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FIELD HSE PLAN
(Please convert this standard Field HSE Plan into Project Specific Field HSE
Plan by adding actual scope of work and other contractual requirements)
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LIST OF CONTENTS
PART– I
GENERAL
1. PURPOSE
2. SCOPE
4. OBJECTIVES
5. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
PART– II
SAFETY
6. PERFORMANCE MONITORING
6.1 INTERNAL AUDIT AND INSPECTION
6.2 PERFORMANCE REVIEW IN SITE HSE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
6.3 TECHNICAL / HSE AUDIT BY CUSTOMER (CUSTOMER)
6.4 QUARTERLY SITE HSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AUDITS BY HEAD HSE
AND CUSTOMER RESPERSENTATIVE
6.5 INCIDENT / ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION
9. PERMIT TO WORK
9.1 DEFINITIONS
9.2 PERMIT TO WORK COURSE
9.3 GUIDE LINE FOR WORK PERMIT
14. TRANSPORATION
14.1 SITE TRANSPORT
14.2 SPEED LIMITS
14.3 DRIVER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
PART– lll
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MANUAL (EMM)
1. ENVIRONMENT POLICY
2. SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES
3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CEMP
4. WASTE MANAGEMENT
5. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
6. NIGHT WORKING
7. HOUSE KEEPING
8. NOSIE
PART– IV
HEALTH & HYGIENE
1. PURPOSE
2. SCOPE
4. HEAT STRESS
6. LIVING CAMP
7. WELFARE OF PERSONNEL
8. USE OF NARCOTICS AND DRUGS
9. DRAINAGE, SEWERAGE AND SEPTIC TANK
PART– V
SITE SECURITY
1 PURPOSE
2 SCOPE
3 METHOD AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 RESPONSIBILITIES
3.2 SECURITY ORGANIZATION
3.3 IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES
3.4 TIMEKEEPING
3.5 VISITORS
3.6 PROHIBITED ITEMS
3.7 VEHICLES ENTERING SITE
3.8 ENTRANCES AND BOUNDARIES
3.9 STORAGE OF MATERIALS
3.10 CASH ON SITE
3.11 PERSONAL PROPERTY
3.12 NOTICE BOARD
3.13 REPORTING OF LOSSES
3.14 PETS
PART– VI
ATTACHMENTS
2. HSE POLICY
3. PROJECT SCHEDULE
4. OVERALL SITE PLAN
5. SITE CONSTRUCTION ORGANIZATION
6. TYPICAL SITE HSE ORGANIZATION
7. HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CONTROL SHEETS
PART – I
GENERAL
1. Purpose
The purpose of this Field HSE Plan is to identify the strategy and devise mechanism
which is directed towards the better management of Health, Safety and Environment
(HSE) matters for the PROJECT. This HSE Plan makes references to Descon’s own
procedures and Standard Operating Procedure and also Customer’s Procedures for
working safely at the PROJECT. The implementation of this Plan will create a mindset,
intolerant of any accident, injury and damage, regardless of severity.
2. Scope
2.1 The Descon HSE Plan details the procedures and Standard Operating
Procedures that shall apply to all activities coming under Descon’s scope of work
at PROJECT including the subcontractor(s) employed by the company.
2.2 Apart from this HSE Plan, Descon’s HSE Standard Operating Procedures (level
II), Method Statements (level III) and Forms (level IV), will further supplement the
HSE effort at site; all these documents, alongwith procedures of Equipment and
Plant and those dealing with construction activities viz, Civil, Mechanical and E&I
(Electrical and Instruments) – which carry HSE component, are referred in this
Plan and may be provided separately.
2.3 The scope of the work is to perform Civil, Mechanical and Electrical &
Instrumentation construction works for PROJECT.
2.4 The scope of work shall be executed by supplying the designated materials,
baseline manpower, temporary facilities, baseline equipment / tools,
consumables, testing and inspection facilities and other services necessary to
complete the scope of work.
3. HSE Policy
4. Objectives
Pursuant to the Policy Statement above, the following objectives are identified in order to
create a positive approach to health, safety, and protection of the environment during all
activities of the project:
4.1 To avoid all personal injuries during the execution of the Project, ‘Target Zero
LTI’.
4.2 To ensure that all personnel employed on the Project are competent to carry out
their designated tasks safely.
4.3 To create positive health, safety and environment attitudes and perceptions at all
levels of the Project organization, and to raise health safety and environmental
awareness in general.
4.5 To complete the Project without incurring any significant property damage to
permanent equipment, or temporary facilities.
4.6 To complete the Project with minimum avoidable impact upon the surrounding
environment.
Site Monitoring
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Employee
Reporting
at Site
Weekly Site HSE
Motivation through
Committee Meetings and
Incentive & Publicity Tool Box Talks
Incident Reporting,
Investigation &
Preventive
Initial HSE Actions END
Orientation Issued Safety Assigned at
- Importance of Safety Gears & I.D.Card Work Site Safe Work at Site
- Descon LP and Environ Policies
- General Site HSE Rules Safety Audits,
- Hazards Ivolved in a Running Management
Live Plant Environment Walks &
- Emergency : Fire & Injury Follow-ups
- Housekeeping Awareness Safe Site Facilities Safe Work Procedures
and Conditions - HSE Plan
- Housekeeping/Shops/Stores - Relevant Work Instructions
- Fire Prevention - Standard Formats
- Fall Protection/Belts/Harness - SpecificTraining/Procedures
- Site Medical Clinic/Ambulance - Method Statements
- Tools & Plant/ELCBs - Rigging Studies
- Cranes & Equipment
PART – II
SAFETY
1.1 All new workers must go through initial HSE Orientation session before
starting work. New workers must Understand DESCON HSE POLICY and
adhere to HSE rules.
1.2 Personal Protective Equipment will be provided and must be worn when
required. Enclosed steel capped shoes 100% cotton overalls and hard
hats in all site areas. Gloves and earplugs as required. Always wear
safety Goggles during grinding, chipping, drilling and demolishing jobs,
Dust or fume masks of an appropriate type for dusty jobs or work with
solvents etc.
