dubai world ehs - 2007 regulations & standards
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HEALTH,SAFETY & FIREREGULATIONS& STANDARDS
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY
First Edition 2007
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2.25 HandTools........................................................................................................ 2.26 DangerousOperationsandHazardousWorks..................................................2.27 FirstAid.............................................................................................................2.28 AccidentReporting...........................................................................................2.29 TransportationofGoods/Material...................................................................2.30 Chemicals&DangerousGoods........................................................................ SECTION 3 : PUBLIC HEALTH3.1 ProhibitedDisposals..........................................................................................3.2 Oil/Chemical/WastewaterDischarges..............................................................3.3 HazardousChemicals........................................................................................3.4 DisplayofGoods................................................................................................3.5 Littering.............................................................................................................3.6 Cleanliness.........................................................................................................3.7 Advertisements.................................................................................................3.8 DisposalofLightWaste....................................................................................3.9 SkipService.......................................................................................................3.10 SanitaryFacilities..............................................................................................3.11 Walls..................................................................................................................3.12 DrinkingWater.................................................................................................3.13 Watertanks.......................................................................................................3.14 WaterTaps........................................................................................................3.15 MessHall...........................................................................................................3.16 A/cCondensedWater.......................................................................................3.17 SepticTank.......................................................................................................3.18 CollectionofWaste...........................................................................................3.19 PetAnimals.......................................................................................................3.20 PreventionofRodents.......................................................................................3.21 TermitesControl...............................................................................................3.22 PestInfestations................................................................................................3.23 AerosolAgents..................................................................................................3.24 CommercialPestControl..................................................................................3.25 Fumigation........................................................................................................3.26 Infections...........................................................................................................3.27 PublicNuisance................................................................................................. SECTION 4 : ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS 4.1 Workmanship&Material.................................................................................4.2 ElectricalConductors........................................................................................4.3 OvercurrentProtectiveDevices......................................................................4.4 PrecautionsagainstEarthLeakageAndEarthfaultCurrents..........................4.5 PositionofprotectiveDevices,SwitchesandElectricalEquipment................4.6 Precautionsinadverseconditions.....................................................................4.7 NatureofSupply...............................................................................................
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PREAMBLE ............................................................................................. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ...............................................
PART I : HEALTH & SAFETY REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
SECTION 1 : RESPONSIBILITIES1.0 MajorArticles(Employer&WorkerResponsibilities)..................................... 1.1 RoleoftheAuthority/CompetentDepartment............................................... 1.2 EnforcementbytheAuthority.......................................................................... 1.3 HS&ERepresentative/HS&EOfficer............................................................. 1.4 QualificationofHS&EOfficer........................................................................ 1.5 DutyandResponsibilityofHS&EOfficer........................................................ 1.6 ResponsibilityofMedicalPractitioner.............................................................. 1.7 ResponsibilityofCompaniestowards3rd.PartyContractors/Visitors............ 1.8 Responsibilityof3rd.PartyContractors/Visitors............................................. 1.9 ResponsibilityofConsultants............................................................................ SECTION 2 : OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY2.0 Scope................................................................................................................. 2.1 Protectionofemployees.................................................................................... 2.2 DutiesofEmployees.......................................................................................... 2.3 SafeWorkingConditions.................................................................................. 2.4 SafetyPolicy..................................................................................................... 2.5 Safetymanagement........................................................................................... 2.6 OccupationalH&SRisks................................................................................. 2.7 OccupationalH&Sprecautions....................................................................... 2.8 IndoorAirQuality-OccupationalHealth:ExposureStandards.................... 2.9 MedicalExaminations-OccupationalHealth................................................. 2.10 EnforcementofMedicalExaminationRequirements....................................... 2.11 WarningSigns................................................................................................... 2.12 Housekeeping................................................................................................... 2.13 Fork-lifts,LiftingEquipment............................................................................ 2.14 Lifting................................................................................................................ 2.15 NoiseExposure.................................................................................................. 2.16 ElectricWelding................................................................................................ 2.17 GasweldingandGasInstallations................................................................... 2.18 Ventilation........................................................................................................ 2.19 Lighting............................................................................................................. 2.20 RadioactiveWorks............................................................................................ 2.21 AbrasiveBlasting............................................................................................... 2.22 PaintingOperations.......................................................................................... 2.23 Boilers................................................................................................................ 2.24 ElectricalEquipment.........................................................................................
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6.1 Roles&Responsibilities....................................................................................6.2 Safety&Conduct..............................................................................................6.3 LiftingAppliances&LiftingGear....................................................................6.4 DangerousCargoHandling...............................................................................6.5 NoiseatWorkplace...........................................................................................6.6 UseofPersonalProtectiveEquipment..............................................................6.7 EmergencyResponse.........................................................................................6.8 BasicSafetyInduction.......................................................................................6.9 AccidentReporting...........................................................................................6.10 InvestigationofAccidents................................................................................6.11 WelfareFacilities...............................................................................................6.12 SpecialRequirementsatTankerBerths............................................................6.13 BallastDischarge&PollutionPrevention........................................................6.14 ApprovalofShipRepair&SurveyCompanies................................................6.15 RoadSafetyRegulations....................................................................................6.16 Entering&WorkinginClosed/ConfinedSpaces.............................................6.17 HeatStressatWork..........................................................................................6.18 Contractors/VendorsEHSRequirements......................................................... SECTION 7 : EHS : DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS7.1 EHS-NOC......................................................................................................... 7.2 ProcedureforConstructionWorks...................................................................7.3 CertificatesofConformity................................................................................7.4 ProcedureforFacilityCompletion....................................................................7.5 PermittoconductOperations...........................................................................7.6 PowersoftheAuthority....................................................................................7.7 Responsibilities&Disputes...............................................................................7.8 Sites&Services.................................................................................................7.9 WaterSupplyandSanitaryDrainage...............................................................7.10 IndustrialDrainage...........................................................................................7.11 RainwaterDrainage...........................................................................................7.12 Fencing&PlotLevelling..................................................................................7.13 Ventillation&AirConditioning......................................................................7.14 Mess&Kitchen................................................................................................7.15 RefuseDisposal..................................................................................................7.16 ChemicalLaboratory.........................................................................................7.17 SwimmingPool..................................................................................................7.18 Loading&UnloadingArrangements...............................................................7.19 MachineryInstallations.....................................................................................7.20 LPGGasInstallations........................................................................................7.21 Paint/BlastRooms/Booths.................................................................................7.22 Fuel/Chemicals/WastewaterTankInstallation................................................7.23 HazardousGoodsStorageWarehousing...........................................................7.24 RadiographicWorkAreas.................................................................................
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4.8 InstallationofCircuitArrangements................................................................4.9 AdditionsandAlterationstoanInstallation....................................................4.10 FiltrationDevice...............................................................................................4.11 P.F.Correction..................................................................................................4.12 Inspectionandtesting.......................................................................................4.13 ElectricalEquipment/Installations.................................................................... SECTION 5 : HEALTH & SAFETY AT CONSTRUCTION SITES5.1 DutyofCare......................................................................................................5.2 RiskAssessments...............................................................................................5.3 CertificatesofConformity.................................................................................5.4 Health&SafetyPlans.......................................................................................5.5 WorkatHeights................................................................................................5.6 SteelErection....................................................................................................5.7 EmergencyArrangements.................................................................................5.8 Health&SafetyInspections.............................................................................5.9 Scaffolding.........................................................................................................5.10 AccidentReporting...........................................................................................5.11 Welfare..............................................................................................................5.12 PermittoWorkProcedures...............................................................................5.13 ElectricalSafety.................................................................................................5.14 WorkinExcavations.........................................................................................5.15 SafetyAdvisors..................................................................................................5.16 ConfinedSpaces................................................................................................5.17 WorkonorOverwater.....................................................................................5.18 FirstAidRequirements.....................................................................................5.19 UseofhazardousSubstances.............................................................................5.20 Illumination.......................................................................................................5.21 Cranes&LiftingEquipment.............................................................................5.22 MobileElevatedWorkPlatforms......................................................................5.23 PersonnelProtectiveEquipment.......................................................................5.24 SpecialTools.....................................................................................................5.25 LoneWorking...................................................................................................5.26 GoodOrder.......................................................................................................5.27 ControlofContractors......................................................................................5.28 SecurityArrangements......................................................................................5.29 ControlofNoiseatWork.................................................................................5.30 MiscellaneousRequirements.............................................................................5.31 Prohibition&ImprovementNotices................................................................5.32 FinancialPenalties............................................................................................ SECTION 6 : HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AT PORTS & PORT FACILITIES6.0 Application&Scope.........................................................................................
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PREAMBLE
TheHealth,Safety&FireProtectionRegulations&Standards forPCFCclientsandalltheBusinessUnitsoperatingunderDubaiWorld,providebroadstandardsforensur-ingahighlevelofsafetytopeople,property,equipmentandagainsthazardsassociatedwithindustrial,marineandcommercialoperationsjnareasunderPCFCjurisdiction.ThisdocumentshouldbereadinconjunctionwithPCFC-EHS:Health&SafetyGuidelines,EnvironmentalGuidelines,EnvironmentalControlRules&Requirements(allseparatelypublished)andotherapplicablelocal/federalHS&Erequirements.TheseH&SandFireProtection Regulations & Standards supersede those embodied in all other Rules andRegulationsofPCFC.
Theregulationshavebeenupgradedtoincludeprovidefireprotectionplanning,design,construction,sustainment,restoration,modernization,firepreventionandfirecontrolcri-teria.Theywillbeperiodicallyreviewed,updatedandmadeavailabletousersaspartofEHSresponsibility.
TheCorporation(Authority)operatesunderasystemofpriorandcontinuousapproval,andnooperationmaycommenceuntilthefacility/operationshavebeeninspectedandtheAuthorityissatisfiedthatitmeetsitsrequirementsandisfittooperate.Thelicensee/oc-cupier isalso responsibleby theLawunderMinisterialDecisionNo. (32)of1982andotherfederal/stateregulationsfortheprotectionoftheirstafffromrisksatwork,injuries,disease,fireetc.thatmayresult,andhemusttaketheappropriateprecautionstothesatis-factionoftheAuthority.RelevantinternationalRegulations&GuidelinessuchasHealth&SafetyExecutive (HS&E-UK),OSHA,NFPA, IAEA,API,ASMEandASHRAEstandardswill be thebaseline/ reference line for any requirements thathavenot beenreferredinthisbooklet.
EHSisauthorizedtomakevisitstoallfacilities/operationstoensurethatthestandardsand requirements arebeingmet.During thesevisits, unsatisfactory circumstancesmaybefound,whichneedcorrectionandthesearedrawntotheattentionoftheCompany’sseniormanagement.Shouldanycompany/lesseenotrespondpositivelytonotificationsfromEHS,thenEHSwillbeconstrainedtotakenecessaryactions/applyappropriatesanc-tionstoensureasafeandcleanenvironment.Pleaseensurethatyoustudythisbookandkeepthispublicationreadilyforyourreference.WelookforwardtoyourcooperationtoenhanceEnvironment,Health&SafetyStandards.
SULTANAHMEDBINSULAYEMChairmanDubaiWorld
7.25 ConstructionSiteFacilities...............................................................................7.26 Miscellaneous....................................................................................................7.27 Food&HygieneDepartmentSubmissionRequirementsforFoodEstablishments....... APPENDICESTableNo.1:Reportable/OccupationalDiseases........................................................ TableNo.2:MaximumAllowableLimitsforIndoorAirPollutants(Gas)................TableNo.2-A:MaximumAllowableLimitsforIndoorAirPollutants(Dust)..........TableNo.3:TestingOfLiftingEquipment,BoilersAndPressureVessels................TableNo.4:OccupationalNoise................................................................................TableNo.5:SuitableLighting.....................................................................................TableNo.6:SteamBoilerInstallationGuidelines......................................................TableNo.7:FirstAidTraining................................................................................... TableNo.8:NotificationofAccident.........................................................................
PART II : FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE PREVENTION
& FIRE/EMERGENCY CONTROL REGULATIONSSECTION1:Scope.....................................................................................................SECTION2:Equivalencies.........................................................................................SECTION3:WaiversSECTION4:AbsenceofCriteriaSECTION5:ExistingBuildings,FacilitiesorStructuresSECTION6:FireConsultancyServicesSECTION7:RiskAssessmentStudySECTION8:Plans/FireLayoutDrawingsSECTION9:BuildingDesignandLifeSafetySECTION10:MiscellaneousSECTION11:FirePreventionSECTION12:Fire/EmergencyControlSECTION13:CertificationandApprovalSECTION14:Appendices APPENDICES APPENDIX-1:SubmittalRequirementsAPPENDIX-2:FireProtection/FireSafetyGuidelinesForDesigningHighRiseBuildingsAPPENDIX-3:DimensionalcriteriaconcerningFireescapestairs,exitwidthsetc.APPENDIX-4:Occupantloadfactor........................................................................APPENDIX-5:Commonpath,Dead-EndandTravelDistancelimits.....................APPENDIX-6:CriteriaforstorageconfigurationforJAFZAPBUs/LIUs..............APPENDIX-7:EHS-FireDeptrequirementsforCoveredtemporarystructures......APPENDIX-8:FireTrainingRequirements..............................................................APPENDIX-9:AvoidanceofFalseAlarmsfromAutomaticSmokeDetectors.......
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Hot or cold work permits : Document issued by an authorized person permitting hot or cold work to be carried out during a specific time period in a clearly determined area within the port limits.
HS&E : Health, Safety & Environment
IAEA : International Atomic Energy Agency
Inhabited : The facilities, buildings or structures involving routine occupation by human beings.
JAFZA : Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority.
Lessee : Occupier/tenant/owner/Client that occupies and/or operates within a premises within PCFC jurisdiction
Licensee : Occupier/tenant/owner/Client having a license to operate in any areas falling within PCFC jurisdiction.
Lifting appliance : All stationary or mobile cargo-handling appliances, including shore-based power-operated ramps, used on shore or on board ship for suspending, raising or lowering loads or moving them from one position to another while suspended or supported.
Loose gear : Any gear by means of which a load can be attached to a lifting appliance but which does not form an integral part of the appliance or load
Main Contractor : The employer who is responsible for the compliance of the EHS & DM Regulations for all parties on a project under their contract.
Master : Any person, (not the pilot) who is authorized to command the vessel and has personal responsibility for her.
NFPA : National Fire Protection Agency - US : All official definitions contained in NFPA and its companion codes, standards & publications shall apply
Owner : When used in relation to a vessel, includes any part owner , broker, charterer, agent, or mortgagee in possession of vessel, or other person or persons entitled for the time being to the possession of the vessel, whether the holder of the legal title to the vessel in accordance with the registration certificate or otherwise and when used in relation in good, includes any consignor, receipt, custody, loading or unloading and clearance of those good sand includes any other person in charge of the goods and his agent in relation thereto.
PCFC : Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation - The Authority
Permanent Building : means the building designed and constructed with concrete/steel; with block or metal cladding or other durable material.
Pilot : Any person assigned or permitted from the port authority to practices vessel’s pilotage within the port zone or the pilotage zones. The pilot job does not include, under any indirectly. Legally, the pilot assignment is only as advisor to the vessel’s master.
DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS
Access : includes egress
ACGIH : American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
API : American Petroleum Institute
ASHRAE : American Society of Heating Refrigerating Air-Conditioning Engineers.
ASME : American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Authority : Shall mean Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation (PCFC).
Authorized person : Means a person authorized by the authority, the master of the ship or a responsible person to undertake a specific task or tasks and possessing the necessary technical knowledge and experience.
Berth : Includes any berth, dock, piers, jetty, quay, wharf, mooring, anchorage, or offshore terminal, or any other place regularly used for berthing or mooring vessel.
Civil Defence : Civil Defence of any of the Emirates of UAE.
COC : Certificate Of Conformity
Competent Department : shall mean Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Department of the PCFC. (Also referred as Authority Having Jurisdiction -AHJ)
Consultant : Registered consultant holding a valid consulting Engineers’ license from the Dubai Economic Department.
Contractor : Registered contractor holding a valid contracting license from the Dubai Economic Department.
Developer : Lessee/Occupier or his authorized Agent who submits an application to the concerned “Authority” of PCFC on behalf of the lessee for facility construction/development works.
DM : Dubai Municipality
DoH&MS : Department of Health & Medical Services, Government of Dubai.
DPA : Dubai Port Authority
DPW : DP World
EHS : denotes Environment, Health & Safety
Gas-free certificate : Means a certificate, on a special form for the purpose, issued by an authorized, duly qualified person confirming that the tank, compartment or container was gas free at the time of testing.
Harbor Craft : Tugs, pilot boats, barges, lighters for discharging and loading, power driven vessels, and other craft and any other thing constructed or adapted for floating on or being submersed in water (whether permanently or temporarily) whose navigation or Working is normally confined to within the Port limits.
DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS
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SWL : Safe Working Load
Temporary Building : A building used as a site office or to house construction equipment during the construction period.
Uninhabited : means the facilities, buildings or structures not involving routine occupation by human beings.
Vessel : The word vessel shall include every description of ship, boat, raft or water craft of any description, including non-displacement craft and seaplanes, use or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water, irrespective of its means of power.
Water Pollutants : Any substances which when discharges into the water environment, intentional or unintentional , direct or indirectly changes its properties in a manner which harms human beings and other living creatures or natural resources or the water environment or tourist areas or interferes with other authorize uses of the water environment.
Water pollution : The introduction of any substance or energy into water environment by intentional or unintentional , direct or indirect means which may adversely affect living or nonliving resources, endangers human health or impedes water activities including fishing and tourism or impairs the quality for use or changes the properties of water.
DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS
Port : All areas under the control of port management and includes land and sea areas in addition to infrastructure, channels and anchorages of Port Jebel Ali, Port Rashid and Port Hamriya
Port Management : PCFC : Dubai Port Authority, to be in charge of and responsible for the administration and control of a port, and includes support units as they are authorized to act on its behalf.
Port Premises : All quays, jetties, piers, landing places, dry docks, slipways, workshops, transit sheds, warehouses, open stacking areas, road and buildings under the administrative and operational control of the management of the port.
Practicable : A level of duty defined by international law where by action must be taken where it is physically possible to do so. If it can be done it must be done.
Project : means the construction of a permanent building, any other civil work on a leased property including any modifications or installations in pre-built facilities within PCFC jurisdiction.
Reasonably Practicable : A level of duty defined by international law where a decision can be reached based on the level of risk versus the cost which can be in terms of time, money or effort.
Regulation : these and other regulations issued by the “Authority”
Responsible person : A person appointed by the employer, the master of the ship or the owner of the gear, as the case may be, to be responsible for the performance of a specific duty or duties and who has sufficient knowledge and experience and the requisite authority for the proper performance of the duty or duties.
Shall : indicates mandatory
Ship : covers any kind of ship, vessel, barge, lighter or hovercraft, excluding ships of war.
Ship’s Agent : Means any company, firm, or person duly licensed by the Port authority to provide the ship’s agency services and authorized by the ship owner, charterer, or operator.
Site : A location with construction or modification works of any kind within PCFC EHS designated areas.
Special tools : Tools that require training in their use from the manufacturer.
Subcontractor : Means an employer of workmen who is working under the main contractor and abides by the main contractors requirements and complies with site EHS requirements.
Substandard ship : A ship whose hull, machinery, equipment, or operational safety is substantially below the standards required by the relevant convention of IMO, or whose crew is not in conformance with the safe manning document.
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Section 1 : RESPONSIBILITIES
1.0 : MAJOR ARTICLES (EMPLOYER & WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES)
Article 1
Everyemployershallprovideadequatepreventiveandprotectiveequipment/conditionstoprotectworkersagainstthedangersofaccidentsandoccupationaldiseasesthatmayoccurduringthework,andalsoagainstfirehazardsandotherhazardsthatmayresultfromtheuseofmachines,equipmentoranyoperations.HeshallalsoadoptallRegulations,guidelines,workinstructionsetc.issuedbytheCompetentDepartmentfromtimetotime.Everyworkershallusetheprotectiveequipmentandtheclothingsuppliedtohimforthispurpose,shallcomplywithallinstructionsgivenbytheemployertoprotecthimagainsthazards,andshallnottakeanyactionliabletohampercompliancewithsuchinstructions.Inthesameregard,allfacilities,machinery/equipmentinstallation,materialstorage,and/oroperationsshallneedtobeapprovedbytheCompetentDepartmentpriortooperatingtherein.
Article 2
Everyemployershalldisplaydetailedinstructionsinaconspicuouspositionattheworkplaceindicating themeasures tobe taken topreventfireand/orprotect theworkers againsthazardstowhichtheymaybeexposedwhileperformingtheirwork.SuchinstructionsshallbeinEnglish/Arabicandinanotherlanguageunderstoodbytheworker.
Article 3
Everyemployershallprovideoneormorefirst-aidboxescontainingmedicines,bandages,antisepticsandsuchotherfirst-aidmaterialasmayberequireddependingonthenatureofworkandasperguidelinesoftheCompetentDepartment.Thereshallbeatleastonefirst-aidboxforevery100workers.Theboxshallbelocatedinaconspicuousplaceandwithineasyreachoftheworkers.Useoftheboxshallbeentrustedtoapersonspecializedingivingfirstaid.
Article 4
WithoutprejudicetotheprovisionsoftheregulationsandordersissuedbytheCompetentDepartment, an employer shall ensure adequate safety, cleanliness and ventilation ineachworkplaceandshallprovideeachworkplacewithadequatelighting,drinkingwater,workeramenitiesandsanitation/toilets.
Article 5
Notifiable Diseases - An employer shall arrange for approved (by DoHMS & EHS)medical institutions to carry out pre-employment and subsequently, periodic detailedmedicalexaminationsatintervalsofnotmorethansixmonthsonthoseofhisworkers(intheopinionoftheCompetentDepartment)whoareexposedtothedangerofcontractinganyoftheinfectious/occupationaldiseases.Thesediseasescouldfallundera)Diseases
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HEALTH & SAFETYREGULATIONS
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Article 10 : SANCTIONS & PENALTIES
Therearethreebroadtypesofunsatisfactorycircumstancesthathavebeenidentified:
Grade 1 –Wherethereisaseriouscon-conformityand/orimminentdangertohealthorsafetyoftheworkersorotherpersonsofthegeneralpublic,aProhibitionNoticewillbeissuedrequiringimmediateclosureoftheoffendingunituntilthefaultiscorrected.
Grade 2 -Wherethereisamajorfaultwithapotentialdangertothehealthorsafetyof workers/public, but where it is considered that time can be given for correction; aCorrectionNoticewillbeissuedsettingoutatimescheduleforcorrection.
Grade 3-TherecouldbeothercircumstanceswhichdetractfromtheappearanceandproperfunctioningoftheworkswithapotentialforHS&Eimpactsandwhicharedrawntotheattentionofworksmanagementeitherorallyorbyletter.Wheretheworks/licenseesarepersistentoffendersorignorepersuasion,aWarningNoticewillbesent,settingoutascheduleofcorrection.
The Employer/Owner/Company/Occupier has the ultimate responsibility to ensureadherencetotheaboveArticlesmandatorilyandfailuretocomplywiththeArticlesasabove,mayresult inSanctions(administrative/ legal/operational)asdeterminedbytheCompetentDepartmentand/orPenaltiesaslaiddownintheEHSTariff.
1.1 ROLE OF AUTHORITY / COMPETENT DEPARTMENT
Without limiting the actions of the Competent Department of the Authority (PCFC–EHS)intheprotectionofHealth&Safety,theCompetentDepartmentisempoweredtoandresponsiblefor:
a) Issue/amendnecessaryRegulations,guidelinesandcodesofpractice for thesafeconductofwork
b) Inspect all work places, take samples or photographs and issue directions/instructionstoensurecompliancewithHealth&Safetyrequirements
c) IssueCorrection/Warning/ProhibitionNoticesand/orpenaltieswheredeemedrequired.
d) Prepare and execute education/training/awareness programs and / orrecommendprogramsinHealth&Safetyand/orFireprotection
e) Liase with and advise Local/Federal Government Departments (whereapplicable) on status of non-compliant companies/ licensees to enablenecessaryactions.
1.2 ENFORCEMENT BY THE AUTHORITY
The Competent Department (EHS) shall be responsible for the enforcement and
causedbyagents(chemical,physical,biological);b)Diseasesoftargetorgansystems(respiratory,skin,musculoskeletal)c)Occupationalcancer.Table1indicatessomeofthetypicaloccupationaldiseasesthatneedtobeassessedandreported.Anyabnormalresults of the periodic medical examinations shall be brought to the notice of theCompetentDepartmentimmediatelyafterthefactshavebeenascertainedbymeansofmedicalandlaboratorytests/thenecessaryproceduresandtheemployershallenterthefindingsofsuchexaminationsinhisrecordsandintheworkers’files.Themedicalpractitioner carrying out the periodic examination may require any worker who isexposedtooccupationaldiseasetobere-examinedatsuitableintervals,dependingontheworker’scondition.TheCompetentDepartmentmaydirecttheemployertotakesuitablepreventiveand/orcorrectiveactionsinregardtotheworkers’wellbeing.
Article 6
AnemployershallprovidehisworkerswithmedicalcarefacilitiescorrespondingtothestandardslaiddownbytheCountryandtheEmirateofDubai.
Article 7
The Competent Department is authorized to prescribe the general and/or specificHS&E precautions and health protection measures applicable to all establishmentsemployingworkersunderthejurisdictionofPCFCfromtimetotimeanditremainsthe responsibilityof the lessee/employer toupdatehimselfwith the relevantHS&Erequirementstoensurethatallsuchprecautionsaretaken.
Article 8
Theemployerorhisrepresentativeshallinformeachworkeratthetimeofhisrecruitmentofthedangersassociatedwithhisoccupationandoftheprotectivemeasureshemusttake,andshallpostdetailedwritteninstructionsinthisregardattheworkplaces.Theemployershallalsoensurethatallpossible/requiredtraining/licensingrequirementsaremetpriortopermittingtheemployeetoworkonanyequipment/area.
Article 9
Everyworkershallcomplywiththeinstructionsandordersrespectingindustrialandpersonalsafetyprecautions,usethenecessaryProtectivedevicesandtreatanysuchdevicesinhispossessionwithduecare.Itshallbeunlawfulforaworkertocommitanyactleadingtonon-compliancewithsuchinstructions,tothemisuseoftheequipmentprovided for protecting the health and safety of the workers or to the damage ordestructionof such equipment.Anemployermay, include in thedisciplinary code,penaltiestobeimposedonworkerscontraveningtheprovisionsofthesame.However,it remains the responsibility of the employer to ensure that all employees are fullyawareofHS&Erequirementsathisworkplacethroughsuitabledocumentedtraining,awarenessdrivesetc.
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d) Maintaining “Eye wash/Safety Shower (if required)”, first aid facilities andpersonal protective equipment as demanded by the nature of the work/MaterialSafetyDataSheets.
e) Investigatingofalltypeofaccidents&ReportingtoEHSaswellasaccidentpreventionandmaintainingaccidentrecords
f) Trainingofworkersandensuringthattheyareissuedwithadequateinstructionsandcreatingawarenessofsafeworkpracticeamongthem.
g) Carrying out Job Safety Analysis to determine “Hazards of the operations/activity”andfacilitatingsuitablesolutions.
h) Ensuring that the provisions of this Document, its references and DubaiMunicipality Local Order/ Regulations /guidelines (where applicable) arecompliedwith.(Seealsowww.dm.gov.ae)
i) Maintain a record for “all chemicals/dangerous goods” used/stored at thepremises,theirMaterialSafetyDataSheetsandadvisemanagement/staffonsafehandling/transport&storagepractices.(ReferalsoDMCodeofPracticeforManagementofDangerousGoodsintheEmirateofDubai”)
j) ConductingHS&EAuditsonregularbasis&advisemanagementfornecessaryaction.
k) LiasewithmembersofEHSonaregularbasistoensurethatallLocal/State/FederalHealth&SafetyRequirementsaremet.
1.6 RESPONSIBILITY OF MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
Any medical practitioner/institution and/or any employer, aware of any occupationalillness affecting any worker in establishments under PCFC jurisdiction must informthe Competent Department and recommend suitable medical actions required by theemployerwhichmaybeenforcedbytheCompetentDepartment.
1.7 RESPONSIBILITY OF COMPANIES TOWARDS THIRD PARTY CON-TRACTORS / VISITORS
Allcompanies/lesseesshallberesponsibletoensurethatcontractors/thirdpartyworkersoperate within their premises only after the written approval from the CompetentDepartment(s).Thehealthandsafetyofallvisitorstothepremisesofanytenantshallremaintheresponsibilityofthemaintenant.Itisnotpermittedtoallowaccessofminors/medicallyunfit/challengedpersonsintoanindustrialpremises.
1.8 RESPONSIBILITY OF THIRD PARTY CONTRACTORS / VISITORS
Allthirdpartycontractors/visitorstothepremisesofalicensee/lesseeunderPCFCshall
implementation of these regulations for the protection of the Health & Safety ofworkersatallsites/locationsunderthejurisdictionofPCFC(Authority)andoperatingunderDubaiWorld.
1.3 HS&E REPRESENTATIVE / HS&E OFFICER
The occupier of all industrial/commercial establishments shall appoint at leastone HS&E representative for each workplace. The HS&E representative shall becompetenttoaddresstheHealth&SafetyRequirementsoftheorganizationandshallat all times ensure that HS&E Requirements of the Authority are met. Where anemployeremploysinexcessof100persons(orwhere,intheopinionoftheCompetentDepartment, any activity, manufacturing process or operation is carried out, wheretheprocessoroperationinvolvesanyriskoflifeorbodilyinjury,poisoningordisease,oranyotherhazardtohealthtothepersonsemployed),afulltimeHS&EqualifiedOfficershallbeemployedinthefactory.
1.4 QUALIFICATION OF HS&E OFFICER
Theduties,qualificationsoftheHS&EOfficershallincludethefollowing:
a) Practicalexperienceofworkinginasimilarestablishmentinasupervisorycapacity foraperiodofnot less than threeyears,orexperiencenot lessthanthreeyearsintraining,education,consultancyorresearchinHealth&Safetyand
b) Possesses
• A Degree/Diploma in any branch of Engineering or Technology or aDegreeinSciencewith
• A1yearDiploma/CertificatecourseinIndustrialSafetyand
• PossessesanadequateknowledgeofEnglishandthenativelanguage(s)oftheworker(s).KnowledgeofArabicisanadvantage.
1.5 DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF HS&E OFFICER
ThedutiesoftheHS&EOfficershallincludethefollowing:
a) Ensurethathisfacility/operationsatalltimesareincompliancewithEHSrequirements.
b) Inspectionofallworkplaces,thepromotionofthesafeconductofwork,hazardidentificationtechniquesandcommunicationofcorrectivemeasurestomanagement
c) IssuanceofHot/ColdWorkpermitsforallnon-routineworks.
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2.0 SCOPE
ThisSectionaddressesbroadlythemajorOccupationalHealth&Safetyaspectsthatneedtobeadheredbycompanies/establishmentsduringtheiroperationsinPCFCjurisdictionalareas.
2.1 PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES
Employersmustprovideappropriateproactiveandpreventivemeasuresforprotectionoftheiremployeesfromriskofinjuryoroccupationaldisease,firerisksorotherkindsofriskswhichmayresultfromtheuseofmachineryandotherequipment,handlingofchemicals/toxicsubstancesorperforminganyotherworkattheworkplace.Allemployeesmustusetheprotectiveequipmentandclothingprovidedforthispurpose.
2.2 DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES
Employeesaretobeinformedoftheirresponsibilitieswhichare:
1. Followcorrectinstructions,don’ttakechances,ifyoudon’tknow,ask.
2. Correct / Report unsafe conditions, and help to keep everything clean andorderly.
3. Userighttoolsandequipmentforthejob,usethemsafety.
4. Reportallinjuries,getfirstaidpromptly.
5. Use,adjustandrepairequipmentonlywhenauthorized.
6. Use prescribed equipment, wear safe clothing, and keep them in goodcondition.
7. Don’thorseplay,avoiddistractingothers.
8. Whenlifting,bendyourknees,gethelpforheavyload.
9. Complywithallsafetyrulesandsigns.
2.3 SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS
The employer and occupier of any work place/industry/factory/construction site has aresponsibility to provide safe working conditions/environment, Safety Gears/ PersonalProtectiveEquipmentforallemployeesandtakenecessaryactionstopreventincidentsandaccidentsattheworkplace.
2.4 AFETY POLICY
Theoccupierofanyworkplaceemployingover100staffand/orcarryingoutactivitieswithpotentialrisks,shallprepareaSafetypolicyandHS&EmanualtothesatisfactionoftheCompetentDepartmentandshallpostthismanual/policyinprominentlocationsat
Section 2 : OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
abidebytheRulesandRegulationsassetoutbytheAuthorityaswellastheconditionsthatmaybe issuedby the lessee/licenseeduring theperiodofhisvisit/dutiesat thelesseespremises.
1.9 RESPONSIBILITY OF CONSULTANTS
AllconsultantsinEngineering/HS&EaspectsshallbesubjecttothelawsoftheUAEfor losses or damages in terms of life and property stemming from design/reportingerrors,supervisionand/orimplementationerrors,deficienciesofinspections,failuretoconstruct incompliancewiththerequiredstandards, failuretocomplywithrulesofProfessionalethics,andsimilarreasons.TheconsultantsshallbecausedtocompleteandcompensateforanysuchlossesordamagespursuanttothelawsoftheUAE.EHSor any other departments of PCFC and their directors, officers & other concernedpersonnelshallnotbeheldresponsibleorliableforanysuchlossesordamages,errors,deficienciesandfailuresonthepartoftheconsultants.
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2.10.1 Definitions: A purpose for establishing acceptable concentrations is to providea basis for interpretations of the results of air analysis as an indication of the severityofpotentialexposure.Comparisonofairanalysisresultswithacceptableconcentrationsindicates either acceptable conditions or otherwise need, extent & urgency of controlmeasures.
2.10.2 SamplingandanalysisshallbeperformedbyDM/EHS-PCFCregisteredthirdpartylaboratories(SeeH,S&FGuidelines)toprovideareliableindicationofpotentialexposure.
2.10.3. The “Acceptable concentrations” are the highest allowable concentration inthenormalworkingatmosphere.
2.10.4 Employer/Lesseeshallholdresponsibilitytomaintaintherequiredconcentrationlevelsasspecified.
2.10.5 The Competent Department may require the Employer/Lessee to undertakestudies by anapprovedLaboratory (see2.10.2)periodically to ensure compliancewithRegulations.
2.10.6 An occupier in control of any workplace covered by a code of practice orhandlinganysubstanceforwhichanexposurestandardisspecified,shallcomplywiththetechnicalandmanagementdirectionsstatedtherein.
2.9 MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS – OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Theemployershallarrangeamedicalexaminationofallworkersengagedinmanufacturingoralliedactivities,attheexpenseoftheemployerwithin30daysofinitialrecruitmentandevery12monthsthereafterandmaintainaregister/recordoftheseresultsattheplaceofemployment.AllmedicalexaminationscarriedoutforthispurposeshallbeconductedattheMinistryofHealth/DubaiMunicipalityclinicoranyotherclinicorhospitalapprovedbytheCompetentDepartment.Specialemphasisneedstobegiventoprocesses/activitiesthatarehazardousand/orposeapotentialthreattothehealthofworkers(SeeArticle5).Itremainstheemployer’sresponsibilitytoassess(insuchcases,every6months)suchpotentialhealth impacts and takeall suitablemeasures to consistently recordworkers’healthparametersduringtheperiodofemploymentandensurethatanyidentifiedproblemisaddressedimmediately.
2.10 ENFORCEMENT OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT
TheCompetentDepartmentatanytime,maydirectanyemployeroroccupiertoconductamedicalexaminationofworkersunderhiscontrol,atanominatedgovernmentclinicorhospital,if,intheopinionoftheCompetentDepartment,theirhealthmaybeatrisk.TheemployershallensurethatanymedicalevaluationdescribedinisrelevanttothenatureoftherisksofthejobasadvisedbytheCompetentDepartment.
theworkplaceinlanguagesgenerallyunderstandablebytheworkers.
2.5 SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Dependingontheneeds,EHSmayformulateandadoptrelevantandsuitablecodesofpractice(notincludedinthisdocument)orIssueadditionalguidelinestoensuretheprotectionoftheHealth&Safetyoftheworkers.
2.6 OCCUPATIONAL H&S RISKS
Lesseesortheirrepresentativesmustinitiallyensurethattheemployee(s)aretrained,licensed (where applicable) and competent in the nature of work and brief theiremployees before starting work of the risks and dangers involved in the professiontheyareengaging in, suchasfire,machinery risk, risk fromvapourordustof toxicsubstances,dangeroffallingandrelevantoccupationaldiseasesetc.SuitableTrainingshouldbegiventoallstaffinvolvedinanypotentiallydangerous/hazardousoperation/activityandsuchtrainingshallbeongoing/periodic.
2.7 OCCUPATIONAL H&S PRECAUTIONS
Particularattentionshouldbegiventothefollowingattheplaceofwork.
a) Theflooroftheworkplacemusthaveanevensurfaceandbetripfree.
b) Sufficient space must be provided around machinery (Minimum 1mt.From extendable machinery parts) and between machinery/storage andwalls,givingtheworkersroomtomoveandcarryouttheirordinarydutieswithoutobstacle,andallowingforrepairoftheirmachineryandthetransferofitemsusedatwork.
c) Passagesaretobefreefromgoods,holes,uncoveredmanholes,projectingnails,pipes,cablesetc.orotherinstallation,whichcouldcauseahazard.
d) Fire (emergency) exits/access, fire equipment and/or electrical panels/installationsshouldnotbeobstructedbyanymeans.
e) Preventive/Corrective measures should be taken in areas/activities withpotential occupational health risks. This could include (but not limititself to), indoor air quality monitoring, noise monitoring, staff medicalevaluationsetc.
2.8 INDOOR AIR QUALITY - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - EXPOSURE STANDARDS
For themaximum indoor concentration levels of gas, fumes, vapour or dust at anyindustrialoperation,referTable2&2A.
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2.14 LIFTING
Anemployeemustnotbeaskedtocarryloadsbeyondhiscapabilityandinallcasesthecarriedloadmustnotbemorethan20kgs.
2.15 NOISE EXPOSURE
Noise Exposure – The maximum continuous exposure level is 85 dB (A) for 40-hourworkingweek.For levelsabove85dB(A)theallowableexposureduration is reduced.(ReferTable4.)
2.16 ELECTRIC WELDING:
a) AWorkPermitshouldbeissuedbytheCompany/Lesseewhilecarryingoutanysuchworks.
b) Aweldinghelmet/weldingvisoringoodconditionistobeused.Ultravioletradiation from electric arc can cause “WELDERS” blindness and eyeinflammation.
c) Gauntletglovesofsuitabletypeingoodconditionaretobeused.
d) Radiation fromelectricweldingcancause skin injuriesand for this reason,the body must be properly covered. The use of overalls and aprons isrecommended.
e) Earprotectorsmustbeusedbyelectricweldersandgastorchoperatorswhileworkingintheoverheadpositionorinotherpositionswhenweldingbeadcanfallintotheearandcausesevereinjuries.
f) Protectivegogglesmustbeusedwhenknockingupslagetc.
g) Live electrodes or electrode holders must always be placed in the correctholderwhennotinuse.
h) Anyweldingarcistobescreenedasmuchaspossibletoavoidotherpeoplebeingaffectedorexposedbytheweldingglare.
i) Weldingequipmentistobecheckedforcorrectvoltage,andthefeed,earthandweldingcablesandelectrodeholdersaretobefreefromdefects.Defectivecablesandelectrodeholdersaretobereplaced.
j) Weldingequipmentistobeswitchedoffwhennotinuse.
k) Thecurrentistobeswitchedoffwhentheweldingcableisbeingpulledfromoneplacetoanother.
l) Weldingcableshouldnotbelaidongascylinders,oilcontainersorthroughwetareasetc.
2.11 WARNING SIGNS
Lesseesmustprovidewarningsignsinallpotentiallydangerousareas,suchaschemical/gascylinderstorageareas,machinery,drillsetc.Lesseesmustprovidesafetysignsforprotectiveclothingasperworkinghazard,suchas“WEARSAFETYGEAR”fornoisyareas,“WEARMASK”fordustyoperationalareas,inadditiontoothersignslike“NOSMOKING”,FLAMMABLESTORAGEAREA”etc.
2.12 HOUSEKEEPING
Properhousekeepingandstackingofmaterialswithinthebuildings/warehousesmustbepracticed.Areasoutsidepre-builtwarehouses,corridorsbetweenofficesof leasedbuildings,openareasbetweenplotsoflandandAuthoritypropertyarenottobeusedforplacementofequipment,materials,wasteorother items.Openstoragewithinalesseepremisesisnormallynotadvised,butwhereinevitableshallnecessitateapprovalsfromtheCompetentDepartmentwithdueconsideration for setbackdistances,FireProtection, emergency access/ egress, safety of vehicles/equipment and dust fromvehiclemovement areas.All suchopen storage grounds shall behard surfacedandfenced/coveredtomaintaingoodaesthetics.Openareaswithinalessee’spremisesshallnotbeusedforstorage/dumpingofanywastes/unusedmaterialswhicheitherposeanHS&Eproblemoraffectaesthetics.UseofShippingContainersforstorage/industrialactivities,officespaceand/orPortCabinswithinthepremisesisnotpermittedduringtheoperations.
2.13 FORK LIFTS, LIFTING EQUIPMENT
a) Forkliftsshouldbeprovidedwithreversewarningsound/buzzer.Rotatingflashlight to be fitted while working in dark conditions or in crowdedplaces.
b) All lifting equipment including mobile cranes, Gantry Cranes, CrawlerCranes,TowerCranes,EOTCranes,Forkliftsetc.mustbetested/certifiedwithaLoadCertificateatsuitableintervals(SeeTable3)fromanapprovedAgencybyDubaiAccreditationCenterandtheCompetentDepartment(SeeH,S&FGuidelines).
c) A sign stating the maximum SafeWorking Load capacity of theLiftingEquipment must be displayed on the EOT Crane, Jib Swing and ChainBlocketc.
d) Approval from the Competent Department is required for entry/use ofLiftingEquipmentintoPCFC/EHSjurisdictionalareas.
e) Alldrivers/operatorsofsuchliftingequipmentshouldhaveobtainedthenecessarylicensesfromtherespectivePoliceDepartment(s).
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m) Itisnotpermissibletousedefectiveordamagedgaugesongascylinders.
n) No welding/cutting work is to be carried out on/near oil/gas/chemicalinstallations,pipelines,tanks,drumsetc.Defectivesectionsmustbedismantledandtakentoasafeplaceforrepairing.
o) ItisprohibitedtomanufactureacetylenegasbymeansofCalciumCarbideinagascylinder.
p) Fireextinguishingequipmentmustalwaysbeavailableduringwelding/cuttingwork.
q) Flammable/combustible substance/material must be kept at a safe distancefromawelding/cuttinghotworkarea.
r) Approval from the Authority is required for transporting vehicle of gascylinder/bulkgastoPCFCareas.
s) The design, construction and installation of bulk gas storage tanks shouldmeet relevant international standards such as NFPA, API, ASME or anyotherrelevantcurrentstandardsandpriorapprovalfromthePCFCshouldbeobtained
t) Adequate work permit procedure (hot work, cold work permit) should beimplemented by the companymanagement prior to commencementof anyhotandcoldworks.
u) Allweldingareasshallbeprovidedwithsuitableextraction/filtrationsystemstodissipateweldingfumes.
2.18 VENTILATION:
a) Adequate Local Ventilation (with filtration/mitigation arrangements whererequired) is to be arranged in connectionwith all types ofworks involvinginjuriousorirritatinggases/smoke/fumes,whichmayoccurormayformwhiletheworkisgoingon.
b) Ventilationistostartupbeforeworkcommences;acheckistobemadebyForeman/SafetyOfficer.
c) Whenweldingandcuttingwork isbeingcarriedout in tanksandconfinedspaces,ventilationistobearranged,preferablywithbothextractionandfeedmethodwithanotherpersonoutsidethetankaslifeguard.
d) Gases which form in connection with painting of tanks etc. are generallyheavierthanairandforthisreasonextractionistobearrangedinthebottomofthetank.
e) Spark free fanmustbeusedwhileventilating spaceswhere explosive gasesoccur.
m) It is forbidden to laywelding cables overhot steamboilers, steampipesetc.
n) Weldingcablesaretobecleanedcoiledwhenweldingworkisfinished.
o) Proper ventilation and welding fumes extraction system confined placesandfactorybuildingshouldbeprovidedasperAuthorityrequirements.
p) When X-ray control is being carried out, this work is to be done by anexpertandnobodyistostandbehindtheweldbeingexaminedorwithinadistanceatleast10metersfromtheX-raytube.
q) Precautionsaretobetakentopreventadjacentobjectsfromcatchingfireduetoweldingoperations.
2.17 GAS WELDING AND GAS INSTALLATION:
a) Allgascylinders shouldbe treatedcarefully.Protectivecoversare tobefittedduringstorageandtransport.
b) Gascylindersmustnotbesubjectedtoimpactandmustnotbeplacedinintensesunshineorclosetoanyobjectradiatingheatorfire.
c) Gascylindersaretobestoredinshadedarea,awayfromheatandignitionsources,placeduprightandaccessiblefromatleasttwosides.
d) Oxygenandothergascylindersshouldnotbekepttogether,considerabledistancesofabout6meterstobemaintainedifpossible.
e) Defective gas cylinders are to be marked “DEFECTIVE” and must bereturnedtothesupplierassoonaspossible.
f) Oxygen cylinders and oxygen equipment must not be placed in oilylocationsandhandledwithoilyhandsorgloves.
g) Valvesonallgascylindersmustalwaysbeclosedduringpauseinwork,oronworkcompletion.Valvecoversaretobefittedwhencylindersarenotinuse.
h) Acetylenegashosesaretobered,oxygenhosesaretobeblue.
i) Hosesandotherequipmentmustnotbehungongascylinders,valuesorotherfixtures.
j) Gashosesmustnotbelaidoverhotsteamboilersorsteampipesetc.
k) Defectivegashosesmustnotbeused.Theonlypermissiblewayjoinhosesaretousejunctionnipples.
l) Gas cylinders are to be fitted with Flame Arresters & Flash Back firevalves.
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2.22 PAINTING OPERATIONS
Painting Operations in Open air/atmosphere is strictly prohibited. Any requirementfor painting (e.g. for large structures) outside designated paint booths/rooms/buildingsshall necessitate requisite HS&E Controls and written approvals from the CompetentDepartmentonacase-to-casebasis. Otherwise,allpaintingActivityshouldbecarriedoutthus:
1. Paintingbooth/room/buildingapprovedbytheCompetentDepartment(SeeH,S&FandDM-ETGuidelines)
2. Painting booth shall be substantially constructed of steel or other non-combustiblematerial,securelyandrigidlysupported.
3. Designedtosweepaircurrenttowardstheexhaustoutlet.
4. Adequatestorageareasforallpaintsandsolventshouldbeprovided.
5. All Electrical installation in the painting booth/storage area should beexplosionproofcategory.
6. Adequate warning signs should be posted at all spraying areas and paintsstoragerooms.
7. AllPPErelatedtopaintingshallbeprovided
8. Allwastesfromsuchoperationsshallbetreated/recycled/reusedasfaraspossibleandanyrequirementfordisposalshallbeasperEHS/DMrequirements.
9. Fire fighting equipment should be installed as per EHS - Fire Departmentrequirements.
10.Maximum20liters.ofpaintmaterialshouldbestoredinthepaintingbootharea. More than 20 liters. of paint drums/material etc. should be storedoutsidethepaintingboothinproperFireProofSteelCabinetorpaintstorageroomdesigned/constructedwithFireResistancematerial,spillagecollection,Ventilation,LightingandFiredetection/protectionarrangement.
2.23 BOILERS
Installationandoperationofboilers/oilheatersetc.shallmeettheGuidelines(SeeTable6)oftheAuthorityandnosuchequipmentshouldbeinstalled/operatedwithoutwrittenapprovalfromtheCompetentDepartment.
2.24 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
AllElectricalinstallationsshallbeapprovedbytheAuthoritypriortoinstallation/operations.Itshallremaintheresponsibilityofthelessee/licensee/Consultant/Maincontractor(whereapplicable)toobtainrelevantapprovalsfromDEWAforsuchinstallations.
f) Theventilationandair-conditioningofanyfacilityshouldbedesignedbasedon ASHRAE Guidelines or any other relevant international standards.However, theventilation for thehazardous chemicals storageandothercriticalareasshouldbere-evaluatedbytheCompetentDepartmentortheregisteredRiskAssessmentConsultants.
2.19 LIGHTING
Employers shall provideadequate illumination in theworkplace toensure the safeconductofwork.MinimumilluminationintensitiesshouldnotbebelowthosespecifiedinTable5.Further, lightsandlightfittingsshouldavoiddazzleandglareandbesopositionedthattheydonotcausehazards.Moreover,wherepersonsareparticularlyexposedtodanger,intheeventoffailureorartificiallighting,emergencylightsmustbeprovided.
