DAEREE HSE Management Plan

ABB Project HSE Management Plan
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PROJECT HSE MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSTRUCTION OF AL-DAEREE 380/230/115/13.8Kv

BSP, Amendment -1
Contract Number: 31131130/00
S. No. Description Rev. Date Approved by
1 Final Document 01 Dec 2009 John Hartnet

2 Review 01 Jan 2012 D. Andrews
3 Review 01 Feb 2014 S. Macphee
4 Review 02 Dec 2015 S. Macphee
5 Project Manager Review
6 Site Manager Review
7 HSE Advisor Review
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Contents:
0 GENERAL PRINCIPLES .............................................................................................................................. 4
1 PROJECT DEFINITION ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Duration ................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Terms and Definitions.............................................................................................................................. 5
2 SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY GOALS/ OBJECTIVES .......................................................... 6
2.1 ABB Safety & Environmental Policy ...................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Project Specific HSE Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................ 7
3 RISKS AND STANDARDS........................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Design and Feasibility.............................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Risk Assessment Method ......................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Safe Systems of Work.............................................................................................................................. 9
3.5 HAZCON/HAZDEM............................................................................................................................... 9
3.5.1 Responsibilities ............................................................................................................................ 10
3.5.2 Methodology ................................................................................................................................. 10
4 ORGANISATION, ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................. 11
4.1 Project Organization Structure ............................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Responsibilities of the people involved in project stages ...................................................................... 11
5. COMMUNICATION................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 General Basis for Communication ......................................................................................................... 14
5.2 Communication Structure ...................................................................................................................... 14
5.2.1 Tool Box Meetings........................................................................................................................ 14
5.2.2 Communication in Case of an Incident ......................................................................................... 15
5.2.3 Notice Boards on Site................................................................................................................... 15
6 CO-ORDINATION & CONTROL OF SUBCONTRACTORS .................................................................. 15
6.1 Selection of Sub-Contractors ................................................................................................................. 15
6.2 Coordination and Control of Activities Throughout the Duration of Work .......................................... 15
7 RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................................... 15
7.1 Site Safety Layout (fire extinguishers, first aid kits, PPE, office/site area, safety signs, notice boards
etc.)............................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.1.1 Information posters....................................................................................................................... 16
7.1.2 Safety signs .................................................................................................................................. 16
7.1.3 Fire safety..................................................................................................................................... 16
7.1.4 First aid......................................................................................................................................... 17
7.1.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ......................................................................................... 17
7.2 Responsibility to provide notice boards, fire safety, first aid: ............................................................... 18
8 TRAINING AND COMPETENCE .............................................................................................................. 18
8.1 Competence of the Personnel................................................................................................................. 18
8.2 Performance Requirements .................................................................................................................... 18
8.3 Site Induction ......................................................................................................................................... 19
9 MONITORING ............................................................................................................................................. 19
9.1 Safety Monitoring Schedule .................................................................................................................. 19
9.2 Safety Audits .......................................................................................................................................... 20
9.3 Safety Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 20
9.4 Safety Observation Tour ........................................................................................................................ 20
10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................... 21
10.1 Waste Management .............................................................................................................................. 21
10.2 Chemical Management ........................................................................................................................ 21
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10.3 Control Measures ................................................................................................................................. 21

10.4 Environmental Impact .......................................................................................................................... 21
11 ACTIVITIES SAFETY ON SITE .............................................................................................................. 22
11.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 22
11.1.1 Travel Safety .............................................................................................................................. 22
11.1.2 Site Security System .................................................................................................................. 22
11.1.3 Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................ 22
11.1.4 No Smoking Areas ..................................................................................................................... 22
11.1.5 Housekeeping ............................................................................................................................ 23
11.1.6 Heat Stress at Work ................................................................................................................... 23
11.1.7 Traffic Management at Site ........................................................................................................ 24
11.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY ...................................................................................................................... 24
11.2.1 Equipment Operation ................................................................................................................. 24
11.2.2 Cords, Leads, and Hoses ........................................................................................................... 24
11.2.3 Mechanical Safeguards .............................................................................................................. 24
11.2.4 Scaffolding & Ladders ................................................................................................................ 24
11.2.5 Excavations and Trenches ......................................................................................................... 26
11.2.6 Hand and Power Tools ............................................................................................................... 27
11.2.7 Handling and Use of Compressed Gases .................................................................................. 28
11.2.8 Fire Hazards ............................................................................................................................... 29
11.2.9 Fueling Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 30
11.2.10 Mechanical Material Handling by Crane ................................................................................... 30
11.2.11 Spray Painting .......................................................................................................................... 31
11.2.12 Shot Blasting ............................................................................................................................ 31
11.2.13 Welding .................................................................................................................................... 31
11.2.14 Confined Space ........................................................................................................................ 31
11.2.15 Piling Operation ........................................................................................................................ 32
11.2.16 Construction Equipment ........................................................................................................... 32
11.2.17 Concrete Construction .............................................................................................................. 33
11.2.18 Steel Erection ........................................................................................................................... 33
11.2.19 Demolition ................................................................................................................................ 33
11.2.20 Radiography ............................................................................................................................. 35
11.2.21 Hoses and Hose’s Fittings........................................................................................................ 35
11.2.22 Ergonomics and display screen equipment .............................................................................. 36
11.2.23 Vibration ................................................................................................................................... 37
11.2.24 Ventilation................................................................................................................................. 38
11.2.25 Safe Transport and Loads ........................................................................................................ 38
11.2.26 Use of Hazardous Substances ................................................................................................. 39
11.2.27 Use of Battery........................................................................................................................... 39
11.2.28 Manual Handling ...................................................................................................................... 40
11.3 Electrical Safety ................................................................................................................................... 42
11.3.1 Electrical Works, General ........................................................................................................... 43
11.3.2 Work in Substation Area............................................................................................................. 43
11.3.3 Safety in other Activities ............................................................................................................. 44
11.3.4 Lines and Conduit ...................................................................................................................... 45
11.3.5 Energized Areas ......................................................................................................................... 45
11.3.6 Isolation (Lockout & Tag out) Procedure .................................................................................... 45
11.3.6 Testing and Commissioning ....................................................................................................... 46
11.3.7 High Voltage Cable Test ............................................................................................................ 47
11.3.8 Low Voltage Equipment ............................................................................................................. 47
11.3.9 Conductor Installation................................................................................................................. 47
11.3.10 SF6 Gas safety......................................................................................................................... 48
12 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ............................................................................................................ 48
12.1 Emergency Evacuation Procedure ....................................................................................................... 48
12.1.1 Objectives................................................................................................................................... 49
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12.1.2 Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 49
12.2.3 Definitions................................................................................................................................... 49
12.2.4 Action Plan ................................................................................................................................. 49
12.2.5 Responsibilities of Team Leader: ............................................................................................... 49
12.2.6 Fire Drill ...................................................................................................................................... 49
13 HSE REPORTING...................................................................................................................................... 49
13.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 49
13.2 Health and Safety Statistics Reporting ................................................................................................ 50
13.3 Environmental Statistics Reporting: .................................................................................................... 50
14 PROJECT COMPLETION ......................................................................................................................... 50
14.1 Demobilization ..................................................................................................................................... 51
0 GENERAL PRINCIPLES
This document, called hereafter as project health, safety and environmental management plan
constitute the overall governing documentation for HSE activities to be carried out in the AL-
DAEREE BSP by ABB and their Sub-Contractors. The project health, safety and environmental
managemnet plan, is prepared in order to demonstrate how safety and environmental management
systems are handled by project team during execution of works and will be reviewed and updated
throughout the period of execution of the project.
The plan is based on the applicable local law requirements, ABB HSE requirements/standards, ABBs
Sub-Contractors HSE requirements/standards, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and
customer’s safety requirements (SEC 5stars).
The plan is valid for ABB and their subcontractors for the work undertaken in the AL-DAEREE
BSP- Amendment-1 during the following project phases:
 Project design
 Transport
 Construction
 Installation
 Commissioning
 Project close out (acceptance)
The HSE management plan and customer requirements related documentation and records are kept
available on site in HSE file.
Documents kept in the HSE file are:
 Easily identifiable
 Revision controlled
 Reviewed and authorized
 Issued to the relevant place of work, and
 Recalled when superseded or obsolete
1 PROJECT DEFINITION
1.1 Scope
Contract No: 31131130/00
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Design, Engineering, Material procurement, Quality management, Factory inspection/testing,
Transport and delivery to site, Construction, Site inspection, Testing and commissioning and all
associated work and services until final handing over of the project name
1.2 Duration
The project is scheduled to be completed within 17 months.
1.3 Terms and Definitions
Below are given explanations to some terms and abbreviations used in this document:
Term Definition
ABB The abbreviation of ABB company
Project Project Name
Customer Any natural or legal person from whom a project is carried out
Contractor Any natural or legal person by whom the project is carried out
Subcontractor Any natural or legal person who is offering subcontracting for
main contractor
Project Consultant Any natural or legal person responsible for the supervision of
the design and execution of project, acting on behalf of the
customer
Project Organization The Project Organization executing the specific contract
HSE Health Safety and Environment
HAZCON Hazards in construction
HAZDEM Hazards in demolition
JSA Job safety analysis
PTW Permit to work
Risk Assessment Is the process where you: Identify hazards. Analyse or evaluate
the risk associated with that hazard. Determine appropriate
ways to eliminate or control the hazard.
Quality Plan The Quality Management Plan for the Project
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2 SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY GOALS/ OBJECTIVES
2.1 ABB Safety & Environmental Policy

We consider safe working environment to be integral part of our main activities. We provide a safe
and healthy working environment at all sites and facilities and take adequate steps to prevent
accidents and injury to health and environment arising out of the course of work by minimizing so
far as reasonably practicable, the causes of hazards inherent in the working environment.
HSE policy outline requirements in the areas of HSE with the aim to:
 Protect, promote and improve the health and wellbeing of the ABB and their subcontractors’
employees.
 Minimize and manage occupational exposures to all personnel.
 Minimize adverse impacts of operations to surrounding environment.
 Provide a work environment where people are able to work safely and understand their rights
and obligations towards a safe workplace.
 Promote a rewarding workplace for Employees by encouraging personal development ,
recognizing good performance, valuing teamwork and fostering equality of opportunity.
 Promote the reduction and prevention of pollution, efficient use of resources and energy.
Underpinning this policy there are eight health, safety and environmental (HSE) expectations that
apply to everyone:
1. Leadership and Accountability

Managers are enabled to take a leadership role, by giving them clearly defined responsibilities and
making them accountable for their achievement, and providing them with adequate resources.
Managers ensure, that HSE expectations are integrated in business planning and decision making
process.
2. Managing Health, Safety and Environmental Risks

Being proactive, and integrating health and safety management procedures into every stage of the
project, service, or manufacturing life cycle. Applying standards of control that meet national and
international requirements as a minimum.
3. Health and Safety Competence

So that all managers, employees, safety advisors, and subcontractors know their responsibilities and
have the training and experience to effectively carry them out.
4. Safe Subcontractors and Business Partners

Selection and monitoring of subcontractors and suppliers who can achieve our health and safety
requirements speculated in light of Client Safety guidelines.
5. Managing Change Safely

In an ever changing work environment good safety performance requires the process of change to be
factored into our safety programs.
6. Crisis and Emergency Management

To identify and prepare for potential crises and emergency events.
7. Accident Analysis and Prevention

To identify potential trends, and prevent future incidents.
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8. Management Review and Reporting
2.2 Project Specific HSE Goals and Objectives

HSE performance will be measured continuously during the project. The results are evaluated within
the project management team. Corrective actions will be implemented in order to be able to achieve
the project HSE goals.
ABB HSE goals for the Al-Daeree project include:

 Zero fatal incidents.
 Zero serious incidents.
 Zero lost time incidents.
 Zero uncontrolled releases of hazardous substances.
3 RISKS AND STANDARDS
3.1 Introduction
The basic principle is that all ABB employees, and any subcontractors working on ABB’s behalf,
should be safe and free from ill health whilst carrying out their respective activities,. In order to be
safe, employees, and any subcontractors working on ABB’s behalf, should not be exposed to risks to
their safety and health without there being adequate control measures in place to mitigate those risks.
There is therefore a primary duty on all LBU/PGU’s and any subcontractors who may be working on
their behalf to ensure that they have a suitable risk assessment protocol in place that covers ABB
design activities and projects including sales and marketing
Failure to undertake a suitable risk assessment potentially exposes ABB to increased risks because
they have not been properly identified and hence there is an enhanced risk of an incident occurring,
delays to program, etc. due to the required risk mitigation measures not being properly resourced.
This can ultimately result in increased cost to ABB.
The basic principle is that the risk assessment should be carried out by the task team along with HSE
advisor when the work is being planned so that all the H&S requirements can be identified early on
eliminating health, safety and environmental hazards are an integral part of the work.
The purpose of any risk assessment shall be to identify the most appropriate preventive and
protective measures for the elimination or reduction of risk for each activity where there is greater
emphasis on preventive measures before resorting to protective measures. In deciding on these
measures, the following hierarchy should be considered:
 Avoidance of risk Avoidance is the best option as many HSE risks can be designed out.
Therefore, any new investment should be reviewed to ensure that it can be implemented with the
minimum level of risk. Planning of new investments therefore provides the best opportunity to
reduce HSE risk. Examples include locating plant at ground level thus avoiding the need to work
at height in order to carry out maintenance.
 Elimination of risk Any change to an existing asset or facility should also be subject to a risk
review to determine if any existing hazards or risks can be eliminated, e.g. elimination of organic
solvent based paint in favor of water based paints or re-design of traffic routes to eliminate
danger points.
 Risk reduction via substitution generally replacing the dangerous by the non-dangerous or less
dangerous e.g. use of less hazardous materials, tools with lower noise emission etc.
 Risk reduction via technology Reducing risk by adopting better and safer technology, e.g. battery
operated tools, use of photoelectric systems etc.
 Engineering/isolation Where possible, dealing with the risk at its source through enclosures, e.g.
noise reduction, machinery guarding etc.
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 Collective protection Collective protective measures are preferred over measures that protect
only the individual. E.g. safety nets.
 Working instructions Safe methods of working represent the most basic of HSE risk control
measures and should feature in addition to any of the above.
3.2 Design and Feasibility

