ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

FOR THE
Kajaki Tunnel Works, Intake Tower, & Piezometer, HELMAND, AFGHANISTAN

ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

Prepared for:

Department of the Army

US Army Corps of Engineers
Afghanistan Engineer District-South
Contract No. W5J9LE-13-C-0021

Kajaki Tunnel Works, Intake Tower, & Piezometer

Prepared by:

Irfan Sakrak
METAG, projects director
28 Jan 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST of ACRONYMS _______________________________________________________________ 1

SIGNATURE SHEET ______________________________________________________________ 2

PROJECT HEALTH and SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM _____________________________ 3

PROJECT BACKGROUND INFORMATION______________________________________________4

REFERENCES ____________________________________________________________________5

PROJECT LOCATION MAP __________________________________________________________6

STATEMENT OF SAFETY & HEALTH POLICY ____________________________________________9

RESPONSIBLITIES & LINE OF AUTHORITIES____________________________________________10

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT_________________________________________________12

SUBCONTRACTOR & SUPPLIERS____________________________________________________13

TRAINING______________________________________________________________________14

SAFETY & HEALTH INSPECTION_____________________________________________________15

ACCIDENT REPORTING__________________________________________________________17

MEDICAL SUPPORT_____________________________________________________________18

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ______________________________________________19

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ________________________________________________________20

FALL HAZARD PROTECTION & PREVENTION_________________________________________21

SCAFFOLDING__________________________________________________________________24

EQUIPMENT___________________________________________________________________25

EXCAVATION___________________________________________________________________26

ELECTRICAL ____________________________________________________________________27

CONFINED SPACE_______________________________________________________________28

DIVE OPERATIONS ______________________________________________________________29

HELICOPTER OPERATIONS________________________________________________________29
CRANE OPERATIONS_____________________________________________________________29

HOUSEKEEPING_________________________________________________________________30

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN______________________________________________________31

FIRE PREVENTION&FIRE FIGTING____________________________________________________32

CHEMICAL EXPOSURE_____________________________________________________________32

ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS____________________________________________________33

SPILL CONTROL & RESPONSE________________________________________________________34

DRAG ABUSE PREVENTION PLAN_____________________________________________________36

SITE SANITATION PLAN_____________________________________________________________36

ACCESS & HAUL ROAD PLAN_________________________________________________________36

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PLAN_____________________________________________________36

HEALTH HAZARD CONTROL PROGRAM _________________________________________________37

HEAT & COLD STRESS MONITORING PLAN_______________________________________________44

NIGHT OPERATION LIGHTING PLAN ____________________________________________________48

FIRE PREVENTION PLAN______________________________________________________________48

HAZARDOUS ENERGY CONTROL PLAN___________________________________________________49

APPENDIXES________________________________________________________________________50

APPENDIX A - STAFF CERTIFICATION & RESUMES __________________________________________51

APPENDIX B-ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS_________________________________________________61

APPENDIX C- LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION________________________________________________64

APPENDIX D- ORGANIZATION CHART___________________________________________________65

APPENDIX E-ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM_______________________66

APPENDIX F-DAILY SAFETY REPORT FORM_______________________________________________67

APPENDIX G-DEFICIENCY TRACKING LOG________________________________________________68

APPENDIX H-ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT__________________________________________69

List of Acronyms

AHA Activity Hazard Analysis

ANSI American National Standards Institute

APP Accident Prevention Plan

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CIH Certified Industrial Hygienist

EM Engineering Manual

ENG Engineer

FA First Aid

H&S Health and Safety

HSM Health and Safety Manager

JSA Job Safety Analysis

LWD Lost Workday

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PM Project Manager

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

RAC Risk Assessment Code

QC Quality Control

SOHO Safety and Occupational Health Offices

SOW Statement of Work

SSHP Site Safety and Health Plan

USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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SIGNATURE SHEET

Plan Preparer: Irfan Sakrak, METAG projects director, 0795233745

Plan Approver: Sinan Ozer, METAG project manager, 0797295055

Plan Concurrence: Hasan Tunc, METAG Board member, 0793539911

Team personnel assigned to this project shall be familiar with the possible hazards
involved, the safety procedures, and other information outlined in this plan. Prior to the
commencement of work, the Team Leader/Site Safety and Health Officer will discuss
additional procedures to be implemented, addressing any other site-specific conditions
that may arise. All on-site personnel of METAG and all subcontractors must sign the
following Plan Acknowledgement Form (Figure 1-1).

By signing below, the undersigned certify they have had the opportunity to read and ask
questions about this APP, and that they understand the procedures, equipment, and
restrictions of this plan and agree to abide by them.

28 JAN 2014
Irfan Sakrak,

Sinan Ozer

Hasan Tunc

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Figure 1-1
Project Health and Safety Acknowledgement Form

No. Name Signature Date Company

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

a. Contractor: METAG construction trade.Inc.

b. Contract Number: W5J9LE-13-C-0021

c. Project Name: Kajaki Tunnel Works, Intake Tower, & Piezometer

d. Contractor Accident experience: No Accident occurred in METAG’s project

sites during last 3 years.

e. Brief Project Description:

The majority of work in this project includes but is not limited to the Irrigation Tunnel
Works which extends from the intake structure downstream to the outlet valve house.
Water flows through the irrigation tunnel to a concrete plug where the water is
distributed to the entrance of three steel pipe lines (penstocks). Each penstock line is
equipped with a Roto Valve just downstream of the concrete plug and a Hollow Jet
valve located at the end of the line.
Contractor shall provide Interim and Final Design Services for components of the
Irrigation Tunnel Works including intake structure, three emergency closure valves and
three flow regulating valves and their ancillary equipment/structures; refurbish the three
84-inch Irrigation Emergency Closure Valves (a.k.a ROTO VALVES), and replace the
three 84-inch Flow Regulating Valves (a.k.a HOLLOW JET VALVES); replace valve
actuators, and ancillary equipment; install a new electric powered actuator system and
controls for the jet valves; replace the hydraulic system for the actuators on the roto
valves; design and evaluate the existing electrical systems associated with the controls
for the valves; replace the two valve house sump pumps that serve the powerhouse
waste system and a third sump that drains the valve pit, provide and install a new
Standby Generator for the Irrigation Intake Structure.
Contractor shall evaluate and report on the entire length of the Lined Conduit feeding
the tunnel extending from tunnel plug to discharge Apron; evaluate and report on the
Overhead Service Crane and replace the Hoist; design and replace the Valve House
Hydro-electric Generating Unit and replace in kind its service supply line valve.

f. Hazard/Risk Analysis

Most of work on this project will be done by machineries specially cranes and
some confined spaces like tunnels, Electrical work is also part of this job so
working in wet areas like this need special attention to electrical shock risks,
Furthermore since there will be more mechanical work like installation and
repairmen of valves and gates on active circumstances so extreme cares need to be

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allocated on inspection of the existing running things, signs, tag systems, and
confined spaces.
The following activities have been determined to be high hazard activities
warranting Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) as required by EM 385-1-1, 01.A.13.
 Ventilation and exhaust systems inspection for tunnel works.
 Inspection in enclosed abutment areas which have been identified as
confined spaces
 All falling protection inspection which require climbing and exposure
while on catwalk systems
 Inspection of cranes and working on platforms.
 Inspection of signs, tags, label and piping system
 Inspection of Electrical equipment.

REFERENCES
The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.
The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ANSI A10.32 Personal Fall Protection - Safety Requirements for

Construction and
Demolition Operations
ANSI Z359 (2010) Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems
ASME B30.3(2009) Construction Tower Cranes ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)
ASME B30.22(2010) Articulating Boom Cranes
ASME B30.5(2007) Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10(2010) Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 241(2009) Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition
Operations
NFPA 51B(2009) Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot
Work
NFPA 70(2012) National Electrical Code
NFPA 70E(2010) Electrical Safety in the Workplace
USACE, EM 385-1-1(2008) Safety and Health Requirements

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Figure 2-1– Project Location Map

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STATEMENT OF SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY

Safety in all METAG operations is not just a corporate goal, it is a requirement!

To this end, we have formulated this written policy to govern all the operations of
METAG.
It is a condition of employment with ~ that all employees adhere faithfully to the
requirements of this policy, as well as the safety rules, instructions, and procedures issued
in conjunction with it. Failure to so will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the
attached policy.
It is a condition of all subcontracts and purchase orders issued by METAG that this
policy and the safety rules, instructions and procedures issued in conjunction with it, as
well as all applicable Afghan and local codes and regulations be adhered to. Failure to
comply is a breach of contract terms.
All visitors to any METAG operation (Transportation, Construction, Services, Security,
etc) including but not limited to suppliers, owner representatives, agents of the architect
or engineer, regulatory authorities and insurance company representatives shall be
required to follow all safety rules and regulations in effect during their visit.
METAG will make an effort to ensure that the operations of other contractors not under
our control do not endanger the safety of our employees. To this end all employees are
required to report hazardous activities of other employees to appropriate METAG
officials.
The METAG has concluded a Memorandum of Agreement with the Professional and
Support Services Division of the French Medical Institute for Children, to provide
emergency medical care (emergency, stabilizing in patient and outpatient care as well as
routine medical surveillance and testing) as requested by METAG corporate offices.

Sincerely,

Hasan Tunc
President /CEO
METAG construction Trade Company

Approval Signatures:

Prepared By: Irfan Sakrak, projects director

Concurrence: Hasan Tunc - Board member, METAG

Reviewed By: Sinan Ozer - Project Manager, METAG

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RESPONSIBILITIES AND LINES OF AUTHORITIES

Name Title Phone #

Sinan Ozer Project Manager 0797295055

Aref Popal Site Safety and Health Officer 0790117632

Lines of Authority will be as follows:

Onsite, Mr. Sinan Ozer, the Project Manager has overall responsibility for Health
and Safety. He will be assisted by the MR. Aref Popal, the Site Safety and Health
Officer (SSHO). The SSHO is responsible for day to day safety and health,
ensuring compliance with this APP, providing daily safety briefings, performing
daily H&S inspections, air sampling, noise monitoring, changes in PPE levels
after consultation with the Corporate Health and Safety Manager. The SSHO will
report all safety violations to the Project Manager. Employees cited for H&S
violations will be counseled and disciplined in accordance with the guidelines
established in Section 8c & 8d of this Plan. The SSHO will perform and
document a daily H&S inspection as part of his duties. The Corporate Health and
Safety Manager will be consulted as needed during the project and will have final
say in matters relating to H&S when there is a question on the project. All site
personnel will be briefed and encouraged to report H&S issues of which they are
aware.

