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S. Approved Person
Authority Designation Company Date
No. Name & Signature
1 HSE Engineer ABC 22.04.2020 Engr. Anton Vergheese
2 Project Manager ABC 22.04.2020 Engr. Haitham Eid
Revisions:
S.N Issue No. Issue Date Prepared By Checked By Approved By
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1 00 12/04/2020 Anton Vergheese
Introduction:
REF: Doc. ABC –HSE – COVID-19 Precautionary Plan 1
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
On December 31st, 2019, the WHO Regional Office in China was informed of cases of pneumonia of
unknown cause detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. On January 7th, 2020, the Chinese
authorities announced they had identified a new virus that causes these cases.
What are Coronaviruses?
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more
severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome (SARS-CoV).
What are the species of coronaviruses that have been discovered so far and that humans
can be infected with from an animal source?
The SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans in 2002 in China and MERS-CoV from dromedary
camels to humans in 2012 in Saudi Arabia. Also, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) had some link to the
seafood and animal market in Wuhan, China.
What is (COVID-19)?
It is the new coronavirus and most cases appeared in the Chinese city, Wuhan at the end of December
2019 in the form of acute pneumonia.
How the virus identified?
The virus was identified through genetic sequences.
What is the origin of the virus?
It is believed that the COVID-19 originated in animals and most cases appeared in the seafood and animal
market in Wuhan.
Can the virus spread from person to person?
Yes, the virus can spread from the infected person to another person through close contact without
protection.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
The common symptoms of COVID-19 include: fever, cough, shortness of breath and sometimes develops
into pneumonia. It may cause severe complications in persons with immunodeficiency, the elderly and
persons with chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and lung diseases. If you have any of these
symptoms call the 937 Service Center.
Sneezing etiquette to prevent infection:
Use tissue papers for sneezing or coughing and dispose them immediately.
Wash your hands with warm water and soap.
Bend your arm and sneeze into your elbow.
Ensure that all budgetary requirements and demands are met to prevent, control, and
recover from the consequences of COVID-19.
1.2 Site Manager
Shall ensure local response plans are established and all necessary training provided.
Ensuring up to date information is communicated to relevant stakeholder groups.
Monitor travels both inbound and outbound in coordination with higher management and act
according to risk level requirements.
Remain up to date with current details on virus status and alerts, risk levels and associated
actions and phase levels as provided by Ministry of Health (MOH) call the 937 Service
Center.
1.3 Emergency Coordinator
Shall liaise with the local emergency authorities to provide information on project locations to
assist in a fast response from the local authorities to emergency situations for transportation
to hospital.
Communicating with others on both the site and camp of the organization for which they
work.
Emergency coordinators must communicate with employees, client, government authorities,
visitors, vendors, manager, engineers, supervisors, workers etc..
Remain up to date with current details on virus status and alerts, risk levels and associated
actions and phase levels as provided by Ministry of Health (MOH), World Health Organization
(WHO) and Centre of Disease Control (CDC).
Assess adequacy of prevention and mitigation controls and advise on most effective
solutions.
1.4 Safety Engineer
Shall monitor review and evaluate the planned provision of medical facilities and staffing as
per requirements by Ministry of Health (MOH), World Health Organization (WHO) and Centre
of Disease Control (CDC).
Shall ensure that medical facilities, first aider ambulance including sanitizers, face masks
gloves provided supplies are adequate.
Conducting training awareness about the Corona Virus through Daily TBT and presentation
at all levels.
Close liaison with site Engineers, Safety personnel and supervisor working at site.
Assist with any isolation, decontamination and medical care and attention requirements.
Vigilant and carry out health and safety related inspection and feedback.
Complement of COVID-19 and general based instructions.
Closely monitor the evolving situation and assess the level of response necessary.
Assess all medical personnel and clinical resource requirements and amend according to
situation and circumstances.
Establish communications with local authorities in coordination with site Admin.
Assess adequacy of prevention and mitigation controls and advise on most effective
solutions.
Activate specific health screening and monitoring processes at relevant risk levels.
Review and ensure that critical information released is factual and current and is released
through the correct channels.
Ensuring suitable and enough healthcare support including medical supplies are available.
According to MOH, 2019-nCoV infection is transmitted from an infected person to another through close,
unprotected contact. To date, MOH pointed out, no specific medication or vaccine for the virus has been
developed. It can be avoided, though, by observing the recommended preventive measures. Intensive
medical healthcare, and treatment of the symptoms remain the best way to address infection, MOH
stressed.
Noteworthy, MOH has issued guidelines for the passengers heading to the regions stricken by 2019-nCoV.
As part of those guidelines, the Ministry discouraged against contact with animals (alive or dead), animal
products, going to animal markets, or contact with the persons suffering respiratory symptoms.
