Professional Documents
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DISTRIBUTION
Controlled copy to be distributed to:
SISJV project directors, project managers, site manager, construction managers, technical
office manager, admin manager, logistics manager
SISJV subcontractors lead project manager, package managers
ALDAR
JACOBS
KEO
all interested parties involved in the CCAD project1
REFERENCES:
“Health & Safety Codes of Practice for Construction Projects”, Site Standards & Guidelines
for Consultants & Contractors. (issued by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Municipalities &
Agricultural Dept.).
“Regulatory framework – EHS policy” (issued by the AD EHSMS)
This HSE plan will also comply with ALDAR Health Safety Security and Environmental
Management System Doc No AC/HSSE/M/001 and AC/HSSE/M/002.
REVISION STATUS
Rev Date Revision Purpose Writer
Rev 0.0 Submitted 21 Mar 2010 For Review and Approval L. Davies
Rev 0.1 Submitted 25 Apr 2010 For Review and Approval L. Davies
Rev 0.2 Submitted 18 June 2010 For Review and Approval E. Chantraine
Rev 0.3 Submitted 8 August 2010 For Review and Approval E. Chantraine
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This HSE Plan does apply to all parties having activities on site. This means to be even strictly applied and followed by any
contractor including any company directly appointed by the client or the consultants.
Table of contents
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 DEFINITION AND INTERPRETATION ......................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 SCOPE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1 SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACT ........................................................................................................................................8
1.2.2 CONCERNED PARTIES ..................................................................................................................................................8
1.2.3 IDENTIFICATION OF SUB-CONTRACTORS ....................................................................................................................9
1.2.4 IDENTIFICATION OF HSE PARTIES ................................................................................................................................9
1.3 HSE POLICY STATEMENT.......................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 OBJECTIVE ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.5 HSE PLANNING ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5.1 PHASE ONE: ENGINEERING .......................................................................................................................................10
1.5.2 PHASE TWO: ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................................11
1.5.3 PHASE THREE: PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT & MONITORING ............................................................................11
1.5.4 PHASE FOUR: IMPROVEMENT ...................................................................................................................................11
1.5.5 PLANNING FLOW DIAGRAM FOR CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT ................................................................................12
11 REFERENCES
1 INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION
This HSE Plan is the plan for the CLEVELAND CLINIC (CCAD) construction project applicable to all work
areas that forms part of the project and is based on the applicable laws of the UAE and more specifically,
the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
All subcontractors shall comply with this plan. They will not operate separate plans and they shall
provide their own safety personnel who meet the competency requirements set out below.
This plan covers the requirements of the accident prevention rules and safety program to be applied to
the activities of SISJV that will be performed for the CCAD construction project Company.
The primary purpose of this plan is to provide a guideline for preventing any accidents which may injure
Employees or damage properties at the construction site.
SISJV and his subcontractors shall abide by all safety rules and other regulations imposed at the site by
the Laws of the country and the provisions of applicable laws, rules and regulations, including rules and
procedures from the client (ALDAR) and the consultant (JACOBS).
1.2 Scope
The purpose of this HSE Plan is to describe the Health & Safety provisions that will be employed in the
Construction of the Works as per the Contract requirements and those required by the Authorities.
The HSE Plan represents the plan for conducting safe work, preserving personnel, property, and
equipment.
The ultimate goal is to eliminate at the very source all danger to the health, safety and physical integrity
of anyone.
Each employee on the Project is responsible for his own health & safety and for the people around him.
It is therefore of paramount importance that each employee on this project fully understands all project
HSE rules and standards; and those HSE rules and standards specifically concerned with the work they
perform.
This HSE Plan is intended to be complimentary to the general code of practice and to the existing
statutory regulations of Local Authorities, inclusive Labour Legislation with regard to medical, first aid,
safety, and training requirements.
SISJV is responsible for managing and coordinating all activities of construction, subcontractors,
suppliers, and any contractor working in the same area.
