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Construction Safety & Health Plan
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(HSE PLAN & PROGRAM)
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1 WORK ORDER I
22 NC II OF OPERATORS XI
May 15, 2021
Attention :
LETTER OF INTENT
Dear Sir,
A and N Construction Services & Supplies is a regional Filipino owned contracting company
specializing in the execution of scope related to General Contracting specialized in Earthworks is
submitting our safety and health plan & program for our projects.
A and N Construction Services & Supplies, is committed to meet or exceed its customers
consistent and realiable responsibility in all aspects and to maintin position as leading provider of
Quality, Safety and Health in the field of construction. (Civil and MEPFS works).
Thank you and looking forward to be part of the drive in ensuring and promoting a safe and
healthful working condition in every workplace.
Truly yours,
A AND N CONSTRUCTION SERVICES & SUPPLIES
Owner/CEO
INTRODUCTION
This document is intended to be used as a reference source for the implementation of Health
Safety and Environmental Management System Plan for the Project, as well as to users of the
equipment and public.
The management of AN recognizes the importance of effective HSE control in a modern business
environment. In order to demonstrate firm commitment to HSE management and further develop
the previous safe performance record of the Company, it is intended that the Company adapt pro-
active approach to all HSE related matters.
The Company intends that its operations will be carried out in full compliance with relevant legal
and industrial standards including those set out in client contractual agreed documentation.
Every Employee shall accept their individual responsibilities for HSE matters and treat them with
the same level of importance as other business matters.
Specific roles and responsibilities have been assigned for the co-ordination and implementation of
this Health & safety Management System.
It is our policy to reduce accidents, injuries and work-related ill health to the lowest level
practicable.
1.1 The Company’s objectives and policy is to provide and maintain safe and healthy
working conditions, equipment and systems of work for all employees and to
provide such information, training and supervision as they need for this purpose in
line with protocols.
1.2 It is therefore Company Policy to do all that is reasonable to prevent personal
injury and damage to property.
1.2.1 The allocation of duties for safety matters and the particular arrangements
made to implement the policy are set out within.
1.5 The Safety Officer who reports directly to the Project Manager will act as an
advisor in all HSE matters of Company to Managers, Supervisors and all
employees, informing them of the requirements to enable them to meet their
various responsibilities for safety.
1.6 The Company maintains a commitment to all HSE matters, not to knowingly allow
an employee under the influence of excess alcohol or drugs, to continue working,
as this may place the employee or others at risk or danger.
1.7 The general health and safety policy will be kept up-to-date, to take account of
business changes and legislation that may occur.
1.8 HSE Matters will govern as top compliance.
1.9 Environment:
1.9.1 To comply fully with Department Order No. 13, Series of 1998 on
Guidelines governing for Occupational Safety and Health in the
Construction Company.
1.9.2 To prevent pollution of environment by our operations.
1.9.3 To continually improve company’s environment performance by
introducing and implementing environmental friendly Technologies,
practices and procedures.
1.9.4 To provide all the necessary Training and Awareness Program Sessions to
all employees to ensure protection of Environment and compliance with
this Policy.
2. ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
2.1 THE Project Manager has the overall and final responsibility for the application
of the Project Health and Safety Policy and the achievement of its objectives. He
delegates this authority through his Directors, Managers and heads of functions to
the employees, defining the responsibility for which they will be accountable.
2.2 ALL EMPLOYEES have the responsibility at law to co-operate in achieving a
healthy and safe work place and not to commit acts in breach of legislation. They
will not willfully, and without reasonable cause, do anything likely to endanger
themselves or others while at work.
2.3 They must use all equipment and machinery, substances and transport in
accordance with the instructions and training provided by the Company.
2.4 Employees must inform the Company of any situation that represents serious and
imminent danger or any shortcomings in the Company’s protection arrangements
for health and safety.
MISSION:
HEALTH:
Shield the Health of A and N Construction Services & Supplies. Employees
through Instructions, Information, Training and Supervision.
SAFETY:
Build pro-active attitudes and promote best Safety Practices and Standards
to ensure active contribution of all A and N Construction Services &
Supplies.
ENVIRONMENT:
Continually improve Environment Protection and Performance by
implementing Proven Technologies and International Standards.
VALUES:
Believe that Health, Safety of our employees and public and Environmentally
Friendly Performance of our operations are our main values.
HSE OBJECTIVES
HSE PROJECT OBJECTIVES
HEALTH
Construct appropriate actions to manage the occupational health risks and
hence prevent or reduce the impact of potential accidents or incidents to
health by training personnel on the occupational risks related to their tasks.
Guarantee that each work site has access to an appropriate level of medical
support and to resources/facilities that promote health and wellness.
Conduct inspections on regular basis.
SAFETY
Maintain Zero Accident throughout the Project.
Implement Site Visits every week by Managers and Supervisors.
Promote employees for reporting HSE Suggestions.
Perform Risk Assessment for all new activities.
ENVIRONMENT
Observe and prosper the industry acceptable limits for emission and
disposal on all Operations and activities throughout the Project.
Make sure that implementation of Waste Management Procedures
throughout the Project.
HSE ORGANIZATION
This section contains details of:
a) The Company’s Organization for HSE Control.
b) Duties and Responsibilities of Company personnel.
HSE Responsibilities:
1. Project Manager
The duties of the Site Project Director will include but not be limited to:-
Ultimate responsibility for all HSE Policy matters and set a personal example.
Overall control, coordination, supervision and administration of the entire Project
in respect of Health and Safety Management, including all Associated Contractors,
Nominated Sub-Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers.
Make sure, at the planning stage and throughout the contract, allowance is made
for suitable and sufficient resources to enable the jobs to be done with minimum
risk.
Institute a proper system for investigation, reporting and estimation of the cost of
injury, property damage and fire loss. Initiate analysis to discover accident trends
and promote action to prevent recurrence.
