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REQUISITION NO: 3000731661
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
SECTION 9.0 – SAFETY PLAN
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TABLE OF CONTENT
3 TRAINING/CERTIFICATION........................................................................................... 19
3.1 SAFETY TRAINING ....................................................................................................... 19
3.2 SPECIFIC TASK INSTRUCTION ...................................................................................... 20
3.3 SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAM .................................................................................. 20
3.4 RECENT RECORDS TO VERIFY PROPER IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAFETY TRAINING
PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES ................................................................................................... 21
3.5 RECENT RECORDS TO VERIFY PROPER IMPLEMENTATION OF JOB SKILLS / COMPETENCY
TRAINING PROGRAM .............................................................................................................. 21
3.6 CERTIFICATES EARNED BY RAWABI BUTEC PERSONNEL ............................................ 21
3.7 JOBS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION ............................................................................. 21
3.7.1 WELDING, CUTTING & GRINDING SAFETY .................................................21
3.7.2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY ENERGIZATION & ISOLATION PROCEDURE .........27
3.7.3 SCAFFOLDS / TEMPORARY WORK PLATFORM..........................................31
3.7.4 CRANES, RIGGING/ LIFTING EQUIPMENT/ OPERATIONS .........................36
3.7.5 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ...........................................................................42
3.7.6 CIVIL WORKS ..................................................................................................44
3.7.7 ROAD TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ..................................................49
4 BEHAVIORAL COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................ 52
4.1 DISCIPLINARY ACTION PLAN ................................................................................ 52
4.1.1 General ............................................................................................................52
4.1.2 Inexcusable Safety Violations / Offenses .........................................................52
4.1.3 Field Safety Enforcement by Line Management / Supervision .........................53
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6.6 RECENT RECORDS TO VERIFY THAT JOB SITE SAFETY INSPECTIONS ARE CONDUCTED AND
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN ................................................................................................ 66
6.7 RECENT RECORDS TO VERIFY THAT ONGOING SAFETY INSPECTIONS OF TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT ARE CONDUCTED AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN .............................................. 66
7 INCIDENT REPORTING & INVESTIGATION ................................................................. 66
7.1 RECORDING, REPORTING & INVESTIGATING ACCIDENTS / INCIDENTS.......... 66
7.1.1 Oral Report.......................................................................................................66
7.1.2 Written Report ..................................................................................................67
7.1.3 Detailed Report / Investigation Report..............................................................67
7.1.4 Investigating Team / Committee .......................................................................67
7.1.5 Investigation .....................................................................................................67
7.1.6 Post-Accident / Injury Corrective Action ...........................................................68
7.2 SAFETY REPORTS AND RECORDS ...................................................................... 68
7.2.1 Safety Reports .................................................................................................68
7.2.2 Records ............................................................................................................69
7.2.3 First Aid Log / Treatment Register ...................................................................70
7.3 RECENT RECORDS TO VERIFY THAT INCIDENTS ARE BEING REPORTED ........................... 71
7.4 RECENT RECORDS TO VERIFY THAT MONTHLY INCIDENT / INJURY STATISTICAL SUMMARY IS
PROVIDED TO CLIENTS ........................................................................................................... 71
8 JOB SPECIFIC SAFETY APPROACH ........................................................................... 71
8.1 HAZARD COMMUNICATION/ MSDS ....................................................................... 71
8.2 JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS (JSAS) .............................................................................. 71
8.3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE ........................................... 72
8.4 RECENT RECORDS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF PROCEDURES TO IDENTIFY, EVALUATE, AND
CONTROL W ORKPLACE HAZARDS ........................................................................................... 72
9 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) ............................................................ 72
9.1 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND CLOTHING ............................ 72
9.1.1 General Requirements .....................................................................................72
9.2 SITE PERSONNEL / EQUIPMENT (COLOR CODING / LABELING) IDENTIFICATION .. 75
9.2.1 Safety Personnel ..............................................................................................75
9.2.2 Field Operation Personnel................................................................................75
9.2.3 RAWABI BUTEC Construction Equipment .......................................................76
9.3 SAFETY SIGNS, NOTICES, BARRICADES & GUARDING...................................... 76
9.4 RECORDS OF PPE QUALITY ........................................................................................ 78
10 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES ............................................................... 78
10.1 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN ........................................................................... 78
10.1.1 General Requirements .....................................................................................78
10.1.2 Action To Be Taken ..........................................................................................79
10.1.3 Site Emergency Evacuation Flowchart .............................................................80
10.1.4 Emergency Assembly Areas / Muster Points ...................................................81
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1 LINE ACCOUNTABILITY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This plan outlines the Health, Safety and Environment practice that must be followed by
RAWABI BUTEC, its Job performers and all its subcontractors during the performance of any
construction project.
This also emphasize that safety is a primary factor to the successful completion of the project
and should be a major part in the continued effort in establishing a good name for the
company in the Construction Industry.
RAWABI BUTEC believes that “An accident could never be justified for any reason” thus it is
fully committed for the protection of the company’s number one asset, the workers, as well as
its properties and the environment during the execution of the project.
1.2 GENERAL
RAWABI BUTEC HSE Plan shall be the primary reference for the HSE management System
and practices to be applied in this project. It shall provide RAWABI BUTEC the necessary
safe work procedures, documents and guidelines that define the individual responsibilities,
safe work practices and methods in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
This plan is deemed a “Dynamic Document”, thus, all procedures, methods and instructions
are to be reviewed on an ongoing basis and updated whenever necessary as a result of new
legislation, site and work requirements, work methods and technology and changing project
conditions. It shall be, however, continuously consistent with the internationally accepted
standards and the applicable Host government HSE regulations.
1.3 SCOPE
The requirements of this HSE Plan extend to all RAWABI BUTEC employees and its sub-
contractors with responsibility for implementing and maintaining the HSE Standards and
practices mentioned in this manual.
This includes contractual HSE requirements, procedures and applicable HOST government
HSE regulations.
1.4 REFERENCES
- OSHA
- British Safety Standards
- CLIENT’s Health & Safety Requirements (In preparing Project Specific HSE Plan)
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It is the objective of RAWABI BUTEC to provide to all its workers and it subcontractors safe
working condition, quality tools & equipment and appropriate personal protective equipment to
demonstrate its visible commitment to the project HSE Policy.
Demonstrate active personal involvement in safety, health, security and environmental issues
through attending safety meetings, management’s periodic safety audits, safety alignment
sessions, weekly safety assessment walk-through, routine daily toolbox talks, inspections,
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safety performance enhancement programs / leadership training and all other activities where
safety is an important concern.
Storage areas, access, facilities for welfare, first aid & sanitation, etc.
Basic precautions for dealing with fire and related job hazards.
Check over work methods and precautions with supervision before work starts.
Encourage safety awareness by supporting safety meetings, Toolbox Talks, open forum
discussions, safety training and above all, in leading by good example in showing genuine
concern for safety, health and environmental protection.
Ensure that all accidents / incidents including first-aid cases, near-miss and fires are reported
immediately to client representative in accordance with the provisions contained in this
project-specific SHES Procedure (Incident/ Accident Reporting).
Ensure availability of approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at site at all times and
set a personal example for employees by wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
and clothing at all times, conducting safety inspections, correcting on the spot - observed
hazards, unsafe conditions or practices.
Report administratively to the Project Manager and functionally to the Client HSE Manager.
He may directly report to the corporate management through the Area manager, to ensure
that in instances where matters of safety and production may conflict, safety matter receives
the highest attention and priority.
Represent RAWABI BUTEC in all matters pertaining to safety, security, health and
environmental issues before the client and perform all related coordination activities.
Be fully conversant with the approved project-specific emergency procedure and ensure all
project personnel properly understand the procedure.
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Investigate and report all incidents including Near-Misses and recommend Control or
Mitigating measures to prevent recurrence.
Keep an organized and up-to-date record of all recordable injuries, fires, motor vehicle
accidents (MVA's), property damage incidents, crane / heavy equipment incidents, including
near accidents / near-misses, first aid cases and all other pertinent safety records.
Understand all safety, health, security and environmental related requirements of client and
client-approved SHES Program. Ensure compliance of project work force with the program. It
is the direct responsibility of the Site Safety Manager / Engineer to bring directly to the
attention of top Management, any hindrances in implementation of the safety program faced
at site, that hamper effective implementation of the project safety program and objectives, for
appropriate assistance and proper action.
Conduct documented in-house pre-site deployment safety orientation or induction course with
new employees and returnees upon their arrival at project site and before they are assigned
of any task or deployed to their respective work assignments. Inspect the work site daily to
report and correct unsafe methods, conditions or work practices.
Conduct or facilitate safety training / refresher courses with the site work force in conjunction
with site management. Keep a record of every weekly safety meetings on site, complete with
subjects discussed and a list of attendees.
Monitor and ensure that Job Safety Analysis (JSA) / Safe Work Plans are fully observed and
complied with by supervisors / foremen with their respective work groups.
Ensure site offices, First-Aid and welfare facilities are maintained in good sanitary and
hygienic standards.
Develop and promote positive attitude towards safety, health and environment in him and with
those he supervises.
Ensure utmost regard for safety and health of all personnel involved in all operations and that
of equipment as well.
Know applicable Client requirements and be familiar with applicable work permit procedures.
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Coordinate with sub-contractors and other contractors on site to avoid any confusion in areas
of Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) or interfacing activities.
Check that equipment and tools (both power and hand tools) are used properly and
maintained in good operating condition.
Make sure that Front Line Supervisors (FLS) of each group knows how to obtain and manage
required assistance to an injured person, including administering first aid treatment and
summoning external assistance when called for.
Ensure that qualified alternate supervision is available at all times to act in his absence.
Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment is available and that they are properly
worn.
Send employee(s) from his group, when necessary, for safety training or certification courses.
Ensure that right and qualified persons are assigned for each job and prohibit a person to
work when physically or mentally unable to discharge his assigned duties.
Cooperate with the safety personnel by acting on their recommendations, results of site safety
inspections or spot observations.
Ensure giving immediate due course of action to all safety circulars / notices / bulletins issued
by Safety Department and, where required, make a report of action taken. Prepare Job Safety
Analysis (JSA) and enforce the same with his men, if and when required such as on non-
routine / high-risk activities.
Coordinate with client HSE site representative with regards to safety, health, security and
environmental issues/ concerns that affects day-to-day operation.
Be fully conversant with the established emergency procedure and ensure that the same is
fully conveyed to and understood by site employees in his respective area of coverage.
Advise site management through his immediate superior practical & attainable means to
improve working conditions, existing work methods and practices; Ways to prevent fire and
other incidents at worksite; Contractual concerns that may affect safety, health & welfare of
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workers; Provision and use of special protective clothing and equipment for specific tasks.;
Specific job associated hazards in which concerned workers must be made aware of;
Observed deviation from approved procedure / work methods or non-conformance to the
client- approved project-specific HSE Program.
Carry out site surveys / patrols to see that only safe work methods are in operation, that
health and safety requirements are being observed, and welfare facilities are adequate and
properly maintained.
Assist the site Safety Manager/ engineer in investigation and determining the cause of any
incident including near misses and recommend means of preventing their recurrence.
Supervise the recording and analysis of information on injuries, damage and production loss.
Assess incident trends, serious safety violations and review overall safety performance.
Prepare topics for weekly general toolbox meeting relevant to the job at hand. Supervise /
monitor daily toolbox meetings or pre-job instruction meetings of foremen / supervisors.
Foster within the company an understanding that injury prevention and damage control are an
integral part of business and operational efficiency.
Stop the job whenever unsafe acts or conditions are observed, particularly those that may
pose potential accident.
Monitor and ensure compliance of field work force with the work permit system. Check
observance and enforcement of supervisors / foremen of Job Safety Analyses on non-routine/
high-risk activities i.e. confined space entry, deep excavation, critical lift, man basket
operation, etc.
Inform his Site Safety Manager any constraint that hampers effective site implementation of
the safety program, client’s requirements and corporate objectives.
1.7.2.5 Foreman
He must be aware that he is directly responsible for the safety and welfare of his workmen
and the safe execution of every task performed in his area of responsibility.
Communicate with his subordinates potential job hazards in the immediate work surrounding
and those associated with work process, tools, materials and equipment involved, upon
assigning them and before the start of the work. Discuss such details with emphasis on each
specific craft in which his subordinates are engaged i.e. potential fall hazards and falling
object hazards associated with work at heights his subordinates are likely to confront; inert
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gases and toxic fumes his welders may confront; possibility of being caught-in on the part of
his crew using rotating tools, etc.
Train new workers under his supervision, by way of guiding and coaching them in existing
work methods, procedures or practices, with emphasis on safety in mind.
Ensure that workers understand the job, work method desired, equipment / tools / materials
employed, and all necessary precautions to be taken upon acceptance of and prior to
performing the job. Foremen must confirm such understanding with their respective
subordinates through pre-job safety instruction meeting.
Be familiar with the client’s and plant procedures / guidelines applicable to the work in which
subordinate workers are engaged such as plant’s specific work permit requirements, security
and facility restrictions, equipment entry requirements, etc.
Integrate in the day-to-day activities, site inspection / patrol to identify and correct any unsafe
conditions or practices. Where required, document and coordinate the safety inspection
activities and findings with the site HSE representatives.
Conduct, at the start of work shift, a short toolbox meeting or pre-task safety instruction with
his subordinates before the commencement of work, to highlight task-related hazards and
safety measures required. This meeting must be conducted at the actual location of the work
to be performed in order to clearly emphasize or point out the relevant details associated with
the job including tools / equipment / materials to be used and the approved execution method
to be employed, including the provision of necessary special Personal Protective Equipment,
where required.
Be familiar with the applicable provisions of the client Accident Free Policy, and incorporate
them in the day-to-day tasks and manning of his workmen.
Prepare initial report of accident / incident including near misses in his area of responsibility.
Participate in the required accident investigation, identify causes associated, establish
permanent preventive actions and enforce them in his respective areas of supervision.
Correct promptly observed unsafe acts such as horseplay or the taking of short cuts or
unnecessary risks.
Commend or nominate to site HSE Department for safety recognition, employees who, by
action or initiative, prevent or eliminate hazards or unsafe conditions or practices or who have
shown exemplary safety behavior worth emulating by his colleague.
Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for his planned activities for the week in conjunction with
his supervisor and with site safety personnel (where necessary) in compliance with Client
HSE Manual, on approved format.
Report near-misses or unsafe conditions that pose imminent danger for early prevention of
potential accidents/ injuries and discuss promptly with his subordinates for their awareness.
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Conduct specific task safety instruction with his craftsmen assigned on hazardous work such
as operating mechanical equipment, rotating machine, pneumatic tools, working with
hazardous materials, dealing with new processes/ activities, etc.
