01002 - Safety and Rules Rev

PROPOSED GMH PHASE 1B MOB BUILDING AT ISKANDAR, JOHOR, MALAYSIA B+H Project No. C 13420 Document ref. no. 01B-A-0-4-002 Rev - Issued for Tender A 01002 Site Safety and Rules - Architectural Specifications

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SECTION A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A 01002 SITE SAFETY AND RULES

1.0 Safety Specifications

2.0 Site Safety Measures

Emergency / Injuries

Environmental Control Measures

House Rules and Contractors Responsibilities

1.0 Safety Specifications

1.1 General

1.2 Responsibility for Safety

The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of all operations in connection with the Contract and shall take all necessary actions to ensure the safety of all persons who may be in, on or adjacent to the Site.

1.3 Compliance with Acts And Regulations

The Contractor shall comply with the Workplace Safety and Health Act (hereafter referred to as "the Act" for the purposes of this clause including all sub clauses under it) and its Subsidiary Legislations including the Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations referred to as "the Regulations" for the purposes of this clause including all sub clauses under it) and any amendment or re-enactment thereto and including but not limited to:

1.3.1 Any other rules and regulations, Malaysian Standards and Codes of Practices related and relevant to the promotion of safe practices and conduct at the worksite.

Prior to the commencement of the Works, the Contractor shall first obtain all relevant Certificate or Registration, under Malaysian Regulatory Authorities.


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It shall be the duty of the Contractor to comply with all such requirements of the regulatory Safety acts and all its Subsidiary Legislations, as affects him or any person or persons employed by him, and as related to any work, act or operation performed or about to be performed by him. The Contractor shall not permit any person to do anything not in accordance with the generally accepted principles of safe and sound practices.

The Contractor shall ensure a safe environment on the site at all times. All safety provisions shall be properly maintained and shall not be removed. The Contractor shall ensure that necessary and sufficient precautions are taken by his workmen when safety provisions are used. The Contractor shall not allow any of the safety provisions to be used unless he has satisfied himself that the provisions are safe.

The Contractor shall prepare drawings; details and calculations for all temporary structures as required, certified by his Professional Engineer and submit for approval at least one week before the commencement of the Works unless otherwise specified. The Contractor and his Professional Engineer shall ensure the adequacy and sufficiency of the safety provisions.

Where any person appoints a professional engineer to carry out any work under the Workplace Safety & Health (Construction Regulations for any temporary works specified below, the professional engineer shall comply with any duties imposed on him under those regulations:

a) Cantilevered platforms erected more than 3m above ground; b) Formwork structure that

i) exceeds 9 meters in height; ii) consists of any form work which is supported by shores

constructed in 2 or more tiers; or iii) consists of any formwork where the thickness of the slab or

beam to be cast in the formwork exceeds 300 millimeters, c) Chutes exceeding 12m in height d) Runway and ramp for use of motor trucks or heavy vehicles; e) Removal of any column, beam, floor or other load bearing structure; f) Stability of structure adjacent to excavation; g) Piling, shoring and bracing for trench excavation > 4m; and h) Stability of structures adjacent to piling.

Duties on professional engineers undertaking temporary works regulated under all current Malaysian Health and Safety Regulations:

a) Design it to acceptable codes and standards and in accordance with good engineering practices;


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b) Provide design documentation to the person constructing the temporary work to facilitate the construction of it according to the design drawings, including all relevant calculations, drawings and construction or erection procedures;

c) Ensure that it is constructed accordance with his design;

d) When it is constructed, satisfy him that it is safe for its intended use and if so, issue a certificate stating that it is safe for its intended use;

e) The professional engineer shall exercise due diligence when carrying out his duties; and

f) No temporary work shall be used unless a certificate has been issued in respect of it.

The Contractor is deemed to have allowed in the Contract Sum for all cost and expenses for the safety provisions and for all additional cost that may arise from amendments to the Act and its Subsidiary Legislations or changes in the requirements of Malaysia regulations and regulatory bodies and other relevant authorities.

The Contractor shall ensure that the requirements of the Regulations and the requirements specified hereunder are strictly complied with at all times. Any amendment or re-enactment to current safety acts, shall take precedence over the contract.

1.4 Undertaking by Occupier*/ Contractor

The Contractor shall undertake to ensure that the provisions of the Workplace Safety and Health Act and the Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations and any amendments or re-enactments thereto are complied with. The attached safety provisions undertaking form for the Occupier/Contractor in Appendix A shall be complied by a Managing Director of the company/firm awarded the Contract.

1.5 Site Safety Programme

The Contractor shall submit a safety programme to the CA within 14 days from the date of the Letter of Acceptance prior to the commencement of the Works. The relevant safety equipment and safe method of work employed at each stage of construction shall be described in detail. Special risks involving specialised equipment shall also be highlighted. The programme shall also include company safety policy, risk assessment, safety rules and regulations, small group


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activities, safety cycle activities, safety promotion programme (safety slogans, safety campaign, slide shows etc), safety training, emergency procedures and other such activities. The safety programme must be displayed outside the site office. The Contractor shall display safety posters at the site office, site canteen, exit/entry points of buildings and passenger cum material hoist area.

1.6 Monthly Safety Review

The Contractor shall carry out a monthly safety review of the measures contained within the safety programme to demonstrate that the required level of safety are being achieved and maintained and make a full report to the Contract Administrator (CA) on each such review. The CA will review the safety programme from time to time and will advise the Contractor of any matter with which he is not satisfied and the Contractor shall take such steps as are necessary to satisfy the CA. The CA will carry out such safety studies or audits, as he considers necessary. The Contractor shall make available, specialist personnel as the CA may consider necessary for the performance of such safety studies or audits.

1.7 Permit To-Work System

Contractor shall implement a Permit-to-Work System for types of work as stated in the Construction Regulation which comprises the followings;

Excavation and trenching work exceeding 1.5m in depth; Tunneling work;

Lifting operations involving mobile or crawler crane; Work on a scaffold where person is liable to fall a distance of more than 2m;

Demolition work; Work in any confined space; and Piling work.

No work shall be carried out except under a permit-to-work issued by the person who has overall control of the project on-site (The Contractors Project Manager).


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1.8 Lock-out & Tag-out System

Contractor shall implement lock out and tag out system in accordance with the requirement as stipulated under the Code of Practice 91: 2001 lock out Procedure. The purpose of the lock out / tag out procedure is to prevent personal injury and property damage due to the start-up of electrically driven machinery and equipment that is under repair or upon which maintenance is being performed. This procedure also applies to energy sources that are mechanical, air, hydraulic and thermal, or to spring-loaded devices.

1.9 Risk Management

1.9.1 The contractor shall conduct a risk assessment in relation to the safety and health risks posed to any person who may be affected by his undertaking prior to the commencement of work in accordance to the Workplace Safety & Health (Risk Management) Regulations.

1.9.2 The contractor shall take all reasonably practicable steps to eliminate any foreseeable risk to any person who may be affected by his undertaking.

1.9.3 The contractor shall maintain a record of risk assessments conducted, including any control measures taken or to be taken and any safe work procedures.

1.9.4 The contractor shall ensure that his employees are informed of the nature of the risk involved, the measures implemented to control the risk and applicable safe work procedures. Whenever the assessment of a risk is revised, or where control measures or safe work procedures are changed, employer shall inform employees of such changes.

1.9.5 The contractor shall incorporate the time frame required for risk assessment to be developed into the master/monthly work program and shall ensure that his employees are informed of the nature of the risk involved, the measures implemented to control the risk and applicable safe work procedures prior to commencement of work.