MEETING
METAG will be required to send a representative to all HSE meeting Scheduled.
Preconstruction Conference
USACE and/or designated QA representative, the QCM, METAG Project
Management personnel, the site specific contractor, and subcontractors will attend
a preconstruction meeting prior to starting construction. The pre-construction
meeting will address the following tasks:
 Provide each organization with all relevant QC documents.
 Discuss the details of the QC documents.
 Determine if any changes are necessary based on changed site conditions.
 Review the responsibilities of each organization.
 Review the lines of authority and communication.
 Discuss the inspection program.
 Review documentation requirements, document distribution lists, and
document storage.
 Review work area security and safety.

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 Review documentation requirements, document distribution lists, and

document storage.
 The meeting minutes will be prepared by the QCM and distributed to the
organizations involved.
 The meeting minutes will be conducted in English and the representatives

Safety Meetings

Supervisory and Employee Safety Meetings

The designated or qualified technician will conduct daily safety meetings at the start of
each work shift for all on-site personnel and will require any subcontractors to follow
similar meeting procedures and participate in METAG daily safety meetings. Daily safety
meetings will comply with METAG related procedure.

ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

Major activities to be performed will be covered in an AHA. Craft labor involvement in

AHA development will be encouraged. Prior to the task being performed, a review of the
AHA will be conducted will all personnel involved in the task. This review will be
appropriately documented. Upon commencement, and ongoing throughout the activity,
the AHA will be used to verify compliance with the prescribed hazard controls and to
note any potential changes in process and therefore, potential hazards. A preliminary
list of AHAs expected to be needed for this project includes:
 Mobilization;
 Survey Activities;
 Trenching/Excavation Activates;
 Steel Erection;
 Concrete Pouring and Handling Activities.
 Welding and mechanical work
 Diving

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

First-aid and medical facility requirements:

 All projects, activities, installations, or contracts for which fewer than 100
persons are employed
 (greatest total number of employees on a shift) at the site of the work, and
where neither a first aid station nor an infirmary is available, shall be provided
with a first-aid kit complying with the criteria contained in ANSI Z308.1. There
shall be one first-aid kit for every 25 (or fewer) employees.
 In addition to the basic fill requirements of the first aid kit, the employer, in
consultation with a health care professional or competent first-aid person, shall
evaluate the hazards found in the work environment to determine the necessity
of optional fill contents.
 All projects, activities, installations, or contracts for which more than 99 and
fewer than 300 persons are employed (greatest total number of employees on a
shift) at the site of the work, shall establish and equip, as directed by a Licensed
Physician (LP), a first-aid station. In non-rural locations, medical clinics, hospitals,
or doctors’ offices, accessible within five (5) minutes of an injury may be
approved for use provided the requirements of paragraph 03.A.03.a. are met.
 Where tunnels are being excavated, a first-aid station and transportation
facilities shall be provided so that treatment is available within five (5) minutes
of the occurrence of an injury.
 All projects, activities, installations, or contracts for which 300 or more persons
are employed (greatest total number of employees on a shift) at the site of the
work shall establish and equip, as directed by a licensed physician, an infirmary.

Furthermore in case of any serious injuries, patience will be moved to nearest clinic or
hospital at nearest city like Kandahar or Lashkar-Gah by helicopter.

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SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

a. Subcontractor name: TBD

b. All subcontractors will be provided a copy of this Accident Prevention Plan.

Subcontractors will review the Plan with their employees and supervisors and
each individual is expected to sign the signature sheet identified in 1.0 above,
certifying that they have read, understand and will comply with the
requirements of this plan. Describe disciplinary actions that will be imposed
upon non-compliant subcontractors. Subcontractors will provide company
specific programs and Activity Hazard Analysis to the Prime Contractor for
inclusion in the APP. Subcontractor personnel are expected to attend all daily
H&S briefings.
c. METAG requires its subcontractors to work in a responsible and safe manner.
Subcontractors for this project will be required to adhere to applicable
requirements set forth in the USACE Safety and Health Requirements
Manual, EM 385-1-1, in their work and safety plans. Joint safety inspections
will be performed by Prime Contractor, METAG and the various
subcontractor safety representatives on a weekly basis as a minimum.

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TRAINING

a. The following applicable subject matter will be discussed with Bridge

Inspection Team Members during the project safety indoctrination training,
which will be help prior to commencing site activities.
 Fall protection
 Confined space entry
 Tag system and signs definitions
 Vehicular traffic awareness
 Emergency response/notification
 Hypothermia/hyperthermia control and prevention
 Personal protective equipment
 First aid/CPR procedures

b. All site personnel will be briefed on the site Emergency Response Plan
provided in Section 12. Site personnel will be briefed on roles and
responsibilities during an emergency, notification, potential emergency
situations, rally points, location of emergency equipment.

c. Daily safety meetings will be held for all inspection team members to discuss
the upcoming day’s activities, health and safety issues and to review AHAs.
Supervisory safety meetings will be held weekly for the duration of the
project. Minutes will be recorded for all health and safety meetings and will
include, at a minimum, a record of who attended, duration of the meeting,
topics discussed.

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SAFETY AND HEALTH INSPECTIONS

a. Daily safety and health inspections will be performed at the site, in

accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 01.A.12. Daily safety inspections will
be conducted by the SSHO. All inspections will be thoroughly documented
and copies will be forwarded the COR with the daily QC Report.
SSHO will warn the people who are not in compliance with the safety
requirements as below:

First offense, the offending party will be verbally warned and asked to correct
the unsafe act.
(Mentoring will take place if necessary - action will be noted in the daily
report).

Second offense, the offending party will be issued a written reprimand

(action will be noted in the daily report).

Third offense, the offending party will be removed from the worksite (action
will be noted in the daily report).

In the event that deficiencies are noted which can not be immediately
corrected, the deficiency will be tracked via deficiency tracking log that
SSHO prepare on daily basis and notify the Project manager at the end of each
day as per his Inspections Procedures and Deficiency Tracking. Project
Manager will conduct a health and safety inspection of the entire project at
least once per month.

b. Any equipment brought on site will be jointly inspected and tested by the
vendor’s representative, equipment operator and SSHO. Testing will be
conducted in accordance with EM385-1-1, Section 16. In addition, all rigging
will be inspected in accordance with EM385-1-1, Section 15. The Equipment
will be inspected and tested in accordance with the procedures recommended
by the manufacturer. Thereafter, daily inspections on the equipment will be
conducted and documented by the equipment operator. All inspections will be
documented and records maintained in the project file.

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SAFETY AND HEALTH EXPECTATIONS, INCENTIVE PROGRAM, AND

COMPLIANCE

a. METAG written safety program goals are to maintain a safe work

environment that promotes the following:

 Reduce the risk of injury, illness and loss of life to employees.

 Maintain compliance with federal, state and other applicable safety

regulations, and minimize employees’ work exposure to potential
physical, chemical, biological, and radiological hazards.

b. METAG takes safety very seriously. This Plan and our Company Safety
and Occupational Health Program was developed to ensure that we
minimize our employees risk of injury and ensure their quality of life.
METAG expects all employees to fully comply with all established safety
and health policy and to notify their supervisor immediately if they notice
a health or safety hazard or someone not complying with established
procedures. Violators of our Safety and Health Policies will be disciplined
and may be dismissed. Disciplinary action will follow the policy outline
in METAG, Disciplinary Action for Violation of Safety Requirements.

c. Health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. Each METAG project

supervisor has been entrusted with the responsibility to ensure that the
policies and procedures outlined in our Company Health and Safety
Program and this Accident Prevention Plan are followed to the letter.
Each supervisor will be held responsible for the health and safety of those
he supervises.

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ACCIDENT REPORTING

a. Safety manager will complete and submit to the COR the Exposure Report,
Injury and Illness Log and Economic Analysis Report on CEAED Form 385-
1-1 by the 25th of each month.

b. All reportable incidents, OSHA recordable incidents, lost time injuries,

injuries requiring medical attention, fires, accidents involving the public,
property damage exceeding $2,000.00, will be investigated by the Site Safety
and Health Officer and Project Manager. In addition to the internal
investigation a report shall be made to the US Army Corps of Engineers’ COR
verbally within 24 hours and a written report of the accident/incident must be
submitted on ENG Form 3394, Accident Investigation Form, within 5
working days of the incident.

c. Fatalities and other serious accidents as defined in EM385-1-1, Section

01.D.02 will be reported immediately to the COR and the District Safety and
Health Manager (cell phone 070-29-6630). Fatalities and serious accident
scenes will not be disturbed until the USACE-AED has convened and
completed its internal Board of Investigation (BOI). The contractor will
suspend all activities at the site until notified by AED that work may resume.

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MEDICAL SUPPORT

In case of minor injuries, Said Rahman Rahimi and Aref Popal have had first
aid/CPR training and will provide immediate on-site care. For serious injuries,
injured person will be moved to nearest clinic in Kandehar or Lashkargah by
helicopter and request emergency medical assistance. Seriously injured
persons should not be moved, unless they are in immediate danger. The table
below contains emergency phone numbers.

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION/CONTACT LIST

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER

Fire Cell# 0766553036

Police Cell# 0704296248

Emergency Medical Care Facility Cell# 0766553036

Corporate Health and Safety Manager Cell# 0797005755

USACE COR (Daniel D. Foltz) Cell# 0791570481

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

General requirements:

Hazard assessments: contractor will conduct hazard assessments to find out the type(s) of
PPE required.

Wearing/maintaining PPE: contractor will ensure workers know how to put on, adjust,
wear, remove, and use PPE. PPE will be inspected before each use, maintained in a
serviceable and sanitary condition, and stored so the integrity of the equipment is
protected. This training will be documented with the name of the facilitator and
attendees, training date, and subjects taught.

Damaged equipment: Damaged equipment will be marked ‘out-of-service’ and removed

from the project site.

Special provisions: contractor will adhere to the following provisions:

• Hard-hats will be worn on construction sites at all times.

• Sunglasses will not be worn in place of safety glasses or shaded eye-wear for welding.
• Open-toed sandals will not be worn on construction sites.
• Body belts will not be used for personal fall protection.

b. PPE used on the project site.

