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JAZAL ENGINEERING
&
CONTRACTING LLC.
HSE MANUAL
P.O.Box: 129080
Tel: 02 6312800
Fax: 02 6338996
Abu Dhabi
e-mail:
jazalco@emirates.net.ae,
United Arab Emirates
P.O.Box: 99190
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Fax: 04 2585866
Dubai
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INDEX
Section
0
1
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
1.1.5
1.1.6
1.1.7
1.1.8
1.1.9
1.1.10
1.1.11
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
3.1
Title
Safety Policy........................................................................
Safety Management............................................................
Safety and Health Policy- Strategy......................................
Objectives...........................................................................
Responsibilities................................................................. ..
Management........................................................................
Head Office.........................................................................
Project Manager................................................................ ..
Site Engineer & Supervisors...............................................
Employees and Sub Contractor Personnel.........................
Safety Officers Accident Reporting.....................................
Disciplinary Action...............................................................
Action...................................................................................
Safety Activities and Regulation.........................................
General Safety Rules..........................................................
Personal Protective Equipment........................................ ..
Head Protection..................................................................
Eyes and Face Protection..................................................
Respiratory Protection........................................................
Body Parts..........................................................................
Hand Protection..................................................................
Fall Protection.....................................................................
Foot Protection.................................................................. ..
House Keeping....................................................................
Manual Lifting & Handling...................................................
First Aid...............................................................................
Fire......................................................................................
Electrical Safety..................................................................
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3.2
3.3
3.4
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
4.1
5.1
6.1
7.1
8.1.
8.1.1
8.1.2
8.1.3
8.1.3.1
8.2
9.1
9.2
9.3
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SAFETY POLICY
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JAZAL Management recognize and accepts its responsibility for performing its work in a
manner that ensures the health and safety of its staff, its sub-contractor / personnel and any
other person whom may be affected by its works.
Managing Director
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1.
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
The Purpose of this section is to describe the Health, Safety & Security Policy of
JAZAL. and the responsibility of Site Manager and Employees.
1.1
1.1.1
Objectives
JAZAL will:
Encourage, support and implement methods aimed at continual improvement of
safety at work.
Ensure by procedures, techniques and survey that the facilities are operated and
maintained to a high standard such that they remain safe and reliable with the
practical minimum risk of injury to personnel, damage to plant and equipment.
Maintain and Environmental Protection & Safety System to fulfil an advisory and
enforcement function for effective implementation of Safety and Health Programs and
Regulations.
Promote safety consciousness and a concern for the environment in employees and
sub contractors through publication of posters and booklets.
Organise safety education and training through training programs seminars, meeting
etc.
1.1.2
Responsibilities
All employees must be well informed of JAZALs Safety and Health Policy and its
objectives.
Everyone regardless of position has responsibility towards safety.It is implemented
from the Director down to the lowest level of workmen.
Line management shall be totally responsible for safety of men and
material in their is of activity.
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Management
1.1.3.1
1.1.3.2
1.1.3.3
1.1.3.4
1.1.3.5
1.1.3.6
1.1.4
Head Office
1.1.4.1.1.1
Implement the Safety and Health Policies of JAZAL that they are observed by all
personnel in the company.
1.1.4.2
Establish safe operating procedures and ensure that all activities comply with
procedures as they are carried out.
Make sure that all levels of supervision are competent and trained for for the safe
performance of their job.
Ensure that all the required personal protective equipment is provided and ensure the
enforcement through Sections Heads.
Ensure that accident reporting, investigation and action to prevent recurrence are
properly done and implemented through Site Engineer.
Appraise the management of the safety issues and matters concerning safety and
health measures.
Ensure that proper disciplinary measures are taken and implemented.
1.1.4.3
1.1.4.4.
1.1.4.5
1.1.4.6
1.1.4.7
1.1.5
Project Manager
1.1.5.1
1.1.5.2
1.1.5.3
1.1.5.4
1.1.5.5
1.1.5.6
1.1.5.7
1.1.6
1.1.6.1
1.1.6.2
1.1.6.3
1.1.6.4
1.1.6.5
1.1.6.6
1.1.6.7
1.1.6.8
1.1.7
1.1.7.1
1.1.7.2
1.1.7.3
1.1.7.4
1.1.7.5
1.1.7.6
1.1.7.7
1.1.7.8
1.1.8
Ensure that all personnel understand the Safety and Health Policy and implement the
programs of the company.
Ensure that all operations under his management are carried out adopting safe
working practice at all times.
Ensure the use of personnel protective equipment.
Promote safety awareness through safety meetings, Safety Committees.
