safety handbook - cschl

CS Construction & Geotechnic Pte. Ltd., CS Bored Pile

System Pte. Ltd., L&M Foundation Specialist Pte. Ltd.,

Double Wong Foundation Pte. Ltd., Soil Investigation

Pte. Ltd., THL Foundation Equipment Pte. Ltd., Wisescan

Engineering Services Pte. Ltd., Borneo Geotechnic Sdn.

Bhd., G-Pile Sistem Sdn. Bhd., Spectest Sdn. Bhd.

Safety Handbook

Published on 1st April 2012

Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety Policy

President/Group CEO defines the Quality, Environmental

and Occupational Health & Safety (QEHS) Policy as follows:

“To deliver the highest quality of works, through the

identification of customer requirements and statutory

requirements.

The management will do its utmost best to provide an

accident-free workplace for all employees and interested

parties as well as a sustainable green environment by

ensuring the outputs of work activities do not cause undue

pollution to the society.

The company will strive to prevent environmental, health &

safety hazards that are undesirable to employees and

interested parties through continual reviews and

improvement of its integrated management system.

Complying with the applicable regulations as required by

Ministry of Manpower, relevant authorities and the

clients”.

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President/Group CEO’s Message

Your safety is our utmost concern.

The Group is committed to delivering quality work to all

our clients, within agreed time schedule and free from

incidents or injuries. Safety is something that we will not

compromise under any circumstance.

We fully recognise the importance of identifying and

minimising the risks and impacts that may affect the

health, safety and the environment of our workforce as

well as the members of the public. To build upon CSC

Group’s achievement in all areas of operational excellence,

I am counting on each and everyone of us to continuously

commit to our Safe Work Practices which are designed to

identify, assess, mitigate or eliminate risks.

I therefore, urge YOU to use this easy-to-use reference

manual frequently as a reminder of our Safe Work

Practices and support the tenets of operations.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment. Stay Safe Today

and Everyday.

See Yen Tarn

President/Group CEO

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General Rules

1. The employee is responsible for and must wear the

appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at

all times while at work.

2. PPE must not be abused, and if damaged must be

replaced before continuing the work.

3. All accidents, property damage, dangerous

occurrences or near-misses must be reported to the

safety department immediately, failing which CSC

shall not accept to entertain the case.

4. No smoking while operating the machines.

5. Anyone caught stealing, fighting or causing property

damage will be disciplined and may be subject to

immediate dismissal at the Management’s discretion.

6. Follow safety instruction; do not take chances. If you

do not know, ask.

7. Immediately correct and report unsafe conditions.

8. Observe and obey all warning signs.

9. Horseplay will not be tolerated.

10. Use the right tools and equipment for the job and use

them safely.

11. Always follow Safe Work Procedures.

12. The use, possession or being under the influence of

illegal drugs or intoxicants is prohibited on site.

13. Any electrical connections, alterations and repairs

should only be done by competent electrician.

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Lifting Operations

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Never wrap a sling around “L” must be greater than “S”

No person is allowed to stand

under a suspended load

Severe bending

Severe bending can cause breakage of sling

Always use tagline to control the load

Lifting Operations

Follow these rules during lifting operations:

» Inspect lifting gear and lifting machine before use.

» Use only approved rigging equipment.

» Use proper rigging technique.

» Never overload the lifting gear or lifting machine.

» Lifting must be done gradually with the load lifted 1~2 inches

off the ground initially to check stability.

» Never stand under a suspended load.

» Lifting crew must understand their specific duties and

responsibilities and must stop any lifting work if an unsafe

condition is identified.

» Always insert padding or use lifting frame to prevent severe

bending or breakage of sling.

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Broken wire Bird caging

Kinked Crushed

All damaged slings must be removed from site

General Rules

14. All non-life threatening accidents cases which require

medical attention must be referred to company’s

designated hospital (Raffles Hospital). Company will

not reimburse medical fees if the injured employee is

referred to other hospital/clinic.