2.20 RADIOACTIVE WORKS:
a) Radioactive/Radiography work permit (on S3 Form) from EHS - PCFCis required before carrying out radiography work involving radioactivematerial(SeeH,S&FGuidelines).
b) For import/export of any radioactive sources, License from Ministryof Energy (Radiation Control Section -RCS, Radiation Protection &ControlDepartment-RPCD,MinistryofEnergy.MoER,UNITEDARABEMIRATES(UAE),P.O.Box99979DUBAI,Tel.:+97142945555Ext.310,Fax:+97142945005shallbeobtainedbyfillingandsubmittingtherelevantforms/details(SeeH,S&FGuidelines).
c) For Importing, Exporting, Storage and handling of radioactive isotopesin thePCFCareasapproval fromtheAuthority is required(SeeH,S&FGuidelines).ThecurrentIAEA,localrulesandregulationsshallapply.Forimportofradioactiveisotopes,S1FormandforExportS2FormshouldbefilledandsubmittedtoEHS.
d) Monthly report for all import and export of Radioactive Isotopes fromPCFCareasistobesubmittedtoEHSby5thofeachfollowingmonth.
2.21 ABRASIVE BLASTING :
Abrasive blasting has several Environment, Health & Safety implications andrequirements(SeeH,S&FGuidelines)forthesameshouldbeadheredstrictly.ItshouldbenotedthatnoopentoairblastingshallbecarriedoutunderanycircumstancesandsuchuncontrolledactivitiesshallinviteseriousactionfromtheAuthority(SeeArticle10ofSection1).Allmeasuresshallbetakentoprotectworkers,landandambientairfromanycontaminationduetothisactivity.
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Responsibility
In operating companies/establishments that hire contracting companies/labour, theManagement of such companies operating within the PCFC areas shall be responsibleforensuringtheHealth&SafetyoftheContractWorkersemployedattheirrespectivepremises during their operations. Irrespective of whichever Contracting Company isinvolved, the concerned Management of companies operating within the PCFC areasshallalsobeaccountableforanyaccident/incidentthatmayinvolvetheexternalcompanyworkerswithintherespectivepremisesoftheCompanyoperatingwithinthePCFCareas.Itishencerecommendedthatcontractswithsuch3rd.partiesincluderelevantclausesonHS&EResponsibilities.However,atconstructionsites,itremainstheresponsibilityoftheMaincontractortofollowtheprovisionsofthisregulation.
Duty to Notify
The occupier/client/main contractor will ensure that the following types of accidents/incidents (including Fire incidents) are reported to EHS (Emergency Control Center)immediatelybytelephoneon048833111.Thisnumberisavailable24hoursaday,7daysaweek.Thetypesofaccidentsthatrequireimmediatenotificationareasfollows:-
a) Fatality
b) Anyfractureotherthanfinger,thumbsortoes
c} Anyamputation
d) Dislocationoftheshoulder,hip,kneeorspine
e) Lossofsight(temporaryorpermanent)
f) Achemicalorhotmetalburntothebody
g) Penetratingeyeinjury
h) Anyinjuryresultingfromanelectricshockwhichcausesunconsciousness
i) Anyinjuryresultingfromanelectricshockwhichrequiresresuscitation
j) Anyinjuryresultingfromanelectricshockwhichrequireshospitaladmittanceformorethan24hours.
k) Any other injury that results in unconsciousness or the casualty needingresuscitation
l) Anyinjuryresultinginthecasualtybeingadmittedtohospitalformorethan24hours
m) Any major injury suffered as a result of an accident arising out of or inconnectionwithanyworkcarriedoutinthepremises
n) Anyinjurysufferedbyapersonnotatwork(e.g.avisitor,customer,client,passenger,by-stander)asaresultofanaccidentarisingoutoforinconnection
2.25 HAND TOOLS :
a) Handles on hammers, sledgehammers, hand tools etc. are to be firmly inpositionbeforeuse.
b) Electrical hand tools are to be connected only to appropriate safe-voltageoutlets.
c) Itisurged/stronglyrecommendedtouseonly110VoltagePowerforsuchhandtools.
2.26 DANGEROUS OPERATIONS AND HAZARDOUS WORKS :
All dangerous operations such as deep excavations, confined space entry, higherelevationworks,hotworksetcshouldbecontrolledbyproperworkpermitproceduresand risk associated with such operations should be evaluated and accordinglyproactive safetymeasures shouldbeadoptedby theCompanymanagementprior tocommencementofanysuchoperation.
2.27 FIRST AID
a) Allpremisesmustbeprovidedwithadequatefirstaidfacilitieswithatleasttwotrainedfirstaidersduringworkinghours.
b) Anemployermustprovideorensurethatthereisprovided,suchequipmentand facilities as are adequate and appropriate in the circumstances forenabling first aid to be rendered to his employees if they are injured orbecomeillatwork.
c) Anemployeemustprovideorensurethatthereareanadequateandappropriatenumberofsuitablepersonsforrenderingfirstaid.Afirstaiderisapersonwhohas received training and who holds a current first aid certificate from anorganizationoremployerwhose trainingandqualification forfirstaidersareapprovedbyauthority.SeeTable7formoredetailsonFirstAidTraining.
2.28 ACCIDENT/INCIDENTS AT WORKPLACE /CONSTRUCTION SITES
General Requirements
AccidentPreventionmeasuresshouldbegivenmaximumimportancewhichmaybeachievedbyregularRiskAssessment,SafetyAudits,medicalscreeningetc.Oneshouldnotwaitforaseriousinjurytooccurbeforeappropriatestepsaretakentocontrolahazard.Actiontakenaftera“nearmiss”canpreventfutureinjuriesandlossesresultingfromdamage.However, anyHS&Eaccident/incidentat theworkplaceneeds tobeaddressedadequatelybytheoccupier.
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b. Descriptionandcause
c. Name/detailsofworkeraffected
d. Treatmentgiven
e. Daysofabsence
f. Correctiveactiontaken
Inaddition,theymustkeepforaminimumofthreeyears,recordsthatshouldcontainthefollowing:
a) Reportabledeaths/injuriesarisingoutoforinconnectionwithwork
b) ReportableOccupationaldiseases
c) Reportabledangerousoccurrences
d) Roadaccident/injuriesarisingoutoforinconnectionwithwork
e) Gas/chemical/environmentalincidents
Sanctions & Penalties
Contraventionofanyoftheprovisionsaboveisanoffence.Inabilitybytheowner/maincontractor/occupiertoensureaccidentfreeoperationsshallalsoinvitesanctions/penaltiesfromtheAuthority,especiallywhereitisestablishedthatadequatesafeguardswerenottaken to prevent the accident/incident. The maximum penalty is a fine of AED Dh.200,000/aspercurrentEHSRules.
Compensation for Fatalities/ Work Injuries/Diseases
Anemployeewhoisthevictimofanaccidentatwork(Industrialaccident)whichresultsintotalorpartialdisabilitywillbeeligibleforfinancialcompensationinaccordancewithcurrentLegal/AdministrativeRulesoftherespectiveBusinessUnit(NAKHEEL/JAFZA/TechnoParkRulesetc.).
An employee who suffers from an occupational disease related to a particular activityorprocessasspecifiedinTable1willbeeligibleforfinancialcompensationoncehe/shereceivesawrittenstatementfromthedoctorwhodiagnosesthediseaseasanoccupationaldisease that has resulted due to employee’s duties. In case of a deceased person, it isrequired that thedeath certificatemust includeparticulars as towhetherdeathmighthavebeendueto,orcontributedtobythedeceasedemployment.Suchparticularsmustbesuppliedbythedoctorwhoattendedthedeceased,duringthelastillness.
withworkwherethatpersonistakenfromtheaccidentsitetohospitalfortreatment.
o) Any chemical/Gas/waste leak/discharge with a potential for HS&EImpacts
p) Accidentsthatincludenon-consensualphysicalactsofviolencedonetoapersonatwork,suicidein/outofwork.
q) Occupational/Reportable/InfectiousDiseases(SeeTable1forGuidance)
TheaboveinjuryconditionsmustalsobereportedtoEHSinwritingwithin24hoursoftheaccidentontherelevantAccident/IncidentNotificationForm(SeeTable8).ThecompletedformmustbesubmittedtoEHSand/orfaxedto048818857/8817023.ItremainstheresponsibilityoftheOccupier/Owner/ContractortoensurethatthisformisreceivedbyEHS.Employersandemployeesareobligedunderduty&lawtodiscloseaccidentdatatoSafetyrepresentativesandAuthorities.
Over 3 Day Injuries
In addition to the above, the occupier/main contractor must report all accidentswhereaworkerisabsentfromworkformorethan3days,notincludingthedayoftheaccident.Thecompletedformmustbecompletedandfaxedto048818857/8817023oranalternativenumberprovidedbyEHSonsite,within24hoursof theaccidentbecomingreportable.
Investigation Of Accidents
All accidents shouldbe investigatedwithaview todetermining their cause and todetermining theaction that shouldbe taken topreventany similaraccident in thefuture. The formality and depth of the investigation should be proportional to theseverityorpotentialseverityoftheaccident.Thenamesofwitnessesshouldberecordedandanyrelevantphotographstakenshouldbe identified,captionedanddated.Theinvestigation should consider all the relevant evidence. This may include the sitewheretheincidentoccurs,plant,thetypeofcargobeinghandledorsubstancesbeingused,systemsofwork,responsibilitiesandpeopleinvolved,includingtheirphysicalormentalcondition,trainingandcompetencies.Itisimportanttoinvestigatenotonlythedirectcauseofanaccident,butalsotodeterminetheunderlyingcauseorcauses,whichareoftentherealcauseofanaccident.
Accident/Incident Records
Theoccupierofanyworkplaceshallestablishandmaintainanaccident/incidentrecordsystemattheworkplaceandshallmakethisrecordavailabletoEHS.Thissystemshallcontainthefollowinginformation
a. Natureofaccident
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standards.ThefireprotectionrequirementsshallbeasperPCFC-EHS:FireDepartmentrequirements.
DubaiMunicipalityCodeofPracticeforManagementofDangerousGoodstobereferredand adhered. It should be noted that from time to time various U.A.E. GovernmentDepartments issue Controlled and Prohibited Chemicals (See H,S&F Guidelines). Itremainstheresponsibilityofthelessee/tradertoensurethathedoesnotdealwithsuchsubstanceswithoutrequisiteapprovalsfromthevariousDepartmentsand/orEHS.
2.29 TRANSPORTATION OF GOODS/ MATERIAL
Before departing from the lessee’s premises, the truck/trailer/pickup with generalload/cargo,thelessee/licenseeshouldensurethatallloadsarewellsecuredandlashedproperlyfortravelingontheroad.TheLessee/Licenseeshallensurethatthevehiclesusedforsuchpurposesandthedriversshallbesuitablyregistered/licensedwiththerespective Police Department(s). Transportation of Dangerous Goods shall followDMCodeofPracticeforManagementofDangerousGoodsaswellasCivilDefenceRequirementsandlessee/licensee/transportersshallensurethatsuitableproceduresareestablishedandfollowedinthesameregard.Onlysuitablevehiclesshallbeusedforthispurposeanddriversofsuchvehiclesshallbespeciallytrainedontherequirementsfortransportationofdangerousgoods.
2.30 CHEMICALS & DANGEROUS GOODS
Chemicalsaretobehandledandstoredverycarefully.Theemployer/lesseeshallbefullyresponsible for the Handling/storage and transportationofhisChemicals/dangerousGoods.BestInternationalPracticesshallbefollowedforManagementofDangerousGoods, including mandatory Local/state regulations. All hazardous chemicals andsubstancesmustbestoredinaprotected/securedplacewithlimitedaccess.Chemicalshandling, storage and Chemical Safety Data Sheets/manuals, supplied by themanufacturerorsupplier,mustbeobservedstrictly.ItistheresponsibilityofthelesseestoobtainMaterialSafetyDataSheets,sharethemwiththeconcernedemployeesanddisplaythem.Thelesseeshallmaintainatalltimesrecordsofdangerousgoodsused/stored/tradedandshallregularlyupdaterecordsoftheCompetentDepartmentonthesameintheprescribedformat.(SeeH,S&FGuidelines).
Nochemicalsand/ordangerousgoodsarepermittedforstorage/handlingwithoutpriorapprovalfromtheCompetentDepartment.ThestorageareahastobeapprovedbytheAuthorityandaccordinglyaRiskAssessment(RA)study(SeeH,S&FGuidelines)has to be carried out by the client through an PCFC-EHS Registered consultant(See H,S&F Guidelines) prior to commencement of construction. The RA studyrequirements(includingsite suitability) shallneedtobeassessedby theCompetentDepartment based on quantity and flammability/ toxicity/ hazardous nature of thechemicals/products.AllRiskAssessmentStudies shall assess relevantEnvironment,HealthandSafetyRisksassociatedwiththeproject.Nostorage/handlingofchemicalsis permitted in the lessee premises unless specifically approved by the CompetentDepartment. There shall be no open storage of any type of chemical in the lesseepremisesandanysuchstorage/placement(unlessspecificallyapprovedforatemporaryperiod)shallbeconsideredaseriousviolationofEHSrequirements.DangerousGoodsarenotpermittedinStandardpre-builtunits.
Perfumery products, alcohol, tyres and other highly flammable products storage/manufacturingsuchascigarettelightersetcshouldbestoredinacontrolledtemperatureandalltheelectricalfittingsshouldbeunderclassifiedcategoryasperInternational
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sell/recyclewastes/scrapmaterials shallensure that thirdparty recyclingcompaniesareapprovedbyDubaiMunicipality–EnvironmentDepartment.
3.4 DISPLAY OF GOODS
It is prohibited for any client to display, store or abandon goods, deposit waste, parkcontainers/vehiclesorcarryoutanysortofactivityoutsideoftheirpremisesandtheyaretoensurethatthefootwayfrontingthemisclear,cleanandsafe.
3.5 LITTERING
Litteringisanoffenceandshallbepenalized.
3.6 CLEANLINESS
It is the responsibility of the occupants/licensee to maintain good housekeeping, keeptheirareacleanandtidy,includingfenceswhichmustbefreefromflyingwastesuchaspolybags,papersetc.
3.7 ADVERTISEMENTS
Itisprohibitedtofixanybill,notice,placardsorotherpaperormeansofadvertisementuponanybuilding,againstanywallorplacesotherthantheplacesdesignatedbyPCFC.
3.8 DISPOSAL OF LIGHT WASTE
Lightwaste suchaspapers,polybagsor lightpackingmaterialswhichmaymoveorflyeasilybythewindmustnotbedisposedofuntidilyintoskipsorinanyuncoveredbins.
3.9 SKIP SERVICE
PermanentgarbageskipplacingareaandGarbageSkipmustbeprovided(withintheplotlimitonly)forthedisposalofdomesticrefuseanditshouldbeclearedregularly.Itremainsthe responsibilityof the lessee toestablish suitablecontractswith theServiceproviderandensurethatadvancenotice isgiventoenableregularclearingofwaste fromskips.Adequateaccesstogarbageskipsshouldensuredtoenablesafecollectionofwastes.
3.10 SANITARY FACILITIES
Provisionofsanitaryfacilities(Industrial/warehousing):
a) Adequate sanitary facilities including water closets, wash hand basins withrunninghotandcoldwater,liquidsoapdispenserandhanddryingaretobeprovided in every premises conveniently placed in sufficient numbers andseparateforeachsex.
b) Scaleofprovisionofsanitaryfacilities:
3.1 PROHIBITED DISPOSALS
It isprohibited to throwdown,place,abandonordischargeanymaterials/wastes inanypublic/communal/privateareas(e.g.roads,sewers,openlands,quayareas,roofs,other’s skips/garbagebins, fence etc.).Suchprohibitions include (butnot limit itselfto):
a) All kinds of waste and/or unwanted materials such as garbage, wastepaper, waste packing materials, cut pieces or metal or metal chips, gritor sandblasting waste, waste water, wash water including overflowingmanholes,septictank/soakawayandA/Ccondensedwater.
b) AnythingwhichmayhinderthefreepassageofvehiclesandpedestriansoradverselytheenvironmentofPCFCareasorcausecontaminationoranyotherbreachorthreattopublichealthandsafety.
c) Throwingordisposingthecloths,plastics,paperscigarettetipsetcintheseweragelineordrainagepipeline&appurtenancesisstrictlyprohibitedanddoingsoattractspenalty.
d) Unauthorized disposal (without the approval/Permit of the CompetentDepartment/DM).
e) Waste generators who require to sell/recycle wastes/scrap materialsshallensurethat thirdpartyrecyclingcompaniesareapprovedbyDubaiMunicipality–EnvironmentDepartment.
3.2 OIL/CHEMICAL/WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
It isprohibitedtodischargewasteoilor throwdownanykindofunwantedorused/spentoils/chemicalsorlitterfromanyIndustries/Factories,Establishments,Ship,Boat,LaunchoranyothercraftintoDrainagenetworks,Manholes,Stormwaterline/streamand Harbour. Any discharge of industrially generated wastewaters/ cooling waters/boilerdischargesetc.intoland/sewer/harbourshallbepermittedonlyafterobtainingaPermitfromtheCompetentDepartment/DM.Contraventionsshallinvitesanctions/penaltiesasperEHSRules.
3.3 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
Itisprohibitedtodisposeofchemicalsorotherhazardouschemicalsliketoxicwaste;corrosive chemical waste or their empty cans into ordinary skips. Separate SpecialWasteContainersshouldbeusedforinterimcollectionofsuchwastespriortodisposal/recycling.PriorapprovalmustbetakenfromtheCompetentDepartment/DMbeforedisposingofsuchwaste.Itremainstheresponsibilityoftheoccupier/owner/licenseethatgeneratesthewastetoensurethatapprovals/permitsareobtainedfromtheCompetentDepartment/DM for disposal of any wastes. Such waste generators who require to
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abovefloorlevelwithglazedceramictilesandflooringwithunglazedceramictiles.
b) AdequateprovisionofMessingRoom,Changingroomwithlockerfacilityfortheemployeesshouldbeprovidedateachfacility.
3.12 DRINKING WATER
Clean&SafeDrinkingwatershallbeprovidedwithonepointper50personsorasagreedwiththeAuthority
3.13 WATER TANKS
Allpotable freshwatertanksmustbekept ingoodcondition,cleanedandmaintainedregularlyandproperlyasperEHSRequirements(SeeH,S&FGuidelines).
3.14 WATER TAPS
Allexternalwatertapsshouldalsobefittedwithproperdrainagesystem.
3.15 MESS HALLS
Eatingfacilities:ThereshouldbeprovisionofmesshallwithA.C.Ventilation,sittinganddiningarrangementasperhygienicstandards.
3.16 A/C CONDENSED WATER
A/Ccondensedwateranduncontaminatedrainwaterdrainagemustbeconnectedwithsuitablesoakpitordrainagesystem.
3.17 SEPTIC TANKS
Fordomesticwaste,where there isnoprovision fordrainagenetwork, the lesseemustprovide suitable septic/holding tankand it shouldbemaintained inproper conditions.Lesseeshouldconstructholdingtankwith level indicatorandbuzzerandshouldmakearrangementforpumpingoutbytankerserviceonaregularbasistoavoidanyoverflow.
3.18 COLLECTION OF WASTE
Allputrescentrefusemustbecollectedinplasticdustbinswithinnerbagsandcoveringlids beforebeingdisposedof in the skip.Allnon-hazardouswaste shall bedisposed intheskips/binsprovidedbytheServiceProvidersanditshallremaintheresponsibilityofthelesseetomaintainsuchareasinaclean/safemanner.Collection/interimstorageanddisposalrequirementsofhazardous/industrialwastesshallbeasadvisedbytheCompetent
MALE :
Wherenourinalsareprovided:
• 1WCand1washbasinforevery10(Upto100men)
• 1WCand1washbasinforevery20(Over100men)
Whereurinalsareprovided(Upto100men):
• 1WCforevery25
• 1Urinaland1washbasinforevery10
Whereurinalsareprovided(over100men):
• 1WCforevery40
• 1Urinaland1washbasinforevery20
FEMALE:
• 1WCand1washbasinforevery10(upto100women)
• 1WCand1washbasinforevery20(Over100women)
c) Toilets; Toilet rooms should be well lit, ventilated to the external airandshouldhaveself-closingandtight-fittingdoors.Europeantypewatercloset apartments should always be provided with supply of toilet paperandAsiatictypewaterclosetapartmentsshouldbefittedwithwatertapatapproximately1 foot fromfloor levelon theuser’s lefthandside.Alltoiletroomsandfixturesshouldbekept ingoodrepairandinasanitarycondition.
d) The use of common toilets in case both sexes are employed is strictlyprohibited.
e) In certain cases where the premises/plot is used for only open storage(withoutanyregularemployeepresence), suitable sanitary facilities shallbeprovidedonsite(withthepermissionfromtheCompetentDepartment)to cater to workers/drivers etc. during loading/unloading/stockingoperations.
f) SanitaryFacilitiesforotherthanIndustrial,Warehouse&FactoryBuildingsshallbeaspersection17ofCivilEngg.Department,“BuildingRegulations&DesignGuidelines”Edition2006.
3.11 WALLS
a) Mess,pantryandtoiletwallstobetiledtoaminimumheightof2.1meters
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be submitted to the Competent Department prior to the operation (at least 24 hoursearly).
3.26 INFECTIONS
ThecompanymustimmediatelyinformtheCompetentDepartmentincaseofoutbreakofanyinfectiousdiseaseandfoodpoisoningcase.
3.27 PUBLIC NUISANCE
No activities shall be carried out by any lessee/licensee/occupier that shall cause apotential hazard or nuisance to his neighbours and/or public. Such instances could beofairpollution/emissions,noisyoperations,improperstorage,poorhousekeeping,wastedischarges,odourousreleasesetc.Allfacilityoperatorsshallensurethattheiroperationsarecarriedoutsafelyandinanenvironmentallysustainablemannerwithdueconsiderationtotheirneighboursandpublichealth.
Departmentandsuitablesegregatedareasshouldbeprovidedforthispurposewithintheclient’spremises.
3.19 PET ANIMALS
Nopetanimals,birdsorlivestockareallowedtobekeptorfedinthearea/premiseswithoutpriorpermissionfromtheCompetentDepartment.
3.20 PREVENTION OF RODENTS
Atpointswherepipeworks/vents/ services etc.pass intobuildings,maximumcareshouldbetakentoensurethatrodentscannotgainaccess.ItremainstheresponsibilityoftheLessee/companytomaintainregularcontractswithserviceproviderstopreventinfestations.
3.21 TERMITES CONTROL
Pre-constructiontermitetreatmentisstronglyrecommendedforcompaniesconstructingtheirownbuildings.
3.22 PEST INFESTATIONS
ItistheresponsibilityofallthecompaniestoreporttotheCompetentDepartmentincaseofanypestinfestation.Thelesseeshallberesponsibletotakenecessarypreventive/correctiveactionsinthisregard.
3.23 AEROSOL AGENTS
Companiesmaynotuseany formof residualpesticidebutmayuseaerosol/flushingagents,whichareproperlylabeled.Withtheexceptionsofdomesticaerosolproducts,companiesarenotpermittedtouseanypesticidesinthezonewithoutfirstconsultingtheCompetentDepartment.
3.24 COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL
Companiesmaynothavetheservicesofprivatepestcontrolserviceswithoutwrittenpermission from the Competent Department, except for Structural pest control(Termite treatment) & Pest Control to Marine Vessels (subject to EHS approval/procedures).
3.25 FUMIGATION
AllprivatecompanieswhoconductfumigationincompaniesinthezoneshouldobtainaNoObjectionCertificatefromtheDubaiMunicipalityAuthorityandacopyshould
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CURRENTS:
4.4.1 Wheremetalworksofelectricalequipment,otherthancurrentcarryingconductors,maybecomechargedwithelectricityinsuchamannerastocausedangeriftheinstallationofaconductorshouldbecomedefectiveorifafaultshouldoccurinanyequipment:
i) themetalworkshallbeearthedinsuchamanneraswillcausedischargeofelectricalenergywithoutdanger,or
ii) otherequallyeffectiveprecautionsshallbetakentopreventdanger.
4.4.2 Everycircuitshallbearrangedsoastopreventthepersistenceofdangerousearthleakagecurrentsby
i) theovercurrentprotectivedevicesmentionedatSec.4.3above,and,
ii)aresidualcurrentdeviceorequallyeffectivedevice.
4.4.3 Where necessary to prevent danger, where metal work of electricalequipment is earthed for compliance with section 4.4.1 above, and issimultaneouslyaccessiblewithexposedmetalpartsofotherservices,thelatterpartsshallbeeffectivelyconnectedtothemainearthingterminaloftheinstallation.
4.5 POSITION OF PROTECTIVE DEVICES, SWITCHES AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS.
4.5.1 No fuse or circuit breaker other than a linked circuit breaker, shall beinsertedinanearthedneutralconductorandanylinkedcircuitbreakersoinsertedshallbearrangedtobreakalsoalltherelatedphaseconductors.
4.5.2 Everysingle-poleswitchshallbeinsertedinthephaseconductoronlyandanyswitchconnectedinanearthedneutralconductorshallbealinkedswitchwhichshallalsobreaktherelatedphaseconductors.
4.5.3 Effective means of isolation and switching, suitably placed for readyoperation, shallbeprovidedsothatallvoltagemaybecutoff fromtheinstallation, circuit or equipment served by such devices, as may benecessarytopreventorremovedanger.
4.5.4 For every electric motor an efficient means of disconnection shall beprovidedwhichshallbereadilyaccessible,easilyoperatedandsoplacedastopreventdanger.
4.5.5 Every piece of equipment which requires operation or attention by apersoninnormaluse,shallbesoinstalledthatadequateandsafemeansofaccessandworkingspaceareaffordedforsuchoperationorattention.
4.6 PRECAUTIONS IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS:
4.1 WORKMANSHIP & MATERIAL
a) Good workmanship and proper materials of internationally acceptablestandardsshallbeusedinallelectricalinstallation.
b) All material/equipment shall be so constructed, installed, protected andshallbecapableofbeingmaintained,inspectedandtested,soastopreventdangersofarasreasonablypracticable.
c) Allinstallationsshallbesuitableforthemaximumpowerdemandedbythecurrent-usingequipmentwhenitisfunctioninginitsintendedmanner.
d) The Power Factor of electrical loads shall be controlled such that thePowerFactor,whentheloadisinoperation,shallremainbetween0.9and1.0(lagging).
4.2 ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS:
4.2.1 Allconductorsshallbeofsufficientsizeandcurrentcarryingcapacityforthepurposesforwhichtheyareintended.
4.2.2 Allconductorsshalleither.
i) besoinsulated,andwherenecessary,furthereffectivelyprotected,or,
ii) besoplacedandsafeguardastopreventdangersofarasreasonablypracticable.
4.2.3. Everyelectricaljointandconnectionshallbeofproperconstructionasregardsconductance,insulation,mechanicalstrengthandprotection.
4.3 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES.
4.3.1 Wherenecessarytopreventdanger,everyinstallationandeverycircuitthereofshallbeprotectedagainstovercurrent.
4.3.2 Theaboveprotectionshallbeeffectedbydeviceswhich:
i) Willoperateautomaticallyatvaluesofcurrentwhicharesuitablyrelatedtothesafecurrentratingsofthecircuit.
ii) Areofadequatecurrentbreaking/makingcapacity,and,
iii) Aresuitablylocatedandareconstructedsoastopreventdangerfrom overheating, arcing or the scattering of hot particles whentheycome intooperationand topermit ready restorationof thesupplywithoutdanger.
4.4 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST EARTH LEAKAGE AND EARTHFAULT
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anadditionalloadisadequateforthealteredcircumstancesandthattheearthingarrangementsarealsoadequate.
4.10 FILTRATION DEVICE
Adequate Filtering/Smothering devices shall be introduced between incoming mainsupplyandsuchelectricaldevicesArcFurnacesetc,whicharelikelytotransmitharmfulharmonicradiations,voltagespikes,orsuchotherdisturbances,backtothetransmission/distributionnetwork.
4.11 P.F CORRECTION
All capacitive devices like P.F. correction equipments etc. shall have arrangement forsafetyconductingthechargestotheearthupondisconnectionofincomingpowersupply.Enclosurescontainingsuchdevicesshallhaveacautionnoticedisplayedprominentlyonpanelfrontstatingthattheinnercircuitscouldbealiveevenwhenthemainincomingsupplyisswitchedoff.
4.12 INSPECTION AND TESTING
Oncompletionofaninstallationoranextensionoralterationofaninstallation,appropriatetests and inspection shall be made to verify, so far as reasonably practicable, that therequirementsofRegulations4.1to4.11havebeenmet.
4.13 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT/INSTALLATIONS
a) All Equipment/machinery and installations in industrial premises shall beapproved by EHS prior to operations. It remains the responsibility of thelessee/licenseetoensurethatallsuchinstallationsaresafewithallrelevantapprovals/certificationsfromDEWApriortoEHSapprovals.
b) Defectiveelectriccables,apparatus,motors,fans,weldinggearsetc.mustberectifiedbeforeworkcommences.
c) Itisforbiddentoreplaceburnt-outfuses/fitfuseswhichhaveahigherratingthanthespecifiedrating.
d) Electricinspectionlampsaretobefittedwithprotectiveglassandaprotectivemesh. More powerful bulbs than those for which the inspection lamps aredesignedmaynotbeused.
e) Electricinspectionlamps,floodlights,etc.aretobehungup.
f) Electricheaters,motors,fans,transformers,weldingapparatusetc.mustnotbecovered,butaretobeprotectedsothattheyarenotsubjectedtomoisture,water,oilorsteam.
4.6.1 Allequipmentslikelytobeexposedtoweather,corrosiveatmosphere,or other adverse conditions, shall be so constructed or otherwiseprotectedthatdangerarisingfromsuchexposureisprevented.
4.6.2 Allequipments situated in surroundings susceptible to riskoffireorexplosionshallbetaken,asmaybenecessarytopreventdanger.
4.7 NATURE OF SUPPLY:
4.7.1 Followingaspectsofelectricalpowersupplysourceshallbeconsideredwhiledesigningelectricalsystems:
i) Nominalvoltage
ii) Natureofcurrentandfrequency
iii)Prospectiveshortcircuitcurrentattheoriginoftheinstallation
iv)Typeandratingofovercurrentprotectivedeviceactingatoriginoftheinstallation
v) Suitabilityofthesourcetomeetrequirementsofinstallationincludingthemaximumdemand
vi)Theearthloopimpedanceofthatpartofthesystemexternaltotheinstallation
4.7.2. SuppliesforSafetyandStandbyPurposes:Whereasupplyforsafetypurposes or standby purposes is specified, such supplies shall haveadequate capacity, reliability and rating and appropriate changeovertimefortheoperationspecified.
4.8 INSTALLATION CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS
4.8.1 Everyinstallationshallbedividedintocircuitsasnecessaryto
i) Avoiddangerandminimizeinconvenienceintheeventofafault
ii) Facilitatesafeoperation,inspection,testingandmaintenance
4.8.2 Separatecircuitsshallbeprovidedforpartsofinstallation,whichneedtobecontrolled,insuchawaythatthesecircuitsarenotaffectedbyfailureofothercircuits.
4.8.3 Thenumberoffinalcircuitsrequiredandthenumberofpointsservedbyeachcircuitshallbesuchastocomplywiththerequirementsforsuitableovercurrentprotection, isolation, switchingand thecurrentcarryingcapacitiesoftheconductors.
Noadditionsoralterations,temporaryorpermanent,shallbemadetoanexistinginstallation,unlessithasbeenascertainedthattheratingsandtheconditionofanyexistingequipmentwhichshallhavetocarry
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5.1 DUTY OF CARE
5.1.1 General
All levels of management from director to site supervisor have aresponsibilitytoensurethatthosepeopleworkingundertheircontrolarenotexposedtounnecessaryriskwhilsttheyareatwork.The‘dutyofcare’extendsbeyondwhatislegallyrequiredandcoversthemoralresponsibilitythat all persons have to ensure others are not harmed by their acts oromissions.
5.1.2 ProjectManagers
Project Managers are ultimately responsible for safety on their project.Theymustensurethatadequatearrangementsareinplacetosafeguardthehealth,safetyandwelfareofallpersonsundertheircontrol.
5.1.3 DutyofCareResponsibilities
Everypersonemployedhasthefollowingresponsibilitiesunderthe‘dutyofcare’thatexists:-
1) Tosafeguardtheirownhealth,safetyandwelfare.
2) Toensurethatothersarenotexposedtounnecessaryriskbytheiractsoromissions.
3) Toleadbyexample
4) Tostopunsafeworkingpracticesorreportunsafeworkingpracticestotheirmanager.
5.1.4 Training
Allemployeesshallbebriefedonthedutyofcarethatexistsintheformofinductions,toolboxtalksandmanagementsafetybriefings.TheProjectManager is responsible for ensuring that adequate arrangements andresourcesareinplacefortrainingtobecarriedout.
5.2 RISK ASSESSMENTS
5.2.1 GeneralRequirements
Everymaincontractormustensurethatriskassessmentsareundertakenforallworkactivitiesthatpresentarisktothehealthandsafetyofemployeesandotherswhomaybeaffectedbytheirundertaking.Allriskassessmentsmustberecordedandaregisterofriskassessmentsmustbeheld inthemaincontractorsprojectoffice.EHSwillreviewriskassessmentsaspartoftheirCOCIandIIinspectionsandanycontractorfailingtoundertakeriskassessmentswillnotbeissuedwiththeappropriateCOC.
5.2.2 CommunicationofRiskAssessmentInformation
Section 5 : HEALTH & SAFETY AT CONSTRUCTION SITES
g) During break in the work and also when work is finished for the day,lighting,electricmotors,inspectionlampsandweldingapparatusaretobeswitchedoff.
h) Isolation and, where necessary, earthing at appropriate place to bedone before undertaking any repair/maintenance work on electricalinstallations.
i) Use of Generators in FZ Pre-built Unit Areas is not advised. Use ofGeneratorsinotherareasshallneedtobeapprovedonacase-to-casebasisbyCEDandEHS(SeeH,S&FGuidelines)
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5.3.2 ComplianceWithEHSRulesAndRegulations
The main contractor should take note that by signing the COC Stage1and2 formsheconfirmsthathewillundertakeconstructionwork inaccordancewithPCFC/EHS/DMregulationsandguidelines. Themaincontractoralsoassumesfullresponsibilityforallactivitiesonhissitethathecanreasonablybeexpectedtocontrol.
5.3.3 FinancialPenalties
ThemaincontractoracceptsthatbysigningtheCOCStage1and2formsheisliableforallfinancialpenaltiesthatmaybeimposedonhimasaresultofhimfailingtocomplywithPCFC/EHS/DMregulationsandguidelines.
5.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY PLANS
5.4.1 GeneralRequirements
ThemaincontractormustensurethatpriortothecommencementofanyprojectaHealthAndSafetyPlan ispreparedwhichcovers the specificrequirementsoftheproject.TheHealthAndSafetyPlanwillbereviewedbyEHSaspartoftheCOCStage1application(SeeH,S&FGuidelines).
5.4.2 HealthAndSafetyPlanRequirements
As a minimum the main contractor must ensure that the Health AndSafetyPlanthathepreparescoversthefollowingelements:-
1) Projectscopeofworks
2) Rolesandresponsibilitiesofkeyprojectstaff
3) Appointmentsofkeystaffgivenhealthandsafetyresponsibilities
4) Registerofprojectrisksidentifyingriskownerandscheduleofsubmittalofriskassessments
5) Riskassessmentstocovercurrentandimmediatefutureactivities
6) Healthandsafetyinspectionandauditplan
7) Projectlogisticsplan
8) Firstaidarrangements
9) Accident reporting procedure that complies with EHS reportingrequirements
10)Emergencyprocedurefortheprojectcoveringforeseeableemergencies
11)Detailsoffirearrangements
12)Details of health and safety meetings that will be held and theirfrequency
13)Environmentalprotectionplan(refertoPCFCEnvironmentalProtectionRegulations)
The main contractor must ensure that the information containedintheriskassessments iscommunicated inacomprehensiblewaytotheworkforce. Thiscommunicationwillnormallybe inthe formofinductions, toolbox talks or worker safety briefings but in any casetheinformationmustbepassedtotheworkersbeforetheystartwork.InthecaseofinductionstheMainContractorwillberesponsibleforensuringthateveryworker(includingtheworkersofsubcontractors)isinductedinthehealthandsafetyrequirementsoftheproject.
5.2.3 ReviewOfRiskAssessments
The main contractor will ensure that risk assessments are regularlyreviewedandkeptuptodateasnewprocessesareadoptedorwhenchangesinthemethodofworkpresentadditionalrisks.
5.2.4 FiveStepsToRiskAssessment
Thefollowing5stepstoriskassessmentareinternationallyrecognizedastheproceduretofollowwhenundertakingriskassessments:-
1) Step1.Lookforthehazards
2) Step2.Decidewhomightbeharmed.
3) Step3Evaluatetherisksanddecidewhethertheexistingprecautionsareadequateorwhethermoreshouldbedone.
4) Step4Recordyourfindings
5) Review your risk assessment on a regular basis and revise it ifnecessary
Themaincontractormustensurethattheyhaveawrittenproceduretocovertheidentificationofhazardsandassessmentofrisk.Allriskassessmentsmustbesignedanddatedbythepersonundertakingtheassessment.
5.3 CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMITY (COC)
5.3.1 GeneralRequirements
The main contractor will ensure that prior to the commencementof any project a Certificate Of Conformity (COC) Stage 1 form iscompleted and submitted to EHS main office along with a securitydeposit. In turnEHSwill inspect the siteand review thenecessarysite health and safety documentation as listed on the COC Stage 1form. If all requirements are successfully complied with EHS willapprovetheCOCStage1andnotifythemaincontractorinwritingofthis.ThemaincontractormustmakeapplicationforaCOCStage2whentheheightofthebuildingreaches4metresbyfollowingthesameprocedure.
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whereverticaltravelisrequired.
5.5.4 AreasOfWork
Themaincontractoristoensurethattheplacewhereanyworkatheightistobecarriedout,includingtheaccesstotheplaceofworkhasfeaturestopreventafallincludingbutnotlimitedtoguardrails,toeboards,safetynets,personalfallarrestsystems,lifelinesorholecoverings.Allreasonablypracticableprecautionsmustbetakentopreventanyoneoranythingfromfalling.
5.5.5 TrainingRequirements
Themaincontractoristoensureallthoseworkingatheightarecompetentand understand the risks involved. Training will include but not belimitedto;prejobbriefings,toolboxtalks,correctuseandmaintenanceofpersonalfallarrestsystems,lifelinesandhowtoavoidfalls.
5.5.6 Inspections
The main contractor is to ensure that all areas and equipment for thepurposeofworkingatheightareinspectedbyaqualifiedandcompetentpersonbasedonthetypeofworkplatformorequipmentinuse.Inspectionsaretobecarriedoutinaccordancewithmanufacturer’sinstructionsandafteradverseweatherconditions
5.5.7 WeatherConditions
Themaincontractoristoensurethatworkatheightisstoppedinadverseweather conditions that may endanger the health and safety of thoseemployed.
5.5.8 Housekeeping
The main contractor is to ensure materials are stored correctly andrubbishisnottoaccumulateinareaswhereworkatheightiscarriedout.Tippingorthrowing,rubbishormaterialsfromheightisstrictlyprohibited.Themaincontractormustmakearrangementsforarubbishchutetobeprovidedtofacilitatetheremovalofrubbishfromaheight.
5.5.9 Fallingobjects
Themaincontractoristoensurethatallprecautionsaretakentopreventobjects fromfallingandanypersonfrombeingstruckbyfallingobjects,includingbutnotlimitedto,exclusionarea,debrisfansorbrickguards/nets.Twotierworkingisprohibited.
5.5.10 EmergencyArrangements
Themaincontractorwillensurethatanemergencyprocedureisdevelopedandimplementedtodealwithemergenciesthatmayarisewhenworkat
14)SafetyManagementSystemproceduresthatwillbeimplementedontheproject.
15)Craneplananddetailsofliftingoperations(whereapplicable)
The main contractor will ensure that the Health And Safety Planremainsalivedocumentandisreviewedandwherenecessaryrevisedonaregularbasis.
5.5 WORK AT HEIGHTS
5.5.1 DefinitionOfWorkAtHeights
Work that can not be done from the ground or is next to an openexcavation/pitandallworkwherethereisariskofafallliabletocauseanyinjurymeans,“Workingatheight”.Fallsfromheightaccountforahighpercentageof fatalitiesandmajor injuries intheconstructionindustry.
5.5.2 RiskAssessment
Themaincontractormustcarryoutariskassessmentforallworksthatarecarriedoutatheightwherethereisariskofpeopleormaterials/objectsfalling.Thefollowinghierarchyofcontrolmeasuresmustbefollowedwhencarryouttheriskassessment:-
1) Eliminatetheneedforworkatheighttobecarriedout
2) Giveprioritytocollectiveprotectivemeasuressuchasguardrailsandtoeboards
3) Usepersonal suspensionequipment suchasmobileelevatingworkplatforms
4) Useproximityrestraintstopreventaccesstotheedgewherea fallcouldoccur
5) Use personal protective equipment such as a safety harness tomitigatetheconsequencesofafall
6) Usesafetynetstoreducethefallbutensurenetsarefittedascloseaspossibletotheworkingleveltominimizethefalldistance
Themaincontractormustensurethatallpersonnelworkingatheightarebriefedontheriskassessmentandmethodstatementfortheworkandarefullyawareofthecontrolmeasuresthatmustbeinplace.
5.5.3 WorkingPlatforms
Themaincontractormustensurethatwhereworkatheightiscarriedout a safe working platform is provided where this is reasonablypracticabletoachieve.Theworkingplatformmustbeprovidedwithsafeaccessandegresswhichshouldbeintheformofstairsorladders
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carried out safely taking into account the specific hazards of the work.Where the roof deck design allows the positioning of decking sheetsshouldbecarriedoutfrombelowusingeithermobilescaffoldingorMobileElevatingWorkPlatforms(MEWPS). Wherethis isnotpossibleasafesystem of work must be developed following the hierarchy of controlmeasures outlined in section 5.5.2 of these regulations. Particularattentionmustbegiventotheleadingedgeoftheroofdeckconstructionwhere the main contractor must prepare a detailed health and safetymethodstatementcoveringhowtheworkistobecarriedoutsafely.
5.6.4 WorkOnFragileRoofs
Afragileroofisdefinedasanyroofmaterialthroughwhichapersoncouldfall,itmayincludebutisnotlimitedtothefollowingmaterials;asbestoscement,fiberglass,corrugatedmetalsheet,plasticorcompositematerials.Themaincontractorwillundertakea surveyof the roofandprepareariskassessmentpriortoanyworkbeingcarriedoutontheroof.Theriskassessment must identify if the roof sheet material could be classed asfragiletakingintoaccountthematerialandthepossibleeffectsofmaterialdeteriorationovertime.Wherethereisariskoftheroofmaterialbeingfragilethemaincontractormustensurethefollowing:-
1. Allworkersmustbebriefedonthehazardsoftheworkandthecontrolmeasuresthatmustbefollowed.Wherepossibleexperiencedworkersshouldbeselected.
2. Purposemaderoofladdersandcrawlingboardsmustbeused.
3. Rooflightsshouldbecoveredwithasuitablecoveringorbarrieredofftopreventworkersfallingthroughthem.
4. Section 5.5 of these regulation must be followed where workers areworkingatheight
5.7 EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS
5.7.1GeneralRequirements
The main contractor is to ensure all emergency arrangements andproceduresareinplaceanddrillsarecarriedoutatleasttwiceayeartotestthesystem.Recordswillbekeptofalldrillsandrealemergencies.Allproceduresmustbeclearlypostedonthesafetynoticeboardsaroundthesitee.g.offices,welfareareas,siteentranceandbuildingaccesspoints.
5.7.2 EmergencyPlans
Themaincontractorwillprepareanemergencyplantocoverforeseeable
height isbeingcarriedout. Thiswill include,butnotbe limitedto,dealingwiththerescueofanypersonwhomaybecomesuspendedbytheir safety harness or any person who may become suspended in asafety net. In the case of a worker who may become suspended bytheirsafetyharnessfollowingafalltheprocedureshouldallowfortherescueoftheworkerin10minutesorlessasfarasispracticable.Themain contractor should carry out rescuedrills frequently to test theeffectivenessoftheemergencyprocedure.
5.6 STEEL ERECTION AND ROOF WORKS
5.6.1 GeneralRequirementsForSteelErection
Themaincontractoristoensurethatthefollowingpointsarecompliedwithwhereapplicable:-
1. Ensuretheerectionwork is sequencedsothatstairsandhandrailscangoinasearlyaspossibletoprovidesafeaccesstohighlevelsofthestructures.
2. Adding bracing into the design to ensure integral stability of thestructurethroughallstagesoferection.
3. Designingconnectionjointstomakeboltingupeasy.
4. Ensuringadequate information ispassedontoalerterectorsaboutspecialsequenceswhichneedtobefollowedtoensurestability.
5. Steelbeamwalking,climbingortraversingisstrictlyprohibitedwherethereisariskofworkersfallinginexcessof2metres.
5.6.2 RiskAssessment
Themaincontractormustundertakeariskassessmentforsteelerectionworkwhichshouldincludebutnotbelimitedtocoveringthefollowingpoints:-
1. Fallswhenworkingatheight.
2. Erectorsbeinghitorknockedoffthesteelbymovingsteelmembersordeckingpacksbeingcranedintoposition.
3. Thestructurecollapsingbeforeitisfullybraced.
4. Materialsdroppingontopeopleworkingbelow.
5. Themanualliftingofheavysteelmembers,causingbackandotherstrainsinjuries.
6. Cranesafetytoensurethecorrectcranecapacitytopreventincidentssuchasthecranefailingoroverturning.
5.6.3 RoofDeckConstruction
Themancontractoristoensurethatroofdeckconstructionworkis
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5.8.2 NonComplianceCloseOut
The main contractor’s project manager is responsible for ensuring thatarrangementsareinplacetocloseoutallnoncompliancesraisedinthehealthandsafetyinspectionreportspreparedbyhissafetyadvisor(s).Theprojectmanagermustensurethatallmanagers,engineersandsupervisorsunder his control take the necessary corrective/preventative action tocloseoutnoncompliances.
5.8.3 EHS:HealthAndSafetyInspections
EHS will undertake periodic inspections of the main contractors workareas and review project health and safety documentation. The maincontractorwill allow for a seniormanager to accompanyEHSon theirinspections.AwrittenhealthandsafetyinspectionreportwillbepreparedbytheEHSinspectorraisinganynoncompliancesidentifiedduringtheinspection.Inadditionthenecessaryactionandtimescaleforcompletionwill be recordedon the report. Themain contractor is responsible forensuringthattheactionistakenwithintheagreedtimescale.
5.8.4 FailuretoTakeAction
Shouldthemaincontractorconsistentlyfailtorectifythenoncompliancesraisedintheinspectionreportawarningletterwillbesenttohimadvisinghim thathehas7days to take thenecessaryaction. Should themaincontractorcontinuetofailtorectifythenoncompliancesthenEHSreservetherighttoissueafinancialpenaltycommensuratewiththeseriousnessofthenoncomplianceswithoutfurthernotice.
5.9 SCAFFOLDING
5.9.1 GeneralRequirements
AllscaffoldingwillbeerectedbycompetentscaffolderstothestandardsoutlinedintheDubaiMunicipalityCodeOfConstructionSafetyPractice.All scaffolding must be fit for purpose and lightweight scaffolding is tobeusedonlyup toamaximumheightof10metresandonlywherenomaterialsareloadedontotheworkingplatforms.Asaminimumscaffoldersemployedby themaincontractormustbeassessedascompetentbyanorganisation approved by EHS and pass a practical test at the end ofthecourse. Allscaffoldersmustbeclearly identifiableandthewording‘SCAFFOLDER’ must be clearly printed on their coveralls. The maincontractor must appoint a suitably experienced ‘Scaffolding Supervisor’whowillbeassessedandcertifiedbyatrainingorganisationapprovedbyEHS. The main contractor will only be permitted to erect scaffoldingwherethetotalheightof thescaffoldtotheworkingplatformdoesnotexceed10metres.Thisregulationwillbecomemandatory3monthsfromthedatethattheseregulationscomeintoforce.
emergencysituations.Thiswillincludebutnotbelimitedtoproceduresforthefollowing:-
a. Fireemergencies
b. Medicalandhealthemergencies
c. Accidents
d. Seriousincidents–tobedefinedintheemergencyplan
e. Project/Areaevacuation
f. Nightworkingemergencyresponse
The emergency plan prepared by the main contractor will clearlyidentifytherolesandresponsibilitiesofkeypersonnelinvolvedintheemergencyprocedure.Themaincontractorwillensurethatallthosegiven responsibilities inanemergencyplanare fullybriefedon theirrolesandgiventhetrainingwherenecessarytodischargetheirdutiesfully.
5.7.3 MusterPoints
Themaincontractorwillensurethatthereareaminimumof2musterpointsdesignatedateachworksitewhichareclearlyidentified.Thelocationofthemusterpointsshouldtakeintoaccountprevailingwinddirection;intheeventofsmokecontaminatingonemusterpointtheotherwouldbeused.
5.7.4 Training
Themaincontractoristoensureallthoseworkingonsitearetrainedinandunderstandtheemergencyprocedures.Theemergencyproceduresmust initially be communicated to all personnel during the siteinductionbutregularremindersaretobegivenintheformoftoolboxtalks.
5.8 HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS
5.8.1 GeneralRequirements
The main contractor is to ensure that regular health and safetyinspection are undertaken by the safety advisor(s) of all work areasincluding site offices and worker accommodation camps. As aminimumhealthandsafety inspectionsaretobeundertakenweeklyandafullanddetailedinspectionreportidentifyingnoncompliancesis tobeprepared. Wherethemaincontractorhasmanybuildingsasufficient number of inspections must be undertaken to ensure thewholesiteisinspected.
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scaffolding and where there is a risk of objects / materials falling brickguardsorothersimilarprotectionmustbeprovided.
