Manual of Environment Health & Safety

ROHAN BUILDERS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED MANUAL ON ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY
June 2008
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DOCUMENT COVER SHEET

TITLE: Safety and Accident Prevention Procedures DOCUMENT CATEGORY:

Instructions Review Updates

Date Details of Revision Originator S.D. Approved By S.D.
Year
1999 2004
28.12.99 10.04.04
2006
01.06.06
2007 2008
25.06.07 01.03.08
Safety Procedures Implementation at Sites Complete document addition of forms & reports Complete document Revision & addition of 8 Sections Updated & Environmental Section Added Overall Revision
Col. B. D. Tatwawadi Mr. S. K. Nair Col. E. N. Ambre Col E. N Ambre Col E. N Ambre
Suhas K Lunkad Suhas K. Lunkad Suhas K. Lunkad Suhas K. Lunkad Suhas K. Lunkad
Origin Details: Project Management Division Despatch Details Despatched to Date of despatch Addressed to Designation All Project Managers Thursday 1st, June 2006
THIS SHEET IS A RECORD OF EACH REVISION TO THIS DOCUMENT. EACH TIME A REVISION IS MADE, THE REVISION CAN BE REVIEWED BY NOTING THE DETAILS OF REVIEW / ADDITIONS UNDER THE HEAD DETAILS OF REVISION.
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF ROHAN BUILDERS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED AND IS ISSUED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IT WILL NOT BE REPRODUCED NOR USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAT FOR WHICH IT IS ISSUED FOR AND THAT IT SHALL BE RETURNED WHEN DEMANDED
MANUAL ON ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

FOREWORD
The construction industry is like any other industry and accidents do happen at sites. The causes can be many but accidents are mainly caused due to carelessness, ignorance or lack of concentration. The tendency of not using the proper work and safety systems, taking shortcuts and laziness to fetch the right tools and equipment for a job causes accidents at site. Whatever be the cause, the outcome are often injury or ill health and sometimes death. The other inevitable aspects are loss of time, money and other resources. In construction work everyone has a personal responsibility for health and safety of self and others, including the general public. There is therefore a need for constant health & safety awareness and vigilance on construction sites to prevent accidents and injuries. This Manual on Environment, Health and Safety aims to provide the basic aspects of health & safety as they relate to construction work and take appropriate actions to protect air, water, animal and plant life. It is divided into sections dealing with specific construction site aspects.
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INDEX
Item No 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Description Purpose Policy Safety and Accident Prevention Organization Chart Site Safety Progress Chart Responsibilities General Project Manager Field Engineer Site Safety Representative Supervisor Job Foreman Employees Safety & Accident Prevention Committee Procedures Safety & Accident Prevention Practices Planning Training Office Safety First Aid & Medical Services Meetings Statistics Documentation Safety Audit Security Safety Orientation Contents of First Aid Box Environment Policy Introduction Environmental Management System ISO 14001 Environmental Impacts Due to Construction Activity Impacts on Land Noise Impacts Air Quality Impacts Water Quality Impacts Other Issues Environmental Management Plan Safety Process Construction Safety Regulations Access to work areas Working at Heights Excavations Compressed Gases Cutting and Welding Mobile, Static Plant & Equipment Power Tools Electricity Personal Protective Equipment
Page No 6 7 8 9 10 - 12 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 24 13 15 15 17 18 19 19 20 20 22 23 24 26-38 27 27 28 29 31 32 32 33 33 38-115 38 41 48 50 52 54 58 60 65
Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Personal Responsibility Site Vehicles Emergency Procedures Fire Protection and Prevention Accident and First Aid House Keeping Noise & Environmental Pollution Welfare Arrangements Hazardous Material and Equipment Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Manual Handling Labour Regulations Safety in Blasting Site Safety Plan Safety Reports-Annexure I to III Annexure I- Accident Report Annexure II-Accident Investigation Report Annexure III-Monthly Accident Statistics Work Permits & Safety Formats Annexure IV- Induction Check List Annexure V- Tool Box Talks Annexure VI- Safe Plan of Action Annexure VII- Permit for Working on Roofs Heights Annexure VIII-Permit to Work Restricted Areas Annexure IX- Night Work Annexure X-First Aid Cases
69 71 72 74 76 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 91 116-118 116 117 118 119-126 119 121 122 123 124 125 126
Page 7 of 130 Rohan Builders (India) Private Limited 1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Manual is given below:
To provide general guidelines for the development of project specific procedures to meet the environment, health and safety requirements of the Company and its Client(s). The manual is designed to make employees and our clients aware of the Company policy regarding safety and accident prevention and various organizational relationships necessary for its implementation. To provide for projects (where the Company is the Clients representative on site), a comprehensive safety and accident prevention procedure, which can be used as a benchmark to measure and compare other project specific safety and accident prevention procedures.
This manual is titled Environment, Health and Safety and includes the total work environment comprising the construction site and office workers. Its objectives are To protect the health and safety of the General Public, the Company, its Clients and Installers employees. To prevent accidents through proactive hazard assessment. To plan safety and accident prevention into the execution of all site activities. To establish responsibility / accountability for Safety and Accident prevention. To promote continuous improvement in Safety and Accident Prevention. Take appropriate actions to protect air, water, animal and plant life. This manual shall be used for all Projects in conjunction with project specific Safety and Accident Prevention issues.
Rohan Builders (India) Pvt. Ltd. is referred to as the Company throughout this Manual.
Page 8 of 130 Rohan Builders (India) Private Limited 1.1 POLICY
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

RBIPL is strongly committed to the promotion of safe working practices on Construction of Civil Engineering Projects in line with the best practices of the Construction Industry. E v o m n H a a dS fe is tre te a a in g a n ir n e t, e lth n a ty a d s n te r l e m n o C n c nM n g m n h n e S fe , Q a le e t f o stru tio a a e e t e c a ty u lity a dP o u tiv sh ll g h n inh n . n r d c ity a o a d ad It is our target to achieve the highest standards of Health, and Safety and to effectively control all risks to minimize accidental and incidental loss.
All employees of the RBIPL are required to:
a) Follow defined procedures with self discipline and work safely at all times;; b) Encourage safe behaviour among their colleagues; c) Participate actively in safety programme and put the required knowledge into practice; d) Take appropriate actions to protect air, water, animal and plant life. Consequently we aspire to attain high standards of practice through a process of continuous improvement and the adoption of Indian Codes and Standards where practicable. Employees with Managerial Responsibility will play a key role in our Environmental, Health and Safety Culture and are required to: a) Include Environmental, Health and Safety in the planning stage of all work activities; b) Conduct assessments of risks for all work operations; c) Provide a high degree of Safety promotion and carrying out the appropriate health and safety training as part of the Joint Ventures training programme; d) Act as a role model by personally contributing to safety programme; e) Assign responsibilities and hold people accountable for their performance; f) Ensure that weaknesses are eliminated and improvement rapidly implemented. RBIPL intends to meet these commitments by ensuring that safe working practices and procedures are adopted, which comply with the requirements of the health and safety legislation and best practices in India. The general and specific arrangements for achieving these objectives are contained in the site Environment, Health and Safety Plan. All RBIPL personnel are required to take care of their own and others health and safety whilst at work.
Suhas K. Lunkad Chairman &Managing Director
The Companys Safety Policy and Site Safety Instructions will be prominently displayed for compliance by the site staff at a suitable location and will be constantly updated.
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Managing Director
Project Management Division

Defines Project requirements Assigns staff Ensures training -
Decide Safety Policy Overall responsibility Sets objectives
Project Manager
- Supports programs - Implements safety program and procedures - Performs review - Conducts meetings
Safety Representative
Field Engineers
Performs orientation Conducts inspection Performs investigations Documents performance
Plans safety into work activities Initiate preventive and corrective actions
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Project Safety Program Structure
Safety Orientation
Safety & Accident Prevention Manual Responsibilities Procedures Forms References -
Employee Participation Weekly Work Plan Hazard Identification Meetings Recognition
Documentation Program - Familiarization Rules and Regulations Emergency Procedures Employee Identification
- Safety Committee
2.0 2.1
RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL
To meet the safety requirements, responsibilities and objectives as outlined in this Manual, the Company shall put in place: Safety committee: An accident investigation, evaluation and reporting system An Orientation program, which identifies health, safety and accident prevention responsibilities for all newcomers. Safety procedures that identify the responsibilities of all parties at the work site or place of work. Scheduled safety meetings for all workers. On-the-job training under the direction of competent supervisor. Up -gradation system for worker safety and accident prevention skills with appropriate training programs to meet the demands of technological change. Monitoring system of worker performance to ensure compliance with Safety and Accident Prevention Programs and all applicable jurisdictional regulations. An equipment lock-out, tag-out or isolation procedure before repair or maintenance work is commenced. Inspection schedule and audit program.
SAFE IS A FOUR LETTER WORD, SO IS LIFE. 2.2 PROJECT MANAGER
The Project Manager shall identify all site and job specific accident-prone work areas and activities and ensure the following:
Safe working environment for all workers is provided. Hazards associated with the work are identified in advance, commensurate with work progress and inform / advise concerned field engineers and supervisors of these hazards and to eliminate or reduce hazards. The workers understand the hazards and their responsibilities, as outlined in the Safety and Accident Prevention Program of the project. Personal protective equipment is available, is adequate and appropriate for the job and is being used by workers engaged at dangerous work sites. Only skilled, competent and experienced workers carry out dangerous work without getting complacent. Project safety planning, performance, lapses and deviations and implementation of corrective measures are regularly monitored.

