2.0    Introduction

The responsibility for Safety lies with each individual employee, from management through to labor.

 

EGC has the strongest regard for both safety and work procedures in order to achieve the target of zero accidents by promoting personnel safety awareness, safety training and mitigation of unsafe work practices through our Safety and Line Management personnel.

 

The main objective of Safety Regulations is to avoid human suffering from injuries and damage to properties. All these regulations are to be complied within a strict manner.

 

Safety is as important as other business activities. Accidents and injuries are unacceptable.

 

We shall conduct our activities in a manner that ensures the health and safety of our staff, our subcontractor employees and other persons whom our activities effect.

 

We shall protect the environment and wherever possible return surroundings to their natural state.

 

No personnel shall be under the influence nor partake of any alcohol/ drugs any time during his duty hours.

 

We shall ensure the protection and safe operation of all plant and equipment.

 

We shall comply fully with all laws and statutes of the Country of Operations.

 

It is our ultimate objective that all EGC staff does everything possible to prevent accidents thereby creating a safe environment in which to work.

 

The H.S.S.E. manual presented herewith is a document, which prescribes minimum standard of safety and environment. It is the duty of the line management not only to comply with the procedures laid down in the manual but also to observe any other relevant regulation prescribed by the competent authorities who have control over our work execution.

 

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3.0   Responsibilities

 

3.1   Introduction

This organization is responsible for maintaining 'Health, Safety and Environmental Protection' in our works during contract operations. Line management has the responsibility for safety in their areas of activity.

 

Each individual staff member has responsibility and accountability within this work assignment and within his level of expertise. Every man is his own safety officer and has a duty of care for his fellow workers' health and safety.

 

All section heads and supervisors shall develop and implement programs to safeguard Health and Safety at all locations.

 

3.2   Director

Exercises overall control and responsibility for EGC planning and policies.

 

He will arrange for the necessary budgeting provisions to meet the requirements of Health, Safety, Security and Environment planning.

 

3.3   Project Manager

He has full line responsibility for all Health, Safety, Security and Environment matters associated with all contracting operations. He will:

 

• Ensure that all supervisors are made responsible and accountable for implementing the EGC Health, Safety, Security and Environment plan.

 

• Ensure that the works on all contracts conform to Health, Safety, Security and Environment Legislation of the country of operations.

 

• Ensure that all subordinate staff adheres to the requirements of the EGC Health Safety and Environment policy and that client's procedure/regulations are followed.

 

• Monitor compliance of the EGC Health, Safety, Security and Environment policy with respect to Supervisors and contract co-coordinators.

 

• Ensure that all employees are provided with the necessary safety equipment and protective Clothing and are made available for safety training as required.

 

• Ensure that all new pigpen adequate safety training.

 

• Review Accident Reports and Statistics and ensure Accident Report/Investigation Report Recommendations are reviewed.

 

• Promote a firm awareness that safe working and accident prevention are integral parts of the responsibilities of efficient man management.

 

• Promote budgeting needs for compliance with Rules and Regulations of the country of operation EGC Health, Safety, Security and Environment Policy and Clients' specific safety relate deeds.

 

• Ensure that all employees are fully aware and implement Waste Management properly.

 

• Issue clear, specific and regular instructions on Health, Safety, Security and Environment Policy When directing operations.

 

• Ensure the use of Safe Working Methods, in accordance with the EGC Health, Safety, Security and Environment Policy.

 

• Ensure plant and equipment is properly maintained and that inspection has been carried out as prescribed.

 

• At all times set a personal example. Ensure that restricted/unwanted articles such as Alcohol, drugs, firearms, knives, gas lighters, matches, and explosive devices, poisonous or Toxic materials are not brought on to company premises.

 

3.4   H.S.S.E Officer

He will act as the focal point for all matters of health, safety and environment. In particular, he is responsible for:

 

H.S.S.E Advice

• Be fully conversant with client's relevant H.S.S.E documents and emergency procedure.

• Provide advice to line on H.S.S.E matters.

• Prepare emergency response plans, procedures and evacuation drills.

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Inspection and Audits

 

·        Prepare, program and carry out regular inspections of all areas including camp and messing facilities.

·        Develop a program for and carrying out in-house H.S.S.E audits to be carried out with line management.

