PROJECT
HEALTHSAFETY
AND
ENVIRONMENTPLAN
PROJECT NAME:DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF 2000 LIVING UNITS
AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS AT ALKHOMS
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Name / Design and Construction of 2000 Living Units Public BuildingsLocation / Al-Khoms, District Al-Marqab, Libya
Client / Housing Infrastructure Board, Misurata
Program Manager / AECOM
CM/CS / Sect Tunisie
Contractor / MAKCO (UK) LTD
Site Handover Date / 20 September 2008
(For Design and Mobilization only)
General Manager (Technical) / Sohail Moughal
Project Manager / Altaf Rasid
HSE Engineer / Shakeel Ahmed Qureshi
Site HSE Coordinator/ Safety Officer / Darius Verzosa Alferos,
Domingo Marcaida Nisola
Liaison officer / Osama Hadi
Abdussalam Milad
Tariq Bashir
Site First Aid Officer / Bahadur Khan Anwar Sayal
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
MAKCO Head Office / + 218 21 483 1891General Manager (Technical) / + 218 21 483 1891 x 104
+ 218 91 380 8912
Project Manager / + 218 21 483 1891 x 113
+ 218 91 462 4513
HSE Engineer / + 21831 5325116
Safety Engineer/ Coordinator/ Representative / + 218 31 5325116
Police / + 218 92 7575852
Hospital / + 218 31 2623614/15/16
Fire Brigade / + 218 31 2623400
Client (HIB) / + 218 92 7206264
Program Manager (AECOM) / + 218 92 3049330
CM/CS (Scet Tunisie) / + 218 91 7879228
Site Engineer/ Foreman / + 218 31 532 5116
+ 218 91 329 3238
Liaison Officers / + 218 92 4141901
+ 218 92 5438510
+ 218 91 3153701
Site First Aid Officer / + 218 31 5325116
INTRODUCTION
MAKCO (UK) Ltd is involved in design and construction of 2000 Living units and associated Public buildings for the Housings Infrastructure Board, Misurata, Libya. The project comprises of construction of buildings up to a height of four stories and mainly, the method of construction is Reinforced Concrete with Concrete Hollow Masonry units.
The new development is scattered over an area of 237 hectares. The site currently has open areas, existing structures, green areas, orchards, cultivation, electrical transmission lines, Army installations and natural valleys.
MAKCO has a HSE Policy which is a general document for implementing the concept of Safety, Health and Environment protection on company wide projects. In addition to the HSE Policy document a Project Specific “HSE Plan” is prepared for every project and the Site professionals rely on the “HSE Plan” to protect employees as well as to meet customer and regulatory compliance requirements. Since construction projects vary in size, hazard exposure, and working conditions, a written site-specific plan is customary for all projects, which are prepared under the guidelines set by the generic “HSE Policy”.
The Safety Plan shall be implemented in Conjunction with the following documents;
- MAKCOHSE Policy
- MAKCO Safety Orientation Program & Procedures
- Weekly and Monthly Safety Handouts
- Law No 93/1976 – Industrial Security & Labor Safety
- Decree of the Minister of Labour: No.8
Since this plan will cover the life cycle of the project, it is only reasonable to expect that it will require updates as the project ages and different information becomes available for incorporation. It is a LIVE plan to transform from “HSE in the Head” to “HSE in the Heart”.
