Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Contractor (UBTJV)
No. Reference DAR Comments
Contractor’s Compliance
OHSSE PLAN Project CVs, Responsible Parties, HSE Manager, Site Manager-
EVALUATION Reporting structure is not readable (Clear). Project organogram & Contact Refer to the attached organogram (8.11 Appendix K) and contact details (8.12
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details must be submitted. Appendix L)
2. Organization
OHSSE PLAN Project CVs, Responsible Parties, HSE Manager, Site Manager- Refer to the attached letter for CVs ref.#
EVALUATION Not available Q19108-0100S-S-0005-19_Contractor’s Representative
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Q19108-0100S-S-0073-19_Management CV_HSE Manager
2. Organization Q19108-0100S-S-0007-19_Key Staff Organization Chart
OHSSE PLAN Relevant Operating Procedures / Instruction Sets- Refer to the attached submitted fire prevention & protection plan (AC001-A0000-
EVALUATION The Relevant Operating Procedures/ Instruction Sets must be in details. 12-2HP-U-XXX0003), emergency response plan (AC001-A0000-12-2HP-U-
XXX0004), logistic management plan, lifting operation plan (AC001-A0000-12-
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3. Risk Management 10P-U-XXX0001).
However, remaining plans will be submitted in due course & live documents will
be updated as applicable.
First Aid, Responsibilities, Provisions, Emergency Evacuation- Well noted & will be complied.
4. General Emergency Evacuation must be submitted and updated as per the site Refer to the submitted emergency response plan (AC001-A0000-12-2HP-U-
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Arrangements conditions/work progress. XXX0004)
4. General Fire Safety, Extinguishers, Fire Plan, Emergency Arrangements- Well noted & will be complied.
6 Arrangements 7. Fire Safety Plan must be submitted and updated as per the site Refer to the submitted fire prevention & protection plan (AC001-A0000-12-2HP-
conditions/work progress. U-XXX0003)
OHSSE PLAN Planned Maintenance - Inspection / Repair, Manufacturers Instructions-
EVALUATION The Planned Maintenance should be submitted by Contractor, and Well noted & will be complied.
7 Manufacturer’s Instructions must be available with the operator all the Refer to UBTJV OHSSE Plan incorporated section # 5.1.10 Plant & Equipment
5. Plant and time. Safe Maintenance Operation
Equipment
OHSSE PLAN Certification, Thorough Examination, Record Keeping-
EVALUATION The needed third party certificate must be available with the operator at all Well noted & will be complied.
8 the time. Refer to UBTJV OHSSE Plan incorporated section # 5.1.10 Plant & Equipment
5. Plant and Safe Maintenance Operation
Equipment
Ref. No.: AC001-A000-12-2HP-U-XXX0001 Rev. No.: 01 Rev. Date: 15-Dec-2019 Page 1 of 6
EMPLOYER PROJECT MANAGER CONTRACTOR
Contractor (UBTJV)
No. Reference DAR Comments
Contractor’s Compliance
OHSSE PLAN Work at Height - Hierarchy of Controls, Safe Systems of Work, Scaffolding, Well noted & will be complied.
EVALUATION MEWPs- Refer to the UBTJV OHSSE Plan sections 3.0 Planning-3.2 Hazards
9 The Contractor must take into consideration the Hierarchy of Controls. Identification & Assessment of OHS Safety- Hierarchy of Control & Section
6. Safety Procedures 5.4Emergency Preparedness & Response - 5.4.11 Working at Heights Rescue
Procedure
OHSSE PLAN Confined Space Procedure - Risk Assessment, PTW, Equipment, Training, etc- Well noted & will be complied. This shall be covered during Confined space
EVALUATION The missing details, such as, Air testing, Ventilation, etc. must be entry PTW application, however emergency equipment requirements like
submitted by the Contractor. Certified multi gas tester for air test, air blower / fumes extractor for air
6. Safety Procedures ventilation are made available in advance.
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Refer to the UBTJV OHSSE Plan sections 5.1General Safety Requirements-
5.1.24 Confined Space & Section 5.4Emergency Preparedness & Response -
5.4.9 Confined Space Rescue Procedures
OHSSE PLAN Logistics Plan, Traffic Management Plan, Reversing, Signage, Dust Sheeting- Well noted & will be complied.
EVALUATION The Contractor’s Logistics Manager should submit a separate detailed Refer to the submitted logistic management plan (AC001-A0000-12-30R-X-
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plan for traffic management during the work implementation, taking into XXX0001-rev.01 ) & traffic management plan ( AC001-D1280-12-3GS-X-
7. Transportation consideration the work progress. XXX0001-rev.00 )
OHSSE PLAN Pedestrian Segregation, Protected Walkways, Barriers, Demarcation- Well noted & will be complied.
EVALUATION The Contractor’s Logistics Manager should submit a separate detailed Refer to the UBTJV OHSSE Plan section 5.1.9 Pedestrians Safety
12 plan showing Pedestrian Segregation and Protected Walkways during the Refer to the submitted logistic management plan (AC001-A0000-12-30R-X-
7. Transportation work implementation, taking into consideration the work progress XXX0001-rev.01 ) & traffic management plan ( AC001-D1280-12-3GS-X-
XXX0001-rev.00 )
OHSSE PLAN Loading / Unloading, Set Down Areas, Dunnage, Safe Access, Max. Stack Refer to the UBTJV OHSSE Plan section 5.1.31 Storage and Handling of
EVALUATION Heights- Materials
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The Contractor should submit the missing information.
7. Transportation
OHSSE PLAN Dust Management, Water Suppression, Ventilation, Extraction, Sheeting, RPE- Refer to the UBTJV OHSSE Plan section 5.1.33 Dust Control
EVALUATION The Contractor should provide RPE, ventilation and dust extraction
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8. Occupational system as applicable.
Health
OHSSE PLAN Manual Handling, Risk Evaluation/Controls, Training, Mechanical Aids- Refer to the UBTJV OHSSE Plan section 5.1.31 Storage and Handling of
EVALUATION The Contractor should submit the missing information. Materials
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8. Occupational
Health
Contractor (UBTJV)
No. Reference DAR Comments
Contractor’s Compliance
OHSSE PLAN Night-Shifts, Weekend Working, Lone Working, Max Working Hours, Stress- Added missing information for nightshifts & lone working. Refer to the UBTJV
EVALUATION The Contractor should submit the missing information. OHSSE Plan section 5.1.35 Night shift works & 5.1.36 Nightshift Inspections &
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8. Occupational SECTION 5.1.38 Lone Working
Health
OHSSE PLAN Water Usage, Conservation, Recycling, Leakage, De-watering Effluent Mgmt- Sequence Rectified.
EVALUATION Mixed, conflicted and missing information in the Project HSE Manual Refer to the section 5.4 Emergency Preparedness & Response followed by
9. Environment about Environment, see Page no. 84 / Close No. 5.4.10 Environmental subsections as follows: -
Emergency Plan for easy reference. 5.4.1 Roles and Responsibilities
5.4.2 Evacuation Plan
5.4.3 Medical Emergency Plan
5.4.4 Fire Emergency Plan
5.4.5 Chemical Spill
5.4.6 Bomb Threat
5.4.7 Severe Weather and Natural Disasters
5.4.8 Critical Operations
5.4.9 Confined Space Rescue Procedures
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5.4.10 Environmental Emergency Plan
5.4.11 Working at Heights Rescue Procedure
5.4.12 Control of Major Accident Hazards
5.4.13 Minor Injuries (First Aid Cases) Response Procedure
5.4.14 Road Traffic Accidents Response
5.4.15 Training and Drill
Contractor (UBTJV)
No. Reference DAR Comments
Contractor’s Compliance
OHSSE PLAN Spillage, Pollution, Carbon Reduction, Emissions, Energy Sequence Rectified.
EVALUATION Conservation/Efficiency- Refer to the section 5.4 Emergency Preparedness & Response followed by
9. Environment Mixed, conflicted and missing information in the Project HSE Manual subsections Same as above in OCS Sr. # 17 contractor’s response.
about Environment, see Page no. 84 / Close No. 5.4.10 Environmental
18 Emergency Plan for easy reference. Refer to the 3.3 Identification of Environmental Aspects & Impacts
Refer to the Environmental Management Plan AC001-D1280-12-2HP-U-
XXX0002-Rev.01
Refer to the UBTJV OHSSE Plan section 5.1.10 Plant & Equipment Safe
Maintenance Operation
OHSSE PLAN Wildlife, Habitat, Ecology Protection, Aspects & Impacts Assessment- Sequence Rectified.
EVALUATION Mixed, conflicted and missing information in the Project HSE Manual Refer to the section 5.4 Emergency Preparedness & Response followed by
9. Environment about Environment, see Page no. 84 / Close No. 5.4.10 Environmental subsections Same as above in OCS Sr. # 17 contractor’s response.
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Emergency Plan for easy reference. Refer to the Environmental Management Plan AC001-D1280-12-2HP-U-
XXX0002-Rev.01
Refer to the 3.3 Identification of Environmental Aspects & Impacts
OHSSE PLAN Emergency Planning, Crisis Management, Evacuation Procedures- Refer to the submitted emergency response plan (AC001-A0000-12-2HP-U-
EVALUATION 20. Emergency Plan and Crisis Management must be submitted by the XXX0004)
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Arrangements and
Security
OHSSE PLAN Safety Signage, Warning Notices, Hazard Lighting, Public Safety- Noted & will be complied.
EVALUATION Safety signage, Hazard Lighting, Public Safety and Warning Notices must This item shall be covered during work notifications & permit to work
21 10. Emergency be submitted by the Contractor, making sure that all the needed safety applications for every new activity.
Arrangements and features are available on site before the starting of work.
Security
OHSSE PLAN Secure Perimeter Fencing, Hoarding, Flood Lighting- Refer to the sections 2.0 LEADERSHIP- 2.3Project Structure & Roles &
EVALUATION The Contractor is requested to mention and detailed the needed Secure Responsibilities – item # 4 & 5.
22 10. Emergency Perimeter Fencing, Hoarding, Flood Lighting within the Project HSE
Arrangements and Manual.
Security
OHSSE PLAN Security Patrols and Vehicle Checks- Noted & will be complied.
EVALUATION The Contractor must coordinate with all concerned parties in this regards.
23 10. Emergency
Arrangements and
Security
Contractor (UBTJV)
No. Reference DAR Comments
Contractor’s Compliance
OHSSE PLAN Worker and Vehicle ID / Gate Passes / Uniforms- Noted & will be complied.
EVALUATION The Contractor must coordinate with all concerned parties in this regards.
24 10. Emergency
Arrangements and
Security
OHSSE PLAN CCTV (if required), Warning Notices- Noted & will be complied.
EVALUATION The Contractor must coordinate with all concerned parties in this regards.
25 10. Emergency
Arrangements and
Security
OHSSE PLAN Methods of Communication (radio, mobile phone, alarm systems, etc.)- Refer to the 8.4 Appendix D – Communication Plan- through Hard and
EVALUATION The Contractor should submit the methods of communication to facilitate Electronic Copies, PowerPoint Presentation, Tool Box Talks
26 10. Emergency the implementation of HSSE Plan within project site.
Arrangements and
Security
Additional changes / amendments / additions as follows below :-
AC001-A0000-12- Amended: -
2HP-U-XXX0001-A Lifting operation shall be suspended during inclement weather when wind
speeds reach 25knots (ref. QCS 2014 Section 01: General Page 30 Part 10:
27 5.1.30 Lifting Occupational Health and Safety 10.5.8 Lifting Operations)
Operations
AC001-A0000-12- Added: -
2HP-U-XXX0001-A Work notification to the consultant shall be sent prior to starting new activities in
the area. Work notification shall be based on approved Method Statements &
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5.1.3 Method Risk Assessments.
Statements & Risk
Assessments
AC001-A0000-12- Amended: -
2HP-U-XXX0001-A 8.6 Appendix F- Waste classification & disposal methods –as reference UBTJV
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Waste Management Plan AC001-D5030-12-HW-U-XXX0001-01.
8.0 APPENDICES
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Table of Contents
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Basis of Document
UBTJV has a clear objective of establishing a proactive approach to Occupational Health, Safety and
Environmental Management System within all its activities. This is aimed at achieving high standards
of HSE performance and considers legislative requirements as a minimum performance standard.
UBTJV has developed HSE Manual to clearly define the management framework of HIAEP project
specific Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Manual that will be established based on
project scope of works and linked to HIAEP HSE requirements as mentioned in contract documents,
QCS 2014 sections 11 Part 2.1.01, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2014 standards.
UBTJV management will adopt the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology to define, implement and
control the project HSE management system.
The PDCA cycle can be applied not only to HSE management systems as a whole, but also to each
individual element to provide an ongoing focus on continual improvement.
SUPPORT
OPERATION
SUPPORT &
PERFORMANCE OPERATIONS
EVALUATION DO
Operational Planning &
Control.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Construction Site Specific
CHECK
Safety Standards.
Construction Site Specific
Performance Evaluation Environmental Standards.
Procedures. Emergency Preparedness and
Evaluation of Compliance. Response.
Inspection & Audits. Project Security Management
Project Management Review. Project Traffic Management
Subcontractors Managament.
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UBTJV has developed Project HSE Management plan as part of project HSE Manual (This Document)
and & that outlines in details the procedures and standards requirements based on project scope;
Client’s HSE requirements and QCS 2014 and obtain Client’s and Project Manager’s (Supervision
Consultant) Approvals prior to commencement on site.
1.2 Project Outline
The HIA Western Development is an infrastructure and utility focused expansion to increase the
operational capacity of HIA to contribute to the servicing of continued growth of the airport and Qatar
Airways, and the Milestone of the FIFA 2022 Football World Cup.
The HIA Western Development covers the Western Taxiways, Romeo/ Sierra Taxiway connections,
North and South Holding Bays, Midfield Taxiway and GSE Bridges, Western Remote Stands, Western
Fuel Farm, Western Utility Zone, and Landside Infrastructure.
The HIA Western Development has been divided into three (3) separate tender packages:
HIAEP-0012: HIA Western Taxiway and Stand Development Works
HIA Western Fuel Farm (by Others).
HIA Western Utility Zone Buildings (by Others).
1.3 General Scope of Work
The scope of the HIA Western Taxiway and Stand Development Works is the largest of the three (3)
construction packages referenced above. It includes, but is not limited to:
Site clearance, demolition, utilities protection/diversion;
Inner Parallel Taxiway (IPT);
Outer Parallel Taxiway (OPT);
North Holding Bays (5no.);
South Holding Bays (7no.);
Romeo/Sierra Taxiway connections;
Midfield Tunnel (MFT) portal - partial demolition and reconstruction (including relocation of
existing substation and utilities);
OPT Bridge;
GSE Bridge;
MFT ramp lowering;
40no. aircraft stands;
Southern Tunnel ramp reconstruction;
Airside/Landside Fencing (including associated security/surveillance infrastructure and
substations);
Airside GSE road;
At-grade road connection to the Remote Transfer Baggage Facility (RTBF);
Landside highway and drainage;
11kV general purpose substation (South);
Foul pumping station (South).
Western Utility Zone (WUZ):
Access Control Checkpoint (ACP);
2no. AGL Substations (South and North);
66kV substation;
11kV essential supply substation;
11kV general purpose substation;
Foul pumping station;
Deluge tank;
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2.0 LEADERSHIP
2.1 Leadership and Commitment
UBTJV Management shall maintain and demonstrate its commitment to HSE Protection by regular
visits to the work sites and monitoring progress on HSE matters.
UBTJV senior management visibly demonstrate support, commitment, leadership and accountability
on all HSE and welfare issues;
2.2 Health, Safety and Environmental Policies
Establish a written policy in compliance with section 21.1.1 Project Safety Policy in project
requirements document and legal requirements; this policy should be signed by UBTJV Project
Director describing the JV Board Management’s commitment to Health, safety and environmental, and
pledging to establish and maintain a safety and health program for all workers.
Communicate the policy to all workers and, at appropriate times and places, to relevant parties such
as:
Subcontractors, staffing and temporary workers.
Suppliers and vendors.
Visitors.
2.3 Project Structure & Roles & Responsibilities
Refer to the Tender Document Volume 1 Tender & Conditions of contract section 5 General
conditions of contract clause 4.8 Health & Safety Obligations and Volume 3 project requirements
Section 21 Health Safety & Environmental Management, UBTJV is committed to:
1. UBTJV Project management shall ensure that project team and Subcontractors:
Comply with all applicable health and safety regulations and Laws;
Comply and ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety obligations specified
in the Contract;
Comply and ensure compliance with all directives issued by the UBTJV Project HSE
Manager;
2. Take care for all the health and safety of all persons entitled to be on the Site and such other
places (if any) where the Works or any part of them are being executed;
3. Keep the Site, Works and such other places where the Works or any part of them are being
executed clear of unnecessary obstruction so as to avoid danger to these persons.
4. Provide proper fencing, lighting, safe access, guarding, warning signs and watching of the
Works and the proper provision of temporary roadways, footways, guards and fences as much
as the same may be necessary by reason of the Works, at all times protecting the safety and
protection of the owners and occupiers of adjacent property and the public until the later of
completion of the whole.
5. Provide any Temporary Works (including roadways, footways, guards and fences and any other
necessary works or protective works) which may be necessary for the execution and completion
of the Works and the remedying of any defects in the Works in accordance with the Contract, for
the use and protection of the public and of owners and occupiers of adjacent land and property.
