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GENERAL LIST OF
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1) SCAFFOLDING SERVICES.
3) STEEL FABRICATION
4) INSPECTION SERVICES.
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LIST OF SPECIALIZED
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LIST OF SPECIALIZED
SERVICES
1) SCAFFOLDING SERVICES.
3) STEEL FABRICATION
4) INSPECTION SERVICES.
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SECTION(7)
HEALTH, SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PLAN
Management assures that every activity will be carried out with the highest degree
of safety. It is a legal obligation to provide a safe and healthy working
environment that is free from recognized potential hazards, and to maintain its
facilities and equipment at safe operating standards.
Management and employees are bound to agree that safety is both moral and legal
obligations with equal status to any business objectives like production, and
quality output.
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CHAPTER I
Site Management and line staff shall be adequately trained and they shall be
guided by the principle that:
"No work is never so urgent that one cannot take the time to do it safely. It is
the responsibility of each individual that everyone leaves his job in the same
bodily condition as he arrived".
Section 2.0
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE) POLICY STATEMENT
It is our policy to provide and maintain a safe and healthy working environment
free of recognized hazards and to follow the operating practices in Construction
and Maintenance Services, including Engineering, Procurement and other relevant
activities by ensuring the following:
a. Abide by the current applicable Health, Safety & Environment legislation and
legal requirements of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including Royal
Commission regulations on environmental laws, and requirements of other
interested parties.
b. Adopt work practices that minimize risk to human life, property and the
environment.
e. Develop strategies in line with the industry and international safety standards to
control risks that meet customer expectations.
i. Initiate quick and effective response to incidents and emergencies resulting from
our activities through cooperation with JAMA'A, Royal Commission, Port
Authorities, Civil Defense, and other Government agencies.
This program adapts in part or as a whole the applicable local legislations and
standards imposed by the Saudi Arabian Government; International Standards,
Codes and Safe Practices that includes but not limited to the following:
Saudi Arabian Labor and Workmen Law
Royal Commission Codes and Procedures
ANSI
OSHA
NFPA
ASTM
Others, as applicable
In line with Owner's/Contractor's HSE targets, the project HSE goal aims for:
This program satisfies the prescribed requirements of both international and local
codes and regulations and applicable industry standards.
Section 4.0
HSE ORGANIZATION
The HSE Department is responsible to organize, direct and guide the safety,
health, and environmental efforts of the company in its operational areas in
accordance to the kingdom laws and regulations, industry standards or client
requirements.
Site HSE responsibility is a line function and the concerned Project Manager is
responsible to administer the project health, safety, and environment program.
The Construction Site shall be provided with a full-time Site HSE Representative
as member of the project execution team responsible in monitoring and assisting
the overall implementation of the project HSE requirements.
Safety at site is a line function. The project execution team is responsible in
administering and implementing the Health, Safety & Environment Plan. The Site
HSE Representative shall assist its implementation and monitor the effectiveness
of the program and he shall report directly to the Site Project Manager. As an
administrative function, he shall report to the HSE Manager on any HSE matters.
4.4 Roles and Responsibilities
The HSE Manager assists the Executive Management and renders specialist
advice on HSE matters for the company.
The Project Manager is responsible for all site HSE matters and for directing
administering the HSE Plan. Specifically, the Project Manager, in close
coordination with the HSE Representative shall monitor and review the
effectiveness of program implementation and he shall act as follows:
The Project HSE Officer is responsible for providing specialist advice and
assistance on HSE matters for the project. He is authorized to temporarily suspend
any operations, which he considers unsafe and pose danger to lives and properties.
Specifically, he shall:
Administer the HSE Plan with the Project Manager and renders technical
assistance on HSE throughout all phases of the project.
Review periodically the plan with the Project Execution Team to re-affirm
its adequacy and applicability to the specific tasks and its conformity to the
client or contractor's requirements.
Coordinate HSE audits, accident and incident investigations and reporting,
and maintain a central file for HSE statistics of the project.
Participate and conduct HSE inspections and audits at all project locations
and activities and render reports to the Project Manager for appropriate
actions.
Initiate HSE recommendations to the Project Execution Team to improve
site safety, health, and environmental program.
Coordinate with the contractor on site HSE activities, training programs,
emergency plans, drills and procedures.
Prepare and submit the necessary reports relative to the project HSE status
or any report as required by the contractor.
Participate in Weekly HSE and Progress Meeting and coordinate with the
front-line supervisors in conducting the Weekly Tool Box Meetings to
craftsmen.
Coordinate or assist with other subcontractors with that HSE programs to
meet the specific HSE requirements.
Evaluate the need for safety equipment to employees, first-aid, fire
protection, hygiene and sanitation etc. and ensure that all meet the
minimum safety standards.
