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HSE PLAN
HSE Policy
OASIS HSE Policy Statement
The company will maintain a vigorous loss prevention program to ensure that high safety standards are enforced on site control injury damage and fire.
OASIS management is convinced that accidents causing injuries to people, damage to property or loss of product can be largely prevented by adopting a positive loss prevention program.
OASIS management is convinced that accidents causing injuries to people, damage to property or loss of product can be largely prevented by adopting a positive loss prevention program.
Loss Prevention Program
The Primary objective of this program is to have an effective control of injuries and losses in the construction work. All supervisory personnel will be instructed to be
always vigilant and to use their best efforts to ensure the safety of each employee, Protection of equipment and property under their supervision.
Project Goals related to Health, safety and Environment
OASIS hereinafter referred to as OASIS, believes that the safety and health of all personnel are important elements in building and maintaining productivity.
OASIS has adopted a Loss presentation program to guide and encourage all its workers and sub-contractors to strive for high level of safety performance. This procedure elaborates OASIS goals related to health, safety environment.
OASIS has adopted a Loss presentation program to guide and encourage all its workers and sub-contractors to strive for high level of safety performance. This procedure elaborates OASIS goals related to health, safety environment.
Management Statement of commitment to Health, Safety and Environment.
Oasis will comply with all required standards for health, safety and environment. This commitment shall be at each and every level of company.
Designated safety Representative
Oasis shall designate a Safety Engineer who will be responsible to implement, monitor, and audit the HSC programs, This safety representative shall have a back
ground in safety and knowledge of industrial safety rules and practices.
Safety Training
Oasis shall prepare and implement a safety training program before commencing any work. The same program shall be given to sub-contractor’s work force. The
program shall include but not limited to Client plant safety rules and emergency procedure, personnel protective equipment, tools and equipment, work permit
program, house keeping, fire presentation etc. Oasis shall also communicate to their employees and health hazard associated with this job.
Awareness Program
Oasis shall effective employee safety awareness program to create and maintain awareness in heath and safety activities among the work force. Typical activities shall include educational programs on selected topics.
Personal Protective Equipment
Each employee of Oasis shall be provided with necessary personal protective equipment relevant to the job.
OASIS Incident Reporting System
OASIS’s incident reporting system shall conform to Client reporting requirements. A preliminary report shall be written an attached to the incident report with a
recommendation and all necessary steps to prevent it from requiring. Oasis shall encourage all employees to submit incident reports.
Injury Statistics
Oasis shall submit monthly safety reports in the format required by Client.
Safety audit Program
Oasis and its sub-contractors employees are expected to under safety program/procedures. To verify this, monthly audit shall be conducted, the record shall be
maintained.
Incentive Program
Oasis shall motivate their employees have training to provide appropriate level of safety awareness suitable to general construction safety environment.
Incentive Program
Oasis shall motivate their employees have training to provide appropriate level of safety awareness suitable to general construction safety environment.
General safety Rules
• Be alert for unsafe work methods or unsafe conditions. Either correct them or report to your supervisor immediately.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment required for the job, hard hat, safety shoes and safety glasses shall be worn at all times on the job site and fabricationmaterials yard.
• Refrain from horseplay and practical jokes./
• Report all injuries however minor it may be.
• Provide clean and safe work areas.
• Be sure your footing is secure. Watch where you step.
• Keep control of your movement at all times. Don’t get in an awkward position.
• Don’t b let tripping hazard exist. Maintain good housekeeping.
• Plan your work. Avoid repetitions.
• Use the right kind of tools for the job.
• Ask for assistance whenever required.
• Walk; don’t run unless it is an emergency.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment required for the job, hard hat, safety shoes and safety glasses shall be worn at all times on the job site and fabricationmaterials yard.
• Refrain from horseplay and practical jokes./
• Report all injuries however minor it may be.
• Provide clean and safe work areas.
• Be sure your footing is secure. Watch where you step.
• Keep control of your movement at all times. Don’t get in an awkward position.
• Don’t b let tripping hazard exist. Maintain good housekeeping.
• Plan your work. Avoid repetitions.
• Use the right kind of tools for the job.
• Ask for assistance whenever required.
• Walk; don’t run unless it is an emergency.
Safety Responsibilities
Project Management
Project Manager
Initiate the company’s policy for the control of injury, damage and fire.
Administers the policy him self or appoint a senior member of staff to do so.
Know the client plant HSE requirements and he relevant part of the Saudi Arab
Government Workmen’s Regulations, and ensure they are observed by the
company.
Ensure that all supervisors are qualified and they are receiving adequate and
appropriate training.
Make sure, at planning stages and throughout the contract, allowance is made for
suitable and sufficient equipment to enable the job to be done with minimum risk.
Coordinate safety activities between Client, subcontractors and any other
individual contractors who may be working on the same site.
Institute proper system for investigation, reporting and estimating the cost o0f
injury, property damage and fire loss. Initiate analysis to discover accident trends,
and promote action to prevent recurrence.
Reprimand any supervisor for
responsibilities allocated to him.
Set a personal example.
Construction manager/Superintendent
Understand the company’s safety policy and the responsibilities allocated to each
grade of supervision.
Know the Client plant HSE requirements relevant Saudi Arab Government
Workmen’s Regulations, and ensure that they are observed.
Determine the following at planning stage
The most appropriate order and method of performing the job.
Provide written instructions to establish work methods, hazards at each stage, and
indicate precautions to be adopted.
Check over work methods and precautions with supervision before work starts.
Create safety awareness by promoting safety meetings, presentations, open forum
discussion and by implementing safety training.
Ensure that all accidents are reported to client.
Set a personal example.
Safety Engineer’s Responsibilities
Oasis shall appoint a Safety engineer, who will be in charge and will coordinate
the loss prevention program.
The safety engineer shall advise OASIS Management on the contractual
requirements for safety, health and environment. He will advice any
modifications to safety requirements and will be vigilant on ways and means to
improve existing work methods promoting safety.
OASIS has adopted a Loss presentation program to guide and encourage all its workers and sub-contractors to strive for high level of safety performance. This procedure elaborates OASIS goals related to health, safety environment.
OASIS has adopted a Loss presentation program to guide and encourage all its workers and sub-contractors to strive for high level of safety performance. This procedure elaborates OASIS goals related to health, safety environment.
The safety Engineer shall
Regularly inspect the site to ensure that only safe and clean areas of work are
maintained and all safety requirements are implemented.
Keep up to date with recommended codes of practice and safety literature and
will assist with training employees at all levels.
Correct and report unsafe acts and work conditions.
Recommend means of preventing recurrence.
Keep permanent records of all injuries and damages occurring on site..
Be a member of all incident investigation committees and will follow up all
incident recommendations..
Equipment Supervisor / Foreman
Ensure that all equipment purchase or hired is safe and fully efficient, is guarded
and equipped with safety devices, and has been subjected to all necessary tests.
and equipped with safety devices, and has been subjected to all necessary tests.
Make certain that operators and attendants are employed only on equipment for
which they have been thoroughly trained.
Check all periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance inspections are carried
out when due.
Attend properly all equipment defects and advice site management of the need
for any dangerous equipment to be taken out of service until properly repaired.
Foreman
Be familiar with safety requirements applicable to the work on which
subordinated workers are engaged.
Incorporate safety instructions in routine orders and see that they are obeyed.
Correct unsafe acts, such as horseplay or the taking unnecessary risks.
Ensure that new employees are properly instructed in precautions is to be taken
before they are allowed to start work.
Report unsafe conditions and defects in equipment.
Workers
Use the correct tools and equipment for the job. Use the proper PPE Provided.