Designers within the BU/LBU/PGU can have a major impact on health and safety and they shall as a
part of their role carry out design risk assessments that must include H&S requirements in respect of
those persons who will erect, install, test, commission as well as maintain ABB products etc. The
designers’ risk assessments shall pay due regard to the hierarchy of control or principles of
prevention with greater attention being given to risk avoidance measures, before considering risk
elimination, risk reduction or risk control through the use of physical, system or human controls.
Design risk assessments are particularly important when ABB is involved in upgrading existing
customer equipment, which may not be of ABB manufacture and where as part of any upgrade
engineering changes are required in order to complete the upgrade. Typical areas where designers
should exercise their influence in respect of H&S of the product throughout each of the project
phases might include any of the following:
 Position of the installation in respect of other existing assets or facilities or hazards such as
overhead cables, pipelines.
 Electrical safety during testing, commissioning, maintenance and servicing.
 Avoidance of working at height for erection, assembly and routine servicing and maintenance
 Early provision of permanent access in structures where practicable.
 Provision of adequate facilities for working at height where it is required for servicing and
maintenance activities.
 Provision of adequate working space for servicing and maintenance personnel.
 Lifting operations and provision of dedicated lifting points for all building & equipment
assembly and maintenance.
 Reduction in manual handling operations or size of loads that require manual handling.
 Avoidance of the use of hazardous materials or processes that might generate them.
 Consideration of prefabrication off site to enable tighter control of operations and improve
safety and efficiency.
3.3 Risk Assessment Method

The risk assessment process is made of a number of basic steps. They are:
 Identify the hazards
 Decide who might be harmed and how
 Evaluate the risks and decide on control measures
 Record your findings and implement them
 Review your assessment and update if necessary
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Risk Rating = Severity x Likelihood of occurrence
Risk assessment must be repeated in case of an accident or upon any change in the scope of
work and/or at predetermined intervals during long term projects that are carried out over a
period exceeding 12 months.
Copy of the risk assessment(s) is available on site in the HSE file.
3.4 Safe Systems of Work

A safe system of work is a formal procedure which results from systematic examination of a task in
order to identify all the hazards. It defines safe methods to ensure that hazard is eliminated or risk is
minimized. In terms of task planning, it encompasses the three functional processes:
 Creation of a reliable task method statement: This document contains the instructions for carrying
out the job. It breaks the task down into discrete steps and includes who is responsible for each
(i.e. operator, supervisor, manager). This document will fully account for safety aspects of the
work by incorporating the control measures which have been identified for mitigating risks
associated with specific hazards.
 Job Safety Analysis (JSA): This is a specific process of estimating the magnitude of risk and
deciding what actions will be taken. This is achieved by:
 Hazard identification.
 Risk assessment (RA).
 Specifying, implementing and monitoring of control measures.
 Obtaining permit to carry out the task, Permit to work (PTW): This is a formal ‘administrative’
control for additional safety. It is a written authority to persons with appropriate training to carry
out tasks where particular hazards or adverse conditions are involved. It grants permission on the
basis that all aspects of the job have been considered and the safety precautions to be taken are
clearly defined
3.5 HAZCON/HAZDEM
Construction and demolition hazard identification is a systematic and formal method of identifying
and assessing risks to site activities during construction, maintenance, modification and demolition of
an asset. In providing a process for the assessment of risks, and identification of necessary actions, it
facilitates preparation of plans to control and reduce health and safety risks on site to meet Project
targets.
The HAZCON / HAZDEM checklist identifies significant issues that are common on projects. It is
not an exhaustive list and the study team should look at their specific project and analyse any
additional risks identified. The HAZCON / HAZDEM checklist is included as Appendix A.
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HAZCON / HAZDEM assessments, or equivalent shall be used for all projects regardless of their
size. However, the detail and resources deployed shall be proportional to the risk profile of the
project.
3.5.1 Responsibilities
The Project Manager: Should ensure that, where a HAZCON or HAZDEM study is required, an
appropriate Study Team is appointed. The Study Team should include a trained and validated Leader
who is competent in the management of the particular site hazards likely to be encountered in the
project. The Project Manager should ensure that the progress of actions identified during the study is
reviewed as appropriate during project execution.
The Project Manager is also accountable for ensuring that a Project Health and Safety Plan is
prepared and issued with the tender enquiry documents to the subcontractors bidding for the
construction subcontracts and the Site Manager
The HAZCON / HAZDEM Team Leader: Should ensure that the HAZCON / HAZDEM study takes
place as early as practicable in the Project life cycle, using the checklist attached, the HAZCON /
HAZDEM study team leader should ensure that the study team's findings are recorded and presented
to the Project Manager, the principal contractor or the construction site manager as appropriate.
3.5.2 Methodology
Study Team
Typical the Study Team should consist of the following personnel:
 ABB Study Team Leader.
 ABB Project Manager.
 ABB Lead Designer.
 ABB HS&E Advisor.
 ABB Construction Manager.
 Client HS&E Advisor.
It is important to have the appropriate mix of skills and experience so this typical team may be added
to by introducing personnel who have a valuable input to make to the study.
The HAZCON /HAZDEM Study Team Leader and the Project Manager should agree who are the
most appropriate people to attend.
Site Visit
If the site of the project has been identified this should be visited by the study team to gain a general
understanding of the location and potential health and safety issues.
Information
The Project Manager should provide general information about the project in the form of layout
drawings showing the project and the surrounding locality. It is important to assess the impact the
construction and final project will have on the surrounding area.
The Project Manager will describe to the study team the Project including purpose, extent of work
general details, programme and project execution strategy, if developed.
Study
The HAZCON / HAZDEM Study team Leader will use the checklist along with team’s experience to
review and record the potential hazards and the control of the risks those hazards present.
A list of actions, ownership of actions and target resolution dates will be included in the
HAZCON / HAZDEM study report.
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Follow Up
It is the Project Managers responsibility to ensure that actions generated and recorded in the report
are resolved and closed out.
4 ORGANISATION, ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The project team organization is given the authority and complete responsibility for all aspects of
the project and should ensure that the project has the required resources and priorities to be
completed as planned.
4.1 Project Organization Structure
See Appendix 6
4.2 Responsibilities of the people involved in project stages
Manager of Project Organization (BU Manager)

The BUU Manager is the senior manager responsible for HSE, and is accountable to the Local
Division Manager for all aspects of HSE management within the business. The BU Manager must
ensure that:
 A formal HSE management system compliant with OHSAS18001, ISO9001, ISO14001, client
HSE requirements ( SEC 5 Stars ) and local laws requirements is implemented, maintained and
subject to effective monitoring.
 HSE performance is reviewed during normal project reviews.
 Sufficient resources are provided to enable all significant risk exposures to be eliminated or
minimized at the earliest opportunity.
Director of Project
The director of project is responsible for all aspects of project HSE management on assigned project
and is accountable for the project HSE performance:
 Organize the HSE work in the project and in general.
 Plan the general project work so that HSE risks are eliminated or minimized.
 Ensure that the site manager has sufficient HSE competence, education, experience and
recourses.
 Ensure that there is a HSE plan for the project.
 Ensure HSE plan is continuously adapted and updated to cover changes, new risks and warnings
in the project.
 Ensure that other necessary HSE related documentation is established.
 Submit HSE related documentation at hand over to the customer.
 Communicate HSE related information in accordance with the HSE plan.
 Inform external customers or internal clients about the projects HSE work in accordance to the
contract and other specifications and requirements.
 Ensure that ongoing information is obtained from the site manager regarding KPI’s and other
HSE issues in the project.
 Ensure that emergency planning with crisis team has been implemented and that the plan is
available and briefed to all the personnel involved in the project.
 Ensure that entrepreneurs, suppliers and other external parties working for the project satisfy the
HSE related requirements and specifications, including requirements regarding education,
competence, certification and authorization.
 Ensure that required audits of external partner’s project activity are undertaken and if necessary
initiate targeted audits.
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 Ensure that applicable requirements and specifications are being followed in general in the
project.
 Ensure that HSE related incidents is being reported and investigated with a root cause analysis
according to applicable processes and that corrective action are taken and followed up.
 Report other HSE issues within ABB and to external parties according to applicable processes.
 Cover and analyze the projects ongoing HSE reporting and take necessary action if the report
shows that the requirements and specifications are not followed.
 Ensure an effective process for preparation of a project HSE plan and implementing it throughout
the project life cycle.
 Ensure effective arrangements are in place so that all significant risk exposures are eliminated or
minimized.
 Ensure that processes are in place for appointment of competent (having the necessary ability,
knowledge, or skill to do something successfully) subcontractors and that their employees and
any subcontractors are competent in all relevant aspects of HSE.
Manager of Project Sales

The Manager of project sales is accountable to the BU Manager and responsible to assure that all
proposals include proper provisions, cost and resources to:
 Ensure the preparation & implementation of the pre-bid HSE plan with the project team,
identifying the significant risks, the controls, and their costs.
 Ensure effective communication and consultation with the project director, project manager,
safety manager and other specialists to prepare a HSE plan.
Manager for Project Engineering

The Project Engineering Manager is accountable for all aspects of HSE in respect to the
product/system being supplied in particular to:
 Ensure that HSE is considered in all aspects of the system design and for the complete lifecycle
of the deliverables.
 Ensure the HSE plan is reviewed and updated as necessary during the engineering phase.
 Ensure the complete system, as installed, meets required HSE standards.
 Ensure that adequate information is given with the design on the identified HSE risks, and
required controls is provided with the design.
Project Design Engineers

The project design engineer’s responsibilities are:
 Ensure that significant HSE risks are identified and eliminated or minimized during the design
stage, including construction sequence and planning.
 Ensure adequate information is provided with the design information, on the identified risks and
controls required for HSE.
Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of project safety management on assigned projects
and accountable to Project director. The Project Manager must ensure that:
 The HSE plan drawn up during the proposal is followed and that all significant HSE risks are
identified, eliminated or minimized.
 Planning and scheduling of activities, identifies significant HSE risks and eliminates or
minimizes them.
 Project HSE performance is monitored and reported.
 Only competent subcontractors are appointed and that their employees and any subcontractors are
competent.
 Subcontractors conduct safety risk assessments and document their safe working methods before
start of work.
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 A Site Manager who is competent to effectively perform HSE duties is appointed.
DIV/BU HSE Manager

The DIV/BU HSE Manager supports the project director/project group in HSE related issues, this
involves:
 Issuing the overall Health, Safety and Environmental Management Plan for the project and
ensuring it is updated throughout the project.
 Ensuring that the site specific Health, Safety and Environmental Plan is consistent with the
overall Health, Safety and Environmental Management Plan.
 Ensuring that a HSE risk register is created for the project.
 Ensuring that HSE risks are identified and handled throughout the project and that they are
documented in the HSE risk register.
 Support the Project director during the lessons learnt meetings.
 Monthly report the HSE statistics to the project director (input to PGG).
 Support the project organization in incident investigations.
 Review, analyze and act on HSE deviations (from i.e. internal project audits, site audits, SOT,
quality issues etc.) within the projects.
Site Manager
The Site Manager is responsible for all aspects of HSE on site and accountable to the Project
Manager. The Site Manager ensures that:
 The HSE plan is implemented, monitored and maintained.
 All staff and visitors receive appropriate safety orientation and that records are maintained.
 Necessary warning signs and emergency phone numbers are displayed.
 First Aid provisions are available.
 Written and dated work permits are issued and either time limited or formally withdrawn upon
work completion.
 Unsafe activities are immediately stopped and safe operations restored.
 Subcontractors work in accordance with their written, safe and approved work instructions.
Commissioning Manager
The Commissioning Manager is responsible for HSE of the commissioning process, accountable to
the Project Manager and, when on site, the Site Manager. The Commissioning Manager ensures that:
 Commissioning Engineers and other team members report to the Site Manager (while on site) and
they only conduct work when authorized by the Site Manager.
 All significant risks are identified, then eliminated, or minimized, and that risk controls are
clearly communicated to the commissioning team.
 Ensure commissioning personnel is competent, trained and authorized to work safely.
Site HSE Advisor

The HSE Advisor is responsible for all aspects of HSE on site and accountable to the Site Manager,
In particular they ensure that:
 Making daily safety inspections of job sites and taking the necessary immediate corrective action
to eliminate unsafe acts and/or conditions. Record observations using the appropriate forms.
 Providing appropriate material for use in conducting regular safety meetings.
 Assisting in the preparation of the accident investigation and reporting procedures.
 Implementing training programs for the supervisor and employees as they apply to their specific
responsibilities.
 Encouraging programs for recognition of individual employee safety efforts and their
contribution toward improved work methods.
 Providing advice regarding the necessary safety equipment
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 The HSE Advisor has authority – use it with care – when required!
5. COMMUNICATION
5.1 General Basis for Communication

All workers will undergo site and project specific safety training and inductions. This will ensure
commonality of ABB, Subcontractors and customer requirements. The objectives and tasks for the
day ahead will be discussed at the daily job start meeting to inform all employees of the planned
work for the day. There will be an additional daily toolbox meeting and safety meetings will be held
prior to lifting or lowering heavy equipment, testing and commissioning, to go through the hazards,
controls, and procedures for these tasks.
5.2 Communication Structure

There is a meeting structure as follows.
No Purpose Responsibility Frequency Venue

1 Project Technical Meeting ABB As required Site Office
2 Project Site Meeting Site Manager/Engineers Daily Project Site Office
3 Health & Safety Meeting HSE and Project Team Weekly Site Office
4 ABB Project Review ABB Project Manager Weekly ABB office
5 Site Induction ABB Site Manager At start of On Site

works/Visits
6 Site Toolbox Meeting Site Foreman Daily Work Location
7 Project Technical Meeting ABB As required Project Site Office
5.2.1 Tool Box Meetings

