P.O BOX : 86580 DUBAI, U.A.E e-mail : [email protected]HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PLAN PROJECT : G+M+1 CLIENT : VANVLET TRUCK MIDDLE EAST LOCATION: JAFZA South DOC.NO :101 REVIEW NO:2 REVIEW DATE :27.7.2009 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PLAN Prepared by : Anantha Krishnan R Hse Advisor, Eurogulf Construction llc Dubai. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PLAN egc llc Page 0
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32. HSE INDUCTION TOPICS
33. CHECK LISTS AND FORMS
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1.0 INTRUDUCTION
1.1 The propos of the HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PLAN is to provide basic safety guidelines for EUROGULF CONSTRUCTION LLC personnel and defines responsibilities H E A L T H , S A F E T Y A N D E N V I R O N M E N T P L A N e g c
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for implementation and enforcement to management, supervisory staff and individual employees.
1.2 Adherence to safety rules and guidelines and protective attitude towards safety, enhance job performance. On the other hands, disregard or neglect of safe practices will not be tolerated. Violation of safety rules sets forth in this policy can result in disciplinary action.
1.3 We believe that this is in the best interests of the company and its employees to maintain an accident free environment in which the health and safety of employees are protected.
1.4 We recognize the need of safety and health of the personnel makes this an integral part of the business. This plan explains the companies HEALTH, SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT POLICY and commitment to health and safety of working people and protection of employment.
2.0 Occupational Health and Safety Policy
Euro Gulf realizes that working safely is vital to the ultimate success of our organization. There can be no compromise with safety; it is, and always will be, the responsibility of each and H E A L T H , S A F E T Y A N D E N V I R O N M E N T P L A N e g c
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every one of us. For all of our employees, safety will always take precedence over job expediency.
Euro Gulf and our Managers and Supervisors have a total commitment to, and will continue to be responsible for, health, safety, rehabilitation and welfare of our employees, and others at our work places. They may delegate OHS&R duties and activities but not their responsibilities. All persons directing the work of others at our workplaces are required to join with employees and work together towards achieving and maintaining a high level of safety performance.
Euro Gulf is also committed to protecting our employees by demonstrating a ‘Duty of Care’ through effective OHS&R safety system and risk management strategies and the application of Industry-based Standard OHS&R procedures. All Employees, other persons and organizations are required to unite with us in joint objectives, which are:
to create and maintain a safe, healthy and productive workplace environment and procedures for all persons at our places of work, against risks to their health, safety or welfare arising out of our work activities;
to create and maintain continuous improvement strategies, systematically managing to ensure proactive hazard controls and legitimate implementation of our Policies and Procedures to the Industry-based OHS&R Standard for safety system and Risk Management; and
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To ensure compliance with the OH&S Act, Associated Acts, referenced Industry Codes of Practice and referenced Standards.
Employees are required by law under a Duty of care of their health and safety, and that of their fellow workers to the extent of their capabilities, by following all safety rules, procedures and instructions, and by reporting all hazards, injuries or ill health. Employees must not misuse safety equipment.
3. 0 PURPOSE
This procedure provides guidance in the establishment of overall health, safety and environmental policy for company and defines responsibilities for implementation and enforcement to management, supervisors and individual employees.
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4. 0 SCOPE
Policies and procedures issued under the authority of this standard shall apply to all activities at company, where employees and contractors are performing
work.
5. 0 RESPONCIBILITIES
5.1 All level of management shall be healed measurably accountable for the HEALT and SAFETY of operation under their control.
5.2 Depart head or Construction Managers shall be responsible for the implementation of the SAFETY POLICIES procedures applicable to their assigned area or function.
5.3 Top Management shall be accountable for the quality of the HSE performance in company.
5.4 Safety Engineer/safety officer shall act in an advisory and coordinate all departments in the development and implementation of company HSE procedure.
5.5 Supervisors/Forman/ charge hands are responsible for enforcement of safety rules and regulation maintaining safe working conditions and immediately correcting, reported or recognized unsafe act or conditions affecting personnel and facilities under their control.H E A L T H , S A F E T Y A N D E N V I R O N M E N T P L A N e g c
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Supervisors/Forman/ charge hands must ensure that adequate training is conducted that the employees fully under stand the training materials.
5.6 Each employees of the company is to comply with all “RULES OF CONDUCT” established safety practices and policies.
5.7 Each employee is accountable to report to his supervisor any operation which, in his opinion poses an imminent danger to any one or an acceptable loss of equipment or facility.
