Ashghal Interview Questions

1. Tell me about yourself in two minutes.

My name is __________ completed my high school education in _______, and
higher education with Bachelor of Science in ________ from ________, _____. I
have completed my NEBOSH, IOSH and Lead auditor 45001, 9001, 41001, & 14001
training here in Qatar. Also I am certified facility manager. I have total of more than
19 years of experience in the field of Health and Safety and currently working for
_______ as HSS __________. I was given opportunity to come and work in Qatar
back in early of 2010, and I have worked and completed HPD & RPD projects like
Expressway, LRDP, TSE, Micro-tunneling and High rise building.
2. What are the local regulations to be followed?
• QCS 2014.
• Qatar Labour Law.
• Qatar Civil Defense Law
• Clients HSE Procedures.
• Contractor HSE Plan.
• Relevant ministerial Decisions.
• Qatar Environment Protection Law.
• Qatar Traffic Law
• Ministry Resolutions for Civil Service and Housing
• Human Food controls
• Standards in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• ILO Labour Standards, ILO Occupational Safety & Health Guidelines
• BS and EN Standards
3. What are the permits to be obtained to start working in road works?
a) Road Opening Permit approved by all stakeholders & finally approved by MOI.
b) SIS (Service Information Sheet) from Kahramaa if any interface with Utilities
c) Approved TDP for Enabling/ Construction Works for Main Diversions
d) Approved TDP for main diversion
e) Pre-Opening INR (Inspection Notice Request).
f) Stakeholder agreement for any out of ROW land usage
g) Stakeholder agreements for changes to access - egress provisions
h) Coordination with Ashghal Traffic Signals Dept. if working will affect any signal
operations
i) Coordination with MOI prior to working/opening TDP
4. What are the requirements to work on live road in night shift?
a) Approved TDP for working with live traffic.
b) Provision for TMAs (Truck or Trailer Mounted Attenuator) & Shadow Vehicles
dependent on TDP approval.
c) Temp. Lighting Arrangements as reqd.
d) Solar Flashing Lights & Beacons for night usage.
e) Approval & Coordination with Ashghal Traffic Signal Dept. if working with
signals.
f) GEC coordination.
g) Coordination with MOI & / Traffic Patrol.
h) Qualified & Equipped Site Team experienced with Night Operations with
Competent Supervision.

5. What will you do if your workers are going to drink water from other places
outside your project?
 Advice the workers to use the facility provided in the work area. Investigate the
incident and identify the cause of the why the workers are going to take water from
other area. If it is because of lack of drinking water stations additional water stations
will be provided adjacent to work area. More signages and training will be provided
and workers will be advised of the consequences. Even after the actions if issue
persist, disciplinary actions will be taken against the violators.
6. Imagine If you have work inside excavation using oxy acetylene cylinder, you need
to receive from store, and transport to inside excavation, and give back to store,
what are procedure of 3 stages?
Prior to start any hot work activities, the following points to be checked and
confirmed.
• Hot work and Excavation permit is available
• Workers involved with the task are trained and competent.
• A method statement and risk assessment are available and a copy of the
same is available at the work location.
• Inspection of equipment’s (Cylinders)
• Leak test, Cylinder should be in trolley and secured (Not on the neck of the
cylinder) cylinder cap to be placed, transportation from store to Site as per
procedure and as per manufacture recommendation. Flash back arrester to be
fitted with the hose end and hoses to be in good condition and colour coded
for routine inspection.
• Excavation – Permits to be checked, proper Access to be provided.
• Emergency/Rescue arrangements to be provided.
• Excavation if it deep enough then need Confined Space Permit.
Lifting
• Lifting permits to be arranged,
• Cylinders to be secure in the material Baskets.
• Lifting area to be secured, no suspended load etc…

At site
• Hot Work Permit to be checked prior to the start of the work,
• Pre-start Briefing to be conducted to the workers.
• Pre-Start Work checklist to be completed prior to the start of the work
• Hot work area to be barricaded with signages.
• Fire watch to be appointed.
• Adequate fire extinguishers/Fire Blanket to be provided.
• Appropriate PPE to be worn including fire rated apron and welding gloves, glass
and helmets.
• 360° (degree) checks to be conducted and any combustible materials around the
work area to be cleared prior to the work.