Toolbox meetings shall be structured to allow participation by employees. The purpose of the
Toolbox meeting is to achieve an exchange of information and ideas on health, safety and
environmental matters.
The subject matter for toolbox meetings may be determined after consultation between the Site
manager, HSE advisor, supervisors and employee personnel.
The site manager or nominee shall be responsible for conducting Toolbox meetings for all employees
in their respective work areas.
The site manager or nominee shall ensure a record of toolbox meetings is completed for each safety
talk given, including topics and names of employees attending. A copy of the toolbox talk and
relevant paperwork will be forwarded to the project manager on completion for review.
Toolbox Meeting Structure

Coordinator Site Manager or nominee
Chair Site Manager or nominee
Attendees Work Crews
Agenda  Review of previous minutes.
 Incident reports/safety trends & findings of incident
investigations
 Notice Board - client Safety Bulletins/Alerts/Site Safety Stats
 Safety & environment topic/discussion.
Frequency Daily
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Minutes Site Manager or nominee shall record minutes of the meeting for
distribution to relevant project management personnel.
5.2.2 Communication in Case of an Incident

In case of an incident it is very important to give the right information for right responsible persons
operatively. Site must have the information flow rules in case of an incident.
ABB has established incident reporting and actions following an accident and instructions to assure
that legal, costumers and ABB’s requirements are followed.
Records of the recording, reporting and results of incident investigations, as well as the resulting
corrective actions shall be kept available on the site in HSE file.
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5.2.3 Notice Boards on Site
Following information need to be displayed:
 Emergency services contact (Fire, Police, Ambulance)
 The nearest medical facility center
 ABB, Project and site key contacts
 Subcontractor, Project and site key contacts
 Site guarding service
6 CO-ORDINATION & CONTROL OF SUBCONTRACTORS
6.1 Selection of Sub-Contractors

The approved subcontractors will submit completed hazard assessments for all required tasks and
safe work method statements for their part of the work 4 weeks prior to their work commencing.
The ABB Site Supervisor in conjunction with Site Engineers (Civil, Electrical and Mechanical) is
responsible for managing the safe working conditions on site including those of the subcontractors.
Subcontractors need to comply with ABB “Contractors work on site” guidelines and with customer
guidelines.
Prerequisites for subcontractor’s commencement of work are:
 Documented qualification/training of all personnel used on the project.
 Documented conformance with safety procedures applied on the project.
 Documented/approved work instructions for work to be completed.
 Identification and approval of its Supervisor/ Safety Coordinator.
6.2 Coordination and Control of Activities Throughout the Duration of Work

 Written and dated work permits are issued and either time limited or formally withdrawn upon
work completion.
 Periodic site inspection performed at least monthly.
 Periodic site coordination meeting covering at a minimum the below, conducted weekly and
before start of new activities:
 Incidents and near misses.
 Overall work progress.
 Changes to scope or schedule.
 Details of work scope for the “meeting period”, e.g. day, week, etc.
 Subcontractor interfaces on site.
 Risks arising from current activities.
 Key risk control requirements.
 “Toolbox talks”.
7 RESOURCES
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In pricing this project, specific allowance has been made for:
 Cost of HSE manpower.
 Cost associated with HSE documentation preparation.
 Providing barriers and signage.
 Undertaking safety audits and inspections by the HSE Manager.
 Provision of emergency equipment including standard PPE, fire extinguishers, medical
preparedness (Equipped first aid room and portable first aid boxes/stations) and emergency
events specific PPE (rescue equipment).
 HSE activities miscellaneous cost.
7.1 Site Safety Layout (fire extinguishers, first aid kits, PPE, office/site area, safety signs, notice
boards etc.)
Site layout planning will include arrangements for:
 Adequate access routes to and from the site.
 Adequate parking facilities.
 Traffic control on the site.
 Security measures, including access control and fencing.
 Access and connections to utility suppliers.
 Sound materials management, including proper planning of deliveries to the site, lay-down areas
and storage areas.
 Illumination of workplaces and walkways at night.
 Good housekeeping and proper waste management on site.
 Fire safety management arrangements.
 Adequate and readily accessible facilities like:
 Toilets
 Change rooms
 Washing facilities
 Lockers
 Rest/eating areas
 Drinking water
7.1.1 Information posters

The posters are placed on the wall of site offices - including sub-contractors offices.
7.1.2 Safety signs

Safety signs selection on the site is based on the:
 Local legislation
 ABB COP
 List of machines and tools in use
 Work actions
If safety signs on the site are not displayed (e.g. by customer, by subcontractor) or if ABB is
requiring additional signs, then these signs will also be shown in the site layout plan.
If some special work actions, made by subcontractors, need some special safety signs, then those
must be organized by subcontractors.
7.1.3 Fire safety

Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided at suitable locations around the site premises and inside
buildings so that they are readily accessible (15-20m) when required. These shall be provided
according to the fire risk assessment. Site will be provided with 5kg fire extinguishers (Both CO2
and dry powder) in the office and on the site territory (outside the office – must be installed not
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directly under sunlight). Locations of the fire extinguishers will be marked with fire safety signs. Fire
extinguishers must be on the site before the start of the civil works.
7.1.4 First aid

A first-aid room must be provided and maintained at any construction site at which more than 100
persons work or at any other workplace at which more than 200 persons work. This is relevant to the
risk profile associated with workplace considering the high risk in construction sites.
Key requirements:
 A designated person shall be responsible for the room and its contents and making sure that it is
maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.
 Appointment of qualified/certified first aiders to operate the room
 The room is readily available at all times when employees are at work and should not be used for
any purpose other than the provision of first aid.
 The room is positioned as near as possible to a point for access and transport to hospital taking
into account the location and layout of the site.
 The room is large enough to hold a single couch or bed with space for people to walk around
and the first aid supplies.
 The entrance to the room is wide enough to accommodate a stretcher or wheelchair. The room
contains suitable first aid facilities and equipment, is well ventilated, heated, lit and maintained.
 All surfaces should be easy to clean. They should be cleaned regularly and suitable arrangements
for refuse disposal provided.
 The room has a wash-hand basin with hot and cold running water, soap, and clean disposable
towels.
 Supply of drinking water.
 Adequate arrangements for the disposal of sharps if required.
 A telephone should be available with all emergency numbers provided for easy access.
 The room is fitted with cupboards for the storage of first aid supplies.
 If exposure to chemicals is a foreseeable risk then a shower should be available.
 Should be clearly identified as a first-aid room by means of a sign.
7.1.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal safety equipment will be used and stored according to the manufacturer’s demands, to
insure reliability and to protection quality. List of safety equipment will be as follow:
Safety equipment Needs to be used

Helmet Throughout the site
Safety shoes Throughout the site
Safety harnesses Working at heights
Safety gloves Working with sharp tools (all kind of cutting tools)
and sharp materials
High Visibility Vest While onsite
Ear protection equipment Working in noisy area
Eye/face protective equipment Task/Weather specific
Fire resistance clothes/Arc rated Where necessary
(when necessary)
Fire Blanket/Fire extinguishers While carrying out heat/spark generating task
Welding Apron While welding
Arc welding helmets, goggles While welding
and masks
The use, quality and suitability of protective equipment will be controlled during the site safety
observation tours.
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7.2 Responsibility to provide notice boards, fire safety, first aid:
Resources Responsible When

Notice boards ABB, As the territory and work zones layout is
Subcontractor ready
Fire extinguishers ABB, Before the work

Subcontractor
First aid kits ABB, Before the work
Subcontractor
Safety signs Subcontractor As the territory and work zones layout is
ready
Work clothes/ coveralls Subcontractor Before the work
Working safety shoes Subcontractor Before the work
Personal protective ABB, Before and during the work
equipment Subcontractor
8 TRAINING AND COMPETENCE
8.1 Competence of the Personnel

Employees’ competence and appropriate behaviors are critical for the safe control of operations and
general project success. Employees are carefully selected, trained and supported. Competence and
behaviors are regularly assessed and monitored. Subcontractors are to provide competent workers
and regularly assess and monitor their competence and behaviors.
8.2 Performance Requirements

 Recruitment, selection and placement processes to ensure that personnel are competent for their
assigned tasks.
 ABB and its subcontractors shall have systems in place to provide inductions for employees,
subcontractors and Visitors new to the Site or activity and HSE training and awareness sessions
for relevant personnel. Inductions will cover relevant HSE hazards, risk assessments, controls,
behaviors, project objectives, policy, systems and procedures.
 Compliance with HSE requirements covered by the induction will constitute a condition of
entering or remaining on project site.
 Personnel have the required skills and training to competently perform their tasks in a healthy,
safe and environmentally sound manner.
 ABB and its subcontractors shall have systems in place to ensure:
 Qualifications and competency requirements for positions are documented and
periodically reviewed.
 Training needs are identified in consultation with employees.
 Training schedules and programs are developed and include ongoing periodic
refresher training.
 Training is provided by people with appropriate knowledge, skills and experience.
 Competency assessments are undertaken, and training and assessment records are
maintained.
 Each Safety Critical Role or task and the personnel who perform these tasks are assessed for
necessary competencies and skills.
 ABB and its subcontractors shall train and assess their respective workers in the control and
elimination of unsafe behavior.
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All employees shall be made aware of:

 Document control procedures
 The HSE issue resolution procedure
 Their roles and responsibilities
8.3 Site Induction

The site induction shall cover the following as a minimum:
 Boundaries of the site.
 Site access requirements and vehicle/traffic rules.
 Existing hazards and risks on site and any control measures required.
 Site safety rules including PPE requirements.
 Site emergency arrangements including emergency responder’s names and contacts.
 Accident reporting procedure.
 First aid station location.
Induction is done according to the agreed site induction check list. Site manager and HSE advisor are
responsible for implementation of induction process.
The following personnel require documented competence or hold an appropriate license for
operating:
 Project Manager (certified).
 Site Manager (certified).
 Commissioning Engineers.
 Crane/hoists and fork lift Operator.
 Concrete placing booms.
 Load shifting equipment (e.g. forklift trucks and earthmoving equipment).
 Pressure equipment (e.g. boilers and turbines)
 Scaffolding.
 Rigging
 Any other machinery, tools or equipment for which a license or a certificate of competence is
legally required.
Prerequisites for each personnel’s commencement of work are:

 Arrival on site and sign in.
 Issued with site or subcontractors pass and general ID.
 Receive site induction and details of emergency procedures.
 Host appointed to act as liaison supervisor to subcontractor.
 Any relevant permits or other authorizations to be issued.
9 MONITORING
9.1 Safety Monitoring Schedule

The following HSE activities will be monitored regularly during the project:
What is to be Process to be Data to be Who will do it When
Monitored applied obtained
Complete form in
Record data from
Hazard Alerts Hazard Alert All/Site Supervisor Within 24 hours
forms
notepad
HSE Incidents
Incident report Records Site Engineer
Including Near Within 24 hours
completed maintained Site Manager
Misses
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Liaison with Site Engineer
Rehabilitation Progress reports As required
medical providers Site Manager
Conformances and Site Manager and
Safety audits Inspections Monthly
non Conformances HSE Advisor
Bi-weekly
Conformances and SM/ PM and HSE

Safety inspections Inspections
non Conformances Advisor
Sign off on Safe

Site Engineer
Job start meetings Record to be kept Work Method Daily
Site Manager
Statement
Tool box meetings Record to be kept New Hazards Site Manager Weekly
SOT
SOT form
Walk around All Weekly
completion
Health As identified in
Test results HSE Advisor As identified
Surveillance hazard register
9.2 Safety Audits

Audit – A systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining “audit evidence” and
evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which “audit criteria” are fulfilled.
HSE audits are held at least once every month, unless customer determines otherwise. During the
audit the safety and environmental performance is monitored in order to:
 Determine whether the management system is effectively implemented and delivering expected
performance.
 Assess whether the activities comply with the policy and standards established by applicable
regulatory agencies and ABB and client requirements.
 Communicate valuable information to enable leadership to manage HSE risks and performance
proactively.
9.3 Safety Inspection

Safety inspection – full scale examination of all or part of the workplace using a checklist, carried out
at least monthly.
During the inspection the following topics are determined:
 the level of compliance to legal requirements
 the level of employee compliance to instructions and procedures and
 whether the equipment is maintained to be in good working condition
9.4 Safety Observation Tour

SOT – Monitoring of workplace, employees/subcontractors behaviors. The internal safety
observation tours are for controlling how ABB and subcontractors employees are following the
agreed HSE rules and to identify what unsafe conditions have been created because of those
behaviors.
Internal safety observation tour time will be agreed between ABB HSE advisor and site manager. All
the results will be fixed in written form. The copy from results will be stored in site based HSE
document folder.
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Information about found non conformities will be stored in register and given to site manager, to
workers who were involved with the non-conformity and for subcontractor HSE responsible persons.
Records of audits, inspections and SOT’s, including the actions taken in case of nonconformities, are
kept on site in the HSE file
10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Environmental Management and health and safety management systems are integrated on the site.
Before site works start specific environmental plan for the site is established including:
 Environmental obligations for the project
 Environmental hazard specific to the site
 Environmental management structure and plan
 Environmental sensitivities that are likely to require special construction procedures
 The environmental responsibilities of all personnel within the site management structure
 Lines of communication (if it is different from H&S communication)
 Training of personnel
 Monitoring actions
10.1 Waste Management

Waste material shall not be permitted to accumulate, but shall be placed into trash containers as soon
as reasonably possible. A dedicated waste transportation company to be contracted for the disposal of
site wastes.
When placing materials or equipment in or removing them from storage areas, avoid disarranging
other stored items. Aisles, walkways, and material handling equipment access ways shall be clear of
pallets, banding, paper materials, slings or similar material involved in storage and material handling.
In lunch areas, all trash and scrap food shall be placed in containers located in the lunch area for that
purpose.
All the hazardous waste will be segregated and store in a designated area and dispose appropriately.
All the reports related to the above subject shall be made in accordance with the same procedures.
10.2 Chemical Management

