Health, Safety and Environment Plan

Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Contents
Introduction
Section 1 Policies & Standards
Section 2 Definitions
Section 3 Project Description & Scope of Work
Section 4 Duties and Responsibilities
Section 5 Objectives and KPIs
Section 6 General Requirements
Section 7 Housekeeping
Section 8 Accident Investigation/Reporting
Section 9 Scaffolding
Section 10 Ladder Safety
Section 11 Working At Height & Fall Protection
Section 12 Lifting Equipment and Operation
Section 13 HSE Meetings
Section 14 Manual Handling
Section 15 Hand and Power Tools
Section 16 HSE Training Program
Section 17 Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs)
Section 18 Work Permit
Section 19 Chemical Hazard Communication, Storage& MSDS Program
Section 20 Inspections and Audits
Section 21 Compressed Gas Cylinders
Section 22 Confined Space Entry
Section 23 Lock out Tag out (LOTO) program
Section 24 Incentive and Discipline Scheme
Section 25 Electrical Safety
Section 26 Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking policy
Section 27 Safety Signage and Barricades
Section 28 Hot Work (Welding, Cutting & Grinding)
Section 29 Adverse Weather
Section 30 Construction Activities and Heavy Equipment
Page 2 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 31 Excavation
Section 32 Traffic Management & Transportation
Section 33 Environment
Section 34 Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan
Section 35 Formwork and concreting
Section 36 Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal
Section 37 Stop Work Procedures
Section 38 HSE Non conformity, unsafe acts and conditions
Section 39 Visitor Management

Page 3 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Introduction

The intent of this HSE plan is to prepare a document that is easy for all to use, and that provides all
the information required to manage HSE in all aspects of project scope. Employees have the right
to expect that they will be provided with a safe place of work. To keep the plan as simple to use as
possible, it is a modular plan, made up of a number of documents that are cross-referenced in each
other, but the content will not be duplicated.

It is also RME's practice and responsibility to follow operating policies that will safeguard all
employees and result in safe working conditions and efficient operations.

This HSE Plan will contain procedures that have been drawn up to ensure that the working
environment of the Company's operations is effectively controlled.

The procedures established in this HSE plan shall become standard operating practice, where RME
has the scope of project intended to be managed by this plan. This Plan will be applicable to all
employees at site.

The Site HSE Plan will be comprised of a set of site-specific documents and standard procedures.
The site-specific documents should reflect both applicable regulatory requirements and any Client
contractual HSE requirements.

HSE plan will be maintained as a dynamic tool and will be revised in case a new legislation and
any updates or some things missed.

HSE plan will continue to be reviewed, revised and updated on continuous improvements and
feedback from the project.

Page 4 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Policies & Standards

Section 1

Relevant Laws and Standards

RME will adhere to the following national legal requirements and international standards.
Page 5 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

National Legislations

Law Description
 Articles 208 to 215, address the responsibility of project to protect
the work environment and workers against chemical, mechanical, and
physical risks in the working environment. The project should comply with
the maximum allowable limits stated in the law (if available) and provide
Labor law 12/2003 workers with the appropriate PPEs and required methods of protection against
Amended by law each hazard.
90/2005 and 180/2008  Facility should prepare an emergency plan to be approved by the concerned
authorities satisfies law requirements.
 Article 217 states that facilities are committed to train the employees
regarding the sound principles for undertaken their work.
 Articles 43 and 45 of the law and articles 44, 45 and 46 of the ER state that
Environmental Law
the facilities must provide the protective equipment and all necessary safety
4/1994 amended by
measures for the workers against noise, heat stress and gaseous emissions
law 9/2009 and
inside the work place. In addition, work environment parameters should not
105/2015 and its
exceed the allowable limits stated in the ER. Annex (1) includes the relevant
executive regulations
maximum allowable limits.
(ER) 1095/2011 and  Article 47 addresses provision of proper ventilation in closed and semi-closed
710/2012 places.
 Part 1: definitions and general requirements such as protection from fire
risk and emergency plans.
 Part 2: measures to ensure safe work environment including: (i) prevention of
physical, chemical, biological, mechanical hazards and the dynamic electricity
Minister of Labor
hazard in the workplace; (ii) contractor safety to ensure that the conditions for
decree 211/2003
occupational health and safety are satisfied. Moreover, it contains tables for
the maximum allowable limits of noise, vibration, exposure to static electric
fields, emissions in the workplace. Annex (2) includes the relevant maximum
allowable limits.
 Requires organizations that hire more than 50 employees establish an
occupational health and safety (HS) department and committee as following:
(i) (HS) department: responsible for implementing safety measures in the
Minister of Labor workplace and ensure employees‟ safety; (ii) (HS) Committee: contains
decree 134/2003 members from workers, heads of departments, project owner and safety
officer. It is responsible for discussing safety issues and giving
recommendations.
Minister of Labor  Regulates the incident investigation and requirements for reporting
decree 126/2003 incident/accidents statistics to the labor office.
Minister of Labor  Regulates the requirements of medical examination to be done for the
decree 153/2003 workers before starting work.
 Addresses requirements for establishing a clinic within a facility for the
Minister of Labor facilities that hire more than 50 employees and maintaining health care
decree 180/2003 records as well as provision of health care insurance.

The Civil defense law  Ensure that safety and emergency response measures exist and in good working
no. 148/1959 and its conditions as being planned on engineering designs and as required by safety
amendment 62/2014 and emergency standards.

HSE References

 ISO 9000 Series (Quality Management Standards).

Page 6 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Standards).

 ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Standards).
 British Standards, British Standards Institute (BSI).
 American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Title 29 (OSHA), Construction Health and Safety Regulations (1926).
 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
 RME‟s Safe Work Procedures (SWPs).

Page 7 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 2
Definitions
HSE:
Health, Safety and Environment

Accident:
An event or chain of events, which has caused or could have caused injury, illness, and/or
damage (loss) to assets, the environment, company reputation or third parties.

Consequence (or severity):

Is the loss that can be inflicted if the hazard event occurs. Frequency: the number of occurrences
of an event per unit time.

Hazard(s):
an object, physical effect, or condition with potential to harm people, property, the
environment or the company reputation.

Hazard Management:
the systematic process of:

 Identifying potential hazardous events and their potential consequences (hazard

analysis)
 Evaluating the risk potential of the hazardous event occurring (risk analysis) and
controlling process.
 Reviewing the hazards and risks on a periodic basis.

Incident:
an event or chain of events, which has caused or could have caused injury, illness, and/or
damage (loss) to assets, the environment, company reputation or third parties.

Near Miss/Dangerous Occurrence:

an incident that could have resulted in an injury, loss of life or property damage and must be
reported. Lessons must be learnt and action taken to eliminate the cause.

Page 8 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

RME believes that the corrective and preventive actions are the progress keys to the
organization's processes taken to eliminate causes of non-conformities, accident and incidents; or
other undesirable situations. They focus on the systematic investigation of the root causes of
non-conformities in an attempt to prevent their re-occurrence (for corrective action) or to prevent
occurrence (for preventive action).

To ensure that corrective and preventive actions are effective, RME is following the below:

 Clearly identifying sources of data which identify problems that will be investigated.
 Immediate cause and root cause analysis to identify the reason of an accident or incident,
discrepancy or deviation, and suggest corrective actions to the problem.
Risk:
The product of the measure of the likelihood of occurrence of an undesired event and the
potential adverse consequences, which this event may have upon:

 People - injury or harm to physical or psychological health;

 Assets (or revenue) - damage to property (assets) or loss of production;
 Environment - water, air, soil, animals, plants and social;
 Reputation - employees and third parties. This includes the liabilities arising from injuries
and property damage to third parties.

Restricted Areas:
All areas where construction, flammable liquids or gases, or oxidizing agents are handled,
stored, piped, or processed in significant quantities; and critical operations activities , examples
of restricted areas: petroleum pipe lines ; pump stations; under construction Buildings, loading
piers, oil wells, gas plants, power plant, rigging and lifting activities, work at heights activities,
scaffolding activities, pre-commissioning / commissioning activities ,Steel Structure Erection,
Opening floors , Specified locations on marine vessel; areas where explosives and industrial X-
ray or radioactive materials are used or stored; work areas under or near power lines and
confined space entry.

Environmental Protection:
This term is to be understood to mean the control of emissions to atmosphere, discharges to
water (principally to the sea), disposal of solid waste materials outside the site boundary and
impacts on local communities such as noise, vibration, etc.

Page 9 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 3
Project Description & Scope of Work

Project:

Location:

Client:

Project Manager:

Consultant:

Project Description:

Project Layout:

Scope of Works:

Project duration:

Page 10 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 4
Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Manager:

 Shall ensure adequate and suitable resources are allocated to the project to enable it to be
completed, while complying fully with the requirements of this HSE Plan, and all
applicable regulatory requirements. The required resources will have been identified by
HSE. The Project Manager shall ensure that these resources remain unchanged, unless by
agreement with the project HSE Manager and Client/Project Manager/Consultant
representative, and are clearly identified in the site budgets.
 Shall conduct HSE site tour on weekly basis & attend the weekly HSE meeting.
 Ensure that HSE Plan is prepared or approved by the HSE Manager, and where required,
this is submitted to the Client/Project Manager/Consultant for approval to meet
contractual requirements.
 Consult the site HSE Manager whenever HSE compliance issue requires resolution
(including shipping and receiving of hazardous materials). Also ensure that the resolution
of any issues are incorporated into the Site HSE Plan and communicated to site
personnel.
 Ensure that any potential subcontractors have been approved and receive a copy of this
HSE plan before they submit an offer for work to be completed on site. This is required
so they understand RME‟s HSE programs, and what is expected of them, before they
submit a quotation.

The Site HSE Manager:

 Shall develop a Project HSE Plan, or approve a plan developed by others. The Plan shall be
Country and Project specific. Moreover, the plan will identify all HSE requirements that
need to be implemented to ensure, at a minimum, compliance with applicable regulatory
requirements and RME HSE programs.
 Prepare an Audit schedule for the project, and ensure audits are carried out by appropriately
trained persons, with the knowledge and experience required to identify compliance issues.
 Ensure all audits are documented, and any required corrective actions are clearly
communicated to all those required to take actions.
 Advise and assist in the investigation of serious accidents and dangerous occurrences.
Where required, assist in the reporting of all such cases to regulatory agencies.
 Assist in Identifying HSE training required by people involved in the project execution,
and provide assistance in organizing such training. Coordinate with Site Managers and,
where appropriate, advise on training to improve the existing knowledge of personnel on
Environmental, Health, and Safety matters.
 Liaise with the representatives of enforcement agencies.

Page 11 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Liaise with Client HSE and Operations staff, to ensure that RME meets their HSE
expectations for the project, and quickly addresses and responds to any HSE concerns they
raise.
 Provide HSE support to the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Site HSE Officers,
and other project staff as required.
 Manage and monitor the site HSE Officers.
 Ensure all required internal and external HSE reporting is completed on time.
 Issuing stop work order where items of work are found profoundly unsafe.

The Construction Manager:

 Shall ensure all elements of this project HSE plan and updates are communicated and
implemented at the site.
 Shall conduct HSE site tour on weekly basis & attend the weekly HSE meeting.
 Ensure all works, acts and emissions on site under the responsibility of the Company,
comply fully with all applicable regulatory requirements.
 Correct or give instructions to correct noted or reported HSE deficiencies.
 Ensure persons under the control of the Company are not assigned tasks or asked to
operate equipment they are not trained or competent to undertake.
 Coordinate all activities with Client and other Subcontractors on the project site.
 Ensure all work on site only proceeds when required Safety Risk Assessments have been
completed and reviewed by a competent person, and communicated to those who can be
impacted by the hazards identified. Risk Assessment shall be sent to Client/Project
Manager/Consultant before the commencement of the works.
 Ensure all staff and visitors have the required the Company and/or Client orientation
training.
 Support or participate in the investigation of all accidents and reportable occurrences.
 Ensure adequate facilities, procedures and trained personnel are available for all
foreseeable emergencies.
 Ensure all personnel under the Company control wear all required PPE for the
environment they are in and the tasks they are performing.
 As applicable to site activities, support the Client‟s obligations to protect adjacent
property, ensure safety of third party employees, and ensure the safety of the public.
 Ensure RME superintendents and job foremen understand the provisions of the locally
applicable safety and health regulations for construction and have access to up-to-date
regulations.
 Take responsibility for the project‟s environmental performance and ensure that all
operations comply with the Company HSE policy and all relevant regulatory
requirements.

Page 12 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Personally deliver and document a weekly HSE Communication to employees under their
supervision.
 Ensure this HSE Plan is enforced, including documentation of disciplinary actions taken
for violations of established rules, regulations, procedures, and programs.
 Construction manager is responsible to implement site HSE requirements and fully
responsible of HSE when absence of site HSE representative.

HSE Officer:

 He reports directly to the site HSE manager and has the authority and responsibility for
implementing the Accident Prevention Plan.
 Will accept any specific safety assignment at the direction of the management of the
Company.
 Attends or coordinates with the foremen the daily tool box safety meetings.
 Responsible for proper accident investigation, reporting and distribution of reports.
 Perform daily job-site inspections.
 Supervise all subcontractors' safety requirements.
 Will be present at all preparatory meetings and initial inspections.
 Ensure that all personnel have received the site HSE Induction.

Construction Engineers/Supervisors/Foremen

 Assure that appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn on site.

 Shall conduct a tool box talk prior to start work under supervision of HSE Team.
 Participate in the safety inspection of their areas of responsibility.
 Adhere themselves to all safety rules and enforce job safety rules to all subordinates.
 Immediately correct any unsafe act or situation observed.
 Make periodic personal safety contacts with each individual of their crew.
 Be familiar with first aid treatment procedures and responsible for notifying first aid
personnel in case of emergency.
 Maintain good housekeeping.
 Demonstrate leadership by setting a good example.
 Insure that workers handling toxic materials have read the relative Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS), and are aware of the safety precautions and first aid procedures.

Page 13 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Staff and labors:

 Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety for themselves, their fellow employees
and all other persons attending the workplace as well as familiarize themselves with the
hazards associated in work prior to its commencement.
 Co-operate with management in the performance of their duties and work in accordance
with the HSE policies and procedures; Read the HSE Policy and understand their HSE
responsibilities, know their „Tasks and Targets‟ and strive to meet them.
 Avoid intentionally or recklessly interfering with or misusing anything provided in the
interests of Health, Safety and Welfare; "Do not start, and stop, any activity unless it can
be done safely, & doesn't fail to meet environmental and health standards.
 Follow the job safety plans and requirements laid down in the Permit to Work form.
 Follow all general project safety rules, procedures, work instructions, and follow all
additional rules, which are notified and apply to their particular area of work.
 Attend toolbox talks, site induction and specific trainings.
 Call attention to any potential hazard and/or raise any concerns relating to Health &
Safety standards by contacting their immediate supervisor/manager or, if they are
unavailable, contact the HSE Supervisor or through hazard reporting system (Safety
Observation Cards).
 Only undertake duties, which they are authorized for, and for which training has been
given.
 Understand their role in the event of an emergency.
 Keep workplace tidy and free of obstructions.

Page 14 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02
Section 5
Objectives and KPIs
Definitions:

Lost time injury (LTI): An injury resulting in minimum 1 lost working day in addition to the day
of the accident.

Medical treatment Injury (MTI): is the management and care of a patient to combat disease or
disorder. Medical treatment does not include visits for observation and counseling, including
follow-up visits. Medical treatment also does not include diagnostic procedures, such as x-rays,
blood tests, or MRIs. Use of prescription medications for diagnostic purposes is also not
considered medical treatment; for example, prescription eye drops used to dilate the pupils.

LTI Rate: Number of LIT / worked hours for the period x 1,000,000
Recordability Rate: Number of (LTI + MTI) / worked hours for the period x 1,000,000

Objectives and KPIs:

Page 15 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02
Year Weight
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
End of the Evaluation Criteria for the objective
Target Target Target Target
Target objective

Occupational Safety

0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

LTI Rate (LTI Per
1000,000 Hours) 0.6-
Fatality >1.0 <0.6 Zero
1.0
Zero Zero Zero Zero Zero 40%
Recordability Rate
(LTI+MTI Per 1000,000 >3.5 >3.0 <2.5 <2.0 <1.2
Hours)

Internal Safety Training

2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 10.0 5% Percentage of achieved target
(Hours Per Employee)

Hazard Reports Per

0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.0 5% Percentage of achieved target
Employee

Year Weight
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
End of the Evaluation Criteria for the objective
Target Target Target Target
Target objective

% Managers Trained 95% 5% Percentage of achieved target

Achieving Green Rating

in High Risk (>80%)
evaluation in the
following:
 Full PPE
Compliance.
 Firefighting. >80% >80% >80% >80% >80% 15% Percentage of achieved target
 Risk Assessment.
 Machine Safety.
 Employees
Transportation
Safety.
 Working at Height.

Occupational Health

Page 16 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02
Establish Health Map as
per job family & Fitness 100% 100% 2.5% Percentage of achieved target
for High Risk Activities.
Establish Medical
Emergency Response 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 2.5% Percentage of achieved target
Plan (MERP)
Environment

Comply with the

Environmental legal
requirements &
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 2.5% Percentage of achieved target
legislations (Including
all waste types
segregation)

Year Weight
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
End of the Evaluation Criteria for the objective
Target Target Target Target
Target objective

Establish Measuring &

Monitoring 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 2.5% Percentage of achieved target
Environment Program

Achieving Green Rating

(>80%) in Vehicles
>80% >80% >80% >80% >80% 10% Percentage of achieved target
Safety (Mobile
Equipment)

Site Presentation 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 10% Percentage of achieved target

Page 17 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 6
General Requirements
SUBCONTRACTORS

 Subcontractors will perform their work in accordance to this plan. A copy of the Safety
Plan will be provided to all subcontractors and ensure adherence to Client/Project
Manager/Consultant Plan. Any other related references will be maintained at the site
office for their use and review.
 Each subcontractor will indoctrinate, train and supply the safety items for its workers in
the same manner as the company.
 Subcontractors must attend the daily toolbox safety meeting.
 Site inspection system will be applied to insure that subcontractors are fully complied
with HSE requirements.
 In case of non-comply with HSE Requirements the subcontractor will be terminated
immediately.
 Safety supervision at all the time according to a ratio 1to50 or to work areas or specific
high risk activities.
 Safety supervision of the subcontractors will ensure the following:
 Submit Method Statement and Risk Assessment to RME‟s team for approval for
all the critical and high risk activities.
 Implement all agreed precautions and measures before execution of job.
 Ensure full understanding of safety requirements by all involved.

