SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

(SCC)

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OISD GUIDELINES-192, OISD GUIDELINE-207

[ANNEXURE – XIV TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT]

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 SAFETY PRACTICES DURING CONSTRUCTION

OISD-GDN-192

Oil Industry Safety Directorate

Government of India
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

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 CONTENTS

SECTION Page No.

1.0 Introduction 1
2.0 Scope 1
3.0 Definitions 1
4.0 General Duties 2
4.1 General Duties Of Execution Agencies 2
4.2 General Duties Of Owners 3
5.0 Safety Practices At Work Places 3
5.1 General Provisions 3
5.2 Means Of Access And Egress 4
5.3 Housekeeping 4
5.4 Precautions Against The Fall Of Materials And Persons, 4
And Collapse Of Structures
5.5 Prevention Of Unauthorised Entry 4
5.6 Fire Prevention And Fire Fighting 4
5.7 Lighting 5
5.8 Plant, Machinery, Equipment and Hand Tools 5
6.0 Construction Activities 6
6.1 Excavation 6
6.2 Scaffolding, Platforms & Ladders 8
6.3 Structural Work, Laying Of Reinforcement & Concreting 10
6.4 Road Work 13
6.5 Cutting/Welding 13
6.6 Working In Confined Spaces 14
6.7 Proof/Pressure Testing 15
6.8 Working At Heights 16
6.9 Handling And Lifting Equipment 17
6.10 Vehicle Movement 21
6.11 Electrical 22
6.12 Offshore 24
6.13 Demolition 27
6.14 Radiography 28
6.15 Sand/Shot Blasting / Spray Painting 28
6.16 Work above Water 29
7.0 Additional Safety Precaution for Units with Hydrocarbons 29
8.0 First Aid 30
9.0 Documentation 31
10.0 Safety Awareness & Training 31
11.0 References 32
Annexure I 33

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replace or supersede the prevailing statutory

1.0 INTRODUCTION requirements, which shall also be followed
as applicable. For Personal Protective
Safety in Construction Management Equipment, OISD-STD-155 (Part I&II) shall
deserves utmost attention especially in the be referred to. The scope of this document
hydrocarbon industry, such as Exploration, does not include the design aspects and
Refineries, Pipelines and Marketing quality checks during construction.
installations, Gas Processing units etc.
Construction is widely recognised as one of 3.0 DEFINITIONS
the accident prone activities. Most of the
accidents are caused by inadequate Definitions of various terminology are given
planning, failure during the construction below:
process and/or because of design
deficiencies. Besides property loss, • Adequate, appropriate or suitable are
accidents also result in injuries and fatalities used to describe qualitatively or
to the personnel; same needs to be quantitatively the means or method
prevented. used to protect the worker.
The reasons for accidents during • Brace: A structural member that holds
construction activities are related to unique one point in a fixed position with respect
nature of the industry, human behaviour, to another point; bracing is a system of
difficult work-site conditions, extended odd structural members designed to prevent
duty hours, lack of training & awareness and distortion of a structure.
inadequate safety management. Unsafe
working methods, equipment failure and • By hand: The work is done without the
improper housekeeping also tend to help of a mechanised tool.
increase the accident rate in construction.
Ensuring good quality of materials, • Competent Authority: A stautory agency
equipment and competent supervision along having the power to issue regulations,
with compliance of standard engineering orders or other instructions having the
practices shall go a long way to in built force of law.
safety into the system.
• Competent person: A person
The objective of this standard is to provide possessing adequate qualifications,
practical guidance on technical and educa- such as suitable training and sufficient
tional framework for safety and health in knowledge, experience and skill for the
construction with a view to: safe performance of the specific work.
(a) prevent accidents and harmful The competent authorities may define
appropriate criteria for the designation
effects on the health of workers
of such persons and may determine the
arising from employment in
construction; duties to be assigned to them.
(b) ensure appropriate safety during
implementation of construction;
• Execution agency:
(c) provide safety practice guidelines Any physical or legal person, having
for appropriate measures of contractual obligation with the owner,
planning, control and enforcement. and who employs one or more workers
on a construction site
2.0 SCOPE
• Owner:
This document specifies broad guidelines on
safe practices to be adhered to during Any physical or legal person for whom
construction activities in oil industry. construction job is carried out.
However, before commencing any job, It shall also include owner's designated
specific hazards and its effects should be representative/consultant/nominee/agent
assessed and necessary , authorised from time to time to act for
corrective/preventive actions should be and on its behalf, for supervising/
taken by all concerned. The document is
intended only to supplement and not to

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 coordinating the activities of the construction work so that, there is
execution agency. no risk of accident or injury to health
of workers. In particular,
• Hazard: Danger or potential danger. construction work should be
planned, prepared and undertaken
• Guard-rail: An adequately secured rail so that:
erected along an exposed edge to
prevent persons from falling. (a) dangers, liable to arise at the
workplace, are prevented;
• Hoist: A machine, which lifts materials (b) excessively or unnecessarily
or persons by means of a platform, strenuous work positions and
which runs on guides. movements are avoided;
(c) organisation of work takes into
• Lifting gear: Any gear or tackle by account the safety and health of
means of which a load can be attached workers;
to a lifting appliance but which does not (d) materials and products used are
form an integral part of the appliance or suitable from a safety and health
load. point of view;
(e) working methods are adopted to
• Lifting appliance: Any stationary or safeguard workers against the
mobile appliance used for raising or harmful effects of chemical,
lowering persons or loads. physical and biological agents.

• Means of access or egress:

iii) establish committees with repre-
sentatives of workers and
Passageways, corridors, stairs, plat-
management or make other
forms, ladders and any other means for
arrangement for the participation of
entering or leaving the workplace or for
workers in ensuring safe working
escaping in case of danger.
conditions.
• Scaffold: Any fixed, suspended or iv) arrange for periodic safety inspec-
mobile temporary structure supporting tions by competent persons of all
workers and material or to gain access buildings, plant, equipment, tools,
to any such structure and which is not a machinery, workplaces and review
lifting appliance as defined above. of systems of work, regulations,
standards or codes of practice. The
• Toe-board: A barrier placed along the competent person should examine
edge of a scaffold platform, runway, and ascertain the safety of
etc., and secured there to guard against construction machinery and
the slipping of persons or the falling of equipment.
material.
v) provide such supervision to ensure
• Worker: Any person engaged in that workers perform their work with
construction activity. due regard to safety and health of
theirs as well as that of others.
• Workplace: All places where workers vi) Employ only those workers who are
need to be or to go by reason of their qualified, trained and suited by their
work. age, physique, state of health and
4.0 GENERAL DUTIES skill.

4.1 GENERAL DUTIES OF vii) satisfy themselves that all workers

EXECUTION AGENCIES are informed and instructed in the
hazards connected with their work
4.1.1 Execution agency should: and environment and trained in the
precautions necessary to avoid
i) provide means and organisation to accidents and injury to health.
comply with the safety and health viii) Ensure that buildings, plant,
measures required at the workplace. equipment, tools, machinery or
ii) provide and maintain workplaces, workplaces in which a dangerous
plant, equipment, tools and defect has been found should not be
machinery and organise used until the defect has been
rectified.

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 ix) Organise for and remain always substances, running machines or
prepared to take immediate steps to vehicles and heavy equipment etc.
stop the operation and evacuate
xvii) Obtain the necessary
workers as appropriate, where there
clearance/permits as required and
is an imminent danger to the safety
specified by owner
of workers.
x) establish a checking system by xviii) As per the Govt. circular as
which it can be ascertained that all amended from time to time all
the members of a shift, including contractors who employ more than
operators of mobile equipment, have 50 workers or where the contract
returned to the camp or base at the value exceeds Rs. 50 crores, the
close of work on dispersed sites and following facilities are to be provided
where small groups of workers by contractor at site :
operate in isolation. • Arrangement for drinking water
xi) provide appropriate first aid, training • Toilet facilities
and welfare facilities to workers as
per various statutes like the • A creche where 10 or more women
Factories Act, 1948 etc. and, workers are having children below
whenever collective measures are the age of 6 years
not feasible or are insufficient, • Transport arrangement for attending
provide and maintain personal to emergencies
protective equipment and clothing in
line with the requirement as per xix) should deploy a safety officer at site
OISD-STD-155 (Vol. I& II) on 4.2 GENERAL DUTIES OF OWNERS
Personnel Protective Equipment.
They should also provide access to 4.2.1 Owners should:
workers to occupational health
services. i) co-ordinate or nominate a
competent person to co-ordinate all
xii) Educate workers about their right activities relating to safety and
and the duty at any workplace to health on their construction projects;
participate in ensuring safe working ii) inform all contractors on the project
conditions to the extent of their of special risks to health and safety;
control over the equipment and iii) Ensure that executing agency is
methods of work and to express aware of the owner's requirements
views on working procedures and the executing agency's
adopted as may affect safety and responsibilities with respect to
health. safetry practices before starting the
xiii) Ensure that except in an job.
emergency, workers, unless duly 5.0 SAFETY PRACTICES AT
authorised, should not interfere with, WORK PLACES
remove, alter or displace any safety
device or other appliance furnished 5.1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
for their protection or the protection
5.1.1 All openings and other areas likely to
of others, or interfere with any
pose danger to workers should be
method or process adopted with a clearly indicated.
view to avoiding accidents and injury
to health. 5.1.2 Workers & Supervisors should use
the safety helmet and other requisite
xiv) Ensure that workers do not operate Personal Protective Equipment
or interfere with plant and equipment
according to job & site requirement.
that they have not been duly
They should be trained to use
authorised to operate, maintain or personal protective equipment.
use.
5.1.3 Never use solvents, alkalis and
xv) Ensure that workers do not sleep,
other oils to clean the skin.
rest or cook etc in dangerous places
such as scaffolds, railway tracks, 5.1.4 Lift the load with back straight and
garages, confined spaces or in the knees bent as far as possible. Seek
vicinity of fires, dangerous or toxic the help in case of heavy load.

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 5.1.5 Ensure the usage of correct and effectively covered or fenced and
tested tools and tackles. Don't allow displayed prominently.
the make shift tools and tackles.
5.4.4 As far as practicable, guardrails and
5.1.6 No loose clothing should be allowed toe-boards should be provided to
while working near rotating protect workers from falling from
equipment or working at heights. elevated workplaces.
5.2 MEANS OF ACCESS AND 5.5 PREVENTION OF
EGRESS UNAUTHORISED ENTRY

Adequate and safe means of access 5.5.1 Construction sites located in built-up
(atleast two, differently located) to areas and alongside vehicular and
and egress from all workplaces pedestrian traffic routes should be
should be provided. Same should be fenced to prevent the entry of
displayed and maintained. unauthorised persons.
5.3 HOUSEKEEPING 5.5.2 Visitors should not be allowed
access to construction sites unless
5.3.1 Ensure: accompanied by or authorised by a
competent person and provided with
i) proper storage of materials and
the appropriate protective
equipment;
equipment.
ii) removal of scrap, inflammable
material, waste and debris at 5.6 FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE
appropriate intervals. FIGHTING
5.3.2 Removal of loose materials, which
5.6.1 All necessary measures should be
are not required for use, to be
taken by the executing agency and
ensured. Accumulation of these at
owner to:
the site can obstruct means of
access to and egress from i) avoid the risk of fire;
workplaces and passageways. ii) control quickly and efficiently
any outbreak of fire;
5.3.3 Workplaces and passageways, that
iii) bring out a quick and safe
are slippery owing to oil, grease or
evacuation of persons.
other causes, should be cleaned up
iv) Inform unit/fire station control
or strewn with sand, sawdust, ash
room, where construction work
etc.
is carried out within existing
5.4 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST THE operating area.
FALL OF MATERIALS &
5.6.2 Combustible materials such us
PERSONS AND COLLAPSE OF
packing materials, sawdust,
STRUCTURES
greasy/oily waste and scrap wood or
plastics should not be allowed to
5.4.1 Precautions should be taken such as accumulate in workplaces but
the provision of fencing, look-out
should be kept in closed metal
men or barriers to protect any
containers in a safe place.
person against injury by the fall of
materials, or tools or equipment 5.6.3 Places where workers are employed
being raised or lowered. should, if necessary to prevent the
danger of fire, be provided with:
5.4.2 Where necessary to prevent danger,
guys, stays or supports should be i) suitable and sufficient fire-
used or other effective precautions extinguishing equipment, which
should be taken to prevent the should be easily visible and
collapse of structures or parts of accessible;
structures that are being erected, ii) an adequate water supply at
maintained, repaired, dismantled or sufficient pressure meeting the
demolished. requirements of various OISD
standards.
5.4.3 All openings through which workers
are liable to fall should be kept 5.6.4 To guard against danger at places
having combustible material,

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 workers should be trained in the d) be operated only by workers who
action to be taken in the event of have been authorised and given
fire, including the use of means of appropriate training.
escape. e) be provided with protective
guards, shields or other devices
5.6.5 At sites having combustible
as required.
material, suitable visual signs
should be provided to indicate ii) Adequate instructions for safe use
clearly the direction of escape in should be provided.
case of fire.
iii) Safe operating procedures should
5.6.6 Means of escape should be kept be established and used for all
clear at all times. Escape routes plant, machinery and equipment.
should be frequently inspected
iv) Operators of plant, machinery and
particularly in high structures and
equipment should not be distracted
where access is restricted.
while work is in progress.
5.7 LIGHTING
v) Plant, machinery and equipment
should be switched off when not in
5.7.1 Where natural lighting is not
use and isolated before any
adequate, working light fittings or
adjustment, clearing or maintenance
portable hand-lamps should be
is done.
provided at workplace on the
construction site where a worker will vi) Where trailing cables or hose pipes
do a job. are used they should be kept as
short as practicable and not allowed
5.7.2 Emergency lighting should be to create a hazard.
provided for personnel safety during
vii) All moving parts of machinery and
night time to facilitate standby
equipment should be enclosed or
lighting source, if normal system
adequately guarded.
fails.
viii) Every power-driven machine and
5.7.2 Artificial lighting should not produce
equipment should be provided with
glare or disturbing shadows.
adequate means, immediately
5.7.3 Lamps should be protected by accessible and readily identifiable to
guards against accidental breakage. the operator, of stopping it quickly
and preventing it from being started
5.7.4 The cables of portable electrical
again inadvertently.
lighting equipment should be of
adequate size & characteristics for ix) Operators of plant, machinery,
the power requirements and of equipment and tools should be
adequate mechanical strength to provided with PPEs, including where
withstand severe conditions in necessary, suitable ear protection.
construction operations.
5.8.2 Hand tools
5.8 PLANT, MACHINERY,
i) Hand tools should be repaired by
EQUIPMENT AND HAND TOOLS
competent persons.
5.8.1 General Provisions ii) Heads of hammers and other shock
tools should be dressed or ground to
i) Plant, machinery and equipment a suitable radius on the edge as
including hand tools, both manual soon as they begin to mushroom or
and power driven, should: crack.
a) be of proper design and iii) When not in use and while being
construction, taking into account carried or transported sharp tools
health, Safety and ergonomic should be kept in sheaths, shields,
principles. chests or other suitable containers.
b) be maintained in good working
order; iv) Only insulated or nonconducting
c) be used only for work for which they tools should be used on or near live
have been designed. electrical installations.

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 v) Only non-sparking tools should be c) have devices to stop them from a
used near or in the presence of safe place in an emergency.
flammable or explosive dusts or
vapours. ii) IC engines should not be run in
confined spaces unless adequate
5.8.3 Pneumatic Tools exhaust ventilation is provided.

i) Operating triggers on portable iii) When IC engines are being fuelled:

pneumatic tools should be:
a) so placed as to minimise the risk of a) the engine should be shut off.
accidental starting of the machine. b) care should be taken to avoid
b) so arranged as to close the air inlet spilling fuel;
valve automatically when the c) no person should smoke or have an
pressure of the operator's hand is naked light in the vicinity.
removed. d) a fire extinguisher should be kept
readily available.
ii) Hose and hose connections for
iv) Secondary fuel reservoir should be
compressed air supply to portable
pneumatic tools should be: placed outside the engine room.

a) designed and tested for the

pressure and service for which they 6.0 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
are intended;
b) fastened securely on the pipe outlet The various common activities in
and equipped with the safety chain, construction are as under:
as appropriate.
• Excavation
iii) Pneumatic shock tools should be
equipped with safety clips or
• Scaffolding, Platforms & Ladders
retainers to prevent dies and tools • Structural Work, Laying of
from being accidentally expelled Reinforcement & Concreting
from the barrel. • Road Work (Laying of roads)
iv) Pneumatic tools should be • Cutting /Welding
disconnected from power and the
pressure in hose lines released • Working in Confined Space
before any adjustment or repair is • Proof/Pressure Testing
made.
• Working at Heights
5.8.4 Electrical Tools • Handling & Lifting Equipments

i) Low voltage portable electrical tools • Vehicle Movement

should generally be used. • Electrical
ii) All electrical tools should be
earthed, unless they are "all
• Offshore
insulated" or "double insulated" tools • Demolition
which do not require earthing. • Radiography
iii) All electrical tools should get • Sand/shot blasting/ spray
inspected and maintained on a painting
regular basis by a competent
electrician and complete records
• Work above water
kept. The safe practices to be followed
during the implementation of above
5.8.5 Engines
construction activities are given
i) Engines should: below:
a) be installed so that they can be 6.1 EXCAVATION
started safely and the maximum
safe speed cannot be exceeded. 6.1.1 All excavation work should be
b) have controls for limiting speed. planned and the method of
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 work required should be decided its collapse and thereby endanger
considering the following: any person unless precautions such
as the provision of shoring or piling
i) the stability of the ground;
are taken to prevent the sides from
ii) the excavation will not affect
collapsing.
adjoining buildings, structures or
roadways; 6.1.8 Adequately anchored stop blocks
iii) to prevent hazard, the gas, water, and barriers should be provided to
electrical and other public utilities prevent vehicles being driven into
should be shut off or the excavation. Heavy vehicles
disconnected, if necessary; should not be allowed near the
iv) presence of underground pipes, excavation unless the support work
cable conductors, etc., has been specially designed to
v) the position of culvert/bridges, permit it.
temporary roads and spoil heaps
6.1.9 If an excavation is likely to affect the
should be determined;
security of a structure on which
6.1.2 Before digging begins on site, all persons are working, precautions
excavation work should be planned should be taken to protect the
and the method of excavation and structure from collapse.
the type of support work required
6.1.10 Barricade at 1m height (with red &
decided.
white band/self glowing caution
6.1.3 All excavation work should be board) should be provided for
supervised. excavations beyond 1.5m depth.
Provide two entries/exits for such
6.1.4 Sites of excavations should be
excavation.
thoroughly inspected:
6.1.11 Necessary precautions should be
i) daily, prior to each shift and after
taken for underground utility lines
interruption in work of more than
like cables, sewers etc. and
one day;
necessary approvals/clearances
ii) after every blasting operation;
from the concerned authorities shall
iii) after an unexpected fall of
be obtained before commencement
ground;
of the excavation job.
iv) after substantial damage to
supports; 6.1.12 Water shall be pumped/bailed out, if
v) after a heavy rain, frost or snow; any accumulates in the trench.
vi) when boulder formations are Necessary precautions should be
encountered. taken to prevent entry of surface
water in trenches.
6.1.5 Safe angle of repose while
excavating trenches exceeding 6.1.13 During rains, the soil becomes
1.5m depth upto 3.0m should be loose. Take additional precaution
maintained. Based on site against collapse of side wall.
conditions, provide proper slope,
0 6.1.14 In hazardous areas, air should be
usually 45 ,and suitable bench of
tested to ascertain its quality. No
0.5m width at every 1.5m depth of
one should be allowed entry till it is
excavation in all soils except hard
suitable for breathing.
rock or provide proper shoring and
strutting to prevent cave-in or slides. 6.1.15 In case of mechanised excavation,
precaution shall be taken to not to
6.1.6 As far as possible, excavated earth
allow anybody to come within one
should not be placed within one
meter of extreme reach of the
meter of the edge of the trench or
mechanical shovel. The mechanised
depth of trench whichever is greater.
excavator shall be operated by a
6.1.7 Don't allow vehicles to operate too well-trained experienced operator.
close to excavated area. Maintain When not in operation, the machine
atleast 2m distance from edge of shall be kept on firm leveled ground
excavation. No load, plant or with mechanical shovel resting on
equipment should be placed or ground. Wheel or belt shall be
moved near the edge of any suitably jammed to prevent any
excavation where it is likely to cause accidental movement of the

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 machine. Suitable precautions as viii) Tubes should be free from cracks,
per manufacturer guidelines should splits and excessive corrosion and
be taken for dozers, graders and be straight to the eye, and tube ends
other heavy machines. cut cleanly square with the tube
axis.
6.1.16 In case of blasting, follow strictly
IS:4081-1986 & Indian Explosive ix) Scaffolds should be designed for
Act and rules for storage, handling their maximum load as per relevant
and carrying of explosive materials code.
and execution of blasting operation.
x) Scaffolds should be adequately
6.2 SCAFFOLDING, PLATFORMS & braced.
LADDERS
xi) Scaffolds which are not designed to
6.2.1 Metal as material of construction be independent should be rigidly
connected to the building at
i) A scaffold should be provided and designated vertical and horizontal
maintained or other equally safe and places.
suitable provision should be made
xii) A scaffold should never extend
where work cannot safely be done
above the highest anchorage to an
on or from the ground or from part of
extent which might endanger its
a building or other permanent
stability and strength.
structure.
xiii) Loose bricks, drainpipes, chimney-
ii) Scaffolds should be provided with
pots or other unsuitable material
safe means of access, such as
should not be used for the
stairs, ladders or ramps. Ladders
construction or support of any part
should be secured against
of a scaffold.
inadvertent movement.
xiv) Scaffolds should be inspected and
iii) Every scaffold should be
certified:
constructed, erected and maintained
so as to prevent collapse or (a) before being taken into use;
accidental displacement when in (b) at periodic intervals thereafter as
use. prescribed for different types of
scaffolds;
iv) Every scaffold and part thereof
(c) after any alteration, interruption in
should be constructed :
use, exposure to weather or
(a) in such a way so as not to cause seismic conditions or any other
hazards for workers during erec- occurrence likely to have affected
tion and dismantling; their strength or stability.
(b) in such a way so as guard rails
xv) Inspection should more particularly
and other protective devices,
ascertain that:
platforms, ladders, stairs or
ramps can be easily put together; (a) the scaffold is of suitable type
(c) with sound material and of and adequate for the job;
requisite size and strength for the (b) materials used in its construction
purpose for which it is to be used are sound and of sufficient
and maintained in a proper strength;
condition. (c) it is of sound construction and
stable;
v) Boards and planks used for scaf-
(d) that the required safeguards are
folds should be protected against
in position.
splitting.
xvi) A scaffold should not be erected,
vi) Materials used in the construction of
substantially altered or dismantled
scaffolds should be stored under
except by or under the supervision.
good conditions and apart from any
material unsuitable for scaffolds. xvii) Every scaffold should be maintained
in good and proper condition, and
vii) Couplers should not cause
every part should be kept fixed or
deformation in tubes. Couplers
secured so that no part can be
should be made of drop forged steel
or equivalent material.

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OISD-GDN-192

Oil Industry Safety Directorate

Government of India
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

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 CONTENTS

SECTION Page No.

1.0 Introduction 1
2.0 Scope 1
3.0 Definitions 1
4.0 General Duties 2
4.1 General Duties Of Execution Agencies 2
4.2 General Duties Of Owners 3
5.0 Safety Practices At Work Places 3
5.1 General Provisions 3
5.2 Means Of Access And Egress 4
5.3 Housekeeping 4
5.4 Precautions Against The Fall Of Materials And Persons, 4
And Collapse Of Structures
5.5 Prevention Of Unauthorised Entry 4
5.6 Fire Prevention And Fire Fighting 4
5.7 Lighting 5
5.8 Plant, Machinery, Equipment and Hand Tools 5
6.0 Construction Activities 6
6.1 Excavation 6
6.2 Scaffolding, Platforms & Ladders 8
6.3 Structural Work, Laying Of Reinforcement & Concreting 10
6.4 Road Work 13
6.5 Cutting/Welding 13
6.6 Working In Confined Spaces 14
6.7 Proof/Pressure Testing 15
6.8 Working At Heights 16
6.9 Handling And Lifting Equipment 17
6.10 Vehicle Movement 21
6.11 Electrical 22
6.12 Offshore 24
6.13 Demolition 27
6.14 Radiography 28
6.15 Sand/Shot Blasting / Spray Painting 28
6.16 Work above Water 29
7.0 Additional Safety Precaution for Units with Hydrocarbons 29
8.0 First Aid 30
9.0 Documentation 31
10.0 Safety Awareness & Training 31
11.0 References 32
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replace or supersede the prevailing statutory

1.0 INTRODUCTION requirements, which shall also be followed
as applicable. For Personal Protective
Safety in Construction Management Equipment, OISD-STD-155 (Part I&II) shall
deserves utmost attention especially in the be referred to. The scope of this document
hydrocarbon industry, such as Exploration, does not include the design aspects and
Refineries, Pipelines and Marketing quality checks during construction.
installations, Gas Processing units etc.
Construction is widely recognised as one of 3.0 DEFINITIONS
the accident prone activities. Most of the
accidents are caused by inadequate Definitions of various terminology are given
planning, failure during the construction below:
process and/or because of design
deficiencies. Besides property loss, • Adequate, appropriate or suitable are
accidents also result in injuries and fatalities used to describe qualitatively or
to the personnel; same needs to be quantitatively the means or method
prevented. used to protect the worker.
The reasons for accidents during • Brace: A structural member that holds
construction activities are related to unique one point in a fixed position with respect
nature of the industry, human behaviour, to another point; bracing is a system of
difficult work-site conditions, extended odd structural members designed to prevent
duty hours, lack of training & awareness and distortion of a structure.
inadequate safety management. Unsafe
working methods, equipment failure and • By hand: The work is done without the
improper housekeeping also tend to help of a mechanised tool.
increase the accident rate in construction.
Ensuring good quality of materials, • Competent Authority: A stautory agency
equipment and competent supervision along having the power to issue regulations,
with compliance of standard engineering orders or other instructions having the
practices shall go a long way to in built force of law.
safety into the system.
• Competent person: A person
The objective of this standard is to provide possessing adequate qualifications,
practical guidance on technical and educa- such as suitable training and sufficient
tional framework for safety and health in knowledge, experience and skill for the
construction with a view to: safe performance of the specific work.
(a) prevent accidents and harmful The competent authorities may define
appropriate criteria for the designation
effects on the health of workers
of such persons and may determine the
arising from employment in
construction; duties to be assigned to them.
(b) ensure appropriate safety during
implementation of construction;
• Execution agency:
(c) provide safety practice guidelines Any physical or legal person, having
for appropriate measures of contractual obligation with the owner,
planning, control and enforcement. and who employs one or more workers
on a construction site
2.0 SCOPE
• Owner:
This document specifies broad guidelines on
safe practices to be adhered to during Any physical or legal person for whom
construction activities in oil industry. construction job is carried out.
However, before commencing any job, It shall also include owner's designated
specific hazards and its effects should be representative/consultant/nominee/agent
assessed and necessary , authorised from time to time to act for
corrective/preventive actions should be and on its behalf, for supervising/
taken by all concerned. The document is
intended only to supplement and not to

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 coordinating the activities of the construction work so that, there is
execution agency. no risk of accident or injury to health
of workers. In particular,
• Hazard: Danger or potential danger. construction work should be
planned, prepared and undertaken
• Guard-rail: An adequately secured rail so that:
erected along an exposed edge to
prevent persons from falling. (a) dangers, liable to arise at the
workplace, are prevented;
• Hoist: A machine, which lifts materials (b) excessively or unnecessarily
or persons by means of a platform, strenuous work positions and
which runs on guides. movements are avoided;
(c) organisation of work takes into
• Lifting gear: Any gear or tackle by account the safety and health of
means of which a load can be attached workers;
to a lifting appliance but which does not (d) materials and products used are
form an integral part of the appliance or suitable from a safety and health
load. point of view;
(e) working methods are adopted to
• Lifting appliance: Any stationary or safeguard workers against the
mobile appliance used for raising or harmful effects of chemical,
lowering persons or loads. physical and biological agents.

• Means of access or egress:

iii) establish committees with repre-
sentatives of workers and
Passageways, corridors, stairs, plat-
management or make other
forms, ladders and any other means for
arrangement for the participation of
entering or leaving the workplace or for
workers in ensuring safe working
escaping in case of danger.
conditions.
• Scaffold: Any fixed, suspended or iv) arrange for periodic safety inspec-
mobile temporary structure supporting tions by competent persons of all
workers and material or to gain access buildings, plant, equipment, tools,
to any such structure and which is not a machinery, workplaces and review
lifting appliance as defined above. of systems of work, regulations,
standards or codes of practice. The
• Toe-board: A barrier placed along the competent person should examine
edge of a scaffold platform, runway, and ascertain the safety of
etc., and secured there to guard against construction machinery and
the slipping of persons or the falling of equipment.
material.
v) provide such supervision to ensure
• Worker: Any person engaged in that workers perform their work with
construction activity. due regard to safety and health of
theirs as well as that of others.
• Workplace: All places where workers vi) Employ only those workers who are
need to be or to go by reason of their qualified, trained and suited by their
work. age, physique, state of health and
4.0 GENERAL DUTIES skill.

4.1 GENERAL DUTIES OF vii) satisfy themselves that all workers

EXECUTION AGENCIES are informed and instructed in the
hazards connected with their work
4.1.1 Execution agency should: and environment and trained in the
precautions necessary to avoid
i) provide means and organisation to accidents and injury to health.
comply with the safety and health viii) Ensure that buildings, plant,
measures required at the workplace. equipment, tools, machinery or
ii) provide and maintain workplaces, workplaces in which a dangerous
plant, equipment, tools and defect has been found should not be
machinery and organise used until the defect has been
rectified.

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 ix) Organise for and remain always substances, running machines or
prepared to take immediate steps to vehicles and heavy equipment etc.
stop the operation and evacuate
xvii) Obtain the necessary
workers as appropriate, where there
clearance/permits as required and
is an imminent danger to the safety
specified by owner
of workers.
x) establish a checking system by xviii) As per the Govt. circular as
which it can be ascertained that all amended from time to time all
the members of a shift, including contractors who employ more than
operators of mobile equipment, have 50 workers or where the contract
returned to the camp or base at the value exceeds Rs. 50 crores, the
close of work on dispersed sites and following facilities are to be provided
where small groups of workers by contractor at site :
operate in isolation. • Arrangement for drinking water
xi) provide appropriate first aid, training • Toilet facilities
and welfare facilities to workers as
per various statutes like the • A creche where 10 or more women
Factories Act, 1948 etc. and, workers are having children below
whenever collective measures are the age of 6 years
not feasible or are insufficient, • Transport arrangement for attending
provide and maintain personal to emergencies
protective equipment and clothing in
line with the requirement as per xix) should deploy a safety officer at site
OISD-STD-155 (Vol. I& II) on 4.2 GENERAL DUTIES OF OWNERS
Personnel Protective Equipment.
They should also provide access to 4.2.1 Owners should:
workers to occupational health
services. i) co-ordinate or nominate a
competent person to co-ordinate all
xii) Educate workers about their right activities relating to safety and
and the duty at any workplace to health on their construction projects;
participate in ensuring safe working ii) inform all contractors on the project
conditions to the extent of their of special risks to health and safety;
control over the equipment and iii) Ensure that executing agency is
methods of work and to express aware of the owner's requirements
views on working procedures and the executing agency's
adopted as may affect safety and responsibilities with respect to
health. safetry practices before starting the
xiii) Ensure that except in an job.
emergency, workers, unless duly 5.0 SAFETY PRACTICES AT
authorised, should not interfere with, WORK PLACES
remove, alter or displace any safety
device or other appliance furnished 5.1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
for their protection or the protection
5.1.1 All openings and other areas likely to
of others, or interfere with any
pose danger to workers should be
method or process adopted with a clearly indicated.
view to avoiding accidents and injury
to health. 5.1.2 Workers & Supervisors should use
the safety helmet and other requisite
xiv) Ensure that workers do not operate Personal Protective Equipment
or interfere with plant and equipment
according to job & site requirement.
that they have not been duly
They should be trained to use
authorised to operate, maintain or personal protective equipment.
use.
5.1.3 Never use solvents, alkalis and
xv) Ensure that workers do not sleep,
other oils to clean the skin.
rest or cook etc in dangerous places
such as scaffolds, railway tracks, 5.1.4 Lift the load with back straight and
garages, confined spaces or in the knees bent as far as possible. Seek
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 5.1.5 Ensure the usage of correct and effectively covered or fenced and
tested tools and tackles. Don't allow displayed prominently.
the make shift tools and tackles.
5.4.4 As far as practicable, guardrails and
5.1.6 No loose clothing should be allowed toe-boards should be provided to
while working near rotating protect workers from falling from
equipment or working at heights. elevated workplaces.
5.2 MEANS OF ACCESS AND 5.5 PREVENTION OF
EGRESS UNAUTHORISED ENTRY

Adequate and safe means of access 5.5.1 Construction sites located in built-up
(atleast two, differently located) to areas and alongside vehicular and
and egress from all workplaces pedestrian traffic routes should be
should be provided. Same should be fenced to prevent the entry of
displayed and maintained. unauthorised persons.
5.3 HOUSEKEEPING 5.5.2 Visitors should not be allowed
access to construction sites unless
5.3.1 Ensure: accompanied by or authorised by a
competent person and provided with
i) proper storage of materials and
the appropriate protective
equipment;
equipment.
ii) removal of scrap, inflammable
material, waste and debris at 5.6 FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE
appropriate intervals. FIGHTING
5.3.2 Removal of loose materials, which
5.6.1 All necessary measures should be
are not required for use, to be
taken by the executing agency and
ensured. Accumulation of these at
owner to:
the site can obstruct means of
access to and egress from i) avoid the risk of fire;
workplaces and passageways. ii) control quickly and efficiently
any outbreak of fire;
5.3.3 Workplaces and passageways, that
iii) bring out a quick and safe
are slippery owing to oil, grease or
evacuation of persons.
other causes, should be cleaned up
iv) Inform unit/fire station control
or strewn with sand, sawdust, ash
room, where construction work
etc.
is carried out within existing
5.4 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST THE operating area.
FALL OF MATERIALS &
5.6.2 Combustible materials such us
PERSONS AND COLLAPSE OF
packing materials, sawdust,
STRUCTURES
greasy/oily waste and scrap wood or
plastics should not be allowed to
5.4.1 Precautions should be taken such as accumulate in workplaces but
the provision of fencing, look-out
should be kept in closed metal
men or barriers to protect any
containers in a safe place.
person against injury by the fall of
materials, or tools or equipment 5.6.3 Places where workers are employed
being raised or lowered. should, if necessary to prevent the
danger of fire, be provided with:
5.4.2 Where necessary to prevent danger,
guys, stays or supports should be i) suitable and sufficient fire-
used or other effective precautions extinguishing equipment, which
should be taken to prevent the should be easily visible and
collapse of structures or parts of accessible;
structures that are being erected, ii) an adequate water supply at
maintained, repaired, dismantled or sufficient pressure meeting the
demolished. requirements of various OISD
standards.
5.4.3 All openings through which workers
are liable to fall should be kept 5.6.4 To guard against danger at places
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 workers should be trained in the d) be operated only by workers who
action to be taken in the event of have been authorised and given
fire, including the use of means of appropriate training.
escape. e) be provided with protective
guards, shields or other devices
5.6.5 At sites having combustible
as required.
material, suitable visual signs
should be provided to indicate ii) Adequate instructions for safe use
clearly the direction of escape in should be provided.
case of fire.
iii) Safe operating procedures should
5.6.6 Means of escape should be kept be established and used for all
clear at all times. Escape routes plant, machinery and equipment.
should be frequently inspected
iv) Operators of plant, machinery and
particularly in high structures and
equipment should not be distracted
where access is restricted.
while work is in progress.
5.7 LIGHTING
v) Plant, machinery and equipment
should be switched off when not in
5.7.1 Where natural lighting is not
use and isolated before any
adequate, working light fittings or
adjustment, clearing or maintenance
portable hand-lamps should be
is done.
provided at workplace on the
construction site where a worker will vi) Where trailing cables or hose pipes
do a job. are used they should be kept as
short as practicable and not allowed
5.7.2 Emergency lighting should be to create a hazard.
provided for personnel safety during
vii) All moving parts of machinery and
night time to facilitate standby
equipment should be enclosed or
lighting source, if normal system
adequately guarded.
fails.
viii) Every power-driven machine and
5.7.2 Artificial lighting should not produce
equipment should be provided with
glare or disturbing shadows.
adequate means, immediately
5.7.3 Lamps should be protected by accessible and readily identifiable to
guards against accidental breakage. the operator, of stopping it quickly
and preventing it from being started
5.7.4 The cables of portable electrical
again inadvertently.
lighting equipment should be of
adequate size & characteristics for ix) Operators of plant, machinery,
the power requirements and of equipment and tools should be
adequate mechanical strength to provided with PPEs, including where
withstand severe conditions in necessary, suitable ear protection.
construction operations.
5.8.2 Hand tools
5.8 PLANT, MACHINERY,
i) Hand tools should be repaired by
EQUIPMENT AND HAND TOOLS
competent persons.
5.8.1 General Provisions ii) Heads of hammers and other shock
tools should be dressed or ground to
i) Plant, machinery and equipment a suitable radius on the edge as
including hand tools, both manual soon as they begin to mushroom or
and power driven, should: crack.
a) be of proper design and iii) When not in use and while being
construction, taking into account carried or transported sharp tools
health, Safety and ergonomic should be kept in sheaths, shields,
principles. chests or other suitable containers.
b) be maintained in good working
order; iv) Only insulated or nonconducting
c) be used only for work for which they tools should be used on or near live
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 v) Only non-sparking tools should be c) have devices to stop them from a
used near or in the presence of safe place in an emergency.
flammable or explosive dusts or
vapours. ii) IC engines should not be run in
confined spaces unless adequate
5.8.3 Pneumatic Tools exhaust ventilation is provided.

