Part 1 and PART 2_Personal Details and Declaration_Dec 18 2015

NEBOSH - INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE

PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

As part of the NEBOSH International General Certificate Course, you have to complete a hand written practicalassessment within 7 days after the last day of the course and have it assessed. The practical assessment takesthe form of an inspection of your workplace and a report to management, the results of which you record on the attached sheets and submit for marking.

Please note:

When returning your practical assessment to Aspire Middle East Training Institute. Do not

remove this front cover.

The Practical application may be submitted in the candidate’s own handwriting or be word

processed.

You must complete and return all sections of this assessment.

The submission must include: o Completed observation sheets covering a number and range of hazards and good practice,

identify suitable control measures and timescales; O An introduction and executive summary; o Main findings of the completed inspection;O Conclusions which summarize the main issues identified in the candidate’s workplace;o Completed recommendation table.

Ensure that the practical assessment is returned by recorded or special delivery and a copy is retained

by yourself.

When you have completed your practical assessment you should return it to:

Address : aspire Middle East training instituteP.o box 38774Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates

Phone No : 00971 2 6282086E-Mail :[email protected]

Candidates Name: ANAS KHAMIS MAHMOUD ALQATANANI

There is a time limit for the return of the project. Your project must be completed and returned by:

Course code: IGC exam date: 18/12/2015

Last Date of Submission: 25/12/2015

Guidance and information

Procedure to complete the practical application

The practical application must be carried out in the candidate’s own workplace. The workplace should be large enough to provide a sufficient range of hazards in the areas covered to provide an adequate range for identification. If the workplace is very large, in order that the practical application is manageable the candidate should limit the area considered.

Management at the premises should be consulted to ensure the candidate can carry out the inspection without endangering their own health and safety. Where confidentiality requires, locations and company names may be omitted from the report.

Candidates must achieve the pass standard (60%) in this unit in order to satisfy the criteria for the qualification.

Completion of observation sheets:

The observation sheets must be completed during the inspection. Only brief details of each hazard are required including where the hazard was located and the nature of the hazard.

For example, ‘housekeeping could be better’ does not give enough information about the particular hazard. Candidates should avoid the tendency to simply identify the tasks being undertaken, or the equipment that is being used, instead of providing an indication of how the tasks or items of equipment pose a risk. Candidates must demonstrate their understanding of how identified hazards have the potential to cause harm, for example, boxes stored on the floor may cause obstruction of access, egress routes and / or a risk of musculoskeletal injury if lifted. This information must be recorded in the ‘Hazards / Good Practice’ column.

The observation sheets should be completed by:

identifying, in the left hand column, any hazards, unsafe work practices and examples of good practice observed during the inspection;

commenting in the next column, on the adequacy of existing controls and identifying any

immediate, medium term and long term remedial actions needed;

Stating, in the right hand column a reasonable timescale for the actions identified.

There should be sufficient information on the observation sheets to enable the candidate to complete a report to management on their findings. Candidates are also advised to make notes on the area inspected, including activities taking place, in order to complete the introduction to their report. Whilst poor spelling and grammar will not be marked or penalized, if the assessor is unable to read or to understand the notes made by candidates during their inspection then invariably fewer marks will be awarded than would otherwise have been the case. The practical application may be submitted in the candidate’s own handwriting or word processed.

BEST WAY TO COMPLETE THE OBSERVATION SHEETS

Range and number of hazards/good practice (15 marks):

To gain maximum marks, you should identify 20 uncontrolled hazards, but are strongly recommended to identify more than 20 (but no more than 30) in case of duplication or inappropriate hazards being identified. You are expected to identify different types of hazards such as hazardous substances, fire, electrical, work equipment, ergonomic, housekeeping, noise, vibration, transport, manual handling and health hazards and should also consider if there are any welfare and environmental problems.

At least four different types of hazard must be included for maximum marks.

In addition you are expected to comment on situations where there is adequate control of hazards and where good practice is being observed, although you should place the emphasis on uncontrolled hazards. A maximum of 1 mark is available for good practice.

Where a candidate repeats a hazard, that hazard will only be credited once eg reference to three items of work equipment requiring portable appliance testing.

It is important to note that credit can only be gained in this section for clearly identified hazards.