Spilled oil, grease, and other slippery substances on paved surfaces shall be cleaned up immediately,
temporarily isolated until cleaned up, or sprinkled with enough dirt or sand to absorb the material and
to eliminate slipperiness.
10.3 Control Measures

All reasonable steps and precautions must be taken to ensure that substances that are recognized as
constituting significant occupational health or environmental risks are not used.
 Appropriate training and access to the manufacturer’s MSDS
 A sites register of all hazardous substances
 Every person that is involved with hazardous substances must be familiar with the contents of the
MSDS prior to use.
 Clearly mark the area where hazardous substances are stored.
 Prevent the exposure beyond the standard exposure limits.
 Dispose of materials in accordance with local requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
Encourage employees not to use hazardous substances if they are not sure of the risks involved.
10.4 Environmental Impact

The Environmental Planning process involves identifying and maintaining up-to-date information
concerning environmentally relevant aspects, including legal and other requirements (legal
compliance), for the sites location. The Site manager is responsible for creating a register of
“Environmental Impact Assessment”, which includes waste, possible leakages/spillages, dust, noise.
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11 ACTIVITIES SAFETY ON SITE
11.1 General
11.1.1 Travel Safety

The nature of ABB business is such that travel by road is difficult, or simply not practicable, to
avoid.
Travelers shall therefore take into account the hazards associated with their travel that could give rise
to increased risks caused by fatigue, stress or jet lag. Travelers should familiarize themselves with
the emergency procedures associated with any means of travel. Where journeys by road are
necessary, travelers should plan the route carefully.
The site safety induction should provide information road safety risks, and precautions. Site team
should attend road safety awareness training. Depending on the level of risk, this may be a specific
event, or part of a general health and safety awareness event. Where the risk level is relatively high
drivers should receive specialist driver training, this can include classroom, and or practical skills
training e.g. defensive driving techniques.
General Precautions
 Plan your route as far as possible on main roads.
 Make sure the vehicle provided is in a satisfactory condition.
 Avoid peak travel times if possible. Plan the least congested practicable route.
 Add a generous margin to the expected traveling time.
 Take account of weather conditions.
 Take a break of at least 15 minutes after two hours driving.
 Limit driving to reasonable time or distance.
 Observe speed limits and wear seat belts.
 Share the driving wherever possible.
 Do not use car telephones whilst driving, unless hands-free type and even then keep their use to
an absolute minimum.
 Try not to let the petrol tank go below ¼ full. Fill up at first suitable opportunity.
 Use lights appropriate to local legislation and conditions.
 Never pick up hitchhikers.
11.1.2 Site Security System

The entire site shall be fenced and protected to avoid unauthorized entry. A full time security system
will be available at the entrance. Control on number of personnel working at sites is maintained by
Time Keeper at site. visitors/ client / consultant / subcontractor entry into sites shall be recorded on
the register with security of sites.
11.1.3 Code of Conduct

Personnel must conform to ABB and client code of conduct relating to safety while on the job-sites
and while absent from the job-sites in performance of their duties.
11.1.4 No Smoking Areas

Smoking within areas posted with NO SMOKING signs is prohibited. The carrying of strike-
anywhere matches and coverless cigarette lighters in areas where such items are prohibited shall be
cause for disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures. A designated smoking
shelter will be provided at selected areas within the site.
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11.1.5 Housekeeping
Good housekeeping can prevent a large part of accidents. For this reason, good housekeeping is and
will always continue to be a large part of this Safety Procedure. House keeping shall be carried out at
all areas of the sites, supervisor/ foreman shall make sure the same is done before leaving the sites,
after every shift. During every toolbox talk, housekeeping shall be part of the agenda. A separate
skips shall be provided at sites for separate waste like hazardous and non hazardous. Cleaning up
before and after the job is better than cleaning up after an accident.
11.1.6 Heat Stress at Work

Heat related illness is common during the summer months in dry and hot weather. Heat related
illness can develop over several days or can strike during a single burst of strenuous physical
activity.
The body removes heat by : -

 Sweating
 Rapid respiration
 Increased blood flow to the skin
Sometimes the body cooling system fails and will lead to the following heat ailments:
Heat Edema: Swelling of hands and feet when blood vessels expand and allow blood to pool
beneath the skin. Swelling disappears after staying out of the heat for a few hours. Treatment may
include:
 Using compression bandages and pressure sleeves tightened over swollen limbs to help force the
body to reabsorb the fluid.
 Salt reduction diet, daily exercise, resting with legs elevated above the heart level, wearing
support hose, taking a diuretic, and massage.
Heat Syncope: Fainting caused by decreased blood flow to the brain during skin cooling. Most
victims regain consciousness quickly after spending a few minutes in a cool place. Treatment may
include:
 Sit and rest in a cool place.
 Drink water or a sports beverage.
 Seek immediate medical attention for repeated episodes of fainting, or if the individual
experiences chest pain, seizures, or confusion.
Heat Exhaustion: Characterised by muscle pains, nausea and feverishness. Symptoms include
clammy skin, diarrhea, rapid pulse, vomiting and weakness. Treatment may include:
 Drink plenty of fluid (avoid caffeine and alcohol).
 Remove any tight or unnecessary clothing.
 Take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath.
 Apply other cooling measures such as fans or ice towels.
 If such measures fail to provide relief within 15 minutes, seek emergency medical help, because
untreated heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke.
Heat Stroke: A potential, fatal failure of the body’s heat mechanism. Symptoms include confusion,
loss of consciousness, agitation, hyperventilation, convulsion, rapid pulse and high temperature. The
patient will need urgent medical help. Treatment may include:
 Take the patient to a cool, shaded area.
 Sprinkle the person with water.
 If the victim is unconscious, elevate feet to increase blood flow to the brain.
 Fan the person with a newspaper or towel.
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 If the person is fully conscious, offer plenty of water, juice etc., Sweet drinks such as canned soft
drinks should not be provided as these increase fluid loss.
Heat Stress Preventative Measures:

 Wear loose fitting, light weight and light colored clothing.
 Drink water before, during and after work.
 Plan and schedule the work to minimize the heat stress.
 Do not allow anybody physically unfit to work in hot environment.
 Intake of rehydration medication as advised by doctor.
 Balanced diet, plenty of fruits and vegetables.
 Seek medical treatment for other medical problems.
11.1.7 Traffic Management at Site

The vehicle routes in the sites shall be marked and to be protected from pedestrian crossing. The
speed limit in the project area decided by the client shall be displayed and followed strictly. All
necessary signboards shall be provided at different location of the sites. While driving on or off sites,
vehicle operators shall carry a valid driver's license issued by the appropriate authority.
Vehicle drivers shall comply with all speed limits and traffic control procedures. In passenger
vehicles seatbelts shall be fitted to all seats.
11.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY

11.2.1 Equipment Operation
Unauthorized operation of mobile powered equipment is prohibited. Every operator shall have
successfully demonstrated that he is able to competently operate the equipment and have licence
where law requires it.
Every operator of mobile equipment shall comply with all speed limits and traffic control procedures.
No mobile equipment shall be reversed unless it is equipped with an operating reversing alarm that is
audible above the surrounding noise, or an observer determines that the rear area is clear and signals
that it is safe to reverse.
11.2.2 Cords, Leads, and Hoses

Electrical cords, welding leads, water, air and welding hoses shall be placed where they cannot be
damaged or cause damage or injury. In ladder ways, cords and hoses shall be kept at least 1.8 m (6
ft.) away from the front, and at least 0.3 m (1 ft.) from the sides and back of the ladder. If placed in
roadways, the cords and hoses shall be placed in a protected trough or suspended at least 6 m (20 ft.)
above the road or pavement surface; in other areas, they shall be suspended at least 2.1 m (7 ft.)
above the ground or walking surface.
11.2.3 Mechanical Safeguards

 Employees shall not start or operate any mechanical equipment unless qualified and authorized to
do so.
 Machinery and tool guards shall be provided for protection against revolving or reciprocating
parts. These guards shall be in place before the machine or tool is used and shall not be removed
or made inoperative except during repairs.
11.2.4 Scaffolding & Ladders

11.2.4.1 Scaffolding
In the event that work at a height cannot be safely done from a ladder of other means, suitable
scaffold must be provided.
General Rules
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For work involving the use of scaffold, the following shall be complied with in respect of their use:
 The scaffolding platforms must be fully boarded.
 All scaffold materials and components must have the certificates of origin (country and
manufacturer) and should meet the standards stipulated in the British Standard BS 1139 or
equivalent.
 The site management shall be responsible for maintaining an adequate supply of scaffolding
materials to meet the requirements. They shall also ensure that the timber for use in the
construction of the platform is scaffolding grade timber, straight grained and free from knots, dry
rot, wormholes and other defects. They shall also be stored apart from any material unsuitable
for scaffolding.
 All scaffold materials prior to deploy at sites shall be inspected by the Sites Manager / Site
Engineer/Supervisor/HSE advisor to ensure in particular:
 That the Materials are sound.
 That it is adequate for the purpose for which it is to be used. This is to ensure that sub-
standard materials are not used.
 Scaffolding shall not be constructed, taken down or substantially altered except under the
direction of the certified scaffold erector/inspector and by the competent workers possessing
adequate experience and license in this kind of work.
 Scaffold after use shall be dismantled from top downwards. They should not be thrown from
heights or pulled down. They shall be stacked and removed with a crane.
 The Scaffold Supervisor shall ensure that the barrier tape and appropriate signs to warn
employees shall be displayed around the scaffold under construction or dismantling. Supervisors
of other trades should also ensure that their subordinates are kept away from the area.
Plank
All planks for the construction of platforms shall be grade timber, straight grains and free from knot,
warping, dry rots, worm holes and other defects. The plank shall not be less than 225mm (9inch) in
width and 37mm (1 ½ inch) in thickness.
Wire
Tie wire shall be annealed wire of 6mm in diameter. It shall not be used in place of couplers for
metal scaffolding except for lashing platform planks and toe boards. After securing the pointed ends
of the wires shall be bent downward to prevent injury.
Toe Board
Toe board shall be installed on the top of the working platform to prevent materials or objects from
kicking off. The height of the toe board shall not be less than 200mm (8inch) and be secured with
toe board clips or lashed with tie wires onto the standards of the scaffold.
Guardrails
Tubular pipe guardrails shall be provided on all open-sides of the platform except the side facing the
structure where work is to be done. The height of the guardrails that must be secured with couplers
onto the standard should be about 1050mm (42inch) from the platform. In addition, a mid-rail
should also be provided at the mid-point between the toe board and the guardrails.
Base Plate
Adjustable base plate of at least 150 mm square and 6 mm in thickness shall be provided on each
standard. Should the surface of the ground be unstable wooden plank may be used as sole plate to
distribute the load of the scaffold.
Competent personnel shall inspect all scaffolds at least once a week. A record of inspection shall be
kept in file for reference. All unsafe scaffold structures shall have “DO NOT USE SCAFFTAGS”.
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11.2.4.2 Ladders
Portable Straight Ladders

Ladders should be secured so that they cannot move from their top or bottom points of rest. If the
ladder cannot be secured at the top, it should be securely fastened at the base. If fastening at the base
is not practical, a man should be stationed at the foot of the ladder to prevent it from slipping.
Employees using ladders shall:
 Place the ladder so that the horizontal distance from the base to the vertical plane is
approximately ¼ of the ladder length
 Portable ladder feet shall be placed on a substantial base, and the bottom are of the ladder shall be
kept clear
 Never lean the ladder against unsecured backing such as loose boxes or barrels. Extend the ladder
side rails at least 3 feet above the landing.
 Secure both bottom and top to prevent displacement. Have someone to hold the ladder when
securing the top.
Step Ladders
Any employee using a stepladder shall:
 Observe the step ladder for any visible defect.
 Ensure that the ladder legs are fully open and the spreaders are locked.
 Set the ladder on a firm, level surface
 Keep ladders clean and free from dirt and grease.
 Never overreach; instead, climb down and move the ladder to the desired location.
 Never allow more than one person to work on the ladder at the same time.
 Ensure shoes are free of grease and other slippery substances
 If working on uneven ground, place the ladder on a board. Never attempt to level the ladder by
building up one foot.
 Face the ladder in climbing up and down.
Inspection Of Ladders
Sites HSE advisor in charge` shall inspect ladders and at least once a month, and a register of ladders
shall be kept in the file for future reference. Inspection checklist shall include, but not limited to, the
following:
 Type of ladder
 Condition of rungs
 Length of ladder
 Condition of side rails
 Location of ladder
 Condition of anti- slip
 Serial or Control Number of ladder
11.2.5 Excavations and Trenches