1.3 Before starting work, check the permit, thoroughly understand it and get `
permission from area supervisor.
1.4 Follow the messages and instructions displayed on HSE boards installed
on site.
1.5 Be aware of emergency assembly points and escape routes. In the event
of a emergency do not panic, follow the site emergency response
procedures.
1.6 Report promptly all accidents to your supervisor and H.S.E officer at site.
Immediately provide first aid for the injured and call for the medic.
1.7 While working alone or in a confined space make sure that your nearby
colleague and supervisor are well informed or use a banksman where
appropriate.
1.8 Ensure adequate lighting is in place for work on night shifts or for
emergency response.
1.9 All Scraps, waste materials and garbage must be disposed of in
accordance with the construction waste management plan..
1.10 Always clean your work site after completing the job or your shift.
1.11 Maintain appropriate barricades as required. .
1.12 Never tamper with electric cables and appliances. Never insert direct
cables into sockets, rather use proper plugs.
1.13 Work at height is strictly prohibited without appropriate fall arrest systems
in place. Ensure presence of strong side railings; there should be no gaps
and ensure that all planks are secured appropriately.
1.14 Do not enter scaffold that is not tagged safe for access.
2.1 Philosophy
The philosophy of the Site HSE Plan is to strengthen the concept of
ownership of HSE among DESCON site personnel
2.2 Site HSE Ownership
2.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to strengthen the ownership
concept of HSE among DESCON site personnel.
2.2.2 Scope
Ownership is encouraged by armbands as a visual reminder of
personal commitment to HSE.
2.2.3 Procedure
Three types of armband are to be worn by three tiers of personnel.
• The fact that Chief HSE Officer of the site is the Site Manager, shall
be prominently displayed at site, outside the main office.
• Each leader of an area shall be directly responsible for the safety of
all persons and other resources under his charge.
• Site Manager, Construction Manager, Area Supervisors, Area
Engineers, Supervisors and Lead Technicians, will be accountable for
the elimination of unsafe plant or activities that may lead to accidents.
• Incharge Site HSE shall report to the Site Manager administratively
and functionally to Head HSE at the head office.
• Incharge Site HSE will commence work from the commencement of
mobilization to completion of the project at site starts and stays there
until the end of the project.
The Site Manager has the overall responsibility for HSE issues on
the project and will carry out the duties of HSE Plan Manager. The
HSE Plan Manager will be responsible for organizing and chairing
the weekly HSE Committee Meetings and periodic HSE reviews
during the Project.
The HSE Plan manger role is to ensure that:
• Site HSE management program is in place and is working
effectively.
• Funds for essential HSE facilities, equipment and personnel
are made available.
• Each line supervisor/area engineer fully discharges his
responsibilities towards HSE management.
• His own personal behavior supports, strengthens and confirms
the site’s HSE management program.
• Carry out a review and vetting of all method statements and
risk assessments, for critical tasks and activities such as
heavy lifts, complex rigging studies, unusual tasks and other
events, as necessary.
Incharge Site HSE and his department will act as facilitator and
shall assist the construction management in ensuring that the
HSE requirements outlined in the work method statements and
risk assessment procedures are understood and are being
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All Descon sub-contractors & their personnel shall adhere to the following:
• All sub-contractors staff will be under direct supervision by Descon.
• Each Sub-contractor shall designate a HSE representative for the project.
This person would be on site whenever work is being performed and shall
report to Descon HSE in charge.
• The Sub-contractors’ HSE Representative shall conduct ongoing HSE
inspection of the work to confirm that it is accordance with the Descon HSE
plan.
• Descon shall provide HSE training for subcontractors. This shall include but
not be limited to Descon’s HSE Plan project site basic HSE procedures,
Hazard communication, use of PPE, work permit rules. Tool Box HSE
meetings. Documentation of these training activities would be maintained
including training notes & a list of attendees.
• All accidents or near-miss incidents involving Descon subcontractors shall be
investigated and reported in accordance with Descon HSE plan.
• Through Descon direct supervision HSE inspections of Sub-contractors work
area & deficiencies would be identified and corrective action taken.
• Descon shall ensure that their sub-contractors staff are issued & use proper
personal protective equipment as per requirements of the Project HSE Plan
and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, hard hats, eye protection,
foot protection & fall protection. Hard hats, steel toe safety shoes, & safety
glasses with side shields shall be worn at all times; body harness shall be
worn when fall protection or confined space entry is required.
• Good housekeeping by all personnel is MANDATORY. Daily cleanup &
removal of debris is required by all trades. Open fires are prohibited.
• Sub-contractors’ employees shall immediately correct all unsafe conditions &
acts as directed by Descon Direct supervision. Unsafe acts by any personnel
may be grounds for immediate removal and permanent banning from the
project site.
• Only properly trained employees shall be authorized by Descon to operate
equipment, machinery, vehicles & tools.
• All Sub-contractors are required to follow safe work practices, and meet the
requirements clearly identified in DESCON HSE PLAN AND PROCEDURES.
This shall be ensured by direct Descon supervision.
• The Sub-contractor shall erect & maintain safeguards for the protection of
workers, any other sub-contractors & the public and eliminate or mitigate
HSE hazards created by or otherwise resulting from performance of the work
as directed by Descon.
• Failure to comply with Descon HSE requirements may be considered as a
violation of the contract.
Pursuant to the Policy Statement, the following HSE Targets and Goals
are identified in order to create a positive approach to health, safety, and
protection of the environment during all activities of the project; this will be
achieved by employing competent and motivated staff:-
Incharge Site HSE will arrange a HSE score board and display at the key
location of the project site facilities.
Information’s on the HSE Score Board will be updated on daily basis,
Incharge Site HSE will erect a HSE bulletin board and display at a
prominent location within the site for the awareness of HSE aspects
among the workforce.
