06 - HS&E Requirements For Contractors

HEALTH, SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL
STANDARDS
The Royal Atlantis
Health, Safety & Environmental Requirements

for Contractors
1. Introduction
1.1. The purpose of this document is to set out the general HSE requirements for all
contractors working on the ROYAL ATLANTIS project under the management of
Faithful+Gould.
1.2. All Contractors are required to deliver, as far as is reasonably practicable, the
requirements set out in the Faithful+Gould Consultants Health, Safety & Environmental
Standards (HSES). An index of current HSES is set out in section 6 of this document.
2. Legal & Contractual Requirements
2.1. Where legal requirements conflict with those set out in the HSES, then the more
stringent requirement shall apply.
2.2. Specific HSE requirements set out in contract documents shall be applied where
relevant. This may include prescribed reporting mechanisms or the use of specific HSE
formats.
3. International Standards
3.1. The HSE standards and practices set out in this document have been developed to
reflect international best practice while remaining realistic and achievable in the MENA
(Middle East & North Africa) region.
4. Duties and Responsibility
4.1. Contractors shall ensure that key personnel are aware of their duties and
responsibilities as set out in the HSES.
4.2. DEC Engineering staff shall ensure that projects under the management of
Faithful+Gould are compliance with the HSES and relevant legal and contractual
requirements for HSE.
5. References
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6. HSES Index
Reference Title
HSES 001 General HSE Requirements
HSES 002 Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
Environmental Management
HSES 003
Lifting Operations
HSES 004
Excavations & Tunneling
HSES 005
Fall Protection & Prevention
HSES 006
Scaffolding
HSES 007
Formwork Systems
HSES 008
Plant, Tools & Equipment
HSES 009
Fire Safety
HSES 010
Electricity
HSES 011
Material Storage, Handling & Movement
HSES 012
Working in Confined Spaces
HSES 013
Access / Egress
HSES 014
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
HSES 015
HSES 016 Work in Proximity to Water
HSES 017 Mobile Plant & Vehicles
HSES 018 Incident Reporting
HSES 019 Emergency Management
HSES 020 Personal Safety Equipment & PPE
HSES 021 Office Safety
HSES 022 Traffic Management
HSES 023 Welfare Facilities and First Aid
HSES 024 Working Safely In the Heat
HSES 025 Lock Out / Tag Out
HSES 026 Safety In Design
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General HSE Requirements
for Contractors
Reference: HSES-001
Revision: 01
Document No: HSES-001
Rev: 01
General HSE Requirements HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Faithful+Gould have developed the HSES (Health, Safety, Environmental
Standards) series to advise Contractors of their duties and obligations regarding
health, safety and environmental matters in order to ensure a safe place of work
for all parties.
• Contractors shall utilize the HSES series in conjunction with any local HSE
regulatory framework. Where legal requirements conflict with those set out in the
HSES, then the more stringent requirement shall apply.
• Where legal requirements set out specific requirements (e.g. prescriptive
methods, specified equipment, prescribed reporting mechanisms or the use of
specified formats) that conflict with mechanisms set out in the HSES, then
the legal requirements shall take precedence. This shall be reflected in
documented project HSE plans and / or CEMP’s.
• The Contractor shall ensure that appropriate resources are made available to
implement the requirements of the HSES series.
1. Project HSE Documents

1.1 The contractor shall prepare the following HSE documents. HSE documents shall be
submitted to DEC Engineering for review and approval within 30 days the Project HSE Plan
is the only document within 7 days of contract award.
• Project HSE Plan;

• Project Risk Register / Assessments;
• HSE Organisation Chart;
• Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP);
• Fire Safety Plan;
• Emergency Management Plan;
• Traffic Management Plan;
• Heat Stress Prevention Plan;
• Project Security Plan.
1.2 Project HSE Plans submitted by the Contractor shall be reviewed in accordance with the
‘HSE Plan Review’ format included within the attachments of this HSES.
1.3 The requirement for a CEMP shall be project specific. Environmental management
requirements may be linked to international programs such as LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design) or local variants / programs.
1.4 Supplementary documents such as the fire safety plan, emergency plan or traffic
management plan may be combined into one document for separate issue or may be
incorporated into the project HSE Plan. This shall be at the discretion of the Contractor
unless specified in contractual requirements.
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1.5 Early or enabling works that may require immediate mobilisation will require a specific
method statement complete with risk assessment if the works commence in advance of
HSE document submissions.
1.6 Fire safety plans shall be prepared in line with the requirements of HSES 010 – Fire
Safety. Emergency plans shall be prepared in line with the requirements of HSES 019 –
Emergency Management. A combined Fire Safety & Emergency Management plan
template are available from to assist contractors in developing a site specific plan.
2. HSE Personnel
2.1 HSE personnel (HSE Managers, Engineers and Officers) shall be competent to carry out
their duties. Competence is a combination of training and experience such as Safety
Advisor Registration Scheme (SARS) with EHS Trakhees.
2.2 HSE Personnel shall ideally hold an internationally recognized qualification e.g. NEBOSH
Certificate or similar. An HSE Manager should have 5 years of experience, and an HSE
Engineer or Senior HSE Officer at least 3 years of experience, in a similar position. HSE
Personnel without recognized qualification but more than 10 years’ experience in the
industry will also be suitable.
3. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

3.1 Contractors shall prepare a risk register for the overall project scope of works. Specific risk
assessments shall then be prepared for each principle activity. Specific safety requirements
/ risk assessments would normally be included within method statements submitted for
planned works.
3.2 Contractors shall prepare assessments in line with the requirements set out in HSES 002 -
Hazard identification and risk assessment.
4. Environmental Impact Assessment

4.1 Contractors shall prepare a construction phase environmental impact assessment and
mitigation program for the overall project scope of works. Specific impact assessments
shall then be prepared for each principle activity. Specific environmental requirements /
impact assessments would normally be included within method statements submitted for
planned works.
4.2 Contractors shall prepare assessments in line with the requirements set out in HSES 003 –
Environmental Management.
5. HSE Collaboration
5.1 DEC Engineering have developed an HSE management system for collaboration between
contractor, consultant and Client.
• Incident reporting (refer to HSES 018 – Incident Reporting);

• Monthly HSE reporting;

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• Issue and close out of HSE violations through the DEC Action Management System
(AMS Improvement Notices ) and Safety Violation Report (SVR Prohibition Notices);
• Generation of HSE KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators);
• Shared HSE Document Libraries.
6. HSE Communication
6.1 Weekly HSE meetings will be scheduled and chaired by Faithful+Gould / DEC Engineering.
6.2 Attendance by Contractors HSE and Project Management shall be mandatory. Meeting
minutes will be prepared by DEC and issued to relevant personal for follow up and action.
7. HSE Induction, Training & Instruction

7.1 All Contractors shall ensure that all persons on site attend a project specific induction prior
to carrying out any works. Contractors shall also ensure that all visitors attend a brief
induction prior to entering the work area.
7.2 Contractors shall ensure that suitably trained and experienced personnel are deployed to
each project. Competence requirements are specified through the HSES series.
7.3 Third party certification / qualifications will be required for certain trades / functions e.g.
welders, mobile plant operators, crane operators, lifting supervisors, scaffolding
supervisors etc. All such requirements will be specified within local regulations or can be
found in the HSES series.
7.4 Copies of all competence certificates shall be made available to DEC for review prior to
commencement of the relevant activity.
7.5 Contractors shall establish and deliver ongoing training and instruction to workers through
regular tool box talks.
7.6 Contractors shall ensure that pre-start safety briefings are held with workers prior to
commencement of high risk works.
7.7 All Induction, training / instruction records shall be maintained on site by the Contractor.
8. HSE Audit & Inspection

8.1 The Contractor shall establish a daily HSE inspection program. HSE inspections shall be
recorded, action taken and the issue closed out.
8.2 A general site inspection format is available in the attachments of this HSES should the
Contractor not have an equivalent format.

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8.3 Faithful+Gould shall continuously monitor compliance with the project HSE Plan. Violations
noted and reported to DEC. The Contractor shall respond to all actions issued in a timely
manner.
Where an audit requirement is specified in the contract, the Contractor shall prepare and
submit an annual audit program to DEC. This may be via an external auditor or through an
in house function. Any requirement for an external audit will be specified in the contract.
Copies of all internal / external audit reports shall be submitted to Faithful+Gould / DEC.
8.4 Audits carried out by Faithful+Gould / DEC on the Contractor will be in line with current
HSE management system procedures.
9. Site Security
9.1 The Contractor shall prepare a site specific ‘Security Plan’ within 30 days of contract award
where no formal security arrangements exist. The Project ‘Security Plan’ shall include the
following items:
Security Item Requirements

Site Security • The Contractor shall develop publish and implement a site ‘Security
Plan Plan’ that shall include all relevant security procedures and
arrangements for the site.
• The site ‘Security Plan’ shall detail the security organisation in place
and shall include relevant contact details for key security personnel.
Security • The Contractor shall nominate a senior manager to oversee the
Personnel implementation of the site ‘Security Plan’.
• Security personnel shall be appropriately trained to perform their
duties. Security personnel shall be provided with a uniform to ensure
that they are easily identified.
• Security personnel shall be provided with a means of communication
(radio / mobile phone) for use during the performance of their duties.
Site Access • The Contractor shall ensure that entry to / exit from site is limited to
Arrangements defined access points. Access points shall be manned by competent
security personnel.
• The Contractor shall provide a boom gate (or similar) and security
cabin at the defined access point. This shall be manned 24/7.
• Defined access points shall be provided with suitable lighting and
signage.
• The site area shall be fully enclosed by fencing, ideally at least 6’
high, to prevent access / egress other than by the defined access
points. Chain link fencing (or similar) shall be used unless fencing is
provided by the Client.
Security • The Contractor shall provide 24/7 security surveillance for the site
Surveillance and define surveillance arrangements in the site ‘Security Plan’.
• Security surveillance shall be provided for all the following locations
as a minimum: Site Access Points, Site Stores (Containers /

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Warehousing), Site Offices, Laydown Area and Material Stores.

• Site Buildings (Complete & Partially Complete) where materials and
equipment for the permanent installation are stored shall also be
subject to surveillance. Safe access routes for security staff shall be
defined.
Pedestrian • The Contractor shall establish controlled access procedures for
Access pedestrian traffic.
• Pedestrian access shall be routed via the defined access points to
prevent unauthorized entry to site.
• Pedestrian routes shall be clearly signed and separated from vehicle
access routes.
• The Contractor shall issue ID cards for staff, operatives and establish
a temporary pass system for visitors to site.
Vehicle • The Contractor shall establish and implement a vehicle ‘pass’ system
Access to ensure that only authorized vehicles are granted access to site.
• Vehicle access shall be via the defined access points to prevent
unauthorized entry.
• Vehicles shall be stopped and searched before leaving site to deter
and prevent the theft of site materials / equipment.
General • A traffic management plan shall be developed by the Contractor in
Traffic line with this SWP.
Management
9.2 The Contractor shall establish a weekly security review. This may be a separate meeting or
an agenda item at scheduled project meetings. This will depend on the scope and scale of
a particular project.
10. Hoarding, Barriers, Signage & Notice Boards

10.1 Project hoarding shall typically be 6’ high. Where contract requirements specify a particular
hoarding system, this shall be used in preference. Hoarding shall be erected in advance of
works commencing.
10.2 Hoarding shall be placed on the agreed site boundary and shall prevent unauthorized
vehicle, pedestrian and third party access to site.
10.3 The Contractor shall erect a sign board at the entrance to the site. Signboards shall include
details of the Client, Project Manager and relevant Consultants.
10.4 The Contractor is encouraged to display key health and safety data on the signboard such
as hours worked without lost time injury.
10.5 The Contractor shall display relevant signage to communicate mandatory requirements,
communicate prohibitions, warn of dangers and inform of workers of emergency equipment
and escape routes.

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10.6 The Contractor shall prepare and erect hazard warning signs throughout the worksite.
Signs shall display both words and pictures where possible. The Contractor shall prepare
and display signage that is in line with the standard shown in the following table. Note that
high resolution versions of all signs detailed in the HSES series are available for download
on the Aconex system.
10.7 Signage will ideally be in line with European Standards (EN), however, OHSA signage will
be acceptable. Signage shall be maintained so that it is clearly visible. Signage shall be
reflective where intended to provide guidance during night operations.
Mandatory Signage
The project site shall
display the following
mandatory signage at
site access points / at
the workplace.
Refer to HSES 020 –

Personal safety
equipment & PPE for
detailed requirements.
Prohibition Signage
typical prohibition
signage at site access
points / at the
workplace.
Emergency / Welfare Information Signage

emergency signage at
the workplace and
medical facilities.
Refer to HSES 010 –

Fire Safety for detailed
requirements.

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signage at welfare
facilities.
Fire Safety Signage

typical signage at site
access points / at fire
equipment locations.
Refer to SWP 010 – Fire Safety for detailed requirements.

Warning Signage
Open Holes
Electrical switchboards,
transformers and
substations
Pressure testing works

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Confined space access

points
COSHH / Flammable
stores
Hazardous to the Acute Toxicity Gases Under

Aquatic Pressure
Environment
Corrosive Explosive Flammable
Caution Oxidizing Longer Term

Health Hazards

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Exclusion zones to
prevent parallel
working at height
Exclusion zones for

lifting operations
Welding Areas /
Workshops
Areas below overhead

utilities (hard barrier
e.g. goalpost) or above
underground services
10.8 Warning signs shall clearly state the nature of the hazard and instruct people of the correct
action to take. All signs will be sturdy enough to last in a harsh environment and shall be in
English as a minimum. Signage in the predominant languages of the workers on the
worksite should also be produced where possible.

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11. Site Temporary Structures

11.1 Temporary structures such as offices, stores, workshops, laboratories and guard houses
shall be of safe construction. In situ constructed or prefabricated structures shall be
structurally sound and constructed from non-hazardous, non-flammable materials.
11.2 Electrical supply and distribution for temporary structures shall be in accordance with BS
7671 and shall be tested and commissioned by a competent person.
11.3 A documented fire safety plan shall be required for all projects, refer to HSES 010 - Fire
Safety for detailed requirements. Fire prevention and protection requirements for
temporary structures shall be included within this plan. The Contractor shall ensure that
suitable and sufficient firefighting equipment is provided and maintained for temporary
structures.
11.4 All doors must be self-closing and should be hung to open in the direction of escape. All
doors used as a means of escape should always be kept unlocked when the premises is
occupied.
11.5 Pedestrian access / egress for both normal use and means of escape shall be planned and
installed for all temporary structures. (Refer to HSES 014 – Access / Egress for detailed
requirements).
11.6 Temporary structures shall have adequate ventilation and natural light.
11.7 Temporary offices must be adequately screened against insect / pests. Routine pest
control measures shall be implemented by the Project Team.
12. Site Stores

12.1 Site stores shall be defined. The Contractor shall not store materials on site access routes /
roads or outside of the site boundary (except for agreed lay down areas).
12.2 The Contractor shall provide suitable security to ensure that materials and substances are
secure from theft or misuse.
12.3 Site stores shall be segregated to ensure that flammable liquids and gases and substances
hazardous to health are controlled. The Contractor shall provide an air conditioned store for
flammable liquids / chemicals where local temperatures pose a risk of ignition, and a
separate external store for flammable gases.
12.4 Fuel storage tanks shall be placed in a shaded bund. Fuel stores shall have a suitable
foam extinguisher immediately adjacent. A drip tray will be provided for refueling
operations.
12.5 The Contractor shall retain MSDS (material safety data sheets) for all substances held in
site stores (refer to HSES 015 - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health for detailed
requirements). Storage shall be in accordance with MSDS requirements.

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13. Transport & Traffic Control

13.1 The Contractor shall develop a traffic management plan on contract award (refer to HSES
022 - Traffic Management. A traffic management plan template is available from DEC
HSE. The plan shall include drawings to clearly show:
• Site boundary / Site security stations;

• Site vehicle access / egress routes (cars, delivery vehicles);
• Site vehicle access / egress routes (emergency services);
• Labour bus loading / offloading areas;
• Proposed location of temporary structures, welfare facilities, workshops and
laboratories;
• Site parking / Site pedestrian routes;
• Proposed lay down areas / stores;
• Proposed road closures and diversions.
13.2 The Contractor shall provide parking facilities for all parties resident on site and shall
provide for visitor parking. Parking areas shall be located so that persons can enter site
offices without the need for PPE. Should this not be practical, warning signs must be
erected and visitors advised at the security gate.
13.3 Personal vehicles shall not enter the construction site at any time. Only official work
vehicles and mobile plant shall be permitted into the construction site. Personal vehicles
shall remain in the designated parking areas only.
13.4 Site materials and equipment shall not be stored in designated parking areas.
13.5 The Contractor shall ensure parking or loading / off-loading areas are designated for site
labor buses. Loading / off-loading areas shall be exclusions zones to separate workers
from the hazard of moving vehicles.

Hazard Identification & Risk
Assessment
Reference: HSES-002
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Hazard identification and risk assessment shall be a mandatory activity for all
Contractors.
• Risk assessments shall cover the full scope of work for each contractor working
on the ROYAL ATLANTIS project.
• Planned control measures shall be realistic and achievable. Contractors shall
ensure that adequate resources are made available to implement planned control
measures.
• Contractors shall ensure that hazards and planned control measures are
communicated to all relevant personnel.
• Contractors shall continuously monitor compliance with planned control
measures.
• Contractors shall respond to changing conditions and periodically review the
adequacy and suitability of previously developed risk assessments.
1. Introduction
1.1 Contractors shall ensure that all hazards arising from the routine and non-routine activities
of specific projects are identified. The risks associated with identified hazards shall then be
evaluated in the manner set out in this procedure unless an approved procedure exists
within the Contractors HSE management system.
1.2 This process shall include the identification of hazards originating outside of the workplace
that may adversely affect the health and safety of persons within the workplace.
1.3 Contractors shall determine the most effective control measures to implement, with due
regard to legal & other requirements, in order to provide a safe workplace for all affected
parties. Control measures shall be consistent with industry best practice in the relevant
location and shall be realistic and achievable.
1.4 Contractors shall ensure that hazards, associated risks and planned control measure are
effectively communicated to all affected parties and that the proposed control measures are
implemented for planned works.

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2. Definitions
2.1 Term Definition
Source, situation or act with a potential for harm in terms of human
Hazard
injury or ill health or a combination of these.
Combination of the likelihood of an occurrence of a hazardous
Risk event or exposure(s) and the severity of injury or ill health that can
be caused by the event or exposure(s).
Process of evaluating the risk(s) arising from a hazard, taking into
Risk
account the adequacy of any existing controls, and deciding
Assessment
whether or not the risk(s) is acceptable.
Tolerable risk. Risk that has been reduced to a level that can be
Acceptable
tolerated by the organization having regard to its legal obligations
Risk
and its own OH&S policy.
3. Process – General
3.1 Hazards have the potential to cause human injury or ill health. Hazards therefore need to
be identified before the risks associated with these hazards can be assessed.
3.2 Contractors shall apply the process of hazard identification and risk assessment across the
full scope of work for specific projects, utilizing the process set out below, in order to
determine the controls that are necessary to reduce the risk of incidents.
3.3 The results of the hazard identification and risk assessment process will enable the
Contractor to prioritize resources for effective risk management.
4. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Method

4.1 The Contractor shall follow a 5 step process. The 5 steps should be carried out in
sequence by a competent person familiar with the work being assessed. Where possible,
general workers responsible for physically carrying out the tasks shall be consulted.
Step 1
Identify Hazards
Step 5
Step 2
Monitor & Review.
Assess Risks
Manage Change
Step 4 Step 3
Implement Determine
Controls Controls

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4.2 Step 1 - Identify Hazards

• Hazard identification shall consider the different types of hazard in the workplace
including physical, chemical and biological hazards.
• Hazard identification shall include routine and non-routine activities and shall cover
the full scope of works to be carried out by the Contractor. Through the steps a
register of risks is generated from which a safety ‘management program’ can be
developed.
4.3 Step 2 - Assess Risks

• Determining who is at risk is an important step in this part of the process. The hazard
identification and risk assessment process must consider all persons likely to be
affected.
• Who is at risk shall be recorded. Control measures shall mitigate the risk to all
identified persons.
• Evaluation of risk, specifically the severity & likelihood of a hazard being realized is
the key element of this step. Failure to correctly assess the magnitude of risk may
lead to the implementation of inadequate controls.
• Severity is the outcome and is often referred to as the consequence. The outcome
may be a minor injury or at the other end of the scale the outcome may be a fatality.
The likelihood is the chance of the hazard being realized or the magnitude of risk.
• It is important to remember that only the likelihood can be affected by the

implementation of control measures. For example, falling 10m is likely to result in a
fatality. Through the implementation of control measures the Contractor can reduce
the likelihood of falling 10m, but not the severity.
• This process is aimed at reducing the likelihood so that the level of residual risk, the
risk remaining after control measures are implemented, is acceptable, often referred
to as tolerable risk.
• The Contractor shall utilize a matrix of severity and likelihood to assist in the
evaluation process.
Severity
Risk Assessment
1 2 3 4 5
1 1 2 3 4 5
2 2 4 6 8 10
Likelihood
3 3 6 9 12 15
of Harm
4 4 8 12 16 20
5 5 10 15 20 25

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The matrix shows through colour coding the magnitude of risk. The key for the risk
assessment matrix is shown below.
Colour Code Magnitude of Risk
Insignificant
Low
Medium Low
Medium High
High
The matrix is designed to allow a value to be given to a hazard by allocating a hazard

a likelihood value and a severity value.
Likelihood
Significant incidents will only occur under extraordinary
1 Extremely Unlikely
conditions.
Significant incidents are unlikely to occur unless basic
2 Unlikely
controls are ignored.
Significant incidents are likely to occur unless a safe
3 Likely system of work is implemented and competent persons
assigned.
Significant incidents are highly likely to occur unless a
4 Highly Likely safe system of work is implemented and competent
persons assigned.
Significant incidents are certain occur unless a safe
5 Certain system of work is implemented and competent persons
assigned.
Severity
Insignificant Injury Causing insignificant injuries, (e.g. scratches).
1 / Insignificant Insignificant loss in terms of damage to property or
Damage plant.
Minor Injury / Causing minor Injuries (e.g. cuts; sprains; bruise), No
2 Minor Loss hospital care required. Minor loss in terms of property
or plant.
Causing significant Injuries (e.g. cuts requiring stitches;
Lost time injury /
3 significant lacerations; burns), Hospital care for less
Significant Loss
than 24 hours. Significant loss of property or plant.
Causing major injuries (e.g. such as broken / fractured
Major Injury / bones, loss of sight; major burns, unconsciousness);
4
Major loss Hospital care in excess of 24 hours. Major loss in terms
of property or plant.
Major Injury or
5 Death / Death. Catastrophic loss of a facility or major plant.
Catastrophic Loss

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• Multiplying the two values gives a risk rating. For example, a hazard with a likelihood
of 3 and a severity of 5 will have a risk rating of 15 (3x5).
• On the matrix this would put it in the red category – a high priority item. Definitions for
the ratings are shown in the key to the table above.
4.4 Step 3 - Determine Controls

• Selection of appropriate control measures is a key step in the process. Controls
measure shall be realistic and achievable. The term ‘reasonably practicable’ is often
used to determine control measures. This basic principle is that the cost and
complexity of the control measures selected should be balanced against the risk. It
would not be reasonable to commit significant time and resources to control a low risk
but may be necessary for an activity deemed high risk where the likelihood of a
fatality is high.
• It is important that those involved in the selection of control measures are

experienced in the work activity being undertaken. Experienced personnel should
always be consulted where possible.
• Controls measures shall consider the hierarchy of risk management. This can be
seen, moving from left to right, in the diagram below.
Engineering Administrative
Elimination Substitution PPE
Controls Controls
• Risk may be ‘eliminated’ by redesigning a job sequence and removing a hazardous

step.
• Risk can be reduced through, for example, the ‘substitution’ of hazardous materials /
substances for less hazardous materials / substances.
• ‘Engineering Controls’ are an effective means of managing risk. Engineering controls

use physical measures to separate workers from hazards. Typical examples include
barriers or guarding of machinery. The use of local exhaust ventilation in a workshop
is another example of engineering controls. In construction, the use of engineering
controls is a major factor in the development of a safe place of work. Much
construction equipment has built in engineering controls such as automatic cutoff
switches, interlocks etc.
• ‘Administrative Controls’ include the development of procedures, method statements,

risk assessments etc. Administrative controls also include training. Administrative
controls can be effective as workers become more aware of hazards and more
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competent in carrying out their duties in a safe manner. Administrative controls may
also include work scheduling. For example, reducing shift times may reduce workers
exposure to hazards.
• ‘PPE’ is the final element in the hierarchy of risk management. PPE should be used
where no ‘reasonably practicable’ alternative is available. PPE will include general
personal safety equipment and RPE.
• The majority of control measures for routine construction activities have been
reviewed and required controls set out in a master Risk Assessment or ‘Risk Register
and Management Program’. .Additional detail is then provided throughout the HSES
series. A copy of the Risk Register is included within the attachments of this HSES.
4.5 Step 4 - Implement Controls

• Implementation of the planned arrangements is the responsibility of senior
management.
• Compliance with planned arrangements is the responsibility of every person involved

in the activity, however, specific responsibility for identified control measures should
be allocated to a member of staff present on the project.
• DEC will provide assistance to all contractors at all stages of the implementation
process. Contractors should refer any queries to DEC HSE who will endeavor to
provide practical advice on construction safety issues.
4.6 Step 5 – Monitor and Review

• The Contractor shall monitor compliance with planned arrangements on a daily basis
and intervene where unsafe work is taking place.
• Faithful+Gould and DEC shall continuously monitor compliance with the project HSE
Plan and associated risk assessments. Violations noted will be issued to the DEC
HSE Management system. The Contractor shall respond to all actions issued in a
timely manner.
5. Recording & Documenting the Risk Assessment

5.1 Risk assessments shall be recorded. Documented risk assessments shall be included in
planned arrangements, set out in project method statements, executions plans etc.
5.2 Work should not proceed until a method statement has been prepared and approved in line
with the project approval process.
5.3 Risk assessments shall document the necessary control measures that result in an
acceptable (tolerable) risk rating. A risk rating of 10 or below (tolerable risk), using the
process set out in this HSES, is deemed acceptable. Identified control measures shall be
implemented prior to the commencement of work.

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5.4 Where a risk rating of 12 or above (intolerable risk) is generated, the risk controls shall be
re-evaluated / redesigned until a tolerable risk rating is achieved.
6. Communication of Hazards & Documented Control Measures

6.1 Contractors shall ensure that information regarding hazards and planned control measures
is communicated. Pre-start briefings shall be carried out prior to the commencement of
works. Hazard communication shall be via induction, site training and tool box talks.
Communication to site workers shall be in the principle languages preferred by the
workforce.
6.2 Records of such instruction shall be retained on site by the Contractor.

Environmental
Management
Reference: HSES-003
Revision: 01
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Environmental Management HSE Standards
Key Points:
• All contractors shall review and understand local environmental regulations and
specified contractual obligations
• All contractors shall consider environmental matters and minimize environmental
impacts during the construction phase in line with this HSES.
• The disposal of waste shall be through registered waste carriers only. Disposal
of contaminated water into public utilities, rivers or marine environments shall be
prohibited without advance permission and / or issue of permits from the
relevant local authority
• Environmental testing shall only be carried out by locally accredited test
laboratories.
• All plant, tools and equipment, including mobile plant and vehicles, shall be
maintained to reduce the likelihood of pollution.
1. Introduction
1.1 The objective of this HSES is to minimize pollution and reduce adverse environmental
impacts during the course of construction phase operations
1.2 This HSES is designed to assist Contractors in identifying the potential environmental
impacts of site operations and developing appropriate on site controls to mitigate adverse
environmental impacts.
2. Definitions
2.1 Term Definition
Environment Surroundings in which an organization operates, including air, water,
land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans, and their interrelation
Environmental Element of an organizations activities or products or services that can
Aspect interact with the environment.
Environmental Any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly
Impact or partially resulting from organizations environmental aspects.
Hazardous Waste that poses potential harm to human health or the environment
Waste
Non Hazardous Waste that does not meet the definition of hazardous waste and are
Waste not household waste.
3. Legal Requirements & Environmental Management Programs

3.1 This HSES is designed to complement local legal requirements. Where legal requirements
specify alternate or more stringent deliverables, then these shall take precedence.
3.2 This HSES is designed to assist projects working toward LEED – Leadership in Energy &
Environmental Design (or similar international / national scheme).

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4. Environmental Aims & Objectives

4.1 Specific environmental aims and objectives shall be set at project level and shall be
documented within the relevant Project HSE Plan or CEMP (Construction Environmental
Management Plan).
4.2 Aims may include, among others, a reduction/minimisation in polluting emissions; promote
re-use recycling; reduction/minimisation of environmental incidents (such as oil spillages)
reduction/minimization in water usage, reduce waste produced and protect the
environment.
4.3 Where an environmental aspect and associated impacts are found to be significant,
appropriate control measures are to be identified by environmental impact assessment and
implemented with continued monitoring and reassessment as appropriate.
5. Construction Phase Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Mitigation Program.

5.1 A detailed construction phase EIA shall be carried out by the Contractor prior to
commencement of site operations. This shall consider the activities to be carried out on site
during the construction phase.
5.2 The EIA shall be carried out in line with the Contractors HSE management system or using
the format included within this HSES. The format and / or method be used shall be detailed
in the specific Project HSE Plan or CEMP (Construction Environmental Management Plan).
The EIA shall identify the environmental aspects and impacts of the construction phase.
5.3 Where a pre-construction environmental survey and impact assessment has been carried
out by a third party on behalf of the Client then all specified requirements shall be
incorporated into the Contractors Project HSE Plan / CEMP and EIA.
5.4 Control measures shall be detailed on the EIA. These control measures shall be the
planned environmental ‘Mitigation Program’ for the project.
6. Evaluation and Assessment of Environmental Impacts

6.1 The following section details the manner in which the Faithful+Gould EIA is completed. The
EIA shall identify the environmental aspects and impacts of the construction phase. The
potential impact severity of these aspects shall be determined. The significance of each
environmental impact is determined by considering both the likelihood and severity of the
impact.
6.2 Each environmental impact is assigned a likelihood of occurrence and associated score
using the following scale:
Likelihood of
Score Definition
Impact Occurring
1 Activity is easily controlled / will normally not result in any

Remote
environmental impacts

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Unlikely 2 Incidents may occur periodically during the year
Likely 3 Activity that is unavoidable but impacts can potentially be controlled
Each environmental impact is also assigned a severity rating and associated score. The
severity rating reflects the likely impact on the environment. The following definitions are
used:
Severity of
Score Definition
Impact
No impact or minor effect on biological or physical environment
Negligible 1 and/or minor contributor to carbon emissions. Not a legal
requirement.
Moderate, short-term effects but not affecting ecosystem functions
Moderate 2 and/or moderate contributor carbon emissions. Legal requirement
and/or concern for internal/external parties.
Serious medium or long term environment effects on ecosystem
functions and/or any direct impact to protected species/habitat
Severe 3
and/or significant contributor to carbon emissions. Legal
requirement and/or significant concern for internal/external parties.
The likelihood and severity scores are combined to provide a risk rating. The following table
illustrates the risk ratings associated with the different scores.
Likelihood of Impact
Severity of Impact Remote Unlikely Likely
1 2 3
Negligible 1 Low Low Low
Moderate 2 Low Medium Medium
Severe 3 Medium High High
6.3 Appropriate control measures, to minimize environmental impacts, shall be determined and
documented within the EIA which will become the project environmental mitigation
program. Priority and resources shall be focused on those aspects with more severe
environmental impacts.
6.4 Faithful+Gould, DEC and all Contractors shall operate a ‘good neighbour policy’. This
simply means that project teams will liaise and / or coordinate activities with adjacent
residents and / or business premises to minimize disruption and inconvenience.
6.5 As conditions change the EIA will be reviewed. As a minimum, this shall be on a 3 monthly
basis.

