Site HSE Induction

Altrad Babcock - Dolphin Energy Limited -

LONG TERM SERVICE AGREEMENT (LTSA)

Prepared by – Vinod Kumar M

PROJECT INFORMATION / BACKGROUND
PROJECT INFORMATION / BACKGROUND
Client Dolphin Energy Limited (DEL)

Client history DEL produces and supplies natural gas and other hydrocarbon products from the Qatar North Field. The
PROJECT includes the wellhead Platforms, the Sea-lines, the Export Pipeline, the Onshore Plant including
compression facilities and onshore reception facilities in TAWEELAH /Jebel Ali. DEL Onshore Plant is
located on the Qatari coast of the Arabian Gulf at Ras Laffan, about 80 km from the capital Doha. DEL
Production Platforms include two well head platforms (DOL 1 and DOL 2) & two 36” submarine gas
pipelines for transportation of well-stream to Ras Laffan onshore plant.

The gas processing and compression plant at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, the largest single build
plant in the world, is central to Dolphin Energy's activities. The plant’s two stream facilities process the
produced gas and treat it before the methane is compressed at the nine export gas compression units for
further distribution downstream.
Location Ras Laffan Industrial Area, Qatar

Start date Q3 2023

Duration 5 years.

Sector (oil and gas, energy and power, civil, industrial Oil and Gas
process…)
Core activities (S, I, P, M, other…) Turnaround works ( Mechanical with associated E&I, Scaffolding, Insulation and Painting Jobs)

Contract type (project, maintenance…) Turnaround services

HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES – SAFETY CRITICAL TASKS

BLINDING / DE-BLINDING Abrasive Wheels

Cleaning Of Vessels / Columns / Tanks / SIMOPS

Reactor (Catalyst Activity) Etc
Hydro Jetting (Sub-contractor) Pressure Testing
Scaffolding,painting,insulation & refractory Painting and Coating
Lifting And Rigging. Confined Space activities.

Work at Height Welding, Cutting & Grinding Operations.

Radiography ( Subcontractor Scope) Handling of chemical/Hazardous Substances

PLANT SPECIFIC RULES & HAZARDS.

▪ Only enter or exit the site by the main gate

▪ Entry to the Dolphin Energy area requires a current RLIC pass. Dolphin Energy visitor
passes are available from Gate security until your permanent access is obtained.
▪ Visitors will enter and exit with an escort.
▪ It must show your pass at gate security while entering and exiting every time at every gate
▪ Report lost Security Passes Immediately
▪ Always carry valid RLIC Pass while coming out of the accommodation
▪ Never use someone else gate pass to enter the RLIC/plant. If caught, you will be
immediately removed from the site.
▪ Expired RLIC and Dolphin Energy badges should be handed to the admin department.

▪ Always use pedestrian walkways

▪ All vehicles should have valid Dolphin Energy inspection sticker before entering the plant
▪ Comply with PTW and gas test requirements if the vehicle enters the plant-restricted Road
flame zone.
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 PROHIBITED ITEMS IN PLANT AREA
▪ Source of ignitions are not allowed inside the Dolphin Energy plant
▪ Only approved battery-operated equipment with IS or ATEX rating is allowed in the plant
▪ Aerosol containers are not allowed in the plant
Examples:

Non-IS Mobile Phone Cigarette Lighter Car Key with remote Matchbox Aerosol containers Music player

Vehicle cigarette Non-IS torch light Food Items Non Nomex Clothing's
lighter
Risk Based Induction
and
Critical Task Analysis
EXAMPLES OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS ON SITE
It is essential that you that understand the risks involved for every task

❖ Electricity and Portable Electrical Equipment ❖ Falling Objects

❖ Inclement weather conditions ❖ Abrasive Wheels
❖ Confined Spaces work ❖ Plant and Vehicular Movements
❖ Noise and Vibration ❖ Work With or Near Fragile Materials
❖ Working at height ❖ Existing Services
❖ Crane Operations ❖ Temporary Services & Electrical Installations
❖ Hot Work ❖ Adjacent Running Plant and associated hazards
❖ Steel Erection ❖ Use of Hazardous Substances
❖ Scaffolding ❖ Insulation Removal
❖ Rigging and Lifting Operations ❖ Refractory Material
❖ Heavy Fuel Oils and Gasses ❖ Liquid Nitrogen, CO2, Natural Gas
❖ Ionising Radiation ❖ Compressed Oxygen
❖ Manual handling 8
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Correct way to wear your PPE at
DEL
Trade specific identification
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT cont.
KNOW YOUR SIGNAGE

