Ohs MP

UPGRADING OF DMS & INTRODUCING
OF AMI IN NORTH CAIRO ELECTRICITY

DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
Occupational, Health &

Safety Management Plan
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Document Title Occupational, Health & Safety Management Plan
Client El-Sewedy Electric T&D

CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ____________________________________________ 1
2. SCOPE, APPLICABILITY AND OBJECTIVES ________________________ 1

2.1. Scope _____________________________________________________________1
2.2. OHS Objectives ____________________________________________________ 1
3. PROJECT DETAILS __________________________________________ 2

3.1. Location __________________________________________________________ 2
3.2. Equipment and Infrastructure ____________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.3. Main Construction Activities ________________________________________ 2
3.4. Common Facilities _______________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
4. OHS POLICY _____________________________________________ 3
5. OHS MANAGEMENT _______________________________________ 4

5.1. Targets to Monitor and Measure OHS Performance __________________ 4
5.2. OHS Site Rules _____________________________________________________ 6
6. LEGAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS _______________________________ 7

6.1. National Legislative Requirements and Standards ____________________7
6.2. International Standards and Guidelines _____________________________ 7
7. OHS ORGANIZATION & RESPONSIBILITIES ________________________ 8

7.1. OHS Organisational management structure _________________________ 8
7.2. Escalation matrix ___________________________________________________8
7.3. Roles and Responsibilities ___________________________________________ 8
7.3.1. Project Director ___________________________________________________________ 9
7.3.2. Construction Manager and Engineering Manager _________________________ 9
7.3.3. Package Managers, Contract Managers and Supervisors _________________ 10
7.3.4. Project/EPC Contractor and Sub-Contractors OHS Manager ______________ 11
7.3.5. Project/EPC Contractor and Sub-Contractors HSE Officers _________________12
7.3.6. All personnel _____________________________________________________________13
7.3.7. Visitors ___________________________________________________________________ 13
8. OHS AWARENESS AND TRAINING ____________________________ 14

8.1. Induction Training for Project Personnel ____________________________ 14
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8.2. Visitor OHS Induction ______________________________________________ 15
8.3. Ongoing OHS Training and Awareness _____________________________ 15
8.4. Pre-job safety meeting and Tool box talks __________________________ 16
8.5. Specific training and competence ________________________________ 16
9. MANAGEMENT OF SUBCONTRACTORS _________________________ 18
10. OHS COMMUNICATIONS & MEETINGS ________________________ 20

10.1. Project Language ________________________________________________ 20
10.2. OHS Management and Committee Meetings ______________________ 20
10.3. External Communication with other Parties involved with the Benban
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10.4. Bulletin Boards, OHS Notices and Signs _____________________________ 21
11. OHS MONITORING AND REPORTING __________________________ 21
12. DISCIPLINARY AND AWARD PROGRAMS _______________________ 24

12.1. Disciplinary Code _________________________________________________ 24
12.2. Drug and Alcohol Testing __________________________________________24
12.3. Reward and Incentive Scheme ____________________________________25
13. MANAGEMENT OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ______________________ 25
14. MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE ________________________________ 25
15. DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT ________________ 27
16. INCIDENT REPORTING & INVESTIGATION ________________________ 27
17. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE ____________________ 29
18. OHS HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT ___________ 29

18.1. Hazard identification and Risk Assessment Methodology ____________ 29
18.2. Project Risk Register _______________________________________________ 31
18.3. Task and Activity Risk Assessment and Method Statements __________ 31
18.4. Method statements (MS) review/acceptance ______________________ 32
18.5. Interface management ___________________________________________ 33
19. OHS CONTROL MEASURES, MANAGEMENT AND STANDARDS ______ 33
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19.1. Standards for OHS Management and Control ______________________ 33
19.2. Safe work practices _______________________________________________ 34
19.3. Stop Work ________________________________________________________ 34
19.4. Housekeeping ____________________________________________________ 35
19.5. Personal protective equipment (PPE) ______________________________ 36
19.6. Hand tools and equipment use and inspection _____________________ 38
19.7. Electrical safety ___________________________________________________40
19.8. Noise and Vibration _______________________________________________ 41
19.9. Working environment _____________________________________________ 42
19.10. Barricades, safety signs and labelling of equipment _____________ 43
19.11. Manual handling ______________________________________________ 44
19.12. Welding/ hot works ____________________________________________ 44
19.13. Stacking of Materials ___________________________________________46
19.14. Working at height and Fall Protection ___________________________ 47
19.15. Scaffolding ____________________________________________________ 49
19.16. Lifting operations and lifting equipment _________________________ 51
19.17. Hazardous Substances, Materials and Gases Management ______ 53
19.18. Permit to work _________________________________________________ 55
19.19. Lockout & Tag out (LOTO) and Commissioning __________________ 56
19.20. Confined space _______________________________________________ 59
19.21. Civil works, Formwork and support work _________________________ 60
19.22. Traffic Management Plan ______________________________________ 62
19.23. Medical and Health surveillance _______________________________ 63
20. COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY ____________________________ 64
APPENDIX A: OHSMP’S CONFORMANCE WITH OHS MANAGEMENT

REQUIREMENTS _________________________ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
APPENDIX B: LIST OF TOOLBOX TALKS _________________________________2
APPENDIX C: SUBCONTRACTOR OHS MANAGEMENT EVALUATION FORM ERROR!

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APPENDIX D: EXAMPLES OF OHS SIGNS ______________________________ 4
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APPENDIX E: OHS OBSERVATION (OHSO) REPORT FORM ERROR! BOOKMARK
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APPENDIX F: INCIDENT INVESTIGATION FORM _ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
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APPENDIX H: RISK ASSESSMENT FORM _______ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
APPENDIX I: LIST OF CONTROLLED OHS DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS ERROR!

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APPENDIX J: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL FORM

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1. INTRODUCTION
This Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan (OHSMP) forms part of the EPC
Contractor’s.This OHSMP will be resourced, implemented and maintained throughout the
project execution.
The purpose of this OHSMP is to develop a systematic management system to enable

compliance with local legislation, the EPC Contract’s OHS requirements,Occupational
Health and Safety Plan and Guideline for Contractor - Construction Phase, the OHS
guidelines and the principles of OHSAS 18001.
The OHSMP also provides the framework for personnel training and control measures for
monitoring the effectiveness of the OHSMP’s implementation.
2. SCOPE, APPLICABILITY AND OBJECTIVES

2.1. Scope
The scope of this OHSMP incorporates all the construction activities on the sites. The OHSMP is
applicable to all EPC contractor’s, subcontractors and suppliers’ construction related
activities. The OHSMP is applicable from site mobilization until the project is handed over to
the Operations and Maintenance Contractor and the site is demobilized.
The OHSMP, including all the appendices, is a live document that will be subject to periodic
review by the EPC Contractor’s HSE Manager and team to enable continued compliance
and suitability.
2.2. OHS Objectives

The project’s OHS objectives and targets are:
 Full compliance with the OHSMP requirements by all personnel
 Full compliance with the Project’s OHS legal and contractual obligations
 Zero major accidents/incidents
 Zero major illness and medical treatment cases
 OHS Induction for all of workers and site personnel
 Full compliance with OHS inspections and audits
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Occupational, Health & Safety Management Plan
3. PROJECT DETAILS
3.1. Location
3.2. Main Construction Activities

The main works to be undertaken during the construction phase:
 Installation of Mast
 Antenna installation and positioning
 Cable tray and pipes installation
 RF, Earthing and lightening cables installation
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4. OHS POLICY
BarkoTel recognizes and is committed to its responsibility for the health, safety
and welfare of its employees, subcontractors, suppliers and the general
public. It will demonstrate through policy development that health and safety
receives priority attention on a continual basis. In order to deliver these
responsibilities Barkotel undertakes to
 Maintain a safe and healthy place of work with safe access and egress;
 Provide adequate welfare facilities;
 Ensure that risk assessments are being carried out on an on-going basis
with employees participating in the risk assessment process.
 Provide sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision to
enable employees to avoid hazards and to contribute positively to the
health and safety of themselves and others whilst at work;
 Consult with employees on issues relating to OH&S;
 Ensure access to competent health and safety advice;
 Provide plant, equipment and systems of work which are safe and
without risks to health;
 Ensure safe arrangements for the use, handling, storage and transport
of articles and substances;
 Ensure compliance with all relevant safety legislation, regulations,
codes of practice and other requirements
 Arrange for the effective planning, organization, control, monitoring
and review of preventative and protective measures.
Mr. Sherif El-Barqouqy Signature
President & CEO

Date
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5. OHS MANAGEMENT
The OHS management system upon which this Plan has been based is the widely accepted
approach of the Plan- Do-Check-Act cycle for continual improvement. The PDCA
management cycle has been adopted and integrated into the framework of many
technical management systems. In addition, this OHSMP is structured enable compliance
with good industry standards and guidelines, the OHS requirements of the Developer, the
and OHSAS 18001.
To implement these OHS obligations the main sections of the OHSMP include and detail the
Project’s:
 OHS targets and objectives;
 OHS Site Rules that are applicable to all personnel and activities;
 Legal and other OHS requirements;
 Organization to management OHS issues including specific roles and their

responsibilities;
 Approach to OHS awareness, training, communication and engagement;
 Guidelines for managing the OHS performance of subcontractors;
 OHS hazard identification and classification procedures that are the foundation for
the detailed OHS control measures for a range of typical construction related
activities;
 OHS monitoring and reporting procedures;
 Disciplinary and award scheme to control and incentive's OHS behaviour;
 Management processes for corrective actions, change management,

documentation and records, incident reporting and investigation and continual
improvement reviews;
 Community health and safety and emergency preparedness and response

arrangements.
5.1. Targets to Monitor and Measure OHS Performance

A range of OHS parameters will be monitored and measured as part of the Project’s OHS
management system. The EPC Contractor acknowledges that delays in providing the
monthly report will be considered as a non-compliance by the Developer and may result in
an official notice being issued. The OHS metrics will include monitoring and measuring of the
following:
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 Number of Fatality  Days after last Medical treatment case
 Number of Lost days  Lost time index rate
 Number of Restricted days  Reportable incidence index rate
 First Aid cases  Notices
 Medical treatment cases  Fines
 Near miss incident  Training plan vs. Actual
 Property damages  No of Inducted personnel
 Unsafe act and Condition  No of Induction training
 Total number of Manpower  Tool Box talks
worked  Pre-job safety meeting
 Manpower hours  Inspection, tours and audits
 Safe Manpower hrs  HSE Committee meetings
 Days after last accident/incident  Mock Drills
The Project’s OHS targets are:
 0 fatalities
 LTI rate (LTIR) of less than 0.15 per 200,00 manhours
 Reportable HSE incident rate (TRIR) of less than 0.5 per 200,00 manhours
 100% OHS induction
 100% OHS inspections and tours
 100% OHS meetings
Calculated as follows:
LTIR = No. of cases with lost workdays x 200.000/ (Manhours worked by employees, hours)
TRIR = No. of recorded incidents x 200.000/ (Manhours worked by employees, hours)
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5.2. OHS Site Rules
The following are the Project’s OHS rules and minimum requirements that all personnel are to
follow:
 No smoking outside of designated areas.
 No drugs or alcohol permitted on site or in accommodation areas
 Employees shall not to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol which is a
disciplinary offence that leads to dismissal.
 Maintain housekeeping with clean and tidy areas.
 Wear and use fit for purpose PPE
 Use routine toolbox talks to review work, hazards and safe practices.
 Pause and think before starting work. Consider consequences.
 Work safely using common sense – think about how your actions may affect
others
 No permit/no work. Make sure of all OHS documentation
 Act upon safety notices and signs and follow site rules
 Cooperate with colleagues, teach one another and obey supervisors.
 Don’t walk by. Make unsafe situations safe if it’s safe for you to do so or barricade
and call a supervisor
 Raise the alarm without delay. (Rather a false alarm than a slow alarm.)
 Breaches of safety standards, requirements and instructions will result in

disciplinary action.
 Use walkways and adhere to all safety instructions
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6. LEGAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The EPC Contractor has identified applicable legal and other requirements and has
addressed them in this OHSMP. The legal and other requirements, include the following:
6.1. National Legislative Requirements and Standards

 Strategic Environmental & Social Assessment (SESA), February 2016;
 Law 4/1994, modified by law 9/2009 and amended by law 105/2015 and its
executive regulation, modified by the ministerial decrees; no. 1095/ 2011, no.
710/2012, and no. 964/201 and Annex 9 of Decree of the relevant executive
regulation modified by Decree 1095/2011;
 Egyptian Labour Law 12/2003 regulating occupational Health and Safety,

complemented with ministerial decrees (126/2003, 211/2003 and 134/2003) that
provided more technical provisions for ensuring safe working environment.
6.2. International Standards and Guidelines

 ILO Convention No. 138 on the Minimum Age for Admission to Employment and
Work;
 OHSAS 18001.
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7. OHS ORGANIZATION & RESPONSIBILITIES
7.1. OHS Organizational management structure
The overall OHS organization and management structure for the projects is shown in the
organogram below
The EPC Contractor’s OHS resources shall include a dedicated on-site OHS Manager who will
have overall responsibility for all sites .
7.2. Escalation matrix
Level 1 Site HSE Officer – contact details as above

