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HEALTH & SAFETY INDUCTION TRAINING




Al Habbai Contracting L.L.C Personnel (including Sub-contractors) will be trained in safe working
practices and procedures prior to start of work. Training will include advice and instructions to be
complied in the project with an attempt to create safety awareness among the employees that
plays vital role in preventing accidents at site

Training includes:

 Safety induction course
 Tool box talks

 Specific trainings – task
oriented topics
 Refresh trainings
 Basic Safety Informations


The Project Manager in conjunction with
the safety manager will arrange for any
special training to the site personnel, including specific risk assessment. Any other training
programmed will be added as and when necessary.

13.1 Safety induction course:
All Al Habbai Contracting L.L.C personnel (including subcontractor) will undergo mandatory
safety induction training conducted by Al Habbai Contracting L.L.C safety Officer prior to
start of job.

The induction-training program will include core topics relevant to site health and safety
regulations, site emergency procedures, Hazards, accident reporting , fire prevention &
fire fighting, first aid facilities and welfare etc. other topics for induction will be included
depending on the prevailing conditions/ site requirements.

The safety oriented employee will be identified with an induction sticker placed on his
helmet issued by the safety officer. Health and safety induction attendance of Al Habbai
Contracting L.L.C personnel will be documented.
13.2 HSE Meeting and Tool box Talk

 HSE meeting is formal way while tool box talk is an informal way of addressing safety
issues related to the job at hand, safety concern arising from an accident, incident,
near miss or safety meeting. The session will be limited by 5 to 10 minutes (as required)
 HSE meeting and tool box talks will be conducted weekly and before the start of a new
job or activity and during the course of a current job to refresh the workers on the
activity involving hazards and their necessary control measures.
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 Safety Manager will provide HSE meeting and tool box talk material subjects.

 Site supervisor / Forman will conduct the tool box talk.
 Safety officer may attend the HSE Meeting and tool box talk to provide additional
information and advice.
 HSE meeting and tool box attendance will be documented

13.3 Daily Briefings:

These will be given to the workers to re-affirm the requirements of the Method statement
and Risks assessment prior to the start of the day’s tasks, e.g location, equipment, materials,
safety considerations and PPE. These will be given at the workplace wherever practical.

Workers will be encouraged to bring up deficiencies or hazards which they have noted or
make suggestions to improve working conditions. The Site Forman / Supervisor are
responsible to respond or correct the deficiencies.

13.4 Specific trainings and tasks oriented topics
Those health and safety task oriented activities that can be used for increasing the Health
and Safety awareness level of the workers. These should be monitored for the quality of
presentations. Those arising from actual work being undertaken and include instructions in
specific safety method statement requirements. These will be undertaken before the start
of the work or upon any change of Risk / Method.

13.5 Refresher Training

A part from the above training, refresher training to all personnel will be conducted by the
Safety Manager at regular intervals. These includes but shall not be limited to Emergency
/ Evacuation procedures, Fire Fighting / Prevention, any other topics / incident arising from
the situations / circumstances.


13.6 Basic Safety Information
a. Training Indroduction
- Information about key at site

- Basic location and general information of the site
1- General work rules and site timings, prohibition on horseplay, fighting, use of alcohol
and drugs
2- Safety organization
3- Importance of personnel protective equipments ( Safety helmet, safety shoes,
coverall, etc

4- Handling of tools and equipments
5- Safe lifting operation and lifting tools
6- Scaffolding safety
7- Safe excavation

8- Working at heights- importance of safety belt and harness
9- Handling of electric and pneumatic tools
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10- Housekeeping

11- Smoking regulations
12- Fire prevention and use of fire extinguishers
13- Emergency procedures/first aid facilities

14- Reporting accidents, unsafe condition and unsafe acts
14- Safety awards and incentive schemes
15- Disciplinary action and site security

16- Others.
I do confirm that I have received personnel protective equipments like helmet, safety
harness gloves etc. I am fully aware about site safety rules and guidelines.
Employee Name:______________________________
Code No.____________________________________

13.7 High Visibility Vests and Overalls

a-1 All safety people will wear orange vest and company people will wear green vest.
13.8 Written full Protection Plan Required
Work at Height

a-1 Persons exposed to fall from height.
- Any personnel working above 2 meter height shall be considered as working at
height and all the precautionary measures discussed in this chapter will be
applicable for that work.

- No work shall be allowed without proper ladders, proper temp working platforms/
scaffoldings as specified in those chapters.

- Work should not be allowed to carryout by standing over wooden boxes, empty
barrels and other make shift arrangements.
- In case of any practical difficulties to provide proper working platform. Personnel
working over 2 meter height shall use safety belts with lanyard.
- Personnel traveling or working in elevated areas more than 2 meter above ground
level or adjacent surface where a fall exposure exist shall make use of secondary
fall protection in securing their lanyard to a structure.

- As a minimum personnel are required to wear fall prevention equipment under the
following circumstances.

- On all stages, floats and any other type of suspended scaffolding, scaffolds with
incomplete guardrails, sloping roofs within 2 meter of the edge of floors or roofs
where there are no guardrails or wire-rope railing.
- then removing floor planks on an elevated temp. Floor and while working from a
motorized or power lift or elevated platform.
- Fall protection appliances shall be worn while erecting scaffolding, temp, work
platforms erecting structures and building.
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- Horizontal life lines shall be fixed which will be of at least 8mm wire-rope cable properly
supported to withstand at least 12KN load for movement of personnel.

- Personnel working or traveling near the unprotected/ open sided floors must use
safety belt with its lanyard attached to any permanent structure by means of a separate
lifeline of having minimum 8mm die wire-rope.
- Temp. Edge protection with top handrails at a height of 1.1 meter and mid rail at at
height of 0.55 meter and with toe-board shall be installed in all around the openings in
floor slabs. For small openings floor covers shall be provided with adequate strength.
- Only authorized personnel involved in work activities associated with the fall exposure
and are also provided with secondary fall protection systems may work on floors or
walkways which are incomplete.
- Temped protections are applicable to any elevated areas of having mover than 2meter
height for floor slabs.

a-2 Risk of material fall from height due to:
- Poor Housekeeping.
- Unsecured materials/tools & tackles at height.

- Poor rigging/material handling practices.
- Failure to install material fall protection arrangements like toe-boards/safety nets,
etc.

13.9 NECESSARY PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
- Any scaffolds, floor slabs and other elevated areas more than 2 meter height from
floor levels should be protected against material fall from height by closing the edges
by means of Toe-boards.
- In case of any practical difficulties where it is not possible to fix toe-boards and Materials
fall prevention is difficult to maintain there will not have any loose Materials allowed
lying on the platforms / flooring slabs. All the hand tools and other Materials being
handled should be tied-off with lanyard. Area underneath should be
- Barricaded while work is being carried out with necessary warnings to avoid Personnel
movement.

- Handling all small materials like scaffolding clamps, bolts/nuts, couplers, small hand
Tools etc. should be by means of pouches or in boxes. Conveying couplers at
Elevations by throwing them are strictly prohibited.