Safe Zone Prohibition Hazard Mandatory

KNOW YOUR MUSTER POINTS
 Common Means of Communication
❖ Through
HOW TOyour
COMMUNICATE
Supervisor - HSE INFORMATION
❖ Health Safety and Environmental
Team

❖ Safety Notice Board - Safety

Bulletins

❖ Toolbox talks

❖ Improvement Observations

❖ Meetings

❖ Weekly Brief

❖ Health and Safety Meetings

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REPORTING OF INCIDENTS

Company Incident Reporting Process

❖ All accidents/incidents must be reported immediately.

Initially to Line Supervisor or Manager and recorded in
the company incident accident reporting system.

Why Report?

❖ It is both company policy and a legal requirement to

report all accidents.

❖ Details of all incidents, accidents shall be forwarded to

the Client
Emergency Contacts

❖ Accident / Incident investigations are undertaken to Dolphin Emergency Contact Number 44920555
establish root cause and identify corrective / preventative
RLIC Emergency Contact Number 135
measures to prevent future occurrence
When you are outside RLIC 999

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IMPROVEMENT OBSERVATIONS

❖ The early detection and correction of hazards in

the workplace is of primary importance in the
elimination of accidents/incidents at work.

❖ The Improvement Observation report form is a

convenient method for identifying potential quality,
safety or environmental Improvements or
observed concerns / near miss events

❖ Observations can be easily communicated to line

managers or supervisors for review, and action
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Why we Assess Risk? Risk assessments shall:

❖ We assess risk as Legal and Moral duty to ❖ Identify the task you are working on
protect our employees ❖ Highlight the key hazards associated with the task

❖ Identify controls that are to be applied in eliminating /

❖ Risks and controls are communicated by a Task reducing risk
Supervisor or Line Manager via a pre-job brief ❖ Be reviewed periodically to ensure controls are in place
prior to start of task and are being effective.

Everyone must sign onto the Risk Assessment acknowledging your understanding of the requirements

(this will be revalidated on a daily basis)

If something on the risk assessment is ineffective or incorrect the task must be STOPPED and this must
be reported to supervisor or line manager immediately for verification and re-assessment

Method statements shall be prepared, and shall be aligned with requirements of the risk assessment.
CRITICAL TASK ANALYSIS

Rider Operated
Equipment
Pneumatic or Lifting
Hydraulic Operations
Testing

Live Testing Work at Height

A Critical Task (Special hazard) is an activity that we
undertake where, if a failure were to occur, the
outcome (severity) could very easily result in a very
significant injury. Altrad Babcock does have 9 modules
Work in Hot Work in of Critical Task in the form of Animation and
Thermal Confined Presentations
Environment Spaces

Breaking
Containment
CTA - RIDER OPERATED MOBILE WORK EQUIPMENT

Rider
Operated
Pneumatic or Equipment Lifting
Hydraulic Operations
Testing

Work at
Live Testing
Height

Work in Hot Work in

Thermal Confined
Environment Spaces

Breaking
Containment
RIDER OPERATED MOBILE WORK EQUIPMENT

Work Rider Operated Mobile Work Equipment becomes subject to the Critical Task Process
during:

“Any work with Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, using a Fork Lift Truck/Manlift with or without a
lifting attachment, reversing with a bulky load or loading/unloading and travelling with
abnormal/unstable loads that could have a potential unknown or shifting centre of gravity ”
RIDER OPERATED MOBILE WORK EQUIPMENT
❖ Vehicles Must only be driven by authorised drivers/Operators. Appropriate licences must be
made available and recorded on file.

❖ Ensure you wear your seatbelt/Harness and have a helmet and light eye protection on whilst
in the Forklift Truck

❖ Always carry out a vehicle or mobile plant pre-start check, record and report any
defects.

❖ Do not carry passengers unless the vehicle or mobile plant is designed to

do so.

❖ Only the FLT Driver is authorised to adjust the forks on the Fork Lift
Truck.

❖ Anyone caught speeding may have their site access

pass removed.

