Occupational Safety, Health and

Environmental Construction
Management Plan

Project : Mosque
Developer : Crown Prince Court
Owner : General Authority for Islamic Affairs &
Endowments
Consultant : Al Bahri Engineering Consultancy &
Interior Design
Location : Jabal Hafeet – Al Ain
Plot No : 27-01-010-39

“This Project Specific OSH CMP Plan is prepared in

line with Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health
 INDEX

1. SCOPE

2. ORGANIZATION

3. INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION,

REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING

4. SAFETY TRAINING, AWARENESS, MOTIVATION AND

PENALIZATION

5. GENERAL SITE RULES

6. PPE

7. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

8. FIRE PROTECTION / FIRE FIGHTING

9. WORKING PRACTISES

10. APPLIED REPORTS

 1. SCOPE

The present plan contains accident prevention measures and safety

program to be followed and implemented by DOC Group employees and
its subcontractor's active in the Commercial building Project.

The prior objective of this action plan is to prevent any material or body
damage to the Client’s or Contractor’s employees or property. Any
subcontractor who enters a binding contractual relationship with DOC,
agrees to adhere to the rules indicated within the action plan, in addition
to those stated on the laws and legislations of the host country in effect.

2. ORGANIZATION

This section defines the organizational arrangements required to

seamlessly execute the HSE action plan.

Any and all employees of DOC, shall have direct contribution and
responsibility on the execution of the company HSE plan, in accordance
with their hierarchic level in the organization chart. The essence of the
DOC HSE policy is to set and uphold HSE applications and procedures as a
matter of total commitment, and never allow them to be interpreted or
perceived as certain bureaucratic paperwork to be followed up by the HSE
Manager only.

The project specific HSE plan shall be announced and taken into effect in a
meeting with the attendance of all (direct/ indirect) project staff and labor.
DOC project management shall set up a safety committee to enhance,
execute and follow up occupational safety and environmental matters.

Safety Committee shall include the assigned members of the project

management team, and representatives from labor, subcontracting
firms and other individuals as deemed appropriate. It shall be
responsible of:

Executing the project specific HSE Action Plan

 Direct and coordinate safety actions

Manage the communication of safety rules and norms and any

modifications/ alterations thereto

Carry out risk assessments ahead of actual work execution and take
appropriate measures
 Investigate safety incidents (if any), analyze root causes, provide
feedback to preclude re- occurrence

Under the Safety Committee the members of the project management team
shall have the following specific responsibilities:

Project Management:

Draw up and enforce the environmental, safety plan, including

all aspects of welfare, well-being and security.
Assess potential hazards present and the risks involved
throughout, in an ongoing attempt to educate those involved
and thus reduce potential risks to the minimum.
Create an HSE File on all activities and the measures taken to
reduce risk, which will be passed onto the Client upon
completion of all the project works, so as to aid and foster HSE
during subsequent development, modification or demolition.
Have in place the organization to plan and coordinate the work
in a manner that is without risk to the Health and Safety of
personnel or the environment.
Plan the work in a manner that allocates sufficient time and
resources to enable the work to be carried safely and efficiently.
Control all subcontractors to ensure that they are aware and
will comply with the
HSE plan and CLIENT's procedures.
Update the HSE plan as required.
Update the HSE Construction Risk Assessment as required.
Establish effective communications throughout the project
between all parties.
Provide adequate security arrangements to augment Client
provided security and provide security control in the contractor
controlled area.

Project Manager

The Project Manager's duties shall include:

 To ensure or allocate sufficient resources for the
management of the HSE plan. To contribute as necessary to
the plan.
To agree and approve the HSE plan.
The development of this plan and associated documentation
ensuring that these are updated or modified to suit changes in
conditions.
 Ensure that measures are in place to control security on site.
Ensure that effective communications are in place that
advises all parties of risks, concerns, activities etc. as they are
identified.
Ensure that arrangements for the coordination of all parties to
prevent interface risks are in place.
Ensure an HS trainer & sufficient # of HS inspectors for ongoing
activities.