- Whenever, scaffolding work will be carried out at height, area underneath should be
Barricaded with necessary warning boards displayed on all the access areas to
Avoid any personnel movement. No work will be allowed to carryout unless Otherwise
an approved safety net / safety barrier is provided in between this work Activities. A
whistle man should be posted at the areas underneath wherever dismantling of
shutters at height, chipping works at open edges, and while lifting materials with
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- It is the responsibility of working crew, doing works at higher elevations to Ensure
that materials are retained in floors and not to allow any material fall from Height.

13.10. CERTIFICATE FOR CRANE AND OPERATOR FROM THIRD PARTY
a- This will be submitted after installation of tower cranes and check from the third party
same with the operators.
13.11 MSDS SHEETS REQUIRED

b- For MSDS sheet, we will submit direct to the Consultant relative to the kind of material
which we used as required through the Construction period and we will take approval
before make any order for delivering this material at the site.
13.12 SUMMER WORKING PROGRAMME REQUIRED

c- The rest of the people relative to rules will work from 12:30 to 3:00 and will follow any
required from you. We are responsible to change at anytime to give the people good
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For a safe lifting operation the following will be observed:
Al Habbai Contracting L.L.C will submit to the consultant, the current test certificates and other
competency documentation of the equipments and operators prior to the lifting operation.
The following is mandatory before and during any lifting operations:
 Weight, dimension, shape and center of gravity of load (approximately)

 Height to be lifted and final position
 Restrictions caused by plant, building and power lines
 Maximum radius at which load has to be lifted, carried, or placed.
 Visual communication between banks man/ rigger and crane operator

 Loads will be raised and lowered slowly to avoid straining the wire ropes and lifting gear
and jerking the crane

 Boom movement will be slow to avoid excessive swinging of the load
 Hooks will have locking clips, cables must be free of kinks and cut strands

 No lifting operation will be carried without supervision.
 Lifting capacity of the appliances / equipment will be displayed


14.1 TOWER CRANES
The following additional points will be considered:

 Installation of barricades and posting of “Danger – Lifting Operation in Progress” signs
within the immediate vicinity of the lifting operation
 No lifting process will be carried out when the wind speed exceed s 45 mph.

 All safety devices will be calibrated and in good working condition
 No crane will be operated beyond its safe working load
 No personnel will be allowed to work in the vicinity/ radius of crane operations
14.2 MOBILE CRANES
Before any mobile crane operation commences, the following additional points will be
considered:
1. Only competent and licensed personnel will be allowed to operate mobile cranes.
2. Mobile crane will have a valid test certificate issued by approved third party agency
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3. The ground must be firm and level for safe positioning of mobile crane. Care should be
taken while positioning mobile cranes near excavations, drainage or sewer lines, exposed
pipes, soft sand , made up (backfilled) ground, near walls or overhead power lines.

4. Timber sleepers or steel plates will be placed under fully drawn outriggers to improve the
stability of the mobile crane.

5. The mobile crane must have a load indicator chart for verification of the safe working
load at different boom angles
6. Mobile crane will not be operated beyond its safe working load

7. The load must properly secure with slings and shackles giving consideration to the shape
and center of gravity.
14.3 CRADLES

Experienced and competent persons shall be assigned for the cradle fixing inspection of cradle by
a Government Approved Third Party shall be carried out prior to start of work or whenever its
location is changed. The Safety Officer shall do the visual checking of cradle on daily basis to
ensure its working condition.
Cradle safety guidelines are available in the company format, which is to be used whenever work
starts in the cradle

Attention shall be given on to the following points at the time of fixing and use of cradles:
1. The structure is suitable for fixing the cradle. Safety cable is independently anchored.
2. Working platforms is fully boarded and complete with guardrails and to boards
3. Fitting is correctly torque
4. Cradle has rubber wheels to protect the building
5. Maintenance shall be carried out as per Manufacturer’s specifications.



14.4 POWER OPERATED MAST PLATFORMS
With this equipment, the plat form or cradle rises up a static mast in a similar way to a hoist,
providing a temporary work platform at height usually on the side of a building.
The following procedures will be followed in the erection and usage:
1. Only the skilled and competent persons will erect them
2. Only the trained operatives will use them.
3. A competent person will regularly inspect the and records maintained of inspection

4. They will be clearly marked with the safe working load and permitted number of persons
allowed on the platform at each configuration
5. Care will be taken not to come into contact with any overhead obstruction when elevating
the platform
6. The personnel working at height will wear safety harness and hook on to suitable anchor
point
7. All personnel will be advised to leave the platform or cage only at the proper disembarkation
14.5 INSPECTION AND TEST CERTIFICATES
All cranes, power operated mast platform / climbers and other lifting appliances such as chain and
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 All lifting operations will be carried out under the supervision of experienced person.

 Safe working load (SWL) will be marked on lifting equipments and they will not be
overloaded in excess of its recommended SWL
 The respective foreman will inspect lifting equipment prior to use on each lift and as
necessary during its use to ensure that it is in good condition. Defective rigging equipment
will not be used and immediately removed from the site.
 Adequate steps will be taken through the use of suitable packing or otherwise to prevent
the edge of the load from coming into contact with the sling, rope or chain where this
would cause danger.
 All hoists will have valid certificates and registration documents.
 No mobile crane will be allowed to operate on wheels during lifting operation; use of
outriggers (fully extended) on both sides is mandatory.
 No lifting operation will be carried out adjacent to live services without Al Habbai Contracting
L.L.C approval.
 The swing radius of the crane will be barricaded and a stand-by person will be made
available for notifying others and to prevent people entering the hazardous area
 Only one signalman will be allowed to signal/ instruct/ direct the crane during lift.
 Lifting equipment will be visually inspected by the authorized person on every month and
recorded in th lifting gear register.
 Rigging equipment will suitably store and well maintained.
14.6 WIRE ROPES AND SLINGS WILL BE DISPOSED IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
DEFECTS ARE OBSERVED
 There are more than 2 broken wires in any single leg.
 The rope diameter has been reduced to less than 95% of its nominal value

 The rope is distorted due to clinking, crushing, or from core collapsing.
 There is any damage/ deterioration immediately adjacent to the termination
 There is any damage apart from superficial surface marking, to the ferrule- secured
eye terminated sling.
14.7 CRANE DRIVERS, RIGGERS & SIGNALERS
14.7.1 Control of lifting operations:

To ensure safe lifting an experienced banks man or rigger will be assigned for all lifting
operations. His duties will include the following:

1. Ensure that lifting gear such as wire ropes, shackles, chains and slings are tested,
certified and suitable for use.

2. Ensure that a clear means of communication, such as hand signals, is established and
maintained between him and the operator. This signal person will be located to see the
load and be clearly visible to the operator at all times. He will be wearing a fluorescent
jacket and red color helmet.
3. Stop / postpone any activity which could create or lead to any danger
4. Ensure accessible area within the swing radius of the rear of the rotating superstructure
of a crane, either permanently or temporarily mounted, to allow person to pass freely or
to barricade the area to prevent access.
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14.7.2 Rigger performance

Rigger will be physically and emotionally qualified for performing the duties to which they are
assigned. Some factors to be considered in making work assignments are endurance, agility,
coordination and visual hearing acuity.