❖ Always adhere to specific site speed limit

and traffic routes

❖ Parking should be in recognised

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CTA – LIFTING OPERATIONS
Rider
Operated
Equipment
Pneumatic or
Lifting
Hydraulic Operations
Testing

Work at
Live Testing
Height

Work in Hot Work in

Thermal Confined
Environment Spaces

Breaking
Containment
LIFTING OPERATIONS
Lifting Studies

A lifting study is produced for each lift / multiple lifts to validate that the lifts have been
adequately engineered, assessed for risk and the right controls have been put in place
to assure a safe lifting operation.

Any lifting operation will require an approved lifting study to be in place prior to
commencing any lift. NO GENERIC LIFTING STUDIES

The lifting study is the control of work document that will be adhered to at all times. If
there is any change or deviation from the lifting study the lift is to cease immediately
without exception.
The Appointed Person Mobile Crane (AP) or Responsible Person - Lifting Operations (RP-LE) will complete the
Dynamic Lifting Study Assessment form to allow the work to re-commence whilst the main lifting study will be
revised or amended as appropriate.

Two Golden Rules:

1. “ No lifting study, no lift.”
2. “ Any change or deviation cease lift and re-assess “

“ There are No Exceptions to the two golden rules “

TOOLS & LIFTING EQUIPMENT

❖ All rigging and lifting on site is carried out in accordance with the Lifting Operations & Lifting
Equipment Regulations
❖ Only fully trained and authorised Nominated Lifting Supervisors can control lifting activities
on site
❖ Always Inspect Lifting Equipment Prior to use, Register Of All Lifting Equipment Held and
Maintained
❖ Ladder Beams/Grey Beams May Be Required For Some Lifts, these should always be
tagged and certified for use

❖ Barriers Should Always Be Erected To Prevent Access To Areas Where

Lifting Is In Progress

❖ Lifting Plans, where required, will form part of the task specific Risk
Assessment

❖ All Crane & Hoist Operators Must Be Trained & Authorised

❖ A Banks man Must Be Present For All Crane & Hoist

Lifts

❖ Lifting equipment will be identified using the colour code system

WORK EQUIPMENT– LIFTING EQUIPMENT

NEVER work under a suspended

load
HEAVY RIGGING & LIFTING
CTA – WORK AT HEIGHT

Rider
Operated
Equipment
Pneumatic or Lifting
Hydraulic Operations
Testing

Work at
Live Testing Height

Work in Hot Work in

Thermal Confined
Environment Spaces

Breaking
Containment
WORK AT HEIGHT
The risk assessment process must consider as a minimum;

Working conditions - where the work will be carried out

Access and Egress – to and from the point of work

Distance and consequences of a fall – how far may a person fall and where to, what are the
consequences

Duration and frequency of use/task – how often and how long will the equipment be required

Ease of rescue/evacuation – What are the arrangements is equipment compatible

Risk of use, installation and removal of equipment – what is the risks with if one form of equipment
was used over another
WORKING AT HEIGHT

Do’s
❖ Use Harness and Lanyard for work beyond 1.8 meters height
❖ Maintain three Point contact all the time while accessing a ladder.
❖ Attend mandatory work at height training
❖ Maintain 100% tie up at height
❖ Secure harness to a sturdy anchor point above your waist height.
❖ Always face the ladder while accessing or egressing a ladder.
❖ Ensure ladder is securely tied at the top and bottom.
❖ Carry out visual inspection of Green tagged scaffold also.
❖ Ensure edge protection to avoid falling objects
❖ Shift material using Gin Wheel, rope, bucket and Bags.
❖ Attend Emergency Evacuation training and participate in Evacuation Drills.

Don’t
❖ Do not carry tools in hand while climbing on a ladder.
❖ Strictly no horseplay.
❖ Do not Stoop or overreach outside of the scaffold
❖ Never take short cut always use ladder for access and egress.
❖ Never throw tools, material from height
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FALL FROM HEIGHT
CTA – WORK IN CONFINED SPACES

Rider
Operated
Equipment
Pneumatic or Lifting
Hydraulic Operations
Testing

Work at
Live Testing
Height

Work in Hot Work in

Thermal
Environment Confined
Spaces
Breaking
Containment
MAJOR HAZARDS IN A CONFINED SPACE
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
Confined Space is an enclosed or partially
enclosed space which has
❖ limited access or egress.
❖ Not designed for continuous human
occupancy
❖ It allows accidental accumulation of
flammable or toxic gases or vapours

Examples of Confined Space

❖ Columns, Silos, Pits, Pipelines, vaults,
excavation deeper than 1.5 m, and vessels.

