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SAFETY, HEALTH AND

ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN
[SHE PLAN]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1 INTRODUCTION 3

2 PROJECT DETAILS 8

3 RISK ASSESSMENT/S 10

4 IMPLEMENTATION OF CLIENT HEALTH AND SAFETY 10

SPECIFICATION

5 SITE WORK METHOD 11

6 PLANT, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 16

7 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND WELFARE 16

8 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND PROVISIONS 17

9 COMPLIANCE/PERFORMANCE MONITORING 17

1. INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Objective and Purpose

This document will reflect the Safety, Health and Environmental System that will be implemented by THE
ORGANIZATION for the duration of the project.

This will be done by identifying and managing hazards and risks involved in the work to be performed, ensuring legal
compliance and ensuring compliance to the Client’s standards and requirements.

The purpose of this SHE Plan is to present to the Client a proposal of how all safety, health and environmental aspects
will be implemented and monitored during this project.

ABBREVIATIONS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

SHE: Safety, Health and Environment

OHSA/The Act: Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
CR: Construction Regulations, 2014

1.2 Definitions

1.2.1 Health and Safety File means a file, or other record containing the information in writing required by the
Construction Regulations, 2014. For the purpose of this document a “SHE” File will be used. It contains the same
information as a Health and Safety File, but also incorporates the Environmental aspects of a project.
1.2.2 Health and Safety Policy is a written statement from a company stating its commitment towards the health and
safety of its employees and the public.
1.2.3 Hazard means a source of or exposure to danger.
1.2.4 Risk means the probability that injury or damage will occur.
1.2.5 Baseline Risk Assessment means an assessment of the hazards and risks involved in a certain task, where the
rating does not take any controls already implemented into consideration.
1.2.6 “Contractor” means an employer who performs construction work.
1.2.6 “Act”– the Act, means the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993)
1.2.7 "Client" means any person for whom construction work is performed;
1.2.8 CR” means OHS Act 85 of 1993, Construction Regulations – GNR84 of 7 February 2014
1.2.9 “Documents” Structured units of recorded information and its supporting medium (medium can be paper,
magnetic, electronic or optical disc, photograph or master sample), published or unpublished, managed as
discreet units in the safety management system. Most records are documents, but not all documents are records.
A document becomes a record when it is part of a business transaction, is kept as evidence of that transaction
and is managed within a record – keeping system
1.2.10 “Emergency” An abnormal occurrence that can pose a threat to the safety or health of employees, customers, or
local communities, or which can cause damage to assets or the environment.
1.2.11 “Employee “An individual who works for the Project (including for Principal Contractor) under a contract of
employment.

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1.2.12 “Environment “Surroundings in which the Project operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora and
fauna, habitats, ecosystem, biodiversity, humans (including human artefact’s, culturally significant sites and social
aspects) and their interaction. The environment in this context extends from within an operation to the global
system.
1.2.13 “PPE” Personal Protective Equipment – also PPC, Personal Protective Clothing
1.2.14 "Health and Safety Plan’’ (HSE) means a site, activity or project specific documented plan. A health and safety
plan is a plan for a workplace that is designed in accordance with the legislative requirements covering the roles
and responsibilities of the staff, and the emergency action plan etc. A health and safety plan is designed to serve
and protect the individuals affected by the organization in all matters of health, wellbeing and safety.
1.2.15 “Incident” Work – related events (including accidents which give rise to injury, ill health or fatality or emergencies)
that have resulted in, or has the potential to result in (i.e. a near hit), adverse consequences to people, the
environment, property, reputation or a combination of these. Significant deviations from standard operating
procedures are also
classed as an ‘incident’. On-going conditions that have the potential to result in adverse consequences are
considered to be incidents.
1.2.16 “Organization” A company, corporation, firm, enterprise, authority or institution, or part or combination thereof,
whether incorporated or not, public or private, that has its own functions and administration. In this context,
organization means site, operation or business.
1.2.17 “Management” – depending on the scope of work and size of the project, the term “Management’, may refer to a
Construction Manager / Construction Supervisor / Assistant Construction Supervisor.