2.3
The project sites are staffed with qualified Safety, Fire protection and First Aid personnel. Safety becomes an integral part of the weekly work plan cycle. Safety statistics and weekly / monthly reports are monitored. The Site Safety Officer is present at the identified hazard sites.
FIELD ENGINEERS
The Field Engineer shall: Understand and identify safety requirements in his area of responsibility. Assist Project Manager and Safety Representative with implementation of the Safety and Accident Prevention Program. Monitor work execution for safety compliance to engineering drawing and specifications. Indent in good time and ensure safety devises are adequately available and used properly and the users are properly trained and motivated. Inspect and authorize accident-prone work areas such as excavation, formwork, rigging etc. Attend safety meetings and contribute proactively. Participate in safety planning. Identify new methods of accident prevention gained by practical experience and incorporate these in the site safety manual for implementation.
2.4
SITE SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE / SAFETY OFFICER
The Site Safety Representative shall: Develop, implement and administer all aspects of the site specific Safety and Accident Prevention Program. Ensure Employee Safety Orientation is implemented with all employees adhering to procedures specified in site safety manual. Ensure First Aid Practices are implemented and First Aid box with all the necessary contents is always available at site. Ensure environmental protection wherever needed is provided and adhered to by all the workers and staff. Monitor compliance with local standards of Health, Safety and Workers Compensation Regulatory Agencies. Provide technical liaison to Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Medical and Labour Relations departments. Report field application of site safety programs, procedures, statistics and trends on a regular basis to Management. Identify new methods / improvise existing methods of accident prevention by practical site - specific experience.
2.5 SUPERVISORS
Supervisors shall
Review and act on safety suggestions presented by employees and Site Safety Representative. Provide job safety instructions to workers and staff. Ensure safety equipment or devices are adequate, serviceable, properly installed and available. Ensure safety rules and procedures are followed by all workers and staff. Eliminate unsafe acts and unsafe conditions during work. Eliminate horse - play at site and in the proximity of construction plants and machinery. Ensure reports are promptly completed and corrective action taken. Identify safety aspects for the next weeks weekly work plan. Participate in investigation of accidents and incidents. Ensure a safe work environment.
2.6 JOB FOREMAN
Job Foreman shall: Conduct daily tailgate meetings with workers prior to work beginning on each new shift Encourage discussion on safety issues and on the effective use of Safety and Accident Prevention Manual. Enforce use of personal safety equipment by all workers. Prepare safety requirements for weekly work plans. Lead in the event of an emergency. Participate in investigations.
2.7 EMPLOYEES
Employees shall: Assess work area and work methods prior to start of work. Ensure work activities consider How to do it safely? Practice and promote safe work habits. Use protective equipment and comply with applicable safety procedures. Report unsafe activities immediately to Immediate Supervisor or Safety Representative.
2.8 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION COMMITTEE W rk S fe a dA c e t P v n nC m itte s a o a ty n c id n re e tio o m e h ll:
Initiate and enforce site safety policy. Initiate site meetings with all concerned. Provide communication between management and work force. Identify safety hazards, and recommend corrective action supervisors. Carry out regular site inspections for familiarization.
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Identify and evaluate worker concerns and advise them of progress in respect of their concerns. Obtain corrective response from supervisors. Discuss all accident / incident investigations and arrive at solutions to prevent recurrence of similar nature. Review availability status, maintenance, storage and supply of safety equipment. Record and distribute minutes of committee meetings to employees and management.
3.0 3.1
PROCEDURES SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION PRACTICES
T eS fe a dA c e t P v n np c e o th h a ty n c id n re e tio ra tic s f is m n a ta e th e p y e a w ll a th e p y rs a u l rg t e m lo e s s e s e m lo e h a a dw lfa . E p y e h w v r a re in e o e lth n e re m lo e s o e e re m d d f th ir o nre p n ib fo in iv u l s fe , a w ll a e w s o s ility r d id a a ty s e s th t o o e . S fe ise e o e re p n ib . a f th rs a ty v ry n s s o s ility
The Companys message to the employees and workers is as follows. We are interested in the health and welfare of all project personnel. We shall try to make the work atmosphere safe, productive and gratifying. The worker is the most important factor in safety and accident prevention. Accidents can be avoided by use of good judgment and common sense. Safety is everyones responsibility. Accordingly, act safely and insist that others do the same.
To prevent and minimise accidents and injuries, the Company requires that each employee Strictly complies with the provisions of this manual and other sitespecific safety instruction. Is alert at all times against potential hazards. Is familiar with site safety organization, its members and their availability. Does read and understand safety bulletins / directives issued by Management, the Safety Representative and Committees. Does report immediately any unsafe / hazardous act and condition. Does comply with Local Health and Safety Regulations and the Companys Safety and Accident Prevention Program.
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Review safety requirements of each job and each site with the supervisor. Understand emergency instructions and anticipate emergency action. Remain calm during emergencies. Do not tamper with, remove or wilfully damage any life protective or life saving device, material or equipment. Deposit trash and debris only in refuse bins or at the place earmarked for it. Use temporary toilet facilities. Do not purposely set off false fire alarms or any other emergency signal. Report immediately any inoperative telephone or communication device, where such faulty equipment is detrimental to timely communication. Do not indulge in foolish behaviour, horseplay or practical jokes while on job. Do not (unless authorized or instructed), turn on or off any water, air or fuel valve, or ventilation fan. Do not tinker with power lines and electric switches. Do not enter any area to which they have not been assigned / instructed / authorised to enter. Do not proceed beyond any barrier, barricade or sign that prohibits entry, unless so instructed by supervisor for some specific purpose. Do not gamble, fight, loiter, sleep, steal, smoke and drink (alcohol) on the job site. Draw water for drinking and cooking only from designated safe source. Do not smoke or have open lights and flames in or around explosives storage areas, fuel and flammable storage areas. Strictly adhere to all No Smoking areas. Do not remove materials, tools or equipment that are the property of the Company (even those considered as abandoned or scrapped) from any worksite, without proper authorization. Avoid running on the job site except in case of emergency. Do not climb through, under, over or between railway wagons/ bogies. Do not walk, drop or jump onto fragile roofs, platforms or scaffolds. Do not use unsafe shortcuts, such as walking/climbing on piping and insulated pipelines, sliding down pipes or posts or supports. Do not drop or throw tools, materials and equipment from one level to another. Do not add extensions to wrench handles to improve leverage. Do not stand on or jump on wrench handles or other levers to initiate movement. Do not perform, operate, repair, alter or adjust any of the functions noted below WITHOUT FIRST BEING QUALIFIED by means of current certificates or licenses authorized by management:
Detonate, use, transport, handle or store any explosives. Use, fire or clean any explosive activated tools. Repair, install or alter any electrical apparatus, wiring or cabling and switches. Operate (except in life protection measures) any dragline, shovel, crane, hoist equipment, vehicle, boat or other mobile or power operated machine. Do not wear loose clothing, ties, jewellery and rings around moving / rotating machinery or in a work process area where they may become entangled or get caught. Do not cut, trim or confine parts / portions that will impair the efficient and effective use of any personal protective equipment. Do not enter any un-scaled areas unless directly engaged in surveying, rock blasting operations or acting in a supervisory capacity and enter only with the aid of safe devices.
3.2 PLANNING S fe a dlo s p v n nc nb a in dth u hth c m in d a ty n s re e tio a e tta e ro g e o b e e rtso m n g m n c n a dw ll-tra e p rs n e S fe ffo f a a e e t, lie t n e in d e o n l. a ty P n in s a c n id r th s c rity a p c a da s c te ris s la n g h ll o s e e e u s e ts n s o ia d k d s rib dinth M n a a ds a fo wth ty ic l flo c a fo ec e is a u l n h ll llo e p a w h rts r d v lo in s e ific s fe a da c e t p v n ns te y ee p g pc a ty n c id n re e tio tra g . T ep lim a p n in o n wp je ts s a ta ein a c u t h re in ry la n g f e ro c h ll k to c o n s c rity toe s res feo e tio o th c m le dP je t a ds a eu n u a p ra n f e o p te ro c n h ll b b s do : e ae n
A risk assessment of the project. Level of security required. A survey of the surrounding residential and industrial characteristics. Survey of criminal activity in the area, if any, in consultation with local police and local residents. Review of above aspects to decide suitable protection against theft, vandalism and sabotage.
Risk assessment for safety purposes shall take into account the following security considerations: The value of the proposed project. The location (urban / rural / fencing and lighting required? Nearby hazards if any?). Vulnerability of different parts of the project against vandalism. Review security history of similar projects.
P ns fe a da c e t p v n nm a u s d rin p n in o la a ty n c id n re e tio e s re u g la n g f c n tru tio o e tio s fo e c p je t. o s c n p ra n r a h ro c 3.3 TRAINING
Training for Safety and Accident Prevention shall begin at the time of employment, before employees start work. Initially, the Orientation Session will be conducted
by the Safety Representative to cover site safety and accident prevention aspects as described in this Manual. Training is a never-ending process and the supervisors shall continue the training so that the workers know the techniques of performing the job to the requisite standards of safety, quality and output and the degree of responsibility expected of them. Supervisors shall ensure that workers understand the logic behind safe work practices and follow the rules implicitly. Supervisors safety orientation shall cover all possible safety aspects including (but not limited to) the following. a) Existing hazards in the operations in which the new or transferred employee will participate. b) Existing safeguards and precautionary measures that must be taken for those hazards, such as work permit requirements in the work area. c) Specific requirements for safety goggles, safety boots, hard hats, gloves, face shields, or other protective equipment in the work areas. d) The locations of emergency exits (if applicable), phones, fire extinguishers, fire buckets, first aid kits, etc. and other emergency equipment. e) Locations of nearest hospitals and first aid facility, police and fire stations. f) The procedures to be followed in case of emergencies and the specific requirements of the same. g) Reporting hazards and defective equipment and initiating corrective measures. h) The need of good housekeeping and active employee participation in safety and accident prevention program. Supervisors shall bear in mind that accidents generally occur because of the following main factors and shall base the Safety Observation Techniques on them. Causes of accident Unsafe / casual work habits Job incompatibility The work environment Physical disabilities / Lack of mental awareness Lack of mental alertness Incorrect or improper attitudes Most common reasons Not following the safety instructions, complacent attitude and overconfidence. Not experienced enough or insufficient instruction / training. Poor housekeeping or the ergonomics of the work place, cramped site conditions, Poor vision, hearing loss, medical problems, overweight, etc. Boring and repetitive work, tedious work, mind preoccupied Im ten feet tall, bullet proof, it wont happen to me, etc.)
As construction of a project develops, special training requirements will become necessary depending on the work activities and emerging site conditions.
S e ia T a in R q ir m n w c v r th fo w g p c l r in g e u e e ts ill o e e llo in :
a) b) c) d)
First Aid treatment Hazardous Products Their safe handling and emergency procedures Safe transportation of dangerous goods Fire extinguisher operation recharge, inspection and maintenance procedures e) Confined space entry procedures (such as scaffold beneath slabs) f) Incident / Accident Control
3.4 OFFICE SAFETY
Safety during construction is not limited to personnel carrying out or supervising the work at the Site, but shall also apply to those carrying out office duties. Office personnel shall take care of the following aspects. a) New employees know the office safety rules, follow safe work procedures and identify / correct any hazards. b) Overloading top drawers of filing cabinets is avoided. c) File drawers are opened one at a time and closed when not in use. d) Scissors, pencils, pens, steel rulers and other pointed objects are stored separately in a desk drawer. e) Broken glass or cans with rough edges are not thrown into waste-paper baskets. f) Glass windows are provided on doors (for clear vision) that are opened frequently. g) Electrical cords are ensured to be in good condition and repaired immediately if defective. h) The plug, not the cord is pulled, when removing plug from the socket. i) Electrical appliances / telephone are not located in aisles / walkways. j) Aisles are kept free of cartons / wastepaper baskets. k) Loads that obstruct vision are not carried. l) Fallen objects are picked up, spills wiped, and loose flooring repaired at the first opportunity. m) No leaning back in chairs. n) No placing of office machines near edge of desks / tables. o) All fans to have safety guards in place. p) No use of flammable liquids to clean clothing. q) Flammable materials stored in approved containers, label contents and cap containers securely. r) Empty coffee / tea - pots not left on a hot burner. s) Office personnel to know the location and the use of fire fighting equipment, type / application of extinguishers, how to report a fire and escape routes in case of fire. t) Smoking by workers and employees only in approved designated areas. u) Safety matches or lighters that do not spark / ignite when dropped to be used and butane lighters not used.
v) Heavy objects lifted by standing close to load, squatting with feet apart, keeping the back straight and grasping load firmly and using leg muscles to lift. w) No object carried in a manner that it obstructs sight. x) Have emergency contact list with telephone numbers.
3.5 FIRST AID AND MEDICAL SERVICE
First Aid and Medical Service cover is needed to provide medical treatment facilities, emergency medical transportation and first aid to site personnel. The related material and equipment availability has to be ensured at all times. First Aid and Medical Service at work sites shall be commensurate with the size and location of the site, complexity of the job, hazard potential and estimated manpower to be deployed for the Project. The following issues shall determine the type of first aid and medical facility required at site: a) Estimated man-days and number of workers at peak work period. b) Duration of the project. c) Availability of qualified physicians in the vicinity who will visit the job-site either on regular scheduled visits or in emergencies. d) Existing medical resources such as clinics, hospitals and ambulance services, and the location of the project site, its accessibility, transportation and communication facilities. e) Incidence of exposure to health and safety hazards such as exposure to toxic materials, occupational diseases. Potential exposure to and probability of the occurrence of explosions, fires or other catastrophe.
T e S S fe R p s n tiv a d th P je t M n g r s a h ite a ty e re e ta e n e ro c a a e h ll jo tly d te in a d m k th n c s a a n e e t fo S in e rm e n a e e e e s ry rra g m n r ite M d a T a e t re u m n . T eP je t T a s a e ic l re tm n q ire e ts h ro c e m h ll: a)
b)
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Liaise with local government regulatory bodies to determine the current medical requirement for the project and the availability of any additional service that may be required. Notify the designated purchasing and material-handling representatives for the Project of the medical equipment and related supplies required for the Project staff. Determine the availability and proximity of off-site qualified First Aid and Medical personnel in the project area operations and ensure that the appropriate persons are in place prior to the project commencement. Arrange for temporary medical treatment facility for workers who may require treatment on site before shifting them to local medical facility. Liaise and coordinate with local ambulance service and arrange for emergency medical transportation of injured persons. Keep a standby vehicle at site at all times for quick evacuation of casualties in emergency.
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Oversee first aid / medical service at site. Provide written directives / nursing procedures. Visit site periodically to inspect facilities. Review first aid log. Revise medical directives as and when required. Attend to employees medical problems.
3.6 MEETINGS
The Site Safety Representative will schedule weekly Safety Review Meetings. The Project Manager, Field Engineers, Supervisors, Foremen will attend these along with Clients representative (optional). Site Safety Meetings shall cover the following. a) Review incidents, accidents and near misses (identification of areas requiring attention, undesirable trends observed during the week). b) Review procedures or rules and any changes in government regulations affecting construction operations. c) Identify unsafe practices, determine and implement remedial and corrective action. d) Results of weekly safety review. e) Identify any comments on unsafe equipment, conditions or practices. f) Ensure suitability and availability of personal protective equipment. g) Check feedback from workers and foremen.
3.7 STATISTICS
Information with respect to job site accidents shall be collected and documented on an ongoing basis and analysed to determine the frequency and severity of incidents. Safety monitoring shall be pro-active and directed towards continuous improvement through recognition of safety achievements and / or recommendations. A Weekly Accident Report and an Accident Analysis by Injury and Trade providing summary and breakdown information will be submitted detailing the following: a) First aid cases b) Medical aid c) Lost time d) Fatalities e) A Monthly Safety Monitoring Report will be submitted providing information on Lost time due to accidents. Lost workdays due to accidents. Medical aid. Near misses. Major safety achievements / recommendations. Identification of changes in First Aid and Emergency Procedures and communication of these changes to workers.
Identification of corrective action taken in response to valid safety observations submitted by employees. Confirmation that workers are well informed. Issue safety recognition awards.
Minutes of the meetings shall be recorded and copies distributed to Project Manager, Clients Representative, Safety Representative and Attendees.
3.8 DOCUMENTATION
Detailed records of Safety and accident prevention matters shall be maintained at every project site to establish a database for future and continuous improvement in safety procedures. The Site Safety Representative will document and hold the following information relating to the Site Safety and Accident Prevention Program. a)
b)
Personal / employee information, including Results of pre-employment inquiries Incident / accident involvement Proof of training Prior achievements if any
Safety Committee information, including Minutes of Meetings Procedures General Safety related correspondence c) Incident / accident information including Incident / accident records Incident / accident statistics Recommendations / actions
d) Client Information including Client meetings Clients review / inspections e) Continuous Improvement, including New recommendations Current and Future legislation and its likely implications
3.9 SAFETY AUDIT
The purpose of Safety Audit is to observe, oversee and verify that safety aspects for the project facility conform to: a) Provisions of this Safety and Accident Prevention Manual. b) Policies and procedures established and approved for the specific project. The Safety Audit is also to ensure the following. c) Total safety objectives for the project are being met adequately. d) Immediate corrective action is taken to correct non-conformances.
A Safety Audit Programme shall be developed for each project using the guidelines contained in this document along with project and Client specific requirements. Safety Audits shall include, but not be limited to the following: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Project Organization Safety Committee Labour and Public Relations Material Control Safety Checks Safety Administration Construction Safety Implementation Inspection & Safety Control Methods Documentation Control for Safety
Audit Team Leader shall be responsible for: a) Developing audit plan (agenda) at least one (1) week before the scheduled audit date. b) Announcing the proposed Audits approximately two (2) weeks before the scheduled date to site organization. c) Preparing the Project Audit Checklist in two parts, general and project specific. d) Presenting the agenda and finalizing the Project Audit Checklist one-week prior to the Audit. e) Supervising the audit. f) Presiding over the post-audit conference and presenting the audit findings. g) Preparing and distributing the Project Audit Report. The Project Manager shall be responsible for the following actions. a) Ensuring that personnel, documents and field operators are prepared and auditable. b) Reaching agreement on the audit findings and committing a date for corrective action. c) Implementing action to correct deficiencies and non-conformances. The Audit team shall prepare the Safety Audit Report, which shall consist of the following. a) Transmittal letter b) Safety Audit Report Summary c) List of Personnel contacted d) Audit Findings e) Non- Con formances (corrective action requests) f) Audit Checklist g) Recommendations and citations
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a) Initiate appropriate action to correct the deficiency. b) Report the proposed corrective action, the preventive action to the Project Manager, and the dates of completion for these actions.
c) Provide objective evidence to managers, such as copies of correspondence or documentation to show that corrective action has been taken and completed. d) If corrective action cannot be accomplished as scheduled, the Project Manager may request an extension of time from the Director, giving reasons for such delay. e) On dates scheduled for completion of corrective actions, the Auditor shall request the Project Manager to review the completion. f) When all required action has been completed and adherence to Project safety requirements is established, the Auditor shall then prepare an Audit Closeout Report. g) The Audit Closeout Report will be distributed to those who received copies of the Safety Audit Report. h) Status of the Audit Closeout shall be reported at scheduled management review meetings. i) Each corrective action request, when closed, shall become a part of the Project record files.
3.10 SECURITY
T es c rity o th p je t (e is go b in c n tru te ) is a h eu f e ro c x tin r e g o s c d n im o n c m o e t o th S fe a dA c e t P v n n p rta t o p n n f e a ty n c id n re e tio P g m A c rd g , s c rityre u m n s a b c re lly ro ra . c o in ly e u q ire e ts h ll e a fu a s s e d rin th P je t p n in s g a dd e tly s e s d u g e ro c la n g ta e n ilig n im le e te d rin c n tru tio . p mn d u g o s c n
Project security requirements shall depend on the following factors: a) An assessment of risk to the Project. b) The level of security required. c) A survey of surrounding residential / business characteristics. d) Consultation with local police and a survey of criminal activity in the area. The following points shall govern the risk assessment for the Project: a) The value of the construction. b) Location (urban / rural and fencing / lighting/neighbourhood). c) Vulnerability of different construction areas. d) History of similar sites. Site Security shall cover the following: a) Security of site infrastructure, offices/documents/assets/plant/ machinery/ personnel. b) Emergency aid. c) Site access control. d) Protection against vandalism and theft. e) Fire and safety patrols. To prevent vandalism and theft, the following shall be checked regularly. a) All stores, workshops, work areas at closing time, timber yards b) Lunchrooms, Washrooms c) Field offices d) Conduct routine site patrols
e) f) g) h) i)
Random checks in workers temporary colonies Marking of tools and equipment for easy identification with marking paint. Registration of expensive items with the local police. Marking of rented equipment with visible marks. Locking tools and equipment when not in use for extended periods.
Site Access Control shall be exercised by the following actions: a) Fencing the site and manning all entry & exit points. b) Occasional searches of lunch boxes and briefcases. c) Routine searches of vehicles entering and leaving. d) Regular checking along the perimeter fence to discourage potential offenders from throwing tools and equipment outside for later retrieval. e) Issue of approved personal Project Identification Card. f) Issue of vehicle daily/ permanent pass for entry & exit. g) No entry for private unauthorised vehicles to worksite at any time. h) All material leaving the site recorded on a Material Gate Pass. i) Entry and exit register at the entry point for all visitors. Permanent Vehicle Pass shall be issued: a) For Company / Client vehicles that enter or leave the site on a daily basis. b) For Sub-contractor or Vendor vehicles or powered mobile equipment which enter / leave the site on a daily basis.
3.11 SAFETY ORIENTATION
Employees shall receive safety orientation and training as required for their respective duties. New employees and visitors shall undergo safety orientation on each project. First aid requirements shall be reviewed with each employee. Site Safety Officer shall implement the Safety Orientation Program at site. The Site Safety Officer shall be responsible for the following actions. a) Prepare an orientation presentation. b) Issue project safety materials and equipment. c) Review existing project safety rules, safe working practices and procedures. d) Review project emergency procedures, signals, evacuation procedures and the purpose of warning signs and tags. e) Review the types of protective equipment required on the project and their uses. f) Review the location and function of services such as the Project First Aid Centre, Fire Services, ambulance and medical services. g) Review the reporting of incidents.
CONTENTS OF FIRST AID BOX
Sr No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Item Eye wash bottles filled with distilled water 4% xylocaine eye drops, Boric acid eye drops & Bycarbonate eye drops 24 Small sterilised dressings 20 Medium size sterilised dressings 12 Large size sterilised dressings 12 Large size sterilised burn dressings 12x15 cm packets of sterilised dressings 200 ml Bottle of 1% certimide solution 1x200 ml Bottle of 2% mercurochrome solution in water 1x120 ml Bottle of salvolatile having doses and mode of administration One pair of scissors 2xRolls of adhesive plaster (6 cm x 1 M) 2xRolls of adhesive plaster (2 cm x 1 M) 12 Pieces of sterilised eye pads in separate sealed packet Bottle containing 100 tablets (325 mg each) of aspirin 20 Roller bandages 10 cm wide 12 Roller bandages 5 cm wide 01 Tourniquet Suitable splints 3 x Packet of safety pins Kidney tray Snake bite lancet 1 x 30 ml Bottle containing potassium permanganate crystals First aid leaflet 06 x Triangular bandages 2 x Pairs of suitable sterilised latex hand gloves
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
ROHAN BUILDERS (I) PVT LTD. IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, THROUGH ENVIRONMENT
FRIENDLY CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES AND ACTIVE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION MEASURES. THESE MEASURES SHALL CONFORM TO THE EXISTING LEGAL AND REGULATORY PROVISIONS, DURING THE
PLANNING, EXECUTION AND MAINTENANCE STAGES OF ALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS. THESE PRACTICES AND PROTECTION
MEASURES WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY MONITORED AND UPDATED FOR THE BEST RESULTS.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
4.1 INTRODUCTION The construction industry in India received a boost due to the commencement of a large number of infrastructure projects during the last decade of the twentieth century. Major initiatives in the roads, telecommunications, housing and water supply projects resulted in huge investments in these core development sectors. These developments augured well for the countrys citizens, the job sector and provided new business opportunities for those in the building industry. However, these developments also had their flip side in the form of degradation of national resources, degradation of the environment, destruction of ecosystems and habitat for the endangered species of flora and fauna. The damage was not restricted to the land but also spread to the seas and the aquatic environment. The pressures exerted by the ever - growing population resulted in severe air, water and land pollution. In order to overcome these problems and to sustain the development activity without prejudice to the environmental issues involved, several strategies were planned and some concrete measures put in place. A legal and regulatory framework has been promulgated to take care of the environmental issues related to construction activity. In keeping with these sound environmental principles and policies, RBIPL has decided to formalize this document in the form of a Manual of the Environmental Management Systems at Construction Sites. This manual represents the sentiments of the ROHAN GROUP OF COMPANIES in so far as they relate to environmental conservation. The principles and practices devised for the site personnel shall be strictly implemented at all sites, with immediate effect.
AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FOR ALL CIVIL ENGINEERS IS VITAL. IT CAN HELP SAFEGUARD OUR ENVIRONMENT AND PRESERVE IT IN ITS MOST BENEVOLENT FORM FOR OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
REMEMBER MOST OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE AND DEGRADATION IS IRREVERSIBLE.

4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ISO 14001 This European Standard was approved by CEN (A group of 18 European countries) on 21st August 1996. The underlying sentiment was that various organizations are increasingly concerned to achieve and demonstrate sound environmental performance by controlling the impact of their activities, products or services by taking into account their environmental policy and objectives. This sentiment prevails in the context of progressively stringent legislation and development of economic policies to foster environmental protection and growing concern about environmental matters as they relate to sustainable development. International Standards covering environmental management are intended to provide organizations with the elements of an effective environmental management system, (EMS) which integrates well with other management goals. ISO 14001 specifies the requirements of an EMS and is applicable to all types of organizations across the globe. The overall aim of this standard is to support environmental protection and prevention of pollution in balance with the socio economic needs. Demonstration of successful implementation of this standard by the company shall assure all the interested parties that an appropriate environmental management system (EMS) is in place. 4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
GENERAL
The construction activity of our projects has a variety of impacts on the environment. The major activities associated with projects include land acquisition, site clearance, earthwork, setting up of site offices and labour camp, material transfer to and from the site and actual construction work. On completion of the project, the assets created are to be handed over to the clients / promoters of the projects for further operations and therefore the operation phase activities and their impacts do not fall within our purview. This section identifies and details out the likely environmental impacts of the construction activity. These impacts are listed in a tabular form below. The categorization of the impacts depends upon the project activities. Normally the land acquisition activity is over before our construction activity starts and falls within the responsibilities of the client. The impacts of this activity are therefore not considered. A description of the impacts and the procedure of selecting the input parameters for different predictive scenarios have been provided in the following sections.
EXPECTED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION Activity Site clearance Earthwork, excavation and refilling, rock excavation by blasting. Storage and transportation of construction material Quarrying and crushing, operation of WMM and Hot Mix plants, concrete batching plants, concrete mixers and site machinery Foundation works involving blinding course and RCC Steel sections fabrication Anticipated Impact Removal of green cover, trees and bushes. Generation of dust, noise, damage to the sub soil strata. Generation of noise and dust at construction site and along the haul routes. Water quality deterioration in downstream stretches due to suspension of sediments, release of SPM and other air pollutants, vibrations and noise. Vibrations and noise, changes in ground water table due to continuous dewatering. Noise, vibrations, generation of dust and gases. Noise, vibrations, release of air pollutants Lowering of GWT at site and water pollution Degree of Impact Minor and temporary Minor and temporary Minor Minor and temporary
Minor and temporary
Minor and temporary Minor Temporary
Operation of generators for power supply Water abstraction from the sources at site for the construction work and release of wastewater in an unchecked manner at site Construction of Generation of noise, dust, superstructure water logging due to curing and all the impacts listed above to varying degrees. Finishing woks Generation of noise, dust, water logging due to curing and all the impacts listed above to varying degrees. 4.4 IMPACTS ON LAND Impact due to Green Cover removal
Minor and temporary
Minor and temporary
The green cover removal due to site clearance prior to the commencement of construction activity can be in the form of removal of agricultural crop, cutting of trees and shrubs and stripping of grass and other weeds and bushes.
Prolonged exposure of earth surface to rains without green cover causes severe erosion over a period of time. Such erosion can cause damage to the building foundations. It also increases the runoff coefficient of the rainwater, thereby increasing the runoff and reducing the quantity of water available for retention by the soil for groundwater recharge. When vehicles ply on this surface, it causes dust nuisance. Impact due to Earthwork, Excavation and Refilling and Rock Blasting Excavation at the worksite creates dust nuisance, noise and vibrations due to the use of excavating machinery and earth moving plant. Use of explosives for rock blasting is hazardous and creates dust, noise and blast effects. It can lead to damage and loss of hearing. Excavated portions unless refilled quickly accumulate water, rubbish, debris and other solid and liquid waste. Over a long duration, these decompose and cause degradation of sub soil strata and pollute groundwater. Damage caused by blasting to the rocky strata can result in loss of ground water to the surroundings due to newly fractured strata and the existing GWT can go deeper. The excavated earth has to be disposed off near the work site. This is because the excavated portions are generally backfilled with other material suitable for foundations. Often, the excavated earth has to be taken away from the site due to restrictions of space. If this is dumped in a haphazard manner, it gives rise to significant impacts on the disposal area. Disposal in an unregulated manner can create problems in the future and create health hazards for the nearby habitations. Impact due to transportation and storage of building materials Transportation of construction materials over long haul routes and at site causes dust and noise as well as vibrations. The storage of hazardous materials like fuels, oils and lubricants, explosives and some other flammable materials requires separate storage and careful handling. Spilling of petrochemical products and other organic solvents can cause contamination of groundwater. Special storage requirements may be essential for some building materials like timber and ply, cement, paints FOL and explosives. The intra site shifting of these materials also calls for extra precautions. Further, this movement causes noise, dust and smoke. Impact due to quarrying and crushing and operations of WMM Plant, Hot Mix Plant and Concrete batching plant Certain building materials like coarse aggregate and sand are procured through quarrying and crushing operations. The quarrying operations result in creation of trenches and ditches. These remain unfilled and create unhygienic conditions. Quarrying is usually associated with rock blasting for excavation of rock. Over a period of time it is observed that due to incorrect quarrying practices, entire hillsides are damaged and vegetation is permanently affected. Noise and dust pollution are the other impacts.
Crushing of the quarried material to obtain the coarse aggregate as per the required size and quantity is another important site activity. Crushing in mechanized crushers gives rise to vibrations, noise and dust nuisance. Operation of WMM plant, hot mix plant and concrete batching plant are also essential site activities which give rise to environmental impacts. These include dust and smoke nuisance, vibrations and noise. Disposal of wastewater from the operations (without pre-treatment) of these plants also causes adverse impacts on the groundwater sources at site. If associated with poor drainage and disposal facilities, the stagnated wastewater can create unhygienic conditions and endanger health of workers at site. Impacts due to foundation works, blinding course and RCC The foundation works involve excavation and disposal of excavated earth. In case the quantity to be disposed off is significant, the disposal area has to be selected judiciously to avoid adverse impacts. The PCC blinding course significantly changes the drainage properties of the subsoil strata. The overlaying RCC course also increases the load on the soil and transfers the building loads to the soil. Impacts due to superstructure and finishing works The types of impacts on land, due to the construction of superstructure are similar in nature to those explained earlier. 4.5 NOISE IMPACTS During the construction works, the major source of noise pollution is the movement of vehicles, which are engaged in transportation of construction materials. The plants and machinery operating at the site itself also generate noise. Drilling and blasting operations also contribute to the noise levels significantly. The operating noise levels due to construction machinery are given in the table below. Machinery Truck Generator Concrete Mixer Vibrators Motors Pump Sets Noise Level (dBA) 85 96 89 86 89 85
Noise level modelling at typical construction sites shows that at a distance of about 350 M from the sources, the noise levels are about 45 to 50 dBA. This level does not cause any adverse impact. Impact on construction workers and staff
The equivalent sound level averaged over 8 hours (Leq(8hr)) is used to describe the exposure of noise in work places. The damage risk criterion for hearing as enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the USA and also by the Govt. of India under the Factories Act, to reduce hearing loss stipulates that the noise levels up to 90dBA are acceptable for 8 hours exposure per day. The American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists has proposed an Leq(8hr) limit of 85 dBA. Exposure to impulses or impact noise (blasting) should not exceed 140 dBA(peak acoustic pressure). Exposure to 10,000 impulses of 120 dBA is permissible per day. During controlled blasting, with ear protection the noise level impact can be significantly reduced. Except for the diesel generators, the noise exposure of workers to other machinery is below 90dBA. Only those workers, who are working very close to the generator, are likely to have a prolonged exposure to higher noise levels than those prescribed. 4.6 AIR QUALITY IMPACTS The concentration of air pollutants such as NOx, SO2 and SPM in the ambient air at the construction sites goes up due to construction activity. The baseline levels of 10.0g per m3 for SO2, 20.0 g per m3 for NO2 and 100 g per m3 for SPM can be considered as typical ambient levels. Operations at the work site Use of diesel engines at the work site is the main cause of air pollution. If it is assumed that for a typical site about 200 litres of diesel is consumed per day by all the machinery and equipment in use, the air pollution at site will be mainly ground based and the effect will be localized for the construction period. The impact is not considered as significant. Material movement The incremental impacts on air quality due to the materials movement are not expected to be significant due to very low level of emissions of air pollutants. Fugitive emissions of pollutants during material movement will not significantly add to the impacts. Dust and inorganic pollutants Significant amount of dust is generated at site during various activities. However, this is restricted to the construction phase for a short duration and is unlikely to have any significant impacts. 4.7 WATER QUALITY IMPACTS The construction phase of the projects generally does not have significant impacts on water quality of the surface sources. However, some instances of pollution due to unchecked human wastes generated around the site by the labour camps have been reported. From the point of view of the health and hygiene of site staff and workers, it is imperative to ensure that surface water quality is not allowed to deteriorate.
4.8 OTHER ISSUES Quarry sites Quarry sites for materials like sand and coarse aggregates, which are essential for construction work usually, exist, with their registration and permits for quarrying operations. As such their operations are not expected to have any significant impacts. Further, the company shall not be involved in their issues. Construction workers camp The site activities include setting up a colony for construction workers. Such colony shall be generally located away from existing habitation in open area. Potable drinking water and sanitation issues may create adverse impacts due to health problems. SUMMARY The construction activity is generally a time bound activity at construction sites. As such, the environmental impacts of the site activity are short term and temporary. No significant impacts are expected to result from such activity. However, in cases of large infrastructure projects, the project promoters are expected to obtain all the essential environmental clearances before the project takes off. From our point of view, the site staff must diligently avoid causing activities, which can lead to significant impacts. While choosing the sources for aggregates and sand only those parties, which give due importance to the environment conservation issues may be selected. This will avoid the company getting dragged into unnecessary controversy.
4.9 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

