INDEX

0.0 Scope of Work 1

1.0 SAFETY POLICY 2

2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES 3

3.0 LEGISLATION 18

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL 20

5.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE 30

6.0 RISK ASSESSMENT 35

7.0 PLANT / WORK PROCEDURES 41

8.0 FIRST AID 45

9.0 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 50

10.0 ACCIDENT / INCIDENT REPORTING 54

11.0 SAFETY PROMOTION 61

12.0 SAFETY TRAINING 61

13.0 WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT 64

14.0 DISCIPLINARY ACTION 66

15.0 SAFETY STATISTICS 67

16.0 STANDARD FORMS 68

1.0 ENVIRONMENT HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

PROJECT ENVIRONMENT HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

In view of the present focus on Environment, Health & Safety at construction sites, we at 1 have developed

the Environment, Health and Safety Policy. It is our responsibility to ensure that all personnel and relevant

work partners are aware of the POLICY and to strive towards its continual implementation and review. Our

POLICY applies to all who have either direct or indirect involvement in our projects.

Our Environment, Health and Safety Policy aims are:

To set the company’s aim and objectives towards an ACCIDENT FREE and NO HEALTH RISK working

environment.

To implement the Environment, Health and Safety Policy and create an awareness at all levels of 1

operations.

To ensure the training needs of all personnel in relation to the company’s Environment, Health & Safety

Policy requirements are met, also ensure continual review on their awareness and understanding of the

policy throughout the company.

1 take a pro-active role in providing site management with suitable and adequate training to ensure our

personnel can work safe in a workplace without risk to health.

We shall comply will all applicable statutory requirements, Environment, Health & Safety Laws and

Regulations. We shall make all efforts ensuring best practices to be implemented and continually reviewed in relation to the

maintaining of Environment, Health & Safety as our main concern at all times.

2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 SITE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

2.2 PROJECT MANAGER

2.3 PLANT / WORKSHOP MANAGER

2.4 SAFETY MANAGER

2.5 SITE SUPERINTENDENT

2.6 ENGINEER, SUPERVISOR, FOREMEN

2.7 PROJECT SAFETY OFFICER

2.8 PLANT & MACHINERY OPERATOR

2.9 EMPLOYEES

2.10 SUB-CONTRACTOR

2.1 SITE RESPONSIBILITIES

Health & Safety responsibilities for each site must be allocated to nominated persons in writing. The responsibility statements are to address all areas covered for the position.

The nominated person must sign the Responsibility Statement to signify understanding and acceptance of the responsibilities.

2.2 PROJECT MANAGER

Responsibilities

The project manager has the overall responsibility to ensure that the Occupational Health and Safety Plan are implemented through the use of prescribed processes, procedures and safe working practices and that supervisors, employees and subcontractors reporting to them are aware of 1 OH&S policy and managements OH&S expectations.

Ensure responsibilities are documented and accepted as shown in the project safety plan.

Ensure the requirements of the OHS system are implemented and maintained.

Ensure the project is adequately resourced, personnel and plant.

Ensure the project is prepared for the response of all foreseeable incidents, accidents and emergencies.

Manage overall 1 response to incidents, accidents or emergencies.

Follow the communication protocol.

See to prompt recovery from incidents, accidents and emergencies.

Legislation

Ensure that all safety legislation is complied with.

Ensure that all site personnel are aware of their safety responsibilities as prescribed by the local governing legislation.

Planning

Ensure detailed work methods are prepared for the works to be carried out on the project site.

Ensure a safety plan and/or detailed work methods are provided by sub-contractors and review these documents for adequacy.

Ensure the work place is well organised and tidy by establishing at the early stages correct lay down areas and rubbish removal.

Ensure First Aid, adequate and suitable Fire Fighting and emergency facilities and procedures are available for all personnel to review on the site.

Identify and allocate human, technical and financial resources adequate to meet the project’s safety requirement.

Ensure compliance with the site’s safety rules in conjunction with the site safety committee where applicable.

Ensure the isolation of unsafe work areas, materials, plant and equipment.

Education and training

Ensure adequate and suitable training and information as may be necessary to ensure safety, health and welfare of all site personnel according to Trakhees approved 3rd party Trainers.

Ensure identification of training needs of all personnel on the project and if necessary releases them from the workplace to undertake training.

Accidents and dangerous events

Ensure project is adequately resourced.

Ensure the project is prepared for the response to all foreseeable incidents and emergencies.

Manage the overall 1response to incidents and emergencies.

See to the prompt recovery from all incidents and emergencies.

Records of accidents and dangerous events are registered and maintained.

Encourage employees to report hazards and incidents and make suggestions to reduce accident potential or re-occurrences.

Ensure that the project’s statistical information (no. of employees, man-hours worked & no of incidents/accidents) is forwarded to Safety dept every month.

Ensure accidents, incidents and emergencies are investigated, reported and recommendations be closed out.

Safety Awareness

Establish a safety committee where applicable and ensure the committee functions properly in accordance with the government regulations.

Ensure safety induction and tool box talks are provided for all employees.

Promote safety awareness by arranging for safety talks, demonstrations, and poster displays etc, to indicate the company’s commitment on safety.

Encourage all employees to maintain acceptable standards of safety and health and foster an awareness of safety and health matters.

Ensure that all site personnel utilize 1 mandatory PPE.

Subcontractors

Ensure that the subcontractor Agreement includes requirements to comply with safety and health procedures of 1.

Establish with all sub-contractors the safety and health requirements of the company and carry out regular assessments of the ability of the subcontractors to comply with the OSH requirements.

2.3 PLANT / WORKSHOP MANAGER

Responsibilities

Ensure all plant provided is safe and with any patent defects.

Ensure all repairs to items of plant are safe and without risk to cause harm to personnel and the public.

Ensure all plant is erected, installed and dismantled in a safe manner and as per manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications.

Ensure all safety devices on all plant are installed and working.

Ensure Trakhees approved third party inspection certificates are in place on appropriate items of plant.

Ensure first aid, fire fighting with emergency facilities and procedures are available on site.

Ensure a regular maintenance program is implemented so as to provide safe and maintained plant that is without risk.

Ensure all repair works on damaged plant are inspected by a Trakhees approved third party representative prior to recommencement of use of such item of plant.

Ensure safe work practices are observed and arranged for assessment and review of the item of plant.

Provide advice to project managers and engineers of any rigging or material handling problems.

Legislation

Ensure that all safety legislation is complied with.

Ensure that all personnel are aware of their safety responsibilities as prescribed by the governing legislation.

Planning

Ensure the work place is well organised and tidy by establishing correct lay down areas and rubbish removal.

Isolate unsafe work areas, materials plant and equipment.

Education and Training

Ensure all level of staff receive adequate and appropriate job and safety training these include Mechanical Technician, Electrical Technician and Welders.

Request that adequate training and information as may be necessary to ensure safety, health and welfare of employees.

Accidents and Dangerous Events

Ensure compliance with 1 Incident and Accident procedure and adherence to DFC accident and incident reporting procedure.

Ensure compliance with 1project plans and procedures.

Ensure 1project management is aware and familiar with DFC plans and procedures for plant incidents.

Ensure the response phase of the incident and accident plan

Notify OHS&R Manager of the incident or emergency.

Allocate the required resources to secure the safety of the project.

Ensure isolation of incident or emergency area.

Ensure adequate records of accidents and dangerous events are maintained.

Encourage employees to report hazards and incidents and make suggestions to reduce accident potential.

Ensure that the site’s statistical information (no. of employees, man-hours worked and no. of incidents/accidents) is forwarded to safety dept every month.

Ensure accidents and incidents are investigated and reported to consultants and Trakhees.

Safety Awareness

Establish a safety committee where applicable and ensure the committee functions properly in accordance with the government regulations.

Ensure safety induction and tool box talks are provided for all employees.

Promote safety awareness by arranging for safety talks, demonstration, and poster displays etc to indicate the company’s commitment on safety.

Encourage all employees to maintain acceptable standards of safety and health and foster an awareness of safety and health matters.

2.3 SITE SUPERINTENDENT

Legislation

Ensure compliance with 1 Project Safety Plan.

Ensure compliance with 1 Project Emergency Response Plan.

Ensure compliance with 1 Project incident, accident and emergencies procedure.

Ensure all project personnel are appropriately trained to respond to an incident or emergency.

Ensure compliance with 1 Project that all relevant safety legislation is complied with.

Ensure all site personnel are aware of their safety responsibilities as prescribed by the governing legislation.

Ensure the reporting of any activity that has resulted in, or has the potential to result in an incident, accident or emergency.

Assist the project in the recovery from an incident, accident or emergency.

Planning

Ensure the workplace is well organised and tidy by establishing at the early stages, correct lay down areas and rubbish removal on a regular timed basis.

Ensure appropriate first aid, adequate and sufficient fire fighting and emergency facilities and procedures are available on the site.

Ensure compliance with the site safety rules in conjunction with the site safety committee where applicable.

Isolate unsafe work areas, materials plant and equipment.

Education and Training

Request adequate training and information as may be necessary to ensure safety, health and welfare of employees (Trakhees approved Trainer).

Ensure that correct and safe work methods are known, implemented and followed by all persons.

Lead by example.

Accidents & Dangerous Events

Ensure compliance with 1project OH&S plan.

Ensure compliance with Incident / Accident reporting procedure.

Ensure the project personnel are appropriately trained to respond to an incident or emergency.

Reporting any activity that has resulted in, or has the potential to result in an incident or emergency to the respective project Manager.

Assist the project in the recovery from an incident or emergency.

Ensure the project manager of the awareness of accidents and dangerous events occurring on the project.

Ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken where required.

Take corrective action to identify and eliminate or minimize hazardous work conditions and/or practices.

Report and follow-up on hazardous equipment, plant or workplace conditions.

Safety Awareness

Investigate methods of minimising hazards on the project and promote interest in the detection of hazard control.

Encourage all employees to maintain acceptable standards of safety and health and foster an awareness of safety & health matter.

