Contents

12.1 HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF PRACTICE FOR CONSTRUCTION THE EXPANSION OF OSMANI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SYLHET (1ST PHASE)，BANGLADESH...................................................... 6
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Legal and Other Requirements .................................................................................................................... 7
SCOPE OF EXPANSION OF OSMANI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SYLHET (1ST PHASE). .................... 7
OBJECTIVE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN. ........................................................................... 7
HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY ........................................................................................................................... 8
Policy Statement of intent ........................................................................................................................... 8
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT ................................................................................ 8
COMMUNICATION OF THE POLICY .................................................................................................................. 9
REVIEW OF THE POLICY.................................................................................................................................... 9
REVISION PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................. 10
ORGANISATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................................ 10
Project Manager (PM) ................................................................................................................................ 11
Deputy Project Manager (DPM)................................................................................................................. 11
Engineering staff ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Technical & Supervisory staff (Technical Officer, Supervisor, General Foreman, Foreman) ..................... 11
Other staff / Worker .................................................................................................................................. 12
Health Safety and Environment Officer (HSEO) ......................................................................................... 12
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING .......................................................................................... 12
Objective .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Training Needs Analysis ............................................................................................................................. 12
Training Program........................................................................................................................................ 14
Monitoring the Effectiveness of Safety Training........................................................................................ 14
Review of the Training Needs .................................................................................................................... 14
Training Record .......................................................................................................................................... 14
On-Site Safety Rules and Regulation.......................................................................................................... 14
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND DETERMINING CONTROLS. ........................................... 15
Foreseeable Hazards and Risks Associated with the Works ...................................................................... 15
RISK ASSESSMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Objective: ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Planning for Risk Assessment..................................................................................................................... 16
Implementation ......................................................................................................................................... 16
The procedures (Step by Step Guide) ........................................................................................................ 16
Risk Evaluation ........................................................................................................................................... 17
 Risk rating definition and Action Plan: ....................................................................................................... 19
Risk assessment Training needs. ................................................................................................................ 19
Risk Register, Monitoring and Review ....................................................................................................... 19
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS .............................................................................................................................. 21
Permit to work system ............................................................................................................................... 21
Definitions: ................................................................................................................................................. 21
Training Requirements:.............................................................................................................................. 22
Method Statement..................................................................................................................................... 23
Site Security and Visitor Policy ................................................................................................................... 23
Personal Protection Program ..................................................................................................................... 25
Identification of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requires for the Project........................................... 25
Head protection - Safety helmet................................................................................................................ 25
Eye protection - Eye goggles .......................................................................................................................... 25
Hearing protection - Ear protector ............................................................................................................ 26
Respiratory protection - Dust Mask ........................................................................................................... 26
Hand Protection - Gloves ........................................................................................................................... 26
Foot Protection – Safety shoes .................................................................................................................. 26
Fall protection –Safety harness.................................................................................................................. 27
Drown protection – Life jacket .................................................................................................................. 27
High visible clothing / Reflective Vest ........................................................................................................ 27
Provision of Personal protective equipment ............................................................................................. 27
Procurement .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Control and Training of Correct use of PPE................................................................................................ 28
Accommodation and maintenance of PPE................................................................................................. 28
ACCIDENTS / INCIDENT REPORTING & INVESTIGATION ................................................................................ 28
Introduction: .............................................................................................................................................. 28
Legal obligations: ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Reporting of Incidents................................................................................................................................ 28
Accidents that to be reported formally shall include: ............................................................................... 28
Dangerous Occurrence that to be reported formally shall include: .......................................................... 29
Reporting Procedures. ............................................................................................................................... 29
LEVELS OF INVESTIGATION ............................................................................................................................ 31
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO INVESTIGATION ...................................................................................................... 31
Accident Statistics & Analysis..................................................................................................................... 32
Record Keeping. ......................................................................................................................................... 32
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ......................................................................................................................... 32
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 32
 OBJECTIVE .................................................................................................................................................. 32
DEFINITION................................................................................................................................................. 32
ARRANGEMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 32
Emergency Evacuation ............................................................................................................................... 33
Coping with Disasters................................................................................................................................. 33
Theft, Fraud, Sabotage ............................................................................................................................... 33
Major/Multiple injuries .............................................................................................................................. 34
OCCUPATIONAL INJURY HANDLING PROCEDURE .......................................................................................... 35
Fire ............................................................................................................................................................. 36
SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK ............................................................................................................................. 36
TRAINING ................................................................................................................................................... 37
First Aid Arrangement ................................................................................................................................ 37
First Aiders ................................................................................................................................................. 38
Appointed Persons ..................................................................................................................................... 38
First Aid Supplies ........................................................................................................................................ 38
First Aid Facilities ....................................................................................................................................... 38
COMMUNICATION, PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION ........................................................................... 39
Arrangements (Participation and consultations) ....................................................................................... 39
Health, Safety and Environmental Management Committee ....................................................................... 40
Objectives: ................................................................................................................................................. 40
Inspection, Performance Measurement and Monitoring and Safety Audit .............................................. 42
Maintenance of Statutory Tests, Examinations and Inspections for Plant and Equipment and Specified
Operations ................................................................................................................................................. 42
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ASSURANCE PROGRAM ......................................................................................... 45
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health .............................................................................................. 45
Dust Control ............................................................................................................................................... 45
Noise Control ............................................................................................................................................. 45
Hygiene &Welfare ...................................................................................................................................... 46
Prevention of Disease and Pest Control .................................................................................................... 47
Heat Stroke ................................................................................................................................................ 47
Symptoms of Heat Stroke .......................................................................................................................... 47
Causes of Heat Stroke ................................................................................................................................ 48
Precautionary measures ............................................................................................................................ 48
EVALUATION, SELECTION AND CONTROL OF SUBCONTRACTOR .................................................................. 48
Evaluation and Selection ............................................................................................................................ 48
Control ....................................................................................................................................................... 48
Disciplinary Actions against Subcontractors .............................................................................................. 49
Process Control Program ............................................................................................................................... 49
Fire Prevention ........................................................................................................................................... 49
WORK IN CONFINED SPACE ........................................................................................................................... 50
Working at Height ...................................................................................................................................... 51
Scaffold & Working Platform ..................................................................................................................... 52
Temporary Access ...................................................................................................................................... 53
Housekeeping ............................................................................................................................................ 53
Falling Object ............................................................................................................................................. 53
Flammable Liquids and Gases ................................................................................................................... 54
Health and Safety in Office ........................................................................................................................ 54
Excavation .................................................................................................................................................. 55
Lifting Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 55
Mechanical Material Handling ................................................................................................................... 56
Temporary Works ...................................................................................................................................... 56
Site Traffic (Temporary Haul Road)............................................................................................................ 56
Site Transport (Site Vehicles) ..................................................................................................................... 57
Temporary Electrical Installation ............................................................................................................... 57
Electrical Arc Welding ................................................................................................................................ 58
Compressed Air Tool .................................................................................................................................. 58
Portable Tool .............................................................................................................................................. 59
Mechanical Plant and Equipment .............................................................................................................. 59
Woodworking Machinery .......................................................................................................................... 59
Abrasive Wheel .......................................................................................................................................... 59
Use of Chemicals / Hazardous Substances ................................................................................................ 60
Roadwork / Work adjacent to Live Carriageway ....................................................................................... 60
Goods / Materials delivery on site (including heavy construction plant) .................................................. 61
Appendix 1: CHEC Health and Safety Policy Statement ................................................................................. 62
Appendix II: CHEC Environmental Management System Certificate ............................................................. 63
Appendix III .................................................................................................................................................... 64
Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................ 64
 LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES

I. World Class Safety Program

II. Training Target Group
III. Hierarchy of Safety Control
IV. Quantitative Measure of Consequence of Impact
V. Quantitative Measures of Likelihood
VI. Quantitative Risk Rating Matrix-Level of Risk
VII. Risk Register Performa
VIII. Warning Procedure
IX. Incident Reporting Procedure
X. Occupational Injury Handling Procedure
XI. Lifting Appliance/Lifting Gears/ Boiling and Pressure Uses
XII. Performance Measurement & Monitor

LIST OF APPENDIX

I. CHEC Health & Safety Policy Statement

II. CHEC Environmental Management System Certificate
III. Terms and Definition
 12.1 HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF PRACTICE FOR CONSTRUCTION
THE EXPANSION OF OSMANI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SYLHET
(1ST PHASE)

INTRODUCTION

This document prepared and submitting for Employers review and Subject to Employers consent, this document
will be the Approved Health and Safety Code of Practice Carrying out the structure and finishing works of the
EXPANSION OF OSMANI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SYLHET (1ST PHASE)，BANGLADESH.

Scope of Occupational Health and safety plan (OHSP) to define and establish Occupational Health and Safety
Management System (HSMS) within the site of Construction and Completion of Carrying out the structure and
finishing works of the EXPANSION OF OSMANI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SYLHET (1ST PHASE)，
BANGLADESH. Principals and Concepts which adopted of HSMS which adapted to this OHSP as illustrated in
figure 1.

Figuer-01

Success of this OHSP is entirely depend on

Figure 1
 Communication, coordination and commitment of all employees and subcontractors.
 Setting up realistic management targets
 Employing competent employees and subcontractors.
 Cooperation of all levels of employees including subcontractors
As specified requirement given in contract document, this OHSP fulfilling the requirements of OSHAS
18001:2007

China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as “the contractor) reserve all rights for
periodic review, to conduct any revisions, additions or omission of any part of this plan which deemed necessary
for continues improvement of OH&S performance within the organization. Such revisions will be submitted to
Engineer or review and consent as applicable to employer’s contract requirement.

Legal and Other Requirements

 This OHSP complies with the Legal and other requirements that relate to occupational health and safety
and Works include but not limited to the following:
 Contractual requirements laid by the Employer
 Safety Manual of the China Harbour Engineering Company Limited

SCOPE OF THE EXPANSION OF OSMANI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,

SYLHET (1ST PHASE),BANGLADESH.

The proposed Contract consists of the Carrying out the structure and finishing works of the
EXPANSION OF OSMANI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SYLHET (1ST PHASE)，BANGLADESH.
Namely,

I. Earthworks
II. Foundation
III. Structural Works
IV. Architectural Works
V. Steel Works
VI. Roofing work
VII. Façade Works
VIII. Internal Wall And Partitions
IX. Doors & Windows
X. Floor, Wall and Ceiling Finishes
XI. Sanitary Works
XII. External Works
XIII. Builders Works
XIV. MEP Works

OBJECTIVE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN.

Objective of Occupational Health and safety (plan is to define. Establish and maintain:

 Occupational Health & safety policy

 Hazards identification, risk assessments and determining controls
 Legal and other requirements associated with said project works
 Objectives and programs
 Implementation and operation
 Competence, training and awareness
 Communication, participation and consultations with all levels of employees
 Documentation procedure
 Operational controls
 Emergency preparedness and response
  Performance measurements and monitoring
 Evaluation of compliance
 Incident investigation, Nonconformity, corrective actions and preventive actions
 Audits and inspections
 Management Review

HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

Policy Statement of intent

In conducting its business, China harbor Engineering Company shall regard the following principals as
fundamentals; in its approach to all commercial activities and behavior, including capital investments

 CHEC recognizes its corporate responsibility to ensure that everything that is reasonably practicable is carried
out to ensure the health, safety welfare of all employees, subcontractor and general public who may be affected
by the activities of the company.

 It’s intended that Health, Safety and Welfare shall rank equally with other strategic objectives of the company
such as profitable excellence in all disciplines.
 CHEC is committed to achieving significant and major improvements in occupational health and safety
awareness and performance. Thus management will ensure continual improvements plans are in place and active
to uplift OHS and Environment standards.

 The company will therefore continually strive to achieve and maintain best international standards of health and
safety considering comply with Local legislation as minimum requirement.

 Management shall provide framework for setting and reviewing OHS &E objectives with the aim of OHS
performance are within the set targets.

 Shall ensure that OHS procedures and practices are documented and available for employees and interested
parties for information.

 The provision and maintenance of health safety and welfare culture is a management function, and all levels of
management are to ensure that all that all that is reasonably practicable is to done to prevent personal injuries
and asset losses as result of the company’s activities.

 The success of the company safety policy is totally dependent on the co-operation and communication of all
employees including subcontractors. At every opportunity, therefore all employees including subcontractors
shall be reminded of their duties and obligations.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT - THE CONSTRUCTION AND
COMPLETION OF EXPANSION OF OSMANI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SYLHET (1ST
PHASE)，BANGLADESH.

We, the project executives of China Harbour Engineering Company are committed to safety and
ensure that all its activities and operations are undertaken in safe and efficient manner with minimum
foreseeable risk to employees, to environment and general public.
Therefore, we expect all managers and engineers to ensure;
  Local legislation & relevant statutory requirements are met to best practices.

 To provide adequate resources to maintain OHS standards equal to other business objectives.

 To ensure through the process of risk assessment and guided by Project occupational health and
safety plan, that everything reasonably practicable is done to safeguard the Health, safety and
welfare of all employees and any other person who may be affected by the activities of project.

 All reasonably practicable measures are in place to manage contingencies.

 Continues improvement plans are in place to uplift OHS and environment standards.

 To provide adequate training and information to its employees and contractors.

Equally We expect employees to Co-operate with the company by;

 Taking care of their own health and safety and that of others.

 Correctly using all items of work equipment including machine guards and personal protective
equipment.

 Reporting hazards and defects.

 Not to misuse or interfere with anything provided for safety.

For and on behalf of China Harbour Engineering Company Limited

______________________________
Project Manager
Date:

COMMUNICATION OF THE POLICY

The safety policy will be communicated to all employees through the following:

Site Specific Induction Training. Site induction training shall be carried out for all employees
prior to resume their normal duties. Specific format (refer to appendix 1) shall be used and
employee shall sign at the end of induction training.

Display on notice board. Safety policy statement shall be displayed at all offices of the project
including at the entrance of each work site. Where necessary, policy statement shall display in
local languages and Chinese.

For subcontractors, policy shall be explained in daily toolbox meetings to ensure that they
understand the policy.

REVIEW OF THE POLICY

 The safety policy will be reviewed in regular intervals in order to ensure that the policy is adequate and suitable
for the nature of business and updated with local and governmental legislations.

 Health, Safety and Environment manager is responsible for revision and update of Health safety and
environment policy.
  Revision may be required if the suitability and effectiveness of the policy is considered inadequate, or

o At a yearly interval;

o Change of applicable legislation and/or societal expectations;

o change of the business nature and major OHS risks of the Company

REVISION PROCEDURES
While revision of the policy is considered necessary, the following procedures shall be adopted:
(revision process flow chart given in figure 2)

Policy Change required

Health, safety and Environment

Manager prepare a draft revision

Draft policy shall be discussed in

Site Safety and Enviorement
management comitee Meeting

Revission suitable
and adequate?

Issue revised policy to Project

manager for approval

Issue revised Pilicy to Employers

representative for review and
consent

Revission suitable
and adequate?