Discipline any management staff for failing to discharge satisfactorily the safety
responsibilities allocated to him.
Promoting and developing a high level of HSE awareness and committing to HSE
control.
Initiate the company’s policy for the control of injury, damage and fire.
Set, promote and implement a Project specific “Safety Health and Environmental
Policy”.
Ensure that arrangements and resources for implementing the policy are adequate
and reviewed as necessary.
Ensure that all staff within HSE is aware of and has access to the approved
procedures and working practices required to be used on the works.
All Personnel
Every person employed on the Project has a statutory duty to take reasonable care for the
health and safety of themselves and others that maybe affected by their actions or
omissions at work.
Carry out all work activities in safe manner.
Follow all Company procedures and controls. No person shall intentionally or
recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided for safety, health or welfare.
All personnel shall report any accidents and damage to property or equipment to
their immediate supervisor, irrespective of whether persons are injured.
Promptly report all accidents and near misses
Report all defects and events which may affect HSE control
Respond correctly in Emergency situations
Actively support and co-operate in HSE matters.
All personnel are encouraged to make suggestions to improve health and safety to
their supervisor and the Safety Officer.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Scope of Work & Employer’s Requirements
The Scope of Works and Employer’s Requirements for this Contract are generally described within
of the Tender Documents.
All particulars required to be in any notice given under Regulations are displayed
in a readable condition in a position where any person at work on the project can
read them. This may require to be repeated in each of the main areas of the project.
Include in the Health & Safety Plan rules for the management of the construction
work, which are reasonably required for the purposes of health & safety.
Bring to the attention of all persons affected all rules contained in the Health and
Safety Plan. The Health & Safety Plan will be regularly updated and included in
all tender documentation.
To ensure the safety of all site construction personnel the necessary control measures and safe
systems of work will be developed by A and N Construction Services & Supplies with particular
consideration of the following points:
Safety of adjacent structures will be dealt with in specific Method Statements and
Risk Assessments.
Hot work will be managed in accordance with standards.
Emergency procedures – fire and medical services available on-site in accordance
with Client’s H&S Plan.
Allowance must be made in the individual method statements to ensure that the
following hazards are assessed and suitable allowances and provision made.
Continuing liaison
Shall ensure that Risk Assessments are carried out on all works. These Risk
Assessments will be distributed to every member of the Team.
Should unforeseen eventualities arise during the project execution that requires
substantial design changes must be approved.
Existing environment
All surrounding land use, site surveys data, ground investigations and planning approvals
are deemed to have been carried out by the General contractor and are not addressed in this
document.
Restrictions adjacent to proposed construction site : None
Planning restrictions that might affect HSE. : None
Existing services / Underground: None.
Existing traffic restrictions
Times for delivery
The General Contractor shall be informed of deliveries of equipment with a
minimum of 48 hours notice. AN Services & Supplies shall provide facilities for
on loading/offloading, which shall be arranged and agreed with the General
Contractor prior to delivery.
Parking shall be allowed on-site to authorized cars in those places
available to such purpose.
Existing structures
Special health problems for material in existing structures: None.
Fragile materials that require special precautions: None.
Ground conditions
Contamination : N/A
Gross instability : will be ascertained
Possible subsidence : N/A
Old mine workings : N/A
Obstructions : N/A
Access to Site
AN Services & Supplies employees and manpower work force will apply to the
General Contractor for a permit to work on-site. Only personnel who have been
authorized to work within the site compound or those who have been authorized to
visit the site are permitted within the site boundaries.
AN Services & Supplies will provide to all personnel wishing to work within the
Construction site a safety induction course before being allowed on site. The Site
passes will be issued upon completion of the safety induction/orientation course and a
note made in the site pass register as confirmation that the safety briefing has been
carried out.
Failure to undergo a safety induction/orientation course or to display the site pass will
result in the operative being asked to leave the site until the next available
induction/orientation course is carried out.
First Aid
AN Services & Supplies to advice on First Aid facilities available on-site.
AN Services & Supplies will have First Aid provisions on site which with sufficiently
trained First Aiders, dressings and treatments for cuts, abrasions, burns and eyewash to
attend to any immediate incident.
HSE File
The HSE File will be contributed to throughout the construction phase. The passing of
information for the file able to comment on the balance of work on site compared to the flow
of information.
Project Review
As different trades complete their work, reviews will be held in order to pass any lessons
learnt in items of standards set and those actually achieved. It is envisaged that these reviews
will take place at the regular co-ordination meetings on site during installation.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Introduction
Risk Management is recognized as playing a crucial and integral role in the effective
implementation of the company HSE PLAN. It is intended that all aspects of the Company’s
business affair will be conducted in such a manner as to maintain the level of risk to personnel and
company assets to “As Low As Reasonably Practicable” (ALARP).
The minimum acceptable standards for achievement of ALARP will be through compliance with
Standard Regulations and Instructions. The section describes:
a) Method to be used for Hazard Identification
b) Evaluation and assessment of risk
c) Risk control strategies and Provision of Safety Procedures
Hazard Identification
Risk Management is considered to be a continuous process, in order to achieve the
Company’s objectives of reduction in accidents, maintenance of a safe workplace and
prevention and control of environmental pollution, it is necessary to Identify,
Evaluate and Control hazards and their effects.
The hazard identification process includes consideration of current, new and future
activities and facilities within the Company’s operational sphere.
The process of Hazard Identification includes:
1. Specialist reviews Hazard Operability (Hazop) and Hazard Analysis (Hazan)
techniques.
2. Information based on experience and understanding of the work process
activities.
3. Review of performance against established standards and accepted criteria.
Risk Management
Risk Assessment requires the quantification and evaluation of the effects of hazard
exposure to personnel plant and business activities.