i) Operating triggers on portable iii) When IC engines are being fuelled:

pneumatic tools should be:
a) so placed as to minimise the risk of a) the engine should be shut off.
accidental starting of the machine. b) care should be taken to avoid
b) so arranged as to close the air inlet spilling fuel;
valve automatically when the c) no person should smoke or have an
pressure of the operator's hand is naked light in the vicinity.
removed. d) a fire extinguisher should be kept
readily available.
ii) Hose and hose connections for
iv) Secondary fuel reservoir should be
compressed air supply to portable
pneumatic tools should be: placed outside the engine room.

a) designed and tested for the

pressure and service for which they 6.0 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
are intended;
b) fastened securely on the pipe outlet The various common activities in
and equipped with the safety chain, construction are as under:
as appropriate.
• Excavation
iii) Pneumatic shock tools should be
equipped with safety clips or
• Scaffolding, Platforms & Ladders
retainers to prevent dies and tools • Structural Work, Laying of
from being accidentally expelled Reinforcement & Concreting
from the barrel. • Road Work (Laying of roads)
iv) Pneumatic tools should be • Cutting /Welding
disconnected from power and the
pressure in hose lines released • Working in Confined Space
before any adjustment or repair is • Proof/Pressure Testing
made.
• Working at Heights
5.8.4 Electrical Tools • Handling & Lifting Equipments

i) Low voltage portable electrical tools • Vehicle Movement

should generally be used. • Electrical
ii) All electrical tools should be
earthed, unless they are "all
• Offshore
insulated" or "double insulated" tools • Demolition
which do not require earthing. • Radiography
iii) All electrical tools should get • Sand/shot blasting/ spray
inspected and maintained on a painting
regular basis by a competent
electrician and complete records
• Work above water
kept. The safe practices to be followed
during the implementation of above
5.8.5 Engines
construction activities are given
i) Engines should: below:
a) be installed so that they can be 6.1 EXCAVATION
started safely and the maximum
safe speed cannot be exceeded. 6.1.1 All excavation work should be
b) have controls for limiting speed. planned and the method of
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 work required should be decided its collapse and thereby endanger
considering the following: any person unless precautions such
as the provision of shoring or piling
i) the stability of the ground;
are taken to prevent the sides from
ii) the excavation will not affect
collapsing.
adjoining buildings, structures or
roadways; 6.1.8 Adequately anchored stop blocks
iii) to prevent hazard, the gas, water, and barriers should be provided to
electrical and other public utilities prevent vehicles being driven into
should be shut off or the excavation. Heavy vehicles
disconnected, if necessary; should not be allowed near the
iv) presence of underground pipes, excavation unless the support work
cable conductors, etc., has been specially designed to
v) the position of culvert/bridges, permit it.
temporary roads and spoil heaps
6.1.9 If an excavation is likely to affect the
should be determined;
security of a structure on which
6.1.2 Before digging begins on site, all persons are working, precautions
excavation work should be planned should be taken to protect the
and the method of excavation and structure from collapse.
the type of support work required
6.1.10 Barricade at 1m height (with red &
decided.
white band/self glowing caution
6.1.3 All excavation work should be board) should be provided for
supervised. excavations beyond 1.5m depth.
Provide two entries/exits for such
6.1.4 Sites of excavations should be
excavation.
thoroughly inspected:
6.1.11 Necessary precautions should be
i) daily, prior to each shift and after
taken for underground utility lines
interruption in work of more than
like cables, sewers etc. and
one day;
necessary approvals/clearances
ii) after every blasting operation;
from the concerned authorities shall
iii) after an unexpected fall of
be obtained before commencement
ground;
of the excavation job.
iv) after substantial damage to
supports; 6.1.12 Water shall be pumped/bailed out, if
v) after a heavy rain, frost or snow; any accumulates in the trench.
vi) when boulder formations are Necessary precautions should be
encountered. taken to prevent entry of surface
water in trenches.
6.1.5 Safe angle of repose while
excavating trenches exceeding 6.1.13 During rains, the soil becomes
1.5m depth upto 3.0m should be loose. Take additional precaution
maintained. Based on site against collapse of side wall.
conditions, provide proper slope,
0 6.1.14 In hazardous areas, air should be
usually 45 ,and suitable bench of
tested to ascertain its quality. No
0.5m width at every 1.5m depth of
one should be allowed entry till it is
excavation in all soils except hard
suitable for breathing.
rock or provide proper shoring and
strutting to prevent cave-in or slides. 6.1.15 In case of mechanised excavation,
precaution shall be taken to not to
6.1.6 As far as possible, excavated earth
allow anybody to come within one
should not be placed within one
meter of extreme reach of the
meter of the edge of the trench or
mechanical shovel. The mechanised
depth of trench whichever is greater.
excavator shall be operated by a
6.1.7 Don't allow vehicles to operate too well-trained experienced operator.
close to excavated area. Maintain When not in operation, the machine
atleast 2m distance from edge of shall be kept on firm leveled ground
excavation. No load, plant or with mechanical shovel resting on
equipment should be placed or ground. Wheel or belt shall be
moved near the edge of any suitably jammed to prevent any
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 machine. Suitable precautions as viii) Tubes should be free from cracks,
per manufacturer guidelines should splits and excessive corrosion and
be taken for dozers, graders and be straight to the eye, and tube ends
other heavy machines. cut cleanly square with the tube
axis.
6.1.16 In case of blasting, follow strictly
IS:4081-1986 & Indian Explosive ix) Scaffolds should be designed for
Act and rules for storage, handling their maximum load as per relevant
and carrying of explosive materials code.
and execution of blasting operation.
x) Scaffolds should be adequately
6.2 SCAFFOLDING, PLATFORMS & braced.
LADDERS
xi) Scaffolds which are not designed to
6.2.1 Metal as material of construction be independent should be rigidly
connected to the building at
i) A scaffold should be provided and designated vertical and horizontal
maintained or other equally safe and places.
suitable provision should be made
xii) A scaffold should never extend
where work cannot safely be done
above the highest anchorage to an
on or from the ground or from part of
extent which might endanger its
a building or other permanent
stability and strength.
structure.
xiii) Loose bricks, drainpipes, chimney-
ii) Scaffolds should be provided with
pots or other unsuitable material
safe means of access, such as
should not be used for the
stairs, ladders or ramps. Ladders
construction or support of any part
should be secured against
of a scaffold.
inadvertent movement.
xiv) Scaffolds should be inspected and
iii) Every scaffold should be
certified:
constructed, erected and maintained
so as to prevent collapse or (a) before being taken into use;
accidental displacement when in (b) at periodic intervals thereafter as
use. prescribed for different types of
scaffolds;
iv) Every scaffold and part thereof
(c) after any alteration, interruption in
should be constructed :
use, exposure to weather or
(a) in such a way so as not to cause seismic conditions or any other
hazards for workers during erec- occurrence likely to have affected
tion and dismantling; their strength or stability.
(b) in such a way so as guard rails
xv) Inspection should more particularly
and other protective devices,
ascertain that:
platforms, ladders, stairs or
ramps can be easily put together; (a) the scaffold is of suitable type
(c) with sound material and of and adequate for the job;
requisite size and strength for the (b) materials used in its construction
purpose for which it is to be used are sound and of sufficient
and maintained in a proper strength;
condition. (c) it is of sound construction and
stable;
v) Boards and planks used for scaf-
(d) that the required safeguards are
folds should be protected against
in position.
splitting.
xvi) A scaffold should not be erected,
vi) Materials used in the construction of
substantially altered or dismantled
scaffolds should be stored under
except by or under the supervision.
good conditions and apart from any
material unsuitable for scaffolds. xvii) Every scaffold should be maintained
in good and proper condition, and
vii) Couplers should not cause
every part should be kept fixed or
deformation in tubes. Couplers
secured so that no part can be
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 displaced in consequence of normal more than 100mm apart, to give
use. support to each plank.
xviii) If out-rigger scaffolding is to be x) Platform plank shall not project
used, it should be specifically beyond its end support to a distance
designed and inspected before exceeding 4 times the thickness of
putting in use. plank, unless it is effectively secured
to prevent tipping. Cantilever planks
6.2.2 Lifting appliances on scaffolds
should be avoided.
i) When a lifting appliance is to be xi) The platform edges shall be
used on a scaffold: provided with 150mm high toe board
to eliminate hazards of tools or other
(a) the parts of the scaffold should
objects falling from platform.
be carefully inspected to
determine the additional xii) Erect ladders in the “four up-one out
strengthening and other safety position”
measures required;
xiii) Lash ladder securely with the
(b) any movement of the scaffold
structure.
members should be prevented;
(c) if practicable, the uprights should xiv) Using non-slip devices, such as,
be rigidly connected to a solid rubber shoes or pointed steel ferules
part of the building at the place at the ladder foot, rubber wheels at
where the lifting appliance is ladder top, fixing wooden battens,
erected. cleats etc.
6.2.3 Prefabricated scaffolds xv) When ladder is used for climbing
over a platform, the ladder must be
i) In the case of prefabricated scaffold of sufficient length, to extend at least
systems, the instructions provided one meter above the platform, when
by the manufacturers or suppliers erected against the platform in “four
should be strictly adhered to. up-one out position.”
Prefabricated scaffolds should have
xvi) Portable ladders shall be used for
adequate arrangements for fixing
heights not more than 4mt. Above
bracing.
4mt flights, fixed ladders shall be
ii) Frames of different types should not provided with at least 600 mm
be intermingled in a single scaffold. landings at every 6mt or less.
iii) Scaffolding shall be erected on firm xvii) The width of ladder shall not be less
and level ground. than 300mm and rungs shall be
spaced not more than 300mm.
iv) All members of metal scaffolding
shall be checked periodically to xviii) Every platform and means of access
screen out defective / rusted shall be kept free from obstruction.
members. All joints should be
xix) If grease, mud, gravel, mortar etc.,
properly lubricated for easy
fall on platform or scaffolds, these
tightening.
shall be removed immediately to
v) Entry to scaffolding should be avoid slippage.
restricted.
xx) Workers shall not be allowed to
vi) Erection, alteration and removal work on scaffolds during storms or
shall be done under supervision of high wind. After heavy rain or
experienced personnel. storms, scaffolds shall be inspected
before reuse.
vii) Use of barrels, boxes, loose bricks
etc., for supporting platform shall not xxi) Don't overload the scaffolding.
be permitted. Remove excess material and scrap
immediately.
viii) Each supporting member of platform
shall be securely fastened and xxii) Dismantling of scaffolds shall be
braced done in a pre-planned sequential
manner.
ix) Where planks are butt-joined, two
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 6.2.4 Suspended scaffolds/boatwain's engineering works, formwork,
chair falsework and shoring should be
carried out by trained workers only
i) In addition to the requirements for under the supervision of a
scaffolds in general as regards competent person.
soundness, stability and protection
ii) Precautions should be taken to
against the risk of falls, suspended
guard against danger to workers
scaffolds should meet the following
arising from any temporary state of
specific requirements.
weakness or instability of a
(a) platforms should be designed structure.
and built with dimensions that are
iii) Formwork, falsework and shoring
compatible with the stability of
should be so designed, constructed
the structure as a whole,
and maintained that it will safely
especially the length;
support all loads that may be
(b) the number or anchorage should
imposed on it.
be compatible with the
dimensions of the platform; iv) Formwork should be so designed
(c) the safety of workers should be and erected that working platforms,
safeguarded by an extra rope means of access, bracing and
having a point of attachment means of handling and stabilising
independent of the anchorage are easily fixed to the formwork
arrangements of the scaffold; structure.
(d) the anchorage and other
6.3.2. Erection and dismantling of steel
elements of support of the
and prefabricated structures
scaffold should be designed and
built in such a way as to ensure
sufficient strength; i) The safety of workers employed on
the erection and dismantling of steel
(e) the ropes, winches, pulleys or
and prefabricated structures should
pulley blocks should be
designed, assembled, used and be ensured by appropriate means,
such as provision and use of:
maintained according to the
requirements established for (a) ladders, gangways or fixed
lifting gear adapted to the lifting platforms;
of persons according to national (b) platforms, buckets, boatswain's
laws and regulations; chairs or other appropriate
(f) Before use, the whole structure means suspended from lifting
should be checked by a appliances;
competent person. (c) safety harnesses and lifelines,
6.2.5 Bamboo Scaffolding catch nets or catch platforms;
(d) Power-operated mobile working
platforms.
i) In general, it should be avoided as
far as possible. It should not be ii) Steel and prefabricated structures
used in the unit/off-site areas and should be so designed and made
where hot work is to be done. that they can be safely transported
and erected.
ii) For construction and maintenance of
residential and office buildings, iii) In addition to the need for the
situated outside explosive licensed stability of the part when erected,
area, bamboo scaffold, if used, the design should explicitly take
should conform to provisions given following into account:
in lS-3696 (Part 1)-1987.
(a) the conditions and methods of
6.3 STRUCTURAL WORK, LAYING attachment in the operations of
OF REINFORCEMENT & transport, storing and temporary
CONCRETING support during erection or
dismantling as applicable;
6.3.1 General provisions
(b) Methods for the provision of
safeguards such as railings and
i) The erection or dismantling of
working platforms, and, when
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 easily on the structural steel or (a) be of such shape and dimensions
prefabricated parts. as to ensure a secure grip
without damaging the part;
iv) The hooks and other devices built in
(b) be marked with the maximum
or provided on the structural steel or
permissible load in the most
prefabricated parts that are required
unfavourable lifting conditions.
for lifting and transporting them
should be so shaped, dimensioned x) Structural steel or prefabricated
and positioned as: parts should be lifted by methods or
appliances that prevent them from
(a) to withstand with a sufficient
spinning accidentally.
margin the stresses to which they
are subjected; xi) When necessary to prevent danger,
(b) Not to set up stresses in the part before they are raised from the
that could cause failures, or ground, structural steel or
stresses in the structure itself not prefabricated parts should be
provided for in the plans, and be provided with safety devices such as
designed to permit easy release railings and working platforms to
from the lifting appliance. Lifting prevent falls of persons.
points for floor and staircase
xii) While structural steel or
units should be located (recessed
prefabricated parts are being
if necessary) so that they do not
erected, the workers should be
protrude above the surface;
provided with appliances for guiding
(c) To avoid imbalance or distortion
them as they are being lifted and set
of the lifted load.
down, so as to avoid crushing of
v) Storeplaces should be so hands and to facilitate the
constructed that: operations. Use of such appliances
should be ensured.
(a) there is no risk of structural steel
or prefabricated parts falling or xiii) A raised structural steel or
overturning; prefabricated part should be so
(b) storage conditions generally secured and wall units so propped
ensure stability and avoid that their stability cannot be
damage having regard to the imperiled, even by external agencies
method of storage and atmo- such as wind and passing loads
spheric conditions; before its release from the lifting
(c) racks are set on firm ground and appliance.
designed so that units cannot
xiv) At work places, instruction should be
move accidentally.
given to the workers on the
vi) While they are being stored, methods, arrangements and means
transported, raised or set down, required for the storage, transport,
structural steel or prefabricated lifting and erection of structural steel
parts should not be subjected to or prefabricated parts, and, before
stresses prejudicial to their stability. erection starts, a meeting of all
those responsible should be held to
vii) Every lifting appliance should:
discuss and confirm the
(a) be suitable for the operations and requirements for safe erection.
not be capable of accidental
xv) During transportation within the
disconnection;
construction area, attachments such
(b) be approved or tested as per
as slings and stirrups mounted on
statutory requirement.
structural steel or prefabricated
viii) Lifting hooks should be of the self- parts should be securely fastened to
closing type or of a safety type and the parts.
should have the maximum
xvi) Structural steel or prefabricated
permissible load marked on them.
parts should be so transported that
ix) Tongs, clamps and other appliances the conditions do not affect the
for lifting structural steel and stability of the parts or the means of
prefabricated parts should: transport result in jolting, vibration or
stresses due to blows, or loads of
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 xvii) When the method of erection does placed in position and secured
not permit the provision of other against dislodgment.
means of protection against fall of
6.3.3 Reinforcement
persons, the workplaces should be
protected by guardrails, and if
i) Ensure that workers use Personnel
appropriate by toe-boards.
Protective equipment like safety
xviii) When adverse weather conditions helmet, safety shoes, gloves etc.
such as snow, ice and wind or
ii) Don't place the hand below the rods
reduced visibility entail risks of
for checking clear distance. Use
accidents, the work should be
carried on with particular care, or, if measuring devices.
necessary, interrupted. iii) Don't wear loose clothes while
checking the rods.
xix) Structures should not be worked on
during violent storms or high winds, iv) Don't stand unnecessarily on
or when they are covered with ice or cantilever rods.
snow, or are slippery from other
causes. v) To carry out welding/cutting of rods,
safety procedures/precautions as
xx) If necessary, to prevent danger, mentioned in Item No. 6.5 to be
structural steel parts should be followed.
equipped with attachments for
suspended scaffolds, lifelines or vi) For supplying of rods at heights,
safety harnesses and other means proper staging and/or bundling to be
of protection. provided.

xxi) The risks of falling, to which workers vii) Ensure barricading and staging for
moving on high or sloping girders supplying and fixing of rods at
are exposed, should be limited by all height.
means of adequate collective viii) For short distance carrying of
protection or, where this is imposs- materials on shoulders, suitable
ible, by the use of a safety harness pads to be provided.
that is well secured to a strong
support. ix) While transporting material by
trucks/trailers, the rods shall not
xxii) Structural steel parts that are to be protrude in front of or by the sides of
erected at a great height should as driver's cabin. In case such
far as practicable be assembled on protrusion cannot be avoided behind
the ground. the deck, then it should not extend
rd
xxiii) When structural steel or 1/3 of deck length or 1.5M which
prefabricated parts are being ever is less and tied with red
erected, a sufficiently extended area flags/lights.
underneath the workplace should be 6.3.4 Concreting
barricaded or guarded
xxiv) Steel trusses that are being erected i) Ensure stability of shuttering work
should be adequately shored, before allowing concreting.
braced or guyed until they are ii) Barricade the concreting area while
permanently secured in position. pouring at height/depths.
xxv) Load-bearing structural member iii) Keep vibrator hoses, pumping
should not be dangerously concrete accessories in healthy
weakened by cutting, holing or other conditions and mechanically locked.
means.
iv) Pipelines in concrete pumping
xxvi) Structural members should not be system shall not be attached to
forced into place by the hoisting temporary structures such as
machine while any worker is in such scaffolds and formwork support as
a position that he could be injured the forces and movements may
by the operation. effect their integrity.
xxvii) Open-web steel joists that are
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 v) Check safety cages & guards with aggregate, shall be provided
around moving motors/parts etc. with PVC hand gloves and rubber
provided in concreting mixers. shoes with legging up to knee joints.
vi) Use Personal Protective Equipment 6.4.6 At the end of day's work, surplus hot
like gloves, safety shoes etc. while bitumen in tar boiler shall be
dealing with concrete and wear properly covered by a metal sheet,
respirators for dealing with cement. to prevent anything falling in it,
vii) Earthing of electrical mixers, 6.4.7 If bitumen accidentally falls on
vibrators, etc. should be done and ground, it shall be immediately
verified. covered by sprinkling sand, to
prevent anybody stepping on it.
viii) Cleaning of rotating drums of
Then it shall be removed with the
concrete mixers shall be done from
help of spade.
outside. Lockout devices shall be
provided where workers need to 6.4.8 For cement concrete roads, besides
enter. site barricading and installation of
warning signs for traffic diversion,
ix) Where concrete mixers are driven
safe practices mentioned in the
by internal combustion engine,
chapter on "Concreting", shall also
exhaust points shall be located
be applicable.
away from the worker's workstation
so as to eliminate their exposure to 6.5 CUTTING/WELDING
obnoxious fumes.
6.5.1 Common hazards involved in
x) Don't allow unauthorised person to
welding/cutting are sparks, molten
stand under the concreting area.
metal, flying particles, harmful light
xi) Ensure adequate lighting rays, electric shocks etc. Following
arrangements for carrying out precautions should be taken: -
concrete work during night.
i) A dry chemical type fire extinguisher
xii) Don't allow the same workers to shall be made available in the work
pour concrete round the clock. Insist area.
on shift pattern.
ii) Adequate ventilation shall be
xiii) During pouring, shuttering and its ensured by opening manholes and
supports should be continuously fixing a shield or forced circulation of
watched for defects. air etc, while doing a job in confined
space.
6.4 ROAD WORK
iii) Ensure that only approved and well-
6.4.1 Site shall be barricaded and maintained apparatus, such as
provided with warning signs, torches, manifolds, regulators or
including night warning lamps at pressure reducing valves, and
appropriate locations for traffic acetylene generators, be used.
diversion.
iv) All covers and panels shall be kept
6.4.2 Filled and empty bitumen drums in place, when operating an electric
shall be stacked separately at Arc welding machine.
designated places.
v) The work piece should be
6.4.3 Mixing aggregate with bitumen shall connected directly to Power supply,
preferably be done with the help of and not indirectly through
bitumen batch mixing plant, unless pipelines/structures/equipments etc.
operationally non-feasible.
vi) The welding receptacles shall be
6.4.4 Road rollers, Bitumen sprayers, rated for 63 A suitable for 415V, 3-
Pavement finishers shall be driven Phase system with a scraping earth.
by experienced drivers with valid Receptacles shall have necessary
driving license. mechanical interlocks and earthing
facilities.
6.4.5 Workers handling hot bitumen
sprayers or spreading bitumen vii) All cables, including welding and
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 any worn out or cracked insulation xxiv) Do not use matches to light torches,
before starting the job. Ground cable use a friction lighter.
should be separate without any
xxv) Move out any leaking cylinder
loose joints.
immediately.
viii) Cable coiling shall be maintained at
xxvi) Use trolleys for oxygen & acetylene
minimum level, if not avoidable.
cylinder and chain them.
ix) An energised electrode shall not be
xxvii) Always use Red hose for acetylene
left unattended.
and other fuel gases and Black for
x) The power source shall be turned off oxygen, and ensure that both are in
at the end of job. equal length.
xi) All gas cylinders shall be properly xxviii) Ensure that hoses are free from
secured in upright position. burns, cuts and cracks and properly
clamped.
xii) Acetylene cylinder shall be turned
and kept in such a way that the xxix) Avoid dragging hoses over sharp
valve outlet points away from edges and objects
oxygen cylinder.
xxx) Do not wrap hoses around cylinders
xiii) Acetylene cylinder key for opening when in use or stored.
valve shall be kept on valve stem,
xxxi) Protect hoses from flying sparks, hot
while cylinder is in use, so that the
slag, and other hot objects.
acetylene cylinder could be quickly
turned off in case of emergency. xxxii) Lubricants shall not be used on Ox-
Use flash back arrestors to prevent fuel gas equipment.
back-fire in acetylene/oxygen
xxxiii) During cutting/welding, use proper
cylinder.
type goggles/face shields.
xiv) When not in use, valves of all
cylinders shall be kept closed. 6.6 WORKING IN CONFINED SPACES

xv) All types of cylinders, whether full or 6.6.1 Following safety practices for
empty, shall be stored at cool, dry working in confined space like
place under shed. towers, columns, tanks and other
vessels should be followed in
xvi) Forced opening of any cylinder
addition to the safety guidelines for
valve should not be attempted.
specific jobs like scaffolding,
xvii) Lighted gas torch shall never be left cutting/welding etc.
unattended.
i) Shut down, isolate, depressurise
xviii) Store acetylene and oxygen
cylinders separately. and purge the vessel as per laid
down procedures.
xix) Store full and empty cylinders
ii) Entry inside the vessel and to carry
separately.
out any job should be done after
xx) Avoid cylinders coming into contact issuance of valid permit only in line
with heat. with the requirement of OISD-STD-
105.
xxi) Cylinders that are heavy or difficult
to carry by hand may be rolled on iii) Ensure proper and accessible
their bottom edge but never means of exit before entry inside a
dragged. confined space.
xxii) If cylinders have to be moved, be iv) The number of persons allowed
sure that the cylinder valves are inside the vessel should be limited
shut off. to avoid overcrowding.
xxiii) Before changing torches, shut off v) When the work is going on in the
the gas at the pressure reducing confined space, there should always
regulators and not by crimping the be one man standby at the nearby
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 vi) Before entering inside the vessels xix) The gas cylinders used for
underground or located at lower cutting/welding shall be kept
elevation, probability of dense outside.
vapours accumulating nearby
xx) All cables, hoses, welding
should also be considered in
equipment etc., shall be removed
addition to inside the vessel.
from confined space at end of each
vii) Ensure requisite O2 level before work day, even if the work is to be
entry in the confined space and resumed in the same space the next
monitor level periodically or other day.
wise use respiratory devices.
xxi) To the extent possible sludge shall
viii) Check for no Hydrocarbon or toxic be cleared and removed from
substances before entry and monitor outside before entering.
level periodically or use requisite
xxii) No naked light or flame or hot work
Personal Protective Equipment.
such as welding, cutting and
ix) Ensure adequate ventilation or use soldering should be permitted inside
respiratory devices. a confined space or area unless it
has been made completely free of
x) Depending upon need, necessary
the flammable atmosphere, tested
respirator system, gas masks and
and found safe by a competent
suit shall be worn by everyone
person. Only non-sparking tools and
entering confined space. In case of
flameproof hand lamps protected
sewer, OWS or in the confined area
with guard and safety torches
where there is a possibility of toxic
should be used inside such confined
or inert gas, gas masks shall be
space or area for initial inspection,
used by everyone while entering.
cleaning or other work required to
xi) Barricade the confined spaces be done for making the area safe.
during hoisting, radiography,
xxiii) Communication should be always
blasting, pressure testing etc.
maintained between the worker and
xii) Use 24V flameproof lamp fittings the attendant.
only for illumination.
6.7 PROOF/PRESSURE TESTING
xiii) Use tools with air motors or electric
tools with maximum voltage of 24V. 6.7.1 Review test procedure before
allowing testing with water or air or
xiv) House keeping shall be well
any other fluid.
maintained.
6.7.2 Provide relief valves of adequate
xv) Safety helmet, safety shoes and
size while testing with air or other
safety belt shall be worn by
gases.
everyone entering the confined
space. 6.7.3 Ensure compliance of necessary
precautions, step wise loading,
xvi) Don't wear loose clothing while
tightening of fasteners, grouting etc.
working in a confined space.
before and during testing.
xvii) In case of the vessels which are
6.7.4 Inform all concerned in advance of
likely to contain pyropheric
the testing.
substances (like Iron Sulphide),
special care need to be taken before 6.7.5 Keep the vents open before opening
opening the vessel. Attempt should any valve for filling/draining of liquid
be made to remove the pyropheric used for hydrotesting. The
substances. Otherwise, these filling/draining should not exceed the
should be always kept wet by designed rate for pressure testing.
suitable means.
6.7.6 Provide separate gauges of suitable
xviii) The cutting torches should also be range for pressurising pump and the
kept outside the vessel immediately equipment to be tested.
after the cutting.
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 6.7.8 Check the calibration of all ii) Roof work should only be
pressurising equipment and undertaken by workers who are
accessories and maintain records. physically and psychologically fit
and have the necessary knowledge
6.7.9 Take readings at pre-defined
and experience for such work.
intervals.
iii) Work on roofs shouldn't be carried
6.8 WORKING AT HEIGHTS
on in weather conditions that
6.8.1 General Provision threaten the safety of workers.
iv) Crawling boards, walkways and roof
i) While working at a height of more
ladders should be securely fastened
than 3 meters, ISI approved safety to a firm structure.
belt shall be used.
v) Roofing brackets should fit the slope
ii) While working at a height of more
of the roof and be securely
than 3 meters, permit should be supported.
issued by competent person before
commencement of the job. vi) Where it is necessary for a person
to kneel or crouch near the edge of
iii) Worker should be well trained on the roof, necessary precautions
usage of safety belt including its
should be taken.
proper usage at the time of
ascending/descending. vii) On a large roof where work have to
be carried out at or near the edge, a
iv) All tools should be carried in tool kits
simple barrier consisting of crossed
to avoid their falling.
scaffold tubes supporting a tubing
v) If the job is on fragile/sloping roof, guardrail may be provided.
roof walk ladders shall be used.
viii) All covers for openings in roofs
vi) Provide lifeline wherever required. should be of substantial construction
and be secured in position.
vii) Additional safety measures like
providing Fall Arrestor type Safety ix) Roofs with a pitch of more than 10
belt, safety net should be provided should be treated as sloping.
depending upon site conditions, job x) When work is being carried out on
requirements.
sloping roofs, sufficient and suitable
viii) Keep working area neat and clean. crawling boards or roof ladders
Remove scrap material immediately. should be provided and firmly
secured in position.
ix) Don't throw or drop
material/equipment from height. xi) During extensive work on the roof,
strong barriers or guardrails and toe-
x) Avoid jumping from one member to boards should be provided to stop a
another. Use proper passageway. person from falling off the roof.
xi) Keep both hands free while xii) Where workers are required to work
climbing. Don't try to bypass the on or near roofs or other places
steps of the ladder. covered with fragile material,
xii) Try to maintain calm at height. Avoid through which they are liable to fall,
over exertion. they should be provided with
suitable roof ladders or crawling
xiii) Avoid movements on beam. boards strong enough and when
xiv) Elevated workplaces including roofs spanning across the supports for the
should be provided with safe means roof covering to support those
of access and egress such as stairs, workers.
ramps or ladders. xiii) A minimum of two boards should be
6.8.2 Roof Work provided so that it is not necessary
for a person to stand on a fragile
i) All roof-work operations should be roof to move a board or a ladder, or
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 6.8.3 Work on tall chimneys c) haul heavy materials or
equipment up and down by hand
i) For the erection and repair of tall to or from the workplace on the
chimneys, scaffolding should be chimney;
provided. A safety net should be d) fasten pulleys or scaffolding to
maintained at a suitable distance reinforcing rings without first
below the scaffold. verifying their stability;
e) work alone;
ii) The scaffold floor should always be
f) climb a chimney that is not
at least 65 cm below the top of the
provided with securely anchored
chimney. ladders or rungs;
iii) Under the working floor of the g) Work on chimneys in use unless
scaffolding the next lower floor the necessary precautions to
should be left in position as a catch avoid danger from smoke and
platform. gases have been taken.
iv) The distance between the inside x) Work on independent chimneys
edge of the scaffold and the wall of should not be carried on in high
the chimney should not exceed 20 winds, icy conditions, fog or during
cm at any point. electrical storms.
v) Catch platforms should be erected 6.9 HANDLING AND LIFTING
over: EQUIPMENT:
(a) the entrance to the chimney; 6.9.1 General Provisions
(b) Passageways and working
places where workers could be Following are the general guidelines
endangered by falling objects. to be followed with regard to all
types of handling and lifting
vi) For climbing tall chimneys, access equipment in addition to the
should be provided by:
guidelines for specific type of
(a) stairs or ladders; equipments dealt later on.
(b) a column of iron rungs securely
embedded in the chimney wall; i) There should be a well-planned
(c) Other appropriate means. safety programme to ensure that all
the lifting appliances and lifting gear
vii) When workers use the outside rungs are selected, installed, examined,
to climb the chimney, a securely
tested, maintained, operated and
fastened steel core rope looped at
dismantled with a view to preventing
the free end and hanging down at the occurrence of any accident;
least 3 m should be provided at the
top to help the workers to climb on
ii) All lifting appliances shall be
to the chimney.
examined by competent persons at
viii) While work is being done on frequencies as specified in "The
independent chimneys the area Factories act".
surrounding the chimney should be
iii) Check thoroughly quality, size and
enclosed by fencing at a safe
condition of all lifting tools like chain
distance.
pulley blocks, slings, U-clamps, D-
ix) Workers employed on the shackles etc. before putting them in
construction, alteration, use.
maintenance or repair of tall
iv) Safe lifting capacity of all lifting &
chimneys should not:
handling equipment, tools and
a) work on the outside without a shackles should be got verified and
safety harness attached by a certificates obtained from competent
lifeline to a rung, ring or other authorities before its use. The safe
secure anchorage; working load shall be marked on
b) put tools between the safety them.
harness and the body or in
v) Check periodically the oil, brakes,
pockets not intended for the
gears, horns and tyre pressure of all
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 forklifts, trailers etc as per i) Hoist shafts should be enclosed with
manufacturer's recommendations. rigid panels or other adequate
fencing at:
vi) Check the weights to be lifted and
accordingly decide about the crane (a) ground level on all sides;
capacity, boom length and angle of (b) all other levels at all points at
erection. which access is provided;
(c) all points at which persons are
vii) Allow lifting slings as short as
liable to be struck by any moving
possible and check packing at the
part.
friction points.
ii) The enclosure of hoist shafts,
viii) While lifting/placing of the load, no
except at approaches should extend
unauthorised person shall remain
where practicable at least 2mt
within the radius of the boom and
above the floor, platform or other
underneath the load.
place to which access is provided
ix) While loading, unloading and except where a lesser height is
stacking of pipes, proper wedges sufficient to prevent any person
shall be placed to prevent rolling falling down the hoistway and there
down of the pipes. is no risk of any person coming into
contact with any moving part of the
x) Control longer jobs being lifted up hoist, but in no case should the
from both ends.
enclosure be less than 1mt in
xi) Only trained operators and riggers height.
should carry out the job. While the iii) The guides of hoist platforms should
crane is moving or lifting the load,
offer sufficient resistance to bending
the trained rigger should be there for
and, in the case of jamming by a
keeping a vigil against hitting any safety catch, to buckling.
other object.
iv) Where necessary to prevent danger,
xii) During high wind conditions and
adequate covering should be
nights, lifting of heavy equipments provided above the top of hoist
should be avoided. If unavoidable to
shafts to prevent material falling
do erection in night, operator and
down them.
rigger should be fully trained for
night signaling. Also proper v) Outdoor hoist towers should be
illumination should be there. erected on firm foundations, and
securely braced, guyed and
xiii) Allow crane to move on hard, firm anchored.
and leveled ground.
vi) A ladderway should extend from the
xiv) When crane is in idle condition for
bottom to the top of outdoor hoist
long periods or unattended, crane towers, if no other ladderway exists
boom should either be lowered or
within easy reach.
locked as per manufacturer's
guidelines. vii) Hoisting engines should be of ample
capacity to control the heaviest load
xv) Hook and load being lifted shall
that they will have to move.
remain in full visibility of crane
operators, while lifting, to the extent viii) Hoists should be provided with
possible. devices that stop the hoisting engine
as soon as the platform reaches its
xvi) Don't allow booms or other parts of
highest stopping place.
crane to come within 3 meters reach
of overhead electrical cables. ix) Winches should be so constructed
that the brake is applied when the
xvii) No structural alterations or repairs
control handle is not held in the
should be made to any part of a operating position.
lifting appliance, which may affect
the safety of the appliance without x) It should not be possible to set in
the permission and supervision of motion from the platform a hoist,
the competent person. which is not designed for the
conveyance of persons.
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 xi) Winches should not be fitted with
pawl and ratchet gears on which the
• on the platform or cage: the
maximum number of persons
pawl must be disengaged before the to be carried at one time;
platform is lowered.
(c) on hoists for goods only:
xii) Hoist platforms should be capable of
supporting the maximum load that • on every approach to the hoist
they will have to carry with a safety and on the platform: prohi-
factor. bition of use by persons.
xiii) Hoist platforms should be equipped xxi) Hoists intended for the carriage of
with safety gear that will hold the persons should be provided with a
platform with the maximum load if cage so constructed as to prevent
the hoisting rope breaks. any person from falling out or being
xiv) If workers have to enter the cage or trapped between the cage and any
go on the platform at landings there fixed part of the structure when the
should be a locking arrangement cage gate is shut, or from being
preventing the cage or platform from struck by the counterbalance weight
moving while any worker is in or on or by articles or materials tailing
it. down the hoistway.