Conduct an End-of-Shift Safety Check or after-work inspection before leaving his assigned
work area, particularly in hot work areas where the possibility of a smoldering fire may occur.
Ensure that all mobile plants and machineries are switched off and left in a safe manner.
Be fully familiar with the established project-specific emergency procedure and ensure that
the same is fully conveyed to respective workmen under his area of supervision.
Set a personal example and promote positive interest towards safety before his subordinates,
by acting as a role model, through exemplifying basic compliance i.e. proper wearing of
PPE’s, avoiding shortcuts, discouraging use of defective tools / equipment or those of sub-
standard quality, adhering to work permit procedure and prompt correction of unsafe
conditions / practices.
Has the direct responsibility for his personal safety, the safety of his colleagues working next
to him, and in maintaining his tools in proper working condition and usage at all times.
Wear properly, issued personal protective equipment (PPEs) such as head / eye / foot
protection, fall protection, face protection, respiratory protection, hand protection, etc. and
observe proper maintenance, handling and personal care of the same.
Inspect issued tools / equipment prior to its use and maintain them in clean and proper
condition at all times. Report and return defective ones.
Strictly follow work permit requirements and approved job-specific procedure including job
safety analysis (JSA).
Initiate clean up in his assigned work area anytime the condition requires and before the end
of each work shift.
Prevent tripping hazards, fire hazards and access obstructions in his assigned work area, by
maintaining his tools, equipment and materials in an orderly condition at all times.
When in doubt, for any reason, do not proceed; consult immediate superior or another
experienced co-worker to ensure safe performance of any task.
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Know the location and be familiar with basic operations of first-aid firefighting equipment e.g.
portable fire extinguishers, fire hoses / hydrants available in the immediate work area.
Do not proceed with new task unless there is a clear understanding of the details about its
safe execution, method, tools / equipment involved and the associated potential job hazards
and appropriate preventive measures have been clearly discussed by the immediate
supervisor. Seek assistance from senior authority or site safety representatives if required.
Workers have the right not to proceed with the work or cease from an ongoing work or refuse
to proceed following a given instruction (if need be) in the interest of safety.
Know how to summon first aid or emergency assistance if and when needed. Consult
immediate superior or site safety representatives for instructions.
Report to his immediate superior any unsafe condition observed in his work area for
immediate correction. Correct or eliminate the hazard if manageable.
Attend compulsory weekly safety toolbox meetings, emergency safety meetings, training (if
called for) and other related activities.
Cooperate with safety representatives and site authorities by way of obeying instructions,
reminders and observing spot corrections.
Caution any fellow employee he observes engaging in an unsafe practice or exposed to any
unsafe condition.
Read Company’s posted information on safety, health and environmental concerns i.e.
posters, safety newsletters, bulletins, circulars, etc.
Take positive interest in maintaining safety as a personal day-to-day concern and priority.
Respond positively to his immediate supervisor’s behavioral observation feedback (i.e. in the
form of counseling, spot correction or commendation), for a continuing behavioral conditioning
and personal development.
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Hazard Identification
PPE Requirements
Housekeeping
Fall Protection
Scaffolding
Excavation
Permit to Work
Health & Hygiene, including the use of first-aid and medical services
Security
Incident Reporting
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Incentive program
No ID will be issued by the Client unless the employee being applied for has undertaken the
compulsory safety orientation.
In sending approved batch of site personnel for the required safety orientation, a responsible
RAWABI BUTEC site co-coordinator must be available to accompany and assist the group to
the actual venue of the orientation until they are properly endorsed and have completed the
orientation.
Proper documentation through signing on the HSE Induction Attendance Record of all
personnel who have undergone induction must be maintained on project throughout the
duration of work. Such records are important documents required in processing project
Identification Card application with the client to confirm that the employee has taken the
mandatory HSE induction course. A copy will be taken by RAWABI BUTEC for its own file
record.
Topics to be discussed during the In-house safety orientation include but are not limited to the
following:
Safety meetings
Smoking policy
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Traffic safety
Rotating tools
Respiratory protection
Confined spaces
Material handling
Temporary supports
Color-coding inspection
Disciplinary procedure
That, he will not roam around the work site without being accompanied in the entire
course of site walkthrough by the responsible representative of the concerned Site
Department or Section.
That he may be briefed on the use of basic PPE when taking a guided tour around the
worksite.
That, in the case of any site emergency including drills, during which he is on project
site, the responsible representative of the concerned Department / Section, must
provide him the necessary guidance and assistance in the proper response to the
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situation i.e. guiding him to the safe assembly area, signing in on the emergency
register, etc. and take full accountability for him.
Signed attendance record must be maintained on file with RAWABI BUTEC’s site HSE office
throughout the duration of the project.
Please refer to Attachment A04 – Signed Attendance Sheets of Safety Orientation Program.
3 TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
3.1 SAFETY TRAINING
To further promote and maintain the highest level of safety awareness possible among
workers, selected project personnel will undergo project related trainings relevant with the
scope of work. This may include but not limited to the following:
Defensive Driving
PTW System
Respiratory Protection
Key training sessions will be undertaken in accord with a pre-planned and agreed format.
Where necessary and appropriate, participants will be provided with hard copy hand-outs
detailing information presented during the course. Language will be in language appropriate
to the individual and will maximize the use of graphics to minimize problems of
comprehension. At a minimum, RAWABI BUTEC will provide training material in English,
Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Pilipino and any other language that is spoken by 10% or more of the
project personnel.
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Proper documentation of each Safety Training conducted on the project will be entered on
client-approved Training Attendance Record Format, if any. Copies of attendance records will
be kept at the project safety office throughout the duration of the job and, where required,
made available to client during safety audits. Where Certificate of Attendance are issued after
the course, original copy will be given to successful participants and a set of copy of the
attendance certificates will be filed in RAWABI BUTEC’s Area Office as part of employees
permanent record.
guidance have to be extended by the responsible foreman, it is important, that the worker
himself who accepts the task, faithfully knows and acknowledges he is competent and has the
required experience to execute the task safely. A clear understanding as to the safe operation
of tool / equipment or work execution as a whole must be confirmed by the foreman with his
employee before starting the work, otherwise, re-training of the employee shall be done or
necessary replacement with a competent person made.
Safety signs/ boards which convey safety awareness promoting messages will be deployed at
strategic locations on the project to reinforce implementation of the overall safety program.
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3.4 RECENT RECORDS TO VERIFY PROPER IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM
FOR EMPLOYEES
It is the direct responsibility of the responsible crew supervisor or Safe Work Plan originator to
see to it that all stipulated control measures / precautions on the safe work plan are enforced
throughout the course of activity.
A welding / cutting activity in a confined space or deep excavation will require a confined
space permit. Relevant safety requirements such as atmospheric monitoring, entry attendant,
in /out log shall be complied with.
Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) such as welding masks & helmet, cutting
goggles, flame resistant gloves / aprons, leggings, welding screens / personnel protection
barrier, welding fumes mask/ respirator, forced air ventilation (where required) and similar
equipment will be provided to welders and affected personnel in the immediate area. Welders
shall wear welding helmet combined with approved head protection with # 10 to # 14 shade
lens. Oxy-acetylene cutting goggles shall have # 3 to # 6 shade lens. Cutting goggles when
used shall be combined with face & head protection.
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No welding / cutting operation will be conducted unless the area is clear of any flammable /
combustible materials or heavy dust concentration that can potentially create a fire hazard. A
10-meter radius must be maintained clear of flammable / combustible materials. Metal
containers shall be provided at the work place to contain all used welding stubs and used
cutting & grinding discs. Such containers shall be emptied into a designated receptacle at the
end of each shift after verifying the material is cold.
No welding / cutting operation will be conducted unless at least one (1) unit fully charged 10-
kg. ABC Dry Powder fire extinguisher is readily available in the immediate area at least 3
meters away from the machine and within 15-meter radius from the point of hot work. Fire
extinguisher shall not be attached or installed directly to the machine. All employees involved
in hot works shall be fully trained in the use of fire extinguisher.
All existing sewers / process drains within 75 feet (23 meters) of the hot work area (if any),
shall be covered with non-combustible material (e.g. fire blanket) prior to and during the
course of welding / cutting operation.
The welder must inspect all leads, grounds, clamps, welding machine, hoses, torches,
gauges and cylinders to ensure that each is in sound physical and mechanical condition, and,
initiate required action (if any) before putting them into operation. He shall ensure that all
welding cables are kept dry and free from grease and oil to prevent breakdown of insulating
material. Cables with exposed conductors shall be replaced immediately.
Where possible all welding leads, extension cords and gas hoses are to be suspended
overhead, 2 meters minimum, above the ground or working platform. If it is not practical
above the work platform then they should be routed under the platform to prevent tripping
hazards. If at ground level, they must be safely buried and protected from passing vehicular
traffic and so as not to create tripping hazards for the pedestrians. All cables and gas hoses
shall be kept clear of any standing water.
A trained fire watch (with reflective vest and whistle) will be provided and be remained
stationed at the hot work vicinity to constantly monitor hot work operations, stop work if
required and help ensure compliance with Safe Work Plan’s safety requirements until the job
is completed.
Cutting operations will be done in a manner such that, the torch flame will not be directed to
oxy-acetylene gas cylinders or to any combustible material.
Gas welding / cutting equipment hose connections and pressure regulators will be de-
pressurized, fully disconnected and, welding machine turned off at the end of each work shift
or during which they are not in use.
At least two persons are present at the hot work area throughout the work.
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Post-welding / cutting inspection will be observed by the responsible crew and crew
supervisor after every completion of welding / cutting work and at the end of work shift. After-
the-job inspection is important in order to detect possible smoldering fire that can result from
stray hot splatters from welding / cutting work.
All electric arc welding equipment must be properly earthed by driving a solid rod into the
earth to achieve a maximum resistance of 1 ohm. A piece of rebar is not allowed as
grounding rod. Copper rod or equivalent material must be employed as grounding rod.
Grounding connection / clamps must be firmly attached to the grounding rod. When a
connection to a common grounding point is available, such as in an operating plant, it shall be
utilized.
The welding work-piece connector shall be connected as close as possible to the weld point
and attached to the same continuous piece being welded to prevent stray currents and
eliminate fire and electrical hazards, especially when welding inside live plant. The welding
work-piece connector shall not be connected, under any circumstances, to scaffolding,
scaffold component, building structure or rigging material, live equipment services, electrical/
instrument equipment and the like.
Gas welding / cutting equipment hose connections and pressure regulators will be de-
pressurized, fully disconnected and, welding machine turned off at the end of each work shift
or during which they are not in use.
Welding or cutting of empty drums/ barrels which have or might have contained flammable
substances, shall, before welding/ cutting/ heating is undertaken on them, either be filled with
water or thoroughly cleaned/freed of such substances, ventilated and gas tested (if further
required). Before heat is applied to such empty drums/ barrels or similar hollow structures, a
vent or opening must be provided for the release of any built-up pressure during the
application of heat.
Welding machines enclosures shall be free of openings in enclosures that could allow entry of
water into the machine. Welding machines shall not be operated in the rain.
No welding operation shall be allowed in damp areas unless all the precautionary measures
are taken to reduce the electrical hazard to as low as reasonably practicable.
Approved torch igniter (flint igniter) shall be made available and used for all oxy-acetylene
cutting operations. Cigarette lighters or matches are not allowed.
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Open acetylene valve a quarter turn only, to give a pressure not exceeding 15 psig and for
quick closing of valve during emergency. Oxygen cylinder valve may be opened completely.
All oxygen and fuel gas cylinders to be used in the project shall have approved flashback
arrestors fitted to the gauges of the cylinders. Flashback arrestors shall be inspected and
maintained as per the manufacturer’s specification and recommendations.
Nothing shall be placed on top of oxy-acetylene manifolds that will damage the manifold or
interfere with the quick closing of the valve.
Approved acetylene wrench shall be provided and kept available at the cylinder valve at all
times during cutting operation.
Be sure work piece is securely held down (both sides of the cut, if practical).
When using electric grinder, always allow newly mounted wheels to run at operating speed,
with guard in place, for at least one minute before grinding.
Prior to use of grinders, check the cable and plug for any defect and ensure that guards and
stabilizing handle are in place. Always wear eye and face protection when grinding.
Don't force a wheel onto the grinding machine or alter the size of the arbor hole. Don't use a
wheel that fits the arbor too loosely. If the wheel doesn't fit the machine, get one that does.
Ensure that the RPM rating of the wheel exceeds the rating of the machine.
Don't force the grinding wheel to the work piece to prevent “kick back” of the machine which
may result to an injury. Let the machine do its work.
Keep a stable and comfortable position when performing grinding. Don't stand directly in front
of a grinding wheel when a grinder is started.
Before connecting a regulator to the cylinder valve, the valve shall be opened slightly and
closed immediately to allow freeing the valve of dust or dirt that might otherwise enter the
regulator, otherwise known as ' cracking '. The person cracking the valve must stand on one
side of the outlet not in front of it. Cracking must be performed in an area away from ignition
source.
The cylinder valve must always be opened slowly to prevent damage to the regulator. For
quick closing, valves of fuel gas cylinders shall not be opened more than 1 ½ turns.
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Acetylene cylinder must always have an approved acetylene wrench readily available for
immediate use.
Before a regulator is removed from a cylinder valve, the cylinder valve shall always be closed
and the gas released from the regulator.
In the event that a fuel gas leaks from the valve rather than from the valve stem, and the gas
cannot be shut off, the cylinder shall be immediately tagged “Defective, Do Not Use” and
subsequently removed from service and moved to a quarantine area where it will not create a
danger to the workers.
If a leak develops at a fuse plug or other safety device, the cylinder must be immediately
tagged “Defective, Do Not Use” and removed from service and moved to a quarantine area
where it will not create a danger to the workers.
In case of a fuel gas leak, quickly prompt nearby personnel to immediately abort any
introduction of ignition source in the immediate area. Other potential ignition sources such as
power tools shall be unplugged; however, it must be done with extreme caution since
removing a plug from an outlet can itself produce a spark.
Should a leak cannot be exactly located, apply a diluted soap solution in the valve / manifold
area and look for sign of bubbles. A bubble will indicate the exact location of leak.
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Empty and full cylinders shall be stored separately with empty cylinders plainly marked with
"EMPTY" and full ones “FULL” to avoid confusion and mix up.
Warning notices such as: "Danger, No Smoking" will be provided and maintained in all
compressed (oxy-acetylene) gas cylinders' storage areas.