Do nothing to endanger self and fellow workers.
Keeps tools in good conditions.
Refrain from abuse of safety devices, equipment and welfare facilities.
Report unsafe conditions and defects in equipment.
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
Oasis will take every measure to prevent damage to existing structures or Utilities at or
near the job site. OASIS will fully cooperate with client and other contractors working
in the vicinity of the job site.
Work Rules
Work Rules
All OASIS supervisory personnel, employees, agents, & its subcontractors at the job site
will have to abide by OASIS ’s safety policy, rules and regulations.
Safety Recognition & promotional program
Safety Recognition & promotional program
As stated in the HSE Policy, OASIS is quality and safety conscious Organization. It
recognizes the importance of health, Safety and environment and shall promote in the
Organization through awareness, manual, meetings, award and incentives.
Safety Meetings
Tool Box Meeting.
• The subject material should be pertinent to the work being performed.
• The meeting shall be conducted by each supervisor with his crew at a designated time using the subject material furnished.
• The meeting shall provide worker with the opportunity to ask questions regarding safety.
• The actual duration of the meeting may be 10 minutes.
Each Supervisor / foreman shall conduct weekly tool box meeting with his crew.
Employee shall be informed that their attendance is mandatory at the schedule weekly
tool box safety meetings. At this time question shall be asked and suggestion made
regarding the project safety program.
The tool box meeting should confirm to the following:
• The subject material should be typed, reproduced and distributed to each
supervisor.The tool box meeting should confirm to the following:
• The subject material should be pertinent to the work being performed.
• The meeting shall be conducted by each supervisor with his crew at a designated time using the subject material furnished.
• The meeting shall provide worker with the opportunity to ask questions regarding safety.
• The actual duration of the meeting may be 10 minutes.
As stated in the HSE Policy, OASIS is quality and safety conscious Organization. It
recognizes the importance of health, Safety and environment and shall promote in the
Organization through awareness, manual, meetings, award and incentives.
Supervisor’s Safety Meetings
• Review of the most frequently noted serious, non serious and repeated safety violations, including corrective action required by the responsible individual.
• Safety complaints to be resolved.
• Meeting should take place after every 15 days for 30 minute duration.
The meeting shall be conducted by Safety Engineer, Conform to the following
guidelines.
• TReview doctor’s reports to identify accidental cases, craft involved,
including prevention methods.• Review of the most frequently noted serious, non serious and repeated safety violations, including corrective action required by the responsible individual.
• Safety complaints to be resolved.
• Meeting should take place after every 15 days for 30 minute duration.
Pre- Construction Meetings
Beside regular safety meetings, safety affairs shall also be discussed in detail in
the weekly pre-construction meetings.
SProject Safety Committee
SProject Safety Committee
• Project Engineer
• Safety Engineer
This committee shall meet on monthly basis
The project safety committee will assist the job site in the recognition and
elimination of unsafe acts and conditions, which may lead to personal injury or
damage to property.
The project safety committee shall be composed of the following:
• a) Construction ManagerThe project safety committee shall be composed of the following:
• Project Engineer
• Safety Engineer
This committee shall meet on monthly basis
Safety Training
Introduction
An effective accident prevention program is an integral part of a proper job
performance. When people are trained to do their jobs correctly, they will do them
safely. Proper appreciation of accident prevention should be apart of all training.
Safety working practice is encouraged by teaching people the facts about accident’s
cause and indicating the preventive measures to be taken.
Safety Training Supervisor / Foreman, And key persons/Workers
The Law and safety:
• Statutory Requirements
• Appropriate regulations
• Duties of employee
• Statutory Requirements
• Appropriate regulations
• Duties of employee
Policy and Administration
• Effect incentives on accident prevention
• Human Relations
• Consolations
• Safety Engineers- Duties, Aims, Objectives
• Effect incentives on accident prevention
• Human Relations
• Consolations
• Safety Engineers- Duties, Aims, Objectives
Safety and Supervisor
• safety and efficient production go together
• Accidents affect morale and public relations.
• safety and efficient production go together
• Accidents affect morale and public relations.
Principle and Accident Prevention
• Accident and injury causes
• Attitude of management, supervisor, and operators.
• Method of achieving safe condition.
• Accident and injury causes
• Attitude of management, supervisor, and operators.
• Method of achieving safe condition.
Site Inspections
• The role of management.
• Hazard spotting.
• Recording Result.
• Follow up Procedures.
• Feedback.
• The role of management.
• Hazard spotting.
• Recording Result.
• Follow up Procedures.
• Feedback.
Site House keeping:
• Site Organization.
• Relationship of house keeping with accident.
• Site access.
• Equipment Storage.
• Material stacking.
• Material handling.
• Site Organization.
• Relationship of house keeping with accident.
• Site access.
• Equipment Storage.
• Material stacking.
• Material handling.
Health
• Hazard to health on site.
• Sanitation and welfare.
• Protective clothing.
• Hazard to health on site.
• Sanitation and welfare.
• Protective clothing.
Personal Protecting System:
• Eye, Face, Hands, Foot and leg.
• Respiratory protecting equipment.
• Eye, Face, Hands, Foot and leg.
• Respiratory protecting equipment.
Electricity:
• Appreciation of electrical hazard.
• Power tools.
• Arc welding.
• Low voltage system.
• Lighting and power system on site.
• Appreciation of electrical hazard.
• Power tools.
• Arc welding.
• Low voltage system.
• Lighting and power system on site.
Oxy-Acetylene Equipment:
• Cylinder storage and maintenance.
• Condition and maintenance of valves, regulators and gauges
• Pressure.
• Cylinder storage and maintenance.
• Condition and maintenance of valves, regulators and gauges
• Pressure.
Equipment:
• Accident related to moving part of the machinery.
• Appreciation of principle of guarding.
• Importance of regular maintenance
• Accident related to moving part of the machinery.
• Appreciation of principle of guarding.
• Importance of regular maintenance
Transportation:
• Transport to and from site.
• Hazard connected with the site transport.
• Dumper
• Tipping trucks.
• Movement from excavations.
• Transport to and from site.
• Hazard connected with the site transport.
• Dumper
• Tipping trucks.
• Movement from excavations.
Excavations:
• Method of shoring.
• Precaution while shoring.
• Precaution at the edge of excavations.
• Removal of shoring.
• Method of shoring.
• Precaution while shoring.
• Precaution at the edge of excavations.
• Removal of shoring.
Ladders and Scaffolding
• Hazards connected with the use of ladders.
• Maintenance and inspection.
• Types of Scaffold.
• Work on roof.
• Fragile materials.
• Opening in walls and roof.
• Fall protection- Use of full body harness and nets.
• Hazards connected with the use of ladders.
• Maintenance and inspection.
• Types of Scaffold.
• Work on roof.
• Fragile materials.
• Opening in walls and roof.
• Fall protection- Use of full body harness and nets.
Crane and other lifting device
• Hazards and accident prevention methods connected with the use of cranes
• Rigging and equipment.
• Rigging method and signaling.
• Access to crane.
• Hazards and accident prevention methods connected with the use of cranes
• Rigging and equipment.
• Rigging method and signaling.
• Access to crane.
Lifting Shackles:
• HSlings-Single and multiple legged.
• Safe working loads.
• Cause of failure.
• Maintenance and examinations.
• HSlings-Single and multiple legged.
• Safe working loads.
• Cause of failure.
• Maintenance and examinations.
Fire Prevention:
• Principal causes.
• Determining Fire.
• Understanding Fire chemistry.
• Fire fighting Equipment.
• Fire fighting Training..
• Principal causes.
• Determining Fire.
• Understanding Fire chemistry.