After the work the cylinder to be returned back to the store with the same
procedure above and fire watch to be continue to be in the area for at least 30
mins and PTW to be closed accordingly.

7. Welfare Elements and arrangements for 130 workers?

• Site Welfare – appropriate site office for Client, Consultant, and Contractor with
all necessary facilities like Workstations, Toilet Facility and Pantry, etc…
• Standard rest Shelters in the work area, drinking water stations with 3 candle
ceramic water filters (1 tap for every 20 personnel) Toilet and washing Facilities, 1
 WC for every 25 Personnel, (Within 3 mins’ walkable distance from the work
location. Adequate First Aid box (1:25) and First Aiders (1:25).
• Dining area with food storage and temperature-controlled area with tables and
benches (with Backrest) to be provided.
• Medical Facility – if the workforce is more than 100, one licensed First Aid unit
and 1 nurse to be appointed. (License by MOPH- Nurse and First Aid Unit).
• MOPH- Ministry of Public Health
• If the Manpower is more than 500, one Licensed Clinic, 1 Doctor, and 1 nurse is
required. (License by MOPH)
• In addition to the First Aid Unit and Clinic, the first aiders and First aid boxes are
still required as it is a legal requirement.
8. How can you understand the drinking water is suitable for drink?
Through lab test for potability of drinking water quality by an approved third-party
laboratory and test result to be available. In addition to this, all water stations must
have three Candle Ceramic Water filters.
9. Explain the process while doing a hot work, from taking cylinder from store until
give it back to the store.
Prior to start any hot work activities, the following points to be checked and
confirmed.
• Hot work permit is available for the Hot work.
• Workers involved with the task are trained and competent.
• Method statement and risk assessment is available and a copy of the same is
available at the work location.
• Inspection of equipment’s (Cylinder)
• Leak test, Cylinder should be in the trolley and secured (Not on the neck of the
cylinder) cylinder cap to be placed, transportation from store to Site as per
procedure and as per manufacture recommendation. Flashback arrester to be
fitted with the hose end and hoses to be in good condition and colour coded for a
routine inspection.

At site
• Hot Work Permit to be checked prior to the start of the work.
• Pre-start Briefing to be conducted to the workers.
• Pre-Start Work checklist to be completed prior to the start of the work
• Hot work area to be barricaded with signages.
• Fire watch to be appointed.
• Adequate fire extinguishers/Fire Blanket to be provided.
• Appropriate PPE to be worn including fire-rated apron and welding gloves, glass,
and helmets.
• 360-degree checks to be conducted and any combustible materials around the
work area to be cleared prior to the work.

After the work the cylinder to be returned to the store with the same procedure above
and the fire watch to continue to be in the area for at least 30 mins and PTW to be
closed accordingly.

10. Clinic arrangements for 110 workers.

• Medical Facility – if the workforce is more than 100, one licensed First Aid unit
and 1 nurse to be appointed. (License by MOPH- Nurse and First Aid Unit).
• MOPH – Ministry of Public Health
 • If the Manpower is more than 500, one Licensed Clinic, 1 Doctor, and 1 nurse is
required. (License by MOPH)
• In addition to the First Aid Unit and Clinic, the first aiders and First aid boxes are
still required as it is a legal requirement.

11. Need to cut a pipe from 10 metre scaffold. Explain the process from taking
portable grinder from store until put it back to the store.
Prior to starting any hot work activities, the following points to be checked and
confirmed.
• Hot work permit is available for the Hot work and since it is 10 meters high
scaffolding a Work at height Permit Is obtained from the concerned department.
• Workers involved with the task are trained and competent. (third-party Training for
Work at height)
• A method statement and risk assessment are available and a copy of the same is
available at the work location.
• Inspection of equipment’s Portable grinder (Inspection by Competent personnel,
colour coded and tagged, in good condition) – Competent operator for Portable
grinder.
At site
• HWP and Work at height Permit to be checked prior to the start of the work,
• Pre-start Briefing to be conducted for the workers.
• Pre-Start Work checklist to be completed prior to the start of the work
• Hot work area to be barricaded with signages.
• Fire watch to be appointed.
• Adequate fire extinguishers/Fire Blanket to be provided.
• Appropriate PPE to be worn including fire-rated apron and welding gloves, glass
and helmets, and Full body harness.
• Scaffolding to be checked and ensure tagged green and inspection date is still
valid.
• 360-degree checks to be conducted and any combustible materials around the
work area to be cleared prior to the work.
• Good access and lifting aid to be provided to mobilize equipment to the work area.
• Necessary emergency response plan should be in place.

