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1.0 Health, Safety and Environment Policy
MJEPS management acknowledges their responsibilities ensuring their
employees, client's employees, subcontractors and other third parties enjoy safe
and healthy working and living condition and protecting the environment. We
define the following objectives in support of the fulfillment of our obligations.
Implement measurable goals for promoting continual improvement towards zero Accident / Incidents and the protection of Health, Safety and Environment.
Recognize the importance of the on-going involvement and commitment of
management and employee in the health, safety and environment.
Assuming preventive rather than retroactive measures.
Providing opportunities for educating, training and promotional activities for all our employees to enhance HSE consciousness, discipline and practices.
Ensure that employees & sub-contractors comply and practice HSE in
accordance to the company, clients and government policies and standards;
Closely monitor the state of well-being and safety of all our employees and the public.
Documentation, Inspection and Audit by using procedures that clearly instruct
personnel on safe working practices.
Maintenance of equipment, machinery, tools and vehicles to a guaranteed safe working condition and implement appropriate, documented maintenance.
Complying with International and Local regulations concerning the classification
and operation of equipment, vehicles, tools, procedures and personnel.
Mohammed Al-Jarallah Equipments & Petroleum Services W.L.L is responsible
and committed to the health and safety of people and protection of the
environment & firmly believe this commitment adds value to their customers and
employees.
Chairman Mohammed Al-Jarallah Equipments & Petroleum Services W.L.L
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2.0. GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
The goal of MJEPS is accident free completion of the project and the HSE objectives
during operation phase are as under:-
The highest standard of Health, Safety and Environment Protection are
recognized by MJEPS as criteria for good performance in the same way as
Quality, Cost Control and Productivity. HSE standards will be measured
constantly throughout the duration of the contract in a similar way as Quality,
Cost Control and productivity.
The responsibility for identifying potentially hazardous aspects of the Project
rests with all individuals involved in the design, engineering, construction,
commissioning and operation of the Project.
Each member of the Project Management Team will aim to ensure that the
Project HSE Plan is adhered to by :-
Complying with the minimum requirements stated in the HSE Plan and any
additional guidance or instructions provide by MJEPS's management & Client's
management.
Bringing to the attention of appropriate personnel any feature, which could affect
the safety of installations, to enable all reasonable precautions to be taken to
eliminate or minimize its effects.
Ensuring as a minimum, that the individual responsibilities under current and
proposed legislation are understood and complied with.
Ensuring that HSE objectives are known and understood at all levels of the
Project organization, by establishing effective communications throughout.
Supporting the HSE objectives by clear strategies based on continuous
improvement of goals that enhance the management of HSE at all both of the
Project i.e. lifting & logistics operations.
In particular, the HSE objectives during the lifting & logistics services phase are:-
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To comply with all applicable Health, Safety and Environment Regulations,
relevant to the local Regulations and standards as required by the Contract.
Identify all potential hazards associated with the execution of the Project, and to
develop prevention, control and mitigation measures to eliminate or minimize
harm to people, damage to plant or equipment, or adverse impact on the
environment.
The Project HSE objectives are reached by
Setting HSE targets and monitoring HSE performance through statistical
indicators. Motivating personnel at all levels on HSE issues and communicating
clear commitments.
Also verifying HSE performance by, Monitoring that each activity is performed in
accordance with the specified procedures complete with all control and recovery
measures in place.
Investigate accidents/incidents and dangerous occurrences with the final
objective to prevent recurrence.
Monitor that health conditions in the workplace meet all the applicable laws and
standards.
Ensuring that suitable Programs and safe working procedures are in place for
MJEPS's work force.
The main Safety objective for MJEPS's personnel and workforce during lifting &
logistics operation is to achieve no loss of life or property damage resulting
from an accident as stated in this plan.
3.0 ORGANIZATION CHART
The Management Organization Chart is placed at Attachment 1of this document. The HSE Organization Chart is placed at Attachment 2 of this document.
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4.0 SAFETY ORGANIZATION
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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4.0 SAFETY ORGANIZATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
4.1 MJEPS MANAGEMENT
MJEPS Management shall be responsible for overall administration of Health, Safety and Environment Programs through out the Contractor personnel.
Every 6 month the safety review meeting shall be conducted.
In a meeting, most of the MJEPS top-level management member shall be
present.
Decision from this meeting shall be final.
Any correction to the HSE Management system shall be reviewed in this
meeting.
Any implementation regarding HSE Program shall be finalized in this meeting.
4.2 PROJECT MANAGER
Project Manager is responsible for over all administration of Health, Safety and Environment Programs through out the Contract. Project manager shall be responsible for the development and implementation of the safety, health and environmental programs of the project.
Assist the Project engineers and all supervisory personnel are doing safe practices. The duties and responsibilities of project manager's for the site, but not limited to: Review minutes of weekly / Monthly safety meetings.
Investigate accidents with a team to take suitable measures to prevent similar
accidents in future.
Monitor commissioning & installation, Maintenance operations at job sites for
Compliance with corporate and client's policies.
Act as a consultant on safety matters for all departments and project sites.
Assures that the Subordinates have a thorough understanding of their HSE
responsibility.
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Establishes controls to assure uniform performance in compliance with Health
Safety and Environment Program element.
Motivates the Organization to result in the maintenance of high quality HSE on all
construction, / work site.
Ensure that safety practices are not violated even at the cost of progress of job.
Conduct safety award function to promote awareness to workers and others at
site.
Evaluate and report directly to corporate management in safety related issues.
To procure or arrange for the necessary personal protective equipments (PPE).
If any work found unsafe he has full right to stop the work unless it is rectified.
4.3 HSE MANAGER / COORDINATOR
Formulate, Develop, Establish the company health, safety and environmental
policies, rules and regulations, programs and procedures in consistent with the
Government Standards, Clients and Corporate goals.
Coordinate company efforts in the uniform implementation of the MJEPS and
Clients rules and regulations.
Continuously maintain health, safety and environmental awareness, orient and
train employees and other relevant parties on the safe work practices,
procedures & rules and regulations.
Install and institutionalize the approved company health, safety and
environmental policies, rules and regulations, programs and procedures.
Periodically review and update the manual and taking into consideration the
company’s experience in implementing it to assure of its continuous
effectiveness.
Recommend to management amendments, supplements and the like that shall
improve the plan.
Conduct inspection and audit, studies, researches and the like relative to health
safety and environment and make reports.
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Secretary, corporate Health, Safety and Environment Committee and manage
the department.
Recommend suspension to all health, safety and environmental regulation
violators in the company.
Stop the operation in cases where:
1) Any danger of the employee, Clients and Clients properties or
MJEPS company property.
2) No approved Clients work permits in the site.
Perform other related Health, Safety & Environment jobs.
4.4 HSE ENGINEER
The Project Safety Engineer's responsibilities for the site include, but not limited to:
Conducts weekly / monthly safety meetings with engineers to discuss the various
unsafe action and conditions at the site.
Arranging for the site safety committee.
Prepare a safety plan for the Project.
Install / institutionalize the approved company health, safety and environmental
policies, rules and regulations, programs and procedures.
Report directly to the Project / Division Manager.
Liaise closely with the HSE Coordinator / Manager.
Administer in assigning the Safety Officers.
Administer in implementation of MJEPS and Clients Health, Safety &
Environmental rules and regulations, standards and procedures in the company.
Conduct Health, Safety and Environmental awareness, orient, train employees,
and other relevant parties on the safe work practices, procedure and rules and
regulations.
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Periodically review and update the manual and taking into consideration the
company’s experience in implementing it to assure of its continuous
effectiveness.
Recommend to the safety Coordinator / Manager the amends, supplements and
the like that shall improve the manual and procedure.
Conduct inspection / audit, studies researches and the like relative to Health,
Safety & Environment and submit report.
Assist the corporate Health, Safety & Environment Committee.
Recommend suspension to all health, safety and environmental regulation
violators in the company.
Stop the operation in cases where:
1) Any danger of the employee, Clients and Clients properties or MJEPS
company property.
2) No approved Clients work permits in the site.
Prepare the reports according to the company and client requirement such as
monthly, weekly, waste manifest report etc...
Perform other related Health, Safety & Environment jobs.
4.5 SAFETY SUPERVISOR / OFFICER
The Safety Supervisors shall assist the Safety Engineer by ensuring that the provisions
of the HSE Plan and other HSE related requirements are correctly complied with
MJEPS personnel in working area.
The Safety Supervisors general responsibilities, but not limited to:
To identify and appraise the potential safety, fire, health and environmental
hazards in the site and recommend corrective / preventive measures.
Advising the Safety Engineer of any necessary required actions to improve
working and living conditions in the field under their individual responsibility.
Report directly to the Project Manager.
Liaise closely with the HSE Engineer and Coordinator.
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Administer in the implementation of MJEPS and Clients health, safety and
environmental rules and regulations, standards and procedures in the site.
Investigate all work-related accidents, incidents, Near miss and public incidents
and public incidents in the site involving company properties as deemed
necessary.
Recommend suspension to all health, safety and environmental regulation
violators in the site.
Stop the operation in the cases where:
1) Any danger of the employee, Clients and Clients properties or MJEPS
company property.
2) No approved Clients work permits in the site.
Conduct daily and monthly health, safety and environment inspections.
Conduct and facilitate the health, safety and environment training, orientations
and meetings.
Prepare material requisition for personal protective equipments and first aid
medicine and facilities and monitor the issuance.
Conduct research and studies regarding the improvement of health, safety and
environment.
Maintain a permanent record of all injuries and damages assess accident trends
and review over all safety performance.
Prepare and submit consolidated health, safety and environment reports to the
Clients and MJEPS Corporate Safety Department.
4.6 SUB CONTRACTOR ENGINEER / SUPERVISOR
Ensures that Supervisor conducts daily toolbox talks with work crawl.
Ensure that the supervisor provides appropriate topic or discussion and initiates
follow-up response to safety concerns addressed during these meetings.
Investigates all incidents and accidents, maintains adequate records of relevant
data, and complies the required reports.
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Ensure that all required notices, posters and other related literature is
properly displayed for employee information.
To conduct the inspection of job site, noting/reporting all unsafe acts or
conditions to the responsible Craft Supervisor and Engineer to take corrective
action.
Recommends, selects relevant standard of personal protective equipment to
purchase and also ensures that all personnel are wearing the necessary PPE at
the site.
Daily observation of job site.
Promoting of HSE awareness program.
Coordinates to prepare the monthly HSE reports and safety statistics.
Involve in preparing Job safety analysis during any critical activities.
Maintaining the fire extinguishers availability.
4.7 ENGINEERS, SUPERVISORS AND FOREMEN'S:
Organize the site personnel's to carryout the work in required standards and
regulations to minimize the risk to equipment and individuals and accident free
project.
Provide necessary sign boards, barriers related with work activities.
Be familiar, implement the proper safe work procedures, and work permit
requirements.
Give precise instructions on responsibilities for correct safe work methods to the
worker.
Ensure that all near miss and accidents shall be reported and investigated
Familiar and implement the Clients and MJEPS Fire and Safety, and Health,
Safety Environment rules and regulations and procedures.
Cooperate with the Client personnel's, MJEPS corporate safety and safety
officer’s findings and recommendations for corrective action and act on it.
Conduct health, safety and environment inspection in respective area.
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Set personnel example on site by wearing appropriate protective equipment at all
times.
Plan and provide good housekeeping to maintain healthy environment.
Conduct daily Toolbox meeting pertaining to work activities to meet the risk
associate with and mitigate the risks.
Comply with Daily Equipment checklist and vehicles Checklist and check the
Tools so that they are maintained in good working condition.
Maintaining the fire extinguishers.
Contacting monthly site safety committee meeting.
Ensure and monitoring that the appropriate personal protective equipment is
available and worn by the works.
Nominate Safe worker for the selection of Safety Man of Projects.
4.8 TECHNICIANS / WORKERS:
Wear personal protective equipment and clothing provided at all times.
Use the correct tools and equipment for the job.
Report any accidents, Near miss and danger occurrences or hazardous
conditions to immediate supervisor.
Comply with safety, warning signboards and posters.
Workers shall not undertake task (or) job they do not understand. They are
encouraged to always ask questions about safety procedures of specific work
assignment that are unclear to them.
Workers shall work in accordance with all accepted safe work practices and
standards.
Workers shall attend in all job site health, safety and environment meeting and
awareness classes.
Workers shall comply the MJEPS Fire & Safety and Health, Safety Environment
rules and regulations and procedures.
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Maintain Good House Keeping practices.
4.9 SUBCONTRACTOR:
The Project Management Team has overall responsibility for Subcontractor. The
Subcontractor and Project management Team of the Contractor is responsible for the
following,
Implementing and enforcing the requirement of the Project HSE Plan and
procedures and regulation as they apply to scope of work.
Ensure that the subcontractors are using the appropriate equipment and
materials for the safe execution of his scope of the work.
Co-operate fully with the Project Team.
Develop and implement Project Specific HSE plan where required.
Ensure employee attendance all appropriate safety tool box talks and training.
Conduct safety meeting for supervisors and employees according to the Project
HSE plan.
Subcontractor shall under no circumstances put any of his own employees at risk
or jeopardize the health and safety of any employee of other project participants
working on the project.
Subcontractor shall post safety signs, posters and banners at work areas
promoting safety and informing workers of dangers and hazards associated with
the work.
Comply with the project substance abuse policy for alcohol & drugs.
4.10 SUBCONTRACTOR SAFETY PLAN
Subcontractors will be required to produce safety plans for their parts of the works on a
Project. The safety Engineer / Officer will be responsible for ensuring these are
submitted and approved before the Subcontractor stats work on the project. The safety
plan shall name the appointed safety representative who will represent the
subcontractor concerning all safety matters. Where considered necessary, all safety
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representatives shall attend safety meetings chaired by the MJEPS project Safety
Engineer / Officer.
4.11 SUBCONTRACTOR SAFETY PRACTICES
Sub-contractors shall be required to comply the Clients & MJEPS Health, Safety and
Environment rules and regulations and procedures.
4.12 SUBCONTRACTOR HSE EVALUATION FORM
As per the MJEPS Subcontractor HSE Evaluation Form shall be evaluated & verify by
project Management Team and HSE Representative. The Safety Manager / Engineer
will be responsible for ensuring subcontractor HSE evaluation form full fill by
subcontractor and these are submitted and approved before the Subcontractor stats
work on the project.
Subcontractor Evaluation form available in Annexure -5 of this document.
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5.0 ORIENTATION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES
5.0 ORIENTATION OF NEW EMPLOYEES:
The Company has a safety orientation Program for new employees arrived to the
company before assigning them for any work. The objectives of this are to:
Attending all new employees HSE Induction Training programs.
Stress the importance of safety.
Teach employees how to recognize hazards and avoid accidents to prevent loss
to personnel as well as property.
Contribute to developing the Project's safety.
Guide workers to exercising safe work practices and conditions
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This safety orientation program is designed in such a way as to allow it to be
supplemented by any requirements deemed necessary by the Client's own Safety
orientation requirements.
Apart from MJEPS's above mentioned Safety Orientation, all the relevant Engineers /
Supervisors / Foreman/employees will be subjected to Client's( as applicable ) Safety
Orientation and Site Safety Orientation by MJEPS Site Safety Organization before
assigning them for work by safety engineer/safety supervisor and records to be
maintained. Attached format.
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6.0 FRAME WORK
6.0 FRAME WORK
General outline of the HSE system and program are as follows.
6.1 HSE System 6.1.1 Planning:
Risk assessment (job safety analysis). STOP (Safety Training Observation Program) System. Safety procedure to work.
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PPE.
6.1.2 Implementation and Operational Control
Safety Induction. Toolbox talk. Training program. Display of safety Signboards and bulletins.
6.1.3 Checking and Corrective Action
Work permit. Checklists Weekly safety meetings Safety Inspection and audit.
6.1.4 House Keeping 6.1.5 Accident Investigation Procedure 6.1.6 First Aid 6.1.7 Emergency Response and Evacuation plan 6.1.8 Safety Statistics
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7.0 SAFETY RULES
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
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7.0 SAFETY RULES ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE:
A Project Safety Committee combination of Project Manager and Safety Engineer and
Safety Officer shall be responsible for enforcement of Safety Rules and regulations at
site. The disciplinary action for non-compliance and rewards for good safety
performances.
7.1 Disciplinary Action Procedure:
The persons commit offences of non-compliance with Safety Regulations, MJEPS's
HSE Plan/Safe Working Procedures, Safety Requirements and Procedures; they will
be subjected to the following disciplinary procedure.
First Offence – Verbal warning
A verbal warning will be given to the offender and the same will be noted in his personal
file. The warnings will include a clear explanation of the corrective action required to
avoid such a recurrence and the consequences should a second offence by committed.
Information regarding the offence shall be forwarded to safety coordinator.
Second Offence – Written warning
A written warning will be given to the offender with a copy forwarded to safety
coordinator / Manager at corporate and the copy shall be kept in his personal file. The
written warning will include a clear explanation of the corrective action required to avoid
such a recurrence and the consequences should another offence be committed.
Third Offence – Disciplinary action
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A person commit a third offence despite the previous warnings given, he will be
subjected to disciplinary action. This action will include suspension, termination or any
other measures warranted by the circumstances of the offence.
7.2 Safety Disciplinary Committee
A safety disciplinary committee comprising of the Project Manager, Safety Engineer and
Safety Officer will convene on special cases where stringent disciplinary measures
become necessary. And the recommendations shall be forwarded to safety coordinator /
Manager at corporate for action.
7.3 Safety Award Schemes:
MJEPS Management has the Safety Award Schemes to encourage their Employees
individuals to achieve high safety standards to accident prevention throughout the Site.
It is proposed to recognize Safety Achievements during various
Milestones i.e. One Million – Two Million – Three Million etc. man- hours
worked without a recorded lost time accident.
MJEPS Safety Engineer and Safety Officer will recommend Safety Awards to the
individuals in accordance with their performance in HSE policies and regulations
of the Client and Company
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8.0 TRAININGS / MEETINGS / AWARENESS
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8.0 TRAININGS / MEETINGS / AWARENESS 8.1 SAFETY INDUCTION PROGRAM
Before entering to the job site all employees shall attend Safety Induction Training, which is conducted by Safety personnel Subject shall be the application of HSE rules and procedures to the hazards of current work. The following are the general safety Induction discussion topics,
Scope of work
Introduction of MJEPS key personals and Project details
Description of work area and the client’s safety standards (about cell phone,
smoking…etc).
Gate pass and other pass requirement.
Defensive driving and requirements of permissions inside hazardous area.
Personnel protective equipment.
Work permit system (Hot work, Cold work etc.)