6. 0 METHOD.
6.1 Company shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent injuries to its employees and the public from accidents associated with its operation.
6.2 Company shall provide a safe and healthy work environment for every employee, contractor and visitor.
6.3 Company will fulfill all requirements of Government local codes, regulations and directives.
6.4 Company will provide necessary safety requirement, safety devices and training to ensure the safety of all employees.H E A L T H , S A F E T Y A N D E N V I R O N M E N T P L A N e g c
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6.5 Company will establish an accident prevention program that includes hazard identification, written safety procedures, standards and procedures and responsibilities.
6.6 Safety program requirement will be implemented and consistently enforced by all level of the management organization. Personnel example and safety leadership will be considered an integral part of supervisory performance evaluation criteria.
7. H.S.E Responsibilities in the Organization
This section comes under the project specific health, safety and environment plan. Identifying the duties and responsibilities within the organization is the baseline towards implementation and smooth operation of the HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN. It covers various aspects in key areas such as monitoring, risk assessment and implementation.
Each and every employee working for Euro Gulf Construction LLC is responsible for his own safety and that of the people around him. He should familiarize himself with site safety regulations and comply with them at all times.
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The duties and responsibilities outlined in this section are according to the company safety policy as well as in compliance to PCFC-EHS and Dubai Municipality safety requirements. These requirements have to be strictly adhered to at all times by each and every employee in the organization. Any violation or failure to comply with these rules and regulation may result Disciplinary action.
8. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF H.S.E MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
8.1. PROJECT MANAGER:-
A) The project Manager is accountable for all construction activities which include the health, safety and environmental policies.
B) He should frequently monitor site management on the areas of implementation of health and safety system.
C) He should fully co-operate and help the safety department for proper implementation of safety incentives scheme and training plan.H E A L T H , S A F E T Y A N D E N V I R O N M E N T P L A N e g c
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D) He should be fully aware of all the site safety requirements and should be pro-actively involved in this regard.
8.2. HSE Advisor /Offic er:-
A) The HSE Advisor/ Officer should conduct regular site inspections and ensure that there is a healthy safety environment at all times.
B) He should ensure that his facility /operation are always in compliance with the requirements of the various authorities that frequent the site.
C) He should directly report to the safety manager/ site in charge regarding any safety issues that he may experience.
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safety policy, he should immediately bring it to the notice of the concerned authority and ensure that corrective measures are taken.)
• During these inspections, the observed non-compliance of site safety rules and regulations will be recorded in specified formats and a copy should be sent to the project manager for his information and necessary action.
• Project safety status reports should be presented to the safety manager/project manager at regular intervals.
• Maintain reports/records(related to safety)
1. Report of safety induction
2. Supervisors or foreman’s tool box talk reviewing
3. Monthly site safety audit
4. Disciplinary actions
5. Accident/incident record
6. Minutes of safety meetings
• Review of risk assessment
• Report and investigate accidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses etc. seek the assistance and advice of senior project manager for the investigation.
• Import training to the project personnel
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A) The Site Engineer should ensure that the supervisors, foreman and charge hands are dedicatedly following safety rules and regulation.
B) Seek special training and advises from safety advisor/officer for any critical H.S.E issues.
C) He should participate in safety auditing with safety officer /advisor and should take all necessary measures to maintain site discipline.
D) He should issue the written approval to subcontractors/third party works to work in the site. Without written approval, a third party should not be allowed to operate the work. (Site entry permit)
E) The site engineer should ensure every sub contractor / third party worker have third party inspection certificate for their equipment/operating system.
F) Inform safety advisor/officer before implementing new man power, shifting etc.
G) Give information about weekly man power and man hours to safety advisor/officer.
H) He should give method statement or relevant information for every major activity to safety advisor/officer one day in advance.
I) He should supervise the method statement review meeting to supervisor/ foreman and charge hands along with safety advisor.
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J) He should review the Hazard Identification tool.
8.4 Supervisors/Foreman
1. The Supervisor/Foreman should comply with the safety rules and regulation and safety policies in their area
2. He should ensure that his subordinates are fully conversant with the safety procedures applicable to their work activity.
3. He should conduct weekly Tool-box talks.
4. He should ensure that all the employees in his work area are following their duties in the H.S.E Management system.
5 He should ensure all the welfare arrangements are as per the law.
6. Before starting any construction activity, he should fill up the H.I.T (Hazard Identification Toll).
7. According to H.I.T, he can observe the hazard, risk and mitigation action. He should arrange the safety measures within his premises; otherwise he can seek the services of site engineer/safety officer.