 

Reporting

 

·        Report accidents/near misses to client.

·        Liaise with client's H.S.S.E department, client representatives.

·        Prepare daily inspection sheet for safety, file and make it available for inspection by client at all times.

 

Training

 

·        Obtain material for use in safety training.

·        Prepare training plan.

·        Develop and give induction and specific training courses.          

·        Develop material for regular toolbox talks.

·        Co-ordinate with authorized trainer/client and ensure client's mandatory courses are attended by the required personnel.

 

Record Keeping

 

Maintain record for induction and safety training, inspection and audits including follow up and accident reporting/investigation and follow up.

Ensure that all records for vehicle drivers, lifting equipments, etc., are kept updated.

 

 

3.5    Subcontractors' Responsibility/Accountability

 

Before any subcontracting organization is permitted to perform any works for EGC, they must submit their Safety Manual for approval to the EGC Project Manager, to establish that their document and company policy conforms to that of EGC.

 

EGC expects that all of its subcontractor's personnel comply with the Health, Safety, Security and Environment interests of EGC as well as those of the client. EGC is responsible for every one of its employees as well as those of its subcontractor(s).

 

If the subcontractor s Safety Manual is not in conformance with the EGC Safety Manual and the EGC Health, Safety, Security and Environment plan the subcontractor will be advised to amend their document(s), as necessary.

 

This Health, Safety, Security and Environment Plan have to be presented and approved prior to any

Subcontract works commencement.

 

The subcontractor must provide evidence that he is adequately insured in compliance with

The terms and Conditions of the EGC contract.

 

Subcontractor's responsibilities will be specified related to the works to be subcontracted.

 

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Coordination I Organization / Responsibilities

Responsibilities and spheres of authority are summarized in the organization chart below.

 

 

Coordinator / Clint Mr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety-at work

Project Manager Mr.

 

 

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4.0 Health

 

4.1 First-Aid Training

 

Target density of work force

Anticipated number of fully qualified First Abiders: 15 % of total work force

A schedule for First Aid Training is to be prepared and the training program to be conducted.

 

Documentation:

The first aid training is documented and the names of the first abiders will be displayed in conspicuous places.

 

4.2 Medical Facilities

Medical facilities are contracted out for all personnel.

Target completion date of medical facilities: End of contract.

 

4.3 Hygiene

Responsible party to ensure compliance with client's hygienic standards:

Project Manager, Safety Engineer, Camp Boss.

 

4.4 Occupational Health

Responsible persons to ensure compliance with the client: Project Manager, Safety Engineer.

H.S.S.E. Inspections of camp and work site for compliance of the same are done on weekly

Basis by the above party with the help of an audit format as given in the next pages.

 

4.5    Occupational Health Procedure

Occupational health hazards are identified at the planning stage and before procurement of hazardous substances is carried out.

 

• Wherever possible, less hazardous substances are obtained as substitutes.

 

• Job sites/works are inspected regularly to control the hazards.

 

• Emergency facilities, first aid points, clinics, eye wash fountains, emergency showers are Identified/provided where required.

 

• Personal protective equipment, antidotes, barrier creams are made available.

 

• Personnel are sent for regular medical examination to ensure general well-being to identify possible long-term developing problems.

 

• Personnel, if any, exposed to any health hazards, are immediately given first aid and sent to a medical check up to nearby clinic/hospital as early as possible. The accumulative Effects of even low-level exposure can be hazardous.

 

·         Where personnel are exposed to the danger of contamination of clothes, particularly in Work using toxic materials. Changing rooms are provided to change their clothes from the contaminated ones.

 

·         Where personnel are exposed to the danger of contamination of uncovered parts of the Body, washing facilities with soap is provided.

 

·         Cool drinking water is provided at work area in flasks to avoid contamination.

 

·         Where humidity/sweating are high, salt tablets are provided.

 

·         Crew supervisors will ensure that EGC and client health and hygienic standards are complied with at work areas. The supervisor will audit the crews weekly on their standards of health and hygiene.

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5.0   Health & Safety I Risk Assessment    

5.1 Health and safety:

Care to safe guard health of each employee will be considered on top priority basis, manufacturer's guidelines and recommendations will be followed strictly. A copy of Manual! Handling procedure will be available through out the project in Stores or Site Office.