WELFARE FACILITIES

Hygiene and Sanitary Facilities

 Hygiene and sanitary facilities refer to toilets/WC (including portable/chemical Site

toilets), hand basins, wash rooms and locker rooms.
 RME shall install and maintain separated male and female hygiene and sanitary facilities
fully adequate in size, number and configuration in order to service the number of its
personnel according to its Contract.
 RME shall ensure that its hygiene and sanitary facilities comply with Applicable Laws,
and:
 Have clean and safe access.
 WC‟s are partitioned from each other and have lockable doors for privacy.
 Are ventilated and provided with adequate lighting.
 Do not open directly into workrooms or mess rooms.
 RME shall ensure that these facilities are kept clean and promote hygienic conditions.
 RME shall ensure that its personnel use the hygiene sanitary facilities for the purpose for
Page 18 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

which they were installed.

 RME shall ensure that no oil, chemicals or other foreign objects be disposed of into these
facilities.
 RME shall be liable for any costs arising from any damage to the sewage and waste water
disposal system resulting from misuse.
 RME shall inform its personnel that the use of washrooms and toilet facilities which form
part of the final installation of the Project (e.g. toilets installed in the control room) is not
permitted.

Pesticide Use and Management

 RME will entail coordinated use of pest and environmental information along with
available pest control methods, including cultural practices, biological, genetic and, as
a last resort, chemical means to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage.
 RME will select pesticides that are low in human toxicity, known to be effective
against the target species, and have minimal effects on non-target species and the
environment.
 The selection will be based on whether the pesticides are packaged in safe containers,
are clearly labelled for safe and proper use, and have been manufactured by an entity
currently licensed by relevant regulatory agencies.

Drinking Water and Potable water

 RME shall be responsible for providing fresh drinking water for its personnel and that it
is reasonably available in the immediate vicinity of the working areas to avoid any risk of
dehydration.
 As a rule the minimum quantity of fresh drinking water supplied to personnel shall be 1.5
liters per person per day. However, where local conditions and/or Applicable Laws
require a larger quantity, RME shall meet this requirement. NOTE: where the
temperature of the work area exceeds 30 degrees Celsius or if the work is of a strenuous
nature then the minimum amount of water shall be increase to 3L per person per day.
 The Contractor shall ensure that the water supply at its sanitary facilities such as toilets,
hand basins, dishwashing amenities, etc., is maintained to the general standard of potable
water. RME shall be responsible at its own expense for any additional treatment or
filtration to achieve this standard.
 RME shall inform its personnel that any other water on the Site in the permanently
installed systems and/or in the temporary systems containing industrial water or
firefighting water is not potable or drinkable.
 Periodical testing of Potable water will be carried out for human consumption and
managed according to health/hygiene regulations and local laws. Even its city water
Page 19 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

source the water analysis shall be conducted monthly and as per the Client/Project
Manager/Consultant request.

Others

 Rest areas, smoking areas, canteen, training room, workers locker, clinic & mosque will
be provided on site.

First Aid

 First aid boxes containing minimum medication items and providing first
assistance to injured or sick people shall be provided on site. First aid boxes are
portable boxes which can be easily moved to working areas in order to ensure the
first assistance to workers before their transfer to other medical centers for further
assistance.

 First Aid boxes typically contain the following items:

 Antiseptic wipes.
 Skin disinfectant solution (povidone iodine).
 Bandages.
 Pins.
 Medical ice.
 Cotton balls and swabs.
 Gauzes.
 Plasters.
 Gloves.
 Scissors.
 Thermometer.
 Blood pressure device/monitor.
 Eye wash.

 It shall be ensured a suitable number of first aid boxes to be located in strategic places
allowing full coverage of the project area where activities are being carried out. It is
recommended that each Plot is provided with a minimum of 5 first aid boxes and first
aider appointed and trained for their use.
 First Aid Kits shall be located in the designated places.

Page 20 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Content of First Aid Kits shall be complete, clean and tidy.

 First Aid Kit shall be periodically checked and maintained.
 Easy access to First Aid Kits shall be maintained.
 All employees shall be aware of location of First Aid Kits.
 Worker designated as First Aider shall be present.

Fire Prevention and Protection

 RME will install, supervise and maintain temporary overall fire prevention and protection
facilities of the type needed to protect personnel, material and equipment etc., at the site.
 RME will take necessary fire prevention measures to protect against predictable and
controllable fire losses.
 RME will locate adequate number of fire extinguishers in each visible location where
convenient and effective for their intended purposes.
 RME will provide hand carried portable fire extinguishers for temporary offices and
similar spaces.
 Combustible materials will be stored in fire-safe locations.
 Smoking will be prohibited in working areas.
 Welding operations will be properly supervised.
 Hoses for fire protection will be provide of sufficient length to reach store areas.
 RME will maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire protection facilities and
other access for firefighting.

Page 21 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 7
Housekeeping
General
 Good housekeeping should be planned at the beginning of the job and carried through to
the final clean up. Good housekeeping is not a burden if constantly maintained and not
left to an occasional cleans up. Moreover, it always pays for it increased efficiency,
employee morale and Safety.
 A high standard of housekeeping is to be maintained on a daily basis on the job-site, all
areas are to be kept in a clean and neat condition at all times.
 Housekeeping is a fundamental and necessary activity and will be performed by every
employee and day-by-day working on the project.
 The following guidelines for housekeeping are to be adhered to:
 Covered containers, drums, etc., should be provided at various, clearly marked
locations throughout the work site. The containers should be emptied daily at
approved rubbish dumps.
 Liquids such as paints, solvents, thinners, oils, and greases and any other material or
containers, which have contained chemicals, will be disposed of in accordance with
the hazardous waste procedures and regulatory requirements , All solvent waste, oily
rags, and flammable liquids will be kept in fire-resistant covered containers until
removed from the worksite
 Access Roads to be kept clear and unobstructed at all times.
 Safe Means of Access and Egress: To be provided on site wherever employees are
likely to go; these must be kept clear and unobstructed at all times.
 All scrap lumber, waste material, and rubbish will be removed from the immediate
work area as the work progresses.

Daily Housekeeping

 Clean-up crew is to be organized for daily housekeeping.

 All combustible waste materials are to be removed from the job-site daily, or more often,
if required by Safety personnel.

Page 22 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Suitable waste containers should be provided at various locations and emptied daily,
Waste collection points are to be designated and maintained.
 All refuse and rubbish in the dump area that will be disposed outside the job-site, is to be
decided by client.

Weekly Housekeeping

 Weekly housekeeping is to be carried out every weekend (if needed).

 Supervisors in charge of each area are responsible to keep their concerned area always at
acceptable level.
 Activities of weekly housekeeping will be carried-out the same as daily housekeeping.
 Members of the Health and Safety Committee will make patrol of job-site and other areas
after weekly cleaning.

Special Housekeeping

Special housekeeping is carried-out upon the request of client in case of long holidays or any
other reason.

Material Arrangement

 Proper pathways between materials stored should always be established.

 Proper stacking for materials is a must at all times. Over stacking is prohibited.
 Segregation should be established between all materials and all areas should have
labeling.
 Storage racks should have labels.
 Housekeeping is required in storage areas at all times.
 All materials should be stored in designated storage areas only.
 Fire extinguishers should be distributed in storage areas.
 Storage areas will be regularly inspected.
 Flammable/combustible materials are not allowed to be stored except in designated
chemical/hazardous storage areas and have their MSDS posted.

Permanent Materials

Page 23 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Will be transported to the construction site only in quantity approved by client, and will be
stacked and laid down in a neat and tidy manner. Materials do not obstruct access ways and
other working areas.

Temporary Materials

 Such as form materials, scaffolding, plates, tubes..., is to be kept in a neat and tidy
manner and removed from the job-site on the completion of related work.
 Storage areas must be adequate for all material and equipment to be stored, they should be
clearly marked & will be kept clean and materials neatly stacked or placed. Materials
will be stored or placed in an orderly manner. Electric welding leads, cords, wires,
electrical cables, hoses, and other temporary systems will be kept off the walking surface
in an elevated position they should have directional signs to facilitate speedy delivery.
Slip and Trips Hazards Guidelines
 Apply good housekeeping all the time.

 All work sites should be clean and tidy.

 Use steel channel cover over hoses & cables.

 Avoid the use of long trailing cables, hoses

 The used equipment should be as near as possible to work.

 Use warning signs for slippery floors.

Section 8
Accident Investigation/Reporting

Page 24 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 RME shall ensure that all accidents, incidents, near misses, injuries and illnesses
requiring medical attention including First Aid cases, damage to property/assets and fire
incidents are reported verbally immediately to Client/Project Manager/Consultant.

 A preliminary incident report shall be compiled by RME and submitted to Client/Project

Manager/Consultant within 24 hours of the occurrence of the accident/incident. After
which, a detailed incident investigation report shall be submitted within 7 days. The
incident report should contain all information related to what happened as per the
investigation guidelines mentioned in this section.

 The contents of the incident report should include, but not limited to:
 Location of Incident.
 Date and Time of incident.
 Incident Description and Narrative (including photos).
 List of Personnel involved in the incident and the witnesses.
 Recorded statement from the injured person and witnesses.
 Immediate and root causes.
 Corrective Actions.
 Any medical condition reports issued from hospital and related documents.

 The information gathered from near miss reports will be utilized to prevent a future
incident of the same nature from becoming an actual accident the next time. Similarly,
the information gathered from incident reports will be utilized to prevent future incident
occurrence of the same nature and to enable determination of root causes, and
preventive/corrective actions to be taken.

 The investigation should include, but not be limited to the following:

 Finding the photographs showing the spot and circumstances where the incident has
happened.
 Questioning the man in charge and finding out what was planned.
 Finding out the injured man's job or the normal configuration and function of
the damaged equipment or plant.
 Questioning the injured man as soon as possible.
 Questioning the witnesses separately as to what they actually saw, not what they think
happened.
 Studying the equipment or plant layout and noting any signs of misuse.
 Finding the explanation of any irregularities.
 From the information obtained, establishing the reason why the "unplanned" events
took over from those that were "planned".
 Recommending items of corrective action and methods of implementing them to
Page 25 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

prevent the recurrence of the incident.

 Making a scaled drawing of the accident scene and supplement that with supporting
Photographs.
 Copy from relevant Permit to Work documents, method statements, and risk
assessments.
 Copy from relevant local HSE requirements.
 Copy from initial and final investigation report attached.

 RME shall maintain, in a format approved by the Client/Project Manager/Consultant

Representative, on a monthly basis a current record showing all:
 Work injuries.
 Fires.
 Incidents of property damage.
 Motor vehicle accident.
 Incidents involving damage to the Client equipment and property.
 Damage and near misses to cranes and heavy equipment.

 The record shall be available for inspection at all time and shall be submitted to the
Client/Project Manager/Consultant monthly.
 A Monthly HSE report shall be issued to the Client/Project Manager/Consultant.
 The emergency telephone number used for reporting a fire or any emergency.
 RME will ensure that this number is posted at all telephones and that instructions are
placed indicating how to report the emergency correctly.
 Potential High Risk near miss, Medical treatment cases, Lost Time Injuries, Fatalities,
Property damage, Fire shall be reported to Client/Project Manager/Consultant
immediately and its preliminary written report shall be submitted with 24 hours and the
detailed written Incident investigation & counter measures shall be submitted within 7
days.
 Recommendations to avoid Accident/Incident reoccurrence.

Page 26 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 9
Scaffolding
Technical Definitions
 Scaffolding: is a temporary structure that provides access and working platform that
can be used to support materials, slab, plant or equipment.
 Base Plate: A metal base for distributing the load from a standard or load bearing
tube.
 Board: A softwood or metal board used with similar boards to provide access
platforms, working platforms or toe-boards, etc. will be used.
 Scaff-tag: A tag strategically displayed, normally at the access point to every
scaffold, which indicates that the scaffold has been inspected and is safe to use.
 Sole Plate: A timber (normally a short scaffold board) used to spread the load from
the base plate over an extended area.
 Stop End: A guardrail placed across the end of a scaffold, or used to isolate un-
boarded parts.
 Tie: A tube used to tie a scaffold into a secure anchorage.
 Toe-board: A board positioned along the edge of a platform to prevent persons,
tools and materials falling from the platform.

Material
 All scaffolding material will be of sound construction and adequate strength and will be
manufactured, constructed and maintained to international standards. The material used
to erect the scaffold structures shall conform to the following:

 Tubes, units, frames, timbers etc. shall be straight to the eye and shall be free
of cracks, splits, excessive corrosion or other defects.
 Any tube, unit or frame requiring a high degree of maintenance shall be
replaced.
 No tube, unit or frame will be painted. The only acceptable coating will be
galvanizing and zinc primer.

Page 27 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Scaffolding Boards:
 Boards of similar thickness will be used to deck out individual
scaffolds.
 Warped boards shall not be used.
 Scaffold boards with splits are not acceptable.
 There shall be no cut outs (checks), burns, oil stains or projecting nails.
 Boards shall not be painted or treated in any other way which may
conceal defects.
 Boards that are broken or excessively worn are not acceptable.

Couplers
 Any coupler found to be broken or damaged or found to have damaged
threads will be discarded.
 Couplers will be sorted by type. They will be kept clean and lightly oiled
to prevent rust.

Erection or Scaffolding
 Scaffolds shall be erected by competent person to carry out such activities.
 All such competent workmen shall operate under the control of a competent
supervisor.
 Ladders will be properly lashed throughout the vertical height of a scaffold as it
progresses. Workmen erecting the scaffold will use the ladders to gain access to the
working level.
 Tubes or boards being used in the construction of the scaffold will be stored flat in a
neat and tidy manner. They will not be stacked vertically against the scaffold.
 Loose tubes or boards will not be left on scaffolding after its completion.
 Where men are erecting a slung or cantilevered section or crawling around on a pipe
bridge or other structural steelwork they will, in all instances, where there is a
possibility of falling more than 1.8 meters, wear a full body harness with a fall
protection chock absorbing lanyard and life line which will be hooked off at all times.
 Where a scaffold is left in an incomplete state, the bottom ladder will be removed

Page 28 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

and a notice will be secured to the lower lift stating “Danger Incomplete Scaffold Keep
Off”, and will be tagged red (not fit to use).

 Where one section of a working platform is incomplete, access may be gained to the
completed section provided that a stop end, preventing entry, is placed over the
working platform at guardrail height. A Scaffold Tag stating “Danger Incomplete
Scaffold Keep Off” will be secured to the stop end. This notice will be in the
appropriate languages.

Inspection
 All scaffolds will be inspected prior to use and daily periods thereafter.
 Scaffolds will be used for the purpose to which they have been erected. Under no
circumstances will they be overloaded.
 Scaffold users will under no circumstances interfere with, modify or remove
any part of a scaffold (this includes scaffold boards). Interferences with a scaffold
will result in disciplinary action.
 If a scaffold requires modification it will be carried out by the scaffolding team on the
instruction of the Scaffold Supervisor.
 If for any reason a user considers a scaffold to be unsafe, he will immediately contact
his supervisor. The supervisor will immediately replace the scaffold tag with “Danger
Incomplete Scaffold keep off” tag. The supervisor will then notify the Scaffolding
Supervisor for further action.

Refer to 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L – Scaffolds.

Page 29 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 10
Ladder Safety
RME and subcontractor personnel shall use and maintain ladders in a manner that comply
with regulatory, RME and site requirements. RME and subcontractor personnel shall:
 Use ladders or stairways for access to elevated work areas.
 Not use site constructed ladders unless authorized by the Site HSE manager to do so.
 Inspect ladders before each use. Ladders that fail inspection shall be immediately
withdrawn from service, tagged out, and either repaired or destroyed.
 Use fiberglass or wooden ladders for work near electrical equipment and always verify
that the ladder type to be used is compatible with hazards and the environment.
 Use ladders with rungs, cleats and steps that are:
 Parallel, level and uniform.
 Knurled, dimpled or coated with skid-resistant material if metal.
 Free of grease, oil, dirt and other foreign material.
 Place ladders only on stable, firm and level surfaces that can support both the ladder and
the load, secure ladders at the top or „foot‟ at the bottom to prevent accidental
displacement, and where required, use a barricade to keep activities or traffic away.
 Ensure ladders used to access an elevated area, extend at least 1.05m or 42 inches above
the step off level.
 Use ladders with three limbs in contact with the ladder, center of gravity kept between
rungs, body facing forward at all times, and hands and footwear that are free of grease,
oil and mud. No tools or equipment shall be carried while climbing or descending
ladders. Hand lines or tool pouches shall be used to raise or lower material.
 Not use ladders to support more than one individual at a time (unless specifically
designed to accommodate multiple persons), load ladders beyond the maximum intended
load or manufacturer‟s specifications; paint, tie, splice or fasten ladders together to create
longer sections (unless specifically designed); or use ladders in a horizontal position as
runways or scaffolds.
 Store ladders in areas that are designated and prevent or minimize ladder deterioration.

Refer to 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X - Stairways and Ladders: 1926.1053 - Ladders.

Page 30 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 11
Working At Height & Fall Protection
Instructions
 All personnel, on this project shall wear an approved full body harness fitted
with two lanyards. The lanyards have to be fitted with shock absorbers.
 All Departments shall make maximum use of primary fall protection systems such as
scaffolds, aerial lifts, personnel hoists, etc. These systems shall be equipped with
complete working / walking surfaces free of floor openings, standard guardrail
systems, toe-boards and safe means of access / egress.
 Personnel traveling or working in elevated areas where a fall exposure exists
shall make use of secondary fall protection in securing their safety lanyard at all
times to a structure, lifeline or approved fall arresting device capable of
supporting 5400 pounds (~ 2450 kg).
 Personnel working from or traveling in powered work platforms or personnel
lifting / hoisting devices shall also properly secure their safety lanyards.
 Fall protection devices such as lifelines, safety harness / lanyards, etc. shall be
inspected daily for damage and / or deterioration. Defective equipment shall be
removed from service and given to the HSE Department.
 Fall protection devices and systems shall not be used for any other purpose other
than employee safeguarding.