Organize the work.

❖ Identify if a confined space situation exists including Excavations deeper than 1.5m.
❖ Evaluate whether the work can be done without entering the enclosure:
➢ inspection by remote camera
➢ cleaning by semi-automatic equipment
➢ Carry out a risk assessment
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CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
Create a safe system of Confined Space entry:

❖ Confined Space Entry Procedure and Permit to

Work System to be followed.

❖ Gas testing before start of Job and thereafter,

continuous monitoring required.

❖ Trained personnel who are physically fit are only

allowed entry into Critical Confined Spaces

❖ Proper Lighting, Proper Ventilation &Proper

❖ Standby Man (Hole Watcher/Attendant
access and egress

❖ Intrinsically safe Tested and maintained equipment
shall be used
❖ Compatible Personal Protective Equipment
❖ Isolation of all pipes/equipment: (Positive Isolation)
▪ use of Lock Out - Tag Out system,
▪ spades, blinds, valves closed or opened,
▪ isolation of electricity.

Ensure that level of oxygen is between 19.5 % - 23.5%

CONFINED SPACE ACCIDENT
CTA – BREAKING CONTAINMENT

Rider
Operated
Equipment
Pneumatic or Lifting
Hydraulic Operations
Testing

Work at
Live Testing
Height

Work in Hot Work in

Thermal Confined
Environment Spaces

Breaking
Containment

Doosan-GREEN
 BREAKING CONTAINMENT

The fitter on receipt of the relevant work instruction/documentation or work package must check the
following.

1. That a permit to work is available if required.

2. That the work instruction, risk assessment, method statement and isolation certifications have been
read and understood.
3. Identification/Tagging of the flanged joint to be worked on is clear and unambiguous.
4. COSHH information for the previous contents of the line is available and appropriate control measures
are in place to prevent uncontrolled spillage or damage to health.
5. Check that they are on the correct flanged joint (if in doubt contact supervisor).
6. Correct PPE is worn, minimum: hard hat, goggles, face visor, overalls, safety boots, general purpose
gloves.
7. where enhanced protection is required this will be specified on the Risk Assessment e.g.
Chemical/Green suit
BREAKING CONTAINMENT

3
9 7
11
5

1 2

6
12
Loosen these three bolts and ensure
8 10
product free 4

When all the bolts have been loosened the joint may be cracked open using flange spreaders or bronze wedges
ensuring the wedges do not fly out of the joint.
CTA – WORKING IN HOT THERMAL
ENVIRONMENTS
Rider
Operated
Equipment
Pneumatic or Lifting
Hydraulic Operations
Testing

Work at
Live Testing
Height

Work in
Work in Hot Confined
Thermal Spaces
Environments
Breaking
Containment
HEAT RELATED ILLNESS
HEAT STRESS – ARE YOU DEHYDRATED ?

The colour of urine tells you how dehydrated you are!

CTA – LIVE TESTING

Rider
Operated
Equipment
Pneumatic or Lifting
Hydraulic Operations
Testing

Live Testing Work at

Height

Work in Hot Work in

Thermal Confined
Environment Spaces

Breaking
Containment
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
❖ Electricity is the flow of electrons (current) through a
conductor

❖ Requires a source of power usually a generating station.

❖ Travels In a closed circuit

❖ When you become part of the circuit injury may become

fatal.

Effect of electricity on human body

Direct effects Indirect effects

❖ Electrocution ❖ Injury caused due to fall
❖ Electrical Shock from the effect of
❖ Burns electric shock.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Prevention Tools of Electrical Hazards

❖ Permit To Work
❖ POWA – Take-5
❖ LOTO
❖ Insulation
❖ Grounding
❖ Guarding
❖ Electrical protective devices
❖ Personal Protective Equipment
❖ Safe work practices
CTA – PRESSURE TESTING

Rider
Operated
Equipment
Pneumatic or Lifting
Hydraulic Operations
Testing

Work at
Live Testing
Height

Work in Hot Work in

Thermal Confined
Environment Spaces

Breaking
Containment
PRESSURE TESTING – PRE-TEST CONSIDERATIONS

A Pressure Test Procedure is produced for each test to validate that the tests have been
adequately engineered, assessed for risk and the right controls have been put in place to assure a
safe Pressure Testing operation.

