Tsk-HSE SITE PLAN - Rev.2 in Words
Tsk-HSE SITE PLAN - Rev.2 in Words
Tsk-HSE SITE PLAN - Rev.2 in Words
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1 PROJECT POLICY..................................................................................................................................
1.1 POLICY....................................................................................................................................8
1.4.4 Rainfall.................................................................................................................
1.4.5 Wind....................................................................................................................
1.4.6 Humidity...............................................................................................................
1.4.7 Sea.......................................................................................................................
1.5 MANPOWER..........................................................................................................................17
1.6 LANGUAGE............................................................................................................................17
1.7 SUBCONTRACTORS.................................................................................................................18
3.2 APPOINTMENTS......................................................................................................................29
4 COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES........................................................................................................
9.3 STACKING..............................................................................................................................84
9.4 HOUSEKEEPING.....................................................................................................................89
9.8 NOISE...................................................................................................................................94
9.9 VIBRATION............................................................................................................................95
9.10 ELECTRICAL..........................................................................................................................95
9.15 ILLUMINATION...................................................................................................................102
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9.21 SCAFFOLDING....................................................................................................................112
9.23.1 Commissioning..................................................................................................
9.23.2 Training.............................................................................................................
10 WELFARES.....................................................................................................................................
10.2 CANTEEN...........................................................................................................................121
10.4 ILLUMINATION...................................................................................................................121
11 DRIVING &TRAFFIC.........................................................................................................................
12 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES..............................................................................................................
12.2 EVALUATION.......................................................................................................................125
12.6.3 Earthquake........................................................................................................
12.6.6 Spills.................................................................................................................
15 MOTIVATION PROGRAM................................................................................................................
16 LAYOUT.........................................................................................................................................
1 PROJECT POLICY
1.1 POLICY
TSK Tanzania (from now on TSK) is committed to the effective management of Health, Safety and
Environmental matters as an integral part of its business.
Our goal is that our operations should cause no harm to employees or others, while minimizing damage to the
local & global environment.
The company management has overall responsibility for HSE. The implementation of the HSE
management system is delegated throughout our management organization, which is responsible for
ensuring that adequate resources are made available in order to achieve the objectives of this policy.
Every employee will support and be fully committed to its implementation.
Working together with our clients, TSK is committed to achieving the highest standards of HSE through:
• Complying with or exceeding all applicable laws, regulations, codes of practice and requirements
imposed by the contract, Applicable Laws and by Financing Parties.
• The application of an integrated approach to HSE in design, planning, procurement, construction and
commissioning, to achieve the objectives of maximizing the effectiveness of Health, Safety &
Environmental and minimize adverse environmental impacts.
• Aiming to introduce improved processes, control systems, hardware, raw materials, construction and
energy management systems and operating and maintenance procedures to continuously improve
HSE performance.
• Providing all the necessary information, training and supervision to allow the work force to control of
risks on health and safety.
• Ensuring that every company on the construction site fulfil and maintain an HSE management system
that meets Client requirements, and actively encourage suppliers to comply and maintain their own
HSE policy.
• Establishing a healthy and safe working environment, both in the offices as on the construction sites,
for all personnel.
• TSK and its subcontractors shall establish, implement and maintain procedures for the ongoing hazard
identification, risk assessment, and determination of necessary controls.
• Monitoring HSE performance and review the operating procedures as necessary, in order to achieve a
continual improve. The Site HS Manager shall report on the performance of the HSE management
system to top management.
• TSK shall ensure that safe working conditions are maintained and that all applicable regulations and
HSE Project requirements are being complied with.
Only the joint efforts of the Company, subcontractors, staff and labour workers will make it possible.
There follows a description of those objectives to be applied during the execution of the project:
The purpose of the Management is to achieve practical and measurable goals to enable us to check along the
time:
• The continuous improvement of our management, the preventive action and the performance on
Safety and Health at Work.
To achieve the objectives in our HSE policy the following areas will be prioritized in all our construction
activities.
• The management will demonstrate its corporate responsibility and commitment to promote
occupational HSE by preserving and developing human and physical resources.
• The management ensures the deployment of financial resources required to implement and promote
the HSE policy on each new construction site.
• The management will actively demonstrate and promote the HSE policy through its daily work.
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• All construction activities shall as a minimum meet the applicable national laws and local regulations.
• All employees shall receive the required training enabling them to do their work safely.
• Sub-contractors and suppliers shall be evaluated on their HSE performance and shall comply with our
HSE policy. This is a part of the subcontract agreements.
It is the responsibility of all employees to work within the objectives of our HSE policy.
The Management of the company is committed to review both the Policy and the objectives stated in it to
improve the efficiency of the system.
TSK firmly believes that all accidents can be, and should be, avoided having established a Management
System for Safety and Health at Work, certified under ISO 45001:2018, FIDIC/Contract Cl 4.8 & 6.7, OHSA
2003 Tanzania, Agreement 77 (2), KSCL SHE Specification and Section 2 of this document, which is to be
implemented before commencement of the works for NEW 420 TCH RAW SUGAR FACTORY.
• Competent person: Means a person who has in respect of the work or task to be performed the
required knowledge, training and experience and, where applicable, qualifications specific to that
work or task.
• Subcontractor: Any person or company having a contract directly or indirectly with Contractor for
carrying out any part of the work and including each tier of subcontractor, sub-subcontractor and so
forth.
• HSE Management System: Part of an organization’s management system used to develop and
implement its HSE policy and manage its HSE risks. A management system is a set of interrelated
elements used to establish policy and objectives and to achieve those objectives. A management
system includes organizational structure, planning activities (including, for example, risk assessment
and the setting of objectives), responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources.
• Hazard: Source, situation, or act with a potential for harm in terms of human injury, ill health,
damaged to the environment, or a combination of these.
• Incident: Work-related event(s) in which an injury, ill health or damaged to the environment
(regardless of severity) or fatality occurred, or could have occurred. An incident where no injury, ill
health, or fatality occurs may also be referred to as a “near-miss”, “near-hit”, “close call” or “dangerous
occurrence”. An emergency situation is a particular type of incident.
• Accident: An accident is an incident which has given rise to injury, ill health or fatality.
• HSE policy: Overall intentions and direction of an organization related to its HSE performance as
formally expressed by top management. The HSE policy provides a framework for action and for the
setting of HSE objectives.
• Risk assessment: Process of evaluating the risk(s) arising from a hazard(s), taking into account the
adequacy of any existing controls, and deciding whether or not the risk(s) is acceptable.
• Safety Plan of Action: A task-specific planning document used to help ensure that every task receives
proper HSE assessment and planning. Also referred to as a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Qualified person: A qualified person is one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or
professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully
demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work or the
project.
• Competent person: A competent person must be knowledgeable of the company and local regulations
and legislation for the activities for which they are so designated, and carry out their responsibilities as
described in these standards. Where is no local legislature requirement “Competent” shall be defined
as a person who has previous “hands on” experience and demonstrates an acceptable level of
understanding.
Kilombero Sugar Company (KSC), an Illovo Sugar Africa company, is increasing its sugar production in
Tanzania in line with the Government of Tanzania’s mandate to achieve sugar self-sufficiency by 2025. The
expansion project includes a new Factory to be erected adjacent to the existing K1 factory, to produce
direct consumption brown sugar.
KSC currently owns and operates two adjacent agricultural estates and sugar factories, Msolwa (K1) and
Ruembe (K2), situated on either side of the Great Ruaha River and linked by a low-level bridge. These
factories produce direct consumption high pol brown sugar under the ‘Bwana Sukari’ brand name, which
is marketed and distributed by the company. The Project is to increase the Employer’s combined raw sugar
production capacity during a single cane crushing season from the current 132,000 tons to 269,469 tons.
The current combined capacity of the Employer’s two existing factories is an average of 260 TCH (K1 110
TCH average + K2 150 TCH average) over a 35 week season. The overall objective of the Project is to
increase the Employer’s total production capacity to an average 570 TCH over a reduced 30-week season
to enable the Employer to crush 2,464,000 tons cane and produce 269,469 tons of raw sugar.
TSK shall implement the Project by constructing a new sugar factory, K4 factory, which will be situated
adjacent to the existing K1 factory]. The Project will be executed in a single phase. The new K4 factory will
be sized to achieve the weekly crush rates.
The existing K1 factory will be decommissioned, and the Project will construct a complete, new plant of a
420 TCH nominal capacity that will crush cane and provide juice to the new K4 process house. The
expected average crush rate for this new plant will be 416 TCH, which is based on an expected 1 829 073
tons of cane over a 30-week season. To achieve the overall Project objective, the proposed new K4 factory
will be required to produce approximately 203 612 tons of sugar.
A Bulk Sugar Storage Facility will be erected to allow the packing station to continue to pack for 50 weeks
of each year in order to meet the market demand in terms of the SKU mix. This Bulk Sugar Storage Facility
will have the capacity to store 90 000 tons of raw sugar produced by the new K4 Factory as well as 18 000
tons of sugar received from K2 rateably over a 26-week period and will essentially delink the factory and
the packing station. The Bulk Sugar Storage Facility will have to be built in accordance with ISO 22 000 as
the sugar stored in this facility will be packaged for direct consumption.
Furthermore, a facility for off-crop co-generation for a period of 5 weeks at the start of the off-crop season is
required, which will utilise surplus bagasse generated in the crushing season.
The complete EPC / Turnkey works include the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, testing,
training, commissioning and trial operation of a new factory, which will comprise of the following major
areas:
a) Weighbridges and Cane offloading;
b) Cane preparation;
c) Extraction plant;
d) Juice treatment and heating;
e) Clarification and liming;
f) Evaporation;
g) Condensate handling;
h) Crystallisation;
i) Curing and Drying;
j) Molasses Storage
k) Sugar handling and packing;
l) Bulk Sugar Storage Facility complete with ancillary equipment and conveying;
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• Latitude: 7°41'29.38"S
• Longitude: 36°59'44.25"E
The table below provides a summary of climate data at Kilombero for the past 10 years.
Month Season/ Mean Daily Mean Daily Rainfall Humidity Humidity Wind
Off-crop Max Temp. Min (mm) (max LTM %) (min speed
(°C) Temp.(°C) LTM %) (km/d)
1.4.4 Rainfall
The rainy season typically occurs during the months of December to April. The figure and table below are the
average data for the past 10 years.
1.4.5 Wind
The mean monthly wind speed over the year in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (meters per second).
1.4.6 Humidity
The mean monthly relative humidity over the year in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
1.4.7 Sea
Site is located inland of Dar Es Salaam and approximately 250 km west of the coastline.
1.5 MANPOWER
1.6 LANGUAGE
The official language for the Project is English and shall be used by all Parties for all verbal and written
communications.
1.7 SUBCONTRACTORS
TSK shall demand the same level of health, safety and environmental performance from its subcontractors as
it does from its own employees.
Before the commencement of the works, a copy of this HSE Site Plan and Procedures [according to
FIDIC/Contract Cl 4.8 & 6.7, OHSA 2013 Tanzania, Agreement 77 (2), KSCL SHE Specification and Section 2
of this document] will be submitted to all hired companies and service providers.
All those documents which are handed over must be included in form such document will be signed and
sealed by the relevant participating company upon reception of the relevant documents.
Prior to contracting, subcontractors shall be evaluated. This evaluation of subcontractors shall include
health, safety and environmental aspects including whenever possible the adequacy of each
Subcontractor’s HSE Management programs, the maturity of their safety management culture, recent
experience between Contractor and subcontractor, similar work experience by subcontractor, historical
safety performance, willingness to make suggested improvements, ability to execute the work in a safe
manner, compliance with relevant legal requirements, etc.
• Provide additional resources and assistance to assure compliance with minimum expectations.
Work at Height Always apply 100% tie-off when in a fall risk situation and secure all
objects with the potential to fall
Always isolate all energy sources and verify isolation prior to work on
Energy Isolation
equipment.
Always obtain authorization before entering a confined space.
Confined Spaces
Atmosphere control and monitoring. Mandatory test and watchman.
Work on or near energized electrical equipment must be carried out
Electrical Work by trained, qualified and authorized personnel; making sure
protections installed.
Always lift loads in a safe manner and never walk under a suspended
Lifting operations
load. Safety barriers, access control
Only operate equipment if you are competent an authorized to do so.
Mobile equipment
Maintain a safe distance. Flagman when/where relevant
Only enter an excavation if you have confirmed it is safe to do so,
appropriate safety barriers with hazard warning signs must be
Excavations
deployed. Permanent or temporary covers to openings shall be
replaced at all other times. Shoring up where relevant
Hazardous Materials Wear required PPE and follow MSDS.
Always wear seat belt. Never use phone while driving. Comply with the
Driving speed limits. Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
No Apprentice Driver accepted on site as well as underage apprentice.
Consumption is absolutely prohibited on site or access under the
Alcohol & Drugs
effects.
• Comply with the OHS Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2003 of Tanzania, including any
amendments or regulations thereto.
• The South African Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 (SA OHS Act)it may be amended
or replaced from time to time, including but not limited to all duly promulgated regulations thereto.
TSK shall adhere to all environmental requirements and considerations for the construction and operation
of the plant for a sugar factory in Tanzania. This shall include Environmental Management Act of 2004 as
well as the National Environmental Standards of Tanzania. The Contractor shall also adhere to all
requirements as contained in the Tanzanian Bureau of Standards relating to the management and control
of effluent and emissions, and as required for any inspections, verifications and certifications
When HSE regulations differ from the levels and measures presented in other HSE requirements, it is expected
to achieve whichever is the more stringent.
TSK has a procedure to describe the methodologies necessaries for identification, recording, updating,
evaluation and communication of the legal requirements and others which TSK should comply with, and
which are applicable to the activities, products, and services of the Company.
• All of the legal requirements and other requirements are identified, understood and accessible in their
most updated version.
• That it be determined how to apply these requirements to the environmental aspects and
occupational risks of TSK.
• That the compliance with the applicable legal requirements and other requirements to which TSK
adheres to is periodically assessed.
The information for the identification of the new applicable legal or administrative requirements or
their amendment is obtained through the WORLDLEX legislative tool, though its web page
www.worldlex.net
The identification of the legal requirements can be carried out in relation to the different areas and sub-
areas:
• Environmental Area: Environmental management, Natural Environment, Waste, drainage, noise, etc.
• Health and Safety Area: Basic Regulations, Safety, Health Monitoring, etc.
Managers and supervisors are responsible for providing assurance that their work units are following the HSE
Site Plan.
Site management team will exhibit HSE management behaviours as detailed below:
• Line Management is responsible for confirming that each person for whom they are responsible
attends HSE orientation training and complies with the requirements of this document and any other
HSE procedure.
• Demonstrate commitment and leadership through active participation and the clear communication of
expectations.
• Demonstrate that HSE is a core value and establish a work environment that facilitates active caring for
individuals.
• Establish a work environment which fosters a team approach and embrace mutual respect, open and
honest communication, and collaboration.
• Positively influence subcontractors and their programs so they may progress toward an incident free
workplace.
• Establish a work environment which engages workers and sets an expectation for seeking out and
implementing safety solutions.
• Use a structured management of change process which focuses on recognizing and adapting to
changes in plans, processes, procedures, and the work environment.
• Facilitate organizational knowledge and growth through the capture and implementation of lessons
learned and best practices.
• Comply with local regulations and utilize Company, industry, and/or reasonable standards where such
regulations do not exist.
• Clearly communicate the expected arrival on site of any new or existing service providers or
subcontractors to the TSK HSE Department.
• Ensure that every new service provider or sub-contractor, submits a complete Safety File and all
necessary documentation to the TSK HSE Department for vetting and acceptance one week prior to
the service provider or sub-contractors arrival for performance of contractual work duties.
Project Director The Project Director is ultimately responsible for compliance with all health,
safety and environmental (HSE) requirements.
Approves the HSE Plan and all upgrades.
Visibly supports key HSE work processes.
Endorses and actively supports the HSE Plan.
Understands the requirements and objectives of the HSE Plan.
Ensure resources (personnel and financial) are provided to prepare and
implement the HSE Plan.
Facilitate proactive communication between all role-players in the interest
of effective HSE management.
Implement temporary work stoppages where serious HSE infringements and
noncompliance occur.
Enforce compliance with HSE Plan and all legal regulations.
Ensure all employees undergo HSE training.
Employ a dedicated and experienced HSE Manager at all times on site.
Site Manager Promote the implementation of HSE Site Plan and the regulations issued by
the Company.
(TSK Field Representative)
OSHA appointment 16.2 by 16.1 CEO (sign & accept)
Appointment all others as required (sign & accept) (TSK Sect 3.2) Be
the focal point for HSE.
Allocate & provide necessary resources.
Lead by example.
Promote HSE excellence, vision & culture.
Visibly demonstrate and enforce safety, industrial
hygiene and environmental rules, regulations and standards.
Challenge unsafe behavior and correct inappropriate HSE performance.
Understand and apply HSE legal requirements.
Interface with management.
Assist, participate & ensure proper incident management. Lead incident
investigations for serious incidents.
Assist, participate & ensure HSE legal compliance.
Recognize & reward good HSE behavior.
Assist, participate, ensure & enable proper emergency contingency
planning. Ensure adequate safety training of personnel at site.
Collaborate and support with the Health and Safety and Environmental
Department.
Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Plan. Require Subcontractors
and Suppliers, compliance with Health and Safety Plan.
TSK HSE Manager TSK HSE Manager reports PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR Site HSE Manager in all
required HSE issues.
Be present at worksite anytime TSK is performing any work.