Ensure acceptable standards of housekeeping are met and maintained as well as ensuring that necessary facility are available to ensure good housekeeping.

Ensure employees are provided with and use appropriate protective clothing and equipment.

Subcontractor

Establish with all sub-contractors the safety and health requirements of the company and carry out regular assessment of ability of the subcontractors to comply with the OSH requirements.

2.4 SAFETY MANAGER

The Safety Manager is to provide specialist information to both company and field personnel. This information is essential for the safety process to be implemented on the project, such as requirements of legislation, Safety Policy, Project Safety Plan, risk assessment documents and information on new work practices.

Company Safety & Health Program

Prepare and update as necessary.

Ensure the implementation of the program at all levels of the company.

Ensure continual review of the program.

Project Safety & Health Plan

Prepare and implement a project safety & health plan for all sites.

Ensure continual review to comply with ongoing changes in work practices and new technologies.

Safety Information & Legislation

Ensure senior managers and project managers receive up to date information.

Ensure Safety Alerts are distributed to all projects and personnel.

Training

Ensure all employees receive adequate and updated safety and health training.(Trakhees approved 3rd party companies)

Provide training support as necessary.

Assist in the organising and conducting of safety committee meeting on sites where applicable.

Carry out activities to promote and develop safety awareness of employees.

Accident & Incidents

Ensue that the incident, accident and emergency response plan meets all of the relevant requirements. Conduct investigations of all accidents and incidents and endeavor to ascertain the causes, recommend means of preventing recurrence.

Ensure to carry out an analysis of accident and incident data, asses associated trends and review overall safety performance.

Ensure the incident investigation meets the standards set out in this document.

Ensure the incident investigation standards are constantly reviewed.

Ensure the incident investigation standards are implemented.

Ensure the Safety Department members are provided with suitable and adequate instruction and recourses to so as to effectively assist in the management of incidents and emergencies.

Ensure as to the appropriate, the relevant emergency services are notified of these emergencies.

Follow the communication protocol and see that all notifiable incidents are reported to the relevant Local Government Authority.

Ensure that an appropriate investigation and documentation of the incident or emergency.

Ensure this plan is reviewed following a significant incident or emergency.

Ensure the plan is reviewed following a significant incident or emergency.

Liaise with Local Regulatory Authorities as required.

Project Audits

Carry out regular safety inspections of the sites and notify the project manager of any safety hazards for his corrective action.

Ensure each project is audited within two month from its commencement.

Safety Statistics

Collate monthly site returns and prepare a monthly safety report for management on the status of safety in the company. The purpose of these statistics is to highlight any trends or reoccurrences with particular work practices. This would be rectified by reviewing and assessing the specific task for the root cause.

2.5 PROJECT SAFETY OFFICER

The project safety officer provides specialist information to the project team and field personnel. Assist in the development, implementation and revision of the safety induction and training programs.

Planning

Advise the project manager and supervisory staff on overall safety & health in the workplace.

Liaise with the project manager and supervisory staff on matters relating to safety and health.

Safety Awareness

Conduct “tool box talks” on a daily basis on site.

Ensure adequate protective clothing and equipment is available and is being used correctly by all persons in the work place.

Inspections

Conduct inspections of the work place to ensure the observance of safety and health standards and take corrective measures as required.

Assist the site mechanic in carrying out monthly maintenance records and daily inspections of all plant and equipment used at the sites in the appropriate checklist provided.

Ensure maintenance records of plant and equipment are kept at the site.

Accident & Dangerous Event

Ensure all injuries, work related illness and dangerous events are investigated, reported and recorded.

Ensure the contents of the plan are regularly reviewed in relation to the suitability of its application to the project.

Monitor and report non compliances within the requirements of the reporting procedure.

Ensure the contents of the reporting procedure are disseminated to the project personnel via appropriate training sessions / exercises. Eg: Tool Box Talks and Inductions.

Ensure to maintain regular contact with relevant emergency services personnel.

Ensure to follow communication protocol when notifying an incident or emergency.

Ensure all support to 1 staff and emergency services as required.

Ensure that recovery activities provide adequate protection of all personnel on site and members of the public.

Ensure to provide appropriate advice to project personnel when required.

Records

o Prepare and maintain the following records on site :- o Safety Induction Training

o Task/Job Skills Training o Safety Statistics o Accident Investigations o Site Safety Instructions o Certificate of Competency o Material Safety Data Sheet o Workplace Inspection Audits o Safety Committee Meeting Minutes o Maintenance Reports o Plant & Equipment Inspection Checklist o “Tool Box Talks” Safety Briefing

2.6 ENGINEER, SUPERVISER & FOREMAN

The Engineer, Supervisor and Foreman are responsible for overseeing the day to day activities and as a consequence are directly responsible for the practical application of OH&S plans in the workplace.

In order to fulfill their responsibilities Foreman are required to have an understanding of their legislative responsibilities, the OH&S policy and objectives of the Company and the approved OH&S plans. They are to encourage employees to participate in OH&S activities that promote a safety culture.

Education and Training

Ensure that correct and safe work methods are known, implemented and followed by all persons.

Lead by example

Provide safety instructions to employees, as a continuing reminder of safe work practices.

Safety Awareness

Ensure acceptable standards of housekeeping are met and maintained as well as ensuring the necessary facilities are available to ensure good housekeeping.

Ensure that employees are provided with and use appropriate protective clothing and equipment.

Accidents & Dangerous Events

Report to the project manager of accidents and dangerous event occurring on the site.

Ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken where required.

Take corrective action to identify and eliminate hazardous work conditions and/or practices.

Ensure compliance with the 1 Project OH&S management plan.

Ensure compliance with the 1 Accident / Incident reporting procedure.

Ensure the project is adequately prepared to respond to incidents and emergencies.

Ensure site personnel are aware of the project specific arrangements in place for the management of environmental emergencies.

Take immediate action to secure safety of personnel and prevent further injury or damage.

Reporting any activity that has resulted in, or has the potential to result in an emergency to the project.

Assist in the recovery from the incident or emergency.

Subcontractor

Ensure subcontractor and his workers comply with the company’s safety requirements and carry out their work in accordance with the work method statement.

2.7 PLANT & MACHINE OPERATORS

Ensure operator is in possession of a valid license and / or a competency certificate competency issued by the RTA or a third party provider to operate the plant or equipment.

Operate the plant and machinery for which he has been given authority by the company.

Operate the plant, machine and equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and or company operating instructions.

Operator to report any defect affecting safety without delay to the person in charge / supervisor.

Operator to complete a daily checklist prior to the commencement of work. The checklist is to be used to record the operator’s findings as to the safety of the item of plant.

Operator not to carry out any lifting processes without an attendant Banksman.

Operator to accept and comply with direction hand signals from the Banksman only.

Accept the emergency stop signal from any person.

2.8 EMPLOYEES

The duties of care requirements for employees are to take reasonable care for the OH&S of themselves and the other personnel who are at the workplace and who may be affected by any acts or omissions. The employee is to cooperate with the employer in ensuring that their workplace is as safe and healthy as is reasonably practicable.

Attend project induction.

Attend tool box meetings.

Report to the supervisor or project safety officer immediately any unsafe conditions or activities, dangerous occurrences or injury in the work place.

Assist new employees in safe work methods and practices.

Work in a manner that will not endanger themselves or any other person.

Use protective clothing or equipment as provided by the employer.

Do not use any defective or damaged protective clothing equipment or gear but return the item to the storeman or supervisor for replacement or repair.

Seek First Aid treatment for all injuries however slight they may be.

Maintain good housekeeping in the work area.

Observe safe practices and use plant and equipment only for authorized purpose.

Comply with the 1 Drug and Alcohol Plan.

Report to the project manager/supervisor if any warning accompanies a prescribed medicine, which is likely to affect his normal work performance.

2.9 SUB-CONTRACTOR

All subcontractors shall meet their responsibilities and 1’s expectations through the diligent and consistent application of the provision of sufficient information in the form of an approved OH&S management plan or procedure that clearly outlines how the subcontractor intends to comply with the 1OH&S plan and policy.

All subcontractors shall consult and cooperate with 1personnel to ensure OH&S plans are effectively implemented and a safe working environment is maintained.

Provide adequate personal protective equipment for his workers.

Provision of health and welfare facilities for the workers.

Maintain good housekeeping at the site.

Report all accident, dangerous event and hazards observed at the site to Dutch’s safety representative/supervisor.

Conduct safety inspection on a daily basis for cranes and on a monthly basis on other equipment and machinery using the checklist given by 1or his own and submit the inspection report by the first week of each month.

The sub-contractor and his workers shall comply with Dutch’s general safety rules and regulations for the site.

Ensure the sub-contractor’s workers participate in weekly toolbox talks conducted by DFC’s safety officer.

The sub-contractor shall submit to 1the following upon commencement of the job:-

o Particulars of the workers at the site and foreign workers must be in possession of a valid work permit

o A copy of the valid license of the operators handling machinery and equipment or an assessment of the operator’s capability.

o A copy of the Safety Competency certificate approved by Trakhees for crane operators.

o A copy of the manufacturer’s certificate on wire ropes and slings.

Responsibilities

Ensure responsibilities are documented and accepted as shown in the project safety plan.

Ensure the requirements of the Company HSE system are implemented and maintained.

Legislation

Ensure that all safety legislation is complied with.

Ensure that all site personnel are aware of their safety responsibilities as prescribed by the governing legislation.

Planning

Ensure detailed work methods are prepared for the works carried out on the project site.

Ensure at early stages of the project good house keeping practices are implemented.

Ensure First Aid, Fire Fighting and emergency facilities and procedures are available on the site.

Education and training

Request adequate training and information as may be necessary to ensure safety, health and welfare of employees.

Identify training needs of employees and if necessary releases them to undertake training.

Accidents and incidents

Ensure adequate records of accidents and incidents events are maintained.

Ensure that the project’s statistical information (no. of employees, man-hours worked, number of incidents and accidents are forwarded to Safety Manager every month.

Ensure accidents and incidents are investigated and reported.

