KERALA STATE TRANSPORT PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN For the project of: KSTP Package IV . Road No. 3 Rehabilitation and Up gradation of Pathanamthitta — Ayroor, Muttukudukka - Illathupadi Muttukudukka — Prakkanam, Prakkanam - Elavumthitta Kulanada - Ramanchira, Thannikkuzhy - Thonniamala Road (28.204 km) Consultant Son SAL, -- ORION Submitted By Prepared by i ‘Approved by by er | Kathiravan R ‘Santhosh Abraham Vijaya Senan S.M.Basha Senior Project CSC Team — | Leader ESHS Manager | Project Manager (Project In Charge) Manager Review No: 00 | Date: 08" September 2021 Review No: 01 Date: 14” September 2021 Date: 11" October 2021HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Contents Page No Location Map 4 T. Objective 5 TA Scope 5 72 Target 5 2. Project Highlights 6 2.1 Health and Safety Policy 7 2.2 Organization Chart 8 2.3 Roles and responsibilities 8 3, Project HSE Committee B 4, General Hazard identification and Risk Assessment 5 5. List Of Applicable Legal and Other Requirements 79 5.1 General HSE Rules and Regulations 22 5.2 General Health 24 5.3 PPE Requirement 28 5.4 Rebar Handling and Tying 28 5.5 Shuttering 28 5.6 Conereting 28 5.7 De-shuttering 29 5.8 Carpentry Shop 29 5.9 Housekeeping 30, 5.10 Machinery 30 5.17 Operator 30 5.12 Lighting 30 5.13 Fire Precautions 30 5.14 Trench Work 30 5.15 HSE Inspection — Audit and Review 32 5.16 Equipment Mobilization 33 5.17 Colour Coding For Machinery and Tools 4 6. Construction of Access Roads 35 6.1 Slope Protecting Works 35 6.2 Crash Barrier Ee 6.3 Work at Height 36HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) 64 Welding and Gas Cutting 7 6.5 Material Handling 38 6.6 Excavation Safety (Safe Operating Procedures) 39 67 Bridge and Structure Works B 6.8 Foam Work 44 6.9 Safety Measures for Plant and Machinery (SOP) a4 6.10 General Safety Requirement 58 7. Fire Safety Ey 7.4 Work Permit System 61 8. PPE 61 9. Training 64 70. Employee Accommodation and Welfare 6 10.4 Facilities at Labour Camp 69 10.2 Dormitories 69 10.3 Drinking Water 70 10.4 Washing and Bathing Facilities 70 10.5 Toilet Facilities 7A 10.6 Canteen 7 10.7 Waste Disposal 72 10.8 Medical and First Aid Facilities 72 10.9 Covid 19 73 10.10 Fire Fighting Arrangement 75 10.17 Interaction with Host Communities 76 10.12 Health and Safety Awareness / Slogan Sign Boards 76 10.13 Health and Safety Documentation and Recording System 76 70.14 Lighting Requirements, General and Night Work 7 Annex: 79- 109 0 Minutes of HSE Committee Meeting Format .0 Minutes of HSE Meeting Format .0 Accident Reporting Format .0 Water sprinkling for Dust Suppression Format 0 LOTO Format .0 Monthly Man Power Report FormatHEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) [7.0 Daily Safety Inspection Checklist Report .0 Basic Induction Format .0 Tool Box Talk Format }10.Self Declaration Format for COVID 19 }11.Power Tools Maintenance Format }12.Emergency Drill Report [13.Excavation Inspection Checklist 114. Fire Extinguisher Checklist 115. Crane Inspection Checklist, }16. Earth Moving Equipment Checklist I!7. Vehicle inspection checklist for operator }18. Portable tools inspection checklist }19. Excavation Permit 20. Lifting activity Permit 21. Welding / Hot work Permit 22. Audit Report 23. First Aid Register format 24. Working at Height Permit FormatHEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN. KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Project Location in Kerala: Road No 3, Pathanamthitta District. Chet Tenge 88 9 wean Tena li Waaren__ ¥ Thora thach S bans gy fee ti Waesaure ee onder uh Ray Kare Se free Chara Shasta Tenge rocsiarnctiad, ingame Marbora Chech ku aie. 9 vartona Xotayan 2 (Mor putty Lyfe to tect Patenanet| erableHEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) 1. Objective:- The following are the objectives of this Health and Safety Plan. 1. Establish & define individual responsibilities, hazard prevention & safety promotion, responsibility at each level of the construction team, 2, Identify highly hazardous operations within the scope of work and specify integrated preventive measures to mitigate the same. 3. To ensure compliance with relevant applicable legislation 4, Continual HSE performance improvement by directing focus on the key areas for improvement in a consistent manner. 1.1. Scope:- Scope of the Project H&S Plan Scope of this plan is to prevent personal injuries, ill health and damage to property. This Project Health and Safety (H&S) Management Plan has been designed to assist the management of activities and support a risk-based approach to preventing dangerous acts that could lead to injuries or illnesses or serious incidents in the workplace. This Plan is a live document that will be reviewed on a regular basis and updated if necessary. 1.2 Targs Risk management, Determination of individual safety requirements concerning conducted operations. * Assessment and control of occupational risks for individual operations. * Continuous improvement and amelioration of working conditions. + Fulfillment of the applicable standards, legal requirements and the assumptions of the developed HSE plan + Keeping a consistent, clearly defined HSE policy based on the HSE Management System. * Zero accident. * Zero injury. * Zero lost man days. * 100% awareness on HSE by all workers & employees.HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) 2, Project Highlights:- Country - India State — Kerala District - Pathanamthitta. Project Name — Package IV Road — 3 Rehabilitation and Up gradation of: Pathanamthitta —Ayroor, Muttukudukka - Illathupadi, Muttukudukka — Prakkanam, Prakkanam - Elavumthitta Kulanada — Ramanchira, Thannikkuzhy - Thonniamala Road Total (28.204 km) Authority - Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP) Authority's Engineer: SAI Consulting Engineers Pvt, Ltd. (In joint venture with) ORION Infra Consulting Pvt.Ltd PMC: Louis Berger Consulting Pvt Ltd, India Contractor » THERUVATH PRL (JV) Infrastructure Limited, Uzhavoor P.O. Kottayam 686634, Kerala State. India.HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN. KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Health and Safety Policy ed Theruvath - PRL (J.V) a -S5AWERUMTABULONGS,EAAVOORPO, KOTO, ERALA 889 Pw) 82D a: TD SUN STE CONTRACTORS &ENGINEERS © fcr busnoygyranson ‘Health, Safety & Environmental Policy ‘M/s. Theruvath ~ PRL (JV) is a company committed to tho Health and safety of its Personnel and any other personnel who may interact with M/s. Theruvath ~ PRL (V)'s ‘operations. The company is aware of its responsibilities and obligations towards all. employees to ensure a healthy and safe working environment. M/s. Theruvath ~ PRL (dV) management is committed to: > "Zero Accident Policy” and the complete Health and safety of all personnel tall times and in all cixcumstances. > Safely operate and maintain all plants and equipment employed at the construction site. * Monitor, evaluate and continually improve our Health, safety and Environmental (HSE) performance through the definition of operational standards, assessments and audits, > Minimize our impact on the environment through pollution prevention and Proper waste management, > Prevent property damages or injuries to third parties due to our operations. > Continuous training and education of our personnel to provide proper