Maintain HSE promotional activities such as displaying of positive attitude
safety posters, safety signs, banners, and publication of safety letters or
literature.
Construction Manager
Specifically, he shall:
Project Superintendent
Be familiar with the loss prevention program or HSE plans and with client
HSE requirements.
Ensure that HSE rules, regulations and standards described in the Loss
Prevention Program are complied with and enforced.
Ensure that employees are given adequate training and instruction prior to
the work commencement.
Participate in accident investigation and reporting, and ensure that
necessary corrective action is taken.
Implement work procedures and housekeeping responsibilities that will
ensure safe operations.
Assign tools and equipment that are in safe and workable condition.
Make examinations of tools and equipment involved in incidents to
prevent continued use of defective items.
Make daily inspections of construction area to ensure that the areas are
free of hazardous conditions.
Monitor activities of all engineers and supervisors to ensure that they are
following HSE procedures and standards.
Work in close cooperation with the Project HSE Engineer to eliminate and
correct all unsafe practices and hazardous conditions that are reported.
Ensure that a HSE plan is incorporated in any work activity.
Monitor field activities to ensure that unsafe acts and conditions are
eliminated.
Analyze critical or high-risk jobs for HSE hazards and the appropriate
control measures.
Provide written instructions to establish working method, to explain the
sequence of operations, to outline potential hazards at each stage and
indicate precautions to be adopted.
Ensure that hazard identification plans are performed on all jobs or tasks
that involve potential HSE risks and see that all employees are made
aware.
Supervisor / Engineer
Foreman
Be familiar with the HSE regulations applicable to the work on which their
groups are engaged and insist that those regulations are observed.
Comply with work permit requirements wherever applicable.
Ensure that their workforce have undergone necessary HSE orientation
prior to start of job.
Include HSE instructions in routine orders and see that they are obeyed.
Make sure that suitable protective equipment are available and used.
Make job physical capability analysis to ensure the proper people are
assigned in the capacity they are proficient in.
Inspect scaffoldings before use, and ensure that they are tagged and meets
all HSE requirements.
Ensure that new employees learn to take safety precautions
Make examinations of tools and equipment involved in incidents to
prevent continued use of defective items.
Restrain men from taking unnecessary risks. Do not insist someone to do
any job which he is not familiar with.
Conduct weekly toolbox HSE meetings.
Ensure that injured workers are immediately assisted for treatment with the
male nurse.
Respond promptly to any emergency. Be familiar with emergency plans;
discuss plans with subordinates.
Report all accidents using the relevant accident reporting forms.
Maintain the work site clean and tidy; housekeeping must be done daily.
Personally set an example by adhering to all HSE regulations.
Conduct monthly HSE inspections.
Craft Employees
Use the right tools and equipment for the job; wear safety equipment and
protective clothing e.g. safety belts, helmets, glass etc.
Regularly attend HSE toolbox meetings.
Learn and follow safe work practices - comply with the project smoking
policy; keep out from all suspended loads; use proper aisles, walkways,
stairways, roads etc.; should avoid throwing tools or any material at
height; and refrain from taking short cuts on the job.
Keep tools and equipment in good condition.
Report defective or damaged tools and equipment including safety gears.
Report unsafe situations.
Be familiar with the locations of firefighting equipment and their operation
procedure.
Report all accidents and near miss incidents immediately to foreman or
supervisor.
Get prompt treatment for injuries.
Help new employees to learn safe work practices.
Keep work area clean.
Refrain from carrying out any action that would endanger himself, the
other workers, equipment or the environment.
Medical Team
The Medical Team shall render emergency or first aid services or medical
assistance to injured or ill personnel and endorsed him to a physician for further
diagnostic or medical treatment when necessary. The medical team shall be
responsible in ensuring that first aid services provided at site meets Client
approval. Facilities shall include, among others but may not be limited to:
Fire Watchmen
Designation of Fire Watchman shall be “as required” basis and whenever deemed
necessary as in the case of hot works near or within hazardous locations.
It is ensured that a fire watch is a trained individual and possesses the basic
knowledge on the use of portable fire extinguisher or other firefighting equipment.
Site security especially the gate control is normally the appointed team by
Owner/Contractor.
The purpose of providing indoctrination and HSE training is for the employees to
become fully aware of the company policies and procedures including the
company program on accident prevention, and HSE requirements generally
prescribed in the Loss Prevention Program or HSE Plan Manual.
Training objectives aim to promote HSE education of employees at all levels and
to create a high level of HSE awareness among the workforce.
This type of training is given to all new joiners or hired employees new to the
organization. The focus of this program is to inculcate into the minds of
employees the organization's established policies and procedures, and the HSE
culture with emphasis on management's legal and moral obligations of protecting
the lives and Limbs of employees and the preservation of workplace and the
immediate environment.