Co-ordinate with other sites on safety matters and appraise Head Office of problem
of safety for immediate action.
Investigate all the incidents including near-miss incidents and take corrective actions.
Ensure that the disciplinary measures are implemented by the supervisor.
Site Engineer & Supervisors
Inspect work sites regularly to identify and eliminate unsafe conditions and practice.
Inspect tools, equipment, materials required for the job and ensure that they are safe
for use by his subordinates or contractors.
Report on incidents including near miss accident and keep permanent records of
injuries or damages.
Ensure that his subordinates / sub contractors personnel are wearing the prescribed
personal protective equipment for the job.
Conduct regular safety meetings to his subordinates.
Ensure that personnel are following the safe operating procedures.
Conduct on the job safety training programs for his personnel.
Initiates the necessary disciplinary measures for violation of safety procedures. 05
Employees and Sub Contractor Personnel
Follow safety procedures and instructions.
Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to your supervisor.
Use the safe tools and equipment for the job and wear the required personal
protective equipment.
Perform the job without endangering himself or co-workmen.
Ensures that the tools are in safe conditions and kept in a safe place.
Do not engage in horseplay on the job.
Never abuse safety equipment or other devices.
Seek assistance if not sure of safety precautions.
Safety Officer And Accident Reporting
1.1.8.2.2
1.1.8.2.3
1.1.8.2.4
1.1.8.2.5
All incidents whatever causing injury / damage or not (including near-miss incidents)
shall be reported by the employees to their immediate supervisor. The supervisor
shall visit the site and
initiate the investigation and report in the prescribed incident
report.
A model format is attached the incident report form and guide to accident reporting
and investigation detailed in the Appendix 1 will assist in proper reporting and
investigation of accident.
Safety Officer shall prepare the incident report with all details and investigate the
accidents to identify the cause of the accident. The corrective measures required to
be taken for preventing recurrence
of similar accident shall be recorded by the
investigatig person.
The nature of injury, part of the body injured shall recorded by the first aid / clinic after
giving due treatment.
The Project Manager shall review the report and recommend the corrective action to
prevent recurrence to Head Office for approval.
Each site should establish procedures taking into consideration the following points.
Establish procedures on the site to achieve the objectives of this site, to report all
incidents and thoroughly investigate with a view to find out the cause sub-cause and
contributory factors to eliminate recurrence of similar incidents.
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The register of incidents showing the details of name of injured brief description of
accident, date and time of accident, date return to work, shall be maintained.
The safety performance of the Site must be evaluated with reference to man-hours
worked, by the Dept. Safety Officer.
All accidents or incidents shall be reported to the HEAD OFFICE and Civil Defence
or relevant Authorities where necessary.
1.1.9 Disciplinary Action
A Safe work place / system is ensured by proper engineering control methods. But
experience shows that majority of accidents are contributed by human failure. That is
why effective safety education and training program focus on people for building
positive approach towards safety. In this process safety procedures and practices are
enforced by each employee.
The safe behaviour of an employee is made as a condition of employment. Through
the disciplinary action comes as a last resort after exploring all other resources to
educate a person on the subject of safety, it needs to be enforced. The main
objectives of disciplinary action is to prevent accidents. The disciplinary actions are
initiated by Project Engineer / Manager and approved by the Head Office.
1.1.10 Action
1.1.10.1
The safety performance of Site must be evaluated by individual sites with reference
to accidents and man-hours (exposure) works. The sub contractor safety
performance will also be evaluated by the concerned sites.
1.1.11.7. Staff Insurance
JAZAL employees are insured under Workmens Compensation policy in accordance
with the U.A.E. Federal Labour Law 1980, Number 8. The cover and benefits are
detailed in staff insurance policy issued by Contracts and Purchasing Dept. All cases
of accidents or occupational diseases should be brought to the attention of Personnel
Department immediately for onward dispatch to Insurance Office Contracts and
Purchasing Department for submission of claims to the Insurance Company.
2.1
2.1
2.1.1.
2.1.2.
2.1.3.
2.1.4.
2.1.5.
2.1.6.
2.1.7.
2.1.8.
2.1.9.
2.1.10
2.1.11
2.1.12
2.1.13
2.1.14
2.1.15
2.1.16
2.1.17
2.1.18
sub
safe
2.1.19
2.1.20
2.1.21
2.1.22
2.1.23
2.1.24
2.1.25
2.1.26
2.2.
2.2.1.
2.2.1.1.
2.2.1.2
2.2.1.3
Head Protection
A safety helmet / hard hat is required to be used on construction sites, excavation
work, overhead crane operation, low structure / pipes / beams or in other operational
areas there is risk of head injury.