skills and to ensure awareness on rights and responsibilities > Ensure preparedness and appropriate response to any emergency situation within our workplact > Ensure the project conformities by implementing routine audits and inspections. ‘Most incidents, near misses and unsafe acts or conditions are preventable. It is the responsibility of management to ensure that all necessary measures are implemented to prevent personnel injuries in the aite operations. Participation in the HSE management and pro-activity towards HSE initiatives is encouraged and rewarded, The communication and regular consultation with all levels of personnel is the key to reach a wide employees consensus maintaining high level of HSE awareness at all times and proving that people are considered the essential resource for the success of our company. Kottayam $0-08°2021 inu Thomas Lead Member Theruvath - PRL Uv)HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Organization Chart: ‘An organization chart is made site specific Project Director HSE Manager HSE Assistants Roles and Responsibi ies HSE management is a line responsibility requiring active participation of all levels of management & supervision. Individual HSE roles and responsibilities were described below. Project Director :+ * Review Project HSE Performance and HSE plan implementation in consultation with PM & HSEM + Ensure adequate professional HSE support is available for effectively implementing the HSE pian, fuffiling HSE targets and attaining HSE objective. Ensure sufficient support and resources are available to meet HSE targets.HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Senior Project Manager :- * Review and monitor project works were carried out safely and as per Project Health and Safety Plan * Communicate project objectives to all team members involved. * Provide project management support to site HSE Team. + Encourage and advice the line management team to comply HSE Plan Project Manager :~ + Ensure that the project charter adequately identifies the importance of developing and maintaining a safe working environment for the project team, + Ensure that a project-level Safety Plan is developed implemented and enforced. * Ensure that an injury-free work environment is possible. * Advice and encourage the project team to work safely + Ensure that safety will not be compromised for any reason, especially, cost or schedule reasons. + Lead by example. HSE Manager :- * Responsible for completion of the project with total implementation of the company's HSE policy requirement, HSE Management System & requirements of this plan and comply with the relevant legislation. + Ensure sufficient resources are available at project. + Investigate all high potential incidents and non- compliance and ensure immediate remedial action to stop recurrence. * Monitor HSE trainings * Visit active project sites to assess ongoing work conditions to ensure compliance. * Work with project management teams and field workers to develop and implement solutions to safety related issues on project sites. * Organize campaigns, competitions & other special emphasis programs to promote HSE in the workplace.HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) HSE Officer :+ * Communicate HSE Policy, HSE Management System requirements to project personnel. * Update the HSE Plan to the requirements of the activities being carried out when there is a revision. * Plan and conduct Internal HSE training programs, initiate drive to promote HSE awareness and performance. * Carryout HSE Inspection of work area * Carryout a safety check for the equipment and machineries * Monitor the TBT (Tool Box Talks) * Advice and co-ordinate with line management in preparing HSE Risk Assessment for new activities, * Conduct basic induction to all staff and work force. * Create HSE awareness through trainings. * Advice & co-ordinate for implementation of Work Permit Systems + Plan procurement of PPE & safety devices and inspect before use as per laid down norms. * Monitor administration of First Aid, * Conduct Fire Drill, Procure, inspect and arrange to maintain Fire Extinguishers. * Record, analyze and cascade lateral learning points from First Aid Cases, Near Miss Cases & Accidents to all project personnel and analyze the trends & effectiveness. * Maintain all HSE related documents Update HSE training records. Plant &machinery engineer :- Responsible for daily planning, monitoring , maintaining and make sure all plant and ‘equipment ready available for their uninterrupted operation as per the construction plan. * Administer and Resolve all maintenance issues and recommend improvements to same if required * Maintain an efficient and safe working environment for all employees. * Maintain and review everyday logs and assist to resolve all issues and provide 10HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) support to all engineering activities and participate in all facilities maintenance meetings. * Perform regular audit on all safety control programs. + Maintain and keep all operational, production and consumption records related to P&M. + Responsible for submit daily, weekly and monthly reports of P&M and its supporting documents to HSE office according to its time schedule. Site Engineers :- © Understand the HSE requirements of the Project from this Plan, HSE Management Systems, and HSE Manual and follow the same in work execution © Give Tool box talk to the workmen under him. © Ensure the workmen under him wear the necessary personal protective equipment's relevant to the job. © Eliminating all unsafe conditions in the workplace. © Ensuring the workplace neat & clean ® Know the critical activities of his job based on HSE Risk Assessment and ensure implementation of the control measures. © Participating with the HSEO or the committee members in the Project HSE inspection. © Follow all work permit system as per client requirements or HSE Management System before starting of work. © Report all near miss cases / reportable LTI dangerous occurrences / fatality to HSEO immediately verbally & submitting the preliminary incident report within 12 hours. © Inform the concerned authority as per the emergency response plan "Foreman / Area In - Charg > HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Ensure that all the workmen engaged under him are selected through the screening s system and have undergone HSE Induction before assigning any task at site. Ensuring compliance of basic HSE rules and applicable specifications by: Taking prompt action of project inspection and hazard findings. Closing all the points identified in inspection reports. Ensure HSE Risk Assessment is done for all the jobs under him Ensure that all near miss cases / Reportable LTI / Dangerous Occurrence / Fatality are reported promptly Participate regularly in HSE meetings. Provide TBT if site Engineer is not available, All Employees :- Report all unsafe acts and condition to the immediate supervisor. * Start work only when conditions are safe and stop work when it is unsafe * Operate equipment only when authorized and in prescribed manner. + Report any incident immediately * Ask if you don’t know. Project HSE Committee Members :+ * Attend meeting regularly as per schedule to discuss and decide the ways and means of eliminating the factors affecting HSE. * Analyze all