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Distribution List:
Name: Title: No. Of Copies
Project Manager
QA/QC
General Manager
Managing Director
HSE Director
Financial Director
Project Engineer
Site Manager
Client
Site Office
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL......................................................................................................................1
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................2
2.1. PROJECT SUMMARY......................................................................................................2
2.2. DETAILS OF KEY ON SITE/OFF SITE PERSONNEL................................................................2
3. MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKS.................................................................................3
3.1. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIES...............................................................3
3.2. SPECIFIC HSE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:...................................................................3
3.3. MATRIX OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CLIENT NAME PROJECT SITE WORKS:.........3
4. COMPANY NAME. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY..................6
4.1. GENERAL STATEMENT OF INTENT:....................................................................................6
4.2. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT:.......................................................................................6
4.3. RESPONSIBILITIES.........................................................................................................7
4.4. FURTHER INFORMATION / ARRANGEMENTS:.........................................................................8
5. SITE SAFETY PROCEDURES......................................................................................9
5.1. ON-SITE HSE COMMUNICATIONS....................................................................................9
5.2. CDM CONTRACTOR SITE MEETINGS: .............................................................................9
5.3. CO-ORDINATION AND LOOK AHEAD:.................................................................................9
5.4. CONSULTATION WITH THE WORK FORCE: ............................................................................10
5.5. HANDLING DESIGN CHANGES/TECHNICAL QUERIES DURING THE PROJECT:................................10
5.6. THE SELECTION AND CONTROL OF SUBCONTRACTORS ...........................................................10
5.7. LEVELS OF HSE MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION:...............................................................11
5.8. COMPETENCE & TRAINING: ...........................................................................................11
5.9. DISSEMINATION OF HSE INFORMATION TO THE WORKFORCE...................................................13
5.10. WORK SITE SECURITY/ACCESS ....................................................................................13
5.11. SITE INDUCTION .........................................................................................................13
5.12. VISITORS .................................................................................................................14
5.13. TOOLBOX TALKS/DAILY BRIEFINGS................................................................................14
5.14. WELFARE FACILITIES AND FIRST AID .............................................................................14
5.15. REPORTING OF INJURIES, DEATHS AND DANGEROUS OCCURRENCES......................................15
5.16. PRODUCTION OF RAMS..............................................................................................16
5.17. PERMIT TO WORK......................................................................................................17
5.18. SITE RULES (INCLUDING DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY) .......................................................18
5.19. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) ...................................................................18
5.20. SITE FIRE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ......................................................................18
6. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONTROLLING SIGNIFICANT SITE RISKS.........................20
6.1. DELIVERY AND REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS (INC. WASTE)..................................20
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6.2. DEALING WITH SERVICES................................................................................................21
6.3. STABILITY OF STRUCTURES DURING CONSTRUCTION WORK ...................................................21
6.4. PREVENTING FALLS ......................................................................................................21
6.5. WORK WITH OR NEAR FRAGILE MATERIALS .........................................................................21
6.6. CONTROL OF LIFTING OPERATIONS ...................................................................................21
6.7. THE MAINTENANCE OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT .....................................................................22
6.8. WORK WHERE THERE ARE POOR GROUND CONDITIONS ..........................................................23
6.9. TRAFFIC ROUTES AND SEGREGATION OF VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS .......................................23
6.10. STORAGE OF MATERIALS (PARTICULARLY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS) AND WORK EQUIPMENT ...........24
6.11. CONFINED SPACE WORKING ........................................................................................24
6.12. HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................24
6.13. PRESSURE TESTING .................................................................................................25
7. HEALTH RISKS: ...........................................................................................................26
7.1. ASBESTOS .................................................................................................................26
7.2. MANUAL HANDLING .....................................................................................................26
7.3. USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, PARTICULARLY WHERE THERE IS A NEED FOR HEALTH SCREENING . 26
7.4. REDUCING NOISE AND VIBRATION .....................................................................................27
7.5. WORK WITH IONISING RADIATION .....................................................................................28
7.6. EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION (FROM THE SUN) ..................................................................28
7.7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STRATEGY .........................................................................28
APPENDICES:..................................................................................................................30
APPENDIX 1: HSE REPRESENTATIVES CVS............................................................................30
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1. General
1.1. This plan covers the HSE requirements, accident prevention rules and
safety program to be applied to the contracted work for CLIENT NAME on
the PROJECT NAME that will be performed by COMPANY NAME as
Construction Subcontractor under the supervision of CDM CONTRACTOR
NAME Ltd.
