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Plastic sheeting (and fixings) guidelines for use and procurement in humanitarian operations

Plastic sheeting (and fixings) guidelines for use and procurement in humanitarian operations. project overview November 2006. introduction. Graham Saunders IFRC A project funded by Oxfam and IFRC. introduction.

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Plastic sheeting (and fixings) guidelines for use and procurement in humanitarian operations

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  1. projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  2. Plastic sheeting (and fixings)guidelines for use and procurement in humanitarian operations project overview November 2006 projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  3. introduction Graham Saunders IFRCA project funded by Oxfam and IFRC projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  4. introduction • A necessary evil… One of most widely and diversely used NFI distributed Over $20 million pa. spent globally on plastic sheeting Use: WATSAN, Shelter, medical and infrastructure Available and used in all countries, but varying qualities projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  5. introduction Aim:To collate and disseminate best practice guidelines on plastic sheeting use and procurement through a concise, practical field guide for humanitarian relief organisations and their field staff. projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  6. introduction • Booklet Similar to “Tents” (UN/OCHA) Will be written through a consultative process (eg Sphere) Distribution will be through networks of supporting organisations and individuals Freely available projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  7. existing standards and guidelines John HowardOXFAM GB projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  8. history of plastic sheeting • First use 1970’s (black polythene) Late 1970’s braided with welded eyelets Early 1990’s woven plastic sheeting 1995-1997 – MSF/UNHCR research project Insecticide treated plastic sheeting (ITPS)? projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  9. literature • OXFAM, 1973, 1977, 1981,1989 MSF Temporary and Semi-permanent buildings for health structures in refugee camps, Sheds, shelterproject 2003 Catalogues, MSF, IAPSO, ICRC/IFRC, Oxfam, etc. Any more? projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  10. uses • WATSAN, (latrines, controlled defecation, washing areas) Family shelter, roof- floor Infrastructure, health centres, compounds, offices Fencing / privacy Food preparation Body bags School bags Covering – vehicles and supplies…. is one standard appropriate? (shadenet?) projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  11. fixings Gordon BrowneSouthampton Solent University projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  12. fixings projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  13. fixings projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  14. fixings projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  15. fixings projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  16. fixings projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  17. fixings projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  18. fixings projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  19. fixings Joseph Ashmoreconsultant projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  20. contents • what to include in the booklet? peer reviews feedback please… projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  21. contents • Section A: Introduction • Aims, audience • Basics: shelter, settlement, sanitation, infrastructure Section B: Using plastic sheeting • Section C: Procurement and specification - Specifications • Annexes • Glossary • Bibliography projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  22. contents • Section B: Using plastic sheeting • When to use • How to buy and deliver to the beneficiaries • Examples • Fixings • ITPS • Disposal projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  23. challenges • ITPS when to use plastic sheeting should other specifications be considered disposal of plastic sheeting level of construction detailing to be included projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

  24. How to become involved Knowledge sharing: • Sharing any technical and practical information Peer review: • Attending and participating in the peer review meetings. • Commenting on drafts Distribution: • Distributing the finalised booklet projects@plasticsheeting.orgwww.plastic-sheeting.org17 Nov 2006

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