A-2.2-21-46-01 - Sample HSE Plan
A-2.2-21-46-01 - Sample HSE Plan
A-2.2-21-46-01 - Sample HSE Plan
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(Cross Refrence – Clause 4.4.6 and 4.4.7 of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018)
Issue # : 000
Table of Contents
I Executive Summary
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IX HSE Committee
I. Executive Summary
The objective of this HSE plan is to promote Health, Safety & Environment of person working with
AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED (AFCONS) and prescribe certain rules, procedures and
safe practices in order to comply with the applicable laws, Client / AFCONS HSE policies & to create
a working environment free of condition and factors that might contribute to an accident or injury /
Illness. The project specific HSE plan will provide guide line for safe execution of project.
The management and monitoring of the processes contained within these procedures are the
responsibility of the AFCONS. The implementation of these procedures will provide the platform on
which we seek to attain and maintain high standards of health, safety & environmental performance.
The avoidance of accidents and the promotion of a safe and healthy workplace must be a common
objective for all the Sub-contractors. A safe working environment will be achieved through the active
and equal participation of all employees (and those subcontractors undertaking work for AFCONS) in
identifying hazards, and then introducing control measures to ensure positive elimination or reduction
of the risk presented by them.
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The objective of a Safety Management System is to provide a safe working environment. This will be
achieved through the implementation of planned and controlled procedures that ensures all aspects of
safety are considered at the outset and that control measures are introduced to manage identified risks.
Safety is synonymous with quality, and by following the procedures contained within this manual
both individual and corporate professionalism will be demonstrated underpinning our Company
objectives of continuous improvement and exceeding expectations.
Objective
2. To establish and define chain of command for resolution of all hazard and prevention of
pollution.
3. Continual HSE performance improvement by directing focus on the key areas for
improvement in a consistent manner.
Purpose
This HSE plan explains the Health, Safety and Environment Issues at this construction site
and the procedures that shall be followed by all Subcontractors.
Scope
These initial HSE Plan has been prepared to encompass many of the high risk activities and
operations which will initially be carried out on construction site and the methods by which
control measures are to be put in place to minimize the risk of injury or ill health occurring in
our workplace and prevention of pollution.
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The Director (Operations) & Regional Heads of the region is ultimately responsible & accountable
for Safety within the region.
1. Ensure that Health & Safety Policy is carried out effectively at all the projects under their
control.
2. Review all significant region reports on Health, Safety & Environment including those
concerning accidents and reportable incidents.
3. Monitor management of the Company's health and Safety Policy and ensure that all
recommended corrective action is implemented.
Project Coordinators
The Project Coordinators of the region shall ensure the Safety at projects sites.
1. Ensure that Health & Safety Policy is carried out effectively at all the projects under their
control.
2. Review all significant region reports on Health, Safety & Environment including those
concerning accidents and reportable incidents.
3. Monitor management of the Company's health and Safety Policy and ensure that all
recommended corrective action is implemented.
Project Managers and Section Heads shall be responsible and accountable for the safety of the
subordinate staff and operations under their control. They are expected to promote a high degree of
Health, Safety and Environment awareness among the personnel.
1. They shall have overall responsibility on HSE issues (including sub-contractors) for this
project.
2. Ensure that scheduled Safety Committee Meetings are held and minutes of meetings recorded
& recommended corrective actions are implemented.
3. Arrange for the scheduled training of all employees in aspects of HSE care relevant to their
work.
4. Ensure that all incidents involving injury, damage to property as well as near-miss incidents
are reported to the concern and are thoroughly investigated to identify the causes, so that there
is no recurrence. They are also responsible for implementation of corrective actions which are
recommended to avoid recurrence.
5. Report immediately any unsafe equipment, system or procedures and ensure appropriate
corrective action is taken.
6. Ensure that all subordinate staff is made aware of any potential HSE hazard and know their
individual responsibility.
7. They shall be responsible for the preparation of specific safe working procedures for all
hazardous works in consultation with Safety Officer.
8. They shall ensure that all the forms and formats of latest versions are available and issued at
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site.
9. They shall also ensure that all the old version of documents destroyed and if required to
retained, they should be stamped as “Obsolete Documents”.
1. Ensure the client and Company's procedures to be followed during construction activities.
2. Ensure the promotion of HSE Awareness among the construction personnel at all levels
through audio/visual means, Safety meetings and training.
