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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Security and Safety Program (Employer).

B. Security and Safety Program (Contractor)

C. Practices and Procedures.

D. Safety Awareness

E. Safety Program Enforcement

F. Fire Protection and Prevention.

G. Occupational Health

H. Emergency Planning

I. Security Evacuation

1.02 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract.

1.03 SECURITY AND SAFETY PROGRAM

A. Strictly follow the employer’s QHSE requirements which will be issued before award of contract.

B. Protect Work and site from theft, fire, vandalism and unauthorized entry.

C. Comply with all applicable requirements of the Employer’s Construction Safety Manual including Work
Permit Procedures for confined space entry, cold work, hot work and release of hazardous liquids or
gasses.

D. Prepare and submit Security and Safety Program at project mobilization for review and approval by the
Employer. The minimum requirements for Security and Safety Program are contained in Clause 1.10 of
this section.
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E. Maintain the Security and Safety Program throughout the construction period.

1.04 SECURITY AND SAFETY PROGRAM

A. The Contractor's Security and Safety Program shall follow the format:

a. Practices and Procedures.

b. Safety awareness.
c. Safety program enforcement.
d. Fire prevention and protection.
e. Occupational health.
f. Emergency planning.

B. Ensure that all supervisory personnel understand the requirements of the Project Safety Program.

1.05 PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

A. Employ a qualified Security and Safety Engineer whose sole responsibility shall be to administer and
enforce the Security and Safety Program and to monitor and identify potential safety risks. Submit
qualifications and curriculum vitae of proposed Security and Safety Engineer. The appointment is
subject to Employer’s review and approval of the candidates qualifications and experience including
a written test and, if requested by the Employer Representative, an interview either in person or by
telephone.

B. Visitors to Site

1. Visitors to the site shall be required to comply with all applicable safety requirements.
Visitors are defined as people who do not regularly attend the site.

2. All visitors shall be required to sign a site diary to gain access.

3. Control unauthorised persons on site (i.e., intruders, trespassers, etc.).

C. First Aid and Medical Treatment

1. First aid facilities shall be provided on site sufficient for initial treatment in the event of
accident.

2. Maintain a purpose-constructed facility for first aid and primary treatment in the event of
injury to Contractor’s, subcontractor’s, Engineer’s and Employer’s personnel and visitors.
Clearly identify the location of the facility on the site. The facility shall be equipped with all
necessary equipment and consumables required to treat the range of physical injuries
which could occur during the course of the Works.
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3. The telephone number of the nearest Hospital or other facility suitable for the treatment of
serious accidents or injuries shall be displayed prominently.

4. All personnel shall be required to report all accidents, no matter how minor, to a
designated safety representative. The responsible person shall be required to complete an
accident report form.

1.06 SAFETY AWARENESS

A. Safety awareness shall be promulgated by means of notices placed in strategic locations around the
site and through regular safety meetings. All employees shall be informed of the various safety
procedures that must be followed.

B. Safety notices distributed around the site shall be in Arabic and English language, shall be posted in
strategic locations and shall include, but not be limited to the following:

A. "No Smoking".

B. "Hard Hat" Area.

C. "Danger: Construction Site, do not enter".

D. "Goods lift only".

E. "Authorised Personnel Only"

F. "Caution Inflammable Material"

C. The operating procedures of personnel elevators and cranes shall be displayed prominently and only
personnel trained in their use shall be permitted to operate such machinery.

D. The Contractor shall impose sanctions on any employee who fails to follow the prescribed safety
program requirements. If the number of recorded incidents of non-compliance is high, the
Contractor shall impose sanctions at the supervisory and site management level. Should this not be
enforced effectively, the Employer may impose appropriate sanctions.

1. Direct the immediate termination of the operation or a portion thereof until the condition is
brought in complete compliance with the site safety procedures, at no additional cost to the
EMPLOYER.

2. Stop payment for the work being performed.

3. Correct the situation using other employees and back charge the Contractor for expenses
incurred, including the cost of professional services.
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4. All costs, including but not limited to those above, associated with insuring a safe and
health conscious work environment shall be borne by the Contractor and no costs will be
charged to the EMPLOYER.

1.07 SAFETY PROGRAM ENFORCEMENT

A. Ensure that safe construction practices are utilised and that such practices are in accordance with
accepted procedures.

B. Section foremen answering to site superintendents shall be responsible for ensuring that their
workmen wear suitable protective clothing.

C. Safety walk-throughs of all areas of the project shall be conducted with the Employer on a regular
basis. A Safety Walk-Through Report shall be prepared identifying non-compliances with the Safety
Program and any other safety hazards for immediate action.

D. Ultimate responsibility for safety matters shall lie with the Contractor.

1.08 FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION

A. In the event of fire, priority shall be given to ensuring egress of personnel over extinguishing of
fires. After evacuation, containment shall become the prime consideration until such time as the
alarm has been transmitted to the fire department and they arrive on site.