Commiunicate revised policy to all

employees and subcontracctors
within two weeks

End

ORGANISATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serious legal consequences, both criminal and civil, can result from failure to maintain proper safety standards.
Unless responsibilities and accountabilities are clearly defined, injuries, damages and losses will continue. Proper
control can only be achieved when Contractor has fulfilled his allocated responsibilities as normal daily practice
and are made accountable for his own safe working efficiency.
The organization chart marked as figure 4 is to define the safety management structure, authorities and reporting
system of the Contractor. With growth of site activities, Project Manager shall ensure Health, safety and
Environment management structure periodically reviewed for adequacy and suitability.

Detailed organizational responsibilities and accountabilities of key personal as follows.

Project Manager (PM)

Project manager accountable to CHEC Management board via General Manager and responsible for overall
management of occupational health, safety and welfare of all employees and any person affected by the activities
of the company which includes following;

 To ensure site performance are met with the OHS objectives and key performance indicators are
reviewed monthly basis.
 To delegate OHS responsibilities and authorities
 Adequate resources to ensure that HSE staff are trained and competent.
 To ensure adequate resources are provided to ensure OHS plans and targets are met within time lines
given.
 To chair health, safety and environment management committee meeting.
 To ensure work methods and designs are complied with relevant OHS requirements.
 To select suitable subcontractors and ensure their continued abilities and suitability.

Deputy Project Manager (DPM)

Is accountable to the Deputy Project Manager and responsible for;

 To ensure site practices are complied with the Company Health and Safety Policy, Project Safety Plan
and other OHS requirements.
 Coordinate and co-operate with the HSE department to discuss and resolve safety problems arising from
subcontractors and site operations.
 To co-ordinate safety activities between main contractors, subcontractors and other individual contractors
who may be working on the same site.
 Preparing / reviewing method statements and/or temporary works design in conjunction with HSE
department.
 Organizing the site to enable works to proceed without risk to persons or damage to properties and
environment.
 Influence and controlling subcontractors’ OHS performance.
 Releasing staff as appropriate, to attend safety training courses.

Engineering staff
Is accountable to the Construction Manager and responsible for;

 To follow and implement of the Project Safety Plan.

 Ensure that PPE protocols are met at every time
 To plan and maintain the site in a tidy and safe conditions
 Preparing method statement and /or risk assessment for the works being managed.
 Giving adequate instructions on working procedures / practices to all supervisory staff, operatives,
subcontractors, especially apprentices and trainee, make sure none of them are exposed to risks.
 To ensure works are carrying out according to the approved method statement and risk assessment.
 Co-operating with HSE department to promote site safety and act on their recommendations.

Technical & Supervisory staff (Technical Officer, Supervisor, General Foreman, Foreman)
Is accountable to the Construction Manager and responsible for;
  Supervising of site activities, ensure all activities under their supervision are carried out safely.
 Incorporating safety instructions in routine orders ensure works are carried out safely.
 Supervising workers to observe OHS rules and regulations.
 Restraining workers from taking risks and discourage horseplay.
 To ensure all workers have received appropriate safety training before they are allowed to work.
 To ensure plant, machinery and equipment are complied with legal and other requirements.
 To ensure workers are using personal protective equipment properly.
 Assist the DPM / Safety Officer to deal with emergency situations promptly.
 Reporting incidents, accidents, emergency situations, defects, unsafe acts and unsafe conditions to the
DPM and Safety Officer.
 Co-operating with the Safety Officer / Safety Supervisor, taking corrective actions to improve site safety.

Other staff / Worker

 Taking reasonably practical care for the health and safety of him/her and of others who may be affected
by his/her acts or omissions at work.
 Co-operating with his/her superior and safety personnel and supervisor, to enable them to comply with or
to perform duties and responsibilities for securing OHS at work.
 Observe OHS rules and regulations at every time.
 Correctly use and conserve tools and equipment.
 Correctly use of personal protective equipment as prescribe and taking care of personal protective
equipment issued to him/ her.
 Refrain from acting foolhardy or reckless manner.
 Reporting defects of plant, tools and equipment, unsafe conditions or accident to Supervisor or Safety Officer.

Health Safety and Environment Officer (HSEO)

Is accountable to Project manager and responsible for;

 Advising the project management through Health, safety and environment Management Committee on
the overall performance of site safety objectives.
 Review and recommending revisions to company safety policy in keeping increased awareness and
improving safety standards within the company.
 Compiling and amending Company safety manual and ensuring it updated with relevant legislations.
 Advising Deputy Project Managers and Construction Managers on all aspects of safety.
 Working closely with engineers and Construction Managers to establish and maintain safe working
practice.
 Review method statements in line with OHS plan requirements and advice construction managers on risk
assessments.
 Develop, Implement and maintain Health and safety database including accident reporting and behaviour
safety observations.
 Develop and implement OHS & E auditing programme and ensure that audit schedule are completed within given
time lines.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING

Objective
In order to enhance employees’ safety awareness and knowledge in accident prevention, adequate and appropriate
safety training shall be provided to all employees including subcontractors’ employees.

Training Needs Analysis

Based on the nature and scope of the Works and relevant requirements, the safety training needs of this Contract
are identified as follows:
Target group 1: All site personnel (including new and transferred employees)

Course Title Site Specific Induction Training

Objective To provide safety information, rules and procedures specific to the Site
Frequency - To be provided within 2 days of their arrival on the Site
- Refresh once every six months
Syllabus - Introduction of the project/ Safety Policy/ emergency Procedures/ Legal
and Contractual requirement / Using of PPE
Course Provider Safety Officer or competent trainers who have received training on safety
training techniques organized by approved training organizations

Target group 2: All Workers

Course Title Toolbox Talk

Objective To provide job related briefing and updated safety information. To collect
feedback.
Syllabus Job relevant / specific safety topics. The contents of the toolbox talk will be
to a standard approved of the Employers Representative.
Duration 10-15 minutes
Frequency Bi-weekly
Course Provider Safety Officer or competent trainers who have received training on safety
training techniques by approved training organizations

Target group 3:
Skilled Workers of specific trades (Painter and Decorator, Carpenter, Building

Target group 4: Management Staff (Project Manager, Superintendent and Engineer)

Course Title Occupational Safety and Health Management, and
Basic Accident Prevention
Objective To provide safety management principles to management staff
Frequency One-off

Target group 5: Supervisory Staff (Foreman, Safety Supervisor)

Course Title Construction Safety Supervisory

Objective To provide supervisory staff with general safety supervision techniques
Syllabus External training program
Frequency One-off

Target group 6:
Statutory specified Competent Operators (Crane Operator, Load shifting Machinery Operator, Abrasive
Wheel Mounter, Gases Welder, Electrician, Scaffolder, Confined Space Worker, First Aider Cartridge-
operated Tool Operator, Diver, Shipboard Crane Operator)

Course Title Relevant Competence Training

Objective - To provide trade specific training to the specified tradesmen
- To fulfil relevant statutory requirements
Syllabus External training program
Frequency Not Specify
Course Provider Organizations that recognized by the Labour Department
Training Program

According to the forthcoming progress of the Site, each month the Safety Officer will make a survey to identify
the training needs and the topic for development of the safety training program. He will prepare a proposed
training program to be provided in the next month. The training program will contain proposed topics, dates and
target participants. The Safety Officer will arrange safety trainings according to the approved training program
and review and report the training progress in the monthly safety report.

Monitoring the Effectiveness of Safety Training

After provision of safety training, a monitoring system shall be established to monitor the effectiveness of the
training. The means of monitoring may include the following:
a. Post Training Evaluation
· Apply evaluation questions to test the understanding of the trainees
b. Post Training Observation
· Observe the workers’ performance through routine inspections

Review of the Training Needs

In order to ensure that suitable and adequate trainings are provided, the Safety Officer will review the training
needs at a monthly interval, and where:
· Statutory or other requirements is changed,
· Major work process / function is changed,
· Apply new plant, machinery, and material or construction method
· Serious incident or repeated near miss had occurred.

Training Record

 All the training records will be kept and maintained in the site office properly. The Safety Officer will
prepare a training summary with the monthly safety report to summarize the training conducted in each
month.

 Attendance records, certified by the Safety Officer, on Site Specific Induction Training and Toolbox
Talks will be kept for the checking of the Engineer’s Representative.

 The Contractor shall prepare and submit a summary of workers who have successfully completed the
Trade Specific Advanced Safety Training.

On-Site Safety Rules and Regulation

 Following Safety rules shall be considered as Golden rules of the site. And it’s the minimum requirement
of any person entering to site either for service, work or visit.

 Site golden rules template given below shall be displayed at the entrance of the site.

 All employees, Subcontractors and visitors shall consider that Following Site Rules are the minimum
requirement and failure to follow Site Golden rules of safety may result in disciplinary actions and / or
instant dismissal from the site.
 Demolition Worker, Plumber, Bar Bender and Fixer Scaffolder, Working Platform Installer, Worker for
external wall installation, Plasterer, Tiler, Rigger, Lift Mechanic)
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND DETERMINING CONTROLS.

Foreseeable Hazards and Risks Associated with the Works

An analysis has been undertaken to identify the major hazards and risks of the Works. Following are the generic
list of hazards but not limited to;
 Fire
 Work in Confined Space
 Working at Height
 Working on Scaffold, Working Platform& mechanically elevated work platforms
(MEWP)
 Temporary Access
 Housekeeping issues
 Falling Object
 Public Safety
 Flammable Liquids and Gases
 Office safety
 Excavation
 Lifting Operation
 Mechanical Material Handling
 Temporary Works
 Site Traffic (Temporary Haul Road)
 Site Transport (Site Vehicle)
 Temporary Electrical Installations
 Compressed Air Tool
 Portable Tool
 Mechanical Plant and Equipment
 Woodworking Machinery
 Abrasive Wheel
 Uses of Chemicals / Hazardous Substance
 Roadwork / Work adjacent to live carriageway
 Ground Investigation
 Sewerage and Drainage Work
 Materials delivery on site (including heavy construction plant)
 Protection against Lightning
 Manual handling
RISK ASSESSMENT

Objective:

Risk assessment is the process by which we step back to look at our activities to try and see what it is about
them, if anything, that has the ability to cause harm (the hazards). If hazards are identified, we then decide what
reasonable steps we can take to prevent injuries being caused. Steps are reasonable if they are equal to the
likelihood that injury will actually occur (the risk). A risk assessment is more than a safety inspection. A safety
inspection is generally an observation of the workplace to see that equipment is in good repair and that

Conditions in the area are safe. A risk assessment is a study of the work activity. Not all hazards can be seen
during a safety inspection because, sometimes, the dangers do not even exist until the man, the materials and the
machine are working together. is why we talk about activity specific risk assessments.

The objective of risk assessment is to identify potential hazards associated with the construction activities,
evaluate the degree of risk by quantitative assessment of the “likelihood” and “consequence” and determine
corresponding control measures required.

Planning for Risk Assessment

Ultimately Project Manager and his delegate, Deputy Project Managers are responsible for ensuring the health,
safety and welfare of their employees including subcontractors and suppliers. It follows therefore that they are
responsible for ensuring that all activities in which their employees and others are engaged are assessed for risks
to health and safety and that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or control such risks.

Risk assessment is the first and major step of risk management and therefore Risk assessment shall have initiated
at preparation of Method Statement for critical works.

Following the master programme of project, Construction Manager shall make sufficient notice to Risk Assessors
providing Scope of work, Methodology, and time line for such work commenced.

Such details will go on Annual Risk Assessment Plan and will review at Site Safety Management Committee
(SSMC) and the Site Safety Management Committee shall review the upcoming two months’ program at the
monthly committees’ meetings, to identify and maintain a program for conducting and reviewing risk
assessments.

Implementation

Whilst the program of risk assessment is identified as above mentioned, Construction Manager shall appoint a
committee of risk Assessors who are competent to understand technical and Safety aspect of such works. The
Committee shall comprise of;
1. Competent Engineer
2. Safety Officer
3. Specialist subcontractor or the person who actually carrying out the work.

The procedures (Step by Step Guide)

 Look at whole task and break down the identified works into significant tasks or activities
(Work Breakdown structure)

 Identify potential hazards for each of the task or activity.

 Evaluate the risk level arising from each hazard based on the likelihood of occurrence and
consequence of the harm by the Risk Matrix.
  Determine control measures (Risk mitigation Plan) to eliminate the hazards or to further
reduce the risk level.

 Identify Risk Controllers (Who are responsible to implement risk mitigation Plan)

 Record The Risk assessment using the template provided in Appendix 1. Once recording
completed, forward to HSE Manager and Deputy Project Manager for consent and
endorsement.

 Communicate the risk assessment report to the identified Risk Controllers, relevant
subcontractors and concerned parties.

 Implement the control measures according to the risk assessment report.

 The Safety Officer shall carry out periodical inspections at worksite to ensure the risk
control measures are being implemented properly.

Risk Evaluation
Risk evaluation shall cover a systematic examination of the likelihood and consequences to people, Environment
and property involved. Appropriate risk control measures shall then be developed to mitigate the risks. When
deciding the control measures, HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS shall be followed.

HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS

Eliminate or Remove the hazard

Make changes so that the hazard is removed completely.

Effectiveness of controls

Reduce or Deal with the hazard at source

If the hazard cannot be removed, make changes so that it no longer

causes injury

Isolate or provide fixed guarding

Separate the hazard from man by installing fix guarding or fencing.

Contain or provide other guarding

Contained the hazard to limited area by providing other guard or

protection method.

Provide personal protective equipment (PPE).

Use of PPE shall be considered as last time of defence against the risk
associated with the work.

Provide information and training.

Risk Matrix

In order to quantitatively rank the identified risks, a risk matrix approach shall be utilized. The matrix shall be
developed and adopted for the Project based on the range of possible consequences and respective likelihood’s.

Risk definition and classification are given in Table a below. Table b show the quantitative or descriptive scales
for likelihood and consequences, whereas Table c is a risk assessment matrix in which risks are assigned to
priority classes by combining their likelihood and consequence. These tables shall be further tailored at later stage
for the risk evaluation process.
Table a: Quantitative Measures of Consequence or Impact

Level Descriptor Example detail description

Catastrophic Death, toxic release off-site with detrimental effect, huge

5 financial loss

Major Extensive injuries, loss of production capability, off-site

release with no detrimental effects, major financial
4 loss

Moderate Medical treatment required, on-site release contained with

3 outside assistance, high financial loss

Minor First aid treatment, on-site release immediately contained,

2 medium financial loss

Insignificant No injuries, low financial loss

1

Table b: Quantitative Measures of Likelihood

Level Descriptor Description

Almost Is expected to occur in most circumstances

5
certain

Will probably occur in most circumstances

4 Likely

Might occur at some time

3 Possible

2 Unlikely Could occur at some time

 1 Rare May occur only in exceptional circumstances

Table c: Quantitative Risk Rating Matrix – Level of Risk

Consequences
Catastrophic Major Moderate Minor Insignificant
Likelihood
5 4 3 2 1

5 (Almost 25 20 15 10 5
certain)

4(Likely) 20 16 12 8 4

3 (Moderate) 15 12 9 6 3

2 (Unlikely) 10 8 6 4 2

Risk rating definition and Action Plan:

Risk rating 15 to 25 : Extreme Risk, immediate action required. Stop work

and review the method of work

Risk rating 05 to12 : High Risk, senior management attention needed

Risk rating 03 & 04 : Moderate Risk, management responsibility must be

specified

Risk rating 01 & 02 : Low Risk, manage by routine procedures

Risk assessment Training needs.