3. Ensure the Safety Inspections on Scaffolding, Equipment, Ladders, Lifting Equipment and
Tools on regular basis, recommend corrective actions and monitor implementation of
recommended corrective actions.
4. Ensure the preparation of safety statistics and submit on monthly basis to Project Incharge,
Regional Heads and corporate heads.
5. Advise Project managers on HSE related matters including hygiene of labor camp and work
site.
6. Ensure the monitoring of the improvements of safety performance in weekly tool box
meetings and Safety committee meetings at this project.
7. Ensure that the accident investigation and reporting procedure is communicated to all
employees.
8. Ensure awareness of emergency procedure among all employees. He shall organize required
training session at site.
9. They shall ensure that all the forms and formats of latest versions are available and issued at
site. They shall also ensure that all the old version of documents destroyed and if required to
retained, they should be stamped as “Obsolete Documents”.
All Engineers, Supervisors and Skilled Workers shall be responsible & accountable to ensure the
following:
1. Work under their control is executed in a safe manner in order to prevent the risk of injury to
personnel and damage to property.
2. Employees are made aware of any health, potential hazards and risk to the personnel that may
arise during their day-to-day or specific or out-of-work activities.
3. No unsafe activity or condition shall be allowed, if any unsafe conditions of plant, equipment
and any unsafe act of any employees are noticed, the same will be reported immediately to the
line management.
4. To ensure that employees are made aware of their individual responsibilities, accountability
and targets for HSE protection.
5. All incidents involving personal injury, effect on health, damage to property, effects on the
environment, near-miss accidents are to be reported immediately to the line management and
the Safety Officer. An investigation shall be carried out to identify root causes&
recommended corrective actions shall be carried out to avoid recurrence.
6. Shall complete all necessary reports as soon as possible in the event of any incident and
submit to the Project In-Charge & Safety Officer
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Individual Employees
All the company personnel have a duty to themselves, all their co-workers and any other persons who
may be affected by their actions to work in the safest manner possible.
1. Abide by all the laid down Company's Safety requirements as well as statutory Health-and-
Safety-at-work obligations.
2. Avoid any action that might have potential hazard to themselves or others.
3. Bring to the notice of Managers, Engineers, Supervisors or concerned personnel of any
potential health or safety hazard and any practices likely to cause an accident or any unsafe
practice or act being followed.
1. The sub-contractor will be responsible for conducting their work in a manner that does not expose
any employee, and / or property to unsafe conditions.
2. The sub-contractor will be responsible to ensure that their employees follow the safe practices,
safe work procedures and safe provisions as per the company’s safety rules and regulations.
3. If sub-contractor fails to comply with any safety requirements or work performed by their
employee is unsafe, company may stop the work and/or remove any non-complying employees,
and immediately correct non-compliances
4. The sub-contractor shall appoint a HSE Supervisor / Representative to implement and enforce
safe work procedures and safe practices effectively before commencement of any type of work at
site. His name shall be conveyed to the Project Manager in writing.
5. The sub-contractor shall and abide by following general rules and specific rules intimated during
the course of work.
6. Each employee of the contractor must have his identity badge/card with him while entering and
during the time he is at work site premises.
7. A safety induction to all contractors’ supervisors, workmen will be held at site to outline New
consolidated construction Co. Ltd. safety requirements and procedures specific to work site
including the 'Contractors Rules'
8. Obtain certification of safety induction under gone from site HSE Officer / HSE Representative
on your identity badge/card.
9. Employees below the age of 18 years will not be employed. Employee accompanied with child
will not be permitted to enter the site.
10. Female employee will not be permitted to work at site between 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. i.e. during night
hour, for any work.
11. The sub-contractor must perform their work safely, so that they do not endanger themselves, other
employee’s life or property.
12. The sub-contractor is responsible for conveying all pertinent safety information and requirements
to his employees (including his sub-contractors) and should see that there is a strict adherence of
the above.
13. The sub-contractor must comply with and is responsible for his employees (including his sub-
contractors) withal provisions of statutory regulations as in force and laid down by the authorities.
such as State insurance body like ESIC, Office of Labor Commissioner etc.
14. The sub-contractor is required to maintain all registers such as employment register, wags
register, leave register etc. as per statutory requirements as applicable.
