GCC

HEALTH SAFETY ENVIORNMENT (HSE)

Guidelines- Annexure
Version 01, DATED [Link].2023

This document is a part of GCC and is referred as HSE Guidelines and shall form integral part of the Contract. Contractor has to acknowledge
the receipt. Read, Understand and Accept to comply with HSE Guidelines. Each page must be signed by the authorized signatory of the
Contractor.
 History of Revision

Revision No. Date Description of Change

00 06.01.2023 First Issue

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 Table of Content
Index
S. No Particular Page No
1 Medical Examination 5-6
2 Induction 7
3 PPE's 8-17
4 General Safety Requirement 18-19
5 Construction DB 20-23
6 Power Tools 24-26
7 Gas Cutting & Welding 27-28
8 Excavation 29-30
9 Confined Space 31
10 Scaffolding 32-34
11 Bamboo Scaffolding 35
12 Working Platform 36
13 Ladder 37-38
14 Edge Protection 39
15 Tower Crane 40-41
16 Lifting Tools and Tackle 42-43
17 Third Party Inspection 44
18 Safety Net 45-47
19 Man Material Hoist 48-49
20 Rope Suspended Platform 51
21 Cut out Protection 52
22 Pollution Prevention 53-55
23 Waste Management 56
24 Labour Camp Requirement 57-58
25 Penalty for HSE Violation 59-63

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This document of GCC HSE Guideline is intended to provide the associates & contractors a single source of reference of project requirements to
manage and control Health, Safety & Environment aspects at all the projects of the Smart World Developers Pvt Ltd.

These GCC HSE Guidelines are not an alternative to ensuring legislative compliance and all parties involved in SWD projects are to ensure
compliance with the specific legislative obligations associated with their activities. Nothing contained in this HSE Guidelines is intended to relieve
any contractor or supplier of the obligations assumed by the contractors under this contract with the authority or required by law. These
guidelines are intended as a tool to ensure compliance with those requirements to make workplace free of hazards. The requirements given
herein shall not relieve the contractor from complying with all national, state, local, or other contractual requirements. Health, Safety &
Environment must be an integral part of each job. Full participation, coordination, support, and compliance is necessary and required to ensure
the safety and health of all persons and property involved in the project.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Medical Examination
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules 1998, Chapter XXIV
Medical Examination at Project sites
S. No Description Indicative Photographs
1. Medical Examination Requirement
1. Physical Examination (Medical Check-up) of an individual
shall be conducted by the authorized practitioner only
2. Medical Fitness Certificate/clearance need to be provided
by authorized practitioner
3. Malaria Screening Test and Blood group reports need to
be recorded.
4. Acrophobic test of an individual need to be conducted to
check of physical/mental fitness while working at height.
5. Specific requirement from authorities with respect to
COVID -19 testing of an individual, if any.
6. Blood pressure, Pulse, Hearing, Refractive Error, Colour
Vision, Disability, Arm function & Grip and Leg & Foot
Function check to be conducted for all workmen.

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Additional Check for Operators & Driver as per BOCW rules
1. Vision: Total visual performance and standard Orthorator
like Titmus vision. (Separate reports to be attached)
a. Night Vision
b. Visual perception
c. Glare Resistance & Recovery
d. Peripheral Vision

2. Breathing: Peak Flow Rate using Standard peak flow meter

and the average peak flow rate (Separate report to be
attached)
Additional check for Food Handler (refer SWD SOP)
1. Careful examination for skin diseases.
2. Personal Hygiene such as Hair nails etc.
3. Chest X- rays if preliminary examination reveals chest
congestion (Separate reports to be attached, if conducted)

Additional checks for welder

1. Examine & Check for symptoms of respiratory disease.
2. If suspected Chest X- rays to confirm ( Separate report to
be attached, if conducted)

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HSE INDUCTION
Legal Requirement – Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2019
Process of Induction at Sites
S .No Description Indicative Photographs
1 Induction purpose
1. EHS induction helps employees to understand the
company EHS requirements, rules and regulations and
their work responsibilities/obligations.
2. EHS induction offers benefits to the whole company
since each person can understand their role and
effectively contribute to overall performance at the
worksite.
3. EHS induction ensures employee is legally
permitted to work in construction sites.

Procedure for MDL Staff

1. Report to HR Manager.
2. MDL EHS Representative inducts the staff as per
information from HR Manager.
3. Report to concern site/ department
4. Collect mandatory PPE

Procedure for Contractor Staff

1. Report to site security administrator
2. Collect Mandatory PPE
3. Report site EHS representative
4. Carries out site specific EHS Induction Training

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Specification of Personal Protective Equipment
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules 1998 Chapter VI
Minimum HSE requirement for PPE at project sites
S. No Description Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photographs
1 Helmet Helmet Specifications:
Specification Safety Helmet with ratchet and 6 point cradle.
Material of Construction HDPE
Weight 360 g (Approx.)
Size Range of Head Band 51 cm - 62 cm
Suspension With Ratchet Knob four Point Adjustable
Sweat Band Brushed Cloth On Foam strip
Adjustable Chin Strap

Relevant standards - IS 2925/ EN 397/ ANSI Z89.1/ EN

340: 2003 (Head Band)
Preferred Make: Karam, Udyogi, LifeGear

2 Safety Shoe Safety Shoe Specification

Specification Leather safety shoes with PU sole (single density
Abrasion, oil & acid resistant, Anti-Skid, Anti-Static,
Cushioning Effect, DVP Nitrile rubber Construction,
European Standard Steel Toecap, Genuine Leather,
Odour Free, Sweat Absorption
For Electrical applications -Electrical grade safety
shoes to be used.

Relevant standard - EN 20345 / IS 15298

Preferred Make: Tiger, Thorr, Ramer, Mallcom

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3 Full body Harness Full body Harness Specification
Specification Full Body Harness with dorsal attachment D-ring and
two lateral D-rings for work positioning Adjustable
shoulder, thigh strap and waist belt. Dorsal
attachment D ring for fall arrest.

Relevant standard - EN 361:200

Preferred Make: Karam, Udyogi, IBS Coral

4 Lanyard Lanyard Specification

Specification Forked Lanyards with Energy Absorbers
Twisted Rope / Kern mantle Rope / Polyester webbing

Relevant standard - EN 355:2002

Preferred Make: Karam, Udyogi

Note - Labour working at height above 6 meters shall

be provided Full body harness with Energy Absorber

5 Reflective Jacket Reflective Jacket Specification

Specification Safety florescent jackets (Orange), 65% polyester +
35% cotton inner surface for better comfort made
from bright glossy yarn.
Universal size LXW = 26 inchX24 inch

Relevant standard - EN 471

Preferred make :- Royal Safety wear, Aadhar Safety

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6 Safety Goggles - Safety Goggle
General Purpose Flexible vinyl frame- polycarbonate Frame / lens.
Perforations for ventilations, meets ANSI standard.
3M™ 1620-IN Protective Goggles, Clear Lens Hard
Coat, 100 /Case
Resistant to gas and fine duct particles

Relevant standard - EN 166:2001

Preferred Make: Karam, Udyogi, Hallmark, zoom pro

7 Safety Spectacles Safety Spectacles

The oculars of safety spectacles are mounted in robust
metal or plastic frame with or without side-shields.
The lenses may be of toughened glass, cellulose
acetate, acrylic or polycarbonate materials. Side
shields are provided where lateral protection is
needed.

Relevant standard -EN 166:2001 & ANSI Z 87.1-2010

Preferred Make : Honeywell, Karam, Unicare, JAYCO

8 Welding Goggles Welding Goggles

Flip-up wide vision front, Soft vinyl frame. Complete
with 2” X 4-1/4” welding plate and cover lens.
Ventilation ports for maximum ventilation. Elastic
adjustable headband.