Where employees are working in a trench 1.2 m (4 ft.) or more deep, one or more ladders shall be
placed in the trench to provide routine and emergency exit from the trench. Ladders shall be placed at
15-m (50-ft.) intervals, but in no event shall a person in the trench be more than 7.6 m (25 ft.) from a
ladder. Excavations and trenches 1.5 m (5 ft.) or more in depth shall be shored or sloped in an
approved manner.
Excavations and trenches shall be inspected daily by a competent person. If there is evidence of
slides or cave-ins all work in the exposed area shall cease until necessary precautions have been
taken for the protection of employees.
No material shall be stored closer than 1.5 m (5ft.) from the edge of a trench or excavation.
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All open cuts and trenches shall be barricaded and necessary warning signs shall be provided.
Suitable access ladders at max. spacing 7.6 m (25 ft) shall be provided for workers in the open cut/
trenches excavations.
11.2.6 Hand and Power Tools
General Rules for Power Tools, Portable Tools, Grinding Tools, Pneumatic Tools etc.
It is the employee’s responsibility to check prior to and after use, all tools assigned to him. The right
tool for the job shall be selected. Unsafe tools include wrenches with cracked or worn jaws;
screwdrivers with broken tips, or split or broken handles; hammers with chipped, mushroomed or
loose heads and broken or split handles; mushroomed head on chisels; dull saws; and extension cords
or electrical tools with broken plugs, improper or removed grounding systems, or worn out
installation.
 Use all tools correctly.
 Employees shall be trained to select the right tools for each job, and ensure that the tools are
available.
 Only good quality hand tools shall be provided.
 Tools shall be regularly cleaned and, where necessary, lightly oiled.
 All hand tools shall be inspected before and after use. Damage tools shall be withdrawn from
service for repair or disposal.
 Racks and boxes with proper labelling shall be used for storage of hand tools.
 The correct type, size, and weight of tool shall be selected before work is carried out.
 Only properly insulated and non-conductive hand tools shall be used on or near live electrical
equipment. Insulation shall be checked regularly by a competent electrician.
 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the type of tools shall be used.
 Carry the tools to and from the work sites in a toolbox, cabinet or other appropriate tool holder or
pouch.
 Store tools in the proper storage area.
 Tools shall not be carried up and down ladders by hand. Appropriate pouches shall be used.
Where pouches are not available, tools shall be lifted and lowered by hand lines.
 Tools shall not be thrown from one level to another nor should be they be thrown from one
location to another on same level.
 Tools shall not be kept lying on the floor, on the scaffold, in walkways or clutter workbenches.
 Spark proof tools shall be inspected regularly to ensure that there are no steel splinters i.e. brass-
fiber-rubber mallet/hammer.
 Power tools shall be provided with a fail-safe device, which renders the too inoperative when, the
operator releases his hold.
 A loaded tool shall never be left unattended.
 Portable electrical equipment shall not exceed 220V depending on restriction imposed by Client,
shall be double insulated, or shall be earthed.
 In some areas, a Hot Work Permit may be required for the use of Portable electrical equipment.
 All portable electrical equipment shall only be connected to a supply fitted with a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI).
 Where power tools are designed to be fitted with a guard, such guard shall be fitted and shall be
in good condition.
 Portable electric tools shall not be carried, transported, raised, or lowered by the cable.
 Damaged cables and plugs shall be replaced immediately.
 Damaged tools shall be repaired immediately or removed from site.
 Any unserviceable tool shall be clearly labeled “Unserviceable – Do Not Use”.
 Only authorized personnel shall use portable electric tools.
 The correct personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be worn whilst using portable electric
tools.
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 Loose or frayed clothing, loose long hair, dangling jewellery, rings, or chains shall not be worn
whilst operating any power tool.
 All Electric tools shall be kept dry.
 Where an extension lead is required, it shall be kept as short as possible.
 Leads shall be, wherever possible, hung 2 Meters from the ground. Where this is not possible,
they shall be protected from damage.
 All maintenance, repairs, and testing of portable electric tools shall be carried out by a qualified
and experienced electrician.
 Where it is necessary to make a splice in a cable, these shall be made with proper connectors or
by plug and socket connection. Taped joints shall not be permitted.
11.2.7 Handling and Use of Compressed Gases

Compressed gas cylinders must be upright at all times, secured to prevent falling, and protected from
extreme heat and from being struck by moving equipment and/or falling objects.
If transported by crane, hoist, or derrick, compressed gas cylinders shall be handled in a suitable
cradle, net, never by wire or fiber rope, web or chain sling, nor by dragging. Regulators shall be
removed and caps, where required, shall be in place.
Caps shall be replaced on cylinders that are empty and are designed for such caps, and such cylinders
shall be marked `Empty´.
Where subontractors bring their own equipment into the Project, such equipment must comply with
approved standards.
Cylinders shall:
 Be in good condition and not suffering from corrosion
 Be properly color coded (white-oxygen, maroon-acetylene, red-flammable, light blue-oxidizing,
yellow-toxic/corrosive, CO2-grey etc.).
 Be individually identified.
 Hoses shall be properly color coded to the internationally recognized standard for the gas being
used, in good condition and fitted with hose connection attached by permanent clips.
 Check valves and flashback arrestors must be used on both fuel and oxygen hoses at all times.
 The equipment used by subcontractors must be properly maintained. Suspected leaks may be
confirmed by a soap solution. If the leak cannot be cured the equipment must be withdrawn.
 Users shall check the equipment for perished, damaged hoses or regulators, etc. Defects must be
reported to their supervisor.
 Gas cylinders must not be left lying around. Arrangements shall be made to store cylinders in a
suitably footed open mesh fenced compound. Before constructing any temporary gas compound
or using an existing gas storage area, subcontractors must obtain permission from client.
 Cylinders shall not be left in direct sunlight.
 Oxygen and fuel gas cylinders shall be kept separate. Cylinders must never be stored or used in a
horizontal position and must be secured in an upright position.
 All gas cylinders must be handled with care and they must not be misused or abused. They must
be properly shut off when not in use.
 Great care must be taken to ensure that gas equipment, including hoses, is not allowed to cause
obstruction of roadways, walkways, manholes, ladders or other means of access where they can
cause tripping hazards or be damaged. Hoses not in use should be coiled up and put in a safe
place. Hoses should whenever possible be supported off the ground.
 Where any operation involves the use of gas and oxygen equipment in enclosed or semi-enclosed
spaces, subcontractor’s supervision must carry out frequent checks to ensure these procedures are
complied with.
 During meal breaks and at finishing times, hoses and equipment must be removed from confined
spaces. Oxygen or gas cylinders must not be taken into confined spaces for use or storage.
 No modification to tanks or drums that have contained flammable liquid shall be undertaken.
 Copper pipe shall not be used to join or extend any hose.
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11.2.8 Fire Hazards

Each employee shall be advised of and shall comply with the following fire prevention, detection,
and control requirements as applicable:
 Do not smoke in area posted with NO SMOKING signs.
 Never allow wood chips, blasting powder sacks, burlap, old rags, clothing, paper, lunch bags, or
milk cartons to accumulate, since they constitute a fire hazard. Pick up and discard all trash in
metal containers provided for this purpose.
 Oil spills; grease, and diesel fuel shall be cleaned up promptly. Oil and grease shall be kept in the
closed containers provided for them.
 Do not tamper with fire extinguishers, fire hoses, fire detectors, and other equipment intended to
detect and extinguish fires.
 Promptly report all observed damaged, malfunctioning, or empty fire extinguishers to your
immediate supervisor.
 Know the fire signals, where to go, and what to do in the event alarms are sounded.
11.2.8.1 Portable Fire Extinguishers

Portable fire extinguishers are designed to extinguish or suppress small fires. The fire extinguishers
are classified as to the type of fire they can extinguish. Some fire extinguishers have multiple ratings
and can be used on more than one type of fire. They shall be provided at suitable locations around the
premises so that they are readily accessible (15-20m) when required.
Please see below matrix illustrating type of fire and recommended extinguisher type.
Employees should know the types of fire extinguishers in their work areas, and how to operate the
extinguishers.The location of Fire Extinguisher are clearly marked on the layout and relevent
informations are communicated through site induction.
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11.2.9 Fueling Equipment
No gasoline or diesel engine shall be re-fuelled while it is running. If fuel cans are used for refueling,
they shall be approved metal safety fuel cans with a flash arresting screen, spring closing lid, and
spout cover that will safely relieve internal pressure if the can is exposed to fire. The can shall have a
sign on the side identifying the contents.
There shall be no smoking or open flame within 15.24 m (50 ft.) of fuel storage tanks, fuel pumps, or
refueling operations.
All fuel storage tanks shall be anti-static earthed in an approved manner; such electrical grounds shall
not be removed without authorization. Also fuel tanks shall be self bunded or provided with bunding
area to conatian any spillage/leak.
Leads for vehicle attachment to anti static earthing shall be provided (and so designated) at suitable
locations near the refueling tanks.
11.2.10 Mechanical Material Handling by Crane
Crane Safety
 Riding on the lifting block or ball of any crane, derrick, or other hoisting device is strictly
prohibited.
 Stay clear of moving equipment whenever there is danger from swinging booms, crane cabs,
suspended loads, etc. All personnel must stand clear while the lift is being made and while the
slings are being drawn from beneath the load.
 Keep your hands out of pinch point when hooking, coupling or hitching.
 Use tag lines on all loads.
 Power lines must be barricaded or flagged when there is danger of contact by mobile equipment.
Lines that could be reached accidentally must be de-energized or otherwise made safe before any
work is done.
 Only one person, made known to the operator, is to give signals to the operator. Standard crane
signals are to be used and if the offloading point is visible walkie-talkie shall be used for
communication.
 When lifting or lowering, avoid impact loading caused by sudden jerking. Jerking or snatching
loads when lifting can impose stress on the sling in excess of the actual weight being lifted.
 Remove all loose pieces of materials from the load before moving it.
 Do not leave a load suspended in the air when the hoist or crane is unattended. Keep load as low
as possible but raise it high enough to clear all items in its path of travel.
 Do not hoist two or more separate rigged loads in one lift.
 Shut down the crane when oiling, fuelling, checking water or adjusting moving parts.
 Crane operator will check the equipment, at the beginning of each shift check to make sure:
 Oil and grease in the immediate vicinity of the cab cleaned-up.
 All warning devices, i.e. horns, bells, paging system (if any) are working.
 Fire extinguisher is in the pre-designed location.
 Safe load indicator, angle indicator, lights, brakes, controls, limit switch, boom stop, etc.
are properly working.
 To report to his supervisor immediately any malfunctioning equipment.
 There shall be a color code for all loose lifting gears. Which shall mean that they have been
inspected. Present Color code shall be posted on the notice board and made known to all
employees, and new rigging personnel when they are hired; changing of color code is usually
done every six months.
 Only authorized/qualified employees are permitted to operate any machinery, including any
lifting and mobile equipment.
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 All danger points or moving parts shall be guarded and no one except authorized personnel is
allowed to remove guards, etc. for repairs or service. Such guards shall be fixed back as soon as
the job is completed.
 Supervisor or his designate shall be responsible for carrying out a visual inspections at the
beginning of each shift, all lifting tackles, i.e. shackles, slings, ropes, cables, etc. to be used
during his shift.
11.2.11 Spray Painting

 Respirators shall be worn when spray painting.
 The rule against no smoking shall be observed when spray painting, and in areas where spray
painting is being done.
11.2.12 Shot Blasting

 Shot blasting shall be carried out in an enclosed designated area.
 Prominent warning signs shall indicate the shot blasting area.
 Only proper shot blast that is copper slag or other silica free material shall be used. Under no
circumstances shall sand be used.
 Personnel involved in the actual blasting of materials shall be protected by a blast hood meeting
approved standards, providing both respiratory and eye protection.
 The nozzle shall be fitted within a properly functioning dead man’s handle.
11.2.13 Welding
 Wear clothing that will protect your body from the rays of the arc and from hot metal sparks.
 Wear shoes that extend above the ankles, and cuffs trousers that extend below the tops of the
shoes.
 Ventilation shall be adequate at all times while welding.
 While welding, the welding hood shall be in place before striking an arc and at all times while
welding.
 Keep shields in place to protect others from rays of the arc. Warn them to avoid looking at the
arc.
 If shields do not protect persons working nearby, advise them to wear protective goggles.
 Fire extinguishers shall be provided. Know where they are.
 Use noncombustible material to support your work.
 Avoid tangled cables. Where possible keep welding cables on overhead brackets or in floor
troughs.
 Put rod stubs in a container. If rods are on the floor they become tripping hazards.
 Do not weld on any container that has held combustible liquid unless the container has been
steam-cleaned and has tested as negative for the presence of any flammable vapors.
 Must obtain a hot work permit
11.2.14 Confined Space

Any space that is large enough to be humanly entered, not designed for human occupancy, and also
has limited or restricted means of entry or exit such as:
 Open topped chambers.
 Compartments in ships.
 Process vessels, vats and storage tanks.
 Combustion chambers in furnaces.
 Ductwork, silos etc.
 Rooms or areas where there is no ventilation or
 Poor ventilation e.g. cable ducts.
 Basements, vaults and cellars.
 Transformer tanks.
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 Trenches and Excavations.
Confined space poses a foreseeable risk to persons working inside. This may include:
 Risk from fire or explosion.
 Loss of consciousness of any person at work arising from an increase in body temperature.
 Loss of consciousness or asphyxiation of any person at work arising from gas, fume, vapor or the
lack of oxygen.
 Drowning of any person from an increase in the level of a liquid.
 The asphyxiation of any person at work arising from a free flowing solid.
Control Measures:
 Risk Assessment prior to any entry.
 Emergency rescue plan to be developed and practiced onsite.
 Suitable training, including for those on standby duties.
 Check adequate level of ventilation.
 Continues air replacement systems.
 Extractor fan.
 Airline respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus.
 Directing gases to the open air.
 Must obtain a confined space permit to work.
11.2.15 Piling Operation

General
All areas around pile drivers should be kept clear of materials and equipment not being used, and all
personnel not actually engaged in operations should be kept at a safe distance.
Driving
When the top man is guiding a pile into position in the leads, he should be cautioned against putting
his arms or hands between the pile and the inside guide, or on top of the pile. Rope should be used to
guide the pile.
The operator should be experienced, and on the alert at all times. Ropes should be neatly coiled.
Protection should be provided so that personnel cannot be drawn into the sheaves.
Pile Drivers
Gears fly wheels, and drive shafts should be fully enclosed. Boilers, hoisting drums, and brakes
should be kept in good operating condition. A strong ladder, securely fastened, should extend the
entire height of the rig, and should be maintained in good condition at all times.
Inspection & maintenance

All sheaves, cable machinery, slings, and other parts of pile drivers should be frequently inspected,
and all worn or defective parts and equipment promptly repaired or replaced.
Defective air or steam hose should not be repaired with makeshift patching, but should be replaced or
soundly repaired for re-uses.
Under no conditions should any repairs be effected while pile driver is operating or under steam or
air pressure.
11.2.16 Construction Equipment