Clothing (long pants/short-sleeve shirt)

Reflective vest
Dust mask
Respirator (half-face)
Respirator (full-face)
Ear muffs
Rubber boots (concrete work)
Face-shield
Safety glasses
Full-body harness w/lanyard(s)
Safety goggles
Gloves (leather – general labor)
Steel-toed boots (elevated hazards)
Gloves (nitrile – chemical)
Gloves (rubber – electrical)
Hard-hat
Welding hand-held shield
Welding helmet
Welding goggles
Welding gloves

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Hazardous Material Use

Hazardous substances, lead hazardous substances, stated dangerous goods and combustible
liquids are examples of hazardous materials classified according to their relevance to
workplace health and safety.
Materials are classified as hazardous substances if they meet the National Occupational
Health and Safety Commission’s Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
Materials are also classified as hazardous substances if their name appears in the NOHSC
publication titled "List of Hazardous Substances" and are found above the stated cut-off
concentrations in that publication. Hazardous materials, if not stored or handled correctly,
can cause harm to workers, members of the public, property and the environment due to
their physical, chemical, and biological properties. Hazardous materials include many
commonly found industrial, commercial, pharmaceutical, agricultural and domestic
chemicals. Examples of some hazardous materials include:
 Paints
 Drugs
 Cosmetics
 Cleaning chemicals
 Degreasers
 Detergents
 Gas cylinders
 Refrigerant gases
 Pesticides
 Herbicides
 Diesel fuel
 Petrol
 Liquefied petroleum gas
 Welding fume.

Hazardous substances are chemicals and other substances including most dangerous
goods for which a manufacturer or importer must prepare, amend, provide and review a
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Hazardous materials can cause adverse health effects such as asthma, skin rashes, allergic
reactions, allergic sensitization, cancer, and other long term diseases from exposure to
substances.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
What is an MSDS?
An MSDS is a document containing important information about a hazardous substance
and must state:
 A hazardous substance’s product name
 The chemical and generic name of certain ingredients
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 The chemical and physical properties of the hazardous substance

 Health hazard information
 Precautions for safe use and handling
 The manufacturers or importer’s name, Australian address and telephone
number.
The MSDS provides employers, self-employed persons, workers and other health and
safety Representatives with the necessary information to safely manage the risk from
hazardous substance exposure. It is important that everyone in the workplace knows
how to read and interpret a MSDS.

Hazardous Material Exclusions

All areas must be barricaded to safeguard employees. When working overhead,

barricade the area below to prevent entry by unauthorized employees. Construction
warning tape and signs shall be posted so they are clearly visible from all possible access
points. When employees are working overhead all tools and equipment shall be secured
so that they will not fall. When using guardrail as falling object protection, all openings
shall be small enough to prevent passage of potential falling objects.

Unforeseen Hazardous Material

The design should have identified materials such as PCB, lead paint, and friable and non-
friable asbestos.
If material, not indicated, that may be hazardous to human health upon disturbance
during construction operations is encountered, stop that portion of work and notify the
Contracting Officer immediately.
Within 14 calendar days the Government will determine if the material is hazardous. If
material is not hazardous or poses no danger, the Government will direct METAG to
proceed without change. If material is hazardous and handling of the material is
necessary to accomplish the work, the Government will issue a modification pursuant to
"FAR 52.243-4, Changes" and "FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions."

FALL HAZARD PROTECTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM

METAG shall establish a fall protection and prevention program, for the protection of all
employees exposed to fall hazards. The program shall include company policy; identify
responsibilities, education and training requirements, fall hazard identification,
prevention and control measures, inspection, storage, care and maintenance of fall
protection equipment and rescue and evacuation procedures.

Training

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Initial indoctrination training will be carried out by the Safety Officer to ensure that all
employees are made aware of the Safety and Accident Prevention Program and for the
need utilize the safety equipment provided.
Subject to be contained in indoctrination seminar:

 Electrical safety, temporary wiring, lighting, GFCI ’s, grounding, control of

hazardous energy
 Site area is Head Protection Area
 Site Speed Restrictions
 Eye protection requirements
 Protective Footwear (Steel-toed boots)
 Accident/Sickness Reporting System
 General Safety
 Property and Equipment Safety
 Safety of Fellow Employees
 Unsafe Conditions and Practice
 Fire Fighting Equipment
 Reporting of Unsafe Conditions and Hazards
 Hearing Protection
 Scaffolding
 Fall protection
 Crane Operations
 Use of hand and power tools
 Welding operations
 Compressed gas safety
 Work platforms
 Confined Space
 Heavy equipment operations
 Motor vehicle safety
 Excavation and trenching
 Safe use of chemicals
 Sanitation
 Excavation and trenching safety

Craft and Trade Certificates:

Prior to commencement of work at Job site, The supervisors will ensure that the
employees under his control are competent in the use of tools, equipment and the
machinery which is to be used by the employee at his place of work. A certificate will be
placed in personnel records having training carried out, name, badge number and date,
and listing the tools, plant, equipment or machinery which the employee is competent
to use.

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Fall Protection Equipment

METAG shall enforce use of the fall protection equipment designated for each specific work
activity in the Fall Protection and Prevention Plan and/or AHA at all times when an employee
is on a surface1.8 m (6feet) or more above lower levels. Fall protection systems such as
guardrails, personnel fall arrest system, safety nets, etc., are required when working within
1.8m (6 feet) of any leading edge. Personal fall arrest systems are required when working
from an articulating or extendible boom, swing stages, or suspended platform. In addition,
Elevating Work Platforms/Scissors Lifts: Scissors lifts shall be equipped with standard
guardrails. In addition to the guardrail provided, if the scissor lift is equipped with a
manufactured anchorage, a restraint system shall be used in addition to guardrails. Lanyards
used with the restraint system shall be sufficiently short to prohibit workers from climbing
out of, or being ejected from, the platform.
Where necessary, equipment and resources such as the following will be used:

 Guardrail systems.
 Floor opening covers.
 Safety nets.
 Personal fall arrest systems.
 Warning line systems.
 Safety monitoring systems.
 Positioning devices.
 Signs.

All fall protection equipment will be visually inspected by a competent person before
each use. Any equipment which is not suitable should not be used.

Personal Fall Arrest Equipment

Personal fall arrest equipment, systems, subsystems, and components shall meet ANSI
Z359.1 or European Union equivalent. Only a full-body harness with a shock-absorbing
lanyard or self-retracting lanyard is an acceptable personal fall arrest body support
device. Body belts may only be used as a positioning device system (for uses such as
steel reinforcing assembly and in addition to an approved fall arrest system). Harnesses
shall have a fall arrest attachment affixed to the body support (usually a Dorsal Dring)
and specifically designated for attachment to the rest of the system. Only locking snap
hooks and carabineers shall be used. Webbing, straps, and ropes shall be made of
synthetic fiber. The maximum free fall distance when using fall arrest equipment shall
not exceed 1.8 m (6 feet). The total fall distance and any swinging of the worker
(pendulum-like motion) that can occur during a fall shall always be taken into
consideration when attaching a person to a fall arrest system.

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Horizontal Lifelines
Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, certified and used under the supervision
of a qualified person for fall protection as part of a complete fall arrest system which
maintains a safety factor of 2

Guardrails and Safety Nets

Guardrails and safety nets shall be designed, installed and used in accordance with EM
385-1-1 or Host Nation requirements, whichever is more stringent.

Rescue and Evacuation Procedures

When personal fall arrest systems are used, METAG must ensure that the mishap victim
can self-rescue or can be rescued promptly should a fall occur. A Rescue and Evacuation
Plan shall be prepared by the METAG and include a detailed discussion of the following:
methods of rescue; methods of self-rescue; equipment used; training requirement;
specialized training for the rescuers; procedures for requesting rescue and medical
assistance; and transportation routes to a medical facility. The Rescue and Evacuation
Plan shall be included in the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for the phase of work, in the
Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan, and the Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

SCAFFOLDING
Employees shall be provided with a safe means of access to the work area on the
scaffold. Climbing of any scaffold braces or supports not specifically designed for access
is prohibited. Access to scaffold platforms greater than 6 m in height shall be accessed
by use of a scaffold stair system. Vertical ladders commonly provided by scaffold system
manufacturers shall not be used for accessing scaffold platforms greater than 6 m in
height. The use of an adequate gate is required. Contractor shall ensure that employees
are qualified to perform scaffold erection and dismantling. Do not use scaffold without
the capability of supporting at least four times the maximum intended load or without
appropriate fall protection as delineated in the accepted fall protection and prevention
plan. Stationary scaffolds must be attached to structural building components to
safeguard against tipping forward or backward.
Special care shall be given to ensure scaffold systems are not overloaded. A side bracket
used to extend scaffold platforms on self-supported scaffold systems for the storage of
material is prohibited. The first tie-in shall be at the height equal to 4 times the width of
the smallest dimension of the scaffold base. Work platforms shall be placed on mud sills.
Scaffold or work platform erectors shall have fall protection during the erection and
dismantling of scaffolding or work platforms that are more than six feet. Delineate fall
protection requirements when working above six feet or above dangerous operations in
the Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for
the phase of work.
All practical measures will be taken to prevent employees from being injured while
working on and near scaffolds, including the following:

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 Scaffolding should only be erected by qualified people.

 Scaffolding will support at least 4 times the maximum load.
 Scaffolding or individual components will not be overloaded.
 Damaged scaffolding will not be used.
 Platforms will be fully planked with scaffold grade material.
 Planking will be adequately secured.
 Scaffolding will be kept free of debris.
 Guardrails (top, intermediate and toe board) will be used over 6 feet.
 Precautions will be taken when hoisting materials onto scaffolding, including
the use of tag lines.
 Scaffolds will not be erected near power lines or processes will be enforced to
assure power is shut off.
 Scaffolds will be securely braced and secured, including proper footing.
 Proper access to scaffolds will be provided.
 Outdoor scaffolding will not be used during bad weather or high winds.

EQUIPMENT

Material Handling Equipment

 Material handling equipment such as forklifts shall not be modified with work platform
attachments for supporting employees unless specifically delineated in the manufacturer's
printed operating instructions.
 The use of hooks on equipment for lifting of material must be in accordance with
manufacturer's printed instructions.
 Operators of forklifts or power industrial trucks shall be trained/licensed in accordance
with Host Nation requirements.

Weight Handling Equipment

 Cranes and derricks shall be equipped as specified in EM-385-1-1 section 16.

 METAG shall notify the Contracting Officer 15 days in advance of any cranes
entering the activity so that necessary quality assurance spot checks can be
coordinated. Contractor's operator shall remain with the crane during the spot
check.
 METAG shall comply with the crane manufacturer's specifications and
limitations for erection and operation of cranes and hoists used in support of the
work. Erection shall be performed under the supervision of a designated person.
All testing shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommended procedures.
 Under no circumstance shall a METAG make a lift at or above 90% of the
cranes rated capacity in any configuration.