Level 2 Project OHS Manager – contact details as above
Level 3 Project Director
7.3. Roles and Responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities of EPC Contractor and Subcontractor employees and visitors are
listed below. The roles and responsibilities aim to enable the effective development,
implementation and maintenance of the OHSMS and so compliance with legal and other
requirements.
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7.3.1. Project Director
 The overall implementation of OHS policy and OHMP to prevent injury, ill health
and enable compliance
 Ensuring that adequate financial provisions are made available for the
implementation of the policy.
 Agreeing OHS objectives
 Setting a personal example when visiting sites by wearing the appropriate

protective clothing and equipment, whilst complying with all site rules and
ensuring that the site management team are made aware of any potentially
unsafe conditions or practices which he may come across.
 Undertaking regular site OHS tours and inspections and recording OHS
observations
 Provide leadership by encouraging OHS management and good practices by all

personnel
 Promoting the liaison on OHS matters between the EPC Contractor and all the
Project’s stakeholders
 Arranging for regular meetings with the appropriate personnel to discuss OHS
management and performance and continual improvement plus chairing the
monthly OHS meeting.
 Represent the EPC Contractor on the EHSL Steering Committee or provide a

delegate
 Personally accountable for the timely closure of all actions relevant to OHSE
findings
 All subcontractors pre-approval is based on OHSAS 18001 and passed the OHSE
review and approval process
 Ensure that safety specifications are listed and available with the procurement
officer as a reference and incorporated in the procurement processes and
relevant procedures
 Ensure that OHS Award and Disciplinary programs are budgeted, implemented,
monitored and reported
7.3.2. Construction Manager and Engineering Manager

 Understand the EPC Contractor’s OHS policy, OHSMP and standards and ensure
they are available and implemented on all areas of the site and by all personnel
and contractors.
 Planning all works in accordance with the OHSMP requirements and ensuring that
working methods are regularly examined to avoid and/or take account of
simultaneous operations and interfaces, establish if improvements or
modifications should be made.
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 Ensuring the allocation of adequate OHS resources to cover working methods
and reasonable welfare facilities.
 Ensuring that written instructions are provided in unusual or high-risk situations to

establish working methods and sequences outline potential hazards at each
stage and indicates precautions to be adopted. This requires the preparation of
written assessments.
 Ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that work, once started is carried out
as planned, and that accounts taken of changing or unforeseen conditions as
work proceeds and update the written assessments as necessary and is carried
out in accordance with the OHSMP
 Ensuring that any design calculations for unusual scaffolds. working platforms and
lifts are independently checked.
 Ensuring that Sub-Contractors undertake tool box talks and conduct internal
health and safety audits/inspections.
 Ensuring that there is liaison on Health and Safety matters between the EPC
Contractor and others working on the site by regular Safety talks, distribution of
Safety Bulletins and where necessary Site Meetings with other Sub-Contractors.
 Note any person exceeding or failing to discharge their OHS responsibilities and if
required take disciplinary action or provide an award
 Undertaking regular site OHS tours and inspections and recording OHS
observations

ensuring that the site management teams are made aware of any potentially
 Ensure that all procured material and equipment of any type to have safety
specifications and those specifications are logged and reviewed by the OHSE
Manager
 Encourage the implementation of the Stop Work Authority
 Ensure that site Supervisors are competent and reflect OHS compliance at their
work areas, work activities and through workers
7.3.3. Package Managers, Contract Managers and Supervisors

 Understand the EPC Contractor’s OHS policy, OHSMP and standards ensuring
that they are known by all personnel and contractors
 Consider OHS issues as part of works planning and execution so that they are
carrying out in accordance with the OHSMP requirements
 Understand the OHSMP requirements and standards
 Organizing sites so that work is carried out to the required standard with minimum
risk to employees, other subcontractors, the public, equipment or materials.
 Where necessary, ensure written instructions that include OSH requirements are
issues so that they set out the method of work.
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 Planning and maintaining a tidy site. "A safe site is a tidy site".
 Implementing arrangements with sub-contractors and others on site to avoid

confusion about areas of responsibility for health, safety and welfare.
 Ensure that sub-contractors are aware of their responsibilities for safe working and
that they are not required or permitted to take unnecessary risks. Stop any work if
you consider that there is an imminent risk of serious injury to any person.
 Ensuring all plant and equipment is tested at the statutory intervals and will not be
brought onto site by anyone, including sub-contractors, without the appropriate
certified proof of regular testing.
 Ensuring that adequate supplies of protective clothing and equipment are

maintained on site and that the equipment is suitable.
 Providing tool box talks

 Ensure that any accident on site which results in an injury to any person (not just
employees) and/or damage to plant or equipment is reported and investigated
7.3.4. Project/EPC Contractor and Sub-Contractors OHS Manager

 Develop, implement, maintain, review and improve the EPC Contractor OHSMP
throughout the contract period
 Lead and promote OHS throughout the Project and works as an integral part of
business and operational efficiency.
 Ensure all applicable legal and statutory related OHS are identified and action
plan is drawn for compliance
 Discussion with Client Representative on OHS requirements and issues during the
execution phase and will provide, in a timely manner, all information/resources as
requested
 Supporting Projects team in carrying out selection of subcontractors
 Communication of Objectives and targets to construction team including

subcontractors related to OHS
 Ensure implementation & monitoring of OHS requirements/Plan during the

execution phase
 Ensuring that OHS registers, records and reports are up-to-date and properly filled
in and ensure that they are kept in a safe place. Ensure that copies of regulations
are available and statutory notices are prominently displayed.
 Ensure all personnel, EPC Contractor and sub-contractors are aware of their
responsibilities and that each administers the requirements of this OHSMP.
 Provide liaison and external communication with the Project’s stakeholders and
provide periodic OHS management and performance reports.
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 Represent the EPC Contractor on the EHSL Steering Committee or provide a
delegate
 Arrange and lead OHS meetings and ensure minutes are distributed and action
followed up.
 Leading the investigation of notifiable accidents or dangerous occurrences and

recommending means of preventing re-occurrence.
 Supervising the recording and analysis of information on injuries and ill-health,

assess accident trends and review overall safety performance.

 Managing the OHS team to ensure that support the delivery of the Project’s OHS
objectives and targets
 Undertaking periodic site OHS tours and make reports and recommendations for
improving general site safety.
 Provide advice on OHS matters and training requirements and arrange training
courses if requested. Ensure that adequate Safety Training is provided for all
personnel
 Ensure all personnel and visitors received an approved site OHS induction before
being allowed on site and keep records of site inductions
 Ensure that all firefighting equipment is maintained, fire exits kept clear and fire
drills organized on a regular basis
 Ensure that First Aid facilities are available.
 Keep up to date daily signing in/out register and visitors book. Only site inducted
personnel are allowed on site unsupervised.
 Provide comprehensive safety specifications list to the procurement officer, i.e.

PPE, lanyards, etc
 Conduct an assessment of site and project activities to identify the required

safety signage as per categories, and complete the procurement process as
relevant
7.3.5. Project/EPC Contractor and Sub-Contractors HSE Officers

 Implement, maintain and improve the EPC Contractor OHSMP throughout the
contract period
 Lead and promote OHS throughout the Project and works as an integral part of
business and operational efficiency.
 Ensuring that OHS registers, records and reports are up-to-date and properly filled
in and ensure that they are kept in a safe place. Ensure that copies of regulations
are available and statutory notices are prominently displayed.
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 Monitor and ensure all personnel, EPC Contractor and sub-contractors are aware
of their responsibilities and that each administers the requirements of this OHSMP.
 Support the provision of tool box talks and deliver induction training
 Report all notifiable accidents or dangerous occurrences and support the

investigation

 Undertaking daily and periodic site OHS tours and make reports and
recommendations for improving general site safety.
 Provide advice on OHS matters to construction personnel
7.3.6. All personnel

 Understand, work in accordance and support the Project’s OHS policy, OHSMP
and standards
 Report any accident or damage, however minor, to the OHS Manager.
 Suggesting ways of eliminating hazards and improving working methods.
 Warning new employees, particularly young people, of known hazards and OHS
procedures.
 To take reasonable care for the safety of themselves and others.
 Do not start work that is unsafe and STOP and report work that is unsafe.
 Correctly use all work and personal protective equipment in accordance with
instructions and training received and not to interfere with or misuse such
equipment.
 Do not place yourself or others in danger
7.3.7. Visitors
 Receive a OHS induction before entering the site in order to understand and
support the Project’s OHS policy, OHSMP and standards
 Follow the site rules at all times
 Stay with the Project person who is guiding you around site.
 Do not place yourself in danger
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8. OHS AWARENESS AND TRAINING
The EPC Contractor shall ensure that all personnel working on site have the required
competence to do so without putting the OHS guidelines and workers safety at significant risk.
Competence will be assessed before starting work by checking of education and
experience. The OHS Manager in consultation with Construction Manager or his designate is
responsible for providing and maintain the records for OHS training to the new & existing
personnel. The EPC Contractor will undertake a OHS training needs analysis to support the
development and implementation of the OHS training program. The FMC’s OHS Guideline’s
Appendix 3 will be use for the template of the training needs analysis. The OHS training
program will include the following.
8.1. Induction Training for Project Personnel

The EPC Contractor will ensure that all personnel before entering the site and starting work
will receive an OHS induction. The issuing of photo identification for site access will only be
done after OHS induction has been completed.
Subcontractors will liaise with the EPC Contractor OHS Manager to arrange OHS induction so
that a request for induction is to be submitted 24 hours prior to date that induction is required.
The EPC Contractor will provide a dedicated OHS training facility and will keep it in good
order.
The OHS Induction training shall include, and not be limited to, the following topics
 OHS Policy
 Project Introduction
 General safety rules to be followed at site including housekeeping and heat

stress
 Alcohol and drugs being a dismissible offence and monitored by random testing
 Safety signs, PPE usage, toolbox talks
 Risk Assessment, Method Statements and Hazards control covering at least
 Working at height
 Scaffolding tag system.
 Electricity.
 PTW
 Incident reporting
 Disciplinary and award procedures.
 Emergency preparedness measures, evacuation route and assembly points
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 Emergency Contact details
Records related to induction training shall be maintained and acceptance form shall be
signed by all personnel.
8.2. Visitor OHS Induction

All visitors, vendors, service providers, etc. must receive a summary OHS Induction before
being permitted to enter the site. Visitors must be accompanied by a suitable representative
at all times and are not allowed to perform any work whatsoever. A register of visitor
inductions will be maintained. The contents of the visitor induction shall include:
 Overview of the project
 Overview of main OHS hazards.
 OHS site rules
 PPE
 Emergency contacts and walkways
 What to do in the case of an emergency
8.3. Ongoing OHS Training and Awareness

A OHS training program and specialty courses should be provided, as needed, to ensure that
personnel are aware of specific hazards of individual work assignments. Training should
generally be provided to management, supervisors, workers, and visitors to areas of risks and
hazards.
The EPC Contractor and its subcontractor shall provide continue OHS training for the workers
under its control, so they know how to carry out new tasks, meeting the necessary control
measures, and/or to improve their competence and awareness in OHS matters. A register of
OHS training will be kept.
Site specific formal or informal OHS training will be given on a weekly basis and will be carried
out by the subcontractors OHS and Supervision team. A OHS meeting will be held to share
the lessons learnt from any serious incident or accident that happened on site.
The ongoing OHS training program shall cover, as relevant, and not limited to:
 Risk assessment and control measures to be implemented regarding equipment,

facilities, process, operations, maintenance, inspection procedures, etc.
 Handling & use of flammable gasses, liquids or toxic materials.
 Confined Spaces.
 Use of PPE
 Working at height.
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 Hot work.
 Fire-fighting.
 Lifting operations, etc.
8.4. Pre-job safety meeting and Tool box talks

Worksite pre-job meeting shall be held prior to the commencement of work each day and at
regular intervals thereafter as required by the nature of work, potential hazards and
necessary safe precautions. All pre-job safety meeting/toolbox talks shall be documented,
and records shall be maintained. Intention of pre-start meeting/toolbox talk is to increase
awareness of the risk and hazards with respective activities. It explains the importance of PPE
usage, safety with tools and other safety related topics and is a powerful tool to interact with
workers to:
 Manage and communicate essential OHS information
 Ensuring OHS awareness is maintained throughout the project period
 To collect information on any hazards , near miss and incident information
The pre-job safety meeting/tool box talk at the start of each shift shall cover and discuss in
the workers own language the following:
 The work plan to understand the works to be under taken
 Review & Communicate the Hazards and Risk associated with respective
activities
 A safety related simple exercise and safety message
 Discuss and agree the specific control methods and OHS precautions to be
followed
 Ensure the correct PPE is availble and in good condition
 What to do in an emergency
Appendix B: List of Toolbox talks contains suggestions for toolbox talk and pre-start meeting
topics.
8.5. Specific training and competence

The EPC Contractor shall ensure that its personnel and subcontractors undertaking specialist
and/or high-risk activities are trained and competent. The EPC Contractor shall prevent
unskilled or unqualified personnel from undertaking the activities listed below and will
implement disciplinary action when this rule is broken.
A certificate of competence is required to perform any of the following tasks or functions:
 Drivers –Driver’s License as required per code and type vehicle
 User of an aerial work platform.
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 Crane operator.
 Forklift truck driver
 Rigger – banksman.
 Fire Fighter/ Officer.
 Scaffold Inspector
 Person carrying out NDTs (Non-Destructive Tests).
 Person carrying out high-pressure testing of pipes/ vessels.
 Confined Space Safety Watcher.
 Electrical work
 Welding and gas cutting
 Scaffolding Supervisor
 First Aider
 Excavation inspector
 Any other required by Law and/or as an outcome of an assessment or finding

recommendation
These personnel should in possession of the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge
and experience and documented evidence of competency/authorisation
All certificates shall be documented, and records shall be maintained.
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9. MANAGEMENT OF SUBCONTRACTORS
The EPC Contractor expects and shall demand the same level of OHS management and
performance from its subcontractors as it does from its own employees. In particular:
 All sub-contractors are required and expected to comply with the Project OHSMP,
local legislation and contractual obligations.
 The EPC Contractor will monitor all its contractors' personnel and subcontractors
understanding and compliance with this OHSMP and all applicable laws and
contractual obligations.
 The EPC Contractor shall carry out periodic OHS inspections and/or audits on the
subcontractor’s OHS management and performance, at least monthly, to ensure
that their OHS plan is being implemented and maintained.
 Subcontractors and their personnel are to comply with all reasonable instructions
and directions given to them by the EPC Contractor.
 Subcontractors are required appoint and assign dedicated and competent OHS
personnel such that the ratio of workers to dedicated competent OHS personnel
shall not exceed 1:40 (one to forty) for the Project as whole. A OHS representative
shall be deputed once the workforce count reaches 15.
 Subcontractors are required to submit, to the EPC Contractor for review and
approval, their OHSMP that covers their works. The Subcontractors’ OHSMP shall
comply with the Project OHSMP as a minimum. In case of any discrepancy, the
EPC Contractor’s OHSMP requirements shall prevail at all times.
 Before contracting and starting work, subcontractors’ OHS management and

past performance shall be evaluated by the EPC Contractor’s Contract
Manager and HSE Manager or delegated personnel. The evaluation shall include
assessing the adequacy of the Subcontractor’s proposed OHSMP, maturity of
their safety management culture, recent experience between the EPC
Contractor and subcontractor, similar work experience by the subcontractor,
historical OHS performance, number and competence of proposed OHS
personnel.
 If a subcontractor with inadequate HSE performance must be utilized by the EPC

Contractor, then the EPC Contractor shall:
- Provide a written resolution plan to improve subcontractor’s HSE performance.