The Risk Assessment process needs to be considered as a continuous requirement
for effective Risk Management to allow for removal, reduction and improvement
of risk exposure and therefore enhance the “risk control”.
Risk Assessments shall be conducted at different levels and stages of HSE as
follows:
a. Initial ‘Baseline’ Risk Assessments to allow prioritization for action and
strategy planning.
b. Specific Risk Assessments of projects and specialized activities such
as new building, construction and work involving multiple
Contractors and discipline activities.
Control Measures
The relevant Procedures shall relate to:
Standards
Concerning the implementation of the Policy for Risk Management, the Company shall:
1) Identify hazards of current, new and proposed work procedures and business activities
using appropriate techniques.
2) Set acceptable risk levels “As Low As Reasonably Practicable”.
3) Conduct risk assessments and priorities action requirements for all work activities.
4) Regularly review and update risk assessment records.
5) Provide appropriate information on control measures using the published Company
Safety Procedure manual or other appropriate documentation.
Responsibility:
The following steps were taken into consideration while we evaluate the hazards and risks
for each activity step (detailed method) as the following:
Level Scale
High 12 to 25
Medium 6 to 10
Low 1 to 5
Consequence
Probability
Scale Consequence Scale Likelihood
Moder Catastro
None Minor Major
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Introduction
In order to protect all employees and others from adverse ill health as a result of exposure to
Chemical, Physical, Biological and Ergonomic hazards, it is the Company Policy to:
Identify and control all risks to health, which may exist or occur as a result of the
company’s business activities.
Provide protection against health risk to meet with minimum acceptable good
industrial practice.
Actively promote health protection for all employees, contractors and public.
Provides a healthy workplace and working environment by ensuring provision of
properly engineered and maintained facilities
Managers and supervisors will be responsible for ensuring that all worksite
activities have been correctly and adequately assessed for risks associated with
exposure to health hazards. Identified health risk activities are to be controlled in
such a way as to reduce exposure to “As Low as Reasonably Practicable” and meet
Local Rules and Regulations.
All personnel shall receive information, instruction and training in the nature of
health hazard and control measures to be used to ensure their protection from ill
health effects. Emergency recovery procedures for incidents involving health
hazard exposures shall be established at all worksite locations.
Employees are required to report all occupational health illness and any
accidents/incidents involving exposure to health hazards.
Environmental Protection
It is the Company’s aim and intention to gradually reduce and eliminate any environmental
pollution and damage through effective control of waste production and atmospheric emissions.
The Company’s HSE Procedure Manual shall contain specific instructions for personnel on control
measures to be used to achieve the established targets for environmental protection.
All personnel are responsible for reporting accidents, incidents and near misses involving
environmental matters.
The procedure for investigation of these and other unplanned events will be the same as that set out
on instructions for Accident Reporting.
The HSE Manager shall be responsible for ensuring that regular audit and review of Environmental
Protection measures are undertaken.
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
It is the responsibility of all Company Personnel to ensure the prompt reporting of all
accidents, incidents and near misses to management.
Prompt reporting of such information allows Managers and Supervisors to correctly
identify the circumstances of each event and select the appropriate level of investigation
that might be required to be carried out.
The Company recognizes that prompt reporting and appropriate levels of investigation are
essential to:
CONTINGENCY PLANNING
The Company shall develop HSE contingency plans as required by Clients, local rules and
regulations, defined specific safety procedures and sequences of safety activities which may be
relevant to this project.
Specific local implementation and development of emergency responses and contingency plans
shall be the responsibility of the Managers.
On order to verify the suitability and capability of local arrangements, Managers shall schedule and
conduct drills and exercises on a regular on a regular basis, at the sites under their control.
Records of drills and exercises conducted are to be kept together with details of follow up actions
and performance assessments.
COMMUNICATION
Communication and promotion of HSE information are considered essential for the development
of the Company “HSE Culture” in support of the implementation and development of the HSE
PLAN.
It is the company’s aim and objective to promote the Safety Culture through communication using
the following medium:
Bulletin boards,
Awareness campaigns,
HSE Committee meetings,
Toolbox talks,
Safety Award Scheme,
Memos, notices, circulars and other publication.
Managers are responsible for ensuring that bulletin boards, highlighting HSE matters, are posted at
prominent locations to display HSE information.
HSE awareness campaigns will be decided jointly by Managers and implemented in accordance
with established performance objectives.
HSE Committee meetings, both formal and informal, will be held at regular intervals through the
year. Follow up actions and feedback reports will be distributed to all relevant personnel to enable
an information cascade to be formed.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
(SAFETY PROVISIONS)
This periodic review is essential to the continuous improvement process of the HSE and serves to
demonstrate Management’s vision and commitment to all Employees.
PRACTICES
Golden Rules of Safety
AN Services & Supplies Safety Policy states no harm to people and no accidents. Everyone
who works for or on behalf of AN Services & Supplies is responsible for their safety and the
safety of those around them.
AN Services & Supplies senior leadership is accountable for communicating, training,
implementing and auditing these rules to assure compliance and performance.
Although embedded in each of these rules, it is important to emphasize that:
Work will not be conducted without a pre-job assessment and a safety orientation
appropriate for the level of risk.
All persons will be trained and competent in the work they conduct.
Personal protection equipment will be worn as per risk assessment and minimum site
requirements.
Emergency response plans, developed from a review of potential emergency scenarios,
will be in place before commencement of work.
Everyone has an obligation to stop work that is unsafe.
Employees on Site:
Safety Helmets, High Visibility Vests & Safety Footwear are mandatory on site.
Wear additional PPE where this has been specified.
Make sure the supervisor has briefed you prior to starting work – if not, stop and ask.
Strictly follow the details of the agreed method statements, task briefing or daily pre-start
briefings.
Stop working if unsafe or unhealthy conditions develop and inform your supervisor
immediately.