xv) On sides not used for loading and xxii) On each side in which access is
unloading, hoist platforms should be provided, the cage should have a
provided with toe-boards and gate fitted with devices which
enclosures of wire mesh or other ensure that the gate cannot be
suitable material to prevent the fall opened except when the cage is at
of parts of loads. a landing and that the gate must be
closed before the cage can move
xvi) Where necessary to prevent danger away from the landing.
from falling objects, hoist platforms
should be provided with adequate xxiii) Every gate in the enclosure of the
covering. hoist shaft which gives access from
a landing place to the cage should
xvii) Counterweights consisting of an be fitted with devices to ensure that
assemblage of several parts should the gate cannot be opened except
be made of specially constructed when the cage is at that landing
parts rigidly connected together. place, and that the cage cannot be
xviii) Counterweights should run in moved away from that landing place
guides. until the gate is closed.

xix) Platforms should be provided at all 6.9.3 Derricks

landings used by workers. Stiff-leg derricks
xx) Following notices should be posted
up conspicuously and in very legible i) Derricks should be erected on a firm
characters: base capable of taking the
combined weight of the crane
(a) on all hoists: structure and maximum rated load.
• on the platform: the carrying ii) Devices should be used to prevent
capacity in kilograms or other masts from lifting out of their
appropriate standard unit of seating.
weight; iii) Electrically operated derricks should
• on the hoisting engine: the
be effectively earthed from the sole
plate or framework.
lifting capacity in kilograms or
other appropriate standard iv) Counterweights should be so
unit of weight; arranged that they do not subject
the backstays, sleepers or pivots to
(b) on hoists authorised or certified for
excessive strain.
the conveyance of persons:
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 a) a rigid member should be used to iii) Gin poles should be fastened at
maintain the correct distance their feet to prevent displacement in
between the wheels; operation.
b) they should be equipped with
iv) Gin poles, which are moved from
struts to prevent them from
place to place and re-erected,
dropping if a wheel breaks or the
should not be taken into use again
derrick is derailed.
before the pole, lifting ropes, guys,
vi) The length of a derrick jib should not blocks and other parts have been
be altered without consulting the inspected, and the whole appliance
manufacturer. has been tested under load.
vii) The jib of a scotch derrick crane v) When platforms or skips are hoisted
should not be erected within the by gin poles, precautions should be
backstays of the crane. taken to prevent them from spinning
and to provide for proper landing.
Guy derricks
6.9.5 Tower cranes
i) The restraint of the guy ropes
should be ensured by fitting stirrups i) Where tower cranes have cabs at
or anchor plates in concrete high level, persons, capable and
foundations. trained to work at heights, should
only be employed as crane
ii) The mast of guy derricks should be
operators.
supported by six top guys spaced
approximately equally. ii) The characteristics of the various
machines available should be
iii) The spread of the guys of a guy
considered against the operating
derrick crane from the mast should
0 requirements and the surroundings
not be more than 45 from the
in which the crane will operate
horizontal.
before a particular type of crane is
iv) Guy ropes of derricks should be selected.
equipped with a stretching screw or
iii) Care should be taken in the
turnbuckle or other device to
assessment of wind loads both
regulate the tension.
during operations and out of service.
v) Gudgeon pins, sheave pins and fool Account should also be taken of the
bearings should be lubricated effects of high structures on wind
frequently. forces in the vicinity of the crane.
vi) When a derrick is not in use, the iv) The ground on which the tower
boom should be anchored to crane stands should have the
prevent it from swinging. requisite bearing capacity. Account
should be taken of seasonal
6.9.4 Gin poles variations in ground conditions.
i) Gin poles should: v) Bases for tower cranes and tracks
for rail-mounted tower cranes should
(a) be straight; be firm and level. Tower cranes
(b) consist of steel or other suitable should only operate on gradients
metal; within limits specified by the
(c) be adequately guyed and manufacturer. Tower cranes should
anchored; only be erected at a safe distance
(d) be vertical or raked slightly from excavations and ditches.
towards the load;
(e) be of adequate strength for the vi) Tower cranes should be sited where
loads that they will be required to there is clear space available for
lift/move. erection, operation and dismantling.
As far as possible, cranes should be
ii) Gin poles should not be spliced and sited so that loads do not have to be
if a gin pole is composed of different handled over occupied premises,
elements, they should be assembled over public thoroughfares, other
in conformity with their intrinsic construction works and railways or
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 vii) Where two or more tower cranes are i) Only ropes with a known safe
sited in positions where their jibs working capacity should be used as
could touch any part of the other lifting ropes.
crane, there should be direct means
ii) Lifting ropes should be installed,
of communication between them
maintained and inspected in
and a distinct warning system
accordance with manufacturers'
operated from the cab so that one
instructions.
driver may alert the other of
impending danger. iii) Repaired steel ropes should not be
used on hoists.
viii) The manufacturers' instructions on
the methods and sequence of iv) Where multiple independent ropes
erection and dismantling should be are used, for the purpose of stability,
followed. The crane should be to lift a work platform, each rope
tested before being taken into use. should be capable of carrying the
load independently.
ix) The climbing operation of climbing
tower cranes should be carried out 6.10 VEHICLE MOVEMENT
in accordance with manufacturers'
6.10.1 Park vehicles only at designated
instructions. The free-standing
places. Don't block roads to create
height of the tower crane should not
extend beyond what is safe and hindrance for other vehicles.
permissible in the manufacturers' 6.10.2 Don't overload the vehicle.
instructions.
6.10.3 Obey speed limits and traffic rules.
x) When the tower crane is left
unattended, loads should be 6.10.4 Always expect the unexpected and
removed from the hook, the hook be a defensive driver.
raised, the power switched off and 6.10.5 Drive carefully during adverse
the boom brought to the horizontal. weather and road conditions.
For longer periods or at times when
adverse weather conditions are 6.10.6 Read the road ahead and ride to the
expected, out of service procedures left.
should be followed. The main jib 6.10.7 Be extra cautious at nights. Keep
should be slewed to the side of the wind screens clean and lights in
tower away from the wind, put into working condition.
free slew and the crane immobilised.
6.10.8 All vehicles used for carrying
xi) A windspeed measuring device workers and construction materials
should be provided at an elevated must undergo predictive/preventive
position on the tower crane with the maintenance and daily checks
indicator fitted in the drivers' cab.
6.10.9 Driver with proper valid driving
xii) Devices should be provided to license shall only be allowed to drive
prevent loads being moved to a the vehicle
point where the corresponding safe
working load of the crane would be 6.10.10 Routes shall be leveled, marked and
exceeded. Name boards or other planned in such a way so as to
items liable to catch the wind should avoid potential hazards such as
not be mounted on a tower crane overhead power lines and sloping
other than in accordance with the ground etc.
manufacturers' instructions. 6.10.11 While reversing the vehicles, help of
xiii) Tower cranes should not be used for another worker should be ensured
magnet, or demolition ball service, at all times
piling operations or other duties, 6.10.12 An unattended vehicle should have
which could impose excessive the engine switched off
loading on the crane structure.
6.10.13 Wherever possible one-way system
6.9.6 Lifting ropes shall be followed
6.10.14 Barriers/fixed stops should be
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 6.10.15 Load should be properly secured xiv) ELCB for all temporary connections
must be provided. Use insulated 3-
6.10.16 The body of the tipper lorry should
pin plug tops.
always be lowered before driving
the vehicle off. xv) All power supply cables should be
laid properly and neatly so that they
6.10.17 Signs/signals/caution boards etc.
don't cause hindrance to persons
should be provided on routes .
working and no physical damage
6.11 ELECTRICAL also takes place to the cables during
various construction activities.
6.11.1 General Provisions
xvi) All Power cables to be properly
i) Only persons having valid licenses terminated using glands and lugs of
should be allowed to work on proper size and adequately crimped.
electrical facilities.
xvii) Use spark-proof/flame proof type
ii) No person should be allowed to electrical fittings in Fire Hazard
work on live circuit. The same, if zones as per area classification
unavoidable, special care and under OISD-STD-113.
authorisation need to be taken. xviii) Check installations of steel
iii) Treat all circuits as "LIVE" unless plates/pipes to protect underground
ensured otherwise. cables at crossings.
iv) Electrical "Tag Out" procedure xix) Don't lay unarmored cable directly
"MUST" be followed for carrying out on ground, wall, roof or trees. All
maintenance jobs. temporary cables should be laid at
least 750 mm below ground and
v) Display voltage ratings prominently cable markers should be provided.
with "Danger" signs. Proper sleeves should be provided
vi) Put caution/notice signs before at road crossings. In case temporary
starting the repair works. cables are to be laid on wooden
poles/steel poles, the minimum
vii) All electrical equipment operating cable heights should be 4.5 M.
above 250V shall have separate and
distinct connections to earth grid. xx) Maintain safe overhead distance of
HT cables as per Indian Electricity
viii) Proper grounding to be ensured for Rules and relevant acts.
all switch boards and equipment
including Portable ones prior to xxi) Don't connect any earthing wire to
taking into service. the pipelines/structures.
ix) Make sure that electrical switch xxii) Don't make any unsafe temporary
boards, portable tools, equipments connections, naked joints/wiring etc.
(like grinding machine etc.) don't get xxiii) Ensure that temporary cables are
wet during their usage. If it happens, free from cuts, damaged insulation,
stop the main supply, make the tools kinks or improper insulated joints.
dry and then only use them. Check
proper earthing. xxiv) Check at periodic intervals that pins
of sockets and joints are not loose.
All temporary switch boards/
KIOSKS put up at work site should xxv) Protect electrical wires/equipments
be suitably protected from rain and from water and naked flames.
the level of same should be high xxvi) Illuminate suitably all the work
enough to avoid contact with water
areas.
due to water logging.
xxvii) All switchboards should be of MS
x) Don't work wet on electrical system. structure only and incoming source
xi) Don't overload the electrical system. should be marked.
xii) Use only proper rated HRC fuses. xxviii) Hand lamps should not be of more
than 24V rating.
xiii) Industrial type extension boards and
Plug sockets are only to be used. xxix) Fire extinguishers (DCP/CO2/Sand
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 temporary switch boards being used ensure suitability for its proposed
for construction purposes. Don't use use.
water for fighting electrical fires.
ii) At the beginning of every shift, the
xxx) Insulating mats shall be provided in person using the electrical
the front and back end of switch equipment should make a careful
boards. external examination of the
equipment and conductors,
xxxi) All parts of electrical installations
especially the flexible cables.
should be so constructed, installed
and maintained as to prevent iii) Apart from some exceptional cases,
danger of electric shock, fire and work on or near live parts of
external explosion. electrical equipment should be
forbidden.
Periodic checking/certification of
electrical safety appliances such as iv) Before any work is begun on
gloves, insulating mats, hoods etc. conductors or equipment that do not
to be done/witnessed along with have to remain live:
maintaining a register at site signed
a) the current should be switched
by competent authority.
off by a responsible authorised
xxxii) A notice displaying following, should person;
be kept exhibited at suitable places: b) precautions should be taken to
prevent the current from being
a) prohibiting unauthorised persons
switched on again;
from entering electrical
c) the conductors or the equipment
equipment rooms or from
should be tested to ascertain that
handling or interfering with elec-
they are dead;
trical apparatus;
d) the conductors and equipment
b) containing directions as to
should be earthed and short-
procedures in case of fire, rescue
circuited;
of persons in contact with live
e) neighbouring live parts should be
conductors and the restoration of
adequately protected against
persons suffering from electric
accidental contact.
shock;
c) specifying the person to be v) After work has been done on
notified in case of electrical conductors and equipment, the
accident or dangerous current should only be switched on
occurrence, and indicating how to again on the orders of a competent
communicate with him. person after the earthing and short-
circuiting have been removed and
xxxiii) No other cables/pipes to be laid n i
the workplace reported safe.
trench used for electrical cables.
xxxiv) Utmost care should be taken while vi) Electricians should be provided with
excavating Earth from cable trench approved and tested tools, and
to avoid damage or any accident. personal protective equipment such
xxxv) Sub-station floor cut-outs meant for as rubber gloves, mats etc.
switch board installations to be
vii) All conductors and equipment
covered wherever installation is
should be considered to be live
incomplete.
unless there is a proof of the
NOTE: A Residual Current Operated Circuit contrary.
Breaker (RCCB) or Earth Leakage
viii) When work has to be done in
Circuit Breaker (ELCB), when
dangerous proximity to live parts the
installed, protects a human being to
current should be cut off. If for
the widest extent. RCCB or ELCB
operational reasons this is not
should be provided as per Indian
possible, the live parts should be
Electricity Rules.
fenced off or enclosed by qualified
6.11.2 Inspection and maintenance staff from the sub-station concerned.

i) All electrical equipment should be

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 6.11.3. Testing 6.12.2 Drilling Rigs

i) Electrical installations should be i) Location of jack up rigs should not

inspected and tested and the results be less than 5 Kms from shipping
recorded. route. Orientation of the rig, wind
direction etc are required for safe
ii) Periodic testing of the efficiency of
landing of helicopter. Information
the earth leakage protective devices
w.r.t. sea currents, wind speed, Hi-
should be carried out.
lo tide etc are required for mooring
iii) Particular attention should be paid to of supply vessels.
the earthing of apparatus, the
ii) Sea bed condition at every location
continuity of protective conductors,
should be ensured for safety of rig.
polarity and insulation resistance,
protection against mechanical iii) Radio and other communication
damage and condition of facilities should be such to maintain
connections at points of entry. contact with base all times.
6.12 OFFSHORE iv) During toeing of rig, the rig deck
should be clear of load, toeing lines
6.12.1 General
should be in good condition and
tensions in various toeing lines
The isolated nature of offshore installations
should be constantly monitored.
are hazardous. They call for greater need for
safety and survival at offshore. Safety at v) Few steps during toeing are:
offshore is safety of installations and safety
a) crane booms should be
of personnel. Safety problems and accidents
secured to their vesta,
at offshore have high risks due to limited
b) all hatches and water tight
space, helicopter operation, sea transport
doors should be closed,
etc. Following are the general safety
c) number of personnel on board
guidelines to be followed in addition to the
should be restricted,
safety guidelines stipulated for specific jobs
d) evacuate in case of emergency
dealt later on:
and operation should be
i) Workers should be well trained to completed preferably in day
do their job independently with high light.
degree of self-control and self-
6.12.3 Drilling
discipline.
ii) On arrival at offshore, everyone i) In view of CO2 and H2S gas cut from
should be briefed about the safety well, effective ventilation should be
rules to be followed at offshore, provided where drilling is in
evacuation system etc. All progress.
personnel should wear overall
ii) Safety alarm shall be checked in
(dangri), helmet and shoes for
advance in view of failure of
personnel protection.
ventilation system.
iii) In case of emergency, workers
iii) Suitable sensors for H2S and
should follow instruction of Field
Methane should be function tested
Production Superintendent (F.P.S.)
time to time and suitable colour
In certain cases instructions may be
code should be given.
given to abandon the offshore
installation and evacuate the iv) Working areas of the crane should
persons to safe location. be illuminated during night to avoid
accident.
iv) To overcome above problems,
offshore personnel must receive v) Clear space should be available for
training for using life saving despatch and receipt of load and, in
appliances and other personal particular, basket transfer of
survival techniques. passengers. Persons engaged in
loading/unloading of materials
v) Any person working at offshore
should be protected from falling into
should have one person as standby
the sea.
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 vi) Signal light should be fitted at the iii) Surface safety valve or SDV should
top of the jib. be checked for no gas leakage from
vii) Crane hook should be fitted with bleed port / flange etc., in the well
safety latches. head area. It should not be in
"mechanical override" or bypassed
viii) Experienced person should be from panel.
engaged in operation of specific
equipment like winches, cranes etc. iv) High pressure gas lift lines -
blowdown system should be O.K.
ix) At least three cable turns shall
always be there on the winch drum. v) Auto actuation of SDVs in the inlet
of pressure vessels should be O.K.
x) Adequate communication like walkie
talkie, round robin phone should be and in "normal position" from
available between the crane shutdown panels. A record of status
operator, supervisor and helper. of switches normal/bypassed in
auto-con* panels (PSH, PSL, LSL,
xi) Crane operation should be
ILSL) should be maintained.
completely stopped during
helicopter landing/taking off.
∗ Shut Down Panels
xii) Except for helicopter landing deck,
vi) Welders rectifier set and electrical
all decks, platforms, bridges,
connections to it should be checked
ladders should have rigid and fixed
guard rails atleast one meter high and approved by electrical-in-
and should have one intermediate charge for proper electrical safely.
rail midway between the handrail vii) “SCADA" telementry system if
and 100 mm toe board. available should be operational for
xiii) Wooden ladders shall not be used remote opening and closing of wells
at offshore. at unmanned platforms (through
RPMC).
xiv) Flow sensor in the flow line should
be ensured for safe working and to viii) Local ESD/FSD (near the work site)
avoid blow out. should be provided for jobs of very
critical nature, so that the persons
xv) Hydrogen sulphuide gas In offshore
working can access it immediately in
is of great risk and at 10 ppm
(0.001%) concentration in air, a emergency for safety. Safety officer
person should not be exposed for should judge the requirement &
more than 8 hours, If concentration inform FPS for the same.
is more, then breathing apparatus ix) Railings and Gratings etc. in and
should be used. Corrosion of around work area should be O.K.
equipment is also caused by H2S. and inspected to avoid slippage of
xvi) Portable H2S gas detector should man into sea.
be continously used. x) Emergency shut down (ESD)
6.12.4 Production Platforms system is initiated when an
abnormal condition is detected.
i) In case hydrocarbon Is released due ESD should be checked once in six
to overpressure, leak, overflow, gas months.
blow etc., shut down process to stop xi) Platform should be manned round
flow of hydrocarbon. Prevent ignition the clock.
of released hydrocarbon and in case
of fire shut in the process complex xii) Welding and cutting work should be
and follow emergency contigency regulated by hot work permit.
plan. xiii) All detectors should be calibrated as
ii) Sub surface safetv valve (SSSV)) per recommendation of the
below the well head should be manufacturer.
actuated during uncontrolled well - xiv) No system should be by-passed
flow and they should be regularly which affects the system of platform.
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 xv) In H2S field platforms, due care shall accommodate twice the number of
be taken as per recommendations. persons onboard installation.
xvi) Follow the instructions of F.P.S. iii) Launching appliances and life boat
during stay at platform equipment should be checked every
week.
6.12.5 Fire Prevention And Control
iv) Boat landing areas should be
i) Provision be made for safe handling adequately illuminated.
and storage of dirty rags, trash, and
v) Life raft has no power and they rely
waste oil. Flammable liquids and
on drift.
chemicals applied on platform
should be immediately cleaned. vi) Life jacket lifts the wearer after
entering water.
ii) Paint containers and hydrocarbon
samples, gas cylinders for welding vii) Life buoys are used to rescue
and cutting should be stored persons if any person accidentally
properly. Cylinders should be falls in the sea.
transported in hand-cart.
viii) All life saving appliances should be
iii) Smoking should be restricted and inspected by the MMD surveyor /sr.
no smoking area should be officials once a year.
identified.
ix) Every life boat shall be inspected
iv) Special attention should be given to once a week.
crude oil pump seals, diesel and
x) Every life boat and life raft should
gas engines which are potential
be serviced once a year by a
source of ignition in the event of
competent authority,
failure.
6.12.7 Safety Precautions during
v) Fire and smoke detectors i.e.
Helicopter Transportation
ultraviolet heat, thermal and smoke
detector should be function tested
i) Passenger briefing regarding safety
once in three months.
rules while travelling in helicopter
vi) Fire is controlled in offshore by should be carried out before
water spraying, Halon, CO2 boarding the helicopter.
flooding, DCP and sprinkler system.
ii) Emergency procedure should be
vii) Foaming agent is applied for briefed to all the passenger In case
controlling fire in liquid hydrocarbon. helicopter is to ditch into the sea.
The system is not effective in gas
iii) Heli-pad should have a non-skid
fire.
surface. Nylon rope net should be
viii) Light weight breathing system stretched on the deck.
should be used.
iv) Proper drainage should be available
ix) The fire control plan at offshore on helideck.
should reveal control station, fire
v) There should be no obstruction on
alarms and fire detectors, deluge
the helideck itself and within 3
valves and sprinkler, fire
extinguishing appliances, fireman meters of its parameter. Closest
super structure above the helideck
outfit and ventilation system.
should have red obstruction light.
x) Fire fighting equipment should be
maintained in ready to use vi) While landing fire crew of two
persons should be standby adjacent
condition.
to helideck.
6.12.6 Life Saving Appliances
vii) Heli-deck should be properly
illuminated for night landing.
i) Life boats with a speed of 6 knots
and carrying capacity upto 50 viii) During switching off helicopter,
persons are used in offshore. persons should not be allowed to go
out/ towards helicopter
ii) No. of life boats on one installation
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 6.13 DEMOLITION posted. To protect the public a fence
2m high should be erected
6.13.1. General provisions
enclosing the demolition operations
and the access gates should be
i) When the demolition of any building secured outside working hours.
or structure might present danger to
workers or to the public: vi) The fabric of buildings contaminated
with substances hazardous to health
(a) necessary precautions, methods should be decontaminated.
and procedures should be
Protective clothing and respiratory
adopted, including those for the
devices should be provided and
disposal of waste or residues; worn.
(b) the work should be planned and
undertaken only under the vii) Where plant has contained
supervision of a competent flammable materials, special
person. precautions should be taken to
avoid fire and explosion.
ii) Before demolition operations begin:
viii) The plant to be demolished should
(a) structural details and builders' be isolated from all other plant that
drawings should be obtained
may contain flammable materials.
wherever possible;
Any residual flammable material in
(b) details of the previous use should the plant should be rendered safe by
be obtained to identify any
cleaning, purging or the application
possible contamination and
of an inert atmosphere as
hazards from chemicals, appropriate.
flammables, etc.;
(c) an initial survey should be carried ix) Care should be taken not to
out to identify any structural demolish any parts, which would
problems and risks associated destroy the stability of other parts.
with flammable substances and
x) Demolition activities should not be
substances hazardous to health.
continued under adverse climatic
The survey should note the type
conditions such as high winds,
of ground on which the structure
which could cause the collapse of
is erected, the condition of the
already weakened structures.
roof trusses, the type of framing
used in framed structures and the xi) To prevent hazards parts of struc-
load-bearing walls; tures should be adequately shored,
(d) a method of demolition should be braced or otherwise supported.
formulated after the survey and
xii) Structures should not be left in a
recorded in a method statement
condition in which they could be
having taken all the various
brought down by wind pressure or
considerations into account and
vibration.
identifying the problems and their
solutions; xiii) Where a deliberate controlled
collapse technique is to be used,
iii) All electric, gas, water and steam
expert engineering advice should be
service lines should be shut off and,
obtained, and:
as necessary, capped or otherwise
controlled at or outside the (a) it should only be used where the
construction site before work whole structure is to come down
commences. because it relies on the removal
of key structural members to
iv) If it is necessary to maintain any
effect a total collapse;
electric power, water or other
(b) it should only be used on sites
services during demolition
that are fairly level and where
operations, they should be
there is enough surrounding
adequately protected against
space for all operatives and
damage.
equipment to be withdrawn to a
v) As far as practicable, the danger safe distance.
zone round the building should be
xiv) When equipment such as power
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 demolition, due consideration should 6.14.9 All personnel working with
be given to the nature of the building radiography sources should wear
or structure, its dimensions, as well appropriate protective equipment
as to the power of the equipment and film badges issued by BARC.
being used.
6.14.10 Protection facilities such as
xv) If a swinging weight is used for manipulator rod, remote handling
demolition, a safety zone having a tongs, lead pots, radiation hazard
width of at least one-and-a-half placards and means of cordon off
times the height of the building or shall be available at each site.
structure should be maintained
6.14.11 The radiography source shall never
around the points of impact.
be touched or handled directly with
6.13.2. Demolition of structural steelwork hands.
6.14.12 The package containing radiography
i) All precautions should be taken to
cameras and sources should never
prevent danger from any sudden
be carried by public transport like
twist, spring or collapse of
bus, train etc.
steelwork, ironwork or reinforced
concrete when it is cut or released. 6.14.13 Radiography sources and cameras,
when not in use, should be stored
ii) Steel construction should be
inside a source pit with lock and key
demolished tier by tier.
arrangement as approved by BARC.
iii) Structural steel parts should be The storage room should preferably
lowered and not dropped from a be located in an isolated area of
height. minimum occupancy and radiation
level outside the storage room
6.14 RADIOGRAPHY
should not exceed 0.25 mR/hr as
per BARC Regulations.
6.14.1 All radiography jobs shall be carried
out as per BARC Safety Regulations 6.14.14 In case of an accident (due to loss
or of damage to radiography
6.14.2 During field radiography, nearby source), action should be taken in
area around the radiation source line with BARC Safety
should be cordoned off. Rules/Guidelines.
6.14.3 If the field radiography is to be done
at the same location repeatedly, it is 6.15 SAND/SHOT BLASTING/ SPRAY
advisable to provide either a wire PAINTING
fencing around or a temporary brick
enclosure. 6.15.1 Sand blasting should be used only
6.14.4 Special permission/permit should be after approval from competent
taken for radiography from area-in- person.
charge. 6.15.2 Air Compressor used for sand/shot
6.14.5 As far as possible, field radiography blasting/painting should have guard
should be done only during night and positioned away from the work
time when there is little or no place.
occupancy there. 6.15.3 Exhaust of the prime mover, if IC
6.14.6 Radiation warning signals should be engine is used, should be directed
pasted all along the cordoned off away from the work place.
area. 6.15.4 In case of motor driven compressor,
6.14.7 Entry into the restricted area by the body of the motor as well as the
unauthorised persons should be compressor to be properly earthed.
strictly prohibited during exposure. 6.15.5 The hoses used for compressed air
6.14.8 The radiation level alongwith the should be of proper quality, and
cordon should be monitored by a health of the same to be ensured
suitable and well-calibrated radiation through regular check/ test.
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 6.15.6 The operator of sand/shot iv) All deck openings including those for
blasting/painting should wear buckets should be fenced.
suitable PPE's including mask.
6.16.2 Rescue & Emergency procedures
6.15.7 Adequate measures to be taken to
suppress dust/spray particle.
i) Persons who work over water
6.15.8 Sand used for sand blasting should should be provided with some form
be suitably covered & protected of buoyancy aid. Life jackets should
from to rain/moisture. provided sufficient freedom of
movement, have sufficient buoyancy
6.15.9 When these activities are done in
to bring persons to the surface and
confined places, adequate measure
keep them afloat face upwards, be
to be taken for proper ventilation.
easily secured to the body, be
6.16 WORK ABOVE WATER readily visible by way of self
luminous paint/strip.
6.16.1 General Provisions ii) Nobody should work alone on or
i) Where work is done over or in close above water.
proximity to water & where iii) Each worker should be trained in the
possibility of drowning exists, procedure to be followed in the
provision should be made for: event of an emergency.
a) Preventing workers from falling into
7.0 ADDITIONAL SAFETY
water;
b) The rescue of workers in danger PRECAUTION FOR UNITS
of drowning; WITH HYDROCARBONS
c) Safe and sufficient transport. In addition to general safety
precautions as outlined above for
ii) Provisions for the safe performance the activities in Clause 6.0, following
of work over or in close proximity to additional safety precautions need
water should include, where to be taken for the sites within the
appropriate, the provision and use of operating area or nearby, where
suitable and adequate: presence of Hydrocarbons cannot
be ruled out.
a) fencing, safety nets and safety
i) No job shall be carried out without a
harnesses;
valid permit. Permit should be in
b) lifebuoys, life jackets and manned
line with OISD-STD-105 "Work
boats;
Permit System".
c) protection against such hazards
as reptiles and other animals. ii) Smoking should be prohibited in all
iii) Gangways, pontoons, bridges, places containing readily
footbridges and other walkways or combustible or flammable materials
work places over water should: and "No Smoking" notices be
a) possess adequate strength and prominently displayed.
stability;
iii) In confined spaces and other places
b) be sufficiently wide to allow safe
where flammable gases, vapours or
movement of workers;
dusts can cause danger, following
c) have level surfaces free from
measures should be taken:
tripping hazards;
d) be adequately lit when natural (a) only approved type electrical
light is insufficient; installations and equipment,
e) where practicable and necessary, to including portable lamps, should
prevent danger, be provided with be used;
toe-boards, guard rails, hand ropes (b) there should be no naked
etc. flames or source of ignition;
f) be secured to prevent (c) oily rags, waste and clothes or
dislodgment by rising water or high other substances liable to
winds; spontaneous ignition should be
g) if necessary, be equipped with removed without delay to a safe
ladders which should be sound, of place;
sufficient strength and length and be (d) ventilation should be provided.
securely lashed to prevent slipping.

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 iv) Regular inspections should be made xi) A dry chemical type fire extinguisher
of places where there are fire risks. shall be made available in the work
These include the vicinity of heating area. Also fire protection facilities
appliances, electrical installations like running hoses etc. as per permit
and conductors, stores of flammable should be complied with.
and combustible materials, welding
xii) Wherever required, welding screens
and cutting operations.
shall be put up to protect other
v) Welding, flame cutting and other hot equipment in adjoining areas
work should only be done after against flying sparks. Material used
issuance of work permit in line with should be metal/asbestos/water
the requirement of OISD-STD-105 curtain.
after appropriate precautions, as
xiii) Welding or cutting of vessels/
required, are taken to reduce the
equipments used in Hydrocarbon/
risk of fire. For carrying out other
hazardous chemicals shall be done
jobs also, OISD-STD-105 should be
after proper gas freeing and
followed strictly.
verifying the same with the
vi) Fire-extinguishing equipment should explosive-meter.
be well maintained and inspected at
xiv) The confined space/equipment shall
suitable intervals by a competent
be gas freed and cleaned.
person. Access to fire-extinguishing
equipment such as hydrants, xv) Absence of any toxic gas and any
portable extinguishers and flammable gas above explosion limit
connections for hoses should be shall be ensured with the help of
kept clear at all times. gas detection instrument and
explosive meter respectively.
vii) All supervisors and a sufficient
number of workers should be trained xvi) Used and hot electrode stubs shall
in the use of fire-extinguishing be discarded in a metal bucket.
equipment, so that adequate trained
personnel are readily available xvii) Use approved and certified flame
arrestors for vehicles.
during all working periods.
xviii) Work permit to be obtained, if
viii) Audio means to give warning in
case of fire should be provided construction work is carried out
within existing operating area.
where this is necessary to prevent
danger. Such warning should be 8.0 FIRST AID
clearly audible in all parts of the site
where persons are liable to work. First aid facilities should be provided
There should be an effective in line with various statutory
evacuation plan so that all persons regulations like factory act etc.
are evacuated speedily without However following care should be
panic and accounted for and all taken:
plant and processes shut down.
ix) Notices should be posted at i) First aid, including the provision of
conspicuous places indicating: trained personnel should be ensured
at work sites. Arrangement should
(a) the nearest fire alarm; be made for ensuring the medical
(b) the telephone number and attention of the injured workers. First
address of the nearest aid box should be as per the Factory
emergency services. rules.
x) The work site shall be cleared of all ii) Suitable rescue equipment, like
combustible materials, as Sparks stretchers should be kept readily
and molten metal coming from the available at the construction site.
welding job can easily ignite
combustible materials near or below iii) First-aid kits or boxes, as
the welding site. If the combustible appropriate and as per statutory
materials cannot be removed from requirements, should be provided at
the area, the same shall be properly workplaces and be protected
shielded. against contamination by dust,
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 iv) First-aid kit or boxes should not i) Poster: Posters with safety slogan
keep anything besides material for in humorous, gruesome
first aid in emergencies. demonstrating manner may be used
to discourage bad habits attributable
v) First-aid kits and boxes should
to accidents by appealing to the
contain simple and clear instructions
workers' pride, self-love, affection
to be followed, be kept under the
curiosity or human aspects. These
charge of a responsible person
should be displayed in prominent
qualified to render the first aid and
location(s).
be regularly inspected and stocked.
ii) Safety Sign Boards: Different type
vi) Where the work involves risk of
of message of cautioning, attention,
drowning, asphyxiation or electric
notice etc. should be displayed at
shock, first-aid personnel should be
the appropriate places for learning/
proficient in the use of resuscitation
awareness of the workmen while
and other life saving techniques and
working at site.
in rescue procedures.
iii) Films & Slides: Film(s) narrating
vii) Emergency telephone numbers of
the accident including the causes
nearby Hospitals, Police, Fire
and possible remedial ways of
Station and Administration should
preventing the recurrence of a
be prominently displayed.
similar accident should be displayed
9.0 DOCUMENTATION at regular intervals. Slides consisting
main points of the film show may
The intention of keeping also be shown to workers.
documentation of all types of iv) Talks, lectures & conferences:
accident(s) is to prevent recurrence The success of these events would
of similar accident(s). All accidents depend much on audience’s
should be reported as per OISD understandings of the speaker (s).
Guidelines (OISD-GDN-107) and The speakers are to be
Factories act, 1948. knowledgeable and good presenter.
All accidents (major, minor or near Speakers should know to hold the
miss) should be investigated, attention and to influence the
analysed and recommendations audiences.
should be documented along with v) Competitions: Organise
implementation status. competition(s) between the different
All related data should be well- deptts/categories of workers. The
documented and further analysis sense of reward/recognition also will
highlighting the major cause(s) of improve safety awareness and
accidents be done. This will help in result in enhancing safety levels.
identifying thrust areas and training vi) Exhibitions: Exhibitions also make
needs for prevention of accidents. the workers acquainted with hazards
and means of preventive measures.

10.0 SAFETY AWARENESS & vii) Safety Publication: Safety

TRAINING publications including pocket books
dealing with ways of investigation
and prevention in the field of safety
Safety awareness to all section of
and so on, may be distributed to
personnel ranging from site-in-
workers to promote the safety
charge to workmen helps not only
awareness.
preventing the risk but also build up
the confidence. Time and viii) Safety Drives: From time to time,
expenditures also get saved as a an intensive safety drive by
result. organising a safety day or a safety
week etc. should be launched.
Safety awareness basically seeks to
persuade/inform people on safety ix) Training: Training for covering the
besides supplementing skill also. hazards for different trade should be
Awareness programme may include imparted. Training should also
followings: include the specific hazards related

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 to a job in addition to the general iii) Safety & Health in Construction by
safety training as has been dealt in ILO
various chapters and should include
iv) The Building & Other Construction
all workers. Reference may be
Workers (Regulation, Employment
drawn from OISD-STD-154.
and Conditions of Service) Act 1996
11.0 REFERRENCES
i) Factory Act, 1948
ii) Indian Electricity Rules

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 ANNEXURE I

LIST OF SAFETY CODES FOR CIVIL WORKS PUBLISHED BY BUREAU OF

INDIAN STANDARDS

Sr.no Code No. Title

01. IS : 818 Code of Practice for Safety and Health Requirements in Electric
and Gas Welding and Cutting Operations – First Revision.
02. IS : 875 Code of practice for Structural safety of buildings: Masonry walls
03. IS : 933 Specification for Portable Chemical Fire Extinguisher, Foam
Type – Second Revision.
04. IS : 1179 Specification for Equipment for Eye and Face Protection during
Welding – First Revision.
05. IS : 1904 Code of practice for Structural safety of buildings: Shallow
foundations
06. IS : 1905 Code of practice for Structural safety of buildings: Masonry walls
07. IS : 2171 Specification for Portable Fire Extinguishers, Dry Powder Type –
Second Revision.
08. IS : 2361 Specification for Building Grips – First Revision.
09. IS : 2750 Specification for Steel Scaffoldings.
10. IS : 2925 Specification for Industrial Safety Helmets – First Revision.
11. IS : 3016 Code of Practice for Fires Precautions in Welding and Cutting
Operations – First Revision.
12. IS : 3521 Industrial safety belts and harnesses
13. IS : 3696 – Part I Safety Code for Scaffolds and Ladders : Part I – Scaffolds.
14. IS : 3696 – Part II Safety Code for Scaffolds and Ladders : Part II – Ladders.
15. IS : 3764 Safety Code for Excavation Work.
16. IS : 4014 -Part I & II Code of practice for Steel tubular scaffolding
17. IS : 4081 Safety Code for Blasting and Related Drilling Operations.
18. IS : 4082 Recommendations on staking and storage of construction
materials at site
19. IS : 4130 Safety Code for Demolition of Buildings – First Revision.
20. IS : 4138 Safety Code Working in Compressed Air-First Revision
21. IS : 4756 Safety code for Tunneling works
22. IS : 4912 Safety requirements for Floor and Wall Openings, Railings and
toe Boards –First Revision.
23. IS : 5121 Safety Code for Piling and other Deep Foundations.
24. IS : 5916 Safety Code for Construction involving use of Hot Bituminous
Materials.
25. IS : 5983 Specification for Eye Protectors – First Revision.
26. IS : 6922 Structures subject to underground blasts, criteria for safety and
design of
27. IS : 7155 Code of recommended practices for conveyor safety
28. IS : 7205 Safety Code for Erection on Structural Steel Works.