HSE plan, as pertinent to this HSE plan, in terms of risk

assessment, work method statements, organization, environmental
considerations, constructability etc. will be prepared by contractor
and after getting the comments of the client, if there is any ;
necessary requirements will be ensured by the contractor.

HSE Manager

To be familiar with all local, national, and international laws

that are applicable to operations.
To prioritize and produce a strategy for implementing the
various elements of the plan and to ensure that it is being
communicated effectively throughout the Project Organization
and Subcontracting Companies, updating it as required.
To report to the DOC Sr. Management on implementation
progress, points of concern and any topical points of issue, on
a regular basis.
To establish and maintain a professional relationship with
Client and subcontractor representatives.
To provide direction as necessary to attain HSE management
standards and goals required by the project HSE plan.
To establish a system of audits that measures the effectiveness
of the HSE plan and ensures that the requirements are being
effectively communicated throughout the workforce.
To ensure that sufficient training and induction of all
personnel is being provided and maintained.
Visit induction has to be given to all visitors before they are
allowed to visit the site. To develop the HSE awareness of all
personnel employed on the project, via the Safe Worker
Observation program, and ensures their participation in all
aspects of the health and HSE plan.
Subcontractor(s) Management

To support and administer the practical implementation of

the HSE plan, as appropriate to their scope of work,
specifically:

To liaise with DOC project management team in ensuring that:

1. All of their personnel are fully competent for the work tasks
and job functions to be undertaken.
2. Adequate arrangements are in place for their own personnel
including sufficient tools, changing facilities, administration
support etc.
3. Joint reviews are carried out for aspects of the work such as
operations that may have an impact on construction HSE, or
complex tasks that require risk assessments and detailed
work method statements.
4. To effectively coordinate their activities, to eliminate
interface problems as far as possible.
5. That the content of this plan is communicated to any
subcontractors prior to contract award and that
commitments to its objectives are a contractual
obligation.
6. Sufficient information is given to the DOC HSE Manager to
enable the HSE plan to be updated and for keeping all
personnel informed

Site Safety Engineers and Supervisors

To support the HSE Manager in the practical implementation

of the HSE Safety
Plan and supporting documents
Provide support to field supervision, provide technical
guidance ensuring industry best practices are adhered to on
site as a minimum requirements
Perform periodic inspections, audits in accordance to the
project HSE schedule
Actively participate the project Training and People Based
Safety program

Attend HSE meetings, with client, supervisors and workers as

necessary
Ensure risk assessments, method statements, JSA and
STA are performed periodically throughout the project
Enhance and participate in HSE communication campaigns
Assist in the development of trends, review of incident
investigation s and project specific HSE reviews such as
HAZIDS and SIMOPS.
HS Trainer

To support the HSE Manager in the practical implementation

of the HSE Safety
Plan and supporting documents
Perform periodic inspections, audits in accordance to the project
HSE schedule
Actively take part in the project Training and People
Based Safety program. Attend HSE meetings, with client,
supervisors and workers as necessary
Enhance and participate in HSE communication campaigns

Supervisors

Set an exemplary example to others in terms of their

commitment to HSE Implement Job Hazard
Analyses/STARRT Program
Deliver Tool Box Talks to workforce- before beginning of any
kind of work
Monitor work and ensure compliance with all HSE requirements
and procedures
Attend Supervisors/Foreman
Participate in the PBS program, HSE campaigns
Conduct ongoing HSE assessments of work areas and take
corrective actions to eliminate sub-standard practices,
conditions or behaviors
Continually coach employees in safe practices
Assist in accident / incident investigations
Assist in implementation of the Emergency Response Plan

Employee / All Personnel

The product of the persons work and that of any persons under
his supervision shall itself be acceptably safe
Anyone who becomes aware of an unsafe situation or action –
even if they are not directly involved – shall notify their line
manager or the HSE Manager at the earliest opportunity and
STOP THE JOB.
 3. INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, REPORTING
AND RECORD KEEPING

Definitions:

Accident Reporting' includes reporting, full investigation and statistical

analysis

'Medical Representative" will be either a Paramedic and/or nurses

if sufficient calibre and experience.