Fall Protection Device:

Primary Fall Protection System:
 These systems provide walking and working surfaces in elevated areas that are free
from floor openings and are equipped with standard guardrail systems on all open
sides and with closure apparatus for ladder openings. These systems include but
are not limited to scaffolds, aerial lifts, scissors lifts and other approved personnel
hoisting devices.
 Standard guardrail systems and other work platforms and surface
protection shall be in accordance with International Standards.

Page 31 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Floor opening / hole covers are used to close openings and holes in floors, platforms
and walkways. These covers must be capable of supporting the maximum
potential load of 100 pounds per square foot. The cover must completely cover the
opening / hole and be secured against accidental displacement. These covers must
be marked “HOLE COVER - DO NOT REMOVE”.

Secondary Fall Protection Systems - Safety Harness / Lanyard systems:

 These systems shall be worn and used as a backup to primary fall
protection systems noted above and in the absence of primary systems. The fall
protection lanyard shall be attached to the D-ring located in the middle back of the
safety harness.

Lifelines
 Lifeline systems are points of attachment for fall protection lanyards and must be
capable of supporting at least 5400 pounds. Lifelines may be mounted either
vertically or horizontally and are generally intended to provide mobility to
personnel working at elevated areas.

Safety Nets
 Safety nets may be used in some situations as secondary fall protection. The
structural Department is responsible for net installation when required.

Temporary work platforms / walkways

 Temporary work platforms / walkways shall be made to ensure all are equipped
with solid decks free of openings with scaffold grade planks and standard
guardrail systems.
 Every temporary work platform or walkway must be provided with a safe means of
access / egress.

Page 32 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Personnel lifts / Hoisting devices

Aerial Lifts (Scissors, Man lifts, etc.):

 Personnel riding in or working from these lifts must secure their safety lanyard
to the lift basket at all times.
 Lifts shall be placed on solid level surfaces so as to eliminate possibility of
overturning.

Skeletal Steel / open Structures

 The section deals with fall protection when personnel are required to gain access to
travel and work in skeletal steel / open structures such as pipe racks. This includes
traveling on or working on any elevated surface which is not designed as a
personnel work surface or walkway (e.g. pipe, cable tray etc.).
 Personnel working or traveling in elevated skeletal steel / open structures shall
secure their lanyards to a lifeline or structure capable of supporting 5400 pounds at
all times (100 % fall protection). NOTE: THIS INCLUDES BOTH HORIZONTAL
AND VERTICAL TRAVEL.
 Personnel working or traveling in skeletal steel / open structures shall tie off at all
times and shock absorbing lanyards are highly preferred at all times in order to
achieve 100 % fall protection.
 Adequate lifeline system will be provided in skeletal steel / open structures to
allow 100 % fall protection for personnel working or traveling in these
structures. The Rigging Department shall be responsible for installation and
maintenance of these lifelines.
 Vertical travel in these structures shall consist of properly placed and secured
access ladders equipped with retractable lifelines where considered necessary.
Personnel climbing or descending these ladders shall secure these retractable
lifelines to their safety harnesses while using the ladder.

Structural steel erection

Page 33 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Personnel erecting structural steel shall achieve 100 % fall protection through use
of safety harness / lanyards, retractable lifelines, connectors and aerial lifts.
 Access to structural steel shall be obtained by use of ladders, aerial lifts or other
approved personnel hoisting devices. Climbing of structural steel members such as
columns and diagonal braces shall not be allowed.
 Retractable lifelines will be secured at elevations above the point of operation and
may be used in some applications to provide fall protection prior to availability of
horizontal lifelines.
 Prior to and during horizontal lifeline placement structural personnel shall connect to
the steel members with strops or equivalent, by which the lanyard can be attached.
Retractable lifelines if necessary will be secured at elevations above the point of
operation and may be used in some applications to provide fall protection prior to
availability of horizontal lifelines.

Page 34 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 12
Lifting Equipment and Operations
General

 A Lifting Plan must be submitted prior to crane operation for approval.

 The Project/Construction Manager and his respective engineers and discipline
supervisors will ensure that all lifting operations under his control on site are carried out
in a safe manner.
 A third party examiner at least once in the preceding 6 months and a certificate issued
examine cranes and all lifting accessories. Every crane, after it has undergone substantial
repair, failure, overturning or collapse, are be tested and thoroughly examined by a third
part examiner before it is put into use again.
 The cranes are fitted with an accurate indicator, which shows the radius of the jib.
 Operators of a crane are over 18 years and competent to operate the crane by virtue of
their experience. He should hold a valid certificate.
 The crane operator does not leave the operator‟s cabin when a load is in suspension
except in an emergency situation or under direct supervision of a competent person
specially appointed in supervising the lifting operation.
 Crane operator license must be available.
 Communication between crane operator and riggers will be manual only when there is
clear vision. In case of blind lifting, radio communication is a must.
 For cranes whose operation may interfere with each other or the movement of any part of
the crane may come into contact with any fixed structures or plant, special precautions
are taken prior to commissioning of the cranes. The operators are given specific
instruction as to the limitation and precautions applicable to the crane in question.
 When strong wind occurs, operators lower the booms of mobile cranes to the ground
before leaving the site.
 In case of strong wind crane usage shall be stopped immediately.
 Lifting operations using mobile cranes should be suspended in case wind speed exceeds
20 MPH. Wind must not exceed the speed recommended by the manufacturer or, where
manufacturer does not specify this information, the speed determined by a qualified
person.
Page 35 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Lifting Accessories

 Lifting shall respect the following points:

 All lifting appliances and gears are visually examined before use.
 Protection of sharp corners on loads.
 Taking up of load by wire absolutely prohibited.
 Third party inspection to be carried out.
RING
Hand signals

ENGIN
Lifting Equipment

Lifting operation is very dangerous and many accidents occur during this activity, so the
following precautions concerning lifting equipment, lifting gears should be considered during this
operation:
 No person should be permitted to stand or pass under a suspended load and respective
areas to be barricaded against unauthorized access.
 Two tag lines should be used on all suspended loads.
 Accessible areas within the swing radius of the rear of the rotating superstructure of the
crane shall be barricaded; and should be made visible in site plans.
 Only an approved suspended work platform system is to be used for working from a crane
or derrick line. An approved suspended work platform system includes restrictions on
Page 36 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

the crane or derrick, the load line, the platform, and the personnel in the platform.
 Unless special cab protection is provided, the driver must not remain in the cab of a
truck when it is loaded from overhead with heavy material by a shovel, crane or similar
equipment.
 All hooks must not be used unless they have a built-in safety latch.
 Cranes must be operated with extreme caution when near power lines. Assume all wires
are hot unless you are sure they are not.
 All power lines must be barricaded or flagged when there is danger of contact by mobile
equipment.
 Lines, which could be reached accidentally, must be de- energized or otherwise made
safe before any work is done.
 Never operate equipment closer than 3m to any power line, but increase the distance for
more than 50 kilovolts.
 No equipment requires working over the top of power lines.
 Only an appointed signalman may give signals to the operator, except for emergency
stop signal.
 The operator‟s attention shall not be diverted when engaged in operating the crane.
 The crane operator should have the appropriate operating license.
 During lifting operations, there should be at least two means of communications between
the rigger and the crane operator. In case of missing the direct communication and vision
between two parties, the Walkie-talkie should be available.
 All lifting heavy equipment, shackles, wire ropes, slings must be inspected and color-
coded and to be calibrated and inspected by third party inspector.
 All cranes shall be inspected by third party inspection services provider .This has to
internationally recognize. In addition HSE team will inspect and accept prior to use.
 Lifting plan shall be submitted and get approval from Client/Project Manager/Consultant.

A detailed plan will be prepared and sent separately to the Client/Project Manager/Consultant
for approval including method statement for erection, dismantling and precautions of
intersections for tower cranes.

Refer to 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC - Cranes and Derricks in Construction: 1926.1435 - Tower
cranes.

Page 37 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 13
HSE Meetings
HSE meetings will be including but not limited to:

 Weekly HSE meeting with Project team.

 Involved in Client/Project Manager/Consultant HSE meetings (if requested).

 Daily Toolbox talks meetings.

 Monthly management committee meeting.

 Accidents and Incidents HSE meetings.

 Weekly Safety Stand-Downs.

Page 38 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 14
Manual Handling
 Manual handling relates to the moving of items either by lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing
or pulling using personnel. The weight of the item is an important factor, but many other
factors can create a risk of injury, for example the number of times you have to pick up or
carry an item, the distance you are carrying it, where you are picking it up from or putting it
down (picking it up from the floor, putting it on a shelf above shoulder level) and any twisting,
bending, stretching or other awkward posture you may adopt while doing a task.
 Manual handling injuries are part of a wider group of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The
term “musculoskeletal disorders” covers any injury, damage or disorder of the joints or other
tissues in the upper/lower limbs or the back.
 There is evidence that, as well as manual handling, heavy manual labor, awkward postures
and a recent or existing injury are all risk factors in the development of MSDs.
 The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) require employers to manage
the risks to their employees.
 Among the requirements of the procedure is to:
 Make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risk of injury from any hazardous manual
handling operations that cannot be avoided.
 Where possible, provide mechanical assistance, for example, a sack trolley or hoist.
Where this is not reasonably practicable then explore changes to the task, the load and the
working environment.
 Medical and scientific knowledge stress the importance of an ergonomic approach to look
at manual handling as a whole, taking into account the nature of the task, the load and the
working environment, and requiring worker participation.
 All the employees has to follow the correct manual lifting , bend knees, straight back, and
then lift material.
 Material shall be close to lifter.
 Do not lift heavy or bulky items.
 Risk assessments have to be prepared and discussed to the crew.
 The maximum load to be lifted by a worker is 23 kg.
 Workers should wear suitable hand gloves fit for manual handling.
 More than a quarter of all accidents at work are associated with manual handling e.g.
carrying or supporting objects by hand or by bodily force. Fatal accidents from
manual handling are rare, but major accidents, such as a fractured arm are common,
and most result in more than three days lost time. These are strains or sprains, often of the
back.
 Strains and sprains are caused because of incorrect or excessive use of bodily force. Poor
posture and repetitive movement can be important factors and such injuries can be
cumulative, sometimes leading to permanent disability.
 Manual handling is one of the operational activities which affect the HSE responsibility.
Page 39 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

The HSE Manager is responsible for the implementation of a Safety Management

System to reduce these types of injuries by applying Manual Handling procedure that
has been developed, which requires RME to carry out a suitable and sufficient
assessment of the risks to the health of its employees. It then requires the Company to
avoid hazardous manual handling or reduce the risks to as low as reasonably
practicable.
 The main requirements of this procedure are to:
 Avoid hazardous manual handling operations, so far as is reasonably practicable.
 Assess any hazardous manual handling operations, which cannot be avoided.
 Reduce the risk of injury, so far as is reasonably practicable
 Provide information on the load to be handled.
 The procedure also requires employees to follow safe systems of work laid down by
RME.
NEERING RM

Page 40 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 15
Hand and Power Tools
General

Power tools are from a manufacture listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the
specific application for which they are to be used.

Use, inspection and maintenance

 All hand tools shall be regularly inspected before and after use, and before storage.
 All hand & power tools should be inspected periodically and a sticker shall be affixed on
the equipment‟s all the time by the following color coding system:

Month Color
January-March Green
April-June Yellow
July-September Blue
October-December Brown

 Hand and power tools are inspected and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer‟s instructions and recommendations and are used only for the purpose for
which designed.
 A copy of the manufacturer‟s instructions and recommendations are maintained with the
tools.
 Hand and power tools are inspected, tested and determined to be in safe operating
condition before use continued periodic inspections are made to assure safe operating
condition and proper maintenance.
 Tools having defects that will impair their strength or render them unsafe are removed
from service.

Page 41 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Guarding

 Power tools designed to accommodate guards are equipped with such guards.
 Reciprocating, rotating, and moving parts of equipment are guarded if exposed to contact
by employees or otherwise create a hazard.
 When work is being performed overhead, tools not in use are secured or placed in
holders.
 Throwing tools or materials from one location to another or from one person to another,
or dropping them to lower levels, are not permitted.
 Tools requiring heat treating or redressing are tempered formed, dressed and sharpened
by personnel who are experienced in these operations.
 The use of cranks on hand-powered winches or hoists is prohibited unless the hoists or
winches are provided with positive self-locking dogs, hand wheels with projecting
spokes, pins or knobs are not used.
 Hydraulic fluid used in powered tools shall retain its operating characteristics at the most
extreme temperatures to which it will be exposed.
 Manufacturer's safe operating pressures for hydraulic hoses, valves, pipes, filters and
other fitting are not exceeded.
 All hydraulic or pneumatic tools that are used on or around energized lines or equipment
have conducting hoses of adequate strength for the normal operating pressures.
 When fuel-powered tools are used in enclosed spaces, the concentrations of toxic gases
are high, and use of personal protective equipment is required.

Page 42 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 16
HSE Training Program
Purpose
This program provides guidelines for the management of Health, Safety and
Environment (HSE) training within Rowad Modern Engineering (RME). The
application of the specified steps will ensure that all employees receive training
commensurate with HSE risks and responsibilities. The program will assist
managers in the identification, planning, prioritization implementation recording
and evaluation of training.

Responsibilities

1. Site HSE Manager

- Will carry out a training needs assessment prior to the commencement of the project,
to assess which activities will require training, this will be reviewed during the life
cycle of the project, in addition this will be linked to a training matrix which will be
kept as a record of training given and required.
- Also to evaluate training effectiveness.

2. Project Manager

- Ensure all necessary arrangements for in site training after consultation with Site HSE
Manager.
- Participate in, and confirm that line supervisors allow and ensure the employees'
attending to the required orientation, job‐specific training, and safety meetings.
- Provide resources to carry out orientations and training.
- Confirm that each employee for whom they are responsible has attended the required
training for the work he will perform.

3. Duties of Employees

- Undertake mandatory training.

- Participate in induction programs.
- Participate in the training needs analysis, recording and evaluation processes.
- Apply the principles of training where appropriate.
- Participate in appropriate information and instruction sessions and follow any
reasonable instructions aimed at protecting their health and safety, and the
environment while at work.
- Seek additional training if required to protect their health and safety

Page 43 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Development and Implementation of Training Program

- Based on the Training Need Assessment (TNA), HSE Training Manager prepares the
“Training program” Based on the requirement of RME Projects through Audits reports.
- The training need assessment (TNA) is conducted to identify the training needs and to
enhance technical skills and professional capabilities of staff, which ultimately
improves the efficiency and effectiveness of company activities.
- All required training should be conducted both of theoretical and practical to ensure
training effectiveness.
- Differences in learning, language, literacy and other skills of trainees are taken into
account in the program
- HSE Trainer must be updated, by taken the required certificates, to meet the last
updates of HSE, sites & client requirements and certifications.
- The HSE Department will provide training programs to achieve certain HSE
competencies and will provide advice on developing and implementing in‐house HSE
training programs.
HSE Orientation
- An HSE orientation is always required for new employees; staff relocated to new
positions or roles and all others intending to perform work on site including
subcontractors prior to authorization to enter the site and/or commencing work.
- This training should include a presentation of the site hazards, safety rules, emergency
procedures and other relevant HSE subjects will be presented.
The following subjects shall be covered whenever necessary:
- RME HSE Booklet.
- Hazards at site.
- Location of clinic and first aid kit.
- Location of welfare facilities.
- Location of fire point.
- Facility alarms, emergency plan and assembly points.
- Minimum site requirements.
- Drug and alcohol policy.
- Company site rules.
- Warning signals and signs.
- Hazards/dangerous places.
- Site Traffic rules.
- Housekeeping.
- Driving on site.
- Permit to work system.
- Scaffolding and tagging.
- Manual handling.
- Emergency response.
- Emergency numbers.

Page 44 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Toolbox Training
- RME‟s site engineer shall conduct as a minimum requirement, one toolbox meeting every
day and talk to their direct labors /workers, subcontractors. The meeting must be held at prior
to work. Allotted time is 10 minutes.
- RME‟s site HSE trainer shall conduct one toolbox meeting every week as a minimum to all
RME Employees & Subcontractors, The meeting must be held at a time of day suitable for
all workers to attend. Allotted time is 30 minutes.
Toolbox training topics
- Fall protection.
- Housekeeping.
- Confined space.
- Electrical hazards.
- Scaffolding.
- Permit to work.
- Excavation hazards.
- PPE‟s.
- Environment.
- Welding Hazards.
- Lock Out Tag Out.
- Emergency Response plan.
- First Aid.
- Good work practice.
- Hand tools use.
- Power tools use.
- Equipment awareness.
- Scaffold Tag system.
- Fire protection.
- Color code system.
- Other related topics.
Other Training
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration 30 hours (for managers & Engineers).
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 hours (for all employees).
- Awareness of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety.
- Awareness of ISO Environmental Management System (ISO‐ 14001).
- Basic Firefighting, theoretical and practical.
- Defensive Driving.
- Safety Specialist Course.
- Technical Safety Course.
- Scaffolding Course.
- First Aid Course.
- Risk assessment management.
When Training Will Occur

Page 45 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

- All the work force should receive site safety induction prior to start work.
- Specific training should be done depends on the occupation (welding, work at height,
lifting … etc.
- New managers at the site should have done HSE training prior to appointment.
- Reassignment to a different facility or job type.
- Fire safety supervisors should do a refresh course regularly.
- First aider should do a refresh course regularly.
Training record keeping
- Generally the in‐house training records are filled in the Attendance Record form
where as these records are kept and maintained by the site HSE trainer and the HSE
Manager, who is overall responsible for up‐dating the training records, certification,
licenses, etc. of the employees.
The following shall be recorded as minimum requirements:

 Name of trainee.
 Name of Course.
 Date of Course.
 Duration of Course.
 Name of training provider.
 Level of competency achieved (where relevant).
Effectiveness of Training
- HSE Training Evaluation Sheet will be sent to the HSE Manager who will evaluate
the trainees who attended HSE Training Sessions.
- Training will be evaluated against predetermined outcomes in consideration of:
 Competency assigned by the training provider.
 Achievement of the learning objectives.
 Feedback provided as part of performance management.
 Observation of intended behavior and work practices.
 Evaluation sheets.
 Simple exam.