 All bi-directional earth moving, haulage or compacting equipment, and all trucks with a body
capacity of 2.2 cubic yards ( 1.7 cubic meters) or more used to haul dirt, rock, concrete or other
material shall be equipped with an automatically operated reverse signal alarm (such as a buzzer,
horn or bell). It shall be the duty of the subcontractor to inform his suppliers of these
requirements.
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 No person shall be allowed to ride in or on any equipment or vehicle, except in seats, which are
provided by the manufacturer.
 All loaders, backhoes, bulldozers, and other similar equipment shall have their blades or buckets
fully lowered and engines shut off when left unattended.
 No persons shall be allowed to stand or pass under the elevated portion of the equipment whether
loaded or empty.
 Pile driving lofts men will use safety belts when working at elevations outside loft platforms.
When the leads are to be rotated or moved, the lofts man will descend from the leads.
 All exhaust pipes, steam lines and hot surfaces, located where employees could contact them,
shall be effectively guarded or insulated.
11.2.17 Concrete Construction

Materials
Men handling sacked cement should wear goggles and durable close fitting clothing with snug wrist,
ankle, and neckbands. The use of protective cream on exposed skin surfaces should be encouraged.
Men handling bulk cement should, in addition to the above, be equipped with respirators.
Forms
Form lumber and supports should be selected only after careful consideration of the loading factors,
including spans, setting temperature, rate of pour and working loads that will have to be supported.
Good housekeeping is important in preventing injuries caused by falling objects, nails, splinters, etc.
Stripped form material should be cleaned and neatly stacked after removing all nails.
Removal of Forms and Shoring

Forms should not be removed prematurely. Concrete should be properly set. Only personnel actually
engaged in form stripping should be allowed in the area during these operations. Hard hats, gloves,
and heavy-soled shoes should be worn.
In cutting tie wires under tension, care should be taken to prevent backlash, which might hit the
body, particularly the face, eyes, or throat. Eye and face protection is recommended.
11.2.18 Steel Erection

 All standard and the following safety rules shall apply to steel erection.
 All workmen exposed to possible falling objects must wear hard hats.
 No work shall be performed on the structure during periods of high winds or slippery conditions.
 All steel members will be wiped clean of mud or other slippery substances prior to being hoisted
and placed in the structure.
 Each steel member shall be securely bolted before supporting slings or cables are released and
complete temporary bolting must be completed before moving to the next member.
 Steel members are not to be hoisted to a structure until it is ready to be put in position and
fastened.
11.2.19 Demolition
As with all construction work, planning is a vital part in securing the health and safety of those who
will undertake the work and those who might be affected by it. This is particularly the case where the
general public might be at risk from the demolition activities. Where ABB may be involved in
having to dismantle or demolish a structure before building or installing a new asset for a customer, it
is essential early on in the project lifecycle that as much information as possible is obtained from the
customer about the structure or equipment to be demolished. This will include the following:
 Information about the design of the structure.

 Type of construction and methods used.
 Details of any services such as gas, electricity, water, and drainage.
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 Details of any possible hazardous substances or contamination.
 Details of any adjacent structures.
 Possible public interface.
 Safe disposal of any waste arising.
 The integrity of the ground surrounding the equipment or structure.
Typical problems in demolition include:

 Structural collapse.
 Pre-tensioned structures.
 Falls from height.
 Falls through fragile material.
 Interaction with plant and vehicles on site.
 Falling materials.
 Dealing with hazardous materials on site e.g. asbestos, lead, PCB’s etc.
 Noise and vibration.
 Dust and fumes.
 Presence of asbestos containing materials.
 Fire and explosion.
 Oxy-propane cutting.
 Confined space working.
 Electrical.
Demolition can be carried out by hand, by mechanical means using a crane fitted with either a
demolition ball or a various types of cutting/ impact tools or by explosive means. Demolition by
hand is the most hazardous and it will obviously put the person who undertakes the work in a
position of high danger.
The demolition subcontractor shall provide, prior to the work being carried out, a detailed risk
assessment and method statement to ABB to ensure that the work can be carried out safely and
without risk to health which should be incorporated into his specific H&S plan for the work. The
control measures identified shall be briefed to all the workers involved.
Precautions before and during demolition shall be as follows:
 The demolition shall not be commenced until precautionary measures have been inspected and
approved.
 Before demolition is commenced and also during the progress of such work, all electrical cables
or apparatus, which are liable to be a source of danger, other than a cable or apparatus, used for
the demolition works shall be disconnected.
 During the progress of demolition, the work shall be under the continuous supervision of the
demolisher or of an experienced foreman.
 Unless otherwise expressly approved demolition shall be executed story by story commencing at
the roof and working downward.
 All practicable precautions shall be taken to avoid danger from collapse of a building when any
part of a framed or partly framed building is removed.
 Where asbestos materials are present on site and are to be removed, the subcontractor shall prior
to the commencement of any works ensures appropriate procedures are followed in the removal
of all asbestos. Any asbestos present on the site should be removed in accordance with the
Asbestos hazard sheet CH-05 by an approved and registered asbestos removalist organization.
 When demolition site adjoins a street or public walkway a 2.4 meters high solid hoarding shall be
erected on the street boundary unless the building is set back at least twice its height from the
street boundary. Notices displaying the words "DANGER! DEMOLITION WORKS IN
PROGRESS" or similar are to be fixed to the hoarding.
 When the site adjoins a footpath or public thoroughfare the footpath shall be covered by an
overhead Protective cover unless the vertical height above the footpath is less than 4 meters or
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the ratio of vertical height above the footpath level to the horizontal from the street boundary is
less than 2 meters.
 Demolished material shall not be allowed to remain on any floor or structure if the weight of the
material exceeds the safe carrying capacity of the floor or structure and such material shall be so
piled or stacked that it will not endanger workman or other persons, and shall be removed as soon
as practicable from the site unless otherwise authorized by the building surveyor.
 Dust creating material, unless thoroughly dampened, shall not be thrown or dropped from the
building but shall be lowered by hoisting apparatus or removed by material chutes.
 Chutes shall be completely enclosed and a danger sign shall be placed at the discharge end of
every chute.
 No part of any external wall on or within 3 meters of a street alignment shall be pulled down
except during such hours as the building surveyor may direct.
 No wall, chimney or other structure shall be left unattended or unsupported in such a condition
that it may collapse due to wind or vibration or otherwise become dangerous.
 Protective outriggers shall be installed where necessary to guard against danger to life or property
or when required by the building surveyor.
 No bulk excavation or leveling of the site forms part of this demolition permit.
 Upon completion of the works, notification shall be given to the building surveyor that the work
has been completed satisfactorily.
11.2.20 Radiography
 Subcontractors who carry out radiography on site must comply with known safe systems of work.
In particular, they must ensure that:
 Radiography areas are clearly marked using barrier tapes, notices and flashing lights.
 Audible warning (horns) must be sounded before a source is exposed.
 Only classified workers are engaged in radiography work.
 All other personnel are clear of the area before radiography takes place.
 Radiography works shall be supervised by a Radiation Supervisor. Such supervisors must be
nominated in writing and notified to the ABB Representative.
 Any incident which may have resulted in over-exposure to any personnel is brought to the
attention of ABB for investigation.
 They have a written emergency procedure to be followed in the event of loss, damage or
malfunction of an isotope or associated equipment. This procedure must be submitted to site
management for approval before commencement.
 A certified meter is available on site.
 Radiography is carried out only at the times agreed upon with site management.
 The dose rate outside the barriers does not exceed 7.5 msv (0.75mrem)
 The Radiation Supervisor and site representative shall walk the barrier to ensure this is not
exceeded, prior to permit to work approval.
 The site representative is notified at least 24 hours before source arrival of source type and
strength.
 Subcontractors who are not involved in radiography work must ensure that their employees
observe warning notices, alarms and barriers in use where such work is being carried out.
 Operators and assistants to be qualified / competent minimum ASNT level 2.
 Radiographers shall carry dosimeters and film badges to be in place and submitted for checks on
monthly basis
11.2.21 Hoses and Hose’s Fittings

 Usually color coded - Oxygen (green), Acetylene (red).
 Neoprene over braided inner section.
 Flame retardant, but will burn.
 Hoses are graded.
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 Fuel gas hoses and oxygen hoses shall be distinguishable from each other. All hoses in use shall
be inspected at the beginning of each working shift. Defective hoses or those in doubtful
conditions shall be removed from services.
 Hoses shall be properly color coded to the internationally recognized standard for the gas being
used, in good condition and fitted with hose connection attached by permanent clips.
 Check valves and flashback arrestors must be used on both fuel and oxygen hoses at all times.
 Flashback arrestor and non-return valves should be fitted to Gauge outlet and the Torch end of
each hose.
 Inspect & Check hoses.
 Eliminate Tripping Hazards and trailing hoses.
 Hoses will not be laid near to electrical or welding cable.
 Routine Inspection including leak test to be performed by user.
 Inspect & Check the surrounding area.
 Remove all combustible materials from the area & protect all plant equipment and cables.
 Hose, fitted with flash back arrestors and none return valves.
 Inspect welding cables & grounding / earthing straps for broken or damaged insulation.
 Electrode holders for broken insulators or worn holders.
 Do not use equipment that is wet.
 Do not use wet gloves or bare hands to change electrodes.
11.2.22 Ergonomics and display screen equipment
Definition:
The study of work place designs and the physical and psychological impact it has on employees.
Ergonomics is about the fit between people, their work activities, equipment, work systems and
environment to ensure that work place are safe, comfortable, efficient and that productivity is not
compromised.
Implementation:
Evaluation and design of tasks, jobs, products, environments and systems in order to make them
compatible with the needs, abilities and limitations of people in order to reduce employee fatigue and
discomfort.
 Measures to be taken to ensure the appropriate selection and design of tools, machines,
equipment and work stations, including PPE.
 Measures to be taken to ensure proper selection and placement of candidates against the proper
man/task specifications.
 Rotation of employees conducting repetitive work.
 Employees’ compliance with the requirements for repetitive work, working posture, physical
load and the handling and transportation of materials, particularly manual handling.
 Other staffs who consider that they should be treated as users will be considered according to
their tasks and will be "users" if most or all of the following circumstances apply.
The individual:
 Depends on the use of the display screen to do the job.
 Has no discretion as to its use or non-use.
 Needs significant training on particular skills for use of the equipment.
 Uses the equipment continuously for periods of more than one hour.
 Uses the equipment in this way more or less daily.
 Is required by the system to have high levels of concentration (consequences of errors critical).
 Or where fast transfer of information is required.
 They watch CCTV security screens continuously for more than one hour per day on a regular
basis
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11.2.23 Vibration
Vibration from using tools and machinery can be a function of the working principles of the
machines themselves. It can also be caused by external influences. The main sources of vibration are
an unbalanced mass of rotating parts, friction between machine components and bearings, and shocks
caused by internal and external forces.
Construction workers are frequently exposed to vibration both hand-arm vibration and whole-body
vibration. Vibration reduces their performance and damages their health.
Hand-Arm Vibration
Hand-Arm vibration occurs in hands and arms when using tools such as chainsaws, chipping
hammers or pneumatic drills. The early signs are tingling or numbness after work. As exposure
increases, fingertips nearest the vibration source turn white and stay white for an hour or more. A
pins and needles pain develops as circulation returns. After prolonged exposure, the whiteness can
spread to the whole hand and fingers may become permanently damaged or gangrenous and require
amputation.
Long term exposure to using hand held tools (e.g. concrete breakers), chainsaws, grinders etc., causes
a range of diseases including:
 White finger (dead finger)
 Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
 Sensory Nerve damage
 Muscle and joint damage in the hands and arms
 Loss of strength
 Thoracic outlet syndrome
Controlling Hand-Arm Vibration Hazards

 Substitution by using non pneumatic low vibration tools where possible.
 Always use the right tools.
 Check tools before using them to ensure they have been properly maintained to avoid increased
vibration cause by faults or damaged parts/enclosure.
 Ensure cutting tools are kept sharp so that they remain efficient.
 Reduce the amount of time you use a tool in one go, by doing other jobs in between.
 Educate workers/operators on the correct use of the equipment.
 Personal Protective Equipment as identified in JSA.
Whole Body Vibration

Whole body vibration occurs when a worker is shaken up and down (vertically), side to side
(transversely), or back and forth (linearly).It can be caused by poorly designed or improperly
maintained vehicles, platform or machinery resulting in:
 Sprains and strains of joint and adjacent muscles.
 Lower back pain.
 Motion sickness.
 Varicose veins/heart conditions.
 Stomach and digestive conditions.
 Vision and/or balance disturbances.
Controlling Whole Body Vibration Hazards

 Eliminate the hazard at the design stage.
 Consider changes to a vehicle/machinery/equipment such as increased seat suspension.
 Minimize time spent on a vehicle or platform through job rotation.
 Educate workers/operators on the correct use of the equipment.
 Ensure there is regular maintenance of all vehicles/machineries/equipments.
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 Installation of engineering controls on vibrating machinery e.g. mounting machine on a heavy
base.
11.2.24 Ventilation
 Risk areas clearly identified. Physical condition of air is consistent with comfort and health
requirements.
 Ventilation shall be adequate where toxic or irritating substances are present such as welding
fumes, vehicle exhaust fumes, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ammonia, chlorine, paints and
solvents, silica dust, talc, respirable dust, road tar vapors / wood preservatives
 No dust concentrates on floors, beams and pipes.
 Doors exist between different environmental systems.
 Local extract ventilation systems (hoods, ducting, filters, cyclones, scrubbers, electrostatic
precipitators, dust control sprays and fans) if required shall be installed and operated in safe
condition, not obstructed with accumulation of materials.
 Extract ventilation systems on preventative maintenance program.
 Regular inspection of ventilation systems.
 No food kept / eaten in toxic environment.
 Flow of air currents occurring in proper direction.
 Dust, fumes, smoke or gases removed by hoods, air channels, exhaust fans etc.
 Entry to workplace containing harmful smoke, gas, fumes or dust only permitted if effective
respiratory apparatus worn so as to prevent the inhalation of such smoke, gas, fumes or dust.
Ventilating air should:

 Be free from dust, smoke or other impurity.
 Provide safe and healthy environmental conditions to all areas used by workmen.
 Be adequate and capable of diluting and rendering inflammable, noxious gases and dusts
harmless.
 Not re-circulate.
 Be circulated adequately over and around chemical mixing tanks.
11.2.25 Safe Transport and Loads