14.8 HOIST, LIFTING GEAR & LIFTING TECHNIQUE
- Lifting equipment is usually classified into two categories: either as lifting appliances (the
machines and devices which perform the lifting operations) or as lifting gear (the equipment
used to connect the load to the lifting appliance). There are statutory legal requirements to be
observed as regards the periodic testing of both classes.
- Department are nevertheless responsible for the safety and serviceability of their own
equipment and hence it is incumbent on them to inform maintenance / safety department of
any new lifting equipment being purchased or discarded so that the requirements of the
safety in tall area can be taken care. Equipment that is registered and tested within its test
period should be used. Safe loading limits must be clearly marked on each piece of equipment
and steps taken to ensure that those limits are not exceeded.

- The latter requires knowledge of the weight of the item to be lifted. Before carrying out any
lifting operation all lifting gear involved should be visually inspected any damaged items e.g
chafed ropes or lifting belt, distorted chains & links, D-shackle etc, should be rejected for use
and should be either disposed of or repaired and retest. Wire rope with the odd stand broken
can still be use but should there be 5% or more broken wire showing in any length of 10
metros then the rope should be considered to be unserviceable. Employee involved in lifting
operations must deemed competent and hence it may be necessary to provide training in
slinging & lifting techniques.

The following precaution should be taken while lifting

 Check that the area though which the load is to be moved is clean and tidy.
 Make sure that the loads are within the limit of the equipment .

 Know the weight being lifted and allow for the weight for the weight of any gear being
used

 Secure the load with the proper and safe method use
The latter requires
additional belt for securing if needed. knowledge of the weight

 Always select slings of adequate strength and length of the item to be lifted.
Before carrying out any
 Always examine slings before use for external chafe or lifting operation all lifting
Damage, cuts or broken stitching. gear involved should be
visually inspected any
 Remove all damage lifting-belt, chain wire rope d-
damaged items e.g
shackles and any other defecting lifting gear.
chafed ropes or lifting
 Make trail lifts of the load if it is too heavy or bulky, Use belt, distorted chains &
guide rope links, D-shackle etc,
should be rejected for
 Keep safe distance while moving or caring the load. use and should be either

 Lifting a long load requiring two slings, place as vertical disposed of or repaired
and retest.
as possible, to balance the load.
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 Do not pass the load while some is coming under the load.

 Lifting a long load requiring two slings, a spreader beam should always be used with
sling as near vertical as possible, with the load balanced.
 Always position the sling correctly on the load – avoid placing round sharp edges or
sliding over corners.

 Do not allow anyone to sit on the load while lifting or moving for any reason.
 Do not leave the belt or wire rope on the ground, could be damage by vehicle running
over them or article being dragged across them.

 Do not cross or twist webbing slings when under load.
 Do not expose to heat – heat causes the fabric to become brittle or even melt.
 Never shorten slings by knotting – there is danger of the knot slipping.
 Reduces the safe working load (SWL) considerably.
CRANE
1- Overhead cranes are generally used for indoors hoisting activities. They are often installed
for specific repetitive tasks. The capacity of these cranes is wide ranging.
2- Safe operation of overhead cranes requires operators to have the knowledge and
competence to employ safe rigging practices. The rigger must rig the load to ensure its
stability when lifted.
3- All overhead traveling cranes or its runway which has been significantly modified, or
after the expiry of the test certificate must be tested by third party before being put into
service.

4- All crane motions must be tested under loads of 100% and 125% of the rated capacity
for each hoist on the crane and the crane must be able to safely handle a load equal to
125% of the rated capacity.
5- All limit-switches, brakes and other protective devices must be tested when the crane is
carrying 100% of the rated capacity.
6- Structural deflections must be measured with loads of 100% and 125% of the rated
capacity and must not exceed the allowable deflections specified by the applicable design
standard.

7- Electrical conductors for the bridge and trolley must be located or
guarded to prevent contact by workers.

8- A bridge, gantry or overhead traveling crane operated by a pendant
or remote control must have markings on the crane structure or
building, visible to the operator, clearly indicating the direction of
hook, bridge and trolley motions compatible with those marked
on the controls.

9- A qualified and competent person who has been instructed and
authorized to operate the equipment must only operate a crane
or hoist.
10- The operator must inspect the crane or hoist at the beginning of
each shift and must test control and safety devices as specified
by the manufacturer and the applicable safety code and
regulations.

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11- Any defects found during inspection or use of a crane or hoist must be recorded in the
inspection and maintenance record system and be reported immediately to the supervisor
who must determine the course of action to be taken.

12- If a defect affects the safe operation of the crane or hoist, the equipment must not be
used until the defect has been remedied.

13- If the weight of a load to be lifted cannot be determined, the crane or hoist to be used for
the lift must have a load weight indicator, or a load-limiting device.

14- Equipment specifically designed and used for logging operations can be used to serve
the purpose only for designed. Proper test certification is requiring for the same.

15- The operator of a crane or hoist must not attempt to move a load if there is any doubt the
load can be safely handled.

16- A load must not contact the boom of a crane or hoist and the boom must not contact a
structure.

17- A worker must not remain within range of the swing of the load or equipment when the
swing movement of the load crates a hazard. Cabin, counterweight or any other part of
the crane or hoist and the operator must not move the equipment when any worker is so
exposed.
18- If necessary, a worker, designated as the signaler, must walk ahead of a moving load
and warn workers to keep clear.
19- Work must be arranged to prevent passing loads over workers wherever possible.
20- A crane or hoist operator must not pass a load over workers, unless no practicable
alternative exists and then only when the workers have been warned of the danger by an
audible alarm.
21- A load must not be left suspended from the load hook of a crane or hoist when an
operator is not at the controls.
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15.1 HAND TOOLS
A. Hand tools, general
 Incidents at the job site involving hand tools are usually the result of misuse. Hand tools
are precision tools capable of performing many jobs when used properly. Prevention of
incidents involving hand tools on the job site becomes a matter of good instruction,
adequate training and proper use.
 Hand tool safety requires that the tools be of good quality and adequate for the job. All
tools shall be kept in good repair and maintained by qualified personnel.
 Racks, shelves or tool boxes shall be provided for storing tools which are not in use.
 When personnel use hand tools while they are working on ladders, scaffolds, platforms
or work stands they shall use carrying bags for tools, which are not in use. Workers
shall not drop tools.

 Supervisors shall frequently inspect all hand tools used in the operation under their
supervision. Defective tools shall be immediately removed from service. Some common
tool defects are:

Handles
 When handles of hammers, axes, picks or sledges become cracked, split, broken or
splintered, they shall be immediately replaced. Tool handles shall be well fitted and
securely fastened by wedges or other acceptable means.
 Wedges always used in pairs, shall be driven into the handle when repairing a
sledgehammer or maul to prevent the head from accidently flying off if the handle shrinks.
Tangs
 Files wood chisels and other tools with tangs shall be fitted and used with suitable handles
covering the end of the tang. Ends of the handles shall not be used for pounding or
tapping.
Mushroom Heads

 Cold chisels, punches, hammers, drift pins and other similar tools have a tendency to
mushroom from repeated poundings. They shall be dressed down as soon as they
begin to crack and curl.
 When tool heads mushroom the material is highly crystallized and with each blow of the
hammer fragments are likely to break off.
Repair and Storage
 All hand tools shall be regularly inspected before and after use and before storage. If
wear or damage is observed the tool should be withdrawn from use for repair or disposal.
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and withdrawn from use. Proper racks and boxes shall be provided for the storage of
hand tools.
Electrical Risks

 All un insulated metal tools are conductor of electricity. Where work takes place on or
near electrical operations, only properly insulated and non-conductive tools should be
used. A competent electrician should check insulation at regular intervals.