Project Management shall actively support and coordinate with the Contractor on
the conduct of specific HSE training programs for the subcontractors' employees.
HSE courses may include, as follows:
Scaffold Erectors
Crane Operators
Heavy Equipment Mobile Operators
Welders
Riggers
Scaffold Supervisors
Scaffold Inspectors
Light Drivers
Male Nurse
Others
The Project Management shall initiate and closely coordinate with the Contractor
on-site HSE promotional and campaign activities to promote HSE awareness
through the following program:
In organizing the HSE promotional program, site management will initiate criteria
for certain scheme including the giving of recognitions and awards.
Section 7.0
HSE MEETING
To be able to foster the HSE program, Project Manager, the Site HSE
Representative and key staff will conduct regular HSE meetings and actively
participate in HSE Meetings.
Subcontractor line supervisors must conduct a daily and weekly toolbox meeting
before the job starts, preferably on the first hour of every shift.
Daily Toolbox
Weekly Toolbox
Every job task shall be covered with a risk assessment analysis or Job Safety
Analysis (JSA) in order to identify the potential hazards for every activity and to
develop safety control measures for the particular hazard. Front-line supervisors
shall be required to develop the JSA.
Prior to start a particular job the concerned crew shall hold a brief pre-work
instruction meeting to be presided by the front-line supervisors or foremen. The
meeting will highlight the HSE requirements of certain activity that are necessary
in safely carrying out the tasks as reflected in the prepared Job Safety Analysis
(JSA) chart.
The Site HSE Representative can impart vital safety views during this
instructional session.
Section 9.0
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS
It is ensured that site personnel are given the necessary training and
familiarization on how to response to an emergency.
The site HSE engineer will conduct emergency drills in coordination with ERT
members for all employees. In addition we shall participate in all emergency drills
conducted by the Client. All employees will be made familiar with the Client's
facility Emergency Procedure.
A spot or initial report will be submitted immediately after the incident and a
formal or detailed report shall be prepared and submitted within 24 hours from the
time of the incident.
Records of accident or incident shall be maintained by the Site HSE
Representative at site office for audit.
A company system of color-coding of safety helmet has been established for easy
identification of the workforce at site.
COLOR CODE CATEGORY
Yellow Labor / Helper
Orange Skilled Worker
Red Headman &FSR
Blue Foreman & Gen. Foreman
White Engineers to Project Superintendents
Green HSE Staff
Silver Managers
Section 12.0
MEDICAL FACILITIES, WELFARE AND SANITATION
12.1 First Aid and Qualified Male Nurse
First aid and medical facilities at construction site shall be provided in accordance
with the Saudi Labor Law, Articles 134 and 135.
A first aid box with first aid accessories and first aid attendant is provided at site
for employees less than 50 while a Qualified Male Nurse and a dedicated vehicle
with driver shall be provided for 50 or more site employees present.
The Male Nurse is required to keep records of all medical treatments at site, and a
summary report will be submitted on a monthly period to all concerned.
The company has contracted the services of various outside hospitals or medical
facilities for medical and health assistance. Listed hereunder are the names and
locations of the currently contracted medical facilities.
Adequate sanitation and welfare facilities are provided for the employees on the
project. This includes dining/rest room, washing facilities, toilets, first aid station,
ambulance, fire protection facilities, together with any special project needs as and
when they occur.
Trash bins with lids will be kept in various locations for the disposal of waste
material. Trash buckets shall be kept in various locations, for the disposal of waste
from trash bins, and these will be emptied regularly by company's industrial waste
disposal section. Adequate number of portable chemical toilets and permanent
toilet facilities shall be made available and these shall be kept in sanitary clean
condition always.
Portable chemical toilets will be provided in work sites where permanent toilet
facilities are not feasible. Sufficient number of portable chemical toilets will be
distributed at an ideal ratio to the required number of employees and the total area
of work site.
It is ensured that the supply of potable water to site shall come from an approved-
source. The drinking water delivered to site is normally taken from the Royal
Commission source. Cooled drinking water is supplied during hot weather
conditions.
Disposable paper cups and drinking water will be provided in various locations
and the use of communal cups for dispensing drinking water is prohibited.
The company has established and issued a stringent policy on prohibition on the
use of dangerous drugs and consumption of alcoholic substances, which are both
forbidden as per the kingdom law. The company therefore does not and will not
tolerate such acts by employees.
12.6 Social Facilities
Company provides ideal residential camp living accommodations equipped with
adequate sports and recreational facilities and other social services.
High temperature and high humidity in Saudi Arabia occurs during the months of
March to September. At this season, the occurrence of heat stress and heat-related
illnesses is potentially high.