Relavant standard - BS EN 166

Preferred Make : Honeywell, Karam, Unicare, JAYCO

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9 Helmet mounted Helmet mounted welding shield
welding Shield Helmet attachable welding shield with clear
polycarbonate lens & IR 11 lens
(Only welding shield, helmet to be procured
separately (Model Helmet PN 521)
Helmet attachable welding shield

Relevant standard - "CE MARKED EN175,ANSI Z87.1"

Preferred make: - Honeywell, Jayco, Karam

10 Electrical Gloves - Electrical Gloves

Size: 10", Class 2 Insulating Gloves for Working on Electrical Fittings -
Made From 100% Ultra-Pure Natural Rubber - Smooth
Finish Inside and Outside - High Dielectric
Characteristics - Test Potential is 20000 Volts -
Maximum Working Voltage is 17000 Volts

Relavant standard - EN:60903:1993 Standard with CE

Markings
Preferred make :-Honeywell, Hammer, Jayco

11 Cut protection Cut Protection hand gloves

hand gloves HYFLEX® Synthetically dipped coating on seamless
liner. PU coating on a Dyneema® / Lycra® / nylon liner.
Palm coated. Knitwrist. Length 220-270 mm (9-11
inch). Light grey/dark grey. Model no: 11-624

Relavant standard - EN 388

Preferred make:- Ancell, Honeywell

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12 Hand Gloves - Cut Hand Glove
Resistant with PVC Cut Resistant with PVC dotting
dotting SAFE-KNIT® GP Automatic knit blend of Dyneema®
fibre & other synthetics. Light-medium duty two-
strand glove. Dots on both sides. Length 240-300 mm
(9-12 inch). Grey. Model no: 72-065

Relevant standard - EN 388

Preferred make:- Ancell, Honeywell

13 Nitrile Gloves – Nitrile Gloves

Chemical Handling For chemical Handling
Powder-free gloves offer high flexibility, tactility, tear
and chemical resistance. Must contain natural rubber
latex.

Relevant Standard – ASTM D6319 -19

Preferred Make – Ancell, ABC brother , Honeywell

14 Ear Plug Uncorded Ear Plug Uncorded (Disposable)

(Disposable) Disposable, expandable foam ear plugs. Orange
colour. Tapered shape. Noise reduction rating is 29
dB. Uncorded

Relevant standard - EN 352-2:2002, ANSI Z3.19 & ANSI

Z12.6
Preferred make :- Karam, MSA,3M

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15 Ear Muff Ear Muff
Lightweight, economical ear muffs designed for
comfort and durability in most work environments,
Wide soft cushion design for increased comfort, Easy
disassembly for better hygiene, Higher attenuation,
Di-electric, Noise Reduction Rating: 26 dB (when used
as directed)

Relevant standard - EN 352-1:2002 ; IS 9167-1979

Preferred make :- Mallcom, Venus,3M

16 Particulate Particulate Respirator - General Purpose

Respirator - Disposable particulate respirator to help provide
General Purpose comfortable, reliable worker respiratory protection
against certain non-oil based particles.

Relevant standard - EN 136 : 1998 ; IS 9473 :1980

Preferred make :-Venus,3M

17 Retractable fall Retractable fall arrestor - 12,15,18, 20m GI rope

arrestor - 12,15,18, Retractable wire rope fall arrester block plastic casing,
20m GI rope with galvanised steel cable with PN162 at attachment
end
Retractable block with polymer casing with GI rope

Relevant Standard: - EN 360:2002

Preferred Make: - Karam, Udyogi, Honeywell.

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18 Rope grab Fall Rope grab Fall arrestor
arrestor Fall arrester with Hook PN 112(C) ,for rope (Rope to
be selected separately 14mm twisted as per the
length requirement below)
Fall arrestor with Karabiner

Relevant standard:- EN 353-2:2002

Preferred Make: - Karam, Honeywell, Jayco, Udyogi.

19 Face shield Face shield

Relavant standard – IS 8521: 1977 Part 1

Preferred Make:3M, Honeywell, Unicare

20 Cartridge gas mask Cartridge gas mask

Relevant standard - IS 15322 : 2003

Preferred Make: 3M, Venus, Joseph Leslie

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21 Leather gloves Leather gloves

Relevant standard - IS 6994 : 1973

Preferred Make: 3M, Joseph Leslie

22 Welding Blanket Welding Blanket

Kevlar blanket for protection from sparks and splatter

in welding applications.

23 Gum Boot Gum Boot

Relevant Standard - IS 5557: 1999

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24 Leather Apron Relevant Standard – EN 11611

Preferred Make – 3M, Honeywell ,Venus

Note:
1. All PPEs shall be approved by HSE in-charge / Corp HSE Head of SWD prior to issuance at respective project.
2. All PPEs shall be with appropriate test certificates. Test certificates shall be validated by Contractor’s Project HSE In-charge / Lead
3. In case, the Contractor proposes to use any other make of PPE, approval from the Corp HSE Head of SWD is must.