All sub-contractors shall adhere to this HSE Plan and propose their HSE Officer or so acting for approval
prior to commencement of the work on Site.
This HSE Plan will be adapted and complemented from time to time by the HSE Manager or his deputy
as and when required (i.e.: Change of Scope of Works – detected dangers not known at the time when
this plan was prepared).
This HSE Plan shall also apply to subcontractors.
This HSE plan covers all activities of SISJV as well located on Sowaah Island as on the Yas Island area.
Every 3 months this plan will be evaluated in coordination with the consultant HSE manager and
reviewed as needed.
Client ALDAR
Address PO BOX 51133 – ABU DHABI
Tel 026964444
Fax 026417501
See appendix A the latest version and the translation in different languages used on site
of the site HSE policy signed by the project directors.
This HSE policy will posted on signage boards at numerous locations on site (e.g. signage boards next to
rest areas).
1.4 Objective
The objective of this HSE Plan is to ensure that all construction activities relating to the CCAD project are
carried out in accordance with the relevant legislative and contractual requirements and that no injury
to personnel or damage to property is caused. Therefore, the SISJV will ensure that all persons on the
project are aware of their HSE responsibilities.
Short term program may be set on a monthly basis in order to achieve needed safety outcomes, based
on trend analysis, incidents or other requirements.
See in appendix B a sample of HSE monthly program.
Each individual on the jobsite must do his best to ensure that all sources of danger are reduced to
manageable levels, not only to protect his own life, health and material possessions, but, as importantly,
to prevent harm from occurring to colleagues. Every person has a right to have his life and health
respected and his property protected.
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Performance monitoring
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Health and safety is a shared responsibility.
Everyone has a duty to take reasonable care of themselves and those around them through zero
tolerance of unsafe acts or conditions. We must therefore all work together to prevent accidents and ill
health and the hardships that follow.
The management of health and safety is a shared responsibility of all line and service department
managers throughout the SISJV. Therefore, managers at all levels are responsible for the health and
safety at work of persons under their control and for ensuring that health and safety issues are properly
considered.
The management recognise their role in engaging the active participation of all workers in improving
health and safety.
Health and Safety staff is responsible for providing advice, assistance and support to managers at all
levels of the organisation and to all employees.
Further details of departmental and individual responsibilities for health and safety, are detailed below.
Where duties and appointments are not delegated or made by the responsible manager, then by
default, they will rest with that manager.
An organization chart of SISJV key personnel is submitted to the consultant under a separate cover.
See in appendix B for the current organization chart and a specific organisational chart for the HSE
department for CCAD
2.6 SUPERVISORS
All Supervisors must set a personal example.
Foremen / Supervisors / gangers must note the overall responsibilities outlined in the introduction and
in addition generally assist management in the execution of their duties as listed previously and in
particular:-
a. Incorporate safety and health instructions in routine orders and see that they are carried out.
b. Suitably brief workers under their control so that work is carried out without excessive risk or in
an uncontrolled manner. Give pre task briefing and toolbox talks and the attendance sheets
documented.
c. Ensure as far as is reasonably practicable, that all operatives are trained and competent for work
in which they are engaged.
d. Ensure new employees are inducted and made aware of possible hazards and controls in their
workplace.
e. Ensure non-employees, including the general public, are protected from the work under their
control.
f. Ensure that plant & equipment, including power and hand tools are maintained in good condition
and ensure defective items are taken out of use.
g. Ensure instruction is given in the use of hazardous materials.
h. Ensure that all operatives are provided with, and use, suitable and appropriate personal
protective equipment.
i. Maintain a tidy, organised and safe work area.
j. Ensure welfare facilities are maintained in a clean and safe condition with adequate supplies.
k. Prevent “horseplay” and discipline those who consistently fail to consider their own well being
and that of others around them or fail to report incidents or accidents.
c. Maintain an up to date knowledge of all health and safety matters relevant to the project and
liaising with appropriate safety organisations and trade associations.
d. Ensure that all accident and incident investigation is properly carried out to identify both
immediate and underlying causes.
e. Provide reports on health & safety performance of projects to relevant managers.
f. Maintain close working relationships with appropriate Operations Managers, Project Managers
and their site management.