Following categories of Employees or subcontractors shall undergo Risk assessment training. HSE
Manager and Safety Officers will conduct the Risk assessment training.

- All managers
- All engineers
-Supervisors and foremen
- Specialised Subcontractors

Risk Register, Monitoring and Review

A register of the developed risk assessments should be prepared and the records of risk assessments should be
properly maintained and regularly reviewed. However, particular review for the risk assessment is required in case
of:
 - Significantchange of the work method;
- Application of new technology, plant, equipment or material;
- Any serious incident occurred;
- Change in applicable Legislation;
- Receipt of Summons, Suspension Notice or Improvement Notice;
- Any other reasons to suspect that the original assessment is no longer - valid or
could be improved.

Risk Register Performa for Construction and Completion of EXPANSION OF OSMANI

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SYLHET (1ST PHASE)，BANGLADESH
Original Risk Residual Risk
Item

Classification
Likelihood Classification

Consequences

Risk Level

Likelihood

Consequences

Risk Level
Activity and hazard
Proposed Mitigation Mitigation
(consider the Worst
Measures Control Unit
Credible Scenarios)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS

Permit to work system

The objective:
Permit to work system is to ensure that highly dangerous nature of works carried out with strict controls so that
potential risks are identified and mitigated to ensure such works carried out safely.

Introduction:
Some works are so dangerous that absence of necessary controls could lead to catastrophic consequences.
Therefore, the Company wants competent & responsible person to check, every time the work is done, that the
correct precautions are going to be taken. To enable Managers to know when the job is being carried out,
the company has banned carrying out certain dangerous jobs without a Permit to work.

Permit to work (PTW) is a written permit giving authority to carry out such work activities. A PTW is part of
a safe system of work and it is required whenever the work to be carried out is sufficiently hazardous to
require strict control.

The principles governing a successful PTW system are as follows:

- Ideally they are restricted for use on particularly hazardous jobs and as such a high
level of importance is always attached to them which would not be the case if they were in
common use for routine work;

- The hazardous nature of the work is such that only a small number of selected
persons are authorized to issue PTWs; and

- The hazards are so great that it is not enough for the authorized person issuing the
permit to trust that proper precautions will be followed, he must physically check.

List of task which require permit to work

Permit-to-work system to be implemented under this Contract shall include but not limited to:

 Entry into Confined Space

 Working at Height
 Any excavation deep than 1.2 m from ground level
 Area or operation liable to release of flammable or toxic liquid or gas, etc.
 Slips & tips on the floor

Definitions:
Authorized Person

 An Authorized person defined a, A Senior Person who has the competence to determine whether the
precautions that have been selected are adequate.
 ‘Authorized persons’ are designated for their expertise on certain specialist activities and as such may
not have direct line responsibility for the work being done.
 The hazardous nature of the work is such that the ‘Authorized Person’ always physically checks and
verifies on site that the assessment is adequate and that the precautions that should be in place are in
place.
Responsible Person

 The Responsible Person is usually the Foreman, Engineer or Supervisor with direct line responsibility
for the work and he must;
 Fully understand the job to be carried out
 Assess the risk and select reasonable precautions
 Ensure that all operators understand how the job is to be carried out [Brief the people involved]
 Ensure that the job is carried out as authorized [Supervision]
 Supervise extensions and handing back.

Procedure (Step by Step Guide)

 The Responsible person in charge of the work shall initiate the application of permit-to-work prior
work commencement.
 The Responsible person shall access the works for foreseeable risk and ensure all safety precautions
are taken and relevant information are recorded onto the permit-to-work, then submit the permit-to-
work for authorization.
 He must ensure that such works referred to method statement and relevant risk mitigation plans are
satisfied prior to submit PTW for authorization. He shall keep informed of Safety officer on site prior
to work commenced so that safety officer can review the PTW for suitability and adequacy.

 The Responsible person shall submit the PTW to Engineer in-charge of such works, The Manager or
Construction Manager for authorization.

 The authorized person shall visit the worksite and ensure all risks involved with such work identified;
precautions are in place prior to authorize PTW.

 The responsible Person shall brief the people involved of the hazards and precautions. All workmen
who are actually carrying out the job shall sign on PTW document stating that they understand the
works;
 Informed of hazards and precautions shall be taken prior to commencing the work.

 Responsible Person shall provide supervision and monitoring for works mention in PTW and shall not
vacate the workplace until the job is completed.

 Any deviations from scope, timing, People engaged, Location or work method shall be reevaluated
and Safety officer shall be informed.

 The Responsible Person shall ensure, upon work completion, all personnel are evacuated from the
controlled area and all sources of energy are clear.

 Upon completion of work, The Responsible Person shall sign-off the PTW and handed over to Safety
Officer of verification.

 Any PTW involved with Hot Work shall be subject to Fire Watch. Safety officer and the Responsible
Person must visit the work area ½ hour later from the work completion time and ensure no fire or
smoldering materials which can cause fire in later stage.

 Safety office is responsible for record keeping of Completed Permit-To-Work forms for a period of 02
(Two) years for audits by internal and external parties.

Training Requirements:
  All workmen involved in PTW activities shall undergo PTW awareness training as part of
Site Safety induction. Safety officer is responsible for delivery and recordkeeping of PTW
awareness training.

 All Managers, Engineers, supervisors and Foremen shall undergo PTW training. HSE
manager is responsible for PTW procedure training for Management and supervisory
category.

Method Statement

 An effective, safe and reliable construction method is required during the design and construction of the
works. The DPM, Engineers and/or subcontractor shall be responsible for identifying and preparing
Method Statements for critical works specifically detailing:

 how it is intended to carry out the work activities and their sequences;

 what major plant and equipment and human resources are to be used; and

 Safety precaution measures to be taken to minimize the risks.

 Risk Assessment shall be developed base on the relevant method statement. The Risk Assessment
incorporate into the Method Statement shall be submitted to the ER for approval and communicated to
the relevant parties, such as relevant subcontractors and/or work team’s prior commencement of the
work.

 Usually method Statements are prepared well in advance prior to actual work commence. Therefore, at the
time of commencing actual works, Risk assessment (Risk register for said method Statement) shall be
reviewed and sub risk registers shall be developed and communicated to all concern parties.

Site Security and Visitor Policy

 To assure the safety of all visitors, Construction and Completion of Carrying out the
structure and finishing works of the Retail/Commercial area of EXPANSION OF OSMANI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SYLHET (1ST PHASE)，BANGLADESH. Site shall be out
of bound for all visitors.

o Any Person other than the list given below shall be considered as visitors.
o Managers, Staff & workmen of Construction and Completion of Carrying out the
EXPANSION OF OSMANI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SYLHET (1ST PHASE) ，
BANGLADESH.issued with CHEC ID cards
 Sub-contractors hired under CHEC who are issued with CHEC sub-contractor identification cards

 Any other person wishes to enter in to site for work or visit shall report to security gate.

 Security Guard or Office in charge shall record following details of visitors and briefed of Site safety
rules prior to permitting entry to site.
- Name of the visitor
- Contact Number (Mobile Number)
- Time Entry
- Purpose of Visit
- Signature of the Visitor

 Visitors shall put on suitable personal protective equipment during the site visit, observe the site
safety rules and instructions given by site staff
  At the time of said visitors leaving the site, they shall report to security gate and record exit time.

 No visitor vehicles allowed on site. All visitors’ vehicles shall park at car park at security
entrance.
 All the site visits shall be under escort of appropriate site staff.
Plant and Equipment

 The Contractor shall ensure that plant and equipment being used on the Site is safe for use and
maintained in compliance with statutory and/or relevant requirements. Guidelines for selection of plant
and equipment are developed as following:

 The design of the plant /equipment should be suitable for the environment, such as the workplace where
the activities are carried out and the weather there of.

 The design of the plant /equipment shall comply with the relevant statutory requirements and/or any
specific requirement stated in the Contract.

 The plant /equipment should be better than other products of the similar model in terms of degree of
safety, environmental friendly, efficiency, reliability, endurance and convenience etc., where appropriate.

 The conditions of the plant /equipment should be in safe and good working order.

Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs

 Smoking is prohibited within the site premises. Smoking shed will be supplied at site entrance for the use of
smokers.

 No person shall perform task while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

 No person is allowed to use, possess, distribute or sell alcohol beverages or dangerous drugs on the Site.

 Any person who is found under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be removed from the Site
IMMEDIATELY.

Disciplinary Actions against Individual

 For strengthening the control of individual’s safety performance, the Project manager shall implement
disciplinary actions against the site personnel who fail to observe safety rules. Disciplinary actions shall
include:

1. Issue a verbal warning to whom has minor malpractice;

2. Issue a written warning to whom has repeatedly or serious malpractice;

3. Dismiss some personnel who has repeatedly or serious malpractice (may without
prior warning);

4. Once some personnel are dismissed, he/she shall not be re-employed in this project;

5. Reflect the poor safety performance in the annual staff appraisal (applicable for direct
staff only, which could affect the promotion opportunity of them)
Such procedure will applicable for all working within the site as illustrated below.

Offence 1st out 2nd Out 3rd out

Smoking within the site Immediate
dismissal
Violence against employees or Immediate
Subcontractors dismissal
Not Wearing Helmet, Hi-visibility Jacket Written warning Immediate
& Safety shoes dismissal
Over speeding on site Written warning Immediate
dismissal
Not Wearing safety harness while Immediate
working above 2 meters or above the dismissal
edge of water
Use of intoxicated drugs or alcohol at Immediate
work dismissal
Reckless behaviour at work Verbal warning written warning dismissal
Not carrying out Pre-Operational Checks Verbal warning written warning dismissal
Obstructing or wilful damages to fire Written warning Immediate
safety equipment dismissal
Steeling or theft of company property Immediate
dismissal

P.S. Arrangement for disciplinary actions against subcontractors refers to Section 14.3.

Personal Protection Program

Provision of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) could not prevent accidents from occurring and
which is considered as the last resort to protect workers. Nevertheless, the Contractor shall provide
workers with suitable PPE and training for the use wherever there is a risk to safety and health that cannot
be adequately controlled by other means.

Identification of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requires for the Project

Head protection - Safety helmet

Use: All persons shall wear safety helmet once they enter into a construction site. Furthermore, workers shall
wear safety helmet where there are hazards from falling objects.

Standards for reference:

People's Republic of China Standard: GB2811
American Standard: ANSI Z89.1
Australian / New Zealand Standard: AS/NZS1801
European Standard: EN397
Japanese Industrial Standard: JIS T8131

Eye protection - Eye goggles

Use: Workers shall use suitable type of eye protector when they are exposed to risk of suffering eye injury.
For example: processing of material grinding, chipping or breaking, handling of hazardous or chemical substances
or carrying out arc or gases welding.

Standards for reference:

American Standard: ANSI Z87.1, ANSI Z136.1
 Australian / New Zealand Standard: AS/NZS 1337, AS/NZS 1338.1, AS/NZS 1338.2, AS/NZS
1338.3
European Standard: EN 166, EN 169, EN 171, EN 175, EN 207, EN 208, EN 379
Japanese Industrial Standard: JIS T8141, JIS T8147
International Standard: ISO 4849, ISO 4850, ISO 4851, ISO 4852, ISO 6161

Hearing protection - Ear protector

Use: Workers are recommended to wear hearing protector when they are exposed at a noise level of 85 dB (A) 8
hr., Leq or above.
Workers shall wear hearing protector when they are exposed of a noise level at 90 dB (A) 8 hr., Leq or above.

Standards for reference:

People's Republic of China Standard: GB 7584
American Standard: ANSI S12.6
Australian / New Zealand Standard: AS/NZS 1270
European Standard: EN 352-1, EN 352-2, EN 352-3, EN 352-4, EN352-5, EN 352-6, EN 352-7

Respiratory protection - Dust Mask

Use: Workers shall wear dust mask when they are working in a dusty working environment or carrying out works
that may generate dust. E.g. material grinding & rock breaking. Workers shall wear filtering
respirator when they are working at an environment with harmful gases or fume.

Standards for reference:

American Standard: NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84, ASTM F2101-01, NFPA 1981
European Standard: EN136, EN140, EN141, EN143, EN149, EN405
Australian / New Zealand Standard: AS/NZS1716
Canadian Standard: CSA Z180.1, CSA Z94.4

Hand Protection - Gloves

Use: Workers shall be provided with suitable protective gloves to prevent hand injury from handling of sharp,
toxic or hazardous objects. Selection of hand gloves shall consider the risk and nature of work
case-by-case. In general, Cotton gloves shall apply for general industrial purpose. (Except for
operation of drilling machine or any rotation parts of machinery) Leather gloves apply for
welding or handling of sharp objects. PVC, rubber or chemical resistant gloves apply for
chemical substances. (Depends on the nature of the chemicals)

Standards for reference:

American Standard: ASTM D4679-02, ASTM D3577-01ae2), ASTM D3578-01ae2, ASTM
D6319-00ae3, ASTM D5250-00e4
Australia Standard: AS 2161
European Standard: EN 374-1, EN 374-2, EN 3743, EN 388, EN 407, EN 420

Foot Protection – Safety shoes

Use: Safety shoes shall be worn where workers are engaged in works with risks of receiving foot injuries.

Standards for reference:

American Standard: ANSI Z41
Australian / New Zealand Standard: AS/NZS 2210.2
European Standard: EN 345-1, EN 345-2, EN 346-1, EN 346-2, EN 347-1, EN 347-2
Japanese Industrial Standard: JIS T8101, JIS T8117, JIS T8103
Canadian Standard: CSA Z195-M92
Fall protection –Safety harness
Use: Where it is impracticable to provide working platform for a person working at a height more than 2 meters,
the personnel at risk of falling shall wear safety harness to prevent such a fall. This applicable to person working
at the edge or above deep water.

Standards for reference:

People's Republic of China Standard: GB 6095
American Standard: ANSI A10.14, ANSI Z359.1
Australian / New Zealand Standard: AS/NZS 1891.1, AS/NZS1891.3
European Standard: EN 358, EN 361
Japanese Industrial Standard: JIS M7624

Drown protection – Life jacket

Use: Where works are carried on or adjacent to water and the provision of guardrails to prevent fall is not
practicable, or any worker has a potential to fall into water shall wear life jacket.

Standards for reference:

 British Standard: BS 3595:1981 - Specification for life jackets
 British Marine Industries Federation Standard 1988
 BS EN 396:1994 - Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids - Lifejacket 150
 BS EN 399:1994 - Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids - Lifejacket 275

High visible clothing / Reflective Vest

Use: Where works are carried on or adjacent to live carriageway, or the personnel involved in an operation that
they must be observed easily by others (E.g. banks man, emergency crews or tunnel workers,
etc.), shall wear of high visible clothing or reflective vest.