Only eat, drink, rest or smoke in areas designated by management.
Anyone found removing safety equipment such as barriers, covers etc and exposing a
hazard will be removed from site.
Work Areas:
Keep your area tidy by keeping rubbish in piles or in bins.
Keep all accesses clear of materials, cables or other obstructions.
Fully comply with all health and safety signs – do not cross barriers or enter no-go areas.
If you notice unsafe areas take immediate action and report them immediately.
Never pour oil or other pollutants down drains, and report any chemical/fuel spills.
Welfare
Management will ensure that appropriate welfare facilities are provided and maintained
according to the size of the workforce and nature of the work.
Toilet facilities have been provided for the site employees at designated points with
running waters and soap dispensers to facilitate maintain hygienic conditions by the
workers.
Drinking water coolers has been set up with adequate filter. Make sure to provide
dehydration drinks for the employees at regular intervals during summer seasons.
Adequate number of fans has been provided in workshops to facilitate cooling effect for
the workers.
Heat Stress
AN Services & Supplies shall carry out its activities in a way that prevents their workers
from suffering from Heat Stress.
Shaded rest areas shall be provided with Fans as required.
Wholesome drinking water shall be provided at different areas of the worksite.
Frequent tool Box talks will be conducted to increase awareness of workers to the
hazards of Heat Stress.
Housekeeping
Housekeeping is a basic requirement on all construction sites and must be maintained at all
times.
Special attention must be given to maintaining clear walkways and roadways. Removal of
trash, slipping and tripping hazards, and proper storage of materials is an ongoing
requirement.
Trash containers and/or garbage cans must be available in the various work areas.
Removal of protruding nails staples, screws or other objects that present a hazard to
personnel or equipment.
Hoses, cables and cords where practicable should be suspended from overhead or
effectively covered when on the ground. Excess hose, cord, cable found on the ground
shall be removed from the work area.
Smoking
Smoking on the Worksite shall be limited to designated smoking areas only and such dedicated
smoking areas shall:
Demarcated with proper signage
Have dedicated firefighting equipment including fire resistant ash trays
Constructed of non combustible material;
Clear segregation between casual rubbish and ashtray containers;
Keep clean at all times and well ventilated.
Accident Reporting' includes reporting, full investigation and statistical analysis of the
accidents happening at site. All reportable incidents shall be investigated to establish why
they occurred and if there is a root cause that needs to be addressed to prevent a repetition.
The following shall be established:
Establish an accident/incident reporting system, appropriate to the project and client
requirements.
Print the necessary forms, distribute them, and train the medical representatives and
subcontractors in completing the form.
Incidents in the context of this plan may include injuries, environmental violations and
incidents e.g. property damage, explosions, crane failure, spillages etc.
Ensure that all injury, damage, near misses and accidents are investigated and root causes
are determined, and that subcontractors site supervision are involved in such investigation.
All incidents are to be reported/ recorded and where necessary investigations will be
carried out to identify the route cause.
Fire Protection
The project team shall ensure:
A map showing all fire fighting equipment locations, rescue entries, emergency exists,
means of egress, assembly points, access to all required fire fighting equipment and
apparatuses and fire hydrants in the workplace. This map shall be reviewed and approved
by the engineer.
Adequate fire fighting equipment’s in appropriate locations.
Identification of emergency escape routes.
All fire escape routes and exits shall be kept free from obstructions.
Warning lights and fire alarm systems.
Evacuation and safe assembly points.
Maintenance (including testing) of fire protection equipment.
Identification of all fire hazards in a hot work area and communicating the same to the
work force and record maintained.
Fire and evacuation drills as required.
Appointments of fire watch while carrying out hot work.
Removal of any fuel source from the area / isolating the fuel by using protection
(shielding) where hot work is to be performed.
Storage of flammable liquids away from source of head and ignitions.
“No smoking” policy shall be strictly adhered to and designated smoking areas shall be
marked.
All personnel shall be familiar with fire emergency procedures, alarms and equipment
available.
Communication of emergency preparedness plan and records.
Regular fire evacuation drills shall be conducted to ensure the effectiveness of those
procedures and the name and telephone numbers of the person(s) responsible(s) of the fire
protection plan.
A qualified employee in the worksite shall be assigned to regular inspection of all
firefighting equipment and ensure their reliable working conditions and shall be provided
with appropriate training to perform this inspection.
Electricity
Before any operations or works at site commences and during work progresses, the
supervisor shall take all practicable steps to prevent danger to persons from any live
electric cable or apparatus.
The design and installation of all electrical power systems for the construction site shall be
done by qualified competent electricians as per the regulations and requirements issued by
the authority concerned.
Necessary protective devices such as earth leakage circuit breakers (ELCB) shall be
provided in the electrical circuit to avoid risks of electrical shocks.
PPE shall be selected by the Project Manager in accordance with the nature of the assigned
work.
Electrical equipment and apparatus shall be so installed as to make nameplates and
markings affixed on them can be examined without removing the installed equipment from
a hard wire position.
All fuses and circuit breakers in the electrical panel shall be clearly marked and labeled in
lieu to their connected apparatuses as to facilitate recognizing each equipment's fuses or
circuit breakers.
Non-conductive helmets shall be used, and aluminum helmets shall not be used while
working near electricity.
Eye and face protection shall be used when working in electricity where flying sparks or
electrical arcs may occur.
All hand tools used during working in electrical apparatuses shall be insulated.
Power-operated hand tools shall be grounded or of the double insulated type equipment
All temporary electric wiring shall be installed and protected so that the wiring cannot be
damaged by traffic movement.
Electrical wires which do not resist atmospheric conditions or of limited electrical
information shall not be used and insulated to prevent contacts with its supports.
All pipes and conduits which contain electrical wires shall be provided with appropriate
boxes and covers at their ends.