6. Unless otherwise stated in the Employer's Requirements, within 7 days of the Commencement
Date and before commencing execution of the Works on the Site, the UBTJV shall submit to the
Project Manager for review and no objection, a health and safety manual which has been
specifically prepared for the project.
7. UBTJV shall, as specified in the Employer's Requirements and as the Project Manager may
reasonably require, maintain records and make reports (in compliance with the applicable health
and safety regulations and Laws) concerning the health and safety of persons and any damage
to property.
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Means of Communications
Pre-mobilization Meetings: Prior to commencing site operations, the Contractor shall be
required to attend a pre-mobilization meeting to finalize specific site requirements including
health and safety issues.
HSE Coordinated Review Meetings: UBTJV’s Safety Manager and Senior Construction
Manager shall be required to attend regular HSE Review Meetings that shall be chaired by the
Project Manager (Supervision Consultant).
UBTJV HSE Meetings: UBTJV ensure that monthly workers safety meetings are hold. Minutes
shall be kept of these meetings. The Employers Representative and the Project Manager shall
be notified of the dates and times of these meetings as from time to time they shall attend the
meetings to support the UBTJV and to be visible to the workforce.
Workforce Participation & Consultation
Consultation is an integral part of good HSE management, ensuring that there exists a sufficient
understanding of the issues and influences faced by the workforce in conjunction with allowing
the workforce to contribute towards problem solving and improvement process thus bringing
benefits to the project.
o UBTJV shall make arrangements to consult with their workforce on HSE matters by
establishing a HSE Committee that meets monthly and discusses recent and upcoming
issues.
o HSE Committees shall have representation from both management and worker and as a
minimum there should be one representative from each department.
o HSE Committees shall be chaired by a senior manager who has authority to implement
actions arising from meetings.
o As a minimum HSE Committees are to meet monthly, have a set agenda and produce
and retain minutes of each meeting.
o Project Management must consult with employees or their representatives about the
following:
o The information on the risks and dangers arising from their work, measures to reduce or
get rid of these risks and what employees should do if they are exposed to a risk;
o The planning and organization of health and safety training;
o Be involved in the development and review of policies and procedures and provide
feedback on operational performance to management.
o Be consulted on changes that affect HSE in their workplace.
o Receive information regarding:
- Findings of inspections and audits;
- Best practice;
- New or additional hazards;
- Accident investigation findings and corrective actions;
- Lessons learnt;
IN AN EFFECTIVE safety and health program, all workers:
Are encouraged to participate in the program and feel comfortable providing input and reporting
safety or health concerns.
Have access to information they need to participate effectively in the program.
Have opportunities to participate in all phases of program and implementation.
Do not experience retaliation when they raise safety and health concerns; report injuries,
illnesses, and hazards; participate in the program; or exercise safety and health rights
Methods use to Consult and involve employees are:
Consulting directly with employees (One-to-one discussions, workforce meetings, toolbox talks).
Consulting indirectly with employees (Staff surveys, Employee suggestion schemes, Notice
boards).
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Where English/ Arabic is not the first language. The key to individual consultation is to make
sure that everybody is involved so choose those methods that you know will reach all members
of the workforce.
Consulting with representatives (Investigating accidents, hazards and complaints, Inspections of
the workplace).
Records of important communications & Consultation to be retained.
3.0 PLANNING
3.1 Pre-Start HSE Planning
QCS 2014 Section 11 Part 1 details the requirements placed on the contractor with regard to
Construction Design and Management (CDM). The CDM Regulations place legal duties on planning
and management arrangements for construction project works. It places duties on everyone involved
in construction and contractors have a set of specific duties under CDM. UBTJV fully understanding
their duties and arrangements as mentioned in CDM.
CDM requirements during planning stage and before work commence:
1. Pre-Construction Information:
Relevant items of pre-construction information must be supplied by designer to UBTJV,
and its subcontractors who have been or may be appointed. This must be project-
specific and relate to ‘significant’ matters that can affect operations and safety on site.
All subcontractors are notified of alterations to Safety information through official letter.
Keep Client and Project Manager aware with all Pre-Construction Information generated
by the designer.
2. Planning, Pre-start, Progress Meetings:
These meetings can play an essential part of the effective management of
subcontractors and designers and assist with information exchange and coordination of
activities.
3. Method Statements & Risk Assessments:
Refer to section 2.2.3 of this document.
4. Site Coordination
During periods of high activity on site the HSE Manager can convene a site coordination
meeting to discuss coordination issues on site. (e.g. traffic management, management of
shared areas, high risks mitigation, etc.).
Weekly/ Monthly site walk around will be held to facilitate cooperation between adjacent
project. This opportunity will be used to brief UBTJV, subcontractor, Project Manager
and client representatives of problems encountered on site.
Project disciplines managers are responsible for convening project meetings to facilitate
coordination and cooperation. Also, shall keep the site coordination map up to date
showing locations of construction work to help identify and manage potential risks
3.2 Hazards Identification & Assessment of OHS Safety
Risk Assessment shall be used by all members of Project Management Team, Supervisors and
Subcontractors personnel who have legal, personnel and economic responsibilities for reducing risks
of injuries to persons at work, damage to plant and equipment.
Risk assessments shall be carried out and recorded. They shall be ‘suitable and sufficient’ and are to
identify significant risks associated with the work, with the level of detail proportionate to the risk.
Risk assessments shall be undertaken by a competent person who has knowledge and experience of
the activity being assessed.
The risk assessment process shall start at the design stage and continue through the construction,
operation and maintenance phases.
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Documentation arising from risk assessments shall contain perceived risks and the proposed
resolution or mitigation measures necessary to reduce these risks to a minimum.
Having identified hazards, suitable controls shall be implemented to mitigate the risk.
Control measures identified shall be implemented in line with the following hierarchy of control; in
many cases a combination shall be needed:
Hierarchy of Control
Elimination – remove the hazard from the workplace
Substitution – substitute the item with something less hazardous
Engineering controls – enclose, isolate, use ventilation, mechanical aids, machine guards etc.
Administrative controls – provision of procedures, training, signage, permits to work etc.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) – PPE is only to be used as a last resort.
A risk register shall be maintained and the findings of risk assessments shall be incorporated into the
HSP and method statements.
Risk assessments shall be reviewed periodically and at least annually. They shall also be reviewed
when there have been changes in legislation or other guidance, designs, processes, equipment, the
work environment, after an accident or where there is reason to believe they are no longer valid.
Significant risk has been identified to includes:
Excavation, working at height, Movement of equipment, lifting activities, electrical works, Fire
and explosion, Structure failure/collapse, Fatal or major accident involving workers or the public,
other incident which create danger to property or persons, flooding, extreme weather
abnormality, etc.
The HSE and welfare of all personnel the public and the avoidance of damage to property are of
paramount importance to the company.
Prime consideration shall be given company to ensure that all operations are conducted in such
a manner as to eliminate the risk to as low as reasonably practicable to persons, property and
environment.
The following steps identify the outline of risk assessment that will be followed in the project:
Risk Probability
The likelihood of a specific outcome measured by the ratio of specific outcome to the total number of
possible outcomes.
Probability
Description Likely Frequency
Score
Rare Less than one every five years 1
Less than once every year, but more than
Possible 2
once every five years
Likely From 1 to 4 per year 3
Often From 5 to 11 times per year 4
Frequent At least 12 times per year 5
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authorities’ negative
involvement media
certainly coverage
has legal
implications
Risk Categorization
The measure both Probability and the consequences (severity) of a specified untoward event caused
by an identified hazard. Level of risk shall be determined by Probability and Severity using the risk
matrix shown below.
Severity
Probability Insignific Mode Catastrop
Minor Major
ant rate hic
Rare (1) 1 2 3 4 5
Possible (2) 2 4 6 8 10
Likely (3) 3 6 9 12 15
Often (4) 4 8 12 16 20
Frequent (5) 5 10 15 20 25
The resultant risks can then be categorised as follows:
Risk Range Tolerance Rating Risk Action
Activity Should not proceed in
15 - 25 High Risk
current form.
Activity or industry can operate
5-12 Moderate Risk subject to management and or
modification.
No action required, unless
1-4 Low Risk
escalation of risk possible.
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Method statements are an effective and practical management tool that shall be used to address HSE
issues involved in carrying out the works.
Method statements shall be logical construction guides designed for use on site. Method Statements
shall contain a detailed risk assessment covering the task or operation; a hazard analysis and
methods for preventing injury, including engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
Method statements shall be produced in accordance with requirements of the design and design risk
assessments. The technical scope of method statements is to be defined and approved by Project
Management and agreed by the Client/RE.
Method statements are to include drawings, calculations, standard operating procedures and/or safe
work instructions for equipment and processes where necessary.
A method statement schedule is to be developed to ensure method statements and activity risk
assessment are prepared in sufficient time to allow a review before the proposed programmed start
date.
The schedules of the Method statement and Risk assessment shall be prepared based on approved
baseline programme.
Method statements are dynamic documents and shall be modified and updated to address the ever-
changing situation that occurs on site.
Once work commences method statements shall be reviewed for their validity to ensure the content
accurately reflects the work being carried out, where method of work differ the method statement is to
be modified.
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Significant changes to method statement are not to be implemented unless they have been re-
submitted for review and approval by the Client/RE.
The contents of method statements shall be briefed out to those personnel responsible for the works
and a copy kept on site always.
Where subcontractors and sub consultants are involved in the works they are to submit method
statements and include risk assessment in accordance with the above requirements
3.5 Compliance Obligations
All work shall be undertaken in compliance with the requirements of Qatari Law, particular regard shall
be given to Law 14 of 2004 (Labor Law) and any Statutory Instruments, Decrees, Resolutions or
Regulations.
The following list of Qatari Laws is included as they are specifically related to Worker Welfare and the
Environment.
Executive By-Laws 2005 Environmental Protection
Law No. 30 of 2002 Environmental Protection
Law No. 4 of 2009 Governing Aliens Entry and Residence in Qatar
Law No. 4 of 2011 Combating Trafficking in Persons
Ministerial Decision No. 5 of 2005 Regulating the Activities of the Collective Labour
Disputes; Reconciliation and Arbitration Committees
Ministerial Decision No. 6 of 2005 Work Regulation By Law Template
Ministerial Decision No. 7 of 2005 Penalties Table Template
Ministerial Decision No. 8 of 2005 Regulating the Conditions and Procedures of
Licensing of Recruitment of Labour from Overseas
for Third Parties
Ministerial Decision No. 9 of 2005 Disposition Of The Total Sum Of The Rebates
Inflicted On The Workers Salary
Ministerial Decision No. 10 of Determining the Works That Allow the Work
2005 Subsistence With No Break Purposes
Ministerial Decision No. 11 of Categories of Workers Exempted from the Statutory
2005 Provision stipulating The Maximum Working Hours
Ministerial Decision No. 12 of Defining Remote Areas
2005
Ministerial Decision No. 13 of Regulating Labour Inspection Activities and
2005 Procedures
Ministerial Decision No. 15 of Works Minors are Prohibited of Carrying Out
2005
Ministerial Decision No. 16 of Regulation of Medical Care For Workers in
2005 Establishments
Ministerial Decision No. 17 of Specifying The Standards and Conditions of
2005 Suitable housing For Workers
Ministerial Decision No. 18 of The Sample of Register of Work related injuries and
2005 Illnesses as Well as the Procedures of Notification
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Unless otherwise specified, the works shall comply with the latest version of the Qatar Construction
Specification issued by the Ministry of Environment.
If no local standard exists or the applicable standard is not specified, the appropriate and compatible
internationally recognised standard or code of practice shall be adopted.
The hierarchy of standards is as follows:
Qatar Construction Specification (QCS 2014).
Client/RE Documents (HSE Policy and Client/RE`s Guidance).
Applicable International Standards and Codes of Practice.
ISO 14001: 2015.
ISO 45001:2018 (OHSAS 18001:2007 applied until transition to ISO 45001)
ILO Labour Standards.
ILO Occupational Safety & Health Guidelines.
Alternate standards should be proposed if they can satisfactorily demonstrate that they are equal to or
exceed the aforementioned standards. Where there is a discrepancy or a conflict, the higher or stricter
standards shall take precedence.
The compliance register is a life document and include the following information and be
referenced within individual risk assessments:
Name and reference number of regulation / requirement;
Revision status;
Date the regulation was last reviewed;
Competent person responsible for reviewing the requirement;
Area/ location of the project the requirement impacts including a short description of activity and
associated documented information;
Next review date
3.6 Planning Action
Company identified Hazards & significant environmental aspects and associated risks and
opportunities that need to be addressed are used to priorities actions to manage and mitigate these
aspects.
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Company compliance obligations and associated risks and opportunities that need to be addressed
and evaluate their effectiveness inform the following processes within the HSE Management System:
Actions within the project Communication plan to ensure that the needs and requirements of
interested parties are met;
Actions arising to meet Compliance Obligations.
Actions arising from the internal audit programme to check compliance and make
recommendations to ensure continual improvement.
The HSE Management Review will make recommendations to ensure that those risks and
opportunities that could affect the intended outcomes of the HSE MS are taken into account and
planned for via the most appropriate business processes.
3.7 HSE Objectives & Planning to Achieve Them
The Project Management shall establish HSE goals that shall be activity based. The goals shall be
reviewed and periodically revised for compliance to the HSE Management Program and with a focus
on continually improving the Project HSE performance.
Company implement adequate and effective procedures, risk assessments, operations and
administration as are mandatory or otherwise appropriate to ensure that all health, safety,
environmental, welfare and measures required under of any enactment or regulations, or the working
practices of any industry (including the Client’s specific requirements) are strictly and properly
complied with as a minimum.
The project Management also recognises:
HSE matters are integral to all operational activities and contribute to the overall project
performance.
All operational activities should be conducted to the highest standards, with integrity and
professionalism.
It is imperative to achieve Project delivery within the contract period, to the satisfaction of the
Client and all other participants with a zero harms at practical completion phase.
The necessity to drive continual and effective improvement.
Obligations to address the needs and exceed the expectations of all stake holders
This Plan includes clear arrangements for inspection, monitoring and recording HSE standards
throughout the construction phase. The results of all monitoring are normally discussed at appropriate
forum in conjunction with other relevant performance criteria and associated indicators.
As stated above, a key objective of UBTJV HSE Policy is for ‘Zero Harm and Zero Damage’. All
UBTJV personnel working on the project shall be committed to and adopt the philosophy of Zero
Harm and Zero Damage.
UBTJV shall support Zero Harm and Zero Damage are 5 key HSE principles, which are:
All accidents are preventable
HSE is led from the top, down
Everyone is responsible for HSE
Positive behaviors shall be reinforced and negative behaviors shall be challenged
Everyone has the right to stop work or to stop others from working if it is unsafe, without fear of
any action taken against that person.
UBTJV shall actively promote and encourage high standards of HSE on the site and shall implement
HSE incentives and award schemes at all levels of management, supervisors, foremen and workers.
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KPI’s shall be reviewed and updated accordingly to address changing priorities and requirements of
the Client, Contract and changes of legislation.
HSE Key Performance Indicators
Catego Frequ Action
Scope KPI Target
ry ency Plan
LAGGING INDICATORS
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nts & Preventi hly
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accident
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s.
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Medical 0 Mont
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Treatment Case hly
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on of ill Occupational 0 Mont
health. Illness hly
- First Aid (% of 5% Mont
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n and Employees)
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excellent Road Traffic 0 Mont
occupati Accidents hly
onal Environmental 0 Mont
health Spills hly
service.
Property 0 Mont
Damage hly
LEADING INDICATORS
Compet Developme Contractors 100% Monthly
ence nt and training records
maintenanc logging all training
e of activities for the
competent entire staff and
workforce workforce.
Designi Reduction Evidence of 100% Monthly
ng for of H&S risk Contractor Comp
H&S through processes to liance
design identify and to
evaluate QCS/
Contractor design CDM
options with regard
to H&S risks
(including
Contractor
Temporary Works
Design)
H&S Positive Evidence of 100% Monthly
Culture H&S culture leadership, Comp
behaviour, culture liance
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of incentive and to
reward, in line with QCS/
the philosophy Client
“Work Safe,
Deliver Amazing”.
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4.0 SUPPORT
4.1 Resources
UBTJV ensure that sufficient resources are provided across the project to support implementation of
the HSE management system and to achieve the desired level of performance.
UBTJV project management determines and provides qualified and suitable resources needed for the
establishment, implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the HSE Management
System.
These resources are extended to include human resources, Infrastructure and plants & equipment
and maintain a good work environment.
UBTJV shall submit the HSE staff CVs for Project Manager interviews and approvals prior
commencement Date. Refer to Section General Conditions of Contract (6.7.3 & 6.7.5).
UBTJV committed to provide qualified HSE team and support staff in sufficient numbers to ensure the
effective function of the Occupational Health and Safety, according to QCS 2014 Section 1 Part 10
Item 10.1.3.
4.2 Site Welfare Facilities
4.2.1 General
UBTJV committed to provide suitable and sufficient welfare facilities (ablutions, rest and dining
facilities) as soon as work on site commences for the work force (i.e. mobilization phase) until work is
fully completed.
Everyone on site shall have access to adequate toilet and washing facilities, a place for preparing and
consuming refreshments and somewhere for storing and drying clothing and personal protective
equipment.
Welfare facilities shall be easily available to people working on the site. Toilets need to be easily
accessible from where the work is being done. Washing facilities should be as close as possible to the
toilets. Washing facilities also need to be close to canteens and rest rooms so that people can wash
before eating.