All reportable incidents shall be investigated to establish why they

occurred and if there is a root cause that needs to be addressed to
prevent a repetition.

The HSE Manager and Project Manager shall:

Establish an accident/incident reporting system, appropriate

to the project and client requirements.
Print the necessary forms, distribute them, and train the
medical representatives and subcontractors in completing the
form.
 Incidents in the context of this plan may include
injuries, environmental violations and incidents e.g.
property damage, explosions, crane failure, spillages etc.
Ensure that all injury, damage, near misses and accidents are
investigated and root causes are determined, and that
subcontractors site supervision are involved in such
investigation.
Examine accident reports, perform statistical analyses and
publicise the results as necessary.
Prepare monthly HSE progress report that reflects the overall
HSE performance, and ensure that all participating companies
are kept informed.
Report fatalities and incidents which causes to any damage
to human health; in other words, all type of injuries
 immediately to the Client Representative and Government
entity (as required).
Medical Department Representatives shall:

Inform the Project HSE Manager immediately after treating

any injured person. Maintain a physical log of all injuries
and treatment given.
 All Supervision shall:

Participate in the investigation of any accident and support

the recommendations that are made.

Learning from
experience

A vital part of HSE practice is to learn from experience, using it as a basis

to improve the system. To this effect, record keeping provides a measure of
how effective the programme is and facilitates identification of areas where
improvement will be beneficial. Feedback, both positive and negative
needs to be given to project personnel to make them aware of the
effectiveness of the programme and, if necessary, raise the level of
awareness of particular concerns.

Record
Keeping

Records need to be kept of near misses, hazardous observations, first aid,

and injury and lost time accidents per accumulative hours on site. These
are to be reported on a monthly basis

4. SAFETY TRAINING, AWARENESS, MOTIVATION AND

PENALIZATION Safety Ownership

A total safety culture cannot exist without a work environment that

supports ownership. The
expectations of each employee and the role that the individual plays in
achieving health, safety and environmental excellence is to be
communicated to all employees and is a vital part of the HSE programme.
In addition prior to an individual being allowed to work it is essential
that they are trained and educated on the project needs. During the
duration of the contract this will be both assessed and audited on a
regular basis and where found or identified corrective measures will
be put into place.
It is therefore proposed that a comprehensive induction and training
program is established that prepares the employees for working on DOC
Job-site with its stringent HSE requirements and need for world class
performance.

HSE Awareness of Project Personnel at Office or

Other Locations

At each of Project sites, the Project Management shall have the

responsibility of ensuring that the following are in place as a minimum:
Fire precautions and appropriate extinguishers
 Persons designated as Fire Marshalls have hands-on training in
use of extinguishers

Regular fire drills and designated muster areas

First Aid provision and arrangements for competent persons to

administer

Emergency and routine hospitalisation facilities

Adequate Insurance cover for all reasonably foreseeable risks,

this shall as a minimum meet any local requirements
Security provisions to allow secure working environments

Environmental incident response precautions and equipment

Project HSE policy, goals and targets

Incident Reporting & Investigation (including near misses and
hazardous observations) Key Personnel and their contact details

Competence and
Training

A key element in ensuring competency will be the assessment of

experienced personnel supplemented by extensive and ongoing training.
The project policy is that all personnel associated with the project, at all
locations, undergo a mandatory induction, to ensure they are aware of
the aims and requirements of the project and the plan for HSE Execution.
Emphasis shall be placed on the Incident and Injury Free Philosophy from
the outset of the project. Records shall be kept of the names of people
receiving HSE training and these records shall be stored on a computerised
log.