Incharge Site HSE arrange to issue orange and green flyers for providing
details site accidents/injuries summarizing details and comments to avoid
re-occurrence on this or other sites.
Day to day HSE issues will be the first item on the agenda of SMs daily
coordination meetings. Construction and support teams will attend these
meetings. The start of the SM’s daily coordination meeting with a
discussion on HSE issues will enhance the level of ownership of HSE
issues within the construction team.
The minutes of the meeting will be issued and circulated among the
participants on regular basis for follow up and necessary action.
Certificates on HSE
Competitions
Motivation Talks
6. PERFORMANCE MONITORING
• After performing the audit, Incharge Site HSE will fill a HSE
audit report (HSE/FRM-08) with deficiencies, and
recommended corrective actions. For recommended corrective
actions, he may get the assistance from Supervisor, functional
supervisor or any other expert.
• Incharge Site HSE will then submit this report to the Site
Manager who would assign duties for corrective actions with
target dates. For target dates the auditee may be consulted.
Copies of the HSE audit reports will be sent to CUSTOMER.
• Incharge Site HSE may send copies of HSE audit report to the
concerned assignee, the area/functional supervisor(s) to
remove deficiencies.
• Incharge Site HSE will perform follow up audit no.1 as per target
date to check the status of corrective actions taken, and in case
of non-compliance, a new target date shall be fixed with the
consultation of Site Manager and assignee. Incharge Site HSE
shall send a copy to Head HSE, on the receipt of audit report of
follow up no.1.
• A follow-up audit no.2 shall be performed by Incharge Site HSE
if required. In case a non-compliance is observed in this follow
up audit, then Incharge Site HSE shall fill the specified column
of HSE audit report with his remarks and send copies to Head
HSE through Site Manager.
• Incharge Site HSE is authorized to take immediate action in
case of serious non-compliance and inform Site Manager, with
copies to CUSTOMER.
• In addition to the above audit, anyone will be authorized to
perform an audit of any area and at anytime.
• Based on HSE audit results, injuries statistics, the area securing
best results can be identified for monthly HSE award.
• Note: For HSE audit checklist and for audit flow chart see
Part VI Attachments.
Incharge Site HSE will discuss with CUSTOMER and schedule the
Technical / HSE audit at least on weekly basis, and the points mentioned
will be discussed in daily PM’s meeting for remedial actions.
Feed back will be to the CUSTOMER in weekly HSE meeting.
6.4 Quarterly Site HSE Management System Audits by Head HSE and
CUSTOMER Rep.
Incharge Site HSE will coordinate with the CUSTOMER and Head HSE
for the quarterly site HSE management system audits.
Audit report generated will be discussed in SM’s meeting for remedial
action within the targeted date.
Note: 1: This Initial HSE Orientation would also be given to all the
workers of the sub-contractors working at site.
2: Incharge Site HSE will keep a record of staff having
completed induction. refer Part VI (Attachments)
3: For the Descon workers activities in plant operational area,
special induction shall be conducted by CUSTOMER
Operations.
7.5 Weekly HSE Talks By Site HSE Personnel on Area Wise Basis
Incharge Site HSE and HSE personnel will conduct weekly HSE talks in
each area covering issues identified in the daily observation report or
simply general HSE issues.
A record for this course will be maintained by HSE at head office by filling
format (HSE/FRM-01).
• Incharge Site HSE will attend Supervisor Site HSE Training Course
(HSE/FRM-03) to be conducted by HSE department at Head Office.
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Subsequent paras i.e. from para 8.1 to 8.19 of this Part (II) contain safe work
practices. However, additionally, as mentioned in point 2.2 of Part I, procedures,
Standard Operating Procedures and Method Statements covering construction
activities viz. Mechanical and E&I, all contain HSE precautions to be taken during
various stages of construction. A list of all such Standard Operating Procedure
has been given in Part VI (Attachments).
9. Permit to Work
The Work Permit System incorporates procedures, commonly used in industrial facilities
to ensure that necessary communication takes place and hazards are controlled.
CUSTOMER’s restricted areas are potentially hazardous. However, knowledgeable
people using proper procedures can perform work tasks efficiently and safely. The
CUSTOMER work permit procedure is important in maintaining a safe work environment
and is a requirement for all CUSTOMER jobs in restricted areas.
9.1 Definitions
radioactive materials are used or stored; work areas under or near power
lines; confined space entry; and material supply storage areas.
The issuer will grant the work permit after he has visited the site with the
receiver, review the hazards applicable to the particular job, and is
satisfied that the work can be done safely. If the work contemplated
involves any change, addition, or deletion in the facility, the work should
be reviewed by an engineer and appropriate authorization is necessary.
Both the issuer and the receiver must hold valid work permit certificates
issued by CUSTOMER.
9.1.3 Precautions
• Checklist
Each permit contains a checklist of precautions against common
hazards. Such a list cannot include precautions against all hazards. It
is the duty of both the issuer and the receiver to review the job,
anticipate what hazards might arise, check for flammable gases in the
area and see that proper precautions have been specified on the
permit before it is signed.
• Clear Area
One specific precaution applying to all work is to clear the area of
people not required for the job to avoid their being exposed to
unnecessary hazards. If people enter an area where they could be
exposed to undue danger, the work should be stopped until they are
cleared from the area.
• Work Stoppage
If conditions change or become unsafe during the course of work, the
issuer or local supervisor may stop the work and cancel the permit.
The receiver has the responsibility to stop the work and advise the
issuer or supervisor any time he feels the HSE of the job does not
meet the conditions of the work permit.
10.1 Purpose
To describe responsibilities in preparation for, response to and recovery
from any reasonably foreseeable incident.
10.2 Priorities
Secure the HSE of all personnel involved
Minimize any impact on the environment
Minimize any impact on property and assets.
- Muster points.
- Arrangements for conducting head counts.
- Identification and Mobilization of the Fire Team.
- Setting up drills and exercises.