Standards for reference:

 European Standard: EN 471:1994 - High-visibility warning clothing

Provision of Personal protective equipment

 Contractor is responsible for provide necessary Personal protective equipment for all employees and sub-
contractors base on need identified at Risk Assessment and issued on personal basis.

 Contractor will ensure Specific PPE requirements are given and workers are trained in works such as hot
work, Welding and Hazardous material handling. Standards for such PPE items will be checked at the
time of procurement.

 Other Than Self-contained Breathing apparatus (SCBA) and fall arrest equipment, sharing of PPE not
allowed due to hygienic reasons.

 Sufficient stock of PPE shall be made available for use and replacement.

Procurement

 All PPE provided shall comply with relevant National standards mentioned above and approved by the
Labour Department.

 The authorized purchaser shall be responsible for purchasing of PPE.

 Selection of PPE shall be made in consultation with the SO, where appropriate.
  HSE Manager is responsible for supplying details of approved Personal Protective equipment to
Procurement Officer.

 Procurement Officer shall not procure any PPE other than mentioned in section 9.7.2 without consultation
of HSE Manager.

Control and Training of Correct use of PPE

 Training for the use and maintenance of PPE shall be provided through the Safety Induction Training and
Toolbox talks. Where relevant, particular training for special PPE (E.g. harness &breathing apparatus,
etc.) shall be provided while issuing of such PPE.

 Supervisors, Engineers and Foremen shall ensure the workers under their supervision are using suitable
PPE.

 Use of substandard PPE is prohibited. The Safety Officer shall carry out spot-checks of the standards of
PPE (including the PPE provided by subcontractors) on the Site.

 Japanese Industrial Standard: JIS T816

Accommodation and maintenance of PPE

 Contractor shall provide suitable storage facilities on the Site for employees to store their PPE when they
not in use.
 The PPE users are responsible for checking, maintaining and conserving their PPE. Any damage of the
PPE shall be reported to the foreman or Supervisor for immediate replacement.

ACCIDENTS / INCIDENT REPORTING & INVESTIGATION

Introduction:
Incident reporting is important because of it demonstrates a methodical approach to the investigation
of incidents with a view to preventing further occurrences; and the collection of data is the basis on
which we can measure our performance with a view to setting targets for continual improvement.

There is a need not only to report those accidents that result in injury but also those that have the
potential for injury. It is these that warn us about injuries that could happen in the future which can be
prevented.

Legal obligations:
Under the law of Bangladesh, it’s mandatory that all incidents and accidents shall be investigated and
appropriate notice shall be provided to Local Authority.

Reporting of Incidents
All injuries, serious incidents and property damages such as Death / Serious Bodily Injury / Crisis, Loss
Time Injury, Dangerous Occurrence, Serious Property Damage / Significant Near-miss, Occupational
Disease shall be reported to the Engineer Representative and/or relevant authorities and investigated by
the Contractor.

Accidents that to be reported formally shall include:

 Cause of loss of life to a person employed
  Disables any such person for more than 03 days from earning full wages at work at which he was
employed.
 Make any person unconscious as a result of heat exhaustion, electric shock or inhalation of irritable or
toxic fumes or gas.
Dangerous Occurrence that to be reported formally shall include:
 Collapse or failure of a crane, derrick, winch, hoist or other appliance used in raising or lowering persons
or goods or any part thereof (except the breakage of chain or rope slings), or the overturning of a crane.

 Explosion or fire causing damage to the structure of any room or place in which persons are employed, or
to any machine or plant contained therein and resulting in the complete suspension of ordinary work in
such a room or place.
 Collapse in whole or part from any cause whatsoever of any roof, wall, floor, structure of foundation
forming part of the premises of any industrial undertaking in which persons are employed;

 Overturning of, or collision with any object by, any bulldozer, dumper, excavator, grader, lorry or shovel
loader, or any mobile machine used for the handling of any substance in a quarry.

Reporting Procedures.
 Every accident / Incident shall be investigated and reported in appropriate format.
 Accident types listed in Section 10.3.1 to 10.3.3 shall be reported in CHEC accident report format only.
 Incidents which are listed in Section 10.3.4 to 10.3.6 shall be reported in CHEC accident report format
only.
 Following definitions shall be used for classification of accidents. (Reference to The ILO code of practice
(ILO, 1996, paragraph 1.3)

Occupational accident: An occurrence arising out of or in the course of work which results in fatal or non-fatal
injury.

Occupational disease: A disease contracted as a result of an exposure to risk factors arising from work activity.

Incapacity for work: Inability to perform normal duties of work. Following an occupational injury, Attending
General Physician’s (GP) recommendation shall be considered as Final advice for Days incapacitated of injured
person performing normal duties.

Loss of working time: Lost days counted from and including the day following the day of the accident, measured
in calendar days, weekdays, work shifts or working days (...).
 INCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURE

Incident Occurs – injury, transport, fire or

security

Responsible Person:
Immediate Supervisor
Contain the scene and preserve evidence or the Manager & Safety officer

Responsible Person:
Undertake the Investigation – remember to Immediate Supervisor
take photographs, drawings and statements or the Manager
HSE Manager

Review risk assessment for adequacy

Is the incident reportable? NO and ensure precautions are taken to END
prevent re-occurence

YES

Fill the accident report and send to HSE

Manager within 24 hours. HSE Manager Responsible Person:
well circulate preliminary accident report to Immediate supervisor
concern parties or manager

Review by Construction Manager &

HSE manager. Agree on Responsible Person:
actions. [Final accident report to Construction Manager together
be completed within 03 days of with HSE Manager.
accident]

Complete Corrective /
Responsible Person:
Preventive actions and review at
Sectional Manager /
H &S meeting. Project Manager Safety and Risk Manage
Sign off.

END
LEVELS OF INVESTIGATION

 The outcome of an incident is a matter of chance. In terms of management control, it is the incident that is
important not whether or not injuries occurred nor. The level of investigation is determined by: -

o The potential consequences (what could have happened);

o The likelihood that the incident will occur again.

 The Management is responsible for ensuring that an appropriate level of investigation is carried out.
Safety officer shall conduct accident investigations and formula tectonics report. Report shall be
submitted to HSE Manager for review.

 The Safety Officer and Immediate Manager / Engineer will be involved in a medium level investigation.
A detailed examination of the immediate, underlying and root causes of the incident will be required. The
causes and ‘next steps’ should be reviewed at the Health, Safety and Environment Management
Committee Meeting and there will need to be a process for ensuring that what needs to be done to prevent
a recurrence, gets done.

 A major level investigation should involve the HSE Manager and Deputy Project Manager. The Manager,
depending on the circumstances, may call upon specialists for assistance. A major level investigation will
follow closely the step-by-step guidance provided in this document and is likely to result in a special
written report and presentation at Executive Review level.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO INVESTIGATION

 The priorities following an incident are to ensure that all casualties receive proper medical attention and
to make the scene safe to prevent further injuries.

 Preserve the scene. Prevent unauthorized access.

 Make a note of the names of those involved. Determine who actually saw what happened (witnesses)
rather than those who simply believe they know what happened. Make a note of the equipment involved
including any identifying marks serial numbers etc. where available. Take photographs and draw sketches
when possible.

 As soon as practicable after the incident, start gathering information with a view to discovering what
happened. Talk to everyone who was close-by especially witnesses (those who actually saw the incident)
or those who know anything about the conditions leading up to it? Collect as much relevant information
as possible including photographs, measurements, sketches and copies of documents e.g. inspection
reports, permit to works etc.

 Only by identifying all the causes, and the root causes in particular, will the maximum amount be learnt
from the incident and the maximum gain be achieved in terms of preventing future incidents.

 All the gathered information should be assembled to determine what information is relevant and what is
missing. In practice the information gathering and analysis steps often take place in parallel; as the
analysis takes place further lines of enquiry emerge and additional information is sought.

 The analysis should be conducted in a systematic way and should be carried out by a small team. Several
techniques have been developed for analyzing information, the simplest of which is the ‘5 why’s’
method.

 Record all the causes and, as they are identified, the precautions and controls that are necessary to prevent
the incident from re-occurring. If the precautions are already present but were not effective, record the
improvements that are necessary.
  Recommendations should be evaluated and control measures selected based upon their ability to prevent
the incident from occurring again and whether or not they can be successfully implemented.

Accident Statistics & Analysis

HSE Manager is responsible for Accident Trend Analysis and Trend report preparation and submitting for
Management review, An Accident Analysis Report for each reportable accident case and to conduct accidents
statistics and data analysis for identifying the accident trends, measuring performance and developing measures
against recurrences of accidents.

The accident statistics and analysis data should be communicated to employees via safety Notice boards and
toolbox talks.

Record Keeping.

The accident investigation report will be kept for a period of not less than 2 years. Distribution of the reports shall
be made and limited to any concerned parties who would benefit from the information on further accident
prevention, such as the Engineer, relevant site staff, workers and subcontractors. However, releasing any accident
report to the external parties (E.g. Labour Department, Insurance Company or Police) will be subject to the
approval of the PM.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

INTRODUCTION

It is the intention of the Contractor to ensure that any risks arising from work activities are eliminated or
reduced to the minimum reasonably practicable. However, the company recognizes that despite these
measures it cannot be assumed that a major incident will never occur. Although such an incident is highly
unlikely if all risks are adequately controlled, the consequences could be catastrophic and so line management
are to plan emergency procedures to ensure injury and damage limitation in the event of such an incident.

OBJECTIVE

To enable line management to contain and control incidents, to safeguard lives and to minimise property
damage and loss.

DEFINITION

Emergency preparedness is deemed as processes or procedures to allow the company to deal with identified
risks as and when they arise.

ARRANGEMENTS

 The Company will prepare and sustain contingency plans for the following:

 Theft
 Fire
 Extreme weather Conditions
 Major injury
  All contingency plans will remain actively and regularly reviewed by Health. Safety and environment
Management Committee best practice groups to ensure they remain current and viable systems.

 Ensure there is an up-to-date call-out list for key personnel and that it is readily accessible.

 Ensure all important items such as, electrical isolators and fire points or equipment and Emergency
power supply are clearly labeled.

 Stage regular evacuation drills and ensures all emergency equipment and means of escape are tested
and checked.

 Keep all access routes for emergency services and all escape routes clear at all times.

Emergency Evacuation

 All areas will maintain serviceable emergency alarm systems and provide suitable first assistance
firefighting equipment and ensure training in use of equipment is provided.

 All areas units will place emergency evacuation procedures which will account for all colleagues and
visitors to sites

 All areas units will create Emergency Leadership Teams (ELT). Adequate provisions will be made to
ensure absence cover is also placed for the ELT.

 All members of the ELT will be fully briefed and understand their responsibilities within the team

Coping with Disasters

 All colleagues and site visitors will be accounted for and marshaled to external assembly points.

 The site ELT will place appropriate contingency plans. Such contingency plans will be developed and
distributed among senior members of Management and ELT members.

 Contact with emergency services, utility companies and local authorities (I.e., Fire Brigade,
Ambulance Service etc.) will be made by mobile telephone if land lines are inaccessible.

 At the earliest opportunity, non-essential colleagues will be released from site after they have been
positively identified as being present. Any vehicles that have been damaged by the incident or are
parked in hazardous areas will remain in situ.

 The Emergency Service will assume control of the situation once they have arrived on site and have
been initially briefed by a member of the ELT. The ELT will provide the emergency services with any
local knowledge they may require.

 The Contractor/ A delegated member of Contractor Company will delegate responsibility for
communication with any media or press presence that arrives at the scene.

 The Contractor will make necessary arrangements to keep Employer and Engineers Office informed
of the situation.

Theft, Fraud, Sabotage

The company will investigate any incident of theft, fraud or sabotage either internally via the Security
department and our external security providers, or with the involvement of the police, dependent on the
severity of the incident. The Contractor will make necessary arrangements to keep Employer and Engineers
Office informed of the situation.

Major/Multiple injuries

 All colleagues and site visitors receiving injuries will be accounted for assessed for treatment needs by the first
aiders.

 The site ELT will place appropriate contingency plans.

 Contact with emergency services will be made by mobile telephone if land lines are inaccessible.

 At the earliest opportunity, all non-major injuries will be released from site after they have been
positively identified as being present. These colleagues will be advised to attend the local Accident
and Emergency unit and transported by earliest possible transport method.

 The emergency service will assume control of the situation once they have arrived on site and have
been initially briefed by a member of the HSE. Department. The ELT will provide the emergency
services with any local knowledge they may require.

 The Contractor will delegate responsibility for communication with any media or press presence that
arrives at the scene.
OCCUPATIONAL INJURY HANDLING PROCEDURE
Injury
Occurs
CONTAIN
Make the area safe or remove the
injured person from danger.
RESPONSE:
Provide First Aid / Emergency care.
Serious
NO
Injury?
YES
Use any vehicle available on site. Ambulance Request
Transfer the injured Person Transfer the injured person to
Accident ward – Nearby Hospital if Accident Ward –Nearby Hospital
required
Accompany person shall admit
the injured person to ETU and
HSE Manager
Forward preliminary accident report to Forward preliminary accident
HSE Manager within 24 hours. report to HSE manager within 24
hours.
End End
Responsible Person:
Immediate supervisor of the
employee or contractor assess
the situation together with First
Aider. Call safety officer
Responsible Person:
First Aide. / Safety Officer.
Manger / Engineer shall be
informed
Make Judgment
First aider and safety officer.
Manager / HSE Manager Advice
Responsible Person:
Supervisor/ Foremen & Safety
officer.
Responsible Person:
Supervisor or Foremen
accompany the injured person in
case of serious injury
Responsible Person:
Supervisor / Manager of the
injured person.
Fire

In the event of a fire on site, the HSE / Security Departments will contact the local Fire Brigade and advise
them of the situation.

The Contractors First Aid Fire Fighting Team will act as first responders to the incident, and will risk assess
their ability to be able to deal with, fight and contain the fire until the emergency services arrive.

Contractor has a nominated Senior Fire Safety Advisor (Probably a safety officer who has experience in
working with Fire Department) and sufficient fire wardens to be able to deal with fires in an effective and safe
manner. Training will be given to all personnel required to undertake these tasks.

Contractor will provide Firefighting equipment, fire detection and alarm systems and fire action notices in
good working order for all site.

SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK

Once an emergency plan has been established, it is essential that all employees take the appropriate actions
outlined if a major incident occurs. The following procedures should be followed:

The main location controller should:

1. Ensure the emergency services and key personnel have been summoned and the
emergency plan activated.

2. Direct the shutting down and evacuation of any areas likely to be affected, in
consultation with the incident controller and other key personnel, and control traffic
movements within the site.

3. Ensure that personnel are all accounted for and that casualties receive medical attention.

4. Continually review and assess developments to predict the likely course of events,
including the effects on areas outside the site.