1.9.5 The contractor shall review and if necessary revise the risk assessment at least once every year and forthwith if, there is an occurrence of any injury or illness as a result of exposure to a hazard, or there has been a significant change in work practices or procedures.


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* As defined under the Workplace Safety and Health Act.

2.0 Site Safety Measures

2.1 Physical Measures

2.1.1 Metal Access Scaffold And Working Platforms

The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain metal access scaffold for all building blocks. This requirement may be waived, where industrialized or semi-industrialized method of construction together with peripheral safety nets is employed. Under such case, there shall be no adjustment to the Contract Sum. The Contractor shall allow free use of the scaffold by all contractors, sub-contractors, specialists, artisans and other tradesmen employed by the Employer or the Contractor.

An approved scaffold contractor registered with approval authorities shall be contracted to erect, alter or dismantle any metal scaffold above 4 meters in height (including the handrails, mid rails, guard rails and their supports at the uppermost of the scaffold). All scaffolds and any component shall be erected, altered or dismantled by qualified scaffold erectors, under the immediate supervision of a qualified scaffold supervisor. The scaffold and its components shall only be dismantled and removed after the CA has given his permission.

The metal access scaffold shall be of the type approved by the MOM. It shall comply with the Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations and the CP 14: Code of Practice for Scaffolds. The metal access scaffold shall be pre zinc galvanized or other approved by the CA.

The metal access scaffold and any components therein shall be designed according to the Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations and the CP 14: Code of Practice for Scaffolds by a PE employed by the Contractor. The Professional Engineer's drawings and calculations shall be submitted for approval by the CA before the erection of the scaffold.

The scaffold shall be erected ahead of the structural work (including the construction of water tank rooms) from the second storey and supported by cantilevered platforms erected according to the Drawings of the PE. The cantilevered platforms shall project about 1.1 m from the edge of the building or any other distance. The scaffold shall be erected within 300 mm


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from the building edge. Where the structure does not allow the scaffold to be erected from the second storey or where the building is less than 12.0m in height, the Contractor may erect the scaffold from the first storey subject to review by CA.

The Contractor and his PE shall ensure that the building structure can resist the load imposed by the scaffold. The scaffold shall be designed to carry metal working platforms and two working levels in use concurrently. The maximum average loading per working level per bay is 220 kgf per m2. Signboards showing the maximum loading allowed on the scaffold shall be displayed on the scaffold.

The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain continuous galvanized metal work platforms or other types of work platforms as approved by the CA at every alternate lift starting from the 2nd lift of the scaffold, the immediate level below the top most level and the roof level of the building block under construction.

Where the height between the work platform at the roof level and the platform directly below is two lifts or less, the latter work platform may not be necessary subject to the approval of the CA. No omission from the Contract Sum shall be made in the event that such a work platform is not necessary.

The material used for the metal work platform shall be galvanized steel and comply with local regulations. Work platforms shall be adequately secured to scaffolding frames at the required levels. The connections between work platform and scaffolding frame and between the work platforms shall be subject to the approval of the CA. For any portion of the work platform where the use of metal is not suitable, the Contractor may use timber platform subject to the approval of the CA. The platform shall be complete with at least 90 mm high coloured toe boards and metal guardrails at least 1.1 m above the work platform.

The work platform shall be at least 500mm in width. The platform shall be used for:

a) Erecting and dismantling of formwork of structural elements;

b) Transferring of formwork or other materials from one working level to another; and

c) External finishing works.


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The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain an overlying screening net to cover the entire external face of the scaffold. The installation of the net shall follow the erection of the scaffold closely. A 90mm high coloured toe board shall be provided at the base of the net. After installation, there shall be no opening between separate sets of the net and any torn net shall be replaced or repaired immediately. The net shall comply with the following requirements:

a) Maximum mesh size (square): 15mm

b) Twine No. : Minimum 350D

c) Knot type: single or English knot

d) Minimum 12 ply

The scaffold shall be effectively tied to the building structure by means of tie- backs. All tie-backs shall be painted with bright colour for easy identification.

For buildings next to built-up areas having a height of more than 16 storey and less than 30m away from the Site boundary, the Contractor shall provide special mid-height platform supporting metal access scaffold at the building elevation directly facing public areas, walkways, children playgrounds, schools and other locations with public traffic.

The special mid-height work platform shall be installed from the floor level at the mid height of the building and shall project 6m from the edge of the floor. They shall be supported at the floor level below by diagonal members. Tension tie backs to upper floors shall not be used.

Around the edges of the 6m platform, guardrails and toe boards shall be provided. Guardrail shall have sufficient strength and rigidity to withstand, without permanent deformation or failure, a 50 kg loads applied in any direction at right angles to the guardrail.

The work platform and its supports shall be designed by a PE to a uniformly distributed live load of 1.5 KN per m2 and the loading from the scaffold. Supports for platform shall be spaced at not more than 1.8m centre to centre unless approved by the CA. The PE shall satisfy himself that his proposal shall not unduly overload the RC structure.


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2.1.2 Personal Protective Equipment

The Contractor shall provide and maintain suitable personal protective equipment for all workmen employed on the Site. The Contractor shall ensure that such personal protective equipment comply with the requirements of the Regulations on Personal Protective Equipment. The Contractor shall also ensure that all equipment is properly used by his workmen during the course of their work. The Contractor shall record the issuance of all equipment to his workmen in the prescribed forms and such forms shall be kept in the site office and made available for inspection at all times. The colour code of safety helmets provided by the Contractor shall comply with the Workplace Safety & Health (Construction) Regulations.

2.1.3 Safety (Anti-Fall) Net

The Contractor shall provide and maintain a safety net system to catch person(s) falling whilst working at any location where he would be liable to fall.

The safety net system used should be the approved type. The Contractor may propose an alternative system, to be certified by his PE and submitted for review by the CA.

The safety net shall comply with MS requirements or other approved standards. The net shall be of sufficient size and strength to catch any person for whom the protection is to be used and the net shall be so located to cover the area of the possible fall.

The Contractor shall conduct a sample test on the safety net system, comprising the net and its supporting structures, before it is installed. Subsequent tests shall be carried out when directed for the CA.

For all building blocks of four storeys and above, a peripheral safety net system shall be provided. Initially the net shall be installed at the second storey. As construction progresses, it shall be repositioned to follow the topmost working level but shall be kept at not more than 6.0m below it.

Where access scaffolding is used or any others alternative safety measure used, a peripheral safety net system is not required.


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The colour of the safety netting shall be the approved type. Safety netting of orange colour shall not be used unless such colour is specifically decided by the CA at the Contractors cost and expense.

2.1.4 Working Platforms For Lift Shafts, Central Refuse Chute And Voids

The Contractor shall provide working platforms, according to the design of his Professional Engineer, for the erection of lift shafts and void walls except for central refuse chute. The lift shaft and central refuse chute platforms shall effectively cover the voids at alternate storey.

The lift shaft, central refuse chute and void wall platforms shall be left in place.

2.1.5 Overhead Shelters

The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain overhead shelters at every point of entry/exit of buildings two or more storey in height. The overhead shelters shall be constructed immediately below the second storey. The overhead shelters shall project at least 3.0m from the building edge and shall be at least 1.5m wide. The overhead shelters shall be made of curved metal roofing with a diameter of at least 1.5m or pitched metal roofing with a slope greater than one in two, with timber boarding below supported by steel pipes resting on rigid bases.