PREAMBLE All civil constructions do have some negative environmental impacts. Although some of these impacts cannot be fully avoided, care can be taken to reduce their gravity. The mitigation measures designed to reduce the adverse impacts form a part of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP). MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY IMPACTS Impacts on vegetation In order to adequately compensate for the loss of tree cover (green cover), plantation around the proposed constructed area shall be taken up in collaboration with the clients / consultants. This item shall be included at the project negotiation stage itself. Plantation shall also be planned around the periphery of the site. Suitable species like eucalyptus shall be chosen for such plantation. Other species, which assist soil stabilization and have quicker evapo -transpiration rate shall be utilized. Movement of construction materials
Air quality impacts due to the movement of construction materials are distributed over a large area and along the road network leading to the site. These do not impair the ambient air environment significantly. However, increased ambient dust levels shall be obtained on the unpaved stretches of roads. The increased fugitive dust levels (due to such vehicular movement) shall be controlled by using water sprinklers to sprinkle water, on all unpaved roads. The frequency of sprinkling shall be based on weather conditions. In dry seasons, sprinkling shall be done thrice a day (morning, noon and evening). The increased noise levels due to increased traffic will not have any significant impact and therefore no mitigation measures shall be generally needed. However, where there is a likelihood of prolonged and sustained noise impacts, temporary barriers shall be provided to reduce ambient noise levels. Impacts due to construction activity Ambient Air Quality: Air quality impacts during construction shall be due to inorganic dust generated during excavation and other activities. The running of generators and other plant and machines using diesel shall contribute organic gases, SO2, NOX and suspended particulate matter (SPM) to the ambient air. Fugitive Dust: The mitigation plan to reduce the dust and SPM at the site shall involve sprinkling of water around the site. Ambient air quality shall be monitored once every month for 24 hours duration. The sampling point shall be 500 m downwind from the site. In the event of exceeding the permissible air quality standards, the working schedule at site shall be modified and the ambient air quality monitoring shall be then done once a week. Noise Levels: Some workers at the construction site shall be exposed to noise levels higher than the permissible level. Such workers shall be provided with protective gear and ear muffs/ earplugs. These workers shall also be rotated on other duties if it is feasible. Noise level monitoring shall be carried out at site once a month and a record shall be kept. Ground Vibrations: The impacts due to ground vibrations as a result of blasting operations shall be mitigated by ensuring that only the trained and expert personnel carry out these works and that adequate and essential protective gear is provided to the blasting crew. It shall be ensured that only the minimum essential workers are engaged for this activity. Spoil Disposal: The spoil generated during excavation at site shall be disposed off only at pre - designated locations within the plot, preferably in low lying area or in ponds. In case this is not possible, then it shall be dumped outside the plot in low lying areas or ponds, spread evenly and levelled. In case the extra earth is to be stacked at site, it shall be spread in thickness not exceeding one metre and side slopes shall be provided. Turfing shall be done on the slopes to prevent erosion due to rainwater. Water Quality Impact: Generally the water quality impacts at site due to construction activity shall be negligible. However, these can be further reduced by good house keeping and good construction practices. It shall be ensured that the wastewater from the site does not drain towards the water sources and that all the solid waste is disposed off well away from the sources.
Borrow Pits and Quarrying Activity: The impacts due to the borrow pits needed for earth filling at site shall be reduced by carefully choosing the areas for the pits. Similarly, only licensed quarries shall be patronized for procuring aggregates and sand and these shall be expected to abide by the EMP. The pits and quarries shall be backfilled after the project needs are through to mitigate adverse impacts. Debris generated during construction shall be used for this purpose. Workers Colony & Sanitation Issues: The workers colony at site shall be away from other habitation and shall be set up with due consideration to the area sanitation and hygienic living conditions. Adequate provision shall be made for the disposal of domestic solid waste and wastewater with due regard to the integrity of the main water source at site. Sanitary facilities and other mandatory requirements as stipulated in labour Welfare laws shall be provided.
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES Environmental Action to be taken Issues Loss of Tree plantation along the periphery of the trees/green cover plot and / or as per the clients plantation plan. Turfing on slopes. Dust generation at Construction sites and access roads passing site and on haul through habited areas and unpaved stretches roads to be sprinkled with water twice everyday. Air Pollution Construction site to be preferably in the Responsibility Project Manager Senior Project Engineer Project Manager
downwind direction of habitation. One full day monitoring of ambient air quality for possible preventive and remedial measures. Noise Pollution One time monitoring of ambient noise levels at 0.5 km distance downwind of the site. Provision of earplugs to workers and operators for generators. Disposal of spoil To be uniformly spread and levelled at designated sites inside/ outside the plot with adequate measures for its stabilization. Traffic and All hauled material to be covered during transportation transportation. Routine check of all vehicles and their proper maintenance to reduce vehicular emissions and consequent pollution. Domestic Sewage Provide septic tanks / soakage pits for the and Solid Waste sanitation facilities at the workers colony. Management Provide composting pits for solid waste and cans for collection. Public Discomfort Constitute a committee of affected people to determine consensual solutions and to oversee their implementation to avoid discomfort.
Site Safety Officer
Project Manager Site Safety Officer
Project Manager
Project Manager, Site Safety Officer
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ORGANIZATION CHART s MANAGING DIRECTOR

