SAFE WORK PROCEDURE

Company Smart Civils & PT Systems

Task Reinforcing, formwork and doweling of existing concrete
APPROVAL
Contractor Manager (Exxaro) Responsible AME
Name and Surname: Name and Surname:

Signature: Date Approved: Signature: Date Approved:

Contractor Supervisor Exxaro Safety Officer

Name and Surname: Linda Jele Name and Surname:

Signature: Date Approved: Signature: Date Approved:

Contractor Safety Officer Exxaro Environmental Specialist

Name and Surname: Prudence Sekoadi Name and Surname:

Signature: Date Approved: Signature: Date Approved:

Task Sequence Hazard Risk Controls Y/

N
 All tools shall be on a
register and have a
serial number.
 Damaged or
homemade tools will
be discarded off.
 Ensure that all
Failure to provide appropriate
Assembly and Erection equipment
Grinder not inspected deviations on tools
and equipment are
recorded on the tool
register.
 Defective tools will be
removed from site,
isolated and will be

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Untrained operator
Incompetent persons
Assembling of shutter boards and tables Failure to provide appropriate
equipment
Operator not trained for the
task
Shutter boards and
panels on site
dismantled
Equipment not inspected
locked away.
 Continuous toolbox
talks about tools to be
discussed with
employees.
 Only trained,
competent individual
to operate grinder.
 SWP on power tools
to be communicated
to all staff.
 Ensure firm grip and
footing when
operating grinder.
 Ensure disc is
stationed before
placing down.
 Do not leave the
grinder unattended.
 Do not remove guard.
 Correct PPE used for
activity.
 Only shutter hands
required to erect,
 move or dismantle
formwork and
 support work
structures.
 Correct PPE worn-
overalls, helmet,
 safety boots, gloves,
glasses.
 Correct lifting
methods practiced.
 All tools shall be on a
register and have a
serial number.
 Damaged or
homemade tools will
be discarded off.
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  Ensure that all
deviations on tools
and equipment are
recorded on the tool
register.
 Defective tools will be
removed from site,
isolated and will be
locked away.
 Continuous toolbox
talks about tools to be
discussed with
employees.
 All tools that are
damaged are to be
tagged and removed
Substandard/damaged hand from the site.
Hand Tool
tools(scrap)  All damaged tools to
be reported to
supervisor.

 The proper manual

lifting procedure must
be adhered to by
lifting with legs and
Shutter boards and
Rebar Incorrect Manual handling of not the back.
panels on site
rebar  Long rebar must be
dismantled
properly carried by
two employees below
shoulder height..

Position and secure steel Improper body position Incorrect lifting/manual  Proper manual lifting
handling heavy lifting procedure must be
adhered to by lifting
with legs and not the
back.
 Long rebar must be
properly carried by
two employees below
shoulder height.