- Provide additional resources and assistance to assure compliance with
minimum expectations.
- Costs of these additional requirements will be borne by the sub-contractor.
 After the awarding of the contract, a Project HSE Kick-off meeting will be held
and shall be attended by key personnel of both parties including: (but not limited
with) Project Managers, Construction Managers and OHS Manager. The meeting
agenda will include, at least:
- Project OHS Objectives and Targets

- Project OHS standards and expectations
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- OHS Leadership
- Key Performance Indicators
- Contractual OHS requirements and the OHSMP
- OHS Induction, Training and Awareness
- Key OHS processes including Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS)
reviews and Permit to Work
- Driving & Transportation
- Information Sharing, Meetings, Communications and Reporting
- HSE Observations and Incident Reporting
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10. OHS COMMUNICATIONS & MEETINGS
The EPC Contractor will make certain that the OHS communication system is setup to provide
Management, Supervisors and workers with up-to-date information OHS requirements and
issues. This communication system provides an opportunity for review of KPI, participation,
involvement, feedback, and HSE awareness for all personnel. The OHS communication
program will consist of the following elements.
10.1. Project Language

All personnel and contractors shall use the project’s official language for written
communication. The EPC Contractor and every contractor shall ensure that all technical
personnel and all those persons with relevant positions/responsibilities (from foreman upwards)
has a good level of proficiency in the official language of the project.
All signposting, warnings, written communications/safety alerts, training and training materials,
instructions, etc., shall be written in English, Arabic and all other languages used by more
than 20% of the work force
When necessary, contractors shall provide an interpreter when translation of verbal/written

communications is required. This is particularly important with regards to:
 Site HSE plan
 Method statements
 Risk assessments
 Procedures and operational controls
 PTW and LO/TO procedures and authorizations
 Toolbox talks, and any similar method of massive communication
 Unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, near misses and incident reporting
 Signs and warning notices
10.2. OHS Management and Committee Meetings

Regular meetings to discuss and review OHS management and performance and
disseminate information will be held by the EPC Contractor, the subcontractors and the
Project stakeholders. The table below provides the program for OHS meetings and
information sharing detailing frequency, attendees, chairperson, and agendas. Minutes of
meeting will be recorded for all OHS meetings
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10.3. Bulletin Boards, OHS Notices and Signs
The EPC Contractor and the subcontractors shall set up around the Site a suitable and
sufficient number of bulletin boards exclusively dedicated to OHS matters. These notice
boards will be erected in key areas (offices, mess areas, etc.). As a minimum, OHS notice
boards will be set up at the front gates to the plots, the entrance halls of all main
administration offices and the entrance to the worker accommodation area.
The Project OHS Committee is responsible for developing and promoting OHS awareness and
safe work practices as well as makes recommendations to management that will improve
compliance performance as well as the health and safety of the workers on the project.
OHS safety signs will be available and installed as per risk assessments and good practices.
Signs will confirm to international standards and text will confirm to the project languages as
describe above. Appendix D: Examples of OHS Signs provides guidance on international
OHS signage.
11. OHS MONITORING AND REPORTING

The EPC Contractor’s team lead by the OHS Manager shall continuously monitor HSE
management, compliance and performance of all personnel and subcontractors and
prepare periodic reports.
The EPC Contractor will develop and implement a program of monitoring and reporting
activities based on a risk profile. Each contractor and subsequent sub-contractors shall
develop their own schedule of monitoring activities and shall submit this to the EPC
Contractor for review. Monitoring activities may be carried out jointly or separately; the
selection criteria and frequency of activity will be primarily based on risk. Monitoring reports
shall include a list of the identified risks and non-compliances and the measures taken to
control them and a tracking mechanism to ensure close out of items as part of the Project’s
non-conformance management process.
The OHS monitoring program shall consist of the activities included in the table below.
Table 11-1 OHS Monitoring Activities

Activity OHS Focus Frequency Lead by Participants Forms
OHS Good/Poor Continuous OHS Team All personnel OHSO report
Observations OHS practices (see
Appendix E)
PPE check PPE Daily Supervisor All personnel OHSO report
before
starting
work
Occupational, Health & Safety Management Plan 21

High risk Electrical systems Daily Supervisor, All personnel Checklists
activities, and equipment, before competent and
areas and confined spaces starting persons and OHSO report
equipment working at height, work HSE Engineer
inspections scaffolds, cranes,
material handling
vehicles,
excavations.
OHS Tours Housekeeping, Daily OHS Team Work Package OHSO report
OHS Managers, OSH Tour
management Supervisors notes, NCR
OHS Housekeeping, Daily Project Work Package OHSO report
Manager OHS Director or Managers, OSH Tour
Walks through management Construction Supervisors notes, NCR
Manager
OHS Formal risk-based Weekly OHS Team Work Package Inspection
Inspections assessment of Managers, Checklist
OHS Supervisors based on
management of OHSMP
a technical issue, supported by
area or report and
contractor NCR
OHS Formal risk-based Monthly Project Work Package Inspection
Manager assessment of Director or Managers, Checklist
Inspections OHS Construction Supervisors based on
management of Manager OHSMP
a technical issue, supported by
area or report and
contractor NCR
Office Safety Review of office Monthly OHS Team Office Inspection
OHS Personnel Checklist
based on
OHSMP
supported by
report and
NCR
OHS Audits Formal risk based Quarterly OHS Team Work Package Audit
OHS systems Managers, Checklist
audit a Supervisors based on
management OHSMP
element, supported by
technical issue, report and
area or NCR
contractor
Health Formal health 6-Monthly OHS Team Subcontractor Health
Surveillance assessment of OHS Team Surveillance
Inspections personnel Checklist
based on
OHSMP
supported by
report and
NCR

An environment must be created to facilitate OHS Observation and near miss reporting that
is non-threatening or will result in negative consequences for the reporting person. Personnel
that report a OHSO/near miss should be encouraged to provide their name in case
additional follow up is needed. However, there may be instances where a OHSO report will
be submitted anonymously. OHSO is an important leading indicator that will be actively
encouraged and tracked by the EPC Contractor.
Table 11-2 Periodic OHS Reports
OHS Report OHS Focus Frequency Prepared by Reviewed by Forms

OHS Good/Poor Continuous All personnel OHS Team OHSO
Observations OHS practices report (see
Appendix
E)
Subcontractor Contract OHS Weekly Subcontractor EPC EPC
Weekly OHS management OHS Manager Contractor Contractor
report and OHS Manager template
performance
EPC Contractor Project OHS Weekly EPC EPC EPC
Weekly OHS management Contractor Contractor Contractor
report and OHS Manager Construction template
performance Manager
Subcontractor Contract OHS Monthly Subcontractor EPC EPC
Monthly OHS management OHS Manager Contractor Contractor
report and OHS Manager template
performance
EPC Contractor Project OHS Monthly EPC EPC EPC
Monthly OHS management Contractor Contractor Contractor
report and OHS Manager Project template
performance Director
Board of Summary of Quarterly OHS Manager Project Client
Director’s OHS Project’s past Director template
Reports quarter’s OHS
management
and
performance

12. DISCIPLINARY AND AWARD PROGRAMS
The EPC Contractor shall establish a OHS disciplinary and award program to control
undesirable behaviour and reward positive performance and behaviour. All disciplinary
actions and awards will be reported and discussed at the regular OHS meetings to take the
necessary monitoring actions.
12.1. Disciplinary Code

Discipline measures for persons violating OHS rules and standards as per the OHS MP will be
taken on a sliding scale depending on the severity of the violation/irregularity and the
frequency of occurrence. The EPC Contractor’s OHS Manager shall notify the person who
violated the OHS MP and their employee in a written communication. The disciplinary code
applies to all persons and consist of four levels as follows:
Format of
Description Warning Penalty
No penalty if violation was not one of the 10 life rules.
Written or verbal
1st Offence If violation was related to gross misconduct, negligence, ignoring
warning
PTW or one of the life rules then consider 1-day suspension
2nd
Written warning Temporary suspension 1- 3 days
Offence
3rd Offence Written warning Temporary suspension – 3-5 days
4th Offence Dismissal Dismissal from the project
A disciplinary Yellow, Amber Red card system will be implemented related to the use of
mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (helmet, goggles, gloves, safety shoes,) for repeat
offenders.
Description Penalty
1st Card – Yellow Warning
2nd Card – Amber ½ -1-day suspension
3rd Card - Red Dismissal from the project
12.2. Drug and Alcohol Testing

The EPC Contractor will implement a drug and alcohol testing program to make certain that
personnel on site are not working under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. A random
drug and alcohol testing program will be established in coordination with the FMC’s OHS
team. Random testing of a sample of at least 5 personnel will be undertaken at least
monthly and the results discussed at the monthly OHS management meeting. As drugs and
alcohol abuse is a dismissible offence, any person found to be under the influence of drugs
or alcohol will be given a red card (see above) and dismissed from the project

12.3. Reward and Incentive Scheme
The EPC Contractor will establish a OHS reward and incentive scheme to promote, support
and champion good OHS practices. Potential recipients of awards and rewards will be
identified via the OHS Observation system.
Rewards will be nominated by the OHS Manager and decided upon at the monthly Project
OHS Committee meeting. Awards will be made monthly plus at the end of the project for
the best OHS person and contractor. In addition, the Project Director supported by the OHS
Manager and Construction Manager can decide to award sport rewards for exceptional
OHS behaviour or performance.
13. MANAGEMENT OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

All findings from OSH Observations, tours, inspections and audits shall be tracked, monitored
to close out and communicated with contractors and reported to management. All OHS
non-conformance reports (NCR) will be managed according to the EPC Contractor’s quality
management and internal audit procedure.
All serious and major OHS findings shall be formally communicated in writing to the relevant
subcontractor and shall include:
 Unique number for the finding
 Date of finding
 Detailed description of the finding
 Related photographs if there is any
 Requested corrective actions
 Declaration of Stop Work Order if there is any
 Target closure dates for the items
 Signatures
HSE observation and Non-Conformity Reports shall be considered as direct instruction to

subcontractors and all instructions in the report shall be followed without any delay by the all
contractors. Not following an OHS instruction will be treated as major non-conformance will
be disciplined and remedied according to the contract.
14. MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE

The EPC Contractor shall implement a Management of Change (MoC) procedure that will
ensure that temporary and permanent changes to OHS systems and procedures and project
changes that can affect the OHS performance of equipment, plans or works are controlled
by a formal review and approval process. The MoC process will be led by the Engineering

Manager supported by the construction, contracts and OHS managers as relevant. The
MoC process will adhere to the EPC Contractor quality management system’s process and
procedure. All OHS related changes shall be supported by:
 A OHS risk assessment that covers all impacted by the change.
 A work plan that clearly specifies the timescale for the change and any control
measures to be implemented regarding:
- Equipment, facilities and processes.

- Operations, maintenance, inspection procedures.
- Training, personnel and communication.
- Documentation.
- Authorization of the complete work plan by the responsible person(s).

15. DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS
MANAGEMENT
OHS documentation and records will be managed in accordance with the Project’s quality
management system and processes. This will ensure that all OHS documentation and
records are:
 available and suitable for use, where and when it is needed;
 uniquely identified in a systematic manner
 adequately protected from loss of confidentiality, improper use, or loss of integrity.
Appendix I: List of Controlled OHS Documents and Records details the OHS documentation
that shall be managed by the EPC Contractor and subcontractors.
16. INCIDENT REPORTING & INVESTIGATION

The EPC Contractor has a policy of investigating, analyzing and reporting accidents and
incidents (including high potential near misses), plus following up to close out with corrective
and preventative actions when and where applicable.
The person(s) directly involved in the incident or, if this is not possible, any witnesses of the
incident must report incidents to their supervisor or manager without delay.
Investigations shall be carried out by competent personnel from the EPC Contractor and its
subcontractors, and any investigation can be attended by the client representative. When
an incident has resulted in harm or property damage then an Incident report shall be
completed by the person(s) witnessing the event and the local OHS Engineer. A first
investigation of the incident shall be performed immediately after its occurrence. Appendix F:
Incident Investigation Form has a template for documenting the incident and the
investigation. Fatal and Lost Time Incidents will be formally investigated by a team former
and lead by the Construction and OHS Managers.
Accident and incident reports provide useful information to management to prevent

accidents recurring and as a basis for information to be shared during tool-box talks and
other training activities.
Incidents shall be notified to the EPC Contract and FMS guidelines which require and shall
include:
 Immediate verbal notification.
 Notification to client verbally followed by a notification email within the same

working day.