• Fire fighting Equipment.
• Fire fighting Training..
Communication
• Effective methods of communications (non-English)
• Method and preparation of reports.
• Safety Committee.
• Safety meetings.
• Effective methods of communications (non-English)
• Method and preparation of reports.
• Safety Committee.
• Safety meetings.
Safety Orientation Program
Safety Orientation Program
Since the majority of our employees originate from different parts of the world and many
of them may not have been previously exposed to stringent safety requirements, we
recognize the importance and need to undertake a p[period of orientation training for all
new employees. Records shall be maintained.
The following topics will be discussed during the training:
The following topics will be discussed during the training:
Saudi n laws and client requirements.
DWorking in client plant restricted area.
Smoking restriction in restricted area.
Saudi n Traffic regulation. Driving in client plant.
Operating cranes & heavy equipment.
Report Unsafe condition to your supervisor.
Report all injuries to your supervisor even though it is minor.
Client plant emergency procedures.
Importance of maintaining good house keeping.
Proper use of personal protective equipment.
Fire prevention and basic training in the use of fire extinguishers
Accident Investigation
Scope and Policy
It is a policy of OASIS to investigate accidents which involve OASIS personnel and
equipment.
The purpose if investigation is to identify contributing factors, based on which future preventing actions can be focused. In case of a serious accident OASIS management will appoint an investigating committee to determine the cause of the accident and provide remedies to preclude similar accidents in the future.
The purpose if investigation is to identify contributing factors, based on which future preventing actions can be focused. In case of a serious accident OASIS management will appoint an investigating committee to determine the cause of the accident and provide remedies to preclude similar accidents in the future.
Accident investigating procedure
• Accident and injury causes
When an accident of serious nature happens, OASIS management will appoint
an investigating committee to develop the facts surrounding it, and make
recommendations designed to prevent recurrence.
Data Connection:
The investigation committee shall immediately after the accident, start data
gathering; the data should be collected by interviews, testimony and written
statements.
Preliminary Report:
The accident investigation committee should submit their report at their first
meeting with the management.
Contents of investigation Report:
It is desire of the OASIS management to set a high standard of readability for our safety incident investigation reports without reducing the completeness of investigating committee activities. The report may be supplemented by attachments.
The report shall read clearly:
A Summary narrative clearly explains what happened. Finding through investigation the root cause of the incident Recommendation of the committee to eliminate or reduce recurrence
The report must have the consensus, and subsequently, the signature of all members of the committee. Accident investigation files shall be maintained during the course of the project.
Injury and damage reporting:
An immediate oral report will be, made followed by a written report within 24 hours to client in case of:
• Fatal Injuries.
• Injuries ON or OFF the site requiring medical attention that result in lost time.
• Damage to client equipment or property.
• Motor Vehicle collision.
• All fires.
• Environmental incident.
Contents of investigation Report:
It is desire of the OASIS management to set a high standard of readability for our safety incident investigation reports without reducing the completeness of investigating committee activities. The report may be supplemented by attachments.
The report shall read clearly:
A Summary narrative clearly explains what happened. Finding through investigation the root cause of the incident Recommendation of the committee to eliminate or reduce recurrence
The report must have the consensus, and subsequently, the signature of all members of the committee. Accident investigation files shall be maintained during the course of the project.
Injury and damage reporting:
An immediate oral report will be, made followed by a written report within 24 hours to client in case of:
• Fatal Injuries.
• Injuries ON or OFF the site requiring medical attention that result in lost time.
• Damage to client equipment or property.
• Motor Vehicle collision.
• All fires.
• Environmental incident.
Records
A record will be maintained for all the above and shall be available for inspection
at all times
Hazard identification Plan
Oasis shall prepare and submit a detailed Hazard Identification Plan after
conducting a tour with Company Representative.
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Responsibility
It is responsibility of every member to familiarize himself with the emergency
Procedure.
Action to be taken.
On being instructed that an emergency condition exists, or on hearing the
emergency or stop work alarm, every supervisor shall ensure that:
• All work is stopped at once.
• All equipment is shutdown.
• All men are evacuated to a pre determined assembly point, using wind director to determine evacuation route.
• A roll call is taken and every man is accounted for.
• No one shall be permitted to return to work until notification has been received from operation or hearing the “all clear” alarm and work permit has been renewed.
• All work is stopped at once.
• All equipment is shutdown.
• All men are evacuated to a pre determined assembly point, using wind director to determine evacuation route.
• A roll call is taken and every man is accounted for.
• No one shall be permitted to return to work until notification has been received from operation or hearing the “all clear” alarm and work permit has been renewed.
Contact after office hours:
Oasis shall give the company representative the name of the person and his
contact address and telephone no who may be contacted after working hours
in case of emergency involving OASIS ’s job or equipment. These telephone
numbers will be kept current and posted at the job site.
Help in Emergency
In the event of emergency situation help may be obtained by contacting the nearest
gate. This may be done:
• By telephone, dial the emergency number.
• By messenger, Send the messenger to the nearest telephone or main gate, whichever is the nearest.
• By telephone, dial the emergency number.
• By messenger, Send the messenger to the nearest telephone or main gate, whichever is the nearest.
House Keeping
House Keeping
A lay out of the material storage areas, site office, parking areas, stores etc.
Were planned in advance so as to afford safe access to the site for pedestrians,
vehicles and equipment.
The site shall be kept clean and free of the waste material and rubbish.
Materials shall be kept in designated storages areas until they are required to
use.
Working areas, roadways, access ways, stairways, scaffold platforms etc. shall
be kept free of unnecessary obstructions. Small tools, nuts and bolts, fitting
etc. shall be kept in suitable containers. Electric cables and welding hoses shall
be so placed that they do not cause tripping hazards.
Timber with protruding nails shall not be permitted any where in site since it
would cause a hazard.
Receptacles for scrap trash and waste material shall be provided, used and
emptied daily.
Large item of scrap shall be collected and removed at regular intervals.
All holes and gapes into which persons may fall shall be fenced off or securely
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Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention
Planning and Layout of the Construction Site.
• The layout of the temporary buildings shall be planned so as to minimize the
risk of fire spreading from one building to another.
• Space below temporary buildings shall be blocked off and not used for storage of materials.
• AAccess for the fighting appliances shall be provided and maintained throughout the site.
• Access to fire hydrants shall be maintained at all times.
• Combustible and flammable materials shall be stored in isolated locations, away from building and operating equipment.
• Where smoking is permitted, non combustible containers shall be provided for Cigarette butts.
• All containers for waste papers , trash etc shall be of non combustible material.
• Space below temporary buildings shall be blocked off and not used for storage of materials.
• AAccess for the fighting appliances shall be provided and maintained throughout the site.
• Access to fire hydrants shall be maintained at all times.
• Combustible and flammable materials shall be stored in isolated locations, away from building and operating equipment.
• Where smoking is permitted, non combustible containers shall be provided for Cigarette butts.
• All containers for waste papers , trash etc shall be of non combustible material.
Flammable Liquids
• Flammable liquids shall be stored and transported in approved metal safety
cans on which the contents are clearly marked.
• Flammable liquids shall not be stored in buildings unless such buildings have been specially designated and are suitably isolated.
• Transfer the flammable liquids from one container to another shall be done only when containers are electrically interred connected. Funnels shall be used to prevent spillage.
• Flammable liquids shall not be transferred from on container to another or other wise exposed to atmosphere within 20 meters of any ignition source.
• Equipment shall be refueled only when engines are stopped.
• Flammable liquids shall not be stored in buildings unless such buildings have been specially designated and are suitably isolated.