Availability of first aid boxes and clinic and introduction of first aiders
Accident / Incident / Near Miss reporting procedures
Materials Safety Date Sheets Details (MSDS)
Hygienic and Health Safety
Emergency response plan
8.2 TOOLBOX TALKS
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Daily toolbox talks shall be given at work location before starting work. Before tool box talks general discussion shall be made with site in-charge, Project Manager, Planning Engineer, Lead Engineers for all discipline about the days plan and type of work to be executed. For execution, types of permit required for the work, method of statement to execute safe work, hazard analysis and risk assessment to be discussed. Site safety officer shall attend the toolbox talks conducted by the Line supervisor/ foremen to the subcontractor and workers to check the knowledge of the employees at site regarding safety. Duration of the toolbox talks should be for10 minutes, but particularly for hazardous operations it may require extended team talks. The evacuation assembly points shall be indicated in case of emergency such as fire, or toxic gas release etc. Emergency contact numbers shall be explained to all employees, so that in case of emergency safe actions can be taken immediately. All toolbox talks shall be signed and recorded.
8.3 HSE MEETINGS
Weekly safety meeting shall be conducted in the site office along with supervisor
and engineers.
Project Safety representative shall preside such meeting and can review the
observations.
Discussion regarding accidents, new employee Induction, training requirement
shall be carried out.
Latest information related to site inspection shall be discussed.
Plan for the next week work related to execution and its necessary precautions
shall be discussed.
The minutes of such meeting shall be recorded.
8.4 TRAINING PROGRAM
Apart from safety Induction specific training programs shall be given to the work force depends upon their nature of their job. Most the training will be in house training. Training program shall be conducted depends upon the project and the contract requirement. Site key person shall maintain the training matrix for the workforce and subcontractor workforce. Refer Attachment 3 for the typical training matrix.
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Also Site key person shall arrange third party institution for any special training. The HSE training and courses mentioned below shall be conducted for specific projects or as described in the contractual documents, but not limited to,
General safety at site.
Basic First Aid
Working at height
House keeping
Defensive driving for drivers
Multi gas & H2S monitor awareness
Polluted Soil Management
Environmental Management
Accident and Incident Analysis
Permit to work Procedure
Excavation
Job safety analysis
The frequency of above shall be once in a year and documentation showing name of
attendees, subject, date / time of trainings and names of trainer shall be maintained.
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9.0 JOB SAFETY
ANALYSIS/EVALUATION
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9.0 JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS/EVALUATION:
Job safety analysis is the procedure for review job methods and find out the hidden
hazards to implement the safe working procedure to prevent the accident.
9.1 Advantages of Job safety analysis
Giving individual training in safe, efficient procedures.
Making employees safety contacts.
Instructing the new person on the job.
Preparing for planned safety observations.
Giving pre-job instruction on irregular jobs.
Reviewing job procedures after accidents occur.
Studying jobs for possible improvement in job methods.
9.2 Procedure for Selecting Job
The selection of job to be analyzed should consider the following factors.
Frequency of Accidents
The greater number of accidents associated with the job shall be given
priority.
Rate disabling injuries
Every job has had disabling injuries shall be given a job safety analysis.
Severity Potential
Some jobs may not have a history of accidents but may have the potential
for producing severe injury.
New Jobs
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Changes in equipment or in processes obviously have no history of
Accidents, but their accident potential may not be fully appreciated.
9.3 The steps of Job safety analysis
Break the job down into successive steps or activities.
Identify the hazards and potential accidents associated with each steps of
the activities.
Develop the job safety procedures to eliminate the hazards and prevent
the accidents.
When breakdown the jobs into steps avoid to making the breakdown so detailed that
unnecessarily larger number of steps results.
9.4 Identifying Hazards and potential Accidents
The purpose of Job safety analysis is to identify all hazards and potential accidents are
connected with the job procedure. Each step of the job procedure shall be made safer
and more efficient, so that the following factors shall be considered.
Danger of striking against, being struck by or making harmful contact with
an object.
Possibility of employee is caught in, by or between objects.
potential slip or trip, possibilities of employee fall on the same level or to
another.
possibilities of strain caused by pushing,pulling,lifting,bending or twisting
Environment hazardous to safety or health,ex.concentration of toxic
Gas, vapor, mist, fume, dust, heat or radiation
9.5 Developing safe work procedures/recommend action
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The developing solutions for identified hazards /potential accidents shall be the
following principals,
Developing new way to do the job
Change the physical conditions that create the hazards
Change the work procedure
Reduce the frequency of the job
The job safety analysis required for the some of the job activity as follows.
The some of the activities and the job safety analysis are follows,
Activity Potential hazards Safety Precautions/Recommended
Action
Civil Works
1) Excavation
Damage to under
ground services
(Cables, Gas & Oil
pipes and utility
services, surrounding
objects/facilities )
(a). Identify it by existing drawings.
(b). Use proper Tools
(c). Maintain safe distance. (d). Effective Supervision
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Soil Collapse
(a). Remove Excavated soil minimum
0.5mtrs away from edge of excavation.
(b). Adopt shuttering (or) slope, Steps &
Shoring methods as required.
(c). Maintain safe distance for
equipment & vehicle movement by
proper barricade and warning signals.
Falling into Excavated
trench
(a). Provide necessary signboards and
barriers.
(b). Provide proper access & ladders for
in and out of the excavated trench.
(c ) Provide necessary flashlights. ( d )Provide proper crossovers. `
Activity
ial hazardsPotent
Safety Precautions/Recommended
Action
Mechanical Works
1) Sand Blasting
Wrapping &
Coating
Inhalation of
particles
(Eye/nose /ear
/skin irritation)
( a) Wear P.P.E.
(b) Use Respiratory Protection
(C) Provide Ventilation
High pressure
(a) Inspect the equipment prior to use.
(b) Inspect hose & connections.
(c ) Supervision/Training.
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2 )Lifting,
Lowering
&Positioning of
Pipes into
Excavated trench
(using lifting tools &
cranes )
a) Pipe falling
down due to
failure of slings,
belts, shackles &
crane etc.
(a). Timely Inspection of lifting tools
(b). Comply with Daily crane inspection
Checklist.
(c). Provide third party inspection
certificate for crane & slings, belts &
shackles.
(d) To be provided valid operator
equipment license
(e)Wear hand gloves.
(f) Provide trained competent
signalman.
(g) Check soil conditions.
(h) Guide the load by using taglines.
b)Lifted Pipes struck
the near by
personnel
(a). Keep safe distance from the lifted
pipe.
(b). Provide proper supervision.
( c) Area shall be barricade for identification.
(d) Provide qualified rigger and Banks
man
c) Eye Injuries due
to flying metal
particles.
(a). Wear safety goggles
(b). Proper mounting of pipes.
(c). Adequate Training to rigging
personnel’s
(d). Wear Hand Gloves
Activity Potential hazards Safety Precautions/Recommended
Action
Grinding works
a) Eye injuries due
to flying particles
(a) Wear face shield.
(b) Provide screens as required
b)Wheels bursting
(a) Proper mounting.
(b) Guarding.
(c) Wear hand gloves.
(d) Skilled manpower.
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c)Electric shock
(a) Inspect the tools, cords &
connections.
(b) Remove defective tools.
(c) Servicing done by authorized
personnel only.
(d) Grounding.
d)Cloth caught
(a) Avoid loose clothing.
(b) Guards
(c) Training
Cutting
Fire
(a) Remove combustible material from
the area.
(b) Maintain good house keeping
(c) Provide Fire Extinguisher nearby
(d) Training of usage of fire extinguisher.
(e) Provide fire resistant screens.
(d) Arrange fire hose with water
Welding & Cutting
a) Fire
(a). Remove combustible material from
the area.
(b). Maintain good house keeping
(c). Provide Fire Extinguisher nearby
(d) Training of usage of fire extinguisher.
(e) Do not store and handle
combustible material near to welding &
grinding works.
(f) Comply with daily inspection
checklist for equipments & vehicle.
(g)Arrange fire blanket and fire hose
with water
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Activity Potential hazards Safety Precautions/Recommended
Action
b)Burn Injuries (a). Wear P.P.E.
(b). Provide screens whenever required.
c)Exposure to
ultraviolet and
infrared radiation
(a). Wear proper P.P.E.
(b). Provide Screens.
d)Eye injuries
(a) Wear necessary P.P.E
(b) Provide screens.
(c ) Wear face shield.
e)Electric shock
(a). Confirm equipment daily inspection
checklist.
(b). Inspect electrode holders
(c). Proper earthing.
Usage of
Compressed
Gas cylinders
High Pressure
(a). Valve should be protected by Cap
when not in use.
(b). Kept upright position.
(c). The cylinder should have hydro test
dated stamped.
(d). Cylinder should be color coded
and name should be mentioned.
(e). Maintain the regulators and valves
in good conditions.
(g). Inspect the Hoses and
Connections.
(h)moving cylinder with trolley
(I) use proper P.P.E
(j) tool box talks
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Activity Potential hazards Safety Precautions/Recommended
Action
Fire
(a). Provide flashback arrestors.
(b). Proper Storage
(c). Storage area should have
adequate fire protection facilities.
(d). Use portable fire extinguisher
(e). Provide warning & sign boards for
storage area.
(f). Inspect the hoses and connections
(h) Maintain good house keeping.
(i) Storage area should be kept away
from other combustible materials.
(j) Storage area no smoking
TESTING ACTIVITIES
Dye Penetrant
Test
Skin & Eye Exposure
towards the DP
material
(a). Use of approved DP materials
(b). Proper supervision.
(c). Apply DP along the direction of
wind
(d) Wear PPE.
( e) Use Trained Personnel.
Radiography Test Damages to body
tissues/ skin towards
radiation
(a).Usage by trained personnel
(b).Keep safe distance depends on the
strength of source(curie)
(c).Display warning boards & signs
(d) Barricade the area(safe distance).
(d) Work permit
(e) Tool box talk
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Activity Potential hazards Safety Precautions/Recommended
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Hydro tests
High pressure
(a). Provide required safety valve.
(b). Provide manual pressure release
valve.
(c). Monitoring the gauge during testing
and temperature rise during hot sun
(d). Comply with the test pressure in the
specified period of time.
(e). Keep warning signs and provide
necessary barriers.
(f). Calibration of the equipment
(g). Adequate supervision.
(h). Work Permit.
Working in hot/
humid weather
condition
Heat Exhaustion, Heat
stroke.
(a). Provide sufficient cold water at regular
Intervals.
(b). Provide salt tablets or alternate.
(c). Scheduling the jobs.
(d). Provide frequent breaks.
(e) Awareness of safety precautions shall
be done in tool box meeting.
Additional control Methods for Heat Stroke.
(a) Provide cold packs.
(b) Cool the body.
Stacking of pipes
Sliding / colliding
(a ) Provide proper side supports.
(b) Maintain adequate clearance
between each row.
(c ) Fence the area.
(d ) Restrict the personnel.
(e ) Provide warning signs/boards.
Transportation
Falling of pipes
(a ) Use standard wedges.
(b) Secured tie-up.
(c ) Provide training to driver.
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ove mentioned is only guidelines, the concern project safety engineer/super
shall make required jsa as per the requirement of projects.
The following requirements shall comply,
1. The work shall perform with required work permit & display.
2. Conduct regular toolbox meeting at site.
3. Practice daily house keeping.
4. Use P.P.E.all times.
5. Report near miss /incidents/accidents/fire/dangerous occurrence
immediately.
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10.0 INSPECTIONS / AUDIT AND
PROJECT HSE COMMITTEE
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10.0 JOB SITE INSPECTIONS:
The job safety inspection shall be conducted at site, on regular basis, for the
identification of areas of potential risk or safety concern and have even on the spot
decision on the corrective actions in case of urgencies.
Project Manager / Safety Engineer shall make a safety check of the work area regularly
as per the requirement of corporate safety regulations and client safety regulations.
Project Safety Engineer / Safety Supervisor and sub contractor Safety Engineer / Safety
Supervisor of the related area shall make daily inspection of the work area. The
inspection shall be routine, planned, and designed to include communications with
specific people in the work place, in addition to a visual site check.
Job Supervisors / Foreman shall make daily inspection of their work areas for the
specific purpose of correcting unsafe acts or hazardous condition.The required
corrective action shall be communicated through ‘corrective action request’ or if
immediate action required ,the same be communicated verbally for the compliance.
The result of regularly planned inspections may be used for setting goals for future
improvements.
These inspections may make use of detailed checklists, developed for each item such
as electrical facilities, first aid facilities, excavations, scaffolding, fire prevention,
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personal protective equipment, training, hazardous material handling, house-keeping,
hand and power tools, maintenance practices and machine or equipment guarding etc.
The progress on action plan developed based on the inspections shall be effectively
monitored. (See attachment Daily safety officer’s inspection checklist)
10.1 HSE AUDITS
An audit is a systematic evaluation and review of operations and practices to ensure
that relevant requirements are met. Safety audits are a structured, methodical
assessment and evaluation of all aspects of the Contractor safety program which is
designed to identify the strengths as well as the weaknesses and reveal to management
and the employees where and how they could and should make improvements to the
HSE management system and programs. The Company shall be notified in advance of
all planned audits and shall invite them to participate in these audits. Audit follow up
inspection & audit corrective program shall be conducted.
The basic goals of an audit are,
Verify health and safety activities comply with company policies and state
regulations.
Identify problems and hazards
Act as report cards on the success of occupational health and safety programs
10.2 AUDIT PROCEDURE / PROCESS
Audit preparation,
Issue Notification of audit
A detailed audit schedule shall be disseminated to all parties
Confirm audit date and time
Communication between auditor and area to be audited immediately prior to
audit
Audit area to ensure all records, documents, procedures and personnel
available.
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Auditor review all past area audits and corrective action recommendations
10.3 EXECUTE AUDIT
On-site audits require three main actions. They are
Interviews with facility personnel who have key roles in developing or
Implementing safety management systems.
Review documentation that defines safety system records or verifies completion
Of critical taMJEPS. These taMJEPS may include emergency preparedness;
hazard identification, control and monitoring; and safety education and training.
Field assessment of the facility or equipment. Here, the assessment might
include verification of implementation of safety practices. For example, are only
certified welders performing hot work (welding)? Do they have hot work permits?
10.4 AUDIT REPORT
Identify any immediate hazards and corrective actions
Documentation of corrections made during the audit should be made on the audit
checklist.
Conditions that present a hazard will be corrected or controlled immediately
Write and Submit Audit Report
10.5 PROJECT SAFETY COMMITTEE
MJEPS will establish and maintain a Project Safety Committee to promote Health,
Safety and Environment on site. Monitor the efficiency of the Health and Safety Plan,
review the Project Accident Record and trends and provide a forum to plan accident
prevention initiative.
The Project Safety Committee will typically be made up of:
Project Manager (Chair person)
Safety Engineer / Officer
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Site Engineer (in rotation)
Site Supervisor / Foreman (in rotation)
Sub-Contractor Safety Representative (if any)
The Project Safety Committee shall hold Monthly Review Meeting chaired by the Project Manager or his appointed representative.
A Project Safety Committee inspection and review will be held immediately prior to the Project Safety Committee Meeting. It will involve a thorough inspection of all site operations with the Safety Engineer / Officer and the relevant site staff. A record shall be made of the observations made.
11.0 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT
INVESTIGATION AND
ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
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11.0 Accident / Incident Investigation and root cause analysis
The investigation shall be carried out by safety Committee and the report shall be recorded. Safety committee shall be formed in which, site safety representative, project manager, site engineer, area supervisor / foreman and co-worker/ witness shall be the member. The safety committee shall investigate the accident by visiting the site or incident area and taking statements from any potential witness at the seen of the incident/accident after investigation the observations, statement from witness, sketches shall be forwarded to appropriate departments. This procedure is developed by XYZ with compliance to Clients HSEMS procedure. Site safety representative shall maintain a record of such accidents and investigation reports at site. Also workers individual HSE training record shall be provided with the Investigation report. The following procedure shall be followed in Investigation procedure,
The Site Safety person shall prepare an investigation report with the help of
worksite supervisor and forward it to the Project Manage and Client Safety
department.
In case of personal injury, medical aid will be provided to victim as early as
possible.
In case of serious accidents, site will not be disturbed until and unless inquiry is
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over.
The investigation will be comprehensive, accurate and objective in order to
determine the cause.
Investigation will be based to answer the following queries,
A detailed description of accident.
The person, plant and equipment involved and their state before accident.
Was there any disregard to warning notices?
Were safety rules and regulations observed?
Were the tools and tackles appropriate for the work?
Was the personnel involved trained in such duties?
Is there any unsafe condition existed?
Is there any unsafe act by the individual?
Is there any eye witness available at the time of accident?
Is there any discussion, meeting or tool box talks conducted before starting of the job?
Are they know about the hazard involve in this particular task and what are the precaution has to taken?
The typical Investigation report will be consist of the following criteria for Vehicle accident,
Who are participating in Investigation team?
Location of the Incident
Weather condition
Time and date
Vehicle involved and conditions
Personnel
Injures
Driver’s, Passenger’s, Witness name & statements
License documents
Training records
Photos if applicable
Immediate cause & Root cause
Evidence
Recommendation/ suggestion to avoid the similar accident
Name of the person who prepare the report.
11.1 CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION
In case of any incident/accident, immediate action must be taken to rectify any unsafe condition and to eliminate any hazards present. A full investigation into the incident / accident, corrective action shall be taken to eliminate the causes of the incident /
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accident so as to prevent further recurrence. Where hazardous conditions are identified which could result in an accident, preventive action shall be taken to eliminate the causes of the condition so as to ensure that an accident does not occur. These actions shall be reported on the Incident Investigation Report. Follow up the corrective action until it rectified. Convey this report to all work force as the part of lesson learnt.
11.2 DOCUMENTATION
HSE documentation produced by the Project shall be managed through the Project document system with the allocation of appropriate document numbers. The Project HSE plan and relevant procedures, instructions and forms etc. shall be prepared under the responsibility of the Project HSE engineer, verified by the Project manager and submitted to the Company for approval. The records regarding the implementation of the Health and Safety system shall be maintained and site office in such a way that they are readily retrievable.
11.3 ACCIDENT / INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
11.3.1 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION.
The following definitions shall be used for this Project.
11.3.2 NEAR MISS
An occurrence that, under slightly different circumstances could have resulted in an accident, but on this occasion no injury or damage occurred. Near miss awareness training shall be give to all employees.
11.3.3 MINOR ACCIDENT
An accident that resulted in small actual or estimated damage costs or an injury where there is no lost time.
11.3.4 MAJOR ACCIDENT
Any injury resulting in time lost at work or significant damage. Accident and incidents include the following,
Personal injury
Motor vehicle accident
Snake and reptile bite
Heat Exposure
Fire
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Leakage and spillage
11.3.5 PERSONNEL INJURY
Personnel shall report all occupational illnesses and injuries immediately to their
Supervisor.