Any Pressure Testing operation will require an approved Pressure Test Procedure to be in place
prior to commencing any testing operation.

The Pressure Test Procedure is the control of work document that will be adhered to at all times. If
there is any change or deviation from the Pressure Test Procedure the test is to cease
immediately without exception. The Pressure Test Procedure will be revised or amended by the
Test Controller after assessing the change or deviation before the test can re-commence.

Golden Rules:

❖ “ No Pressure Test Procedure, no Pressure Test”

❖ “ Any change or deviation cease test and re-assess “
❖ “ Pneumatic testing is not permitted unless approved by SMEs“

There are No Exceptions to the golden rules

PRESSURE TESTING – PRE-TEST CONSIDERATIONS

Pressure Test Procedure review and approval complete

QA documentation review to ensure that it is complete and acceptable
Competency/ Authorisation check of those performing the pressure test
Are Pressure Test Parameters known and understood
Has authorisation been given to test in nominated test area
What barriers and signage are required in place
Consider access/egress and agreed emergency escape routes
Consider drainage requirements and discharge consent requirements
Review Pressure Test Equipment including Test Rig (OP10-01-107-App1)
Complete pre-test planned checklist
Set up for commencement of Pressure Test
Complete Pressure Testing Operations Take 5
PRESSURE TESTING – FATALITY

Non AB Incident - On 19 February, 2008 hydrostatic test preparation started in the morning for the test
package located at the Train 2 pipe rack. During the pressurization, 3 crew were on the top of the pipe
rack (13m from the ground) checking the conditions. At 17:40, before reaching the highest pressure, 30”
pipes burst at the 45degree joint located 9m from the ground. The force of the blast threw one pipe fitter
14m from the top of the pipe rack. He hit the scaffolding on the other side and fell 7m to the ground and
died as a result of a skull fracture.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT
HAZARDS
FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Three elements must be present for a for a chemical reaction
and fire to exist.
❖ Oxygen to sustain combustion,
❖ Heat to raise the combustible material to its ignition
temperature,
❖ Fuel to support the combustion and a ❖ Remove any one element or more
❖ Chemical Reaction between other three elements. of the three elements to extinguish
the fire.
In vicinity of Hot Work involving Cutting, Grinding &
Welding:
❖ Ensure all combustible material is removed.
❖ Put appropriate shielding e.g. fire blanket or metal
sheeting, where combustible material can’t be removed.
❖ Ensure an appropriate fire extinguisher and a fire watch
must be available at workface .
❖ Ensure All fire extinguishers are inspected with the date
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HOT WORK ARRANGEMENTS
❖ Hot Work is any work involving burning, welding, or similar operations that are capable of initiating
fires or explosions. Such operations are subject to strict Permit Controls on site issued by DEL.

Welding and Allied Processes

❖ Heat Treating
❖ Grinding
❖ Gas Cutting / Burning
❖ Pre-heating using, Flame or Heat

All personnel undertaking hot work activities shall ensure safe operation by
❖ Inspecting the area before any hot works are carried out
❖ Determining site specific hazards, and ensuring full compliance with on site hot work permit
control systems;
❖ Ensuring the protection of combustibles from ignition sources;
❖ Ensuring that fire protection and extinguishing equipment is properly located at the site;
❖ Making sure a fire watch is available and that a final check is made 30 min. after the completion
of hot work to detect and extinguish possible smoldering fires
HOT WORK INCIDENT – WELDER FATALITY
SLIPS & TRIPS

The most common cause of injuries is due to slipping or tripping,

❖ If you observed a slip or trip hazard report it,
❖ if you are competent rectify it by yourself,
❖ Write in IMPROVEMENT OBSERVATION CARD and notify
facility manager.

❖ Arranged your work station to allow unobstructed access and

egress for you and your colleagues

Always report any hazards to facilities/Office Management immediately and alert others to the danger!

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EXCLUSION ZONE/ BARRIERS / RESTRICTED ACCESS /

❖ Signage’s and barriers are used for preventing unauthorized entry to areas where access is restricted
due to on going work activities, unsafe conditions or to demarcate individual project areas.
❖ Any unauthorised Removal, Interference or Non Adherence of barriers and signs may lead to
disciplinary procedures.
ISN’T THIS SILLY ?
ENERGY ISOLATION - POSSIBLE SOURCES

❖ Electrical
❖ Hydraulic
❖ Pneumatic
❖ Thermal
❖ Chemical
❖ Mechanical
WHEN IS THE APPLICATION OF LOCKOUT / TAG OUT
REQUIRED ?