OSHA appointment (sign & accept) (TSK Sect 3.2)
Attend periodical or special HSE meeting as required.
Carry out daily and weekly inspections to ensure compliance with all HSE
requirements.
Organize and implement training activities directed to personnel in relation
with the work activities and coordinate with PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR to
assess needs, implement or participate in scheduled training programs.
Collaborate with the person responsible of the activities to be carried out in
performing the task risk analysis to take necessary measures to perform the
activities safely and prevent any possible risks that may arise.
Implement the equipment field inspection program.
Issue all safety, accident reports, etc.
Prepare the motivation program.
Assist PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR Site HSE Manager as required.
Collaborate with the person responsible of the activity to request and fill out
the permits to work.
Ensure good housekeeping; debris and waste removed safely and promptly.
Provides HSE management support to the Project Management Team and to
the subcontractors Management Teams.
Coaches and facilitates the safety processes.
Ensures that HSE requirements are communicated throughout the
organization and effectively implemented.
Provides periodic feedback to Construction & HSE Corporate Functional
Management.
Reports HSE performance to the Project Team.
Construction Supervisor Makes daily safety observations of the work area and corrects unsafe
behaviour and reinforces safe behaviour.
Appointment, may deputise as required
Appointments (TSK Sect 3.2)
Arranges for development of Job Safe Analysis (JSA)
Develops a workable housekeeping program
Ensures the introduction of new employees
Develops protective clothing requirements, according to occupation; and
makes field spot checks to determine compliance
Reports all injuries or illness of employees to HSE manager, prepares
accident and incident reports together with the HSE Manager Participates
in investigation of all accident and serious incidents
Initiates corrective actions after incidents and accidents
Reviews unsafe conditions and unsafe behavior and directs daily HSE
activities to correct these causes
Enforces that all employees are competent and have received the required
training or hold certificates to perform duties
Enforces wearing of Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)
Sees to it, in case of serious injury, that injured employee receive prompt
medical attention, isolates area or shuts down equipment, as necessary;
and immediately reports to the Project manager and HSE manager
Instructs personally or provides on-the-job instruction in HSE and efficient
performance of assigned jobs
Service Providers All service providers will report to the HSE Department and receive a
Service Provider ID Card before proceeding to site. All service providers
must comply with the HSE Site Plan, must receive an induction before
entering the site and must comply with the instructions given by site staff.
Role HSE Responsibilities
Are not allowed to perform any other work except that which they have
been contracted to do while on site and to be accompanied contact person
from within the Site, Contractor or sub-contractors.
Sub-contractors will be guided from the HSE department to the site of work
and then guided back to HSE office on completion of work. The Service
Provider ID Card must be returned to the HSE Department.
Appointments as per EPC or falls within EPC
Appointments (TSK Sect 3.2)
Visitors All visitors will report to the HSE Department and receive a Visitor ID Card
before proceeding to site. All visitors must comply with the HSE Site Plan,
must receive an induction before entering the site and must comply with
the instructions given by site staff.
Are not allowed to perform any work while on site and to be accompanied
contact person from within the Site, Contractor or sub-contractors. The
Visitor ID Card must be returned to the HSE Department.
3.1 CONTRACTOR HSE PERSONNEL
TSK shall appoint a Site HSE manager and/ or an HSE advisor(s) to oversee the EHSE aspects of the
Subcontractor’s scope of works.
According to the number of the Subcontractor’s workers, they shall dispose a Safety Supervisor as indicated
in the table below.
1 – 20 1 Safety Representative
21 - 50 1 Safety Supervisor
51-100 2 Safety Supervisors
Every 50 1 Safety supervisor more
TSK shall ensure that the HSE appointees are duly qualified and given the authority to manage and direct the
Subcontractor's personnel accordingly.
TSK shall ensure adequate HSE management also during night shift and weekend work. During holidays and
leaves of the Safety Supervisors, the Subcontractors shall provide for a substitution.
The HSE Manager reserves the right to request additional HSE personnel where the scope of works and/or
work conditions warrants that course of action, at the expense of the Subcontractor.
HSE Manager reserves the right to review the qualifications and experience of the Subcontractor’s HSE
appointees and reject them where insufficiencies are identified.
Any exception to the rules under this section will be at the sole discretion of the HSE Manager.
3.2 APPOINTMENTS
TSK and contractors must appoint all persons required to be appointed in terms of SA OHS Act without
limitation a works manager who must be appointed for the duration of the works.
Documentary proof of the competency of the relevant appointments must be provided. The following
appointments must be kept in the Contractor´s HSE file on site at all times:
• Works Manager
• Works Supervisor
• HSE Officer
• Vehicle operators
• First aider
• Scaffold supervisor
• Vehicle inspector
• Stacking supervisor
• Incident investigator
• Ladder inspector
• Housekeeping coordinator
4 COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES
Communication, both internally and externally, is an important aspect of successful project delivery.
To be able to give correct instructions to the working teams, at least one member of each team should be
addressable in English.
Internal communication includes arranging regular meetings for the Project team to review and coordinate
project progress with regards to health, safety and environmental.
The main agenda for these meetings is the analysis of HSE performance, discussing HSE related
information, and establishing coordination guidelines for the execution of the work, ensuring that overall
principles, guidelines, objectives and expectations are clear to all involved.
Programme of Meetings
PERIODICITY
MEETING LED BY ATTENDEES
(indicative)
HSE Meetings Client HSE Team To be defined To be defined
Kick-off Meeting Client HSE Team Before start of Principal Contractor Site M.
work. Construction Manager
Site HSE Manager
Subcontractor Field
Representative
Subcontractor HSE Manager
Daily/Weekly HSE Meetings Client HSE Team Daily/Weekly Site HSE Manager
Subcontractor HSE Manager
Weekly Progress Meeting Client HSE Team Weekly Principal Contractor Site M.
Construction Manager
HSE Manager
Subcontractor Field
Representative
Subcontractor HSE Manager
PERIODICITY
MEETING LED BY ATTENDEES
(indicative)
Crew Supervisors
Subcontractor Workers
Nonspecific HSE Meetings N/A N/A
The first topic of discussion will be
HSE.
Before a new company starts its activities on the Site, a kick-off meeting must be held including in the agenda
specific HSE topics.
If the works entail a high risk, a kick-off meeting should be held with the parties concerned, preferably five
days before the commencement of the works.
During the meeting, all HSE requirements shall be reviewed so as to ensure that SUBCONTRACTOR is fully
aware of all HSE requirements.
During this meeting, SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide a complete description of its organization, and
declare in writing that it knows the content of this SITE HSE PLAN, The CPP (Construction Phase Plan) and
any other Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
During this meeting, all hazardous conditions and unsafe acts detected during the inspection shall be reported
and reviewed.
Once a week this Daily Safety Meeting shall be a General Safety Meeting that will serve as planning and
coordination meeting to which PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR and SUBCONTRACTOR HSE Managers will
necessarily attend. A thorough review of the main issues addressed during daily meetings will be
performed, including but not limited to the following:
• Incident/accident investigation.
• Training programs.
The Weekly Progress Meeting is an opportunity to review and follow up the progress of SUBCONTRACTOR’s
work.
HSE issues shall be issued as the first item on the agenda so the following topics shall be reviewed but not
limited to:
• Incident/accident investigation
• Environmental issues.
These meetings will be held to coordinate HSE aspects and reinforce HSE awareness.
In addition to regular meetings, special meetings shall be organized by TSK/Subcontractors for special
construction or installation operations. These meetings shall be held to address risk assessment relevant
to the operation and/or related to the potential consequence on TSK/Subcontractors assets and to
establish an appropriate HSE behaviour approach and integration on the activity to ensure the safest
conditions of work. It shall be ensure that TSK/Subcontractors personnel can express their suggestions
about the HSE application at job site.
In addition to regular meetings, special meetings shall be organized for special construction or installation
operations. These meetings shall be held to address risk assessment relevant to the operation and/or
related to the potential consequence on TSK/Subcontractors assets and to establish an appropriate HSE
behaviour approach and integration on the activity to ensure the safest conditions of work. It shall be
ensure that TSK/Subcontractors personnel can express their suggestions about the HSE application at job
site.
The Committee is authorized to make decisions concerning HSE and implement actions relating to all aspects
of health, safety and environmental protection; all such decisions are binding on all.
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All critical activities such as special scaffold, critical confined space with inert atmosphere, critical lift
among other, shall be covered with method statement and job safety analysis to be presented (in
PowerPoint presentation) to the HSE Committee meeting. The details of the activities must be cleared and
agreed by the respective parties involved.
Toolbox Talks
Toolbox talks are pre task meetings performed to inform affected employees on the risks they are exposed and
measures provided to ensure a safe working environment.
These talks shall cover practical issues and must be participative to ensure effectiveness of these means of
communication.
Toolbox talks shall be conducted in the workforce native language to make sure is well understood by all
employees.
TSK expects that personnel working on the NEW 420 TCH RAW SUGAR FACTORY Project conducts the job
under Safety and Environmental respectful parameters.
As a principle, site employees have to comply with local regulation and site rules. It means that only
competent and certified/licensed personnel is authorized to run heavy equipment or whatever the
machinery may be.
Prior to perform activities with specific license requirements, TSK will be provided with a copy.
Training is essential within the HSE programme not only to satisfy legal requirements but also to
communicate the requirements of the programme to all levels of employees. Total success can only be
achieved by participation of all parties, to develop this participation by individuals they must be made
aware of the groups and their own responsibilities and accountabilities.
Regulation requires that any person entering onto a construction site must undergo induction training and
be in possession of proof of that training. Induction training must be performed on all new employees at
the start of a project.
All visitors must attend induction training the first time they visit the project whereupon they will be issued
with proof of induction. The visitor must produce proof of induction before entering onto the project.
From the findings of the risk assessments, further training must be identified and a plan of action devised to
complete this training. Records of training must be kept on site files and returns submitted to head office.
TSK shall set up a suitable Training Programme for the Project that will cover all activities and subcontractors.
All staff and labour working onsite will be required to attend a HSE awareness and training program prior to
commencing work, (obligatory training).
This induction will include an assessment upon its completion. Registers will be kept. Request for induction
to be submitted 24 hours prior to date that induction is required.
All required documentation must be submitted with the application for an access badge.
Each person, before starting their activities on site, has to attend a HSE Induction, which shall be repeated,
when required.
After passing the test, a sticker will be affixed to the safety helmet of the worker, showing the training day, the
worker’s name and company (Similar to picture). Registers will be kept of these inductions.
PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all of his employees, and the employees of SUBCONTRACTOR
shall have successfully completed site specific health and safety induction training before commencing
work on site.
Briefing Contents:
• HSE Policy.
• Site Operation.
• Requirements.
• Emergency procedure.
• Confined spaces.
• LOTO – Lock-Out-Tag-Out System. (All sources of energy/risk, electrical, mechanical, steam, water,
compressed air, etc.)
• Basting.
• Disciplinary procedures.
Competence Assessment
TSK ensure that staff and labour workers under their control are informed, instructed and trained by a
competent person regarding any hazard and the related work procedures before any works commences.
The subcontractors must submit the applicable associated records in advance, so TSK shall be able to
perform a competence assessment of the personnel. Sub-contractor maybe required to attend an
interview process if there is doubt or question of sub-contractor competencies/ qualifications.
The contractor and/or subcontractors employees must, where required by legislation, be the holders of
current relevant Certificates or Permits where the operation being performed requires such certification,
for example:
Welders,
Riggers
Scaffolders
Plant operators
Electricians
TSK and its subcontractor shall provide continue HSE training for the workers under its control, so they
know how to carry out new tasks, meeting the necessary control measures, and/or to improve their
competence and awareness in HSE matters. Registers will be kept.
When
• A Job Safety Analysis will be developed prior to the beginning of any new task using and a copy of this
will also be inserted in the Permit to work (If one is required).
The topic of this talk will be based on the activity about to take place (description, risks and control
measures), as per the Job Safety Analysis.
Such training will be recorded by filling out the record sheet of the Tool Box Talk Attendance Register.
• Site specific formal or informal HSE Training will be given on a weekly basis.
To be carried out by the subcontractors HSE and Supervision team.
The toolbox meeting will also include the analysis of any serious incident or accident happened on site.
• When necessary, before any changing process, personnel involved shall attend a HSE briefing.
Also, new tasks and working places must be included.
Contents
• Risk assessment and control measures to be implemented regarding equipment, facilities, process,
operations, maintenance, inspection procedures, etc.
o Confined Spaces. o Working at height. o Hot work. o Fire-fighting. o Lifting operations, etc.
o Blasting
Visitors
All visitors, vendors, service providers, etc. must receive at least a short HSE Induction Course by TSK
Visits must be accompanied by a suitable representative at all times and are not allowed to perform any work
whatsoever.
• Emergency plans.
• PPE, etc.
Register will be kept.
Safety Functions
• Drivers – PrDP.
• Crane operator.
• Rigger – banksman.
These personnel should have been possess the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge and experience.
TSK and the subcontractors shall set up around the Site a suitable and sufficient number of bulletin boards
exclusively dedicated to HSE matters (Medical Emergency Evacuation Plan/boards with contact names and
numbers, First Aid (minor), Site evacuation (medium, estate hospital) and Offsite evacuation (serious, Dar
Es Salaam/SA Other). These notice boards will be erected in key areas (offices, mess areas, etc.).
TSK will be responsible for the display in appropriate locations notices applicable to their specific construction
operations and processes.
TSK and the subcontractors are responsible for the provision and display of sufficient safety signs applicable
to the construction operations / processes being undertaken and appropriate to the anticipated hazard.
Subcontractors HSE Representative has to fit a minimum Training Requirements. Due to project
international nature, training certificates and variety of nationalities present, every case will be examined
separately.
During site access process, subcontractor has to submit the CV/Resumes of the EHS Staff, for revision and
approval/rejection as needed.
HSE risks are managed and documented in accordance with TSK RA Standard. The Risk Assessment will be
a comprehensive starting point to the hazard identification and risk assessment process and will assist in
identifying project risk and related actions plans upfront and assist with planning the execution approach
from a safety, health and environmental perspective.
Identify all the hazards that can cause harm to people, equipment and the environment.
Identify how the hazards may cause harm.
Identify what can be harmed.
All tasks and processes with a high-risk ranking will be subjected to detailed issue-based risk
assessment.
Continuous HIRA tools shall be utilized on a daily basis specifically prior to commencement of the shift
or new task to evaluate the inherent risks associated with the task and working environment.
• Pre-use checklists
• Job Hazard Analyses
• Planned task observations
• Permit to work
• Equipment checks and registers
• Start of shift inspections
• Safety representative checks
• Monthly HSE inspections
• Preventive maintenance.
• Pre-work assessments
All works shall commence only with MS & RA approvals from Consultant/Client.
The application of prevention and control measures to occupational hazards should be based on Job
Safety Analysis. The results of these analyses should be prioritized as part of an action plan based on the
likelihood and severity of the consequence of exposure to the identified hazards.
The Job Safety Analyses is developed by the crew assigned to perform the work with guidance from their
Supervisor. The Supervisor identifies the work area and task to be performed and then leads the crew in
developing a Safe Plan of Action.
Creating the SPA requires the Supervisor to solicit crew participation in identifying hazards and hazard control
measures such as PPE, training requirement, permits, procedures, etc.
Members of the team are required to sign the JSA document to indicate their participation, their
understanding of the plan, and their agreement to follow the plan.
Task specific hazards shall be managed using a Job Hazard Analysis Worksheet:
• Commissioning
• Any significant concrete placement
• Confined space work
• Deep (greater than 1.5m)
• Work involving machinery
• Blasting works
• Tunneling work
• Working on equipment installed in energized circuits
• Steel erection work
• Working al heights
• Rigging and lifting
• Transport and placement of heavy loads via trailers.
• Scaffolding
• Hot Works
• Works involving danger of Pollution
TSK & the subcontractors must develop Method Statements/Risk Assessment for every new task to be
performed. These Method Statements will detail all the steps necessary to perform each task, highlighting
tools, staff involved, materials to be used and any other special procedures needed to perform the task.
All Method Statements will be reviewed by the TSK for approval before work commences.
TSK & the subcontractors must use the Method Statements work steps to identify hazards capable of
adversely affecting the health and safety of persons or damage to property or to the environment and
adequate mitigation measures to be implemented to reduce these risks. These Risk Assessments must be
reviewed regularly to determine the efficiency of the assessment and if deficiencies are detected, the
correct controls and mitigations are to be applied and implemented. This must not be a paper exercise. All
Risk Assessments will be reviewed by the PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR for approval before work commences.
When determining controls, or considering changes to existing controls, consideration shall be given to
reducing the risks according to the following hierarchy:
1. Elimination
2. Substitution
3. Engineering controls
Risk shall be evaluated taking into account the probability of accidents occurring and the severity of injuries
in the case of potential accidents.
Risk assessments shall be reviewed whenever new activities start in any workshop or construction site or
when working methods change or when a new risk is detected by regular safety inspection, etc.
Risk assessments shall be planned, carried out and used as a tool for preventing harmful effects on people, the
environment or material assets.
Even if it is not possible to eliminate all risks connected with the scope of work, risk-reducing measures shall
whenever possible follow up the assessments.
Each Risk Assessment will have a Risk Assessment Matrix through which a numeric value is obtained,
denoting the RAM Score. Risk Assessments to have attached a Risk Assessment Register for all workers
performing the task listed in the assessment. This register must be filed in the Safety File.
All works shall commence only with MS & RA approvals from Consultant/Client.
The HSE Department of TSK shall continuously monitor compliance with HSE procedures and practices by its
own personnel and subcontractors.