• Transfer the flammable liquids from one container to another shall be done only when containers are electrically interred connected. Funnels shall be used to prevent spillage.
• Flammable liquids shall not be transferred from on container to another or other wise exposed to atmosphere within 20 meters of any ignition source.
• Equipment shall be refueled only when engines are stopped.
Fire Extinguishers
• All fire Extinguishers must be of approved type.
• Fire Extinguisher provided shall be inspected and approved prior to starting work on site.
• Recharging, monthly inspection, tagging and Extinguishers shall be responsibility of OASIS .
• FA record of all Extinguishers shall be kept on site.
• Fire Extinguisher provided shall be inspected and approved prior to starting work on site.
• Recharging, monthly inspection, tagging and Extinguishers shall be responsibility of OASIS .
• FA record of all Extinguishers shall be kept on site.
Fire Fighting
• All employees shall be receive instruction in basic fire fighting techniques.
Reporting
• All fires, irrespective of size and nature shall be reported at once
Control of Ignition Sources
OASIS shall protect against Ignition of construction materials, lubricants, and fields on the job site:
• Control of Ignition Sources
• Smoking shall not be allowed on construction site (except in designated areas).
• Welding equipment, asphalt kettles, heating appliances and other necked flames or hot surfaces shall be segregated from combustible materials.
Keep an eye how a fire can start from the apparent source
First Aid facilities
First Aid facilities
Oasis shall provide first aid facilities for its employees.
The facilities shall include a medical and cabinet containing bandages, dressing, adhesive plasters and antiseptics.
The Cabinet shall be under the charge of the responsible person who shall ensure that it is well stocked at all times.
First aid facilities shall be under the charge of the male nurse who shall be familiar with first aid requirements and shall be exclusively assigned to the medical duties.
Oasis shall provide an emergency vehicle ambulance, properly marked at site to transport injured personnel to the nearest health care centre.
Contract shall be made with a local dispensary / hospital for the treatment if Oasis employees.
First Aid clinical Waste Disposal
Normal clinical waste along with the blood contaminated clinical waste will be collected in the double bags and will be disposed of as hazardous waste
The facilities shall include a medical and cabinet containing bandages, dressing, adhesive plasters and antiseptics.
The Cabinet shall be under the charge of the responsible person who shall ensure that it is well stocked at all times.
First aid facilities shall be under the charge of the male nurse who shall be familiar with first aid requirements and shall be exclusively assigned to the medical duties.
Oasis shall provide an emergency vehicle ambulance, properly marked at site to transport injured personnel to the nearest health care centre.
Contract shall be made with a local dispensary / hospital for the treatment if Oasis employees.
First Aid clinical Waste Disposal
Normal clinical waste along with the blood contaminated clinical waste will be collected in the double bags and will be disposed of as hazardous waste
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Oasis will provide and enforce the use of items of personal protective equipment listed as
follows:
• Use of hands gloves.• Use of safety goggles.
• Use of hearing protection where required.
• Use of face shields where necessary.
• Use of full body harness and life lines where/when required.
• Use of rubber boots where/when required.
Oasis shall arrange training in the use of PPE and ensure that it is properly maintained.
Welding and Cutting Equipment
Welding and Cutting Equipment
General
• TA work permit must be obtained before commencing any work in a restricted
area.
• Only qualified welders will be caring out welding jobs.
• All equipment shall be approved type and maintained in good condition.
• Adequate and approved fire fighting equipment shall be provided.
• Sparks shall not be permitted to fall on gas cylinders, flammable material or operating equipment.
• Combustible materials or drums which have contained flammable liquids shall not be used to support work to be welded or burned.
• Hoses and cables must not cause tripping hazards or be exposed to damage.
• Adequate ventilation shall be maintained in confined spaces.
• The area should be tested for presences of any flammable gas. If in running plant, time to time gas test will be required to be done.
• Only qualified welders will be caring out welding jobs.
• All equipment shall be approved type and maintained in good condition.
• Adequate and approved fire fighting equipment shall be provided.
• Sparks shall not be permitted to fall on gas cylinders, flammable material or operating equipment.
• Combustible materials or drums which have contained flammable liquids shall not be used to support work to be welded or burned.
• Hoses and cables must not cause tripping hazards or be exposed to damage.
• Adequate ventilation shall be maintained in confined spaces.
• The area should be tested for presences of any flammable gas. If in running plant, time to time gas test will be required to be done.
Oxygen and Acetylene Equipment
• Cylinders shall be transported, stored and used securely fixed in upright
position. They must never be rolled on their sides, dropped with the gauge
fitted. When not in use they shall be stored in a specially designated area with
valve caps on.
• When lifted by crane a cradle must be used.
• Flash back flame arrestors shall be used for hoses and torches to prevent ignition of gas sources upstream from the torch.
• Maximum permissible pressure for acetylene shall be 15 PSI
• Valves, gauges and regulators shall be kept free of oil and grease.
• A valve key shall be made available for each pair of cylinders.I
• Oxy- acetylene torches, hoses and regulators must be removed from confined spaces such as vessels, drums or excavations when not in use, to prevent accumulation of flammable gases.
• When lifted by crane a cradle must be used.
• Flash back flame arrestors shall be used for hoses and torches to prevent ignition of gas sources upstream from the torch.
• Maximum permissible pressure for acetylene shall be 15 PSI
• Valves, gauges and regulators shall be kept free of oil and grease.
• A valve key shall be made available for each pair of cylinders.I
• Oxy- acetylene torches, hoses and regulators must be removed from confined spaces such as vessels, drums or excavations when not in use, to prevent accumulation of flammable gases.
Electric Arc Welding Equipment
• Ground return clamps shall be attached to the work piece.
• Cables runs shall be assort as possible and joints made with approved connectors.
• Connection to the generator shall be of the plate and bolt type.
• Each generator shall be equipped with an approved type of fire extinguisher.
• Electrodes shall be removed from holders when not in use.
• Where necessary, flash screen shall be used to protect persons nearby from arc.
• Each generator shall be earth grounded to prevent accident shock hazard.
• Cables runs shall be assort as possible and joints made with approved connectors.
• Connection to the generator shall be of the plate and bolt type.
• Each generator shall be equipped with an approved type of fire extinguisher.
• Electrodes shall be removed from holders when not in use.
• Where necessary, flash screen shall be used to protect persons nearby from arc.
• Each generator shall be earth grounded to prevent accident shock hazard.
Hands and portable Power Tools
General
• Hand and power tools shall be adequate and suitable for the work to be done.
• They shall be properly inspected and maintained so that they are safe to use.
• Hand and power tool shall be used only by men who have been instructed in their use and have demonstrated their ability to use them safely.
• Power tool which have exposed rotating part shall be switched off and held until they have stopped revolving before being set down.
• All moving part of power tools, except those parts which must remain exposed for the efficient operation of the tool shall be surely guarded.
• All tools shall be disconnected from power supply (Air or electricity) before changing bits, saw blades, grinding wheels etc.
• Each generator shall be earth grounded to prevent accidental shock hazard..
Electric Tools
• The voltage for hand held electric tools shall not exceed 110V.
• Electric hand tools shall be properly grounded by the use of three core cables and 3 pin connectors. In case of 2 core cables, hand tools shall be double insulated.
• HAll connection shall be electrically and mechanically sound and properly insulated.
• Material to be drilled shall be firmly secured so that it cannot spin as the drill bites.br /> • The spring loaded guards and trigger switches and hand power saws shall be maintained in good working order.
Grinders
• Grinders shall be fitted with protective guards.
• Before fitting a wheel or disc, a check shall be made to ensure that RPM of a grinder does not exceed the maximum RPM of the wheel.
• Wheels and disc shall be fitted only by competent and experienced men.