After the work the portable grinder to be returned to the store with the same
procedure above and fire watch to continue to be in the area for at least 30 mins and
PTW to be closed.

12. Where you place shoring in 20-meter-deep below middle or top?

As per the design – However since the excavation is too deep shoring is advised top,
middle and bottom of the excavation.

13. Who will do the testing of soil?

Competent Engineer – Geotechnical Engineer who’s is having knowledge and
experience.

14. If the geo technical recommend to install shoring and project manager not agree
what will you do.
Works to be stopped immediately. We will try to convince the Project Manager and if
still he is not agreeing report will be raised with non-compliances. No permit will be
issued (Safety Sections).
15. Buffer zone (Buffer space is an area that separates oncoming traffic from a workspace or other)
standards (As per road speed limits)
Ex. Road speed 120 km, buffer zone how many meters?

Buffer / Clear Zone as per WZTMG (Work Zone Traffic Management Guide)
Clause 4.2.1
a) Less than or equal 50 Kph - 5m.
b) 51 to 80 kph - 8 m.
c) 81 to 100 kph - 10 m.
d) 101 to 120 kph - 12 m.

16. What are the procedures and documents for TDP approval?
TDP Documentation as per WZTMG Clause 2.6.3
1. TDP Reg Form
2. MOI Form
3. TDP Drawing complete with proper scale 1:500 / 1: 1000, cross section, Key Map,
Start & End Date, Scope of Work, Typical Layout used, Project & Drawing no. etc.
4. Implementation Plan
5. Program of Inspection
6. Clearance Plan
7. Network Traffic Impact Assessment
8. Road Safety Audit if required
9. Stakeholder & Communication Plan
10. Contingency Plan
Procedure - Flow
Contractor to GEC - GEC to RPD Traffic Team –
RPD Traffic to RPD PM RPD PM to Contractor - Contractor to TDP Office - TDP
Office to MOI
MOI to TDP Office after approval - TDP Office to Contractor
Contractor to submit approved TDP Copy to GEC & RPD.

17. What is Taper length for single lane closure for different speeds?
• 0 – 50 km/h – 55 m
• 51 – 80 km/h – 90 m
• 81 – 100 km/h – 110 m
• 101 – 120 km/h – 130 m.
• For single lane of 3.65 m width closure.

18. What is Lateral Safety Buffer & How much? Can it be used for Pedestrian Access?
Lateral Safety Buffer is clearance required between road users & working space. Min.
is 1.5 m width. And Lateral Safety buffer cannot be used as Pedestrian Access. If
required to use Pedestrian Access, then Departure from Standard shall be applied.

19. What are the work zone components of standard TDP layout?
a) Advance Warning area
b) Transition area
c) Longitudinal Safety Buffer
d) Works Area
e) Termination Area

20. What is min width of shy line as per WZTMG?

 300 mm or 30 cm.
21. How you will implement TDP at site?
All TDPs must be approved by Ashghal Public Works and Ministry of Interior (MoI)
Traffic Department, prior to any works taking place.
Ensure that work zone safety is maintained at all times and improvement measures
are introduced when instructed. Undertake regular inspections of TTM to ensure a
proactive approach towards safety and compliance is adopted.
Report any crashes/incidents to Ashghal that occurring within the work zone and
follow all incident management protocols

Traffic Diversion Plan that includes a Method Statement outlining safe working
practices and methodologies for the implementation of Temporary Traffic
Management. Where work is staged, the Implementation Plan shall also describe the
procedures to be followed for each change-over of Temporary Traffic Management
arrangements.