1.2. The primary purpose of this plan is to provide a guideline for preventing
any accidents and incidents which may injure Employees, damage property,
or damage the environment at the construction site. COMPANY NAME shall
abide by the safety rules and other regulations imposed at the site by the
Health and Safety Executive and the provisions of applicable laws, rules and
regulations, including rules and procedures as applicable from CDM
CONTACTOR NAME and CLIENT NAME.
1.3. All works carried out on the PROJECT/LOCATION NAME site, or in CDM
CONTRACTOR NAME controlled lay down areas, will be governed by the CDM
CONTRACTOR NAME Construction and Completion HSE Plan.
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2. Project Description
Engineering Manager:
HSE Director:
Project Manager:
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3. MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKS
3.1.2. Within COMPANY NAME. the HSE Director, supported by the Site
Manager/HSE Manager, has overall accountability for the implementation
of this HSE plan.
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Company Engineering
Project Manager
Visitors
Supervisors
Execution of work in accordance with HSE
R R S S R R
Policies, Standards, Regulation and Law.
Site HSE Performance. R R R S R R
Ensure all individuals are held accountable for
R R R R R R
their actions with regards HSE Policies/Rules.
Ensure that all significant HSE risks have been
identified and that procedures have been
R R R R R R
implemented to reduce risks to as low as is
reasonably practicable.
Set HSE Supervision levels. R C C C C C
Set site Policies and Procedures. R S S S S S
Site security programme. R S S S S S
Implementation of Approved HSE plan. R R R S S S
Review and Update of HSE plan. R A R S S S
Training and Training Resources. R R R S S S
Review and approval of CV’s of HSE personnel. R S
Client Site Audit, Review and Inspection Schedule R S S S S S
Company Site Audit, Review and Inspection
I A R R R S
Schedule
Performing Inspections. R R R R R R
Site inductions R A R R S S
HSE Co-ordination Meetings R R R R S S
Company HSE Plans, RAMS and TRAs S A R R S S
Review of Company HSE Plans, RAMS and TRAs
R R S S R S
HSE administration, documentation and record
submission for contract completion I R R R S S
documentation.
Toolbox Talks, Daily Briefings. R A S S R I
JSA and Last Minute TRA. R R R R R R
Proper use of PPE. R R R R R R R
Availability of proper PPE to workforce. R A R R R I
Supply and maintenance of safety equipment
R R R R R R
and materials relevant to the contract scope.
Implementation of safe systems of work. R R S S R R
Implementation and administration of site permit R S S S S I
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Company Engineering
Project Manager
Visitors
Supervisors
to work system.
Application and acceptance of permits on site
R A S R R S
and enforcing of permit regulations.
Reporting of all accidents, incidents, near misses
A A A A A A A
and Risk Observations to the CDM contractor.
Investigation of all incidents/accidents to a level
appropriate to the actual/potential consequence R R A A S S
rating.
Stop use and removal of all unsafe tools and
A A A A A A A
equipment from site into quarantine.
Correct use of all tools and equipment. A A A A A A A
Intervention when HSE regs are compromised. A R A S S R
Follow at all times HSE rules and regulations. A R S R R R
Ensure that there is no horse play, short-cuts and
A R R R R R
at risk behaviours.
Monthly and weekly HSE reports to CDM
I R R R S S
CONTRACTOR NAME
Ensure the correct levels of competence and
training for persons under their I R R S S S
control/supervision.
HSE Action tracking register. I S R R S S
Rolling HSE Programme based on the action
- C R C S S
tracking register
Reviews and approvals of COMPANY NAME. HSE
- R R - -
personnel.
