Post on 27-May-2018
IIRSM Qatar
20th March 2018
Presented by:
Mark Stephens
Welcome & Announcements
Welcome & Announcements
Welcome to: -
All of our members and visitors, especially those attending for the first time;
Representatives of our sponsor DISS;
Our guest participants: Vishnu Gopal & Vitor Rosa
Agenda Legal Focus – Qatar Legislation
Presentation – Fascinating Nature
Supplier Presentation - DokaScaffUni
Networking:
Introductions
Networking Topic
Presentation – Working at Height Statistics
Local Accident & Lessons Learned
Other Business
Agenda #1
Legal Focus
Legal Focus
• Resolution of the Ministry of Civil Service & Housing Affairs No. 20 of 2005
Article 17
Stable ladders should be made of substances to prevent slips.
They should also be provided with precautions of safety affixed to the sides.
Moveable ladders should be strong and be able to support weight
Legal Focus
• Resolution of the Ministry of Civil Service & Housing Affairs No. 20 of 2005
Article 17
The height of the rungs should be regular with suitable dimensions.
Bases and heads should be provided with fixed means to prevent slipping.
It is preferable to use double ladders
Legal Focus
• Resolution of the Ministry of Civil Service & Housing Affairs No. 20 of 2005
Article 17
Scaffolds should be made of strong and suitable substances to bear the weight of the load
They should also be wide enough and surrounded by obstacles to prevent the falling of workers and materials
Workers should be provided with safety devices during erection
Legal Focus
• QCS 2014 Section 11 (Regulatory Document)
Article 1.1.27.21
Scaffolds should only be erected, altered, or dismantled by, or under the supervision of, a competent person
Legal Focus
• QCS 2014 Section 11 (Regulatory Document)
Article 1.1.8.30.2
The design of temporary works, such as falsework, formwork and scaffolding, falls within the scope of CDM
Legal Focus
• QCS 2014 Section 11 (Regulatory Document)
Article 1.1.13.2.58
Designated “danger areas” must be created where there is a risk of a person falling, or being hit by a falling object. In the case of incomplete scaffolding, suitable notices must be displayed to discourage attempted access onto the scaffold
Legal Focus
• QCS 2014 Section 11 (Regulatory Document)
Article 1.3.1 – Work at Height
BS EN 12811-1:2003
Legal Focus
• QCS 2014 Section 11 (Regulatory Document)
Article 1.3.1 – Work at Height
BS EN 13374
Legal Focus
• QCS 2014 Section 11 (Regulatory Document)
Article 1.3.1 – Work at Height
TG 20:08
Legal Focus
• QCS 2014 Section 11 (Regulatory Document)
Article 1.3.1 – Work at Height
NASC SG4:05
Agenda #2
Fascinating Nature by Vishnu Gopal
Agenda 3
Supplier Presentation – DOKA
Agenda 4
Networking
Agenda 5
Presentation – HSE Working at Height Statistics
Agenda 6
Local Accident & Lessons Learned
ROOT CAUSES IDENTIFIED
Improper positioning Complacency Slippery floors Improper equipment Inability to sustain body position Critical behaviors not reinforced Work planning Non-correction of unsafe cats/behaviors Procedure for work performed Assessment of hazard and risk
UK HSE Executive
“Ladders are a sensible and practical optionfor low-risk, short-duration tasks”
Agenda 8
Other Business
(now is the time to raise questions from work)
Other Business
Other Business
Other Business
Oyebande WaheedTakou EvaristeMehboob RezaAjibade Lateef
Upcoming Events and Meetings
March
20 IIRSM Meeting – Crowne Plaza Hotel 25-26 International Conference on Environment – Mercure
Grand Hotel
Upcoming Events and Meetings
April
17 IIRSM Meeting (tbc)28 UN World Day for Safety & Health at Work
Upcoming Events and Meetings
2018
06-07th MAY – Qatar HSE & Fire Safety Conference - Marriott Marquis City Centre Hotel
05 June – UN World Environment Day
A Word of Thanks
To our sponsor DISS for support of the branch for the first quarter of this year.
Thanks to Vishnu and Vitor for their participation
To all of you, our members and visitors, for making the effort to attend and support IIRSM.
A Word of Thanks