22. What will you do in case of any work deviation?

The Contractor shall report any significant deviations from the submitted design
concepts, any performance concerns observed and actions recommended
remediating these items.

23. What are the requirements if you start to open work site?

24. Excavation Scenario: What are the precautionary measures that are to be taken
before During & after the excavation activity at the public access?
• Avoid underground services and make sure not to undermine nearby structures –
use safe digging practice and dig away from them.
• Check the excavation each day before starting work and after any event that may
affect its stability.
• Prevent collapse – shore, bench, or batter back. Do not assume ground will stand
unsupported.
• Prevent people and materials falling in – with barriers strong enough not to
collapse if someone falls against them.
• Determine the approximate location(s) of utility installations — including sewer,
telephone, fuel, electric, and water lines.
• Provide a warning system (such as barricades, hand or mechanical signals, or
stop logs) when mobile equipment is operated adjacent to an excavation,
• Protect workers from loose rock or soil that could fall or roll from an excavation
face by scaling to remove loose material, installing protective barricades at
appropriate intervals.
• Atmospheric testing is required before workers enter an excavation greater than 4
feet (1.22 meters) in depth where an oxygen deficiency or a hazardous
atmosphere is present
• Provide safe means of access and egress to get in and out.
• Employers must ensure that a competent person inspects all excavations, adjacent
areas, and protective systems daily for possible cave-ins, indications of failures in
protective systems and equipment, hazardous atmospheres, and other hazardous
Trenching and Excavation Safety conditions.
• Inspections must be done prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the
shift. Inspections are also required after natural events, such as rainstorms, or
other hazard-increasing occurrences, such as blasting work.
25. How access will be provided for the third party over the excavation.
Designated pedestrian routes will be clearly signed and with firm even surfaces that
are free from distractions. Where such routes traverse level changes they will be
slopped at gradients not exceeding 10% or cut with steps of even height and a tread
width of at least 400mm. Slopes and steps will have anti-slip surfaces. Where the
edges of pedestrian routes are raised more than 1.2m above the surrounding level
solid barriers will be provided at each raised edge to prevent people from falling. 6 All
such equipment shall be routed away from pedestrian access areas. Where such
equipment crosses pedestrian areas it will be located under the pedestrian area or
over it at a height of at least 2.5m above the surface. Where such equipment is
routed over a pedestrian area it will be clearly marked with warning signs.

26. What are the specifications of the given access?

The Contractor shall provide allowances for open spaces and pedestrian movement
(e.g. hard surface walkways with minimum 0.75 m width) and shaded communal
areas. Walkways and pedestrian bridges shall be of sufficient width at least 635 mm
inside.
27. How will you shift materials in the deep trench?
By using crane or Telehandler

28. What is the depth at which the excavation is considered as Confined Space?
All trench excavations over four feet (1.2m) in depth should be considered
confined spaces
Heavy equipment should operate at least 1.5m away from edge of excavation.
Concrete barriers should be placed at least 1m away from edge of excavation.
Excavated spoil materials to be away 1m from edge of excavation.
29. Rescue procedures for confined space / Micro Tunneling:
Emergency procedures

Whenever an employee is working underground at least one designated person must

be on duty above ground, responsible for maintaining an accurate count of the
number of employees underground and summoning emergency aid if needed. Every
employee working underground must have a portable hand lamp or cap lamp for
emergency use unless natural light or an emergency lighting system provides
adequate illumination for escape. Employers must provide self-rescuers approved by
the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in all underground
work areas where employees might be trapped by smoke or gas. (See CFR 1926.103
for more information.)

If 25 or more employees work underground at one time, the employer must provide at
least two 5-person rescue teams, one at the jobsite or within 30 minutes travel time
from the entry point to the site and the other team within two hours travel time. If less
than 25 employees work underground, the employer must have one 5-person rescue
team at the jobsite or within 30 minutes’ travel time. In both situations, advance
arrangements can be made for local rescue services to meet this requirement.
Rescue team members must be trained in rescue procedures, the use and limitations
of breathing apparatus, and the use of firefighting equipment with qualifications
reviewed annually. When flammable or noxious gases are anticipated at a jobsite,
rescue teams must practice using self-contained breathing apparatus once a month.
The rescue teams must be available through the duration of a construction project.