Identification of suitable control measures and timescales (15 marks):

You are expected to give thought to what is required to immediately control the risk from each identified hazard AND to identify the need for medium and long term actions to control the risk.

This requires you to distinguish between the symptoms and the root causes of hazards.

For example, the immediate action on a spillage may be ‘clean up spillage and inform supervisor’ whereas medium term actions might include appropriate supervisor training, regular inspections, and investigation of the source of the leak. A longer term action may be to modify the work process to tackle the root cause. The proposed control measures must not only remove or control the hazard but must also be realistic in terms of timescales.

If existing controls are in place and considered adequate, you should consider any measures required to maintain this level of control.

You should avoid generic phrases being repeatedly used e.g. ‘monitor’ and ‘train staff’. You should give appropriate clarification by giving examples of appropriate monitoring and the type of training required.

You should be aware that if unsuitable control measures are suggested full marks cannot be awarded. Short term measures to improve housekeeping will do little to improve the lack of safety management systems and procedures evidenced by materials and equipment left lying around.

You should also note that where the hazard is not clearly identified credit cannot be gained for control measures.

Completion of report:

The length of the report should be between 500 and 750 words and should not simply duplicate the observation sheets. You can consult reference books when preparing the report, but plagiarism will be dealt with as malpractice.

The report should not contain photographs, printed text or any other extraneous material.

The report should be written in such terms that a manager would be able to take reasonable action based on facts. Reports based on unsupported generalities and those that simply reiterate the contents of the observation sheets will be awarded low marks.

Report – Introduction and Executive Summary:

Introduction providing an overview of the chosen area (5 marks):

You should start with the details of the inspection, stating where and when the inspection took place. A clear and appropriate description of the chosen area and of the activities occurring in the area should be given. You should aim to complete their report in one hour.

Executive summary (5 marks):

The executive summary should be written after you have completed the rest of the report but it should be inserted at the beginning of the report. The purpose of the executive summary is to provide a concise overview of the important points arising from the work and summarize the main conclusions and recommendations arising from it.

An executive summary should provide sufficient information to enable a busy manager to make a decision as to whether or not to read the full report and to provide a persuasive case for implementation of recommendations made.

Report – Main findings of the inspection:

Quality of interpretation of findings and clear references to strengths and weaknesses (15 marks):

There should be a logical progression from the issues identified on the observation sheets.

The key issues should be discussed having clear reference to strengths and weaknesses and should not include any issues not identified on the observation sheets.

Identification of possible breaches of international standards (5 marks):

You should be able to identify those international standards and conventions listed in the syllabus that may have been infringed e.g. Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (ILO-OSH 2001) (full titles should be given). You must ensure that any standards or convention referred to be relevant to the area/location inspected and must demonstrate a clear understanding of the reasons for the breaches.

Persuasiveness / conciseness / technical content (10 marks):

You must convince management to take action on the issues identified from the inspection. This should include clear legal, moral and financial arguments.

Financial benefits, such as increased productivity, may also accrue from making appropriate changes to safety systems. The possible costs of not taking action should be included.

A short list of issues requiring urgent action by management with associated explanations containing convincing arguments why such action is needed should be included. Reference can be made to the list of observations and recommended actions, calling particular attention to any recommendations which could have a high cost in terms of finance, inconvenience or time.

The report should be well structured, the appropriate length and not duplicate observation sheets. The report should be concise, readable and highly selective in terms of action required by management. You should include balanced arguments on why action is needed and explain the effect it would have on the standards of health and safety at the workplace and the possible effects on the business overall.

Report – Conclusions and Recommendations:

Clear and concise conclusions which are clearly related to report findings and are effective in convincing management to take action (15 marks):

This section should provide a concise summary of the findings identified in the main body of the report. The conclusions should not introduce new issues or additional factors. Relevant and appropriate information should be provided to persuade management to take action.

Recommendations which present realistic actions to improve health and safety in the chosen area (15 marks):

You should include recommendations based upon their conclusions. Recommendations should be presented using the recommendations table. The recommendations must be realistic, appropriately prioritized and have appropriate resource implications. You are not expected either to know or to estimate actual costs but should demonstrate that they are aware of cost implications.