UBTJV ensure that welfare facilities comply with the general provisions of Qatar Labour Law Number
14, Article 103 of the Year 2004 and detailed requirement of QCS 2014 Section 1 Part 10 item 10.9
Welfare and Section 11 Part 1.
For external Labour Camp UBTJV ensure the relevant facilities comply with the requirements of
Resolution 17 of 2005 which details the Qatar Standards for Labour accommodation.
UBTJV committed to provide and establish an onsite First Aid facility with appropriate first aid
supplies. There shall be qualified medical Staff including (nurse and trained First Aiders) on duty
during all working shifts. All individuals visiting the First Aid facility shall be recorded as to reason and
treatment.
The First Aid facility and supplies shall comply with the requirement of Qatar Labour law 14 Article 104
of the year 2004.
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4.2.2 Toilets
The numbers of toilets required shall depend on the number of people working on the site and the
different locations where work is taking place. Wherever possible toilets should be flushed by water
and connected to a mains drainage system. If this is not possible, toilets with a built-in water supply
and drainage tank should be provided. If neither option is possible, chemical toilets should be only
used as a last resort.
Toilets shall be adequately ventilated, lit and maintained in a clean condition.
When a septic tank system is used it shall be fitted with a suitable gauge to warn when the tank is
reaching its maximum capacity and be regularly emptied to prevent overspill and contamination of the
surrounding area.
4.2.3 Washing Facilities
Washing facilities shall be provided next to toilets, changing rooms and rest areas, they are to include:
A supply of hot and cold running water
Soap or other means of cleaning
Towels or other means of drying
Sufficient ventilation and lighting
Sinks large enough to wash face, hands and forearms
Showers shall be provided for work where personnel are at a higher risk of being contaminated
such as handling hazardous substances, during demolition work.
Specialist facilities shall be provided for certain activities such as when working with lead in
compressed air.
The minimum number of toilets and washbasins shall be provided is shown below:
Number of
Number of Number of Number of
Persons on
Toilets Urinals Washbasins
Site
1-15 1 1 1
16-30 2 1 1
31-45 2 2 2
46-60 3 2 2
61-75 3 3 3
76-90 4 3 3
91-100 4 4 4
Figure: Minimum Number of Toilets and Washbasins
4.2.4 Drinking Water
A suitable supply of cool drinking water is to be readily available. During the high summer season.
UBTJV shall decide the necessity for additives to replace lost electrolytes. Where additives are
provided, the container shall be clearly marked.
Water is to be protected from contamination and is to be tested monthly by a recognised laboratory,
analysis records shall be submitted to Client/RE.
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Water tankers delivering potable water shall be registered with the local authorities. Potable water
tankers are only to be used for their intended purpose; they are not to be used to for dust suppression
by filling them with other than potable water.
Containers used for drinking water shall be regularly cleaned, clearly marked, sealed and annotated
with the date and time it was filled and protected from the elements as much as possible.
Employees shall be provided with cups or a personal water bottle, the use of empty drinks bottles is
prohibited.
Drinking water shall be supplemented with availability of ice cubes. Ice cube machines shall be
available at site and sufficient ice will be available to cater the cool drinking water supplied to the
shaded booths. The cool drinking water shall be supplied through the dedicated pickups to the
drinking booths/shelters and its availability throughout the working time shall be monitored by the
supervisors and HSE staffs.
4.2.5 Rest Facilities
Rest facilities shall be clean and tidy and be adequately maintained. They are to have sufficient tables
and chairs and provide cover from the elements (wind, dust, rain, heat).
Rest areas shall be well lit and suitably ventilated by a sufficient quantity of fresh or purified air.
During summer working hours when workers are prevented from working outside during the hours of
11.30 – 15.00 a suitable air-conditioned rest area shall be provided where it is impractical to return
them to their normal living accommodation.
Where food is brought to site a suitable air-conditioned room is to be provided along with racks or
similar to store food and prevent it from becoming contaminated or spoiled.
Eating and resting beneath or close to plant and vehicles or on the open worksite is prohibited.
4.2.6 Smoking Areas
Smoking is prohibited in all areas, including but not limited to:
Eating and rest areas
Office and inside buildings
Accommodation and kitchens
Stores and storage areas
Refueling areas
At all work sites
Inside plant, vehicles and controls rooms
Designated smoking areas shall be set up outside of buildings and in work areas in a safe area
clear of any flammable or combustible materials. Smoking areas shall be cleaned on a daily
basis and a suitable means of extinguishing cigarettes is to be provided.
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Warning letters shall be issued for failure to take timely corrective action when issued with a verbal
warning and after two verbal warnings have been issued on the same topic.
Improvement Notices shall be issued if in the opinion of the issuer that there has been a contravention
of one or more contractual requirements relating to health, safety or environmental or there is a failure
to address the requirements of a written warning.
An Improvement Notice shall require the responsible person (subcontractor or individual) to take the
necessary action or remedy the contravention within a specified period of time.
Failure to address the requirements of an Improvement Notice shall result in the issuing of a
Prohibition Notice.
Prohibition Notices shall be issued where there is an immediate or imminent risk to the Health and
Safety of personnel.
On receipt of a Prohibition Notice the receiver (subcontractor or individual) shall stop the work activity
immediately. Work shall not commence until remedial actions have been taken to prevent a
recurrence and these have been signed off by the issuer or their designee.
The issue of a Prohibition Notice shall prompt a review of the organisation’s Health and Safety
performance in order to identify deficiencies.
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Serious or repeated breaches of the Health and Safety responsibilities or requirements, or other
disregard for the Health and Safety of any person are reasons for the removal from the site and shall
be prohibited from working on other projects of JV partners.
Where an activity poses a hazard to the safety of personnel or property; activities should be
suspended. The suspension shall continue until UBTJV is satisfied that corrective action has been
taken to eliminate the hazard that was the subject of the suspension.
4.8 Culture and Awards
Establishing a positive HSE culture where all personnel can contribute and ensure everyone goes
home safely at the end of each day is essential.
Key elements of establishing and maintaining a safety culture includes:
Strong, visible commitment from senior management
Promotion of standards and procedures
Training and competence of individuals
Effective communication
Project management maintain safety award and incentive scheme on monthly basis.
UBTJV shall develop a strategy for developing and maintaining a HSE culture in consultation with the
Client/RE. Zero Harm shall play a pivotal role in developing this culture along with specific training
such as safety leadership, safety supervisors and behavioural based safety.
A HSE award and recognition scheme shall be implemented across the Project on monthly basis to
recognise contributions in keeping people safe from injury or ill health.
A number of different types of awards and recognition schemes shall be introduced; details of these
shall be developed in consultation with JV and the Client/RE.
4.9 Documented Information
HSE documents and records are part of HIAEP project documents & Records control system and
procedure, UBTJV maintain comprehensive HSE records Database that is including:
Daily, Weekly & Monthly HSE reports;
Pre-task planning (STARRT CARD);
Project HSE Management Plan and sub-plans;
Project HSE Management System Manual, policies and Procedures;
OH&S risks and opportunities and actions for addressing them.
Legal and other requirements;
Evidence of competence & Training Records;
Communications records;
Plans for responding to potential emergency situations;
Results on monitoring, measurements, analysis and performance evaluation;
Maintenance, calibration or verification of monitoring equipment;
Compliance evaluation & results,
Internal audit program;
Internal audit report;
Results of management review;
Nature of incidents or nonconformities and any subsequent action taken;
Results of any action and corrective action, including their effectiveness;
Evidence of the results of continual improvement.
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Ensure that all operations and activities, carried out by company’s employees or sub-contractors, that
are associated with the high risks & significant aspects are properly controlled, and that appropriate
HSE operational control procedures, are communicated to personnel whose tasks may result in high
risks & significant environmental aspects.
High risks & significant environmental aspects associated with project activities to be periodically
reviewed before work commencement based on nature of works, construction methods, competency
of employees and plants.
Project management shall influence its staff and sub-contractors by communicating its HSE policies
and other relevant HSE standards Operating procedures.
HSE standards Operating procedures documents approach the company uses to manage and
mitigate its high risks and significant environmental aspects to ensure the operations are controlled to
meet:
Project HSE policies commitments relevant to the identified Hazards & aspects.
HSE Management Plans Objectives.
Compliance Obligations.
5.1.1 Pre-Construction Information
Relevant items of pre-construction information must be supplied to UBTJV, and its subcontractors who
have been or may be appointed. This must be project-specific and relate to ‘significant’ matters that
can affect operations and safety on site.
All subcontractors are notified of alterations to Safety information through official letter.
Keep Client and Resident Engineer aware with all Pre-Construction Information generated by the
designer.
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Pre-construction information to be provided for UBTJV & Its Subcontractors but are not limited:
Intended timescales of the project (including the mandatory planning and preparation time).
Proposed use of the area (including occupation figures etc.).
Current use of the area (the time and/or frequency of activities is likely to be helpful).
Details of special events planned in the area during the construction phase.
Existing drawings and service plans.
Material Safety Data Sheets for unusual hazardous substances that have been specified.
Fire strategy information or drawings.
Details of adjacent construction work (duration and nature of works, shared access routes etc.).
As design progresses, drawings, specifications and design details will be generated.
Design Risks Assessment.
Emergency Procedures.
Mobilization & construction logistics.
Types of Meetings
Timing
ASAP after
During Weekly but
SC is
Design can reduce Normally at
appointed
stages & to monthly end of SC
& to assist
before SC is on low risks works
with
Appointed phases
planning
Subcontractors shall submit the method statement complete with risk assessment and incorporate the
design information to UBTJV to review and approve before submitting to Resident Engineer.
Review the technical part of the method statement, once MS technical part approved submit the MS &
Risks Assessment to HSE Mgrs.
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Weekly/ Monthly site walk around will be held to facilitate cooperation between adjacent project. This
opportunity will be used to brief UBTJV, subcontractor, Resident Engineer and client representatives
of problems encountered on site.
Project disciplines managers are responsible for convening project meetings to facilitate coordination
and cooperation. Also, shall keep the site coordination map up to date showing locations of
construction work to help identify and manage potential risks.
5.1.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Company has in place mechanisms and procedures that ensure adequate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) is made available to all directly employed personnel free of charge.
It is mandatory on Company sites that all personnel, including subcontractors and visitors, wear as a
minimum, head protection (helmet), eye protection (safety glasses), foot protection (safety steel toe
boots) and high visibility orange vests.
All employees shall be issued with water canteens and rain coats which shall be treated as part of
minimum PPE.
It should be noted that additional PPE may be required and provided with regard to task specific
activities.
There shall be a ‘No PPE – No Entry’ policy established for this site.
The Risk Assessment and Method Statement process identifies operations, activities and conditions
where workers require (and should be provided) additional personal protective items and clothing as
necessary.
Approval and procurement systems ensure that all items and equipment provided are of an
appropriate type compliant with current recognized standards and/or provisions.
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All personnel that shall be going directly to work are required to have PPE issued prior to leaving the
induction training room. If PPE is not provided by the subcontractor, the worker shall not be allowed to
proceed to the worksite.
Visitors shall receive a set of basic PPEs that should be returned to the store keeper one the visit on
site accomplished.
Employees are informed of the risks against which the PPE is designed to protect them. They also
receive instructions for use and possibly training in wearing PPE (e.g. safety harness, etc.). These
general conditions of use are dealt with regularly at toolbox meetings.
PPE are personal objects and the employee shall accordingly take care of it; it is, however, incumbent
on the project to see to the repair and/or replacement of this PPE free of charge, when it is at end of
life, and routine verification of specific PPE.
Unless otherwise provided in the subcontracting agreement, each sub-contractor is responsible for the
provision and use of PPE by its personnel.
Each employee of a subcontractor shall be provided with PPE and shall use it, just like all the
employees involved in work on the site on pain of sanction in accordance with the project by-laws.
UBTJV will provide sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to all employees to conduct their
work activities safely and to protect their health. It is mandatory for all JV employees, regardless of
their status, to wear the mandatory PPE listed below:
Hard Hat (safety helmet)
Steel Toe Cap Safety Boots
Coverall (for workers only)
High Visibility reflective jacket
Color Code of Hat
Color of
SL Employee Remark/Logo
Helmet
Staff (Director, Manager, V- written on
1 Engineer, Officer, Safety White visitor
Staff, Surveyor,
Supervisor, Foremen, Red band on
Store Keepers, safety staff helmet
2 Unskilled Labors Visitors,
Security, etc.) Yellow
Blue
5 Electrician (red
band)
Safety Helpers, Red crescent/Red
6 Housekeeping team, Site Green Cross logo on Nurse
Nurse helmet
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Adequate stocks of PPE are maintained by the JV which allows for personnel to replace their PPE
that has become ‘unfit for use’ through their work activities.
For further details, please refer “Standard Operating Procedure for Personnel Protective Equipment.
5.1.5 Heat Stress Requirements
Heat stress is a prevalent issue with regard to the Qatar environment with the combination of high
heat and humidity. UBTJV recognizes this potential effect on the site personnel and shall take the
appropriate measures to ensure the welfare of the employees such as monitoring temperature and
humidity, providing individual water canteens, providing rehydration fluids and establishing appropriate
shaded rest areas. During summer working hours, the QCS 2014 10.7.4 requirements shall be
followed and a Heat Stress Index with notification system shall be established through Heat Stress
Prevention Programme. Flagging system shall be adopted to ensure that heat stress management is
consistently applied to the project, and notified to the workers and project team. Working alone in any
circumstances shall not be permitted (refer to the section 5.1.38 Lone Working for more details).
Heat stress is a prevalent issue with regard to the Qatar environment with the combination of high
heat and humidity. The organisation recognises this potential effect on the site personnel and shall
take the appropriate measures to ensure the welfare of the employees such as monitoring
temperature and humidity, providing individual water canteens, providing rehydration fluids and
establishing appropriate shaded rest areas. During summer working hours, the QCS 2014 10.7.4
requirements shall be followed and a Heat Stress Index with notification system shall be established
through Heat Stress Prevention Programme. Flagging system (colour coded) shall be adopted to
ensure that heat stress management is consistently applied to the project and notified to the workers
and project team.
Below are the flag color codes and the humid index used for the project:
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First aid provisions shall be provided in accordance with Labor law 14 of 2004 and the Resolution of
the Minister of Civil Service and Housing No 16 of 2005 – The medical care of the Workers of the
Institutions.
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Site clinics shall be hygienic, clean and well maintained, have suitable ventilation, toilet facilities, hot
and cold running water, air conditioning, heating and be well lit. They are to have medical equipment
and sufficient medical stocks to treat expected injuries and have a means of communication mobile
phone/radio.
All clinics are subject to inspection by the relevant medical authority.
UBTJV shall provide medical facilities accordance with QCS 2014
UBTJV shall provide a helmet sticker to identify First Aiders
The onsite First Aider ratio shall be 25:1
Onsite medical services shall be made available to all site staff including Client/RE staff, joint venture
partners and subcontractors.
Eye wash stations shall be provided in work areas and high risk areas such as workshops, battery
charging, refueling locations are to have facilities to wash/douse parts of the body to removed harmful
substances.
A register of all persons receiving first aid treatment is to be maintained. Where treatment is the cause
of a work-related accident or incident it shall also be reported to the Client/RE.
An adequate number of first aid facilities shall be provided to the various work locations in order to
render immediate first aid as necessary. Advice on what is considered adequate and appropriate
shall be provided by the UBTJV medical representative.
All first aid facilities shall have suitable signs displayed to indicate their existence. The first aid facilities
shall normally be under the charge of a trained First Aider.
The Nurse shall also be responsible to maintain record of any first aid treatment rendered including
date time, name of injured person, identity card number or passport no., address, telephone, injury,
circumstances, treatment rendered and action taken.
Project management shall maintain liaison with the emergency services to ensure that proper and
adequate knowledge of site locations are provided so that emergency services should arrive at the
incident in the shortest possible time.
Notices shall be posted of each workplace, as applicable, giving the telephone number of Emergency
Services and Health and Safety Officer. All First Aiders shall have appropriate identification on their
work helmets and be identified by posted photographs
5.1.7 Permit to Work
Permit-to-work (PTW) is a formal recorded process and is utilized to authorize and control work
activities. There are several types of PTW. Examples of PTW are; Safe Work Permit, Confined Space
Work Permit, Excavation Permit, Lifting Permit, Critical Work Permit.
A Critical PTW shall be issued but not limited to the following activities:
Working in all confined spaces.
Hot works (welding, flame cutting, grinding etc.).
Work on high voltage electrical equipment or other works on electrical equipment that may give
rise to danger such as working under live overhead power lines.
Work involving the use of hazardous substances including use of radioactive materials and
explosives.
Working with asbestos.
Demolition work.
Diving operations.
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PTW shall be displayed at the site or in a recognized location near to the site (i.e. in the control room),
a copy is also to be held with the issuing authority. Permits shall be closed out or suspended at the
end of the duration specified on the permit, where work is to continue as new permit is to be issued.
Management is to ensure that the controls included in the PTW system are adequately implemented
by undertaking regular monitoring and inspections of the workplace.
A method statement is required for all works where a permit shall be issued.
For further details, please refer “Standard Operating Procedure for Permit to Work”.
5.1.8 Temporary Works
No unauthorized person shall tamper with or adapt any temporary services provided onsite. Any
request for alteration or adaptation should be addressed to site management at the earliest
opportunity.