Do not allow the injured individuals to transport themselves
Arrange first aid by approved first aider
The supervisor or designate person must accompany the individual to receive
Medical care.
All injury shall be reported to the Company
11.3.6 PREVENTION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS.
The driver of the vehicle is responsible for the safe transportation of all passengers and the stability of materials being hauled. Use the following guidelines, All drivers / operators must have valid driving license.
It is mandatory all MJEPS employees shall attend the defensive driving training
which is conducted by HSE Department.
Look to the rear and sound horn before backing up
Inspect the vehicle each day before use.
Obey all speed limit and other regulatory Road Signs
Shut off the motor to refuel.
Shut of the motor and set the park brake before leaving the vehicle.
Truck drivers must dismount form the cab and remain clear while the truck is
being loaded or unloaded by power equipment.
In congested area the flagman should direct the backing of the vehicle.
All personnel shall wear the seat belt. It is drivers responsibly to ensure.
Don’t use mobile phone while driving
Maintain the speed limit as per the road condition, weather condition and vehicle
condition.
Don’t use any drugs.
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12.0 RISK ASSESSMENTS
The risk assessment system for the MJEPS, the project shall be done by the Project
Safety Engineer/Safety Supervisor and it utilizes the following stated approach.
1. Classify work activities
2. Identify Hazards
3. Determine Risk
4. Decide if risk is tolerable
5. Prepare risk control action plan
6. Review adequacy of action plan
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7. Provide written records of significant riMJEPS
Risk levels are defined in the following categories.
1. TRIVIAL No action is required and no records need to be
Kept.
2. TOLERABLE No additional controls are required Monitoring is
required to ensure the controls are maintained (as far
as is reasonably practicable)
3. MODERATE Efforts should be made to reduce the risk, but the
cost of Prevention should be carefully measured
and limited.
4. SUBSTANTIAL Work should not be started until the risk has been
reduced. Considerable resource may have to allocate
to reduce the risk.
5. INTOLERABLE Work should not be started or continue until the risk
has been reduced. If it is not possible to reduce the
risk, work should remain prohibited.
12.1 COMMUNICATION OF HAZARDS AND RIMJEPS
Hazards and risk assessments are communicated to the work force by a system that
includes management briefings, safety talks, supervision and safety inspection to
reimburse the message. In the final analysis the absence of accidents is evidence that
riMJEPS have been properly assessed and necessary precautions exercised. In the
event of an accident or incident, occurring the investigation procedure will identify any
areas where performance is less than adequate. These areas can then be reinforced as
lessons are learnt from the investigation. The recommended actions learned from any
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incident, including near misses shall be communicated through all workforces by safety
meetings, toolbox talk, management meeting etc. Apart from the risk assessed P.P.E’S
like Safety Shoes, Safety Helmet, Safety Goggles & Coverall shall be wear always at
the work site.
Hazard communication includes daily toolbox meetings, safety meetings and these
programs shall be recorded.The formats are Attachment - 4.
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13.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
13.1 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
13.1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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The risk posed in any particular work activity will be assessed, if the risk cannot
be eliminated, adequate PPE selected in accordance with the following criteria
will be issued and used.
Gives protection against risk without in itself leading to any increased risk. It
is suitable for the personnel involved in the work including correct fitting and
compatible with the work activity
Complies with a recognized national or international standard or client’s standard
Of design or construction.
All persons will be provided with the necessary PPE (free of charge), as
defined above, for their particular work activity. They will also be provided with
the necessary instruction and training in its correct use. PPE and the necessary
training courses will be supplied to the employees by or on behalf of the
employer.
All employees will be held responsible for the proper care and use of any PPE
supplied to them. MJEPS will replace any PPE, which becomes deficient in any
way through normal work usage or wear and tear, such that at all times the
user has adequate protection. Normal wear and tear will include the period
of effective use specified by the manufacturer and requirements of basic
standards.
Supervisors of any work area will be responsible for ensuring that all
personnel on site are trained in the use of, provided with, and wearing all PPE
required for the particular activity and environment of the work. Personnel not
equipped for whatever reasons will be prohibited to start or continue working.
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All employees will wear the appropriate PPE supplied to them at all times while
working at their assigned taMJEPS. Supervisors will apply disciplinary action in
accordance with MJEPS's procedures to any employee who fails to comply.
MJEPS calls upon all its personnel / subcontractors in general to use
personal protection equipment such as helmets, safety shoes, gloves,
harnesses, clothing, respirators, eye and hearing protection etc as applicable. All
these items of equipment are provided in the belief that the human element is of
utmost importance for the project and that this element must be protected
against disability and occupational disease.
13.1.2 SAFETY HELMETS
Every employee will be provided with a hard-hat at the time of their employment
and will be required to wear it at all times during working hours while on the
job site. This requirement includes office personnel and visitors whose visits
require trips to the field.
Helmets, which are cracked of otherwise damaged, must be replaced
immediately.
13.1.3 EYE PROTECTION
Where there is a danger of injury or irritation to the eyes (example: grinding, Chipping,
drilling, general machine work etc.) MJEPS will ensure that the persons wear properly
fitting eye protection equipment that:
Is appropriate to the work being done and the hazards involved, and is
approved under national or international standards.
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Where eye protection is required, it must be used at all times. Failure to wear
eye protection when required could result in permanent eye damageor
blindness.
Impact type safety goggles or glasses shall be worn during activities involving
flying or falling objects or particles, such as, but not limited to chipping,
scrapping, grinding and hammering.
Splash-proof chemical goggles and face shields shall be worn when handling
potentially hazardous chemical liquids and solids or in any other operation where
the eyes may be exposed to potentially hazardous chemical in either liquid or
solid form.
Arc welding work required the use of welding mask.
13.1.4 FOOT PROTECTION
All persons must wear approved work boots or shoes in good repair. Soft shoes,
sandals, etc. will not be permitted. Specifically safety foot wears with steel toe
protection in accordance with BS 953, DIN 4843 or equivalent.
13.1.5 HAND PROTECTION
Gloves provide protection against specific chemical agents, temperature
extremes, cuts and act as barriers to protect the skin.
The type of hand protection required depends on the taMJEPS to be performed.
MJEPS Safety staff will assess this and hand protection will be issued to
individuals as appropriate
Suitable selection of gloves is important, checks to be made with supplier’s
information on suitability.
13.1.6 FALL PROTECTION
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Employees, subcontractors and others required performing work at a height of two
meters or more will comply with the following procedure.
USE OF SAFETY HARNESSES
Safety harness must be worn and secured when working at a height of two
meters or more above the ground or continuous floor level where other
safeguards such as complete guardrails, nets, or scaffolding are not practical or;
When working from floats, crane-supported work platforms, needle beam
scaffolds, or other suspended platforms. (The harness is to be secured over the
hook of the crane not on the platform itself or any other structure of the work
platform)
When working from scissors lifts, or other aerial lifts.
When working at high level where a serious fall hazard exists below – near,
rotating equipment, implement hazards, etc. – that cannot be protected.
Safety harnesses are not to be used for any other purpose than as a personal
protective or rescue device.
SAFETY HARNESS LANYARDS
Only approved lanyards will be used. MJEPS will use or require the use of a
minimum 13-mm nylon, or equivalent. Workers should not walk on a beam or
pipe without the fall protection hooked to a lanyard.
13.1.7 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
When working in abnormally dusty atmospheres, where effective extraction
cannot be achieved, appropriate respiratory protective devices (i.e., dust mask,
respirators) will be provided and used.
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When effective engineering controls (i.e., ventilators, fans or air movers) are not
feasible, respiratory protection will be provided which are applicable and suitable
for the purpose intended when working around hazardous or toxic fumes.
The use of fresh air – supplied maMJEPS will be required whenever hazardous
to life fumes, mists, vapors, gases are present or tank entry is required and
where work is to take place in confined spaces. Supervisors and safety
personnel will be consulted before work commences in such conditions.
Heavy beards, bushy side burns, or mustaches that interfere with obtaining a
proper seal will not be allowed.
Prior to being approved for the use of respiratory protection equipment,
employees shall be sealed or fit tested, as appropriate for equipment.
Respirators shall be examined prior to each use.
Respiratory pad shall be replaced whenever necessary.
13.1.8 HEARING PROTECTION
Protective hearing equipment is to be provided and used in designated areas or
for high noise hazard jobs. Specifically 85 dB over a period of 8 hours and 115
dB over any length of time.
Areas or work emitting such nose levels will be posted with the appropriate safety
signs designating that hearing protection is required.
Two main types of hearing protection to be used are: -
Ear Plugs
Ear Muffs
When using hearing protection, it is much more difficult to hear instructions or warnings,
this should be taken into account for work practice and alternative arrangements made
for communications and warnings.
PROTECTION CLOTHING
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All personnel will be eligible to receive free issue clothing; will be issued as
deemed appropriate to the hazards associated with the work.
Overalls provide general skin protection and are available in a variety of
different materials and styles. They may be disposable, breathable,
waterproof, resistant or chemical resistant and may have a hood to protect the
head and prevent substances entering via collar.
14.0 WORK PERMIT PROCEDURES
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14.0 WORK PERMIT PROCEDURES
14.1 PURPOSE SCOPE
The purpose of this document is to provide coordinated, communicated and controlled
safe system of work, which is shall be carry out in hazardous / non- hazardous areas
under Client jurisdiction. It is intended to achieve a safe working environment by
providing the control needed to identify and mitigate any hazard (either actual or
potential) that would have an adverse effect on either on the personnel performing the
work on facilities.
14.1.1 PROCEDURE:
The ‘permit to work’ (PTW) procedure is a formal written system that utilize a document
(Work Permit) to control work by means of potential hazard identification and risk
assessment and every activities JSA will be attached with PTW.
Before rising PTW the JSA will be discuss with job execution team from Client. PTW
planning shall be include an adequate JSA and also to be discussed / reviewed in the
daily tool box talks and HSE meeting.
The Work permit is also a means of communication among various Supervisors or their
representatives belonging to Operation, Maintenance, Sponsoring Team and Contract
personnel, who are involved in work preparation and / or its execution.
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The PTW documents system and related precautions shall be strictly adhered to and
maintained at all times.
14.1.2 WORK COVERED BY WORK PERMIT:
Work shall not be carried out unless:
It has been approved either by a Maintenance Work Order, Routine
Maintenance Work, Planned Corrective Work, Preventive Maintenance
Schedule and Plant Modification Approval. All other works not defined must
be approved and agreed by the Permit issuer.
The work has been planned and agreed twenty –four (24) hours in advance,
or is of a breakdown nature or priority unplanned work which requires
immediate action.
All works have been properly authorized. All works, which are not of a routine
nature, in any area require a Work Permit, with the exception of emergency
safety work that is either ‘loss of life actual’ of ‘loss of life potential.’ In the
event of such situations, the Permit Issuer or the senior most Clients
personnel available at site is authorized to verbally allow the work to
commence immediately, and informing the asset owner subsequently. Work
permits shall be prepared as soon as practical to cover the work being carried
out in case of such ‘Emergency Work’; it must be recorded in Operation Log
Book & signed by the Permit Issuer.
14.2 TYPE OF WORK PERMITS:
The Permit to Work System incorporates the use of 6 types of Work Permits:
Cold Work Permit
Hot Work Permit
Radiography permit
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Vehicle / Mobile Plant Entry Permit
Confined Space Entry Permit
Excavation Notification
Note: 1) A spading / blanking list is mandatory for Vessel / Tank Entry Permits.
2) Excavation Notification is valid with supporting Work Permit only.
14.2.1 WORK PERMITS VALIDITY:
Hot / Cold / Radiography: Maximum duration seven consecutive working
days from the date of issue.
Confined Space Entry Permit: One Continuous work shift or part thereof;
however the permit is to be re-endorsed in case of crew change, transfer of
responsibility or work suspension.
Excavation Notification: 90 days from the date of issue.
Vehicle / Mobile Plant Entry Permit: Valid for one continuous works shift for
vehicle entry, whereas for mobile plant Entry it is valid for maximum 7
consecutive working days from the issue.
14.2.2 WORK PERMIT APPLICATION:
All identified work must be authorized and planned prior to work permit application. The
Permit Application shall raise the appropriate work permit with a full description such as:
The Worksite
The equipment to be worker on
The exact nature & scope of work (supported with sketches or drawings if
available.
Special tools or equipment that may impact on safety at the worksite.
Permit applicant shall have the knowledge about the CLIENT’S HSEMS and
Fire and Safety rules and regulations
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Permit applicant shall be interview and tested by Client controlling team.
The Permit applicant shall to the best of his knowledge complete the relevant
sections on the work permit and present it to the Permit Issuer for review and
authorization.
Permit applicant shall be interviewed by Client controlling team and then PTW training
and testing will be carried out according to the result PTW Authorization card shall be
issued by controlling team.
14.2.3 WORK PERMIT AUTHORIZATION:
The permit issuer shall review the work permit and may supporting documentation and
complete the appropriate sections. He shall arrange for equipment preparation e.g. de-
pressuring, draining, flushing, purging and any process, mechanical, safety and
electrical isolations. When he is satisfied that the worksite has been safety prepared
and safety precaution put in place, ha shall authorize the work to proceed.
It is to be ensured prior to authorizing the permit that only work identified on the work
permit shall be carried out on and no account can my deviations to the agreed work
scope take place without a new permit being written.
14.2.4 WORK PERMIT ISSUANCE:
The worksite supervisors assigned by the permit applicant shall sign to
acknowledge he understands and accept the work permit and associated
work site responsibilities.
The permit issuer is only valid for a maximum of one shift (8 hours). Work
extension to the next shift must be endorsed by the oncoming permit issuer
and shift controller. If the permit endorsement boxes have all been completed
then a new work permit must be raised.
14.2.5 TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Permit Issuer: All work permits must be presented for transfer of authority to the
oncoming Permit Issuer immediately upon his arrival at the permit control centre.
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Permit Applicant: As above.
Worksite Supervisor: Work must stop if he leaves the site unless a substitute
authorized by the permit Applicant and Permit Issue is present.
14.2.6 CROSS – REFERNECING:
All work permits associated with the same work must be cross-referenced by
mentioning the work permit number in the box provided on each permit.
14.2.7 WORK PERMIT SUSPENSION:
In the case of a dangerous situation at the worksite or adjacent facilities all work must
stop immediately and shall not recommence until worksite is declared safe and
subsequently the Permit Issuer endorses the permit. In such situations (such as fire or
gas leak) the worker on hearing the dangerous situation alarm, shall vacate the area
after making the worksite safe and will proceed to the designated assembly point for
mustering and further instruction.
The Permit Issuer, Permit Applicant and personnel from fire Team / HSE Team / HSE
Group are authorized to stop the work in the event of a work permit violation, unsafe
acts or unsafe conditions.
Any person can advise to stop the work if they observe any hazard of potential
hazardous condition. Any unsafe of hazardous condition must be immediately reported
to the Permit Issue, Permit Applicant and his respective area HSE Team as well as fire
station. If on investigation it is determined that the work permit is to be suspended the
permit issue must be informed immediately.
Any suspended work permit shall be endorsed in Box (Shift Change Endorsement Box)
of that permit and be kept in the custody of the permit Issuer under the suspended work
permit file. Work permit suspended for the maximum of 5 days or until the expiry of its
validity period (whichever is sooner). In which case the work permit must be cancelled
and signed off. Either a new work permit shall be raised or the system and equipment
placed in long term isolation as appropriate.
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14.2.8 CLOSING WORK PERMITS:
On completion of the work the worksite supervisor shall check the worksite and ensure
all tools and equipment has been removed as well as housekeeping completed. He will
inform the permit applicant and both shall sign the work permit signifying handbag of
the equipment. The permit applicant is responsible for satisfactory hand-back of the
worksite.
The permit issuer shall ensure the areas acceptable prior to signing to accept the hand-
back of the area and equipment. The permit issuer can allowed de-isolation of the
equipment.
The permit issuer shall ensure that all isolation are removed, the system and equipment
purged and aligned as necessary. He shall then sign to close the work permit and allow
the equipment to be re-instated.
14.2.9 WORK PERMIT DISTRIBUTION:
Work permits made out in four copies.
The work site supervisors for worksite will keep the original.
1st copy of all permits (except cold work permit) will be forwarded to fie team
by the permit issuer prior to job commencement or respective area. Fire
station is notified and subsequently 2nd copy is forwarded to fire team within
48 hours form the permit authorization.
2nd copy shall be kept with the permit applicant.
The issuing authority shall retain 3rd copy.
After completion of the work and permit closure as per procedure, the original shall be
kept on record with the permit issuer whereas the 2nd copy shall be retained by the
permit applicant, for a maximum period of 6 months before it is send to dead record
room for archiving.
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If an accident of incident occurs associated with a work permit, the original copy of the
work permit shall be attached to the incident report and a copy retained in the file.
14.2.10 WORKSITE PREPARATION:
It is the responsibility of the permit issuer to ensure the safe preparation of the worksite.
When deemed necessary by the permit issuer, a formal plant and Equipment
Preparation Procedure shall be prepared prior to work commencing making reference
where necessary to any simultaneous Operation procedures.
The equipment to be worked on shall be isolated from all sources of energy (such as
electrical, mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic etc) and prepared as per the job
requirement) such as depressurization, de-contamination, flushing & purging etc.) to
confirm safety and integrity of worksite.
The permit issuer in liaison with the Permit Applicant shall mark up P& IDs in
conjunction with detailed valve isolation, vent of drain valves open detail (mandatory for
all vessel entry and proves isolation.)
The possible impact of the work on the surrounding area must be assessed and care
taken NOT to issue a work permit which could impact on the safety conditions for other
work permits in the area.
Based upon the detailed work description, the hazards shall be assessed and the
required precautions to be taken to enable the work to precede safety shall be indicated
on the work permit.
14.3 COLD WORK:
Any work that does not involve a source of ignition or naked flame or does not have
spark-generating potential is classified as Cold Work. The performance of cold work
shall require, but is not limited to the following precautions:
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If a gas test is required, it shall be carried out immediately prior to the
commencement of work, and if the work party has left the worksite,
immediately prior to re-commencement of the work.
If continuous gas monitoring is required, the Worksite Supervisor and the
person performing the work shall ensure that the portable gas detectors
remain charged and in working order.
The Worksite Supervisor shall ensure that all personnel under his control
adhere to the constraints of the work permit i.e. Work Description, Equipment
/ Area / Terms & Conditions / Restriction of the work permit.
The Worksite Supervisor must remain at the worksite during performance of
the work. Should the worksite Supervisor require leaving the worksite, he
must make prior contact with the Permit Applicant and Permit Issuer advising
the reason and duration, he will be absent from the worksite. The Worksite
Supervisor can leave the worksite only if the Permit Applicant & Permit issuer
agrees it. This privilege applies only to Cold Work permits.