CONTENTS
- Objective
- MAKCO HSE Policy
- Project HSE Organization
- Project HSE Philosophy
- Site Layout and Existing Site Conditions
- Location of HSE Office and Documents
- Safety Orientation/ Induction/ Guidelines
- Safety Training/ Seminars/ Handouts/ Certificates
- Safety Meetings/Reports (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
- Safety Inspections/ Audits
- Site Emergency Procedures/ Safe Exits
- Plan of Locations of Emergency Gatherings
- Communication and Coordination
- Job Hazard Analysis/ Risk Assessment
- Work Authorization/ Permits
- Warnings/ Signage
- Incident Reporting
- Process for HSE Management Decisions
- HSE Plan Review
- Applicable International Standards and Codes
- Definitions/ Jargons
- Safety Documents/ Templates/ Forms
- Daily HSE Report/Job Safety Analysis, Form (HSE-1)
- Weekly HSE Report, Form (HSE-2)
- Weekly Hygiene & Sanitary Inspection Report (Kitchen & Dining), Form (HSE-2A)
- Monthly HSE Report, Form (HSE-3)
- Monthly HSE Audit Report, Form (HSE-3A)
- Monthly Stationary Equipment/Plant Inspection Report, Form (HSE-3B)
- Monthly Moving Equipment/Vehicle Inspection Report, Form (HSE-3C)
- Job Hazard Analysis, Form (HSE-10)
- HSE Accident Report, Form (HSE-20)
- HSE Accident Causes Checklist, Form (HSE-21)
- HSE Non-Compliance Report, Form (HSE-50)
- Appendices
- HSE Organizational Chart
- Site Layout/ Master Plan
- Contractors Camp layout
- Temporary Office Building
- Emergency Gatherings and Exits Plan
1. Objective
The purpose of this HSE Plan is to identify the strategy and devise mechanism which is directed towards the better management of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) matters for the PROJECT. The steady and consistent implementation of this Plan will create a mindset, intolerant of any accident, injury and damage, regardless of severity.
The scope of project work involves Civil, Electrical, Water Supply and Sewerage related designing and construction of buildings and utilities. The scope of work shall be executed by supplying the designated materials, baseline manpower, temporary facilities, baseline equipment / tools, consumables, testing and inspection facilities and other services necessary to complete the scope of work.
Apart from this HSE Plan, MAKCO’s HSE Policy, Employees Handbook, Orientation Plan, and Training Plan will further supplement the HSE effort at site. All the above mentioned documents, along with manufacturer’s instructions for Equipment and Plant form an integral part of the Project HSE Plan.
2. MAKCO HSE Policy
MAKCO strives to maintain the safest possible working conditions for its Employees. The success of any safety program depends upon the safety consciousness and intelligent cooperation of everyone. Employees are informed of special safety regulations when required. Employees are asked to become familiar with these rules and observe them at all times. Employees are encouraged to report any potential safety hazards to their supervisors immediately.
The Company has a responsibility to;
1) Improve the safety and health for all workers, as evidenced by fewer hazards, reduced exposures, and fewer injuries, illnesses, and fatalities;
2) Change workplace culture to increase employer and worker awareness of, commitment to, and involvement in safety and personal health;
3) Secure public confidence through excellence in the development and delivery of Safety programs and services;
4) Commit and ensure that all operational and construction activities are performed in an environmentally safe and responsible manner.
3. Project HSE Organization
GENERAL MANAGER (TECHNICAL)
The General Manager is a representative from the management who is directly responsible for the safety environment and health of all assets of the company on all projects.
PROJECT MANAGER
The Project Manager is responsible for the over all supervisions and execution of the project and looks after administrative affairs, as suggested by the HSE Manager.
HSE MANAGER
The HSE Manager supervises the Project HSE Team and looks after day to day operational affairs of the Project, which includes safety trainings, safety inspections, safety talk, safety audits, hazards assessment and control, risk management etc. The HSE manager supervises the Safety Engineers, Safety Officers and representatives.
SAFETY ENGINEER
A Safety Engineer is deputized for 400 persons to stay on site and supervise all site works in accordance with safety principles
SAFETY OFFICER/ REPESENTATIVE
A Safety representative is deputized for every 200 persons to stay on site and supervise all site works in accordance with safety principles.
SITE ENGINEER
The Site engineer takes care of the HSE issues on site if there are less than 30 workers on a job site.
An HSE Organizational Chart is attached as Appendix A.
4. Project HSE Philosophy
Identify > Access > Control > Recover
Identify
Are people, environment, Assets or Company reputation exposed to potential harm?
Access
What are the causes and consequences?
How likely is loss of control?
What is the risk?
Control
Can the causes be eliminated?
What controls are needed?
How effective are the controls?
Recover
Can the potential consequences or effects be mitigated?
What recovery measures are needed?
Are recovery capabilities suitable and sufficient?
5. Site Layout and Existing Site Conditions
The Project Site layout is attached as Appendix B.
The Contractors Camp layout is attached as Appendix C.
6. Locations of HSE Office and HSE Documents
The HSE Engineers office is shown on the Contractors Camp Temporary Office Building.
The Temporary Office Building is attached as Appendix D.
The HSE Staff performing site duties shall use Site Engineers containers/ offices while performing their duties.