Decide environment. Policy. Set objectives, approve Programmes Overall responsibility
PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Define project requirements and specific environmental issues. Audits env. Protection measures. Defines mid course corrections. Reviews compliance with legal and mandatory provisions. Updates measures and ensures motivation for programmes.
PROJECT MANAGER
Identifies project specific issues. Updates env. Protection measures. Implements programme. Conducts meetings and performs review. Conducts internal audit. Conducts liaison with authorities, clients and company management
FIELD ENGINEER S
Identify specific issues. Implement and support programme. Record achievements. Report significant issues arising out of day to day
Section 1
ACCESS TO WORK AREAS
Most of the accidents in the construction industry are due to people, tools and materials falling from heights, often from only a few metres. Many accidents involve the misuse of simple items of equipment such as ladders, labour tools and machinery. It is mandatory that a risk assessment be done for all the work areas to provide a safe access and a safe work place. Ladders, steps, lightweight platforms, mobile elevating work platforms, mobile towers and scaffolds shall not be used unless it is reasonable to do so with due regard to the risks to any person arising from its use. It is essential to: Select the right piece of equipment / material for the job. Check that the equipment to be used is sound and a spare is available. Erect and position it properly. Use it safely after due assessment of risks with necessary precautions.
LADDERS
The following shall be checked while using ladders: Broken and insecure treads, hinges and no missing or loose screws or bolts. The retaining cords of equal length and in good condition. The ladder placed on a firm and level place and at 75 0 angle to work (for every 4 feet up, the ladder moves out 1 feet at bottom). Stiles are undamaged and cross bearers are secure and not broken. If the fall is more than 2 m trestles to have guardrails and toe boards. If on a scaffold, there should be sufficient space for men and materials. The trestles should be braced and tied if over 3.6m in height. Trestle platforms should be at least 1/3rd below top of trestle and maximum span should not exceed 3m. Additional supports are required for spans of more than 3m. Trestle platform should be at least 600mm wide. The stiles should be lashed together, or at ground level to suitable stakes. Help is taken while erecting or moving long ladders. Ladders to extend 1m above landing space (5 rungs) to provide a safe hand hold. Workers not to try to over reach and to keep thighs between stiles. No work less than five rungs from top of the ladder. No repositioning of ladders by jumping while standing on rungs. Only one person to climb a ladder at a time and to grip stiles while climbing or descending. Rungs to be free from mud, oil or other slippery materials. No painting of wooden ladders (paint hides cracks and defects).
No use of metal ladders /metal reinforced ladders in the vicinity of power lines / cables. Safe landing platform to be provided where a ladder reaches height of 9m or more.
SCAFFOLDING
Check that scaffold materials comply with IS Codes. Do not use scaffold as a ladder. Instead use ladder for access to scaffolding. Do not interfere with scaffolding by removing ties, guard - rails or bracing. Check scaffolding is complete and tied securely before use. Avoid overloading working platforms and keep them clear and free from debris and waste material. Do not throw materials or debris from working platforms. Do not rig tarpaulins on scaffolding. Wind sail effect may cause scaffolding to collapse. Confirm with scaffold foreman whether scaffolding is ready to use and inform him of any defects such as missing guardrails or scaffold boards. Provide appropriate overhead protection where persons work or pass below or are exposed to overhead hazards. Erect Rolling tower scaffolds such that: - Adjusting screws are within maximum allowable extended limit. - Each lift has diagonal bracing. - Knee braces or cantilevered brackets are not used. - Tower is on firm ground, has a level base and castor /wheels are locked before use. When moving, castors are used; towers are free of workers, materials and equipment. Swinging Scaffolds: - To get the support ropes tested by loading scaffold near ground level to 4 times the intended load. - To protect support ropes from acid / chemical attack and kinking and freezing if wet. - To test supporting lines against 6 times intended load for wire ropes. - To have life lines for each person. - To have safety hooks on irons or hooks. - To have platforms not less than 20 inches wide and not more than 36 inches long.
MOBILE TOWERS
Dos and Donts Before use: Do confirm with the supervisor that mobile tower is safe to use. Do not erect a tower unless you are competent. Do check operation of castor or wheel brakes. Do ensure access ladder is in place and secure.
Do check operation of outriggers if fitted.
Dos and Donts During use: Do position mobile tower by hand. Do not tow using a vehicle, e.g. dumper Do not remain on the working platform while tower is being moved. Do ensure that the tower is on a firm and level base. Do lock castor or wheels before commencing work. Do position and lock outriggers. Do use ladders for access. Do not climb structure, or tower. Do not attempt to move tower while remaining on platform and ensure there is no pulling along using overhead structure. Do close platform trapdoor or fix guardrail to avoid falling down the ladder opening. Do use brick guard where necessary.
ACCESS
Other means of access include: Boatswains chair Suspended cradle Scissor lift Articulated telescopic boom Mobile elevating work platform All of these require special training in their safe operation and use. Working at heights- where working platforms cannot be erected- does require use of personal suspension equipment i.e., a boatswains chair, or if impracticable, safety harness and fall arrest equipment, for which training is required.
Section 2
WORKING AT HEIGHTS
Nearly twenty percent accidents in the building and construction industry are caused by falls during roof work. The major risk areas from which people fall are listed below. Flat or sloping roofs Fragile roofs Through openings, holes and from edges Ladders and scaffolds Most of those killed or injured are not specialized workers but are people carrying out small repair jobs or maintenance and cleaning work, who fail to use the correct equipment and do not follow safe working practice. ACCESS AND LANDING PLACES A secured ladder shall be used to gain access to high roofs or work areas at height. The ladder shall be: Firmly supported at base on natural surface (no packing). Set at an angle of 750 (one out for every four up). Extending about 1m (5 rungs) above landing level. Secured at the top or at the bottom. Check landing places above 2 m height are of adequate size (length & width) and are provided with the following. Guardrail at 910mm. Toe board 150mm high. Second guard rail or barrier so that no gap bigger than 470mm exists. Openings, corners, breaks, edges and joisting on a floor Where persons or materials are liable to fall: More than 2m deep,
From roof edges, Into water, other liquids, or dangerous materials, Guardrails and toe boards shall be provided for protection. Holes in floors shall always be Guarded or securely covered. Clearly marked Hole Below. Open joists, through which a person can fall, (more than 2m), shall be boarded. Guardrails, toe boards and covers may be removed to allow access for persons or materials, but shall be replaced as soon as possible. GUARDING OF ROOFS Working on flat roofs (pitch less than 10) around which, there is no parapet or barrier to prevent falls shall be provided with Guardrails and toe boards, which shall be adequately secured and set back from the edges. Safety nets shall be erected around the structure when the height is more than 6 m. Suitable fall arresting equipment and harness used for edge work. A sloping roof is any roof with a pitch more than 10.0 Work on a sloping roof of more than 100, or between 100 and 300, if slippery, shall be carried out by persons who are physically fit. Crawling boards or ladders shall be securely fixed for the duration of the work. Catch barriers shall be erected at eaves to prevent accidental fall, or the workers work on a working platform at least 600mm wide (with guard rails and toe boards as described for landing places) if the fall height is 2 metres and more. WORKING ON FRAGILE ROOFS Roofing materials may be made of asbestos cement sheets, glass or plastic. None of these are strong enough to support a persons weight. While working on or passing across fragile roof materials, two crawling boards, one to stand on while the other is moved into position; shall be used. Walking along the line of bolts securing the sheets to purlins is dangerous and shall be avoided. Warning Notices in/ around fragile roof areas shall be displayed. Purling trolley equipment (complete with guardrails) shall be used when large quantity of sheets is being placed. Guard - rails along valleys, channels or gutters near fragile roofs as for landing places (if a person could fall more than 2 metres) shall be provided.
Sheets movement in windy conditions may (act as a sail and) cause loss of balance and shall be avoided.
WORK OVER WATER Fence or barrier shall be provided where there is a risk of persons falling from structures into water. Other precautions include: WARNING notices shall be displayed. Safety nets shall be erected over water to avoid accidents. Adequate lighting shall be provided. Buoyancy aids / life jackets shall be provided. Suitable rescue equipment shall be provided & maintained. Persons shall be instructed in raising alarm and rehearsing rescue drills. Frequent heads tally shall be conducted. Special care in fog, frost, snow or rain using protective clothing shall be arranged. Workers shall work in pairs or more numbers so that they can raise alarm.
HOISTING MATERIALS Equipment used for hoisting and lowering materials include: Gin wheel Inclined hoist (elevator) Materials hoist Scaffold crane Cranes The hoisting gear shall be erected/ operated by a competent person. The equipment shall be tested, periodically examined and inspected weekly. Records of tests shall be kept. Gin wheel Supporting ring shall be secured against side movement. Hook type properly lashed and moused. Hoisting rope shall fit the wheel and bear tag confirming safe working load. Approved hook with safety catch shall be used. Home - made hooks shall not be permitted. Maximum load shall be 50kg at 760mm from outer support. Inclined hoist (elevator) Only trained and competent personnel above 18 years of age shall operate a hoist or give signals. Hoisting area shall be guarded with guardrails, netting or similar materials Guard - rails, toe boards and brick guards at upper landing shall be maintained at their proper place to prevent fall of material. Machine shall not be loaded beyond safe working load
Loads shall be checked to ensure that they are secure, stable and will not strike machine or structure during raising or lowering. No riding shall be allowed on a hoist. Operating motor and hoisting mechanism guards shall be in place and secure. Information notices and warning signs shall be checked to ensure safe operation.
Material hoist Only trained and competent personnel above 18 years of age shall operate a hoist or give signals. Hoist shall be operated from one position at any one time and the operator shall have a clear view of the platform. Hoist platform shall not be moved unless all gates are closed. Material shall be evenly placed and secured, wheel barrows shall be chocked. Machine shall not be loaded beyond safe working load. Riding on a hoist shall not be allowed. Hoisting mechanism and moving parts shall be guarded. Information notices and warning signs shall be checked to ensure safe operation. Scaffold crane Load shall be secured on hook and the safety catch engaged. Loading shall be within safe working load. Information notices and warning signs shall be checked to ensure safe operation. Cranes Safety procedures for using Cranes for hoisting shall be as follows. A hoist checklist shall be completed for each crane prior to use. The crane operator shall complete the Mobile Crane and Hoist Inspection checklist everyday. Operator shall ensure that no part of the crane or its load approaches live overhead power lines. A rigging study shall be carried out for difficult and heavy loads. When using more than one crane to lift a load One qualified person shall be responsible for the lift. That person shall instruct other personnel on positioning, rigging and movement to be made. Audio system shall be available for communication between Crane operators and signallers. Risks associated with the major causes of weight handling equipment accidents shall be neutralised as follows. A signalman shall direct backing / turning machines, swinging booms, lowering buckets and similar operations. Personnel shall not board, leave or ride equipment in motion or in operation.
Personnel shall not walk / work under / in the path of a skip, bucket, and crane load or crane platform. Engine fans, rocker arms and other running parts shall be guarded and safe distances maintained from excavations / high voltage lines. Equipment shall not be overloaded and exact weight of load shall be known. Lifting equipment, wire rope slings, wires and cables shall be inspected frequently and adequately lubricated. A safety factor of 5:1 shall be used. Long chokers shall not be made by marrying short ones. Sling or spreader eyes shall be shackled to lifting hook. Crane hooks shall have safety latches. Load line shall not be used as a sling wrapper around load. Softeners shall be used to protect slings / cables from damage on sharp edges / irregular shapes. A soft wood softener shall be placed between choker and round objects to be lifted by choking and that one dead turn shall be taken around the load.
Wire rope slings Nominal dia of rope 3/8 1 / 2 3 / 4 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 2-1/2 2-3/4 3 RIGGING The practice of rigging in the generally involves the use of the following equipment, Wire and Fibre ropes Chains 10 mm 13 mm 19 mm 25 mm 32 mm 38 mm 44 mm 50 mm 56 mm 62 mm 68 mm 75 mm Included Angle 30 deg 60 deg 1150 kg 1900 4300 7450 11900 17200 26600 34600 44600 54000 65400 79200 1100 kg 1750 3850 6650 10850 15900 24200 32100 39800 48400 58200 71000
0 deg 1200 kg 2000 4450 7700 12500 17800 28000 36000 46000 56000 68000 82000
90 deg 850 kg 1400 3150 5950 8850 12600 19700 25900 32500 39500 48000 57900
Slings Rigging hardware Ropes The following factors shall be considered when using ropes. Type and characteristics (i.e. natural / synthetic rope) Rope selection (i.e. strength, bending, abrasion, distortion, crushing, rotation, corrosion) Knots / bends / hitches Installation (i.e. winding, cutting, sheaves, strength, corrosion) Handling and maintenance (i.e. lubrication, storage, settings, cutting, splicing) End fittings and connections (i.e. sockets, spacer eyes, collar connections, clamps, thimbles, clips) Chains Chains shall not be used when it is possible to use wire ropes. Use chains for lifting rough pads having sharp edges that could weaken or destroy wire rope. Rigging Hardware Rigging hardware consists of drums, sheaves and hooks, rings, links, swivels, shackles, turnbuckles, spreader beams and blocks. Only forged load rated hardware having the safe working load stamped on the fitting shall be used after ascertaining the rope rating. Slings Slings can have several configurations (vertical, bridle, basket, chocker, braided) and types (fibre rope, synthetic webbing, metal mesh, chain, wire rope). Configuration and type shall be selected for the proposed application to assure safety of the lift. In addition, provision of blocking / protective pads on sharp corners shall be considered. Slings shall not be pulled from under the loads to avoid abrasion. Loads shall not be dropped on slings or equipment run over them. Lifting operations shall be started and stopped slowly. Slings shall be stored with due care to avoid damage. Safe working load shall be based on a minimum factor of 5:1. PROTECTION AGAINST FALLING Safety Nets Where it is not feasible to provide a standard working platform with guardrails and toe boards, suitable personal suspension equipment shall be provided. Where even the use of this equipment is not possible, suitable fall arrest equipment shall be provided. This shall be in the form of safety harnesses and nets. The fall arrest equipment itself must not injure a person, who falls. Safety harness / belt The correct type of harness and lanyard for the type of work to be carried out shall be selected.
Personnel using the equipment shall be trained in its care, maintenance and use. The wearer shall inspect the equipment before use for full serviceability. Equipment shall conform to the appropriate Standard, marked with full details, examined every three months by a competent technician and a record kept of each inspection.
MOBILE ACCESS The following special equipment is available to provide mobile access to buildings and structures to complete painting, external maintenance and inspection. Suspended travelling cradles Boatswains chair Mobile elevating work platforms This equipment shall be used by skilled / trained workers, under competent supervision and in conjunction with other applicable safety equipment and procedures as applicable at site.
Section-3
Page 51 of 130 Rohan Builders (India) Private Limited EXCAVATIONS
Deep trenches look dangerous and forbidding and precautions are usually taken against these. However, most accidents occur in trenches less than 2.5m deep. Rain followed by drying out in hot weather can cause trenches to collapse. A cubic metre of soil weighs over two tons. A person buried under this load in a trench would quickly suffocate and die.
Support to trenches: Sides of all excavations shall be sloped to a safe angle not steeper than the angle of repose of the particular soil. If this is not possible, the sides of the excavated trench shall be supported by timber / other suitable shoring. Where excavation is with an excavator, step-down procedure shall be followed. No excavation below the foundation level of any adjoining building/ plant/factory shall be taken up unless the foundations are protected to prevent damage. Cutting shall be done from top to bottom. No undercutting shall be allowed. Trench supports shall be designed to minimize risk of injury and death. All trenches shall have access to see if they need support. Battering or sloping the side to reduce the risk of collapse shall be done. Excavations shall be inspected daily for any evidence of cave-ins or slides and proper records kept. All narrow trenches shall have one access ladder for 30 m length.
Precautions in excavations: Safety helmets shall be worn at all times by those working in the trenches. Access to and from excavations shall be by ladders, securely fixed. Guardrails and warning signs shall be placed where a person may fall more than 2 metres and where the public may be at risk. Edges of excavations shall be adequately illuminated, particularly where close to public thoroughfares and barricades or fences constructed around excavations. Excavations shall be checked regularly for toxic and explosive gases Barriers & caution tapes shall be used to keep plant and equipment away from the edges of excavations. Excavated soil shall be kept at-least 1 metre away from the edge of excavation. Shoring shall be done where there are chances of earth caving in. Heavy machinery or equipment shall always maintain a safe working distance from the edge of the trench to prevent a cave-in or sliding of materials into the trench. Stops shall be provided on trench edges to prevent overrun of dumpers and Lorries tipping.
Dewatering pumps shall be used with caution to prevent earth collapse in the trenches. Protective clothing and safety footwear shall be worn along-with safety harness secured to fully tended lifeline by workers in trenches. Ear defenders should be worn during sheet pile driving by workers. Exposed underground service cables and pipelines shall be supported. Care shall be taken to avoid damage to these services and utilities. Hand excavation methods shall be used around all buried pipelines or electrical cables. No smoking shall be permitted in the excavated trenches. Identifying and dealing safely with buried services Excavation work shall not be carried out until a risk assessment has been completed. A check regarding all utilities shall be made with the owner of the land. Their advice and guidelines shall be followed. Safety precautions shall be taken as under: Use of suitable cable or pipe locating devices shall be made. Underground services shall be located before digging commences. Trial holes shall be dug using hand tools. Even though the plans do not indicate, it shall be presumed that a cable or service may be buried in the area to be excavated.
Section 4
Page 53 of 130 Rohan Builders (India) Private Limited COMPRESSED GASES
The transportation, storage, replacement and use of compressed gas cylinders for welding and cutting operations shall be carried out as under. Compressed gas cylinders shall be transported, stored and used in a secured and upright condition. The following precautionary measures shall be adopted: Compressed gas cylinders shall be operated and handled only by qualified personnel who have been instructed in their use and hazards involved. Cylinders shall not be banged, dropped or permitted to strike each other or other hard surfaces. Cylinders shall be secured upright to a fixed support to prevent them from falling over. The cylinder valve shall not be opened unless the cylinder is secured or is to be used immediately. Cylinder shall not be dragged, slid or rolled. Cylinders shall be carried either by person or by a suitable vehicle on which the cylinder is secured in an upright position. Cylinders shall be protected against heat and pressure and shall always be stored in shaded locations. Cylinders shall be unloaded from truck on raised platform by rolling over soft coir matting. Lifting magnet shall not be used for lifting. They will not be loaded loosely in a vehicle. Cylinder storeroom shall be well ventilated. Filled and empty cylinders shall be stored separately. Cylinders shall not be stored in battery / oil storage rooms. They shall be kept away from sources of heat. Cylinders shall not be used as rollers/ supports or jacks. Cylinders shall not be allowed to come in contact with electrical equipment or live wires. Cylinders shall be lifted only using fibre slings, not Chains / metallic slings. Gas hoses shall not be interchanged. Hoses shall be of equal lengths and shall not be coiled around cylinders. Compressed gases listed in order of Hazard Potential Gases Acetylene Oxygen Hydrogen Chlorine Ammonia Nitrous oxide Sulphur di oxide Methyl chloride Propylene Ethylene Nitrogen Carbon dioxide Kg per Sq cm 17.58 154.67 126.55 31.64 31.64 56.25 21.09 21.09 21.09 126.55 70.31 70.31 p. s. i. 250 2200 1800 450 450 800 300 300 300 1800 1000 1000
Section 5
FABRICATION, CUTTING AND WELDING
Fabrication, cutting and welding operations shall be carried out in a safe manner to minimize risks to employees and property. The following guidelines shall be followed. Safe areas to work shall be established at least 12 m away from roads, rail lines and power lines. Adequate and proper earthing for the power connections in the fabrication yard/ shed shall be provided. Presence of hazardous materials in the vicinity shall be eliminated. Precautions associated with fire, electricity and metal fumes shall be displayed and enforced. Guards and protective equipment shall be used. Adequate props shall be used for fabrication of heavy structural components. Unloading of steel sections from vehicles / wagons shall be done with due caution. Work areas shall be clear of trash, rags and debris. All materials shall be stacked properly and identified with labels. In the event that safe area is unavailable, steps shall be taken to contain any heat, sparks and slag. Machinery, equipment and materials shall be protected from damage and possible ignition from equipment like welding gas hoses and power cables. If fabrication is in confined space, workers shall be provided with safety belts and long lifelines for speedy evacuation in case of emergency. Decks and openings shall be covered with non-combustible material or below overhead gratings, decks or floor openings when cutting / welding operations are going on. Earthing from welding machines shall not be connected to charged underground pipe lines or other plant / equipment. Large pieces of hot slag shall not be permitted to remain on surface long enough to cause combustion / damage. When welding, cutting or heating is done in an area where fire prevention precautions are not sufficient, additional vigilance shall be provided. In multi - storied structures, the welding sparks shall be contained on the floor where the work is in progress using asbestos sheet barriers. Welding shall not be done near flammable paint applications, other flammable compounds or near heavy dust concentrations. Possibility of fire, explosion or asphyxiation in enclosed / confined spaces, shall be eliminated by ensuring that shut off point of gas supply to torches is outside the space in which the torch is being used or left unattended. Torches and open - ended fuel gas and oxygen hoses from enclosed / confined spaces (when they are disconnected from the torches) shall be removed. Hoses, fittings, torches and regulators shall be inspected daily, before and after changes by user. Defective equipment shall be removed and destroyed. Electric shocks arising out of poor earthing, wet dresses, damp spaces and wet tools shall be avoided. The work leads and return leads shall be maintained without breaks and shall have all rigid joints. The job shall be ground to the main earth and
body earthing for the welding machine shall be provided. The welding machine and cables shall be kept away from wet / damp places. When work is stopped even for short durations, electrodes shall be removed from the jaw and the cables disconnected. Fires/ sparks if any shall be put out at the end of the work. Welding transformer temperature shall not exceed 850C. Transformer shall be kept in a well-ventilated area. All cable joints shall be adequately and properly insulated. Asbestos sheet curtain/ apron shall be used to avoid radiant heat. While working on highly reflective materials like aluminium, welding hood to cover the head, neck, and shoulders shall be used. Flammable coatings from coated surfaces shall be stripped before heating, cutting or welding is started. Flash arrestors shall be used between the gauges and the oxy / acetylene hoses. Equipment that has become wet shall be thoroughly dried and tested before use. Welding generators shall be regularly lubricated and maintained clean.
Section 6
MOBILE AND STATIC PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Mobile plant is mechanical plant, which moves under its own power, e.g. excavators, forklifts, dumpers. Static plant, despite being wheeled, tends to remain in place when operating, e.g. cement mixers, compressors.
EXCAVATORS
Operators shall be authorized, trained and experienced on excavators. Signallers signals shall be used where operators vision is obscured. Warning and caution boards shall be used to isolate the area of work. Operator shall be cautious and alert while operating and shall not indulge in any other activity. He shall not load dumpers till the driver is in a safe position. Due care shall be taken to switch off overhead power lines while operating in their vicinity. Lifting capacity of the machine shall not be exceeded. Machine shall be kept away from the edge of trenches and care shall be taken while operating on slopes. Workers shall not stand below a raised bucket and within the operating circle of an excavator They shall not ride in the bucket, or use it as a means of access. They shall not work in narrow gaps between the machine and adjacent structures. FORKLIFT TRUCKS Operators shall be authorized, trained and experienced. When raising or lowering, a specially designed platform or box attachment shall be fitted to the forks. Persons working nearby shall remain clear of forklift operating routes. Workers shall not stand near the forks and below raised forks. They shall not hitch a ride on any part of the machine. ROAD ROLLER/ VIBRATORY ROLLER Operators shall be authorized, trained and experienced. Operator and other workers shall use protective footwear near the machine. Persons working nearby shall keep clear of the machine and not touch the controls. Vibrations shall be reduced near structures & stopped when the roller is not moving.
Operator checks: Operator shall conduct daily and weekly checks of machine, including operation of dead mans handle. He shall ensure that persons and objects are clear of path of travel.
He shall check to the rear frequently when reversing. He shall park the machine on level ground, and chock wheels on sloping ground.
DUMPERS/ TIPPERS/ WATER TANKERS The operator shall be authorized, trained and experienced. Operator shall not Obscure view with load &carry passengers, unless a seat is fitted. Drive at excessive speed and discharge loads only after carefully positioning the vehicle. Drive across slopes and park the vehicle on firm, level ground. Remain in the drivers seat when the vehicle is being loaded. Operator shall Check machine daily and weekly and report /rectify defects. Use correct grip on starting handle. Distribute loads evenly and avoid overloading. Flag projecting loads outside the vehicle body, if any. Remember that wet brakes do not work frequently. Use stop blocks when tipping into excavations or pits. Apply hand brake when stopped. Place gear lever in neutral when parked. Chock wheels when parked on slope. Secure or immobilize the machine at the end of days work. Persons working near the machine shall Keep clear of machine operating routes. Not to ride on dumper/tanker. Not operate machine without authorization. CONCRETE MIXER Operators shall ensure that All guards on gears, chains and rollers are in place and hopper protected from sides to prevent entry of workers under it. Correct grip exists on starting handle and wire rope for hopper hoisting is checked and serviceable. Loose clothing or cuffs, which may become entangled in rotating drum, are not worn during work and hopper hoist and anchoring brakes are properly adjusted and functioning. Skin contact with cement mortar is avoided. For electrically operated mixers, motor fan guard is secured and wiring properly connected and insulated. Double earthing is provided to the unit. Machine shall not be operated with the engine covers raised. Body parts do not get in mixer bowl while it is rotating
COMPRESSOR Operators shall ensure that There are no cracks in the air receiver and pipelines. V belt and pulley are guarded and safety valves functioning properly. Right size connectors are fitted and hoses are of the correct type and serviceable and pressure gauge is accurate and serviceable. Compressor located from excavated pits and blasted areas. Discharge nozzle or hose is always pointing away from body. No horseplay with compressed air. Eye protection is worn when using an airline. Persons working nearby are wearing eye protection. VIBRATORY COMPACTORS Only trained operators shall operate the machine. If electrically operated, the wires / cables shall be properly laid to avoid obstruction to compaction work and proper earthing shall be provided. PAVEMENT BREAKERS/ CONCRETE DRILLS Only trained operators shall operate the machine. All pneumatic hoses/ connections shall be checked for leakage and damaged hoses / components replaced immediately. Protective goggles/ clothing / shoes shall be used by operators. ASPHALT PAVERS / TAR BOILERS Only trained operators shall operate the machine. Workers shall stay away from the machine during operation and ensure that loose clothing does not get entangled in moving shaft/ belt / pulley Paver shall not be moved with anybody standing on top of the hopper / side arms of the Paver. No feeding of asphalt concrete shall be done with persons standing in front of the Paver. While working on highways, Paver shall not move in the traffic lane before ensuring that all traffic has been temporarily stopped. Brakes shall remain properly adjusted at all times. Tar boiler burners and connections shall be checked against blockage / leakage. Boiler shall be firmly anchored/ secured before loading and firing. Fuel tank shall be kept at safe distance from the boiler. Petrol and diesel shall not be mixed for burner firing and hands and face shall be kept away from inspection holes during burner operation/ commencement of firing. CONCRETE BATCHING & MIXING PLANT Travelling skip, weigh batcher and rotating drum shall be clearly visible to the trained and experienced operator in the cabin. Access to the cabin shall be controlled.
Weighing attachment shall not be manually tampered with. Mixing drum shall be thoroughly cleaned after the end of each work cycle and whenever the plant is shut down for more than ten minutes. The adjustment of clutch and brakes shall be checked as per the plant operation manual. Plant control panel shall be properly earthed and workers shall be prevented access to the plant area. Wire ropes shall be checked daily before commencement of operation and overloading of skip and drum shall be avoided. Any unwarranted mechanical noise shall be immediately investigated by stopping the plant. Protective clothing / headgear and masks shall be worn by workers as required.
TRANSIT MIXER Only trained operators shall operate the mixers. Lubrication and cleaning of rotating drums shall be done after every work cycle. Rear-view mirrors and all indicator lights shall remain serviceable at all times. Access to the rear / sides of the mixer while loading/ unloading shall be restricted. Water & air connections, pneumatic hoses, indicator gauges shall be checked every day for serviceability. CONCRETE PUMP Only trained operators shall operate the concrete pump. All pipes/bends/snap couplings and other components shall be checked for leakage and cracks. Piping shall be cleaned by using sponge balls and the equipment greased periodically. Cement slurry shall always be pumped before pumping concrete and the end elephant hose shall be held fast in position using firm stand and fibre ropes. Pump assembly and piping shall be firmly anchored and fast. While using in high rise buildings, counter blast shall be provided. CONCRETE VIBRATORS Vibrator unit shall be fully enclosed and belt drives if any shall be fully guarded. Electrically operated vibrators shall be fully enclosed with overload relays and have proper earthing. Sufficient length of cable shall be provided for shifting the vibrators. Needles and other components shall be checked for lubrication, free motion and serviceability every day before starting work.
Section - 7 POWER TOOLS Power operated tools are widely used in the building industry. Driven by electricity, air, fuel or explosive cartridges, they are safe in trained hands, but may prove lethal if misused ELECTRICAL POWER TOOLS Before use: No unauthorised persons shall operate power tools. Machines shall be mounted on rigid foundations and earthed adequately Tool shall be checked for double insulation. Tools used shall be suitable for 110 volts power supply and residual current devices shall be used for additional protection. Plug shall be of correct type, undamaged and securely clamped to cable. Supply cable shall be checked for cuts, splits or damage. In use: Damage to supply cables shall be avoided by protecting from sharp edges and objects; tools shall not be lifted/ carried by the cable Cable shall be kept clear off ground where possible to avoid damage by impact, crushing and abrasion, by plant or vehicles and hand tools. Makeshift repairs shall not be carried out. Qualified electricians shall do regular maintenance and repairs. Avoid standing on wet or damp surfaces when using electrical equipment CIRCULAR SAWS Before use: Power supply shall be isolated before adjusting saw and checking the operation of swivel guard and trigger switch. Saw blade shall be correctly set and sharp. Loose fitting clothing shall not be worn. Protective gloves / goggles shall be used. DRILLS Before use: Condition of drill chuck shall be checked, using the correct key Drill bits shall be fitted after isolating power supply. Materials to be drilled shall be firmly secured before drilling to avoid spinning. In use Saws shall be held firmly with both hands using main and front handgrips. Resin deposits on the blades shall be removed by the riving knife
When 1. 2. 3.
mounted on a bench the saw shall have: Suitable top guard, riving knife and ripping fence Switch attachment to provide control of saw at bench Underside guard for the blade.
ANGLE GRINDERS AND DISC CUTTERS Before use: Only trained, experienced and authorized persons shall mount abrasive wheels and discs. Names of competent persons permitted to mount these wheels and discs shall be entered in register. Abrasive wheels and cutting discs shall be selected for the type of work and correctly fitted. In use: Guards shall be in place, adjusted and secure. Firm grip shall be maintained while operating. PETROL DRIVEN ENGINES Petrol engines drive many power tools. The following precautions shall be taken during refuelling: Petrol containers shall be sound, leak proof, clearly marked and have a secure cap. Refuelling shall be done only in well - ventilated areas. Split fuel shall be wiped away and fuel cap replaced securely. No smoking or naked flames shall be permitted near the tools. As toxic fumes are generated while engine is running, engines shall not be operated in confined areas with poor ventilation.
Section 8
ELECTRICITY Electric shock is a major hazard. 240 volts is often enough to kill people which is why 110 volts is always to be used on work sites. Electric power supply, which is very versatile and useful for most site operations, shall be used with due caution and under supervision of qualified and experienced technicians. Before use: The voltage for the tool shall be checked for correctness. Plugs and leads shall always be inspected and be in good condition. The tool in use shall be switched off before plugging it in the socket. It shall be turned off before taking the plug out of the socket. No tampering shall be done with electrical power lines, switchgear, gadgets and tools. All repairs to electrical equipment shall be made by a competent person and be adequate and safe. On site: Cables Cables shall be kept off the ground whenever possible and not run through wet areas, puddles or mud. Cables on the ground shall be protected from damage, be of the right type for the job and not a trip hazard. Extension cables shall be kept as short as possible. Extension cables shall not be used while they are still coiled up on a reel. Insulating tape shall not be used to make joints or to cover faults in cables. Plugs & fuses Plugs shall be correctly wired and fitted in the correct socket. No temporary repairs shall be made. Fuses shall not be replaced by anything other than the proper fuse with correct rating. When fuses or circuit breakers operate, only an electrician shall check for the fault before the circuit is remade or the fuse replaced.
The following Electrical Safety guidelines are designed to minimise risks from hazards associated with Electricity and Static Electricity: Work on electrical equipment and electrical power supply, shall only be carried out by qualified personnel. Electrical hazards shall be identified and safety precautions followed. Any source of electrical power that could be energized, before commencing work or electrical equipment shall be locked out. When working on conductors, cables or other energized devices, an insulating material between personnel and grounded device shall be placed. Additional insulation shall be used when working on damp or wet surfaces.
Cathode protection shall be shut off and equipment earthed before starting any work. When checking / servicing batteries: Open flames shall be kept away and sparks near batteries avoided. Protective clothing shall be worn. No smoking shall be permitted. Tools with insulated handles shall be used. Dropping tools on the batteries shall be avoided. Rings / wristwatches /other clothing with metal parts shall be removed. Shopping seals shall be removed. Battery cells shall be vented. When charging batteries, work area shall be ventilated and charging units properly connected to the battery. Adequate ventilation shall be provided while storing batteries in a closed area. Location of all underground cables shall be determined before starting excavation. Supply on all high voltage cables shall be switched off, tags placed to identify digging points and cables exposed manually. Extreme caution shall be used when working near poles with ground wires attached. In the event a ground wire or its protective coating being damaged, workers shall stay clear of the area and contact local electric utility immediately. Only authorized personnel shall replace fuses, use electrically tested safety gloves, stand on rubber mat and shut off electrical circuits. A heavy duty extension cord, with an isolating step down transformer and a low voltage secondary inserted in the line shall be used with portable lighting units in damp areas Storage of materials and ravel of equipment under temporary power lines shall be avoided at all times. MANDATORY SAFE'FY GUIDE LINE ON ELECFRICAL ARC WELDING
Metal arc welding is hazardous and may pose substantial risk of electrical shock to the welder and other persons working around him, if the hardware is not properly installed, or is not maintained properly. The following guidelines are, therefore, mandatory ad should be followed without fail. 1.0 Welding Equipment: Welding equipment used should be DC welding equipment i.e. a rectifier set or a motor generator set while welding in confined and conductive locations, inside vessels and in places containing metallic structures, Welding equipment should conform to BS 638. Maximum open circuit voltage should not exceed 80 V in case of AC and 100 V in case of DC welding system. Welding cable and return leads should be heavily insulated and there should be no exposed live conductors. The electrode holder should be of fully insulated type with no visible damage. There should be a welding cable connector within 3 feet of the electrode holder with a male / female type
plug socket connector which can be disconnected by the welder. 2.0 Welding Circuit: The power supply to the each welding set should be through switch fuse unit (SFU) for the main supply along with a 30mA ELCB in the circuit. Make sure that the metal part of the SFU is earthed properly with double earth. Make sure that the welding machine is suitably earthed with two earthing system. Make sure that the welding cable and the return to the welding machine are connected properly using suitable lugs, nut-bolts and washers etc. Make sure that there is a return cable from the work piece to the welding machine. Make sure that the work piece is properly earthed to a sound earthing system using proper connectors. 3.0 Working Procedures: Make sure that a competent person has checked that the welding equipment has been correctly specified ad installed accordingly. Make sure that the welder ad his helper has the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) i.e.: i. Proper welding screen. ii. Proper welding gloves for both hands (fire resistant gauntlets) iii. Insulated safety sheen iv. Insulated mat or board for sitting /standing. v. Flame proof skull cap Welder and his helper sit on a electrically insulated material while welding is in progress. Make sure that a trained helper is available to the welder for the full tenure of his welding job. SFU should be switched off during shot break of at the end of the day's work. Make sure that no object is likely to fall from top while welding is in progress. Make sure before start of work that there a valid Safety work permit' issued for the job. Contractor shall get his welding sets certified by Flee. Section and these certificates should be renewed every six months. 4.0 Maintenance: ELCBs should be tested every fortnight by a competent person and record. Welding at and the associated electrical hardware should be checked by a competent person once every month and record it. The welding supervisor / project engineer must check the 'PP~' and welding hardware every fortnight and defect ones must be removed from the site.
Note: For comprehensive information which may be required for educating persons involved and entrusted with welding work, a technical note on "Safety in Electrical Arc Welding" is available on request from Central Safety dept. / project Group, Pune.
Engine Body Earth Pit-1 Body Earth Pit - 2
Earth Contractor 50mm GI Pipe (Perferated) 10Ft Long With SALT & Charcoal
Alternator
Cable
PANEL
Earth Strip (GI 50x6mm)
Neutral Earth Pit - 1
Neutral Earth Pit - 2 Connect to Neutral Terminal Control Panel with MCCB of Adequate Capacity
125 KVA DG SET
MCCB in DG Panel (3 Neutral)
200 A SFU (3 Neutral)
TP ELMCB 16A, 30 mA
TP ELMCB 63A, 30 mA
TP ELMCB 63A, 30 mA
TPRIPPLE POLE ELMCB 63A, 30 mA
TP ELMCB 63A, 30 mA
DP ELMCB 16A, 30 mA
3 PHASE METALIC PLUG POINTS SINGLE PHASE METALIC PLUG POINT FOR LIGHTS AND SINGLE PHASE LOADS
Nos separated earthing wires should be connected to the electrical equipment with at least 10 SWG GI wires earthing can be looped from the DG body earthing.
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For DG sets of 65KVA or 25 KVA DG sets the capacity of the switchgears should be with suitable rating.
Section - 9 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT A wide range of safety clothing and equipment is available to safeguard the health and safety of those at work. Such clothing and equipment may be for general use or to provide protection against particular hazards. It is important to wear and use it properly HEAD PROTECTION- SAFETY HELMET Falling materials and objects can result in serious injuries. Wearing a safety helmet reduces the risk of such injury. Safety helmets made of fibre glass/ HDPE and weighing 400 to 450 Gms shall be used. These shall be moisture/ shock /fire resistant. A plumb bob weighing 0.5 kg when dropped from a height of 3.00 m shall not pierce/dent or damage the helmet. Safety helmet shall be checked for cracks and signs of wear and damage to the harness and if found defective shall be replaced. Helmet harness shall be adjusted to provide a comfortable and secure fit. Helmet shall be invariably used at the work site. Helmets shall not be painted or stickers pasted over it. New ventilation holes shall not be drilled in hard hats. HEARING PROTECTION At the worksite the first priority shall be to reduce noise levels and exposure to noise. Hearing protection shall be used where other means of controlling noise have failed. Ear protection is necessary to prevent damage to hearing. The two main types of hearing protection are a) disposable and b) re-usable earplugs and earmuffs. Prolonged exposure to noise causes hearing loss, irritation, annoyance and fatigue. It induces inefficiency and lack of concentration. This increases the risk of accidents due to inability to hear warnings, sounds and instructions. Hearing protection shall be used as instructed. Trained persons shall supply and fit ear protection to suit individual needs. Earplugs/ earmuffs shall be clean and checked regularly for damage. The damaged ones shall be discarded. EYE PROTECTION Vision is the most precious attribute of every living being. Loss of other limbs and organs can be sustained to some extent, whereas loss of vision is the most dreaded consequence at any work site. Eyes and vision must be effectively protected against the possible hazards in construction operations. There are three main types of eye protection Goggles Spectacles Face shields
Goggles are designed to resist molten materials, chemicals, dust and gas and shall be used by all workers engaged in chipping, grinding, hammering, and blowing operations. The goggles shall be resistant to impacts. Special eye protection, which shall be heat proof, unbreakable and have suitably, shaded glass with side protection and ventilation shall be used for welding. It shall have padded cup edge, leather covered nosepiece and elastic headband. All eye protection shall be marked to identify grade and type of protection that it provides. Eye protection shall be Issued on personal basis to suit the type of work. Marked to identify type of protection Kept in good condition by the user and replaced as necessary. All workers and employees shall Use eye protection where there is a risk of injury Report defects or loss to employer Use face shields where provided Hazard Group EYE HAZARDS AND PROTECTION Nature of Hazard Source of Hazard Chipping, Scaling, Drilling, Grinding, Buffing, Polishing, Riveting, Punching, Shearing, Flying Objects Heavy Sawing, Planing, Wire and Strip handling, Hammering, Unpacking, Nailing Woodworking, Sanding, Light metal working and machining, exposure to dust and wind, Flying Particles, welding, sand, cement, Dust, Wind aggregate handling, painting, concrete work, plastering, material batching and mixing Heat, Glare, Brazing, Soldering, Spot Sparks, Splash welding, Stud welding, Hot from molten dipping operations metal Recommended protection
Cup Goggles
Spectacles with side shield, Plastic Eye Shield, Plastic Face Shield
Face shield dark glasses
with
Cup Acid and alkali handling, Acid splash, Plastic degreasing operations, glass Chemical burns shield / breakage, chemical spraying helmet Cup Abrasive blasting Sand blasting, Shot blasting, Plastic materials Shotcreting shield / helmet Reflection, Bright sun and lights, Cup Glare, Stray light Reflected welding flash, Spot Spectacles welding, Photocopying side shield
goggles, face hood / goggles, face hood / goggles, with
Injurious Radiation
Heavy gas cutting and welding
Cup goggles, Spectacles with side shield
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT All dusts and fumes are a risk to health. Many substances and processes used in the workspace create dust and fumes. The most common are: Hardwood dust Solvent fumes in paint Cement and other inorganic dust When it is not possible to reduce the risk at source, respiratory equipment shall be used to safeguard health. It is available as: Disposable face masks Half mask respirators and full face respirators Other equipment is designed for specialist work in low ventilated and confined spaces such as underground chambers / bunkers manholes and sewers. The masking equipment shall be checked for the following. Type, material of construction and suitability for the purpose. Any information on packaging or containers, or manufacturers instructions. The correct type of respiratory equipment and correct specifications, correct fit. Trained and skilled workers for the jobs involving use of the equipment. Additional protection such as gloves, goggles and overalls and gumboots if necessary. Cleaning and service schedule after use as per maintenance instructions. HAND PROTECTION Skin complaints are widespread in the construction industry and cause loss of work. Injuries from rough or sharp objects or contact with substances such as cement frequently lead to skin diseases. The most common skin disease is dermatitis. Workers who are allergic to any substance shall seek medical advice and not permitted to work on that particular job. Hands are the most used body parts and hence most prone to injury and exposure to the risk of infection and disease. Adequate precautions shall be taken to protect hands in all operations at sites. Use of gloves, application of barrier creams and frequent washing of hands with soap and water shall be encouraged. The use of the right type of gloves reduces the risk of cuts, grazes and puncture wounds. Gloves of various types to provide protection against heat, water, chemicals, materials and handling shall be provided and used. To protect hands Correct type of gloves shall be used. Hands shall be washed frequently after spells of work and before meals. Barrier creams and skin cleansers shall be used.
Hands shall not be cleaned with paraffin, thinners, petrol or similar substances. First aid shall be provided for cuts and other injuries to avoid risk of infection. Dielectric gloves will be worn when exposed to energized electrical panels and circuits.
FOOT PROTECTION Feet are particularly at risk from crushing and penetration by nails at worksites. Safety footwear, fitted with steel toecaps and steel mid-soles will help reduce the risk of such injuries. Many types and designs of safety footwear are available. These offer various kinds of protection: Toe and mid-sole protection Complete waterproofing Grip in mud or on oily surfaces Ankle protection Full protection including the shin Insulated boots for electricians to protect against electrical shock and part lined boots for chain saw operators The toe box (steel toe) of a safety shoe shall withstand 1000kg of stationary load directly applied 20 kg weight dropped from a height of 0.5m SAFETY HARNESSES AND FALL ARREST EQUIPMENT In situations where work has to be done at heights or on swinging scaffolds and it is not possible to provide a working platform, or personal suspension equipment or where edge protection has been removed, special fall arrest equipment shall be used to reduce the risk of persons falling. Selection of the correct type of equipment is important and training in its use shall be provided to workers required to do such work.
Harnesses used shall be of the following types.