6.9.5 InspectionOfScaffolding
The main contractor must ensure that a competent person undertakesaninspectionofallscaffoldingbeforeitisusedbyworkers.Thescaffoldinspectormusteitherbethe‘ScaffoldSupervisor’oramemberofthesiteteamwhohasreceivedtrainingonscaffoldinspectionbyanorganisationapprovedbyEHS.Theinspectionmustberecordedinascaffoldregisterwhichmustbekeptonsite.Theinspectionmustberepeatedatleastevery7daysandalsofollowinganyalterationofthescaffolding.Scaffoldingmustalsobeinspectedbyacompetentpersonafteranyeventthatmayeffectit’ssafety,thiswillincludebutnotbelimitedtobadweatherconditions.
5.9.6 TaggingOfScaffolds
Everyscaffoldwillbeprovidedwithasimplecolourcodedtagtoidentifyifitissafetousethescaffolding.Thetagmustbeprovidedadjacenttotheaccesspointtothescaffold.ThecolourtagusedforsafescaffoldingwillbeGreenandforunsafescaffoldingRed.Thetaggingsystemchosenbythemaincontractorshallmeettherequirementsoftheinternationallyrecognized Scafftag® system. The main contractor will ensure that allworkersundertheircontrolarefamiliarwiththetagsystemandunderstandthatRedtaggedscaffoldsarenottobeused.
5.9.7 SafePlaceofWork
The main contractor will ensure to the best of their ability that everyscaffold platform is safe to work from. There must be safe access toand egress fromevery scaffold. Themain contractormust ensure thatscaffoldingisproperlymaintainedinordertoprovideasafeplaceofwork.Subsequenttorainorheavywind,theScaffoldingSupervisorshallinspectallscaffoldingandstagingpriortoworkre-commencing.
5.9.8 RequirementsforScaffoldTowers
Themaincontractor istoensurethatallscaffoldtowersareerectedbytrainedandexperiencedworkers. Themaximumheightofanyscaffoldtowerwithoutoutriggerswillbethreeandahalf times its shortestbasemeasurement.Themaincontractorwillensurethatsuitablesafeaccessisprovidedtoandfromanyscaffoldtower.Undernocircumstanceswillworkersbepermittedtoclimbthescaffoldtowerframeinordertogainaccesstotheworkingplatform.Guardrailsandtoeboardsmustbefittedtotowerscaffoldswhereworkerscouldfall2.0metresormoreinaccordancewiththeDubaiMunicipalityCodeofConstructionSafetyPractice.
5.9.9UseofSafetyHarnesses
5.9.2 DesignofScaffolding
Acompetentscaffolddesignermustbeemployedbythemaincontractorforallscaffoldingthatistobeerectedoveraheightof10metres.EHSreserve the right to insist that the main contractor calls upon theservices of the scaffold designer to inspect scaffolding to ensure thedesignrequirementsarefullycompliedwith.
5.9.3 ErectionofScaffoldsOver10Metres
The main contractor is to make arrangements for an independentscaffoldingcontractortocarryoutallscaffoldingworkswherethetotalheightofthescaffoldtotheworkingplatformexceeds10metres.Beforethemaincontractorenters intoanycontractualarrangementwithaproposedscaffoldingcontractorthemaincontractormustdemonstrateto EHS that the selected scaffolding contractor is competent toundertakethework.Themeasureofcompetencyshallbebasedonthefollowing:-
1. Trainingofscaffolderstoaninternationallyrecognizedstandard
2. Experienceofthescaffoldcontractor
3. Competencyofthescaffoldcontractorssupervisiontoanadvancedlevelofscaffolding
4. Suitabilityofthescaffoldcomponentstomeettherequirementsofthescaffolding
IntheeventofthemaincontractornotbeingabletosatisfyEHSonthecompetencyoftheproposedscaffoldingcontractor,EHSreservestherighttorejectthescaffoldingcontractor.Whereanymaincontractorsfeels he possesses the necessary competency to erect scaffolding inexcessof10metresheshouldprovideEHSwith fulldetails tomeetpoints1–4above. Whereamaincontractorcandemonstratethatthey possess the necessary level of competency to erect scaffoldingover10metreshighanexemptioncertificatewillbegiveninwritingtothisregulationbyEHSonaprojectbyprojectbasis.EHSreservetherighttoterminatethisexemptioncertificatefollowingawrittenfinalwarningtothemaincontractorintheeventofpoorsafetystandards.This regulationwillbecomemandatory forallnewmaincontractorsappointedbyNakheelorbya3rdpartydeveloperworkingonprojectsunderPCFCjurisdiction3monthsfromthedatethattheseregulationscomeintoforce.
5.9.4 PreventionofFallingMaterialsandObjects
In addition to the requirements to provide toe boards the maincontractormustensurethatadequatemeasuresaretakentopreventmaterialsfalling.Ariskassessmentmustbeundertakenforworkson
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TheaboveinjuryconditionsmustbereportedtoEHSinwritingwithin24hoursoftheaccidentontheAccidentNotificationForm(SeeTable8).ThecompletedformmustbesubmittedtoEHSand/orfaxedto048813105. It remains the responsibilityof theContractor toensure thatthisformisreceivedbyEHS.
5.10.2 Over3DayInjuries
Themaincontractormustreportallaccidentswhereaworkerisabsentfromworkformorethan3days,notincludingthedayoftheaccident,ontheAccidentNotificationForm(SeeTable8).Thecompletedformmustbecompletedandfaxedto048813105oranalternativenumberprovidedbyEHSonsite,within24hoursoftheaccidentbecomingreportable.
5.10.3 ReportableDiseases
Themaincontractorand/ormedicalpractitionermustensurethatanyoccupational diseases as specified in Table 1 or infectious diseases arereported to EHS within 24 hours of the condition becoming medicallydiagnosed.ThereportableoccupationaldiseasemustbereportedtoEHSinwritingandfaxedto048813105.
5.11 WELFARE
5.11.1 GeneralRequirements
Themaincontractorisresponsibleforensuringthewelfareofallworkersunderhiscontrol.AsaminimumthemaincontractormustensureadequatewelfarefacilitiesasdetailedinDubaiMunicipalityCodeOfConstructionSafetyPractice.Themaincontractormustmakearrangementstoensurethatthefacilitiesprovidedareproperlymaintainedandcleanedonatleastadailybasis.
5.11.2 DrinkingWater
The main contractor must ensure that there is an adequate supplyof drinking water supplied close to the work site. During the summermonthsthissupplyofwatermustbechilled.Duringtheperiod15thJune–15thSeptemberthemaincontractormustalsoensurethatISOTONICsolutionsareprovidedtotheworkforceinordertopreventdehydration.Theuseofsalttabletsisprohibited.
5.12 PERMIT TO WORK PROCEDURES
5.12.1 GeneralRequirements
The main contractor must ensure that a permit to work procedure isinplace forhigh riskactivities includingbutnot limited to;hotworks,excavations,workonelectricalsystems,diving,confinedspacesandlive
The main contractor will ensure that all scaffolders working wheretheycouldfall4metresormoreareprovidedwithanduseafullbodyharnessalongwithashockabsorbinglanyard.Workersusingfullbodyharnessesmustbetrainedinthesafeuseoftheharnessandthemaincontractor must make arrangements to ensure the recovery of anyworkerwhomaybecomesuspendedbyhisharnessfollowingafall.Theuseofsafetybeltsbyscaffoldersisstrictlyforbidden.
5.9.10 SafePlaceSafePersonStrategy
The main contractor will give priority to protective measures thatprotect the whole workforce as in the case of guardrails and a safeworkingplatform.Harnesseswillonlybeusedwhenitisnotpossibletoprovideguardrailsandasafeworkingplatformasinthecaseoferectingscaffolding.
5.10 ACCIDENT REPORTING (See also Section 2.28)
5.10.1 GeneralRequirements
ThemaincontractorwillensurethatthefollowingtypesofinjuriesarereportedtoEHSimmediatelybytelephoneon048833111oranyothermeans.Thisnumberisavailable24hoursaday7daysaweek.Thetypesofaccidents(indicative)thatrequireimmediatenotificationareasfollows:-
a) Fatality
b) Anyfractureotherthanfinger,thumbsortoes
c) Anyamputation
d) Dislocationoftheshoulder,hip,kneeorspine
e) Lossofsight(temporaryorpermanent)
f) Achemicalorhotmetalburntotheeye
g) Penetratingeyeinjury
h) Any injury resulting from an electric shock which causesunconsciousness
i) Any injury resulting from an electric shock which requiresresuscitation
j) Anyinjuryresultingfromanelectricshockwhichrequireshospitaladmittanceformorethan24hours.
k) Any other injury that results in unconsciousness or the casualtyneedingresuscitation
l) Any injury resulting in thecasualtybeingadmitted tohospital formorethan24hours
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itiseasilyavailableforinspection.Alltemporaryelectricalinstallationsmustbeearthedandtheresistanceof theearthingmustbecheckedtoensureitmeetsthelevelrequiredunderelectricalsafetyguidelinesfromthegeneratormanufacturerorDEWAinthecaseofmainssupply.Intheabsenceofanyguidancefromthegeneratormanufacturertheearthrodshallbedriventoadepthsothatitpenetratesthesummerwatertableby2metresandtheresistanceofanypointintheearthcontinuitysystemdoesnotexceed0.5ohms.
5.13.4 UseofReducedVoltageElectricalToolsandEquipment
The main contractor is to ensure that all electrical hand tools andmachinery such as circular saws operate at 110v through a step downtransformer.All110vleadsconnectedtothetransformerandrunacrosssitearetobeYellowincolour.Theonlyexceptionallowedwillbewherecertaintoolsormachineryarenotavailable inthereducedvoltage. Inthiscasewhere230vorgreaterareusedaResidualCurrentDevice(RCD)mustbefittedwitha30mAtrip.Therequirementfortheuseof110vshallalsoextendtotemporarylighting.Thisregulationwillbecomemandatory6monthsfromthedatethattheseregulationscomeintoforce.
5.13.5 SecurityofElectricalInstallations
Themaincontractormustensurethatallelectricalinstallationsaresecured.Distribution boards must be locked shut and under no circumstancesshallliveconductorsbeexposedwhereworkerscouldaccidentallycomeintocontactwiththem.Clearwarningsignagemustbedisplayedonallelectricalinstallationsandonlycompetentelectriciansaretohaveaccesstodistributionboards.
5.13.6 ProtectionofElectricalCable
Themaincontractormustensurethatallelectricalcablesrunningfroma generator to the distribution board are mechanically protected. Thepreferredmethodwillbetheuseofsteelwirearmored(SWA)cabletoensurethattheriskofelectricshockfromcabledamageisgreatlyreduced.Allconnectionsincablesaretobemadebyacompetentelectricianandwithproprietaryconnectorsundernocircumstancesarejointstobemadeusingsolelyelectricaltape.
5.13.7 ElectricalConnections
Themaincontractoristoensurethatallelectricalconnectionsaremadeusingplugs and sockets thatmeet the requirementsofBS4343. Theseconnectionsshouldbeeitherthewaterprooforsplashproofdesignundernocircumstancesaredomestic2or3pinplugsorsocketstobeused.Itisstrictlyprohibitedforbareelectricalcableendstobepushedintoelectricalsocketsinordertomakeacircuit.
firealarmsystems.
5.12.2 AppointmentofCompetentPerson
Themaincontractormustappointacompetentpersonasthepermittoworkcoordinatorwhoshallhavetheresponsibilitytooverseethepermittoworkprocedure.Theneedforapermitwillbeidentifiedintheriskassessmentfortheactivityandallpersonsworkingunderthecontrolofthemaincontractorwhowillbeaffectedbythepermittoworkproceduremustbefullybriefedonthearrangements.
5.12.3 Registers
Themaincontractorwill ensure thata register ismaintained forallpermitstoworkwhichmustbeavailableforinspection. Apermitisvalidforthedurationofashiftoruntiltheworkiscomplete,whicheveris sooner. Upon completion of work or at the end of the shift thepermitmustbeclosedoutandsignedoffbythesupervisorinchargeofthework.
5.12.4 AuditofPermittoWorkProcedures
Themaincontractorwillmakearrangements toaudit thepermit toworkproceduretoensurethelevelofcontrolimposedbythepermitismaintained.
5.13 ELECTRICAL SAFETY
5.13.1 General
Thisregulationcoversthesafetyof temporaryelectrical installationson construction projects as well as the use of electrical tools andequipment.Themaincontractorisresponsibleforensuringthesafetyof all temporary electrical installations and for ensuring the risksassociatedwithusingelectricaltoolsandequipmentarekeptaslowaspossible.
5.13.2 CompetencyofElectricians
All persons employed as electricians must be competent and be inpossessionofarecognizedelectricalqualification.Themaincontractormust ensure that any persons working on electrical installationsincludingtemporaryelectricsarecompetent.
5.13.3 TestingOfTemporaryElectricalInstallations
The main contractor is to ensure that all temporary electricalinstallationsaretestedbyacompetentelectricianandthatacertificateis issued for eachdistributionboard. Acopyof the certificate shallbeheldinaplasticwalletandfixedtothedistributionboardsothat
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orobjectsarepreventedfromfallingintotheexcavation.Thesestepscouldincludebutnotbelimitedtoprovidingdebrisnettingorplasticsheetingaroundthetopoftheexcavationfittedtotheguardrails.
5.14.5 VehicleSafety
Where possible the main contractor is to organize his work toensure that vehicles and traffic are prevented from coming close toexcavations.Wherevehicleshavetocomeclosetoopenexcavationsfor example when taking spoil away there must be baulk timberingprovidedtopreventthevehicleoverrunningintotheexcavation.Atrainedandexperiencedpersonmustadvise themaincontractoronthe distance that vehicles can come to the edge of the excavationwithoutcompromisingthesafetyoftheexcavationorthoseworkingintheexcavation.
5.14.6 DangerousAtmospheres
Themaincontractormustensure the safetyof those inexcavationsandaspartoftheriskassessmentprocessmusttakeintoaccounttherisksassociatedwithdangerousatmospheres.Wherethereisariskofadangerousatmospherethemaincontractormustidentifyappropriatecontrolmeasuresintheriskassessmentandensurethenecessaryactionistaken.Thetypeofdangerousatmospheresthatmustbeconsideredincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:-
1. OxygenDeficiency
2. Oxygenenrichment
3. Presence of harmful gases such as Hydrogen Sulfide or CarbonMonoxidefromvehicles.
4. Flammable/explosive atmospheres resulting from a process/activitycarriedoutintheexcavation.
Wherethereisariskofadangerousatmospherethemaincontractormusttakeallnecessarystepstoensurethesafetyoftheworkersengagedintheexcavation.Themaincontractormustensurethatthefindingsoftheriskassessmentandinformationonthecontrolmeasuresarepassedtotheworkers.Wherethereisaspecifictrainingrequirementasintheexampleofescapesetbreathingapparatusthemaincontractormustmakearrangementsforthistrainingtobeprovidedtotheworkers.
5.15 SAFETY ADVISORS/OFFICERS
5.15.1 GeneralRequirements
EverymaincontractormustensurethatanadequatenumberofSafetyAdvisors/Officersareemployedandresidentonsite. Asaminimum
5.14 WORK IN EXCAVATIONS
5.14.1 GeneralRequirements
Themaincontractorwillundertakeariskassessmentforallexcavationworkwherethedepthoftheexcavationexceeds1.2metres.Atrainedand suitably experienced person must advise on the measures to betakentoensureworkintheexcavationcanbecarriedoutsafely.Thepreferred method to prevent the collapse of the excavation sides isbatteringorsteppingtheedgestoananglethatissafeforthegroundconditions. On deep excavations – greater than 2.0 metres – anengineermustadviseonthenecessaryangleofreposeforexcavationswithbatteredsides.Whereitisnotpossibletobatterorstepthesidesoftheexcavationphysicalsupportsshouldbeprovidedinaccordancewithanengineersrequirements.
5.14.2 InspectionofExcavations
Themaincontractoristoensurethatasuitablytrainedandexperiencedpersonregularly(atleastoncepershift)inspectsthesidesofexcavationsto ensure the safety of the workers. Where temporary supports areinstalledinanexcavationthesemustbeinspecteddailybyacompetentpersonandarecordofathoroughinspectionmustbemadeeachweekinanexcavationregister.Theinspectionmustbecarriedoutbeforeworkersareallowedtoworkintheexcavation.Wherethereisconcernovertheresultofaninspectionworkmustnotbeallowedtostartintheexcavationuntiltheexcavationismadesafe.Allexcavationsshallbeinspectedsubsequenttoanyrainsandsubsequenttotheingressofwaterfromothersources. Wherethewaterenteringtheexcavationappears to be ground water, work shall cease immediately until theexcavationisdangerfree.
5.14.3 AccesstotheExcavation
Themaincontractormustensurethatthereissafeaccessprovidedtotheexcavation.Thiswillnormallybeintheformofladderaccessandtheladdermustbesecuredorfixedinsomewaytopreventitfrombeingdisplaced.Undernocircumstancesareanyworkerstobeallowedtoclimbonexcavationsupportworkortrytoclimbdownthesteepsidesoftheexcavation.
5.14.4 PreventionoffallintoExcavations
Themaincontractormustensurethattheworkaroundthetopoftheexcavationcanbecarriedoutsafely.GuardrailsandtoeboardsmustbefittedinaccordancewiththeDubaiMunicipalityCodeOfConstructionSafetyPractice.Adequatestepsmustbetakentoensurethatmaterials
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ontheirresponsibilitiesundertheseprocedures.AuditagainsttheseproceduresregularlyandreportanynoncompliancestotheProjectManager.
10.Ensure that the main contractor has an accident investigationreportingprocedureinlinewithEHSrequirements.
11.Undertaketheleadroleinallaccidentinvestigationsandensurethata written investigation report is provided to EHS for all reportableaccidents.
12.AudittheregisterswhichshouldbemaintainedbythePlantManagerforliftingequipmentandliftingaccessories.
13.Advise on the requirements for site welfare and carry out regularinspections of the facilities, reporting any concerns to the maincontractor’sProjectManager.
14.Conducthimselfprofessionallyatalltimesandensurethattheadvicehegiveshisemployeristothebestofhisability.
5.16 CONFINED SPACES
5.16.1 GeneralRequirements
Aconfinedspaceistobedefinedas“anyplace,includinganychamber,tank, vat, silo, pit, trench, pipe, sewer, and flue, well or other similarspaceinwhichbyvirtueofitsenclosednature,therearisesareasonablyforeseeable specified risk. These specified risksare thepresenceofanyof the followingconditionsora riskofanyof theseconditionsarising:-oxygenenrichment,oxygendeficiency,presenceofa toxicgas, fumeorvapour,ingressofliquid,solidmaterialsthatcanflowandexcessiveheat.”Themaincontractormust takeallnecessaryprecautions toensure thesafetyofanyworkeremployedinconfinedspaceworking.
5.16.2 RiskAssessment
Themaincontractormustundertakeafullanddetailedriskassessmentpriortoanyworkcommencinginaconfinedspace.Aspartofthisriskassessment the emergency procedures must be identified and recordedinanemergencyplan.Theemergencyplanmustprovidedetailsontheproceduretobefollowedintheeventofanemergencysituationarisingandtherescuearrangements.Themaincontractor’ssafetyadvisormustassist inthepreparationofboththeriskassessmentandtheemergencyplan. The main contractor will make arrangements to ensure that allthoseworkinginaconfinedspacearetrainedinconfinedspaceworkingandhavetheriskassessmentinformationbriefedtothempriortostartingwork.
1residentsafetyadvisormustbeemployedwhenthemaincontractoror his subcontractors have 150 workers under his control. Furtherresidentsafetyadvisorsmustbeemployedforevery350workersunderthecontrolof themaincontractor thereafter. Themaincontractormustalsomakearrangementstoensurethatanadequatenumberofresidentsafetyadvisorsareavailabletocoverthenightshift.
5.15.2 RegistrationOfSafetyAdvisors
AllsafetyadvisorsemployedbythemaincontractormustberegisteredwithEHSandapproved.Aspartofthisregistrationprocessallsafetyadvisors will be required to attend a 2 day safety advisors trainingcoursethatwillberunbyEHSandNakheel.Attheendoftheseconddayawrittenexaminationmustbesuccessfullycompletedinorderforthesafetyadvisortobeapproved.Onceapprovedthesafetyadvisorwillbeissuedwitharegistrationcardthatwillbevalidforaperiodof2yearsafterwhichtimethesafetyadvisormustattenda1dayrefreshercourseinordertorenewhisregistrationwithEHS.
5.15.3 RolesAndResponsibilitiesOfTheSafetyAdvisor
Thesafetyadvisorisnotresponsibleforthemanagementofsafetyontheproject,Thisresponsibilityrestswiththemaincontractor’sProjectManager.Thesafetyadvisorwillhavethefollowingresponsibilities:-
1. Provide advice to the main contractor on health, safety andenvironmentalissues.
2. Monitorstatutorycompliancebycarryingoutregularinspectionsandauditingthemaincontractor’sworks.
3. Undertakeat least aweekly inspectionandprepareaquantitativereportforsubmittaltothemaincontractor’sProjectManager.
4. Report immediately to the main contractor’s senior managementany serious safety breaches that place workers in life threateningsituations.
5. Assist the main contractor in undertaking risk assessments andidentifyingsafesystemsofworktoberecordedinsafeworkmethodstatements.
6. Developanddeliverinhousetrainingcoursesonhealth,safetyandenvironmentaltopics.
7. Assistsupervisorsindeliveringtoolboxtalkstotheworkersonthecontrolmeasuresidentifiedinriskassessmentsandthesafesystemofworktobeadheredto.
8. Developanddelivertheworkerinductionensuringthatallworkersreceiveaninductionpriortostartingwork.
9. Developproceduresforhighriskactivitiesandbriefmanagement
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5.17 WORK ON OR OVER WATER
5.17.1 GeneralRequirements
Themaincontractormustensurethatwherethereisariskofpersonnelfalling into water and a possibility of drowning a full and detailed riskassessment must be prepared. It is prohibited for the main contractorto rely solely on the fact that workers can swim when identifying thenecessarylevelofcontrol.
5.17.2 PreventionOfFallsIntoWater
The main contractor is to take all measures reasonably practicable topreventfallsintowater.Wherethereisstillariskthatworkerscouldfallintowaterthefollowingproceduresmustbefollowed:-
1. A rescue boat should be provided where there is a risk of workersbeingsweptawaybythetideorwhererescue fromtheshore isnotpossible.
2. All off shoreworkers are to be trained inoff shoreprocedures andemergencyarrangements.
3. Whereliferingsareprovidedtheymustbeprovidedwitha30metrelifelineandatadistanceofnomorethan60metresapart.
4. Fornighttimeworkingworkersmustbeprovidedwithchemicallightsticksand the rescueboatmustbefittedwithhighpowered searchlights.
5. All workers are to be provided with a life jacket equipped with awhistleandemergencylight.
6. Strictlynoloneworkingatanytime.
Themaincontractormustprovidetrainingtoallworkerswhoareinvolvedinworkonoroverwater. This trainingmust cover the safe systemofworkidentifiedintheriskassessmentandmethodstatementaswellastheemergencyprocedure.Emergencydrillsmustbecarriedoutonaregularbasistotesttheeffectivenessoftheprocedure.
5.18 FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS
5.18.1 GeneralRequirements
TheMainContractorshallensuretheavailabilityofonecertifiedfirstaiderpriortothecommencementoftheworksforpromptmedicalattentionincaseofseriousinjury.
AllFirstAidersandMaleNursesshallbefullyqualifiedfortheirrespectivepositionandcopiesallcertificationandqualificationsshallbemaintainedatthesiteofficeatalltimesforEHSDeptpersonnelinspection.
5.16.3 ArrangementsForConfinedSpaceWorking
Themaincontractorwillmakearrangementsforworkinginaconfinedspaceincludingbutnotlimitedto:-
1. Establishingaconfinedspacepermittoworkprocedurethatallowsworktobecarriedout intheconfinedspacewithoutrisk to theheathandsafetyofworkers.
2. Providingadequatetrainedsupervisioninvolvedwithsupervisingconfinedspaceworking.Thosesupervisingconfinedspaceworkingmusthavereceivedconfinedspaceworkingtrainingthemselves.
3. Ensuringthatthereisanagreedmeansofcommunicationbetweenthose in the confined space and those working as the lookoutoutsidetheconfinedspace.Thiscommunicationmayneedtobeviatwowayradioifnormalconversationisnotpossiblebetweenbothparties.
4. Establishing testing of the atmosphere prior to entry whereidentified in the risk assessment and ongoing monitoring of theatmospherewhilstworkintheconfinedspaceisbeingcarriedout.
5. Ensuringgoodventilationintheconfinedspacetopreventstaleairandensuretheairqualityremainsbreathable.
6. Removinganyresiduesthatmaybepresentintheconfinedspacewhichmaygiverisetoriskorincreasetherisktothoseworkingintheconfinedspace.
7. Isolating the confined space from any gasses, liquids or otherflowingmaterialsthatmayentertheconfinedspace.Thisisolationshouldbeintheformofalock-offandisolationpermitinordertopreventanyaccidentalflowintotheconfinedspace.
8. Ensuring that safe access and egress are provided into and outof the confined space. Where multiple access is required to aconfinedspaceatallymustbekeptofthenamesoftheworkersintheconfinedspaceforemergencypurposes.
9. Ensuringthatwherethereisexcessivetemperatureintheconfinedspacetheworkingshiftisreducedandfrequentbreaksareprovided.Arrangementsmustalsobemade toensure thatworkersdonotbecomedehydratedwhilstworkinginexcessivetemperatures.
10.Establishing an emergency procedure to deal with the rescue orrecoveryofanyworkerswhobecomeinjuredorendangeredintheconfinedspace.
Themaincontractormustensurethatthepermittoworkproceduresandworkingarrangementsareregularlycheckedandauditedtoidentifyanynoncompliancefromtheagreedprocedure.
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equipment is always to be considered as a last resort when controllingexposure.
Step4. Themaincontractormustensurethatwhereengineeringcontrol measures are used to prevent or reduce exposure they must beproperly maintained. Procedures must be developed for the use andmaintenance of engineering control measures. Where maintenance isrequiredapreventativemaintenanceprogrammustbedeveloped.
Step5. Themaincontractormustensurethatexposuretohazardoussubstancesismonitoredwhererequired.
Step6. WhereasubstanceisassignedanMELthemaincontractormust ensure that appropriate health surveillance is provided, wherenecessary,tothosewhomaybecomeexposedtoahazardoussubstance.
Step7. Themaincontractormustensurethatplansandproceduresto deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies are prepared wherenecessary.
Step8. Everymaincontractormustensurethatworkersareproperlyinformed,trainedandsupervised.Heshouldprovidehisemployeeswithsuitableandsufficientinformation,instructionandtraining.
Allriskassessmentsforhazardoussubstancesmustbesignedanddatedbythepersonundertakingtheassessment.
5.20 ILLUMINATION
5.20.1 GeneralAccessLightingRequirements
The main contractor is to ensure that where work is carried out inthe absence of natural light, including during the hours of darkness,illumination levels provided allow for the safe access of workers. Thismusttakeintoaccountanyilluminationthatisrequiredforthesafeuseofvehiclesandpedestriancrossingpoints.Anyartificiallightingthatisprovidedmustbeproperlymaintainedandinthecaseoffireescaperoutes,musthavebatterybackupwherepowerfailurewouldresultinilluminationlevelsbeingbelowthoserequiredintheseregulations.
5.20.2 TaskLighting
Themaincontractormustensurethatsufficienttasklightingisprovidedwheretheminimumilluminationlevelscannotbeachievedwithnaturallighting. Where artificial lighting is provided for task specificpurposesthemaincontractormustensurethatanyshadowscastdonoteffecttheworkersabilitytocarryouttheworksafely.
5.20.3 WorkingAtHeight
FirstAidprovisionsaredependantonthenumberofpersonnelworkingontheProject.ReferenceshouldbemadetotheDubaiMunicipalityCodeofConstructionSafetyPracticewhichdetailstheFirstAidfacilityrequirementsdependingonthenumberofpersonnelontheproject.
5.19 USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
5.19.1DefinitionOfHazardousSubstance
A hazardous substance is any substance in solid, liquid, vapour,aerosol,gasorparticulate formthathasthepotential tocauseharmor illhealth. Fora listofhazardoussubstancesthemaincontractorshouldrefertoTable2&2ainthisregulation.FurtherinformationonspecifichazardoussubstancescanbeobtainedfromtheManufacturersSafetyDataSheet(MSDS).
5.19.2 GeneralRequirements
The main contractor is to ensure that where a hazardous substanceis assigned an Maximum Exposure Limit (MEL) the MEL must notbeexceededunderanycircumstances.Whereahazardoussubstanceis assigned anMEL themain contractormust set upprocedures formonitoringexposuretothehazardoussubstance.
5.19.3 AssessmentOfRisk
Themaincontractormustundertakeariskassessmentfortheuseofallhazardoussubstances.Wherealternativelesshazardoussubstancesareavailablewhichservethesamepurposethemaincontractormustgiveconsiderationtothesesubstances.IftheselesshazardoussubstancesarenotusedthemaincontractormustmakejustificationtoEHSastowhythesealternativesarenotused.Thefollowingisaguidetotheriskassessmentprocessforhazardoussubstances.
Step1. Themaincontractormustassestherisktohealthfromhazardous substances used in or created by his undertaking. Themanufacturerssafetydatasheet(MSDS)shouldbeusedasaguideforpreparingtheriskassessmentforaparticularhazardoussubstances.
Step2. Themaincontractormustdecidewhatprecautionsareneeded,hemustnotcarryoutworkwhichcouldexposehisworkersto hazardous substances without first considering the risks and thenecessaryprecautions.
Step3. As a priority the main contractor should considermeasures that prevent exposure to hazardous substances. Wherepreventingexposureisnotreasonablypracticablehemustadequatelycontrol exposure to hazardous substances. Personal protective
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issuedbyanEHSapprovedthirdparty.
7. CopiesofalltestcertificatesforthecranestobeusedissuedbyanEHSapprovedthirdpartyengineer.
8. Ascheduleofcommonliftstobeundertakenbythecranedetailingwhatistobelifted,weightofloadandhow.
9. A written procedure detailing how special lifts will be planned toensure they can be carried out safely. A special lift is any lift notdetailedinthescheduleofcommonlifts.
10.Awrittenproceduredetailingtheplannedmaintenancerequirementsof each typeof craneand the inspections andchecks thatmustbecarriedout.
11.Copiesofallriskassessmentsundertakenforcraneliftingoperations.
5.21.3 CompetencyOfPersonnel
Themaincontractoristoensurethatallthoseinvolvedinliftingoperationarecompetenttocarryouttheirworksafely.TheAppointedPersonshallpossessthenecessaryknowledgeandexperiencetoensurethatallliftsareplannedandcanbeexecutedsafely. Allcraneoperatorsandsignaler /slingersaretobetrainedandcertifiedbyathirdpartyapprovedbyEHS.Allsignaler/slingersmustbeeasilyidentifiableandtheworking“CraneBanksman”or“Signaler/Slinger”mustbeprintedontheircoveralls.
5.21.4 InServiceInspectionOfCranes
Allcranesaresubjecttoaweeklyinspectionbyacompetentperson.Themaincontractoristoensurethatinspectionsarecarriedoutandrecordedfor each crane in use on the project. The inspection should take intoaccounttheitemsrecommendedbythecranemanufacturerandincludelubricationasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
5.21.5 HighWinds
Themaincontractoristoensurethatananemometerisfittedtothehighestcraneontheirprojectandiskeptingoodworkingcondition.Themaincontractormustensurethatwindspeedsaremonitoredandthatcranesare stopped when the wind speed exceeds the maximum speed statedin themanufacturersoperatingmanual. Themaincontractorwill alsoensurethatwhereloadswithalargesurfaceareaareliftedwindconditionareassessedandtheliftisstoppediftheloadcannotbecontrolled.
5.21.6 ClimbingFrames
Themaincontractorwillensurethatwhereaclimbingframeisusedonatowercranetheframemustbetestedandcertifiedbyacompetentthirdparty engineer in accordance with the crane manufacturer’s manual.Followingusetheclimbingframewillbeloweredinaccordancewiththe
Whereworkatheightiscarriedoutthemaincontractormustensureasfaraspracticablethatlightinglevelsallowfortheworktobecarriedout safely. Whereartificial lighting isprovidedspecialcaremustbetakentoensurethatshadowsarenotcastinanyareawherethereisariskoffalling.
5.20.4 MinimumIlluminationLevels
ThemaincontractoristoensurethattheminimumilluminationlevelsdetailedinTable5oftheseregulationsandstandardsareachievedatalltimes.
5.21 CRANES AND LIFTING OPERATIONS
5.21.1 GeneralRequirements
Themaincontractoristoensurethatallliftingoperationsarecarriedoutinaplannedandsafemanner.Allliftingequipmentmustbetestedin accordance with the Dubai Municipality Code Of ConstructionSafetyPractice,whereanyliftingequipmentisusedforliftingpersonsthe test frequency must be 6 monthly. Risk assessments must beundertaken for all operations where mechanical lifting is carriedout, this includes but is not limited to lifting carried out by cranes,excavators,forkliftsandhoists.Theriskassessmentmustidentifyhowliftingistobecarriedoutsafelyandmustbecommunicatedtoallthoseinvolvedinsupervisingandcarryingouttheliftingoperation.(SeealsoSection2.13)
5.21.2 LiftingPlans
Inthecaseoftowercranes,crawlercranesandmobilecranesaliftingplanmustbepreparedbythemaincontractor.Theliftingplanmustincludethefollowinginformation:-
1. Detailsofthepersoninoverallchargeofallliftingoperations(theAppointedPerson),includingrelevantexperienceofthispersoninplanningliftingoperations.
2. A list of responsibilities of those involved in lifting operationsincluding,personinoverallcontrol,craneoperatorandsignaler/slinger.
3. An overview procedure detailing how lifting operations will beplanned,supervised,monitoredandreviewed.
4. Detailsofthecrane(s)capacitiesatvariousradius.
5. CopiesandaregisterofallcraneoperatorcompetencycertificatesissuedbyanEHSapprovedthirdparty.
6. Copiesandaregisterofallsignaler/slingercompetencycertificates
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2. Theworkplatformisprovidedwithguardrailsandtoeboards.
3. Outriggersareextendedandchockedasnecessarybeforeraisingtheplatform
4. Allworkersknowwhattodoifthemachinefailswiththeplatformintheraisedposition.
5. AninspectionoftheMEWPmustbecarriedoutandrecordedbytheoperatoronadailybasis.
6. TheMEWPmustbe suitable for theconditions it is required tobeusedini.e.roughterrain
7. HarnessesmustbewornbyworkersintheMEWPwhereidentifiedasnecessaryintheriskassessmentorifrequiredbythemanufacturerintheoperatingmanual.
5.23 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
5.23.1 GeneralRequirements
Themaincontractoristoensureallpossibleengineeringcontrolsareputinplacetoeliminateorsignificantlyreducetheriskofinjuryarisingfromworkactivitiesandsitehazards.InthehierarchyofcontrolmeasuresPPEis always tobeusedas a last resort andnever reliedonas theprimarymethod of controlling the risk of injury. In the case of hard hats themain contractor will ensure that the requirements of either the BritishStandard or the American National Standards Institute are compliedwith. The minimum requirements for PPE on all projects where theseregulationsapplywillbe;HardHat,SafetyFootwearandHi-Visvestsorjackets. AllPPE issued including equipment for fall arrestwill complywithinternationallyrecognizedstandardssuchas;American,AustralianorEuropean.
5.23.2 FinancialCost
The main contractor will be responsible for all costs associated withsupplying PPE to his workers. Under no circumstances is the maincontractorallowedtomakeanychargefinanciallyorotherwise forPPEissuedtohisworkers.
5.23.3 Training
The main contractor will ensure that all personnel under his controlare trained in the fitting, use and maintenance of personal protectiveequipment.AspartofthetrainingthemaincontractorwillexplainthenatureoftherisksthatthePPEisdesignedtoprotectagainst. Regularreminders in the form of toolbox talks will be given to the workers topreventthembecomingcomplacentinthewearingofPPE.
cranemanufacturer’smanual.
5.21.7 Communication
The main contractor will ensure that there is an effective means ofcommunication inplacebetweeneverycraneoperators and signaler/ slinger. Where there is no clear line of sight between the craneoperatorandthesignaler/slingerradiocommunicationmustbeused.Inanycaseonalltowercraneserectedovertheheightof35metresmeasuredfromthegroundtotheoperatorscabradiocommunicationwillbeused.
5.21.8 LiftingAccessories
The main contractor will ensure as a minimum that all liftingaccessories are thoroughly examinedbya competentpersonevery6months. All liftingaccessories thathavebeenthoroughlyexaminedbyacompetentpersonanddeemedtobe inaconditionthat is safetousemustbeclearlyidentifiable.Themaincontractoristooperatea colour coded tagging system to identify lifting accessories that aresafetouseandthecolourshallbeinuseforthevalidityperiodofthethoroughexamination.Thetagcolourforthecurrentperiodmustbeclearlydisplayedatthesiteandallsignaler/slingersaretobebriefedonthecolourtaggingarrangements.Themaincontractoristoensurethatarrangementsareinplacetomaintainthecolourtaggingsystem.Undernocircumstancesareliftingaccessoriestobeusedthathavenotpassedathoroughexaminationwithintheprevious6months.
5.21.9 EmergencyArrangements
Themaincontractormustensurethatsubcontractorshemayemploytoerectandmaintaintowercraneshaveprocedures inplacetodealwith any emergency situation that may arise. This will include butnotbelimitedtoworkersbecomingsuspendedbytheirsafetyharnessfollowingafall.Theseproceduresmustmakeprovisionfortherescueof workers and include a rescue buddy system such as the ‘GotchaRescueKit’.
5.22 MOBILE ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS (MEWP’S)
5.22.1GeneralRequirements
ThemaincontractormustensurethatwhereMEWP’sareusedariskassessment is undertaken to identify the specific health and safetyrequirementsofthework.WhenusingaMEWPthemaincontractormustensurethefollowing:-
1. Theoperatorisfullytrainedandcompetent.
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assessmentmusttakeintoaccountarrangementsthatmustbeinplacetosafeguardtheworkeranddealwithanysituationsthatmayariseincludingemergencies.Thefollowingworkisprohibitedforloneworkers:-
1. Workatheightwheresafetyharnessesarerequired.
2. Workonoroverwaterwherethereisariskoffallingintothewater.
3. Workinexcavationsdeeperthan2.0metres.
Theriskassessmentcarriedoutbythemaincontractormayidentifyotherworkactivitiesthatarenottobecarriedoutbyloneworkers.
5.25.3 MeansOfSummonsingForHelp
The risk assessment carried out by the main contractor must identifytheprocedure tobe employed in the caseof the loneworker requiringassistance in theeventof anaccidentor emergency situation. Typicalplanningwillincludebutnotbelimitedtotheuseofmobiletelephonesandregularreportingincalls.Themaincontractorwillensureaprocedureisinplacetodealwithanysituationthatmayarisewherealoneworkersdoesnotreportin.
5.25.4 Training
Themaincontractorwillensurethatallpersonsinvolvedinloneworking,includingthosewhotheloneworkerreportsinto,arefullytrainedontheloneworkingprocedureandtheemergencyarrangementstobeemployed.Regularrefreshertrainingmustbeprovidedandthemaincontractormusttesttheprocedureforraisingthealarmonaregularly.
5.26 GOOD ORDER
5.26.1 GeneralRequirements
The main contractor must ensure that his site is kept in good orderat all times. This includes ensuring that regular housekeeping iscarriedouttominimizetheriskortripsandfalls. Allscrapwoodfromshuttering/formwork and temporary works will be de-nailed as soon asit is dismantled. All access routes must be properly maintained andilluminated in accordance with Regulation 19 and Dubai MunicipalityCodeOfConstructionSafetyPractice.Emergencyescaperoutesmustbeclearlymarkedwithappropriatesignageandinspectedregularlytoensuretheyremainclearatalltimes.
5.26.2 FirePreventionRequirements
Themaincontractorwillorganizeandmanagehissiteatalltimessoastoprevent the riskoffire so far as reasonablypracticable. Wastepilesmustnotbeallowedtoaccumulatesothattheybecomeafirerisk.All
5.24 SPECIAL TOOLS
5.24.1Definitions
Specialtoolsaretoolswhichpresentanadditionalriskofinjuryduringtheiruseowingtotheoperatingspeed,power,torqueorcomplicatednatureofthetool.Thefollowingareclassedasspecialtools:-
1. Cartridgeoperatedtools
2. Abrasivewheelmachines–alltypes
3. Handheldandbenchcircularsaws
4. Coredrillingrigs
5. Compressedairdriventools
5.24.2 GeneralRequirements
Themaincontractormustensurethatspecialtoolsareusedonlybythoseworkers thathave received specific trainingon theuseof thetool.Whereavailablethisspecifictrainingistobecarriedoutbythetoolmanufacturer.Themaincontractoristoensurethatthosetrainedintheuseofspecialtoolsareclearly identifiable, forexamplewithahardhatsticker.Supervisorsandforemanmustalsobetrainedintheuseofspecialtoolsthatmaybeusedbyworkersundertheircontrol.
5.24.3 GuardingRequirements
Themaincontractormustensurewhereaspecialtoolisfittedwithaguard,asinthecaseofabrasivewheelmachinesandcircularsaws,theguardmustalwaysbeinplacewhenthetoolisused.Aninspectionandmaintenanceproceduremustbedevelopedbythemaincontractortoensuretheguardingrequirementsofthisregulationarefullycompliedwith.
5.25 LONE WORKING
5.25.1DefinitionOfLoneWorking
For the purpose of these regulations lone working is defined as anysituationwhereaworkerisalonebyvirtueofthefactthatsupervisionorotherworkersarenotpresent.Loneworkingrequirementswillapplytoallworkersemployedinconstructionactivitiesandalsoanynightwatchmanorsecurityguardthatisemployedbythemaincontractor.
5.25.2 GeneralRequirements
Themaincontractoristoundertakeariskassessmentforanysituationthat may arise where workers may be working alone. The risk
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Themaincontractormustreviewallhealthandsafetyprequalificationsreceived from prospective subcontractors and take health andsafety performance into account when selecting the successfulsubcontractor.
5.27.2 RequirementsOnSubcontractors
Everysubcontractormustensuretheyworkwiththemaincontractorin followinghealthand safety regulationsandensuring the safetyofthoseworkersthattheyemploy.
5.28 SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS
5.28.1 GeneralRequirements
The main contractor is to ensure that all reasonably practicablemeasures are taken topreventunauthorized access tohiswork site.Wherethereisariskofothersenteringthesite,fencingand24hoursecuritypatrolsmustbeprovided.Particularattentionistobegiventoprojectsthatarepartlycompletedwhereunitsareoccupied.Inthesesituationsthemeasurestakenaretoensurethatadequateprovisionsaremadetopreventchildrenenteringthesite.
5.28.2 SecurityPersonnel
Themaincontractorwillensurethatallsecuritypersonnelaretrainedintheirdutiesandprovidedwithinformationontheactiontotakeintheeventofsiteemergencies.Themaincontractoristoensurethatsecuritypersonnelhaveameansofcommunication tocommunicateemergenciesandraisethealarmasnecessary.Securitypersonnelmustreceivefiresafetytrainingwhichmustincludepracticaltrainingontheuseoffireextinguishers.
5.29 CONTROL OF NOISE AT WORK
5.29.1 ActionLevels
Forthepurposeofthisregulationthemaincontractorwillbeawareofactionlevelsthatexistforthecontrolofnoiseatwork.Theactionlevelsareasfollows:-
1. First Action Level means a daily personal noise exposure of 85dB(A)basedonan8hourtimeweightedaverageperiodperday.
2. SecondActionLevelmeansadailypersonalnoiseexposureof90dB(A)basedonan8hourtimeweightedaverageperday.
3. PeakActionLevelmeans a level of peak soundpressureof 200pascals.
flammablematerialsandliquidswillbestoredinasuitableareathatisoutsidethebuildingandawayfromrest/officeaccommodationareas.
5.26.3 SegregationOfWaste
The main contractor will ensure that different waste streams aresegregated and removed from site by licensed contractors. As aminimumwastemustbesegregatedintothefollowingcategories:-
1. Hazardous waste which includes waste oil, paints, thinners,solvents,etc.
2. Constructionwastewhichincludesgeneralarisingfromconstructionactivities.
3. Foodwastewhichwillbekeptinsealedcontainersandclearedonadailybasis.
Anylightweightwastesuchaspackagingmustbeplacedincontainersorrubbishskipsandcoveredtopreventthewastebeingblownaroundtheconstructionsite.Themaincontractorisstrictlyprohibitedfromburninganywasteonsite.
5.27 CONTROL OF CONTRACTORS
5.27.1 GeneralRequirements
Themaincontractorisresponsibleforexercisingmanagementcontroloverallsubcontractorsthathemayemploy.Themaincontractormustensurethehealthandsafetycompetencyofallsubcontractorsatthepre-tenderstagebycarryingoutahealthandsafetyprequalificationonprospective subcontractors. During the prequalification process thefollowingshouldbedeterminedbythemaincontractor:-1. Experienceofthesubcontractorcarryingoutsimilarwork2. Past health and safety performance including details of any
penaltiesimposedbyPCFCEHSorDubaiMunicipality.3. Details of serious accidents and any fatalities that may have
occurred.4. Actiontakenintheeventofseriousaccidentsoranyfatalitiesto
preventrecurrence.5. Theabilityofthesubcontractortomanageworkersinaccordance
withhealthandsafetyrequirements.6. Detailsofhealthandsafety trainingcourses thatmanagershave
attended.7. Professionalqualificationsofthesubcontractor’shealthandsafety
department.
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5.29.7 HealthSurveillance
Themaincontractorisresponsibleforensuringthathealthsurveillanceiscarriedoutforanyworkersthatarepermanentlyexposedtonoiselevelsinexcessofthesecondactionlevelorthepeakactionlevel.Forthepurposeofthisregulationpermanentexposurewillbeconsideredasexposurethatformsthemainpartoftheworkersdailyduties.Healthsurveillancewilltaketheformofaudiometrictestingthatwillbecarriedout inthefirstmonthoftheworkercommencingworkandthenevery2years.
5.30 MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
1. EHSrepresentativesshallbeinvitedforattendingallprojectmeetingsand the detailed addresses of the Contractors/Sub-Contractors,ProjectManagers&Consultants,shallbeprovidedtotheCompetentDepartmentforco-ordination&record.
2. The main contractor shall obtain NOC for site mobilization fromPCFCCivilEngineeringDepartment.
3. AllthecontractorsshallclearlydisplaytheprojectdetailsatthesiteasperPCFCCivilEngineeringStandards&Specification.
4. ThemaincontractorshallberesponsibleforensuringHealth&SafetyofworkersandshallcomplywithallPCFC–EHSRules&Regulationsandwhererelevant,DubaiMunicipalityConstructionSafetyCodeofPractice.Penalties as perEHSRules shall be imposedon themaincontractorforanyfailureincompliance.
5. “FireRegulations”asstipulatedinChapter-4shallbestrictlyfollowed.PCFC Fire Department Emergency Telephone number shall beconspicuouslydisplayedatthesite.
6. Provision of Septic Tank/ Holding Tank should be made available(withoutsoakaways)
7. Adequatemesshall/dining/changingfacilityshallbeprovidedatthesiteforallindustry/siteworkers.NecessaryapprovalsshallbeobtainedfromEHSDepartment.
8. CookingisnotallowedatanyconstructionsitesotherthanthelicensedCanteens and Eating Establishments. These Eating Establishmentsshall conform to the requirements of PCFC and approval shall beobtainedfromEHSDepartment.
9. Housekeepingbothwithinandoutsidetheconstructionsites,canteensandotherareasshallbemaintainedasperPCFCrequirements.
10.Allwastesshallbehandledandcollectedinsuitablecontainers/skipsfornecessarydisposalwiththeapprovaloftheAuthority.Noindustrial/tradewastesshallbedumpedinsewers,garbagebins,roadsides,and
5.29.2 GeneralRequirements
Themaincontractorwillensurethatwherehisworkersareexposedtothefirstactionleveloraboveorthepeakactionleveloraboveanoiseassessment iscarriedoutbya trainedandexperiencedperson. Theassessment must identify the workers at risk and the noise levels towhichthoseworkersareexposedto.Themaincontractorwillensurethattheriskofdamagetothehearingofhisworkersfromexposuretonoiseisreducedtothelowestlevelreasonablypracticable.
5.29.3 ReductionOfNoiseExposure
Themaincontractorwillensurethatwherehisworkersareexposedtothesecondactionleveloraboveorthepeakactionlevelorabovehemustreduceexposuretonoiseoftheseworkerssofarasisreasonablypracticable.Reductionofexposureistobebyanymeansotherthattheuseofpersonalearprotectors.
5.29.4 UseOfPersonalEarProtection
Themaincontractoristorelyontheusepersonalearprotectiononlyafter the measures taken in 29.3 have failed to reduce the workersexposure to noise to below the first action level or below the peakactionlevel.Whereaworkerisexposedtonoiseinexcessofthefirstactionlevelbutbelowthesecondactionlevelthemaincontractoristo ensure that personal ear protection is provided at the request oftheworkers. Whereaworker isexposedtonoise levels inexcessofthesecondactionlevelorinexcessofthepeakactionlevelthemaincontractormustprovidepersonalearprotectiontoeveryworkerandthewearingofthepersonalearprotectionmustbeenforced.
5.29.5 HearingProtectionZones
Themaincontractoristoensurethatanyareaorareasthatformpartofhisworksite,whereworkersmaybeexposedtonoiselevelsinexcessof the secondaction level or in excess of thepeak action level, areclearlyidentified.Theareasaretomarkedaspersonalearprotectionzonesandthemaincontractoristoenforcethewearingofpersonalearprotectioninthesezones.