3.0 LEGISLATION

3.1 INTRODUCTION

In the Company’s program of accident prevention, the Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Regulations shall be complied with. These Regulations were developed by the Government of United Arab Emirates in 1980 and Ministerial Order Number 32 in 1982.

Ministerial Decision 37/2 in the year of 1980, Employer is obliged to provide suitable Medical Health Care to the workers.

3.2 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

3.2.1 Provisions (Objective of the Act)

to ensure the safety, health and welfare of person at work against risks.

to protect persons (other than persons at work) at a place of work against hazards.

to promote the occupational environment adaptable to the employees physiological and psychological needs.

To provide the means towards a legislative system based on regulations and industry codes of practice in combination with the provision of the Act.

3.2.2 General duties of Employers and Sub-Contractors. So far as is practicable:-

Provide and maintain plant and systems of work that are safe and without risk.

Make arrangements for the safe use, operation, handling, storage and transportation of substance and plant.

Provide information, instruction, training and supervision.

Provide and maintain place of work and means of access to and egress from any place of work.

Provide and maintain working environment that is safe and without health risk and with adequate welfare facilities.

Other duties of employers and Sub-contractors

Formulate written statement on Health & Safety policy

Conduct undertaking in such a manner not to affect other persons not his employees.

Provide information to other persons on ways his undertaking may affect them.

3.2.3 General duties of Designers, Manufacturers and Suppliers (plant &

substance) So far as is practicable:-

to ensure plant/substance is designed and constructed to be safe and without risk to health when properly used.

Arrange for carrying out of testing and examination.

Adequate information

For Designers and Manufacturers:

Arrange for research to eliminate or minimize hazards.

Safe erection and installation.

3.2.3 General duties of Employees

take reasonable care for safety and health of himself and others.

co-operate with employer and others.

wear and use personal protective equipment.

comply with instructions on HSE.

Reporting of incidents, accidents and occupational poisoning.

3.2.4 Interference / charges

A person not to interfere or misuse with anything provided for in the interest of safety.

Employer not to levy charges on employees in respect of anything done or provided in pursuance of the Act.

3.2.5 Fire fighting appliances

Provide and maintain so as to be readily accessible means of extinguishing fires that shall be adequate and suitable having regards to the nature of operations.

3.2.6 Dressing / Changing room

Water provided and maintained for drinking purposes shall be clean, safe and wholesome and shall be from a piped main.

Washing facilities

3.2.7 First Aid

Any injured person shall at all times receive prompt first Aid treatment and such further medical attention as may be necessary.

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 General Description of the Project 1.2 Purpose of Environmental Management Plan 1.3 General Description of Environment 1.4 Project Organisation and Contacts 1.5 Environmental Control for Sub-contracted Work

2. ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS

CONTROL

2.1 Document Control 2.2 Records 2.3 Awareness and Training 2.4 Complaints

3. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND

CONTROL

3.1 Operational Controls and Monitoring Controls 3.2 Nonconformance, Corrective and Preventive Action 3.3 Applicable Legislation 3.4 Environmental Impact Planning Checklist

4. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT & EMERGENCY RESPONSE Environmental Control Checklist Soil and Water Management Plan Erosion / sediment control plan

Typical Sediment Control Structures Inspection Report for Temporary Erosion / Sediment Controls

Noise and Vibration Management Plan Vegetation Management Plan Waste Management Plan

Section 1

1.1 General Description Of Work

1 carryout piling, excavation and concreting works on their projects. During erection and dismantling of plant can impact on the existing built environment is to be minimised, and subsequent removal of structures shall restore all disturbed areas to their original condition.

1.2 Purpose of EMP

This Environmental Management Plan (EMP) details the environmental management measures that are to be implemented in association with construction activities. The EMP sets out safeguards to minimise any short-term, localised adverse environmental impacts. It specifies actions, responsibilities, protocol, conformance, verification, and containment activities, to be followed by 1 before, during and on completion of piling works. An Environmental Policy Statement is attached, expressing our commitment to effective environmental management.

1.3 General Description Of Environment

The locations within the UAE where the projects are to be positioned have been constructed and represent the final, permanent structure. The projects will be constructed into this environment to allow efficient access other parties. To guide and assist 1 Management of the environment which they are working, compliance with the local Government Environment Protection Legislation is a must. 1 have recognised the abovementioned documents and have used them to influence the Environmental Management Plans, its procedures, and control all work practices; in an effort to achieve satisfactory environmental performance.

1.4 Project Organisation And Contacts 1 Project Manager is the authorised contact person for communication with the Superintendent and the Legislative Organistion. He is responsible for:

preparing and implementing the Environmental Management Plan.

instructing project personnel on how to comply with the Company’s environmental policy and procedures.

arranging periodic monitoring and inspection by suitably trained personnel.

monthly evaluation of how effectively environmental controls are performing.

initiating remedial measures when environmental deficiencies are observed or in response to environmental complaints;

restriction of construction activities affected by any environmental deficiencies until remedial action has been taken;

keeping environmental performance records.

1.5 Environmental Controls For Subcontracted work

Arrangements for ensuring that effective environmental controls will be implemented on subcontracted work are summarised below.

Subcontractor:

Contact person/phone no.

Site work being performed

Will subcontractor prepare their own EMP? Yes No

Describe environmental controls for which subcontractor is responsible

Describe how 1 will monitor subcontractor’s environmental controls

Environmental controls implemented by 1s on subcontractor’s work are included in Austin Arenco’s Environmental Control Checklist

Yes No

SECTION 2

Environmental System Controls

2.1 Document Control (ISO 14001 4.3.5)

Document control for this EMP, including issue of any amendments shall be done in accordance with company standards.

2.2 Records (ISO 14001 4.4.3)

The Project Manager shall arrange for environmental records to be filed as part of the project quality records.

2.3 Awareness And Training (ISO 14001 4.3.2)

The Project Manager shall instruct personnel and subcontractors as part of their site induction, regarding environmental control measures which must be observed and response/containment procedures if environmental emergencies occur. He shall

arrange additional training/instruction when site personnel commence construction activities, which involve new environmental controls. These briefings shall be recorded on a Toolbox Meeting Record form. Site personnel shall be encouraged to be proactive and report any instances of environmental control measures not operating properly. The Project Manager shall fully brief the Site Foreman on the content of this EMP in case the Foreman has to deal with any environmental issues when the Project Manager is not on site.

2.4 Complaints (ISO 14001 4.3.3)

The Project Manager shall establish a separate file for all external complaints about environmental activities for the project. He shall record details of all complaints, names of complainants, their contact details, action taken and date of response He shall maintain a register at the top of the file, showing date of receipt of complaint, nature of complaint and date of response. This shall include records of any telephone calls. The Project Manager shall respond to environmental complaints promptly. He shall also monitor the effectiveness of actions taken to confirm that each legitimate complaint has been satisfactorily resolved.

SECTION 3

Environmental Planning And Control

3.1 Operational Controls And Monitoring Controls (ISO 14001 4.4 6 & 4.5.1)

In order to decide what environmental control measures are needed for this project (ISO 14001 4.3), the following checklists have been filled out:

1. Applicable Legislation Checklist - identifying any permits or licences which

need to be obtained and any general conditions arising from the legislation which have to be met. Where permits or licences are needed, they are attached behind the checklist so additional conditions imposed are also identified.

2. Environmental Impact Planning Checklist - identifying potential impacts associated with construction activities, including subcontract work.

This information represents the environmental “targets” and has been used to prepare an Environmental Control Checklist. Operational control measures (ISO 14001 4.4.6) are listed separately from monitoring controls (ISO 14001 4.5.1). Where compliance limits have to be met for any environmental characteristics (eg noise levels, dust levels), they are listed with the monitoring controls. A “cause and effect” assessment has been done to decide which combination of protection measures will be most cost-effective in meeting the environmental

characteristics. This considers the continuum from SOURCE PATHWAY TO

ENVIRONMENT END POINT. The END POINT is where the environmental targets should be achieved. It is usually more effective to intercept the environmental effects of construction activities before they reach the END POINT. For example, silt fences intercept sediment from disturbed ground (SOURCE) before the sediment enters a watercourse (END POINT).

The Environmental Control Checklist shows the person responsible for each control and the timing. The Checklist also references any additional information explaining how to install an operational control, how to carry out a monitoring task or to record inspections.

The Site Foreman will inspect the construction site each week to check on the following:

any disturbed ground which will generate dust in dry windy conditions

any disturbed ground which is exposed to erosion

are sediment control devices securely erected and in the right places (record on Inspection Report)

piling waste and litter removed.

The Project Manager will review the Environmental Control Checklist each month to evaluate how effectively these controls are protecting the environment. Any actions or improvements will be noted in the Outcome/Comments column.

3.2 Nonconformance, Corrective And Preventive Action (I SO 14001 4.4.2)

Environmental nonconformances shall be recorded and rectified immediately. Rectification shall include containment measures, clean-up and restoration of the affected area and of any deficient operational controls or monitoring controls. Corrective or preventive action to eliminate the causes of actual or potential environmental nonconformances shall be initiated in accordance with and recorded.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PLANNING CHECKLIST

ISSUE: Access and Traffic Management Yes NA

Will piling work interfere with traffic flow?

Will piling work interfere with pedestrians?

Will piling work interfere with access for local residents?

Will access to site by construction vehicles interfere with traffic flow?

Could parking arrangements for employee vehicles interfere with traffic flow?

Other:

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

ISSUE: Erosion, Sedimentation and Surface Water Quality Yes NA

Will re-direction of waterway channel or culvert produce more concentrated flow of

water?

Will banks of waterways be disturbed and susceptible to erosion?

Will ground surface be disturbed and be susceptible to erosion in storms, surface

run-off or flooding?

Are cuttings or embankments being constructed, with exposure of batters to potential

erosion?

Does sediment have to be trapped before run-off enters waterways?

Can surface run-off flowing through construction site become unclean before

entering creek or river?

Will unclean water need to be released from detention areas (eg. sediment basin,

bunded refuelling area) into creek or river?