14.4 HOT WORK:
Any work, which involves the use of naked flame or a source of ignition or spark
generating potential, capable of igniting a combustible or explosive material, is
classified as Hot Work. Prior to any hot work being authorized, the Permit Issuer must
consider the following points:
Can the work be removed to a safe location?
Is it essential for Production or Safety reasons to perform the work during
operation of the plant? Can the work be deferred until shutdown or partial
shutdown?
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Have the work scope and potential hazards been discussed among the
Permit Applicant safety personnel (if available) Permit Issuer and worksite
supervisor.
No Confined Space Entry permit shall be issued for the same vessel / tank /
enclosure where a hot work is in force.
Paint spraying and hand painting are not permitted during performance of the
hot work.
Cold work permits likely to cause a gas release must be suspended.
The Permit Issuer and Permit Applicant shall make regular site visits during
the work.
Total isolation from flammable or toxic gas liquids must be achieved by either:
Physical disconnection.
Blanking / Spading (using correctly rated blind / spade).
Double isolation valve with bleed valve in between.
Any combination of the above as deemed necessary by Permit
Issuer and Permit Applicant.
It may be necessary to raise a Cold Work permit for this preparatory work.
The permit issuer shall assess this after discussion with permit applicant.
Before any hot work can begin, the permit issuer must ensure the equipment
is free of liquid/gas by:
De-pressuring
Draining
Purging
Purging and flushing
Any combination of the above
During hydrocarbon venting to atmosphere any hot work permit at the location
must be suspended.
The hot work site must be free from hydrocarbon and combustible material
e.g. sludge, scale, deposits etc.
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The work site shall be gas tasted and certified as being gas free by an
authorized gas taster. The maximum LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) permissible
for authorized hot work i.e. 0% LEL.
If the works generate spark or chipping, the work must be suitably confined.
If the work is above access ways, precautions must be taken to ensure that
no spark or hot metal can fall below. Additionally area beneath the work site
must be Barrie red off and warning notice posted in English and Arabic.
Mobile plant and equipment shall not be sited in hazardous or non-hazardous
location unless it meets the safety requirements specified for its area of
operation.
14.5 RADIOGRAPHY WORK:
A radiography permit shall cover any work that involves the use of radioactive source.
The transportation control and handling of radioactive isotopes must be in comp lines
with Radiation Protection Manual Client Fire and safety regulation in this regards.
Precaution that must be adhered to include but are not limited to:
The permit applicant shall raise a Radiography work permit where possible
this work shall be scheduled during mealtimes or night shift.
The radiography work permit shall be endorsed for maximum of seven days.
A three- dimension control area shall be designated and marked by barriers.
Prior to commencement of radiography all other work permits within the
controlled area or as specified by the permit issuer, shall be suspended.
Identified UV detectors shall be over-ridden and recorded in the work permit.
A Public Address (PA) announcement (if available) shall be made 30 minutes
prior to radiography commencement advising all non-affected personnel to
make safe their work place and vacate the area. A further PA announcement
(if available) shall be made five minutes prior to radiography commencement
advising non-affected personnel to vacate the area immediately.
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The radiographer and assistant radiographer shall check the area to ensure all
non-classified personnel have vacated the area. Then final PA announcement (If
available) shall be made advising the radiography is commencing.
14.6 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT:
Any enclosure having a limited means of entry and exit and not designed for continuous
occupancy is defined as a confined space. Example includes (but are not limited to) the
following.
1. Process vessels, tanks, bins, stacks, large pipes, ducts, and vaults.
2. Any enclosure where the presence of air contaminants may be harmful to a worker
and prevent his ability to escape unaided.
The following are the minimum precautions that must be taken. They apply even when
a person’s head is inserted in to confined space for the purpose of a quick visual
inspection. These requirements are applicable to all processes and utilities systems
irrespective of services.
Entry to confined space can only be authorized by the permit issuer. At the
start of each shift a new confined entry permit must be issued in due
consideration of precautionary measures required as per procedure.
The permit applicant and permit issuer must make regular site visit during the
work. The work site supervisor should be fully aware of the confined entry
procedure and permit to work system.
The confined must be positively isolated from all processes and utility
systems by blanking, spading or disconnection. Where disconnection is
employed as a means of isolation, the line shall be blanked.
Isolation must be achieved as closer to the confined space as possible.
Preferably on the nozzles. If this is not achievable then the next nearest point
of isolation will be selected.
If confined space is equipped with a source of electrical power, an electrical
isolation must be carried out and ensured that the confined space and
equipment to be used are earthed prior to the issue of entry permit.
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The confined space must be tasted for oxygen level, flammable vapors and
toxic gasses prior to entry and at a minimum every 6 hours subsequently. If
the confined space is vacated a new gas test shall be performed prior to
reentry a portable gas monitor must b also be sited for continues monitoring.
When determining the criteria for confined space entry without breathing
apparatus, the associated hazards due to sludge, scale and deposits must be
considered. These residue can contains and emit dangerous level of vapors.
Pyrophoric Iron Sulphide may also be present and the danger of ignition, if
allowed to dry out and be exposed to oxygen must be considered.
A stand by man shall be stationed at each confined space entry point. He
shall be equipped with portable radio and must keep visual contact with
personnel working inside the confined space.
The standby man will inform to control room each time the confined space
entered or vacated and all eateries as well as exit will be recorded in CCR log
book. Additionally the standby shall also keep the records of personnel’s entry
and exit at the worksite.
In case of emergency inside the plant, the confined space entry must stop
immediately the standby man shall advice the control room by Radio, when
the personnel inside the confined space have vacated, the site shall be made
safe and the personnel shall proceed to muster.
If an emergency occurs within confined space, the standby man must not
enter it until rescue team arrives. It is the responsibility of standby man to
summon aid immediately by contacting the control room through radio or
other available means of communication.
Personnel working inside the confined space will be given a rest period at
each 30 minutes interval. Or more frequent depending upon prevailing
conditions.
Generally not more than two persons will not allowed to works in to confined
space at a time in confined space. The area around the confined space must
be Barrie red off and warning sign posted in Arabic and English.
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As and when needed the opinion and assistance from HSE personnel may be
sought to ensure the safety aspects of confined space entry
14.7 VEHICLE / MOBILE PLANT ENTRY PERMIT:
Any Vehicle or Mobile Plant will no be allowed to enter into a hazardous area except
under duly authorized Entry Permit subjected to inspection & authorization by the
Permit Issuer. However the vehicle entry to a Tank Farm will require a permit only if it
enter the plant area (such as bund wall) to carry out specific work / activity duly
authorized by asset owner.
The vehicle or mobile plant required to enter inside a hazardous area under
duly authorized entry permit must also have approval from Clients Transport
Operation Team to confirm its suitability, safety & integrity.
The mobile plant (such as air compressors, welding machines, primus stoves,
tar boilers and Diesel Engine Generators etc.) must have at least two fire
extinguishers duly approved by Fire Team.
The validity of entry permit for the Vehicle will be one continuous work shift
whereas for Mobile Plant, it will be valid for 7 consecutive days from the date
of issuance. It is to be noted that the permit is valid for entry duly; however for
carrying out any work, a separate appropriate permit is to be authorized as
per procedure.
The entry permit needs to be endorsed by on-coming shift after carrying out
necessary gas test.
14.8 EXCAVATION NOTIFICATION:
Excavation notification is not a permit to work but a document to notify the concerned
authorities, which have responsibility and jurisdiction for safety and integrity of above
ground and underground services existing at the proposed site of excavation. An
excavation notification is required for all excavation regardless of the depth. The
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excavation notification shall be raised by the respective supervisor or engineer and
must be endorsed by all concerned parties.
An excavation notification must be supported by primary work permit duly
authorized by the permit issuer. Cold work permit shall be additionally
required where only hand excavation tools are to be used. Whereas for
excavation work using power tools (such as mechanical excavator, back hoe,
shovel, loader etc.) will need duly authorized hot work permit if work is to be
carried out in a hazardous area. Mechanical excavation is not allowed inside
the plant of facility of within 5m radius from any underground facilities.
For excavations below 1200 mm, a Confined space Entry Permit is required
and in some circumstances gas free certification also.
A drawing or sketch of the proposed excavation site (showing above and
underground services) must accompany the Excavation Notifications to
enable the affected disciplines to check and specify precautions and hazards
prior to signing the approval.
If a buried cable or pipeline is encountered during excavation, the work must
stop immediately and the Permit issuer informed. The permit issuer shall
issue with the permit Applicant decide best course of action.
The excavation Notification is valid for a period of 90 days from the date of
issuance or as stated in the permit.
All application for PTW and excavation notifications shall be in line with
requirements stipulated by Clients Fire and Safety regulations and HSEMS
procedures.
The Excavation Notification should be linked and cross referenced with Client
recommended practice for clearance requirements on buried pipelines, cables
and other undergrounds services.
The respective supervisor or engineer initiating the Excavation Notification
must ensure that the proposed excavations / trenches will not obstruct the
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movement of emergency vehicles (such as fire tender, ambulance etc) to the
worksite.
14.9 ISOLATION, LOCK OFF & TAG OUT:
Isolation, lock off and tag are an integral part of the “Work Permit System”. If plant of
equipment is specified as requiring isolation as a condition of work permit, then the
required isolation) such as Electrical, Mechanical, Instrument and Telecommunications)
must be identified by the Permit Applicant and mentioned in the appropriate section of
the work permit.
Nominated & authorized personnel shall carry out the isolation only and the isolation
detail must be entered on relevant sections of the work permit. If isolations require
‘Locking Off’ then the official Company padlocks clearly stamped with an individual ID
number must be used. If the padlocks cannot be installed, other immobilizing device (as
specified by the Permit issuer) can be used.
Each isolation point (such as padlock, immobilizing devices or spades/ blinds/ balks)
and any vent or drain which has been opened or closed must have an isolation tag
attached clearly.
14.10 MECHANICAL ISOLATION:
The type of isolation used shall depend on the level of risk associated with the work to be
performed.
Positive isolation: Physical disconnection and blanking of opened ends. The
tuning of spectacle blind, the insertion of spades between flanges or the
replacement of a spacer with line blind. Blanks, spades (Blinds), Bolting and
gaskets shall confirm to the piping specification for the equipment.
Double block and bleed, valve isolation is the industry standard for isolating a
valve. The effective of isolation must be tested and proved. If an isolation
valve is passing, it may be necessary to shut additional work or take further
plant and equipment out of services.
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14.11 ELECTRICAL ISOLATION:
Prior to authorizing a work permit it is essential to ensure that the equipment to be
worked on is safe and electrical power isolated for the safe conduct of authorized work.
The authorized electrical person as appropriate completes the electrical isolation and
enters the detail on work permit subsequent to discussion with the permit issuer. The
authorized person hand over the pad lock key to the permit issuer for safe custody.
14.12 LONG TERM ISOLATION:
If work is the work is completed or suspended beyond the work permit period of validity,
but worksite requires continued protection of electrical, mechanical or instrumental
system isolation, it shall be indicated in the work permit stamping LONG TERM
ISOLATION in bold letters. Such long-term isolation must be recorded in the Control
Room Log Book and widely brought to the notice of all concerned supervisors in the
plant or facility.
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15.0 GENERAL SAFETY
GUIDELINES
AND
WORK PROCEDURES
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15.0 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
15.1 House Keeping:
At all times, job site shall be kept clean and tidy so as not to create unsafe condition or
fire hazard. All working areas shall be fenced with necessary signs. Unnecessary
materials shall not be stored and they shall be disposed when required at designated
locations. The work area shall not be cleaned at the end of each working day. If at any
time Client's safety requires any Improvement in House Keeping or any other safety
related matter the work shall be completed without delay.
15.2 FIRE PREVENTION:
A small fire on a Construction Site can easily spread to a major disaster if not properly
controlled. Fire prevention and detection saves lives, buildings, structures, plants and
production down time.
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Fire is the one of the common effects of industrial incidents resulting in loss of life and
loss of assets of the contractor and clients property. A small fire on a Construction Site
can easily spread to a major disaster if not properly controlled. Fire prevention and
detection saves lives, buildings, structures, plants and production down time.A effective
fire prevention and protection plan will exercised throughout the project site and
corporate to prevent the accidental fire. The fire prevention plan developed in
accordance with the international and client fire prevention regulations. These plan will
be implemented and monitored by the safety personnel to ensure the effectiveness of
the fire prevention and protection plan.The following regulations and system shall be
followed by all personnel at all times present in the site.
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General:
All personnel must be familiarize with their workplaces and must know the following
systems
Emergency communication system
Testing schedule of Emergency sirens
Location and use of the fire extinguishers
Emergency exits
An effective training program will be conducted throughout the project personnel
to familiarize with the above mentioned
Every person shall be familiar with the evacuation plan of the project.
First aid fighting equipment:
Portable fire extinguishers are the first aid fire fighting equipments, which is used
for initial fire fighting purposes.
The project personnel shall be trained with the use of the fire extinguishers and
the records shall be maintained
The project personnel shall familiar with the location of the fire extinguishers
All fuel operated equipments and vehicle shall be equipped with required fire
extinguishers as per the client/international standard fire & safety regulations
The fire extinguishers provided for the project site shall be certified by Fire &
Safety department of client(if any) and revalidation shall be done when expiry.
The documented inspection shall be implemented the project site to ensure the
healthy condition and unnecessary misplacement of fire extinguishers
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Smoking:
Smoking prohibited at work site and office areas and no person shall allow
bringing the lighters and other non intrinsically safe materials such as pagers,
mobile phones and calculators etc.
Storage of Materials:
Storage of materials at work site shall be controlled properly, especially flammable
storage of materials involving high fire riMJEPS. Approval shall be obtained from client
(if any) for the storage of flammable materials at client Premises.
Storage of Flammable Gas Cylinders:
The storage of gas cylinders involving high fire risk if not handled properly
The minimum stocks shall be maintained at all times
The storage area shall be kept away from other flammable source at least 6
mtrs.away as per the requirement of client.
The storage area clearly identified by means of posting sign boards and necessary
warning stickers
The portable fire extinguishers shall be kept near the storage area.
The full cylinders,empty,acetylene,oxygen cylinders shall be clearly identified and
kept separately
The gas cylinders use at site shall be kept in upright in trolley and it shall be tied off
to prevent falling
The cylinders always closed and provided with cap when not in use.
15.4 General Requirements for Fire Prevention and Protection:
The fire fighting equipment shall not be used for any purpose, except for fire fighting
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Access for fire fighting equipment shall never be blocked by parking vehicles and
storing of materials
Periodical inspection shall be done for the fire extinguishers and defective fire
extinguishers shall be replace immediately
Hot workpermit shall be obtained for vehicle entry always
Work permit requirements shall be complied
Fire Prevention Plan
M/S MJEPS will establish a Fire Program to ensure that work on site is undertaken to
the highest possible standard of safety.
The plan, which will be fully developed under the guidance of the Safety Engineer
commences in each area, will include the following:
The fire safety role and responsibility of every individual working on site
General site precautions, fire detection and warning alarm system
Fire fighting equipment including types of fire extinguishers
Fire safety measures for site accommodation
Fire escape and communications
Evacuation procedures
Information on assembly points.
Fire drills and training including the use of site fire fighting apparatus
Material storage including flammable liquids and gases
Waste control
Fire safety measures for the construction plant and equipment
Fire safety measures to protect against electrical fires
Fire brigades access, facilities and co-ordination
The establishment of a fire fighting team fully trained to deal with most
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Eventualities.
15.5 HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS :
There are many jobs involved in the use of chemicals. Production workers are exposed
to processing chemicals and maintenance workers have a host of chemicals that they
may work with day to day.
It is the supervisor responsibility to ensure these chemicals are used, stored,
transported and labeled properly. The basic challenge is to ensure that none of your
workers use any chemicals until they have received the required safety training.
Proper Use of Chemicals
Chemicals present several types of hazards. Improper use or lack of understanding
of the personal protective actions can result in employee injury, illness or property
damage.
To properly use chemicals, your workers need to understand the Physical
Properties and Health Hazards of each chemical.
These are found in the Material Safety Data Sheet or MSDS. The supervisor
should have an MSDS for every chemical your workers use.
Proper use includes knowing and using personal protective equipment - PPE. These
equipment may be gloves, respirators, goggles, face shields, aprons or other
chemical specific PPE.
Prior to using PPE, the worker must be trained on how to check and use the
PPE. They must also know the limitations of the PPE.
Many chemicals can react violently when exposed to other substances. Ensure that
any other chemical or substances with which the working chemical may react have
been removed from the work area.
SAFE STORAGE OF CHEMICALS:
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Hazardous chemicals must be properly stored when not in use.
All containers should be checked to ensure vapors cannot escape - don't allow open
containers in storage areas.
Flammable liquids may only be stored in approved flammable storage lockers. Bulk
storage of flammable liquids may be in large drums. These dispensing points must
have grounding straps for the drum units to ensure there is no static spark generated
when filling smaller containers.
Chemicals that are reactive with each other, such as acids and bases, must never
be stored together.
TRANSPORTATION OF CHEMICALS:
Transferring chemicals from large to smaller containers. These smaller containers
should have liquid tight lids and be approved for the specific chemicals. Although it is
not required to label smaller containers if the contents will be under the control of the
worker at all times and not stored at the worksite, it is best to always provide some
identification of the contents. NEVER transfer chemicals into food or beverage
containers such as soda bottles. Flammable liquid containers should be shatter proof...
not glass.
Labeling of Chemicals
Always ensure that chemicals are properly labeled in accordance with the company's
labeling program. Know where you can obtain labels and stickers. Stored chemicals
should have the label visible from the front. Check your workers knowledge... ask them
what the labels say and ask them what safety and health hazards exist for the
chemicals they are using. Train the personnel about the hazards.
15.6 ELECTRICAL SAFETY:
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Electricity is very dangerous if not handled properly and hence everybody should
understand that following standard code of practice would prevent unwanted
incidents and ensure safe working.
Electrical isolation is required for any work on electrical system; Lock out/Tag out
procedure shall be followed when working on electrical system.Multilock system
shall be followed when different crafts of people worked in the same system.
Ensure that before start of work, all cables, plugs are in good condition. if any
damage found report immediately to supervisor.
Always ensure good house keeping practices around electrical equipments.
Never attend any unauthorized Maintenance work on electrical equipments.
Use CO2 or DCP fire extinguishers for put off electrical fire.
Qualified and experienced workers shall perform all electrical works. Equipment
shall be locked or secured to prevent starting by unauthorized person.
Warning signs or posters shall be sticked to aware the personnel for the
hazards.
Circuit breakers fitted with ground fault interrupters (GFCI) shall be provided all
electrical equipment to prevent worker from being injured by electrical shock.