For example, you are recommending the complete resurfacing of a site roadway because of a small pothole, without commenting on its overall condition, will receive low marks. If training is recommended as a solution to a problem, candidates should indicate if this is likely to require a few hours of work-based instruction or several days of more costly off-the-job training. It is the assessment of magnitude of the cost that is important, rather than precise figures, e.g. candidates may refer to the number of worker hours as a measure of cost.

Recommendations should be prioritized. The most pressing issues, those which present the highest risk levels and those that can be done immediately at little or no cost, should be addressed first.

INTERNATIONAL GENERAL

CERTIFICATE Assessor’s marking sheet

IGC3 – THE HEALTH AND

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Date of practical application Name of assessor

Course provider Course providernumber name

Student number Student name

MaximumAssessor’s

NEBOSHmarks moderated

marks awardedCriteria available marks

1 Completion of observation sheets

1.1 Range and outline of hazards and consequences 15

1.2 Identification of suitable control measures and 15timescales

2 Report - Introduction and Executive Summary

2.1 Introduction providing an overview of the chosen 5area

2.2 Executive summary 5

3 Report - Main findings of the inspection

3.1 Quality of interpretation of findings 15

3.2 Identification of possible breaches of legislation 5

3.3 Persuasiveness / conciseness / technical content 10

4 Report - Conclusions and Recommendations

4.1Clear and concise conclusions which are clearlyrelated to report findings and are effective in 15

convincing management to take action

4.2Recommendations which present realistic actions to

15improve health and safety in the chosen area

100

TOTAL MARKS

Outcome: PASS (60% or more) REFER (less than 60%)

Date assessed ____ / ____ / ____

Assessor’s signature ______________________

Date received by course provider ____ / ____ / ____

Date received by NEBOSH

(If applicable) _____ / _____ / _____

Assessor’s additional comments on the practical application:

ASSESSED BY (name in block letters) ________________________________________________

The mark sheet must be retained by the Course Provider and sent to NEBOSH only if requested.

NEBOSH USE ONLY

NEBOSH Moderator’s comments:

UNIT IGC3 – THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICAITON

Student number: 305333

Location: Head Race Tunnel of under construction XYZ* Hydro Electric Power Plant

Date of review: 25 / February / 2012

* - Name of the power plant is confidential and may infringe with my employment contract conditions and hence has not been revealed herewith in this report.

Introduction:

This Health & Safety inspection was carried out by me on 25the February 2012 between 1230 hrs.And1330 hrs. At the Head Race Tunnel (HRT) area of the under-construction XYZ* Hydroelectric power plant. The project is a run-of-river type 100 MW hydroelectric power plant designed with a 4 Meter diameter and 1.2 KM long Head race Tunnel. During the time of this inspection, construction of the HRT was in progress, with approximately 300 meters out of the 1.2 KM length being completed. The selected contractor had deployed 30 workers inside the head race tunnel for this job.

Following activities were in progress inside the HRT during the time of inspection: Concreting on the inner tunnel surfaces using the Hydraulic Gantry, removal of muck, transportation of concrete, Use of winches to support the Gantry, Constant De-watering and part-assembly of the Gantry parts using hot work.

Executive Summary

A Health & Safety inspection was carried out on 25th February 2012 at the Head Race Tunnel (HRT) area of the under-construction XYZ* Hydroelectric power plant. The main objective of this inspection was to identify prevalent HSE hazards which may cause ill-health and or Human Injury. At the time of inspection, following jobs were being undertaken: Concreting on the inner tunnel surfaces using the Hydraulic Gantry, removal of muck, transportation of concrete, Use of winches to support the Gantry, Constant De-watering and part-assembly of the Gantry parts using hot work.

This inspection clearly reveals that there are very serious hazards (mechanical handling, electrical systems, geological hazards, machinery related) which if left unattended, may result in multiple serious injuries or even multiple fatalities. The major area of concern is the Gantry works, where-in, the possibility of winch failure, injury by falling rocks, serious electrocution and high noise hazards exist. Mitigation and initiation and implementation of risk reduction measures are highlyrecommended in this case. The other aspect, which has less potential of human injuries, but, morepotential of business loss (due to possible cancellation of work license) is the failure to provideworker welfare facilities at Adit** 3. Keeping view of the management commitment towards HSE, it isrecommended that immediate action is undertaken to safe guard the company’s social, financial &moral interests.