5.29.6 Training
Themaincontractoristoensurethatallworkersthateitherrequestpersonalearprotection,orarerequiredtowearpersonalearprotectionas prescribed by these regulations, are provided with adequateinformation, instruction and training. This will cover the risks ofexposuretohighlevelsofnoiseaswellasthefitting,use,maintenanceandstorageofthepersonalearprotection.
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5.31 PROHIBITION AND IMPROVEMENT NOTICES
5.31.1 GeneralRequirements
Aspartof their roleasanenforcementauthorityEHSwill identifyanyactivitieswhere thereare significant risks to theworkers thathavenotbeenadequatelycontrolledbythemaincontractor.InsituationswhereitisreasonablyforeseeablethataworkercouldbecomefatallyinjuredEHSwill serve a prohibition notice on the main contractor for a particularworkactivityorarea, thiswill imposean immediatestopontheunsafework.Insituationsthatarelessseriousinvolvingbreachesofregulationswhereworkersarenotexposedto immediatedanger,EHSwill issueanImprovementnoticeandstateatimeperiodfortheimprovementstobemade.
5.29.2 ComplianceWithAProhibitionOrImprovementNotice
Where a main contractor has complied with the requirements of aprohibitionnoticehemustinformEHSinitiallybytelephone(inwritingsoonafter)ontheactionthathehastakenbeforeallowinghisworkerstocontinuework.WheredeemedappropriatebyEHStheywillinspecttheareatocheckiftherequirementsofthenoticehavebeenfullycompliedwith.Themaincontractorshallfollowupthetelephonecallinwritingdetailingtheactionthathasbeentakentocorrecttheunsafeconditionandprevent it fromrecurring. In thecaseof improvementnotices themaincontractoristorecordinwritingtoEHStheactionhewillbetakingtocomplywiththenotice.
5.31.3 OffencesUnderThisRegulation
Where anymain contractor fails to complywith the requirements of aprohibitionorimprovementnoticebyallowingworktoeithercontinueorresumebeforethenecessaryactionhasbeentakenhewillbesubjecttofinancialpenaltiesasdetailedinRegulation31.InadditionEHSreservetherighttoremovetheoffendingProjectManagerpermanentlyfromtheprojectattheirdiscretion.
5.32 FINANCIAL PENALTIES
5.32.1 GeneralRequirements
FinancialPenaltieswillbeimposedonmaincontractorsforinfringementsof health and safety requirements in accordance with the followingtable:-
stormwaterdrainsetc.
11.No wastes (solid, liquid or airborne) shall be disposed/releasedwithout appropriate approvals from the Authority. Dumpingof construction and excavated waste within the PCFC areas isprohibited.
12.All facilitiesgeneratingwash/processwastewatershallhavevaliddisposalpermitsfromPCFCand/orDM.
13.Wasteoilsshallberecycled/disposedonlyafterobtainingrequisiteapprovalsfromtheAuthority.
14.No storage of hazardous chemicals or industrial waste effluentgenerationshallbeallowedontheconstructionsites.
15.Cutting Gas Cylinder storage shall be as per relevant EHSRequirements.
16.DieselOildrums,Paintdrums,Thinners,Flammablesetc.shallbestoredaspertheMSDS.Quantitiesstoredonsiteshallberestrictedtothebareminimumrequiredfortwodaysjobonly.
17.AHotWorkPermitdulysignedbythesitemanager,safetyadvisorand supervisor performing the job shall cover gas cutting andweldingoperations.Copyofthepermitshallbedisplayedneartheworkarea.
18.For spray painting/blasting operation, a proper painting/blastingbooth shall be constructed with a proper extraction/filtrationsystem.ThesesystemsshallconformtoEHSrequirements.
19.Alltheheavyequipment’si.e.Forklifts,JCBetc.shallbefittedwithreversealarmsystem.
20.All Lifting Equipment, Tools and Tackles shall be tested as perEHSRequirementsbyapproved3rd.Partyagencies.
21.Allexcavatedtrenchesshallbeeffectivelyprotectedtopreventanyaccidentalfall.Excavationsexceedingmorethan1.2metresdepthshallbeshoredadequatelyandtrenchladdersshallbeprovided.
22.The main contractor shall be held responsible for any incident/accident at the construction site. All serious incidents/accidents(thosewiththepotentialtobecomereportable)shallbereportedtoEHSEmergencyControlCentre(ECC)(04-8831111)immediately.Penaltiesondefaulters shallbe imposedasperEHSRules. TheAuthority’sdecisioninthisregardshallbefinal.
23.EHSRequirementsforLabourCamps/temporaryAccommodationshall follow the H,S&F Guidelines issued by the CompetentDepartment.
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6.0 APPLICATION & SCOPE
Theseregulationsapplytoallvessels,companiesandorganizationsenteringormakinguseofPortsunderthejurisdictionofPCFC-DubaiPortAuthority.Neithernon-possessionnorignoranceoftheseregulationswillbeconsideredareasonofnon-impositionofapenaltyforviolationoftheseregulations.TheseRegulationsareissuedtoempowerthePortManagementtomakeandenforceRegulationstoensuresafeandefficientoperationofthePort.NothingintheseRegulationsshallbeconstruedasover-ridingorcontradictingto:
a)TheLawsoftheUAE
b) The provisions of international, national or regional regulations asapplicable.
c)Thepracticeofgoodseamanship.
NothingcontainedhereinshallbeconstruedasrelievingtheMasterofanyVesselfromhisresponsibilityforthesafetyoftheVesselunderhiscommand.The PCFC-Dubai Port Authority reserves the right at any time, to alter,changeoramendanyoralloftheprovisionscontainedintheseRegulationswithorwithoutpriornotice.
6.1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1.1 Conductinport
Noonewithinthejurisdictionoftheseregulationsshallendanger,hinderor interfere with a vessel’s movements or port operations or cause anydamage.
6.1.2 LegalarrangementsforAuthority
6.1.2.1 All official orders and/or instructions issued by personsauthorizedbythePCFCshallbeobeyedatonce.Theymaybegivenverbally,inwritingorbydisplayingsignsandnotices.
6.1.2.2 Authority shall be provided with any pertinent informationrequiredconcerningthevesselincludingbutnotlimitedto,itcondition,construction,equipment,cargo,creworanyincidentonboardwhichisconsideredatvariancewiththelawsofthecountry to which the port belongs. They are also entitled tocheckthevessel’sdocuments.
6.1.2.3 Authoritypersonnel are allowed to enter andexaminevesseltoensuresecurityandgoodorder,topreventillegalactiontonavigationsafetyaswellasforreasonsofhealthandlawfulness.Should the Authority personnel, after boarding the vesselsuspectsthatitissubstandard,thenhehastherighttoconductamorethroughinspection.
Section 6 : HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AT PORTS & PORT FACILITIES
ItEM DESCRIPtION OF OFFENCE MAxIMuM FINE
1 Fatal accident as a consequence of management failures
AED200’000 (two hundred thousand)
2 Serious injury as a consequence of management failures
AED100’000(one hundred thousand)
3 Failure to immediately report a fatal accident (this is in addition to item 1)
AED75’000(seventy five thousand)
4Failure to immediately report a serious injury or near miss incident / accident (this is in addition to item 2 and 5)
AED75’000(seventy five thousand)
5 Serious near miss incidents as a result of management failures
AED50’000(fifty thousand)
6 Failure to comply with the requirements of a prohibition notice issued by EHS
AED50’000(fifty thousand)
7Failure to meet the requirements of an improvement notice within the timeframe assigned by EHS
AED50’000(fifty thousand)
8Consistent failure to take action on safety infringements highlighted during EHS inspections
AED25’000(twenty five thousand)
9Failure to pass a Certificate of Conformity I or II EHS inspection requested by a main contractor
AED1000(one thousand)
Allmaincontractorsshouldnotethatpasthealthandsafetyperformancewillbetakenintoaccountwhenfinancialpenaltiesareimposed.Maincontractorswithagoodtrackrecordinthemanagementofhealthandsafetymay receive reducedfinancialpenaltieswhereappropriate. ItshouldbenotedthatanymaincontractorfailingtomakepaymentofafinancialpenaltywithinthespecifiedtimewillbesubjecttohavingCOCandBuildingCompletionInspectionssuspended.
5.32.2 UseOfFundsGeneratedFromFinancialPenalties
All Main Contractors are advised that excess financial penaltiescollectedbyEHSwillbere-investedinthepromotionofEnvironment,HealthandSafetyinitiatives.
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6.1.4.3 Acquaint themselveswithandcarryoutall safetyandhealthinstructionsrelatingtotheirwork.
6.1.4.4 Complystrictlywithallsafetyrulesandinstructionsatalltimesmake proper use of all safeguards, safety devices and otherappliances furnished for their protection or the protection ofothers
6.1.4.5 Refrain fromcarelessor recklesspracticesor actions that arelikelytoresultinaccidentsorinjuriestohealth;
6.1.4.6 As soon as practicable, notify their supervisor (and, whereappropriate, a Competent Department inspector) of anyoperation or equipment which they consider to be defectiveorotherwisedangerous.Suchoperationsorequipmentshouldnotbefurtheruseduntilithasbeencheckedandapprovedforfurtheruse.
6.1.4.7 cooperate in the training of new workers, giving them thebenefitoftheirexperience.
6.1.4.8 notinterferewith,remove,alterordisplaceanysafetydevicesandotherappliancesprovidedfortheirpersonalprotectionorthatofothers,orinterferewithanyprocedureorsafesystemofwork,exceptinanemergencyorwithproperauthorization.
6.1.4.9 Beawarethatotherpersonsmightbeaffectedbytheiractionswhencarryingoutportwork.Insomecountries,portworkershave a legal responsibility in connection with the safety andhealthofothers,aswellasthemselves.
6.1.5 ResponsibilityofContractorsandlabourorserviceproviders
Contractorsand labouror serviceproviders shouldcooperatewithportauthoritiesandotherbodiesworkinginportareastoprotectthesafetyandhealthofallpersonswhomaybeaffectedbytheiractivities.Inparticular,theyshouldensurethat:
6.1.5.1 Allworkerstheyemployorsupplyareappropriatelytrainedandcompetenttoperformtheworktheyarerequiredtodoinportareas
6.1.5.2 Allsuchpersonsareawareoftheparticularhazardsoftheportareasinwhichtheyaretowork,thehazardsandprecautionstobetakeninconnectionwithportworkingeneral,andanylocalrules
6.1.5.3 Allsuchpersonsareappropriatelysupervised
6.1.2.4 TheAuthorityreservestherighttotaketheactionrequiredby the appropriate international convention or protocol ifthereareanydiscrepanciesintheship’scertificates.
6.1.2.5 Themasterisobligedtoensuresafeaccesstothevesselatalltimes.Likewise,portusersmustpermitaccessofAuthoritypersonnel.
6.1.2.6 Nopersonshallmolest,assault,resist,hinderorobstructtheAuthority intheexecutionoftheirduty,orattempttodoso,oruseoffensivelanguageagainstthem,orandorinciteotherstodoso.
6.1.3 GeneralEHSRequirementsrelatingtoPortActivity
6.1.3.1 Workplaces,equipmentandmethodsofworkthataresafeandwithoutriskofinjurytohealth
6.1.3.2 Safemeansofaccesstoanyworkplace
6.1.3.3 Providingtheinformation,trainingandsupervisionnecessarytoensuretheprotectionofworkersagainstrisksofaccidentor injury to health arising out of or in the course of theiremployment
6.1.3.4 Providingworkerswithanypersonalprotectiveequipmentand protective clothing and any life-saving appliancesreasonablyrequiredwhereadequateprotectionagainstrisksofaccidentorinjurytohealthcannotbeprovidedbyothermeans
6.1.3.5 Providingandmaintaining suitableandadequatefirst-aidandrescuefacilities
6.1.3.6 Developingandestablishingproperprocedurestodealwithanyemergencysituationswhichmayarise.
6.1.3.7 Incaseofanaccident,thepartiesresponsiblefortheaccidentwill be held responsible for any loss or damage caused topropertyoftheportmanagement
6.1.4 ResponsibilityofPortworkers
Safetyisalsoamatterforallportworkers,whoshould:
6.1.4.1 Inform themselves of the risks inherent in theirwork andtake full advantage of any vocational training coursesavailable.
6.1.4.2 Cooperatewithships’officerstoensurethattheiractivitiesdonotgive rise tohazards to the safetyorhealthof crew
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6.1.8 ResponsibilityofShip’sAgent
Theship’sagentisresponsibleforinformingtheportmanagementofallrelevant information and message received from the master of a vesselincludinginformationregardinganyaccidentswithintheportlimitsduetocarelessnessoranyotherreasons.
6.1.9 ResponsibilityofOtherpersonsatwork
Anyotherpersonswhomaybepresentatworkinportareasinadditiontopersonswhocarryoutcargo-handlingoperations (e.g.haulers, ships’crew members, pilots, ships’ agents, immigration and customs officers,inspectors, members of the emergency services) should cooperate withthemanagementoftheportauthorityandotherorganizationswithwhichtheyareworking,andshouldcomplywithallrelevantlegalrequirements.
6.1.10 ResponsibilityofPassengersandothernon-workers
Passengersandothermembersofthegeneralpublicwhomaybepresentin port areas but do not carry out port work should be separated fromhazardousoperationsandinstructedontheactionstheyshouldtakebymeansofnotices,verbalinstructionsorotherwise,andshouldcomplywithsuchinstructions.
6.2 SAFETY AND CONDUCT
6.2.1 WorkplaceRequirements
Anytimethataworkplacehasbecomeunsafeorthereisariskofinjurytohealth,effectivemeasuresshallbetaken(byfencing,flaggingorothersuitablemeansincluding,wherenecessary,cessationofwork)toprotecttheworkersuntiltheplacehasbeenmadesafeagain.
6.2.1.1 DubaiLocalOrderNo.61/1991requirestheOccupier/Employertoensurethattheworkplace,plantandequipmentaresafeatalltimes.
6.2.1.2 All places where dock work is being carried out and anyapproachestheretoshallbesuitablyandadequatelylighted.
6.2.1.3 Anyobstacleliabletobedangeroustothemovementofaliftingappliance,vehicleorpersonshall, if itcannotberemovedforpractical reasons, be suitably and conspicuously marked and,wherenecessary,adequatelylighted.
6.2.1.4 Allsurfacesusedforvehicletrafficorforthestackingofgoodsor materials shall be suitable for the purpose and properly
6.1.5.4 Allplantandequipmentthattheysupplyoruseisofsoundconstructionandproperlymaintainedinasafecondition
6.1.5.5 Theysupplysuchinformationasisnecessarytootherswhomaybeaffectedbytheiractivities
6.1.5.6 Theycooperatewiththeportauthority,otheremployersandanyotherrelevantbodies.
6.1.6 ResponsibilityofVessel’sMaster
6.1.6.1 Itshallbethedutyofthemasterofeveryvesseltocomplywiththerequirementsoftheregulationsinsofarasthevesselisconcerned.Thevessel’smastershallberesponsibleforalldamages that may be caused by his vessel, crew, or otherpersonsinhisservicestoanyproperty.Theportmanagementhastherighttodetainanyvesselwhichhascauseddamagetopublicpropertyuntilsuchdamagehasbeenmadegood,orasecurityhasbeenprovidedtothesatisfactionoftheportmanagement.
6.1.6.2 Thevessel’smastershallberesponsibleforandgivespecialcaretoall therequirementsofgovernmentalagenciesandagents: customs authorities; master should contact theirshipsagentforthesupplyofthenecessaryinstructions.
6.1.6.3 Nothingintheseregulationsshallrelievethemasterofanyvesselenteringornavigatingwithinthelimitsofaportofhisresponsibilitiesforthevesselunderhiscommand.
6.1.7 ResponsibilityShips’officers
Ships’officersshouldcooperatewithshorepersonnelasnecessary.Thisshouldinclude:
6.1.7.1 Providingsafemeansofaccesstotheshipandtoanyplaceontheshipwhereportworkersneedtowork
6.1.7.2 Ensuringthatanyship’sequipmentthatwillbeusedbyportworkersisofsoundconstructionandproperlymaintained
6.1.7.3 Providingsuch informationas isnecessary toportworkersontheship;
6.1.7.4 Ensuringthattheactivitiesoftheship’screwdonotgiverisetohazardstosafetyorhealthontheship
6.1.7.5 Ensuringthatifthecrewworkstogetherwithportworkers,jointsafesystemsofworkarefollowedtoprotectthesafetyandhealthofallinvolved.
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offanddisconnectsthemachineryorequipmentfromitsenergysource(s)beforeperformingserviceormaintenanceandthattheauthorizedemployee(s)either lockor tagtheenergy-isolatingdevice(s)topreventthereleaseofhazardousenergyandtakestepstoverifythattheenergyhasbeenisolatedeffectively.
6.2.3.4 OnlyanAuthorizedpersonshallbepermittedto:
a) removeanyguardwherethisisnecessaryforthepurposeoftheworkbeingcarriedout;
b) remove a safety device or make it inoperative for thepurposeofcleaning,adjustmentorrepair.
If any guard is removed, adequate precautions shallbe taken, and the guard shall be replaced as soon aspracticable.
6.2.3.4 Ifanysafetydeviceisremovedormadeinoperative,thedeviceshallbereplacedoritsoperationrestoredassoonaspracticableand measures shall be taken to ensure that the relevantequipment cannot be used or inadvertently started until thesafetydevicehasbeenreplacedoritsoperationrestored.
6.2.3.5 Thetermmachineryincludesanyliftingappliance,mechanizedhatchcoverorpower-drivenequipment.
6.2.4 ElectricalEquipment
All electrical equipment and installations shall be so constructed,installed,operatedandmaintainedastopreventdangerandshallconformtosuchstandardsashavebeenrecognizedbythecompetentorrelevantauthority.
6.2.5 SafeAccess&SafeTransport
6.2.5.1 All passageways should be marked, so far as is reasonablypracticable,keptfreeofanyobstructionnotrelatedtotheworkinprogress.
6.2.5.2 Whereverreasonablypracticable,meansofaccessshouldbesoplacedthatnosuspendedloadspassoverthem.
6.2.5.3 Wherevernecessary, themeansofaccess toa ship shouldbefittedwithasafetynetproperlysecuredsoastopreventworkersfrom falling into the water between the ship’s side and theadjacentquay.
6.1.5.1 Junctionplatesusedwithrampsonroll-on/roll-offshipsshould
maintained.
6.2.1.5 Where goods or materials are stacked, stowed, unstackedorunstowed, thework shallbedone ina safeandorderlymannerhavingregardtothenatureofthegoodsormaterialsandtheirpacking.
6.2.1.6 In the case of ships carrying containers, means shall beprovided for ensuring the safety of workers lashing orunlashingthecontainers.
6.2.1.7 Suitable and adequate means for fighting fire shall beprovided and kept available for use where dock work iscarriedout.
6.2.2 Passageways
6.2.2.1 Passagewaysofadequatewidthshallbelefttopermitthesafeuseofvehiclesandcargo-handlingappliances
6.2.2.2 Separate passageways for pedestrian use shall be providedwhere necessary and practicable; such passageways shallbeofadequatewidthand,asfarasispracticable,separatedfrompassagewaysusedbyvehicles.
6.2.3 MachinerySafety
6.2.3.1 Alldangerouspartsofmachineryshallbeeffectivelyguarded,unlesstheyareinsuchapositionorofsuchaconstructionastobeassafeastheywouldbeifeffectivelyguarded.
6.2.3.2Effectivemeasuresshallbeprovidedforpromptlycuttingoffthepowertoanymachineryinrespectofwhichthisisnecessary,inanemergency.
6.2.3.3 Whenanycleaning,maintenanceorrepairworkthatwouldexpose any person to danger has to be undertaken onmachinery,themachineryshallbestoppedbeforethisworkisbegunandadequatemeasuresshallbetakentoensurethatthemachinerycannotberestarted(Lockout/Tagout)untiltheworkhasbeencompleted:Provided thata responsibleperson may restart the machinery for the purpose of anytestingoradjustmentwhichcannotbecarriedoutwhilethemachineryisatrest.
“Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)” refers to specificpracticesandprocedures to safeguard employees from the unexpectedenergizationorstartupofmachineryandequipment,orthereleaseofhazardousenergyduring serviceormaintenanceactivities. This requires that a designated individual turns
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specifiedhereshallbeseparatefromthehatchwayopening.
6.2.7.4 Workersshallnotuse,orberequiredtouse,anyothermeansofaccesstoaship’sholdorcargodeckthanthosespecifiedhere.
6.2.8 Hatchcoverorbeam
6.2.8.1 No hatch cover or beam shall be used unless it is of soundconstruction,ofadequatestrengthfortheusetowhichitistobeputandproperlymaintained.
6.2.8.2 Hatchcovershandledwiththeaidofa liftingapplianceshallbe fitted with readily accessible and suitable attachments forsecuringtheslingsorotherliftinggear.
6.2.8.3 Wherehatchcoversandbeamsarenotinterchangeable,theyshallbekeptplainlymarkedtoindicatethehatchtowhichtheybelongandtheirpositiontherein.
6.2.8.4 Only an authorized person (whenever practicable a memberoftheship’screw)shallbepermittedtoopenorclosepower-operatedhatchcovers;thehatchcoversshallnotbeopenedorclosedwhileanypersonisliabletobeinjuredbytheoperationofthecovers.Thisclauseshallalsoapply,mutatismutandis,topoweroperatedship’sequipmentsuchasadoorinthehullofaship,aramp,aretractablecardeckorsimilarequipment.
6.2.8.5 Everyhatchwayontheweatherdecknotprotectedbymeansofacoamingofadequateheightandstrengthshouldbeeffectivelyguardedorcovered.
6.2.8.6 Every ‘tween-deck hatchway should, when it is open, beeffectivelyguardedtoanadequateheight.
6.2.8.7 Guardsmaybetemporarilyremovedonanysideofahatchwaywherethisisnecessaryforloadingorunloadinggoods.
6.2.8.8 If, for technical reasons, if the hatchway is not protected bymeansofcoamingorguard,anauthorizedpersonshouldensurethesafetyoftheworkers.
6.2.8.9 Deckcargoesshouldnotbeplacedonnorvehiclespassoveranyhatchcoverwhichisnotofadequatestrengthforthatpurpose.
6.2.9 DeckOpenings
6.2.9.1Adequatemeasures shall be taken toprotect anyopening inoronadeckwhereworkersarerequiredtowork,throughwhich
besodesignedandusedastobesafe.
6.1.5.2 Whenashipisbeingloadedorunloadedalongsideaquayoranothership,adequateandsafemeansofaccesstotheship,properly installed and secured, shall beprovidedandkeptavailable.
6.1.5.3 Whenworkershavetobetransportedtoorfromashiporotherplacebywater,adequatemeasures shallbe taken toensure their safe embarking, transport and disembarking;theconditionstobecompliedwithbythevesselsused forthispurposeshallbespecified.
6.1.5.4 Whenworkershavetobetransportedtoorfromaworkplaceonland,meansoftransportprovidedbytheemployershallbesafe.
6.2.6 GangwayRequirements
6.2.6.1 Thepurposebuiltshoregangwayshallbeusedatalltimesunless unavailable or unsuitable for the Vessel, at whichtimetheVesselistoprovideagangwayas
a. AnygangwayprovidedbytheVesselshouldconformwith the Regulations with correctly rigged rails,embarkation steps, safety net, and appropriatelypositionedlifebuoy.
b. Duringthehoursofdarknesstheaccessareaondeck,andwherepossible,thelengthofthegangwayshouldbefloodlit.
c. Agangwayandmanifoldwatch,shallbemaintainedatalltimesbycompetentshipboardpersonnel.
6.1.5.1 DuringtheVessel’sstayalongside,noticesandinformationshall be displayed at the gangway access area as requiredundertherelevantTerminalRegulationsandInformation.
6.2.7 Accesstoaship’sholdorcargodeck
Accesstoaship’sholdorcargodeckshallbebymeansof,
6.2.7.1 A fixed stairway or, where this is not practicable, a fixedladderorcleatsorcupsofsuitabledimensions,ofadequatestrengthandproperconstruction;or
6.2.7.2 ByothermeansacceptabletothecompetentDepartment.
6.2.7.3 So far as is reasonably practicable, the means of access
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adequate lighting is provided in all holds, cargo workingcompartments and other parts of the vessel where personsengaged in the cargo operation are working, or may have topassthrough
6.2.11 Turningofpropellers
6.2.11.1 Themasterofavesselmoored in theport shallnot turnherpropellersandbowthrusterwithoutthepermissionoftheportcontrol.
6.2.11.2 Whilethepropellersareturning,responsiblepersonshallbeonthebridgeandintheengine-roomtoensurethattheenginescanbestoppedimmediately.
6.2.11.3 Themasterisresponsibleforadvisingavesselahead,asternoralongsideofhisintentiontousehisenginesandcrewmembersshall be stationed at the bow and the stern to supply thenecessarycommunicationstothebridge.
6.2.12 EngineRepair
Themasterofavessel shallensure that thevessel is readyatany timeto leavetheberth.Themasterofnayvesselwishingtocarryoutenginerepairsoradjustmentswhichmayaffectthemobilityofthevesselmustfirstobtainthepermissionoftheportmanagement,andmustnotcommencetherepairsoradjustmentsuntilsuchpermissionhasbeengranted.
6.2.13 MainEngine
6.2.13.1 ThemainengineshallonlybetestedwiththepriorapprovalofthePortcontrol.
6.2.13.2 ThemainenginesofallVesselswithinPortLimitsshallalwaysbekeptreadyforusewithintheshortestpossiblenotice.
6.2.13.3 Repairsorotherwork,whichmayrendertheVesselincapableofmaneuveringunderitsownpower,arenotpermitted.IncasesofbreakdownsthataffecttheVessel’sreadinesstomaneuver,the Port Management may agree to allow emergency repairsto be carried out on the condition that adequate safety andprecautionarymeasuresareundertakenbytheVesselincludinghiringsufficientnumberoftugs.ThePortManagementreservestherighttoshifttheVesseltoanotherberthforthepurposeofsuchrepairs.
openingworkersorvehiclesareliabletofall
6.2.9.2 Every hatchway not fitted with a coaming of adequateheight and strength shall be closed or its guard replacedwhenthehatchwayisnolongerinuse,exceptduringshortinterruptions of work, and a responsible person shall bechargedwithensuringthatthesemeasuresarecarriedout.
6.2.10 Workingintheshipsholdoronacargodeck
6.2.10.1 Allnecessarymeasuresshallbetakentoensurethesafetyofworkersrequiredtobeintheholdoronacargodeckofashipwhenpowervehiclesoperateinthatholdorloadingorunloadingoperationsaretakingplacewiththeaidofpower-operatedappliances.
6.2.10.2 Hatchcoversandbeamsshallnotberemovedorreplacedwhilework is inprogress in theholdunder thehatchway.Beforeloadingorunloadingtakesplace,anyhatchcoverorbeam that is not adequately secured against displacementshallberemoved.
6.2.10.3 Adequateventilationshallbeprovidedintheholdoronacargodeckbythecirculationoffreshairtopreventrisksofinjurytohealtharisingfromthefumesemittedbyinternalcombustionenginesorfromothersources.
6.2.10.4 Adequate arrangements, including safe means of escape,shallbemadeforthesafetyofpersonswhendrybulkcargoisbeingloadedorunloadedinanyholdor‘tweendeckorwhena worker is required to work in a bin or hopper on boardship.
6.2.10.5 As far as is reasonably practicable, workers should not berequired to work in the part of a hold where a trimmingmachineorgrabisoperating.
6.2.10.6 Nopersonshallenteravessel’sholdorcargocompartmentcontaininggoodsliabletooxidationortogenerateheatgivingrisetoalackofoxygenortheemissionofpoisonousvapoursunlessoruntilthemasteroraresponsibleship’sofficerhastakenthenecessarysafetyprecautionsanddeclaresthat itissafeforpersonstoentertheholdorcargocompartmentsafely. To support this, PCFC approved gas surveyor shallissuegasfreecertificateonvessel’sbehalf.
6.2.10.7 The master of every vessel must ensure that proper and
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6.2.20 Photographyprohibited
Theuseofcameras, includingvideocameras,withinthePortLimitsis strictly prohibited without the prior written permission of theAuthority.
6.2.21 Swimmingandfishingprohibited
Nopersonshallswimorfishintheport.
6.2.22 Restrictiononuseofship’sboats
Vesselsarenottousetheirownboatsorlaunchesexceptincasesofemergencyorwiththeapprovaloftheportmanagement.
6.2.23 Smokingprohibited
6.2.23.1 Smokingisstrictlyprohibitedinportoperationalareas.
6.2.23.2 Appropriatewarningnoticesshallbedisplayedinallthoseplaces within the port and on board where smoking isprohibited.
6.2.23.3 Vessels carrying dangerous goods or materials shallprominently display at the gangway or other shore accesspointboardsornoticesinscribed:
• Dangerousgoodsonboard
• Smokingstrictlyforbidden.
Thiswarning shallbewritten inbothEnglishandArabic,and accompanied by the international prohibition picturesign.
6.2.23.4 SmokingmaybeallowedonlywithinthededicatedsmokingareaprovidedbythevesselandPortAuthority.
6.2.24 Laidupvessels
Nopersonshalllayupwithintheportlimitsanyvesselormarinecraftwithoutpriorwrittenpermissionoftheportandaccordancewiththerulesandregulationsoftheportmanagement.
6.2.25 Distressandothersoundsignals
6.2.25.1 A continuous sounding of either long or short blasts bythevessel’s sirenorwhistlemeans that thevessel requiresimmediate assistance. This signal is not to be sounded byanyvesseloronanyoccasionwhatsoeverunlessthevessel
6.2.14 Funneldischarges
Soot blowing and excessive smoke emissions from the funnel areprohibited. All appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent theemissionofsparksfromfunnels.
6.2.15 GalleyStovesandCookingEquipment
Onlytheuseofgalleystovesandothermechanicallysecured&approvedcookingequipmentwithinthecateringareashallbepermitted.
6.2.16 Explosives
VesselscarryingexplosivesarenotallowedtoenterthePort,withoutthepriorwrittenpermissionfromthePortManagementandrelevantauthorities, who shall, if entry is granted, specify the requiredprecautionsandproceduresasimposedbythegoverningauthorities.
6.2.17 Firearms
All firearms, including ammunition, shall be declared to the PortManagement and relevant authorities who will specify the securityarrangementsrequired.
6.2.18 Lostequipmentorcargo
6.2.18.1 Any cargo or equipment which may fall overboard duringcargooperationsmustatoncebereportedbythemasteroroneofhisofficerstotheportcontrol.
6.2.18.2 The master is responsible under the supervision of theportfortheretrievalofequipmentorcargo.Ifnottheportauthorized to takeover operations and finish them at theexpenseofthevessel.
6.2.19 FirefightingandLife-savingappliancesonboard
6.2.19.1 Shipsmastersmustmaintaintheirfirefighting&lifesavingappliancesaccordingtotypeandquantityforthenumberofpersonsonboard,confirmingwithSOLAS1974andprotocolandwithanyotherinstructionsfromIMOconcernedwithevaluation,testingandacceptancesofthisequipment.
6.2.19.2 No person shall willfully damage or misuse any suchappliancesorthelinesattachedtheretoorremovethesamefromtheirpositionsexceptforthepurposeofmaintenancework.
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including the ability to communicate in English. SufficientVessel personnel shall be made available at all times toensure that the Port Management requirements for safe andefficient operations and mooring practices, are observed andthat adequate ship/shore liaison is maintained. The Masterand his delegated staff shall ensure that the instructions andrequirements thatmaybe imposedby thePortManagement,pursuanttotheseRegulations,areattendedtoandperformedwithreasonabledispatchandinanappropriatemanner.
6.2.29 DivingOperations
6.2.29.1 Nopersonisauthorizedtosenddiversdowntoperformanyhullinspectionoranysubmergedpartintheportlimitswithoutthepermissionfromtheportmanagement.
6.2.29.2 All diving operations should be effected in accordance withthe safety rules mentioned in the PCFC- EHS requirementsand according to the international regulations for preventingcollisionatsea.
6.2.30 ToolboxTalks
Toolbox talks shallbeheldbyeachwork teamat individualwork sitesbeforecommencementoftheday’sactivitiesandagainjustpriortononroutinehighriskactivitiesatthediscretionofthesupervisor.Theyshallconcentrateontherisksoftheworkbeingundertakenandtheprecautionsnecessary to ensure a safe, healthy and environmentally acceptableworkingday.Therisksassociatedwiththeworkbeingundertakenshallbediscussedtogetherwiththepotentialrisksposedbyothergroupswhomay be working in the vicinity. The toolbox talk shall be led by thework site supervisor of the team and shall be given in a language thatallmembersoftheteamcanunderstand.Properunderstandingbyteammembersofhazardcontrols and recoveryprovisions shallbe selectivelytestedbytheworksitesupervisor.Theworksitesupervisorshallbeabletocommunicatewithhissubordinates.
6.3 LIFTING APPLIANCES AND LIFTING GEAR
Everyliftingappliance,everyitemofloosegearandeveryslingorliftingdeviceforminganintegralpartofaloadshallbe:
6.3.1.1 ofgooddesignandconstruction,ofadequatestrengthforthepurposeforwhichitisused,maintainedingoodrepairandworkingorderand,inthecaseofa liftingappliance inrespectofwhichthis isnecessary,properlyinstalled;
requiresimmediateassistance.
6.2.25.2 Nosteamsiren,whistleorfoghornshallbesoundedwithinaportexpectforthepurposeofnavigationorgivingofanalarmand/ordistresssignal.
6.2.26 Conductofthecrew
Themasterorownerofeveryvesselishelddirectlyresponsibleoftheconduct and behavior of the crew of his vessel while in a port andforthestrictobservanceofthelawsofthestateinwhichtheportislocated.Specialattentionisdrawntothoselawsconcerningthesale,transfer,orconsumptionofanynarcoticsorofalcoholicdrinksofanykind.
6.2.27 ShipboardHotWork
6.2.27.1 Repair work involving burning, welding, flame cutting,brazing, grinding and similar operations which produceignition sources including the use of Naked Lights areprohibitedunlessaHotWorkAuthorizationhasbeenissuedasperPortrequirements.
6.2.27.2 Any violation could result in the cessation of the cargooperationsandtheVesselrequestedtovacatetheberthandbeingputtoanchorpendingafullinquiry.
6.2.27.3 The Vessel will be responsible for all the costs and delayswhatsoeverresultingfromsuchaction.
6.2.28 Ship/ShoreCo-operation-VesselAlongside
WhilstaVesselisalongsideatthechemical,liquid,generalcargoorcontainerterminalberths:
6.2.28.1 he relevant berth user shall appoint and maintain at theTerminal, at all times, a sufficient number of qualifiedand experienced persons, including a competent personwith suitable marine expertise, to monitor the progress ofall operations onboard the Vessel and to ensure reliablecommunications are maintained with the Master and thePortManagement.
6.2.28.2 TheMastershallensurethathisstaffwhoarechargedwiththe responsibility of conducting or overseeing the cargooperationsandrelateddutiesarequalifiedandcompetent,
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6.3.3 Inspection of Loose Gear
6.3.3.1 Everyitemofloosegearshallbeinspectedregularlybeforeuse.Expendableordisposableslingsshallnotbereused.Inthecaseofpre-slungcargoes,theslingsshallbeinspectedasfrequentlyasisreasonablypracticable.Forthis purpose, an inspection means a visual inspection by a responsiblepersoncarriedouttodecidewhether,sofarascanbeascertainedinsuchmanner,thegearorslingissafeforcontinueduse.
6.3.3.2 Noheattreatmentshouldbeappliedtoanyitemofloosegearunlessthetreatmentiscarriedoutunderthesupervisionofacompetentpersonandinaccordancewithhis/herinstructions
6.3.3.3 Suitable and adequate dunnage should be used if necessary to protectslingsofpreslungcargoes.
6.3.3.4 Slingswhichhavenotbeenapprovedorinspectedshouldnotunderanycircumstancesbeusedforpre-slinging.
6.3.3.5 Everyliftingbeam,liftingframe,vacuumliftingormagneticliftingdevicewhichdoesnotformanintegralpartofaliftingapplianceandeveryotheritemofloosegearweighingmorethan100kgshouldbeclearlymarkedwithitsownweight.
6.3.3.6 Noliftingappliance,loosegearorothercargo-handlingappliancesshallbe used if the competent Department is not satisfied by reference to acertificate of test or examination or to an authenticated record, as thecasemaybe,thatthenecessarytest,examinationorinspectionhasbeencarriedoutinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisConvention;orintheviewoftheCompetentDepartment,theapplianceorgearisnotsafeforuse.
Alsotheaboveclause6.3.3.6shallnotbesoappliedastocausedelayinloadingorunloadingashipwhereequipmentsatisfactorytothecompetentDepartmentisused.
6.3.4 Records of Lifting Appliances & Lifting Gears
6.3.4.1 Duly authenticated records as will provide prima facie evidence of thesafeconditionoftheliftingappliancesanditemsofloosegearconcernedshallbekept,onshoreorontheshipasthecasemaybe;theyshallspecifythe safe working load and the dates and results of the tests, thoroughexaminationsandinspectionsreferredtotheaboveclause.
6.3.4.2 AregisteroftheliftingappliancesanditemsofloosegearshallbekeptinaformprescribedbythecompetentDepartment,accountbeingtakenofthemodelrecommendedbytheInternationalLabourOffice.
6.3.1.2 usedinasafeandpropermannerand,inparticular,shallnotbeloadedbeyond its safeworking loador loads, except for testingpurposesasspecifiedandunderthedirectionofacompetentperson.
6.3.1.3 Operators of lifting appliances should check the operation of theirsafetydevicesbeforecommencingwork.
6.3.1.4 Liftingappliances,wherenecessaryandreasonablypracticable,shouldbefittedwithameansof emergencyescape from thedriver’s cabin.Thereshouldbearrangementsfortheremovalofaninjuredorilldriverwithoutfurtherendangeringhim.
6.3.2 Testing & Examination of Lifting Appliance and Gears
6.3.2.1 Everyliftingapplianceandeveryitemofloosegearshallbetestedbya competent person before being put into use for the first time andafteranysubstantialalterationorrepairtoanypartliabletoaffectitssafety.
6.3.2.2 Cranes, hoists, lifts, lifting appliances and forklifts, etc. used inworkplacesshallbetestedandcertifiedbyEHSAuthorizedpersons/agencies (See H,S&F Guidelines) once in every 12 months. Liftinggears shallbe retestedat such timesasprescribedby thecompetentDepartment(preferablyeverysixmonths).
6.3.2.3 A competent person shall issue a certificate of safety after dueexaminationandtest,andonlyafteranyrepairshavebeencarriedout,specifyingtheserialnumber,technicaldetails,testsdone,safeworkingload,etc.foreachequipment/appliance.
6.3.2.4 Therepairsidentifiedbythecompetentpersonshallbecarriedoutbytheowner/occupierimmediately.
6.3.2.5 Anyre-ratingofsafeworkingloadoranyotherconditionstipulatedforthesafeoperationshallbeclearlyindicatedinthecertificate.
6.3.2.6 Safe working loads shall be displayed on the appliance. Compliancecertificateshallbekeptatthesite.
6.3.2.7 In addition to the requirements of the above clause, every liftingapplianceandeveryitemofloosegearshallbeperiodicallythoroughlyexaminedandcertifiedbyacompetentperson.Suchexaminationsshalltakeplaceatleastonceinevery12months.Athoroughexaminationmeans a detailed visual examination by a competent person,supplementedifnecessarybyothersuitablemeansormeasuresinordertoarriveata reliableconclusionas to thesafetyof theapplianceoritemofloosegearexamined.
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6.4 DANGEROUS CARGO HANDLING
6.4.1 Anydangerouscargoshallbepacked,markedandlabeled,handled,storedandstowedinaccordancewiththerelevantrequirementsofinternationalregulations (i.e., IMO)applying to the transportofdangerousgoodsbywaterandthosedealingspecificallywiththehandlingofdangerousgoodsinports(IMDGCode).
6.4.2 Dangeroussubstancesshallnotbehandled,storedorstowedunlesstheyare packed and marked and labeled in compliance with IMDG codeandother applicable international regulations for the transport of suchsubstances.
6.4.3 Ifreceptaclesorcontainersofdangeroussubstancesarebrokenordamagedtoadangerousextent,dockwork,otherthanthatnecessarytoeliminatedanger,shallbestoppedintheareaconcernedandtheworkersremovedtoasafeplaceuntilthedangerhasbeeneliminated.
6.4.4 Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent exposure of workers totoxicorharmfulsubstancesoragents,oroxygen-deficientorflammableatmospheres.
6.4.5 Whereworkersarerequiredtoenteranyconfinedspaceinwhichtoxicorharmfulsubstancesareliabletobepresentorinwhichthereisliabletobeanoxygendeficiency,adequatemeasuresshallbetakentopreventaccidentsorinjurytohealth.
6.4.6 Dangeroussubstancesshouldonlybehandled,storedorstowedunderthesupervisionofaresponsibleperson.
6.4.7 When dangerous substances are to be handled, stored or stowed, theworkersconcernedshouldbegivenadequateinformationastothespecialprecautionstobeobserved,includingactiontobetakenintheeventofaspillageoraccidentalescapefromcontainment.
6.5 NOISE AT WORKPLACE
Suitableprecautionsshallbetakentoprotectworkersagainsttheharmfuleffectsofexcessivenoiseattheworkplace.
6.5.1 ControlofNoise
Forthepurposeofthisregulation,thepersonnelatworkwillbeawareofactionlevelsthatexistforthecontrolofnoiseatwork.Theactionlevelsareasfollows:-
6.5.1.1 FirstActionLevelmeansadailypersonalnoiseexposureof85dB(A)basedon an8hour timeweighted averageperiodperday.
6.3.4.3 The register shall comprise certificates granted or recognized asvalid by the competent Department, or certified true copies of thesaidcertificates, ina formprescribedbythecompetentDepartment,accountbeingtakenofthemodelsrecommendedbytheInternationalLabour Office in respect of the testing, thorough examination andinspection,asthecasemaybe,ofliftingappliancesanditemsofloosegear.
6.3.5. Safe Working Load
6.3.5.1 Everyliftingappliance(otherthanaship’sderrick)havingasinglesafeworkingloadandeveryitemofloosegearshallbeclearlymarkedwithits safeworking loadby stampingor,where this is impracticable, byothersuitablemeans.
6.3.5.2 Everyliftingappliance(otherthanaship’sderrick)havingmorethanonesafeworkingloadshallbefittedwitheffectivemeansofenablingthedrivertodeterminethesafeworkingloadundereachconditionofuse.
6.3.5.3 Everyship’sderrick(otherthanaderrickcrane)shallbeclearlymarkedwiththesafeworkingloadsapplyingwhenthederrickisused,
a. insinglepurchase,
b. withalowercargoblock,
c. inunionpurchaseinallpossibleblockpositions.
6.3.5.4 Loadsshallnotberaisedorloweredunlessslungorotherwiseattachedtotheliftingapplianceinasafemanner.
6.3.6 Rigging Plan
Everyshipshallcarryriggingplansandanyotherrelevantinformationnecessarytopermitthesaferiggingofitsderricksandaccessorygear.
6.3.7 Pallets
6.3.7.1 Palletsandsimilardevicesforcontainingorsupportingloadsshallbeofsoundconstruction,ofadequatestrengthandfreefromvisibledefectsliabletoaffecttheirsafeuse.
6.3.7.2Disposablepalletsandsimilardisposabledevicesshould:
• beclearlymarkedorlabeledtoindicatethattheyaredisposable.
• notbeusedunlesstheyarefreefromdefectsliabletoaffecttheirsafeuse
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6.6 USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
6.6.1 Whereadequateprotectionagainst risksofaccidentor injurytohealthcannotbeensuredbyothermeans,workersshallbeprovidedwithandshallberequiredtomakeproperuseofsuchpersonalprotectiveequipmentandprotectiveclothingasisreasonablyrequiredfortheperformanceoftheirwork.
6.6.2 Personalprotectiveequipmentandprotectiveclothingshallbeprovidedbytheemployer.
6.6.3 Workers shall be required to take care of that personal protectiveequipmentandprotectiveclothing.
6.7 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Incaseofaccident,adequatefacilities,includingtrainedpersonnel,shallbereadilyavailablefortherescueofanypersonindanger,fortheprovisionoffirstaidandfortheremovalofinjuredpersonsinsofarasisreasonablypracticablewithoutfurtherendangeringthem.
6.8 BASIC SAFETY INDUCTION
6.8.1 Noworkershallbeallowedtoworkinportpremisesunlesshehasbeengivenadequateinstructionortrainingastothepotentialrisksattachingtohisworkandthemainprecautionstobetaken.
6.8.2 Withaviewtopreventingoccupationalaccidentsanddiseases,workersshouldbegivenadequateinstructionortraininginsafeworkingprocedures,occupationalhygieneand,wherenecessary,first-aidproceduresandthesafeoperationofcargo-handlingappliances.
6.9 ACCIDENT REPORTING
6.9.1 To assist in the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases,measuresshallbetakentoensurethattheyarereportedtothecompetentDepartmentand,wherenecessary, investigated.Accidentsare reportedto Emergency control centre (ECC) immediately by telephone on 048833111. Thisnumber isavailable24hoursaday7daysaweek.(SeeSection2.28)
6.9.2 Theportoperator,contractorshallreportandinvestigateallworkrelatedHS&EincidentstoEHSasperthePCFCrequirements.IncidentreportsandinvestigationsshallbereviewedbytheEHSrepresentative.
6.9.3 Intheeventofanyaccidentonboardvesselsinadditiontotheabove,the
6.5.1.2 SecondActionLevelmeansadailypersonalnoiseexposureof90dB(A)basedonan8hourtimeweightedaverageperday.
6.5.1.3 PeakActionLevelmeansalevelofpeaksoundpressureof200pascals.
6.5.2 GeneralRequirements
TheEmployer,portoperatorsandcontractorswillensurethatwheretheirworkersareexposedtothefirstactionleveloraboveorthepeakaction level or above a noise assessment is carried out by a trainedandexperiencedperson.Theassessmentmustidentifytheworkersatriskandthenoiselevelstowhichthoseworkersareexposedto.TheEmployer,portoperatorsandcontractorswillensurethattheriskofdamagetothehearingofhisworkersfromexposuretonoiseisreducedtothelowestlevelreasonablypracticable.
6.5.3 ReductionofNoiseExposure
TheEmployer,portoperatorsandcontractorswillensurethatwherehisworkersareexposedtothesecondactionleveloraboveorthepeakactionlevelorabovehemustreduceexposuretonoiseoftheseworkerssofarasisreasonablypracticable.Reductionofexposureistobebyanymeansotherthattheuseofpersonalearprotectors.
6.5.4 UseofPersonalEarProtection
The Employer, port operators and contractors is to rely on the usepersonalearprotectiononlyafterthemeasurestakentocontrolnoisehavefailedtoreducetheworkersexposuretonoisetobelowthefirstactionlevelorbelowthepeakactionlevel.Whereaworkerisexposedtonoiseinexcessofthefirstactionlevelbutbelowthesecondactionleveltheyaretoensurethatpersonalearprotectionisprovidedattherequestoftheworkers.Whereaworkerisexposedtonoiselevelsinexcessofthesecondactionlevelorinexcessofthepeakactionlevelthetheymustprovidepersonalearprotectiontoeveryworkerandthewearingofthepersonalearprotectionmustbeenforced.
6.5.5 HearingProtectionZones
Any area or areas, where workers may be exposed to noise levelsin excess of the second action level or in excess of the peak actionlevel,areclearlyidentified.Theareasaretomarkedaspersonalearprotectionzonesandtheresponsiblepersonshallenforcethewearingofpersonalearprotectioninthesezones.
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isanadequatesupplyofdrinkingwater suppliedclose to theworksite.Duringthesummermonthsthissupplyofwatermustbechilled.Duringtheperiod15th June–15thSeptember the theymustalsoensure thatISOTONICsolutionsareprovidedtotheworkforceinordertopreventdehydration.Theuseofsalttabletsisprohibited.
6.12 SPECIAL EHS REQUIREMENTS AT TANKER BERTHS
6.12.1 Stores,ProvisionsandSpareParts
6.12.1.1 Storesandprovisions,other thanhandcarriedprovisionsareNOTallowedtobetakenduringtheloadingofliquidcargoesattankerberths.
6.12.1.2 BargesorcraftscarryingstoresorsparepartsareNOTallowedalongsideanyoil&chemical&Gastankerwhentheloadingarms are connected. Delivery of stores and/or spare parts bybargeorboatshouldbearrangedfortheperiodbeforeorafterloading.ArrangementsshallbemadethroughtheAgent.
6.12.2 SurgePressurePrecautionsatTankerberths
Surge pressure shall be minimized at all times, by sensible valveoperationduringcargotransferandtankchangeoverperiods,andregularcommunicationsandupdatesbetweentheVesselandtheTerminal.
6.12.3 TankLidsandConnections,CargoandBunker
6.12.3.1 Cargoandbunkertanklidsmustbeclosedandgastightatalltimes.
6.12.3.2 Cargoandbunkerconnectionsnotinusemustbeblankedandgastightwithallholesbolted.
6.12.4 TankCleaning,GasFreeingandPurging
TankCleaning, inerting,purgingorgas freeingwithin thePortArea isstrictlyprohibitedwithoutthewrittenpermissionofthePortManagementwiththeexceptionofassociatedandagreedroutineprocedurespertainingtothetankeroperations.