If a shaft is used as the means of egress, the employer must arrange for a readily
 available power-assisted hoisting capability in case of emergency, unless the regular
hoisting means will function in the event of a power failure.

30. 4 Workers of which 2 are unconscious. How & whom will u rescue first?
a. Check the pulse first
b. Check breathing
c. Age

31. What are the safety procedures for confined space?

1. Entry into a confined space will only be permitted where a competent person is
appointed to directly supervise the work. The competent person will hold a
certificate of training or license that is issued by a 3rd party. The competent
person will be appointed in writing by the Contractor and the appointment will
be copied to the employer.
2. Any person that enters into a confined space will have received formal training
in the safe methods of entry and working in a confined space. Such training
will include the arrangements for emergency communication and response. In
addition, every person that enters into a confined space will be given a briefing
by the appointed competent person relating to the specific hazards of the work
and the control measures that have been detailed in the job hazard analysis.
3. Any person that acts as an attendant for confined space work will have
received formal training in the safe methods of rescue from a confined space
and the arrangements for emergency communications with external
emergency services.
4. The contractor will only permit trained workers, under the direct supervision of
an authorized competent person, with confined space attendants present, to
enter a confined space.
5. Internal combustion engines will not be taken into a confined space or
operated in a position where their exhaust gasses may be drawn into the
confined space.
6. Persons entering into a confined space will wear a full body rescue harness
that is attached to a rescue line anchored outside the confined space.
7. The contractor will implement a safe working procedure for confined space
entry that includes the following:
a) Preparation of a confined space entry permit
b) Provision of all equipment necessary for entering into and working in the confined
space including access, lighting, mechanical ventilation, gas detectors,
c) communication, personal protective equipment and emergency rescue equipment. All
d) such equipment will be manufactured in accordance with internationally recognized
e) standards
f) Provision of warning signs and barriers around the confined space entry point
g) Setting up emergency communication and rescue equipment
h) Issue of a permit to enter the confined space
i) Checking of the atmosphere inside the confined space and installation of ventilation
equipment
j) Installation of lighting
k) Entry into and work in the confined space.
l) Monitoring of conditions in the confined space.
m) Continuous checking and recording of all persons entering into and exiting from the
confined space by the confined space attendant
n) Completion of work and removal of all equipment from the confined space
o) Accounting for all persons and equipment that entered the confined space
p) Securing the entry point to the confined space
q) Closing the confined space entry permit
32. What are the precautionary measures that are to be taken during working at live
road?
• Every road construction project should have a transportation management plan. The plan
should consist of a temporary traffic control plan to protect workers by safely conducting
traffic around or through the work zone. You should also have a traffic control plan for inside
the work zone that manages the flow of heavy equipment, construction vehicles, and
workers.
• Properly Control Traffic.
• Create Separate Work Areas.
• Wear Proper Safety Equipment.
• Be Aware of Your Surroundings.
• Avoid Blind Spots.
• Have a Competent Person on Hand
33. What is TDP
Traffic Diversion Plan (TDP) is a set of documents that details the processes to be
followed to plan, gain approval, implement, maintain and decommission Temporary
Traffic Management associated with a Work Zone in a safe and effective manner.

34. Chemical Handling: What is MSDS? What are the various sections of the MSDS?
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides basic information on a material or
chemical product. A MSDS describes the properties and potential hazards of the
material, how to use it safely, and what to do in an emergency. The purpose of this
document is to assist employees in understanding and interpreting this type of
information.
Sections of MSDS:
1. Product and Company Identification
2. Hazards Identification
3. Composition, Information on Ingredients
4. First Aid measures.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
6. Accidental release measures.
7. Handling and storage.
8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
10. Stability and reactivity.
11. Toxicological Information
12. Ecological information.
13. Disposal Considerations
14. Transport information.
15. Regulatory Information
16. Other information.
35. List of 10 Hazards in Road & infrastructure projects