Statistics will be produced and analyzed on a monthly basis to identify trends with regard to medical
issues of workers.
3 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
3. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
All accidents/ incidents/ near misses must be reported immediately to the Safety Officer for further
investigation.
Initial reporting will be completed within 24 hours of the incidents giving details of the occurrence,
assessing responsibility and action for prevention in the future.
A copy of the report will be forwarded to the Project Manager, Construction manager and consultant.
A monthly summary will presented during safety meetings and provided to the project director.
For additional information, see Chapter 7 - Emergency planning and procedures
Incident Occurs
Determine if
Determine if the emergency services
incident is Yes are required or not Call 999
significant or not
No No Yes
Call 999
Full investigation to be
completed and submitted within
72 hrs to the Engineer
Delivery of Course
A member of the HSE department shall deliver the induction course.
Levels of Induction
HSE Induction
This is the induction course that is mandatory for all persons working on CCAD, including
subcontractors, consultants and client.
Emergency induction and visitors HSE Brief
All visitors shall be required to report to the main Security and sign in and shall be given a site-
Objectives
On completion of the site H&S induction course participants should be aware of:
General hazards relevant to a construction workplace
Understand their HSE obligations
Be aware of good site practices in HSE
The importance of Incident / Accident Reporting
The safety procedures used within CCAD
The site specific HSE rules
The CCAD Project Safety Disciplinary Procedure
RECORDS
Every person who attends induction must be issued with an identification sticker to appose on the
helmet
All records / documentation relating to these procedures shall be maintained at the site office and will
be made available for auditing purpose at all times.
Employees will be encouraged to make HSE suggestions at these meetings. When hazardous materials
or conditions are about to be encountered or when crews appear to be careless about HSE matters,
additional toolbox meeting will be scheduled.
Monthly inspections are carried out by the Construction Managers and their findings recorded and
deviations prioritised for close –out based on severity and potential risk.
Daily and weekly inspections are carried out by site HSE staff for any unsafe acts or unsafe conditions.
Safety observation logbook are completed and submitted to site staff or if case of no suitable action
taken to the construction manager on a weekly basis. Deviations will be prioritised for close –out based
on severity and potential risk. Copies of the inspection reports will be kept in the site safety files for
record purposes and follow up. These reports will be analysed in order to determine trends and in so
doing preventative measures can be taken in order to change negative trends. It is the site staff or if
requested the Construction Managers responsibility to follow up and ensure deviations have been
closed out.
3.7 Security
3.7.1 General
The level of competence will depend upon the type of equipment and the level of thorough examination
or inspection required.
Inspection
An inspection may also be required at suitable intervals for certain types of lifting equipment. Unless
indicated by the manufacturer it will be appropriate to continue inspecting lifting equipment at weekly
intervals.
For the majority of lifting equipment the driver should be competent to carry out the regular inspection.
Reports
The persons carrying out the thorough examination must make out a report as soon as possible and the
report must be in writing. The report can be contained in a register, attached to the equipment itself, or
stored electronically (in a tamper proof form); it must be signed by the person carrying out the thorough
examination (or someone on his behalf).
For each thorough examination, the person making out the report must provide the report to the user,
and, to the person from whom the equipment has been hired or leased.
For each inspection, a report must be made in writing and provided to the user.
Any defects noted during the thorough examination or inspection which could become a danger to
persons must be notified to the user and the equipment must be used until the defect is rectified.
In the event of a defect being identified during a thorough examination involving an existing or
imminent risk of serious injury, a copy of the report must be sent as soon as possible to the HSE
Manager.