1.3 Responsibilities

1.3.1 Risk Assessments, Training and implementation of controls

___________________________, Director/CEO of THE ORGANIZATION, designated in terms of Occupational Health and

Safety Act, 85 of 1993 Section 16.1 as the CEO of THE ORGANIZATION, shall have the overall responsibility to ensure:

 that Risk Assessments are conducted for all tasks;

 employee participation during Risk Assessments;
 controls are effectively implemented, monitored and reviewed on a continuous basis;
 training has been performed as indicated on the Risk Assessment or as needed to perform the work safely;
 ensure resources are available for training as and when needed;
 review Risk Assessments in accordance with the SHE Risk Assessment Procedure and Matrix (SHEPROC001)
and THE CLIENT’S requirements.
__________________________ may in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 Section 16.2 delegate
the duties as contemplated in Section 8 of the before-mentioned Act.
________________________________ has been appointed as the Section 16.2 delegate.

1.3.2 Contractor (The Organization)

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As an Employer, the ORGANIZATION will have the following responsibilities in accordance with the Occupational Health
and Safety Act 85 of 1993:

 To provide and maintain, as far as is reasonably practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risk
to the health of its employees
 The matters to which those duties refer include in particular-

 the provision and maintenance of systems of work, plant and machinery that, as far as is reasonably
practicable, are safe and without risks to health;
 taking such steps as may be reasonably practicable to eliminate or mitigate any hazard or potential
hazard to the safety or health of employees, before resorting to personal protective equipment;
 making arrangements to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the safety and absence of risks to
health in connection with the production, processing, use, handling, storage or transport of articles or
substances;
 establishing, as far as is reasonably practicable, what hazards to the health or safety of persons are
attached to any work which is performed, any article or substance which is produced, processed, used,
handled, stored or transported and any plant or machinery which is used in his business, and he shall,
as far as is reasonably practicable, further establish what precautionary measures should be taken with
respect to such work, article, substance, plant or machinery in order to protect the health and safety of
persons, and he shall provide the necessary means to apply such precautionary measures;
 providing such information, instructions, training and supervision as may be necessary to ensure, as far
as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of its employees;
 as far as is reasonably practicable, not permitting any employee to do any work or to produce, process,
use, handle, store or transport any article or substance or to operate any plant or machinery, unless the
precautionary measures contemplated in paragraphs (b) and (d), or any other precautionary measures
which may be prescribed, have been taken;
 taking all necessary measures to ensure that requirements of this Act are complied with by every
person in his employment or on premises under his control where plant or machinery is used;
 enforcing such measures as may be necessary in the interest of health and safety;
 ensuring that work is performed and that plant or machinery is used under the general supervision of a
person trained to understand the hazards associated with it and who have the authority to ensure that
precautionary measures taken by the employer are implemented; and
 causing all employees to be informed regarding the scope of their authority as contemplated in section
37 (1) (b) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.

In addition to these duties, THE ORGANIZATION hereby commits to:

 To review and update the SHE Plan as work progresses;

 Open and keep a SHE File on site, with all the documentation as required by the Act;
 Where applicable, to ensure that Contractors working on behalf of THE ORGANIZATION are legally compliant
including but not limited to, the registration and good standing with the Compensation Fund or with a similar
institution, 37 (2) Agreement and competency of employees.
 To identify and quantify any hazards and risks relating to the project that may have an effect on its employees,
contractors, the general public or the environment and to develop operating methods that will minimise the risk;
 To ensure that only suitably competent employees are used to perform work;
 To appoint, in writing, suitably competent employees to assume responsibility for implementing and monitoring
the Health, Safety and Environment Plan;

 To perform and document safety induction for all employees before the commencement of work and ensure that
all employees carry proof of such training with them;
 To ensure that all employees have access to the appropriate personal protective equipment required for the task

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they are performing;

 To ensure that only suitable tools and equipment is used during work and to monitor these regularly;
 To notify the appropriate authorities of any reportable occurrences that may occur during the Client’s site work;
 To ensure that a copy of the Health, Safety and Environment Plan are available on request to an employee,
inspector, contractor, Client or Client’s agent;
 To ensure employees have been declared medically fit for the work he has been appointed for.