• Working at height.
• Moving objects.
• Slips, trips, and falls.
• Noise.
• Hand arm vibration syndrome.
• Material and manual handling.
• Collapsing trenches.
• Asbestos.
• Electricity.
 • Airborne fibres and materials.
• Falls, due to improperly constructed surfaces and unprotected edges
• Struck-by, due to vehicle strikes and falling or flying objects
• Caught-in-betweens, due to rotating equipment and unguarded parts
• Electrocutions, due to contact with utility lines and live circuits
• Constricted work sites
• Inclement weather
• Low light
• Reduced visibility
• Vehicle congestion

36. The QCS requirements for Hot Work

1. The contractor will only use electric welding equipment in accordance with the following
requirements:
a) Welding cables and equipment will be properly maintained and inspected
before use. Defective equipment will be removed from use and arrangement
for repair will be made.
b) Electric welding cables are to be kept as short as possible and routed away
from pedestrian walkway areas.
c) Electric welding operations will only be undertaken with earth return electrodes
connected to the work piece.
d) All connections between welding equipment and welding cables will be
securely bolted.
e) Pipelines containing flammable liquids or gases, or electrical cables will not be
used as a ground.
f) When electrode holders are to be left unattended, the electrodes will be
removed and the holder placed where it is protected from unintentional
contact.
g) A fire resistant container will be provided for spent electrode stubs.
h) Welding machines will be turned off when being moved or when the equipment
is not in use.
2. Tanks, vessels and drums that have contained flammable or toxic liquids will be filled
with water or thoroughly cleaned before hot work or welding is undertaken on them.
3. Where coatings are present on materials to be heated the coating will be removed to
prevent the coating being heated.
4. Suitable portable fire extinguishing equipment will be located within 6 meters of any hot
work location.

37. What is the distance at which the barriers & materials are kept near the excavation?
Continuous adequate solid barriers will be placed around all excavations over 1.2m
deep at a distance at least of 1.2m.
38. What are the precautionary measures that are to be during the installation of the
scaffold also after the work has been completed?
• For all scaffolding construction activity and dismantling activity a competent
scaffolding supervisor will be appointed. The level of training and experience required
to determine competence will vary depending on the complexity of the scaffolding
structure to be erected or dismantling. Industry standards and codes detail
competency requirements.
• All employees involved in scaffolding construction activities and dismantling activity
will be trained in the safe methods of working and in particular the manner in which
fall prevention or arrest is to be achieved. Contractors will maintain detailed
information of the training provided and the methods that they have used for
 assessment of competency and suitability for all employees undertaking scaffolding
construction activities.
• All scaffolding erection areas and dismantling areas will be provided with barriers and
warning signs to exclude all personnel that are not specifically involved with the
scaffolding construction and dismantling activity. Where such areas are adjacent to
roadways barriers with a capability to prevent vehicles entering the area will be
erected or dismantling. Where such areas are adjacent to members of the public or
3rd parties then screening and falling object protection will be provided. The
appointed scaffolding supervisor is to be made responsible for ensuring that
exclusion zones are in place and maintained at all times whilst scaffolding
construction and dismantling activity is on-going.
• All materials being used for scaffolding construction will be checked prior to them
being used to ensure they are in good condition. Any materials found to be defective
will be clearly marked as defective and discarded or removed from the construction
area to ensure that they are not used.
• Scaffolding that has been constructed in accordance with the design will be inspected
for use by displaying green scaff tag at all access points of the scaffolding detailing
the following information:
(a) the unique identification and location of the scaffolding inspected
(b) the name of the person making the inspection
(c) the date that the inspection was completed
(d) the intended use and capacity of the scaffolding (e) the required re-inspection
frequency for the scaffolding
• The person making the scaffold inspection will maintain written details of the
inspection that they have conducted to enable them to verify their scaff tag system.
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• All scaffolding that does not display green scaff tag for use will be fitted with red scaff
tag states that the scaffolding is not fit for use and the access points will be removed
or made unusable.
• Users of scaffolding will at all times conduct their work in a manner that eliminates the
possibility of falling objects.
• Users of scaffolding are to be prohibited from altering or dismantling any part of
scaffolding.
• Users of scaffolding are required to maintain unobstructed access and egress at all
times. All debris and materials no longer required will be removed from scaffolding on
a daily basis. All materials and equipment used on scaffolding will be stored in a
manner that does not obstruct the free movement of the people using the scaffolding.
• The frequency of re-inspection of scaffolding – every 7(seven) days – will be
displayed on the green scaff tag. Users of scaffolding are required to check that the
period of re-inspection has not been exceeded before using the scaffolding. In any
case where the re-inspection date has been exceeded the user will request the
appointed scaffolding supervisor to make the re-inspection and to re-sign the green
scaff tag for use. The user will not access the scaffolding until such time as the re-
inspection has been made.
• Before any dismantling activity is undertaken on scaffolding it will be removed from
use. All green scaff tag will be removed and replaced with red scaff tag which is not fit
for use and all scaffolding access points will be removed or made unusable.