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6.6 A typical Construction Phase EIA has been produced by Faithful+Gould. This is available
and shall be issued to the Contractor for guidance in the development of the project EIA.
7. Implementation & Operation

7.1 The Contractor shall ensure that the necessary resources / equipment are provided
(including by Sub-Contractors) to implement the environmental controls identified in the
EIA.
7.2 The environmental mitigation program shall be communicated to all relevant persons and
other interested parties. Internal communication shall be via management briefings for staff
members and tool box talks for workers. Copies of the environmental mitigation program
shall be issued to those allocated responsibility for action.
7.3 Contractor’s management staff must ensure all employees under their control have
received the necessary environmental training to carry out their duties. Contractor should
be aware that some tasks may require specific environmental expertise and increased
levels of competence.
7.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for the day to day implementation of the environmental
mitigation program (control measures) identified in the EIA. Complex projects or those
projects working toward LEED (or equivalent) standards may engage an Environmental
Manager or Environmental Management Consultant for the project.
8. Environmental Testing / Monitoring

8.1 Contractual requirements may require the periodic monitoring of air, ground and water
emissions. Monitoring techniques may include non-instrumental methods such as routine
visual checks, site tours, review of complaints from neighbours or reports made by
employees. Instrumental techniques may be spot samples or by continuous monitoring.
8.2 Where monitoring is required, a specialist contractor shall be engaged to carry out this
function. The specialist contractor shall submit a detailed method statement that shall set
out test methods and equipment to be used.
8.3 Test reports shall be prepared and issued in line with contractual requirements. The
specialist contractor shall be certified to operate in the location. A copy of all test results
shall be issued to DEC.
9. Environmental Incidents
9.1 Environmental incidents shall be recorded and reported to DEC. The Contractor shall
prepare a written report.
9.2 The report shall include details of any penalties applied and / or punitive action taken by
local / external authorities.
9.3 The Contractor shall forward copies of any Environmental Incident reports to :

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• Client or Clients Environmental Representative (where specified within contractual

conditions);
• Local Authority (Where specified by local regulations);
• Faithful+Gould Consultants.
9.4 The Contractor shall incorporate emergency arrangements into the project HSE plan or
CEMP or develop a standalone emergency plan. Environmental emergencies, such as
major spills or unintentional release of toxic materials, shall be dealt with in line with the
stated emergency arrangements.
10. Waste Management

10.1 The Contractor shall establish a waste management process for the project site. The
Contractor shall nominate a senior member of staff as responsible for waste management.
10.2 The Contractor shall establish waste collection points on site and shall provide an adequate
number of skips and / or wheel bins to ensure that uncontrolled waste tips do not develop.
Waste shall be moved from on-site collection points to a defined site waste disposal area
for removal to landfill or controlled waste facilities. Offsite disposal shall be in line with
prevailing local environmental legislation.
10.3 The Contractor shall establish housekeeping teams of adequate manpower to clean the
site daily. Sub-Contractors shall contribute labour to the project housekeeping team in line
with manpower ratios.
10.4 The Contractor shall provide septic tanks for site sanitary facilities. Septic tank capacity
shall be in line with peak labour requirements. The Contractor team shall make
arrangement for daily removal of sewage waste from septic tanks by an authorised party.
Where specified in the contract conditions, septic tanks shall be in a bund.
10.5 The Contractor shall provide a concrete washout and evaporation pit for mixer wagons.
Ready mix concrete waste shall be controlled and ground contamination minimized. Where
specified in the contract conditions, the concrete washout area shall be designed to prevent
contamination of the surrounding area.
10.6 The Contractor shall provide a concrete washout and evaporation pit for mixer wagons.
Ready mix concrete waste shall be controlled and ground contamination minimized. Where
specified in the contract conditions, the concrete washout area shall be designed to prevent
contamination of the surrounding area.
10.7 The Contractor shall provide spill kits to deal with oil, fuel and chemical spills and develop a
spill response procedure.

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10.8 Offsite disposal of waste materials shall be in line with prevailing local environmental
legislation. The Contractor shall establish specific procedures for the segregation, collection
and offsite disposal of:
• General waste (construction materials);

• Hazardous waste (including used spills kits);
• Non-Hazardous waste;
• Flammable waste;
• Medical waste;
• Food waste;
• Grey water / Black water.
10.9 The Contractor and Sub-Contractors shall be prohibited from burning waste materials on
site.
10.10 The Contractor may be required to segregate wood and metal waste for recycling.
Recycling and waste segregation requirements will be specified in the contract or within
local regulations.
11. Environmental Audit & Inspection

11.1 The Contractor shall establish a daily environmental inspection program. Environmental
inspections shall be recorded, action taken and the issue closed out.
11.2 An environmental inspection format is available in the attachments of this HSES should the
Contractor not have an equivalent format.
11.3 Faithful+Gould and DEC shall continuously monitor compliance with the project HSE Plan /
CEMP and EIA mitigation program. Violations noted the Contractor shall respond to all
actions in a timely manner.
11.4 Where an audit requirement is specified in the contract, the Contractor shall prepare and
submit an annual audit program. This may be via an external auditor or through an in house
function. Any requirement for an external audit will be specified in the contract. Copies of all
internal / external audit reports shall be submitted to DEC.
11.5 Audits carried out by Faithful+Gould and DEC on the Contractor will be in line with current
HSE management system procedures.

Lifting Operations
Reference: HSES-004
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Lifting Operations HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Failure to control lifting operations can result in a major incident involving fatal
accidents and significant property damage.
• Lifting operations shall be carried out under the control of a competent
supervisor.
• All lifting equipment and lifting gear shall be subject to thorough inspection and /
or test in line with international best practice and manufacturers
recommendations.
• All equipment and accessories used for lifting operations shall be subject to a
schedule of inspections and thorough examinations performed by a competent,
licensed 3rd party.
• Only competent persons shall operate lifting equipment. A competent person
shall hold a valid certificate of training and / or valid license in line with the
requirements of this SWP.
• A risk assessment shall be mandatory for all lifting operations.
• A method statement or lifting plan shall be developed for crane lifting operations.
• A method statement or lifting plan shall be produced for complex lifting
operations.
• Lifting operations shall continually be re-evaluated in line with weather /
environmental conditions in line with the requirements of this SWP.
1. Competence
1.1 Lifting operations shall be supervised and carried out by competent persons. Competent
requirements are set out below:
1.2 Lifting operations shall be supervised by a competent lifting supervisor who shall have
relevant experience and hold a valid 3rd party certificate of training in lifting operations.
1.3 Rigging of lifting equipment, slinging of loads, signaling of cranes will be undertaken only by
trained and competent persons. All riggers, slingers and signalers shall hold a valid 3rd
party training certificate in the relevant discipline. Slinger / signalers shall wear a red
construction safety helmet and a red high visibility vest for the purpose of easy identification
on the worksite.
1.4 Lifting equipment operators shall be trained and shall hold a valid 3rd party training
certificate and shall be competent in the use of the specific lifting equipment on site.
1.5 Where relevant operators of mobile lifting equipment shall hold a national driving license for
the class of mobile equipment.
1.6 General users of lifting equipment and lifting accessories shall be trained in the safe
operation of the specific make and model of equipment and associated accessories.

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1.7 Specialist operatives responsible for the erection and dismantlement of lifting equipment
(e.g. tower cranes / crawler cranes) shall be competent and trained in the safe system of
work for erection / dismantlement for the specific make and model of equipment.
1.8 Contractors shall establish documented training records for lifting equipment operators,
riggers, slingers and signalers.
2. Inspection and Test

2.1 The following definitions shall be applied: Inspection– Visual pre use and / or monthly
inspection of equipment by the operator / competent person. Examination – Visual
inspection by a competent 3rd party. Test – load test by competent 3rd party (proof load).
2.2 The specified inspection and test frequencies shall be maintained by Contractors and Sub-
Contractors. Where more stringent standards are specified in legal or contractual
requirements then the legal and / or contractual requirements shall take precedence.
2.3 General lifting equipment and accessories (lifting gear) typically found on the ROYAL
ATLANTIS project is detailed in the tables below.
Mandatory Inspection & Certification

Lifting Equipment / Appliances
Requirements
Tower Crane
Pre-use inspection (competent user)

Monthly site inspection (competent person)
Annual inspection of equipment by 3rd party or 6
monthly if used to lift person
48 monthly 3rd party test (proof load)
Mobile (Wheeled) Crane

Annual examination of equipment by 3rd party or
6 monthly if used to lift person

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Crawler (Tracked) Crane

Annual examination of equipment by 3rd party or
6 monthly if used to lift person
Crane Arm

Annual examination of equipment by 3rd party
Telescopic Handler

Fork Lift

Powered Straddle Lift

6 monthly 3rd party examination
Winch

6 monthly 3rd party inspection
Vacuum Lifter

6 monthly 3rd party inspection

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Chain Block

Hydraulic Material Lift

Hydraulic Table Lift

‘A’ Frame Gantry

Bottle Jacks

Hydraulic Jacks


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Mandatory Inspection & Certification

Lifting Accessories (Gear)
Requirements
Shackles

Wire Rope Sling

Wire Rope Grips

6 Monthly site inspection (competent person)
Lifting Clutch

Chain Slings

Web Slings

Lifting Hooks


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Plate Clamp

Pipe Clamp

Lifting Beam / Spreader Bar

Beam Clamp

Suction Lifter

Fork Lift Hook Attachment

Pallet Lifter


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Man Basket

C Hook (Formwork Lifter)

3. Crane Lifting Operations

3.1 A method statement (lifting plan) shall be developed by the Contractor for the installation,
use and dismantling of Tower Cranes and / or Crawler Cranes. The method statement shall
include the following information:
• Disposition of tower cranes (Site Plan);

• Anti-collision procedure;
• Lifting restrictions (e.g. visibility limits / wind speed limits);
• Erection / dismantlement / rigging procedures;
• Responsible persons (Lifting Supervisor);
• Operator competence assessment and certification;
• Means of communication;
• Inspection and test procedures (3rd party certification of lifting equipment &
accessories);
• Pre-use load testing;
• Slinging / signaling methods;
• Emergency procedures;
4. Crane Erection and Rigging

4.1 Cranes assembled on site (typically tower and crawler cranes) shall be erected and / or
dismantled by specially trained persons. Cranes shall be erected in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instruction manual using only manufacturer approved parts and fittings.
Rigging of hoisting and trolley cables shall be carried out in accordance with the specific
instructions set out in the manufacturer’s instruction manual.
4.2 Unless specifically specified otherwise, tower crane hoisting cables shall be terminated on
the jib using a wedge socket. Note that the live and dead ends of the hoisting cable must
NOT be clipped together.

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4.3 Typical wedge sockets are shown here. The ‘X’ value is the minimum length of the dead
end of the hoisting cable which should not be less than 150mm.
5. General Lifting Operations

5.1 Separate method statements (lifting plans) for general lifting operations not covered in
section 3 of this HSES (e.g. mobile cranes, forklifts, chain blocks, hydraulic material lifts
etc.) shall not be required unless specifically requested by the Client / Clients Agent. Task
method statements shall incorporate lifting controls where relevant.
5.2 Relevant inspection, test and competence certificates shall be attached to submitted task
method statements prior to submission to the client / client’s agent for approval. Where
mobile cranes are used insurance and vehicle registration documentation may also be
required.
6. Complex Lifts
6.1 Complex lifts are one off special lifts and may include tandem lifts, complex lifts with a high
degree of difficulty or short term heavy lifting operations where the load is in excess of
25,000kg.
6.2 Complex lifts carry a significant risk and shall only be carried out by specialist contractors.
6.3 A method statement (lifting plan) shall be produced for complex lifts. Lifting plans shall be
specific to a particular operation or task and shall include:
• Details of the specific task / operation;

• Drawings / sketches of proposed lifting arcs / landing areas;
• Lifting restrictions (e.g. visibility limits / wind speed limits);
• Erection / dismantlement / rigging procedures;
• Responsible persons (Lifting Supervisor);
• Operator competence assessment and certification;
• Means of communication;
• Inspection and test procedures (3rd party certification of lifting equipment &
accessories);
• Slinging / signaling methods;
• Emergency procedures.

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7. Lifting of Persons
7.1 A ‘man’ lift shall require specific safety precautions to be taken. All lifting equipment used
for man lifting shall be subject to a 6th monthly 3rd party examination. This shall include
both the lifting equipment and the lifting gear. Note than an annual examination that is not
yet 6 months old will be acceptable.
7.2 Secondary fall protection will be provided during man lifting operations. Such secondary
protection will include the use of a safety wire rope on a man basket or the use of a
harness and secondary anchor point.
7.3 Cranes with the “traditional manually operated slipping friction clutch will not be used.
Cranes with hydraulically driven permanently engaged clutches are preferred.
7.4 Cranes must be used in a power load lowering mode. Cranes which have a free fall mode
must be „locked out‟ of free fall with a key operated selector and indications of this shown
externally on the crane and within the cab, by light or sound. The keys must be held secure
by the Project/Site Manager or other Appointed Persons whilst the crane is engaged in man
riding duties.
7.5 Cranes must have automatic brakes which will be automatically applied if the hoisting lever
is not in the operating position.
7.6 Besides the automatic brake, there must be other means of arresting the load, i.e. by the
hydraulic winch motor and a foot operated brake.
7.7 Cranes with latchable controls must have the latching mechanisms removed, i.e. controls
must automatically return to the neutral position when released.
7.8 Each crane must be individually assessed and a technical statement, with appropriate
information, obtained from the owner as to its suitability for the carriage of persons. This
statement must be appraised by a technically competent person and agreed prior to the
commencement of man-riding.
7.9 A method statement, complete with detailed risk assessment, will be required from
Contractors for planned man lifts. Emergency arrangements shall include detailed rescue
procedures for workers at height.
8. Weather / Environmental Conditions

8.1 Crane lifting operations shall be suspended when weather / environmental conditions
deteriorate. Lifting operations will be suspended in the following circumstances:
• Poor visibility: A crane operator must be able to see either the load OR the signaler.
If environmental conditions prevent this then lifting shall be suspended. Visibility may
be adversely affected by fog, sandstorms, heavy rain etc.

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• High wind speed: Loads may be adversely affected in high winds. This would
depend on the size and shape of the load. Up to 40km/h, the relevant the competent
Lifting Supervisor responsible shall determine the level of risk for each load and act
accordingly. Over 40km/h lifting operations shall be reevaluated and suspended
where the risk is deemed high.
9. General Lifting Rules

9.1 Lifting accessories shall display the SWL (safe working load).
9.2 All loads shall be secured and balanced before lifting. Ratchet straps, banding and or cargo
netting may be used.
9.3 Wire ropes shall not be used for lifting operations if kinked, significantly rusted, the core is
visible or more than 5% of the individual wire strands are broken. The competent
supervisor shall determine when to withdraw a wire rope from use.
9.4 Web slings shall not be used for lifting operations if there are significant cut, snags and / or
holes. The competent supervisor shall determine when to withdraw a web sling from use.
9.5 Exclusion zones shall be implemented for loading / unloading zones. Exclusion zones shall
be clearly signed and demarked with warning tape or hard barriers to prevent inadvertent
access. Slinger / signalers shall ensure that general workers are moved from the path of
slung loads where practically possible. All slinger / signalers shall be issued a whistle for
warning general workers of lifting operations in progress.
9.6 All mobile cranes shall extend outriggers before commencing lifting operations. All crane
warning devices / lights shall be in full working order prior to commencing lifting operations.
9.7 Crane operators shall not exceed the crane capacity and shall immediately cease
operations should automatic warning devices activate.
9.8 Grillages (crane mats) shall be used on mobile crane outriggers to spread the load.
9.9 A copy of 3rd party inspection and test certificates shall be maintained for all lifting
equipment and lifting accessories (lifting gear).

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9.10 Lifting equipment and accessories (lifting gear) shall be color coded on a monthly or
quarterly basis to ensure that only certified equipment is in use on the site. A colour tag
shall only be attached to equipment / accessories that have a valid test / inspection
certificate.
9.11 A permit to work system may be implemented for lifting operations if required by the Client.
A permit to work system shall be detailed in specific project HSE plans and shall be
included within relevant method statements provided by Contractors.
10. Recommended Slinging Methods

10.1 The slinging methods detailed below are recommended for the ROYAL ATLANTIS project.
The guide below contains only basic information. Exact slinging techniques should be
determined by the rigger under the supervision of the competent lifting supervisor.
10.2 Project HSE staff should check that slinging techniques are broadly in line with this SWP
and that the overuse of fabric straps is minimized particularly were chain slings or wire rope
slings are recommended.
Man Baskets
Man baskets may be

lifted by crane. A safety
wire rope shall be
attached as shown in the
diagram.
The operative shall wear

a restraint harness
without shock absorber
and shall tie on as shown
in the diagram. Man
baskets shall be certified
every 6 months.
Cranes and accessories

used for man lifting shall
be certified every 6
months.

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Scaffold Tubes / Rebar

Lengths
When lifting bundles of

tubes, bars or other
loose materials (whether
banded or not) slings
should be double
wrapped.
Illustration shows slings

in double wrap choke
hitch
Note that a choke hitch

will reduce the SWL by
20%
Concrete Bucket
Concrete buckets should

not be lifted directly by
the crane hook.
A single-leg sling
(commonly known as a
drop or skip chain)
should be used, as
moving a heavy crane
hook precisely into place
can be difficult.
Stillages
Wrap wire rope or chain

slings round corner
posts. Do not use fabric
straps. Do not attempt to
lift double stacked
stillages.

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Mesh / Pre-formed
Rebar cages
Welded Rebar Mesh

Pass each hook of a
four-legged chain sling
through the mesh and
return to form a choke
hitch. Lifting points shall
be positioned evenly to
prevent undue bending /
twisting.
Palletized Loads
Pallet forks with safety

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netting should be used
for blocks and other
stacked materials than is
delivered on a pallet.
Pipes
For short pipes, pass

wire rope or chain sling
through pipe. For long
pipes, use two wire rope
or chain slings in a
double wrapped basket
or choke hitch if slings
are likely to slide
together. If available,
use pipe hooks / clamps
for the end fittings of the
lifting chain.
Steel Sections / Beams
Use double wrapped wire

rope or chain slings
when sling legs can slide
together.

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Lifting Points /
Spreader Bars
Many items of plant or

prefabricated equipment
(e.g. porta- cabins,
compressors, skips, pre-
built scaffold etc.) are
provided with a certified,
built in lifting point. Lifting
points should be used
with 2 or 4 leg chains.
Attachment points MUST
be determined by the
competent lifting
supervisor.
Tag Lines
Double tag lines should

be used where possible
to improve landing
control.
Centre of Gravity
Where uneven or
unbalanced loads are
lifted, the slinging
method shall account for
the centre of gravity.

Excavations & Tunnelling
Reference: HSES-005
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Excavations & Tunnelling HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Excavations can be extremely hazardous. Excavations account for a significant
number of fatalities in the construction industry.
• Excavations over 1.5m in depth shall require a design by a competent engineer.
• Excavation work shall be carried out under the control of a competent works
supervisor.
• A ground survey shall be carried out prior to excavation work.
• Current drawings of existing utilities shall be reviewed prior to commencing
excavation work. Existing services / utilities shall be located using trial holes or a
CAT (cable avoidance tool).
• A risk assessment shall be mandatory for all excavation work.
• A method statement shall be developed for excavation work.
• A permit to work shall be required for excavation work.
• Edge protection shall be installed for all excavations. Edge protection shall be a
hard barrier if the excavation is in excess of 1.5m in depth.
• Appropriate reflective signage shall be installed. If the excavation is adjacent to a
public highway or walkway, flashing beacons shall be installed.
• Access into excavations shall be via secured ladder, stair tower or ramp. Deep
launch pits may require a hoist.
• Excavations shall be inspected daily by a competent person.
1. Introduction
1.1 The following guidance sets the standard for all excavation works. All Contractors are
required to meet or better this standard. The standard is not intended to specify excavation
design detail which can be found in numerous industry standards or codes of practice, the
intent is to define the way in which Contractors will organise and manage excavation
operations.
1.2 The term excavation is used to describe any operation where the ground is removed by
mechanical or manual means. Almost all construction work involves some form of
excavation from shallow trenches to major excavations. A relatively small excavation
collapse may seem inconsequential; however, 1m3 of soil can weigh in excess of 1 ton. A
person buried under 1 ton of soil could quickly suffocate and die.
1.3 While deep excavations appear visually high risk it should be noted that the majority of
fatalities involving excavations occur in trenches of less than 2.5m in depth.

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1.4 The main hazards associated with excavations are :
• Excavation collapse due to soil pressure;

• Excavation collapse due to adjacent vehicles & heavy equipment;
• Collapse of adjacent structures;
• Collapse or Drowning due to flooding (rain / damaged utilities);
• Falls (people / plant tools and equipment);
• Struck by excavation plant / equipment during excavation works;
• Contact with existing services / utilities;
• Ingress / presence of toxic fumes / gases;
• Some excavations may be deemed confined space (refer to HSES 013 – Confined
Spaces).
1.5 Underground and overhead services / utilities may be encountered on or adjacent to the
worksite. This may include:
• Electrical cables;
• Gas pipelines;
• Water pipelines;
• Sewers and drainage systems;
• Communications and data cables;
1.6 Such services / utilities may be hazardous if people or plant, tools and equipment come into
contact with them. Additionally any damage caused to utilities may cause disruption to the
worksite and surrounding area.
1.7 A ‘Competent Works Supervisor’ shall be in charge of excavations work. The competent
works supervisor shall be experienced in the type and scale of excavation work being
undertaken. Note that major projects may require more than one competent works
supervisor.
2. Excavation Design & Inspection

2.1 Excavation design is driven by the size and shape of the ground formation needed for the
works. However, in terms of ensuring excavation safety there are a number of significant
issues that need to be considered:
• Geology and ground water;

• Adjacent structures, infrastructure, water courses;
• Underground services / utilities;
• Availability of space at the worksite;
• Contaminated ground;
2.2 Excavations up to 1.5m deep do not require a design; however, the requirements of this
standard must be met during planning and excavation works.

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2.3 Excavations in excess of 1.5m in depth, and any excavation work adjacent to existing
structures, infrastructure, water courses and live services / utilities, shall require a design
by the competent engineer who shall hold a valid civil engineering qualification. Note that
the ‘design’ shall be appropriate to the depth of the excavation and ground conditions. A
detailed design with calculations may not be required if a sketch or brief instruction will
suffice. This shall be based on the judgment of the competent person.
2.4 The design shall specify the requirements for ensuring stability of the excavation such as
benching and / or shoring. Excavations between 1.5m and 5m shall require daily inspection
by the Contractor’s competent works supervisor. Major excavation works, where
excavations over 5m are required, shall require daily inspection by the competent engineer.
Records of inspections shall be maintained for review by the competent engineer.
3. Identification and Planning

3.1 The Contractor shall ensure that current utility drawings are secured.
3.2 To identify buried services / utilities, the minimum requirement shall be the hand excavation
of trial holes.
3.3 It is recommended that a ground survey is carried out. Devices such as a CAT (cable
avoidance tool) and / or portable generator (Genny) shall be used to assist in the
identification of existing services / utilities.
3.4 Radiographic surveys may be required. Radiographic surveys shall only be carried out by a
competent contractor approved for such work in the location.
3.5 The CAT and Genny – may be used to identify buried services / utilities.
3.6 User Guide
• Only trained persons shall use the CAT and Genny;

• Obtain plans / drawings and walk the site in advance;
• Use safe digging practice (trial holes / hand digging)
• Hold the C.A.T upright and use ‘Power’ and ‘Radio’ settings to sweep the whole area.
Sweep a further time once an excavation is at 0.3m;
• Use the sensitivity control correctly to pinpoint the conductor;

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• Remember the CAT alone cannot always locate every conductor including small
services and street lighting - use the Genny;
• Remember the CAT will only trace metallic conductors and not plastic pipes or fibre
optic cables for example.
4. Excavation work
4.1 Contractors shall develop a detailed method statement and risk assessment following the
survey but prior to commencement of works.
4.2 Method statements shall be submitted for DEC approval. Contractors shall consider the
following when developing the method statement:
• Excavation design;
• Traffic control;
• Plant requirements and plant safety;
• Excavation support / shoring requirements;
• Excavation edge protection requirements;
• Support for exposed services;
• Storage, stock piles and / or removal of spoil materials;
• Lighting requirements;
• Ventilation requirements;
• Electrical requirements (temporary power and distribution);
• Safety devices (air monitoring / earth movement monitoring);
• Rescue requirements, training and associated equipment ;
• Daily inspection criteria / schedule.
4.3 A permit to work system shall be established by the Contractor. All excavation works will be
carried out according to the approved relevant method statement / permit to work
restrictions.
4.4 A permit to work system shall be established by the Contractor. All excavation works will be
carried out according to the approved relevant method statement / permit to work
restrictions.
4.5 Excavations work shall be monitored by the appointed competent works supervisor /
competent engineer.
4.6 Exposed services / utilities may need to be supported. Utility bridges / culverts or steel wire
rope arrangements shall be used to support utility cables and pipes exposed during
excavations. Support proposals shall be detailed in the method statement and agreed prior
to the commencement of excavation work.
4.7 Contractors shall provide safe access and egress to excavations both during excavation
work and on completion of the excavation. Access into excavations shall be via secured
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4.8 Contractors shall ensure that excavations are sloped or stepped where ground conditions
may result in excavation collapse. The need for sloping or stepping shall be determined by
the competent supervisor / engineer. Typical sloping / stepping methods are shown below:
4.9 Contractors shall provide shoring for trenches where ground conditions or adjacent work
increase the risk of excavation collapse. The need for shoring shall be determined by the
competent supervisor / engineer. Typical shoring options include trench props, close
boarding, trench boxes and sheet piling. Complex or deep excavations may require
additional engineering solutions and ground anchoring. Open excavations shall be
dewatered in line with ground / environmental conditions and water table depth.
4.10 Contractors shall provide edge protection for all excavations over 1.5m in depth.
Excavation edge protection shall be a hard barrier. Cones, hazard warning tape and netlon
barriers are not acceptable measures of edge protection for excavations over 1.5m in
depth. Note that barriers should be at least 1m from the excavation.
4.11 Barriers shall be provided to prevent vehicles coming close to a trench / excavation during
backfilling. Should tippers or dumpers be used, then wheel barriers shall be installed – refer
to example shown below:
4.12 Debris netting shall be installed where there is a risk of loose earth and rock falling from
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4.13 Contractors shall ensure that flashing beacons and reflective signage are installed on
excavations next to public highways and walkways.
4.14 Bentonite used for slurry wall excavations shall be stored and pumped from specialist silos
/ tanks. Silos / tanks shall be bunded to prevent bentonite entering watercourses or surface
water drains. Bentonite waste may contain oils and may be classed as hazardous waste.
Waste bentonite shall be pumped back into holding tanks and shall not be pumped into
surface water drains.
4.15 Testing for toxic fumes / gases shall be required for all excavations in the vicinity of live
sewers. Atmospheric testing will be required to confirm acceptable entry conditions.
Atmospheric testing shall only be carried out by a competent person. Acceptable entry
conditions will meet the following basic requirements:
• Oxygen (O2) – greater than 19.5% and less than 23.5%;

• Lower Flammable Limit LFL – less than 10%;
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) – less than 35ppm;
• Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) – less than 10ppm.
4.16 The multi-gas monitor used must automatically alarm if any of the above values are
exceeded. The multi-gas monitor must be calibrated and certificates available to ensure
correct readings.
4.17 Contractors must also be aware that exhaust fumes from plant and generators can build up
in excavations and trenches. Periodic atmosphere testing shall be carried out in trenches
with restricted air movement such as narrow or deep trenches or enclosed tunnels.
Contractors shall carry out a risk assessment to determine the likelihood of toxic fumes /
gases building up in a trench or tunnel. Periodic testing shall be carried where out at the
start of each shift and at least once every 2 hours of continuous work where the likelihood
is high.
5. Tunnelling Work
5.1 Contractors shall develop a detailed method statement and risk assessment following the
ground survey. The Contractor shall develop a specific permit to work system for tunnelling
works.
5.2 Tunnelling work shall not proceed without an approved method statement and permit to
work. Method statements shall be submitted to DEC for approval.
5.3 Excavation of launch pits or shafts shall be in line with the excavation requirements of this
standard. Excavated materials shall be stored away from the edge of the launch pit
excavation or removed to the project stock pile.
5.4 Maintenance of tunnelling boring equipment shall be in line with HSES 017 – Mobile Plant
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maintained and relevant certification (including operator training certification and / or

licenses) shall be submitted to DEC for review / approval prior to commencement of work.
5.5 Access to the launch platform at the bottom of the shaft or ‘launch pit’ shall be via a scaffold
staircase. This shall be erected and inspected in line with the requirements of HSES 007 –
Scaffolding. Deep launch pits may require a hoist. Hoists shall be erected and inspected in
line with the requirements of HSES 004 – Lifting Operations.
5.6 Lifting equipment used to lower drilling / tunnelling equipment into the launch pit shall
comply with the requirements of HSES 004 – Lifting Operations.
5.7 Dewatering operations shall be implemented as required by the ground conditions.
5.8 Bentonite used for pipe jacking (lubrication) or for slurry shield TBM’s (tunnel boring
machines) shall be stored and pumped from specialist silos / tanks. Silos / tanks shall be
bunded to prevent bentonite entering watercourses or surface water drains. Bentonite
waste may contain oils and may be classed as hazardous waste. Waste bentonite shall be
pumped back into holding tanks and shall not be pumped into surface water drains.
5.9 The following risks shall be considered by Contractors during the development of the
method statement for tunnelling works and appropriate control measures planned for and
implemented:
• Launch pit and tunnel stability – rock or earth falls and rock bursts;
• Limited space and access;
• Air contamination or oxygen depletion;
• Use of compressed air and high pressure hydraulics;
• Projected particles from rock breaking, drilling or cutting;
• Ground gas or water inrush;
• Contaminated groundwater;
• Reduced visibility;
• Loss of power, including lighting and ventilation;
• Noise levels and vibration.
5.10 Launch pits and tunnels shall be inspected by a competent person in line with Section 2 of
this standard. Records of inspections shall be maintained for review by DEC.

Fall Protection &
Prevention
Reference: HSES-006
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Fall Protection & Prevention HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Working at height is the primary cause of fatalities in the construction industry
worldwide.
• A risk assessment shall be carried out to identify working at height hazards.
• Control measures to mitigate the risk of falling persons / objects shall be
implemented on site. Control measures shall be suitable and sufficient and shall
be inspected by a competent person prior to use or following alteration.
• Personnel erecting edge protection / fall protection equipment must be protected
from the risk of falls themselves.
• Personal safety equipment (e.g. harness / lanyard) used to mitigate the risk of a
fall shall be manufactured to internationally recognized standards. Persons using
personal safety equipment shall be trained in its safe use and maintenance.
• Appropriate signage shall be erected on site to warn all personnel of working at
height hazards / falling object hazards. Signage shall be clearly visible, and
where possible, in multiple languages relevant to the workforce / visitors.
• Rescue Plans to for personnel falling from height to be in place.
1. General
1.1 Fall protection is a primary consideration for all workplaces. The risk of a fall from height of
personnel or equipment is ever present and this standard sets out mandatory controls that
shall be applied in all places of work. No work shall commence where a significant risk of a
fall from height remains present.
1.2 Elimination of the hazard shall be the first priority. Contractors shall carry out a risk
assessment and ensure that work at height is eliminated as far as possible or suitable
protective measures implemented where work at height must proceed.
1.3 Persons falling from height are the most common cause of major and fatal injuries in the
construction industry. The risk of a person falling from height occurs in many work activities
such as:
• Scaffolding, false work and formwork erection;

• Structural Steel erection;
• Concreting and reinforcement work;
• Roofing, cladding and glazing;
• Excavation ;
• Crane rigging, erection, dismantling and maintenance;
• Lift and escalator installation;
• Mechanical and electrical services installation;
• Maintenance and cleaning.