15.2 INDIVIDUAL HAND TOOLS PRECAUTIONS
Screwdrivers
 It is essential that a screwdriver has the correct size of tip to fit the slot of the screw. If
the screwdriver fits the screw correctly the screw will be drawn into the correct position
without unnecessary force being applied. Over-tightened of screws can lead to possible
hand injury if the screwdriver slips.

 Screwdriver shanks are not designed to withstand the twisting strain applied by a pair of
pliers or more grips in order to obtain additional leverage. On no account should
screwdriver handles be subjected to blow from a hammer or similar instrument.
 Screwdriver should never be carried in the pockets of coverall or other clothing. A
screwdriver can produce a serious wound.
Hammer
 It is essential that the right kind of hammer be selected for the job. Hammer handles
should be made from smooth timber or be made of an integral head and shaft of steel.
Hammerheads should be secured to wooden handles with proper wedges
Chisels

 Cutting edges should be kept sharp at all times and the original shape and angle should
be maintained. Re-sharpened cold chisels should be suitably hardened and tempered
to maintain them in a safe working condition. The chisel heads will mushroom in use. As
soon as mushrooming is observed the head should be reground with a slight taper
around the edge to prevent chipping and reduce the tendency to re-mushrooming. Eye
protection should be worn at all times when a cold chisel is used.
 On jobs where it is necessary to use a sledgehammer for striking the chisel, the chisel
should be held by a second person using a pair of tongs.

Picks and shovels
 Picks and shovels shall be maintained in a serviceable condition at all times. Shovel
blades should not be allowed to become blunt, turned split, or jagged. Pick head points
should be kept sharp and heat treated so that the metal wears down in use and does not
splinter or chip off. Shafts of picks and shovels should be kept free cracks and splinters.
Spanners and wrenches

 Only spanners and adjustable wrenches of the right size should be used. When possible
use box-end rather than adjustable wrenches. The jaws should first be checked for any
sign of opening out or splitting. Spanner and wrench lengths are graded to provide
sufficient leverage on the nuts for which they are designed. Improvised extension to
these tools is an unsafe practice and may cause the bolt tread to strip or cause shearing
or the bolt. On no account should ordinary wrenches be struck b a hammer when
tightening nuts. For this type of work of this nature a properly designed slugging wrench
should be used.
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Pipe wrenches

 Pipe wrenches must be large enough for the jaw teeth must be kept clean and sharp
and the knurl, pin and spring should be kept free from damage. Pipe wrenches should
never be struck with a hammer nor should they be used as hammer.
Pliers
 Pliers should only be used when there are no other tools for the job. They are meant only
for gripping around objects and should not used as wrench.
 Care should be taken when cutting soft metal with pliers to ensure the scrap portion
does not fly off and cause injury. If wire cut under tension then long handled pliers should
be used. Where pliers are used for electrical work they must be fitted with insulated
handle. All pliers should be kept free from dirt and grit and the movable parts should be
lightly lubricated.

Jacks
 Jacks should be marked with rated capacity and must be heavy enough and strong
enough to raise and maintain the load. They should be placed on a firm and solid support
and the load should be positioned on the centre line of the jack.
 Once a load has been raised it must be shored or blocked. The jack should never be
relied upon to hold the raised load in position by itself. Extreme care should be taken
when working under or near a raised load.

15.3 PNEUMATIC TOOLS
General

 An air compressor shall always be under the supervision of a competent person. It
should always be sited in such a place so as to have adequate ventilation. Compressors
shall not be permitted to operate in confined space without the provision of adequate
exhaust ventilation.

 All compressor air hoses shall be of the correct size to fit the tool being used. Any joint in
the hoses shall be made with a proper coupler and secured by safety wire. The hose
length shall be kept as short as possible and placed so as not to be subjected to damage.
 Pneumatic tools require clean air to operate efficiently. In every line feeding a power
tools, there shall be an adequate filter and lubricator.
 During operation all air tools should held firmly to prevent them spinning and jumping.
This pressure should be maintained during the stopping process to prevent injury to
operator’s feet and hands.
A. INDIVIDUAL TOOLS, PRECAUTIONS

 Jack hammer and concrete breakers
The tools bit retaining spring shall always be securely in position to prevent the bit from
dropping out. The bit must be kept sharp.

Ear, eye and foot protection shall be required when working with this type of equipment.
 Rock Drill
It is extremely important that the operator maintains a firm grip with both hands and
stands in a balanced position. Any other methods of using the tools can cause serious
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 Grinding Machine
This tool is probably the most misused of all the portable power tools. Care should
always be taken to ensure that the grinding wheel is free from defects before mounting.
Any defects may cause the wheel s on tools.
Only person who have been instructed in the proper selection and fitting of grinding
wheels should be allowed to install wheel on tools.
The proper size and type of wheel should be fitted to the tool so that the maximum
permissible running speed of the spindle does not exceed the maximum speed is clearly
marked on the case. All wheels shall be fitted with adequate guards.
Floor stand and bench mounted abrasive wheels, used for external grinding shall be
provided with safety guards (protection hoods). The maximum angular exposure of the
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grinding wheel periphery and sides shall be not more than 90 except that when work
requires contact with the wheel below the horizontal plane of the spindle the angular
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exposure shall not exceed 125 in either case the exposure shall begin not more than
65 above the horizontal plane of the spindle. Safety guards shall be strong enough to
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withstand the effect of a brushing wheel.
Floor and bench –mounted grinder shall be provided with work rests, which are rigidly
supported and readily adjustable. Such work rests shall be kept at a distance not to
exceed one-eight inch from the surface of the wheel
All employees using abrasive wheels shall be protected by eye protection equipment.


15.4 ELECTRICALLY OPERATED TOOLS
General
 Before any electrical tools are used a careful check shall be made by the supervisor to
ensure that the supply voltage is within the range marked on the information plate on the
tool. All receptacles outlets on construction sites, which are not a part of the permanent
wiring system, are required 30 m A ELCB as required by UAE EWA regulatory standards
(ELCB: ELCB shall be residual current operated confirming to BS 4293 with continuous
current rating up to and including 125A and tripping current rating of 100mA for main
circuits and 30mA for sub-circuit)

 All electrical power hand tools shall be of the double insulated type or properly grounded.
All electrical tools are hazardous when used damp or wet but with double insulated tools
the moisture coupled with metal dust, carbon dust, etc and form a conductive path from
inside the tool to the surface through the ventilation holes or cracks. Since there is no
ground wire to carry this current away, the user can receive an electric shock. Double
insulated tools, like all electric tools, must be kept dry and should not used without ELCB.
 All tools shall be used with extension cords, which are as short as possible. All extension
cords shall be fitted with three-pin outlet.
 Where it is necessary to make electric splices, these shall be made with proper connecter
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INSPECTIONS, CHECK LISTS

& PROCEDURE AUDITS



A INSPECTIONS

a-1 OVERVIEW
This lecture provides basic understanding of workplace inspections, checklists and procedural
audits. The lecture covers their advantages and disadvantages, and explains how to formulate
one’s own inspection procedure and procedural a udit as part of the approach to accident
prevention.
Workplace inspections: An inspection of a workplace aimed at identifying hazards. The inspection
should be performed with a checklist and be periodically reviewed.