The overhead shelter shall be designed by a PE in accordance to the relevant statutory requirements. The Professional Engineer's drawings, detailing and calculation shall be submitted to the CA.

The access to, along and egress from the entry/exit points shall be kept free from obstructions and accumulation of oil, grease, water and other substances that may cause slipping and tripping.

Overhead shelters shall also be provided for person(s) exposed to falling objects.

2.1.6 Peripheral Overhead Shelters

The Contractor shall provide peripheral overhead shelters for buildings of 15.0m or more in height. It shall be erected in place when the construction reaches the fourth storey slab. The


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overhead shelter shall be at least 2.0m wide, and inclined so that the outer edge is at least 150mm higher than the inner edge. The overhead shelter shall be sufficiently strong to support a weight of at least 75 kg point load.

2.1.7 Barricades to Lift Openings, Voids, Open Sides Of Buildings And Excavations

The Contractor shall barricade all lift openings, internal voids, open sides of buildings and excavations where a person is liable to fall. The barricade shall be at least 1.1m high with mid rail & guard rail and shall have sufficient strength and rigidity to withstand a lateral point load of 50 kg.

2.1.8 Suspended Scaffolds

An approved scaffold contractor registered with the appropriate authorities and shall be contracted to install, reposition or dismantle any suspended scaffold. All suspended scaffolds and any component shall be installed, repositioned or dismantled by qualified suspended scaffold riggers, under the immediate supervision of a qualified suspended scaffold supervisor.

A suspended scaffold system shall only be used for touching up, repair and redecoration and minor work. Where suspended scaffold system is to be used, the Contractor shall first obtain a Certificate of Registration under the Workplace Safety & Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations from MOM and a written approval from the CA prior to its installation and usage. The safe working load will be prominently displayed. All users of suspended scaffold shall be trained by the supplier before use with training records kept on site. The suspended scaffold system shall comply with the Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations and the CP 20: Code of Practice for Suspended Scaffolds. The Contractor shall ensure that there are weekly checks and additional check after inclement weather by the suspended scaffold supervisor, monthly check by PE (Civil) and 6-monthly testing and inspection by a MOMs approved authorized examiner. Test certificate, maintenance certificate, inspection records by suspended scaffold supervisor, authorized examiner and the authorized operators shall be properly documented, kept on the Site and produced for inspection by the CA. Where the use of access scaffolding is not stipulated, suspended scaffold may be used for finishing works. Independent lifelines shall be provided for suspended scaffold riggers and users to


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anchor their safety harness attached with shock absorbing device.

2.1.9 Enhanced Hoarding

Where the buildings under construction are more than 6 storey and less than 30m away from the Site contract boundary within or next to build-up areas, the Contractor shall provide a 6m hoarding with an overhead shelter. The design and position of the enhanced hoarding shall be submitted to the CA. The hoarding shall be cleared away upon the instruction of the CA.

2.1.10 Tower Cranes And Other Tall Construction Equipment

No person shall install, repair, alter or dismantle a tower crane unless he is an approved crane contractor. An approved crane contractor shall obtain a manufacturers manual which contains instructions on the safe procedures for the installation, repair, alteration and dismantling before he installs, repairs, alters or dismantles any tower crane. An approved crane contractor shall ensure that the crane is installed, repaired, altered or dismantled in accordance with the instructions contained in such manual. Where the manual is not available, an approved crane contractor shall install, repair, alter or dismantle any tower crane under the immediate supervision of an Authorized Examiner. Approved crane contractor shall ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the tower crane is erected, installed or modified in such a manner that it is safe, and without risk to health, when properly used.

The Contractor shall comply with all height restrictions on the use of tower crane or other tall construction equipment, as imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia and Ministry of Defense. In addition, the height clearance of tower crane or other tall construction equipment shall be submitted to the CA for approval before they are brought to the Site. Force limiting device, speed limiters and moment limit switches shall be installed for all cranes.

The Contractor shall submit detailed layout drawings and safety requirements of the tower cranes to governing authorities and the CA for approval at least one month prior to their installation. The slewing radii of the tower cranes shall not overlap, unless the tower cranes are equipped with slewing limit switches and their jibs are at different levels. The slewing limit switch shall be activated to stop the slewing action before the jib slews into the overlap zone.


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The jib of a tower crane shall not be allowed to slew outside the contract boundary lines without the written approval of the CA. The free standing mast of the tower crane must be certified by the Contractor's PE prior to its use on the Site.

The Contractor shall submit detailed drawings and calculations on the type of foundation support and the tie-back for the tower crane that are duly endorsed by the PE, together with technical information to the CA for approval. The Contractor's PE shall certify that the free standing height of the mast is structurally adequate and sound before the tie-back is installed. No tower crane shall be installed and supported on the constructed RC structure of a building without prior approval by the CA.

The contractor shall ensure daily checks are carried out by operator. The maintenance shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, and the requirement as stated in the CP 62 : Code of Practice for Safe Use of Tower shall be followed. Testing and inspection by Authorized Examiner must be carried out every 6 months. Test certificate, maintenance certificate, inspection records by operators, Authorized Examiner shall be properly documented, kept on the Site and produced for inspection by the CA.

2.1.11 Mobile Cranes

No person shall install, repair, alter or dismantle a mobile crane unless he is an approved crane contractor. An approved crane contractor shall obtain a manufacturers manual which contains instructions on the safe procedures for the installation, repair, alteration and dismantling before he installs, repairs, alters or dismantles any mobile crane. An approved crane contractor shall ensure that the crane is installed, repaired, altered or dismantled in accordance with the instructions contained in such manual. Where the manual is not available, an approved crane contractor shall install, repair, alter or dismantle any mobile crane under the immediate supervision of an Authorized Examiner. Approved crane contractor shall ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the mobile crane is erected, installed or modified in such a manner that it is safe, and without risk to health, when properly used.

The Contractor shall submit layout and details of the crane access to the CA prior to the use of the crane on the access.


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The Contractor shall ensure that the crane access is properly constructed and weekly crane access check carried out by site engineer or project manager.

The Contractor shall keep all records of inspections of the crane access at the Site and produce them for examination when requested by the CA. The boom of the mobile crane with hoisted load shall not be allowed to swing outside the contract boundary without the review by the CA. All hoisting areas must be effectively barricaded.

The Contractor shall ensure there is installation of barriers to warn the crane operator of depressions, excavated areas and other obstructions.

Moment limiters shall be installed for all cranes. The Contractor shall station a lifting supervisor on the Site to oversee and guide the crane operator during positioning, hoisting and slewing. The cranes shall be tested by an "Authorized Examiner" before being use on the Site irrespective of any valid test certificates. The Contractor shall ensure daily checks are carried out by the crane operator. The maintenance shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, and the requirement as stated in the CP 37: Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Mobile Cranes shall be followed. The cranes must have overhaul checks before being used on the Site. Testing and inspection by Authorized Examiner must be carried out every 6 months. Test certificates, overhaul certificates, maintenance certificates, inspection records by the crane operators, Authorized Examiner and the Contractor's site engineers shall be properly documented, kept on the Site and produced for inspection by the CA.

2.1.12 Access for the Use Of Mobile Crane And Piling Machines Next to Built-Up Area

Where the Contractor uses mobile cranes and piling machines on the Site the access. The access shall be constructed according to the approved Drawings and maintained in a good condition at all times until the substantial Completion date or TOP whichever is later. The access shall be inspected by the Contractor's PE prior to its use and weekly check shall be carried out by supervisor.