15. The sub-contractor supervisor / representative must be present at all times at the site when the
work is being performed by their employees. The job must not be left only to the workers.
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16. The sub-contractor must submit the list of all the materials, tools and equipment they want to take
in use. They must be certified and approved by competent person before taking in to use at the
sites.
17. Additional safety rules or requirements may apply to specific work which are hazardous because
of the location or the nature of process / activity, company’s representative will advise the
contractor of additional safety requirements.
18. Special guidelines may need to be jointly established before work begins for the jobs requiring the
use scaffolding and/or ladders.
19. All fabrication, erection of scaffold / material hoist / passenger hoist / tower crane etc. shall be
discussed and got approved from company’s representative before commencing the work.
20. The sub-contractor must obtain work permit from the concerned site engineer prior to start of
activity such as Working at Height; Hot Work (welding & cutting); Deep Excavation And Entry
in to Confined Space.
21. Violation of safety rules if observed at the site will be escorted out from the site premises.
1. The possession and use of alcohol and / or drugs at the project site is strictly prohibited. Any
employee appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to enter or
work at site.
2. Always obey instructions and comply with all safety rules, procedures and instructions.
3. Work place to be kept neat and clean, wastage / scrap to be removed after the completion of day-
to-day work.
4. Make proper use of all safety devices and guards provided. They are for your protection.
5. Wear all personal protective equipment provided for your safety, i.e., helmet, hand gloves,
goggles, safety belt, dust mask, etc. It is mandatory to wear helmets by all while at work site.
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Corporate
Core Team
Site HSE Core Team: (Please mention the names of team members)
Operations: _____________________________________
QMS: _____________________________________
CPE: _____________________________________
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1. Excavation
2. Reinforcement
3. Shuttering
4. Concreting
5. Waterproofing
6. Masonry
7. Plastering
8. Structural Steel
9. Services / MEP
10. Other
2 Total Area
3 Location Of The Site
The site shall used the following format for conducting environmental aspect impact aseesment. The aspect
impact assessment shall be condcuted for all the departments. Please refer Appendix A for Detailed
Environmental Aspect Impact Assessent of the site :
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1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
6
Against Column # 04, please indicate the Environmental Impacts in any of the following
forms of Pollution;
Against Column # 05, please indicate the whether the Environmental Aspect is
Direct/Indirect;
Against Column # 6,7,8,9,10,11 please assign the numbers as defined in the following table;
Column # 6 Column # 7
Column # 8 Column # 9 Column # 10
Quantity (Q) Occurrence (O)
Impact (I) Frequency of Preventive Control (C)
Measure Taken (F)
Wtage.
Criteria Wtage.Criteria Wtage.
Criteria Wtage.
Criteria Wtage.
Criteria
05 Excessive 05 Continuous 05 Global Ecological
05 Beyond 24 Hrs.05 Not present or
Concern /Never not
at all effective
04 High 04 Several Times
04a Human Health04 Within 16 Hrs. 04 Known but not
Day Concern and less than monitored at
24 Hrs. regular interval
03 Substantial 03 Once a Day 03 Depletes Natural
03 Within 8 Hrs. and
03 Needs Human
Resource Less than 16 Hours Interaction
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Against Column # 11 and 12 , please mention whether the environmental impact is significant
or not; under the following conditions;
The figures assigned to all the columns shall be multiplied in Column # 11. If the
multiplied figure is greater than 32 then the environmental impact shall be
considered as significant.