Circuit breaker shall be fitted with GFCI shall be provided to all welding
machines .Battery terminals shall be covered and grounding rods shall be
provided to prevent short circuit or electrical discharge .
15.7 WORKING AT HEIGHT:
Falls from elevation hazards are present at most every jobsite, and many workers are
exposed to these hazards every day activity. Any walking/working surface could be a
potential fall hazard.
An unprotected side or edge, which is 1.8 mtr. Alternatively, more above a lower level
should be protected from falling by the use of a guardrail system, safety net system, or
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personal fall arrest system (safety harness). These hazardous exposures exist in many
forms, and can be working from a step ladder to something as high-risk as connecting
bolts on high steel at 200 feet in the air.
Falls from elevations were one of the leading causes of fatal in construction worksite.
Necessary fall protection shall be used prior to start of the work,
No personnels shall be allowed work without fall protection working at height. The fall
protection can be any one of the personnel fall protection. The selection of the fall
protection shall be done in accordance with the STANDARD safety regulations. The
safety harness shall be approved by client safety department prior to issue to work site.
Refer chapter personal protective equipment for more details.
15.8 Ladders
15.8.1 Ladders
Accidents in the use of ladder are mainly due to negligence in the Maintanance.
Erection and poor work practices.
All ladders should be inspected upon receipt.
Always place a ladder so that the horizontal distance from the base to the
vertical plane of the support is approximately 1/4th of the ladder length between
supports.
A ladder shall be of the proper length for the job to done. if is used as a means
of access or as a working place it shall rise to a height of at least 3' 6''(1.07m)
above the landing place or above the highest rung to be reached by the feet of
the person using the ladder.
All ladders shall be made of the proper materials and in good condition.
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The use of ladders with broken or missing rungs or steps, broken or solid rails or
other defective construction is prohibited.
Metal ladders shall not be used when they become part of an electrical circuit.
Where lashing at the upper resting place is impossible, measure
must be taken to prevent movement of the ladder, by stationing a man at the foot
but it must be borne in mind that a man stationed at the foot can only be
expected to control a ladder up to 20'(6.10m) height.
Do not allow more than one person at a time on a ladder.
Where there is a possibility of a ladder being struck by moving vehicles or plant,
a man should be placed on guard or space at the base of the ladder fenced off.
Similarly if a ladder is erected close to a door, the door should be locked shut or
secured in the open position with a man on guard.
Ladder landing places or platform are required at every 30'(9.14m) of height and
shall be provided with guard rails and toe boards. Holes in platforms through
which ladders pass shall be as small as practicable.
Tools and materials should be carried by persons ascending or descending
ladders except that tools may be carried in pockets or special belts, provided
they do not impair movement.
A person working on or from a ladder must always have both feet on the rungs
and a secure handhold. If the work to be done necessitates the use of both
hands, safety belts should be used.
15.9 SCAFFOLDING:
15.9.1 GENERAL SAFETY:
During erection, dismantling no excessive quantity of materials should be
stacked on the scaffold.
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Any additional requirement such as increase loadings, additional working lifts or
extensions to the overall height of the scaffold beyond 50m must be properly
authorized and may require special design consideration.
Caution boards or warning signs shall be prominently displayed at all times while
working, these notices to be left in position on any unfinished portions of the
scaffold.
Pay particular attention to proper bracing and tying of scaffold.
Make sure all working or access lifts are close boarded and toe boarded at all
times. Unfinished areas to be closed off and guarded.
Ensure safe ladder access is made available.
None of the employees work on the scaffold while the process of erecting,
dismantling the scaffold.
Give attention of surrounding electrical cables or water mains, it may not be
possible to have these services shut off particularly in the case of overhead
power lines. Assume that all electrical power lines are 'live' and where danger of
contact exists, discuss and arrange a safe means of working.
Never extend a scaffold more than three lifts above the last tying in point unless
the scaffold has been specially designed for this purpose.
Always raise or lower materials by properly by hand-to-hand, light line, basket,
hoist or crane if available.
All scaffolding inspection status shall be written on scaffold Tag which will be
signed by Scaffold supervisor / Competent person / Subcontractor scaffold
supervisor
Erection, modifications and demolition of scaffolding shall be performed by
qualified personnel.
Scaffolding shall be inspected by qualified personnel prior the commencement of
work.
The scaffold shall be re-inspected after exposure to a weather condition.
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No alterations ,removal of ties,bracings,boards,toeboards or guard rails
etc.shouldn't be undertaken by any person other than scaffolding department
and shall be intimated to safety department for inspection.
The scaffold should only be used for the purpose for which it was erected and
must only be loaded to the amount for which it was designed.
Any activity or circumstance that may affect the strength or stability of the
scaffold, such as damage due to vehicles, trench excavation etc, shall be
properly intimate to scaffolding department and safety department.
It is essential that suitable overall, foot wear, safety helmets and safety harness
are worn or used.
15.9.2 CHECK LIST:
The scaffold shall be checked regularly for stability and safety and it is
recommended that this inspection should be carried out in a logical manner
using check list in order to record findings.
All detailed checking should be preceded by an initial overall Inspection from a
distance to ascertain the general condition of the scaffold; this should then be
followed by detailed check from lift to lift preferably from within the scaffold
structure.
The checklist can be prepared in different types in accordance with inspection
for safe use. A typical checklist shown in attachments.
Checklist serve as a remember and the findings of deficiency shall be corrected
immediately and should be recorded.
15.10 LIFTING APPLIANCES
15.10.1 INTRODUCTION
Lifting appliances and associated lifting tackles are widely usedin Engineering
Construction works in Refineries, plants & other lifting purposes. These are utilized in
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running plant and in shutdown activities. To ensure safety of personnel and plant, all
lifting appliances shall be inspected, maintained, and operated in safe manner.
15.10.2 LIFTING APPLIANCES
Lifting appliances are the mobile or stationary used to lift loads. These are usually
powered by mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic mechanism. Ex: crane,
winch, forklift, davit etc.
15.10.3 LIFTING TACKLES
These are the aids required to suspend the load by the lifting appliance.
Ex: slings, hooks, eyebolts, baskets etc.
15.11 PRECAUTIONS FOR MOBILE CRANES
The following aspects shall be considered while working with mobile cranes for lifting
loads.
The jib of the crane should not be used for any purpose other than lifting a
load vertically.
Crane shall not be used for transporting loads or lateral loading of the jib
unless it is designed for these purposes.
Crane hook shall be prevented from swinging while the machine is in transit
or not in use.
Height clearance on roads and load restriction on culverts shall be checked
before proceeding for the work.
15.11.1 VISIBILITY
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Use of cranes at night shall not be allowed and if required adequate illumination and
communication equipment shall be provided.
15.11.2 WIND SPEED
The effect of high wind on crane operation depends on many factors such as
wind speed, wind turbulence, elevation, type of load, and type of crane etc.
Operation manual instructions, crane operator experience, site conditions,
safety advice or expert advice shall be sought in doubtful situation. Cranes
with anemometer should be considered for critical lifting operations.
15.11.3 OVERLOADING
No lifting appliance shall be used beyond its safe working load.
All lifting operations must be well planned to ensure that they are carried out
safely and all foreseeable riMJEPS have been taken into account.
Before lifting heavy loads, concern department shall estimate the accurate
weight of the load and based on the weight; rigging group shall select a
suitable crane with sufficient safety margin. For all lifting operations cranes
with safe load indicator shall be used.
15.11.4 GROUND CONDITION
Soil or floor condition shall be taken into account while positioning a crane
Spreader mats for the outriggers shall be used on soft ground or, wherever
damage to the floor is suspected.
15.12 SAFE PRACTICES IN USING CRANES
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Executing, development shall ensure that riggers and crane operations are
qualified, certified and competent for the task.
Crane operator shall have valid Kuwaiti construction and heavy equipment
license.
The Crane shall be certified by an approved Third Party Certificates every 12
month.
Drop area shall be barricaded using tapes or other means in area where
operation or maintenance activities are in progress.
Outriggers shall be fully extended.
The designated rigger shall give for crane operations. He shall wear a florescent
jacket for easy visibility.
Load chart shall be available in the crane operator’s cabin.
Next due date for inspection shall be used to control swinging.
Guide rope (tag lines) shall be used to control swinging.
Communication equipment (Radios) shall be used when the
Rigger cannot give clear signals to the operator due to obstructions, height, or
distance and when the crane operator cannot see the load.
Night parking within unit areas shall not be allowed. If required, it shall not block
hydrants or any other access and 15m away from running units with joint
approval of Operations supervisor and the Safety engineer.
Critical lifting operations must be planned with extreme care and written
procedure shall be prepared.
No one shall stand under the suspended load.
Load shall not be left suspended and unattended. Crane operator or the rigger
shall not leave the area without substitute.
Fly jib shall not be used unless it is certified. Moving along the road with fly jib
shall be minimized.
Multiple crane lifting operations must be planned with extreme care and written
procedure shall be prepared for each lifting. Wire ropes shall remain vertical.
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Each crane shall be assumed to have 25% less than the rated SWL (safe
Working Load).
No passengers are allowed to ride on the body of the crane.
15.13 BOOM TRUCKS
These are the trucks or half Lorries equipped with a telescopic boom. The lifting
mechanism shall be certified by an approved third party every 12 months.
15.14 OVERHEAD CRANES
Overhead crane shall be certified yearly by third party inspection. Safe working
loads (SWL) and next inspection due date shall be clearly painted on the body.
Maintenance access shall be kept locked.
Electrical isolation shall be done before undertaking service or repair.
15.15 CHAIN BLOCKS
Chain blocks shall be inspected yearly. The capacity and inspection due date shall be
marked on the chain block.
15.16 FORK LIFTS
Forklifts shall be certified yearly and capacity shall be marked.
Reverse beeper shall be provided and no passengers are allowed to ride on the
forklifts.
While moving the load shall be kept as close to the ground as possible and the
load shall not block operators’ vision. The operator shall be aware of height
clearances.
Engine driven forklifts shall not be allowed inside buildings.
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The forklift operator shall have valid Kuwaiti construction and Heavy equipment
license.
15.17 LIFTING TACKLES
All lifting tackles shall be inspected yearly and appropriately, color-coded.
SLINGS
Wire rope shall be removed from service when any defect is observed.
EYE BOLTS
Great care should be taken to ensure that the thread of the eyebolt and hole are the
same.
ROPE GRIPS
Only drop forged steel bulldog clips of either U-bolt or the double-saddle type shall be
used when using rope grips. At least three equally spaced clips with “U” bolt of all clips
on dead end of rope shall be secured.
HOOKS
Hook shall be equipped with safety latch and shall always be anchored when the crane
is traveling.
MAN BASKETS
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Safe Working Load (SWL) and the inspection due date shall be marked on the
basket. Men inside basket shall hook up safety belt to the crane hook.
Use of man-baskets to be restricted during heavy wind, rain or sand storms. Two
guide ropes shall be used and proper radio communication should be provided.
The man-basket shall be of no wind resistant type and the height of handrail
shall be about 4 feet and the door shall have a lock.
DAVITS
Davits shall be inspected and certified every three years and the due date with
SWL shall be marked.
Load testing of the lifting davits mounted on the equipment will be carried out
when the equipment is out of commission.
15.18 EXCAVATION SAFETY
15.18.1 INTRODUCTION
Excavation work associated with many hazards and several factors such as
nature of soil, weather condition, size, method excavation, proximity of other
structure, vehicle movement etc. need to be considered during planning and
execution of the work.
15.18.2 HAZARDS OF EXCAVATIONS:
Collapse of earth work due to lack of, inadequate or weak shoring.
Persons falling into excavated trench due to lack of barriers or Inadequate
fencing, warning signs and illumination.
Collapsing of walls due to non clearance of excavated soil from sides of
the excavation causing overloading.
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Water seepage causing drowning or collapsing of walls, failure to maintain
shoring.
Persons working too close together causing hazards to each other.
Asphyxiation and intoxication from exhaust gases of running engines ,contain
CO & CO2 that may have accumulated in the bottom of the excavation.
Asphyxiation by carbon dioxide that can be present in excavations
caused by air stagnation through lack of ventilation, especially on low wind
days.
Toxic or flammable gases or liquids accumulation from leaking pipelines,
buried hazardous materials/waste.
Exposure of foundations affecting or collapsing the supported structure.
Workers not being provided with or not using proper tools.
Workers in the excavation being struck by soil or materials falling into the
excavation.
Falling into trench due to unsafe access into or out of excavation.
Walls of the excavation collapse due to vehicles and equipment not maintaining
the safe distance from excavation.
Vehicles being driven into excavation due to driving errors, inadequate warning
signs or absence of barriers.
Damage due to striking of underground facilities such as electricity
/communication cables, oil/gas pipes and utility pipes etc.
15.18.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR EXCAVATIONS
Necessary work permit shall be taken for excavation such as Excavation
Authorization/Excavation permit.
Temporary supports may require for excavation adjacent to buildings,
Structures, pipe tracks and shall be done the recommendations of concerned
civil engineer.
Ladder shall be provided and projected a minimum of 1 meter above the
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edge of the excavation and at least two means of exit for persons working inside
the trench within 7.5 meters of travel distance.
Required cross-overs shall be provided and jumping across excavations is
not allowed.
Barricade the excavation, placing of warning signs, traffic cones and
flashing lights also be provided at the edge excavation and at a safe
distance.
Adequate illumination shall be maintained inside and outside excavation if
work continues in night.
Excavated soil shall be kept at least 1 meter away from the edge excavation to
prevent collapse of excavation.
Inspect the strutting and shoring materials before use, sheeting shall project
at least 18'' above ground level to prevent falling objects.
Safe working methods shall be adopted according the conditions of soil
such as shoring, sloping/battering and steps.
Daily inspection shall be done to check the shoring ,sloping and Supporting
system.
Trial excavation shall perform to ensure the underground facilities before
use of the excavators.
Any damage to underground facilities shall be intimated immediately.
15.18.4 EXCAVATIONS:
Obtain necessary permit in addition with Excavation Authorizations required for
the use of Excavators.
Trial excavation shall be performed prior to the start of mechanical excavation to
detect underground facilities and prevent accidental damage.
A dedicated signalman shall be provided to guide the operator while turning and
reversing and shall wear identification jacket.
Operator shall stop immediately if any underground facilities found.
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The bucket shall always be lowered to the ground when not in use. Excavators
shall not be used for other than the intended purpose.
15.19 Compressed Gas Cylinders
15.19.1 INDUCTION:
Compressed gas cylinders are widely used in the petroleum industry for a variety of
jobs. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that those responsible for handling and
using of compressed gas cylinders are made aware of the hazards and safety
precautions.
15.19.2 HAZARDS:
The hazards associated with handling and using compressed gas cylinders are:
High pressure, i.e. the amount and using of stored energy of the gas in the
cylinder.
Flammable, toxic and other chemical hazards of the gas.
Hazards involved in handling of heavy cylinders.
15.19.3 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Following requirements, which are inline with the relevant international standard,
shall be followed while storing, handling and using of compressed gas cylinders.
The name of the gas and chemical formula of symbol shall be clearly and legibly
marked preferably on the neck (or the upper half) of the cylinder.
The cylinder shall be color coded with cylinder color and color band as per
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international codes. The basic principle of color coding is to use yellow marking
to represent toxic gas and red for flammable gas.
Hazards warning labels shall be displayed on the cylinder.
Users shall be fully aware of the hazards, precautions and emergency actions.
The cylinder shall have hydro-test date stamped on the neck.
If the labeling is missing or illegible, the cylinder shall not be used. It shall be
returned to the supplier.
Valve of the cylinder shall be protected by a cap, or a collar or a recess.
All gas cylinders shall be kept upright with their valve ends up. These
shall be secured against fall by using suitable cylinder stands or chains.
Empty cylinders shall be marked ‘EMPTY’ and kept separately from full cylinders
to prevent confusion and mistakes.
Cylinders shall not be subjected to contact with direct flame, electric arc, molten
metal, other sources of heat, corrosive material or corrosive environment.
Measures shall be taken to prevent grit, dirt, oil, grease or water from entering
through the cylinder valves.
Safety devices in valves or cylinders shall not be tampered with.
Rusted or dented cylinders must not be used.
Painting or repairs to cylinders, valves and safety relief devices shall be done
only by authorized and skilled person or the manufacturer of the cylinder.
Cylinder colors shall not be changed.
15.19.4 STORAGE OF CYLINDERS:
Cylinders shall be stored in a safe (non-hazardous), dry and well-ventilated,
shaded area reserved for this purpose.
Cylinders are not designed for temperature in excess of 130°F (54°C) and
therefore shall not be exposed to direct sunlight. Tarpaulins or similar cover shall
not be used in direct contact with the cylinders to provide cover.
Other flammable and combustible substances shall not be stored in the same
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area. Storage area shall have adequate fire protection facilities.
Oxygen or any oxidizing agent cylinders shall not be stored indoors within 20
feet(6meters) of combustible material and cylinders containing flammable
gases. If this distance cannot maintained, cylinders shall be separated by a fire
resistive partition of half-hour rating.
Acetylene or flammable gas cylinder storage area inside buildings shall not
exceed 2,500 cu. ft. (70cu.m.) of gas or 735 lbs. (334kgs.) water capacity of
liquefied gas.
Cylinders approved for stacking horizontally shall use large wedges at each end
of stack and shall not be stacked more than four high.
Cylinders shall be stored on a level, fire-proof. They should be protected from
direct contact with moist ground to prevent rusting.
Smoking and any other source of ignition shall not be permitted inside storage
area having flammable gas cylinders. ‘No Smoking’ signs shall be displayed.
Electrical fittings shall conform to area classification.
Only authorized and trained personnel shall be permitted to have access to
cylinder storage room. Fenced area shall be kept locked to prevent tampering.
The names of gases to be stored in cylinder storage area shall be posted clearly
above each type of gas.
Cylinders shall not be stored under refrigeration without the approval of the
supplier. Many steels undergo decreased ductility at low temperatures.
15.19.5 HANDLING OF CYLINDERS
Cylinders shall be handled with care and shall not be dropped, thrown about or
allowed to strike violently with each other.
Cylinders shall not be misused as rollers, supports or for and other similar
purpose.
Cylinders shall be transported on a hand or motorized truck shall be secured
to prevent colliding with each other during transportation.
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Smaller cylinders weighing less than 20 kilos may be rolled on bottom edge but
shall not be dragged.
Valves of empty cylinders shall be closed and valve protection caps replaced
before returning to warehouse/suppliers. Cylinders shall not be lifted with
magnets, chains or slings.
A properly designed cradle shall be used for lifting.
Always consider cylinders as full and handle them with care.
15.19.6 USING CYLINDERS
Cylinders shall be kept away from hazard of falling objects.