 Subcontractors must not bring vehicles onto site unless they are roadworthy and conform to the
legal requirements.
 Subcontractors must ensure that only licensed and authorized personnel are allowed to drive
vehicles.
 Loads shall be within the safe weight limit for the vehicle and should not project beyond the
vehicle body in such a manner as to present a hazard to other vehicles, pedestrians or adjacent
structures.
 Passengers must never be carried unless proper seats are provided. Vehicles shall not be used for
carrying the passengers, unless designed to do so. If necessary other additional safeguards like
guardrails shall be provided.
 Vehicle used to transport employees, shall be adequate for the number of employees to be.
 Personnel must not get on or off any vehicle whilst it is in motion.
 Vehicles shall not block access or emergency points.
 All loads being transported by vehicle must be properly and adequately secured.
 Subcontractors’ vehicles shall only be permitted to the operational area to deliver or transport
materials to, from and within its work site.
 Vehicles shall not exceed the laid down speed limit within the premises.
 All vehicles shall follow the routes for heavy vehicles unless given prior permission to use other
routes by the site management.
 All vehicles larger than pickups unless making a one of delivery on the premises shall be fitted
with an audible reversing alarm.
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 Tools and materials shall be secured, to prevent movement when transported with employees.
 Employees shall not ride with their arms or legs out side of the vehicle body in the standing
position or standing while running.
 No flammable liquids, gases etc., shall be permitted in the compartment where people are riding.
 Drivers should immediately notify their supervisor of any defect or damage to their vehicle,
under no circumstances should the driver continue or start a journey with a vehicle considers
unsafe in any way.
11.2.26 Use of Hazardous Substances

 Hazardous substances include any flammable liquid or any substance likely to give rise to toxic,
corrosive, irritant or harmful risk.
 No hazardous substance shall be brought into site without the approval of the site management.
 A copy of the material safety data sheet for the substance must be given to the site management
before its arrival on site.
 Storage facilities for hazardous substances must be approved by site management.
 Substances shall:
 Be kept to a minimum.
 Be securely locked and fenced off.
 Have appropriate warning notices affixed to the storage facility.
 Have ‘No Smoking’ notice affixed to the storage facility where flammable substances are
stored.
 Have fire-fighting extinguishers (appropriate to the substance) and other emergency
equipment, including spill equipment located nearby the containment area.
 Substances shall be held in secure appropriate containers with the substance clearly
identified on the exterior of the container
 All containers holding hazardous substances must have their lids replaced as soon as they are not
in use. Only small quantities should be removed from the approved store at any one time.
 It is the Subcontractor’s responsibility to ensure that users of substances are properly informed,
instructed and trained in the hazards and control measures to be used.
 Hazardous substances must not be discharged into the ground or into water drains.
 Hazardous gas or vapor must not be let out to the atmosphere.
11.2.27 Use of Battery

 Battery bank systems can be hazardous due to a number of reason:
 High currents during fault conditions.
 Corrosive electrolyte.
 Production of explosive gases during charging.
 Discharge testing of batteries may only be carried out in accordance with an approved procedure
by vendor specialists or by those who have been assessed and authorized.
 Where battery banks have to be re-linked or have temporary leads fitted for testing the full
precautions for live work with batteries shall be followed.
 Where due to failure during testing, cells are linked out of the system; carefully consideration
needs to be given to discharge rates and the amount of flammable gas produced.
 The Electrical Engineer shall be responsible for the observance of all safety precautions required
by the company Safety Plan and where applicable, the manufacturer’s safety instruction sheets.
 Sufficient free working space is provided in front of the battery racks and enclosures with
minimum distance of 1 meter provided.
 Battery enclosures shall be confirmed well ventilated. Battery rooms shall be checked and
confirmed to be ventilated to the outside and that the ventilation system meets the required air
change requirements, minimum of one complete air change every three hours.
 Battery cables Positive/Negative shall be confirmed routed in the same conduit.
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 The output rating of the charger shall be confirmed and checked.
 Post warning sign “DANGER ACID” near to the batteries.
 Ensure adequate ventilation inside battery rooms.
 Eyewash and shower facility shall be installed and functional inside battery room.
 Use chemical workers goggles, face shields and apron when working on lead acid batteries.
11.2.28 Manual Handling

Wherever practicable manual handling must be avoided. The following must be considered:
 Check whether it is necessary to move the object.
 Consider moving the object mechanically.
 Assess new hazards if using mechanical means.
Where this is not applicable, then shall be ensured that

 All manual handling tasks are assessed and appropriate controls implemented in order to
prevent/minimize the exposure to manual task risk factors that can contribute to of aggravate
work related musculoskeletal disorders.
 Plant and equipment used in the workplace is designed, constructed and maintained to be safe
and without risk to health or safety.
 Manual handling tasks method statement or assessment is done.
 Suitable protective clothing is provided and worn by all employees while on site.
11.2.28.1 Assessing the risk

As with all activities on site the risk needs to be assessed in order to determine what measures need
to be taken. In order to assess the risk of manual handling the following factors need to be taken into
account:
1. The task.
2. The load.
3. The working environment.
4. Physical capabilities of individuals
5. Handling techniques.
The Task
In assessing the risk determine if the task involves:
 Holding loads away from the body trunk.
 Twisting, stooping or reaching upwards.
 Working off the floor.
 Large vertical movement.
 Long carrying distances.
 Strenuous pushing or pulling.
 Unpredictable movement of loads.
 Repetitive handling.
 Insufficient rest or recovery time.
 A work rate imposed by a process.
The load
In assessing the load consideration shall be given to whether the load is:
 Heavy in terms of size of load.
 Bulky or unwieldy in terms of its mass.
 Unwieldy and therefore difficult to grasp.
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 Unstable, unpredictable where the load content may shift.
 Intrinsically harmful e.g. sharp, or hot.
 Max load for ABB employees = 25 kg.
The working environment

This will need to consider:
 General constraints on posture.
 Poorly constructed or maintained floors.
 Variation in levels.
 Hot, cold, humid conditions.
 Strong air movements.
 Poor lighting.
 Restriction on movement or posture from clothes or personal protective equipment.
Personal capability
Consider whether the activity requires unusual physical capability and whether the persons who are
likely to be required to undertake the task are in a fit state. Also is there a training or instruction
requirement.
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Handling Techniques
Some tips on good handling:
Position the Feet Adopt a good posture
Get a firm grip Keep close to the load
Put it down, and then adjust
11.3 Electrical Safety

All electrical work within ABB shall be subject to the usual risk assessment in order to identify the
appropriate control measures. These will include the application of the electrical safety principles set
out in the 7 Steps details of which are given below:
1. Clearly identify the work location.

2. Disconnect and secure against reconnection.
3. Protect against other live parts.
4. Take special precautions when close to bare conductors.
5. Check the installation is dead.
6. Carry out earthing and short circuiting.
7. Issue a permit to work.
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11.3.1 Electrical Works, General
 Subcontractors must not interfere with or work on any of site or others electrical installations or
equipment without written consent.
 When subcontractors have to work in the vicinity of electrical equipment they must take all
necessary precautions to avoid accidental contact with live conductors, etc.
 All equipment must be treated as “live” unless isolated/locked off and tagged.
 A competent qualified Electrician must only carry out repair or installation of any electrical
equipment.
 Subcontractors requiring installation of temporary electrical supply equipment shall submit a
temporary electrical supply request with procedure to site management for approval. The
procedure shall where necessary cover installation 380/415V systems, installation of 220V/110V
systems, lighting systems, welding equipment installation, inspection, testing, operation and
maintenance of temporary electrical systems.
 No temporary electrical supply shall be installed or modified without the agreement and approval
of site management.
 All tool, plant or equipment exceeding 110 volts shall be connected to an earth leakage circuit
breaker (ELCB).
 All temporary cables shall be, wherever possible, raised above the ground.
 Portable lighting shall have the lamps protected by cages.
 All cables shall be in good condition any joints in the cable be made with proprietary joining
systems.
 Check for defective cables, plugs and sockets.
 Use the correct fuses.
 Switch off before making repairs or adjustments.
 Keep all electric equipment dry and clean.
 Avoid standing on a wet floor when making adjustments.
 All electrical power tools must be color coded.
 All electrical power tools shall be in good condition and fit for use.
 All electrical Waste material must be removed from the site on daily basis.
 Before commence the job, supervisor shall be responsible to conduct tool box talk related job
task.
 All electrical rotating equipment required the safety devices/guards.
 Subcontractors to be provided with appliance suitable fire extinguisher for use on electrical
apparatus and in good working order.
 All people must be worn complete PPE on the site always.
 Trained first aider must be available on the site at all times.
 To be provided switchgear with an interlocking device.
 Materials of all types to be stacked properly and segregated at a safe place.
 The work is carried out with live cables to be provided electrical danger sign & prohibited
unauthorized person.
 Sufficient lightings must be placed where needed on the work place.
11.3.2 Work in Substation Area

All work to be carried out in the Substation Area in which there are exposed energized high voltage
conductors and equipment (providing that all the equipment is not de-energized) shall be clearly
defined by the use of barriers, guards or ropes positioned and fixed so that the minimum clearance
from the nearest exposed conductor to ground level, working platform or access way which may be
used in carrying out the work shall be in accordance with the applicable standards.
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Clearance as per Basic System Safety Rules, Clause 1.4 is as below:
Rated System Voltage (kV) Safety Clearance (cm)

Up to 33 150
132 300
220 400
400 550
The above clearances are minimum and would be preferable to have maximum as much as possible
These areas, defined at ground level, shall be the only areas in which work is to be carried out.
 If the work cannot be carried out without leaving ground level, the above minimum clearances
shall also be obtained from the nearest exposed energized conductor.
 While minimum clearance required are as above, if the competent person at sites feels, the area is
unsafe to work, he shall arrange a suitable barricade at safe distance or apply for switching off the
circuit for safe working under PTW.
 At ground level, the working section shall be defined by the use of green flags during daylight
hours and green lamps for night work. These should be located within the safe boundary and not
more than 6 meters apart.
When the use of long portable ladders (or other long objects) is required:
 They must be of the approved type (Insulated) and should be of no greater length than is required
to carry out the work.
 They shall not be used without permission of the person in charge of the work.
 Their movement and use shall be carried out only under the direct supervision of the person in
charge of the work.
They shall only be carried in a horizontal position and as close to the ground as is reasonably
practical.
Portable ladders, used to gain access to equipment at some elevation above ground level, shall be
locked into position to the equipment's structure on which the work is being carried out. When not in
use, the portable ladders shall also be locked in a horizontal position along the ground to some
convenient anchorage point.
When portable cranes or similar equipment (such as a portable platform) are taken into or out of the
substation area, the route to be used shall be agreed upon, defined and designated by system
operations and the person in charge of the work. The equipment being used must be connected to the
substation ground bus as soon as it ceases to be portable and is set up (established) in what is to be
the working area. The limits of operation of such special equipment shall be defined and agreed upon
by system operations and person in charge of the work; and thereafter, the equipment shall be erected
or moved only within the confines of these agreed limits and only under the supervision of the person
in charge of the work.
11.3.3 Safety in other Activities

 HVAC Work: A detailed Risk assessment will be carried out before the installation of HVAC.
Proper control measures shall be implemented.
 General electrical safety at work: All the electrical equipment are connected to RCCB / ELCB.A
periodic maintenance will be carried out in all electrical equipment. All the defective equipment
shall be identified and separated by proper tags.
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 General fire protection at work: Subcontractors shall provide adequate firefighting equipment.
All the equipment will be identified and periodic maintenance will be carried out. Sites
emergency preparedness shall be prepared and practiced in the sites.
11.3.4 Lines and Conduit

All temporary wiring shall be supported on approved types of insulators and shall not be looped over
nails or brackets. All light bulbs are to be enclosed by insulated wire cages. Temporary wiring shall
be at least No.12 size (2.5 mm2) or greater. No bare wires or current carrying parts of electrical
installations shall be permitted within 3 m (10 ft.) of the ground. (or other places where personnel are
or may be) unless the bare wires or parts are enclosed by a fence or other type of barrier that is at
least 2 m (6 ft.) away from the bare wires or parts.
Wires shall be strung so they do not contact other power lines, telephone lines, or other types of
conductors.
When installing underground conduit, trenches 1.5 m (5 ft.) or more in depth or trenches shall be
shored or sloped. The supervisor shall determine the protective method to be used.
11.3.5 Energized Areas

When working around energized equipment wear shirts with full-length sleeves, buttoned down at
the cuffs. Never wear loose, dangling chains, keys, watches, rings, or jackets with metal zippers.
Celluloid sunglasses with visors shall never be worn near energized lines. Only non-metallic hard
hats (dielectric) are permissible in these areas.
Metal ladders and those with exposed metal reinforcements are prohibited for work on or near
energized electrical lines or equipment; small tools carried in belts shall be so arranged as to prevent
contact with energized parts.
11.3.6 Isolation (Lockout & Tag out) Procedure

Control Measures:
 Competent Person shall ensure that the equipment is isolated and that points of isolation are
established for the work. A permit to work shall be obtained from the Authorized person before
starting the work.
 The equipment shall be identified and the control person shall prepare it for release from the
operational services
 Where reasonable practicable the primary earths shall be locked
 Action shall be taken to contain or dissipate stored energy safety.
 When testing on HV Equipment requires the removal of primary earths a sanction test shall be
obtained from the competent person.
Release from lockout/Tagout control once work is completed, including removal of Lockout/Tagout
devices and restoration of energy to machinery/equipment.
Requirements for Implementation