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 When operating in the vicinity of overhead transmission lines, operators and

riggers shall be alert to this special hazard and shall follow the requirements of
USACE EM 385-1-1 section 11.
 Crane suspended personnel work platforms (baskets) shall not be used unless
METAG proves to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer that using any other
access to the work location would provide a greater hazard to the workers or is
impossible. Personnel shall not be lifted with a line hoist or friction crane.
 Portable fire extinguishers shall be inspected, maintained, and recharged.
 All employees shall be kept clear of loads about to be lifted and of suspended
loads.
 METAG shall use cribbing when performing lifts on outriggers.
 The crane hook/block must be positioned directly over the load. Side loading of
the crane is prohibited.
 A physical barricade must be positioned to prevent personnel from entering
the counterweight swing (tail swing) area of the crane.
 Certification records which include the date of inspection, signature of the
person performing the inspection, and the serial number or other identifier of
the crane that was inspected shall always be available for review by Contracting
Officer personnel.
 Written reports listing the load test procedures used along with any repairs or
alterations performed on the crane shall be available for review by Contracting
Officer personnel.
 Certify that all crane operators have been trained in proper use of all safety
devices (e.g. anti-two block devices).
 Take steps to ensure that wind speed does not contribute to loss of control of
the load during lifting operations. Prior to conducting lifting operations METAG
shall set a maximum wind speed at which a crane can be safely operated based
on the equipment being used, the load being lifted, experience of operators and
riggers, and hazards on the work site. This maximum wind speed determination
shall be included as part of the activity hazard analysis plan for that operation.

EXCAVATIONS
The competent person for excavations performed as a result of contract work shall be
on-site wh excavation work is being performed, and shall inspect, and document the
excavations daily prior to entry by workers. The competent person must evaluate all
hazards, including atmospheric, that may be associated with the work, and shall have
the resources necessary to correct hazards promptly. All excavations shall conform with
the requirements of Section 25 of EM 385-1-1.
The competent person for excavations performed as a result of contract work shall be
on-site when excavation work is being performed, and shall inspect the excavation, the
adjacent areas, and protective systems daily; before each work shift; throughout the
work shifts as dictated by the work being done; after every rainstorm; after other events
that could increase hazards, e.g., snowstorm, windstorm, thaw, earthquake, etc.; when
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fissures, tension cracks, sloughing, undercutting, water seepage, bulging at the bottom
or other similar conditions occur; when there is a change in size, location or placement
of the spoil pile; and where there is any indication or change in adjacent structures. The
competent person shall be able to demonstrate the following: training, experience, and
knowledge of, soil analysis, use of protective systems; and requirements of EM 385-1-1
and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P. They also need the ability to detect conditions that could
result in cave-ins, failures in protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, and other
hazards including those associated with confined spaces. They shall have the authority
to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate existing and predictable hazards and
stop work when required.

 Before excavation a barricade with warning signs, shall be erected around the
construction site to provide safety and keep unauthorized person out of
construction area.
 Prior to start of an excavation, underground installations (e.g. sewer, telephone,
water, electric lines) shall be located and protected from damage or
displacement. A digging permit showing all the existing lines should be available
before starting the excavation.
 The excavated area shall be inspected prior to the start of each day by the
technical authority. If the excavated area does not have a safety problem, work
may proceed. If there are hazards, the work will be stopped until the hazard is
eliminated.
 Sidewalls of excavations will have sufficient slope in accordance with the type
of soil to prevent caving of side walls.
 Where personnel are required to enter excavations more than 1.50-m high,
sufficient stairs and ladders shall be provided.
 Employees shall not be permitted to work in areas where excavators are being
operated.
 To prevent the soil from falling back to the excavated trench, the soil shall be
stored at a proper distance from the trench.
 Necessary precautions shall be taken to protect the adjacent buildings.

ELECTRICAL

Conduct of Electrical Work

Underground electrical spaces must be certified safe for entry before entering to
conduct work. Cables that will be cut must be positively identified and de-energized
prior to performing each cut. Positive cable identification must be made prior to
submitting any outage request for electrical systems. Arrangements are to be
coordinated with the Contracting Officer and Station Utilities for identification. The
Contracting

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Officer will not accept an outage request until the Contractor satisfactorily documents
that the circuits have been clearly identified. Perform all high voltage cable cutting
remotely using hydraulic cutting tool.
Energized work may never be performed without prior authorization. An energized work
permit shall be submitted to GDA for acceptance in acceptance in accordance with 385-
1-1, Section 11.A02.c. When racking in or live switching of circuit breakers, no additional
person other than the switch operator will be allowed in the space during the actual
operation. Plan so that work near energized parts is minimized to the fullest extent
possible. Use of electrical outages clear of any energized electrical sources is the
preferred method. When working in energized substations, only qualified electrical
workers shall be permitted to enter. When work requires METAG to work near
energized circuits as defined by the NFPA 70, high voltage personnel must use personal
protective equipment that includes, as a minimum, electrical hard hat, safety shoes,
insulating gloves with leather protective sleeves, fire retarding shirts, coveralls, face
shields, and safety glasses. In addition, provide electrical arc flash protection for
personnel as required by NFPA 70E. Insulating blankets, hearing protection, and
switching suits may also be required, depending on the specific job and as delineated in
the Contractor's AHA.

Portable Extension Cords

Portable extension cords shall be sized in accordance with manufacturer ratings for the
tool to be powered and protected from damage. All damaged extension cords shall be
immediately removed from service. Portable extension cords shall meet the
requirements of NFPA 70 or European Union equivalent.

WORK IN CONFINED SPACE

METAG shall comply with the requirements in Section 34 of USACE EM 385-1- Any
potential for a hazard in the confined space requires a permit system to be used.
 Entry Procedures. Prohibit entry into a confined space by personnel for any
purpose, including hot work, until the qualified person has conducted
appropriate tests to ensure the confined or enclosed space is safe for the work
intended and that all potential hazards are controlled or eliminated and
documented. All hazards pertaining to the space shall be reviewed with each
employee during review of the AHA.
 Forced air ventilation is required for all confined space entry operations and
the minimum air exchange requirements must be maintained to ensure
exposure to any hazardous atmosphere is kept below its' action level. Ventilation
shall conform with the requirements of Section 06.G of 385- 1-1.
 Additional detailed requirements for ventilation in the valve room of the
tunnel are provided in Section 010150 TECHNICAL REQUIRMENTS.
 Ensure the use of rescue and retrieval devices in confined spaces greater than
1.5 m (5 feet) in depth. Conform to Section 34 of USACE EM 385-1-1.

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 Sewer wet wells require continuous atmosphere monitoring with audible

alarm for toxic gas detection.
 Include training information for employees who will be involved as entrants
and attendants for the work. Conform to Section 34 of USACE EM 385-1-1.
 Daily Entry Permit. Post the permit in a conspicuous place close to the
confined space entrance.

DIVE OPERATIONS

All dive operations shall meet be performed in accordance with EM385-1-1 (2008),
specifically Section 30 and Appendix O. Failure to meet these requirements shall be
cause for rejection or cessation of operations. The Contractor shall submit a dive
operations plan identifying the crew structure, limitations and scope of dive operations,
equipment to be used, periods of exposure, and emergency evacuation procedures.

BARGE OPERATIONS

All barge or water operations shall be performed in accordance with EM385-1-1 (2008),
specifically Section 19 and Section 16.L.

HELICOPTER OPERATIONS

All helicopter operations shall be performed in accordance with EM385-1-1 (2008),

specifically Section 19 and Section 16.P.

CRANE OPERATIONS

All heavy lift operations regardless of the type of crane or mount shall be described in a
Loading Plan for Cranes and Heavy Equipment. For example, helicopter or barge
operations may be required for work on the tower and that work must be coordinated
with other operations and the information provided to the SSHO and the Government
for situational awareness and safety. Further, the tunnel works will require crane
operations to lift bulk heads, remove jet valves, and service to interior of the tunnel
located below the accessible roadway. The Loading Plan for Cranes and Heavy
Equipment must be provided at least 14 days prior to the lift.

CRANE & CRITICAL LIFT OPERATIONS PLAN

Locally rented mobile cranes will be used for loading-unloading and lifting operations as
well as the erection of steel roofing which is included separately.
 Necessary attention will be given to provide the rental mobile crane with
sufficient capacity and quality. Loading-unloading and lifting operations will
include a weight between 250-3000 kg (the heaviest steel roof beam is app.
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4300 cm).So, mobile crane with capacity of 5-10 tons and telescopic beam length
of 10-15 m will be in safe side min. 3 times.
 Any crane shall have the following documents in the cab. of crane at all times
they are to be operated.
 A copy of the operating manual.
 A copy of the load rating chart for the crane in use.

 Lifting operations will not be allowed in windy (above 50 m/sec) and cold
weather (Below-10_C) conditions.
 Critical Lift Plans shall be site specific and prepared by a qualified person in
accordance with EM385-1-1, 16.C18.
 The operator shall not engage in any activity that will divert his attention while
operating the crane
 The operator shall not leave the controls while a load is suspended.
 Before leaving the crane unattended, the operator shall land any load, park
the crane and stop the engine.
 It shall be ensured by the rigger or flagman or operator that;
 The crane is well secured and balanced in the sling or lifting device before it is
lifted more than a few inches
 The lift and swing-path is clear of obstructions and adequate clearance is
maintained from electrical sources
 All persons are clear of the swing radius of the counter weight.
 Rigging equipment is sufficient and safe

HOUSEKEEPING

Clean-Up
It is the policy of METAG, Inc. to promote and keep a well-organized and clean work site.
It is our belief that this will result in fewer accidents, higher production, and a generally
safer working environment.
Thorough housekeeping will be required daily during the life of this contract. All debris
generated, excluding hazardous materials or hazardous waste, shall be cleaned up and
stored in dumpsters or our trailer until transported off site for proper disposal.

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Emergency response plan:

Some physical signs/symptoms that require emergency medical treatment and a

call to emergency medical services include: chest pain, difficulty breathing,
uncontrolled bleeding, bone fracture, loss of consciousness, severe head injury,
poisoning, shock, loss of limb, and sudden and prolonged dizziness. In an
emergency situation:

 A designated METAG employee shall accompany the injured worker to

the hospital.
 Administer first aid to minimize the injury effects.

Call RMSI at 0799972439 or 0799933400 for a triage call/discussion with an

Occupational Health Nurse or physician. Mention as soon as possible that the
call is regarding an emergency injury. The
Occupational Health Nurse will assist the supervisor to determine the best
treatment plan.

Provide the following information:

 Name of Supervisor calling.

 Phone Number.
 Location calling from.
 Name of individual injured.
 Date and type of injury.

Call the PESM, PM, and Client representative.