Workplace inspections on their own will not guarantee that a workplace is free from hazards that
may cause injury. They must be used in combination with other occupational safety and health
management systems for good OSH performance.

a-2 PURPOSE OF INSPECTIONS
Inspections are necessary to:

 Identify aspects of the working environment and work tasks that could contribute to
injury/damage and thus allow unacceptable conditions or conduct to be addressed;

 Review workplace standards in accordance with legal and company requirements; and
 Provide a systematic means, for those who are at risk of injury, to help control the
working conditions.

Inspections are an essential element in hazard reduction because issues must be identified,
assessed, fix or reported. In this way hazards are reduced and thus the workplace is safer.
Inspections are only part of the hazard control strategy. They re complemented by:

 Plant and equipment audits;
 Task analysis and introduction of safety procedure;

 Control and monitoring of materials;
 Employee training; and

 Consultative procedures.
a-3 SNAP SHOT APPROACH
Workplace inspections are an “a snap shot” of the processes and procedures occurring at a
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8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks a year can be ineffective particularly if the work
processes are variable. In most workplaces the work varies from day to day and, as a result, this
has an influence on the effectiveness of workplace inspection should be regular and used in
combination with other tools (where applicable) such as:
 Systems audits;

 Job safety analysis;
 Consultative discussions;
 Tool box topics;

 Reviewing accident statistics and trends;
 Systems safety;

 Hazard and operability studies;
 Fault Tree Analysis; and the
a-4 TUNNEL VISION

The purpose of workplace inspections is to identify those hazards to which employees may be
exposed, so that risks can be assessed and controlled where necessary.
Persons conducting inspections can develop “tunnel vision” if the person works in the same area
he/she is inspecting. This phenomenon occurs due to the familiarization of hazards in the
workplace and results in the failure to clearly identify hazards.
Adequate training must be provided to overcome this problem. It may also be good practice for
inspecting to be done by someone from outside the work area.

a-5 RESPONSIBILITIES
Site Manager

 Ensure that an effective, participative inspection process is developed for each work
group/area.

 Participate in the inspections on a regular basis.
 Ensure action plans and the follow-up process are completed.

Middle Managers/Supervisors:
 Ensure that the inspection process is implemented within the respective work group.

 Participate in the development of inspection checklists for each area.
 Participate in inspections and ensure remedial action is prompt.
 Monitor recommended action to ensure resolution.

Employees:
 Participates in inspections and their development and implementation.

 Recommend practical solutions to identify risks.
A6: DEVELOP INSPECTION PROCEDURE
As a minimum, it is recommended that all facilities be inspected at least once a month. Depending
on the risks, the dynamics of the work and the results of inspections and other factors, this may
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need increasing. The inspection should not be by the same person each time but should be done
with the worker safety and health representative. Periodically, say quarterly, the supervisor
should conduct a separate assessment of the inspections.
To be an effective hazard reduction strategy, it is essential that inspections be planned and
systematic. This does not remove responsibility from each employee to be vigilant in recognizing
and correcting issues which they believe may cause harm or damage.

At the completion of each inspection, any deficiencies identified must be noted on the summary
sheet for action. A debriefing should then be conducted with area supervisor, who needs to
resolve how and who will be responsible for rectification and for notifying the safety and health
committee. Any issues that are identified as continuing must be reported to the area manager
and to the occupational safety and health committee.
It is the responsibility of each department to develop with their work teams the most efficient
manner in which such inspections is developed which:
 Defines responsibility;

 Stipulates the frequency of inspections (which should be on a regular basis);
 Gives precedence to consultation with worker safety and health representatives;
 Recommends appropriate corrective action within specified timeframes;
 Sets priorities for corrective action;
 Assigns personnel for corrective action;
 Provides feedback to the safety and health committee;

 Provides feedback to work groups; and
 Has a follow-up or review of corrective action.

B- CHECK LISTS

b-1 DEVELOP INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Formulating a workplace inspections procedure and checklist is a difficult task that requires a lot
of research. Each workplace needs to define an “ultimate” checklist that covers all identified
hazards and details the necessary procedures.

The general sample checklist provided at the end of the lecture satisfies the above criteria but,
because every workplace has unique and different hazards, you must also review the information
in the References and Further Reading section as well as the relevant standards, codes of practice
and legislation.

Key Point:
 It is essential you develop your own inspection procedure and checklist.

b-2 PROBLEMS AND BENEFITS OF CHECKLISTS
Key Point: checklists should cover all potential hazards and therefore all workplaces should
develop their own checklist in line with hazards present and areas where the accidents are
occurring.
The checklist is a widely used instrument and is ideal as a starting point in workplace inspections.
There are numerous checklists provided in occupational safety and health literature and
predominantly there are two different standard rating systems for describing hazards:
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 Yes/no or satisfactory/unsatisfactory; and
 Scale system (poor – good – very good – excellent, or 0-10)
The two rating systems should only be used if there are clear and specific matters to be considered.
These specific matters should relate to occupational safety and health requirements such as
Australian Standards, codes of practice or regulations.
The problems with checklists are as follows:

 Checklists can be too detailed or provide little detail.
 Limited to the knowledge of the user.

 Follow-up action may be hard to detail.
 Checklists may be too general, e.g. a number of machines are to be addressed in one
area but there is only one section in the checklist on plant/equipment.
 Questions may be poorly structured and provide little scope for variation on controls.

 Checklists vary according to the workplace due to different hazards being present, e.g.
checklist for fishing industry may be different to the manufacturing section.
The benefits of a checklist include:

 Systematic way of checking compliance.
 Controls can be instigated immediately.
 Record provided for future/previous audits.

 Compliance with legislation can be easy to check.
B3- USE WORK AREA SPECIFIC CHECKLISTS

Checklists should be developed for each work area. If an incident (either injury, damage or near
miss) is reported, a review of the checklist must be undertaken to ensure that all necessary
aspects are being checked.

A general checklist has been included at the end of this lecture. This should be adapted to the
particular needs of each work area and workgroup. Prior to implementation, all checklists should
be sighted and commented upon by the department manager and the occupational safety and
health specialist.
Checklists must be designed to be as specific as possible and require responses that avoid
judgments not reasonable for the person to make. Checklists should be for functional work areas
and be capable of being completed within 15 minutes.
B4- EXAMPLE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP INSPECTION CHECKLIST
An inspection was made of a maintenance workshop using the following checklist specially
developed for that work area.

 Are the aisles clear of rubbish?
 Are the aisles clear of electrical leads?

 Is the machine adequately guarded?
 Adequate work space?

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 Does the machine have an emergency stop?
 Can the machine’s energy source be isolated and be locked out during repair, cleaning,
and maintenance?
 Is the workplace adequately lit?