 

All materials will be stored away from operations under covered stores Visible 'No Smoking' signs will be placed at these locations.

 

All storage shall have minimum one no. Dry Powder Type Fire Extinguisher.

 

Workers handling material shall have proper clothing, masks, gloves, etc. to avoid skin contact.

 

All safety procedures on site will be followed strictly. All work men will use

Personal safety items.

 

5.2    Risk Assessment

5.2.1         Scope

                                     Limiting the risks to life, prevention of physical injury and property

                                     Loss, by identifying the potential hazards posed during the various activities.

5.2.2         Main equipment and Personal Protective Equipment

                                     5.2.2.1   Life Jackets / Life Preservers.

                                    5.2.2.2    Normal Tools (Grinders, Hammers, mixer, sander, drill. 

                                    5.2.2.3    Full body harness.

                                    5.2.2.4    Hard hats, Hand Gloves, Eye / Face Protection, Ear Protection.

                                    5.2.2.5    Ancillary equipments.

                                    5.2.2.6   Rolling M / C. Grooving Machine, Shear Cutting m /c, Lock Former.

                                                   H.p.w jet  m / c  Airless blast m /c.

 

5.2.3      Potential Hazards

5.2.3.1    Material Handling / Storage.

5.2.3.2    Welding / Grinding Operations.

5.2.3.3    Working at Height / Scaffolding.

5.2.3.4    Health Hazard

 

5.2.4       Material Handling / Storage.

5.2.4.1    Risk: Physical injury, property or material loss due to incorrect use, handling or Storage of material.                              

5.2.4.2    Persons at Risk: All personnel involved in the use or operating of Lifting Equipment.

5.2.4.3    Precautions:

A)   All materials will be stored, handled and used in a safe and proper manner.

B)  Offloading and storage will be properly controlled I supervised at all times.

C)  Tag lines will be used to control material during loading and offloading.

D)  Personnel will be properly trained in safe methods of material handling.

C)  No material will be allowed to be dropped in to seawater.

f)  Storage areas will be identified and unauthorized entry will be controlled by use of barriers warning signs and close supervision.

G)  Appropriate personal protective equipment will be worn at all times.     

 h)  Personnel will be advised of risks through toolbox talks prior to commencement of work.

 

5.2.5   Welding / Grinding Operations:

5.2.5.1    Risk: Fire, explosion, electrocution and physical injury caused by of 

               Welding me cutting equipment or unsafe working methods.

 

5.2.5.2    Persons at Risk: All persons involve in welding / grinding

5.2.5.3    Precautions:

 A)  All welding equipment will conform to safe standard as outlined in ________

 B)  Suitable types and quantities and fire extinguishers will be available to cover all areas of work.  

 C) All flammable liquids shall be kept away at least 15 meter from hot work areas

 D) Personal paint thinner shall be trained in us.

 E) Appropriate personal protective equipment shall be worn at all times

 F) Work will be properly supervised at all times.

G) Good housekeeping policy will be adopted; fire blankets will be used to contain Sparks.

H) Personnel will be advised of risks through toolbox talks prior to commencement of work.

5.2.6   Working at Height I Scaffolding.

5.2.6.1    Risk: Physical injury caused by falling from height, or being struck by falling objects

5.2.6.2    Persons at Risk: All persons engaged on scaffolding erection or others utilizing

Unfinished or dangerous.

5.2.6.3    Precautions:

a) Scaffolding will be erected I constructed in line with recognized and approved Standard with particular reference to working over water.

 

b) Only properly trained / competent scaffolders will erect structures and always under supervision.

 

c) Proper fall protection will be used by individuals at all times (Full body harness).

 

d) Area should be secured and authorized Personals are only allowed to work on scaffolds.

 

e) Personnel will be advised of risks through toolbox talks prior to Commencement of work.

   

f) Safety netting to be provided to prevent items I waste falling in to water.

 

5.2.7 Health Hazard

5.2.7.1    Risk: Inhalation, Eye contact, skin contact, ingestion when applying insulation

               Painting blasting.

