Engineers Without BordersH&S Presentation

Anticipating Hazards

AnnMarie Spexet, P.E.H&S Committee

South Central Region

H&S Presentations available on the EWB Website

1. Construction H&S *2. Travel Health and Medicine *3. Security *4. Writing the H&S plan 5. Anticipating Hazards

* On EWB-USA Website

Purpose of the HASP Document

1. Think about the hazards associated with their project and how to minimize them

2. Distribute the information to the other project team members before they sign waivers and travel

3. Emergency procedures4. Demonstrate an understanding of H&S issues in

the TAC review. The reviewer must have confidence that the project can and will be safely executed on site

Purpose of the HASP Document

1. Think about the hazards associated with the project and how to minimize them

2. Distribute the information to the other project team members before they sign waivers and travel

3. Emergency procedures4. Demonstrate an understanding of H&S issues in

the TAC review. The reviewer must have confidence that the project can and will be safely executed on site

Task Hazards(From the HASP template)

• Noise and Hearing Conservation • Inclement Weather • Heat Stress • Cold Stress • Foot Care • Confined Space • Hot Work • Manual Lifting and Handling of Heavy

Objects • Rough Terrain • Housekeeping • Structural Hazards • Remote Areas • Working over or near water • Traffic and Vehicles • Heavy Equip Operation

• Working at Elevation and Fall Protection • Ladders • Shoring and Trenching • Hazardous Materials Use and Storage • Demolition • Active and Abandoned Utilities and

Landmines • Electrical Safety • Hand and Power Hand Tools • Hand and Emergency Signals • Lock Out Tag Out • Biological Hazards • Hazardous Materials • Clearing Grubbing and Logging • Falling Objects, Punctures and Abrasions • Silica

Project 1

Project: Assessing for Water distribution systemLocation: rural northern MexicoScope: Surveying a pipeline run, water quality testing on a riverTimeframe: 1 month in DecemberAdditional information: Chapter is planning to drive to the site

Task Hazards• Noise and Hearing Conservation • Inclement Weather • Heat Stress • Cold Stress • Foot Care • Confined Space • Hot Work • Manual Lifting and Handling of Heavy

Objects • Rough Terrain • Housekeeping • Structural Hazards • Remote Areas • Working over or near water • Traffic and Vehicles • Heavy Equip Operation

• Working at Elevation and Fall Protection • Ladders • Shoring and Trenching • Hazardous Materials Use and Storage • Demolition • Active and Abandoned Utilities and

Landmines • Electrical Safety • Hand and Power Hand Tools • Hand and Emergency Signals • Lock Out Tag Out • Biological Hazards • Hazardous Materials • Clearing Grubbing and Logging • Falling Objects, Punctures and Abrasions • Silica

Additional Notes

• Dangers on the US/Mexico border. Potentially traveling through high risk areas. Have they consulted – International SOS (11BCPA000270)– US State Department http://travel.state.gov

– aspexet@gmail.com

A few more words aboutTransportation

• Every EWB team uses some form of transportation• EWB Highly recommends that the Team do not drive

themselves• The driving standards and rules of the road vary greatly

around the world.• Traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of injury in

the developing world.• No driving at dusk or at night• Check state of vehicle, lights, brakes, tread on tires, seats

for everyone, belts a bonus, no riding in the backs of pickup trucks or on motorcycles

Project 2

Project: Installing Solar panels on schoolhouse Location: Rural Cambodia Scope: 8 panels with lights and computer inside the schoolTimeframe: 2 weeks in JuneAdditional information: Chapter members will be doing most of the implementation, but teaching the locals how to maintain the system

Task Hazards• Noise and Hearing Conservation • Inclement Weather • Heat Stress • Cold Stress • Foot Care • Confined Space • Hot Work • Manual Lifting and Handling of Heavy

Objects • Rough Terrain • Housekeeping • Structural Hazards • Remote Areas • Working over or near water • Traffic and Vehicles • Heavy Equip Operation

• Working at Elevation and Fall Protection • Ladders • Shoring and Trenching • Hazardous Materials Use and Storage • Demolition • Active and Abandoned Utilities and

Landmines • Electrical Safety • Hand and Power Hand Tools • Hand and Emergency Signals • Lock Out Tag Out • Biological Hazards • Hazardous Materials • Clearing Grubbing and Logging • Falling Objects, Punctures and Abrasions • Silica

Additional Notes

• What is the roof made of? Are they prepared to work on that structure?

• fall protection, structural issues on the roof, working at height, ladders

• Wind concerns when lifting panels up• All electrical hazards, grounding, etc. • Chemical hazards from batteries• Have they looked for best practices standards from industry

groups like NABCEP?• Cambodia still has a major land mine issue in rural areas.

Are they aware of that?

Project 3

Project: Footbridge across river Location: Semirural UgandaScope: Footbridge design from Bridges to ProsperityTimeframe: 2 month implementation – July/AugustAdditional information: Hired local construction manager, and community will be providing much of the labor

Task Hazards• Noise and Hearing Conservation • Inclement Weather • Heat Stress • Cold Stress • Foot Care • Confined Space • Hot Work • Manual Lifting and Handling of Heavy

Objects • Rough Terrain • Housekeeping • Structural Hazards • Remote Areas • Working over or near water • Traffic and Vehicles • Heavy Equip Operation

• Working at Elevation and Fall Protection • Ladders • Shoring and Trenching • Hazardous Materials Use and Storage • Demolition • Active and Abandoned Utilities and

Landmines • Electrical Safety • Hand and Power Hand Tools • Hand and Emergency Signals • Lock Out Tag Out • Biological Hazards • Hazardous Materials • Clearing Grubbing and Logging • Falling Objects, Punctures and Abrasions • Silica

Additional Notes

• Did the team discuss safety management with construction manager?

• Will the locals have adequate PPE during construction?

Project 4

Project: Latrine ConstructionLocation: rural Bolivian mountainsScope: 15 hand dug pit latrinesTimeframe: 2 weeks in AprilAdditional information: Community is assisting on construction

Task Hazards• Noise and Hearing Conservation • Inclement Weather • Heat Stress • Cold Stress • Foot Care • Confined Space • Hot Work • Manual Lifting and Handling of Heavy

Objects • Rough Terrain • Housekeeping • Structural Hazards • Remote Areas • Working over or near water • Traffic and Vehicles • Heavy Equip Operation

• Working at Elevation and Fall Protection • Ladders • Shoring and Trenching • Hazardous Materials Use and Storage • Demolition • Active and Abandoned Utilities and

Landmines • Electrical Safety • Hand and Power Hand Tools • Hand and Emergency Signals • Lock Out Tag Out • Biological Hazards • Hazardous Materials • Clearing Grubbing and Logging • Falling Objects, Punctures and Abrasions • Silica

Additional Notes

• High altitude acclimation. Have they budgeted time for that?

• The schedule is very ambitious… Are adequate rest periods scheduled?

• How deep are the pits going to be? • What type of soil is this?• Shoring or sloping necessary?• Fall protection issues – How will they mark the pits at

night• Digging in excavations – foot and head protection