 Provision of an initial incident report within 2 working days of the incident, and a
RCA to the client, followed by
 The provision of the final incident report and root cause analysis for LTIs within 14
working days of the incident to the client.

17. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
An Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan for emergencies will be prepared,
implemented, maintained and periodically tested by the EPC Contractor OHS Manager and
all Subcontractors. The EPR plan will include the analysis of all potential emergency situations
that may arise and proposed prevention and response measures and procedures.
The ERP plan is to be periodically reviewed and updated, at least every three months, to
keep aligned with the construction phase and site arrangements.
The EPC Contractor and subcontractors must communicate the EPR to all personnel and
include an overview in the OHS induction.
The emergency response process is as follows:
 The person who discovers an emergency situation or incident must raise the
alarm.
 Local OHS Officer supported by Supervisors and OHS Manager rapidly assess the
situation and any possible casualties, and telephone the emergency services as
required.
 In the event of an evacuation warning signal is given, all personnel will meet in
their designated meeting point.
 Each contractor is to check their personnel, and if there are unaccounted

persons must immediately inform to the Site HSE Manager.
 If safe to do so, a trained emergency response and rescue team will be mobilize
to look for missing persons.
 The EPC Contractor and subcontractors will support the local emergency
services and provide unrestricted access to the incident area.
 Once the situation has been made safe and normalized, the OHS Manager and
Construction Manager will review the site.
 If it is safe to do so, the EPC Contractor will issue a “safe to return to work” signal
and personnel may only then resume work
 After an incident, a full investigation will be conducted.
18. OHS HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK

MANAGEMENT
18.1. Hazard identification and Risk Assessment Methodology
The EPC Contractor will follow good international practices for the identification and
management of project risks. The standards to be adopted and followed are:
 from http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/risk-assessment-and-policy-template.doc

The following paragraphs provide a summary of the process that the EPC Contractor
has established project-wide to systematically undertake hazard identification and
risk assessment and control measures to cover all the works. The methodology is
aimed at minimizing the risks by reducing the likelihood (probability) and/or severity
(consequences) of incidents. The process has four steps, namely:
 Identification of potential hazards related to activities
 Evaluation of risk (risk ranking)
 Implementation of management and control measure to reduce risk
 Re-evaluation of residual risk to assess effectiveness of proposed mitigation

measures
When determining controls, or considering changes to existing controls, consideration shall

be given to reducing the risks according to the following hierarchy:
 Elimination (physically remove the hazard, for example bringing works to be done
at height down to ground level for pre-assembly);
 Reduction/Substitution (replace the hazard for example using water-based

solvents and paints in place of products that contain volatile organic
compounds)
 Isolation (contain the hazard by, for example using guards on rotating machinery)
 Engineering controls (control using devices and equipment which includes

double hand switches for rebar bending machines,)
 Procedural controls (implement safe system of work and OHS procedures)
 Personal protective equipment (use PPE).
 Discipline (enforce discipline)
The rating for likelihood and severity of occurrence are as below.
Score Likelihood Severity

1 Rarely – once in the project life cycle Zero Injuries / Effect
2 Occasional -six monthly 1st Aid/minor loss
3 Periodic – monthly Medical Treatment/Some Loss
4 Frequently- weekly LTI/Significant loss
5 Continuous - Daily Fatality / Major Effect
The risk rating matrix is as below with the rating being the product of severity times likelihood
Likelihood
Severity 1 2 3 4 5 Legend:
T: tolerable risk
1 1T 2T 3T 4T 5 AA
AA: As low as reasonably
2 2T 4T 6 AA 8 AA 10 AA practicable and controlled
3 3T 6 AA 9 AA 12 I 15 I

4 4 AA 8 AA 12 I 16 I 20 I I: Intolerable
5 5 AA 12 I 15 I 20 I 25 I
By example the risk rating matrix can be used to assess the risk form is for Manual handling
that can lead to muscular skeletal strains and injury, damage to property.
The likelihood of occurrence is frequently which scores 4.
The probable severity of injury is a medical treatment case which scores 3.
So the risk rating of manual handling is 4x3=12 which is an Intolerable risk. The outcome is that
the current unmanaged practices need to be reduced by implementing the hierarchy of
control including safe work procedures
18.2. Project Risk Register

Based on the preliminary hazard and risk assessment, the OHS manager will maintain a
register to address the project’s OHS risks. These shall be periodically reviewed and after
incidents, or complaint from local, regulatory bodies including surrounding community.
Appendix G: Project Level Risk Assessment contains the initial risk assessment for the most
common and foreseeable activities. This register is live document that will be reviewed and
updated throughout the life of the project. The control measures are the basis for details
contained in the next section on control measures and standards.
The register is available to all personnel and will be posted on the OHS notice board in the
entrance of the project management office.
18.3. Task and Activity Risk Assessment and Method Statements

The EPC Contractor and all subcontractors will undertake risk assessments and develop
method statements (RAMS) for tasks and activities. The method statements (MS) will detail
the steps necessary to perform each task, highlighting tools, staff involved, materials to be
used and any other special procedures needed to perform the task. MS will be reviewed by
the EPC Contractor before work commences.
The EPC Contractor and subcontractors must use the Method Statements work steps to
identify hazards capable of adversely affecting the health and safety of persons or damage
to property or to the environment and adequate mitigation measures to be implemented to
reduce these risks. These Risk Assessments must be reviewed regularly to determine the
efficiency of the assessment and if deficiencies are detected, the correct controls and
mitigations are to be applied and implemented. This must not be a paper exercise. All Risk
Assessments will be reviewed by the EPC Contractor before work commences.
Risk shall be evaluated considering the probability of accidents occurring and the severity of
injuries in the case of potential accidents.

Risk assessments shall be reviewed whenever new activities start in any workshop or
construction site or when working methods change or when a new risk is detected by regular
safety inspection.
Risk assessments shall be planned, carried out and used as a tool for preventing harmful
effects on people, the environment or material assets. The risk rating shall be completed as
detailed above.
Even if it is not possible to eliminate all risks connected with the scope of work, risk-reducing
measures shall whenever possible follow up the assessments.
For the risk assessment will be completed used the form in Appendix H: Risk Assessment Form.
It will be will be available at the point of task where employees are conducting the work.
Each worker must sign on the back of the RA which is in effect the job safety analysis. Where
a task can impact on other tasks adjacent to the area/process the other team leader should
also sign each other’s JSA in addition to Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) assessment.
18.4. Method statements (MS) review/acceptance

Every MS will be requested to be delivered by each contractor within a reasonable period of
time (typically 14 days) before their arrival to the site and will be reviewed by all interested
parties in EPC Contractor (normally the discipline manager, the work supervisor and OHS
department, although any other group or person could be included in the process when
necessary). Once all involved parties have agreed and satisfied with the contents (technical
and H&S related) the MS will be accepted as “good to proceed”.
Every MS must include the following as basic contents:
 Cover sheet including the signatures of the author, at least one reviser and one
approver. There should be space for revisions control with dates stated on them
as necessary.
 An index and a general summary of the activity
 A “terms of reference/abbreviations” section
 A description of the full process, including all technical information / method

statements / programme.
 A description of the vehicles, vessels, plant, machinery, tools and any other
equipment to be used during the activity
 A complete risk assessment using a comprehensive methodology, covering every

stage of the process.
 A section containing all the safety measures to be implemented to control all the
identified hazards/risks (this section must not include PPE)
 A list of the PPE to be used

 An emergency response section –as applicable- including any specific
procedure (s) to be followed by all those involved in the activity.
 Any documentation regarding personnel qualifications, certifications, inspection

certificates, third party inspection registers, and any document covering the
technical and performance certifications required for all personnel and
equipment (including power generation, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical
tools) necessary to perform the activity in the safest possible way.
18.5. Interface management

Given the fact that two or more jobs being performed within the same area at the same
time will affect each other in different ways and could generate hazardous situations,
interfaces are a major concern. Hence, an Interface Management Process (IMP) will be set
in place by the EPC Contractor Construction Manager to ensure that every identified
interface is properly assessed and managed. The main goal of this is to prevent the
accumulation of hazards within the same area or system via the analysis of each work
(scheduled or unscheduled) against the other activities going on in order to assign priority
and relevance to each one, then taking proper decisions about coordination and planning.
IMP and SIMOPS will be an agenda item at the weekly construction planning meeting.
Interface management is based on available information (method statements); interface

identification, assessment and classification resulting from the planning; Permit to Work
management, planning, assignment of adequate resources and preparation of each
activity and specific controls, as required.
19. OHS CONTROL MEASURES, MANAGEMENT

AND STANDARDS
19.1. Standards for OHS Management and Control
As per the EPC Contract, the EPC Contractor will use the following OHS standards as
benchmarks for good practices. The guidance contained in these public domain and freely
available publications are the references for the Project’s OHS management and control
measures. The OHS team will make copies available to project and contractor personnel for
reference and use.
 GE 700 guidance (Construction site safety) (http://ge700.co.uk/),
- Construction Site Safety (GE 700/14)

- Construction Site Safety Environment Book (GE 700Es/14)
- Construction Environmental Manual (CENVMAN)
- The storage of flammable liquids in containers, HSG51, 2015
- Guidance on permit-to-work systems: A guide for the petroleum, chemical
and allied industries, HSG250, 2005
- The safe isolation of plant and equipment, HSG253, 2006

- Personal protective equipment at work (Second edition), L25, 2005
- Safe work in confined spaces:L101 2014
 UK Environmental Agency
- Choosing and using oil storage tanks, PPG2: prevent pollution, 15 April 2014
- Choosing and using oil separators, PPG3: prevent pollution, 1 April 2006
- Storing and handling drums and intermediate bulk containers, PPG26, 15 April
2014
These publications should be read in parallel with the overview information and guidelines
provided in the next sections.
19.2. Safe work practices

Safe work practices (SWP) are set of guidelines or "Do's and Don'ts on how the manage and
control the hazards arising from common tasks and activities. All personnel are to know,
understand and follow the SWP and hazard control measures that pertain to their specific
work tasks. Training should be performed in any area that the supervisors and/or employees
deems appropriate. Training should include a theoretical and practical component as
outlined in the safety trainings.
19.3. Stop Work

All personnel have the authority and right to stop their work or others work based on
observing or becoming aware of conditions or behaviors that threaten danger or imminent
danger to person(s), equipment or the environment. Situations that typically lead to stop
work order include, but are not limited to the following:
 Alarms and/or emergency situations

 Change in conditions
 Changes to scope of work or work plan
 Equipment used incorrectly
 Lack of knowledge, understanding or information
 Near-miss incident
 Unsafe conditions
 Unsafe behaviour
A stop work situation will be managed using the following six steps:
1. Stop – a person who becomes aware of a dangerous situation immediately initiates a

stop work intervention with the person(s) potentially at risk. When there is a supervisor
near by then they should lead the stop work process, The stop work action should be
clearly identify as a stop work action to avoid any aggression and unwanted
consequences
2. Notify the affected personnel and supervision of the stop work action and if required stop
other work activities that may be affected. Make the area(s) as safe as possible by
removing personnel and stabilizing the situation.
3. Investigate and discuss the situation and come to an agreement on the stop work action.
If all parties come to an agreement the condition or behavior is safe to proceed without
modifications, (e.g. the initiator was unaware of certain information or circumstances),

the affected persons should show appreciation to the SWA initiator for their concern and
then resume work. The SWA is complete at this point and no further steps are needed.
4. Record & Correct: If it is determined and agreed the SWA is valid, a near miss report will
be completed. The condition(s) or behavior(s) that pose threats or imminent danger to
person(s), equipment or the environment must be resolved before restarting work. Work
will be suspended until a proper resolution is achieved. Changes to the affected area(s)
will be done based on the near miss report form. The affected area(s) will then be
inspected by the HSE Manager or Officer to verify completeness of the modifications and
to verify all safety issues have been properly resolved.
5. Resume work by personnel with a restart order from the team supervisor. All affected
employees and contractors will be notified of what corrective actions were implemented
and that work will recommence by completing a tool box talk.
6. 6. Follow-Up and learn lessons to prevent repeat of the situation. The OHS Manager will
collate all stop work orders for review and discussion at weekly and monthly OHS
meetings.
The HSE Manager and Project Director are responsible for resolving any conflicts,
disagreements and differences in opinions in stop work orders and safe to return to work
orders. As part of the safety first philosophy there is no retribution for doing a stop work order
in good faith even if it is deemed unnecessary. Personnel must not feel apprehensive to act
on their obligation to initiate a stop work action and this will be included in the induction
training
19.4. Housekeeping
Housekeeping is the act of keeping the working environment cleared of all unnecessary
waste, thereby providing a first-line of defence against accidents and injuries. The EPC
Contractor and its subcontractors shall understand and accept that improper housekeeping
is the primary hazard in any construction site and ensure that a high degree of housekeeping
is always maintained. Housekeeping is the responsibility of all site personnel, and line
management commitment shall be demonstrated during site tours.
Subcontractors shall create a team of housekeeping personnel. This group shall ensure daily
cleaning at work sites and surrounding areas and maintain a log of works.
Housekeeping standards for a clean, tidy and orderly site will be based on the 5S
methodology and will, amongst other actions, be maintained by:
 Keeping walkways and stairways always free of tripping hazards such as trailing
cables, building materials and waste. This is especially important for emergency
routes.
 Making sure that all flammable waste materials (such as packaging and timber
offcuts) are cleared away regularly to reduce fire risks
 Keeping inside floor areas clean and dry
 Outdoor footpaths should be level and firm and should not be used for storing
materials.
 All sub-contractors are to appoint a competent Stacking and Storage Supervisor

to supervise the stacking and storage activities.