6.12.5 SightingandUllagePorts
Closed loading operations shall be maintained at all times at tankerberths.
mastermustdoeverythingwithinhispowertokeepthesituationundercontrol,andassoonaspracticable,submittotheportmanagementafullwrittenreportdulysigned.
6.10 INVESTIGATION OF ACCIDENTS
6.10.1 Allaccidentsshouldbeinvestigatedwithaviewtodeterminingtheircauseandtodeterminingtheactionthatshouldbetakentopreventanysimilaraccidentinthefuture.
6.10.2 Theformalityanddepthoftheinvestigationshouldbeproportionaltotheseverityorpotentialseverityoftheaccident.Often,onlyaminorchangeincircumstancescanmakethedifferencebetweenanaccidentresultinginnoinjury,veryminorinjury,orafatality.Itshouldnotbenecessarytowaitforaseriousinjurytooccurbeforeappropriatestepsare taken to control ahazard.Action takenafter a “nearmiss” canpreventfutureinjuriesandlossesresultingfromdamage.
6.10.3 The names of witnesses should be recorded and any relevantphotographstakenshouldbeidentified,captionedanddated.
6.10.4 Theinvestigationshouldconsideralltherelevantevidence.Thismayincludethesitewheretheincidentoccurs,plant,thetypeofcargobeinghandledorsubstancesbeingused,systemsofwork,responsibilitiesandpeopleinvolved,includingtheirphysicalormentalcondition,trainingandcompetencies.
6.10.5 Itisimportanttoinvestigatenotonlythedirectcauseofanaccident,butalsotodeterminetheunderlyingcauseorcauses,whichareoftentherealcauseofanaccident.
6.11 WELFARE FACILITIES
Asufficientnumberofadequateand suitable sanitaryandwashing facilitiesshallbeprovidedandproperlymaintainedateachdock,whereverpracticablewithinareasonabledistanceoftheworkplace.
Thecontractorisresponsibleforensuringthewelfareofallworkersunderhiscontrol.AsaminimumthecontractormustensureadequatewelfarefacilitiesasdetailedinDM/PCFCHealth&Safetyregulationsandstandards.Theportusersincludingcontractormustmakearrangementstoensurethatthefacilitiesprovidedareproperlymaintainedandcleanedonatleastadailybasis.
6.11.1 DrinkingWater
The port operators, users and contractors must ensure that there
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Total Suspended Solids mg/l 35Total Oil mg/l 15
Total Organic Carbon mg/l 150
6.13.4 In line with the ROPME Protocols any water discharged into ArabianGulfshouldbefreefromsubstancesthat:
a) Settleorformobjectionabledeposits.
b) Floatsasdebris,scum,oil,orothermattertoformnuisance.
c) Produceobjectionablecolour,odour,orturbidity.
d) ResultinimpactontheadjacentopenGulfwaterqualityandinjureor are toxic or produce adverse physiological responses in humans,marineanimalsorplants.
6.13.5 Masters are strongly encouraged to take all necessary precautions tominimize and control the introduction of unwanted aquatic organismsandpathogensfromtheVessel’sballastwaterbyadoptingaballastwaterexchange and sediment removal procedures in accordance with therelevantIMOGuidelinesandRecommendations.
6.13.6 Pollutionprevention
a) Intheeventthatpollution,onthelandorwithinthewatersofthePortLimitsoccurs, regardlessofcauseororigin, theperson inchargeorresponsiblefortheoperation,worksorlocationwheresuchpollutionoccurs,shallimmediatelyreporttheincidentviathePortControlbythemostexpeditiousmeans.InformPortControlbyVHFradioCh:69orbyTel:8835251.
b) Immediateactionmustbetakentostoporminimizefurtherpollutionandcontainorcleanupanyspillageofoilon,theVessel’sdeck,orshoreareas.FailuretoreportapollutionincidentisaseriousoffenseagainsttheRegulationsandpersonsfoundcontraveningthisrequirementwillbeliabletoheavyfinesandprosecutioninUAEcourts.
6.14 APPROVAL OF SHIP REPAIR AND SURVEY COMPANIES
6.14.1 No person or company shall provide ship repair , ship survey serviceswithouthavingobtainedanapprovalfromtheportmanagement.
6.14.2 TheapprovalshallonlybeissuedbytheHarbourMaster.
6.14.3 Theapprovalshallberenewedannuallyynotexceedingmaximumofamonthfromthedateofexpiryoftheapproval.
6.12.6 SeaandOverboardValves
6.12.6.1 Overboarddischargevalvesonthebilgeandcargosystemsshall be firmly closed and locked. Where the indicatedvalves are hydraulically powered then a suitable means ofpreventingaccidentaloperationshallbearranged.
6.12.6.2 DuringtheVessel’sstayinthePortalloverboarddischargevalves shall be monitored to ensure that no pollutingsubstancesarereleased.
6.12.6.3 Waterdischarges(e.g.coolingwater)&deballastwatershallnotbedirectedontooroverthejettyordolphins.WherethiscannotbeachievedmechanicallythensuitablebaffleboardsmustberiggedtothesatisfactionofthePortManagement.
6.13 BALLAST DISCHARGE AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
Thewaters inandaroundthePortarerenownedfortheirabundantmarinelifeandtourism.Anypollutionaffectingthewell-beingoftheareaislookeduponasextremelyseriousandwill incurheavypenalties, inadditiontoanycleanupcosts.
Mastersshallensurethefollowingconditions:-
6.13.1 Only thedischargeof “clean”ballast fromSegregatedBallastTanks(SBT)ispermitted.
6.13.2 All ballast water, other than that contained within SBT, shall beretainedonboard.
6.13.3 If required, Ballast water for discharge at this Port will be sampledand analyzed by the Port Management before discharge is allowed.Shouldanyanalysisindicatethatthequalityoftheballastwaterdoesnotconformtothatrequiredwithinthe“EnvironmentalGuidelines”as published and amended from time to time by the PCFC, thenappropriateactionwillbepursued.
Atableshowingtheacceptablecriteriafor‘cleanballast’isgivenbelow:-
SuBStANCE uNItS MAx. ALLOWABLE
Ammonia mg/l 3Biochemical Oxygen Demand mg/l 75
Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/l 470Floatable Oil & Grease mg/l Nil
PH pH 6 - 9
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6.15.3 Transportofcontainers
Novehicleortrailershalltransportanycontainerwithintheportfacilitiesunlessthecontainerisproperlysecuredtwistlocks,designedtotransportcontainersbyland.
6.15.4 Refuelingofvehicles
Transportvehiclesshallnotberefueledinsidetheport.Ifitisnecessary,then an approval is required from port management to carry out thisactivityprovidedthatappropriate safetyequipments isavailable in thelocationandappropriatesafetyprecautionsarestrictlyfollowed.
6.15.5 Removalofgoodsfallingfromvehicles
Whensomecargoofavehiclefalldownonaroadoftheport,thevehicledriver shall stop their vehicle and report the matter to the Securitydepartment and relevant authorities. The vehicle driver shall maintainthesafetyofothersintheareabyremovingandreloadingthespillageinsafemannertillotherassistancearrives.
6.15.6 ReportingofRoadaccidents
Alldriversofvehiclesinvolvedinanaccidentattheportwherebyinjuryorpropertydamagesarecaused,shallstoptheirvehiclesandreportthemattertotheSecurityDepartmentandconcernedauthoritynamelytrafficpoliceimmediately.
6.16 ENTERING AND WORKING IN ENCLOSED OR CONFINED SPACES
6.16.1 Generalprovisions:
6.16.1.1 Aconfinedspacemaybeconsideredasanenclosedorpartiallyenclosed space,where there is littleornonaturalventilationwhich may be of any shape, may be above or below ground,and does not necessarily have to be small in volume havingfollowingmaincharacteristicsofconfinedspace:
• an enclosed or partially enclosed space, may be above orbellowground,anyshapeorsize,
• accessmayberestricted,
• likelytobepoorventilation,
• hazardous gases, vapours, mists, fumes or dust may bepresentormaybeproducedinthespaceormayflowintospace,
• atmospheremaybedeficient inOxygenor enrichedwith
6.15 ROAD SAFETY REGULATIONS
6.15.1 Restrictiononsecuringofloads
6.15.1.1 The port management may require limitation of a loadcarriedonanyvehicle,oranytowedtrailer,iftheloadis,orisliabletobecomeadangerorobstructionorinconveniencetopersonsandvehiclesusingtheportpremiseswhichincludesroadsaswell.
6.15.1.2 No vehicle or trailer shall carry a load with dimension inexcessofthelimitationsimposedbythegovernmenttrafficregulations, except when an exception permit has beenobtainedfromtherelevantauthorities.
6.15.1.3 Loads projecting beyond the overall dimensions of thevehicleortrailershallbemarkedwheretheyprotrudewiththeredmarkerorwitharedflagbydayandwithredlightsatnight.
6.15.1.4 Novehicle shallbe loadedwithaweightgreater than therated weight capacity as specified by the manufactureror in excess of limits imposed by the government trafficregulations.
6.15.1.5 All loads shall be properly stacked and secured to thesatisfaction of the port management before vehicles areallowedtoproceedthroughtheport.
6.15.1.6 The owner or hirer of a vehicle shall be held responsibleforanylossoflife,limborpropertyordamagearisingfromimpropersecuringofcargoonhisvehicle.
6.15.2 AbnormalLoads
6.15.2.1 Owners of abnormal loads which require special permitsfrom the traffic department for transportation by road, asprescribed by the government traffic regulations, whendemanded by the port management, must provide escortvehicles traveling in front of and at the rear of the loadusingamberorredflashinglightsorusingfullheadlights(indaylightonly),inconjunctionwithhazardwarningflashers.
6.15.2.2 Vehiclescarryingabnormalloadsmustberoutedaccordingtothespecific instructionof theportmanagement, that is,Securitydepartment in this case.Requisition to theportmanagementmustbemadewellinadvanceofanyexpectedmovementofanabnormalloadwithintheport.
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6.16.2.1 Beforeaspaceisentered,thefollowingprecautionsshouldbetaken,asappropriate,tomakeitsafeforentrywithouttheneedforbreathingapparatus,andtoensurethatitremainssafewhilstseafarers/workersareinside:
a) PCFC-DPA-approvedsurveyorshouldmakeanassessmentofthespaceandaresponsibleofficershouldbeappointedtotakechargeoftheoperation.
b) Thepotentialhazardsshouldbeidentified
c) Thespaceshouldbepreparedandsecuredforentry.
d) Theatmosphereshouldbetestedforhumanworthiness.
e) Aworkpermitsystemshouldbeused.
f) Entryproceduresshallbeestablishedandfollowed.
g) Continuousventilationshouldbemaintainedthroughout.
h) Appropriatewarningnoticesshouldbeplacedonrelevantcontrolsorequipment.
6.16.2.2 Additional precautions, including the use ofbreathingapparatus,personalprotectiveequipment,shouldbetakenwheretheaboveprecautionshavebeenfollowedandanunsafeatmospherehasbeenestablished.
6.16.2.3 No one should enter a dangerous space to attempt a rescuewithout first having called for assistance and then havingdonnedabreathingapparatus.Eventhenentryshouldnotbemadeuntilassistancearrives.
6.16.3 Dutiesandresponsibilitiesofsurveyorandofresponsibleofficer
6.16.3.1 The designated DPA approved surveyor/ship’s officer shouldcarryoutriskassessment.Riskassessmentprovidesasoundbasisfortheimprovementofsafety.Itshouldcoverallworktasksandhazardsintheworkplaceandallowshazardstobeassessedtoseehowharmfultheyare.ThedesignatedDPAapprovedsurveyor/ship’s officer shouldbe capableofmakinganof likelihoodofa dangerous atmosphere present or arising subsequently in aspace.Thepersonshouldhavesufficienttheoreticalknowledgeandpractical experienceof thehazards thatmightbemet inorder tobeable toassesswhether .precautionsarenecessary.The assessment should include potential hazards, whichmightbemet,andshouldtakeintoaccountanydangersfromneighbouringorunconnectedspace,aswellastheworkneedingtobedoneinthespaceitself.
Oxygen,
• spacemaybehot,humidordark,
• engulfmentorentrapmenthazardsmaybeexist,
• normalindustrialhazardsmaybeintensified,
• mechanical,electricalorradiationhazardsmaypresent,
• fireprotectionfloodingsystemmaybeinstalled.
Allenclosedorconfinedspacesshouldbeunsafe forentryuntilprovenotherwise.
6.16.1.2 If there is unexpected reduction in or loss ventilation, inspaces which are usually ventilated whatever means, thenthosespacesshouldalsoconsideredasdangerous.
6.16.1.3 Any enclosed or confined space may have an atmospheredeficient in Oxygen, and/or contain flammable or toxicfumes, gases or vapours, thus presenting a major risk tohealthorlifeforanyoneenteringitortheareainwhichanunsafeatmosphereispresentorunsafeatmospherecanarisebyvirtueofitsconditions/situation&actions.
6.16.1.4 Such enclosed or confined spaces should not be enteredexcept upon the explicit instruction of the master or theresponsibleofficer.IfadeficiencyofOxygenorthepresenceof toxicgases,vapoursor fumes is suspected inany space,thenthatspaceshouldbeconsidereddangerous.
6.16.1.5 Theships&shore-basedcrewshouldbedrilledperiodicallyinconfinedspacesrescueandmedicalfirstaid.
6.16.1.6 No body should be allowed to enter in to confined spacewithoutaworkpermit.
6.16.1.7 Equipment producing gases or exhaust gases shall not beallowedtoenter/useinconfinedspace.
6.16.1.8 All contractors & port users/operators shall ensure theiremployees are aware of and can recognize the hazards ofconfinedspacesandenclosedspaces.Theyshallalsomakesuretheiremployeesknowentryandworkproceduresaswellasemergencyandrescueproceduresforthespecificconfinedspaces and enclosed spaces with dangerous atmosphereswhere theymayworkeither in facilitiesoron ships.Theyshallensurethattheiremployeesobeyconfinedspacesignsandtags.
6.16.2 Precautionsonenteringdangerousspaces:
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checked by measuring explosivity, toxicity and oxygendeficiencyoftheworksiteandinthevicinity.
6.16.4.6 Testing equipment /methods should be approved byrecognized authorities and it should be calibrated beforeuse.
6.16.4.7 TestingofFlammable(Combustible)gasesorVapours:Thecombustiblegasindicator(sometimescalledtheexplosimeter)detects theamountofflammablegasorvapour in theair.Aninstrumentcapableofprovidinganaccuratereadingatlowconcentrations shouldbeused to judgewhenever theatmosphereissafe.Themeterisprimarilyintendedtodetecthydrocarbon gas concentrations in air UP TO A POINTWHERETHEYCANSUSTAINANEXPLOSION.Itwillnot measure flammable limits in an inerted atmosphere.For this secondary purpose, a special meter is used whichmeasurescombustiblegasesininertedatmosphere.
6.16.4.8 In deciding whether the atmosphere is safe for entry,continuousNILreadingsonanexplosimeteraredesirable.
6.16.4.9 Atmosphere can be considered safe where readings shows0% of LEL and O-PPM toxic gases and are confirmed tobesteadyinconjunctionwithoxygenreadingsof20.8%byvolume.Readingsshouldcontinuetobetakenthroughouttheperiodthatspacesareoccupied.Inertedatmospherecancontaintoxicgases.
6.16.4.10 Testing of Toxic Gases/ Vapours: Suspected toxic gasesbasedonpreviouscargoesandthelastcargocontentshouldbe tested for human worthiness prior to the entry to theconfined spaces. Material safety Data Sheets (MSDS) ofthe cargoes should be referred to identify the toxic gases.In deciding whether the atmosphere is safe for entry,continuousNILreadingonmeterordry tubes isdesirablewithoutventilation running.However, atmospherecanbeconsideredsafewherereadingsofmuchlessthantheTLV(thresholdlimitvalue)ofthechemicalcontent/specifictoxiccontaminantdependingofnatureofpreviouscontentofthespace.
6.16.4.11 Testing of Oxygen deficiency: A steady reading 20.8%oxygenbyvolumeonanoxygenmetershallobtainedbeforeentryispermittedandregulartestsperformedinconjunctionwithcontinuousventing.
6.16.4.12 PCFCWorkPermitmustbeused.
6.16.3.2 Aresponsibleofficershouldbedesignatedtochargeofeveryoperation where entry into potentially dangerous space isnecessary.
6.16.3.3 Theresponsibleofficermustdecideonthebasisthesurveyor’sassessmenttheprocedures,whichmustbefollowedforentryintothespace.
6.16.3.4 Ifnorisktolifeorhealthisenvisaged,anditisconsideredthatconditionsinthespacewillnotchange,thenentrymaybemade.Thespaceshouldbemonitoredaslongasanyoneisinsideandateveryre-entryafterworkbreaks.
6.16.4 TestingtheAtmosphereofConfinedandEnclosedSpaces
6.16.4.1 Thesurveyor/responsibleofficerwhoistrainedfor
o Useandcareofgasdetectionequipment
o Limitationsofgasdetectionequipment
o Gassamplingprocedures
6.16.4.1 Equipmentshouldbeproperlycalibratedbeforeuse.Testingof atmosphere should be carried out before entry and atregularintervalsthereafter.
6.16.4.2 Testing of the atmosphere before entry should made byremotemeans.Ifnotpossible,theapprovedsurveyorshouldensure that all attempts have been made to reduce thedangerposedbytheatmosphereandonlythenshouldentrybe made with additional precautions to safeguard healthandlifeofthepersons.Testingoftheatmosphereshouldbecarriedoutdifferentlevels,whereappropriate.
6.16.4.3 Allrelevantparametersforhumanworthinesssuchastoxicvapours,explosive/flammablegasesandOxygendeficiencyshould be tested with the help of suitable equipment andexactresultsshouldrecorded.
6.16.4.4 Personal monitoring equipment should not be used as ameansofdeterminingwhetheradangerousspaceissafetoenter.
6.16.4.5 In order to obtain a representative cross section of thecompartment’s atmosphere, samples should be taken fromseveral depths as many opening as possible. Ventilationshould be stopped for 30 minutes before the pre-entryatmosphere tests are taken. Human worthiness must be
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6.16.6.4 The general alarm should be sounded in the event of anemergency, so that immediate back up can be given to therescueteam.
6.16.6.5 In case of any dispute refer to EHS representatives and hisadviceshallbebindingtoallconcerned.
6.16.6.6 Any additional precautions as required for the specific jobs/entry etc. should be considered to ensure safety, health andenvironment.
6.17 HEAT STRESS AT WORK
6.17.1 GeneralInformation
Heatstressisasignificantoccupationalprobleminthisregion.Heatstressindependentontheenvironmentalconditionsandthephysicalactivitybeingundertakenbytheperson.Hightemperature,highthermalradiation,highhumidity,lowairmovement,highactivitylevelsintheworkplaceandtheneedtowearpersonalprotectiveclothing,allcombinetoelevatethebodytemperature,resultinginheatcramps,heatexhaustionorheatstroke.The same degree of exposure may produce different effects dependinguponthesusceptibilityofthepersonexposed.DubaiOccupationalHealthandSafetyregulationsLocalOrder61of1991requirestheemployertoensuresafeworkingenvironmentintheworkplace.
6.17.2 MeasurestopreventHeatstress
6.17.2.1 Responsiblepersonatworksitemustlookforearlysignsofheatstress,relieveworkersandprovideappropriatetreatment.
6.17.2.2 Knowwhichfactorsincreasetheriskofheatstresscontroltheworkenvironment.
6.17.2.3 Increase water consumption to replenish the water lost fromsweating
6.17.2.4 Provide/takerestbreaksdependinguponconditionssuchasairtemperature, sun exposure, radiating heat exposure and hardphysicalwork.
6.17.2.5 An employer shall provide heat protective clothing andequipment, when possible, loose lightweight clothing whichencourages heat to be released and covers most areas of thebody.
6.17.2.6 Anemployershallplanworkschedulestohelptheemployeesto
6.16.5 ValidityofWorkPermit
6.16.5.1 Procedures, arrangements and precautions should befollowedasspecifiedintheworkpermit.
6.16.5.2 Gas Free Certificate issued by DPA approved surveyorhasamaximumvalidityofthree(3)daysfromthedateofissue,afterwhichthecertificateswillautomaticallyexpire.Notwithstanding the 3-day validity period, any change intheconditionsorstateoftheexaminedpartsofthevesselduetoactivitiestakenplacesubsequenttotheexamination,includingbutnotlimitedtore-ballastingoftanks,pumpingof bunkers, and steaming of pipelines or valves, shallinvalidate theCertificate.Should theCertificateexpireoranychangeintheconditionoccurred,itisnecessarytore-inspect thevesselandanewCertificate issued thereupon.ItistheresponsibilityoftheMasterofthevesseltomonitortheexpirydateandtheconditionandshouldtheCertificateexpire or any change occur, it is the responsibility of theMasterofthevesseltoinformtheDPAapprovedsurveyorthroughthevessel’sagentinorderthatafurtherinspectionbecarriedout.Howeverresponsibleofficershouldmonitor,test and record the confined/ enclosed space atmosphereatregularinterval,preferablyeveryhourtoensurethattheconditionissafetocontinuethework.
6.16.5.3 Everyoneshouldleavethespaceonexpiryofaworkpermit,andtheentranceshouldbeclosedorotherwisesecuredtopreventre-entry,ordeclaredsafefornormalentrywhenitisnolongerdangerous.
6.16.5.4 No one should enter in any confined space without anapprovedandcurrentvalidworkpermit.
6.16.6 SafetyArrangementsduringEntry
6.16.6.1 Thespaceshouldbecontinuouslyventilatedwhilstoccupiedandduringtemporarybreaks.Allpersonsinthespaceshouldleaveitimmediatelyshouldtheventilationsystemfailorifunforeseendifficultiesorhazardsoccur
6.16.6.2 Whilstthespaceisoccupiedtheatmosphereshouldbetestedperiodicallyandrecorded.Shouldtherebeanydeteriorationintheconditionsallpersonsshouldleaveimmediately.
6.16.6.3 Arescueharnessshouldbeworntofacilitaterecoveryintheeventofanaccident.
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Contractors and labour/service providers should cooperate with PortAuthoritiesandotherbodiesworkinginportareastoprotectthesafetyand health of all persons who may be affected by their activities. Inparticular,theyshouldensurethat:
a allworkerstheyemployorsupplyareappropriatelytrainedandcompetenttoperformtheworktheyarerequiredtodoinportareas;
b) all such persons are aware of the particular hazards oftheportareasinwhichtheyaretowork,thehazardsandprecautions to be taken in connection with port work ingeneral,andanylocalrules;
c) allsuchpersonsareappropriatelysupervised;
d) allplantandequipmentthattheysupplyoruseisofsoundconstructionandproperlymaintainedinasafecondition;
e) theysupplysuchinformationasisnecessarytootherswhomaybeaffectedbytheiractivities;
f) theycooperatewiththeportauthority,otheremployersandanyotherrelevantbodies.
6.18.4 Training&PersonnelCompetency
1. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all personnelincluding Sub Contractors are competent, provided withsufficientskillsandHS&Etrainingtoenablethemtoworkinasafe,healthyandenvironmentallyresponsiblemanner.
2. All personnel, including sub-contractors shall have receivedformal EHS induction training prior to commencing workwithinPortpremises.TheContractorshallcomplementformaltrainingby“on-the-job”trainingwhenrequired.
6.18.5 ReportingofIncidents
The Contractor shall report and investigate all work related HS&Eincidents to EHS as per the PCFC requirements (See Section 2.28).Incident reports and investigations shall be reviewed by the EHSrepresentative.
adapttotheheatforbetteracclimatization.
6.17.2.7 An employer shall not require/allow an employee who isphysicallyunfittoworkinhotenvironment.
6.17.2.8 An employer shall ensure adequate cool drinking water isavailable at each workplace. Sweet drinks such as cannedsoft drink should not be provided as these increase fluidloss.
6.17.2.9 An employer shall ensure adequate medical facilities aremadeavailableincaseofmedicalemergenciesduetoheatstress.
6.18 CONTRACTOR’S EHS REQUIREMENTS FOR PORT ACTIVITIES
6.18.1 GeneralRequirements
AllContractorsshallensurethattheworkisexecutedinthespiritofPCFCPoliciesanditsadoptedprinciples.ContractorsshouldachievethesameorhigherEHSStandardsasthoserequiredinternallybyPCFC.Whenevertwoormorecontractorsundertakeactivitiessimultaneouslyat one workplace, they shall have the duty to collaborate, withoutprejudice to the responsibility of each contractor for the safety andhealthofhisemployees.
6.18.2ApplicationofEHSrequirementstoSub-Contractors,Vendors/ThirdParties
TheContractorshallensurethatanysub-contractorsworkingonitsbehalf, complies with PCFC- EHS Standards, procedures and otherrequirements. It is the responsibility of each and every contractorworkingwithin theport premises to comply fullywith all applicablefederal, state and local regulations and laws. Furthermore theContractor is responsible for implementing a verification system tochecktheimplementationofEHSStandardsintheirSub-contractors.
6.18.3 RolesandResponsibilities
ContractormanagementshalldemonstrateitscommitmenttoHealth,SafetyandEnvironmentalprotection.TheContractorshallatalltimesprovidecompetentsupervisionforeachindividual.On-sitesupervisorsshallensurethatallHS&Erequirementsfortheworkbeingcarriedoutaresatisfied. If thework is stoppedduetosuchconcerns,correctiveactionshallbesoughtbeforeresumingwork.
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7.1 EHS-NOC (for Building Permit):
Fromtheyear2006,alldevelopersarerequiredtoobtainanEHS-NOC(forBuildingPermit) fromEHSprior toapplying foraBuildingPermit fromtheCivilEngineeringDepartment.Thepurposeof thisprocess is toensurethatthe Client’s/End-user’s facilities comply with the required Health, Safety &EnvironmentandFireProtection,FirePrevention&Fire/EmergencyControlStandardsasdefinedbyEnvironmentHealth&Safety (EHS) in thedesignstageoftheproject.Anydeveloperwhointendstoconstruct/erect/modify/alter/addabuilding/facility,carryoutanycivil/mechanicalworkssuchasBuilding,roads,earthworks,Plotleveling,fencingorpipelines,tanks,installmachinery,equipment,rackingsystemsetc.,shallfollowtherequiredprocedure(H,S&FGuidelines)toobtaintheNOCpriortoapplyingfortheBuildingPermit(BP)fromCED.
7.2 Procedure for Construction Works (Refer CED Regulations)
Construction Procedure shall be in line with the requirements of CivilEngineering Department (CED) Building Regulations & Design Guidelines.However,aftermobilizationandprior to startofconstructionactivities, thecontractorshallinvitePCFC-EHSforsiteinspectionandobtainaCertificateofConformity(COC-I)bysubmittingthe“Contractor’sEnvironment,Health& Safety (EHS) Form I” to the Competent Department. Any works thatcommencepriortoobtainingthesamecouldresultinsanctions/penalties.
7.3 Certificates of Conformity
Thedevelopersshallbefullyawareoftheprocedures/requirementsinregardtosubmissionofEHSFormsI&IIinregardtoobtainingtheCertificatesofConformity (I & II) from EHS to ensure Construction Safety (See H,S&FGuidelines).
7.4 Procedure for Facility Completion Certificate (Refer CED Regulations)
Uponcompletionoftheproject,theconsultantshallapplytoEHSforEHS-NOCforBCCpriortoapproachingCEDforaBUILDINGCOMPLETIONCERTIFICATE (BCC). However, any failure to reply/comply/clarify earlierissued EHS-NOC comments may result in penalties/ rejection of the EHS-NOC for BCC. EHS shall not be involved in issuing BCC for DEWAPurposeandhasnoobjection forobtainingWater&Electricity for testing/commissioningpurposes.However,facilitiesshallnotbeoccupiedonthebasisofsuchCertificatesfromCED,unlessEHSApproval/NOCisobtained.(ReferH,S&FGuidelines)
Section 7: EHS : DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
7.5 Permit to conduct Operations
AfterobtainingaBUILDINGCOMPLETIONCERTIFICATEandcompletingtheinstallationofmachinery(withapprovalsfromEHS),theclient/licenseeshallthenapply/inviteimmediatelytoEHSforobtaininganOPERATIONFITNESSCERTIFICATE. The facility shall not be operated unless an OPERATIONFITNESSCERTIFICATEisobtainedfromtheEHS.(ReferECRR,2005)
7.6 POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY
7.6.1 AtthediscretionoftheAuthority,theEHS-NOCforBPmaybecancelled/suspendedif:
a) WorkwascarriedoutincontraventionoftheconditionsoftheEHS-NOCforBPorofanyregulationsissuedbytheAuthority.
b) It is subsequently revealed that the EHS-NOC for BP was issuedonthebasisoferroneousorinadequateinformationsuppliedbythedeveloperorhisagent.
7.6.2 EHS-NOCswillnotbewithheldunreasonably, but theAuthority shallhavethediscretionarypower,toattachsuchspecialconditionsthereto.
7.6.3 The Authority is empowered to change, amend, add, replace and/orupdatetheregulationswithoutnotice.Itisthedeveloper’sresponsibilityto obtain updated regulations. it is the responsibility of the developer/licenseetoapplytheup-to-dateregulationsandFreeZoneRules,etc.thatmaysupersedeonesmentionedintheseregulations.
7.6.4 TheAuthority reserves the right to levyfines for breachof regulationsandtosuspendaconsultantoracontractorfornon-compliancewiththeregulations.
7.7 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DISPUTES
7.7.1 Neitherthecheckingofthedrawings/details,norinspectionoftheworkduringtheprogressofconstruction,installationshallbeconstruedinanyway to impose responsibility and/or liability on the Authority or theirrepresentatives.Theclient,developerandhisagentsshallremainentirelyresponsibleforallerrorsinthedesignandexecutionoftheprojectandforthestabilityandsafetyofconstructionduringtheprogressoftheworksandaftercompletion.
7.7.2 AllcomplaintsanddisputesconcerningEHS-NOCandtheapprovalsinthisregardshallbereferredtoEHSSeniorManagement.IncaseofanydifficultyorissueconcerningEHS-FireDepartment,themattershallbe,inthefirstinstance,directlyreportedtoVicePresident/ChiefFireOfficer:
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EHS –Fire Department or his Deputy. It shall be noted howeverthat the Competent Department will not arbitrate for financial/contractualdisputesbetweenclients/developersandtheirconsultantsorcontractors. AllsuchdisputesshallbesettledthroughtheDubaiCivilCourts.
7.8. SITE AND SERVICES
7.8.1 Prior to seeking EHS-NOC for BP from EHS, the developer shallobtainthefollowingapprovals:
a. Concept Design approval from CED/ NAKHEEL whereverapplicable.
b. Approval from CED/Property Department on % of area to bedeveloped(ifexceedingstandardJAFZA/CEDnorms)
c. ApprovalsfromMasterDesigner/InfrastructureConsultant/DubaiMunicipality(whereapplicable)onconnectionofhousedrainagetoDrainagenetworks
d.ConnectiontoFiremainNetworkSystem,ifavailable.
7.8.2 Thedevelopershallensure:
a. Unimpeded road access not less than 5.5 m wide around theWarehouse,Industrial/factorybuildingsandfacilitiesinFreeZonearea.Roadsshallbeofsufficientstandardforusebyfiretenders(any septic tank,manhole located in this road shallbeofheavyduty) and shall be adequately illuminated. (Note : for otherfacilities,CEDregulationsshallbereferred).
b. Sewerageandwaterservicestoallhabitablebuildings.
c. Adequatefireprotection&fightingfacilities.
d. UncontaminatedsurfacewaterdrainageanddisposalinlinewithCEDrequirements
e. Suitable Perimeter fence/wall to the leased area (as per CEDrequirements)
f. Adequatesanitaryandparkingfacilitieswithintheplot.
g. Suitable waste collection, treatment, re-cycling and disposalfacilities.
h. Compliance with Environmental Rules & Requirements, Health&SafetyRegulations,EnvironmentalGuidelines,Health&SafetyGuidelines,FoodEstablishmentGuidelines,relevantlocal/federal,DubaiMunicipalityRegulations&Guidelineswhereverapplicabletotheproject.
7.9 WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY DRAINAGE
1. All tanks for reception or disposal of sewage from any building shallbe adequately vented and impervious to liquid either internally orexternally.
2. Drains and sewers must be of durable material and construction andwatertightunderallconditions.Theinternaldiameterofanysoildrainshallnotbelessthan100mm.
3. Drains shall be laid in straight lines between changes of direction orgradient.TheMaximumdistancebetweeninspectionchambersshallbe30m.Inspectionchambersshallbeprovidedateverypointofchangeofdirection.Topinspectionchambersshallbeadequatelyventedtofreshair.Anysoilventilationpipewithin5m(measuredhorizontally)fromanywindowshallextendtonotlessthan1mabovethewindowhead.
4. AllinstallationsshallbesubjecttotestinginaccordancewithappropriateRegulations.
5. BuildingdrainageshallbedesignedandconstructedinaccordancewiththerequirementsofBS8301oranequivalentstandardapprovedbytheAuthority.
6. SoakawaysarenotpermittedinthePCFCareasofjurisdiction.Holding/SepticTanksofminimum7daysholding (capacityminimum100 lts./person/shiftfor7days)withprovisionofearlywarningalarmsystemwithbeacon light and buzzer and Breaching pipe for pumping out the tankshallnormallyrequiredtobeprovided.Thetankshallnotbelocatedinthe5.5mset-back/vehicularaccessarea.Iflocatedinthisarea,theRoadandtankconstructionshallbeofsufficientstandardforuseofroadbyfiretenders,heavyvehiclesandmanholeshallbeofheavydutytype.
7. To prevent overflowing of the waste water holding/septic tank, levelindicatorwithwarninglight,buzzerandBreachingpipeforpumpingoutshallbeprovided.
8. DesignandinstallationofsmallsewagetreatmentplantsshallcomplywithBS6297oranequivalentstandardapprovedbytheAuthority.
9. WatersupplyinstallationsshallcomplywithrelevantBritishStandardsoranequivalentstandardapprovedbytheAuthorityandtherequirementsofDEWA-WaterDivisionandanyhouseconnectionchargesshallbepaidbytheclient/developer.
10. Water storage tanks, to relevant British Standards or an equivalentstandardapprovedbytheAuthority,shallbeprovidedwithaminimumcapacityofoneday’sstorageandadditionalstoragerequiredforfirefightingsystemsinaccordancewithEHS:Firedepartment’srequirements.
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11. Wherever there is a sewage network, the developer is required toconnect into it, thecharges forwhichwillbeaccording to the tariffavailablewithEHSdepartment(seealsosec7.4ofFreeZoneRules).Thesechargesmaybereviewedfromtimetotimeandthedeveloperisadvised tocontactEHSdepartment toobtain the latest tariff. Incase such network is not available, the developer is required toconstructaholdingtank.(RefertoEnvironmentalControlRulesandRequirements,
12. Provision for future connection to drainage network system shallbe provided. Where connection of facility drainage is done by theinfrastructure consultant/contractor/others, the submissions shallinclude a detailed note from such consultants/ contractors on theprovisionofinfrastructuredrainage/sewerage/effluentplans.
7.10 INDUSTRIAL DRAINAGE
1. Anylessee/clientthathassuchwastewatershoulddiscusshistreatment,recycling,re-use,recovery(R-R-R)anddisposaloptionspriortoanyconstructionworks(ideallyatthetimeofapplicationforestablishmentoftheproject/companyintheBusinessUnit)
2. AsperEHSPolicy,nowastewaterisrecommendedforoff-sitedisposaland recycling, re-use, recovery (R-R-R) methods should be adoptedalong with suitable wastewater treatment practices. Direct disposalof Industrial waste to DM facilities without pre-treatment is notpermitted.
3. Aproperholdingtankwithliquidtightliner(preferably2mmHDPEliner)ofsuitablecapacity(minimum3dayscapacity).shallbeprovidedforthecollection/storageofanyindustrialwastewatergeneratedfromtheoperations.
4. Developersarerequiredtohaveanindustrialwastesystemwithintheirplotseparatefromthedomesticwaste/sewagesystem.Nodrainsfromindustrial processes will be allowed to discharge into the soakaway,stormwaterdrainage,sea,harborortheAuthority’sdrainagenetworkwithouttreatmenttostandardsacceptabletotheAuthority(refertoEnvironmentalControlRules&Requirements).
5. The developer will have to pay a one-time connection charge andaccordingtoEHStarifffortheeffluentdischargedintotheAuthoritylines (see Environmental Control Rules & Requirements). ThesechargesmaybereviewedfromtimetotimeandthedeveloperisadvisedtocontactEHSdepartmenttoobtainthelatesttariff.
6. Properspillagecollectionfacility forthespillages,whichcouldoccur
intheliquidchemicalstorage/productionareashouldbeprovided.Opendrain channels are not permitted and all drains shall be fully covered/closed.
7. Firewaterdrainage/spillagecollectiontankfittedwithflamearrestorsshallbeprovidedforchemical/paintstoragerooms/warehouses.
8. Thedrainagenetworksfor industrialshallalwaysbeseparatedfromthedomesticdrainage.
9. Drainage drawings for extensions/modifications shall include existingdrainagenetworks.
10. The A/C drains to be discharged into a properly designed soak pit ordomesticdrainagenetwork.
7.11 RAINWATER DRAINAGE
1. Rainwater is not permitted to be discharged into the sanitary drainagesystem (septic tank) and Authority’s drainage network system (whereexisting),adjacentplotorindustrialdrainagecollectionsystem.
2. All uncontaminated rainwater shall be either drained into a speciallyconstructedsoakawayorintotheapproachroad,wheresuitabledrainageprovisionsareavailable.
3. Forfurtherrequirements,section21.4ofCivilEngg.Department,“BuildingRegulations&DesignGuidelines”Edition2006shallbereferred.
7.12 FENCING & PLOT LEVELING
1. Thedevelopershouldprovideperimeterfencingtodefinetheboundaryofthepropertyandtoprovidethedegreeofsecuritythatisconsistentwiththeoperationsproposed.(ForfurtherdetailpleasereferSection8ofCivilEngg.Department,BuildingRegulations&DesignedGuidelines).
2. Inparticular circumstances, theAuthoritymay insist that the fencebecoveredwithnylonfabric/tildanet.Insuchcases,thefencedesignshallbesubstantiatedwithcalculations.
3. Fencingofopen/emptyplotforstorage/operationactivitieswithoutproperbuildingstructuresisnotpermitted.However,whereitisnecessitatetheAuthoritymaydecideandpermitforopenyardstorageinspecialcasese.g.storingSteelCoils/materialsandHeavyEarthmovingvehicles/equipment,Trucksandcarsetc.However,thiswillbepermittedwithconstructionofSanitaryBlockwithToilet,PantryandMessingRoomfortheemployees.
4. TheopenplotstorageyardforHeavymachine/equipment,Steelmaterial,
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BuildingMaterialandVehiclesetc.shallbehardpavedwithsuitablematerial such as Asphalt, Interlocking tiles, concrete etc. to ensuresafety of vehicles in the area and prevent dust generation duringoperations.
5. Inletroadfromtheplotshallbepavedwithinterlockingtiles.
7.13 VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
DesignandinstallationofallventilationandairconditioningsystemsfortypeofbuildingsshallbeinaccordancewithcurrentguidelinesofASHRAEstandards(AmericanSocietyofHeating,RefrigerationandAirconditioningEngineers).Thepurpose is to limit theaccumulationofsmoke, fumes,vapors,heatandpollutantswhichoriginateinthebuildingandwhichwouldotherwisebecomeahealthhazardandtoprovidecomfortableandsafeworkingenvironmentfortheoccupants.
1. Proper extraction/filtration systems with hood & ducting shall beprovidedforairborneemissionsfromthelaboratory/kitchen/machine/operations/chemicalmanufacturing/processingareas.Theextraction/filtrationductingshallextendtoaheightofnotlessthan3mts.abovetheroofridgewithappropriatesampling/accesspoints.Theefficiencyof the extraction/ filtration system shall be assessed during drawingreview&OperationFitnessInspectionsoftheproject.
2. ACVentilationshallbeprovidedfortheworkersmessing/dining/restroomintheIndustrial/warehouse/factoryBuildingandSecurityGuardRoom.
3. For further requirements, Section 21.6 of Civil Engg. Department,“Building Regulations & Design Guidelines” Edition 2006, shall bereferredandcomplied.
7.14 MESS AND KITCHEN:
1. Amess,pantryandKitchen(whereapplicable) shallbeconstructedoffire resistingmaterialsandcomplywith standards requiredby theAuthority.However,notethattheprovisionofkitchen/cookingisnotpermittedintheIndustrial,WarehouseandFactoryBuilding(includingoffices inthesamebuildings).AlsoReferEHS-FoodEstablishmentGuidelines
2. Floorsandwallsshallbeimpervioustomoistureandcapableofbeingcleanedbywashingdown.Floorsshallbehard-surfaced,non-absorbent&adequatelydrained.Theyshallbeconstructedwithwaterproof,non-absorbentwashablematerialswithoutfissuresorcrevices.
3. Walls shall be tiled to a height of 2.1m above floor level with glazedceramic tiles andFloorwithunglazedceramic tiles. Internalwalls shallbe smooth, waterproof, resistant to fracture, light coloured and readilycleanable.(SeealsoFoodEstablishmentGuidelinesformoredetails)
4. Drains from the mess, pantry and Kitchen (where applicable) shallincorporategreaseandpea(rice)trapsandinterceptors.
5. Workingsurfacesforpreparationoffoodaretobeofstainlesssteelorotherapproved imperviousmaterial to facilitatecleaningandmaintenanceofhygienicconditions.
6. Mechanical extraction with filtration, exhaust hoods and fans shall beprovided to all areas involving cooking activities i.e. stoves, gas rings,tandoorsetc.
7. Gaspipestocookers,ringsetc.,shallbelaidinanapprovedmannerwithapprovedmaterialsi.e.copperorsteeltubing,permanentjoints,minimumflexible hose and gas leak detection with auto shut off valve shall beprovided.
8. KitchensshallbefittedwithrecommendedfireextinguishersasdecidedbytheFireDepartment.
9. LayoutandconstructiondetailsofanytemporarycanteenrequiredduringtheperiodofconstructionshallbeapprovedbytheAuthority(EHS-Food&Health).
7.15 REFUSE DISPOSAL
1. The5x5mtr.Concretedareawiththreesidesminimum6”raisedkerb-stone for placing the Domestic waste Garbage Collection Skip shall beprovidedwithintheplotattheindustrial,warehouseandfactorybuildings.Forspecialcases(e.g.Foodestablishments,furtherrequirementsmaybeadviseddependingontype/quantityofwastegenerated).
2. Theareashallbedirectlyaccessibleforsafemaneuvering/access/fortheGarbageCollectionTruckandshallbehardpavedwithsuitablematerial.
3. Ifthereiswasteoildrums,emptypaintorchemicalscans/drumsorsolidwaste (other thandomesticwastewhich requires special approval fromtheAuthority’s),theconcretedstorageareawith4sideraisedcurbstonesawayshallbeprovided.
4. Disposalofanykindofindustrialwaste(otherthandomesticwaste)isnotpermittedtobedisposedoffinthegarbageskipprovidedforthedomesticwaste.
5. Forfurtherrequirements,section19ofCivilEngg.Department,“BuildingRegulations&DesignGuidelines”Edition2006shallbereferred.
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7.16 CHEMICAL LABORATORIES:
1. Sincealltypesofacids,alkalisandflammablematerialsareusedinthelaboratory,the
scheduleoffinishesshallbeselectedwithconsiderationtotheChemicalResistance,
MechanicalStrength,ScratchResistance,Non-absorptionofmaterials,HeatResistance,
Easeofcleaning&,Decontamination,LifeExpectancy,Easeofrepair&maintenanceand
Preventionofstaticcharge.Useofceramictilesisrecommendedasthemostsuitable
materialsinceitmeets/withstandsalltheaboverequirements.
2. Allelectricalmachine&lightingequipment/fixturesinthelaboratorywherethereischanceofaccumulationofflammablemixturesshallbeofintrinsicallysafe.
3. AneyewashshowershallbeprovidedintheChemicallaboratory.
4. Allwastefromthelabshallbetreatedasindustrialwasteandcollected/disposedoffasperEHS/DMHazardouswastedisposalprocedures.
7.17 SWIMMING POOL
1. Detailedformachine,Equipment,Filtration,Skimmer,Chlorination,Dosing,BackwashsystemandSafetyEquipmentwithrelevantdrawingsshall be submitted for obtaining approval for the Swimming Pools.Detail for the same shall be filled and submitted on the prescribed‘SwimmingPoolForm’(SeeH,S&FGuidelines)
2. Adequate number of Lifebuoys shall be provided at the swimmingpool.
3. A qualified lifeguard shall be available during the swimming pooloperationtimings.
4. AdequatenumberofBathroom,Toilet&ChangingRoomseparateforMale&Femalesshallbeprovided.
5. For further requirements, section 18 of Civil Engg. Department,“Building Regulations & Design Guidelines” Edition 2006 shall bereferred.
7.18 LOADING/UNLOADING ARRANGEMENTS :
1. Properloading/unloadingbayordockingfacilityforloading/unloading
of Containers & material etc. shall be provided at the Industrial/Warehouse/factoryBuildings.
2. For low level docking facility proper rainwater collection/pumpingoutshallbeprovided.Whereveritisnecessary,aproperGuardrails/handrails/kerbstoneshallbeprovided.WhereveritisrequiredaDockLevelershallbeprovided.
3. Suitablearrangementsshallbemadetopreventfloodingduringrain.
4. For loading/unloading operations only approved & Certified Liftingmachine/equipment/tools/tacklesshallbeused.
5. AllLiftingmachine/equipment shall drive/operatedby authorizedUAElicenseholder/operatoronly.
7.19 MACHINERY INSTALLATION
1. Machinery installation approval shall follow theMachinery InstallationProcedure(ReferH,S&FGuidelines)
2. ListofMachine/equipmentwithFloorLayoutPlananddimensionsshallbesubmittedbythelicensee/ownerofthefacilitypriortoinstallation.AllmachineryinstallationshallcomplywithapplicableEHSGuidelines.
3. Fulloperationaldetailsandtechnicalspecificationswithrelevantdrawings/brochure/catalogueetc.shallbesubmitted.
4. Minimum 1 mtr horizontal clearance from the walls/structure to themachine/equipmentandminimum2mtrs.in-betweentheeachmachine/equipment shall be maintained. All service lines & power cables etc.eithertobeputinthecoveredtrenchesorroutedthroughelevatedcabletrays/piperackandshallnotbelaiddowndirectlyonthefloor.
5. All electrical operated machine/equipment shall be fitted with ELCB’sandproperlyearthasperDEWAregulations.
6. Allmoving/rotating/dangerouspartsof themachine/equipment shallbefullycoveredandfittedwithpropersafetyguards.
7. All higher/elevated working platforms/area shall also fully covered/barricadedwithsuitable&rigidguardrail/handrails.
8. All conveyor belts shall be fully covered/enclosed to prevent dustgeneration/emission.
9. Wherever applicable full technical details/specifications/drawings forthe installation of Boiler, Heating oven, Furnace, Pressure Vessels,Compressorsandshallbesubmittedpriortoinstallation.
10. Whereverapplicablefulltechnicaldetails/specifications/drawingsfortheDustCollection,Extraction/Filtrationssystemshallbesubmittedpriortoinstallation.
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7.20 LP GAS INSTALLATION
1. DetailedengineeringdrawingsforLPGasStorageCylinder/tanksforalltypeofinstallationsincludingunderground,aboveground,mounded,withinoroutsidethebuildingwithstoragecapacity,location,piping,distribution,leakdetectionsystem,autoshutdownvalve,safedistancesfromthenearestbuilding/propertylineandsafetyprovisionsetc.shallbesubmittedpriortoinstallation.
2. Thetankdesign&installationshallmeettherequirementlaiddowninASME-Boiler&PressureVesselCode,SectionVIII,Division1&2,NFPA58andAPI2510.
3. For Bulk storage tanks, Risk Assessment Study from the PCFCapprovedRAConsultants(SeeH,S&fGuidelines)shallbecarriedoutwithpriorapprovalofScopeofWorkandsubmittedtoEHSfortheirreview/approval.
4. HydrotestcertificationfromtheapprovedThirdparty for thetanksshallbesubmitted.
5. ForLPGasfacilities,section21.5ofCivilEngg.Department,“BuildingRegulations&DesignGuidelines”Edition2006shallalsobereferred.
7.21 PAINT/BLAST BOOTHS/ROOMS
1. Spraypaintingoperations/activitiesintheopenareaisnotpermitted.Allspraypaintingoperationsshallbecarriedoutinthefullycoveredand proper designed/constructed/approved painting booth/building.Theconstructionmaterialshallbeoffireproofmaterialandacceptable& approved by Authority. The walls & flooring shall be of smoothfinishtopreventpocketingofpaintresidueandeasilycleanable.
2. Detaileddrawingsforthepaint/blastbooth/buildingfittedwithproperextraction/filtrations system shall be submitted to EHS for review/approval.
3. Allelectricalmachine/equipment/lighting/fixturesetc.inthepaintingbooth/buildingshallbeofflameproof/ignitionprooftype.
4. Outlet from extraction/filtration system shall be taken out from thebuilding, raised to minimum 3 meter from the roof ridge level andprovidedwithsamplingpointwithsafeladder/access.
5. Properpaintstorageroomforstoringpaints,thinnerandsolventetc.shallbeprovided.StorageofPaintmaterialmorethanquantityin-useforpaintingoperationsshallnotbestoredinthepaintingbooth.