Emergency Site Evacuation Routes and Procedures

In order to mobilize the manpower resources and equipment necessary to cope

with a fire or other emergency, a clear chain of authority will be established. The
EC will take charge of all emergency response activities and dictate the
procedures that will be followed for the duration of the emergency. The EC will
report immediately to the scene of the emergency, assess the seriousness of the
situation, and direct whatever efforts are necessary until the emergency
response units arrive. At his/her discretion, the EC also may order the closure of
the site for an indefinite period.
All project personnel will be instructed on proper emergency response
procedures and locations of emergency telephone numbers during the initial site
safety meeting. If an emergency occurs, including, but not limited to fire or
explosion, an air horn will be sounded on the site. The horn will sound for three
blasts, signaling that immediate evacuation of all personnel is necessary due to
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all personnel will evacuate the work areas and assemble at the designated rally
point, which shall be determined upon arrival at the site.
The EC will give directions for implementing whatever actions are necessary.
Any project team member may be assigned to be in charge of emergency
communications during and emergency. He/she will attend the site telephone
specified by the EC from the time the alarm sounds until the emergency has
ended.
After sounding the alarm and initiating emergency response procedures, the EC
will check and verify that access roads are not obstructed. If traffic control is
necessary, as in the event of a fire or explosion, a project team member, who
has been trained in these procedures and designated at the site safety meeting,
will take over these duties until local police and fire fighters arrive.
The EC will remain at the site to provide any assistance requested by
emergency-response squads as they arrive to deal with the situation. Evacuation
routes, meeting places, and location of emergency equipment and first aid
supplies shall be discussed during the site-specific briefing.

Fire Prevention and fire fighting

In the event of a fire or explosion, procedures will include immediately evacuating

the site (air horn will sound for three long blasts), and notification to the local fire
department. No personnel will fight a fire beyond the stage where it can be put
out with a portable extinguisher (incipient stage).
Adhering to the following precautions will prevent fires:
 Good housekeeping and storage of materials
 Storage of flammable liquids and gases away from oxidizers
 Smoking will be allowed only in designated areas appointed by the CM
 No hot work without a properly executed hot work permit
 Shutting off engines to refuel
 Grounding and bonding metal containers during transfer of flammable
liquids;
 Use of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved flammable storage cans
 Fire extinguishers rated at least 10 pounds ABC located on all heavy
equipment, in all
 trailers and near all hot work activities
 Monthly inspections of all fire extinguishers

Chemical Exposure

The following are standard procedures to treat chemical exposures. Other,

specific procedures detailed on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Call
emergency medical support if required.

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SKIN AND EYE CONTACT: Use copious amounts of water. Wash/rinse

affected areas thoroughly, and then provide appropriate medical attention. Eyes
should be rinsed for 15 minutes upon chemical contamination. Skin should also
be rinsed for 15 minutes if contact with caustics, acids or hydrogen peroxide
occurs.

INHALATION: Move to fresh air. Decontaminate and transport to hospital or

local medical provider.

INGESTION: Decontaminate and transport to emergency medical facility.

PUNCTURE WOUND OR LACERATION: Decontaminate and transport to

emergency medical facility.

Adverse Weather Conditions

In the event of adverse weather conditions, the CM or designee will determine if
work can continue without potentially risking the safety of all field workers. Some
of the items to be considered prior to determining if work should continue are:

 Potential for heat stress and heat-related injuries

 Potential for cold stress and cold-related injuries
 Treacherous weather-related working conditions (hail, rain, lightning,
snow, ice, or high winds)
 Limited visibility (fog)
 Potential for electrical storms
 Other major incidents

Site activities will be limited to daylight hours, unless suitable artificial light is
provided, and acceptable weather conditions prevail. The CM in conjunction
with the Project Manager and SSHO will determine the need to cease field
operations, if necessary, in case of severe inclement weather conditions.

All subcontractors must work closely with site management in order to ensure
that pre- planning for, and response to, severe weather conditions are
adequate.

A detailed weather forecast will be obtained by the CM or SSHO for the area
for the current and following day’s weather forecast to determine the
impending weather. The weather forecasts will be discussed at each
morning’s health and safety briefing.

Thunder Storms, Squalls, and Short Duration Wind Storms

The following actions should be taken to secure the site whenever there is a
threatening storm that includes lightning or high winds.

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Secure all loose materials, supplies, and equipment.

Employees working in high wind conditions must be protected from airborne
contaminants and flying debris using engineering controls such as wetting of dry
soil to prevent particle dispersion and securing all loose objects. Goggles may be
required to protect from blowing sand and dust.
Stop all work and bring all workers indoors when lightning is within view of the
site. Work will not commence until 30 minutes after last sighting of the lightning.
(use the 30/30 rule – Count from the time the lightning is observed until the
thunderclap is heard – less than 30 seconds (less than
5 miles) take cover. Wait 30 minutes after the last observed lightning to leave
cover).
Reach equipment work will stop and be lowered and secured.
In the event that lightning is encountered in the area, work will stop and the crew
will follow the established procedure for taking shelter.
Shut down and disconnect all electrical equipment in an orderly manner. The
purpose is to protect the equipment from electrical surges and abrupt power loss.

Spill Control and Response

All small hazardous spills/environmental releases shall be contained as close to

the source as possible. Whenever possible, the MSDS will be consulted to assist
in determining the best means of containment and cleanup. For small spills,
sorbent materials such as sand, sawdust or commercial sorbents should be
placed directly on the substance to contain the spill and aid recovery. Any acid
spills should be diluted or neutralized carefully prior to attempting recovery.
Berms of earthen or sorbent materials can be used to contain the leading edge of
the spills. Drains or drainage areas should be blocked. All spill containment
materials will be properly disposed. An exclusion zone of around the spill area
should be established depending on the type and size of the spill.

The following seven steps should be taken by the EC:

 Determine the nature, identity and amounts of major spill components.

 Make sure all unnecessary persons are removed from the spill area.
 Notify the appropriate site response team and the PM and PESM. See
Tables A4-1 and A4-2.
 Use proper PPE in consultation with the CM.
 If a flammable liquid, gas or vapor is involved, remove all ignition sources
and use non-sparking and/or explosive proof equipment to contain or
clean up the spill (diesel only vehicles, air operated pumps, etc.).
 If possible, try to stop the leak with appropriate material.
 Remove all surrounding materials that can react or compound with the
spill.
 Protect storm drains and sewer manholes by surrounding them with
sorbent materials or berms.
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 METAG will collect all material discharged including contaminated booms

and absorbent materials. All residue discharged will be disposed of in
accordance with all applicable waste federal and state regulations.
 All emergency equipment will be decontaminated prior to being placed
back into routine service.
 Contaminated decontamination water, waste solutions, or residues
generated from decontaminating the equipment will be collected and
disposed of in compliance with all applicable State and Federal
regulations.
 Depleted spill response supplies will be restocked.
 METAG will keep all records related to the spill of hazardous waste for a
period of at least 3 years after the spill has been cleaned up or for longer
periods of time, if required as part of any unresolved enforcement action.

Emergency Equipment

The following minimum emergency equipment shall be kept and maintained at

field locations:

 First aid kit.

 ANSI-approved eye wash with capability of 15 minutes non-stop
operation.
 Fire extinguisher (one per trailer/vehicle, and trailer).
 Spill control equipment if hazardous or petroleum-based materials are
used to include, but not limited to, absorbent booms, absorbent pads, and
absorbent material, scoop or shovel and disposal container.

Restoration and Salvage

After an emergency, prompt restoration of utilities, fire protection equipment,

medical supplies and other equipment will reduce the possibility of further losses.
Some of the items that may need to be addressed are:

 Refilling fire extinguishers

 Refilling medical supplies
 Recharging eyewashes and/or showers
 Replenishing spill control supplies
 Replacing used air horns

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Plan for Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse

METAG has a Drug Free Workplace Program. All contractors and subcontractors
on this project are subject to drug and alcohol testing at any time. Supervisors,
managers, and the SSHO are to
determine the fitness of their workers including whether their workers may be
under the influence
of any drugs or alcohol. This includes over-the-counter medications and
prescription medications. At the beginning of the project at the initial site
orientation and training, all workers are reminded of the program and policies.
The policy is also described in the MEC Interim Safety and Occupational Health
Work Practices that all employees are given at the time of employment and in
written corporate policies. Workers are encouraged to confidentially list their
medications on a medical information form that is provided to them and retained
by the SSHO.

Site Sanitation Plan

Portable toilets and a hand wash station are standard at the work site(s). The
toilet maintenance provided by the cleaning crew will be performed at least once
a week. The CM will determine if more frequent maintenance is required.
Workers will discard all food debris and other trash in a designated container.
This container will be emptied at least once each week and taken to a waste
management/disposal facility

Access and Haul Road Plan

Access and Haul Road locations will be shown in the Project Traffic Plan. Traffic
Plans will be revised as necessary to support the work and will be posted at
appropriate locations on the work site. Workers will be informed of any changes
in the traffic plan. Traffic Plans will be coordinated with GFA.

Respiratory Protection Plan

At this time, it is unlikely that respiratory protection is required for this project. If
respirators are required on this project, the Respiratory Protection Program
references the corporate procedure (EHS Procedure 5-2). For this project, the
Respiratory Protection Program Administrator is Mr.
Skip Parry, CIH, who is also the PESM.

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Health Hazard Control Program

This section presents an assessment of the chemical, biological, and physical

hazards that may
be encountered during this project.

Chemical Hazards

Fuel: Any fuel stored on site (i.e., in storage tanks, tanker, etc. and in association
with the project) must meet MEC’s Procedure for Hazardous Material Storage
and Transportation (EHS Procedure 3-7). Only Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-
approved metal flammable liquid storage containers will be used at the project
site. All fuel storage containers will be labeled properly (i.e., Flammable and
Diesel/Gasoline). Bulk storage containers will be stored in secondary
containment that meets 110 percent of the largest container. A properly rated fire
extinguisher will be located adjacent to the fuel storage facility. The tank and
containment will be inspected regularly (i.e., during the weekly EHS Inspections)
to verify that it is in good condition and that rainwater is emptied from the
containment area. MSDSs for on-site fuels will be made available to all site
personnel. When refueling, personnel will place a drip pan or spill pads
underneath the pump to catch any spillage or overflow.

b. Cements and Dusts: Dust generated by construction, demolition, and other

activities will be controlled when possible by watering or other means.
Demolition of concrete structures, batching of concrete, and related activities
may release cement dusts. These dusts are alkaline and may irritate respiratory
systems. The use of water sprays will reduce personnel exposure, along with
having personnel move upwind of the operations. Transfers of cement to the
batch plant may release cement or flyash dusts. Batching facilities will be
equipped with bag houses or filters on the exhaust vents.
Personnel contact with fresh concrete and grouts may occur during placement.
Concrete is an alkaline that may cause dermatitis or skin burns. Personnel
placing concrete or working in the vicinity will wear appropriate PPE (rubber
boots with pants bloused over, rubber gloves for hand work, and eye protection.