The Construction Manager draws up the list of temporary works and shall appoint Temporary Work
Coordinator (TWC) to be responsible for monitoring them. The TWC shall be responsible for the
implementation of the design in accordance with drawings and specifications and for the day to day
management and progress.
A design brief shall be prepared to serve as the starting point for subsequent decisions, design work,
calculations and drawings. The brief is to include all data relevant to the design of temporary works.
Any person involved in the design or coordination of temporary works is to have relevant up to date
training, relevant qualifications and suitable experience appropriate to the complexity of the works.
Where required the TWC shall issue permits in accordance with the design and procedures, where a
permit is required no works are to commence until the permit has been issued.
Temporary works shall not be altered after the TWC has checked and passed the structure until the
loading phase has been completed and the design allows for altering or dismantling.
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Where the TWC requires assistance one or more Temporary Works Supervisors (TWS) should be
appointed. TWS are to have relevant up to date training and both the qualifications and experience
appropriate to the complexity works similar to the TWC.
A method statement and permit to work shall be developed and implemented for all temporary works.
5.1.9 Traffic Management
UBTJV shall produce comprehensive plans which shall document the approach to Traffic
Management and Logistics. The plan shall as far as possible anticipate the likely volumes, timings and
types of vehicles and loads entering and leaving site and how this shall be managed using a look
ahead approach.
UBTJV shall appoint a Senior Logistics Manager who shall develop the Traffic Management Plan,
manage traffic and logistics issues on a day to day basis, conduct regular audits and Inspections and
manage the Traffic Marshals. This Plan shall include (Refer to Volume 3 Appendix (20) PM H&S Plan
section 6.20):
HIAEP Traffic and Logistics Requirements;
HIAEP Driver Rules and Driver Permits;
Site Entrances;
Deliveries;
Laydown Areas;
Inspection of Plant and Equipment;
Removal of Plant and Equipment from site;
Staff Bussing;
Construction Site Traffic within Site Boundary;
Segregation of Pedestrians from Vehicles;
Traffic Marshalling;
Vehicle Passes;
Vehicle Selection – suitability to site conditions;
Working Environment; and
Training, such as Vehicle Flagmen.
5.1.10 Pedestrians Safety
Pedestrians must be protected from both works activity and from passing traffic. If the works involve
closure of all or part of a footway, a safe alternative route shall be provided, which must include
access to adjacent buildings, properties and public areas.
Safe routes should provide a minimum unobstructed width of 1m, increased where possible to 1.5m or
more. However, a balanced risk assessment must be undertaken to ensure pedestrians are provided
with the safest option.
Temporary pedestrian routes must be constructed of a firm, level pavement surface free from trip
hazards, steps or discontinuities.
Kerbs must be ramped and any steep ramps must be safe for wheelchairs or pushchairs to use
without over turning. In addition to this, suitable delineation devices such as barricades, combined
with screens / hoardings where appropriate, must be provided to safely separate pedestrians from
hazards within the works area or building development site.
For further information on screen and hoarding systems refer Work Zone Traffic Management Guide
Sections 4.10 and 5.5.3. Additionally, road safety barrier systems may be required to protect
pedestrians from errant vehicles. Refer to Sections 4.2 and 5.4 for further guidance on road safety
barriers and their requirements.
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Contractors & subcontractor shall ensure that manufacturer’s guidelines / recommendations must be
followed for all kind of maintenance of plant & equipment. However, project PMV department shall
ensure that manufacturer’s instructions for safe equipment operation & maintenance requirements are
briefed and available with all the plant & equipment operators / drivers.
Contractors & subcontractor shall ensure that all the maintenance of plant & equipment activities is
carried out at designated PMV controlled maintenance yard / workshop and wherever it is not possible
/ as per job demand based on emergency breakdown cases consultant must be notified using work
notification for seeking advice. Maintenance team shall fulfill job specific training requirements as per
the area / location/ project requirements.
Contractors & subcontractor shall ensure use of experienced, trained plant / equipment operators /
maintenance team. Maintenance job request from plant / equipment operator to the maintenance
worker shall not be permitted & shall follow hierarchy of job request acceptance and execution.
Contractors & subcontractor must provide a trained banks man / signal man for assisting the operators
in reversing and signaling.
Plant and equipment that are defective shall be removed off from the work areas to avoid
unintentional use.
No passengers shall be carried on mobile plant and vehicles other than seats that are specifically
designed for carrying passengers and permitted by Qatar traffic laws.
All plant that is not designed to carry passengers shall be posted with a clear notice “No Passengers”.
Use of plant and equipment by incompetent personnel is not permitted. Isolation of the ignition,
removal and keeping custody of ignition keys and starting handles etc. techniques shall be used.
Contractors shall take adequate precaution to avoid any spillage of oil / fuel on the work site and
cause environment pollution. Such precautions shall include regular inspection, and proper
maintenance.
Contractors shall provide secondary spillage protection measures such as drip trays, concrete bunds
etc. underneath the static plant and equipment to contain any potential oil / fuel spillages.
Where stationary equipment is sited in the work site, clear and safe access to the plant shall be
provided.
A suitable portable fire extinguisher shall be provided adjacent to the static plant should there be
chances of fire caused by the plant. All mobile plant shall have a portable fire extinguisher installed
inside the operator’s cabin.
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All mobile work equipment shall be installed with amber flashing beacon lights, and audible reversing
alarms. Contractors shall ensure the serviceability of these safety devices at all times, through
inspection and monitoring.
All mobile plant and equipment shall be installed with side & rear view mirrors. Competent signal men
/ banksman are to be provided.
All pedestrian controlled work equipment shall be fitted with ‘dead-man’ switches to disable operation
automatically, when the operator removes his hand or feet from the control.
Contractors & subcontractor shall ensure that all required personnel protective equipment (PPE) are
provided to the personnel affected by the operation of the plant and equipment. In addition,
contractors shall ensure adequate information and training are provided to the workers on the correct
usage, maintenance and storage practices on these PPEs.
Machinery guards as provided by the manufacturer shall always be installed on the plant and
equipment which include wood working tools, abrasive tools machineries etc. Contractors shall ensure
that personnel are not tampering with these safety devices.
Lubrication / greasing / maintenance for equipment with Telescopic boom shall be performed strictly in
accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines. Operators understanding shall be taken into account by
maintenance & immediate supervisor to eliminate unsafe practices. Hierarchy of job request for
maintenance shall be implemented correctly. Every new operator shall be consulted by maintenance
& immediate supervisor for the same to adopt safe practices. Findings shall be reported to HSE
department immediately for further verification and confirmation of safe practices.
5.1.12 Safe Movement of Plant and Vehicles on Site
Man/machine interface is a key issue on construction sites. The main hazards associated with
man/machine interface are:
Personnel being struck by plant and vehicles
Personnel being crushed by plant and vehicles
Collision between plant and vehicles
Sites shall properly design the layout of traffic routes in order to manage the separation of personnel
and plant and vehicles. Where possible one-way-systems, and drive through loading and unloading
areas shall be provided.
Movement of plant and vehicles shall be minimized through appropriate measures including:
Controlling entry into sites by barriers and gates.
Providing parking spaces clear of work areas.
Locating main loading and unloading areas on the outside of construction sites.
Providing pedestrian only areas from which vehicles are completely excluded.
Installing safe designated pedestrian routes to work locations.
Providing safe vehicle routes around site.
Excluding personnel from work areas where plant and vehicles are operating.
Install barriers and signs to warn and prevent personnel entering restricted zones.
Position banks men or spotters in safe areas to warn other personnel not to enter into restricted
zones.
Approach plant and vehicles from the front when there is a need speak with a driver. Drivers
and operators shall stop their plant or vehicle when they see someone in their work zone.
Speed restriction shall be introduced and imposed and traffic calming measures such as installing
speed bumps shall be used to control speed on site. Speeding on site shall be monitored and
arrangement shall be in place to deal with offenders.
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Plant and vehicles are not to position themselves so when they move they form a crush zone (i.e.
when an excavator or a crane slews close to a fixed structure). A minimum safe clearance of 600mm
shall be provided at all times. Where a crush zone is unavoidable personnel shall be prevented
access by the installation of suitable barriers and the display of warning signs.
Designated bus stops in safe areas shall be provided to ensure the safety of personnel when they are
getting on/off buses.
Where reversing of plant and vehicles is unavoidable the following controls shall be implemented as a
minimum:
5.1.13 Scaffolding
All scaffolding used on the project will meet the requirements established in Subpart L of OSHA 29
CFR 1926.
Project Manager must designate a scaffolding competent person to direct and supervise the erection
and dismantling of all scaffolding on the project. A COMPETENT SCAFFOLDER is a trained,
qualified, and skilled person with assigned duties to perform scaffold erections, alteration, dismantling,
or staging in a safe manner. His tasks are performed under the supervision of a foreman scaffolder. A
qualified scaffolder must have successfully completed an approved 3rd party training course in this
area.
The competent person (Scaffolding inspector) will sign and attach one of the following color-coded
scaffold tags to each scaffold:
Green Tag: Scaffolding complete and ready for use.
Red Tag: Scaffolding incomplete and not for use.
Yellow Tag: Scaffolding usable but personal fall protection required.
Scaffolding inspector is a trained, qualified, and skilled person with assigned duties to perform scaffold
inspection in a safe manner. A qualified scaffolding inspector must have successfully completed an
approved 3rd party training course in this area.
Scaffolding will be inspected daily by the competent person (Scaffolding inspector) prior to use and
sign the tag at the time of inspection. The Daily Scaffold Safety Inspection Report will be used to
document these inspections.
Workers required to work from scaffolding will receive training on the following:
Nature of any known hazards, such as electrical, fall or falling objects.
Correct method of erecting, maintaining, and disassembling fall protection systems.
Falling object protection system.
Proper handling of equipment or material on the scaffold.
Maximum load-carrying capacity of the scaffold.
Any other pertinent requirements about the scaffold.
Records must be maintained of scaffolding training and be available for review and audit purposes.
Prior to erection, all scaffolding components shall be inspected for defects and any damaged
components will not be used.
Scaffolding will be erected on a firm foundation/ footing. Scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames and
uprights will bear on metal base plates, and mud sills.
Scaffold legs, poles, posts, frames and uprights will be pinned or locked to prevent uplift.
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No scaffold will be enclosed unless a qualified engineer designs and approves the attachment to the
adjacent structure.
Scaffold platforms will be constructed with no space between the platform components. The space
between the platform components and the scaffold uprights will not exceed one inch.
Scaffold planks shall extend past the horizontal support a minimum of six inches and not more than 12
inches unless cleated or restrained by hooks.
Ladders shall be tied or footed at all times and extend 1m above any stepping off point.
Ladders shall be inspected before use and have an identification plate showing the asset number and
date of last quarterly inspection.
All demolition work shall be carried out in accordance with BS 6187:2011 Code of Practice for Full and
Partial Demolition and be planned and carried out by trained demolition operatives under the
supervision of a competent person. Supervisors shall have knowledge of the particular type of
demolition being carried out, its hazards and how to control them.
Before any demolition works the site shall be fully secured with signs displayed around the perimeter
informing personnel and members of the public of the dangers on the site and that demolition is in
progress.
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The condition of structural members and the contribution of floors, roofs, walls etc. to overall
stability.
The need for temporary works or shoring.
Presence of any tanks or vessels.
Overhead or underground services.
Environmental considerations such as dust suppression run off risks etc.
Heath hazards such as asbestos, lead dust or paint, residues from previous processes,
contaminated land etc.
The sequence of demolition shall be determined by the design of the building. Demolition should
wherever possible involve methods that make it unnecessary for persons to work at height.
Where a balling machine, pulverizing grab, pusher arm or shears shall be employed there shall be
sufficient space for them to be used safely.
The sequence of demolition shall allow debris to be cleared on a regular basis so that floors do not
become overloaded and horizontal pressures on the walls are avoided.
5.1.16 Excavation & Trenching
A method statement and permit to work is required for all excavation works.
Prior to excavation works a geotechnical survey shall be carried out to determine soil characteristics,
assess whether there is any contamination and enable the design (diaphragm walls, slope
batters/benching etc.) to be determined.
Excavations shall be protected from collapse by being benched, sloped, shored (i.e. diaphragm walls,
secant piling, etc.) as appropriate. Slopes, benching and shoring is to be designed by a competent
Temporary Works Designer.
Drawings and the necessary licenses/permits/NOC shall be available on site and a permit to dig
system shall be established and implemented prior to any excavation. A method statement and permit
to work (for dig) shall be established and implemented prior to any ground-breaking activities.
Where possible underground services shall be diverted or isolated before work commences. Where
this is not practical a safe system of work is to be developed. Services encased in concrete shall be
isolated by the utility owner prior to any breaking out works.
Prior to commencement of any ground-breaking activities, service drawings and information shall be
obtained from relevant utility owners (i.e. General Electricity and Water Corporation, Qtel, Qatar
Petroleum etc.). In addition, Project Management, shall ensure that all necessary permissions and
non-objection certificates/permit are in place before work commences.
The safe system of work shall include locating and marking of known services, visually looking for
obvious signs such as previously dug trenches, presence of manholes, pits, sources of power such as
street lighting transformers etc. and checking the area using a cable avoidance tool (CAT).
A dewatering system shall be designed and installed at locations where excavations extend below the
water table. Designs shall be specified and prepared by a qualified engineer experienced in this type
of work. The drawing and design showing the type of dewatering and groundwater control system
including proposals for discharge and the measures required to prevent damage due to settlement of
roads, pavements, utilities buildings and other structures shall be submitted to Engineer for review.
Instruction and training shall be provided to workers in safe digging techniques and a competent
person shall be appointed to supervise all excavation works.
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Continuous solid barriers shall be installed around all open excavations and suitable access/egress
(steps, ramps, secured ladders) shall be provided at regular intervals not exceeding 15m lateral
distance.
Spoil shall be placed a minimum of two meters clear of the edge of the excavation, this distance may
need to increase depending on the overall depth and the methods adopted to prevent collapses.
Materials, plant and vehicles are also to be kept clear of the edges of excavations.
Where there is a danger to the public, extra care shall be taken to properly cover all temporary
openings and adequately barrier and sign the excavation. Flashing warning lights, signs and suitable
lighting shall be installed where required.
Work shall not be carried out in an excavation unless the excavation and any work equipment and
materials which affect its safety, have been inspected by a competent person:
At the start of each shift in which the work shall be carried out
After any event likely to have affected the strength or stability of the excavation; and after any
material unintentionally falls or is dislodged.
A copy of the completed inspection form shall be held on site and returned at the end of each
day for record keeping.
Excavations shall be backfilled as soon as possible and not be left open any longer than necessary.
For further details, please refer to ‘Standard Operating Procedure for Excavation
5.1.17 Trial Pits and Protection of Underground Utilities:
(a) Identification / Trial Pit
All scanning shall be done by means of a reliable detector (CAT & Genny tool) apparatus and
shall be carried out with the issued as built drawings and if it’s required with the presence of the
assigned Service Authority Engineer.
Trial pits to be digging manually in order to ensure prevention of damage by mechanical
equipment. Mechanical equipment is only used when all safety precautions are taken and PTW
is in place.
All measures to be taken reasonably required by any public or concerned service authority for
the support and full protection of all mains, pipes, cables and other apparatus during the
progress of the Works, and will Construct and provide to the satisfaction of the concerned
service authority, all works necessary for the prevention of Damage or interruption of services.
The protection of the existing services will be carried out before the earth work starts in the
vicinity of the services to be protected.
After scanning has been completed, verification of the position of services by digging trial
trenches and pits at a regular distance should be carried out manually to locate existing
services, their number, and depth and route direction. All services that have been located
should be clearly marked at ground level indicating their route.
As these services are located, UBTJV will prepare record drawings indicating the
aforementioned information which shall be submitted to the Engineer or Service Authority.
(b) Protection of Existing underground MV and LV Distribution Networks.
UBTJV will take any and all measures reasonably required by any public or concerned service
authority for the support and full protection of all service lines and other apparatus during the
progress of the works. Then should construct according to the approved shop drawings and
provide to the satisfaction of the concerned service authority, all works necessary for the
prevention of damage or interruption of services.
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If some services have been protected by the various departments, no further protection is
carried out under project contract, but such protection can be extended or upgraded as
instructed by the Engineer on site after consulted with the concerned service authority.
All protected services; existing ducts found, or direct laid cable will be protected by split ducts
and sealed with plastic sheet prior to concrete surround. Concrete encasement is constructed
the way as per approved shop drawing with the supervision of supervising consultant.
Should be marked with a marker tape of approved of size and type as designated. The location
of marker tape should be projected exactly directly to the cable axis line. No asphalt course will
be laid unless the ends of the duct or protected services have been exposed and marked.
(c) Protection of the existing underground EHV and HV Distribution Networks
High voltage transmission cables will be protected by a precast concrete raft protection slab and
it will position above 1.0 meter above the cable (through the marker post written levels) to the
extent that it will be supported on 500 mm of the undisturbed trench sides.
Prior to placement, uneven on formation level and gap in between slab will be filled by sand to
have uniformly supported below slab. And warning tape will be provided
Concrete grade and dimension of the raft protection slab as per approved shop drawing.
(d) Protection of Existing Water Network.
After it’s verified from the trial pits or trench their numbers, depth and route direction. All
services that have been located should be clearly marked at ground level indicating their route.