6. Allelectricalequipment/lighting/fixturesetc.inthepaintstoreroomshallbeofintrinsically/ignitionprooftype.
7. Exhaustventilationsystem@10-12airchanges/hourshallbeprovidedforthePaintStoreRoom.
8. ProperSpillage/drainagecollectionprovisionshallbeprovided.
9. Theconstructionmaterial&storageracking/shelvinginsuchareasetc.shallbeoffireproofmaterialacceptable&approvedbyAuthority.
7.22 FUEL /CHEMICAL/ WASTEWATER TANK INSTALLATION
1. Detailed engineering drawings for Fuel Storage tanks for all type ofinstallationsincludingunderground,aboveground,withinoroutsidethebuildingwithstoragetankcapacity,location,piping,distribution,filling,gauzing and safe distances from the nearest building/property line andsafetyprovisionsetc.shallbesubmittedpriortoconstruction/installation.
2. AllFRP/GRP/Plasticundergroundtanksshallbeencasedwithconcreteencasement.Aproperleakdetectionsystemshallbeinstalledtodetectanyleakage.
3. Aminimum2mmthickHDPElinershallbeinstalledatthebottomofchemical/fuel/wastewatertankstopreventleaksandEHSshallbeinvitedforinspectionafterthesameislaid.
4. Forchemical/oils/wastewatertanks,concretebundwallshallbeprovided.Bundwallcalculationwith110%capacityofthetank,consideringthefreevolumeavailableafterdeductionforsubmergedtanksvolume/piping/civilworksinthebundedarea.
5. AllPipelinesshallbemarkedandcolorcodedandshallbecheckedduringtheinspection.
6. Thetankdesign&installationshallmeettherequirementlaiddowninAPI650andNFPA30.ThedesignverificationreportshallbesubmittedtoEHS.
7. Whereverrequired,forBulkstoragetanks,RiskAssessmentStudyfromthePCFCapprovedRAConsultantshallbecarriedoutwithpriorapprovalofScopeofWorkandsubmittedtoEHSfortheirreview/approval.
8. HydrotestcertificationfromtheapprovedThirdpartyforthetanksshallbesubmitted.
8.23 HARDOUS STORAGE WAREHOUSE
1. Prior to construction, Risk Assessment Study report from the PCFCapprovedRAConsultantshallbecarriedoutwithpriorapprovalofScopeofWorkandsubmittedtoEHSforthereview/approval.
2. The flooring of the chemical storage warehouse shall be lined with
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chemical/acidresistantcoating.
3. All building/warehouse facilities for storing/handling/manufacturingchemicals/dangerous goods shall be provided with Emergency EyeWashwithQuickdrenchshower.
4. A de-contamination room with storage arrangement for PersonalProtectiveEquipmentshallbeprovidedforchemicals/dangerousgoodsmanufacturing/storing/handlingfacilities.
5. Adequate number of Wind socks at prominent locations shall beprovided.
6. Adequatenumberofsafetysignboardsshallbeprovided.
7. AllRAStudyrecommendationsshallbeincorporatedinthedrawingsandsubmittedtoEHSforreview/approvalof theHazardousStorageWarehouse/buildingforissuanceofEHS-NOCforBuildingPermit.
8. All RA study recommendations shall be implemented during thedesign/constructionstageofthebuilding.Thesameshallbechecked/assessedduringtheBuildingCompletion/OperationFitnessInspectionofthefacility.
7.24 RADIOGRAPHY WORK AREAS
1. InFabrication Industry,wherever radiography is required shallhaveproperstoragepitfor“RadioIsotopes”andProperRadiographybooth/enclosureforcarryingoutradiography.
2. Detaileddrawingsforstoragepit&radiographyboothenclosurewithsafedistance(Minimumdistanceshallnotbelessthan10metersfromotheractivity/facility/buildings&boundary/fencelineofthepremises)& provisions of beacon light, warning buzzer and appropriate safetysignboardshallbesubmitted.
3. The design & construction materials of radiography enclosure shallbe adequate to limit the radiation level outside the walls/enclosure.Thedesign/thicknessofthewallenclosureshallbechecked/approvedduringthedrawingsubmissionoftheradiographyenclosure/booth.
7.25 CONSTRUCTION SITE FACILTIES
1. Theclient/consultant/contractorisresponsibletomaintainthesafetystandardsoftheirsiteandshallprovidesuitableandadequatenumberof sanitary/welfare facilities for the constructionworkers at the sitesuchasToilet,Washbasin,CoolDrinkingWater,CoveredRestRoomforlunch.
2. Port cabins or containers may be permitted for temporary use (site
office, sanitary facilitiesetc.)onlyduring theconstruction/developmentperiodoftheproject/construction.Thesamearenotpermittedforregularoperationsbytheclient.
3. Allsuchtemporaryportcabin/containersandwaste/surplusmaterialshallberemovedpriortoissuanceofBuildingCompletionCertificate.
4. The construction site shall be enclosed/barricaded from all sides withtemporary fencing with strong & rigid material which shall be safe towithstandthewindloadandacceptabletotheAuthority.
5. A refundable security deposit of AED 2,500/- for minor internalmodification,RackingandMachinery installationetc.,AED5,000/- forPlotsizeupto10,000sq.mts.andAED10,000/-forplotsizebiggerthan10,000 sq.mts. shall be paid by the Client/consultant/contractor. Therefundablesecuritydepositshallbepaidpriorto issuanceofCOC1,toPCFCFinanceDepartment,afterendorsementfromEHS.
6. Within 3 months of obtaining Building Completion Certificate, therefundablesecuritydepositshallbeclaimedfromEHSbyrespectiveclient/consultant/contractor. Failure to claim the same within the 3 monthsperiod,mayresultinforfeitureofthesecuritydeposit.
7.26 GENERAL ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
1. Equipment&Car/vehiclewashingshallbecarriedout inenclosedareawithminimum6feethighwallswithglazedceramictilesonthreesidesforcar/vehicle/heavyequipmentwashingareas.
2. For storage, Logistics & Freight Forwarding activities, detailedjustifications/calculations for truck/trailer parking, loading, unloadingareas and Car Parking Space for the staff needs to be submitted. Forsuchfacilities/activities,adequateareashallbekeptfreefortruck-trailerparking,containersgroundingandloading/unloadingactivities.
3, Battery charging area shall be provided at minimum safe distance of 5mtrs.fromthestorageareaandwithlocalexhaustventilation@8-12airchanges/hour.
4. ChangingRoomwithlockerarrangement&MessRoomforworkersshallbeprovidedineachindustrial/warehouse/factorybuilding.
5. All columns inside the warehouse (fork-lift operating areas) shall beprovided with protection bollards and painted with 100-mm wide redandwhiteoryellowandblackstrips,sametobeshowninthemachinery/rackingdrawinglayout.
6. Drawings for the generator shall be incorporated with location & itshousingdetailswithdieseltankandrelevantbrochures,pointofsmokeemission/discharge from the generatorwithdetails fornoise level proof
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provisions.
7. Allthestairs/stepsshallbeprovidedwithnon-slipperymaterials.
8. HealthClubsshallcomplywithDubaiMunicipalityrequirementasperCMSS-QP-07A-GL06.
9. For high-rise buildings, provision of Cradle for Glass Cleaning/Maintenanceactivityshallbeprovided.
10. Forindustrialprojectswithpotentialforenvironmentalcontamination,ground water monitoring wells at minimum 3 locations should beprovided to enable submission of quarterly analysis reports on thephysico-chemicalcharacteristicsofthegroundwaterasameasureandrecordofgroundwatercontamination(ifany).
11. Suitable spill containment/collection provisions shall be provided inareasofpotentialspills.
12. Proper welding booths/enclosed area constructed with fire proofmaterialtopreventUVrays/glareshallbeprovided.
13. For storing portable full/empty Gas cylinders, proper storage area,outside the warehouse/industrial/factory building away from directsunlight,andpossiblesourceofheatandignitionshallbeconstructed.
14. In premises with open storage, to prevent dust emissions and safetyofequipment/vehicles,allsuchVehicle/equipmentstorage/operatingareas&roadsshouldbehardsurfaced.
7.27 Food & Hygiene Department (Submission Requirements for Food Establishments)
1. Submitlistofproductsandsetofspecificationsheets.
2. Scale:Adetailedto-scaledrawingthatisreadable.Identifyeachroomorareaontheplans.
3. Site plan: Include facilities for skip and remote restrooms ifapplicable.
4. Floor plans: Submit plans of the entire facility, including plumbinglayout, electrical layout, reflected ceiling plan, equipment layoutdetails,andequipmentelevations.
5. Entrances, exits, loading/unloading areas and docks:Providedetailsofthese.
6. Square footage:Providesquarefootageoffoodfacilityandnumberofseatsindiningroomand/orbarifapplicable.
7. Equipment schedule and Specifications:Size,constructionanddesignspecifications for equipment suchaspreparation tables, refrigeration
units, cooking/holding/display equipment, dishwashing equipment andventilation hoods. Include manufacturers’ specification sheets and themethodof installation for all equipment;Food service sinksmustmeetapplicableinternationalstandards.
8. Finish schedule: Specify materials and finishes for floors, bases, walls,ceilings,shelving,andcabinets.Thisscheduleshouldincludethetypeofmaterial, the color, and the surface finish. Samples or specifications ofproposedfinishmaterialsmaybesubmitted.
9. Hoods:Mustbeprovidedoverallequipmentthatproducesheat,gases,smoke,orvapors.CompleteanExhaustHoodWorksheetforeachseparatehoodthatisproposed.
10. Plumbing plan: Show complete plumbing layout (include grease trap)and water heater locations. Floor sinks must be accessible for cleaningandinstalledflushwiththefloorfinish.Includespecificationsheetsforallfoodservicesinks.Allfoodservicesinksmustmeetlocalandinternationalstandards.
11. Restrooms:Mustbeprovidedforusebyemployees.Foodestablishmentswithin a retail shopping center need not provide toilet facilities withintheirboundariesifpublicrestroomsarelocatedwithin300feetofthefoodestablishment.
12. Water heater:SpecifysizeandoutputinBTU/hourofthewaterheater.Iffixturesarelocatedmorethan60feetfromthewaterheater,arecirculationpumpmustbeinstalled.
13. Hand wash sink:Asinktobeusedexclusivelyforhandwashingwithhotandcoldwatermustbeprovidedwithineachfoodpreparationareaandequippedwithmountedsoapandtoweldispensersorhanddriers.
14. Utensil washing: A three-compartment stainless steel sink with dualintegraldrainboardsisrequiredifutensilsaretobewashed.Thesinkmustbecapableofaccommodatingthelargestutensiltobewashed.Eachdrainboardshallbeaslargeasthesinkcompartments.Thethree-compartmentsinkmustdraintoafloorsink.
15. Dishwashing: Where reusable customer utensils are used, provide athree-compartmentstainlesssteelsinkwithdualintegraldrainboardsoradishwasherthatmeetslocalandinternationalstandards.
16. Food preparation sink:Establishmentsneedingaseparatesinkforfoodpreparationsuchasthawing,rinsing,orsoakingshallhaveastainlesssteelsinkthatmeetslocalandinternationalstandards.Thefoodpreparationsinkmustdraintoafloorsink.
17. Mop sink:Provideanapprovedjanitorialsinkwithhotandcoldwaterand backflow protection. Submit a specification sheet. The sink shallbe located to prevent contamination of any food preparation areas,
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food storage areas, utensils, or equipment. A wall or enclosure mayberequireddependingonlocationofthemopsink.Providespaceforstorageofamopbucketandcleaningsupplies.Acurbedutilitywashdownareamaybeusedinlieuofamopsink.
18. Grease trap, pea (rice) traps and interceptors: Provide locationand size. Check with the Environment department of EHS forrequirements.
19. Menu: Submitamenuorlistoffoodstobepreparedinthefoodfacilitywiththefollowingdetails:
ProjectedVolumes(expectedmeals/day):..............................................
Methods of food preparation: Assembly CookandServe Preparation1dayormoreinadvance Cooling&Re-heating HotorColdHoldingServiceonly
Style of Service: ToorderSelfServiceFamilyStyle Other...................................
20. AcolorcodedProcessflowchartdemonstratingflowpatternsfor:
• food(receiving,storage,preparation,service);
• foodanddishes(portioning,transport,service);
• dishes(clean,soiled,cleaning,storage);
• utensil(storage,use,cleaning);
• trashandgarbage(servicearea,holding,storage);
21. Sneeze guards:Providecompletescaledrawingsandfinishscheduleofeachsneezeguard.
22. Employee clothes storage / Dressing / Locker Rooms: A Room,enclosure, or designated area separated from toilets, food storage,food preparation areas and utensil washing areas must be providedwhereemployeesmaychangeandstoreclothes.Establishmentswithfewerthanfive(5)employeespershiftcanmeetthisrequirementbyprovidingemployeelockersorsimilarcabinets.
23. Storeroom: The required floor area of the storeroom shall bedetermined as 25% of the kitchen area or 1 square foot per seat,whicheverisgreater.Thisareamustincludecleanablemetalshelves.Shelvesmustbelocatedtoallowfor6”ofclearspacebetweenthefloorandthebottomshelf.
24. Refrigerated Stores:CalculatedTotalRefrigerated/FreezerStorageNeeds based either on seating capacity or on meals served betweendeliveries
25. Lighting: Shatterproof shields are required on lights above food
preparationareas,utensilwashingareas,andwhereopenfoodisstored.Inareaswherefoodispreparedorutensilsarewashed,lightingasrequiredshouldbeaspertheFoodEstablishmentGuidelines2002.
26. Skip area:Anareaforskipandenclosurearerequired.CheckwiththeDubaiFacilityServicesManagementforrequirements.
27. Cabinets or room for storing toxic chemicals:
28. Water supply:Thewatersupplyshallbefromanapprovedwatersystem.
29. Sewage disposal:Detailsofsewagedisposalshouldbesubmitted.CheckwithEHS-FZforrequirements.
30. Additional Required Information
a. Plan for HACCP system implementation for all manufacturingestablishment
b. Caterer
Listtheequipmentusedtoprotectfoodfromcontaminationandtomaintainproducttemperatureduring:
Transportation.............................................................................
Hotorcoldholding......................................................................
Service..........................................................................................
C. MachinesVendingPotentiallyHazardousFoods
• Attachthelabelthatwillbeaffixedtothefrontofeachmachinewiththename,physicaladdressandphonenumberofthepermittedfoodestablishmentservicingthemachine
• Attachletterofagreementorapprovalfromtheestablishmentwherethevendingmachinewouldbeinstalled.
31. Sub-leased facilities: Copyofcontractfromthemainlessee.
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TABLE NO. 1REPORTABLE DISEASES/OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES
DISEASES ACTIVITIESConditions due to physical agents and the physical demands of work
1. Inflammation,ulcerationormalignantdiseaseoftheskinduetoionizingradiation.
Workwithionizingradiation
2. Malignantdiseaseofthebonesduetoionizingradiation
Workwithionizingradiation
3. Blooddyscrasiaduetoionizingradiation.
Workwithionizingradiation
4. Cataractduetoelectromagneticradiation.
Workinvolvingexposuretoelectromagneticradiation(includingradiantheat).
5. Decompressionillness
6. Barotraumaresultinginlungorotherorgandamage
Workinvolvingbreathinggasesatincreasedpressure(includingdiving)
7. Dysbaricosteonecrosis
8. Crampofthehandorforearmduetorepetitivemovements
Workinvolvingprolongedperiodsofhandwriting,typingorotherrepetitivemovementsofthefingers,handorarm.
9. Subcutaneouscellulitisofthehand(beathand)
Physicallydemandingworkcausingsevereorpro-longedfrictionorpressureonthehand.
10. Bursitisorsubcutaneouscellulitisarisingatoraboutthekneeduetosevereorprolongedexternalfrictionorpressureatorabouttheknee(beatknee)
Physicallydemandingworkcausingsevereorpro-longedfrictionorpressureatorabouttheknee.
11. Bursitisorsubcutaneouscellulitisarisingatorabouttheelbowduetosevereorprolongedexternalfric-tionorpressureatoraboutelbow(beatelbow)
Physicallydemandingworkcausingsevereorpro-longedfrictionorpressureatorabouttheelbow.
12. Traumaticinflammationofthetendonsofthehandorforearmoroftheassociatedtendonsheaths.
Physicallydemandingwork,frequentorrepeatedmovements,constrainedposturesorextremesofextensionorflexionofthehandorwrist.
13. Carpaltunnelsyndrome Workinvolvingtheuseofhand-heldvibratingtools.
14. Hand-armvibrationsyndrome. Workinvolving:
(a) theuseofchainsaws,brushcuttersorhand-heldorhand-fedcircularsawsinforestryorwoodworking;
(b) theuseofhand-heldrotarytoolsingrindingmaterialorinsandingorpolishingmetal;
(c) theholdingofmaterialbeinggroundormetalbeingsandedorpolishedbyrotarytools;
(d) theuseofhand-heldpercussivemetal-workingtoolsortheholdingofmetalbeingworkeduponbypercussivetoolsinconnectionwithriveting,caulking,chipping,hammering,fettlingorswaging;
(e) theuseofhand-heldpoweredpercussivedrillsorhand-heldpercussivehammersinmining,quarryingordemolition,oronroadsorfootpaths(includingroadconstruction);or
(f) theholdingofmaterialbeingworkeduponbypoundingmachinesinshoemanufacture.
Infections due to biological agents
15 Anthrax (a) Workinvolvinghandlinginfectedanimals,theirproductsorpackagingcontaininginfectedmaterial;or
(b) workoninfectedsites
16 Brucellosis Workinvolvingcontactwith:
. (a) Animalsortheircarcasses(includinganypartsthereof)infectedbybrucellaortheuntreatedproductsofsame;or
(b) Laboratoryspecimensorvaccinesoforcontainingbrucella.
17 (a)Avianchlamydiosis Workinvolvingcontactwithbirdsinfectedwithchlamydiapsittaci,ortheremainsoruntreatedproductsofsuchbirds.
(b)Ovinechlamydiosis Workinvolvingcontactwithsheepinfectedwithchlamydiapsittaciortheremainsofuntreatedprod-uctsofsuchsheep.
18 Hepatitis Workinvolvingcontactwith;
(a) humanbloodorhumanbloodproducts;or
(b) anysourceofviralhepatitis.
19 Legionellosis Workonornearcoolingsystemswhicharelocatedintheworkplaceandusewater,orworkonhotwaterservicesystemslocatedintheworkplacewhicharelikelytobeasourceofcontamination.
20 Leptospirosis (a) Workinplaceswhichareliabletobeinfestedbyrats,field-mice,volesorothersmallmammals;
(b) Workatdogkennelsorinvolvingthecareorhandlingofdogs;or
TABLE 1: REPORTABLE DISEASES/OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES
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(c) Workinvolvingcontactwithbovineanimalsortheirmeatproductsorpigsortheirmeatproducts.
21 Lymedisease Workinvolvingexposuretoticks(includinginparticularworkbyforestryworkers,rangers,dairyfarmers,gamekeepersandotherpersonsengagedincountrysidemanagement).
22 Qfever Workinvolvingcontactwithanimals,theirremainsortheiruntreatedproducts.
23 Rabies Workinvolvinghandlingorcontactwithinfectedanimals.
24 Streptococcussuis Workinvolvingcontactwithpigsinfectedwithstreptococcussuis,orwiththecarcasses,productsorresiduesofpigssoaffected.
25 Tetanus Workinvolvingcontactwithsoillikelytobecon-taminatedbyanimals.
26 Tuberculosis Workwithpersons,animals,humanoranimalre-mainsoranyothermaterialwhichmightbeasourceofinfection.
27 Anyinfectionreliablyattributabletotheperformanceoftheworkspecifiedintheentryoppositehereto.
Workwithmicro-organisms;workwithliveordeadhumanbeingsinthecourseofprovidinganytreat-mentorserviceorinconductinganyinvestigationinvolvingexposuretobloodorbodyfluids;workwithanimalsoranypotentiallyinfectedmaterialderivedfromanyoftheabove.
Conditions due to substances
28 Poisoningsbyanyofthefollowing: Anyactivity
(a) acrylamidemonomer;
(b) arsenicoroneofitscompounds;
(c) benzeneorahomologueofbenzene;
(d) berylliumoroneofitscompounds;
(e) cadmiumoroneofitscompounds;
(f) carbondisulphide;
(g) diethylenedioxide(dioxan);
(h) ethyleneoxide;
(i) leadoroneofitscompounds;
(j) manganeseoroneofitscompounds;
(k) mercuryoroneofitscompounds;
(l) methylbromide;
(m) nitrochlorobenzene,oranitro-oramino-orchloro-derivativeofbenzeneorofahomologueofbenzene;
(n) oxidesofnitrogen;
(o) phosphorusoroneofitscompounds.
29 Cancerofabronchusorlung (a) Workinoraboutabuildingwherenickelisproducedbydecompositionofagaseousnickelcompoundorwhereanyindustrialprocesswhichisancillaryorincidentaltothatprocessiscarriedon;or
(b) Workinvolvingexposuretobis(chloromethyl)etheroranyelectrolyticchromiumprocess(excludingpassivation)whichinvolvehexavalentchromiumcompounds,chromateproductionorzincchromatepigmentmanufacture.
30 Primarycarcinomaofthelungwherethereisaccompanyingevidenceofsilicosis
Anyoccupationin:
(a) Glassmanufacture;
(b) Sandstonetunnelingorquarrying;
(c) Thepotteryindustry;
(d) Metaloremining;
(e) Slatequarryingorslateproduction;
(f) Claymining;
(g) Theuseofsiliceousmaterialsasabrasives;
(h) Foundrywork;
(i) Granitetunnelingorquarrying;or
(j) Stonecuttingormasonry;
31 Canceroftheurinarytract. 1. Workinvolvingexposuretoanyofthefollowingsubstances:
(a) Beta-napthylamineormethylene-bis-ortho-chloroaniline;
(b) Diphenylsubstitutedbyatleastonenitroorprimaryaminogrouporbyatleastonenitroandprimaryaminogroup(includingbenzidine);
(c) Anyofthesubstancesmentionedinsub-paragraph(b)aboveiffurtherringsubstitutedbyhalogeno,methylormethoxygroups,butnotbyothergroups;or
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(d) Thesaltsofanyofthesubstancesmen-tionedinsub-paragraphs(a)to(c)above
2. Themanufactureofauramineormagenta.
32 Bladdercancer WorkinvolvingexposuretoaluminiumsmeltingusingtheSoderbergprocess.
33 Angiosarcomaoftheliver (a) Workinoraboutmachineryorapparatususedthepolymerizationofvinylchloridemonomer,aprocesswhich,forthepurposesofthissub-paragraph,comprisesalloperationsuptoandincludingthedryingoftheslurryproducedbythepolymerizationandthepackagingofthedriedproduct;or
(b) Workinabuildingorstructureinwhichanypartoftheprocessreferredtointheforegoingsub-paragraphtakesplace.
34 Peripheralneuropathy Workinvolvingtheuseorhandlingoforexposuretothefumesoforvapourcontainingn-hexaneormethyln-butylketone.
35 Chromeulcerationof:(a) thenoseorthroat;or(b) theskinofthehandsorforearm
Workinvolvingexposuretochromicacidortoanyotherchromiumcompound.
36 Folliculitis )
37 Acne Workinvolvingexposuretomineraloil,tar,pitchorarsenic.
38 Pneumoconiosis(excludingasbestosis)
1. (a) Themining,quarryingorworkingofsilicarockortheworkingofdriedquartzosesand,anydrydepositorresidueofsilicaoranydryadmixturecontainingsuchmaterials(includinganyactivityinwhichanyoftheaforesaidoperationsarecarriedoutinci-dentallytotheminingorquarryingofothermineralsortothemanufactureofarticlescontainingcrushedorgroundsilicarock);or
(b) Thehandlingofanyofthematerialsspecifiedintheforegoingsub-paragraphinorincidentallytoanyoftheoperationsmentionedthereinorsubstantialexposuretothedustarisingfromsuchoperations.
2 Thebreaking,crushingorgrindingofflint,theworkingorhandlingofbroken,crushedorgroundflintormaterialscontainingsuchflintorsubstantialexposuretothedustarisingfromanysuchoperation.
3. Sandblastingbymeansofcompressedairwiththeuseofquartzosesandorcrushedsilicarockorflintorsubstantialexposuretothedustarisingfromsuchsandblasting
4 Workinafoundryortheperformanceof,orsubstantialexposuretothedustarisingfrom,anyofthefollowingoperations:(a) thefreezingofsteelcastingsfromadherent
siliceoussubstanceor;(b) thefreezingofmetalcastingsfromadherent
siliceoussubstance:(i) byblastingwithanabrasivepropelled
bycompressedair,steamorawheel,or
(ii) bytheuseofpowerdriventools.
5. Themanufactureofchinaorearthenware(includingsanitaryearthenware,electricalearth-enwareandearthenwaretiles)andanyactivityinvolvingsubstantialexposuretothedustarisingtherefrom.
6. Thegrindingofmineralgraphiteorsubstantialexposuretothedustarisingfromsuchgrinding.
7. Thedressingofgraniteoranyigneousrockbymasons,thecrushingofsuchmaterialsorsub-stantialexposuretothedustarisingfromsuchoperations.
8. Theuseorpreparationforuseofanabrasivewheelorsubstantialexposuretothedustarisingtherefrom.
9. (a) Workundergroundinanymineinwhichoneoftheobjectsoftheminingoperationsisthegettingofthematerial;
(b) theworkingorhandlingabovegroundatanycoal or tin mine of any materials extractedtherefrom or any operation incidentalthereto;
(c) the trimming of coal in any ship, barge,lighter, dockorharbouror at anywharf orquay;or
(d) the sawing, splitting or dressing of slate oranyoperationincidentalthereto.
10. Boilerscalingorsubstantialexposuretothedustarisingtherefrom.
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11. Themanufactureorworkincidentaltothemanufactureofcarbonelectrodesbyanin-dustrialundertakingforuseintheelectrolyticextractionofaluminiumfromaluminiumoxideandanyactivityinvolvingsubstantialexposuretothedusttherefrom.
40 Byssinosis Thespinningormanipulationofraworwastecot-tonofflax,carriedoutineachcaseinaroominafactory,togetherwithanyotherworkcarriedoutinsucharoom.
41 Mesothelioma
42 Lungcancer
43 Asbestosis (a) Theworkingorhandlingofasbestosoranyadmixtureofasbestos;
(b) Themanufactureorrepairofasbestostextilesorotherarticlescontainingorcomposedofasbestos:
(c) Thecleaningofanymachineryorplantusedinanyoftheforegoingoperationsandofanycham-bers,fixturesandappliancesforthecollectionofasbestosdust;or
(d) Substantialexposuretothedustarisingfromanyoftheforegoingoperations.
Cancerofthenasalcavityorassociatedairsinuses
1.(a) Workinoraboutabuildingwherewoodenfurnitureismanufactured;
(b) workinabuildingusedforthemanufactureoffootwearorcomponentsoffootwearmadewhollyorpartlyofleatherorfibreboard;or
(c) Workataplaceusedwhollyormainlyfortherepairoffootwearmadewhollyorpartlyofleatherorfibreboard.
2. Workinoraboutafactorybuildingwherenickelisproducedbydecompositionofagaseousnickelcompoundorinanyprocesswhichisancillaryorincidentalthereto.
45 Occupationaldermatitis Workinvolvingexposuretoanyofthefollowingagents:(a) Epoxyresinsystems;(b) Formaldehydeanditsresins;(c) Metalworkingfluids;(d) Chromate(hexavalentandderivedfrom
trivalentchromium);(e) Cement,plasterorconcrete;
(f) Acrylatesandmethacrylates;(g) Colophony(rosin)anditsmodifiedproducts;(h) Glutaraldehyde;(i) Mercaptobenzothiazole,thiurams,substituted
paraphenylene-diaminesandrelatedrubberprocessingchemicals;
(j) Biocides,anti-bacterials,preservativesordisinfectants;
(k) Organicsolvents;(l) Antibioticsandotherpharmaceuticalsand
therapeuticagents;(m)Strongacids,strongalkalis,strongsolutions(e.g.
brine)andoxidisingagentsincludingdomesticbleachorreducingagents;
(n) Hairdressingproductsincludinginparticulardyes,shampoos,bleachesandpermanentwavingsolutions;
(o) Soapsanddetergents;(p) Plantsandplant-derivedmaterialincludingin
particularthedaffodil,tulipandchrysanthemumfamilies,theparsleyfamily(carrots,parsnips,parsleyandcelery),garlicandonion,hardwoodsandthepinefamily;
(q) Fish,shell-fishormeat;(r) Sugarorflour;or(s) Anyotherknownirritantorsensitisingagent
includinginparticularanychemicalbearingthewarning“maycausesensitisationbyskincontact”or“irritatingtotheskin”.
46 Extrinsicalveolitis(includingfarmer’slung)
Exposuretomoulds,fungalsporesorheterologousproteinsduringworkin:(a) agriculture,horticulture,forestry,cultivationof
ediblefungiormaltworking;(b) loading,unloadingorhandlingmouldyvegetable
matterorediblefungiwhilstsameisbeingstored;
(b) caringfororhandlingbirds;or(c) handlingbagasse.
47 Occupationalasthma Workinvolvingexposuretoanyofthefollowingagents:(a) isocyanates;(b) platinumsalts;(c) fumesarisingfromtheuseofrosinasasoldering
flux;(d) proteolyticenzymes;
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(e) fumesordustarisingfromthemanufacture,transportoruseofhardeningagents(includingepoxyresincuringagents)basedonphthalicanhydride,tetrachlorophthalicanhydride,trimelliticanhydrideortriethylene-tetramine;
(f) animalsincludinginsectsandotheranthropodsusedforthepurposesofresearchoreducationinlaboratories;
(g) dustsarisingfromthesowing,cultivation,harvesting,drying,handling,milling,transportorstorageofbarley,oats,rye,wheatormaizeorthehandling,milling,transportorstorageofflourmadetherefrom;
(h) Antibiotics;(i) cimetidine;(j) wooddust;(k) ispaghula;(l) castorbeandust;(m)ipecacuanha;(n) azodicarbonamide;(o) animals including insects and other anthropods
(whetherintheirlarvalformsornot)usedforthepurposesofpestcontrolorfruitcultivationorthelarval formsof animalsused for thepurposesofresearchoreducationorinlaboratories;
(p) glutaraldehyde;(q) persulphatesaltsorhenna;(r) crustaceansorfishorproductsarisingfromthese
inthefoodprocessingindustry;(s) reactivedyes;(t) soyabean;(u) teadust;(v) greencoffeebeandust;(w) fumesfromstainlesssteelwelding;(x) anyothersensitizingagent,includinginparticular
any chemical bearing the warning “may causesensitizationbyinhalation”.
48 InfectuousDiseases Cholera,Typhoid,paratyphoid,Salmonallosis,BacillaryDysentery,PulmonaryTubercolosis,Brucoliosis,Leprosy,Diphtheria,Pertusis,ScarletFever,MeningococcalMeningitis,Tetanus,AcutePoliomyelitis,SmallPox,ChickenPox,Measles,Rubella,ViralHaemorrhagicfever,Hepatitis,Rabies,Mumps,Trachoma,Malaria,Opthalmia(Neonato-rum),Leptospirosis,HIV,ARC,Meningitis,ViralEncephalitis.
TwocategoriesofThresholdLimitValuesareshownhere:
a) TimeWeighedAverage(TWA)-thetimeweighedaverageconcentrationforanormal8-hourworkdayor40-hourwork-week,towhichnearlyallworkersmaybeexposed,daytoday,withoutadverseeffect.
b) ShortTermExposureLimit(STEL)–themaximumconcentrationtowhichworkerscanbeexposedforaperiodofupto15minutescontinuously.
NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE TWA STEL
Ammonia 25ppm 35ppm
Arsine 0.05ppm 0.05ppm
Asbestos 5fibresperml,more
than5uminlength
Butylacetate 150ppm 200ppm
Carbonmonoxide 50ppm 400ppm
Carbontetrachloride–skin 10ppm 25ppm
Chlorinegas 1ppm 3ppm
Chromicacid 0.1mg/m3 0.1mg/m3
o-Dichlorobenzene…C 50ppm 50ppm
p-Dichlorobenzene 75ppm 110ppm
Dicholoroethylether-skin 5ppm 10ppm
1.2Dichloroethylene 200ppm 250ppm
Ethylether 400ppm 500ppm
Ethylacetate 400ppm 400ppm
Fluorine 1ppm 2ppm
Formaldehyde…C 2ppm 2ppm
Gasoline 500ppm 500ppm
HydrogenChloride…C 5ppm 5ppm
Hydrogencyanide-skin 10ppm 15ppm
HydrogenFluoride 3ppm 3ppm
HydrogenSulphide 10ppm 15ppm
Lead,inorganic,fumesanddusts 0.15mg/m3 0.45mg/m3
LPG(LiquidifiedPetroleumGas) 1000ppm 1250ppm
Malathion–skin 10mg/m3 10mg/m3
Mercury(Alkylcompounds)-skin 0.001ppm 0.003ppm
Mercury(Allformsexceptalkyl) 0.05mg/m3 0.15mg/m3
TABLE 2: MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LIMITS FOR INDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS (GASES)
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Methanol-skin 200ppm 250ppm
Monochlorobenzene 75ppm 75ppm
Methylmercaptan 0.5ppm 0.5ppm
Methylmethacrylate 100ppm 125ppm
Nitricacid 2ppm 4ppm
Nitrobenzene-skin 1ppm 2ppm
Nitrogendioxide…C 5ppm 5ppm
Phosgene(carbonylchloride) 0.1ppm 0.05ppm
Phosphine 0.3ppm 1ppm
Silicadust(50%respirable)–various 0.15–0.3mg/m3
Sulphurdioxide 5ppm 5ppm
Sulphuricacid 1mg/m3 1mg/m3
Tetraethyllead(TEL) 0.1mg/m3 0.3mg/m3
Tetramethyllead(TML) 0.15mg/m3 0.45mg/m3
Trichloroethylene 100mg/m3 150ppm
Vanadiumperntoxide-dust 0.5mg/m3 1.5mg/m3
-fume….C 0.05mg/m3 0.05mg/m3
Zincoxidefume 5mg/m3 10mg/m3
Notes:
p.p.m. – Partsofvapourorgaspermillionpartsofairbyvolumeat25°Cand760mmmercurypressure.
mg/m3– Milligramsofsubstancepercubicmetreofair.
C – Theconcentrationthatshouldnotbeexceededeveninstantaneously.
Theabovelistonlyrepresentsafewofthesubstancesusedinindustry.Inthecaseofsubstancesnotinthelist,referencemustbemadetothecurrentissueof“Occupa-tionalExposureLimit (year)” revisedandreprintedannuallyby theU.K.Health&SafetyExecutiveasGuidanceNoteEH40/(year).
TABLE NO. 2- A: MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LIMITS FOR INDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS (DUST)
SUBSTANCE MAX. ALLOWABLE LIMITS (mg/m3)
Respirable Dust
Crystallize Silica (quartz) 0.1
Un-crystallize silica (graphite) 2.5
Asbestos (crisotile) 2(fiber/cm3)
Total Dust
Un-crystallize silica (graphite) 10
Stone wool 10
Silica jell 10
Portland cement 10
Dust From Biological Sources
Hard wood vapors 1
Soft wood vapors 5
Inorganic Lead 1
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TABLE NO. 3: TESTING OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND PRESSURE VESSELS
Boilers/Pressure Vessels - 12 months internal and external, when all parts in-clude blow down valve, safety valve and pressure gauge opened for inspection. On completion of inspection working test has to be carried out and safety valve floated.
Air Receivers - 12 months of the internal and external examina-tion.
Passenger Lifts - Inspection after every 6 months.
Lifting tackles/
Lifting Equipment - Inspection after every 12 months
TABLE NO. 4: OCCUPATIONAL NOISE
Ineveryworkplace,suitablemeasuresshallbetakenbytheoccupiertoensurethatnoworker is exposed to continuous sound levels exceeding the maximum exposure levelgiveninthefollowingtable:
SOUND LEVEL IN DB(A)MAXIMUM NO. OF HOURS OF EXPOSURE PER EMPLOYEE PER WORK DAY HOURS
Upto85 8
92 6
95 4
97 3
100 2
102 1.5
105 1
110 0.5
115 0.25
morethan115 0
Thefollowingdutiesarelaidonemployers:
1. Tomake(andupdatewherenecessary)aformalnoiseassessment,whereemployeesarelikelytobeexposedto:
a) Firstactionlevelorabove85dB(A)
b) Peakactionlevel
2. Toprovide,attherequestofanemployee,suitableandefficientpersonalearprotec-tionwhereemployeesarelikelytobeexposedto85dB(A)orabovebutlessthan90dB(A).
3. Todesignateearprotectionzone.
4. Todesignate ear protection zone, indicating that it is an ear protection zonewithsigns,informingthatearprotectionmustbeworn.
5. The manufacturers and suppliers of noisy machinery to design and construct suchmachinery, so that the risks from noise emissions are reduced to the lowest level.Informationonnoiseemissionsmustbeprovidedwhenspecifiedlevelsarereached.
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TABLE NO. 5: SUITABLE LIGHTING
Thelightingilluminancelevelsindicatedinthefollowingtableshallbetheminimumallowedinthelistedoperations:
SL OPERATIONS LUX
1 Operationsnotrequiringaccuracyliketheascertainmentoflargeobjects. 50
2
Operationsrequiringsomeaccuracyliketheassemblyofmachineparts,grindingofgrainsandstonesandsimilarprimaryindustrialoperations,chambersofsteamboilers,sectionswheretheproductisputinlargecontainers,equipmentstorehousesandapparatusesusedinsemi-accurateoperations.
100
3
Assemblyofsimplepartsliketurneryandmouldingwhichdonotrequireaccuracyandtestconductedonproductsandmachinesandthesewingoflightcolouredclothes,thestoringoffoodstuff,themanufacturingofwoodenplanks,leatherandsimilaroperations.
200
4Operationsrequiringaccuracyliketurneryandlatheworkswhichrequiresaverageaccuracy,andofficework,finaloperationsinproductionandsimilaroperations
250
5
Operationswhichrequireagreatdealofaccuracyliketheassemblyofsmallpartsandaccurateturneryandfitterworks,thecuttingandreshapingofglass,accuratecarpenting,officework,drawingandsimilaroperations.
300
6
Operationsrequiringextremeaccuracyandpatiencesuchastestsconductedwithextremeaccuracy,testsconductedonsmallorsubtletoolsandmachinery,themanufacturingofpreciousstonesandwatches,assemblyofprintingpressletters,theweavingofdarkcolouredclothesandsimilaroperations.
500
Notes:
1. Only safetyhasbeenconsidered,becausenoperceptionofdetail isneededandvisualfatigueisunlikely.However,whereitisnecessarytoseedetailtorecognizehazardsorwhereerrorinperformingthetaskcouldputsomeoneelseatrisk,thefigureshouldbeincreasedtothatforworkrequiringtheperceptionofdetail.
2. Thepurposeistoavoidvisualfatigue;theluminanceshallbeadequateforsafetypurposes.
TABLE NO. 6: STEAM BOILER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
PriortoanysteamboilerinstallationintheFreeZone,thefollowingHealth,SafetyandEnvironmentProtectionGuidelinesaretobefulfilled:
A. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION GUIDELINES:
1. Detailsofsteamboiler/heater:capacity,fueltype,fuelrate,sulphurcontentetc.tobeprovided.
2. Boilerroomheightanyadjacentbuildingheighttobeprovided.BoilerchimneyheightcalculationwillbeprovidedbyEHStotheclient.
3. Thefueltankshouldbebundedwithimperviousbundwall includingthebundfloor.The same shouldbedesigned toconfine fuelof110% fuel tankcapacityandundergroundbundedareatobelinedwithHDPElining.Detailsofbundwallvolumecalculation&designshouldbeprovided.
4. Properdrainage facility shouldbeprovided for theboiler condensateandblowdownas approvedbyEHS, away from thedomesticdrainageof the facility.Adetaileddrawinginthisregardshouldbeprovided.
5. ReferPCFCEnvironmentalGuideline.(2004)No.2forLargeBoilers&Furnac-es.
6. Propersamplingpoint&access laddertobeprovidedonchimneyforemissionqualitychecks.
B. HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES:
1. Boilers shouldbe installedata safedistance fromproductionorotherworkingareasandtobeprotected(atleast3mts.).Entryistoberestrictedintheboilerroomsforauthorizedpersonnelonly.
2. Theboilershouldbecheckedandcertifiedbyaccreditedthirdparty(incaseofnewboiler,manufacturer’scertificateisacceptable)everyyear.Thetest&certi-ficationshouldcoveralltheboiler’ssafetydevices,gauges,internalandexternalconditionsetc.
3. AllSafetydevicesoftheBoilermustbecheckedbeforestartingandthesafetyde-vicesaswellaspressuregaugesandwaterlevelmetershouldbelocatedataheightofnotmorethan1.5mfromthegroundlevel.
4. BoilerdesignshouldmeetASMEboiler&pressurevesselcodes.
5. Asuitablestopvalve/valvesbywhichtheboilervesselortheboilersystemmaybeisolatedfromothervesselsorsourceofsupplyofpressuretobeprovided.
6. ConditionsmentionedinArticle(16)oftheMinisterialDecision32of1982onthepreventionofpreventivemethodsandmeasuresfortheprotectionoflabourfromtheriskofworktobefulfilledandacknowledged.
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TABLE NO. 7: FIRST AID TRAINING
FirstaidtrainingshouldbegivenbyEHSApprovedagencies(SeeH,S&FGuidelines)suchas:
i) Registeredmedicalpractitioner/nurseswithknowledge&experienceoffirstaidinworkplace.
ii) Qualified teachers or graduates/lecturers with current first aid certificates fromAuthorityapprovedorganization,orLaytrainersholdingacertificatefromHS&Eapprovedorganization,suchcertificatebeingrenewableeverytwoyears.
The number of appointed and/or first aiders in different workplaces should be inaccordancewiththefollowingtableofrequirements:
CATEGORY OF RISK FIRST-AID PERSONNEL
LOWRISK(e.g.shops,offices,libraries):• fewerthan50employed• between50&200employed• morethan100employed
• atleastoneappointedperson• atleastonefirst-aider• onemorefirst-aidertoevery100
MEDIUMRISK(e.g. light engineering and assembly work,foodprocessing,warehousing):• fewerthan20employed• between20&100employed• morethan100employed
• atleasttwoappointedpersons• atleasttwofirst-aidersforevery50• onemorefirst-aiderforevery100
HIGHRISK(e.g.mostconstruction,slaughterhouses,chemicalmanufacture,extensiveworkwithdangerousmachinery):•fewerthan5employed•between5&10employed•morethan50employed
•atleasttwoappointedpersons•atleasttwofirst-aiders•onemorefirst-aiderforevery50
HIGHRISKincludingriskofpoisoningforwhichtreatmentwithanantidotemaybeneeded,orwherehazardjustifiesadditionalfirst-aidfacilitiy
•atleasttwofirst-aidertrainedinthespecificemergencyaction
Acertificateofqualificationasafirst-Aiderisvalidfortwoyears,afterwhicharefreshercourse,followedbyfurtherexaminationisnecessarybeforethepersoncanbegranteda further certificate. First-Aiders should be trained in following techniques and beknowledgeableabout:
a) Resuscitation; j) Treatmentofminorinjuries;
b) Treatmentandcontrolofbleeding; k) Treatmentofburnsandscalds;
c) Treatmentofshock; l) Eyeirritation;
d) Managementofunconsciouscasualty; m) Poisons;
e) Contentsoffirst-aidrooms;n) Treatment of a casualty overcome by gas/
fumes
f) Purchasingfirst-aidsupplies; o) Simplerecordkeeping;
g) Transportofcasualties; p) Personalhygieneintreatingwounds;and
h) Recognitionofillness;q) Communication and delegation in an
emergency.i) Treatmenttoinjuriestobones,musclesand
joints;
Work places must have first-aid facility established in accordance with the followingtable:
1–50 50-150 150-250 250–1000Morethan
1000
No.ofFirst-aidboxesstocked
1 2 2 Ineachworkarea
First-aidroom Yes Yes Yes
Trainedcertifiedfirst-aidstaff
Yes Yes
NurseorDoctor Yes
TABLE NO. 7: FIRST AID TRAINING
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TABLE NO. 8: ACCIDENT / INCIDENT NOTIFICATION FORM
Section-1 Details Of Person Making This Report
Name,Company Position:
ContactNo.&Address:
Date&TimeofReport: Signature:
Section-2 Accident / Incident Details
Project/BusinessName&Address:
ExactLocationOfAccident/Incident:
NameofMainContractor/BusinessSeniorManager: ContactNumber:
NatureOfAccident/IncidentDangerousOccurrenceFatalityMajorOver3DayFire PropertyDamageEnvironmentalDisturbance
DateOfAccident/Incident: TimeofAccident/Incident:
Accident/IncidentReportedBy:(Name&Position)
NameOfInjuredPerson(s)IfKnown? Trade:
TypeOfInjury:BruiseSprainFractureCutAmputationCrush BurnElectricShockPunctureWoundOther (State)______________________
Natureofworkofinjuredperson:
EmployerOfInjuredPerson:
DetailsOfPlant/Equipment
InvolvedInAccident/Incident:
Accident/IncidentCausalFactors: LackOfTrainingUnsafeActUnsafeConditionPoorSupervision
(tick/selectmostrelevantcause) ManagementSystemFailureOther(State)_____________
Section-3 Brief Details Of The Accident / Incident.
Section-4 Immediate Actions Taken.
Section-5 Witnesses to the Accident / Incident.
Name Position Company Contact Nos.
• Ifnecessarycontinueonaseparatepieceofpaperandattachtothisform.
• IncaseofallreportableaccidentsthisformmustbefaxedtoEHSwithin24hoursoftheaccident(04)8818857/8817023
• In the case of fatal or major incident, EHS must be first notified by calling (04) 8833111immediately
• Anycontractorfailingtogiverequiredinformationorprovidingfalseinformationwillbeliabletofurtheractionbeingtaken
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PART - II :
FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE PREVENTION & FIRE/
EMERGENCY CONTROL REGULATIONS
Section 1 : SCOPE
1. Theprovisionsoftheseregulationsestablishminimumfireprotectionrequirements/prescriptivecriteriaforbuildings,facilitiesorstructureswithinPCFCjurisdiction.Therequirements/criteriareflecttheneedfortheprotectionoflifeandpropertywhiletakingintoaccounttheassessedrisksassociatedwiththebuildings,facilitiesorstructures,theircontentsandqualityassuranceandsafeguardsbefore,duringandafterconstruction.
2. The provisions shall be applicable to all new and all types of existing buildings,facilitiesorstructuresandtheircontentsandpermittedactivitieswhetherconsideredpermanentortemporary,mobile&stationaryequipment,waterfrontfacilitiesandshoreprotectionforshipswithinPCFCjurisdiction.
3. Theprovisionsshallalsobeapplicabletoconstruction,alteration,repair,equipment,useandoccupancy,maintenance,relocation&demolitionofanybuilding,facilityorstructureoranyappurtenancesconnectedorattachedtosuchbuildings,facilitiesorstructureswithinPCFCjurisdiction.
4. The provisions primarily address those construction, protection and occupancyfeaturesnecessarytominimizedangertolife&property.
5. Allprovisionsoftheseregulationsarebasedalmostonfunctionalrequirementsanddonotencompassdetaileddimensionalandtechnicalspecifications.
6. The provisions are mandatory. Also, all requirements placed hereunder at everyGuideline Notes and the ones contained in Appendices to these regulationsare mandatory with relation to the principal matter to which they stand asrequirements.
7. Theprovisionsshallbeusedconsistentlyasamandatoryreferencedocumentforthedevelopmentofdetaileddocuments(includingscope,basisofdesign,technicalrequirements,plans,designdrawings&specificationsetc.)bytheconsultingservices,includingthatoffireprotectionexperts/specialists,hiredbythedevelopers/lessees/licensees.Theprovisionsshallnotbeusedinlieuofdetaileddocumentsthatarerequiredtobesodeveloped.
8. Ports,Customs&FreeZoneCorporation(PCFC)hasadoptedbyreferenceNationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA)USAanditscompanionCodes,standardsandpublicationsincludingtheirofficialdefinitions,forapplicationoftheirprescriptivedesigncriteria/requirementswithinPCFCjurisdiction.
9. Theterm“AuthorityHavingJurisdiction(AHJ)”asusedinNFPAcodes,standardsandpublicationsreferencedintheseregulationsindicatestheofficeofresponsibilityi.e. The Competent Department : EHS-Fire Department, as represented by itsofficersincludingVicePresident/ChiefFireOfficerandhisdeputyforenforcing(i)the requirementsofNFPAand its companioncodes, standards andpublications(ii)provisionsoftheseregulations(iii)requirementsofEHS-FireDepartmentand(iv) applicable statutes and regulationsofUAE /DubaiGovernments; andVicePresident / Chief Fire Office of EHS-Fire Dept is the person who is ultimately
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responsible to PCFC/EHS management for the enforcement of the foregoingrequirements, statutes, rules & regulations and for the delivery of fire, non-fireandemergencymedicalservices(i.e.ambulanceservicesinaccordancewithDOHprotocol).
10. Certainrequirementsandrecommendations[thatmaynotbecoveredinNFPAcodes/publications/standards]thatarenecessarilyrecommendedbytheEHS-FireDepartmentonacase-by-casebasisshallbecompliedwithnotwithstandingmerecompliancewithNFPAcodes/publications/standards.
11. In the event of any conflict between the text of the references cited hereinin regard toNFPAand its companioncodes, standards andpublications, thetextoftherelevantandapplicablecodes,standardsandpublicationsshalltakeprecedence.