1.3.3 Legal responsibilities

As the Director/CEO of THE ORGANIZATION, ___________________________, will serve as the Section 16.1 Chief
Executive Officer and shall be responsible to ensure the duties of the Employer as contemplated in Section 8 of the OHSA
are properly discharged.

As an employer, THE ORGANIZATION, has the responsibility to ensure compliance to all statutory requirements as laid
down in South African legislation or other applicable standards.

1.4 Notifications and Permits

1.4.1 Notifications

The Construction Regulations, 2014 requires a Contractor to give notice to the provincial director at least 7 days prior to
starting work if the intended construction work will:

 include excavation work;

 include working at height where there is a risk of falling;
 include the demolition of a structure; or
 include the use of explosive to perform construction work.

Further, a Contractor who intends to carry out construction work that involves construction of a single storey dwelling
for a Client who is going to reside in such dwelling upon completion, shall give notice to the Provincial Director.

Where applicable, in terms of the Construction Regulation 4, THE ORGANIZATION shall give notice to the Provincial
Director at least seven days before work is to be carried out by using Annexure 2.

1.4.2 Permits

Should the Client have a Permit System, THE ORGANIZATION shall ensure that the necessary permits are obtained prior
to work and shall abide by the rules and regulations of the Client’s Permit System.

1.5 Safety, Health and Environmental File

According to the Construction Regulations’ definition “Health and Safety File” means a file, or other record, containing the
information required as contemplated in the Construction Regulations. For the purpose of this document and project, a “SHE

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File” will be used, whereby Environmental aspects will be incorporated into the file. The SHE file generally contains all the
notifications, records, appointments, registers and copies including the content of the SHE plan.

The SHE File and SHE Plan must be kept on site at all times, from the date of commencement of and for the duration of the
Client’s site work. These documents should be used daily to ensure that the health, safety and environment requirements
are met and maintained on site is in accordance with the risk assessment.

2. PROJECT DETAILS

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2.1 Description of Work

Work to be performed by THE ORGANIZATION:

Client (insert name) has contracted THE ORGANIZATION to conduct the following:
A
B
C

2.2 Estimated duration of project

Expected start date: xxxxx

Expected complete date: xxxx
Estimated duration: xxxx

2.3 Employees involved in project

Company Employee Designation Telephone Number

2.4 Project Directory

Client Representative: Tel Number:

THE ORGANIZATION’ Representative: Tel Number:

2.5 Other Parties Directory

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Department of Labour:

Fire Brigade:

Ambulance Service: 10177

Netcare 911 (life-threatening emergencies): 082911

SAPS: 10111

Any emergency (from a mobile phone): 112

2.6 Appointment Directory

Tel Number:
Principal Contractor Company:
Tel Number:
Principal Contractor Representative:

Contractor Company: Tel Number:

Contractor Representative: Tel Number:

Tel Number:
Assistant Construction Supervisor:

Ladder Inspector: Tel Number:

Tel Number:
Tool Inspector:

Tel Number:
First Aider

Tel Number:
Fire Fighter and Equipment Inspector:

Tel Number:
Safety Harness Inspector:

Scaffolding Work Operations Tel Number:

Supervisor:

Tel Number:
Risk Assessor:

Tel Number:
Incident Investigator:

3. RISK ASSESSMENTS

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Based on the Scope of Work the following activities were assessed: (delete those that are not applicable)

 Excavation and Confined Space Entry;

 General hazards associated with construction work;
 Travel to and from site;
 Working with Electricity and Portable Electrical Equipment;
 Working at Height; and
 Working with Hand and Power Tools

Risk Assessments are “live” documents and shall be updated as a project continues to ensure changes are taken into
consideration.

Refer to SHE Risk Assessment Procedure and Matrix for the methodology used during the Risk Assessment process.

4. IMPLEMENTATION OF CLIENT HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS

Where applicable, THE ORGANIZATION shall ensure that the CLIENT’s Health and Safety specifications are taken into
consideration during the execution of work activities.
THE ORGANIZATION shall discuss any concerns with regards to the Health and Safety specifications with CLIENT prior to
commencing work.