That pipeline under road pavement shall be protected with cast in situ C20 SRC mass concrete
slab 900mm above the crown of the pipe. Dimension shall be as per approved shop drawing.
Prior to concrete casting, polyethylene sheet should be fix on the formation level in the manner
any fluid coming from the mix will not escape. Placement and transportation shall be as per
QCS 2014 Sec.5 Part. 8
Casted concrete will be water cured with hessian cloth and polyethylene sheet for at least 3
days by a curing compound.
Warning tape will be provided on the top of slab prior to backfilling.
(e) Protection of Existing Telecommunication Network (Ooredoo).
After getting the necessary information or data, the excavation will commence along the marked
route in exact width required for concrete surround and depth to have at least 75 mm from the
bottom of the pipe for the bed.
Polyethylene sheet will be covered the ground prior to casting of C20 SRC mass concrete to not
the water escape to the soil.
The existing duct will be arranged and fixed with steel bars to hold tight the position prior to
casting. Alignment will be corrected in a manner that it will not cause damage to the integrity of
the original condition.
After casting, curing will be monitor and maintained prior to backfilling.
Warning tape will be laid on the top of the encasement all throughout the line.
After installation of the warning tape, the trenches will be backfilled with suitable material and
compacted using plate compactor. Filing from these areas shall be from screened surplus
excavated material obtained on site.
The fill material will be compacted to the necessary density.
(f) Protection of Overhead Distribution line.
Temporary or a permanent guard wire poles shall be provided before start of work as per KM
specifications & requirements with one minimum one meter lower that the overhead line.
Height of machinery shall be restricted to 2 meter while working below the line or otherwise will
provide spotter aside from a banksman all the time to guide the operator along his activity.
Access ladder or tower platform will be available all the time for maintenance works.
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Fall protection will be required when personnel climb leads over six feet.
Hose connections will be secured by at least ¼ inch diameter chain or equivalent wire rope to prevent
whipping.
Stirrups will be provided on sheet piling to aid in guiding the pile in place.
For pile other than sheet piles, a driving head or bonnet is required to bell the head.
Stop blocks are required for the leads to prevent the hammer from striking the head block.
Equipment will meet the OSHA Construction standards on cranes and derricks.
Pits or excavations that piles are being driven into shall be properly braced, sheet-piled or sloped and
barricades shall be provided.
When pile tops are cut, operations will stop for a distance not less than the longest pile that is to be
cut.
When driving jacked piles, the pits will be provided with ladders and curbs to prevent material from
falling into the pit.
5.3.19 Concrete Works
All vertical and horizontal rebar, form stakes, metal and/or plastic conduit, and/or small pipe stub-ups
will be protected with approved caps or other industry accepted alternatives to protect against
impalement and injury.
Workers that will operate vibrators, pump nozzles, and concrete buckets will wear appropriate eye and
foot protection. Long sleeve shirts will be worn to protect against exposure of concrete to the bare skin
and the possibility of concrete burn and contact dermatitis.
Workers engaged in vertical rebar assembly shall comply with the project six-foot fall protection rules.
Positioning devices alone are not approved fall protection but can be used in conjunction with
personal fall protection equipment.
Walkways along form walls will be constructed in accordance with OSHA scaffold and fall protection
standards.
Pre-fabricated forms and form making material will be stacked neatly at all times. When stripping
concrete forms, all material will be immediately removed and stacked in an orderly manner. Forming
material or debris will not block walkways and aisles.
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Subcontractor will remove rebar, tie-wire and other debris from the work area daily.
Ensure that reinforcing steel and forms for walls, piers, columns, stairs and similar vertical structures
are adequately supported to prevent overturning and collapse and are designed and installed under
the supervision of a qualified person.
Equip buckets with a discharge device that an employee can operate without being exposed to the
load.
Equip buckets with safety devices to prevent premature or accidental dumping, and ensure that the
release is self-closing.
When using bull floats, inspect the area to ensure there is no energized equipment or power lines
nearby that the handles could touch.
Concrete buggy handles must not extend beyond the wheels on either side of the buggy.
Rotating-type, powered concrete trowels shall be equipped with dead-man controls that automatically
shut down the equipment when the operator's hands are removed from the controls.
Finishers shall wear kneepads and impervious gloves when hand-finishing concrete.
5.1.20 Structural Steel Erection
Structural steel erection is a general term referring to erection and dismantling of structural steel frame
or structure which should include hoisting, connecting, welding, bolting and rigging structural steel,
joist and metal buildings and moving from point to point to perform these activities.
This plan establishes the requirements and standards so that the risks associated with steel erection
are assessed and that control measures are implemented in accordance with the hierarchy or
controls.
Project Management shall undertake their roles and responsibilities in accordance with the general
requirement like appropriate planning, organized and supervised, observing steel erection safe work
practices and operating procedures as per method statement.
Project Management shall ensure that all equipment shall be used properly to keep the material being
handled from slipping, or the equipment from failing.
Subcontractors employees using any type of lifting or handling equipment shall be competent, and if
required, certified in its use.
Project Management shall ensure when employees handling steel material, appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment such as hard hats, steel toed boots, and gloves shall be worn.
Cranes, forklifts, or hoists used to handle steel inside UBTJV premises shall be load-rated for the job.
Equipment limits and load charts shall be prominently displayed.
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Subcontractors shall ensure that Lifting attachments such as spreader bars, chains, sling hooks, and
plate clamps shall be load-rated sufficient for the job and used in accordance to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Subcontractors shall ensure that Web slings shall be appropriately load-rated and shall be protected
from contact with any sharp edges.
Site management and supervisors shall ensure that the crane or hoist is positioned directly over the
load to prevent the load from swinging as it clears the floor or ground.
Project Management shall ensure proper storage and stacking of steel material, the storage of steel
material presents many potential hazards. The steel may roll, slip, slide, or fall over if not properly
restrained while stored. Shelves or racking may collapse if system is not suitably designed for the
purpose.
Personnel involved in storing and handling steel should be knowledgeable in weights of steel in any
form they are handling.
Chains used to secure the load and tie down the steel material for transport shall be properly load
rated.
Site management shall ensure that never unload material with the transport truck parked on an
uneven surface. If the facilities at the destination are not suitable for unloading, the supervisor should
notify construction Manager and ensure that safe arrangements can be made for unloading.
Project Management shall ensure that steel is always handled carefully and slowly in any situation.
Respect its weight and the destructive capability of the weight in motion. Do not compromise safety to
speed up handling processes.
Further details on roles and responsibilities, planning, hazards associated, cranes/materials handling
and slinging, storage, stacking, stability and structure, access and working places, inspection and
maintenance is found in Reference “Steel Erection Procedure”
5.1.21 Welding and Cutting
Welding is only to be undertaken by certified persons who have been trained in the type of welding to
be carried out.
Welders are to wear suitable personal protective equipment such as gauntlets, welding aprons,
welding face-shield, goggles or glasses.
Hot Work Permit shall be issued for all cutting and welding operations.
Suitable precautions shall be taken to prevent fires during all welding operations.
The cutting or welding of tanks or drums that contained flammable materials is prohibited unless
proper precautions have been taken (i.e. the tanks or drum have been purged or is filled with water)
and a suitable test has been carried out to confirm it is safe to cut or weld.
All gas cylinders shall be turned off when not in use and hoses shall be kept clear of sharp edges,
abrasive surfaces or where vehicles can run over them and damage them. All connections and
equipment shall be regularly checked for faults and leaks.
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Flashback arrestors shall be fitted on both the oxygen and fuel gas hoses near to the regulators and
for long lengths of hose (6 meters+) flashback arrestors shall be fitted on both the torch and the
regulator.
Fume extraction equipment or the use of a filtered respirator is to be used where there is a risk from
welding fumes.
Gas torches shall be ignited by friction lighters or other approved devices only.
When arc welding, welders shall wear suitable eye protection that protects against intense ultraviolet
and infrared rays. In addition, personnel working in close proximity shall be protected from arc
radiation by the use of screens, shields or similar.
Electrode holders are to have a fully insulated handle fitted with a shield or barrier to prevent contact
with the electrode or live parts of the holder. Electrode holders shall be unplugged when not in use.
Welding leads shall be insulated, kept in good condition and protected from damage.
Welding equipment is to be inspected before use and every 3 months by a competent person.
For further details, please refer ‘’General Procedure for Welding and Cutting Operation
5.1.22 Electrical Works
All permanent and temporary electrical installations shall be designed, installed, modified, maintained
and repaired by a competent electrical person.
Any electrical systems, circuits, installations, equipment is to be safe for its intended purpose and
suitably inspected and tested before it is put into service and thereafter every 3 months by a
competent electrical person.
Users of electrical equipment are to inspect them before and where a fault or damaged is found the
equipment is not to be used but tagged and removed from service.
All electrical equipment including portable equipment and installations should be maintained so as to
prevent danger and this is to include a portable appliance test (PAT) by someone with the necessary
knowledge and experience to interpret the tests. Contractors are to develop a PAT regime in
accordance with industry best practice.
Electrical circuits and equipment shall be suitably earthed when operational. Temporary electrical
equipment such as generators, welding units lighting towers shall also have earth protection.
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If equipment is operating at 230volts or higher a residual current device (RCD) is to be fitted. RCD’s
shall be built in to the main switchboard or the socket outlet. If RCD’s trip it is a sign there is a fault
and the system shall be checked before resetting it.
Earth leakage circuit breakers (ELCB) shall be fitted in accordance with applicable codes and
standards. As a minimum ELCB shall be provided in all toilets, washrooms and changing rooms and
all areas where there is a moist wet atmosphere where electrical equipment or portable electrical tools
may be used.
Cables shall be suitable and be rated for the conditions they shall be used for. They shall be buried or
slung above head height to protect them from damage and reduce the likelihood of slips trips and
falls.
Extension leads shall be of three core construction and fitted with a separate earth conductor.
Electrical rooms, distribution boards, panels shall be locked at all times to prevent authorized access
and suitable signs shall be displayed warning of the danger of electricity and where required who the
competent person is to be contacted in the event of a problem.
Work on electrical equipment shall be only be carried out by competent electricians and before any
work commences the electrical equipment is to be isolated, protected and a lock out tag out procedure
implemented as appropriate.
Arrangements for commissioning permanent electrical systems and equipment shall be developed by
UBTJV and utility owner and submitted to the Client/RE for review and approval.
A method statement and permit to work is required for all work on live electrical systems and during
any start up or energizing works.
For further details, please refer “Energized and Potentially Energized Electrical Equipment Procedure”
5.1.23 Hand & Power Tools
All hand and power tools will be kept in good condition with regular maintenance. Hand and power
tools are to be operated according to manufacturers’ instructions and guidelines and the personal
protective equipment appropriate for the hand or power tool will be worn. Refer to the attached 8.9
Appendix I- Power Tools, electrical equipment Inspection & Color Code Chart
Hand Tools
Impact tools such as chisels, wedges, etc. are not to have mushroomed heads.
Wooden handles will not be splintered or cracked.
Pocketknives will not be used for stripping wire.
Electric Tools
Never lift or carry a power tool by its cord.
Guards and safety switches will not be removed or made inoperative.
Electric tools must have a three-wire cord unless it is double insulated.
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Equipment that is equipped with a windshield will be free of cracks or other visible damage.
Seatbelts are required to be worn at all times when provided in moving equipment.
Only company and/or delivery vehicles used for the sole purpose of conducting work tasks on-site are
permitted in construction areas.
Equipment used on-site must have an audible backup alarm. The driver and all passengers of any
vehicle will wear seat belts.
No equipment or vehicle will be used to transport personnel unless it is specifically designed to do so.
This includes beds of pick-up trucks.
Equipment operators are responsible to check their equipment daily to verify it is working properly.
As a minimum, each operator will check:
Brakes
Lights
Backup alarm and Horn
Hydraulic systems
Steering mechanism
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Operating controls
Mirrors
Fire extinguisher
Limit switches
Leaks
Equipment operators will possess the required training, certification and licenses as required by law
for the equipment that they are required to operate.
Movement of equipment’s shall be assessed against the overhead utilities such as overhead power
lines and suitable control measures shall be adopted such as provision of goal post, approval from
Kahramaa and training to the operators.
5.1.25 Confined Space
A method statement and permit to enter is required for all confined space working.
A confined space means any place, including any chamber, tank, vat, silo, pit, trench, pipe, culvert,
sewer, flue, well or other similar space in which, by virtue of its enclosed nature, there arises a
reasonably foreseeable specified risk.
Any person that plans, supervises or enters a confined space shall be received formal training in the
safe methods of entry and working in a confined space and the emergency and rescue arrangements
by an accredited training organisation.
An attendant shall be at the opening at all times personnel are inside the confined space.
Mechanical and electrical isolation of equipment shall be provided where there is a risk of harm.
Sufficient ventilation shall be provided; this should be natural ventilation by increasing the number of
openings or by mechanical ventilation to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air.
Sufficient well-lit access/egress shall be provided. The access/egress shall be wide enough to allow
workers wearing all the necessary equipment to climb in and out easily and provide ready access and
egress in the event of an emergency.
Confined spaces shall be checked before entry to ensure they are free from toxic and flammable
vapours and that the air is fit to breathe. Testing shall be carried out by a competent person with a
suitable gas detector that is correctly calibrated. Continuous monitoring shall be implemented where
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there is risk that the atmosphere inside the confined space may change. Records of monitoring shall
be retained.
Breathing apparatus shall be provided when the air inside a confined space is unfit to breath.
Personnel required to wear breathing apparatus shall be trained and competent in its use.
When working in flammable or potentially explosive atmospheres only non-sparking tools, specially
protected lighting and intrinsically safe equipment shall be used.
Every person that enters into a confined space shall be given a briefing by the appointed competent
person covering the specific hazards of the work and the control measures to be implemented.
Persons entering into a confined space shall wear a full body rescue harness that is attached to a
rescue line or tripod winch anchored outside the confined space.
Adequate communication arrangements shall be provided; checked before entry and at regular
intervals when anyone is inside a confined space.
Openings and areas around confined spaces shall be protected, and suitable signs displayed warning
others of the danger.
Arrangements for emergency rescue and resuscitation of workers shall be included within the safe
system of work. A first aider shall be on site at all times and rescuers are not to enter a confined space
to rescue someone unless they have been trained and have the correct rescue equipment. In the
event of an emergency Civil Defense shall be informed immediately.
5.1.26 Lock-out, Tag-out
LOTO procedures shall be developed to prevent injuries from unexpected energizing, activation or
unintentional release of energy during initial start-up, maintenance or repair of equipment or
machinery. Procedures are to cover:
Preparation for shutdown
Shutdown
Isolation
Applying LOTO devices
De-energizing or release of stored energy
Verification
Release from lock out
Testing on energized equipment
All potential sources of hazardous energy such as gravity, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, pressure
etc. shall be considered when determining LOTO procedures.
If an energy isolation device is capable of being locked out, then it shall be locked and tagged.
Only authorized personnel are permitted to perform LOTO procedures and when locking out plant and
equipment each person shall apply their own lock and retain the key. Where more than one person is
working on the same system each person shall apply their own lock to a multi-lock hasp.
Locks are only to be removed by the person who attached the lock; procedures are to cover the
arrangements for removing other people’s lock when they are unable to do it themselves.
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Locks and tags shall be specific for the task. Locks shall be standardized for each department or trade
and tags shall be durable and include the words ‘Do Not Operate’. The use of ‘Out of Service’ tags
shall not be used for LOTO purposes.
A method statement and permit to work is required for all works involving LOTO.
For further details, please refer “General Procedure for Lock-Out and Tag-Out”
5.1.27 Fall Prevention & Protection
The use of personal fall protection systems is only to be used to prevent or minimize the
consequences of a fall when collective preventative measures (i.e. scaffold, MEWP etc.) are not
practical.
There are several types of personal fall protection systems, however the main two likely to be used
across the program are fall restraint and fall arrest systems.
Fall restraint systems prevent a person from physically getting to a place where they could fall
whereas a fall arrest system only limits the height or consequences of a fall. Therefore, the use of fall
restraint shall be given a higher priority over fall arrest when planning and implementing fall protection
systems.
Workers who set and use fall protection systems shall be adequately trained and competent and be
closely supervised.
A rescue plan showing how a person(s) shall be recovered in the event of any fall shall be included in
method statements. Any rescue operation shall be carried out and supervised by competent persons.
Enforcement action shall be taken where rescue plans have not been provided or found to be
inadequate.
Access to fire hydrants and extinguishers will be maintained at all times. Clear access to buildings and
other structures will be maintained at all times.
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Fire Prevention
Temporary buildings located within another building or structure shall be constructed of non-
combustible material or have a fire resistance rating of one (1) hour. Plastic tarps or covers (visqueen)
used for any purpose inside an occupied building or where welding, cutting, or open flame is present
will be made of fire retardant material.
Combustible refuse from construction operations will not be burned or dumped anywhere on the
construction site. Such refuse will be removed at end of shift. Storage of large quantities of
construction debris will be placed in metal dumpsters.
Flammable and Combustible Liquids will be stored, dispensed and used in accordance with OSHA
and NFPA Requirements.
When stored outside then they cannot be within 20 feet of any structure or must be in a properly
constructed storage locker whenever possible (no more than a total of 25 gallons flammable and
combustible liquids can be stored outside of an approved locker).
Stored in approved portable containers marked as to contents and ownership.
Posted with “NO SMOKING” signs.
Outside storage areas kept free of weeds and other combustible material.