5.2.7.2    Persons at risk: People involved in insulation painting blasting.

5.2.7.3    Precautions:

a) Inhalation

May cause respiratory tract irritation. Remove person from source of exposure and move to fresh air. If not breathing performs CPR and get medical attention

b) Eye Contact

Slightly too moderately irritating abrasive action may cause to the outer surface of the eye. Do not rap eyes get medical attention if irritation persists. Flush immediately with large amount of dear water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing.

c) Skin Contact

Slightly moderately irritating, may cause irritation,  inflammation and

Rash. If skin becomes irritated, remove contaminated clothing, do not rub           

Or scratch exposed skin, wash area of contact thoroughly with soap and

Water.

d) Ingestion

Ingestion is unlikely. If ingested in sufficient quantity may cause

Gastrointestinal disturbances, symptoms may include irritation, nausea,  

Vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Seek immediately medical

Attention.                       

 

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6.0  Safety Organization on Site.

 

The project and site managers have the duty to carry out a weekly safety inspection. Using the checklist as an aid. This also refers to subcontractors.

 

Both must be convinced of the efficiency of the safety measures taken at all times.

 

Safety defects shall be documented on the deviation form. Effectiveness of counter Measures shall be checked by superiors and confirmed in writing on the deviation form, which shall be kept in the file on site.

 

On site a site plan with traffic routes, emergency precautions etc. shall be made public to all employees.

 

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7.0   Safety Meetings

 

7.1   Client / Contractor Overall H.S.S.E Meeting

Project Manager, Safety Engineer, Contract Co-coordinator, Line Supervisor and other as required are to attend any meeting scheduled by the client. Meeting and scheduling and meeting will be done as per the client's decision.

7.2   Contractor's H.S.S.E Council

As per common standards, Project Manager and Safety Engineer as will attend the safety meeting of contractors council is organized by NTI It when held by them. NT will do scheduling and minting of meetings! Any alternative by client on this matter will be applied.

 

7.3   EGC In-house H.S.S.E Meeting

The EGC in-house safety meeting will be held on monthly basis. At least 80 % of the available supervisors/charge hands will attend the meeting. Scheduling of the meeting and minting of the meetings is done by H.S.S.E Officer.

 

The meeting provides a forum for learning from:

Guidelines given by the "client on safety, Safety Bulletins, Safety Alerts, Supervisors' Newsletter etc., Accident / Near Miss case studies, publications like H.S.S.E Manual, H.S.S.E  Plan etc. and various other aspects of safety at work.

7.4   Craft Specific H.S.S.E Meetings

Specific safety meetings will be held for specific craft employees like drivers, welders, etc... These will be held once in a week. At least 80 % of the available Crafts will attend the meeting. Scheduling of meeting and minting of t! Safety Engineer will do 1eetings. Relevant topics for craft specific meetings will be gathered From Accident / Near Misses, unsafe actions and unsafe conditions observed at work, Circulars from client safety publications and from personal experience.

 

7.4   Tool Box Meeting            

Tool box meetings will be held at site by respective supervisor every day before the

Start of day's work. All the workers working under him will attend the meeting. H.S.S.E

Engineer will attend the meeting once in a week, monitor the attendance and minute

The meeting. The topics for toolbox talks will be collected from the sources as said

Above.

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8.0   Safety Training              

To avoid human suffering from accident injuries and to prevent damage of plant and equipment safety orientation trainings will be given to each employee before engaging him for any work. He will be taught within his discipline about the safety regulations and emergency procedures to be followed in case of fires, release of toxic gases etc. depending upon site conditions.

 

Employees will be given further safety training sufficiently to ensure that they have technical skills and safety awareness in performing their assigned jobs properly and safely.

 

Workers involved in special assignments, e.g. work in hazardous areas, working at heights, working in confined spaces etc. where additional skills are needed will be given specialized training as per the job requirement.

 

All employees will be deputed to mandatory training courses as for example:

 

 

8.1   Project-relevant instruction/ training

Safety instruction with the following content is to be given before work is started for the first time:

-          Personal safety equipment

-          The emergency plan:

- Site plan / access routes.

- Accident/incident reporting,

- Waste disposal

- Training for working over water

- Environmental awareness

 

This is to be done by the project I site manager, documented on the EGC form "Training

Documentation" and kept in the site file.

 

Project-specific training priorities are identified from the risk analysis and courses given and repeated regularly (monthly):

 

Training priorities.