Chest harness Full body harness General purpose safety harness Safety rescue harness As a matter of habit, seat belts shall be used while driving or riding as a passenger in any Company vehicle. SAFETY NETS Safety nets shall be under slung around the constructed portions where the fall from the edges exceeds 3 m. These nets shall be sufficiently wide to trap the falling objects and also sufficiently loose to prevent the trapped objects from rebounding out of the net. These shall be made of strong nylon fibres and fixed using suitable arrangement.
Section 10 PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Accidents occur due to workers and site staff failing to behave responsibly on site. GENERAL SAFETY Personal responsibility towards safety concerns everyone. Some of the most important issues in this regard are listed below. Companys safety policy, for health and safety shall be carefully studied and diligently implemented. All protective clothing and equipment shall be worn and used as instructed. All hazards shall be reported to the foreman or person in charge. Signs and warning notices shall be given due regards. All defects noticed on machinery and equipment shall be reported immediately for initiating remedial and corrective action. All accidents shall be reported to the site safety officer and the details entered in the Accident Book. Children find building sites attractive. They shall be discouraged from entering the site and risking injury. Only authorized personnel shall operate machinery and equipment. Short cuts shall not be taken and proper access shall be used. Workers in the vicinity of operating plant shall be alert and vehicle drivers shall take help while reversing vehicles. Items of equipment or materials shall not be thrown from working platforms or from high points. Loads shall be lowered slowly. Guardrails, toe boards and ties from scaffolds shall not be removed without clearance from foreman if the removal is necessary to complete the work. Horseplay or skylarking may cause injury and shall be avoided at all costs. FIRE HAZARDS AND EMERGENCIES Smoking shall be restricted only to designated areas. Mains supply shall be switched off when electrical equipment is not in use. Correct containers for flammable liquids shall be used and kept well clear of flame or sources of ignition. Paper, oily rags and rubbish shall not be allowed to accumulate. In the event of fire, all workers shall know the fire - drills and the escape route. Fire doors or access to fire extinguishers shall not be blocked at any time. Use of fire extinguishers and the type of fires they should be used on shall be explained to all.
SITE TIDINESS/ HOUSE KEEPING All tools and equipment shall be returned / replaced after use. Passageways or working platforms shall not be blocked in a manner to prevent safe access or to cause tripping hazards. Nails shall be extracted from timber pieces and timber stacked tidily. All rubbish shall be dumped in bins without overfilling them. Materials like bricks, sheets, rubble, scaffolding, steel sections, shuttering material and on site equipment shall be stacked safely. Temporary and stable racking shall be used where appropriate.
Section 11 SITE VEHICLES Motor vehicles / traffic / powered mobile equipment shall comply with the following rules regarding vehicle operation at site: Personnel operating vehicles shall hold valid Operators Licence and comply with specific traffic rules and signs. Only trained operators shall be permitted to operate Cranes, Excavators, Forklifts, Dozers and other heavy equipment. No small vehicles shall be parked behind heavy vehicles. Separate areas outside the site shall be earmarked for parking of visitors cars. All vehicles shall be driven under control and within specific speed limits and give pedestrians the right of way. When backing/ reversing, a ground guide shall be used for signalling, to inspect all around the vehicle and to remove chocks if any. Back-up alarms shall be used. Motorised equipment shall not be left unattended at any time. All equipment shall be shut down /closed down and switched off, when not in use. Occupants of vehicles shall use seat belts at all times while travelling. Passengers shall not be permitted on heavy equipment such as cranes, loaders, and earthmoving equipment. Booms, protruding jibs and A frames shall be safely stored when not in use and not protrude into access ways, roadways, or over buildings or pedestrian walkways. Flag persons wearing high visibility fluorescent vests shall be provided for all high, wide and long roads. No powered mobile equipment shall be allowed within a distance of 3m from power lines. And NO SMOKING SHALL BE PERMITTED IN VEHICLES.
Section 12 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES T eE e e c p c d re a d s n dtoe s reth h m rg n y ro e u s re e ig e nu e h a a ds fe o w rk rsinth e e t o a e lth n a ty f o e e vn f n e e e c a s . T efo w gs fe p c d re s a m rg n y t ite h llo in a ty ro e u s h ll b a o te fo d a gw s e e e c s e d p d r e lin ith ite m rg n ie . A site plan that indicates access gates, streets, meeting points, first aid facilities and telephones shall be developed and prominently displayed. Person sounding the emergency alarm shall report its location, nature, known injuries. This person shall remain at that location until emergency help arrives. Excitement and panic shall be avoided. Proper first aid shall be provided to those injured. Corrective actions shall be implemented to prevent further injury or damage. Emergency telephone numbers shall be provided and prominently posted.
Severe Lightning Storms When storms are in the vicinity of Company project sites, the following actions shall be taken. All persons shall stay away from water. Shall not work on top of buildings, high lines, and vessels or operate cranes. Shall go away and stay away from construction equipment. If in a vehicle, pull off the road and activate 4-way flashers until the storm has passed. Tornados All personnel shall seek shelter below the grade and shall stay inside structures but keep away from doors, windows and glass walls. Tower crane operation shall cease with the hook up and trolley brought in, power disconnected and crane allowed to weathervane. Mobile crane operation shall cease the boom laid down if time permits, or load line hooked to either the house or the structure at some low point. Operators shall leave the equipment and take refuge in a shelter. Those outside and without shelter shall go to low ground or ditch and lie flat and protect their heads.
Blizzards Pedestrian travel route shall have safety rope guide. Dress shall be befitting the weather conditions, such as heavy - duty winter protection, which shall include survival kit.
Sweating and exposure to cold shall be avoided, working shall be in pairs and a buddy check for frostbite shall be done frequently. Travel at these times if necessary shall be in pairs with special equipment for survival. Should the storm reach a point where it tests human limitations, immediate shelter shall be sought
Flooding Appropriate warning device and a watch shall be posted. Preparedness to leave the location with very short notice shall be ensured. All equipment shall be shut down, switched off and evacuated. Care shall be taken to only touch electrical equipment that is dry. Travelling through flooded areas, particularly at night when it would be difficult to determine hidden dangers shall be strictly avoided.
Earthquake Should the situation arise where the structure collapses or is in threat of imminent collapse, the following general procedures shall be followed: Normal emergency procedures. Area where the incident has occurred shall be secured. The nearest supervisors shall be notified. Except for those rendering medical aid other personnel shall be removed from the site. All the area utilities shall be switched / turned off as quickly as possible if it is safe to do so.
Section - 13 FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION F eP o e tio a dP e e tio P o e u e s a ir r t c io n r v n io r c d r s h ll t n t n c m ly w ht er q ir m n o t er g la n la o p ith h e u e e ts f h e u tio s id it d w b t er s e t ea t o it s T ep o is n o n y h e p c iv u h r ie . h r v io s tiv o t is s c io a ein e d dfo r fe e c t f h et n r t ne r e r ne o te s p le e t t er g la io s w ic s a g v r . u p m n th e u t n , h h h ll o e n h Fire is basically a chemical reaction. It is an oxidation process accompanied by heat, light and smoke. For its sustenance fire needs fuel, heat and oxygen. To eliminate the fire, it is important to know the source and its location. Nearly 25% fires are due to electrical causes in building construction. The known causes of fire are listed below. Electrical: Temporary or makeshift and substandard wiring, and its overloading is the most common reason of electrical fires. Loss of insulation, loose fitting plugs and sockets and unmatched electrical equipment are a few other causes. Smoking : Habit of casual and careless smoking at all the places at the work site without due regard to the attendant hazards like presence of rags, clothes, wooden scrap, discarded / stored chemicals, fuels, oils and lubricants and organic gases in excavated trenches can cause fire accidents. Welding & Cutting : Fabrication involving welding and cutting operations done carelessly in areas strewn with wood, cardboard, straw and its products, paper and rags, oils, paints, asphalt and any other easily combustible material can cause fire. Classification of fires: Class A fires: Wood, textiles, paper, rubbish. Class B fires: Oils, grease, paint, petroleum products Class C fires: Gaseous substances under pressure. Class D fires: Reactive chemicals, active metals. Class E fires: Electrical equipment, delicate machines. Fire Protection and Prevention Procedures cover the following issues. Type, use and location of fire extinguishing equipment Fire classification and recommended protection equipment Fire brigades Fire prevention checks The common types of fire extinguishers use one of the following extinguishing agents: Water Foam Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Dry chemicals
Recommended extinguishing agents shall be as follows: Class A B C Type of Fire Solid Liquid Electrical Combustible Substance Paper, Rags, Wood Hydrocarbon Electrical Equipment Extinguishing Agent 1st Choice Water Dry Chem. CO2 2nd Choice Dry Chem. CO2 3rd Choice CO2 -
Fire extinguishing equipment of appropriate size and type shall be: Capable of controlling any fire that may occur in the area (that such equipment is designed to service) to permit the worker to escape. Protected from damage. Readily accessible at adequately marked stations. Maintained in good operating conditions at all times. Regularly inspected to ensure serviceability in time of need. Safety Officer shall organize specific duties, which shall include: Locating the fire, its source and probable cause. Raising the alarm and evacuate personnel if any. Summoning the Site Fire Fighting Team or local municipality fire department or both depending on the severity potential of the fire. Directing the fellow workers to safe areas. Fighting the fire with available equipment until assistance arrives. Shutting off power to machines and fans. Turning off fuel to machines or other such facilities in applicable areas. Removing the combustibles and other vulnerable material from threatened areas. Maintaining route for fire fighting and other emergency vehicles. Re-establishing the fire fighting capability after the fire has been extinguished. Fire Prevention measures shall depend on identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate remedial actions. Inspections shall focus on the following concerns. House -keeping. Handling and storage of flammable and combustive liquids, compressed gas cylinders such as oxygen, acetylene and fuels. Observance of No Smoking in restricted areas and appropriate signs posted. Fire warning systems availability. Site
Section - 14 ACCIDENT REPORTING AND FIRST AID ACCIDENTS Accidents must be reported to the supervisor, manager and the senior management and a record should be kept. Where accidents are not reported, there may be no evidence to support a claim for compensation from insurance companies. The information gained from reported accidents can be used to improve health and safety in the workplace. REPORTING ACCIDENTS
Green Background
All accidents at work shall be reported and recorded. Details of the accident shall be recorded in the accident book. FIRST AID
White Cross
First aid is an immediate and temporary medical care provided to the injured workers at site before the services of a qualified medical practitioner are made available. It is important for the personnel administering First Aid to know what they should do and also what they must not do. Improper and careless movement of the victim may increase the severity of the problem and in extreme cases may cause death. Great haste in administering First aid may not be often necessary but in cases of severe bleeding and in cases where breathing is suspended, immediate action is needed. Bleeding: It is best controlled by direct pressure applied to the wound by a sterile dressing or any clean cloth. Keeping the victim in lying position will reduce the bleeding in some cases. It may be completely controlled by applying finger pressure to the blood vessel that supplies blood to the wounded area. Artificial Respiration: In cases of electric shock, drowning, gas poisoning and suffocation, if breathing stops, immediate action is essential. Artificial respiration should be given using resuscitator. Mouth to mouth respiration should be started without any time loss and should be continued until the victim starts breathing on his own, or is brought to the Doctor. Fractures: In case of visible or suspected fracture, the adjacent joints should be immobilised. If bleeding also occurs, it should be controlled. While transporting the victim to the doctor, care should be taken not to disturb the fractured limb. First Aid Equipment: A fully equipped First Aid Box must be available at the site. It should contain adequate supply of various types of bandages and field dressings, snakebite kit, artificial resuscitator, essential medicines and pain killer tablets. The first aid box shall be marked with a white cross on a green background. It shall be placed where it can be seen and used. Small travelling first aid kits shall be provided for persons who are required to
Work in groups, remote areas, or in isolation. Use potentially dangerous tools or machinery. Proper training shall be given to the persons with responsibility for first aid at site. Action on occurrence of accident / incident The person at the scene of an accident shall Remove the hazard if safe to do so and call for help. Call for an ambulance if necessary. While awaiting the arrival of an ambulance: The casualty shall not be moved, unless in imminent danger. The attendant shall remain with the casualty and give reassurance. The casualty shall be made as comfortable as possible. The casualty shall not be allowed to smoke and not given any drink or food. BASIC FIRST AID MAY SAVE A LIFE If alert persons can Start the heart Start the breathing Stop the bleeding Keep the patient warm.
Section - 15 HOUSEKEEPING Good housekeeping is a pre-requisite for a tidy and safe working environment. It is also an important element of accident prevention. Housekeeping measures shall be planned at the commencement of site operations and supervised through to the completion stage till the site is handed over to the client. House keeping as an effective tool for accident prevention shall be explained to all the site personnel and everyone shall be expected to participate in it. All engineers / supervisors shall ensure adequate time and effort is available in their areas and shall endeavour to keep the site clean and tidy. Orderliness shall be ensured in all locations at all times. In the storage areas, all the materials shall be stored/ stacked in an orderly manner with well - laid aisles/ walkways for easy access. There shall be no projections/ protrusions in the walkways. In the work areas, access to walkways, roadways, and fire and rescue equipment shall be ensured. Loose material, scrap, tools and equipment shall not be allowed to accumulate near ladders, ramps / stairs and other accesses to work areas. Oily rags, greasy material and other potentially dangerous items shall be effectively removed and disposed off. Protruding nails are dangerous. Persons shall be assigned the task of removing wooden pieces with nails. Scrap yard for wooden scrap shall be located well away from fabrication and welding shed. Adequate lighting shall be provided at all work areas and approaches. All passageways, accesses, stairs and ladders shall be well lit. All openings in floors/ shuttering shall be well marked and cordoned with caution tape and warning signs posted as appropriate. Approach roads shall never be blocked without adequate notice and for minimum possible duration only when inevitable. Fire hazards shall be minimized by keeping flammable and combustible substances in labelled containers and away from the sources of fire at site. Vehicles shall be parked in their assigned places. Light objects shall be stacked on heavy and bulky objects (and not viceversa). Stakes, driven into the ground; to prevent rolling, shall secure Round/circular objects, pipes and such other material. Drinking water, wash and toilet facilities shall be maintained clean and broken and burned out lamps shall be replaced immediately. ORDERLINESS AND GOOD HOOUSEKEEPING SHALL STAND IN GOOD STEAD AND ENABLE THE PROJECT MANAGER TO ACHIEVE THE ZERO ACCIDENT OBJECTIVE.
Section 16 Noise & Environmental Pollution Noise Level Noise level in the area will be maintained so that the nearby village population will least affected Blasting operations will be conducted at an appointed time generally during lunch time so that minimum workforce will have to be controlled Hearing protection to the workers in the vicinity shall be provided in case noise pollution cannot be avoided Permissible Exposure In Case of Continuous Noise Sr No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total time exposure per day in hours 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 0.75 0.5 0.25 Second Pressure level in dBA 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 107 110 115
No exposure in excess of 115 dBA is to be permitted Environmental Pollution Vehicle tracks will be watered twice a day so that minimum dust will be kicked off. Tree cutting in case essential shall be done with prior permission of concerned authority Tree plantation at the beginning of rainy season shall resorted to compensate for the trees cut
Section 17 Welfare Arrangements Well laid out Labour camp with all amenities shall be arranged at a suitable place. Access to the Labour Camp shall be provided Drainage of sullage water/rain water shall be provided Drinking Water, bathing facilities and Field Latrines will provided at suitable places Suitable arrangements for labour to purchase weekly provisions shall be made Weekly off to the labour shall ensured for rest and refit
Section 18 Hazardous Material and Equipment Where any substance or material which may cause injury to skin, due to contact, inhalation of fumes, or swallowed cause suffering to the person concerned, be brought on to site, with due precautions and the person responsible, for bringing the substance on site, must provide a hazard data sheet, giving information on the precautions to be taken when using or storing the substance. The Hazard data sheets are normally available from the supplier of the substance or material.
a)
The information should include:

