E LT I Z A M

SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS
& B E H AV I O U RS
SIGNIFICANT
HAZARDS

N EO M I S CO M M I T T E D TO E N SU R I N G
T H AT E V E RYO N E R E T U R N S H O M E
F RO M WO R K E AC H DAY I N A SA F E
A N D H E A LT H Y CO N D I T I O N.

A key aspect of this commitment is our ongoing

focus on the management of significant health
and safety risks.
‘ E LT I Z A M’ I S T H E
A R A B I C WO R D
FO R CO M M I T M E N T.
THIS BOOKLET IDENTIFIES THE KEY
B E H AV I O U R S T H AT W E M UST A L L
CO M M I T TO FO L LO W TO M A I N TA I N
SA F E A N D H E A LT H Y W O R K P L AC E S.

NEOM’s expectation is that there is no compromise

on these behaviours, and effective leadership and
management must be provided to ensure these
behaviours are implemented.
B E H AV I O U RS FO R

L E A D E RS
I W I L L lead by example.

I W I L L communicate regularly with my team

on health and safety.

I W I L L ensure an ongoing focus on our

significant hazards and behaviours.

I W I L L complete relevant training

and support the development of others.

I W I L L actively participate in health and

safety meetings and forums.

I W I L L engage with the workforce and take

action from their feedback.

I W I L L reward and recognise safe behaviours

and practices.

I W I L L look for ways to continually improve

performance.
B E H AV I O U R S FO R
M A N AG E R S A N D
I W I L L look after the health, safety and
welfare of my team.

SU P E RV I S O R S I W I L L ensure an approved risk assessment

and method statement is in place
and communicated for all work activities.

I W I L L reward and recognise safe behaviours

and practices.

I W I L L regularly communicate with my team

and share lessons learned.

I W I L L recognise people in my team, and others,

who demonstrate safe behaviours.

I W I L L assess the risks from fatigue and implement

relevant precautions.

I W I L L encourage my team to report

observations and incidents.

I W I L L challenge unsafe behaviours.

 I W I L L ensure I am fit for work and seek
B E H AV I O U R S FO R medical advice if I feel unwell.

E V E RYO N E I W I L L drive safely at all times and comply

with road safety requirements.

I W I L L use designated routes and walkways

and not enter restricted areas.

I W I L L comply with all site health and safety policies

and rules, including Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) requirements.

I W I L L keep my work area clean, tidy and free

from hazards.

I W I L L take adequate breaks throughout the day to

ensure my wellbeing and look out for the wellbeing
of others.

I W I L L immediately rectify any unsafe act

or condition if it is safe to do so.

I W I L L immediately report and escalate any unsafe

act or condition I am unable to deal with.
 M O B I L E P L A N T & EQ U I P M E N T

DRIVING

SIGNIFICANT WORKING ON OR NEAR LIVE ROADS

H A Z A R DS BREAKING GROUND & EXCAVATIONS

W O R K AT H E I G H T

LIFTING

CO N F I N E D S PAC E S

FIRE

H OT W O R KS

E N E RG I S E D SYST E M S

T E M P O R A RY WO R KS

D R I L L I N G A N D B L A ST I N G

W O R K I N G O N O R N E A R WAT E R

W O R K I N G I N T H E H E AT
 I W I L L only operate mobile plant and equipment if
I am trained and authorised.

SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS
I W I L L only operate mobile plant and equipment if it
MOBILE PL ANT is safe, in good condition and for its intended use.

& EQ U I P M E N T I W I L L only operate mobile plant and equipment if

I have walked around to check for people or hazards
in close proximity.

I W I L L stop operating if I see people failing to

maintain a safe distance.

I W I L L keep a safe distance from mobile plant

and equipment and use pedestrian walkways.

I W I L L not sleep or rest under or near mobile

plant and equipment.

I W I L L only operate plant and equipment if I have

360-degree visibility.

I W I L L always wear a seat belt when operating

plant and equipment.
 I W I L L only operate a vehicle if I have the correct
S I G N I F I C A N T H A Z A R DS
license.
DRIVING
I W I L L not drive under the influence of medication,
drugs or alcohol.

I W I L L not drive with an unsecure load.

I W I L L always wear a seatbelt when driving

and ensure that passengers do the same.

I W I L L not use a mobile phone or any other type

of handheld device when driving.

I W I L L obey signs and signals and not exceed

speed limits.

I W I L L follow designated routes and not take

short cuts.

I W I L L regularly inspect and maintain

my vehicle.
 I W I L L ensure I am aware of all precautions in the
risk assessment when working on or near live roads.

SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS
I W I L L not work outside a specific work zone when
WO R K I N G O N O R working on or near live roads.

N E A R L I V E ROA DS I W I L L only cross a live carriageway by foot at

controlled crossing points.

I W I L L maintain a clear line of site with

oncoming traffic.

I W I L L not change temporary traffic management

arrangements unless I am trained and authorised.

I W I L L use designated work zone access and

egress points.

I W I L L always wear high visibility clothing when

working on or near live roads.

I W I L L report any concerns related to temporary

traffic management arrangements.
S I G N I F I C A N T H A Z A R DS

B R E A K I N G G RO U N D
& E XC AVAT I O N S I W I L L only break ground if a valid permit is in
place and I am aware of the precautions in
the permit.

I W I L L not break ground unless the services have

been detected by a locating device.

I W I L L always carry out safe digging practices

close to buried services.

I W I L L only enter an excavation if the sides have

been stepped, sloped or supported.

I W I L L only enter an excavation if protection is

in place to prevent people or vehicles falling in.