To minimize the effects of the above conditions, the following precautions shall
be observed:
The necessary safety signs and other project signage shall be installed at site in
suitable languages (English and Arabic) for the workforce.
Section 14.0
TRANSPORTATION AND VEHICLE SAFETY
It shall be the standing company policy not to allow anybody to drive a vehicle
without a valid Saudi Arabian Government driving license.
Vehicle traffic at the project site will be kept to a minimum. To ensure smooth
flow of traffic and to eliminate potential risk the following will be imposed with
close monitoring.
a. Maximum speed limit displayed on site access roads shall be followed.
b. All drivers shall have valid Saudi Arabian driving license.
c. Nobody is permitted to travel in the back of pick-up trucks.
d. If men have to work on roadways, they shall be protected from the risk
of being struck by vehicle. Suitable warning signs will be posted in
appropriate locations with a flagman in attendance.
e. To avoid vehicles striking against overhead lines and structures, height
goal post shall be erected together with height definition signs.
f. Where operations are extensive along roadways, traffic control persons
wearing bright colored dress shall be stationed where they are visible
to oncoming traffic.
g. Where vehicles equipment are operating in close quarters, adjacent to
excavations, other equipment or near workers, a signal person shall be
assigned.
h. Parking spaces for vehicles and equipment shall be established in
clearly defined areas on site.
i. All personnel shall be instructed in the observance of job site traffic
rules.
Additional precautions shall also be observed, such as:
All hazardous work activities or any other activities around hydrocarbon facilities
that need permit to work by the Company or the Contractor shall be performed in
accordance with Owner's/Contractor's Work Permit Procedure. These may include
as follows:
A security plan or program shall be developed for CLIENT review and approval
summarizing in details the following areas:
Security risks
Security Counter-Measures
Security Organization
Security Procedures
Post Duties
Reporting System
Section 17.0
OFF-THE-JOB-SAFETY
Fire prevention and fire fighting capability shall meet standard requirements for
extinguishing and controlling the occurrence of fires or leaks. All areas and
facilities at the construction site shall be protected from the accidental occurrence
of fire.
A fire prevention and firefighting plan shall be developed which shall address the
basic requirements during the construction phase.
A. Electrical Equipment
1. If the object to be welded or cut cannot readily be moved, all movable fire
hazards in the vicinity shall be taken to a safe place.
2. If the object to be welded or cut cannot be moved, and if all the combustible
materials cannot be removed, then guards shall be used to confine the heat,
sparks and slag. All combustible materials which cannot be removed shall be
covered with fire-proof blankets or sheet metal.
3. Wherever there are floor openings or cracks in the flooring that cannot be
closed, precautions shall be taken so that no readily combustible material on
the floor below will be exposed to sparks which might drop through the floors.
4. Cracks or holes in walls, open doorways and open or broken windows shall be
covered with sheet metal guards.
5. Suitable fire extinguishing equipment shall be maintained in a state of
readiness for instant use.
6. Wood or any other combustible materials shall not be used for cribbing or
packing during welding or cutting operations.
7. A fire watch shall be maintained for at least a half hour after completion of
welding and cutting operations to detect and extinguish possible smoldering
fires.
8. After the completion of the job, the work area should be wetted down using
water spray.
9. Before cutting or welding is permitted, the area shall be inspected by the
individual responsible for authorizing cutting and welding operations.
10. Hot, spent electrode stubs shall be put in suitable metal bins and separate bins
should be kept for this purpose.
C. Smoking
1. Carelessly discarded cigarettes, pipe embers, and cigars are a major source of
fire. Smoking should be prohibited in wood working shops, and places where
flammable liquids or combustible products are stored or used.
2. “NO SMOKING” signs should be prominently displayed in these areas. In
places where smoking is allowed, metal ashtrays, partly filled with sand
should be provided and arrangements shall be made to empty them regularly.
E. Housekeeping
F. Fire Extinguishers
Type ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguishers will be provided to all running
internal combustion engines or equipment and in areas where the possibility of
fire occurs such as buildings, offices, and welding points.
G. Fire Watch
When required, a fire watch shall be assigned on every hot work or welding
activity where the occurrence of fire is imminent.
Section 20.0
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
All work activities at site that are categorized as confined space shall be covered
with a Confined Space Entry Permit issued by the Company or Contractor. All
workers undertaking work in confined spaces will be provided with the necessary
training before they are certified as competent to work in a confined space.
Section 21.0
ENERGY ISOLATION & LOCKOUT/TAG OUT
Before working on any machine, the power supply must be cut off and the switch
should be locked out in the off position and should be tagged with a description of
the work being done and the name of the person, to prevent unexpected starting of
the machine which may injure persons working on them.