         1.  ___________________________________________________________ 

         2.  ___________________________________________________________

         3.  ___________________________________________________________

         4.  ___________________________________________________________

         5.  ___________________________________________________________

         6.  ___________________________________________________________

         7.  ___________________________________________________________

         8.  ___________________________________________________________

         9.  ___________________________________________________________

       10.  ___________________________________________________________

       11.  ___________________________________________________________

       12. ___________________________________________________________

 

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9.0   Emergency Response

Emergency is the abnormal Occurrence which can not be handled or controlled by the

Equipment or personnel available in the immediate area.

 

9.1 Emergency Response Procedures

     Emergency may occur at camp or at work site while working due to the following:

A.   H2S leak at site

B.   Fire at camp/site

C.   Fall from height

D.   Collapse of scaffolding

E.   Electric shock

F.   Falling in to the sea

Some of the important instructions given for the emergency procedures are following.

 

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

A. H2S Leak at Site

 

1- Check the monitor for alarm, if pungent smell is observed.

2- If you are in a vehicle, switch off the engine and stop the work.

3- Use the dragger (in high-risk area) as per instruction.

4- Check the wind direction and quit the area in opposite direction to wind by the nearest exit.

5- Inform the station operator regarding the leak and follow his instructions.

6- If you have observed any person affected/unconscious, inform station operator. If you were trained in S.C.B.A., help station operator after wearing breathing apparatus to rescue the  

     Affected.

7- Inform the first abiders regarding the emergency and affected person.

8- Help the first aider.

9- In case of work at unmanned stations, call the Main Contractor's/Client's emergency

     Number and inform the operator regarding the emergency and kind of help required.

10- Wait until the medical assistance arrives at site. Help the affected in sending to clinic.

B.  Fire at Site/Camp

1.   Shout "fire, fire" to alert persons around.

2.   Leave the area at once. If you are in a room, close the doors and windows before you come out.

3.   Break the glass of the fire alarm point, if provided.

4.   If the fire is small. Pick up the correct type of fire extinguisher, take the correct position and extinguish the fire.    

5.   If the fire is big, leave the place and assemble at assembly point.

6.   Call the main contractor's/clients emergency number, inform the operator regarding the emergency.

7.   Wait for instructions at the fire assembly point.

8.    Do not re-enter the area unless instructed.

9.    Be patient and do not create pain

 

C.  Fall from Height

1.   Assess the situation. Call main contractors/Client's emergency number and give Information to the    operator regarding [he heap required.

2.   Check whether the victim is conscious/unconscious. Comfort him and assure confidence in him that he will be alright

3.   Call the first aider immediately and follow his instructions.

4.   If there is any visible swelling suspected, do not move the victim.

5.   In case of heavy bleeding, apply pressure at the right point, as per the instructions of the First aider.

6.   If victim is unconscious, check for breathing and pulse.

7.   If breathing and pulses are not normal, give him artificial breathing, if you are trained.

8.   Keep close eye on the victim and wait until the medical assistance arrives on site.

 

D.  Collapse of Scaffolding

1.   Assess the situation, assemble at the assembly point.

2.   Check if anybody is trapped under the scaffolding.

3.   Try to remove him from trapped condition, without further damaging the Scaffolding/injuring the victim.   

4.   Call main contractors/clients emergency number and give information to the operator regarding the help required.

5.   Call the site first abiders quickly and give first aid to the victim.

6.   Switch off all the electrical systems to avoid electrocution.

7.   Do not allow anybody to enter under overhanging portion of scaffolding.

8.   If breathing and pulses are not normal, give him artificial breathing, if you are trained.

9   Keep close eye on the victim and wait until the medical assistance arrives on site.

E.  Electric Shock

1.  Assess the situation, assemble at the assembly point.

2.  Switch off all the electrical systems.

3.  Try to remove the victim if he is trapped, with the help of a wooden piece.

4.  Call main contractor /c1ient's emergency number and give information to the operator

      Regarding the help required.