Against Column # 13, 14 and 15, please indicate the following in the form of “Yes” or “No”
Code Abbreviation
Column Abbreviation to be used
# in Column # 13, 14 & 15
13 Violating the legal requirements as laid down by Mark “Yes”, if potential
LC any of the following; violating the legal
Local AFCONS requirement
Government of India Notifications (Otherwise please leave
CCoE it blank)
Local Municipality
Factory Inspectorate
Other Regulatory Authorities
Corporate Norms (if any)
14 Interested party concern, comprising of the -do-
IPC following;
Local community
Nearby Industries
Financial Institutions
Regulatory Authorities
Media
Employees
Suppliers/Vendors
Others, if any
15 Business Concern -do-
BC
VIII. Procedure for Occupation Health and Safety Hazard Risk Assessment
The site shall used the following format for conducting Occupational Health and Safet Hazard Risk
Assessment . The Hazard risk assessment shall be condcuted for all the departments. Please refer
Appendix B for Detailed Hazard Risk Assessent of the site :
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Asset
(Infrastructure/E
Level Of
Level of Harm Weightage Human / Community quipment/
Concerns
Machinery)
Damage
Momentary Discomfort / No action required Individual
Insignificant 1
inconvenience
Minor injuries (Non Minor damage Local or
Slightly Harmful
2 reportable) requires first- Community
aid
Injuries, absence from the Moderate damage Government
Harmful 3 work less or equal to 48 Authorities
hrs / temporary disability
Very harmful 4 Major injuries, absence Major damages Industry/
from the work more than Competitor
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48 hrs / temporary
disability
Fatal / Permanent Severe Global
Disability / Chronic damages/complete /International
Extremely Harmful
5 diseases. Major incidents destruction
involving large number of
people
Acceptable
controls / administrative controls / PPE / Signages / Training /
(Medium
Behavioral monitoring
Risk)
Not
Immediate action should be taken. Work should not be started or
INTOLERABLE Acceptable
continued unitl the impact / risk has been reduced.
(High Risk)
* All Intolerable Risks shall be considered as Potential Emergencies and Immediate Action shall be
Planned/Taken to Reduce the Risk Levels
HSE Meetings
There shall be a Health Safety Environment Committee Meeting comprising of the Management
(concerned Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors of the project) and the sub-contractor's
representatives in equal number as per Section 38 of BOCW ACT 1996. The formation of HSE
Committee shall be documented and circulated.
The meeting shall be held minimum once in a month through project duration. As a minimum HSE
officer as secretary shall attend the meetings and the Project-in charge shall chair the meeting.
The minutes of the meetings shall be recorded & circulated to all members with the target of action
taken. Every meeting the minutes of previous meeting shall be reviewed for the action completed.
General
It is the policy of company that regular project site HSE meetings be conducted by the Project-in-
charge, Superintendent, and/or the site HSE Officer to:
1. Orient all company and sub-contractors’ trade’s people to project requirements and objectives.
2. Identify areas on the site that present special problems or concerns, and determine the best
corrective action for each situation.
The company Project Site HSE Meeting program is arranged in three levels:
The Project HSE Orientation Meeting is conducted by the Project-in-charge at their respective site at
the very onset of the project with all company employees and sub-contractors trade foremen.
The meeting must be given the complete attention by all project participants that it deserves. All sub-
contractors will be required to participate. Attendance will be documented.
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1. All HSE requirements of the company to be followed and implemented by all company and sub-
contractor’s employees during the course of their employment at all project sites.
2. Company HSE rules and procedures.
3. The project site utilization program, specifically with regard to arrangements for stored materials,
proper materials handling, traffic, access, security, communication, etc.
4. Fire protection requirements and procedures.
5. Posting of all emergency phone numbers.
6. Specific project site precautions with respect to protection of workers and protection of the public;
temporary protection, fall protection, hard hat, safety shoes, gloves, eye protection, etc.
7. Project site security issues and arrangements.
8. Notification to all company and sub -contractor’s participants that willful and/or repeated
violation may be grounds for suspension or termination from the project site.
9. Notification of the expectation of regular participation in periodic safety meetings.
DESCRIPTION
The Company HSE Committee is made up of both employer and sub-contractors employee
representatives who are charged with the responsibility of general oversight of the Company HSE
Program. The Committee convenes monthly, and performs the important functions described.
1. Meet regularly to review the overall HSE Program, and specific operating issues that may
arise during the period.
2. Serve in an advisory capacity to the HSE Officer and to management.
3. Familiarize themselves with applicable construction safety standards.
4. Review established company procedures and evaluate the effectiveness of their
implementation.
5. Recommend corrections and improvements in procedures, safety rules, and company policies
with respect to accident and illness prevention on our project sites and in our offices.
6. Prepare and distribute minutes of committee meetings. Make records of committee activities
and forward copy to corporate safety manager.