39. What are the safety requirements for the chemical storage?
 Any hazardous substances that are stored shall only be kept in accordance with the
supplier’s recommendations and the requirements of the Hazardous Substances
Specifications.
40. What are the Safety requirements for the lifting activity?
• The Contractor will appoint a competent lifting operations supervisor for the Worksite.
The lifting operation supervisor will ensure that the requirements of this specification
are met at all times.
• Rigging of loads and signaling of cranes will be undertaken only by trained and
competent persons. All riggers will be required to wear a blue construction safety
helmet and a red high visibility vest for the purpose of easy identification on the
Worksite.
• Cranes will only be operated by trained and competent operators who are in
possession of an operator’s license issued by a 3rd party. In addition, appropriate
Qatari driving licenses are required for all mobile equipment’s.
• A thorough examination of each lifting appliance will be made by a 3rd party inspector
at periods not exceeding 12 months and after substantial re-erection, alteration or
repair. Load capacity to be displayed.
• All lifting appliances on the Worksite will have a copy of the manufacturers operating
manual and load rating charts available for use and kept with the operator cabinet or
machine.
• Before a mobile crane is positioned for a lift, attention will be paid to the condition of
the ground upon which the crane will stand, as this will be subjected to high point-
loadings from outriggers or tyres. Dependent upon the nature of the ground and/or
the size of the crane to be used, a special hard standing may have to be prepared.
• The maximum safe working wind speeds for all construction activity and in particular
lifting operations and Working at height activity is 25 Knots. The construction will
monitor the weather conditions and suspend work when wind speeds in excess of the
maximum safe working speeds are anticipated.
• Outriggers will be properly set and locked if a locking device is provided. When
controlled remotely from the cab, the operator will make a physical check to ensure
that each pad has an adequate bearing before a load is lifted. Sound timber packing
or metal plates will be used under each outrigger pad to distribute the load. It is
essential that outriggers are supported at the jacking points and not under the
outrigger beams. Also, lifting location to be barrier off.
• A method statement and job hazard analysis will be provided to the Engineer for all
structural steel erection activity. No structural steelwork erection will commence prior
to approval of the method statement and job hazard analysis by the Engineer. All
structural steel erectors will be fully conversant with the construction method,
sequence and hazard control measures prior to any work activity commencing.

41. What is the scope of safety officer in the PTW?

42. What safety measures that are required for air compressor
The Contractor shall supply a motor driven portable air compressor. The compressor
shall be mounted on a carriage with 2 pneumatic tyred wheels and handles for
trailing. Also it shall be provided with an air reservoir of ample capacity. The set (air
compressor and air reservoir) shall be complete with safety valves, pressure gauges,
valves, piping and necessary safety devices.
43. Compressed air safety tips

1. Schedule routine maintenance. Work with your compressed air manufacturer to schedule
routine maintenance and set up systems that alert you when maintenance is required.
 Utilizing a remote monitoring system will keep you updated on how machines are performing
and whether or not they need service.
2. Check maximum pressure ratings on compressor parts. Pipes, hoses and fittings must
have the same maximum pressure as the compressor.
3. Keep shutoff valves within reach. In case anything goes wrong, workers should be able to
immediately cut off the air source.
4. Conduct employee training on equipment. All workers should be trained on equipment
safety to reduce injuries and accidents on the job.
5. Display equipment directions. Make sure compressor instructions are visible for all
personnel to reference.
6. Wear appropriate protective gear. Safety goggles, ear protection and other appropriate
protective gear should be worn when working with compressed air.
7. Locate equipment in visible areas. Compressors should be located in an area that’s
visible and easy to access for monitoring and maintenance needs.