All compressed gas cylinders including empty ones shall be kept upright and chained at all
times and properly capped when not in use. At no circumstance, cylinders will be located or
stored closer than 15 meters (50 feet) from sources of heat or ignition such as open flame
operation, generators, welding machines, compressors, ovens, etc.
Flammable and highly combustible substances such as thinner, paint, gasoline, oil, grease,
etc. shall not be stored within 15 meters, (50 feet) of compressed gas cylinder storage areas.
No compressed gas cylinders of any kind shall be placed, stored, or left in a confined space
including vessels, tanks, pipes, deep excavations and similar enclosed work area, whether
empty or full due to potential hazard of leakage.
Compressed gas cylinder storage area shall be located in an open / well-ventilated area, with
sun protection (shed). When stored inside the building, cylinders shall be located in a well-
protected, well-ventilated and dry location area. Regardless of the storage location,
compressed gas cylinders shall be stored where they are not subject to being knocked over
or damaged by passing or falling objects.
Compressed gas cylinders shall not be located where they can become part of an electrical
circuit. Electrode must not be struck against the cylinder to strike an arc.
Cylinders when transported, shall be secured, kept upright and have their caps properly in
place. Cylinders maybe moved by tilting and rolling on bottom edge slightly upright but never
dragged.
All compressed gas cylinders i.e. oxygen, acetylene, argon, nitrogen, etc. shall be clearly
identified by color and name of the contents.
Lifting / hoisting compressed gas cylinders shall be done ONLY by means of approved
material basket or cradle. Hoisting by choker slings directly attached to the cylinders in any
way is STRICTLY prohibited.
Before cylinders are moved, transported or lifted, regulators shall be removed and protective
caps put in place. Before removing regulators, valves must be closed and the gas totally bled
off.
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Ensure that the design classification of abrasive wheel / cutting disc is appropriate for the
material to be ground or cut. (i.e. Aluminum Oxide wheel - denoted by letter "A" for high
tensile strength material; Silicon Carbide - denoted by letter "C" for low tensile strength
material, etc.).
Check and ensure that the grinding tool is of approved voltage and equipped with “Dead-Man”
switch, "press" ON – “release” OFF switch.
Under no circumstances shall, the spindle speed of grinding machine (RPM) exceed the
rotating speed marked on the cutting/ grinding disc. Always use a grinding wheel with an RPM
rating more than the rating of the grinding machine.
Grinders shall be switched off and held until the rotation of wheel is completely stopped
before they are placed down.
Abrasive wheels that have been dropped shall no longer be used as the impact may result in
breakage during the actual use.
Abrasive wheels must be ensured free of cracks or damage before they are mounted by
means of a "Ring Test". This is to be achieved by gently "tapping" the side of the wheel with a
light non-metallic object such as handle of a screw driver at about 1 - 2 inches from the
periphery and 45o off the vertical centerline (each side). Tapping is repeated after every 45
degrees rotation of the wheel until completed. (A sound of undamaged wheel will give a clear
metallic tone and a cracked one will produce a "dead sound” and not a clear ring.)
Any and all portable power outlets for electrically operated grinders must be GFCI (Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter) protected.
Qualified & competent electrician shall be designated to inspect and tag electric-powered
tools on a monthly basis. Defective tools shall be tagged “DEFECTIVE-DO NOT USE”.
Accomplished Monthly Inspection Form shall be kept by the designated Inspector’s file, a
copy of which shall be provided to RAWABI-BUTEC site HSE Office for record and reference.
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REQUISITION NO: 3000731661
RAWABI BUTEC shall assign competent person, who is a qualified and experienced electrical
supervisor or superintendent, duly approved by Client, to take supervisory responsibility as
defined in a PTW.
All electrically operated tools and equipment will be properly grounded and maintained by a
competent electrician.
Temporary power panels and breakers shall be adequately covered at all times and be
properly identified or labeled as to specific equipment, lighting or facility installed / connected
thereto.
Access to the rear space of stationary switchboards / panels with exposed live parts shall be
appropriately guarded with substantial barriers, and posted with notice such as "DANGER,
HIGH VOLTAGE, KEEP OUT…”
Access to control panels / circuit breakers shall be maintained free of any obstruction at all
times and kept away from combustible materials.
When a boom of crane, etc., approaches energized high voltage (overhead) lines the
minimum required distance shall be kept:
400 KV 7.3 M
275 KV 7.0 M
132 KV 6.7 M
33-66 KV 6M
11-33 KV 5.2 M
When it is difficult to keep the minimum required clearance, measures to prevent incidents
shall be established by removing or de-energizing lines. Whenever any equipment and/ or
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REQUISITION NO: 3000731661
plant pass underneath overhead live cables; a lock-out shall be provided to ensure safe
passage.
All portable electrical equipment operating at 230 volts AC must be protected by a GFCI set at
30 mA and shall be double-insulated.
Electrical hand tools to be used in confined spaces having power supply from outside shall be
properly and adequately earthed. Battery powered or air driven tools are preferred for use in
such situations.
All electrically energized equipment shall be earthed at all times through a visually identifiable
earth connection using a green colored leads of strand copper or copper alloys.
Tools protected by a system of double insulation may need not to be grounded. Double
insulated tools shall be distinctly marked e.g. a “square within a square”.
Grounding circuits shall be checked to ensure that circuit between the ground and grounded
power conductor has a resistance, which is low enough to permit current flow sufficient to
cause the fuse or circuit breaker to interrupt the current.
When grounding rod is used, the earth rod shall be firmly buried to the ground to effectively
serve the purpose and attain the required protection. Where grounding rod is not feasible as
in paved areas, appropriate grounding clamp shall be used in lieu of grounding rod and
connects the same to an existing grounding connection of plant’s equipment or facility. A
piece of rebar is not allowed as grounding rod. Copper rod or equivalent shall be used for this
purpose.
Brass or steel bolts and nuts shall be used for grounding terminals of all electrical equipment.
Outdoor lamps and fittings shall be rated weather-proof and outdoor connection plugs shall be
of correct IP rated industrial heavy duty weather-proof type.
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Cables shall be of armored or screened type, including an earthing core to which the metal
work of the lamps and supporting structures shall be bonded.
Lamps attached to lighting strings and extension cord shall be protected by wire guards or
equivalent unless deeply recessed in a reflector. This will avoid accidental damage and
personnel contact with the lamp.
Exposed empty light socket, broken light sockets or bulbs shall not be permitted.
Before any existing electrical unit is de-energized, RAWABI BUTEC competent person and
Client authorized person shall identify all source of hazards, locate and disconnects all
energizing points to deactivate the system by switching off circuit breakers, disconnect
switches, or removal of fuses. Fuses shall be removed by Client Authorized person.
To ensure total lock-out and isolation of the system, an attempt to restart the system is to be
performed taking into consideration that there may be some residual electrical energy or
some systems may have time delays built into software and/ or hardware.
Under no circumstances shall, a de-energized unit or part thereof shall be worked on unless
he energy isolating device of that unit has been properly Locked and Tagged out in an "OFF"
position by the Client authorized personnel. “DANGER - DO NOT OPERATE” tags shall be
installed on isolation points and which provides the following information:
Purpose of isolation
Name & telephone number of personnel engaged in the job (to be contacted in case of
emergency)
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Only competent / experienced personnel shall be allowed to perform the job including
attendants where required.
All scaffolders shall have a minimum of 1 year of practical experience in scaffolding and be
qualified to CITB Level 1 or 2 or equivalent. He shall possess valid Third Party Training
Certification.
All scaffolders shall wear a suitable full-body harness fitted with double shock-absorbing
lanyards, each lanyard to be fitted with dual action self-locking safety hook to allow for 100%
tie-off at all times. Adequate instructional training for the proper use of double lanyard
harnesses shall be given to all scaffolders prior to start of work.
All scaffolds or temporary work platforms shall be designed and erected to support the
loading duty required.
All scaffolds are to be erected, modified or dismantled under the supervision of a competent
and experienced person.
All scaffolds shall be inspected and adequately tagged by a competent inspector upon
completion of erection and every seven (7) days thereafter. Inspection and appropriate
tagging shall also be performed after any modification or severe weather condition.
All specialty scaffolds and scaffolds 12 meters (40 feet) and higher, shall be designed and
approved by a qualified Engineer. An approved scaffolding plan / design signed off by a
qualified Engineer shall be attached to the Scaffold Permit. The qualified Engineer
responsible for the design must carry out necessary inspections of the scaffold structure
during the erection process and prior to service, to ensure conformance to the approved
design and erection requirements. His inspections shall be conducted in conjunction with the
designated competent scaffold supervisor.
A scaffold must be constructed with the following minimum parts and construction features:
Stable and level ground, capable of carrying the maximum intended load without
settling or displacement.
Timber sole plates, minimum 38mm x 225 mm, on all loose or un-compacted ground.
Sole plates may not be required on paved area; however, the same must be provided
where scaffold steel tubing must be protected from potential harmful substances such
as corrosive chemicals or where the pavement requires extra protection from physical
damage.
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The height of the handrail above the decking shall be a minimum of 910 mm and a
maximum of 1150 mm and where the distance between the top of the toe-board and
the handrail exceeds 770 mm then an additional mid-rail is to be provided.
All open sides shall be protected by a toe-board 150mm minimum deep, the distance
between the decking and the bottom edge of the toe-board shall be not more than 12
mm.
Plumb standards
All scaffold platforms and walkways shall be closely boarded. Boards must overhang
the supporting transoms by a minimum of 50mm and a maximum of 150mm. all boards
must be cleated or secured with nonflammable material to prevent shifting.
All boards shall be inspected visually before use to ensure fitness for use, free of knots
or splits. Boards shall be butt-jointed, where possible.
Adequate access ladders, fixed by side-rails (stiles) not by rungs at bottom, top and
where appropriate.
Access ladders extended at least one (1) meter or 3 to 5 rungs above the platform
landing, properly inspected and without defect. Landing areas shall not be used to
store materials or equipment and it shall be kept clear of obstruction at all times.
There shall be at least 200mm vertical and horizontal clearance behind each rung of
the ladder to permit a secure and safe foot hold.
Heavy duty casters [secured from falling out by pin, bolts, etc.] with brake (for mobile
scaffold)
No planks, tubes and couplers with sign of damage shall be used on scaffoldings. Defective
scaffolding materials shall be readily isolated from the work area / disposed of from the site.
A work platform more than 9 meters high above ground or floors shall have its personnel
access provided with intermediate step landing. Step landings shall be installed at intervals
not to exceed 9 meters (30 feet).
Scaffolds will be inspected by the competent scaffold inspector prior to use and / or removal.
Particular attention shall be given to load bearing connections or joints prior to removal.
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Proper tagging system shall be observed to properly identify and convey to the public and
potential users, the scaffold platforms’ status. Standard laminated "Scaff Tags” will be used by
the designated competent scaffold supervisor / foreman to confirm acceptance or non-
acceptance of the platform. On top of standard scaff tags, reinforcing "Danger / Instruction
/Caution Signs” will be affixed at the most conspicuous location of the scaffold structure, to
make visual verification of access platform status more easy and visible to the public and
potential users, such that :
RED Scaff Tag - indicates scaffold is not yet ready for use, has been condemned for
use or declared totally unsafe for use.
GREEN Scaff Tag - indicates safe status of the scaffold structure / platform and can be
used without tying up the full-body harness as long as they remain inside the railing
system.
“Safety Harness Must Be Worn” Tag, (A the discretion of Client Scaffolding Specialist
or upon approval of the client, by RAWABI BUTEC’s Competent scaffolding Inspector)
indicates that the work platform or portion of the platform does not meet total guardrail
or full decking requirement and the planned work may be allowed with the use of fall
protection (full body harness) properly tied-up. This is commonly faced in the case of
elevated formworks, concrete pouring, piping erection, tank shell erection and similar
activities where certain gap or space must remain between the structure and the
internal edge of the platform, to allow normal execution of required work process such
as structure / equipment alignment and use of associated devices e.g. pumpcrete
hose, vibrators, etc. Use of full body harness is limited to competent persons only.
The scaff tag shall be properly signed off by the assigned competent scaffolding inspector
and shall be hanged conspicuously near its ground access or immediate landing. All scaffolds
shall be inspected and have their scaff tags signed off by the designated competent scaffold
inspector at least once a week.
Only complete and structurally sound scaffold shall be used. Partly erected or dismantled
scaffold shall have prominent warning notices indicating "DO NOT USE" or "NOT READY
FOR USE" and affixed with Red Scaff Tag.
Extra safety measures shall be taken into account on the hangers (suspended standards) of
drop / under hung scaffolds serving as the main structural supports of the whole platform.
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These hangers secured above the work platform to a fixed structure i.e. beam, girder, etc.,
shall, as practically as possible, be doubly secured with load bearing couplers in a manner
such that, when one of two couplers fails, the remaining one will keep the hanger safely in
place or, when one of two load-bearing connections fails, the remaining connection will keep
holding the hanger and maintain the platform secured. When doubly securing a hanger to a
fixed structure cannot be attained after all practical options have been considered, temporary
positive stops or check couplers must be installed to compensate for a possible slip-through
of the tube from the main coupler. Check coupler must be a load-bearing type.
On all drop / under hung scaffold or suspended work platform, a lifeline or safety rope with a
minimum breaking strength of 2400 kg., secured to a substantial structure i.e. beam, column,
etc. (not to the guardrails), shall be provided. Full body harness' lanyard shall be kept hooked
onto such lifeline or safety rope while on the platform to safely suspend the wearer in case of
a fall. Lanyard shall not be secured to the guardrails or any part of a drop scaffold.
Drop scaffolds shall be provided with adequate and safe access to and from the work
platform. Such access must be continuous from the platform, without obstruction to the
ground. When the continuity of the direct access route is inevitably interfered with beams,
pipes, columns or other members of the structure, a safe alternate route of access must be
established. When such beams, girders or pipes serve as a means of or form part of means
of egress / ingress, provision for lifelines along and above such walking surfaces must be
made so that, the person is kept protected from accidental fall by keeping his lanyard secured
onto the lifeline while crossing / walking.
Where the drop scaffold is to be erected close to or partly resting on or connected to pipes or
structural members of a structure being constructed, i.e. beams, etc., it must be carefully
examined and ensured that such portions affecting the scaffold are properly secured and not
subject to accidental displacement prior to commencing erection.
All relevant requirements described under tube & coupler independent scaffolds shall be
employed / applied for drop / underling and special scaffolds.
One-foot long trapeze tubes shall be installed at the suspended standard (hanger)
approximately 600mm (2 feet) below the runners (ledgers) to assist in the erection,
dismantling or repair of the underling / drop scaffold. Trapeze tubes must be secured by load-
bearing coupler. Immediately under the load-bearing coupler connecting the trapeze tube, a
check coupler which is a load bearing coupler too, must be anchored against the suspended
standard (hanger). These two couplers must be in contact with each other. The trapeze tube
and its check coupler shall be installed right on the ground before connecting the hanger to
the support (I-beam or ledger).