15. Do not carry out work without an approved Permit-

To-Work, where PTW for the work is in force.

16. Follow all the other safety rules as stated in the

company’s Safety Management System, failing which

penalty shall be served on employees according to

the infringement fines as stated in the Safety

Management System.

“No job is so urgent or

important that we cannot take

time and effort to do it

SAFELY”

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Manual Handling

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Every employee must use and wear PPE while working on

site. The type of PPE used will depend on the nature of

work. However, basic PPE such as safety helmet, safety

boots and reflective vest must be worn at all times.

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Helmet with chin strap Dust mask

Ear plugs Ear mufflers

Safety harness Safety boots Rubber safety boots

Welding gloves Rubber gloves Reflective vest

Waste Management & Housekeeping

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Welding and electrical safety

9

Rod holder must be fully

insulated

Face shield must be worn Earth rod must be inserted

Proper clamp must be used Standby fire extinguisher Cable must be kept tidy

DB box must be locked

at all times

Do not lay cable on ground Warning sign must be

displayed clearly

ELCB must be installed in

DB box

Electrical hand tools must be inspected

by LEW monthly and documented

Cable to be hung on

insulated hook

Excavation safety

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Banksman to guide

excavator during

operations

Risk Assessment briefing

for Operator before work

starts

Do not leave the door

open when the operator

is not present

Do not operate machinery

which emits black smog,

send it for servicing

Bucket should be placed

facing downward when not in

use to avoid collecting water

Blinker light must be

working in good condition

Standby fire extinguisher

in the cabin in case of fire

Provide proper access

ladder for trenches >

1.2m deep

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to the following)

General worker

1. Obey all safety instructions.

2. Avoid horseplay and unsafe practices that can result

in incident/accident.

3. Make full and proper use of all Personal Protective

Equipment and safety devices provided.

4. Report unsafe conditions, injuries and incidents to

Supervisor immediately.

5. Practice good housekeeping at all times.

6. Ask the Supervisor if you are not sure of how to do

the work safely.

7. Do not engage in a fight with fellow workers, refer all

disputes to Supervisor.

8. Ensure that proper Risk Assessment (RA) has been

briefed to you by your Supervisor before work is

carried out.

9. Do not carry out work without approved Permit-To-

Work.

10. Always follow Safe Work Procedure.

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Rigger / Signalman

1. All riggers and signalmen must be suitably qualified

with accredited training qualification.

2. Must follow instructions as given by Lifting Supervisor.

3. Must follow standard rigging and signalling methods

to avoid confusion.

4. Must work together as a team with the Lifting

Supervisor and Crane Operator.

5. Shall discontinue any lifting operations if unsafe

condition is spotted during lifting operations. Report

to Lifting Supervisor immediately.

6. Always follow Safe Work Procedure.

Machine operator

1. Operate the required machinery which they are

competent in.

2. Perform daily maintenance check of the machine.

3. Follow Safe Work Procedure.

4. Lock the cabin door if the machine is unattended to.

5. Do not move the machine without proper instruction

or Banksman guiding the movement.

6. To coordinate lifting operations with and the advice of

the lifting Supervisor, and diligently keep a safe lookout

during machinery operations with signalman and rigger.

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Lifting Supervisor

1. Ensure all lifting operations are carried out in

accordance with safety requirements both legal and

in-house requirements.

2. Stop all lifting operations immediately if unsafe

condition is spotted.

3. Ensure lifting crew are properly briefed before lifting

operations are carried out.

4. Follow Safe Work Procedure and Risk Assessment at

all times.

5. Ensure that Permit-To-Lift is approved with necessary

Lifting Plan.

Site Supervisor / Site Foreman

1. Ensure works performed in accordance with client’s

safety requirements.

2. Coordinate and execute work safely.

3. Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.

4. Report an unsafe act or unsafe condition to WSHS

/ WSHC and rectify immediately if life threat is

present.