Biological Hazards

a. Insects and Other Arthropods: Insects, including bees, wasps, hornets, and
spiders, may be present at this site making the chance of a bite or sting possible.
Although some of the insects or other arthropods may not be common in the
area, care must be taken on equipment that is brought in from other parts of the

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country. Some individuals may have a severe allergic reaction to an insect bite or
sting that can result in a life threatening condition
The CM will instruct the field crew in the recognition and procedures for
encountering poisonous insects at the site. Additionally, any individuals who have
been bitten or stung by an insect will notify the CM or ESS. The following is a list
of preventive measures

 Wear proper protective clothing (work boots, socks and pants).

 Field personnel who may have insect allergies will provide this information
to the
Field Construction Manager and ESS prior to commencing work, and if
they have allergy medication on site will inform the ESS and CM.

Mild insect bites should be treated by applying a baking soda paste or ice
wrapped in a wet cloth. Bee stingers should be gently scraped off the skin,
working from the side of the stinger. The suction device in commercially available
snakebite kits can also be used to remove the stinger. If insect bites become red
or inflamed or symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath, etc.,
appear, medical care will be sought.
Immediate care is needed if a person is allergic to insect bites/stings. If an
allergic person receives a spider bite or insect bite/sting, seek immediate medical
attention, keep the victim calm, and check vital signs frequently. Rescue
breathing should be given if necessary to supply oxygen to the victim.
First aid for insect bites is as follows:

 Clean the bitten area with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.
 To relieve pain, place an ice pack over the bite.
 Keep the victim quiet and monitor breathing.
 Seek immediate medical attention.

If possible, catch the insect to confirm its identity, even if the body is crushed.

Bloodborne Pathogens:

Bloodborne pathogens enter the human body and blood circulation system
through punctures, cuts or abrasions of the skin, or mucous membranes. They
are not transmitted through ingestion (swallowing), through the lungs (breathing),
or by contact with whole, healthy skin. However, under the principle of universal
precautions all blood should be considered infectious, and all skin and mucous
membranes should be considered to have possible points of entry for pathogens.
There are a number of infections that are transmitted by insects and arthropods
where the infection cycle includes the human blood system. Examples include

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malaria and Lyme disease, which are transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks,
respectively. These diseases are serious, and the possibility for infection should
be considered. However, these diseases cannot be transmitted through personal
contact with human blood and are not covered by the Blood borne Pathogen
Standard. Potential blood borne pathogen exposures include:

Medical emergency response operations such as administering first aid or CPR.

Two primary blood borne pathogens include Hepatitis B and Acquired Immune
Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS).

To reduce the risk of contracting a blood borne pathogen, take the following
precautions:

 Avoid contact with blood and other bodily fluids.

 Use protective equipment when giving first aid/CPR, such as disposable
gloves
and breathing barriers.
 Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water immediately after giving
care.

When cleaning up blood or other bodily fluids:

 Clean up the spill immediately or as soon as possible after the spill occurs.
 Use disposable gloves and other PPE when cleaning spills.
 Wipe up the spill with paper towels or other absorbent materials.
 After the area has been wiped up, flood the area with a solution of ¼ cup
of liquid chlorine bleach to 1 gallon of fresh water and allow it to stand for
at least 20 minutes.
 Dispose of the contaminated material used to clean up the spill in a
labeled biohazard container.

The CM and ESS should be notified of any potential contact with blood or bodily
fluids
resulting from first aid or CPR administered on the job.

Physical Hazards

The following sections describe the general physical hazards associated with
many of the routine
activities that will be conducted at the site
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General Physical Hazards: This section provides a description of the more

common possible physical hazards that are associated with the planned field
activities. The principle hazards for the project are the hazards identified as the
“Critical Four” of Mobile Equipment, Lockout/Tagout,
Confined Spaces, and Fall Protection. Task-specific hazards and controls will be
identified in the AHA and extra emphasis will be placed on the “Critical Four”
hazards.

Mobile & Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Operation (Critical Hazard): Heavy
equipment will be inspected for compliance to Interim Safety and Health
guidelines and mechanical conditions before it is utilized on site. Equipment
turned over from past operations will be inspected prior to use. Equipment that
has not been inspected, or inspected and found deficient, will be tagged out of
service until it successfully passes inspection.
Equipment operators will be qualified. The determination of qualifications will
include the operator’s knowledge and operational skill on the equipment,
including the use of safety equipment. When required, the operators will be
tested and certified.
Excavators, forklifts, front-end loaders, haul trucks, graders, and other heavy
equipment may be used on this project. There is a potential for workers to be
struck by these vehicles or to be injured by contact with exposed mechanical
parts (i.e., gears and pulleys). In addition, there is a risk of vehicle accidents and
fire during refueling. To control these hazards, regulated work areas will be
established around each jobsite and safe distances will be maintained between
workers and mechanical equipment. Mobile equipment will be equipped with
backup alarms or spotters will be used, as necessary, to direct equipment
operators, particularly when dumping soil and rock, operating cranes, and
loading haul trucks. In addition, all exposed gears and pulleys on mechanical
equipment should be guarded to eliminate pinch and grab hazards.
Personnel on foot will be required to get the operator’s attention and
acknowledgement prior to entering into the swing area or reach of the machine.
Fire extinguishers will be available during refueling operations in the event of
fuel, hydraulic fluid, or lubricant release. Vehicles and equipment will be refueled
outside buildings.
Prior to entry and use on the project, all equipment will be inspected for
personnel restraints and protections, freedom from leakage, etc. Daily
inspections of each piece of equipment will be performed the first time each day
it is utilized.
Pick-ups, trucks, and other light vehicles will be limited from entering the work
areas unless required to support the work. Light vehicles will be required to park
a minimum of 10 meters away from operating heavy equipment.

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Regular inspections will be made of roadways and travel ways for obstructions,
blind corners, or other congestion. Depending on the condition, traffic may be
rerouted, pedestrian traffic closed, or traffic placed into one-way travel.
Additional riders will not be allowed on equipment unless it is specifically
designed for that purpose and has seats with seat belts.

Electrical Safety, Lock Out/Tag Out and Hazardous Energy (Critical Hazard):
Qualified electricians will be used to verify lockout/tag out effectiveness.
Electrical installations shall be performed by qualified electricians. For most
workers, electrical safety is limited to the proper use of electrical portable tools
and equipment (including lighting). Prior to use, the user shall inspect all
electrical portable tools and equipment. In addition, for field operations, these
tools and equipment shall be used with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs)
(either permanently installed, or with portable units for use with cord sets.
For electrical work, an Electrical Work Permit will be issued as part of the
Lockout/Tag out Process.

 Confined Space Entry (Critical Hazard): Confined spaces are defined as

spaces meeting all of the following criteria:

 Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and
perform assigned work.
 Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks,
vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits are spaces that may
have limited means of entry). Is not designed for continuous employee
occupancy.

All confined space entries will be identified in the AHA. Planning will include
coordination for monitoring, permitting, and confined space rescue prior to entry.
All personnel who enter confined spaces must be trained. A discussion of
personnel rescue procedures for confined spaces can be found in the AHA.
Whenever possible, confined spaces will not be entered and will instead be
opened and demolished without personnel entry. If confined space entry is
required, a hazard evaluation will be completed and monitoring will be performed.
For low hazard, non-permitted spaces as determined by the ESQ Manager,
entries may be made without notification of the local emergency responders and
placing them on alert.

Fall Protection (Critical Hazard); Fall protection will be instituted when personnel
will be exposed to a potential fall of 2 meters or greater. Personnel working on
surfaces with unprotected sides or edges 2 meters or more above a lower level
will be protected from falls by the use of barriers, covers, guard rails, or personal

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fall arrest systems (full harness, lanyard or retractable system, and approved
anchorage points).
Ladder use above 2 meters will be limited to personnel movement and will not
include working from/on ladders. The three-point rule will be enforced for all
ladder work.
Personnel mounting equipment or trucks will follow the three-point rule.
Fall arrest equipment will be subject to daily inspections by the users and
periodic inspection by the safety personnel.
Personnel assigned work where fall protection is required will be provided
training on maintaining fall protection; the selection, use and inspection of the fall
arrest equipment; and anchorages. A competent person will determine the
suitability of an anchorage point.
The maximum free fall distance allowed when employing a fall arrest system is
60 centimeters.

Weather Hazards: Over the time of this project, extreme heat should be
expected. Exposure to temperature extremes shall be controlled in accordance
with Temperature Extremes, EHS Procedure 4-6, and task-specific requirements.
Personnel will be monitored by the SSHO for work time based on temperature,
humidity, and physiological monitoring.
Forecasted weather will be reviewed as a part of the Plan of the Day (POD)
meeting with all project personnel. The SSHO will monitor weather conditions
and inform the CM if adverse weather is predicted or storm alerts have been
issued.
Wind may also be an issue, particularly during aerial crane operations. When
wind speeds reach 40 kilometers per hour (25 miles per hour), the CM and ESQ
Manager will temporarily stop crane operations for evaluations. A determination
will be made to suspend work with crane operations or proceed with detailed
controls according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and MEC
procedures. A hand-held portable wind meter will be employed to spot monitor
wind speeds, as required.
Dust control and fugitive particle control will be maintained at all times during
work. If positive dust control cannot be maintained, the work activity will be
suspended until such time as control can be maintained.

Excavations and Earthwork: Soil excavation activities will be somewhat limited

during this project. Slopes on trenches and excavations deeper than 1.5 meters
with personnel entry will be maintained on a 1.5:1 or greater slope, or hazard
zones established at the projected 1.5:1 lines.
Excavation slopes will be maintained at 1.5:1 to prevent collapse/subsidence.
Lesser slopes of 1:1 may be allowed with an engineering evaluation and
additional constraints (e.g. high ground pressure vehicle to be operated at 1.5
meters or greater distance from the edge). If sloping of an excavation or trench
cannot be accomplished, other means of protection, such as shield systems,

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must be in place. No personnel are allowed to enter an excavation without the

authorization of a company-designated competent person.
Trenches will be inspected regularly as work progresses. Personnel will be
prohibited from entering any trench until inspected by the designated competent
person. Trenches greater than 1.5 meters deep that will be entered will require
slope laybacks, the use of shields, or shoring and means of egress.

Materials of Explosive Concern: There is a possibility of munitions of explosive

concern being encountered on site. These materials have the potential to kill or
cause serious injury if improperly handled.
Operations involving munitions of explosive concern are inherently dangerous
and require strict adherence to safe practices, safety procedures, and positive
control of personnel. Due to the nature that munitions of explosive concern items
may be encountered, all site workers must be vigilant in identifying hazards at the
work site and bringing them to the attention of supervisory personnel. As
additional hazards are identified, protective measures will be implemented. If
encountered, the site will be cleared as appropriate and the TO Manager and
TAS Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will be notified. No work will
proceed until the TO Manager and COR have been notified by the Explosive
Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialist that the material has been removed and the
area is clear.