These shall be secured by chaining or using a trolley/floor support.
Metal cap to protect cylinder valve shall only be removed immediately prior to
use. Cap shall be preferably chained to avoid loss.
The threads on regulator or any other fitting shall not match those on the cylinder
valve outlet. Force shall not be used on connections that do not fit.
Cylinder valves shall be opened slowly for use. A cylinder not provided with a
hand-wheel valve shall be opened with a standard spindle key to avoid damage
to the spindle.
The spindle key shall be kept in place for quick emergency shutdown. If the
valve cannot be opened with usual force the cylinder shall be returned to the
supplier. Never strike by a hammer to open the valve.
Cylinders shall not be used without a pressure regulator attached to the cylinder
valve. When cylinders are attached to a manifold, the pressure regulator should
be attached to the manifold header.
Before making connection to a cylinder valve outlet, the valve should be cracked
open for an instant to blow away dust particles.
The valve opening shall be pointed away from personnel and sources of ignition.
Grit, dirt, oil or dirty water should not be allowed to enter cylinder valve sockets.
Regulators and pressure gauges designed and intended for use with particular
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gas or group of gases shall not be used on cylinders containing other gases.
Before removing a regulator from a cylinder valve, the cylinder valve shall be
closed and gas released from the regulator.
The cylinder valve shall be closed tightly before attempting to stop a leak
between cylinder and regulator.
Oil or grease shall not be used as a lubricant on valve, regulator or other fittings
of oxygen cylinders. Oxygen cylinder and its fittings shall be kept away from oil
and grease and shall not be handled with oily hands, gloves or clothing.
Oxygen shall not be used as a substitute for compressed air.
Cylinders shall not be brought inside confined spaces for use.
Different gas cylinders being used at one area must be kept Segregated and
properly marked.
User shall test suspected leaks in fittings with soapy water and
Brush but never with a flame.
15.19.7 REGULATIONS
Regulators are the delicate piece of equipment and shall be handled carefully. It
shall not be dropped or subjected to shock.
Regulators or pressure reducing valves shall be used on all gas Cylinders to
maintain a uniform gas supply at the desired pressure.
Each regulator shall be equipped with a high pressure(contents) gauge and a
low-pressure (working) gauge.
Oxygen regulator shall be equipped with a safety relief valve or shall be so
designed that broken parts will not fly in the events of a diaphragm rupture.
Regulators designed for oxygen shall not be used for fuel gases or vice-versa.
To protect against this hazard, the regulators are painted in different color and
are provided with different threads. Right hand threads are provided for
regulators to be used with oxygen and non-combustible gases, while left-hand
threads are provided for acetylene and combustible gases.
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Leaky or “creeping” regulators are a source of hazard and shall not be used
without being repaired. A leak or creep is indicated by a steady build-up of
pressure on low pressure gauge when consumption is not taking place.
Repair to the regulator shall be done by authorization service personnel only.
When regulators are connected and not in use, the pressure adjusting device
should be released. Cylinder valves shall not be opened until the regulator is
drained of gas and pressure and adjusting device or regulator is fully released.
High pressure dial gauges shall have safety vent covers to protect the operator
from flying parts in case of an internal explosion. Pressure gauges
recommended by supplier of the regulators shall only be used.
15.19.8 HOSES AND CONNECTIONS
Use of unnecessary long hose shall be avoided. Where long hoses are used,
care should be taken that they do not become kinked or tangled.
Leaking hoses shall be repaired by cutting the hose and inserting a splice. They
shall not be repaired using tapes.
Hose shall be protected from hot/sharp objects, grease and oil. They shall be
stored in a cool place.
When oxygen and acetylene hoses are taped together for convenience, not
more than 4 inch of each 12-inch length should be taped.
Hoses with an external metallic braiding (cover) shall not used.
Connections for joining the hose nipple to the torches and regulators shall be
either the ferrule or the clamp type. Gaskets shall not be used. Lengths of hoses
with the ends firmly attached to nipples having screwed unions suitable for
connecting to standard regulator outlets and torch inlets should be preferred.
Hoses shall be inspected daily prior to use and checked for cuts,cracks, wear
and tear and physical deterioration. Damaged hoses shall not be used.
Hoses should be laid in an orderly manner to avoid damage and Tripping
hazards.
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15.19.9 MANIFOLDS
Cylinders are manifold to centralize the gas supply and to provide gas
continuously, at a higher rate than possible from a single cylinder.
Manifolds of suitable design for particular gas and service shall be selected.
Manifold shall be obtained from and installed under the supervision of a reliable
manufacturer familiar with safe practices in construction and use of manifolds.
Manifolds shall be pressure tested periodically and due date shall be marked.
One or more permanently mounted regulators shall be provided to reduce and
regulate the pressure of the gas flowing from the manifold.
Oxygen manifolds shall be located away from flammable material.
Oxygen manifold shall not be located in close proximity to cylinders of flammable
gases. There should be a fire resistant partition of 1/2 hour rating between an `
oxygen manifold and combustible gas cylinders unless the manifold and
cylinders are separated 50-ft (15m).
For acetylene manifold a hydraulic flesh arrestor, with relief valve set at 15 to 20
psi shall be installed between the regulator and distribution piping.
15.19.10 CYLINDER EMERGENCIES
Minor leak shall be arrested by tightening the packing nut or closing the cylinder
valve.
If the above does not stop the leak or the leak from the fuse plug or other safety
device, cylinder shall be removed outdoors to a well-ventilated area away from
any source of ignition. The contents of the cylinder should be allowed to disperse
into the atmosphere under carefully controlled and supervised conditions. If it
cannot be moved, location shall be evacuated and area barricaded. Fire and
Safety Department shall be informed.
Minor fire shall be extinguished if possible, by closing the cylinder valve or use of
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water, wet cloth, or fire extinguisher. Leak shall be attended thereafter.
If the results from an unstoppable leak, cylinder shall be kept wet by wet water
fog and allowed to burn in controlled manner.
If the cylinder is engulfed in external fire, it shall be kept wet and removed if
possible.
15.20 CONFINED SPACE SAFETY
15.20.1 INTRODUCTION
Confined Space is any space large enough for a man to enter where, there could be
presence of hazardous material, or There is likelihood of deficiency of oxygen, or
Access or exit is difficulty or restricted. To provide safe working conditions in a confined
space, special precautions, work permit system and Confined space Entry Authorization
required to be followed to ensure the safe working.
Some Examples for the confined space for:
1. Vessels, tanks, furnaces, pits, manholes, sewers,
2. Excavation deeper than 1.2 meters,
3. Floating roof entry when the roof is more than 3 meters down from the top, etc.
15.20.2 CONFINED SPACE HAZARDS
Oxygen deficiency
Presence of toxic corrosive or hazardous materials (H2S, NH3,S or C dust).
Presence of flammable, combustible, explosive or pyrophoric Material
(hydrocarbon, sludge)
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Restricted access – Limited number of entry/exit points (ex. Single man way)
Restriction to freedom of movement inside confined space (ex.Trays)
Falling/tripping hazards
Poor illumination/visibility/communication
High temperature & humidity
Electrical, static or radioactive hazards
Mechanical hazards (ex. Tank mixers, falling objects such as tools, refractory)
15.20.3 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY- SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
The personnel's involved in confined space entry shall be trained in confined
space hazards, rescue procedures, and the training shall be done prior to
entry in confined space.
Keep this Authorization available at the man way with associated work permit
Provide positive isolation by blinding(spading)blanking or other means and
Check at every renewal. Do not disturb once isolated. Valve closure alone is not
acceptable.
The confined space entry shall made safe by adopting methods such as
venting, draining, steaming, washing, depressurizing and ventilating.Radiation
source shall be removed.
Isolate any power driven internal equipment. Use multi lock/Tag out procedure.
Maintain continuous and adequate ventilation using eductor/ blower/A.C.
Never use utility/instrument/compressed air directly or oxygen for ventilation.
Adopt Grounding/bonding method for educators/blowers to avoid static current.
Provide adequate lighting using explosion proof type and 24 volts max.
Provide easy access for entry/exit.
Gas test shall be done by authorized Gas tester prior to start of the work and
fresh gas test shall be done at regular intervals.
Entry without BA not allowed if LEL more than 10% or toxic gases above TLV.
Do not use canister/cartridge maMJEPS. Use airline mask along with standby
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escape set.
Only trained and medically fit persons must use BA,proof for the same shall
made available for the inspection.
Display “No entry without air-mask” sign at man way in inert and toxic confined
spaces.
Do not allow entry even with BA if LEL more than 20% or H2S more than100
ppm or CO more than 500 ppm.
Scales/sludge inside to be kept wet during ventilation, removal and after
removal.
Provide reliable communication system between attendant and workers inside.
Men inside must come out if attendant leave or if ventilation or Communication is
interrupted.
15.20.4 CONFINED SPACE ATTENDANT DUTIES
Keep Rescue equipment ready (ex. Reactors: air winch with stand by rope-grip
and elevator or crane with basket.
He must have same PPE as people working inside confined space.
Maintain count of entrants and identify who is inside (use Attendance sheet)
attached.
Frequently communicate with entrants.
Remains at man way during entry until relieved.
Do not attempt rescue by putting own life in danger. Do the rescue as per plan.
Air supply for the BA of standby man must be independent.
Do not allow unauthorized persons to enter.
Do not perform any other duty which can interfere with Attendant’s duty.
Wear distinguished jacket for easy identification.
Evacuate confined space if any hazardous condition is detected.
15.20.5 ATTENDANT 'S QUALIFICATION
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Knows the hazards that may be exposed during entry, including signs or
symptoms and consequences of the exposure.
Able to read and write.
Trained and certified (holding certification card)
Aware of possible behavioral effects of hazards exposure.
15.20.6 IDLH CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
In IDLH atmospheres a common communication link system should be provided
moreover, used by personnel who are entering, standby, and maintaining the life
support system.
In IDLH atmospheres additional help shall be readily available (ex. Radio, plant
paging system, break glass alarm).
If communication is interrupted, entrants shall be evacuated.
In IDLH atmospheres, entrants shall wear SCBA or airline mask Attached with
stand-by escape set. Rescue arrangements shall be readily available.
15.20.7 INERT ENTRY
Inert is adopted when it is impossible to gas free below 20% LEL and/or
presence of pyrophoric material.
Inert atmospheres are IDLH due to oxygen deficiency.
Oxygen shall not exceed 5% & continuously monitored.
Hydrocarbon shall below 100% LEL at the man way .LEL reading inside is not
required.
Issuer shall alert the attendant to evacuate entrants if oxygen level is exceeded.
Audiovisual alarm is recommended.
Attendant and others outside wear respiratory protection if the effluent from the
confined space contaminates the air.
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Independent source air for different people with low pressure alarm and escape
cylinder attached to waist shall be provided.
Only N2 driven power tools shall be used recommended.
15.20.8 ENTRY TO LIVE FLOATING ROOF
Floating roof tanks are used in oil industry to store volatile liquid hydrocarbons
like naphtha and gasoline to reduce the evaporation loss.
Entry to a floating roof may be required for inspection, checking the condition of
the seal, cleaning, maintenance, manual dipping and sampling etc.
Since it is possible for hydrocarbon vapor to accumulate from the release of
vapor through vents, roof legs and the seal, a floating roof is considered as a
hazardous confined space when the roof is more than 3 meters below the top of
tank shell.
Hence except blinding and mechanical ventilation, other confined space entry
precautions shall be followed.
Operation or any other person shall not enter alone to a floating floor.
Gas meter or personal gas monitor with 20% LEL alarm shall always be
available with entrants and they shall not come out on alarm.
Entrants shall be equipped with SCBA on their back and ready to wear if the LEL
exceeds 10%. H2S measurement is also required if the product is contaminated.
Tank shall not receive or discharge product during the entry period.
15.20.9 CONFINED SPACE PREPARATIONS
Entrance shall be trained in confined spaces hazards & rescue.
Executor shall ensure entrants have valid training cards and brief them about the
hazards & precautions prior to entry.
Work within the confined space will require hot or cold work permit, excavation
authorization, etc.Disconnected lines shall be blind flanged.
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Follow blinding & tagging procedure. Make confined space by depressurizing,
venting, draining, steaming, washing, and ventilating. Radiation sources if any
shall be removed. Pneumatic or steam driven equipment if any shall also be
Disconnected.
Fall arrestors should be provided where required.At least 2 man ways shall be
open in every chamber of vessel for proper ventilation.
In single man way vessels, dropping of a spool piece or disconnecting and
misaligning a line shall be adopted.Air intake of forced ventilation equipment
shall be from an Uncontaminated location.
All entrants shall wear personnel H2S monitors.If confined space may become
unsafe during entry (e.g. from emission of fumes from sludge or deposits
contained in the space or welding fumes or inerting), continuous gas monitoring
is required.Ventilating vessels can make spontaneous ignition containing
pyrophoric scales. Inert entry with required safety precautions or handling
pyrophoric in wet condition shall be adopted.
Where vessels shall display green “ENTRY ALLOWED WITH PERMIT AND
ATTENDANT PRESENT” sign at authorized entry point(s) while attendant is
present.
Executor shall display red “NO ENTRY” signs or tape barricade at man ways not
approved for entry and also at authorized entry point during break times or when
the attendant is away.One confined space with single controlled entry point
should have one attendant and one entry permit which indicate maximum
allowed in at a time irrespective of number of groups working. When different
crafts are involved, use of a common attendant with the consent of the
attendant’s supervisor and common entry permit countersigned by other
executors is acceptable.
Use of one attendant for may space or many man ways of large confined space
is acceptable with approval of Client's Safety Department, provided he can
effectively control and communicate with all entrants directly or through
intermediaries.
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15.20.10 COMMUNICATION
If the attendant cannot directly and effectively communicate visually or by voice
with the entrants, effective means of communication shall be available (ex.Rope,
radio no movement alarm, intermediate man). Intrinsically safe hands free
communication sets should be preferred.
When using lifeline (rope) communication attendant and the entrants shall follow
the standard signals as given below.
S.no: Signal on line Given by wearer Given by attendant
1 1Pull I am all right Are you all right
2 2 Pulls Pay out more line I am paying more line
3 3 Pulls-pause Stop paying out I am ceasing paying out
4 2 pulls Or lowering Or lowering
5 4 pulls Haul in slack or haul up I am hauling lower or up
6 Repeated sharp
pulls Danger-help me out
Danger-I am hauling You
out quickly as Possible
In IDLH atmospheres a common communication link system should be provided and
used by personnel who are entering, standby, and maintaining the life support system.In
IDLH atmospheres means to summon additional help shall be readily available (ex.
Radio, plant paging system, break glass alarm).
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A confined space entry attendance sheet shall be maintained. If communication is
interrupted, entrants shall be evacuated.
15.21 SAFERY REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTION OF GASES:
Gas detection is required for hot work and vessel, vehicle entry and may be required for
some cold work and excavations. The work permit includes a section on initial gas tests,
which may be used in place of a gas free certificate. The readings obtained by the gas
tester are to be recorded on the work permit and signature by him to indicate that it is
safe to proceed with work.
The gas test shall be made at the commencement of the work. The circumstance will
also determine the need for continuous gas monitoring either by manual interment
means or by a continuous sampling device with audible and visible warning. (portable
multi gas detectors)The requirement of the gas test and interval shall be mentioned in
the work permit.
Gas test normally carried out prior to the commencement of hot work and confined
space entry for checking of hydrocarbon contents in the air. The presence of the toxic
vapors or gases is known or suspected, a toxic gas test shall be made and the result
shall be entered.
Where H2S is normally present or where H2S is suspected, the test shall be done and
the result must be entered in the work permit.
The Gas tester for the project shall be Safety supervisor and they shall undergo the
training from the client (if any).
The qualified personnel shall be authorized to carry out the gas test prior to the
commencement of work (required).
The test device shall be multi gas detector and necessary calibration certificate shall be
obtained from authorized agency.
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15.22 H2S SAFETY
Hydrogen sulfide (H²S) is a highly toxic, colorless gas (transferent), 1.2 times heavier
than air, soluble in water, it has an offensive odor of rotten eggs in low concentrations
and at slightly higher concentrations may have a sick sweet odor. It is produced in toxic
concentrations along with crude oil, water, gas. Activities in suspected areas that may
lead to exposure include, but are not limited to, gauging tanks, repairing leaks, working
in confined spaces, or cleaning and repairing tanks and vessels. H²S is a flammable
and produces toxic sulfur dioxide when burned.
H²S may also be present around operations at wells, ditches, sewers and evaporation
pounds.
15.22.1 PROPERTIES OF H2S
Deadly, extremely toxic gas.
Colorless ( Transferent )
Heavier than air, tends to settle in low lying areas.{ vapour density1.189 ( Air-
1.0)}
Readily dispersed by wind or air movement.
Burns with blue flame, producing SO2 which is also toxic.
Odour of rotten egg only in lower concentrations, in high concentrations it
Deadens the sense of smell.
Highly corrosive to certain metals.
Flammable and forms explosive mixtures with air or oxygen.
15.22.2 HAZARDS
H2S is an extremely irritating gas. The potential hazard is asphyxiation by
inhalation of the gas.
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H2S reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the bloodstream, depressing
the nervous system.
High concentrations can result in immediate collapse and death from
respiratory failure and asphyxiation.
Exposure to concentrations of H2S greater than 600 ppm can cause
immediate death.
The rotten egg odor of H2S is not a reliable warning sign because higher
concentrations temporarily deaden the sense of smell. An exposed person
may not detect the presence of H2S and, consequently inhale lethal
amounts.
15.22.3 Effects on different Concentrations of H2S
Concentration
( PPM ) Potential Effects
0.13 ppm Minimal perceptible odour.
4.6 ppm Easily detectable, Moderate odour.
10 ppm Beginning of eye irritation.
27 ppm Strong, unpleasant odour,but not intolerable.
100 ppm Coughing, eye irritations, loss of sense of smell after two to five
minutes.
200-300 ppm Eye inflammation and respiratory tract inflammation after one hour.
500-700 ppm Loss of consciousness and possible death in 30 minutes to one
hour.
700-1000 ppm Rapid unconsciousness at once, cessation (stopping or pausing) of
respiration and death.
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1000-2000 ppm Unconsciousness at once, with early cessation of respiration and
death in a few minutes.
15.22.4 DETECTION OF H2S
Various types of monitoring equipment are available to determine the presence of
H2S.These includes hand pumps with detector tubes, direct reading portable monitors,
fixed monitor/alarm systems, and personal monitor/alarm systems. The safety
engineer/Safety supervisor shall receive the training to Multi Gas detector and
authorized Gas tester card shall be obtained from client safety department(if required)
The Multi gas Detector shall be calibrated and tested.