5. Liaise with the emergency services.

5. Keep a log of events.

The Incident Controller should:

1. If necessary, carry out duties (step 1 & 2) above until the location controller arrives.

2. Direct operations at the scene i.e.

i. Rescue and firefighting until the fire service arrive.

ii. Search for casualties, account for all staff.

iii. Evacuation of staff to safe areas.

Employees (without special responsibilities) should:

1. Not attempt firefighting or other emergency action unless trained to do so.

2. Evacuate the building as soon as the alarm sounds.

 3. Assist any injured or disabled persons to evacuate the area.

4. Switch off equipment which could further compound the risk e.g. electricity, LPG or
flammable gas cylinders.

5. Report to assembly points.

TRAINING

Contractor shall provide local instruction, information and training with the following objectives:

i. To enable all personnel to understand the reasons for emergency procedures within
the organization and the circumstances when these may be called into use.

ii. To enable all personnel to fully comprehend the emergency procedures within the
location.

iii. To enable all personnel to recognize emergency alarms and signals within the
workplace.

iv. To enable all personnel to be familiar with the location and safe use of designated
evacuation routes and assembly points.

v. To enable personnel to recognize the identity and function of nominated persons to

assist with emergency procedures.

vi. The scope of training may be divided into training for staff and that for managers and
supervisors i.e.

Training for staff should be directed towards understanding and practicing emergency procedures. All staff
will need to understand:

i. The circumstances for which emergency procedures have been devised.

ii. How to recognize audible and visual alarm signals and what each signifies.
iii. Emergency evacuation routes and assembly points.
iv. How to raise an emergency alarm?
v. How and when to use facilities provided for safety e.g. fire extinguishers.
vi. What to do if someone is trapped or injured in the course of an evacuation.
vii. Plant shut down procedures and contingency plans.

First Aid Arrangement

Depending upon the case, it is important that people who suffer injury or who become ill at work receive
immediate attention at least until fully-qualified medical staff arrives. This is First Aid and it can save lives and
prevent minor injuries becoming major injuries.

1. Provision of first Aid Facilities within Construction and Completion of Carrying out the structure and finishing works of
the EXPANSION OF OSMANI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SYLHET (1ST PHASE) ，
BANGLADESH. Project shall comply with Factories Ordinance - Regulation No 1 of 1995 - Factories (First aid)
regulations.

Responsibility for ensuring the implementation of this policy lies with the Project manager / Deputy Project
Manager and Construction Managers.

Specifically, Construction managers are responsible for

 i. Ensuring that they are provided with personnel suitably trained in First Aid
techniques.

ii. At least one person shall be available at the work site at all times to render first aid to
any person in needs”

iii. That First Aiders reporting to them maintain sufficient stocks of First Aid equipment.

Base on site activities and number of employees, contractor will provide onsite ambulance / Medical Room and
till such time MOU will be arranged with nearby Hospital in case of major injury.

First Aiders

A first aider is someone who has undergone approved course in administering 1st Aid at work and holds a
current first aid at work certificate. First aiders are trained to deal with the initial management of injuries and
illness, until expert medical attention is received if necessary.

Appointed Persons

An appointed person is someone chosen to take charge when someone is injured or falls ill, including calling
an ambulance if required. Appointed persons should not attempt to give first aid for which they have not been
trained.
All First Aiders shall receive sufficient training and shall hold valid certificate. First aiders shall demonstrate
following competencies.

a. The ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs
b. The ability to administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) promptly and effectively
c. The ability to administer First Aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is
unconscious;
d. The ability to administer First Aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is wounded
or bleeding;
e. The ability to administer First Aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who: -
i. Has been burned or scalded;
ii. Is suffering from an injury to bones, muscles or joints;
iii. Is suffering from shock;
iv. Has an eye injury;
v. May be poisoned;
vi. Has been overcome by gas or fumes;
f. The ability to move a casualty safely as required by the circumstances of the workplace;
g. The ability to recognise illnesses (both minor and common major illnesses) and take appropriate
action; and
h. The ability to maintain simple factual records and provide information to a doctor or hospital if
required.

First Aid Supplies

The location of the first aid supplies will be at the discretion of each individual area. When positioning first aid
boxes outside of the locked first aid room, security against casual pilfering should be considered.

First aid equipment must be kept stocked up at all times. The ordering of first aid supplies will be the
responsibility of the designated colleague for each area. It is the responsibility of all first aiders though to keep the
colleague who does the ordering up to date if they know something is running low or is missing

First Aid Facilities

One first aid box for every 50 workers shall be provided. The first aid boxes shall be marked with “FIRST AID”
in both English & Chinese and located at vicinity.
A stretcher shall be provided, where 50 or more workers are employed on the Site.

The First aider or designate person shall inspect all first aid facilities on a monthly basis and take appropriate
actions to ensure all of them are in proper conditions.
COMMUNICATION, PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION

CHEC will consult with all employees on health and safety matters to create, and maintain, a safe and healthy
work environment. This in turn should motivate colleagues into being aware of, and having an involvement with,
health and safety issues concerning them. This consultation process will involve not only giving information to
colleagues, but also listening to, and taking account of what colleagues say before making any health and safety
decisions.

CHEC will give colleague representatives time, resource and information on any proposal involving work
equipment, process or organisation that could affect their health and safety.

Arrangements (Participation and consultations)

Contractor will consult with colleagues on matters to do with their health and safety at work, including:

 Any change which may substantially affect their health and safety at work, for example in procedures,
equipment or ways of working
 The employers’ arrangements for getting competent persons to help them satisfy health and safety laws
 Any information required to be provided by legislation
 The planning and organization of any health and safety training
 The health and safety consequences to colleagues of the introduction of new technology to the workplace

Contractor will provide colleagues with information to enable them to participate fully, and carry out their
functions. These will include:

 What the likely risks and hazards arising from their work are
 Reported accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences
 The measures in place, or ones to be introduced, to eliminate or reduce the risks
 What colleagues should do when encountering risks and hazards?

Contractor will ensure that when consulting with colleagues, they will provide:

 A vehicle to enables a Health and Safety group to meet at least monthly to discuss any issues that occur
on their sites, including accident/incidents/near misses
 Reasonable Health and Safety training, at the company’s expense
 Such other facilities and assistance that the colleague representative may reasonably require

Contractor will provide access, along with the site Health and Safety department, for the colleague representative
to:

 Investigate possible dangers at work, the causes of accidents there and general complaints by colleagues
on health, safety and welfare issues
 Carry out inspections of the workplace, particularly following accidents, diseases or other events
 To attend Health and Safety meetings

In order for promoting safety awareness and developing safety culture among the site workforces, the following
promotion activities shall be adopted.
Health, Safety and Environmental Management Committee

Objectives:
The Contractor will establish a Health, Safety and Environmental Management Committee (HS&EMC), which
shall be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Safety Plan, reviewing and monitoring the
effectiveness of the safety and health measures taken and seeking the co-operation and commitment of staff at all
levels.

Powers, Functions and Terms of Reference

a. To ensure the implementation of the Safety Plan and the contractor’s site safety
obligations set out in the contract;
b. To review and monitor the effectiveness of the safety and health measures taken on site
and recommend for improvements;
c. To review the established safety rules, risk assessments or safe working procedures.
d. To discuss hazards associated with the site operations and necessary safety precautions.
e. To co-ordinate the interface safety measures of all subcontractors, utility undertakers or
other construction parties working on the site;
f. To promote safety publicity and training;
g. To discuss and review the emergency and rescue procedures;
h. To review accidents that have occurred so as to recommend measures to prevent
recurrences;
i. To review the accident statistics and safety performance of subcontractors;
j. To provide a forum for management and working level to discuss construction safety
matters; and
k. To review the result of safety audit and the implementation of the action plan.

The Health, Safety and Environment Management Committee will be chaired by the PM or in his Absence DPM
with members comprising a representative at the Contractor’s headquarters, the HSE Manager, all construction
Managers, Engineers, Safety Officer, all Safety Supervisors, Safety Representatives of Subcontractors, and
Workers’ Representatives (If Necessary). Client Representative can be considered to invite to attend the meeting.

The Contractor will give an advance notice of every HS&EMC meeting to the Engineer’s Representative who
will attend the meeting in person or nominate a representative to attend the meeting as an observer.

Safety officer shall make representation in monthly HS&EMC meeting and he is responsible for recording
minutes of meeting.

Minutes of the SSC meeting shall be prepared by the Contractor and copied to the Engineer’s Representative
within 10 working days of the meeting. One copy of the minutes in Chinese /English words shall be posted at the
Safety Notice Board on the Site. The minutes of the meeting shall be kept for 3 years after the date of meeting.

Arrangements (Communicating Health, Safety and Environment Matters)

Following communication channels / Tools will be used by the contractor to ensure proper and positive
communication of Health, safety and environment matters with Employees and Subcontractors.

Daily Toolbox Meetings

Contractor shall ensure daily toolbox talks will be conducted to all employees and subcontractors addressing
health and safety matters. This will be done in conjunction with Supervisors / foremen and safety officers.
Contractor will ensure generic Toolbox talk topics will be addressed as given below but not limited to;

i. Employee responsibilities in reporting all accidents

 ii. Medical Facilities and treatment available
iii. Safe ``Housekeeping``
iv. ABCs of Fire Extinguishers
v. Accident Prevention
vi. Accidents Before and After
vii. Trench Excavations
viii. Confined Spaces
ix. Be Alert of Moving Equipment
x. Blood borne Pathogens
xi. Construction Accidents
xii. Traffic Control
xiii. Electrical Safety
xiv. Emergency Planning for Construction
xv. Eye Protection
xvi. First Aid
xvii. Flammable & Combustible Liquids
xviii. Handling Gas Cylinders
xix. Fall Protection
xx. Hazard Control
xxi. Safe Manual handling
xxii. Correct Use of PPE

HSE Manager and safety officers are responsible for Preparation of Toolbox talks and Record keeping of Toolbox
talk attendance

Safety Notice Board

A Safety Notice Board will be erected at a prominent location for displaying relevant safety information. The SO
or designate staff shall be responsible for maintaining the notice board with updated information from time to
time.

Warning Sign / Safety Poster

Adequate and relevant warning signs and safety posters will be made available and displayed at suitable
locations for promotion and enhancement of occupational health and safety at work.

Safety Incentive Scheme

Selection of Safety Worker Award should be implemented on a monthly basis. Site staff will nominate worker(s)
who have outstanding safety performance in the month. The criteria for the award and recognition base on
safety performance, contribution to the safety program and increase in safety knowledge for a reasonable
period of time, etc. The Site Safety Committee shall select final winner(s) among the nominations. Award will be
presented to the winner(s) for recognition of their contributions on site safety.

Monthly Safety Report

The Contractor will submit a monthly report for discussion at the meeting of the Health safety and environment
Management Committee. It shall be prepared by the HSE Manager and duly endorsed by the PM, to the ER
containing the following information:

(a) All accidents involving dangerous occurrence, fatal, personal injury irrespective of severity or
damages to properties in or adjacent to the Site.
(b) Results of any Government Department’s inspections, advice, warning, Improvement / Suspension
Notices and prosecutions;
(c) Proposed training program for the next two months and training carried out in the previous month;
 (d) An up-to-date site organization chart

Inspection, Performance Measurement and Monitoring and Safety Audit

Safety Inspection

Daily Safety Inspection

The Safety Officers shall carry out daily inspection with foremen/safety representatives to the Site and prepare a
weekly report for such inspections. Any non-compliances will have addressed immediately and reported to
Construction manager(s) and major non-compliances will be reported to Project Manager immediately.

Weekly Safety Walk

The HSE Manager and the DPM or his delegate will attend a formal and recorded Weekly Safety Walk on a
weekly basis, to inspect that health and safety conditions are being maintained satisfactory on the Site.
Inspection records shall include confirmation that previous remedial actions have been carried out.

Quarterly Inspection

The DPM and HSE manager shall attend a quarterly safety inspection organized by the ER. All areas occupied by
the Contractor in connection with the Works shall be inspected and the areas of inspection shall include but not
limit to Site Planning and General Layout, Lifting Appliance and Lifting Gear, Plant, Equipment and Machinery,
Scaffold and Working Platform, Excavation, Electricity, Restricted area for blasting, Hot Work, Hazardous
Substances, Confined Space Work, Housekeeping, Personal Protective Equipment, Site Office / Depot / Store
yard, Health, Hygiene, Welfare & Pest Control

Corrective and Preventive Actions

1. Any unsafe act of workers observed during inspections should be stopped and corrected at once.
2. Immediately after each Weekly Safety Walk, the SO will prepare and submit an inspection report
recording the inspection findings and recommendations for improvement. The inspection report
shall be signed and agreed by the SO and the site management.
3. The DPM should arrange the implementation of the corrective and preventive actions.
4. The SO will carry out re-inspection to ensure proper corrective actions are taken within agreed
timing.

Maintenance of Statutory Tests, Examinations and Inspections for Plant and Equipment
and Specified Operations

Appointment of Competent Person

The Contractor will appoint competent persons to carry out relevant tests, examinations and/or inspections
according to the relevant provisions of safety legislation. Laws stipulated in factor ordinance No45 Shall are
considered as relevant safety legislation. Appointment of the competent person shall be made of a person who
by reason of his substantial training and practical experience, and is competent to perform his duties as a
competent person. The competent person will carry out required tests, examinations and/or inspections and
record the result of such tests, examinations and/or inspections onto the prescribed forms.
Lifting Appliances/ Lifting gears/ Boilers and Pressure vessels

Item Activity

Crane Inspection
Test and Examination
Examination
Crane with anchoring or ballasting devices Inspection
Test and Examination
Test and Examination
Examination
Winch, Crab Inspection
Test and Examination
Examination
Excavator, Pulley Block, Inspection
Test and Examination
Examination

Fiber Rope Examination

Excavation
Inspection
(Over 1.2 M in depth)
Scaffold / Working platform Inspection
Electrical Installation Inspection
Temporary Works
Inspection
(False-work)

Statutory Forms

All the statutory test, examination and inspection forms as mentioned above shall be properly maintained on the
Site and kept for a period of not less than 2 years.

Performance Measurement and Monitoring

 Following Key performance indicators are regularly measured and reported for monthly Management
review

 HSE Manager is responsible for reporting and presenting KPI at Health, Safety and Environment
Management meeting.

Objective Key performance indicator

Protect employees from OHS related
injuries
1. Minimize business risk
Contingency plans are in place
Zero Fatality
Maintain all injury rate less than 13 per year
Maintain IFR below 0.36 per year
Zero OHS convictions
Zero Suspension Notices
Manage fire risk to best practices
Emergency response plans are in place and all
employees & subcontractors are trained
Provide adequate First aid facilities
Zero noncompliance against OHS plan
 Provide adequate H & S training to all All employees and subcontractors are given
employees and sub- contractors with H & S induction in agreed schedule
Tool box talks are carried out @ agreed
schedules
2. To achieve continues Achieve 5% reduction in IR and IFR year over
improvement plans year

Accident Statistics Definitions and formulas

Injury rate: (IR) Number of reportable Injuries x 1000

Number of employees worked

Injury Frequency rate: (IFR) Number of reportable Injuries x 1000

Number of man hours worked

Violation Record

The Safety officer shall maintain all the health and safety violation records, which include warning letter,
Summons, Suspension Notice and Improvement Notice.