Performs only work for which they are competent
A A A A A A
and trained to do so in a safe manner.
Table 3.1: Matrix of Roles and Responsibilities.
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4.2.1. It is the policy of COMPANY NAME. to pursue high standards of safety,
health and environmental management as an integral of efficient
management of the business and ensure that decisions about other
priorities take proper account of safety, health and environmental
requirements.
4.2.2. Comply with all legislation requirements and Company policy pertaining to
safety, health and the environment as the minimum standard.
4.2.3. Develop systems and procedures that deliver the high standards sought,
and in particular provide for:
i) Well maintained plant and systems of work that are safe and
without risk to health or the environment.
ii) Suitable arrangements for selection, use, handling, storage and
transport of articles and substances.
iii) Adequate information, instruction, training and supervision to
enable work to be carried out safely and without risk to the
environment by persons with the necessary competence,
iv) Safe premises and work places, including access to and egress from
them.
v) Safe and healthy working environment to prevent personal injury or
damage to property.
vi) Design which recognise, include and apply safe practice during
preparation, construction and subsequent operational use and
maintenance after completion of the project, and which consider
environmental impact.
vii) Prevention of polluting emission to air, land or water.
viii) Control of noise, dust, smell, vibration, traffic movement or other
nuisance or environmental effects which may cause offence to the
local community or environment.
ix) Waste management including recycling were appropriate.
x) Communication, health surveillance and advisory facilities as
required.
xi) Develop and review clear safety, health and environmental
performance indicators including:
a) Accident and incident performance,
b) Annual safety, health and environmental objectives,
c) Training achievements,
d) Audits.
4.3. Responsibilities
4.3.1. Overall responsibility for Health and Safety in the Company is that of the
Managing Director.
4.3.2. General Manager has the delegated responsibility for ensuring that the
conditions of this Policy are observed at all the Company’s worksites. In
these matters, he reports directly to the Managing Director.
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4.3.3. Company Safety Advisor shall work with all departments, co-ordinate,
consult and advise, to achieve a safe work place, ensure all legislation is
fore filled and all controls are in place to achieve the spirit of the
company’s policy.
i) Has the day-to-day responsibility for ensuring that the spirit as well
as the letter of this Policy is carried out.
ii) Reports directly to the General Manager
iii) Liaise with the Company and Clients Safety Co-ordinator, with
particular reference to permits to work.
iv) Responsible for ensuring that all equipment, tools and personal
protective equipment (PPE) are in good condition and used only for
their intended purpose.
v) Responsible for ensuring that only recognised good, safe working
practices are observed on the site.
Issued By NAME
DATE
POSITION
COMPANY NAME.
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5.1.2. The Company Site Management team will report to the CDM Contractor and will
demonstrate their competence in safely performing the activities within the contract work
scope, as well as complying with all site rules and regulations. The Company Site
Management and Supervision Team will also be responsible for communicating all relevant
safety information (RAMS, Permit Requirements, Safety Bulletins, etc) to the workforce, as
well as discussing with the workforce any safety issues raised by them along with suggestions
and ideas for improving safe working practices on site.
5.2.2. These meetings for COMPANY NAME will include, but not be limited to:
i) On site Kick-off Meeting.
ii) Daily co-ordination meetings.
iii) Weekly HSE meetings.
iv) Weekly Progress Meetings.
5.2.3. Specific additional meetings may be held when operations with increased
risks or the follow up of incidents & near misses etc. necessitate.
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5.3.1. As mentioned above, there will be daily co-ordination meetings between
all contractors/subcontractors on site and the CDM Contractor’s
management team. During this meeting any safety issues relating to
upcoming works, and to ongoing works, will be raised. This meeting will
also cover all upcoming activities for co-ordination with other contractors
with an aim of a 2 week look-ahead.
5.3.2. A Company representative will attend each meeting and communicate all
planned activities, interface issues and safety related information to the
CDM Contractor’s representatives, and other site contractors. Any safety
issues raised in the meeting will also be noted and communicated to the
workforce in the morning briefing.