Page 46 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

HSE Training Matrix

Attendees

Rigger, Lifting Supervisor,

Drivers, Heavy Equipment

Light Plant & Machinery

Fire Watch Man/Fire

Project / Site Visitors

Project Management

Flag Man/Banksman
Supervisors/Forman

Warden/Hot Works
HSE Supervisors &

Crane Operator
Site Engineers/

Scaffolders

Operators

Operators

Laborers
Subject

Welders
Officers

Induction/Orientation X X X X X X X X X X X X

HSE Culture X X X X X X X X X X X

Leadership and HSE X X X

Accident/Incident &
X X X X X X X X X X X X
Near Miss Reporting

Supervisors’ HSE Role

X X
and Responsibilities

Environment & Waste

X X X X X X X
Management

Permit to Work System

X X X X X X X X X
(PTW)

Crane Safety & Basic

X X X X X
Rigging/Lifting

Electrical Safety/LOTO X X X X X X X

Excavation X X X X

Work At Height (WAH) X X X X X X

Confined space X X X X

Fire Fighting X X X X

Page 47 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Hot Work & Compressed

X X X X X
Gas Cylinders

Scaffolding X X X

Fall Protection and

X X X X X X X X X
Falling Objects

Hand and Power Tools X X X X X X X

Emergency Response
X X X X X X X X X X X X
Procedure

Noise & Hearing

X X X X X X X X X X X
Protection

COSHH- Hazardous
X X X X X X X X X
Material

Defensive Driving X X X X X X X X X

Traffic Control &

X X X X X X
Flagman

Dust and Control

X X X X X X X X X
Measures

HAZID & Risk

X X X X X X X
Assessment

Health Management X X X X X X X X X X X X

First Aid X X X X

Transportation X X X X X X X

The frequency of training sessions will be determined as per project need and will be approved
by Client/Project Manager/Consultant.

Page 48 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 17
Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs)

 The wearing of PPEs on site is mandatory. Any additional protective equipment required
for certain specific operations will be specified on permits and should be incorporated in
RME‟s method statements and/ risk assessments.
 The minimum requirements of PPEs to be worn on site will be :
 Safety helmet.
 Hi-visibility vests.
 Safety footwear with toe protection.
 Safety Gloves.
 Safety goggles.
 Additional requirements depending on activity (risk assessment) or permit to work
(PTW) may include but not limited to:
 Goggles/visor
 Welders head shield.
 Burning goggles.
 Full body safety harness.
 Hearing protection.
 Adequate provision of PPEs is available in the stores and it is a vital part of accident
prevention, It is the duty of every employee to use and take care of equipment and
clothing provided and if the equipment is damaged or lost, it must be reported to the
foreman/supervisor immediately and replaced, Should any equipment be found to be
incompatible for the task then this must be reported to the HSE department.

 PPEs should be available for all the staff and up to 10 visitors. Samples of the PPEs
should be approved by the Client/Project Manager/Consultant.
 Trainings shall be provided to all personnel on how to wear all PPE appropriately.

Page 49 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

PPEs Matrix:

PPE Guidelines
- Employees exposed to falling or flying objects, at risk of bumping, or
hazardous substances, and/or electrical shocks shall wear hard hats.
- Wear hard hats when operating overhead cranes and powered industrial trucks.
- Hard hats to be used shall comply with ANSI Z89.1 or equivalent EU standard.
Hard hat - Hard hats is mandatory for site access.

- Employees at risk of exposure or contact to flying particles, molten metal,

chemical splashes, dusts, gases or radiant energy shall wear safety
glasses/goggles.
- Wear eye protection during hot works, machine operations and handling
chemicals.
- Safety glasses/goggles shall meet ANSI Z87.1 specifications or equivalent EU
Safety glasses
standard.
- Employees at risk of exposure or contact to flying particles, molten metal,
chemical splashes, protrusions, or radiant energy shall wear the appropriate
face protection .
- Employees performing grinding works and handling chemicals shall wear face
shields .
Face Shield - Welding hoods worn during welding to protect from sparks, splatters, and
burns.
- Employees exposed to dusts, fumes, gases or vapors, smoke, and toxic
chemical substances (paints, solvents, etc.) are required to wear respiratory
protection.
- Applicable in activities generating dusts/fumes, hot works, or working with
Face Mask chemicals.
- Respiratory PPE shall confirm to NIOSH 42 CFR 84 or equivalent EU
standard.
- Employees exposed to work operations having a noise level of 85 decibel (dB)
and above for an eight hour work daily shall wear the prescribed hearing
protection.
- Work areas that have a noise level more than 85dB shall be posted with a
warning sign .
Ear Plugs / Ear Muffs
- Hearing protection shall bear the CE Mark of Approval.
- Employees exposed to hazards on hands and/or fingers such as cuts, burns,
harmful physical or chemical agents shall be provided with the appropriate
hand protection.
- Safety gloves are given to employees doing manual, chemical, electrical, etc.
- Hand protection that conforms to EN 420 with CE marking shall be provided
Safety Gloves and used.

- Employees shall be provided with body protection whenever their work

exposes their body to hazardous conditions such as chemical sprays, flying
objects, or heat from welding.
- Disposable clothing shall be used for flammable, corrosive, harmful or toxic
substances.
- Protective clothing shall conform to ISO 13688 with CE Mark of Approval or
Uniforms /Coveralls equivalent.

Page 50 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

- Employees shall be provided with the appropriate foot protection (safety shoes)
from failing objects, crushing or penetrating actions, hot, corrosive and
poisonous substances.
- Safety footwear shall provide protection for slip, falls and moisture.
- Safety footwear shall conform to requirements of ANSI Z41 or equivalent EU
Safety Shoes / Boots standard (S3).
- Employees working on elevated heights 1.8m (6ft) and above are required to
wear personal fall protection system Full Body Harness connected to a lifeline,
and attached an anchor point capable of supporting a force of 5000lbs (2270kg)
without failure.
- Fall protection shall comply to ANSI A10.32 requirements or equivalent EU
standard.
Personal Fall Protection
- ANSI - American National Standards Institute (USA).
- NIOSH - National Institute of Occupational Safety (USA).
Where - CFR - Code of Federal Regulations (USA).
- ISO - International Standards Organization EU - European Union (Europe).
- CE - European Conformity (Conformity European-Europe).
- EN - European Standard (Norme European-Europe).

Page 51 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 18
Work Permit
General

 Work Permits authorize the execution of an operation once certain specific or general
protective measures have been taken, and at the same time they enforce the use of safety
equipment. Such permits must be written and issued by competent personnel and their
aim will be to:
 Provide timely information to all those people who are directly or indirectly involved in
the work.
 Define the conditions required for the workplace and the operators in the interests of
safety.
 Prescribe the observance of safety regulations, which are required by Client/Project
Manager/Consultant‟s HSE Department, Operating Authority, Project Safety Engineer,
etc. Upon the completion of work they certify that the equipment, plant or area that has
been worked on is suitable for use.
 The permit should be posted clearly in the job location.
 The receiver of the work permit should give it to a senior crew member and sign
transferring the Permit, in case of leaving the job.
 After each shift, permits should be closed out and signed by the issuer and receiver,
except in case of remoteness where signing is impractical.
 All employees should have instruction on specific LOTO system permit and its
procedure.
 The permit becomes invalid in case of abnormal situation such as gas or oil leak or any
changes to the work environment.
 If gas tests are required, the test should indicate the type of gas, its percentage, and type
of test, and the signature of the operator.

Page 52 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Validity of Work Permits:

 Specify the nature of the job required:

 Hot work.
 Working At Height.
 Other.
 A work permit is valid for only one shift, but it may be extended for one additional four
hours with proper approval. Considering the shift is twelve hours.
 Specify the exact location of the job to be done and define the type of action required.
Indicate all precautions taken to provide for the safety of the operation.
 Describe if and how isolation of the plant and area involved is to be effected (e.g.
shutting of electric current, blinding lines, closing valves, earthing appliances etc.) and
the measures to be taken for the safety of the operation.
 If gas tests are required, indicate the type of gas, the percentage found, and the time of the
test and include the signature of the operator who carried out the test.
 Be complete in the section that calls for the observance of current legislation and
regulations as well as of those specific rules governing the type of work concerned, and
indicate the necessary precautions and measures to be taken; e.g. Required presence of
the operator. Self-contained breathing apparatus, firefighting equipment etc.
 Be signed and approved by the HSE officer to issue permits who is in a position to be
able to guarantee the application of the safety provisions stipulated for the execution of
the job concerned.
 In the case of particularly dangerous jobs that are not usual except with issue of work
permit, it is recommended that the Area Supervisor of the area concerned, or his
substitute, and, whenever possible, an Officer from the Safety Department, oversee the
operation directly.

Page 53 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Permit Procedure for Extension

 The Permit Applicant must contact client representative Operating Authority each day to
discuss and agree Permit renewal.
 Before the Permit is revalidated on site and work recommences the facility must be
rechecked for compliance with the precautions and conditions indicated on the Permit.
 Client representative Operating Authority must keep a log of all Work Permits issued in
their area to keep a check on revalidation.
Work Completion

Client representative Operating Authority will not authorize the completion of the Work Permit
until they have received the signature of the work supervisor that the work is complete and that
all men and equipment are out of the facility and the work-site is clean and tidy.

Invalid Permit

 Any Work Permit is automatically rendered invalid if:

 Any abnormal situation develops (gas/oil leak etc.) in the vicinity of the work. The
Safety Representative has the authority and responsibility to stop work progressing if
in his opinion any hazard is present.
 The work is delayed or interrupted for any reason for more than time period in the
work schedule approved or the application is exceeded.

Work permits Types

- Cold work.
- Work at height..
- Lifting operation.
- Excavation.
- Hot work.
- Confined space entry.
- LOTO.
- Radiation.
- Work at night.
- Pressure test.
- Opening cover removal.

Page 54 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 19
Chemical Hazard Communication, Storage& MSDS Program
 The HSE Manager shall ensure that the Chemical Hazard Communication and Storage
procedure is being implemented.
 The Construction Manager or his designee to ensure that:
 Permit to work and risk assessment are present.
 PPE available.
 Fire extinguishers.
 In case where Flammable liquids need to be kept, they should be kept outside 50 feet
from property line and 10 feet from any public way.
 HSE Manager / his designee responsible for MSDS.
 The HSE Manager / his designee is responsible for obtaining the necessary MSDS
from the appropriate chemicals manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors and for
reviewing them to make certain they are complete.
 The HSE Manager / his designee is also responsible for updating the MSDS when
new and significant health information is provided by the supplier.
 The HSE Manager / his designee will telephone manufacturers and suppliers to obtain
MSDS that are not provided to RME. A log of such calls will be kept. Telephone calls will
be followed by a written request. Copies of all written requests will be kept on file by the
plan administrator.
 The project procurement officer will contact manufacturers and suppliers to obtain
MSDS that are not provided to RME. A log of such contacts will be kept. Telephone
calls will be followed by a written request. Copies of all written requests will be kept on
file by the administrator.
 All RME personnel shall be made aware of, and shall observe, the provisions of this
procedure.
 The HSE Manager is responsible for ensuring that labels are prominently
displayed on all containers of hazardous chemicals.
 In order to maximize employee safety, the employees must assist the HSE
Manager in this task.

Page 55 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Employees shall take care not to deface or remove warning labels from
containers of hazardous chemicals.
 The labels must remain on the containers and remain legible at all times.
 Employees should promptly notify the HSE Manager of missing or defaced labels.
 In addition, an employee should not transfer a hazardous chemical from a labeled
container to an unlabeled container (pail, bottle, can or similar container). The
chemical should not be left in unlabeled container after the employee leaves work.
Employees should not use chemicals they find in unlabeled containers, and
should report such event to the store supervisor and the HSE Department, and
construction manager.
 Authorized employees shall be made aware of MSDS locations and how to understand
them through toolbox talk.
 Employees shall be made aware of the appropriate PPE to use (gloves, goggle).
Safe Storage of Chemicals and Hazardous Materials:
 RME will ensure chemicals and paint should be stored under appropriate conditions,
taking into account the chemicals‟ specific properties.
 It is also important to note if there are conditions under which hazardous reactions
may occur. For example, chemicals that can react together to form unstable or toxic
products, or produce heat, should be kept segregated. Flammable liquids stored near a
heat source could result in a fire.
 Storing chemicals and Paint, RME to should consider:
 The compatibility of different chemicals. For example, oxidizing chemicals should be
kept separate from flammable liquids or other flammable chemicals.
 Ensuring there is adequate security of and access to storage areas. Potential ignition
sources should be prohibited or controlled.
 A safe location for storage areas. In order to minimize the effects of an incident,
storage areas for chemicals should be kept separate from process areas, occupied
buildings and other storage areas.
 The appropriate construction, nature and integrity of storage containers. Safe loading,
unloading and transport around the workplace.
 Adequate precautions and procedures in case of spillage. Temperature and humidity.
 Ensure that paints are stored in an isolated store with sufficient ventilation.
 No smoking in the area must be strictly observed.
 There should not be any naked lights, sparks or flames.
 It should be protected from direct sunlight.
 Appropriate PPE must be worn by all entering the store.

Page 56 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 No unauthorized Entry to the paint/chemical store.

 Persons handling dangerous chemicals must thoroughly wash their hands and face
with soap, or some other suitable cleaning agent, before taking any food or
drink.(have a look at each product MSDS)
 Adequate fire extinguishers are to be placed in the store in case of fire.
 Adequate fire extinguishers must be available in the store to counter any fire.
 No naked lights/flames/sparks in the area and no smoking must be strictly
implemented.
 All combustible material should be removed from store regularly.
 All paints/chemicals must be labeled for identification and safety requirements must
be displayed.
Chemical Hazards Controls:
Below is a checklist of controls RME should consider to manage chemical hazards.
Have you
Control Measures
considered
Are all chemicals listed in your chemical inventory? ☐
Can the process be changed or eliminated so that the work is less hazardous? ☐
Can hazardous chemicals be substituted with less hazardous chemicals? ☐
Can the chemical be isolated from the workforce? ☐
Can ventilation be used to prevent exposure? ☐
Can the number of employees at risk of exposure be reduced? ☐
Is it appropriate to rotate employees and reduce individual exposure? ☐
Can the time spent doing the job be reduced to limit exposure? ☐
Can the work practice be improved? ☐

Are employees trained to recognize the chemical hazards and know how to
☐
Work Safely with chemicals in the workplace?
Do employees have access to the MSDS and do they understand them
☐
Sufficiently?
Have employees been instructed on how to read a chemical label? ☐
Are procedures in place for safe use, handling and storage of chemicals? ☐
Are employees supplied with effective protective work clothing? ☐
Is personal protective equipment required? ☐
Are sufficient personal hygiene facilities in place? ☐
Are chemicals stored correctly? ☐

Page 57 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Are emergency procedures in place? ☐

Is atmospheric monitoring required for certain tasks? ☐
Is health surveillance required for certain tasks? ☐
Have you recorded your chemical hazards and the control measures in place? ☐

Page 58 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Chemical and Paint Inventory Sheet:

Project: Date:

Name of the Project

Suppliers Details

Hazard information
What is it used for?
Where is it store?

How many Pieces?

MSDS availability

Page 59 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 20
Inspections and Audits
Inspections

 The site HSE Manager and Safety Officers - a program of inspection dates will be
developed to suit site requirements on a weekly basis, the weekly inspection report
should be submitted to the Client/Project Manager/Consultant. These inspections are to
ascertain that all HSE systems are in place, are being adhered to, and all site rules are
being implemented and obeyed. All statutory registers are to be inspected for compliance
with requirements of the law, e.g. – lifting equipment, portable electrical hand tools, etc.
 HSE Manager shall conduct a daily site safety tour to ensure all HSE procedures is
implemented and followed by all employees
 HSE Manager shall conduct a Daily Walk around in the construction areas and
workshops in order to verify the HSE rules application and the work conditions. Joint
inspection in working areas, lay-down areas or facilities area shall be also implemented
on a regular basis.
Audits
 The site management team - each manager/supervisor; together with the site HSE
Manager will be charged with the responsibility to audit a work process in line with an
agreed program. The audits will be system audits and review a specific system, i.e. hot
work PTW to confirm that the site is compliant with the system requirements and that the
supervisory staff who manage the work and the workers who conduct the activity are
competent to do so. The results of these audits are to be presented to the Project Director
for his attention and subsequent action.
 Formal site audit should be conducted on monthly basis and submit the report to
Client/Project Manager/Consultant.
 Quarter formal audit should be conducted and include site full inspection, documentation
check and interviews with employees.

Page 60 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 21
Compressed Gas Cylinders
 Before any gas cylinders are brought on site, a suitable storage facility shall be erected.
This will enable full and empty cylinders to be segregated. It will also segregate fuel gas
and oxygen cylinders. These must either be separated by a solid wall, or by 6m, (20 feet)
distance.
 Storage facilities must be clearly labeled in languages understood by all using the facility,
with signs to show hazard and any other restrictions such as smoking.
 All gas cylinders must be stored and transported in the upright position, and at all times
secured to prevent them from falling.
 Safety caps shall be fitted to all cylinders when not in use.
 Hoses on fuel and oxygen gases shall be fitted with flashback arrestors.
 All fittings on hoses shall be secured by crimped fixings, not screw type hose clips.
 Hoses, fittings, gauges and torches shall be inspected by the user before use, and by a
competent person quarterly. After quarterly inspections, the status of equipment shall be
identified by color-coding in compliance with the requirement of the Equipment
Inspections.
 It‟s required to use properly the color-coding in accordance with (BS EN 1089-3:2011).e.
Black: Oxygen, Brown: Acetylene, Red, Blue: Argon etc.).
 Hoses shall be properly color coded to the internationally recognized standard for the gas
being used, in good condition and fitted with hose connectors attached by permanent
clips. Oxygen hoses are collared blue and acetylene hoses collared red.
 Gas cylinders must not be left lying around. Arrangements should be made to store
cylinders in an open mesh fenced compound.
 Empty cylinders must also be separated from full cylinders
 During meal breaks and at stopping times, hoses and torches shall be removed from
confined spaces.