In addition, the HSE Department of TSK, Subcontractors HSE supervisors and representatives of the
subcontractors shall carry out periodic inspections.
The HSE inspections program shall verify that the work is being undertaken in compliance with the
requirements.
The HSE inspection reports include a list of the identified risks and the measures taken to control them.
The monthly report submitted to the client must include all inspections conducted, those corrective measures
proposed and the state of such proposals.
In order to detect uncontrolled risks, at risk behavior and at risk conditions, and to improve HSE performance,
TSK Subcontractors HSE Supervisors shall monitor daily their work areas.
Any uncontrolled risk shall be mitigated immediately when possible. Those works deemed to entail
extremely serious risks must be immediately suspended. Such works must not be resumed until the
relevant risk is under control.
Managers, Superintendents or Supervisors shall issue the form called RISK REPORT which contains the
following information:
• Personnel involved.
TSK Subcontractors shall establish an Equipment Inspection Programme which shall cover all tools, equipment
and machinery working on site.
Every company shall need to designate qualified and competent inspectors whom shall carry out periodic
inspections of all tools, equipment and machinery before entry onto site and then periodically.
Tools, equipment or machinery whose certificates have expired or which cannot be used safely shall be
removed from site and/or placed in quarantine areas/containers.
TSK will ensure that all plant, equipment, power and hand tools brought onto the site by TSK and his
Subcontractors are:
• Approved, inspected, tested, numbered and tagged in accordance with Occupational HSE Statutory
Regulations and BPC Transmission Projects and Planning rules, before importation onto the site.
Tools, equipment and machinery which have successfully passed these inspections shall be marked
accordingly (i.e. coloured adhesives showing name of inspector, date of inspection and next inspection
due).
In addition, TSK and each subcontractor must hold the legally required inspection certificates for its work
equipment. Copies of these certificates must be present on the construction site, under the supervision of
the HSE Manager.
Daily
All site personnel will be constantly aware of site safety while carrying out their daily work activities. Any
sub-standard safety performance noticed by TSK will be recorded and tracked by TSK HSE department.
Daily observations and actions can be handled by site personnel unless outside their control in which case
they should bring any issues to their supervisor for action. HSE issues observed through this process will
also be addressed at Toolbox Meetings.
Weekly
Site inspections by TSK will occur weekly and results will be recorded. Safety items highlighted on the
inspection will be assigned to an owner for closing out any actions and will be communicated to the
Subcontractor (through toolbox meetings) and to HS Manager.
Monitoring and inspection will be carried out on all work detailed in site specific safety
documents/method statements/safe system of work plans or any other agreed procedure, code of
practice or best industry practice. Attention will also be given to site housekeeping i.e. materials to be
used, how they are stored etc. prior to, during and after use.
Internal HSE audits to be carried out to verify the implementation of this Plan and therefore compliance with
the health, safety and environmental requirements.
The audited staff will be EPC Contractor staff and subcontractors on Site.
If deviations are detected, it will require the taking of corrective measures, it will monitor the measures taken
and their effectiveness.
• Checking monitoring records, inspection checklists, and other relevant documentation; and
• Identifying the requirements for corrective actions.
These audits will be performed every six months.
The several units that will make TSK, represent a potential hazard for persons and material assets.
Consequently, assembly, installation, start-up and service work may only be performed by trained
personnel who are aware of the potential hazards.
The personnel must be appropriately qualified for the task at hand and must be familiar with
• Mounting
• Installation
• Start-up
• Operation
The personnel must carefully read, understand and comply with the assembly instructions, in particular the
safety notes section.
Furthermore, The TSK Subcontractors will issue as many structural steel erection or components installation
procedures/instructions as required or needed, including at least the following information:
• Schedule of work including but not limited to sequence of erection, testing and inspection. This
schedule shall be submitted to TSK and the PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR, for review prior to the
commencement of field work. The TSK Subcontractors shall update that schedule in a weekly basis.
• Report describing any conditions which would prejudice proper installation of the work.
The risk assessment is conducted per task / location, and frequently, for each project performed on-site.
The risk assessment is performed for each work stage, and propose appropriate controls to reduce the risk
and/or neutralize it. Regular follow-up monitors the continuance and performance of the work as defined
in the risk assessment. In any deviation from the performed risk survey and/or change in work method or
location, a Break Point will be declared, and a new risk assessment will be conducted. Close supervision of
the project manager will be conducted on behalf of the client. The risk assessment is performed verbally
and also, an indication is given to the risk level and probability according to the following safety
industryaccepted table.
Death or
16 12 8 4
immediate
disability
Injury/Disease of
12 9 6 3
over 30 days
Medical
8 6 4 2
treatment and
sick leave
Only first-aid
4 3 2 1
treatment
required
Index:
Risk level 8-16: Unacceptable risk Act immediately to reduce risk level, including immediate stoppage of work
processes.
Risk level 3-6: Acceptable risk Reducing actions are required, necessary actions may be carried out for a
limited time, Work will continue with the approval of an authorized manager, in accordance with the
procedure determined for the risk factor.
Risk level 1-2: Acceptable risk, regular actions must be taken to maintain the risk at this level: Worker training,
safety guidelines and instructions, etc.
• Hygiene injury. • If chemical substances are used – verify that material safety data sheets (MSDS)
are maintained.
1.4 Operating heavy • Impact/tramp ling • Operating valid and intact heavy equipment, with valid licenses and insurance.
equipment on site
• Operators will have appropriate and valid operation certificates and licenses
(mobile machine, forklift, etc).
• Availability of driving aid with the appropriate PPE to direct the driver.
• Operation of alert and warning means, such as: flashing light and reverse horn.
1.5 Using accessories • Danger of • Verify that all electric work tools are intact and operational, and were properly
and electric electrocution, fire. tested by a certified electrician. A copy of the test certificates will be retained
equipment, Danger of
extension cords, electrocution, fire. in the safety file, including visual inspection before use by the workers.
(with drum) service Extension cords will be equipped with a residual-current circuit breaker with a
boards.
leakage of 30mA.
• Extension cords and work tools will be with double insulation to protect against
mechanical damage. Extension cords with drums will be deployed outside of a
heating and fire prevention cable.
1.6 Using PPE • Faulty and • The PPE will be intact/valid and appropriate for the work.
Defective PPE.
• To enter the work site, all workers must use: hardhat EN 397, safety boot S3,
• Using PPE that is
inappropriate for high visibility vest, safety goggles, throughout their work on site.
the work.
• If chemicals are used (paint) – the PPE will be appropriate for the requirements
Failure to use PPE
listed in the MSDS.
1.7 Work in harmful noise • Hearing damage • Using ear protection or headphones as necessary.
1.8 Work with harmful dust • Respiratory damage • Using respiratory protection or filtering masks, depending on work type
• Occupational
diseases.
1.10 First aid kit and treating • Work accident • Ensure that a full first aid kit is available, and that its content is suitable for the
injuries
Injuries amount of workers on site.
• The first aid kit will be located in a conspicuous, signposted and easy to reach
location.
1.11 Lift work • Crane truck, • Valid crane license, crane operator certification appropriate for crane type.
selfloading crane – • Crane and lifting accessories inspected by a certified inspector.
worker injury,
• Standard test surveys performed and valid.
equipment drop
• Using a guiding rope during lifting
during lifting, rolling
load injury. • Placing the crane on solid ground, including deploying stabilizers over load
distributors
1.12 Work at height • Workers at height will be trained and certified by a certified instructor, as
• Workers falling
required in the Regulations
from height, from
elevated work • Using valid and intact PPE, appropriate for work type
platforms, ladders,
crane basket • Using worker must visually inspect the equipment before work
commencement
• Work performed
by unauthorized
workers
1.13 Hot work • Danger of fire and • Receiving a hot work permit before work commencement
explosion as a result
of working around
• Removing all flammable materials from the work area
flammable
materials
• Using appropriate PPE, appropriate work clothes, safety goggles/face mask
• Placing a 6-kg fire extinguisher near the work area, and assigning a fire lookout
1.14 Sun exposure • Dehydration, heat • Using hardhats with a visor and nape protection, long clothes, using sun block,
stroke drinking a lot of water, scheduled breaks in the shade.
1.15 Work at dark/night time • Poor visibility, lack of • Poor visibility, lack of communication between work teams, fatigue.
work communication
between work • Placing intact/appropriate lighting, in sufficient quantity, in all work areas and
teams, fatigue. access roads.
• Training all workers about working in the dark before work commencement.
1.16 During all work stages • Snake and reptile • Do not place extremities in holes, between rocks and under rocks and grass.
bites and stings
• Moving rocks/stones only with heavy equipment, to prevent snake and
reptile bites/stings.
1.17 Entering excavated areas • Collapse of • Daily inspection of excavation work by the main foreman, and documentation in
excavation walls general notebook.
over workers,
causing
• Verifying that excavation walls are reinforced/excavation in a natural slope, to
suffocation and
injury. prevent collapse.
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Installation Performance for Follow-
Level
Level
(PPE, work procedures, etc.)
Risk
Risk
Up
y
y
1 Risks in construction 2 2 4 Only authorized individuals will enter 2 1 2 Safety officer Project
Work area site the work site, and it will be closed to manager
and site those unauthorized
entry Keeping the work place organized, free
of obstacles and in order at all times
Safe, clean and well-lit access routes
The work area must be demarcated.
New worker training, PPE (minimum
PPE – hardhat, S3 safety boots, glowin-
the-dark vest, safety goggles)
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
for Follow-Up
Installation Performance
Level
Level
(PPE, work procedures, etc.)
Risk
Risk
y
y
4. Fall/Slip/trip 2 3 6 Proper access to reach work location 1 2 2 Foreman Project
Civil Works Area shall be free of obstruction for manager
Formworks & Pinch point safe work.
deshuttering No broken hammer handle, mushroom
Hand injuries headed chisels shall be use
Regular inspection of hand tools.
Back strain through All removed or used formworks shall
poor working posture be stacked properly, barricaded and
and technique removed from the site as early as
possible.
Deshuttering area shall be barricade
and posted warming signs.
Wooden materials with nails shall be
immediately removed.
Work area will be clutter free.
Use PPE´s
Concrete spillage
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Activity/ Performance for Follow-Up
Level
Level
(PPE, work procedures, etc.)
Risk
Risk
y
y
Installation
8. Work at Fall from height 4 3 12 Personnel involved in work at heights 2 2 4 Safety officer Project
height Fall materials will be fit to do so.
Personnel will be properly trained for
their tasks.
Fall protection devices such as harness,
with double lanyard will be worn and
100% tied off all time.
Safety equipment will be checked by
the user prior to work.
No person will work or be left alone
whilst working at height.
PPE for protection against fall from
height
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Level
Risk
Risk
y
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Level
Risk
y
11. Trampling Toppling 3 2 6 Obtaining permits for entry and on-site 1 1 2 Foreman Project
over Equipment crane work. Operator training by onsite manager
Lift/Crane falling from height. safety representative.
work on site Crane collapse Checking all documents (crane
Damage to existing accessory report) – vehicle license,
equipment insurance, driving license, crane
Environmental operator license for the appropriate
protection/ground crane type and load.
pollution Guiding the crane from the ground.
Placing the crane according to lift plan
+ deploying 4 stabilizers on load
reduction platforms
Fencing/marking the lift radius.
Tying a rope for controlling the load.
Leaving uplifted load without the
appropriate supervision is prohibited.
Verify there are no active power lines
in the lift area.
Uplifted load will not be moved over
areas with workers.
Wind intensity and direction must be
taken into account. No lifting permitted
in stormy weather. See wind matrix
table.
Testing for safe work load 75%
Verifying there are no leaks of diesel
fuel/oil and lubricants
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Level
Risk
y
12. Vehicle/ Trampling Toppling 2 2 4 Obtaining permits for entry and on-site 2 1 2 Foreman Project
heavy over Damage to heavy equipment work. Operator manager
equipment existing equipment training by on-site safety
movement Environmental representative.
on-site protection/ground Verifying all documents – heavy
pollution equipment license, insurance, operator
driving license.
Direction from the ground + testing that
reverse horn is operational. Verifying
there are no leaks of diesel fuel/oil and
lubricants
Severity
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Installation Performance for Follow-Up
Level
Level
(PPE, work procedures, etc.)
Risk
Risk
y
y
14. Damage to 3 2 6 Obtaining an excavation permit from 2 1 2 Foreman Project
underground on-site safety representative, and manager
Earthworks
infrastructures providing training on excavation and
(sewage/water/po channeling.
wer/ Distancing materials/equipment from
communication excavation banks.
etc.) Collapse risk of Distancing dirt piles up to 40 cm from
side/wall/channel excavation bank.
Injury caused by In excavations over 1.20-meters deep,
falling objects Falling steps/inclines/reinforcements to be
into excavation performed, according to soil type.
Injury caused by Fencing the excavation site and posting
heavy equipment appropriate signage.
and trucks Traffic Heavy equipment work near an
interruption excavation currently occupied by a
Eye/respiratory worker is prohibited. Using appropriate
damage caused by PPE. Excavation workers will wear the
harmful dust appropriate attire (long sleeves and
Exposure to extreme pants). Extreme weather conditions:
weather conditions Summer – appropriate attire, drinking
Exposure to pests a lot of water to prevent dehydration.
Hand injury Winter – appropriate attire, excavation
work during rainfall is prohibited.
In excavations over 1.20-meters deep,
ladders for ascending and descending
must be installed.
Working alone in an excavation is
strictly prohibited.
A safe and convenient route to and
from the work site must be prepared
for trucks
Severity
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Installation Performance for Follow-Up
Level
Level
Risk
Risk
(PPE, work procedures, etc.)
y
15. Volatile 4 3 12 Appointing a task supervisor. Worker 2 2 4 Foreman Project
Confined atmosphere Lack of training, including: Knowing the risks manager
space oxygen/asphyxiatio and the appropriate PPE, first aid,
n Poisoning/toxic rescue plan.
gasses Testing that the task equipment is
Electrocution/cond intact.
uct or/tight space Skilled workers – have undergone
Falling 2-meters training by a certified instructor
deep Drowning Obtaining a permit for entering
Exposure to confined spaces from on-site safety
extreme weather representative. Before entry, ensure
conditions.
the space in ventilated by natural or
forced air.
Testing the oxygen level with a
calibrated gage and recording the
results on the work permit.
Placing barriers with the appropriate
signage and fencing. Placing a ladder
for ascending/descending.
Equipment for entry into confined
space: tripod, winch, retractable fall
arrester, harness and rescue rope
Gas-detection device, first aid kit,
twoway radio.
Personal Protective Equipment
(hardhat, safety boots, overshoes,
gloves, safety goggles, appropriate
respiratory device). Posting a rescuer
who is familiar with the rescue plan on
the outside, to maintain contact with
the worker inside
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Level
Risk
y
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Level
Risk
Risk
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Level
Risk
Risk
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Level
Risk
Risk
18. Bodily injury from 2 2 4 Attention, PPE, appropriate gloves for 2 1 2 Foreman Project
protruding work type. manager
Sanitary objects/sharp Work in pairs, tying elements with
facility work corners Damage appropriate accessories, storing
Plumbing/ from falling elements horizontally
sanitary tools elements during Using appropriate PPE in accordance
installation with MSDS, goggles mandatory
Body parts burning Using appropriate PPE in accordance
as a result of with MSDS, goggles mandatory
contact with See risks of working with electric tools
mineral wool See risks of working with
Eyes/hands burning ladders/scaffolding
from adhesive
Electrocution from
electric tools (disc,
drill, chisel
hammer, threading
machine, etc.)
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Level
Risk
Risk
19. Damage from falling 3 2 6 Work in pairs, tying elements with 2 1 2 Foreman Project
Metalwork elements during appropriate accessories, storing manager
installation elements horizontally
Electrocution/ See risks of working with electric tools,
burns /temporary hot work
blindness/fire Fall See risks of working with
from height – ladders/scaffolding
workers/equipment
from
ladders/scaffolding
20. Damage to various 2 2 4 See risks of lift work and rolling loads 2 1 2 Foreman Project
body parts as a See risks of hot work manager
Sealing work
result of lifting gas Testing the integrity and intactness of
cylinders, sheet gas piping and valves/gas cylinder’s
rolls, etc. Fire/burns intactness/placing the cylinder upright
Explosion only and in the shade. See risks of
Fall from height – working with ladders/scaffolding
workers/equipment See risks of working in confined spaces
from
ladders/scaffolding
/roofs
Risks of working in a
Electrocution
confined space
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Installation Performance for Follow-Up
Level
Level
Risk
Risk
(PPE, work procedures, etc.)
y
y
21. Fire Explosion 4 3 12 As a rule, work with online power is 2 2 4 Foreman Project
Electric arcing Fall prohibited. The feed source must be manager
Work in from height disconnected and shut down LOTO.
Damage to Work in a power facility or around it in
power
overhead power low voltage (up to 1,000 volts) will be
facilities lines carried out with permit only.
Using appropriate PPE.
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Level
Risk
Risk
22. Back injury due to 2 2 4 1. Informing the worker about the 2 1 2 Foreman Project
Ergonomic incorrect lifting of risks. manager
risks products and raw
materials, muscle 2. Using aids – lift mechanisms,
and skeleton transport carts, correct lifting, Lifting
injuries as a result equipment in pairs.
of repetitive
motions, back injury 3. Manual lifting will be the last
as a result of sitting option. The first prority is using existing
for long periods of lifting machines.
time. Lifting and
swaying – back and 4. Planning an appropriate sitting
elbow place
injury
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Level
Risk
Risk
(PPE, work procedures, etc.)
y
24. Work risks as a 2 2 4 Clearing the work area from oils, 2 1 2 Foreman Project
Slipping result of slipping on removing hazards such as equipment manager
and falling surfaces. from passageways, 2. Using warning
risks Passageway hazards signs 3. Immediately reporting any
hazard to the direct supervisor.