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10.1.1 ADVANTAGES OF PLANING
a) It helps to choose appropriate technology.
b) It helps to define work task.
c) It helps to estimate the resources.
d) It helps to forecast the duration of work.
e) It helps to forecast the man power and helps to forecast the manpower and it helps to identify the barriers. There are mainly four factors underpin a safe system of work:-
10.2 METHOD OF STATEMENT
Method statement is a document detailing how
a particular process will be carried out. The method statement
should be available for every major activity.
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10.3 RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk is defined as the process of evaluating the risk arising from the hazard taking into account the adequacy of any existing controls, and deciding whether or not the risk is acceptable.
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Hazard is something that has the potential to cause harm.
10.3.2 Something
Something is defined as including substances, machinery, and method of work or other aspect of work organization
10.3.3 Harm
Harm is defined as injury or ill health to people or indeed the environment (affecting air, land or water)
10.3.4 Forcibility
Predictive assessment of normal and potentially force able abnormal working condition which may result in death, injury, Illness
11.0 ISOLATION PROCEDURE FOR SAFE
SYSTEM OF WORK
Isolation procedure is applied to all unexpected site activities, the potential to cause injury to a person and damage the property. For implementing the isolation procedure proper tag system should be provide. Warning signs or tags are not provide positive protection therefore it is essential that equipment should be physically locked and tagged .Incase of
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a) Observe & obey the site HSE rules & regulations, safety instructions, safety signs & symbols etc, which are displayed in the relevant and prominent locations.
b) If you are the new comer at the site attend HSE induction training before entering to the construction area.
c) Wear the relevant PPE before entering into the site.
d) Don’t do any job if you are not authorized to do it.
e) Don’t tamper any safety equipment or devices unnecessary.
f) Keep the wok area clean and tidy.
g) Report all near misses and accidents to the responsible persons immediately.
h) Do not litter in non litter zone.
I) Do not enter the unauthorized locations.
j) Do not smoke in the “non smoking zone”.
k) Don’t park the vehicles other than the designated areas.
l) Horse play will not be tolerated at the site premises.
j) Don’t block the fire or emergency exit and assembly point.
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a) Sufficient no of water pipes will provide in the washing area.
14.5 SITE OFFICE & FACILITIES
a) Site office should be installed as per the regulation.
b) The lay out should be approved by authority.
c) The site office should comply with all rules and regulation of fire department.
d) Office should be equipped with tea room, washing facilities, required no of furniture, adequate light & ventilation etc.
e) Adequate no of water, dry powder or CO2 fire extinguishers will be installed in the site office.
14.6 FIRST- AID PERSONNEL & FACILITIES.
a) Trained first aid personnel should employed in the project and their names and location display in the office, workers rest area etc.
b) Separate “first- aid station “should be arranged in the construction site.
14.6.1 ARRANGEMENTS IN FIRST- AID STATION
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15.0 MAJOR ACTIVITIES
15.1TRANSPOTATION OF MATERIALS
All vehicles should be of adequate capacity and of design suitable for the work and conform to the legal requirement.
Material shall be properly loaded according to its weight, dimension and its design.
15.2 MATERIAL HANDLING
The most common injuries from manual handling are sprain or strain, often to the back. Sprain and strains arise from incorrect application of bodily force, poor posture and H E A L T H , S A F E T Y A N D E N V I R O N M E N T P L A N e g c
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excessive repetition of movement can be important factors in their on set.
Many manual handling injuries are cumulative rather than being attributable to any single handling incident. A full recovery is not always made and the result can be physical impairment or even permanent disability.
Hands, arms and feet are also vulnerable and poor handling can also put excessive stress on the knees.
While doing material handling, following points shall be in mind;
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15.3 What precautions should workers takeWhen moving materials manually?
1Ensure that you know your physical limitations and the approximate weight of materials.
2. The use of power equipment or mechanical lifting devices should be considered and employed where practical.
3. Obtain assistance in lifting heavy objects.
4. Ensure a good grip before lifting and employ proper lifting technique.
5. Avoid reaching out.
6. Pipes, conduit, reinforcing rods and other conductive materials should not be carried on the shoulder near exposed live electrical equipment or conductors.