The training program will be tailored to meet the requirements established

from a training needs and competency assessment.

A preliminary training matrix for the project shall be prepared for the
project’s specific needs. This indicates the type and extent of training
courses being planned for each category of worker. It includes senior
personnel thorough to site operatives and visitors. Specific groups of
personnel who perform safety critical activities, e.g. Crane drivers and
operators, truck and bus drivers, fire team members, electricians,
scaffolders and medics/first aiders will receive detailed and targeted
training to ensure a high level of competence and safety awareness.

Employee Project Safety, Health &

Welfare Orientation

All personnel who are to work on the Project shall receive orientation and
induction training before starting work.

In addition to task/job specific training, which will be provided for

personnel where necessary, every HSE Manager shall ensure that everyone
for whom they are responsible shall receive information on the following as
appropriate for their duties and location.
Records shall be kept of the names of people receiving HSE orientation and
these records shall be stored on a computerised log. Details of HSE
Welfare Orientation Training given shall be reported in monthly HSE
reports.

DOC operates the following minimum

Orientation Requirements:

Employer and employee HSE responsibilities

HSE Philosophy, Goals and Objectives

Education and training programme

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Arrangements

HSE Audits and Inspections

Environmental considerations

Incident response and reporting, hazardous condition and near-

miss reporting
Similarly DOC sets the following minimum Orientation Requirements for
Site Locations. These shall include the requirements for offices listed above,
plus:

Personal protective equipment

Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

Safety incentive programme

Site Health and Welfare Arrangements

Mandatory Site Safety, Traffic and Security Regulations

Construction safety
Specific HSE training as required, e.g. Welding safety, rigging,
safe operation and maintenance of specific equipment, fire
suppression training

PENALIZATION/
AWARDING

DOC utilizes the three step warning system in its projects, a method which
measures the general compliance of employees with the HSE codex, and
also spots extreme carelessness or methodical disregard for safety matters.
With this system, a company employee who is spotted in a breach of the
safety rules is warned orally by its supervisor or reporting line manager. In
the second breach a written warning is issued, this time accompanied by a
monetary penalty deemed appropriate for that
every project and breach. Any oral or written warning is kept under the
project safety log by HSE staff.

In case of an unlikely third breach the employment contract of the

employee is terminated due to constant safety breaches and increased risk
of material/ personal loss incident.

As opposed to the penalties, certain awards are presented to the individuals

or teams, scoring the highest HSE audit points in a month. Such awards
work as performance increasing motivations, leading to higher HSE
awareness, increased rates of compliance and positive safety perception
amongst employees.

5. GENERAL SITE RULES

All employees should be in fit condition suitable to perform their site

duties, with no sight or hearing problems, arm or leg adverse
conditions, circulation complaints or symptoms of nausea, extreme
high or low heart rates.

Project management shall ensure allocation of suitable vehicles for

emergency evacuation at all times of work execution.

Hand tools, machinery and equipments shall be properly labeled

indicating their suitability for use or need for repair. No tool or
equipment without the proper color code tags shall be allowed to the
job site and any tool or equipment that shows indications of improper
operations, presenting safety risks or malfunctioning shall be
collected from the job site for evaluation and repair.

Drug/ Alcohol Abuse: DOC maintains a zero tolerance policy for drug
and alcohol abuse.
Any employees proven to be under the influence shall immediately
be evacuated from the site. Subject employee access shall not be
granted until a medical evaluation report. Such employees shall be
issued a warning and their condition might be constantly monitored
if such abuse is believed to be continuous. Under the DOC three
step warning procedure, abusive employee contracts could be
terminated.

Smoking shall only be permitted in the designated smoking areas,

approved by the Client. In such areas, adequate fire fighting
measures (sand/water/extinguisher or a combination of these) shall
be available at all times.