5.5.2. Design Changes identified or required during the execution of the contract
works will be communicated to the client via a Technical Query form,
detailing all aspect of the query including risk factors altered by the
design change.
5.5.3. No design changes shall be carried out unless approved officially by the
CDM Contractor.
5.6.2. The subcontractor will be expected to either submit their own safety
documentation (RAMS, lifting plans, etc), or to sign onto and abide by
established Company safety paperwork.
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5.6.3. Before any subcontractor is brought onto site permission from the CDM
Contractor must be sought.
5.7.2. COMPANY NAME. will abide by the above minimum guides, with additional
levels of HSE supervision being set using a Risk Based approach. Typical
factors to be taken in to consideration when fixing the level of Supervision
will be:
i) Daylight Hours
ii) Density of personnel (workers / M2)
iii) Work above / below ground
iv) Impacts on / from nearby activities or installations
v) Processes & Equipment used
5.8.2. A record of all personnel working on site will be kept in the site office and
will include copies of all relevant certificates, cards and other evidence of
adequate qualification; as well as a detailed CV. All personnel will possess
a minimum of a valid CCNSG Safety Passport, or a valid CSCS Card (or
other equivalent certification).
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5.8.3. All Site Supervisors will possess appropriate certification to prove that
they have received training to perform supervisory duties (E.g. CCNSG
Supervisor Safety Passport, CSCS Gold Card, etc.).
5.8.4. The tables below details the minimum required competence levels for all
trades and activities expected on site.
5.9.2. The training may take the form of an additional Toolbox Talk, in-house
training courses, or an external accredited training course depending on
the CDM Contractor’s requirements.
5.10.3. Access to the work area will be controlled by COMPANY NAME in co-
ordination with any interface contractors. Barriers will be erected around
all work area complete with relevant warning signs, and the area will be
monitored by supervision staff.
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5.11.3. All training will be validated and records of inductees shall be
maintained by the relevant CDM Contractor HSE Trainer. All inductees will
be given a copy of the Contractors Induction Handbook and a copy of Just
Rules.
5.11.4. Once the induction has been completed and the personnel are
on site they will be briefed and taken through all relevant method
statements, risk assessments, COSHH assessments etc. Any further
job specific training will be carried out at this point also.
5.12. Visitors
5.12.1. Personnel who will access the site on a visitor’s pass due to the
short term duration of their involvement on site will attend the visitor’s
induction at the client gatehouse as mentioned above; and will also be
accompanied by a fully inducted ‘Host’ at all times at all times.
5.13.3. Copies of all toolbox talks given will be kept on site and will be
available for audit. Copies of the daily briefing/toolbox talk will also be
made available to the CDM Contractors HSE Manager or Supervisor.
5.14.2. These facilities must be kept clean and tidy at all times and will be
subject to inspection by the CDM Contractor.
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5.14.3. The CDM Contractor has also provided transportation on and off site
at the beginning and end of each shift between the contractor’s car park
and the construction village.
Medical and First Aid Cover
5.14.4. COMPANY NAME. will provide an adequate number of first aiders
based on the level of risk from the work being carried out, with a minimum
of one every 25 operatives.
5.14.5. The CDM contractor has provided first aid facilities in the
construction village in the form of a site clinic with a full time Nurse (The
Nurse will only be available during regular project hours).
5.15.3. Every site employee will IMMEDIATELY report all incidents to his
Supervisor. The relevant Supervisor will then report the incident to the
Site Management Team and/or to the Company HSE Director. All near miss
incidents must also be reported.
5.15.4. The requirements for the statutory reporting of incidents under the
UK RIDDOR Regulations will be complied with. The CDM Contractor will be
included in all reports.
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in box located outside the Medics Cabin. The person filling them in can
remain anonymous if so desired.
Investigation
5.15.8. The COMPANY NAME HSE Manager will ensure that the correct
incident investigation procedure is followed as per COMPANY NAME
standard practices. They will also ensure that the correct level of
investigation is followed, based on the actual/potential outcome of the
incident, and that the CDM Contractor is kept informed.