7. Be aware of hazardous and unsafe conditions
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16.0 MECHANICAL METERIAL HANDILING
16.1.1 Using mechanical equipment to move and store materials increases the potential for employee injuries.
16.1.2. Workers must be aware of both manual handling safety
concerns and safe equipment operating techniques.
16.1.3. Employees should avoid overloading equipment when moving materials mechanically by letting the weight, size, and shape of the material being moved dictate the type of equipment used.
16.1.4. All Materials handling equipment has rated capacities that determine the maximum weight the equipment can safely handle and the conditions under which it can handle that weight.
16.1.5 Center the load on the forks as close to the mast as possible to minimize the potential for the truck tipping or the load falling,
16.1.6 Avoid overloading a lift truck because it impairs control and causes tipping over
16.1.7 Do not place extra weight on the rear of a counterbalanced forklift to allow an overload
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16.1.8 Adjust the load to the lowest position when traveling,16.1.9 Follow the truck manufacturer’s operational
requirements, and
16.1.10 Pile and cross-tier all stacked loads correctly when possible.
17.0 STOREGE OF MATERIALS
Stacking materials can be dangerous if workers do not follow safety guidelines. Falling materials and collapsing loads can crush or pin workers, causing injuries or death.
To help prevent injuries when stacking materials, workers must do the following:
Stack lumber no more than 16 feet high if it is handled manually, and no more than 20 feet if using a forklift;
■ Remove all nails from used lumber before stacking;
■ Stack and level lumber on solidly supported bracing;
■ Ensure that stacks are stable and self-supporting;
■ Do not store pipes and bars in racks that face main aisles to avoid creating a hazard to passersby when removing supplies;
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■ Stack bags and bundles in interlocking rows to keep them secure; and
■ Stack bagged material by stepping back the layers and cross-keying the bags at least every ten layers (to remove bags from the stack, start from the top row first).
■ Band boxed materials or secure them with cross-ties or Shrink plastic fiber
■ Stack drums, barrels, and kegs symmetrically;■ Block the bottom tiers of drums, barrels, and kegs to keep them from rolling if stored on their sides;
■ Place planks, sheets of plywood , or palletsbetween each tier of drums, barrels, and kegs to make firm, flat, stacking surface when stacking on end;
■ Chock the bottom tier of drums, barrels, and kegs on each side to prevent shifting in either direction when stacking two or more tiers high; and
■ Stack and block poles as well as structural steel, bar stock, and other cylindrical materials to prevent spreading or tilting unless they are in racks
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All lifting operations must be;
“Properly planned, appropriately supervised and carried out safely.”
1. Properly planning the lifting operation by the preparation of a comprehensive Risk Assessment and Method Statement. In producing these documents the Appointed Person must take account of:
• The site – access and egress, gradients, ground type, excavations, overhead electric or telephone cables and other proximity hazards.
• Potential weather conditions, in particular wind and thunderstorms
2. Selecting a crane of suitable capacity to perform the operation with an adequate margin of safety including:
• The size and type of crane, its duties and outrigger settings and loadings, the radius at which it will work and boom length.
3. Selecting the appropriate load handling equipment, including chains, slings, lifting beams, spreaders, lifting eyes etc. taking account of:
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• The load – weight and dimensions, lift points, sharp edges and location before and after the lifting operation.
• The weight of the equipment to be used and the impact on the overall weight to be lifted.
4. Ensuring that the crane and lifting equipment has current test certification and has no obvious defects.
5. Ensuring that the Lifting Team is trained and competent and has been properly briefed.
6. The Appointed Person must prepare the Risk Assessment and Method Statement himself, but may delegate some or all of the other duties to a competent person such as a Crane Supervisor or other competent person who could take responsibility for the lifting operation on site. Any amendments to the Risk Assessment or Method Statement that may be necessary due to changes in site conditions must be approved by the Appointed Person.
19.0 EXCAVATION
All employees working in or near any excavations, including trenches, shall abide by the following rules:
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hazardous, or dangerous to employee and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them, shall be present at all excavation work being performed.
2. All surface encumbrances that are located so as to create a hazard to employees shall be removed or supported, as necessary, to safeguard employees.
3. Utility installations, such as sewer, telephone, fuel, electric water lines, or any other undergroundinstallations that reasonably may be encountered during excavation work, shall be determinedprior to opening an excavation.
4. A stairway, ladder, ramp, or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations thatare four feet or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet of lateral travel for employees.
5. Employees exposed to public vehicular traffic shall be provided with, and shall wear, warningvests or other suitable garments marked with or made of refectories or high visibility material.