Could mud or litter be deposited from construction vehicles onto trafficked

roadway?

Other:

Yes

Yes

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

ISSUE: Air Quality Yes NA

Will dust be generated from piling site by plant/vehicle movements, haulage

or processing operations or in dry and windy conditions?

Will dust be generated from stockpiles in dry, windy conditions?

Are fires proposed to burn cleared vegetation or other waste material or litter?

Is there potential for unplanned fires (eg. dry grass)?

Could type of plant used produce visible smoke emission?

Other:

Yes

Yes

Yes

NA

NA

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PLANNING CHECKLIST

ISSUE: Noise, Ground Vibration and Air Blast Yes NA

Will piling equipment generate significant noise which could unduly disturb

neighbouring residents?

Are there any nearby premises which are particularly noise-sensitive (eg. school,

hospital)?

Is it likely that noisy piling work may be performed outside normal working

hours?

Could vibration from piling plant or operations damage adjacent buildings?

Are there any nearby structures which are particularly vibration-sensitive (eg.

historic buildings)?

Could vibration from piling plant or operations cause undue disturbance to neighbouring residents?

Other:

Yes

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

ISSUE: Vegetation and Fauna Yes NA

Is there vegetation adjacent to work areas which will need to be retained?

Could construction activity introduce or spread weeds?

Can disturbed topsoil be re-used?

Can cleared vegetation be re-used?

Will areas of disturbed ground (eg. access roads, storage areas) need to be

revegetated?

Is native fauna present that will be disturbed by construction work?

Could fish in permanent water courses be disturbed by construction work?

Other:

Yes

Yes

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

ISSUE: Contaminated Ground Yes NA

Is there a possibility that areas of contaminated soil could be expected (eg. acid sulphate soil)?

Will piling involve treatment on off-site disposal of contaminated soil?

Other:

NA

NA

ISSUE: Fuels and Chemicals Yes NA

Will plant or vehicles be refuelled on site?

Will fuel be stored on site?

Will hazardous chemicals be used during construction?

Yes

Yes

Yes

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PLANNING CHECKLIST

Will hazardous chemicals be stored on site?

Other:

Yes

ISSUE: Waste Management Yes NA

Will piling generate surplus material which can be recycled?

Will piling generate waste material which can be disposed on site?

Will piling generate waste material which will have to be disposed off site?

Will amenities for site personnel generate effluent?

Will site personnel generate litter or rubbish?

Other:

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

NA

SECTION 4

Incident Management and Emergency Response

An environmental incident is an unplanned event that occurs on site and causes significant adverse environmental impacts. The general emergency response to environmental incidents is:

1. Ensure site safety, move people from immediate area

2. Warn traffic of any hazard which affects traffic (use lights, warning signs).

3. Take practical steps to contain the hazard and prevent it from spreading.

4. Notify environmental and water authority 042655811 RTA and relevant authority (EMP Section 1)

5. Decide with environmental and water authority 042655811 and relevant authority how to clean up remediate the site.

Potential environmental incident situations and containment guidelines are described below. The Project Manager shall arrange for appropriate containment equipment to be held at the site and shall instruct site staff periodically on how to carry out the emergency procedures. MSDS for chemicals are located in the Project Safety Management Plan. Pollution of Waterway

1. Spill of fuel, oil or chemical into waterway. Uncontrolled release of dirty

water from water quality control structure or bunded area.

If possible, intercept discharge before it enters waterway with an earth bund or sock from spill kit. Spread absorbant material from spill kit to soak up spill. If discharge enters waterway and mixes with water, isolate it by booms.

Cut Overhead or Underground Services

2. Electricity Service.

Evacuate immediate and isolate the dangerous area. Telephone emergency services if people have been injured as a result of the incident. Ascertain any details of the electrical service along with location address and telephone DEWA Emergency 3. Water

DEWA / Water Authority Emergency Line. If safe and possible, reduce damaging effects of leaking water by diversion or energy dissipation. (04) 601-9999

4. Telephone

Telephone Etisalt Emergency Line. Telephone: 101 or 8816216 (Damage to Cables)

5.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

To ensure that all workplaces plan for potential emergencies to provide effective

management should one occur. This includes the preparation, issue, control and

updating of an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) plus the training associated with

maintaining readiness for an effective Emergency Response. It also provides

guidance for dealing with traumatic injury or death and the reinstatement of

controls and systems to ensure a timely return to normal business. This procedure applies to any event that threatens life, property or the environment related to any 1project or site, including Joint Ventures and subcontractors.

PROJECT HSE ORGANIZATION CHART

Appendix 2.b

DEFINITIONS

Emergency: A significant event that threatens life, property or the environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Site/Project Manager SHALL:

Prepare, review, authorize and distribute a controlled copy of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) to all personnel as appropriate.

Appoint a responsible officer and deputies to the emergency team and assign responsibilities for activating the emergency response procedures.

Ensure all employees receive training regarding site specific emergency procedures.

Ensure the ERP plan is reviewed and updated annually as a minimum, or:

(HSE OFFICER)

SAFETY ASSISTANTS

SECURITY GUARD

FIRE WARDENS

FIRST AIDER

ANIL

SATHESAN KC (HSE MANAGER)

SAFETY OFFICER

ALI GOHAR

o Following any changes to the workplace that introduces new potential emergencies to the site or which may alter the intended execution of the plan. For example exit routes, alarm systems etc.

o Where any incident debrief or training exercise identifies an opportunity for improvement.

PROCEDURE

Emergency Response Priorities

In the event of an emergency, the following priorities will be observed:

Protection and rescue of human life

Rendering affected areas safe

Protection of property and information

Followed by:

Restoration of disrupted services

Resumption of normal operations

Clearing of damaged / affected areas

A debrief with all those involved

A prompt Incident Investigation

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN (ERP)

The majority of incidents and emergencies shall be managed at the site where the event has occurred. For this reason, all projects shall prepare a detailed ERP, taking into consideration the types of incident or emergency that are likely to occur, the resources available and the actions required to resume normal business.

The ERP shall:

Identify potential emergency events for the work location. Typically these may include:

o Fires o Explosion o Chemical or Hazardous product Spills o Gas leaks o Serious or multiple injuries requiring evacuation o Bomb threats o Civil disturbance o Natural disasters

Have a plan of the workplace layout that identifies exit points, evacuation routes, muster points and emergency assembly areas as applicable.

Identify fuel sources and hazardous chemicals including compressed gases and any fuel isolation points.

Identify key personnel and their roles and responsibilities.

Establish guidelines covering required actions and liaison with the ‘emergency services’.

Identify emergency telephone numbers. This identifies:

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

PROJECT MANAGER Mr Murari Krishna - VICC 0522073804

SAFETY MANAGER Mr. KC Sathesan - VICC 0507503979

CONTRACTOR PROJECT

MANAGER

Mr. Ahmed Mega Tech 0501573176

EHS TRAKHEES 048818857

o Emergency services, Police Phone: 999,

Ambulance Phone: 998 / 999, Fire Phone: 997,

o Local authorities (water and sewerage, Environmental Authorities, Electricity etc)

o Local occupational health and safety authorities (Work place safety

Authorities) o Legal advice o Counselling Services

Identify how to raise the alarm locally (eg, alarm sirens.)

All employees shall be instructed in the correct response to any potential emergency, as part of the induction process.

Training

Key personnel in the Emergency Response Plan shall receive specialised training in their role.

Evacuation and Emergency Response Training exercises shall be conducted as soon as possible after contract start date, and on a regular basis (at least 6 monthly intervals) throughout the life of the contract.

Trauma Counselling

i. Counsellors

Counseling should be undertaken by appropriate qualified Counselors. Depending upon the size of the site and closeness of the employees such counseling may be required on an ongoing basis particularly in the case of a fatality. Individuals who are badly affected should be identified so they receive special attention. Appropriate Counselors should be briefed and called in so that a quick response may be arranged.

ii. Support of Family of Injured of Deceased Employee

The family of the injured or deceased worker must be advised of the accident. This task should preferably be performed by two company people, one of who is a senior representative. They should be assisted by the police and / or a Counselor if necessary. The advice should be factual and appropriate counseling assistance be offered, particularly in the case of a fatality. Practical assistance, such as transport and accommodation, should be provided to the family immediately.

Arrangements need to be made for the personal effects, keys, motor vehicle, etc., of the injured or deceased employee to be collected and delivered as appropriate.

Informal contact should be maintained with the worker's family with ongoing practical assistance being offered. Any outstanding wages should be remitted to the family in order to relieve any immediate financial burden.

iii. Support of Co-workers and Witnesses

Co-workers and witnesses to the accident should be supported and counseled, with trauma counseling being considered. Depending upon the condition of these personnel, they should be treated sympathetically and removed from the immediate vicinity in order to assist with their recovery. When appropriate, these persons shall be interviewed by investigators. Initially the witnesses should be supported in their distressed state particularly in accidents involving graphic injuries or death. Managers, Supervisors or others who may feel responsible for a traumatic injury of fatality, and First Aiders who gave treatment may require special support. People affected should be debriefed before they leave the site and give a relevant point of contact, e.g. a Counselor. The workforce should be advised of the accident and as necessary trauma counseling should be provided. Consistent and factual information should be given quickly to prevent the grapevine generating rumor and innuendo.

Legal

For traumatic or fatal accidents or other significant incidents, the Company's legal department should be notified in order to provide advice in the matter as necessary. Once this has been done the solicitors can investigate the matter directly or appoint independent assessors. The solicitors are able to provide legal advice to the Company and as the matter unfolds assist the Company's employees in dealing with inspectors and the police. Such advice will normally be covered by "Legal Professional Privilege", ie, it remains confidential between the company and its solicitors and does not have to be produced to third parties. Although our solicitors will either directly investigate the matter or appoint independent assessors, the company may still wish to carry out its own investigation of the accident. However the Company's reports and the results of such investigations may have to be produced to the authorities or to third parties though the "discovery" process in any subsequent legal action, including coronial inquests, prosecutions and action for damages. Great care must be exercised to ensure that the documentation only reflects known facts, not opinions, assertions or conclusions. Investigations and advice which are subject to legal professional privilege however will not have to be produced.