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PPE MATRIX
Face Shoulder Full Body
Safety Reflective Safety Gum Hand Gloves Face Welding Mask/ Cushion Harness with
Sr. No Activities Goggles Ear Muff Ear Plug SCABA
Helmet Jacket Shoe Boot Shield Shield Dust Pads/Soft Double
Leather Cotton Rubber Mask ners Lanyard &
1 Work at height     
2 Working in
Concrete        
3 Working in Cement
Store      
4 Electrical work      
5 Cable Pulling /
Termination     
6 Grinding/ Drilling/
Cutting       
7 Gas cutting work       
8 Welding work       
9 Bar Bending      
10 Excavation work      
11 Manual Handling      
12 Confined Spaces     
13 Housekeeping work      
14 Quality Lab work      
15 Reinforcement
work     
16 Shuttering work       
17 Blastering work    
18 Working near
Heavy machinery     
19 Piling work      
Working
20 Platform/Scaffoldin      
g/Bamboo
21 Carpentry shop      
22 Working with
chemical       
23 Cube mould
cleaning work      
24 Curing work       
25 Area Noise More
than 75dB   
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HSE - GENERAL REQUIREMENT
General Safety Requirement
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules 1998 Chapter VI
General Safety Requirement at Project Site
S. No HSE Mandatory Compliance
1. General Safety Requirement
1. Contractor must strictly comply with the Employer HSE Mgt System /HSE Manual / HSE SOPs- Work Permits / ESG Requirements etc.
2. Contractor must deploy adequate number of qualified full time HSE staff from the first day of the project commencement. The number of HSE staff
shall be determined by the respective Project head in coordination with Corp HSE Head which is as per the manpower deployed, critical activities and
other factors.
3. Contractor must adhere with all HSE Notifications/Circulars, HSE Alerts and HSE Awareness Bulletins as shared by the Employer.
4. Contractor needs to identify and implement requirement of BOCW act & State Rules and Contract labour regulatory act time to time
with amendments/circulars etc.
5. Contractor should take adequate precautions for safety at site by providing SWD approved PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) viz. Full body
safetyharness (with energy absorber) , helmets, Safety shoes, safety googles, hand gloves, ear plug/ muffs, shock proof gloves for electrical works,
slider fall arrester, reflective jackets, etc. for workers & visitors/representative at site. In addition, Contractor shall maintain adequate stock of PPEs
always. 25% of total strength.
6. Any injured person shall be taken to a public/private hospital without loss of time, in cases where the injury necessitates hospitalization.
7. No floor, roof, or other part of the structure shall be so overloaded with debris or materials so as to render it safe.
8. No paint containing lead or lead products shall be used.
9. Workers engaged for replacing/repairing of roof sheets, bolts, hooks etc. on sloping roof and external repairs, painting etc. of tall structures using
cradles /scaffoldings shall be provided with full body safety harness hooked with slider fall arrester on PP rope anchored on permanent structure with
firm support.
10. Contractor shall ensure that no nuisance is caused to the adjoining property of the Employer or of any other person.
11. Safety posters, banners and danger signboards shall be erected by the contractor as per guidance from the Employer’s Project HSE in charge.
12. Contractor shall ensure the presence of qualified EHS officer throughout the critical activity execution.
13. Labour working at a height above 6 meter shall be provided with Full body harness with energy absorber
14. Contractor shall ensure at least one certified first aider is available during the working hours. To facilitate quick and on time treatment for the
needy, Contractor is advised to tie up with nearby Hospital. OHC, CMO with facilities required as per State BOCW rules
15. First Aid Box shall be provided by contractor as per BOCW guidelines / rules. Minimum 6 plus 1 in each tower with stretchers.
16. Contractor shall deploy certified full time scaffolding inspector. He must inspect & do record keeping, tagging of scaffold.
17. Hot works: Fire Extinguisher, Fire & Welding Blanket, Running water line, water and sand buckets shall be provided as per site condition.
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18. Water CO2, ABC Powder, Foam type fire extinguisher shall be provided at site office, stores, and work areas plus pressurized water supply on each floor
of building under construction with Hose Reels as per State BOCW Rules to be provided.
19. At entry gate security must do sample of persons with breath analyser if found under alcoholic effect.
20. Security must restrict the entry of labours if entering without PPEs [Helmet, Shoes, Jacket]
21. Three wheeler vehicle not allowed inside site premises.
22. Security should keep stock of PPEs at main gate for visitors. Should keep record of PUC of incoming vehicles.
23. Wheel wash facility [pressurizxed water with settling tanks to be provided on main gate by contractor. All dumpers etc leaving site must be covered with
Tarpaulin.
24. Contractor’s engineers, foremans must conduct the daily Tool Box Talk. Record to be maintained. Safety persons should witness.
25. Mass tool box talk on PA system to be conducted on weekly basis.
26. Mass Housekeeping weekly minimum 2 hours to be done.
[Link] Storage area for flammable liquids, compressed gases shall be provided and maintained by contractor. Facility needs to be approved by
MDL Site EHS in-charge.
[Link] smoking booth/area shall be provided by contractor only with approval from SWD EHS representative.
[Link] work permit shall be obtained by the contractor for work after 1800 hrs. Noise levels shall be maintained within limits.
[Link] HSE observations raised by SWD associates shall be addressed, closed and reported without delay and within agreed time frame. Delay in
compliance will be subjected to disciplinary actions including penalties.
[Link] operators involved in operation of Plant and equipment must be licensed and third party certified.
[Link] incidents, near miss, first aid, property damage, fire; accidents must be communicated immediately to SWD Site HSE In-charge.
[Link] PTW requests must have MST & RAs, without which Permit to Work will not be issued.
34. All activities must be executed in accordance with SWD approved Method Statement and Control Measures implemented as mentioned in
Risk Assessment document.
[Link] to submit to SWD HSE Department Daily manpower report, HSE activity records, Weekly & Monthly HSE Performance Reports,
List of machinery every month available on site as demanded by SWD HSE Department staff.
[Link] establishment, stores, offices, work places, worker accommodations are liable to inspections and audits by SWD as well as any other third
parties. Contractor to maintain all the facilities in accordance with HSE requirements and be prepared for such audits without notice.
[Link] SWD Contractors must adopt and exhibit “100% HSE COMPLIANCE” and commit to SWD’S ZERO FATALITY- ZERO HOSPITALISATION goal.

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Construction- Power Distribution Board
Specification of Construction Power DB (Distribution Board)
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998 Chapter VI
Minimum HSE Requirement for Construction power DB’s to be installed at project Sites
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photographs
1 Supply of DB to site (DB Specifications):
1. Outdoor Type with minimum IP55 protection and mild
steel enclosure. Inside min IP 44
2. ELCB/RCCB (30 mA) protection to be provided.
3. DB Earthing shall be provided
4. Only Industrial type socket to be used. Domestic type
socket not allowed.
5. Suitable rating MCB's to be provided for incoming &
outgoing with Over current (O/C) & Short circuit (S/C)
protections.
6. DB shall be of preferably pedestal mounting type.
[Link] Indicating bulbs to be provided in DB
8. Warning signage need to be displayed on the DB
9. Terminal blocks to be provided for cable terminations
10. All DBs shall be locked to prevent unauthorized
operation.
11. The live parts of equipment are made inaccessible from
inadvertent contacts (by barriers/shrouds.)
12. SLD(Single line diagram) of DB to be pasted on DB door

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2 Earthing & Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers( ELCB/RCCBs):
1. Ensure that earth pits are maintained properly
2. Earth resistance value to be displayed with next
inspection due date. Frequency Monthly.
3. The earth continuity to be ensured from earth pits to the
main DB & various sub-distribution boards.
4. Regular checking of RCCB to be ensured. Monthly min.

3 Extension Boards:
1. RCCB(30 mA) protection to be provided
2. Earthing studs to be provided for extension board
Earthing.
3. DB to be closed properly to avoid unauthorized access.
4. Wooden extension board is not allowed

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4 Pre-installation activity:
1. Location selected for DB installation is free from water
logging, rain water ingress & dust.
2. Ensure that there is proper space around the DB for safe
working
3. Electricians deployed for electrical work should have valid
license/experience/qualification
4. Rubber mat shall be provided for Panel above 3.3 kV as
per IS 15652 standards.

5 DB Maintenance:
1. Standard Lock Out / Tag Out kits to use for
shutdown/maintenance
[Link] necessary work permits system is followed for
shutdown/maintenance

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6 Power supply distribution using cables:
1. Main incoming cable should be armoured cable
2. Cables should be laid underground or overhead above 2
meter height with proper support
3. No tapping of power prior to ELCB / RCCB is allowed.
4. Cables to be joint free. If required, proper power
connectors to be used for joints.
5. All construction power cables shall be PVC insulated, PVC
inner & outer sheath.
6. Cable termination to be done by means of proper cable
glands and lugs.
7. Temporary jointing of cables if required to be done
through cable connectors or junction boxes
8. Ensure that all unused holes are sealed

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POWER TOOLS
Specification for Portable Power Tools
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules 1998 Chapter VII
Minimum HSE Requirement for Portable Power Tools at Project Sites
S. No Description Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photographs
1 Cutting m/c To ensure that
Specifications 1. No Crack & Damage of the Cutting
blade
2. Presence of Cutting blade guard
3. Presence of job clamp and its good
condition
4. Cable is in good condition
5. Presence of cutting Dust guard
6. Machine must be inspected, tagged
and colour coded by competent person
7. Main Handle is in good condition
[Link] of locking system for the
Guard
9. Resin bonded cutting wheel to be used
10. RPM of cutting wheel should be
equal or more than the M/c RPM
11. Expired cutting wheel should not be
allowed to use.
12. Cutting m/c shall be inspected and
colour coded.

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2 Grinding M/c 1. Fore handle without damage.
specification 2. Wheel guard (covering 3/4th area).
3. Grinding wheel without any crack.
4. Rear handle without any damage.
5. Presence of Cord strain reliever(glands).
6. Trigger switch without damage.
7. Presence of Switch lock.
8. Electric cable without cuts and joints &in good
condition
9. Machine must be inspected and taggedby
competent person
10. Machine to be as per relevant ISstandard
11. Colour Coded Grinding m/c shall beuse at
site.