I W I L L only access an excavation if ramps, steps

or a secure ladder is in place.
S I G N I F I C A N T H A Z A R DS I W I L L only work at height if I am trained.

WO R K AT H E I G H T
I W I L L not work at height unless I am safeguarded
by edge protection or by a harness fixed to a suitable
anchor point.

I W I L L not enter an exclusion zone established for

work at height.

I W I L L ensure that tools and equipment are

tethered for work at height.

I W I L L maintain 3 points of contact when using

a ladder.

I W I L L not modify, alter or dismantle edge

protection unless I am trained and authorised.

I W I L L only work at height if I am aware of

the rescue plan and rescue arrangements are
in place.
 I W I L L only lift a load if there is an approved lifting
plan and I am trained and authorised.
SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS

LIFTING I W I L L only use lifting equipment and accessories if

they are suitably tagged.

I W I L L only lift a load if I can communicate with

those involved and affected by the lifting activity.

I W I L L only lift a load if it is secure and a test lift

has been performed.

I W I L L not exceed the operating limits of lifting

equipment or accessories.

I W I L L avoid walking or standing under

a suspended load.

I W I L L only lift a load if positioned on a suitable

and stable platform.

I W I L L only lift a load if the lifting equipment is

inspected and maintained.
SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS

CO N F I N E D S PAC E S I W I L L only enter a confined space if a valid

permit is in place and I am aware of
the precautions in the permit.

I W I L L only enter a confined space if I am trained

and authorised.

I W I L L only enter a confined space if the atmosphere

has been tested and is continuously monitored.

I W I L L only enter a confined space if a ‘top man’

is in place.

I W I L L only enter a confined space if I can

communicate with those involved in the work.

I W I L L only enter a confined space if I am

aware of the rescue plan and rescue equipment
is available.
 I W I L L only smoke or use naked flames in
designated areas.
SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS

FIRE I W I L L keep my work area tidy and regularly

remove waste.

I W I L L not misuse or overload electrical systems

or equipment.

I W I L L return gas cylinders and flammable

substances to designated storage areas after use.

I W I L L check electrical equipment on a regular

basis and replace faulty items.

I W I L L not move or tamper with any fire

safety equipment or devices.

I W I L L not block fire escape routes

or emergency exits.

I W I L L ensure that I am aware of emergency plans

and arrangements in the event of a fire.
SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS

H OT WO R KS
I WILL only undertake hot work if a valid permit
is in place and I am aware of the precautions
in the permit.

I WILL only undertake hot work if I am trained

and authorised.

I WILL only undertake hot work if combustible

materials have been removed or protected.

I W I L L only undertake hot work if a ‘fire watcher’

is in place.

I WILL only undertake hot work if a suitable fire

extinguisher is available at the hot work location.

I WILL only undertake hot work if I am

aware of the emergency arrangements.
 I WILL only work on an energised system if a
SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS valid permit is in place and I am aware of the

E N E RG I S E D SYST E M S
precautions in the permit.

I WILL only work on an energised system if

I am trained and authorised.

I WILL only work on an energised system if all

appropriate isolations are in place.

I WILL only work on an energised system if a test

has been carried out to verify the effectiveness of
the isolation.

I WILL only apply and remove my own personal

lock and tag.

I WILL always use the correct tools and equipment

when working on an energised system.

I WILL ensure additional precautions are followed

when working on an energised system which
cannot be isolated.
 I WILL only erect or dismantle temporary works in
S I G N I F I C A N T H A Z A R DS accordance with the design, drawing, specification

T E M P O R A RY WO R KS
and sequence.

I WILL ensure that an approved temporary works

design is available.

I WILL ensure all temporary works materials are in

good condition and identified in the design.

I WILL only load or strike temporary works if a permit

is in place and I am aware of the precautions within
the permit.

I WILL not overload any temporary works.

I WILL not access temporary works unless it is safe.

I WILL not modify, alter or dismantle temporary

works unless I am trained
and authorised.
 I WILL follow all precautions in the drill and blast
SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS
design and risk assessment.
DRILLING AND
I WILL ensure all explosives are transported,
B L A ST I N G stored and handled safely.

I WILL only enter a blast zone if I am trained

and authorised.

I WILL withdraw to the designated safe distance

during blasting.

I WILL comply with all warning signs and signals

during blasting.

I WILL follow all precautions in the risk

assessment in the event of a misfire.

I WILL ensure unwanted or surplus explosives are

safely disposed.

I WILL ensure I am aware of all

emergency arrangements.
 I WILL only work on or near water if a valid
permit is in place and I am aware of the precautions
SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS in the permit.

WO R K I N G O N O R I WILL only work on or near water if I am trained

N E A R WAT E R and authorised.

I WILL only work on or near water if a rescue plan

is in place and the rescue equipment is available.

I WILL follow the buddy system when working

on or near water

I WILL use designated access and egress

to watercraft.

I WILL only perform tasks in a designated work zone.

I WILL always obey the boat coxswain.

I WILL always wear my life jacket.

SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS

WO R K I N G I N
T H E H E AT
I WILL drink plenty of water before I start work
and regularly throughout the day.

I WILL take regular breaks in designated areas.

I WILL avoid working alone without close supervision.

I WILL look out for symptoms of heat stress

in my co-workers.

I WILL inform my supervisor or co-workers

if I am feeling unwell.

I WILL familiarise myself with the emergency

arrangements for dealing with heat related illnesses.
 For more information contact the
HSEQ team at projects.HSEQ@NEOM.com