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2. Fall Prevention and Fall Arrest

2.1 The term Fall Prevention is used to describe any arrangements made that physically
prevent persons from falling such as fully boarded work platforms, solid edge protection
barriers, restraint systems etc.
2.2 The term Fall Arrest is used to describe any arrangements made that allow a person to fall
and then arrests the fall before the person impacts any solid surface.
2.3 In each and every case of persons working at height the Contractor shall provide a means
of fall prevention as the first priority. Only in cases where fall prevention arrangements are
not practical will a means of fall arrest be used.
2.4 Where fall arrest systems are used the Contractor will provide a method statement and risk
assessment for the work activity.
3. Assessment of Work Activities

3.1 In the construction industry it is common for workers to interfere with protective measures.
People put themselves and their colleagues at risk by removing or altering access
equipment, guardrails / edge protection and hole-covers.
3.2 The priority is to ensure that the protective measures used are those least likely to be
interfered with. Secured boards covering a hole are superior to barriers or the use of a
harness when considering protective measures for slab openings and risers for example.
Barriers are easily removed and a harness may not be worn.
3.3 When working at height cannot be avoided, the selected protective measures MUST
consider a hierarchy of precautions – A safe working platform must be provided. If this
cannot be achieved then alternatives may be considered.
3.4 Note that it is acceptable to refuse to carry out work where the risk of a fall is too great.
Jobs must not be completed at any costs.
3.5 The protective measures selected shall be the strongest that are reasonable practicable
giving consideration to risk and cost.
3.6 No work at height where there is the risk of a fall from height shall commence without an
assessment of hazards and consideration of associated risks.

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4. Typical High Risk Locations

4.1 The risk of a fall from height will typically be increased when working on, in, or adjacent to
the following locations detailed in the table below. The protective measure detailed shall be
applied:
Scaffolds
All scaffold systems shall be erected by a
competent person in accordance with
HSES-007.
Scaffolders shall wear a harness and

double tail lanyard at all times.
When working in excess of 5m (or with 5m

clearance) a shock absorber shall be
worn.
Risers and Shafts

Openings to lift shafts are to be fully
protected with a secure, full height system
preventing unauthorised entry and
eliminating the risk of falls of persons or
materials. Safe working platforms are to be
provided for all those working in lift shafts.
Where a hole cover is impracticable or not

possible, then robust guardrails with toe
board are to be installed.

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Hole Openings
Where detailed reinforcement is not
continuous across a hole, then, as a
general rule a minimum of one layer of
A142 mesh should be incorporated prior to
concreting to guard against falls and
should be properly covered to avoid trip
hazard or leg traps.
Where mesh is not an appropriate

solution, then floor openings are to be
protected with robust securely fixed and
clearly marked covers to prevent the fall of
materials or persons through them. The
covers should be of sufficient strength to
allow persons and equipment to pass over
or work above the openings.
NOTE: PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR

ALL OPENINGS ARE ONLY REMOVED
WHEN WORK IS ACTUALLY TAKING
PLACE IN OR AROUND THE OPENING
AND EFFECTIVE SAFETY MEASURES
ARE EMPLOYED TO PREVENT FALLS
OF THOSE WORKING ON THEM.
Form Work / Roof Work

Work shall not proceed on formwork until
safe access / egress to the work area is
provided.
The work area shall have scaffold edge

protection / guardrails.
Where edge protection is not available

lifelines shall be installed as shown – refer
to Section 5 of this standard for lifeline
requirements.

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MEWPs
MEWP’s (Mobile Elevating Work
Platforms) are fitted with an anchor point
for a restraint lanyard to prevent operators
climbing out. The term MEWP includes
telescopic, boom and scissor lifts.
All operators shall wear a harness and

restraint lanyard. A fall arrest shock
absorber will not be used or should be
disengaged. Users must not attach
lanyards to structural points outside the
equipment. User shall not climb out of the
basket.
Work areas below MEWPs shall be

cordoned off to provide an exclusion zone
to protect other parties from falling objects.
Excavations
Ensure that hard barriers are in place for
all excavations in excess of 1.5 meters
deep. Refer to HSES-005 for further
guidance.
Loading Bay Gates

Gates at loading bays should be of a
counterbalanced type with an infill mesh
arrangement wherever possible. They are
considerably easier to lift from a position of
safety and there is always either a front or
back guard in position.
Ensure that counterbalanced gates are

ordered where it is possible to fit them
onto the loading bay arrangement.

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5. Lifelines and Fall Arrest / Restraint Equipment

5.1 Lifelines shall be installed using a minimum wire rope size of 10mm or 5/8”. The lifeline
shall be secured to a suitable and strong anchor point capable of withstanding the shock
load of a falling person.
5.2 Lifelines shall have a minimum of 3 clips (u bolts) installed over a 12” turn back and
tightened using a turnbuckle. The maximum span of a lifeline will be 10 meters. A
turnbuckle should be used where possible to tension deployed life lines.
5.3
Typical wire rope clip (U Bolt)
Typical arrangement of clips on wire rope.
Turnbuckle
5.4 Issued fall arrest equipment will consist of a harness, lanyard with snap hook and
detachable shock absorber. Fall arrest equipment (as opposed to restraint) shall be a last
resort.
5.5 Contractors must consider alternative means of completing work without using fall arrest as
the protective measure. The risk of falling from height should be eliminated or reduced
where this is practically possible and a safe work platform provided.
Lanyard with Shock Absorber Engaged / Snap Hook &

Harness
Disengaged Karabiner
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Shock Absorber Dis-Engaged (Below) Karabiner
5.6 Note the shock absorber type shown can be detached from the karabiner and re-attached
to the karabiner at the opposite end to disengage the shock absorber from the lanyard. This
should only be done under controlled conditions as a restraint system.
5.7 Safe Work Method Statements shall give clear definition of how a harness will be used and
mention anchor ratings, approvals and permits if required. (see table)
Definition of Shock Anchor Mandatory Example

Harness absorber Rating Requirement
Application Required? (Min)
FALL Either or 6kN Harness to be
RESTRAINT OK set up and
Safe work tied off to
environment ensure that
provided, full breach is
however, partial not possible
breach required
TRAVEL No 6kN Life lines to

RESTRAINT be installed.
Worker is Harness to be
exposed to an set up and
unprotected tied off to
edge with a fall ensure that
risk of >2m the worker’s
elbows cannot
reach the
edge

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SECONDARY YES where 15kn Lifer lines to

ARREST adequate be installed.
Worker is clearance Additional
exposed to an is measures
unprotected available. such as air
edge with a fall bags or safety
risk >2m (e.g. nets may be
formwork installed.
erection)
PRIMARY YES where 15kN Environment

ARREST #1 adequate shall allow for
Unique one off clearance full deployment
activity where is of shock
worker is available. absorber
exposed to without worker
falling >2m (e.g. striking any
tower crane obstacle or
erection / ground
maintenance)
PRIMARY YES 15kN Environment

ARREST #2 Inertia shall allow for
Repetitious Reel full deployment
activity where may be of shock
workers are used absorber
using a harness without worker
as a primary striking any
means of fall obstacle or
protection (e.g. ground
complex
formwork / steel
erection)
5.8 Where a lanyard and harness is used workers shall be trained to anchor the lanyard at a
high level ABOVE head height where physically possible. Contractors shall consider
ground clearance when the use of a lanyard and harness is the selected control measure.
Sufficient clearance should be present to ensure that workers do not contact the ground or
other obstructions before a fall is arrested.
5.9 All webbing fall arrest equipment shall be inspected on a regular basis. Damaged
equipment shall be removed from service. Fall arrest equipment shall be stored in a dry
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5.10 Inertia reel fall protection is an alternative option to disengaging shock absorbers or using
restraint protection. Operatives issued inertia reels MUST be fully trained in their use and
limitations.
5.11 Inertia reels must be anchored overhead and should not be used unless there is at least
5m of unobstructed clearance. A rescue plan must be developed before inertia reels are
used. Users must not travel horizontal distances beyond 2m due to the danger of excess
swing should a fall occur.
5.12 Karabiners must be maintained. Dust and environmental conditions can cause the thread
on the screwed gate of the mechanism to jam. Unscrew and test regularly. Do not use
pliers to unscrew the gate, this will damage the mechanism and it may not unscrew when
most needed.
6. Suspension Trauma / Rescue

6.1 Suspension Trauma:
A person suspended in a harness will immediately be in Suspension Trauma as a result of
the Femoral Arteries being restricted which could have serious effects on the body, such
as:
• The body will automatically go into shock, the degree of which will depend on the
circumstances and any injuries suffered as a result of the fall;
• Low oxygen levels to the brain could cause the person to faint, putting further
pressure on the Femoral Arteries and possibility shutting off the blood supply to the
legs;
• Suspension in the unconscious state can lead a lowering of the Blood Pressure;
• Suspension Trauma could lead to Venus pooling and build-up of Toxins in the legs
within 10-15 minutes leading to Cardiac Arrest, Toxic Shock or renal failure if treated
incorrectly;
• The suspended person must receive immediate medical attention no matter how long
they have been suspended;
• Persons that have been rescued should be seated with their knees (legs) pulled up to
their chest and kept in this position for 20 – 30 minutes or until the emergency
services arrive. This must be stated in the emergency rescue procedures and briefed
to the first aid team;
• The Emergency Services MUST be called immediately

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6.2 Rescue:
• Before any work is carried out using PFPE a written rescue procedure, possibly
requiring proprietary rescue equipment must be in place and methods communicated
to all involved;
• Any equipment designated to be used in the case of rescue must be kept as close to
the workplace as possible and be available at all times.
7. Falling Object Prevention

7.1 All edges of working platforms and work areas that objects may fall from will be provided
with securely fixed continuous toe boards that are at least 150mm high. This requirement
applies to temporary working platforms, working platforms that form part of machinery or
equipment and floor areas of structures under construction where work activity is on-going.
7.2 Where work is on-going on the exterior faces of structures the working platforms that are
used to gain access will be fitted with lightweight mesh or netting to prevent objects falling
from them. Contractors will ensure that any working platform to which mesh or netting is
fitted is capable of withstanding any additional loads that may be imposed by the wind.
7.3 Contractors will provide solid heavy duty barriers where mobile plant, equipment or vehicles
are required to operate on raised structures or adjacent to excavations.
7.4 Materials and equipment will not be stored or located on edges of working areas or
platforms.
7.5 All materials and waste that may be blown by the wind from raised structures will be
secured and stored in a manner that prevents them from being blown from the structure.
7.6 Where objects are being transferred between different levels by manual means they will be
carried by hand or raised or lowered with ropes and containers. The throwing of objects is
prohibited.
7.7 Any load that is to be lifted by a mechanical appliance will be checked prior to lifting to
ensure that there are no loose objects on it that may fall during the lifting process.
7.8 All persons working at height in areas where working platforms with toe boards are not
provided will carry all tools and equipment on tool belts or in backpacks.
8. Training
8.1 Supervisors of persons using fall arrest systems will be trained in the correct installation,
use and maintenance of fall arrest systems.
8.2 All persons required to use fall arrest systems will receive formal training in safe working at
height prior to using such systems. The supervisor will brief all persons using fall arrest
systems prior to them undertaking the work activity. The briefing will be based on the risk
assessment and a written record will be made and available on request.

Scaffolding
Reference: HSES-007
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Scaffolding HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Scaffold shall be erected by trained workers under the supervision of a
competent person.
• Heavy duty or complex scaffold shall be designed by a competent
person. Loading calculations shall be documented to ensure that the proposed
scaffold is fit for purpose.
• Scaffold shall be visually inspected by a competent person on a daily basis to
ensure that no unauthorized alterations have been carried out. Scaffold deemed
unsafe to use shall be clearly signed to prevent accidental or inadvertent use.
The recommended method of signage is through the scaffold tag system.
• Scaffold inspection by a competent person shall be documented at least once
every 7 days for each scaffold. The recommended method of documenting
weekly inspection is through the scaffold tag system.
• The requirements of this SWP shall be incorporated into all method statements
for work requiring the use of or erection of scaffold.
1. Introduction
1.1 The HSES is not intended to specify scaffold erection methods, which are set out in
manufacturer’s instructions and industry codes of practice. This HSES defines the manner
in which Contractor project management teams and Sub-Contractors shall organize and
manage scaffolding operations.
1.2 Properly erected and maintained scaffold provides employees with safe access to work
locations, stable working platforms, and temporary storage for tools and materials.
1.3 The principle causes of scaffolding incidents include:
• Incorrect selection of scaffold / scaffold system;

• Incorrect erection of the scaffold / scaffold system;
• Failure of scaffold components;
• Adverse weather / environmental conditions;
• Inadequate fall protection measure and misuse of fall arrest equipment;
• Overloading.
2. Scaffold Selection
2.1 There are numerous types of scaffold commonly used in the construction industry and it is
a fundamental safety requirement that the selected scaffold be fit for purpose. There are
many factors that determine suitability; the most common are listed below:
• Nature and duration of work planned;

• Height and loading;
• Access / egress;

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• Weather and environmental aspects;

• Proximity of other hazards (Lifting operations, overhead electrical services etc);
• Ground stability / stability of supporting structures;
Once the factors are clearly determined the selection of suitable scaffold can be made.
2.2 A competent scaffold supervisor shall be appointed to oversee the erection and dismantling
of scaffold. The competent scaffold supervisor shall be responsible for daily scaffold
inspection. Any company involved in the erection, inspection and dismantling of scaffold
shall appoint a competent scaffold supervisor.
2.3 The competent scaffolding supervisor shall hold a valid 3rd party certificate for the design,
erection and inspection of scaffolding. Note that major projects may require more than one
competent scaffolding supervisor.
2.4 Note that proprietary scaffold systems shall not be mixed. For example, ‘Cup lock’
components should not be mixed with ‘Kwikstage’ components. Only additional bracing
tubes and raking tubes may be utilized with proprietary scaffold systems.
3. Scaffolding Design
3.1 Heavy duty or complex scaffold requirements shall require a documented design complete
with loading calculations. Scaffold design shall be documented and shall be carried out by
the competent scaffolding supervisor.
3.2 There are three basic requirements to ensure that scaffold is properly designed for the
intended use. Firstly it must be designed to be capable of withstanding its own weight and
that of the static loads that may be imposed on it, such as materials and equipment.
Secondly it must be designed to withstand the force of any dynamic loads that may be
imposed on it, such as wind, movement of materials or movement of the scaffolding itself.
Thirdly all imposed loads must be given a factor of safety to provide a safe working load for
the scaffolding.
3.3 Maximum Static Load + Maximum Dynamic Load + Factor of Safety = Safe Working Load
4. Scaffold Erection
4.1 Competence:
• Each group of workers involved in scaffolding erection shall contain a scaffold charge
hand or foreman. The scaffold charge hand or foreman shall hold a valid 3rd party
training certificate for scaffold erection / dismantling. General scaffold workers need
not hold 3rd party training but shall have attended, as a minimum, a full day of in
house training;
• Any company responsible for scaffold erection will maintain training records and
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provided in house, the relevant Contractor shall document the methods used to
assess competency.
4.2 Exclusion Zone
• All scaffold erection / dismantling areas will be provided with barriers and warning
signs to exclude personnel or vehicles not specifically involved with the scaffolding
work;
• Where such areas are adjacent to members of the public or 3rd parties’ then
protection from falling objects will be provide. This may include the construction of
covered walkways (crash decks) in pedestrian areas or the use of scaffold screens
and catch nets.
Covered pedestrian walkway Screen nets Catch nets
4.3 The competent scaffolding supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring that exclusion
zones are in place and maintained at all times whilst scaffold construction activity is on-
going.
4.4 All materials being used for scaffolding construction will be checked prior to use, to ensure
that they are in good condition and free from defects / damage. Any materials found to be
defective will be clearly marked as defective and removed from the work area.
4.5 All workers involved in the erection / dismantlement of scaffold shall utilize fall protection
equipment. All persons shall wear a full body harness complete with twin tail lanyards fitted
with snap hooks.
4.6 Where a lanyard and harness is used workers shall be trained to anchor the lanyard at a
high level ABOVE head height where physically possible.
4.7 Contractors shall consider ground clearance when the use of a lanyard and harness is the
selected control measure. Sufficient clearance should be present to ensure that workers do
not contact the ground or other obstructions before a fall is arrested.
4.8 Rescue procedures for workers suspended at height must be planned for and relevant
rescue equipment shall be on site.

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5. General Scaffold Safety Requirements

5.1 Typical Safe Working Platform
Handrail (min 1m)
Mid-rail (min 0.5m)
Toe Board (min 0.15m)
5.2 All working platforms shall be approx. 600mm wide (3 standard scaffold boards) where no
alternative standard is specified by the manufacturer.
5.3 All working platforms shall be fitted with toe boards. Toe boards shall be at least 150mm
high (where no alternative standard is specified by the manufacturer) and shall be robust
enough to prevent materials, debris and tools falling from the working platform.
5.4 Secure hand and mid rails shall be fitted for fall prevention. Typically, hand rails will be 1m
high and mid rails will be 0.5m high (mid-way between handrail and working platform).
Contractors shall install hand and mid rails in accordance with these requirements where
no specific manufacturers dimensions are stated.
5.5 Ladders shall be secured and shall extend at least 1m above the working platform.
6. Inspection & Authorization for Use

6.1 Before scaffolding is taken into use it will be inspected by the competent supervisor or
nominated inspector to ensure that it has been constructed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions or the planned design. Nominated inspectors shall hold a valid
3rd party scaffold inspection certificate and shall be familiar with the scaffold system in use.
6.2 Scaffold shall be inspected daily by the competent scaffolding supervisor or nominated
inspector.
6.3 Scaffolding that has been constructed in accordance with the planned design will be
authorized for use by displaying a notice at all access points detailing the following
information:
The unique identification and location of the scaffolding

The name of the person making the check
The date that the check was completed
The intended loading capacity of the scaffold
The scaffold tag system shown on the right is the
recommended method for scaffold identification.

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Scaffold tags shall be updated on a weekly basis (7 days)

or when a scaffold is deemed unfit for purpose through the
daily inspection regime.
7. Scaffolding Use
7.1 User Inspection
• Users of scaffolding will inspect it on a daily basis to identify that all the basic fall
prevention elements remain in place;
• Where this is not the case, the competent person shall be informed and work on the
scaffolding will be suspended until such time as the fall prevention measures are
reinstated and the scaffold deemed safe to use by the appointed competent
scaffolding supervisor.
7.2 Prohibition of Alterations
• Users of scaffolding are to be prohibited from altering or dismantling any part of

scaffolding;
• Required alterations shall be made known to the relevant competent supervisor who
shall determine if alterations can be made without compromising the safety of the
existing scaffold;
• Should the alterations be significant, the scaffold may need to be dismantled and a
new scaffold erected.
7.3 Housekeeping
• Users of scaffold are required to maintain unobstructed access and egress at all
times. All debris and materials no longer required will be removed from scaffold on a
daily basis;
• All materials and equipment used on scaffold will be stored in a manner that does not
obstruct the free movement of the people or overload an area of scaffold.
7.4 Removal From Use
• Before any dismantling activity is undertaken, the

scaffold will be removed from use. ‘Do Not Use’ signs
(scaffold tags) shall be place on the scaffold to be
dismantled and, where necessary, access physically
barred.

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8. Mobile Scaffold Systems

8.1 Mobile aluminium scaffolds have their limitations and should only be used in suitable
conditions. Contractors should consider if heavy duty scaffold or a MEWP is the safer
option.
8.2 All workers involved in mobile aluminium scaffolding construction / dismantling activities will
be trained in the safe erection of use of the specific mobile scaffold in use. This training
may be provided in house by a competent person.3rd party training, while recommended, is
not required.
8.3 Mobile aluminium scaffold shall only be erected using the components supplied by the
relevant manufacturer. Substitution of components shall invalidate the inspection
concessions set out in 6.4 of this HSES.
8.4 The use, by erectors, of a safety harness with a restraint lanyard attached to the tower
scaffold is not an acceptable safe system of work when constructing a mobile aluminium
scaffold. In the event of a fall the scaffold is likely to overturn as a result of the shock load.
8.5 A safer method for the safe erection / dismantling of mobile aluminium scaffolds is the
‘Through the Trapdoor’ method. Below is an example of this method;
At no time should erectors be on the outside of

the scaffold.
Where the working platform is greater than two

lifts, a rest or mid platform should be installed
(Note that Contractors shall consult the
manufacturer’s specified requirements for exact
details).
Towers with a working platform in excess of 3m

shall have stabilizers fitted. Towers with a
working platform of 8m or more should change
stabilizers for extendable outriggers (Note that
Contractors shall consult the manufacturer’s
specified requirements for exact details).
8.6 The use of the scaffold tag system for mobile aluminium scaffolds with a working platform
of less than 3m is not mandatory. The scaffold tag system shall be applied to all mobile
aluminium scaffolds in excess of 3m.
8.7 Should substitute components be used in the erection process then the scaffold shall be
subject to inspection process set out in 4.6 of this HSES.
8.8 In certain circumstances it will be acceptable to use a mobile tower scaffold that is
incomplete. This will only apply where the top guardrail cannot be attached due to an

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obstruction such as pipe work, ductwork or containment work. In these circumstances

users of the mobile scaffold tower must use a harness and lanyard.
8.9 The lanyard must be attached to a secure anchor point, NOT the mobile aluminium scaffold
itself. The anchor point must be able to take the shock load of a falling person.
8.10 Shock absorbers must be removed or disengaged where insufficient clearance exists.
Typically with a 2m shock absorber, a clearance of 5m would be required.
9. Podium Steps and Specialist Working Platforms

9.1 Contractors are encouraged to purchase and use podiums steps and other bespoke
solutions that are manufactured to relevant international standards.
9.2 The use of specialist podium steps or similar access systems shall be subject to approval.

Formwork Systems
Reference: HSES-008
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Formwork Systems HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Temporary works such as formwork, false work and temporary work platforms
(including scaffold) are critical components in the construction process, the
failure of which may result in major loss through damage or injury. Such work
shall be designed by a competent person.
• Temporary formwork shall be erected by trained workers under the guidance of
a competent Formwork Supervisor. The competent formwork supervisor shall be
experienced in the use of the selected formwork system.
• Formwork shall be inspected by a competent person prior to use and on a daily
basis thereafter.
• Formwork systems shall be fit for purpose and shall be manufactured to
internationally recognized standards. Formwork systems shall not use
components and / or fittings from alternative formwork systems or substitute
components unless expressly approved by the competent supervisor.
• Fall prevention / protection shall be a primary consideration during the erection
of formwork / false work. A formwork method statement, complete with risk
assessment shall be prepared in advance of any work. Control measures shall
include formwork support and bracing, lifting operations and working at height.
1. Introduction
1.1 This guidance in this HSES (Health, Safety and Environmental Standards) details the
safety requirements for the design and erection / dismantlement of formwork, shoring
systems (false work) and associated temporary work platforms.
1.2 The main hazards associated with formwork are structural collapse, falling persons and
falling objects.
1.3 Contractors shall appoint a competent person (Engineer) who shall be responsible for the
design of formwork systems.
1.4 A Formwork Supervisor shall be appointed to oversee the erection and dismantling of
formwork systems. Note that major projects may require more than one competent
Formwork Supervisor.
2. Selection and Design

2.1 Contractors, in consultation with the Faithful+Gould (or sub-consultant) shall select an
appropriate formwork system based on the project requirements.
2.2 The competent person (Engineer) shall be responsible for preparing a detailed design.
Particular consideration should be given to the following:
• Stability; • Fall protection / Fall prevention;

• Loading capacity (SWL); • Lifting requirements (materials / plant /

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• Environmental conditions; formwork systems);

• Access / egress for people and plant; • Inspection requirements / arrangements.
2.3 Where necessary the supplier and / or manufacturer shall be consulted to ensure that their
equipment is suitable for the intended use.
2.4 DEC engineering staff shall check and confirm acceptance of submitted form work designs
prior to commencement of work.
3. Planning
3.1 Contractors shall prepare a detailed method statement complete with risk assessment for
the erection / dismantling of formwork systems.
3.2 Contractors shall ensure that all works are carried out by competent, trained persons under
the supervision of the ‘Formwork Supervisor’ who shall be familiar with the formwork
system selected.
3.3 All workers involved in formwork erection / dismantling activities will be trained in the safe
methods of working and in particular the manner in which fall prevention or arrest is to be
achieved.
3.4 Contractors will maintain detailed information of the training provided and the methods that
they have used for assessment of competency and suitability for all employees undertaking
formwork erection / dismantling activities.
4. Erection / Dismantling – Safety Requirements

4.1 Contractors shall ensure that those constructing and dismantling formwork can carry out
their work safely, with particular regard to preventing falls from height and falling objects.
4.2 Contractors shall prevent the false work support collapsing under load and shall ensure that
the following safety additional requirements are understood and implemented:
Formwork Safety Considerations

Formwork – False work Support
Contractors shall ensure that formwork decking
/ tables are supported with beams and
appropriate back propping supports or false
work scaffold systems.
Bespoke formwork systems will require the use

of specified components such as tripod
supports or bracing props.
Contractors shall not use improvised methods /

materials to support formwork tables and
decking.

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Formwork – Floor Tables
Contractors shall ensure that formwork
carpenters are provided a safe system of work
for laying out formwork ply.
Contractors shall provide a safe means of

access / egress and implement fall protection
measures
During ply installation Contractors shall provide

anchored lifelines and fall protection around
voids. Refer to HSES - 006 Fall Protection /
Prevention.
Formwork – Lifting Operations

Contractors shall ensure that formwork lifting
operations are carried out in a safe, controlled
manner.
Where pre-formed shutters or flying tables are

craned into position the contractor shall ensure
that the component is tied and slung securely
by trained riggers and adequately braced to
prevent twisting.
Contractors shall ensure that specialized lifting

gear required for bespoke formwork systems
meets the requirements of HSES – 004 Lifting
Operations.
Formwork Deck – Edge Protection

Contractors shall install edge protection at the
earliest opportunity. Ideally prior to the
commencement of steelwork.
Edge protection shall be robust enough to hold

the load of a falling / tripping person.
Edge boards / toe boards shall also be installed

to protect against falling objects.

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Formwork - Columns Shutters
Contractors shall provide a safe working
platform for the erection of formwork column
shutters.
Contractors shall not allow workers to stand on

walings or on top of the shutters to carry out
works.
Contractors shall provide a scaffold platform or

utilise a bespoke cantilver work platform.

access / egress to all work platforms.
Formwork – Wall Shutters
Contractors shall provide a safe working
platform for the erection of formwork wall
shutters.
Contractors shall not allow workers to stand on

walings or on top of the shutters to carry out
works.
Contractors shall provide a scaffold platform or

utilise a bespoke cantilver work platform (as
shown).

access / egress to all work platforms.
Climbing & Specialist Formwork Systems
Where complex formwork systems are to be
employed (e.g. Flying tables, jump form / slip
form) Contractors shall provide a detailed
proposal for approval. Approval may also be
required from the Clients agent or specialist
sub-consultant.

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Climbing & Specialist Formwork Systems
Where climbing / specialist formwork systems
are to be used, the ‘Formwork Supervisor’ shall
be experience in the relevant techniques and
safety requirements associated with its use.
On acceptance of proposals a detailed method

statement shall be generated for the works by
the Contractor.
4.3 Contractors shall ensure that all formwork is erected in the correct manner and is checked
by a competent person prior to pouring of concrete. Forms shall normally be witnessed by
Faithful+Gould prior to concrete pouring; however, documentary evidence of such checks
shall be retained by the Contractor for inspection by DEC on request.
4.4 Faithful+Gould and DEC shall continually monitor compliance with this standard and shall
stop unsafe works until required safety precautions are implemented.
5. Concrete Pouring
5.1 Concrete buckets / cranes used during concrete placement shall comply with and be
utilized in line with HSES 004 - Lifting Operations.
5.2 Mobile concrete placing booms shall comply with and be utilized in line with HSES – 004
Lifting Operations and HSES 017 - Mobile Plant & Vehicles.
5.3 Mobile concrete placing booms shall be positioned on level ground with outriggers fully
extended prior to commencement of work. The flexible hose shall be not be left hanging
freely while concrete is pumped and shall be held or tied to prevent any whiplash.
5.4 Static placing booms shall be installed and commissioned by a competent person. Placing
booms shall comply with and be utilized in line with HSES 004 - Lifting Operations and
HSES 017 - Mobile Plant & Vehicles.
5.5 Appropriate PPE shall be used by those operatives involved in concrete works (e.g.
wellingtons, rubber / nitrile gloves / safety goggles / overalls etc.).