Internal Safety Audit

Procedures for Audit and Corrective Action

1. Internal safety audit will be carried out at an interval of no longer than every six months. The
HSE Manager will prepare a schedule for carrying out internal safety audits
2. All internal audits shall be conformed to the standards given in OSHAS 18001:2007
3. The DPM shall appoint a Safety Auditor, who is independent of those having direct
responsibilities for the activities being examined, for carrying out internal safety audit;
4. The Safety Auditor will prepare and submit an audit plan to the audited and the Engineer not less
than 14 days before the audit being carried out. (The audit shall be carried out by a competent
Safety Audit;
5. The DPM shall then arrange the implementation of the corrective action plan accordingly;
6. The Construction Manager9s) will monitor to ensure that the corrective actions are properly
implemented as planned;
7. Review the audit result and follow-up actions at the Health, safety and environment management
Committee meeting.

Maintenance of the Audit Documents

Records of the audit plan, audit report and corrective action plan shall be kept for a period of not less than2
years.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ASSURANCE PROGRAM

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

 Any substance with nature of: explosive, oxidizing, flammable, toxic, corrosive, harmful or irritant will
be classified as hazardous substances. The common hazardous substances on site may include: diesel,
cement, paints, thinner, epoxy, lubricants, kerosene, gasoline, toluene and acetylene, etc... And should be
registered for quantities.

 The characteristics and hazard control measures of chemical substances should be identified and
evaluated through review of the Material Safety Data Sheet. The Safety Officer shall conduct relevant
hazardous substances assessment to evaluate the health hazards of the substances and develop proper
control measures accordingly. The hierarchy of risk control measures as same as the risk assessment,
which mentioned in the section 8.

 Materials or substances being used and proven to have serious adverse effects to health should be
substituted by other materials or substances of a less hazardous nature, where reasonably practicable.

 The established health risk assessment will be communicated to relevant parties such as the work team,
responsible foreman and any action taker identified in the assessment report for implementation of the
developed control measures.

 The SO will carry out special inspections of the work to ensure the developed risk control measures
are being implemented properly.

 Should any worker be involved in the use, handling of, or exposure to hazardous substances, relevant
information, labels, training and proper personal protective equipment shall be provided accordingly?

 The quantities of hazardous substances on the Site shall be kept to a minimum as far as possible and
practicable. All the chemical containers will be suitably labeled in both Chinese and English.

 Always keep the storage area clean, prohibit smoking, eating and drinking inside.

 When works involve potentially high hazardous to health (E.g. handling of asbestos, discharge of
chemical wastes, etc.), the engagement of a specialist contractor shall be arranged.

Dust Control

1.Regular water spraying to the main site accesses / haul roads / dusty material stockpile / dusty
operation (E.g. rock breaking or drilling) should be provided as one of the dust control measures,
the frequency of water spraying depends on the weather and humidity condition of the Site.
2.In prevention of inhalation of various type of dust, approved types of dust mask will be provided to
workers who involve in rock breaking or metal grinding or other dusty operation processes
Sufficient ventilation system such as exhaust fan or blower shall be provided to any workplace with
poor ventilation condition. (E.g. tunnel, confined space, etc.)
3.Workers will be trained in the proper use of respirators and educated on the relevant health hazards.

Noise Control

1. The SO will conduct noise assessment for machinery or operations that may produce excessive
noise.
2. Where appropriate, the SO will demarcate a noise control zone according to the result of the noise
assessment.
3. The noise assessment will be reviewed periodically and whenever necessary.
4. To select as far as possible, plant and equipment with low noise emission models.
5. To provide temporary noise barrier where appropriate.
 6. Provision of approved types of ear protector to workers who are working under an exposure to a
noise level exceeding 85 dB (A).

Hygiene &Welfare

Sanitary and Welfare facilities shall be complying with Factories (sanitary convenience) regulation and factories
(washing facility – General) regulations in Bangladesh.

Site Tidiness and Cleanliness

All workplaces should be kept in clean and tidy conditions. Rubbish and waste should be frequently and regularly
remove from the Site. Adequate rubbish bins should be provided for waste disposal. The rubbish bins shall be
provided in sets, one for aluminium cans and plastic bottles and the other for general refuses. Adequate amount of
rubbish bins should be provided on site.

Toilet, Hand-wash and Showering Facilities

Adequate numbers of toilet and hand-wash and showering facilities shall be provided on the Site. Those facilities
shall be kept in clean and properly maintained at all times. The number of toilet facilities provided on the Site
shall be at a ratio of not less than one for every 30 workers. The number of hand-wash facilities provided on the
Site shall be at a ratio of not less than one for every 20 workers. Due to the mobility of different working team,
mobile toilet should be located properly that workers can get there within 5 minutes walking.

Accommodation / Storage compartment

Suitable accommodation such as container shall be provided for workers storing personal clothing, take breaks
and shelter from the weather. Storage compartments for use by workers shall be adequately provided and placed
at a location close to the site entrance to facilitate workers to obtain/place their personal protective equipment.

Drinking Water Facilities

Free drinking water facilities shall be provided for workers working on the Site throughout the Contract. The
drinking water facilities will be provided in shaded area and each of which shall have a storage capacity of not
less than 20 litres. The number of drinking water facilities provided on the Site shall be at a ratio of not less than
one for every 10 workers per half working day.

Manual Handling

Improper manual handling posture may result in back pain with various diagnosed as lumbago, slipped disc,
sciatica, arthritis and spondylitis or muscle strain. Furthermore, construction workers are prone to strain-induced
ailments such as ‘beat hand’, ‘beat elbow’, ‘beat knee’ (which is exacerbated when the nature of the job forces dirt
into the skin) and strained muscles in legs, arms and back.

Manual Handling Risk Assessment

A competent person shall be appointed to carry out assessments for manual handling activities and provide advice
on accident prevention. The assessments shall include the evaluation of the health hazards of materials being
handled. And wherever reasonably practicable, handle materials by means of mechanical methods such as lifting
appliances or transportation aids. The working environment should be improved by ensuring more space for
manual handling operations and by keeping working areas free from obstructions and tripping hazards.

Training and Information

Training in correct methods of manual handling should be provided to the workers undertaking manual handling
operation. Where it is reasonably practicable to do so, information on the weight of the materials being handled
should be provided for reference.

Personal Protective Equipment

Suitable personal protective equipment such as proper hand gloves and safety shoes should be provided to the
workers undertaking manual handling operation.

Prevention of Disease and Pest Control

Maintenance of personal and environmental hygiene of a high standard at all times is the fundamental and
most effective method to prevent and control pest borne diseases. Though applying pesticides is a speedy
method to solve pest problem in urgency, proper management of the environment and maintenance of good
sanitary conditions are the ultimate and long-term solutions.

Anti-Rodent Measures

1. Always keep the site in clean and tidy conditions;

2. Store food properly in covered containers;
3. Dispose of food remnants and refuse properly in covered containers/ sealed bags;
4. Do not leave dog food overnight;
5. Avoid accumulation of building material or junk should be cleared regularly;
6. Reduce the gaps between or under the hoardings around the construction site,
particularly those facing side lanes or rear lanes, to not more than 6mm; and
7. Apply pesticides when necessary.

Anti-Mosquito Measures:

1. Keep all drains clear. Remove stagnant water promptly.

2. Remove all unnecessary water collection and eliminate the sources. E.g. level up uneven ground,
drill holes on disused tires or the like to prevent water trapping, turn off water supplies (taps or
valves, etc.) fully to avoid water leakage.
3. Cover all water tanks, buckets or containers that may accumulate water or turn them upside
down.
4. Properly and regularly dispose of rubbish and waste materials off site.
5. Conduct inspections for the site and its surroundings at least once per week to ensure no breeding
of mosquitoes.
6. Apply pesticide oil to irremovable patches of stagnant water regularly.
7. Provide anti-mosquito training to staff and workers in the form of Toolbox Talk, and properly
display relevant poster on the site.

Heat Stroke

The human body can maintain the internal body temperature within safe limits. In hot environment, the
temperature control center in the body will trigger responses such as sweating and increasing breathing rate to
cool down the body. When these responses cannot effectively cool down the body temperature, heat
exhaustion or even heat stroke will occur.

Symptoms of Heat Stroke

Symptoms of heat stroke include: thirty, fatigue, dizzy, nausea, headache, muscular cramp, wet skin and cold,
pale face, pulse feeble and frequent, shortness of breath and mental confusion.
Causes of Heat Stroke
The following are the possible causes of heat stroke:
a) high temperature
b) high humidity
c) poor ventilation
d) excessive manual Labour
e) wearing tight and non-porous clothing at work

Precautionary measures
a) Provide and maintain good ventilation of the works areas, where appropriate.
b) Insulation of the sources of heat, where appropriate and practicable.
c) To avoid working under strong sunshine/high temperature for a long period of time.
d) Provide temporary shelter when necessary, and allow periodical short break where
appropriate.
e) Provide adequate drinking water facilities on the Site.
f) Encourage workers to wear suitable clothing with long sleeves, light color and porous
material.
g) No alcohol on the Site.
h) Provide relevant toolbox training to workers

EVALUATION, SELECTION AND CONTROL OF SUBCONTRACTOR

Evaluation and Selection

1. Whilst selection of a subcontractor, safety is one of the critical criteria for consideration. The Contractor
maintains a central subcontractor’s database – List of Approved Sub-Contractors, which records and
monitors subcontractor performance.

2. Before starting any sub-contracted work, the subcontractor shall be required to submit his HSE Plan for
review and approval to the HSE Manager of theContractor.

3. In order for continuous monitoring the performance of subcontractors, the List of Approved
Subcontractors shall be reviewed and updated. The subcontractors are evaluated at an interval of
every nine months. The evaluation procedure refers to the Company Quality Manual, Operating
Procedures

4. In addition to the item 2 above, the SO shall conduct a formal assessment of subcontractors’ health and
safety performance on a quarterly basis. The results of the assessments shall be submitted to the DPM
for his/her reference in preparing the review of the List of Approved Sub-Contractors.

Control

1. A copy of the most updated Project Safety Plan shall be distributed or made available for inspection of
each subcontractor working on the Site. Subcontractors are required to comply with the Project Safety
Plan in execution of the works.

2. The HSE Manager/DPM shall hold pre-construction meetings with each subcontractor before they
commence construction works on the Site. The meetings shall be focused on health and safety issues,
which include:
 Safety responsibilities of subcontractor
 Legal and contractual requirement
 Rules and regulations
 Relevant method statement and risk assessment
 Possible hazards created by other subcontractors
 3. Regular safety meetings shall be held monthly with subcontractors where the safety information, interface
problems and safety performance can be discussed and reviewed.

4. All subcontractors’ workers shall receive appropriate and adequate safety training.

5. Suppliers / Subcontractors are required to provide prior to, or on delivery the necessary test, inspection /
examination certificates of the plant or equipment to be hired or used on the Site.

6. Subcontractors are required to submit a report to the Contractor on a regular basis, which contains a
register of the site employees and a list of the plant, equipment and materials that will be or already
brought onto the Site. They are required to submit relevant test and examination certificates of their plant
under relevant legislation, and any necessary information (e.g. MSDS) about the hazards from and safe
use of the materials supplied by them.

7. Closely supervision to the subcontractors’ site operations shall be provided.

Disciplinary Actions against Subcontractors

For strengthening the control of subcontractors’ safety performance, the SO/DPM shall implement
any one or more disciplinary actions against the subcontractor who fail to observe safety rules as
below:

1. Issue Warning Letter(s)

2. Interview with the senior staff of the subcontractor.
3. If the unsafe conditions or acts were considered have imminent risk to cause serious accidents or
property damage. Stop the work immediately until relevant rectification actions were taken and
satisfied to the DPM/SO.
4. On behalf of the subcontractors to rectify the unsafe conditions. Subcontractors shall indemnify the
Contractor for any costs for the actions taken.
5. Termination of the Contract.
6. Remove from the “List of Approval Subcontractors”.

Process Control Program

An analysis has been undertaken to identify the major hazards and risks of the Works. The process control
program provides safe working guidelines for hazards control.

Fire Prevention

Storage of Combustible Materials

Combustible materials stored on site, whether outside or inside a structure, should be well stacked in an orderly
manner and to the minimum. Ample separating spaces should be provided to each stack both from the top and the
sides.

Storage of Dangerous Goods

All dangerous goods shall be stored in appropriate Dangerous Goods Stores according to the Dangerous Goods
Ordinance. Unused dangerous goods should be returned to and stored in the Dangerous Good Stores. Safety
precautions on the use of dangerous goods should be observed at all times.

Housekeeping
Always maintain good housekeeping of the site.
 Orderly storage of materials
  Periodical removal of discarded combustible packing materials, wood chips, saw
dust, etc.
Means of Escape
Means of escape shall be provided and maintained free from obstruction at all times. Fire exits should be clearly
marked where appropriate.

Hot Work
Sparks from hot work is, by large, the most common cause for fires in construction sites. Extreme care should
therefore be exercised when carrying out any hot work. All combustible materials should be removed, where
possible, from the immediate vicinity. A portable fire extinguisher should be placed at immediate readiness.

Electric Wiring
All electric wiring should be properly insulated and protected. Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers should be installed
to trip the supply when overloading of the circuit occurs.

No Smoking
No smoking signs should be prominently displayed and strictly observed in the areas where combustible materials
are stored or high fire risk construction activities (e.g. hot work, use of inflammable adhesives or solvents) are
carrying out.

Fire service Installation and Equipment

Where appropriate, suitable fire service installations and equipment (e.g. fire hose, fixed fire pump) should be
provided and proper maintained. A plan showing the location(s) of the fixed fire pump(s) should be provided at a
prominent position at the entrance of the site.

Safety Training
All employees shall receive training in emergency
 An emergency team should be established on the site; suitable staff should receive
training in fire fighting technique.
 Fire drill should be held regularly

Portable Equipment
Suitable type portable fire extinguishers should be provided and maintained in good working order at all times.
Conditions of the fire extinguishers should be checked by designate staff regularly.

WORK IN CONFINED SPACE

1. In planning and executing works in a confined space, a safe system of work shall be established
which takes into account of:
 test and monitor of the air quality;
 ventilation;
 access and egress;
 plant and equipment;
 materials;
 personal protective equipment;
 competence of the person involved;
 supervision and instruction; and
 emergency equipment and procedures

2. Before work is undertaken in a confined space, a competent person shall be appointed to carry out
risk assessment for the working conditions in the confined space and recommend measures to be
taken to prevent accident.
 3. Worker who enters into confined space must be properly trained by competent trainer.

4. No confined space work should be started until a permit-to-work is certified and issued by the DPM
or his delegates.

5. The permit-to-work shall only be issued under the condition that all recommendations in the risk
assessment report have been complied with.