The subcontractor shall ensure full compliance with requirements for all work on electrical circuits,
installed electrical apparatus and electrical machinery. In addition, they shall ensure compliance with
the following:
 The key of one lock shall not fit any other lock. Master keys are not permitted.
 Each time a lock and tag is removed from a cabinet the following information shall be recorded
in the logbook:
 Tag number.
 Lock number.
 Work order number.
 Location of the tag and/or lock.
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 System or component affected.
 Date & Time when lock and/or tag were attached.
 Name of individual using lock and tag.
 Date & Time lock and/or tag were returned to cabinet.
 Before Isolation of equipment/process the Authorized Person will:
 Locate and identify all energized points and devices (Circuit breakers, valves etc).
 Apply for a permit to isolate equipment/process from the Designated Person.
 Give advance notice to all personnel working on the same Equipment/process and those
working in close proximity to the scheduled for isolation.
 Install Lock Out/Tag Out devices in the presence of the Designated Person, this is to
prevent the equipment from being activated while work is being carried out.
Designated Person
 Issuing of Permit to Work on equipment or process after witnessing the isolation.
 Co-ordinate the continuation of isolation protection through the shift or change of Personnel.
 Ensure personnel carrying out work on isolated equipment or process, are trained and qualified.
 Perform regular inspections and audits on the isolation procedure and report to Management any
improvements.
Authorized Person
 Not to remove or install any isolations or tags on equipment or process until approval in writing
by the designated person.
 Not to energize/de-energize any equipment or process without written approval in the form of a
Permit to Work from the designated person.
 Have a complete understanding of the isolation procedures.
 Ensure all workers in the vicinity of isolations are notified.
 Ensure workers involved in repairs or maintenance are trained and understand the controls and
the hazards involved.
11.3.6 Testing and Commissioning

 Selection of equipment to suitable standard.
 Permit to work system will be followed.
 Ensure good insulation for all electrical apparatus.
 Ensure circuits are designed to be capable of carrying all foreseeable loads.
 Qualified & Experienced personnel are permitted to work on or near exposed energized parts &
for the activities.
 All hazard warnings will be recognized and obeyed.
Before any electrical apparatus is worked on, the authorized person must ascertain that the apparatus
is safe by de energizing it from all possible sources of supply. Any switch directly controlling the
supply must be LOCKED OFF and the key retained by the authorized person.
LOCK OUT must be clearly defined to prevent possibility of any unauthorized person unlocking
the switch.
It is advisable to place notice or placards giving details of emergency resuscitation.
While doing testing @ substations and at load centers, the proper DANGER NOTICE must be
attached prominently to all switches directly controlling the section to be worked on and must not be
removed except by the authorized person.
Necessary protective devices such as earth leakage circuit breakers shall be provided in the circuit
to avoid risk of shock, fire or burns.
Adequate supervision shall always be there at work locations.
The person assigned for the testing and other activities shall wear the necessary personnel protective
equipment to avoid electrical shock, or burns.
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11.3.7 High Voltage Cable Test

After completion of cable termination HV test must be carried out to ensure the healthiness of cables
insulation and to confirm that insulation/termination will withstand the system voltage duration
normal operation:
 Check all the connections again along with the shorting of CTs of the designated bay.
 Core resistance test will be done of the cables for each phase.
 Apply the 132 KV voltages for 60 minutes, after the core resistance test.
 After HV test core resistance will be repeated.
 Evacuate all personnel from GIS / Transformer rooms and basements.
 Get the safety clearance form Switchgear and Transformer Engineer as per industrial standard
clearance format.
 Unauthorized personnel should not enter in the substation.
 Keep the fire extinguisher nearby during high voltage cable test.
 High voltage cable test shall be done only by trained and competent personnel.
 Only approved insulated live work tools and test equipment shall be used.
 The correct PPE shall be worn, which may include suitable clothing / coveralls, insulating
helmets, goggles, and suitable insulating gloves.
 Insulating materials shall be used as fixed or temporary screening to prevent electric shock and to
prevent short circuit between adjacent live conductors or between adjacent live conductors or
between live conductors and earth.
 Insulating mats and stands shall be used to prevent electric shock current via the feet.
 Personnel carrying out such work shall be accompanied by another person which should be able
to contribute to the safety of the person carrying out the work.
 During testing barriers should be erected and danger notices posted to stop unauthorized
personnel entering the area.
 No high voltage testing may be undertaken without a work permit or the sanction to test.
 All cables shall be discharged before and after the application of a test voltage.
 Don’t wear any jewellery, especially rings, metal watchstraps or other conductive materials that
can fall across the battery terminals.
 Empty pockets of all metal objects.
11.3.8 Low Voltage Equipment

 When work is to be carried out on or near to LV equipment, an authorized person shall assess the
means of achieving safety from the system. When this is by limiting the work or work area,
instructions clearly defining the limits shall be given. When authorized person given in writing,
he shall issue a limited access permit.
 The LV equipment shall be identified and authorized person shall prepare it for release from
operational services and ensure that the LV equipment is isolated and that points of isolation are
established for the work.
 Action shall be taken to contain or dissipate stored energy safety.
 Authorized person shall assess the work required on or near to the dead end LV Equipment and
decide whether it shall be carried out under:
 Oral instructions, or where these are considered insufficient
 A permit to work or
 Direct supervision.
 When it is unreasonable for the LV equipment to be made dead, suitable precautions shall be
taken to avoid danger.
11.3.9 Conductor Installation

The installation of conductor and shield wires creates a potential for accidents due to the distances
covered by each operation and the numerous and varied equipment and tools being utilized.
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All supervisory personnel and workmen must be constantly aware of this potential for accidents and
will be required to apply proper operating procedures and job lay-out to insure all personnel are well
trained and experienced in their assigned duties.
Communications are of the utmost importance and a system of continuous communication must be
maintained at all times when conductors are being pulled or sagged. In the event communications are
lost, the pulling unit must immediately be stopped.
In addition to the general safety rules the following specific items shall be strictly adhered to.
11.3.10 SF6 Gas safety
Preparation for Work

 A site-specific risk assessment must be undertaken and submitted to the Site Manager for his
approval prior to commencement of any works.
 SF6 handling must be undertaken in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area separated off by barriers
from other works on the site.
 The area must be designated a no smoking, no naked flames, no eating and drinking area.
Appropriate signage must be clearly displayed.
 Access to this area must be restricted to personnel demonstrably competent in the handling of
SF6 and/or the assembly, disassembly, operation, maintenance or overhaul of the equipment.
Signs restricting access to authorized persons must be posted.
 Authorized personnel accessing the area should wear suitable overshoes and overalls in order to
protect the cleanliness of the work area.
 Operatives working in low-lying areas at risk of the accumulation of spilt SF6 gas must use
oxygen content meters with an audible alarm set to trigger where the oxygen content of the air in
the low-lying area falls below 19%. Suitable evacuation procedures must be in place should this
alarm sound.
 If when handling SF6 gas, leakage results in the odor of rotten eggs being detected, personnel
must evacuate the area.
 Significant and audible leakage must not be tolerated at hose fittings, etc. due to the possibility of
gas build-up in local or low-lying areas.
 Pressurized GIS equipment must be clearly identified with suitable warning notices and danger
signs.
 Where access is required to work inside a pressurized gas zone, the gas zone must be purged of
gas, and then clearly marked as depressurized. The manufacturer’s specialist must decide if
adjacent gas zones are to be depressurized, before work can commence on the gas zone in
question. If this is the case, adjacent gas zones must be depressurized and marked accordingly.
The gas zone to be worked on must be clearly identified as the workface, to prevent inadvertent
work on the adjacent gas zones.
 Where work takes place inside previously pressurized gas zone, a permit to work system should
be operated.
 All warning instructions on the installation must be observed.
 Working materials and protective clothing must be made ready before commencing work.
 A schematic drawing should be marked-up by the gas handling engineer, to clearly identify
which gas zones are pressurized. This drawing must reflect an accurate status of the GIS
equipment at all times. A copy or copies of the schematic drawing must be posted inside the GIS
building for the information of all operatives working on the equipment.
12 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
12.1 Emergency Evacuation Procedure
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12.1.1 Objectives
This procedure has been developed to carry out evacuation safely and effectively at the time of
emergencies, which are likely to occur with on our project site.
12.1.2 Scope
Procedure details responsibilities of each individual towards an emergency situation.
12.2.3 Definitions
 Emergency: An unexpected situation, which is likely to occur where every once attention is
called out to a single point.
 Fire Alarm: An audible sound made to alert every one in the event of an emergency.
 Evacuation: Process by which people move safely and gently towards Assembly Point.
 Assembly Point: A predetermined place / area where every persons is expected to assemble in the
event of an emergency.
 Emergency Exits: Additional exits provided for people to escape in the event of an emergency.
 Team Leader: the person who is in charge of the emergency situation and in charge of
emergency evacuation. Sites manager and HSE advisor shall setup the emergency tram and team
leader.
12.2.4 Action Plan

At the time of an emergency, alarm will be initiated (either automatically/ manually). On hearing the
alarm every one is expected to respond to it by moving safely to the predetermined assembly point.
Before coming out from the work place, ensure all are moving out and electrical equipments are OFF
(If Possible). Evacuation shall be as fast as possible through Normal / Emergency exits and assemble
at assemble point.
12.2.5 Responsibilities of Team Leader:

 To maintain an updated POB (Person on Board) list all the time.
 To check muster rolls for any missing persons.
 Report missing persons to management/ civil defense.
 To record the time taken for evacuation.
 To be equipped with emergency contact numbers.
 To give further instructions to the gathering in moving them to a safe place.
12.2.6 Fire Drill

A Mock-up Drill shall be conducted as agreed with the customer and records of the same shall be
maintained to ensure the effectiveness of above procedure in case of a real emergency. Depends of
the duration of the site, but at least every 6 months it should be conducted. Emergency evacuation
flow chart must be created and posted .
13 HSE REPORTING
Customer receives monthly basis before 5th day of the following month and based on the actual
results as on the last day of the reporting month the following data:
13.1 General
 Risk assessments conducted.
 Regulatory inspections received.
 HSE audits, inspections, SOT’s performed.
 Prohibition notices/fines received.
 Corrective/preventive action requests raised.
 Number of visitors inducted.
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13.2 Health and Safety Statistics Reporting

 Total number of employees
 Total man-hours worked (including overtime).
 Number of fatal accidents on duty.
 Number of lost-time accidents.
 Number of recordable/medical treatment cases.
 Number of first aid cases.
 Number of near misses.
 Number of planned/done H&S inspections.
 Number of new employees inducted.
 Number of employees trained in H&S.
 Number of training hours.
 Number of H&S meetings.
 Number of material fires and explosions.
 New cases of occupational illness.
 Number of vehicle accidents.
 Man-hours lost – including from previous period incidents.
 Total man-hours from lost time accidents.
 Lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR).
 Lost time injury severity rate (LTISR).
 Man-hours since last lost time injury.
 Man-hours since last fatality.
 Compensation claims raised with insurer.
 Health/hygiene monitoring.
13.3 Environmental Statistics Reporting:

 Number of environmental incidents.
 Hazardous materials stored on site.
 Number of hazardous spills/leaks.
 Wastewater discharged.
 Air emissions.
 Solid waste generated.
 Waste recycled.
 Public/authority complaints received.
14 PROJECT COMPLETION
Project completion is covered in ABB’s Project Management process. What is to be considered from
a HSE aspects is to bring all possible lessons learned to the Project Closeout Meeting for review and
continuous improvement.
Handover documents include:
 HSE File (copy).
 Design basis documents.
 Construction drawings and specifications.
 Essential design calculations and proof of performance.
 Configuration management documents.
 Facility, equipment and system operating and maintenance manuals.
 Vendor data.
 Project records.
 Other relevant test results to continued operation and maintenance activities.
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14.1 Demobilization
Some equipment needs to be dismantled, temporary project buildings need to be demolished and
project site needs to be cleared for handover. These activities can contain some risks. What need to
be managed:
 The nature and duration of demobilization work needs to be documented.
 Commissioning plan as the project progresses needs to be maintained.
 Post-implementation review, including lessons learned, as future reference for project managers,
needs to be conducted.
 All relevant project related materials shall be archived.
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PROJECT HSE MANAGEMENT PLAN

CONSTRUCTION OF AL-DAEREE 380/230/115/13.8Kv

Contract Number: 31131130/00

S. No. Description Rev. Date Approved by

1 Final Document 01 Dec 2009 John Hartnet

10.3 Control Measures ................................................................................................................................. 21

Contract No: 31131130/00

1.3 Terms and Definitions

2 SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY GOALS/ OBJECTIVES

2.1 ABB Safety & Environmental Policy

1. Leadership and Accountability

2. Managing Health, Safety and Environmental Risks

3. Health and Safety Competence

4. Safe Subcontractors and Business Partners

5. Managing Change Safely

6. Crisis and Emergency Management

7. Accident Analysis and Prevention

8. Management Review and Reporting

2.2 Project Specific HSE Goals and Objectives

ABB HSE goals for the Al-Daeree project include:

3 RISKS AND STANDARDS

3.2 Design and Feasibility

3.3 Risk Assessment Method

Risk Rating = Severity x Likelihood of occurrence

Copy of the risk assessment(s) is available on site in the HSE file.

3.4 Safe Systems of Work

4 ORGANISATION, ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Project Organization Structure

4.2 Responsibilities of the people involved in project stages

Manager of Project Organization (BU Manager)

Manager of Project Sales

Manager for Project Engineering

Project Design Engineers

DIV/BU HSE Manager

Site HSE Advisor

5.1 General Basis for Communication

5.2 Communication Structure

No Purpose Responsibility Frequency Venue

5 Site Induction ABB Site Manager At start of On Site

5.2.1 Tool Box Meetings

Toolbox Meeting Structure

5.2.2 Communication in Case of an Incident

6 CO-ORDINATION & CONTROL OF SUBCONTRACTORS

6.1 Selection of Sub-Contractors

6.2 Coordination and Control of Activities Throughout the Duration of Work

7.1.1 Information posters

7.1.2 Safety signs

7.1.3 Fire safety

7.1.4 First aid

7.1.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Safety equipment Needs to be used

7.2 Responsibility to provide notice boards, fire safety, first aid:

Resources Responsible When

Fire extinguishers ABB, Before the work

8 TRAINING AND COMPETENCE

8.1 Competence of the Personnel

8.2 Performance Requirements