Plant, Tools & Equipment
Reference: HSES-009
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Plant, Tools & Equipment HSE Standards
Key Points:
• A high percentage of injuries in the construction industry are due to either the
misuse of plant, tools and equipment or the unwitting use of faulty plant tools
and equipment.
• Users shall be instructed in the safe use of static plant and equipment and hand
held power tools by an experienced user.
• Plant, tools and equipment shall be maintained and repaired by a competent
person or plant department.
• Plant, tools and equipment shall be inspected daily or before use by the user.
• Plant, tools and equipment shall be inspected monthly by a competent person
and a colour coded tag attached to confirm that it is fit for purpose.
1. Selection and Use

1.1 Contractors shall select, supply and use plant, tools and equipment manufactured in
accordance with international standards (BS / EN or equivalent international standard).
Related accessories and consumables shall be in line with manufacturers guidelines.
1.2 Typical equipment within the scope of this standard will include diesel, air and electrically
powered static or hand held plant, tools and equipment. Typical equipment found on the
ROYAL ATLANTIS project includes, but is not limited to that shown below:
Chop Saw Angle Grinder Hand Held Mixer Power / Hammer Drill
Concrete Saw / Grinder Planer / Sander Welding Set Reciprocating Saw
Compactor Cement Mixer Power Float Portable Generator

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Spray Pump (Mortars) Concrete Poker Grout Injector Cartridge Gun
Table Saw Rebar Cutter Block Saw Core Drill
1.3 Note that the control and maintenance of mobile plant is detailed in HSES-017 Mobile
Plant & Vehicles. The control and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment is
detailed in HSES-011 Electricity. The control and maintenance of lifting equipment is
detailed in HSES-004 Lifting Operations.
1.4 Plant, tools and equipment shall be delivered to site with all manufacturers’ standard safety
features and guards in place and in working order.
1.5 All plant, tools and equipment shall be inspected on arrival at site by the Contractor prior to
use. Defective equipment shall be rejected and returned to the supplier.
1.6 Contractors shall ensure that all equipment supplied to site by Sub-Contractors meet the
requirements set out in this HSES.
1.7 Contractors shall maintain a register or log of all plant, tools and equipment on site
(excluding basic hand tools).
2. Maintenance & Inspection

2.1 Contractors shall establish a monthly inspection and maintenance regime for all plant, tools
and equipment on site that has moving parts. Plant, tools and equipment shall be
maintained and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines. Inspection and
maintenance records shall be established and retained on site for review.
2.2 Contractors shall establish a monthly inspection and maintenance regime for all electrically
powered equipment and accessories on site. Inspection and maintenance records shall be
established and retained on site for review.
2.3 A colour tagging system or similar shall be established by Contractors for plant, tools and
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accordance with 2.1 and 2.3 above shall be tagged with a specific colour tag (or equivalent
system).
2.4 The specific tagging system and frequency shall be determined by the Contractor and shall
be set out in the project HSE Plan for review and approval.
2.5 General hand tools (without moving parts) shall be subject to pre-use inspection by the
user. Contractors shall ensure that defective hand tools and accessories are removed from
site.
3. Competence & Training

3.1 Contractors shall ensure that all users are competent to carry out pre-use safety checks for
all issued plant, tools and equipment.
3.2 Contractors shall ensure that all users are competent in the safe use of issued plant, tools
and equipment. Such training may be provided in house by a person deemed competent
through their experience and training. Where specific third party training is required (legally
or contractually) this requirement shall be mandatory over in house training.
3.3 Contractors will maintain detailed information of the instruction and / or training provided.
Records shall be retained on site for review.
4. Key Hazards & Risks

4.1 Contractors shall assess the hazards & risks associated with all plant, tools and equipment
on site. Appropriate control measures shall be identified and documented in the HSE plan
and task method statements. Contractors shall monitor work in progress and ensure that
planned control measures are implemented.
4.2 Safety features (e.g. emergency stop / auto shut off devices & triggers) and guards
identified as necessary control measures shall be in place and in working order prior to use.
4.3 Plant, tools and equipment without the appropriate safety features and guards shall be
removed from site. Users who continue to use such equipment despite previous instruction
and training will be subject to retraining and / or disciplinary action.
4.4 PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) identified as a necessary control measure shall be
available and issued to users prior to commencement of work by the Contractor. PPE shall
be in line with the requirements of HSES-020 Personal Safety Equipment and PPE.
4.5 Contractors shall ensure that operating controls are clearly marked and that safety related
signage, labels and warning notices are placed on items of plant, tools and equipment
where possible. Alternatively, safety related signage and safety posters may be placed in
the location of static plant to warn and educate both operators and those in the vicinity.

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5. Vibration
5.1 Vibration constitutes a long term hazard to users of plant, tools and equipment.
5.2 Contractors shall ensure that the continuous use of vibrating equipment is minimized.
Contractors shall review the vibration exposure for plant, tool and equipment operators /
users and establish control measures for reducing hand arm vibration (HAV).
5.3 The level of vibration experienced by an individual can be reduced through measure such
as:
• Use of vibration reducing PPE (e.g. anti-vibration gloves);

• Implementation of daily maximum exposure for workers (for example, work on a
specific type of equipment may be limited to one hour per working day for any specific
individual);
• Purchasing plant and equipment with a low vibration power tools (e.g. drills /
breakers);
• Maintaining plant and equipment.
5.4 Contractors are advised to identify those workers with long term exposure to vibration.
Professional, routine health surveillance is recommended for those workers who have or
will have long term exposure to excessive vibration.
6. Noise
6.1 Exposure to noise is a long term hazard to users of plant, tools and equipment and all other
persons in the vicinity of sustained high levels of noise.
6.2 Contractors shall ensure that exposure to noise is minimized. Excessive noise emitted from
plant, tools and equipment can cause, over a period of time, progressive and irreversible
loss of hearing. Where noise cannot be avoided it must be reduced.
6.3 Contractors shall assess the noise output in dB (decibel) of all site plant, tools and
equipment and associated activities. Note that the dB reading shall be taken at 1m distance
with a calibrated noise meter.
6.4 Contractors shall ensure that mandatory hearing protection is provided for all workers
exposed to 85 dB or greater. Providing ear defenders / plugs with a sound noise reduction
(SNR) of 30+ will adequately control most noise hazards. Exposed workers will include not
just plant and tool operators but those assisting or working nearby.
6.5 Contractors shall assess noise pollution from work related activities to protect the general
public in adjacent or nearby residential and commercial establishments and public
institutions such as schools or hospitals. Typically daytime noise levels experienced inside
such establishments should not exceed:

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dB(A) Day dB(A) Night Establishment

55 45 Residential property
55 45 Public institution (e.g. schools / hospital)
65 55 Commercial (e.g. office)
75 75 Industrial (e.g. factory)
6.6 The level of noise experienced can be reduced through measure such as:
• Use of PPE (ear defenders / plugs);

• Use of deflection (sound wave deflection can be achieved with simple boarding);
• Implementation of daily maximum exposure for workers (e.g. work on a specific type
of equipment may be limited to one hour per working day for any specific individual);
• Purchasing plant and equipment with a lower noise output (e.g. generators);
• Maintaining plant and equipment;
• Plan low noise activity for night works / weekends;
• Carry out works off site (e.g. cutting of stone or steel may be carried out in an off-site
industrial facility rather than on site).
6.7 Contractors are advised to identify those workers with long term exposure to noise.
Professional, routine health surveillance is recommended for those workers who have or
will have long term exposure to excessive noise.

Fire Safety
Reference: HSES-010
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Fire Safety HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Fire can result in a major incident involving fatal accidents and
significant property damage.
• The risk of a fire is high when hot works are carried out. All hot works shall be
carried out under a permit to work system.
• Flammable materials and substances shall be stored in a safe location where the
risk of fire spread is minimized. Flammable waste shall be removed from any
facility / construction site at the earliest possible time.
• Clear signage shall be installed to identify flammable materials and substances.
• Clear signage shall be installed to identify alarms and emergency routes and fire
fighting / fire safety equipment.
• Fire fighting equipment shall be made available at all work places. Fire fighting
equipment shall be manufactured in line with EN or equivalent international
standards.
• A fire risk assessment shall be mandatory for all projects and occupied facilities.
• A fire safety and emergency plan detailing specific emergency arrangements in
the event of a fire shall be developed for all projects and occupied facilities.
• An Emergency Coordinator shall be appointed to implement the fire safety and
emergency plan and coordinate fire safety and emergency events.
1. Duties & responsibility

1.1 An ‘Emergency Coordinator’ and deputy shall be appointed for each project or facility. The
Emergency Coordinator shall be a senior member of staff.
1.2 Emergency Coordinators shall be provided sufficient training and / or instruction to enable
them to perform the function in a competent manner. Such training and / or instruction may
be provided internally or through third party training.
1.3 The Emergency Coordinator shall work closely with the relevant project HSE team or
facility HSE representative.
1.4 The Emergency Coordinator shall (in conjunction with the project HSE team):
• Prepare a ‘Fire Safety & Emergency Plan’;

• Prepare and deliver staff training and prepare training materials for use at induction;
• Prepare and maintain emergency / fire safety signage;
• Initiate emergency evacuation and planned emergency response;
• Coordinate and communicate with all relevant parties including Faithful+Gould, DEC
staff, services and client representatives;
• Investigate emergency events and prepare detailed reports complete with
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1.5 Fire Marshalls shall be appointed for each project or facility.
1.6 There shall be a ratio of 1:150 of Fire Marshalls to general labour. Note that this ratio may
be less than 1:150 where specified in local HSE regulations or contractual requirements.
1.7 Fire Marshalls shall be provided sufficient training and / or instruction to enable them to
perform the function in a competent manner. Such training and / or instruction may be
provided internally or through third party training.
1.8 Fire Marshalls shall:
• Understand the fire safety and emergency plan (A suggested format is available from
DEC);
• Facilitate evacuation of the facility or project site with particular responsibility for a
zone or specified area;
• Engage small, localized fires utilizing on site firefighting equipment;
• Assist emergency services;
• Assist the Emergency Coordinator.
2. Fire Risk Assessment

2.1 The Emergency Coordinator in conjunction with the project HSE team shall be required to
assess the risk of fire in the workplace. In order to complete this, a Fire Risk Assessment
shall be completed.
2.2 Fire Risk Assessments shall identify the following:
• What are the hazards? For example: combustible materials within building, hot works,
naked flames, hot surfaces and flammable gases;
• Who are the people at risk? For example: workers in the area or persons conducting
the work;
• Fire spread. If the fire was to spread – how quickly? How can the risk of fire spread be
limited;
• Safety precaution. For example: Permit to Work, fire extinguishers, fire watch, smoke
alarms etc.
2.3 Fire Risk Assessments shall be updated on a quarterly basis.
2.4 A suggested fire risk assessment format is available from DEC. This format shall be used
when possible.
2.5 DEC management teams shall ensure that a fire risk assessment is carried out on every
active project.

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3. Fire Alarm
3.1 An emergency / fire alarm system shall be established on project sites and offsite facilities.
3.2 Emergency / fire alarms should be suitable and sufficient for the project site or facility. Fire
alarms may be electrical, air powered or manual.
3.3 Fire alarms shall be routinely tested and maintained. Records of such maintenance shall be
retained by the Emergency Coordinator or project HSE team.
4. Fire Drills
4.1 Regular fire drills are critical in ensuring all persons are aware of what to do in the event of
a fire. The Emergency Coordinator shall ensure that fire drills are conducted quarterly on
sites and annually in other facilities (general offices, project, etc.).
4.2 Fire drills will be timed and information collated by the Emergency Coordinator in order to
review the effectiveness of planned emergency arrangements. As necessary the Fire
Safety & Emergency Plan shall be revised.
5. Means of Escape
5.1 The Contractor shall ensure that there are an adequate numbers of emergency exits
relative to the number of persons likely to be in the location.
5.2 All emergency exits will lead directly to place of safety and shall not require users to pass
through a hazardous location.
5.3 Emergency exit doors will open in the direction of escape and shall be kept clear and
unlocked at all times.
5.4 Emergency escape routes from site shall have clear signage, and where necessary,
emergency lighting (refer to HSES 001 – General HSE Requirements).
5.5 All escape routes and emergency exits from temporary offices will have signs that have a 2
hour photo luminescent rating or battery powered lighting to enable them to be seen in the
event of lighting failure. Cabling for emergency lighting should be fire retardant and LSF
(Low Smoke & Fume).

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6. Fire Fighting & Emergency Equipment

6.1 Contractors shall ensure that adequate firefighting equipment is available at the project site
and shall generate and maintain a register or log of all firefighting equipment on the project
site. The location of firefighting / fire safety equipment shall be clearly signed:
6.2 Firefighting equipment shall be inspected on a monthly basis by the Contractor. A record of
inspections shall be retained either by register or tagging of the equipment.
Emergency rescue equipment, medical equipment, medical supplies and emergency
vehicles shall be maintained in full working order and shall be deployed in sufficient
quantity consistent with site scope and scale.
6.3 Emergency rescue equipment shall be located so as to ensure it is immediately available

for use by the relevant competent persons.
6.4 Contractors shall comply with all local civil defence and regulatory body specifications on
numbers, and types of temporary portable firefighting equipment(s) required for
construction sites and temporary structures.
7. Types and Use of Firefighting Equipment

7.1 Portable fire extinguishers shall be rated as per European Standard EN3 or equivalent
international standard. Fire Blankets shall be rated as per European Standard EN 1869 or
equivalent international standard.
7.2 The typical fire extinguisher types that contractors shall deploy on site are:

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7.3 Portable firefighting equipment and be located as a minimum in the following areas:
• Electrical generators;
• Electrical rooms (transformer and main distribution panels);
• Site electrical distribution boards;
• Petrol / diesel driven mobile plant;
• Flammable / COSHH stores;
• General stores;
• Hot work bays / Hot work in progress;
• Permanent and temporary structures (general offices, site offices / workshops).
8. Storage & Movement of Flammable Materials

8.1 Contractors shall ensure, as far as possible, that combustible materials, flammable liquids,
gas cylinders, foam plastics, fibre-board or timber are stored outside temporary buildings or
structures under construction.
8.2 Flammable / combustible material stores shall be in a segregated area. This area shall
have signage to the standard detailed in section 10 of this SWP. Flammable chemicals
shall be stored in line with the requirements set out in HSES 015 – COSHH.
8.3 The storage of any flammable or combustible material shall not physically obstruct a means
of egress from the building or area.
8.4 Diesel fuel shall be stored in a suitable duel tank within a bund with a 110% capacity of the
fuel tank. Refuelling of vehicles and other plant shall be carried out by designated persons
only. A large capacity foam extinguisher shall be deployed adjacent to site fuel stores.
8.5 Mobile fuel tankers shall carry drip trays and foam extinguishers for refuelling operations.
Fuel tankers shall be parked on a hard standing away from occupied buildings when not in
use.
8.6 Containers of flammable or combustible liquids / substances will remain tightly sealed
except when poured or applied. Contractors shall decant only that portion of liquid /
substance from the storage container required to accomplish a particular job.
8.7 Flammable liquids or substances shall only be ordered in small containers, typically no
more than 1 gallon containers where possible.
8.8 Materials delivered in flammable / combustible packaging shall be stored away from
sources of ignition. Where possible, packaging materials shall be removed from site on
delivery.
8.9 Flammable gas cylinders shall be stored in an open cage in a well-ventilated area,
preferably outside and 3 meters away from any buildings. Gas cylinders shall not be mixed
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8.10 Gas cylinders used in welding, brazing and cutting shall be secured and moved in a custom
trolley and not left unattended on site. Gas cylinders shall be removed from site as soon as
they are no longer required and returned to safe storage.
8.11 Hoses and regulators attached to gas cylinders shall be checked thoroughly before use for
damage / defects. Flash back arrestors shall be fitted to the regulator and the hoses
attached to the blowpipe shall be fitted with non-return valves. Hoses shall be vented after
use.
9. Hot Works
9.1 Contractors are required to control all hot work carried out on the project.
9.2 Hot work includes, but is not limited to, Welding (Arc and Gas), Grinding, Gas Cutting and
Soldering & Brazing. The contractor shall establish a permit to work system to control hot
work. Permits shall be valid for a limited period, of not more than one week. A
recommended hot work permit is attached.
9.3 The Contractor shall maintain a register/log of all active hot work permits within the project.
9.4 Contractors shall ensure that hot work permits are not used beyond the stated validity
period.
9.5 Prior to hot work commencing, all combustible and flammable materials shall be removed
from the area or shall be covered with fire blankets.
9.6 Fire extinguishers shall be in place and fire watch operatives designated. Permits shall only
be approved once confirmation that these basic fire safety precautions are in place.
9.7 Contractors shall ensure that fire watch operatives have received training and are suitable
and competent for the role. Fire watch operatives shall not be used for several tasks at
once unless those tasks are concentrated in the same location.
9.8 Contractors shall ensure that fire watch operatives check hot work areas periodically for at
least 1 hour after works have been completed.
10. Temporary Non Portable Fire Fighting Systems

10.1 Specific requirements for non-portable temporary firefighting systems (including fire pumps,
wet risers, hose reels and sprinkler systems) shall be designed, tested and commissioned
by a competent person. Such systems may be required for high rise buildings or temporary
labour camps / office facilities. Relevant records (installation drawings, test &
commissioning records etc.) of all such installations shall be maintained.
10.2 Contractors shall comply with all local civil defence and regulatory body specifications on
numbers, and types of temporary non-portable firefighting equipment(s) required for
construction sites and temporary structures.

Rev: 01
11. Signs & Notices

11.1 Information and warning signs will be provided across the worksite and in permanent
offices with particular attention on flammable stores, firefighting points, escape routes /
emergency exits, emergency facilities and assembly points.
11.2 Information notices shall be provided throughout the worksite in line with this standard, and
HSES 001 – General HSE Requirements for Contractors, to communicate emergency
action requirements. All signs and notices will be in English and other languages preferred
by employees at the location. Signage shall be to the standard shown below:

Electricity
Reference: HSES-011
Revision: 01
Rev: 02
Electricity HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Electricity is a major cause of fatalities in the construction industry worldwide.
• Electricity is a significant factor in fire safety.
• Temporary and permanent electrical installations shall be carried out under the
control of a competent electrical coordinator
• Only competent electricians / electrical engineers shall install, test and
commission electrical systems.
• All electrically operated equipment and distribution equipment shall be subject to
a schedule of inspections by a competent electrician.
• Electrical switching (lock out / tag out) shall be subject to control by permit to
work.
• Arcing, overheating and, in some cases, electrical leakage currents can cause
fire or explosion by igniting flammable materials. This can cause death, injury
and considerable financial loss
• An ESSW (electrical safe system of work) shall be documented to detail
switching control, testing and commissioning procedures.
1. General Requirements
1.1 Contractors shall appoint a competent electrical coordinator/duty holder to oversee the
design, installation, testing and maintenance of temporary electrical systems on site.
1.2 In conjunction with competent electricians, the electrical coordinator/duty holder shall
conduct weekly inspections of all distribution boards (main and sub).
1.3 All electrical equipment used on the worksite will be manufactured in accordance with
internationally recognized standards and installed in accordance with BS 7671 or
equivalent international standard
1.4 Cables, sockets, connectors and splitters and sockets will be of an industrial type.
Domestic type cabling, connectors and sockets are prohibited in construction areas.
Jointing of all electrical cables and wires shall be by means of proprietary terminations or
connectors / splitters.
1.5 Acceptable sockets, connectors and splitters are shown below.
110v

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220 / 240v
415v
1.6 Jointing of all electrical cables and wires shall be by means of proprietary terminations or
connectors / splitters.
2. Temporary Power Supply

2.1 Mains power supplies for the worksite will be provided from generators or via worksite
specific transformers connected to the permanent power supply.
2.2 The Contractor shall ensure that relevant 3rd party permits from the local electricity
company are secured prior to any work taking place regarding connection or relocation of
existing LV/HV supply.
2.3 If power is to be generated on site, then generators shall be earthed and covered,
preferably packaged, to reduce noise.
2.4 All generators and fuel stores shall be located in a bund. Foam fire extinguishers shall be
installed by the contractor.
2.5 The Contractor, in conjunction with the selected electrical contractor for temporary
distribution shall prepare an Electrical Safety Plan including a schematic drawing detailing
the layout of the temporary distribution system, location of distribution boards and
protective devices. This shall be issued to the project management team for review and
approval. (See Appendix A for Electrical Safety Plan Template)

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2.6 All transformers and main electrical distribution boards shall be located in a secure area to
prevent any unauthorized entry. All transformers and main electrical distribution boards
shall be earthed.
2.7 Sub-Main / Temporary Distribution Boards shall be:
• Lockable
• IP rated where water ingress is likely
• Elevated
• Fire resistant
• Identified with a serial number
• Checked daily by a competent electrician
• Distribution boards (Main / Sub-Main / Splitter boards) shall be fitted with fault
protection devices.
• 100mA ELCB shall be the minimum. 30mA RCD is the preferred option.
2.8 Main distribution cables, external cables or cables crossing vehicle access routes shall be
armoured.
2.9 General distribution cables and leads shall be lifted off the ground for protection by means
of hangers and cable stands and cable ties. Cables should not hang from steel scaffold /
false work. All extraneous metalwork and exposed conductive parts shall be bonded and
earthed.
3. Operation & Maintenance

3.1 All electrical equipment, tools, cables and electrical accessories shall be tested prior to first
use, after any substantial alteration or repair.
3.2 A monthly inspection of all hand held electrical tools, hand held electrical lighting, extension
leads and distribution boards shall be carried out on a monthly basis for hand held
equipment.
3.3 A quarterly inspection electrically operated lifts, hoists and fixed lighting shall be carried out
on a monthly basis for hand held equipment, extension leads and distribution boards.
3.4 Contractor’s maintenance programs shall be under the supervision of the electrical
coordinator. Testing will be done by a competent electrician who will visually inspect all

Rev: 02
equipment, check the earth continuity, the resistance of the earth and the insulation of the
system.
3.5 A documented record of such inspections shall be made by the competent electrician, a
copy of which will be held on site and made available to on request. It is recommended that
the electrical contractor responsible for temporary distribution purchase a Portable
Appliance Tester (PAT) to complete the above testing requirements (refer to HSES 009).
3.6 The electrical contractor responsible for temporary distribution shall attach labels or
introduce a colour code system to identify equipment that has been tested in accordance
with 3.3 above. Typical labels for electrical cables and appliances are shown below:
3.7 Users shall inspect portable power tools on a daily basis for signs of excessive wear or
damage, in particular they will check that:
• No bare wires are visible;

• Power tools are double insulated and the casing is not damaged in any way;
• The cable sheath and is not damaged and is free of cuts and abrasions;
• The connector and cable gland are in good condition and not cracked or broken;
• There are no spliced and taped joints in the cable;
• That switches and safety devices are operating correctly.
3.8 The electrical contractor responsible for temporary distribution will establish a system for
the reporting of damage, excessive wear and tear electrical deficiencies; Repairs shall only
be carried out by a competent electrician.
4. Signs and Notices

4.1 The electrical contractor responsible for temporary distribution will place safety signage on
all power distribution systems and equipment to highlight electrical hazards. The following
signs or signs of an equivalent standard shall be used on the ROYAL ATLANTIS project:

Rev: 02
Recommended Signage – Electrical Safe System of Work (ESSW)

Rev: 02
5. Overhead Services
5.1 Overhead power lines and services within or adjacent to the project boundaries shall be
identified within the project Electrical Safety Plan.
5.2 The Contractor shall make all reasonable investigations with the network service provider
to ascertain whether overhead services can be de-energised and/or relocated.
5.3 If work beneath or adjacent to live overhead lines cannot be avoided the Contractor shall
ensure sufficient clearance is allowed to prevent unintended contact with electrical
conductors. Physical barriers (e.g. goalposts) and signage may be required. Applicable
protection standards and measures shall be recorded in the electrical safety plan
5.4 Any work which is required to be completed adjacent to or under these services shall be
covered with a specific method statement and risk assessment, identifying the electrical
hazards and controls required in order to maintain safe system of work. Contractors shall
ensure an approved method statement has been secured prior to commencing any such
work.
6. Underground Services
6.1 The Contractor shall make all reasonable investigations to identify the presence of all and
any underground services within or adjacent to the project boundaries.
6.2 The Contractor shall make all reasonable investigations with the network service provider
to ascertain whether underground services can be de-energised and/or relocated.
6.3 All underground services within or adjacent to the project boundaries shall be recorded in
the Electrical Safety Plan and physically identified and demarked at the worksite.

Rev: 02
6.4 Any work which is required to be completed adjacent to, or in proximity to these services
shall be covered with a specific method statement and risk assessment, identifying the
electrical hazards and controls required in order to maintain safe system of work.
Contractors shall ensure an approved method statement has been secured prior to
commencing any such work.
7. Testing & Commissioning

7.1 Contractors selected to carry out testing and commissioning works shall prepare and
submit a documented Electrical Safe System of Work (ESSW) and Lock out Tag out
(LOTO) procedure prior to commencing any switching, testing and commissioning of
installed services on the project. This shall be issued to the project management team for
review and approval. (Ref. HSES 025, Lock Out / Tag Out for requirements and guidance).
7.2 No works shall be carried out on live electrical systems.
7.3 The ESSW shall comprise but not be limited to the following:
• ESSW organization chart;

• Responsibilities and duties of ‘Authorized persons;
• Designation of and access to restricted Areas;
• Control of live electrical areas;
• Permit to work on electrical systems;
• Permit to access electrical areas;
• Permit to test;
• Training of permit receivers (responsible persons);
• Emergency procedures;
• ESSW method statement and risk assessment;
• Safe Isolation / Switching – Lock out / Tag Out;
7.4 An authorized electrical engineer shall be appointed to oversee the implementation and
operation of the ESSW.
7.5 The authorized electrical engineer shall appoint, in writing, persons authorized to issue
permits to work, access and test. All authorized persons shall refer to the authorized
electrical engineer to check the status of energisation prior to the issue of permits.
7.6 A record of all permits on issue shall be maintained by the relevant authorized persons.
Permits shall be issued to ‘Responsible’ persons.
7.7 All contractors requiring access to electrical areas to carry out any works (electrical in
nature or otherwise) shall nominate ‘responsible’ persons who shall be approved to receive
permits. Responsible persons shall receive electrical safety training from the project
authorized electrical engineer or through one of the appointed authorized persons. Training
shall include relevant emergency procedures. Records of such training shall be retained.

Rev: 02
7.8 Lock out tag out procedures shall include appropriate locking methods and signage:
7.9 Testing and Commissioning will be carried out by trained and competent Electricians or
Electrical Engineers.
8. Training & Competency

8.1 Electricians shall hold formal, valid certificates of training from their home country and a
local trade assessment. Competency records for all electricians working on the project shall
be submitted to DEC for review and approval.

Material Storage,
Handling & Movement
Reference: HSES-012
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Material Storage, Handling & Movement HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Unsafe movement of materials can result in major injury and / or significant
damage. A significant number of fatalities in the construction industry are the
result of workers being crushed or struck by moving loads or unsecured falling
materials.
• Where possible, mechanical aids shall be used in preference to manual handling.
• Mechanical aids such as lifting equipment, trolleys, skates, etc. shall be fit for
purpose and shall be of sound manufacture.
• Loose equipment and materials shall be lifted / moved in secure cages or
stillage’s or on purpose built trolleys to reduce to the risk of falling objects.
• Stored equipment and materials shall be secured on racks, in site boxes, tool
boxes and stillage’s, pallets.
• The movement of heavy loads (e.g. pre-fabricated units, air handling units,
chillers, generators, heat exchangers, cladding, etc.) shall be planned in detail in
advance. A method statement, complete with risk assessment shall be
developed. Work shall be supervised by a competent person.
1. Planning for delivery and Safe Access onto Delivery Vehicles

1.1 Planning of safe loading and storage areas must be considered as early as possible in the
planning process to ensure these areas suit the nature of the deliveries, the types of
delivery vehicles, the layout of the access routes and the location of cranage or other
means of distribution.
1.2 Accidents frequently occur when suitable handling equipment is not available on site and
ad hoc methods are devised. It is important that the sizes and weights are known prior to
delivery and the loading / unloading methods used by the supplier and the contractor are
understood and agreed to allow the use of a consistent, safe handling system.
1.3 Agreement should be reached with suppliers on the way loads are called forward and
delivered. Correct loading / offloading sequences can be agreed to reduce double
handling, lifting eyes and other specialist equipment can be procured and sufficient
resource made available for offloading.
1.4 For some activities such as moving cabins, containers, storage units, suspended loads, etc.
agreed methods should be referenced in the lifting plan where this is required to comply
with project lifting procedures.
2. Loading of Vehicles
2.1 Vehicles must never be overloaded. Loads must be evenly distributed, secured and not
project beyond the sides or back of the vehicle. Overloading or uneven loading can cause
loss of control when cornering or braking and high or insecure loads may fall causing injury
to pedestrians or motorists. Drivers or operators are responsible for checking the security of
their load before starting off.
Rev: 01
2.2 Projecting loads are a hazard to the driver/operator and a menace to others, particularly
public road users. If some degree of overhang is unavoidable, it must be visibly marked in
an approved manner such as red flags or marker boards and additional lighting, dependant
on the degree of projection. Where necessary, abnormal loads must be formally notified
and a warning vehicle should be in attendance.
2.3 When the vehicle is loaded, fast cornering and sudden braking must be avoided as
securing devices can break under severe strain resulting in the load moving or being tipped
off.
2.4 When vehicles are being loaded the driver should only remain in the cab if the cab is
designed to protect the driver from the risks of falling materials/objects and any other
relevant hazards.
2.5 During unloading, ropes or other fixing devices must be removed with caution as loads may
redistribute themselves during transit and can slip when securing devices are being taken
off.
2.6 Loading and unloading of Tipper Lorries should be attended by a competent banks man
and the tipper body lowered as soon as practicable. Tipper Lorries should not move off until
the body has been fully lowered, particularly when they are articulated, as part of the load
can jam and cause the truck or trailer to become unstable. Dumpers should never travel
with the body in a raised position unless inching forward to discharge the load
3. Transport of Construction Vehicles

3.1 The construction vehicle operator will usually be responsible for the safe loading of the
construction vehicle and for the necessary attachment, stowage, locking of brakes and
construction vehicle safety devices. Before driving the construction vehicle on or off a
transporter the construction vehicle operator should ensure that:
• The loading/unloading area, is sufficiently large to accommodate the movement of the

construction vehicle without striking obstructions or causing hazards to others;
• The transporter is on firm and level ground and correctly positioned with its brakes on;
• Any ramps are secure and long enough to keep the ramp angle low. If required, the
transporter should be blocked as a precaution against tipping during the
loading/unloading, making sure that, when loading, the packing placed below the
transporter deck is sufficiently thick to prevent tipping, but not so thick that it would
jam in position when the construction vehicle is loaded;
• The construction vehicle transmission, clutches, brakes, etc. are working correctly.
(An unserviceable construction vehicle will require the assistance of the transporter
loading winch);
• The construction vehicle is lined up with the ramps, so that the hazardous procedure
of turning the vehicle whilst on the ramps does not become necessary;
• Loading or unloading is carried out at the slowest possible speed, particularly at any
point of balance;
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• Any necessary movement of the construction vehicle whilst on the transporter (e.g. to
centre it), is carefully executed.
On completion of the loading of the construction vehicle onto the transported the vehicle
operator should ensure:
• The brakes are fully engaged;

• The vehicle is securely lashed;
• Any loose items, (i.e. spare buckets) are securely lashed.
4. Avoidance of Working at Height During Delivery/Removal of Material

4.1 Contractors shall establish safe methods of unloading and loading of material which will
prevent personnel being exposed to fall from heights. The following examples to prevent
working at height could be adopted:
Pre slung loads

Agreement may be reached with the supplier to ensure loads arrive on site with slings (and
possibly lifting beams) of the correct length already attached. The end of the slings or the
lifting point on any lifting beam must be positioned and accessible to allow easy connection
to the lifting device from ground level. This method can also increase productivity through
reduction of unloading times and crane hook time.
Grab systems
Where loads are arranged to allow use of lorry loader
(commonly called a Hiab) with the correct grab or forks
can remove the need to access the back of the vehicle
and the time taken to unload. This system is common
with the loading/unloading of bricks and blocks from a
flatbed where the loads are palletised and banded or
shrink wrapped to ensure secure loads.
Grabs can also be used from crane hooks but where a pallet of potentially loose materials
will be lifted over the site to another position; it should be lowered to ground level to allow
debris netting to be fixed around the load before the lift is continued.
Forks, forklifts & Telehandlers

Secure palletised loads or other larger loads can often be lifted by forklift, telehandler or
counterbalanced forks suspended from a crane. The forks can be guided into place without
mounting the back of a delivery truck however, loads must be checked to ensure they are
not unstable or have an offset centre of gravity. Where forklifts and telehandlers are used,
there must be sufficient room for manoeuvring and the surface around the loading bay
should be compacted.