Cartridges Operated tools
• combustible dusts.
• Tools shields/Guards shall be attached and used.
• Safety glasses, face shields and hearing protection shall be worn by operators.
• Area shall be restricted to authorized personnel only.
• Cartridges and tools will be stored separately in the storage unit. Loose cartridges will not be left on the job site or in the carrying case.
• Work permits shall be used in restricted areas.
• Log book inventory of issued and returned cartridges and tools shall be maintained.
Ladders
Ladders
Ladders shall be in good condition. Site made ladders and temporarily repaired
ladders shall not be permitted. Ladders shall not be painted.
Ladders used for electrical work shall be of non conductive materials.
Ladders used for access for scaffold, work areas or platform shall be at least 3 feet
above the step off point.
Ladders shall be placed on a firm level footing.
All ladders regardless of length shall be securely tied.
Do not use step ladders to gain access to roof or other elevated surface’s. Never
stand on top step or top of step ladder.
Only one man on ladder at a time.
Do not carry any tools or materials while ascending or descending a ladder. Lower
or raise tools or materials by a rope and/or bucket.
Scaffolding
Scaffolding
General
• Every work place shall be safe, of adequate dimensions, and have protection
against falls of men and materials.
• A safe means of getting to and from every work place shall be provided.
• Every work place and means of access shall have adequate lighting.
• Scaffolding shall be used for work which cannot be done safely from the ground or part of a structure.
• Where no safe place exists and the use of scaffolding is impractical; manbaskets, cradles, chairs, elevated platforms, safety harness or other approved access or protective equipment shall be used.
• Permanent decking, parts of structures, walkways etc. which men use in the course of their work, shall be fitted with guardrails at all edges from which they could fall more than 6 feet.
• A safe means of getting to and from every work place shall be provided.
• Every work place and means of access shall have adequate lighting.
• Scaffolding shall be used for work which cannot be done safely from the ground or part of a structure.
• Where no safe place exists and the use of scaffolding is impractical; manbaskets, cradles, chairs, elevated platforms, safety harness or other approved access or protective equipment shall be used.
• Permanent decking, parts of structures, walkways etc. which men use in the course of their work, shall be fitted with guardrails at all edges from which they could fall more than 6 feet.
Scaffolding
• CStandards and frames shall be pitches on steel base plates and place on timber
sole plates. All standards and frames shall be vertical.
• Ledgers shall be securely fixed to standards with 90 degree clamps and be horizontal.
• FAll scaffolding shall be adequately braced. Cross bracing on frame scaffolds shall be surely fixed.
• Scaffold of 6m or more in height shall be secured to a structure.
• The height of rolling and tower scaffolds shall not exceed four times the minimum base width unless securely tied.
• Rolling scaffolds shall be moved only by pushing and pulling. They should never be moved with men and materials on the platform.
• Scaffold shall not be overloaded.
• Scaffolds tagging procedure shall be followed.
• Workers shall use an attached ladder for climbing the scaffold.
• Do not drop or through materials from the scaffold. Use rope and bucket to lift object.
• Proper body harness shall be in use wherever required
• Ledgers shall be securely fixed to standards with 90 degree clamps and be horizontal.
• FAll scaffolding shall be adequately braced. Cross bracing on frame scaffolds shall be surely fixed.
• Scaffold of 6m or more in height shall be secured to a structure.
• The height of rolling and tower scaffolds shall not exceed four times the minimum base width unless securely tied.
• Rolling scaffolds shall be moved only by pushing and pulling. They should never be moved with men and materials on the platform.
• Scaffold shall not be overloaded.
• Scaffolds tagging procedure shall be followed.
• Workers shall use an attached ladder for climbing the scaffold.
• Do not drop or through materials from the scaffold. Use rope and bucket to lift object.
• Proper body harness shall be in use wherever required
Electrical Installation & Equipment
Electrical Installation & Equipment
• All appliances, equipment and materials used for temporary electrical installations
shall be constructed, installed, protected, used and maintained so as to prevent danger.
• All work on electrical equipment shall be carried out by or under the supervision of a qualified craftsman. Whenever possible the equipment shall be de-energized. There are special precautions, which must be taken for work on live equipment.
• Power in excess of 110V shall be transmitted by armored cables, which shall either be buried or strung up overhead.
• Trailing cables shall be positioned so as to minimize the risk of damage and to avoid tripping hazard.
• The voltage for hand-held tools and temporary lighting shall not exceed 110V.
• Equipment used in electrically classified areas shall be approved explosion proof type.
• Electrical tools and appliances shall be properly grounded by the use of 3 core cables and 3 pin connector.
• All connections shall be electrically and mechanically sound and properly insulated. Taped joints shall not be permitted. Connections to socket outlets shall be made with proper plugs.
• All temporary electrical circuits shall be GFCI protected
• All work on electrical equipment shall be carried out by or under the supervision of a qualified craftsman. Whenever possible the equipment shall be de-energized. There are special precautions, which must be taken for work on live equipment.
• Power in excess of 110V shall be transmitted by armored cables, which shall either be buried or strung up overhead.
• Trailing cables shall be positioned so as to minimize the risk of damage and to avoid tripping hazard.
• The voltage for hand-held tools and temporary lighting shall not exceed 110V.
• Equipment used in electrically classified areas shall be approved explosion proof type.
• Electrical tools and appliances shall be properly grounded by the use of 3 core cables and 3 pin connector.
• All connections shall be electrically and mechanically sound and properly insulated. Taped joints shall not be permitted. Connections to socket outlets shall be made with proper plugs.
• All temporary electrical circuits shall be GFCI protected
Cranes and Rigging Equipment
Cranes and Rigging Equipment
General
• All cranes, ”A” frames, side booms and items of equipment use for lifting and
rigging shall be in good repair and suitable for the work they are required to
do.
• A crane shall not be used unless it has been inspected an\d approved by an authority.
• When cranes are not in used, hooks shall be grounded or fully raised and where provided outriggers shall be used
• A crane shall not be used unless it has been inspected an\d approved by an authority.
• When cranes are not in used, hooks shall be grounded or fully raised and where provided outriggers shall be used
Work Permit
• crane shall not enter a restricted area until a work permit has been obtained.
crane Operator
• crane operator shall have in his possession a valid SAG license
Safe Working loads(S.W.L)
Every crane shall be fitted with a means of indicating to the operator the maximum
S.W.L which may be lifted at each radius of the boom. The load on the crane shall
never exceed the S.W.L specified by the manufacturer of the crane. Working load
chart shall be available in the cab of crane.
Operation
• A crane shall be operated only on a firm level standing.
• When the hoist rope of a crane is fully extended there must be at least two turns of rope on the drum
• A truck mounted crane shall normally lift only with the use of outriggers. However where a load has to be traveled, outriggers need not be used providing this has been taken into account when selecting the crane.
• The crane operator shall act on the signals of one man only, who must be a qualified rigger.
• Suitable tag lines shall be used to control all lifts. A minimum of two tag lines shall be used at all times..
• Load shall be lifted vertically and never dragged or swung.
• Before lifting a load shall be floated clear of the ground to insure that the rigging is satisfactory, and that the S.W.L of that crane at that radius is not exceeded.
• While the load is suspended and operator shall not leave the controls of his crane.
• All Crane must be escorted while traveling.
• Precaution shall be taken to prevent men being trapped between the slewing parts of a crane an any fixed object.
• All Crane must be escorted while traveling.
• Precaution shall be taken to prevent men being trapped between the slewing parts of a crane an any fixed object.
• The lifting hook of a crane shall be fitted with an approved safety catch.