All electrical wires, installations, tools and appliances shall be of the types which comply
with the requirements of the authority concerned.
Electrical apparatuses shall be appropriate to the atmospheric conditions where they shall
be used. They shall be explosion proof while operated in wet, flammable or explosive
locations.
Switches located in or near the entrances of confined spaces shall be distinctive for
immediate electricity disconnection in emergencies.
Exposed empty lamp sockets and broken electrical bulbs shall not be used
Project management shall ensure that all requirements and policies relating to the provision
and use of P.P.E are strictly adhered to.
The following PPEs are minimum required at site;
Hard hats
Safety Shoes or boots
coveralls
Safety harnesses and lifelines will be used for working at elevations in excess of 1.5
metres or where a fall of this distance is possible.
Hearing protection will be worn when exposure to noise levels greater than 80 dBA
occurs.
Chemical suits, gloves, face protection, etc. shall be worn for any activity requiring
protection from corrosives, drilling fluids, and any other potentially hazardous
materials.
Eye protection shall be worn for any activity that presents risk from flying particles,
welding process, fumes etc.
Other PPE required will be identified through the risk assessment. All persons will be
provided with adequate PPE for their work activities. Personnel should be educated on
the mandatory use and care of respiratory protection for required activities.
Working at heights:
The primary means of achieving safe working conditions when working at heights is to
provide adequate and sufficient access and egress arrangements and suitable working
platforms at the place of work.
A toolbox Talk will be given to each person carrying out work at height.
Following an assessment of the risks, supervisors will instruct personnel on the
instructions and precautions to be followed when working at height.
Approved full body safety harnesses should only be used as a last resort where conditions
make it impracticable to provide a safe working platform.
Safety Harnesses
Fall protection in the form of full body safety harnesses and lifelines must be used in
situations where it is impracticable to provide primary systems.
Whenever full body safety harnesses are used they must be secured to a secure anchorage
point, running line or arrestor device.
Safety harnesses and lifelines will be used for working at elevations in excess of six (60 ft.
Or 1.8 metres or where a fall of this distance is possible.
A proper anchor, mounted preferably overhead.
Full body harness using double latch self locking snap hooks at each connection.
Synthetic fibre lanyards.
Shock absorbers must be provided with the harness system in order to reduce the shock
loading in the event of a fall.
A visual inspection of the fall arrest equipment and system is completed and any
equipment that is damaged or has been activated is taken out of service.
Person(s) are competent to perform the work.
A fixed platform is used with guard or hand rails, verified by a competent person, or the
safety harness which restricts to fall must be used.
Lines shall be erected to provide permanent protection to location where not in place.
Horizontal line should be min. of ½ inch diameter wire rope and vertical lines shall be ¾
inch diameter wire rope. This should used in conjuction with approved type rope grab.
Scaffolding:
The erection and control of scaffolds will be subject to the following:
A formal written system for requesting scaffolding, supported by assessments of risks and
hazards and method statements based on the former.
Inspection criteria e.g. should be carried out by a competent, certified scaffolding
supervisor.
Weekly,
Before use.
After alteration.
After periods or days of inclement weather.
Scaffolding tag or similar system or similar for authorising use working over the side.
Strategic placement of storage racks.
Regular inspection of storage facilities.
Footing shall sound rigid, ties into the building vertically and horizontally at 14 foot intervals.
Proper cross brace with guardrails and toes board installed.
Ladders
Ladders should be used primarily as a means of access, NOT as a working platform.
If work is required to be carried out from ladders, personnel shall use and wear approved
safety harnesses as a means of fall protection.
Ladders should be suited for the purpose for which it is to be used and free from defects.
Ladders shall be set on a firm level base. Makeshift props should not be used to gain extra
height or to level up stiles.
Ladders should not cause a hazard by placing them where they may be struck or dislodged.
Barriers should be placed around the foot of the ladder where necessary.
In cases where the ladder is unable to be secured, a person must steady the ladder by
standing at the bottom and holding the ladder in place with one foot on the bottom rung.
(Permitted only if the ladder is shorter than 5 meters).
Ladders should not rest against any fragile surface or fitting.
Ladders must extend at least 36 inches above landing and secure unless some other
suitable handhold is available.
Side rails of 2x4 up to feet. Above 16 feet, side rails need to be at least 3x6’s
Cleats of 2x4 lumber and spaced 12 inches top to top.
Only ladder which is manufactured by certified standards should be used and any man
made ladders should be certified before beginning usage.
Machine Safety
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety glasses should be worn at all times when in the shop.
Hearing protection should be used in a noisy environment. If you are unsure whether
hearing protection is needed, check with your supervisor.
When handling rough stock, gloves should be worn. However, when performing any
machining operations, gloves become a hazard because they can be caught in rotating
parts.
Sturdy, thick, slip-proof shoes should be worn.
Wear short-sleeved shirts whenever possible. If long-sleeved shirts are necessary, make
sure that they are not loose fitting.
Always tie the strings on your work apron in the back and keep the strings as short as
possible.
Hand Tools
Hand tools are non-powered. They include anything from axes to wrenches. The
greatest hazards posed by hand tools result from misuse and improper maintenance. If a
tool is not maintained properly it should be removed from service and reported to your
supervisor.
Hammers or mallets with broken handles or loose heads should not be used.
Mushroom heads on chisels and punches should be "dressed" properly or the tool
should be discarded.
While chipping, use prescribed type of goggles and chip in a direction where flying
chips can do no harm. Use a screen if necessary.
When cutting with pliers, be sure cuttings do not fly.
A wood saw or hacksaw should be started by drawing the saw blade backward if fingers
are used to guide it at the cutting edge.
All files should be equipped with handles.
Use wrenches properly sized for the job. Be sure wrench jaws are not sprung, chipped,
or have worn teeth. Never use a wrench as a hammer.