Severity
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Installation Reduction Performance for Follow-Up
Level
Level
Risk
Risk
(PPE, work procedures, etc.)
y
26. Falling from height, 4 3 12 The worker has undergone training 2 2 4 Foreman Project
Working on bodily injury or for work at height, about: Lift manager
a death platform and constructions, and has
constructio a valid permit.
n 2. The worker will be
connected to a harness and a
double lanyard to move from
place to place.
3. Where there is a life
line (fall-arrest line), the worker
will be tied to the life line.
27. Equipment falling 2 3 6 Standing in a stable location, front 2 1 2 Foreman Project
Lifting from height, worker braces in place, tying the load to a manager
equipment injury, existing fork in 2 points with suspenders,
/forklift equipment damage fencing the work area, lookout,
relevant permits (license, inspection
report, insurance), lifting less weight
than the load capacity
28. Hand injury 2 2 4 Appropriate gloves for work type 2 1 2 Foreman Project
Cast Injury from manager
building, wood chips Remove nails from wood boards
bar Injury from lifting Organizing and tiding up wood
bending heavy weights boards
Injury from iron + gloves
barbs Lifting up to 25 kg per worker
29. Electrocution 2 2 4 Using only standard and intact tools. 2 2 4 Foreman Project
Work with manager
electric Injury from sprays Using double-insulation tools.
tools and sparks Injury
from drill/disc Using tools tested and approved by
breakage an electrician.
Using appropriate PPE.
30. Hand injuries 2 2 4 Using only standard and intact 1 1 1 Foreman Project
Work with tools. Do not throw tools to the manager
manual ground; do not throw tools from
tools height. Transport tools from place
to place using a toolbox, basket or
pouch. Do not use a tool you are
unfamiliar with.
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Level
Risk
Risk
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Level
Risk
Risk
32. Falling into water 4 2 8 Working with a partner or team when 2 1 2 Foreman Project
Work on or and drowning. working around or on water. manager
near water Preferably at least two people need to
Contact with be in sight of each other at all times.
contaminated water.
Communication devices are necessary,
Electrical hazards and they must be waterproof, suitable
to the area of operation and tested
Trips, slips and falls before work commences. There must
be an emergency plan, including
Exposure to provision for rescue and contact, if
chemicals necessary, with the emergency services.
Proper provision must be made for first
The effect of aid. Specialist training and equipment
extreme weather may be required.
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Level
Risk
Risk
33. Fever of over 38°C 3 4 12 Providing all project employees and 3 2 6 Foreman Project
Covid 19 Cough workers with Herbs or supplement manager
Difficulty breathing which is rich in vitamin C to improve
their immunity.
Frequent Cleaning/sanitization of
work place and fully focus on
cleaning/disinfection works
Severity
Probabilit
Probabilit
Level
Risk
Risk
This Safe Work Practice (SWP) will provide TSK and Subcontractors employees with a set of guidelines or
“Do’s and Don’ts” that have been developed to mitigate hazards associated with this work task, as
identified through your workplace hazard identification process. All TSK and Subcontractors employees
performing this work task are required to be trained, knowledgeable and competent.
Regarding excavations (man-made cut, cavity, trench or depression in the soil), the work will not be
allowed to proceed unless:
• All underground hazards, i.e. pipelines, electrical cables, etc., have been identified, located and if
necessary, isolated.
• During excavation works in the vicinity of existing facilities, mechanical excavations or earthworks
may be permitted up to a distance of at least one meter from these facilities provided the exact
position of said existing facilities has been established by means of trial trenches. Any excavation
work that needs to be carried out closer than one meter from said facilities must be carried out
entirely by hand.
• Any trench deeper than 1.30 meters must be shorted with a 15 cm overhang to prevent objects or
other objects from falling into the trench.
• Where persons are to enter an excavation ground movement must be controlled and collapse
prevented by systematically shoring, sloping, benching, excavation dewatering, etc., as
appropriate.
• Any excavation of a pit or trench to a depth of greater than 1.2 meters and in which works are to
be carried out, shall be provided with a enough ladders or means of escape to give personnel
working in the excavation a way of escaping quickly.
• Working pits of more than four meters deep with restricted dimensions and narrow trenches of
more than four meters deep and less than two meters wide are deemed to be - and classified as -
confined spaces to which specific safety provisions shall apply (permanent supervision from
outside the working pit, continuous oxygen monitoring, monitoring harmful substances, safety
harnesses with lanyards for evacuation, etc.).
These are the elements aimed at containing and give shape "on site" to the different parts of a concrete
structure. The forming and striking of concrete are an operation carried out manually by specialized
personnel. The formwork unit oversees the construction of the panels, the assembly of the formwork and
subsequent striking, if appropriate.
Formworks may fall into two categories: "traditional" (usually wooden) and "prefabricated" (metallic or
wooden).
Formwork assembly is the joining of different single panels which are modulated until the desired form is
achieved, both regarding height and length, including working platforms, accesses, etc. Units included in
formworks are: assembly, transportation and placement.
As many operations as possible must be performed on ground level, including the assembly of the working
platforms, before the on-site placement of the formwork.
Elements used:
• Tubular scaffolds.
• Ladders.
• Tubular ladders.
• Struts.
• Crane on truck.
• Self-propelled crane.
• Tower crane.
• Lifting platforms.
• Circular saw.
General rules:
All works must be carried out from the working platforms and, whenever assembly conditions do not
allow to work from the elements, fall-arrest safety harnesses must be used; therefore, anchorage points
must be set in place in advance.
If the formwork is not placed horizontally on the natural ground but inclined, the mooring and unmooring
by means of cramps must be carried out using tied/secured ladders.
Nails must be removed from the formwork boards after each stripping. The nails shall be kept in
receptacles provided for this purpose.
The access tubular ladder must meet the appropriate safety requirements and it must be braced.
It is forbidden to climb the formworks or stand on them while maintaining the balance.
Formwork panels must not be unhooked until they are properly stabilized.
Stabilization of panels must be carried out in accordance with their size and following the instructions of
the manufacturer.
The use of struts and winches must be restricted to those cases in which, due to space or other reasons, it
may not be possible to use stabilizers.
The assembly of panels may require the use of personal protective equipment to avoid the risk of falls
from a height; therefore, the use of certified harness hooks for those hitches available must be foreseen;
such hitches are in many cases just the holes drilled on the ribs of the formworks which are already
secured.
Assembly, disassembly and maintenance instructions established by the manufacturer must be followed.
The kind of formwork used must be defined based on the type of structure. Likewise, the formwork must
be solid enough to support, without substantial deformations, the concrete load it contains.
Formwork elements must be stacked in an orderly manner, always in the horizontal position in the
appropriate places, away from transit areas.
• The conditions of the formwork panels associated collective protections and all auxiliary elements
for the assembly must be verified.
• It must be verified that all formworks are free from concrete and that all spikes have been
removed.
• The crane driver must have an appropriate view during the whole operation. If that is not possible,
he or she must be assisted by a banksman.
• During the placement of the formwork only those persons in charge of executing such operation
must be at the work area.
• Even distribution of the piles of materials over the surfaces of the formwork is required.
• Chemical products for formworks must be used in accordance with the technical specifications of
the manufacturer as included in the technical data sheet.
• Whenever possible, use the machines available for the transportation of the heaviest elements of
the formwork; if that is not possibly ask for help to other workers.
• During the striking process, if any panel of the formwork remains attached to the structure, it must
be removed using a metallic lever from a surface the formwork of which has been previously
removed.
• Use provisional defined accesses to access the upper section of the formwork and do not do that
by drilling through the formwork.
Collective protections
• Formworks must always be provided with working platforms including banisters and, in those
cases in which it may be necessary to prevent the transit or fall of workers and objects they will be
provided with banisters at an intermediate height and a skirting board respectively.
• During formwork operations and during striking operations, the access to the area must be
restricted to certain workers.
• During striking operations, those areas which may potentially get impacts from detached materials
must be marked out.
All formwork operations must be monitored by a qualified technician appointed by the company in charge
of such works.
9.3 STACKING
Supply materials must be placed or stored in such a way that any possible collapse, fall or roll-over is
prevented.
Their stability and balance must be duly verified, particularly after modifying the height of the stockpile.
Access to those surfaces comprised of materials lacking the necessary resistance will only be authorised
when the appropriate equipment or means so that works are carried out in a safely manner have been
provided.
The elevation of the loads, their weight and the angle formed by the straps of the slings used -which may
never exceed 90 degrees- must be taken into account.
Suspended parts must be transported by means of a movable crane, which must comply with all
requirements set out in the machinery section. The guiding of suspended pieces must be carried out by
means of secured straps; it must never be carried out manually.
Under no circumstance are workers allow to stand or walk under suspended loads and therefore guiding
ropes must be long enough to allow the handling of loads from outside such area.
Surfaces meant for stockpiling must be levelled and have the appropriate resistance.
The height of the pile must not exceed the one established by the manufacturer of the relevant material.
The same pile must not include materials featuring different shapes or vessels with different contents.
The stockpiling of soil and aggregates must be carried out in accordance with the following rules.
• If the pile exceeds a height of 1,8 m, the whole stockpile area must be fenced or marked out.
• Piles must never be placed over roads or access ways; however, if that is necessary, piles must be
duly marked out.
• Soils or aggregates must never be placed by excavations or slopes that may cause slides and/or
spills of those materials piled up.
• Piles of soil or aggregates must never be placed by drainage devices that may get blocked as a
consequence of the dragging of those materials piled up or that otherwise may get blocked simply
because of the discharge of the device.
• Loose aggregates must be stacked in the form of mounds limited by boards preventing them from
accidentally mixing and spreading.
For the stacking of pipes, frames, prefabricated elements and scrap items the following safety rules must
be followed:
• The stacking of pipes must be carried out in a way that ensures their stability by using the
appropriate shoes to such effect. Transportation of pipes must be carried out using the
appropriate tools in order to prevent the sliding or fall of those elements being transported. Such
tools must be regularly inspected to as to guarantee the appropriate use conditions.
• Scrap items must be stacked by the corresponding site, avoiding contact with wet surfaces so as to
prevent them from rusting and therefore preventing them from losing their resistance qualities.
A covered and independent warehouse must be used for the storage of fuels or toxic products that may be
required for the works. Smoking is not allowed within such warehouses and works generating heat, such
as welding, are prohibited. If there are materials giving off toxic vapours, vents within the facilities must
be regularly inspected. Besides, those workers accessing such facilities must be provided with respirator
filters.
If products feature high environmental toxicity, the storage facilities must not be placed at stream beds or
extremely permeable surfaces so as to minimize the effects of a possible accidental spillage.
Warehouses must be equipped with a sufficient number of fire extinguishers appropriate for the relevant
flammable product; such fire extinguishers must be duly maintained. In any case, regulations regarding
toxic and hazardous substances must be complied with, in particular, those regarding the requirement of
hiring a safety advisor specialized in such field.
Fuel transfer operations must be carried out in places with the appropriate ventilation, away from sparks
and ignition sources. Likewise, consequences of any possible spills during the operations must be
foreseen; therefore soil or sand must be ready in case they need to be spread over the ground.
During the execution of these works smoking or lighting any kind of flame must be strictly forbidden.
When transferring liquid fuels or deposits are being filled, engines being activated by the fuel being
transferred must be switched off.
• Gas bottles must not be stored in underground facilities or in those places directly connecting with
basements, stairwells, corridors, etc.
• Grounds must be flat, made of a materials which are not easily flammable and with characteristics
guaranteeing the appropriate stability of the container.
• In closed storage areas, ventilation must be constant and sufficient and therefore such areas must
include holes and openings which communicate directly with outside areas; such holes and
openings must be duly distributed in high and low areas. The total surface of such openings must
be equal to, at least, 1/18 if the total area of the storage facility.
• Bottles must be kept away from naked flames, electric arcs, sparks, radiators or other heat
sources.
• In case of fire, bottles must be removed from the area where the fire is taking place; if bottles are
overheated, they must be cooled down with lots of water.
• Standardized colour codes must be used in order to identify and differentiate the contents of the
bottles.
• Bottles must be protected against extreme temperatures, ice, snow and sun rays.
• Bottles must be protected against any kind of mechanical damage such as blows with one another
or against hard surfaces.
• Bottles with removable caps must not be hold by such cap. While being moved from one place to
another, bottles must be closed with their caps duly fixed.
• Bottles must not be dragged, slid or rotated while in horizontal position. The safest procedure is to
transport them using a lift truck specifically designed for such purpose; bottles must be duly
secured to its structure. If lift trucks are not available, they must be moved by rolling them in
vertical position over their own base or pedestal.
• Valves of full or empty bottles must be closed by securing the appropriate safety caps.
• Bottles presenting any kind of leak must not be stored. In order to detect leaks, flames must not
be used; to that end, the appropriate product for each gas must be used.
• In order to load/unload bottles, the use of any magnetic device is forbidden; the use of chains,
ropes or slings which are not duly equipped with elements specifically designed for their lifting is
also forbidden.
• Storing bottles under direct sunlight for a long time is not advisable since pressure inside them
may dangerously increase if such bottles are not specifically designed for temperatures over 54ºC.
• Bottles must be stored in places where they cannot get oil or grease stains.
• If mechanical equipment is used for their transportation, bottles must be placed on the
appropriate basket, platform or trolley; valves of the bottles must be closed and the safety cap
must cover them.
• Metallic chains or cables, or even cables covered with rubber, must not be used to lift or transport
bottles, since they may slip.
• If there are flammable materials such as paint, oil or solvents, even though they may be inside
special cabinets, a minimum distance of 6 m must be kept.
• Oxygen and acetylene bottles must be stored separately, keeping a 6 m distance between them if
there is no separation wall.
• Separate wall: the wall must be at least 2 m high and it must exceed 0.5 m the upper part of the
bottles. Besides, the horizontal distance from the end of the storage area and the fire resistance
quality of the wall depend on the type of warehouse.
• Wall attached to another wall: it must comply with the same requirements as the separate wall,
except bottles may be stored by the wall and the minimum horizontal distance only needs to be
kept between the end of the storage area for bottles and the separation wall.
9.4 HOUSEKEEPING
Site shall be maintained by TSK and its subcontractors in a clean and tidy state, whereby scrap and debris
is to be collected and segregated in compliance with environmental regulations in containers and cleared
from the Site on a regular or weekly basis this as such required.
TSK and its subcontractors shall be responsible to keep all the roads that are used for the construction
activities clean and repair all eventual damages caused by Principal Contractor.
TSK will establish as part of this programme a suitable number of housekeeping teams made up of
personnel from its subcontractors who will keep the work areas clean and free of trash, rubbish and debris
at all times.
If TSK agrees that housekeeping is not up to reasonable standards, has the right to arrange housekeeping
services. In case of deviations, TSK will endeavour to bring the area back to standard as soon as is
practicably possible. All non-hazardous waste material, rubbish and debris shall be removed from the
work areas (as soon as possible) and placed in closed top containers, provided by TSK and its
subcontractors. Such containers shall be removed from site when full and shall be disposed of as per local
legislation at an offsite location. Flammable and other hazardous materials (oily rags, etc.) shall be stored
in metal containers provided for that purpose.
TSK and its subcontractor have the direct responsibility of storing these wastes adequately while on Site
and will maintain registers showing disposal as per local regulations.
Housekeeping activities shall be undertaken every day, minimum at the end of work and if necessary in
between the activities, leaving work areas clean and tidy.
• Work areas shall be kept clean and free of trash, rubbish and debris at all times
• Materials and supplies shall be stored in locations that will not block access ways and arranged to
permit easy cleaning of the area. If areas where equipment might drip oil or cause other damage
to the floor surface, a protective cover of heavy gauge, flame resistant, oil proof sheeting shall be
provided between the equipment and the floor surface sheeting so that no oil or grease contacts
the concrete. This requirement is applicable to both finished and unfinished floors.
• All hoses, cables, extension cords and similar materials shall be located, arranged and grouped so
that they will not block any access way and will permit easy cleaning and maintenance. Materials
and equipment shall be stored neatly in controlled stacks in accessible locations. Materials are not
to be scattered over the Site. Neatly stack those materials that are to be used that day.
• Field offices shall be maintained in good internal and external conditions, i.e. no broken windows,
rickety stairs, broken doors, splintered desks, etc.
• Wrecked forms and lumber are to have nails pulled or bent over immediately after wrecking and
be neatly stacked or removed from the work area(s).
• Excavations are to be left open for a minimum time and while open shall be barricaded. Barricades
shall be at least 1 m. away from the excavation opening.
• Walkways, stairs and the bottom of ladders shall be kept clean and clear of tripping hazards: tools,
hoses, extension cords, chokers, welding leads, etc. are to be properly rolled up and stored when
not in use. All such equipment shall be routed out of walkways and traffic. Cords and leads should
be suspended at least 2 m overhead, and never suspend cords and/or leads with wire.
• Safety containers shall be provided for flammable or harmful substances with contents plainly
marked. Separate containers shall be provided for different types of refuse, i.e. oily rags, steel,
waste paper, lumber, etc.
• Eating and drinking will only take place in designated areas. Trash containers shall be placed
adjacent to all drinking water locations and areas used for employees for lunch and/or break
areas.