** - Adit means: Approach passage to reach the main HRT Tunnel

Main findings of the inspection

Observation No: 1 (Damaged Winch Wire Rope)

Wire rope of the 5 Tone winch (Make: Quality) installed at the Gantry works found to be cut at number of places along its entire length. On an average more than 3 wire rope strands are found to be cut at a distance of 2 every inches making this entire set up extremely unsafe. The winch supports and moves the entire gantry and use of this wire rope would pose serious injury threat to all workers in that region.

Urgent action is required to stop the gantry work and support the gantry with 2 10 Tone chain pulley blocks before replacing the 5 Tone winch wire rope with a new (and certified) rope. Works shall only be resumed once the 5 Tone winch has been satisfactorily inspected and certified for use by a Government authorized competent person.

The Company is presently failing to comply with requirements of The Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 and any injury due to the failure of the winch may result in fatalities and huge claim compensation under this regulation. This unsafe condition can be mitigated with negligible costs (around Rs. 15000), as all required resources are already available in-house.

Observation No: 4 (Loose Rock Fall Hazard)

Workers carrying out maintenance jobs in the de-watering channel are at the risk of being struck & hit by loose rock pieces falling from the HRT tunnel edges. Though the number of workers doing the maintenance job is less (around 5 workers), the severity of such a rock fall may be very high and lead to serious injuries or even fatalities.

Immediate measures like cordoning-off suspect areas, ensuring use of personal protective equipment, limiting access and provision of nets / mesh would alert all workers, but would not reduce the potential of the hazard. I recommend that all known suspect areas be rock-bolted or suitably treated immediately. Additionally, inspection of the entire HRT is carried out daily to identify and treat susceptible rock fall zones. This shall be continued and practiced on regular basis.

The company by failing to mitigate this hazard does not comply with the provisions of The Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996. The cost of mitigating this hazard is almost negligible, as all the proposed mitigation measures do not require any procurement and are a mere implementation of the Hydropower industry best practices.

Observation No: 2 (Electrical Earthling Protection)

There is a very high risk of electrocution to numerous personnel working with electrical power at the Gantry works, as none of the twelve incoming power circuits to the main electrical panel have been provided with Earthling Leakage circuit breakers (ELCB). Use of hand held welding machines, concrete mixers and other devices pose a serious electrocution risk to these workers.

All the twelve incoming power circuits need to be provided with individual ELCB of 30 mA rating, so as to contain this risk firstly. However, the permanent solution to this problem shall be replacement of all existing main electrical panels at HRT with an in-built ELCB type panel. Keeping view of thepracticalities, the time required procuring & replacing the panels and the imminent hazard, it is recommended that, electrical systems be inspected & monitored weekly by the electrical engineer.

Owing to this observation, the company is failing to comply with the requirements of The Electricity Rules 2003 and The Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996. As this condition severely risks large number of human lives, it is extremely important to address this issue at the earliest. The immediate cost is nominal (around Rs. 40,000) whereas the cost to significantly reduce this hazard permanently is extremely less (around Rs. 200,000) in comparison to the losses which the company may be liable to pay in-case of an accident arising out of this hazard.

Observation No: 16 (Worker Welfare Facilities)

Whilst having their lunch and resting, all human beings (including these workers) tend to relax, stretch, lie down, remove their protective gears and desperately seek some time for them. Workersat Adit 3 were found to be resting and eating their lunch at the Gantry itself, as they have not beenprovided with a separate rest cum lunch room. In this scenario, the workers are at a greater risk asthey are not prepared to take-on the hazards.

I have mandated that all workmen, with immediate effect, not be allowed to rest and have their lunch at their workplace. I recommend that a temporary safe place at portal of Adit 3 be provided to these workmen with appropriate transportation facilities till a permanent portal cabin is provided to them.

Failure to provide basic welfare amenities like rest & lunch room may lead to cancellation of the Labour license and or license to work, as the company is presently non-complaint with requirements of The Labour Act 1975 and The Building and other Construction workers Act 1996. This situation mandates a quick action as both the health & business risks are huge. It may be noted that cost of mitigation of this hazard is around Rs. 500,000. Use of other available porta cabins may also be reviewed in this context.