 Materials and supplies shall be stored in locations that will not block access ways
and arranged to permit easy cleaning of the area.
 All hoses, cables, extension cords and similar materials shall be located, arranged
and grouped so that they will not block any access way and will permit easy
cleaning and maintenance.
 Tools, hoses, extension cords, chokers, welding leads, etc. are to be properly
rolled up and stored when not in use. All such equipment shall be routed out of
walkways and traffic.
 Cords and leads should be suspended at least 2 m overhead.
 Stockpiles shall be stable and organized. Pipes shall be well wedged.
 Designating storage areas for all equipment, plant, materials, waste, flammable
substances (e.g. foam plastics, flammable liquids and gases such as propane)
and hazardous substances (e.g. pesticides and timber treatment chemicals).
 Flammable materials shall be stored away from other materials and protected
from accidental ignition.
 Do not store materials where they obstruct access routes or where they could
interfere with emergency escape, e.g. do not store flammable materials under
staircases or near to doors or fire exits
 Safety containers shall be provided for flammable or harmful substances with

contents plainly marked. Separate containers shall be provided for different
types of refuse, i.e. oily rags, steel, waste paper, lumber, etc.
 Eating and drinking will only take place in designated areas. Trash containers
shall be placed adjacent to all drinking water locations and areas used for
employees for lunch and/or break areas.
 Welders shall have waste tins for electrodes, disks, etc.
 Housekeeping activities shall be undertaken every day, at the end of work,

leaving work areas clean and tidy. Besides, if necessary, every Friday the
contractor and subcontractors will perform thoroughly housekeeping.
19.5. Personal protective equipment (PPE)

The Project’s minimum and mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all people
entering the site includes helmet, safety shoes, safety glasses/goggles, high visibility waistcoat
(or similar) and long sleeve shirt and trousers. All safety equipment shall me the CE standards
and have the quality mark.
Subcontractors shall at all times maintain a minimum of 10% spare PPE's and safety
appliances for review during OHS.
The Contractor shall ensure that personnel inspect PPE prior to use. Such inspections shall
include identifying obvious signs of wear, tears, holes, cracks, or leaks, the proper function of
closures, the status of seams. Any PPE found to have excessive wear, tears, punctures, or any
defect of any nature shall be discarded and replaced with new PPE. All personnel are

responsible for the safe storage and maintenance of P.P.E. provided. Supervisors are
responsible for training their teams on the correct use and maintenance of PPE.
Additional Personal Protective Equipment/Clothing may be required as per RAs. These could
include:
Employees working with or assisting in handling molten materials or reactive

chemicals will wear a full-face shield in addition to their safety glasses and
Eye and Face
hand/body protection.
Protection
When grinding, cutting or burning, a face shield is required.
When welding, a welding hood and lens equipped is to be used.
Special Gloves are required when handling Acid, Working with electricity,
Hand Protection Extreme Heat, etc.
Refer to the material safety data sheet regarding suitable safety gloves.
Hearing Protection is required in designated Areas or when using such
Ear Protection equipment as a Jackhammer, Chipping Gun, Grinder, etc.
Areas where the level of noise is higher than85 dB).
Respiratory are required in designated areas and/or when performing
Respiratory specific tasks
Protection When respiratory protection is required, additional training will be given to
the employees.
Di electric safety shoes
Commissioning &
Anti-flash 6.6kv wiz
HV work
Fire resistance coverall

Full body harnesses - Fall Protection/Tie-Off
The Project has a “100% tie-off policy” for fall hazards at all times, with no exceptions. A full
body harness and (shock absorbing) lanyard are required to be used when working at height
– usually at two meters or more above ground or floor level - except when permanent guard
rails are in place. Fall Protection shall also be used when working from motorized lifts, crane
suspended baskets, all scaffolds, portable ladders, etc.
 Store harness by hanging them up or placing them loosely in a

clean, dry, container free from harmful fumes or corrosive agents.
Employees shall inspect harnesses and lanyards before each use
and adjust for proper fit.
 Tying knots in a lanyard for the purpose of shorting the lanyard is

prohibited
 Always attach the lanyard to the strongest available anchor

point (beam, 10 cm pipe, etc.). Do not attach it to a conduit,
small pipe or other weak material, which is not capable of
supporting the load of a fall. Tie-off points shall be overhead - or - at least waist
high.
 Permission is required from your supervisor before using wire slings to wrap around
pipe or beams to connect your lanyard.
19.6. Hand tools and equipment use and inspection

All handheld power tools and equipment (i.e. grinder, drill, welding machine etc.) and
bench power tools (i.e. bench grinder etc.) as listed below shall be controlled and
maintained as part of an formal program. The program consists of periodic inspections (at
least quarterly) which are scheduled and documented in inspection registers and enable all
equipment to identifiable with colour coded and dated inspection stickers.
The following behaviours are prohibited:
 Using the Tools inappropriately: Using pliers or wrenches as hammers, using screw
drivers as punch or chisels, using double-end spanners in place of ring spanners,
using pipe wrenches as spanners are examples of using tools incorrectly and so
can lead to harm. The appropriate tools of proper size and type should be used
to suit the job.
 Using worn, blunt, dirty or broken tools: Tools should have handles intact. The
handles should be tightened with wedges whenever necessary. Sharp tools
improve efficiency and are safer than dull tools. Accumulated dirt or grease
should be wiped off to avoid slippage Split or broken handles should not be used.
Pipes or rods are prohibited.
 Keeping Tools in Unsafe Places: Hand tools should not be allowed to lie on
workbenches, scaffolding to avoid falling objects. Hand tools should not be held

in hand while climbing up or down through a ladder. Tools should never be
thrown up or down.
 Tools are not to be altered or modified
 Homemade tools are not permitted
Pneumatic & Electric tools guidelines:
 Never use electric equipment (such as drills, sanders, and saws) in wet or damp
conditions.
 Properly ground all electric tools prior to use.
 Hand tools shall be double insulated or grounded
 Electrical cords and welding leads will be routed overhead at a minimum height
of 2 meters. If this is not possible, routing over floors is permitted if kept out of
walkways, avoiding pinch points and tripping hazards are eliminated
 Do not use electric tools near flammable liquids or gases.
 Inspect all pneumatic hose lines and connections prior to use.
 Keep constant watch on air pressure to stay within specified limits.
 Keep all equipment in proper working order and use the equipment according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
 Remove chuck keys from drills prior to use. Hold tools firmly and maintain good
balance.
 Secure the work in a holding device, not in your hands. Wear eye protection
while operating these machines.
 Do not suspend electrical cords by metal rods or nails. Suspend with non-
conducting supports only, such as plastic ties.
 Disconnect power tools before making adjustments, changing discs, blades, etc
 Ensure that all lock buttons or switches are off before plugging the machine tool
into the power source.
 Never leave a portable pneumatic hammer with a chisel, star drill, rivet set, or
other tool in its nozzle.
Grinding machine guidelines and safety precautions:

 Wear goggles for all grinding machine operations.
 Check grinding wheels for cracks before mounting.
 Never operate grinding wheels at speeds more than the recommended speed.
 Never adjust the work piece or work mounting devices when the machine is
operating
 Do not exceed recommended depth of cut for the grinding wheel or machine.
 Remove work piece from grinding wheel before turning machine off.

 Use proper wheel guards on all grinding machines.
19.7. Electrical safety

All working will be done on dead systems. Live working shall only be allowed for a limited
number of activities and only when supported by RAMS, PTW and LOTO procedures.
Only competent persons, electricians, are authorized to perform work on any electrical
systems. They must be competent to undertake the specific tasks and must be given specific
training before any work can be authorized.
Good practices and actions include:
 Exposed or faulty electrical devices, such as circuit breakers, panels, cables,

cords and hand tools are to be identified and either repaired or replaced
 Overhead wires can be struck by metal devices, such as poles or ladders, and by
vehicles with metal booms. Vehicles or grounded metal objects brought into
close proximity with overhead wires can result in arcing between the wires and
the object, without actual contact. Establishing “No Approach” zones around or
under high voltage power lines in conformance with the following table.
Nominal phase-to-phase voltage rating Minimum distance

750 or more volts, but no more than 150,000 volts 3 meters
More than 150,000 volts, but no more than 250,000
4.5 meters
volts
More than 250,000 volts 6 meters
 Temporary electrical facilities must be inspected by a competent person prior to

be taken in service and are subject to periodic checks.
 The use of improvised connections is forbidden
 Marking all energized electrical devices and lines with warning signs.
 Locking out (de-charging and leaving open with a controlled locking device)
and tagging-out (warning sign placed on the lock) devices during service or
maintenance.
 Checking all electrical cords, cables, and hand power tools for frayed or
exposed cords and following manufacturer recommendations for maximum
permitted operating voltage of the portable hand tools.
 All electrical equipment must have double insulating or grounding; using

equipment with ground fault interrupter (GFI) protected circuits.
 Protecting power cords and extension cords against damage from traffic by
shielding or suspending above traffic areas.
 Appropriate labelling of service rooms housing high voltage equipment

(‘electrical hazard’) and where entry is controlled or prohibited.
 Conducting detailed identification and marking of all buried electrical wiring

prior to any excavation work.

 All electrical cables shall be terminated by correctly installed and plug in good
working order. Insertion of Loose Wires in Sockets is prohibited: This is a dangerous
practice.
 All distribution boards shall be protected by both overload trios and RCD/RCCBs
– which maybe combined
 All distribution boards and generators shall be earthed and grounded.
19.8. Noise and Vibration

The allowable workplace noise limits, as relevant to the Project activities, from Egyptian the
Labour Law No. 12/2003 and by WBG General EHS Guidelines are tabulated below. The most
stringent limits among those reported in the above table shall be applied in the Project.
Egyptian Regulations WBG General EHS guidelines

Location and Activity Allowed maximum limit location and Activity Allowed maximum limit
of the level of noise of the level of noise
equivalent to dBLAeq equivalent to dB LAeq
(8 hours exposure) (8 hours exposure)
Places of work 85 Heavy Industry (no 85
(workshops and demand for oral
factories) and the like communication)
with shifts up to 8 hours
(established after 2014)
Administrative offices – 50 Light industry 50-65
workrooms for the (decreasing demand
computer units for oral communication
Workrooms for activities, 60 individual offices (no 40-45
which require routine disturbing noise
mental concentration –
control rooms of the
industrial activities
The EPC Contractor and Subcontractors shall periodically monitor noise level periodically
across the sites. Areas with actionable noise levels are to be signed to alert personnel of the
control and PPE requirements. Before issuing hearing protective devices as the final control
mechanism, contractors shall use acoustic insulating materials, isolation of the noise source,
and other engineering controls to reduce and noise levels.
The use of hearing protection should be actively enforced when:
 the equivalent sound level over 8 hours reaches 85dB(A),
 the peak sound levels reach 140dB(C), or
 the average maximum sound level reaches 110dB(A).
Hearing protective devices provided should be capable of reducing sound levels at the ear
to at least 85dB(A).