• Where main have to be lifted by crane, an approved man lifting basket shall be used.
• A distance of at least 20 feet shall be maintained between any part of an operating crane or its load and any over load power line.
• WSpecial permission or additional approval shall be taken as directed, should a crane have to approach any closer to an over head power line.
• When the hoist rope of a crane is fully extended there must be at least two turns of rope on the drum
• A truck mounted crane shall normally lift only with the use of outriggers. However where a load has to be traveled, outriggers need not be used providing this has been taken into account when selecting the crane.
• The crane operator shall act on the signals of one man only, who must be a qualified rigger.
• Suitable tag lines shall be used to control all lifts. A minimum of two tag lines shall be used at all times..
• Load shall be lifted vertically and never dragged or swung.
• Before lifting a load shall be floated clear of the ground to insure that the rigging is satisfactory, and that the S.W.L of that crane at that radius is not exceeded.
• While the load is suspended and operator shall not leave the controls of his crane.
• All Crane must be escorted while traveling.
• Precaution shall be taken to prevent men being trapped between the slewing parts of a crane an any fixed object.
• All Crane must be escorted while traveling.
• Precaution shall be taken to prevent men being trapped between the slewing parts of a crane an any fixed object.
• The lifting hook of a crane shall be fitted with an approved safety catch.
• Where main have to be lifted by crane, an approved man lifting basket shall be used.
• A distance of at least 20 feet shall be maintained between any part of an operating crane or its load and any over load power line.
• WSpecial permission or additional approval shall be taken as directed, should a crane have to approach any closer to an over head power line.
Rigging
• Damaged and warn hooks, rings, eye bolts, chains, wire ropes and slings shall
be disposed of and not left around on site.
• Chains shall not be shortened or repaired by Knotting or the use of bolts , Wire ropes shall not be knotted.
• Connection shall always be made with shackles or other positive devices. Drift pins or make shift devices shall not be used .
• Shackles shall be used only with the correct pins and never with ordinary bolts.
• Packing shall be used to protect slings and wire ropes from getting damaged by sharp edges.
• The specified S.W.L shall be marked all each item of lifting equipment.
• The specified S.W.L of multi legged slings applies when the legs are at an angle of 90 deg and they should not be used at a greater angle.
• When a load is raised on multi legged sling , the legs shall be evenly disposed about the centre of gravity of the load.
• Where men are lifted in card less or man lifting baskets wire rope slings shall be attached to four points by the use of shackles. A shackle shall be used together slings under the lifting hook which shall have a safety catch. Tag lines shall be used. Each person lifted in cradle or man lifting basket must bear a full body harness a fixed in two independent line. Shackle used to attach lifting slings to a man basket must have pins wired to preclude their coming loose.
• Chains shall not be shortened or repaired by Knotting or the use of bolts , Wire ropes shall not be knotted.
• Connection shall always be made with shackles or other positive devices. Drift pins or make shift devices shall not be used .
• Shackles shall be used only with the correct pins and never with ordinary bolts.
• Packing shall be used to protect slings and wire ropes from getting damaged by sharp edges.
• The specified S.W.L shall be marked all each item of lifting equipment.
• The specified S.W.L of multi legged slings applies when the legs are at an angle of 90 deg and they should not be used at a greater angle.
• When a load is raised on multi legged sling , the legs shall be evenly disposed about the centre of gravity of the load.
• Where men are lifted in card less or man lifting baskets wire rope slings shall be attached to four points by the use of shackles. A shackle shall be used together slings under the lifting hook which shall have a safety catch. Tag lines shall be used. Each person lifted in cradle or man lifting basket must bear a full body harness a fixed in two independent line. Shackle used to attach lifting slings to a man basket must have pins wired to preclude their coming loose.
Lift Plan
The following general definitions of lift types should be used by the supervisors in
determining the type of rigging expertise.
• Basic Lift A routine simple lift within the capabilities of the supervisor to handle. The lift would be in an easily accessible area that would involve no special crane setup problems.
• Complex Lift A lift that required rigging supervision. Lifting of heavier loads in difficult areas or loads that may be requiring more than one crane.
• Critical Lift All those lifts that required lifting of loads over 100 tons. For critical lifts Oasis .Shall Submit an engineer lift plan, indicating location load to be lifted type of load type of the crane to be used its lifting angle, its angle of turning, load collection and delivery point.
• Lift over Equipment which is in service A lift over equipment, which in service and contains material that is toxic or flammable shall be done only as the last resort. Oasis . Shall submit an approved plan to prevent damage to equipment in the event of mechanical problem , boom or load failure, and acontingency plan.
• Basic Lift A routine simple lift within the capabilities of the supervisor to handle. The lift would be in an easily accessible area that would involve no special crane setup problems.
• Complex Lift A lift that required rigging supervision. Lifting of heavier loads in difficult areas or loads that may be requiring more than one crane.
• Critical Lift All those lifts that required lifting of loads over 100 tons. For critical lifts Oasis .Shall Submit an engineer lift plan, indicating location load to be lifted type of load type of the crane to be used its lifting angle, its angle of turning, load collection and delivery point.
• Lift over Equipment which is in service A lift over equipment, which in service and contains material that is toxic or flammable shall be done only as the last resort. Oasis . Shall submit an approved plan to prevent damage to equipment in the event of mechanical problem , boom or load failure, and acontingency plan.
Mechanical Equipment
Mechanical Equipment
Equipment
• Equipment shall be adequate and suitable for the work to be done.
• All equipment shall be maintained in safe and portable condition.
• WMechanical equipment shall be operated only by personnel who have been instructed in its use and have demonstrated their ability to use it safely.
• Operators of mobile heavy equipment shall be in possession of a Sag license for the particular class of equipment he is operating.
• All mobile heavy equipment shall be fitted with backup alarms.
• When ever mobile equipment such as gears, pulleys, V – belt drives, revolving shaft etc. and other dangerous part of equipment shall be securely guarded.
• Where the operators of the mobile equipment cannot see the area all around his machine, an attendant shall be in apposition to direct and assists the operator.
• All equipment shall be located in such position that the exhaust fumes will not affect employees working in the area.
• An engine shall be stopped before refueling.
• EPassenger shall no be carried on any equipment.
• All equipment shall be maintained in safe and portable condition.
• WMechanical equipment shall be operated only by personnel who have been instructed in its use and have demonstrated their ability to use it safely.
• Operators of mobile heavy equipment shall be in possession of a Sag license for the particular class of equipment he is operating.
• All mobile heavy equipment shall be fitted with backup alarms.
• When ever mobile equipment such as gears, pulleys, V – belt drives, revolving shaft etc. and other dangerous part of equipment shall be securely guarded.
• Where the operators of the mobile equipment cannot see the area all around his machine, an attendant shall be in apposition to direct and assists the operator.
• All equipment shall be located in such position that the exhaust fumes will not affect employees working in the area.
• An engine shall be stopped before refueling.
• EPassenger shall no be carried on any equipment.
Air Compressor safety:
Air compressors are one of the most common pieces of equipment used in the
construction work. Their uses range from supplying air for portable pneumatic tools
to supplying air sustain men working with breathing apparatus in extremely hazardous
atmosphere.
• The danger of compressed air will be impressed on all employees on site. It will not be used for dusting off clothing or machinery.
• Compressor will be properly designated inspected, tested, and maintained.
• A daily check will be made of the machine before starting it. In addition to checking fuel oil and water levels, the air reserve will be drained of trap water.
• Proper pin locks shall be used at hose connection.
• A fire extinguisher shall be kept nearby operating compressors 5-15 feet).
• Compressors shall be positioned in such manner as to direct their exhaust away from peopled areas.