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3 Drilling M/c 1. Equipment should be double insulated
Specification .(written in the machine body )
2. Equipment should be free from any defect like
broken Handle, broken partsetc.
3. Cable should be free from any defect with cable
grip and with proper plug top.
4. Drilling Bit should be of high tensile SSgrade 8 &
no make shift drill bit is allowed
5. Presence of drilling bit holder
6. Condition and presence of the switch
7. Machine must be inspected and taggedby
competent person
8. Plug top and power cord supplied by the
manufacturer should be used and not
to be altered
9. Only Colour coded Drilling m/c shall beused at
site.

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GAS CUTTING & WELDING ACTIVITIES
Specification for Gas Cutting & Welding
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules 1998
Minimum HSE Requirement for Gas Cutting & Welding
S. No Description Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photograph
1 Gas Cutting To ensure that
Cylinders & 1. Protective valve cap firmly fixed for both cylinders
Operation (Check for damage/crack in the valve cap)
Specification 2. Pressure gauges two for each cylinder (inlet & out)
are in working condition(both Oxygen & Acetylene
gas)
3. Non return valve (NRV) is provided for both
acetylene & oxygen cylinders.
4. Tight Crimping of hoses with jubilee clamps

5. Hose free from damage(cut and cracks ) & follow

colour coding
6. Cylinder secured by chain to the trolley.
7. Trolley wheel shall be free from damages.

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8. Flash back arrestor (FBAs) is provided for acetylene
& oxygen cylinders
9. Availability of industrial type lighter (match box /
commercial lighters not allowed).
10. Cutting area Should be barricaded and warning
boards to be displayed.
11. Availability of PPE (Cutting Goggles, Leather gloves
Etc.)
12. Three tube nozzle mix torch to be used

4. Welding M/c 1. ON / OFF Knob/Switch is provided & in good

Specification condition
2. Regulator with indicator is provided
3. Welding cables connected to the welding M/c using
cable lugs & damages to cable insulation.
4. Industrial type Plug for power tapping cable of
welding machine
5. Electrode rod holder and Earthing holder are
without damage.
6. No internal live electrical parts of welding machine
is exposed.
7. Trolley without damaged wheels
8. Fire extinguisher and fire bucket with sand provided
9. M/c must be inspected & tagged by competent
person
10. Current regulator to be both on primary &
secondary side.
11. Welding M/c return path should not be through
local earth & bare conductor.
12. Electrical terminals on both primary & secondary
side to be properly covered with insulation

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EXCAVATION ACTIVITIES
Specification of Excavation
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998 Chapter XIII
Minimum HSE Requirement for Excavation at Project Site
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photographs
1. Slope to be maintained & Shoring (if required)
All trenches more than 1.5m deep shall be securely
shored and slopped/benched depending upon the
type of soil.

1. For open cut slide slope will be as per follows -

Stable Rock - Vertical / 90 degree

*Type A soil (Examples of cohesive soils are: clay,

silts clay, sandy clay, clay loam ) - 0.75:1 (H:V) / 53
degree
Shielding Shoring

*Type B soil (Examples Granular cohesion less soils

including: angular gravel (similar to crushed rock),
silt, silt loam, sandy loam ) - 1:1 (H:V) / 45 degree

*Type C soil (Examples Granular soils including

gravel, sand, and loamy sand Submerged soil or soil
from which water is freely seeping - 1.5:1 (H:V) / 34
degree

*In case slope is not possible (presence of adjacent

structures) shoring arrangement to be made as per Sloping
instruction of MDL CM and EHS Team

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2. Approach to the pit
1. Approach inside the pit should be either by
ladders or by means of access ramp.
2. For deeper excavation (more than 2.5m) access
ramp is mandatory.
3. The slope of ramp should not be more the 20
degree / 1:3 (V:H)

3. Barricading and warning signage

1. Hard Barricading should be made across the
periphery of foundation pit with 40 mm dia M.S.
tubular pipes.
2. Vertical pipes to be placed @ 2-2.5 m c/c and it
should embedded at least 300-500 mm inside soil
3. Horizontal pipe must be in 2 layers -600 mm and
1200mm
4. Warning signage’s (at least size of 1.5'x1.5') at
each side of pits / as instructed by EHS and PM
5. Hard Barrication should be provided for Excavated
pits more than 1.5 m deep.
6. Surplus earth, aggregates & all machineries must
be kept at least 1.5.m from edge of the pit.

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CONFINED SPACE WORKING
Specification for Confined Space
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998
Minimum HSE Requirement for Confined Space
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photographs
1. Confined Space Requirement
1. PTW shall be obtained for Confined space in case the
dept. of excavation is beyond 1.2 m.
• All team working in confined space shall be trained for
Confined space entry training.
• If confined space has potential or present near any
hazardous area such as gas emitting area etc. Gas testing
shall be conducted prior to activity.
• Gas testing shall be conducted by certified/competent
person and readings shall be recorded.
• The gas testing equipment shall be calibrated.
• Emergency Response plan shall be in place and
communicated to the workforce prior entering into the
confined space.
• Standby person shall be deployed with the
communication mechanism.
• Entry- Exit log book shall be maintained with the Name,
Date, time duration of entry and exit.
• Continues supervision shall be maintained.
• Cross ventilation shall be maintained prior entry into the
confined space.
• Adequate Illumination shall be provided and the light
voltage shall be not more than 24 Volts
• Emergency rescue Equipment such as Tripod etc. shall be
in place and installed.

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SCAFFOLDING
Specification for Scaffold
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998 Chapter XIX
Minimum HSE Requirement for Scaffold
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photograph
1. Scaffold Requirement
1. Scaffolds to be erected and disassembled by trained,
experienced & competent persons only.
2. For load bearing purpose (slab casting etc.) cup-lock
scaffolding to be used. Up to 3 m height - Collapsible
telescopic props can also be used.
3. Load bearing scaffolding to be designed by
competent person and should be certified by a
structural engineer.
5. For access scaffold - cup lock, H-frame & tube-clamp
scaffolding to be used
6. Scaffolds and ladders must be as per IS 3696:1987 &
IS 4014
7. Must stand on solid & levelled ground
8. Must be regularly inspected and verified by certified
supervisor ;
Tag Specification for Scaffolds
9. Incomplete (during assembly) and defective scaffolds
must be marked with RED tag & must not be used.
10. Only approved & GREEN tagged scaffolds should be
used
11. All the standard joints, spindle jack with base plate,
spindle with ‘U’ head must be connected with ‘spigot
pins’ / ‘spring-lock pins’ (made with high tensile & shear
stress materials). Jointing with reinforcement steel
prohibited

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2. Access
1. Scaffold / Working Platform shall be provided with a
ladder or any other safe means of access e.g. Access
ramp, stairs, Dog legged stair etc.

3. Mobile Scaffold
1. The scaffold height -to- least width ratio should not
be more than 3:1, beyond this additional extended leg
to provide for making the base wider and stable.

2. The maximum height for mobile scaffolds shall be 9.6

m except that this may be increased to 12 m if it is tied
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4. Peripheral Scaffold
1. For the purpose of better edge protection across the
periphery of building, peripheral scaffold to be provided
2. Peripheral scaffold should be used for doing work
located outside of building e.g. - Column shuttering /
beam side shuttering / reinforcement, etc.