Participants of Investigations
5.15.11. The first participant in any incident investigation will be the direct
line supervisor of the injured party due to the fact that they are familiar
with the local conditions, risks and requirements of the area; and that they
are familiar with the personnel involved. The COMPANY NAME HSE
Director, Project Manager, Site Manager and HSE Manager will all be
involved in the investigation.
5.15.13. The CDM contractor Construction Manager and HSE Manager shall
also be involved in all investigations, and shall implement the CDM
CONTRACTOR procedure for determining ownership of the incident.
5.16.2. The CDM Contractor Site Manager will have accountability for the
review of each RAMS, and will delegate the responsibility to perform the
review to the relevant disciplines who will give feedback regarding
necessary alterations, or approval for commencement of work and
application for permits.
5.16.3. For RAMS involving particularly high risk activities (e.g. confined
space working, heavy lifting, working at height etc.) the CDM contractor
requires that a group discussion be held between all relevant parties on
site. The workforce will be consulted about the RAMS and all employees
carrying out the task shall be made aware of the risks associated with the
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task, the method by which the task is to be carried out, the type of PPE to
be used and any physical protection systems, including safe work
systems. The RAMS shall be updated as a result of any learning from
audits or incidents or when the situation changes during the execution of
the work.
5.16.4. General site conditions shall also be taken into account in the
assessment of the works, with interface operations, plant movements and
possible external risks identified.
5.16.6. For high risk activities such as working at height, heavy lifts,
confined space working etc, this process shall take the form of a group
discussion between all relevant parties. In the event that conditions or
circumstances change which constitute a significant change to the work,
Method Statements and Risk Assessments will become invalid and the
work will be suspended. The Method Statement and Risk Assessment will
then be reviewed and revised to reflect the new conditions and
circumstances. Where any change or revision of a Method Statement or
Risk Assessment is required, work may not proceed or commence until
subsequent review and acceptance by the CDM CONTRACTOR Site
Manager.
5.17.2. Before work starts the supervisor will discuss the job with the
personnel under his control and explain the RAMS, permit and any other
safety requirements. The supervisors will then take out the required
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permits and ensure all personnel sign onto them to indicate that they
understand the permit’s requirements.
5.18.2. The site operates a strict drug and alcohol policy, which includes
random drug and alcohol testing throughout the project. Under no
circumstances should drugs or alcohol be consumed on site, nor should
personnel attend site whilst still under the influence. Personnel who have
been chosen for a random test will have their site access cards de-
activated whilst on site. If personnel attempting to leave the site find their
card does not work they should report to the CLIENT gatehouse for the
D&A testing.
3.1.2. Additional task specific PPE will be issued as necessary according to the
RAMS process and may include:
i) Full body safety harnesses (c/w 1m fall restraint lanyard or fall
arrest lanyards)
ii) Inertia Reels
iii) Goggles and Face Shields
3.1.4. In the event of any of the aforementioned alarms sounding, then all
permits will be suspended. Restart of work is only allowed with the
permission of the CDM Contractor Permit Issuer.
Emergency Response
3.1.5. In the event of any accident or emergency situation on the site, the Client
Emergency Response Team (ERT) should be summoned by dialling:
i) (9) 892511 from the nearest CDM CONTRACTOR NAME telephone
OR
ii) 2222 from a CLIENT Internal Phone or a SWICS Phone
3.1.6. If either of these phones are not readily accessible, then the nearest
Supervisor should be requested to summon ERT assistance via his/her
radio (Channel 2)
3.1.8. All minor first aid injuries should be treated by the Site Medic who is
located in the construction village (next to the permit office).
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3.1.11. This is to check all statutory requirements for the item in question
have been met. Once the Hewden inspection is complete they will submit
a Mobile Plant Reception Report to the permit office who will then allow
the item onto site.
3.1.14. All waste generated on the project is managed on behalf of the CDM
Contractor by a competent Environmental Management Contractor
(Cleartech).