Page 61 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 22
Confined Space Entry
 Confined Space: Any space where the access or egress is limited, where oxygen
deficiency may occur, 19.5% oxygen or below or an oxygen enriched atmosphere in
excess of 23.5% oxygen by volume, or where toxic substances or other hazards
may accumulate in a restricted work area. Confined spaces include tanks, vessels, tank
cars, steam boilers, tunnels, coal bunkers, sumps, excavations below 1.2m or 4 feet,
ducts, manholes, sewers etc.
 A confined space includes any chamber, tank, pipe, or similar confined space. Any place
large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned
work is a confined space. If the space has limited or restricted means for entry or exit or
is not designed for continuous employee occupancy it is considered a confined space.
 Before entry, the confined space must be emptied, flushed or otherwise purged of
flammable, toxic and other dangerous substances.
 All lines that can convey flammable, toxic or other incapacitating material into a confined
space, and all electrical equipment which could present a hazard to workers inside the
confined space, must be positively de-energized, isolated by a positive means such as
blinding or double block & bleed.
 A stand-by person may enter a confined space ONLY after alerting at least one additional
person outside the confined space of the existence of the emergency and of the stand-by
person's intent to enter the confined space and issuing the PTW.
 Each Engineer / supervisor is to ensure that all personnel working in a confined space are
properly trained and informed of the hazards associated with confined space entry.
 HSE training documents will be checked for confined space training, before
personnel are assigned to work activities associated with entry into a “confined space”.
Duties of Entry Supervisors / Competent Person:
 RME shall ensure that each entry supervisor / competent person is aware of the hazards
that may be encountered during entry, including information on the mode, signs or
symptoms, and consequences of the exposure.
 Confirms, by checking that the appropriate entries have been made on the permit, that all
tests indicated by the permit have been conducted and that all procedures and
equipment indicated by the permit are in place before issuing the permit and allowing
entry to begin.
 Discontinues the entry and terminates the permit as required by this program.
 Confirms that rescue services are available and that the means for notifying them are
operable.
 Prevents unproved individuals to enter the permit space during entry operations.
 If an entrant has the potential to be exposed to a substance for which a Material Safety
Data Sheet or COSHH sheet is required to be kept at the worksheet, the written
information shall be made available to the medical facility treating the exposed entrant.
Attendant’s Duties:
Page 62 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Remain outside permit space during entry operations unless relieved by another
authorized attendant;
 Do not enter the confined space under any circumstances.
 Perform non-entry rescues when specified by employer's rescue procedure;
 Know existing and potential hazards, including information on the mode of exposure,
signs or symptoms, consequences of the exposure, and their physiological effects;
 Have immediately available emergency rescue equipment on site and personal
protective equipment the same as the entrant.
 Maintain communication with and keep an accurate account of those workers entering the
permit-required confined space;
 Order evacuation of the permitted confined space when a prohibited condition exists,
when a worker shows signs of physiological effects of hazard exposure, when an
emergency outside the confined space exists, and when the attendant cannot effectively
and safely perform required duties;
 Summon rescue and other services during an emergency;
 Ensure that unauthorized persons are not allowed to enter permitted confined spaces. To
remove the personnel immediately if they have entered the permitted confined space
 Inform authorized entrants and entry supervisor of entry by unauthorized persons; and
 Perform no other duties that interfere with the attendant's primary duties.
Authorized Entrant's Duties:
 Know space hazards, including information on the mode of exposure (e.g., inhalation or
dermal absorption), signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure;
 Use appropriate personal protective equipment properly (e.g., such as gloves, aprons, and
coveralls);
 As necessary, maintain communication (i.e., telephone, radio, visual observation) with
attendants to enable the attendant to monitor the entrant's status as well as to alert the
entrant to evacuate;
 Exit from permitted confined space immediately when ordered by the attendant or
supervisor / competent person, or when the entrant recognizes the warning signs or
symptoms of exposure exists, when a prohibited condition exist, or when an automatic
alarm is activated; and
 Alert the attendant when a prohibited condition exists or when warning signs or
symptoms of exposure exist.

Page 63 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 23
Lock out Tag out (LOTO) program
 Employees shall not be allowed to work on energized systems without written
authorization from the Construction Manager and consultation with HSE Manager and
his signature for final approval.
 A standard “DANGER – DO NOT OPERATE” tag and individually keyed locks will be
used on the Project.
 All tags will be dated, signed and a description of the work being performed shown on
the tag and securely attached to the equipment/lock.
 Tags must never be reused, but destroyed immediately upon removal. Alterations to a tag
are prohibited.
 Any device with a tag or lock attached shall not be operated regardless of circumstances.
 No person shall remove another‟s tag or lock unless the requirements lock or tag removal
is adhered to.
 It is the discipline supervisor‟s responsibility to ensure that work is performed within the
protection of locks and tags.
 Tags required beyond one shift must be replaced by the oncoming shift. In no case will
locks and tags be permitted to remain more than 30 days without re- inspection
and re-dating with signatures.
 Each person performing work on a system is required to affix a lock and tag on the
system even though the equipment or system is already locked out. In these situations, a
multiple locking device shall be used.
 The steps of the isolation and the de-isolation including but not limited to the following:
1. Preparation and notification.
2. Shutdown the equipment.
3. Isolate the equipment.
4. Attach the lock and tag.
5. Release any stored energy.
6. Test equipment
1. Preparation and notification:
Before servicing or installing equipment, you must be able to answer the following
questions:
 What is the type of energy source on the equipment?
 What are the potential hazards related to the energy source?
 What steps are necessary to control the energy source?
 Who needs to be notified that the equipment will be shut down for service?

Page 64 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Once these questions have been answered notify all affected employees that a lockout Procedure
is about to begin (and that the equipment will be) shutdown for service.
2. Shutdown the equipment:
Follow work procedure and/or manufacturer's instruction for shutdown. Be aware that
some equipment has special shutdown procedures (e.g. computer controlled equipment)
make sure all energy sources have been located and shutdown (some machines have more
than one power source all must be shut down).
3. Isolate the equipment:
Equipment should be isolated by (Shutting of the main breaker or control switch, closing
valves, Disconnecting process lines, Pulling plugs) and for complex machines or
equipment refer to manufacturer's control diagram detailing the locations of all isolation
points , including breaker panels, switches , valves, etc.
4. Attach the lock and tag:
Each authorized employee who is performing maintenance is responsible to inform
lockout and tag- out authority for locking and tagging the equipment and employee
whose duties require them to work on equipment must be provided with their own lock
and key. If more than one employee is involved in maintenance, multiple locking devices
must be used to allow each maintenance employee to lock and tag.
This prevents one employee from accidentally starting up the equipment while another
employee is still working
5. Release any stored energy:
After locking any tagging equipment, you must make sure that any stored energy on the
equipment is released this is done by:
 Inspecting equipment to make sure that all parts have stopped moving.
 Bleeding electrical capacitance (stored charge).
 Venting or isolating pressure or hydraulic lines from the work area, leaving vent
valves open.
 Draining tanks and valves
 Releasing the tension on springs or balancing the movement of spring driven
parts.
 Clamping or chaining any switches or levers that could be moved into the start
position.
Page 65 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

6. Test equipment:
To verify that all energy has been released and controlled
To make sure that all kinetic and stored energy has been released or controlled, you must:
 Clear personnel from danger area.
 Test the start switches on the equipment to confirm that all power sources have
been shut down and switches cannot be moved to the "on" or "start" position.
 Secure all blocks, clamps, chains and cribs.
 Secure blanks and make sure they are not leaking.
 Check electrical circuits to make sure that voltage is at zero.
 Once you have confirmed that all energy sources have been controlled and locks
and tags are in place, it is safe to begin the maintenance work.

Page 66 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 24
Incentive and Discipline Scheme
Incentive Program:
 The scope of this plan is to cover the main ideas required to implement an effective HSE
Incentive Scheme on this Project, to give a proper approach to the implementation of
certain techniques addressed as an Incentive scheme in order to achieve zero incidents.
 Objectives of scheme are:
 To generate an attitude of safety and safe working.
 To minimize HSE violations.
 To reward safe working.
 Benefits of scheme are:
 Each employee is encouraged to act safely
 Violations and violators are identified and corrective action can be taken.
 Training requirements can be identified
 The scheme:
 The scheme operates for each calendar month of the project.
 A cash award is made to the winning employees each month.
 Scheduled inspections of workplace, vehicles and equipment inspection by HSE
department with points issued, based on inspection observations and safety
violations.
 Points are awarded for reporting hazard incidents and making HSE suggestions.
 HSE Department, under the supervision of the Project Manager, is responsible for
the administration of the scheme.
 At month end the 10 employees with highest total points will receive the following:
- Cash award in the local currency to be given equally divided among all
employees.
- A ceremony will be held by the Project Manager in front of all project workers
to introduce the winning employees. During the ceremony, the Project Manager
will hand over Certificates, medals, and rewards to all winning employees.
Employee Disciplinary Action Program:

Scope
This Program applies to all personnel working on the project

Purpose
o The purpose of this program is to give guidance on the actions that should be
taken in the event of safety violations. The disciplinary measures stated are there
for guidance, and every instance should be assessed on its own merit and the
actions taken commensurate with the situation.

Page 67 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

o The Work Rules list is not intended to be an all-inclusive list, and represents only
the basic site work rules. Other reasons for disciplinary action are at
Management‟s discretion.
Disciplinary List
Ser. Type of violation First Time Second Time Third Time
Non-use of Personal
1 Day deduction and
1 Protective Equipment Verbal Warning Termination
warning of termination
(PPE‟s)
2 Days deduction
Smoking in the non-
2 and warning of Termination -
designated smoking areas
termination
2 Days deduction
Non-use of Personal Fall
3 and warning of Termination -
Arrest Systems
termination
2 Days deduction
4 Use of unsafe scaffold and warning of Termination -
termination
Use of unsafe electrical
2 Days deduction and
5 connections, tool or 1 Day deduction Termination
warning of termination
equipment.
Working without Permit to 2 Days deduction and
6 1 Day deduction Termination
Work (PTW) warning of termination
1 Day deduction
Entry to only authorized
7 and warning of Termination -
persons areas
termination
Fighting or causing property Termination and
8 - -
damage avoid re-hiring
Misuse of alcohol and drugs Termination and
9 - -
in the Workplace avoid re-hiring
Violation to procedures 2 Days deduction
10 outlined in the Method and warning of Termination -
Statement/Risk Assessment termination

Page 68 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

This matrix serves only as a guide to be followed and the actual disciplinary action may
increase/decrease based on the severity of the violation. A violations log sheet should be
developed and maintained by RME and shall be shared with the Client/Project
Manager/Consultant representative. The disciplinary scheme is applicable on the subcontractors
as per the following matrix:
Type of violation First Time Second Third Fourth Fifth Time
Ser.
Time Time Time
Non-use of Personal
10,000 20,000 EGP
Protective Equipment Written 2000 EGP 5000 EGP
1 EGP deduction and
(PPEs) or PPEs with Warning deduction deduction
deduction termination
defects
Smoking in the non- 10,000 20,000 EGP
Written 2000 EGP 5000 EGP
2 designated smoking EGP deduction and
Warning deduction deduction
areas deduction termination
10,000 20,000 EGP
Non-use of Personal Written 2000 EGP 5,000 EGP
3 EGP deduction and
Fall Arrest Systems Warning deduction deduction
deduction termination
10,000 20,000 EGP
Written 2,000 EGP 5,000 EGP
4 Use of unsafe scaffold EGP deduction and
Warning deduction deduction
deduction termination
Use of unsafe 10,000 20,000 EGP
Written 2,000 EGP 5,000 EGP
5 electrical connections, EGP deduction and
Warning deduction deduction
tool or equipment. deduction termination
Non-use of PPEs 10,000 20,000 EGP
Written 2,000 EGP 5,000 EGP
6 during cutting & EGP deduction and
Warning deduction deduction
welding operations deduction termination
Working without 10,000 20,000 EGP
Written 2,000 EGP 5,000 EGP
7 Permit to Work EGP deduction and
Warning deduction deduction
(PTW) deduction termination
Entry to only 10,000 20,000 EGP
Written 2,000 EGP 5,000 EGP
8 authorized persons EGP deduction and
Warning deduction deduction
areas deduction termination
Labors enter the site 10,000 20,000 EGP
Written 2,000 EGP 5,000 EGP
9 without notification of EGP deduction and
Warning deduction deduction
HSE Department deduction termination
Equipment enter the
10,000 20,000 EGP
site without Written 2,000 EGP 5,000 EGP
10 EGP deduction and
notification of HSE Warning deduction deduction
deduction termination
Department
Fighting or causing
11 20,000 EGP deduction and termination
property damage
Misuse of alcohol and
12 drugs in the 20,000 EGP deduction and termination
Workplace

Page 69 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Non-compliance Action:
 The HSE Officer shall verbally inform the site supervisor of unsafe practices or
conditions on the site. The supervisor/superintendent shall immediately correct the
hazard. In the event that unsafe work continues after the verbal instruction, the HSE
Officer shall stop all work relating to the unsafe practice or condition.
 The HSE Officer shall report all unsafe personnel to the Project HSE Manager for
disciplinary action.
 An incentive program shall be initiated to increase safety awareness on the project. This
may include awards for crews without a loss-time incident, for clean housekeeping
practices, etc.
 Any unsafe condition reported by the Client/Project Manager/Consultant representative
to the HSE Officer or any safety personnel will be immediately addressed.

Page 70 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 25
Electrical Safety
 All installation work must be carried out by qualified, experienced electricians.
 Before connecting temporary electrical installations to existing installations, prior
approval must be obtained from the Client proponent department. This is to ensure that
no overloading of electrical devices will occur and system protection will not be
compromised.
 Defective extension lights and electric hand tools shall be repaired or replaced.
 Portable electric tools, extension lights and cords should be inspected each time they are
issued and returned. This should be part of a tool store procedure. Frequent Random
checks should be made where those tools, lights and plugs are being used on site.
 Before any portable tool or extension, light is plugged in, the voltage required for the tool
or light must be the same as the power source, and the plugs must be checked for
damage.
 Only qualified electricians should make repairs and carry out maintenance checks
 Employees must never work alone on live equipment. In addition to the man doing the
job, there must be another electrician standing by. A foreman or supervisor should also be
in attendance while this work is being carried out, and he must know how to isolate the
equipment.
 High voltage or overhead lines are usually UN insulated. Therefore, any kind of metallic
object coming near or in contact with them can cause a hazardous situation so it should
never be assumed that there is enough clearance; it should always be proved.
 It should never be assumed that a cable or line is "dead"; it should always be checked it‟s
required to highlight the following in the Grounding topic.
 Underground cables, exposed during excavation work should be assumed to be energized
and not repositioned or moved until certified to be de-energized.
 Exposed buried cables in open trenches should be properly supported and the area
barricaded.
 Equipment to be worked on when it is de-energized shall be isolated from the system and
tested for voltage using test equipment rated for the system, and be grounded.
 Grounding cables shall be installed and removed using hot sticks or insulating gloves and
protective apparel.
 It‟s also required to highlight the sequence for dealing with an electrical accident such as
but not limited to (switch off the power supply, If this is not instantly possible, release the
victim from contact with the conductor by using dry gloves, dry blanket, dry wood, dry
clothing, rubber sheets, or properly insulated equipment, If breathing has stopped, begin
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation "CPR "and continue as necessary, Call for first aid
assistance and an ambulance).

Page 71 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 All electrical portable tools and equipment must operate from a 220 volt supply. All such
equipment must be protected by a residual current device, and armored cable where
necessary, and must be checked by an approved electrician before commencing work.
 All electrical leads shall be kept as a short as is practicable and shall be routed in a safe
manner, to avoid tripping hazards in particular.
 All site temporary electrical apparatus shall be inspected on a regular basis and tested at
three monthly intervals in accordance with the requirements of the IEE Regulations.
(Current Edition).
 All electrical installations must fully comply with current IEE Regulations (Current
Edition).
Procedure

 Only qualified personnel shall be permitted to work with electrical equipment

 Whenever feasible, all work shall be carried out with positively de-energized
equipment. Lockout/tag out procedures shall be implemented.
 All wiring shall have appropriate internal and external grounding, for personal
protection.
 All materials and equipment used shall be in accordance with International
Standards.
 Never bridge fuses.
 De-energize all lines on which work will be performed, install padlocks and lockout
tags.
 All appliances, equipment and materials used for temporary electrical installations
shall be constructed, installed, protected, worked and maintained so as to
eliminate the potential electrical related hazards.
 No work of electrical nature shall be carried out without the proper work permit,
whenever applicable.
 Unessential electrical equipment and appliances shall be disconnected or turned off
when not in use.
 Temporary electrical extension cords shall be elevated off the ground.
 RME competent person, before mobilization, shall inspect all electrical installation.
 The use of 110v electrical equipment is recommended, whenever possible.
 All temporary power supplies, used to provide power for electrical hand tools, must
incorporate RCDs (Residual Current Devices) like GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter) or ELCBs (Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers) that will trip at a leakage of 30
MA.

Page 72 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Examination, Installation, and Use of Equipment

 RME will ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.

 Safety of equipment must be determined by the following:

 Suitability for installation and use shall be conformed to the provisions of the
applicable standard. Suitability of equipment for an identified purpose may be
evidence by a Color Code System for the ready identification of maintained tools.
 Mechanical strength and durability: For parts designed to enclose and protect
other equipment, this includes the adequacy of the protection thus provided.
 Electrical insulation.
 Under certain conditions of use, heating effects to be checked.
 Arcing effects.
 Classification shall be by type, size, voltage, current capacity, and specific use.
 Other factors that contribute to the practical safeguarding of employees who use
or come in contact with the equipment.