Machine Tools
Do not remove or make ineffective any safeguards unless authorized. Guards removed
for repairs should be replaced promptly.
Machinery should be inspected regularly to insure cleanliness and proper operation.
Machinery should be placed and anchored securely to prevent tipping or other
movement.
There should be a power shut-off switch within reach of the operator at each machine.
Machinery should be equipped with an emergency stop button that is colored red.
Manually-operated valves and switches controlling the operation of machines should be
identified and readily accessible.
Machines must be shut down before cleaning, repairing, or oiling. Disconnect or use
Lock Out techniques.
Keys or adjusting tools must never be left so that they may creep, be thrown, or fall
when a machine is started.
When drilling or tapping material see that it is securely fastened by blocks or clamps so
that it cannot spin or climb the drill. In no case should the operator rely on his hands to
secure the material from turning.
Use a brush, special tool, or hook to remove chips, shavings, or other material from
work.
Transparent guards should be kept clean.
Keep fingers clear of a machine's point-of-operation by using special tools or devices,
such as push sticks, hooks, or pliers.
Stand to one side-never directly in line-with work being fed through machines such as
circular saws, jointers, or wood shapers.
Revolving shafts, although apparently smooth, will catch loose or ragged clothing,
gloves, jewelry, hair, or wiping rags. Proper clothes and caution are always necessary
when working around any revolving machinery. Shirt sleeves should be rolled up.
Neckties should not be worn.
Goggles must be worn whenever flying chips, particles of material, liquids, chemicals,
or sparks may cause eye injury.
Whenever possible, ground all power tools.
Abrasive Wheels
Grinding wheels should be equipped with tool rests that hold the work firmly. The tool
rest should be kept adjusted close to the wheel with a maximum opening of 1/8". Adjust
the tongue to no more than 1/4" of the wheel.
Bench and pedestal grinders should be permanently mounted or secured.
Face shields should always be used when grinding.
The maximum RPM rating of each abrasive wheel must be compatible with the RPM
rating of the grinder motor.
Each electrically operated grinder should be effectively grounded.
Each grinder should have an individual "On" and "Off" control switch.
Abrasive wheels must not be stored where they would be exposed to high temperature
or humidity, water or other liquids, freezing temperatures or any temperature low
enough to cause condensation on the wheels when moved from the storage area to an
area of higher temperature, or where they would be subjected to physical damage from
falling tools or materials.
Before new abrasive wheels are used they should be visually inspected and ring tested.
Safety guards used on machines known as "right angle head" or "vertical portable"
grinders must not have an exposure angle greater than 180 degrees, and the guard must
be located so that it is between the operator and the wheel during use. The guard should
be adjusted so that pieces of an accidentally broken wheel will be deflected away from
the operator.
The side of an energy wheel should not be used for grinding, unless it is a special type
of wheel designed for that purpose.
Grinding of large parts, prolonged grinding, grinding of potentially toxic materials, and
cutting of wheels all require mechanical exhaust ventilation.
Defective abrasive wheels (cracked, broken, out of balance) should not be used.
Abrasive wheels which have been discarded should not be re-used.
Flanges should be of such design as to satisfactorily transmit the driving torque from
the spindle to the grinding wheel.
Flanges may be made of steel, cast iron, or other material of equal or greater strength
and rigidity.
Flanges shall be designed with respect to rigidity so that when tightened, the radial
width of bearing surface of contact on the wheel is maintained.
Abrasive wheels must have cover guards.
Lathes
Make sure that all gear and belt guards are in place.
Never leave a chuck wrench in a chuck.
Keep your hands off chuck rims when a lathe is in operation.
Do not attempt to screw the chuck onto the lathe spindle with the power on, as it may
get cross-threaded and cause injury. Stop the machine, place a board under the chuck,
and then screw on by hand.
Steady rests should be properly adjusted to conform with the material being worked on.
When filing work in a lathe, file with the right hand over lathe instead of left hand, and
face the head stock. If left-handed, reverse lathe and file from back side of lathe. See
that tailstock, toolholder, and work are properly clamped before turning on power.
Never attempt to adjust a tool while the lathe is running.
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Drill Presses
Clamp material to be drilled securely to the drill-table before starting the machine.
Tighten the chuck of the drill press and remove the release key before starting the machine
or your arm may be twisted around the spindle. Never leave the key in the chuck.
Use drills properly sharpened to cut the right size.
Run drills only at the correct speed and do not force or feed too fast. Broken drills can
cause serious injury.
If your work should slip from the clamp, never attempt to stop it with your hands. Stop
machine to make any adjustment or repair.
Drill presses should never be forced by exerting excess pressure on the feed lever.
Drive belts should be covered.
Woodworking Machines
Saws used for ripping should be equipped with anti-kick back devices and spreaders.
A ripsaw should not be used for crosscutting, nor should a crosscutting saw be used for
ripping.
Woodworking machinery must be frequently checked by the Shop Foreman for defects.
Saws must be sharp (not cracked), properly mounted, and have a blade guard.
Check planer, shaper, jointer, knives, bolts, nuts, clamps, and guards.
Stop a machine before leaving it. Another person may be injured by it.
Radial arm saws should be arranged so that the cutting head will gently return to the back
of the table when released.
Excavations
All excavations deeper than 1.5 meters considered as confined space.
Excavations 1.25 meters or deeper should be shored or battened/stepped back in order to
prevent collapse. (Dependent on the nature of the soil condition)
All excavations will be provided with suitable perimeter protection e.g. scaffold barriers.
Suitable means of access/egress shall be provided every 7.5 meters to excavations e.g.
ladders, scaffold access.
The location of the presence of any overhead lines and other obstructions must be
identified.
Personnel will be kept clear of machinery whilst it is in operation, minimum distance of 5
meters.
Barriers and signs will be erected to keep unauthorized personnel clear.