Because of the grave risk of life, the supervisor should ensure that the lockout
procedure is implemented with the necessary keys, locks and arrangements.
No two key configurations should be the same, and they should be checked to see
that each keys fits only one lock. Each worker should have his own lock and key,
and the duplicate key should be with the safe custody of the site superintendent or
manager.
General Requirements
1. Notify the operator and other users of the system that repair work is to be done
on the machine or system.
2. Make sure that the machine cannot be set in motion without your permission.
3. Place your padlock on the control switch, lever or valve, even though someone
has locked the control before you.
4. Tie the tag with your name and a description of the work being done.
5. When the job is finished remove your lock and tag. Never permit someone
else to remove it for you, and be sure you are not exposing another person to
danger. Verify that the system is clear and post a watch if necessary.
6. Re-energize the system.
Section 22.0
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Electrical hazards are different from other types found in construction work
because the human senses provide no advance warning. About one in every thirty
electrical accidents is of serious consequences. The great majority of electrical
accidents result in shock and or burns.
Welding, cutting and burning operations shall conform to the industry standards
codes, and practices in Welding Operations.
Ensure all welding and cutting equipment, tools and accessories comply
with the approved standards codes and HSE requirements.
All welding-related operations will be controlled under the Work Permit
Procedure.
Ensure that a well-trained or competent Fire Watchman is provided.
Section 24.0
TOOLS, PORTABLE POWER TOOLS
Hand tools or portable power tools present similar hazards as a stationary machine
of the same kind, in addition to the risks of handling. Typical injuries caused by
tools or portable power tools are burns, cuts, and strains. Sources of injury include
electric shock, particles in the eyes, fires, falls, and falling tools.
Electric shock is the chief hazard from electrically powered tools. Injury
categories are electric flash burns, minor shock, and shock resulting in death.
24.1 General
A. General Requirements
If kink or excessive wear of the hose occurs, the hose can be protected by a
wrapping of strip metal or wire.
6. During operation, air tools should be held firmly to prevent them spinning and
jumping. This pressure should be maintained during the stopping process to
prevent injury to the operator's feet and hand.
1. The tool bit retaining spring shall always be securely in position to prevent the
bit from dropping out. The bit must be kept sharp.
2. The trigger should not be sequence until the tool is on the work.
3. Required eye protection must be worn while using any pneumatic tools to
prevent hazards from flying chips.
4. Workers should wear hearing protection.
5. Jack hammers should be operated away from each other, that is, back to back,
to prevent exposure of face from flying chips.
6. Operators should wear safety shoes.
7. Operators should maintain a firm grip with both hands and should stand in a
balanced position when operating the machine.
This requires the same type of guarding as electric grinders. Over speeding of the
wheel should be avoided.
The principal hazard from these tools is the accidental discharge of the fastener. In
such instances, the fastener can become a dangerous project and inflate serious
injury at considerable distance.
A. General Requirements
B. Grinders
C. Soldering Irons
1. Soldering irons are the source of burns and of illness resulting from inhalation
of fumes. Insulated, non-combustible holders should be used to eliminate the
fire hazard and the danger of burns from accidental contact.
2. Holders should be designed so that employees cannot accidentally touch the
hot irons if they should reach for them without looking.
3. Exhaust facilities must be provided where lead soldering is done. Even if lead
fumes are not present in harmful quantities it is desirable to exhaust the
nuisance fumes and smoke.
4. Lead solder particles should not be allowed to accumulate on the floor and on
worktables.
C. Drills
1. Care should be taken not to drill too large a hole at one time. If this is not
done, the drill may bind on break-through and the torque set up could twist the
tool against the user's wrist.
2. When the operator must guide the drill with a hand, the drill should be
equipped with a sleeve that fits over the drill bit. The sleeve protects the
operators hands and also serves as a limit stop, if the drill should suddenly
plague thorough the material.
3. Oversized bits should not be ground down to fit small electric drills; instead an
adapter should be used that will fit the large bit and provide extra power
through a speed reduction gear; however, this again is an indication of
improper drill size.
4. When drills are used, the pieces of work should be clamped on or anchored to
a sturdy base to prevent whipping.
5. Electric drills should be of the proper size for the job. If the drill has a side
handle, it should be used. A punch mark should be used to facilitate starting
the drill and bit.