Storage of flammables will be in an enclosure away from open flame, heat, direct sun or other sources
of ignition.
All storage tanks/drums will be placed in a berm or other secondary containment. Berms will be lined
with minimum 6-mil plastic sheeting that is fuel resistant. PVC linings are not allowed.
Fuel and flammable liquid tanks, drums, or barrels will have the proper DOT placard and be labeled as
to content.
All fuel storage tanks and compressed gas cylinders will be protected from vehicle traffic.
All fuel dispensing points shall be located away from storm drains and wetlands. The following is
required:
Portable 20 lb ABC fire extinguisher no closer than 25 feet or further than 75 feet from the
fueling point
No Smoking signs posted.
Self-locking fuel nozzle prohibited
Spill kit stored nearby
Tanks will be grounded and when dispensing flammable liquids, the containers will be bonded.
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All hazardous substances that shall be used shall be recorded in an inventory, not to be brought onto
site unless a material safety data sheet (MSDS) has been provided and shall not be used until a
specific COSHH assessment has been carried out. COSHH register shall be available at site and shall
be regularly updated.
When planning the use of hazardous substances, the following hierarchy of control is to be used:
Elimination
Substitution
Provision of engineering controls
Administrative controls (procedures, training)
Use of PPE
Stores for hazardous substances shall well-ventilated, clear of any ignition sources and at least 10m
from any water source. They shall be bonded to prevent leaks and spills contaminating the
surrounding area and shall be secured to prevent unauthorized use. Suitable signs shall be displayed
warning personnel of the hazards.
Substances that are not compatible are not to be stored together.
Spill kits shall be positioned in areas where hazardous substances are stored and used and any leaks
or spills shall be cleaned up immediately. Containers outside bonded areas shall be placed on drip
trays and when dispensing, funnels or jugs shall be used.
Fire extinguishers shall be available at storage areas and where hazardous substances are in use.
An inventory of MSDS shall be readily available and containers used for storing, handling, transporting
and dispensing hazardous substance shall be suitable for use and have a label showing it contents.
Eating, drinking and smoking are prohibited in areas where hazardous substances are in use.
PPE shall only be provided as a last resort and where provided it shall provide suitable protection
against the hazard the individual may be exposed to.
Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) shall be required in addition to PPE where there is a risk from
fumes, dusts, vapors and these cannot be controlled by engineering controls or where engineering
controls do not offer sufficient protection.
A health surveillance programme shall be established for personnel who have been exposed to
hazardous substances and records shall be maintained.
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5.1.30 Housekeeping
Sites shall be kept clean and tidy and free from slip, trip and fall hazards.
All personnel shall be trained in the importance of good housekeeping and managers and supervisors
shall undertake regular monitoring and inspection of the workplace.
Workplace shall be left clean and tidy at the end of each shift and where there is an accumulation of
materials throughout the shift, at regular intervals as required to maintain a clean and safe site.
Buildings under construction and nearing completion shall ensure that all combustible and flammable
materials are removed at the end of each shift.
Nails shall be removed from timber as soon as possible, where this is not practical they shall be
flattened and placed in a safe area (barrier and signs) until nails can be removed at a later time.
Materials shall be stored so as they do not pose a risk to personnel stacking, removing or walking by
(further guidance is given in the materials storage and handling section).
Cables/hoses/other trailing leads shall be protected, buried or secured above head height to avoid a
slip trip, fall hazard.
Waste shall be placed in designated containers and covered to protect against high winds, pests or
risk of fire. Waste containers shall be emptied on a regular basis to prevent a build-up of material.
Loose or light materials that are stored on roofs or open spaces shall be secured to prevent them from
inclement weather.
5.1.31 Waste Management
UBTJV has a duty of care for all wastes produced or handled through its processes, demolition,
earthworks, construction activities and welfare facility and as such must ensure its safe keeping,
transport and subsequent recovery or disposal. Failure to comply with this duty can result in breaching
regulatory requirements and ultimately financial penalties. Refer to the attached 8.6 Appendix F-
Waste classification & disposal methods.
'Duty of Care' for the purposes of this HSE Procedure requires UBTJV to:
Safely and responsibly collect, segregate and contain all waste while it is in UBTJV control.
Ensure that the person or company receiving the waste is authorized to receive it.
Make out and retain a waste transfer note when the waste is handed over.
Take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized handling or disposal by others. (E.g. by
checking that waste goes to the intended facilities).
Specific requirement for disposal of waste water:
(a) Discharge to Sewer
Any person discharging industrial wastewater in any form shall hold a valid Sewer Discharge
Permit obtained from the relevant municipality environmental section. Discharge Permits are
also required for discharge into the water environment.
The applicable wastewater quality requirements are determined on a case-by-case basis and
will be specified in the permit.
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Materials and equipment shall be securely stacked in a neat and orderly manner so they are not able
to fall or be easily dislodged and can be easily retrieved without risk of damage of injury to personnel.
Bearers shall be placed beneath loads for ease of unloading and loading when using mechanical
equipment such as forklifts and for attaching slings and other lifting accessories.
Items that is likely to move/roll such as pipes shall be chocked at each level with suitable materials.
Sufficient space/walking routes shall be provided around materials and items are not to protrude or
obstruct designated walkways.
Hazardous materials shall be stored in tanks, drums or containers that are of sound construction,
securely sealed, clearly labelled and be protected in bunds capable of retaining 110% capacity of the
total volume of the largest container. Loose drums and containers shall be stood in a drip tray.
Flammable and hazardous substances shall be stored separately from other dangerous substances
that are incompatible (i.e. oxidizers and corrosive substances shall be stored separately).
Storage areas shall be kept clean and tidy at all times, have adequate lighting and firefighting
equipment and have sufficient signs displayed to warn personnel of the dangers and restrictions (i.e.
no smoking or naked flames).
Wherever possible materials shall be used mechanical means such as a forklift, crane, and lift trollies
etc. to avoid manual handling injuries.
Sharp edges shall be protected and personnel shall wear suitable PPE when handling materials and
substances.
Care shall be taken when removing packing materials and secure fastenings such as banding wire to
avoid the contents from sliding, falling or collapsing.
When moving, materials personnel shall be clear of any loads and materials shall be secured to any
vehicle to prevent movement during transit.
Storage of materials shall be performed in accordance with the QCS 2014, Section 11, Part 1.
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Lifting equipment includes any equipment used for lifting or lowering loads and includes tower cranes,
portal or gantry cranes, mobile cranes, Front - End loaders (i.e. HIAB), forklifts and lifting accessories
such as chains, slings, shackles etc.
All lifting equipment shall be inspected daily before use and formally every 12 months for cranes and
every 6 months for lifting accessories and equipment used to lift personnel. A current report of
thorough examination and test shall be available on site at all times.
All lifting equipment shall be suitably marked with its safe working load and have a unique identify
number.
Cranes shall be erected/set up by trained personnel and suitably supervised. A safe means of
access/egress is to be provided for tower cranes.
Where there are a number of tower cranes/cranes operating in the same work area, an anti-collision
system is to be fitted in order to prevent contact and damage with other equipment.
All lifting operations shall be planned and supervised by a competent person. The safe system of work
shall include the provision of a risk assessment, method statement and a suitable lift plan.
Critical lifts include any tandem lift, lifting a load over buildings or close to overhead electrical power
lines and where the SWL exceeds 75% of the rated capacity of the crane. Lift plans for critical lifts
shall be reviewed by the Engineers Representative.
Crane operators shall hold a Qatari driving license and a competency card issued by a third-party
organization for the category of crane being operated.
Riggers (slinger/signalers) shall be trained and competent and check all lifting accessories and the
security of the load before lifting.
Before any lift takes place, the ground conditions shall be assessed to ensure it is capable of taking
the imposed load and a check shall be made to ensure there are no voids, shafts, recently dug ground
etc. Outriggers shall be deployed in accordance with the designated lift plan.
Suitable arrangements shall be in place so that the crane operator, rigger and supervisor are able to
communicate with each other.
Personnel shall be prevented from entering the lifting zone and no loads shall be lifted directly over
personnel. Lifting zones shall be cordoned off using soft barriers and signs.
Lifting operation shall be suspended during inclement weather when wind speeds reach 25knots (ref.
QCS 2014 Section 01: General Page 30 Part 10: Occupational Health and Safety 10.5.8 Lifting
Operations) or in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
When there is a risk of contact with overhead electrical power lines the work area shall be protected.
Loads shall be controlled by use of tag lines.
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The above figures are for an 8-hour working day. Where shifts are longer than 8 hours then the action
levels shall be reduced accordingly.
The exposure action level is a level at which certain actions shall be taken and the exposure limit
value is the level at which personnel shall not be exposed to. Therefore, if noise or vibration levels are
above the limit value, protection shall be provided, and the levels shall be reduced below the limit
value where possible.
Where the noise and vibration levels exceed the exposure, action level an assessment shall be
carried out and recorded by a competent person.
Instruments used for measuring noise and vibration levels shall be calibrated.
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Exposure to noise shall be reduced in other ways other than by providing hearing protection.
The following hierarchy shall be used for controlling noise and vibration:
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering controls
Personal protective equipment (last resort)
When personnel are at risk of exposure to high noise and vibration levels they shall be provided with
suitable information, instruction and training and undergo health surveillance to assess and determine
any loss of function.
5.1.36 Night shift works
Lighting provision (Refer the 8.8 Appendix H- Recommended Levels for Site Lighting) in the
workplace for the night shift works allows people to notice hazards and is suitable for the environment
and the type of work allows people to see properly and discriminate between colors, to ensure safe
and clear visibility, does not cause glare effects; and managing the health and safety risks from
lighting in the workplace. Working alone in any circumstances shall not be permitted (refer section
5.1.38 Lone Working for more details). General access for the workplace as well as public accesses
shall have sufficient illumination to ensure vehicles, pedestrians & nightshift workers are guided well
for safe access/ egress. General access signage shall be of retroreflective type to ensure it is used by
the surrounding traffic movement as means of route guide. Night blinkers shall be used in required
places as hazard indication. Truck Mounted Attenuator shall be used as per risk identified for any
activity on the main public access. Banksman shall use batten lights instead of flags which can be
easily visible for the oncoming traffic. Solar operated chevron markings shall be provided as per risk
identified especially on sharp turnings, delineations etc. all the employees working in the nightshift
shall use high visibility vest with reflectors and clear lens goggles to ensure clear visibility of personnel
to oncoming traffic from both side. Resting in unauthorized areas is not permitted, designated
authorized rest shelters shall be in place with good illumination around and night blinkers. Employees
shall maintain safe distance from the oncoming traffic. General public access shall not be closed
anytime and if work demands so alternate safe access shall be made ready in day shift itself as
advanced preparation. No heavy equipment / vehicles shall be left parked on the main public access.
Breakdown vehicles/ equipment shall be moved / shifted in day shift to maintenance workshop without
delay and shall not be left on main public access. If equipment / vehicles undergoes any breakdown
situation in the nightshift, area shall be secured using sufficient barriers / delineations with traffic cone/
water filled plastic barriers and night blinkers, hazard reflective triangle. Refer the 8.8 Appendix H-
Recommended Levels for Site Lighting.
Illumination:
1. All points of exit, pathways and muster points shall be clearly illuminated.
2. The illumination shall be arranged in a manner prior to the work that no shadow/ glare will
develop.
3. Accesses and egress to the site, welfare areas, stores etc. shall be clearly illuminated.
4. Lighting:
5. Lighting equipment provided shall be checked and installed in accordance with the plan
approved.
6. Lights provided for this purpose shall be sited to avoid glare and spaced to provide adequate
light for the areas covered.
7. Tower lighting shall be sited in a manner that illuminates all parts of the area where the work is
taking place, and no shadow is developed.
8. The lights shall be provided/ focused from the different sides and angle or from the top that
there will be no shadow developed.
9. Generators provided shall be checked prior to use to ensure they meet the requirements of the
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10. Cables employed for the purpose of temporary lighting shall be routed as designed to ensure
that they do not present a trip hazard or other obstruction.
11. There will be no critical work like heavy/ tandem lifting etc. at the night shift.
12. The approved organization/ supervisory team comprising of construction team, HSE staff and
other operatives like plant operators, electricians, etc. must be available at site.
13. The average Lux limit / Foot Candle shall be maintained during the execution as per the table
below.
5.1.37 Nightshift Inspections
Illumination level shall be measured daily by nightshift HSE Officer using of lux meter
(calibrated) as per activity locations & applicable illumination level (referring to the 8.8 Appendix
H- Recommended Levels for Site Lighting). Illumination readings shall be recorded for review
and improvements required. However, he shall not permit any activity where there is a complete
dark or poorly illuminated area where he feels necessary to stop/ suspend the activity. He shall
not allow anyone working alone and suspend the work immediately upon observing such a
cases & shall report to HSE manager for necessary corrective actions. (refer section 5.1.38
Lone Working for more details)
Nightshift HSE officer shall conduct HSE inspections & record all observations in the nightshift
and take necessary actions to rectify unsafe acts / conditions immediately. He shall provide
regular feedback to HSE Manager / deputy HSE manager about overall HSE performance by
nightshift. He shall also act as emergency coordinator for the entire nightshift personnel and be
full time available during the nightshift. He shall handover his area of responsibility to the day
shift with areas of concern observed for immediate improvements in the day shift.
Noise monitoring survey / inspections shall be carried out & recorded by nightshift HSE officer
using calibrated noise monitoring device and shall report all findings to environment engineer.
He shall suspend / stop all activities which generate excessive noise during nightshift beyond
acceptable limit to avoid any disturbance to currently occupied residents / occupied villas around
the projects.
5.1.38 Shift Handover (Day to Night / Night to Day)
The handover from the outgoing to incoming shift shall be carried in a formal and consistent
manner and include all construction, safety, PTW, and relevant details to assure safe,
continuous and effective operation of the project activities.
Misinterpretation of the handover documents may result because each individual’s information
needs are different. To address this, all relevant site personnel shall conduct a formal handover
with both written and verbal actions. Where required the handover will be supplemented by
Checklists and Handover Sheets.
Hazards identified in each shift shall be communicated to the oncoming shift for the agreed
precautions and control measures in place or to be taken.
In case, no control measures are agreed for the newly identified hazard, new traffic diversions,
sudden changes in the security rules, emergency cases, inclement weather conditions etc. & the
risk is not mitigated to lowest acceptable level, no one shall be permitted to work in particular
area and all the issued work permits shall be suspended with area condoned off & hazard sign
to be in place. Subsequently it shall be communicated to the oncoming shift construction
manager / project engineer / site supervisor & HSE officer in charge of the areas.
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charge of site safety. Additionally, contractors will be periodically supervised & assessed with regard
to site safety to ensure compliance in following a safe system of work (SSoW).
Through a safety questionnaire addressed to workers as stated in QCS 2014, Section 11, Part
1.1.2.11, the capability of all concerned personnel involved in the construction works will be assessed
on their level of knowledge in ensuring adequate understanding and skills to undertake the work
activity and understanding and awareness on the health and safety rules and regulations prior work
commencement.
Monitoring
The JV Contractor will audit each workplace using SADD sheets. Monitoring will also be necessary:
to ensure that all risk has been covered by a new risk assessment that has been carried out due to a
change in process, e.g. the installation of new workstations;
when an investigation takes place following an incident.
In compliance with QCS 2014, Section 1, Part 7.7, a Site Activity Day Diary (SADD) sheet will be used
for the duration of the project to effectively audit and eliminate unsafe work practices and conditions in
the workplace of prior to commencement. It is also intended to ensure that audits are undertaken daily
and where necessary work is stopped for reasons of unsafe conditions and to ensure controls are in
place.
The JV Contractor’s supervisors will use methods of risk control and reduction through hierarchy of
control which is a system used in construction to minimize or eliminate exposure to hazards. This
control comprises of elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and the use
of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure the team are working in a safe environment.
A written work permit system provides formal written procedures and formal sections to ensure that
non-routine, potentially hazardous activities are carried out as safety as possible (ALARP). Depending
upon Site conditions and or client specific requirements, a work permit will be required for all jobs
carried out by the contractor or subcontractors, the conditions of which will always be strictly complied
with. With work permits, workers will be aware of the hazards and risks within the workplace and be
able to develop controls to mitigate the risk. This is in compliance with QCS 2014, Section 11, Part
2.3.11.
A Project Control System (PCS) has been developed to allow the assigned individuals to prevent the
project from failing, using a database in which the known TRICs (Threats, Risks, Issues and
Concerns) and corrective actions are entered. The system evaluates how well the TRICs are being
managed by the closure of the corrective actions which in turn measures how well the project is being
controlled. Additionally, it controls the known risk and documents a new risk sighted on the project.
With this system, the supervisor will be able to identify the risk and communicate to the workforce for
their awareness.
Airside Safety Compliance
5.2.2 Major Airside Works - Method of working plan (MOWP)
Major airside works will be subject to a MOWP, this will normally be for circumstances where
the area that work is being undertaken cannot be returned to normal operational status within a
30-minute timeframe.
The MOWP formally advises the aviation industry, the Contractor and other stakeholders of the
planned arrangements for works to be undertaking airside and restrictions placed on aircraft
operations and the UBTJV because of the airside works.
Before the commencement of any major airside works, the UBTJV must be issued with a
MOWP from the HIA Representative.
No work may commence without this document been issued to the Contractor. Lead time for
development of a MOWP will be dependent on the impact to the aerodrome.
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All rubbish will be collected and put into secure rubbish bins before being disposed of in an off-
airside location on a regular basis or when the bin is seen to be full.