Health effects if Swallowed Contact is made with the eye Contact is made with the skin Inhaled
b) Procedures to counter any of the health effects. c) Precautions for use, by way of protective clothing, ventilation, respiratory protection, eye and skin protection, warning signs. d) Fire or explosion hazards. e) Management of spills. f) Safe storage information. Containers used for transporting and storing the substance must be labelled with an appropriate warning. Persons who will use any hazardous substance must be properly trained and instructed in its safe use prior to commencement. A copy of the hazard data sheet must be given to the Deputy Safety Manager.
Section 19 Hazard Identification/Risk Assessment In the process of planning, including work being planned the persons responsible must identify any hazard and associated risks to health and safety The hazard identification must include any part of the process including on site fabrication, delivery, erection, testing and dismantling where applicable A risk control method, appropriate to degree of risk, must be communicated to persons involved. This would normally occur through a Construction Method Statement for major work and may be in the form of verbal instruction for minor work Hazard identification and assessment of risk will include public safety RISK INDEX IN CONSTRUCTION WORK 1. Civil works for buildings Upto 25 M height Beyond 25 M height 2. 3. Pre-cast structural erection Foundations Upto 10 M depth Beyond 10 M depth 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Underground piping Mechanical jobs heavy upto 50 M height Heavy Mechanical jobs beyond 50 M height Electrical jobs Switch yard / transformer erection 1.25 1.50 1.75 1.25 1.50 1.00 1.25 1.25 1.50 1.25
Section 20 Manual Handling Avoid manual lifting heavy loads. Where possible, split large loads into smaller, more manageable loads. The use of mechanical load shifting devices or assistance by other personnel shall be considered when conducting manual handling activities; The following techniques should be considered when performing manual handling activities Asses load and plan the lift Bend the knees Get a firm grip on load Keep load close to the chest Keep back straight Lift vertically using legs Turn with feet not body Gloves are to used when lifting loads with sharp edges or when the hazard assessment identifies a risk of cuts or splinters to the hand The Safety Officer, Safety Supervisors and site staff, will promote an awareness campaign of, Need for safe work throughout the Workforce.
Section 21 Labour Regulations Provisions of following Labour and Other Regulations will be followed, Contract Labour (Regulations and Abolition) Act 1970 b) Building and Other Construction Workers [Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service] 1996 (Act No 27 of 1996) c) Workmens Compensation Act 1923 d) Minimum Wages Act 1948 e) Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act 1986 f) The Equal Remuneration Act 1976 g) Motor Vehicle Act 1988 h) Indian Electricity Act 1910 & Rules i) Indian Explosives Act 1884 amended 1985 & Rules j) The Gas Cylinder Rules 1981
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Building and Other Construction Workers [Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service] 1996 is the comprehensive legislation on Safety on Construction Sites and all our Project Managers, Engineers and Supervisors will make every endeavour to observe its provisions on our sites
Section 22 SAFETY IN BLASTING 1.0 PURPOSE: This section covers the various precautionary measures for blasting operation, at Project Site, which shall be implemented during blasting without any exception to prevent injury/accident. SCOPE: The section covers the minimum requirements of the blasting operation carried out at projects. This does not include all types of blasting operation. The company shall fully comply with the regulation of respective government agencies having jurisdiction there have and comply applicable safety rules of chief inspector of explosive of the region. RESPONSIBILITIES: As per WI- 17 Section 4.0 4 Safety Responsibilities.
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PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: After relevant permissions from respective Government Authorities, the Safety procedure submission and approval of blasting procedure shall be done. Adequate and trained personnel shall be mobilized. The storage techniques for explosives and speculating the norms for use of explosives including preparation of primers, charging of holes and electrical firing shall be established. It also include the post blasting precautionary measures i.e. misfires, cleaning of area from debris/rock, pebbles etc. Company will employ only such workmen who are experienced in the type of work to be performed and capable to supervise, handle and use of explosives. Before start of actual work, trial blasting shall be performed. Company shall also obtain permits for storage and use of explosive and comply with the stipulated laws of respective Government agencies. Prior to commencement of blasting company shall inform to client / Govt. authorities /property owners/adjacent work crews. 4.1 OPEN BLASTING:
Where blasting is to be carried out 50 meter away from any structure either above ground or below ground and perform a trial blast for approval from client/Government agencies. 4.2 CONTROLLED BLASTING: Where blasting is to be carried out between 50m from existing structure, either above ground or underground. Trial blasting shall be done for approval from client/Government agencies. RESTRICTIONS:
4.3
No blasting shall be allowed within normal working hour unless written permission of Safety Officer.
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MATERIALS: All material such as explosives, detonators, fuses, tamping materials etc. that has proposed to be used in blasting operations shall have the prior approval of client/Government agencies/clients. FUSE: Fuse with only one protective coat is prohibited. The fuse shall be sufficiently water resistant as to be unaffected when immersed in water for 30 minutes. Fuses shall be inspected and the moist, damaged or broken one shall be discarded.
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STORAGE: Company shall build a magazine for storing the explosives. The site capacity shall be subject to approval by inspector of explosives/client. As a rule the explosive should be stored in a clean, dry and well ventilated and fire proof building at an isolated site. Adequate security shall be provided to prevent unauthorized entry into the storage area. A notice shall be hanged near entrance prohibiting entrance of unauthorized person. A careful day to day account of the use of explosives shall be kept in a register and shall be produced for inspection as and when required. Explosives shall be stored and used chronologically to ensure that the ones received earlier are being used first.
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TRANSPORT OF EXPLOSIVES: For the transport of explosive and detonators from store to site, closed and strong containers made of soft material such as timbers, zinc, copper, leather shall be used. Explosives and detonators shall be carried
in separate boxes, tightly closed and transported separately. For the conveyance of primers special containers shall be used. A make- up house shall be provided at each working place in which experienced personnel shall make up cartridges. The make- up house shall be separated from other buildings and only electric storage battery lamps shall be used in this house. 4.7 PREPARATION OF PRIMERS: The primers shall not be prepared near open flames or fires. The work of preparation of primers shall always be entrusted to the qualified and approved personnel. Primers shall be used as soon as possible after they are ready. 4.8 4.9 DRILLING & CHARGING OF HOLES: After completion of drilling work, charging will commence. ELECTRICAL FIRING: Special apparatus shall be used as source of current for the firing operation. Power lines shall not be tapped for the purpose. The keys of the firing apparatus shall be kept with the supervisor in-charge only. For blasts in one series, only detonators of the same manufacture and of the same group of electrical- resistance shall be used. The firing cable shall have a proper insulating cover to avoid short-circuiting or to contact with water or metallic parts or rock. The use of earth as a return line shall not be permitted. Before firing, the circuit shall be checked by a suitable apparatus by a approved person. After firing whatever with or without an actual blast, the contact between the firing cable and the source of current shall be cut off. During storms, charging of electrical detonators shall be suspended. The charges already placed into the holes shall be blasted as quickly as possible after taking all the safety precautions and giving necessary warning signals. If this is not possible, the site shall be abandoned till the storm has passed. 4.10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
Blasting will be permitted only under supervision of competent and licensed persons and by trained workmen. Company shall insure all supervisors and workmen in-charge engaged in make- up, handling,, storage and blasting work. The storage shall be under the charge of a very reliable person and if necessary police enquiries being made. The magazine shall not be opened during the approach of a thunderstorm and no person shall remain in the vicinity of the storage area during such period. Shoes without nails shall be kept in the magazine and wood tub or cement filled container with water shall be fixed near the door of the magazine. Measures shall be taken to ensure that persons entering the magazine should wear magazine shoes and be careful. Do not allow the magazine shoes to touch the ground outside the floor. Do not allow any dirt or girt to fall on the clear floor. No matches or inflammable material shall be allowed in the magazine. Light shall be obtained from an electric storage battery lamp. No tools other than copper, brass shall be allowed inside the magazine, oily cotton rags, waste and articles liable to spontaneous ignition shall not be allowed inside the magazine. Boxes of explosives shall not be thrown down or dragged along the floor and shall be stacked on wooden trestles. Open boxes of explosives shall never be exposed to the direct rays of the sun. Empty boxes or loose packing material shall not be kept inside the magazine. The magazine shall have a lighting conductor, which should be periodically tested. All detonated explosives shall be disposed off in an approved manner as per explosive rules. All the records of such disposal shall be maintained. While charging, open lamps/flames shall be kept away.
Only wooden tamping rods without any kind of metal on them shall be used. After drilling only one cartridge shall be gently inserted with the tamping rod. Blasting shall be carried out during fixed hours of the day. The hours once fixed shall not be changed without the prior information. The site of blasting operations shall be prominently demarcated by red danger flags. The order of the fire shall be given only by the supervisor incharge of the work and this order shall be given only after giving the warning signal three times, so as to made all the Labour, watchmen to reach safe shelter and ensure that nobody is within the danger zone. A whistle with a distinctive note shall be used to give the warning signal. The whistle shall not be used for any other purpose. All the roads and footpaths leading to blasting area shall be kept under strict vigilance. In case blast has failed to fire or is delayed, sufficient time shall be allowed to lapse before entering the danger zone. Only licensed person alone shall go to inspect the misfire. Drilling near the hole that has misfired shall not be permitted until the supervisor has carried out the following operations. The supervisor (licensed person) shall very carefully extract the tamping with a wooden scraper or use jet of water/ compressed air and withdraw the fuse attached. If it is not possible another hole may than be drilled at least 9 inch away and parallel to it. This hole should then be charged and fired. If a misfire has been found due to defective detonator or explosive, the whole quantity must be returned to the authority for inspection.
Blasting in the open air shall be carried out at specific hours of the day Proper barriers shall be erected and warning shall be given to the workers at the site and to the public immediately before blasting so that no person will enter the blasting zone until blasting is finished. No charging and firing will be permitted during thunder storms and other electric disturbances
Proper blast nets should be provided to avoid flying of debris Re-drilling of hole that has misfired either wholly or partly shall not be permitted
4.11 Under water blasting: Water resistant blasting caps and detonating carps will be used in underground blasting operation. Loading tubes and casings of dissimilar metals shall not be used. When more than one charge is placed under water, a float device will be provided to an element each charge in such a way that it will be released by the firing. No drilling, digging or excavation shall be permitted until all misfires have detonated or the explosives are removed from misfires have detonated or the explosives are removed from the missed holes.
Section 23
SITE SAFETY PLAN