6. Safety precautions before work begin:

i. Every piece of mechanical equipment in the confined space, which is liable to cause danger,
has been disconnected from its power source, with its power source locked out;
ii. Every pipe or supply line whose contents are liable to create a hazard has been properly
blanked off;

iii. The confined space has been tested to ensure the absence of any hazardous gas and no
deficiency of oxygen;

iv. The confined space has been adequately purged and sufficiently cooled and ventilated;
having regard to the circumstances of the particular confined space, to ensure that it is a safe
workplace

v. An adequate supply of air and effective forced ventilation has been provided inside the
confined space

vi. Effective steps have been taken to prevent

vii. An ingress to the confined space of hazardous gas, vapor, dust or fume

viii. An in-rush into the confined space of mud or water.

ix. Adequate access and egress

x. Persons who engage to work in confined space shall have received suitable instruction,
training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far is reasonable practicable, the
safety of themselves and of other persons.

8. Safety precautions when work is being undertaken:

ii. a person is stationed outside the confined space to maintain communication with the workers
inside;
iii. the risk assessment report and the related certificate are displayed in a conspicuous place at
the entrance of the confined space;
iv. no internal combustion engine shall be used inside the confined space;
v. The safety precautions undertaken under item 5 above continue to be effective.
9. Provide and keep readily available in satisfactory conditions sufficient supply emergency equipment of: -
i. approved breathing apparatus;
ii. vessels containing oxygen or air;
iii. safety harnesses and ropes; and
iv. An audio and visual alarm by which the workers inside the confined space can alert those
outside.
10. In case a person was found collapse in a confined space and cannot be pulled out by means of the
attached rescue line, call “999” immediately. No person is allowed to enter into the confined space for
attempting a rescue unless he is wearing suitable breathing apparatus and trained to do so.

Working at Height

1. All fall edges and openings from which a person is liable to fail a vertical distance of more than 2
meters shall be protected by provision of a top guardrail of a height between 900 to 1150mm and
 an intermediate guardrail of a height between 450 to 600mm and a toe-board at a height of 200mm
from ground.

2. Safe means of access to every workplace should be provided.

3. A suitable working platform shall be provided for workers, who have risk to fall from a height of 2
meters or more while carrying out works.

4. Platforms, gangways or runs from any of which a person is liable to fail a vertical distance of more
than 2 meters shall either be closely boarded, planked or plated.

5. Any gangway or run from any part of which a person is liable to fall a distance of more than 2
meters shall be at least 400 mm wide if it is used for the passage of persons only. Its width shall be
extended to at least 650 mm wide if it is used for the passage of materials.

6. Competent person shall be appointed to inspect those scaffolds and working platforms before they
are put into use.

7. Where defects or unsafe conditions were found during the inspection, the competent person shall
report the findings to the supervisor, remedial action should than be arranged immediately.

Scaffold & Working Platform

1. Scaffold / Working platform shall be inspected by a competent person before being taken into use
for the first time and at regular intervals not exceeding 14 days. Further inspection shall be carried
out after any substantial addition, partial dismantling or other alteration, and any exposure to
weather conditions likely to have affected its strength or stability such as typhoon and heavy
rainstorm, etc. Result of the inspection shall be entered into an inspection report.

2. Where defects or unsafe conditions were found during the inspection, the competent person
shall report the findings to the supervisor, remedial action should than be arranged immediately.

3. Competent person or professional engineers responsible for plan and design of scaffold / working
platform, to ensure risks during construction and in-use are eliminated or minimized.

4. Erection and demolition of scaffold / working platform shall be performed by competent workers
and under the immediate supervision of a competent person.

5. Where erection of scaffold / working platform is involve working at height, proper fall arresting
system shall be adopted.

6. Every working platform, gangway or run from which a person is liable to fall a distance of more
than 2m should be either closely boarded, planked or plated, and should be provided with a top
guard-rail of a height between 900mm to 1,150mm and an intermediate guard-rail of a height
between 450 to 600mm and a toe-board at a height of 200mm from ground.

7. Every board or plank forming part of working platform, gangway or run should be not less than
200mm in width and not less than 25mm in thickness; or not less than 150mm in width when the
board or plank exceeds 50mm in thickness.

8. Board or plank, which form part of a working platform, gangway or run, should not project beyond
its end support to a distance exceeding 150mm unless it is sufficiently secured to prevent tipping.

9. Equipment shall not be piled higher than the toe board unless sufficient panelling has been erected
above the toe board
Temporary Access

Suitable and adequate safe access to and egress from every workplace shall be provided and maintained.
1. The width of working platform, gangway or run shall not less than 400 mm.
2. The width of gangway or run used for the movement of materials shall not less than 650mm.
3. Gangway, stairway or run from which a person is liable to fall a distance of more than 2m should be
provided with a top guard-rail of a height between 900mm to 1,150mm and an intermediate guard-
rail of a height between 450 to 600mm and a toe-board at a height of 200mm from ground.

Housekeeping

1. Materials shall be stacked safely and securely.

2. Protruding nails and sharp objects on wooden timber shall be removed as soon as possible.

3 The site should always be kept in clean condition, rubbish and waste materials shall be frequently
and regularly removed off site. Adequate number of rubbish collectors or designated area shall be
provided for waste disposal.

4. Workplace shall be kept tidy and free from tipping hazards. Scaffold and platform in particular
shall be kept clear. Loose or small parts should be placed in a receptacle to prevent them from
falling.

5. Plant, equipment and material shall be positioned, as far as possible, not to cause obstruction to
site accesses.

6. Accumulate / stagnant water on site should be removed as soon as reasonably practicable.

7. Access / egress shall be kept clean and clear at all times.

8. Adequate lighting shall be provided to workplace where lighting is necessary to secure workers’
safety.

9. Waste timber, packing cases, etc. shall be kept away from sources of ignition.

Falling Object

1. Materials should be safe stacked and secured to prevent fall.

2. Where relevant, catch-fan or nylon mesh or protective canopy should be provided to prevent
falling objects, which endanger to personnel.

3. Should there have catch-fan or nylon mesh been provided, regular cleaning of the accumulated
debris and inspection to check the condition is required.

4. Loose or small parts should be stored in a container while they are lifting or transporting.

5. Toe-boards with 200mm in height should be provided to all working platforms or floor edges to
prevent materials falling from height. Equipment shall not be piled higher than the toe board
unless sufficient paneling has been erected above the toe board. ``

6. Provision of covered walkway aside the site boundary or the entrance to site office might require
if there are hazards from falling object, which would endanger to public or site personnel.

7. All persons enter site shall wear safety helmets.

Flammable Liquids and Gases

1. All flammable substances on site (includes petrol, thinner, diesel, LPG and acetylene gases or
other materials have high fire risk) shall have clear record of their quantities and locations.
Subcontractors shall report in writing to safety officer the relevant information of the flammable
substances being brought into site.

2. Safety officer shall maintain an updated record for the flammable substances on site (includes
subcontractors) and keeps those records in a file.

3. Areas shall be set-aside for the storage of flammable substances.

4. Flammable substances shall be stored in an open-air compound, in case the quantity of flammable
substances are exceeded the exemption quantity, licensed dangerous goods store shall be provided.

5. Good housekeeping shall be maintained in reducing fire hazards.

6. Adequate fire extinguishers shall be made available and free from obstacles.

7. Sources of ignition shall be prohibited in areas where flammable goods are stored. “NO Smoking /
No naked Flames” signs shall be prominent displayed.

8. A drip-tray shall be provided for leakage or spillage control of the flammable liquids containers.

Health and Safety in Office

1. Adequate floor space should be provided for every person in an office.

2. Office shall be kept in clean and tidy and free from tripping hazards. Material and equipment
should be stored or stacked safely.

3. Adequate lighting and ventilation should be provided.

4. The air-conditioning system should be clean regularly to avoid bacterial diseases.

5. Floors, passages and stairs should be kept in good order, stairs to be provided with suitable
handrails.

6. Ever adoption of correct manual lifting attitude. If transportation of heavy material is required, use
transportation aids or get assistance wherever possible.

7. Electrical equipment should be properly installed and maintained.

8. Dangerous parts of the office machinery must be properly guarded or warned.

9. Never allow loose hair or clothing near rotating parts of office machines.

10. Operation of office machinery should follow the operation instruction from the manufacturer.

11. Adequate first-aid facilities should be provided and maintained not lower than the legal standards.

12. Appropriate and adequate firefighting equipment should be provided and maintained.

13. Always keeps the fire escape routes clear and clearly marked.
 14. Appropriate staff shall carry out regular inspection to ensure the site office has been maintained in
satisfactory condition.

15. To identify Display Screen Equipment (DSE) users in the office. Where appropriate, carry out
relevant risk assessment.
Excavation

1. Excavation plant should be careful selected to suit the work and the working environment.

2. Prior to excavation, the site shall be thoroughly inspected by responsible person to determine if
special safety measures must be taken

3. Operators of excavation plants (load shifting machinery) shall be trained, qualified and competent
to carry out the work.
4. Suitable barriers shall be provided at the edges of excavation in the ground from which a person is
liable to fall a distance of more than 2 meters.

5. For excavation of 1.2 meters or deeper, the excavated sides shall be shored by suitable structure, or
be sloped to a safe angle to prevent workmen from being endangered by a fall or displacement of
earth, rock or other materials.

6. Additional loadings shall not be positioned so close to the edge of an excavation, a distance of 1
meter away from the edge is recommended.

7. Means of access and egress shall be adequately provided and secured.

8. No persons shall be allowed to continue to work in any excavation if fumes are present or danger
from flooding or collapse or while filling by dampers or trucks is taking place.

9. The location of underground cables, pipes or other obstructions should be ascertained before
excavation starts.

10. A competent person shall be appointed to inspect the stability of excavation or earthwork before
workmen are sent into work, and have weekly inspection.

11. Where defects or unsafe conditions were found during the inspection, the competent person
should report his finding to the supervisor and remedial actions should then be arranged.

12. No excavation shall be undertaken so close to any scaffold and structure as to be liable to cause
collapse.

13. Persons shall not be permitted to work in any place where they could be struck by any part of a
mechanical excavator.

14. Warning lights or other illumination shall be maintained as necessary for the safety of the
employees from the sunset to sunrise

15. All temporary excavations such as wells, holes, pits, shafts, and all similar hazardous excavations
shall be backfilled as soon as possible.

16. Stairs, ladders or ramps shall be provided at excavation sites where the employees are required to
enter the trench excavation over 1.3m or deeper. If in local regulation the height is higher than
1.3m, local regulation shall prevail.

Lifting Operation

1. Lifting appliances and gears shall be maintained in good working order.

 2. Lifting appliances and gears shall be tested and examined in accordance with the relevant statutory
requirements. All statutory required certificates shall be maintained and make available for
inspection.
3. Crane operator shall be competent to operate a crane with valid certificate meeting the
requirement of the government legal requirement.
4. Competent person shall be appointed to carry out weekly inspection to the lifting appliances and
report any faults discovered during the inspection onto the inspection form.
5. Lifting operation should be supervised by a competent person or a trained signaller.
6. Major and heavy lifting operation shall be planed and designed by a competent engineer, method
statement including erecting and dismantling of lifting appliances should be prepared, where
applicable.
7. Method statement for erecting and dismantling of tower crane and hoist should be prepared, where
applicable. Records of repair, overhaul and routine maintenance should be completed by
registered contractor and kept in log-book.
8. A colour code system should be applied strengthening the control of lifting gears. Detail
arrangement refers to section 5.3. (The colour code system does not apply to temporary material
delivery by material suppliers)
9. Overload lifting is prohibited.
10. During lifting operations, effective precautions should be taken to prevent any person under a
suspended load.

Mechanical Material Handling

1. Wherever reasonably practicable, handling materials by means of mechanical methods, such as

transportation aids, lifting appliances or load-shifting machinery.
2. No persons are allowed to operate any mechanical plant unless he/she is competent and authorized
to do so.
3. Operators of load-shifting machinery shall be competent and possess a valid certificate.
4. Dangerous parts of machinery shall be fully enclosed or effectively guarded.
5. The plant owner or proprietor should provide appropriate maintenance to the plant.
6. All plant should be tested and examined in accordance with the relevant regulations, where
appropriate. Statutory Certificates for the plant should be properly kept and make available for
inspection upon requested.
7. Competent persons shall be appointed to inspect the plant regularly.

Temporary Works

1. A competent person shall be appointed responsible for the design and checking of temporary
works.
2. Detail method statement shall be prepared for control of the design, erection and dismantling of
temporary work.
3. A temporary work coordinator shall be appointed to co-ordinate and implement the temporary
work procedures according to the approved method statement.
4. The temporary work coordinator shall regular inspect those temporary works to ensure they are in
safe condition.
5. As-construct certificate for temporary work endorsed by an Independent Check Engineer should
be received before loading the temporary structure.
6. Safe means of access and/or working platform shall be provided to the temporary work workers.
7. Where working at height is involved, safety precaution measures as mentioned in previous
section.3 shall be applied.

Site Traffic (Temporary Haul Road)

1. A speed limit shall be established on site to restrict driving speed below 25 km/h.
 2. Site haul roads shall always be maintained in a reasonable safe condition in respect of width,
gradient, surface conditions and capacity. Sharp curves and changes in gradient should be avoided
as far as possible.
3. In case of the haul road has a height different with the ground that may cause a vehicle falling
from a height, suitable barriers or warning signs shall be provided at the fall edges where
appropriate.
4. Site roads should be demarcated and separated from locations where people work.
5. Designated parking area should be provided for site vehicles and visitors.
6. Cleaning facilities should be provided at site exit to remove muddy materials.

7. Workers working on or adjacent to live traffic must wear highly visible clothing.

Site Transport (Site Vehicles)

1. All vehicle drivers shall be licensed for the class of vehicles in accordance with the requirement
of the Transport Department.
2. Site vehicles shall be maintained in good working condition. The driver or a competent person
shall check the vehicle condition and provide basic maintenance to the vehicles regularly.
3. Only the authorized drivers are allowed to operate site vehicles. Only the authorized drivers can
keep the vehicle key.
4. A list of the authorized driver shall be prepared and kept in site office.
5. All vehicles and mobile plant shall be equipped with proper reversing devices. Goods vehicles
and mobile construction plant (except the crawler-mounted type) shall be equipped with audible
signals on reversing. Banks man shall be provided to guide such reversing movements when
required.
6. Do not overload the vehicle.
7. Vehicles for loading of dusty materials should have properly fitted side and tailboards. Where a
vehicle leaving the site is carrying a load of dusty materials, the load shall be within the level of
sides and tailboards and shall be covered by impervious sheeting to prevent the escape of
materials from the vehicle.
8. Reversing vehicle on the Site should be avoided as far as practicable, if doing so is required, the
following measures should be adopted:
a) To provide designate reversing location, if practicable;
b) Before revering, the driver should check the reversing route carefully; ensure that no persons will
be endangered by the reversing operation;
c) Sound the horn before move the vehicle;
d) During reversing, the driver should closely observe the traffic condition and sound the horn when
necessary;
e) Bank man should be deployed to assist the reversing operation. He should keep close
communicate with the driver by hand signal or other effective channels.
f) The banks man should keep himself a safe distance away from the reversing vehicle.