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3.1.21. The Appointed Person is responsible for the production of the
following documentation:
i) A method statement / lift plan and a task risk assessment for all
routine lifting operations
ii) A specific method statement / task risk assessment is made for
heavy, critical and/or complex lifts. The Method Statements and
Task Risk Assessment will follow the issue, revision implementation
process described earlier in this section.
iii) Risk Assessments/Lifting Plans for all lifting operations shall address
the following:
a) The potential for falling objects
b) Method of communication between the lifting team
c) Safe positioning of personnel
d) Load path, snagging and obstruction hazards
e) Suitability of equipment, SWL, centre of gravity and rigging
arrangements
f) Forces generated when using mobile lifting equipment
g) Effect of weather conditions on the load
h) Ground loadings
i) Potential for collision with other cranes operating in close
proximity
3.1.22. All personnel shall be kept clear of the intended drop zone of the
item to be lifted, and the path of the load as it is moved into position. Hard
barriers and warning signs shall be placed to identify the restricted areas.
Tag lines must be fixed to all loads and used to prevent the load from
turning or swinging, and assist with positioning.
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xi) Any equipment requiring routine inspection by a competent person
according to the manufacturers operating instructions. Additionally,
each contractor shall ensure that:
a) All vehicle / equipment operators are competent and
licensed.
b) All equipment used is in compliance with UK certification and
legislation requirements
c) A PUWER assessment is available for the equipment, as
required.
d) Powered tools and equipment are only used by operatives
trained in their use.
e) Tools and equipment have been inspected prior to use on
site, including hired tools and equipment. Inspection shall
always be carried out by a competent person. For portable
electrical tools this will be by a qualified electrician. A site
specific quarterly colour coding system will be used.
f) Equipment is individually numbered, labelled and registered.
g) No modified equipment is brought on-site unless the
modification has been approved by a competent person (i.e.
typically the equipment supplier or vendor or an engineer).
h) Inspection systems meet the manufacturer’s or supplier’s
specifications
i) Records of inspections are maintained.
j) Equipment is identified with the relevant colour code
k) Copies of inspection and test records are provided to the
Principal Contractor when required.
3.1.26. The CDM Contractor shall issue a site layout drawing showing
designated traffic and pedestrian routes, and shall update it as required as
the project progresses. If a road closure is required then COMPANY NAME.
shall submit a Road Closure Request Form to the permit office at lease
24hrs in advance. The CDM contractor shall inform Company of any road
closures which may affect their works.
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6.10. Storage of materials (particularly hazardous materials)
and work equipment
3.1.27. Before any potentially hazardous substance is brought onto site a
COSHH assessment will be carried out based on the product’s Material
Safety Data Sheet. These documents will be submitted to the CDM
Contractor Project HSE Manager for approval prior to the substance being
brought onto site. The assessment will cover the safe storage of the
substance, handling and disposal procedures, as well as relevant
treatment procedures in case of personal injury.
3.1.28. The COSHH assessment will comply with the UK COSHH regulations,
as will the handling of the material on site. It is a requirement of the client
that only the amount of chemicals required on site for daily usage be
allowed (unless authorised otherwise). All containers will be clearly
marked to identify their contents. Certain chemicals are required to be
kept safely stored in specific locations on site. The CDM Contractor will
notify Company of these locations and requirements on submission of the
COSHH assessment/MSDS.
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list covers all tasks that are likely to involve COMPANY NAME, but is by no
means exhaustive.
i) All Confined Space Work
ii) Work with ionising radiations (Radiography)
iii) Work that requires changing flow of vehicles or pedestrian traffic
iv) Any direct mechanical or electrical tie-ins to live or previously live
systems
v) Critical lifting Operations
vi) Pressure testing, hydrostatic / pneumatic air.
vii) Work involving the assembly or dismantling of heavy prefabricated
components.
viii) Any work on roofs, fragile or otherwise
ix) Any work at height including steel erection, roofing and
erection/dismantling of scaffolding
x) Work within operating plant
xi) Activities that expose employees to hazardous chemicals or
biochemical substances
xii) Hot Work
xiii) 2 Tier working
3.1.33. All personnel involved in the pressure testing works shall be fully
briefed on all procedures and RAMS and shall sign onto the RAMS log
sheet to indicate that they understand the procedures etc, and that they
will abide by the safe working practices outlined within.