Rev: 01
5. Use of Access Equipment to Prevent Falls

5.1 Where loading or unloading cannot be carried out from ground level and access to the
vehicle or trailer is required, a safe access or working platform should be provided. Gaps
between the platforms and the vehicle can be bridged with flap plates or edge levellers.
5.2 Raised, mobile access platforms with integral steps should be designed at the average
level of a load platform with some height adjustment designed in as necessary. Access
steps and guardrails are required round the other three sides to prevent falls. Wheels
would be lockable and their size will reflect the terrain on which the platform is to be moved
and used.
5.3 These platforms can frequently be positioned at around the middle third of the trailer length
to allow safe access to common attachment points. Exposed vehicle edges should either
be guarded or a work restraint system used to prevent access to unprotected edges.
5.4 MEWPS can be used to sling loads without the need for operatives to directly access the
vehicle. However, the use of scissor lifts may not permit access to the centre of the vehicle
flatbed and a platform is usually designed for lateral or overhead work and therefore access
to slinging points below may be restricted.
5.5 Static Access Platforms, Loading Pits and Loading Docks:
• These platforms are of particular use when accessing vehicles and slinging loads in a
properly prepared loading / unloading area or for sheeting bulk spoil vehicles prior to
leaving site. Platforms must incorporate appropriate access steps, guardrails and
edge protection. They should be set at average trailer height to allow a safe and
effective access, an area to retreat to when lifting or landing a load and a visible
platform for slinging signalling. When used to access the vehicle from only one side,
the other side of the vehicle trailer should also possess guarding or a work restraint
system used to prevent access to that unguarded side;
• Dock levellers can be positioned at either the rear or side of the vehicle and are
adjustable for height, allowing the load to be moved laterally and lowered to ground
level prior to further distribution. Mobile versions are also available;
• Loading pits should be properly designed with the ramps at an incline of less than 100
to allow safe access and egress and avoid unbalancing the load. All edges should be
protected when not in use.
5.6 Hydraulic Lifts and Ramps:
• These can be either static or mobile to allow flexibility in where the vehicle is parked;
• All lifts must incorporate guardrails along the side to prevent falls;
• Removable ramps are ideal for loading/unloading vehicles or containers where the
height difference is low and the gradient slight, as loading trolleys can then be run
directly to the load bed.

Rev: 01
6. Material Storage
6.1 Contractors shall establish site material stores. Material stores shall be fit for purpose
temporary structures or steel containers.
6.2 Site stores shall be fitted with racking systems to allow safe storage and retrieval of
materials and consumables. Sheet racks, pipe racks, stillages and industrial tool boxes
shall be provided for storage of materials.
6.3 The table below shows the storage options to be adopted.
Racking Container
Sheet Rack Pipe Rack
Stillage Box Stillage Cage

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Stillage Rack Lockable Tool Box
Bund / Drip Tray

Pallet (for hazardous chemicals, oil and fuels)
6.4 Fire safety shall be a major consideration when materials are stored on site. Packaging
(wood / cardboard / paper / plastic, etc.) shall be removed as soon as possible to reduce
the fire load.
6.5 Flammable / hazardous substances shall be stored in accordance with HSES 015 –
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
7. Material Handling & Movement

7.1 Material handling shall be carried out with minimal manual handling where possible.
Contractors shall carry out a risk assessment of material handling requirements and shall
implement control measures that eliminate or reduce manual handling through the use of
mechanical aids and mobile plant.
7.2 Contractors shall provide mechanical aids and / or mobile plant in line with the table below.
Make shift solutions will not be allowed and unsafe work will be stopped.
Telescopic Handler Fork Lift Truck

Rev: 01
Trailer / Grab Lorry Tower / Mobile Crane
Movable Loading Dock / Preston Platform Conveyor
Pallet Truck Powered Winch
Chain Blocks ‘A’ Frame Gantry
Mobile Hydraulic Jack Hand Winch (Turfur)

Rev: 01
Straddle Lift Table Lift
Glass / Sheet Trolley Trolley / Cylinder Trolley
Trolley Lift Timber / Pipe Trolley
Cage Trolley Cart Trolley
Wheel Barrow Castors / Skates

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Stillage Rack Bottle Jacks
Material Hoist
Hydraulic Duct / Formwork Lift
7.3 Manual handling shall be reduced to a maximum of 25kg per person (50kg for double
manual lifts). Contractors shall ensure that manual lifts are of short distance and duration.
7.4 All workers manually handling / carrying materials shall wear hand gloves in line with the
requirements of HSES 020 – Personal Safety Equipment & PPE.
7.5 All workers manually handling / carrying materials shall wear hand gloves in line with the
requirements of HSES 020 – Personal Safety Equipment & PPE.
7.6 Materials shall not be stored in or blocking access routes, doorways and emergency exits.
7.7 All materials shall be secured during movement. Items longer than 4m (e.g. scaffold poles
/ steel) shall be carried by 2 persons (one at each end).
7.8 Glass panels shall only be moved by a fit for purpose glass trolley. Contractors shall not
manually handle glass panes with suction pads except for final positioning. Glass panels
shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent panes falling during storage or movement.
7.9 Delivery wagons shall ensure that loads are secured with ratchet straps during transport.
Care shall be taken when removed straps for unloading. Wagons shall only unload on
level, firm ground.
7.10 All workers required to use mechanical aids shall be trained in their safe use. 3rd party or
in-house training records shall be maintained by the Contractor.

Rev: 01
8. General Safety Requirements

8.1 Mechanical lifting aids / devices shall meet the manufacturing standards of, and be used
and maintained, in accordance with the requirements of HSES 004 – Lifting Operations.
8.2 Mobile plant and operators shall meet the manufacturing standards of, and be used and
maintained, in accordance with HSES 017 – Mobile Plant & Vehicles.
8.3 All site stores shall be subject to the requirements of HSES 010 – Fire Safety and HSES
015 – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.

Working in Confined
Spaces
Reference: HSES-013
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Working in Confined Spaces HSE Standards
Key Points:
• In the construction industry, significant numbers of fatalities have occurred as a
result of work in confined spaces. It can be extremely hazardous.
• A risk assessment is mandatory before work in a confined space can proceed.
• Work in confined spaces shall be controlled by a permit to work.
• A method statement setting out a safe system of work shall be produced for the
proposed activity. The method statement shall incorporate risk assessment control
measures and shall consider training requirements, access / egress, atmosphere
monitoring requirements, PPE / RPE requirements and rescue / emergency
arrangements.
1. Definition and Key Terms

1.1 For the purposes of this HSES, a ‘Confined Space’ is any space that, ¹ that has limited or
restricted means of entry or exit; ² is large enough for a person to enter to perform tasks; ³
and is not designed or configured for continuous occupancy.
1.2 Examples of confined spaces that may be encountered include: manholes, sewers, sump
pits, tanks, boilers, ventilation or exhaust ducts, underground utility chambers and tunnels.
It is not possible to provide a comprehensive list of confined spaces. Some places may
become confined spaces when work is carried out, or during their construction, fabrication
or subsequent modification.
1.3 While there are numerous hazards relating to confined spaces the principal hazard of a
confined space is the presence of a toxic or hazardous atmosphere where workers may be
at risk due to flammable gases, airborne combustible dust and atmospheric oxygen
concentration below 19.5% or above 23.5%. Such hazards may not be immediately
obvious and steps must be taken to ensure that work can proceed in a safe manner.
1.4 Typical examples of confined spaces are shown below:
2. Safe System of Work

2.1 Contractors shall identify all confined
spaces where work is to be carried
out. Contractors shall ensure that
existing confined spaces are protected
against unauthorised access. This may
be through the use of barriers and signage.

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2.2 The contractor shall prepare and maintain a register of confined spaces.
2.3 Contractors carrying out confined space work shall appoint a ‘Competent Supervisor’ for
the specific job or series of works. The Competent Supervisor shall hold 3rd party training
and certification in confined space entry and shall be present on site to manage confined
space entry activities.
2.4 Contractors shall carry out and document a detailed risk assessment and develop a
detailed method statement that shall incorporate the necessary risk assessment control
measures and shall consider training requirements, access / egress, atmosphere
monitoring requirements, PPE / RPE requirements and non-entry / entry rescue /
emergency arrangements.
2.5 Where there is a potentially explosive atmosphere intrinsically safe tools and lighting shall
be used.
2.6 The method statement, complete with risk assessment shall be issued for review by DEC
prior to work commencing. Note that other hazards should be considered at this time such
as work at height, hazards associated with plant, tools and equipment etc.
2.7 The Contractor shall confirm that equipment detailed in the method statement is available
on site and in working condition. Documented calibration certificates shall be available for
Atmospheric test equipment.
2.8 The Contractor shall establish a ‘Permit to Work’ system for confined space working.
2.9 The Contractor shall appoint a confined space safety standby operative (attendant) to
monitor the job at all times. The standby operative shall have a means of communication
(mobile phone / radio) so that an alarm can be raised should entrants get into difficulty.
2.10 The Contractor shall provide and set up the relevant equipment, including rescue
equipment, as detailed in the method statement. Typical equipment required is shown
below.
Tripod and winch (may be used for access / egress and the rescue of unconscious
or injured casualties).

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Air blowers (forced ventilation)
SCBA (or other RPE)
2.11 Permits may be issued for up to 7 days. However, the Contractor shall carry out a daily
inspection to confirm that control measures are still in place. Any deviation from the
conditions of the permit to work will result in immediate cessation of work. A new permit will
then be required.
3. Atmospheric Testing
3.1 Contractors shall determine and control atmospheric hazards by:
• Carrying out atmospheric testing;

• Ventilating the confined space for a minimum of five (5) minutes;
• Continually retesting the atmosphere to confirm that acceptable entry conditions are
present. The frequency of retest shall be dependent on assessed risk, however, as a
minimum this shall be at the start of each shift.
3.2 Atmospheric testing will be required to confirm acceptable entry conditions. Atmospheric
testing shall only be carried out by a competent person trained in the use of the specific test
equipment in use.
3.3 Acceptable entry conditions will meet the following basic requirements:
• Oxygen (O2) – greater than 19.5% and less than 23.5%;

• Lower Flammable Limit LFL – less than 10%;
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) – less than 35ppm;
• Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) – less than 10ppm.
3.4 The multi-gas monitor used must automatically alarm if any of the above values are
exceeded.

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3.5 Where any other toxic or hazardous substance has the potential to be present, the proper
monitoring equipment will be obtained and operated by an individual who has been trained
in its use.
3.6 Each confined space will be periodically monitored by the competent supervisor to ensure
that acceptable entry conditions are being maintained throughout the entry operation.
3.7 If conditions deteriorate during entry, all entrants will exit immediately and the method of
work will be re-evaluated.
3.8 If acceptable entry conditions cannot be maintained with continuous forced ventilation (for
example in live sewer lines), Contractors should never try to sweeten the air with pumped
oxygen. This can lead to build up of oxygen presenting an explosive atmosphere.
3.9 In situations where acceptable atmospheric conditions cannot be achieved or maintained,

personnel shall be required to wear Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) or Self
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Entrants shall be trained in use of the RPE or
SCBA. The appointed competent supervisor shall ensure that personnel are trained and
physically fit to undertake the work required.
4. Rescue and Emergency Procedures

4.1 Rescue and Emergency procedures shall be fully detailed in the method statement
produced by the Contractor.
4.2 Non entry rescue of entrants is the safest option. Non entry rescue is where a casualty is
removed from the confined space without the need for another person to enter to facilitate
the rescue.
4.3 All entrants to confined spaces shall wear a full body harness. Where possible a retrieval
line shall be attached to the harness. Should the entrant get into difficulty, the tripod and
winch can be used pull the casualty from the confined space.
4.4 Where the entrant cannot use a retrieval line, or the non-entry rescue fails, an entry rescue
will be required. Those designated for rescue duties shall be fully trained in the use of
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) or Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
and shall be physically capable of performing such duties. Note that the first duty of rescue
personnel is to avoid becoming a casualty.
4.5 Under no circumstances shall unauthorized personnel enter a confined space to attempt a
rescue. A major factor in confined space fatalities is attempted rescue by the uninformed
and ill prepared.
4.6 The use of local emergency services shall be included in the rescue and emergency
procedure. Ambulance, Fire Service and Police contacts shall be included.

Rev: 01
5. Information & Instruction

5.1 Before participating as a member of a confined space entry team, all personnel shall be
provided information and instruction with regard to their specific duties. Such training may
include briefings or tool box talks and shall be conducted by the relevant competent
supervisor.
5.2 Attendance at pre-work / safety briefings and / or tool box talks shall be recorded and
records maintained by the competent supervisor.
5.3 The competent supervisor shall re-brief all those involved in confined space entry should
conditions or planned works change.

Access - Egress
Reference: HSES-014
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Access - Egress HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Contact with moving or falling objects is a major cause of fatalities on construction
sites.
• Contractors shall ensure the separation of people from moving vehicles, plant and
equipment and the protection of people from falling objects.
• Consideration shall be given to pedestrian traffic both inside and outside of the site
boundary.
• Traffic and pedestrian movement shall be planned at an early stage. A traffic
management plan shall be developed by the Contractor (refer to SWP 001 – General
HSE Requirements for Contractors).
• All persons shall be provided with a safe means of access / egress to their place of
work. Pedestrian routes shall be planned in advance, shall be suitably illuminated
and fitted with appropriate barriers and signage.
1. General
1.1 The Contractor shall ensure a safe means of access to and egress from the work area is
provided as this is fundamental to ensuring the safety of all persons on the worksite. Failure
to provide a safe means of access exposes people to the risk of slipping, tripping, falling as
well as vehicular contact. The injuries that result from these types of risk are numerous and
can be severe.
1.2 Note that this standard does not detail general scaffolding and mobile aluminium scaffolds
towers. These items are covered in HSES 007 – Scaffolding.
2. Segregation of pedestrians and vehicles

2.1 The Contractor shall establish safe designated walkways throughout the project site to
allow pedestrians’ safe access to the work areas.
2.2 Pedestrian routes should be clearly separated from vehicle routes by fencing and/or a kerb,
or other suitable means; be wide enough to safely accommodate the number of people
likely to use them at peak times; allow easy access to work areas; be kept free from
obstructions and tripping hazards; have clear signs designating it as a pedestrian route and
be illuminated for use in hours of darkness.
2.3 The Contractor shall ensure that designated pedestrian routes are provided throughout the
worksite with firm even surfaces that are free from distractions. Where such routes traverse
level changes they will be sloped at a safe gradient or cut with steps of even height and a
tread width of at least 400mm. Where possible such slopes and steps will have anti-slip
surfaces.
2.4 Where the edges of pedestrian routes are raised more than 1.5m above the surrounding
level solid, secured barriers will be provided at each raised edge to prevent people from
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2.5 The Contractor shall designate safe vehicle routes throughout the project. The safe vehicle
route shall have traffic and speed limit signs posted along the route. Maximum speed limit
on all project sites shall be a maximum of 30kph (subject to site conditions and rules).
Designated safe vehicle routes and speed limits shall be cascaded to all contractors
working within the project and visiting suppliers.
2.6 All vehicles reversing shall be minimised where possible. Sites are encouraged to try to
adopt zero reversing unless in designated areas.
2.7 The Contractor shall ensure that pedestrian routes are a safe distance away from the edge
of vehicle routes. Where vehicles are present for only short periods, and the work presents
little risk to pedestrians, satisfactory segregation can be achieved using traffic cones and
warning tape or similar means to identify the working area from which pedestrians are
prohibited.
Typical pedestrian access route Typical designated site access route. Site
segregating people and vehicles. Note that access routes shall be kept clear of
fast traffic routes shall be segregated with obstructions and shall be clearly marked as
concrete barriers. necessary.
2.8 At points where large numbers of pedestrians cross busy vehicle routes, For example near
site welfare facilities, appropriate traffic control measures should be implemented, such as
designated pedestrian crossing points and traffic control systems.
2.9 In some circumstances it may not be reasonably practicable to achieve physical

segregation between pedestrians and vehicles, for example during infrequent, short-
duration, low-risk unloading operations. In such cases partner companies shall provide
‘Banks men’ and implement safe systems of work to control vehicle and pedestrian
movements.
2.10 Systems of work should ensure that:
• Drivers and Banks man are in contact at all times;

• Drivers and Banks man understand the appropriate signals and site rules;
• The Banks man controls the vehicle movements and gives clear warnings to
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• The Banks man is in a safe place.
2.11 The Contractor shall provide safe, controlled access to the site. The site entrance shall be
gated and shall have a full time security office. Pedestrian and vehicle traffic shall be
separated.
2.12 The Contractor shall erect appropriate signage and traffic control measures in accordance
with HSES 001 – General HSE Requirements for Contractors.
3. Entry Control
3.1 Where we are in control of a premises or worksite, we have a responsibility to control
access and deny entry to unauthorised persons. The extent of this control will be
determined by the responsible manager.
3.2 For nonlinear construction sites, the standard entry control is a turnstile system (swipe card
or linked to biometric recognition system) or via security.
3.3 Gates to access roads or delivery areas must be monitored and policed to ensure
unauthorised persons cannot access site by avoiding turnstile or security control.
3.4 The use of CCTV can be discussed with Delivery Partner Security consultants.
3.5 Office security will be maintained through monitored access doors, security tags or
keypads.
4. Secondary Access
4.1 Access down batters or into excavations must also be carefully planned. Where stair
towers cannot be used, steps may be formed in the bank in concrete, scaffold or
proprietary components.
4.2 Access walkways across rebar mats must be provided, to gain access to as near the work
location as possible. The walkway should be constructed by providing a 1.2m wide platform
from scaffold boards or staging. Trip hazards from lapping of the boards can be prevented
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5. Restricted Areas
5.1 Where access ways enter areas with potentially hazardous or overhead work, these areas
must be designated as restricted to an authorised workforce only.
5.2 Restricted areas must be clearly delineated with scaffold or similar physical barrier. For
short term only, the use of barrier tape must be policed by a physical presence.
5.3 Where existing access and escape routes are likely to be affected by restricted areas,
these routes must be re-assessed to provide alternative safe access prior to work
commencing.
6. Lighting
6.1 The project site shall, as far as reasonably practicable, be arranged so that natural light is
available for people to carry out their works and move around the site in a safe manner.
6.2 Where natural light is inadequate or not available, artificial and / or task lighting should be
provided. Artificial and / or task lighting shall consist of closed units on stands or fixed to
wall and soffits.
6.3 Site lighting shall not produce excess heat and present a fire risk.
6.4 Lighting (Natural or Artificial) shall be provided in all main access routes throughout the
project site.
6.5 Emergency routes should be kept well lit while there are workers on site. Emergency routes
shall be fitted with emergency lighting where the lack of emergency lighting would put
workers at risk.
6.6 Minimum LUX levels are recommended for varying types of visual perception. The
Contractor is advised to review and achieve the levels detailed in the table below.
Activity Typical types of construction LUX

work
Movement of people, machines and Driving, general pedestrian 5

vehicles movement, unloading equipment or
Movement of people, machines and Less detailed carpentry, concrete 20
vehicles in hazardous areas; rough pouring.
Work requiring limited perception of Block work, carpet laying, slab 50
detail levelling, roofing, scaffolding.
Work requiring perception of detail Electrical work, fine detail 100
carpentry, plumbing, surveying,
Work requiring perception of fine Viewing site plans, fine detail 200
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7. Protection from overhead Loads / Leading Edges

7.1 Protection from overhead Loads / Leading Edges
7.2 The Contractor shall, as far as reasonably practicable, ensure that pedestrian walkways are
located within low risk areas.
7.3 Where there is a requirement to locate a pedestrian walkway under or adjacent to an area
where there is a potential for overhead loads and equipment falling from leading edges.
7.4 Contractor shall install suitable edge protection for leading edges above and control
measures such as catch nets and crash decks.
7.5 The Contractor shall ensure that edge protection, crash decks and catch nets are inspected
on daily basis to identify any damage and remove dropped materials.
8. Ladders
8.1 Contractors shall ensure that all ladders used on the project are manufactured in
accordance with internationally recognized standards.
8.2 Contractors shall ensure that all ladders are inspected by a competent person at periods
not exceeding 3 months and recorded. Such inspections will check the following:
• That the ladder stiles are not bent and buckled;

• That all rungs are in place, secured to the stiles, free of cracks and other damage;
• That any adjustable feet fixed to the ladder stiles are in good condition;
• That all catches on extending ladders are securely fixed and free from damage;
• That any extension limiters on extending or step ladders are in place, securely fixed
and free from damage.
8.3 Contractors shall maintain a register or log of all ladders in use within the project. The
register shall be made available for review on request.
8.4 Contractors shall ensure that any ladder that is found to be defective will be removed from
use immediately. Where minor defects are apparent repairs may be made. Where ladders
have damaged rungs or stiles they shall be removed or repaired by a competent person.
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8.5 Contractors shall ensure all personnel required to use ladders are aware of their purpose.
The purpose of ladders is to gain access to a workplace, they are not working platforms.
Where work is conducted from a ladder a means of fall prevention or arrest will be
provided. Only inspections or short duration work of less than 30 minutes shall be
performed on ladders.
8.6 Contractors shall ensure that all ladders will be firmly footed and otherwise secured to
prevent them slipping or sliding during use. Folding stepladders will be fitted with extension
bracing, which must be deployed during use. The resting surface of a straight ladder will be
solid.
8.7 Contractors shall ensure that straight ladders are positioned at an angle to minimize the
risk of slipping or falling backwards. The distance between the base of the vertical plane
and the base of the ladder will be 1 unit out for each 4 units in height of the vertical plane.
8.8 Contractors shall ensure that all ladders that are used to gain access from one level to
another will extend at least 1m above the upper level surface. Secure handholds will be
provided at the point where access and egress is made at the upper level.
8.9 Contractors shall ensure that where any ladder is used in a vertical plane a means of fall
prevention or fall arrest will be provided. A harness and double tail lanyard will be used on
open ladders extending more than 5 meters.
9. Stairs
9.1 Contractors shall ensure that all temporary and permanent metal stairs towers on the
project are manufactured in line with internationally recognized standards. Stair towers
shall have handrails and mid-rails fitted. Stair towers shall be inspected and scaff-tagged in
accordance with HSES 007 – Scaffolding.
9.2 Hop up steps up to 1m in working height are permitted to be erected on site. These may be
used without handrails on firm level ground. Hop ups made of scrap materials; loose blocks
and scaffold planks balanced on blocks are prohibited. Stairs with more than 3 steps shall
have a handrail.
9.3 The Contractor shall ensure that all stairwells and stair towers within the project are kept
free of rubbish and materials.
9.4 The Contractor shall ensure that cables and leads are not allowed to cross stairs as they
pose a potential trip hazard.
9.5 As a guideline steps / staircases in site offices shall have a rise of 7 inches (178 mm), a
tread of 10.6 inches (269 mm) and a pitch of approximately 35 degrees.

Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health
(COSHH)
Reference: HSES-015
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Exposure to harmful substances can lead to ill health, major injuries / fatalities and
significant environmental and or property damage.
• Contractors shall ensure that all hazardous substances are clearly identified.
• Hazardous and flammable substances must be stored in a suitable location to
prevent accidental release or combustion. All such materials shall be stored in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions set out in the MSDS (material safety
data sheet).
• All persons expected to handle hazardous substances shall be trained in the correct
method of handling, using and disposing of the substance.
• Contractors shall determine and implement emergency arrangements for dealing
with the unintended release of hazardous substances.
1. Introduction
1.1 Typical international labelling for hazardous substances is shown below.
Hazardous to the Aquatic Acute Toxicity Gases Under Pressure

Environment
Corrosive Explosive Flammable
Caution Oxidizing Longer Term Health

Hazards

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1.2 The symbols shown above are the most frequently encountered and will be located on the
substance packaging / container. The Contractor shall ensure that the requirements of this
standard are applied to all such labelled substances / materials.
1.3 To ensure the safe handling, storage and use of hazardous substances, the Contractor
shall appoint a COSHH coordinator. The COSHH coordinator shall oversee the unloading,
storage, issue to site and disposal of hazardous substances.
1.4 Contractors shall ensure that all reasonable steps have been taken to identify and source
less hazardous substances. Elimination of hazardous substances from the project shall be
the first priority with the substitution of a hazardous substance with a less hazardous
substance as a secondary measure.
1.5 The Contractor will control the use, handling, transportation and storage of hazardous
substances to reduce the associated health risks. The requirements of this standard are the
minimum standards permitted.
2. Handling and Use of Hazardous Substances

2.1 Contractors shall ensure that all personnel exposed to hazardous substances are aware of
the hazards associated with it and shall implement control measures to eliminate or reduce
the risk of exposure.
2.2 Contractors shall ensure that all hazardous substances brought to the project site have a
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) supplied with it.
2.3 The Contractor shall maintain a file of all MSDS. A copy of this register shall be held in the
first aid room / site nurse station to ensure the first aid measures included within each
MSDS is available if needed.
2.4 COSHH assessments shall be prepared by all Contractors using the Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) issued with the product. COSHH assessments need not be prepared for
products used once.
2.5 COSHH Assessments shall be read by all personnel exposed to the hazardous
substances. Where this is difficult due to language issues – personnel should be advised
by the relevant supervisor via a short pre-work briefing or tool box talk.
2.6 COSHH assessments should be simple and as a minimum shall identify the following:
• Name of Substance;
• Physical / Chemical Hazards (As detailed in MSDS);
• Health Hazards (As detailed in MSDS);
• PPE Requirements;
• Other Control Measures – Ventilation, Hygiene, Transportation;
• Risk of Substance;
• First Aid Measures;
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• Fire Response Measures;

• Spill Response.
2.7 Personnel using hazardous substances shall be issued with and shall use the Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) as detailed within the COSHH assessments. Contractors shall
not substitute the specified PPE or Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) for inferior
substitutes. Workers shall be fit tested for RPE when first issued.
2.8 Hazardous Substances should never be decanted into unmarked bottles or containers.
Stores personnel and supervisors shall ensure that hazardous substance containers are
clearly labelled.
2.9 Personnel issued hazardous substances shall be instructed by the stores or supervisor that
any unused material shall be returned to stores at the end of the shift or working day.
3. Storage of Hazardous Substances

3.1 Contractors shall ensure that all hazardous substances are stored in a suitable and safe
place. Storage units shall have adequate lighting and ventilation and have firefighting
equipment available for immediate use.
3.2 The Contractor will provide an air conditioned container/area for storage of all flammable
substances.
3.3 Acceptable storage methods are detailed below:
Air Conditioned Container Bunds / Drip Trays
COSHH / Flammable Store External COSHH / Flammable Storage

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Heavy Duty COSHH / Flammable Storage External Flammable Gas Storage
3.4 Storage units will be located outside of the building under construction and shall be
protected from vehicular and plant movements. Where it is impossible to remove
hazardous and flammable materials from within the building, then a COSHH cupboard as
shown above shall be made available.
3.5 Copies of MSDS and / or COSHH assessments shall be available at the place of storage.
3.6 Hazardous Substances shall be stored in line with the requirements set out in the MSDS
and / or COSHH assessment. Storage areas / cupboards shall be locked to prevent
unauthorized access.
3.7 Storage areas / cupboards shall have adequate signage detailing the types of hazardous
material stored within. Primary signs should be written in multi-language preferred by the
employees at project site. The Contractor shall display signage that is in line with local
regulations or as a minimum to the standard shown below:

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Vehicle Hazchem
3.8 Contractors shall ensure that all substances stored in the same location are segregated in
a manner where they cannot chemically react.
3.9 Appropriate chemical spill kits shall be available at COSHH stores.
4. Transportation of Hazardous Substances and Materials

4.1 Contractors shall ensure that all hazardous and flammable substances and materials are
delivered to site in vehicles suitable and safe for purpose.
4.2 Vehicles used for the transportation of hazardous substances shall be identified as such
and have clear labelling and signage detailing the substances being transported.
4.3 Vehicles used for the transportation of hazardous substances shall have firefighting
equipment installed in the event of an emergency.
4.4 Delivery drivers shall obey site traffic management procedures.
4.5 Hazardous substances and materials shall be secured at all times during transportation.
4.6 Substances transported shall be segregated in a manner where they cannot chemically
react.
5. Disposal of Hazardous Substances

5.1 Hazardous substances / waste materials shall not be disposed of in the general site waste.
Hazardous waste shall be collected at a designated hazardous waste collection point.
5.2 Hazardous waste shall be collected, transported and disposed of by a contractor approved
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5.3 Specific hazardous waste management instructions shall be set out in the relevant project
HSE plan or project CEMP (Construction Environmental Management Plan).
5.4 Spillage of hazardous materials on site shall be cleaned up using a spill kit. Workers shall
wear the gloves and masks included within the spill kit whilst dealing with the spillage. Used
spill kits shall be disposed of as hazardous waste.
5.5 Basic instructions with regard to the management of hazardous waste are set out in HSES
003 – Environmental Management.

Work in Proximity to Water
Reference: HSES-016
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Work in Proximity to Water HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Working in the vicinity of water can be extremely hazardous. No work shall
proceed without completion of a risk assessment. A method statement shall be
prepared for complex or long duration works.
• All works in the vicinity of / or on water shall be supervised by a competent
person.
• Work on the water shall be suspended during bad weather where the risk is
deemed unacceptable by a competent person.
• No person shall work on the water without attending special safety training. This
shall include emergency procedures and rescue training.
• Water craft and / or specialist marine construction equipment shall only be
operated by specialist contractors with trained, experienced operators.
1. Introduction
1.1 Contractors are required to review and implement the requirements of this standard through
the development of work specific method statements and / or procedures.
1.2 The term ‘working in proximity to water’ is used to describe any marine operations (sea
defences, harbours, ports & jetty’s), water spanning bridge construction, the installation &
use of cofferdams and / or caissons and building works over or adjacent to rivers, reservoirs
lakes & other bodies of water.
2. General Hazards & Risks

2.1 The principle hazards when working over or in the vicinity of water include:
• Flooding;
• Adverse weather conditions;
• Failure or collapse of cofferdams / caissons;
• Accidental drowning;
• Capsizing or sinking of water craft / barges and loss of equipment;
• Health hazards from water borne contaminants;
• Animal hazards.

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3. Planning
3.1 A detailed risk assessment for works in proximity to water shall be carried out.
3.2 The Contractor shall document and implementing a safe system of work where significant
risk is identified.
3.3 The safe system of work shall be documented in a method statement / risk assessment. The
safe system of work may include a ‘permit to work system’. Permit to work systems shall be
clearly detailed and the issue and cancellation of permits strictly controlled.
3.4 Method Statements shall include a rescue plan for the prevention of accidental drowning.
This may be included within the project emergency plan and referenced within the method
statement.
3.5 Personnel shall be advised of all hazards and the planned safe system of work and rescue /
emergency procedures at a mandatory induction. Regular drills of emergency and rescue
plans shall be carried out, as a minimum on a 6 monthly basis.
3.6 Personnel shall be trained, where appropriate, in the use and maintenance of life saving and
rescue equipment.
3.7 Weather conditions shall be monitored and work in proximity to water cancelled or
temporarily halted when adverse weather conditions are forecast. The specific adverse
weather conditions that will lead to work stoppages shall be detailed in the documented
method statement.
3.8 Water shall be periodically tested where there is a risk from biological or chemical hazards.
Appropriate control measures shall be determined where health hazards are identified.
3.9 Animal hazards shall be reviewed in advance of works. Appropriate control measures shall
be determined where animal hazards are identified.
3.10 Competent supervision shall be present at all times. The definition of competence shall be
dependent upon the scope and scale of the works and shall be defined in the documented
method statement. Persons carrying out work in proximity to water shall be competent in the
use of any specialist equipment.
3.11 Appropriate hazard and / or warning signage shall be utilized to protect both employees and
third parties, including members of the public.
4. Environmental Concerns
4.1 Environmental protection shall be a primary consideration when planning work in proximity
to water, particularly in coastal locations or within conservation areas.
4.2 Local environmental requirements / regulations shall be reviewed and compliance with legal
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4.3 Environmental management control measures shall be identified and controlled in

accordance with document company procedures and specific project HSE plan or CEMP and
are not detailed within this standard.
5. Temporary Pontoon Bridges

5.1 Pontoon bridges may be used to transfer pedestrian and vehicular traffic across water.
Pontoon bridges shall be:
• Installed by a competent Contractor;

• Designed for the proposed use and loading;
• Secured / anchored to prevent drifting;
• Inaccessible to non-authorized persons or members of the public. Measures to control
access may include physical barriers and signage;
• Inspected daily by a competent person. Inspection records shall be retained;
• Be fitted with a handrail when used for pedestrian access / egress. This is especially
important where wave movement may lead to instability;
• Be fitted with adequate lighting if lack of lighting is deemed a hazard;
• Be fitted with personal buoyancy aids at regular intervals if the temporary bridge
passes over stretches of deep water;
6. Water Craft
6.1 Water craft, such as small boats or rafts, used during the works shall be:
• Inspected daily / before use and maintained by a competent person. Inspection

records shall be retained;
• Operated by a trained person. The specific level of training and / or certification shall
be in line with local and / or contractual requirements;
• Designed for the proposed use and loading;
• Inaccessible to non-authorized persons or members of the public when not in use;
Measures to control access may include physical barriers and signage.
6.2 Barges may be used to transfer materials or may be used as floating work platforms e.g.
floating crane platforms.
6.3 Barges and / or floating working platforms shall be:
• Inspected daily / before use and maintained by a competent person. Inspection

records shall be retained;
• Operated by a trained person(s). The specific level of training and / or certification
shall be in line with local and / or contractual requirements;
• Designed for the proposed use and loading. Overloading of personnel and materials
may cause capsizing and shall be strictly monitored;
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• Measures to control access may include physical barriers and signage;

• Be fitted with a handrail to prevent accidental falls overboard;
• Be fitted with appropriate warning / running lights;
• Be fitted with lifesaving equipment such as personal buoyancy aids.
6.4 Persons working on Barges and / or floating working platforms shall:
• Wear life jackets at all times when working over water;

• Be trained, where appropriate, in the use and maintenance of life saving and rescue
equipment and advised of the safe system of work and rescue / emergency
procedures;
• Where relevant, for example in heavy swells, personnel shall utilize personal safety
lines and a harness.
6.5 Floating work platforms fitted with cranes / lifting devices shall be subject to the requirements
of HSES 004 – Lifting Operations.
6.6 Crane operators and riggers utilized for lifting operations from floating work platforms shall
be specifically trained and experienced in such operations.
6.7 Constant communications shall be maintained during lifting operating taking place from a
floating work platform. Where possible this shall be via radio and not through hand signals.
7. Lifejackets and Personnel Buoyancy Aids

7.1 Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids shall be manufactured to BS EN 393:1994
Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids (or an equivalent international standard).
7.2 Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids shall be inspected periodically (at least once per
month) by a competent person. Inspection records shall be retained.
7.3 Personal lifejackets shall be inspected before use by the user. Defects shall be reported
immediately and defective lifesaving equipment withdrawn from use. Users shall be advised
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8. Cofferdams & Caissons

8.1 A cofferdam is a temporary enclosure built within a body of water and constructed to allow
the enclosed area to be pumped out, creating a dry work environment for the major work to
proceed. Cofferdams are commonly used for construction and repair of bridge piers and other
support structures built within or over water.
8.2 Cofferdams are usually built offshore and are generally welded steel structures principally
consisting of sheet piles and bracing, rock fill and concrete seals. Cofferdams are typically
dismantled (or part dismantled) after the permanent work is completed.
8.3 A caisson is a retaining, watertight structure used, for example, to work on the foundations
of a bridge pier. Caissons are generally constructed / fabricated of steel and concrete on land
and then lowered into the water. Water is then pumped out to provide a dry working
environment. Caissons may be temporary or may be filled with concrete and may become
part of the permanent works.
Cofferdam Construction Circular Cofferdam
Completed Cofferdam Caisson

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9. Cofferdams & Caissons – Key Hazards & Risks

9.1 Safety is a major concern in the construction / installation of cofferdams and caissons due to
the constant risk of collapse and flooding.
9.2 Fast flowing flood water is particularly hazardous as the weight of water exerted in these
conditions will be extreme and carries a significant risk that persons, vehicles and equipment
will be swept away by force of the current.
9.3 The Contractor shall ensure the following:
• Cofferdams and Caissons are of suitable design in line with loads imposed by
hydrostatic pressure, the dynamic forces due to currents and waves and soil loads;
• Cofferdams and caissons shall be constructed of suitable and sound material of
sufficient strength and capacity for the purpose for which it is intended;
• Cofferdams and caissons shall be subject to continual inspection by the competent
supervisor (Engineer). Inspections may be daily or a greater frequency depending on
site conditions. Inspections shall be recorded. Where inspections reveal a potential for
cofferdam / caisson failure, all work shall be halted until remedial measures are
implemented;
• Persons working on the installation of the cofferdam / caisson are advised of the safe
system of work and rescue / emergency procedures;
• Persons working below the waterline on completion of cofferdams / caissons are
advised of the safe system of work and rescue / emergency procedures;
• Work in progress shall be subject to an exclusion zone.
9.4 The Contractor shall ensure that on-going construction / installation work is supervised on a
full time basis by a Competent Supervisor (Engineer). The Competent Supervisor (Engineer),
who may be an employee of a contractor, shall hold a valid, appropriate civil / marine
engineering qualification and shall be experienced in the specific work planned. Note that
major projects may require more than one Competent Supervisor (Engineer).

Mobile Plant & Vehicles
Reference: HSES-017
Revision: 01
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Mobile Plant & Vehicles HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Mobile plant & vehicles, and associated accessories, shall be manufactured
to international standards.
• Contractors shall establish, implement and document a maintenance and inspection
schedule for all mobile plant & vehicles.
• Only competent persons shall be permitted to operate mobile plant & vehicles.
• Competent persons shall hold valid 3rd party training certificates and, where relevant,
nationally recognized driving licenses.
• A traffic management plan shall be developed and implemented by the Contractor
(refer to SWP – 001 General HSE Requirements for Contractors).
• Sufficient ‘Traffic Marshalls’ and ‘Banksmen’ shall be allocated to the project to
manage on site traffic.
• Mobile plant & vehicles shall be fitted with warning devices including horns, reverse
alarms and amber flashing beacons.
1. Manufacturing Standards
1.1 Contractors shall ensure that all mobile plant & vehicles are manufactured to internationally
recognized standards.
1.2 Contractors shall ensure that mobile plant, vehicles and powered access equipment are
supplied with the parts and fittings approved by the manufacturer. Non approved / non
tested parts and fittings shall be prohibited.
1.3 Mobile plant & vehicles used on site shall be fitted with working horns, reverse alarms and
amber flashing beacons.
2. Initial Inspection
2.1 All mobile plant & vehicles deployed to site shall undergo an initial inspection prior to fist
use on site. Where no client process is in place, the initial inspection shall be carried out by
the Contractor.
2.2 The initial inspection shall confirm the item to be mechanically sound and in good condition
/ good working order. Initial inspections shall be recorded. A recommended format for
recording Initial inspections is included in this SWP. Initial inspections shall be carried out
by a mechanic or other competent person.
3. Daily Inspections & Routine Maintenance

3.1 All mobile plant & vehicles in use on projects shall be subject to weekly inspections and
routine maintenance.
3.2 Operators shall carry out daily pre-use inspections. A non-mandatory recommended format
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3.3 Contractors shall establish, implement and document a maintenance schedule for all
mobile plant & vehicles used on projects.
3.4 Routine maintenance and repairs may be carried out by an in house plant department.
Records shall be maintained. Only manufacturer approved spare parts shall be used.
3.5 Mobile plant and vehicles supplied by Sub-Contractors shall be subject to the same
requirements set out in this HSES.
4. Third Party Training, Licensing & Certification

4.1 Operator training / certification and license requirements are detailed in the table below.
DEC shall not permit operators who do not meet these standards to operate mobile plant
and vehicles on the project.
4.2 Inspection, certification and licensing requirements for mobile plant and vehicles are
detailed in the table below. DEC shall not permit mobile plant & vehicles that do not meet
these standards to operate on site.
4.3 Definitions:
• Assessment – Service / inspection of vehicle by 3rd party for registration purposes. A

competent in house plant department may carry out this assessment where no
national registration is required;
• Examination – Visual inspection by a competent 3rd party;
• Test – load test by competent 3rd party
Operator Requirements Mobile Plant & Vehicle

Requirements
National Driving Training / Road License / Inspection /
License Certification Registration Certification
Valid 3rd Party

12 monthly
Required Operator Required
Assessment
Assessment
Back-Hoe Loader
Required Valid 3rd Party

12 monthly
(if used on public Operator Not Required
Assessment
roads) Assessment
Hydraulic Excavator

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Requirements
Valid 3rd Party

Required 12 monthly
Operator Required
Assessment
Assessment
Wheeled Excavator
Valid 3rd Party

12 monthly
Assessment
Assessment
Wheel Loader
Valid 3rd Party

12 monthly
Assessment
Assessment
Skid Steer Loader

12 monthly
Assessment
roads) Assessment
Mini Excavator

12 monthly
(if used on public Operator Required
Assessment
roads) Assessment
Grader

Rev: 01

Requirements
Valid 3rd Party

12 monthly
N/A Operator Not Required
Assessment
Assessment
Trencher
Valid 3rd Party

12 monthly
Assessment
Assessment
Dozer
12 monthly
Assessment
(Vehicle)
Valid 3rd Party 6 monthly 3rd

Required Training Required party thorough
Certificate examination
(lifting Gear)
48 monthly 3rd
Telehandler party test
12 monthly
Assessment
(Vehicle)
Required Valid 3rd Party 6 monthly 3rd

(if used on public Training Required party thorough
roads) Certificate examination
(lifting Gear)
48 monthly 3rd
Forklift party test

Rev: 01

Requirements

12 monthly
Assessment
roads) Assessment
Cold Planer
12 monthly
Assessment
(Vehicle)
Required Valid 3rd Party 6 monthly 3rd

(if used on public Training Not Required party thorough
roads) Certificate examination
(lifting Gear)
48 monthly 3rd
Pipe Layer party test

12 monthly
Assessment
roads) Assessment
Paver

12 monthly
Assessment
roads) Assessment
Road Roller

12 monthly
Assessment
roads) Assessment
Ride on Roller

Rev: 01

Requirements
Valid 3rd Party

12 monthly
Assessment
Assessment
Compactor
Valid 3rd Party

Required 12 monthly
Operator Required
Assessment
Assessment
Dumper
12 monthly
Assessment
(Vehicle)
6 monthly 3rd
Valid 3rd Party
party thorough
Required Training Required
examination
Certificate
(lifting Gear)
48 monthly 3rd
Mobile Crane party test
12 monthly
Assessment
6 monthly 3rd
rd
Valid 3 Party party thorough
N/A Training Not Required examination
Certificate (lifting Gear)
48 monthly 3rd
party test
Crawler Crane
6 monthly 3rd
party thorough
Valid 3rd Party examination
N/A Training N/A (lifting Gear)
Certificate
48 monthly 3rd
party test
Tower Crane

Rev: 01

Requirements
12 monthly
rd Assessment
Valid 3 Party
(Vehicle)
Training
Certificate (crane
6 monthly 3rd
operation)
party thorough
Required Required
examination
Valid 3rd Party
(lifting Gear)
Operator
Assessment for
48 monthly 3rd
truck
party test
Truck Mounted Crane
Valid 3rd Party

Training 12 monthly
N/A Not Required
Certificate Assessment
Coring / Drilling Rig
Valid 3rd Party

12 monthly
Assessment
Assessment
Tipper / Articulated Truck

(Including Tanker / Concrete Mixer Trucks)
12 monthly
Assessment
(Vehicle)
Valid 3rd Party 6 monthly 3rd

Required Training Required party thorough
Certificate examination
(lifting Gear)
24 monthly 3rd
Mobile Concrete Boom party test

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4.4 Mobile plant & vehicles not detailed in the above table shall be subject to 12 monthly
assessments.
4.5 Lifting equipment shall be subject to 6 monthly test and examination in line with HSES 004
– Lifting Operations.
5. Traffic Management
5.1 The Contractor shall develop and implement a traffic management plan.
5.2 Site entrances shall be clearly signed. Site security shall be located at all vehicle access
points. A boom gate shall be installed at site access points.
5.3 Site access routes shall be clearly marked with multi language signs. Traffic signs shall be
reflective.
5.4 Traffic Marshalls shall be trained and deployed to manage vehicle / pedestrian crossings
within the site boundary. Traffic Marshalls shall wear high visibility clothing and carry red
and green flags, stop and go signs or similar visual communication devices.
5.5 Banksmen shall be trained and deployed to ensure the segregation of operating or
reversing mobile plant / vehicles and pedestrians. Banksmen shall be allocated to one item
of plant only unless a group of machines are operating in a fixed position.
5.6 Traffic speed limits shall be imposed. The standard site speed limit on large site access
roads shall be a maximum of 20km/h. This may be reduced to 10km/h in heavy pedestrian
areas. Speed bumps shall be implemented to calm traffic movement on fast roads or in
heavily pedestrian areas.
5.7 Hard barriers shall be used to segregate work areas adjacent to traffic routes.
5.8 Beacons or site lighting shall be installed where a lack of lighting may lead to a traffic
incident. An assessment of lighting requirements shall be carried out by the Contractor
project HSE team.
6. General Rules for Drivers / Mobile Plant Operators

6.1 Drivers shall not leave vehicles switched on when out of the cab / driving seat.
6.2 Drivers shall not leave vehicles unattended with the key inside
6.3 Drivers shall not carry passengers unless in designated passenger seats.
6.4 ROPS (roll over protection systems) shall be fitted to all open cab vehicles. Drivers shall
NOT operate open cab vehicles / mobile plant without ROPS.
6.5 Fuel / oil spills must be reported to the contractor plant department immediately.

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6.6 Drivers or a ‘nominated person’ from the contractor shall fill out the attached vehicle and /
or mobile plant checklists at least once per week.
6.7 Driver shall not attempt to repair vehicles unless trained and authorized to do so. All repairs
shall be carried out by a qualified mechanic.

Incident Reporting
Reference: HSES-018
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Incident Reporting HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Contractors shall ensure that all incidents are recorded. Significant
incidents, as set out within this HSES, shall be notified to Faithful+Gould
and DEC within 24 hours. Minor injuries shall be notified to within 72
hours.
• Contractors shall ensure familiarity with any incident reporting
requirements set out in local regulations. The requirements set out in this
SWP are in addition to any applicable regulations.
• Contractors shall ensure familiarity with any incident reporting
requirements set out in contractual requirements. The requirements set
out in this SWP are in addition to any applicable reporting requirements
set out by the Client.
• Contractors shall cooperate with all relevant parties during incident
investigations. This may include the Police, Local Authority and the Client
Representatives, including Faithful+Gould and DEC.
1. Introduction
1.1 The purpose of this HSES is to define the reporting and investigation system for any
incidents and or resulting accidents that may occur. In addition, this procedure sets out the
manner in which incident / accident trends are identified and analysed.
1.2 All Injuries will be reported, investigated and closed out in accordance with the mechanisms
set out in this HSES. Minor injury cases shall be reported but need not be investigated,
unless the potential for a more severe injury existed or a high frequency of similar minor
injury cases are occurring.
1.3 All Occupational Illnesses and non-injury Incidents (e.g. Dangerous Occurrences) will be
reported, investigated and closed out in accordance with the mechanisms set out in this
HSES.
1.4 All Environmental incidents will be reported, investigated and closed out in accordance with
the mechanisms set out in this HSES and HSES 003 – Environmental Management.
1.5 The objective of the Contractor shall be to reduce, as far as reasonable practicable, the
number of incidents / accidents across construction projects.
1.6 The Contractor shall review all significant incidents and analyse causation factors and
trends in order to identify improved control measures.

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1.7 Legal and / or contractual incident reporting requirements shall take precedence over this
HSES. Specific definitions and / or reporting requirements set out in local regulations and
or contractual documents shall be incorporated into the Project HSE Plan or CEMP
(Construction Environmental Management Plan).
2. Incident Categories
2.1 For Faithful+Gould reporting purposes, incidents shall be divided into 8 types as detailed in
the table below:
Type Typical Definition
Fatality Fatal accident occurring while at work.
Major Injury Major injuries are incidents resulting in significant specified injuries
requiring emergency admission to hospital. Major injuries include:
• Break or fracture of bones
• Amputation of any part of the body
• Loss of consciousness requiring resuscitation
• Serious head injury
• Loss of sight / Serious eye injury
• Electric shock resulting in significant electrical burns or loss of
consciousness
• Entrapment in machinery / plant resulting in major injury
• Spinal injury
• Dislocation of shoulder, hip, knee or spine
• Serious laceration(s) requiring hospitalisation
• Exposure to hazardous substances requiring medical treatment
within 48 hours of exposure
Lost Time Injury Lost time injuries result from any injury leading to more than 1 full day off
work. Lost time is only applicable where time off work following an injury
has been approved by a registered medical practitioner (Nurse / Doctor).
Lost time injuries may be major injuries. Any injury resulting in lost time that
is a 'specified major injury' should be reported as such. Injuries resulting in
lost time that are not in the major injury list should be reported as an LTI.
LTI's are classed in 2 subcategories, those over 3 days (i.e. 4 days or more
lost time) and those up to and including 3 days lost time.
Minor Injury Minor injuries include medical treatment cases (MTC) where treatment
(Minor injuries include first aid for minor injuries is provided at a hospital or site clinic by a registered
cases)
medical practitioner but the injured party returns to work within 24 hours.
Minor injuries include restricted work cases (RWC) where treatment
for minor injuries is provided at a hospital or site clinic by a registered

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medical practitioner but the injured party returns to work within 24 hours
and takes up light or restricted duties.
Minor injuries include journey incidents where an injury occurs during

working hours on a journey (e.g. by car) related to a work activity.
Typical first aid injuries on construction sites include minor cuts, abrasions
and bruises, minor eye injuries / irritations from particles and dust, muscle
strain, sprains and general knocks and scrapes from materials and hand
tools.
Minor injuries do not include general wellbeing issues such as headaches

and cramps and general illnesses such as colds / flu and fevers.
Occupational Illness / Occupational Illnesses are work related specified illnesses, conditions and
Disease or diseases. Typical occupational illness include:
• Skin disease or disorder (e.g. contact dermatitis)
• Respiratory condition
• Poisoning (ingestion / absorption of toxic substances)
• Hearing loss
• Hand / Arm Vibration
• Heatstroke / Heat Stress
• Exposure to radiation
• Contagion by blood borne pathogens
• Silicosis / Asbestosis
• Legionella
• Leptospirosis
• Cancer
Non-Injury Incident Incidents or Dangerous occurrences are incidents resulting in non-injury

events such as fires and / or damage to property / plant etc. or incidents
that could have resulted in significant injury. Typical dangerous
occurrences include:
• Collapse of formwork or load bearing structure
• Collapse of scaffold or false work (Shoring Systems)
• Collapse, failure or misuse of lifting equipment and / or accessories
• Collapse of excavation
• Flooding of excavation or confined space
• Contact with overhead / underground services
• Electrical short circuit or overload causing a fire
• Failure of compressed gas cylinders
• Fire or explosion
• Failure of radiography equipment
• Malfunction of breathing apparatus
• Vehicle / plant collision or damage
• Damage - Damage to plant / equipment / property
• Damage – falling / flying objects

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Environmental Incident Environmental incidents are classed in 3 subcategories, Major (irreversible

impacts causing significant pollution and significant health risks), Moderate
(reversible impacts causing moderate pollution and moderate health risk),
Minor (easily reversible impacts causing no pollution outside the site and
with no resulting health risks)
Typical environmental incidents include:
• Air Pollution – Significant Emissions Resulting from Fire

• Air Pollution – Lack of Dust Suppression
• Air Pollution – Engine Emissions
• Water Pollution – Significant Spill of Hazardous Substances
• Water pollution – Contaminated Water
• Discharge to Sewers / Storm Water
• Ground Pollution – Significant Spill of Hazardous Substances
• Ground pollution – Contaminated Water Spillage
• Waste – Illegal Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• Waste – Illegal Dumping / Failure to Contain General Waste
• Waste – Discovery of Hazardous Waste (e.g. Excavation /
Demolition)
• Damage to Natural Environment – Flora / Fauna
• Damage to Historical / Heritage or Artefact
• Noise Pollution – Noise in Excess of Legal Limits (Night / Day)
Near Miss Near misses are events that could have resulted in injury or damage to
property or harm to the environment.
3. Incident Response
3.1 Incident response arrangements shall be detailed in specific project HSE plans (or
Construction Environmental Management Plan CEMP) and / or within the project Fire Safety
& Emergency Plan.
3.2 Arrangements and resources for incident response shall be suitable and sufficient for the
scope and scale of the project.
3.3 Suitable first aid and / or medical facilities shall be available on site. Only qualified persons
shall act as first aiders or fill the post of site nurse or doctor.
4. Incident / Accident Reporting
4.1 Incidents shall be recorded and reported to DEC. The Contractor shall prepare a report.
4.2 Contractors shall formally notify Faithful+Gould and DEC of all significant incidents within 24
hours. Minor injuries and near misses should be issued within 72 hours.

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4.3 Final incident reports shall be prepared with 7 days for fatal incidents and with 4 days for all
other significant incidents using the formats set out in the contractors HSE plan. Completed
reports shall be attached to the initial notification HSE Management System.
4.4 Where incidents are reportable to the ‘local authority’ then any timescale set out shall be
complied with. Final report shall include details of any penalties applied and / or punitive
action taken by the local authority or other party.
5. Incident / Accident Investigation
5.1 The primary objective of the investigation shall be to determine the immediate and root
causes that led to the incident / accident occurring. In order to prevent reoccurrence
reasonable corrective and preventive action shall be determined and implemented.
5.2 Accident investigations should be carried out by a suitably competent person who is familiar
with the environment and / or equipment involved.
5.3 Investigations into fatalities and major incidents shall be carried out by an investigation team
that will typically include the Contractors HSE Manager and Project Manager or other
operational manager familiar with the work that was being carried out.
5.4 It is recommended that investigation follow a four step process:
• Step one: Gathering information;

• Step two: Analyse the information;
• Step three: Identify existing risk control measures and failures / gaps;
• Step four: Develop, communicate and implement an improvement action plan.
5.5 Information and insights gained from an investigation should include:
• An understanding of how and why things went wrong;

• A true snapshot of what really happens and how work is really done. (Workers may
find short cuts to make their work easier or quicker and may ignore rules. Contractors
need to be aware of this.);
• Identification of deficiencies (failures or gaps) in risk control management, which will
enable contractors to improve the management of risk in the future and to learn
lessons which will be applicable to other projects.
5.6 Contractors shall cooperate with all 3rd parties authorized to perform an investigation
including Faithful+Gould, DEC, Client’s Representatives and Police / Local Authorities.
6. Alerts
6.1 Incident investigations often reveal learning points. Where possible, Contractors shall
produce and circulate safety and / or environmental alerts detailing significant incidents and
any lessons learned.

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7. Incident / Accident Analysis & Key Performance Indicators
7.1 Contractors shall prepare monthly / annual incident statistics for each project that will
include, as a minimum, the number incidents and frequency rates for lost time injuries and
non-lost time injuries.

Emergency Management
Reference: HSES-019
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Emergency Management HSE Standards
Key Points:
• The development and periodic testing of emergency arrangements shall
be mandatory for all contractors.
• Failure to determine potential emergency scenarios and develop, document and
communicate a planned response puts all persons involved in a project at risk.
• Contractors shall ensure that planned emergency arrangements
are proportional to the likely emergency.
• Contractors shall ensure that emergency equipment set out in the emergency
arrangements is available and on site. Emergency equipment shall
be periodically inspected to ensure it is in working order / good condition.
• Emergency drills shall be carried out on a 6 monthly basis as a minimum.
1. Identification of Potential Emergency Situations

1.1 Contractors shall ensure that likely emergency scenarios are identified for all workplaces
and emergency arrangements documented and effectively communicated to all affected
parties.
1.2 In the construction industry, a contractor may encounter numerous possible emergency
situations, for example;
• Fire and explosion;

• Major industrial incidents leading to fatalities, major injuries or ill health;
• Natural disasters (earthquakes, cyclones / hurricanes / tropical storms, tsunami);
• Outbreak of disease / infection;
• Civil disturbance, terrorism and war;
• Catastrophic failure of plant and / or equipment;
• Environmental incidents / Release of hazardous materials and substances;
1.3 Contractors shall develop and document emergency arrangements to cover the ROYAL
ATLANTIS project site under the management of Faithful+Gould.
1.4 Documented arrangements shall take account of legal and / or contractual requirements
relevant to the location, project or facility.
2. Establishing and Implementing Emergency Response Procedures

2.1 A fire safety plan & general emergency plan shall be generated for each workplace. These
may be stand alone or combined documents or may be part of an overall project HSE plan /
CEMP.
2.2 Emergency scenarios will vary in both likelihood and severity. For example, the risk of fire
and or major injury is always significant due to the nature of construction operations;
however, the risk from natural disasters, such as earthquakes, is dependent on
geographical location and a regions history of occurrence.

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2.3 HSES 010 – Fire Safety, has been developed to assist Contractors in the assessment and
management of fire risks and subsequent development of the fire safety plan.
2.4 Documented fire safety and emergency plans shall be developed in line with the assessed
risk from potential emergency scenarios. Detailed arrangements for highly unlikely
scenarios need not be documented.
2.5 Rescue procedures shall be documented within the fire safety and / or emergency plan.
Rescue procedures may include rescue from natural disasters or more specific instances
including from confined spaces and from suspension at height.
2.6 A responsible person(s) shall be nominated within fire safety & emergency plans, the
‘Emergency Coordinator’. The Emergency Coordinators shall have a backup to ensure
cover during periods of absence.
2.7 Additional fire safety and emergency roles shall be developed, e.g. Fire Marshalls and First
Aiders.
2.8 To assist Contractors, DEC Engineering have developed a combined ‘Fire Safety &
Emergency Plan’ template.
3. Emergency Response Equipment

3.1 The provision and availability of emergency response equipment shall be in line with the
emergency scenarios identified. Resources shall be focused on likely emergency
scenarios.
3.2 Emergency response equipment may be provided by the Client or a facility management
company. This shall be noted and documented in the fire safety & emergency plan.
3.3 Emergency equipment shall be aimed at ‘first response’. The objective of the Contractor
shall be to remove employees and affected persons from a place of danger to a place of
safety. Emergency services shall be called to deal with significant events and casualties.
3.4 Relevant contact details for the local emergency services shall be documented within each
fire safety & emergency plan.
3.5 Emergency response equipment, including detection equipment (smoke alarms, etc.) and
environmental incident response equipment (spill kits, etc.) shall be maintained in good
working order. Fire safety & emergency plans shall identify responsibility for the
maintenance of emergency response equipment.
3.6 RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment) and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
maintained for emergency response shall be easily accessible but secure to prevent its use
in day to day activities.

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4. Emergency Response Training

4.1 The ‘Emergency Coordinators’ shall be provided sufficient training and / or instruction to
enable them to perform the function in a competent manner. Such training and / or
instruction may be provided internally or through third party training. All such training must
be in languages understood by attendees.
4.2 First Aiders shall attend an internationally recognized training course and relevant refresher
training in line with HSES 001 – General HSE Requirements for Contractors.
4.3 Fire Marshalls shall be provided sufficient training and / or instruction to enable them to
perform the function in a competent manner. Such training and / or instruction may be
provided internally through third party training in line with HSES 010 – Fire Safety.
4.4 General staff and site operatives shall receive instruction on documented emergency
arrangements. This may be via a briefing or formal induction. Such instruction shall include
details on initiating emergency / fire alarms and emergency communication.
4.5 Persons training to use emergency rescue equipment, including relevant RPE / PPE shall
receive valid third party training in its use and maintenance where relevant.
5. Periodic Testing of Emergency Procedures

5.1 Emergency evacuation drills for project sites shall be held every 6 months as a minimum.
5.2 Where possible, the Contractor shall invite local emergency services to participate in
emergency drills to improve general communication and cooperation.
5.3 Environmental incident preparation will include periodic training and practice in incident
counter measures such as spill control. Specific project requirements shall be set out in the
fire safety and emergency plan.
5.4 Records of emergency drills shall be documented and maintained.
6. Reviewing and Revising Emergency Procedures

6.1 Documented emergency arrangements for project sites shall be updated on a 6 monthly
basis (minimum), unless there are significant changes e.g. the delivery of large quantities of
hazardous substances or major access alterations affecting emergency routes and
assembly points.
6.2 Documented emergency arrangements shall be updated following a drill or actual

emergency event should the arrangements have proven inefficient or impracticable.
6.3 The Emergency Coordinator shall be responsible, in conjunction with the relevant
Contractors HSE team, for updating, republishing and communicating documented
arrangements via email, alerts, bulletins, staff briefings, tool box talks etc.

Personal Safety
Equipment & PPE
Reference: HSES-020
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Personal Safety Equipment & PPE HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Ensuring the availability of suitable and sufficient personal safety equipment and
PPE is mandatory for all Contractors.
• The selection of appropriate personal safety equipment PPE is vital. The
equipment selected must provide reasonable protection against identified
hazards.
• Personal safety equipment and PPE / RPE should be ‘fit tested’ for each
individual. PPE / RPE will only be effective if it is worn in the correct manner i.e.
respirators or SCBA must be custom fit to the individual.
• All personal safety equipment and PPE shall be manufactured to
recognised international standards.
• All users shall be trained in the correct use of any personal safety equipment /
PPE issued to them.
• Personal safety equipment and PPE shall be issued by the Contractor free of
charge and shall be replaced routinely for wear and tear.
1. Requirement for and Use of Personal Safety Equipment & PPE

1.1 The Contractor shall carry out a risk assessment of all planned activities and determine
project requirements for personal safety equipment & PPE. Identified PPE requirements
shall be detailed in project method statements. Routine activities have been identified and
mandatory personal safety equipment & PPE requirements are set out in the table below.
1.2 The Contractor shall ensure that the guidelines and manufacturing standards detailed in
this standard are understood and implemented by all Contractors.
1.3 The Contractor and Sub-Contractors shall communicate personal safety equipment & PPE
requirements to all workers and members of staff.
1.4 The Contractor shall establish site controls to ensure that works do not progress without
implementation of the mandatory minimum requirements. The Contractor shall continually
monitor compliance with this standard and site specific PPE assessments.
1.5 The mandatory minimum requirement for PPE, whilst working on site are:
Safety Boots /
Hard Hat High Visibility Vest Safety Glasses
Shoes
EN397 EN471 EN345 Class 2/3

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1.6 Additional PPE for specific tasks are;

Hazards realized
due to lack of
Task / Activity Additional Mandatory PPE
Personal Safety
Equipment & PPE
Scaffold Fall from height –
erection / Serious injury or
dismantlement death may result
Arc welding Blindness /

Permanent damage
to eyes burns to
hands, body and
face
SHADE 11 EN175 EN407
Note: helpers should
also be issued
shaded masks /
goggles
Gas welding / Blindness /
cutting Permanent damage
to eyes burns to
hands, body and
face
SHADE 5 EN175 EN407
Note: helpers should
also be issued
shaded masks /
goggles
Using abrasive Eye damage due to
wheels / dust and flying
grinders particles
(Concrete /
Stone / Marble) Deafness / Loss of
hearing
Class 2/3 EN149 SNR 30+
Serious Injury –
Deep cuts, eye
injury and abrasions
from burst disk
Lung damage /
Asthma from dust
exposure

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Using abrasive Eye damage due to

wheels / flying Particles
grinders (Steel)
Deafness / Loss of
hearing
Class 2/3 SNR 30+
Serious injury –
Deep cuts, and
abrasions from burst
disk
Burns to hands,
body and face
Drilling / Eye damage due to
breaking dust and flying
Concrete particles
Deafness / Loss of
hearing
Class 2/3 SNR 30+
Hand injury – Cuts
and abrasions
Lung damage /
Asthma from dust
exposure
Working at Fall from height –
Height Serious injury or
(Scaffold / death may result
Mobile Scaffold
Tower with
incomplete
guard rails)
Working at Fall from height –
Height (No Serious injury or
Edge death may result
Protection)
Working in a Fall from height –

MEWP (Mobile Serious injury or
Elevating Work death may result
Platform e.g.
Scissor Lift /
Boom Lift)

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Material / Plant Hand Injury – Cuts,

Handling abrasions and
blisters
Painting / Hand Injury –

Application of dermatitis and
hazardous chemical burns
substances
(lacquers / Eye injury –
adhesives / chemical burns
EN140 Class 1 EN374
solvents) in
poorly
ventilated areas
Carpentry Hand Injury – Cuts,
works using abrasions and
power saws blisters
Eye damage due to

flying particles
Class 2/3 SNR 30+ EN149
Grit / Eye / skin damage

Sandblasting due to dust and
flying particles
Deafness / Loss of
hearing
EN402 SNR 30+
Lung damage /
Asthma from dust /
silica exposure
Cleaning with Eye damage due to
compressed air dust and flying
particles
Deafness / Loss of
hearing
Class 1 EN149 SNR 30+
Lung damage /
Asthma from dust
exposure

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Concrete Works Hand Injury –

dermatitis and
chemical burns
Eye injury –
chemical burns
Wellingtons
2. Personal Safety Equipment & PPE Manufacturing and Performance Standards

2.1 Contractors shall purchase and supply personal safety equipment and PPE that is
manufactured in accordance with the following BS / EN standards (or equivalent
international standards). This shall ensure that the performance of the PPE can be assured
when it is most needed. Personal safety equipment and PPE failing to meet these
standards shall be removed from site and / or work in progress halted.
2.2 PPE shall be fit tested to individuals where necessary (e.g. RPE) and shall be maintained
in good condition / working order.
EN 397 Specification for EN 471

industrial safety helmets High-visibility warning
clothing for professional
use
EN 345 Specifications on General rigger gloves /

Safety Shoes for hand gloves should be of
Professional Use a good standard but
need not meet EN or
other international
standards unless
contractually required.
EN 352 Hearing EN 374 Nitrile resists
Protectors snags & provides good
resistance to petroleum,
SNR 30 + acids, solvents and
adhesives.
Ear plugs
EN 166 F Personal eye EN 166 B Personal eye
protection. Class 1: For protection. Class 2 or 3:
Continuous Work For Intermittent Work
Low Energy Impact Medium Energy Impact
(45m/sec) Grade F. (120m/sec)

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EN 149 Respiratory EN140

protective devices. Respiratory protective
Filtering half masks to devices. Respirator with
protect against particles a range of particulate,
gas and combined filters
to provide respiratory
protection in a range of
applications.
EN 402 Respiratory EN 166 A or B Personal
protective devices. Lung eye protection. Class 2
governed demand self- or 3: For Intermittent
contained open-circuit Work
compressed air breathing Medium Energy Impact
apparatus (120m/sec)
Personal protective EN 175 Personal

equipment against falls Shade 11 Shade 5 protection equipment for
from a height eye and face protection
EN 361 during welding and allied
Full body harnesses processes
EN 354 Lanyards EN 169 Personal eye
EN 355 Energy protection. Filters for
Absorbers welding & related
techniques
EN 175 Personal EN 407

protection equipment for Protective gloves against
eye and face protection thermal risks (heat
during welding and allied and/or fire)
processes
Welders Apron Welders Gloves

BS EN 470-1: 1995 BS EN 470-1: 1995
protective protective
clothing for use in welding clothing for use in
and allied processes: welding and allied
General requirements processes: General
requirements
Welders Sleeves
Arc Flash Protective

Hood

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EN 3 EN 3
Portable Fire Portable Fire
Extinguishers Extinguishers
Dry Powder Multi- CO2 Gas Extinguisher

Purpose Fire Extinguisher (CLASS B, C AND
(CLASS A, B AND C ELECTRICAL FIRE
FIRE RISKS) RISKS
EN 3 EN 1869
Portable Fire Fire Blankets
Extinguishers
Should be used where
Foam Extinguisher welding or gas cutting
(CLASS A-B FIRE activity is being carried
RISKS) out if no welding blanket
is available.
Note – the specific items detailed here are for illustration purposes only. Equipment shall be
purchased to meet the standard specified – it need not be the make and / or model shown
above.

Office Safety
Reference: HSES-021
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Office Safety HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Faithful+Gould shall ensure that the health, safety and welfare of employees is a
primary consideration. Faithful+Gould ensure that all staff members are provided
with a safe place of work.
• An effectively managed, well maintained and set out office is a low risk
environment. However, a badly maintained, poorly set out office
where management has failed to consider health and safety can be a hazardous
workplace for staff members, visitors and contractors.
• Slips, trips and falls are common in offices and represent the most likely risk to
staff members. All reasonable action shall be taken to minimize the risk of slips,
trips and falls.
• Owned or hired office equipment shall be maintained in good working order at all
times. Damaged or faulty equipment shall be removed from use immediately.
• All owned or leased premises, and associated services, shall be maintained to
minimize the risk of injury to or ill health of staff members.
1. Introduction & Objectives

1.1 The objective of this HSES is to ensure that all staff members are provided with a safe
place of work with minimal risk of injury or ill health, be that at individual country head
offices or whilst on location at various project construction sites.
1.2 Responsibility for office safety shall rest with the FM&A Department (Facilities Management
and Administration). FM&S shall ensure that all offices meet the minimum standards set out
in this HSES.
2. Legal & Other Requirements

2.1 This HSES is a general standard applicable to all offices. Where national legal
requirements specify alternate or more stringent requirements, then these requirements
shall take precedence
2.2 Trained, competent first aiders shall be deployed within all offices. There shall be at least 2
first aiders per office and for the first 50 persons stationed in the office. For larger offices,
there shall be 1 additional first aider for every additional 50 persons. An office with 100
persons would have at least 3 first aiders for example.
2.3 Trained, competent fire marshals shall be deployed within all offices. There shall be at least
2 fire marshals per office and for the first 50 persons stationed in the office. For larger
offices, there shall be 1 additional fire marshal for every additional 50 persons. An office
with 100 persons would have at least 3 fire marshals for example.

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3. Office Risk Assessment

3.1 A master risk register has been developed to cover the general hazards encountered in an
office environment. This risk register constitutes a management program through a series
on control measures required in all offices covered by this HSES.
3.2 Each individual office shall conduct a specific office risk assessment using the risk register
as a base. This may require addition or omission from the risk register, depending on the
specific hazards identified. For guidance, risk assessment methodology is set out in HSES
002 – Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments.
3.3 The HSE coordinator shall be responsible for generating local risk assessments. Local risk
assessments shall be reviewed annually. The HSE coordinator shall request the assistance
of the designated HSE liaison when developing and / or reviewing the local risk
assessment.
3.4 The contents of the local risk assessment shall be made known to all affected staff
members. This may be at induction or through workplace safety briefings or other means of
communication such as notice boards or email circulars.
4. Induction
4.1 Formal staff induction, carried out shall include an HSE section. Office HSE shall include,
as a minimum, details of the fire / emergency plan and key hazards identified in the local
risk assessment.
4.2 All visitors to offices shall receive information regarding fire / emergency procedures on
arrival. The relevant HSE coordinator shall prepare a 1 page summary to be read by
visitors on arrival. All visitors shall sign in when entering the ROYAL ATLANTIS project.
Visitors shall be accompanied at all times.
5. Access / Egress
5.1 Safe access / egress shall be provided to all office premises. This shall include external
access / egress and internal access / egress.
5.2 Externally and internally steps / staircases shall ideally have a 7 inches (178 mm) rise and
a 10.6 inches (269 mm) tread and a pitch of approximately 30 degrees. Staircases with
more than 3 steps shall have a handrail.
5.3 A ramp for disabled access is desirable but need only be provided where disabled staff
members are employed.
5.4 External doors and fire doors shall be fitted with a self-closing mechanism. Internal doors
shall have door stops fitted. Doors and / or access ways to doors shall not be blocked with
office furniture or office supplies / equipment. Emergency door shall be fire rated, ideally to
3 hours but a minimum of 2 hours.

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5.5 General walkways shall be free from obstructions and trailing cables.
5.6 Sufficient lighting shall be provided at access /egress points and walkways.
5.7 Elevators provided for access shall be maintained. As a minimum, elevators shall be
inspected annually by a competent 3rd party. Where relevant, the competent 3rd party shall
be licensed to inspect / test elevators in the location. The office HSE Coordinator shall
retain a copy of the latest inspection / test certificate.
5.8 Emergency exits shall be provided in all offices. Ideally there will be 2 emergency exits per
floor. Emergency exits shall be fitted with fire doors. Emergency exits shall have
emergency lighting and signage. Guidance on emergency signage can be found in HSES
001 – General HSE Requirements.
6. Facilities Management
6.1 Planned Preventative Maintenance shall be scheduled for principle plant & equipment
within the office environment. As a minimum PPM shall include principle fixed electrical and
mechanical installations and fire safety systems. Refer to attached checklists.
6.2 Responsibility for inspection and testing the premises is with the landlord / 3rd party FM
Company, or main contractor on site.
Where no inspection / test frequency is specified within building codes or standards,

inspections and testing shall be carried out annually. The office HSE Coordinator shall
retain a copy of the latest inspection / test certificate.
6.3 A daily cleaning regime shall be implemented for each office. This shall include all welfare
facilities such as kitchens and toilets.
6.4 Where relevant, a pest control program shall be implemented. Staff members, visitors and
members of the public shall be protected from any harmful effects of pest control measures
such as fumigation. Pest control shall be carried out by a competent 3rd party. All safety
precautions recommended by the third party shall be implemented by the HSE Coordinator.
Where such measures include office closure then pest control shall be scheduled at such
times as to minimize disruption.
6.5 Staff members, visitors and members of the public shall be protected from the harmful
effects of noise and shall not be exposed to any continuous noise levels above 85 dB(A)
during the working day. General noise levels shall be in line with any prevailing noise
regulations, particularly when an office is located in a residential area or operates during
anti-social hours.
6.6 Offices shall provide sufficient illumination for staff members to carry out their work. Ideally,
workstations will be illuminated to 320 lux and general walkways to at least 100 lux.

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6.7 Arrangements shall be within each office to determine if equipment / facilities using or
storing water (e.g. hot water systems / cisterns, cooling towers, humidifiers etc.) is or could
become contaminated with the Legionella bacterium. Where identified appropriate
remedial action shall be initiated through a competent 3rd party. The office HSE Coordinator
shall retain a copy of any issued inspection / test certificate.
7. Electrical Safety
7.1 Electrical distribution (mains supply and fixed installations including wiring and sockets)
provided for offices should be in line with BS 7671 unless a specific, alternative code of
practice is enforced within the location. The electrical distribution systems shall be tested
every 5 years by a competent 3rd party. The office HSE Coordinator shall retain a copy of
the latest inspection / test certificate.
7.2 Electrical equipment, and associated leads / extension cables and plugs, deployed within
offices shall be in good condition and shall be electrically safe. All electrical equipment,
and associated leads / extension cables shall be manufactured to internationally
recognized standards. The HSE coordinator shall initiate periodic inspection and testing of
electrical equipment within the office. As a minimum, a competent person shall check all
electrical equipment to ensure it remains safe to use. A portable appliance tester shall be
purchased and a mandatory PAT regime implemented for the following multi user items of
office equipment.
• Photocopiers / Printers / Drawing Copiers / Plotters (not including desk top printers)
• Fridge / Freezers
• Water Boilers (not including household kettles)
• Shredders and Laminators
The decision to expand PAT testing to items beyond the mandatory list shall be at the
discretion of the Director of FM&A and shall be influenced by local regulatory requirements
and the advice of DEC HSE representatives. PAT testing shall be carried out by a
competent person. A suitable label or sticker (see example below) shall be attached to
those items tested indicating it is safe to use and the date of the next inspection.
8. Welfare Facilities
8.1 There shall be sufficient toilets for the normal level of occupation in the specific office /
premises, as a minimum, there shall be 1 WC + 1 urinal for every 25 male and 1 WC for
every 10 female staff members. There shall be sufficient basins for the normal level of
occupation in the specific office / premises. Washing basins are normally located within the

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toilet area. As a minimum, there shall be 1 basin for every 25 male and 25 female staff
members. Hygienic hand drying facilities shall be provided (paper towels / air blowers etc.).
8.2 At least one kitchen area shall be provided within each office. kitchens shall provide, as a
minimum, a fridge, a microwave and access to fresh drinking water. The scale of the
kitchen shall be in line with the normal level of occupation in the specific office / premises.
General use utensils may be provided in kitchens including cups, plates and cutlery. A
dishwasher will ideally be provided to facilitate cleaning and reuse of utensils and cutlery.
The number of such items deployed will be in line with the normal level of occupation in the
specific office / premises.
8.3 As necessary, a private room or space shall be made available to those staff members with
specific or special needs. Affected staff must make any specific or special needs known to
HR who shall liaise with FM&A regarding arrangements.
9. Storage & Handling

9.1 Suitable shelving / racking shall be provided for typical offices supplies. Shelving / racking
shall be robust with sufficient capacity with regard to the weight and size of typical items
stored.
9.2 Trolleys shall be provided for the movement of heavy objects around the office.
9.3 Suitable access to high shelves shall be provided (ladder / hop up). Heavy items shall not
be stored at high level. Loose items shall be stored in boxes or trays.
9.4 Flammable materials shall be clearly marked and, where possible, stored separately from
general office supplies. Chemicals, typically cleaning products, shall be stored in
designated area.
9.5 Where relevant, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) shall be collected and a copy
retained in the storage location. Chemicals / flammable substances shall not be stored in
large quantities, maximum 5 litre containers or less where possible.
9.6 Fire extinguishers shall be placed at the storage location of chemicals / flammable
substances. Such extinguishers shall be a standard 6kg cylinder container foam or dry
powder
9.7 Used / scrap paper shall not be stored in large quantity as this increases the fire load of the
premises. Used / scrap paper shall be collected and disposed of, ideally recycled, on a
daily or weekly basis.
10. HSE Rules for Visiting External Premises or Construction Sites

10.1 Branded PPE (hard hat and high visibility vest) shall be issued to all staff members required
to visit site. The issue of branded PPE shall be recorded on a PPE Issue Register.

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10.2 Staff members visiting construction sites shall attend the relevant Contractors induction
before entering the work area. Staff members shall comply with all posted safety rules and
procedures.
11. Fire Safety & Emergency Management

11.1 All staff shall be provided with safe egress from the premises in the event of an emergency.
Fire safety is one of the principle concerns when considering office safety. The
consequences or ‘losses’ associated with a major fire event can be catastrophic. A major
fire event can result in fatalities and significant property damage including the loss of
buildings, equipment, records etc. Such events will significantly impact the ability of the
company to function.
11.2 A ‘Fire Safety & Emergency Plan’ shall be documented for every office. A standard
template has been developed for this purpose. It shall be the responsibility of the relevant
HSE Coordinator to develop a local plan in line with the template. The HSE Coordinator
shall request the assistance of the designated HSE Liaison during the development of the
local plan. Emergency arrangements shall be communicated to all staff members at
induction or through workplace safety briefings or other means of communication such as
notice boards or email circulars.

Traffic Management
Reference: HSES-022
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Traffic Management HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Traffic management shall consider operatives working on the public
road/highway, users of the highway and within the construction site.
• Plan ahead; install permanent roads as early as possible in the construction
programme.
• Where possible keep pedestrians separate from vehicles by means of different
site entry and exit points.
• Where there is clear interface and interaction between vehicles and pedestrians,
especially at crossing points, the Contractor should provide Traffic Marshals or
Banksmen.
1. Introduction
1.1 The contractor shall assess the various risks involved with traffic management on the
construction site or highways work and establish safe systems of work that considers
contractor personnel, members of the public and satisfy local authority rules and
regulations.
1.2 In all safety matters pertaining to traffic management the contractor shall always consider
operatives working on the highway, operatives moving about the construction site, visitors
to a construction site, and the general public using the highway.
1.3 All construction workers could be at risk to passing traffic. However, if works are on a road
which is open to live public traffic, the risk is increased. Pedestrians and vehicles occupants
passing in the vicinity of highway works could also be at risk, as could people living or
working nearby.
1.4 HSES 002 – Hazard identification and risk assessment, has been developed to assist
contractors when pre-planning work activities and assessing hazards and foreseeable
risks.
2. Planning
2.1 During the planning and construction phases consideration must be given the surrounding
transport network. The roads used to approach the site have an essential part to play in
ensuring safe access and in keeping the local community traffic flow moving.
2.2 The earlier the internal road network can be planned and installed the better. This can
allow good traffic management to be implemented.
2.3 Specifying the early installation of permanent roads during project conception has the
advantage of establishing clearly defined traffic routes around the site. Not all projects lend
themselves to this concept, however where this can be achieved there are clear benefits;
• It will ensure that through traffic and traffic across site follows a suitable route;

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• Flat level running surfaces reduce this risk of vehicles overturning and enables loads
to be transported safely without risk of materials falling off;
• General maintenance of permanent roads is generally easier - reduced sludge factor -
cleaner roads - cleaner site etc.
3. Site Access and Egress

3.1 The Contractor traffic management team shall ensure that entry to / exit from site is limited
to defined access points. Access points shall be manned by competent security personnel.
3.2 Site security gates should be installed, typically with a boom gate and adjacent security hut.
3.3 Good visibility and lighting are important where vehicles come into close contact with the
public - where necessary an escort / banks man may have to be considered;
3.4 Provide safe site entry and access points with enough turning room for the largest vehicle.
3.5 Where possible keep pedestrians separate from vehicles by means of different site entry
and exit points, barrier footways, make sure pedestrians have a good view of the site
entrance;
3.6 On highways and road works, ensure that a sufficient approach and slow down lane is
created where possible.
4. Vehicle and pedestrian Segregation.

4.1 Where ever possible vehicle and pedestrian movements should be adequately separated to
ensure there are safe routes for both around site.
4.2 Pedestrian routes should be;
• Clearly separated from vehicle routes by fencing and/or a curb or similar;

• Wide enough to safely accommodate the number of people expected to use at peak
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• Allow easy access to work areas;

• Kept free from obstruction;
• Clearly marked and signed;
• Provide pedestrians a clear view of traffic movements at crossings;
• Ensure pedestrian safety where they cross main vehicle routes.
4.3 Vehicle routes need to:
• Establish clear access routes avoiding sharp bends, blind corners, narrow gaps,
steep gradients, adverse cambers, overhead obstructions, shafts and excavations;
• Minimise the need for reversing, consideration to one ways systems to take
precedent;
• Adequate for the number, type and size of the largest vehicle that may use them;
• Protect any temporary structures such as scaffold or false work from being struck;
• Have firm level running surfaces with adequate drainage;
• Have elements of speed control (speed humps, or rumble strips, and or speed limits)
installed as per the site conditions demand;
4.4 Where there is clear interface and interaction between vehicles and pedestrians, especially
at crossing points, the Contractor should provide Traffic Marshals or Banksmen.
4.5 Traffic Marshalls shall be suitably trained and competent to fulfil their duties. Traffic
Marshalls shall control traffic movement on all major site roads. Banks men shall be
deployed with individual or groups of vehicles / mobile plant working in a specific location
and shall also be suitably trained and competent to fulfil their duties. Traffic Marshalls and
Banks men shall wear high visibility clothing at all times. If environmental conditions are
poor and visibility extremely low (e.g. sandstorm or fog) then Traffic Marshalls & Banks
Men shall be withdrawn and vehicle movement suspended. Traffic Marshalls and Banks
Men shall maintain constant contact with vehicle traffic / mobile plant. Signal flags and
whistles shall be provided to Traffic Marshalls to ensure the clear communication with
drivers / operators
4.6 The Contractor shall ensure suitable barriers for segregation are installed. The prevailing
site conditions, be it on or adjacent to a public highway, or within the confines of a clearly
demarcated construction site, will dictate what barriers to use.

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5. Vehicle drivers and plant operators.

5.1 All operators and drivers of vehicles on construction sites should hold appropriate license
from the local authority, and a recognized card or appropriate certification showing the
appropriate level of training for the equipment they are operating.
5.2 Visiting drivers must be informed and abide by the site transport rules and possibly provide
an escort, e.g. no reversing without a banks man, 20kph speed limit, etc.
5.3 Operators are responsible for checking and maintaining their equipment on a daily / weekly
basis.
5.4 Mobile plant & vehicles shall be fitted with warning devices including horns, reverse alarms
and amber flashing beacons as standard.
6. Deliveries, Loading & Storage

6.1 Loading and storage should be located away from the main work areas, have a clear entry
and exit point and use a one way system if possible.
6.2 Special consideration must also be given to special loads and vehicles e.g. deliveries of
long sections of steel, precast beams and large plant such as mobile cranes and concrete
pumps.
6.3 Mobile cranes and / or mobile placing booms may require the use of site roads on a
temporary basis in order to move / off load materials. All mobile cranes / placing booms
shall be fully segregated with barriers and a banks man / signaller shall be present. Site
traffic shall be diverted accordingly.

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6.4 Lay down areas shall be clearly identified with signage etc. Lay down areas shall be
located in a safe position close to site stores.
7. Signs and Lighting.

7.1 Vehicle and pedestrian routes need to be signed and well illuminated.
7.2 Signs located on the public highway must conform to local transport regulations in relation
to size, position, and reflective values.
7.3 Actual location and placement of signage is critical; it must be visible to all drivers, be that
plant and light vehicles on site or members of the public on the highway.
8. Parking
8.1 The Contractor shall provide parking facilities for all parties resident on site and shall
provide for visitor parking.
8.2 Parking areas shall be located so that persons can enter site offices without the need for
PPE. Should this not be practical, warning signs must be erected and visitors advised at
the security gate. Areas requiring PPE shall be clearly signed as per the examples below:
8.3 Personal vehicles shall not enter the construction site at any time. Only official work
vehicles and mobile plant shall be permitted into the construction site. Personal vehicles
shall remain in the designated parking areas only.
8.4 Site materials and equipment shall not be stored in designated parking areas.
8.5 The Contractor project management team shall ensure parking or loading / off-loading
areas are designated for site labour buses. Loading / off-loading areas for site labour shall
be exclusions zones to separate workers from the hazard of moving vehicles.
9. Hi Visibility Clothing
9.1 Hi visibility clothing incorporating fluorescent and reflective material should be worn at all
times where vehicles are moving around.

Welfare Facilities & First
Aid
Reference: HSES-023
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Welfare Facilities & First Aid HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Welfare facilities such as the provision of drinking-water, washing / ablution,
toilets, rest-rooms and facilities for mess areas are all mandatory requirements
on the Royal Atlantis project.
• Good welfare facilities improve morale and consequently improve efficiency,
productivity and reduce the risk of accidents.
• Adequate first aid is compulsory on site and a legal requirement.
1. Introduction
1.1 Welfare facilities such as the provision of drinking-water, washing / ablution, toilets, rest-
rooms and facilities for preparing and eating meals are all mandatory requirements on the
ROYAL ATLANTIS project.
1.2 The welfare arrangements in workers camp accommodation must also be facilitated.
1.3 The facilities (both welfare and first aid) may be provided and maintained by one contractor
for all workers or by individual contractors. Welfare facilities on site should be as close as
practical to the working locations. Large sites may require multiple facilities so that
operatives do not have to travel long distance to use them.
2. Basic Welfare Requirements.

2.1 An adequate supply of wholesome drinking water shall be provided within reasonable
access of every worker.
2.2 At or within reasonable access of every construction site, the following facilities shall be
provided and maintained, depending on the number of workers and the duration of the
work;
• Sanitary and washing facilities;

• A sufficient number of water flush-type lavatories, including sufficient urinals.
Chemical lavatories may be used only as a short term measure.
• Accommodation for taking meals and for taking shelter during interruption of work due
to adverse weather conditions.
2.3 The facilities should be designed and constructed so as to screen the occupants from view
and afford protection against the weather.
2.4 The facilities should be constructed for easy maintenance and cleaned out at least daily.
2.5 The facilities and accommodation should be constructed and conform to the national / local
standards and legislation.

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3. Welfare – Eating / Drinking

3.1 The contractor shall provide mess facilities with adequate quantities of tables and seats
where workers can eat in comfort and are protected from the weather. It should be situated
away from workstations to minimize contact with dirt, dust or dangerous substances. Mess
facilities can be located within the building under construction, however the mess area must
be fully enclosed and isolated as much as possible from the main works.
3.2 Cooled drinking water must be readily available for all workers and the distribution around
site and means for refilling water coolers needs to be planned. Individual water bottles or
similar vessels must be provided to each worker.
4. Welfare – Sanitary & Toilets

4.1 Operatives need to be provided with ablution facilities as a basic hygiene measure to
prevent contaminating food and to remove dirt and grime which can also be ingested and
cause sickness and disease.
4.2 There should be a supply of clean hot and cold water. A supply of soap or other suitable
skin cleaners, and towels or a means of drying must be provided.
4.3 For guidance, a minimum of one toilet / urinal per 20 workers is acceptable, ensuring that
the toilets are serviced regularly as required.
4.4 WC cubicles should be fully enclosed with a lockable door for privacy.
4.5 WC cubicles should be provided with fresh air ventilation and extract fans.

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5. Rest Breaks
5.1 Rest breaks taken regularly need to be factored into the working day. Fatigue develops
gradually before it begins to have marked effects, resulting in poor concentration and
accidents. Short breaks taken frequently enable fast recovery and thus are much better
than infrequent long breaks.
5.2 The arrangements and facilities for rest must be readily accessible and should:
• Have adequate numbers of seats, benches, etc.

• Where necessary, have facilities for individuals to lie down.
• Be maintained and kept at a level of cool thermal comfort (max. 25°C).
6. First Aid
6.1 The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that first aid, including trained personnel,
are available at all times. The contractor will provide qualified medical staff, with the
necessary years of experience.
6.2 A site clinic / medical facility should be established, in or adjacent to the construction site.
It should be suitably equipped to allow the site nurse / doctor to administer the necessary
first aid.
6.3 All medical staff should have a licence from their country of origin, have at least three years
of experience in providing medical care at or on construction sites, and also are to obtain a
license in line with local legislation.
6.4 All medical staff should have completed a “Intermediate Life Support” training course and
qualification, along with the necessary and required refresher training.
6.5 On construction sites, the following numbers of trained and qualified staff are
recommended unless specific ratios are specified in local regulations:

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No of employees No of qualified staff per shift
Less than 5 1 first aider

5 - 100 At least one first aider per 25 employees
100 – 500 1 nurse
500 – 1000 1 nurse or EMT (emergency medical technician) + 1 doctor
1000 – 5000 2 nurses or EMT’s + 1 doctor
5000+ 3 nurses or EMT’s + 1 doctor
6.6 Arrangements shall be made for ensuring the removal of workers for medical attention who
have suffered an accident or sudden illness, i.e. ambulance to the nearest local
hospital/clinic. For remote sites where the travel time for an ambulance is deemed
excessive, the contractor shall make provision of an ambulance to be based on site.
7. Occupational Health
7.1 It is the Contractor’s responsibility to conduct his operations in such a manner as to prevent
injury to persons. The Contractor shall take precautions to minimise risks and shall inspect
the works for occupational health and safety conditions/risks.
7.2 The Contractor shall manage occupational health in line with the requirements of the local
and national regulatory requirements and standards.
7.3 The establishment of a baseline medical screening programme for all employees should be
implemented by the contractor.
7.4 The Contractor shall provide and maintain periodic medical examinations for workers and
follow up (maximum every year from employment date).
7.5 It is good practice to establish health surveillance programme for employees.
8. Workers Accommodation
8.1 The contractor shall provide adequate residential accommodation, off site, in a structured
camp setting.
8.2 The camp accommodation should be fit for purpose and replicate welfare standards
specified for site operations in terms of cleanliness, toilets, mess areas, food preparation,
hygiene, etc.
8.3 A camp clinic should be established with sufficient medical staff and medicines available,
dependent of course upon the numbers of employees at the camp.
8.4 The Contractor shall ensure the accommodation is provided with adequate fire detection,
fire prevention and firefighting systems, as per local and national requirements.

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8.5 Occupancy rate per room shall not exceed 4.5sq.m per person.
8.6 The Contractor shall ensure that suitable transportation is provided for workers between the
accommodation and the construction site.

Heat Stress Prevention
Reference: HSES-024
Revision: 01
Rev: 01
Heat Stress Prevention HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Contractors shall ensure that Heat Stress Prevention Plan is adopted for the
Royal Atlantis project.
• Contractors shall ensure that heat stress signs and symptoms are communicated
to all personnel working at project site.
• Contractors shall take reasonable steps to reduce work in direct sunlight during
hot weather – in addition to the summer working directives implemented by local
authorities.
• Contractors shall ensure that assessments are carried out in all work areas and
appropriate control measures such as installation of temporary heat reduction
measures are adopted (i.e. cooling fans, cold rooms, wild air).
1. Introduction
1.1 This HSES provides guidelines for implementing an adequate Heat Stress Program for the
work periods during the summer months and implementing organizational and physical
measures to prevent and minimize heat related illnesses.
1.2 The requirements set out in this procedure shall apply to all Contractor operations and
those of Sub-Contractors.
1.3 The requirements of this procedure shall be included within the contractors’ HSE induction.
2. How the Human Body Handles Heat

3.1 The human body, being warm blooded, maintains a fairly constant internal temperature,
even though it is being exposed to varying environmental temperatures. To keep internal
body temperatures within safe limits, the body must get rid of its excess heat, primarily
through varying the rate and amount of blood circulation through the skin and the release of
fluid onto the skin by the sweat glands.
3.2 In this process of lowering internal body temperature, the heart begins to pump more blood.
The blood circulates closer to the surface of the skin, and the excess heat is lost to the
cooler environment.
3.3 If heat loss from increased blood circulation through the skin is not adequate, the brain
continues to sense overheating and signals the sweat glands in the skin to shed large
quantities of sweat onto the skin surface. Evaporation of sweat cools the skin, eliminating
large quantities of heat from the body.
3.4 Under conditions of high humidity, the evaporation of sweat from the skin is decreased and
the body's efforts to maintain an acceptable body temperature may be significantly
impaired. These conditions adversely affect an individual's ability to work in the hot
environment. With so much blood going to the external surface of the body, relatively less
goes to the active muscles, the brain, and other internal organs; strength declines and
fatigue occurs sooner than it would otherwise. Alertness and mental capacity also may be
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affected. Workers who must perform delicate or detailed work may find their accuracy
suffering and others may find their comprehension and retention of information lowered.
3. Types of Heat Stress

3.1 Heat rash is caused by continuous exposure to heat and humid air and aggravated by
chafing clothes. The condition decreases ability to tolerate heat. Mild red rash, especially in
areas of the body in contact with protective gear / clothing.
3.2 Heat cramps are muscular pains and spasms that occur when the body loses electrolytes
during profuse sweating or when inadequate electrolytes are taken into the body. They
usually begin in the arms, legs or abdomen, and often precede heat exhaustion.
3.3 Heat exhaustion is a medical emergency. When a person is suffering from heat exhaustion,
they will perspire profusely and look acutely ill.
3.4 Heat stroke is the worst heat-related injury and can be fatal if not immediately treated. The
brain has lost its ability to regulate body temperature. The patient’s temperature will be
markedly high and there will be no perspiration.
4. Dangers from Heat Stress

4.1 The human body is composed of 60% water. Under normal circumstances, individuals lose
up to 2 litres of sweat per day. But working under extreme conditions of temperature and
humidity, as they exist in the Middle East, individuals can lose approximately 1.2 litres of
sweat within an hour, or greater depending on individual physiology.
4.2 Sweat is salty and its major components are water and salt. Hence, besides water, sweat
can also take with it up to 3.5g of salts per litre, thus the body loses sodium an important
electrolyte.
4.3 Such excessive sweating in extreme temperatures can lead to two conditions:
• Dehydration – excessive loss of water;

• Hypernatremia – High levels of sodium in the blood results when there is a net water
loss or a sodium gain and reflects too little water in relation to total body sodium
levels.
5. Symptoms of Heat Stress

5.1 Symptoms due to Dehydration - Excessive thirst, dry mouth and thick saliva and headache
are common symptoms of dehydration at early stages. Slowly, nausea sets in, followed by
vomiting. Urine becomes darker and urination less frequent.
5.2 Symptoms due to Heat Stroke – Initially muscles cramp, severe fatigue and drowsiness
may result. Progressively the attentiveness of an individual will begin to reduce and the
person may suffer mental lapses and bouts of confusion and ultimately collapse.

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6. Factors to Consider
6.1 Environmental factors:
• Air Temperature – The human body will gain heat if the air temperature is hotter than
the human body (approx. 37°C) and lose heat if the air temperature is colder than the
human body.
• Sun (Radiant Heat) – The rays of the sun (or radiant energy waves) that land on a
person’s skin can also add energy to the body in the form of heat.
• Humidity and Evaporation – Sweating is the way a person’s body cools down when
it is hot. When sweat evaporates from the skin it takes heat with it and cools the body
down. Evaporation of sweat depends on humidity.
• Air Movement (Wind Speed measured in meters/sec or m/s) – Air movement is
important as it has significant influence on evaporation of sweat from the skin (which
in turn affects cooling of the body).
6.2 Job Factors:
• Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Heat stress can be caused
by wearing PPE such as fire or chemical-retardant clothing. Coated and nonwoven
materials used in protective garments block the evaporation of sweat and can lead to
substantial heat stress.
• Workload (or pace of work). The body generates more heat during heavy physical
work. For example, construction workers shovelling sand in hot weather generate a
tremendous amount of heat and are at risk of developing heat stress without proper
precautions.
6.3 Personal Risk Factors:
• Weight: Workers who are overweight are less efficient at losing heat.
• Poor physical condition
• Previous heat illnesses
• Age
• Heart disease or high blood pressure
• Recent illness
• Alcohol consumption
• Medication
• Acclimatization is a significant factor in the prevention of heat related illness.
7. First Aid for Persons Affected by Heat Stress?

7.1 The first action shall be to immediately move the person to a cool shaded area. Remove
any excess clothing or PPE to allow sweat to evaporate. Loosen tight clothing. Make the
person lie down and raise their legs slightly so that blood circulation to the brain improves.
If the person is vomiting put them on their side or in the recovery position. Arrange a fan to
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manually fan the person. Cool the body of the affected individual with a wet cloth or
sponge. Focus on the forehead, neck, arms, groin and the soles of their feet. If the person
recovers or regains consciousness then make the sit down and provide an electrolyte fluid
and administer sip by sip. Avoid hot or caffeinated beverages.
7.2 Allow suitable recovery time for those suffering from heat related illness / heat stress
symptoms. It may take 2 to 4 hours for a person to recover sufficiently to return to work.
7.3 Heat exhaustion may rapidly turn into heat stroke, a potentially fatal condition. If symptoms
persist or worsen, seek immediate medical attention for the individual.
8. Hydration
9.1 Maintaining hydration is a critical factor in avoiding dehydration and heat stress. The
Contractor must ensure that water stations are situation around the work site. These may
be fixed stations with cooled water dispensers or portable water dispenser.
9.2 All persons should be briefed on the importance of maintaining hydration and the
consequences of poor hydration. All persons shall be advised to carry out self-inspection of
urine to determine personal hydration. The chart within this procedure can be used for this
purpose.
9.3 Generally, all workers are advised to drink 2 litres of water over each 2 to 3 hour period for
general work. When the heat index is high, refer to section 10, this should increase up to 2
litres per hour.
9. Temperature and Humidity Monitoring

9.1 Temperature, humidity and relative humidly should be monitored on a continual basis. Heat
index monitoring should be conducted using a calibrated monitoring instrument i.e.
thermometer.
9.2 Readings should be measured on the heat index scale, shown overleaf. The numbers
shown are the apparent temperatures (in Celsius). The apparent temperature is how it feels
to a person. The heat index is based on a combination of relative humidity and actual
temperature.
9.3 The Contractor HSE Officers shall verbally advise Sub-Contractor HSE staff and
Supervision who shall implement the requirements of the relevant action level. Contractor
HSE shall monitor compliance with the requirements of the action level.

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Heat Index Chart

Temperature (°C) vs. Relative Humidity
10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80%
49 49 50 55 59 65 69
46 44 46 49 53 57 62 66
43 40 42 44 47 50 54 58 62 66
40 38 39 40 43 45 48 50 54 57 61 65
38 35 36 37 38 40 42 43 46 49 52 56 58 62
35 32 33 34 34 36 37 38 40 42 43 46 48 51 54 58
32 29 30 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 41 43 45
29 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 36
27 24 24 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 29 30 30
Heat Index/Heat Disorders (Action Levels)
Heat Index Possible heat disorders for people in higher risk groups
54 or Action Level 4 - Heatstroke/sunstroke highly likely with continued exposure.

higher
41-53 Action Level 3 - Sunstroke, heat cramps or heat exhaustion likely, and heat stroke possible with
prolonged exposure and/or physical activity.
32-40 Action Level 2 - Sunstroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure
and/or physical activity.
27-31 Action Level 1 - Fatigue possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity.
10. Heat Stress Control Measures

10.1 Each band of the heat index above can be considered as an ‘Action Level’. The following
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Action No special arrangements required outside of the provision of water and

Level 1 normal rest and meal breaks.
All workers shall be encouraged to drink frequently to maintain hydration.

Action Frequent work breaks should be taken if working in indoor areas with no air
Level 2 conditioning to limit workers exposure to heat and humidity. Rest periods of
at least 5 minutes per 2 hours worked are recommended but shall be based
on an on-site assessment by Supply Partners HSE staff. Meal breaks must
be taken off site or in a shaded mess hall. All workers shall be encouraged
to drink frequently to maintain hydration.
Action Frequent work breaks should be taken if working in indoor areas with no air
Level 3 conditioning or air movement to limit workers exposure to heat and humidity.
Meal breaks must be taken off site or in a cooled mess hall. Provide
shading for workers where possible to limit exposure to direct sunlight.
Provide fans if working indoors where air movement is limited. All workers
shall be encouraged to drink frequently to maintain hydration. Workers are
advised to drink up to 2 litres of water every 2 to 3 hours.
Action Action level 4 is based on the heat index and is triggered when the index is
Level 4 in excess of 54 on the heat index.
All work outside shall be re-evaluated. Where suitable shade can be

provided it may be acceptable to continue with work in hand. Indoor
temperature / humidity readings may need to be taken in non-air
conditioned areas to confirm they are suitable for work to continue. Provide
fans if working indoors where air movement is limited. Review Section 7 of
this procedure for factors to consider when working in the heat.
It is recommended that shift patterns are changed to avoid the hottest parts
of the day. Night shifts works should be considered if possible. Where
possible, less strenuous activity should be re-scheduled (leave heavy lifting
work to cooler parts of the day for example).
Frequent work breaks in cooled areas should be taken if working in indoor

areas with no air conditioning or air movement to limit workers exposure to
heat and humidity. Cooled areas may include temporary rooms that provide
a suitable rest area for onsite workers. Rest periods shall of at least 10
minutes per 2 hours worked are recommended but shall be based on an on-
site assessment by HSE staff. Meal breaks must be taken off site or in a
cooled mess hall.
All workers shall be encouraged to drink frequently to maintain hydration.

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11. Dehydration Urine Colour Chart

10.1 The following chart will help individuals use urine colour as an indicator of dehydration.
Self-inspection of urine colour against the chart will provide advice on the level of
dehydration and the recommended water intake to return the body to a normal level of
hydration.

Lock Out Tag Out
Reference: HSES-025
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Lock Out Tag Out HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Contractors shall keep a register of all plant and equipment that needs to be
positively isolated (locked, tagged and tested) prior to the undertaking of
maintenance, inspection, testing and commissioning works.
• Contractors shall have documented isolation procedures for all pieces of
plant/equipment requiring positive isolation.
• Isolation shall provide positive protection and be achieved by the use of locking
devices or the establishment of a physical barrier or separation.
• Any person working within an energized area shall ensure that the energy
sources are positively isolated.
• Any isolation which requires transfer between shifts or different workgroups
shall require the use of an isolation permit.
• All personnel who are required to perform isolations shall be trained and deemed
competent relevant to the level of competency required to perform their tasks.
1. Introduction
1.1 Prior to any work commencing on electrical / mechanical equipment on the work site, the
rules and guidance within must be followed to protect personnel from injury and / or protect
the equipment from damage.
1.2 Energy sources can include but are not limited to:
• Low Voltage electrical energy, Voltage exceeding 50 volts Alternating Current (AC) or
120 volts Direct Current (DC) but not exceeding 1000 volts AC. or 1500 volts DC.
• Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, ionising radiation or thermal energy.
• Stored energy in compressed air or other gasses.
• Stored energy in springs, ropes, fluid filled pipes and hoses.
• Gravitational potential energy created by suspended parts, loads or equipment
structures.
1.3 Isolation: Is where a piece of machinery, equipment or process has been rendered
inoperable due to the removal of the electrical, mechanical or other damaging energy at a
predefined isolation point by an authorised person.
1.4 System: A system comprises of multiple pieces of plant or equipment and in some cases
requires more than one piece of plant or equipment to be isolated to enable work to be
carried out on it in a safe manner.
2. Planning
2.1 Planning the work is essential, due to the potential high risks involved. The contractor
needs to consider the following:

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• What the work is to be carried out;

• The hazards involved with the equipment or system to be worked on and the
associated risks levels;
• Who is to carry out the work, supervision levels required and the competency of the
operatives;
• Precautions to be taken and what system of work / permit to work will be used.
2.2 Once planned the following stepped process should be followed before the task / activity /
work can start:
1. disconnect completely;
2. secure against re-connection;
3. verify that the installation is dead;
4. carry out earthing and short-circuiting; and
5. provide protection against adjacent live parts
3. LOTO Equipment
3.1 Out of Service Tag:
A yellow and black tag that is placed on a piece of equipment/machinery to indicate that the
equipment is inoperable and/or shall not be used. It is used to warm potential users of a
machine that:
• The equipment is defective in some way;

• The fault could cause injury to you or other persons, or may cause damage to that
equipment.
• Repairs to the equipment are incomplete or the equipment has been left unattended
in an unsafe condition.
• The equipment has been removed from service to allow access for maintenance
inspection or servicing.
The Out of Service Tag signifies that the equipment must not be used or operated except in
the usual course of maintenance and repair. The tag does not signify isolation of power.
Any person who finds fault with equipment and/or is leaving equipment in an unsafe
condition shall place an Out of Service Tag. Persons should notify their supervisor of the
placing of an Out of Service tag and the reasons for placing this tag.
The Out of Service Tag shall be clearly marked with the name of the person placing the tag
along with the time and date. The Out of Service Tag shall be placed on machinery in such
a way that the machine cannot be operated without the operator viewing or touching the tag
(i.e. Master switch, valve handle, and ignition). Out of Service Tags shall only be removed
after the machine has been repaired and inspected, and only by a qualified person affecting
the repair.

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3.2 Equipment Isolation Lock:
Equipment Isolation Locks are used in conjunction with a

Permit under the control of an Authorised Isolator (Permit
Issuer). The Locks are placed together with Out of Service
Tags by the Authorised Isolator to positively lock out isolation
points and to signify to others that personnel are working on
plant or equipment and will be exposed to the risk of injury if
the plant or equipment is used, switched, manipulated or
interfered with in any way.
3.3 Positive Isolator:
A Positive Isolator is a device that, when switched, disconnected or shut off, ensures that
the plant or equipment cannot be started or operated by any other means, i.e. the device
that isolates the main energy source. Examples of positive isolators are switches, circuit
breakers, DE contactors, whole current isolators, valves, etc.
NOTE- Stop buttons and local switches are NOT Positive Isolators.
3.4 Lockout Scissors / Hasps:
Devices used to allow for attaching a number of locks/tags to

an isolation point where a group of people are working on the
same plant or equipment.

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4. Authority
4.1 Isolation of machinery / equipment can only be carried out by the personnel who are trained
in repairs and maintenance of such equipment. Depending on site requirements, certain
types of equipment may only be isolated by approved persons (i.e. Manager, etc.)
All isolations, (where possible) shall be performed at the main source of energy. For all
electrical isolations, the isolation shall be performed at the main board. For mechanical
isolations, the isolation shall be performed at the main source of the energy. Remote
isolations shall only be performed when isolation cannot be performed at the main source
of energy.
5. Prior to Isolation
5.1 Isolation procedures are designed to ensure that personnel can carry out maintenance,
testing and commissioning work, or access plant and equipment safely. The generic 12
step process for all isolations illustrates the process below. Prior to the isolation being
performed, the following must be carried out:
• Check the work area and identify the task to be performed.

• Risk Assessment/Job Safety Analysis to be conducted and safe system of work
(SSoW) procedure to be written.
• Approval from relevant Manager / Supervisor to begin work.
• Notification to any third parties that may be affected by the isolation.
6. Isolation
6.1 The authorized person shall isolate the equipment at the primary source of energy and then
place an ‘Out of Service’ tag on the switch / valve, etc. Maintenance workers will then place
their padlock on the switch/valve. The employees will retain the key to their padlock at all
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The maintenance workers will ‘prove’ isolation by attempting to start the isolated
equipment. This is to ensure that isolation has been carried out correctly. The employee
should then proceed to carry out the required task.
7. Completion of task and restoration of energy

7.1 At the completion of the task and after checking to ensure that the area is safe, the
employee shall return to the point of isolation and remove the relevant equipment isolation
lock / padlock. Once all locks and tags are removed, the work area is to be checked and
the ‘Out of Service’ tag removed.
8. Task Incomplete
8.1 If the event of the job task extending past normal working hours or into the next shift, the
following additional procedures shall apply (as appropriate).
• Prior to all employees removing their padlocks and tags, the Supervisor shall place a
‘Supervisor’s’ lock on the hasp to ensure that equipment cannot be started whilst in
an unsafe condition. The key to this lock shall be handed over to the incoming
Supervisor.
• The ‘Out of Service’ tag shall remain in position until the equipment has been repaired
and inspected and approval has been given to return the equipment into service.
9. Training
9.1 Authorised employees = Trained in LOTO procedures, as a minimum;
• Recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources
• Type and magnitude of energy available in the workplace
• Methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control
• Ways to verify that the energy isolation is effective
9.2 Affected employees = Training on the following, as a minimum;

• Instruction in the purpose and use of energy control procedure
• Reasons not to attempt to re-start or re-energise machines or equipment which are
locked out or tagged out.

Safety in Design
Reference: HSES-026
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Safety in Design HSE Standards
Key Points:
• Designers need to follow the principles of prevention when giving consideration
to health and safety in their design:
• Incorporation of safety in design should follow these steps;
• Eliminate
• Reduce
• Inform
• Control
• Designers need to design with practical construction in mind, thinking about the
buildability of their proposed design. Architects and designers should consider
simple logistical matters that are associated with their proposed structure.
• Residual hazards within the design must be informed to the Contractor and end
user.
1. Introduction
1.1 Everyone involved in construction has a role to play in delivering good health and safety
management on a project. However in terms of design risk management, then architects
and designers have a leading role to play.
1.2 Safety in design can be led on and delivered by architects and designers (structural, MEP,
etc). They are in an ideal position to improve the performance of health and safety on site
and for the end users / stakeholders even before construction begins.
1.3 By considering health and safety at design stage, the whole project team can contribute
and provide the client with a finished product that has been through a robust design risk
management phase and will be safe and practical to use, maintain and clean.
1.4 Designers are in a unique position to reduce the risks that arise during construction work
and have a key role to play in the HSE lifecycle process. Designs develop from initial
concepts through to a detailed specification, often involving different teams and people at
various stages. At each stage, designers from all disciplines can make a significant
contribution by identifying and eliminating hazards, and reducing likely risks from hazards
where elimination is not possible.
1.5 Where relevant to the scope of service, Faithful+Gould shall manage design coordination
through the pre-construction, construction and handover phase to ensure that residual
design risks are communicated and managed.
1.6 Where relevant, Faithful+Gould responsibilities for reviewing and coordinating safety in
design will be set out in the Project HSE Management Plan
1.7 Where Faithful+Gould are responsible for design management, Faithful+Gould shall
critically assess design proposals throughout the design process to ensure that foreseeable
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2. Definitions
Term Definition
Hazard Source, situation or act with a potential for harm in terms of human injury
or ill health or a combination of these.
Risk Combination of the likelihood of an occurrence of a hazardous event or
exposure(s) and the severity of injury or ill health that can be caused by
the event or exposure(s).
Design Risk Process of considering health and safety throughout the iterative design
Assessment process, with a mind-set of eliminating, reducing, and ultimately
controlling risks which arise as a result of the designed product.
Acceptable Risk that has been reduced to a manageable level, with sufficient
Risk information provided which allows construction to proceed, and a
finished product be maintained as far as is reasonably practicable.
3. Design Risk Management Principles

3.1 E.R.I.C
Safety in design on the project should be principally managed by using the commonly used
mnemonic ERIC, which stands for: Eliminate; Reduce; Inform; Control.
3.2 While the last of these steps, ‘control’, is the main responsibility of the contractor, it is the
architects, designers, design team, and project teams who are in the ideal position to
eliminate, reduce, and inform.
3.3 At each stage of the iterative design process, designers and architects should be using the
E.R.I.C stepped process as an integral part of their thought process.
3.4 Architects and designers need to design with practical construction in mind, thinking about
the buildability of their proposed design. Architects and designers should consider simple
logistical matters that are associated with their proposed structure, including the likes of site
access arrangements during early construction to enable temporary service connections
(electrical, water, waste, etc.).
3.5 At early concept stage, matters such as the existing environment, and inherent hazards
occurring with the site, be it a brownfield or greenfield site, should be considered.
3.6 As the design develops, the materials to be used, designer led construction sequencing,
temporary works design, use, maintenance and cleaning of the finished building / structure,
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3.7 Architects and designers should be considering the end users of the finished structure.
Maintaining and cleaning a building and risks associated with the cleaning and
maintenance can be addressed during design, this could be as simple as ensuring there is
sufficient space in a plant room to move about and to be able to replace a part or
component easily, or increasing say a parapet wall to aid fall prevention.
3.8 Designers are required to avoid foreseeable risks ‘so far as is reasonably practicable,
taking due account of other relevant design considerations’. The greater the risk, the
greater the weight that must be given to eliminating or reducing it.
3.9 It is important to note the designer and design team should concentrate on significant or
unusual hazards and subsequent risks levels. At the time of identification of said significant
or unusual hazards, the designer can balance the level of risk and potential solutions
against cost, effort, program, and aesthetics. Typical issues that should be considered are
set out in the ‘Designers RAG List’ attached to this standard. Where additional design /
development activity is carried out during the construction phase, these items should be
considered.
4. Planning & Controlling the Flow of Design Information

4.1 Part of the concept of safety in design is not to have too much bureaucracy or
documentation. There is a balance to be met, so not reams and reams of documentation
needs to be produced, but that the documentation that is produced should provide benefits
to the project, the end users, and the design risk management and construction processes.
4.2 The Design Health & Safety Management Plan (DHSMP) is to be produced by the
designer, with some assistance from project team members. This will detail the hierarchy of
risk control and decision making process with regard to hazards and health and safety
solutions.
4.3 Existing information in relation to the site is crucial, it will help inform design decisions, and
influence preparatory and enabling works.
4.4 During early / mid concept stage, the designers need to consider hazards and associated
risks with the proposed site, including those relating to current site activities, existing
services and adjacent site activities. This will be made up of historical information that is
available, and survey information deemed necessary (topographical, ground investigation).
4.5 A design risk register is a valuable tool to use for recording the significant and unusual
hazards.
4.6 It is highly unlikely that designers will need to score hazards and risks, or use complicated
matrix scoring systems. Rather they should be discussed at design team meetings, with the
creative minds of the architects and designers finding solutions. They can then be
recorded on the design risk register in such a way that the design risk register becomes a
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4.7 The design risk register then becomes a part of the Pre Construction Information Pack
(PCI) for the contractors, informing them of the remaining residual hazards and risks that
they will need to manage during the construction phase (bear in mind, design changes
during construction still need to take health and safety factors into account).
4.8 Information on design risks and remaining residual hazards and risk levels can be supplied
in various formats. They are likely to be one or more of the following:
Design Risk Register: (example only)
Activity – Ground Preparation (Reducing to Level)

Hazard Those at risk Action – Design stage Date actioned Construction
Identified Design / action by stage action
Construction by
stage
Expose / Public, site Establish Architect and During design Contractor and
contact with operatives, and existing utility Engineer development subcontractor
Existing visitors. information,
services, voids. determine
Possible location of
collapse of existing
excavations. services,
ground
investigation for
voids, etc.
Residual Risk Register: (example only)
Element Activity Design Assumptions / Control Measures

Roofs Access to maintain and clean Mansafe system installed to standing seam roof
equipment & plant on standing Internal fixed ladder access installed to flat roof
seam roof and flat roofs External fixed ladder access installed to lower flat roof
Fixed guardrails installed to roof perimeter around
areas of equipment & plant
Non-slip walkways installed to flat roof membrane.
Windows Cleaning windows at first and First and second floor windows are tilt-turn windows
second floor level to allow cleaning from inside
Stair tower glazing can be cleaned using appropriate
equipment from ground level access
Mechanical Risk of Legionella when Risk assessments must be carried out by suitable
Services maintaining domestic hot and cold trained, competent individuals. Manufacturers and
water heating systems. suppliers of humidification equipment should ensure
that relevant staff are competent to carry out risk
assessments and that staff should not undertake such
services unless they are competent. Records should
be kept of training and evaluation of such staff.
Roof plant – E Working at height to maintain and Mansafe system installed and mobile towers internally
stack units clean equipment

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Air Handling Working at height to maintain and Mansafe system installed and mobile towers internally
Equipment clean equipment
Gymnasium Work at height Fluorescent luminaires with longer lamp life selected.
Lighting High level lighting will require scaffold towers for
installation and for future lamp changes.
Plant Room Working within Plant Room Minimal equipment installed within plant room, except
for supplies/control equipment necessary for plant. Be
aware of other equipment within vicinity, gas supplies,
oil and hot water pipes.
Narrative / notes on drawings / HSE box on drawings;
4.9 Once the construction is completed and the finished structure / building is handed over to
the client / end user, there is information needed from the architect / designer on the
residual hazards and subsequent risks which remain.
4.10 These residual hazards and risk levels will be in relation to the maintenance and cleaning
of the building.
4.11 This information will be form part (most) of the health and safety file for the client.
5. Example safety in design / design risk management

5.1 The level of influence by designers / architects will reduce and become more costly as the
project progresses. Therefore the best opportunity to influence positively and deliver good
design risk management is early during each design phase.

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Elimination
(during design)
Safety in
Substitution (during design) Design
Influence
Engineering
(designed in)
Admin Level of
influence
drops,
and cost
goes up.
PPE
5.2 The following table gives some examples of how designers can have a positive influence
on safety during design; these are not to be taken as exhaustive and in some cases may
not be relevant. Designers must be satisfied that they have considered those hazards
relevant to their specific project.
Key significant hazard Comment. Example suggested designer

areas which the action.
designer may be able to
influence.
Working at height. Falling from height is the Prefabrication, maintenance
biggest (single) cause of strategies, construct at low level
fatalities. There are steps that and crane into position.
can be taken at the design
stage to eliminate or mitigate
this.
Vehicles and transport The likelihood of being struck By strategic consideration of
or crushed by construction (or circulation, separation and space.
‘in use’) vehicles can be During construction the contractor
reduced. is responsible for the detailed
implementation, but the designer
can sometimes facilitate this by
appropriate consideration during
the design phase.
Power cables The risk of electrocution Early collection of utility
emphasises the need for good information and good design
information (from surveys if interface management.
necessary) and avoidance of
unnecessary activity in the
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Structural instability Risk of collapses typically Consider carefully the need for
applies to buildings and deep trenches, and their
trenches. excavation, if adjacent to other
works.
Slips, trips and falls These account for large Selection of materials, building
number of injuries and are footprint, changes in levels, plant
very disruptive and costly room space, etc.
overall.
 Associated Forms & Templates

Designers RAG list

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Designers RAG List

RAG lists are practical aides to designers on what to eliminate or avoid and what to encourage.
Design teams shall identify design elements, materials and processes which are either to be avoided
because they are judged to represent significant risk to construction personnel, facilities users and/or
the environment or to be preferred because they represent a reduction in such risks.
RED LIST ITEMS Hazardous elements materials or processes, which are effectively prohibited and
should be eliminated from the project excepting only where no alternative can be found. If any Red List
item is to be employed, it requires formal justification within the design documentation and shall be
subject to specific agreement. Including a red item would always lead to the provision of information
that requires them to be specifically brought to the attention of other designers and/or the Contractor
through the Pre-construction information, including Drawings or Specification etc.
AMBER LIST ITEMS Hazardous elements, materials and processes which are to be employed in a
careful and sparing way because they represent significant risks (although they may be justified on a
risk-management basis). If any item on the Amber List is to be employed, it requires information within
the design documentation on its minimisation and shall require advice and guidance to be provided as
part of the design for the safe execution of that design. Including an Amber item would always lead to
the provision of information that requires them to be specifically brought to the attention of other
designers and/or the Contractor through the Pre-construction information, including Drawings or
Specification etc.
GREEN LIST ITEMS Elements, materials and processes which are preferred because they represent
significant risk reduction. The designer has the potential to incorporate these Green List items into
their designs and specifications in their own right, or through liaison with relevant parties.
Red Lists: Hazardous procedures, products and processes that should be eliminated from the
project where possible
• Lack of adequate pre-construction information, e.g. asbestos surveys, geology, obstructions, services,
ground contamination etc.
• Hand scabbling of concrete (‘stop ends’, etc.).
• Demolition by hand-held breakers of the top sections of concrete piles (pile cropping techniques are
available).
• The specification of fragile roof lights and roofing assemblies.
• Processes giving rise to large quantities of dust (dry cutting, blasting etc.).
• On-site spraying of harmful substances.
• The specification of structural steelwork which is not purposely designed to accommodate safety nets.
• Designs for the provision of services at height (requiring future access for maintenance, etc.), without
making provision for safe access (e.g. hard standings and barriers).
• Glazing that cannot be accessed Safely, All glazing should be anticipated as requiring cleaning and
replacement, so a safe system of access is essential.
• Entrances, floors, ramps, stairs and escalators etc. not specifically designed to avoid slips and trips during
use and maintenance, including effect of rain water and spillages.
• Design of environments involving adverse lighting, noise, vibration, temperature, wetness, humidity and
draughts or chemical and/or biological conditions during use and maintenance operations.
• Designs of structures that do not allow for fire containment during construction
• Designs which do not allow for the segregation of members of public and the site.
• Designs for Traffic Management which do not make reference to available information relating, but not
limited to, vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic flows, accident history, road speed, forward visibility and the
impact of any possible diversions routes.

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Amber Lists: Products, processes and procedures to be eliminated or reduced as far as possible
and only specified/allowed if unavoidable. Including amber items would always lead to the provision
of information to the Contractor.
• Internal manholes / inspection chambers in circulation areas;

• External manholes in heavy used vehicle access zones;
• The specification of “lip” details (i.e. trip hazards) at the tops of pre-cast concrete staircases;
• The specification of shallow steps (i.e. risers) in external paved areas;
• The specification of heavy building blocks i.e. those weighing > 20kgs;
• Large and heavy glass panels;
• The chasing out of concrete / brick / block work walls or floors for the installation of services;
• The specification of heavy lintels (the use of slim metal or hollow concrete lintels being alternatives);
• The specification of solvent-based paints and thinners, or isocyanates, particularly for use in confined
areas;
• Specification of curtain wall or panel systems without provision for the tying (or raking) of scaffolds;
• Specification of block work walls >3.5 metres high using retarded mortar mixes.
• Designs that require site traffic routes which will not allow for ‘one way’ systems and/or vehicular traffic
segregated from site personnel.
• Designs which have a site layout that does not allow for adequate room for delivery and/or storage of
materials
Green Lists: Products, processes and procedures to be positively encouraged.
• Adequate access for construction vehicles to minimise reversing requirements (one-way systems and
turning radii);
• Provision of adequate access and headroom for maintenance in plant rooms, and adequate provision for
replacing heavy components;
• Thoughtful location of mechanical / electrical equipment, light fittings, security devices etc. to facilitate
access and away from crowded areas;
• The specification of concrete products with pre-cast fixings to avoid drilling;
• Specify half board sizes for plasterboard sheets to make handling easier;
• Early installation of permanent means of access, and prefabricated staircases with hand rails;
• The provision of edge protection at permanent works where there is a foreseeable risk of falls after
handover;
• Practical and safe methods of window cleaning (e.g. from the inside);
• Off-site timber treatment if PPA- and CCA-based preservatives are used (Boron or copper salts can be
used for cut ends on site).
• Off-site fabrication and prefabricated elements to minimize on site hazards.
• Encourage the use of engineering controls to minimize the use of Personal Protective Equipment

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HEALTH, SAFETY AND

Health, Safety & Environmental Requirements

2. Legal & Contractual Requirements

4. Duties and Responsibility

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1. Project HSE Documents

• Project HSE Plan;

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3. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

4. Environmental Impact Assessment

• Incident reporting (refer to HSES 018 – Incident Reporting);

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7. HSE Induction, Training & Instruction

8. HSE Audit & Inspection

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Security Item Requirements

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Warehousing), Site Offices, Laydown Area and Material Stores.

10. Hoarding, Barriers, Signage & Notice Boards

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Refer to HSES 020 –

Emergency / Welfare Information Signage

Refer to HSES 010 –

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The project site shall

Fire Safety Signage

Refer to SWP 010 – Fire Safety for detailed requirements.

Pressure testing works

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Confined space access

Hazardous to the Acute Toxicity Gases Under

Corrosive Explosive Flammable

Caution Oxidizing Longer Term

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Exclusion zones for

Areas below overhead

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11. Site Temporary Structures

12. Site Stores

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13. Transport & Traffic Control

• Site boundary / Site security stations;

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4. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Method

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4.2 Step 1 - Identify Hazards

4.3 Step 2 - Assess Risks

• It is important to remember that only the likelihood can be affected by the

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The matrix is designed to allow a value to be given to a hazard by allocating a hazard

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4.4 Step 3 - Determine Controls

• It is important that those involved in the selection of control measures are

• Risk may be ‘eliminated’ by redesigning a job sequence and removing a hazardous

• ‘Engineering Controls’ are an effective means of managing risk. Engineering controls

• ‘Administrative Controls’ include the development of procedures, method statements,

4.5 Step 4 - Implement Controls

• Compliance with planned arrangements is the responsibility of every person involved

4.6 Step 5 – Monitor and Review

5. Recording & Documenting the Risk Assessment