Temporary Electrical Installation

1. All temporary electrical facilities shall be installed in compliance with relevant legislation, which
shall be in good condition and properly protected against damage.
2. Registered Electrical Worker (REW) shall be appointed responsible for all wiring works and
electrical installations.
3. The temporary electrical supply system should be certified by a registered electrical contractor.
4. An electrical schematic diagram for the electrical supply system should be provided and displayed
near the main switch.
5. An electrician shall regular inspect the electrical installations.
6. The name, designation and contact telephone number of the electrician responsible for the
installations should be displayed near the main switch of the installations.
7. Notice for warning of electrical hazard and resuscitation procedures for electric shock should be
properly displayed.
 8. It is essential to provide the main earth connection and install a suitable current operated earth
leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) at the main intake position to afford earth leakage protection.
9. Appropriate earth conductor should be provided for connection the main earth terminal of the
electrical supply system to an effective earth electrode.
10. Where generator is installed, independent switch box should be provided for isolation of
electricity supply from the generator.
11. Generator should be properly earthed and the exhaust fumes discharged direction shall not cause
any harm or nuisance to passer-by.
12. All cables should be securely installed, supported and protected against damage.
13. Cables should be suspended to avoid them from being unduly laid on ground.
14. Electric equipment used in damp situations or exposed to weather should be weatherproof type or
contained in an appropriate weatherproof enclosure.
15. Armored cables and weatherproof plug and socket shall be used for outdoor installations.
16. For repairing works, Lock-out / Tag-out system should be adopted to prevent unexpected
restarting of apparatus where such restarting might cause dangers to anybody.

Electrical Arc Welding

Arc welding work should be carried out by competent person.

a) Ensure ventilation of the workplace is sufficient whilst carry out welding operation
b) Proper fire fighting equipment should make available adjacent to the workplace.
c) Properly earth the frame or case of the welding machine by connecting with a separate earth wire
to the power source.
d) Welding goggles and gloves should be used.
e) The arc-welding machine should be fully enclosed to prevent accidental contact with any live parts
exposed.
f) The welding return should be firmly connected to the work piece as close to the point of welding
operation as possible.
g) An isolation screen should be provided if the spark or light generated is likely to affect other people
or public.
h) Do not stay in water pit or flooded workplace to weld unless insulated footwear is worn.
i) Do not weld if the hands or body in wet condition.
j) Ensure welding works are kept away from flammable substances or atmosphere.
k) Special precaution measures should be taken if welding in a confined space is required.
l) Properly place and protect the welding cables to avoid accidental damage.
m) The welding transformer should be place right at the welding area or its close vicinity.
n) Always maintain good housekeeping of the workplace to prevent fire or tripping hazards.
o) Completely shut down the welding equipment after work or before leaving the welding area.
p) Regular checks the welding equipment, in particular the welding cable and electrode holder, repair
or replace them in case of damage.

Compressed Air Tool

1. Air receiver / compressor shall be tested and valid certificates shall be obtained prior to the
utilization.
2. Air hoses, couplings and other major components shall be regularly inspected to their safety
condition.
3. Person who operating compressed air tool shall be competent. Proper safety training should be
provided to instruct the safe use of compressed air.
4. Horseplay shall be strictly prohibited.
5. A competent person should be appointed responsible for inspecting compressed air tools regularly.
6. The compressed air line joints shall be fitted with whip check or other devices to prevent
accidental dislodge.
Portable Tool

1. Portable hand tool shall be properly maintained in good working order at all times.
2. Portable power tool including those operated by electric, pneumatic, petrol, cartridge should be
inspecting regularly and the inspected item and the quantity of these tool should be recorded.
3. Proper training shall be provided to the operator in the safe use of such portable power tools.
4. All necessary personal protective equipment against the hazard nature should be provided to the
users. E.g. eye goggles, hand gloves and ear protectors, etc.
5. Users are responsible to check their portable tools every time before use and report any defects to
their supervisor for repair or replacement.
6. Users shall properly use and take care of their tools.

Mechanical Plant and Equipment

1. Selection of plant and equipment should capable of performing the functions for which they are
intended and suit for the environment, such as the workplace where the activities are carried out,
and the weather condition.
2. All plant and equipment should be in good condition and safe working order.
3. The design of the plant and equipment should comply with the relevant statutory regulations,
internationally recognized standards and/or any special requirements where appropriate or stated
in the contract.
4. All construction plant (except the crawler-mounted type) and vehicles shall be equipped with
audible signals on reversing. Banks man shall be provided to guide such reversing movements when
required.
5. Where appropriate, plant and equipment should be inspected, tested and examined in accordance
with relevant regulations. Statutory Certificates for the plant and equipment should be properly kept
and make available for inspection upon requested.
6. Only competent and authorized persons are allowed to operate mechanical plant.
7. Where appropriate, the plant and equipment operator shall possess a valid certificate meeting the
requirements of the relevant legislation. Proper safety training shall be provided to all operators in
the safe use of the plant or equipment.
8. All dangerous parts of plant or equipment shall be fully enclosed or effectively guarded.
9. The plant owner or proprietor should provide appropriate maintenance for the plant.
10. Competent persons shall be appointed to inspect the plant and equipment regularly.
11. Mechanical plant and equipment should be equipped with an emergency stop device as far as
possible, in particular for the bar-bending machine and wood working machine, etc.
12. Suitable proper personal protective equipment to guard against hazards created by the machinery
shall be provided to the operator.

Woodworking Machinery

1. Proper protective guarding and riving knife shall be provided to each bench circular saw.
2. Push stick to avoid hand holding of the timber end near the saw blade should be used by workers.
3. An efficiency emergency switch shall be available.
4. Wood chips and sawdust shall be cleared regularly.
5. Fire extinguisher shall be provided in adjacent to the woodworking area.
6. Operator of woodworking machine shall be competent.
7. All necessary PPE shall be provided, such as eye goggles and ear protector.
8. A competent person should be appointed responsible for inspecting woodworking machinery
regularly.
9. Ignition and smoking within the area of woodworking is prohibited.

Abrasive Wheel

1. A notice stating the maximum working speed and the authorized name of the wheel-mounted
should be fixed in the place where grinding is carried out.
2. Only the appointed competent person is allowed to carry out mounting work for abrasive wheel.
 3. Protective guard or screen should be provided and kept in position.
4. The abrasive wheel or disc should be careful selected in accordance with their maximum
permissible speed.
5. User of abrasive wheel shall be competent, proper training to instruct the safe use of abrasive
wheel shall be provided.
6. All necessary PPE such as eye goggles and/or ear protector shall be provided and used.
7. A competent person shall be appointed responsible for inspecting abrasive wheel regularly.

Use of Chemicals / Hazardous Substances

1. Any substances that are of the following nature: explosive, oxidizing, flammable, toxic, corrosive,
harmful or irritant shall be classified as hazardous substances. The common hazardous
substances on site may include: diesel, cement, paints, thinner, epoxy, lubricants, kerosene,
gasoline and acetylene, etc.
2. All hazardous substances on the site should be identified and registered for their quantity and
usage.
3. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of the chemicals being used on the Site shall be
obtained. The Safety officer shall conduct Hazardous Substance Assessments to evaluate the
hazards of the substances and develop proper control measures according to the MSDS. The
MSDS should be kept and made available on the Site.
4. The Hazardous Substances Assessment shall be reviewed at 12 month intervals, or whenever
necessary.
5. Strictly follow the guidelines provided by the material suppliers or the relevant Material
Safety Data Sheet for use and storage of the chemicals / hazardous substances.
6. Keep the storage area clean and tidy. Prohibit smoking, eating or drinking in the storage area.
7. Where reasonably practicable, materials or substances being used and proven to have serious
adverse effects to health should be substituted by other materials or substances of a less hazardous
nature.
8. All chemicals and hazardous substances shall be suitably labeled and stored.
9. Should workers be involved in the use, handling of, or exposure to hazardous substances, then the
relevant information, training and proper personal protective equipment shall be provided
accordingly?
10. The quantities of hazardous substances on the Site shall be kept to a minimum as far as is possible
and practicable.
11. A specialist contractor shall be employed for disposal of chemical wastes (e.g. waste oil) in
accordance with the requirements of relevant regulations. In principle, neither major repairs nor
maintenance works (e.g. change of lubricants) for machinery should be carried out on site.
12. All storage areas for hazardous substances are to be secured and shall be properly ventilated``

Roadwork / Work adjacent to Live Carriageway

1. When works are required to be carried on the live carriageway, careful planning with a temporary
traffic arrangement scheme should be prepared.
2. Necessary permits / consents from relevant authorities (E.g. Highways Department / Police /
Transport Department) should be granted prior commencement of any temporary traffic
diversion.
3. The approved temporary traffic arrangement scheme should be strictly implemented; the
compliance of the scheme should be inspected regularly.
4. The standards of temporary traffic signage, lighting and equipment shall in compliance with the
requirement of government department.
5. All the temporary signage and lighting should be maintained in clean and clear conditions, and at
proper locations.
6. All personnel working on or adjacent to live carriageway should wear highly visible clothing.
7. All road works workers should be instructed on the hazards of working adjacent to highway, and
in particular involved in the use of thermoplastic and bituminous materials supplied and used in
hot form. (If the bitumen road paving is applied)
 8. Workers should always face the direction of the oncoming traffic and pay attention to the tra
Danger parts of the road working machines and equipment should be properly guarded.
9. Road works should be segregated from road users and pedestrians by appropriate barriers or the
like.
10. Sufficient, clear, even and tidy pedestrian walkway shall be provided and maintained at all times
during the course of construction, adequate directional and warning signs should be provide for
both the pedestrians and public drivers.
11. All goods vehicles and construction plant (except the crawler-mounted type) shall be equipped
with audible signals on reversing. Banks man shall be provided to guide such reversing
movements when required.
12. Vehicles or plant should be properly parked within the boundary of works to avoid effect of the
traffic.
13. Vehicles or plant should be properly parked within the boundary of works to avoid effect of the
traffic.

Goods / Materials delivery on site (including heavy construction plant)

1. Persons who entering site have to abide by the site safety rules.

2. Plant and equipment used for transportation shall comply with relevant legislation.

3. Foreman or designate staff shall check and ensure suppliers’ plant and operator have valid
certificates and license (E.g. test and examination certificates for crane lorry and lifting gears and
license for crane operator, etc.) in accordance with relevant legislation before allow they carrying
out lifting operation on the site.
4. Safe method for lifting shall be adopted.
5. Proper method of material handling (E.g. correct manual handling method) shall be adopted.
6. Any lifting operations, loading and unloading materials (including heavy construction plant) shall
be carried out by competent operator, and under the supervision of a foreman or designate site
staff.
Appendix 1: CHEC Health and Safety Policy Statement
Appendix II: CHEC Environmental Management System Certificate
Appendix III
Terms and definitions
Abrasive wheel means a wheel consisting of bonded abrasive particles with which the reIs a recognized risk
of bursting, and includes coated abrasive discs, wheels made of wood and metal with a surface of abrasive
material.

Absolute duty where the risk of injury is inevitable if safety precautions are not taken, the duty may be
‘absolute’ that is, liability is not referable to negligence, or failing to take Practicable or reasonably practicable
precautions.

Access This is a comprehensive term and refers to just about anything that can reasonably be regarded as a
means of entrance/exit to or from a workplace, even if it is not the usual method of access/egress.

Accident An unplanned event resulting in injury.

Adjustable guard a fixed or movable guard which is adjustable as a whole or which Incorporates an
adjustable part or parts.

British standard A technical specification for the guidance of manufacturers and/or Operators, and for
purchasers in choosing a product which is safe and fit for its intended Purpose. See also CE Marks.

Bund wall an enclosure large enough to limit the spread of spillage or leakage from a storage vessel sited
above ground. Bund walls should be capable of holding 110% of the Contents of the largest tank within the
bund wall.

Carcinogen Any substance which may cause cancer e.g. Benzene, Calcium Chromate, Unrefined mineral oils
and used engine oils.

CE mark A European standard indicating that a product has satisfied the necessary statutory criteria and
requirements for commercial circulation. It is a mark of quality not approval.

Competent person someone who has the technical knowledge or experience necessary to recognize danger
and take the appropriate actions to prevent injury to himself or others.

Confined space any chamber, tank, vat, pit, tunnel, silo, sewer or manhole.

COSHH Control of Substances hazardous to Health Regulations 1988. Requires the Employer to assess the
health risks to employees and implement preventative strategies.

Dangerous parts of machinery any revolving shaft, spindle, mandrel, gear wheels, Friction wheels, drive
belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets, conveyor belts, key heads, Set screws, cotter pin, fan blades, spooked
gear wheels and flywheels, revolving drums, Beaters, centrifuges, abrasive wheels, revolving cutting tools,
power presses and Guillotines.

Dermatitis Inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to various substances. Can in Severe cases prevent a
person ever working again? Normally due to failure of a person to Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment at work.

Distance guard A guard which does not completely enclose a danger point or area but Places that danger
point or area out of normal reach. Distance guards may be fixed or Inter locked.

Electric shock Caused by an electric current passing through the body, affecting the Nervous system and
upsetting bodily organs and functions.
Emergency stop an emergency stop should be provided on all machinery. Emergency Push buttons should be
of the mushroom head type, colored red on a yellow back ground. Resetting of the emergency stop device
must not cause the machine to restart

Factory Any premises in which persons are employed in manual Labor in any process to Make, alter, repair,
finish, clean or wash, adapt for sale any article or part of an article. Also includes places for the slaughter or
confinement for slaughter of animals.

Fencing Primarily to prevent people from falling from edges and objects falling on to Persons below. Secure
fencing should be provided where a person might fall 2 meters or More or less, than 2 meters where the risk of
injury is great e.g. falling onto sharp objects Or moving machinery.

Fire drill the documented six monthly tests of the fire alarm and the actions taken by Building occupants in a
practice fire situation.

Fire escape Means escape from premises to a place of safety in the open air beyond the Building or premises
to which the fire is attacking.

First aid the provision of treatment to preserve life and minimize the consequences of Illness or injury until
medical or nursing help is available.

First aider a person who has been trained by a recognized body and holds a current (3Years from date of
certificate) certificate.

Fixed guard a guard which has no moving parts and is not readily removable without the use of tools (BS
5304 refers).

Frequency The number of vibrations made by a sound as it travels through the air. Measured in cycles per
second or ‘Hertz’ (Hz).

Glare Is the effect of light that causes impaired vision or discomfort experienced when Parts of the visual
field are excessively bright compared with the general surroundings.

Guarding machinery a wide range of guards and guarding systems are available, According to the nature of
the danger, the mode of operation of the machine and the Method of operation to carry out the work for which
the machine is designed e.g. fixed, Interlocking, adjustable, distance, automatic and self-adjusting guards. (BS
5304 refers).