B. Fire extinguishers will be distributed around the Site in strategic locations and shall be of the type
relevant to the particular adjacent hazard. Personnel shall be trained in their proper operation. A
suitable maintenance program shall be developed to ensure that the extinguishers operate properly.

C. The use of flammable items, or items likely to pose a fire hazard, shall be kept to a minimum.
Procedures shall be generated for handling specific materials.

D. Waste materials shall be collected into one central location and disposed of regularly to reduce
potential fire hazards. Flammable material shall be stored outside buildings in suitable
stores/containers.

E. In the event of a fire, a designated person shall ensure that the fire department authorities have
been alerted and that authorised visitors to site have knowledge of the fire and that no one
attempts to enter affected parts of the site.

F. The telephone number of the fire department shall be prominently displayed.

G. Personnel shall be instructed on how to deal with outbreaks of fire that can easily be contained with
the means available.
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H. Adequate ventilation shall be provided in those areas where flammable materials are to be applied.
Smoking shall not be permitted. Spark free equipment shall be utilised and open flames prohibited.

I. If volatile fluid wastes occur during the construction process, they shall be disposed of fully in
accordance with methods approved by the local authorities.

J. Emergency exit paths shall be maintained clear of all obstructions and well illuminated.

K. Tarpaulins and polyethylene sheets, if used, proper safety measure to be taken to avoid fire.

L. The Contractor shall ensure that the integrity of the building structure in respect of fire is
maintained during construction.

1.09 OCCUPATION HEALTH

A. Provide and inform all employees as to the necessity for PPE, particularly when carrying out
potentially dangerous operations (e.g. welding).

B. Protective equipment shall be worn by all employees and visitors as necessary. Provide the following
safety clothing and equipment:

1. Suitable clothing for all operations personnel, to be worn at all times.

2. Safety helmets, safety glasses and safety work shoes for all personnel, to be worn at all
times.

3. Appropriate eye/face protection to be worn when exposed to excessive dust, flying objects,
chemicals, sparks or harmful rays.

4. Gloves to be worn when handling objects which could cut, tear or burn.

5. Ear plugs to be worn when necessary.

6. Safety nets to be properly deployed to adequately protect workers.

7. Body harnesses to be suitable for the work being performed.

8. Self-contained breathing apparatus to be used where work involves likelihood of exposure

to toxic or hazardous fumes, vapours, gases, dust, asbestos or other hazardous fibres.
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C. Store materials so as not to create a hazard

1. Materials shall not block exits.

2. Pipe, conduit and similar materials shall be stored in a manner which prevents movement
of the material.

3. Material storage on scaffolding shall be minimal.

4. Rubbish chutes shall be used for disposing of materials from high level.

D. Do not permit personnel to operate small hand tools requiring power without suitable electrical
connections (i.e. suitably grounded plugs will be used, loose wires wedged into position shall not be
permitted).

E. Do not use electrically operated tools in areas where it would be hazardous (e.g. areas where there
may be standing water).

F. Do not carry out welding in the vicinity of flammable materials.

G. Safety goggles shall be worn by personnel operating electric saws, planes, sanders, cutting torch,
grinders and welding equipment.

H. If laser equipment is used, adequate precautions shall be adopted to protect the eyesight of
personnel in the area.

I. Brace and shore masonry walls as necessary during construction to maintain their integrity.

J. Design scaffolding, formwork and other temporary works to suitable standards with adequate
margins of safety.

K. Cranes, hoists and other plant items shall be well maintained and operated only by personnel
properly trained in their use. Installation of tower cranes shall be subject to the following:

1. A pre-erection/dismantling meeting shall be conducted with the crane

manufacturer’s/supplier’s representative, to be attended by all personnel associated with
the work to thoroughly review the manufacturer’s erection procedure.

2. A pre-erection inspection of all components shall be carried out to ensure the following:

a. All bolts and pins to be used in erection of cranes shall be new. Any used or
damaged bolts and pins shall be replaced with new.
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b. All structural members shall be straight and free from bends, dents, cracks in
welds, etc.
c. Wire ropes and pendants shall be in good condition without broken wires, worn
sheaves or bearings.
d. Gear boxes shall be in good condition and free of broken or shipped cog teeth,
accumulation of dirt, etc.
e. Suitable lubricants shall be applied to all appropriate parts, prior to installation.

L. Do not permit personnel to ride on loads or use the equipment in a manner which could be
construed as dangerous e.g.

1. Passengers shall not be permitted to ride on vehicles on bumpers, running boards

or tailgate.

2. Doors of personnel lifts or hoists shall remain closed during motion. The adjacent
areas to the lifts shall be fenced off.