• Compressors shall be shutdown during refueling
• The danger of compressed air will be impressed on all employees on site. It will not be used for dusting off clothing or machinery.
• Compressor will be properly designated inspected, tested, and maintained.
• A daily check will be made of the machine before starting it. In addition to checking fuel oil and water levels, the air reserve will be drained of trap water.
• Proper pin locks shall be used at hose connection.
• A fire extinguisher shall be kept nearby operating compressors 5-15 feet).
• Compressors shall be positioned in such manner as to direct their exhaust away from peopled areas.
• Compressors shall be shutdown during refueling
Excavation
Excavation
• Proper permits must be obtained before commencing any excavation work.
• Whenever there is likelihood of a collapse of the side of an excavation side shall be suitably shored to safe angle. All excavations of 4 feet or more deep shall be shored.
• Whenever the presence of underground pipes, cables or structure is shown or suspected, mechanical excavators shall not be used until all such obstructctions have been exposed.
• Jackhammers shall only be used to break concrete or other hard surface.
• A clear space of at least 2 feet shall be maintained at all edges of an excavation edges.
• Stop blocks or other suitable means shall be provided where vehicles or equipment dump materials into excavation.
• Person shall not be permitted to work in any place where they could be struck by nay part of a mechanical excavation.
• All excavation shall be back fitted and the surface left in good condition soon as it is practicable
• Whenever there is likelihood of a collapse of the side of an excavation side shall be suitably shored to safe angle. All excavations of 4 feet or more deep shall be shored.
• Whenever the presence of underground pipes, cables or structure is shown or suspected, mechanical excavators shall not be used until all such obstructctions have been exposed.
• Jackhammers shall only be used to break concrete or other hard surface.
• A clear space of at least 2 feet shall be maintained at all edges of an excavation edges.
• Stop blocks or other suitable means shall be provided where vehicles or equipment dump materials into excavation.
• Person shall not be permitted to work in any place where they could be struck by nay part of a mechanical excavation.
• All excavation shall be back fitted and the surface left in good condition soon as it is practicable
Excavation Component Person
The person responsible for the trenching or excavation activity is responsible for ensuring
that all work is done safely
Shoring/ Sloping Requirements & Shoring Plan
Where workers are exposed to walls and faces of excavations and trenches 1.2 meters or
more in depth, the wall and faces shall be sloped of their angle of repose or shored.
• Wide slopped is always recommended. Utilizing shoring system should be limited
to one or more of the following conditions:
• Jackhammers shall only be used to break concrete or other hard surface.
• Wide Excavation will result in excessive cost and / or delay to the project.
• The angle of response for particular soil shall be determined. In no way the slope to be steeper than1:1 when material such as silt or sand is encountered, or when erosion or slide planes spur, the slope should be flattened.
• Any shoring system shall be applied to retain a wall or face, the shoring design details and the removal procedure shall be reviewed and approved by Engineering Department.
• Supports system and walls and faces of excavations and trenches shall be designed by a qualified Engineer.
• 6.1 meters or more in depth.
• Adjacent to structure
• Subject to vibration or ground water.
• Wide slopped is always recommended. Utilizing shoring system should be limited
to one or more of the following conditions:
• Jackhammers shall only be used to break concrete or other hard surface.
• Wide Excavation will result in excessive cost and / or delay to the project.
• The angle of response for particular soil shall be determined. In no way the slope to be steeper than1:1 when material such as silt or sand is encountered, or when erosion or slide planes spur, the slope should be flattened.
• Any shoring system shall be applied to retain a wall or face, the shoring design details and the removal procedure shall be reviewed and approved by Engineering Department.
• Supports system and walls and faces of excavations and trenches shall be designed by a qualified Engineer.
• 6.1 meters or more in depth.
• Adjacent to structure
• Subject to vibration or ground water.
Formwork.
Formwork.
General
All equipment and materials used in concrete construction and masonry work shall meet
the applicable requirements for design, construction, inspection, testing maintenance and
operations.
Employees shall not be permitted to work above vertically producing steel unless it has been protected to. Eliminate the hazard of impalement. reinforcing,
a Reinforcement for any vertical structure shall be guide and supported to prevent collapse.Wire mesh rolls shall be secured at each end to prevent dangerous recoiling action.
Employees shall not be permitted to work above vertically producing steel unless it has been protected to. Eliminate the hazard of impalement. reinforcing,
a Reinforcement for any vertical structure shall be guide and supported to prevent collapse.Wire mesh rolls shall be secured at each end to prevent dangerous recoiling action.
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
mixer equipped with 1 yard or larger loading skips shall be equipped with a
mechanical device to clear the skip of materials.
When discharging the concrete on a slope the wheels of ready-mix truck shall be blocked and break set to prevent movement.
Riding of concrete buckets for any purpose shall be prohibited and vibrator crews shall be kept out from under concrete buckets suspended from crane.
When discharging the concrete on a slope the wheels of ready-mix truck shall be blocked and break set to prevent movement.
Riding of concrete buckets for any purpose shall be prohibited and vibrator crews shall be kept out from under concrete buckets suspended from crane.
Dust Control
Dust Control
Dust Control
Periodic spraying of water shall be performed where loose send/marl is present.
Sand blasting areas shall be properly covered to control the dust.
Sand blasting areas shall be properly covered to control the dust.
Material handling
Material handling
Material handling
• The storage and movement of a various material shall be a carefully arranged .
• The storage area shall be prepared with due consideration for drainage and protection from rain and sandstorms.
• Access ways to the storage area shall be wide enough to allow for the passage of f fire truck.
• Materials which can not be conveniently stored in open areas shall be stored in warehouse building with due consideration to security and fire preventions.
• Hazardous materials such as paints, fuels, chemicals, etc. shall be separately stored with proper separation between flammable materials or oxygen generators.
• The storage area shall be prepared with due consideration for drainage and protection from rain and sandstorms.
• Access ways to the storage area shall be wide enough to allow for the passage of f fire truck.
• Materials which can not be conveniently stored in open areas shall be stored in warehouse building with due consideration to security and fire preventions.
• Hazardous materials such as paints, fuels, chemicals, etc. shall be separately stored with proper separation between flammable materials or oxygen generators.
Transportation and Distribution around Job site
Transportation and Distribution around Job site
For the distribution
• The storage and movement of a various material shall be a carefully arranged.
• The ready mix concrete shall be supplied in transit mixer the concrete mixer placement will be done by the use of concrete Pumps or other manual means.
• MCI will be sprayed by the spraying trucks.
• Asphalt shall be transported to the job site in dumps body trucks.
• Transportation of light to medium weight and size equipment shall be on crane mounted trucks.
• Heavy equipment shall be transported on flat bed trailers.
• Regular pickup trucks shall also be used for the transportation of material around the jobsite.
• The ready mix concrete shall be supplied in transit mixer the concrete mixer placement will be done by the use of concrete Pumps or other manual means.
• MCI will be sprayed by the spraying trucks.
• Asphalt shall be transported to the job site in dumps body trucks.
• Transportation of light to medium weight and size equipment shall be on crane mounted trucks.
• Heavy equipment shall be transported on flat bed trailers.
• Regular pickup trucks shall also be used for the transportation of material around the jobsite.
Hazardous Materials & Waste management.
Hazardous Materials & Waste management.
Hazardous Materials & Waste management.
This section covers the handling, and disposal of hazardous waste (liquid & solid)
generated in the course of construction.
Hazardous waste is classified as follows:
Class 1 Hazardous Waste.
Waste which constitutes a high degree of hazard to the public health and the environment. These include materials which are flammable, Corrosive, toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic.