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Rebar and mesh is
measured and cut to
size with a bolt cutter at
laydown area
Employees coming in contact
with Sharp Edges of rebar and
binding wire.
Stepping through uncovered
openings in Rebar cage
Trip and fall over or
Stepping into apertures
 Rebar caps must be
used to cover all
ends.
 PPE to be worn
Leather gloves,
Overall, Safety boots,
Hard hat, and Safety
glasses.
 Only authorized steel
fixers to fix rebar.
 Trained, competent
and authorized
employee to fix rebar.
 Designated laydown
area for rebar to be
on site.
 Rebar to be stacked
and stored correctly
 Place Shutter board
or scaffolding board
on rebar to ensure no
stepping threw open
areas.
 Safety Boots to worn
at all times.
 Employees to be
vigilant when walking
on or next to rebar
 Ensure tools (Drive
unit, vibrator, rakes,
and spades) are
placed in safe
positions not to
obstruct walkways or
create tripping
hazards to
employees on rebar.
 Employees to be
vigilant when walking
on or next to rebar.
 All aperture to be
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Cutting rebar with a grinder
Operating a grinder
Unauthorised use of grinder for
Grinder
cutting Rebar
Grinder Improper storage of grinder or
discs causing damage to discs
and subsequent disc failure
during use.
clear identified / mark
to improve visibility of
location.
 Only trained,
authorized and
competent people to
use tools
 Users of tools &
equipment must be
inspected by Exxaro
2.9.2 and approved
by the AME.
 Only trained,
competent and
authorized people to
use tools.
 Tool registers to be
signed when taking
tools from stores.
 Supervisor to
enforce.
 OS.2.10 Portable
Tools standard must
be always adhered
to.
 When on site, store
discs in a safe
manner in the toolbox
to prevent being
stepped on or
damaged in anyway.
 Only trained,
competent and
authorized people to
use the grinder.
 Tool registers to be
signed when taking
tools from stores.
 Supervisor to enforce
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Incorrect use of grinder for
cutting Rebar
Use of defective grinder for
cutting Rebar
 Authorised user must
ensure that grinding
or cutting discs RPM
is compatible with the
grinder in use.
 Grinding or cutting
discs that have
expired must be
broken and
discarded.
 Any grinding or
cutting disc that have
been affected by
water or any chemical
causing rust or
affects the quality of
the disc must be
broken and
discarded.
 Only trained and
competent people to
use tools
 Tool registers to be
signed when taking
tools from stores
 Only Authorized
people must use tools
 Supervisor to enforce
 Full overalls, double
eye protection (safety
glasses and face
shield), welding
apron, long sleeve
leather gloves, safety
shoes and spats.
 Disc to be stored
correctly in a dry
environment.
 Grinder must be
inspected by Exxaro
2.9.2 and approved
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Cutting rebar with a grinder
Grinding disc still spinning
Grinder
when placed down
Improper storage of grinder or
discs causing damage to discs
and subsequent disc failure
during use.
by Exxaro AME or his
delegate before being
used on site.
 Authorized user to
inspect angle grinder
and record all
deviations Defective /
sub-standard angle
grinder may not be
used.
 Only trained,
authorized and
competent people to
use tools.
 Tool registers to be
signed when taking
tools from stores.
 Supervisor to
enforce.
 OS 2.2 - Grinding,
Cutting and Drilling
machines
 Authorized user must
ensure that the
grinding disc has
stopped spinning
before placing down.
 Only trained,
authorized and
competent people to
use tools.
 Tool registers to be
signed when taking
tools from stores.
 Supervisor to
enforce.
 Broken/used discs
are classified as
hazardous waste.
 These must be
thrown into the
designated bin
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Grinder used in wet conditions
causing electrical shock
Grinding sparks can ignite
Combustible materials &
chemicals.
labelled and locked in
this purpose.
 This waste will be
removed, recorded
on Waste disposal
register and disposed
of at the mine’s
Hazardous Waste
Depo.
 Refer:
SPI/GG/H03.005
Integrated Waste
Management
Procedure
 Supervisor to enforce
 Grinder must not be
used in wet
conditions.
 The Authorized user
must not stand in
water while using the
grinder
 Do not expose the
grinder to water or
rain.
 Do not route
extension lead
through water.
 Only trained and
competent people to
use tools
 Tool registers to be
signed when taking
tools from stores
 Only Authorized
people must use tools
 Supervisor to enforce
 Compliance with the
Mandatory Code of
Practice for
Prevention of Fires at
Mines
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Formwork erects Formwork Improper lifting and placing of
formwork can result in back
injuries or hand and finger
injuries
COP/GG/H06.101.
 All combustible
materials and
chemicals must be
removed or protected
from the
cutting/grinding area.
 Supervision to
determine the
direction and fall
distance of the sparks
and plan accordingly
to ensure the sparks
do not strike the veld.
 When necessary,
work area to be
protected by welding
screens & welding
blankets.
 Hot work permit must
be available and
valid.
 Fire extinguisher
must be available and
inspected.
 Only trained and
competent people to
use tools
 Supervisor to follow
and enforce Hot Work
SPI/GG/J03.002.
 Only trained and
competent people to
erect formwork.
 2 or more employees
to handle large
formwork.
 Employees must use
the correct method
for lifting of formwork.
(Use legs/bend knees
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Improper lifting and Formwork falling onto persons
manhandling foot or leg during handling and