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2.1.13 Lifting Gear

The Contractor shall ensure that every item of lifting gear that is brought onto site, including that accompanying hired in cranes, lorry loaders, excavators, cement buckets, air receivers, skips, welding sets etc. has a currently valid certificate of test and examination by an authorized examiner, as required under the Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations, and is plainly marked with its SWL. The contractor shall make arrangements for all items of lifting gear to undergo a visual inspection by a competent person at least once a month with record update in register and any item found to be no longer of good construction and free from patent defect is to be discarded and removed from site. A monthly colour coding system is to be adopted. When not in use the contractor shall ensure that all items of lifting gear are stored in a rack sheltered from weather. All lifting gears are to be inspected by Lifting Supervisor before issued from the store.

2.1.14 Temporary Chute for the Removal Of Construction Debris

The Contractor shall provide adequate number of temporary chutes to dispose construction debris from the upper storey of all building blocks. It shall be erected to follow the structural work. A large bin at the lower end of each chute shall be provided and emptied regularly. "DANGER - KEEP OUT" in the four official languages shall be posted at the bin area. The chute can be a proprietary system or fabricated on Site. The Contractor shall submit detailed drawings and calculations duly endorsed by the PE to the CA.

2.1.15 Warning Signs and Lights

The Contractor shall display warning signs of sizes 900 mm x 600 mm at strategic points around the periphery of the Site where trespassing is likely to occur. Such signs shall have the words "DANGER - KEEP OUT" in the four official languages painted in red on a white background in gloss finishing paint. Warning lights shall be placed at similar positions at night to serve as warnings.

If work is carried out near public roads, all signage shall comply with the recommendations of the Temporary Road Signage Manual issued by the Land Transport Authority.


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2.1.16 Housekeeping

The Contractor shall maintain and ensure a safe working environment by keeping the Site neat and tidy, and free from hazards and debris. Materials shall be stacked up safely. All workstations and access thereto shall be kept free from hazards and debris.

Housekeeping shall be carried out in such a manner and at such times so as not to cause any inconvenience to either the adjoining owners, occupiers or the public. Debris shall be wetted to minimize the risk of dust. Containers for debris and rubbish are to be provided at the designated places.

2.1.17 Temporary Staircases

The Contractor shall provide and maintain a minimum 0.8m wide temporary metal staircase from one working floor to another. The staircase shall be placed against the adjacent staircase wall or formwork of the staircase walls that are under construction. The outer sides of the staircases shall be provided with metal handrails and mid rails 1.1m above the outer staircase strings. The bottom of the staircase shall be covered fully with metal plate.

The Contractor shall engage a PE to design the staircase. The Professional Engineer's drawings, detailing and calculations shall be submitted to the CA before the construction of the staircases.

2.1.18 Safety Information Signboard and Assembly Stage

The Contractor shall erect and maintain a Safety Information Signboard and Assembly Stage. The signboard shall be 6.0m x 3.0m, made of timber plywood and fixed at a steel frame. The signboard shall consist of safety posters, safety theme and pictures, safety news, photos of good safety measures, names of site safety equipment and machinery suppliers. The safety posters, news and photos shall be protected from weather.

The arrangement and size of display of all items referred herein shall be submitted to the CA. The stage shall be constructed in front of the signboard and made of concrete. The stage shall consist of a raised platform of 4.5m x 1.0m with at least one step.


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The signboard and stage shall be designed in accordance to the relevant statutory requirements by a PE. The Professional Engineer's drawings, detailing and calculations shall be submitted to the CA.

The location of the signboard and stage shall be review by the CA. As and when instructed by the CA, the Contractor shall remove or relocate and reconstruct the signboard and stage, and reinstate all the affected ground to the satisfaction of the CA, all at the cost and expense of the Contractor. On Substantial Completion of the Works, the signboard and stage shall be cleared away upon the review of the CA.

2.1.19 Gas Cylinders and Related Equipment

The requirement of the Malaysian standard or British Standard : Code of Practice for Safety in Welding and Cutting (and Other Operations Involving the Use of Heat) shall be followed for welding, cutting and other operations involving the use of heat.

The Contractor shall use gas cylinders, each fitted with a low pressure gauge, a high pressure gauge, a reducing valve with pressure regulator, and a safety relief device. The gas cylinders shall not be kept in the same room where welding, cutting or heating is being carried out or placed within five meters of any source of heat. The gas cylinders must always be kept upright in a wheeled-trolley. When lifted by crane, hoist or derrick, cylinders must be placed in cradles or skip box design approved by the PE. Protective valve caps shall also be in place.

The hose connecting a gas cylinder to an apparatus for cutting, welding, heating or other related works shall be of good construction and sound material, free from defect, properly maintained, and not entangled or kinked. Valves and fittings shall be tested for leak with soap water every day before use.

A flashback arrester or any other similar device of the type acceptable to the Chief Inspector must be fitted at every outlet of a gas cylinder and every inlet of an apparatus.

The gas cylinders and hoses shall be colour-coded to conform to SS 152: Identification of Contents of Industrial Gas Containers or any amendments thereof.

The Contractor shall engage a competent person to check the safety devices referred herein once in every 6 months. The competent person is any person who is competent by education,


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training and experience on the safety and operational aspects of the use of gas cylinders and related equipment.

2.1.20 Safety Reflective Apparel

All workmen engaged in any type of work on public roads shall wear approved type of reflective apparel during all hours of the day and night when so engaged. The approved types of apparel shall be:

a) short-sleeved vests covering the top half of the body with or without perforations for wear comfort; and

b) a one-piece shoulder and waist strap (also called the wrap).

The apparel shall cover at least 25% of the trunk of the body and it shall be fastened together by press-buttons, tying, burdock fastener or by any other approved means.

The material to be used shall be fabric with poly vinyl chloride coating and shall be retro-reflective. It shall be reinforced at the edges and shall offer resistance against tearing. It shall be free of ragged edges, surface blemishes, loose stitches or seams.

The apparel shall be coated or covered with retro-reflective material in two colors, namely bright orange and white or bright orange and yellow. The two colors shall alternate with each other to provide contrast.

The material shall either have (i) self-cleaning surface so that there will not be a heavy accumulation of dirt on the reflective surface; or (ii) a surface that permits ready removal of accumulated dirt and contaminants by wiping with soft rags and mild detergent solution.

The reflective intensity of the material when tested in accordance with the US Federal Specifications shall have the following minimum value in candelas per lux per square meter:

The brightness of the reflective vests, totally wet by rain shall not be less than 90% of the above values.