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29. IS : 7069 Safety Code for Handling and Storage of Building Materials.
30. IS : 7293 Safety Code for Working with Construction Machinery.
31. IS : 7323 Guidelines for operation of Reservoirs
32. IS : 7969 Safety code for handling and storage of building material
33. IS : 8758 Recommendation for Fire Precautionary Measures in
construction of Temporary Structures and Pandals.
34. IS : 8989 Safety Code for Erection of Concrete Framed Structures.
35. IS : 9706 Code of Practices for construction of Arial ropeways for
transportation of material
36. IS : 9759 Guidelines for de-watering during construction
37. IS : 9944 Recommendations on safe working load for natural and man-
made fibre roap slings
38. IS : 10291 Safety code for dress divers in civil engineering works
39. IS :10386 – Part I Safety Code for Construction, Operation and Maintenance for
River Valley Projects.
40. IS :10386 – Part II Safety Code for Construction, Operation and Maintenance of
River Valley Projects.
41. IS : 11057 Code of practice for Industrial safety nets
42. IS : 13415 Code of Practice on safety for Protective barriers in and around
building
43. IS : 13416 Recommendations for preventive measures against hazards at
working places

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 OISD – GDN – 207

FOR RESTRICTED
CIRCULATION ONLY

OCTOBER 2002

CONTRACTOR SAFETY

OISD – GUIDELINES – 207

Oil Industry Safety Directorate

Government of India
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas

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 CONTRACTOR SAFETY

CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 SCOPE

3.0 DEFINITIONS

4.0 DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Owner

4.2 Contractor

4.3 Consultant

4.5 Designer

5.0 SAFETY MANAGEMENT

5.1 Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

5.2 Criteria of a Selection of a Contractor

5.3 Site Planning and Layout

5.4 Gate Entry Procedure

5.5 Training

5.6 Inspection / Audit

5.7 Penalties for non-compliance

5.8 Incident Reporting and Investigation System

5.9 Safety Committee Meetings

5.10 Safety Equipment / Personnel Protective Equipment

6.0 REFERENCES

ANNEXURE I List of BIS codes / Statutory Regulations

ANNEXURE II Checklist for Safety Inspection / Audit

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 CONTRACTOR SAFETY

1.0 INTRODUCTION on its behalf, for supervising / co-ordinating

the activities of the contractor/execution
Oil and Gas operations like Drilling, agency.
Production, Refining, Transportation and
Distribution are inherently hazardous. A Contractor / Executing Agency
large number of contractor workforce is
deployed to carry out construction, A physical or legal person/entity having
maintenance and other jobs. The analysis of contractual obligation with the owner, and
the incidents in the Petroleum Sector who deploys one or more worker on the site.
indicates that a large number of incidents
involved contractor workforce and have Contractor Worker
resulted in either casualty or injury besides
leading to property damage and operational It covers all workmen who are either self-
interruptions and environmental degradation. employed or employed through contractor,
the casual workers and includes contractor’s
In order to improve the safety levels of oil supervisor, working at a location / site
installations, the contractor safety is of employed directly by Owner or through their
utmost importance and there is a need to contractor.
institute a good contractor safety system.
Incident
2.0 SCOPE
An incident is an unplanned, uncontrolled,
This standard covers broadly the guidelines unintended or unforeseen event, caused by
on the management system for enhancing unsafe acts and / or unsafe conditions,
the safety levels of the contractor workforce resulting in or having the potential to result in
deployed in construction, maintenance and personal injury and/or property damage.
operation activities in the hydrocarbon
industry. Consultant

The safety precautions to be taken while Consultant is a physical or legal

carrying out different activities during person/entity engaged by owner to provide
construction / maintenance have separately the consultancy services to owner for
been covered in OISD-GDN-192 on "Safety management of the contract on their behalf
Practices during Construction". or as specified.

3.0 DEFINITIONS Designer

Work station/Work site Designer is a physical or legal person / entity

engaged by owner to provide design
A place/unit where the job is carried out by services of a work site.
contractor/executing agency in specified
manner with safety, during construction Owner's Representative / Engineer In
phase or in operation phase. Charge

Owner The Owner’s representative/Engineer-in-

charge is the one, who has been designated
Any physical or legal person/entity for whom
by the owner to manage the contract.
prescribed job is carried out.
Owner's Safety Officer
It shall also include owner's designated
representative / consultant /nominee / agent,
A properly trained person designated by
authorised from time to time to act for and
owner who ensures safety at work site.

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 viii) To specify the requirements of
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
4.0 DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES (commensurate with the nature of job)
in Pre- Qualification criteria.
4.1 OWNER
ix) To designate Engineer-in-charge
4.1.1 Owner’s Management and safety officer.

The commitment to safety has to be x) To arrange for a multi-

emphasised by the owner by practice by its disciplinary safety audit team to
own management and employees at all conduct surprise / regular safety
levels. The duties and responsibilities of audits and monitor the implementation
owner should include: of the recommendations.

i) To institute a mechanism for xi) To introduce suitable schemes

identification and compliance of all for motivation of the contractor worker
applicable statutory rules & to adhere to safety guidelines.
regulations (Refer Annexure I for a list
of few important Bureau of Indian xii) To review safety practices & their
Standards & statutory regulations). implementation through periodic
surprise visit of the work sites and
ii) To provide specific information to monthly review meeting.
contractors and make workers aware
on the hazards associated with job xiii) To develop the HSE plans and
assigned. incorporate the same in the tender
document.
iii) To provide information about
Risk Mitigation measures available at xiv) To liaise with external agencies
the place of work. like press, public etc and with law
enforcement, regulatory, statutory
iv) To provide the contractor with agencies etc.
information on Owners Safety Plan &
Regulations, Emergency Management xv) To report to statutory agencies
Plan, lockout/ tag out procedure, on safety compliance and accidents, if
confined space entry, work permit any.
system, excavation/trench permit
system etc. 4.1.2 Owner's Representative/Engineer-
in-charge
v) To specify rules (e.g. for security
including access arrangements) and The duties & responsibilities of engineer-in-
safety rules such as fire protection, charge should include:
first aid arrangements, Work Permit
systems etc. i) To ensure that all Contract
requirements including Health, Safety,
vi) To provide comprehensive list of Environment & Security are complied
statutory regulations / standards and with.
specification, to be complied with
during execution of contract, in the ii) To ensure that contractor workforce
tender document itself. deployed is adequately qualified,
trained and in state of health to
vii) To ensure training of the commensurate with the requirements
contractor workforce, medical of the job.
examination, and proper usage of
safety equipment. iii) To ensure that the Tools / Tackles and
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 tested and are in sound working contracts), which is to be considered
conditions and necessary resources in future when selecting contractors.
proposed for providing safe place of
work and necessary PPE are being xii) To ensure that the Consultant,
used. contractor and sub-contractor employ
/ designate qualified & trained Safety
iv) To take the required necessary Engineer / Officer commensurate with
corrective action immediately upon requirement of the job.
noticing or receipt of a report on
noncompliance or any such condition 4.1.3 Owner's Safety Officer
which poses a threat to health, safety The duties & responsibilities of the Owner's
or environment. If during the course of Safety Officer should include:
execution of the contract, any
situation of non-compliance with the i) To assess the hazards associated
contractor's safety and health plan are with jobs in consultation with all
noticed / reported, the same will be concerned and establish safe working
taken up with the contractor for procedure including identification of
correction. In the event of repeated the escape routes.
non compliance, suitable action to be ii) To establish a written record of factors
initiated as per the contract. which can cause injuries and
illnesses.
v) To ensure that the incidents are
reported to all concerned within iii) To undertake routine/surprise
stipulated timeframe. inspections of all work sites and
identify unsafe conditions & practices,
vi) To ensure submission of a plan for if any. Check for compliance of the
safe working (Method Statement) safety practices being followed with
from contractor and approval of the approved HSE Plan.
same by competent person / iv) To investigate promptly the incidents
department. (including near-miss) in order to
advise corrective and/or preventive
vii) To ensure that Work Permit action.
System in line with OISD-STD-105 is
adhered to. v) To maintain statistical information for
use in analyzing all phases of
viii) To ensure availability of all the incidents and events involving
documentation needed for the contract personnel.
execution of contract. vi) To provide the means for complying
with the reporting requirements for
ix) To ensure that the quality controls occupational injuries and illnesses.
have been maintained during
vii) To check whether the proposed
fabrication/erection and all jobs
working arrangements are safe and
required for safe commissioning have
satisfactory, particularly at the
been carried out.
interface between the contractor's
planned work and owner’s existing
x) To ensure safe dismantling of all
facilities.
temporary facilities/connections put
up by the contractor, after completion
viii) To communicate to the
of work.
Contractor the imposed restrictions
which may affect the work/personnel
xi) To compile a report on the safety
such as the temporary closure of a
performance (at the conclusion of
corridor or electrical isolation of
each contract or periodically such as
equipment.
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 ix) To review and monitor the contractor's iii) To nominate qualified & trained Safety
adherence to approved HSE plan and Engineers / Officers reporting to the
all applicable environmental, health, Site in charge, for supervision, co-
and safety requirements. ordination and, liaison for the
implementation of the safety plan.
x) To ensure that Consultant,
Contractor’s Managers, Supervisors Similar HSE Plan should be
and workmen at all levels (who will implemented at the sub- contractor’s
plan, monitor, oversee and carry out or supplier’s site /office. However the
the work) undergo Health, Safety and compliance with the HSE Plan is to be
Environmental training in their the sole responsibility of the
respective responsibilities with Contractor.
respect to conducting work safely and
with due regard for the protection of iv) To arrange suitable facilities in liaison
the environment. with the owner for drinking water,
toilets, lighting, canteen, crèche etc as
xi) To identify areas of operations where applicable as per Laws/ Legislation at
specialized training is required to deal site and also arrange for workmen
with potential dangers. compensation insurance, third party
liability insurance, registration under
xii) To document and to bring to the ESI / PF act etc as applicable.
attention of the Owner's Supervisor
and Contractor any non- v) To arrange for fire protection
compliance/violation of the safety equipment as per the advice of owner.
norms against approved safety and
health plan or safety and health vi) To ensure that its employees have
requirements and also raise these completed appropriate health and
issues in the Safety Committee safety training as required by the
Meetings. statute / regulation and also as per
requirements of the Owner /
xiii) To take part in Tool Box Consultant. The documentation of
Meetings at random and to ensure such training imparted to all its
maintenance of records. employees should be maintained and
produced for verification as required.
4.2 CONTRACTOR
vii) To comply with all the security
4.2.1 Contractor's Management arrangements of owner.

Duties & responsibilities of the contractor viii) To ensure that the plant and
should include the following: equipment used on-site by him / his
employees is correctly registered,
i) To implement safe methods and controlled and maintained in sound
practices, deploy appropriate working condition.
machinery, tools & tackles,
experienced supervisory personnel ix) To ensure availability of First Aid
and skilled work force etc. required for boxes and First Aid trained attendant.
execution.
x) To ensure that all incidents including
ii) To prepare a comprehensive and near misses are reported to all
documented plan for implementation, concerned immediately.
monitoring and reporting of Health,
Safety and Environment (HSE) and In construction projects where sub-
implement the same after its approval. contractors are engaged, the contractor
should set out the responsibilities, duties
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 the sub-contractor’s workforce. These vi) To take immediate action to correct
measures should include the provision and any violation of safety rules observed
use of specific safety equipment, methods of or reported.
carrying out specific tasks on safety and the
inspection and appropriate use of tools. vii) To ensure that the workers likely
to be exposed to hazardous
The responsibilities indicated separately chemicals/materials have access to
under contractor’s Supervisor, Safety Officer appropriate Material Safety Data
and contract worker are contractually that of Sheets (MSDS), wherever applicable,
the Contractor and legally binding on the and provide necessary mitigation
Contractor only. However the specific measures.
detailing as above has been given
separately for guidance and operational viii) To ensure inspection and
convenience. certification of all tools (hand operated
as well as mechanically operated)
The selection of sub contractors, if being used. Defective tools shall be
employed, should be approved by the immediately removed.
owner. Sub-contractor should comply fully
with all safety rules and conditions ix) To ensure that appropriate warning
applicable to the main contractor. signboards or tags are displayed.

4.2.2 Contractor’s Supervisor / Safety x) To ensure that workers have proper

Officer training for their job assignments,
including use of appropriate PPE and
Duties & responsibilities of the Contractor’s first aid fire fighting equipment.
supervisor/Safety Officer should include the
following: xi) To comply with all applicable safety
and health standards, rules,
i) To ensure strict compliance with work regulations and orders issued by
permit system by carrying out work competent authority pertaining to the
only with appropriate work permits assigned activities.
and after ensuring that all safety
precautions / conditions in the permit xii) To ensure that sick and/or
are complied with and closing the injured workers receive appropriate
same after job completion. first aid and/or medical attention.

ii) To ensure that required guards and xiii) To report each incident and/or
protective equipment are provided, injury in accordance with established
used, and properly maintained. procedures and assist in investigation.

iii) To ensure that tools and equipment xiv) To take necessary action for
are properly maintained and tested. correction of any unsafe act /
condition at the workplace. However,
iv) To plan the workload and assign in case the same is outside the limits
workers to jobs in commensuration of authority, it should be reported to
with their qualification, experience and Owner’s Engineer-in-charge
state of health. immediately.

v) To ensure that the workers xv) To conduct daily inspections to

understand the work to be done, the ensure compliance with safety
hazards that may be encountered, standards, codes, regulations, rules
and the proper precautions/procedure and orders applicable to the work
for carrying out the work safely. concerned.

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 xvi) To ensure that workers under iii) To wear PPE as stipulated and
their supervision are aware of their necessary for the job.
responsibilities.
iv) To inform promptly to their supervisor
xvii) To arrange daily tool box regarding all work related incidents
meeting and regular site safety resulting in personal injury, illness
meetings and maintain records in the and/or property damage.
required formats. (Refer Clause 5.9.1)
v) To take all necessary and appropriate
xviii) To arrange stand-by supervisor/ safety precautions to protect
worker where situations so demand. themselves, other personnel and the
environment.
xix) To develop methods and display
banners/posters to inculcate safety 4.3 CONSULTANT
consciousness.
The activities and responsibilities covered
xx) To attend training and ensure under the scope of the Owner may be
participation of his workers for training delegated to the consultant in those cases
as per schedule arranged by the as applicable, based on the respective
Owner / Consultant and keeps himself contract conditions. The primary
updated. responsibility of Consultant is to ensure
compliance with agreed HSE plan for the
xxi) To keep records of number of contract by the Contractor. However those
persons working at the site. responsibilities conferred on Owner as
Principal employer cannot be delegated to
xxii) To keep a constant liaison with consultant.
Engg-in-charge / owners’
representative on safety issues. Where the consultant‘s scope involves
Engineering and Design, those factors under
xxiii) To maintain accident & nearmiss Designer should also be applicable.
record in a register.
In all cases, the Consultant's scope should
xxiv) To ensure that only PPE of the include submission of latest HSE plans for
approved type by owner is used at work under his and Contractor's purview and
site. implementing the same till job completion. It
should conform to owner's overall HSE plan.
A separate Safety Officer should be This should include Guidelines and
assigned, where more than 100 workers are Implementation and Reporting Methodology
employed at site. For smaller jobs, the to be followed with required report formats.
supervisor should assume the role of the
safety officer also. Adequate number of Safety Officers shall be
provided by the Consultant with necessary
4.2.3 Contract workers skills required for the work to be performed.

The duties & responsibilities of the The Consultant shall review the documents
contractor worker should include the submitted by the contractor and advise
following: owner on acceptance as well as advise
suitability and number of Contractor's safety
i) To perform work safely as per the job officers / supervisors.
requirement and instructions.
4.4 DESIGNER
ii) To inform all concerned regarding
unsafe conditions/acts. The Process Designer should identify all
hazards and risks likely to be encountered
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 dismantling, Pre-commissioning, accident, causes of injuries and personal
commissioning and Performance run to experience) and determine the
meet the Guarantees and advise the risk preventive measures to overcome these
mitigation measures. hazards
• Apply the controls to the hazards
All the hazards and safety measures to be • Evaluate the controls
adopted while handling Dangerous
chemicals and Catalysts should be detailed 5.2 CRITERIA OF SELECTION OF A
by the Process Licensor and the same CONTRACTOR
should be again included in the scope of the
suppliers. Specific write ups/MSDS should “Contractor Safety” can be ensured to a
be obtained from Patented single source large extent if competent agency for
suppliers also. execution of assignment or job, based on
HSE system agreed upon by owner, is
Designs should recognize, include and apply selected. It is necessary to assess his
safe practice during preparation, capabilities and competencies to perform
construction and subsequent operational work safely.
use and maintenance after completion of the
Project. A databank should be developed for all the
contractors for their past performance on
All documents including drawings and HSE aspects. An attempt should also be
calculations are to be originated, checked made to get similar data from other similar
and approved in accordance with latest industries.
international codes, standards,
specifications and design basis philosophy. The data required will depend upon
complexity involved in the job and type / size
Preferred use of low risk materials, policy of resources required. Format needs to be
on hazardous substances, preferred use suitably developed depending upon size,
of low noise and dust-suppressed nature of the job & hazard associated
equipment etc. should be encouraged. therein. The format designed should also
take care of the skill required to carry out the
5.0 SAFETY MANAGEMENT job.

5.1 JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS (JSA) Performance review is essential for all type
of contractors. It helps in recording actual
Job safety analysis (JSA) provides a performance/experience with contractors
mechanism by which the contractor, safety while the contract is in progress. It is
officer or supervisor take a detailed look at essential that resources agreed as per the
how an individual task is performed and its contract are reviewed at mobilization stage
inherent hazards and preventive measures. for ensuring compliance from the day one
This procedure helps in integrating accepted and thorough effective supervision /
safety and health principles and practices monitoring system are at place.
into a particular operation. In a JSA, each
step of the job is examined to identify This activity also helps in taking timely action
potential hazards and to determine the in case of unsatisfactory performance to
safest way to do the job. correct the situation and ensure safe work
during execution period and deciding about
A job safety analysis includes five steps as suitability of the contractor for future jobs.
below:
The periodicity of such performance review
• Select a job will depend upon size/type/complexity of
• Break the job down into a sequence of contract. However, the performance should
steps be reviewed at least at mobilisation stage
• Identify the hazards against each of and at the end of the contract.
these steps (based on knowledge of

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 5.3 SITE PLANNING AND LAYOUT vii) Pedestrian pathways and routes
for vehicular traffic (light/heavy
Before starting the construction/maintenance vehicles including material handling
job at existing workplace in operation or equipment) should be earmarked.
green field locations, following should be
ensured: - viii) Artificial lighting to be provided at
places where work continues or
i) Details regarding location of workers pass by after sunset or in
workshop/ fabrication yard, site office, case natural light is insufficient like
stores, laboratory, electrical confined spaces.
installations, placement of
construction machinery, medical and ix) Keep all equipment /machines under
welfare facilities, lighting underground cover to prevent them from dust,
and above ground piping route, cable rain/flood water, heat etc. and follow
route etc. should be decided prior to storage instructions as applicable for
commencement of the work in each of them.
consultation with owner / Consultants
and implementation should be 5.4 GATE ENTRY PROCEDURE
ensured. Layout should be displayed
at strategic locations. Gate entry at any site / workplace / unit is to
be restricted to ensure entry of only
ii) The resources required to meet any authorised persons / vehicles.
emergency situations like fire fighting,
first aid etc. should be planned and 5.4.1 Entry procedure for all contractor
mobilized as per the job requirement. worker should be as follows:

iii) The sequence or order in which work A. Issuance of Pass

to be done and any hazardous
operations or processes should be i) The passes are to be issued after the
identified. owner’s representative/engineer-in-
charge forwards the application of the
iv) Free access to site shall be provided contractor providing complete details
with clear roads, passage, gangways, of the workers being engaged. The
staircases etc. Access to construction contractor may be asked to submit
site should be leveled, open and free Character & Antecedents (C&A)
from any obstructions like verification of individual worker from
construction material or scrap/waste, concerned authorities.
exposure to hazards such as falling
materials, material handling ii) With regard to issuance of passes for
equipment and vehicles. Any pit or all vehicles including material
ditch shall be covered or barricaded. handling equipment, owner’s
representative / engineer-in-charge
v) Arrangements should be made to should forward the application only
maintain good housekeeping at site. after ensuring that all documents
Scrap and debris generated out of pertaining to the fitness of the
construction work should be vehicle/equipment and valid driving
removed/disposed off at a regular license of the driver etc. are available.
interval as directed. Emergency exit
should be provided in case of iii) The passes should be serially
blockade of primary exit. numbered with address, contractor
name, identification mark, signature of
vi) Suitable warning notices and also the the worker etc.
routes to and from welfare facilities
should be displayed prominently. iv) Special colour code for passes should
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 areas like Administrative Block, Unit taken with two copies (one for
area, Project Area (wherever preparing the pass and other for
applicable). attachment with gate register).
Specific advice and recommendation
v) Contractor workers engaged on of User Department may be given due
routine basis for long periods should cognizance. Relevant details are to
be provided with monthly photo pass. be written. The pass should be
collected back at the gate after day’s
vi) Special permit is required separately work.
for working beyond normal working
hours and holidays. 5.4.2 Tank Truck Loading (TTL)
Operation :
B. Gate Entry
At the loading / unloading location, a large
i) Entry of the contractor’s employees no. of Tank Trucks of petroleum products
should be permitted with valid gate enter the installation. Crew members are
passes only. generally not regular entrants. The
procedure should be as follows:
ii) Entry of contractor’s workers should
be allowed in presence of authorized i) The gate pass should be issued to the
representative of contractor. individual crew members on written
request of the transporter
iii) Records of persons at the time of mentioning TT registration nos.,
entry/exit should be maintained. License and certificate of training as
per MV rule 9.
iv) At the entry gate of the location, a
physical checking for non-carrying of ii) Character & Antecedent (C & A)
lighter, matchboxes, explosives etc. verification of the TTL crew through
should be carried out. local police is to be done preferably
and record maintained.
v) Gate passes/Identity Cards should be
displayed on persons at all the times. iii) For loading/unloading purpose,
register entry at security gate is
vi) For Mega-projects at existing / made before allowing entry into the
operating installations, it is preferable premises with recording of names of
to have a separate gate for entry of crew members, time of entry, pass
contractor workers and also the Sr. No., TT no. etc.
project areas should be segregated
fencing from operational area by iv) For loading/unloading, crew is allowed
fencing / other physical means. entry alongwith TT only, after
checking of TT from
vii) No vehicle should be allowed to explosive/security point of view.
enter in an operational area without
proper flame arrestor. v) Out time, invoice no., Destination etc.,
are recorded while TTs go out of the
viii) Awareness on Safety through security gate.
training / posters etc. highlighting Do's
and Don'ts should be spread within 5.5 TRAINING
entire contractor workforce.
Video/Audio tapes on Safety Topics Training is to educate contractor workforce
should be played preferably. on various hazards associated with the
job/workplace and on the respective
ix) For occasionally engaged labourers preventive / mitigation measures to avoid
such as for material handling etc., untoward incidents.
spot photograph may be preferably

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 i) Workers should be adequately and equipment and protective
suitably: clothing provided to the worker;

(a) informed of potential safety and (f) general measures for personal
health hazards to which they may hygiene and health protection;
be exposed to at their workplace;
(g) fire precautions to be taken;
(b) instructed and trained in the
measures available for the (h) action to be taken in case of an
prevention, control and protection emergency;
against those hazards.
(i) requirements of relevant safety
ii) No person should be employed in any and health rules and regulations.
work at a workplace unless that
person has received the necessary Copies of the relevant safety and health
information, instruction and training so rules, regulations and procedures should be
as to be able to do the work available to workers upon the
competently and safely. The commencement of and upon any change of
competent authority should, in employment.
collaboration with employers, promote
training programs to enable all the
workers to read and understand the
information / instructions related to 5.5.1 Training Techniques
safety and health matters.
a) Lectures
iii) The information, instruction and
training should be given in a language This technique should be applied when it is
understood by the worker and written, required to transfer information in local
Oral, visual and participative language to a large contractor workforce
approaches should be used to ensure with controlled content and time.
that the worker has assimilated the
information. b) Case Study

iv) Every worker should receive This is an effective technique based on the
instruction and training regarding the presentation of case of real events by
general safety and health measures Trainer to highlight probable causes like
common to the workplace. This Human Error, ignorance about the job etc.
should include:
c) Videos
(a) general rights and duties of
workers at the workplace; Videos, an effective technique of
communication, should be used to display
(b) means of access and egress the right techniques of performing a task in a
both during normal working and safe manner and hazards associated with a
in an emergency; job.

(c) measures for good d) Demonstration at site

housekeeping;
Right way to do a job should invariably be
(d) location and proper use of demonstrated to workers at the site itself.
welfare amenities and first aid The right way is also a safe way. Hazards
facilities provided; due to wrong procedures, short cuts and
their adverse effects etc. should also be
(e) proper use and care of the items highlighted.
of personnel protective

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 5.5.2 Training/Awareness Module and
Frequency iii) Importance of First Aid fire
fighting equipment, their use &
A. General Safety Training to all operations
categories of contractor employees
should be imparted before induction iv) Communication system at the
and annually thereafter. No person installation
should be allowed to enter the
installation without undergoing this v) Fire / Accident Reporting
training. This training program may procedure
cover:
vi) General Safety rules
i) Mandatory uses of PPE like Cotton
clothes, Helmet, Safety Shoes, Safety vii) Safety Measures during
Belts etc. execution of job such as:

ii) Probable Hazards - Welding / Cutting / Grinding

- Working at height
iii) Important Telephone No / Escape - Confined space entry
route - X ray / radiation
- Erection / Dismantling of
iv) First Aid scaffolding
- Tank construction and repairs
v) Use of Fire extinguisher - Handling of chemicals etc.

The contractor workers, if engaged in viii) Importance & use of PPE

operation of the plants/facilities, should be
trained in line with Clause No. 4.6 of OISD- ix) Emergency Routes
GDN-206 on “Safety Management System”.
For other categories of contractor workers, x) Assembly Points
training modules for different category
employees are as follows: xi) Job Specific Training

B. Contractor Supervisor D. Consultant / Contractor

Contractor Supervisor should be trained in Awareness program should be carried out

accordance with the provision of clause no. for Consultant / Contractor at the time of
5.1.1.2, 5.2.7, 5.3.10, 5.6.12 and 5.7.8 of induction. This program should cover at
OISD-STD-154 on 'Safety Aspects in least the following:
Functional Training'
i) Responsibility of contractor for safety
C. Contractor Worker of their personnel and work area

Yearly training programme should be carried ii) Hazardous property of Petroleum

out for contractor worker and the records products and chemical used
should be maintained. The training
programme should cover at least the iii) Communication system
following:
iv) Fire / Accident Reporting procedure
i) Worker responsibility for safety
of himself and work area. v) Medical facility available

ii) Associated hazards with the job vi) Statutory requirements

and job area including
electrical shock hazards.

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 vii) Importance of First Aid equipment and through site inspection using ready-made
required at the site check lists to ensure that contractors /
agencies abide by the safety rules and
viii) Work Permit system norms while working at operating /
construction sites.
ix) Direct/ Indirect losses due to accident
A checklist, while carrying out different type
x) Safety Measures while executing the of jobs, should be developed based on
jobs such as: hazards associated with the job being
performed and requirements as per OISD-
- Welding / Cutting / Grinding GDN-192 on "Safety Practices during
- Working at height Construction". Typical format is enclosed at
- Confined space entry Annexure II, which should be modified to suit
- X ray / radiation the requirement of the site / job to be done.
- Erection / Dismantling of
scaffolding Before starting the work and at regular
- Tank construction and repairs intervals thereafter, Contractor’s
- Handling of chemicals etc. Supervisor/safety Officer and Owner's
- electrical jobs representative / Engineer-in charge/safety
Officer should inspect as per the checklist so
xi) Safety training needs of their prepared to ensure that contractor has
supervisors and workers prepared to start the work with all safety
precaution required for safe execution of job.
xii) Importance & Use of PPE at the site
5.7 PENALTIES FOR NON-
xiii) General Safety rules at the installation COMPLIANCE

Financial or other type of penalties like

seizure of gate passes, stoppage of work for
E Security Personnel a limited period etc. may be levied on the
contractors or their workers for non-
Training program should be carried out for compliance of safety rules. A provision of
Security personnel at the time of induction suitable accident severity based penalty
and annually thereafter and the records clause for contractor may be incorporated to
should be maintained. The training program ensure adherence of systems and
should cover at least the following: procedures. A few of the usual non-
compliance are as follows:
i) Layout of Plant and Facilities
ii) Vulnerable locations -- Non-usage of PPEs like Safety helmet /
iii) Safety regulations (Statutory and in Safety shoes / Safety goggles /
company) Respiratory protection etc. by the
iv) Fire Protection Facilities and contractor personnel
Locations
v) Role in case of Fire / Disaster -- Non-usage of the safety belt and life line
vi) Emergency Procedure and Drills by the workers while working at height
vii) Industrial First Aid
viii) Use of Personnel Protective -- Non-provision of basic safety
Equipment requirement such as 24 V lamp for
ix) Disaster Management Plan working in confined space, uncertified /
non standard lifting tools, earth leakage
5.6 INSPECTION / AUDIT protection & earthing connections for
electrical appliances as per Indian
Inspection / Audit is a tool to evaluate Electricity Rules, emergency isolation
compliance of all safety requirements. Most switches etc.
of the information could be gathered

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 -- Violation of Safety Permit conditions like attend these meetings on random basis.
Fire fighting equipment Tool box meeting should be conducted more
frequently depending upon circumstances.
-- Non-barricading of area while rigging, Record of the same can be maintained in
digging etc. the following typical format.

-- Working without valid work permit TOOLBOX MEETING FORM

-- Unauthorised road closure/blockage SUBJECT :

PRESENTER :
5.8 INCIDENT REPORTING AND DATE :
INVESTIGATION SYSTEM TIME : From….. To…..
CONTENT IN BRIEF :
All the incidents including near-miss should
be reported immediately by contractor’s Participant’s Name Signature
Supervisor to Contractor and owner’s
Supervisor/Engineer-in-charge, who should -------------------- ---------------------
inform to Owner’s Safety Officer and owner’s -------------------- ---------------------
Management. Owner’s Safety Department -------------------- ---------------------
will be required for onward reporting as per
OISD, Statutory requirements. 5.9.2 Site Safety Committee Meeting

All accidents regardless of the extent of Primary purpose of this safety committee is
injury or damage should be investigated in to enable owner, contractor and workers to
order to find probable causes, lessons learnt work together to monitor the site safety and
thereof and remedial measures required to health plan so as to prevent accidents and
prevent its recurrence. improve working condition on site. Its size
and membership will depend on the size and
The incident investigation should be done as nature of job.
per provision of clause no. 4.12 of OISD-
GDN-206 on 'Safety Management System' . The safety committee should include
All the recommendations of investigation / representatives of owner, consultant,
Enquiry Report need to be monitored closely contractor identified as safety
for its implementation. A proper record officer/supervisor. It should be headed by
needs to be maintained to ensure Engineer-in-charge.
implementation of all the recommendations
and same should be reviewed from time to The safety committee should have regular
time. and frequent meetings, atleast fortnightly, to
discuss the safety and health program on
5.9 SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETINGS site and to make suggestions for
improvement. The meetings should be
Following three type of safety committee documented with a time bound action plan.
meetings should be held aiming at raising The functions carried out by safety
the level of safety consciousness at the site: committee should include:

5.9.1 Toolbox meeting i) Review compliance of pending items

of last Safety meetings.
To maintain awareness, update training and
convey important safety and health ii) Consideration of the reports of safety
information, contractor supervisors should personnel.
conduct tool box meetings at least weekly
and also prior to start of any work. All the iii) Discussion of accident/near-miss and
contractor workers should attend this illness reports in order to make
meeting. The owner’s supervisor/Engineer- appropriate recommendation for
in-charge and safety officers should also prevention.

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 iv) Examination/evaluation of suggestions 2) OISD-GDN-192 on “Safety During
made by workers. Construction”

v) Dissemination of acquired knowledge 3) OISD-STD-155 Part(I&II) on

through training programs and “Personnel Protective Equipment”
information sharing sessions.
4) Building & Other Construction
vi) Discussion & review of Fire Prevention workers (Regulation of Employment
& Disaster Management Plan. & Condition of Service) Act 1996

vii) To send recommendation to

Apex Body for
consideration/approvals.

5.9.3 Safety Review Meeting by

Location Head

This meeting should be headed by the

Location head and attended by Owner’s
Supervisor/Engineer-in-charge, owner’s
safety Officer and all concerned department
heads. Prime purpose of this review is to
ensure that all the recommendations of
various committees are being complied with
and to take decisions on critical points
raised. This meeting should take place at
least once in every quarter. All the
investigation reports/ audit findings with
status of implementation of
recommendations should be discussed.

5.10 SAFETY EQUIPMENT /

PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT

The type of safety equipment to be used is

decided based on the job requirement.
Selection should be made based on OISD-
GDN-192, OISD-STD-155 (Part I & II) and
the job requirement. Safety equipment /
Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) shall
be of approved make. Contractor shall
provide necessary training to each employee
regarding proper usage and upkeep of PPE
including its limitation.

A register showing stock and issue of PPE

should be maintained by the contractor at
site and must be available for inspection.

6.0 REFERENCES

1) OISD-GDN-206 on “Safety
Management System”

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 ANNEXURE I
LIST OF SAFETY CODES FOR CIVIL WORKS PUBLISHED BY BUREAU OF
INDIAN STANDARDS

Sl.no. Code No. Title

1 IS: 818 Code of Practice for Safety and Health Requirements in Electric
and Gas Welding and Cutting Operations – First Revision.

2 IS: 875 Code of practice for Structural safety of buildings: Masonry

walls

3 IS: 933 Specification for Portable Chemical Fire Extinguisher, Foam

Type – Second Revision.