5.  Call the site first abiders quickly and give first aid to the victim.

6.  Check the breathing and pulses of the victim

7.  If breathing and pulses are not normal, give him artificial breathing, if you are trained.

8.  Ask site electrician to check all power tools/electrical systems to find out the fault.

9.  Keep close eye on the victim and wait until the medical assistance arrives on site.

 

F.   Falling in to the sea

1.   Shout to alert persons around.

2.   Call the main contractor's/client's emergency number, inform the emergency to arrange Rescue Boat  

3.   Check whether the victim is conscious/unconscious. Comfort him and assure confidence in him that he will be a1right.

4.   Call the first aider immediately and follow his instructions.

5.   If victim is unconscious, check for breathing and pulse.

6.   If breathing and pulses are not normal, give him artificial breathing, if you are trained Keep close 

7.   Keep on the victim and wait until the medical assistance arrives on site

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Behavior in Emergencies

 

                    Accident                                                                   Fire    

      

Important Telephone Numbers

 

Company doctor / ambulance                                            Tel.:

Ambulance service:                                                          Tel.:

Fire brigade:                                                                    Tel.:

Poison advice center                                                        Tel.:

Eye Clinic                                                                       Tel.:

Manager                                                                         Tel.:

Safety delegate                                                               Tel.:

 

 

WHO gives the alarm?                                        . Name, company. Department

              

 

WHAT happened?                                                . People in danger Number

                                                                                . Of people injured

                                                                                . Fire

 

WHERE did it happen?                                         Plant, department

 

 

• Keep calm.

• Move endangered persons to safety.

• Give First Aid.

• Follow the emergency exit routes marked.

• Barrier off the endangered area, actively limit the danger as fast as possible.

• Advise your immediate manager.

• Show the emergency services the right way.

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10.0   Emergency Reporting System

Each Accident will be investigated as soon as possible. Accident investigation will be

Conducted in a manner which provides facts rather than faults .

        

10.1 Whenever an accident takes place at the site the concerned site supervisor should act According the following Accident Reporting System.

    

A.    IMMEDIATE MESSAGE

Send a message to Safety Officer immediately after the occurrence of an accident stating:

1-    Place of accident       

2-    Time of accident     

3-    Name of the person injured

4-    Nature of injuries if known               

5-    What action taken for his medical aid 

       

B.   ACCIDENT REPORT

A written report should follow immediately after rendering medical aid to the Injured Person with the following details

1-   Name of the injured person and his designation

2-   Age of the person 

3-   His token no    

4-   Date and time of accident

5-   Place of

6-   Cause of accident

7-   Eye witness if any

8-   Under whose supervision the job is done

9-   Nature and extend of the injuries as per medical report

10- Is there any damage to property?

11- Whether the accident has been reported to any authority, if so to whom it was reported. 

12- What action taken for prevention to recurrence of such incidents        

 

The conditions at the scene of the accident should not be disturbed unless it is

Cleared by Safety department or any other controlling officer

 

Accident / incident Reporting

The following EGC flow diagram applies to all accidents at work, which must always be reported on internally and entered in the site diary maintained on site.

Accident I Incident Report

Refer to attachments.

Follow-up

• Project Manager will review the accident investigation report and instruct for immediate corrective actions.

• The persons in charge will inform the crew about the actions and their necessity.

• Safety Officer will explain the causes of an accident and highlight the importance of taking necessary steps to all other crew in the safety meetings.

• A safety statistic will be followed up.

 

10.2   Safety Records of the last 5 Years (Expert Division only)

 

	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Total man-hours expanded	2,838,864	2,736,891	3,000,000	3,550,530	4,200,950
Fatally	0	0	0	0	0
Total no. reportable accidents	10	6	4	2	2
Total No. lost time accidents (man-hours)	36	23	15	12	9
Total no. lost time accidents (days)	5	3	2	2	2
Accident frequency rate (AFR)	0.35	0.22	0.13	0.056	0.047
Accident severity rate 0(ASR)	0.18	0.11	0.07	0.056	0.047

Notes:

1.          Recordable cases are the sum of the following:

• Fatalities

• Lost work day cases

• Restricted work day cases

• Other recordable (more than first aid)

 

2.          Frequency rate =     no. of recordable cases         x 100,000       

                                              Person-hours worked

 

3.          Severity rate =          no. of lost days                     x 100,000

                                               Person-hours worked

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11.0   Hazard Identification

We have enclosed a list of hazards identified in a work of similar nature, carried out by EGC in the past.