❖ When servicing and/or maintaining

machines or equipment.

❖ If it is necessary to remove a guard

or bypass safety device or interlock

❖ If an employee has the potential to

be exposed to material being processed (point of operation) or the
machine operating cycle
SAFETY CRITICAL EQUIPMENT

❖ Locks, blanks, seatbelts, critical alarms, equipment safeguards, warning tape, etc. are in place for
your protection

❖ Never tamper with, cut or remove safety critical equipment unless you have appropriate
authorization to perform a specific task and adequate controls are in place

❖ Ask yourself: if I adjust this equipment is my safety or the safety of others compromised?
INJURY FROM LINE OF FIRE

Stored energy
•Contact with stored energy

Striking hazards
•Struck by or striking against an object
•Includes falling objects

Crushing hazards
•Caught in, on or between an object
 EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IN LINE OF FIRE

❖ Lifting/hoisting
❖ Moving vehicles/heavy equipment
❖ Hand and power tools
❖ Moving parts
❖ Electrical equipment
❖ Objects with roll potential
❖ Objects with fall potential
❖ Tensioned lines and equipment
THE FIVE KEY ‘LINE OF FIRE’ RISK MANAGEMENT
STEPS

❖Be aware of the constantly changing work environment around you.

❖Identify ‘Line of Fire’ hazards in your risk assessment.
❖Eliminate the need to work in the line of fire where practicable.
❖Document and implement the controls of your risk assessment.
❖Monitor ‘Line of Fire’ hazards through adequate supervision.
 POWER / HAND TOOL SAFETY
DO’s
❖ Always use appropriate PPE’s
❖ Store tools at designated places
❖ Inspect tools, cords and switches thoroughly before each use for
defects
❖ Be cognizant of water hazards in the area of work for the use of
electrical tools
❖ Ensure electrical cords are grounded
❖ Follow periodic maintenance / inspection and colour coding regime

DON’Ts
❖ Do not use banned / faulty tools.
❖ Never defeat the grounding terminal
❖ Never use a tool with frayed cords
❖ Never ignore, Even slight shocks can cause loss of control 61
POWER TOOLS CAN KILL !!
MANUAL HANDLING
Stop and Think

❖ Plan the lift. Think about where is the load to be placed and whether you may need assistance

Adopt a Good Posture

❖ Ensure you apply good lifting technique. Bend you knees and keep your back straight. Ensuring you have a
sound grip of the load.

Don’t Jerk or Make Quick Movements

❖ Carry out the lifting movement smoothly keeping control of the load.

Put down then adjust

❖ Keep the load as close to your body as possible, also keep the heaviest side of the load next to your body.

Keep Close to the Load

❖ If precise positioning of the load is Necessary, put it down first and then Slide it into the desired position.
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Avoid unnecessary manual handling, use mechanical lifting aids or equipment to
transport the load or where practicable get assistance
EFFECTS OF TOXIC GASES

ACUTE EFFECTS CHRONIC EFFECTS

▪ Eye irritation ◼ Sleep problems

▪ Headaches
▪ Nausea ◼ Anorexia (Loss of appetite)
▪ Irritation respiratory tract ◼ Pulmonary oedema
▪ Dizziness
▪ Confusion ◼ Corneal disease
▪ Olfactory fatigue ◼ Brain damage
▪ Excitement
◼ Hypertension
▪ Pulmonary oedema
▪ Respiratory arrest
▪ Cardiac arrest
▪ Death
H2S AWARENESS – (HYDROGEN SULFIDE) KILLER GAS
Deadly Gas : Hydrogen Sulphide ( H2S)

- Hydrogen Sulfide gas is referred to by various names:

Sour Gas, Rotten Egg Gas, H2S, Toxic gas.
- Also known as Silent killer, Dangerous gas, Poisonous gas, Flammable
gas, Corrosive gas because of its properties.

Properties of H2 S Gas:
❖ H2S is generally recognized by its foul odor of rotten eggs at
concentrations of under 10 ppm .
❖ H2S is a Colorless , odor less gas
❖ Once the gas has leaked, it could accumulate at low levels like pits,
trenches, holes, confined space etc.
❖ At low concentrations the smell can be detected BUT prolonged
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SHAH GAS – H2S INCIDENT
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
CHEMICAL SAFETY AWARENESS
❖ All Chemical Containers Must Be Labeled With The Identity Of The Material And Hazard Warnings

Proper Labels on container NFPA Chemical Rating Guide 68

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
❖ MSDS ( Material Safety Data Sheet) is a document that provides workers with procedure for safe handling
or working with a particular substance.