TSK & subcontractor shall use barricades and safety signs to prevent exposure to personnel from
potentially hazardous situations by limiting access to an area and by issuing warnings of potential danger
and information regarding risks &/or safety norms that need to be complied with. Yellow/black, red/white
barricades tapes, scaffolding, traffic cones, signs and barricade tags will be used to accomplish barricading
and communication responsibilities.
All vessels that may contain substances that are hazardous as a result of chemical or toxicological
properties, or temperature or pressure, should be labelled as to the contents and hazard, or appropriately
colour coded.
Similarly, piping systems that contain hazardous substances should be labelled with the direction of flow
and contents of the pipe, or colour coded whenever the pipe passing through a wall or floor is interrupted
by a valve or junction device.
Safety signs will follow the colour codes specified in local rules and regulations.
• Prohibition signs: These signs shall indicate imminently hazardous situation. The symbol on the
sign shall indicate prohibition of any work such as “No Smoking”, “no use near open flame”, etc.
• Warning/Caution signs: These signs shall be used to warn employees against potential hazards and
unsafe practices. They shall include existing hazards such as toxic gases, hazardous chemicals and
similar warnings.
• Safe condition / information signs: These signs shall be used to communicate necessary
information to all persons concerned for their safety during presence in the workplace.
• Mandatory signs: Mandatory signs shall be used in worksites which require particular precautions
such as welding, painting, scaffolding, confined spaces and similar locations. Persons in such
worksites shall be obliged to use any of the personal protective equipment. Wherever these signs
are posted or exist shall be mandatory.
• Firefighting signs: These signs shall be used to guide employees to locations of firefighting
equipment in the workplace.
Barrier Tape should not be considered a 'barrier' only a 'safety sign', where necessary
structural/mechanical barriers are required. PVC (snow) barrier netting is typically accepted as a
minimum.
The person erecting the barrier tape shall hang a tag on the tape that indicates the hazard, duration of
hazard, name of contractor or subcontractor, and name and contact information of the contractor person
erecting the tape.
Do not use cell, satellite or radio phones while driving or walking on site.
If your vehicles does not have a hands free option - use voice mail pick up phone messages for you.
If you must use the phone, then pull over to a safe location to answer or make the call.
Keep speaker, key tones, and ring tone volumes to a reasonable level so as not to startle the driver.
9.8 NOISE
Prior to the issuance of hearing protective devices as the final control mechanism, use of acoustic
insulating materials, isolation of the noise source, and other engineering controls should be investigated
and implemented, where feasible.
The use of hearing protection should be enforced actively when the equivalent sound level over 8 hours
reaches 85dB(A), the peak sound levels reach 140dB(C), or the average maximum sound level reaches
110dB(A). Hearing protective devices provided should be capable of reducing sound levels at the ear to at
least 85dB(A).
Although hearing protection is preferred for any period of noise exposure in excess of 85dB(A), an
equivalent level of protection can be obtained, but less easily managed, by limiting the duration of noise
exposure. For every 3dB(A) increase in sound levels, the ‘allowed’ exposure period or duration should be
reduced by 50 percent.
Periodic medical hearing checks should be performed on workers exposed to high noise levels.
9.9 VIBRATION
Exposure to hand-arm vibration from equipment such as hand and power tools, or whole-body vibrations
from surfaces on which the worker stands or sits, should be controlled through choice of equipment,
installation of vibration dampening pads or devices, and limiting the duration of exposure.
9.10 ELECTRICAL
All working will be done on dead systems. Live working shall only be allowed for a limited number of
activities and only after it has been deemed necessary on a risk based approach and approved by
appropriate management. Once approved the dangers associated with any live working must be reduced
as low as possible.
Only competent persons will be authorized to perform work on any electrical system, they will be
competent through adequate knowledge, ability, training and experience. They must be competent in the
specific tasks they are to undertake and must be given specific training as required before any work can be
authorized.
Exposed or faulty electrical devices, such as circuit breakers, panels, cables, cords and hand tools, can pose
a serious risk to workers.
Overhead wires can be struck by metal devices, such as poles or ladders, and by vehicles with metal
booms. Vehicles or grounded metal objects brought into close proximity with overhead wires can result in
arcing between the wires and the object, without actual contact.
Temporary electrical facilities must be inspected by a competent person prior to be taken in service and
are subject to periodic checks.
actions include:
• Establishing “No Approach” zones around or under high voltage power lines in conformance with
the following table.
More than 150,000 volts, but no more than 250,000 volts 4.5 meters
• Marking all energized electrical devices and lines with warning signs.
• All works will be carried out on dead systems. When strictly necessary, live works shall always
require a permit to work
• Locking out (de-charging and leaving open with a controlled locking device) and tagging-out
(warning sign placed on the lock) devices during service or maintenance.
• Checking all electrical cords, cables, and hand power tools for frayed or exposed cords and
following manufacturer recommendations for maximum permitted operating voltage of the
portable hand tools.
• All electrical equipment must have double insulating or grounding; using equipment with ground
fault interrupter (GFI) protected circuits.
• Protecting power cords and extension cords against damage from traffic by shielding or
suspending above traffic areas.
• Appropriate labelling of service rooms housing high voltage equipment (‘electrical hazard’) and
where entry is controlled or prohibited.
• Conducting detailed identification and marking of all buried electrical wiring prior to any
excavation work.
For work involving a risk of fire a fire officer must be present at all times with the necessary fire-fighting
equipment stand-by.
Welding creates an extremely bright and intense light that may seriously injure a worker’s eyesight. In
extreme cases, blindness may result. Additionally, welding may produce noxious fumes to which
prolonged exposure can cause serious chronic diseases.
• Provision of proper eye protection such as welder goggles and/or a full-face eye shield for all
personnel involved in, or assisting, welding operations. Additional methods may include the use of
welding barrier screens around the specific work station (a solid piece of light metal, canvas, or
plywood designed to block welding light from others). Devices to extract and remove noxious
fumes at the source may also be required.
• Special hot work and fire prevention precautions and Standard Operating Procedures should be
implemented if welding or hot cutting is undertaken outside established welding work stations,
including ‘Hot Work Permits, stand-by fire extinguishers, stand-by fire watch, and maintaining the
fire watch for up to one hour after welding or hot cutting has terminated. Special procedures are
required for hot work on tanks or vessels that have contained flammable materials.
• While doing hot work, precautions shall be taken to eliminate the risk of fire or explosion, such as
removing materials and flammable products from the working area, or protect them properly with
fire-retardant blankets prior to start the work.
Before commencing any hot works, a qualified technician appointed by the company in charge of the
execution of such works must fill out.
Exposure to hot or cold working conditions in indoor or outdoor environments can result temperature
stress-related injury or death. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect against other
occupational hazards can accentuate and aggravate heat-related illnesses.
• Monitoring weather forecasts for outdoor work to provide advance warning of extreme weather
and scheduling work accordingly.
• Adjustment of work and rest periods according to temperature stress management procedures,
depending on the temperature and workloads.
• Providing temporary shelters to protect against the elements during working activities or for use
as rest areas.
• Providing easy access to adequate hydration such as drinking water or electrolyte drinks, and
avoiding consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Injuries due to manual handling, take prolonged and repeated exposures to develop, and typically require
periods of weeks to months for recovery. This problem should be minimized or eliminated to maintain a
productive workplace.
• Use of mechanical assists to eliminate or reduce exertions required to lift materials, hold tools and
work objects, and requiring multi-person lifts if weights exceed thresholds.
• Selecting and designing tools that reduce force requirements and holding times, and improve
postures.
• Incorporating rest and stretch breaks into work processes, and conducting job rotation.
• Implementing quality control and maintenance programs that reduce unnecessary forces and
exertions.
Whenever risks cannot be reduced to acceptable levels by any other means (collective protection, work
organization, etc.), TSK and its subcontractors will provide and maintain, at no cost to their workforce,
fully certified protective clothing and equipment appropriate to the nature of the activity and also monitor
their correct use.
The selection of PPE will be performed by competent personnel authorized to do so by each Employer.
Employers will also guarantee adequate storage, maintenance and replacement of PPE.
Workers are required to use and properly care for clothing and personal protective equipment supplied.
Any employee who wilfully refuses to use the prescribed protective equipment designed to protect him or
wilfully damages such equipment shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Obligatory PPE:
• Helmet.
Visitors shall wear white helmets with Visitor stickers on them where possible.
• Safety glasses. (Smoked for day and yellow for night if needed)
Note: Shorts are not permitted at the workplace and sleeveless work clothes are not allowed on the
construction site for people performing manual work.
• Electrical PPE.
• Welders PPE (Welding Helmet, Leather aprons, gauntlet gloves, spats, etc.)
• Safety gloves.
• Face Shield.
Foot Protection
All persons working on site shall wear approved steel toed and bottom steel plate foot protection (boots
or shoes). Soles will be flexible and anti-slippage and the lining will be comfortable and prevent excessive
moisture from accumulating. Sizes will take into account movement, working conditions, etc. Working in
wet environments or in the presence of hazardous, corrosive chemicals, etc. will require the use of rubber
boots.
Hearing Protection
If noise levels cannot be further reduced by collective, technical &/or organization measures (i.e. on the
source, reducing time of exposure, etc.) appropriate hearing protection shall be worn in work areas where
noise levels exceed 85 dB(a) time weighted average (8 h).
Hearing protection devices will be certified, able to cover ears without coming into contact with its inner
walls, not impede verbal communication, be easily adjustable to the worker’s features and comfortable,
durable, easy to clean, hypoallergenic and allow for the use of other personal protection equipment.
All tasks, as per risk assessments, that present a risk of injury to the eyes or face will require the use of
suitable PPE eye and face protection. Eye and face PPE will be certified, suitable in design, light weight,
guarantee adequate visibility, etc.
Minimum eye protection includes approved safety glasses. Additional eye and face protection shall be
worn by employees when necessary (welding, burning, cutting with torches, using abrasive wheels,
portable grinders, working under dusty conditions, sand or water blasting, working on energized
switchboards, working with compressed air or other gasses, chemical goggles for handling hazardous
materials, etc.).
It will be mandatory the use of safety dust proof glasses under the face protection for double eye
protection for grinding and welding activities.
Head Protection
All employees shall wear approved, light, fire retardant, hypoallergenic, non-metallic hats, with chin strap
if working at height or wearing a “Beanie”.
Hard hats shall be void of any type of defects and should not be altered in any way.
Hard hats shall display Employer logo and will have proof of induction stuck on the side.
Helmets will be issued personally, replaced every 2 years if used regularly (unless subject to shock which
will require an instant replacement).
All tasks, as per risk assessments, that present a risk of injury (electric shock, cuts, punctures, vibration,
hazardous substances, etc.) to hands &/or arms, will require the use of suitable arm & hand protection.
Arm & hand PPE will be certified, the right size, allow for adequate movement and sensibility and be
hypoallergenic.
Breathing Protection
All tasks, as per risk assessments, that present a risk of injury to any workers’ respiratory system and
where concentrations of hazardous substances or materials reach undesirable levels will require the use of
suitable breathing protection. If working with solvents etc. that general noxious fumes, suitable breathing
respirators rated for that specific fume/ gas rating, shall be worn.
These activities include work with hazardous substances (additives used with concrete, solvents and paints
in enclosed areas, etc.), cutting, grinding and polishing, welding, etc.
Respiratory protection equipment will be certified, easily adjusted, light and non-obstructive, adequately
designed (filters and valves will allow a sufficient air supply for the most strenuous task planned),
hypoallergenic, allow for the use of additional PPE (ear muffs, helmets, etc.), fitted with appropriate filters
(including compressors and air purifiers) and be subject to an inspection regime before, during and after
its deployment.
Work in low visibility or where there is a significant risk of collisions or impact with vehicles, etc. in motion
will require the use of high visibility clothing (i.e. vests).
9.15 ILLUMINATION
Adequate and appropriate illumination in Construction areas, runways, offices, shops and storage shall be
provided.
Lighting shall be comfortable and shall not expose employees or surroundings for disturbing glare.
From TSK perspective any work above 1.8 m will be considered to be working at height, however, OHSA
does not prescribe a minimum height, fall protection must be adequate wherever/whenever a 'fall risk'
exists falling from 1.8M can result in a sprained/fractured/broken limb or worse.
Consideration should be given to the risk of the work taking account of frequency, duration, height, task
involved, weather, etc.
Before the commencement of the works at heights the company in charge of those works must appoint
the person responsible for the preparation of a Fall Protection Plan.
• A risk assessment of all work carried out from an elevated position which shall include the
procedures and methods used to address all the risks identified per location;
• The processes for evaluation of the employees physical and psychological fitness necessary to
work at elevated positions and the records thereof;
• The programme for the training of employees working from elevated positions and records
thereof; and
• The procedure addressing the inspection, testing and maintenance of all fall protection
equipment.
Fall prevention and protection measures should be implemented whenever a worker is exposed to the
hazard of falling more than 1.8 meters; into operating machinery; into water or other liquid; into
hazardous substances; or through an opening in a work surface. Fall prevention / protection measures
may also be warranted on a case-specific basis when there are risks of falling from lesser heights.
• Installation of guardrails with mid-rails and toe boards at the edge of any fall hazard area.
• Use of fall prevention devices, including safety harness and lanyard travel limiting devices to
prevent access to fall hazard area, or fall protection devices such as full body harnesses used in
conjunction with shock absorbing lanyards or self-retracting inertial fall arrest devices attached to
fixed anchor point or horizontal life-lines. Fall arrest systems must be appropriate for the specific
situation and approved by a competent person. Its selection must be in accordance with a
documented risk assessment carried out by someone trained and competent to make such a
selection.
• Appropriate training in use, serviceability, and integrity of the necessary PPE. Damaged harnesses
must not be used, some types of harnesses can only be activated once, particularly those which
have an energy absorber.
• Inclusion of rescue and/or recovery plans, and equipment to respond to workers after an arrested
fall. People left suspended in harness type systems even for very short periods (15 min) can suffer
serious injury or fatality if not rescued in a short period after the fall (suspension trauma).
The hierarchy of preference for controls for working at height will be:
• If unavoidable, prevent falls when working at height by using collective protection systems (i.e.
fixed platform with guard or hand rails, verified and approved by a competent person). They can
be permanently installed as those attached to loading racks or similar facilities, or may be part of a
temporary structure such as a scaffold.
• If fixed platforms are not a practical option other systems which prevent falls, such as a restraint
system which prevents a person approaching a position where they can fall can be considered.
• Finally, if fixed platforms and restraint systems which prevent falls are not practical, systems which
minimize the consequences of a fall such as a harness, an air bag system or a safety net must be
used.
• Everybody working at a height above 1.8metres, shall where fall protection, e.g. safety harness
with a double lanyard, with both tied off.
• Everybody working at a height above 1.8metres, shall be properly trained. The training shall at a
minimum include:
o Working at exposed heights of 1.8 meters and above fall protection is mandatory.
The harness shall be of “full body type” and provide support for the body across the lower chest (a chest
strap) over the shoulders and around the tights when a tensile load is applied to the fall arrest attachment
element.
The harness when properly fitted and used, shall prevent fallout.
The fall arrest attachment shall be located at the back position except for special circumstances i.e.
confined space or vertical access to tower cranes where access does not prevent fall >2 m. In this situation
a different harness is required that has the fall arrest attachment in the front.
Lanyards shall be constructed of a flexible line of rope or strap which must be connected to or incorporate
a shock absorbing component either as part of the lanyard or lanyard attachment system. Double lanyard
is mandatory on Site.
All connectors shall be equipped with self-closing, self-locking gates which remain closed and locked until
intentionally unlocked and opened for connection or disconnection. They shall be capable of being
opened only by at least two consecutive deliberate actions.
Tie off shall require the hook to be fully closed around the anchor.
a. Prior to first being used on site every safety harness, its lanyards, shock absorber and hooks are to be
inspected by a competent person.
d. Be subjected to ongoing inspections by a competent person, at intervals not exceeding one month.
Training:
Basic training must be provided for all personnel required to wear a safety harness. This training shall
occur at time of initial site induction. As a minimum the training shall cover:
Ladders are used as a mean to access elevated workplaces and not to perform work from them in elevated
positions. Ladder shall only be used for work if a risk identification & assessment indicates that the use of
more suitable work equipment is not appropriate, and the work is of a short duration and there are
existing features at the place of work that cannot be readily altered.
Ladders are used as a mean to access elevated workplaces and not to perform work from them in elevated
positions.
All ladders shall comply with project requirements and legislation and furthermore:
• When not secured at the top, either ladders will be properly anchored at the base to prevent the
footings from slipping or a second person will hold the ladder firm in place while being used.
Ladders must have non-slip footing.
• When ladders are being used for accessing at the same point more than once, it shall be properly
secured at the top and extend at least one metre above the landing or work surface.
• No straight ladder longer than 5 m. that is not provided with full resistance guarantee shall be
used.
• Straight ladders shall be installed so as to form an angle of approximately 75º from horizontal,
wherever possible.
• In case the ladder is position near the edge, a protection shall be installed to prevent the climbing
workers to fall outside or beyond the scaffolding next level in case of mishap.
• Next level access shall be design or install in alternate location that the climbing workers will not
fall straight down or beyond the scaffolding next level in case of mishap.
• Bridgeboards shall extend at least 1 m. above access point securing ladders to it.
Load transport and handling through or from straight ladders is not allowed.
• Ladders shall be inspected before use by a competent person. Ladders shall be tagged and with
the same tags used for scaffolds.
All loading platforms are assessed before installation and are fitted with guard rails to all sides where
people or materials may fall.