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BAMBOO SCAFFOLDING
Specification for Bamboo Scaffolding
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998 Chapter XIX
Minimum HSE Requirement for Bamboo Scaffolding
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photographs
1 Bamboo Scaffold Requirement.
NOTE : Prior permission from Client / Owner
required before using Bamboo Scaffold on SWD
sites. Only in certain cases.
1. No raw (Green colored) bamboo has been used
for erection of scaffold due to its inadequate
strength.
2. Quality of Bamboo to be checked and
approved By Quality department.
3. Trained and competent person to be used for
erecting bamboo scaffolding.
4. Weekly inspection to be done by competent
inspector.
5. Inspection to be done if there is any alteration/
modification also.
6. Proper internal ties to be provided on every
floor to be strength of the scaffold.
7. Should be erected on firm level ground and
ensure there is no excavation nearby 1m
8. Erected scaffold to be replaced with new one
after 3 month.
9. Ensure Individual fall arrestor to all workers
while working on bamboo scaffold.

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WORKING PLATFORM
Specification for Working Platform
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998 Chapter XIX
Minimum HSE Requirement for Working Platform
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photograph – Anti skid self locking Working Platforms recommended
1. Working platform
1. A Working Platform shall be designed
to support the weight of the personnel
and equipment to be used.
2. Every Working Platform shall be
provided with a ladder or any other safe
means of access.
3. Edges of the platform shall be provided
with guardrail.
- Height of the top rail 900 mm to 1200
mm.
- Height of the midrail - halfway between
the platform and the top rail(550 mm)
- Toe guard shall be of minimum 150mm
height with no gap below.
4. The minimum width of Working
Platform shall be as follows,
- Only Workmen - 600 mm
- Men, tools & materials - 900 mm
- Men, tools, material and wheel barrows
- 1200 mm
5. The grating must be M.S square bar
jallies (plank) having 300 mm width the
c/c distance must be within 25 mm.

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LADDER
Specification for Ladder
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998 Chapter XV
Minimum HSE Requirement for Ladder
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photographs
1. "A" Type Ladder
1. Ladder to be made of Aluminium material as per
IS 3696 -1987(Part -1) and IS 3696-1991 (Part -2)
2. No wooden or bamboo Ladders allowed at site
3. Choose the right ladder for the task, for
electrical work FRP Ladders must be used.
4. Following must be ensured while procuring
and usage of ladders
4.1 While using the ladder "" 3"" point contact to
be ensured.
4.2 Ladder not to be used as working platform
4.3 The distance between the rung preferably
should not be more than 300 mm.
4.4 No defect in rung like bend, crack etc.
4.5 All steps are properly fixed no bend or
damage of steps
4.6 Ladder rubber shoe at foot should be available
without worn out or damage.
4.7 No kind of make shift (modification)
arrangements should be made in the ladder.
4.8 Two ladders should not be joined with rope
and used for extending purpose
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2. Straight Ladder
1. Ladder to be made of Aluminium material as per
IS 3696 -1987(Part - 1) and IS 3696-1991 (Part -2)
2. No wooden or bamboo Ladders allowed at sit
3. In case of presence of existing electrical
installation, FRP Ladders must be used.
[Link] must be ensured while procuring and
usage of ladders
a) The distance between the rungs preferably
should not be more than 300 mm.
b) No defect in rung like bend, crack etc.
c) All steps are properly fixed on bend or damage
of steps.
d) Ladder rubber shoe at foot should be available
without worn out or damage.
e) No kind of make shift (modification)
arrangements should be made in the ladder.
f) Two ladders should not be joined with rope and
used for extending purpose.
g)Ladder over all height should not be beyond 6 m.
While using the ladder "" 3"" point contact to be
ensured.
h)Ladder not to be used as working platforms
i) Apply the four to one rule; ladder should be one
foot from the wall for every four feet of height

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EDGE PROTECTION
Specification for Edge Protection
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998
Minimum HSE Requirement for Edge Protection
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photograph
1 Edge Protection Requirement
1. Edge protection will be provided to a minimum
height of 1200mm
2. Incorporate a toe board with a minimum
height of 150mm capable of preventing materials
falling, with no gap below
3. Mid rail to be erected at a height of 550mm
from the flooring level
4. Be a continuous construction.
5. Be erected maintained and dismantled by
competent person.
6. Be inspected prior to use and after alteration,
repair, maintenance, adverse weather or periods
of use in excess of 7 days. Inspection must be
conducted by a competent person and a record
kept.
7. Be provided to a higher standard where
additional hazard are identified, e.g. adjacent
public areas/ project interface (walkways, road
and offices), specific work activities, height of
building exposed location etc.
8. Impact load test, 90 Kg load in any direction
to be conducted.
9. Vertical post 1.2 mtr, Sq flange at bottom
with 4 holes, M10 fasteners is required

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TOWER CRANE
Specification for Operation of Tower Crane (Including Installation and Dismantling)
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998 Chapter VII
Minimum HSE Requirement for Tower Crane
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photograph
1 Pre-installation activity:
1. Tower crane erection work to be carried out by
Mechanized method - in case of tandem lifting; the lifting
method / plan should be verified and approved by
competent authority.
2. In case Mechanized method is not feasible due to local
site conditions prior approval is to be obtained for
manual method of erection from EHS & PM
3. Tractor should not be used for any kind of pulling or
lifting activities
4. All lifting tools & tackles (Slings, D- shackles, derrick,
pulley, wire rope slings & crane itself) should have 3rd
party test certificate. Only telescopic joint type (splicing)
derrick must be used. Flange type joints are not
permitted.
Tower crane Erection
5. Crane & other vehicles should be operated by only a
competent / experienced license holders
6. Guide ropes shall be provided for preventing load from
swinging.
7. All workmen shall be screened for medical fitness for
height work.
8. Only trained and competent persons shall be deployed
for working at height.
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2. Height work (Tower Crane )
1. Life lines and fall arrestor shall be provided
* Horizontal lifeline (standard EN-795)
* Vertical lifeline ,Rope grab type fall arrestor (Standard
EN 353)
2. Appropriate PPE's such as Full body harness (work
positioning belt), helmet (chin strap is tied properly),
cotton gloves & safety shoes shall be used.
3. For ascending / descending during Tower erection
'Grab' type fall arrestor (with 14-16 mm rope) must be
used. The person should ascend & descend using step
bolt
4. For horizontal life line 25 mm PP rope must be used
5. Only double lanyard 'Full Body Harness' must be used
for height work.
6. Hooks with signs of opening, cracking, bending, arc
burns and corrosion should not be used
7. Ensure safety latches are in good condition &
operation for all lifting devices
8. Binocular may be used for checking safety latches of
lifting tools when mounted at height
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LIFTING TOOLS AND TACKLES
Specification for Lifting Tools and Tackle
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998 Chapter VII
Minimum HSE Requirement for Lifting Tools and Tackle
S. No Description Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photograph
1. Chain Pulley Block 1. All the lifting tools should be inspected and
certified by third party person authorized by the
MDL approved agency
[Link] to be checked & free from for gouges,
nicks, arc burns, twisted & bent links and
corrosion
3. To ensure lifting wheel is free from foreign
material, wear and corrosion & dead end pins
for wear, tightness and corrosion.
4. Hooks with signs of opening, cracking,
bending, arc burns not allowed at site
5. Ensure safety latches for condition & smooth
operation.
2. Chain Sling / Web Chain Sling
Sling 1. Not to use the sling if it is stretched or wear
exceeds 15% of link diameter
2. Hook should not be used if it is
opened formore than 15% of normal thorat
openings Synthetic Web Sling
1. Not to use slings if missing or illegible sling
identification with, Acid or caustic burns,
Broken or worn stiches, Wear & elongations
exceeds the amount recommended by
manufacturer, Knots in any part of the sling
2. Sling must be inspected and certified by
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3. Shackle /Wire Rope D Shackle
1. D shackle with eye & pin holes stretched
(elongation) & worn out should not be used
2. Bent shackle indicates excessive side loading
and should not be used
3. All pins must be straight and all screw pins
must be seated properly
4. Wire rope with severe corrosion & localized
wear on outside, one third reduction in outer
wire diameter & broken wires should not be
used
5. D Shackles & wire ropes must be inspected
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THIRD PARTY INSPECTION
Third Party Inspection
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998
Minimum HSE Requirement for Third Party Inspection
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Table
1. Third Party Inspection
3rd party inspection shall be conducted by the
approved vendors [Competent Person] only. The
inspection of the plant &equipment shall be ensured
as per the attached table. Valid Authorization of
Competent Person is must while conducting TPI.
In case of Concrete Pump certificate from OEM /
Manufacturer yearly basis require. Pipeline thickness
to be / can be tested by P&M dept on monthly basis.
Ultrasonic Testing machine [Calibrated]. Log Book to
be maintained. Numbering on pipeline & bends
must.