Although hearing protection is preferred for any period of noise exposure more than 85dB(A),
an equivalent level of protection can be obtained, but less easily managed, by limiting the
duration of noise exposure. For every 3dB(A) increase in sound levels, the ‘allowed’ exposure
period or duration should be reduced by 50 percent.
Periodic medical hearing checks should be performed on workers exposed to high noise
levels.
Exposure to hand-arm vibration from equipment such as hand and power tools, or whole-
body vibrations from surfaces on which the worker stands or sits, should be controlled through
choice of equipment, installation of vibration dampening pads or devices, and limiting the
duration of exposure. PPE should be used as the last hierarchy of control.
19.9. Working environment

Exposure to hot or cold working conditions in indoor or outdoor environments can result
temperature stress-related injury or death. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to
protect against other occupational hazards can accentuate and aggravate heat-related
illnesses.
Heat stress is a name given to a collection of health hazards that can occur as a result of
strenuous work in hot, humid environments. The effects range from minor discomfort to life-
threading implications. Prolonged exposed exposure to freezing or cold temperatures can
result in serious health problems such as trench foot, frostbite, and hypothermia. In extreme
cases, including cold-water immersion, exposure can result in death. In the event of any
symptoms, Contractor shall ensure appropriate medical attention is provided as per the EPR
plan.
Extreme temperatures in permanent work environments should be avoided through

implementation of engineering controls and ventilation. Where this is not possible, such as
during short-term outdoor work, temperature-related stress management procedures should
be implemented which include:
 Monitoring weather forecasts for outdoor work to provide warning of extreme

weather and scheduling work accordingly.
 Adjustment of work and rest periods according to temperature stress

management procedures, depending on the temperature and workloads.
 Providing temporary shelters to protect against the elements during working

activities or for use as rest areas.
 Use of protective clothing.
 Providing easy access to adequate hydration such as drinking water or

electrolyte drinks, and avoiding consumption of alcoholic beverages.
 Night works to be preapproved and supported by the provision of adequate and

appropriate lighting/illumination

19.10. Barricades, safety signs and labelling of equipment
Barricades and safety signs to prevent exposure to personnel from potentially hazardous
situations by limiting access to an area and by issuing warnings of potential danger and
information regarding risks &/or safety norms that need to be complied with.
Barricade tape will be used to wrap around the physical barrier or in conjunction with the
physical barrier to provide additional warning of the hazards or danger that exist and/or to
increase the visibility of the barrier.
Barriers will be constructed of material of substantial strength such as scaffold tubing or 50mm
x 100mm lumber.
Barricades shall be visible at all times where a hazard or danger exists, and additional signs
may also be required.
All streets, roads, highways, and other public thoroughfares, construction roads which are
closed to traffic, shall be protected by effective barricades on which shall be placed
acceptable and highly visible warning signs. Barricades shall be located at the nearest
intersecting, highway, street or road on each side of the blocked section.
All floor openings, open trenches and other excavations shall be provided with suitable floor
opening covers, barriers, signs and lights to the extent that adequate protection is provided
to the employees and public. Obstructions such as material piles and equipment shall be
provided with similar warning signs and lights.
All road barricades and obstructions shall be illuminated by means of warning lights from
sunset to sunrise.
Materials stored upon or alongside construction roads and public streets and highways shall
be so placed, and the work at all times shall be so conducted as to cause the minimum
obstruction and inconvenience to the traffic.
All barricades, signs, lights and other protective devices shall be installed and maintained.
Signs, signals and barricades shall be removed when the hazard no longer exists.
All vessels that may contain substances that are hazardous because of chemical or
toxicological properties, or temperature or pressure, should be labelled as to the contents
and hazard, or appropriately colour coded.
Similarly, piping systems that contain hazardous substances should be labelled with the
direction of flow and contents of the pipe, or colour coded whenever the pipe passing
through a wall or floor is interrupted by a valve or junction device.
Safety signs will follow the colour codes specified in local rules and regulations and as per
Appendix D: Examples of OHS Signs. Areas deemed hazardous or harmful based on a RA

shall have safety barriers and warning signs erected and maintain at all entrances. Typically,
this will include site areas that have elevated noise levels, store hazardous substances, are
controlled electrical enclosures, are protected by flooding fire suppression systems such as
CO2.
19.11. Manual handling

Manual Handling is the transporting or supporting of a load by hand or by bodily force
including:
 Lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving.
 Use of mechanical aids, e.g. wheel barrows, bucket loaders, trolleys
The most common injuries from manual handling are sprains or strains, often to the back.
Sprains and strains arise from incorrect application of bodily force; poor posture and
excessive repetition of movement can be important factors in their onset. Every contractor
must provide training and PPE to the workforce regarding back protection and prevention
measures. Whenever reasonable, processes and procedures must be modified/replaced to
eliminate or diminish the need of manual handling.
Injuries due to manual handling, take prolonged and repeated exposures to develop, and
typically require periods of weeks to months for recovery. This problem should be minimized
or eliminated to maintain a productive workplace. Controls may include:
 Use of mechanical assists to eliminate or reduce exertions required to lift materials,

hold tools and work objects, and requiring multi-person lifts if weights exceed
thresholds.
 Selecting and designing tools that reduce force requirements and holding times
and improve postures.
 Incorporating rest and stretch breaks into work processes and conducting job
rotation.
 Implementing quality control and maintenance programs that reduce

unnecessary forces and exertions.
 Training of workers in lifting and materials handling techniques.
19.12. Welding/ hot works

All welding works and hot works will be controlled by RAMS, PTW and hot work safety
practices. Only competent persons, welders and technicians, are permitted to undertake
welding and hot works.
Hot work is defined as “operations requiring the use of open flames or the local application
of heat or friction”. Examples include Welding, Flame cutting, Soldering, Brazing, Grinding or
the use of other equipment incorporating a flame, e.g. tar boilers, etc.

Good practices for welding and gas cutting include:
 Co-ordination of the work activities with other persons or other work processes,
according to the procedure for interference management
 Set time limits when it is safe to work.
 Ensure that the works are properly supervised.
 Before starting welding, all connections to the machine, insulation on the holders
and cable shall be checked to make certain that they are in good order.
 The work lead shall be attached firmly to the work and laying work connections
loosely on the work should be avoided.
 The welding machine frame shall be grounded
 Welders should never permit the metal part of an electrode, the electrode holder
to touch either his bare skin or any wet coverings on his body.
 Electrodes shall be removed from holders when not in use to eliminate danger of
Electrical contact with the persons or conducting objects. Electrode holders
when not in use shall be stored to avoid electrical contact between them and
persons or conducting objects.
 Each welder is responsible for containing sparks and slogs and removing
combustibles.
 Hoses and welding leads should not be run through doorways or wall openings.
 Do not leave the rod in the electrode holder when you lay it down.
 Put stubs in a proper container-not on the floor.
 An approved welding helmet shall be worn. Not less than nine (9) filter plate, with
a clear safety plate on both sides.
 Approved burning goggles must be worn when gas cutting
 Never do electric welding from a metal ladder.
 Welding current should preferably be returned to the welding machine by a

single cable from the work to the welding machine.
 Proper barriers or screens must be erected to protect others from the arc (flash
burn)
 Fire protection shall be ensured during welding.
 A twenty 5kg or larger dry chemical fire extinguisher must be within 6 meters of
any welding, burning or flame work.
 No welding or burning is to be done on a closed vessel or tank, or any vessel or

tank that has not been decontaminated. (This includes drums, barrels, etc.)
 All hot work equipment must be inspected by a competent inspector and must
bear the current colour coded monthly inspection tag to be used.

19.13. Stacking of Materials
Supply materials must be placed or stored in such a way that any possible collapse, fall or
roll-over is prevented. Storage closer than 1 m to any fence or wall/ structure is prohibited.
Surfaces meant for stockpiling must be levelled and have the appropriate resistance.
The height of the pile must not exceed the one established by the manufacturer of the
relevant material, or the height 3 times the base
The same pile must not include materials featuring different shapes or vessels with different
contents.
The stockpiling of soil and aggregates must be carried out in accordance with the following
rules.
 If the pile exceeds a height of 1,8 m, the whole stockpile area must be fenced or
marked out.
 Stockpiling must be only performed for those works that so require.
 Piles must never be placed over roads or access ways; however, if that is
necessary, piles must be duly marked out.
 Soils or aggregates must never be placed by excavations or slopes that may

cause slides and/or spills of those materials piled up.
 Piles of soil or aggregates must never be placed by drainage devices that may
get blocked as a consequence of the dragging of those materials piled up or
that otherwise may get blocked simply because of the discharge of the device.
 Loose aggregates must be stacked in the form of mounds limited by boards

preventing them from accidentally mixing and spreading.
 Spotters if used must undergo training (approved by the client) to do this safely
For the stacking of pipes, frames, prefabricated elements and scrap items the following
safety rules must be followed:
 The stacking of pipes must be carried out in a way that ensures their stability by
using the appropriate shoes to such effect.
 Transportation of pipes must be carried out using the appropriate tools in order to
prevent the sliding or fall of those elements being transported. Such tools must be
regularly inspected to as to guarantee the appropriate use conditions.
 Scrap items must be stacked by the corresponding site, avoiding contact with
wet surfaces so as to prevent them from rusting and therefore preventing them
from losing their resistance qualities.

19.14. Working at height and Fall Protection
Any work above 1.8 m will be considered to be working at height. Consideration should be
given to the risk of the work taking account of frequency, duration, height, task involved,
weather, etc.
Works at height require a permit to work to be submitted to the EPC Contractor for approval.
When work at height is a specific part of a construction method, it must be included in the
method statement as a specific hazard/risk.
The hierarchy of preference for controls for working at height will be:
 Avoid working at height.
 If unavoidable, prevent falls when working at height by using collective

protection systems (i.e. fixed platform with guard or hand rails, verified and
approved by a competent person). They can be permanently installed as those
attached to loading racks or similar facilities or may be part of a temporary
structure such as a scaffold.
 If fixed platforms are not a practical option then other systems which prevent falls,
such as a restraint system which prevents a person approaching a position where
they can fall can be considered.
 Finally, if fixed platforms and restraint systems which prevent falls are not practical,
systems which minimize the consequences of a fall such as a harness, an air bag
system or a safety net must be used.
 During works at a height, the surrounding area must be barricaded.
 Everybody working at a height above 1.8metres, shall where fall protection, e.g.
safety harness with a double lanyard, with both tied off.
 Everybody working at a height above 1.8 metres, shall be properly trained.
Before the commencement of the works at heights the company in charge of those works
must appoint the person responsible for the preparation of a Fall Protection Plan. The fall
protection plan shall include:
 a risk assessment of all work carried out from an elevated position which shall
include the procedures and methods used to address all the risks identified per
location;
 the processes for evaluation of the employees physical and psychological fitness
necessary to work at elevated positions and the records thereof;
 the programme for the training of employees working from elevated positions
and records thereof; and
 the procedure addressing the inspection, testing and maintenance of all fall
protection equipment.
Fall prevention and protection measures should be implemented whenever a worker is

exposed to the hazard of falling more than 1.8 meters; into operating machinery; into water

or other liquid; into hazardous substances; or through an opening in a work surface. Fall
prevention / protection measures may also be warranted on a case-specific basis when
there are risks of falling from lesser heights. Fall prevention may include:
 Installation of guardrails with mid-rails and toe boards at the edge of any fall
hazard area.
 Proper use of ladders and scaffolds by trained employees.
 Use of fall prevention devices, including safety harness and lanyard travel limiting
devices to prevent access to fall hazard area, or fall protection devices such as
full body harnesses used in conjunction with shock absorbing lanyards and self-
retracting inertial fall arrest devices attached to fixed anchor point or horizontal
life-lines. Fall arrest systems must be appropriate for the specific situation and
approved by a competent person. Its selection must be in accordance with a
documented risk assessment carried out by someone trained and competent to
make such a selection.
 Appropriate training in use, serviceability, and integrity of the necessary PPE.

Damaged harnesses must not be used, some types of harnesses can only be
activated once, particularly those which have an energy absorber.
 Inclusion of rescue and/or recovery plans, and equipment to respond to workers

after an arrested fall. People left suspended in harness type systems even for very
short periods (15 min) can suffer serious injury or fatality if not rescued in a short
period after the fall (suspension trauma).
All contractors must deliver a list of all work at height equipment (harnesses, fall arrestors,
portable life lines, locking devices, ascending and descending devices, etc.) This list must
contain the following information:
 Equipment (class or type)
 Works on which the PPE is used
 Owner (PPE for works at height is personal, so the same equipment cannot be
used by two workers)
 Date of manufacture
 Date of inspection (internal) or inspection history, when applicable (a monthly

internal inspection of 100% of PPE is mandatory).
 Date of last inspection or inspection history, when applicable (external) and date
of next inspection (manufacturer certificates and test approval certificates from
authorized third parties must be available for review)
 All safety harnesses will be identified and number and inspected Monthly and
recorded in a register.
 All PPE rejected during certification/testing and/or inspection processes must be

destroyed.
All personnel performing works at height must have a relevant certification from an
authorized third party (unless the contractor itself has a valid homologation as “specialist” or

“trainer”, on which case it is allowed to extend certifications). A list of authorized personnel
must be delivered to the EPC Contractor, updated as necessary to ensure the last version is
available, and re-submitted to EPC Contractor each time it is updated.
Working on Ladders:
 All ladders will be inspected before and after use and records of these are to be
placed in the site HSE File.
 Three-point contact will be maintained at all times when climbing a ladder.
 Ladders must use the 1 out 4 up formula when setting it up against a structure or
building.
 Ladders must protrude at least 900mm above the structure that it is leaning
against.
 Ladders must be tethered at the top of structure.
 A ladder register must be kept and these records are to be placed in the site HSE
File.
19.15. Scaffolding
Where work cannot be performed from the ground or other safe surface, the Subcontractor
shall provide a scaffold or other means of support that provides an equivalent level of safety.
The EPC Contractor shall ensure that:
 subcontractors appoint a competent and certified organization and persons to

manage and undertake scaffolding activities. This position will be the single point
of contact for all scaffold safety requirements.
 Scaffold planning, erection and use is controlled as part of the Permit to Work
system and so all scaffolds required a permit to work to be issued before erection
may begin.
 The appointed scaffold Competent Person will direct and supervise the erection
and dismantling of all scaffolding on the project.
 The Identified personnel will sign and attach one of the following color-coded
scaffold tags to each scaffold:
- Green Tag: Scaffolding complete and ready for use

- Yellow Tag: scaffolding under construction and not suitable for use
- Red Tag: Scaffolding incomplete and not for use
 Written inspection logs and a scaffold tagging system shall be implemented for
every scaffolding system.
 Scaffolds shall be inspected by the scaffolding Competent Person
- prior to use and sign the tag at the time of the inspection,
- a minimum of once per week,