Noise and Hearing Conservation: High noise levels may occur during heavy
equipment use and cutting operations. All personnel who may be exposed to
noise levels estimated to be greater than 85 decibels A-weighted (dBA) averaged
over an 8-hour work period will be required to wear appropriate hearing
protection.
Noise reduction practices will be employed to reduce worker exposure to noise,
such as requesting “whisperized” compressors and generators, moving
equipment away from the areas where personnel are stationed, and building
temporary noise deflectors. In areas with noise exposures lower than 85 dBA,
hearing protection (ear plugs and muffs) will be made available to all personnel
and the use encouraged by the SSHO. . A general field rule is to wear hearing
protection if you cannot hear normal conversation within an arm length of the
person talking. Hearing protection must be worn if noise levels are above the
following:

 84 dBA – 8-hour time weighted average

 100 dBA – 15 minute short-term exposure limit
 140 dBA – instantaneous noise.

Process Safety Management Plan

Not applicable.

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Lead Abatement Plan

Not applicable.

Asbestos Abatement Plan

Not applicable.

Radiation Safety Program

Not applicable.

Abrasive Blasting

Not applicable.

Heat/Cold Stress Monitoring Plan

The employees will be observed by the SSHO and CM to detect any problems
such as heat stress. The ambient temperatures will be monitored and a work/rest
routine will be implemented.
When at all possible, work will be performed in the shade and, if necessary,
shade through the means of tarps, or similar, will be provided.
Work areas will be evaluated for temperature extremes which will involve
monitoring ambient temperatures in the work area, tracking thermal workloads,
and monitoring the physiological status of the workers (i.e., heart rate and core
temperature). In addition, site personnel will be trained in the recognition and
control of thermal stress symptoms. When appropriate, personal heat stress
controls, such as work/rest cycles, personal cooling devices, hydration, and
thermally insulated clothing, will be used to manage the heat stress risk.

Temperature readings will be compared to the American Conference of

Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH) work/rest schedule for controlling heat stress exposure as
found in their publication, “Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and
Physical Agents.” Suitable work/rest schedules will be established at the site
based on a consideration of these ACGIH guidelines and other environmental
factors relevant to the work.

Heat Stress

There is a potential for heat stress and related injuries during work activities.
Specific potential hazards include:

 Heat rash

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 Heat cramps
 Fainting
 Heat Exhaustion
 Heat Stroke
 Hyperthermia

Sweating does not cool the body unless the sweat evaporates. Heat stress
related problems include heat rash, fainting, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and
heat stroke. Heat rash occurs because sweat is not evaporating, causing
irritation and vesicular inflammation. Standing erect and immobile in the heat
allows blood to pool in the lower extremities. As a result, blood does not return to
the heart to be pumped back to the brain and fainting may occur. Heat cramps
are painful spasms of the muscles due to excessive water and salt loss from
profuse sweating.
Similarly, heat exhaustion occurs due to the large fluid and salt loss from profuse
sweating. Heat exhaustion is characterized by clammy and moist skin, nausea,
dizziness, headaches, and low blood pressure.
Heat stroke occurs when the body's temperature regulatory system has failed.
Skin is hot, dry, red, and spotted. The affected person may be mentally confused,
delirious, and convulsions may occur. A person exhibiting signs of heat stroke
should be removed from the work area and moved to a shaded area
immediately. The injured person should be soaked with water and fanned to
promote evaporation. Medical attention must be obtained immediately. EARLY
RECOGNITION AND TREATMENT OF HEAT STROKE ARE THE ONLY
MEANS OF PREVENTING BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH.
Hyperthermia occurs when there is a rise in body core temperature above 37.5
degrees Celsius (°C) (99.6 degrees Fahrenheit [ºF]).
Early symptoms of heat stress related problems include the following:

 Decline in task performance

 Lack of coordination
 Decline in alertness
 Unsteady walk
 Excessive fatigue
 Muscle cramps
 Dizziness

Proper training and preventive measures will aid in averting loss of worker
productivity and serious illness. Heat stress prevention is particularly important
because once a person suffers from heat stroke or heat exhaustion, that person
may be predisposed to additional heat related illnesses. To avoid heat stress, the
following steps, as necessary, will be implemented at the site:

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 Adjust work schedules:

 Modify work/rest schedules according to monitoring requirements.

 Mandate work slowdowns as needed.
 Perform work during cooler hours of the day, if possible, or at night if
adequate lighting can be provided.

 Perform physiological monitoring.

 Provide shelter (air-conditioned, if possible) or shaded areas to protect
personnel during rest periods.

Maintain worker's body fluids at normal levels. This is necessary to ensure the
cardiovascular system functions adequately. Daily fluid intake must
approximately equal the amount of water lost in sweat, e.g. 0.23 liters (8 fluid
ounces) of water must be ingested for approximately every 0.23 kilograms [kg] (8
ounces) of weight loss. The normal thirst mechanism is not sensitive enough to
ensure that enough water will be consumed to replace lost sweat. When heavy
sweating occurs, encourage the worker to drink more. The following strategies
may be useful:

 Maintain water temperature at 10° to 16.6°C (50° to 60°F).

 Provide small disposable cups that hold about 0.1 liter (4 ounces).

 Have workers drink 0.5 liter (16 ounces) of fluid, preferably water or
dilute drinks, before beginning work.
 Urge workers to drink a cup or two every 15 to 20 minutes, or at
each monitoring break. A total of 4 to 6 liters (1 to 1.6 gallons) of
fluid per day are recommended, but more may be necessary to
maintain body weight.

 Train workers to recognize the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

 Rotate personnel and alternate job functions.

Utilize cooling vests when impermeable clothing is worn.

Additional procedures to be followed are provided in EHS Program, Temperature
Extremes, EHS
Procedure 4-6.

Cold Stress

Work will likely be conducted during the fall and winter months and poses a
significant risk for exposure to cold stress. Wind can increase the impact of cold
on a person's body, especially if exposed to low temperatures. Systemic cold
exposure is referred to as hypothermia. Local cold exposure is generally labeled
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during the health and safety briefing conducted prior to the onset of site activities.
Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition in which the core body temperature
falls below the Threshold Limit Value of 36°C (96.8°F). Hypothermia can occur at
temperatures above freezing particularly when the skin or clothing becomes wet.
During exposure to cold, maximum shivering occurs when the core temperature
falls to 35°C (95°F). As hypothermia progresses, depression of the central
nervous system becomes increasingly more severe (Table 7-2). This accounts
for the progressive signs and symptoms ranging from sluggishness and slurred
speech to disorientation and eventually unconsciousness.

Frostbite is both the general and medical term given to areas of cold injury.
Unlike hypothermia, frostbite rarely occurs unless environmental temperatures
are less than freezing and usually less than -6.7°C (20°F). Frostbite injuries occur
most commonly on the distal parts of the body (nose, earlobes, hands, and feet)
that are subject to intense vasoconstriction. The three general categories of
frostbite are:

 Frostnip—A whitened area of the skin which is slightly burning or painful.

Superficial frostbite—Waxy, white skin with a firm sensation but with some
resiliency.
 Symptomatically feels “warm” to the victim with a notable cessation of
pain.
Deep frostbite—Tissue damage deeper than the skin, at times, down to
the bone.
 The skin is cold, numb and hard.

In preventing cold stress, the CM must consider factors relating both to the
worker and the environment. Training, medical screening, establishment of
administrative controls, selecting proper work clothing, and wind-chill monitoring
all contribute to the prevention of hypothermia and frostbite.

 Recognizing the early signs and symptoms of cold stress can help prevent
serious injury. Thus, workers will be trained to recognize the symptoms of
hypothermia and frostbite and have appropriate first-aid instruction. When

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the air temperature is below 10°C (50°F) the CM will inform workers of the
proper clothing requirements and any work practices that are in effect to
reduce cold exposure.
 Cold injuries and illnesses recognition and prevention measures will be
emphasized during daily safety briefings when the potential for cold
injuries and illnesses exists.
 Work will cease under unusually hazardous conditions.
 Phenothiazine (a sedative) and beta blocker drug use will be prohibited.
 A heated area will be available on site.
 Temperature will be recorded daily on site.
 Warm beverages will be available on site.

 The CM will establish a work/rest schedule based upon worker monitoring.

At the first sign of uncontrollable shivering the worker will be rested in a
heated shelter.
 Work will be stopped when the air temperature reaches -17.8°C (0°F).
 Workers will be encouraged to layer clothing when air temperature is
below 10°C (50°F). Clothing that has a high insulation value will be worn
under protective garments. Insulated gloves will be worn when the wind
chill index is below 0° C (32°F). Insulating dry clothes will be available.

Additional procedures to be followed are provided in EHS Program, Temperature

Extremes, EHS Procedure 4-6.

Night Operations Lighting Plan

If night operations are required, adequate lighting will be provided by the use of
portable light plants to provide illumination that complies with Table 7-1 of EM
385-1-1 (e.g., 33 lumens/square foot). Personnel working at night will wear high
visibility vests or other clothing. Night lighting will be coordinated with the Base
Operations.

Fire Prevention Plan

Fire prevention is the responsibility of all individuals. Proper housekeeping and

the daily removal of oily rags are just two of the many means by which the
chances of a fire are reduced. Standard fire prevention practices will be followed,
such as the cutting and removal of weeds from hot-work areas, watering down
areas prior to hot work, and removal of debris, scrap lumber, and other materials
that could support a fire. Hot work will be controlled with hot work permits.

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Fire Watches

A fire watch will be provided when required for fire system issues and during and
for a minimum
of 30 minutes after cutting, welding, grinding, or work with an open flame in areas
where a potential exists for sparks, slag, or hot material to come in contact with
flammable or combustible
substances.

Fire Extinguishers

 Fire extinguishers shall be provided in readily available locations at the

work locations, regularly occupied buildings, equipment and vehicle cabs,
and at fueling points.
 Inspections will be performed monthly by the SSHO and tagged out for
maintenance or replaced as necessary.
 Workers will be familiar with the use of fire extinguishers.

Hazardous Energy Control Plan

There is limited applicability for the planned work. For most workers, electrical
safety is limited to the proper use of electrical portable tools and equipment
(including lighting. Qualified electricians will be used to verify lockout/tag out
effectiveness. Electrical installations shall be performed by qualified electricians.)