2.1.21 Health Measures

a) Hazardous Chemicals Management


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The contractor shall establish and implement a programme to manage the receipt, movement, storage and use of hazardous chemicals in the Site. The programme shall include:-

i) Written procedures for the acquisition, transportation, storage, usage and disposal of hazardous chemicals;

ii) The appointment of a competent person to receive hazardous chemicals and manage their storage, distribution and handling;

iii) Maintaining a register of hazardous chemicals together with their Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). The MSDS shall give details of the hazardous chemicals compositions, physical and chemical properties, toxicity, flammability, personal protective equipment required during their handling, and measures to be taken during an emergency;

iv) Labeling of all containers of hazardous chemicals. The labels shall indicate the hazards involved and the precautions to be taken;

v) Designation of suitable storage areas. All unused hazardous chemicals shall be returned to the designated storage areas. Storage areas shall be secured against unauthorized access and storage & chemical hazard notice clearly displayed;

vi) Regular hygiene monitoring where there is exposure to airborne hazardous chemicals. Workers shall not be exposed to toxic airborne chemicals exceeding the permissible exposure level (PEL) specified in the First Schedule of the Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations.

vii) Training and education of workers on the hazards associated with the hazardous chemicals, and the precautions to be taken during the storage, handling and use of these chemicals;

viii) The provision, maintenance, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators. Workers shall be trained in the use of PPE. The site Safety Supervisor shall regularly inspect for the provision and use of PPE by workers;

ix) Arrangement of workers to undergo pre-employment and regular medical examinations if they are exposed to any of the chemicals (e.g. silica, asbestos, lead) listed in the Factories (Medical Examinations) Regulations.

b) Noise Management

The contractor shall as far as practicable, ensure that all processes, machines and equipment used, do not cause workers


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to be exposed to excessive noise, i.e. above an equivalent sound level of 85 dBA for 8 hour workday, as stipulated in the Factories (Noise) Regulations. This can be done by implementing one or more of the following measures:

i) Engineering noise control, e.g., modifying noisy processes, machines and equipment, relocating noisy processes or isolating them within enclosures, erecting sound barriers, reducing kinetic or potential energy and regularly maintaining machines and equipment;

ii) Administrative noise control, e.g., rotating noisy jobs among workers so that they are not exposed to noise above the permissible exposure limit;

iii) Using quiet machines and equipment when such machines and equipment are available in the market. Examples are generators, compressors and concrete breakers. The contractor shall provide hearing protectors for workers who are exposed to excessive noise and ensure that they are worn at all times. Warning signs to remind workers that hearing protectors must be worn shall be put up at areas with excessive noise.

iv) Contract workers should be trained and educated on the hazards of noise, noise control and the prevention. Workers who are exposed to excessive noise shall be sent for pre-employment and annual audiometric examinations (hearing tests) to detect any sign of hearing loss.

c) First-Aid

All workplaces as specified within the class or description in the first schedule of the Workplace Safety & Health Act shall establish and implement a first-aid programme to provide emergency treatment to victims of accidents, chemical poisoning or excessive exposure to toxic substances.

The programme shall include: -

i) First-aid facilities; ii) First-aid boxes; iii) First-aid room, where there are 500 or more workers at site; iv) Training and re-training of first-aiders; v) First-aid treatment procedures; vi) First aid for exposure to toxic or corrosive substances vii) Standard procedures; viii) Special procedures, e.g. for poisoning ix) Maintenance of first-aid facilities.


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The occupier of a workplace in which more than 25 persons are customarily employed shall appoint such number of persons specified in the Second Schedule as first aiders who shall be readily available during working hours.

All first-aid provisions shall comply with the Workplace Safety & Health (First-Aid) Regulations.

2.1.22 Temporary Electrical installation

The Contractor shall ensure, when using electrical power on site, whether from Power Grid mains, site utility system or from their own generators, a license to use or operate an electrical installation is obtained for the Site. The license must be issued by Public Utilities Board. All temporary electrical installations in the Site are required to satisfy the requirements stipulated under CP 88: Code of Practice for Temporary Electrical Installations.

2.1.23 Work in Confined Space

Where work is to be carried out in any confined space as defined in the Workplace

Safety and Health Act or its subsidiary legislations, the requirement of CP 84

Code of Practice for Entry into and Safe Working in Confined Spaces shall be followed. The Contractor shall appoint a competent person, Confine Space Assessor or Safety Assessor, to carry out gas checking, testing, monitoring and to certify that the confined space is safe for men to work. A copy of the Permit-to- Work Certificate shall be submitted to the CA.


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2.1.24 Others

The Contractor shall provide and maintain guards, fences or barriers around excavations lift pits or other similar potential places of danger to prevent accidents. The guards, fences and barriers shall be of sound material, good construction and possess adequate strength. All floor openings to within building that are big enough to step right through and small enough to cause trip and fall hazards need to be to be fully covered or guarded with mid rail, guard rail and toe board.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain storey number indicator of size 400mm x 400mm at every staircase area and Storey number indicator of size 900mm x 900mm at the metal scaffold enclosing passenger cum material hoist. The indicators shall be displayed at alternate storey starting from the second storey.

2.2 Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer

The Contractor shall appoint a Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer who possesses Safety Officer Training Certificate or equivalent qualification approved by Malaysian Regulative Authority and who has minimum of 2 years practical experience relevant to the work to be performed by the Workplace Safety & Health Officer in building construction and works of engineering construction.

The appointment of Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer shall be based on the following requirements:

The appointment of the Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer shall be subjected to the approval of the CA. The appointed Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer shall not be removed or replaced without the CAs permission.

The Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer shall be a person who is competent in carrying out his duty of ensuring the safety and health of the persons employed on the Contract. The Workplace Safety & Health Officer shall carry out his duty as stipulated in Regulations 9 of Workplace Safety & Health (Workplace Safety & Health Officer) Regulations.

The Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer shall prepare and submit to the CA a monthly Safety Report in such a form as the CA may require. The Report shall be submitted to the CA at the same time as the specified in the Monthly Contract Progress Report.


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2.3 Site Safety Coordinators by Main-Contractor and Safety Supervisors by Sub- Contractor

The Contractor shall employ Site Safety Coordinator with recognized and approved certification by Malaysian Regulative Authority to take charge of all matters related to safety. The said Site Safety Coordinator shall spend his time fully on the Site and perform the following:

2.3.1 Supervise safety and promote safety conduct; (Ii) Inspect and rectify any unsafe place of work;

2.3.2 Correct any unsafe practice; and 2.3.3 To ensure that the provisions of the Workplace Safety and

Health Act and Its Subsidiary Legislations made there under are complied with.

The Contractor shall submit the names, documentary evidence of the qualifications of the Site Safety Coordinator within one month from the date of the Letter of Acceptance for approval by the CA.

The Site Safety Coordinator shall put on suitable uniforms provided by the Contractor. The type of uniform shall be subjected to the approval of the CA.

The CA may consider the request by the Contractor in writing to release his Site Safety Coordinator from the obligations under this sub-clause if the contract has been certified to be more than 95% complete. Nevertheless, one Site Safety Coordinator shall be stationed on the Site on a full-time basis until the substantial completion date or TOP whichever is later.

All differences and/or disputes arising under this sub-clause (including questions relating to the interpretation) shall be reviewed by the CA whose decision made shall be final and binding on and conclusive against the Contractor.

The Contractor shall ensure that their respective sub-contractors engaged a full time site safety supervisor to oversee the safety and health issues representing their respective trade / scope of work.

2.4 Environmental Control Officers / Health Officer

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the work to be performed by the Environmental Control Officer in building construction and works of engineering construction.

The appointment of the Environmental Control Officer / Health Officer shall be subjected to the review of the CA. The appointed Environmental Control Officer / Health Officer shall not be removed or replaced without the CAs review.

The Registered Environmental Control Officer / Health Officer shall be a person who is competent in carrying out his duty in controlling the environmental health hazards on the Site. The Environmental Control Officer / Health Officer shall carry out his duty as stipulated in Environmental Public Health Regulations.

The Contractor is required to submit a Site Environmental Control Programme to ENV. This programme shall be prepared and jointly endorsed by the Environmental Control Officer and the contractor. The Environmental Control Officer shall prepare and submit to the CA a Site Environmental Control Report every fortnight.

Health Officer shall be a person who possesses Industrial Hygiene Training Certificate issued by MOM and has minimum of 2 years practical experience relevant to the work to be performed by the Health Officer in building construction and works of engineering construction.