44. What are the safety precautions to be provide during the works near the 3rd party
Villa?
The Contractor must ensure that control measures are in place to protect the public,
workforce and assets by providing appropriate lighting, fencing, barricades, and lockable
units. Adequate levels of security including the use of trained security guards will be
required. The Contractor must also ensure appropriate warning signage is displayed and
where appropriate safe pedestrian walkways are identified and maintained.
45. The specific hazards associated with excavations are as follows:
• the collapse of the sides;
• materials falling on workers in the excavation;
• falls of people and/or vehicles into the excavation;
• workers being struck by the plant;
• specialist equipment such as pneumatic drills;
• hazardous substances, particularly near the site of current or former industrial
processes;
• the influx of ground or surface water and entrapment in silt or mud; proximity of
stored materials, waste materials or plant;
• the proximity to adjacent buildings or structures and their stability;
• contact with underground services;
• access and egress to the excavation;
• fumes, lack of oxygen and other health hazards (such as Weil’s disease).

SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION MANAGEMENT / ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM

(SAMAS)
Qatar Regulatory Document (Construction) Report of Injuries,Diseases and Dangerous
Occurrences
INCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS
The Contractor shall establish procedures to identify, record, investigate and
analyze all accidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses, which occurred on site.
The investigation and analysis shall identify the root cause and contributory causes
of the incident and formulate measures accordingly to prevent future recurrence of
similar incident.
Fire Drill evacuation should be conducted every six months.
just review, incident reporting within 30 mins to the consultant, 3 days for incident review
board meeting, and days for final report
They will ask you about welfare, toilet for every 20 workers, rest shelter, prayer area,
mess hall. Observing social distance of 2m and wearing of mask, washing hands for 20
secs, coughing sneezing etiquette using sleeves.
Leading indicators examples training, hazard ID, worker participation in STARRT,
communication, bulletin boards, safety campaign, preventing maintenance, daily and
periodic inspections... Etc.
Types of Key Performance Indicators (KPI):

Leading Indicators
▪ Safety Audits
▪ Behaviour
▪ Attitude surveys
▪ Inspections
▪ Safety campaigns
▪ Safety induction
▪ Bulletin boards
▪ Daily and weekly talks
Lagging Indicators
▪ Lost Time Incidents (LTI)
▪ Restricted Work Day Case (RWDC)
▪ Medical Treatment Case (MTC)
▪ First Aid Incidents
▪ Days lost
▪ Absence due to sickness
▪ Property Damage Incidents
▪ Complaints and worker’s compensations.
▪ Sickness
How you will make sure the drinking water provided on site is good and pure?
Delivery from government approved suppliers, water tanks on site cleaned periodically
(6months) water test every quarter and change filter on daily basis.

Maximum allowable wind speed using crane:

1. Mobile crane = 35 KMH
2. Crawler crane = 50 KMH
3. Tower crane = 72 KMH
Maximum safe wind speed is 32 KMH

Clearance of lifting materials away from powerlines is 9m up to 25000 volts and 15m
over 25,000 volts.

Minimum of 4 boards should be used whenever erecting or dismantling scaffold.

Each scaffolding should be able of supporting its own weight and 4 times the
maximum intended weight.

The mobile scaffold shall not exceed 4 times the smallest base width.

Standard guardrail should not be less than 95cm and not more than 115cm, and
toeboard not less than 15cm. planks should 5cmx25cm. gaps shall not exceed 12mm
between toeboard and planks.
 The maximum height of scaffolding shall not exceed 38m.

Process prior to start digging:

1. As built drawings 2. Scanning 3. Markings 4. Exposing 5.
Protecting

What are the component of Policy?

1. A statement of what the organisation seeks to achieve for its clients
2. Underpinning principles, values and philosophies
3. Broad service objectives which explain the areas in which the organisation will be
dealing
4. Strategies to achieve each objective.