Reports of thorough examinations and inspections should be kept available for inspection at the place
where the lifting equipment is being used, if this is not possible the information should be readily
accessible. Reports must be readily available to The HSE Manager if required.
No lifting equipment should leave any undertaking unless accompanied by physical evidence that the
last thorough examination has been carried out.
Crane overlapping
The installation of anti-collision system between tower cranes will be implemented.
Regarding overlapping with mobile crane, every crane operator –tower crane operator and mobile crane
operator– will be instructed of the position of the surrounding cranes prior to the raising of the boom of
a new mobile crane.
General
All rigging equipment shall be inspected prior to each shift and as necessary during the shift to ensure
safety. Damaged or defective slings shall be removed from service. Persons must not pass under
suspended loads. The SISJV reserves the right to remove from service and or destroy any damaged or
defective rigging equipment.
The applicable UAE Legislation is contained in the Ministerial Order No (32) Year 1982 – Article (20).
Guidance is given in H&SaWM Section 8 “Lifting Gear”
4.2 Storage
Storage shall be carried out in good time and in designated places on the site.
A storage plan shall be prepared with materials and products sorted and grouped as per the material
type and / or quality of the product.
Storage areas shall be organised and maintained by the Storekeepers. They shall ensure that materials
are stored in conditions that will avoid deterioration and enable efficient issue for authorized use.
Storage of materials in the works structures shall be minimised.
Storage of hazardous materials in the works structures is strictly forbidden except in special storage
areas approved by the Safety Officer.
The storage of hazardous materials on the site shall be kept to the lowest practical levels.
Hazardous materials shall be stored at ground level, in prepared facilities with the required ventilation,
lighting, signage and security against impact or falling.
3. Reduce the exposure by changing the work process, or exposure time or nature of the
material.
4. Physically isolate the hazardous material from people and the environment.
5. Control exposure through engineering means such as the use of exhaust ventilation etc.
6. Hazardous materials shall be stored in places that can be locked, to avoid unforeseen
contact.
7. Use of PPE to eliminate the residual personal risks
All hazardous materials purchased for the project shall be supplied with the MSDS (Materials Safety
Data Sheets). This is the responsibility of the purchase and procurement site management.
All MSDS together with the central register of all hazardous substances on the work site shall be held
available on site by the storekeeper. A register copy will be submitted to the HSE department.
4.5 Scaffolding
Risk assessment shall be carried out by the superintendent in charge of the area where the scaffolds are
erected in collaboration with the Safety Officer prior to using the scaffold.
The SCAFFTAG system shall be implemented.
Specific attention will be paid to prevent falling materials, and adequate measures shall be taken for
working on scaffolds on extreme heights e.g. netting, fastening, doubled safety for hanging scaffolds
(safety rope and rope for moving up/down), perimeter control,…
The applicable Law is defined in the “Ministerial Order No. (32) Year 1982; Article (19-b).
Guidance is given in the H&SaWM, Section two and is given from paragraph 2.1 to 2.9, both inclusive
(pages 2 to 12 of 22)
Planning:
Only authorised personnel will erect, modify or dismantle scaffolding towers. Towers should not be
specified for use in the vicinity of overhead power lines. Specification for use of tower scaffolds will take
into account the site ground conditions expected, height restrictions and obstructions. Work will be
tendered for taking into account relevant standards.
Physical:
Towers will be erected by trained personnel in accordance with relevant standards and manufacturer's
instructions. Ladder access should be internal and fixed to the narrowest side. Maximum height to base
ratios will not be exceeded: 3.5:1 inside use and 3:1 external use without ties. Ties will be used in
exposed or windy conditions. All tower platforms will be fully boarded and fitted with toe-boards and
guardrails. Wheels will be braked or locked when the tower is in use. Personnel and materials will be
removed before a tower is moved. Manufacturer's advice on maximum loadings will be adhered to.