All the HSE documents shall be stored in the HSE Engineers Office in the Main office Building.
7. Safety Orientation/ Induction/ Guidelines
All entrants to the site shall be made aware of the basic safety guidelines. The following information shall be provided;
a.Site layouts, nature of work and scope of workers duties.
b.Intimation of any out of bound areas
c.Awareness about the MAKCO Safety Policy
d.Employees Safety Handbook
e.Makco Safety Orientation Handbook
f.Existing safety practices and procedures
g.Employee Safety Workshops card and tests
h.Requirement of PPE
i.Emergency exits
j.Washrooms/ lunchrooms/ telephone locations
k.HSE office Locations/ Site office locations
l.First Aid facilities
m.Workplace specific WHMIS, introduction to known hazards
n.Signage/ Warnings
o.Emergency assembly areas
p.Site timings
q.Workers health assessment
r.Employees responsibilities vs workers responsibilities
s.Incident reporting procedures, reportable incidents
t.Safety Meetings to update the workers about changes/ Safety Talk
u.Location and Demonstration of use of fire extinguishers
v.Housekeeping standards
w.Teamwork and cooperation in reporting possible hazards
x.Prohibition of Intoxication or weapons
y.Provide Safety sticker for Hard Hats after the completion of Safety orientation
All Employees shall be given the safety orientation training as shown in the MAKCO Safety Orientation Program. A list of Safety Guidelines shown in the Orientation Plan is given below;
1.PPE – Personal Protective Equipment
a.Eye Protection
b.Head Protection
c.Foot Protection
d.Hearing Protection
e.Respiratory Protection
2.Back care
3.Housekeeping
4.Fire extinguishers
5.Fall protection
6.Electrical Safety
7.Scaffolds
8.Rigging hardware
9.Hoisting signals
10.Trenching
11.Confined spaces
12.Compressed gas
13.Hand tools
14.Electric tools
15.Hazardous gases
16.Ultraviolet radiation
17.Ladders
18.Guardrails
copy of the orienattion pROGRAM is provided to all OFFICES AND TO ALL SITE ENGINEERS.
8. Safety Training/ Seminars/ Handouts/ Certificates
All employees are given safety training in shape of practical exercises, seminars, and workshops. An “Employees Safety Workshops Attendance Card” is given to all employees. The Card contains various training modules to be finished by every employee before a basic safety certificate is awarded to the employee. The following modules are covered in the Card;
1. Basic Safety Awareness and Philosophy
2. Importance of PPE
3. Heights, Depths, Falls, Ladders and Fall Arrest Systems
4. Job Hazard Analysis and Confined Spaces
5. Housekeeping & First Aid
A 20 minute Safety seminar shall be delivered to all workers every week.
The HSE Department shall maintain the records of training data of employees and prepare new training schedules as necessary. This shall be done in coordination with the HR department, so that employee’s personnel files are updated.
The training plans shall be posted on Notice Boards in all prominent places.
9. Safety Routine/ Meetings/ Records (Daily/ Weekly/ Monthly)
The Safety Coordinator shall conduct a 10 Minute Safety talk at the Morning Assembly every day.The Safety personnel shall know the schedule of site activities and the Safety talk shall focus on job specific issues.
The Safety Coordinators shall inspect the PPE of workers every day.
All abnormal issues/ accidents shall be intimated to the Safety Officer on urgent basis verbally and followed by written reports.
It is the duty of the Site engineer to ensure presence of Safety Personnel on work area involving the following activities;
Confined Spaces
Hot Work
Crane Handling/ Rigging/ Hoisting
Scaffolding Inspections
Formwork Inspections
Mass Concrete work
All the Safety implementation personnel will prepare daily reports of their area of influence and submit by hand to the Safety officer every day. The Safety officer shall be made aware of any important issues verbally also.
A half hour meeting shall be held every day by the Safety Personnel at the end of the day to discuss the daily reports and issues.
A weekly meeting shall be held in the office of the HSEManager. The Safety Officer will prepare the weekly reports and submit and discuss the weekly safety reports and issues.
A monthly meeting shall be held in the office of the Project Manager. The HSE Manager will prepare the monthly report and submit and discuss the monthly report and weekly reports.
Unscheduled meetings may be convened by the General Manager as the need arises.
10. Safety Inspections/ Audits
The client shall depute personnel to conduct safety inspections and audits whenever necessary.