4 IS: 1179 Specification for Equipment for Eye and Face Protection during
Welding – First Revision

5 IS: 1904 Code of practice for Structural safety of buildings: Shallow

foundations

6 IS: 1905 Code of practice for Structural safety of buildings: Masonry

walls

7 IS: 1989 – Part II Leather Safety Boots and shoes for heavy metal industry

8 IS: 2171 Specification for Portable Fire Extinguishers, Dry Powder Type
– Second Revision

9 IS: 2361 Specification of Building Grips – First Revision

10 IS: 2750 Specification for Steel Scaffoldings

11 IS: 2925 Specification for Industrial Safety Helmets – First Revision

12 IS: 3016 Code of Practice for Fires Precautions in Welding and Cutting
Operations – First Revision

13 IS: 3521 Industrial Safety Belts and harnesses

14 IS: 3696 – Part I Safety Code for Scaffolds and Ladders: Part I – Scaffolds

15 IS: 3696 – Part II Safety Code for Scaffolds and Ladders: Part II – Ladders

16 IS: 3764 Safety Code for Excavation Work

17 IS: 4014 – Part I & II Code of Practice for Steel Tubular Scaffolding

18 IS: 4081 Safety Code for Blasting and Related Drilling Operations

19 IS: 4082 Recommendations on stacking and storage of construction

materials at site

20 IS: 4130 Safety Code for Demolition of Buildings – First Revision

21 IS: 4138 Safety Code for working in compressed air – First Revision

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 22 IS: 4756 Safety Code for Tunneling works

23 IS: 4912 Safety requirements for Floor and Wall openings, Railings and
toe boards – First Revision

24 IS: 5216 – Part I & II Recommendations on safety procedures and practices in

electrical work

25 IS: 5121 Safety code for piling and other deep foundations

26 IS: 5916 Safety Code for Construction involving use of Hot Bituminous
materials

27 IS: 6994 – Part I Specifications for safety gloves: Part I – Leather and Cotton
gloves

28 IS: 5983 Specification for Eye Protectors – First Revision

29 IS: 6922 Criteria for safety and design of structures subject to

underground blasts

30 IS: 7155 Code of recommended practices for conveyor safety

31 IS: 7205 Safety Code for Erection on Structural Steel Works

32 IS: 7069 Safety Code for Handling and Storage of Building Materials

33 IS: 7293 Safety Code for Working with Construction Machinery

34 IS: 7323 Guidelines for operation of Reservoirs

35 IS: 7969 Safety Code for handling and storage of building materials

36 IS: 8758 Recommendation for Fire Precautionary Measures in

construction of Temporary Structures and Pandals

37 IS: 8989 Safety Code for Erection of Concrete Framed Structures

38 IS: 9706 Code of Practices for construction of Arial ropeways for

transportation of material

39 IS: 9759 Guidelines for de-watering during construction

40 IS: 9944 Recommendations on safe working load for natural and

manmade fibre rope slings

41 IS: 10667 Guide for selection of industrial safety equipment for protection
foot and leg

42 IS: 10291 Safety Code for dress divers in civil engineering works

43 IS: 10386 – Part I Safety Code for Construction, Operation and Maintenance for
River Valley Projects

44 IS: 10386 – Part II Safety Code for Construction, Operation and Maintenance for

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 River Valley Projects

45 IS: 11057 Code of Practice for Industrial Safety Nets

46 IS: 13415 Code of Practice on safety for Protective barriers in and around
building

47 IS: 13416 Recommendations for preventive measures against hazards at

working places

Statutory Regulations

Latest Statutory Acts and Rules, as given below, may be referred:-

1. The Petroleum Acts 1934 and Petroleum Rules 2002

2. The Factory Act, 1948 (As amended by Factory Amendment Act 1987) and concerned
Factory Rules
3. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 & Rules 1975
4. The Environment (Protection) Act 1986
5. The Manufacturing, Storage and Import of Hazardous Rules 1989
6. The Hazardous Wastes Management (Management & Handling) Rules 1989
7. The Indian Electricity Act 1901 and Rules 1956
8. The Indian Explosive Acts, 1884 & The Indian Explosive Rules 1983
9. The Gas Cylinder Rules 1981and the static & Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules 1981
10. The Indian Boiler Act 1923 and Regulations 1950
11. The Public Liability Act 1991 as amended in 1992
12. The Motor Vehicle act 1988 and Central Motor Vehicle rules 1989
13. Building & Other Construction workers (Regulation of Employment & Condition of Service)
Act 1996

In addition to above, various other statutory acts like EPF, ESIS, Minimum wage act and other
local statutory requirements shall also be complied with.

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 ANNEXURE II
CHECK LIST FOR SAFETY INSPECTION / AUDIT

Job ___________ Location _______________ Date of Audit______Frequency _____________

Inspected by __________________ Contractor (s) __________________________

Sl.no. ITEM YES NO NA REMARKS /

ACTION
1.0 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):
Are following PPEs being used as per the job requirements?

1.1 Safety Helmets

1.2 Safety Shoes

1.3 Gum Boots

1.4 Safety Belts with life line

1.5 Gloves

1.6 Ear Plug

1.7 Goggles

1.8 Shield Glass

1.9 Face Protection

1.10 Breathing Apparatus

1.11 Canister Mask

1.12 Hand wash / Eye wash/ Respirating filter /

cloth

1.13 Boiler Suit

1.14 Others

2.0 HOUSE KEEPING

2.1 Whether Waste Bins are provided / used

2.2 Are Passageways / Walkways clear?

2.3 Is General neatness O.K.?

2.4 Is the Ground free from oil, grease etc.

and is not found to be slippery?

2.5 Others

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 3.0 EXCAVATION

3.1 Whether soil stability is checked?

3.2 Whether proper shoring for the excavation

is provided to prevent cave-in for side of
slope >45 Degree?

3.3 Whether proper precautions have been

taken if the excavation is adjoining to
heavy structure like building, street and
roadways?

3.4 While excavating whether proper slope

usually 450 & suitable benches of 0.5 m
width at each 1.5 m depth are provided?

3.5 Whether barricading of 1m height with

glowing caution board is provided for
excavation beyond 1.5m depth?

3.6 Whether excavating earth is placed

beyond 1m of the edge of the trench?

3.7 Whether heavy vehicle movement is

restricted to come too close to the
excavating area?

3.8 Whether necessary precaution is taken

for underground pipes, sewers, cables by
contractors?

3.9 Whether excavation hot work permit is

taken?

3.10 Whether extra precaution is taken for

bailing out water properly while
excavating?

3.11 During rains whether the excavation is

done with extra precaution to prevent
caving in?

3.12 Whether two separate entry/ exit points

with necessary ladders / steps, as per
requirement, have been provided?

3.13 Whether one person is available at all the

time to communicate any hazards noticed
with workers working in deep trenches or
excavation?

3.14 Whether necessary precautions like

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 regular gas testing are being taken in
areas having hydrocarbons and LPG so
that no gas accumulation takes place in
the trenches.

3.15 Whether IS: 4081-1986 & Indian

Explosive act & rules for storage, handling
& carrying of explosive material and
execution of blasting operation is
followed?

3.16 Whether in case of mechanised

excavation, caution board is provided for
do’s and don’ts like ‘Nobody to enter’
within one meter of the extreme reach?

3.17 Whether the following are inspected

during excavation work :-
a) Boulder formation encountered
b) Collapsing / development of cracks of
sides
c) Marked damage to support
d) Unexpected fall of ground
e) Inspection of site after each blast.

3.18 Others

4.0 PERMITS

4.1 Whether valid work permit is issued to

start any work?

4.2 Whether all conditions of the permit are

fulfilled before starting the job?

4.3 As noted in the permit, whether

compliance of all the recommendations
are ensured?

4.4 Whether permits are available at work site

all the times?

4.5 Whether hot work permit registered in fire

station?

4.6 Whether permits are being closed after

the completion of job?

4.7 Others

5.0 SAFETY IN CUTTING / WELDING/GRINDING

5.1 Whether LPG / Oxygen / Acetylene/ Gas

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 cylinders are kept outside only while
working in confined space?

5.2 Are Acetylene /LPG cylinders kept in

upright position and secured at
designated places under shed – wet
gunny bags wrapped around it if the same
is under sun at designated place?

5.3 Check cylinder and cylinder valves for any

kind of damage?

5.4 Whether protective valves are kept on

cylinder while not in use?

5.5 Whether proper means and method for

transportation of cylinders to avoid
dropping and rolling are being adopted /
followed?

5.6 Whether gas cylinders, regulators are

kept away/free from oil and grease?

5.7 Whether all hoses were found to be free

of any damage or crack?

5.8 Whether oxygen and acetylene cylinders

are stored separately?

5.9 Whether color coding is being used for

easy identification of different type of
cylinders and hoses?

5.10 Whether cylinder keys are available near

the cylinder?

5.11 Whether gas torches with NRV with flash

back arrestor of approved make are only
being used?

5.12 Whether pressure gauges are in working

condition and checked from time to time?

5.13 Whether welding shields are used while

welding?

5.14 Whether proper earthing for welding

machines are provided?

5.15 Whether power is taken from approved

sources (welding receptacles)?

5.16 Whether welding receptacles are properly

grounded?

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 5.17 Whether welding cables are maintained in
good condition and without any joints/
cuts?

5.18 Whether to avoid short circuit, welding

machines are protected against rain?

5.19 Whether earth connectors are securely

connected to the job and not to the
adjoining pipeline or structure?

5.20 Whether flame arrestor of DG set is of

approved make and quality?

5.21 Others

6.0 SAND / SHOT BLASTING

6.1 Whether sand blasting is used only after

getting approval from competent
authority?

6.2 Whether air compressor used for sand /

shot blasting are positioned away from
work place?

6.3 Whether exhaust of the prime mover is

directed away from the work place?

6.4 Whether in case of motor driven

compressor, the body of the motor as well
as the compressor is properly earthed?

6.5 Whether line operator of sand/shot

blasting wear suitable PPEs including
mask?

6.6 Whether adequate measures are adopted

to confine dust/spray particles?

6.7 Whether adequate measures are taken

for proper ventilation while the work is
done in confined space?

6.8 Others

7.0 SAFETY WHILE WORKING AT HEIGHTS / SCAFFOLDING / LADDERS

7.1 Whether work permit is obtained to take

up work at height above 3 mts?

7.2 Whether steel pipes scaffoldings are used

in unit/off site areas?

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 7.3 Whether provision for suitable platform
with all scaffoldings are made? Whether
its construction is as per specification with
toe board and railing?

7.4 Whether the area below working at height

is cordoned?

7.5 Whether suitable platform is provided?

7.6 Whether ISI approved quality and good

condition safety belts are used while
working at heights?

7.7 Whether life line of safety belt is

Anchored to an independent secured
support capable of withstanding load of a
falling person?

7.8 Whether the area around the scaffold is

cordoned off to prohibit the entry of
unauthorized person?

7.9 Whether ropes used are of good condition

and adequate strength free of defects?

7.10 Whether ladder is placed at secured and

leveled surface?

7.11 Whether it is extended 1.5 Mts. Above the

landing point?

7.12 Whether ladder used are of adequate

length and tying short ladder is avoided?

7.13 Whether metallic ladders are placed away

from electrical system?

7.14 Whether tools or materials are removed

after completion of the day’s job at
heights?

7.15 Whether a valid permit is obtained before

taking up work on asbestos or fragile
roof?

7.16 Whether sufficient precaution is taken

while working on fragile roof?

7.17 Whether provision is made to arrange

duck ladder, crawling board for working at
fragile roof?

7.18 Whether scaffolding has been erected on

rigid / firm / levelled surfaces only?

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 7.19 Whether scaffold has been inspected by
competent person prior to being put in
use?

7.20 Whether the scaffolding has been

designed for the load to be borne?

7.21 Whether the erection and dismantling of

the scaffolding is being done only by
trained persons and under supervision?

7.22 Whether safety net with proper working

arrangement and life line has been
provided?

7.23 Others

8.0 SAFETY IN CONFINED SPACE

8.1 Whether a permit is obtained to enter a

confined space?

8.2 Whether gas test for hydrocarbon, toxic

gas, oxygen level is obtained before
entering any confined space?

8.3 Whether adequate oxygen level is

ensured in confined space before
entering? If not, whether all precaution
like using of Breathing Apparatus set is
ensured?

8.4 Whether, in case of chance of ingress of

hydrocarbon gases / toxic gases,
Personnel Monitoring System (PMS) is
used or not?

8.5 Whether only in presence of a supervisor,

worker enters in confined space?

8.6 Whether provision of sufficient means of

entry and exit is available?

8.7 Whether provision of ventilation to remove

welding fumes, dust, exhaust gases are
made?

8.8 Whether provision of 24V (Hand lamps

with cage as per OISD-STD-155) light for
working inside space is made?

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 8.9 Is it strictly ensured that a stand-by
trained person is standing outside before
a person enters a confined space and
communication is being maintained all the
time with workers working inside?

8.10 Whether life belt with one end under

control of stand-by person outside is kept
while working in confined space?

8.11 Whether Personnel protective Equipment

are in good condition as specified in the
permit?

8.12 Whether absence of Hydrogen Sulfide,

CO or other toxic gas is ensured before
entering into a confined space? If yes,
whether proper required PPE like BA,
Gas Mask are used.

8.13 Whether boxing up is being done only as

per the approved procedures and by
competent persons?

8.14 Whether all the safety precautions listed

in OISD-GDN-192 are taken while
working in sewers, OWS etc.?
8.15 Whether proper house keeping is being
maintained inside the confined space?

8.16 Whether training has been provided to

workers working in the confined space
and the workers only of sound health are
being asked to work in the confined
space?

8.17 Others

9.0 SAFETY IN MATERIAL HANDLING

9.1 Whether all lifting tools, tackles,

machines, chains, ropes etc. are of sound
construction, made of sound material and
maintained in good condition?

9.2 Whether safe working load, date of testing

visibly marked/painted on the equipment?

9.3 Whether lifting tools, tackles are of

adequate strength for the load to be
handled?

9.4 Whether all parts including the working

gears fixed or movable of every lifting
machine, chain, rope, tackles specify the

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 following condition:

a) Thoroughly examined by competent

person at least once a year or such
interval as required by statutory
authority.

b) Document of such examination are

maintained and produced to owner
supervisor before use of particular
equipment?

9.5 Whether chain blocks and cables are

inspected before each use to assure their
sound condition?

9.6 Whether hoist and lift if used are:

a) Properly maintained and thoroughly

examined by competent authority at
least once in every year.

b) A register to be maintained to record

particulars of such examination in
prescribed forms and shall be
produced to the owner supervisor
before use.

9.7 Whether area below the movement of

boom of crane is cleared to avoid injury
from falling objects?

9.8 Whether it is ensured that crew of truck

leave the truck in crane handling area
before starting loading / unloading, if not
involved in rigging operation?

9.9 Whether transporting material from one

place to another is done by suitable
means?

9.10 Whether carrier with sufficient capacity

without projecting parts is used for
transporting materials?

9.11 Whether riggers engaged are well trained

and conversant with signaling procedures
including night signalling if required?

9.12 Whether permission of authorized person

is obtained before working on or near an
overhead crane?

9.13 Whether trained riggers are available all

the time along with crane?

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 9.14 Whether barricading has been done to
ensure no unauthorised person enters in
the working area of the crane?

9.15 Whether lifting plan has been prepared

and approved before start of the work?

9.16 Whether route of crane movement has

been planned before the crane moves out
of the garage?

9.17 Whether it has been ensured that no

electrical cable come within 3 metres or
safe distance from the boom of the
crane?

9.18 Whether boom is being kept in the

horizontal position or locked while idling?

9.19 Whether material is being stacked /

destacked in trucks with the help of
wedges to ensure no slippage while
loading / unloading takes place?

9.20 Whether the forklift / crane is being

operated only by trained person?

9.21 Others

10.0 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

10.1 Has the Electrical Line Clearance

procedure been followed involving
electrical and other concerned Dept. and
filling of formats?

10.2 Have Danger Signs with Voltage rating/

Men at work signboards been displayed
at both Sub Station as well as the work
site?

10.3 Has the contractor worker understood the

electrical circuit on which he is going to
work with probable electrical hazards and
mitigation measures to be adopted?

10.4 Whether contractor has engaged

electrician (s) having valid electrical
licence in line with provisions in Indian
Electricity Rules?

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 10.5 Have all checks prior to switching
operation been carried out and
authorisation of owner/ user section
obtained subsequently?

10.6 Have all earthing links on electrical

conductors removed before charging the
line/ apparatus?

10.7 Have PPE as prescribed under Indian

Electricity Rules been in place, kept
healthy and used?

10.8 Are earthing and bonding arrangement of

non-current carrying metallic parts in line
with provisions of Indian Electricity Rules
– 1956 amended time to time as IS:
3043?

10.9 Have electrical part of OISD-GDN-192

and Clause No. 9.0 for Temporary
installations in OISD-173 been
understood and followed wherever
applicable?

10.10 Are flexible wires having voltage of 240

volts above earth potential taken through
PVC conduits?

10.11 Whether portable hand lamps with a

voltage rating of not more than 24 volts
used with flameproof enclosures in
confined spaces within columns, vessels
etc?

10.12 Have the Switches, MCBs, fuses etc.

been inspected for proper ratings?

10.13 Has Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (

ELCB) been used on the incoming side to
protect against leakage of current? Is the
device tested every time the work is
started?

10.14 Whether all portable appliances are

provided with insulated Three pin Plugs
and socket arrangement?

10.15 Whether industrial type extension boards

and plug sockets are used?

10.16 Has the electrical equipment brought to

site by contractor been inspected by
owner’s supervisor/ safety officer for
damage/cuts/abrasion etc? Is record of

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 Insulation Resistance, wherever required ,
being kept?

10.17 Have standard practices for termination of

conductors/ cables been followed (e.g.
use of proper lugs, crimping tool, cable
glands etc)? Is cable armour in continuity
from feeding point to load?

10.18 Are the Contractor supervisor and

workmen well acquainted with first aid for
electrical shock?

10.19 Are the wires/ cables identifiable along

their route towards the load by using
colour coding and/or markers?

10.20 Others

11.0 ROAD WORK

11.1 Whether site is barricaded and provided

with warning signs including night warning
lamps/ self glowing markers at
appropriate location for diversion of
traffic?

11.2 Whether mixing aggregates with bitumen

is done with the help of batch mixing
plants? If no, whether adequate
precautions have been taken?

11.3 Whether road rollers, bitumen sprayers,

pavement finishers are driven by
experienced drivers with valid driving
licenses?

11.4 Whether the worker handling hot bitumen

sprayers or spreading bitumen aggregate
mix or mixing bitumen with aggregate are
provided with PVC hand gloves rubber
shoes with pegging upto knee joints?

11.5 Others

12.0 FORM WORK, REINFORCEMENT

12.1 Whether form work, shuttering, shoring

etc. are adequately designed and
provided to erect the structure and to
support the expected load?

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 12.2 Whether staging (support) for shuttering is
designed for loads like worker movement,
impact load and other incidental loads
during construction?

12.3 Whether workers use PPEs at work site?

12.4 Whether all safety procedures are

adopted while cutting rod?

12.5 Whether proper staging and bundling is

provided for supplying rods at height?

12.6 Whether sufficient cross bracings are

provided for high staging works at
vulnerable points?

12.7 Others

13.0 CONCRETING

13.1 Whether the concreting area is

barricaded?

13.2 Whether vibrator hoses, pumping

concrete accessories are in healthy
condition and mechanically strong?

13.3 Whether it is ensured that no pipe line in

concrete pumping system is attached to
any temporary strut such as scaffolds
etc.?

13.4 Whether it is checked that safety guards

around moving parts are provided in
concrete mixer/ machines?

13.5 Whether earthing of electrical mixers,

vibrator etc. are checked?

13.6 Whether entry of unauthorised person in

the concreting area is restricted?

13.7 Whether adequate lighting arrangement is

made in the concreting area if working
during night?

13.8 Whether PPEs like gum boots, gloves and

dust masks etc. are being used?

13.9 For overhead or underground work,

whether form work and shuttering have
been checked so that the same do not
collapse during concreting?

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 13.10 Others

14.0 DEMOLISHING (DEMOLISHING BY BLAST NOT CONSIDERED)

14.1 Has the stability of structure been

examined by competent person and found
OK?

14.2 Are non-sparking tools being used, if

required?

14.3 Is intermittent clearing operation being

done to keep the area reasonably tidy and
clean?

14.4 Whether effective barricading has been

provided?

14.5 Whether Electrical and other facilities like

water, oil, gas pipelines have been
isolated/protected?

14.6 Whether the plan of demolition (including

sequence of activities) has been prepared
and approved prior to start of the work?

14.7 Others

15.0 RADIOGRAPHY

15.1 Are safety precautions for handling of

source as per guidelines of BARC being
followed?

15.2 Is the potency of the source being used

within acceptable limits as per the BARC
regulations?

15.3 Is the area being cordoned with proper

signs during radiography?

15.4 Does proper place exist as per BARC

regulations for storage of source /
Personnel safety equipment?

15.5 Does the radiographer has valid

certificate of radiography from competent
authority (BARC)?

15.6 Is radiographer using Exposure Meter /

Dosi Meter?

15.7 Whether minimum occupancy of the

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 premises / workplace is being ensured
while radiography is in progress?

15.8 Is permit system being followed?

15.9 Others

16.0 ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR UNITS WITH HYDROCARBONS

16.1 Are jobs being carried out with a valid

work permit only as per OISD-STD-105
"Work Permit System".

16.2 Is smoking prohibited in all places

containing combustible or flammable
materials and "No Smoking" notices
prominently displayed.

16.3
Are only approved type electrical
installations and equipment, including
portable lamps, being used?

16.4 Are oily rags, waste, wooden materials

and clothes or other substances liable to
spontaneous ignition being removed?

16.5 Are the combustible materials properly

shielded in case same cannot be
removed from the area?

16.6 Has welding screens (like metal/asbestos/

water curtain) been put up to protect other
equipment / facilities/ OWS/ drains in
adjoining areas against flying sparks, as
may be required?

16.7 Is Gas-testing being done with the means

of a calibrated Gas detection Meter prior
to start of Hot work and being done
subsequently at regular intervals as per
the requirement?
16.8 Are regular inspections being done of
places where there are fire risks like in the
vicinity of heating appliances, electrical
installations and conductors, stores of
flammable and combustible materials,
welding and cutting operations?

16.9 Are fire-extinguishing equipment being

placed at strategic locations and are kept
well maintained and inspected at suitable
intervals by a competent person.

16.10 Are access to fire-extinguishing

equipment such as hydrants, portable

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 extinguishers and connections for hoses
kept clear at all times?

16.11 Are all supervisors and a sufficient

number of workers trained in the use of
fire-extinguishing equipment?

16.12 Are audio means, to give warning in case

of fire provided, audible in all parts of the
site where persons are liable to work?

16.13 Is there an effective evacuation plan in

place so that all persons are evacuated
speedily without panic?

16.14 Others

17.0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

17.1 Is signaling / siren system effective?

17.2 Is arrangement for rescuing affected

person adequate?

17.3 Are signs showing emergency exit route

installed?

17.4 Is emergency exit route clear of

obstacles?

17.5 Is communication system adequate?

17.6 Whether emergency vehicle with driver

has been provided to meet any
emergency situation?

17.7 Does any tie-up with hospitals or local

doctors exist?

17.8 Has the assembly point for workers in

case of emergency been identified and
earmarked?

17.9 Has training been provided to a few

workers for First Aid?

17.10 Others

18.0 WELFARE FACILITIES

18.1 Is hygienic conditions prevailing at labour

camps?

18.2 Are First Aid facilities available?

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 18.3 Does proper sanitation exist at site office
and labour camps?

18.4 Does any arrangement of medical

facilities like tie ups with nearby hospital
exist?

18.5 Is proper drinking water facility available

for workmen & staff?

18.6 Are crèches provided for children (if

applicable)?

18.7 Is any proper place/canteen/restroom

provided for eating food and taking rest?

18.8 Is any place earmarked for storing /

keeping clothing?

18.9 Is Adequate washing facility available?

18.10 Does proper ventilation at working place

exist?

18.11 Others

19.0 GENERAL

19.1 Are illumination levels at workplace and

passages adequate?

19.2 Is communication system adequate?

19.3 Are display and caution boards provided

at strategic locations?

19.4 Are road barriers being used for blocking

any roads/passage?

19.5 Has the structure been adequately

secured against storm/high winds during
construction/ erection?

19.6 Are the equipment properly earthed?

19.7 Are vehicles being checked like brakes,

oil, lights etc. on regular basis?

19.8 Is compressed air being used only for its

intended purpose and not for any other
purpose?

19.9 Are only proper clothes and not loose

clothes being used while working around

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 machinery?

19.10 Are nails or other sharp objects being

removed or bent?

19.11 Are machine guards over moving parts of

machinery such as coupling, pulley, wheel
etc. installed?

19.12 Whether after maintenance of machinery

the guards are securely fitted before
putting into operation?

19.13 Are working platforms / gangways

provided with hand rails & toe guards?

19.14 Are swing platforms provided with chains

& secured adequately when not in use?

19.15 Are the approaches to work sites being

maintained & kept clear of obstacles?

19.16 Whether engines of equipment entering

into the operating area have exhaust and
muffler system with approved spark
arrestor?

19.17 Whether vehicles/engine driven

equipment, electrical equipment and tools
used are certified?

19.18 Whether contractors inform his workers

about hazards and safe procedures?

19.19 Whether sufficient care is taken so that

spark do not go outside working
enclosure & falls below?

19.20 Whether contractor’s qualified / trained

supervisor is present?

19.21 Whether all exhausts of engines are

provided with approved type of flame
arrestors and exhaust is not facing toward
the place where the workers are working?

19.22 Others

Signature of the Auditor

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SITE HSE PLAN FOR
HPCL-
VISAKHAPATNAM

Hse
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED
POWER SECTOR – EASTERN REGION
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site HSE PLAN FOR hpcl-visakhapatnam

DOC NO. : REV NO. : 02 EFF DATE : 19.05.18

HSEP:PSER:14-HPCL-
BHEL

PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY

ISSUED TO :

COPY NO. : ISSUED BY

DATE OF ISSUE : ( NAME, DESGN./DEPT.) ( SIGN. )

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sr. No. Description Page No.

1.0 PURPOSE 4

2.0 SCOPE 4

3.0 OBJECTIVES 4

4.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT POLICY 5

5.0 TERMS & DEFINITIONS 6

6.0 HSE ORGANIZATION 7

AWARENESS & MOTIVATION
7.0 13
HSE TRAINING & AWARENESS
8.0 14
HSE AUDIT
9.0 16

10.0 MEETINGS 16
FIRST AID & MANAGEMENT
11.0 16
SUB-CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT
12.0 17

13.0 HSE INCIDENT MONITORING & MANAGEMENT 20

HOUSEKEEPING
14.0 22

15.0 HSE MEASURES 22

PERMIT TO WORK SYSTEM
15.1 22
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
15.2 25
WORKING AT HEIGHT
15.3 27

15.4 SCAFFOLDING & BARRICADING 30

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
15.5 31
WELDING/GRINDING/GAS-CUTTING
15.6 33
ERGONOICS AND TOOLS & TACKLES
15.7 34
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
15.8 36
RADIATION EXPOSURE
15.9 36
ROAD SAFETY
15.10 36
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CONFINED SPACE
15.11 37
HEAVY LIFTS
15.12 38
CIVIL WORKS
15.13 39
EXCAVATION
15.13.1 39
PILING
15.13.2 40
FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECTION
16.0 40
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
17.0 42
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
18.0 43
TOOL BOX TALK
19.0 43
HSE PROMOTION
20.0 44

21.0 LOTO 44
RECORDS
22.0 45
APPENDIX
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1.0 PURPOSE

1.1 The purpose of this HSE Plan is to provide for the systematic identification, evaluation, prevention and control of general
workplace hazards, specific job hazards, potential hazards and environmental impacts that may arise from foreseeable
conditions during installation and servicing of industrial projects and power plants.

1.2 This document shall be followed by BHEL and its sub-contractors at HPCL-Visakhapatnam site. This shall be read
along with HSE plan of EIL, OISD standard-192 & 207. In case of any conflict of clauses, the more stringent one shall
apply.

1.3 Although every effort has been made to make the procedures and guidelines in line with statutory requirements, in
case of any discrepancy relevant statutory guidelines must be followed.

2.0 SCOPE

The document is applicable for HPCL-Visakhapatnam site within contractual scope of work

3.0 OBJECTIVES
The HSE Plan reflects that BHEL places high priority upon the Occupational Health, Safety and Environment at
workplaces.

 Ensure the Health and Safety of all persons at work site is not adversely affected by the work.
 Ensure protection of environment of the work site.
 Comply at all times with the relevant statutory and contractual HSE requirements.
 Provide trained, experienced and competent personnel. Ensure medically fit personnel only are engaged at work.
 Provide and maintain plant, places and systems of work that are safe and without risk to health and the environment.
 Provide all personnel with adequate information, instruction, training and supervision.
 Effectively control, co-ordinate and monitor the activities of all personnel on the Project sites including sub-
contractors in respects of HSE.
 Establish effective communication on HSE matters with all relevant parties involved in the Project works.
 Ensure that all work planning takes into account all persons that may be affected by the work.
 Ensure fitness testing of all T&Ps/Lifting appliances like cranes, chain pulley blocks etc. are to be certified by
competent authority.
 Ensure timely provision of resources to facilitate effective implementation of HSE requirements.
 Ensure continual improvements in HSE performance
 Ensure conservation of resources and reduction of wastage.
 Capture the data of all incidents including near misses, process deviation etc. Investigate and analyze the same to
find out the root cause.
 Ensure timely implementation of correction, corrective action and preventive action.

3.1 Goals and Targets -

o To achieve “Zero Loss Time Incident at Site”
o 100% compliance of all legal/statutory requirements related to EHS.
o 100% Health, Safety and Environmental Induction training attendance for all employees and sub-
contractors.
o 100% High Risk activities to be carried out only after approved Method Statement, HIRA/JSA and Permit to
Work are implemented.
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o 100% PPEs compliance in high & medium risk activities.

o 100% incident reporting, recording and reviewing for corrective & preventive actions.
o A monthly review shall be scheduled and conducted to assess HSE program compliance and to close any
recognized gaps to improve safety management and incident prevention.

4.0 BHEL POWER SECTORHEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT POLICY

Power Sector HSE Policy

We, at BHEL Power Sector, reaffirm our belief that the Health and Safety of our stakeholders and conservation
of Environment is of utmost importance and takes precedence in all our business decisions. In pursuit of this
belief and commitment, we strive to:

 Ensure total compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and other requirements concerning
Occupational Health, Safety and Environment.
 Ensure continual improvement in the Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Management System
performance.
 Enhance Occupational Health, Safety and Environment awareness amongst employees, customers and
suppliers by proactive communication and training.
 Review periodically and improve Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Management System to
ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness in a continuously changing business
environment.
 Develop a culture of safety through active leadership and provide appropriate training at all levels to
enable employees to fulfill their Health, Safety and Environmental obligations.
 Incorporate appropriate Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental criteria into business decisions for
selection of plant, technology and services as well as appointment of key personnel.
 Ensure availability at all times of appropriate resources to fully implement the Occupational Health, Safety
and Environmental policy of the company.

This policy will be communicated to all employees and made available to interested parties.

` Sd/-

Director (Power)
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5.0 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

5.1 DEFINITIONS

5.1.1 INCIDENT

Work- related event(s) in which an injury or ill health (regardless of severity) or fatality occurred, or could have occurred.

5.1.2 NEAR MISS

An incident where no ill health, injury, damage or other loss occurs, but it had a potential to cause, is referred to as
“Near-Miss”.

5.1.3 MAN-HOUR WORKED

The total number of employee hours worked by all employees including sub-contractors working in the premises. It
includes managerial, supervisory, professional, technical, clerical and other workers including contract labours. Man-
hours worked shall be calculated from the payroll or time clock recorded including overtime. When this is not feasible,
the same shall be estimated by multiplying the total man-days worked for the period covered by the number of hours
worked per day. The total number of workday for a period is the sum of the number of men at work on each day of period.
If the daily hours vary from department to department separate estimate shall be made for each department and the
result added together.

5.1.4 FIRST AID CASES

First aids are not essentially all reportable cases, where the injured person is given medical treatment and discharged
immediately for reporting on duty, without counting any lost time.

5.1.5 LOST TIME INJURY

Any work injury which renders the injured person unable to perform his regular job or an alternative restricted work
assignment on the next scheduled work day after the day on which the injury occurred.

5.1.6 MEDICAL CASES

Medical cases come under non-reportable cases, where owing to illness or other reason the employee was
absent from work and seeks Medical treatment.

5.1.7 TYPE OF INCIDENTS & THEIR REPORTING:

The three categories of Incident are as follows:

Non-Reportable Cases:
An incident, where the injured person is given medical help and discharged for work without counting any lost time.

Reportable Cases:
In this case the injured person is disable for 48 hours or more and is not able to perform his duty.

Injury Cases:
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These are covered under the heading of non-reportable cases. In these cases the incident caused injury to the person,
but he still continues his duty.

5.1.8 TOTAL REPORTABLE FREQUENCY RATE

Frequency rate is the number of Reportable Lost Time Injury (LTI) per one Million Man hours worked. Mathematically,
the formula read as:

Number of Reportable LTI x 1,000,000

Total Man Hours Worked

5.1.9 SEVERITY RATE

Severity rate is the Number of days lost due to Lost Time Injury (LTI) per one Million Man hours worked. Mathematically,
the formula reads as:

Days lost due to LTI x 1,000,000

Total Man Hours Worked

5.1.10 INCIDENCE RATE

Incidence Rate is the Number of LTI per one thousand manpower deployed. Mathematically, the formula reads as:

Number of LTIx1000
Average number of manpower deployed

6.0 HSE ORGANISATION

The deployment matrix of HSE personnel is furnished below: The nos include those deployed by BHEL directly and those deployed
by sub-contractors

No of workers deployed Requirement of safety personnel for every shift

Safety Steward Safety supervisor Safety Officer
1-50 1 1 1
51-100
101-150 2
151-200
201-250 3
251-300 2
301-350 4
351-400
401-450 5
451-500
501-1000 10 4
1001-1500 15 6 2
1501-2000 20 8
In case any of the safety personnel leaves job at the site, the same shall be intimated to the owner/ Consultant/ EIL. BHEL/ Sub-
contractor shall recruit new personnel and fill up the vacancy.
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6.1 QUALIFICATION FOR HSE PERSONNEL

a) Safety Steward/Observer
As a minimum, he shall possess class XII pass certificate and trained in fire-fighting as well as in safety/occupational health
related subjects, with minimum two year of practical experience in construction work environment and should have adequate
knowledge of the local language spoken by majority of the workers at the construction site.

b) Safety Supervisor
As a minimum, he shall possess a recognized graduation Degree in Science (with Physics & Chemistry) or a diploma in
Engg. or Tech. with minimum Two years of practical experience in construction work environment and should possess
requisite skills to deal with construction safety & fire related day-to-day issues.

c) Safety Officer / Safety Engineer

Safety officer/Engineer Should Possess following Qualification &Experience:
(i) Recognized degree in any branch of Engg. or Tech. or Architecture with practical experience of working in a building or
other construction work in supervisory capacity for a period of not less than two years,
or
possessing recognized diploma in any branch of Engg. or Tech with practical experience of working in a building or other
construction work in supervisory capacity for a period of not less than five years.
(ii) Recognized degree or diploma in Industrial safety
(iii) Preferably have adequate knowledge of the language spoken by majority of the workers at the construction site.
Alternately
(i) Person possessing Graduation Degree in Science with Physics & Chemistry and degree or diploma in Industrial Safety
(from any Indian institutes recognized by AICTE or State Council of Tech. Education of any Indian State) with practical
experience of working in a building, plant or other construction works (as Safety Officer, in line with Indian Factories Act,
1958) for a period of not less than five years, may be considered as Safety Officer.

d) HSE In-Charge
The HSE officer deployed by BHEL directly shall be designated as HSE In-Charge. Duties & responsibilities of such person
shall be commensurate with that of relevant statute and primarily to coordinate with top management of Client and sub-
contractors.
In case the statutory requirements i.e. State or Central Acts and / or Rules as applicable like the Building and Other
Construction Workers’ Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service- Act,1996 or State Rules (wherever notified),
the Factories Act, 1948 or Rules (wherever notified), etc. are more stringent than above clarifications, the same shall be
followed.
BHEL/Sub-contractors shall ensure physical availability of safety personnel at the place of specific work location, where Hot
Work Permit is required/granted. No work shall be started at the project sites until above safety personnel & concerned Site
Engineer of BHEL/Sub-contractor are physically deployed at site. BHEL shall verify & authenticate credentials of such safety
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personnel and furnish Bio-Data/Resume/Curriculum Vitae of the safety personnel as above for EIL/Owner’s approval, at least
1 month before the mobilization. BHEL, whenever required, shall arrange submission of original testimonials/certificates of
their Safety personnel, to subsequently EIL/Owner (for Verification/scrutiny, etc.)
Imposition / Realization of penalty shall not absolve BHEL from responsibility of deploying competent safety officer at site.
Adequate planning and deployment of safety personnel shall be ensured by BHEL so that field activities do not get affected
because of non-deployment of competent & qualified safety people in appropriate numbers.
Tentative HSE organogram follows:

Construction
Manager

HSE-in-charge Area In-Charge Area In-Charge Area In-Charge

HSE OFFICER Site In-Charge Site In-Charge Site In-Charge

HSE officer
( Construction ( Construction ( Construction
PACKAGE-A PACKAGE-B Agency) Agency)) Agency))

HSE OFFICER HSE OFFICER HSE Engineer/Officer HSE Engineer/Officer HSE Engineer/Officer
( Construction ( Construction ( Construction
PACKAGE-C PACKAGE-D Agency) Agency) Agency))

6.2 RESPONSIBILITIES

6.2.1 Construction Manager:

 To appoint HSE-in-charge.
 To chair monthly site HSE review Meetings.
 To define roles and responsibilities of the employees under their control with respect to HSE Management System
implementation.
 To coordinate with MR for setting HSE objectives and targets in BSC.
 To formulate detailed schedule of activities for implementation of HSE programs.
 To implement Operational Control Procedures (OCPs).
 To arrange resources for implementation of HSE programs.
 To identify and arrange for provision of required training to employees as well as suppliers/ contractors.
 To ensure investigation into any significant incident or safety lapse.
 To ensure corrective action and preventive action for non- conformities / observations.
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 To generate HSE performance reports and forwarding the same to MR.