Managerial/Supervisory:
All scaffolding will be inspected on handover to or from other contractors. After alteration or adverse
weather conditions scaffolds must be inspected by management. Towers over 2m in height must be
inspected every seven days and the results recorded. All scaffold inspections will be carried out by a
competent person.
Scaffolds will be checked regularly to ensure their correct use and that unauthorised modifications have
not been made.
Training:
Persons erecting scaffolding must be adequately trained. Training may be provided by manufacturers or
hirers, but some proof should be obtained.
Inspections of scaffolding will be carried out only by those trained and competent to do so.
If no green scafftag is connected to a scaffold, or if the interval since the inspection exceeds one week
the scaffold is unsafe to use. The scaffold will be used again only after proper inspection and adequate
tagging.
In addition, all scaffolds shall be re-inspected and confirmed as safe to use after bad weather or other
incident that could affect its safety, e.g. high winds.
All scaffolds shall be built on a stable base. If necessary, special measures will be used, such as spread
beams under the supports.
All scaffolds platforms will be able to carry a minimum required load to allow safe working. If scaffolds
are to be used to lift heavy materials, a calculation note, proving the construction strength will be
prepared. After the approval, the scafftag can be inserted, indicating safe access.
All work floors will have railings and toe-boards. This means a plinth of a height of minimum 15cm, a
knee rail at the height of 0.765 m and a handrail at 1.15 m shall be installed.
All accesses to platforms will be by means of ladders or stairs (inside or outside the scaffold). No access
is allowed by climbing over railings.
When raising or lowering materials, scaffolders must be clipped on at all times, or working on a safe
handling platform with a double guarded-rail provided.
Neither equipment nor material shall be thrown up or down “bombing”.
Preparation
The work should be assessed to ensure that all health and safety risks are identified and suitably
controlled. Supervision should aim to organise, plan and manage their work to minimise any risk, with a
goal of zero accidents / incidents.
Scaffolders should be selected who have appropriate attitude, aptitude, fitness, training, and experience
for the particular task to be completed, and have received appropriate and recorded training.
Supervision should be provided that is appropriate to the work situation and the number and skills of
the work team.
All scaffolders must wear and use the minimum fall arrest equipment, which has been inspected prior to
use.
Erection
Scaffolding should be completed progressively with scaffolders installing a single guardrail on all lifts to
provide protection whilst at work; Scaffolders must be clipped on when installing components outside of
guardrail. Traversing along scaffolding elevations outside of the single guardrail must be limited to the
maximum length of materials used.
Alteration to scaffolds
The single guardrail must remain to ensure that scaffolders are protected when carrying out alteration
works. Scaffolders should be working from a minimum three-board platform or more for wider
structures when carrying out these operations.
Dismantling
All dismantling activities should be carried out progressively, reversing the erection process. Therefore,
guardrails should be included as early as possible in to the erection process and removed as late as
possible during dismantling, reducing the need for scaffolders to climb the scaffold structures.
Decking
Scaffolders should use as a minimum 600mm wide platforms placed centrally (e.g. 3 x 195mm scaffold
boards)
Boards used for decking should always be adequately supported by transoms and bearers i.e. every 1.5
m or 1.2 m as appropriate.
4.6 Excavations
This procedure covers all activities that will involve works at least 50cm below ground level.
All excavations deeper than 1.2m shall require shoring, stepping, sloping or benching as identified by a
competent person in collaboration of the Construction Manager. In all such cases, the Safety Officer
shall agree the method of prevention of collapse.
On-site, it must be assumed that all excavations may encounter subterranean services or other hazards,
such as contaminated soil. In all cases, preparatory checks are required. These may include reviews of
drawings, and trial pits excavations.
Excavations are normally subject to excavation permits, but this is not always necessary.
