Screening. It is done to determine whether an EIA is required for the proposed project Scoping. Looks at the areas that the EIA will cover. It should be in line with the TOR provided. Baseline study. Provides the description of the current situation of the environment before the proposed project is implemented. Impact prediction. It …

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Project analysis It involves the description of the Project specification. The anticipated hazards from the project e.g. Expected emissions, Noise, odors, effluent discharge etc. Regional analysis This is the analysis of the physical and geographical features of the area where the project is to be implemented. For instance, the current land use patterns, natural features …

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Air, water and soil pollutants  Chemicals  Toxic waste  Emissions  Radiation  Effluent discharge  Pesticides  Heavy metals Exposure pathways  Lungs – Air-  Digestive System – Food and water  Skin – contact with hazards

Environmental health is the study of how the environment affects human health. Human health is dependent on the environment. It differs from the study of how humans affect the environment. Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) is a study done to predict and assess the impact of proposed projects on the human health and the distribution …

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Identifying and assessing the potential environmental and social impacts of a facility activities. Identifying and recommending measures for mitigation of potential adverse impacts. Verifying the level of a facility compliance with environmental and key national regulation. Generating baseline data for monitoring and evaluation during the facility project …

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Identification of potential environmental impacts resulting from a proposed development, Assessment of the significance of these impacts and proposing the mitigation measures against the negative effects identified. Assessing the alternative plans, designs and sites of proposed projects presenting data on environmental impacts of proposed alternatives. Preparation of Environmental Management and monitoring Plans for a proposed …

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