6. The drill should be held solidly and at the proper angle, and started slowly.
Increase speed as needed after the start.
a. All cartridge tools should be stored in a clean dry room and a register shall be
maintained.
b. The tools shall be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated after each period of
usage. A complete overhaul should take place every year. A record of such
maintenance shall be kept by the storekeeper.
c. Careful inspection of all materials should be made before using a cartridge
tool especially in soft materials since the fixing device can penetrate the
material and emerge from the other side like a bullet.
d. Cartridge tools should not be used on concrete less than three times the
fastener shank penetration, or into very hard or brittle materials including, but
not limited to, cast iron, glazed tile, hardened steel, glass block, natural rock,
hollow tile, or smooth brick.
e. Fastener should not be driven closer than 3" (7.5 cm) from an unsupported
edge or corner.
f. New fixing should be located at least 2" from a previously made hole as
ricochet can occur when a fixing device is driven into a hole already in the
material. The device can be deflected towards the operator.
g. Recoil from firing can throw the operator off balance and care should be taken
to ensure that the operator is aware of the force of recoil. This is particularly
true when working from ladders and scaffolding.
h. If a misfire occurs, the tool should be re-triggered without moving the
equipment from the work face. If the shot again fails, then-a period of 30
seconds should be allowed before removing the tool from the work face.
The misfired cartridge should then be carefully removed from the tool
according to the manufacturer instructions.
i. Whenever cartridge tools are being used, the area around the operation should
be cleared of other personnel. If possible, screens should be erected as a
precaution against splintering.
j. Cartridge tools shall not be used where there is a risk of fire or explosion.
k. Cartridge tool operators should wear face and ear protection.
Section 25.0
LADDERS
Using ladders is fraught with danger. Studies show that most accidents are caused
by ladders slipping and that even where ladders are inclined at the recommended
angle. Accidents still happen where ladders are unsecured.
However many accidents occur where the ladders remains stable and are mainly
due to the users slipping on rungs or a missed footing, lost grip, or over reaching
and over balancing. Those persons carrying tools or other materials are
particularly at risk.
25.1 Direct Causes of Ladder Accidents
It should be first-considered whether a ladder is the best tool for a- given job.
Ladders are not suitable for use as bridges over gaps or for bearing heavy loads or
even moderate loads over extended periods. They should not be used to provide
for frequent movement of sizable groups of workmen-such as shifts arriving for
work on sites.
Conventional portable ladders are versatile, general-purpose tools for varied use in
many different situations. Where access from one working level to another must
be provided for numbers of workmen, bulk materials, over an extended period, a
more permanent and specialized structure should be used to provide the
appropriate degree of safety.
It is far better for a ladder of any weight (say over 45 lb.) or length to be carried
by two or more men. Particular care should be taken in public places. Pedestrians
do not normally expect the end of a ladder to appear suddenly from a doorway or
around a corner. A polite shouted warning may alert pedestrians who are unaware
of the ladder. Special care should be taken crossing roads. When transporting a
ladder on a vehicle over hangs should not exceed 4 ft and must be marked by
clearly distinguishable warning flags secured to the ends. Red colored flags should
be used for this purpose.
A ladder should never be carried vertically where there is a chance that if it fell,
serious injury or damage could result to people or property; the balance is easily
lost and once lost cannot be regained.
a. Place a ladder so that the horizontal distance from the base to the vertical
plane of the support is approximately one fourth the ladder length between
supports i.e., the ladder should be inclined at about 75 degrees to the
horizontal.
b. The top of the ladder must be placed at a firm surface not on something which
might give way or cause the top to slip sideways. Gutters, window sashes,
doors, unsecured planks, bales or cartons on shelves are all unsafe as resting
points.
c. Ladders used to reach a walking surface or roof must extend at least 36" (92
cm) above the landing so as to provide a hand-hold, unless other suitable hand
holds are available.
d. Never place a ladder in front of a door that opens toward the ladder unless the
door is locked, blocked or guarded.
e. Do not place a ladder close to electric wiring or against any operational piping
(where damage may be done) or moving machinery.
f. Place a portable ladder so that both side rails have secure footing. Provide
solid footing on soft ground to prevent the ladder from sinking.
g. The ladder feet should be placed on a substantial and level base, not on
movable objects.
h. The ladder should be placed so that it does not lean sideways
i. When used with scaffolding it can be leaned against a truss and tied in.
a. Everyone should be aware of his own height limitations and those who are
subject to giddiness or severe loss of confidence at heights should keep away
from ladders.
b. Never climb a ladder without first looking it over to make sure it is safe.
c. Any loose tools or implements propped against the base of the ladder should
be removed.
d. Ladder should be clean and free from dirt and grease.
e. The climber's boots or shoes should be scraped clean (not on the rungs) and
their grip tested on a low rung.
f. The climber should face the ladder squarely when ascending or descending.
g. Both hands should be used to grasp rungs or stiles, so that in the event of a
missed footing, recovery is possible. Feet should be firmly placed well into the
rungs.