Excavations may be carried out manually or by mechanically means. Manual excavation involves the use
of ‘blunt” digging implements such as a shovel, and is to be implemented in all cases where there is a
reason to believe that buried services are present that could be damaged by more aggressive digging. In
manual excavation tools may not be struck or their effectiveness otherwise enhanced by mechanical
means.
In areas that are suitable for mechanical excavation, all hand operated and mechanical tools may be
used.
In all cases where groundwater may be encountered, adequate measures must be implemented to
remove any water ingress into the excavation. Depending on the nature of the water and the presence
of any contamination, the water may require sedimentation and/ or filtering before disposal.
The applicable UAE Legislation is contained in the Ministerial Order No. (32) Year 1982 – Article (15),
(19) and (20)
Guidance is provided in H&SaWM, Section 4 complete
Control measures such as noise barriers shall be utilized where practical to prevent the spreading and
increase of noise.
If it is possible to isolate or insulate the sound, reduction devices shall be considered when practical.
Noise measurements shall be carried out where noise is produced and at other work places where
operatives may be subject to higher level than their work generates.
Dust created by on-site traffic will be controlled by spreading water by truck.
The applicable UAE legislation is the Ministerial Order No (32) Year 1982 – Article (1), Article (5) d, and
Article (15)
Hazardous waste
Each sub-contractor is responsible for managing his own hazardous waste. This also covers hazardous
wastes belonging to his sub-contractor(s).
Hazardous waste shall be kept in containers clearly marked with contents, and only 1 type of hazardous
waste shall be kept in each container.
Hazardous waste shall be stored in approved areas only, locked up in a fireproof store.
SISJV shall approve type and volume of the waste for outgoing transport.
4.10 Lighting
Sufficient and adequate lighting shall be provided throughout the site.
The site will be equipped with the following lighting systems:
Safety lighting:
Safety lighting shall be installed on all places where lighting is strictly needed to carry out or control safe
operations
Safety lighting shall be installed in confined spaces.
Emergency lighting:
It is important for rescue operations to have significant lighting.
All places with major key functions during evacuations and or emergencies shall be equipped with
emergency lighting.
Emergency lighting may be powered by an independent electrical source,
4.13.1 PURPOSE
Help the site management team establish the welfare facilities in compliance with local legislation good
practice and company standards.
This is mandatory and applies to all construction and general site offices located on CCAD. The following
process shall be followed when setting up welfare facilities.
4.13.2 RESPONSIBILITIES
Logistics Manager
The Logistics Manager shall ensure that all welfare facilities are established and inspected prior to start
of work. The establishment of facilities for subcontractors shall be defined at the tender stage and
reviewed at pre start meetings and advice taken from the HSE Manager. The Logistics Manager shall also
ensure that a system of monitoring is established to maintain the standards of compliance with
statutory and company requirements.
HSE Manager
The HSE Manager shall advise the Site Manager on the requirements for establishing site offices and
welfare facilities and shall monitor the compliance of the site management team on a regular basis.
C. Signage shall be provided to indicate, ‘drinking water’, ‘toilets’, ‘eating area’, ‘rest area’,
prayer area’. Standard pictorial signs can be used.
5.1 General
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) comprises devices for individual use, intended for protecting the
worker’s physical integrity against the normal aggressions of his work.
Each employer is totally responsible for providing personal protective equipment for the protection of
their employees as needs or requested.
SISJV and all Sub-Contractors will supply all the PPE necessary for the proper and safe carrying out of the
Works. The equipment must always be in good working condition and suitable for the activity in
question.
The use of the PPE by employees is compulsory in activities where it is prescribed. The refusal to use
this equipment in such a situation can result for the employee in question being dismissed or access to
specific areas may be refused. The use of PPE supplied by the Employer is a Legal Requirement under
the Federal Law No. 8, 1980; employees who do not adhere to this Legal Requirement will be
sanctioned.
The PPE will be regularly inspected and maintained in good condition.
It is also the employer’s responsibility to ensure that his employees are well trained and use properly
the personal safety equipment at all time in the Site and out of site while working.