Guarding

 Live parts of electrical equipment operating at 50 volts or more must be guarded

against accidental contact. Guarding of live parts must be accomplished as
follows:
 Location in a cabinet, room, vault, or similar enclosure accessible only to qualified
persons.
 Use of permanent, substantial partitions or screens to exclude.
 Unqualified persons.
 Location on a suitable balcony, gallery, or platform elevated and arranged to exclude
unqualified persons.
 Elevation of eight feet or more above the floor.
 Entrance to rooms and other guarded locations containing exposed live parts must be
marked with conspicuous warning signs forbidding unqualified persons to enter.
 Electrical installations that are over 600 volts and that are open to unqualified persons
must be made with metal-enclosed equipment or enclosed in a vault or area controlled by a
lock. In addition, equipment must be marked with appropriate caution signs.

Page 73 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02


Grounding of Equipment Connected By Cord and Plug

 Exposed non-current carrying metal parts of cord-and-plug-connected equipment

that may become energized must be grounded in the following situations:
 When in a hazardous (Classified) location.
 When operated at over 150 volts to ground, except for guarded motors and metal
frames of electrical heated appliances if the appliance frames are permanently and
effectively insulated from ground.
 When one of the types of equipment listed below is used.
 Hand held motor-operated tools.
 Cord-and-plug-connected equipment used in damp or wet locations or by
employees standing on the ground or on metal floors or working inside metal
tanks or boilers.
 Portable and mobile X-ray and associated equipment.
 Tools likely to be used in wet and/or conductive locations.
 Portable hand lamps.

 Tools likely to be used in wet and/or conductive locations need not be grounded if
supplied through an isolating transformer with an ungrounded secondary of not over
50 volts. Listed or labeled portable tools and appliances protected by a system of
double insulation, or its equivalent, need not be grounded. If such a system is
employed, the equipment must be distinctively marked to indicate that the tool or
appliance uses a system of double insulation.

Page 74 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 26
Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking policy
Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace

 Alcohol consumption and drug misuse shall be strictly prohibited on site as per the Client
policies and procedures.
 RME shall conduct periodic checks on all employees before and during construction. The
employee who refuses these check-ups shall be terminated at once.
 The Client has the right to request random check-ups for any worker on site. Test results
shall be provided by the RME within 24 hours. If, as a result of these check-ups, the
subject has tested positive for consumption if any prohibited material, that worker shall
be suspended from site immediately. Where to RME medical department will perform a
pre-employment medical test for employees to include drugs, alcohol, or other substances
that may impair the physical or mental judgment of people. Individuals with positive
results will be removed immediately from the site, as per the policy.
 For the hazardous jobs such as driving, working at height, operating plant, equipment and
machinery; the company will conduct random tests regularly, and for other employees the
company will perform 10% random check through the medical department or by external
parties on regular bases.
 Criteria of checks: These checks may be periodic and /or unannounced for the primary
purpose to create deterrence from use of drugs and alcohol on project. Checks will be
performed when management determines that such checks are necessary. Checks may
also be performed after any accident or incident that may have occurred.
S m o kin g
 Prohibition: Smoking or use of open flames shall be prohibited in areas conspicuously
posted with "No smoking" signs. Smoking or open flames shall be prohibited at a
distance less than 15 to 20 m (50 feet from flammable materials).
 Precautions to be taken:
 Provide metal ashtrays in all areas where smoking is permitted.
 Transfer ashtray contents into solid gravity metal cans specifically intended for
purpose.
 Wet contents prior to transfer to waste containers.
R eq u i r em en t s
 Further information for Managers and Supervisors regarding identifying symptoms of
alcohol abuse or drug misuse by employees, and how to deal with these instances, is
provided in the HSE booklet dealing with Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace.

 In situations where an employee is taking prescribed drugs or medication as treatment for

a health condition, the employee shall be responsible for informing their Supervisor of
any potentially impairing side effects.
Page 75 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Possession, distribution, sale or use of alcohol and illegal drugs, or misuse of legal
drugs, on RME's business premises shall be regarded as serious misconduct.
 The normal disciplinary measure for serious misconduct shall be summary dismissal.
 In the event that any illegal drugs are found, or illegal activity is suspected on
RME business premises, Police shall be contacted.
 Inability of an employee to perform their duties through impairment by alcohol, use of
illegal drugs or misuse of legal drugs shall be regarded as serious misconduct.
 Alcohol/drugs tests shall be conducted by a third party agreed to by Corporate Medical.

Page 76 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 27
Safety Signage and Barricades
Signage

The safety signage should:

 Point out hazards that may not be immediately obvious.

 Point out emergency routes.
 Provide general notices and directions.
 Remind what PPE must be worn.
 Indicate location of emergency equipment.
 What actions are required or recommended.

 What actions are prohibited.

The specifications of signs to be used on site will be as per agreed with Client/Project
Manager/Consultant representatives.

Page 77 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Examples of Safety Signs

PROHIBITORY SIGNS

Intrinsic features:

 Round shape.

 Black pictogram on white background, red edging and diagonal line.

Page 78 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

WARNING SIGNS

Intrinsic features:

 Triangular shape.

 Black pictogram on a yellow background with black edging.

Page 79 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

MANDATORY SIGNS

Intrinsic features:

 Round shape.

 White pictogram on a blue background.

Page 80 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02
EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND FIRST AID SIGNS

Intrinsic features:

 Rectangular or square shape.

 White pictogram on a green background.

Page 81 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

FIREFIGHTING SIGNS

Intrinsic features:

 Rectangular or square shape.

 White pictogram on a red background.

Page 82 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Barricades

Barricades and /or physical barriers are required around excavations, openings in floors, walls,
or roof areas, edges of platforms and certain types of overhead work or at any other location
where it is necessary to warn or protect employees from a hazard. Three categories exist:

 Warning Barricades.
 Protective Barriers.
 Hole Covers.

Warning Barricades

These offer no physical protection but serve to alert personnel in the area that a hazards
present.
Example: Red Barricade Tape. Warning barricades must be set back 3 feet (1.5 meters)
minimum from the hazard. If 3 feet (1.5 meters) is not available, a Protective barrier must
be used.
Protective Barriers

These not only warn of a hazard but also provide a physical isolation or protection from the
hazard Examples include guardrails or cables set at the proper height around an Opening or
anchored railroad ties to prevent driving into a culvert.

All protective barricades shall be designed to meet their intended purpose; that is, if it is to
prevent personnel from walking into a floor hole, it must meet all requirements for a guardrail
(top rail and mid rail and toe board designed to resist a 200 pound, 85 kilogram force).

Barricade Tape

 All barricades (Warning) tape shall be one of several colors that convey different levels
of hazard warning.
 Barricade tape must be inspected and repaired, as required.
 Barricade tape requirements must be enforced and tape removed by the supervisor who
placed it as soon as the hazard is eliminated. This will maintain the importance of
Barricades improve access and reduce clutter.

Page 83 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 28
Hot Work (Welding, Cutting & Grinding)
 This section outlines the principals involved and the precautions to be taken in gas
welding, Cutting, and brazing and electric arc welding operations so the following
precautions should be taken during welding and cutting operation:
 Personnel working with welding equipment shall be trained, competent, and provided
with personal protection equipment. Welding goggles, helmets, screens
 Forced ventilation and similar equipment shall be provided to all workers and
trainees in the immediate area.
 Oxygen cylinders or apparatus shall not be handled with oily hands or gloves.
 A jet of oxygen must never be permitted to strike an oily surface, greasy clothes or enter
fuel, oil or other storage tanks.
 All cylinders should be capped and kept vertically
 Cylinders should be stored in a safe, dry, well-ventilated place prepared and reserved
for that purpose.
 Flammable substances such as oil and volatile liquids or corrosive substances should not
be stored in the same area.
 Oxygen cylinders and flammable gas cylinders shall be stored separately, at least 6.6
meters (20 feet) apart or separated by a fire proof, 1.6 meters (5 feet) high partition.
 Hot works temporary workshop should be constructed in an isolated area from any
flammable and combustible materials and should be fully covered by non-flammable
materials.
 Spacing that will be used in laying out temporary facilities at the jobsite to assure safe
distances between potential fire hazards.
 Extinguishers shall be located within 15 meters of any point on the perimeter of material
stored in fuel or combustible materials storage areas. Additionally, these areas shall be
identified with signs restricting vehicle access and prohibiting fire ignition sources and
smoking.
 Additional extinguishers shall be mounted so as to have one available within 20 meters
of any point inside the building.
 Each welder shall use welding blankets in order to contain weld splatter.
 The areas of welding and cutting operations shall be continually watched during and
immediately after the operation.

Page 84 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 29
Adverse Weather
Windy Weather
 All employees involved in Project activities will be exposed to weather conditions. The
following preventive measures will be taken to ensure a safe work environment prior to
and during the performance of work, to prevent exposure to hazards while working in
extreme weather conditions, and to identify hazards and restrict work where necessary to
ensure the safety of employees at the Project:
 Hoisting/rigging and other activities involving “booms” on equipment will
be suspended when sustained wind speeds are reported to be 20 mph (32 km/h)
or greater. Wind must not exceed the speed recommended by the manufacturer or,
where manufacturer does not specify this information, the speed determined by a
qualified person.
 Prior to commencement of work an updated weather forecast must be checked
before starting any work on the site.
 While working, workers should be particularly aware of changing weather
conditions.
 In storms, hurricanes and extreme winds in general, access to site area is strictly
prohibited.
Working in Cold and Freezing Conditions and Prevention of Hypothermia

 Planning for work in cold weather is the most important defense.

 Wearing appropriate clothing and being aware of how your body is reacting to the cold
are important to preventing cold stress.
 Avoiding alcohol, certain medications and smoking can also help to minimize the risk.
 When working in air, most heat is lost through the head, so hypothermia can be
most effectively prevented by covering the head. Wearing the appropriate clothing for
the environment is important to prevent hypothermia.
 Fluid-retaining materials, e.g. cotton, can result in hypothermia if a person is sweaty on
a cold day and then later on cools down, the person will be wearing sweat-soaked
clothing in cold air.
 For work in cold conditions it is advisable to wear fabrics which can transport sweat
moisture away from the body quickly. These include wool or synthetic fabrics designed
specifically for rapid drying.

Page 85 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Working in High Temperature Conditions

 High temperatures and humidity may cause the body to dehydrate, the blood sugar will
drop and the body will lose minerals.
 It is important to bring and drink plenty of water.
 It is important to go to a ventilated place whenever possible.
Working in Sunny Conditions
 Working many hours in the sun may hurt the eyes and skin and result in heatstroke.
Humidity and direct sunlight may cause the temperature to be significantly higher than
the temperature indicated by a thermometer.
 It is important to bring and drink plenty of water.
 When the skin is exposed to the sun, a good sun protection lotion should be used.
 Eyes must be protected by sunglasses and the head must be protected by a cap or hat.
 Rest areas close to working areas will be present where the employees will be able to
have access to drinking water and air conditioned room.
 In case a person feels unwell the person must be brought into the clinic, so that the
nurse will treat him/her accordingly.
 All the operations carried out under sunlight exposure may be the cause of potential
health problems such as sunburn, eye damage, heat exhaustion and in case on prolonged
non - protected exposure increase the probability of skin cancer. In particular, for site
activities the following prevention general measures are recommended:
 Avoid continuous exposure to the sun during the shift. Temporary shelter and or
similar protections to be provided.
 Stop work activities in case of extreme heat conditions (when heat exposure exceed
the limits).
 HSE Site Manager to reorganize the job, if it is possible, to avoid the hours of
greatest sun intensity.
 Exposed personnel have to wear protective clothing and cover the skin by means
of long - sleeved, closely - woven shirts and long trousers.
 Exposed personnel have to wear hard hat and safety sunglasses.
 Provide adequate amount of water.
 Assure that the disposable water is maintained at 10 to 15ºC and should be
available on site and in the camp.
 Reduce metabolic heat production (heat produced by the body): automation and
mechanization of tasks minimize the need for heavy physical work and the
resulting build - up of body heat.
 Use mobile showers or hose - down facilities to reduce body temperature and cool
protective clothing.
 Provide areas protected from direct sun whenever possible, which can decrease
physical efficiency and increase the probability of heat stress.

Page 86 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Define regular breaks in cool, shaded areas.

 Provide adequate shelter/shade to protect personnel against radiant heat (sun,
flames, hot metal).
 Observe each other for a sign of heat stress. Persons who show signs of heat
syncope, heat rash or heat cramps should consult appropriate personnel to avoid
progression of heat related illness.
 Ventilation and air conditioning: ventilation, localized air conditioning, and
cooled observation booths are commonly used to provide cool work stations.
Cooled observation booths allow workers to cool down after brief periods of
intense heat exposure while still allowing them to monitor equipment.
 Reducing the humidity: air conditioning, dehumidification, and elimination of
open hot water baths, drains, and leaky steam valves help reduce humidity.
Working at Night
Working at night encounters certain hazards on workers. The following control measures may
be adopted to reduce the impact or eliminate working at night associated hazards:
 Where possible, permanent night shifts should be avoided.
 Avoid scheduling dangerous, and/or safety-critical work during night time.
 Ensure that the workplace and its surroundings are well lit, safe and secure as workers
should not be allowed to work in the dark or dangerous environment.
 Ensure all workers are wearing the correct PPE i.e. hard hats, High Visibility etc.
 Ensure there is enough supervision of shifts to facilitate communication between workers
and promote appropriate behavior and rational decision making.
 First-aid facilities, and if possible, a trained first-aider should be made available for all
shifts.
 Avoid employees working alone, if they are located remotely then contact can be
provided by telephone or similar communications devices.
 Take short breaks during shifts, where possible, allow workers some discretion over
when they take a break, but discourage workers from saving up break time in order to
leave earlier.
 Make sure supervisors and team members with responsibility for shift-working
arrangements are aware of the risks associated with shift work and can recognize shift
work-related problems.

Page 87 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 30
Construction Activities and Heavy Equipment
Compressor

 All employees on site must know the dangers of compressed air. Never use
compressed air to dust off clothing or machinery.
 Horseplay with compressed air must be strictly forbidden.
 When compressed air is used in special cleaning/purging tasks, goggles and full- face
shield must be worn.
 Compressors must be properly designed, inspected, tested and maintained.
 Relief valves shall be installed in accordance with safety regulations and the air
receiver must be periodically inspected.
 Before start up, a daily check should be made of the compressor's pressure relief valve,
fuel, oil and water levels and the air reservoir should be drained of trapped water.
 The operating manual for the particular type of compressor used should be strictly
followed
 Compressors / generators should be provided with fire extinguishers
 The air intake must be located so that it does not draw in exhaust gas,
 There must be a filter to remove oil mist.
 They must be equipped with an automatic high temperature alarm.
 The air must be tested periodically to be certain it is safe to breathe.
 All high pressure hose connections must be secured with whip lash.
 Compressor air nozzle must be provided by valve.
Concrete Mixers and Batching Plants

 All chains, gears, and revolving shafts must be guarded.

 Safety chains and catches must be operative, and the lifting mechanism must be in good
order.
 Men must not be allowed to work under or near the loading skip unless it is held in
position by a safety chain or catch or positively blocked.
 The mixer drum and the area around the machine must be thoroughly cleaned at the
end of each day's operation
 Cement bags must not be allowed to accumulate in the mixer area; they should be
collected and disposed of at regular intervals during the day.
 The approach to the sand and aggregate bins should be barricaded, and the
barricades should only be removed to allow access for vehicles delivering material.
 Personal protective equipment such as respirators, earmuffs, and goggles shall be worn.
 Loose fitting clothes shall not be worn around moving machinery.
 Lockout and tag system is required in batching plants to ensure the safety of repair and/or
maintenance personnel. This is a mean to disable process/mechanical electrical
Page 88 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

'control' equipment during repairs and maintenance.

 Lockout and tag system rules must be posted in a conspicuous location throughout the
plant and workers must be thoroughly trained in the lockout/tag procedures.
Excavators

 The excavation work permit may require that underground pipelines or cables be
located by manual digging.
 Operators of excavators must possess a valid Government license for the machine
 Outriggers must be fully extended when operating a mechanical excavator so fitted.
 An attendant must be appointed and be available at all times during excavation to assist
and guide the operator.
 Excavators with a swinging motion must have a clearance of at least 0.6 meter (2 feet)
from any fixed object
 Booms on excavators must be latched before travel.
 All protective shoring, benching and / or sloping shall be provided by competent
persons.
 All parts of an excavation, including the shoring, shall be inspected every day by a
competent person to ensure that there is no danger of collapse.
 Safety Signs & Hard barrier should be erected all around the excavation area at least one
meter from the excavation edge, and shall encompass the spoil.
 Excavator shall be attended by flag man outside the trench when in use.
 Ensure that everyone involved in the excavation activities is RME trained, registered
as competent and aware of their roles and responsibility.
 No workers allowed to go into the excavation during mechanical excavation.
 Do not excavate closer than 10 feet to the nearest pipeline or other equipment in place
 Ensure HSE Officer must be follow all the excavation required full time.
 Personnel must not be allowed to work near or underneath heavy equipment (i.e.
cranes, power shovels, derricks, hoists, etc.).
Generators
All pulleys, belts, and fans must be totally enclosed or otherwise guarded.
 The machine must be properly grounded before each use.
 The side panels to the engine cover are designed to give access to the machinery for
maintenance or repair. They must be closed at all times when the engine is running.
 The machine should be grounded before use
 Repair all fuel leaks.
 Check hose and pipe connections for wear and cracks.
 Clean up all combustible trash around the generator.
 Clean up all fuel spills and place clean sand around area when required with a secondary
containment necessary for spill protection.
 Sheds constructed of combustible materials placed around generators and wooden base

Page 89 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

frames are prohibited.