- Procurement of fire equipment.
• Shall attend the site of the incident, assess the situation and
issue direction to the concerned parties and to the Fire Team.
• Ensure that messages have been communicated to The Field
Response Team Leader.
• Evaluate the scale of the incident and decide whether
additional resources are required to adequately deal with it.
• Liase with site supervision for withdrawing any permits.
• Liase with site supervision for the mobilisation of any plant and
equipment necessary for dealing with the emergency.
• Limit access to the area with barriers or other means to
prevent unauthorised access.
• Co-ordinate the reinstatement measures following stabilisation
of incident.
• Prepare a full report.
• The fire team leader will have had training and preferably
previous experience in emergency response actions.
• All the members of the fire team shall report to the Fire Team
Leader.
• Appropriate training shall be provided to members of the fire
team.
• An electrician or instrument specialist will be included in the
fire team. His responsibility the electrical isolation of areas as
necessary.
10.5.2 The following table summarizes the required response of personnel involved:
DELs With impact to Operations or Cease work Cease work Notify FRTL
Activities CUSTOMER DEL Personnel Projects, Notify
Make area Make area
within plant Operations FRTL
In accordance safe safe
Operations.
with
Report to Report to
CUSTOMER Follow
Muster Station Muster Station
Procedure instructions from
FRTL Operations
Table 10.5.3 The following table summarizes the required response of personnel involved:
Operations With impact to Operations Cease work Cease work Notify FRT
activities within DEL Personnel Projects, Notify
Make area safe Make area safe
Plant Operations FRT
In accordance
Report to Report to Operations.
with
Muster Station Muster Station
CUSTOMER Follow
system. instructions
from FRT
Operations
Evacuation
Activate the emergency disaster siren to evacuate the area
safely and Assign someone to ensure that unnecessary
personnel leave the site by a safe route. Assign someone to
advise security to open the Facility main gate for emergency
vehicles.
• Name
• Employee No.
• Employer Name
• Passport size photo
• The Incharge Site HSE will provide training on T-Cards during the HSE
induction.
Definition
A serious injury or illness is one that requires;
The services of a doctor at the site and/or immediate and urgent
transfer of the sick or injured person to a medical facility
Incharge HSE
Make immediate area safe
Arrange best possible interim medical arrangements for patient
during transfer to hospital or while attendance by doctor is being
arranged
Advise Field Response Team Leader, request assistance as
appropriate
Notes:
• If attacked by a spitting cobra, flush the eyes immediately with
copious amounts of water or any fluids available. After sufficient
flushing, apply antibacterial eye drops.
• Note and record any symptoms and changes in the snakebite
victim. These include quality of vision, respiration rate,
emotional changes, nausea etc.
• Do not apply ice to the site of the bite as this may cause further
tissue damage.
• Bring the dead snake along for identification if possible, then the
appropriate antivenin can be administered, if necessary.
10.8.4 Fatality
Actions Required
11.2 Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to highlight the fire hazards, precautions and
suppression facilities required for the Projects.
11.3 Responsibilities
Will ensure that sufficient resources are deployed for the appropriate
implementation of this procedure and is being applied correctly.
11.3.4 Area Incharges, Discipline Engineers and Supervisors:
• Ensure that the defined procedures are well known and are being
followed by all personnel in their respective areas.
• Ensure that fire extinguishers and all allied protection systems are
being inspected on monthly basis.
• Office/camp staff (in particular new starts) has been briefed and
keep updated on fire and emergency response procedures.
• Daily checks of the office to ensure that walkways are not blocked,
carpet and other fittings are properly secured, fire doors kept closed
and that the means of escape are available.
• Common social areas, mess halls and toilets, within the camp, are
checked before closure of possible ignition sources following each
meal time and at end of evening
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Liaison shall take place with the Subcontractor HSE department for
regular audits and inspections of the camp, main site office, surrounding
areas, and all other temporary facilities job wide.
Camp Boss shall comply with requirements outlined above. Also, he will
check the accommodation areas to ensure that residents are complying
with the requirements for fire protection.
Specifically:
• Ensure that night security guards regularly patrol around the camp
areas and closely watch that the fire has not broken out, security
lights are functioning in well order and identify any other potential
area of risk
• Areas around pedestal grinders and other hot work type activities
are kept free of combustibles.
• That flammable liquids such as gasoline, diesel etc. are not used
for cleaning purposes and their container are marked as per the
containment.
11.4 Instructions
The following instructions are outlined to elaborate the principal precautions and
necessary arrangements:
11.4.1 General
• Self closing nozzles shall be used for fuelling and equipment will
not be fuelled while the engine is running.
• Particular care will be taken while carrying out hot work operations
on the locations where combustibles are available. This will
include precautions such as; inspection of the surrounding area,
removal of any combustible materials, protection by fire blankets
and provision of fire extinguishers.
• Gas cylinders shall not be taken into confined spaces, and feed
hoses and nozzles when used in confined spaces shall be
removed when not in use
• Tools will be uplifted, areas swept and oil impregnated waste rags
are disposed off daily.
• Maintenance areas where lube oil changes, etc. are performed will
be in paved (lean concrete) areas capable of being hosed down
and collected
Hazard Analysis and Risk management techniques shall be adopted so that potential
hazards are identified and evaluated prior to execution, thereby enabling either
substitution or adoption of control techniques.
Risk Assessment
12.1. Purpose
To ensure that all steps are taken to control hazards identified in a job and
provide a safe working environment.
12.2. Typical Hazards: Following are examples of typical hazards that can be
encountered:
• Bridges, by-passes
• Houses
• Traffic flow
• Facilities close-by
• Trees, poles
• Electrical wires
• Roadways
• Ditches
• Tie-downs
• Obstruction
• Unstable soil
• Fences/walls
• Traffic flow
• Guide wires
• Buried utilities
• Building foundations
• Unstable soil
• Traffic flow
• Special personnel
• Escape routes
• Evacuation alarms
• Access control
The Site Manager will assign duties for the preparation, review communication,
coordination and implementation, of the work method statement and risk
assessment process, to the concerned individuals of execution team.