Chairman : Project-in-charge
Secretary : Project HSE Officer
Members : Superintendent, Construction Manager / Engineer, Q.C Engineer,
Purchase/Store-In-Charge, Plant (Mech. / Elect.) Engineer, Admin. In-charge,
Steel structural & shuttering Engineer, Sub-contractor’s Safety supervisor
and required workers with equal representation from both Management and
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CHAIRMAN DUTIES:
1 Schedule and enforce participation in all HSE Committee meetings.
MEMBER DUTIES:
1 Participate in all HSE Meetings.
2 Assist with safety inspections.
3 Apply and enforce applicable laws and company regulations.
4 Report unsafe conditions.
5 Report all Incidents.
6 Contribute ideas and suggestions for improvement of HSE and better communication of HSE
programs and information.
Regular MONTHLY Project site Committee HSE Meetings shall be conducted; how smaller the
project may be. Minutes of meeting shall be recorded and circulated.
Meeting agenda items regarding health safety and environment will at a minimum include:
1. Review of any observed actual or possible HSE violations or any incident occurred.
Determine and implementation of corrective measures, by concerned responsible engineer /
supervisor.
2. Any planned or other changes in the project site utilization program as previously established.
3. Project site housekeeping and cleanup status; protection, safety, and security.
4. Review of stored materials and equipment.
5. Review of work permit system requirements of hot work, working at height, confined space,
etc.
6. Review of temporary power and maintenance, and any necessary corrections or upcoming
changes.
7. Review of any up-coming special requirements, if any.
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A safety awareness video film been prepared to assist in carrying out Induction Training to all
employees at project site before commencement of work and issue of ID Card to employees by their
respective sub-contactor’s OR by AFCONS who has undergone HSE Induction Training.
# Falls
# Earthing Work
# Electricity
# Machinery
# Handling materials
# Transport housekeeping
# Fire
# Site.
# What is available?
# How to obtain it?
# Correct use and care.
3. Health
5. Employee’s Duties.
Visitors to Site
No visitor is allowed to enter the site without the permission of the AFCONS. All authorized visitors
should report at the site office. AFCONS shall provide visitor’s helmet (with visitor sticker) and
other PPEs like Safety Shoes, reflective jacket, respiratory protection etc. as per requirement of the
site.
HSE Training Program.
All employees engaged for this project shall be given 'HSE Training' under this HSE Plan. Various
topics for training are identified and mentioned below. Training on these topics will be organized
during the project tenure.
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Project Manager & Section heads are responsible to ensure all employees receive adequate training.
The Safety Officer shall co-ordinate with the section heads and administers the HSE training. Also, he
is responsible for monitoring of the training as well as the compilation of the safety training
conducted.
A ‘Tool box' meeting shall be held by the concerned discipline supervisor / foreman with the work-
force under their control. Additionally, an extra ' Tool box ' talk shall be given by the concerned
supervisor prior to start of every new activity.
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All Audits and Inspection shall be conducted by concerned department/HSE officer, as per the process
defined in Operational Control Procedure and Apex Manual of d HSE Management System
Based on the Aspect Impact Assessment and Hazard Risk Assessment the Project In-charge and
Departmental In charge Shall select suitable OCPs for the project from the list as per A-2.2-19-57-01-
Master List of OCPs. Please write the responsible department in Column# 4. In case of General HSE
OCPs , please indicate all the departments.
It shall be ensured that necessary medical examination as required under the law or under the contract
provision is done and a record of the same is kept.
AFCONS shall not permit any employee / workmen to enter the work area under the influence of
alcohol or any drugs.
Medical Facilities
Medical Examination.
AFCONS shall arrange a medical examination of skilled employees employed as driver and operators
of lifting appliances, transport equipment and other eauipment before employing and maintain records
of medical examination.
It shall be ensured that at a construction site an first-aid center (mobile or static) is provided and
maintained in good order. An arrangemrnt is also made with a nearby hospital for providing such
ambulance van for transportation of serious cases of accident or sickness of workers to hospital
promptly.
It shall be ensured that at a construction site one First – aid box for 100 workers provided and
maintained for providing First – aid to the building workers. Every First – aid box is distinctly marked
“First – aid”.
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AFCONS shall conduct awareness progrma at site to educate the construction workesr on HIV/AIDS
and Sexually Trasmitted Disases (STDs) .
Measures shall be taken to prevent breeding at site. The measures to be taken shall include:
a) Empty cans, oil drums, packing and other receptacles which may
retain water shall be deposited at a central collection point and shall
be removed from the site regularly.
b) Still waters shall be treated at least once every week with oil in order
to prevent mosquito breeding.
c) Equipments and other items on the site which may retain water shall
be stored covered or treated in such a manner that water could not be
retained.
d) Water storage tanks shall be provided.
