Nov 2006

Plastic sheeting (and fixings) guidelines for use and procurement in humanitarian operations project overview November 2006

Nov 2006 introduction Graham Saunders IFRC A project funded by Oxfam and IFRC

Nov 2006 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

Nov 2006 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.

Nov 2006 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

Nov 2006 existing standards and guidelines John Howard OXFAM GB

Nov 2006 history of plastic sheeting - First use 1970’s (black polythene) Late 1970’s braided with welded eyelets Early 1990’s woven plastic sheeting – MSF/UNHCR research project Insecticide treated plastic sheeting (ITPS)?

Nov 2006 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?

Nov 2006 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?)

Nov 2006 fixings Gordon Browne Southampton Solent University

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Nov 2006 fixings Joseph Ashmore consultant

Nov 2006 contents - what to include in the booklet? peer reviews feedback please…

Nov 2006 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

Nov 2006 contents Section B: Using plastic sheeting - When to use - How to buy and deliver to the beneficiaries - Examples - Fixings - ITPS - Disposal

Nov 2006 challenges - ITPS when to use plastic sheeting should other specifications be considered disposal of plastic sheeting level of construction detailing to be included

Nov 2006 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