Guidance on legal profession privilege should be obtained for the legal

department before documents are created. For practical reasons internal investigations should not continue whilst external authorities are on site and conducting their own investigations.

Media

All verbal and/or written statements to the media concerning any emergency at any 1 workplace shall be made by the Managing Director Mr. Salim Khoury, or nominee. In the majority of cases involving serious injury or fatality the media may learn of the accident from the reports made to the authorities and then attend the site without notice.

The Media should be treated courteously but should not be allowed free access to the site. One person should be assigned to deal with the reporters and at an appropriate time a statement made. This statement must be made in consultation with the MD, or nominee. In case of a fatality, it is important that the name(s) of those involved are not broadcast until all next of kin have been notified.

Recovery Phase

The recovery phase of the plan shall commence at the same time as the response phase. The ERP shall ensure that the recovery phase is prepared and that all key personnel are aware of their responsibilities to assist in the speedy recovery from an incident or emergency. Part of the recovery process is to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to investigate the cause of the emergency and the response so that corrective measures can be introduced as soon as possible.

6.0 RISK MANAGEMENT

6.1 RISK MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE

6.2 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

6.3 RISK ASSESSMENT

6.4 RISK CONTROL

6.1 Risk Management Procedure

6.1 Procedure

6.1.2 General

Risk management is a fundamental and integral component of management practices, and is undertaken in order to enable improved decision making, at both the “company” and “project” levels, and throughout all phases of a project life cycle. By breaking a work activity down in to logical and sequenced processed steps, an interactive risk assessment and management process is then able to be performed by the consideration of a risk’s likelihood and consequence(s).

6.1.3 The Risk Management Process

The following elements are fundamental to the risk management to the risk management process:

6.1.4 Establish the context

Involves a detailed review of the project / activity being considered and a determination of the objectives or the project / activity and any assumptions used during the risk management process.

6.1.5 Identify the risks

All risks that may have some effect on the project/activity are identified and recorded, together with their causes.

6.1.6 Analyze the risks

The identified risks are analysed in terms of the probability that things may go wrong and the consequences for the project/activity within the context of current controls. These elements (probability and consequence) are combines to produce an estimated level of risk.

6.1.7 Assess and prioritize the risk

The estimated levels of risk are compared to the pr-established criteria and all risks are ranked to identify priorities to enable their management.

6.1.8 Treat the risks

Low priority risks are generally accepted and monitored. Appropriate methods for managing risks are developed and documented.

6.1.9 Monitor and review

The performance of the risk management methods are monitored and reviewed throughout the life of the project/activity to ensure that they remain applicable and that any changes needed are identified.

Each of the above elements shall be documented and records monitored by the risk management team as part of the Company’s Risk management records.

6.1.10 Identification

The risk management team shall utilize methods such as brainstorming, previous experiences or comparison to similar projects to establish a list of risk items, which are relevant to the work phase or element being considered. Consideration shall also be given to the sample list of potential risk issues included in Appendix A of this procedure.

6.1.11 Analyzing Risk

The identified risks shall be analysed by the risk management team using Risk

Assessment Document by combining estimates of the probability and consequence(s) or each risk under existing/current controls. The probability (or chance) of a problem occurring shall be rated in accordance with Table 1 below.

Table 1: Risk Probability

Probability (chance of problem occurring )

Score Descriptor Description

A Almost Certain The event is a common

or repeating occurrence.

B Likely The event will probably

occur.

C Moderate The event should occur

at some time.

D Unlikely The event is not likely

occur.

E Rare It is practically

impossible for the event

to occur.

The consequence (or impact) of a risk, occurring shall be rated in accordance with Table 2 below:

Table 2 Risk Consequence

Consequence

People (effect if risk occurs)

Monetary loss (effect if risk occurs)

Score Descriptor Description Description

1 Insignificant First aid injury or less Less than AED 15,000

2 Minor Minor injury or illness Between AED 15,000 & AED 150,000

3 Moderate Moderate injury or illness

Between AED 150,000 & AED 300,000

4 Major Serious Injury or illness Between AED 300,000 & AED 1,500,000

5 Catastrophic Fatality or permanent disability

More than AED 1,500,000

6.1.12 Assessing and Prioritizing Risks

The Risk Management Team shall assess and prioritise the analysed risks into (“High”, “Medium” or “low” Risk) using the Risk Assessment Matrix on Table 3 below:

Probability Consequence

Insignificant 1

Minor 2

Moderate 3

Major 4

Catastrophic 5

A Almost Certain

M M H H H

B Likely L M M H H

C Moderate

L L M H H

D Unlikely L L L M H

E Rare L L L M M

6.1.13 Legend

H = High risk, detailed research and management planning required at senior level. M = Medium risk; management responsibility to be assigned, senior management attention often required; L = Low risk; managed by routine procedures.

6.1.14 Risk Management Treatment

The risk management Team shall ensure that control options are identified considered and document for all “Medium” or “High” risk issues. Low risk issues may be accepted subject to being managed by routine, current procedures and control issues. Medium risk requires management responsibility to be formally assigned and possible senior management attention, whereas High risk issues demand senior management attention and detailed research. When RMT is considering various control options to treat risks, consideration shall be given to the following Hierarchy of controls:

Estimate the hazard;

Substitute the process;

Isolate the hazard;

Engineer the controls;

Administrative methods; and

Other methods, such as Personal Protection Equipment for OH&S Hazard protection.

Risk Avoidance – either by not proceeding or taking an alternative course of action;

Risk Transfer – transfer of risk to another party;

Risk Acceptance – e.g. Establish an appropriate risk financing plan (such as an insurance policy)

6.1.15 Records, Monitoring and Review

The risk management process shall be recorded using the company’s Risk Management Form Risk Assessment. Where require by the Managing Director, or the contractual documentation, a Risk Management Plan (RMP) shall be prepared and implemented to formally collate risk treatments, responsibilities, resources, budgets, program and compliance reviews.

6.2 Hazard Identification

6.2.1 By Experience

Primary source of information

Use the knowledge and experience of the “experienced person” doing the planning and supervision.

6.2.2 By Consultation with Workers

Easiest and most effective method

Workers are usually well aware of what can go wrong

6.2.3 By Specialist Practitioners

Industry Associations

Unions

Government Bodies

The identification of real and potential hazards associated with the work planned shall involve:

o Recording of known (i.e. real) hazards

o Identification of new (i.e. potential) hazards.

6.3 Risk Assessment

6.3.1 Purpose

To assess the potential of the hazard to do harm.

6.3.2 Probability

The likelihood that harm will occur

6.3.3 Severity

The extent of harm if the risk occurs

6.4 Risk Control

6.4.1 Choosing control measures:

Should eliminate or reduce the risk factors as far as possible.

Should be the best practical solution

Should be acceptable to all concerned.

Order of preference is:-

o eliminate the hazard

o minimize the risk

o provide back-up controls

6.4.2 Eliminate the Hazard

Discontinue the activity

6.4.3 Minimize the Risk

Substitute the system of work or plant

Modify the system of work or plant

6.4.4 Isolate the Hazard

Introduce Engineering controls

6.4.5 Provide Back-Up Controls

Administrative controls

Safe Work Practices

Use of Personal Protective Equipment

7.0 PLANT / WORK PROCEDURES

7.1 PLANT MAINTENANCE

7.2 PILING / SHORING

7.3 CASING INSTALLATION, EXTRACTION & STORAGE

7.4 ANCHORING

7.5 REINFORCEMENT CAGE FABRICATION

7.1 Plant Maintenance

All the Company's plant including cranes, shovels, piling rigs, excavators, JCB's, compressors etc are to inspected and maintained on a regular basis. This is to ensure the item of plant is in a suitable and safe condition for use on a daily basis on any site. To ensure the above is implemented, all Project Management members are to continually review the workings of each item of plant on their site. In a proactive method any defects or major safety issues with an item are to be reported immediately to the plant department. Minor mechanical repairs or servicing can and are carried out on site, while major defects are repaired in 1s two workshops. The item of plant cannot return to any project until a third party certificate showing all repairs have been completed and are compliant with the third party inspection report. Another part of the inspection process is the plant operator to carryout a daily visual inspection prior to commencement of work. The operator is to complete the daily checklist every morning after inspecting the item of plant. Any defects observed by the operator are to be reported immediately to Site Management and the Plant Department. Weekly and monthly inspections are to be carried out by a competent person from the Plant Department.

7.2 Piling / Shoring

7.2.1 Method of Work

Method of work statement is to be developed by the Project Management.

7.2.2 Inspection

Carry out daily safety and service checks of the boring rig and crane by the operator using the standard checklist provided. To ensure compliance with 1’s reporting procedure, the supervisor is also responsible to continually conduct inspections of all items of plant on the site.

Defects detected during inspection should be reported to the plant department, rectified and documented.

Cables Utilities Inspection (With utility detector)

7.2.3 Operator & Banksman

All operators must be a holder of a valid class 8 license issued by the relevant authority or have a competency identification after being assessed by a third party showing the operator of his experience and competency.

Banksman also have a competency identification issued after being assessed by a third party. The banksman’s role is to provide directional assistance to both crane and piling rig operators involved in lifting and mobiling loads. A section of the assessment is the competence and ability to provide correct and clear hand signals to the operator.

7.2.4 Working Platform

Ensure the working platform is firm and stable before the boring rig moves onto a pile.

Ensure the working area is firm and sound before lifting concrete shoring panels.

Use steel plates or other as working platform is necessary for poor and unstable ground conditions.

Operator shall cease operation if he experiences any instability of the machine.

7.2.5 Placement of concrete shoring panels

Banksman to ensure lifting gear is attached correctly to crane and the concrete panel.

Personnel to keep hands well clear of shoring panel and shoring USB while crane is lowering panel into position.

