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INTRODUCTION
Inspections are an invaluable way of identifying potential workplace hazards before they cause a
health and safety problem. It is a proactive approach of monitoring the workplace safety for the
prevention of accidents through the maintenance of safe working conditions and removal of any
potential hazards that arise in the workplace.
Provide an easy–to-follow and unambiguous process for conducting and documenting site safety
inspections.
Identify unsafe acts/conditions/work practices for rectifying them.
Promote safety awareness among employees by alerting them of the hazards.
Demonstration of management safety commitment through identification & elimination of hazards.
23.1 DEFINITIONS
Safety Inspection: a system used for proactive monitoring of safety performance to identify
workplace hazards (unsafe acts/condition/work practices) through formal site visits.
Team Leader: Person, who controls, supervises and guides a group of persons working in his
department, division or section.
Equipment Inspection: Inspections of equipment by Marafiq Safety Section prior to bring on to plant
and use
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Document ID No: MSSM-1-SF-001
Power & Water Utility Company for
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Jubail and Yanbu (MARAFIQ) Valid Until : November 12 2010
23.2 RESPONSIBILITIES
Department Manager should ensure that:
Safety inspections are scheduled, conducted, and documented in all work areas under his
jurisdiction
Corrective actions are taken to control risks against the findings of the safety inspections.
Copies of all documentation covering safety inspections are retained at their worksite for one (1)
year.
Prior permission shall be obtained from area person in-charge or Central Control Room operator
to enter unmanned or restricted areas/facilities.
(Abbreviations:-
EMT – Executive Managing Team
HSE – Health Safety & Environment)
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Operation Manager should form an inspection team comprising members from Maintenance,
Engineering and Loss Prevention (Contractor if applicable) to conduct monthly site safety
inspection under his leadership.
For workshops & warehouses inspections, the team would be restricted to Department
Manager, team leader & representative from Loss Prevention.
Decide the area and the date of the month on which inspection should be conducted and will
inform the team members in advance.
Ensure that all the areas within his jurisdiction are inspected at least once in six months.
Forward a copy of the monthly safety inspection report to Safety Section including team
members.
Liaise with his department staff and other departments for accomplishment of corrective
actions by target date & action party.
Adopt a follow up procedure to assure that the corrective actions are taken against the
inspection findings.
Note: - Safety Inspection guidelines for inspecting items under different headings are given in
attachment 2 for easy reference.
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Each EMT member excluding President will conduct two safety inspections in a year - one safety walk
in Jubail and one Safety walk in Yanbu
All EMT team members (together) will conduct two safety inspections in a year - one safety walk in
Jubail and one Safety walk in Yanbu
The visit team will assemble in the relevant facility Conference Room (Area Manager to book the
conference room). It is anticipated that the total visit time will be no more than 3 hours.
The Facility Manager, Superintendent, Shift Engineer and Maintenance Manager or Superintendent
and Loss Prevention representative should be present. If facility manager is unavailable on the
notified dates, ensure that a deputy is available.
Loss Prevention representative will provide an overview of the facility’s safety performance with
respect to the Site Safety Targets & Performance, status of the incident and non-compliances related
corrective actions, commenting as appropriate on areas for improvement.
The EMT members will split into two teams or more to carry out site inspection on selected areas of
the facility, accompanied by facility’s representatives.
After the site inspections the teams will re-assemble in the Conference Room to discuss the findings
and any action required.
Marafiq safety section representative will collate the observations of EMT team & forward the report to
the Facility Manager.
Facility Manager should liaise with other departments, contractors, etc, for resolving interacting safety
related issues.
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Document ID No: MSSM-1-SF-001
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23.7.2 User should forward a written Equipment inspection request and get following listed machines inspected
by Marafiq Safety section prior to bringing on site as per checklist attached: -
Mobile Crane Inspection– Please refer Title – Lifting Equipment – inspection checklist number
Forklift Inspection Please refer Title – Lifting Equipment – inspection checklist number –
Excavator – Attachment-7
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Document ID No: MSSM-1-SF-001
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Attachment 1
SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT
From:
Report # J( ) Y( )
Department:
Facility: Location:
Date: Time:
Inspection Team Name Job Title
Inspection Team Leader
Inspection Team Member 1
Inspection Team Member 2.
Inspection Team Member 3.