15.22.5 TRAINING
Employees shall not be allowed to work in H2S area without receiving training on
potential hazards associated with H2S.This training shall be done at least annually or
each individual job requires.
15.23 RADIATION SAFETY
Radiography is used for the purposes of detecting cracks in metal and also for
measuring metal thickness. The inspection of pipeline field weld is made in the field
pipelines are laid in the ground, the pipe lengths are welded together, a certain
percentage of the welds is inspected radiologically.This method of inspection verifies
the quality of the welding and provides for the correction of improper welding
techniques. The danger of accidental or careless exposure to ionizing radiation is the
major hazard in radiography.
15.23.1 RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM
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The project Management shall be establishing radiation safety training for all individuals
and employees working with radiography. The project management shall be kept
informed of the storage, transfer or use of the radioactive materials. The project
Management shall also establish radiation safety responsibilities for all levels of
individuals whose functions are related to radiation.
15.23.2 PRECAUTIONS:
Emergency procedures for radiation safety should be posted with the
required warning signs at the access to all areas where ionizing radiation
conditions exist.
Depending on the level of radiation present, employees should be
provided with personal dosimeters and proper protective clothing.
access to areas in which radioactive area are present should be restricted
by barricading and provide necessary warning boards to be provided.
15.24 ORDNANCE SAFETY
Possibilities of mines / Ordinances in underground may be through out the cross
country by the invasion of Iraqis. Mines can cause heavy damage to the properties and
severe injuries to the individuals.
The following procedures to be followed when detecting mines and ammunitions.
15.24.1 PROCEDURE:
Do not touch the foreign objects (Mines)
Immediately alert the employees who are working near by.
Inform to the Supervisor
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Place identification near the foreign object (mines)
Barricade the area and place warning signs
Supervisor has to inform safety supervisor / safety engineer.
Inform to Fire & Safety division of Kuwait/Client's safety department.
15.25 PAINTING, COATING, AND SPRAYING
Only approved containers and portable tanks will be used for storage and
handling flammable and combustible liquids. Grounding and bonding
between containers will be maintained when transporting flammable
liquids.
Flammable or combustible liquids will not be stored in areas used for exits,
stairways, or normally used for the safe passage of people. No more five (5)
gallons of flammable or twenty-five (25) gallons of combustible liquids will be
stored in a room outside of an approved storage cabinet.
Areas in which flammable or combustible liquids are transferred will be
separated for other operations by twenty-five (25) feet distance of by a five
(5') feet barrier having a fire resistance of at least one-hour.
Flammable liquids will be kept in closed containers when not actually in
use. Flammable liquids may be use only where there are no open flames or
other sources of ignition (i.e. electrical rotating equipment, hot metal
surfaces, high temperature water pipes, etc) within fifty (50) feet of the
operation, unless conditions warrant greater clearance.
"No Smoking-Open Flames" signs will be posted at all spraying areas and
paint storage rooms.
The solids of substances to be sprayed mat are considered toxic.
These solids may contain antimony, lead, silica or zinc. The solvents used
(toluene, xylene, etc.) may be harmful to the lungs or skin if persons are
exposed to levels higher than the recommended PPM doses. For further and
detailed information, reference will be made to container labels and
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manufacturers / suppliers MSDS for details on harmful health defects and the
necessary.
Persons spray painting will use approved respiratory and skin protection.
When coating and spraying materials used in confined spaces containing toxic
ingredients, and approved respirator will be used. All conductive objects in
the spraying area will be grounded.
Should paint spillage occur it must be cleaned up immediately in
accordance with the instructions on the container label, MSDS and COSHH
instructions.
All spraying areas will be provided with an ventilation adequate to remove
flammable vapor and mists to a safe level to confine and control combustible
residues. Mechanical ventilation, when necessary, will be in operation at all
times while spraying operations are being conducted and for a sufficient time
thereafter to allow vapors to be exhausted.
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16.0 WASTE MANAGEMENT
16.0 WASTE MANAGEMENT
16.1 SCOPE
The underlying principles of environmental protection by the company are, as follows:
To promote the protection of the environments this may be affected by the
Activities/operations and seek continuous improvement in efficiency of use of
natural resources and energy.
To establish and institutionalize the waste management procedure, the oil and
Chemical spill contingency measures, spills clean-up methods, spill prevention
and reporting procedures and restoration procedures.
16.2 WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE
16.2.1 INTRODUCTION
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This procedure is written to ensure that all wastes generated by MJEPS and its
Sub-contractors shall be properly handled, stored and disposed.
Separate covered, self-closing, non-flammable/non-reactive containers shall be
provided for the collection of garbage, oily, flammable and dangerous wastes.
The containers shall be labeled with a description of the contents.
Ferrous waste/unused material shall be transported and stored in MJEPS yard
or
Client Approved Designated Area.
16.2.2 LIST OF HAZARDS AND NON-HAZARDS WASTE: 1) Solid waste materials are composed of Hazards, non hazards and debris.
Hazard waste is composed of metals, brass, paint containers, valves and pipes,
Aluminum, Welding particles, Chemical waste, etc.
Non- Hazard waste is composed of papers, plastics, woods, rubber, office
garbage, asbestos, P.V.C. pipes, etc.
Debris is composed of concrete, bricks, soil and etc.
2) Hydrocarbons are composed sludge and contaminated soil, liquids (oil, diesel, lube- oil, kerosene) and etc.
3) Sewage 4) Sludge and contaminated soil 5) Chemical Waste
16.2.3 WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY 1.) Concerned managers, engineers, foreman, and supervisors shall secure permits
and approval of the clients before dumping the waste generated from operations to their designated treatment and dumping area.
MJEPS shall provide Waste manifest according to the type of the wastes. They
shall use designated Tip sites as recommended, guidelines, regulation by KEPA
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and Clients Fire and Safety Regulation and Health & Environment which the waste material should be disposed. In the waste manifest form shall give the full details such as type of the waste, waste source location, name of the waste, hazard classification, waste container type etc. The following are the common waste which is generated in the worksite.
2.) Solid Waste:
Ferrous Materials shall be transferred and stored to MJEPS Store Crap Yard or
approved by a Client designation areas. Sub-contractors shall be responsible in
transferring and removing their scrap ferrous materials.
Non Ferrous Materials and debris shall be dumped regularly at MJEPS
designated
dumping area or approval by Client designated area.
3.) Liquids such as used diesel, oil, kerosene, lube-oil, etc. shall be properly stored
drum or tank containers and disposed to designated dumping area approval by KEPA or Client designated area
4.) Sludge and contaminated soil, etc. shall be transferred to Client designated
treatment site or if not available, MJEPS concerned personnel shall find means to dispose of the sludge and contaminated soil.
5.) In the event of oil spill or leaks, the contaminated soil shall be immediately
removed and transferred to the Client designated area. Clean soil shall be used to replace and level the damage site.
6.) Sewage shall be disposed or transferred regularly to the Municipal Sewage dumping site. 7.) Sewage disposal program shall include but not limited to the following:
Sewage shall be collected through a sewage network of P.V.C. pipes sloping a
minimum of 0.05%.
All pipes shall be of a diameter 150 mm except if otherwise indicated on the
drawings.
Manholes and inspection chambers shall be located as indicated on the
drawings.
These shall be constructed of C.M.U. Block work, which shall be plastered
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from the outside and benched from the inside. Cast Iron covers shall be provided
of a medium duty for residential areas and heavy duty at vehicle routes.
Sewage lines shall be connected to Client Sewage Treatment Plant if available.
If the Client Sewer System is not available for use, then;
The System shall be drawn to a septic tank (s) The septic tank(s) shall be a 6 mm underground steel tank. The inside dimensions of the tank(s) shall be based on the maximum
load of resident persons.
Cesspit emptier shall be used whenever a septic tank shall is full and shall be treated and emptied outside the camp area in an approved location designated by the Client.
8.) Chemical Waste shall be stored in an appropriate container and labeled
“Chemical Waste Disposal “. Plastic containers are preferred to use. Secure and leak-proofs lids are required for all containers. Chemical waste shall be disposed of in Clients designated area or by KEPA approved area or MJEPS or concerned personnel shall find means to dispose of the chemical waste. Consult the Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the correct handling, disposal and clean up of the chemical waste.
9.) All concerned employees who violate the waste management policy shall be subject to proper disciplinary actions.
10.) Failure by the sub-contractors to comply shall empower the MJEPS to clear
away such rubbish and surplus materials and deduct twice shall all the cost and expenses incurred therein, from any money due or which may become due to the sub-contractor, or recover the same as debt from the sub-contractor. Further action shall be taken against sub-contractor as deemed necessary.
11.) Garbage disposal shall include but not limited to the following:
Garbage containers with tight fitting lids shall be distributed throughout the site to prevent dispersion of litter, at locations acceptable to the Client.
The garbage shall be collected daily and transported to an approved
transfer station prior to final disposal by land filling, if not available, transferred immediately to municipal dumping site.
Locations for transfer stations shall be designated by the Client. The
transfer stations shall be fenced, if required, to prevent dispersion of litter.
Garbage shall be transported from the transfer station to a sanitary landfill
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approved by the Client in consultation with Local Authorities. The landfill design shall be in accordance with appropriate codes and standards. Burning of the wastes may be permitted only if approved by the Client and Local Authorities.
A regular program for spraying shall be conducted to sanitize the
collections to prevent the wastes from becoming offensive. Precautions to prevent fly breeding and vermin information shall be maintained throughout, from collection to final disposal.
16.2.4 OIL AND CHEMICAL SPILL CONTINGENCY MEASURES:
1. Project Safety Engineer/Officer shall be the coordinator for oil and chemical spill
emergencies and he shall be provided with appropriate communication facilities. 2. MJEPS Group Co. W.L.L. shall:
Provide induction training and instructions to the workforce before commencing any
construction activity.
Display Emergency Procedures including emergency contact numbers at all prominent locations.
Ensure availability of empty drums/barrels, absorbent material and spill kits at site.
3. In case of minor oil/chemical spill, site supervisor shall immediately:
Notify the concerned department for an appropriate action
Notify the” Client Fire Station” and Client Project Representative
Clean up the affected area and dispose the collected waste correctly
4. In case of major oil/chemical spill, site supervisor shall immediately notify the following departments/personnel (as a minimum):
Client Fire Station
Client Hospital (only if medical services needed)
Area HSE Team
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Client Project Representative
Project Manager
Safety Engineer/Officer
5. Operatives without any defined task shall leave the site and assemble at designated
assembly point.
6. MJEPS shall:
Provide first aid, in case required, till the arrival of ambulance.
Follow the instructions of the “Client Fire Station” staff and shall provide assistance to them upon their arrival at site.
Provide assistance to other support services upon their arrival at site.
Make, so far as is reasonably practical, spill containment arrangements till the arrival
of support services.
Barricade the affected area and display proper warning signs.
Make temporary access ways and assist in regulating the traffic by placing trained flagmen and displaying adequate traffic signs in case regular road ways/access ways are affected.
Record the sequence of events.
16.2.5 CHEMICAL STORAGE ARRANGEMENTS
All chemicals at site shall be stored separately in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions and access to such chemicals must be limited to authorized persons.
MSDS of stored chemicals should be available at site and copies shall be forwarded
to Area HSE team.
Only minimum quantities of chemicals/solvents shall be retained at site.
Appropriate type of fire extinguishers as mentioned in the MSDS shall be provided.
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Sufficient quantity of appropriate PPE for handling chemicals shall be available at site.
Only trained personnel shall handle the chemicals.
Men employed in mixing paints shall be equipped with appropriate PPE.
At least 5% airspace shall be allowed for the expansion of liquids stored in closed
containers.
16.2.6 SPILL PREVENTION AND REPORTING PROCEDURES
1. MJEPS employees are trained and shall be retrained to implement spill prevention practices for work with and around oil/chemical sources. They shall use common sense and rely on spill prevention practices at all times to minimize the potential for a release of oil/chemical.
For example, the following “spill prevention” practices are recommended:
Keep container lids securely fastened at all times. Do not leave portable sources unattended (outside). Return portable sources to their storage location after use. Use pads, drip pans, and funnels when transferring petroleum products/chemicals from a portable container. Protect oil/chemical sources from damage by moving equipment.
Loading and unloading of petroleum products/chemicals shall be
attended at all times.
Do not tamper with valves, drain lines etc.
2. Relevant work permits shall be obtained from the concerned authorities and all instructions/conditions mentioned in the said permits shall be adhered to before commencing any works on pipelines and pipeline
fittings.
3. Every effort shall be made at all times to avoid spillage or escape of any materials, which would cause ground, air or sea pollution and create a
hazard to persons, plant or buildings.
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4. Where small escapes of liquids are unavoidable drip trays or if necessary larger receptacles must be provided.
5. The source of any leakage must be established without delay and steps taken to isolate it.
6. Free oil lying on a soil surface must be removed as quickly as possible in order to
prevent seepage into the subsoil.
7. Client Fire Station and all concerned Client Departments must be notified immediately in case of any oil/chemical spill.
REPORTING PROCEDURE:
When reporting an oil spill or release of hazardous substance, speak clearly and give the following information: -
Name and organization. elephone number or radio channel.
Exact location of the incident. Source or cause of the release or spill. Type of material(s) released or spilled. Quantity of material(s) released or spilled. Any imminent danger/threat posed by the release or spill. Any casualties. Corrective action taken. Have the message repeated back to ensure understanding.
16.2.7 SITE SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS
1. DRINKING WATER
An adequate supply of drinking water shall be provided.
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Cool water shall be provided during hot weather. Drinking water shall be supplied from approved sources.
Approved potable water systems shall be used for the distribution of drinking
water Drinking water shall be dispensed in a manner which prevents contamination
between the consumer and the source
2. FRESH WATER & POWER SUPPLY
Fresh water and power supply point shall be made available by the Client.
Fresh water tank shall be placed on an elevated platform specifically erected for the purpose.
3. TOILETS The toilet rooms shall be equipped with a toilet (pedestal type), washbasin with hot and cold water, water heater, wall mirror and shower. Untreated sewage shall not be disposed to the ground.
Sewage shall be disposed underground through a fiberglass septic underground
tank.
Septic tank shall be emptied, if required, using vacuum tankers.
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PROCEDURE
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17.0 HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROCEDURE
All work activities to be performed at project sites shall be executed in a safe and
controlled manner by identifying the hazards, analyzing and controlling the same. Any
hazard identified by any one at project sites shall be communicated to any one of the
following MJEPS personnel immediately for their handling / control.
Project Safety Engineer
Project Safety Supervisor
Project Manager
The Control hazard shall be exercised mainly by following means
Estimation or control of hazard by substituting at with a non-hazardous alternative to the
extent possible.
Provide / Display material safety data sheets of hazardous material and exercise the
precautions recommended there-in.
Limit number of persons exposed to hazard
MJEPS Safety Engineer / Supervisor to conduct regular checks for the adherence to the
above.
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/ HUMID CONDITIONS
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18.0 WORKING IN HOT WEATHER / HUMID CONDITIONS
18.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN EXTREME HEAT
As per the requirement & law of Ministry of Social Affairs Kuwait for the year 2005-
2006. Working time of all employees under hot and humid condition as per Ministry
decree 157/2005 that bans the work in open areas from 12:00 – 16:00 hours from June
1st to Step.1st.
Working near furnace or boiler can be extremely uncomfortable job, because some heat
is generally lost to the surrounding air.
Being aware of the various types of illness, symptoms and preventive steps will help
you deal with the heat.
The effects of various temperatures on human body are listed below:
TEMPERATURE RANGE
EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE
0-25
Comfortable, depending on amount of exertion
25-40 Uncomfortable, but bearable for short period of light exertion.
40-80
Pain and injury are possible.
80-100 Painful, harmful and possibly fatal.
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Fatal
The effects vary with humidity and with the amount of radiated heat.
18.2 WHAT IS HEAT STRESS?
Working or playing where it is hot puts stress on our body's cooling system.
When the heat is combined with other stress such as hard physical work, loss of
fluids, fatigue or some medical condition's it may lead to heat related illness,
disability and even death.
Then can happen to anybody even if you are young and fit.
Ensure adequate supply of water. Have access to shade work managed to
reduce the potential ill effects.
18.3 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS:
Hydrations: The best way to avoid heat strokes and other heat disorders is to your body well
hydrated. Drink a lot of water if you are exercising or working in hot conditions. Doctors
usually recommend consuming either or more glasses or water per day.
Ventilation: Remain in cool areas where your body can cool itself. If working in hot conditions, try to
take a break to regain energy and to avoid overexposure to the sun.
Clothing: What you are plays a big factor in how your body handles the heat Light clothing and
loose fitting clothing will help your body in breathing and cooling itself. It is fine to wear a
hat or cap to protect yourself from the sun but once your feel warm, remove it. This
usually traps the heat inside your body.
Limit yourself:
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It is also important to watch the amount of activities your are participating in during hot
days. Don't overdo it. Heat stroke and other disorders can take effect in less than an
hour.
Are you fit to work during summer?
Older employee, obese employees and personnel on medication are at great risk if they
decide to work during very hot and humid conditions.
18.4 ACCLIMATIZATION:
The longer you do hard work in the heat, the better your body becomes at
keeping cool.
If you are not used to working in the heat then you must take a week or two to
get acclimatized or used to the heat.
If you are ill or away from work for a week or so you can lose your
acclimatization.
You can become acclimatized by limiting exposure the 1st few days and
gradually increasing work load/time in the heat.
Workers should salt their food well, particularly while they are acclimatizing to hot
jobs.
Assign additional worker or slow down works pace.
Make sure everyone is properly acclimatized.
Train workers to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat stresses 'buddy
system' since people are not likely to notice their own symptoms.
18.5 HOW TO RECOGNIZE TREAT AND AVOID HEAT ILLNESSES
TYPE SYMPTOMS TREATMENT
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Dehydration 1. Flushed face 2. Extreme thirst, more
than normal or unable to drink
3. Dry/warm skin 4. Dizziness made
worse when you are standing .
5. Weakness. 6. Cramping in the
arms and legs. 7. Headache. 8. Dry/mouth/dry
tongue. 9. Low blood pressure 10. Rapid and deep
breathing faster than normal.
11. Fainting.
For mild to moderate dehydration, drink more water and try to avoid the heat until refreshed.
Sunburn 1. Skin becomes red & painful
2. Burning sensation and swelling
3. Blister
Apply cold towels on the areas affected or take a cold shower. Apply moisture lotions and not ointments, do not break blisters and try to avoid repeated sun exposure. Use sunscreen to avoid a sunburn. Seek medical attention for severe cases.
Heat Stroke/ sun stroke
1. High body temperature.
2. Red and dry skin 3. Throbbing
headaches. 4. Nausea 5. Unconsciousness 6. Rapid and shallow
breathing. 7. Fatigue.