12.4.1 Stage - 1
• It is essential for the purpose of this procedure that all tools and
equipment are listed and a Performa providing a list of considerations
should be reviewed against the previous sections and after undergoing
the approval route of this procedure, an assurance regarding
communication should be made that parties involved with the task are
fully aware of the steps, procedures and considerations necessary to
undertake the task.
12.4.2 Stage - 2
Risk Assessments
• Electrical Safety
This is a leading cause of fire. Most electrical fire start in wiring
and motors, and can be prevented by proper maintenance.
Special attention is needed for equipment in hazardous processes
and in storage area.
• Sabotage
This covers fires maliciously set by intruders juveniles, disgruntled
employees, and arsonists. Watch and guard services; installed
fences and other security measure can prevent them.
• Smoking
Smoking must be strictly prohibited in storage area. It can be
permitted in clearly designated safe areas only.
• Friction
Hot bearing, mis-aligned or broken machine parts and poor
adjustment of power drives can result to fire due to friction. This
can be prevented by a regular inspections, maintenance and
lubrication.
• Burner Flame
Improper use of portable torches, dryers, ovens, portable heating
units and burners can cause fire and can be prevented by proper
design, operation and maintenance.
• Exposure
These are fires spreading from nearby properties. Blank walls
furnish the most effective barriers. Protect wall openings with open
sprinklers or wired glass, depending on the severity of exposure.
• Combustion Sparks
Sparks and embers, released from incinerators, furnaces,
fireboxes, various process equipment, and industrial trucks can
cause fires. Use well designed equipment and well-enclosed
combustion chambers with spark arresters, as needed.
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• Mechanical Sparks
Sparks from foreign metal in machines can result in fires. These
can be prevented by keeping stock clean; removing foreign
material by magnetic or other separators.
• Static Sparks
Ignition of flammable processes getting out of control, chemicals
reacting with other materials, and decomposition of unstable
chemicals can cause fires. These can be prevented by proper
operation, instrumentation and controls; and by careful handling
and storage, particularly avoiding conditions of heat and shock.
• Lightening
Direct lightening strokes, sparks from one object to another
induced by nearby lightning stroke, and induced surges in circuits
and electrical equipment due to lightening can cause fires. These
can be prevented by the use of lightening rods, arresters, surge
capacitors, and grounding. Unusual causes and relatively
unimportant causes not included in the other classifications.
• Smoking policy
Smoking and carrying of “strike anywhere” matches, lighters, and
other spark-producing devices must not be permitted in storage
tanks areas. The size of the restricted area will depend on the
type of products handled, the design of the building, and local
conditions.
Suitable “NO SMOKING” signs shall be posted conspicuously in
buildings and areas where smoking is prohibited.
• No Smoking” Area
“No smoking” areas shall be marked with prominent signs and
everyone, including Area Incharges and visitors, must adhere to
the regulation. It may be necessary to use more than one signs to
draw attention to the “NO SMOKING” areas. Adhesive stickers
shall be placed on containers, storage cabinets, or doors to areas
where there is danger of fire or explosion.
• Smoking Material
Employees are prohibited from carrying matches, lighters, and
smoking material of any kind into the danger areas. Smoking must
be allowed only in fire-safe areas. Employees shall be encouraged
to discard matches and smoking materials in a safe container
rather than on the floor. This practice will discourage employees
from throwing match and cigarettes into places which may not be
free of hazards.
Note : For every major activity, hazard analysis and control sheets will be
prepared, encompassing description of work, identification of
hazards, their ranking in terms of probability and severity and
control measures. Some of such sheets already prepared are
attached as sample while the rest are under preparation. See Part
VI (Attachments).
13.2 Scope
This procedure applies to all DESCON personnel employed including all of Sub-
contractor’s deployed at the PROJECT.
13.3 Definitions
Personal Protective Equipment is defined as equipment designed to be worn or
held by personnel to protect themselves against work related hazards which may
endanger their health and safety.
13.4 Constraint
Samples of PPEs shall be approved by CUSTOMER.
13.5 Instructions
13.5.1 General Requirements
The risks posed in any particular work activity shall be assessed, and
adequate PPE selected in accordance with the following criteria:
13.5.2 All employees shall be provided with the necessary PPE, as defined above,
for their particular work activity. They shall also be provided with the
necessary instruction and training in its correct use. PPE and the necessary
training courses shall be supplied to the employee by or on behalf of the
employer.
13.5.3 All employees shall be held responsible for the proper care and use of any
PPE supplied to them. Descon and it’s subcontractors shall replace, free of
charge to the employee, any PPE which becomes deficient in any way
through normal work usage or wear and tear, such that at all times the
worker has adequate protection. Normal wear and tear shall include the
period of effective use specified by the manufacturer and requirements of
basic hygiene standards.
13.5.4 Area Incharge of any work site shall be responsible for ensuring that all
personnel on site are trained in the use of, provided with, and wearing all
PPE required for the particular activity and environment of the work.
Personnel not properly equipped, for whatever reason, shall not start or
continue working.
13.5.5 All employees shall wear the appropriate PPE supplied to them at all times
while working at their assigned tasks. Area Incharge shall apply
disciplinary action in accordance with procedures to any employee who fails
to comply.
13.6 Basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
13.6.3 Basic PPE shall be worn within all industrial facilities and work sites and
whenever any significant risk of falling loads exists. These locations
include, but are not limited to:
13.7.1 Face/Head protection scarves are only allowed if specially designed and
worn such that there is no impairment of the wearer’s vision.
• Spraying of abrasives
13.7.3 The necessity for wearing eye protection for any work activity shall be
indicated at the work site by prominent signs in English and Arabic.
Visual representation of the type of protection needed shall also be
displayed (Line drawing of goggles or face mask).