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5. SITE WORK METHOD

5.1 Pre-Site Establishment

5.1.1 Travel to and from the CLIENT’s site

The employees of THE ORGANIZATION shall ensure the vehicles used to travel to and from the work site are in good
working condition. The driver shall ensure the following safety inspections have been performed prior to using the vehicle:
 Condition of tyres;
 Windscreen wipers;
 Windscreen;
 Side view mirrors;
 Fuel / oil / water levels;
 Condition of brakes / brake lights;
 Seat belts

5.1.2 Traffic regulations on the CLIENT’s site

THE ORGANIZATION’S employees and visitors shall adhere to the National Road Traffic Act and the CLIENT’s Traffic
Requirements pertaining to stop signs, speed limits, no entry signs, road markings etc.

Parking in the CLIENT employees’/private parking is strictly prohibited. Should THE ORGANIZATION’S employees,
contractors or visitors need additional parking, prior arrangements need to be made with the CLIENT.

5.1.3 Ablutions, Canteen and Welfare

By prior arrangement with the CLIENT, THE ORGANIZATION’S employees and visitors shall be allowed to make use of the
CLIENT’s ablution facilities. Should other arrangements be necessary, it should be made prior to commencement of project.

THE ORGANIZATION’S employees or visitors will not be allowed to make use of the Canteen services, unless otherwise
agreed upon by the CLIENT.

Entry into and use of other facilities on the Client’s site, is strictly prohibited unless otherwise agreed upon by the CLIENT.

5.1.4 Induction

Induction is a prerequisite to gain entrance into the CLIENT’s site. All employees, contractors and visitors of THE
ORGANIZATION shall undergo Induction provided by the CLIENT. Prior arrangements will be made to obtain the date, time
and venue where Induction will take place.

Adherence to all rules and regulations as laid down in the Induction is compulsory and disciplinary action will be taken
toward employees who enters the CLIENT’s site without Induction / for non-adherence to rules and regulations as per
Induction.

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5.1.5 Tools and Equipment

All tools and equipment taken onto the CLIENT’s site will be registered on the Inventory of Tools and will be clearly marked.

All tools and equipment shall be kept in good working order and all statutory checklists and registers will be kept up to date.
Tools and equipment that is not safe for use will be clearly marked “Do Not Use” and be removed from the other tools and
equipment.

5.1.6 Emergency Preparedness

Taking the scope of work into consideration, the following foreseeable emergencies may be applicable:

 Fire
 Serious injuries requiring medical treatment
 First Aid injuries
 Environmental Emergencies

THE ORGANIZATION ’s employees shall observe the CLIENT’s Emergency Preparedness Procedure and adhere to all
rules pertaining to this procedure. THE ORGANIZATION ’s employees, contractors or visitors shall participate and give full
cooperation in any planned/unplanned evacuation drill. Employees shall familiarize themselves with the CLIENT’s
Emergency Preparedness procedure, including escape routes, location of First Aid Boxes, Fire Extinguishers etc.

All incidents shall be reported to the CLIENT within the same shift and will be handled in accordance with the CLIENT’s
Incident Management Procedure.

In terms of the General Safety Regulations, a First Aid Box is required where there are more than 5 employees are at a
place of work and a First Aider where there are more than 10 employees. Where applicable, THE ORGANIZATION shall
ensure compliance and will ensure that relevant checklists are completed and training done.

THE ORGANIZATION will, by prior arrangement, make use of the Principal Contractor’s firefighting equipment and fire
fighters in the case of an emergency. THE ORGANIZATION shall ensure Fire Extinguishers are placed at strategic locations
and inspected on a regular basis as per legal requirements. Where applicable, THE ORGANIZATION shall ensure that an
adequate number of employees have been trained to use fire extinguishers.

A strict no smoking policy will be adhered to, except in designated Smoking areas as indicated by the CLIENT with relevant
signage.

No open flames are allowed on the CLIENT’s site.

Should an Environmental Emergency occur as described in National Environmental Management Act, Section 30 or the
National Water Act Section 20, THE ORGANIZATION shall ensure incidents are dealt with in accordance with the applicable
legislation in a timeously manner.

THE ORGANIZATION commits to inform the CLIENT of any Health and Safety injury/incident or any Environmental incident
that occurs during the project within the same shift and to give full cooperation in the investigation that will follow.

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5.1.7 Incident Reporting and Investigation

Incidents shall be reported and investigated in accordance with the Incident Notification and Investigation Procedure.