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SAFETY NET
Specification for Safety Net
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998 Chapter XVI
Minimum HSE Requirement for Safety Net
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement
1. Safety Net Requirement
1. Safety Net for Double layer
(Horizontal)
a. First Layer – 2.5mm braided
machine knotted mesh 30mm x
30mm
b. Second layer – 120 GSM 30 x 30 mm
monofilament
c. Border rope : 12mm x 12mm

2. Safety Net for Double layer

(Vertical)
a. First Layer – 2.5mm braided
machine knotted mesh 50mm x
50mm
b. Second layer – 120 GSM
monofilament
c. Border rope : 12mm x 12mm

3. Safety Net for Triple layer

a. First Layer – 5mm braided
square mesh size 100mm x
100m
b. Second layer – 2.5mm
braided machine knotted mesh
35mm x 35mm
c. Third Layer – 120 GSM
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monofilament
d. Border rope 12mm x 12mm
3. Tie cords shall be fixed 2m
long at each corner, and 1m
long alongside of net, equally
spaced at not more than 75cm
interval
4. The material net need to be
fixed on top of personnel
protection net to meet the
requirement of IS 11057: 1984
5. All rope should have test
certificate.
2. Horizontal Safety Net
1. Double layer horizontal safety
net shall be installed at 6m
Height from ground level and
remain permanent till
completion of building activity
2. The additional net need to be
installed as slab work progress,
ensure that the distance from
top slab to underneath
horizontal net should not be
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3. Vertical Safety net
1. Vertical safety net shall be
installed by erection of platform
across periphery of the building
about 2m from the surface of
the building.
2. Installation of safety net by
erecting bracket at top two
floor below the ongoing slab.
3. Vertical Safety net ongoing
slab shall be extended up to 1.5
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MAN MATERIAL HOIST
Specification for Operation of Man Material Hoist (including Installation and Dismantling)
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998 Chapter VII
Minimum HSE Requirement for Man Material hoist
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photograph
1. Man Material Hoist Requirement
1. Hoist shall be erected by experienced
personunder the supervision of P&M In
charge
2. Hoist shall be anchored to the building. Pull out
test of anchor to be carried out
3. Biometric system to be provided in hoist, so that
only authorized person will operate it
4. Expiry date of emergency / parachute brake to
be marked on it. To be discarded after 5 years
5. Hoist shall be protected by a substantial
enclosure to prevent someone from being struck
by any moving part of the hoist or falling down
the hoist way
6. Gates shall be provided at all landings,
including ground level. Every gate in the lift-shaft
shall be fitted with efficient inter-locking devices
to ensure that the gate cannot be opened except
when the cage is at the landing. Similarly, the
cage cannot be moved away from the landing
until the gate is closed
7. The cage shall reach the nearest landing place
so that the person can get out of the cage in the
event of power failure
8. The control shall be arranged so that the hoist
can be operated from one position only.
9. Hoist operator shall be trained and competent
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10. Safe working load to the hoist shall be
clearlymarked in the Cage.
11. Hoist shall be inspected weekly by P&M
in charge and thoroughly examined every 6
monthby a competent person
12. Upper and lower limit switches shall be always
be kept operational
[Link] switch, Emergency Alarm and
Emergency lamp shall be provided on the
platform
[Link] illumination shall be provided on
the platform
15Load limiting device shall be provided on the
hoist
16Communication system like telephone shall
be provided which can be used in case of
emergencies
17. Emergency brake system like centrifugal
forcebrake, shall be incorporated in the hoist.
Such a brake system shall hold the platform
from moving, if the main brake fails

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ROPE SUSPENDED PLATFORM
Specification for Rope Suspended Platform
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998 Chapter VII
Minimum HSE Requirement for Rope Suspended Platform
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photograph
1. Rope Suspended platform Requirement
1. Rope Suspended Platform for façade installation
works shall be inspected and certified by third party as
per local regulations before use.
2. Valid manufacturer’s certificate & warranty must be
submitted to SWD for acceptance. (If applicable)
3. Rope Suspended platform operator shall be
trained and competent. He must do daily
inspection of RSP before start of shift
4. The contractor must submit a detailed installation &
protection plan and SWMS for erection of the Rope
suspended platform to SWD Project Manager for
approval.
5. Overhead protection shall be provided.
6. Safe working load to the Rope suspended platform
shall be clearly parked.
7. Load limit device switches, Operating switches,
Emergency stop switch & Communication system shall
be provided on the Rope suspended platform.
8. Anti Swag Restriction (Safety lock ) are provided at
both side of RSP.
9. Guardrail and Toe board are provided as
permanufacture specification.
10. Lock on Counter Weights.
11. Separate life line & fall arrestor device
to each operator

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CUT OUT PROTECTION
Specification for Cut Out Protection
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998
Minimum HSE Requirement for Cut Out Protection
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photograph
1. Cut out protection Requirement
1. Cut out up to 1000mm wide are to
have structural mesh (3x3) out of
waste re- bars, cast across the cut out
fixed down with a “Caution – Falling
Hazard” notice in all relevant language.
Cover the cut out area with Safety net.
Should take dead weight of 300 kg in
center. Locking arrangement to avoid
movement.
2. Cut out over 1000mm & more wide
in any direction are to have a hand &
mid railwith minimum height 1200 mm
and toeboard 150 mm all around the
Cut out protection up to 1000 Cut out protection over 1000
cut out in addition to MS Mesh
mm wide mm wide
mention in point 1. Cover the cut out
area with safety net.
3. Lift Shaft : Ensure at every 9
meters the safety net is provided.
With pipe frame OR Eye Bolt & wire
rope with D Clamp.