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Wearing of fall protection (full body harness) is not required when working inside of a
protected (completely guard railed with toe boards) scaffold platform provided however, that
no parts of the person’s body whatsoever, is extended or exposed to a potential fall outside,
above or beyond the protective rails of the platform. This exception however, does not, in any
way apply to personnel working in a personnel platform or man-basket. Any person working
in a man-basket must, at all times, hook his lanyard.
Tubing and planks shall be stored off the ground or on storage racks at all times. Adequate
storage racks of appropriate sizes shall be made available at the storage yard to
accommodate different lengths of scaffolding materials. Storage of planks and tubing shall be
by lengths to keep materials properly organized.
Scaffold tubing and planks shall be properly and evenly supported at both ends and center
span to prevent sagging, distortion or warping. Depending on the length of the material,
intermediate supports shall be provided as appropriate.
Couplers, base plates and similar accessories shall be stored in respective containers
properly labeled of the items contained by type, to avoid mix-up. Corroded and damaged
couplers shall be isolated from good ones. Couplers shall not be stored in rusty drums. Anti-
rust solution / lubricants shall be applied to maintain couplers in good working condition.
Couplers with damaged or flat bolt stopper shall not be used and totally removed from
service.
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Couplers and similar scaffolding accessories shall not be left unattended. Immediate
housekeeping and proper safekeeping shall be observed after each erection / dismantling
work. Surplus materials shall not cause at any time, access obstruction.
Scaffolding materials shall be brought down by rope or material bag. Throwing materials
down is strictly not permitted.
Immediately after rainfall, scaffold erection / dismantling shall not proceed due to slippery
condition of tools and materials. Any crane lifting associated with the scaffold work shall be
suspended.
Each training will be properly documented and records will be maintained on file.
All cranes to be used shall be equipped with safety devices as per manufacturer specification
e.g. anti-two blocking devices, Load Radius Indicator, Automatic Safe Load Indicator, etc.
and shall be fitted with flame arrestors, if required.
Crane's hook slings and all lifting attachments shall be marked with Safe Working Load (SWL)
and identification number.
Load charts and standard hand signals shall be kept displayed at the operator’s cab.
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All mobile cranes shall be subject to inspection by a client-approved Third Party Inspection
Company at least every six (6) months. Inspection certificates shall be kept at RAWABI-
BUTEC Site HSE Office and, where required, a copy shall be submitted to the Client.
At least one (1) unit of 9-KG ABC Dry Powder fire extinguisher shall be maintained in the
equipment and is regularly inspected.
Audible Back-up (reverse) alarm shall be installed and maintained on all mobile cranes.
No crane or any lifting equipment more than 10 years old shall be utilized in the project.
Prior to mobilization to work area where crane work / lifting operation is to be performed, the
responsible supervisor and crane operator shall survey the ground condition and ensure that
it is level, firm / adequately compacted, no buried facilities underneath and no possibility of
settling during the lifting work. If the safe condition cannot be visually assured, proper
coordination with concerned site authorities shall be made. Where required, a pipe and cable
detection device shall be used to properly assess underground condition.
Before any lifting operation is started, the swing radius or crane operation area shall be
barricaded off and a sign "LIFTING IN PROGRESS, KEEP AWAY” shall be installed. Clear
radius shall be at least 1.5 x lifting radius.
Only qualified and certified riggers will perform rigging operations (slinging, hand signaling) on
the project. Only authorized / competent personnel shall be involved in lifting operations.
Prior to extending /swinging the boom or subjecting the crane to load, it must be cross
checked by the crane operator that: outriggers are fully extended, tires are off the ground, the
crane is level and all information/ requirements on lift plan are reviewed and fully taken into
account.
Timber pad supports of substantial size beneath outrigger floats shall be provided for all
cranes work at unpaved / lose ground. Timber pads shall still be used on paved areas
requiring protections from being damaged by the outriggers. Timber pads shall be installed
level on the ground, making a right angle with the outrigger's vertical axis. Timber pads must
be of substantial size to receive and transmit the load to the ground (i.e. 1.5 X larger in area
than the float).
Crane operator must practice a "Walk Around" to check the surrounding area of the crane
before starting the engine and before making any lift.
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Actual field measurement and marking of required operating radius shall be done on the
specific lifting site prior to making capacity lifts.
Should there be known underground services i.e. pipes, cables, etc. that could be crushed
and damaged by the weight of the crane within the immediate area of crane work, adequate
marking / positive identification, and/ or barricading shall be done.
Loads must be safely landed and properly blocked/ secured before being unhooked.
Possible trap points, pinch points or narrow areas between nearby fixed objects / structures
and the body of the crane where personnel could be trapped or crushed, shall be fenced off
or totally cordoned with safety barricades.
Where required, RAWABI BUTEC will prepare and submit a lift plan and will have it approved
by Client Representative prior to lifting operation.
No lift shall be made in excess of 85% safe working capacity of the crane, unless critically
necessary and the detailed critical lift plan is submitted and approved by the Client.
Dragging or swinging shall not be permitted to prevent side loading. Loads shall be kept
directly below the boom tip and the hoist lines must be plumb at all times.
Tag lines shall be used on all lifts to control movement of loads. Loads that can create
peripheral movement shall have taglines at both ends such as long pipes, tubes, etc.
Nylon flat belt slings shall not be used for hoisting sharp edged / cornered objects or materials
such as structural steel / plates and similar equipment that can damage or cut the slings.
Where the use of nylon sling is essential, provision of softeners or protective padding shall be
ensured.
Use of appropriate chafing gear or damage protection must be ensured for all lifts using wire
rope slings where protection to equipment such as vessels / tanks is required. In all cases,
protective softeners for wire rope slings from sharp corners / edges must be installed.
Boom sections of telescopic cranes when extended, shall be maintained equal in lengths, or
according to the load chart for each crane. When not in use, booms must be fully retracted
and its block secured. At the end of work shift and as practically as possible, booms shall be
tracked down.
Rapid hoisting or sudden stopping shall be avoided to prevent impact loading or development
of “Shock Load". Shock load can magnify the actual load to as much as 5 times its value.
Nobody shall ride the load on equipment or be under the load being hoisted at any one time.
Under no circumstances shall, the crane operator leave his crane while the engine is running,
with or without a load suspended.
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Trained banksman or a spotter shall be provided for all cranes maneuvering or reversing
within an operating plant or congested work area where nearby fixed objects, facilities,
equipment or open excavation exist. All riggers shall be medically and physically fit and shall
be certified as competent by a client recognized body.
Areas where reverse maneuver of crane is to be done shall be kept free of any worker except
the banksman who shall position himself in a safe location visible to the operator at all times.
Only "ONE" signalman shall be allowed and recognized in directing crane operation.
Designated Rigger (signalman) shall be in fluorescent/ reflective vest when giving signals for
easy visual identification (i.e. green vest).
Visible contact must be maintained between the crane operator and rigger or signalman
during the lift. Should visible contact be impaired or become impractical such as in the case of
blind lifts, long reach lift, etc. provision for radio communication or rigger to rigger hand signal
communication shall be employed.
All cranes shall be inspected prior to each use by the designated licensed operator and
periodically by the Equipment Mechanic. Records of these routine inspections shall be
maintained on the project.
All Lifting equipment including crane when in use shall be properly secured.
All slings, shackles, come-a-longs, chain blocks, and similar lifting equipment shall be
accompanied by valid Load Test Certificates from the manufacturer upon delivery on site.
These Test Certificates shall be maintained at the Site Safety Office and, where required, be
made available to Client upon latter's request. Rigging equipment with expired Load test
Certificate shall be arranged for re-test and be provided with new certificates after passing the
test.
Slings shall be stored in a dry location and protected from direct heat of the sun. Before
storage, wire rope slings shall be cleaned, lightly lubricated and inspected.
Slings shall be stored off the ground and shall not be left unattended in the work area.
All rigging equipment will be inspected by the rigger prior to and after each use in addition to
monthly documented inspection by the designated competent person (at least Rigging FM).
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Updated Lifting Tackle & Equipment Inspection Register will be available at RAWABI BUTEC
Site HSE Office at all reasonable times and presented to Client when required.
Wire rope slings shall be totally destroyed and taken out of service when any of the following
conditions is observed.
Ten (10) randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay, or five (5) broken wires in
one strand in one rope lay.
Kinking, crushing, bird caging or any other damage resulting in distortion of the wire
rope structure.
Hooks that have been opened more than 15 percent of the normal throat opening
measured at the narrowest point or twisted more than 10 degrees from the plane of the
unbent hook.
Slings shall be padded or protected from the sharp edges of their loads
All chains, hooks, slings, shackles and other equipment or a lifting appliance used for raising
or lowering to be used on the project will be of Client approved type.
Except tailing lift, utilize if possible, cranes of same size, manufacturer and model for tandem
or multiple lifts.
Cranes involved in multiple / tandem lifts shall be reeved to have similar hook speeds in
hoisting and lowering modes.
Use of personnel platform (man basket) must always be a last option. Unless all other
alternatives have been explored and found not acceptable, personnel platform operations
must be avoided. Where employed, crane to be used shall be de-rated by 50%.
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Where crane to be used has a mounted jib, it is recommended to use the main hoist block /
hoist line to lift the man-basket.
Where personnel basket is necessary, it must be of approved type, and shall bear current
third party or client certification prior to initial use. As minimum, a man basket must have the
following design and construction safety features:
The personnel platform except guardrail system must be capable of supporting without
failure, at least five times the maximum intended load.
Lifting / rigging hardware e.g. wire rope slings, shackles, etc. design to support without
failure, at least five times the maximum intended load. Such rigging hardware shall be
dedicated for permanent use on man basket.
Label that identifies: Man basket ID number, Weight, Safe Working Load or rated
capacity and maximum number of persons allowed.
Loads that are over eighty five percent (85%) of the load / capacity at the operating
radius being used.
Loads that reach five (05) tons in weight or greater, depending on the client’s
requirement.
Load that are to be lifted over energized electrical lines and / or live process / plant
equipment
Load to be lifted
Tailing cranes
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Other pertinent information which describes how the load will be safely handled.
All applicable requirements under Client Site Safety Procedure shall be complied with.
All mobile equipment intended for the project requires approval / inspection by the client prior
to use / deployment onto project site.
Where required, heavy equipment operators will be arranged for certification / testing by the
Client.
Only personnel in a possession of valid Host country government license will be allowed to
operate the specific equipment he is licensed for, such as:
Mobile cranes
Fork lifts
Pay loader
Dump trucks
Operator shall check at the start of work shift the oil, fuel, water, hydraulic levels gauge,
brakes, light, horn and back-up alarm of equipment and ensure that they are properly
operating and record on a daily checklist form.
Before any repair takes place, the equipment shall be stopped and deactivated so that it
cannot be accidentally started.
Operator cabs fitted to the equipment shall be maintained free of sight obstruction.
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An equipment spotter/ banksman/ signal man wearing a reflective/ fluorescent vest shall be
provided to assist and direct the operator of a mobile equipment such as crane, pay loader,
etc. while maneuvering / reversing in a congested area or operating plant. Before reversing,
the driver/ operator must see to it that:
Spotter/ banksman is available to guide movement of the equipment at the rear side.
Ground surface is checked and free of concealed underground hazards i.e. buried
pipe, manholes, ditch, ground openings, etc.
A routine checkup by the designated competent equipment tender will be conducted on each
generator, compressor and similar internal combustion machines prior to start up or every
start of work shift.
Every mechanical equipment will be provided with at least one unit of 9-kg ABC-dry chemical
portable fire extinguisher.
All mobile heavy equipment shall be equipped with an audible back-up alarm.
Dump truck, loader, waste handling equipment including hoisting equipment or cranes shall
not travel with the loading device in elevated position.
No presence of anyone must be allowed underneath any mobile equipment at anytime even if
the equipment’s engine is shut off or the equipment is properly parked or not operating.
Each mobile equipment which normally travels on the road shall have a first-aid kit, and
reflectorized early warning device (Reflective Triangle).
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Position of underground obstruction such as pipes, electric cables and other utilities,
through as built plans / drawings.
Method of excavation will be “by hand” for all excavations in an operating facility unless
pre-arranged with and permitted by the Client.
Surface obstructions such as trees, boulders or other ground encumbers within the
area to be excavated and the appropriate means for their removal.
As-built underground drawings and plot-map from the Client showing buried facilities
and trenching limitation. RAWABI BUTEC shall not start any excavation work in areas
with uncertain underground condition unless such information is available.
If the activity involves road works affecting traffic or public thoroughfare, a thorough
survey of the vicinity must be made and a traffic route plan established showing
locations of actual work site and all adjacent roads and facilities. Accurate plot plan of
the affected vicinity is important to the Client or local authorities for their review and
approval of the proposed road work.
Work method statement showing details of execution of the job including traffic control
measures to be taken such as signage, lighting, flagmen, rigid barriers, etc.
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Clearance of spoil extracted will be maintained at least one (1) meter from all sides, to provide
safe footing at the edge and prevent them from falling or sliding back into the excavation.
Shoring, where required, will be constructed structurally sound and conforming to Client
Safety Requirements.
Warning enclosures / barricades and appropriate traffic signs (i.e. "Detour", "Road Closed",
etc.) will be provided and properly maintained in all approaches during which excavation
exists. Road blinkers will be adequately provided at nighttime, when required.
All excavations near existing utilities will be hand dug unless otherwise authorized by the
Client in writing or through an excavation permit.
In all cases, pilot or exploratory trenching shall be observed to determine possible presence
of underground facilities before totally excavating the area.
At least one (1) competent person is constantly present during trenching/ excavation work.
Copy of the excavation permit shall be displayed prominently at work area while the
excavation work is being carried out.
A proper and thorough search to locate underground facilities shall be exhausted prior to any
excavation work. Where required, a pipe and cable detection device shall be employed to
detect underground facilities.
Excavation and trenches shall be inspected by the responsible Foreman / Competent Person
daily and immediately after every rain/ storm to ensure their safe condition. No work resumes
in a deep excavation without prior assessment by the competent person as to the physical
condition of the excavation.
All excavations shall be protected by a required barricade installed at least one (1) meter from
the edge of the trench. A “DANGER DEEP EXCAVATION” safety sign shall be provided for
information.