3. The maximum carrying capacity of lifts shall be prominently displayed.

4. Chains, ropes, etc. shall be properly maintained and regularly checked.

M. Scaffolding shall have adequate working boards and shall be erected, modified or
dismantled only by qualified personnel. Scaffolding shall be tagged and inspected at regular
intervals to assess and ensure that it is safe for use. Scaffolding shall be wide enough to
allow employees to walk safely and shall be provided with toe boards and guard rails if the
height is 2 meters and above from ground level.

N. Ladders shall be secured and shall rise no more than 4 m without platforms. Ladders shall
be higher by 1 meter above landings and platforms. The angle of repose of ladders shall be
not less than 75 degrees.

O. Welders shall be skilled and know the basic safety principles applicable to the storage of
gases and of welding in confined spaces.

1. Wear gloves and approved eye protection with suitable filters.

2. Check for the proximity of flammable materials prior to any welding operation.

3. Check that welding equipment and wiring thereto is in good condition prior to
commencing welding operations.

4. Ensure that gas containers are secured in trolleys.

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P. Keep exit passages and stairs free of pits, holes or protruding objects,

Q. Provide suitable barriers and/or handrails around all internal openings perimeters to
prevent falls.

R. Properly deploy and maintain safety nets.

S. Environmental hazards which may affect site personnel shall be minimised. These
environmental hazards can be categorised as follows:-

1. Chemical - liquids, paints, dusts, fumes, etc.

a. Provide protection to site staff from the danger posed by such

substances by means of face masks or self-contained breathing
apparatus when required. In the event of any additional hazard (such as
installation of wet batteries) further protective clothing shall be worn and
additional protective measures shall be taken. Adequate ventilation shall
be provided. Solvents shall, as far as possible, be non-toxic and non-
flammable.

2. Physical - radiation, noise, pressure, etc.

b. Provide earplugs and ensure that they are worn when necessary.

3. Biological - viruses, bacteria, fungi and insects.

c. Establish a vermin control program.

T. Prior to any work commencing, the section leader responsible for that element of work
shall assess the area concerned for potential hazards as categorised above.

U. Keep the site clear or any deleterious materials and in a neat state. Nails and other sharp,
protruding items shall not be left in positions where they would be likely to cause injury
(e.g. when stripping packing cases, etc.). Waste materials shall not be left lying around.

V. Inform section leaders of the need to keep working areas clear and to inform management
of anything that they consider hazardous.

W. Provide adequate lighting and ventilation.

X. Eating places shall be maintained within the Contractor's control, who shall ensure they are
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clean, free from harmful levels of dust, smoke, fumes, pollution or contamination.
Contractor shall be responsible for the cleanliness of eating areas.

Y. Notify the relevant jurisdictional authorities in respect to any deaths, disabilities, fires or
accidents occurring during the progress of the project. The Contractor shall notify the
Employer immediately and submit a written report within 24 hours after the occurrence of
all accidents whatsoever arising out of, or in connection with, the performance of the
works, whether on or off the site, which caused death, personal injury, or property
damage, giving full details and statements of witnesses. In addition, if death or serious
injuries or serious damages occur, the accident shall be reported immediately by telephone
or messenger to the Employer. If any claim is made or any party for whom either is
responsible claims on account of any accident, Contractor shall promptly reports the facts
in writing to the Employer, giving full details of the claim.

1.10 EMERGENCY PLANNING

A. Establish evacuation procedures to be followed in the event of a large-scale emergency. Procedures

shall cover:

1. Requirement for site personnel to assemble in designated locations by subcontract or any

other means of quick identification.

2. The person responsible for administering the log, which records visitors to the site, shall
account for visitors.

B. The person or persons responsible for raising the alarm shall make himself/themselves known to a
responsible member of the site organisation. He/they shall be kept available to inform responsible
organisations of the exact location(s) of the emergency and to describe the cause of any
emergency.

C. Provide alternative means of escape available from each floor of the building to facilitate evacuation.

D. A manually operated alarm system shall be set up to signal to evacuate the site.

E. Manually operated sirens shall be positioned at appropriate locations in order that the alarm can be
raised locally.

F. Staff shall be instructed on how to act when the alarm sounds, for example:

1. Switch-off/disconnect any equipment currently in use (except those which constitute a

means of escape).
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2. Ensure that all personnel in the vicinity are aware of the alarm.

3. Move calmly to the designated area.

4. Remain in the designated area until such time as a head count is completed.

1.11 SECURITY EVACUATION

A. Establish procedures for efficient evacuation of all personnel to be followed in the event of an external
security situation arising which affects their safety or well-being. Ensure that procedures account for all
employees and those of subcontractors, whether at the project site, accommodation locations or at
other identifiable locations.

B. Maintain sufficient transportation in good working order for evacuation of all employees and those of
subcontractors, whether at the project site, at accommodation locations or other identifiable locations.

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