carrying it
and not your back to
lift heavy materials)
 Formwork must be
correctly placed on
dunnage or pallets to
limit the height to lift
from.
 Placing formwork on
dunnage or pallets
allows hands and
fingers to slide under
form work and not be
trapped in a nip point.
 Supervisor to
enforce.
 No person can lift
more than 25kg
manually.
 Formwork heavier
than 25kg must be
clearly marked as
such.
 Persons handling the
formwork to ensure
they have a firm grip
on the formwork
when lifting and
carrying it.
 More than one
employee to carry
formwork if too
heavy.
 Test the load by lifting
slightly as well, if the
load is too heavy the
employee must ask
for assistance.
 PPE to be used
Gloves, Safety boots,
overall.
 Only trained and
competent people to
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Construct and assemble formwork for concrete foundation Fingers Caught between
and slab formwork panels
Nip and Pinch points created
between straight edge and
existing structures, formwork.
erect formwork.
 Supervisor to enforce
 Only trained,
authorised and
competent persons to
work with formwork.
 VFL and PTO to
determine
competency and
compliance with
procedure.
 More than one
employee to hold
formwork while it is
being installed.
 Correct PPE must be
used: Gloves, Safety
glasses, Safety
boots, Overall and
Hard hat.
 Keep hands and
fingers clear of pinch
and nip points.
 Supervisor to enforce
 Only authorised and
competent persons to
work with formwork.
 Persons to take care
when coming close to
the edges of
formwork not to get
their fingers caught
between formwork
and the straight edge.
 Employees to stay
clear of existing
structures to minimize
points of contact.
 Leather glove to be
worn.
 Keep hands and
fingers clear of pinch
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 and nip points.
 Good
communications
between employees
when handling
material or equipment
that can cause
nipping or pinching to
be maintained.
 Supervisor to
enforce.
 MSDS must be
available,
communicated and
proof of
Exposure to Shutter oil causing communication to
skin irritations or splash into employees be kept
eyes. on site.
 PVC glove and
Glasses to be worn.
Apply shutter oil on shutter board .Shutter oil
 Supervisor to enforce
controls.
 Applying of formwork
oil to non-installed
shutters must be
Shutter oil spilled onto ground
done in a bunded
causing soil pollution
area or on plastic.
 Spill kit to be
available
Doweling of existing concrete Portable Drilling machine Unauthorized operator  Only competent,
trained, and
authorized operator
to operate the drilling
machine.
 Supervisor to ensure
that portable drilling
machine are
serviced, and service
proof is provided.
 Use the correct
drilling machine for
the task.
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Exposed to moving spindle and
Drill a pilot hole Hand drill
cutter
Making use of defective Hand
Operating a hand drill Hand drill
Drill
Flying metal shavings Contact with flying metal
shavings
 Ensure the drilling
machine is
disconnected from
the power supply if
not in use and
disconnect the power
supply before
changing or adjusting
bit or attachment
 Wear cut resistant
gloves when
operating.
 Ensure hole saw is in
a good condition,
inspected on a
monthly base.
 Do not lean with your
body weight on the
machine when drilling
let the machine do
the work.
 Ensure the correct
size hole saw is used
for the specific cable.
 All drills must be
inspected before use
to prevent electric
shock or injury.
 Defect tools to be
tagged and removed
from operation.
 Inspections
conducted on
monthly basis and
documented.
 The tools must be
inspected by an
Exxaro employee and
signed off for
approval by AME.
 The operator must
wear cut resistant
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Person/s developing noise
induced hearing loss due to
Noise from drill
excessive noise from
equipment.
Dust from drill Inhalation of dust
Rotating drill bit Contact with rotating drill bit
Physical contact with sharp
Material
edges/ burr
Hot surfaces
Adverse weather conditions Exposure to High temperatures
safety gloves, long
sleeve overalls and
safety glasses while
operating a drill.
 Noise awareness
training to be
conducted.
 While drill is in
operation, the
operator and all
bystanders must
wear earplugs
 Where dust is
generated by the drill,
FFP2 dust masks will
be worn.
 Keep your hands
away from the
rotating parts of the
drill.
 Operator to ensure
when operating that
he doesn’t lean with
his body weight while
drilling, let the drill do
the work.
 All sharp edges/burrs
should be filed down
after drilling through
materials.
 Always wear cut
resistant safety
gloves while handling
materials and hand
tools.
 Wear cut resistant
safety gloves when
handling hot
materials
 Comply with mine
OPI/GG H02.100
Measuring and
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 Managing thermal
stress (heat and cold)
 Workers to take
regular water breaks
during temperatures
above 37.5 degrees
to ensure the body is
hydrated.
 Workers to know all
water drinking
designated areas in
the work area
 Clean as the task
continue.
 Employees to ensure
that site is left clean
at the end of each
shift.
 All used papers,
bottles, PPE, etc is to
be removed from site
Slip / Trip / Fall and thrown into the
Housekeeping Housekeeping
correct marked dust
bin.
 Supervisor to do over
inspection on end of
shift close-out
inspection to ensure
compliance.
 Safety gloves to be
worn when handling
waste material.
PPE Needed
Overall Gloves Hard hat
Safety Boots Eye Protection

Understanding and Acceptance for Task Task Observation

Person Performing Task Signature Date Assessed Assessed by

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