h. Light tools may be carried on a tool belt or in a shoulder bag. Heavier tools
and materials hoisted afterwards on a hand line provided a platform is
available for them at working level. Heavy materials are best hoisted using a
rope and gin wheel, or other mechanical lift, separate from the ladder.
i. Eyes should be directed at the working level or above and the temptation to
look downwards should be resisted.
j. Do not climb higher than third rung from the top on straight or extension
ladders or the second tread from the top on stepladders.
k. Never slide down a ladder.
a. Work that can be done in reasonable safety from ladders is light and of short
duration. At high working levels safety harness should be worn.
b. A workman should reach only as far as he can extend his arm and should not
lean out to one side or backwards. Over reaching leading to over-balancing, is
a common cause of accidents.
c. A workman should not attempt to straddle from the ladder to a nearby
foothold. Nor should he 'push' in the course of his work in any way, which will
tend to move the ladder outwards, unless it is secured.
d. The workman should always remember people or property below and guard
against dropping tools or debris.
e. Spread the feet, bearing outwards against the stiles, in order to obtain best
foothold and stability.
f. Whenever possible place steps at right angles to the work so as to reduce the
chance of a sideways push upsetting them.
a. Do not use make shift ladders, such as cleats fastened across a single rail.
b. Be sure that a stepladder is fully open and the metal spreader locked before
starting to climb it.
c. Never use a defective ladder,
d. Do not splice or lash short ladders together. They are designed for use in their
original lengths.
e. Ladders shall not be used as guys, braces, or skids or for other than their
intended purposes.
f. The user when standing at the base of the ladder should only make adjustment
of extension ladders. Never attempt adjustment while user is standing on the
ladder.
g. Keep ladders clean and free from dirt and grease.
h. Check the condition of a ladder that has been dropped or has fallen before it is
used again.
a. Ladders should be stored where they will not be exposed to the elements.
b. Ladders should be supported horizontally clear of the ground on adequate
number of supports. The preferred storage is on edge on one stile, in racks or
on blocks. Failing this, the ladder can be hung with enough supports to prevent
sagging or warping.
c. The storage racks should be under cover. In the absence of dry indoor storage
or complete cover, ladders should be stored in a sheltered position.
d. Wooden ladders should be stored in a well-ventilated place away from
radiators or hot pipes, which could promote warping.
e. Aluminum alloy ladders should be kept away from wet lime or which can
cause corrosion.
a. Repairs should be carried out by skilled personnel only and if it is not possible
to repair a ladder properly it should be scrapped.
b. The efficiency and safety of a ladder depends largely on the stiffness of the
joints between the stiles and rungs and any repairs should ensure that this
stiffness is maintained.
c. Ladders should never be painted but preservation can be obtained by applying
clear varnish or a clear rot-inhibiting compound.
d. Any decayed wood should be removed, which may then mean scrapping the
ladder or shortening it.
e. The cords and hinges of stepladders are vulnerable and sometimes need
replacing.
f. On extension ladders, pulleys, ropes and metal parts may need replacing.
Pulleys should be lubricated regularly.
g. Latching hooks should be correctly aligned and free of stress cracks, any
suspect assembly being replaced.
This type of ladder is useful where storage, access or deployment space is too
limited for a long single section ladder.
Extension is carried out in one of the two main ways:
a. Push-Up Type
With the shorter types, mainly in two sections, extension is achieved by pushing
up the top section, which is then held in position by fixed or swiveling latching
hooks. These may be equipped with a safety lock.
b. Rope-and-Pulley Operated
Longer multistage ladders are extended with the aid of a rope and pulley
mechanism while the ladder is being extended. The rope must have a breaking
strength of not less than 560 pounds (254 kg) and must be of sufficient length for
the purpose intended.
Fixed ladders may be the only means of access to roofs, pits, silos, towers,
chimneys, tanks, and other limited access areas where the installation of stairs is
not feasible.
A fixed ladder may consist of individual rungs, each of which is attached to the
structure. Another common type of ladder has rungs or cleats secured inside rails
of metal and attached, in full length or sections, by fastening devices from the side
rails to the structure e.g. towers and elevated tanks. Ladders with a length of climb
of more than 20 feet must have a cage. The cage must start seven to eight feet
above the ground or the platform landing where the ladder begins.
Continued safe use of fixed ladders is a two-hand job and requires proper
climbing practices at all times. All fixed ladder users must:
All scaffolding installations, use, and dismantling should conform to the approved
standards and requirements by OSHA, the Saudi Aramco Scaffold Safety
Handbook and other approved standards.