2.5 Crane Operator, Lifting Supervisor, Rigger and Signalman

The Contractor shall comply with the UK Factories (Operation of Cranes) Regulations. He shall appoint at least one full time lifting supervisor to supervise all operations of any crane on the Site. However, where more than one crane is used on the Site, more lifting supervisors shall be engaged by the Contractor. No lifting activity shall be allowed without the supervision of the lifting supervisor.

The lifting supervisor shall have a minimum of three year[s experience in construction work and lifting operations. He must be a site foreman or site engineer and possesses a certificate on Safety Instruction Course for Lifting Supervisor. He shall spend his time on all lifting activities and ensure that unsafe conditions are rectified.

For lifting operations within the Site, which is next to existing buildings, public roads or MRT lines, the crane operator shall have a minimum of 5 years experience.

Riggers and signalmen shall also be appointed for all lifting operations and they must have completed an approved training course.


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The crane operator, lifting supervisor, rigger and signalman shall carry out their duties strictly in accordance to the above mentioned Regulations and other duties as the CA deems necessary from time to time.

The Contractor shall submit a list of crane operators, lifting supervisors, riggers and signalmen with their names, identification card or passport numbers, qualifications and years of experience to the CA for review one week before the lifting operations commences. The list shall be updated and kept on the Site at all times. The CA reserves the right to examine the list as and when required.

2.6 Authorized Operators for Machinery And Vehicles

The Contractor shall employ only qualified operators for the machinery to be used on Site. The operators for machinery shall possess a Skill Evaluation Certificate (SEC) from the Construction Industry Training Institute (hereinafter referred to as "CITI" for the purposes of this sub-clause) or other approved training centre. For those machinery whereby CITI or other approved training center does not conduct courses or practical tests for the machinery operators, the Contractor shall only authorize operators with minimum of 2 years practical experience to in operate the machinery.

In the case of vehicles, which are to be operated within the contract boundary, the authorized operators shall possess the minimum valid Class 3 driving licenses from the Registrar of Vehicles or the equivalent from their originating countries. The equivalent of the minimum Class 3 driving license shall first be verified by the respective embassy in Singapore and thereafter submitted to the CA.

The Contractor shall record the particulars of the operators for the machinery and vehicles in the prescribed form and submit to the CA one week before the commencement of the Works. The prescribed form shall be updated, kept on the Site and made available for inspection at all times.

2.7 Safety Training

2.7.1 Safety Orientation Course

The Contractor shall employ workmen who possess valid Safety Orientation Course Certificates to work on the site. The Contractor shall ensure that his workmen attend a prescribed safety refresher course at regular interval.


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2.7.2 Safety Training Course

When directed by the CA, the Contractor shall send his employees as stipulated hereunder to only Malaysian Approved Training Provider for appropriate safety training as shown hereunder:

Courses

Safety Officers Training Course or WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health Construction Safety Course for Project Managers

Safety Management Course Training Course for Safety Committee Members

Safety Coordinator Training Course

Building Construction Safety Supervisors Course Confined Space Safety Assessor Course

SIC (Manhole) for Supervisors

SOC (Manhole) for Workers Lifting Supervisors Safety Course

Industrial First Aid Course

Industrial First Aid Refresher Course

Crawler Crane Operator Course:

New entrant programme Refresher programme Familiarization programme

Erection of Metal Scaffold

Applicable To

Safety Personnel for registration as Workplace Safety & Health Officer

Chairmen of Safety Committees, Project Managers and Engineers Chairmen of Safety Committees, Managers, Engineers and Supervisory Staff

Safety Committee Members


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Building Construction Foremen and Supervisors who intend to work as SC

Building Construction Foremen and Supervisors for all trades

Engineers and Supervisory Staff

Supervisors

Workers

Supervisors and Foremen Workers, Safety Personnel and

Supervisors

Trained First Aiders

Crane Operators

Erectors

Slingers/Riggers Course

Tower Crane Operator Course:

New Entrant Programme Familiarization Programme

Supervision of Metal Scaffold Erection

Workers, Foremen and Supervisors

Crane Operators

Supervisors Climbing Work Platform Supervisors, Workers and Operation

Explosive Powered Tools Operation

Forklift Operator Course

Risk Management Course (2 days) Approved By governing Authority of Malaysia

Formwork Safety Supervisor

Operators


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Workers and Operators

Forklift Operator

Project Manager, Project Engineers and all Site Staff involved in review of risk assessment

Formwork Safety Supervisor

The safety training shall be applicable to all levels of employees stipulated in this sub-clause including top management at the work site.

Particular attention shall be given to the needs of young employees. Further training shall be required where:

(i) Employees are transferred or where employees take on new responsibilities or where there is a change in the work activity or work environment; and

(ii) There is a change in the work equipment or systems of work. Training shall be repeated periodically to ensure continued competence.

2.8 Safety Audit

The Contractor shall appoint an independent Malaysian regulative body approved external safety auditor where the contract sum awarded is equal or exceed $10 mil to audit the Safety Management System of the Site at least once every six (6) months using Construction Safety Audit Scoring System (ConSASS), with the first audit conducted within one (1) month from the date of the Letter of Acceptance. In addition, the Contractor shall carry out internal safety audits to verify whether safety activities comply with the Safety Management System requirements.

If deemed necessary, the CA shall be entitled to engage an independent external auditor to audit the Contractors Safety Management System and the Contractor shall provide all necessary attendance and information to the auditor. The contractor shall bear the cost of engaging the external auditor.

The Contractor shall periodically review and evaluate the efficiency of the Safety Management System in place.

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The results of audit and corrective actions shall be submitted to the CA and brought to the attention of all sub-contractors.

2.9 Reporting Of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences

Under the Workplace Safety and Health (Incident Reporting) Regulations, where any workplace accident leads to a death of any employee, the employer of that person shall forthwith notify the Commissioner of the occurrence of the accident. The employer shall thereafter, but not later than 10 days following the day of the accident, submit a report to the Commissioner.

In an event of any dangerous occurrence (Second Schedule) at a workplace, the occupier of the workplace shall forthwith notify the Commissioner of the occurrence. The occupier shall thereafter, but not later than 10 days following the day of the occurrence, submit a report to the Commissioner.

Where any workplace accident occurs which leads to the injury of any employee at work and is granted more than three consecutive days of sick leave by a registered medical practitioner for that injury or is admitted in a hospital for at least 24 hours for observation or treatment, the employer of that person shall within 10 days of the occurrence of the accident, submit a report to the Commissioner.

Where any person suffers an occupational disease (Third Schedule), and the employer of that person has received a written statement prepared by a registered medical practitioner diagnosing the occupational disease, the employer shall, within 10 days of receipt of the written diagnosis, submit a report to the Commissioner.

In the case of an accident or a dangerous occurrence, as classified under Workplace Safety and Health (Incident Reporting) Regulations including any amendment or re-enactment thereto, the Contractor shall notify the CA by telephone or by facsimile transmission within one hour of such accident or dangerous occurrence.

Upon receipt of information of an accident or dangerous occurrence, the CA shall at its discretion make a preliminary investigation of the circumstances and record its finding upon such investigation.

Notwithstanding the aforementioned requirements, the Contractor shall in addition, make a written notice and submit it to the CA within 10 working days of the accident or dangerous occurrence.

Upon submitting the above report to the CA, the Contractor shall arrange for the injured workman, witnesses and an interpreter, if


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necessary, to report to the CA to furnish evidence relating to the accident or dangerous occurrence.