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POLLUTION PREVENTION
Specification for Pollution Prevention
Legal Requirement – The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 & various Rules
Minimum HSE Requirement for Pollution Prevention
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photograph
1. "Prevention of Pollution Requirement
1. The Contractor shall prevent pollution arising
from the disposal or spilling of sewage,diesel,
fuel oil and liquid mud, from the disturbance of
natural dust, aggregate dust, or cement dust.
The Contractor shall take all reasonable
precautions to control the noise levels generated
by construction equipment and mobile vehicles
used for muck handling and disposal as per the
applicable local regulations and such as to not
cause inconvenience to the neighbors or other
partsof the site. Bund wall protection for concrete pump
2. Selection of ventilation fans (if applicable asper
the Owner’s Representative) shall be subject to
the approval of the Owner’s Representative and
the same shall be provided with proper acoustics
and/or silencers so as to maintain the noise level
below the applicable level as dictated by the local
regulations and such as to not cause
inconvenience to the neighbors or other partsof
the site.
3. Dust generation at the site shall be
suppressed by suitable methods such as periodic
water spray to the satisfaction of the
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4. Bund wall protection with sump pit provision for concrete pump and chemicalstore
yard.
5. Oil spill kit shall be available for spillagecontrol
6. All construction vehicles should have thetyres / wheel washed before exiting the site.
7. Trucks carrying excavated muck shall be adequately water sprinkled & covered to prevent
any spillage ofmuck on the roads while transporting the same to the locations of disposal.
8. The Contractor shall make provision/arrangements, at his own costs andexpenses, for the
discharge or disposal of all water and waste products howsoever arising from the Works and
temporary works, up to apoint within the site as specified by the
Owner’s Representative and the method ofdisposal shall be to the satisfaction of the
Owner’s Representative. The disposal fromthat point outside the site / scrap yard will be the
responsibility of the Contractor.
9. The contractor should take adequate care and precautions to ensure that no large solid
or liquid waste is discharged in to the drainage system thereby hampering the working of
the system.
10. Contractor will be responsible to maintain the drainage system and associated cost will
be borne by the contractor and the contractorshall also be liable to adhere to effluent
standards as mandated by the local applicable
rules laid down by the statutory authorities.
11.C&D waste to be disposed as per C&D waste Rules, 2016
[Link] waste [i.e. Bio Medical, Municipal, Plastic, Battery, Ewaste, Sewage] to be disposed
off as per the National, State & Local rules, notification, guidelines.
13 Anti smog guns to be provided & operated as per the Govt guidelines. Records to be
maintained as per Owner’s advise.
14 Dust sensors for PM2.5, PM10 & AQI to be fixed on sites.
15 Camera fencing & connecting it with cloud to State Pollution Control board’s portal is must
along with dust sensor.
16 Env audit of site to be conducted on biweekly basis (Twice in a month) thru a consultant &
report to be uploaded on State PCB’s web site
17 Covering all const material with green net on site.
Bund wall for chemical
18 Covering entire building façade with net
storage
19 STP’s treated water to be used for construction purpose.
20 Before starting excavation top fertile soil of 200 mm to be removed & stored separately
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
Specification for Waste Management
Legal Requirement – Various National, State & Local Rules for Waste Management
HSE Requirement for Waste Management
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement Indicative Photograph
1. Waste Management Requirement
1. All waste must be labelled and stored in adesignated
hazardous waste storage are identified with colour
coding and appropriate signage.
2. Keep liquid hazardous waste in a dedicated area,
enclosed with a secondarycontainment to contain
spills and leaks.
3. The storage area must be well [Link]
from direct sunlight and other adverse weather
condition.
4. Spill clean-up equipment must be readilyavailable.
5. Maintain an inventory of the hazardouswaste
(including MSDS) on premises and where they are
stored.
6. Hazardous wastes to be labelled must be
transported and disposed through approved State
PCB / CPCB vendor with mandate 7 pages.

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Maintenance of WORKER CAMP
Specification for Labour Camp Health and Safety
Legal Requirement – BOCW Rules, 1998. Contract Labour Act, 1970 & State Rules etc
Minimum HSE Requirement for Labour Camp Health and Safety
S. No Minimum HSE Requirement
1. Labour Camp Safety Requirement
1. Gas cylinders or kerosene cooking devices are NOT permitted in the residential area of labour camp. For cooking facilities, a separate cooking area has to
be earmarked which is located on ground level, is easily accessible, well ventilated and fire extinguishers are available close to its entrypoint. This cooking
area should preferably be physically separated from the residential areas of the labor camp.
2. If labor camp is located within permanent structure, no gas cylinder or kerosene cooking devices is allowed inside the permanent structure and separate
temporary shed, outside permanent structure, is to be earmarked for cooking facilities. In case, temporary cooking area is not feasible dueto space constraints,
it is to be ensured that the cooking area is located on ground floor of the permanent structure in well- ventilated area and all cooking occurs at that location
only. Fire extinguishers should be provided close to this cooking area
3. Each dormitory bedroom within the worker’s quarters shall be compartmented with minimum 1-hours fire rated compartment wall
4. A fire point such as Fire Hose reel with portable fire extinguishers of ABC rating each shall be provided at a designated location which is closestin labour
camp periphery, by the contractor for any fire emergency. Minimum distance between any 2 extinguishers should be 15 mtrs.
5. A designated assembly point shall be provided in labour camp for emergency evacuation process during an emergency.
6. Accommodation to be provided for workers in well ventilated rooms. Minimum 40 sq feet per person. Sufficient mobile charging points in rooms.
7. Recreation facilities (Sports, TV room), Barber Shop, Grocery Shop
8. Pest control (Mosquitos, Flies, Vermin’s, Roaches, rodents etc.) need to be conduct on regular intervals or as and when required.
9. Fogging and disinfection is done on regular basis to control mosquitoes and other flies.
10. Mosquito nets & blankets in winter season need to be provided for workers.

Labour Camp Safety Requirement

11. Ensure water is not allowed to stagnate in living areas which could potentially be a breeding ground of mosquitos.
12. Quality drinking water to be provided. Water quality tests are conducted frequently / quarterly as per IS : 10500
13. Health Monitoring in camps need to be conduct on regular basis to encourage and motivate workers in adopting safe and hygienic practices inlabor
camp.
14. Washroom Facilities need to be provided in the workers accommodation. Separate for Male & closed for Female labours with sufficient distance in between.
Crèche required if female worker deployed minimum 25 or more.
15. Certified First Aiders and First Aid Boxes need to be provided.
16. Strictly follow Substance Abuse policy. Alcohol, Gutka, Unauthorized drugs, etc. is banned in worker accommodation.
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17. Strictly follow Smoking in banned in all workplaces/accommodations. Designated Smoking booths are allowed with all precautionary measures.
18. Thermo water jugs of various quantity shall be provided at site to carry drinking water for workers
19. Provision of Energy Health Drink during summer season.
20. Strictly follow Do’s and Don’ts (Camp Rules)
21. Full time 24x7 Camp Boss, Electrician, Plumber, Housekeeping team & Security to be provided.
22. Packaged / Mobile STP to be provided in labor camp. Treated water after testing to be used for sprinkling, gardening or construction purpose.

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PENALTY FOR HSE VIOLATIONS

The Contractor shall organize his operations in a workman like manner and take all necessary precautions to provide safety and prevent accidents on the site by
eliminating all possible hazards which can put any persons and property at risk. The same is applicable to his sub-Contractor/s, if any. Any accident, taking place
during the tenure of the Contract, causing any injury to the life of any individual shall be treated as breach of provisions of the safety clause of the Contract and
the Contractor will be liable for the recovery of damages by the Employer as given below.

For failure to maintain clear access and hygienic conditions for work, penalties will be levied as per following Penalty chart.

Sr. No Safety Violation / Indiscipline Risk Fine (Rs) Structure Immediate Action
(a) Working at height above 2m inside
the building without Full body Worker to be allowed to work only
harness, (b) working on external Per after use of full body harness and
1 Fatality 5000/-
face of the buildingand inside the Person slider fall arrester mechanism in
shaft above 3m from theground Per both the cases (a)and (b).
without individual slider fall observati
arrester mechanism with anchored on
PP rope for each worker /
supervisor
2 Rotating parts of machine kept exposed Amputation/Loss of body 1000/- Per Rotating parts of the machinery to
parts Observation be guarded within 24hrs.
Bare wires inserted in socket, more Electrocution/fire/shor Electrical connection to be
3 than two joints, cable on ground, tcircuit 5000/- Per disconnected by electrician
improper capacity of cable, other Observation tillrectified
electrical hazard
4 Labour working without safety helmet Head injury 1000/- Per Person Helmet to be provided immediately
Per Obs.