6. No employee shall be permitted underneath loads handled by lifting or digging equipment.
7. Employees shall not be exposed to harmful levels of atmospheric contaminants such as oxygen
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8. Employees shall not work in excavations in which there is accumulated water or in excavations inWhich water is accumulating unless adequate precautions have been taken to protect employeesagainst the hazards posed by water accumulation.
9. All excavated or other material shall be kept at least two feet from the edge of excavations, orretaining devices shall be used to prevent excavated or
other material and equipment from rollinginto excavations.
10. Excavations more than five feet in depth or excavations less than five feet that show indicationsof a potential cave-in, in which employees must work in, shall be either shored or sloped or employees must shielded.
11. Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and the protective systems shall be made bya competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins or otherhazardous conditions.
12. All employees shall wear hard hats when working in an excavation.
20.0 DEWATERING
Before starting the dewatering evaluate the following factors;
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• Geotechnical investigation report
• Grain size analysis and permeability tests
• Stratification and permeability of the ground
• Area hydrology
• Topography
• Space limitations of the site and surrounding structures
• Projected method of excavation and excavation support (if any)
• Proposed structure type
• Construction schedule
21.0 FORM WORK
Formwork is the surface, supports and framing used to define the shape of concreteuntil the concrete is self-supporting
Formwork’ includes:• The forms on which concrete is poured;• The supports to withstand the loads imposed by the forms and concrete; and• Any bracing added to ensure stability.Together these components make the formwork assembly.Hazards associated with work involving the erection, alteration and/or dismantling offormwork include:
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• Formwork collapse (before, during and after placement of concrete);• falls from heights;• Slips and trips;• falling objects;• Noise;• Dust; and• Manual tasks.
21.1 To properly manage risks, a person must
• identify hazards; and• assess risks that may result because of the hazards; and• decide on control measures to prevent, or minimize the level
of, the risks; and• implement control measures; and• monitor and review the effectiveness of the measures.Control measures must be implemented in an order of priority
and implemented before work commences.
21.2 Before Operating a Jigsaw:
• Jig saws should always be used with a safety switch. • Ensure the work area is clear of debris. Example – Previous
off cuts have been moved to a safe position. • Check the trigger switch and Lock-On button operates
correctly and does not stick.
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Check the blade roller guide is adjusted so that it is in slight contact with the rear of the blade
22.0 CONCRETE WORK
22.1 Material Hazard
Cement comprises 7-15% of total concrete volume. As an alkaline material, wet cement is caustic, and can cause severe chemical burns to exposed skin and eyes.
• Wear full-body protective clothing when working with wet concrete and other cement mixtures. This consists of fully buttoned long sleeves, full-length pants, tight-fitting safety goggles and waterproof gloves. H E A L T H , S A F E T Y A N D E N V I R O N M E N T P L A N e g c
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• Make sure the signalman and pump operator are trained to use the correct and prescribed hand signals. They should also maintain visual contact while communicating.
• Use steps, guardrails, or grab bars when climbing on a truck.
• See to it that shoring and tilt ups are secure for at least twice the weight of the material.
• Support the load of a defective jack/lifting unit by blocking it.
• Paint the ends of forming pins and stakes to prevent trips and falls.
• Use proper fall protection when working more than six feet above a lower level. (personal fall-arrest, positioning-device and/or safety-net systems)
• Walk backward when directing or guiding a truck • Ride or hang on concrete buckets during movement. • Extend beyond the wheels on either side of the buggy. • Work under concrete buckets while they’re being
lowered, elevated or swung. • Swing or hang on the pump hose.
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22.5 When concrete is to be vibrated,
• special care shall be taken to maintain the stability of the formwork and the tightness of the joints during vibrating operations.
• Wear proper PPE
CONCRETE WASTE MANAGEMENT
• Temporary concrete washout facilities shall be constructed and maintained in sufficient quantity and size to contain all liquid and concrete waste generated by washout operations.
• Temporary washout facilities shall have a temporary pit or an areas of sufficient volume to completely contain all liquid and waste concrete materials generated during washout procedures.
• The volume must also be designed to contain any runoff that drains to the facility and the rain falling directly into the facility during the 2-yr, 24-hr storm event.
• Wash concrete only from mixer truck chutes into approved designated concrete wash out facility.
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• Concrete washout facilities shall not be used for disposal of excess concrete and trucks shall not be allowed to back turn and dispose of residual loads.