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Before starting the work, the site shall be inspected by competent persons to detect possible
cracks or earth movement. Conditions of trenches must be checked at regular intervals where
they are likely to be under stress caused by the proximity of roadways used by vehicles and
other heavy equipment, use of pneumatic jack hammers or vibrator compaction being carried
out nearby.
Form works will be checked and weak areas reinforced while concrete is being poured. If it
should fail, pouring shall be stopped. Pouring shall only resume after the required rectification
has been done
Access to work area shall be made easily accessible and safe. It shall be kept tidy, clear of
any obstructions and other tripping hazard. All necessary measures to maintain safe work
environment shall be taken.
If work shall extend or be done during night time, appropriate outdoor lighting facilities shall
be provided.
Foundations pits and trenches must be properly barricaded and sign posted so as to avoid
personnel or equipment falling to a lower level.
Unwanted vehicle or equipment shall not be allowed to approach or park near the edge of the
trench, unless necessary but should not be allowed within 2 meters from the edge of the
excavation.
No personnel shall be allowed behind a reversing concrete mixer. A trained banksman, who
shall be wearing a distinctive RED high visibility vest, be assigned to control the movement of
the truck to ensure that no person or equipment is in direct path of the reversing vehicle.
A safety cable/ lifeline secured to strong and rigid anchor points shall be provided for the
lanyards of the safety harness of workers in areas where risk of falling from height is possible.
The tires of the concrete mixers shall not come any closer than two (2) meters from edge of
the trench.
No personnel shall be allowed behind a reversing concrete mixer. A trained banksman, who
shall be wearing a distinctive RED high visibility vest, be assigned to control the movement of
the truck to ensure that no person or equipment is in direct path of the reversing vehicle.
Only when the mixer is in its position workers shall be allowed to get down to the concrete
casting area.
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Adequate access and egress shall be provided on slopes leading to the foundation for the
safe passage of personnel responsible for assembling, dismantling and working with the
concrete pouring trough.
Pouring shall be directed by a competent supervisor who will check to ensure that no unsafe
maneuvers are being carried out.
An experienced team shall be assigned to perform concrete casting using concrete pump. A
dedicated experienced person shall be assigned to hold and guide the concrete hose during
concrete casting.
All protruding reinforcing steel onto which workers could fall shall be guarded with suitable
rebar caps to eliminate the hazards of impalement.
All form works shall be inspected prior to erection to determine that it is specified according to
shoring layout and is free of defect. Defective or damaged shoring equipment must not be
used for shoring under any circumstances. Form works shall be inspected immediately before
and during the placement of concrete.
Formworks, temporary supports and shoring shall be designed, erected, supported, braced
and maintained so as to safely support any vertical and lateral loads that may be imposed
upon it during concrete pouring.
Storage areas for new and used wooden parts and metal formworks shall be as orderly as
possible. They shall be properly sorted and stacked so as not to create obstructions to access
and transiting areas.
All staff working/ walking on temporary work platforms shall be warned appropriately on the
risk of falling to a lower level. Adequate safety signs informing of the falling risks shall be
posted in strategic locations.
Suitable tools, such as claw hammer or crow bar, shall be used to remove boards from
already stripped sections.
All nails must be removed from wooden pieces immediately after de-shuttering of form works.
Any waste generated must be removed immediately.
After de-shuttering and de-nailing activities, the boards and other wooden pieces shall be
sorted and stacked properly.
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When working in elevated locations, hand tools shall be secured by a safety line/ tool lanyard
or kept in a tool bag to avoid accidental slip-off from the hand and falling to a lower level.
Twisted metal struts must be identified, marked and completely removed from site. Repair or
straightening of defective struts for reuse is not acceptable.
Correct approach shall be applied in order to lift a load; as such the operator’s center of
gravity must be as close as possible to the center of gravity of the load.
The essential balance required for lifting a load correctly can only be achieved if the feet are
well positioned: Either side of the load; slightly apart; one slightly in front of the other.
Safe and proper lifting technique shall be applied in such a manner that the body shall be
positioned as close as possible to the load to be lifted, keep the back flat or straight; Bend the
knees not the back when lifting the load; Use the strongest muscle groups (arms, leg and
thigh muscles) to lift the load.
Picking an object in a wrong manner causes the muscles of the whole body to contract
involuntarily. To get a better feel of an object when picking it up is grip it with the palm of the
hand and the base of the fingers. To apply this principle on lifting relatively heavier load, first
set blocks or spacers underneath to give adequate clearance for the hands to position itself
for the grip.
Loads must be lifted keeping the back straight and properly aligned. To keep the back
straight, the abdominal muscles should be engaged and the chin slightly lowered.
Arching the back increases the risk of injury even when the weight is not very heavy. Twisting
the trunk of the body while carrying a load can also result to injury.
In this case, the movement should be broken down into two parts. First, lift the weight and
turn the whole body by shifting the feet a little distance at a time. Or, before lifting, position
yourself correctly in the direction to be taken so as to avoid turning the body while carrying the
load.
The leg muscles shall be used to give the first impulse to the weight to be lifted. In order to do
this, bend the knees without sitting on the heels as it would then be difficult to get up from this
position. Leg muscles shall also be used to push a vehicle or object.
Wherever possible, lifting load should be done with the arms straight. The weight should be
suspended by the arms and not lifted by them.
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The load shall be carried in such a way that does not prevent the carrier from seeing what is
in front of him and that allows him to walk as safely and naturally as possible.
When lifting a drum or a box, one foot should be kept a little behind the other in order to be
able to step back quickly if the weight tilts.
When carrying a load, it should be held against the body supported by extended, unbent
arms. This procedure will prevent the unnecessary fatigue that would result from contracting
the arm muscles thus forcing the biceps to make an effort fifteen times the weight being lifted.
Using the weight of your body in manual handling tasks will significantly reduce the effort
required from legs and arms.
The weight of the body can be used to push movable object with the arms straight and held in
that position so that the body’s entire weight is transmitted to the object to be moved; to pull a
box or a drum to be tipped over; or to provide resistance to break the descent of a load, using
the body as a counterweight.
RAWABI BUTEC shall ensure that all drivers are qualified, capable, willing and able to fulfill
the mandated requirements and regulations as mandated by the client and other related
agencies.
All drivers shall be adequately trained to ensure full compliance of the requirements and all
documents pertaining to such trainings shall be kept in RAWABI BUTEC site HSE office and
shall be made available when required by the client.
All drivers shall have the following documents while under employ with RAWABI
BUTEC.
Current valid driving license for the class of the vehicle he is driving.
A yearly medical report from a qualified doctor, licensed to practice in the host country,
certifying the driver’s fitness to drive. Bus driver’s medical certificate shall include
eyesight and blood pressure condition.
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All drivers shall ensure that all badges, ID’s and other pertinent document shall be in his
position at all times when working in a particular project and shall produce the same when
required for inspection.
Drivers are to be thoroughly trained and instructed in Incident Reporting; as such he should
report immediately any traffic incident he is involved with to RAWABI BUTEC HSE site
manager or through his designated representative.
RAWABI BUTEC shall provide buses fitted with adequate number of seatbelts to transport
workers to and from worksite which shall be maintained in safe and good working condition all
throughout the project duration. Bus routes to and from worksite shall be planned in advance.
Carry out daily inspection prior to start of work to ensure that his assigned transport vehicle /
equipment is safe to operate, maintained in a sound physical and mechanical condition.
Ensure that all passengers, including him, are wearing their seatbelt properly and shall remain
fastened while the bus is in motion. The number of passengers allowed shall only be equal to
the number of installed and serviceable seatbelt in the vehicle.
Drivers shall not allow overloading of passengers at any given time. No standing passenger
shall be allowed.
Drivers shall to take reasonable care of the health and safety of him and other persons who
may be affected by his acts or omissions. It is his duty not to interfere with or misuse,
intentionally or recklessly, any item of the vehicle intended for the health and safety.
Heavy transport drivers shall ensure that all loads are secured with proper binders. Binders
shall be checked for its integrity and shall be provided every 3 meters of load length. Pipes
shall be retained in trucks by fitting stanchions and secured with wedges and binders.
All journeys shall be planned ahead taking into consideration the road condition, route to be
taken and the expected volume of traffic. Keep a safe distance between vehicles. Drive
defensively.
All drivers are required to wear proper clothing while at work, including safety shoes. When
the driver intends to leave his vehicle while inside the worksite, he shall wear the required
basic PPE such as safety helmet and safety glasses and safety shoes.
Drivers shall ensure that the vehicle is equipped with the following:
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He shall also ensure that the following are in maintained in good condition:
Brake system
Cooling system
Horn
Muffler
Reverse or back-up alarm (pick-ups, buses & all heavy mobile equipment)
All vehicles shall carry the emergency contact numbers of the locality, Police, and ambulance
as minimum, but may include the phone numbers of Client HSE Manager, RAWABI BUTEC
Site HSE Manager and site Project Manager.
Major repairs will be performed off-site, at RAWABI BUTEC Designated work shop.
Minor repairs will be performed at the designated equipment yard at the project site, if there is
available.
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Vehicles / buses shall be parked only at approved designated parking area. When obliged to
park on road shoulder such as in events of site emergencies or work-related causes, ignition
KEY must be left in the unit.
4 BEHAVIORAL COMPLIANCE
4.1 DISCIPLINARY ACTION PLAN
4.1.1 General
Habitual violators will not be tolerated on the project. Meting out of penalties when deemed
necessary shall be imposed in accordance with the applicable Client disciplinary policies on
the project and relevant provisions of RAWABI BUTEC Company Rules and Regulations
The concerned Safety Personnel shall issue a Violation Notice to any site personnel
apprehended for violating any of established safety rules and regulations and safe work
practices on site. Where the offense is grave, requiring formal explanation of the violator, an
Explanation Slip shall be issued by or through the responsible crew foreman / supervisor after
which, an appropriate action must be taken as per existing policy. Records on disciplinary
actions taken shall be maintained at site Safety/ Personnel Department through the duration
of the job. Copies of disciplinary actions taken from written warning and above shall be
forwarded to Area Office for employee’s 201 file.
Habitual or consistent safety violators will be subject to severe disciplinary action up to and
including immediate removal from the project and subsequent employment termination,
depending on the gravity and frequency of the offense.
Stringent enforcement of disciplinary penalties on site shall be in full consistence with the
existing rules and regulations to help deter occurrences of unsafe practices and development
of unsafe attitude. However, positive actions by means of subjecting offenders to re-
indoctrination/ re-training, counseling and similar positive behavioral conditioning shall be
exhausted to re-educate and enhance personal safety conduct of the employee.
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risk / imminent danger and working without permission (where specific permit applies). In all
cases, violation shall be properly investigated and documented.
Safety officers must bring to the immediate attention of the Senior Site Management through
Site Safety Manager / Engineer any member of field supervision or site management (if any)
who causes constraints in the day to day implementation of the project safety program and
related policies. Should situation warrant, the RAWABI BUTEC Area Manager shall be
directly consulted and informed accordingly.
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5 SAFETY MEETINGS
5.1 DAILY TOOLBOX MEETING / TASK INSTRUCTION BY FOREMEN
This exercise allows proper communication and understanding between the front line
supervision (foremen) and workers on every task to be performed, as to job hazards
associated and appropriate safety precautions required of the work.
Every foreman or crew supervisor shall, using the JSA as a guide, hold a discussion covering
as a minimum - the specific job to be done for the day, work method by which the job is to be
performed, equipment / tools involved, job hazards associated and their corresponding
precautions to be taken. Basically, the foreman / supervisor may use his JSA and the client
approved procedure as a basis for his instruction meeting. Such meeting shall be conducted
at the actual work location to provide the employees with a clear understanding about the task
to be performed, the potential hazards and risks involved and the specific precautions to be
taken. If required, foreman will aid his briefing with an actual demonstration to ensure
complete understanding of his crew on what he is discussing. The Foreman must also
highlight in his daily instruction meeting, proper application and usage of issued tools,
materials and equipment and the proper use of the required PPE.
Safety personnel will check compliance with the required daily toolbox / instruction meeting by
each Foreman / Crew Supervisor by witnessing the holding of the meeting or conducting spot
interview with the workmen. Non-observance will result in the issuance of Safety Non-
Compliance Observation Report to the responsible Foreman / Crew Supervisor.
Sustained incidents including near misses, imminent danger observed fires [if any],
their findings and the recommended preventive actions and / or control measures.
Expected new activities, new tools & equipment/ requirements / conditions requiring
advance awareness on its hazards and related control measures.
General safety awareness / improvement issues including safety & health alerts.
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Unless a specific format is introduced and required by the client, report on synopsis of Weekly
Safety Toolbox Meeting shall be documented on RAWABI BUTEC’s Safety Toolbox Meeting
Attendance Form. Such record shall be kept in RAWABI BUTEC’s site Safety Office for the
duration of the project. Where required, copies of the same will be submitted to Client Safety
Representatives along with the required Monthly Safety Reports.
Project management staff shall actively participate in the general safety toolbox meeting to
demonstrate before the workers Management’s genuine concern, support and commitment in
safety. The Site Safety Department is tasked to monitor Site Management’s active
involvement in this contractual safety routine and request support from Client’s top
management, through their HSE Manager, when deemed necessary.
Occasionally, Client HSE Representatives will be invited to attend or witness the weekly
safety toolbox meetings to reinforce the effort before the site work force.
A safety committee meeting shall be attended by the site safety manager and project
manager or his authorized representative. Items discussed in this meeting that require
appropriate actions shall be addressed accordingly among all concerned persons. Safety
Manager shall attend construction and HSE meetings identified by the Client.
If and when required, RAWABI BUTEC Site Safety Manager, Management representatives
and concerned supervision will attend safety meetings that may be called for in the project, to
discuss sustained incidents / accidents. Client Safety Representative will call for such meeting
when needed.
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5.6 RECENT RECORDS TO VERIFY THAT SAFETY IS AN AGENDA ITEM AT REGULAR INTERNAL
MANAGEMENT MEETINGS
Please refer to Attachment A12 – Internal Management Meeting.
6 SAFETY INSPECTIONS
6.1 INSPECTIONS
The HSE officer, upon observing “Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health” (IDLH) situation
during his routine inspection, is AUTHORIZED to promptly initiate on-the-spot work stoppage
in the affected area, require the supervisor to take immediate action necessary to rectify the
unsafe situation and subsequently report the incident and the remedial measures taken to the
project manager and to the Site HSE Manager.
RAWABI BUTEC Safety representative and senior management and senior supervisory
representative shall attend weekly HSE walkthrough with client representative.
Any deficiencies observed during the weekly inspection will be immediately addressed to the
responsible front line supervisor for immediate rectification. Follow-ups on the required action
shall be done by RAWABI BUTEC’s site HSE personnel.