 Are workers adequately trained in the safe use of the machine? (requires additional
investigations)

 Is the floor surface regularly clean?
 Is wood dust adequately controlled?

 Are electrical leads in good conditions?
 Are electrical leads tagged and maintained?

 Is the floor surface slip resistant?
 Is the noise exposure likely to exceed the action level?
 Are saw blades used that reduce the amount of noise?

 Are employees wearing hearing protection?
 Are employees wearing respiratory protection?

 Are employees wearing eye protection?
 Are safety signs displayed?

 Is pedestrian access delineated from work areas by white lines?
 Is a push stick used for cutting small pieces of wood?
 Is the height of the table appropriate (1015 mm height) for the operator?

 Is the weight of the object being cut less than 16 kg?
 Is the object being cut more than 50 cm wide?

 Are there emergency procedures to follow in case of an accident or fire?
 Is there an appropriate first aid kit nearby?
 Have the extinguishers been recently serviced?

 Are there adequate directions towards fire exits?






















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ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN




A- Garbage Disposal

a-1 Site Layout Plan: Layout plan with trash bin location is attached.
Separate receptacles
will be provided for:
- Wood
- Cardboard

- Metal
- Dry wall

- Other materials
a-2 Ready mix Concrete
Disposal: Left over will be disposed in a location acceptable to the
master developer.
a-3 Removal of construction waste: Construction waste will be removed
in a timely manner as required.
a-4 Removal of garbage: Skips will be placed near each site office and
dining area and debris will be taken off the site in a daily basis.

B- Pest Control:
b-1 Anti termite treatment will be done before foundation concreting.
After completion, pest control of flats also will be carried out.

C- Spillage:
c-1 Proper care will be taken and necessary instruction will be given to
drivers/ site engineers to avoid spillage of oil, concrete and other
detritus materials.
D- Dust Control:
d-1 Spraying of water by truck or here will be done within the premises
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FIRE PREVENTION PLAN
& PROTECTION


A. SCOPE AND APPLICATION

As required by world standerd the following Fire Prevention Plan has been developed to prevent
or minimize the possibility of a fire emergency.
B- ELEMENTS

b-1 Major Workplace Fire Hazards.
The following is a list of a potential fire hazard within the site and their proper handling and
storage procedures. Enter workplace hazards and procedures here, i.e., hydraulic, lubricating
and other oils used in the site are stored in an area located away from heat and sparks .
b-2 Fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility.
I- Fire extinguishers type, capacity and number as approved by civil defense

2- Portable fire extinguishers will be inspected periodically and Maintained in a good
operating condition .
3- fire extinguishers will be provided on places can be fire ( store-Canteen-office -
other area-) pals on each in multistory at least One point in each floor and fire
extinguishers shall be locate Adjacent to stair ways.
C- Smoking
c-1 Smoking should not be permitted at site and the violators dismiss Site meanwhile separate
smoking area can be provided for the Smokers as on approval from safety man and it will be
outside

D- Singe board
d-1 Fix the warning signet board like ( no smoking-no naked light)
E- Ignition hazards
e-1 electrical warning and equipment for light, or power purposes Will be installed in a compliance
with the requirements of Electrical rules in dubai.
e-2 internal combustion engine powered equipment will be so located that exhausts are well
away from combustible materials
e-3 Sleeping in the site area should not be allowed .
e-4 the generator should be protected by proper cover and surrounding area s should kept
clean in order to avoids fire.
e-5 full attention to be give to the person who is using naked light For their work (like welders-
fabricators ect) to avoid fire.
e-6 Do not use the electrical devises like air conditions continuously to avoid fire due to over
heating the device when not in use.
e-7 In addition, the building is equipped with alarm to warning labour where is the fire part.
e-8 Personnel Responsible for Maintenance of Fire and Emergency Equipment. Enter names
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or position titles
e-9 -Personnel Responsible for Control of Fuel Source Hazards. Fuels are not. used within the
site for production processes. The site heating units are natural gas fired and are inspected
by an outside service if that available in the site and if there is petrol car shift the fuels to the
site it must be protected
General housekeeping is an everyday duty, site cleanliness is stressed to all employees, whether
in the office or on the production floor. There are ‘. /eral workers from the maintenance department
who have as part of their duties, the responsibility for maintaining and cleaning equipment. In
addition, the foremen of the various departments are responsible for their respective areas. Trash,
scrap, and waste are removed during each shift. Each worker is expected to take the last five or ten
minutes of the shift to clean up his/her area. Waste receptacles are located throughout the site.
e-10- Employee Training for Fire Hazards of the Materials and Processes. Employees are to be
trained semi-annually. Training sessions are to be held in the fall and the spring. The fire
safety training sessions will coincide with a review of material safety procedures and the
material safety data sheets. Within a period of two weeks following the training sessions, a
lire drill will be scheduled. The fire drill will be unannounced to the workers ( prior to its
occurrence.
e-11 New Employee Training for Fire Hazards of the Materials and Processes. New employee
training of fire hazards of the materials and processes must be completed with each new
employee prior to the employee beginning his/her duties with in the plant. The supervisor is
responsible for performing the review with the new employee. Under no circumstances should
a new employee be allowed to begin work without training for lire hazards of the materials
and processes.

e-12 A copy of the Fire Prevention Plan will be assigned to the first and second shift foremen with
the intent that it will be available to all workers who wishto review it.
F- EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY AND FIRE PREVENTION PLANS

Emergencies will occur. The effect of the emergency must be controlled by means of a proper pre-
emergency plan. In order to respond to this need, our company has developed the following plan
which all employees are expected to follow in preventing or responding to emergency situations
that we reasonably expect in our workplace.

G- EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
g-1 SCOPE AND APPLICATION. As required by world slander the following Emergency
Action Plan has been developed to ensure employee safety from fire or other
emergencies.
ELEMENTS
g-2 Emergency Escape Procedures. Escape route assignments are posted throughout the
facility. A layout of the facility clearly marked with escape routes is posted in each department.
A copy of the layout is attached to this policy.
g-3 If the alarms sounds or if a supervisor orders the evacuation of the building, remain calm,
walk to the nearest exit and leave the building immediately, after leaving the building, proceed
to the front of the building and meet at insert meeting place. Do not leave the area. Do not
return into the building. Follow your supervisor’s instructions.
In addition to the escape routes; color - coded labels indicate the locations of fire extinguisher
and safety stations: Yellow labels indicate fire extinguisher locations. Green labels indicate
safety stations.
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site processes which would require continued operation during an emergency employees
are expected to leave the plant immediately when an evacuation order is announced. No
provisions are made for employees who remain within the site to perform rescue, medical or
fire fighting duties.
g-5 Accounting of All Employees After an Emergency Evacuation.: Within the first 15 minutes of
each shift, the supervisor is responsible for taking attendance of the workers. The attendance
sheet should remain with the supervisor at all times. In the event of an evacuation, all
employees are instructed to leave the site proceed to the front of the building and meet
across the street.
The daily attendance sheets will be used to account for the workers. In the event that a
worker is absent, the supervisor may at his own discretion, sweep the area for the missing
employee. Employees must not leave the area until instructed to do so by the supervisor.
g-6. Rescue and Medical Duties for Employees. Employees are not expected to perform any
rescue or medical duties. Therefore, there are no provisions for training employees in
these tasks. Municipal emergency medical and fire facilities are used for emergency medical
treatment. Emergency phone numbers are posted at each production area phone. At no
time should an employee be directed to perform Emergency duties which may endanger his
/her life
g-7 Preferred Means of Reporting Fires and Other Emergencies. The preferred means of
reporting fires and other emergencies is by phone. Emergency phone numbers are posted
at each production area phone. In the case of telephone failure, the authorities should be
notified in person.
g-8. Persons to Contact for Further Information. Enter names of contact personnel.
H- ALARM SYSTEM
h-1 Employee Notification of an Emergency. Notification of an emergency or of an evacuation is
communicated to the employees via the plant intercom system. Directions for the use of the
intercom system are as follows: provide instructions
Ask for the attention of the employees. Speak slowly and clearly. Describe the area in which the
emergency is located. Direct the employees to walk out of the plant and meet in the front of the
building across the street.
h-2 Fire Brigade. We do not support a company fire brigade. Employees are not expected to
fight fires, clean up major chemical spills or participate in rescue procedures.
I- EVACUATION FOR VARIOUS EMERGENCIES
i-1 Emergency Action Plan for Fire or Chemical Release. In the event of a fire or a chemical
emergency, our policy is to immediately evacuate all employees from the section of the
building directly affected. Additional evacuation of the building, whether partial or complete,
is left to the discretion of the plant manager or the shift supervisor,
i-2 Evacuated employees must report to the enter reporting location. The supervisor must take
attendance to account for all personnel involved.
i-3 Emergency Action Plan for Electrical Outage. In the event of an electrical outage,
emergency lighting should illuminate the plant. All employees should report to the
lunchroom. All employees should remain in the lunchroom unless the site manager or
supervisor issues new instructions.
J- TRAINING OF PERSONNEL
In order to ensure the safe and orderly emergency evacuation of employees, a sufficient number
of personnel should be trained to assist in emergency procedures. The following personnel
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should be trained in the emergency procedure: enter titles of those employees who will be giving
special training such as Plant Manager; Production Supervisor; Maintenance Supervisor; Material
Handling Personnel.

j-1 Periodic Review of Emergency Plans with Employees. A review of the emergency plans

must be completed when the plan is first developed; whenever the employee’s
responsibilities or designated actions under the plan change; and whenever the plan is
revised.
j-2 Review of Emergency Plans with Employees.: A review of the emergency plans must be
complete with each new employee prior to the employee beginning his/her duties within
the site. The supervisor is responsible for performing the review with new-employees, both
production and office. Under no circumstances should a new employee be allowed to
begin work without safety and evacuation training. A copy of the Emergency Plans will
be located enter location with the intent that it will be available to all workers who wish to
review it.
K- ELECTRICAL SAFETY

AL HABBAI CONTRACTING L.L.C. Site Engineer/ Supervisor will verify and confirm the need
for an electrical permit to carry out activities near live electrical panels and electrical equipment.
Only AL HABBAI CONTRACTING L.L.C electrician will perform any electrical maintenance or
repair work.
1. Any electrical work in hazardous area will be decided and planned by the Supervisor
taking into consideration the hazards, competency of the individuals, tool and equipment
requirements, condition of the weather, etc.

2. ELCB’s (Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers) will be used on all circuits and in extending
power from extension rolls for portable electric power tools.
3. All circuits will be used only for the designated load. No overloading.

4. Water or oil leaks near electrical equipment will be reported immediately to the Supervisor/
Safety Officer.
5. Only approved industrial type three-pin plugs/ connectors will be used on site.

6. As far as possible, only 110 volt of power supply for hand held power tools will be used.
7. A permit or an approval will be obtained from AL HABBAI CONTRACTING L.L.C. when
220v tools to be used.

8. Hot fuses or circuit breakers will be handled with rubber gloves and approved fuse
puller.
9. Any person who comes in contact with live wire or cable and is unable to release his
grasp, others should make no attempt to pull the victim away using bare hands. If possible,
switch off electric power. Use rubber gloves or thick fold of dry cloth on the hand and dry
stick, remove the victim from the supply source.

10. Application of Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is recommended to put out electrical fire.
11. Water should not be used on electrical fire.









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FALL PROTECTION PLAN




Where protection is required,
select fall protection systems appropriate
for given situation.
Use proper construction and installation
of safety systems.
Supervise employees properly.
Train workers in the proper selection, use and maintenance of fall protection
system.


Areas or Activities Where Fall Protection is needed:

 Ramps, runways, and other walkways.
 Excavation.

 Hoist areas.
 Form work and reinforcing steel.

 Leading edge work, unprotected sides and edges.
 Roofing works, pre-cast concrete erection.
 Residential construction and other walking working surfaces.

Fall Protection System:
1. Guardrail Systems.

2. Personal Fall Arrest Systems.
3. Positioning Device Systems.
4. Safety Monitoring Systems.

5. Safety Net System.
6. Warning Line Systems.

Guardrail System:
 The top edge height of top rails must be 42 inches.

 Screen, midribs, mesh, intermediate vertical members must be installed between the top
edge of the guardrail system and walking working surface at least 21 inches.

 A toe-board with minimum 3.5 inches high should be installed all around the platform and
should be capable withstanding a force of at least 50 pounds.

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Personal Fall Arrest System:
 These consist of an anchorage, connectors, and body belt or body harness. It must do the
following:
 Limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 900 pounds when used with a body belt.

 Limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 1800 pounds when used with a body
harness.

 Be rigged so that an employee can neither free fall more than 6 feet nor contact any lower
level.
 To keep at least 3 feet clearance from the ground.

Positioning Device Systems:
 Body belt or harness is to be set up that a worker can free fall no farther than 2 feet.

 Secured to an anchorage capable of supporting 3000 pounds.
Safety Monitoring Systems:
 Used when no other alternative fall protection has been implemented.

 Competent person to monitor the safety of workers.
v The employer shall ensure that the safety monitor is competent in the recognition of fall
hazards.
Safety Net Systems:

 Safety nets must be installed as close as practicable under the walking working surface
and never more than 30 feet below such levels.
Warning Line Systems:

 Flagged are not more than 6 foot intervals with high visibility materials.
 Shall be erected around all sides of roof work areas.
 Warning lines shall be erected around ll sides of roof areas.

 Fall protection systems are deigned to minimize workers. Exposure to fall hazards and to
reduce their risk of injury if they do fall.
























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EXCAVATIONS
& LONE WORKING




A- EXCAVATIONS
1. All excavations of a depth of 4 feet or more require being either shored or sloped back
to prevent collapsed of the sides; the design of shoring or angle of shall be determined
by the Supervisor of the excavating operation and must comply with the requirements
of the Safety Manual.
2. Other factors affecting the required safety measures must also be considered:-

 Where underground cables, pipes etc. are suspected such obstructions must first
be exposed by hand excavation before mechanical excavating commences.
 Mechanical excavators shall not be used within 10 feet of any underground
obstruction.
 A space of 2 feet shall be kept clear of spoil on all sides of the excavator.