• Once concrete wastes are washed into the designated area and allowed to harden, the concrete shall be broken up, removed, and disposed as per the EHS regulation.
• Concrete washout facilities may need to be lined if the area is located near a stream or water body or in an area of shallow groundwater.
• Plastic lining material shall be a minimum of 10-mil polyethylene sheeting and shall be free of holes, tears or other defects that compromise the impermeability of the material
23.0 STRUCTURAL IRECTION
• Only experienced crane operators and riggers shall be employed for the job. A competent banks man should be present at all times to monitor the erection process and SWL.
• The banks man/signal man should be readily identifiable i.e. identification sticker will be affixed on his helmet.
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• How ever anybody can give stop signal at any time of emergency.
• Only experienced workers under competent supervision will only allow the erection of structural frame in steal.
• The load shall be properly ascertaining to identify the center of gravity and load transfer sling points before handling and no sling shall be over loaded. Sling shall be carefully done so as to prevent load from slipping.
• Proper quality and suitable type pulleys, chain block etc shall be used .All ropes shall be free from wear and of serviceable condition.
• All PPE’ S like safety helmet, shoes, gloves, safety harness must be used in erection site.
• Rigging equipment shall not be loaded in excess of its recommended safe working load (SWL).
• Slings shall be correct size for the correct lift and shortening of the slings by knots, bolts or other makeshift devices will not be allowed.
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• During erection of structural frame, a wire rope edge protection system may be used, taking into account the following points
1. The edge protection system should be correctly installed, tested and maintained by a competent person.
2. Only tested wire ropes of 10mm diameter should be used.
3. Wire ropes should be attached at two points to columns of stanchions, at approximately 400mm and 900 mm height.
4. Connection to the structure should be by mean of bolted eyes in stanchions, eyes on plates bolted to concrete columns, eye and rings welded to steal work, or temporary re-usable fittings. The fixing should be strong enough to resist the degree of tautness in the wire should be such that, under an impact force (assumed to be 1.25 KN); deflection of the wire should not allow a person fall between the wire and open edge.
5. Wire ropes should be checked regularly and re-tensioned using screw jacks, bottle screws etc. as required.
• Fall protection shall be provided to protect workers from falling to lower level when working above 2m high and falling tools and equipment.
• Cautionary boards will be displayed to warm the people about the hazard.
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• All tool and equipments used aloft shall be secured properly to prevent them from falling down.
• Walking the top surface of beam should only be allowed if there is a continuous running line or anchorage to provide a suitable fixing for a safety harness. For beam over 800mm wide the provision of a continuous handhold along one side may be used as an alternative.
• Beam “straddling” is acceptable provided the size of the beam is suitable and supervisors are satisfied that the method is safe. In such cases, the following condition must be met:
1. Persons must be able to place each foot firmly on the bottom flange and have both hand gripping each side of the top flange as they move along.
2. upper and lover level beam surfaces must be free of obstruction so as to allow the above movement
• Erection work should not take place in weather conditions, which introduce an undue element of risk. Examples of these conditions include:
1. high wind2. poor visibility
• Workers suffering from blood pressure will not be allowed to work at height.
• Workers with height fear shall also be avoided.
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24.0 HOT WORK
Hot Work is any activity that could produce flames, sparks, slag, or other hot fragments that might act as an ignition source to flammable materials in the area. "Hot Work" also includes any activity that could generate sufficient smoke or heat to activate a fire alarm detection system. It includes, but is not limited to: welding, flame cutting, torch soldering, heat treating, pipe thawing, and grinding.
The following general safety precautions shall be satisfied regardless of welding locations:
• Valves, regulators, hoses, and torches shall be checked regularly;
• welding or cutting on vessels that contain combustible or flammable material is prohibited unless completely purged and residue removed;
• gas cutting and welding equipment shall be secured to avoid damage and disturbance;
• Personnel performing hot work shall ensure that the atmosphere is free of flammable or combustible vapor. Should doubt arise, consult the EHS Department to determine if work should continue.
Non - Approved Hot Work Areas - Areas subject to a Hot Work Permit
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Responsible Person shall complete the Hot Work Permit Form at least 24 hours prior to commencing any work in non-approved areas unless that is not possible due to an emergency situation. Precautions required include but are not limited to:
• ensuring adequate ventilation is provided; • segregating combustible material at least 35 feet
from work area; • provide guarding in the form of shielding and
covering if combustibles cannot removed or segregated;
• removing combustibles from common surfaces when welding on metal walls, partitions, or ceilings is to be completed;
• Special attention to welding or cutting pipes in contact with walls made with combustible materials;
• Posting a fire watch in areas where combustibles cannot be safely segregated from work, where sparks may impact lower levels in cases of elevated work, or where a fire alarm has been partly or completely disable in order to perform the work.