Status
Preventive / Corrective Action
Item No. Observation ETC Closed /
Action Required Party
open
Note: Please return this form to Safety Section after taking action(s) on above mentioned Safety Non-
Compliance(s)
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Attachment 2
Safety Inspection guidelines given below are provided for easy reference to inspect items under
different headings.
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3. WORKPLACE
A. Good housekeeping – maintained
B. Access / egress - provided
C. Floors free from slipping hazards
D. Floors free from tripping hazards
E. Steel barriers – provided
F. Warning tape -provided
G. Flashing beacon lamps - provided
H. Illumination – adequate
I. Flameproof lighting - provided
J. Entry – restricted / prohibited
K. Waste bins – provided / segregated / labeled
Drinking water – available
L.
Non drinking water - identified
M. Toilets - adequate / hygienically clean
N. Ventilation - provided
O. Exhaust ventilation / hood - provided
P. Odor control system - working
Q. Locker rooms - provided
R. Openings- pits, holes, skylights, etc covered / guarded / screened
S. Aisles, stairs and passageways– marked /guarded /free from slips,
trip & fire hazards / clearance maintained for people and moving
machines
T. Access, exits, emergency exits and escape routes – marked /
signs posted / free from obstacles / clearly visible / lighting
provided
U. Workstation including chair– ergonomically sound
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1. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
A. Electrical tools/equipment –maintained / inspected /safe to use
B. Ladder used – Non conductive of electricity
C. Cables – free from defects of cuts / damaged insulation
D. Cables - Secured properly
E. Cables - Free from defects
F. Cables - Routed safely
G. Cables - Free from tape joints
H. Cables connectors –safe & free from defects
I. Plugs & sockets –safe & free from defects
J. GFCI (ELCB) – provided
K. Tools – insulated
L. Testers – insulated and safe to use
M. Electrical face shield – provided / used
N. Rubber mats – provided / used
O. Equipment –
i. Marked with identification numbers
ii. Isolated
iii. Locked
iv. Tagged / safety signs posted
v. Grounded
vi. Tested and proved dead
P. Switchboards / panel – closed
Q. Electrical panels – closed & secured
R. Panels – identified and accessible
S. Condition of equipment / fixtures – guarded / safe
T. Explosion proof fixtures in flammable atmosphere – available
U. Second man for live work – accompanied
7.LIFTING OPERATIONS
A. Lifting crane – Tested, certified & safe to use
B. Forklift – Tested, certified & safe to use
C. Lifting tackles – Tested, certified & safe to use
D. Man basket – tested, certified & safe to use
E. Load test certificates – available
F. Lifting study for critical lift – prepared
G. Rigger – appointed
H. Signal man – appointed
I. Operator – licensed
J. Safe and unsafe equipment – segregated
K. Storage – Proper & safe
L. Inventory – maintained
8.MACHINERY GUARDING
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A. Guard – provided
B. Machine – stable & rigid
C. Safe operating instructions – posted
D. Fence - provided where required
E. Locked where required
F. Exhaust – routed outside
G. Emergency stop switch – provided & operational
H. Push sticks for carpentry machines – provided / used
I. Gap between tool rest and grinding wheel – correct
9.SCAFFOLDING
A. Scaffold supervisor –qualified / present while erection/alteration
B. Scaffold erectors – Trained /wear full body harness
C. Scaffolding – inspected & tagged
D. Scaffolding structure –stable & rigid
E. Platform – fully boarded
F. Platform – free from excess material
G. Wooden boards – secured & free from defects
H. Base plates & braces– provided
I. Steel / wooden planking under base plates on soft soil – placed
J. Two guardrails – provided
K. Toe boards – provided
L. Castor wheels – locked
M. Access/Ladder – provided & adequate
N.
10.LADDERS
A. Nonconductive for electrical works –used
B. Conforms to International Standards
C. Standing on a firm base
D. Secured by lashing /clamping to stiles
E. Held by second person if not secured
F. Installed at 75 Deg angle –slope 1:4
G. Extended 1 meter above platform
H. Stiles – in good condition
I. Rungs – in good condition
J. Non slip pads –provided
K. Cages – provided for fixed ladders
L. Locking device for step or A frame ladders – provided
M. Allowed one person at a time on ladder
11.HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
A. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) available
B. Hazard Communication program – developed /implemented
C. Employee Training Program - developed /implemented
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13.PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT
A. Vessels – Inspected, pressure tested and tagged
B. Connections – appropriate
C. Breathing air compressor / filter - provided
D. Safety valves –provided /operational
E. Vent / pressure relieve valves – provided
F. Pressure regulator valve – functional
G. Drains – clear
H. Flexible hoses – connected with proper couplings and secured
14.WATER SAFETY
A. Lifebuoys– provided
B. Rescue team – available
C. Life jacket – provided / used
D. Rescue rope lines
E. Warning notices – posted
F. Platforms and gangways – barricaded
G. Grab lines – provided
Self Contained Underwater Breathing apparatus SCUBA –
H.