Employees, contractors and visitors of THE ORGANIZATION are prohibited to disturb the scene of the incident.

All incidents and near misses will be recorded in the Incident Register, as well as to the CLIENT’s representative in
accordance with the CLIENT’s Incident Management Procedure.

THE ORGANIZATION will give their full cooperation to CLIENT in reporting, investigating and dealing with the
injury/incident. THE ORGANIZATION will ensure that all statutory documentation is completed and sent to the Department
of Labour, where applicable. All injuries/incidents will be investigated to ensure causes are identified to prevent
reoccurrence of similar incidents in future.

THE ORGANIZATION shall ensure that an Annexure 1 is completed and kept on record in accordance with the General
Administrative Regulation 9 (1) for all incidents referred to in Section 24 of the OHSA, as well as all incidents requiring
medical treatment other than First Aid. This record shall be kept for a period of at least three years. All incidents requiring
an Annexure 1, shall be investigated with seven (7) days by a person appointed by THE ORGANIZATION.

According to Section 24 of the OHSA, the following incidents shall be reported to the Provincial Director, within seven days,
by using the WCL 1 or WCL 2 form, in accordance with General Administrative Regulation 8:

Each incident occurring at work or arising out of or in connection with the activities of persons at work, or in connection with
the use of plant or machinery, in which, or in consequence of which:

 Any person dies, becomes unconscious, suffers the loss of a limb or part of a limb or is otherwise injured or becomes ill to
such a degree that he is either likely to die or to suffer a permanent physical defect or likely for a period of at least 14 days
either to work or to continue with the activity for which he was employed or is usually employed;

 A major incident occurred

 The health and safety of any person was endangered or where:

 A dangerous substance was spilled
 The uncontrolled release of any substance under pressure took place
 Machinery or any part thereof fractured or failed resulting in flying, falling, or uncontrolled moving objects; or
 Machinery ran out of control.

5.1.8 Alcohol and other intoxicating agents

Employees, contractors and visitors of THE ORGANIZATION are strictly prohibited from taking alcohol or other intoxicating
agents onto the CLIENT’s site or to enter the site while being under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating agents.

In line with HR Policies / the CLIENT’s requirements, THE ORGANIZATION commits to take action against any employee
who fails to comply in this regard.

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5.1.9 Competency of employees

Only employees with the necessary training and experience, required for the specific job, will be used. Competency
certificates / proof of training will be kept in the SHE File.

5.2 Site Preparation

5.2.1 Site Access Control

Employees, contractors and visitors of THE ORGANIZATION shall adhere to the CLIENT’s site access control procedure
and “no entry” signs shall be strictly adhered to.

5.2.2. Housekeeping

THE ORGANIZATION’S employees are responsible to maintain a tidy, clean environment at all times. Tools, equipment,
waste and other objects must be removed as soon as possible and stored in designated areas/toolboxes/waste area.

All items in use, such as extension cords, tools and equipment shall be placed in such a position as to avoid creating
tripping hazards for colleagues or other bystanders.

5.2.3 Waste Disposal

The CLIENT’s Waste Management Procedure shall be strictly adhered to. No waste will be left on site after shift.

No liquid waste/chemicals/other objects are allowed to enter storm water drains or other water ways. No liquid
waste/chemicals are allowed to be disposed of onto soil.

Littering on the CLIENT’s site is strictly prohibited.

5.2.4 Hazardous Chemical Substances and Safety Data Sheets

No hazardous chemical substances shall be used during the project. Should this change, Safety Data Sheets for chemicals
used shall be kept in the SHE File.

5.2.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Taking the scope of work, safety data sheet information and risk assessments into consideration every employee will be
provided with the correct PPE to use for each task.

Employees will be trained in the correct use and maintenance of PPE, as well as the objective behind using PPE to ensure
full cooperation.

Employees are responsible to ensure their PPE is always clean and available on site. Misusing PPE is a legal non-
conformance and employees will be dealt with accordingly.

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5.2.6 Lifting Equipment / CLIENT Vehicles

THE ORGANIZATION’S employees are not allowed to make use of the CLIENT’s lifting equipment / vehicles unless prior
arrangements have been made with the CLIENT and the employee has the necessary training / licensing to operate the
equipment / vehicles.