the activities of the forthcoming period and identify the possible hazards and finalizing the precaution to be taken. * Monitor the HSE Performance of the project and suggesting improvements whenever needed. * Actively participate in the HSE Committee Inspections& assess Key performance indicators on HSE. 2HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Sub-Contractors :- * Understand the HSE code of practice for subcontractors and sign the same as a token of acceptance before starting the activity. * Subcontractor, his Supervisor and his workmen shall adhere all the laid down HSE rules & regulations while working at site, follow the instruction / advice of Site engineer & HSEO from time to time. 3. Project HSE Committee Central Safety committee, functioning under the chairmanship of the Project Manager, is constituted and it will meet once in a month. Central safety committee shall discuss & decide on matters related to promotion of safety in the site including review and implementation of the site safety plan, safety inspection & accident / dangerous occurrences investigation reports. The following are the part of the site HSE committee. Periodicity of the meeting The committee will meet once on 1st Tuesday of every month as convenient to site condition and committee members. Agenda: The secretary will circulate agenda of the meeting at least four days in advance of the schedule date of the meeting Circulation: Minutes of meeting will be in the standard format and circulated to the following under signature of the secretary. * Chairman + Invitees + Members + Independent Consultant * Others concerned HSEO as the secretary to the safety committee facilitates convening of the meeting & prepares minutes (on or before two days from the date of meeting), compliance & follows up its implementation. Agenda for the meeting is finalized well before the meeting & the same is circulated among the members with schedule of meeting. The date & time of the meeting at least once in a month are fixed well in advance & conveyed to all members for their participation. 8HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) “Details of Project HSE Committee Members” Sr Name Committee Company Gsm n designation Name & Designation ° Santhosh Abraham Chairman Project 8606974541 Manager T-PRL(JV) Joy George President HSEM 9846466680 T-PRL(JV) Anand Krishnan Secretary HSEO 9188169757 T-PRL(V) uilesh Member Site Engineer 9446064302 T-PRL (JV) ‘Amal Raj Member Supervisor T - 7907290233 PRL(JV) Ashok Urao Workers T-PRLWV) 8288997578 Representative Ankith Workers T—PRL(V) 9041170160 Representative “HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) 4. General Hazard identification and Risk assessment Workplace hazards can be identified in a number of ways. Inspections provide a system of recognizing hazardous conditions so that those conditions can be corrected. The data collected while performing inspections will be used to identify hazards and barriers to working safely and in an environmentally protective manner so that they can be addressed such as procedure changes or purchasing different PPE. Reports and safe work observation information will be shared with employees at toolbox safety meetings. Once the hazard have been identified, it is necessary to assess what risk they pose to employees in the workplace. In this way we can establish a measure of the risk and determine what priority they should have for corrective actions. The risk assessment step is that part of the process that assesses the probability (likelihood) and consequences (severity) of hazard that have been identified. HSE Risk Assessment shall be conducted by a team of persons who have a thorough knowledge of the work to be assessed. Team members may include HSEM, PM, Section In-charge, Site Engineer, Subcontractors, Workmen. Implementation Procedure for HSE Risk Assessment No Task Action By Compliance Target Prepare HSE Risk Assessment for |HSEO in co) Before all known activities before starting | ordination with site| starting the of the project. Engineer and PM | Project Fine tune HSE Risk Assessment or| HSEO in co Before starting 2 Prepare HSE Risk Assessment for| ordination with site | the Project additional activities before starting the | Engineer / PM / particular activity. Section in charges List out the existing control measures, | HSEO in co Before starting 3 | Additional control measures, residual | ordination with site| the Project risks of a particular activity in the form | Engineer / of PM/Section In a safe work method charges 6HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Input for HSE Risk Assessment The input for conducting the HSE Risk Assessment shall include: + List of work activities. + List of machinery and tools used. + Records of past incidents. + Relevant legislation’s, codes of practice or specifications. + Details of existing control measures. + Feedback from staff, clients, suppliers, interested parties. + Other information such as MSDS, manufacturer's instruction manual + Copies of any relevant previous risk assessments. + Identification of Health & Safety Hazards, Environmental Aspects. + The following points shall be taken into account while identifying Health & Safety Hazards, Environmental Aspects. + Hazards originating outside the workplace capable of adversely affecting the health and safety of persons under the control of organization within the workplace. + Environmental aspects created in the vicinity of the workplace by work-related activities under the control of the organization. * Human behavior, capabilities and other human factors. + Infrastructure, equipment and materials at the workplace, whether provided by us or others. + Changes or proposed changes in the organization, its activities, or materials. + Modifications to the HSE management system, including temporary changes and their impacts on operations, processes & activities. + Design of work areas, processes, installations, machinery / equipment, operating procedures and work organization, including their adaptation to human capabilities. + Evaluation of Health & Safety Risk, Environment Impact level + The evaluation shall be done by identifying the existing risk control measures. + Determining the likelihood of occurrence (probability). 16HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Assessing the potential severity of the health & safety hazards, environmental aspects. Ascertain the risk / impact level based on the likelihood and severity Existing Risk Control. The presence of existing control measures shall be first identified for each of the Health & Safety hazard, Environment aspect. By considering the effectiveness of the existing controls and the consequences of their failure, the risk / impact level can be assessed. Likelihood of occurrence of an incident is classified as per the table given below. Probability :+ Probability Descriptions (The highest category will always be used) Value | Status Description 5 | Very much likely | Happens several times per year in a construction site 4 | Most Likely Happens several times per year in our construction site 3_| Likely Incident occurred in our construction site 2_| Unlikely Known to occur in other construction sites 1 | Most Unlikely Never heard of in construction industry. Severity :- Severity is the degree or extent of harm that can be caused by the hazards or the environment aspect as a result of an incident. Severity is classified as per the table given below. aHEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN. KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Probability Descriptions (The highest category will always be used) Vaiual Result of Hazard to Personnel Severity of Safety Health the Environment al impact Single or multiple Fatality Terminal liness Massive effect 4_| Serious Injury requiring Unemployable due to | Major effect hospitalization illness Lost Time Injury Intense health effect Localized effect 2_| Injury requiring Medical Minor health effect Minor effect Treatment but not Lost Time 1 _| First Aid treatment only Slight health effect Slight effect Matrix for Risk Assessment : Once the likelihood and severity have been established, the risk / impact level can be determined, To determine the risk / impact level, select the appropriate row for Severity and the appropriate column for Likelihood; the cell where they intersect indicates the Risk / Impact Level. | <4-r-apg0at |HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Control of Risk / Impact :~ * Based on the level determined, controls should be selected to reduce the risk / impact level to an acceptable level. This can be done by reducing the Severity and/or Likelihood * As indicated in the risk matrix, when the risk level is “High” or “Medium’, they are considered “SIGNIFICANT” and effective controls must be implemented to bring down the High Risk level to LARP Level “As low as reasonably practicable”. + Environment Impact with respect to environment aspects, they are considered as “SIGNIFICANT” when the impact level is medium or high. Control measures are evolved to bring them to lower than significant level. + Alllegal requirements are considered to be significant only * When determining controls, or considering changes to existing controls, consideration shall be given to reducing the risks according to the following hierarchy: * Elimination * Substitution + Engineering controls * Signage / wamings and / or administrative controls + Personal protective equipment Residual Risks / Impact * Residual risks / impacts are the remaining risks / impacts, for which the planned controls are not able to effectively remove or control. It shall be ensured that the residual risks / impacts are acceptable and manageable. 5. List of Applicable Legal & Other Requirements Sl. No List of Applicable Legal and other HSE Requirements Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996/ Central Rules, 1998. | 2 | Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act 1996 & Rules 1998 | 19HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) 3 | The Fatal Accident Act 1855 | Contract Labor (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 and Rules 1971 and Kerala Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Rules. 5 _| Kerala Casual, Temporary & Badly Workers (Wages) Act 1989 & Kerala casual Temporary Bodily workers (wages) Rules Kerala Payment of Subsistence Allowance Act 1972 & Kerala Payment of 6 | subsistence Allowance Rules 1974 7__| Kerala Labour Welfare Fund Act 1975 & Kerala Labour Welfare Fund Rules 1977 8 | indian Electricity Act 2003 & Rules 1956, 9g _| indian Road Congress Code IRC: SP: 55-2001 "Guidelines on Safely in Road Construction Zone’. 10 | Gas Cylinder Rules 2003 71_| The Public Liability Insurance Act 1997 & Rules 1991. 12_| Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and Rules 1950. 73 _| Contract Labor Act, 1970 and Rules 1977 14 _| Child Labor (Prohibition & Regulations) Act, 1996 and Rules 1950. 15. | Environment Protection Act, 1986 and Rules 1986 Amendment 1991, Amendment 2002 16 _| Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Amendment 1987. 17_| Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Amendment 1998, 18 | The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2070. 20HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) 19 | Notification on Control of Noise from Diesel Generator 9DG) Sets, 2002. 20 | The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. 21 _| Recycled Plastic Manufacturer Usage Rules, 1991, Amendment 2003, 22_| Notification Central Ground Water Board, Act January 2007. 23 | Manufacture, Storage & Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989, 24 | Hazardous Waste Management Rules 1989 (As Amended in 2003). 25 | Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001. 26 | Fly Ash Utilization Notification, September 1999 as Amended in August 2003, Draft 6/11/2008 27 _| Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 Along with Allied Rules. aHEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) 5.1 GENERAL HSE RULES & REGULATIONS :- No workmen below 18 years and above 55 years of age shall be engaged for job. * All workmen shall be screened before engaging them on the job. Physical fitness of the person to certain jobs like working at height or other dangerous locations to be ensured before engaging the person on work. The final decision rests with the site management to reject any person on the ground of physical fitness. * Smoking is strictly prohibited at workplace. * Sub-contractors shall ensure adequate supervision at workplace. They shall ensure that all persons working under them shall not create any hazard to self or to coworkers. + Nobody is allowed to work without wearing safety helmet. Chinstrap of safety helmet shall be always on * No one is allowed to work at or more than 2m height without wearing safety hamess and lanyard of hamess shall be anchored to firm support preferably at shoulder level. * No one is allowed to enter into workplace and work at site without adequate foot protection. * Usage of eye protection shall be ensured when workmen are engaged for grinding, chipping, welding and gas-cutting. For other jobs, as when HSEO insists eye protection shall be used. + All PPE like helmet, safety hamess etc. shall be arranged before starting the job as per recommendation of HSEO. PPE non-compliance may attract penalty. * All excavated pits shall be barricaded and barricade to be maintained till the back filling is done.Safe approach shall be ensured into every excavation. * Adequate illumination at workplace shall be ensured before starting the job at night. * Allthe dangerous moving parts of the portable / fixed machinery being used shall be adequately guarded. * Ladders being used at site shall be adequately secured at bottom and top. Ladders shall not be used as work platforms. 2HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Erection zones and dismantling zones shall be barricaded and a signalman to be posted to ensure that nobody stands under suspended load. Horseplay is completely prohibited at workplace. Running at site is completely prohibited, except in case of emergency. Materials shall not be thrown from heights in any case. Other than the electricians with red helmet no one is allowed to carry out electrical connections, repairs on electrical equipment or other jobs related there to. Power supply shall be taken through RCCB of 30mA amps sensitivity Insertion of bare wires for tapping power from electrical sockets is prohibited All major, minor accidents and near misses to be reported to Site Engineer / HSEO to enable the management to take necessary steps to avoid recurrence. All scaffolding's / work-platforms shall be strong enough to take the expected load The width of the working platform and fall protection arrangements shall be maintained as per recommendation of HSEO. All tools and tackles shall be inspected for use. Defects to be reported immediately. No lifting tackle to be used unless it is certified by the concerned P&M engineer / HSEO. Good housekeeping to be maintained. Passages shall not be blocked with materials. Materials like bricks shall not be stacked more than 1.5m height. Debris, scrap and other materials shall be cleared from the workplace time to time and at the time of closing of work every day. Scrap bins provided at site shall be used. Sub-contractors shall ensure that all their workmen are following safety practices while travelling in the company's transport and staying at company's accommodations, Adequate firefighting equipment shall be made available at workplace and persons are to be trained in fire fighting techniques with the co-ordination of HSEO. All unsafe conditions, unsafe acts reported by site Supervisors and HSE personnel shall be corrected on priority basis No children shall be allowed to enter the workplace. 23HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) * Female workers are not allowed to work at height and other high-risk areas, * Other than the driver, nobody is allowed to travel in tractor / tipper / truck. Sub-contractors shall ensure that all the living rooms and toilets used by them in Workmen colony are maintained clean and hygienic. Food and other wastes shall be disposed off suitably. 5.2 General Health := The word “health” refers to a state of complete emotional and physical well-being Healthcare exists to help people maintain this optimal state of health. In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health with a phrase that is still used today. “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” WHO, 1948. In 1986, the WHO further clarified that health is: “A resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities.” This means that health is a resource to support an individual's function in wider society. A healthful lifestyle provides the means to lead a full life. More recently, researchers have defined health as the ability of a body to adapt to new threats and infirmities. They base this on the idea that modem science has dramatically increased human awareness of diseases and how they work in the last few decades. Fast facts on health Health can be defined as physical, mental, and social well being, and asa resource for living afull life * _ Itrefers not only to the absence of disease, but the ability to recover and bounce back from illness and other problems. ‘+ Factors for good health include genetics, the environment, relationships, and education. * Ahealthful diet, exercise, screening for diseases, and coping strategies can all enhance a person's health Types of Health Mental and physical health are the two most commonly discussed types of health. We also talk about “spiritual health,” “emotional health,” and “financial health,” among others. These have also been linked to lower stress levels and mental and physical well-being. 24HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Physical health In a person who experiences physical health, bodily functions are working at peak performance, due not only to a lack of disease, but also to regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate rest. We receive treatment, when necessary, to maintain the balance. Physical well-being involves pursuing a healthful lifestyle to decrease the risk of disease. Maintaining physical fitness, for example, can protect and develop the endurance of a person's breathing and heart function, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition. Physical health and well-being also_help reduce the risk of an injury or health issue. Examples include minimizing hazards in the workplace, practicing safe sex, practicing good hygiene, or avoiding the use of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs. Mental health Mental health refers to a person's emotional, social, and psychological well-being. Mental health is as important as physical health to a full, active lifestyle. It is harder to define mental health than physical health, because, in many cases, diagnosis depends ‘on the individual's perception of their experience. With improvements in testing, however, some signs of some types of mental illness are now becoming “visible” in CT scans and genetic testing. Mental health is not only the absence of depression, anxiety, or another disorder. It also depends on the ability to > enjoy life > bounce back after difficult experiences achieve balance y > adapt to adversity > feel safe and secure achieve your potential Physical and mental health is linked. If chronic illness affects a person's ability to complete their regular tasks, this may lead to depression and stress, for example, due to money problems. A mental illness such as depression or anorexia nervosa can affect body weight and function. It is important to approach “health” as a whole, rather than its different types. 25HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Factors for good health Health depends on a wide range of factors. A person is born with a range of genes, and in some people, an unusual genetic pattern can lead to a less-than-optimum level of health. Environmental factors play a role. Sometimes the environment alone is enough to impact health. Other times, an environmental trigger can cause illness in a person who is genetically susceptible. Access to healthcare plays a role, but the WHO suggests that the following factors may have a bigger impact on health than this: > Where a person lives > The state of the surrounding environment >» Genetics Income » Education level y Relationships with friends and family. These can be summarized as: > The social and economic environment: including how wealthy a family or community is > The physical environment: Including parasites that exist in an area, or pollution levels v The person’s characteristics and behaviors: Including the genes that a person is bom with and their lifestyle choices According to the WHO, the higher a person's socioeconomic status (SES), the more likely they are to enjoy good health, a good education, a well-paid job, afford good healthcare when their health is threatened. People with a lower socioeconomic status are more likely to experience stresses related to daily living, such as financial difficulties, marital disruption, and unemployment, as well as social factors, such as marginalization and discrimination, All these add to the risk of poor health. A low socioeconomic status offen means less access to healthcare. People in developed countries with universal healthcare services have longer life expectancy than people in developed countries without universal healthcare. Cultural issues can affect health. The traditions and customs of a society and a family's response to them can have a good or bad impact on health. For example, around the Mediterranean, people are more likely to consume high levels of fruits, vegetables, and olive, and to eat as a family, compared with cultures with a high consumption of fast 26HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) food. How a person manages stress will affect health? People who smoke, drink, or take drugs to forget their problems are likely to have more health problems later than someone who combats stress through a healthful diet and exercise. Men and women are prone to different health factors. In societies where women earn less than men or are less educated, they may be at greater risk than men for poor health. Preserving health:- The best way to maintain health is to preserve it through a healthful lifestyle, rather than waiting until we are sick to put things right. This state of enhanced well-being is referred to as wellness, The McKinley Health Center at the University of Illinois IL defines wellness as A state of optimal well-being that is oriented toward maximizing an individual's potential. This is a life- long process of moving towards enhancing your physical, intellectual, emotional, social,spiritual,and environmental well-being.” Wellness promotes an active awareness of and participation in health, as an individual and in the community. Maintaining wellness and optimal health is a lifelong, daily commitment. Steps that can help us maximize our health include: > abalanced, nutritious diet, sourced as naturally as possible > regular exercising > screening for diseases that may present a risk > learning to manage stress > engaging in activities that provide purpose and connection to others > maintaining a positive outlook and appreciating what you have > defining a value system, and putting it into action Peak health will be different for each person, and how you achieve wellness may be different from how someone else does. It may not be possible to avoid disease completely, but doing as much as we can to develop resilience and prepare the body and mind to deal with problems as they arise is a step we can all take, > Mental Health > Public Health > Nutrition / Diet arHEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) 5.3 PPE Required:- All personnel engaged on work with hot asphalt should wear complete clothing covering the entire body, shoes with sound soles and heavy socks. Wear Safety helmet with chin strap, Reflective Safety Jacket, N95 Mask, Hand gloves, and goggles during work. All construction personnel must wear minimum requirements of PPE helmet, Reflective Safety Jacket, gloves etc refer clause PPE. 5.4 Rebar Handling & Tying :- They should be orientated on Manual Material handling. While lifting the re-bar to height esp. for roof casting, proper rigging method shall be adopted. Before starting this activity, the method shall be reviewed by the Site engineer & safety engineer. The method should be in writing. Rebar works shall not be done under energized overhead electric lines. The workers shall use cotton or leather hand gloves for handling the re-bar. 5.5 Shuttering :+ Shuttering shall be done as per the drawing given and under supervision. Before it is cleared for concrete pouring the carpentry foreman shall inspect for the reliability of the shutters. While pouring the concrete, persons shall be assigned to keep a watch on the shutters & its supports esp. during major pours; for reliability. Employees should be briefed the proper handling of the shuttering materials, Shuttering oil should be applied gently over the shuttering plates. Overdose may make the floor form more slippery. Instruction should be given for NO SMOKING and care for no fire/ hot work occurs nearby. Vessel containing shuttering oil should be covered and kept in a safe place to avoid any ignition source come and contact with the shuttering oil. Dismantling of shutters is done as per the instruction and supervision of the foreman. Tools & nails are to be kept in a toolbox. No materials shall be left scattered on the ground. The foreman shall ensure good housekeeping 5.6 Concreting :~ Unauthorized persons are not allowed to enter in to the hazard zone like installation site of machine, working range of placing boom, within three meter of separately laid delivery line, etc. The machine operator must always have clear view of the hazard zone. Keep working area clear from obstruction. Eating or drinking or keeping foodstuff near the machine shall not be allowed. No smoking during refueling or when carrying out work on machine. Cordon the machine placing and working area to avoid personal traffic. Provide a safe distance from pits, slope, overhead line and any other obstruction for machine installation and boom placement. Predetermine where the machine to be located and prepare the site accordingly. 28HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Approach route must be also determined. Ground stability must be checked earlier. Keep enough clearance for complete extension of the out-rigger. The boom extension area must be clear from any obstruction to avoid knocking the boom against any object. Placement crew must follow the instruction of the operator. Keep minimum 6-meter distance from H T line. Lash the end of the flexible hose to control the swing of the hose. Use the grab handle step to climb on to or off the machine, Never jump down from the machine. Keep steps, platform, control, monitoring devices, etc. free from oil, dust, grease, etc. The machine shall be checked for regular interval. Before each use the entire machine must be checked visually. Never drive the machine with placing boom extended. Never reach into the machine parts when motor is running or the hydraulic pressure accumulator is charged. All safety devices must be present in working order. Maintain a safe distance from pits, slope, overhead line and any other obstruction. Avoid inhaling diesel fumes; oil fumes spray mist, etc. Hydraulic pump breather shall be cleaned periodically as it always escapes the trapped gas. On manual concreting proper staging with guard rail, access to be ensured. On Pump concreting, pipe should be properly supported with rigid structure / staging. No holes or weak pipe shall be allowed while using crane bucket concreting; an experienced rigger gang should be engaged 5.7 De-shuttering :- The area is to be cordoned off. Signal Man will be deputed to stop the unauthorized entry. All workmen should wear PPE, The lifeline is to be provided if required. The material is lowered by rope. Throwing of material is strictly prohibited. Tools and tackles with test certificate are used, For bigger load, the tag line should be used for guiding the load. 5.8 Carpentry Shop: Plant Layout :- Machines should be sited with safety in mind to the following general principles: Provide a minimum of 1m back space for the machine operator. Ensure that timber being used does not interfere with operations on adjacent machines. Provide clear passageways. Keep the materials properly stacked and away from machines. 29HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) 5.9 Housekeepin: The space around every wood working machine shall be free from obstruction. The floor of the workshop shall be cement floor and maintained in good and level condition. It shall not be allowed to becomes slippery and as far as possible shall be kept free from chips or other loose material The area around the workshop shall be maintained with good housekeeping every day. A cordoned area shall be demarcated to dump the wood shavings, dust and pieces. 