Posters in both Hindi and English, which draw attention to the dangers of permitting mosquito
breeding, shall displayed prominently on the site.
HSE at periodic interval shall arrange to prevent mosquito breeding by fumigation / spraying of
insecticides.
It shall be ensured at all times that no employee is working under the influence of alcohol / drugs
which are punishable under Govt. regulations.
AFCONS shall provide one latrine seat for every 20 workers up to 100 workers and thereafter one for
every additional 50 workers. In addition, one urinal accommodation shall be provided for every 100
workers.
Latrine and urinals shall be provided as per Section 33 of BOCWA and maintained as per Rule 243 of
BOCWR and shall also comply with the requirements of public health authorities.
Drinking Water
As per Section 32 of BOCWA, AFCONS shall make in every worksite, effective arrangements to
provide sufficient supply of wholesome drinking water with minimum quantity of 5 liters per
workman per day. Quality of the drinking water shall conform to the requirements of national
standards on Public Health.
While locating this drinking water facility due care shall be taken so that these are easily accessible
within a distance of 200m from the place of work for all workers at all location of work sites.
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All such points shall be legibly marked “Drinking Water” in a language understood by a majority of
the workmen employed in such place and such point shall not be situated within six meters of any
washing place, urinals or latrines.
Labour Accommodation
AFCONS shall provide free of charges as near as possible, temporary living accommodation to all
workers conforming to provisions of Section 34 of BOCWA. These accommodations shall have
cooking place, bathing, washing and lavatory facilities.
INTRODUCTION
In view of the potential hazards involved in Construction, it is essential to evolve a emergency plan so
that if situation demands, personnel at XYZ Project., construction site can effectively make use of the
available resources to minimize the human suffering and property damage when unforeseen
circumstances may lead to a major emergency at construction site.
The plan out lines the course of action to be taken by various persons (employees) during emergency.
DEFINITION OF EMERGENCY
Any emergency is a situation created by an occurrence that may cause serious injuries, loss of life or
extensive damage to plant and property. To tackle such major situations effectively, out side agencies
may be required to be called. Emergencies may result due to natural or un-natural causes.
In dealing with an emergency situation, the broad objective of the plan is to provide a system capable
of taking fast and effective action in an emergency situation and to maximize effective utilization of
resources available to:
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Measures:
Measures, which need to be taken during emergencies, may/shall require the co-ordination of
activities of many departments/services and may also require out side resources. These emergency
measures include:
Construction site:
1. Fire
2. Collapse of Structures / Lifting Appliances
3. Spillage, leakage and accidental emissions
4. Fall From Height / Serious Injury
5. Electric Shock
6. Food Poisoning
(Please mention location of site area with surroundings i.e., City/village, road, etc.)
1. Site office,
2. Stores,
3. Steel Yard and Scrap Yard,
4. Plant/Maintenance Dept.,
5. Q.C. Lab,
6. Shuttering material Storage Area,
7. Location of equipment to be installed i.e. bending & cutting machine, tower crane, hoist, air
compressor, D.G., etc.
8. Civil material supply storage i.e. cement, brick, stone, etc.,
9. Electrical meter room,
10. Fire extinguishers,
11. First Aid Center / Boxes,
12. Main entrances / exit,
13. Welfare facilities like toilets, urinals, etc.,
14. Emergency control center,
15. Emergency assembly point,
16. Any others.
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Communication System:
In case of failure of telephone line, Messenger compromising of watchman / office boy and other
personnel will be put in to action.
Key Personnel:
Fire Brigade:
Contact No. 101 / (mention if different)
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Emergency Vehicle:
At all times one vehicle will be available at site for any emergency situation.
Vehicle registration No.______________________
Emergency Organisation:
The Emergency Organisational structure and the responsibilities of various Key Personnel are given
here under:
Site Controller:
The Project-in-charge (PM) or in his absence the Construction Manager, Planning Manager / Sr.
Engineer will retain overall responsibility. His duties shall be:-
1. To asses the magnitude of the emergency and decide if employees need to be evacuated from
their work places.