Any rubbish skips located airside will have a secure lid to prevent any material escaping.
Agreement and permit must be required for any disposal locations required in an airside location
with specific waste removal plan in place.
All vehicles will be regularly well maintained to ensure no loose parts (nuts, bolts, washers, etc.)
that could cause possible issues to aircrafts. A maintenance program will be introduced to
ensure compliance.
All vehicles entering the construction sites will enter a designated cleaning/ washing bay for
regular cleaning of vehicle underside and especially tires to remove any debris that could cause
problem to aircrafts.
Designated storage areas will be designed to house any work related tools.
Construction teams will practice good housekeeping in all work locations.
Workers and vehicle operators will be provided with awareness to FOD.
At specific entrance, exit locations close to the washing bays tyre gratings will be provided and
wheel wash equipment located at the vehicle exit of each site, office, stockpile and/or laydown
area to ensure no FOD, stones, etc. from vehicle tyres entering the airside areas.
Bird attractions shall be removed, such as food scraps or other miscellaneous garbage, trash or
pooled water while on or near the airport.
5.2.6 Vehicles Movement in Airside Area
All vehicles/plant must be in an appropriate condition and serviceable. An amber/orange rotating
beacon must be located on top of the vehicle cabin and must be operating at all times while the
vehicle is in motion airside.
UBTJV must request an escort and wait at the nominated gate for the escort. The
UBTJV must travel to and from the airside work areas and between airside work areas
under the escort of persons authorized to do so.
All delivery vehicles and vehicles picking up loads must also be so escorted.
In the event that a contractor vehicle requiring an escort moves without an escort being
provided, outside of a works area, these works will be suspended immediately until an
investigation is completed and appropriate actions are put in place to prevent a re-occurrence.
Construction team and HSE will evaluate the effect of construction activity and the required distance
and direction from the NAVAID.
The strict control of stockpiling and movement of equipment as well as parking of equipment that may
interfere with the line of sight from the ATCT or with the electronic emissions will be constantly
monitored.
The company contract team will consult with the HIA Stakeholders with regards to parking vehicles,
storing construction equipment, materials near a NAVAID or before commencing any construction
activity as it may result in obstruction of access to the equipment and instruments for maintenance.
5.2.8 Working on Live Electrical Utilities (11KV /66KV)
In accordance with airport electrical safety rules, company operation procedures and prior to working
on live electrical utilities, workers will receive training on safe work practices by HSE prior to being
issued Live electrical / Lock-out / Tag-out permit system.
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Construction team will ensure that no works will be permitted or to take place near fuel facilities unless
required and must have both Method Statements and Risk Assessments in addition work permits.
Contractor to comply with the necessary requirements/permits from airport authority if works are
necessary in the area.
No smoking policy must be implemented in all areas near fuel refilling areas or fuel storage. No
smoking signposts will be placed in the surrounding area.
Vehicles, mobile phones, communication radios and cameras, etc. are intrinsically safe for use near /
adjacent to fuel pipeline works.
Vehicles will be fitted with the required adequate signage/operational markings and passes.
All environmental procedures and requirements must be fully followed and implemented on site.
Proper storage and handling of chemicals on site. Drip trays shall be used or area must be bunded to
prevent any contact with the soil that could cause contamination.
Fueling must be done on designated area with all precautions in place to prevent spills on to the soil.
Washing activities must also be done on a designated washing area.
All waste oils, fuels, chemicals, and hazardous waste must be disposed in accordance with regulatory
requirements complying with the Qatar environmental law.
A third-party waste collector will be responsible for the collection of all types of hazardous waste.
5.3 Security Management
HIA Regulations and standards require that all personnel entering onto the restricted areas have the
appropriate security arrangements and adhere to procedures in place to prevent or reduce unlawful
interference with civil aviation.
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Site Security for the overall HIA Airside Site is the responsibility of the Ministry of Interior (MOI).
UBTJV shall develop Site Security Management Plan for Project Manager approval, the shall clearly
define UBTJV security strategy to comply with Client’s requirements. The duties of the UBTJV’s Site
Security Staff shall include:
Controlling site access and limiting it to authorized persons and vehicles only;
Controlling site parking arrangements;
Safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians;
Traffic management duties including guiding and marshalling vehicles in and out of site, and
ensuring that they do not place themselves or third parties at risk;
Patrolling site boundaries to ensure the site is secure against unauthorized access;
Reporting accidents, incidents, suspicious vehicles or personnel to their line manager;
Searches of vehicles or personnel when appropriate;
Maintaining a courteous and professional approach at all times; and
First Aider support.
UBTJV shall provide their own robust site perimeter hoarding with lockable access gates around their
project site perimeters. Management of UBTJV offices and site operational areas are the responsibility
of the UBTJV’s Security Manager.
UBTJV’s shall provide their own trained Site Security personnel at each of the project site access
gates Security of construction sites is an important aspect in preventing unauthorised access,
trespass and unwanted theft from the site. UBTJV shall provide adequate security on sites 24/7, 365
days per year to prevent theft and/or damage to plant, equipment vehicles or materials.
Due to the complexity and diversity of construction site activities, successful security shall require
careful planning in advance of occupying the site.
The UBTJV shall undertake risk assessments to determine specific threats and hazards at their sites.
Typical threats for a construction site include:
Theft of plant and equipment;
Theft of fuel;
Theft of materials from the site;
Vandalism;
Arson;
Alcohol/drugs on site or camp;
Breaches of security into existing buildings or adjacent areas;
Intruders and trespassers
The Site Security arrangements are to include consideration of the following:
Construction sites shall be fully hoarded with a secure fence around the boundary and/or
perimeter. Signs warning of the dangers of construction sites and prohibiting unauthorised
access is to be clearly displayed in English and Arabic as a minimum around the perimeter.
The number of access routes should be kept to a minimum and a gate or barrier should be
provided to enable security officers to control the flow of traffic and be able to secure the
site/office/compound during non-working hours.
A log of security incidents and visitors including deliveries to site is to be maintained and
submitted to Client/RE upon request.
The entry of vehicles and plant shall be controlled by issuing a vehicle pass which is to be
displayed in the front windscreen/dashboard. Vehicles without a vehicle pass shall be issued a
temporary pass; these shall be returned on leaving the site or premises.
Sufficient lighting is to be installed to ensure adequate illumination of the site.
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Only trained security personnel shall be used as members of the security team. These shall be
secured through a locally licensed security company.
5.4 Emergency Preparedness and Response
To establish a system for dealing with emergency situations, to minimize hazards and impacts to
human health and environment. (Refer to the UBTJV Emergency response plan AC001-A0000-12-
2HP-U-XXX0004 & fire prevention and protection plan AC001-A0000-12-2HP-U-XXX0003).
This plan details HIA site specific organizational responsibilities, actions, reporting requirements and
the resources available to ensure an effective, consistent and timely management of emergencies that
may occur on the construction of Western Taxiway and Stand Development Works. This includes:
Details of the procedures used to deal with emergencies affecting the contractor and
subcontractor site project personnel.
Definitions of the roles and responsibilities of the UBTJV Emergency Response Team (ERT)
personnel;
Details of the external resources available to the UBTJV Emergency Response Team (ERT)
personnel in the event of an emergency and how these resources will be coordinated.
This plan has been written specifically for the UBTJV HIA projects and is consistent with Client
operational policies and procedures.
Applicable to any fire, explosion or other disaster leading to emergency situation, which means, any
significant, non-routine situation, which endangers the personnel, other interested parties or
surrounding environment. These may arise as a result of fire, explosion in flammable and explosive
substances, toxic gas release, overturning of road tanker containing flammable toxic material, fall of
structure, trapping at height due to collapse of structure, some of the natural hazards like floods,
earthquake etc.
This plan will be used as a “First Response” guide for all types of occurrences and emergencies that
occur on the UBTJV project. This includes the following:
Protection priorities:
UBTJV protection priorities in the event of an emergency includes safety of people, protection of the
environment and the safeguarding of project operations.
Prevention:
The prevention of hazards, accidents, occurrences and emergency situations is documented in the
UBTJV management system comprising of the following: QCS 2014 Section 11 Part 1.6.1 and ISO
Standards
Preparedness:
To ensure our Emergency Response Team and Project Team are adequately prepared and trained
for any occurrences, and that processes and procedures are in place. These include: (a) regular
meetings and a minimum 4 drills of site emergency processes and procedures, to ensure that each
team member understands their role and responsibility, (b) collecting and collating data and
documentation to assist them in implementing their role more effectively, and (c) identifying and
maintaining contact details of possible support personnel or organizations that may be of assistance in
the event of emergency.
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Evacuation plan will be sighted both on the site safety notice boards and relevant buildings on site.
Employees will be warned to evacuate Fire alarm (Sounding the siren in one long blast /
the building / site using the following if klaxon horn, sound continuously)
system: Fire wardens (to be determined)
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Personnel Trained to Administer First Aid, CPR, or use of AED (to be determined)
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Procedures
Only trained responders should provide first aid assistance.
Do not move the victim(s) unless the victim’s location is unsafe.
Control access to the scene.
Take “universal precautions” to prevent contact with body fluids and exposure to Blood - borne
pathogens.
Meet the ambulance at the nearest entrance or emergency access point; direct them to
victim(s).
If personnel trained in First Aid are not available, as a minimum, attempt to provide the following
assistance:
Stop the bleeding with firm pressure on the wounds (note: avoid contact with blood or other
bodily fluids).
Clear the air passages using the Heimlich maneuver in case of choking.
In case of rendering assistance to personnel exposed to hazardous materials, consult the Safety
Data Sheet (SDS) and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Attempt first aid
ONLY if trained and qualified.
5.4.4 Fire Emergency Plan
If a fire is reported, contact the safety officer on site. Activate the fire alarm, (if not already activated) to
warn building / site occupants to evacuate. If possible, fight the fire with a fire appliance provided if
trained (do not enter a room alone) until help arrives. Notify Client Security Control for assistance.
Provide the following information:
Site location (HIA work location)
Nature of fire
Fire location (building floor level, work area etc.)
Type of fire alarm (detector, pull station, sprinkler water flow)
Location of fire alarm (building and floor)
Name of person reporting fire
Telephone number for return call
Evacuation team members to direct employees and visitors to the assembly point location and to
ensure access for emergency vehicles is not obstructed.
Procedures
Evacuate site / building occupants along evacuation routes to primary assembly areas outside.
Redirect site / building occupants to stairs and exits away from the fire.
Prohibit use of elevators.
Evacuation team to account for all employees and visitors at the assembly area.
Meet HIA Emergency Response personnel and inform if everyone has been accounted for and if
there are any injuries. Advice ERT to conduct search and rescue if anyone is missing. Provide
an update on the nature of the emergency and actions taken. Provide building floor plans, keys
and other assistance as requested.
Assign personnel to verify that fire protection systems are operating normally and to
operate building utility and protection systems as directed by the fire department.
5.4.5 Chemical Spill
When a Large Chemical Spill has occurred:
Immediately notify the designated official and Emergency Coordinator.
Contain the spill with available equipment (e.g., pads, booms, absorbent material/ powder, etc.).
Secure the area and alert other site personnel.
Do not attempt to clean the spill unless trained to do so.
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Attend to injured personnel and call the medical emergency number, if required.
Call a local spill cleanup company or the Fire Department (if arrangement has been made) to
perform a large chemical (e.g., mercury) spill cleanup.
When a Small Chemical Spill has occurred:
Notify the Emergency Response Coordinator and/or supervisor (select one).
If toxic fumes are present, secure the area (with caution tapes or cones) to prevent other
personnel from entering.
Deal with the spill in accordance with the instructions described in the SDS.
Small spills must be handled in a safe manner, while wearing the proper PPE.
Review the general spill cleanup procedures.
5.4.6 Bomb Threat
Procedures / Action in the event of Bomb threat
Notify immediately, to HSE Manager/ Site Director and to HIA Security Control or Airport Police
(40109 666). Clear the area and do not touch the suspected device.
Do not panic.
Do not hang up the telephone.
Maintain calm and self-control.
Keep the conversation long enough to gather key and relevant information.
Immediately contact HSE and Site management who will initiate the Emergency Response
Procedure.
Commence evacuation procedures of the affected area by alerting members of staff designated
to manage safety and security crisis. Inform them of the nature and location of the threat and
the agreed approach, depending on the threat level.
Notify Client Security Control Room.
5.4.7 Severe Weather and Natural Disasters
Earthquake:
Stay calm and await instructions from the Emergency Coordinator or the designated official
Keep away from overhead fixtures, windows, filing cabinets, and electrical power.
Assist people with disabilities in finding a safe place.
Evacuate as instructed by the Emergency Coordinator and/or the designated official.
Flood:
If indoors:
Be ready to evacuate as directed by the Emergency Coordinator and/or the designated official.
Follow the recommended primary or secondary evacuation routes.
If outdoors:
Climb to high ground and stay there.
Avoid walking or driving through flood water.
If car stalls, abandon it immediately and climb to a higher ground.
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All workers during site induction process will be reminded and advice given of the risks of UV
rays i.e. melanoma and other skin conditions.
Try to limit your outdoor activity to when it’s coolest, such as early morning and evening hours.
Rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to recover.
Drink more fluids, regardless of how active you are. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
In case of Heat Exhaustion:
Move the patient and get them to lie down in a cool place with circulating air
Loosen tight clothing and remove unnecessary garments
Sponge with cool water
Give fluids to drink if conscious
Seek medical aid if the patient vomits or does not recover quickly.
5.4.8 Critical Operations
During some emergency situations, it will be necessary for some specially assigned personnel to
remain at the work areas to perform critical operations.
Personnel involved in critical operations may remain on the site upon the permission of the site
designated official or Emergency Coordinator.
The processes and general plan for conducting simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) shall be
coordinated through joint planning efforts by the separate operations, such as, construction, and
operations managers/supervisors/engineers who shall plan and direct activities.
In case an emergency they will not allow any of the nonessential personnel to remain at the facility,
the designated official or other assigned personnel shall notify the appropriate offices to initiate
backups.
Assigned personnel will be responsible for coordination between departments to ensure works are
executed accordingly.
Information relevant to SIMOP activities which has potential impact to the other personnel working in
the same area will be informed prior to the commencement of the activity. UBTJV will provide a
standby team (fire & rescue team) in case an emergency occurs. Whenever mustering of personnel is
required, all construction and commissioning personnel shall muster outside the area.
5.4.9 Confined Space Rescue Procedures
UBTJV will follow the regulations stated in QCS 2014 Section 11 Part 1.5.5 Working in Confined
Spaces.
Prior to entry and or work in the confined space:
The entry supervisor will ensure that the attached “on-site rescue plan” for the confined space
has been completed and that all the rescue equipment identified in the plan is available to affect
a rescue in the confined space.
The entry supervisor will ensure that an adequate number of appropriately trained persons (as
documented in the attached “on site rescue plan”) are available for immediate implementation of
these on-site rescue procedures that apply to the confined space.
The entry supervisor will review all emergency procedures and risk assessment, including
procedures relating to emergencies outside the confined space with all entrants and other
related personnel.
The attendant establishes communication with all workers, using the means described in the
attached “on-site rescue plan”.
On entry and while working in the confined space:
The attendant who is stationed outside and near the entrance to the confined space as
described in the attached “on-site rescue plan” remains in constant communication with all
workers inside the confined space.
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Procedures:
Company must hold waste carriers license or a 3rd party contractor for the transportation of site
generated waste.
Hazardous waste is stored safely and securely prior to collection (i.e fluorescent tubes are
handled carefully to ensure that they don't break and are placed into a coffin prior to collection
by an approved contractor for removal from site and disposal)
Survey to be carried out to identify areas of concern
Ensure material lay down and transport storage areas have protective ground sheeting to catch
spills. Spill material to be made available in areas.
Bunding area for fixed units (i.e. generators, fuel storage tanks, sewage tanks)
Do not overfill machinery
Regular machinery inspection
Avoid spillage / overflow of sewage, ensure regular removal by approved contractor.
Drums to be placed on spill trays.
Notify both Company HSE and Client of any significant environmental damage immediately.
5.4.11 Working at Heights Rescue Procedure
When a worker falls and is suspended in a harness, it’s important to rescue the worker as quickly as
possible because of the following reasons.
The worker may have suffered injuries during the fall and may need medical attention.
When workers are suspended in their safety harnesses for long periods, they may suffer from
blood pooling in the lower body. This can lead to suspension trauma.
Suspended workers may panic if they are not rescued quickly.
The event that led to the fall may create additional risks that need to be addressed.
This Emergency response plan must be followed:
If a worker falls and is suspended by a safety harness, implement the emergency response plan by
following the steps below.
The site supervisor (or alternate foreperson) takes control of the situation.
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The site supervisor sounds the emergency alarm—two long blasts from a horn. All workers in
the immediate vicinity of the incident stop working. The site supervisor quickly evaluates the
situation and identifies any further hazards that could arise.
The site supervisor or their designate goes to get help if workers are close by. If no one is close
enough, the site supervisor calls for help.
The site supervisor calls Site Emergency Response Team to notify ambulance if required.
The crane operator remains on standby. The operator frees the hook and waits for further
direction in case the designated rescue team must perform a basket rescue.
The site supervisor (or a worker assigned to the task) isolates the accident zone and its
perimeter to limit further exposure.
The site supervisor (or a worker assigned to the task) moves all non-affected personnel to a
safe zone or directs them to remain where they are.