5.10 Machinery:- Dangerous parts of the machinery shall be adequately guarded. Push stick of each machine shall be kept nearby. Stopping and starting device shall be at such a position as to be readily conveniently operated by the person-in-charge in the machine. 5.11 Operator:- The Carpentry in-charge should nominate the required number of operators who will be authorized to work on the wood-working machinery. Their names must be displayed on a board with a statement saying no others are allowed to work on the machine. The designated operators shall be employed after he has been sufficiently trained to work on the wood working machinery and carefully instructed as to the dangers of the machine and the precautions to be observed to secure safe working of the machine 5.12 Lighting:~ Lighting must be adequate and suitable for the work being done on each wood working machine. Artificial lights must be shaded to avoid glare and to prevent direct rays shining into the eyes of persons using a wood working machine. 5.13 Fire Precautions:- As the fire load is a class “A’ fire there should be a 200 Liters drum filled with water. DCP type of adequate numbers shall be kept. “NO SMOKING” boards should be hung Smoking should be prohibited in the workshop premises. All operatives will be provided with fire fighting training 5.14 Trench Work:+ The work is planned such that it does not hinder other activities. The excavated trench portion should be always guarded or covered till the permanent cover is placed on the trench. Safety norms for trench excavation is as given under the heading Excavation. 30HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) 5.15 HSE Inspection - Audit and Review The Contractor M/s Theruvath PRL (JV), will administer a system of conducting HSE inspections and other risk management analysis on a periodical basis. The purpose of HSE inspection is to identify any variation in construction activities and operations, machineries, plant and equipment and processes against the Safety Program and its supplementary procedures Following HSE inspections program shall be adopted. 1. Planned General Inspection 2. Specific Inspection Planned General Inspection Planned general inspections are performed at predetermined intervals by the HSE Department and Site Team. Inspections that will be classified under this inspection program are: INSPECTION CLASSIFICATION DAILY a, Site Safety Inspection by Contractor's HSE team guided by the approved safety checklist b, Equipment by operators & Mechanics ‘a, Monthly Safely inspection by contractors Project Manager, MONTHLY HSEM, Site Staffs will be conducted. b. Electrical Hand Power Tools and cords by competent ‘SIX MONTHS ONCE a. Site safety inspection by HSE Committee. Review based on the findings of HSE Committee. 3HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) Specific Inspection :- Specific inspections are performed on activities without a predetermined date. Example: Lifting, Confined Space Entry, Gas cutting and welding operations. 5.15.1 Audit and Review:- Monthly Site Safety Audit will be conducted. A copy of the Audit Report will be submitted to the consultant and sub contractors, whom it will be discussed in detail at the Monthly HSE Committee meeting in order to ensure that any corrective actions are agreed upon. The contractors Project Manager, HSEM, HSEO and Site Staff will be members of this Audit team Audit Findings - All audit findings as detailed in the audit checklists shall be grouped together as priority 1 and 2 as detailed below in a separate listing. Priority 1: Actions to rectify gaps or weakness should generally be implemented within 24hrs Priority 2: Actions should be generally implemented or rectified with a maximum of 2 weeks, if not rectified would create a likelihood of minor injury or business loss. The audit team shall inspect the site after 14 days of conducting initial audit for checking the adequacy of implementation of items maintained under priority 1 and 2 and shall prepare a Contractor shall make the below listed documents available for the review by the Audit team. A. HSE policy 8. HSE manual C. HSE Rules and Regulation D. HSE organization chart E. Annual HSE objectives / programs F. Accident / near miss statistics and analysis G.HSE Training program / records for all personnel H. Operating manuals and maintenance manual of all equipment |. Safe worthiness certificates of all lifting appliances and gears J. Medical fitness record including COVID 19 for all personnel K. Environmental management reports L. Emergency management records including mock drill. 32HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) “Equipment Mobilization” SINo — [petails of Equipment Capacity 1 Total Station ‘Sokkia IM55 5sec Accuracy 2 Leveling Equipment ‘Sokkia B40 £2mm (0.08 in.) Accuracy 3 WMM Plant Minimum 80 TPH 4 Hot Mix Plant Batch Type Minimum 120/160 TPH 5 Dozer-50 nil 6 Hydraulic Excavator 1.0 cum capacity 7 Backhoe Loader 3000 kg 8 Dumper 10-14 cum capacity 9 Motor Grader ‘Output above 150kW (Blade 3.35 m) 10 Soil Compactor Minimum 8-10 ton static weight 7 Excavator with Breaker 1.0 cum capacity 2 ‘Air Compressor Minimum 8 cum per min 13 _ |Paver Finisher Hydro-static with sensor 100 TPH Size 5.5m 14 Tandem Roller Minimum 8-10 ton 5 Tyre Roller Minimum 10-44 ton 6 Pneumatic Road Roller Minimum 200-300 KN 7 Front End Loader 1-7 cum capacity 8 Bitumen Pressure Distributer 1750 sqm/hr 19 ‘Ajax Mixer 3.0 cum/hr 20 Concrete Pump 30.0 cum/hr a Bar Cutting & Bending Machine Capacity to bend 28mm 22 Electric Vibrators Minimum 15000 rpm. 2 Ten wheel Track 12 to 14 ton 24 Water Tanker 12KL 25 Generator — 125 KVA 125 KVA and 85 KVA 26 Transit Mixer 15-20 ton Ey Pick & Carry Crane 3Ton 33HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) 5.16 Colour Coding for Machinery and Tools Color codes are described as a standard for the identification of potential hazards and safety equipment. (In 1970 the occupational health and safety act OSHA was passed with the goal of sending every worker home healthy and safe at the end of the workday). Color coding will help workers identify and safely react to hazards All tools and machinery will be inspected quarterly by a competent person and colour coded according to the respective colour as shown below. The staff and workers will be trained to work with colour coding system during the induction and TBT. No tools or equipment's shall be allowed to operate without inspection and colour coding Colour Coding Chart RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW ery April i nc) Reema All hand tools, fall arresting equipment, ladders, fire extinguishers, rigging equipment, electrical power tools, light & heavy vehicle and equipment’s engine driven equipment shall be color coded with the quarterly inspection color coding. Electrical power tools for example shall be color coded with electrical tape from electrical plug on the cord and welding machine or air compressor units shall be color coded. A register (Vehicle & General equipment Safety Inspection Register) with the following information — type of equipment, serial number, body number, date inspected and inspector's name & signature will be maintained and kept for inspection and auditing. Tools & equipment's that are not inspected and do not bear the valid color code or inspection tag shall not be used and removed from the work area immediately. All defective tools & equipment's are to be tagged and removed from service until repaired and inspected. 34HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) 6.Construction of Access Roads, Embankment / Sub-grade All construction personnel must wear minimum requirements of PPE helmet, gloves etc refer clause PPE. Suitable traffic management plan shall be followed. While ‘operating from borrow area approach junction should be followed, Safety aspects listed in Motor grader / roller shall be followed. Granular Sub Base / Wet Mix Macadam (GSB/WMM) All construction personnel must wear minimum requirements of PPE helmet, safety shoe, gloves etc refer clause PPE Suitable traffic management plan shall be followed While operating from borrow area approach junction should be followed Safety aspects listed in Motor grader / roller shall be followed DBM/BC All construction personnel must wear minimum requirements of PPE helmet, Gumboot, gloves etc refer clause PPE Suitable traffic management plan shall be followed While operating from borrow area approach junction should be followed Safety aspects listed in Motor grader / roller shall be followed. 6.1 Slope Protecting Works (Toe Wall Erection) All construction personnel must wear minimum requirements of PPE helmet, safety shoe, gloves etc refer clause PPE. Certified Machinery, tools and tackles shall be deployed prior to the erection of Toe wall. Working area shall be properly barricaded to avoid the entry of strangers. Flag man and Safety cones shall be provided for the smooth flow of the traffic. 6.2 Crash barrier All construction personnel must wear minimum requirements of PPE helmet, safety shoe, gloves etc refer clause PPE. Certified Machinery, tools and tackles shall be deployed prior to the erection of Crash Barriers. Working area shall be properly barricaded to avoid the entry of strangers. Flag man and Safety cones shall be provided for the smooth flow of the traffic. 35HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) 6.3 Work at Height Working above 1.8m height shall be considered as work at height. All precautionary measures listed in this should be followed. No work shall be allowed without proper ladders, proper temporary Working platforms / scaffolding's and work permit as per work detail, No work should be allowed by standing over wooden boxes, empty barrels and other make shift arrangements. Safety belt with lanyard should be used while working at height. Personnel travelling or working in elevated areas more than 2metre above ground level or adjacent surface where a fall exposure exists shall make use of secondary fall protection in securing their lanyard to a structure. As a minimum personnel are required to wear fall prevention equipment under the following circumstances. On all stages, floats and any other type of suspended scaffolding, scaffolds with incomplete decking or incomplete guardrails, sloping roofs within 2metre of the edge of floors or roofs where there are no guardrails or _wire-rope railing. Personnel working or travelling near the unprotected/open sided floors must use safety belt with its lanyard attached to any permanent structure by means of a separate lifeline of having minimum 8mm dia wire rope. Fall protection appliances shall be worn while erecting scaffolding, temp, work platforms erecting structures and building. Temp. Edge protection with top handrails at a height of 1.1metre and mid-rail at a height of 0.55metre and with toe-board shall be installed in all around the openings in floor slabs. For small openings floor covers shall be provided with adequate strength. Temporary edge protections are applicable to any elevated areas of having more than 2 metre height from floor slabs. In case of any practical difficulties where it is not possible to fix toe-boards and materials fall prevention is difficult to maintain, there will not be any loose materials allowed to lie on the platforms/floor siabs. All the hand tools and other materials being handled should be tied-off with lanyard. Area underneath should be barricaded while work is being carried out with necessary warnings to avoid personnel movement or Safety net shall be fixed. Handling all small materials like scaffolding clamps, bolts/nuts, couplers, small hand-tools, etc. should be by means of pouches or in boxes. Conveying couplers at elevations by throwing them is strictly prohibited. It is the responsibility of working crew, doing woks at higher elevations to ensure that materials are retained in floors and not to allow any material fall from height. A work permit is required if the work is posing critical risk 36HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN KSTP-II PACKAGE-IV (ROAD-3) 6.4 Welding & Gas Cutting All combustible materials such as oil paint rags etc. should be cleared off where welding & burning operations are likely to be done. Fire blankets shall be used to contain sparks and molten metal's within the floor and should not be allowed to fall from height. Areas below welding or cutting shall be barricaded. Suitable fire extinguisher shall be ready for instant use in any location where welding & burning is being performed Flashback arrestor shall be used in all gas burning set. Hoses shall be of approved type and should be free from any defects, leakage etc. All regulators should be in good working condition and only cylinder keys/proper spanners shall be used to open them. Before doing hot works in the drains, sump-pits excavation pit and confined spaces Hot Work Permit must be obtained, (The hot work permit format is attached in the annexure). Welding cable joints should not be allowed to keep on wooden planks and other combustible materials. At the end of the job, before leaving the place of work, smoldering fires any should be put out. The supply should be disconnected when the welder wants to leave the place of work even for a short while, Empty oil or paint container should never be welded or gas cut. The container shall be thoroughly cleaned and purged to remove all combustible gases inside before doing any hot work. Ensure that welding machines and cables are not kept in wet places. Except the electrode holding jaw, the remaining part of the welding holder should be fully insulated. Gloves should not be taken as a substitute for holder insulation. Ensure proper earthling for the welding machine and the job should be grounded to the main earth properly. Cable leads should be maintained without any break in-between with all rigid joints and all joints should be of socket type. Earthling from job should never be connected to handrails, charged pipelines and running plant equipment. Welding power cables will be of armored one if they are allowed to keep lying on ground. Screens, shields and other safe guards shall be provided for the protection of personnel, equipment and materials against arcing rays and molten material. Welders shall wear eye and head protection as well as suitable protective clothing and gloves. Welders and helpers shall wear a hard hat while performing welding & burning operations. Metals such as lead, chromium etc. can give-off very toxic fumes. In such cases exhaust ventilation shall be adequately provided. Adequate ventilation shall be provided while carrying hot works in confined spaces. 37