5.2.7 Horseplay on CLIENT’s site

Horseplay is strictly prohibited as this can result in accidents, incidents, injuries, damage to equipment and / or buildings.
Employees found to participate in horseplay will be dealt with accordingly.

5.2.8 Communication and Participation with Employees and Contractors

Employees and Contractors are encouraged to raise any issues pertaining to Safety, Health and Environmental issues as
soon as possible. THE ORGANIZATION is committed to address these issues in a timeous manner.

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6. PLANT, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

6.1 Portable Electrical / Hand Tools

THE ORGANIZATION ’S employees using the tools shall have the responsibility to use these tools in a responsible manner
as described below.

THE ORGANIZATION shall ensure the following procedure is adhered to regarding Portable Electrical Tools and Hand
Tools:
 Minimum compliance with legislation regarding inspection and maintenance intervals by a
competent person.
 Only competent persons shall be permitted to conduct routine and formally recorded inspections on the equipment.
 Persons competent to inspect the equipment shall be appointed in writing.
 THE ORGANIZATION shall ensure operation of the tools is in accordance with the approved HIRA and Safe Working
Procedure set out.
 All users shall undergo regular awareness training to ensure compliance.
 THE ORGANIZATION shall ensure the required PPE is provided, used and maintained.
 Work involving the use of construction plant shall be conducted in accordance with an approved Hazard Identification
Risk Assessment.

6.2 Electrical Machinery and Installations

In accordance with the Construction Regulations, 2014, electrical machinery shall be inspected daily using the relevant
checklist and temporary electrical installations on a weekly basis.

Where applicable, a Temporary Electrical Installations Controller shall be appointed to ensure compliance.

Non-compliant machinery and/or installations shall be dealt with immediately.

7. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND WELFARE

Our employees’ occupational health and welfare is important to THE ORGANIZATION. When applicable, we are committed
to inform our employees of the potential risks involved in working with various chemicals or in various environments and
therefore will ensure all employees undergo Risk Assessment training prior to commencing work.
At THE ORGANIZATION, we are determined only to use PPE as a last resort and realize that it is in the employees’ best
interest to try and find better ways of reducing/eliminating exposure. Only if there is no other way of reducing / eliminating
the risk, PPE will be used.
By prior arrangements with the CLIENT, THE ORGANIZATION shall make use of their facilities, including:
 Showers
 Sanitary Facilities
 Changing facilities
 Sheltered eating areas

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8. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND PROVISIONS

THE ORGANIZATION will liaise with the CLIENT and local authorities, where applicable, with regards to restrictions to
working hours, noise, dust, waste and other environmental matters pertaining to the project.

8.1 Waste
 By prior arrangements, THE ORGANIZATION will make use of the Principal Contractor’s waste bins.
 Proper waste handling on site is still our responsibility.
 Waste should be taken to the relevant bins daily.
 It is forbidden to:
 Dispose of waste in any other way;
 Burn waste
 Bury waste.
 The following waste will be treated as hazardous waste:
 Empty chemical containers
 Contaminated rags, such as oily rags
 Medical waste (for example bandages, plasters, expired stock from First Aid Box)

8.2 Fauna and Flora

Employees are forbidden to damage or harm any plant or animal in the construction site. Any employee making themselves
guilty of such an offense may face disciplinary action.

8.3 Pollution
The following shall be strictly forbidden:
 Littering on site;
 Disposal of liquid waste in water, soil, storm water drains
 Incorrect segregation of waste for example putting hazardous waste with non-hazardous waste

9. COMPLIANCE / PERFORMANCE MONITORING

9.1 Management Review

A management review will be conducted, as and when needed to discuss and measure the SHE performance for the
project.

9.2 Monitoring

Monitoring compliance may take place in one of the following manners:

 Regular maintenance and inspections will be performed on tools/equipment/machinery as specified above;

 The Risk Assessments will be reviewed at least annually, but also in case of an incident occurring, if so prompted
by changes to the project or working environment; and
 Where applicable, supervisory personnel on site will on a continuous basis monitor the performance of employees
to ensure compliance to all SHE procedures.

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