Warning Signage: In main access points, gathering points and

other spot where deemed necessary, HSE signage shall be placed,
with specific HSE measures to be taken when
 entering and working in such zone. DOC employees are bound to
comply as indicated on the signage. Such signage, barrier tape, chain
link fence, label etc could not be altered or
removed without authorization to do so by HSE staff.

6. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)

DOC is responsible for the provision and use of PPE on site and other
appropriate locations for his own personnel and for reasonable numbers of
occasional visitors. sub-contractor has a similar responsibility for his own
personnel and visitors. Safety gear will be required in accordance with
international standards. Project management and Sub-Contractors’
management shall: -

Ensure that all requirements and policies relating to the

provision and use of P.P.E
is strictly adhered to and that they fully follow the basic
Project PPE Assessment.
The following minimum requirements will be adhered to: -
o Hard hats, Safety boots and coveralls
o Safety harnesses and lifelines will be used for working at
elevations in excess of 1.5 metres or where a fall of this
distance is possible.
o Personnel will be educated on the mandatory use and care
of respiratory protection for required activities.
o Hearing protection will be worn when exposure to noise
levels greater than
85 dBA occurs.
o Chemical suits, gloves, face protection, etc. shall be worn
for any activity requiring protection from corrosives,
drilling fluids, and any other potentially hazardous
materials.
o Eye protection shall be worn for any activity that presents
risk from flying particles, welding process, fumes etc.
o Cold weather and thermal clothing will be issued that are
adequate for the extreme conditions encountered in the
area.
Project Management shall:

Agree with the Project HSE Manager and others as necessary

on disciplinary actions relating to P.P.E. use.
Ensure the Project's P.P.E. needs are adequately funded,
resourced and supplied throughout.
7. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

The HSE Manager shall ensure that for all hazardous materials used by the
DOC, Construction
Subcontractors, or others:

Prior approval for use is obtained from himself with regard to the

application of such material. Information on the hazards of the

materials is obtained from the manufacturer or supplier and

communicated to the users. Employees shall be trained in the safe use of
the materials, including personal protective equipment and emergency
procedures.

Written procedures exist for their use and disposal.

An inventory is kept and made available on demand. Typically the following

should be inventoried.

Paints, thinners and solvents

Cleaning agents
Insulating materials such as fibre glass and ceramics
Cleaning agents, and sandblasting materials
Compressed gasses such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium
Greases, oils, and other lubricants
Fuel gases such as acetylene & Propane
Epoxy resins
Sealants
Fuels
Asbestos products such as gaskets and sheeting materials
Bulk containers of household products and disinfectants
MSDS ( Material Safety Data Sheet ) of any material that
can be hazardous to human life will be used to train related
workforce & all MSDSs will be recorded in file as hardcopy.
8. FIRE PROTECTION/ FIRE FIGHTING

DOC project management shall ensure adequate numbers of fire stations

are placed in locations selected after the initial site audit, and after Client/
Representative approval. HSE personnel shall be responsible to maintain
these stations and keep them in working condition, with proper logs,
labeling and passports. Occasional hot works in other areas shall be
commenced after respective hot
works permits are issued and mobile extinguishers are made available
in close proximity of the working area.

Additionally a Fire Protection Plan will be established by contractor, for

preventing, detecting and extinguishing fires during construction and
commissioning activities.

9. WORKING PRACTISES

The permit to work system will control most activities. This will be further
developed and controlled with certain areas of work supplemented by
written procedure.

For this project written procedures will certainly be required for the
following, whilst others may be identified later.