12. Omissionofanyspecificreferencesorcrossreferences,inregardtoanyNFPAand its companion codes, standards and publications, shall not relieve thedevelopers/lessees/licenseesoftheirobligationtocomplyingwithsuchcodes,standardsandpublicationshavingregulatoryjurisdictioneffectandforce.
13. Where the situation and the context warrants, the consultants includingfire protection experts / specialists shall be obligated to gather the explicitinterpretationofthewordsofanyprovisionsoftheseregulationsfromEHS-FireDept/AHJandnotfromwhattheyprofessittobewhentheyhavetranslatedtheirself-assumptionorintentionintorequirements.
14. WhereappropriaterelevantandcurrentstatutesandregulationsofUAE/DubaiGovernmentsshallbeapplicable.
15. Insurance:Developers/lessees/licenseesarerequiredtohavetheirlandsandpremisesinsuredagainstFire,ExplosionandPerils.
Section 2 : EQUIVALENCIES
1. EquivalenciestoanyestablishedprescriptivecriteriaofNFPAanditscompanioncodes, standards and publications, the provisions of these regulations may beapprovedbytheEHS-FireDept/AHJ,ifthealternativefireprotectionengineeringdesign provides an equivalent level of fire protection and life safety. Writtenrequests forapprovalshall include justification,hazardanalysis,criteriausedandotherpertinentdata.
2. Lack of funds and time deadlines of projects shall not be considered sufficientjustification for deviation from the established criteria requirements andprovisions.
3. Approvedequivalenciesandalternativesshallonlyapplytothespecificbuilding,facilityorstructureinvolvedinextraordinarycasewherenotechnicalalternativesexist;andshallnotconstituteblanketapprovalforsimilarcases.
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Section 3 : WAIVERS
1. Written request for waiver to any established prescriptive criteria of NFPAand its companion codes, standards and publications or provisions of theseregulations shall be submitted toEHS-FireDept/AHJ fordeterminationpriorto commencement of building constructions. The same shall demonstratethattheprovisions,criteriaorrequirementscannotbetechnicallyexecuted,ortheirexecutionwillincreaseahazardorcreateanewhazardandnotechnicalalternativesexist.Writtenrequestforwaiversshallincludejustification,hazardanalysis,alternativesconsideredandotherpertinentdata.
2. Lackoffundsandtimedeadlinesofprojectsshallnotbeconsideredsufficientjustification for deviation from the established criteria, requirements orprovisions.
3. Waivers, if given expressly by EHS-Fire Dept / AHJ, shall only apply to thespecificbuilding,structure,facilityorprojectinvolvedandshallnotconstituteblanketapprovalforsimilarcases.
Section 4 : ABSENCE OF CRITERIA
1. WhenaspecificapplicationisnotcoveredbythecriteriaortheprovisionsofNFPA codes, standards & publications; other international building codes,recognized industry standards and standard engineering practices shall befollowedwithpriorandexpressapprovalofEHS-FireDepartment/AHJ.
2. WhereappropriatetheprovisionofPart-2(Equivalencies)shallapply.
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Section 5 : EXISTING BUILDINGS, FACILITIES
1. Existingbuildings,facilitiesorstructures:
i. Existing buildings, facilities or structures that meet the requirements ofNFPA101forexistingoccupanciesdonothavetobemodifiedtocomplywithprovisionsoftheseregulations.
ii. ExistingBuildings,facilitiesorstructuresthatdonotmeettherequirementsof NFPA 101 for existing facilities and in the opinion of the CompetentDepartment, presentmajorfire risks, shall bebroughtup to, at least, theminimumNFPA101requirements,includingsprinklerretrofit.
iii. Ifthefacilitycannotbebroughtuptotheminimumrequirementsforexistingoccupancies and a renovation, modernization or rehabilitation project isrequired,thatprojectshallmeettherequirementsfornewconstructionasstipulatedintheseregulations.
iv. Anychanges inoccupancy shall require thebuilding, facilityor structuretomeet the requirements fornewconstruction for thenewoccupancyasstipulatedintheseregulations.
2. SustainmentandRestoration:
Newworkaccomplishedinexistingbuildings,facilitiesorstructuresaspartofrepair,restorationandsustainmentactions/projectsshallmeettherequirementsfor new construction as stipulated in these regulations. Sustainment andrestorationefforts shall lookbeyondthescopeofworktoensurethat thefireprotection,includinglifesafety,featuresarenotbeingcompromisedordesignedonlyfortheportionofthebuilding,facilitiesorstructurethatisbeingrepaired.Therepairproject,ifpossible,shallincludeabasistosupporttheentirebuilding,facilityorstructure i.e. ifconsideringprovidingafirealarmextenderpaneltotheexistingantiquatedfirealarmcontrolpanel,ensurethepanelbeingprovidedhasthecapabilitytosupporttheentirebuildingfacilityorstructuresothatanyadditionalprojectscanutilizethenewpanelwithouthavingtoremovewhatwasjustinstalled.
3. Conversionofuse/changeofoccupancy:
i. When any portion of a building, facility or structure is modified from itscurrentusetothatofaninhabitedbuilding,facility,structureforoneyearormore,thebuilding, facilityorstructureshallmeettherequirementsfornewconstructionasstipulatedintheseregulations.Exampleswouldincludea warehouse (uninhabited) being converted to administrative (inhabited)use;aninhabitedadministrativebuildingbeingconvertedtouninhabitedbuilding,facilityorstructure;orinhabitedbuilding,facilityorstructurebeingaltered,modernized,modified,rehabilitatedorrenovatedandconvertedtouninhabitedbuilding,facilityorstructureorvice-versa.
ii. Whenanyportionofabuilding,facilityorstructureismodifiedfromitscurrentusetoanyotheroccupancyusefortwoyearsormore,thebuilding,facilityorstructureshallmeettherequirementsofnewconstructionasstipulatedintheseregulations.Changinggroupsofoccupantswithintheoccupancyclassificationdoesnotconstituteanoccupancychange.Anexampleofmodifyingfromoneoccupancytoanotherwouldincludeanofficebuildingconvertedtomercantile.An example of changing groups of occupants would include an installationpersonnelfunctionoccupyingtheofficespaceformallyusedbyaninstallationcontractingfunction.
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Section 6 : FIRE CONSULTANCY SERVICES
1. The qualified, competent & authorized / registered consultants shall submit thedocumentsanddrawingsthroughEHSasperAppendix–1.
2. The Consultants (service providers) executing projects involving fire protectiondesign,fireratedconstruction,firedetection,firesuppressionorlifesafetysystemsincludingevacuationplansshallberequiredtoprovide/hiretheservicesandreviewofaqualifiedfireprotectionexpert/specialist.Suchfireprotectionexpert/specialistshallbeanintegralpartofthedesignteamandshallbeinvolvedineveryaspectoffireprotectiondesign.Thisshallinclude,butnotlimitedto,buildingcodeanalysis,life safety code analysis, design of automatic detection and suppression systems,watersupplyanalysisandamulti-disciplinereviewoftheentireproject.
3. A qualified fire protection expert /specialist shall be fully conversant with allprovisionsoftheseregulationsandalsomeetoneofthefollowingconditions:-
Fireprotectionexpert/specialistwithinthemeaning&contextoftheprovisionsoftheseregulationsshallbeanengineerhavingaBachelorofScience,AdvancedDiploma or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from anaccrediteduniversityengineeringprogramorrecognizedFireEngineeringInstitutionofreputeplusaminimumof10yearsofworkexperiencededicatedtofireprotectionengineeringincludingapplicationofNFPAanditscompanioncodesandstandardsthatcanbeverifiedwithdocumentation.
OR
A registered professional engineer (P.E) in a related engineering discipline whohas passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered byanaccrediteduniversityorrecognizedFireEngineeringInstitutionsofreputeplusminimum of 5 years of work experience dedicated to fire protection engineeringincludingapplicationofNFPAanditscompanioncodesandstandardsthatcanbeverifiedwithdocumentation.
4. EHS-Fire Dept / AHJ reserves the right to approve fire protection experts /specialists.
GuidelineNotes:-
i. TheconsultantsshallbesolelysubjecttothelawsoftheUAEforlossesordamagesintermsoflifeandpropertystemmingfromdesignerrors,implementationerrors,deficienciesofinspections,failuretoconstructincompliancewiththerequiredstandards, failure to comply with rules of Professional ethics, failure to useknowledgeandexperience to thecontractingentity,andsimilar reasons;andsuccessively(severally)liablewiththecontractorswheretheconsultantshaveundertakendesigncontrolandinspectionservicesonworks.Theconsultantsshall be caused to complete and compensate for any such losses or damagespursuanttothelawsoftheUAE.
ii. EHS-FireDept/AHJ,EHSDeptoranyotherdepartmentsofPCFCandtheirdirectors,officers&otherconcernedpersonnelshallnotbeheldresponsibleorliableforanysuchlossesordamages,errors,deficienciesandfailuresonthepartoftheconsultants.
Section 7 : RISK ASSESSMENT STUDIES
1. RiskAssessmentstudyshallbemandatorynormallyformanufacturing&processindustries,storeplacesforflammable,combustibleandotherhazardousliquids,solids&gases,TankFarms,Spheres,Bullets,Liquid&gasstoragetanks,boilers&pressurevessels,gasdistributionsystems,Petrol,Oil&Chemicaldistributionsystems/pipelinesandotherspecialstructures.
2. Risk Assessment study shall be carried out and report to that effect shall besubmittedtoEHSDeptbythequalified,competent&authorized/ registeredconsultants(ReferH,S&FGuidelines)
3. EHSapprovedRiskAssessmentconsultants shalladheretoPCFC-EHS“RiskAssessment Guidelines” (Refer H,S&F Guidelines). Major aspects are asfollows:
4. EHSapprovedRiskAssessmentconsultantsshallinclude,butnotlimitedto,thefollowingpointsintheirRiskAssessment/AnalysisReport:-
a. Firehazardidentification.
b. Severityanalysis/Fire&ExplosionIndex(F&EI)andToxicityIndex(TI).(ReferH,S&FGuidelines)
c. Mappingareasofrisk,riskcontoursandrisktransect
d. Directcomparisonwithactuarialdataandotherriskcriteria.
e. Criteriaforassessingmaximumreleasequantityandseparationdistances/Quantifyingdispersion.
f. Scenariodevelopment.
g. Probabilityanalysis/thechancesoffireandexplosion.
h. Riskmonitoring(iftheriskisacceptable).
i. Identificationofenvironmentalproblemsthatarerelatedtofireprotection.
j. Riskreductionanalysis(iftheriskisnotacceptable)systems&methodsandrecommendationstopreventand/orreducethemtotheacceptablelevel(s).
k. HazardandOperabilityStudy(HAZOP)
l. Eventtrees
m. Casehistorieswhereappropriate
n. Compliancewithcodes,proceduresandregulationsincludingmanufacturingrequirement & management under ASME code for boilers & pressurevessels.
o. Toxicityrelationships&densegasdispersionmodel
p. Damagefromfireandradiantheat
q. TheTNTequivalence
r. Primaryandsecondaryblastsrelationships
s. Topeventfrequencyestimation
t. Design&constructionprocedures
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u. MaintenanceOperations
v. Education&Trainingofstaff
w. Emergency/EvacuationPlans(onsite&offsiteplansincludingemergencyactions, emergency reporting procedures, evacuation policy, exit maps,procedureforshelteringinplace,procedureforpeoplewhoremaininplace,procedure foraccounting forallpersonnel,Rescueandmedical tasksandemergencycommunicationplan.)
Guideline notes:
a. Thescalethatmeasuresseveritysuchasdeath,injuries,propertydamage,andareasreachedbyflamesshallbespecified.
b. Calculationsspecifyingtheseveritymeasureusedforaparticularfireshallbeincluded.
c. Activeandpassivefireprotectionmeasuresshallbeincluded.
d. The consultants shall be solely subject to the laws of the UAE for lossesor damages in terms of life and property stemming from design errors,implementation errors, deficiencies of inspections, failure to constructin compliance with the required standards, failure to comply with rulesof Professional ethics, failure to use knowledge and experience to thecontracting entity, and similar reasons; and successively (severally) liablewith the contractors where the consultantshave undertaken control andinspectionservicesonworks.TheconsultantsshallbecausedtocompleteandcompensateforanysuchlossesordamagespursuanttothelawsoftheUAE.
e. EHS-Fire Dept/AHJ, EHS Dept or any other departments of PCFC andtheir directors, officers and other concerned personnel shall not be heldresponsibleorliableforanysuchlossesordamages,errors,deficienciesandfailuresonthepartoftheconsultants.
Section 8 : PLANS/FIRE LAYOUT DRAWINGS
1. Theplans/FireLayoutDrawingsshallbeclearandlegibleandcoverthefollowingdetails:-
a. Necessary/requisitedetails,pointofcompass,scaleanddate.
b. Indicatelimitsofboundarywall.
c. Indicateallbuildings/structures/plants,doorandwindowopenings,andfutureexpansion/extensions.
d. Plans for storiedbuildings/structures/plants shall includeplansofeachstoreyand its sectional elevations. Also, the locations of staircases, landing valves/hydrantsandfireaccessdetailsshallbeindicated.
e. Layoutoffixedfirefightinginstallations.
f. Layoutoffiredetection&firealarmsystems.
g. Locations of fire extinguishers, exits & emergency lights/escape lightingluminaries.
h. UseoffiresafetysymbolsasperNFPA170.
2. Building plans for special structures and high rise buildings shall indicate thefollowingadditionaldetails:-
a. Access to fire & other emergency vehicles with details of vehicular turningcircleandclearmotorableaccesswayaroundthebuilding;
b. Size (width) of main and alternate staircases along with balcony approach,corridor,ventilatedlobbyapproach;
c. Locationsizeoffireliftanddetailsofliftenclosures;
d. Smokestoplobby/door;
e. Refusechutes,refusechamber,serviceductetc;
f. VehicularParkingSpace;
g. Refugearea;
h. Details of Building Services/ Utilities (air conditioning system, dampers,mechanicalventilationsystemelectricalservices,gastanks&gaspipesetc).
i. Detailsofexitsincludingprovisionoframps,etcforhospitals,advancedmedicalcarefacilities&otherspecialrisks;
j. Locationofgenerators,transformers,andswitchgearrooms.
k. SmokeManagementSystem
l. Location of centralized control connecting detection & fire alarm systems,built-inprotectionsystemandpublicaddresssystemincludingone-and-twowayvoicecommunicationsystems.
m. Location and dimension of static water storage tank and pump room; andnumberandcapacityoffirepumps.
n. Location and details of fixed fire protection systems/ installations such as
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sprinklers, risers, hose reels and inert gas / clean agent fire suppressionsystemsetc;
o. Locationanddetailsoffirstaidandfirefightingequipment.
p. Numberofstairwells,Pressurizedstairwells.
q. Extentofautomaticsprinklersystemanditslocation.
r. Numberandlocationofstandpipesystemandzonecontrolvalves.
s. Contactinformationforbuildingownersandmanagers.
t. Buildingsheight,numbersofstories&buildingaddress.
u. Classificationof occupancy (i.e. useof building.Residential ormixeduseandnumberofdwellingunits.)
v. PassiveFireProtection,ratingofdoorassemblies,partitions/compartmentationetc.
w. Buildingcodeanalysis(i.e.typeofconstruction,heightandarealimitationsandbuildingseparationorexposureprotection)
x. Specific compliance with NFPA codes, provisions of these regulations(Compliance&MethodStatement)&EHS-FireDept.requirements.
y. Interiorfinishratings
z. Co-ordinationwithCivilEngineering,EHS&Securitydepartments.
Guideline notes:
Thesitelayoutshallnormallyallowforaminimumsetbackof5.5Mtrs.fromallboundariessoastomaintain/permitnecessaryandnaturalfirebreak.
a. The building/structure/plant shall be accessible to fire tenders and otheremergencyvehicles.
b. Unobstructedlayoutofbuilding/structure/plantforeasyfirefighting.
c. Emergency lights/escape lighting luminaries shall be sited near each exitdoorandatthepointswhereitisnecessarytoemphasisthepositionofsafetyequipment,signsandpotentialhazards(i.e.nearintersectionofcorridors,exitdoors, staircaseflights,changeofdirection,changeoffloor level,firefighting equipment,fire alarmcall points, outsidefinal exits, lift cars andplantrooms).
Section 9 : BUILDING DESIGN AND LIFE SAFETY
1. ClassificationofOccupancyandHazardsofContentsandSpecialOperation:
RelevantprovisionsofNFPA101,2006(Chapter–6)andofNFPA5000,2006(Chapter–6)shallapply.
2. SpecialStructures&HighRiseBuildings:-
RelevantProvisionsofNFPA101,2006(Chapter–11)andofNFPA5000,2006(Chapters32&33))shallapply.
Guideline notes:
RefertoAppendix2forFireProtection/FireSafetyGuidelinesForDesigningHighRiseBuildings
3. FeaturesofFireProtectionandFireResistiveMaterialsandConstruction:-
a. Everybuilding, facilityor structure shallbeconstructed,arranged,equipped,maintained,andoperated toavoidunduedanger to theoccupants fromfire,smoke,fumes,unsafeconditionsorresultingpanics.
b. RelevantprovisionsofNFPA101,2006(chapter-8)andofNFPA5000,2006Chapter-8)shallapply.
Guideline notes:
a. Useoffire-resistivebarrierstoslowspreadoffiretolargesecondaryitems.
b. Useconstructionbarrierstoblockfirespreadbetweenzones(wallassemblies,ceiling/floorassemblies,barriersbetweenoccupiedandconcealedplaces,fire-stopping inconcealedspacesandexteriorbarriers toverticalspreadbetweenfloors).
c. Design doors and windows to block fire spread between zones (Fire doorassemblies and window restrictions to block fire spread between buildings/structures/plants).
d. Separatebuildings,facilitiesorstructuresenoughtopreventfirespreadbetweenthem.
e. Regulate design and operation of systems for heating, venting, and airconditioningtopreventtheirservingasmechanismtotransfersmokeandgasesinto uncontaminated occupied areas. (This shall also permit shut off of airmovementinfires).
f. Plugverticalandhorizontalutilityopenings(pipes,cableducts,ACductsandcables)andpeep-through(atdoors,columns&beams)bysuitablefireresistivesealant.
g. Considercompartmentationtocontainspreadoffire/smoke/heat.
h. Fireretardanttreated(FRT)plywood:-FRTplywoodshallnotbeusedinanypartoftherooforroofingsystems.ExistingFRTplywoodinstallationsshallbe
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regularlyinspectedforstructural integrity. ReplacementofdamagedFRTplywoodmayrequireadditionalfireprotectionmeasuresifFRTplywoodistobereplacedwithmorecombustiblematerials.
4. InteriorFinish,includingfloorfinish,Contents&Furnishings:-
a. RelevantprovisionsofNFPA101,2006(Chapter–10)andofNFPA5000,2006(Chapter–10)shallapply.
b. Restrictmaterialsused incontentsand furnishings to reduceheat releaserateandsmokegenerationrate&topreventunusualtoxichazardrelativetoquantityofsmokegenerated.
c. Addfireretardantstomaterialstoslowgrowthofheatreleaserate.
d. Restricttotalfuelloadtolimitcontentsbasedintotalfuelpotential.
e. Restrict linings of rooms to prevent rapid flame spread (Restrict wallcoverings,ceilingcoverings,andfloorcoverings).
f. Restrictmaterialsinconcealedspaces(Restrictconcealedcombustiblesandconcealedspacelinings).
g. Drop-outceilings(foam-gridpanels)shallnotbeused.
5. LiftsFireLifts/ElevatorsandConveyingSystems:-
a. NewliftsshallbedesignedinaccordancewithASMEA17.1whichincludesprovisionsforafirelift.RelevantprovisionsofNFPA101(Sections8.6.8.3,9.4.3.1, 9.4.2.1, 9.4.5, 9.4.6 & 9.4.7) and of NFPA 5000, 2006 (Chapter–54)shallapply.
b. Allthefloorsshallbeaccessiblefor24hoursbythelifts.Theliftsprovidedin the buildings shall not be considered as a means of escape in case ofemergency.
c. Theliftmachineroomshallbeseparatedandnoothermachineryshallbeinstalledtherein.
d. LiftsdesignedinaccordancewithDubaiMunicipalitystandardsshallalsobeapproved.
6. BuildingsServiceandFireProtectionSystemsandEquipment:-
RelevantprovisionsofNFPA101,2006(Chapter–9)andofNFPA5000,2006(Chapter–55)shallapply.
Guideline notes:
a. FireDetection&FireAlarmSystems:Everybuilding, facilityorstructureshall be provided with suitable fire detection / alarm systems capable ofenablingearlydetectionoffireandwarningoccupantsoftheexistenceof
fire. These systems shall be electronically interfaced with PCFC EmergencyControlCentre(ECC)monitoringsystemthroughadigitalcommunicator.
b. Portable Fire Extinguishers: Every building, facility or structure shall beprovided with portable fire extinguishers of types, capacities, numbers, andlocationsappropriatetotheindividualbuildingorstructurewithdueregardtothecharacterofitsoccupancy.AllthefireextinguishersshallconformtothestandardscurrentlyapprovedbyUAE/CivilDefenceAuthorities.
c. FixedFireFighting Installations/Systems:Everybuilding, facilityor structureshall be provided with fixed fire fighting installations/systems as required byrelevantNFPAcodes/EHS-FireDept.Thefixedfirefighting installations/systems, so recommended, shall mostly include [but not limited to] thefollowing:-
1) HoseReel.
2) Sprinkler includingEarlySuppressionFastResponse(ESFR)sprinklerssystem
3) WaterSpraySystem
4) AutomaticSmoke/Heat/Flame/LowExplosiveLimit(LEL)Detectors.
5) Smokeandheatventilationsystem.
6) Delugefoamorwatersprinkler&foamorwaterspraysystems.
7) Closed-Headfoamwatersprinklersystem.
8) Totalfloodingsystems(ofappropriateextinguishingagent(s).)
9) FoamPourerSystem.
10) Foam/Watermonitors.
11) HydrantsandHoseBoxes.
12) FirePumps&
13) FireWaterTanks.
d. Smoke&HeatVentilationSystem:-Smoke&Heatventsshallbeconsideredinbuildingswhereahighrateofheatrelease isanticipatedduringafire. Inbuildingswithoutautomaticsprinklers,smokeandheatventsshallbearrangedto operate automatically in accordance with NFPA 204. In buildings withautomatic sprinkler protection, smoke and heat vents shall be arrangedtooperate in themanualmodeonly. Skylights are thepreferredmethodofprovidingmanualsmokeandheatvents.NFPA92A,NFPA92BandBSEN12101shallbeapplicablewhereappropriate.
e. Water demands for sprinklered buildings, facilities or structures: The waterdemand required for sprinkler protection shall take into considerationoccupancy,dischargedensity,designareaandtypeofsprinklersystem(wetordry),typeofconstructionandotherbuildingfeatures.
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f. Waterdemandsforhosestreams:Hosestreamsshallbeneededconcurrentlywith sprinkler discharge in order to effect final extinguishment or to wetdownadjacentareas/structures.
g. Totalwaterdemandforsprinkleredoccupancies:Thetotalwaterdemandforsprinkleredoccupanciesisequaltothesumofthedomestic/industrialdemand plus the sprinkler system(s) water demand and hose stream(s)demand. The total demand shall be available at the sprinkler systemconnection to the underground main and at the pressure necessary toproducetherequiredsprinklerdensityovertherequiredhydraulicallymostremoteareaofsprinkleroperation.
Water demand for special facilities, family housing, piled or rack storage,rubber tire storage, flammable & combustible liquid storage shall bedeterminedonthebasisofrelevantNFPAcodes.
RelevantprovisionsofNFPA13shallapply.
h. Water supply pressure requirements: Pressure required for sprinkleredbuildings,facilitiesorstructuresshallbethemostdemandingpressureofthedomestic/industrialdemand,sprinklerdemandorhosestreamdemandandshallbedeterminedbyhydrauliccalculations.
RelevantprovisionsofNFPA13shallapply.
i. Quantities of water required: Requirements for fire protection waterstorage shall be based on the assumption that there will be only one fireatatime.Thequantityofwaterrequiredshallbeequaltotheproductofthefireprotectionwaterdemandandtherequiredduration.Thisquantityrepresents fire protection requirements only and shall be available at alltimes. Water supply fordomestic, industrial andotherdemands shall beaddedto these requirements todeterminethetotalamountofwater thatisnecessaryatthebuilding,facilityorstructure.Thewaterstorageshallbeselfreplenishing.Itshallreachrequiredvolumeduringnormalconsumptionwithin48hoursandwithin24hourscurtailingnormalconsumption.
RelevantprovisionsofNFPA13shallapply.
j. Thepumps:Pumps shall have adequate capacitywith reliable power andwater supply. They shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 20. Firepumps,driversandotherequipment includingautomaticaccessories shallbelistedbyUL,approvedbyFMorlistedorclassifiedbyNRTL.Firepumpsshallbelocatedinadetached,noncombustiblepumphouseorlocatedina2-hoursfireratedroomwithdirectaccessfromtheexterior.Asecondaryfirepumpshallbeprovidedwhenthewatersupplycannotsupport25%ofthesprinklersinthehydraulicallymostremotedesignareawiththeprimaryfirepumpout-of-service.
k. Fire Mains: Use of fire mains for the services like irrigation, process &domesticpurposesshallnotbepermitted.
Pressure-Regulating Valves (PRVs): PRVs are restricted in use on fire
protection water systems by NFPA 24. Where essential, PRVs shall beinstalledon individual service rather thanonmainpiping.WherePRVsareprovided in distribution mains supplying systems or portions of systems withfirehydrants,automaticsprinklersystemsorotherinstalledfireprotection,thefollowingfeaturesshallbeprovidedtosafeguardagainstfailuresandtofacilitatemaintenance:-
• ControlvalvesoneachsideofthePRVs.
• BypassaroundPRVs.
l. FoamSystems:FoaminstallationsshallbeinaccordancewithNFPA11,NFPA11AandNFPA16.FormoreinformationrefertotheNFPAFireProtectionHandbookandFMGlobalDataSheets.
m. DryChemicalExtinguishingSystems:DrychemicalextinguishingsystemsshallconformtoNFPA17.Drychemicalagentsshallnotbeusedprotectsensitiveelectronics.DrychemicalextinguishingsystemsarenolongerULlistedorFMapprovedfortheprotectionofcookingequipment.
n. CarbonDioxideSystems:CarbondioxidesystemsshallconformtoNFPA12.
o. WetChemicalsExtinguishingSystems:WetChemicalSystemsshallconformtoNPFA17A.
p. CleanAgentFireExtinguishingSystems:CleanagentfireextinguishingsystemsshallconformtoNFPA2001.Cleanagentfireextinguishingsystemsshallnotbeinstalledasasubstituteforrequiredautomaticsprinklersystems.
q. WaterMistFireProtectionSystems:WatermistfireprotectionsystemsshallconformtoNFPA750.Watermistfireprotectionsystemsshallnotbeinstalledasasubstituteforrequiredautomaticsprinklersystems.
r. EmergencyWarningSystemshallincludeboth:audibleandvisualalarms.
7. MeansofAccess/Accessibility:-
a. RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000,2006(Chapter-12)shallapply.
No building, facility or structure shall be erected so as to deprive any otherbuildingofthemeansofaccess.
b. Theapproachroadtothebuildingandopenspaceson itsall sidesupto6mwidth and the layout for the same shall be done in consultation with EHS-Fire Department and the same shall be of all-weather ground access hardsurfacecapableoftakingtheweightoftheheaviestfirevehicleavailablewithFireDept./CivilDefenceAuthority(RefertoEHS-FireDept.forthecurrentinformation).
c. Mainentrancestothepremisesshallbeofadequatewidthtoalloweasyaccessto the fire vehicles and in no case it shall measure less than 5 meters. Theentrancegateshallfoldbackagainstthecompoundwallofthepremises,thusleavingtheexterioraccesswaywithintheplotfreeformovementoftheFire/
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CivilDefenceVehicles.Ifarchwayisprovidedoverthemainentrance,theheightofthearchwayshallnotbeataheightlessthat4m.
iv. Anylockingdevicecontrollingvehicleaccessshallbeundercontrolof24hoursecuritypersonnellocatedatthespecificfacility.
v. Buildings, facilities or structures with fire department connections forsprinkler or standpipe systems shall be provided with suitable all-weatherground access surface for pumper apparatus within 45m of such firedepartmentconnections.
vi. TheprovisionsofPart9–Section5oftheseregulationsshallbecompliedwith.
8. MeansofEgress:
a. Everybuilding,facilityorstructureshallbeprovidedwithsafestmeansofegressandothersafeguardsofkinds,numbers,locationsandcapacitiesappropriatetotheindividualbuildingorstructurewithdueregardtotypeofoccupancy,thecapabilitiesoftheoccupants,numberofpersonsexposed,thefireprotectionavailable, the type of construction of the building or structure and otherfactorsnecessarytoprovidealloccupantswithareasonabledegreeofsafety.Therequisitenumberandsizeofvariousexitsshallbeprovidedbasedonthepopulationineachroom,areaandfloorbasedontheoccupantload,capacityofexits,traveldistanceandheightofbuildings.(Appendix–3)
b. Adequate means of egress shall be provided in every building, facility orstructure,wherethesize,areaofoccupancyandotherarrangements[thatare likely to endanger theoccupants attempting touse a singlemeansofegress]areblockedbyfireor smoke.All suchmeansofegress shallbe soarrangedtominimizethepossibilityoftheirsbeingrenderedimpassablebythesameemergencyconditions.
c. Everyexitstairwayandotherverticalopeningsbetweenfloorsofabuilding,facilityorstructureshallbesuitablyenclosedorprotectedasnecessarytoaffordreasonablesafetytooccupantswhileusingthemeansofegressandtopreventthespreadoffire,smokeorfumesthroughtheverticalopeningsfromfloortofloorbeforetheoccupantshavereachedthenearestexit.
d. Exitsshallbesoarrangedthattheymaybereachedwithoutpassingthroughanotheroccupiedunitexceptincaseofresidentialbuildings.
e. MeansofegresscomponentshallcomplywithNFPA101,2006(Chapter–7)andofNFPA5000,2006(Chapter–11).
f. Thepopulation in rooms, areasoffloors shall be calculatedbasedon theoccupantloadfactorsgivenintheAppendix-4totheseregulations.
g. Commonpath,Dead-EndandTravelDistancelimitsetc.shallcomplywithAppendix-5totheseregulations.
h. IlluminationofmeansofEgressshallbeprovidedinaccordancewithNFPA
101(Section7.8)foreverybuildingandstructurewhererequiredinchapter11throughchapter42.
i. EmergencylightingfacilitiesformeansofegressshallbeprovidedinaccordancewithNFPA101(Section7.9)forthebuildingsandstructureswhererequiredinchapter11throughchapter42.
j. Walkingsurfacesinmeansofegressshallcomplywithsections11.7.6.2through11.1.6.4ofNFPA5000,2006.
k. Everyrampusedasacomponentinmeansofegressshallconformtothegeneralrequirementsofsection11.1andtotherequirementsof11.2.5ofNFPA5000,2006.
l. Areasofrefugeshallconformtosection11.2.12ofNFPA5000,2006.
m. Slid Escapes shall be permitted as a component in a means of egress wherepermittedinchapter16through30ofNFPA5000,2006.
n. Locks, latches, alarm devices, delayed egress locks, access controlled egressdoors, Panic hardware, Fire exit hardware, Self closing devices, Powereddoors, revolvingdoors, turnstiles,doors in foldingpartitions,balanceddoors,horizontal sliding doors, stairs, curved stairs, spiral stairs, winders, landings,guards,handrails,bridgesandbalconiesetcshallcomplywithrelevantsectionsofNFPA5000,2006&NPFA101,2006.
o. Corridors:Egresscorridorsshallnotbeusedasaportionofasupply,returnorexhaustairsystemservingadjoiningareas.Airtransferopening(s)shallnotbepermittedinwallsorindoorsseparatingegresscorridorsfromadjoiningareas.Exception:Toilet rooms,bath rooms, shower rooms, sinkclosets and similarauxiliaryspacesopeningdirectlyontotheegresscorridor.
p. Stairways:Stairsshallbeconstructedofconcrete,steeloracombinationoftwo.Woodconstructionshallnotbeused.Treadsshallbeprovidedwithnonskidnosingsoranintegralabrasiveintreadsurface.Stairwaysthatarepartoftheegresspatternshallhavewidths,runlengths,landings,treads,risers,handrails,guardrails, headroom, door sizes, door swings, door ratings, interior finishes,windowsandotheropeningsinaccordancewithNFPA101andNFPA80.
Guideline notes:
a. Exit shall be either of horizontal or vertical type. An exit may be doorway,corridorandpassagewaystoaninternalstaircaseorexternalstaircase,rampsortoverandahorterraceswhichhaveaccesstothestreetortoroofofabuilding.Anexitleadingtoanadjoiningbuildingatthesamelevel.
b. Doorsofsmallindividualroomssuchasofficesarenotconsideredasexitsunlesstheyactuallyleaddirectlytotheopenair.
c. Doorsoflargeroomsareconsideredtobeexits.
d. Aninteriorpassagewaydoesnotbecomepartofanexituntilitisenclosedasafirecompartmentwithatleasthalfanhourfireresistance.
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e. Whereanexternalstairwayexistsitshallbeensuredthattheuseofitatthetimeoffireisnotprejudicedbysmokeandflameissuingfromopenings(e.g.Windows,doors)intheexternalfaceofthebuilding.
f. Internalstairways[asmeansofescape/egress]shallbesuitablyenclosedorprotectedasnecessarytoaffordreasonablesafetytooccupantsandtopreventspreadoffire,smokeorfumesthroughtheverticalstairwayopening.
g. Lifts,escalators,andrevolvingdoorsnottobeconsideredas“EXITS.”
h. Adequatecapacityofallescapesroutepaths/passageways.
i. Protectionforescapepaths/passageways:-
• Mark/signpost.
• Markexitpaths/passagewaysclearlyandlightthem.
• Restrictfuelloadsandfinishesinexitpaths/passageways.
• Enclosestairways.
j. Useconstructionbarrierstokeepfireout.
k. Usesmokecontrolmethodstoprotectatmosphereinexitpaths.
l. Escapetooutsideortoprotectedplaceoradequatedefenseofplaceswhereoccupantsshouldremain.
m. Avoidanceofmakeshiftsecurityarrangements.
n. Escaperoutesshallbelightedinsuchamannerthattheycanbeusedinafirewhenafailureofalocalelectricalcircuitisprobable.
o. Escape lighting shall bedistinguished from theEmergency lightingwhichmight be provided, on failure of a mains supply, by a standby generator.Such emergency lighting probably will not function in a fire due to localcircuitfailureandescapelightingshallbeprovidedbyselfcontainedfittingswhichare capableof running for a set periodof time. TheprovisionsofNFPA70(Article700)shallbecompliedwith.
p. Escapelightingsshallbeprovided/sitedatbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:
a) EachExitDoor.
b) NearEachStaircaseSoEachFlightReceivesDirectLight.
c) EachOtherChangeofFloor.
d) NearChangesofDirection.
e) NearEachIntersection.
f) NearEachFireAlarmCallPoint.
g) NearFireFightingEquipment.
h) OutsideEachFinalExitandClosetoit.
i) LiftCars.
j) PlantRooms.
Escapelightingsshallalsobeprovidedtoilluminateexitsandsafetysigns.
q. Egresslightsarefixturesconnectedtonormalpowersupplysystemsandaretofunctionsatalltimeswhenthebuildingisoccupied.
r. Emergencylightsorstand-by lightsarenormallybattery-typeemergencyunitequipment that provides no illumination until failure of the egress lightingcircuit.Theseunitsserveasabackupforegresslights.
s. Thecolouroftheexitsignsshallbegreen.
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Section 10 : MISCELLANEOUS
1. CriteriaforstorageconfigurationforJAFZAPBUs/LIUs.(RefertoAppendix-6)
2. Hazardous Area Protection concerning Assembly Occupancies, Hotels andDormitories:-
RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000,2006(Sections16.3.2.1.1&24.3.2.1)andNFPA101shallapply.
3. BuildingRehabilitation
Relevant provision of NFPA 5000, 2006 (Chapter – 15) dealing with repair,renovation,modification,reconstruction,changeofuseandchangeofoccupancyclassification, addition, damaged or unsafe buildings, historic buildings &structuresetc.shallapply.
4. SafeguardsDuringConstruction
q. RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000,2006(Chapter–14)NFPA241,NFPA70&NFPA1dealingwithsafeguardingconstruction,alteration,demolitionoperations, protection of utilities, temporary light & power and use ofexplosivesetc.shallapply.
b. Stop work: The consultants shall be responsible for ensuring that theconstructionofbuildings,facilitiesorstructuresiscarriedoutincompliancewith the required standards. They shall immediately stop the workwhen contrary is observed in order to (i) correct any deviation from therequirementsofEHS-FireDept./AHJand(ii) correctorabateanunsafeconditionposingsignificantriskoffire,explosionoraccident.
c. Theconstructionwork that isnot inconformancewith the requirementsofEHS-FireDept./AHJshallbesubjecttorectificationwhichmayincludedemolition.
d. Removal of Construction Debris: - The consultants, Contractors & Sub-contractors shall ensure that all hazardous, Combustible and flammableconstruction debris are removed regularly from construction site anddisposedofinaccordancewiththerequirementofEHSDept.
5. Temporarybuildings,facilitiesorstructuresatconstructionsitesfortheuseofofficesandlabouraccommodation:
a. Writtenrequestforapprovalofconstructionoftemporarybuildings,facilitiesorstructuresatconstructionsitesshallbesubmittedtoEHS-FireDept.
b. EHS-Fire Dept reserves the right to approve such buildings, facilities orstructures.
c. (ReferH,S&FGuidelines).
6. Coveredtemporarystructures–Enclosedtentsnormallyusedforevents/activitiessuchasstageshows,concerts,circus,exhibitions,tradefairs,sportingevents&celebratoryfunctions:
a. Writtenrequestforapprovalforconstructionoftemporarystructuresshall
besubmittedtoEHS-FireDept.
b. EHS-FireDeptreservestherighttoapprovesuchstructures.
c. (ReferAppendix–7)
7. MarinasandBoatyards:
RelevantprovisionsofNFPA303shallapply.
8. MarineTerminals,PiersandWharves:
RelevantprovisionsofNFPA307shallapply.
9. QualityAssuranceDuringConstruction
RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000,2006(Chapter-40)shallapply.
Guideline Note:
RelevantchaptersofNFPA5000,2006dealingwithenergyefficiency,Elevatorsand conveying system, Plumbing system, Exterior wall construction, InteriorEnvironment, High Hazard Contents, Structural Design; Soils, Foundationsand Retaining Walls, Roof Assemblies and Roof Structures, Floor-ResistantDesign&construction,EncroachmentsintothepublicRight-of-way,concrete,Aluminum,Masonry,Steel,WoodGlassandGlazing;GypsumBoard,LathandPlasterandPlasticsshallapply.
10. PerformanceBasedFireSafetyDesign:-
a. RelevantprovisionsofNFPA101,2006(Chapter-5)andofNFPA5000,2006(Chapter–5)shallapply.
b. Performance-basedfiresafetydesignmethodsshallbeappliedtotherenovation,restoration, remodeling or modernization of existing facilities to address theevaluationofasubsystem,systemorcompletebuildingwhenitisnotpossibletomeettheprovidedprescriptiverequirementsfornewconstruction.
c. Newbuildings,facilitiesorstructuresforwhichestablishedprescriptiveNFPAcodecriteriaexistshallnotbepermittedtouseperformance-basedfireandlifesafetydesignmethods.
d. Performance-basedfire safetydesignmethodsmaybepermittedbyEHS-FireDept / AHJ for unique facilities where the user mandates requirements andobjectives that are not addressed by established prescriptive requirements ofNFPAcodesortheseregulations.
e. Performance-based fire safety design methods shall not be used to eliminaterequired exiting requirements nor shall it be used to eliminate automaticsprinklersystemsrequiredbyrelevantNFPAcodes.
f. Performance-basedfiresafetydesignreportshallbepreparedbytheconcernedfire protection expert / specialist indicating that the building, facility orstructurewasdesignedusingaperformance-basedfiresafetydesignapproachasmaypermittedbyEHS-FireDept/AHJ.Itshallconveytheexpectedhazards,risksandsystemperformanceovertheentirebuildinglife-cycle. Itshallalso
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includetheprojectscope,designgoalsandobjectives,performancecriteria,design fire scenarios, critical design assumptions, critical design features,final design, design engineer’s qualifications & capabilities and data andevaluationmethodreferences.
11. StandbyPower
a. Astand-byemergency/electricgeneratorshallbeinstalledtoprovidepowertostaircase,emergencylightingsystemsfirelifts,firepumps,pressurizationfanandblowers,smokeextractionanddampersystemincaseoffailureofnormalelectricalsupply.Thegeneratorshallbecapableoftakingstartingcurrentofallthemachinesandcircuitsstatedabovesimultaneously.
b. RelevantprovisionsofNFPA101,110&NFPA111shallapply.
12. Basements
a. Relevant provisions of NFPA 5000, 2006 (Section 7.4.2.2, 4.2, 3.3.50,3.3.50.1,39.2.2,7.4.3.6.5,7.4.3.6.6,30.8.3.5.2&55.3.1.7)shallapply.Also,sections 42.7.4, 42.7.4.2, and 42.8 through 42.9 concerning undergroundspacesshallapply.
b. Thebasementshallnotbenormallyusedforresidentialpurposes.
c. Theaccesstothebasementshallbeseparatefromthemainandalternatestaircaseprovidingaccessandexitfromhigherfloors.Wherethestaircaseisincontinuousthesameshallbeofenclosedtypeservingasafireseparationfromthebasementfloorandhigherfloors.Openrampsshallbepermittediftheyareconstructedwithinthebuildinglinesubjecttotheconditionthatadequatearrangementsaremadetoprevententryofsurfacedrainageintothebasement.
d. Eachbasementshallbe separatelyventilated.ThestandardofventilationshallbethesameasrequiredbytheparticularoccupancyorrelevantNFPAcodes. Any deficiency shall be met by providing adequate mechanicalventilation in the form of blowers, exhaust fans, air conditioning systemsetc.
e. Thebasementshallnotbepartitioned.
13. ElectricalServices/Systems:-
a. RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000,2006(Chapter–52)shallapply.
b. Theelectricaldistributioncables/wiringshallbelaidinseparateduct.Theductshallbesealedateveryfloorwithnon-combustiblematerialshavingthesamefireresistanceasthatoftheduct.
c. Watermains,telephonelines,gaspipesoranyotherservicelineshallnotbelaidintheductforelectricalcables.
d. Separatecircuitsforfireandotherpumps,waterpumps,lifts,staircases,andcorridorlightingandpressurizingsystemshallbeprovideddirectlyfromthemainswitchgearpanel.
e. AllelectricalservicesshallbesubjecttoDEWAapproval.
14. MechanicalSystem:-
RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000,2006(Chapter-50)shallapply.
15. Plenums
Plenumsmaybeusedasanintegralpartofanairhandlingsystemonlyiftheyconformto the requirements of NFPA 90A. Under no circumstances shall combustiblematerialsbelocatedwithintheplenumspace.Electricalwringpassingthroughthespace,includingtelephoneandcommunicationwiring,shallbeapprovedforthattypeofenvironmentorshallbe inmetalconduit. Roomsorareaswhich formaplenumspaceorwhichareusedasaplenummustnotbeoccupiedforanypurposeexceptduringrepairsormaintenanceoperationstotheairhandlingequipment.
16. Transformers:
Indoorandoutdoortransformersshallbeinstalledandlocatedinaccordancewiththerequirements/standardsofDubaiElectricityandWaterAuthority(DEWA)
17. StationeryCombustionEngines,GasTurbinesandGenerators:
Engines, gas turbines and generators shall be installed in accordance with therequirementofNFPA37.
18. GasService:
GasservicemainsshallbeinstalledinaccordancewiththerequirementsofNFPA54andNFPA58GasServicemainsshallnotbepermittedwithintheperimeteroffoundationlines.Naturaldraftcrossventilationforbuildingcrawlspacescontaininggasservicepipingshallbeprovided.Supplyconnectionsfromthegasservicemainsabovegradeoutsidethefoundationwallshallberaisedandpassedthroughafullswingjointorloopofmetallictubingbeforeenteringthebuilding.Thiswillavoidpiperuptureintheeventofdifferentialsettlementorearthquake.Pressureregulatorsshallbelocatedoutsideofbuildingsorventtotheoutside.
19. SignboardsandNameplatesforCompanyPremises:
a. Developers / lessees / licensees are required to erect suitable signboards ontheirpremisesforwhichtheyareresponsible.Thedesign,size,colouringandlocationofthesignboardmustbeapprovedbyPCFCCivilEnggdepartment.
b. Self-illuminatedsigns(e.g.Neon)arenotnormallypermitted.
c. Writtenrequestforinstallationofself-illuminatedsigns,wherejustified,shallbesubmittedtoEHS-FireDept.
d. EHS-FireDeptreservesrighttoapproveself-illuminated/neonsigns.
e. Signboardsarenot required forOfficeLessees. However,OfficeLesseesarerequiredtohaveaNameplateinstalled,manufacturedfrom3mmthickBasssandgradconformingtoAmericanstandardASTMB26.Thisshallbelocatedexternally,adjacenttotheofficeentrance.
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vi. Intheeventofrelocating/vacatingpremises,allsignboardsandnameplatesmustbetransferred/removedbythedevelopers/lessees/licensees.
20. CertificationandApproval
a. All fire extinguishers and fixed fire fighting installations/systems, fireprotection equipment & products shall conform to relevant NFPA andits companion codes, standards & publications and EHS-Fire Dept.requirements. They shall be of the types, make(s) and brand(s) havingvalidtestcertificationsfromaccredited&approvedtestcertificationbodies.(RefertoEHS-FireDept.formoredetails).
b. Certification of completion pertaining to fire extinguishers and any fireprotection installations / systems [including fire detection & fire alarmsystems]shallbemadeintheprescribedformats(refertoEHS-FireDept.formoredetails)andsubmittedpriortobuildingcompletion.
Section 11 : FIRE PREVENTION
1. All developers, lessees and licensees shall be responsible for implementation ofappropriate/necessary fire preventive measures, including housekeeping, at workplacestopreventtheoutbreakoffiresorexplosionsthatcouldresultinlossofvaluablelives and property. The fire preventive measures shall include but not limited toprecautionsagainst (I) sourcesof ignition includingheat transfer (ii) lightning(iii)spontaneouscombustion(iv)explosions(v)flammable/combustibledusts,gasesandvapoursandwastes(vi)hazardousprocessesviz.Welding,cutting,grinding,blasting,chipping,scrappingetc.(vii)nakedlightsandflames(viii)hazardouschemicalsposingflammabilityrisksandpreventionoffirespreading.
2. RelevantprovisionsofNFPAFirePreventioncode&NFPAFirePreventioncodeHandbookshallapply.
3. Relevant provisions of NFPA 303, Marinas and Boatyards, NFPA 307 MarinaTerminals,PiersandWharvesandISGOT(InternationalSafetyGuideforOilTankers&Terminals)shallapplywhereappropriate.
4. CookingintheroomsofaccommodationcomplexesinFreeZones&EconomicZones(otherthantheSeniorBlockswherekitchenareprovided)isprohibited.
5. RelevantprovisionsofDPAOil&ChemicalPollutionPlanshallapply.
6. Fireworksdisplaysandburningoffirecrackersareprohibited;except fromofficialevents of PCFC subject to compliance with established protocols, SOPs andprecautionarymeasures.
7. Settingofoutdoororindoorfire(includingburningofwastes/rubbish)isprohibited;exceptforpermittedfireplacesandfiretrainingfacilities.
8. Setting of recreational fire is prohibited; except for setting of small fire related toreligiousceremoniesmaybepermitted;forwhichwrittenpermissionshallbeobtainedfromEHS-FireDept.EHS-FireDeptreservestherighttopermitsettingofsuchfire.
9. Theactof settingfirewillfully (i.e.anarson/incendiarismcrime) ispunishableandsubjecttoArticles304,305,306,307and308ofthePenalCodeforUAE.Developers/ lessees / lincences shall ensure compliance with but not limited to the followingmeasurestopreventthecrimeofarson/incendiarism:
a. Keepdoorsandwindowslockedwhenabuildingisunoccupied.
b. Storeallflammableliquidssuchaspaints,gasolineandmowersinanapprovedstoragelocation:lockedcabinets,lockedstorageunits,andlockedgarages.
c. ReportsuspiciousactivitytothePolice(999)orPCFCSecurity(8832200)
d. Ifanarson/incendiarismcrimehasbeencommittedorsuspectedtohavebeencommittedorsuspectedtobecommitted;andthesuspectortheperpetratorofthecrimeisknown,reportthemattertothepolice(999),EHSFireDepartment(8833111)orPCFCSecurity(8832200)
10. Developers / lessees / licenseesshallcomplywithrelevantprovisionsofNFPA51BFirePreventionDuringWelding,CuttingandOtherHotWorkforcarryingouthotwork.HotworkpermitproceduresestablishedbyEHSDeptshallalsobecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
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11. Inpreparationofaspaceforhotworkandtodeterminethenatureandtheextentofthehotworkshipyard/shiprepairpersonnelshallcomplywithbutnotlimitedtothefollowingrequirementsasperNFPA306:-
a. Determinethenatureandtheextentofthehotwork.
b. Determinethenatureofotheroperationsinoradjacenttothespacethatmayaffectinghotwork(suchaspaintingandcleaning).
c. Determine thecargohistory, the last threecargosheld inwork spaceandadjacentspaces.
d. Securepipelinesandotherequipment(heatingcoils,pumps,etc.)intheworkspacetopreventflammableortoxicmaterialsfrombeingdischargedintothespace.
e. Makespace“SafeforWorkers”,includingspacesforentry&work,installingappropriateillumination,meansofaccess(suchasladders),staging,etc.
f. Postwarningsignsasappropriate.
g. Installappropriatehotworkventilation.
h. Beforeuse,ensurethatweldingandburningequipmentisproperlygrounded,inspected,andinstalled.
i. Ensurethatadequatefireprotectionisavailable.
j. Ensurethatflammable,combustible,ortoxiccoatings(preservativecoatingsorinsulation)havebeenremovedfromhotworksurfaces.
i) A shipyard competent person must perform testing on any surface ofwhichtheflammabilityisnotknown.
ii) Softandgreasycoatingsmustbeadequatelystrippedback.
iii) Toxic preservative coatings must be stripped back at least 4 inches,otherwiseairlinerespiratorsmustbeused.
k. Ensure that flammable and/or combustible materials (such as trash, rags,opencontainersofsolvents,etc)havebeenremovedfromthearea.
l. Ensure that flammable, combustible, or toxic cargo residues have beenremovedorareadequatelycovered.
m. Ensurethatallmovablefirehazardsincludingresiduesofcombustiblebulkcargoesinthevicinityhavebeenremovedfromthehotworkarea.
n. Ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain a safe atmosphere during hotwork.
o. Ensurethatadjacentspaceshavebeeninspectedandmeetrequirementsforhotwork.
i) Inlieuofcleaning,adjacentspacescanbeinerted.