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Appendixes

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Appendix A. Stuff Certification and resumes

Project manager: SİNAN ÖZER

Demircikara Mah.1427 Sok.Emine ambar apt.No:6/15 ANTALYA

Home (+90 531 991 13 00) Gsm (+90 532 58 55)

E-mail: (sinanozer@hotmail.com)

PERSONEL INFORMATION:
NATIONALITY : T.C.
PLACE OF BIRTH: Pınarbaşı-Kayseri
DATE OF BIRTH : 25.03.1960
MILITARY SERVICE: Completed
MARITAL STATUS: Married

CAREER OBJECTIVE
I want to utilize my knowledge, skills and Professional experience in order to the growth
of a good company while improving myself.

EDUCATION
1973-1976 Kayseri High School
1976-1982 Middle East Technical University, Department of Civil Engineering Faculty

WORK EXPERIENCE
03/1982-03/1983 : Trakya Birlik (Pasiner Holding)
- Biryağ Margarine oil Factory Construction

03/1983-03/1984 : Sivas Construction Prooerty Directorate

- Chief of final account and consulting

03/1984-03/1985 : Yurttaşlar Co.

- Suudi Arabistan Jeddah city Infrastructure Project Chief

03/1985-04/1988 : Ertürk KAYA, Rabat A.Ş.

- Amasya Industrial Estate Site Chief

04/1988-04/1989 : Şişe-Cam A.Ş.

- Trakya Glass Float Line Control Engineer

04/1989-12/1992 : Some projects as independent contracting

- Construction Manager of Social Facilities in 13.Headquarters
of Highways

12/1992-12/1995 : Antalya Industrial Site Supervision Organization

- Mediterranean Industrial Site Manager

- Green Antalya Industrial Site Manager

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01/1996-09/1998 : Projects and Contracting Works

- Static Concrete Projects

- Government Contracting

09/1998- 2008 : Contracting Works

- Government Contracting(Dormitories,Schools,Courthouse ect.)

- Consulting works( hotels,cooperatives,private ect.)

- Consulting Services

- Expert Services

02/2009-02/2010 : OBD Co.

- Afghanistan Kabil Fuel depot Project Project Manager

02/2010 –10/2010 : Akkord Co.(Azerbaijan Co.)

- Afghanistan Mezari serif Ana Corps Support Battalion Camp
Shaheen W917PM-09-C-0081 Project Project Manager

10/2010-10/2012 : ESER A.Ş.

- Nijerya Railway project Construction Manager

10/2012- 05/2013 : ZAFER Co.

- Yemen Sanaa American Ambassy compound Project
Construction Manager

05/2013- 01/2014 - Metag Co.+ Ceytun Co.

Regional Logistic Center & Regional Headquarters
Lashkar Gah Helmand
Concept Project , Project Manager

LANGUAGE SKILLS
English-Good training
COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows NT, Microsoft Office 98,Excel,Word,Auto CAD,Probina
INTERESTS
Traveling, Reading,Taking pictures
REFERENCES
Ertürk KAYA ; Rönesans A.Ş. : Tel 0532 714 46 43
Ekin Atlıman; Metag Co. :Tel 0532 467 85 69
THE TURN OVER PROJECTS AFTER 1998 :

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1-Antalya Hasyurt Primary Schools Employer: National Education

Diractorate of Antalya
2-Mediterranean İndustrial Estate Mosque Employer : Akdeniz Sanayi Sitesi
Coop.
3-Burdur E Type Jail Employer : The Ministry of Justice
4-Burdur Courthhouse Employer : The Ministry of Justice
5-Serik Dormitory Employer: Antalya Public Works
and settlement H.
6- Antalya Gümüşgöze village water supply Employer:Rural Services of Antalya H.
7-Burdur Government Building Renovation Works Employer : Governorship of Burdur
8-Burdur stadium construction Employer:Burdur Provincial Directotate of
Youth and Sport
9-Health Offices constructions Employer: Antalya Provincial Directorate
of Healt
10-Final accounts Works Employer : Sillyum Hotel– Belek
11-Hotel final accounts Employer: Gelidonya Hotel– Kemer
12-Various Cooperative Consultind and projects Services
13-Highway Antalya 13.Headquarters various contructing works
14-Antalya Municipality road and pavement Works Employer :Antalya Muratpaşa
Municipality
15-Dolphin Show pool and facilities Employer:Rixos Hotel-Antalya
16-Housing units and Elementary School Employer:Housing Develepmont
Administration of
Turkey

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2. QC manager: Murat KUCUKERSEN

Address : Sirintepe Mah. Tula SK. No: 47

Eskisehir / TURKEY
Gsm : +90 (544) 345 24 11
+93 793 515 849
E-mail : muratkucukersen@ceytun.com

Personal Information:
Birth Location : Turkey

Date of Birth : 05/10/1985

Military Status : Not

Martial Status : Not Married

Interests : Reading, Traveling, Cooking, Politics, Comics.

Education

Suleyman Demirel University

 Faculty of Technical Education / Structure Design / 2003 –
2007

Turk Telekom Anatolian Technical High School

 Telecommunication 2000 – 2003
Job Skills:
Computer Literature
 QCS (Advanced)
 Primavera (Mediate)
 Ms Office Programs
 Auto CAD (Mediate)
 Ms Project (Mediate)

Foreign Languages
 Advanced in English, Beginner Dari.
Certificates:
Business Certificates
 USACE CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE
 ACI CONCRETE FIELD TESTING TECHNICIAN - GRADE I

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 ACI CONCRETE TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION

INSPECTOR IN-TRAINING
 ACI ASSOCIATE CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
 ACI AGGREGATE TESTING CERTIFICATE
 OSHA 132 HOUR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL Program Certificates

Experience:
Yalim Ground Scientism & Built Co.
QC Development, Project Adviser, April 2007 – April 2009 (Turkey)
Ceytun Cons. Co.
February 2010 – Present (Afghanistan)
Projects:
- KAF - New Canada House Design and Built – QC Engineer
- KAF - Rotary Wing Ramps & Taxiway / 13M - QC Engineer
Construction of concrete apron and taxiway with infrastructural
works.
- KAF – AFV Maintenance / Can Eng 969 / 1M – Site Manager –
Construction of steel structure building, panel cladding, electrical
and fire alarm system installations, air compressor system
installation.
- KAF – Main Workshop / Can Eng 972 / 4M – QC Manager
Construction of steel structure building, panel cladding, electrical
and fire alarm system installations, air compressor system
installation.
- Dwyer – Rotary Wing Ramps & Taxiways Phase 1 / W912ER-10-
C-0011 / 13M – Construction Manager
Concrete apron construction and infrastructural works.
- Dwyer – SOF Helicopter Apron (M-13) / W912ER-10-R-0034 /
17M - Sub-Contractor Project Manager
Concrete apron construction and infrastructural works.

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- Construct Concrete Pad for Tag Maintenance Hangar / W91B4L-

12-R-0002 / 1M - Project Manager
- Weish – Chaman Border Control Point Project / W5J9LE-11-C-
0028 / 22M - QC Manager

Custom building facilities construction, infrastructural works,

electrical power system, fire alarm systems, HVAC ad
mechanical systems.

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Safety manager:
Curriculum Vita

Name:Aref popal
F/name: Fazl Ahmad
Age::28
Gender: Male
Nationality: Afghan
Heart City, District 3
Herat Afghanistan
Mob 0093)0790117632
Mob0093)0782645922
popal_aref @yahoo.com

Objective:

To do best contribution in the development and rehabilitation process

Of Afghanistan .To work with expert and to improve my capabilities
To do the job better and to get satisfaction from the assignment given
To me. I have ability and willingness to spend more than 50%of the
Working time on field work outside of the office and to travel
Extensively throughout Afghanistan.

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Work Experience
From January 2013 until present As a safety Manager With ARAO CO – CSB project
ANA Camp2007 Zafar under direct control of US Army Corps of Engineer

Oct 2011 to Dec 2012 As a safety manager with ACI SCC JV ANA Camp 2007 Zafar
Utility project under control of US Army Corps of Engineer

Mau 2009 to Sep 2011 As a safety manager with Areebel Engineering &logistics in
ANA facilities kandak in Qala-E –naw Air port

Jan-2009 to April- As a safety manager with FARDA construction company in CNPA project in
back of Air port in Heart province, under dirct control of ECC I and COE.

Sep-2007 to Dec-2008 As a safety manager with FARDA construction company in Heart Province,
Shindand District in ANA base project under direct control of ECCI and AFCEE COR.

March-2007 to End of August-2008 As a safety supervisor in METAG Construction company in Heart

province in ANP 6th Brigade Border Police HQ project under direct control of COE.

Sep-2005to Jully-2006 with CONTRACT international in Lashkargah Province in ANA project under
direct control of USACE.

February-2005 to Sep-2005 with CONTRACT International as a site safety in ANA base, Heart,
Afghanistan.

Education
Graduated from Jami high School in 2004.
Studying English language up to level 4 in Galaxy Training Center.
Safety Training in Heart ANA Base for 8 month by CONTRACT Company.
40-Hour Occupational Health and Safety Manager
Completed MS office package in Galaxy Training course.

Interest Sightseeing, and riding of horse.

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Languages
Dari Native Language

English Very Good in speaking, reading

Pashto Very Good in speaking

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Appendix B. Activity Hazard Analysis

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Table 2. List of the general inspection of requirements for the project.

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APPENDIX C: LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION

METAG İnşaat Ticaret A. Ş.

TO : MR AREF POPAL
DATE : 29 JAN 2014
PROJECT : W5J9LE-13-C-0021 KAJAKI IRRIGATION TUNNEL WORKS
SUBJECT : DELEGATION OF AUTHOURITY TO ACT AS A SAFETY
MANAGER FOR KAJAKI IRRIGATION TUNNEL WORKS PROJECT IN
HELMAND- AFGHANISTAN

The purpose of this memorandum is to document that I as a Project Director for

METAG am delegating to you the authourity as Safety Manager for the subject Project
.As Safety Manager, you have the authourity to act all safety, health, sanitary and
environmental matters for METAG on Kajaki Project Site .You may designate some of
your responsibility to another Qualified person but the delegation must be proved by the
company Project Director and/or the Project Manager.
You or your designated alternate must be accessible at the site at all times that
field activities are in progress.
The delegation of authourity allows you to stop work that does not comply with
contract specifications and required corrective actions be completed before work
resumes.
Safety is an essential compenent of METAG Constraction Inc. I am confident that
you will able carry out these duties on my behalf.

Irfan Sakrak
Projects Director

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APPENDIX D:

ORGANIZATION CHART:

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Appendix E

AHA#---- Title: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Revision date: -------------------

Activity Hazard Analysis Acknowledgement

I have read, Understand, and agree to abide by the provisions detailed in this
Activity Hazard Analysis. I understand that failure to comply with these provisions
may lead to disciplinary action and my removal from the job activity.

Employee
Printed name signature DATE
ID/Number

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Appendix F

METAG CONSTRUCTION CO. Inc.

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Appendix G.

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