Get to shady cool areas. Sponge or shower with cold water. Get a cold towel and wrap it around the body. Call the hospital for medical treatment.
Heat syncope. 4. Faintness 4 Dizziness 5 Headaches. 6 Increased pulse
rate.
Lie sit down under a shaded or cool environment. Try to take frequent breaks if working under high temperatures and drink a lot of
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7 Restlessness 8 Nausea 9 Vomiting 10 A brief loss of
consciousness.
water.
Heat Exhaustion 1. Headaches. 2. Paleness 3. Heavy sweating 4. Thirst 5. Dizziness 6. Fatigue 7. Nausea 8. Impaired judgment 9. Loss of appetite
Shift to a cooler location and drink a lot of water. Use cold towels over your head and neck.
Head Rash 1. Redness accompanied with swelling and inflammation of skin.
2. Small blisters. 3. Both symptoms
commonly occur on the back of the neck.
The best treatment is to provide a cooler, less humid environment. Clean the affected area and apply a mild lotion to it.
Heat Cramps 1. Muscle pain in the abdomen, arms or legs may occur in association with strenuous activity.
2. Rapid heartbeat. 3. Sweaty skin
Stop all activities and do not return to strenuous activities until the cramps subside. Further exertion may lead to exhaustion or heat stroke. This usually improved if you drink water and rest in a cool environment.
18.6 ENGINNERING CONTROLS:
Control the heat a source thought the use of insulating and reflective barrier.
Exhaust hot air/heat produced by specific operations.
Reduced the temperature and humidity though air cooling.
Provide air-conditioned rest areas.
Increase air movement if temperature is less than 35 degree centigrade fans.
Reduce physical demands of work task through mechanical assistance (hoists,
life-tables, etc.,)
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18.7 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS:
Increase frequency & length of rest breaks.
Schedule hot job to cooler times of the day.
Provide cool drinking water near worker and remind them to drink a cup every 20
minutes or so.
18.8 FIRST AID
Remove the affected person to cool area
Give water to drink
Cool the body
Get medical help.
During the Hot & High Humid Weather Conditions MJEPS Will Provide Sufficient
Quantities of Cold water, Salt Tablets and necessary salt liquids like Electrolyte and
intermittent breaks also defends upon the climatic conditions.
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19.0 FIRST-AID & MEDICAL
SERVICES
19.0 FIRST-AID & MEDICAL SERVICES
When someone becomes ill or injured there is usually a short period of time before you
can get professional medical assistance. It is that length of time that is most critical to
the victim. That period can make the difference between life and death. By having some
first aid training and knowing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) you can have a
major impact to the successful outcome of a medical emergency. Work place shall have
a well stocked first aid kit & Keep first aid kit in a location that is well Known to
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workers. The following points shall be considered at the project location.
Trained first aider shall be made available for the project to take care of the
employees during the emergency situation.
One person of the each group of the work site shall be trained for CPR
procedures by the trained first aider to meet the emergency situations.
The project shall have sufficient quantity of-Unit First Aid Kit which is
commercially available.
In addition to the Unit First aid Kit, a portable emergency First Aid Kit with
necessary bandages, dressings, splints, and cold packs should be available at
work site.
Some medical emergency and procedures for first aid given below.
Check List for First Aid Kit as follows, this can used as a guidelines, necessary items
can added.
Plastic bandages Transpore tape Alcohol preps
Adhesive bandages Micropore tape Gauze
Extra large plastic
bandages Iodine prep pads Fingertip bandages
Sterile pads Antiseptic towelettes Knuckle bandages
Antiseptic ointment Ammonia inhalant Sponge packs
Instant ice packs Sterile eye wash Elastic bandages
Eye pads Safety pins First aid cream
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Bandage scissors Tweezers Butterfly bandages
Water tight utility box
for contents Burn gel to treat burns Burn bandages
Adhesive spots Extra large strips Surgical tape
Sponges Pain reliever Medical Gloves
Some medical emergency and procedures for first aid given below.
19.1 CUTS AND SCRAPES
Small cuts and scrapes usually don't demand a visit to the emergency room of your
Local hospital, but proper care is necessary.
When dealing with minor wounds, keep the following guidelines in mind:
Stop the bleeding by applying pressure using a gauze pad or clean cloth.If
the bleeding persists after several minutes applying pressure, get medical
attention immediately.
Keep the wound clean by washing the area with mild soap and water and
removing any dirt. Dry the area gently with a clean cloth, and cover the
wound with a protective bandage. Changes the bandage at least once day.If
the wound becomes tender to the touch or oozes fluid seek medical attention.
If the cut is more serious and the bleeding does not stop on its own or the
cut is large, deep or rough on the edges, try to stop the bleeding by applying
pressure directly to the injury using a sterilized gauze pad or clean cloth.
Maintain pressure on the wound until the bleeding stops. Then Consult
Physician.
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19.2 NOSEBLEED
A nosebleed is sudden bleeding from one or both nostrils, and may result from a variety
of events: a punch in the nose, breathing dry air, allergies, or for no apparent reason.
To stop the flow of blood from a common nose bleed, use these steps:
Sit or stand upright to slow the flow of blood in the veins of the nose.
Do not tip your head back.
Pinch your nose with your thumb and forefinger for 10 minutes without
relieving pressure. Breathe through your mouth during this time.
If the bleeding continues despite these efforts, consult your doctor.
19.3 SEVERE BLEEDING
The following steps shall be adopted to stop serious bleeding, Lay the affected person
down. If possible the person's head should be slightly lower than the trunk of his/her
body or the legs should be elevated. This position increases blood flow to the brain. If
possible elevate the site of bleeding, to reduce the blood flow.
Do not attempt to clean the wound.
Apply steady, firm pressure directly to the wound using a sterile bandage,
a clean cloth or hand. Maintain pressure until the bleeding stops, then wrap
the wound with a tight dressing and secure it with adhesive tape. Most bleeding
can be controlled by this way. Call for emergency help immediately.
If the bleeding continues and seeps through the bandage, add more
absorbent material. Do not remove the first bandage.
If the bleeding does not stop, apply pressure to the major artery that
delivers blood to the area of the injury.
When the bleeding has stopped ,immobilize the injured portion of
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body. Leave the bandages in place and take the person for immediate
medical attention.
19.4 SHOCK
A variety of symptoms appear in a person experiencing shock:
19.4.1 SYMPTOMS
The skin may appear pale or gray, and is cool and clammy to the touch.
The heartbeat is weak and rapid and breathing is slow and shallow. The
blood pressure is reduced.
The eye lack of shine and seem to stare. Sometimes the pupils are dilated.
The person may be conscious or unconscious. If conscious the person may
faint or be very weak or confused.
On the other hand, shock sometimes causes a person to become overly
excited and anxious. Even if a person seems normal after an injury, take
precautions and treat the person for shock by following these steps:
The person to lie down on his or her back and elevate the feet higher than
the person's head. Keep the person from moving unnecessarily.
Keep the person warm and comfortable. Loosen tight clothing and cover
the person with a blanket.
Do not give the person anything to drink.
If the person is vomiting or bleeding from the mouth, place the person on
his or her side to prevent choking.
Treat any injuries appropriately (bleeding, broken bones, etc.).
Summon emergency medical assistance immediately.
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19.5 BURN
Burns can be caused by fire, the sun, chemicals, heated objects or fluids, and
electricity. They can be minor problems or life-threatening emergencies. Distinguishing
a minor burn from a more serious burn involves determining the degree of damage to
the tissues of the body. If you are not sure how serious the burnis, seek emergency
medical help.
First-degree burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin is burned.
The skin is usually red and some swelling and pain may occur. Unless the burn
involves large portions of the body, it can be treated at home.
Second-degree burns are those in which the first layer of skin has been burned
through and the second layer of skin is also burned. In these burns, the skin reddens
intensely and blisters develop. Severe pain and swelling also occur. If a second-degree
burn is no larger than 2 or 3 inches in diameter, it can be treated at home. If the burn
covers a larger area, seek medical attention. You may need a tetanus booster.
Third-degree burns are the most serious and involve all layers of skin. Fat, nerves,
muscles, and even bones may be affected. Areas may be charred black or appear a
dry white. If nerve damage is substantial, there may be no pain at all. These burns
should receive emergency medical attention.
Follow these steps when treating minor burns at home:
If the skin is not broken, run cool water over the burn for several minutes.
Cover the burn with a sterile bandage or clean cloth.
Take aspirin or acetaminophen to relieve any swelling or pain.
Seek emergency treatment immediately for major burns.
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Until an emergency unit arrives, follow these steps:
Remove the person from the source of the burn (fire, electrical current,
etc.).
If the person is not breathing, begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
immediately (see Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation).
Remove all smoldering clothing to stop further burning.
If the person is breathing sufficiently, cover the burned area with a cool,
moist, sterile bandage or clean cloth. Do not place any creams, ointments or
ice on the burned area or break blisters.
19.6 SEIZURES
19.6.1 DO:
Look for medical identification.
Protect from nearby hazards.
Loosen tie of shirt collar.
Protect head from injury.
Turn on side to keep airway clear.
Reassure when consciousness returns.
If single seizure lasted less than five minutes, ask if hospital evaluation is
Wanted.
If multiple seizures, or if one seizure lasts longer than five minutes, call an
Ambulance. If person is pregnant, injured or diabetic, call for aid.
19.6.2 DON'T DO:
Do not put any hard implement in the mouth.
Do not try to hold tongue. It cannot be swallowed.
Do not try to give liquids during or just after the seizure.
Do not use artificial respiration unless breathing is absent after muscle jerks
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Subside or unless water has been inhaled.
Do not restrain.
19.7 POISONING
A poisoning may or may not be obvious. Sometimes the source of a poisoning can be
easily identified -- an open bottle of medication or a spilled bottle of household cleaner.
Look for these signs if you suspect a poisoning emergency:
19.7.1 SYMPTOMS
Burns or redness around the mouth and lips.
Breathe that smells like chemicals.
Burns, stains, and odors on the person, his or her clothing, or on the
Furniture, floor, rugs, or other objects in the surrounding area.
Vomiting, difficulty breathing, or other unexpected symptoms.
If you can find no indication of poisoning, do not treat the person for
poisoning, but call for emergency help.
If you believe someone has been poisoned, take the following steps:
Some products have instructions on the label specifying what to do if a
poisoning occurs. If the product known to be the poison has these instructions,
follow them.
If the person is alert, give him or her a glass of water or milk to drink.
The liquid will slow the rate at which the poison is absorbed by the body.
But if the person is weak, lethargic, unconscious, or having seizures, do not
give him or her anything by mouth.
If you cannot identify the poison or there are no instructions on the product
label, call your ECCC for instructions.
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Certain poisons should be vomited; others should not. If you do not know
the identity of the substance swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Overall, you
should not induce vomiting unless directed to by a poison control authority or
your physician.
If you are told to induce vomiting in the person who has swallowed poison,
use syrup of ipecac to do so. An alternative method to induce vomiting is
touching the back of the throat of the person to initiate gagging. If you have no
other alternative, have the person drink a glass of warm water containing 1
teaspoon of dried mustard or 3 teaspoons of salt. After the person has vomited,
give a glass of water or milk.
If the poison has spilled on the person's clothing, skin, or eyes, remove the
Clothing and flush the skin or eyes with cool or lukewarm water for 20
minutes.
Get immediate medical attention. If you have identified the poison, take
the container with you.
19.8 ELECTRICAL INJURIES
everyone experiences minor electrical shocks from time to time. In some cases,
however, even small amounts of electricity can be life-threatening because they can
produce unconsciousness, cardiac arrest, and cessation of breathing. Electrical shocks
also can produce serious, deep burns and tissue injury, although often even a serious
electrical burn appears as only a minor mark on the skin. If you find a person whom you
think has been electrocuted, look first--do not touch. He or she may still be in contact
with the electrical source, and touching him or her may only pass the current through
you.
If possible, turn off the source of electricity. If this is not possible, move the source
away from you and the affected person using a non-conducting object made of
cardboard, plastic, or wood. Once the person is free of the source of electricity, check
the person's breathing and pulse. If either has stopped or seems dangerously slow or
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shallow, initiate resuscitation immediately (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). If the
person is faint or pale or shows other signs of shock (see Recognizing and Treating
Shock), lay the person down with the head slightly lower than the trunk of his or her
body and the legs elevated. Treat any major burns (see Treating Major Burns) and wait
for emergency medical assistance to arrive.
19.9 EYE INJURIES
19.9.1 IMPALED OBJECTS
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE OBJECT.
Stabilize the impaled object by placing bulky dressings on each side of the
Object and then securing the dressings together, or by placing a paper cup
over the object and then securing to the face.
19.9.2 FOREIGN BODIES
Foreign bodies such as dirt, sand, wood or metal chips may cause tearing. Tearing may
rid the eye of the foreign body. If the object remains in the eye, have the victim blink
several times. If the object still remains in the eye, gently flush the eye with water.
19.10 COLD RELATED EMERGENCIES
When exposed to very cold temperatures, the skin and underlying tissues may freeze,
resulting in frostbite. The areas most likely to be affected are the hands, feet, nose, and
ears.
Frostbite is distinguishable by the hard, pale, and cold quality of the skin that has been
exposed to the cold. As the area thaws, the flesh becomes red and painful. If your
fingers, ears, or other areas are frostbitten, get out of the cold. Warm your hands by
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tucking them into your armpits; if your nose, ears, or face are frostbitten, warm the area
by covering it with dry, gloved hands. Do not rub the affected area. If numbness remains
during warming, seek professional medical care immediately. If you are unable to get
immediate emergency assistance, warm severely frostbitten hands or feet in warm--not
hot--water. (The water should be between 100 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit).
20.0 EMERGENCY PLAN
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20.0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
20.1 OBJECTIVE
To provide information as to the necessary action and steps to implement during any emergencies.
20.2 SCOPE
This Manual establishes the necessary action to be taken during any fire, gas release, and medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, etc.
20.3 NATURE OF EMERGENCIES
Depending on the areas of work and the nature of work involved the emergencies can be categorized as follows:
Fire
Gas Release
Medical Emergencies
Vehicle Accidents
20.4 ACTION TO BE TAKEN WHEN HEARING EMERGENCY ALARM
During an emergency or on hearing an “EMERGENCY ALARM” every supervisor shall ensure the following:
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Do not panic and be alert.
All work is stopped.
All equipment is shutdown.
All employees are evacuated to the assembly area.
A roll cat is to be taken to account the workers.
No person is allowed to return to work until notification has been received from
Clint operations or representatives that the workers can return to the workers.
20.5 REPORTING OF AN EMERGENCY
1. When you witness an emergency or involved in an emergency, the appropriate help Or actions can be initiated in the following:
2. Contact the Clint Emergency Communications Control Center (ECCC) by telephone or by radio.
3. Convey the following required information:
The nature of emergency
The location of emergency
Type of assistance required (medical, fire brigade, etc.)
Caller name and contact telephone number.
20.6 GENERAL RESPONSE 1.) In Case of Fire: 2.) In case of Gas Release:
Follow the Clint Emergency Procedure in case release of gas.
In case you detect the gas release, report and follow the reporting of
an emergency.
Follow the action to be taken.
Check the wind direction from the pre located windsock.
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Proceed to the up wind direction towards the nearest assembly point.
Do not return to the area of gas release unless notified.
3) In case of Medical Emergencies:
In case of any accident causing injuries to personnel, first person to witness
should warn his subordinates and ask for help.
Check for your own safety before approaching the scene of the accident.
Remove the victim to a safer place in case there is a chance of further
injury or else do not touch the victim.
Report the incident to the immediate Safety Engineer / officer / Site
Supervisor.
Call for help and follow the reporting of an emergency and or seek the
assistance of the Clint medical team to, manage the first aid and referral to
the registered hospital if required for further treatment.
4) In case of Vehicle Accident:
In case of any vehicle accident causing injury to a personnel or damage to
the equipment follow the medical procedure.
For damage to the equipment/vehicle report the incident to the immediate
supervisor or safety officer.
Supervisor and Safety Officer shall prepare and submit the accident
investigation report to the Clint, management, project manager, safety, etc.
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21.0 REPORTS 21.1 Weekly & Monthly Report
The Project HSE Engineer shall prepare and submit monthly leading and lagging HSE data to the Project manager who in turn to issue the Monthly report to company. This report will be compiling with Company requirement. The report shall present details of the HSE performance for each month and as a minimum will include,
Man- hours worked Number of Industrial disabling injury Number of Industrial non disabling injury Number of Motor vehicle accident Number of Near miss, Fires and Property damage reported. Number of Safety meeting and Tool box talks Number of Training and Awareness Number of Inspection and Audits Waste data form etc.
21.2 Accident/Incident/Near miss reports.
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21.2.1 Purpose
This procedure describes the process and responsibilities for internal reporting of HSE incidents, which occurs in Client operational area or related to Client activities. XYZ shall use the Client Incident reports for reporting all accidents/incidents/near miss related with this project.
21.2.2 Definitions
Accident: Accident is an unplanned or unwanted occurrence, leading to any one, or combination of Personal injury, damage to property or environment, traffic accident, spill of Hydrocarbon, oily water or chemical & Theft or misuse of Company property.
Incident: An unplanned event that has caused or could have potentially caused
personal injury, illness and / or damage to assets, production or harm to environment or third party. Serious incident is an event having greater magnitude like multiple serious injuries, oil spill more than 100barrels etc.
Fatality Incident: Any work related injury or illness that results in death, regardless of
the time between the injury and death or the length of the illness.
Fire / Explosion: Any unplanned occurrence involving Client property, equipment or operations that result in flames, excessive heat or combustion and resulting in a fire or explosion.
Incident Report: The form required to initiate notification, documentation and
investigation of an HSE incident. Incident reports are used to collect critical data regarding an incident and provide a record or incident details.
Property Damage: The loss or damage to Client or Contractor property, equipment or
material resulting from an incident which will require some form of repair, restoration or replacement.
Environment Event: Any situation where a person observes or becomes aware of an
event, which adversely effects the environmental, such as, leaks or spills, uncontrolled emissions etc.
Chemical Spill: a release form primary containment of any chemical, chemical mixture
or compound for which an MSDS is required. 21.2.3 General Procedure
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The observer of an incident should take reasonable measures to contain the incident preventing further damage or harm.
The observer shall inform to the emergency contact no of the Client immediately. The observer shall inform to the immediate supervisor The supervisor shall inform to the line of management. Written reports shall be submitted to the applicable departments and authorities in a
using the Client Incident Report Form. Reports shall be submitted within 24 hours Site Project Management shall inform home office in writing, within 24 hours with
immediate verbal notice for all accidents. Safety Department shall be maintaining the record for all incident reports. Analysis the immediate cause to the accident Convey the lesson learnt to all work forces to avoid recurrence.