12. Relevant provisions of NFPA 70 (dealing with electrical fire safety i.e. a zonehazardousareaclassificationforreducingtheriskoffireandelectricshockhazards
etc) shall apply. Fire risk prohibition safety signs to identify areas where smoking,nakedflames,smoulderingandglowingfiresareprohibitedshallbedisplayedinsuchclassifiedareasconspicuouslytoavoidfireignitionorexplosion.
13. Noobjectioncertificate(NOC) forbuildingdemolitionmaybe issuedbyEHS-FireDeptsubjecttocompliancewithbutnotlimitedtothefollowingconditions:-
a. Priortocommencementofdemolition,removalofpotentiallyhazardousbuildingcomponents (hazardous waste consisted of toxic, flammable & combustiblematerials)fordisposalorrecyclingshallbedonewithexpresspermissionfromEHSDept.
b. Demolitionwork/activitiesshallbedoneinsuchamannerthatthehazardsfromfireandexplosionareminimized.
c. Afirewatchshallbeprovidedthroughouttowatchforfires,makeuseofportablefireextinguishersorfirehoseandperformsimilarfireprevention&protectionduties.
d. Specialprecautionsmustbetakenwhendemolitionworkisbeingdoneinareaswherefloorsaresoakedwithoilorotherflammableliquidorwherecombustibleinsulationmaybepresentinfloors,wallsorceilings/roofswherehotworkisbeingdone.
e. Access to utilities including fire hydrants shall be kept unobstructed duringdemolition.
f. Allutilities,includinggas,electric,water,telephoneandcableshallbeproperlydisconnectedpriortocommencementofdemolition.
g. Exceptfortheowner,nopersonshallenterthedemolitionsite/premisesunlessauthorized to perform inspections, repairs or to demolish and remove thebuilding/structure.
h. DemolitioncontractorandhispersonnelatthesiteshallhaveadirectmethodofnotifyingFireDept(8833111)intheeventofanemergency.
i. RelevantprovisionsofNFPA5000,2006(Chapter-14)NFPA241,NFPA70&NFPA1shallapplywhereappropriate(Refertosection4ofpart10oftheseregulations).
14. Developers,lesseesandlicenseesshallalsoensurecompliancewithbutnotlimitedtothefollowingDOsandDon’tsatworkplaces:-
a. Donotsmokeinforbiddenareasorintheareasnotdesignatedforsmoking.
b. Donotcookfoodinforbiddenareasorintheareasnotdesignatedforcookingfood.
c. Avoidcarelessdisposalofburningcigarettebutts.
d. Checkashtraysforsmoulderingcigarettesorothercombustiblesbeforeclosingdown.
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e. Donotletpapers,ragsorotherrubbishaccumulateatplaceofwork.
f. Usepropercontainersforflammableliquids,andnotopentinsorbuckets.
g. Handleflammableliquidsatasafedistancefrompossiblesourcesofignition.
h. Checkbeforeandafterusingblowlampswelding/cuttingequipment.
i. Donotoverloadelectricalcircuits.
j. Switchofffrommainsanyelectricalequipmentwhennotinuse.
k. Checkelectricalcables,plugsockets,fordamage/fraying.
l. Wipeoutspilledoil,greaseorliquids.
m. Storetoolssafelywhennotinuse.
n. Clearupturnings,chipsoroff-cuts.
o. Usemetalcontainersforoilyorgreasyrags,scrapsandwaste
p. Donotleaverubbishlyingout.
q. Donothangclothingoverornearheatingelement
r. Avoidweldingnearflammablematerials.
s. Whenweldingnearflammablematerials,bewareofflyingsparksandhotslag,keepfireextinguishersstandbyduringwelding/cuttingworkandchecktheareabeforeleaving.
t. Keepcompressedgascylindersawayfromsun,artificialheating,flammablematerials,corrosivechemicalsandfumes.
u. DonotobstructaccesstoFireExtinguishers.
v. Makesurethatyouknowtheescaperoutesincaseoffire.
w. Keepfireescapesexitsunobstructed.
x. Ensurethatallfireprotectionfacilitiesareinspected/maintained/serviced–HoseReels(monthly),FireExtinguishersandFireDetector/AlarmSystem(quarterly).
y. EnsurethatemployeesaretrainedintheuseofFirefightingequipment,FireActionandEvacuationyearlybasis.
15. Allset-backareas,exits,exitaccesspaths,staircases,fireroutesandfireaccesspathsshallbekeptfreeofanyobstructions,combustiblesandflammables.Anyobjectsor items, combustibles and flammables occupying set-back areas or obstructingexits,exitaccesspaths,staircases,fireroutesandfireaccesspathsshallberemovedwithoutpriornoticebyEHS-FireDeptattheexpensesoftheconcerneddevelopers,lesseesandlicensees.
16. EHS-FireDeptofficersincludingVicePresident/ChiefFireOfficerandhisdeputyareauthorizedtoenterandinspect,atallreasonabletimes,landandpremisesforthepurposesofassessingfiresafety(i.e.safetyfromtheriskthatafire,ifstarted,
would seriously endanger thehealthand safetyof anypersonor thequalityof thenatural environment). They may (i) examine a document or other thing that isrelevanttotheinspection(ii)demandtheproductionforinspectionofadocumentorotherthingthatisrelevanttotheinspection(iii)removeanythingthatisrelevanttotheinspectionforreviewandexaminationandremoveanydocumentthatisrelevanttotheinspectionforreviewandcopying(iv)conducttests,takeandremovesamples,takephotographsandmakevideotapesandotherimages,electronicorotherwise,thatarerelevanttotheinspection&(v)questionapersonorpersonsonmattersrelevanttoinspection.Iftheydemandthatadocumentorotherthingbeproducedforinspection,thepersonwhohasthecustodyofthedocumentorthingshallproduceitand,inthecaseofadocument,shallonrequestprovideanyassistancethatisreasonablynecessarytointerpretthedocumentortoproduceitinareadableform.AdocumentorthingthathasbeenremovedfromlandorpremisesshallbemadeavailabletothepersonfromwhomitwasremovedonrequestandatatimeandplacethatareconvenientforthepersonandfortheEHS-FireDeptofficers;andshallifitispossible,toreturnthedocumentorthingtotheperson,bereturnedwithinareasonabletime.
17. Incident of Fire/explosion taking place in the premises of developers, lessees andlicenseesshallbereportedintheprescribedformat(ReferTable8,PartI).Investigationinto thecause thereof shallbecarriedoutbyEHS-FireDeptwith theobjectiveofimplementingand/orenforcingappropriateandnecessarycorrectiveandpreventivemeasures.
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Section 12 : FIRE / EMERGENCY CONTROL
1. All developers, lessees and licensees shall implement appropriate fire controlmeasuresinaccordancewithrelevantprovisionsoftheseregulations.
2. FireEmergency/Evacuationplanshallbeinplaceanditshallberehearsed/drilledatleastannually.Theplanshallbeco-ordinatewithPCFCEmergencyManagementProcedures / DPA Marine Emergency Plan (where appropriate) and updatedsuitablyasmaybenecessitatedbythechangedrequirements.Thedefinedscopeofworkfordevelopingsitespecificevacuationplanshallincludebutnotlimitedtothefollowingaspects/points:-
a. EmergencyActions
b. PlanDescription
c. Process
d. EmergencyReportingProcedures
e. Alarm-systemDescription
f. EvacuationPolicy
g. ExitMapsorDiagrams
h. EmergencyPlanTraining
i. ProcedureforShelteringinplace
j. ProcedurePeoplewhoremaininplace
k. ProcedureforAccountingforallpersonnel
l. RescueandMedicalTasks
m. EmergencyCommunicationPlan
3. Itshallbeensuredthatemployeesaretrained&certifiedintheuseofFirefightingequipment,FireactionsandEvacuationannuallythroughapprovedfiretrainingfacility/institution.(RefertoAppendix8)
4. Everyverticalwayofexitandotherverticalopeningbetweenfloorsofabuildingshallbesuitablyenclosedorprotected,asnecessary,toaffordreasonablesafetytooccupantswhileusingexitsandtopreventspreadoffire,smokeorfumesthroughverticalopeningsfromfloortofloorbeforeoccupantshaveenteredexits.
5. In every building, facility or structure, adequate and suitable portable fireextinguishersshallbeprovidedtoextinguishaminorfire.Also,everyvehicleormobileequipmentsuchasforklift,craneandothersimilaronesshallbeequippedwithafireextinguishertoextinguishaminorfire.
6. EHS-FireDeptshallbenotifiedinwritingoftemporaryshutdownordisablementof any fire protection system or installation against which implementation ofappropriate countermeasures is necessary. Such countermeasures shall berecommended by EHS-Fire Dept for implementation by the concerned lessee/licensee.
7. Actiontobetakenincaseoffire.
i. Raise Alarm – By actuating Fire Alarm System or by shouting FIRE……FIRE…….FIRE…..
ii. Attackthefire–ByusingavailableFireExtinguishers,ifpossible.
iii. InformPCFCFireEmergencyControlRoom(Tel:8833111).
iv. Evacuatebuildingandassembleoutsideincasethefireisgoingoutofcontrol.(Seniorofficerpresenttotakecharge,directtheevacuationandaccountforalloccupantsofthebuilding).
v. Donotre-enterthebuildinguntildeclaredsafebyEHS–FireDepartment.
Note:Actionsitoiiimustbetakentoavoiddelays
8. Noparkingofvehiclesortrailersispermittedalongfireroutes/fireaccesspaths/set-backareas.Vehiclesortrailersparkedorleftalonganyofthefireroutes/fireaccesspaths/set-backareasshallberemovedwithoutany/priornoticebyEHS-FireDeptattheexpensesoftheownersofsuchvehiclesortrailers.
9. Allset-backareasshallbekeptfreefrom/ofobstructions,combustiblesandflammablestomaintainnecessaryandnaturalfirebreak.
10. Allbuildings, facilitiesor structures shallbeaccessible tofireandotheremergencyvehicles.
11. RelevantprovisionsofPCFCEmergencyManagementProceduresandDPAMarineEmergencyPlanshallapply.
12. AllPCFCSecurity/DSSandDubaiPolicepersonnelareauthorizedtoaid/assistEHS-Fire Dept personnel (Fire Fighting & Ambulance staff and officers including VicePresident/ChiefFireOfficerandhisdeputy)intheexecutionoftheirdutiessothatanymeasuresthatmayappeartobeexpedientfortheprotectionoflifeandpropertycanbetakenspeedily. Theymaybarricadethefiresceneandalsocloseanyroad/streetinornearwhichthefiresceneexists;andremoveanypersons[betheyPCFCornon-PCFCemployees/personnel]who,bytheirpresence,behaviorandactions,mayinterferewiththeoperationsofEHS-FireDepartment.
13. Licenseesofcustom-builtpremisesshallensurethateffectiveFireProtectionSystemsincludingautomaticfiredetectionandalarmsystems,complyingwiththerequirementsofEHS-FireDept/AHJ(refertoEHS-FireDepartmentfordetails),areinstalledandthatthededicatedtelephoneconnectionisalsomadetotheCentralFire&SecurityMonitoringStationatPCFCEmergencyControlCentre(ECC).Suchsystems(i)mustberegularlymaintainedandkeptingoodrepairsandsatisfactoryworkingconditionsatalltimesand(ii)mustensureavoidanceoffalsealarms/calls.(RefertoAppendix–9forguidance).
14. EHS-FireDeptpersonnel(firefightingstaff includingofficers,VicePresident/ChiefFire Officer and his deputy) are authorized to take full control of fire & non-fireemergencysituationsintheiroperationaljurisdiction/turnoutareas.WhereaClient’s
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premisesareunmanned/unguarded/closed/locked,theFireDeptpersonnelareauthorizedtomakeforcedentrywherethereisreasonablejustification(includingasubsequentfalsealarmdiscovery),and/orwherefailuretodosocouldresultinsignificantlosses.
15. EHS-FireDeptpersonnel(firefighting&ambulancestaffandofficersincludingVicePresident/ChiefFireOfficerandhisdeputyareauthorizedtoenteronlandorpremises:-
a. thatareadjacenttothelandsorpremisesonwhichafireoremergencyhasoccurredorisoccurringforthepurposeoffightingthefireorforprovidingrescueoremergencyservices;or
b. thatareadjacenttothelandsorpremisesonwhichthereisaseriousthreattothepersonalsafetyofanypersonforthepurposeofremovingorreducingthethreat.
16. EHS-FireDeptpersonnel(firefighting&ambulancestaffandofficers includingVicePresident/ChiefFireOfficerandhisdeputy)areauthorizedtoenteronlandorpremisesonwhichafireisoccurringorthatareadjacenttothoselandsorpremises,forthepurposeofpullingdownorremovingstructuresorthingsonorattachedtothelandsorpremisesonwhichafireisoccurringorthatareadjacenttothoselandsorpremisesif,intheopinionoffireofficerincharge,itisnecessarytodosotopreventthespreadofthefire.
17. EHS-FireDeptpersonnel(firefightingandambulancestaffandofficers)maybeauthorizedbytheVicePresident/ChiefFireOfficerorhisdeputytoenteronlandsorpremisesthatareoutsidetheiroperational jurisdiction/turnoutareasforthepurposesoffightingafireor forprovidingrescueoremergencyservicesonsuchlandsorpremisesif:-
a) intheopinionofVicePresident/ChiefFireOfficerorofhisdeputythefireoremergencythreatenspersons,propertyortheenvironmentand
b) the emergency response capability of the fire department or civil DefenseservingtheareainwhichsuchlandsorpremisesaresituatedisnotimmediatelyavailableorisreportedtobedeficientandassistanceofEHS-FireDepthasbeenrequestedbysuchfiredepartment/civildefenceorpolice.
18. EHS-FireDeptpersonnel(firefightingstaffandofficersincludingVicePresident/ChiefFireOfficerandhisdeputy)areauthorizedtoenteronlandorpremisesif:-
a) Afirehasoccurredonthelandorpremisesor
b) Theyhavereasonstobelievethatasubstanceordevicethatislikelytocauseafiremaybesituatedonthelandorpremises
Upon entering on the land or premises EHS-Fire Dept officers, including VicePresident/ChiefFireOfficerandhisdeputy,mayorderto:-
a) closeandprevententrytothelandorpremisesforthelengthoftimenecessarytocompletetheexaminationofthelandorpremises,
b) removefromthelandorpremises,retainandexamineanyarticleormaterialandtakesuchsamplesorphotographs,makevideotapesandotherimageselectronicorotherwisethatintheiropinionmaybeofassistanceindeterminingthecauseofthefireunderinvestigation.
c) Makesuchevacuationonthelandorpremisesastheyconsidernecessary
d) Operate,useorsetinmotionanymachinery,equipmentordevice
e) Makeanyreasonableinquiryofanypersonorpersonsorallyorinwriting.
19. EHS-FireDeptpersonnel(firefightingstaffandofficersincludingVicePresident/ChiefFireOfficerandhisdeputy)areauthorizedtoenteronlandorpremisesiftheentryisnecessaryforthepurposeofconductinganinvestigationintothecauseofafireorfordeterminingwhetherasubstanceordevicethatislikelytocausefireissituatedonthelandorpremises.
20. EHS-Fire Dept personnel (fire fighting & ambulance staff and officers includingVicePresident/ChiefFireOfficerandhisdeputy)areauthorizedtoenterwatersorboard ship, vessel or craft for thepurposeof fighting afire or for providing rescueoremergencyservicesincompliancewiththeprovisionsofDPAMarineEmergencyPlan.
21. Emergencies involvinghazardousmaterialsshallbedealtwithbyEHS-FireDept inaccordancewithallestablishedStandardOperatingProcedures(SOPs)assetforthin(i)ProcedureforEmergencyPreparednessResponsePlanning&Execution(PCFZ-EMS-EPR-001)&(ii)relevantNFPAcodesandstandards.
22. Any accidental/incidental damage caused or occasioned by EHS-Fire Dept staff(FireFighting&Ambulancepersonnel)inthedueexecutionoftheirdutiesmustbedeemed/construedtobethedamagecausedbyfire.NoclaimshalllieagainstEHS-FireDept/AHJ,EHSDeptoranyotherdepartmentsofPCFCandtheirdirectors,officersandotherconcernedpersonnelforcompensationforanydamagesoandnecessarilycaused.(Refertosection15ofPart1oftheseregulations.).
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Section 13 : CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL
1. All fire extinguishers and fixed fire fighting installations/systems, fire protectionequipment&productsshallconformtorelevantNFPAanditscompanioncodes,standards&publicationsandEHS-FireDept.requirements.Theyshallbeofthetypes, make(s) and brand(s) having valid test certifications from accredited &approvedtestcertificationbodies.(RefertoEHS-FireDept.formoredetails).
2. Certificationofcompletionpertainingtofireextinguishersandanyfireprotectioninstallations/systems[includingfiredetection&firealarmsystems]shallbemadeintheprescribedformats(refertoEHS-FireDept.formoredetails)andsubmittedpriortobuildingcompletion.
SECTION 13 - APPENDICES
Appendix1 – Submittal Requirements for obtaining Building Permit,CompletionCertificateandapprovalsrelatedthereto.
Appendix2 – FireProtection/FireSafetyGuidelinesforDesigningHighRiseBuildings
Appendix3 – DimensionalcriteriaconcerningFireescape stairs, exitwidthsetc.
Appendix4 – Occupantloadfactor
Appendix5 – Commonpath,Dead-EndandTravelDistancelimits
Appendix6 – CriteriaforstorageconfigurationforJAFZAPBUs/LIUs
Appendix7 – EHS-FireDeptrequirementsforCoveredtemporarystructures–EnclosedTentsnormallyusedforevents/activitiessuchasstageshows,concerts,circus,exhibitions,tradefairs,sportingevents&celebratoryfunctions.
Appendix8 – FireTrainingRequirements
Appendix9 – AvoidanceofFalseAlarmsfromAutomaticSmokeDetectors
APPENDIX – 1
A. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS (DESIGN DRAWINGS & OTHER DETAILS) FOR OBTAINING BUILDING PERMIT, COMPLETION CERTIFICATE AND APPROVALS RELATED THERETO.
1. For obtaining a Building Permit for development in a leased plot within PCFC jurisdiction.
Theconsultantshallsubmitthefollowingdrawings(bothsoft+hardcopies):
• SitesettingoutplanshallclearlyidentifythelocationofFirepumps,accessforemergencyservices,firewatertanksandotherutilitiesservices–1Set.
• Architecturaldrawings–1Set
• Firelayoutdrawings–2Sets
• Proposedusageofbuilding–1Set
• Processdetails,Pipeline&Instrumentation(P&I)diagram–1Set(OnlyforManufacturing&processindustries,tankfarms,spheres,bullets,liquid&gas storage tanks,boilers&pressurevessels, gasdistribution systems,petrol,oil&chemicaldistributionsystems/pipelines)
2. For obtaining a Building Permit for minor modifications on a Leased Plot within PCFC jurisdiction
Theconsultantshallsubmitthefollowingdrawings(bothsoft+hardcopies):
Firelayoutdrawings–2Sets
General Guidelines
a) Settingoutplanshallclearlyidentifyanyadditionalservices.
b) Completeexistingfloorplanswiththeproposalidentifiedclearlyshallbesubmitted.
c) Detailedplan,elevation,andsectionfortheproposedmodificationshallbesubmitted
d) Firefightinglayoutdrawingshallclearlyshowsmokedetectors,hydrant/Firehosereels,Fireextinguishers,firealarmbells,breakglassunits,Fireexitdoors/Firerateddoors&Emergencylightslocation/relocation.
3. For obtaining a NOC for Modification in JAFZA’s Pre-Built Warehouse Units.
Theconsultantshallsubmitthefollowingdrawings:
Firelayoutdrawings–2Sets
Briefwriteupoftheusageofarea,Processdetail,Projectbrief.
General Guidelines
a) Floorplanshallclearlyshowexisting&proposedadditionalofficeswithalldimensions.Proposedpartitionsshallbeclearlyidentified.
b) Detailedplan,elevation,andsectionfortheproposedpartitionswithclear
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detailsofwindows,airventilation,etcshallbesubmitted.
c) Fire fighting layout drawing shall clearly show smoke detectors, fireextinguishers,hydrant/hosereels,firealarmbells,breakglassunits,FireExitdoors/Firerateddoors&Emergencylightslocation/relocation.
4. For obtaining a NOC for Modification in JAFZA’s Lease Office Buildings (LOBs)
Theconsultantshallsubmitthefollowingdrawings:
FireLayoutDrawings–2sets
General Guidelines
a) Complete existing floor plans with proposed partitions identifiedclearly.
b) Detailedplan,elevation,andsectionfortheproposedpartitionswithcleardetailsofwindows,airventilation,etc.
c) Firefightinglayoutdrawingsshallclearlyshowsmokedetectors,Bells,breakglassunits,fireextinguishers,FireExitDoors/Firerateddoors&Emergencylightingetclocation/relocation.
4. For obtaining Building Completion Certificate for development on a leased plot within PCFC jurisdiction.
Theconsultant shall submit the followingAsBuiltdrawings (bothSoft+Hardcopies):
Sitelayout–1Set
FireProtectionlayout–1Sets
Completion Certificate for installation, Commissioning & testing of Firealarm&protection.(RefertoEHSwebsite:www.ehss.aeforformat)–1Set
5. For obtaining Building Completion Certificate for modification in JAFZA’s Pre-built warehouse units.
Theconsultant shall submit the followingAsBuiltdrawings (bothSoft+HardCopies):
FireProtectionlayout–1Sets
Completion Certificate for installation, Commissioning & testing of Firealarm&protection.(RefertoEHSwebsite:www.ehss.aeforformat)–1Set
Note:
(i) The term Design drawings means Basic Design drawings meetingNFPA/JAFZArequirementsapprovedduringtheprocessofobtainingNOCforBuildingPermit.
(ii) TheconsultantsshallsecureallunknowninformationfromEHS-FireDeptpriortosubmittalofplans/drawing.
(iii) Anyinformationnotsubmittedinitiallywillcausedelayinthereviewtimeofsubmittedplansandmayleadtodisapprovalofaplan/drawing.
B. FOR APPROVAL OF SHOP DRAWINGS.b)
ThetermShopDrawingsmeansdrawingsandtechnicaldataconcerninganyfireprotectionsystemorequipmentthatarerequiredtobesubmittedtoEHS-FIREDEPTforapproval,by the *authorized Contractor or subcontractor showing in detail (1) the proposedfabrication and assembly of the system components and (2) the installation (e.g., form,fit, and attachment details) of materials and equipment. It includes drawings, diagrams,layouts,schematics,descriptiveliterature,catalogcuts,illustrations,schedules,operationsandmaintenancemanuals,performanceandtestdata,andsimilarmaterialsfurnishedbytheContractororsubcontractortoexplainindetail,specificportionsoftheworkrequiredbythecontract.
TheContractororsubcontractorshallsubmitShopDrawingsasdetailedbelow.
• Two(2)reproduciblesetsandfour(4)copiesofalldrawings(suchasfabricationandinstallationdrawings,layouts,schematics)andsix(6)copiesofalltechnicaldata
• The Shop Drawings shall be complete and detailed, including the originalequipment manufacturer’s names and part numbers, and shall contain allinformation required for checkingwithout reference tomaterial contained inotherShopDrawingtransmittals.Partialsubmittalswillnotbeacceptedunlessspecifically approved by the consultant. Any partial submittals shall be soindicatedandanyoutstandingsubmittalrequiredtocompletethepackageshallbeidentified.
• ShopDrawingsshallbesubmittedinalogicalsequencethatisdulycoordinatedwith long lead time procurements and with fabrication and constructionschedules.
• ShopDrawingsshallbeofatypesuitableformicrofilmingandreproductionandshallbeofaqualitytoproduceclear,distinctlinesandletters.Alldrawingsshallhavedarklinesonawhitebackground.
• ShopDrawingsshallbeuniforminA0sizeandfoldedtoA4inSize.
• Shop Drawings shall be numbered in logical sequence. The Contractor orsubcontractormayusehisownnumberingsystem.Eachdrawingshallbearthenumberofthesubmittal(e.g.Submittal#1,Submittal#2,etc.) inauniformlocation adjacent to the title block. Any re-submittals shall retain the samesubmittalnumberwiththerevisiondesignated(e.g.Submittal#1,Rev.A).
• Ablankspace,nosmallerthan4by5inchesshallbereservedontherighthandhalfofeachsheetfortheEHS-FIREDEPTdispositionstamp.
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• Alongwithshopdrawings,EquipmentsubmittalsrelatedtoFireAlarm,Communication,Emergencylighting&FireSuppressionSystemsshallbesubmittedforapprovalbasedonwhichmaterialsshallbeprocured.
Review and approval notation will be as follows:
• Shopdrawingsmarked“approved”authorizetheContractororsubcontractortoproceedwithworkcoveredbysuchdrawings.
• Shop drawings marked “approved as noted” authorize the Contractor orsubcontractor to proceed with the work covered, provided he takes noexception to the notations. The notes shall be incorporated on the ShopDrawingspriortosubmissionofthefinalShopDrawings.
• Shopdrawingsmarked“returnedforcorrections”requiretheContractororsubcontractortomakenecessarycorrectionsandrevisionsonthedrawingsand to re-submit them for approval in the same route as before, prior toproceedingwithanyoftheworkdepictedonthedrawings.
• Shop drawings marked “not approved” or “disapproved” indicatenoncompliancewiththecontractrequirementsandtheShopDrawingsshallbere-submittedwithappropriatechanges.NoitemofworkrequiringaShopDrawingshallbeaccomplisheduntilthedrawingsareapprovedorapprovedasnoted.
• TheContractororsubcontractorshallmakeanycorrectionsrequiredbytheconsultant.ApprovaloftheShopDrawingsbyEHSFIREDEPTEngineeringshallnotbeconstruedasacompletecheck,butwill indicateonlythatthegeneralmethodofconstructionanddetailingissatisfactory.TheContractoror subcontractor shall be responsible for the dimensions and design ofadequateconnectiondetailsandsatisfactoryconstructionofallwork.
• Whenever the Contractor or subcontractor’s Shop Drawings contain anychangesordeviationsfromtechnicalrequirementsoftheapplicablecontractdrawings, maps and specifications, they shall be clearly identified on theShopDrawingsconcerned.AllShopDrawingscontainingdeviationsmustbeaccompaniedbyaDeviationnote.
• IfchangesarenecessarytoapprovedShopDrawingswhetherasaresultofacontractchangeorforanyotherreasons,theContractororsubcontractorshall make such revisions and submission of the Shop Drawings. No itemofworkrequiringaShopDrawingschangeshallbeaccomplisheduntilthechangedShopDrawingsareapproved.
C) FIT OUT WORKS REQUIREMENTS:
FireProtection/SafetySystemsfitoutworksshallincludeadjustmentofthebasebuildingfireprotection/safetysystemstosuitspecificfloorandroomlayoutsasbelow:-
1. Automatic Detection System:
a. Smoke detectors that need to be installed additionally should preferablybe of conventional photoelectric type or smoke detector of the type(s)compatibleeitherwiththeexistingsystem(s)orwiththelegitimateambientenvironmentalconditionsshallbeinstalled.
b. Additionalsmokedetectorsmustbeprogrammedtotheexistingmainfirealarmpanel.
c. Ceilingvoidsexceeding800mm.mustbeinstalledwithsmokedetectors.
d. LIU’S (Light Industrial Units) - Office extension - floor area 50% andabove:Existingfirealarm/detectioninstallationinthewarehouseareashallbediscontinued[asitlikelythattheproposedofficeextensioncouldeitherimpede/obstruct maintenance/testing of the (ceiling) smoke detectors orrenderthedetectorsineffectiveorboth]and‘’Beam’’typedetectorsshallbeinstalledinreplacementthereof.
e. Fireescapedoorwithpushbartoopenoutwardisrecommended.
2. Sprinkler System:
AllExtendedsprinklerpipingnetworkmustbesubjectedtoHydraulic/pressuretestingandcertificatestothateffectneedstobefurnishedforFireDeptapprovalandrecords.
3. Life Safety:
Theoccupantload/numberofpersonspermittedinsidetheareaallotted/leasedouttotheprospectiveclientsmustbecomplianttotheNFPA101referAppendix-6
Guideline Notes:
1. Theterm“Authorizedcontractororsubcontractor”meansthecontractoror subcontractor expressly authorized by the consultant to prepare andsubmitshopdrawingsdirectlytoEHSFireDeptforapproval.
2. Theapprovedstampedsetofplans/drawingsshallremainonthejobsiteuntilfinal inspectionisperformedbyEHS-FireDepartment. Allplans/drawingsshallbereadilyavailableforinspectionbyEHS-FireDept.
3. DrawingReviewfees:RefertoEHSDepartment
4. Re-inspection fees:NofeeshallbechargedbyEHS-FireDept for initial[first & second] inspections for BCC/OFC. Fees shall be charged foreachsubsequentinspectionforBCC/OFC(RefertoEHSDeptfordetailsconcerningfees).
5. RefertoEHSwebsitewww.ehss.ae
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APPENDIX – 2
FIRE PROTECTION / FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNINGHIGH RISE BUILDINGS
MAJORFIREPROTECTIONFACTORSINHIGHRISEBUILDINGS
1. Accessibilityamajorissue
1.1 Limitofavailableladderstoreachupperfloors
1.2 Heightofthefireandhighlogisticaldemand
1.3 Inherentdelaysindeployingequipmentandfirefightersaffectingfiregrowthindirectly.
1.4 FireDept’sinabilitytoapproachtheoriginofthefirefrommoreadvantageousdirections(resultinginlargeorunacceptablelosses).
2. Uniquepeoplemovement&egresssystems
2.1 Limitedmeansofegress
2.2 Conventionalexitsystem/stairtowerscannothandletheaccumulatedeffectoffloor-upon-floorevacuationofoccupantsintothesameexitsystematthesametimeexceedingevacuationtime.
2.3 Tomitigateevacuationissuestheconceptssuchasareasofrefuge,defend-in-place,pressurizedexits,enclosed/pressurizedelevators,increasedfireratings,communicationsystemsandlifesupportsystemsshallapply.
3. IncreasedOccupant,equipmentmaterialandfuelload(s)
3.1 Higherdensityofoccupant&fuelloadistheresultofstackingmanyfloorsonthesamebuildingfootprint.
3.1 Firehasanaturaltendencytomoveupward,whereadditionaloccupantsandfuelarestacked.
4. Combinationofoccupanciesinasinglehigh-risebuilding
4.1 Combinationoccupanciesrangefromresidentialtobusiness,offices,stores,restaurants and places of assembly including underground parking locatedbelowthehigh-risestructure.
4.2 Manydesignsincludewithin-the-structureatriums,buildinginter-connectionsandpublictransportationsystemssuchastrains&sub-wayservice
4.3 These(mixed)occupancies&structurescomplicatetherequirementforfireprotectionnecessitatingasophisticated&complexapproachtofiresafety.
5. Naturalforcesaffectingfireandsmokemovement
5.1 Stackeffectandtheimpactofwindscanbeverysignificant/different
5.2 Nomanualfirefightingtechniquesareavailable/knowntocounterstackeffectthatmayvarywithclimaticcondition.
5.3 Thefollowingdesignfeaturesarerecommended[butnotlimitedto]tominimizethestackeffect:-
(a) Airtightcompartmentationfromwalltowall.Thiswouldinvolvesealingpenetrationandexteriorbuildingtightness.
(b) Limitingcontinuousshaftheights.Constructionofair-lockvestibulesonstairs,elevatorsandotherverticalshafts.
(c) Useofvestibulesandgasketingonexteriordoorsatboththebottomandtopofabuilding.
(d) Eliminatingnaturallyventilatedshaftsandfloorsthatcouldcontributetostackeffectduringafire.Oneofthemostcommonlyencounteredsituationiselevatorshaftswithnormallyopenvents.Thesedesignsshouldbeactivesothattheventingwillterminateduringafire,thusreducingtheimpactofshackeffect.
(e) Zonecompartmentationandcontrolofmechanicalsystems,whichcouldcontributeto,orbeaffectedbystackeffect.
Note: (i)Ability toovercome thewind/stackeffect is baseduponmanyvariablesincludingsystemdesign,systempower,tightnessofthebuilding,wind velocity and wind direction. Wind direction can complicate theaccessibilityandpreferreddirectionoffireattackandcanincreasefireandsmokeimpingementuponareasofrefuge,possiblyexceedingtheirdesigncriteria.
6. InternalUtilityServices
6.1 Equipmentormechanicallevelsservicingeverytenorsofloors
6.2 Multiplelevelsoffirepumps,additionpressurereducingdevicesorsprinklerandstandpipesystems.
6.3 Zoned&compartmentedHVACsystemssharingcommonexhaustshaftsandfresh air intake shafts. These shafts and duct runs often penetrate multiplefirezonesandrequirespecialattentionregardingdesignandprotection.Manyhigh-risebuildingsintegratesmokemanagementsystemsintotheirconventionalHVACsystems. Although this is acceptable;and inmanycasespreferred, itrequires special design considerations, including safe and adequate controls,acceptancetestingandon-goingmaintenance.
Note: NFPA 101, 2006 Life Safety Code, includes specific requirements forhigh-risebuildings,includingautomaticsprinklerprotection,detection,alarm,communications, emergency power systems and command stations. Otherspecial features such as atriums and mixed occupancies are also addressed inNFPA101,2006.
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APPENDIX – 3
A) ReLEVANT EXCERPTS FROM NFPA 101, 2006 Table7.2.8.4.1(a)FireEscapeStairs
FEATURESERVING MORE THAN 10
OCCUPANTSSERVING 10 OR FEWER
OCCUPANTS
Minimumwidths22in.(560mm)clearbetweenrails
18in.(455mm)clearbetweenrails
Minimumhorizontaldimensionofanylandingorplatform
22in.(560mm)clear 18in.(455mm)clear
Maximumriserheight 9in.(230mm) 12in.(305mm)
Minimumtread,exclusiveofnosing
9in.(230mm) 6in.(150mm)
Minimumnosingorprojection
1in.(25mm) Norequirement
TreadconstructionSolid½in.(13mm)diameterperforationspermitted
Flatmetalbarsonedgeorsquarebarssecuredagainstturning,spaced1¼in.(32mm)maximumoncenters
Winders None Permittedsubjecttocapacitypenalty
Risers None Norequirement
Spiral None Permittedsubjecttocapacitypenalty
Maximumheightbetweenlandings
12ft(3660mm) Norequirement
Headroom,minimum 6ft8in.(2030mm) 6ft8in.(2030mm)
Accesstoescape
Doororcasementwindows,24in.x6ft8in.(610mmx1980mm);ordouble-hungwindows,30in.x36in.(760mmx915mm)clearopening
Windowsprovidingaclearopeningofatleast20in.(510mm)inwidth,24in.(610mm)inheight,and5.7ft2(0.53m2)inarea
LevelofaccessopeningNotover12in.(305mm)abovefloor;stepsifhigher
Notover12in.(305mm)abovefloor;stepsifhigher
Dischargetoground
Swingingstairsectionpermittedifapprovedbyauthorityhavingjurisdiction
Swingingstair,orladderifapprovedbyauthorityhavingjurisdiction
Capacity
½in(13mm)perperson,ifaccessbydoor;1in(25mm)perperson,ifaccessbyclimbingoverwindowsill
10persons;ifwindersorladderfrombottombalcony,5persons;ifboth,1person
Table 7.2.2.2.1.1(a) New Stairs
DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA
FEATURES ft. / in. mm
Minimumwidth Sec7.2.2.2.1.2
Maximumheightofrisers 7in. 180
Minimumheightofrisers 4in. 100
Minimumtreaddepth 11in. 280
Minimumheadroom 6ft8in. 2030
Maximumheightbetweenlandings
12ft 3660
LandingSec7.2.1.3,7.2.1.4.4and
7.2.2.3.2
Table 7.2.2.2.1.1(b) Existing Stairs
TOTAL CUMULATIVE OCCUPANT LOAD ASSIGNED TO THE STAIR
WIDTH
<2000persons 44in.(1120mm)
>2000persons 56in.(1420mm)
Sections7.2.2.2.1.2–(A),(B),(C),(D),(E)&(F)ofNFPA101,2006,shallbereferredtowhilecalculatingtheminimumstairwidth.
Ingeneral,minimumstairwidthshallbederivedfrom 8818527 joseph
MaximumOccupantCapacityforanygivenfloorX
EgressCapacityfactor
(Grossfloorarea/Occupantloadfactor.Table7.3.1.2)(Table7.3.3.1ofNFPA101,2006)ofNFPA101,206)
Exit width: The width of an exit passageway, shall be adequate to accommodate theaggregaterequiredcapacityofallexitsthatdischargethroughit,unlessoneofthefollowingconditionsapplies:
(1) *Whereanexitpassagewayservesoccupantsofthelevelofexitdischargeaswellasotherstories,thecapacityshallnotberequiredtobeaggregated.
(2) As provided in Chapter 36 and Chapter 37 of NFPA 101, 2006 an exitpassageway in amall building shall bepermitted to accommodateoccupantloadsindependentlyfromthemallandthetenantspaces.(see36.2.2.7.2and37.2.2.7.2).
Note: NFPA 101, 2006 shall be referred to for additional information /details.
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B) Other examples of Minimum width of escape routes, exits and minimum numbers of exits from large spaces (where appropriate and necessary, EHS-Fire Dept shall insist upon compliance with these requirements)
Minimum Widths of Escape Routes And Exits
No. of People Width of Exits
1 to 50 800mm
51 to 110 900mm
111 to 170 1000mm
171 to 220 1100mm
221 to 240 1200mm
241 to 260 1300mm
261 to 280 1400mm
281 to 300 1500mm
301 to 320 1600mm
321 to 340 1700mm
Minimum Numbers of Exits from Large Spaces
No. of People Number of Exits
1 to 50 1
51 to 500 2
501 to 1000 3
1001 to 2000 4
2001 to 4000 5
4001 to 7000 6
701 to 11000 7
APPENDIX – 4
Relevant Excerpts from NFPA 101, 2006 TABLE 7.3.1.2
Sl. UseFactor
(ft2 per person)a (m2 per person)a1 AssemblyUse
(i)Concentrateduse,withoutfixedseating. 7net 0.65net(ii)Lessconcentrateduse,withoutfixedseating. 15net 1.4net
(iii)Bench-typeseating 1person/18linearin.1person/455linear
mm(iv)Fixedseating Numberoffixedseats Numberoffixedseats
(v)WaitingspacesSee12.1.7.2&
13.1.7.2.See12.1.7.2&
13.1.7.2(vi)Kitchens 100 9.3(vi)Librarystackareas 100 9.3(vii)Libraryreadingroom 50net 4.6net(viii)Swimmingpools 50(watersurface) 4.6(watersurface)(ix)Swimmingpooldecks 30 2.8(x)Exerciseroomswithequipment 50 4.6(xi)Exerciseroomswithoutequipment 15 1.4(xii)Stages 15net 1.4net(xiii)Lightingandaccesscatwalks,galleries,gridirons 100net 9.3net(xiv)Casinosandsimilargamingareas 11 1(xv)Skatingrinks 50 4.6
2 EducationalUse(i)Classrooms 20net 1.9net(ii)Shops,laboratories,vocationalrooms 50net 4.6net
3 Day–CareUse 35net 3.3net4 HealthCareUse
(i)Inpatienttreatmentdepartments 240 22.3(ii)Sleepingdepartments 120 11.1(iii)Ambulatoryhealthcare 100 9.3
5 DetentionandCorrectionalUse 120 11.16 Residentialuse
(i)Hotelsanddormitories 200 18.6(ii)Apartmentbuildings 200 18.6(iii)Boardandcare,large 200 18.6
7 IndustrialUse(i)Generalandhigh-hazardindustrial 100 9.3(ii)Special-purposeindustrial NA NA
8 BusinessUse 100 9.3
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10 MercantileUse(i)Salesareaonstreetfloor 30 2.8(ii)Salesareaontwoormorestreetfloors 40 3.7(iii)Salesareaonfloorbelowstreetfloor 30 2.8(iv)Salesareaonfloorsabovestreetfloor 60 5.6(v)Floorsorportionsoffloorsusedonlyforoffices Seebusinessuse. Seebusinessuse.(vi)Floorsorportionsoffloorsusedonlyforstorage,
receiving,andshipping,andnotopentogeneralpublic
300 27.9
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touseofspacePerfactorsapplicable
touseofspaceNote:NFPA101,2006shallbereferredtoforadditionalinformation/details.
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APPENDIX –7
EHS-FIRE REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED TEMPORARY STRUCTURES - ENCLOSED TENTS NORMALLY USED FOR EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
SUCH AS STAGE SHOWS, CONCERTS, CIRCUS, EXHIBITIONS, TRADE FAIRS, SPORTING EVENTS & CELEBRATORY FUNCTIONS.
A) LayoutPlanningandMeansofEscape
1. Themaximumsizeofasingletentshallnotexceed2,000squarem.
2. Tentsshallbeseparatedfromthebuildingfacadesandfromothertentsbyatleastadistanceequaltothehighestpointofthetent.
3. Enclosedtentsshallbeofmaterialhavingaminimumsurfaceflamespreadclass2rating(tobesupportedbycertification).
4. Tentsactingasashelteredlinkfrombuildingstotentsorfromtentstotentsshallnotbemorethan6mwideand3mhigh.Thesetentsshallnotbeen-closed.Theyshallbespacedatleast36mapart.
5. Aminimumof2exitsshallbeprovidedandeachexitshallbeofminimum2mwidthirrespectiveofoccupantload.Theexitcapacityisbasedonamaximumof120personspermeterwidthofexit.
6. Themaximumtraveldistancefromanypointwithinthetenttothenearestexitattheexternaledgeofthetentshallnotexceed30m.
7. Theoccupantloadshallbebasedonaminimumof1.5squaremperperson.
8. Seatsifareprovided,theyshallbeinaccordancetoplanssubmittedforap-proval.Maximumnumberofseatsinarowshallnotexceed12andaminimumaislewidthof1.5mshallbeprovided.Seatsshallbesecuredproperlytothefloor.
9. Tosubmitaplan(preparedandendorsedbyaqualifiedperson)ofthetentlayoutwithcalculationsofdesignedoccupantload,traveldistanceandexitcapacity.
10. Anyrowofstallinsideatentshallnotexceed15minlength.
11. Separationdistanceofatleast3mbetweenrowsofstallsshallbemaintained.
12. Tentsandeventareasaretobeprovidedwithsufficientnumbersofself-con-tainedemergencylighting.
13. Alldesignatedexitspointsshallbeprovidedwithilluminated“Exit”signsincorporatedwithbatteryoperatedstandbypowersupply.
14. Allescaperoutes/passagewaysshallbefreeofobstruction.Exitpointsshallleaddirectlytoopenexteriorareas.
B) FireFightingProvisionsandStructuralFirePrecautions
1. Allpartsofatentaretobelocatedwithin100mofafirehydrant.Andnotentshallbelocatedwithin3mofanyfirehydrant,breechinginletsoffirefighting
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risingmainsorfireexitstaircasesofneighboringbuildings.(Thisrequire-mentmaybewaivedbyEHS-FireDeptforthesiteswherefirehydrantsarenotavailable).
2. Noactivityshallbecarriedoutonthefireengineaccessway/fireenginehardstanding(parkingspace)orpedestrianwalkways.
3. ABCdrychemicalpowderfireextinguisher(approvedtype)of2.5kgcapac-ityshallbeprovidedsuchthatnopersonneedstotravelmorethan15mtoreachthem.
4. Two2.5kgcapacitycarbondioxidefireextinguishers(approvedtype)shallbeprovidedinthevicinityofeachgenerator/airconditioningset.Genera-torsaretobesitedatleast5mawayfrombuildingsandtents/stalls.
5. ACunitswithreturn-airshallbefittedwithsmokedetectors.6. Roofingorfalseceilingofcoveredboothsshallbeofnon-combustible
materialorminimumclass2surfaceflamespreadrating(tobesupportedbycertification.)
7. Theerectionofmulti-storeystructuresisprohibited.8. Allsidesofthetimberflooringdecking/stage/platformshallbeproperly
sealedwithnostorageofgoods/materials/electricalservicesbeneaththem.
9. Fabricmaterials/curtainsforstageshallbeofminimumclass2surfaceflamespreadrating(tobesupportedbycertification).
10. FireVehicle(s)&ambulance(s)shallbekeptstandbyatthesitethroughouttheevent.
B) OtherFireSafetyPrecautions1. AnyactivityinvolvingtheuseLPGandflammableliquids/gasesisprohib-
ited.2. “Open-flame”cookingisnotallowedexceptwheresolidfuelburnersare
usedtowarmfoodthathasalreadybeenpreparedandcooked.3. Combustiblematerialsarekepttoaminimumandawayfromheatsources.4. Electricalfixtures/wiringarefirmlysecuredawayfrompublic’spath.5. Theeventorganizershallprovideateamofpersonnelforemergencyevacu-
ationandforfightingincipientfiresonsite.6. Civilorstructuralengineer’scertificationisrequiredwhereverstructural
safetyisinvolved.7. TocontactEHS-FireDeptat8835999toarrangeforaninspectionofthe
site2daysbeforethecommencementoftheevent.8. Toremove/clearthetemporarystructureswithin3daysuponexpiryofthe
approvedperiod.Thedurationoftheeventislimitedtoatmost2months.
APPENDIX –8
FIRE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
SL OCCUPANCYCHARACTERISTICS
TOTALNO.OFEMPLOYEESTOBE
TRAINEDINFIRSTAIDFIREFIGHTING
TOTALNUMBEROFEMPLOYEESTOBETRAINEDINFIREHOSES,
FIXEDINSTALLATIONS,FIREALARMSYSTEMS,AND
AUTOMATICFIRESUPPRESIONSYSTEMS.ETC.
1 OFFICES,ASSEMBLY,COMMERCIAL,RESIDENTIAL,SHOPS.
5% 5%
2 INDUSTRIES
(1)HIGHRISK ALL ALL
(2)MEDIUMRISK 10% 10%
(3)LOWRISK 5% 5%
3 STORAGE
(1)HIGHFUELRISK ALL ALL(2)MEDIUMFUELRISK 10% 10%(3)LOWFUELRISK 5% 5%
List of approved training facility / institutions
SL. NAME CONTACT DETAILS
1 PCFCTrainingFacilityatWestFireStationNearR/A11.Tel:04-8835999Fax:04-8839171
2 DubaiCivilDefenceTrainingCenter,AlAweer,Dubai.Tel:04-2870666
Fax:04–2871210
3 GulfTechnical&SafetyTrainingCenter,AbuDhabi.El:02–5541220
Fax:02–5541716
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APPENDIX –9
AVOIDANCE OF FALSE ALARMS FROMAUTOMATIC SMOKE DETECTORS
SL. CAUSE PREVENTIVE/CORRECTIVEMEASURES
1 Accumulationofdustinsidethedetector
1. Monthlycleaningofdetectors.
2. Sensitivityadjustmentdependingontheambientdustlevelintheprotectedarea
2 Smoking Toavoidsmokingintheareaprotectedbysmokedetectors.
3 Artificialsimulationof“smokecondition”bydust(gettingkickedup)duetocleanupactivitiesviz.sweeping,blowingetc.
PriorintimationtoPCFCEmergencyControlCentre(Tel:8833222)beforecommencingclean-upactivities.
4 Smokegeneratedbywelding&cuttingprocesses
1. Detectorstobedisabled/isolatedtemporarily(shorttermmeasure).
2. Detectorstobedisabled/isolatedtemporarilythroughzoneisolationpanel(s)(tobeinstalledaslongtermmeasure)
3. PriorintimationtoPCFCEmergencyControlCentre(Tel:8833222)
5 Ingressofinsectsintodetectors Treatmentoftheprotectedareaswithinsecticidesatregularintervals.
6 Repairstoorperiodicalcheckingoffirealarmpanels,circuits&loopsetc.
PriorintimationtoPCFCEmergencyControlCentre(Tel:8833222).
7 Earthfault Toberectified
8 Loopfault Toberectified
9 Faultydetector Detectortobereplaced
10 Faultypanel Toberectified
11 Faultyselectionofdetector Replacementbyappropriatetypeofdetector