Banksman to ensure panel is placed correctly to prevent movement or fall of panel.

Banksman to ensure all lifting gear is detached from panel prior to directing crane to raise hook.

7.2.6 Bore Hole Stability

Before commencement of boring ensure underground utilities are checked, located and supported if necessary.

Bore hole must be lined with casing to maintain its stability and to keep the casing 1m above ground level.

After pulling out the casing the pile must be backfilled or protected.

Partially completed boreholes should not be left overnight unless they are bored no deeper than the casing depth.

The borehole shall be stabilised, if the pile cannot be completed after the borehole has been taken down below the casing.

Take all necessary precautionary measures if a collapse is identified in the bore hole.

Wherever possible, piles are to be bored and concreted on the same day.

Any temporary drainage channels or local depression shall be filled with granular well-compacted material where necessary.

Slurry shall be removed continuously and not allowed to build up and obscure the surface of the site.

7.3 Casing Installation / Extraction – Vibro Hammer

7.3.1 Safe Work Practices

Ensure slings used in lifting the vibro - hammer and casing are in good condition.

Ensure vibration can only commence when the maximum clamp pressure is achieved by the lighting of the green light on the panel.

To open the clamps/vibration must be totally cancelled.

Never leave a load suspended under the vibro-hammer.

Never leave the vibro-hammer resting on the part driven into the ground, unless it is held back by the crane.

Ensure there is no hydraulic leakage (jack seals, valves etc) within the clamp which may allow its opening.

Additional sling (safety line) to be used to suspend the casing during installation & extraction.

The casing must either be driven into the ground ⅓ of its length for vertical storage or laid down flat on the ground.

7.3.2 Bentonite Mixing

Employee involved in mixing of Bentonite shall wear safety glasses to avoid splashes, dust mask to avoid breathing in the Bentonite powder and also hand gloves.

Bentonite pools to be barricaded and warning signs posted at conspicuous area.

Bentonite stored in silos/tanks must be placed on a stable platform preferably made of concrete.

Disposal of used Bentonite either as liquid in tanks or mixed with excavated soil and cement to acceptable stiffness for removal by dump truck.

Ladder should be installed / placed in the Bentonite pool for accessibility.

7.3.3 Personal Protective Equipment

Safety helmets and boots must be worn by all employees in bore pile operations.

Hand gloves to be worn during concreting.

Banksman to be identified by wearing high visibility reflective vest.

7.4 Reinforcement Cage Fabrication

7.4.1 Risk Identified

Strains, cuts, upper limb disorders.

7.4.2 Methods of work

Method of work statement to be developed by Project Management.

7.4.3 Work Area

Organise the steel fixing area to suit the person doing the work.

Make sure there is enough firm clear space for the steel fixers to move all around the cage being made.

7.4.4 Manual Handling

Minimise hand lifting from low levels; do not create another problem with unsafe stockpiles.

Organise lighter steel trestle type stands, if the bench stands are likely to be moved often.

7.4.5 Procedure

Tying wire ends should face into the cage to reduce risk of piercing the skin during handling.

Make sure that steel fixers’ pliers (nips) move freely and are kept sharp to cut the wire cleanly.

Reduce the risk of wrist strain, if you are able to tie the wire with either hand by swapping over from time to time.

7.4.6 Storage

o Stack materials (bars & spirals) so that carrying is kept to the minimum.

7.4.7 PPE

o Wear gloves when making cages if you can work that way.

8.0 FIRST AID

8.1 PROCEDURE

8.2 FIRST AID PERSONNEL

8.3 FIRST AID KIT

PROCEDURE

8.1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to detail the process for responding to Medical Emergencies and First Aid on 1 Projects. Project response exist specifically to deal with major incidents impacting the safety of the personnel and the environment.

8.1.2 Medical Emergencies

Emergency Contact Numbers:

1 EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AS GIVEN ABOVE

AUTHORITIES: Police: 999

Ambulance: 998/999

Fire: 997

The priority where an incident, injury or near miss occurs is:

Care of injured persons; and

Making the area safe to prevent any further injury or property damage.

The Supervisor, Superintendent, Project Manager and the Project Safety Officer are to be notified immediately of any significant injury or near miss.

The Superintendent and Project Safety Officer or the other responsible employer’s representative will notify the injured employee’s family as appropriate.

The Safety Manager must be notified immediately of any site medical treatment or

significant near miss incident on 056 7300 732 (24 hour contact).

The retrieval of an injured person is to be considered when designing the workplace or preparing work areas having potentially restricted access.

The project Safety Officer will contact the Safety Manager where any work related injury or illness results in or is likely to result in an employee being absent from work for more than one day or more.

Subcontractors are required to immediately report any work related injury requiring off site medical treatment to the Superintendent and project Safety Officer.

8.1.3 Care of injured persons

An employee requiring offsite medical treatment will be accompanied by an appropriate staff member. The nominated staff member will ensure that the injured employee is promptly transported to medical aid providing all necessary support. Subcontractors are required to do the same.

Where transport is via ambulance, the nominated staff member will also attend the hospital to provide assistance such as securing personal effects of the injured person and notifying family members as appropriate.

The supervisor of any injured person will notify the project Superintendent immediately so that Injury management can be initiated. Where an injury is such that the person cannot be moved and an ambulance is required, the supervisor or relevant Superintendent will provide all possible care, and control the incident area until the ambulance arrives.

All details relating to treatment of the injured employee will be recorded and forwarded to the Project OHS&R Manager.

In the event of a fatality, the project superintendent or project OHS officer notify the police, local Regulatory Authorities, Company Director and project management. The area where the incident occurred will be cordoned off and protected until investigation by all respective authorities and Project Management has been completed.

8.1.4 First Aid in the Workplace

Injured personnel are to receive prompt first aid. Any employee who sustains a minor injury, no matter how slight, must report the matter to their supervisor and seek treatment from the first aid attendant. Supervisors and superintendents will ensure that first aid facilities and qualified personnel are provided at the work place in accordance with the Local Safety Legislation Regulations. All superintendents will ensure that signage and procedures providing direction to first aid and medical treatment are prominently located and clear instructions given during Zone Induction. Qualified first aid personnel are to be available at all times. The names and contact details of the first aid personnel are to be posted at each first aid kit. In addition to first aid kits located throughout each zone, a first aid room complying with applicable legislative requirements will be established at a central location where required.

Management procedure Reporting and Investigation’ includes work injury and incident reporting forms required to be completed to record workplace injury or illness. First aid personnel will record all treatment provided on form Work Injury Register’ and send the white copy (original) to the project OHS&R Manager and pink copy to the project superintendent following treatment. First aid attendants in consultation with the injured person’s Supervisor or Superintendent will determine if further medical treatment is required. Where possible the first aid attendant will advise the authorised medical centre or local hospital when an injured person is referred for treatment.

8.1.5 Scope Of Work

Add additional items to the First Aid kit to treat specifically identified risk e.g. where toxic or corrosive chemicals are used.

Choice of facilities should be based on risk assessment which considers :-

o Scope of work

o Size & layout of site

o Geographical location

o Number and distribution of workers

8.1.6 Size & Layout Of Site

Locate facilities close to the workplace.

A large site may require First Aid in more than one location.

8.1.7 Safety Induction

Describe the first aid facilities and personnel

8.2 FIRST AID PERSONNEL

8.2.1 Legal Requirement

A trained and certified first aider is to be present on all sites during working hours.

Names of first aider should be displayed on the site and should also be provided with a form of identification for easy recognition.

8.2.2 Training

A person is considered as being trained if he successfully completes a first-aid course. Conducted by an institution recognised by the Ministry of Health and awarded with a certificate of proficiency in first aid treatment.

8.2.3 Responsibility

The first aider is to provide a basic service to injured individuals sustaining minor injuries that require minimum attention. The first aider is to ensure the injured person is comfortable and if serious injuries are involved the individual is not be moved until emergency services arrive.

The first aider is responsible for the recording of all injuries which occur on his site. This is important as these records relate to the collation of the company monthly safety stats.

The first aider is also responsible in the reporting process of injuries, accidents and near misses to site management.

8.3 FIRST AID KIT

8.3.1 First Aider Responsibilities

The first aider is responsible for maintaining the first aid kit

To check and replenish contents

To check “use by” dates

8.3.2 Design

Should be made of sturdy material and be portable.

Container should be labeled with a green crescent on a white background.

8.3.3 Location

Placed in a clearly identifiable and accessible location.

Where a workplace covers a large area, an adequate number of first aid kits should be provided.

First aid kit must be kept locked and the key kept by a responsible person available during all working hours.

Employees should be informed of the location of all first aid kits.

9.0 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE/MATERIAL PROCEDURE

9.1 Purpose

This procedure details the requirements to be followed, when dealing with any Substances, which may be potentially hazardous to personnel, environment and or property.

9.2 Scope

This procedure applies to all employees and subcontractors of 1.

9.3 Definitions

Dangerous goods A substances included in Australian code for the Transport

of dangerous goods by Road or Rail. These substances are categorized as being

corrosive, flammable, Explosive, spontaneously combustible, poisonous, oxidizing or synergistic.

Hazchem code The Hazchem emergency action code of numbers, letters and diamonds gives information to emergency services. Its use is mandated by the International code or the transport of dangerous goods by Road and Rail.

Material safety data sheet (MSDS) a Document that describes properties and the uses of a chemical product, or formulation – identity, chemical and physical properties, health hazard information, precautions for use, and safe handling information.

Hazardous Substance A substance which after being ingested, or injected, or inhaled, or absorbed that has the potential of cause death, injury, illness or disease.

Exposure Standard A National standard(Australian) which refers to levels of chemical or physical substances. Who’s risk to workers, based on an assessment of current technical data, and evidence of known adverse effects, has been considered by the tripartite process to be acceptable.

9.4 Procedures

9.4.1 Planning and preparation

Due to the risks involved with dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances, a job safety analysis must be developed in consultation with all participating employees to identify asses and control the hazards prior to work commencing. All participating employees must also be familiar with content of the Material Safety Data Sheet specific to the product being used. The following is a list of some of the types of Hazards that must be considered before commencing work.