Class 2 Biodegradable or Chemically Decomposable waste
Non hazardous solid waste and sludge’s which are biologically or chemically decomposable in the natural environment. Like paper, digested sewage, animal waste, garbage and other waste and wood.
Calss3 Inert Waste
Solid Waste disposal
• Storage : Solid waste shall, be stored such that it will not constitute a fire, health, safety environment hazard or be accessible to animals and vectors.
• All refuse containing food waste shall be stored in covered and closed containers which are leak proof,
• Storage containers shall be sufficient size and number of contain all solid waste generated between collection.
• Construction debris and demolition material will not be allowed to accumulate such that it presents an environment health and safety hazard.
Hazardous Waste Storage
• All hazardous waste shall be stored in tightly closed, leaked proof metal containers lined with materials which are compatible with the hazardous waste to be stored
Warning levels to accurately describe their contents and details appropriate safety precaution
• Incompatible hazardous waste shall not be stored as per chemical hazard bulletin.
• OASIS shall identify Hazardous storage areas.
Hazardous Waste Collection
• Construction waste shall be transported by OASIS to disposal area with minimum windblown debris.
• OASIS shall promptly clean spillage during transportation.
• Hazardous waste Containers shall be collected and transported by OASIS in a vehicle properly marked and driver shall carry appropriate documents describe the nature of the waste transported and its degree of hazard.
• All vehicle and containers shall be designed to prevent the release of transported liquid and solid waste.
• OASIS shall dispose liquid and solid waste in accordance with client requirements to insure that water source and supplies are not contaminated.
Hazardous waste is classified as follows:
Class 1 Hazardous Waste.
Waste which constitutes a high degree of hazard to the public health and the environment. These include materials which are flammable, Corrosive, toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic.
Class 2 Biodegradable or Chemically Decomposable waste
Non hazardous solid waste and sludge’s which are biologically or chemically decomposable in the natural environment. Like paper, digested sewage, animal waste, garbage and other waste and wood.
Calss3 Inert Waste
Solid Waste disposal
• Storage : Solid waste shall, be stored such that it will not constitute a fire, health, safety environment hazard or be accessible to animals and vectors.
• All refuse containing food waste shall be stored in covered and closed containers which are leak proof,
• Storage containers shall be sufficient size and number of contain all solid waste generated between collection.
• Construction debris and demolition material will not be allowed to accumulate such that it presents an environment health and safety hazard.
Hazardous Waste Storage
• All hazardous waste shall be stored in tightly closed, leaked proof metal containers lined with materials which are compatible with the hazardous waste to be stored
Warning levels to accurately describe their contents and details appropriate safety precaution
• Incompatible hazardous waste shall not be stored as per chemical hazard bulletin.
• OASIS shall identify Hazardous storage areas.
Hazardous Waste Collection
• Construction waste shall be transported by OASIS to disposal area with minimum windblown debris.
• OASIS shall promptly clean spillage during transportation.
• Hazardous waste Containers shall be collected and transported by OASIS in a vehicle properly marked and driver shall carry appropriate documents describe the nature of the waste transported and its degree of hazard.
• All vehicle and containers shall be designed to prevent the release of transported liquid and solid waste.
• OASIS shall dispose liquid and solid waste in accordance with client requirements to insure that water source and supplies are not contaminated.
Sub –Contractor safety
Sub –Contractor safety
Sub –Contractor safety
OASIS shall ensure that all safety rules and regulation are followed by sub contractors
employees.
• All sub- contractor workers shall under go new employee orientation program and training.
• It shall be responsibility of the sub contractor to abide the safety procedures described in OASIS H safety manuals.
• The sub contractor worker shall report to the OASIS safety staff for all safety Matters.
• Sub contractors have to follow clients rule and regulations in respect to safety mater.
• All sub- contractor workers shall under go new employee orientation program and training.
• It shall be responsibility of the sub contractor to abide the safety procedures described in OASIS H safety manuals.
• The sub contractor worker shall report to the OASIS safety staff for all safety Matters.
• Sub contractors have to follow clients rule and regulations in respect to safety mater.
Transportation
Transportation
General
• Drivers must be in possession of a SAG license for the type of vehicle they are
driving.
• Each drivers shall familiarize himself with the local traffic regulations.
• TDrivers shall comply with the traffic signs, Comply in full to posted speed limits, Stop sign and parking limitations.
• Passenger shall be carried only in the passenger compartments of cars, trucks or buses.
• Seat belt shall be worn at all times while driving.
• All vehicles shall be parked informally in designated parking Areas.
• Parked vehicle shall not obstruct other vehicles, Roads or fore hydrants.
• Each drivers shall familiarize himself with the local traffic regulations.
• TDrivers shall comply with the traffic signs, Comply in full to posted speed limits, Stop sign and parking limitations.
• Passenger shall be carried only in the passenger compartments of cars, trucks or buses.
• Seat belt shall be worn at all times while driving.
• All vehicles shall be parked informally in designated parking Areas.
• Parked vehicle shall not obstruct other vehicles, Roads or fore hydrants.
Motor Vehicle Collision
• Motor vehicle collisions shall be reported immediately.
• In the event of serious injury fire or hazardous roadblock caused by an accident, the emergency telephone number shall be used.
• A driver shall not leave the scene of collision or move his vehicle after a collision.
• OASIS shall maintain in an approved from details of all MVA’s injuries involved or any damage whatsoever
• In the event of serious injury fire or hazardous roadblock caused by an accident, the emergency telephone number shall be used.
• A driver shall not leave the scene of collision or move his vehicle after a collision.
• OASIS shall maintain in an approved from details of all MVA’s injuries involved or any damage whatsoever
Motor Vehicle Violations.
• Speeding.
• Reckless driving
• Failure to STOP SIGN.
• Travel of a paved road without prior approval.
• Unauthorized entry into a hazardous area.
• Parking in authorized area.
• Reckless driving
• Failure to STOP SIGN.
• Travel of a paved road without prior approval.
• Unauthorized entry into a hazardous area.
• Parking in authorized area.
Desert Driving
Desert Driving
Desert Driving
Drivers who have to drive in the desert for reason for work shall be properly trained to
deal with the desert environment. The following shall be observed:
• His immediate supervisor knows his destination and route.
• His vehicle is in good condition with adequate fuel, oil and water.
• His vehicle has tools, equipment, and spares for emergency use.
• He has sufficient food and drinking water to sustain him until secure, should he be stranded.
• He is familiar with survival and rescue techniques and procedures.
• He shall stay with the vehicle as it provides shelter and makes it easier for searches to locate hi.
• His immediate supervisor knows his destination and route.
• His vehicle is in good condition with adequate fuel, oil and water.
• His vehicle has tools, equipment, and spares for emergency use.
• He has sufficient food and drinking water to sustain him until secure, should he be stranded.
• He is familiar with survival and rescue techniques and procedures.
• He shall stay with the vehicle as it provides shelter and makes it easier for searches to locate hi.
Off the Job –Safety
Off the Job –Safety
Off the Job –Safety
Off the job safety training shall be conducted to all employees to protect themselves from
harm during off duty hours. This shall covers drivers and passengers driving during off
duty hours.
Security Procedures
Security Procedures
Security Procedures
Guards shall be trained in fire fighting and fire warning systems.
All construction materials and small components and fitting shall be stored in secured warehouse or in fenced lay down are.
Supervised rounds to verify the entire property is periodically observed.
Means of communication necessary to summon assistance during emergency situation shall be provided.
All construction materials and small components and fitting shall be stored in secured warehouse or in fenced lay down are.
Supervised rounds to verify the entire property is periodically observed.
Means of communication necessary to summon assistance during emergency situation shall be provided.