GENERAL SAFETY RULES AND PROCEDURES Health and Safety Standard
INTRODUCTION T e p o isio s o th G n r l S fe R le a e in n e h r v n f is e e a a ty u s r te d d to su p mn b t n t to r p c th p o isio s o th p le e t u o e la e e r v n f e la s a d r g la n r la d to H a & S fe a d w n e u tio s e te e lth a ty n e v o m n It a n ir n e t. lso su p m n th p o isio s o p le e ts e r v n f B ild ga dO e C n u tio Wr e s A t 1 9 . u in n th r o str c n o k r c 9 6 This general safety rules and procedures set forth safety guidelines and rules for safe construction at Project Sites. It is an attempt to impart safety awareness among individuals working at the site, a part of the accident prevention programme to achieve the target of ZERO ACCIDENT. Obviously it does not cover every situation; because accident is an unintended occurrence arising out of and in the course of employment of a person resulting in injury. Therefore it is necessary to review the safety hazards present and adopt additional precautions as required to minimize the severity of any mishap. It is important to understand the job to be done by you in a safe manner and if you dont know ask someone who knows it and then start. Your mind is the best safety device. Use it. SAFETY REGULATIONS A. Working safely on construction site depends on a condition of employment. Anyone observed violating the safety rules or not observing good safety practices are subjected to have their employment terminated. B. Supervisor or managers allowing unsafe conditions to take place within their areas of responsibility will be subject to have their employment terminated. C. All construction workers must be familiar with the safety rules and be prepared to answer questions about them if asked by construction supervision, management or owners representatives. D. Brief all employees on their individual responsibilities regarding safety work practices, and to assure them that no reprisals will be taken if the workers call attention to unsafe conditions or practices. No worker should fear to loose his job because he insists to work safely. E. Rohan Builders (I) Pvt. Ltd will take appropriate disciplinary action, including possible termination of employment, for those observed violating safety rules and regulations, or who have caused an incident by ignoring such rules and regulations. Rohan Builders (I) Pvt. Ltd will not wait to take appropriate disciplinary action for an incident to occur which causes an injury.
GENERAL 1. ENTRY PERMIT: Inside the Project Premises everybody must possess the Entry Permit /I D badge issued by Rohan Builders (I) Pvt. Ltd. All vehicles entering inside the premises must have the vehicle entry permit. 2. SPEED LIMIT: All vehicles shall follow the site traffic regulations. Vehicles shall not exceed the speed limit of 30 KMPH in construction site and 20 KMPH in work areas. 3M C N U T . IS O D C : H rse la ; fig tin , g m lin a d th p sse n o u o o p y h g a b g n e o ssio r se f fire rm a m n n a o o b v ra e a d ille a d g a s; m u itio lc h lic e e g s n g l ru s a p h ite re ro ib d 4. EQUIPMENT: A n c ssa to ls a d e u m n in lu in p rso a ll e e ry o n q ip e t c d g e n l p te tiv e u m n sh ll b p p rly m in in d a d sh ll ro c e q ip e t a e ro e a ta e n a b a p p tefo th sa a c m lish e t o th ta . e p ro ria r e fe c o p m n f e sk Further trained personnel shall only use all construction equipment or those qualified to use the tools and equipment safely. 5. ORDERLINESS: Scrap, trash and other wastes shall be placed in designated containers. Work area shall be cleaned up as the job progresses. All materials, tools, or equipment should be secured to avoid rolling or falling. A safe access shall be maintained to all work areas and emergency exits. 6. INSPECTIONS: All work area shall be checked at the beginning of each shift to ensure safe conditions and at the end of each shift to ensure that all flames are extinguished and other hazards are properly contained. All applicable codes shall be followed. 7. SUPERVISION: All Project Managers and Sub-Contractors are expected to ensure full time safety officers/ supervisors to advise on safety requirements and supervision of safety at work sites. The contractor shall ensure provision of 24 hours safety supervision cover at site. The Project Manager, Engineers and Sub-Contractors shall ensure that the jobs are planned properly and supervised by a qualified and experienced person to avoid injury or property damage. 8. ROADS AND DRAINS: All Site Engineers and Sub-Contractor should maintain the drains and roads in their area. No material should be unloaded on the road so as to obstruct the free movement of vehicle during emergency.
9. MEDICAL: First Aid medical facilities in case of extreme emergency can be availed at First Aid centre. All injuries / illness shall be reported to Safety Officer. 10. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: All Project Managers must provide the workforce suitable protective equipment required for personal protection. Wearing of safety shoes and helmets is mandatory in the project site. All PPEs to be worn must be maintained in good condition. Rings, bracelet, ear rings, long neck chains shall not be worn near moving machinery or where electrical work is being done. Personnel with long hair or beard, with un-tucked long ties, loose clothing, unbuttoned or loose, long sleeves shall not work near moving machinery. Complete arm protection may be required on some sites. 10.1 EYES AND EARS: Safety glasses shall be worn by everyone who is doing (a) mechanical / electrical work (b) Any work in an area where mechanical / electrical work is carried out. Side covered goggles or face protection shall be worn by carpenters, cement feeders, concrete chippers, bar benders, those involved in drilling operations above shoulder height or anyone who is doing any work in which foreign particles may enter the eyes. Those who are performing grinding or abrasive cutting shall wear full-face shields. Special eye protection shall be worn during sand blasting operation. Eye protection with minimum required density of filter should be worn by welders and gas cutters. Hearing protection (e.g. Ear plugs, ear muffs) shall be worn in areas where noise level exceeding 90 db exceeds eight hours a day, or where warning sign is posted. 10.2 FINGERS, HANDS AND WRISTS: Hand gloves suitable for the job must be worn unless the job cannot be done with gloves or unless wearing of gloves increases the hazard. 10.3 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Suitable respirators approved as per IS specifications shall be worn wherever necessary. 10.4 TOES, FEET AND LEGS: P p r sa ty sh e sh ll b w rn b a a w rk site ro e fe os a e o y ll t o . R b e g m b o w to p te tio sh ll b w rn b u br u o ts ith e ro c n a e o y m so s/ c n re g g n o th se w rk g in w t a a F o a n o c tin a g r o o in e re . o t
g a s sh ll b w rn fo u g ja k h m e b c fill u rd a e o r sin c a m rs/ a k ta p rs a dsim r e u m n me n ila q ip e t. 10.5 SKIN: If there is any possibility of skin irritation while handling or using any material, proper PPE shall be used as specified in the MSDS of that material.
11 EXCAVATION;
Surface excavations may be relatively shallow excavations for the foundations of buildings, for civil engineering structures, for the laying of services and utilities such as water supply pipes, sewers, gas pipelines, electric cables, telephone cables, etc. The surface excavations may be in earth, soil, and clay or in rock. At times, there may be ground water table intercepted by the excavations. The safety measures in surface excavations are, accordingly divided in two main groups viz. a) Those required to be observed during surface excavations in earth, soil, clay, sand, etc., and b) Those required to be observed during surface excavations in rock. 11.1 OPEN EXCAVATION: S e o e e e c v tio , (w e th re is d n e o fa o id s f v ry x a a n h re e a g r f ll r d d m n o e rth ro k o o e m te l fo in th islo g e t f a , c r th r a ria rm g e sid s o a ja e t to a y e c v tio ) sh ll b se u ly e r d cn n xa a n a e c re su p rte b a e u te b c dtim e o su b q a o p o d y d q a ly ra e b r f ita le u lity r o e m te l u le th sid s o th e c v tio a slo e th r a ria n ss e e f e x a a n re p d to a sa a g . S fe a g sh u a a s b g a r th n fe n le a n le o ld lw y e re te a a g o re o o th m te l w e sa ra d n le f p se f e a ria h n tu te . 11.2 EXCAVATION OF TRENCHES: Excavation, if over 1.2 M in depth, unless in solid rock or hard shale shall be either shored, sheeted and braced or sloped to an angle greater than the angle of repose. All shoring and bracing shall extend to the bottom of excavation where necessary. To hold banks of loose and unstable materials from sliding, adequate shoring shall be used and undercutting of banks shall not be permitted. The bracing and shoring of trenches shall be carried out along with the excavation. Additional precautions by means of bracing and shoring shall be taken to prevent slides, slips or cave-in where excavations are being carried out in the vicinity of source of vibration like Pile driving rigs. L o m te ls a dlo d sh ll b sto da a d n e e u l o se a ria n a s a e re t ista c q a to d p o a 1 0 m a a fro th e g o e c v tio e th r t 5 0 m w y m e d e f x a a n w ic e e is m re D rin h u o d rk e a p b sid h hvr o . u g o rs f a n ss ll u lic e w lk a d w lk a s sh ll b a e u te illu in te a d a s n a wy a e d q a ly ma d n
w rn g sig s / lig ts a u d th e c v tio sh ll b p c d a in n h ro n e x a a n a e la e to e su sa ty o p d stria s a d th v h u r tra . n re fe f ee n n e e ic la ffic T e sh u b p p r m a s o a c ss a d e re to a d h re o ld e ro e e n f c e n g ss n fro e c v te a a a le st fro tw sid s. m x a a d re , t a m o e Adequate precautions shall be taken for underground pipelines, electrical / data cable, and Work Permit is essential. In case dewatering is required prior arrangement shall be made. 11.3. Excavation in earth, soil, clay, etc. Safe means of access and egress should be provided for the workers carrying out the excavation. Excavations should be kept free from water. The accessible part of all excavations should be protected by an adequate barrier and prominent hoarding to warn the public about the danger. No materials should be placed or stacked near the edge of any excavation. No load, plant or equipment should be placed or moved near the edge of any excavation where it is likely to cause a collapse of the side of the excavation and thereby endanger any person. All struts, braces and walling in excavations should be adequately secured so as to prevent their accidental displacement. Trenches in the built-up areas should be fenced. Deep trenches and pits should be provided with adequate ladders, which should extend at least one meter above ground level. The ladders should be firmly fixed in position. Footboards and platforms supported by bracings should be adequately secured by brackets. 11.4 Excavation in rock: Drillers should wear protective hand gloves, gumboots and hard helmets, if they are drilling in a pit where there is danger of rock fall. Explosives and detonators are used for blasting the rock. The storage, transport and handling of the explosives should be as laid down in Explosive Rules & regulations. Explosives are transported on roads in a specially built vehicle called an explosive van. The explosives and detonators are removed by the authorised blasting foreman only and they are carried in separate loads. No smoking or open flare shall be allowed in the explosive loading area. All the workers from this area are withdrawn to a safe distance. The mucking foreman first inspects the blasted rock and scales down the loose rock, if any. The blasted materials are removed either manually or by mechanical equipment and hauled away to the disposal area. The safety measures in operating the loading equipment and transporting vehicles or by rail-mounted cars are required to be observed.
12 CONSTRUCTION 12.1 SCAFFOLDING: Only qualified, trained and experienced personnel must do erection or dismantling of a scaffold. Every scaffold and every part thereof including supports shall be of good construction, of suitable and sound material and of adequate strength for the purpose of which it is used and it shall be properly maintained. Boards and planks used for the platform shall be of uniform thickness, butt jointed, closely laid and securely fastened in place. All scaffolds shall be erected plumb and level on a firm base. No scaffold member shall be altered by welding, cutting, drilling or bending. Bricks, tiles, blocks etc. and similar materials shall not be stacked higher than 600 mm on the scaffold deck. S a ld u d r w ic p rso n l a to p ss sh ll b c ffo ne h h e n e re a a e p v e w sc e o e u a n b tw e th to b a ro id d ith re n r q iv le t e e n e e o rd a dh n ra n a d il. F r d c in o ly p n s o 5 m sc ffo g d tim e o o e k g n la k f 0 m a ld ra e b r r la in te w o sh ll b u d S a ld p n s sh ll b m a d o d a e se . c ffo la k a e sto d se a te fro o in ry lu b r. T e p n s re p ra ly m rd a me h se la k sh u b u de c siv lyfo d c in . o ld e se x lu e r ek g
T s sc ffo s s a n t b o m re th n th e tie a d th re tle a ld h ll o e f o a re rs n e w rk g p tfo sh ll n t b m re th n 4 Ma o e th g u d o in la rm a o e o a .5 b v e ro n o flo r o o e su c u o w ic th sc ffo is e c da dn r o r th r rfa e p n h h e a ld re te n o tre stle sc ffo s a b e c d o a s sp n e sc ffo . Mn a ld h ll e re te n u e d d a ld e sh ll n t b a w d to w rk fro sc ffo s d rin sto o h h a o e llo e o m a ld u g rm r ig w d in s.
12.2 LADDERS: In e t e e la d r b fo u g it a d if fo n d fe tiv sp c v ry d e e re sin n ud e c e d a it. Wo e la d rs sh ll n v r b p in d P in g isc rd o dn d e a e e e a te . a tin c n e ls th d fe ts. B th fe t sh ll b k p o th la d r oca e e c o e a e et n e de ru g a d th la d r sh u b k p w in th re c o th n s n e d e o ld e e t ith e ah f e w rk D n t re c o t to fa M re th n o e p rso sh ll o . o o a h u o r. o a n e n a n t b a w d o a la d r u le it is d sig e fo it. T e o e llo e n d e n ss e nd r h la d r sh ll b p c d o e h riz n l to fo r- v rtic l. de a e la e n - o o ta u e a L d e sh ll b e u p d w a tie ff ro e a d n n sk a d r a e q ip e ith -o p n o - id sa ty fe t. If it is n c ssa to u a la d r o to o a fe e e e ry se de n p f sc ffo o c se toth e g o a e v te p tfo , ro f o a ld r lo e d e f n le a d la rm o r flo r o e in , tie o th la d r a d u fa p te tio . N o pn g ff e d e n se ll ro c n o la d r w d fe tiv , m g o u - e u lly sp c d ru g d e ith e c e issin r n q a ae ns sh ll b u d a e se . Every ladder used for a vertical height of more than 9.2 M shall be provided with an intermediate landing and vertical distance between two successive landings shall not
exceed 9.2 M .All intermediate landings shall be provided with suitable guard rails. Use of ladders for other than means of access should be eliminated as far as possible. The upper ends of the ladder shall extend at least 3 ft. above the platform. Ladders shall not be placed in front of doors or windows. Extension ladders shall be overlapped a minimum of three rungs. Do not work from the top three rungs of any straight or extension ladder. 12.3 REINFORCEMENT RODS: Proper PPE s like hand gloves, safety shoes, helmets, goggles shall be used while cutting, fixing or transporting steel rods. For supplying steel rods at levels above 2 M suitable lifting device should be used and manual handling should be avoided. During manual transportation of rods or any other steel materials, pads should be used on shoulders. Unloading should be synchronised. If the rods are transported mechanically following precautions shall be taken: a) The rods must not protrude more than 1.5 M behind the deck of the truck. b) In no case, the rods should protrude in front or by the side of the drivers cabin. This imposes hazards for other road users. c) The bundle of rods should be kept properly chained on the deck of the truck to prevent them from getting dislodged or bumping out of the truck while passing through uneven roads. d) None should be allowed to sit on the bundle of rods during transportation. e) Crow bars should be used to push the bundle of rods out from the deck of truck. f) For bending rods tools of right size shall be used. Oversized tools or mushroomed chisel and hammer shall not be used. 12.4 FORM CONSTRUCTION AND CONCRETING: Form work poses certain hazards due to poor house keeping, leaving materials and tools where they may fall and cause injuries; the top of the formwork being used as walkways not equipped with standard guard rails and toe boards. Careful planning can eliminate most of these hazards. Those who are placing concrete should wear safety helmets and rubber boots with trouser legs outside. Shirtsleeves should be rolled down, gloves should be worn and every precaution should be taken to prevent contact of skin with cement and concrete. Men in sound health shall be deployed to operate vibrators. Lowering of vibrators from one level to another by holding air hose or power cables should not be permitted. All mixer gears, chains and rollers should be guarded. The cable and sheaves should be inspected daily when the mixer is in continuous operation. Concrete mixing plant / batching plant shall be adequately designed and precaution shall be taken to protect workmen from falling objects. Walkways, platforms, stairways and ramps shall be well built and protected. The operation of the plant shall be coordinated by signals of interlocking devices as may be necessary to ensure the safety of all personnel. Air exhaust system shall be installed to remove cement and other dust from inside the plant. Suitable dust mask should be worn wherever necessary. Workmen involved in handling bulk cement in confined spaces shall wear tight fitting goggles, approved dust masks and protective clothing that fit snugly around the neck wrists and ankles.
If concrete pouring is to be done by concrete pump following safety precautions should be taken: a) Scaffolding supporting the pipe shall be designed to carry the pipe when filled with concrete plus 100 % overload, plus the estimated weight of the maximum number of workmen that may use the scaffold at one time while the pump is operating. A factor of safety of 4 shall be used for designing scaffolds. The pipeline shall be anchored at all curves and near the end. The toggle and flange connections shall be inspected before each [placement to ensure tight joints. b) Air release valves shall be installed at high pressure points to release entrapped air. This will help in preventing line plugging also and in turn reduce accident possibilities. c) The work of cleaning a pipeline must be done carefully by trained and experienced personnel. Workmen working in the vicinity of the concrete pump should wear goggles. 12.5 STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTION: All erection jobs must be planned in advance with the following consideration. loading/unloading plan Crane positioning & lifting plan. Structural member positioning plan. Safety precautions. All employees working in places from where they are likely to fall must use safety belts unless standard scaffolding is provided. Where workmen are exposed to unusual falling hazards from which it is impracticable to protect them by providing static lines or any other arrangement safety nets of adequate strength shall be provided. Personnel working on or around erection operations should wear safety helmets with chinstrap fastened. All employees should wear gloves of a suitable type when handling steel cables or other sharp edged material. Goggles should be worn while grinding, chipping scrapping, cutting etc. Workmen should not stand, walk or work beneath suspended loads. No one should ride on the material being lifted. 12.6 WELDING AND CUTTING: All welding and cutting shall be done by workmen who are thoroughly trained in the work screen shall be placed around the work to protect persons from glare. Welding and cutting shall not be done in the proximity of flammable material.
Welders and helpers shall wear non-combustible helmets and gloves during welding operations. They should be careful to keep out of the line of sparks and hot metal. They should wear clothing free from grease, gasoline, oil and other flammable material. Oxygen and acetylene cylinders or containers shall never be permitted in small spaces or compartments where welding operations are in progress. A helper shall always be at hand to shut off the gas in case of an accident when the welder is working in a space where it is difficult to escape. Oxygen and acetylene hose should be regularly checked and those, which have developed cracks, should be replaced. Care should be taken to see that sparks of grinding and slag of gas cutting do not reach near the vicinity of hoses of oxygen and acetylene. Preferably these hoses should be laid away from electrical cables. Joints on welding cables should be avoided. In case it is necessary the cable joint should be rigidly bolted and the joint should be wrapped with a non-conducting material to avoid sparks caused due to contact with conductor. Formation of water pools under gas cutting beds should be avoided. It may cause explosion. Gas cylinders should be kept vertical in shades. If the work is being carried out away from the shade then water soaked absorbent gunny bag shall be placed on the valves and regulators. Sufficient numbers of water containers should be placed at different locations in the fabrication yard to facilitate wetting of gunny cloth and quenching of red-hot cut out pieces of structural. All welding machines should be properly earthed. Gunny packing or rubber pads should be provided between the structural and the slings to avoid damage of slings. All combustible materials like packing, boxes, cotton rags soaked with oil place where hot work is being carried out, cylinders in use, must have valid test certificates. Cylinders should be transported on trolleys only and not by rolling them on the ground. Prior to being used all cylinders should be checked for leakage. Separate enclosures should be provided for storing oxygen and DA cylinders. All hose fittings shall be kink free. All leads, grounds, clamps, hose gouges, torches, cylinders flash back arrestors must be inspected before use. The compressed gas regulators and other fittings shall be free from oil, grease etc. Do not store wrenches, dies, cutters or other grease covered tools in the same compartment with oxygen equipment. Do not exceed 15 PSI on the torch side of the gauge when using acetylene. Lift cylinders to upper levels with approved methods only. Do not use slings or lift a cylinder by the protective cap. Welding shall never be carried out by metallic ladder. Welding rod should be removed from the electrode holder when laying it down. Slab ends should be discarded in metal containers.
13 PAINTING: 13.1 STORAGE: Packages containing paints, varnishes, lacquers and other volatile painting materials shall be kept tightly closed when not in actual use and shall be placed where they will not be exposed to excessive heat, sparks, flame or direct sun. 13.2 FIRE HAZARDS: Most paint materials are highly combustible and every precaution should be taken to eliminate possibilities of fire. No attempt should be made to heat paint materials except by placing containers in air or water at moderate temperature. All rags used in painting works should be disposed off at frequent intervals. Smoking, open flame exposed heating elements and other sources of ignition of any kind should not be permitted in paint stores or areas where spray painting is going on. Fire extinguishers of appropriate capacity shall always be available in working condition where flammable paint materials are being mixed, used or stored. Also sufficient number of sand pails should be kept and maintained in fire stands. 13.3 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Injurious fumes are given off when volatile paint materials are being mixed or applied especially when they are sprayed. Coal tar paint fumes are particularly noxious. Workmen must be provided with ample supply of fresh air. If natural ventilation is insufficient, forced or artificial ventilation should be provided. Workmen shall wear approved type respirators if required. Spray painting operation shall be so confined as not to contaminate the air where other men are working. Spray gun operators should wear clothing, which fits snugly at the ankles, neck and wrists and should wear gloves, goggles and respirators. 13.4 HANDLING PAINT MATERIALS: If the skin is exposed to prolonged contact with paint materials, injury of skin may take place in the form of burns of toxic effects resulting from absorption into or through the skin. To avoid this protective cream shall be applied to the skin before exposure to paint materials. Painters should clean their hands before eating. 14 PLANTS AND MACHINERY: 14.1 TOOLS: All hand tools shall be kept in sound condition and used only for the purpose for which designed. Tools having mushroomed heads, split or defective handles, worn part or other defects shall be removed from service and shall be reissued only after necessary repairs have been done.
All sharp tools shall be kept in sheaths, shields or other containers when not in use to protect the workers from getting injured. Tools shall not be left on scaffolds, ladders or overhead working spaces when not in use. When work is being carried out at height these tools must be kept in containers to avoid them from falling down. Power actuated tools should be earthed properly if not double insulated and should be operated by trained personnel only. All protective guards should be maintained intact. All power tools must be frequently inspected and maintained. Operators shall not wear loose clothing. Inspect the cord of power tools before use. Do not lower or lift the tools with the cord, use a small rope instead. All tools must be inspected once in four months by competent person and every time before use by the user (Concerned Engineer/ Supervisor). As per job inspection frequency may be increased. 14.2 ROPESCHAINS AND SLINGS: The use of ropes, cables and chains shall be in accordance with the safe usage recommended by the manufacturer. No chain or rope shall be used unless it is of good construction, sound material, adequate strength and free from defects. Safe working load shall be marked on it along with its identification number. Inspect every rope before each use for excessive broken fibres, wear and deteriorated strands. Do not use wire rope to joist equipment after such a rope has been exposed to fire or extreme heat or burnt by contact with electricity. It more than 10% of wires are broken in a length of 8 times dia discard it. Use a minimum of three wire rope clamps properly spaced and installed, when forming loop eye splices. Wire ropes should be carefully uncoiled, coiled or used to avoid formation of kinks in the ropes. 14.3 SLINGS: Slings shall be of proper construction and size for the load to be hoisted. Slings should not be attached to load as to provide an angle of less than 60 between sling leg and horizontal. Single legged and sheaved slings shall be avoided as far as possible except for small or unwieldy loads under competent supervision. Slinging should be done only by a crew of persons trained for the purpose. Accidental over loading out of ignorance is frequently the cause of fatal injuries. For all normal practice 2 or 4 part sling should be used. Suitable protection should be provided between the sling and sharp unyielding surfaces of the load to be lifted. Only qualified persons shall do maintenance, repair and testing of slings. Slings when not in use shall be stored properly. All chains, ropes and slings should conform to relevant standards. 14.4 LIFTING APPLIANCES: Every lifting appliance and every part thereof shall: a) Be of good mechanical construction sound material, adequate strength and free from patent defects. b) Be properly maintained and
c) as far as construction is concerned be inspected at least once every week by a competent person and a report of the result of inspection entered in a register maintained for the purpose. d) When lifting appliance with travelling and slewing motions are used, there shall be 1.8m clear distance between any parts of the appliance in its extreme position 15 ELECTRICAL SAFETIES: Temporary electrical connection at site pose potential hazard of short circuit / overheating and may cause fire. Some of the identified hazards are: a) improper cable joints b) undersized or low rated cables c) exposure to extreme weather conditions without rain protection d) damaged insulation at joint or otherwise e) overloading of circuit f) Ineffective / bypassed protective device. All Site Manager and Sub-Contractor must ensure that electrical standards are followed strictly in using temporary electrical facilities. All electrical equipment brought to site shall have an identification number. Before using any equipment contractor shall produce a fitness certificate to Workshop & Plant Engineer. Laying of cables from D.G. Sets up to individual equipment will be the responsibility of the contractor. However, before laying of any cable, contractor shall submit a single line diagram of cabling for review and approval by Project Manager. 16. REPORTING: All accidents or dangerous occurrences resulting in personal injury or material damage shall be reported immediately to Project Safety. The site engineer and safety representative should submit detail report of all accidents or near miss cases within 24 hours after thorough investigation. 17. PERMIT TO WORK: All below mention work, at site shall be covered by Permit to work. The permit shall clearly specify the job, precautions to be taken and personal protective equipment to be used. The Project Manager is the issuing authority of all the permits. Confined Space Hot Work To Dig Close Proximity to Overhead Power Lines 18. PILING: All piling and support vessels including cranes and piling units are to be inspected prior to commencement of any construction activities at the construction area. The transfer of piles from support barges or land to piling barges is to be strictly controlled.
At no time is a transfer of piles to be made under the following conditions. A. B. Wind Speed GREATER than 12 meters a second Wave height GREATER than 1.5 meters
All piles stored on deck of any barges are to be secured against movement until immediately prior to lifting by the piling crane. All equipment is to be secured against movement when not in use. Piling hammers and associated equipment are to be free of major leaks of fuel or oil. Adequate Personal Protective Equipment is to be provided to operatives involved in piling work, including clothing, gloves and hearing protection if deemed necessary. The piling support is to be free of uncontrolled movement during positioning and driving of piles. Transport, transfer, positioning and driving of piles is to be under the supervision of a competent person at all times. 18.1 Excavations by constructing cofferdams: 18.1.1Coffer Dam Cofferdam is a temporary structure to exclude water from a site or area either wholly or to such a degree that with a reasonable amount of pumping, the permanent substructure may be built within it. Cofferdams may be earthen, concrete, piled or cellular steel sheet piled type. 18.1.2 Safety measures: The safety measure in sheet piling for the cofferdam, which is to be in the river are detailed hereunder. Floating structure accommodating machinery should be provided with fencing of guard-rails on all sides. Floating equipment should be provided with sufficient and suitable rescue equipment. Such as lifelines, gaffs and ring buoys. Ring buoys should be readily accessible on the deck of the floating equipment. Decks of floating equipment should be studded or have some other type of non-slip surface. Unauthorised persons should not be allowed on any floating operational equipment. A safe walkway should be provided along all pipelines. Where anchors are used, adequate means should be provided to raise or lower them. Workers should be embarked and disembarked only at suitable and safe landing places. Boats should carry suitable fire extinguishers. Workers, who have to sit in a steel sheet section to interlock sheets, should be provided with stirrups or device to afford them a safe seat. Workers handling piles should wear gloves. Adequate means of escape such as ladders and boats should be provided at cofferdams for protection of workers in case of flooding.