Internal audits shall be performed by the Safety officer and submitted to the HSE Manager every month.
Monthly Equipment Safety reports shall be prepared in conjunction with the T&E Manager.
It is mandatory that follow up inspections are done to ensure compliance.
Safety personnel shall prepare Hot Work Permits and audit them as necessary.
11. Site Emergency Procedures/ Safe Exits
Safety emergency Procedures are mentioned in the MAKCO Safety orientation Plan.
If new Safety measures are required, they shall be prepared by the HSE Manager and approved by the General Managerconveyed to all Site Engineers in the shape of Safety Bulletins.
Appendix Eshows the exit points that lead towards the emergency gathering area.
12. Plan of Locations of Emergency Gatherings
Appendix E shows the plan of all locations where all employees shall gather in case of an emergency.
A siren system is installed on the site to let all the personnel know when evacuation is necessary.
13. Communication and Coordination
The HSE Manager, Safety Officer and Safety Representatives shall participate in all Site meetings, coordination meetings, progress meetings, morning assemblies, safety talks, safety seminars, workshops and orientation programs.
All correspondence related to construction methodologies and schedules shall be provided to the HSE manager, so that safe practices and procedures can be introduced on proactive basis.
14. Job Hazard Analysis/ Risk Assessment
A job hazard analysis is a technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards before they occur. It focuses on the relationship between the workers, the task,the tools, and the work environment. After identification of uncontrolled hazards, steps are to be taken to eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable risk level. One of the best ways to determine and establish proper work procedures is to conduct a job hazard analysis.
A job hazard analysis is an exercise in detective work. The goal is to discover the following:
What can go wrong?
What are the consequences?
How could it arise?
What are other contributing factors?
How likely is it that the hazard will occur?
The Job Hazard Analysis form shall be used.
15. Work Authorization/ Permits
The client shall provide a list of activities where a work authorization/ permit or prior inspection is required before performing an activity.
In general the work shall not start unless the client has provided an authorization or approval for activities given below;
- Approved Construction Drawings
- Earth levels
- Formwork/ Concrete work
- Steel Reinforcements
- Slab levels
16. Warnings/ Signage
The site shall be equipped with the following signs and warnings wherever necessary;
- Speed Limits
- Construction Site
- Scaffolding Signs
- Guardrail Signs
- Reflectors
- Out of Bound Areas/ Hazardous Areas
- Instructions about Fire extinguishers
- Drinking Water sources
- Washrooms
- Emergency gathering points
- Exit points
- First Aid Kits
- First Aid/ Basic Health Unit
17. Incident Reporting
All near misses are reported on the daily reports.
All accidents are reported to the HSE manager instantly and later followed by complete written reports using appropriate forms. HSE Accident Report is attached.
18. Process for HSE Management Decisions
The Safety Department shall prepare Safety procedures for all activities to be performed on site.
All issues pertaining to HSE including procurement, warnings, bulletins, workshops, trainings, orientation, certification, employment are brought to the notice of the HSE Manager. The General Manager provides the final decisions.
The Safety Personnel shall stop any unsafe work and show the Site engineers, Foremen, and Workers the correct and safe procedures.
19. HSE Plan Review
The Safety Personnel shall review the plan every month and make any revisions as necessary and send to the General Manager for review and Approval.
The Safety Plan shall be submitted to the client for approval before implementation.
20. Applicable International Standards and Codes
All construction activities shall be performed according to the relevant industry codes, which are approved by the client.
Safety standards shall adhere to the following international standards;
1. Law No 93/1976 – Industrial Security & Labor Safety
2. Decree of the Minister of Labour: No.8
3. OSHA – Occupational Health and Safety Administration
21. Definitions/ Jargon
Absorption
The process by which a liquid adheres to the absorbent material but it does not penetrate the fibers or particles themselves.
Accident
An unplanned and uncontrolled event that has led to, or could have caused, injury to persons, damage to plant or other loss.
Aerosol
A dispersion of solid or liquid particles in a gaseous medium.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
This consensus body consists of volunteer safety professionals who create or revise documents on test requirements, procedural methods, and product specifications. In the realm of safety, ANSI Z87.1 is for safety caps. When a manufacturer meets these specifications, then the fore-mentioned “Z” logos can be placed on the product. There is no verification of the product meeting the standard by ANSI.