Trucks used for the removal of spoil will be controlled and sited by a banksman.
The ongoing provision of side supports shall be programmed into the work to maintain the
integrity of the excavation.
Personnel engaged in hand digging operations will be briefed on the actions to be taken
when uncovering marker tiles, cables, pipe work etc.
Excavated soil will be stacked a minimum distance of one meter from the edge of the
excavation edge.
Deep excavations which gets used for sludge pits or in bad weather conditions that could
result in the excavation getting filled water should be netted, if near a public right of way
or poses a high risk to personnel on the project.
All underground hazards, i.e. pipelines, electric cables, etc., have been identified, located
and if necessary, isolated.
Ground and Environmental conditions must be continuously monitored for change.
Crane operators and riggers must be trained, tested, and certified before they can operate a
crane or rig a load.
Rigging of the load is carried out by a competent person(s).
All crane outriggers must be deployed while making the lift. Any exception must be
approved by the Work Responsible Person.
Cribbing may be necessary so that the load and the weight of the crane is properly
distributed on the outriggers.
No outrigger or boom extension shall extend beyond the maximum distance recommended
by the crane manufacturer.
The accessible area within the swing radius of the rear of the rotating superstructure of the
crane shall be barricaded to prevent personnel access.
A power pole or pipe shall not be used for controlling or supporting a load.
No rotating part of a crane shall come within one (1) meter of any building, structure,
pipeline, or other load.
When lifting near an excavation, special care must be taken to prevent a cave-in, or to
prevent the crane from falling into the excavation.
A crane shall not be operated on an earth bank or where an incline exceeds certified crane
specifications.
Special precautions must be observed when working near electrical hazards
The hook shall be brought over the load in such a manner as to prevent swinging.
The cables must not be kinked or twisted around each other.
The load must be checked for balance immediately upon placing a strain on the cables.
When lifting a load that approaches the rated load of the crane, it should be raised a few
inches and the brakes applied before making the lift.
The lift must be made slowly to avoid shock and damage to the load and the rigging
equipment.
Before a load is lifted, check to see that it is not fixed, jammed, or frozen to the ground or
to another object.
Hand signals must be used for all lifts. Only one Rigger Signal-man) shall be designated to
give signals to the Crane Operator.
A tag line must be used to steady the load during the lift. Loads must not be
moved by hand.
The Crane Operator should never move loads over personnel, live power lines, pressurized
pipe work or running machinery.
Personnel must stand well away from all suspended loads and cables that are under strain.
They must not stay in the cab or bed of a truck that is being loaded or unloaded when the
load is more than 6 inches/150 mm off the bed.
On truck-mounted cranes, the load must not be lifted over the front area unless it has been
approved by the crane manufacturer.
The crane mechanisms must never be activated when personnel are on the crane (unless
they are inspecting or adjusting mechanisms or electrical equipment).
A load must not be left suspended longer than necessary.
When a load is moved horizontally, it must be kept at least 0.5 meters above the objects
that it passes over.
Cranes must not be "walked" while carrying a load. The load should be transported and
then picked up again as necessary. Cranes should not be used to "slide" loads horizontally.
Exceptions must be approved by the Work Responsible Person.
A sling must not be pulled from under a load while the load is resting on it.
When wind velocities are above 32 km/h (20 mph), the rated load and boom lengths shall
be reduced according to manufactures specifications. Wind forces are greater at height by
as much as 35% or more. All lifts above ground level, must account for wind force i.e.,
side loads, down drafts, etc., as
Work permits:
Before conducting work that involves confined space entry, work on energy systems, ground
disturbance in locations where buried hazards may exist, or hot work in potentially explosive
environments or for any hazard that can arise in any kind of work, a permit must be obtained
that:
Defines the scope of work
Identifies hazards and assesses risk
Establishes control measures to eliminate or mitigate hazards
Links the work to other associated work permits or simultaneous operations
Is authorized by the responsible person(s)
Communicates above information to all involved in the work
Ensures adequate control over the return to normal operations.
Procedures will be implemented for controlling the work via a permit to work system in
recognition of the following guidelines:
Agreement and implementation of performs and types of permits, including:
Hot work
Cold work
Excavation Work Permit
Electrical Work Permit
Confined Space Entry
Isolation certificates (mechanical - electrical)
Gas Testing
Energy Isolation:
Any isolation of energy systems; mechanical, electrical, process, hydraulic and others, cannot
proceed unless:
The method of isolation and discharge of stored energy are agreed and executed by a
competent person(s)
Any stored energy is discharged
A system of locks and tags is utilized at isolation points.
A test is conducted to ensure the isolation is effective.
Isolation effectiveness is periodically monitored.
Driving Safety:
All categories of vehicle, including self-propelled mobile plants, must not be operated unless:
Vehicle is fit for purpose, inspected and confirmed to be in safe working order
Number of passengers does not exceed manufacturer’s design specification for the vehicle
Loads are secure and do not exceed manufacturer’s design specifications or legal limits for
the vehicle
Seat belts are worn by all passengers
Safety helmets are worn by riders and passengers of motorcycles, bicycles etc.
Drivers must not be authorized to operate the vehicle unless:
They are trained, certified and medically fit to operate the class of vehicle.
They are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and are not suffering from
fatigue.
They do not use hand-held cell phones and radios while driving.
Pre-Start Briefings
Prior to the start of each shift, each crew/gang/group of worker will be briefed on the work
for that shift. A briefing checklist is provided for the supervisors in charge as an aide. The
HSE team will monitor this process and file all pre-start briefing sheets.
External Training
The project team will develop a training plan identifying training requirements aligned
with the construction risks and activities. The plan is to be developed and reviewed
regularly and include specific training requirement that will gave awareness etc.
The Project team with advice from the HSE team must develop the plan and schedule
in training throughout the life of the project ensuring personnel have received suitable
training to carry out their tasks.