Safety helmets having the hard shell of metal should not be worn.
Person with long hair shall wear hairnets to protect hair coming in contact with
moving part of machineries.
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2.2.2.
2.2.2.1
2.2.2.2
2.2.2.3
2.2.3.
2.2.3.1
2.2.3.2
2.2.3.3
2.2.3.4
2.2.3.5
2.2.3.6
2.2.3.7
2.2.3.8
2.2.4
2.2.4.1
2.2.4.2
2.2.4.3
2.2.4.4
2.2.5
2.2.5.1
2.2.5.2
2.2.5.3
2.2.5.4
Persons trained / certified on the usage of sabre airline apparatus shall be engaged
and the work should be done under direct supervision. The basic test to ensure
proper fitting of facemasks must be done before each operation.
Proper selection and use of respiratory protection equipment should be ensured by
taking into consideration hazardous operation, contaminant, time, and protection from
the particular equipment, limitation and state of health of individual.
When working with asbestos, staff shall be provide with respiratory equipment
approved for use with asbestos which does not allow penetration by or retain
dust and which should be a close fit with head cover.
When engaged in grit blasting, the use of air supplied hood is essential, if blasting in
direct contact with the dust / grit.
Body Parts
Wear proper protective clothing / coverall. Loose or baggy clothing is not permitted in
work areas.
To protect against splash of any chemical or corrosive substance, a PVC apron must
be worn.
Leather apron is required to be worn by welders and other where there is potential
hazard of hot metal / sparks.
Full PVC suit to cover full body is required for persons entering tanks / vessels /
sumps / pits to protect against any chemical / corrosive substance / sewerage.
Hand Protection
Hand gloves must be used in jobs likely to cause injury to hands.
Gloves must be used near moving machinery parts.
PVC / rubber gloves must be used when handling chemicals / sewerage.
Select and use the gloves suitable for the jobs.
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2.2.6
2.2.6.1
2.2.6.2
2.2.6.3
2.2.6.4
2.2.7
2.2.7.1.
2.2.7.2
Fall Protection
Safety belts with lifeline must be worn when hazards of falling from height exist or
when working on elevated platforms or baskets. Select the proper safety belt and
use it.
Safety belts shall be examined periodically. Defective and worn out safety belts must
never be used.
Rescue safety belts with harness / lifeline must be worn when an employees is
working in a confined space.
When using ladders, a fall arrest advice connected to body harness must be used.
Foot Protection
Standard safety boots with metal toe caps must be worn by all personnel on
operational areas and in places where foot injury could occur.
Ordinary leather or rubber shoes including slippers / sandals must never be allowed
in operational areas or in places where risk of foot injury exist.
2.2.7.3
2.2.7.4
2.3
.
Keeping the work area clean and tidy will eliminate most of the accidents and fire
hazards. The co-operation of all employees is required to keep the workplace safe.
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
2.3.6
2.3.7
2.3.8
2.3.9
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.2.1
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When more than one person are involved, the same lifting techniques should be
followed and the persons should work together as a team.
The foot position, hand and finger holding the object, back straight position and the
load close to the body are very important aspects of lifting techniques. Follow the
correct posture and protect your back, incorrect operations leads to back injury.
Hand and finger should be protected against possible hazards of trapping, and being
caught in between, sharp objects etc.
First Aid
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
2.6
The Company shall ensure the availability of one first-aider in each site prior
to commencement of the project for prompt medical attention in case of
serious injury. The name of the first-aider shall be disat the site office.
Where there are less than 50 employees at each site, the company must
then ensure that an appointed first-aider is present to take charge of the
situation if a serious injury or major illness occurs. An appointed first-aider is
some one of
experience and training in first-aid who should be able to handle an
emergency, summon help (call ambulance) and also be responsible for any
first-aid equipment.
The telephone nos. of hospitals or ambulance and Police shall be posted.
First-aid box shall be placed in clearly identified and readily readily
accessible location and contain a sufficient quantity of suitable first-aid
materials.
The first-aid box or cupboard shall protect to contents from dampness and
dust.
Where there area 250 or more persons at work on site, a suitable staffed and
equipped first aid room shall be provided and maintained.
Where there are several employees working on site or in the same premises
as sub-contractors to the main contractor, one first-aid facility shall be
maintained and it shall be adequate covered by first aid.
All first aid cases shall recorded in Accident Register and shall be readily
available.
Fire
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The company shall ensure availability of fire extinguisher at the job site
location.