• Robust guardrails are required to all sides of loading platforms from which persons may fall.
Chains and wire cables are not an acceptable means of guarding the front/exposed edge of
loading platforms-guardrails or gate systems, which provide full fall protection, must be used.
• All loading platforms must be approved and signed off for use by a competent person before
installation to check that they are a robust design and that they can be safely and securely located
in the chosen locations by confirming structural integrity, installation and jacking arrangements.
• All loading platforms must be checked prior to installation and the weekly by an approved
supervisor to ensure adequate edge protection is fitted, smooth surfaces to facilitate the
movement of trolleys is provided and maintained, and to check that operatives are aware of safe
work procedures and are using the platform correctly.
• Loading platforms and cranage should be arranged so that loads can be picked without the need
for the guarding to be removed from the end of the platform
Systems of work on the loading platforms must not rely on the use of harnesses to prevent persons falling
– except for specific/unusual operations which have been risk assessed and detailed in a Safe Work
Method
Statement, are undertaken by trained operatives and carefully supervised
Fires and/or explosions resulting from ignition of flammable materials or gases can lead to loss of property
as well as possible injury or fatalities to project workers.
• Storing flammables away from ignition sources and oxidizing materials. Further, flammables
storage area should be:
o Remote from entry and exit points into buildings. o Away from facility ventilation intakes
or vents.
o Be equipped with fire extinguishing devices and self-closing doors, and constructed of
materials made to withstand flame impingement for a moderate period of time.
Providing bonding and grounding of, and between, containers and additional mechanical floor
level ventilation if materials are being, or could be, dispensed in the storage area.
• Where the flammable material is mainly comprised of dust, providing electrical grounding, spark
detection, and, if needed, quenching systems.
• Defining and labelling fire hazards areas to warn of special rules (e.g. prohibition in use of smoking
materials, cellular phones, or other potential spark generating equipment).
• Providing specific worker training in handling of flammable materials, and in fire prevention or
suppression.
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A confined space is defined as a wholly or partially enclosed space not designed or intended for human
occupancy and in which a hazardous atmosphere could develop as a result of the contents, location or
construction of the confined space or due to work done in or around the confined space.
A “permit-required” confined space is one that also contains physical or atmospheric hazards that could
trap or engulf the person.
Confined spaces can occur in enclosed or open structures or locations. Serious injury or fatality can result
from inadequate preparation to enter a confined space or in attempting a rescue from a confined space.
• Engineering measures should be implemented to eliminate, to the degree feasible, the existence
and adverse character of confined spaces.
• Permit-required confined spaces should be provided with permanent safety measures for venting,
monitoring, and rescue operations, to the extent possible. The area adjoining an access to a
confined space should provide ample room for emergency and rescue operations.
o Process or feed lines into the space should be disconnected or drained, and blanked and
locked-out.
o The atmosphere within the confined space should be tested to assure the oxygen content
is between 19.5 percent and 23 percent, and that the presence of any flammable gas or
vapour does not exceed 10 percent of its respective Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).
o If the atmospheric conditions are not met, the confined space should be ventilated until
the target safe atmosphere is achieved, or entry is only to be undertaken with appropriate
and additional PPE.
• Safety precautions should include Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), life lines, and safety
watch workers stationed outside the confined space, with rescue and first aid equipment readily
available.
• Before workers are required to enter a permit-required confined space, adequate and appropriate
training in confined space hazard control, atmospheric testing, use of the necessary PPE, as well as
the serviceability and integrity of the PPE should be verified. Further, adequate and appropriate
rescue and / or recovery plans and equipment should be in place before the worker enters the
confined space.
The Permit to Work or Authorization for special works is the instrument used for the identification of risks,
establishment of preventive and protective measures, organization and coordination of the execution of
particularly dangerous works or activities or those activities other than the regular ones which will be
implemented and documented when so required.
No work shall start unless a Permit to Work when necessary is completed and signed off by all those
required.
Each Permit to Work shall be accompanied by a Risk Assessment. Some of these permits will be issued
daily while others may be issued for periods significantly longer than 1 day (1 week, 2 weeks, monthly,
etc.).
The Risk Assessment shall be read by those to whom it applies and each employee shall sign off on the
Risk Assessment to show it has been read and understood.
The Permit to Work and Risk Assessment shall be on the job at the work location for all to review if
necessary during the course of work.
Permits to Work should be required for particularly high risk activities, including the following:
The Authorizing Person should be competent and understand the PTWS, as defined within the safe system
of work. The Authorizing Person should be satisfied as to the competency of the person receiving the PTW,
as defined under the safe system of work.
The permit must be displayed at the work site and work must not be allowed to continue outside the
specified time limits.
9.21 SCAFFOLDING
All scaffolding structures installed by TSK or its subcontractors shall have strength and stability calculations
prepared unless a pre-existing note covering the structure exists, or is assembled in accordance with a
generally recognized configuration established in BSEN12811 Part 1.
All scaffold assemblies must be clearly marked (e.g. scaff tag) so that the date of inspection and name of
inspector is clearly identified.
Scaffolds shall be designed, built and maintained so as to prevent them from accidentally falling or moving
and shall be built, erected and dismantled in accordance with project requirements and applicable
regulations.
Scaffolds shall be assembled, erected, moved, dismantled or altered by competent and specialized
personnel accredited and appointed by PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR.
• 3rd After any modification, period of no use, weathering or any other circumstance that could
have affected their resistance or stability
TSK to be using the scaffold shall inspect it prior to its first use so as to ensure it complies with the
requirements associated to the activity to be performed.
Furthermore, scaffolds shall be inspected and tagged safe prior to the use in a weekly basis by a TSK
competent scaffold inspector.
Scaffolds shall have an identification system to name each scaffold within the site area.
During scaffold assembly and until its inspection and approval by the Subcontractor/ TSK qualified
personnel, the scaffold shall be tagged with a RED TAG saying “DO NOT USE”. Only the trained scaffolding
crew are allowed to use or climb on the scaffold under assembly or modification.
Once the scaffold has been approved by the Subcontractor / TSK qualified personnel, the red tag shall be
replaced by a GREEN TAG saying “APPROVED FOR USE”.
YELLOW TAG shall be used whenever all guardrails, planks or other elements cannot physically be installed
or must be temporarily removed. In this case, the scaffold may be used only by workers wearing and
properly anchoring, personal fall arrest system, including full body harness and lanyard. Only competent
scaffold builders are allowed on unsafe or incomplete scaffolds for the purpose of completing the scaffold,
making it safe or the dismantling thereof.
Any scaffold that is not being used and is waiting for the next phase of works, will be RED TAGGED and
reinspected prior to resumption of works.
Before using a scaffold, employees shall check that it is provided with a GREEN TAG.
Employees are not permitted to work or to access on a RED tagged scaffold. Any scaffold that is not
tagged, regardless of reason, shall be assumed to be "UNSAFE FOR USE."
Scaffolds not being tagged and declared safe for use are not to be used. People using such incomplete
scaffolds or scaffolds not specifically declared safe, may be removed from the jobsite.
• Working levels will not be accessed by climbing the scaffold. A safe and convenient access to the
working level must be provided.
• Riding on mobile scaffolds is prohibited. When working over mobile scaffolds all tire brakes shall
be set assuring the stability of the scaffold.
• All scaffold member or material shall be approved by the Subcontractor HSE Management, in
reference of the international standard of scaffolding materials.
• Alteration of scaffolding via welding, burning, bending, etc. is prohibited. Moreover mixed
scaffolding, rusty, painted, worn out or any significant loss of the material integrity shall be prohibited
• Protect the gap between the top rail of perimeter scaffold guardrails and upper scaffold platform
when there is a risk of falling higher than 1.8 meter (this height can be reduced when indicated by the Risk
Assessment), for example, when using scaffold ladders. This protection shall consist in structural steel
railing or similar scaffold material
• Wood dance floor shall only be allowed if is made out of incombustible material to avoid it from
becoming a fire hazard.
Lifting equipment: Means work equipment for lifting and lowering loads. This includes lifting accessories
and attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting the equipment.
Lifting operations can often put people at great risk of injury, as well as incurring great costs when they go
wrong. It is therefore important to properly resource, plan and organise lifting operations so they are
carried out in a safe manner. Each of these elements requires a person or people with sufficient
competence to be involved at each step. These people should have sufficient theoretical and practical
knowledge of the work and equipment in question, to be able to do this properly. For complex and
highrisk operations, the planning and organisation should be extensive and meticulous.
Lifting equipment should be positioned or installed in such a way as to reduce the risk, as far as reasonably
practicable, of the equipment or load striking a person, or of the load drifting, falling freely or being
unintentionally released.
All lifting equipment, including accessories, must be clearly marked to indicate their SWL (safe working
loads), the maximum load the equipment can safely lift.
Where the SWL of any equipment or accessory depends on its configuration, the information provided on
the SWL must reflect all potential configurations.
Accessories must also be marked to show any characteristics that might affect their safe use. This may
include the weight of the parts, where their weight is significant.
• Appropriately supervised.
The planning of individual routine lifting operations may be the responsibility of those who carry them out
(e.g. a slinger or crane operator). But for much more complex lifting operations, a written plan should be
developed by a person with significant and specific competencies - adequate training, knowledge, skills
and expertise - suitable for the level of the task.
The plan for any lifting operation must address the foreseeable risks involved in the work and identify the
appropriate resources (including people) necessary for safe completion of the job.
The plan should set out clearly the actions involved at each step of the operation and identify the
responsibilities of those involved. The degree of planning and complexity of the plan will vary and should
be proportionate to the foreseeable risks involved in the work.
Lifting equipment must be of adequate strength for the proposed use. The assessment of this should
recognise that there may be a combination of forces to which the lifting equipment, including the
accessories, will be subjected. The lifting equipment used should provide an appropriate 'factor of safety'
against all foreseeable types of failure.
The position of mobile lifting equipment or the location of fixed installations can have a dramatic effect on
the risks involved in a lifting operation. It is vital to take all practical steps to avoid people being struck by
loads or the equipment itself during use. The equipment should also be positioned to minimise the need
to lift over people. Measures should be taken to reduce the risk of load drift (e.g. spinning, swinging, etc);
and of the load falling freely or being released unintentionally.
When positioning lifting equipment, care must be exercised to avoid hazards arising from proximity, for
example: coming into contact with overhead power lines, buildings or structures; coming too close to
trenches, excavations or other operations; and coming into contact with buried underground services,
such as drains and sewers.
Where it can be avoided, loads should not be suspended over occupied areas. Where it cannot be
avoided, the risks to people must be minimised by safe systems of work and appropriate precautions.
Where loads are suspended for significant periods, the area below them should be classed as a danger
zone, where access is restricted.
Supervision should be proportionate to the risk, taking account of the competencies and experience of
those undertaking the lift. From time to time, employers may need to monitor the competence of workers
undertaking lifting operations to ensure they continue to be carried out safely.
TSK will develop and implement a Lock Out & Tag Out procedure, applicable whenever isolation of energy
systems; mechanical, electrical, process, hydraulic and others, is necessary for work to proceed safely.
A. Method of cut-off and discharge of stored energy are agreed and executed by (a)
competent person(s).
9.23.1 Commissioning
Once TSK has completed the installation of an item of equipment or system, the Commissioning Manager
is notified that the equipment is available for pre-commissioning.
Entry into a Pre-Commissioning or Commissioning Module requires formal permission from the
Commissioning Manager or designated Superintendent. These equipments, systems or modules should be
tagged.
Live lines (containing products) should also be marked with stickers on which "LIVE LINE" is written.
Safe work procedures must be implemented in an effort to prevent injuries, loss of life, and damage to
equipment or environmental contamination during "start-up" and commissioning activities. It is
imperative that all companies strictly adhere to these procedures at all times for protection of its
employees and those around.
To undertake any work in a Pre-Commissioning or Commissioning area requires a specific Permit to Work.
Permits should be approved by the Commissioning Area Supervisor and Commissioning Manager or
designated Superintendent.
The Commissioning Manager is responsible for advising each person acting in a supervisory role within the
project of their responsibilities.
9.23.2 Training
TSK and subcontractor shall ensure all employees involved in pre-commissioning and start-up work are
trained in their task and associated hazards and dangers of their work.
All employees shall attend specific safety orientation training during this phase.
Only people who have received this orientation training should be allowed to perform work inside
restricted areas.
10 WELFARES
The location of the facilities will be planned and communicated at the beginning of the work, it will be
equipped with facilities for common use.
Hygiene and sanitary facilities refer to toilets/WC (including portable/chemical Site toilets), hand basins,
showers/wash rooms and locker rooms.
The Contractor shall install and maintain separated male and female hygiene and sanitary facilities fully
adequate in size, number and configuration in order to service the number its personnel, including where
relevant, its Subcontractors personnel, at its own expense.
TSK shall ensure that its hygiene and sanitary facilities comply with Applicable Laws, and:
• Showers and WC are partitioned from each other and have lockable doors for privacy;
• The Contractor shall ensure that these facilities are kept clean and promote hygienic conditions.
• The Contractor shall ensure that its personnel use the hygiene sanitary facilities for the purpose
for which they were installed.
• The Contractor shall ensure that no oil, chemicals or other foreign objects be disposed of into
these facilities.
• The Contractor shall be liable for any costs arising from any damage to the sewage and waste
water disposal system resulting from misuse on the part of the Contractor.
• The HSE Manager may, at its own discretion or be compelled by Applicable Laws, to install
collective or communal hygiene facilities, in part or entirely, on the Site. Where this is the case the
Contractor shall make a financial contribution towards the costs of installing, removing and
maintaining these facilities - this contribution will be calculated on a pro rata basis.
• The Contractor shall inform its personnel that the use of washrooms and toilet facilities which
form part of the final installation of the Project (e.g. toilets installed in the control room) is not
permitted.
TSK is responsible for ensuring the following minimum welfare facilities and arrangements are available at
the site:
One toilet seat for every 20 workers (including supplies such as toilet paper). In single cabin, with door and
inside locking, automatic loading and unloading of running water, toilet paper and hanger.
One washbasin for every 10 workers. With hot and cold running water, provision of mirror, soap and hand
drying.
One shower for every 10 workers. In single cabin, with hot and cold running water, with hanger and soap.
Chemical portable toilet cabins can be used in the worksite proximity installing individualized chemical
treatment of waste. Minimum one cabin per 25 workers near the workplace. The cabins have interior
zippered door that will not allow visibility from the outside.
Each locker room will be equipped with individual lockers and benches; in sufficient quantity to the
number of workers provided at least 2 m2 per worker and 2.30 m high.
10.2 CANTEEN
A suitable dining area shall be provided in accordance with sound general hygienic conditions. It shall be
protected against sun rays, dust and rains with solid and cleanable floors. The area shall be provided with
potable water, enough number of tables, seats and adequate facilities for heating food.
Solid and liquid wastes shall be removed promptly to keep a healthy environment.
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing fresh drinking water for its personnel and that it is
reasonably available in the immediate vicinity of the working areas to avoid any risk of dehydration.
As a rule the minimum quantity of fresh drinking water supplied by the Contractor to its personnel shall
be 1.5 litres per person per day. However, where local conditions and/or Applicable Laws require a larger
quantity, the Contractor shall meet this requirement.
The Contractor shall ensure that the water supply at its sanitary facilities such as toilets, showers, hand
basins, dishwashing amenities, etc., is maintained to the general standard of potable water. The
Contractor shall be responsible at its own expense for any additional treatment or filtration to achieve this
standard.
The Contractor shall inform its personnel that any other water on the Site in the permanently installed
plant systems and/or in the temporary plant systems containing industrial water or firefighting water is
not potable or drinkable.
10.4 ILLUMINATION
Adequate and appropriate illumination in Construction areas, runways, offices, shops and storage shall be
provided.
Lighting shall be comfortable and shall not expose employees or surroundings for disturbing glare.
11 DRIVING &TRAFFIC
TSK recognizes the risks related to the driving of light and heavy vehicles inside and outside the site, and
therefore emphasizes on the need to have close control and monitoring on such major risks. Measures
should be put in place in order to facilitate the safe movement of vehicular traffic, ensuring protection of
workers from passing traffic and minimizing interference with normal traffic.
Reduce risks due to site traffic it is required that the use of vehicles and trucks is properly managed. It is
recommended to:
• provide car parking for workers and visitors away from the work area and strictly control parking
within the work area;
• use gates or barriers to control entry into the work area and display the procedure for obtaining
entry;
• plan the location of stores and goods receiving area carefully to reduce any need for delivery
vehicle s to travel through site.
Speed limit signs will be placed at regular intervals within the Project site.
It shall be prohibited to use mobile phone while driving and to drive while impaired through drugs and
alcohol.
Site layout must be defined considering avoiding the need for vehicles to reverse. Where vehicles have to
reverse it is necessary to ensure:
• The driver has sufficient direct vision behind the vehicle to reverse safely.
• The vehicle is fitted with appropriate reversing alarms, vision aids such as mirrors CCTV and or
trained signaller is used to control the maneuver.
• Providing separate entry and exit gateway for vehicle and pedestrian.
• Where walkway need to cross vehicle routes provide a clearly signed well-lit crossing point.
• At site exits where vehicles may have to cross the public footway ensure that vehicles leaving the
site can see both ways along the footway before they need to cross it by.
• Provide physical barrier separating walkways from roadways: near loading bay, lorry unloading
areas, turning areas, high traffic routes, entrances and exits, marrow roadways or walkways, areas
with restricted vision.
• Particular attention to site entry/exit onto KSC/Estate haulage/public roads, appropriate speed
signage and control shall be required, ie road signs (warning, speed etc) speed humps and flag
men to control such road intersections.