13.7.4 In general, eye and face protection worn frequently shall be issued on a
personal basis. Exceptions to this would be in the case of fixed grinding,
drilling or other rotating machines used by multiple users in a workshop.
In such cases, it is recommend to leave suitable eye protection adjacent
to the machine, in addition to any eye protection issued on a personal
basis to workers in the workshop.
13.7.5 Safety sun glasses should be worn in strong sun glare to reduce eye
strain and fatigue.
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13.7.6 Optically corrective or wrap around eye protection shall be worn by the
employee, following medical approval/assessment, when the employee
wears spectacles or contact lenses for normal working activities.
13.8 Respiratory Protection
Respiratory Protective Equipment shall be available to all persons who are
exposed to any situation in which there is a possibility of the atmosphere being or
becoming deficient in oxygen or containing any harmful substance, whether
particle, dust mist, vapour or gas including:
13.8.1 Work in containers or vessels where a danger of oxygen deficiency or
harmful gases may be present
13.8.2 Work in shafts, sewer or enclosed septic tanks
13.8.3 Work in refrigeration plants where the danger of escape of refrigerant gas
exists
13.8.4 Grit or abrasive blasting operations
13.9 Hearing Protection
13.9.1 Hearing protection shall be made available to all workers exposed to
noise levels of 85 dB(A) or above.
13.9.2 The selection of type of protection shall be in accordance with the type of
noise hazard and the work being performed.
13.9.3 In all work environments where the noise level is at or above 85 dB(A),
prominent signs in English and Arabic shall be displayed indicating the
need for ear protection. A visual sign in the form of a line drawing of ear
muffs shall also be displayed.
13.10.1 Adequate hand and arm protection shall be available for all manual
labour. The type of protection worn shall be selected according to the
hazard to be protected against. These include but not limited to:
• extreme temperatures
13.10.3 Hand and arm protective devices shall be regularly inspected and
replaced when physically damaged, or contaminated by substances
(such as greases, paints, drilling fluids or chemicals) which might impair
their effectiveness or safety.
13.11.1 Adequate body protection such as special suits, aprons, leggings, etc.,
shall be provided for any work which involves hazards, above.
13.11.2 Specific and adequate body protection shall be supplied for all work
activities which present these hazards, including but not limited to;
13.12.1 Harnesses and lifelines of OSHA shall be provided, worn and properly
secured in all work situations, when other safeguards such as nets,
planking, or scaffolding cannot be used. It will be used to prevent
workers from falling into the sea (at marine terminals). Where any of the
following dangers exist :
• Working on scaffolding
14. Transport
During the PROJECT laid down speed limits for the vehicles will be strictly
observed.
14.3.1 Take responsibility for the vehicle, the load and passengers being carried.
14.3.2 Understanding of the travel arrangements and journey Manual.
14.3.3 Contact Incharge Transport at the destination to notify him of his arrival.
14.3.4 Checking of the vehicle prior to the start of the journey.
14.3.5 Ensuring that all personnel in the vehicle are wearing seat belts.
PART – III
ENVIRONMENT
CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MANUAL
Every DESCON employee shall endeavour to conserve the environmental resources and
work in an environment friendly atmosphere. This will be achieved by:-
1.3 Communicating environmental issues all across the company and investigation of
incidents and violations thereof, to prevent recurrence.
1.4 Ensuring commitment from our subcontractors and vendors to comply with
DESCON environmental standards.
2.2.1 Protect the work site and surrounding areas from unacceptable impacts
3.1 Descon’s Site Manager, who will act as CEMP Manager, will be responsible for the
development and implementation of the environmental activities described in this
EMP.
3.2 The Incharge Site HSE’s environmental responsibilities include the following:
4. Waste Management
4.1 Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to outline the requirements for managing and
controlling the waste management systems to be applied during the Construction
of the PROJECT.
4.2 Scope
4.3 Definitions
4.3.2 Hazardous waste Includes chemical waste either liquid or solid that
may present a risk of personal injury or impact to
the environment, including oils, grease and other
hydrocarbon based materials.
Responsibilities
• Will daily monitor site conditions and ensure that remedial actions
are implemented.
4.4.2 Subcontractors
Descon and it’s subcontractors are responsible for ensuring that the
arrangements provided for on site are being followed and adhered to.
Specially :
4.5 Instructions
Aqueous waste will be connected to septic tanks via drains and disposed off at a
nominated location of CUSTOMER.
4.5.2 Domestic solid waste from the camps and accommodation will be stored
in predetermined collection points prior to their removal and transport to
disposal sites approved by PROJECT.
4.5.3 Timber and other scrap material with a commercial value shall be
separated and stored in segregated areas prior to removal.
4.5.4 Oil and other lubricants shall be collected in drums and disposed off in
accordance with PROJECT instructions.
4.5.5 Batteries shall be drained and flushed before disposal, and the residual
acid diluted and neutralised, shall be discharged into the sewerage plant.
4.5.6 Sharp containers will be provided in the medical facilities (for syringes,
suturing kits and needles) and also clearly identified bagging for infectious
or contaminated dressings, these will be removed and incinerated.
4.5.9 Siting and provision of concrete wash areas and disposal area.
4.5.10 Identification of disposal pits for non contaminated material such as spoil.
4.5.11 Compilation of logs and registers to control the waste flow. Copies
attached.
5. Hazardous Material
5.1 Purpose
This procedure has been developed to provide a system for recording and
controlling the use of all hazardous materials introduced on site. The format of
the proforma is complementary to the requirements of the United Kingdom,
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1999 though
it can be applied to any international project. For ease of reference this
procedure has been called “COSHH Assessment”.
5.2 Scope
To be applied for all materials being introduced to the project where their use
could be considered as potentially hazardous without the correct control
measures in place.
5.3 Definition
Hazardous Material : Any substance or compound that has the ability to produce
an adverse health effect in a worker.
Administration
5.4.1 Application of this procedure for carrying out COSHH assessments shall
be the responsibility of the Supervisor and/or HSE organization, as
required by the material to be used. Advice may be sought from the Site
HSE department and the PROJECT organization.