Working at heights :
o The primary means of achieving safe working conditions
when working at heights is to provide adequate and
sufficient access and egress arrangements and suitable
working platforms at the place of work.
o A toolbox Talk will be given to each person carrying out
work at height.
Following an assessment of the risks, supervisors will
instruct personnel on
the instructions and precautions to be followed when
working at height.
o Approved full body safety harnesses should only be
used as a last resort where conditions make it
impracticable to provide a safe working platform
Fall Protection Equipment
o All personnel working above ground level will be provided
with, and will use, appropriate fall protection equipment
and PPE. Appropriate regulatory standards must be
observed when using fall arrest equipment.
o A competent person must regularly inspect fall protection
equipment. It should also be maintained so that it
remains satisfactory for use during the construction
period. Effective actions must be taken to rectify any
 defects observed as a result of these inspections.
o Fall protection equipment that has been deployed in a fall
must be examined by a competent person and repaired or
destroyed, as necessary.
o Fall protection devices and systems will not be used for
any other purpose than those for which they are
designed.
Safety Harnesses
o Fall protection in the form of full body safety harnesses
and lifelines must be used in situations where it is
impracticable to provide primary systems.
 o Whenever full body safety harnesses are used they
must be secured to a secure anchorage point, running
line or arrestor device.
o Safety harnesses and lifelines will be used for working at
elevations in excess of 1.5 metres or where a fall of this
distance is possible.

A proper anchor, mounted preferably overhead

Full body harness using double latch self locking
snap hooks at each connection.

Synthetic fibre lanyards

o Shock absorbers must be provided with the harness
system in order to reduce the shock loading in the event
of a fall.
o A visual inspection of the fall arrest equipment and system
is completed and any equipment that is damaged or has
been activated is taken out of service.
o Person(s) are competent to perform the work.
o A fixed platform is used with guard or hand rails, verified
by a competent person, or the safety harness which
restricts to fall must be used. The properties of safety
harness is written above.
Scaffolding:
The erection and control of scaffolds will be subject to the
following:

o A formal written system for requesting scaffolding,

supported by assessments of risks and hazards and
method statements based on the former.
o Erection specifications to be adopted e.g. BS 5973 or
similar
o Standards for boards, tubes and fittings e.g. fire resistant
boards
o Inspection criteria e.g. should be carried out by a
competent, certified scaffolding supervisor.
Weekly,

Before use.
After alteration.

After periods or days of inclement weather.

Scafftag or similar system or similar for authorising
use working over the side.

Strategic placement of storage racks.

Regular inspection of storage facilities.

Ladders
Ladders should be used primarily as a means of
access, NOT as a working platform.

If work is required to be carried out from ladders,

personnel shall use and wear approved safety
harnesses as a means of fall protection.
Ladders should be suited for the purpose for which
it is to be used and free from defects.
Ladders shall be set on a firm level base. Makeshift
props should not be used to gain extra height or to
level up stiles.
Ladders should not cause a hazard by placing them
where they may be struck or dislodged. Barriers
should be placed around the foot of the ladder
where necessary.
Ladders should, wherever possible, be secured at
the top and bottom by lashing, irrespective of
whether metal clips or clamps are used. In cases
where the ladder is unable to be secured, a person
must steady the ladder by standing at the bottom
and holding the ladder in place with one foot on the
bottom rung. (permitted only if the ladder is shorter
than 5 meters).
Ladders should not rest against any fragile
surface or fitting.
Ladders must extend at least 1.05 meters above the
landing place unless some other suitable handhold is
available.
Only ladder which is manufactured by certified
standards should be used and any man made
ladders should be certified before beginning usage.