HSE Communication
The primary method of communication and distribution required to ensure that the HSE
management process is followed through and implemented at all levels, are as follows:
Project HSE Plan
Induction training & Toolbox Talks
HSE Training
Notice Boards
Meetings
Circulars
Safety Alerts
Poster/Banners
Campaigns
Day to day documentation
HSE Reports
Inspections and Audits
Emergency Contact:
First Aider:
Safety Officer:
Emergency Controller:
Emergency Procedures
Communications and emergency contact with:
Ambulance
Police
Accident and Emergency Hospital(s)
seek solutions to safety and health issues which arise from the study of information
relating to accidents, dangerous occurrences and instances of occupational ill-health at the
place of work
develop and implement safe systems of work
Review communication and employee-training procedures relating to safety & health and
reports presented by a safety representative.
Analyze the progress reports on implementing risk assessments.
Implement special promotional activities on safety and health at work including general
fitness and wellbeing programs, stress reduction or ‘work-positive’ initiatives.
Analyze safety and health training needs and reports on safety training courses attended by
management or employees
Waste Segregation:
All the wastes generated at site will be segregated at source into different types of
materials.
AN Services & Supplies will provide clearly labelled skips for general wastes, wood,
plastics, metals, hazardous waste, etc.
Glossary of Terms
For the purpose of this HSE Plan the following definitions will apply:
Accident
See “Incident”.
Discharge
Discharges include releases to air, surface, water, groundwater or land of a material which can
have an adverse effect on human health or the environment be it gaseous, liquid or solid nature
or a combination thereof.
Element
An element is a part of the HSE PLAN and represents a grouping of actions and/or
expectations on key HSE focus areas, e.g. Safety, Risk Management, Communications, etc.
Environment
The surroundings and conditions in which the company operates and upon which, it may have
an effect. This includes non-living systems (air, water, earth) and living systems (human, plant
and animal) and social/cultural systems.
Hazard
This includes anything with the potential to cause harm, ill health or injury, damage to
property, plant, products, or the environment, production losses or increased liabilities.
Hazards may be physical, chemical or biological.
Health Protection
Health Protection encompasses the practices, procedures, equipment and training necessary for
the prediction of health risk and protection of the health of persons working at the company
facilities. Providing health protection requires recognition, evaluation, control and
management of the physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards associated with
processes and operations.
Health Safety and Environmental Management
Those aspects of the overall Management function (including planning) that develop
implement and maintain the HSE System.
The structure, responsibilities, guidelines, procedures, processes, systems and resources for
implementing HSE Plan.
Incident
An event or chain of events which has caused or could have caused injury, illness and /or
damage (loss) to assets, the environment or third parties. (Some writers and organizations to
denote an incident which has caused injury, illness and/or property damage use the word
“accident” but the term also has connotations of ‘bad luck’ in common speech, and is,
therefore avoided by others.
Monitoring Activities
All inspection, test and monitoring work related to health, safety and environmental
management.
Performance Criteria
Performance criteria describe the measurable standards set by management to which an
activity or system, element is to perform. (You may also think of performance criteria as
‘goals’ or ‘targets’.)
Procedure
A Procedure is written description of how a specific task should be accomplished.
Risk
This is the product of the chance that a specified undesired event will occur and the severity of
the consequences of the event.
Risk Management
Risk Management is the systematic process of:
Identifying potential hazardous events and their potential consequences
(Hazard analysis)
Assessing the probability of the hazardous event occurring (risk analysis)
Reducing the risk by reducing the probability of a hazardous event occurring or mitigating
its potential consequences.
Safety
Safety encompasses the Systems, Programs, Procedures and Practices requires for the
prevention of incidents.
System
A System is a management tool for meeting an established objective made up of four steps:
plan, implement measure and adjust.
Training
Training encompasses the steps necessary to ensure that employees and contractors have the
knowledge, skills and values necessary to fulfill their environmental, health and safety
responsibilities.
Waste Management
Waste Management encompasses the assessment and disposal of wastes generated by facilities,
with the goal of minimizing and preventing the generation of waste.
1. Safety Gloves - designed to keep you safe from hazards including cuts, chemical burns,
abrasion, crushing or contact with bio-hazards.
3. Face Shield - Can protect eyes and face against impacts, liquid splash and
hazards like molten metal splash or electric arcs etc
5. Rain Boots - protect your feet and the lower portion of your legs from being soaked
by the rain, mud, and sleet among a variety of other conditions.
7. Safety Goggles
- protect against more serious eye hazards, like dust, flying
particles, molten metal and hot liquids, and should be used whenever a
tight seal is required to protect the eyes.
9. Full Body Harness - consists of straps passed over the shoulders, across the chest, and
around the legs. In a fall, a full body harness protects you more than
a safety belt because the harness distributes the force of impact over
a greater area of your body.
10. Low Voltage Gloves - offer personal hand protection for workers
against electrical shocks when working near or on live wires, cables
and electrical equipment including substation switchgear and
transformers.
1. Caution Tapes - used to warn or catch the attention of passersby of an area or situation
containing a possible hazard.
2. Standard Barricades
- are installed to restrict or prevent access to an area containing a
hazard. In general, barricades must be erected and maintained
where there is risk of a person falling, being entangled, being
struck by large falling objects, or where there is risk of injury
from equipment, processes or area hazards.
4. First Aid kit bag - is a box, bag or pack that holds supplies used to treat minor injuries
including cuts, scrapes, burns, bruises, and sprains.
6. Spine Board - is a patient handling device used primarily in pre-hospital trauma care. It is
designed to provide rigid support during movement of a person with
suspected spinal or limb injuries.
7. Bollards - protect the area and the workers in it from any type of external impact, such as
redirecting traffic or preventing it from entering.
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