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Client-approved color coding scheme will be adopted on the project. A display of the
Quarterly Color-Coding Scheme will be displayed in strategic locations such as tool rooms
and site Safety Bulletin Board for visual reference and guidelines of employees.
Table below shows a sample of Color-Coding Scheme for any project, which may be changed
according to Client requirement:
MONTH MONTHLY
January GREEN
February RED
March Blue
April Yellow
May Green
June RED
July BLUE
August YELLOW
September GREEN
October RED
November BLUE
December YELLOW
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All fuel driven equipment / machine such as cranes, power generator set, welding machine,
compressors, etc. shall be inspected monthly by the designated competent person. Such
inspection must be properly documented on respective Monthly Inspection Checklist for each
equipment. Accomplished inspection checklists must be kept available on file at the site
Equipment Section, a copy furnished to RAWABI BUTEC site HSE representative and
presented when so requested during safety audits.
Color coding inspection scheme will also be applied on construction items other than fuel-
driven equipment, such as power tools and rigging equipment.
All fire extinguishers will be inspected at least once a month. Fire extinguishers used for hot
work will be checked on a daily basis. Foremen / Supervisors shall conduct a “quick check” of
the fire extinguishers installed in their respective work areas. Every inspected fire extinguisher
shall have its inspection tag signed off and appropriately filled up by the designated Inspector
or site Safety Officer after each Monthly Inspection. Inspection Tag shall be of weather
resistant material.
Unless prescribed by the client, monthly inspection of fire extinguishers will be documented
on RAWABI BUTEC "Fire Extinguisher Inspection Report" Form. Copies of the inspection
report will be kept on file at site safety office and will be made available where required, to
client Representative during audit.
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Every user shall thoroughly inspect his tool at least daily and before and after use. Defective
ones shall be immediately withdrawn from use and returned to the storekeeper for necessary
quarantine or repair.
Every user shall inspect his issued PPE regularly, at least before he start using it for the day.
Defective PPE must be immediately returned to the storekeeper for proper disposal and
replacement. Disposal of defective PPE, especially fall protection equipment, shall be done
effectively so as to render it non-usable.
Crew supervisors and foremen are directly responsible for the safe method of handling,
storage, transport and disposal of construction materials in their respective areas. All
personnel engaged in handling, storage, transport and disposal of construction materials shall
wear appropriate PPEs such as hand and respiratory protection and other special PPE, as
may be deemed necessary.
The selection, use and application of all rigging equipment for material handling (e.g. size,
rating, hitch arrangement), shall conform to the requirements (Cranes, Rigging Equipment /
Lifting Operations) of this program and applicable procedures of the client.
Mobile Mechanical handling equipment when employed for material handling shall be
constantly manned/ directed by designated banksman while operating in a restricted or
congested area. A quick “Walk-Around” or inspection by the operator / driver must be
performed before reversing/maneuvering his equipment. All equipment maneuvering,
particularly reversing must be directed by a trained banksman.
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Manual material handling shall be executed with observance of basic manual lifting
techniques and proper body mechanics such as firm grip, back straight, arms & load close to
the body, feet apart, knees are bent, etc., to prevent potential back or musculoskeletal
injuries. When the load is heavy enough, or unstable when carried by one person, a buddy
system or two-man carry practice must be observed.
The appropriate MSDS shall be obtained in advance from the concerned material supplier or,
from the client, in the case of those Client-controlled substances present on the project (if
any).
Warning labels on the containers of any hazardous material shall be strictly abided by and
under no circumstances tampered.
In the event that containers suspected of containing hazardous substances are received on
site without the manufacturer's label (if any), the shipment shall be rejected and not
accommodated on site until such time that appropriate MSDSs are available. All containers of
hazardous substances (if any) shall be appropriately labeled and identified.
Storage shall be kept free from accumulation of materials that constitute fire, tripping,
explosion or fall hazards or that impedes easy access and mobility in the area.
Storage of compressed gas cylinders shall be properly ventilated. All other requirements shall
conform to Welding, Cutting & Grinding Safety Section of this program and to the storage
requirements prescribed by the appropriate MSDS.
Appropriate warning signs/ notices e.g. 'Flammable, No smoking’, etc. shall be provided.
Storage of flammable/ combustible materials shall be properly ventilated, well away from any
ignition source and in full compliance with the minimum requirements prescribed in Fire
Prevention & Protection Plan of this program.
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RAWABI BUTEC shall ensure that proper method of disposal is applied for each type of
waste and shall keep a correct and accurate record using client-approved format (Waste
information Database & Waste Information Sheet).
A monthly waste inventory report shall be submitted to Client HSE representative stating
therein the type of waste disposed or stored, area/ location of disposal or storage, quantity
disposed/ stored (volume and/ or weight, date stockpiled/ disposed, cumulative total of
particular waste stored/ disposed, area/ location of waste generation (source of waste
generated).
Appropriate design and installation method shall be employed so as to keep waste generation
to a minimum.
The required collection & disposal of construction site-generated refuse including work
associated hazardous wastes (if any) shall not be taken out of the site without proper
coordination with the Client’s HSE Representative.
All tools and equipment shall be inspected prior to deployment at site. Such inspection shall
be documented and a copy filed at the site HSE office for future reference.
Non-conductive and properly insulated hand tools will be used in areas where activities are
exposed to electrical risks. Non sparking tools such as copper alloy construction tools,
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fiberglass made ladders, etc. will be used within a declared hazardous environment, such as
hydrocarbon areas.
Appropriate type of hand tools will be used depending upon the nature of work, as determined
by the competent RAWABI BUTEC foreman or supervisor. All tools must be used only for the
purpose for which they were designed.
Any and all power tools brought into the project site shall be inspected regularly and
maintained in a safe condition. No improvised tools are allowed.
Electrical hand tools to be used in confined spaces having power supply from outside shall be
properly and adequately earthed. Battery powered or air driven tools are recommended for
use.
A designated competent electrician will perform Monthly (periodic) inspections of all power
tools to ensure their proper maintenance and operability at all times. Proper documentation of
each inspection shall be observed.
Rotating tools such as grinders will have to be switched off and held until rotation has
completely stopped before they are placed down.
All portable power tools will be equipped with properly functioning "dead man" switch.
No grinder will be used without its original guard properly in place. A grinder without guard will
be immediately removed. All grinders shall be marked with the designated maximum running
speed (RPM Rating) and must be ensured that the maximum speed of the spindle does not
(at any time) exceed the maximum periphery speed (RPM Rating) marked on the grinding
disc or wheel.
Only authorized / competent persons will be allowed to operate portable power tools.
Frayed cords or damaged plugs will be readily removed from use and properly replaced.
Repair of defective power tools will be performed ONLY by the designated competent
maintenance / electrical personnel.
No electrical hand tools, power cords and outlets will be used in damp locations or in wet
conditions. This includes welding / cutting activities. Power tools and work location must be
kept dry to avoid potential electric shock / burns. Tools shall not be used unless protected
with GFCI.
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Extension cords will be of three-wire conductor type and will be kept as short as possible.
Cords which are subject to physical damage such as when laid across roads / access ways
will be appropriately protected or where possible, rerouted or kept at least 2 meters off the
ground.
Loose clothing / hand gloves will not be allowed on activities around rotating equipment such
as magnetic drills, table saw, bending machines, etc.
Should there be any construction-associated work on a project’s existing electrical facilities (if
any) prior approval from Client Representative shall be sought.
Any power tool in use without bearing proper color-coding inspection for the current quarter
shall be retrieved from service and submitted to proper inspection by the designated
competent person.
Where required, observations made during the daily routine inspection shall be referred to site
safety officers or higher site authorities for appropriate action.
Hand held & power tools, their plugs, cords, guards, etc.
Ladders and their rungs, braces, safety shoes, surface (if slippery).
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Slings – their SWL marking, wire, stitches, ferrule and overall condition.
It is the direct responsibility of foremen and supervisors to keep such exercise in practice in
their respective supervision, to see to it that the area is in an orderly and safe condition before
deserted.
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6.5.5 Housekeeping
During the course of work, foremen and supervisors shall ensure for a tidy and organized
work area, such that “everything is maintained in its proper place”.
All materials, tools and equipment are stored in stable position, properly secured and
supported to prevent displacement, rolling or fall.
Temporary power cords are kept off access ways or elevated from the ground as practically
as possible.
Access to and from nearby fire extinguishing equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, fire hose, fire
barrels and hydrants) including circuit breakers are maintained unobstructed at all times.
Hand and power tools are properly organized at the end of workday or returned to store room
for safe keeping.
Combustible construction debris, scraps, wooden packing / crating, trimmings, etc. that serve
as fire and tripping hazards are immediately disposed of from the work area and regularly
collected by the designated housekeeping crew.
Adequate metal trash bins are maintained in the area and regularly emptied.
A plastic trash bag or trash bin with cover is maintained at strategic locations to prevent used
disposable paper cups, mineral water bottles and other wastes from being strewn.
A dedicated crew for daily collection and disposal of construction waste for all areas shall be
provided and maintained on the project.
Site Safety Personnel shall continuously monitor observance of each work group with this
housekeeping requirement and where required, take appropriate action with those not
consistently complying with.
Sufficient supply of potable drinking water in tightly covered plastic containers shall be
maintained in the site eating facility with accompanying disposable drinking cups or bottles.
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A dedicated housekeeping crew shall be assigned to maintain the site eating facility and
surrounding area tidy and hygienic.
Washing of lunch kits in the site mess-hall and elsewhere on project site shall not be allowed.
The eating facility, office complex as well as construction area shall be maintained free of any
food leftovers at all times. Eating shall be permitted ONLY at the designated site mess hall.
Aerosol type insecticides shall be employed when necessary for houseflies and vermin
control. Application and storage of site insecticides shall be done with necessary precautions.
6.6 RECENT RECORDS TO VERIFY THAT JOB SITE SAFETY INSPECTIONS ARE CONDUCTED AND
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN
Please Refer to Attachment A13 – Job Site Safety Inspections.
6.7 RECENT RECORDS TO VERIFY THAT ONGOING SAFETY INSPECTIONS OF TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT ARE CONDUCTED AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN
Please Refer to Attachment A14 – Safety Inspections of Tools and Equipment.
Fatal Incident
All incident reports will mention identified basic & root causes, immediate corrective actions
taken and recommended mitigating or control measures to ensure prevention of recurrence.
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Fatal Incident
Any serious Near-Miss (an incident that has the potential to cause fatality, LTI or
extensive damage to property
All incident reports will mention identified basic & root causes, immediate corrective actions
taken and recommended mitigating or control measures to ensure prevention of recurrence. It
will be accomplished in a client-approved Accident/ Incident Report Form.
In cases of incidents where formal investigation is required, Tap root or any internationally
accepted investigation procedure may be used as an incident investigation tool in which
formal training shall be arranged by Client.
7.1.5 Investigation
Incident investigation is a must to identify all possible contributing factors so that similar
incidents can be prevented in the near future. The investigation shall be conducted in a
manner as to provide facts rather than fault, “No Blame” Policy shall be applied, the objective
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of which is to find the cause(s) to prevent similar occurrence, to determine at which point the
“unplanned” events took over from the “planned” sequence of events, and to establish
immediate corrective actions and permanent mitigating or control measures.
Investigation must begin as soon as possible after the necessary notifications have been
accomplished.
Site safety personnel shall make necessary follow-up to ensure that recommended actions
are disseminated to all concerned workers and subsequently carried out and permanently
observed.
If permanent corrective actions identified in the report have not yet been incorporated into the
existing safety program, such information shall be added into the existing safety program and
permanently incorporated in all future safety programs / procedures.
Pertinent documents that reinforce the safety report shall be maintained on file made
available to the client when required.
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All subcontractors of RAWABI BUTEC shall, likewise, submit their own report in the same
format to which shall be integrated to its Monthly report submitted to the client.
7.2.2 Records
RAWABI BUTEC site HSE Department shall maintain an up-to-date and well organized
record filing system throughout the duration of the project. These records, as minimum, shall
include but not limited to the following information:
Government Licensed / 3rd Party Certified Heavy Equipment Operators & Drivers
Other
Copies of any of the above Record information will be made available to Client
Representative upon latter's request.
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7.4 RECENT RECORDS TO VERIFY THAT MONTHLY INCIDENT / INJURY STATISTICAL SUMMARY IS
PROVIDED TO CLIENTS
Please refer to Attachment A16 – Monthly Incident / Injury Statistical Summary.
RAWABI BUTEC shall, whenever substance considered hazardous is brought to the site,
issue a copy of the corresponding MSDS the client Site HSE Manager. All work dealing with
hazardous substances shall have JSA and Method Statement prepared and attached to the
MSDS. All work involving hazardous substances shall be performed in compliance with the
client Site HSE Procedure (Control of Material Safety Data Sheets).
In developing and enforcement of specific JSA, it is important that crew supervisors/ foremen
involve their respective workmen on hazard identification, elimination and control or mitigating
process.
JSA shall be made on such a format that will provide the following information, as minimum:
Basic job steps (which describes specific work to be performed including tools,
equipment to be employed)
Risk or potential hazards (e.g. fall hazards, oxygen deficiency, toxic gas, pinch points,
fire hazards, electric shock, nearby energized lines, etc.)
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Safe job procedure appropriate to the hazard predicted (e.g., Install guardrails; wear
body harness; entry permit/ atmospheric test, posting spotter / watchman, etc.)
appropriate to the hazards identified.
In developing JSAs supervisors/ foremen may consult with RAWABI-BUTEC or CLIENT
safety representatives or other site authorities / competent persons for related information
essential to complete the analysis.
JSAs must be prepared in such a manner as to present factual information (i.e. specific job
hazards / required appropriate measures) as a result of an actual survey of the work site and
associated equipment, by the responsible foreman / crew supervisor and careful study of the
planned activity. It must not be generic in nature.
RAWABI BUTEC Site safety personnel shall conduct spot audit of JSAs to ensure adherence
of respective work groups to the safety measures contained therein. Non-compliance will
result in the work of the responsible group being stopped.
Information contained in the JSAs will be the basis for developing Daily Safe Work Plan by
each crew supervisor / foreman. Contents of the Daily Safe Work Plan will be the basis for
daily toolbox talks by foremen / supervisors.
The overall Safety Action Plan, as well as applicable sections of the project-specific Safety
Program and Client’s procedure can serve as a good reference in developing JSAs.