Ignition Sources

Unleveled / Unstable Ground and poor house keeping

Extremes of Temperature and weather conditions e.g. Lightning

Poor Ventilation

Poorly Contained or Unbunded areas

Leaks or Damage to packaging Containers or Fittings

Inappropriate or unavailable Protective, Transport, Clean-up And Disposal Equipment

Location of the nearest Communication Point, Fire Extinguisher and First Aid Facilities

9.4.2 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

MSDS Contain vital information that must be known before commencing work with the hazardous substances in the workplace. The MSDS must be written in English, though allowances must be made for those with literacy or language difficulties. The MSDS must include the following information:

The date of preparation (must be less than five years old) Or, If the MSDS has been reviewed, the date it was reviewed.

The manufacturer’s or importer’s name and their Address and telephone number.

Telephone number for information in the event of an emergency.

The product name of the hazardous substance, together with.

Its chemical and physical properties. The names of the individual ingredients in the substance. The proportion or proportion ranges of the ingredients in the substance. Any relevant health hazard information, including first aid information. The exposure standard (if any) for the hazardous substance or its ingredients. Information on the precautions for the safe use of substance. A statement that the substance is a hazardous substance.

Prior to the purchase or bringing onto site of any potentially hazardous substance, a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be obtained from the supplier. The MSDS is to be reviewed by the person purchasing the product in consultation with the Safety Manager. If approved for use a copy of the MSDS must be provided to the Maintenance Superintendent for filing in the MCC MSDS registers. The use of the hazardous substance or dangerous goods is subject to the following:

All personnel must be made aware of the MSDS file and it’s location at the general induction.

The OH&S procedure or the JSAs must include precautions on the substance safe use.

Personnel who are to use or may be affected by the substance are trained in its safe use.

Limited quantities of hazardous substances and dangerous goods will be stored in workplace.

Disposal of any substance is as per the MSDS directions and legislation.

All substances are correctly labelled.

Empty containers are promptly disposed of.

The MSDS must be read and understood by all personnel involved in the storage, handling or use of the substance.

9.4.3 Storage Handling

All potentially hazardous materials must be stored in correctly labeled containers in a fit and serviceable condition. Where large volumes of liquid hazardous goods (in excess of 250 litres aggregate) are stored in the one location, provision for spills is to be provided to prevent spills from entering the environment. Adequate supplies of a suitable absorbent material must be readily available. All storage facilities must be:

Ventilated Secure Sited clear of other material.

They will carry all the appropriate signage and fire suppressant equipment, and be bunded to prevent accidental spillage in to:

The normal water drainage system ; The local water table ; and

The local environment All gas bottles are to be secured in an upright position in a cool, well ventilated, area and protected from vehicle movements. The separation of different classes of compressed gases is to be in accordance with the relevant regulations. Minor quantities of flammable liquids are to be stored in an approved flammable liquid cabinet. An outer warning notice (HAZCHEM) must be displayed at every road entrance when the quantity of dangerous goods stored, on the premises exceed that specified for the class as stated in relevant legislation. Where an outer warning notice is required under the regulations, each individual storage facility within the premises shall be placarded with a HAZCHEM and Composite Warning Notice detailing Hazchem code and class labels.

9.4.4 Clean Up & Disposal

Whenever there is a spill if any liquid is involved, the following procedure shall be applicable:

If possible identity the type chemical (s) involved in the spill;

If the chemical is identified, use the procedure as outlined in the MSDS for that chemical.

If the MSDS does not contain a spill procedure the four key steps should be followed:

Cease - If safe to do so, stop the spill at source as quickly as possible. Contain - If possible, restrict the movement of the fluid to the smallest area

possible. Clean-Up - Use approved absorbent material or other approved means to collect the split fluid and dispose of it appropriately; and Contact - Notify the necessary personnel in accordance with PR-OHS-007

Incident Reporting & Investigation.

Wear personal protective equipment as recommended in the MSDS.

For a large spill, contact the fire brigade and environment authority immediately.

All incidents must be recorded in the incident report.

Do not touch or walk through spilled chemicals.

Prevent at all times from entering drains, sewer, storm, water and water courses. Disposal of spill waste must be in accordance with all statutory requirements including licensing conditions. Full records of all waste disposals must be kept.

A copy of the material safety data sheet (MSD sheet) of the hazardous substance or material used on site must be given to the project safety officer.

In the event of a spillage of or contamination by a hazardous substance or material, the project safety officer must be notified immediately.

The project Safety Officer must ensure that remedial action is carried out in accordance with the MSD sheet.

10.0 ACCIDENT / INCIDENT INVESTIGATION & REPORTING

10.1 PROCEDURE

10.2 DEFINITIONS

10.3 ACTIONS

10.4 MAJOR INCIDENT

10.1 PROCEDURE

10.1.1 Purpose

To establish a process for reporting and investigation of incidents, injuries and near misses on 1 projects.

10.1.2 Scope

Applies to any work related injuries, incidents and near misses involving 1 employees.

10.2 DEFINITIONS

10.2.1 Minor Incident

Is an incident that results in:

First aid / medical treatment injuries.

Minor plant / property damage.

A near miss with limited consequences.

10.2.2 Incident

An Incident is an unplanned event on the project that causes or could have caused injury or damage to personnel or property and:

Involves an employee of 1.

Involves a Subcontractor employee or consultant to 1.

Occurs at any workplace under 1 control.

Occurs at any workplace under the control of any Subcontractor to 1.

Involves any Subcontractor property, plant or equipment.

10.2.3 Major Incident

An incident that:

Causes death, permanent disability or serious injury to a person.

Causes significant property damage.

Is likely to give rise to public comment.

Is likely to result in legal proceeding against 1.

Is a near miss, with the potential to cause any of the above.

10.3 ACTIONS

10.3.1 Reporting Incidents, Near Misses and Property Damage

Any significant near miss incident, offsite medical treatment or potential LTI must be immediately notified to the Safety Manager. Mobile Number 050 6400085 (24 hours).

The project management must be notified immediately of any Major Incident.

Emergency services and Local Legislative bodies are to be notified of any work related fatality or injury resulting or likely to result in a worker being absent for a period 7 days or more.

10.3.2 Recording First Aid Injuries

Personnel injured in the workplace are to receive prompt and effective first aid. Any employee who sustains a minor injury, no matter how slight, is required to promptly report the injury to their supervisor or Foreman and seek treatment from the first aid attendant.

First aid personnel will record all treatment provided and promptly forward original copies to the Safety Manager.

10.3.3. Recording of Medical Treatment Injuries

The OHS&R coordinator in consultation with the relevant Site Management is responsible for initiating and conducting investigation into Incidents relating to respective work or work areas. All relevant information and details extending from the incident and subsequent investigation is to be recorded on ‘Accident / Incident form’.

If the incident involves subcontractor or other party a responsible representative from the relevant party must also take an active role in the investigation to ensure that the incident is properly investigated. Root causes found and necessary corrective actions implemented.

Incident Investigation Reports must clearly detail corrective actions required to prevent recurrence of the incident. All necessary steps must be taken to amend procedures or rectify any hazards identified during the investigation.

Key findings from the investigation and respective corrective actions must be clearly communicated to all employees involved, related to or likely to benefit from this information.

All work related injuries requiring off site medical treatment must be investigated similarly. Subcontractors must investigate incidents in accordance with these procedures.

REPORTING FLOWCHART

10.4 Incident Investigation

Incidents involving serious injury or significant damage will be investigated by a team consisting of an appropriate combination of the following personnel:

1 OHS&E Manager or OHS&E Site Safety Officer.

1 Project Superintendent.

The Relevant supervisor of the area in which the incident occurred

Subcontractor safety representative where applicable

An engineering staff representative, where plant or equipment is involved

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10.5 Investigation Guidelines

Proper incident investigation aims to establish the process or sequence of events, which took place prior to the incident and compare it with the sequence of events, which should have taken place.

Typically, discrepancies revealed by this comparison are areas where improvements can be made to prevent recurrences in the future. The revised process must then be monitored to see that the required corrective action is taken and is working. Report the incident to the respective Project manager and Project OHS&E Site Safety Officer immediately.

Investigators should visit the place where the incident occurred as soon as possible to record all facts before conditions change and to interview people before memories fade or details become vague.

Gathering Information

Try to identify all the people who might have information about the incident and get statements from them as soon as possible.

Closely examine the place at which the incident occurred for evidence to help you understand and reconstruct what took place. See that all safety requirements regarding the isolation of the area and the preservation of evidence is being met.

Pay particular attention to parts of equipments, tools, and anything, which may have changed or is out of the ordinary. Items such as brakes, fuses, shackles, slings, Control devices, etc. should be inspected. Work procedures, instructions, and the scheduling and timing of work activities need to be reviewed to discover facts that may have contributed to the incident.

Many activities in the work place are controlled by documentation. Gather all paperwork important to the investigation. Arrange the facts and details in a logical sequence and Analyse the facts to determine what systems failed and where. Accurately record as many details as possible and take photographs of tools, material, items of plant, specific incident areas as well as broader scope pictures to illustrate the specific incident location in relation to the rest of the workplace.

Corrective Action and Consultation

Adequate consultation should be undertaken with employees who have relevant experience or familiarity with the area, people or process, so that respective views, ideas and suggestions can be effectively incorporated into proposing corrective actions.

Corrective actions taken must address root causes of the incident. This may involve both short-term corrective actions for immediate hazard control but also include a strategy for preventing recurrence of the incident over the longer term.

Follow up and close out

It is important that adequate consultation take place with employees involved or likely to be affected by proposed changes, as to what corrective actions will be implemented and how these changes will actually translate to work practices in the field.

Information Required For Investigation

What time did the accident occur? What was the injured person doing / plant doing prior to the incident?

Was any other person working with or near the injured person / damaged plant?

What type of clothing was the injured person wearing (boots, eye protection, safety helmet etc)?

What equipment was he using?

