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Role of Environmental Control Officer (ECO)
The role of an Environmental Control Officer (ECO) is basically to look out for conditions/ situations in construction sites that cause environmental health problems or are likely to cause environmental health problems. He should report these conditions/ situations to the contractor together with recommendations on remedial measures to be taken to prevent a recurrence. The main areas where the ECO should pay attention to are as follows:
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disease-bearing insects and rodents
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proper disposal of construction waste/ marine clay
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noise, air and dust pollution
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earth littering
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siltation of drains
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food hygiene in canteens
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any other environmental health matters