 To communicate the feedback received from interested parties to MR and vice versa.
 To communicate to suppliers / sub-contractors regarding HSE issues pertaining to the activities / services provided
by suppliers /sub- contractors and to ensure their training, if required.
 To ensure effective implementation of Emergency Preparedness Response Plans and periodical mock drills.
 To stop work as & when identified unsafe.
 To facilitate HSE promotion.

6.2.2 HSE-in-Charge

 Carry out safety inspection of Work Area, Work Method, Men, Machine & Material, P&M and other tools and tackles.
 Facilitate inclusion of safety elements into Work Method Statement.
 Highlight the requirements of safety through Tool-box / other meetings.
 Help concerned HOS to prepare Job Specific instructions for critical jobs.
 Conduct investigation of all incident/dangerous occurrences & recommend appropriate safety measures.
 Advice & co-ordinate for implementation of HSE permit systems, OCPs & MPs.
 Convene HSE meeting & minute the proceeding for circulation & follow-up action.
 Plan procurement of PPE & Safety devices and inspect their healthiness.
 Report to PS Region/HQ on all matters pertaining to status of safety and promotional program at site level.
 Facilitate administration of First Aid
 Facilitate screening of workmen and safety induction.
 Conduct fire and other emergency Drills and facilitate emergency preparedness
 Design campaigns, competitions & other special emphasis programs to promote safety in the workplace.
 Apprise PSER/HQ on safety related problems.
 Deploy safety wardens suitably.
 Notify site personnel non-conformance to safety norms observed during site visits / site inspections.
 Recommend to Site in charge, immediate discontinuance of work until rectification, of such situations warranting
immediate action in view of imminent danger to life or property or environment.
 To decline acceptance of such PPE / safety equipment that do not conform to specified requirements.
 To stop work as & when identified unsafe.

 Encourage raising Near Miss Report on safety along with, improvement initiatives on safety.
 Shall work as interface between various agencies such customer, package-in-charges, sub-contractors on HSE
matters

6.2.3 SECTION IN-CHARGE (RESPECTIVE PACKAGE IN CHARGE)

 Shall report to Construction Manager.

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 Shall demonstrate the personal commitment of his subordinates towards implementation of HSE targets.
 Shall implement the requirements of the client and company safety policy and the HSE Plan.
 Shall manage supervisory structure within their respective sections to ensure that the detailed requirements of Health
Safety and Environment Policy of the Customer/ Company is understood and implemented by all personnel engaged
in their respective area of operation.
 Shall ensure that the persons working under him shall be competent to maintain the Safety Standards at their site.
 Shall continuously review HSE performance within his sections to ensure that performance targets are being
achieved.
 Shall ensure that Induction Training and Tool Box talks are conducted at his site regularly.
 To stop work as & when identified unsafe.

 Shall conduct periodic HSE inspection and mock-drill.

 Shall ensure that specific Risk Assessments conducted by trained and competent personnel at the appropriate time
and that the resultant control measures are communicated to the persons responsible for supervising and executing
the work.
 Shall ensure that all management and supervisory personnel engaged within his section conduct routine HSE
surveillance.

6.2.4 ALL EMPLOYEES

 To adopt safe working practices wherever they are undergoing.

 To take corrective action and preventive action in case any non-conformity is observed on product / process / system
with respect to Occupational Health, Safety and Environment.
 To report all incidents including near miss to HSE officer or HSE coordinator (Site) / HOD (SOX).
 In case any particular activity / work has extremely high consequential risk or high environmental impact, the
employee shall bring it to the notice of Site in charge before starting the work.
 To ensure that the workers are engaged by the sub-contractor for the job after undergoing induction training.
 To ensure that the persons engaged in his area follow the safety rules like using appropriate PPEs.
 To get involved in exercises like Job Safety Analysis and Work Permit System.
 To engage licensed electricians for site electrical works.
 To report any incident including near misses or safety lapses immediately to safety officer/HSE co-ordinator/RCM.
 To stop work as & when identified unsafe.
 To maintain & promote improved level of house-keeping all the time at site.
 To support/co-operate with audit team members as & when safety audits are carried out.
 To involve in investigation, if any incident occurs in his work area.
 To participate in safety promotional programmes.
 To attend the safety committee meeting, if he is a member/ invitee
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 To ensure that only fit T&Ps and qualified persons are engaged.

6.2.5 SITE IN -CHARGE OF SUB-CONTRACTOR

 Shall sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for compliance to BHEL’s HSE Plan for Site Operations as per
clause 5.0
 Shall engage qualified safety officer(s) and steward (s) as per clause 7.0
 Shall adhere to the rules and regulations mentioned in this code, practice very strictly in his area of work in
consultation with his concerned engineer and the safety coordinator.
 Shall screen all workmen for health and competence requirement before engaging for the job and periodically
thereafter as required.
 Shall not engage any employee below 18 years.
 Shall arrange for all necessary PPEs like safety helmets, belts, full body harness, shoes, face shield, hand gloves
etc. before starting the job. Shall ensure that no working men/women carry excessive weight more than stipulated
in statutes
 Shall ensure that all T&Ps engaged are tested for fitness and have valid certificates from competent authorities.
 Shall ensure that provisions stipulated in contract Labour Regulation Act 1970, Chapter V C.9, canteen, rest
rooms/washing facilities to contracted employees at site.
 Shall adhere to the instructions laid down in Operation Control Procedures (OCPs) available with the site
management.
 Shall ensure that person working above 2.0 meter should use Safety Harness tied to a life line/stable structure.
 Shall ensure that materials are not thrown from height. Cautions to be exercised to prevent fall of material from
height.
 Shall report all incidents (Fatal/Major/Minor/Near Miss) to the Site engineer /HSE officer of BHEL.
 Shall ensure that Horseplay is strictly forbidden.
 Shall ensure that adequate illumination is arranged during night work.
 Shall ensure that all personnel working under sub-contractor are working safely and do not create any Hazard to
self and to others.
 Shall ensure display of adequate signage/posters on HSE.
 Shall ensure that mobile phone is not used by workers while working.
 Shall ensure conductance of HSE audit, mock drill, medical camps, induction training and training on HSE at site.
 Shall ensure full co-operation during HQ/External /Customer HSE audits.
 Shall ensure submission of look-ahead plan for procurement of HSE equipment’s and PPEs as per work schedule.
 Shall ensure good housekeeping.
 Shall ensure adequate valid fire extinguishers are provided at the work site.
 Shall ensure availability of sufficient number of toilets /restrooms and adequate drinking water at work site and labour
colony.
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 Shall ensure adequate emergency preparedness.

 Shall be member of site HSE committee and attend all meetings of the committee

6.2.6 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT OFFICER OF SUB-CONTRACTOR

 Carry out safety inspection of Work Area, Work Method, Men, Machine & Material, P&M and other tools and tackles.
 Facilitate inclusion of safety elements into Work Method Statement.
 Highlight the requirements of safety through Tool-box / other meetings.
 Help concerned HOS to prepare Job Specific instructions for critical jobs.
 Conduct investigation of all incident/dangerous occurrences & recommend appropriate safety measures.
 Advice & co-ordinate for implementation of HSE permit systems, OCPs & MPs.
 Convene HSE meeting & minute the proceeding for circulation & follow-up action.
 Plan procurement of PPE & Safety devices and inspect their healthiness.
 Report to PS Region/HQ on all matters pertaining to status of safety and promotional program at site level.
 Facilitate administration of First Aid
 Facilitate screening of workmen and safety induction.
 Conduct fire Drill and facilitate emergency preparedness
 Design campaigns, competitions & other special emphasis programs to promote safety in the workplace.
 Apprise PS– Region on safety related problems.
 Notify site personnel non-conformance to safety norms observed during site visits / site inspections.
 Recommend to Site In charge, immediate discontinuance of work until rectification, of such situations warranting
immediate action in view of imminent danger to life or property or environment.
 To decline acceptance of such PPE / safety equipment that do not conform to specified requirements.
 Encourage raising Near Miss Report on safety along with, improvement initiatives on safety.
 Shall work as interface between various agencies such customer, package-in-charges, sub-contractors on HSE
matters

7.0 Award and Motivation Scheme

 BHEL shall organize monthly safety day at the site involving all the persons working with BHEL. This shall be clubbed with
National level programmes like National Safety Day/ Road Safety Week/ National Environment Day. On such occasions,
various events shall be organized including a short lecture on theme of the month or the national programme. Mock-drills, fire
drills etc shall also be organized. Various awards are also announced like Best Vendor, Best employees, Best Safety officers
for the month. The winners get prizes. The winners are decided based on HSE performance only. Special prizes are also
given to persons in recognition of their performance in responding to an emergency situation or eliminating/ minimizing a
significant hazard or saving human lives/property from injury/damage.
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 As such, there is no cash award system in vogue. However, a special monetary award is considered in case of outstanding
HSE performance by vendors on case-to-case basis. If BHEL gets any monetary award from customer like safety bonus, the
same shall be shared with the vendors.

8.0 HSE TRAINING & AWARENESS

8.1 HSE INDUCTION TRAINING

All persons entering into project site shall be given HSE induction training by the HSE officer of
BHEL/subcontractor/customer at a specific location:
No employee shall be engaged without induction training

In-house induction training subjects shall include but not limited to:
 Briefing of the Project details.
 Safety objectives and targets.
 Site HSE rules.
 Site HSE major hazards & risks, aspects & impacts and mitigation measures related to the jobs to be performed by
the person or group of person.
 First aid facility.
 Emergency Contact No.
 Incident reporting.
 Fire prevention and emergency response.
 Rules to be followed in the labor colony (if applicable)
 Use and maintenance of PPEs (i.e., Shoes/Helmets/Goggles/Leg guard/Apron etc.)
 Dress requirement- no loose dress/ ornaments
 No smoking/alcohol/drug abuse/gambling/fights/theft/damage to property
 General Traffic rules/pedestrian rules
 Cell phone use restrictions
 House keeping
 Security Compliance Requirements
 Environmental Compliance Requirement
 They must arrive fully dressed in safety wear & gear to attend the induction.
 Any one failing to conform to this safety wear& gear requirement shall not qualify to attend.
 On completing attending Contractor’s in-house HSE induction, all employees shall be tested by asking questions orally
or in writing and must pass the test with a 70% passing score, to find out if training input has been retained. Test scores
shall be documented and each employee shall sign an induction training form (format no. HSEP:13-F02) to declare
that he had understood the content and shall abide to follow and comply with safe work practices. They may only then
be qualified to be issued with a personal I.D. card, for access to the work site.

8.2 HSE TOOLBOX TALK

 HSE tool Box talk shall be conducted by frontline foreman/supervisor of subcontractor to specific work groups prior
to the start of work. The tool box is a forum for two-way communication between management and the employees.
Pep talk is focused on a specific job. The agenda shall consist of the followings:

o Details of the jobs being intended for immediate execution.

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o The relevant hazards and risks involved in executing the job and their control and mitigating measures.
o Specific site condition to be considered while executing the job like high temperature, humidity, unfavorable
weather etc.
o Recent non-compliances observed.
o Appreciation of good work done by any person.
o Feedback from employees
o Any doubt clearing session at the end.
 Record of Tool box talk shall be maintained as per format no. HSEP:13-F11
 Tool box talk to be conducted at least once a week for the specific work.

8.2.1 PRE JOB BRIEFING

A separate documented daily pre job briefing must be conducted at the actual job/work site location with the supervisor
and work crew, to cover working environment/conditions, safe work practices for the activities to be carried out, required
PPE and review of the work package, JSA and permit requirements. Each crew member and the supervisor will sign off
on the pre job briefing form, and form will be submitted to the HSE department at the end of each shift.

8.4 HSE TRAINING DURING PROJECT EXECUTION

 HSE training shall be arranged by BHEL/sub-contractor as per the need of the project execution and
recommendation of HSE committee of site.
 The topics of the HSE training shall be as follows but not limited to:

o Work-at-height
o Hazards identification and risk analysis (HIRA)
o Work Permit System
o Incident investigation and reporting
o Fire fighting
o First aid
o T & Ps fitness and operation
o Electrical safety
o Welding, NDE & Radiological safety
o Storage, preservation & material handling.
 A matrix shall be maintained to keep an up-to-date record of attendance of training sessions carried out.
 Skill labor (like fitter, electrician, rigger, scaffolder, carpenter etc.) will pass through the trade test (written and
practical) conducted at site by the respective engineer & EHS officer. A pass sticker of qualified person to be marked
on their ID Card/Gate Pass.

8.4.1 HSE Induction for Visitors: No visitors are allowed to visit the construction site without safety induction, mandatory PPEs,
and designated escort.

8.4.2 Safety Induction for all (Staff/engineers/sub-Contractors officials/supervisors): It is compulsory to provide safety induction
and briefing about the site HSE management systems, requirements and individual’s roles & responsibility to carry out
the activities is safe manner, before deploying them.
8.4.3 Monthly awareness programme on Health, Environment and those safety topics not covered in the above list for training shall
be covered
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9.0 HSE AUDIT

 There shall be HSE audit by External auditors at least on half-yearly basis. BHEL shall take necessary corrective
actions, if called for, to the satisfaction of the auditors.
 BHEL shall also conduct internal audit by qualified Internal Auditors at an interval not more than 3 months. A detailed
procedure is attached.

10.0 Meetings
 BHEL shall ensure participation of his top most executive at site i.e. Resident Construction Manager in Safety
Committee/HSE Committee meetings arranged by EIL/ Owner usually on monthly basis or as and when convenedr.
In case BHEL’s top most executive at site is not in a position to attend such meeting, he shall inform Customer in
writing before the commencement of such meeting indicating reasons of his absence and nominate his

representative – failure to do so may invite very stringent penalization against BHEL, as deemed fit in Contract. The

RCM of Sub-contractors shall attend HSE meeting convened BHEL at least once in a fortnight along with safety
officers and package-in-charges under him. The obligation of compliance of any observations during the meeting
shall be always time bound. The sub-contractors shall always assist BHEL to achieve the targets set by them on
HSE management during the project implementation.
 Agenda of internal HSE meeting should broadly cover: -

a) Confirmation of record notes /minutes of previous meeting

b) Discussion on outstanding subjects of previous points / subjects, if any
c) Incidents / Accidents (of all types) at project site, if any
d) Current topics related to site activities / subjects of discussion
e) House keeping
f) Behavioral Safety
g) Information / views / deliberations of members / site,
h) Report from Owner / Client
i) Status of Safety awareness, Induction programs & Training programs
The time frame for such HSE meeting shall be religiously maintained by one and all

11.0 FIRST AID & MANAGEMENT:

11.1 FIRST-AID ROOM:

There shall be a First-aid room with a single bed and a stretcher. The First-aider shall be available in this room. An
ambulance shall be provided if deployment exceeds 400 workmen
.
11.2 FIRST AIDER
 One Qualified First-aider shall be available throughout the working hours in a First-Aid room. Every injury shall be
treated, recorded and reported. The first-aider shall refer the patient to a hospital/ Lab/Doctor for further treatment/
investigation, if he considers so.
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 Refresher course on first aid shall be conducted as necessary.

 List of Qualified first aiders and their contact numbers should be displayed at conspicuous places.

11.3 FIRST AID BOX

 The First-aid boxes shall have items as listed in Appendix-B. If need arises, First-aider has to carry the First-aid box
to place of any incident. Inventory of these items has to be monitored clearly and replenishment of stock shall be
done expeditiously.
 Medical waste shall be disposed as per prevailing legislation (Bio-Medical Waste –Management and Handling Rules,
1998)

12.0 SUB-CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT:

Sub-contractors shall be engaged for various parts of the scope of work known, each part being called a package. A
team of BHEL officials shall oversee various aspects of jobs associated including HSE related activities. The Sub-
contractor shall be informed of the HSE requirements thru a document prepared based on HSE Plan issued by EIL
document no:6-82-0001 Rev7. Compliance of the aforesaid HSE plan by sub-contractors shall be ensured through daily
observation of activities, recording deviations, conveying to the concerned subcontractor, getting the deviations corrected
within a time frame and initiating appropriate administrative actions against workmen/ sub-contractor, if so called for or
counselling the concerned to prevent its recurrence by BHEL team.
There shall be a review of HSE at least once in a fortnight with the sub-contractors.

12.1 GENERAL DISCIPLINE:

 Workmen under influence of liquor or drug or any other intoxication shall not be permitted to work and sent out of
the work area. They shall not be permitted to carry cigarettes, lighter, tobacco powder, drugs, intoxicating drinks etc
 Workmen shall not be permitted to smoke in work area- smoking in designated space shall be permitted, if provided.
 None shall be permitted to carry any arms or firearms.
 The workmen shall report to work on time and follow supervisor’s instruction.
 Use of cell phone particularly in hazardous jobs shall be discouraged like height work, crane operation etc.
 Horseplay, willful violation of rules shall be dealt with suitable disciplinary action including suspension and
termination. They shall be subjected to physical frisking or alcohol/drug test at random by security and security shall
be authorized to take appropriate disciplinary action against any delinquent employee like throwing out of the gate
for the day and so on. If any such employee returns to work, he shall be put through induction training once again.

13.0 HSE Incidents Monitoring and Management:

Every incident including near-misses or injury of any kind and at any level of severity shall be immediately reported by BHEL
employees or the contractor’s workmen in their work area to the safety officer/ HSE –in-charge, site engineer or RCM. The
site HSE –in-charge shall be the nodal person for this purpose.
For any reportable injury to any employee or to the contractor ‘s workmen, the safety officer/ HSE-in-charge shall report the
incident in incident/ incident report, to EIL/Owner in format HSE-2. Non-reportable incidents like near-miss shall be reported
in format HSE-4.
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In the case of serious injury requiring hospitalization or fatality, communication shall be made to customer through telecom
immediately with submission of incident report within 24 hrs and detail investigation report may be forwarded in INCIDENT
INVESTIGATION REPORT FORMAT-HSE-3 within 3 days.
Investigations into serious or potentially serious incidents shall be conducted using accepted Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
methodology cause and effect, 5 why’s, etc., to determine the Physical, Human and Latent Root Causes for these type
accident/incidents.
The site shall maintain record of incidents / incidents at site, and shall be available for inspection by representatives of
statutory agencies / officials visiting site from customer The Safety Officer/ HSE coordinator shall maintain these records.

13.1 Incident Investigation Procedure:

The purpose of the investigation procedure is to find out root cause of accidents / incidents & not to find out faults, so as to
avoid recurrences, in future and share lessons learned.
RCM shall constitute a committee of at-least 2 site engineers within 24 hours of such incidents. The investigation shall aim
at finding out the basic unsafe acts / conditions that have caused the incidents. Immediately after all appropriate emergency
measures, first aid and damage containment measures have been taken, every effort shall be made by the committee to:
• Preserve physical evidence
• Take photographs
• Take statement from incident victim(s) and eyewitnesses and anyone who may have knowledge of possible
cause(s) of incidents
The committee shall also recommend corrective measures to prevent recurrence of similar incidents

13.2 Initial Incident Response:

In the event of an accident/incident, the supervisor and employees at the work site must:
• Stop work and make the work area safe (mitigate or remove the exposure to the hazard)
• Provide first aid and activate other emergencies e.g. Ambulance/ emergency vehicle, fire or security, as required,
• Ensure the injured worker is transported to Hospital/HPCL medical facilities for medical attention if necessary,
• Secure the site to ensure the protection of employees and the public and to aid with the investigation,
• Report the incident immediately to BHEL-RCM.

13.3 Incident Investigation Report:

The investigation committee on completion of the all investigations shall prepare and submit the report to the RCM. The
report shall also include corrective measures with assigned responsibility to be taken at site to prevent similar incidents in
future. The RCM shall forward the copy of the investigation report to customer

13.4 Data Analysis

The site HSE team shall maintain the records and incident data shall be analyzed at regular interval so as to check the trend
which will, in turn, trigger corrective measures
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14.0 House-keeping:

BHEL shall ensure the following points subject space availability at the site and the approach to the site:
 Proper housekeeping to be maintained at work place and the following are to be taken care of on daily basis.
 All surplus earth and debris are removed/disposed of from the working areas to identified locations.
 Unused/Surplus cables, steel items and steel scrap lying scattered at different places/elevation within the working
areas are removed to identified locations.
 All wooden scrap, empty wooden cable drums and other combustible packing materials, shall be removed from
workplace to identified locations. Sufficient waste bins shall be provided at various work area locations
 Different work places for easy collection of scrap/waste. Scrap chute shall be installed to remove scrap from high
location.
 Access and egress (stair case, gangways, ladders etc.) path should be free from all scrap and other hindrances.
 Workmen shall be educated through tool box talk about the importance of housekeeping and encourage not to litter.
 Labour camp area shall be kept clear and materials like pipes, steel, sand, concrete, chips and bricks, etc. shall not
be allowed in the camp to obstruct free movement of men and machineries.
 Fabricated steel structures, pipes & piping materials shall be stacked properly.
 No parking of trucks/trolleys, cranes and trailers etc. shall be allowed in the camp, which may obstruct the traffic
movement as well as below LT/HT power line.
 Utmost care shall be taken to ensure over all cleanliness and proper upkeep of the working areas
14.1 WASTE MANAGEMENT
During construction, there will be generation of wastes- some hazardous, some non-hazardous.
These waste generated shall be collected from area of generation and moved to a scrap yard. Bins shall be placed at all
areas of generation with labels –hazardous or non-hazardous.
Hazardous wastes: Waste oil, Empty chemical containers, soaked clothes, Batteries, waste wool, chemicals (if not
neutralized) etc.
Non-hazardous Wastes: Packing wood, cuts & bits of M.S. Plates, used papers/stationaries etc.
The Hazardous wastes shall be kept under shed and on a cemented flooring so that there is leaching of soil.

15.0 HSE Measures

15.1 Permit to Work Procedure
15..1.1 Type of PERMITS:
General Permit to Work
Hot work
Confined Space Work
Work at Height
Excavation permit
Radiation Work
Critical Lift
Log Out Tag Out (LOTO)
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15.1.2 GENERAL:
A Permit to Work (PTW) shall be applied by trained and authorized person (permit receiver) and approved by authority (permit
issuer) from BHEL/EIL/Owner before the start of work for all identified hazardous works.
All persons required to work under this procedure shall be trained in their roles and responsibilities.

HSE officers shall

Confirm the precautions and safety methods on the Permit to Work by Signing off the Permit to Work.
Monitor the onsite activities of assigned contractors;
Confirm and monitor the execution performance of Permit to Work Procedure and report to Project/Construction
Management.
Withdraw the Permit when work condition changed, or nonconformance to Permit Requirement was found.
15.1.3 PTW Training
PTW Awareness Training will be integrated into the PROJECT Safety Induction Course. HSE Department will provide the
specific PTW training to all construction supervisors, engineer or other site employees as needs.

15.1.4 Permit to Work Guidelines

Applicant
The Applicant is the responsible person for the work to be conducted under the PTW. The Applicant may be the responsible
construction supervisor or PTW Recipient. A PTW will not be authorized for any work unless the Applicant is physically
present during all phases of the proposed work.
Should the PTW require two or more responsible persons, then the nominated responsible persons are to be included in the
Applicant’s request, and are to participate in the Desktop Review and followed preparation activities.

15.1.5 Request for PTW by Applicant

The Applicant shall prepare the PTW request and all supporting documentation. The package shall contain the following:
BHEL Permit to Work Form
Hazard identification and risk assessment Document
Safe Work Method Statement
Marked up Plot and Isometric Drawings if applicable.
No matter the area is defined as green field or revamping area, the applicant should apply BHEL permit and the PTW shall
be firstly signed by the Authorized person on completion of his review and physical walk around when necessary.
The request for a PTW will include all details of the work to be completed. The PTW and request package shall be pre-
approved by Construction Management and HSE Management before the submittal to BHEL Approving Authorities.

15.1.6 Hazard Analysis Document

For high risk and dangerous work identified, the Applicant shall complete and submit a Hazard Analysis Document together
with the PTW request. It will be a JSA (Job Safety Analysis) or Preliminary Hazard Analysis Checklist. And it shall be reviewed
and approved by respective Construction and HSE
Representatives.
Issues such as work interface, coordination, drawings, toolbox meetings and work type/duration shall be detailed and
included with supporting documentation for the Applicant’s request for PTW.
If applicable, Hazard Analysis Document shall be used as the foundation for development of Safe Work Method statement.
Each hazard identified shall be addressed in the Safe Work Method Statement and be submitted as part of the Applicant’s
submittal package.

Gas Testing (For Confined Space)

For the operations need to perform the Gas Testing, the test shall be conducted prior to approving all permits by the
Authorized person‘s and confirmed by Applicant or representing party unless otherwise instructed. During the risk
assessment the duration and frequency of gas tests will be defined and stated on the permit. Once the PTW is approved the
Applicant is responsible for conducting the stated gas testing in accordance with the Authorizing Party’s instruction and
comments.

Isolation
The Authorized Person shall confirm that all the necessary isolations are in place, have been tagged with an OUT OF
SERVICE/DO NOT OPERATE tag and locked where appropriate. The isolation procedure shall be strictly followed.
Personal Danger Tags and Personal Locks
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Each Recipient must attach his/her own Personal Danger tags/locks after confirming all isolation before signing Permit and
commencing work. Personal Danger tags and locks shall stay in place only while the individual owning them is actively
working on the specific job.
All Personal Danger tags/locks must be removed at completion.
Lock out/tag out system should be strictly followed.

PTW Numbering
A unique numbering system shall be used to identify each PTW. All PTW shall be filed properly then the numbering should
be provided.

Physical Inspection
After the review of PTW request, all parties will physically inspect the proposed PTW work environment. All parties will identify
and assess the following:
The equipment to be worked on
The area to be worked in and the risk assessment
The surrounding contractors’ proposed schedules during the intended work period
The Safe Work Method Statement
Any additional or relevant procedures such as electrical isolations etc.
On completion of the physical inspection and acceptance of the Safe Work Method Statement the Authorized person’s may
sign the PTW.

Safety Materials and Equipment

Generally the Applicant shall provide all safety materials and equipment. In exceptional circumstances, the Authorized person
may provide safety materials and equipment.

PTW Approved
After review of PTW and physical inspection of the area to be worked, the PTW will be signed by the Authorized person’s
and the Applicant. In general, the duration of an approved PTW may not exceed one shift (exact approved duration shall be
clearly stated on the PTW Sheet by Authorizing Party)
The agreed time frame will be clearly stated on both the PTW and Safe Work Method Statement and be the PTW be signed
over during each subsequent shift/work crew change over by both the Authorized person and the Applicant. Once authorized
to commence work, the Applicant must brief the surrounding areas’ responsible persons. This ensures that the surrounding
work and personnel are aware of the work to be undertaken and plan their work accordingly. Documented proof of this brief
is to be included with the PTW at the work location. Once all surrounding/affected parties have been briefed, the work must
be completed in accordance with the PTW conditions and Safe Work Method Statement.
All authorized Permit to Work shall be registered into the Work Permit Register as quick reference.

PTW Not Approved

At any stage during the review of PTW and physical inspection the PTW may be given a non-approval. Should this occur,
the issue identified as being unacceptable must be addressed, The Applicant must then submit documentation supporting
the mitigation of the issue with a revised PTW request in accordance with this procedure.

PTW Cancelled
At any time the Applicant and/or the Authorized person/OPGCL may cancel the PTW. This may occur for a vary of reasons.
However, should this occur the Applicant is to stop work, make the area safe and report to the Area In charge immediately
informing them of the reasons why the PTW was cancelled.
Once cancelled, a PTW cannot be reused (shall be properly closed-out) and subsequent requests for a PTW by the applicant
must be made in accordance with this procedure.

Completion of Work
On completion of work the Applicant shall sign off the PTW as being closed and return the PTW for final
signature and Closer.
In the event that work is not completed in the time frame specified by the PTW, the Applicant is to request a time extension
for the PTW. PTW’s will not be extended past the time frame specified without written authority from the Authorized person
for the issuing the permit.
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Both the Applicant and Authorizing person’s will re-inspect the work area to verify that all required safety previsions are still
in place and that work area conditions have not changed.
Any new safety requirements (such as lights for night work) shall be noted on the request.
Once the new requirements are in place, the Applicant and Authorized person will sign off the extension section on the PTW
form.

15,2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs)

 BHEL workmen shall be permitted entry inside the project premises only with proper PPEs.
 BHEL shall ensure that all their staff, workers and visitors including their BHEL(s) have been issued (records to be kept)

& wear appropriate PPEs like nape strap type safety helmets preferably with head &sweat band with ¾” cotton chin strap

(made of industrial HDPE), safety shoes with steel toe cap and antiskid sole, full body harness (CЄ marked and

conforming to EN361), protective goggles, gloves, ear muffs, respiratory protective devices, etc. All these gadgets shall
conform to applicable IS Specifications/ CE or other applicable international standards. BHEL shall implement a regular
regime of inspecting physical conditions of the PPEs being issued / used by the workmen of their own & also its sub-
agencies and the damaged / unserviceable PPEs shall be replaced forthwith.

 BHEL shall use the color scheme for Helmets as detailed in a table below
 Fluorescent jackets with BHEL logo to be worn by BHEL workmen with different color coding for categories like supervisor
and workmen – Green for supervisory and above cadre, Red for workmen (Pl see pic below)
 For shot blasting, the usage of protective face shield and helmets, gauntlet and protective clothing is mandatory. Such
protective clothing should conform relevant IS Specification.
 For off-shore jobs/contracts, BHEL shall provide PPEs (new) of all types to EIL & Owner's personnel, at his (BHEL's)
cost. All personnel shall wear life jacket at all time.
 An indicative list of HSE standards/codes is given under Appendix-A.
 BHEL shall ensure procurement & usage of following safety equipment’s/ accessories (conforming to applicable IS mark
/ CE standard) by their staff, workmen & visitors all through the span of project construction / pre-commissioning/
Commissioning: according to hazards associated with their jobs. List is not exhaustive.
a. PPEs (Helmet with company name/logo, Spectacle, Ear-muff, Face shield, Hand gloves, Safety Shoes, Gum boot)
b. Barricading tape / warning signs
c. Rechargeable Safety torch (flame-proof)
d. Safety nets (with tie-chords)
e. Fall arresters
f. Portable ladders (varying lengths)
g. Life-lines (steel wire-rope, dia not less than 8.0 mm)
h. Full body harness (double lanyard)
i. Lanyard
j. Karabiner
k. Retractable fall arresters (various length)
l. Portable fire extinguishers (DCP type) – 5 kg capacity
m. Portable Multi Gas detector
n. Sound level meter
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o. Digital Lux meter

p. Fire hoses & flow nozzles
q. Fire blankets / Fire retardant cloth (with eyelets)

Proposed colour codes of helmets and coverall / jackets to be

implemented at VRMP
Sl. No Designation Helmet Reflective Jacket

1 Staffs / Visitors / Vendors White (For visitors/vendors " VISITOR" to Green

be stencilled with RED, both on front &
back side)
2 HSE Personnel Green Green

3 Workers Orange Yellow

4 Riggers Orange (‘RIGGERS’ to be stencilled in Orange
RED on back side )
5 Electrician Red Red

6 Scaffolding Inspector Orange (with Green strap on both side) Orange

7 Housekeeping Personnel Purple Orange

Sample to be approved by customer

15.3 Working at height

 BHEL shall issue permit for working (PFW) at height after verifying and certifying the checkpoints as specified in the
attached permit (Format No. HSE-6). He shall also undertake to ensure compliance to the conditions of the permit during
the currency of the permit including adherence of personal protective equipment’s. BHEL’s Safety Officer and
subsequently BHEL’s safety officer shall verify compliance status of the items of permit document after implementation
of action is completed by BHEL’s &BHEL’s execution / field engineers at work site. HIRAC for specific works at height
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duly commented by EIL/Owner, shall be kept attached with particular Permit for Work (PFW) at site for ready reference
& follow-up.
 Such PFW shall be initially issued for one single shift or expected duration of normal work and extended further for
balance duration, if required. EIL/Owner can devise block-permit system at any specific area, in consultation with project
specific HSE Committee to specify the time-period of validity of such PFW or its renewal. This permit shall be applicable
in areas where specific clearance from Owner’s Operation Deptt./ Safety Deptt. is not required. EIL / Owner’s field
Engineers/ Safety Officers/ Area Coordinators may verify and counter sign this permit (as an evidence of verification)
during the execution of the job.
 All personnel shall be medically examined & certified by registered doctor, confirming their ‘medical fitness for working
at height. The fitness examination shall be done once in six months.
 In case work is undertaken without taking sufficient precautions as given in the permit, BHEL or EIL/ Owner Engineers
may exercise their authority to cancel such permit and stop the work till satisfactory compliance/rectification is arranged
made. BHEL shall maintain a register for issuance of permit and extensions thereof including preserving the used permits
for verification during audits etc.
 BHEL shall arrange (at his cost) and ensure use of Fall Arrester Systems by his workers. Fall arresters are to be used
while climbing/descending tall structures or vessels / columns etc. These arresters should lock automatically against the
anchorage line, restricting free fall of the user. The device is to be provided with a double security opening system to
ensure safe attachment or release of the user at any point of rope. In order to avoid shock, the system should be capable
of keeping the person in vertical position in case of a fall.
 BHEL shall ensure that Full body harnesses conforming EN361 and having authorized CЄ marking is used by all
personnel while working at height. The lanyards and life lines should have enough tensile strength to take the load of the
worker in case of a fall. One end of the lanyard shall be firmly tied with the harnesses and the other end with life line.
The harness should be capable of keeping the workman vertical in case of a fall, enabling him to rescue himself.
 BHEL shall provide Roof Top Walk Ladders for carrying out activities on sloping roofs in order to reduce the chances of
slippages and falls.
 BHEL shall ensure that a proper Safety Net System is used wherever the hazard of fall from height is present. The safety
net, preferably a knotted one with mesh ropes conforming to IS 5175/ ISO 1140 shall have a border rope & tie cord of
minimum 12mm dia. The Safety Net shall be located not more than 6.0 meters below the working surface extending on
either side upto sufficient margin to arrest fall of persons working at different heights.
 In case of accidental fall of person on such Safety Net, the bottom most portion of Safety Net should not touch any
structure, object or ground.
 Grade separators shall be provided in Pipe-rack/Tech-structures to arrest falling objects like welding spatters, welding
rods, nuts, bolts, tools etc. and to facilitate U/G and A/G works simultaneously.
 Beam Clamps may be used for construction of localized temporary working platforms, sheds for welding booths etc. at
height in all types of steel structure due to faster installation and requirement of less scaffolding materials.
 Hanging Platform, manufactured by Standard HSE equipment vendors must be encouraged for painting of Buildings etc.
 All the tools used at height (like spanner, screw driver etc.) shall be provided with securing arrangement like back-
pack/waist pouch to prevent accidental slippage from worker hand.
 BHEL shall install temporary lightening arrester in tall structures during construction to save human life and to avoid
damage to equipment & machineries.
 BHEL shall ensure positive isolation while working at different levels like in the pipe rack areas. The working platforms
with toe boards & hand rails shall be sufficiently strong & shall have sufficient space to hold the workmen and tools &
tackles including the equipment’s required for executing the job. Such working platforms shall have mid-rails, to enable
people work safely in sitting posture.
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Guardrail system

ALL OPENINGS AT HEIGHT SHALL BE BARRIACDED BY PIPES OR STRUCTURALS. TAPE BARRICADE OR

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15.3.1 Personnel Lifts (Man-Basket): (To be treated as a T&P item)

A Personnel Man-Basket permit shall be completed prior to lifting any people, along with a rigging plan. Man-basket shall be
used where access through ladders or scaffolding is not feasible. Man-baskets shall be designed and engineered by a
manufacturer (job made man-baskets are not allowed, unless designed and tested by a certified engineer), and built robust
with MS Angles and flats or plates or channels or round bar only .REBAR not permitted at all. Guard rails top and mid,
must be in place and screened-in to avoid material from falling out of basket. The factor of safety shall be 200%. It shall have
a door with double latches and shall open inside. Anchor points shall be identified within the man-basket. The man-basket
shall be thoroughly inspected and load tested and a trial run performed without personnel before being put to job. It shall be
treated as a lifting tool and shall undergo same certification cycle and inspection as other lifting equipments. An additional
sling of required lifting capacity shall be fixed the man-basket main lifting point and attached to the crane above the ball or
block. While lifting man-basket, the crane shall maintain a uniform speed of lift without any swing. Once man-basket reaches
the destination, the lift brakes shall be locked as long as the basket remains at that point. The same care shall be taken in
its descent. As for hanging man-basket, the same shall be hung off a rigid structure with help U-shaped handle welded to
man-basket. This shall be tested once in a year by a competent person.