Excavations

o All excavations deeper than 1.5 meters considered as

confined space.
o Excavations 1.25 meters or deeper should be shored or
battened/stepped back in order to prevent collapse.
(Dependent on the nature of the soil condition)
o All excavations will be provided with suitable
perimeter protection e.g. scaffold barriers.
o Suitable means of access/egress shall be provided
every 7.5 meters to excavations e.g. ladders, scaffold
access.
 o The location of the presence of any overhead lines and
other obstructions must be identified.
o Personnel will be kept clear of machinery whilst it is in
operation, minimum distance of 5 meters.
o Barriers and signs will be erected to keep unauthorized
personnel clear.
o Trucks used for the removal of spoil will be
controlled and sited by a banksman.
o The ongoing provision of side supports shall be
programmed into the work to maintain the integrity of the
excavation.
o Personnel engaged in hand digging operations will be
briefed on the actions to be taken when uncovering
marker tiles, cables, pipe work etc.
o Excavated soil will be stacked a minimum distance of
one meter from the edge of the excavation edge.
o Deep excavations which gets used for sludge pits or
in bad weather conditions that could result in the
excavation getting filled water should be netted, if near a
public right of way or poses a high risk to personnel on
the project.
o All underground hazards, i.e. pipelines, electric cables,
etc., have been identified, located and if necessary,
isolated.
o Ground and Environmental conditions must be
continuously monitored for change.
Cranes and lifting

o Crane operators and riggers must be trained, tested, and

certified before they can operate a crane or rig a load.
o Rigging of the load is carried out by a competent
person(s).
o All crane outriggers must be deployed while making the
lift. Any exception must be approved by the Work
Responsible Person.
o Cribbing may be necessary so that the load and the weight
of the crane is properly distributed on the outriggers.
o No outrigger or boom extension shall extend beyond the
maximum distance recommended by the crane
manufacturer.
o The accessible area within the swing radius of the
rear of the rotating superstructure of the crane shall be
barricaded to prevent personnel access.
o A power pole or pipe shall not be used for controlling or
supporting a load.
o No rotating part of a crane shall come within one (1)
meter of any building, structure, pipeline, or other load.
o When lifting near an excavation, special care must be
taken to prevent a cave-in, or to prevent the crane from
falling into the excavation. A crane shall not be operated
on an earth bank or where an incline exceeds certified
crane specifications.
o Special precautions must be observed when working near
electrical hazards
o The hook shall be brought over the load in such a manner
as to prevent swinging.
o The cables must not be kinked or twisted around each
other.
o The load must be checked for balance immediately upon
placing a strain on the cables. When lifting a load that
approaches the rated load of the crane, it should be raised
a few inches and the brakes applied before making the lift.
o The lift must be made slowly to avoid shock and damage
to the load and the rigging equipment.
o Before a load is lifted, check to see that it is not fixed,
jammed, or frozen to the ground or to another object.
o Hand signals must be used for all lifts. Only one Rigger
Signal-man) shall be designated to give signals to the
Crane Operator.
o A tag line must be used to steady the load during the lift.
Loads must not be steadied by hand.
o The Crane Operator should never move loads over
personnel, live power lines, pressurized pipe work or
running machinery.
o Personnel must stand well away from all suspended loads
and cables that are under strain. They must not stay in
the cab or bed of a truck that is being loaded or unloaded
when the load is more than 6 inches/150 mm off the
bed.
o On truck-mounted cranes, the load must not be lifted over
the front area unless it has been approved by the crane
manufacturer.
o The crane mechanisms must never be activated when
personnel are on the crane (unless they are inspecting or
 adjusting mechanisms or electrical equipment).
o A load must not be left suspended longer than necessary.
o When a load is moved horizontally, it must be kept at least
0.5 meters above the objects that it passes over.
o Cranes must not be "walked" while carrying a load. The
load should be transported and then picked up again as
necessary. Cranes should not be
 used to "slide" loads horizontally. Exceptions must be
approved by the Work
Responsible Person.
o A sling must not be pulled from under a load while the load
is resting on it.
o When wind velocities are above 32 km/h (20 mph), the
rated load and boom lengths shall be reduced according
to manufactures specifications. Wind forces are greater
at height by as much as 35% or more. All lifts above
ground level, must account for wind force i.e., side loads,
down drafts, etc., as applied to the load and the boom.
o The crane operator must always keep the load in sight. If
this cannot be achieved, a Rigger (Signal-man) must be
positioned where he can see both the load and the crane
operator during the lift.
o Lifting devices and equipment have been certified for use
within last 12 months ( at a minimum ), preferably 6
months.
o Any safety devices installed on lifting equipment are
operational.