 Exhaust piping system shall be kept away from work areas and combustible
materials.
 Generator sets shall be located at least 50 feet (15.2 m) from buildings or materials that may
catch fire.
 Inspect all wiring for damage or improper splices/repairs
 Electrically ground all generator sets (system and frame ground).
 Fire extinguishers must be readily accessible. One CO2 extinguisher for the
generator and a dry chemical extinguisher for the engine drive are recommended.
 Conduct daily inspections of all generator sets using this guide.
 Fire extinguisher to be posted around.
 All generators should be complying with the international standard included drip tray and
protection shield.
Graders, Loaders, and Mini Loaders
 Before moving his machine, the driver must walk around it to see that the area is clear.
 Men must not be allowed to sit or lie in the area around the machine.
 The engine shall not be left running when the driver is not at the controls.
 Before leaving his machine, a driver must shut off the engine and remove the ignition
key.
 Blades, scraper bowls, etc. must be lowered to the ground before the driver leaves his unit.
 The wheels should be properly chocked
 If there is work to be done underneath such hydraulic equipment, the equipment must be
blocked in position.
 All heavy equipment should be provided with back alarm.
 All heavy equipment must be arriving to the project with valid calibration certificate.
 Inspection tags should be posted on all equipment and tools. Inspection logs must be
established and maintained.
Fork Lift Trucks

 It is essential that drivers be fully trained and experienced.

 They must be able to manipulate loads smoothly and efficiently.
 Special equipment fitted to the truck, in addition to or in place of the forks, must be
designed for the specific machine.
 The truck shall be equipped with overhead protection
 When traveling with a load on the forks, the forks should be as low as possible to
maintain stability
 If the load being carried obstructs the operator's forward view, he should travel in reverse.
 Heavy equipment "forklift and other" should be arrive with the calibration 3rd party
certificates.

Page 90 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Should be inspect all equipment as per check list content of each one by HSE
inspector before enter the site.
 Fire extinguisher to be posted around.
 Operators, loaders, helpers and other workers should never place any part of their bodies
between the mast uprights, cross members, or other moving parts of the forklift truck.
 Stay well within limits of the truck body or cab.

Page 91 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 31
Excavation
Introduction
No ground being excavated can be relied upon to support its own weight, even rock that looks
solid from a cursory inspection can collapse without warning. The sides of any type of
excavation almost invariably need to be suitably shored or sloped back to the natural angle of
repose.
General Precautions

 As soon as excavation reaches a depth where men working in it can buried or trapped if
the sides collapsed, suitable shoring will be installed or the sides sloped back to a safe
angle.
 Shoring may be of timber or any other suitable material such as steel sheet piling, in
accordance with standard industrial practice and with approval of Employer‟s site
engineer.
 Pipeline trenches in firm grounds need not be shored The determination of the angle of
slope or the choice and design of the shoring system will be based on careful evaluation
of pertinent factors such as:
 Depth of cut.
 Possible variations in water content of the material while the excavation is open.
 Anticipated change in material from exposures to air, sun or water.
 Loading imposed by structures, equipment, overlying material or stored material.
 Vibrations from equipment, blasting, traffic.
 Every part of any excavation where people are employed is inspected by a competent
person before the start of work or at least once on every day during which persons are
employed there.
 No person is employed in any excavation unless a thorough examination has been
carried out by a competent person.
 Where vehicles or equipment dump materials into an excavation, stop blocks or other
suitable means are provided and used to prevent such vehicles or equipment overrunning
the edge.
 Men are not permitted to work in any place where they could be struck by any part of a
mechanical excavator.
 A work permit must be obtained from the appropriate operations before excavation work
in any place where that the local government requires.
 All excavations are back filled and consolidated, and the surface left in good condition as
soon as is practicable.
 Where employees, equipment, or Non-Company People are required or permitted to
cross over an excavation, close-planked bridges or walkways with standard guard rails
are provided.
Page 92 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Before Work Starts

 In order that excavation work may be undertaken with minimum risk to men, plant, and
equipment, and to enable the work to proceed without interruption, the following factors
are considered well before the job starts:
 Size and purpose of the excavation.
 Nature of the ground including the proximity of any made-up ground.
 Proximity of adjacent structures.
 Position of underground obstructions such as pipes and cables.
 Weather and moisture conditions.
 Sources of vibrations.
 Adjacent roads and footpaths.
 Methods of excavation.
 Consideration of the above factors indicate the Safety measures that are to be
implemented and whether the sides of the excavation can be sloped back to a safe angle
or whether shoring / de-watering would be required.
 Adequate and suitable shoring material will be on site and immediately available for use
whenever deep Excavation works is to be carried out. Non-deep excavation work may
also require shoring.
 Failure to take this precaution is the root cause of the majority of excavation fatalities.
Underground Obstructions

Whenever the presence of underground pipes, cables, vessels, or structures is known or

suspected, mechanical excavators are not be used until all such obstructions have been exposed
by hand digging. Mechanical excavators are not used within 3 m of any such obstruction.
Pneumatic breakers will only be used where necessary to break concrete or other hard surfaces.
A pipe locator is used near existing pipeline and Employer‟s installations.

Access and Egress

 Safe means of getting into and out of an excavation are provided at intervals not
exceeding 7.5 m. Ladders are placed at an angle 75° extend at least 1 m. above the
stepping off point.
 Ladders higher than 1.5 m are not allowed to be used on-site under any circumstances.
Proper access ramps/stair cases shall be used to access excavations.
 In a continual pipeline trench access for workers required to enter trench is provided.

Hazardous Atmospheres and Materials

Page 93 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Where there is reason to suspect the presence of a hazardous atmosphere in an

excavation, tests are carried out by a qualified person, and, where necessary, artificial
ventilation used or other appropriate precautions taken before men enter.
 Where an internal combustion engine is used in an excavation, special precautions are
taken to ensure that exhaust gases are discharged so as not to be a hazard to men working
in the excavation.
 If the excavation is deeper than 1.2 meters (4feet) it will be considered as a confined
space non-required permit.

Edge Protection and Markers

Where there is likelihood of persons, vehicles, or equipment falling into an excavation, suitable
barriers are erected. If men or vehicles are in the vicinity after dark, warning lights are used to
mark the limits of the work.

Roads, Streets, and Sidewalks

Excavation work in roads, streets, and sidewalks are not undertaken without the prior approval
of the relevant local authorities.

Page 94 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 32
Traffic Management & Transportation
Introduction

 This section outlines the procedures and responsibilities for preventing motor vehicle
accidents in the project. In addition, it sets the standards for driver performance,
responsibility, and vehicle maintenance expected of RME and subcontractors' drivers.

 All drivers are expected to drive in a defensive manner and maintain control of their vehicles
at all times.
Personnel Transportation

 Passengers shall travel only in vehicles that are provided with passenger seats. This
requirement shall apply for travel to and from any work Site, and at the work Site itself.
Seat belts shall be installed for all seats and used in all vehicles carrying personnel.

 All authorized drivers should ensure that their vehicle is in a sound and safe condition in
every respect. Specific checks should be made of the following:
1- Brakes and steering
2- Lights.
3- Tire condition and inflation pressure.
4- Rear view mirror and horn.
5- Back up alarm.
6- Fire Extinguisher.
7- Glass Wipers.

 The number of passengers carried in vehicles must be strictly limited to the authorized
seating accommodation provided. Under no circumstances are two passengers allowed to
travel in the front of a vehicle, where only two bucket type seats are fitted, or
where the engine accommodation projects into the driver's cabin, RME shall ensure that
passengers shall travel only in vehicles that are provided with passenger seats. This
requirement shall apply for travel to and from any work site, and at the work site itself.

 RME is responsible for the safety of employees and protection of the public from
potential construction hazards, during the day, at night and in all weather conditions.
Consequently, the marking of construction sites and the safe and efficient diversion and
control of traffic must be properly planned and executed.

Page 95 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Equipment Transport

 The towing of small equipment, such as compressors, welding machines, etc., is

allowed, but only after the equipment is properly and safely connected to the tow
vehicle (i.e. all safety pins, safety chains, shackles and brake/indicator lights are in
place). The towing speed of the vehicle shall not exceed (10) kilometers per hour at
any time within project sites. For highway travel, such equipment shall not be towed, but
shall be carried in a flatbed truck, etc.
 Construction debris are to be transported to the nearest dumping area agreed with to be
awarded RME /Sub-contractor for construction debris transfer.
 When transporting the construction debris, the load shall be water sprayed and covered
tightly.
 Heavy equipment to the project is checked periodically by a competent person.

Driver Requirements

RME must employ only qualified personnel as drivers of motor vehicles. It is the responsibility
of the driver's supervisor or foreman to verify the driver's credentials prior to his
employment. Each person driving a motor vehicle must possess and have on their persons a
valid Government driver's license and to be appropriate for the type of vehicle.

Drivers’ Responsibilities

 It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that his vehicle is safe to operate
(Daily Visual Inspection).
 It is the responsibility of each driver to take his vehicle to the proper facility for servicing
and repairs when they are required or scheduled.
 The driver of the vehicle is fully responsible and accountable for the mechanical and
physical condition of the vehicle and must report any damage, beyond normal wear and
tear, immediately.
 Prior to refueling petrol engine motor vehicles, the driver and all Passengers must alight
from the vehicle, brakes applied and the engine stopped.
 The driver is responsible for transporting materials properly and ensuring that a load
does not exceed the manufacturer's design load capacity. All loads must be properly
secured and tied down. Materials should not extend over the sides of the truck. Loads
extending beyond the front or rear shall be marked with a red flag. In addition, such
loads must be equipped with visible brake and taillights at their rear end points.
 Tires which have breaks in the casing, or with exposed fabric, shall not be used.
 The driver and all passengers of RME vehicle shall wear seat belts at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
 Drivers have full authority to refuse to transport any passenger who refuses to use
seat belts.
Page 96 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Conversely, passengers may refuse to ride with a driver who refuses to wear his seat belt.
 Passengers shall not be transported in the rear of pickups or on truck beds.
 Drivers should not transport more passengers than the number of seat belts provided in the
vehicle.
 All drivers shall be familiar with what is considered unsafe driving practices and avoid
them at all times, The driver must not exceed the posted speed limit and should reduce
his vehicles 's speed under hazardous weather or road conditions.
 The exhaust gases from a motor vehicle are dangerous and therefore the Engine of motor
vehicles should not be left running in an enclosed space.

Motor Vehicle Regulations

Each driver shall become familiar with, and abide by, the Government Traffic Regulations. To
drive safely, speed must be reduced below the allowable speed limit at night, or during fog, rain
or sand storm. All vehicles shall be parked correctly and/or in designated parking areas and
shall not obstruct other vehicles, roadways, access ways or fire hydrants.

The following traffic rules should be followed:

 Seat belts are mandatory for all vehicle occupants

 Vehicles driving in reverse mode must give an acoustical signal. Alternative - also in
noisy environment - a flag man should be in charge.
 Two reflective warning triangles should be in each vehicle.
 Windows and windshield must be clean and free of cracks or damage.
 The glass must be in good condition.
 The windows must open and close properly.
 All lights (high and low beam headlights, tail lights, dash lights, stop lights, turn signal
lights, and the rear license plate light) must be in working order.
 When fog lights (front & rear) and clearance lights have been provided, they must be also
being in good working order.
 All brakes (foot and hand brakes) must be in good working order. Check the foot and
hand brake mechanism for correct operation.
 The automatic transmission must be in good operating condition and should shift into the
parking position correctly.
 Springs and shock absorbers must be in good condition with no alignment or control
problems.
 Tires should have no breaks in the tire casing or exposed fabric and must be inflated to
correct air pressure as specified by the Transportation Department.
 Check the wheels for rim damage. Make sure the wheels are not buckled or out of
alignment and wheel, lug nuts are in place and secure on the rim.
 If the vehicle is fitted with a trailer, the coupling must be intact and working correctly.
 The trailer should have safety coupling chains, rear brake lights, turn signals, taillights
and rear license plate lights.

Page 97 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Make sure that the inside and outside rear view mirrors are clean, adjusted, secured and
undamaged.
 Check that the windshield wiper blades are in good condition, and operate properly.
 Inspect the rear window wiper, if fitted. The windshield washer should work properly
and there should be water in the washer container.
 The speedometer should be in good working order.
 Test the exhaust system by starting up the engine of the vehicle, listening for sounds and
spotting any leaks associated with it.
 A properly inflated spare tire with a jack and tire wrench must be provided. The tire
wrench should be the correct size to fit the wheel nuts of the vehicle.
 Check the following fluids for leaks and proper levels, especially in hot weather
(Radiator coolant, Oil, Brake fluid, Transmission oil (checked when engine running) &
Distilled water for the battery).
 The vehicle's horn must be operational.
 Each driver must conduct a vehicle inspection whenever taking charge of a vehicle and
periodically thereafter to ensure that all systems are operating properly and there is no
damage.
 Passengers will be carried only in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. All vehicle
occupants must wear seat belts. Drivers shall insist that all passengers wear seat belts
before starting the vehicle. Drivers can receive a moving violation for not adhering to this
regulation.

Defensive Driving

In regards to defensive driving, RME shall ensure that:

 All vehicles shall keep proper following distance from the car ahead so that drivers will
have the more time to see a hazard down the road and the ability to avoid it.
 All vehicles shall increase the following distance in some cases, e.g. when follow a
motorcycle, carry a heavy load, drive in adverse weather conditions or slippery roads.
 Drivers shall be scanning the road constantly, both ahead and (in a rear-view mirror)
behind. As safe driving is observing and responding to the unexpected things that other
drivers do.
 All vehicles shall load safely and secure the load properly when leaving the site.
To reduce risks due to site traffic, it is required that the use of vehicles and trucks is properly
managed. It is recommended to:
 Limit as much as possible the number of vehicles on site.
 Provide car parking for workers and visitors away from the work area and strictly
control parking within the work area.
 Use gates or barriers to control entry into the work area and display the procedure for
obtaining entry.
 Plan the location of stores and goods receiving area carefully to reduce any need for
delivery vehicles to travel through site.
The following Speed limits shall be respected:
Page 98 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Main access road to site: 30 km/h.

 Within the project area: 20 km/h.
 Within the working areas: 10 km/h.

Speed limit signs will be placed at regular intervals within the Project site.
It shall be prohibited to use mobile phone while driving and to drive while impaired through
drugs and alcohol.
Site layout must be defined considering avoiding the need for vehicles to reverse. Where
vehicles have to reverse it is necessary to ensure:
 The driver has sufficient direct vision behind the vehicle to reverse safely.
 The vehicle is fitted with appropriate reversing alarms, vision aids such as mirrors
CCTV and or trained signaler is used to control the maneuver.
 Maneuvering of vehicles assisted by ancillary personnel.
 Drivers provided with communication means.

Site layout must be defined:

 Providing separate entry and exit gateway for vehicle and pedestrian.
 Where walkways need to cross vehicle routes provide a clearly signed well-lit crossing
point.
 At site exits where vehicles may have to cross the public footway ensure that vehicles
leaving the site can see both ways along the footway before they need to cross it by.
 Make sure that walkways are wide enough.
 Walkaways must be kept clear of obstructions.
 Provide physical barrier separating walkways from roadways: near loading bay, lorry
unloading areas, turning areas, high traffic routes, entrances and exits, marrow roadways
or walkways, areas with restricted vision.
 Pedestrians should wear high visibility clothes.

Page 99 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 33
Environment
General
Before starting any activity in the site the site Manager/Engineer will identify the aspects
related to this activity and its impacts, and evaluate it according to the procedure in
coordination with the Safety Manager/Supervisor and take the necessary action to protect the
environment against it.

The significant impacts will be subject to a program to mitigate its value according to
procedure.

All activities which have significant impacts will be monitored and inspected regularly for any
violation, a non-conformity report will be issued for correction according to procedure.

The Environmental Register form will be completed to comply with the ISO 14001
Requirement.

A regular training will be planned, implemented and documented to refresh the employee
knowledge about the environment according to procedure.

Dust and Fumes control programs

 Every effort shall be made to maintain moisture in loose dusty material so as to minimize
generation of the dust. In particular, soil or such material will be dampened with water
during stockpiling or transport in line with the Project Environmental Plan.
 Green net shall be used to minimize generation of the dust.
 The speed of vehicles on the project shall not exceed 10 km/h. Sign posts displaying the
speed limit will be erected on the project.
 Unpaved roads for vehicles shall be sprayed regularly with water to minimize dust
generation.
 It will be RME responsibility to control general dust levels inside and around their site
and to ensure a regime is in place to reduce airborne dust levels to a minimum.
 RME is required to continually improve dust control program according to project
progress and Client requirements.
Bonding and Grounding Procedures
Bonding and grounding of static electricity producing equipment shall be required whenever
transferring flammable/combustible liquids or when working in areas where

Page 100 of 115

 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

flammable/combustible materials are stored. Proper use of these procedures will prevent the
occurrence of static electricity sparks generated by transfer equipment and operations.
Ambient Consideration
Air Pollution
 Air pollutants in this context are gaseous, solid, and liquid or steam pollutants
emitted by various establishments within given periods and likely to impact
adversely on public health, animals, plants, materials, or properties, or to interfere
with person's exercise of his daily life. Accordingly, if the emission of these
pollutants results in the presence of concentrations thereof in excess of the
maximum permissible limits for outdoor air, they shall be considered air pollutants.

Ground Contamination

Site Equipment Fuel

 Road tankers, which refuel vehicles, mobile and static plant on site shall be subject
to inspection and approval by the HSE manager. The objective of inspection will
be:
a. Verify the equipment of the road tanker.
b. Verify the integrity of the road tanker‟s fuel pumping and transfer system.
c. Verify the road tanker‟s earth bonding system.
 Where fuel of mobile of static equipment takes place on site, the following criteria
shall be communicated to those involved and enforced:
a. The location selected for fuel shall be safe by position.
b. Fuel activities shall not take place on site traffic access routes.
c. Fuel shall not take place within 30m of any hot work area.
d. The fuel tanker and receiving vehicle shall not be parked on any vegetation.
e. Engines shall be switched off before fuel.
f. Earth bonding shall take place at every fuel transfer.
g. No smoking shall be permitted during fuel activities.
h. Foam fire extinguishers shall be available at the fuel point.

Noise and Vibration Pollution

NOISE LEVELS due to construction are not continuous, but vary from low levels during
periods of little activity to fairly high levels during times of peak activity. Off-site construction
related noise impacts are not expected to be significant.