12 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
These Emergency Procedures will provide TSK and Subcontractors employees with a set of guidelines for
response to an occupational health, safety and environmental accident or emergency situation.
All incidents or near incidents will be reported to the HSE Department. The incident will be handled
according to these procedures.
All Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental emergency situations that can arise inside and outside
the Project that do not form part of a specific site emergency plan, must be reported immediately to the
HSE Department.
Potential emergency situations are potential situations which need immediate attention that can have an
adverse impact on the health and safety of employees as well as on the environment, equipment and
property, wholly or partial. The HSE Department should be notified of any emergency situations.
Potential accidents are unexpected sudden occurrence, including fire or explosion leading to serious
danger to the public whether immediate or delayed. Potential accidents can also become an emergency
situation.
1. Fire-involving equipment
2. Vehicle accidents
3. Medical emergencies
8. Armed attacks
9. Occupation of buildings
• Electricity
• Water
• Refuse removal
• Sewerage; or
• Storms or other natural disasters
• Chemical spills
• Fires
• Explosions
• Air emissions
12.2 EVALUATION
During an emergency situation the Emergency Controller will convey the message to site officials and
offices next to him/her.
2. Emergency Controller Any senior person in that Department (if the Emergency Controller is not
available).
During evacuation, employees have to evacuate to known emergency assembly points which they will be
directed to go to. The Evacuation Marshall will direct personnel to the place identified as a safe place for
assembly or as indicated by the Evacuation Controller at site.
3. The following equipment must be available at the emergency control room (facilities):
• Telephone
• Drinking water
• Breathing apparatus
• Mutton cloth and scissors
• Roll call list
• Emergency plan
• Emergency First-Aid Kit
• Fire extinguishers
Emergency Controller
The primary function of the senior person in charge of an emergency will be to:
• Take immediate overall control of the emergency situation with prioritising protection of
life, protection of property and minimization of loss or damage.
Fire or explosion
• Endeavour to isolate or extinguish the fire, using the most suitable equipment at hand. (It is
however, of the utmost importance to note that it is not required of yourself to endanger
your own life)
• Notify Security.
• Ensure that the law enforcement agencies and other responsible departments are notified.
• Notify Security and state extent of casualties and whether an ambulance is required.
• Take note of the time and circumstances of accident, as it relates to your own knowledge.
Fire
• if possible, lock away all vital documents in strong rooms or fire proof cabinets
• close all windows and office doors behind you if working in an office
if you are not involved in the emergency, do not congregate at the scene
• no information will be divulged to the press, next of kin or any other than through the
managers in charge
Explosion
• Emerge from this cover only when instructed to or after the situation has stabilized
• Unless it is necessary to save a life do not touch or remove any objects as you may destroy
valuable clues; and
instructed:
Do not run.
• Do not shout.
Unless involved in the emergency, no action is required. For your own safety, know:
Chemical Spillage:
• Dispose it properly
Note: Nevertheless final alarm sound will be decided by both parties. (KSCL & TSK).
The HSE Manager will after knowledge of the incident, prepare comprehensive reports on the incident,
this report must be made available through the most effective means reasonably available on the
following:
• Any risks posed by the incident to public health, safety and property
• Any steps that should be taken in order to avoid or minimise the effects of the incident on
public health or the environment.
Responsibilities for the Emergency Manager will be assigned to the TSK HSE Manager. He/she shall be
easily contacted by relevant means of communications (normally mobile phones) in the event of an
emergency and be available to complete the duties assigned herein. If the TSK HSE Manager is not
available (e.g. illness, holidays, etc.) he/she shall delegate these functions to a replacement for the period
of absence (e.g. the TSK Construction Manager /TSK Deputy Construction Manager).
• Ensure that the all the employees and visitors onsite are aware of the emergency plan, by
receiving an appropriate induction training in English (or targeted person language) that will
explain the details of this emergency plan.
• Emergency response vehicles: Ambulance/medical vehicles, fire engines and police vehicles may
be required to ensure unobstructed access to site in case of emergency.
Prior to the commencement of the Project, local emergency services (ambulance and medical
services, police and fire and rescue) shall be consulted by TSK in relation to the availability of
emergency services to attend to road accidents associated with the Project.
• The EHS Manager / H&S Officer to contact the emergency services when required.
• Receive head counting results by each supervisor and activate the rescue team in case of any
missing person.
• Ensure that periodic drills are performed on site and review/approve emergency drill reports
• Once the emergency has been controlled, he/she must participate in the investigation and
implementation of corrective measures.
• Follow up the implementation of respective corrective and preventive actions to avoid any
reoccurrence.
The TSK HSE & Security Manager will have the following responsibilities:
• Deliver the induction training to visitors onsite and all TSK and subcontractors employees
• Undertake weekly site inspections through an HSE site inspection checklist to ensure requirements
of this plan are implemented including ensuring availability of emergency response equipment.
• Prepare monthly HSE reports for issue to Project Director to include general compliance with this
plan.
• Prepare emergency drill report to be undertaken and submit to Emergency Manager for approval.
Maintain the emergency plan updated taking into consideration the project execution plan,
machinery and materials to be used, and any emergencies occurred.
• Assist Project Director in the emergencies investigation analysis and provide guidance over the
definition of appropriate corrective and preventive actions to meet legislations and HSE
requirements.
• Notify Project Director of the emergency in order to provide consultation and guidance on the
investigation and implementation of corrective measures.
• Update the emergency preparedness and response plan when required during the construction
phase.
• Communicate emergency preparedness and response requirements to workers and drivers via
repeated Toolbox Talks (TBT).
• Daily site tours to ensure requirements of this plan are implemented including ensuring availability
of emergency response equipment.
SUBCONTRACTORS’ MANAGERS
• Ensure that employees onsite are aware of the emergency plan by receiving appropriate induction
training in their language that will explain the details of this emergency plan.
• Review the daily tasks execution plan in order to inform all working team supervisors about any
expected blockage of emergency routes and advice on alternative routes to be used.
• Receive head counting results by each supervisor and report immediately any missing person to
the Emergency Manager.
• Once the emergency has been controlled, he/she must participate in the investigation and
implementation of corrective measures.
Follow up the implementation of respective corrective and preventive actions to avoid any
reoccurrence, and ensure that changes in the emergency plan and equipment are included in the
induction training.
SUPERVISORS
For each working team one supervisor will be assigned to ensure emergency plan implementation in case
of an emergency. In case of any absence, (illness, holidays, etc.) the supervisor shall have a predefined
replacement that will execute the below mentioned responsibilities during the period of absence. These
responsibilities are:
• Maintain an updated list of the emergency responders in his/her team and ensure that they have
a red helmet and the respective badge on them.
• Ensure that all sub-teams have available means of communication in good operational condition
and the area that they work at has appropriate GSM coverage or radio reception.
• Ensure that appropriate emergency equipment are available at the working area (spill kits and first
aid kit) and report any omission.
• Coordinate the emergency responders of his/her team and ask for support if needed.
• Ensure that appropriate transportation means are available to gather the team at the assembly
point in case of an emergency.
• Follow daily tasks execution plan and inform the team about any expected blockage of existing
emergency routes and advice on the alternative routes to be taken.
• Get approval from the subcontractor manager for any deviation from the daily tasks plan (change
of the location or type of activities to be performed) in order for the subcontractor manager to
inform the rest of the teams accordingly.
• Perform the head counting at the assembly point and report results to the subcontractor manager.
• Report any emergency situation to the subcontractor manager and ask for additional support
(paramedic or external resources).
• Ensure that the members of his/her team are informed about the results of each
incident/accident/emergency case investigation analysis.
• Encourage his/her team to report any hazardous observation or any positive idea that can
influence the emergency plan respectively.
EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
The TSK HSE and Security Manager in coordination with subcontractor managers will select and nominate
emergency responders (to include first aiders and firefighters) whom will be responsible for the tasks
identified below. It will be ensured that for each 100 employees at any time, there will be one (1) first
aider and one (1) fire extinguisher.
• Ensure that they have a red helmet and the respective badge on them at all times.
• Report any emergency situation to the supervisor and ask for additional support (paramedic or
external resources) if required.
• Safety equipment and procedures to reduce the risks means for extinguishing the fire and dealing
with spills modes of transport and disposal.
• Respond to any emergency or support an incident in other areas and attempt to contain the
emergency with the means available as per the emergency plan and training received.
• A high degree of general safety and security, including information on evacuation procedures in
the event of an emergency.
WORKERS
• Check that they have appropriate means of communication with them and that they are working
properly.
• Ensure that they know the location of emergency equipment in their area (first aid kits and spill
kits) and report any damage, omission or malfunction to their supervisors.
• Ensure that they know the emergency responders in their working team.
• In case of any emergency they must inform directly their supervisors and assist the fmc emergency
response team providing any necessary information for the incident they have witnessed.
• In case they will be asked to, they must gather at the assigned assembly point. In case there is
enough time they should turn off all the machinery, equipment and installations in use, unless
they are instructed differently by their supervisor. At the assembly point they must wait until the
headcount is completed. Any missing person from their team must be reported immediately to
the team's supervisor.
• Participate in the case investigation analysis and provide all necessary information.
• Report any hazardous observation or submit any improvement idea that can have an impact on
the emergency plan.
TSK PARAMEDIC
• Maintain the TSK first aid facility in good condition to include hygiene, cleaning and housekeeping.
All necessary medicines must be readily available and all outdated products must be immediately
removed and disposed according to local legislation requirements.
• Implement first aid and keep employee health stable until he/she reaches to the nearest hospital.
The following list covers basic actions to take in an emergency. These steps apply to almost any emergency
and should be followed in sequence.
• Stay Calm
• Take Command
• Provide Protection
• Maintain Contacts
Stay Calm – your example can influence others and thereby aid the emergency response. Be good with
well heart; lead the others in the emergency situation, use common sense with patient. Stay calm.
Assess the Situation – Determine what happened and what the emergency is. Look at the overall scope.
What happened to whom and what will effect if no action taken? Try to identify the cause that must be
controlled to eliminate, ongoing or further danger.
Take Response – The most senior person on the scene should take charge and summon help from the
emergency services. DO NOT wait the senior staff if it is a critical situation.
Provide Protection – Try to eliminate further losses if you are safe to do so. Safeguard the area. Control the
energy source causing the emergency. Protect victims, equipment, materials and accident scene from
continuing damage or further hazards. Divert traffic, prevent object from falling, shut down equipment or
utilities, and take other necessary measures. Preserve the accident scene; only disturb what is essential to
maintain life or relieve human suffering and prevent immediate or further losses. It needs the evidence of
cause or culprits for the fact.
Aid and Manage – Provide first aid or help those already doing so. Manage personnel at the scene.
Organize the work force to assemble at the emergency assembly points. Control the assembled personnel
and warn for further evacuation process, guide the emergency agencies and prepare for other hearts and
mind job for save personnel and further damage or loss of property.
Maintain Contacts – Keep emergency services informed of situation. Contact utilities such as gas, electric,
hydro where required. For the emergency contacts, find Annex A of this plan. This emergency contact nos.
and reporting flow chart will be displayed at office and new building corridors, notice boards and where as
necessary. Reviews will be maintained by the H&S Dept. upon the site progress report from construction
manager and project manager.
No major fires are expected at this Project. The most likely event related to fire is a heavy equipment,
generator or piece of equipment caught on fire due to electric shock or overheating.
It has been demonstrated that individuals who have been intensively drilled in the proper procedure to
follow in a fire emergency, will react swiftly and correctly to minimize the dangers to themselves and their
fellow employees. Information on each of the following steps should be followed:
• Report - Fires discovered on site shall be immediately reported to the Emergency Response
Coordinator.
• Evaluate - If the fire is small enough so as not to endanger personnel, determine the appropriate
fire extinguisher and attempt to extinguish the fire.
If the fire is beyond the person’s capability to safely extinguish, the ERC shall be notified about this fact
(meaning that the fire is still alive), and stand by for First Response Team to take over the situation.
Warnings of high winds that have the potential to impact the safety of a community are typically
distributed by the local government emergency organization via radio and television stations. In the event
any employee becomes aware of a severe weather warning, the Site Project Manager and HSE Manager
must be notified.
Report - Announce to on site personnel the severe weather condition, and determine if the office trailers
provide shelter or if Evacuation of site personnel is necessary or if it is safe for everyone to be sent home
for the remainder of the shift. TSK will also determine what other precautions will be taken to ensure the
safety of personnel and reduce property loss.
The communication is spread out via email to subcontractors HSE Representatives who have to make sure
that site activity shut down and employees are sheltered.
12.6.3 Earthquake
The Project is not located in a seismic area, however in case of an earthquake large enough to endanger
people on site, proceed as follows:
• If you are indoors, stay indoors. Stay clear of windows, mirrors, bookshelves, and file cabinets.
• If you are outdoor, inform employees to get out into the open, away from equipment, concrete
frameworks, scaffolding or any other facility that may collapse down. Earthquake lasts usually
seconds, so stay calm and wait for the event to finish.
• If you detect injured or trapped personnel, proceed as indicated in Personal Injury topic.
TSK will developed a specific procedure to reduce the risk of heat-related disorders by reducing the
potential for an increase of internal body temperature and to assist in the assessment of the heat
stress conditions for TSK and subcontractors personnel.
Heat stress is a significant occupational problems in Africa. Heat stress in dependent on the work
place conditions and the physical activity being undertaken by the person. High temperature, high
thermal radiation, high humidity, low air movement, high activity levels in the work place and the
need to wear personal protective clothing, all combine to elevate the body temperature, resulting in
heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. The same degree of exposure may produce different
effects depending upon the susceptibility of the person exposed.
The main control measures are working time, training, clothing, TWL measurement, provision of
water, access to shade, first aid facilities, etc…
• Witness or involved driver shall inform its Supervisor. • Impact shall be promptly assessed for
further action.
• Should the area or road have to remain closed and not available for any reason, inform security
personnel, first aid and/or medical services and CONTRACTOR Site Manager for adequate traffic
management. Post signs to warn of the situation.
• Monitor for additional impacts or effect prior to considering the emergency finished.
• Remediate and rehabilitate the affected area by cleaning all residual bits or products.
12.6.6 Spills
OIL SPILL
Any oil remaining on the ground is to be collected using oil spill kit. The spill is to be surrounded by the kit
and then the area of the spill is to be slowly reduced by enclosing the absorbent. The absorbent pads will
be used to absorb the oil. Once all of the oil on the ground surface has been collected, he absorbent
agents themselves are to be appropriately stored and disposed;
All contaminated materials are to be handled as hazardous waste. The contaminated material shall be
collected and appropriately stored.
Contaminated materials will be stored in plastic barrels with tightly closing lids. These barrels are to be
stored in a concrete lined bund if available. In absence of such a bund at the site as a short-term storage
alternative, a double plastic lined bund will be used. Barrels will be placed on plastic or wooden pallets in
the temporary double plastic lined bund and not directly on the plastic; and
Conventional metal barrels will not be used, however if there are no alternatives the materials may be
stored in them providing they are covered with plastic sheet tightly fastened to prevent Aeolian
distribution and again are stored in an appropriately bunded location to prevent leakage will the barrels
suffer corrosion.
CHEMICAL SPILL
Only attempt containment and cleanup operations of spilt substances when it can be performed safely;
Liquid spills – If the spill is liquid its path will be blocked or diverted and then soaked up using an absorbent
material such as sand;
Gaseous spills/leaks – A gaseous leak must be stopped at the source as soon as possible and will then
disperse in the air;
Contaminated soils and clean-up materials from spills will be handled properly using personal protective
equipment, stored in a suitable container that is then labelled and stored in the appropriate location for
subsequent disposal;
Contaminated materials will be stored in plastic barrels with tightly closing lids. These barrels are to be
stored in a concrete lined bund if available. In absence of such a bund at the site as a short-term storage
alternative, a double plastic lined bund will be used;
Barrels will be placed on plastic or wooden pallets in the temporary double plastic lined bund and not
directly on the plastic; and
Conventional metal barrels will not be used, however if there are no alternatives the materials may be
stored in them providing they are covered with plastic sheet tightly fastened to prevent Aeolian
distribution and again are stored in an appropriately bunded location to prevent leakage will the barrels
suffer corrosion.
If the injured person’s injury is serious or if his/her life is in danger, call Ambulance.
If neck or back injuries are suspected then the injured is to be stabilized while waiting for the Ambulance.
Ensure that measures are taken to flag Emergency Services down and to direct them to the incident.
Do not disturb the scene of the accident unless for further rescue purposes.
Take names of witnesses and photos of area and injury if possible, to assist with the root cause
investigation and to put proper controls in place to prevent similar incidents.
Notify Supervisor, Construction Manager and HSE Coordinator or Safety Representative on same shift of
incident.
RECOGNIZE: When you may have encountered a munition and that munitions are dangerous.
RETREAT: Do not approach, touch, move or disturb it, but carefully leave the area.
REPORT:
• Inform TSK Project Director /Construction Manager /HSE Coordinator
• Inform the Police who will initiate a request for the military dispose of the item.
• Remain calm
• Keep the caller on line as long as possible to obtain the most information you can. Document the
conversation.
In case an explosive and/or war ammunition is found, do not manipulate, touch or alter the device. Mark
the area and report immediately to HSE Dpt.
12.6.10 COVID 19
The new Coronavirus COVID-19 is a strain of the coronavirus family that had not been previously identified
in humans. It is the definitive name given by the WHO. Coronaviruses are responsible for illnesses ranging
from the common cold to more serious diseases, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Failure.