5.4.2 Descon, Subcontractors and vendors who introduce a material onto the
project shall provide:
¾ Chemical constituents
¾ Emergency actions
6. Night Working
6.1 Purpose
The general philosophy on the project is to eliminate, where possible, any work
that continues into the hours of darkness. With this in mind, the purpose of this
procedure is to outline the requirements and responsibilities for any work or
activity that falls outside this general philosophy, whether programmed or
otherwise.
6.2 Scope
This procedure will typically apply to activities such as concrete pours, NDT work,
test runs and other activities experienced during the Construction and
commissioning phases of the project.
6.3 Definitions
6.3.1 Lumen is the unit used to describe the amount of light emitted by a
source or received on a surface.
6.4.1 Responsibilities
• That any work carried out during the night are covered by this
procedure.
• Plan the work as far as practicable to eliminate the need for night
working, but have contingency manuals and arrangements in
place to carry out the work safely, if necessary.
6.4.2 Instructions
• Lighting poles and other metal parts shall be earthed and the
circuit fitted with residual current devices.
7. Housekeeping
7.1 Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to outline the requirements for managing and
controlling housekeeping operations during the construction of the PROJECT.
7.2 Scope
This procedure applies to all locations i.e. offices, laboratories, workshops, sites
or pipelines.
7.3 Definitions
7.4.1 Responsibilities
• Will daily monitor site conditions and ensure that remedial actions
are implemented.
7.4.2 Instructions
These instructions shall apply equally to office, workshop, site or desert
locations, used during the course of the project.
• Waste disposal containers shall be sited for food waste, and such
areas as utilized for eating shall be kept clean and tidy.
The purpose of this procedure is to outline the hazards associated with noise and
the preventative measures that are to be taken to reduce risk to health.
8.2 Scope
The procedure covers all areas where the work is being carried out and includes
consideration for adjacent population areas.
8.3 Definition
8.3.1 Noise is defined as unwanted sound, which at certain volume levels may
cause irreparable damage to hearing.
8.3.2 Frequency is the pitch measured in Hertz, calculated from the rate of
pressure fluctuations of sound waves.
8.3.4 dB (A) refers to the characteristics of sound which are filtered to replicate
the noise heard by the human ear.
8.4.1 Introduction
8.4.2 Responsibilities
Managing Contractor and Descon site management.
• Supervision when planning the work shall take into account the
anticipated ‘ noise levels that persons under their control may be
exposed to.
• Where any concerns exist, shall consult with the HSE department
and arrange for noise analysis to take place.
• Will provide adequate and suitable hearing protection for the work
being performed, recognising the attenuation factors of the
different ear protectors.
• Shall ensure that the appropriate signs are displayed for areas
where high levels of noise exit.
• Prepare toolbox talks and other training material for briefing the
workforce.
8.4.4 Instructions
• The action point for noise on the PROJECT is 85 dB(A), noise
levels 85 dB(A) and over will require the provision of signs,
mandatory hearing protection and an analysis of the noise
emissions.
PART - IV
HEALTH & HYGIENE
1. Purpose
The purpose of this part of the Manual is to specify requirements of maintaining high
standards of health and hygiene at the PROJECT.
2. Scope
The arrangements and instructions contained in this part of the Manual shall be
applicable to all activities of DESCON as well as it’s subcontractors.
3.1 Paramedical personnel shall provide medical services to the staff, advise
personnel on health related issues and promote high standards of health in order
to maximize their presence at work and optimize their performance.
3.2.1 In collaboration with Plant’s medical staff, deal with medical emergencies
and common illnesses to promote good health and advise staff on
measures to protect themselves from health hazards. Depending upon
the job in the field, the emergencies could be of various natures e.g.,
fractures, burns, cardiac problems, heat stroke, exhaustion and snake
bites etc.
3.2.3 To provide basic first aid training to all staff. Training of designated first
aiders to a level of the advance first aid.
3.2.4 To maintain field clinic equipment and provide requisite medical services
to the staff by utilizing the given resources in the most cost effective
manner.
• Toilet
• Temperature control
• Insect screen
• Drip hooks
• Bed pan
3.3.3 I /V Fluids
3.3.4 Ambulance
• Stretcher
• VHF / HF Radio
• Emergency Light
4. Heat Stress
4.1 General
4.1.1 Heat stress is usually the result of work being performed at elevated
temperatures. Contributory factors may also include a decrease of natural
body ventilation by protective clothing e.g. chemical & impervious suits.
4.2 Responsibilities
4.3.1 Employees must have access to cool potable water at their place of work.
Water coolers and paper cups will be provided for all crews.
4.3.2 Shaded areas will be provided for rest periods and instructions given to
workers that resting adjacent to, or under plant equipment is strictly
prohibited.
4.3.3 First Aid equipment provided on site will include treatment for dehydration
e.g. electrolytes, salt tablets etc.
• Symptoms
Red, hot, dry skin, although the person may have been sweating
earlier; nausea; dizziness; confusion; extremely high blood
pressure, rapid respiratory and pulse rate; unconsciousness or
coma.
• Actions
Casualty must be cooled down and medical aid sought
immediately with the person transported to the site medical
facilities.
• Symptoms
Pale, clammy, moist skin, profuse perspiration, and extreme
weakness. Body temperature is normal, pulse is weak and rapid,
breathing is shallow. The person may have a headache, may
vomit, may be dizzy.
• Symptoms
Acute painful spasms of voluntary muscles; e.g., abdomen and
extremities.
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• Symptoms
4.4.5 Conclusion
All of the above conditions must be reported to the site medical clinic and
treated as soon as possible, medical staff will send regular communiqués
on the subject of heat stress and inform management of any concerns.
5.1 The responsibility for first aid training will rest with the Incharge Site HSE and the
medical staff at site.
5.2 Although all employees will be trained in basic first aid, designated first aiders,
having got training in advance first aid will be posted at selected points to impart
first aid, when required.