25.0 WELDING SAFETY
• Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection.
• Do not touch electrode with bare hand.• Do not wear wet or damaged gloves.• Do not touch live electrical parts.
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• Do not use AC weld output in damp, wet, or confined spaces, or if their is a danger of falling.
• Use AC output ONLY if required for the welding process.
• Protect yourself from electric shock by insulating yourself from work and ground. Use non-flammable, dry insulating material if possible, or use dry rubber mats, dry wood or plywood, or other dry insulating material big enough to cover your full area of contact with the work or ground, and watch for fire.
26.0 SCAFOLDING SAFETY
a. Each scaffold and scaffold component used will support, without failure, its own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to it.
b. When non-adjustable suspension scaffolds are used, each suspension rope, including connecting hardware, will support, without failure, at least six times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to that rope.
c. each scaffold and scaffold component shall be capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to it.
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a. Direct connections to roofs and floors, and counterweights used to balance adjustable suspension scaffolds, shall be capable of resisting at least 4 times the tipping moment imposed by the scaffold operating at the rated load of the hoist, or 1.5 (minimum) times the tipping moment imposed by the scaffold operating at the stall load of the hoist, whichever is greater.
b. Each suspension rope, including connecting hardware, used on non- adjustable suspension scaffolds shall be capable of supporting, without failure, at least 6 times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to that rope.
c. Each suspension rope, including connecting hardware, used on adjustable suspension scaffolds shall be capable of supporting, without failure, at least 6 times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to that rope with the scaffold operating at either the rated load of the hoist, or 2 (minimum) times the stall load of the hoist, whichever is greater.
d. The stall load of any scaffold hoist shall not exceed 3 times its rated load.
e. Each scaffold plank will be installed so that the space between adjacent planks and the space between the platform and uprights is no more than one inch wide. If, in certain situations, it is required to make this space wider, the demonstration of this situation(s) will be in the appendix to this plan.
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f. Except for outrigger scaffolds (3 inches) and plastering and lathing operations (18 inches), the front edge of all platforms will not be more than 14 inches from the face of the work, unless we have a guardrail or personal fall arrest system in place that meets regulations.
g. Each platform unit (e.g., scaffold plank, fabricated plank, or fabricated platform) shall be installed so that the space between adjacent units and the space between the platform and the uprights is no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, except where the employer can demonstrate that a wider space is necessary (for example, to fit around uprights when side brackets are used to extend the width of the platform).
h. The platform shall be planked or decked as fully as possible and the remaining open space between the platform and the uprights shall not exceed 9 ½ inches (24.1 cm).
i. The maximum distance from the face for outrigger scaffolds shall be 3 inches (8 cm);
j. The maximum distance from the face for plastering and lathing operations shall be 18 inches (46 cm).
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k. Scaffolds and scaffold components shall not be loaded in excess of their maximum intended loads or rated capacities, whichever is less.
l. Scaffolds shall be erected, moved, dismantled, or altered only under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration. Such activities shall be performed only be experienced and trained employees selected for such work by the competent person.
m. Debris shall not be allowed to accumulate on platforms.
n. Ladders shall not be used on scaffolds to increase the working level height of employees
The following practices shall never be tolerated.
a. Scaffold components manufactured by different manufacturers will never be intermixed unless the components fit together without force and the scaffold’s structural integrity is maintained.
b. Unstable objects will never be used to support scaffolds or platform units. Footings shall be level, sound, rigid, and capable of supporting the loaded scaffold without settling or displacement. H E A L T H , S A F E T Y A N D E N V I R O N M E N T P L A N e g c
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c. Cross braces will never be used as a means of access.
d. The use of shore or lean-to scaffolds is prohibited
27.0 LADDER SAFETY
• Make sure the weight your ladder is supporting does not exceed its maximum load rating (user plus materials). There should only be one person on the ladder at one time.
• Use a ladder that is the proper length for the job. Proper length is a minimum of 3 feet extending over the roofline or working surface. The three top rungs of a straight, single or extension ladder should not be stood on.
• Straight, single or extension ladders should be set up at about a 75-degree angle.
• All metal ladders should have slip-resistant feet.