 Men shall not be permitted to work where they may be struck by mechanical
excavator.

 Properly constructed walkways with handrails will be provided to cross over
excavations.

 Ladders for entry and exit from excavations shall be provided at intervals not
exceeding 50 feet such ladders must conform to the requirements of section 10 of
this instruction.
 Suitable barriers or edge
markers shall be erected
around all excavations and
where necessary warning
lights shall be provided at night.
 All excavations shall be
backfield as soon as
operationally practicable.
 When back filling is being
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provided to prevent vehicles overrunning the edge.

 No man shall be permitted in the excavation whilst back fill vehicle is approaching
the edge or whilst tipping fill.

 Excavations within any Client facility or near any underground obstruction will require
the issue of a Work Permit before work is commenced. The Supervisor of any such
operation must be familiar with the requirements of the Safety Manual and comply
with them at all times.

B- LONE WORKING

Lone working may be defined as any work activity which is intended to be carried out in
isolation from other workers by an individual or a small team of people. The work activity
should normally last for some time.


Lone working can take place when people / worker:
1- work as individuals at a fixed site
2- are separate from others, e.g. in warehouses or plants
3- work away from their base or at remote locations, e.g. construction workers,
maintenance, repair and cleaning workers
4- work at home
5- work outside normal hours

6- travel as part of their work
AL HABBAI CONTRACTING L.L.C. will insure the safety of lone worker. Providing control
measure such as giving information to the worker, precaution, instruction, sufficient training,
supervision, adequate protective equipment and working permits. Reviewing risk
assessment from time to time to ensure it is enough, liable and effective.
Precaution should take account of normal work and foreseeable emergencies such as fire,
equipment failure, illness and accidents/ incidents occurred.
AL HABBAI CONTRACTING L.L.C. will set limits to what can and cannot be done while
working alone. Ensuring the employees competency in doing the task which dealing with
circumstances which they are new employees or new at the job, unusual or beyond the
scope of training, e.g. when to stop work and seek advice from Supervisor and how to
handle aggression.
Procedures needed to consider in place to monitor lone workers to see they remain safe.
Supervisor must periodically visiting and observing people working alone. Regular contact
with the lone workers. Supervision using either a telephone or radio. Warning device which
operates specific signals from the lone workers to its supervisors. Designated devices to
raise alarm in the event of emergency. Checking of lone worker has returned to their base
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 Ensure That all site vehicles are in good repair.

 Provide roll-over protection for vehicles that are liable to overturn.

 Confirm before start of transport that steering and handbrake of vehicles in
use, work properly.

 Allow only workers who have received proper
training and hold recognized driving licenses
to drive site vehicles.

 Securely retain in position the loads of all site
vehicles.

 Train those working with tipping lorries not
to go beneath the raised body.

 Ensure that only authorized passengers are
riding on site vehicles and then in safe
positions.

 Equip vehicles with a reversing signal where
appropriate.

 Ensure that when vehicles reverse with a load
they are controlled by a trained worker.
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22. 01 In the event of an accident or incident:

a- Take command.
b- Assign the following duties to specific personnel:
 Provide protection to the worker if needed
 Provide First Aid
 Call the necessary Civil Defense Forces

 Fire - (997)
 Ambulance - (998)
 Police - (999)
 Rashid Hospital - (04) 3032240
 Dubai Municipality - 800900
- One person is to stay with the casualty and other person must proceed to the main gate and
wait for emergency vehicles to arrive and escort the vehicles back to the emergency scene.
- After the call has been placed to fire, Ambulance or Police, you must notify Dubai Security
Services by phone (04 884 5470 /04 883 0702 or mobile 050 749 3331) or notify them at the
main gate
- At this time Dubai security service will notify the situation.
- The main gates at circle will be considered the emergency gathering points where the
emergency vehicle will rendezvous on al Khalil Road
- If an aid to the civil power is required for bomb threats, gas leaks, chemical spills or
uncontrolled disaster. Notify DSS, if there is a side wide evacuation DSS will drive through the
site announcing by Bull Horn “Evacuate, Evacuate, Evacuate” and by sounding there vehicle
horn’s three long blast’s
- All trades should proceed to the main gate

22.02 FIRE PRECATUIONS
 Provide the right number and type of fire extinguisher at every site.
 Establish escape routes in case of fire.

 Keep the amount of flammable liquid in actual use to a day’s supply.
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 Keep flammable liquids in safe containers.

 Prohibit smoking while using flammable liquids.
 Store LPG cylinders properly.
 Close the valves of all LPG cylinders when not in use.

 Ensure that no LPG cylinders are located near huts.
 Collect site waste and remove regularly.

DUTY OF CARE
Better house keeping Don’t leaves rubbish lying
Keep all gangways, aisles and stairways clear

Wipe up spilt oil, grease or liquids
Clear up turning, clips or off-cuts.
Use metal containers for oily or greasy rags and waste

Stack goods and materials clear of gangways.
Stow your tools safely when not in use
Keep benches and worktops uncluttered.
Don’t leave loose tools on running machines
Don’t accumulate crap or waste

Ensure that access to fire extinguishers in not obstructed.
Keep all fire doors and exits clear of obstructions.


22.03 CRANES

 Inspect daily every crane (or excavator used as crane) prior to use.
 Ensure that every crane is inspected weekly by a competent person and that ensure that a record
is kept.
 Confirm that there is a test certificate for each crane.
 Maintain every crane regularly.

 Train the Crane Operator and ensure that the age of the operator is over 18.
 Ensure that the rated load capacities for varying radii of the jib, operating speeds and instructions
are displayed and are visible to the operator.
 Make sure that crane cabins are safe, well designed and crane controls are clearly marked.

 Train crane operators and signalers/bandsmen in the use of hand signals and ensure that their
illustrations are displayed on the job site.
 Ensure that every crane is operating on a hard and level base and outriggers are being used
when required.
 Provide a safe means of access to all parts of the crane to which it is necessary to go for
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22. 04 SITE LOGISTICS PLAN

General

Al Habbai Contracting L.L.C will submit a site logistics plan for the activity to M/s. New Dubai
Properties prior to the preconstruction meeting and prior to establishing the site. The site logistics
plan must detail (but not limited) to the B+G+3P+16+R Hotel Building, on plot 345-411, at Burj
Khalifa, Dubai site, access to site concerns, areas of loading, hoisting areas, refuse areas,
crane placement including size of crane and working radius, bus pick-up points for laborers, canteen
areas, security gates, billboard, concrete pumps location, concrete truck discharge points, laboratory,
welfare facilities, etc.
Al Habbai Contracting L.L.C will confine all construction operations and site facilities within the site
boundaries. All work must be performed such that there no hazard/ risk, inconvenience, or
interference to other site activities, or vehicular and pedestrian traffic adjacent to the site.
Signage, lights, markers, notices, warnings, caution, traffic management systems and other such
requirements must be in place at all times in accordance with all relevant authorities and regulations.

In the event of logistical or scheduling conflict between the infrastructure or landscape works, Al
Habbai Contracting L.L.C will attempt to reach an amenable solution to the conflict. It should be
noted however the infrastructure and landscape works shall take priority over all other works. Al
Habbai Contracting L.L.C Project Managers shall be final.














































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