Work permits:
Before conducting work that involves confined space entry,
work on energy systems, ground disturbance in locations where
buried hazards may exist, or hot work in potentially explosive
environments or for any hazard that can arise in any kind of work,
a permit must be obtained that:

Defines the scope of work

Identifies hazards and assesses risk

Establishes control measures to eliminate or mitigate

hazards

Links the work to other associated work permits

or simultaneous operations
Is authorized by the responsible person(s)

Communicates above information to all involved in the

work
 Ensures adequate control over the return to normal
operations. Procedures will be implemented for controlling
the work via a permit to work
system in recognition of the following guidelines:

Agreement and implementation of proformas and types of

permits, including: Hot work

Cold work

Excavation Work Permit

 Electrical Work Permit

Confined Space Entry

Isolation certificates (mechanical

- electrical) Gas Testing

Radiography
Sanction to test Issue and revalidation of permits as required
by the conditions e.g. blanket permits during hook up
Administration and organisation for issuing permits
Requirements for the different work activities with regard to
precautions and protective equipment, e.g. Fire watchers,
hot work screening etc.

Confined Space Entry

Entry into any confined space cannot proceed unless;

All other options have been ruled out.

Permit is issued with authorization by a responsible

person(s)

Permit is communicated to all affected personnel and

posted, as required

All persons involved are competent to do the work

All sources of energy affecting the space have been

isolated
Testing of atmospheres is conducted, verified and
repeated as often as defined by the risk assessment

Stand-by person is stationed

Unauthorized entry is prevented.

Energy Isolation:
Any isolation of energy systems; mechanical, electrical,
process, hydraulic and others, cannot proceed unless:
 The method of isolation and discharge of stored
energy are agreed and executed by a competent
person(s)
Any stored energy is discharged

A system of locks and tags is utilized at

isolation points. A test is conducted to

ensure the isolation is effective
Isolation effectiveness is periodically monitored.
Driving Safety
All categories of vehicle, including self-propelled mobile
plants, must not be operated unless:

Vehicle is fit for purpose, inspected and confirmed to

be in safe working order
Number of passengers does not exceed
manufacturer’s design
specification for the vehicle

Loads are secure and do not exceed manufacturer’s

design specifications
or legal limits for the vehicle
Seat belts are installed and worn by all passengers
Safety helmets are worn by riders and
passengers of motorcycles, bicycles, quads, snow
mobiles and similar type of vehicle
Drivers must not be authorized to operate the vehicle unless:

They are trained, certified and medically fit to operate

the class of vehicle

They are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs,

and are not suffering from fatigue.
They do not use hand-hels cell phones and radios
while driving. (B e s t way is to switch of all phones and
two-way radios when driving)

Pressure testing:
Procedures to be established for pneumatic and hydraulic
testing:

o Specific Risk Assessments of the planned work are to

be completed prior to any operation. These maybe
based upon a generic format, but must be specific to
the actual operation and location. These shall be
signed by the writer and approved prior to actual
acceptance.
 10. APPLIED REPORTS:

# REPORT NAME PERIOD

1 Accident report While accidents

2 Daily safety report Daily

3 Safety check list Weekly

4 EHS report Monthly

5 attendance report Daily

6 Daily progress report Daily

Monthly progress report

7 Daily

Visual report (closing NCR

8 For NCR reply
comments report)

For CO-VID 19
9 Daily Temp. Measurement Log
Situation
1- ACCIDENT REPORT:
2-
3- DAILY SAFETY REPORT:
4-
5- SAFETY CHECKLIST:
6-
7- EHS REPORT:
8-
9- ATTENDANCE REPORT
10- DAILY PROGRESS REPORT
11- Monthly progress report
12-
13- VISUAL REPORT (NCR reply)
14-
15- Temperature measurement log