18.2 PILLING RIGS, SIDE BOOMS: All pilling rigs, side boom and other lifting equipment shall have a certificate before entering the work site. This equipment shall be inspected on regular basis.
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18.2.2. The area where hoisting operation are being carried out shall be roped off. Personal inside the rope area shall be only those directly employed on the hoisting activity. 18.2.3. No one is allowed to walk under suspended load or boom under load. Prior to starting the lift by two booms calculation shall be made before lifting. 18.2.4. All piling rigs and hoisting equipment shall be provided with a suitable fire extinguisher. 18.2.5. When working near overhead Power lines or bus bars the following safe distances shall be maintained. 18.2.6. 18.2.7. 18.2.8. A minimum distance of 3 Meters for Voltage up to 500 V. A minimum distance of 5 Meters for Voltage exceeding 500 V. A Permit is required for work within 20 Meters of overhead Power lines.
18.2.9. Electrical shielding of power lines is required when minimum clearance distances cannot be maintained. 18.2.10. Adequate Protection for underground cables and Pipeline with heavy equipment and loads adequate mats or steel plate shall be used to prevent damage. 18.3 SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR PILING JOBS: 18.3.1. Rigs should be placed on levelled and firmed ground. 18.3.2. Crane mounted rigs should not be marched in loose soil / marshy area. The areas should be inspected, filled with earth if required. A Frame rigs should be anchored properly with guy ropes of good quality. Positioning of timbers should be checked. During shifting of rig, roller tube should be properly inspected and lubricated. Roller bush should be regularly inspected and maintained in good condition. During rig shifting guy ropes should be loosened and retightened after shifting is over. Guy ropes should be provided with warning flags / lights. During pile feeding to the rig the boom of the crane should never hit the guy rope.
After completion of work, hammer should be rested on the ground. Everybody working in the vicinity of rigs should wear safety helmets and safety shoes. Power cables for driving winches and lighting should not obstruct the rig movement and pile shifting. No power cable armoured or un-armoured should run on the ground. It should be buried in the ground 750 mm deep or placed on wooden poles at 8 ft. above ground. Cables should not be buried under ground close to the pile driving point or in the area of frequent crane movement. All rotating parts of machinery should be suitably guarded or fenced. 19. SAFETY SIGNAGE: 19.1. All safety signage that is displaced in and around the sites shall be in both Hindi and English, examples of signs that shall be include Wear safety Helmets Permit to work areas Wear safety footwear Wear hearing protection Wear eye protections Danger electricity Danger crane overhead First Aid No entry signs Fire precautions 19.2. All safety signs shall comply with the international recognized safety colors as indicated below Blue: Mandatory Yellow: Danger Red: Prohibition Green: Safe condition
20. UNDER WATER EXCAVATIONS: 20.1 General: Tunnelling and shaft sinking is inherently a hazardous operation. Accidents occur in tunnelling work due to cramped working space. wet and slippery footing, artificial lighting. rock weaknesses in the roof, handling of explosives and detonators, loading and unloading of tunnel much, coupling of cars, operating much and material trains,
hoisting and disposal of much. The underwater excavations are carried out by dewatering the site by one of following methods:i) By pumping out if inflow of water is not excessive ii) By isolating the site of excavation by surrounding it by a cofferdam iii) By sinking caissons with or without compressed air. 20.2 Excavations by constructing cofferdams: 20.2.1 Coffer Dam: Cofferdam is a temporary structure to exclude water from a site or area either wholly or to such a degree that with a reasonable amount of pumping, the permanent substructure may be built within it. Cofferdams may be earthen, concrete, piled or cellular steel sheet piled type. 20.2.2 Safety measures: The safety measure in sheet piling for the cofferdam, which is to be in the river are detailed hereunder. Floating structure accommodating machinery should be provided with fencing of guard-rails on all sides. Floating equipment should be provided with sufficient and suitable rescue equipment. Such as lifelines, gaffs and ring buoys. Ring buoys should be readily accessible on the deck of the floating equipment. Decks of floating equipment should be studded or have some other type of non-slip surface. Unauthorised persons should not be allowed on any floating operational equipment. A safe walkway should be provided along all pipelines. Where anchors are used, adequate means should be provided to raise or lower them. Workers should be embarked and disembarked only at suitable and safe landing places. Boats should carry suitable fire extinguishers. Workers, who have to sit in a steel sheet section to interlock sheets should be provided with stirrups or device to afford them a safe seat. Workers handling piles should wear gloves. Adequate means of escape such as ladders and boats should be provided at cofferdams for protection of workers in case of flooding.
20.3. Excavations by caissons and use of compressed air: 20.3.1. Caisson A caisson is a box like structure, which is used for foundations and substructure of the bridges, buildings, etc. The caisson is, unlike the cofferdam, a permanent structure and forms an integral part of the bridge or building foundations. It is used as a convenient means of placing the foundation. When it is necessary to excavate at great depth to
obtain a satisfactory foundation, particularly when site is under water, the caisson is used. Its advantage is that it may be constructed of timber, steel, masonry, or reinforced concrete. The caissons are of three types viz. i) box caisson which is closed at the bottom but open to the atmosphere at the top, ii) An open caisson which is both at top and bottom and iii) a pneumatic caisson which is roofed and which has a working chamber in which air is maintained above atmospheric pressure to prevent the entry of the water and soil into the excavation. 20.3.2. Safety measures: The working chamber must be practically air or watertight and yet there must be an opening for men to enter and leave the chamber as well as an inlet and outlet for materials. These opening are provided with vertical shafts and air locks. The shafts, which extend from roof of the caisson to a point well above the top of the caisson & the level of the water outside, are usually of circular or oval section and from 1 m to 1.5 m max diameter. In the shafts, usually at top are placed the airlocks, they being the air tight chambers, one of which leads to the working chamber & other to the open air. Some of the sensations felt on entering compressed air are heat, slight giddiness inability to whisper and feeling of resistance to movement owing to the density of air. Pain may be felt in the ears, which may be relieved by closing the mouth and holding the nose and at the same time trying to expel the air from the lungs. On leaving the air pressure, one feels cold, this sensation being keenest during the passage through the airlock. It is true to the expansion of the air in lock as well as to the expansion and liberation of gases in the body. To counteract the effects of this cold, the air-lock should be heated, the men should be given strong hot coffee/tea to drink on emerging and they should dress warmly. Another sensation often manifested on emerging is itching; this disappears in a few minutes. The decompression should be at slower rate to avoid caisson disease. The air-lock should be large enough to allow men some freedom of motion and it should be ventilated with warm dry air. During decompression the man should constantly move and massage their various joints as this has been found to assist materially in ridding the system of the gases. There should be plenty of fresh air in the working chamber. Air
should be kept at a reasonable temperature, which means that it should be cooled during summer time as compression raises the temperature. The air should be kept pure, especially when sinking through foul materials. A medical air-lock, large and well ventilated, should always be maintained a readiness and the men should be housed nearby so that in case of delayed attaches, they may be immediately recompressed. A medical lock attended by a qualified doctor and who is fit and willing to work in compressed air should be provided for treatment of decompression sickness. No person under 20 years of age should be employed in the compressed air caisson. The workers employed continuously in compressed air should be medically reexamined at least every two months or more frequently, if required. In addition to the doctor and qualified first-aid attendant and superintendents for man and sufficient number of workers, at least one in each team, should be competent to administer first aid. There should be first-aid box kin the working chamber. If during compression any person is suffering from discomfort, compression should be stopped and the pressure be gradually reduced. Locks and shafts should be constructed of steel of adequate thickness. Every working chamber should be provided with wetbulb thermometer. Work under pressure, when the wet-bulb temperature exceeds 28 0 C should be restricted unless it is absolutely necessary. When any person is in a working chamber, the door between the chamber and a man-lock leading to a lower pressure should as far as practicable be kept open, if the lock is not in use. The medical-lock should have two compartments so that it can be entered under pressure. Medical-lock should be adequately ventilated, heated and lit. Medical-locks should have means of communication and signalling to outside and between the compartments and windows by which persons in either compartment can be observed from outside. Medical-locks should be kept ready for use at all times. The man-lock should be of adequate dimension. The man-lock should be equipped with pressure gauges (I) to indicate the man-lock attendant the pressure in the lock and in the working chamber and (ii) to indicate to the persons in the lock the pressure in it. It should have means of verbal communication between the lock-attendant, the lock and the working chamber. It should have means of enabling the lock attendant, from outside the lock, to reduce or cut off the supply of compressed air to the lock. Man-lock should only be used for compression and decompression of persons and not for the passage of plant and material other than the tools. Man-lock should be in charge of an attendant
who should control compression and decompression in the lock and keep a register showing the times at which each person enters and leaves the lock; the pressures at the times of entering and leaving and the time taken to decompress each person. All compressed airlines should be in duplicate and equipped with non-return valves that will prevent air from escaping from the working chamber into the airline, if the pressure in it fails. There should be standby or reserve compressor for emergencies. Working chambers should be provided with exhaust valves for clearing air when necessary. All locks and working chambers should be provided with adequate electric lighting. There should be two separate lighting installations supplied from independent sources of electric supply. 20.4 Excavations by tunnelling and shaft sinking 20.4.1 Tunnel Tunnels are broadly classified into two categories depending on the nature of the ground or strata through which it is drive viz. ) i) Tunnelling in soft ground, and ii) Tunnelling in rock. Tunnelling in soft ground necessitates that the roof is instantly supported but the sides can be depended upon to stand on a vertical face for few minutes. Tunnelling in rock is carried out by (I) the conventional or traditional methods of drilling, blasting and mucking and )ii) by rock tunnelling machines, which may be full face boring machine or the header having a rotary milling head on a telescopic boom. 20.4.2 Safety measures Tunnelling work is highly mechanised when compared to other works of civil engineering. Equipment and tools should be properly maintained by regular inspection by competent persons. Keep all trash, debris and refuse cleaned up both on the surface and underground. Unless the tunnel section is large with plenty of room well outside the haulage-way, materials required for tunnelling work such as pipes, steel supports, rails, sleepers, ventilation ducts, etc; should not be stored underground; but they must be kept on the surface and brought in as needed. A safe and adequate walkway for the safety and convenience of the crew and personnel is essential. It is to be maintained so that it is not slippery and hazardous. Proper
drainage and continuous pumping, if required, of water from the tunnel floor will remove the hazard to secure footing. Good lighting is essential to efficient tunnelling. Any obstruction in the tunnel should be well lighted. All light and power lines are to be properly installed and all connections should be well insulated. All workers, supervisors, engineers and even visitors in and around the tunnelling jobs should wear helmet and gumboots. Goggles should be worn by drillers. The transport, storage and handling of explosives and detonators should be done as laid down in Explosive Rules 1940. The explosives and detonators are stored in separate magazines, which are located away from the other buildings, roads and habitations. The explosives and detonators should not be subjected to impact while handling them. Explosives and detonators should not be conveyed together in a shaft cage with other materials. The containers of the explosives and detonators should be adequately insulated from the car or cage and other materials. Wooden explosives, causes should be opened with wooden mallets and wedges and never use metal tools. The blasting foreman will check all the holes of the pattern, which are to be blasted before he brings the required quantity of explosives and the detonator at the face of the tunnel. No smoking or open fire/flare shall be allowed in the explosive loading area. Only electric blasting must be used in tunnelling. Muck cars should be loaded evenly and the muck is not piles up dangerously high above the sides. Cars carrying pipes, rails, steel supports, timber, etc. must be properly loaded for the safe passage through the tunnel. Tunnel tracks are usually rough, so overloading and over speeding of trains must be avoided. The locomotive should be equipped with clean headlights and a warning horn or bell. All rails on which locomotives, wagons or cars move should be joined by fishplates or double chairs and be securely fastened to sleepers or bearers for preventing any dangerous variations in the gauge. It should be provided with adequate stops and buffers at every track end. When the access to the face of the tunnel is through a shaft the tunnel muck is hoisted through the shaft and brought to surface for disposal. Hoisting machines should be equipped with adequate brakes, which will automatically stop and hold the conveyance, if the hoisting power fails. Shafts exceeding 30 M in depth should have an installation for conveying persons such as a cage or car equipped with safety gear that automatically holds the fully loaded cage or car, if the suspension rope breaks or
becomes slack. The cage or car should be provided open side with a gate or adequate barrier and with a roof affording adequate protection against falling objects. Adequate ventilation in all tunnelling work is required for supply of fresh air to the working crew and removal of harmful and obnoxious dust, dynamic fumes and other gases. Mechanical ventilation with the reversible duct blowers are provided for efficient ventilation of the face and the tunnel. Ventilation ducts should be airtight. Workers employed in sinking shafts should be protected against the falls of objects should be provided with staging or cradles from which they can work safely. Shaft top should be protected by adequate fencing or guard-rails and toe-boards and gages. All shafts should have ladder way from the surface to the workings, in additions to any mechanical means or ingress and agrees. Winches at shaft tops should be so installed that the bucket can be attached and detached safely. Top of the shaft should be adequate protected against in rushes of water. 22. VENTILATION OF UNDERGROUND WORKS 22.1. GENERAL: 22.1.1 All underground work shall be maintained in a state, which will not be injurious to health of personnel. The air in the underground should be more than 20% and will not contain concentration of gases, vapour, dust, which will affect health of workmen 22.1.2 22.1.3 22.1.4 22.1.5 22.1.6 22.1.7 The amount of fresh air supplied should be sufficient enough for all the persons and diesel powered equipment working at each head face The main ducts should be attached with intermediate fans for effective removal of contaminated air All ventilation ducts shall be maintained in air tight condition Ventilation duct should be firmly fixed and the minimum 200 mm clearance between duct and extremities of vertical should be maintained Measuring station shall be provided near any fan for pressure and volume test Safety Officer should check the amount of fresh air at the heading face after each 200 M of progress
22.2. VENTILATION SYSTEM:
22.2.1. The ventilation system should be such that the average air velocity in largest excavated profile is not less than 0.3 M/S and in case the pressure of methane gas, the value should increase to 0.5 M/S 22.2.2. Minimum fresh air requirement 22.2.2.1. 22.2.2.2. 22.2.2.3. 22.2.2.4. 22.2.2.5. 3 Cu. M. per minute for each person 6 Cu. M. per H.P. of diesel powered equipment Ventilation system consist of two parts Main system - should allow the flow to be reversed Secondary system - shall be installed to provide adequate ventilation of area between the heading face and the air intake/outlet of main system
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Care to be taken in such a way that exhaust air and blasting fumes shall be
discharged in such a way that they cannot escape in any other working area or recirculated in the fresh air supply system . 22 SHORING AND UNDERPINNING 22.1. General: Shoring refers to temporary supports, which are usually removed when the job is completed; while underpinning refers to permanent supports, which remain in place when the job is finished. In general, it is necessary to do a job of shoring before doing a job of underpinning and when the underpinning is completed, the shoring is usually removed. There are four main reasons why it may be necessary to shore and underpin a structure. These are i) To stop settlement of an inadequate foundation, ii) To provide support because of adjacent construction operations, iii) To provide a foundation able to carry added loads and iv) Deterioration of the foundation materials 22.2. Shoring: Sufficient packing materials such as timber sleepers / structural members should be kept ready before raising the structure. The area surrounding the structure which is being shored and underpinned should be cordoned off and only the authorised workers and persons should be allowed to enter the area. 22.3. Underpinning
It is important to check levels of the structures to see whether any settlement has occurred during underpinning operation. separation of joints etc. The underpinning operation shall be carried out in localised limited stretch at a time & shall be completed in shortest possible period. All workers / Supervisory staff shall use personal protective equipment. 23. DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES 23.1. General: The methods of demolition include manual demolition; mechanical demolition by pusher arm, demolition ball and wire rope pulling; explosives; demolition by hydraulic busters and the thermal lance. These methods of demolition are suitable for nonserviceable buildings and structures such as houses, large buildings, bridges, arches, independent chimneys, steel and concrete structures, spires, pylons and masts, petroleum tanks, etc. Before any demolition work is taken up, it should be preceded by a site survey, which should be comprehensive and should cover the position of screens, scaffolds, etc. for protection of the public and also methods to protect surrounding buildings from the danger of collapse due to withdrawal of support or undermining of the foundations. The electric power to all services within the structures to be demolished should be shut off or discontinued outside the buildings. Similarly all gas, water and steam service lines should be shut off or otherwise controlled outside the structure to be demolished. The structure to be demolished should be adequately fenced and condoned off and suitable hoarding to be displayed prominently warning the public of the danger. Provision of safety nets, temporary closures shall be made as per the needs at lower levels or floors 23.2. Buildings: Stairs with hand railing should be kept in place as long as practicable to provide access and egress. If the work of demolition is continued in height, all passageways, stairs and other parts of the structure where the workers have to pass and also to work should be adequately illuminated. Workers should strictly wear safety belts, safety helmets and hand gloves. Also observe the structure for cracks,
Scaffolds used for demolition operations should be independent of the structure to be demolished. Suitable catch platforms (at least 1.50 M wide) should be provided along the outside of the exterior walls so as to prevent danger from falling objects. The catch platforms should be moved downwards as the level of demolition operation gets lowered. 23.3. Structural Steel Works: All precautions should be taken to prevent danger from any sudden twist, spring or collapse of steel parts/work when it is cut or released. Structural steel parts should be carefully lowered and not dropped from a height. Safety precautions of gas cutting of the steel members should be adhered to.
Annexure I
ACCIDENT REPORT (To be filled even in case of no injury) Name of Site / Job No Name of the injured person Sex and Designation Date and time of accident Exact location of accident Brief description of accident Nature of injury Unsafe act / condition that caused the accident Safety appliances used Remedial action taken Witnesses : : : : : : : : : : :
Site in charge
Site Supervisor/Safety Officer
This report shall be sent to the HO within 24 hours of the accident.
Annexure II ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT Site :
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Name & designation of the injured person Date/ time / location of the accident Activity of the injured person at the time of accident Brief description of the accident Unsafe acts / conditions leading to the accident Precautions taken to avoid similar accidents in future Other relevant information
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Site In charge
Site Supervisor/Safety Officer
This report shall be sent to HO within 48 hours of the accident in case of fatal accidents and accidents involving likely disability of the victim for more than 21 days.
Annexure III MONTHLY ACCIDENT STATISTICS Name of the Site / Project: Job No. : Accident Statistics for the month of: Ser. No. Reportable accidents Man days lost Man days worked Date :
Site In charge
Site Supervisor / Safety Officer
Annexure IV Induction Check List Health Safety & Hygiene for Employees & Workers Inductees Details Surname Forename Employees Details Company Name Client Requirement Induction Requirement Yes No Special Information Site Rules, Conditions and Facilities Tick boxes when topics have been discussed Introduction General Safety Rules Safety Organization (chain of command) Site Attendance Procedure Signing in clocking in showing of Site emergency procedure, including clients requirements Protective clothing & equipment Hot weather/Summer Work No Removal of Clothing Eye Protection Working at heights Portable ladders/fixed ladders Work on roofs Noise Gas Cylinders Alcohol Policy/Drug Abuse Welfare Arrangements, Penalty of Abuse, obligation to keep clean Smoking Policy Workplace/food Consumption Housekeeping/De-nailing of Timbers Fire Prevention and protections/Site Procedure & Precautions Hand & portable Power Tools Electrical Abrasive Wheels Stationary Machines First Aid/III Health Reporting Manual Lifting & Handling Transport/Plant Cartridge Tools Entry into confined spaces COSHH (Control of substances Hazardous to health) Excavation/Overhead Services Permits to work Movement on site Security-lock it or lose it Liability to search vehicles and personnel Dangerous Occurrences/near Miss
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36. Establish who is the site advisor or person responsible on site. You Your Health: - should the Company and your work colleagues know about your health? Are you taking specially prescribed medication? Are you epileptic or diabetic or do you have a heart condition? If we all know - we can help if you becoming ill, if we dont know, any help may be too late Your Company Safety Policy and Safety Plan for this Contract and Have you seen any of these documents? Policy Yes/No Plan Have you go a copy of these documents? Policy Yes/No Plan If No to any of these questions report it to Client Supervision General I confirm that I understand my own personal responsibility for Health. Safety and the Environment I also understand that I may be subject to discipline by the Company or my own employer or both and that I could face prosecution by Health and Safety Inspectors if I do no co-operate with Health & Safety Rules and Policies I understand that I may be removed from site if I do not follow Health & Safety Policy, rules and procedures DO NOT PUT YOURSELF OR OTHERS AT RISK If you are in doubt about anything-seek help or guidance from your own and/or the Company Signed Inductee Signed Inductor Date Print Inductor If you have any particular Health & Safety ideas or Report you ideas to the Company Construction supervision, to visiting Safety Officers, through your own supervisor or when you or your representative attend Site Safety Committee Meetings
Annexure V Tool Box Talks Date: Contractor: M/s. Training By: Witness By: Topics: Sr. No. Name Of Employee
Trad e
Ag e
Gate Pass No.
Signature
Annexure VI Gate Pass No. Safe Plan for Action (SPA) Name of Contractor M/s.: Nature of Work: No. of Labour involved Category wise Types of Tools and Machinery Name of Supervisor: RISKS:
PRECAUTIONS
Contractor's Supervisor Annexure VII
Permit for working on roofs/heights (To be revalidated every Date Contracto Permit valid Name of upto Contracto r's Superviso r Location & Client Elevation Engineer INSPECTION REMARK CHECKLIST S OK NOT OK Method statement made Safe plan of action prepared & explained to team Tool box talks given Required PPE in use Lifelines fixed & are they checked Safety net provided Tools & tackles tied with ropes to prevent them from falling Ladders/Access provided Area barricaded, caution notices posted lifting arrangement made Proper & spotter Double lanyards safety harnesses provided All cut-outs covered Edge protection provided Any other requirement CHECKED BY Name in Capital Signature Date Re-validated by client site Date & Signature Contractor Site Engineer Contracto r Safety Officer Site Enginee r Client Safety Engineer
Annexure VIII PERMIT TO WORK - RESTRICTED AREAS Requested Date by Permit valid Name of from to Company List of 1) Method Statement Precaution 2) Safe plan of Action ary Area / Location measureme 3) Tool box talks nts taken 4) Protection of by Personnel & contractors Equipment Description of Work Equipment to be used Name & Signature of Contractor's Engineer (List to be enclosed Access Control List of Authorized Persons Sheet) Authorised by Client (Name & Signature) Clearance ELECTRICAL (Precautions taken/to be taken including isolation/Tag out/Lock Out Name Signature MECHANICAL (Precautions taken/to be taken) Name Signature SAFETY (Any Additional Requirement) Name Signature AFTER COMPLETION OF JOB Work has been Completed, all persons have been withdrawn and are rendered safe and cleared Name & Signature of person Handing back Date Time:
Annexure IX Permit for night work after 2100 Hours. (Request of Permit must be submitted before 1600 Hours) Name of Company the Name of the In charge / Supervi sor
Sr. No .
Descriptio n of Work
Location
No. of Workers Deploye d
Expecte d Time of Comple tion
Rema rks
Originator Contractor Authorize C. C.: Safety d By Manager Cancellation: I hereby confirm that the above work has been completed, the area rendered safe and all workers left the site. Signature of the Supervisor Nam e
Annexure X
Injury Report for First AID Case only Date & Time of Injury Name of Employee Trade Gate Pass No. Name of Contractor Name of Injury Medical Treatment Place of Incident (Plant/Building/Area) Cause of Injury Action Taken for the Prevention of Recurrence by Contractor Name & Signature of Contractors Site Engineer Name & Signature of Contractors Site In charge Recommendation to prevent further injuries of this nature by client safety Manger Name & Signature of safety Manager

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ROHAN BUILDERS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED MANUAL ON ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

Email: rohanpn@rohanbuilders.com, rohanpn@vsnl.net

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DOCUMENT COVER SHEET

Instructions Review Updates

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MANUAL ON ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

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The purpose of this Manual is given below:

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ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

Suhas K. Lunkad Chairman &Managing Director

Project Management Division

Decide Safety Policy Overall responsibility Sets objectives

Performs orientation Conducts inspection Performs investigations Documents performance

Project Safety Program Structure

Safety & Accident Prevention Manual Responsibilities Procedures Forms References -

Employee Participation Weekly Work Plan Hazard Identification Meetings Recognition

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SITE SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE / SAFETY OFFICER

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2.6 JOB FOREMAN

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PROCEDURES SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION PRACTICES

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CONTENTS OF FIRST AID BOX

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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REMEMBER MOST OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE AND DEGRADATION IS IRREVERSIBLE.

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Minor and temporary

Minor and temporary Minor Temporary

Minor and temporary

Minor and temporary

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4.9 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

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Site Safety Officer

Project Manager Site Safety Officer

Project Manager, Site Safety Officer

Manual of Environment Health & Safety

Manual of Environment Health & Safety