The company shall ensure adequate provision of fire extinguisher through
the works for the duration of the construction period.
Ensuring availability of suitable fire extinguishers for all heavy equipment,
mobile/stations, plant, machines, etc.
No burning of rubbish or debris at the site work.
Fuel storage tanks shall be properly grounded & provided with proper type of
fire extinguisher.
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3.1
3.1.1.
3.1.2.
3.1.3.
3.1.4.
3.1.5.
3.1.6.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Electrical safety is a subject requires utmost care in all industrial operation. To
prevent shock, burns, fire, and explosions the safe practices detailed below should
be observed strictly.
A proper work permit with electrical isolation / de-isolation must be obtained before
doing electrical works in any restricted area. The established procedures will
be
followed strictly.
A non-conductive safety helmet, rubber mats, safety gloves, electrical safety shoes
shall be used.
Wearing of loose clothing, chains, rings, wristwatches is not allowed.
Follow the internationally accepted wiring colour code at all times.
All electrical maintenance or repair work must be performed by a competent and
authorised electrical person.
All electrical work in hazardous areas shall be decided and planned by the supervisor
taking into consideration the hazard, competency of the individual, tools and
equipment, requirement, condition of weather, etc.
3.1.7.
3.1.8.
3.1.9.
3.1.10
3.1.11
3.1.12
3.1.13
3.1.14
3.1.15
3.1.16
3.1.17
3.1.18
3.1.19
3.1.20
3.1.21
3.2
3.2.1
During maintenance and repair work, the equipment involved should be isolated and
locked out to ensure physical separation and inadvertent switching on.
Electrical tools and equipment should be inspected periodically. Damaged or
defective tools must be returned to tool room/workshop for necessary repair.
At night standard warning signs, barriers, red light, etc. must be used.
Regard all conductors as Live, do not touch them, and use a meter.
All junction boxes, circuit breaker panels must be covered.
ELCB shall be used on all circuits and in extended power from extension rolls using
portable electric power tools. (ELCB - Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker)
Overloading of electric circuits is prohibited. All circuits must be used only for
designated load.
Steam, water or oil leaks near electrical equipment must be
reported
to
the
supervisor.
Work in pairs on electrically energised equipment, one can check and render aid if
necessary.
Never insert base wires into outlets. Use only approved three pin plugs.
A minimum gap of 6 meters shall be maintained between the top of the boom and
energised overhead high voltage line to avoid energising of crane.
All repair or maintenance work on motors, starters and other electrical apparatus
must be done with devices isolated. Testing shall be done only by authorised
competent persons.
Hot fuses or circuit breakers must be handled with gloves and approved fuse pullers.
Handles of electrical tools shall be insulated properly.
When working in elevated positions on poles, towers use appropriate safety belts.
Inspect the belts before climbing each day.
Hand and Power Tools
Hand Tools
Correct maintenance and use of hand tools will prevent injuries and lead to more
efficient operation. A large proportion of cuts, eye injuries etc. are caused by poor
condition of tools, work pieces and incorrect use of hand tools.
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3.2.1.1 General
The following general rules shall apply to the use of hand tools.
1.
Hand tools should be in safe condition when used.
2.
All tools should be inspected before issuing them from the store.
Damaged / defective tools must be repaired before issue/use.
3.
Some tools are permanently held by the individual. This person has
a duty to ensure that the tools in his care are safe to use.
4.
The wooden handles of tools such as hammer, pick axes, files, etc.
should be of the correct size, be correctly and surely fitted and free
from oil and grease.
5.
Tools designed for striking i.e., will mushroom around their impact
surfaces. This shall be dressed off frequently with a hand file.
6.
Non-sparkling tools should be inspected regularly to ensure that no
steel splinters have become embedded in them. If there is any steel
splinters, it should be dressed out.
7.
8.
9.
10.
3.2.2
Tools should be used only for the purpose for which the were
designed. They shall be used in the correct manner and shall not be
adapted or modified in any way.
Tools should not be carried up or down ladders by hand.
Tools should not be thrown from one level to another or from one job
place to other.
When not in use, tools should be correctly stored. Tools lying on the
floor on scaffolds, in walkways, worktable, represents an unsafe
condition.
3.2.2.1
3.2.2.2
3.2.2.3
3.2.2.4
so.
3.2.2.5
3.2.2.6
Where guards are required, they shall be securely fitted and correctly adjusted.
The operator shall ensure that all moving parts are motionless before setting the tool
down.
A chuck key of the correct type shall be used to operate shucks. The operator shall
ensure that the key is removed from the chuck before operating the tool.