2. To maintain a continuous review of possible development and assess in consultation with
Incident controller and Key Personnel, as to whether shutting of all the operations or
evacuation of persons is required.
3. To liaise with required emergency services ie. fire brigade, hospitals, police and
govt./state/local authorities.
4. To ensure that casualties if any are receiving adequate attention and care.
5. To control rehabilitation of affected areas after the emergency is over.
Incident Controller:
The Construction Manager or in his absence the Sr. Construction Engineer will act as Incident
Controller. On hearing of an emergency he will rush to the scene of occurance and take overall charge
and report to Site Controller. On arrival he will assess the scale of emergency and decide if major
emergency exist or is likely and inform communication officer accordingly.
He will :-
1. Direct the shutting down operations and evacuation of the affected areas and areas likely to be
adversely effected by the emergency with the priorities for safety of personnel, minimize
damage to plant, property & environment and minimize loss of materials.
2. Ensure that all Key Personnel and outside help is called in.
3. Provide advise & information to emergency team when they arrive.
4. Ensure all non-essential workers/staff of the areas affected are evacuated to the appropriate
assembly point and the areas are searched for casualties.
5. Ensure continuous contact is established with emergency control center.
6. Report on all significant developments to the communication officer.
7. have regard to the need for preservation of evidence so as to facilitate any enquiry into the
causes and circumstances which caused or escalated the emergency.
Liaison Officer:
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Administration Incharge or in his absence the Quality Engineer will work as liaison officer and will
be stationed at the main gate entrance during the emergency. He will under the direction of the site
controller handle police and other enquiries. His responsibility shall include:
1. To ensure that casualties receive adequate attention, to arrange additional help if required
and inform casualties relatives.
2. To control traffic movements into the project site and ensuring that alternative transport is
available when need arises.
3. When emergency is prolonged, arrange for the relief of personnel and organize
refreshments / catering facility.
Communication Officer:
1. HSE Officer will act as communication Officer. He will, on hearing the alarm, proceed to
Control Center and maintain communication with the Incident controller. He will:
a. From the information received, advise the Site Controller of the situation,
recommending (if necessary) evacuation of staff from assembly points.
b. Maintain a log of the incident.
c. Provide advice to Site Controller & Incident Controller from the information
received.
Security personnel at site (except on the main gate) and all sub-contractors safety committee members
will be responsible for fire fighting. On hearing the fire alarm the team members shall reach the site of
fire immediately. The leader of the team will advice on fire fighting operations. He will also inform
the Communication Officer, Incident Controller and Site Controller that incident has occurred in such
and such area (exact location). He will arrange to evacuate the incident area and further cordon the
area and stand by to direct the emergency services. If told of a major fire the team leader shall inform
the Incident Controller and stand-by to receive further messages.
Outside Normal Working Hours of the Project the trained fire fighting crew members and their leader
are responsible for fire fighting and rescue. On hearing the alarm they shall proceed to the place of
incident. At the site, all the members will respond to the advice and information given by the Shift-in-
Charge.
1. …………(HSE Officer)
2. ………… (Safety Supervisor)
3. ………… (Safety Supervisor)
4. ………… (Sr. Engineer)
5. …………. (Engineer)
6. ………… (Any other person)
The area in-charge under which the incident has taken place will report to Incident Controller and
provide assistance as required. they will decide which members of their staff they will require at the
scene.
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He will report to the scene of the incident and close down the services as requested by the Incident
Controller.
First-Aid Team:
The administration officer shall keep the list of the First-Aid Team on duty. All team members shall
report to the Incident Controller / Shift-in-Charge on hearing of the alarm. The emergency vehaical /
ambulance driver, if safe to do so, shall collect the vehaical / ambulance and park nearest to the scene
of incident. should it become necessary for the vehaical / ambulance to leave the site, the first aider
shall inform the Incident Controller / Shift-in-Charge that the vehaical / ambulance is leaving the site,
giving the name of the patient and destination i.e. Hospital or Doctor's Clinic and request the Incident
Controller / shift-in-Charge to inform Hospital or Doctor's Clinic advising them about the casualties
reaching there.
After controlling emergency the site Siren / Emergency Vehicle Horn will be blown continuously for
one minute to indicate that the Emergency is Over.
2. Evacuation Procedure:
On hearing the alarm:
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NOTE: During an Emergency Visitors who may not be familiar with the Emergency exited at
site must be informed of the requirement, guide them to evacuate to the Assembly
Point.