Hard hat
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Safety shoes
Safety glasses
Hand Gloves
Additional PPE’s shall be provided to and worn as and when required by affected employees
such as:
Earplugs / earmuffs - when exposed to a noise level above 85 dBA, 8-hour Time
Weighted Average (TWA) or engaged in noisy operations such as air blowing, concrete
breaking / cutting / chipping, bolt tightening, use of powder actuated tools, use of
circular saw, sandblasting, etc. or when performing activities in or passing through
areas identified to be "High Noise Area" e.g. process area or close to high noise
producing equipment such as compressors, welding machines, generators, mobile
heavy equipment, etc. or areas where noise exceeds 115 DbA, Ear protection shall
have a minimum of 30 dBA NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) and shall conform to ANSI
Z3.19 - 1974 or equivalent UK, EU or other recognized regulatory standards.
Face shield (in addition to) eye protection - when conducting any activities which pose
potential eye and face injuries. Where face shield is required, it must be appropriately
attached to the hard hat. Face shield is a secondary protection. Primary protection
(safety glasses or mono-goggles) must always be worn in conjunction with face shield.
Face shields must be in compliance with ANSI Z87.1-1989 or equivalent UK, EU or
other recognized standards. Activities that require face and eye protection include but
are not limited to:
o Concrete chipping
o Air blowing
o Spray painting
o Insulation work
Hand (working) gloves - in all activities requiring hand protection from sharp / rough
objects. Hand gloves however, shall not be used in situations where the individual is
exposed to "in-running nips" or working close to moving “rotating” machines / objects
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such as magnetic drills, table saws, belts, shafts, etc. as they can be caught on and
trap the hand before it can be withdrawn from the glove. Examples of activities that
require hand protection include but are not limited to:
o Cable pulling
o Hand digging
o Piping works
o Timber work
o Cladding work
Welding mask combined with head protection, with #10 - #14 shade lenses - for all
welders. A combination of welding mask and head protection is a must in conditions
where the welder is exposed to fall hazards from overhead or nearby activities (not
necessarily overhead).
Cutting / burning goggles combined with face shield and with a minimum of #4 filter
lenses - when performing gas cutting operations, brazing, etc.
Full body harness with double shock absorbing lanyard – 100% Tie-Off Policy shall be
enforced in all elevated (unprotected) areas, 2 meters and above heights where
personnel is exposed to accidental fall. Full-body harness shall also be provided to and
worn by confined space entrants, erectors, scaffolders, personnel in man-basket and
similar hazardous operations at heights. Shock absorbing lanyard with a self-locking
snap hook shall always be attached to a stable structure or lifeline capable to withstand
a minimum of 2400 kilograms force. Anchorage point of lanyard must be at the highest
point possible and as minimum at shoulder height to limit the free-fall distance to a
maximum of 1.8 meter.
Disposable dust masks - for all personnel exposed to light / non-toxic nuisance
airborne particulates such as dust and similar air contaminants.
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paints, thinner, organic vapors, minute fibers, etc. exist or possible. Air purifying
respirators must only be used where oxygen content is sufficient (19.5% to 23.5%).
Chin Strap – must be used for all personnel engaged in elevated work where hard hats
may fall or those working outdoors where hard-hats could be wind-blown.
Air Supplied Protective Hood - for sandblasters. Must be of NIOSH approved type or
equivalent UK, EU other recognized standards.
Sleeveless shirts and tank tops will not be permitted. Coveralls or Long-sleeved shirts are
mandatory at construction site.
Sandals, tennis shoes or any other street type footwear shall not be allowed.
Loose fitting clothes and jewelry shall not be allowed around or near rotating or moving
machines.
Adequate quantity of extra PPE's (hard-hats, safety glasses, ear protection, etc.) shall be
maintained at the site warehouse / material section for immediate issuance / replacement that
may be required on project including the PPE that is necessary for visitors use.
All relevant requirements on proper usage, selection and maintenance of personal protective
equipment (PPE's) shall be in compliance with the manufacturer's requirements.
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Color Band - for selected discipline / subcontractor (as per Site Mgt / CLIENT)
RAWABI BUTEC hard hats will be labeled with RAWABI BUTEC Company logo (front) and
RAWABI BUTEC safety orientation sticker (right side). Client Safety Induction sticker (if any)
will be affixed on the left-hand side of the hardhat.
At the front side of the hardhat, immediately below RAWABI BUTEC Logo sticker, the
employee’s name will be affixed. Rear side of the hardhat will contain employee’s RAWABI
BUTEC ID number and his designation or title. No other markings, writing or labels will be
allowed on employee’s hardhat. Any unauthorized marking will result in an appropriate
disciplinary action against the employee.
Traffic controllers / flagmen, equipment spotters, fire watch / entry attendants shall be
identified by means of fluorescent orange vest.
Tools and other materials will be marked with RAWABI BUTEC company name or RAWABI
BUTEC’s applicable serial number as appropriate.
Temporary solid barricades or guard rails made up of substantially rigid material such as
scaffolding tubes or timbers of appropriate size, shall be installed around unprotected floor,
sides, holes or openings, leading edge, deep excavations, pit, incomplete access stair, open
manholes, energized equipment, along catwalks, crossovers and wherever it is essential to
protect site employees and public from potential fall.
Warning notices such as “Danger, Men Working Above”, etc. will be installed where overhead
work e.g. scaffold erection / dismantling, pipe installation, structural erection, etc. is in
progress.
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Buildings or structures with incomplete access shall have their incomplete access stairs
affixed with “Incomplete access, for erection crew only” notice in all approaches or immediate
step landings.
Safety barricades and notices where required must be properly maintained until the
completion of the job. They must be removed upon completion of the work.
When the job is not completed at the end of work shift and during which the work group takes
their break (e.g. for meal break) safety barricades and signs must remain fixed in the work
area.
Guard rails when installed shall be capable to support at least 91 kg (200lbs) of lateral force
and must consist of top and mid rails. Top rails must be installed at 910mm to 1150mm from
the working / walking surface. Guardrails are compulsory for work locations 2 meters and
above from the ground or floor.
Warning notices such as “Danger: High Voltage; Flammable; Asphyxiant; Toxic; Pinch Point;
Crushing Hazard; Hot Surface; Slippery” etc. shall be posted where required and as
appropriate.
Any and all exposed part(s) of a moving/ rotating machine such as fan, shaft, blade, etc.
which has the potential to cause injury shall be appropriately protected. Where rotating
machines / tools exist, a sign that reads “Danger, Crushing Hazard, Hand Gloves / Loose
Clothing Prohibited” must be posted at the immediate approach where public or employees
can be promptly warned.
All portable tools and stationary machines originally designed / manufactured with protective
guards must remain protected with such personnel protection devices. Removal of built-in
protective guards is absolutely prohibited.
Radiography work shall require approved caution yellow signs i.e. “Caution, Radiation
Hazard” with the standard purple radiation symbol. Black & yellow radiation tape must
enclose the radiography area during the entire X-ray work. Blinkers must be adequately
installed in all approaches for X-ray work at night.
All pressure testing activities (hydro test / pneumatic tests) shall be properly cordoned with
red/white warning tapes. “Danger, Pressure Test In Progress, Keep Out” notices shall be
adequately displayed around the immediate vicinity.
Crane work / lifting operation must have enclosing warning tapes and warning notices i.e.
“Danger, Crane Lifting In Progress”, etc.
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All site employees shall be fully familiar with and adhere to an approved Emergency Plan on
the project. Information on project-specific Evacuation Procedure will be communicated to site
employees through Pre-Deployment Site Safety Orientation, weekly and daily toolbox
meetings.
A copy of a plot plan of the project showing specific locations of safe assembly areas, exit
gates, routes, etc. shall be maintained at Site Safety Department and posted at conspicuous
locations within the office complex for employees’ ready reference.
Every Foreman / Supervisor must be constantly aware of the actual number of his men in his
respective area. At the start of work shift, everyone must sign-in on the group's attendance
sheet and an actual number accounted for by responsible Foreman / Supervisor. Knowing
and checking the actual number of workmen under respective supervision at the start of work
shift is necessary in order to provide an accurate reference should an actual head count be
necessary in the event of an actual site emergency.
Where required, a daily work force report (actual number of men on site) shall be submitted to
Client on the schedule agreed upon on the project.
Before starting any activity at a new work location, the location and access routes to the pre-
determined Safe Assembly Area(s) shall be checked or familiarized with by the responsible
foremen / supervisors and the same shall be communicated to their workmen, to ensure an
organized action and prompt evacuation from the work area should the need arise. In addition
to the designated emergency access routes/assembly areas, an alternate safe access/
location shall be anticipated and, availed of when the situation so warrants (i.e. in situations
that the pre-determined routes/assembly areas become inaccessible or obstructed for some
reason).
Every personnel working on site shall check prevailing wind direction at the start of work shift
and from time to time during the course of work. Wind direction can be determined through
windsocks, which are located in the upper level of the site or nearby plants.
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Constant awareness of both the specific site alarms applicable to the actual work site or plant
zone where activity is taking place and of the basic steps to be taken in case of site
emergency shall be exercised by every individual while on the project site.
Visiting RAWABI BUTEC Personnel and casual visitors on project site have to know the basic
Emergency Procedure being enforced on the project upon arrival at site and, under no
circumstances, shall roam around the work site / plant site without being accompanied by a
representative from the responsible department.
Wind direction is checked through windsocks at the upper level of the work site or
adjacent plant.
All workers at elevated locations shall come down calmly to the ground level and
proceed to the designated safe Assembly Area on foot in an orderly manner to a pre-
determined Safe Assembly Area or Muster Point in a crosswind direction. (Running is
prohibited except in life threatening situations).
All crew supervisors / foremen will wait for their employees in the muster areas.
Supervision must ensure all employees working in remote areas and in confined space
(if any) have been alerted and have proceeded to the muster area.
Crew supervisors / foremen will conduct a head count of their employees. If any
employee is found to be missing, the responsible supervisor / foreman shall inform any
of Senior RAWABI BUTEC representatives at the muster area immediately, identifying
the employee(s)’ name and his / their last known location. The senior RAWABI BUTEC
personnel, having received the information must subsequently relay the same
information to RAWABI BUTEC Project Manager, Safety Personnel or Client
representative, whoever is immediately available.
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No one is permitted to return to work until INSTRUCTION has been received from the
Client or local authorities that it is safe to do so. (Note: Return to work instruction could
be either verbal instruction at the respective safe assembly areas or via site-
established All Clear Alarm).
No one resumes work unless a new Work Permit (if applicable) is applied for and approved.
(Note: All issued work permits, if any, are automatically canceled during actual emergencies
and must be revalidated or replaced with new ones upon resuming work.)
Should the extent of the site disaster necessitate general evacuation from the area, such as in
the case of a threatening “gas cloud” from a nearby plant, etc., instruction / confirmation from
the Client will be sought and / or, if actual situation warrants, workers from respective safe
assembly areas shall proceed to the pre-designated SITE emergency exit gates and move
away from the emergency scene in a quick and orderly manner.
Vehicles / buses which serve as immediate means of emergency transport in the event of
mass evacuation from the site, shall be parked in such a manner that they can be
immediately started and moved without delay if need so dictates. However, the use of any
transport motorized vehicle / bus to vacate the place may not be allowed in situations where
potential flammable / explosive vapors in the immediate surrounding exist. In such a case,
prior clearance from local authorities and understanding of the hazards involved is important.
Respective work areas shall have designated site safety officers to ensure proper
interpretations of the site alarms whenever sounded and to properly and promptly lead the
work force as well in the event of actual site emergencies. Assigning safety personnel in
working areas shall not however, relieve the responsible foremen / supervisors of their
defined roles and duties within their respective areas of supervision and in responsive
handling of emergencies.
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IMPORTANT! When driving: Upon hearing the Site Alarm, park the vehicle on right side
of the road (clear of hydrants, etc.) stop engine, leave the ignition KEY inside the vehicle and
readily proceed on foot to the nearest assembly point in a crosswind direction and stay at the
area until after the ALL CLEAR ALARM has sounded or INSTRUCTION from Local
Authorities / Client been received.
If the designated assembly point is not accessible during an actual emergency, for some
reason (i.e. it is downwind or in close proximity to the scene of emergency), then personnel
must take the safest route away from the emergency location, towards alternate assembly
points / safe assembly areas or open area in a cross or upwind direction.
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Locations of the specific assembly areas / muster points shall be well emphasized during the
In-House Site Safety Orientation or toolbox meetings, and any change (if any) of the location
of such designated areas during the course of project construction, shall be promptly
communicated to all site employees.
The following locations are potential Safe Assembly Points on the project, but subject to
approval by client site representative prior to start of work:
Office Complex
Construction Gates
In the absence of site-wide alarms, portable air-horns will be utilized to alert site employees of
any site evacuation required from their respective work locations.
After work-hours emergency contact numbers for both RAWABI BUTEC and the Client
concerned site authorities shall be printed on Project signboard and displayed conspicuously
at the project site.
Any of the following conditions may warrant declaration of work stoppage within respective
work areas or site-wide, depending on the scale of the extent:
Earthquake
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Lightning
It is the direct responsibility of each crew supervisor to assess within his respective area of
supervision as to initiating prompt action to ensure the safety of site employees when
confronted by any form of severe weather conditions.
Site Safety Manager must closely coordinate with the Project Management and Client
counterpart in the face of severe weather condition on site, and shall promptly communicate
with site Safety Officers any decision arrived at such as general evacuation form the site, etc.
Site Safety officers must promptly convey to line supervision, site employees and sub-
contractors on the particular action taken.
10.2 FIRST AID FACILITIES / MEDICAL SERVICES & MEDICAL EMERGENCY HANDLING
It shall be located within RAWABI BUTEC Site offices and which shall be easily accessible to
emergency vehicle, the exit/ entry door shall be designed wide enough for easy passage of
men carrying a stretcher.
An emergency vehicle will be dedicated on project site. The emergency vehicle shall be
manned by a designated driver at all times and maintained in good running condition.
The emergency vehicle shall be provided with a sketch or map of traffic route including
emergency telephone numbers of each affiliate hospital. It is important however, that
designated driver is fully familiar with the actual routes to and from any of the affiliate
hospitals and must not rely on the traffic route sketches provided for.
The site First Aid Clinic shall be maintained in the highest hygienic condition possible such
that, the room is air conditioned, provided with telephone, desk, potable hot and cold water,
examination bed, wash basin, refrigerator, sewage system, metal waste bin with cover, dust
tight first-aid cabinet and adequate lighting. First-aid supplies must include as minimum the
following (if workforce is 500 or more):
Stethoscope
Sets of splints
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Triangular bandage
Thermometers (Oral)
Cervical collar
Torch / penlight
Hypoallergenic plaster
Spirit of ammonia
Dressing tray
Bandage scissors
Sterilizer
Bactroban oint
Sufratulle dressing
Tweezers
Xylocaine spray
Voltaren gel
Antidiarrheas
Analgesic / antipyretic
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Betadine solution
Savlon antiseptic
Spirit swab
Where the situation requires, a suitable type of stretcher will be made available at strategic
location(s) at work site, other than those maintained at clinic and ambulance. Safety officers
will determine the location most preferred for such rescue device.
