“This document is intended to provide good practice
guidance
potential community
health as a result of project development. This
guidance supports IFC’s Performance Standards on
Social and Environmental Sustainability. Th
document does not cover occupational health
aspects work environments.
This document has three objectives:
To present methodological approaches to assess
and address potential community health impacts
that might typically be encountered in the
development or review of existing or future
industrial projects
To assist in the development of the terms of
reference (TOR) that may be needed to conduct
the HIA
To help ensure inclusion of health impact aspects
in the social and environmental impact assessment
process.”