Based on this, operational control procedures are prepared. (Refer to attachments)

 

Scaffolding / Mobile Scaffolding

This is not to be used until approved by the EGC Safety Officer. Specialist firms may only carry out structural changes to it.

When performing work involving any risk of falling due to structural changes to scaffolding, all necessary safety precautions must be taken (e.g. scaffolding modification, safety belts, safety ropes, etc.).

Mobile scaffolding is to be put up in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Checked for damage before every use and released for use by the site manager.

 

Instruction for using mobile work platforms

The following applies to all such platforms:

 

1.      They may only be assembled/dismantled by staff familiar with the relevant instructions and    information regarding these procedures.

2.      Damaged components may not be used.

3.      Only original parts per manufacturer's libeling may be used.

4.      The surface on which the platform is to be moved must have the strength to take the load.

5.      No materials or persons may be on the platform when it is moved.

6.      Mobile working platforms may only be moved manually on solid flat surfaces with no obstructions.   The normal walking pace may not be exceeded when moving such platforms.

7.      Check that the platform has been completely and correctly assembled according to the manufacturer’s instructions for the purpose and is standing completely before use.

8.      Installation and use of such platforms is only permissible where specifically allowed for in the appropriate plans.

9.      Installing bridging between such mobile platforms and any building/s is not permissible.

10.  Make sure that all safety precautions against unintentional movement of the platform have been taken, e.g. application of any brake/s or spindle brakes/s installed before use

11.  Stepping on and off the working surface is only permissible via the accesses installed.

12.  Jumping on the working surface /s is not permitted. Wherever possible, working platforms outside buildings should be secured to building/s or other solid construction work/s.

 

 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

EGC company working rules oblige staff to use the safety equipment made available to them.

This includes:

 

- Hear protection gear                                                           

- Ear protection gear

- Eye protection gear

- Face protection gear

- Work clothing /Insulated

- Breathing protection gear I Dust, gasses, fumes

- Hand protection gear

- Skin protection gear

- Foot protection gear

- Safety harness

- Life Jackets I Life Preserver

- General protective equipment 

 

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12.0   General Safety instructions

. The work places should be well arranged and adequately protected from accidents and health hazards.

 

. Every employee should know about the hazards involved and safety precautions to be taken in the job he is entrusted with.

 

. New employees should be made aware of the hazards involved in the jobs in which they are engaged.

 

. Proper warning notices shall be posted where danger exists to make persons conscious of

 

. Unauthorized persons are not allowed to move in the work areas.

 

. After the job is completed, the area will be thoroughly cleaned and all debris is removed to a place allocated for this purpose.

 

. Good housekeeping is to be maintained throughout the duration of work.

 

. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the site except in designated areas.

. All employees wear proper working dress suitable for the job they are engaged.

. Every person has to wear safety shoes and put on safety helmets while at site.

. Safety devices and personal protective equipment must be used invariably where needed.

 

. Any hazard noticed at the site should be promptly brought to the notice of all concerned authorities for necessary corrective action.

There should be proper communication and co-operation between different agencies when they work in the same area so that one does not create hazardous conditions for the others.

 

. If in doubt, one should, consult his superiors for necessary clarification.

 

. Nobody is allowed to indulge in "horseplay" at jab site,

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13.0 Environment

13.1   Environment Policy

Refer to company policy.

13.2   Compliance with Environmental legislation

All staff and subcontractors will fully comply with the environmental legislation as issued by as well as that issued by the client.

 

13.3   Waste Management and Effluent Control/Reduction

All staff and subcontractors will fully comply with client's program for waste and effluent control.

Each crew supervisor will be responsible for the activity of each member of the crew

Complying with this waste management policy.

13.4   Audit Program

The Contract Co-coordinators will regularly monitor the crew during the performance of their work and at the workshop areas, to audit and report on each crew in their Waste

Management and Effluent Control.

 

13.5   Environmental Training and Communication

 

Waste Management and Effluent Control/Reduction is the responsibility of each individual, however, the Co-coordinators and each crew supervisor/charge hand are to ensure that the and EGC policies are being followed.

 

Environmental meetings and personal discussions will be used as the basis for

Environmental Training and communication to all employees.

 

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