Observation No: 11 (Diesel Generator Noise Hazard)

High Noise hazard witnessed due to the operation of the 132 KVA Diesel Generator (DG) set at the Adit 3 portal. This DG set does not have an acoustic enclosure and continuous exposure would pose a serious hazard to the workers of that area.

I have mandated, with immediate effect, use of ear muffs (for workers working in vicinity) and ear plugs (for others). I recommend that use of this 132 KVA DG set be discontinued and power be instead used from the 11 KV standby lines. This shall be affected only after clearance fromthe electrical department. The permanent solution would be to replace this 132 KVA DG set withequipment having sound proof acoustic enclosure.

In addition to the noise hazard, the Company is violating the requirements of The Environment Protection Act 1986 and The Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996. Continued use of this DG set, may have serious consequences under both these legislations. I propose that a new complaint DG set (with sound proof acoustic enclosures) be procured or any other complaint equipment be deputed for this task immediately.

Conclusions

This Health & Safety inspection was carried out with the intent of identifying the extent of implementation of HSE systems in our company and the activities which have the highest possibility to cause serious damages to our Company.

Keeping view of our strong and persistent commitment towards safe HSE systems, I find that there is a clear intent amongst all employees to reduce ill Health & Human injury. However, owing to tough work terrain and job nature, we have lapses in implementation.

I hereby recommend to the Management that we urgently address the following issues to safeguard our interests, reputation and more importantly valuable human lives:

1. All Gantry works to be reviewed for mechanical handling, geological surprises, electrical systems and machinery / vehicle use.

2. Worker welfare facility provisions to be reviewed and increased. A Happy worker meansGood Progress, Safe work, more profits and NO Accidents.

It may be noted that cost for mitigating or reducing all the identified HSE issues (listed below in Recommendations section) is very less in comparison to the magnitude of losses they might bring to our Company.

Recommendations:

Recommendation Likely resource implications Priority Reviewdate

Observation No: 1

Support Gantry with two 10 Ton chain pulley blocks and then replace the damaged wire rope of 5 Tone Winch with new certified 1 inch wire rope.

Work using winch to resume only after inspection & certification of winch by competent person.

Resources Required: Steel wire rope –around 30 meters and 2 10 Tone chain pulley blocks.

No Major costs envisaged as certified wire rope and chain pulley blocks are available.

Cost : Certification by competent persons : Rs. 15,000

High 03 March2012

Observation No: 4

Areas under suspect loose rock fall zones to be barricaded and access to be prohibited.

Loose rocks shall be rock-bolted or suitably treated

Daily inspection of entire HRT to identify suspect zones and treat immediately

Resources required: Barricading tapes, rock bolting equipment and cement

Cost: Negligible.(As all materials available at site)

High 25 February2012(1530 Hrs.)

25 February2012(1530 Hrs.)

Daily MorningMeeting

Observation No: 2

Provide Earthling Leakage Circuit Breakers (ELCB) on all 12 incoming electrical circuits on the main electrical panel for the Gantry works.

Procurement, use and replacing all HRT electrical panels with in-built type ELCB panels

Resource required immediately: 12 ELCB.

Cost: Around Rs. 40,000

Resource Required: 30 in-built panels.

Cost: Around Rs. 200,000

High 27 February2012

25 March2012

Observation No: 16

Provision of temporary safe place to eat & rest at portal of Adit 3 for workers and arrange related transportation.

Workers at Adit 3 shall not be allowed to eat & rest at workplace and shall be provided with a permanent porta cabin for this purpose. Use of other available porta cabin may also be reviewed

Resources Required: Space for lunch &rest activities at portal of Adit 3

Cost: Nil. (Shed 3 to be used till permanent arrangements are made)

Resources Required: 1 Porta Cabin

Cost: Rs. 500,000..

High 25 February2012(1900 Hrs.)

25 March2012

Observation No: 11

Discontinue use of Diesel Generator set at portal of Adit 3 and use standby 11 KV line for power

Procure and install a 132 KVA Diesel Generator set having acoustic enclosure. Possibility of use of other complaint stand-by DG sets may also be reviewed.

Resource Required: Nil

Cost : Nil

Resource Required: 132 KVA DG set with sound proof acoustic enclosure

Cost: Rs. 150,000

Medium 27 February2012

Prepared By:

Name: anas khamis Mahmoud alqatanani Student Number: 305333