The safety Officers will check that the specified protection equipment is available, is used and that the
personnel using them are fully informed and instructed on the correct methods of use. The HSE Officer
will report to the concerned Supervisor any operative not using his PPE correctly. He will also record the
same on his report. A register is to be kept of all specialist PPE and a record kept of the training given to
the employees on fitting and use as per the manufactures guidelines.
See in appendix H the colour coding for the different functions on site.
6.1 General
Flammable materials shall be stored at a safe distance away from the work areas.
Fuel storage tanks shall be grounded, vented located within bunded areas and provided with signage
and foam type fire extinguishers mounted on posts at least 3m from the tanks.
Compressed gas cylinders shall be stored and transported as per supplier recommendations
In general, the main emphasis shall on fire prevention; but when a fire does occur the priority shall be
the evacuation of personnel rather than fire fighting.
After evacuation, containment shall become the prime consideration until the alarm has been
transmitted to the Fire Brigade/ Civil Defence and their arrival on Site.
Class “A” Fire : Fires in ordinary combustible materials such as cloth, wood, paper etc.
Class “B” Fire : Fires in flammable liquids, oils etc.
Class “C” Fire : Fires in gases such as Acetylene, LPG etc.
Class “D” Fire : Fires in metals such as magnesium, sodium etc.
Class “E” Fire : Fire in electrical equipment
Fire alarms: will be installed on tower cranes inside the project boundaries at different level.
The fire alarm system will be checked quarterly during emergency drills.
6.6.2 Organization
Stacked combustible materials in yard storage shall not exceed a height of three (3.0) meters or four and
a half (4.5) meters if handled by mechanical equipment. Stacks shall not be closer than five (5.0) meters
to buildings or structures
Driveways will be at least five (05) meters wide and free of debris around combustible storage areas.
These storage areas will not exceed fifteen (15) meters by fifteen (15) meters in plan.
Storage of flammable materials in tanks shall be bunded.
Staircases shall be erected at the same time as the floor slab to guarantee escape routes and access for
fire fighting personnel.
Disposal of combustible waste material shall comply with the applicable fire and environmental Laws
and Regulations.
Ventilation that is adequate to prevent the accumulation of flammable vapours to hazardous levels shall
be provided in all areas where flammable and combustible liquids are handled or used.
All storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids shall be under the supervision of a
qualified person.
Motors of all equipment shall be shut off during refuelling.
Paint scrapings and paint-saturated debris shall be removed from inside any structure on a daily basis.
description of the accident. The information and shall be made available at the Site Office for inspection
at any time.
7. Clear the passage and/ or road for easy access for the Fire Brigade.
8. In case of small fires, try to identify the type of fire and use a suitable fire extinguisher.
9. Escape through the shortest possible route.
10. Assemble at designated place(s).
11. All Supervisors shall count their workforce and ensure nobody is missing.
12. Timekeeper shall provide the list of persons on duty.
13. Carry out a roll call.
14. Nobody is allowed to return to his job site until the affected area is declared safe.
7.4.1 Alarms
SISJV and his Sub-Contractors must ensure that their employees are fully aware of and conversant with
the respective alarms associated with the emergency procedures on the Job Site, and with the measures
to be taken in the event of an alarm being sounded.
Personnel shall only be directed to tackle outbreaks of fire that can be easily contained. Priority shall be
given to ensuring the evacuation of personnel and to informing the Civil Defence Authorities of any such
outbreaks.
The relevant Authorities telephone numbers shall be prominently displayed at the entrance of the
various offices on Site.
A system will be established to ensure that an accurate tally is kept of all persons on the job site at all
times.
All Site Facilities/Offices and working areas will be regularly inspected by the Safety.
No office, welfare facility, accommodation, store, lay down area or hutting of any kind will be erected or
moved without the prior approval of the HSE Manager or the Construction Manager, who may specify
minimum spacing between buildings, as per Local Regulations.