15.4 Scaffoldings& Barricading

 Suitable steel scaffoldings only shall be provided to workmen for all works that cannot be safely done from the ground or
from solid construction except such short period work that can be safely done using ladders or certified (by 3rd party
competent person) man-basket. When a ladder is used, an extra workman shall always be engaged for holding the
ladder.
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 BHEL shall ensure that the scaffolds used during construction activities shall be strong enough to take the designed load.
BHEL shall always furnish duly approved construction-design details of scaffold & SWL (from competent designers) free
of charge, before they are being installed / constructed at site. Owner/EIL and BHEL reserves the right to ask BHEL to
submit certification and or design calculations from his Head office/ Design/ Engineering expert regarding load carrying
capacity of the scaffoldings. All scaffolds shall be inspected by a competent Scaffolding Inspector of the sub-Contractor.
He shall paste a GREEN tag (duly signed by competent Scaffolding Inspector) on each scaffold found safe and a RED
tag (duly signed by competent Scaffolding Inspector) on each scaffold found unsafe. Scaffolds with GREEN tag only
shall be permitted to be used and Scaffolds with RED ones shall immediately be made inaccessible. Work being found
continuing on scaffolds with RED tag shall be considered unauthorized work by BHEL and may invite penalization from
BHEL/EIL/Owner. For every 120-125 m2 /m3 area / volume or its parts there of minimum one TAG shall be provided.
 The sub-Contractor shall ensure positive barricading (indicative as well as protective) of the excavated, radiography,
heavy lift, high pressure hydrostatic & pneumatic testing and other such areas. Sufficient warning signs shall be displayed
along the barricading areas.
 Scaffolding shall be constructed using foot seals or base plates only.

15.5 Electrical installations

 All electrical installations/ connections shall be carried out as per the provisions of latest revision of following
codes/standards, in addition to the requirements of Statutory Authorities and IE/applicable international rules&
regulations:
 OISD STD 173 : Fire prevention & protection system for electrical installations
 SP 30 (BIS) : National Electric Code
 All electrical installations shall be approved by the concerned statutory authorities.
 All temporary electrical installations/ facilities shall be regularly checked by the licensed/ competent electricians of BHEL
and appropriate records shall be maintained in format no: HSE-12” Inspection of temporary electrical booth/ installation
at project construction site”. Such inspection records are to be made available to EIL/Owner, whenever asked for.

15.5.1 BHEL shall meet the following requirements:

a. Shall make Single Line Diagram (SLD) for providing connection to each equipment’s & machinery and the same (duly
approved by EIL/Owner) shall be pasted on the front face of DBs (distribution boards) or JBs (Junction boxes) at every
site. (A typical Switch Board Sketch is attached as Appendix -G).
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b. Ensure that electrical systems and equipment including tools & tackles used during construction phase are properly
selected, installed, used and maintained as per provisions of the latest revision of the Indian Electrical/ applicable
international regulations.
c. Shall deploy qualified & licensed electricians for proper & safe installation and for regular inspection of construction
power distribution system/points including their earthing. A copy of the license shall be submitted to EIL / Owner for
records. Availability of at least one competent (ITI qualified) / licensed electrician (by State Elec. authorities) shall be
ensured at site round the clock to attend to the normal/emergency jobs.
d. All switchboards / welding machines shall be kept in well-ventilated & covered shed/ with rain shed protection. The
shed shall be elevated from the existing ground level to avoid water logging inside the shed. Installation of electrical
switch board must be done taking care of the prevention of shock and safety of machine.
e. No flammable materials shall be used for constructing the shed. Also flammable materials shall not be stored in and
around electrical equipment / switchboard. Adequate clearances and operational space shall be provided around the
equipment.
f. Fire extinguishers and insulating mats shall be provided in all power distribution centers.
g. Temporary electrical equipment shall not be employed in hazardous area without obtaining safety permit.
h. Proper housekeeping shall be done around the electrical installations.
i. All temporary installations shall be tested before energizing, to ensure proper earthing, bonding, suitability of protection
system, adequacy of feeders/cables etc.
j. All welders shall use hand gloves irrespective of holder voltage.
k. Multilingual (Hindi, English and local language) caution boards, shock treatment charts and instruction plate containing
location of isolation point for incoming supply, name & telephone No. of contact person in emergency shall be provided
in substations and near all distribution boards / local panels.
l. Operation of earth leakage device shall be checked regularly by temporarily connecting series test lamp (2 bulbs of
equal rating connected in series) between phase and earth. ELCB tester /test meter shall be used for testing ELCBs.
Inspection of installations for fitness of ELCB prior to start of job shall be ensured. (Ref. Format HSE-12).

15.5.2 The following features shall also be ensured for all electrical installations during construction phase by BHEL:
 Each installation shall have a main switch with a protective device, installed in an enclosure adjacent to the metering
point. The operating height of the main switch shall not exceed 1.5 M. The main switch shall be connected to the point
of supply by means of armoured cable.
 The outgoing feeders shall be double or triple pole switches with fuses / MCBs. Loads in a three phase circuit shall be
balanced as far as possible and load on neutral should not exceed 20% of load in the phase.
 The installation shall be adequately protected against overload, short circuit and earth leakage by the use of suitable
protective devices. Fuses wherever used shall be HRC type. Use of rewirable fuses shall be strictly prohibited. The earth
leakage device shall have an operating current not exceeding 30 mA.
 All connections to the hand tools / welding receptacles shall be taken through proper switches, sockets and plugs.
 All single phase sockets shall be minimum 3 pin type only. All unused sockets shall be provided with socket caps.
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 Only 3 core (P+N+E) overall sheathed flexible cables with minimum conductor size of 1.5 mm2 copper shall be used for
all single phase hand tools.
 Only metallic distribution boxes with double earthing shall be used at site. No wooden boxes shall be used.
 All power cables shall be terminated with compression type cable glands. Tinned copper lugs shall be used for multi-
strand wires / cables.
 Cables shall be free from any insulation damage.
 Minimum depth of cable trench shall be 750 mm for MV & control cables and 900 mm for HV cables. These cables shall
be laid over a sand layer and covered with sand, brick & soil for ensuring mechanical protection. Cables shall not be laid
in waterlogged area as far as practicable. Cable route markers shall be provided at every 25 M of buried trench route.
 When laid above ground, cables shall be properly cleated or supported on rigid poles of at least 2.1 M high. Minimum
head clearance of 6 meters shall be provided at road crossings.
 Underground road crossings for cables shall be avoided to the extent feasible. In any case no underground power cable
shall be allowed to cross the roads without pipe sleeve.
 All cable joints shall be done with proper jointing kit. No taped/temporary joints shall be used.
 An independent earthing facility should preferably be established within the temporary installation premises. All
appliances and equipment shall be adequately earthed. In case of armoured cables, the armour shall be bonded to the
earthing system.
 All cables and wire rope used for earth connections shall be terminated through tinned copper lugs.
 In case of local earthing, earth electrodes shall be buried near the supply point and earth continuity wire shall be
connected to local earth plate for further distribution to various appliances. All insulated wires for earth connection shall
have insulation of green colour.
 Separate core shall be provided for neutral. Earth / Structures shall not be used as a neutral in any case.
 ON/OFF position of all switches shall be clearly designated / painted for easy isolation in emergency.

15.6 Welding/ Grinding/ Gas cutting

 BHEL shall ensure that flash back arrestors conforming to BS:6158 or equivalent are installed on all gas cylinders as
well as at the torch end of the gas hose, while in use.
 All cylinders shall be mounted on trolleys and provided with a closing key. Empty & filledup gas cylinders shall be stored
separately with TAG, protecting them from direct sun or rain. Minimum 2 nos. of Portable DCP type fire extinguishers (10
kg) shall be maintained at the gas cylinder stores. Stacking & storing of compressed gas cylinders shall be arranged
away from DG set, hot works, Elect. Panels / Elec. boards, etc.
 The burner and the hose placed downstream of pressure reducer shall be equipped with Flash Back Arrester/ Non Return
Valve device.
 The hoses for acetylene and oxygen cylinders must be of different colours. Their connections to cylinders and burners
shall be made with a safety collar.
 At end of work, the cylinders in use shall be closed and hoses depressurized.
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 Cutting of metals using gases, other than oxygen &acetylene, shall require written concurrence from Owner.
 Grinding activity shall not be carried out in confined spaces without a valid work permit.
 All grinding/cutting machines shall be guarded and fitted with Dead-Man switch and this shall not be bypassed any time.
 All welding/grinding machines shall have effective earthing at least at distinctly isolated two points.
 In order to help maintain good housekeeping, and to reduce fire hazard, live electrode bits shall be contained safely and
shall not be thrown directly on the ground.
 The hoses of Acetylene and Oxygen shall be kept free from entanglement & away from common pathways / walkways
and preferably be hanged overhead in such a manner which can avoid contact with cranes, hydra or other mobile
construction machinery.
 Hot spatters shall be contained / restricted appropriately (by making use of effective fire-retardant cloth/fabric) and their
flying-off as well as chance of contact with near-by flammable materials shall be stopped.
 BHEL shall arrange adequate systems & practices for accumulation / collection of metal & other scraps and remnant
electrodes and their safe disposal at regular interval so as to maintain the fabrication and other areas satisfactorily clean
& tidy.
 All gas cylinders must have a cylinder cap on at all times when not in use. Cylinders shall be kept in vertical position only
with proper support and shall not be rolled/ dropped at all. It shall be stored in a covered and ventilated space. Steel
cage shall be used to carry cylinders to and from height. Only industrial grade of gas shall be used.
 Grinding machines shall have wheel guards and the cutting wheels shall be within expiry date and free from crack or any
defect.

15.7 Ergonomics and tools & tackles

 BHEL shall assign to his workmen, tasks commensurate with their qualification, experience and state of health. There
shall be an experienced Lifting Supervisor/Signal Man deployed for lifting a load to a height. The rigger shall also be
adequately experienced. BHEL shall provide sufficient walky-talky to the lifting supervisor and rigger at a height/distance
where these persons cannot communicate clearly due to noise level/distance.
 All lifting tools, tackles, equipment, trailers, trucks/dumpers, accessories including cranes shall be tested periodically by
statutory/competent authority for their condition and load carrying capacity. Valid test & fitness certificates from the
applicable authority shall be submitted to BHEL & Owner/EIL for their review/acceptance before the lifting tools, tackles,
equipment, trailers, trucks/dumpers, accessories and cranes are used. All the cranes and lifting tools & tackles shall be
inspected on daily basis and as well as formal monthly by The last date of Third Party Inspection and the next Due date
shall be conspicuously displayed on all cranes. A copy of certificate shall be pasted on operator’s cabin of all the lifting
equipment.
 Load testing of Cranes must be made mandatory after each modification/alteration of crane configuration/change in
boom length.
 BHEL shall not be allowed to use defective equipment or tools not adhering to safety norms.
 BHEL shall arrange non-sparking tools for project construction works in operating plant areas / hydrocarbon prone areas.
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 Wherever required BHEL shall make use of Elevated Work Platforms (EWP) or Aerial Work Platforms (mobile or
stationary) to avoid ergonomical risks and workmen shall be debarred to board such elevated platform during the course
of their shifting/ transportation.
 BHEL shall ensure installation of Safe Load Indicator (SLI) on all cranes (while in use) to minimize overloading risk. SLI
shall have capability to continuously monitor and display the load on the hook, and automatically compare it with the
rated crane capacity at the operating condition of the crane. The system shall also provide visual and audible warnings
at set capacity levels to alert the operator in case of violations.
 BHEL shall be responsible for safe operations of different equipment’s mobilized and used by him at the workplace like
transport vehicles, engines, cranes, mobile ladders, scaffoldings, work tools, etc.
 BHEL shall arrange periodical training for the operators of hydra, crane, excavator, mobile machinery, etc. at site by
utilizing services from renowned manufacturers.
 The manufacturer’s instruction for maintenance shall also be followed. All safety measures shall be followed. All tools tackles,
lifting appliances; material-handling equipment etc. used by the sub-contractor shall be of safe design and construction. The
operators, slingers and signalers shall be qualified as per IS 13367 (part-1):2003 “Safe use of cranes- code of practices”.
There shall be a person responsible for co-ordination among cranes where multiple cranes are used, and lifting over 75% of
the crane capacity to be avoided.

15.7.1 Color Coding Procedure

Inspections and tests shall be documented by means of color coding which shall verify that inspections or testing are
current and that all receptacles, portable Power tools, Lifting Tools & Tackles have been inspected and tested as required.

Colour code of Inspection Tag

S. No Months Colour

1 January / July RED

2 February / August GREEN

3 March / September ORANGE

4 April / October YELLOW

5 May / November BLUE

6 June / December PINK

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 The cycle of colors shall be Monthly. The color code tape / Sticker shall be clearly visible to designate the period for which
the inspections and tests were conducted.
 Following the initial inspection, the equipment must be color-coded quarterly as per color-coding instructions that will be
issued by the SUB-CONTRACTOR.
 Fire extinguisher with the current month color-coding inspection sticker must be provided and secured in the platform.
 All slings shall be regularly inspected in accordance with the requirement of the project for frequent and periodic
inspections and removed from the job site if they fail to meet the minimum requirements of the project.
 The SUB-CONTRACTOR’S SFO shall ensure that all PPE is inspected prior to its issue. He is to ensure all
SUBCONTRACTOR personnel are using safe and proper PPE equipment. Regular inspections on the PPE shall be carried
out and personnel not adhering to those inspections shall be removed immediately from the SITE.
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 A five (5) day interval period shall be given into each monthly color code change. During this five (5) day period either color
shall be acceptable.
SAMPLE TAG:

15.8 Hazardous substances

 Hazardous, inflammable and/or toxic materials such as solvent coating, thinners, anti-termite solutions, water proofing
materials shall be stored in appropriate containers preferably with lids having spillage catchment trays and shall be stored
in a good ventilated area. These containers shall be labelled with the name of the materials highlighting the hazards
associated with its use and necessary precautions to be taken. Respective MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) shall be
made available at site & may be referred whenever problem arises.
 Where contact or exposure of hazardous materials are likely to exceed the specified limit or otherwise have harmful
effects, appropriate personal protective equipment’s such as gloves, goggles/face-shields, aprons, chemical resistant
clothing, respirator, etc. shall be used.
 The work place shall be checked prior to start of activities to identify the location, type and condition of any asbestos
materials which could be disturbed during the work. In case asbestos material is detected, usage of appropriate PPEs
by all personnel shall be ensured and the matter shall be reported immediately to BHEL

15.9 Radiation exposure

 All personnel exposed to physical agents such as ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, including ultraviolet rays or similar
other physical agents shall be provided with adequate shielding or protection commensurate with the type of exposure
involved.
 For Open Field Radiography works, requirements of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)/ Atomic Energy
Regulatory Board (AERB) shall be followed. There shall be requisite approval of the agency by BARC and the same
shall be furnished to BHEL prior to requesting for work permit.
 BHEL shall implement an effective system of control (as described in the AERB regulations) at site for handling
radiography-sources & for avoiding its misuse & theft.
 BHEL shall generate the Format No: HSE-8 “Permit for radiation work” before start of work.
 Radiography shall be carried out in night time only. In exceptional case, the radiography work has to be carried out at
day time, suitable methodology to be used so that other works, people are not affected.

15.10 Road Safety

 BHEL shall ensure adequately planned road transport safety management system.
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 The vehicles shall be fitted with reverse warning alarms & flashing lights / fog-lights and usage of seat belts shall be
ensured.
 BHEL shall also ensure a separate pedestrian route for safety of the workers and comply with all traffic rules &
regulations, including maintaining speed limit of 20 KMPH or indicated by owner for all types of vehicles / mobile
machinery. The maximum allowable speed shall be adhered to.
 In case of an alert or emergency, BHEL must arrange clearance of all the routes, roads, access. BHEL shall deploy
sufficient number of traffic controllers at project site routes / roads/ accesses, to alert reversing movement of vehicles &
machinery as well as pedestrians.
 Dumpers, Tippers, etc. shall not be allowed to carry workers within the plant area and also to & from the labour colony
to & from project sites.
 Hydras of model-F-15 or TRX or equivalent design shall only be allowed for handling the materials at fabrication/
storage yards and in no case shall be allowed to transport the materials over project / plant roads.It shall be used only
for loading and unloading of materials and marching shall be restricted to 10metre only. There shall be one FLAGMAN
with Red and Green flags, attached to each crane. Back-hoe shall not be used for shifting/lifting of materials other than
what it is meant for.
 BHEL shall not deploy any such mobile machinery / equipment, which do not have competent operator and / or
experienced banks-man/ signal-man. Such machinery/ equipment shall have effective limit-switches, reverse-alarm, front
& rear-end lights etc. and shall be maintained in good working order.
 BHEL shall not carry-out maintenance of vehicles / mobile machinery occupying space on project / plant roads and shall
always arrange close supervision for such works.
 For pipeline jobs, BHEL shall submit a comprehensive plan covering transportation, loading / unloading of pipes,
movement of side booms, movement of vehicles on the ROW, etc.
 BHEL shall arrange/ install visible road signs, diversion boards, caution boards, etc. on project roads for safe movement
of men and machinery.

15.11 Confined Space Entry

A hazard assessment must be completed prior to any entry into a confined space. The hazard assessment must identify the
sequence of work to be performed in the confined space, the specific hazards known or anticipated, and the control measures
to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each of the hazards to an acceptable level. No entry must be permitted until the hazard
assessment has been reviewed and discussed by all persons engaged in the activity. Personnel who enter confined spaces
must be trained per role e.g. entrant (worker), confined space supervisor & attendant, and must be informed of known or potential
hazards associated with the confined spaces to be entered. Number of persons entering shall be kept at minimum. All confined
spaces must be inventoried at site and kept on file. Confined spaces must be posted at the entrance with similar type wording
“DANAGER - Do Not Enter – Confined Space - Permit Required”.
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BHEL shall generate a work permit (Format No. HSE -7) before entering a confined space. People, who are permitted to
enter into confined space, must be medically examined & certified by registered doctor, confirming their ‘medical fitness
for working in confined space’. All necessary precautions mentioned therein shall be adhered to. An attendant shall be
positioned outside a confined space for extending help during an emergency. Effective communication shall be
maintained between personnel in confined space and outside by combination of visual/voice or portable radio.
Compressed gas cylinders shall not be taken into confine space. Entry Register for confined space to be maintained with
the name and time of entry/exit. All appropriate PPEs and air quality parameters shall be checked before entering a
confined space. It shall be ensured that the piping of the equipment which has to be opened is pressure- free by checking
that blinds are in place, vents are open and volume is drained. Inside confined space works, only electrical facilities/
installations of 24V shall be permitted. Contactor shall ensure usage of safe & suitable arrangement of oxygen supply
for individual workmen (during the course of work in confined space), if oxygen concentration is found to be less than
19.5% (v/v) there.
The confined space shall be cleared off all cables, machines, cylinders, materials at the end of the day’s work as far as
possible.
Once the confined space work has been completed, the entry permit must be cancelled. A copy of the cancelled permit must
be given to the HSE Manager.

15.12 Heavy Lifts

 BHEL shall submit detailed rigging studies plan for BHEL & EIL/ Owner approval prior to lifting equipment which cannot
be erected with a crane of approx. 100 MT capacity due to constraints of its dimensions, location of foundation height,
approach & weight.
 BHEL shall generate the format no:HSE-15 “Permit for heavy lift/critical erection”
 The Safe Working Load (SWL) and manufacturer’s serial numbers shall be clearly marked on the slings and the lifting
gears, either by tagging, stamping, engraving or embossing.
 Prior to actual lifting activities, BHEL shall check the validity of the crane inspection certificate issued by statutory/
competent authority. This requirement shall also apply to all rigging equipment’s utilized for the job.
 BHEL shall, at all times, be responsible for all rigging activities.
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 BHEL shall ensure medical fitness of all workmen who are engaged / involved in erection of equipment’s, vessels etc.
and such fitness checks shall be carried-out every six months interval with the help of a registered medical practitioner
& record shall be maintained
 Adequate safety measures such as positive barricading, usage of appropriate PPEs, permit to work, etc. shall be taken
during all heavy or critical lifts.
 For lifting any material (irrespective of shape, size or volume), at any height, it is always advisable to prepare a Plan of
Erection (PoE) taking into consideration hazards & risks associated therein – this can enable people to put their own
experiences of various natures & side-by-side establish a practical method for risk-free erection / lifts. BHEL shall prepare
PoE & shall document the same, when risks are identified as “medium” or “high” and the same shall be approved by its
competent / qualified engineer.
15.13 Civil works:
BHEL shall obtain permission from competent authorities prior to excavation wherever required.
BHEL shall locate the position of buried utilities (water line, cable route, etc.) by referring to project / plant drawing / in
consultation with EIL/Owner. BHEL shall start digging manually to locate the exact position of buried utilities & thereafter
use mechanical means.
BHEL shall keep soil heaps at least 1.5 M away from edge or a distance equal to depth of pit (whichever is more).
All excavated pits greater than 10 Sq.M plan area and depth more than 1.5M shall have at least two access routes for
ingress and egress. Also, additional access routes shall be provided such that distance between any two access routes
shall not be more than 20M.
BHEL shall maintain sufficient “angle of repose” during excavation – shall also provide slope or suitable bench as decided
by EIL / Owner.
BHEL shall arrange “battering” or “benching” wherever required for preventing collapse of edge of excavations.
BHEL shall identify & arrange de-watering pump or well-point system to prevent earth collapse due to heavy rain / influx
of underground water.
BHEL shall arrange protective fencing/ barricading with warning signal around excavated pits, trenches, etc. along with
minimum 2 (two) entries, exits/ escape ladders.
BHEL must avoid “underpinning” / under-cutting to prevent collapse of chunk of earth during excavation
BHEL shall use “stoppers” to prevent over-run of vehicle wheels at the edge of excavated pits/ trenches.
BHEL shall arrange strengthening of “shoring” & “strutting” proactively to avoid collapse of earth/ edges due to vehicular
movement in close proximity of excavated areas/ pits/ trenches, etc.
15.13.1 EXCAVATION
Excavation is the essential element of the construction process for making foundations, drainage work and site re‐grading of
all kinds.
In carrying out excavations the soil condition can vary widely, often in short distances. No soil whatever its nature can be
relied upon to support its own weight for any length of time. Even a small fall of earth is capable of inflicting serious injury
even if it does not kill. Unless and until the excavation is battered, the sides need supporting to prevent the possibility of
collapse.
The following safety measures are to be ensured before and during excavation.
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• Check for underground utilities like electrical / telephone cables, sewage, water lines and proper care has to be exercised
to protect and prevent damage to it
• Proper and adequate slope is maintained while excavating
• Adequate shoring or sheeting is done wherever require to prevent soil sliding
• Safe access through ladder or steps for exit & entry to excavation
• No material /excavated soil is kept within one meter from the edge
• Safe way is planned and provided for movement of HEM /transport equipment near excavation
• Safety helmet and shoes/gum boots are provided and worn by the workmen at excavation works
• Hard Barricade using pipes or structural is provided around excavated pits
• Danger signs /Caution boards are displayed at work spot
• Dewatering arrangement is made where water seepage is prevailed.
• Stop blocks are provided to avoid vehicles reversing into the excavated trenches
SLOPE TO BE MAINTAINED IN EXCAVATION AS PER SOIL STRENGTH

1 1 2
1 1
Low 2 Medium High

15.13..2 Piling
It is the first and foremost activity of construction where load bearing capacity of soil is inadequate for foundation. The working
condition of piling rig and other associated tackles is a significant contributing factor for prevention of equipment failure during
operation.
Ensure the following precautionary measures before starting piling works
• Inspection of piling equipment by responsible person for its condition before initiating piling operation.
• Testing and its certification wire ropes, slings, D‐shackles, chain pulley blocks using in the process of piling work by
competent person
• Adequate support and secured foundation of the piling equipment to avoid toppling
• Hoses should be lashed and adequately secured
• Proper work platform is to be provided on piling frame
• Safe work procedures and close supervision to prevent unsafe acts of operators/any unsafe conditions that may arise
• Only experienced and trained operators are engaged for the piling operation
• Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like safety shoes/gumshoes/safety helmet/safety belt etc. and its use by
their workmen.
• Special care and precautions If work is near electrical live cables/ electrical equipment
• Cordoning of work area to prevent un authorized entry
• Guarding of revolving parts
• Specific measures to prevent over turning of pile driver/missing of hammer/ hammer movement out of range

16.0 Fire prevention, protection & preparedness -

The Fire Prevention, Protection and Preparedness Program is an integral part of the overall HSE Program. Effort and
consideration must be given to safety, life and potential for delays in construction schedules and plant startup, as well as
protection of property on a given project.

The purpose of which is to prevent -

• Inception of fire
• Loss of life or personal injury
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• Loss of Property
• Interruption of operations
Site-in-charge / Safety Officer will make periodical review of the site Fire Protection, Prevention Preparedness Programme,
Site conditions and available fire protection equipment. It is very imperative that the Sub-BHELs along with BHEL to establish
good contact with Local fire station for availability of Fire tender in case of emergencies, in additionan to their own fire
equipment.
Fire Protection, Prevention and Preparedness Inspections - BHEL will be required to make frequent fire prevention
inspections of his work site and operating facilities. Deficiencies will be corrected at once.
Area where Hot work activities are carried out (Gas cutting / Welding/ any other spark producing work) above a working spot,
a GI / fire-resistant non-asbestos sheet or suitable material shall be placed to prevent the fall of hot sparks. A bucket of water
shall be kept nearby while doing hot work

 Hot work shall be preferably carried out in a designated area with a standing Hot Work Permit, to be renewed monthly.
The designated area shall have fire extinguishers.
 Any hot work outside designated area shall require a Hot Work permit and fire watch.

No flammable material shall be stored within 35 feet from any fire load.
 Necessary fire extinguishers shall be kept at accessible area as per the chart below:
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In addition, ABC type extinguisher also can be used for any of above types of fire

 Emergency telephone number to be displayed at all conspicuous places.

General flammable material storage requirements:

 All flammable material shall be stored in deigned areas and/or in flammable storage cabinets, as necessary.
 Fire extinguishers shall be located nearby and have unobstructed access.

17.0 Environment Protection

 BHEL shall ensure proper storage and utilization methodology of materials that are detrimental to the environment.
Where required, BHEL shall ensure that only the environment friendly materials are selected and emphasize on recycling
of waste materials, such as metals, plastics, glass, paper, oil & solvents. The waste that cannot be minimized, reused or
recovered shall be stored in the area earmarked for such purpose. Disposal shall be as per instruction by BHEL.. In no
way, toxic spills shall be allowed to percolate into the ground. BHEL shall not use the empty areas for dumping the wastes
outside identified scrap yard. All hazardous material shall be kept in a covered and well ventilated space with cemented
flooring so as to prevent leaching into soil. Wherever such liquid material is stored, a secondary containment shall be
provided so that any spill is contained. There shall be sand buckets, cotton waste, cotton cloths in such storage area so
that in case of any spillage, the same shall be promptly cleaned up and the used sand/ cloths soaked with the spill shall
be treated as hazardous as well and stored/ disposed off accordingly.
 BHEL shall strive to conserve energy and water wherever feasible.
 BHEL shall ensure dust free environment at workplace by sprinkling water on the ground in its work area and also in
common area, if so instructed by BHEL at frequent intervals. The air quality parameters for dust, poisonous gases, toxic
releases, harmful radiations, etc. shall be checked by BHEL on daily basis and whenever need arises.
 BHEL shall not be allowed to discharge chemicals, oil, silt, sewage, sullage and other waste materials directly into the
controlled waters like surface drains, streams, rivers, ponds. A discharge plan suggesting the methods of treating the
waste before discharging shall be submitted to BHEL for approval.
17.1 Noise Mitigation
High noise is harmful to the human health and it can cause impairment if exposed for long duration at regular
intervals, and also cause disruption in nearby communities.
 Noise monitoring shall be carried out in all construction locations periodically.
 Use of silent DG is allowed at site during construction.
 Low noise generation equipment’s to be preferred
 Acoustic enclosure to be used in case noise level is high for particular equipment or system.
 Work areas where noise levels exceed the 85db shall be posted as hearing protection required.
 Use of PPEs / ear plug/ear muff for personnel entering into high noise area.
 Activities generation High noise will be planned in day shift.

Noise Level Chart

Parameter Night Noise level Daytime Noise Level
dB dB
At 1-meter from each piece of equipment 85 85
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At Property boundary 70 70

18.0 Key Performance Indicators

BHEL shall measure an activity in both leading & trailing indicators for statistical and performance measurement. The
activities pertaining to key performance indicators are covered in Monthly HSE Report (Format No. HSE-5). BHEL shall
try to achieve a statistically fair record and strive for its continual improvement.

Leading Indicators viz :-

- Number of Safety Inductions carried-out at site (for workmen & staff members)
- Number of HSE inspections carried out
- Number of “Safety Walk Through” carried-out by site-head.
- Number of HSE shortfalls / lapses identified per BHEL& closed-out in time.
- Number of Safety Meetings conducted (in-house / with BHELs)
- Number of HSE Audits made (internal & external) vis-à-vis non conformances raised
- Number of HSE Awareness / Motivational program conducted by BHELs
- Number of HSE Trainings conducted at site for supervisors & workmen
- Study of Near miss case reported
- Encouragements / Awards / Recognitions to workmen, job supervisors & field engineers.
- Suggestions for improvement

Trailing Indicators viz :-

- Calculation of HSE statistics viz frequency rate, severity rate, LTA free manhours, etc.
- Analysis of incidents / accidents (nature, severity, types etc.)
- Study of Incident / Accident with respect to :-
Variety
Period of the year / project span
Timings of the incident / accident
Age profile of victims
Body parts involved
Penalty levied for causing incident / accident

19.0 Tool Box Talks (TBT)

BHEL shall conduct daily TBT with workers prior to start of work and shall maintain proper record of the meeting. A
suggested format is given below. The TBT is to be conducted by the immediate supervisor of the workers
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BHEL shall conduct TBT before start of every morning or evening shift or night shift activities, for alerting the workers on
specific hazards and their appropriate dos & don’ts. BHEL shall provide sufficient rests to the site workmen and their
foremen to avert fatigue & thereby endangering their lives during the course of site works.
TOOLBOX TALK RECORDING SHEET
Date & Time
Work Location
Subject (Nature of work)
Presenter
Hazards involved
Precautions to be taken
Worker's Name Signature Section

Remarks, in any

The topics during TBT shall include

- Hazards related to work assigned on that day and precautions to be taken.
- Any forthcoming HSE hazards/events/instruction/orders, etc.
The above record can be kept in local language, which workers can read. These records shall be made available to EIL/ Owner
whenever demanded.

20.0 HSE Promotion

BHEL shall encourage his workforce to promote HSE efforts at workplace by way of organizing workshops/ seminars/
training programmes, celebrating HSE awareness weeks, monthly Safety day &National Safety Day, conducting quizzes
& essay competitions, distributing pamphlets, posters & material on HSE, providing incentives for maintaining good HSE
practices and granting incentives / bonus for completing the job without any lost time accident. While BHELs are welcome
to carryout HSE promotion independently, they shall have to participate in joint programmes as well. In this case,
expenses shall be proportionately borne by BHELs.

21.0 Lock Out and Tag Out (LOTO) for Isolation of Energy Source
 BHEL shall follow the LOTO/ Isolation procedure of owner for all energy source isolations installed/under purview by/of
owner i.e. “Brown field”
 For all the other energy source (not under purview of client/owner) i.e. “Green field” BHEL shall develop a system to
ensure the isolation of equipments, pipelines, Vessel, electrical panels from the energy source covering following as
minimum:-
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- Identification of all energy source viz electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, gravitational,
radiation and other forms of stored or kinetic energy.
- Establishing the energy isolation devices viz: manually operated electrical circuit breakers, disconnection switches,
blind flanges, etc.
- Installation of Lock Out devices for preventing the inadvertent release of stored energy and Tag Out devices (“Danger”,
“Do Not operate” or Do not Remove” tags) to indicate that testing, maintenance or servicing is underway and the device
cannot be operated until the tag out device is removed.
- Lock Out and Tag out log book
- Permit for isolation and de-isolation of energy source as per format NO: HSE-16
- Availability of competent persons like experienced operators at substations, pump house, units, etc, supervisors etc.
 BHEL shall ensure that all the sources are locked out and tagged properly before giving clearance to start the job.
 After the completion of job, BHEL shall ensure all tools and tackles are removed and nobody is present in the working
area and signing on LOTO log book.
 Only on confirmation of above BHEL will remove their lock and tag from the isolation points and give instructions for
energizing the same. Only the person carrying out the task shall himself carry the key for the lock in /Lock out.