Ensure that the work places are adequately secured before the tool is operated.
Standard personal protective equipment must be worn while using power tools.
3.2.2.7
3.2.2.8
3.2.2.9
3.3
3.3.1
Pressure Regulators
Compressed gas shall never be used from cylinders without reducing the pressure
through a suitable regulator attached to the cylinder valve or manifold.
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3.3.1.1
3.3.1.2
3.3.1.3
3.3.1.4
3.4
3.4.1
Lathe
3.4.1.1
3.4.1.2
3.4.1.3
3.4.1.4
3.4.1.5
3.4.1.6
3.4.1.7
3.4.2
3.4.2.1
3.4.2.2
3.4.2.3
3.4.2.4
3.4.2.5
3.4.3
3.4.3.1
3.4.3.2
3.4.3.3
3.4.3.4
3.4.3.4
3.4.3.6
3.4.3.7
3.4.3.8
3.4.4
3.4.4.1
3.4.4.2
3.4.4.3
3.4.4.4
3.4.4.5
3.4.4.6
3.4.4.7
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.1.6
5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
6.1
6.1.1
Wash hands after painting using cleansers. The use of thinner to clean hands is
prohibited. Personal hygiene is very important.
Scaffolding & Accesway
Scaffolding should be erected for any work, which can not be accessed safety from
ground
Safe & defined access like ladders etc to be provided to all works areas.
Details of erection & use of scaffolds shall be worked out for Engineers approval.
Positive fall prevention will be employed as per SPD construction Safety Manual for
working on platforms 1.2 meter or greater from ground.
Excavation
When excavation is to be done the requirements for trenching & storing as
established by Dept. Manual will be complied.
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7.1.
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.1.4
7.1.5
7.1.6
7.1.7
7.1.8
All workmen must be trained in the job. Permit to work shall be prepared and followed
strictly.
Description of work, possible hazards, personal protection required tool and
equipment to be use, gas monitoring, isolation preparation of confined space and all
other safety precautions covered in the permit to work shall be clearly understood
and followed by the workmen.
No person shall be allowed or required to enter a confined space without a proper
breathing apparatus.
Proper ventilation shall be ensured in the confine space. Mechanical
ventilation
should be maintained wherever necessary.
Where the condition of the atmosphere is not safe or likely to change, a self
contained breathing apparatus shall be used right from the time of entering and
during the progress of the work.
The person entering a confined space must wear safety harness with a lifeline and a
second person outside should assist him in case of emergency. A spare breathing
apparatus and oxygen resuscitator should be made available as standby.
Proper communications shall be established.
For every confined space entry the level of supervision shall be fixed and maintained.
8.1.
Emergency Procedure
8.1.1
Gas Emergency
If a man collapses inside a confined space due to toxic gas or oxygen deficient
atmosphere.
8.1.1.1
8.1.1.2
8.1.1.3
8.1.1.4
8.1.1.5
No person shall enter the confined space for rescue purpose without a self-contained
breathing apparatus.
The second person should raise the alarm and seek assistance.
Call the safety and first aid unit of your plant and follow the established procedures.
Oxygen Resuscitation and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation maybe required to be
administered to the affected person. Hence keep the equipment handy before the
start of the confined space entry. Competent persons trained in CPR may give
resuscitation.
First aid shall be given by authorised/trained first aider. Employees must be trained in
basic first aid.
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8.1.2
Fire Emergency
When you discover a fire, asses it. If you can extinguish with proper extinguisher, put
it out if not sound the alarm. If fire alarm bell sound automatically.
1.
Do not panic
8.1.3
2.
3.
Attempt to put off small fire using the proper portable fire
extinguisher provided.
4.
5.
Medical Emergency
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Seek assistance and take the affected person for medical attention.
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8.2
6317181
6344663
AMBULANCE
998 / 999
FIRE
997
POLICE
999
991
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9. 1
CONCLUSION :
What an employee does in his daily working life depends on what he learned from
past experience and training. Without safety awareness he cannot properly perform
things in the safest way.
Safety Guidelines
First
:
Second :
Third
:
9.2
SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
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9.3
9.3.1
9.3.2
9.3.3
9.3.4
9.3.5
9.3.6
9.3.7
9.3.8
9.3.9
9.3.10
9.3.11
9.3.12
9.3.13
9.3.14
9.3.15
9.3.16
9.3.17
9.3.18
9.3.19
9.3.20
9.3.21
9.3.22
9.3.23
9.3.24
9.3.25
9.3.26
9.3.27
9.3.28
9.3.29
9.3.30
9.3.31
9.3.32
9.3.33