Annexure 3: Checklist for Research Projects [including ...



Annexure 3: Checklist for Research Projects [including Laboratory Based Research]The purpose of this checklist is to identify potential environmental and safety issues related to the research proposals (where laboratory testing could be involved or not).. This is a generalized checklist format for all category research activities. However, it is anticipated the research proposals under ‘Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences’ and Business and Management’ will not have any environment impact and thus the proposals under these disciplines will not require to submit the checklist unless the review committee request for such checklist.Please note that the project and sub-projects involving or resulting into following activities shall NOT be considered eligible for financing:Disturbance to the natural habitatsDisturbance to indigenous peopleDisturbance to physical and cultural resourcesLand acquisitionInvolving dam safetyInvolving International waterwaysInvolving territories in disputeThe proponent will fill-up the format, which will be reviewed and signed by concerning authority. If the checklist shows potential negative environmental impacts, the proponent will submit a separate mitigation measures table.Title of Project/ Sub ProjectApplicant/ PI Name & Designation:Department:Institution:Level of Research Study [Please specify Masters/Doctoral/Others]:Research Disciplines:Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesBusiness and ManagementPhysical, Biological, and Earth SciencesEngineering and TechnologyMedical, Health, and Nutritional SciencesAgriculture, Livestock and FisheriesExpected Duration of Research Work [Months]:Tentative Start Date:Brief Description of Research Activity [Within 200 words]:Checklist:Sr. No.QuestionAnswer YesNoRemarks1Will the research work be laboratory based?[If the answer of question 1 is no, then go to question 6]2Does the laboratory havei. Environment, health and safety protocol or guidelines?ii. Adequate fire safetyprovision?iii. Safety provision for gas cylinder handling?iv. Proper waste disposalfacilities?v. Adequate liquid waste management facilities?vi. Proper storage facilities forhazardous chemicals, pesticides etc.?vii. Adequate ventilation system?viii. First-aid facilities?ix. Emergency exit facilities?x. Trained professional to guide the Researchers /studentsabout safety procedures?3Will the laboratory based researchwork:i. Require procurement of hazardous products (WHOHazard Class I & II)?ii. Produce hazardous waste materials?iii. Generate infectious waste?iv. Cause significant emissionsof gas harmful to health?v. Generate liquid waste?vi. Cause any major noise?4Does the applicant have received formal training on laboratoryoperation and safety rules?5Does the applicant have previouswork experience at laboratory on similar works?6Will the research work requireinterventions at field level?7Will the field based research worki. Located at or near an environmentally sensitivearea?ii. Require procurement of hazardous products/pesticides (WHO Hazard Class I & II) or will induce to the use of pesticidein the future?76iii. Discharge any liquid waste inthe environment?iv. Discharge large quantities ofwaste/used water?v. Generate hazardous waste?vi. Impair downstream waterquality?vii. Have any possibledegradation in land and ecosystem?viii. Cause local air pollution fromany plant/system operation?ix. Generate excessive noise and/or dust?8Will medical, biophysical or clinical research be conducted usinghuman subjects?9Will the project have any indirect impact on environment andecosystem?10Will the research work involve permission or clearance of any government department oragency?11Will future expansion or implementation of research finding cause any major environmentproblem?12Will outcomes from the research work have any impact on Indigenous People (Kalashcommunity in Chitral)13Will the project be related to dams or will promote activities that will rely on the performance of existingdams?14Will the project involve International Waterway as per theWB policy?15Will the project involve territoriesin dispute as per the WB policy>91313020574000Given that project will be investing in research of the agriculture sector, it is essential that clear and easy to follow guidelines are recommended to project proponents to promote the implementation and adoption of an integrated pest management approach and to stimulate the research on biological methods in line with the World Bank Policy on pest management. These type of research proposals will consider the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) andItems 13, 14 and 15 are include to re ensure that proponents exclude in their proposal these aspects which are not eligible for financing.Items 13, 14 and 15 are include to re ensure that proponents exclude in their proposal these aspects which are not eligible for financing.Mitigation Measures TableImplementation PlanMonitoring PlanProject PhaseEnvironmental ImpactsProposedMitigation MeasuresResponsibilityMonitoring Parameter(s)Freq.ResponsibilityCompliance CriteriaDsgn.Opr.Disclosure:The above answers are true and complete. I understand that the HEC is relying on them to make its decision.Project/ Sub Project Applicant/PI Signature & DateContact Number & Email:Please sign below to verify that the information in this document is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.Supervisor/ Head of the Department Signature & DateName & DesignationContact Number & Email:Head of the Institution Signature & DateNameContact Number & Email:Reviewed & Inspected by HEC Official:Signature & DateName & Designation ................
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