- upon the completion of any modifications or alterations to a previously
approved configuration, and
- Every time after inclement weather or displacement or major change to the
scaffold
 Contractor shall provide the EPC Contractor with an engineering for the scaffold
including design criteria and drawings.
 Scaffolds must be used only to support people and light equipment/tools unless
they are specifically designed, engineered and certified for another purpose.
 Before using a scaffold, all personnel shall ensure that the scaffold has been
approved and tagged, and visually confirm that there is no obvious damage or
defects.
The Competent Person from subcontractor responsible for erecting the scaffold must inspect
the scaffold after erection and before use, which inspection shall include checking the
following:
 Scaffold hardware is not defective, and components are compatible and

sufficient
 Standard guardrails, toe boards and decking are in place
 Completely planked platforms
 If Wheels on mobile scaffolds are locked
 Ladder in place for proper access
 Locking pins are in place at joint
 No damage to hooks on manufactured platforms
 Scaffolds are sturdy, level, and properly placed on support surfaces.
 Check for proper ties to buildings, where required.
 Scaffold and their components, except for wire or fibre rope suspension, must be
capable of supporting 4 times the maximum intended load.
 Wire or fibre rope used to suspend scaffolds must be capable of support at least
6 times the maximum intended load.
 If a scaffold is more than 2 feet above or below a level, there must be a way to
get on or off such as a ladder, ramp, or personnel hoist.
 Uprights must be vertical and braced to prevent swaying; platforms must be level.
 Wooden plans are free of splints, knots and dry rot.
 No de-lamination of laminated veneer planks, and planks must be unpainted, so

any cracks will show.
 Scaffold platforms and walkways must measure at least 18 inches (0.46 m) wide.
 Counterweights, if used must be made of non-flowable material. Do not use

sand, gravel, or similar materials

Good practices to implemented shall include:
 Use personal fall-arrest when needed.
 Wear personal fall protection connected to an independently secured horizontal

or vertical lifeline or building structure when working from a suspended scaffold,
boatswains’ chair, catenary, bloat, needle beam scaffold or any scaffold
platform not equipped with standard handrails, mid-rails on all open sides, or
complete deck.
 Provide overhead protection for Contractor Personnel on scaffold exposed to

overhead hazards.
 Do not change or remove a scaffold unless authorized by the Competent Person

responsible for its erection.
 Do not alter scaffold members by welding, burning, and cutting, drilling, or

bending.
 Do not combine parts and sections of scaffolding made by one manufacturer

with those from a different manufacture
 Keep scaffold platforms and access ways free of tripping or slipping hazards
 Do not use scaffolds during storms or high winds
 Do not stockpile or store material on scaffolds.
 Protect scaffolds from trucks and other vehicles contacting them.
 Clear working platforms of ice, snow and oil before using them.
 Keep scaffolds clean, with no scrap, loose tools, or tangled lines.
 Do not allow open fires upon or near wooden scaffolds or metal scaffolds with
flammable components.
 Identified Competent Person from Subcontractors shall be trained and certified

by a recognized third-party training organization in the design, erection and use
of scaffolding systems. The scaffold Competent Person shall maintain evidence
of such certification on his or her person at all times during the erection and use
of any scaffolding.
19.16. Lifting operations and lifting equipment

Lifting operations can often put people at great risk of injury, as well as incurring great costs
when they go wrong. It is therefore important to properly resource, plan and organise lifting
operations so they are carried out in a safe manner. Each of these elements requires a
person or people with sufficient competence to be involved at each step. These people
should have sufficient theoretical and practical knowledge of the work and equipment in
question, to be able to do this properly. For complex and high-risk operations, the planning
and organisation should be extensive and meticulous.
Lifting equipment includes, but is not limited, to the following:

 Cranes
 Fork-lift trucks
 Lifts
 Hoists
 Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP)
 Lifting accessories such as chains, slings, eyebolts, etc.
The following good practices shall be implemented to mitigate hazards associated with lifting:
 All lifting equipment must be certified by a recognized third party before it arrives
to site.
 A project specific inspection will be run at arrival, including documentation

review and checking of all qualifications and certifications of operators and
riggers. This process will result in the approval/rejection of equipment, and the
subsequent register, if approved.
 All lifting equipment, including accessories, must be clearly marked to indicate

their SWL (safe working loads), the maximum load the equipment can safely lift.
 It is forbidden to alter or undertake maintenance to lifting equipment (or any

other vehicle, equipment, plant or machinery) within the construction site.
 Lifting equipment must be thoroughly examined and records kept
All lifting operations involving lifting equipment must be:
 Properly planned by a competent person.
 Appropriately supervised.
 Carried out in a safe manner.
Critical lifting operations require a method statement and a permit to work to be submitted
to the EPC Contractor for approval. Minor or non-critical lifting operations do not require a
method statement. Critical lifting operations are the following:
 Lifting any load heavier than 10 tons
 Using up to 88% of the crane capacity
 Using two cranes
 Lifting when the operator cannot see the final position
 Lifting of main equipment (generators, transformers, inverters) regardless of the

weight/size
 Spreader beam lifts
 Dual lifts
 Tandem lifts

19.17. Hazardous Substances, Materials and Gases
Management
Chemical and explosive hazards represent potential for illness or injury due to single acute
exposure or chronic repetitive exposure to toxic, corrosive, sensitizing or oxidative substances.
They also represent a risk of uncontrolled reaction, including the risk of fire and explosion, if
incompatible chemicals are inadvertently mixed
The following are good practices that shall be implemented on site:
Storage and handling of hazardous and flammable materials
 MSDS/SDS to be available for all hazardous materials
 All flammable materials and hazardous substances must be stored and handled
in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations.
 All flammable and hazardous substances, fuels and thinners must be stored in
appropriate containers out of direct sunlight and away from sources of ignition
 Quantities and storage/use locations of flammable materials and hazardous

substances must be clearly marked up on the site plan located within the
emergency response plan with their associated MSDS/SDS to aid the emergency
services in an event of a fire
 All flammable materials and hazardous substances will be returned back to their
secured storage areas when work is complete or at the end of the working day
 The quantities of stored flammable materials and hazardous substances shall be

kept to a minimum
 All paints shall be stored within an appropriate paint store, which shall have
upper and lower ventilation which shall allow the build of fumes to dissipate into
the atmosphere.
 All flammable materials and hazardous substances storage areas shall be clearly
signed with appropriate warning and advising signs
 All naked flames, sources of ignition and smoking shall be forbidden within the
vicinity of all flammable materials and hazardous substances
 All waste materials shall be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer

recommendations
 All flammable fluids and hazardous liquids shall be stored within a protective
containment area away from drains, pits, sewers, excavations well fumes can
build up.
Storage of LPG and other gases
 All LPG, pressurized gas cylinders and flammable gases storage areas shall be
secured and positioned at least 6m away from any site accommodation.

 They shall be appropriately signed with warning/advising information and shall
have adequate upper and lower ventilation afforded to these storage facilities
to enable any escaped gases to dissipate into the atmosphere.
 Quantities of stored LPG, pressurized gases and flammable gases shall be kept in
minimum requirements, where this is reasonably practicable
 All gas cylinders shall be clearly labelled, or colour coded to show their contents
 Full and empty gas cylinders shall be labelled and physically segregated
 All empty gas cylinders shall be treated and Handled as if full
 All empty gas cylinders shall be removed from site promptly to the appropriate
storage area to wait for immediate backload to the suppliers.
 All gas cylinder end caps shall be put back onto the cylinders when they are not
in use
 All gas cylinders shall be secured in the upright position
 Grease, oil and oxidizing substances shall be kept away from gas cylinders
 Gas cylinders shall be transported around site in an appropriate cylinder bank,

bottle trolleys or a purpose-built transit cage, secured and upright
 Gas cylinders shall not be stored inside containers or the welfare facilities, unless
designed for the specific purpose
 Quantities and storage/use locations of LPG, pressurized gases and flammable

materials shall be clearly marked up on the site plan located within the
emergency response plan with their associated materials data to aid the
emergency services in an event of a fire
 All naked flames, sources of ignition and smoking shall be forbidden within the
vicinity of all LPG, pressurised gas and flammable materials.
 In closed storage areas, ventilation must be constant and sufficient and therefore
such areas must include holes and openings which communicate directly with
outside areas; such holes and openings must be duly distributed in high and low
areas. The total surface of such openings must be equal to, at least, 1/18 if the
total area of the storage facility.
 gas cylinders must be protected against extreme temperatures
 gas cylinders must be protected against any kind of mechanical damage such
as blows with one another or against hard surfaces.
 gas cylinders with removable caps must not be lifted by the cap.
 gas cylinders must not be dragged, slid or rotated while in horizontal position.
 gas cylinders must not be handled with greasy hands or gloves.
 Valves of full or empty bottles must be closed by securing the appropriate safety
caps (Shrouds).
 gas cylinders s must always be stored in vertical position.

 gas cylinders presenting any kind of leak must be immediately removed from site.
In order to detect leaks, flames must not be used; to that end, the appropriate
product for each gas must be used.
 Metallic chains or cables, or even cables covered with rubber, must not be used
to lift or transport bottles, since they may slip.
19.18. Permit to work

The Permit to Work or Authorization for special works is the instrument used for the
identification of risks, establishment of preventive and protective measures, organization and
coordination of the execution of particularly dangerous works or activities or those activities
other than the regular ones which will be implemented and documented when so required.
The purpose of the Permit to work system is to
 Ensure that such activities can be carried out with due regards to safety, health
and welfare or workers.
 Prevent any incompatible work from being carried out at the same time on
project.
 Ensure that the necessary safety precautions are taken and enforced when such
work is being carried out
No proscribed work shall start unless a Permit to Work when necessary is completed and
signed off by all those required. Each Permit to Work shall be accompanied by a Risk
Assessment and Method Statement.
Some of these permits will be issued daily while others may be issued for longer periods as
follows:
Permit Validity periods Endorsement periods

Confined Space Permit* 1 Calendar day 24 Hours
Holiday work Permit 1 Calendar day 24 Hours
Night Work Permit 1 Calendar day 24 Hours
Working in High Voltage 1 Calendar day 24 Hours
area and yards
Crane lifting Permit 2 Calendar days 24 Hours
Excavation Permit 7 Calendar days 24 Hours
Hot Work Permit 7 Calendar days 24 Hours
Erection of scaffolds 7 Calendar days 24 Hours
Working at Height 7 Calendar days 24 Hours
Road Closure Permit 28 Calendar days 1 Week
Radiography Permit* Time Specific Limit (After hours) 24 Hours
A copy of RAMS and Permit to Work shall be available at the work location for all to review if
necessary during the course of work.

Permits to Work and Risk Assessments will be produced at least 1 day before work is required,
a suitable time in advance to allow for a proper review and possible modifications.
The Contractor shall be responsible, with the assistance of the Engineer required, for
requesting the issue of a relevant Permit to Work outlining the work he proposes to do and
giving the name of the competent person to which the Permit to Work should be issued. The
Contractor shall ensure that the plant and equipment covered by the Permit to Work meets
his requirements and that the period of cover is also adequate.
Permits to work are required for the following activities
 Confined space entry and work
 Crane Lifting supported by a critical lift plan
 Working at Height and Scaffold erection permit
 Hot Work
 Excavation Permit
 Night Work Permit
 Radiography
 Road Closure
 Erection of scaffolds
 Working at Height
 Working in High Voltage area and yards
19.19. Lockout & Tag out (LOTO) and Commissioning

LOTO shall be required whenever start up, testing adjustment, commissioning, service,
maintenance, or modification is being performed on equipment or apparatus in which the
unexpected energization or start-up of the equipment, or release of stored energy, could
cause injury to people or damage to the equipment.
Only competent and trained personnel may under take LOTO operations and Lock/Tag
Installation Authorized employees, contractors and subcontractors shall follow these steps
when performing lockout.
Personnel are prohibited from working 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.
It is the discipline supervisor’s responsibility to ensure that work is performed within the
protection of locks and tags.
The following tables detail the steps to be followed when undertaking LOTO operations
Step Action
1. Notify the affected employees, contractors and subcontractors when it is necessary to

lockout any equipment. Understand what specific equipment is to be taken out of
operation before any equipment is locked out.
2. Turn off all point-of-operation controls.
3. Identify and disconnect the supply of power before placing locks /Tags on the
equipment.
4. Ensure that the equipment is de-energized.

NOTE: In a group lockout, the lead authorized employee will ensure de-energization
procedures or lockout permit are completed
5. Obtain verification from all employees who will work on the equipment that the proper
lockout has been performed.
6. Fill out a Lockout/Tag-out Form completely and display prominently at the job
Environmental (see Appendix E for example of the form).
Implementing LOTO
Electrical Control:
Step Action
1. Turn off piece of equipment.
2. Open breaker or disconnect.
3. Lock and tag breaker.
4. Ensure that all power sources are locked out.
5. Bleed any stored electrical energy to a zero-energy state.
6. Use a tester to check that all circuits are de-energized.
7. Recheck all areas for potential sources of energy.
Mechanical Control Follow these steps.

Step Action
1. Release or block all stored mechanical energy.
2. Use blocks to restrain energy.
3. Whenever possible, lockout energy using padlocks.
4. Recheck all areas for potential sources of energy.
Authorized employees, contractors and sub-contractors shall follow these steps to remove
locks and restore equipment to normal operation.
Step Action
1. When maintenance or servicing has been completed and the machinery or

equipment is ready to be placed into normal operation, check the immediate area to
confirm that no one is exposed to any danger.
2. Confirm that all tools have been removed from the machinery or equipment.
3. Confirm that all guards, pulleys, and safety devices have been reinstalled and are
secure.
4. Remove all locks and tags only after one final check to ensure all employees are safely
in the clear.
5. Notify all Affected employees that the lockout/tag devices have been removed
and that the equipment will be re-energized.
6. Operate the energy isolating devices to restore energy to the machine or

equipment.
In the event that an Authorized employee is not available to remove their lockout/Tag-out
device, the Lockout/Tag-out coordinator may remove the lockout/Tag-out device for them.
A record log will be maintained for this activity. Use the following procedure for non-owner
lock removal.
Step Action
1. Verify that the Authorized employee who applied the locking device is not present at
the facility.
2. Make all reasonable efforts to contact the Authorized employee that the lockout or
Tag-out device is being removed.
3. Contact Supervisor and obtain permission prior to removing Authorized employee

lockout or Tag-out device.
4. Ensure the Authorized employee is informed, before resuming work at the facility, that
the lockout or Tag-out device has been removed.