If the Contractor fails to give any required notice or fails to furnish evidence of the accident or dangerous occurrence as required under this sub clause, the CA may at his absolute discretion exercise his rights to impose charges against the Contractor.

3.0 Inspection

The Client may appoint in writing one or more Safety Inspectors who shall be authorized without prior notice to the Contractor, to enter the Site at all reasonable times to conduct inspections and examinations for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the safety requirements described in the Safety Specifications. However, the Contractor shall be notified of the arrival of Safety Inspector at the Site and any inspection carried out by the Safety Inspector shall be witnessed by the Contractors Project Manager and Workplace Safety & Health Officer/ Safety Coordinator.

The frequency of safety inspection shall depend on the nature of the construction activities, the hazards present, internal and external feedback received and the performance of the Contractor.

4.0 Non-Compliance with Contract Safety Specifications

In the event of contravention or non-compliance with the safety specifications, the CA shall:

4.0.1 Impose Demerit Point on the Contractor in accordance with Clause 6.0;

and

4.0.2 Impose Administrative Charges on the Contractor in accordance with Clause 9.0; and where necessary

4.1 Suspend Work

The CA may suspend the progress of works or any part of them if necessary for the safety of the works or if he is of the opinion that the working environment or procedure is unsafe for the works to continue. In such event, the Contractor shall not be entitled to any claims for compensation or extension of time for Completion.


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5.0 Demerit Points for Safety Infringements

Demerit points shall be imposed upon the Contractor for the following safety infringements:

5.1 Demerit Points for Accident

The CA shall, without prior notice to the Contractor, impose the following demerit points on the Contractor whenever one of the following types of Accidents occurs at the Site:

5.1.1 Reported Accident that does not cause permanent incapacity - 2

5.1.2 Reported Accident causing partial incapacity - 5

5.1.3 Reported Accident causing permanent incapacity except paralysis - 8

5.1.4 Death or Paralysis - 10

5.2 Demerit Points for Dangerous Occurrence

The CA shall, without prior notice to the Contractor, impose three (3) demerit points on the Contractor for each Dangerous Occurrence, which does not result in death or injury to person(s).

5.3 Demerit Points for Non-Compliance with Safety Requirements

In the event the Contractor fails to comply with the safety requirements as described in the checklist (attachment I), demerit points shall be imposed by the CA as follows:-

5.3.1 For Project $10 million and less:.

First Inspection

a) No demerit points shall be imposed if there is no contravention or non-compliance with the safety specifications.

b) Should six (6) or less demerit points be imposed during the safety inspection, the Contractor shall carry out rectification works within two (2) days from date of inspection and submit the required photographic evidence in the next site meeting for verification.


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c) Should more than six (6) demerit points be imposed during the site inspection, re-inspection shall be carried out.

5.3.2 Re-Inspection

a) The re-inspection shall be carried out three (3) days from the date of the first inspection. The Contractor shall carry out this rectification works prior to the re-inspection. The rectification works shall be subjected to the CAs verification. Photographic evidence of rectification works is to be submitted by the Contractor after the CAs verification.

b) Please refer to Clause 6.0 (i) (b) for six (6) or less demerit points imposed.

c) Should more than six (6) demerit points be imposed, the CA shall engage an external safety auditor to audit the site using Construction Safety Audit Scoring System (ConSASS) within 3 days from the day of the re-inspection.

The Contractor shall bear the full cost of engaging the external auditor and submit corrective action plan to rectify any safety irregularities put forward by the external auditor within three (3) days from the date of issue of external audit report.

5.3.3 For Project above $10 million:

a) First Inspection

i) No demerit points shall be imposed if there is no contravention or non-compliance with the safety specifications.

ii) Should ten (10) or less demerit points be imposed during the safety inspection, the Contractor shall carry out rectification works within two (2) days from date of inspection and submit the required photographic evidence in the next site meeting for verification.

iii) Should more than ten (10) demerit points be imposed during the site inspection, re-inspection shall be carried out.

b) Re-Inspection

i) The re-inspection shall be carried out three (3) days from the date of the first inspection. The Contractor shall carry


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out this rectification works prior to the re-inspection. The rectification works shall be subjected to the CAs verification. Photographic evidence of rectification works is to be submitted by the Contractor after the CAs verification.

ii) Please refer to Clause 6.3.2 (i) (b) for ten (10) or less demerit points imposed.

c) Should more than ten (10) demerit points be imposed, the Employer may engage an external auditor to audit the site using Construction Safety Audit Scoring System (ConSASS) within 3 days from the day of the re-inspection.

The Contractor shall bear the full cost of engaging the external auditor and submit corrective action plan to rectify any safety irregularities put forward by the external auditor within three (3) days from the date of issue of external audit report.

6.0 Tolerable Cumulative Demerit Points over 6 months Period

Any demerit point imposed on the Contractor shall remain exclusively with the Contract and shall not be added to any demerit point imposed on other contracts involving the same contractor. For any 6-month rolling period of the Contract, the demerit points accumulated shall not exceed the following:

S/N Contract Sum ($mil) Tolerable Cumulative Demerit Points 1 $10 mil and less 20 2 Above $10 mil 35

7.0 Suspension from Tendering

If the cumulative demerit points at any time during the 6-month period of the Contract exceed the tolerable limit described in Clause 7.0, the Contractor shall be barred from tendering for THE EMPLOYERS projects for a period ranging from 3 to 12 months commencing from the date of Notice of Suspension. The CA shall recommend the period of suspension to the Employer whose decision shall be final and conclusive.

After the end of the suspension period, the CA may recommend continuing with the suspension if the rolling demerit points at the end of suspension exceed half of the tolerable limit described in Clause 7.0.


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8.0 Administrative Charges for Safety Infringements

Without prejudice to other rights and remedies available under the Contract, the CA shall impose administrative charges against the Contractor for the following types of infringements arising from or in the course of the Work where the CA is satisfied that: -

8.0.1 There has been non-compliances with the safety requirements as stipulated in the Checklist (Attachment 1); or

8.0.2 A dangerous occurrence which does not result in injury to person(s) is directly or indirectly caused by the default, act, omission, or negligence, in part or in whole of the Contractor; or

8.0.3 A non-fatal accident resulting in injury to person(s), is directly or indirectly caused by the default, act, omission, or negligence, in part or in whole of the Contractor; or

8.0.4 A fatal accident resulting in death is directly or indirectly caused by the default, act, omission, or negligence in part or in whole of the Contractor.

Where the CA is satisfied that any of the above event has occurred, the CA shall be entitled to recover the following administrative charges incurred and may deduct, without prior notice to the Contractor, the said administrative charges from any monies that are or may become due to the Contractor.

S/N Infringements Administrative Charges

1 Failure to comply with safety requirements stipulated in checklist (attachment 1). $500 for each demerit point

2 Dangerous Occurrence that does not result in death or injury to persons $8,000 per occurrence

3 Reported Accident resulting in non-fatality $8,000 per occurrence

4 Reported Accident resulting in fatality $20,000 per occurrence

Where any one infringement attracts 2 or more values of administrative charges, the higher or highest value of administrative charges applicable shall be imposed on the Contractor.


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Appendix A

Form for Undertaking Safety Provision by Occupier*/Contractor

Director THE EMPLOYERS

Through: The Superintending Officer RE: SAFETY PROVISIONS AT

I, ____________________________ of ___________________________________ (Name of Managing Director) (Name of Company)

I/C No:__________________ understand that as the Occupier /Contractor of /for the above worksite / work area or order, it is my duty and responsibility to ensure that the provisions of the Workplace Safety and Health Act & its subsidiary Legislations, the Factories (Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction) Regulations, and any amendments or re-enactments thereto are complied with.