The virus is transmitted from person to person when you have close contact with a sick person.
• Cough
If you have the first three symptoms you must inform HSE Dpt. If
the illness is not treated in time these symptoms can get worse
The "incubation period" is the time between infection by the virus and the appearance of symptoms of the
disease. Most estimates of the incubation period for COVID-19 range from 1 to 14 days and is generally
around five days.
• Wearing of masks
The use of the mask is mandatory. Depending the pandemic situation and government regulations, the
option of remove it will be considered.
• Social distancing
Social distancing aims, through a variety of means, to minimize contact between individuals and thus
reduce the possibility of new infections.
Visitor limitation
Travel restrictions
• Hygiene promotion
Reinforcement of the cleanliness of the facilities, with special attention to the surfaces that can
favour transmission (reception, common areas, doorknobs)
Permanent arrangement of cleaning and disinfection means in workplaces, especially in toilets and
common areas.
Dissemination of basic hygiene measures: hand washing, covering mouth/nose when coughing or
sneezing
Hand hygiene is the main measure of prevention and control of infection. Hand washing with soap
and water, or an alcohol-based solution, is equally protective and should be done frequently. Hand
sanitiser dispensers will be provided.
You should cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze with a tissue and then throw it
away. If you don't have a tissue, you should cough or sneeze into your arm at the inner corner of
your elbow so as not to contaminate your hands.
If you suffer an unexpected coughing fit and accidentally cover yourself with your hand, wash your
hands immediately.
All those meetings that involve the movement of different workers between centres shall be
carried out, except in cases of force majeure, by videoconference.
Unnecessary physical contact between staff should be avoided and safety distances should be
maintained as much as possible, especially in common areas where concentrations should also be
avoided (coffee machines, water dispensers, reprography rooms, etc.)
Trips and journeys that are not strictly necessary shall be avoided, and where appropriate, the use
of public transport shall be avoided.
Visits and meetings with external personnel in our facilities will be limited, encouraging
communication through alternative communication systems (videoconferences, e-mail, telephone)
if necessary.
A minimum safety distance of 1.5 metres shall be maintained between persons in necessarily
faceto-face contacts.
A delivery area will be made available for the reception of external packages.
Safety gloves and masks will be used by personnel for package handling.
For the reception of supplies, external personnel will be stopped at the entrance of the facilities,
maintaining a safety distance of 2 meters, carrying out the reception in the area enabled for this
type of delivery.
In the case of transporters, the driver will be restricted from getting out of the vehicle, unless it is
essential, and in this case, limitations will be established for the passage and presence of this
external personnel, respecting the obligatory distance of 2 meters.
• At the workplace
Place posters with prevention information (how to sanitize your hands, how to cough or sneeze) in
clearly visible places.
put uncovered, wide-mouth baskets for people to throw away used tissues,
keep regular contact surfaces clean and disinfected (counters, railings, handles, doors)
All resources shall be provided to apply rapid first aid and trauma response in the place where the injured
person is located, including a cardio respiratory animation system, followed by stabilisation and evacuation
to special medical care in a dedicated facility.
There shall be provided and kept clean and in good repair a sufficient number of suitable first-aid boxes or
cases, which shall, while work is going on be reasonably accessible to all positions on the site where
persons are working.
Every first-aid box or case provided in pursuance of this regulation shall be distinctively marked “FIRST-AID”
and placed under the charge of a responsible person who shall be readily available while persons for
whom it is provided are working on the site and whose name shall be plainly indicated in a prominent
place on or near the box or case. All first aid boxes shall be inspected regularly.
It shall be provided and maintained in good order and in a clean condition a properly constructed and
suitable first-aid room. The first-aid room shall be used only for purposes of treatment and rest and will be
in charge of qualified medical personnel which shall include at least one medical professional with
experience in treatment of industrial injuries, accidents and emergencies who shall always be readily
available during working hours. A record of all cases of accident or sickness treated at the room.
• a sink having smooth impervious surface with hot and cold water always available;
• a couch;
• sufficient blanket and hot water bottles; and a foot bath or basin or bowl suitable for use as
a foot bath.
Each subcontractor is required to have the minimum number of employees trained on First Aid shall be of
1 to every 20 employees and it is also required a first-aid kit for every 20 employees.
Likewise, the TSK and Subcontractors shall ensure that qualified staff are present at all time to provide first
aid and shall foresee the hospital where his personnel will be transported in case of requiring more than
first aid treatment and be ensure that his employees be aware with the first aid medical centre and other
first aid arrangement through the induction session prior to working on site.
TSK and subcontractors will comply with Project EIA on all environmental issues.
Listed below are waste streams that could potentially be generated from construction of the generating
facility. All wastes generated during the construction phase would be handled, stored on site temporarily,
and disposed of according to standard procedures.
Dewatered sludge and solid wastes that can easily be biologically and chemically decompose in the natural
environment. Examples include paper, dehydrated sludge sewage, animal waste, trash and other putrid
remains. Also, there are some non-hazardous wastewater will be generated during construction,
commissioning and operations, including sanitary wastewater, equipment wash water, and storm water
runoff.
Project construction activities will result in generation of significant amount of inert solid wastes, including
lumber, excess concrete, metal and glass scrap, and empty containers used for non-hazardous substances.
Management of these wastes will be the responsibility of the subcontractor. Typical management practices
include recycling, proper temporary storage of waste and debris, and housekeeping of work areas.
The wastes left after recycling will be transported to disposal in municipal land fill area. No part of this type
on construction waste should be mixed with the domestic solid waste generated. These solid wastes
should be handled separately.
Paper, wood, glass, and plastics will be generated from packing materials, waste lumber, insulation, and
empty non-hazardous chemical containers.
Waste that cannot be recycled will be disposed of weekly in a designated landfill by the local authority.
Metal
Metal will include steel from welding/cutting operations, packing materials, and empty non-hazardous
chemical containers. Also, metal waste will be generated from packing materials and electrical wiring. All
metal waste will be recycled where practical and sold to the secondary traders.
Concrete
Waste concrete will be sold to the local disposal traders and some of the concrete will used for site
development at surrounding.
Sanitary waste from construction activities will be collected and disposed to the septic tank.
Storm water runoff will be managed in accordance with the drainage design of the power project.
Hazardous waste that may be generated during the construction phase of the project includes small
amounts of contaminated soil or other solids and small volumes of waste oil, cleaning fluids, solvents,
paints, batteries, lighting lamps, and welding materials. Many of these wastes would be recycled. Some
hazardous solid waste, such as welding materials, dried paint and solvent, may also be generated.
Most of the hazardous waste generated during commissioning and operations will consist of liquid waste,
such as flushing and cleaning fluids.
The wastes that require disposal would be characterized based on generator knowledge or analytical
testing to determine the appropriate management and handling procedures.
Once properly characterized, the wastes would be temporarily stored at the site in appropriate containers,
according to all applicable hazardous waste storage law. The waste will be removed from the site with a
regular interval for safe disposal.
Subcontractors are responsible for waste management and for notifying Principal Contractor what kind and
quantities of waste is going to be generated.
During the development of the work, a systematic must be set to ensure that the management of the
waste generated is carried out according to the requirements specified in the legislation, ensuring
adequate protection of people and the environment.
Systematics for the appropriate management of the waste generated during construction and operations
will be made on the basis of the legislation in force.
All construction processes associated waste, both hazardous and urban or inert. Therefore, these principles
will be considered when developing waste management guidelines:
• The correct disposal of waste generated by its removing to waste disposal area.
• To locate containers for the storage and transportation of waste generated to the waste
disposal
• Containers or holders of materials that can be reused as the pallets or coils will prevent its
deterioration and shall be returned to the supplier.
• The life of the auxiliary materials will be exhausted promoting reuse in the largest number of
works, so the maintenance measures are very important.
• All staff involved in the work will have minimum knowledge of waste prevention and proper
management of them.
• Responsible for the collection of materials in the work will meet the conditions for storage,
expiration and storage specified by the manufacturer or supplier for all materials that are
received at work.
• Containers, which contain products, will be emptied completely before cleaning or removal,
especially with hazardous products.
• Correct storage of all stockpiles will be avoiding spills, mixing between materials, exposure to
inclement weather, breakage of packaging or materials.
• Area for the recycling will be established properly marked, indicating clearly necessary for
each type of waste containers.
• Avoid the proximity between waste characteristics may involve an increase in the danger.
• Identify clearly legible and indelible waste containers; identify and signal the nature of the
risks that cause waste containing.
• Never mix hazardous dangerous waste among themselves or with non-hazardous waste.
• Separate and place hazardous waste in the specific containers for their proper management.
• Separate non-hazardous waste and dispose of them in specific locations for each of them.
• Containers that have contained hazardous substances are also hazardous waste. They must
be similarly managed to the residue of substances that has content.
• Waste which, by its nature, can be swept away by the wind, as plastics (packaging, bags,
etc.), roles, must be stored in closed containers, in order to prevent its dissemination by the
work area and the outside of the enclosure.
• Work camp must have one or more containers with its corresponding cover for municipal
solid waste to generate workers. These containers must be correctly identified in such a way
that all personnel know where each type of waste is stored.
• All types of waste being generated throughout the construction phase must be noted and
identified and a checklist must be produced in order to monitor the quantity of recyclable
waste materials recovered and non-recyclable waste materials disposed.
The Contractor will install waste disposal area, as pick up point for all of the waste generated at site will be
established. Containers or bins will be provide by the Subcontractor.
Below a list of the necessary containers is given depending on the waste that will be generated:
If necessary deposits of lower volume will be established in different areas on site, to facilitate further
collection and cleaning of the work area.
Subcontractors are responsible for removing waste from intermediate collection point to waste disposal
area established by the Contractor.
All subcontractor companies that may generate hazardous waste during the planned actions at site is
responsible for the correct waste intermediate collection and transport to waste disposal area.
A good management of the Hazardous Waste begins to carry out a proper packaging, labelling and storage.
In this respect the obligations of the undertaking of Hazardous Waste are:
• Separate properly and not to mix hazardous waste, particularly avoiding those mixtures that
pose a dangerous increase or hinder their management.
• Package and label the containers containing hazardous waste according to the legislation in
force.
• Immediately inform to the Contractor in the event of disappearance, loss of the hazardous
Waste.
• The storage should be avoided drag rain pollutants and pollution of the soil, so it is must
have tight ground, as well as in closed site.
• To avoid pollution deriving from accidental spills, they shall have watertight floor and
retention basins. The containment basins should be able to contain a volume equivalent to
the maximum between the reservoir of greater volume and 10% of the total volume stored.
Use only containers and closures that prevent the loss of contents. Containers or packages containing
hazardous waste must be labeled in a clear, legible and indelible. The reason is the safety for the proper
management of waste in all circumstances.
• Data from the waste producer: Company name, address and telephone.
• Risk Pictogram. To indicate the nature of the risks should be used pictograms.
The label shall be attached firmly. Other previous labels must be retired to avoid confusions.
Risks pictograms will be used in packaging to indicate the nature of the dangers.
• Symbols, drawed in black and yellow-orange background. (The rest of the label may be on a
white background and black letters).
You must keep in mind that when you assign to a residue more than one indicator of risk.
Subcontractors must keep records of internal control of the management and disposal of hazardous waste
that at least will have the following content:
• Origin of the wastes, indicating if they come from own produce or importation
Date and description of treatment and disposal operations as a producer if authorized to perform
management operations on site.
Special care should be taken while transporting the equipment through existing installations. Where routes
pass through sensitive sites, it is recommended to install barriers to protect sites from noise and emission.
Maintenance of engines and exhaust systems are recommended to minimize emission. In order to prevent
noise and air pollution it is recommended to construct permanent hard surfaces in the roads connecting to
the construction site. It is also recommended to inspect the roadway regularly. Moreover, unpaved roads
should be well compacted and maintained through sprinkling using binder and additives.
Construction materials at the site should be properly covered while hauled and stored, roads properly
cleaned and water sprayed in order to minimize concentration of dust in air. Vehicle movement to and
from the site should be properly managed to ensure that is does not significantly aggravate the traffic
problem and air pollution.
There would generate some noise due to the equipment operation and traffic movement in the project site
during construction period. It should be noted that these noise sources are point sources and will be used
for a short duration during the initial stages of the construction works. However, to a receptor, the
cumulative effects of the generated noise may cause annoyance.
15 MOTIVATION PROGRAM
Safety programs are designed to motivate employees to focus on being safer at their workplace, in all sorts
of ways: by developing defensive driving habits, taking frequent breaks, choosing ergonomics, and more. A
properly designed safety incentive program not only rewards safe work, but also promotes proactive
behavior such as making safety suggestions to others, identifying hazards and participating in safety
committees.
TSK encourages good HSE performance by providing a rewards and recognition program for its employees.
TSK would recommend all subcontractors implement a reward and recognition program at site. This may
be based on individuals, teams or other groups.
1. Personally thank employees. Everyone wants to be thanked for doing a good job. Thank
them spontaneously, face-to-face, in writing, or both. Do it early, often, and, if you want it to count,
make sure the tone conveys genuine appreciation.
2. Take time. Recognition is important to employees. Take the time needed to personally meet
with and actively listen to employees--as much as they need or want.
3. Provide specific feedback. Regularly talk with the employee about performance and how it
impacts the person, the department, and the organization.
4. Create a supportive work environment. Employees work best in a work environment that
is open, trusting, and fun. Encourage and reward new ideas and initiative.
5. Provide information. Information should be shared with employees, not used merely to
control employees. Let them in on how the company works: how it makes and loses money.
6. Involve employees. They are adults and need to be involved in decisions, especially those
that affect them.
7. Promote ownership. Involve employees so the feeling of ownership grows in their work
and work environment.
8. Recognize, reward, and promote people. Set standards of performance and, according to
their performance, recognize employees; support low and marginal performers so that they may
either improve or leave.
9. Give people a chance. People need time to grow and learn new skills. Partner with
employees so they can meet their personal goals within the context of the organization’s goals.
10. Celebrate successes. Privately and publicly at meetings, tout the successes of the company,
of the department, and of individuals.
The following actions shall be taken to raise HSE Awareness among employees:
o The updated Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Policy and Certificates shall be
prominently displayed in conspicuously places that are frequented by the project personnel.
o Place HSE Awareness posters, slogans and reminders along the construction site and office/
temporary in places related with the message to be given.
o Erect a board at a prominent location at the entry to the project site, showing the HSE performance
and achievements.
o Bulletin boards inside and outside SUBCONTRACTOR offices to post general information on safety
statistics and notices, including longest period worked without a lost time.
o Recognition flags or similar for best HSE performance for specific SUBCONTRACTOR.
o Issuing periodic newsletters on different HSE topics. o Banners or video films when and where
possible.
o Project Manager liaise with Safety Department must ensure that a proper sign board relating to
minimum standard requirement for working on site are provided with proportional size at the front
gate.
o Safety Banner and poster to remind all people in the workplace about the important of following
safety rules and procedures must be provided. Displayed them at the strategic place so that people
can easily read.
o Specific Safety Sign Board must be provided for each particular hazards that exist at site (including
safety line) to warn people at site.
o Warning Ticket will be applied when people are not follow safe working practices and safety rules that
had been socialized to them through safety induction.
o The consultation forum will be made for all people who get caught do some violation.
o The penalty system will be applied to the violation and to the subcontractor who can not performed
their good safety practices.
o The project Manager liaise with safety department will give rewards to the employees who have good
participation in safety at least once a month. Total number will be decided depend on the nature of
the site
o Achievement of 500.000 man-hours free lost time injury will be considered to have some reward and
will be provided to all people in the project.
Failure to comply with any part of the project HSE Program will not be tolerated. Employees who are
discharged from the project site for noncompliance with the Project HSE Program will not be eligible for
reemployment on the project. Disciplinary Actions should be documented.
The Illovo Group safety card system (Safety Card System) will be followed in the project. In terms of the
Safety Card System, safety violation cards will be issued by any of the Employer´s line managers,
contracting managers and/or the Employer´s HSE Manger to the contractor and/or the Contractor´s
personnel executing the works on the following basis:
• Horseplay
A contractor´s line manager or supervisor observing an unsafe work practice or condition and failing to
stop or correct the situation.
• Gross negligence or non-compliance to a safe work procedure which action leads to an injury to
the violating party or another person.
All Red Cards issued will be investigated by the contractor a report signed off by the Employer´s HSE
Manager.
Red card issued will be valid for a period of six months from date of issue.
On receipt of three yellow cards by the contractor or any of the Contractor´s personnel, the contractor will
be subjected to a formal inquiry an issued a red card.
On receipt by the Contractor or any of the Contractor’s Personnel of one red card, the Contractor will be
subjected to a formal inquiry and may be given a final written warning at the Employer’s discretion. This
final warning will remain valid for a period of three continuous months from the date of issue of the red
card. Should the same member of the t Contractor’s Personnel receive a second red card, while a previous
red card remains valid, on written request from the Employer, the Contractor shall remove that person
from the Employer’s premises and provide a suitably qualified replacement.
Should the Contractor receive a third red card while two other red cards remain valid, it shall constitute a
material breach of the Contract, entitling the Employer to exercise the remedies available to it in respect of
a material breach in terms of the Contract.
During the execution of any Works, the Employer’s authorised representatives and/or the Employer’s
SHERQ manager shall have the right to inspect the Contractor’s equipment, and any plant and materials
supplied by the Contractor to ensure compliance with the provisions of this SHE Specification, the SA OHS
Act and any applicable Laws of the Country.
The site disciplinary policy should be clearly communicated during the site HSE induction training provided
to all.
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