Page 101 of 115

 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Noise and Vibration Mitigation Measures

Noise control measures will be implemented to keep project noise to a minimum. These
measures are as follows:
 All equipment in the project will comply with the relevant noise limits.
 Use will be made of low noise level equipment when practical.
 All internal combustion drive equipment will be kept in proper working order and
all exhaust equipment will be present and in good repair.
 A noise level meter shall be used to identify the areas that need noise mitigation. In
this area the pictorial hearing protection signs shall be posted and personnel
working in these areas will be provided with hearing protection tools.

 In case the noise limit in some areas exceed the law limit while using the protection
tools, the time exposure will be implemented according to law 4-1994.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

RME will quantify direct emissions from the facilities owned or controlled within the physical
project boundary and indirect emissions associated with the off-site production of power used
by the project. Quantification and monitoring of GHG emissions will be conducted annually in
accordance with nationally and internationally recognized methodologies. In addition, RME
will evaluate technically and financially feasible and cost-effective options to reduce or offset
project-related emissions during the design and operation of the project. These options may
include, but are not limited to energy efficiency improvement, the use of renewable energy
sources, alterations of project design, emissions offsets, and the adoption of other mitigation
measures such as the reduction of fugitive emissions and the reduction of gas flaring.

Emergency preparedness and Response

RME has to establish and maintain documented plan (Emergency Preparedness & Response
Plan) in order to:
 Identify resources and actions used to face accidents and emergency situations
in sites and tower building including.
 Prevent and mitigate the environmental impacts that may be associated with the
accidents and the emergency situations.
 Review and revise the procedures and actions taken in case of emergency after
its occurrence.

Page 102 of 115

 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Toilet Facilities
 Toilet facilities are provided as approved in the area use plan. Sewage connections
to septic tanks will be done if there is no connection to the direct sewage by the
government.
 The septic tank will be protected by a cover to avoid pollution and insects in the
surrounded area.
 The septic tank will be drained regularly by the authorized subcontractor.
 The number of toilet in the site will be as required by OSHA.

Evaluation of Suppliers
 In tendering phase the suppliers/subcontractors should submit their environmental
policy/ procedures.
 Project‟s suppliers/subcontractors selection criteria will be (technical quality,
delivery, price and compliance to the environmental law).

Housekeeping
 Housekeeping is a very important in the site; a good housekeeping will prevent
many accidents and keep the environment healthy.
 The Site Manager/ Safety Manager will keep the site in a good housekeeping by :
- Regularly remove the debris and waste from the working area and walkways.
- Establish waste location for each waste type.
- Provide a healthy drinking water in a workers location.
- Provide a safety and environmental signs in appropriate locations in the site.
- Keep the storage area in an orderly manner and Post a load limit in storage
racks.
- Keep the roadways in a good repair and sprayed with water to mitigate the dust.

Welfare Facilities
Eating and Drinking Areas
The site will provide a suitable area for eating in the break hours for employees and it will be
equipped with fresh water for drinking. This area will be far from the toilet room or any area
exposed to toxic material.
Lighting
Construction areas, ramps, runways, corridors, offices, shops, and storage areas shall be lighted
to not less than the minimum illumination intensities as per OSHA requirement.
Washing facility
 RME shall provide adequate washing facilities for employees involved in the
application of paints, coating, or in other operations where contaminants may be

Page 103 of 115

 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

harmful to the employees. Such facilities shall be in near proximity to the worksite
and shall be so equipped as to enable employees to remove such substances.
 Washing facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.
 Shall be made available in places of employment. Each lavatory shall be provided
with hand soap or similar.

Environmental Monitoring

Preventive:
 By evaluating the existing site condition being free of any type of pollution that can
affect the welfare of human health.
 By controlling all construction activities. Reviewing MSDS sheets when applicable.
 Have the preventive attitude towards pollution-free site.
 By monthly touching on different environmental issues during toolbox meetings.

Corrective:
 Safety manager‟s responsibility to address all the environmental violations.
 Correct each violation on a case-by-case basis.
 Anticipate the potential of contamination related to different activities.
 Prevent repetitive occurrences.

Page 104 of 115

 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 34
Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan
The Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan will be created by the Emergency Planning
Committee of RME for the site.

The plan is based upon recognized risk management principles, and provides the occupants of
this site with specific guidance during times of emergency, also to be as a reference for
employees and subcontractors.

This plan will be reviewed every 3 months by the Emergency Planning Committee to ensure its
effectiveness, and also to ensure that the employees are informed their roles during emergency
situations.

This plan is intended to provide guidance on immediate actions and important considerations to
minimize hazards to human health and the environment from recognized emergency situations
occurring at the site until time that the appropriate Emergency Services arrive.

The emergency management processes include actions to:

 Prevent or minimize the occurrence of an event.

 Prepare for an event – i.e. facility information, resources, identification of potential
scenarios, written plan to respond to an emergency.
 Respond to an event.
 Recover from an event – i.e. return to normal operations and reporting.
 Debrief and lesson learned from an event.

To confirm that the Emergency Management Plan continues to meet current conditions and that
involved persons will respond properly, the plan must be tested on a regular basis (must be
conducted quarterly). Evacuation drills will be arranged by the Project HSE Manager. An
Observer should be appointed for all emergency evacuation drills, in order to observe the actions
of the emergency response team members and to record details of the evacuation drill.

Page 105 of 115

 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 35
Formwork and concreting
Formwork
 Formwork is a mold including all supporting structures, used to shape and support the
concrete until it attains sufficient strength to carry its own weight. It should be capable of
carrying all imposed dead and live loads apart from its own weight.
 The following measures will be taken to protect the employees from related risks:
 The wood used shall be clean and free of nails when stored, protected from sunlight
and rain and piled in a way that allows for ventilation.
 Vibrations from motors must not be transferred to the formwork.
 Work shall not be done on formwork subjected to winds stronger than 50 km/h or in
the proximity of high voltage electrical lines or in the same vertical line as other
unprotected operators.
 Flammable substances must not be stockpiled near wood formwork, and at least one
handheld fire extinguisher must be available at the work site.
Concreting
The following measures will be taken to protect the employees from related risks:

 The safety, verticality and leveling of the formwork will be checked before pouring
the concrete.
 Concrete will not be poured at one single point in order to not break the formwork
 When the concrete is poured directly on the footing's formwork, given that the
concrete mixer must approach the edge of the ditch, safety stops will be installed,
checking the ground's resistance to the weight of the mixer. These stops will be
positioned before the concrete is poured
 When the dump truck is used to transport and pour concrete, it must never be poured
directly into the ditch, but at the edge thereof, ensuring that the dump truck rests on
the ground. Safety stops must be positioned next to the ditches for the front wheels.
 Knocking the formwork will be avoided during the concreting work. The wheels of
the concrete mixer will be at least 2 meters from the edge of the excavation
 Workers will not be located behind vehicles in reverse that, furthermore, must be
directed from outside of the vehicle. Neither must they be located where the concrete
is to be poured until the concrete mixer is in the pouring position.
 Once the concreting has been completed, the spout will be collected and attached to
the concrete mixer in order to prevent uncontrolled movements thereof.
 The team responsible for handling the concrete pump will be trained in this type of
work.
 The final pouring hose will be managed by a minimum of two operators, in order to
prevent falls stemming from uncontrolled movements thereof.
 Before starting the concrete pumping, the duct will be prepared by sending dosing
Page 106 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

mortar in order to prevent it from becoming plugged or blocked.

 Frequent breaks will be taken when using the vibrating needle if the work is
continuous and prolonged.
 The mouths of the ditches or pits with dangerous slopes will be protected by using
handrails of sufficient resistance.
 If the work requires lighting, it will be provided via grounded, insulated turrets that
must be equipped with weatherproof projectors that are powered via a general site
electric panel.
 Electrical connections will be made via watertight and weatherproof mechanisms.
 Work zones will be safely and easily accessed and must be kept clean and orderly at
all times, taking the necessary measures to that walking around them is not
dangerous.

Refer to 29 CFR 1926 Subpart Q - Concrete and Masonry Construction.

Page 107 of 115

 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 36
Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal
General requirements for storage

 All materials stored in tiers shall be stacked, racked, blocked, interlocked, or otherwise
secured to prevent sliding, falling or collapse.
 The weight of stored materials on floors within buildings and structures shall not exceed
maximum safe load limits.
 All passageways shall be kept clear to provide for the free and safe movement of material
handling equipment or employees. Such areas shall be kept in good repair.
 When a difference in road or working levels exist, means such as ramps, blocking, or
grading shall be used to ensure the safe movement of vehicles between the two levels.
Material storage

 Material stored inside buildings under construction shall not be placed within 6 feet of
any hoist way or inside floor openings, nor within 10 feet of an exterior wall which does
not extend above the top of the material stored.
 No compatible materials shall be segregated in storage.
 Bagged materials shall be stacked by stepping back the layers and cross-keying the bags
at least every 10 bags high.
 Materials shall not be stored on scaffolds or runways in excess of supplies needed for
immediate operations.
 Brick stacks shall not be more than 7 feet in height. When a loose brick stack reaches a
height of 4 feet, it shall be tapered back 2 inches in every foot of height above the 4-foot
level.
 When masonry blocks are stacked higher than 6 feet, the stack shall be tapered back one-
half block per tier above the 6-foot level.
 Used lumber shall have all nails withdrawn before stacking.
 Lumber shall be stacked on level and solidly supported sills.
 Lumber shall be so stacked as to be stable and self-supporting.
 Lumber piles shall not exceed 20 feet in height provided that lumber to be handled
manually shall not be stacked more than 16 feet high.

Page 108 of 115

 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

 Storage areas shall be kept free from accumulation of materials that constitute hazards
from tripping, fire, explosion, or pest harborage. Vegetation control will be exercised
when necessary.
Rigging equipment for material handling

 Rigging equipment for material handling shall be inspected prior to use on each shift and
as necessary during its use to ensure that it is safe. Defective rigging equipment shall be
removed from service.
 RME must ensure that rigging equipment:
 Has permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the
manufacturer that indicate the recommended safe working load.
 Not be loaded in excess of its recommended safe working load as prescribed on
the identification markings by the manufacturer.
 Not be used without affixed, legible identification markings.
 Rigging equipment, when not in use, shall be removed from the immediate work area so
as not to present a hazard to employees.

Disposal of waste materials

Refer to 29 CFR 1926 Subpart H - Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal.

Page 109 of 115

 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 37
Stop Work Procedures
This procedure will be used during all phases of operations conducted at the Project. This
procedure covers the stoppage of work if any red lines are crossed indicating immediate or
imminent danger to the Health and Safety of employees or the public or the Environment.

The purpose of this Procedure is to offer guidance to RME Project Management Team members
who will be monitoring the day-to-day work activities of projects by describing the process for
identifying red lines in order to originate and process Stop Work Notices.

Any observer of any Red Line action shall notify the Project Manager or Project HSE Manager
immediately and ensure the substandard act/condition is corrected. If it is perceived by RME
Representative that the Red Line act/condition represents imminent danger to personnel or the
environment, work shall be stopped immediately.

RME Project Manager and Project HSE Manager will have the authority to stop work when red
lines are crossed.

Red Line Actions or Conditions:

There are seven Red Line actions that trigger work stoppage as follows:
 Fatality.
 Lost Time Accident.
 Third party audit yielding unacceptable results.
 Corporate audit yielding unacceptable results.
 Project internal self-audit yielding unacceptable results.
 Project HSE Manager observes serious unsafe actions, unsafe conditions or unsafe
procedures.
 Significant or important HSE information must be communicated to the workforce
immediately.
A Stop Work Report will be completed. Work of the entire project or affected section of the
project shall cease until the Red Line acts/conditions are resolved. If a permit To work is in
effect, the Issuing Authority and Performing Authority shall also be notified. The Permit To
Page 110 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Work will be cancelled by this Stop Work Procedure and not re-issued until the Stop Work
Notice has been closed out.

Concerned RME representatives will decide the necessary corrective actions based on the
requirements of the Stop Work Form. RME representative shall direct workers with the
proper actions to prevent any recurrence of the non-compliance, whether it is a Red Line
condition and/or activity.

Stop Work Notice corrective actions will be recorded and tracked via the Stop Work Action
Tracking Register (ATR).

RME site construction representative shall verify that the agreed corrective action(s) are
taken. Actions completed shall be recorded on the original Stop Work Form as and when
completed to ensure the forms are fully completed and closed out. They shall also be closed
out on the applicable ATR once the signed off notice is received by the HSE Department.

Upon completion, the site construction representative will notify RME representative that
originated the notice (or person designated by the originator) that corrective actions are
completed. Work may recommence only after signed completion of the Stop Work Form by
RME representative who originated the work stoppage (or person designated by the
originator). The Stop Work Form must be signed by the project HSE manager and the project
manager.

Page 111 of 115

 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 38
HSE Non conformity, unsafe acts and conditions
HSE Non-conformity observed

 HSE non-conformity refers to any deviation to the HSE Procedures, Site Instructions,
HSE policy, legal requirements or any applicable Standards.
 When an HSE non-conformance is reported and recorded, the person in charge of the
non-conforming works or activity is required to initiate immediate corrective actions to
mitigate the impact and consequences of any potential incident .
 An HSE non-conformance Corrective and Preventive Action Request (CAPAR) will be
issued to the relevant person in charge of the non-conforming works or activity and shall
detail the non-conformance and re-medial action required .
 Thereafter a management representative and HSE Team of RME will be notified of the
issuance of the CAPAR to provide the resources to ensure rectification is complete within
the agreed time frame.
 All proposed corrective and preventive actions shall be reviewed through the risk
assessment process prior to implementation. Any corrective or preventive action taken to
eliminate the causes of actual and potential non-conformity shall be appropriate to the
magnitude of problems and commensurate with the HSE risks encountered.

Monitoring Of Corrective Action Status

 The site HSE Manager and HSE Team shall monitor the status of implementation of the
approved corrective actions, the responsibility of closing the CAPAR will remain with
the person raising it.
Preventive Action
 The preventive action to be taken shall be based on past experience, result of audits,
feedback from interested parties, or any other sources of useful information.
 The site HSE Manager and HSE Team shall review and approve proposed preventive
action for implementation to arrest potential areas of non-conformity.

Record Keeping
 All records on preventive and corrective actions shall be filed and maintained for audit
purposes.

Page 112 of 115

 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Section 39
Visitor Management
In general, visiting sites, except for project-specific reasons, shall be discouraged by all parties.
Visits are potentially disruptive to normal operations, and even when carefully managed,
construction works represent a higher level of risk than most other workplaces.
However, when bona fide visitors are required to visit sites, subject to the safety and security
controls in place, visitors shall be required as a minimum to:
 Attend a site visitors briefing (a shortened form of the workers induction).
 Be provided by the hosting Contractor with appropriate PPE (indicating clearly the visitor
status of the wearer), and advised in its necessary and correct use.
 Be accompanied at all times by a competent person, who is formally allocated
responsibility for the visitor during normal working and in the event of an emergency.
Site visits are normally by prior application only. Make sure that visitors are never left on site
unsupervised by a visitor escort. In the case of group visits, the maximum group size per visitor
escort is 10. Individual groups of visitors must be kept together.

All visitors granted entry to the construction site shall be briefed on their conduct while on site,
before entering the site. The briefing may be done in groups. (Annex 1). As a minimum
requirement, the briefing will cover the following:

 What to do in an emergency.
 What to do in the event of fire.
 What to do in the event of an accident.
 Escape route plan.
In addition, personal protective equipment shall be made available on loan to each site visitor,
free of charge. This equipment shall include the following items:

 EN ISO 20345 compliant S3 safety footwear for construction work.

 EN 471 compliant high visibility vest.
 EN 397 / EN 14052 compliant safety helmet with "Visitor" in large letters.
It is recommended that a separate color be assigned to visitor safety helmets.

Each site visitor shall be numbered consecutively and recorded in a visitor list. The visitor lists
shall be kept in chronological order from the start of site operations until the building is handed
Page 113 of 115
 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

over to the client, retained and then attached to the HSE documentation on completion of site
operations.

The following details are recorded in the visitor list:

 Consecutive visitor number.

 Date.
 Name of visitor.
 Company
 Time of arrival on construction site.
 Time of departure.
 Signature of visitor.
 Name of visitor escort.
 Signature of visitor escort.
After the briefing has been done and personal protective equipment has been issued, each site
visitor is given a site visitor ID card which must be worn visibly at all times while on the
construction site. The ID card is surrendered again on leaving the construction site.

The visitor ID card contains the following information:

 The word "Visitor" in large bold letters, legible from a distance.

 Consecutive visitor number.
 Name of visitor.
 Company.
 Date of visit.
 Time the ID card was issued.
 Name of visitor escort.

Page 114 of 115

 Health, Safety and Environment Plan
Effective Date: April 26th 2017 Rev. No. : 2017A Doc. No. : P-SF-02

Annex 1: site briefing for visitors

Information Sheet for Building Site Visits and Tours

Dear Visitor

RME is delighted to welcome you to the site and hopes you will find your visit interesting.

Your visit will involve walking around a working building site which is normally only
accessible to trained personnel. For your own safety, please be aware of the following when
visiting the site:

 Entry to the site is only permitted if wearing protective equipment, Please use the safety
helmets, safety footwear and high visibility vests provided.
 You must obey the instructions of the guide who is there for your safety.
 Do not leave your guide's group without permission and do not under any circumstances
enter work areas to which you do not have access.
 Please keep away from construction machinery and do not walk under suspended loads,
specifically under crane systems in this case, the safe distance is at least 5 meters).
 Visitors are expressly reminded that they enter the building site at their own risk. In the
event of accident or injury, RME will not be held liable.
 We regret that, for safety reasons, children under the age of 14 are not permitted on the
tour.
The site is not a barrier-free environment and is not therefore suitable for wheelchair users or
people with mobility aids or other orthopedic devices.

Photography or the recording of sound or video clips is not permitted during the guided tour. For
permits to use photographic material, please contact the Site Management.

I have read and agree to comply with the above.

------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------

(Name) (Signature & Date)

Page 115 of 115