19.20. Confined space
A confined space is defined as a wholly or partially enclosed space not designed or
intended for human occupancy and in which a hazardous atmosphere could develop as a
result of the contents, location or construction of the confined space or due to work done in
or around the confined space. Confined spaces can occur in enclosed or open structures or
locations. Serious injury or fatality can result from inadequate preparation to enter a confined
space or in attempting a rescue from a confined space.
A “permit-required” confined space is one that also contains physical or atmospheric

hazards that could trap or engulf the person.
All works in a confined space require a RAMS and a permit to work request to be submitted
to the EPC Contractor for review and issues.
The control measure for confined spaces shall include
 Engineering measures should be implemented to eliminate, to the degree

feasible, the existence and adverse character of confined spaces.
 Permit-required confined spaces should be provided with permanent safety

measures for venting, monitoring, and rescue operations, to the extent possible.
The area adjoining an access to a confined space should provide ample room
for emergency and rescue operations.
 Prior to entry into a permit-required confined space:
- Process or feed lines into the space should be disconnected or drained, and
blanked and locked-out.
- Mechanical equipment in the space should be disconnected, de-energized,
locked-out, and braced, as appropriate.
- The atmosphere within the confined space should be tested to assure the
oxygen content is between 19.5 percent and 23 percent, and that the
presence of any flammable gas or vapour does not exceed 10 percent of its
respective Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).
- If the atmospheric conditions are not met, the confined space should be
ventilated until the target safe atmosphere is achieved, or entry is only to be
undertaken with appropriate and additional PPE.
 Safety precautions should include Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA),

life lines, and safety watch workers stationed outside the confined space, with
rescue and first aid equipment readily available.
 Before workers are required to enter a permit-required confined space,

adequate and appropriate training in confined space hazard control,
atmospheric testing, use of the necessary PPE, as well as the serviceability and
integrity of the PPE should be verified. Further, adequate and appropriate rescue
and / or recovery plans and equipment should be in place before the worker
enters the confined space and the workers has been properly trained in this job.

19.21. Civil works, Formwork and support work
All Civil Work (excavation, concrete pouring, form/false work, rebars pilots, sheet piles, etc.)
shall be carried out by competent personnel under suitable supervision as per the OHMP
wExcavation works require a method statement and a permit to work to be submitted to the
EPC Contractor for approval. Proper identification of hazards (underground services like
water, sewage, electricity, etc.) must be done for each process when there is a suspect
about the presence of these.
Each week, all contractors must provide an excavation plan including the location and
duration of each work. This will facilitate the analysis of conditions to set proper traffic
controls.
The control measures for excavations shall include
 All excavations deeper than 1.2m must be properly protected to prevent

unintended or unauthorized access, and clearly signposted to make it visible.
 Piling and drilling holes must be covered until they are filled.
 Adequate barriers and fencing must be set
 Excavation work shall be carried out carefully and follow recognized safe digging
and excavation shuttering/protection practices.
 Once a locating device has been used to determine cable positions and routes,
excavation may take place, with trial holes dug using suitable hand tools as
necessary to confirm this.
 Excavation shall be alongside the service rather than directly above it.
 Final exposure of the service by horizontal digging is recommended; as the force

applied to hand tools can be controlled more effectively.
 Insulated tools shall be used when hand digging near electric cables.
 Previsions must be taken to pump water out of any excavation when necessary.
 Illumination is mandatory when the excavation is so deep that light is not enough
at the bottom
 During excavation works in the vicinity of existing facilities, mechanical

excavations or earthworks may be permitted up to a distance of at least one
meter from these facilities provided the exact position of said existing facilities has
been established by means of trial trenches. Any excavation work that needs to
be carried out closer than one meter from said facilities must be carried out
entirely by hand.
 Where persons are to enter an excavation:
- A confined space entry permit must be issued where applicable.

- Ground movement must be controlled, and collapse prevented by
systematically shoring, sloping, benching, excavation dewatering, etc., as
appropriate.

 Any excavation of a pit or trench to a depth of greater than 1.2 meters and in
which works are to be carried out, shall be provided with a sufficient number of
ladders or means of escape to give personnel working in the excavation a way
of escaping quickly.
 Working pits of more than four meters deep with restricted dimensions and
narrow trenches of more than four meters deep and less than two meters wide
are deemed to be - and classified as - confined spaces to which specific safety
provisions shall apply (permanent supervision from outside the working pit,
continuous oxygen monitoring, monitoring harmful substances, safety harnesses
with lanyards for evacuation, etc.).
 Ground and environmental conditions must be continuously monitored for

change.
The forming and striking of concrete is an operation carried out manually by specialized
personnel. The formwork unit is in charge of the construction of the panels, the assembly of
the formwork and subsequent striking, if appropriate.
Formworks may fall into two categories: "traditional" (usually wooden) and "prefabricated"
(metallic or wooden). Formwork assembly is the joining of different single panels which are
modulated until the desired form is achieved, both regarding height and length, including
working platforms, accesses, etc. Units included in formworks are: assembly, transportation
and placement.
The control measures for form and support works shall include
 All works must be carried out from the working platforms and, whenever
assembly conditions do not allow to work from the aforementioned elements,
fall-arrest safety harnesses must be used; therefore, anchorage points must be set
in place in advance.
 If the formwork is not placed horizontally on the natural ground but inclined, the
mooring and unmooring by means of cramps must be carried out using ladders.
 The access tubular ladder must meet the appropriate safety requirements and it
must be braced.
 It is forbidden to climb formworks or stand on them while maintaining the

balance.
 Formwork panels must not be unhooked until they are properly stabilized.
 Stabilization of panels must be carried out in accordance with their size and
following the instructions of the manufacturer.
 The use of struts and winches must be restricted to those cases in which, due to
space or other reasons, it may not be possible to use stabilizers.
 The assembly of panels may require the use of personal protective equipment to
avoid the risk of falls from a height; therefore, the use of certified harness hooks
for those hitches available must be foreseen; such hitches are in many cases just
the holes drilled on the ribs of the formworks which are already secured.

 Assembly, disassembly and maintenance instructions established by the
manufacturer must be followed.
 The kind of formwork used must be defined based on the type of structure.
Likewise, the formwork must be solid enough to support, without substantial
deformations, the concrete load it contains.
 Formwork elements must be stacked in an orderly manner, always in the

horizontal position in the appropriate places, away from transit areas.
19.22. Traffic Management Plan

The EPC Contractor developed procedures to be adopted by contractor to ensure the safe
and efficient movement of traffic and to ensure the safety of workmen at construction sites.
The guiding principles to be adopted for traffic management safety in construction zone are
to
 All construction workers should be provided with high visibility jackets with
reflective tapes.
 Warn the road user clearly and sufficiently in advance.
 Provide safe and clearly marked lanes for guiding road users.
 Provide safe and clearly marked buffer and work zones
 Provide adequate measures that control driver behaviour through construction

zones
 Follow the traffic management plan as below all the times.
Wherever operations undertaken are likely to interfere with public traffic, specific traffic
management plans shall be drawn up and implemented in consultation with the approval of
local police and statutory authorities
The primary traffic control devices used in work zones shall include signs, delineators,
barricades, cones, pylons, pavement markings and flashing lights.
Regulatory signs impose legal restriction on all traffic. It is essential, therefore, that they are
used only after consulting the local police and traffic authorities.
Warning signs in the traffic control zone shall be utilised to warn the drivers of specific hazards
that may be encountered. The contractor shall place detour signage at strategic locations
and install appropriate warning signs. In order to minimize disruption of access to residences
and business, the contractor shall maintain at least one entrance to a property where
multiple entrances exist.

19.23. Medical and Health surveillance
The EPC Contractor and subcontractors shall monitor the health of those workers executing
special or hazardous to health tasks.
Medical assessments and surveillance will be undertaken, and records kept:
 At the start of work and entry to site as part of pre-start medical fitness test, and
 Then annually for workers exposed to elevated occupational health risks
As minimum the medical fitness test should include assessing:
 General health
 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary fitness
 Sight and Hearing
 Musculoskeletal fitness
 Pre-existing medical conditions

20. COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY
The EPC Contractor will, as per the IFC EHS guidelines, implement risk management strategies
to protect local community from physical, chemical, or other hazards associated with the
construction sites. Risks may arise from inadvertent or intentional trespassing, including
potential contact with hazardous materials, contaminated soils and other environmental
media, buildings that are vacant or under construction, or excavations and structures which
may pose falling and entrapment hazards.
 Restricting access to the site, through a combination of process controls

supported by fencing, signage, and communication of risks to the local
community
 Removing construction site hazards that cannot be completely eliminated by

covering openings to confined spaces, ensuring safe exits from trenches or
excavations and securing all material storage areas.
 Implementing an awareness program to prevent spread of communicable and

vector-borne diseases to reduce health threats to project personnel and
residents of local communities.
 Ensuring the project’s traffic management plan and standards are

communicated to all personnel and followed to reduce the movement of heavy
vehicles and the risk of traffic-related accidents and injuries to workers and local
communities.

Occupational, Health & Safety Management Plan Appendices
APPENDIX B: LIST OF TOOLBOX TALKS
This appendix contains a list of potential tool box talks from which topics can be chosen
depending on the current work activities and need
 OHS Advice to supervisors

 Construction site basic safety
 Good housekeeping
 General duties of employees at work
 OHS Advice to employees
 Fire Prevention and response
 Manual handling
 Eye protection
 An overview of excavations
 Controlling stress
 Cuts and burns
 Full protection safety
 Prevent eye injuries
 Heat stress
 Scaffolding
 Safe work in windy conditions
 Forklift safety
 Welding activities
 Slips and falls
 Lockout/tagout (LOTO)
 Lifting and hoisting
 Permit to Work
 Bullying
 Stacking
 Equipment inspection procedures
 Barricades, safety signs and labelling of equipment
 Noise
 Vibration
 Electrical
 OHS Tours and inspections

APPENDIX D: EXAMPLES OF OHS SIGNS
The EPC Contractor will follow good international practices relating to the installation and
maintenance of Safety
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UPGRADING OF DMS & INTRODUCING

OF AMI IN NORTH CAIRO ELECTRICITY

Occupational, Health &

Client El-Sewedy Electric T&D

2. SCOPE, APPLICABILITY AND OBJECTIVES ________________________ 1

3. PROJECT DETAILS __________________________________________ 2

4. OHS POLICY _____________________________________________ 3

5. OHS MANAGEMENT _______________________________________ 4

6. LEGAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS _______________________________ 7

7. OHS ORGANIZATION & RESPONSIBILITIES ________________________ 8

8. OHS AWARENESS AND TRAINING ____________________________ 14

9. MANAGEMENT OF SUBCONTRACTORS _________________________ 18

10. OHS COMMUNICATIONS & MEETINGS ________________________ 20

11. OHS MONITORING AND REPORTING __________________________ 21

12. DISCIPLINARY AND AWARD PROGRAMS _______________________ 24

13. MANAGEMENT OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ______________________ 25

14. MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE ________________________________ 25

15. DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT ________________ 27

16. INCIDENT REPORTING & INVESTIGATION ________________________ 27

17. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE ____________________ 29

18. OHS HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT ___________ 29

19. OHS CONTROL MEASURES, MANAGEMENT AND STANDARDS ______ 33

20. COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY ____________________________ 64

APPENDIX A: OHSMP’S CONFORMANCE WITH OHS MANAGEMENT

APPENDIX B: LIST OF TOOLBOX TALKS _________________________________2

APPENDIX C: SUBCONTRACTOR OHS MANAGEMENT EVALUATION FORM ERROR!

APPENDIX D: EXAMPLES OF OHS SIGNS ______________________________ 4

APPENDIX F: INCIDENT INVESTIGATION FORM _ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

APPENDIX G: PROJECT LEVEL RISK ASSESSMENTERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

APPENDIX H: RISK ASSESSMENT FORM _______ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

APPENDIX I: LIST OF CONTROLLED OHS DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS ERROR!

APPENDIX J: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL FORM

The purpose of this OHSMP is to develop a systematic management system to enable

2. SCOPE, APPLICABILITY AND OBJECTIVES

2.2. OHS Objectives

 Full compliance with the OHSMP requirements by all personnel

 Zero major accidents/incidents

 Zero major illness and medical treatment cases

 OHS Induction for all of workers and site personnel

 Full compliance with OHS inspections and audits

3.2. Main Construction Activities

 Antenna installation and positioning

 Cable tray and pipes installation

 RF, Earthing and lightening cables installation

Mr. Sherif El-Barqouqy Signature

President & CEO

 OHS targets and objectives;

 Legal and other OHS requirements;

 Organization to management OHS issues including specific roles and their

 Approach to OHS awareness, training, communication and engagement;

 Guidelines for managing the OHS performance of subcontractors;

 OHS monitoring and reporting procedures;

 Disciplinary and award scheme to control and incentive's OHS behaviour;

 Management processes for corrective actions, change management,

 Community health and safety and emergency preparedness and response

5.1. Targets to Monitor and Measure OHS Performance

The Project’s OHS targets are:

 LTI rate (LTIR) of less than 0.15 per 200,00 manhours

 100% OHS induction

 100% OHS inspections and tours

 100% OHS meetings

TRIR = No. of recorded incidents x 200.000/ (Manhours worked by employees, hours)

 No smoking outside of designated areas.