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5 Labour working without safety shoes Foot injury 1000/- Per Person Safety shoes to be provided
Per Obs. immediately
6 Labour working without reflective jacket Injury to labor. Non- 1000/- Per Person Reflective jackets to be provided
visibility Per Obs. immediately

7 Vehicle operator without valid license Accident and legal 5000/- Per Person Stop the vehicle until operator
requirement Per Obs. submitting the license
Operating/reversing heavy vehicles & Signal man to be provided with
8 Accident 2000/- Per
machinery without signal man Observation vehicle Immediately

9 Labour found cooking inside labour camp Fire 5000/- Per Cooking to be done in separate
room Observation cooking area provided

10 Contractors allowing outsider (not Unauthorized entry Per

working at site) to stay in labour camp 10000/- Observation Remove the outsider immediately
room, allocated to them
Leaving power supply on inside room, Ensure no electrical power supply
11 Wastage of energy 1000/- Per
while leaving the room in labour camp. Observation between 9 am to 5 pm in labour
Camps. Allowed in certain cases
12 Not using slider fall arrestor with polyamide Fall of Person 5000/- Per Person Per Provide fall arrestor with polyamide
rope. In Shafts, Tower Cranes etc Obs. rope immediately

13 Equipment’s are operated without required Legal requirement 5000/- Per Equipment to be stopped till Third
Third Party Certificate Observation Party Certificate issued

14 Using Lifting/gears without 3rd party Legal requirement 5000/- Per Use of lifting / gears to be stopped
certification Observation till Third Party Certificate issued

15 Using defective equipment at site Injury 2000/-

Per Observation Stop equipment till defect is
rectified
16 Entering & working at site after alcohol Accident 5000/- Per Person Per Remove from site immediately
consumption Obs.
17 Urinating at undesignated area Un hygienic condition 1000/- Per Person Per Warning to be given
Obs.

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18 Working without Permit to Work Accident 2000/- Work to be stopped till permit issued
Per Observation
19 Failure to comply with safety instructions Accident 1000/- Per Observation Stop the work until comply the
and rules at site safety instruction

20 Failure to comply with site safety rules Accident 1000/- Per Observation Stop the work until comply the site
specified in EHS Manual safety rules in EHS Manual

21 Failure to attend/conduct TBTs/ EHS Noncompliance of EHS 1000/- Per Observation To be started immediately
Meeting & Training norms

22 Blocking emergency exit route /access Non availability of access

/egress /walkway with materials or duringnormal or emergency 2000/- Per Observation Access to be cleared immediately
equipment’s

23 Horse play/assault on others Injury to person 1000/-

Per Observation Remove from site immediately
24 Not deploy required safety staff Noncompliance of EHS 15000/- Per Month Required EHS Staff to be provided
Requirement immediately
25 Railing not provided to scaffold or platform Fall of person or material 1000/- Per Observation Provide railing within two hours.
at top maycause even fatality
26 Fire extinguishers not provided for hot jobs. Fire 2000/-
Per Observation Provide extinguishers immediately.
27 Flashback arrestor not provided for gas Explosion of gas cylinders 5000/- Per Provide flash back arrestor within two
cutting machine Observation hours
28 Welding shield /goggles and hand glovesnot Loss of eyesight 1000/- Per Provide all the PPE’S immediately.
provided for hot jobs. Observation
29 Life-line or barricading not provided at Fall of person may even 5000/- Per Provide immediately
periphery area leads to fatality Observation
30 Proper cross-bracing not provided to Collapse of scaffolding may 5000/- Per Provide scaffolding within 24 hrs.
scaffold. even leads to fatality Observation

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31 Scaffolding is not braced properly to fixed Collapse of scaffolding may 5000/- Per Provide support immediately.
structure. even leads to fatality Observation

32 Structure of winch machine is not braced Collapse of structure may 5000/- Per Provide support immediately.
Properly to fixed structure. even leads to fatality Observation

33 Labour found smoking or chewing tobacco, Fire/health and hygiene 1000/- Per Person Per Cigarettes/tobacco/gutkha to be
Gutka at site Obs. submitted immediately.
34 Entry to site without valid I.D and safety Low awareness on basic 5000/ Per Person Per Inform to safety department and
Induction. safety rules. Obs. induct the labour within 24 hrs.

35 Vehicles exceeding speed limits of10km/hr Severe accident 1000/- Per Counseling of driver by security team
Observation
36 Non Compliance to Legal Requirements Legal obligations Immediate compliance to the legal
as per BOCW act and Maharashtra 5000/- Per requirement.
contract labour regulations Act Observation
37 Poor housekeeping, Poor access and Accidents / Fatality Rectification of any such situation
ladders, Poor maintenance of roads, within the given time frame by the
working platforms and access to various Per Observation contractor otherwise Employer to
level- un hygienic or un healthy situation 3000/- Deploy own resources and rectify.
atcamps, toilets and working
The charges as per contract will be
Areas charged to the contractor apart from
the penalty of Rs 3000 per case.
38 Contractor not reporting incident or near Reoccurrence of same 5000/- Per Observation Investigation and CAPA by contractor
miss to Owner, Client Incident
39 Unauthorized interference or damaging Increase in risk level 5000/- Per
safety equipment / setup. Observation Rectification and reinstallation

40 Reliever not provided in absence of No control on site 10000/- per Till replacement given by the contractor
Contractor’s HSE Lead more than 7 day OR till Safety Lead resumes the duty
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Additionally,

In cases of hospitalization or fatality which is caused on account of any work in the said contractor’s scope OR caused by any workman/sub-
contractor employed by the Contractor, the liability of the Contractor shall include but not be limited to the following:-

1. Incident of hospitalization exceeding 48 hours but not leading to death: Penalty of Rs. 50,000/- per case or 125% of hospitalization expenses,
whichever is higher. In case there are more than three such cases occurring on a given site under the same contractor, the said amount shall
be increased by 100% for future incident. Further, all hospitalization expenses and lost wages by the hospitalized workman will be
reimbursed in full by the Contractor.
2. Incident leading to death: Penalty of Rs. 200,000/- per case. In case of more than one such case occurring on a given site under the same
contractor, the said amount shall be increased by 100% for future incidents OR the Contract may be terminated (as per the sole discretion of
the Owner’s Representative). In any case of any fatality, the contractor shall reimburse an additional sum of at least Rs. 200,000/- to the
victim’s family as one-time compensation, within 30 days of the fatality occurring – this would be in addition to any statutory compensation
payable by the Contractor to the family of the deceased.
3. Not reported incident, Near Miss or First Aid case to SWD Rs. 10,000 per Incident.
4. Unresolved safety memo in given timeframe: Rs. 500 per unresolved memo / NC
5. Contractor must provide house keeping team 10 % of total strength every day with different colour helmet & jacket OR Dangri suit. Contractor if fail to
provide, Owner will get the work done at the risk & cost (actual + 25 %) of contractor’s running or final bill (Retention amount).

For failure to maintain clear access and hygienic conditions for work and labour camps, following will be the penalties:

1. 1st major observation: No penalty. Rectification to be completed within 48 hours.

2. 2nd major observation: Penalty of Rs. 50,000/-. Rectification to be completed within 7 days
3. 3rd or major observation: Penalty of Rs. 100,000/- per observation. Rectification to be completed within 7 days

In case the Contractor fails to provide necessary PPE required for each activity as required or any other required safety obligation then the same
shall be completed by the Employer and 125% of the cost incurred will be debited from the Contractor’s Running Account or the Final Bill.

The penalty shall be imposed at the immediate next payment cycle. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract, the Employer shall have
the right to set-off/adjust from any amounts payable by the Employer to the Contractor. All the penalties are exclusive of taxes.

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