SISJV and his Sub-Contractors shall provide and maintain a sufficient number and types of suitable Fire
Extinguishers. SISJV and his Sub-Contractors shall ensure that these Fire Extinguishers are located in all
temporary and other buildings and elsewhere, particularly at works faces. Only trained personnel shall
use Fire Extinguishers.
Smoking is not allowed within the structures regardless of the state of completion.
No burning of rubbish or debris will be permitted on the Job Site.
“Danger” and “No Smoking” signs will be displayed at all applicable locations
Assembly Points shall be established and clearly identified at the assembly location, on the site plan and
the personnel shall be informed of their designated assembly area in cases of emergencies.
Until the arrival of the Civil Defence, the HSE Manager together with the Construction Manager and the
Safety Officer has full authority for fire fighting, evacuation and emergency procedures. Their
instructions and orders must be obeyed without question by the workforce and the site supervisors.
9.1 Purpose
The purpose of this section is to provide a view of the monitoring system on site to ensure a close
follow-up of the safety regulations, rules and practices during the work activities.
9.4.1 PURPOSE
To establish the control requirements for the use of permit to work systems within the Project. This
procedure is mandatory and applies to all operations/activities on The Project.
A permit-to-work system is a formal written system used to control certain types of work that are
potentially hazardous. A permit-to-work is a document, which specifies the work to be done, and the
precautions to be taken. Permits-to-work form an essential part of a safe system of work for many
construction activities. They allow work to start only after safe procedures have been defined and they
provide a clear record that all foreseeable hazards have been considered.
A permit is needed when work can only be carried out if normal safeguards are dropped or when new
hazards are introduced by the work.
9.4.2 RESPONSIBILITIES
HSE Manager
The HSE Manager shall advise and assist in the development of any permit to work systems to ensure
that they are suitable for use and comply with any statutory requirements or HSE guidance as may be
required.
Supervisors
The Supervisors are responsible for monitoring the compliance of any permit to work system, ensuring
that control measures are implemented and the permit used as per procedural requirements.
9.4.4 RECORDS
All records / documentation relating to these procedures shall be maintained at the site and will be
made available for auditing purpose at all times.
9.7.1 PURPOSE
To ensure that any requirement for appointed persons is identified and individuals appointed for
specific task are trained appropriately as may be required by legislation or client requirements on The
Project.
This procedure is mandatory and applies to all site operations/activities on The Project.
The term appointed person for the purpose of this procedure applies to appointments made to comply
with statutory regulations/Client or Project H&S requirements.
9.7.2 RESPONSIBILITIES
HSE Manager
The HSE Manager shall identify all statutory and company appointments for the CCAD project and
monitor the on site implementation.
Supervisors
The Supervisors shall monitor any person appointed under this procedure to ensure that they fulfil their
duties as may be specified.
9.7.3 Procedure/Process
10 APPENDIX
Appendix I. HSE POLICY
Appendix J. Organization charts
Appendix K. Sample – Monthly HSE program
Appendix L. Risk assessment
Appendix M. Incident procedure
Appendix N. Lifting operation
Appendix O. Scaffolding
Appendix P. Helmet colour code
Appendix J. Safety briefing to work force and permit to work
Appendix K. Training matrix and register
11 REFERENCES
DOCUMENT SEPARATELY SUBMITTED
Construction Environmental Plan (CEMP)
Electrical plan
Traffic plan
Lifting plan
Site installation
Fire prevention plan
Emergency procedure
Incident procedure
REFERENCES
“Health & Safety Codes of Practice for Construction Projects”, Site
Standards & Guidelines for Consultants & Contractors. (issued by
the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Municipalities & Agricultural Dept.).
“Regulatory framework – EHS policy” (issued by the AD EHSMS)
ALDAR Health Safety Security and Environmental Management
System Doc No AC/HSSE/M/001 and AC/HSSE/M/002.