provided-
I. Life boat – inspected / safe to use
15.HOT WORK
A. Gas cylinders – kept upright & secured
B. Gas cutting set – inspected
C. Flashback arrestors – provided
D. Hose check valves at torch end – used
E. Fireproof screens / metal sheets – used
F. Fire blanket – Used
G. Standby Attendant/Fire watch –appointed
H. Fire extinguisher – kept nearby
I. Welding cables – in good condition
J. Welding apron – available / used
K. Welding screen – used
L. Electric holder – insulated
M. Cables / couplings – insulated and in good condition
N. Earth – connected
O. Proper welding respirators – used
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16.EXCAVATION
A. Underground services – Identified
B. Hand digging – performed as specified in PTWC
C. Machine digging – performed if specified in PTWC
D. Shoring / Benching Sloping – provided
E. Trench sheets / steel piling – provided
F. Spoil – kept 1 meter away
G. Cross over bridge – provided
H. Access / ladder – provided
I. Stop blocks for vehicles – provided
J. Dewatering – done / being continued
K. Hard barriers – placed 1 meter away from edges
L. Means of escape – provided
M. Emergency arrangement – available
N. Ventilation – provided
O. Flashing lamps – provided
P. Underground services – protected
17.RADIOGRAPHY
A. Prior notice to concerned - given
B. Radiation caution signs - posted
C. Barrier - erected up to safe distance
D. Flashing warning lamps – provided
E. Contingency plan – made
F. Contractor – licensed
G. Employees – classified
H. Ionizing radiation request - completed
18.EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENT
A. Rescue winch & tripod - ready
B. Stretcher / body harnesses - available
C. Trained rescuer – appointed
D. Emergency eyewash & shower - provided
E. Assembly points - marked
F. Wind socks - installed
G. Emergency evacuation plan – posted
H. Emergency contact telephone number – posted
I. Emergency communication system -available.
19.LIGHTING
A. Lighting - adequate / no eyestrain / glare / reflection
B. Stairs and doors - lit properly
C. Bulbs / tubes– working
D. Walkways – adequately illuminated / clear vision
E. Lighting fixtures – clean / efficiently working
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22.CHLORINE SAFETY
A. Cylinders –
a. i) Tested and certified
ii) Free from defects like corrosion, dents, pitting, etc.
B. Protective safety caps - in place
C. Emergency repair kits -available
D. Lime pit - available
E. Ammonia torch - available
F. Lifting beams – tested & certified
G. Lifting crane – Tested & certified
H. Safety signs – provided
I. Container handling instructions - posted
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J. Windsocks - provided
K. Material Safety Data Sheet - available
L. SCBA - available
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Note: Please Complete the Requirements Specified In Equipment Inspection Checklist Form
Issued By Safety Section Prior to the Actual Inspection.
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Inspected by : Signature :
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Forklift Details:
Make: Type:
Model: Serial Number:
CHECK POINTS YES NO
1. Forklift operator’s license/certificate - valid
Name of Operator: License Number:
Date of certification: Date of Expiry:
2. Forklift’s current load test certificate from third party inspectorate - exists
Name of Third party inspectorate:
Test certificate No:
Date of certification: Date of Expiry:
3. Safe working Load - clearly marked and or known by the driver
4. Flashing warning light - fitted and in working order
5. Lifting mast chain, brakes & hydraulic system - in good condition?
6. Dangerous moving parts - suitably guarded
7. Tires - free from obvious defects
8. Audible reversing alarm - fitted and in working order
9. Electrical (battery) connections - covered and free from obvious defects
10. Fire extinguisher - inspected & in good condition
Inspected by : Signature :
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Attachment 6
_____________________________ ___________________
Name
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Attachment 7
EXCAVATOR INSPECTION FORM
_____________________________ ___________________
Name
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Attachment 8
VACUUM TANKER INSPECTION FORM
_____________________________ ___________________
Name
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