5. Supervise the work closely and act swiftly if work is

done in a haphazard manner.

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Safety in Load Test Erection

Follow these rules during load test erection:

» Inspect lifting gear and lifting machine before use.

» Area to be cordoned off to prevent unauthorised entry.

» Workers must anchor safety harness while at height.

» Lifting crew including crane operator must coordinate with one and

another properly.

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Area must be cordoned

off with Danger signage to

prevent unauthorised

entry

Concrete blocks to be

seated on steel plates

for stability purpose

Safety harness must

be anchored while

working at height

Steel plates must be

provided for safe crane

footing

Lifting lugs must be

checked before lifting

Use certified mancage for

transporting workers

onto the ground

Chipped or cracked concrete blocks must not be

used and should be discarded from site


Project Coordinator

1. Responsible for coordinating manpower, plant &

equipment and materials arrangement.

2. Monitor work progress and ensure work is carried out

safely.

3. Verify records and reports submitted by Site

Supervisors.

4. Ensure work is carried out according to Safe Work

Procedure.

Mechanics

1. Execute repairing or servicing according to Safe Work

Procedure and machine maintenance instructions.

2. Use and wear appropriate PPE when carrying out

repair work.

3. Report all unsafe conditions to Site and WSHS/WSHC

immediately.

4. Consult expertise from specialist if unsure of how to

repair the machine.

5. Do not take short cut when repairing the machine.

6. Keep proper record of maintenance report for future

reference.

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Project Engineer

1. Ensure Risk Assessment is done before work is

executed.

2. Ensure work is done according to Safe Work Procedure.

3. Ensure work is done according to client’s safety

requirements.

4. Accountable for all safety related issues and ensure

all safety shortcomings are addressed properly before

work is continued.

Project Manager

1. Overall in charge of projects in terms of progress &

safety.

2. Accountable for all safety related issues and ensure all

safety shortcoming are addressed properly before work

is continued.

3. Represent project team in attending to client’s safety

requirements.

4. Provide technical and engineering support to the

operations team and ensure work is executed safely.

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Accident Reporting Procedure

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Accident

Report to supervisor

& First Aider

Supervisor reports to site

WSHS / WSHC

WSHS /WSHC reports to

EHS Mgr. & PM

Attend to injured and

give treatment

Only requires first

aid treatment

Worker returns to

work

If further treatment is

required, send to nearest

Raffles Clinic / Hospital

Site conduct accident

investigation

More than

3 days MC

Hospitalisation more than

24 hrs / amputation case

Life threatening /

Fatal case

Dangerous

occurrence

WSHO submits

i-report within

10 days after

accident

occurrence

WSHO submits i-report

within 10 days after

accident occurrence

Stop work, call

police, ambulance

& MOM

Stop work,

inform MOM

Accident review by

project safety

committee and follow

up with necessary

actions

Committee of

inquiry

WSHO submits

i-report within

10 days after

accident

occurrence WSHO submits i-

report within 10

days after accident

occurrence Follow up

actions

Follow up actions

Emergency Contact Numbers

External contacts:-

FIRE - 995

AMBULANCE - 995

POLICE - 999

RAFFLES HOSPITAL - 6311 1111

SINGAPORE GH - 6321 4311

TAN TS HOSPITAL - 6256 6011

TRAFFIC LIGHT - 1800 225 5582

PIPED GAS SUPPLY - 1800 752 1800

SINGTEL CABLE - 6484 4370

Internal contacts:-

Guard House - 6500 4767

(Corporate Head Office)

Brandon Toh - 9757 5568

(Corporate EHS Mgr.)

Balaraman Deivakumar - 9152 4266

(LMFS EHS Mgr.)

Mohammed Ismail Nanwi - 9025 1096

(CSCG EHS Mgr.)

Chandrasekar Baskar - 9276 1004

(CSBP EHS Mgr.)

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