At least one certified First-Aider at a remote work site other than the Nurse at site clinic will be
assigned to render first aid if and when needs arise.
The following information will be prominently displayed / posted in the first aid clinic:
Name, location and telephone number(s) of nearest health care facility / hospitals.
Other emergency telephone numbers provided for on project for calling external
assistance.
A First Aid Treatment Register will be provided and maintained by the designated qualified
Nurse/ First-Aider at the first aid clinic. All treatment administered by the nurse/ first-aider and
their details will be entered therein. The first aid register shall, as minimum, present the
following information:
Date of injury.
Nature of injury/illness.
Separate First Aid Clinic equipped with minimum medical equipment shall likewise be
provided and properly maintained at the camp site and shall be manned by the designated
Nurse / Area Doctor. Such facility will be made available to camp residents after work hours
or non-work days.
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Site Safety Officers and medical staff (nurse) will render all necessary assistance to the
injured throughout the course of required handling.
A sketch of traffic routes to and from above hospitals and related contact persons / numbers,
shall be maintained in the ambulance and in the first-aid clinic.
Copies of relevant documents, if required, shall be submitted to the Client to confirm RAWABI
BUTEC’s affiliation with appointed hospitals / health care facilities. Same information shall
also be maintained at the site first-aid clinic.
Names and telephone numbers of affiliate hospitals for the project shall be displayed in the
first-aid clinic for immediate reference purposes. If there is a physician designated to handle
referred-occupational injuries, the name and telephone number of that physician shall also be
displayed in the clinic.
Site Safety Personnel shall also be aware of the specific locations of each affiliate hospital for
the project, for rendering assistance to injured and emergency handling purposes.
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Further medical
SITE MEDICAL
treatment / diagnosis
required
Administer first aid
Assess / render further diagnosis
10.3 RECORDS TO VERIFY THAT CERTIFIED FIRST AIDERS, SAUDI ARAB MINISTRY OF HEALTH
(MOH) CERTIFIED MEDICAL PERSONNEL, AND AMBULANCE(S) ARE AVAILABLE
Records of Certified First Aiders, Saudi Arab Ministry of Health Certified Medical Personnel
and Ambulances will be provided to the Client after Award.
10.6 RECORDS THAT IDENTIFY EXIT ROUTES AND ASSEMBLY AREAS WHERE HEAD COUNTS ARE TO
BE PERFORMED
11 SUBCONTRACTOR OVERSIGHT
11.1 RAWABI BUTEC SUBCONTRACTORS
The Management and line supervision of any subcontractor of RAWABI BUTEC have the
utmost responsibility to demonstrate before its employees, positive interest and attitude in
safety, that fully supports and abides by all relevant rules and regulations on safety, health,
security and environmental protection on the project, as well as prescribed standard of safety
practice and client’s “ACCIDENT FREE” philosophy.
Develop and submit where required, specific set of safety procedures or safety plan including
job safety analysis (JSA), Safety Action Plans relevant to the work to be performed, in
conformance to RAWABI BUTEC’s client-approved HSE Program and Client Safety
Procedures.
Know and understand the project-specific emergency handling procedure and ensure proper
understanding of all site employees
Ensure that every equipment and tool mobilized to site is in proper operating condition, and in
conformance to applicable requirements described in client-approved HSE Program and
applicable provisions of Client Safety Procedures.
Cooperate with RAWABI BUTEC’s and Client site safety representatives by acting on safety
recommendations, findings on safety inspections, issued circulars and spot observations.
Comply with all relevant Health, Safety & Environment requirements on the project.
Provide their employees with proper orientation / safety briefing before deployed to the site,
on basic safety and work requirements they have to observe with their client.
Where required, assign competent dedicated safety representative for their work force, who
can capably interpret, communicate and enforce their own safety plan / procedures and all
applicable regulations on the project.
Fully adapt “ACCIDENT FREE” Philosophy with their employees through day to day safety
compliance at work, and promote a culture where everyone understands and shares his
important role in the total prevention of injuries, incidents and losses.
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Training of personnel
Location(s) of activities
Minimum quantity & type of first aid fire extinguisher equipment, i.e. portable 10-kg
capacity. ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers, fire water barrels, fire buckets, etc…
During the mobilization stage or site preparation, the anticipated minimum quantity of required
first aid fire extinguishing equipment for the initial activities and facilities shall be made
available at hand.
Stationary equipment i.e. generators, power distribution panels are obstruction free
and at least 15 meters away from flammable / combustibles materials or appropriately
isolated.
Designated area for hot work operations such as welding, cutting, grinding, etc., are
isolated from flammable or combustible materials such as paints, solvents, acetylene
or work area that may create or increase potential risk to fire such as carpentry shops.
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As soon as the temporary site facility is completed, the required quantity of first-aid fire
extinguishing equipment shall be installed at strategic locations without delay.
After having the temporary facility has been provided with adequate fire extinguishing
equipment, it must be ensured that enough spare of the same is available, for use at work
site.
Material to be employed for wind protection for welding work shall be of fire retardant type.
A fire watch shall be provided wherever a hot work is performed. His responsibilities include:
wetting of ground or surrounding, monitoring affected and adjacent area, preventing/
extinguishing manageable fire, stopping hot work if deemed necessary and ensuring total
compliance of the crew with the hot work permit (if applicable) or Safe Work Plan..
Regardless of whether the work site is a permit-required area or not, effort for preventing any
fire occurrence must be exhausted and maintained as priority.
Adequate fire blanket of approved type shall be used to fully contain falling hot splatters from
welding/ cutting work at elevated areas at construction site where such protection is required.
A post-inspection “End-of-Shift Safety Checks” shall be conducted by the concerned crew and
responsible supervisor at the affected vicinity after every hot work, and before quitting time, to
detect possible smoldering fires due to stray hot slag.
At least one unit of 10 kg ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers shall be provided for every hot
work being performed readily available within immediate reach (i.e. no more than 7.5 meters
from the point of hot work).
Routine daily inspection or a daily 'Quick Check' of fire extinguishers used for hot work shall
be conducted by the responsible foreman and crew.
At no time will aisles, access ways, fire exits, fire-fighting equipment, control valves and
assembly points be obstructed. There shall always be a maintained unrestricted passage to
an adequate clear area around firefighting equipment to permit quick and easy access. A
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minimum of 5-meter clear radius shall be maintained for any fire protection equipment
outdoors and at least 1- meter for indoors.
During site emergencies, smoking is totally forbidden. In this case, lighted cigarettes in smoke
shelters shall be immediately extinguished.
Smoking during the Month of Ramadan in all public places at daytime on and off-site is totally
prohibited. Approved smoke shelters on site during this period will not apply unless fully
enclosed and approved by the Client.
Where smoke shelter is installed, the following must be provided and properly maintained:
Waste bin shall not be installed at or near a smoke shelter due to increased fire hazard that
the combustible refuse may create.
Paint and other flammable material storage shall be provided with warning sign "Danger,
Flammable Materials, No Smoking / Open Flame".
Under no circumstance, will hot work be allowed within 15 meters of the flammable storage.
At least two (2) units of 10 kg capacity dry chemical (ABC) rated fire extinguishers will be
provided and maintained in every flammable / combustible materials storage container van.
Bulk storage warehouse shall require more units of portable fire extinguishers deployed in
strategic locations and as minimum, at intervals not exceeding 15 meter travel distance.
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Storage of flammable liquids in an open container shall not be permitted. Flammable liquids
shall be maintained in safety cans approved for that purpose. Such safety cans shall be
properly labeled of the specific contents.
Quantity of flammable materials required of work, shall be limited to a minimum at work area.
Every fire including those extinguished in the area shall be immediately reported to Client
Representative with subsequent report in writing.
Should assistance from the Client be required in a fire emergency, available emergency
number on the project should be used. Such numbers shall be verified with the Client and
conspicuously posted in office complex at the early stage of the project. The discoverer shall,
when necessary, shall call Plant Fire Brigade. In so doing, the name of the person calling, his
Badge number, Company name and exact location shall be clearly identified.
All potential fire watch personnel/ users of first aid fire extinguishers shall attend a Basic Fire
Safety / Fire Extinguisher Training with RAWABI BUTEC site HSE Department and where
possible, arranged for a fire fighting training course with the Client. In-house Fire Safety / Fire
Extinguisher Training shall include theoretical and actual application aided with written
instructional materials. Any training conducted shall be properly documented and, where
required, appropriate records will be submitted to the Client HSE Department.
Fire Safety / Fire Extinguisher Training shall cover the following information, as minimum:
Classes of fire
Electrical equipment will be checked daily for possible defects by the assigned user and
periodically by the competent electrical maintenance personnel.
Drip cans shall be provided under faucets of temporary fuel / oil drums to catch spills and
leaks. Hand pumps shall be used for transferring flammable liquids.
Where fuel tanker is prohibited, approved safety cans shall be used for refueling of internal
combustion equipment e.g. welding machines, roller, compressor, etc. Plastic containers are
not acceptable for storing any fuel. Engine of the equipment to be refueled shall be shut
down prior to refueling. Proper grounding / bonding shall be observed during equipment
refueling.
Welding equipment, hot surfaces and other possible sources of heat / ignition will be kept
isolated from combustible materials.
Wooden blocks / timbers, for any reason, shall not be used for oxy-acetylene cutting.
Hot work crew shall exercise extra precaution in performing hot works and in constant
monitoring of possible indirect ignition sources such as falling hot slugs from welding / cutting
/ grinding operations.
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Proper bonding and grounding techniques will be applied where static electricity could be a
possible source of ignition. Conductors used for grounding and grounding stationary and
movable equipment e.g. welding machines, generators, fuel tankers, etc. shall be of adequate
size to carry the anticipated current. Installation and periodic inspection of all bonding /
grounding attachments shall be made by competent electrician.
Proper handling, transport, use and storage of compressed gases as described in the
preceding Section (Compressed Gas Cylinders-Handling, Use, Storage & Transport) of this
program shall be observed.
12.1.11 Housekeeping
To effectively prevent occurrence of fire, good housekeeping shall be maintained on the site.
Collection and disposal of combustible refuse shall be performed at least once a day in all
work areas at the end of each work shift.
Metal bins with close fitting lids will be provided for oily rags and similar highly combustible
wastes on site.
Inert/ Non-combustible absorbents will be used to remove / clean leaks of oil (if any).
Cigarette butts from designated smoking areas shall not be mixed with other combustible
wastes and shall be sprayed first with water before disposing of to make sure they are totally
extinguished and carry no possibility of creating fire.
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Where such voluntary atmospheric monitoring is observed, proper documentation of the result
of each test shall be carried out and maintained.
Reasonably away from immediate potential source of fire / explosion (i.e. 3 meters
away from equipment such as welding machines, generators, etc.) and not directly
attached to the equipment or potential source of fire.
Elevated off the ground. Fire extinguishers when deployed outdoor must not be let free
standing on the ground to prevent early damage / corrosion of the shell.
Fire protection equipment shall be inspected monthly and color-coded as described in the
preceding section of this program.
The minimum distribution / provision of first aid fire extinguishing equipment on project site
shall be in accordance with the distribution guideline as per table shown below. Such
distribution guideline may vary as per nature of work and discretion of Site Safety Personnel.
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Equipment / Activity / Work Area Min. No. of (10-kg.cap) ABC-DP Fire Extinguisher
Mobile generator, compressor, 1 each within immediate reach (3 mtrs. away) not
welding machine directly attached to the equipment
Hot work e.g. welding / cutting, etc. 1 each within immediate reach
Warehouse, Fabrication 1 each @ every exit / entry point plus 1 each every
15-meter travel distance interval both ways.
Portable Office Building / office 1 each @ every exit / entry point plus 1 each every
complex 15-meter travel distance interval both ways.
13 MISCELLANEOUS
- Attachment A25 – BUTEC ISO 14001 – OHSAS 18001
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14 ATTACHMENTS
14.1 ATTACHMENT A01 - BUTEC ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
14.2 ATTACHMENT A02- BUTEC HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
14.3 ATTACHMENT A03- SAFETY ORGANIZATION CHART
14.4 ATTACHMENT A04 - SAFETY ORIENTATION PROGRAM
14.5 ATTACHMENT A05 - SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES
14.6 ATTACHMENT A06 - JOB SKILLS COMPETENCY TRAINING PROGRAM
14.7 ATTACHMENT A07 - CERTIFICATES EARNED BY RAWABI BUTEC PERSONNEL
14.8 ATTACHMENT A08 - EMPLOYEE AND SUPERVISORY PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS
14.9 ATTACHMENT A09 - SAFETY INCENTIVE RECOGNITION PROGRAM
14.10 ATTACHMENT A10 - EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY ACTION PROGRAM
14.11 ATTACHMENT A11 - WEEKLY SAFETY MEETINGS
14.12 ATTACHMENT A12 - INTERNAL MANAGEMENT MEETING
14.13 ATTACHMENT A13 - JOB SITE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
14.14 ATTACHMENT A14 - SAFETY INSPECTIONS OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
14.15 ATTACHMENT A15 - INCIDENT REPORTING
14.16 ATTACHMENT A16 - MONTHLY INCIDENT INJURY STATISTICAL SUMMARY
14.17 ATTACHMENT A17 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
14.18 ATTACHMENT A18 - RECORDS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
14.19 ATTACHMENT A19 - RECORDS OF PPE QUALITY
14.20 ATTACHMENT A20 - EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
14.21 ATTACHMENT A21 - EXIT ROUTES AND ASSEMBLY AREAS
14.22 ATTACHMENT A22 - MONITORING OF SUBCONTRACTORS' PERFORMANCE
14.23 ATTACHMENT A23 - RAWABI HSE STATISTICS REPORT
14.24 ATTACHMENT A24 - BUTEC HSE STATISTICS REPORT
14.25 ATTACHMENT A25 - BUTEC ISO 14001 - OHSAS 18001
14.26 ATTACHMENT A26 - RAWABI ISO 14001 - OHSAS 18001
14.27 ATTACHMENT A27 - DAILY SAFETY OBSERVATION REPORT
14.28 ATTACHMENT A28 - NON CONFORMITY
14.29 ATTACHMENT A29 - OHSAS HAZARD - RISK ASSESSMENT TABLE
14.30 ATTACHMENT A30 - WEEKLY SITE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT
14.31 ATTACHMENT A31 – RAWABI BUTEC GOSI CERTIFICATE
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