The ERT Coordinator sends a designated worker to the site gate to meet the response team
(police, medical, fire, etc.) and ensure that they have a safe access path to the accident scene.
The supervisor assembles the emergency rescue team at the accident site as quickly as
possible to determine the best rescue procedure for the situation.
Rescue Procedures
The following rescue procedures are ordered (a) through (d), with (a) being the preferred method and
(d) being the method used when there is no other means of rescue.
Mobile Elevating Work Platform Rescue—If an elevating work platform (MEWP) is available on site
and the suspended worker can be reached by the platform, follow the procedure below.
Bring the MEWP to the accident site and use it to reach the suspended worker.
Ensure that rescue workers are wearing full-body harnesses attached to appropriate anchors in
the EWP.
Ensure that the EWP has the load capacity for both the rescuer(s) and the fallen worker. If the
fallen worker is not conscious, two rescuers will probably be needed to safely handle the weight
of the fallen worker.
Position the EWP platform below the worker and disconnect the worker’s lanyard when it is safe
to do so. When the worker is safely on the EWP, reattach the lanyard to an appropriate anchor
point on the EWP if possible.
Lower the worker to a safe location and administer first aid. Treat the worker for suspension
trauma and any other injury.
Arrange transportation to hospital if required.
Ladder Rescue—if an elevating work platform is not available, use ladders to rescue the fallen worker
with the procedure outlined below.
If the fallen worker is suspended from a lifeline, move the worker (if possible) to an area that
rescuers can access safely with a ladder.
Set up the appropriate ladder(s) to reach the fallen worker.
Rig separate lifelines for rescuers to use while carrying out the rescue from the ladder(s).
If the fallen worker is not conscious or cannot reliably help with the rescue, at least two rescuers
may be needed.
If the fallen worker is suspended directly from a lanyard or a lifeline, securely attach a separate
lowering line to the harness.
Other rescuers on the ground (or closest work surface) should lower the fallen worker while the
rescuer on the ladder guides the fallen worker to the ground (or work surface).
Once the fallen worker has been brought to a safe location, administer first aid and treat the
person for suspension trauma and any other injury.
Arrange transportation to hospital if required.
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Rescue from Work Area or Floor Below — if the fallen worker is suspended near a work area and
can be safely reached from the floor below or the area from which they fell, use the following
procedure.
Ensure that rescuers are protected against falling.
If possible, securely attach a second line to the fallen worker’s harness to help rescuers pull the
fallen worker to a safe area. You will need at least two strong workers to pull someone up to the
level from which they fell.
Take up any slack in the retrieving line to avoid slippage.
Once the worker has been brought to a safe location, administer first aid and treat the person for
suspension trauma and any other injury.
Arrange transportation to hospital if required.
5.4.12 Control of Major Accident Hazards
UBTJV to comply with all the requirements as per Appendix 21 HIA Aviation Safety Requirements
indicated in Appendix A RIDDOR procedure.
If an accident connected with work and your employee, or sub-contractor employee working on the
project sustains a major injury, or a member of the public suffers an injury and is taken to hospital from
the site of the accident, notify the enforcing authority (HIA Emergency response Team) without delay.
Examples of major injuries: fracture, amputations, dislocation of the shoulder, hip, knee or spine, loss
of sight, chemical or hot metal burn, injury resulting from an electric chock or electric burn leading to
unconsciousness, etc.
Information relevant to SIMOP activities which has potential impact to the other personnel working in
the same area will be informed to all concerned personnel prior to the commencement of the activity.
UBTJV will provide a standby team (fire & rescue team) in case an emergency occurs. Whenever
mustering of personnel is required, all construction and commissioning personnel shall muster outside
the area.
5.4.13 Minor Injuries (First Aid Cases) Response Procedure
UBTJV management will designate first aiders to administer first aid in order to provide immediate
assistance until a qualified health care professional arrives and takes control of the situation or the
casualty recovers.
Remember! Any attempt at providing first aid is better than no first aid at all.
A person aiding assistance should:
Assess the situation quickly – check for danger;
Identify the nature of the injury or illness as far as possible;
Arrange for emergency services to attend;
Manage the casualty appropriately and promptly;
Stay with the casualty until able to hand over to a health care professional; and
Give further help if necessary or as directed.
5.4.14 Road Traffic Accidents Response
Procedures to follow when involved in a road traffic incident.
When road accidents happened within the airport or construction area;
The construction team will provide a dedicated emergency vehicle and Emergency team will be made
available 24/7 capable of immediate removing any vehicle immobilized as a result of an accident or
technical fault. The team will also be assigned to clean any debris or spills from the roadway.
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The team will consist of a trained fire warden and be supplied sufficient firefighting and clean up
material equipment to contain minor fires & spills.
If broken down
Immediately call site HSE, HIA and the site Emergency Response team to respond to the
incident area.
Put on your flashing hazard lights and your emergency warning devices, and if possible, Isolate
the area add barriers in place if available.
Call the company emergency removal vehicle if required for the immediate removal from the
area to prevent any obstruction to the traffic flow or obstruction to the airport facilities.
Accident investigation and reporting to follow. Ensuring all details are gathered and be able to identify
the root cause of the accident and formulate recommendations in preventing the accident from
recurrence.
5.4.15 Training and Drill
In order to ensure efficient emergency response, both the dedicated Emergency Response Team &
Medical Staff will carry out 3rd party training in the use of firefighting equipment and emergency
response preparedness.
Response Teams will carry out emergency response training drills as per a training plan or as deemed
necessary. They will also be provided with training regarding the emergency preparedness plan to
ensure understanding. All training or re-training will be attended by the project HSE Manager.
Emergency exercises will be conducted every 3 months (quarterly) as a minimum as per an approved
schedule issued by the HSE Department. These will be organized by the site HSE department and will
be coordinated with Client Representative and will incorporate Project site emergency services.
Activation of all or part of the Management Team during these drills will depend on the scenario
chosen.
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Ministry of
State Environmental
Municipality and Op. Center 998
Authority
Environment
Hazardous Materials TBA
Cleanup Contractor
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Actions required to fulfil the identified compliance requirements are defined and communicated
to responsible employees or contractors.
Potential changes to compliance obligations are monitored and new applicable requirements are
incorporated into the compliance management process.
6.3 Inspection and Audit
UBTJV shall develop, implement and maintain Inspections and internal audit procedures.
Inspections and audits shall assess compliance with legislation, conformance to HSE requirements
and identify safe/unsafe acts, conditions and behaviors.
Results of inspections, tours and compliance audits shall be recorded in an agreed format and
analyzed on a regular basis to identify positive and any negative trends. Where negative trends are
identified Improvement, Plans shall be developed to address these.
Copies of all inspections and audits shall be issued to the Project Manager.
UBTJV shall conduct internal HSE audits on both the management system and the physical site
conditions at a frequency agreed with the Project Manager. The Project Manager is to be advised in
advance of all audits to be performed in order to have the opportunity to attend and assess the
thoroughness of the audit.
UBTJV Project HSE Manager shall conduct regular HSE verification to confirm the effectiveness of the
management system
Inspections and audit programme have been established in accordance with below requirements
which supplement the Audit schedule:
Activity Frequency Responsibility Record
Daily Daily Supervisor/Foreman, Daily HSE
inspection HSE Officer Inspection
HSE Construction Report
Inspection
Weekly
Inspection Manager, HSE Report
HSE Manager Inspection
Random Client/Consultant/JV
Inspection Report
HSE Monthly JV Project Manager Tour Report
Leadership
Tour
Internal HSE 6 Monthly JV QHSE Manager Audit Report
Audit
HSE As per Client/RE Audit Report
Compliance Client/RE
Audit on JV
The weekly HSE Inspection is to be led by JV and be accompanied as a minimum by:
JV Construction Manager, HSE Manager, Environmental Engineer and Supervisor responsible
for the work area under inspection.
Subcontractor Project Manager
Client/RE Construction Manager/Leader and HSE Manager (if required)
In addition to the above, additional inspections and audits should be required where the HSE
performance of the subcontractor fails to meet the minimum requirements.
6.4 Project Management Review
UBTJV Steering Committee shall review the organization’s HSEMS, at least once a year to ensure its
continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness. Reviews shall include assessing opportunities for
improvement and the need for changes to the HSEMS, including the HSE Policies and Objectives.
Record of the management reviews shall be retained.
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The Project HSE Manager shall prepare a performance report and an agenda with regard to his/her
field and submit them to the Management Representative on monthly basis, in line with QCS 2014
Section 11, part 2.1.2.10 requirements.
Input the management reviews shall include:
Result of internal audits and evaluations of compliance with applicable legal requirements and
with other requirements to which the organisation subscribes;
The results of participation and consultation;
Relevant communications(s) from external interested parties, including complaints;
The HSE performance of the organisation;
The extent to which organisation have been met;
Status of incident investigations, corrective actions and preventive actions;
Follow-up actions from previous management reviews;
Changing circumstances, including developments in legal and other requirements.
Recommendations for improvement.
The outputs from management reviews shall be consistent with the organization’s commitment to
continual improvement and shall include any decisions and actions related to possible changes to:
HSE performance;
HSE Policies and Objectives;
Resources;
Other elements of the HSEMS.
Evaluation of client complaints, non-conformances, trend analysis of HSE incidents, reportable lost
time, medical treated cases, first aid cases, fatalities, near-miss incidents will be done monthly by the
HSE Manager. This data will also act as a feedback system to JV management that will be actioned in
the management review meeting.
Relevant outputs from management review shall be made available for communication and
consultation.
7.0 IMPROVEMENT
7.1 Incident, Nonconformity & Corrective Action
Accidents and incidents, dangerous occurrences, diseases and near misses shall be reported and
investigated in accordance with “Standard Operating Procedure for Incident Investigation and
Reporting” and shall also apply to all subcontractors engaged on the project.
Accidents and incidents are classified in accordance with QCS 2014 and summarized as the
following:
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Evidence found to be relevant to the investigation is to be submitted along with the investigation
report.
All investigation reports shall be reviewed by the Project Health and Safety Manager for adequacy.
Where the causes of the accident/incident are not adequately identified or the actions or
recommendations from the investigation do not address the causes, the report shall be rejected and
further investigation and submission shall be required.
Investigation Reports and supporting documentation shall be retained in accordance with the
Management procedure.
UBTJV shall hold an event review for all major and fatal accidents and incidents.
Corrective actions are to be tracked and closed out in an agreed timescale. Accident and incident
statistics are to be submitted as part of the normal reporting arrangements and in accordance with
Article 115 of Labor Law 14 of 2004 and The Resolution of the Minister of Civil Service and Housing
Affairs No 18 of 2005.
7.2 Continual Improvement
Opportunities for continual improvement are identified by the Objectives & relevant KPI and added to
the Project HSE management plans. Within the project there are a number of resources and tools
available to assist with the continual improvement element of the HSE management system such as:
Level of compliance with legal requirements as minimum acceptable performance.
Objectives and targets must ideally be focused on improving occupational health and safety
performance.
Emergency Procedures should be tested in the most practicable way and corrective action
taken where they did not work or needed improvement.
The purpose of the audit is to ensure compliance with planned arrangements and identify
opportunities for improvement.
The outputs from management reviews shall be consistent with the organization’s commitment
to continual improvement.
Output of incidents & Accidents Investigation.
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Actual Inform about evacuate hazardous Client, PMC, Project In the event of an Phone, Text/SMS
Emergency area to protect People, Management, Staff, actual emergency Siren, Public Address
Environment, Assets or Workforce, Sub-Contractors, System
Reputations Suppliers, Visitors
Audit Inform about non-compliance to Client, PMC, Project After every Audit Hard and Electronic
Reports HSE Management System, Project Management, Sub- Copies,
HSE Plan, Procedures Corporate Contractors, Suppliers, PowerPoint
and Client requirements Corporate HSE& Risk Presentation
Manager
Meeting Agenda Item
Corrective Inform about corrective actions to Client, PMC, Project When required Hard and Electronic
Actions prevent reoccurrences of Management, Staff, Copies,
incidents or high potential near Workforce, Sub-Contractors, PowerPoint
misses that harmed or had the Suppliers, Corporate HSE& Presentation
potential to harm People, Risk Manager
Meeting Agenda Item
Environment, Assets or
Reputations
Emergency Awareness of response of any Client, PMC, Project Project Office Site Phone, Text/SMS
Response actual emergency to prevent harm Management, Staff, every quarter Siren, Public Address
Drills to People, Environment, Assets or Workforce, Sub-Contractors, Project Work Sites System
Reputations and learn lessons for Suppliers, Visitors every month Hard and Electronic
improvement
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Legislation Inform about maintaining Client, PMC, Project When required Hard and Electronic
Changes compliance and update Management, Staff, Copies,
documents as required Workforce, Sub-Contractors, Notice Boards
Suppliers
PowerPoint
Presentation
Meeting Agenda Item
Tool Box Talks
Media For projects with public interested Client, PMC, Project When deemed Hard and Electronic
Statements parties, to maintain popular Management appropriate Copies
support and interest Meeting Agenda Item
Method Inform about safe work practice to Client, PMC, Project Review/Approval Hard and Electronic
Statements protect People, Environment, Management, Workforce Amendments/Revisions Copies,
Assets or Reputations Tool Box Talks
Prior to commencing
any task
Minutes of Record meeting agenda, assign Client, PMC, Project After every HSE Hard and Electronic
HSE Meeting and track action items Management, Sub- Meeting Copies,
Contractors, Suppliers, Notice Boards
Corporate HSE& Risk
PowerPoint
Manager
Presentation
Permit to Inform about hazards, risks, Client, PMC, Project Review/Approval Hard Copy
Work mitigation measures and controls Management, Workforce Prior to commencing Tool Box Talks
for working safely to protect
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Safety Alert Inform about incidents or high Client, PMC, Project When required Hard and Electronic
potential near misses that harmed Management, Staff, Copies,
or had the potential to harm Workforce, Sub-Contractors, Notice Boards
People, Environment, Assets or Suppliers, Corporate HSE&
PowerPoint
Reputations Risk Manager
Presentation
Meeting Agenda Item
Tool Box Talks
STARRT Awareness of hazards, risks, Project Management, Prior to commencing Hard Copy
Cards mitigation measures and controls Workforce any task Tool Box Talks
for working safely to protect
People, Environment, Assets or
Reputations
Weather Inform about adverse weather Client, PMC, Project In the event of high Phone, Text/SMS
Reports conditions that could affect safe Management, Staff, winds, high Public Address System
work and cause harm Inform Workforce, Sub-Contractors, temperature, high
Flag System
about hazards, risks, mitigation Visitors humidity, changes in
Hard and Electronic
measures and controls for working Heat Stress Index,
Copies,
safely to People, Environment, electrical storms, heavy
Assets or Reputations rain Notice Boards
Tool Box Talks
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(1) Internal HSE Audit will be conducted by the corporate QHSE department
NOTES: (2) Audit Action plans to be completed and submitted within 7 days.
(3) Subcontractor and Suppliers are included in the audits.
NAME SIGNATURE DATE
PREPARED BY:
APPROVED BY:
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APPENDIX I- POWER TOOLS, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSPECTION & COLOR CODE CHART
References: -
1. QCS 2014 Section 11: Health and Safety Part 2.3.04: Electricity at Work 2.3.4.4 “SUGGESTED
INSPECTION AND TEST FREQUENCIES FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT”
2. Project requirements volume 3- appendix 20 PM Project Managers health & safety plan 6.12pm
12 basic rules for all site works, no. 7
JANUARY GREEN
APRIL BROWN
JULY GREEN
OCTOBER BROWN
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APPENDIX J- LIFTING EQUIPMENT & TOOLS TACKLES ACCESSORIES COLOR CODE CHART
Color Code
Quarterly Inspection cycle
Formal Visual Inspection
( Onsite by competent & certified lifting supervisor)
JANUARY
GREEN
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY YELLOW
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST BLUE
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
BROWN
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Note: - Reference QCS 2014 Section 01: General Page 30 Part 10: Occupational Health and Safety 10.5.8 Lifting
Operation
1. A thorough examination of each lifting appliance will be made by a 3rd party inspector at periods not
exceeding 12 months and after substantial re-erection, alteration or repair.
2. All lifting gear will be subjected to a thorough examination by a competent person from 3 rd party at intervals
not exceeding 6 months. Identity number and SWL to be check.
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HIAEP-0012: UBTJV ON SITE PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Stuart Matthews
ADMIN ASSSITANT
TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONTROL PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCUREMENT HSE DOCUMENT CONTROL
TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONTROL MANAGER PROJECT MANAGER PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR HSE MANAGER SR. DOCUMENT CONTROLLER
MANAGER Tamer Comert Ramzi Abedrabbo Clifford Smith
CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER SR. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER MEP PROJECT MANAGER/ AGL MANAGER
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Nabil Arafat CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Nuno Verdelhos SR. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Paul Collins (off-site)
Lamprous Giannakopoulos
Zaidoon Nosyrat
PROJECT ENGINEERS PROJECT ENGINEERS PROJECT ENGINEERS TESTING & COMMISSIONING SENIOR MEP ENGINEERS AGL ENGINEER
and SURVEYORS and SURVEYORS and SURVEYORS MFT SOUTHERN TUNNEL BUILDINGS MANAGER and Syed Ahsen
SITE ENGINEERS SITE ENGINEERS SITE ENGINEERS Ahmad Abbas SUPERINTENDENTS
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