9. In case of fatal or likely to be fatal, inform local police, H. O.(President, Corporate HSE
Head, Regional Head & Regional HSE Coordinator)
10. Conserve property.
1. Concerned person shall not be moved in case he has had a fall from height and is suspected to
have injured his back.
2. First aid for any other injury sustained shall be provided at site.
3. The casualtiy shall be gently lifted and placed on a stretcher so as not to disturb his back.
4. He shall be made comfortable by removing his shoes, loosening his clothes and given some water
to drink.
5. Immediately a vehicle will be summoned and the stretcher gently lifted and placed inside the
vehicle.
6. Simultaneously the Dr with whom the site has made standing arrangements shall be contacted on
telephone and informed about the condition of the patient and told to be ready to receive the
patient.
7. Some responsible person shall accompany the patient to the Dr. Remember too many people do
not help and are rather a nuisance.
8. All others concerned shall then be informed by the fastest means.
9. Work shall be stopped; all personnel shall be collected and delivered a tool box talk highlighting
the reasons for the accident, lapses that took place and corrective actions that need be taken. We
have to learn from our mistakes and ensure that they are not repeated.
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1. A person being shocked needs to be disconnected from the source of electrical power.
Immediately call for emergency assistance Health Center and Security
Do not endanger yourself. If the victim is still in contract with the electricalcurrent,
you must be careful to avoid being shocked yourself. You cannot help ifyou become a
victim, too.
Do not touch the victim. The current can pass through you also.
Do not touch the source of electricity.
Break the current. Before you can do anything else, you must get the victim freefrom
the current.
2. Locate the disconnecting switch/breaker and turn it off. Alternatively, if the disconnecting device
cannot be located, the victim can be pried or pulled from the circuit by an insulated object such as
a dry wood board, piece of nonmetallic conduit, or rubber electrical cord.
3. Victims need immediate medical response: check for breathing and pulse, then apply CPR as
necessary to maintain oxygenation.
4. If a victim is still conscious after having been shocked, they need to be closely monitored and
cared for until trained emergency response personnel arrive. There is danger of physiological
shock, so keep the victim warm and comfortable.
5. Shock victims may suffer heart trouble up to several hours after being shocked. The danger of
electric shock does not end after the immediate medical attention
If the victim is not breathing, begin rescue breathing
If it is needed, begin CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Do not attempt to move the victim unless he/she is in further danger. Other injuries
mayhave occurred that you are unaware of.
Cover the victim in a blanket and stay with him/her until help arrives. Do not
leavehim/her alone. Take steps to prevent or lessen the severity of shock
6. Food Poisoning
Food poisoning can be caused by several different bacteria, such as salmonella or botulism. Although
certain types of food poisoning can be fatal, most cases run their course in a couple of days.
Symptoms of food poisoning are similar to those of the flu, except for fever, which is more likely to
occur with the flu, and should be treated the same. They usually begin from two hours to two days
after eating the tainted food and include:
Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea and/or vomiting
Stomach cramps or pain
More serious symptoms can include blurred vision, fatigue and a dry mouth.
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Most adults can handle one day without nutrition, but continued vomiting to the point
of dehydration requires medical attention.
Finally, be aware that adults can handle dehydration better than small children and
that high fever also can indicate a more serious illness.
Immediately he becomes aware of the emergency and its location, and he will proceed to the scene.
On arrival he shall assess the scale of the incident and direct all operations within the affected area
with the following priorities:
1. On arrival, he assesses the scale of emergency and if feels necessary, he will advice his
assistant to call the Key Personnel to the site.
2. Secure the safety of persons, which may require evacuation to the assembly points in the
event.
3. Minimize damage to Plant, Property and the Environment.
4. Minimize loss of material.
5. Have regard to the need for preserving evidence that would facilitate subsequent enquire.
6. Hand over charge of operations to the Incident Controller when he arrives on scene.
ASSEMBLY POINT:
In case of any emergency and upon receiving instructions for evacuation from the Incident Controller
or any Key Personnel of emergency team., the employees have to assemble at the following Assembly
Point.
Assembly Points: -
Employees should remain at the Assembly Point till further instructions are received from the Incident
Controller.
(Mention, if any)
(Mention, if any)
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