6. Living Camp
CUSTOMER sanitary code will apply on our camping facilities. The camp will be visited
and approved by CUSTOMER before Descon moves in it’s manpower. A minimum living
space of 50 sqft will be allocated per person.
6.1.1 Suitable and adequate living accommodation shall be provided to all the
employees by Descon.
6.1.3 The living rooms / dormitories have to be airy and well lit. No congestion
inside the rooms will be allowed.
6.1.4 Toilets have to be provided with facilities such as wash basins, urinals and
WCs. Use of antiseptics will be made on daily basis to ensure proper
hygiene and sanitation.
6.1.5 the medical staff will carry out regular inspections of the living
accommodation and toilets and recommend remedial measures for
continuous improvement.
• The medical staff will ensure periodical checks of the cooking staff,
particularly for symptoms of hepatitis B.
• All the cooking places will be enclosed; fire wood will not be used in
the oven, instead LPG will be used.
• All the cook houses will be regularly monitored by the Incharge Site
HSE and medical staff for hygiene and sanitation, apart from ensuring
the medical fitness of the cooks. In the same way, cook houses of the
subcontractor(s) and canteens etc, will also be kept under
surveillance.
Dining Areas have to be spacious, airy and well lit. All floors in the dining
areas have to be brick soled. Cleaning of the dining areas has to be done
after service of every meal. consumption. The medical staff will ensure that
all dining areas, including those of the subcontractor(s) and canteens etc,
are fly proof and remain clean at all times.
7. Welfare Of Personnel
7.1 Toilet facilities for workers shall be provided at site and maintained regularly.
7.2 Water coolers and sun shades shall be provided on site and at camp for labor.
Use of drugs and narcotics is strictly prohibited at all work places as well as in the living
camp. Anyone violating the ban, will be immediately removed from the site.
9. Drainage, Sewerage And Septic Tank In The Offices And Camp Area
For hygiene and sanitation, temporary sewerage will be laid out, which will
culminate in septic tank(s) and a soakage pit.
9.2 Drains
Wherever necessary, open drains will be constructed for the disposal of rain
water.
PART V
SITE SECURITY
1 Purpose
2 Scope
This specification defines the rules, regulations and responsibilities which must be
implemented in order to effectively control security operations on the PROJECT site.
The main objective of security is to protect the property from fire & theft and to stop the
unauthorized entry in to the specified area. The company’s security rules and regulation
will be incorporated to the maximum possible extent in to the job site security rules as
per requirement of CUSTOMER.
3.1 Responsibilities
The Site Manager (SM) is responsible for arranging meetings with the Customer
security representatives to outline the Company requirements for security and to
incorporate any Customer requirements in to the security plan of the project.
The HSE Manager will be responsible for implementing the Security Plan,
monitoring and supervising its implementation and administering the subsequent
operations.
The security organization will be establish according to the site condition such as
number of employees area to the guarded and the local condition of law and
order. The nature of responsibilities and strength of security personals to be
deputed at site will be based upon the information provided by the CUSTOMER.
All employees on site must carry their site identity card at all times, Non
compliance with this rule can exclude the person from the site until the site
identity card is produced.
Site employees must not use any site building for the purpose of domestic
habitation. Any employees in breach of this rule will have their site identity card
confiscated followed by their expulsion.
The CUSTOMER representative at site reserves the right to check any issued
site identification cards at any time.
When a person leaves the site on termination or transfer he must return the site
identity card to DESCON. The DESCON shall inform the CUSTOMER of any
such personnel changes and return the relevant site identity card to the
concerned authoritative end. Loss of identity card is to be reported to the HSE
Manager.
3.4 Timekeeping
3.5 Visitors
The temporary visitors will be provided with the visitor’s card after registration of
their name, reason for visit and the address with respect to the company. The
visitor card / batch will be signed of and returned to the gate at the end of visit.
Visitors will be accompanied at all times on site by a responsible person until or
unless they are properly inducted and issued with a full identity card.
Visitors to contractors will only be allowed on site with prior approval of the
CUSTOMER after providing the appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment.
The Security Guard will ensure that all visitors are made aware of any smoking
regulations which are in force on site and of fire and emergency evacuation
procedures and HSE regulations.
Drivers of all delivery and collection vehicles must remain with their vehicles
whilst they are no site. For vehicles entering construction sites where a hot work
permit and / or flammable gas test may be required, the vehicle entry must be
approved by the Construction Manager responsible for the area. Movement
outside the area designated on the entry permit is strictly forbidden.
The Security Guard is responsible for collecting the vehicle entry permit from all
site vehicles on their departure from site and updating the vehicle entry log
book/form.
The Security Guard is responsible for inspecting delivery vehicles to ensure that
Delivery Advice Notes cover the material being carried. The vehicle driver must
identify any materials not for delivery to the site warehouse and to be taken off-
site on departure.
Passengers who accompany drivers of vehicles will not enter the site unless
authorized to do so.
All contractor’s vehicles leaving the site must be checked by the Security Guard
and when such vehicles contain materials and/or equipment, an appropriately
signed Authorization to Remove Material Form must be produced before exit is
allowed.
Car parking for the DESCON and sub-contractors employee vehicles should be
possibly outside the actual construction site, materials compound and contractors
areas.
All doors and gates to the warehouse and laydown areas should be provided with
a lock, which will be secured at the end of each working day by the person
nominated by the Site Manager. It is important that only nominated persons have
access to keys. Spare keys will be available from the security office for
emergency access.
The HSE Manager and another nominee by site manager will be responsible for
making regular inspections of all boundary fences to check for any possible
break. If it is observed so the repair must be carried out on emergency basis.
All sub-contractors are required to provide a secure storage area for materials
and equipment under their control to minimize thefts, stock shrinkage and
consequent project delays.
3.14 Pets
DESCON and its sub-contractor personnel are not allowed to keep pets or other animals
at the construction site.