All cranes and lifting equipment, including hired cranes shall comply with
applicable procedures on safe cranes and lifting.
a. Crane operator shall possess a valid Saudi Govt. (SAG) license and must have
been trained for the equipment he is operating.
b. Crane shall be operated only on a firm and level ground, and mats shall be
used as necessary.
c. The crane operator shall act on the signals of one man only. The signaler shall
be- easily recognized and use the approved standard signals.
d. The swing radius of all cranes shall be barricaded to prevent persons from
entering this area.
e. The load on a crane shall never exceed the safe working load (SWL) specified
by the manufacturer of the crane.
f. The load shall be free to move before lifting and will be kept clear of all
obstructions.
g. It shall be made sure that there are no loose tools or materials riding on the
load.
h. It shall be ensured that chains, hooks, slings, cables and ropes are strong
enough to cany the load. Splicing or shortening chains with bolts, knots, or
with any other means will not be allowed.
i. Packing or padding shall be used to protect slings and wire ropes from damage
by sharp edges.
j. Loads should be lifted vertically; the load should never be dragged or pulled
sideways.
k. Suitable tag lines should be used to control all loads.
1. Before lifting, the load should be "floated few inches above the ground to
ensure that the rigging is satisfactory and to check the stability of the crane.
m. Crane outriggers should be fully extended and heavy wooden mats or metal
sheets shall be installed under outrigger floats to spread the load where ground
condition is unstable or suspicious.
n. Operator should not be allowed to leave the controls of the crane while a load
is suspended.
o. All cranes should be inspected prior to use. All deficiencies should be
corrected before the equipment will be used.
p. Damaged and worn lifting tackles, hooks, rings, eye bolts, chains, and wire or
fiber ropes and slings shall be immediately removed from service.
q. Crane hooks should be fitted with spring loaded safety latches.
r. All limit switches fitted for the safe operation of crane or hoist should be in
good working order.
s. Where men have to be lifted by crane, an approved man lift cradle or basket
shall be used. Tagline should be used to control movement of cradle.
t. Personnel riding in the lifting cradle should tie off their safety belts or harness
to an independent lifeline tied to the hook block.
u. A crane should not be maneuvered on site without an attendant whenever the
operator's line of vision is obstructed.
v. A multipurpose portable fire extinguisher should be placed in the cab of each
crane.
27.2 Heavy Lifting
Heavy lifts and or critical lifts will be carried out with a duly prepared and
approved rigging plan and shall ensure that the actual lifting is being carried out
according to the plan. The lifting plan shall consist of relevant drawings,
illustrating positioning of cranes, details of rigging equipment, tackles, load, boom
length, operating radius, ground condition and other relevant data necessary for a
safe lifting.
All site excavations and trenches shall be accomplished in accordance with the
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 or any approved and applicable industry standards in
excavation.
a. Workmen should not work too closely together, in order to minimize the danger
of being struck by tools or materials being handled by other men. A 12-foot
spacing is recommended.
b. Workers should wear helmets, protective footwear and other required personal
protective devices.
29.3 Risks of Toxic and Flammable Gases
The risks of flammable, toxic and asphyxiating gases from various sources
entering and accumulating in excavations need to be assessed. LPG and acetylene
could enter from cutting, welding or heating equipment used in or near an
excavation. Carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and occasionally methane are
sometimes found in the ground or in underground water and seep into an
excavation.
The atmosphere in the excavation must be gas-tested prior to start of the work and
at regular intervals as required.
Adequate ventilation must be maintained to keep the atmosphere well below toxic
or explosive concentrations. The oxygen content must be maintained between
19% and 2 1%.
29.4 Formwork
Management of wastewater and solid waste at project site should conform to the
applicable procedures in the kingdom, such as:
Collection and disposal of solid waste at site should conform to the requirements
set forth by the Company and the applicable standards.
Normal solid waste generated at site mostly consists of construction debris
generally classified as Class 2 and Class 3.
Collection and disposal of solid waste wastes shall be accomplished by means of
garbage collection and trucking technique for disposal to approved municipal
landfills.
Site spill contingency measures shall be confined only to small quantity and
controllable amount of engine or equipment lubricants used. The provision of
approved storages and containment measures is part of the plan, including the
monitoring and inspection procedures.
It is ensured that all vehicles and mobile equipment used at site have passed the
Saudi Government program on Motor Vehicle Preventive Inspection (MVPI) and
the requirements set forth by the Standardization & Metrology Organization for
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Country Standards.
Control of nuisance dust at project site shall be in accordance with the most
practical and approved applications that may include the following:
Periodic and controlled spraying of bare surfaces with water.
Proper maintenance of road surfaces.
Regular maintenance of equipment and vehicles to maintain the quality of
exhaust gases.
Proper ventilation, if necessary.
Approved compaction technique of surfaces.
Others
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Managing Director.
MANAGERS-2
Personal, Accountant & Operation & Contracting.
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Foreman