❖ MSDS must be available and accessible to workers for information at the job location.

❖ MSDS contains minimum 16 topics and informations about the substance from its reactivity, physical and
chemical properties, first aid measure if exposed and control of handling storage and disposal.

MSDS Contains Chemical Safety Information that is critical for people working with
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CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH
(COSHH)
❖ Hazardous Substances will include: Oils, Greases, Chemicals, Grinding discs, Welding rods etc.

❖ COSHH Assessments shall be available for All Substances for which Doosan Babcock may use or be Exposed with
regard to our activities on Site

❖ Ensure That You Have Read And Understood Any COSHH Assessment Associated With Your Task Prior To
Commencement Of Work And That All specified and Necessary Precautions Have Been Taken.

❖ Do not attempt to clean up any chemical or material spillage for which you are unfamiliar and where site rules
specify only Emergency Response Team are to be contacted in event of any spillage.

❖ Ensure all substances are stored safely and securely in compliance with company / site rules

❖ Always ensure substances are stored in their suitable containers which are labelled with contents.

Remember: NEVER Eat or Drink where any Harmful Substances are being used or stored. ALWAYS Ensure good
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hygiene and wash thoroughly following use of any substances
RADIOGRAPHY
❖ Energy emitted from a source as waves or particles, which is
transmitted through space. Radiation is all around us.

❖ It occurs naturally or can be produced artificially.

❖ Example: light, lasers, the sun, x-ray machine, TV transmitters and

radioactive material.

Health Effects: Protection Against Exposure

❖ Effect of acute high radiation dose: from
disruption of the function to death.
❖ Effect of low radiation doses: development
of some form of cancer.
❖ Gamma rays may cause damage to deep-
seated organs and tissues without being in
the body. They are internal & external
hazard to the body.
❖ Keep TIME of exposure to a minimum
❖ Maximize the DISTANCE between yourself and the source of
radiation as much as possible.
❖ Keep adequate SHIELDING material between the source of
radiation and yourself.
❖ The area will be demarcated and NO ENTRY is allowed (the
demarcation must be with the

❖ Gamma rays are high penetrating ❖ Skull and cross bone sign and radiation sign) & Use of
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IONIZING RADIATION EXPOSURE INCIDENT
Hydroelectric Construction Site, Peru – 1999

❖ A worker (welder) finds the gamma ray source from the radiography equipment (192 Ir) abandoned in a water
pipe. He puts it in the back pocket of his trousers, not knowing what it was.

16 days after the Effect on Leg

incident (70 days after the incident
5/3/99)
3/8/99
Area affected
(13:00pm 2/21/99)
HOUSEKEEPING
❖ Excellent housekeeping standards are crucial to YOUR safety and our on site performance

❖ Poor Housekeeping can increase the risk of slips, trips, falls and can also create fire hazards

❖ Unnecessary items and equipment should not be stored at the workface

❖ Maintain a high standard of cable discipline, route cables safely overhead or in a protective tray, to prevent
damage & slips / trips.

❖ Keep stairways and designated walkways clear at all times

❖ Operate a ‘Clean as you go Policy’ and take pride in your work area

❖ Remove all tools from the work area and return to stores on site upon completion of your work

❖ Make Housekeeping as a routine activity.

REMEMBER: Tasks are considered incomplete until your area is cleaned and all equipment
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PERSONAL HYGIENE
Waste Segregation
Personal Hygiene
❖ Is a science which deals with the promotion of good health, prevention of Infection
through cleanliness and maintenance of Health.

Follow these rules

❖ Bath & Shower daily, especially after a shift.
❖ Cover cuts and bruises by waterproof dressing.
❖ Trim your hair and nails and keep it short
❖ Report sickness and get medical advice

Avoid: Wash hands:

❖ Spitting,
❖ Nail Biting ❖ After using toilet,
❖ Nose Picking ❖ Before and after touching food
❖ Licking Fingers ❖ Before and after eating
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RULES AND PENALTIES

Any Wilfully committed unsafe act would lead to disciplinary action.

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