MOH called on anyone who experiences respiratory symptoms to stay at home, avoid contact with others,
and refrain from traveling for as long as the symptoms remain, as well as covering the mouth and nose
with napkins when coughing or sneezing. It also recommended washing the hands with water and soap for
at least 20 seconds, or with alcohol disinfectants.
3. Projects entry screening policy for employees subcontractor visitors and vendors
ABC management issued official email for all the projects to perform screening of all employees of ABC,
subcontractor visitors and vendors at the project entry point, site management will provide all the logistic
and financial supports for readiness of needed material. (Appendix: 1)
Specific location will be allocated and Security team shall be performing screening by spraying disinfectant,
testing with forehead thermometer for all the employees, subcontractors, visitors and vendors coming
inside the project premises. Security Guards shall be protected by themselves by using face mask, gloves
before conducting screening all the personal details including readings of thermometer, travel history of
outside country and inside country as well will be maintained on register.
Isolated area shall be provided for each suspected employee and measures shall be
taken as follows,
The area shall be signposted, and the isolated personnel shall be monitored on
daily basis. Especial care should be given to ensure the following:
Limit the number of personnel allowed into the area (only medical staff, and
limited housekeeping person, who shall be trained on the applicable protection
procedures by the medical staff)
Ensure adequate housekeeping and disinfection of rooms (the isolated personnel
shall be trained regarding housekeeping basics)
Ensure adequate housekeeping and disinfection of rooms (the isolated personnel
shall be trained regarding housekeeping basics)
Dispose properly the potentially contaminated clothes, bed linen, etc.
(biological hazard).
Disinfectant solution shall be sprayed by daily basis at accommodation.
Place hand sanitizers / soap / posters in prominent places of the toilets, mosque & rest
area.
Assure that soap and washbasins are available for frequent hand washing, as washing
kills the virus on the hands, and prevents COVID-19 from spreading. washing
Display info stickers inside the workplace that illustrate the correct way to wash hands.
Peoples who remain in contact with positive person should also been tested immediately and
send them to the quarantine facility for 14 day or till the result came.
The Project management shall follow any additional instructions referred by the local
health authority;
The Project management shall set up a Media statement and manage the media (if require).
10 Medical Facilities
Site medical facility is fully functional with all the necessary items and approved nurse/ first
Aiders will be available during working hours.
Shall provide all necessary PPE, tools and hygiene materials as described in the below,
A stock register to be maintained by the site nurse/ First Aider.
All subcontractor management to ensure adequate resources to ensure the daily
monitoring register of their own workers; such reports shall be submitted to ABC
management on request;
A separate disposable bin (blue) shall be provided for each area and it shall be stenciled
by “Medical Waste”. It shall be disposed to hazardous waste container by daily basis.
Hazardous waste container shall be covered with plastic sheets
Disposal of hazardous waste shall be followed as per PME requirement.
12 PPE Requirements
Should be provided 3ply Surgical mask & gloves to an employee who isolated and any
employee who goes outside for mess purchasing or any other emergencies.
Janitors should wear face mask, long sleeves rubber gloves, and gumboots.
every location of sites & office Provided De ionized water, microbes on hands &
Carbomer Moisturizers. Cross contaminations.
3 Disinfecting Spray units Disinfect with 70 :30 % of For the purpose of
volume Site Sanitization
5 Ambulance, Fire Aid room Facilities Well Equipped Ambulance Emergency & First Aid
& First Aid room Services
Workers individually cleaned their tools and equipment with bleach disinfectant solution and
clean with a dry cloth.
Tools must be cleaned in infrequent intervals.
Do not use other worker's tools without proper sterilization
Vehicle must be sterilized before & after the trip with disinfectant liquid or spray especially
need to disinfectant doorknobs, steering, seats, etc. Utilize form T&D Checklist - Daily
Cleaning Transport
Mandatory vehicle sterilization/disinfection shall be performed prior to entry at site or
laydown premises personnel using a disinfection solution composed of 5 tablespoons (1/3rd
cup) bleach per gallon of water or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water.
Where possible, wash your hands before you get into transport & after you arrive
Wash transport surfaces by cleaning with soap and water, then disinfect. Normal household
disinfectants are effective – seek advice if you aren’t sure.
Solutions containing IPA, (Isopropyl alcohol )or bleaches are effective also
Disposable cleaning cloths are preferred but not essential.
All the training records shall be maintained which includes the photos signs of attendees
must be available for verification as when it needed to the Client/relevant authorities.
937
Saudi Government Corona Emergency Call Service
Number
CAFETERIA SPRAYED WITH DISINFECTANT AND TEA BOY WITH FULL PPES
REF: Doc. ABC –HSE – COVID-19 Precautionary Plan 27
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA