Annex 2.1 - Safe Work Practices (Rev 3)

Annex 2.
1 - Safe Work Practices
1) Good Housekeeping
2) Personal Protective Equipment
3) Floor Openings
4) Barricades
5) Scaffolds (General)
6) Tower Scaffold
7) Mechanical Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)
8) Ladders
9) Manual Materials Handling
10) Excavations and Trenches
11) Tools Usage
12) Electrical Installation and Safe Practices
13) Gas Cylinders
14) Hot Work and Welding
15) Fuelling Equipment
16) Lifting Operation Using Mobile Crane
17) Machinery / Vehicle Operations
18) Confined Space Entry
19) Handling and Use of Chemicals
20) Lockout Procedure
21) Piling Work
22) Concrete Work
23) Explosive Powered Tools
24) Forklift Operation
25) Fall Prevention Plan
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Annex 2.1 - Safe Work Practices
1. Good Housekeeping
a) Good housekeeping shall be maintained on the project site.
b) Emergency exits, stairway, roadways, walkways and fire points must be identified
and kept free of obstruction.
c) Place of work shall be kept free from any obstruction and from any substance likely
to cause a person to slip or trip and fall.
d) Equipment for use or installation placed on site and work area shall not cause any
obstruction unless otherwise approved.
e) Wires, cables, and gas hoses shall not be laid across floors, steps, stairs, passages,
gangways and means of access.
f) Construction materials shall be stored or placed at demarcated area, and stacked in a

safe and orderly manner.
g) Cleaning of offices, canteens, and sanitary facilities shall be carried out daily on a
routine basis.
h) General, construction and engineering wastes shall be collected and disposed into
designated bins at the end of the workday.
i) Mass housekeeping exercise shall be carried out once every week, and as and when
the Company deemed necessary.
j) Good Housekeeping on the job is mandatory. Every employee must do his part to
keep the job site clean, safe and efficient at all times.
2. Personal Protective Equipment
2.1 Safety Helmet
a) Safety helmet of an approved type must be worn at all times on the site.
b) Safety helmet is not required to be worn in the rest area with overhead shelter, office
areas and any other areas where exemption is granted
c) Shell or suspension should not be altered or modified.
d) Issue of safety helmet must be documented and records be maintained.

2.2 Safety Glass
a) Eye protection must be worn when doing works such as welding, cutting, chipping,
grinding, chemical splashes and other works that particles or fragments may fly and
risk injury to the eyes.
b) Person engaged in the above works must wear the appropriate goggles, safety
spectacles and face-shield.
c) Person engaged in electric arc welding, cutting or other similar operations must wear
welder's shield.
d) Issue of safety glass must be documented and records be maintained.
2.3 Hearing Protection
a) Person carrying out work at noisy areas must wear ear protector during working.
b) Issue of hearing protector must be documented and records be maintained.
2.4 Respirators
a) Respirators must be used if dangerous fumes are present or supply of air is

inadequate or is likely to be reduced to be inadequate for sustaining life.
b) Mask must be worn for processes that generate dust, gas, or vapor.
c) Respirator must be examined at least once a month by a competent person.
d) Respirators must be maintained regularly and stored as specified by manufacturer.
e) User must be authorized, trained and competent.
f) Issue of respirator must be documented and records maintained.
2.5 Gloves
a) Gloves must be selected accordingly to the type of hazards.
b) Suitable gloves must be used to protect hands against chemical, mechanical, thermal,
electrical, radiation and biological hazards.
c) PVC gloves must be worn when handling corrosive substances.
d) Gloves must be maintained regularly and stored in a designated area.
e) Issue of gloves must be documented and records be maintained.

2.6 Safety Harness / Safety Belt
a) Workers working at height of 2 meters or more above the ground where proper
handhold and foothold are not possible must be secured by safety harness with
proper attachment.
b) Safety harness must be securely attached to lifeline or anchorage point and shall not
be longer than it required.
c) Safety harness shall be attached with shock absorber with minimum one lanyard.
d) Padding, wrapping or similar means must be used to protect every lifeline from
contact with edges and objects which may cause abrasions, cut or severely damage
the lifeline.
e) Damage safety harness or lifeline must not be used.
f) Safety harness must be cleaned and examined not more than three monthly
intervals.
g) Safety belt shall only be used at areas where anchorage point is available to attach
the safety belt so as to restraint a person from walking to edge of open side.
h) Issue of safety harness and safety belt must be documented and records be
maintained.
2.7 Safety Shoes
a) Safety shoes must be worn at site and in area where there are exposure to foot
injury from hot, corrosive substances and failing objects.
b) Water proof safety shoes must be worn when working in water, wet concrete or
other wet footing.
c) Safety shoes must be properly worn and maintained.
d) Issued of safety shoes must be documented and records be maintained.
3. Floor Openings
a) Floor openings or holes are to be protected by approved guard rails or covers.
b) If covers are used, they shall be secured to prevent accidental displacement and no
load shall be allowed to be placed on the covers unless they are designed to
support the loads to be placed upon them.
c) Only authorized personnel shall be permitted to remove hole covers.

4. BARRICADES
a) Barricade must be constructed of materials of adequate strength such as metal pipes,

metal barrier. Red / White tape or orange netting shall only be used to cordon off a
work area and not as barricade.
b) All barricades shall be displayed with warning signage to protect all workers and the
public from injury.
c) Excavation and road blockages must be barricaded and flashlights should be used
during night time.
d) Excavation deeper than 1.5m must be installed with effective barricade along the
edge of the excavation.
e) Edges of the open sides of building, staircase are to be barricaded with effective
barriers to prevent workers from falling.
f) Exposed areas where there is danger of falling objects are to be barricaded off and
safety notices displayed.
5. Scaffolds (General)
a) All external scaffolds, tower (including mobile) scaffolds that are more than 4m in
height, shall be erected, installed, re-positioned, altered or dismantled by MOL -
Approved Scaffold Contractor.
b) MOL - Approved Scaffold Contractor shall submit to Ngwe Eain Min, prior to work
commencement, the following documents to verify that it is competent to carry out
the work safely onsite.
(i) MOL – Approved Scaffold Contractor Certificate

(ii) Training certificates of scaffold supervisors and erectors
(iii) Work method statement for scaffold operation
(iv) Risk Assessment for scaffold operation
(v) Scaffold checklist / register.
c) MOL - Approved Scaffold Contractor shall comply with WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations.
d) Scaffolds shall only be erected, installed, re-positioned, altered or dismantled under

the immediate supervision of a qualified scaffold supervisor appointed by Ngwe Eain
Min.
e) Scaffolds shall only be erected by qualified scaffold erectors.
f) Scaffolds shall be inspected weekly by the appointed qualified scaffold supervisor and
the inspections logged into a Scaffold Register kept on site.
g) All scaffolds shall have appropriate ladder or stairway access.
h) Scaffold tags must be clearly visible to indicate “Safe For Use” or “Unsafe For Use”.

6. Tower Scaffold
a) The height of a tower scaffold, other than a tower scaffold referred to shall not
exceed 8 times the lesser of the base dimensions of the scaffold.
b) Where the height of a tower scaffold, excluding the handrails and their supports at
the uppermost lift of the scaffold, exceeds 3 times the lesser of the base dimensions
of the scaffold, the scaffold shall be effectively tied to the building or a rigid structure
so as to prevent toppling.
c) No more than 2 work platforms shall be used on a tower scaffold at any time.
d) Any tower scaffold which can be moved on casters shall be –
(i) constructed with due regard to its stability and, if necessary, adequately
weighted at the base;
(ii) used only on a firm and even surface; and
(iii) provided with casters having a positive locking device to hold the
scaffold in position.
e) No tower scaffold shall be moved except by applying force at or near the base.
f) No person shall remain on a tower scaffold when it is being moved.
7. Mechanical Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)
a) All MEWP must come with a valid Lifting Platform (LP) certificate issued by MOL –
Authorized Examiner. The LP certificate is valid for six (6) months.
b) No MEWP shall be transported to the workplace until the relevant documents have
been submitted.
c) Only employees who have been trained by the equipment supplier are permitted to
operate the MEWP. Training record / attendance must be kept for verification.
d) When traveling, the platform must always be in the down position
e) Lift controls are to be tested daily by the operator, prior to use to determine that the
controls are in a safe working condition.
f) MEWP shall be used only on firm and level ground.
g) When on the platform, the person must anchors his safety harness to the frame of
the platform. Tying off to an adjacent pole, structure or equipment while working is
not permitted.
h) When on the platform, the person must always stand firmly on the floor of the
platform and must not climb or sit on the edge of the platform for a work position.

i) The platform is not to rest on a structure for stability.
j) The MEWP operator should not be working and operating the machine at the same
time. He should concentrate on maneuvering the machine while leaving the work
operation to the other co-worker.
8. Ladders
a) Ladders shall be tagged by respective sub-contractors.
b) Ladders shall be of good construction, sound material and adequate strength.
c) Defective ladder (such as missing or defective rungs, deform shape, etc.) are not
permitted to be used on site.
d) Defective ladder shall be tagged "Unsafe for Use", and measure to be taken to
prevent the use of such ladder (e.g. chain and lock, removed out of the site).
e) Person using ladder shall be instructed in the safe use of ladder, and shall be
educated to identify defects that may occur on the ladder.
f) Ladder shall be evenly level on a firm footing supported in each upright.
g) Ladders shall be placed so that they form an angle no greater than 30 degree from
vertical and placed as nearly as possible at an inclination of 3 in one.
h) Ladders shall extend at least 1 meter above the landing level.
i) Every ladder shall be fixed so that it cannot sway or slip neither from its top nor from
its bottom points of rest. If it cannot so securely fixed, it shall be securely fixed at the
base or a person shall be stationed at the base of the ladder to prevent slipping.
j) Ladders exceeding 9 meters shall have an intermediate landing.
k) When using a A-frame ladder, an assistant shall be deployed to hold the ladder while
the co-worker is climbing it.
l) The last 3 rungs of an A-frame ladder shall not be stood on while working.
m) A-frame ladder shall be inspected by the user before use.
n) Maintain 3-point contact when climbing the ladder. Do not carry materials in the
hand.

9. Manual Materials Handling
a) Whenever practical, certified mechanical lifting devices must be used to assist in the
handling of material in excess of 20kg.
b) All workers required to perform manual lifting tasks shall be instructed on;
(i) back care and correct lifting methods.
(ii) hands and feet to be kept clear of pinch points
(iii) the position of operators when using crowbar or pinch bars ( i.e. to be such
that slipping tools will not cause falls or injuries ).
(iv) When lifting, get down close to the load.
(v) Keep back straight and lift using the legs. Avoid back strain.
c) Suitable gloves must be worn when handling materials where contact may be made
with sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, slivers, chemicals, etc.
d) All circular objects must be suitably choked with chokers.
e) Seek help to lift heavy or awkward loads, or use an approved lifting device.
f) During team lifts, only 1 of the workers shall give the instructions of lifting and
dropping. All workers involved in the lifting shall lift and drop the load simultaneously
on the given instructions.
10. Excavations and Trenches
a) Determine all underground installations such as sewers, power cables, telephone lines,
water and gas services etc before excavation commence.
b) Special precautions must be taken to avoid damage to the underground services, e.g.
not to use excavator if at around the depth of the services.
c) Excavations and trenches of 1.5 meters or more in depth shall be sloped, stepped in or
provided with adequate shoring to prevent soil collapse.
d) Stairs, ramps or ladders shall be provided in excavations & trenches of 1.2 meters or
more in depth to ensure safe entry and exit.
e) Ladders must be spaced so that workers lateral travel does not exceed 7.5 meters.
Such ladders must extend at least 1 meter above grade level.
f) Excavated or other materials shall be stored at least 1 meter away from the edge of any
excavation.

g) Excavations and trenches shall be inspected daily by a competent person. If there is any
evidence of cave-ins or slides, all work shall be ceased until all necessary precautions
have been taken.
h) For trenches exceeding 4 meters in depth, shoring, sheet piling or any other soil support
systems shall be designed by a professional engineer.
i) Adequate barricades shall guard open sides of excavations where a person may fall from
a height of more than 2 meters and suitable warning signs in placed where they can
be readily seen.
11. Tools Usage
a) Tools (hand-tools, working aids, electrical and mechanical tools) or equipment must
be used in accordance to the manufacturer's instructions.
b) Tools shall only be used for their intended functions and within the safe design
capacity.
c) Correct tools shall be used, and to be handled and used in a safe manner.
d) Specific training in the correct and safe use of tools shall be given to person assigned
to use the tools. Training shall include maintenance, checking of tools conditions and
safety devices or provisions.
e) Tools used shall be in good, sound and safe condition to serve their purpose.
f) Safety guards and/or devices must be in placed and functioning at all times.
g) Hand tools shall be kept in tool-box or tool bag when using on site.
h) Only Non-sparking tools and explosion-proof power tools shall be used in locations
where flammable gas or vapors exist which may initiate a fire or explosion.
i) Defective tools must not be used. It shall be tagged and removed from the work site
immediately.
j) No modification to machinery, tools or equipment shall be made unless otherwise

approved by the manufacturer. Modifications shall not in any manner reduce the
original safety provision and margin.
12. Electrical Installations and Safe Practices
a) All electrical installations at the worksite shall be done in accordance with safe and
sound practice with reference to CP 88 – Code of Practice for Temporary Electrical
Installation for Construction and Building Sites.
b) Only SPRING approved electrical fitting socket outlets and plug tops shall be used.

c) All electrical power outlets are to be connected with an approved Residual Current
Circuit Breaker.
d) Licence to use or operate an electrical installation (including temporary electrical

supply) to be obtained for the worksite.
e) All temporary electrical installations in the site are carried out by an appointed
Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW).
f) Site shall provide, install and maintain the socket-outlet assembly – SOA for all
temporary electrical installations. The SOA shall be manufactured in accordance with
CP 88: Part 1 (Code Of Practice For Temporary Electrical Installations In Construction
& Building Sites).
g) All electrical plugs / sockets and in-line extension lead connectors forming part of the
temporary supply on site shall be of the industrial type.
h) All wiring shall be supported on proper insulators and not looped over nails or
brackets.
i) All electrical hand tools to have earthing protection or double insulated.
j) A cut or frayed electrical cord is to be replaced immediately.
k) All generators and welding sets in use on site are adequately and effectively earthed
at all times during operation.
l) Damaged electrical tools or accessories are to be replaced immediately.
m) All electrical work, including the removal of a service, alteration and equipment
installation, shall be performed by an authorised electrician.
n) All practical steps are to be taken to prevent danger from live electrical cables or
apparatus. Compliance to safe work procedure for electrical should be strictly
adhered.
13. Gas Cylinders
a) Gas cylinders shall be placed upright when not in use, secured to prevent falling, and
protected from extreme heat and from being struck by moving or falling objects.
b) If transported by crane or hoist, gas cylinders shall be secured in a suitable cradle, net or
skipbox, and not by wire, fibre rope, wed or chain sling. Gas cylinders shall not be
dragged.
c) Oxygen cylinders shall not be stored near highly combustible materials, such as oil and
grease, or near fuel gas cylinders.
d) Caps shall be placed on cylinders that are empty and such cylinders shall be marked
“Empty”.

e) “Empty” and “Full” cylinders shall not be stored together.
f) A “No Smoking” notice shall be placed at cylinder storage areas. No person shall smoke
while working with gas cylinders or in areas that they are present.
g) All gas cylinders shall be fitted with the correct pressure reducing regulators.
h) All portable gas cylinders shall be mounted on a handcart.
i) Sufficient portable fire extinguishers and / or other fire fighting equipment shall be
readily available.
14. Hot Work and Welding
a) A drum or barrel shall not be used as a workbench.
b) No person shall use welding equipment unless he is trained to use it and has knowledge
of the safety devices and provisions.
c) Screen off, if possible, welding jobs so as to protect the eyes of other persons nearby.
Never watch the arc of the frame because painful “welders flash” is likely to result.
d) When working as a welder or a welder’s helper, always wear proper eye protection.
e) Wear goggles when chipping welds.
f) Welding earth leads shall be directly attached to the work piece.
g) All gas cylinders must be fitted with an approved flashback arrestor.
h) Ensure that weld splatters do not come into contact with flammable materials.
i) Welding cables shall be connected or spliced in an approved manner. There shall be no

exposed metal part in any splice.
j) Welding equipment shall be fitted with a low voltage shock preventer and the equipment
shall be earthen.
k) Sufficient portable fire extinguishers and / or other fire fighting equipment shall be
readily available.
l) Welders shall not wear metal rings, bracelets or necklaces during work as these might be
heated by induced currents from the welding equipment.
m) Welders shall not lean against an earth conductor whilst manipulating a live electrode.
n) Soap solution must be available to check for leakage regularly.
o) Only spark gun is to be used for lighting the cutting torch.

p) Oil, greasy rags and greasy hands shall not be in contact with the valves of oxygen or
acetylene cylinders as an explosion or fire may result.
q) When leaving the work area, oxygen and acetylene cylinders shall be turned off and
bleed the gas from the hose through the torch.
15. Fuelling Equipment
a) No petrol or diesel engine shall be refueled whilst it is running.
b) There shall be no smoking or open flames within 8 metres of fuel storage tanks, drums,
pumps or refueling operations. Appropriate signs shall be affixed to tanks, fences or
storage areas.
c) Fuel storage tanks shall be properly earthed in an approved manner. Such earths shall
not be removed without authorization. Filler hoses shall be bonded from the tank to
the dispensing nozzle.
d) Fire extinguishers shall be sited at all fuel storage tanks and tested annually.
16. Lifting Operation Using Mobile Crane
a) No mobile crane is to be used or operated unless it has a valid MOL Lifting Machine
Certificate or check lists.
b) No lifting operation using a mobile crane shall commence unless a valid lifting work
permit is approved, a lifting plan is established and the lifting supervisor has briefed
the lifting crew (crane operator, riggers and signalmen) on the lifting plan.
c) Every mobile crane (except lorry crane) is to be provided with safe working load
indicator visible to the operator showing the safe working load corresponding to the
radius of operation. Every crane is to have a device warning overloading of the crane
capacity. Lorry crane shall have a load chart displayed at the control panel to guide
the operator on the safe working load corresponding to the length of the lifting arm.
d) Mobile cranes (except lorry crane) are only to be operated / driven by MOL
Registered certified crane operators.
e) Lorry crane operator shall undergo the “Lorry Crane Operator Course” conducted by
MOL – Approved Training Provider.
f) All mobile crane lifting operations are to be supervised by a trained Lifting Supervisor
and assisted by trained rigger and signalman.
g) Mobile crane operators must check all safety features and complete the crane
operator checklist before use every day. They must report immediately if any unsafe
condition is discovered and the machine must not be used until the problem has been
rectified.
h) Outriggers are to be used at all times except when traveling. Outriggers are to be
fully extended and ensure that the wheels are off the ground. Level the crane to

make sure that it is horizontal. Turn the slewing table 360 o as a final check of soil
stability.
i) Hand signals to crane and hoist operator and rigger are to be given by a trained
qualified signalman.
j) Only approved lifting shackle with stamped “Safe Work Load” thereon is to be used.
k) Crane shall not travel with a suspended load except upon a safe runway.
l) Only MOL approved crane contractor is to install, repair, alter or dismantle a crane.
m) Where lifting operation is to be carried out at closely built up area, crane supplier
shall be first consulted on the suitable type of crane to be used for the lifting
operation. Where it is necessary, professional engineer shall be engaged to advice on
the safe lifting operation.
n) In addition, operation of cranes shall conform to Code of Practice for “The safe use of
mobile cranes” (SS 536).
17. Machinery / Vehicle Operations
a) Each vehicle driver and operator of wheeled equipment shall comply with speed limits
and traffic procedures.
b) No vehicle with an obstructed view shall reverse unless it is equipped with an operating
“reverse” alarm signal that is audible above the surrounding noise and a banksman is
deployed to guide the vehicle.
c) No employee shall be transported in a vehicle unless approved seating is available to

him.
d) No vehicle shall be allowed on site without written authority.
e) All machinery / vehicle operators must have sufficient training, are competent and are
authorized to operate the machine / vehicle.
f) Keys used to operate machinery shall be removed when not in use and kept only by
authorized person.
18. Confined Space Entry

a) Confined space shall include
i) storage tanks, tank cars, holds of vessels, process vessels with limited access;
ii) deep tanks, pits, vaults, bin, silos, tunnels, shafts, or other confined spaces
with only one side open to the air and ventilation; or
iii) exhaust ducts, sewers, underground utility tunnels or pipe lines with limited
ventilation.
b) Prior to the start of work, risk assessment shall be carried out to review the necessity
of workers to enter the confined spaces and if it affirmative, a plan for safe entry
shall be developed.
c) The safe entry plan shall conform to the Code of Practice for “Entry into and safe
working in confined spaces” (CP 84-2000).
d) Only person who has successfully completed the “Confined Space Safety Assessor
Course” or related safety course shall conduct gas test to ensure that the atmosphere
inside the confined space is safe for entry. All test reports are to be documented and
maintained for inspection.
e) Gas test shall be conducted before the commencement of any work for the day and
thereafter at least once in 4 hours.
f) Gas tests shall include the testing for oxygen level (maintained above 19.5% but not
exceeding 23.5%), flammable and / or toxic gases / vapors concentration.
g) Provision of mechanical ventilation must be provided at all times.
h) Workers must be appointed as Confined Space Attendant to:
(i) Monitor person(s) in the confined space

(ii) Maintain regular contact with the person(s)
(iii) Assist them to evacuate should the need arise
(iv) Alert the rescue team to carry out rescue in the event of an emergency
i) No smoking or naked light is allowed in the confined spaces.
j) During the work, barricades shall be provided at the opening of the confined spaces.
k) In the event of any unusual circumstances which occur during the course of work, all
work shall be ceased and all personnel must evacuate from the confined space.
l) In the event of a fire alarm, all work shall be ceased and all personnel must evacuate
from the confined space.
m) All re-entry into the confined space is prohibited unless the work area is certified safe
for entry.
n) After completion of work, ensure all workers leave the confined spaces.
19. Handling and Use of Chemicals

a) Chemical to be used on site must obtain approval from Ngwe Eain Min.
b) Chemical brought to site must be accompanied by its Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
c) A copy of SDS must be kept at the user’s office and be easily available for reference.
d) Written procedure must be established for using, storing and disposing of the
chemical.
e) All chemicals must be under the control of a competent person.
f) Flammable liquid must be stored in enclosed area that can be locked.
g) Flammable chemical must be kept in the safety can when using.
h) Chemical waste shall be sent to licensed contractor for treatment and disposal.
i) All chemical spill shall be cleaned up and contaminated cleaning material shall be
disposed off safety.
j) Clean water supply must be readily available for washing off any chemical contact
during spillage or splash. Where possible, emergency shower and eyewash shall be
installed.
k) Respirator must be worn to prevent inhalation of chemical vapor; person must

undergo respirator fitting and training.
l) Chemical resistant personnel equipment such as face shield, mask, apron, clothing,
hand gloves and boots must be worn when using, handling or cleaning up chemical
to protect against contact and exposure.
m) Process that involve usage of alkalis, acids or corrosive substances as far practical,
must be carried out in a designated area occupied by a minimum number of workers.
n) Chemical waste shall be sent to licensed contractor for treatment and disposal.
20. Lockout Procedures
a) Steps for lock-out for the inspection, cleaning , repair or maintenance of any plant,
machinery or equipment that, if inadvertently activated or energized, is liable to
cause bodily injury to any person is as follows :
i) Announce Shutdown – Inform the persons working on the plant, machinery,

or equipment that it has to be turned off or shut down for inspection,
cleaning, repair or maintenance work and that lock-out procedure would be
implemented
ii) Shutdown of machine – Proceed to shut down the plant, machinery, or

equipment by the normal shutdown procedure
iii) Disconnect all energy sources – Disconnect all sources of energy (e.g.
electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic energy) supply to the machine. Energy-

isolating devices, such as manually operated circuit breakers or isolating

switches are used for disconnecting the energy sources.
iv) Apply Lockout – Apply lock-out devices such as padlocks over the energy-
isolating devices such as padlocks over the energy-isolating devices to
ensure that energy would not be restored unexpectedly or accidentally
while work was being carried out on the machine. (Also attach tags to
indicate that persons are working on the machine. Tagging by itself is
insufficient)
v) Verify the isolation and lock-out – Never assume and always check that the
isolation and lock-out have been achieved. Release any residual or stored
energy in capacitors. Operate the machine’s controls to confirm that the
machine has been isolated and cannot be re-energised. Return the controls
to the neutral position. After this step. It would be safe to carry out the
inspection, cleaning, repair or maintenance work on the machine.
b) The following steps are to be followed when restoring the machine for operation :
i) Check to ensure that all tools have been removed from the machine and
safety guards, if previously removed, have been replaced on the machine.
ii) Verify that all personnel are safely clear of the machine.
iii) Announce that the machine would be turned on.
iv) Remove the lock-out devices and re-energise the machine. Inform the
personnel assigned to operate such machine that it is now ready for
operation.
21. Piling Work
a) All pile driving equipment shall be inspected daily by a designated person before
the start of work and every defect shall be immediately corrected before pile
driving commences. Every piling frame and its attachments shall be thoroughly
examined by an authorized examiner at least once in every period of 12 months.
b) Each member of the pile driving crew shall be properly instructed in the work he is
to do and the operation shall be in the charge of a designated person, who shall
personally direct the work and give the operating signals.
c) The preparation of the piles shall be done at a safe distance from the driving
operation. During the hoisting of piles, all persons not actually engaged in
operating the equipment and handling the piles shall be kept out of the area.
d) When the pile driver is not in use the hammer shall be choked or blocked in the
leads or lowered to the ground.
e) The piling machine operator shall remain at his controls at all times while a load is
still suspended.
f) Tag lines shall be used to control all loads, where necessary.

g) Any worker climbing the pile ladder shall be issued with and shall properly use and
secure a safety belt or suitable harness.
h) A designated person shall be appointed to supervise the testing of piles.
i) Barricades, warning signs or other practicable measures shall be adopted to warn

and prevent other persons from entering the test pile area.
j) Ground condition shall be checked before placing or advancing a pile driver. After
placing or advancing a pile driver, inspection and correction of the footing shall be
made periodically to maintain stability.
22. Concrete Work
a) Formwork and reshores shall be structurally safe and shall be properly braced or
tied together so as to maintain position and shape.
b) Where the formwork structure is of two or more tiers, it shall have sufficient cat-
walks and other secure access for inspection purposes.
c) A Formwork Supervisor shall supervise the erection of the formwork including the
shores, braces and other supports.
d) Upon the erection of the formwork, the Formwork Supervisor shall make a
thorough inspection to ensure that the formwork is safe.
e) A Formwork Supervisor shall regularly inspect the formwork, shores, braces and
other supports during the placing of concrete. Reshores shall be similarly
inspected.
f) Any unsafe condition discovered during the inspections shall be remedied

immediately.
g) The Formwork Supervisor shall keep all records of such inspections at the worksite
and shall produce them for examination upon the request of an inspector.
h) Horizontal and diagonal bracing shall be provided in both longitudinal and

transverse directions, as may be necessary to provide structural stability. Shores
shall be properly seated top and bottom and shall be secured in place.
i) Where shores rest upon the ground, base plates shall be provided.
j) Where the formwork structure is designed by a professional engineer, he/she shall

be responsible for the supervision of the construction and the stability of the
structure.
k) Stripping shall not commence until the concrete is fully set.
l) Stripped forms shall be removed or stock-piled promptly after stripping in all areas
in which persons are required to work or pass.

m) Protruding nails, wire ties and other form of accessories not necessary to
subsequent work shall be pulled, cut or otherwise made safe.
23. Explosive Powered Tools
a) All tools used must be manufactured in accordance with SPRING specification and
listed in the MOL approved list of Explosive Powered Tools.
b) No tools shall be used unless it has been inspected and tested by a recognized
testing body at least once in every 3 years.
c) Only authorised and properly trained employees are allowed to use explosive
powered tools. All such tools are to be used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions and relevant regulations.
d) Explosive cartridges and nails are to be removed from tools when not in use.
e) The operator of the explosive powered tools and his assistant must wear safety
helmets and safety goggles and hearing protectors while operating the tools.
f) No loaded or empty tool is to be pointed at any person at any time.
g) In the event of a misfire, the tool must not be removed from the work surface for
at least 10 seconds. If the charge does not explode within that time, the user shall
unload the tool or place it in such a position so as to eliminate the possibility of a
person being injured in the event of the charge subsequently exploding.
h) Tools shall not be used in an explosive or flammable atmosphere. Tools must not
be used in the vicinity of hazardous materials.
24. Forklift Operation
a) Ensure all powered transporting equipment are safe before use.
b) Only appointed trained personnel is allowed to operate forklift.
c) Do not carry passengers on the forklift.
d) Park forklift at designated places when not in use with handbrakes ‘ON’ and forks
fully lowered.
e) Do not overload your forklift. Always ensure that you can see ahead of you.
f) Keep the forks in the lowest position when the forklift is travelling.
g) Do not raise the load with forklift mast tilted forward.
h) Do not tilt elevated load forward during unloading until it is positioned over the
loading place.
i) Drive forklift in reverse when carrying load down a slope.

j) Give warnings when approaching blind corners.
k) Ensure revolving light and reverse warning alarm are working.
25. Fall Prevention Plan
25.1 SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY AND OBJECTIVE
a) The company “Safety and Health Policy” and “Safety and Health Objective” shall
form an integral part of the fall prevention plan.
b) As the safety and health policy and objectives are reviewed yearly, the fall
prevention plan shall be reviewed and updated, as and when necessary, to be in line
with the safety and health policy / objective.
25.2 RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Project Manager (PM)
(i) It is the responsibility of Ngwe Eain Min Project Manager (PM) to ensure that
procedures in the Fall Prevention Plan are complied with.
(ii) Has the overall responsibility for this plan and is responsible for supporting it
and to ensure that all entities at the worksite participate actively.
(iii) Is responsible for providing the personnel, facilities and other resources
necessary to effectively implement this plan.
(iv) PM and the management team shall lead by example, modeling the
behaviour expected from all personnel performing work at the worksite.
b) Site Engineer
(i) Site Engineer is responsible in assisting PM to ensure that the procedures in

this plan are complied with.
(ii) Site Engineer shall define, document and communicate the roles,
responsibilities and accountabilities of all levels of staff that may be affected
by the fall prevention plan.
c) Workplace Safety and Health Officer / Workplace Safety and Health Coordinator
(i) Workplace Safety and Health Officer / Coordinator shall be

responsible for the continual monitoring of the implementation of this plan.

(ii) Workplace Safety and Health Officer / Coordinator shall provide feedback on
performance and assist the Subcontractor site supervisor to plan and
coordinate the work to effectively implement the requirements of the
plan.
(iii) Conduct routine safety checks for work at height.
d) Site Supervisor
(i) Site Supervisor shall be thoroughly familiar with this plan and with their
individual responsibilities regarding its implementation and enforcement.
(ii) Site Supervisor shall ensure that only competent persons are assigned
working at height, and where required have been trained in that specific role
as required by the project training needs.
(iii) Site Supervisor shall ensure that all potential fall from height risks have been
identified and controlled.
e) Workers
(i) Know, understand and comply with the fall prevention requirements of this
plan as applicable to the work they perform.
(ii) Report to their Supervisor any equipment defects that may affect the safe
operation of the equipment, or any incident or near miss associated with the
work they are carrying out.
(iii) Advise their immediate Supervisor or manager whenever they are unsure of
the instructions for a task or where they are concerned about the safety
status of any task.
(iv) To bring to management’s attention any unsafe or hazardous conditions or

practices that may cause injuries
25.3 FALL PREVENTION STRATEGY PROCESS
a) Planning – Risk Assessment

(i) Consideration must be given to the methods to eliminate or minimize the

need to work at height. Risk assessment shall be conducted by each
Subcontractor who requires carrying out such work at height.
(ii) Systems and procedures for working at height are to be established,

implemented and maintained. They shall address the requirements set out in
this plan and be effective in controlling the activities to which they apply.
(iii) Prior to commencing work at height, a toolbox meeting (TBM) shall be

conducted together with the method statement.
(iv) Kick-off meetings must be conducted prior to start of work at height activity
and risk assessment reviewed, referred to and discussed with the workers
and site personnel.
(v) The selection of suitable control measures should be determined against the
Hierarchy of Control as listed below:
(1) Elimination of the hazard i.e. eliminate the risk of falling by

conducting the work at ground level. If the hazard is removed, all the
other management controls such as workplace monitoring, safety
auditing, surveillance, training and record-keeping will no longer be
required.
(2) Substitution of the work method that involves replacing the hazard
by one that presents a lower risk i.e. by using a mobile-elevated work
platform (MEWP) instead of ladders for reaching high places. The risk
level is lowered as a MEWP generally provides a higher level of fall
protection than ladders.
(3) Engineering controls are physical means that limit the hazard.
These include structural changes to the work environment or
processes or erecting barriers to prevent the worker from being over-
exposed to the hazard such as using guard rails at open sides to
prevent persons falling off.
(4) Administrative controls include work at height training,

implementing permit-to-work at height system, signage etc.
Documentation should emphasize all the steps to be taken and the
controls to be used in carrying out the work safely.
(5) PPE / fall protection systems such as fall restraint and fall arrest
systems. (This option should be the last resort in the Hierarchy of
Control and is only used when other options have been exhausted or
as a short-term contingency during maintenance/repair or as an
additional protective measure). The success of this control is
dependent on the fall protection equipment being chosen correctly, as
well as fitted correctly and worn at all times during the period of work.
b) Training And Competency
i) Persons working height who are exposed to the risk of falling should be
provided with sufficient and adequate information, instruction and training so

that they can have the skill and knowledge to perform the work safely,
including the use of all fall prevention and protection equipment.
ii) Persons who work at height shall be assessed for physical suitability and
capability before being assigned duties involving work at height.
iii) Individuals suffering from conditions which increase the risk of a fall
shall not be assigned work at height tasks.
iv) Persons who erect scaffolding shall be competent and have undergone a
course of training conducted by MOL-Accredited Training Providers (ATP).
v) Persons required to respond to ‘height’ emergencies shall be trained in rescue

from height techniques specific to their rescue plan.
vi) Persons installing, using, inspecting, servicing and selecting of fall protection
equipment shall be competent.
c) Equipment
i) All work at height equipment (i.e. safety harness, shock absorber, lanyard
and hook) is fit for the purpose intended for, inspected prior to use and
maintained regularly by competent persons. Equipment which is found to be
damaged or defective shall be removed from service immediately.
ii) A storage location shall be designated on site for users of such equipment to
keep the equipment after work and during meal time. Leaving the equipment
hanging on the scaffold or strewn on the floor is not allowed.
d) Edge Protection
i) Edge protection (eg. Guard rail protection) shall be provided to the edge of a
scaffold, fixed stair landing, suspended slab, platform, access ramp openings,
formwork or false excavation work where a person has the potential to fall
from one level to another.
ii) The edge protection system shall be capable of withstanding a force of 90kg
in any direction.
iii) Edge protection should consist of a top rail positioned not more than
1000mm above the working surface and a mid rail that is positioned midway
between the top rail and the toe board.
e) Work Method – Safe Work Procedures
i) Safe work procedures (SWP) are the most common form of administrative
controls on site. It is a set of systematic instructions on how work can be

performed safely. Using information obtained from a risk assessment, a set of

SWPs should be developed for various work activities that have a risk of falls
from height.
ii) For Ngwe Eain Min project site, safe work procedure include
(1) Permit-to-Work for Working at Height

(2) Safe work practices on barricade
(3) Safe work practices floor openings
(4) Safe work practices on scaffold
(5) Safe work practices on mechanical elevated work platform
(6) Safe work practices on ladder
f) Safety for Working At Height
i) All works shall be conducted on ground level as far as it is reasonably

practicable.
ii) When working at height is required, firm and stable footing such as scaffold,
boom lift and scissor lift shall be used.
iii) A-frame ladder shall be use for low height (less than 2m) and light intensity
works such as changing fluorescent lamp, doing measurement, hanging
electrical cable. A-frame shall not be used near open edge of building.
iv) Where it is not possible to provide firm foothold and handhold and barricades
are not practical, the next two paragraphs shall be followed as far as it is
reasonably practicable.
v) Fall Restraint
(1) Fall restraint systems shall be used in preference to fall arrest systems
whenever practicable.
(2) Fall restraint systems are used to prevent the user from reaching an
unprotected edge where a fall is possible. A fall restraint system shall
consist of anchorage point (s), a static or restraint line and a safety
belt/harness.
(3) A fall restraint system should consider the following points:
(a) The surface slope

(b) Integrity of supporting structures
(c) Anchorage points
(d) Safe access and egress
vi) Fall arrest
(1) A fall arrest system shall only be used as a last resort.

(2) Single person anchor point capable of supporting 22KN

(3) Anchor points which are mounted overhead where applicable
(4) A full body harness with lanyards and shock absorber shall be worn.
(5) The fall arrest equipment shall limit free-fall to tolerable levels.
(6) Fall clearance shall be checked to ensure there is adequate clearance

between the point of fall and collision with the next level or potential
pendulum effect.
(7) Anchor points should be fit for the purpose intended and capable of
withstanding a 22KN load (2200kg) for one person in a free-fall arrest
situation.
(8) Anchor points are, where possible, mounted overhead to reduce

swing and free fall distance.
(9) Personnel must not be exposed to falling to levels below prior to being
securely connected to, or after disconnected from the anchor point.
(10) Do nor wrap lanyards around beams for anchoring purposes - use the
correct anchorage equipment.
(11) Fall clearance is calculated as the length of the lanyard + the tear-out
distance of the shock absorber + user height + anchor point height
(+ sag in static line, if used) + safety
25.4 EMERGENCY RESCUE PROCEDURE
a) Initial Response

When a worker has fallen from height and is being held back by his safety harness,
the following actions shall be taken:
(i) Anybody who witnesses the incident shall immediately shout for help and go
straight to the site office to inform Ngwe Eain Min Staff.
(ii) The project manager shall be informed immediately about the incident.
(iii) The Project Manager, WSH Officer / Coordinator and supervisor together with
the rescuers shall immediately go to the location of incident.
(iv) The work supervisor shall talk to the victim to calm him down.
(v) A rescue plan shall be decided on the spot by the Project Manager and WSH
Officer / Coordinator using one or combination rescue equipment as spelt out
under section (b)
b) Rescue Method
(i) Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWP)
MEWP shall be the first consideration to extract the suspended worker to

safety. MEWP will be available in the form of Scissors Lift and Boom Lift.
However, the management is aware that this option for rescue can have its
limitations such as available access and height restriction as the casualty may
be at a height greater than the reach of the MEWP.
(ii) Extracting from Open Window / Edge of Building
In considering the types of construction Ngwe Eain Min is involved, a fall from
height victim could be extracted from any open window or edge of building.
For such rescue method, the rescuers safety must be considered as well.
(ii) Third Party Rescue Systems
There are a number of considerations to take into account when considering

third part rescue systems. In every consideration, time is the critical factor.
The speed with which the system can be deployed and the rescue carried out
is important, especially with unconscious workman.
Third Party Rescue – Myanmar Fire Department.

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a) Good housekeeping shall be maintained on the project site.

f) Construction materials shall be stored or placed at demarcated area, and stacked in a

2. Personal Protective Equipment

2.1 Safety Helmet

c) Shell or suspension should not be altered or modified.

d) Issue of safety helmet must be documented and records be maintained.

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2.2 Safety Glass

d) Issue of safety glass must be documented and records be maintained.

2.3 Hearing Protection

b) Issue of hearing protector must be documented and records be maintained.

a) Respirators must be used if dangerous fumes are present or supply of air is

c) Respirator must be examined at least once a month by a competent person.

d) Respirators must be maintained regularly and stored as specified by manufacturer.

e) User must be authorized, trained and competent.

f) Issue of respirator must be documented and records maintained.

a) Gloves must be selected accordingly to the type of hazards.

c) PVC gloves must be worn when handling corrosive substances.

d) Gloves must be maintained regularly and stored in a designated area.

e) Issue of gloves must be documented and records be maintained.

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2.6 Safety Harness / Safety Belt

e) Damage safety harness or lifeline must not be used.

2.7 Safety Shoes

c) Safety shoes must be properly worn and maintained.

d) Issued of safety shoes must be documented and records be maintained.

a) Floor openings or holes are to be protected by approved guard rails or covers.

c) Only authorized personnel shall be permitted to remove hole covers.

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a) Barricade must be constructed of materials of adequate strength such as metal pipes,

(i) MOL – Approved Scaffold Contractor Certificate

d) Scaffolds shall only be erected, installed, re-positioned, altered or dismantled under

e) Scaffolds shall only be erected by qualified scaffold erectors.

g) All scaffolds shall have appropriate ladder or stairway access.

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d) Any tower scaffold which can be moved on casters shall be –

(ii) used only on a firm and even surface; and

f) No person shall remain on a tower scaffold when it is being moved.

7. Mechanical Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)

d) When traveling, the platform must always be in the down position

f) MEWP shall be used only on firm and level ground.

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i) The platform is not to rest on a structure for stability.

a) Ladders shall be tagged by respective sub-contractors.

b) Ladders shall be of good construction, sound material and adequate strength.

f) Ladder shall be evenly level on a firm footing supported in each upright.

h) Ladders shall extend at least 1 meter above the landing level.

j) Ladders exceeding 9 meters shall have an intermediate landing.

m) A-frame ladder shall be inspected by the user before use.

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9. Manual Materials Handling

(i) back care and correct lifting methods.

(ii) hands and feet to be kept clear of pinch points

(iv) When lifting, get down close to the load.

d) All circular objects must be suitably choked with chokers.

10. Excavations and Trenches

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11. Tools Usage

j) No modification to machinery, tools or equipment shall be made unless otherwise

12. Electrical Installations and Safe Practices

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