• Metal ladders will conduct electricity. Use a wooden or fiberglass ladder in the vicinity of power lines or electrical equipment. Do not let a ladder made from any material contact live electric wires.
• Be sure all locks on extension ladders are properly engaged.
• The ground under the ladder should be level and firm. Large flat wooden boards braced under the ladder can level a ladder on uneven ground or soft ground. A
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good practice is to have a helper hold the bottom of the ladder.
• Do not place a ladder in front of a door that is not locked, blocked or guarded.
• Keep your body centered between the rails of the ladder at all times. Do not lean too far to the side while working.
• Do not use a ladder for any purpose other than that for which it was intended.
• Do not step on the top step, bucket shelf or attempt to climb or stand on the rear section of a stepladder.
• Never leave a raised ladder unattended.
• Follow use instruction labels on ladders
28 .0 CONFINED SPACE
28.1 Before Entering Confined Spaces Consider
• Are there any unusual or specific hazards associated with the confined space work, such as other workers or working with heat (welding)?
• Are there any site occupancy restrictions and conditions, including access and egress, work schedules and emergency management arrangements, including emergency communication and evacuation plans? H E A L T H , S A F E T Y A N D E N V I R O N M E N T P L A N e g c
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• Prior to any work-taking place in the confined space, the space must be naturally ventilated for a minimum period of ten minutes. If satisfactory atmospheric levels are not obtained then forced ventilation must be used until satisfactory gas test results are achieved.
• Prior to any entry taking place, the atmosphere of the confined space must be tested to comply with the following. • Oxygen >19.5% by volume and <23.5% by volume • Flammable gas <5% by volume • Hydrogen Sulphide <10 ppm • Carbon Monoxide <30 ppm
• Confined space signage and barricading is applied at the entry site prior to entering
28.2 While Working In Confined Spaces
Maintain communication with other fellow workers and the stand-by person
• Alert the stand-by person of any hazards • Understand the rescue and work procedures prior to
entrance • Exit the confined space quickly when required
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29.0 Clothing & Personal Protective Equipment
Safety ShoesIt is recommended that approved safety shoes be worn to protect your feet.
Hard HatsHard hats shall be worn in all designated areas and construction areas. Visitors are included in this requirement.
Eye ProtectionProper eye protection must be worn when the nature of the operation presents a potential eye or face injury. Examples of these hazards include: Flying objects, dust, hot or splashing metals, harmful rays, caustics or H E A L T H , S A F E T Y A N D E N V I R O N M E N T P L A N e g c
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acids.
GlovesAppropriate gloves and aprons shall be worn when handling hazardous chemicals and abrasive materials. Gloves should be replaced when the signs of wear are apparent.
Respiratory EquipmentApproved respiratory equipment shall be worn when the worker is exposed to toxic chemicals or dusts, spray painting, or other inhalation hazards.
JewelryThe wearing of rings or other jewelry is not recommended on the job, particularly if working around moving or rotating parts.
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It is the responsibility of every member of the company’s management and supervisor to familiarize himself with the emergency procedure, which may apply to the areas where men working. A copy of the procedure and emergency telephone contact numbers will be posted in the site office, worker rest area, and other strategic places.
30.1 LIST OF EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
AUTHORITY CONTACT Tel.No #
POLICE (DUBAI) - 999
AMBULANCE - 998
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - 04- 225769
MUNCIPALITY - O4- 221141
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER -0506580747
(K SREEKANTH)
PROJECT MANGER -O50 6536432
(BIJOY MANI)
COMPANY HSE ADVISOR - 050 5548041 H E A L T H , S A F E T Y A N D E N V I R O N M E N T P L A N e g c l l c
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34.0 HSE INDUCTION TOPICS
1. INTRODUCTION2. EGC HSE PLAN REV3. MAIN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES 4. NEED FOR SAFETY
5. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION6. POTENTIAL HAZARD RIV FOR CONSTRUCTION 7.ACTIVITIES8. NEED FOR PPE9. SAFETY PREQUATIONS10. ACCIDENT AND NEARMISS11. EMERGENCY PREQATIONS12. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN REW
13. NEED OF FIRST AID
14. PLANING15. FIRST AID ARRANGEMENTS16. GOLDEN RULES OF FIRST AID 17. CPR18. OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES19. CLACIFICATION OF FIRE
20. FIRE EXTIGUISHERS21. NO SMOKING AREA RIV22. HOUSE KEEPING 23. HOURSE PLAY
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