_______________________________ _________________________________ (Managing Director) (Signature)

_______________________________ _________________________________ (Name of Company / Company Stamp) (Date)

As defined under the Workplace Safety and Health Act


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Appendix B

Company:

ACTIVITY BASED RISK ASSESSMENT FORM Conducted by: (Names, designations)

Process/ Location: Approved by: (Name, designation) (Date)

Last Review Date:

Next Review Date:

Emergency And Injuries

1.0 Fire Safety, Emergency And Rescue

The Contractor shall establish a Fire Safety, Emergency and Rescue Plan to ensure that the work on Site is undertaken to the highest standard of fire and other aspects of safety. As a basic guide, the Contractor shall submit the plan to CA for review. The plan to be implemented shall include detail for the following:

The role and responsibility of every individual in the work area on fire safety, emergency and rescue;

General work area precautions, fire prevention, detection, protection and warning alarm systems;

Fire-fighting & rescue equipment including types of fire extinguishers; Fire safety measures for site accommodation; Escape and communication; Fire brigade access, facilities and coordination; Fire drills and training including the use of fire-fighting apparatus; Material storage including flammable liquids, gases and waste control regime;

The Contractor shall ensure that all procedures, precautionary measures and safety standards stipulated in the Plan are communicated, implemented and complied with by all workers including sub-contractors and other interfacing contractors on Site.

The Contractor shall review and ensure the adequacy of the Plan as the work progress.

The Contractor shall conduct weekly checks on fire-fighting equipment and test all alarms and detection devices installed on the site.


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The Contractor shall conduct weekly inspections of escape routes, fire brigade access, fire-fighting facilities and working areas to ensure that the requirements stipulated in the Fire Safety, Emergency and Rescue Plan are complied with.

All inspection records shall be documented and submitted to CA for reference.

2.0 Reporting Of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences

Under the Workplace Safety and Health (Incident Reporting) Regulations, where any workplace accident leads to a death of any employee, the employer of that person shall forthwith notify the Commissioner of the occurrence of the accident. The employer shall thereafter, but not later than 10 days following the day of the accident, submit a report to the Commissioner.

In an event of any dangerous occurrence (Second Schedule) at a workplace, the occupier of the workplace shall forthwith notify the Commissioner of the occurrence. The occupier shall thereafter, but not later than 10 days following the day of the occurrence, submit a report to the Commissioner.

Where any workplace accident occurs which leads to the injury of any employee at work and is granted more than three consecutive days of sick leave by a registered medical practitioner for that injury or is admitted in a hospital for at least 24 hours for observation or treatment, the employer of that person shall within 10 days of the occurrence of the accident, submit a report to the Commissioner.

Where any person suffers an occupational disease (Third Schedule), and the employer of that person has received a written statement prepared by a registered medical practitioner diagnosing the occupational disease, the employer shall, within 10 days of receipt of the written diagnosis, submit a report to the Commissioner.

In the case of an accident or a dangerous occurrence, as classified under Workplace Safety and Health (Incident Reporting) Regulations including any amendment or re-enactment thereto, the Contractor shall notify the CA by telephone or by facsimile transmission within one hour of such accident or dangerous occurrence.

Upon receipt of information of an accident or dangerous occurrence, the CA shall at its discretion make a preliminary investigation of the circumstances and record its finding upon such investigation.

Notwithstanding the aforementioned requirements, the Contractor shall in addition, make a written notice and submit it to the CA within 10 working days of the accident or dangerous occurrence.


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Upon submitting the above report to the CA, the Contractor shall arrange for the injured workman, witnesses and an interpreter, if necessary, to report to the CA to furnish evidence relating to the accident or dangerous occurrence.

If the Contractor fails to give any required notice or fails to furnish evidence of the accident or dangerous occurrence as required under this sub clause, the CA may at his absolute discretion exercise his rights to impose charges against the Contractor.

3.0 Environmental Control Measures

3.1 Environmental Control

Under the Sewerage And Drainage Act, Cap. 294 pertaining to the control of erosion and sediment, the Contractor shall be responsible for preventing silt from being washed into public drains by implementing effective Earth Control Measures (ECM) for the construction site to meet the requirements under the latest Sewerage and Drainage Act Cap 294. (Information on ECM requirements can be found in the Code of Practice on Surface Water Drainage and the website.

The Contractor shall note that the ECM are for the containment and treatment of silty discharges due to the impact of rainwater. ECM are not meant for the treatment of wastewater due to construction activities (such as slurry from tunnelling, pipe-jacking and bore-piling works) which shall be treated to comply with the requirements under Environmental Pollution Control Act (Chapter 94A).

Before construction works commence on site, the Contractor shall engage a QECP to plan and design the ECM, and he shall install the ECM according to the QECP's design. The ECM plan and design shall be submitted 1 week after the award of the contract. During the course of the construction works, the Contractor together with his QECP shall review the ECM proposal regularly to meet the changing needs of the construction activities. The Contractor shall improve the ECM as advised by his QECP. The planning and design of the ECM shall meet the minimum requirements stipulated and in accordance to the Code of Practice on Surface Water Drainage.

The Contractor shall maintain the ECM for the whole duration of the Contract period to ensure that it is effective at all times. Proper records detailing the maintenance works, supported by dated photographs, shall be kept by the Contractor and submitted to CA for verification.

The Contractor shall submit the ECM proposal duly endorsed by his QECP, for review by the CA prior to submission to Director, Drainage (Public Utilities Board) for records.


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During construction, the Contractor shall minimize the formation of bare surfaces under the ECM's Erosion Control Plan. The Plan shall depict graphically the activities, including sequence of work, type and duration for each phase of construction activities to include the following measures to:

1. Sequence and schedule of the earthworks / demolition works in stages and progressively with the subsequent construction activities and building works.

2. Minimize site disturbance by keeping site clearance works to a minimum by retaining as much of the existing vegetation as possible.

3. pave up the bare surfaces and all construction access by concrete or milled waste or other suitable materials.

4. Protect the bare slopes with close-turfing, concrete grouting, canvas or erosion control blanket.

5. Protect the earth stock piles with canvas or erosion control blanket. 6. restore ground cover over disturbed areas, which are or have become

bare, as soon as possible.

The Contractor shall put in place the ECM's Sediment Control Plan, which aims to capture the sediments washed down from the construction sites. Some of these sediment control measures and facilities, which must be in place before the works start, shall include but not limited to the following:

1. concrete-lined cut-off drains (minimum C7 precast channel) along the perimeter of the construction sites.

2. Silt fence properly installed and embedded on to the ground along the perimeter cut-off drains (between the construction site and the cut-off drain).

3. sedimentation basins or any other sediment filtering or settling system of adequate size and sufficient numbers along the perimeter cut-off drain and before the discharge points into public drain.

4. A treatment system to be provided before the discharge points into public drain. A storage basin / tank may be required to capture the runoff before treatment.

5. Turbidity curtains shall be installed along all the exposed slopes for works in or adjacent to water bodies, such as canals, rivers, sea or in a reclamation work. The silty discharge trapped within the turbidity curtain shall be allowed to be settled or treated.

The QECP shall submit full basis of design back up with design calculations to show clearly how the perimeter cut-off drains, silt fence, sedimentation basins and storage basin / tank are designed and sized as well as how such design will effectively filter off silt and allow only clean water to discharge into public drains. The QECP shall also submit the design specifications on the treatment system which can effectively treat the silty discharge

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