22 RECORDS

At the minimum, BHEL/ contractor shall maintain/ submit HSE records in the following reporting formats:
 Safety Walk Through Report HSE-1
 Accident/ Incident Report HSE-2
 Supplementary Accident/ Incident Investigation report HSE-3
 Near Miss Incident Report HSE-4
 Monthly HSE Report HSE-5
 Permit for working at height HSE-5
 Permit for working in confined space HSE-7
 Permit for radiation work HSE-8
 Permit for demolishing/ dismantling HSE-9
 Safety checklist HSE-10
 Housekeeping Assessment & compliance HSE-11
 Inspection of temporary electrical booth/installation HSE-12
 Inspection for scaffolding HSE-13
 for erection/modification &dismantling of scaffolding HSE-14
 Permit for heavy lift/critical erection. HSE-15
 Permit for Energy isolation and de-isolation. HSE-16
 Permit for Excavation HSE-17
 Inspection reports of Equipment/tools/tackles *
 Report of Toolbox talks As indicated in specification
 PPE issue report/register *
 Site inspection reports *
 Training records *
(*) The formats shall be developed in consultation with EIL/Owner.
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APPENDIX-A
(Sheet 1 of 2)
A. IS CODES ON HSE
SP: 53 Safety code for the use, Care and protection of hand operated tools.
IS: 838 Code of practice for safety & health requirements in electric and gas welding and cutting operations
IS: 1179 Eye & Face precautions during welding, equipment etc.
IS: 1860 Safety requirements for use, care and protection of abrasive grinding wheels.
IS: 1989 (Pt -II) Leather safety boots and shoes
IS: 2925 Industrial Safety Helmets
IS: 3016 Code of practice for fire safety precautions in welding & cutting operation.
IS: 3043 Code of practice for earthing
IS: 3764 Code of safety for excavation work
IS: 3786 Methods for computation of frequency and severity rates for industrial injuries and classification of industrial accidents
IS: 3696 Safety Code of scaffolds and ladders
IS: 4083 Recommendations on stacking and storage of construction materials and components at site
IS: 4770 Rubber gloves for electrical purposes
IS: 5121 Safety code for piling and other deep foundations
IS: 5216 (Pt-I) Recommendations on Safety procedures and practices in electrical works
IS: 5557 Industrial and Safety rubber lined boots
IS: 5983 Eye protectors
IS: 6519 Selection, care and repair of Safety footwear
IS: 6994 (Pt-I) Industrial Safety Gloves (Leather & Cotton Gloves)
IS: 7293 Safety Code for working with construction Machinery
IS: 8519 Guide for selection of industrial safety equipment for body protection
IS: 9167 Ear protectors
IS: 11006 Flash back arrestor (Flame arrestor)
IS: 11016 General and safety requirements for machine tools and their operation
IS: 11057 Specification for Industrial safety nets
IS: 11226 Leather safety footwear having direct moulded rubber sole
IS: 11972 Code of practice for safety precaution to be taken when entering a sewerage system
IS: 13367 Code of practice-safe use of cranes
IS: 13416 Recommendations for preventive measures against hazards at working place
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APPENDIX-A
(Sheet 2 of 2)
B. INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ON HSE
Safety Glasses : ANSI Z 87.1, ANSI ZZ 87.1, AS 1337, BS 2092,
BS 1542, BS 679, DIN 4646/ 58311
Safety Shoes : ANSI Z 41.1, AS 2210, EN 345
Hand Gloves : BS 1651
Ear Muffs : BS 6344, ANSI S 31.9
Hard Hat : ANSI Z 89.1/89.2, AS 1808, BS 5240, DIN 4840
Goggles : ANSI Z 87.1
Face Shield : ANSI Z 89.1
Breathing Apparatus : BS 4667, NIOSH
Welding & Cutting : ANSI Z49.1
Safe handling of compressed:P-1 (Compressed Gas Association Gases in cylinders 1235
Jefferson Davis Highway,
Arlington VA 22202 - USA)
Full body harness : EN-361
Lanyard : EN-354
Karabiner : EN-362 and EN-12275
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APPENDIX-B
DETAILS OF FIRST AID BOX
SL. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
NO.
1. Small size Roller Bandages, 1 Inch Wide (Finger Dressing small) 6 Pcs.
2. Medium size Roller Bandages, 2 Inches Wide (Hand & Foot Dressing) 6 Pcs.
3. Large size Roller Bandages, 4 Inches Wide (Body Dressing Large) 6 Pcs.
4. Large size Burn Dressing (Burn Dressing Large) 4 Pkts.
5. Cotton Wool (20 gms packing) 4 Pkts.
6. Antiseptic Solution Dettol (100 ml.) or Savlon 1 Bottle
7. Mercurochrome Solution (100 ml.) 2% in water 1 Bottle
8. Ammonia Solution (20 ml.) 1 Bottle
9. A Pair of Scissors 1 Piece
10. Adhesive Plaster (1.25 cm X 5 m) 1 Spool
11. Eye pads in Separate Sealed Pkt. 4 pcs.
12. Tourniqut 1 No.
13. Safety Pins 1 Dozen
14. Tinc. Iodine/ Betadin (100 ml.) 1 Bottle
15. Polythene Wash cup for washing eyes 1 No.
16. Potassium Permanganate (20 gms.) 1 Pkt.
17. Tinc. Benzoine (100 ml.) 1 Bottle
18. Triangular Bandages 2 Nos.
19. Band Aid Dressing 5 Pcs.
20. Iodex/Moov (25 gms.) 1 Bottle
21. Tongue Depressor 1 No.
22. Boric Acid Powder (20 gms.) 2 Pkt.
23. Sodium Bicarbonate (20 gms.) 1 Pkt.
24. Dressing Powder (Nebasulf) (10 gms.) 1 Bottle
25. Medicinal Glass 1 No.
26. Duster 1 No.
27. Booklet (English& Local Language) 1 No. each
28. Soap 1 No.
29. Toothache Solution 1 No.
30. Vicks (22 gms.) 1 Bottle
31. Forceps 1 No.
32. Note Book 1 No.
33. Splints 4 Nos.
34. Lock 1 Piece
35. Life Saving/Emergency/Over-the counter Drugs As decided at site
Box size: 14" x 12" x 4"
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Note : The medicines prescribed above are only indicative. Equivalent medicines can also be used.
A prescription, in this regard, shall be required from a qualified Physician.
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APPENDIX-D
List of Statutory Acts & Rules Relating to HSE

- The Indian Explosives Act and Rules

- The Motor Vehicle Act and Central Motor Vehicle Rules
- The Factories Act and concerned Factory Rules
- The Petroleum Act and Petroleum Rules
- The Workmen Compensation Act
- The Gas Cylinder Rules and the Static & Mobile Pressure Vessels Rules
- The Indian Electricity Act and Rules
- The Indian Boiler Act and Regulations
- The Water (Prevention & Control & Pollution) Act
- The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act
- The Mines & Minerals (Regulation & Development) Act
- The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act
- The Atomic Energy Act
- The Radiation Protection Rules
- The Indian Fisheries Act
- The Indian Forest Act
- The Wild Life (Protection) Act
- The Environment (Protection) Act and Rules
- The Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules
- The Manufacturing, Storage & import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules
- The Public Liability Act
- The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Condition of service) Act
- Other Statutory Acts like EPF, ESIS, Minimum Wage Act.
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APPENDIX-E (Sheet 1 of 12)

ACTIVITY TYPE OF EFFECT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES
HAZARD HAZARD

(A) Falling into pit Personal injury Provide guard rails/ barricade with warning
EXCAVATION signal.
Pit Excavation Provide at least two entries/ exits.
upto 3.0m Provide escape ladders.
Earth Collapse Suffocation/ Provide suitable size of shoring and strutting, if
Breathlessness required.
Buried Keep soil heaps away from the edge equivalent to
1.5m or depth of pit whichever is more.
Don't allow vehicles to operate too close to
excavated areas. Maintain atleast 2m distance
from edge of cut.
Maintain sufficient angle of repose. Provide
slope not less than 1:1 and suitable bench of 0.5m
width at every 1.5m depth of excavation in all
soils except hard rock.
Battering/benching the sides.
Contact with Electrocution Obtain permission from competent authorities,
buried electric Explosion prior to excavation, if required.
cables Gas/ Oil Locate the position of buried utilities by referring
Pipelines to plant drawings.
Start digging manually to locate the exact
position of buried utilities and thereafter use
mechanical means.
Pit Excavation Same as above Can cause Prevent ingress of water.
beyond 3.0m Plus Flooding drowning situation Provide ring buoys.
due to Identify and provide suitable size dewatering
excessive rain/ pump or well point system.
underground
water
Digging in the Building/Structure Obtain prior approval of excavation method from
vicinity of may collapse local authorities.
existing Loss of health & Use under-pining method.
Building/ wealth Construct retaining wall side by side.
Structure
Movement of May cause cave- Barricade the excavated area with proper lighting
vehicles/ in arrangements.
equipment’s or slides. Maintain at least 2m distance from edge of cut
close to the Persons may get and use stop blocks to prevent over-run.
edge of cut. buried. Strengthen shoring and strutting.
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APPENDIX-E: (Sheet 2 of 12)

CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS, THEIR EFFECTS & PREVENTIVE MEASURES (…Contd.)
ACTIVITY TYPE OF EFFECT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES
HAZARD HAZARD
Narrow deep Same as above May cause severe Battering/ benching of sides.
excavations Plus Frequent injuries or prove Provide escape ladders.
for pipelines, cave-in or slides fatal
etc. Flooding due to May arise drowning Same as above plus
Hydro- static situation Bail out accumulated water.
testing Maintain adequate ventilation.
Rock by Improper May prove fatal Ensure proper storage, handling & carrying of
excavation handling of explosives by trained personnel.
blasting explosives Comply with the applicable explosive acts &
rules.
Uncontrolled May cause severe Allow only authorized persons to perform
explosion injuries or prove blasting operations.
fatal Smoking and open flames are to be strictly
prohibited.
Scattering of Can hurt people Use PPE like goggles, face mask, helmets etc.
stone pieces in
atmosphere
Rock Entrapping of May cause severe Barricade the area with red flags and blow siren
excavation persons/ injuries or prove before blasting.
by blasting animals. fatal
(Contd.) Misfire May explode Do not return to site for atleast 20 minutes or
suddenly unless announced safe by designated person.
Piling Work Failure of Can hurt people Inspect Piling rigs and pulley blocks before the
piledriving beginning of each shift.
equipment
Noise pollution Can cause deafness Use personal protective equipments like ear
and psychological plugs, muffs, etc.
imbalance.
Extruding Can hurt people Barricade the area and install sign boards.
rods/casing Provide first-aid.
Working in the Can cause Keep sufficient distance from Live-Electricity as
vicinity of 'Live- electrocution/ per IS code.
Electricity' Asphyxiation Shut off the supply, if possible.
Provide artificial/rescue breathing to the injured.
(B) Air pollution by May affect Wear respirators or cover mouth and nose with
CONCRETING cement Respiratory system wet cloth.
Handling of Hands may get Use gloves & other PPE.
ingredients injured
Protruding Feet may get Provide platform above reinforcement for
reinforcement injured movement of workers or provide end caps for
rods. protection on reinforcement bars.
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APPENDIX-E : (Sheet 3 of 12)

CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS, THEIR EFFECTS & PREVENTIVE MEASURES (…Contd.)
ACTIVITY TYPE OF EFFECT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES
HAZARD HAZARD
Earthing of Can cause Ensure earthing of equipments and proper
electrical electrocution/ functioning of electrical circuit before
mixers, asphyxiation commencement of work.
vibrators, etc.
not done.
Falling of Persons may get Use hard hats.
materials from injured Remove surplus material immediately from work
height place.
Ensure lighting arrangements during night hours.
Continuous Cause tiredness Insist on shift pattern.
pouring by same of Provide adequate rest to workers between
gang workers and may subsequent pours.
lead to accident.
Revolving of Parts of body or Allow only mixers with hopper.
concrete mixer/ clothes may get Provide safety cages around moving motors.
vibrators entrapped. Ensure proper mechanical locking of vibrator.
Super- Same as above Shuttering/props Avoid excessive stacking on shuttering material.
structure plus may collapse and Check the design and strength of shuttering
Deflection in prove fatal material before commencement of work.
props or Rectify immediately the deflection noted during
shuttering concreting.
material
Passage to work Improperly tied Ensure the stability and strength of passage
place and before commencement of work.
designed Do not overload and stand under the passage.
props/planks may
collapse
(C) Curtailment and Persons may get Use PPE like gloves, shoes, helmets, etc.
REINFORCE binding of rods injured Avoid usage of shift tools.
MENT Carrying of rods Workers may get Provide suitable pads on shoulders and use safety
for short injured their gloves.
distances/at hands Tie up rods in easily liftable bundles.
heights and shoulders. Ensure proper staging.
Checking of Rods may cut or Use measuring devices like tape, measuring rods,
clear distance/ injure the fingers etc.
cover with
hands
Hitting projected Persons may get Use safety shoes and avoid standing
rods and injured and fell unnecessarily on cantilever rods.
standing on down Avoid wearing of loose clothes.
cantilever rods.
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APPENDIX-E: (Sheet 4 of 12)

CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS, THEIR EFFECTS & PREVENTIVE MEASURES (…Contd.)

ACTIVITY TYPE OF EFFECT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES

HAZARD HAZARD
Falling of material May prove fatal Use helmets.
from height Provide safety nets.
Transportation of Protruded rods may Use red flags/lights at the ends.
rods by trucks/ hit the persons Do not protrude the rods in front of or by the side
trailers of driver's cabin.
Do not extend the rods 1/3rd of deck length or
1.5m whichever is less.
(D) Welding radiates Radiation can Use specified shielding devices and other PPE of
WELDING invisible damage eyes and correct specifications.
AND GAS ultraviolet and skin. Avoid thoriated tungsten electrodes for GTAW.
CUTTING infra-red rays
Improper Explosion may occur Move out any leaking cylinder.
placement of Keep cylinders in vertical position.
oxygen and Use trolley for transportation of cylinders and
acetylene chain them.
cylinders Use flashback arrestors
Leakage/ cuts in May cause fire Purge regulators immediately and then turn off.
hoses Never use grease or oil on oxygen line
connections and copper fittings on acetylene
lines.
Inspect regularly gas carrying hoses.
Always use red hose for acetylene & other
fuel gases and black for oxygen.
Opening-up of Cylinder may burst Always stand back from the regulator while
cylinder opening the cylinder.
Turn valve slowly to avoid bursting.
Cover the lug terminals to prevent short
circuiting.
Welding of tanks, Explosion may occur Empty & purge them before welding.
container or pipes Never attach the ground cable to tanks, container
storing flammable or pipe storing flammable liquids.
liquids Never use LPG for gas cutting.
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APPENDIX-E: (Sheet 5 of 12)

CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS, THEIR EFFECTS & PREVENTIVE MEASURES (…Contd.)

ACTIVITY TYPE OF EFFECT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES

HAZARD HAZARD
(E) Ionizing Radiations may react Ensure Safety regulations as per BARC/AERB
RADIOGRAPHY radiation with the skin and can before commencement of job.
cause cancer, skin Cordon off the area and install Radiation warning
irritation, dermatitis, symbols.
etc. Restrict the entry of unauthorized persons.
Wear appropriate PPE and film badges issued by
BARC/AERB.
Transportati Same as above Never touch or handle radiography source with
on hands.
and Storage Store radiography source inside a pit in an
of exclusive isolated storage room with lock and
Radiography key arrangement. The pit should be approved by
source BARC/AERB.
Radiography source should never be carried
either in passenger bus or in a passenger
compartment of trains.
BARC/AERB has to be informed before source
movement.
Permission from Director General of Civil
Aviation is required for booking radio isotopes
with airlines.
Loss of Same as above Try to locate with the help of Survey Meter.
Radio Inform BARC/AERB (*)
Isotope
(F) Short Can cause Use rubberized hand gloves and other PPE.
ELECTRICAL circuiting Electrocution or Fire Don't lay wires under carpets, mats or door ways.
INSTALLATION Allow only licensed electricians to perform on
AND USAGE electrical facilities.
Use one socket for one appliance.
Ensure usage of only fully insulated wires or
cables.
Don't place bare wire ends in a socket.
Ensure earthing of machineries and equipments
Do not use damaged cords and avoid temporary
connections.
Use spark-proof/ flame proof type field
distribution boxes.
(*) Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB),
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Anushaktinagar, Mumbai – 400 094
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CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS, THEIR EFFECTS & PREVENTIVE MEASURES (…Contd.)
ACTIVITY TYPE OF EFFECT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES
HAZARD HAZARD
Do not allow open/bare connections.
Provide all connections through 30mA ELCB.
Protect electrical cables/equipments from water
and naked flames.
Check all connections before energizing.
Overloading of Bursting of Display voltage and current ratings prominently
Electrical system with 'Danger' signs.
System can occur which Ensure approved cable size, voltage grade and
leads to fire type.
Switch off the electrical utilities when not in use.
Do not allow unauthorized connections.
Ensure proper grid wise distribution of Power.
Improper laying Can cause Do not lay unarmoured cable directly on ground,
of overhead and electrocution wall, roof of trees.
underground and Maintain at least 3m distance from HT cables.
transmission prove fatal All temporary cables should be laid at least 750
lines/cables mm below ground on 100 mm fine sand
overlying by brick soling.
Provide proper sleeves at crossings/ intersections.
Provide cable route markers indicating the type
and depth of cables at intervals not exceeding
30m and at the diversions/ termination.
(G) Small fires can Cause burn In case a fire breaks out, press fire alarm system
FIRE become big injuries and shout "Fire, Fire".
PREVENTION ones and may prove Keep buckets full of sand & water/ fire
AND and may spread fatal extinguishing equipment near hazardous locations
PROTECTION to the Confine smoking to 'Smoking Zones' only.
surrounding Train people for using specific type of fire
areas fighting equipments under different classes of
fire.
Keep fire doors/ shutters, passages and exit doors
unobstructed.
Maintain good housekeeping and first-aid boxes
(for details refer Appendix-B).
Don't obstruct assess to Fire extinguishers.
Do not use elevators for evacuation during fire.
Maintain lightening arrestors for elevated
structures.
Stop all electrical motors with internal
combustion.
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CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS, THEIR EFFECTS & PREVENTIVE MEASURES (…Contd.)
ACTIVITY TYPE OF EFFECT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES
HAZARD HAZARD
Move the vehicles from dangerous locations.
Remove the load hanging from the crane booms.
Remain out of the danger areas.
Improper It may not Ensure usage of correct fire extinguisher meant
selection of extinguish the for the specified fire (for details refer Appendix-
Fire fire C).
extinguisher Do not attempt to extinguish Oil and electric
fires with water. Use foam cylinders/ CO2/ sand
or earth.
Improper Same as above Maintain safe distance of flammable substances
storage from source of ignition.
of highly Restrict the distribution of flammable materials
inflammable to only min. necessary amount.
substances Construct specifically designed fuel storage
facilities.
Keep chemicals in cool and dry place away from
heat. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Before welding operation, remove or shield the
flammable material properly.
Store flammable materials in stable racks,
correctly labeled preferably with catchment
trays.
Wipe off the spills immediately.
Short Same as above Don't lay wires under carpets, mats or door
circuiting Can cause ways.
of electrical Electrocution Use one socket for one appliance.
system Use only fully insulated wires or cables.
Do not allow open/bare connections.
Provide all connections through 30mA ELCB.
Ensure earthing of machineries and equipments
(H) Crossing the Personal injury Obey speed limits and traffic rules strictly.
VEHICULAR Speed Always expect the unexpected and be a
MOVEMENT Limits defensive driver.
(Rash Use seat belts/ helmets.
driving) Blow horn at intersections and during overtaking operations.
Maintain the vehicle in good condition.
Do not overtake on curves, bridges and slopes.
Adverse Same as Above Read the road ahead and ride to the left.
weather Keep the wind screen and lights clean.
condition Do not turn at speed.
Recognize the hazard, understand the defense
and act correctly in time.
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APPENDIX-E: (Sheet 8 of 12)

CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS, THEIR EFFECTS & PREVENTIVE MEASURES (…Contd.)

ACTIVITY TYPE OF EFFECT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES

HAZARD HAZARD
Consuming Same as above Alcohol and driving do not mix well. Either
alcohol before choose alcohol or driving.
and during the If you have a choice between hitting a fixed
driving object or an on-coming vehicle, hit the fixed
operation object.
Quit the steering at once and become a passenger.
Otherwise take sufficient rest and then drive.
Do not force the driver to drive fast and round the
clock.
Do not day dream while driving.
Falling objects/ May prove fatal Ensure effective braking system, adequate
Mechanical visibility for the drives, reverse warning alarm.
failure Proper maintenance of the vehicle as per
manufacturer instructions.
(I) Bursting of May cause injury Prepare test procedure & obtain EIL/ Owner's
PROOF piping and prove fatal approval.
TESTING Collapse of Provide separate gauge for pressurizing pump
(HYDROSTA tanks and piping/equipment.
TIC/ Tanks flying off Check the calibration status of all pressure
PNEUMATIC gauges, dead weight testers and temperature
TESTING) recorders.
Take dial readings at suitable defined intervals
and ensure most of them fall between 40-60% of
the gauge scale range.
Provide safety relief valve (set at pressure
slightly higher than test pressure) while testing
with air/ nitrogen.
Ensure necessary precautions, stepwise increase
in pressure, tightening of bolts/nuts, grouting, etc.
before and during testing.
Keep the vents open before opening any valve
while draining out of water used for hydro-testing
of tanks.
Pneumatic testing involves the hazard of released
energy stored in compressed gas. Specific care
must therefore be taken to minimize the chance
of brittle failure during a pneumatic leak test.
Test temperature is important in this regard and
must be considered when the designer chooses
the material of construction.
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APPENDIX-E: (Sheet 9 of 12)

CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS, THEIR EFFECTS & PREVENTIVE MEASURES (…Contd.)

ACTIVITY TYPE OF EFFECT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES

HAZARD HAZARD
A pressure relief device shall be provided, having
a set pressure not higher than the test pressure
plus the lesser of 345 KPa (50 psi) or 10% of the
test pressure.
The gas used as test fluid, if not air, shall be
nonflammable and nontoxic.
(J) Person can fall May sustain severe Provide guard rails/barricade at the work place.
WORKING down injuries or prove Use PPE like full body harness, life line, helmets,
AT fatal safety shoes, etc.
HEIGHTS Obtain a permit before starting the work at height
above 3 meters.
Fall arrest and safety nets, etc. must be installed.
Provide adequate working space (min. 0.6 m).
Tie/weld working platform with fixed support.
Use roof top walk ladder while working on a
slopping roofs.
Avoid movement on beams.
May hit the Keep the work place neat and clean.
scrap/material Remove the scrap immediately.
stacked at the
ground or in
between
Material can fall May hit the workers Same as above plus
down working at lower Do not throw or drop materials or equipment
levels and prove from height i.e. do not bomb materials.
fatal All tools to be carried in a tool-kit Bag or on
working uniform.
Remove scrap from the planks.
Ensure wearing of helmet by the workers
working at lower levels.
(K) Suffocation/ Unconsciousness, Use respiratory devices, if reqd.
CONFINED drowning death Avoid over crowding inside a confined space.
SPACES Provide Exhaust fans for ventilation
Do not wear loose clothes, neck ties, etc.
Fulfill conditions of the permit.
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CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS, THEIR EFFECTS & PREVENTIVE MEASURES (…Contd.)

ACTIVITY TYPE OF EFFECT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES

HAZARD HAZARD
Check for presence of hydrocarbons, O2 level.
Obtain work permit before entering a confined
space.
Ensure that the connected piping of the
equipment which is to be opened is pressure free,
fluid has been drained, vents are open and piping
is positively isolated by a blind flange.
Presence of Inhalation can pose Same as above plus
foul smell and threat to life Check for hydrocarbon and Aromatic compounds
toxic before entering a confined space.
substances Depute one person outside the confined space
for
continuous monitoring and for extending help in
case of an emergency.
Ignition/ flame Person may sustain Keep fire extinguishers at a hand distance.
can cause fire burn injuries or Remove surplus material and scrap immediately.
explosion may occur Do not smoke inside a confined space.
Do not allow gas cylinders inside a confined
space.
Use low voltage (24V) lamps for lighting.
Use tools with air motors or electric tools with
max. voltage of 24V.
Remove all equipments at the end of the day.
(L) Failure of load Can cause accident Avoid standing under the lifted load and within
HANDLING lifting and and prove fatal the operating radius of cranes.
AND moving Check periodically oil, brakes, gears, horns and
LIFTING equipment’s tyre pressure of all moving machinery.
EQUIPMENTS Check quality, size and condition of all chain
pulley blocks, slings, U-clamps, D-shackles, wire
ropes, etc.
Allow crane to move only on hard, firm and
leveled ground.
Allow lifting slings as short as possible and
check gunny packings at the friction points.
Do not allow crane to tilt its boom while moving.
Install Safe Load Indicator.
Ensure certification by applicable authority.
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CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS, THEIR EFFECTS & PREVENTIVE MEASURES (…Contd.)

ACTIVITY TYPE OF EFFECT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES

HAZARD HAZARD
Overloading of Same as above Safe lifting capacity of derricks and winches
lifting written on them shall be got verified
equipments The max. safe working load shall be marked on
all lifting equipment’s
Check the weight of columns and other heavy
items painted on them and accordingly decide
about the crane capacity, boom and angle of
erection
Allow only trained operators and riggers during
crane operation.
Overhead Can cause Do not allow boom or other parts of crane to
electrical electrocution and come within 3m reach of overhead HT cables.
wires fire Hook and load being lifted shall preferably
remain in full visibility of crane operators.
(M) Person can Person May sustain Provide guard rails for working at height.
SCAFFOLDING fall severe injuries and Face ladder while climbing and use both hands.
FORMWORK down prove fatal Ladders shall extend about 1m above landing for
AND easy access and tying up purpose.
LADDERS Do not place ladders against movable objects and
maintain base at 1/4 unit of the working length of
the ladder.
Suspended scaffolds shall not be less than 500
mm wide and tied properly with ropes.
No loose planks shall be allowed.
Use PPE, like helmets, safety shoes, etc.
Failure of Same as above Inspect visually all scaffolding materials for
scaffolding stability and anchoring with permanent
material structures.
Design scaffolding for max. load carrying
capacity.
Scaffolding planks shall not be less than 50x250
mm full thickness lumber or equivalent. These
shall be cleated or secured and must extend over
the end supports by at least 150mm and not more
than 300mm.
Don't overload the scaffolds.
Do not splice short ladders to make a longer one.
Vertical ladders shall not exceed 6m.
Material can Persons working at Remove excess material and scrap immediately.
fall down lower level gets Carry the tools in a tool-kit bag only.
injured Provide safety nets.
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CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS, THEIR EFFECTS & PREVENTIVE MEASURES (…Contd.)

ACTIVITY TYPE OF EFFECT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES

HAZARD HAZARD
(N) Personal Can cause injury or Do not take rest inside rooms built for welding
STRUCTURAL negligence casualty machines or electrical distribution system.
WORKS and Avoid walking on beams at height.
danger of fall Wear helmet with chin strap and full body
harness while working at height.
Use hand gloves and goggles during grinding
operations.
Cover or mark the sharp and projected edges.
Do not stand within the operating radius of
cranes.
Lifting/ Same as above Do not stand under the lifted load.
slipping Stack properly all the materials. Avoid slippage
of material during handling.
Control longer pieces lifted up by cranes from
both ends.
Remove loose materials from height.
Ensure tightening of all nuts & bolts.
(O) Erection/ Can cause injury Do not stand under the lifted load.
PIPELINE lowering Do not allow any person to come within the
WORKS failure radii of the side boom handling pipes.
Check the load carrying capacity of the lifting
tools & tackles.
Use Safe Load Indicators (SLI)
Use appropriate PPEs.
Other Same as above Wear gum boots in marshy areas.
Allow only one person to perform signaling
operations while lowering of pipes.
Provide night caps on pipes.
Provide end covers on pipes for stoppage of pigs
while testing/ cleaning operations.
(P) Pollution in Can cause personal Ensure the blasting is done in enclosed shed.
GRIT neighboring injury Keep safe distance while blasting operations.
BLASTING area, hit by Wear positive pressure blast hood or helmet
grits with view-window, ear-muff/plug, gloves,
and high overall or leather coat /apron, rubber shoes.
pressure air
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APPENDIX-F
TRAINING SUBJECTS / TOPICS
(For contractors’ personnel)
1. The Law & Safety – Statutory Requirement / Applicable statutes / Duties of employer / employee
2. Policy & Administration – Why HSE? / Duties & Responsibilities of Safety Personnel at project site / Effect of incentive on
accident prevention
3. HSE & Supervision – Duties of Supervisor / HSE integrated supervision/ Who should be held responsible for site accidents?
4. Safety Budget / Cost of Accidents – Direct costs / Indirect costs
5. Hazard Identification / Type of hazards / HIRAC
6. Behavioural Safety & Motivation
7. Housekeeping – Storage / Stacking / Handling of materials / Hydra handling
8. Occupational Health in Construction sector
9. Personal Protective Equipments – Respiratory & Non- respiratory
10. Electricity & Safety – ELCB / Fuse / Powered tools / Project illumination
11. Handling of Compressed Gas – Transportation / Storage / FBAs / Fire prevention
12. Machine Safety – Machine guarding / Maintenance
13. Transportation – Hazards & risks in transp. of materials / ODC consignments
14. Cranes & Other Lifting machinery – Legal requirements vis-à-vis essential safety requirements.
15. Communication – HSE Induction/ TBTs/ Safety Committee/ Safety meeting/ Safety propaganda/ Publicity.
16. Excavation – Risks & Dangers / Safety measures
17. Working at Heights – Use of ladder / Work on roofs / Scaffolds / Double harness lanyards / Lifeline / Fall arrester / Safety Nets
/ Floor openings
18. Hazards in Welding & important safety precautions
19. Gas Cutting – Hazards & safety measures
20. Fire prevention & fire protection
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RECORD OF REVISION

CLAUSE Rev Brief of Revision Date

No. No.

All 00 New procedure introduced 31.03.2018

All 01 Customer Comments incorporated 17.05.2018
All 02 Customer Comments incorporated 19.05.2018
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EIL/Owner mal,impose stoppage of work rvithout any cost & tirle irnplication to the Ow'ner
and/or impose a suitable penalty.

The amount of penalty to be levied against defaulted Contractor shall be up to a cumulative

limit of

2.0ozir (Trvo percent) of the contract value tbr Itern Rate or Composite contracts with an overall
ceilirg of 1, 00. 00.000 (Rupees One crore)

0.5oh (Zero decimal five percent) of the contract value for LSTK, OBE, EPC. EPCC or Package
contracts with an overall ceiling of 10. 00.00.000 (Rupees ten crores)
This penalty shall be in addition to all other penalties specitied elsewhere in the contract. The
decision of imposing stop-work-instruction and imposition of penatty shall rest with
EIL/Owner. The same shall be binding on the Contractor. lmposition of penalty does not make
tl.re Contractor eligible to continue the work in unsafe mauler.
The amount of penalty applicable for the Contractor on different types of HSE violations is
specified belorv:

st.
Violation of HSE norms Penalty Amount
No.
1. For not using personal protective equiprnent Rs.500/- per day/ Item / Person.
(l1ehnct, Shoes, Coggles. Gloves, Face shielcl,
Boiler suit. ctc.)
2. Working without Work Perm it/Clearance Rs.20,000i- per occasion
Execution of work without deployment of requisite Rs.5,000/- per violation per day
lield enginccr / supervisor at wotk spot
4 Unsafe electrical practices (not installing ELCB, Rs.10,000i- per item per day.
using poor joints of cables, using naked u,ire without
top plug jnto socket, laying wire,'cablcs on the roads,
clectrical jobs by incompetent pcrson. etc.)
5. Working at height u,ithout full body harness, using Rs.10,000/- per case per day
non-standardl rejected scaffolding and not arranging
fall plotection arrangerncnt as required, like hand-
rails, lif-e-lines, Safety Nets etc.

6. Unsaf-e handling of cornpressed gas cylinders (No Rs.500i- per item per day.
trollcy, iubilee clips double -{auge regulatc.rr, and not
keeping cylinders vertical during storagelhandling,
not using qafety cap gfcylinclcr).
1. Use of dornestic LPC} fbr cutting purpose / not using Rs 3,000/- per occasion.
flash back arrestcrs on both the hoses/tubes on both
ends.
No fencingr'barricading of excavated areas / Rs.3.000! per occasion.
trenches.
Rs.5.000/- per occasion.
kccping the excavated earth at Icast 1.5M away from
cxcavated area.
r0 Non display ofscaffold tags, caution boards, list of Rs.1,000r- per occasion per day
hospitals, emergency sen,ices available at work
locations.
11. Traffic rules violations like over speedh_q of Rs.2,000/- per occasion per day
vehicles, rash drivirrg, talking on mobile phones
during vehicle driving, w-rong parking, not using seat
belts. vehicles not fitted with reverse hom i rvaming
alanns i flicker lamps during foggy weather.

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st. Penalty Amount

Violation of HSE norms
No.
t2 Absencc of Contlactor's RCMI SiCl or lris Rs. I 0.000,. per meeting.
nominated rcpresentalivc (prior approval must be
taken for each meeting for nomination) liom site
HSE meetings whenever called by Ell-iOi.vner&
failure to nc'rrnr'nate his immediatc deputy (in the site-
organograrn) fbr sugh I{SE meetings.
t3 F-ailure to maintain HSE records by Contractor Rs.10,000/- per month.
Safety personnel. in line r,vith approved HSE
Pl aniProcedures/C--ontract specifi cations.
14. lailure to r:onrluct daiiy site safet-v- inspection (by Rs.10,000/- per occasion.
Contractor's safety engineersisafety olfi cers),
intemal HSE rneeting. internal HSE Alvarenessi
Motivation Program, Site HSE Training and HSE
audit at predefrncd fiequencies (as approved in HSE

1-5. il1*. to submit the monthly HSE report by 5'h of Rs 10,000r- per occasion and Rs.
subsequent month to Project's Engineer-in-Charger' 1,000i - per day of lirrther delay.
0wner
I 6. Poor Housc Keeping Rs.5,000r- per occasion per
subject
11. Failuru lo reporl &l-ollow' trp accidcnt {inclttding Rs.20,000i- per occasieln
Near Miss) reporting system lvithin specitic time-
liar ne.
18. Degradation of environrnent (not confining toxic Rs 10,000i- per occasion
spills, spillin g oili' Iubricants onto ground)

19. Not meclically exan-rining the workers before Rs 5.000i- per occasion per
allor,ving them to rvork at height i to work in u,orker
confinecl space r/ to rvork in shot-blasting irto work
for painting i to work in biturrcn or asphalt rvorks,
not providing ear mufl.s while allowing them to work
iu noise polluted areas, made them to work in rir
polluted areas withont respitatory protectil'e dcvices,
etc.
20. Violation of any other safety condition as per job Rs.5,000r- per occasion
HSE plan / *ork pcrmit and HSE conditicns of
contract (e.g. using crowbar on cable trenches,
in-rproper wctrding booth. not keeping fire
exlinguisher ready at hot rvork site. unsal-e rigging
praclices. non-availability of FirsrAid box at site,
not providing dead rnan handle switcl-r for blasting,
whiplash ar:restor fbr thc compressor [inc, not trsing
hood with respiratory do,ices by blaster fbr
$q-4e{-t U el-tine-. qls )
21. Penalty tbr non-deploynrent of ambulance in casc of Rs.3,000,L per day
lnan-power more than 400 or not providing
dedicated crxergency vehicle in case of man-power
less than 400.
22. Failurc to carr)'-out Sat-ety audit in tir-ne (internal & Rs.20.000i- per occasion
exter-naI), closc-out r-rf identitied sl.rortl'alls of
--o-h,s"gt-v-+ltg"+"s"ef S+"1"91vA:p""ggl|(,cl*$.#).glg,
23. Cary,in-* out sand blasting instead of griti shot R.s.50,000i- per day
blasting.

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No.
24. F'ailure to adequatel.v and Rs.10.000/- Per daY Per Officer
Officer
Uilfiiutlo" of hyclra/back-hoe loacler for nraterial
shitting or any other unauthorized /unsafe lifting

26. Any Fatal Accident l(s'Iu'uu'uuu/- Per tatalitY

Rs. 10.00,000i f)trr tatdrlLJv

26. Any violation not covered above To be decided by EIL/Owner'

eng
for
of
of
for sat-ely executing field works)' For r
engineer shall be reprimanded or appro
an information to E'IL & Owner) by'the concerned Contractor'

worker/employee during his lust

Contractor shall hitiate verbal warning shall be given to the
violation and specific training shall
HSE violation. A written waming shallbe issued on second
HSE awareness/skill including feedback on
be arranged/ provided by the Cofrtractorto enhance
of HSE siipulations by the erring individuals shall call
the mistakes/ t'laws. Any'further violation
for his forthright debai from the speciflc construction site' A record
of wartings Jbr each
the Contractor, like by punching their cards i Gate
worker/employee shall be rnaintained b,v.'

passesorbydisplayingtheirnamesattheProjectentrygate.Warnings,penalizations,
appreciations etc. shall be discussed in HSE committee rneetings
by site Head of the
Contractor.

3.1.14 Accident/ Incident investigation

by Conffactor
All accidentslincidents shall be informed to EIL/Orvner at least telephonically
on Format No. HSE-2 as applicable, by Contractor'
imrnediatel-v and in rvriting within 24 hours
investigation Reporl on Format No' H'SE-3 shall
Thereafter. a Supplementaiy Accident/lncident
be submitted to EILiOwner within 12 hours. Near Miss incident(s), Dangerous
hours' The accident/
accidentslincident shall also be reporled on Format No' HSE-4
within24
b)' a team of Contractor's senior Site personnel (involving Site-in-
incident shall be investigated
recommending corective &
Charge or at least by hls deputy) for establishing root-cause and
taken to avoid
preventive actions. Findings-shall be documented and suitable actions
the liberty to
recurrences shall be cornmunicated to EILiOwner. owner/Ell
shall have
shall extend all necessary help
independently investigate such occurrences and the Contractor
the right to share the content of this repott
and cooperation in thii regard. Ell,/owner shall have
with the outside world'

3.2 House KeePing

is maintained and shall ensure

The contractor shatl ensure that a high degree of housekeeping
inter-alia; the followings:
areas to
a) All surplus earlh and debris are removedl disposed-off from the working
designated location(s).
different places within
b) Unused/ surplus cables, steel items and steel scrap lying scattered at
the working areas are removed to identif,' location(s)'
materials'
c) All woodei scrap, empty wooden cable drums and other conrbustible packing
shall be removed from work place to identified location(s)'

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