3.1.34. All pressure testing works will be closely monitored by the Company
supervisor at all times to ensure that safe working practices are
meticulously followed.
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7. Health Risks:
7.1. Asbestos
3.1.35. There will be no materials containing asbestos used on this project.
However as the CLIENT NAME site is located within the CLIENT facility it is
possible that asbestos may be encountered on site when working on
existing installations. The CDM Contractor shall inform Company if any
works being carried out under the contract scope will involve encountering
asbestos and specific RAMS will be developed for the controlled removal
of the materials using an approved contractor.
3.1.38. When lifting objects, personnel shall follow safe manual handling
procedures as outlined in their CCNSG safety passport training.
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COSHH assessments shall be presented to the CDM Contractor for
approval before being communicated to the workforce.
3.1.41. COSHH Assessments will be kept with the permit at all times. All
personnel involved in the task will have read the COSHH assessment and
must understand the contents before being allowed to use the substance.
3.1.42. A site file shall be maintained for all hazardous substances brought
onto site and shall be available for inspection by the CDM Contractor at all
times.
3.1.44. For the purposes of this project ‘’Noise at Work’’ will be defined as
the 2 action levels referenced in the Control of Noise at Work Regulations
2005:
ii) Upper Action Level - Daily personal noise exposure level of 85dB(A)
It is envisaged that two distinct areas exist where personnel may be
exposed to noise whilst working on the project:
3.1.45. All tools operating at or above 85dB(A) must be fitted with blue
(mandatory) ear protection signs. When any such tools are being
operated, both the operator and those working in close proximity shall be
instructed to wear hearing protection.
3.1.46. PPE will be made available and issued to all personnel working in
areas where noise is expected to exceed 85dB(A).
3.1.47. All equipment generating vibration will have their vibration output
recorded on them. From this information the time limit for exposure to
that vibration shall be found and personnel shall be sure not to operate
the equipment in excess of this limit.
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7.5. Work with ionising radiation
3.1.48. As part of the contracted works on this project involve pipe work
installation it will be necessary to carry out some radiography. COMPANY
NAME will use approved radiography contractors for the works on site.
3.1.49. Site radiography contractors are required to give the Health and
Safety Executive at least seven days advance notification of any planned
radiography. This period of time is deemed necessary to enable
consultations between Vivergo, CLIENT, CDM CONTRACTOR and the
radiography contractor to take place, to review risk assessments and to
allow any necessary variations to be incorporated into the local rules. All
radiography on the site shall be subject to the issue of a Radiography
Permit issued by the CDM Contractor’s Permit Coordinator and shall
normally be performed outside of normal working hours. No ionising
radiation sources shall be left unsupervised whilst on site.
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facilities or living nearby the site will be reviewed and mitigating action
will be taken where deemed appropriate. The applicable requirements of
the UK Environmental Legislation during construction will be followed, as a
minimum. This HSE Plan and supporting documentation is consistent with
the requirements of ISO 14001. A single Waste Management Contractor
has been appointed for the Vivergo site.
3.1.57. COMPANY NAME. will ensure that all personnel and subcontractors
under their control will adhere to the Waste Management arrangements
on site. Company will also ensure that personnel and subcontractors
maximise the re-use and recycling of any waste produced according to the
guidelines supplied by the site waste contractor.
3.1.59. For any works where there is risk of a spill or discharge into site
drainage systems of environmentally harmful substances suitable spill kits
will be available in the work area. Personnel will be appraised on the
correct use of the spill kit and will be familiar with its location.
v) Nuisance
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3.1.60. COMPANY NAME. will ensure that the facilities provided for its
personnel and subcontractors are well maintained and kept in a clean
condition. Efforts will be made to ensure that all works carried out on site
cause as little nuisance to those operating adjacent facilities or living near
the site under the guidance of the CDM Contractor.
3.1.61. All vehicles brought onto site will comply with UK legislation and site
regulations, including inspections from the CDM Contractor’s nominated
plant/vehicle inspection subcontractor.
Appendices:
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