On what type of surface, were the injured person / plant working?

What were the weather conditions? (rain, windy etc)

What instructions were issued to the injured person / plant operator prior to the accident and by whom?

Who was the first person at the accident scene?

Record of your accident actions:-

o Who?

o What?

o Where?

o When?

Any action taken or is contemplated to prevent reoccurrence?

immediate verbal notification

1 EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AS GIVEN ABOVE

Notification to main contractor: Within 24 hours

Notification to Police: As soon as practicable after the event.

Investigation: To be carried out by the Safety Manager within 24 hrs of the accident.

Accident Report: Site accident details must be submitted to:

o Project Manager

o Safety Manager

o Operations Manager

11.0 SAFETY PROMOTION

11.1 SAFETY PROMOTION

11.1.1 Procedure

The main purpose of implementing Safety Promotion is to improve Safety within the whole of 1. The company has to show commitment to its personnel in relation to the ideals of a safety culture and the processes involved. The company is to motivate the personnel by introducing a bonus or incentive scheme where 1assess the individuals for improvement in their work practices on the site and are reward for their improvement. This reward scheme is also important in removing the fear factor when having to report an Incident / Accident to site management. Most workers believe they will be reprimanded or ostracized be their fellow workers for reporting anything to management, this is a culture issue. Personnel are able to attend site meetings with 1senior management chairing these meetings. This promotes a feeling of acceptance of the issues raised in the meetings and the information provided from senior management which is directly related to their project. The individual employee can express his concerns relating to unsafe work practices on his project and can expect a suitable response from the senior management before the closure of the meeting. He / she can also have their say on selection of their PPE.

12.0 SAFETY TRAINING

12.1 Induction

All persons working on site and main workshops are to have attended a site specific Safety Induction. Attendees must complete and sign an employee Registration Form. If an employee commences work prior to attending the site specific induction, a brief verbal induction is to be provided in the interim and immediately placed into the next induction.

12.1.2 Presenter

The site specific safety induction is to be carried out by the project safety officer. He / she is to prepare any relevant printed information which may have to be distributed among the attendees.

The presenter must ensure that he speaks clearly and at a volume so as all can hear and understand the topics discussed. Such topics would be the access / egress points to the project, the emergency assembly area, the location of the Project office, amenities and company specific rules (no smoking etc).

The presenter is also before closing the talk, that he asks all attendees a second time for understand what was provided the attendees must sign off on the attendees sheet.

12.1.3 Induction Questionnaire

Refer Appendix F-103

13.2 Tool Box Meetings

12.2.1 Procedure

Tool box talks shall be conducted by the site Safety Officer on a weekly basis to keep the site personnel up to date with the day ahead works, new company work procedures etc. A schedule for the talks shall be fixed after consultation with the Project Manager and or Safety manager.

It is essential for all Employees’ to attend the talk to ensure the information that has been provided has been understood by all. A copy of the topic discussed during the tool box talk and the signed attendance list sheet shall be given to the main contractor and also kept in the site safety file. Sub-contractor’s workers must also attend the weekly tool box talks.

12.3 Safety Training

12.3.1 Policy

The Company to provide the necessary resources to allow employees to receive general safety training by way of formal sessions and/or on the job instruction.

12.3.2 Records

A record is to be maintained for all persons attending safety training courses.

Records will include :-

o Name of person attending

o Signature of attendee

o Topics discussed

o Training provider

12.3.3 Training

Training is to be based on need analysis carried out by the Safety Manager.

Training is conducted either in house and/or externally.

12.4 Personal Protective Equipment

12.4.1 PPE General

Safety helmets and safety footwear is to be worn at all times on projects, unless a risk assessment indicates the risk is acceptable or that additional risk is created by the use of PPE.

The Company shall meet all legislated requirements for the provision and used of protective equipment and clothing at the worksite.

The company shall provide personal protective equipment without cost to the employee.

A Personal Protective Equipment register/record Form indicating type of equipment issued and signature of recipient shall be maintained at the site.

The Company in accordance with the safety enforcement procedures will take action against an employee who fails to wear or use the PPE provided.

Employees who lose the PPE issued to them through their own negligence or willful damage or misuse will have to pay for their replacement cost.

Replacement of personal protective equipment shall be on a wear and tear basis upon presenting the used item to the supervisor. He shall determine whether a new PPE shall be issued or otherwise.

The selection, provision and use of PPE are to be in accordance with legislative requirements as a minimum.

Risk assessments are to be carried out so as to determine the type of PPE needed and necessary, the following is to be considered:-

o Comfortable fit and maximum protection

o Training in correct use and maintenance

o Signage

o Removal of defective PPE

12.4.2 Eye Protection

Required where there is a likelihood of injury to the eyes.

12.4.3 Hand Protection

Required where there could be damage to the hands from harmful substances and carrying sharp objects etc.

12.4.4 Hearing Protection

Required when the noise levels are above 85dbA

12.4.5High Visibility Safety Vest / Clothing

To be worn where atmospheric dust and contaminants are present and likely to be injurious to a person’s health and welfare.

13.0 WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

13.1 HOUSEKEEPING

In the workplace there are safety, health and welfare issues. In relation to the workplace environment, all three are applicable with their own risks. 1 has an Environmental plan which covers these risks. Housekeeping is a major issue on the project where risks are created by the incorrect disposal of food waste, empty drink cans or bottles. This can lead to serious health issues exposing all on site to diseases like hepatitis, food poisoning etc. 1provides a reward system for the cleanest project of the month and even employees are urged to participate with this important issue. 1provides 44 gallon drums for the employees to place their waste and these drums are emptied regularly. Poor housekeeping can also expose workers to risk of slips, trips and falls resulting in injury and lost time. A major health issue is the site amenities, problems occur when the septic tanks are full and begin to overflow, a very serious health problem. 1has 2 waste water tankers ensuring all 1projects are protected from the effects of raw sewerage.

All work areas are to be maintained clean and free from debris, material and obstacle at all times.

All site persons have a responsibility to maintain work areas clean.

Work areas are to be regularly cleaned and rubbish disposed of in receptacles.

13.1.2 DUST

In the environment of Dubai UAE, with wind and sand combining to create a constant source of risk from dust, there can only be few methods of control. One method would be mechanical and the other PPE.

Dusty work areas and processes are to be constantly hosed or wetted down.

Respiratory protection, such as dust mask, etc, are provided as necessary.

13.1.4 NOISE

No person is to be exposed to noise levels in excess of 85db over an eight hour work period. Carrying out regular noise monitoring will indicate areas of high risk levels of noise. The monitoring process will also indicate if the risk can be minimised by mechanical alteration, sound proofing or the last resort PPE.

Suitable and appropriate hearing protection must be provided, used and continual supervision to ensure the implementation of the use. Where the monitoring process indicates the noise level to be extreme, the work practices being carried out must be reviewed.

This review would be a risk assessment to isolate the high risk area. Changes in relation to time of exposure must be considered, reducing the hours of exposure or have a rotation of workers, halving their exposure.

The main methods for noise control are:

o Blocking noise at source

o Stop transmission of noise

o Prevent exposure from noise

This can be done by:

o Replacing outdated, noisy machinery & equipment

o Installing silencers

o Considering alternative equipment

o Enclosing noise sources

o Use of PPE

14.0 DISCIPLINARY ACTION

14.1 Policy

1 will hold all staff accountable for non-compliance with safety, health legislation, company safety policies and procedures.

14.2 Scope

To ensure the safety and health of all 1 personnel, disciplinary action is required where noncompliance of OHS requirements and Local Regulations has occurred.

Individuals who fail:

To take care for the safety and health for himself and others

To co-operate with the employer’s instructions and directions

To wear and use Personal Protective Equipment

To comply with instructions on safety, health and environmental requirements

To report incidents, accidents and Occupational poisoning

Will receive disciplinary action.

An individual who interferes with or misuses anything provided in the interest of safety and health, will receive disciplinary action.

14.3 Disciplinary Procedure

Enforcement is critical to the success of any safety program and the two step process of:

o Written warning

o Dismissal is the final step for the individual.

The employee incurring a further safety violation will face immediate dismissal. This process will be carried out by the Operations Manager or Safety Manager. The employee is advised as already receiving a previous warning; the Company Disciplinary Procedure requires his immediate removal from any of their sites.

15.0 SAFETY STATISTICS

15.1 MANPOWER NUMBERS

On most projects the Consultants and/or Clients have their different views on the timing of the project reports, some weekly and others monthly.

To improve the reporting of incidents and accidents as well as man-hours and days worked, all site reports will provide safety statistics to the Safety Department on a monthly process. This information is collated to form a monthly report which is distributed to the Managing Director, the Operations Manager and all 1project Managers.

This statistical report provides information which is valuable in identifying trends and working in a proactive manner 1can reduce the reoccurrences and strive for a nil accident workplace

15.2 MONTHLY ACCIDENT RETURN

To enable monthly-lost time injury frequency rates to be calculated the average man-hours worked per month must be known. This figure can be assessed by the following:

Average daily crew size x normal daily hours worked x workdays in a month.

To prepare a monthly safety report for the Management, all project sites have to submit a monthly accident return to the Safety Manager by the 7th of each month.

The monthly accidents return shall include the following information: -

o Average number of employees on site for the month.

o Number of lost time injuries, dangerous occurrences, near miss and fatality for the month.

o Hours worked.

16.0 STANDARD FORMS

The following forms are applicable under this Plan:-

F – 01 INTERNAL TRAINING REGISTER

F – 02 ACCIDENT/NEAR MISS REPORT

F - 03 DAILY SAFETY REPORT

F – 04 EXCAVATION PERMIT

F - 05 HOT WORK PERMIT

F – 06 SAFETY VIOLATION NOTICE

F – 07 SAFETY CORRECTIVE ACTION REPORT

F - 08 WEEKLY HSE REPORT

F – 09 MONTHLY REPORT

F – 10 SAFETY AUDIT

Prepared by Checked by Approved by

AHMED Sathesan KC

Project Manager Safety Advisor Consultant