INSPECTION REPORT

INSPECTION LOCATION:
J-NEAK GLOBAL SERVICES
CROSS RIVER STATE NIGERIA PROPOSED REDEEMED
CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD (R.C.C.G). MISSION HOUSE
CONSTRUCTION SITE.

WRITTEN BY
NEBOSH IGC DELEGATE:
AKPAKPAN, NSIKAK EYO
STUDENT NO: 00435766

SUMMITED TO:
NEBOSH TRAINING SERVICE PROVIDER
NOVELLE INNOVATION CENTER.
RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA.

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENT

(NEBOSH IGC3 PROJECT)
THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION
 JUNE, 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 Introduction - - - - - 1

1.2 Executive summary - - - - - 2-3

1.3 Main findings of the inspection - - - - - 4-8

1.4 Conclusions - - - -- 9

1.5 Recommendations - - - - - 10 - 12

Annex: Inspection observation sheets

Declaration
1.1 Introduction
This inspection was carried out at a construction site operated by J-Neak Global
services, a large indigenous construction company/ maintenance agent in Nigeria.
They are undertaking a refurbishment project to a large storey building that has now
being redesigned as a Redeemed Christian church of God (RCCG) Mission House for
the provincial level. The site consists of the main building with a courtyard area at its
back, a car park slot, gate house, a comparatively large yard area adjacent to its
north facing elevation and a minor highway to the south facing elevation the building
entrance. The east facing elevation adjoin the fence of a private house entrance
while the west facing elevations adjoins a public footpaths, an installed jetty to NNPC
(Nigeria National petroleum cooperation) deport oil pipelines for vessel. The yard is a
busy area, in that it is used to receive deliveries, accommodate store plants and
machinery. J-Neak global services project and site management team have a metal
storage unit on site, well equipped welfare facilities for both workers, contractors
and subcontractors. The work environment has been maintained such that it is clean
and in a safe condition as ILO C120, 1964 Article 7; All premises used by workers and
the equipment of such premise , shall be properly maintained and kept clean.

At the time of my visit (according to the site signing-in log) there were 25
operatives on the project working for 4 different subcontractors. There are currently
a number of activities being carried out including Mechanical and Electrical
installation, scaffolding installation, Steel work and the roof spray painting, Ground
works and Demolition, but clearly the nature of the project means that there are
ongoing changes in the nature and scope of the works and a high degree of
complexity was seen.
1.2 Executive Summary
Having completed the inspection and after discussions with the J-Neak Global
services management team it was evident that although there were a number of
issues in terms of health and safety, some more significant than others, the issues
could all be resolved given time, effort and adequate resource. J-Neak Global
services manages the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice 2011, 1.3
Maintaining the work environment and facilities, Floors and other surfaces are
designed, installed, and maintained to allow work to be carried out without risk to
health and safety. Doing this would certainly increase compliance with current
legislation and crucially protect the workforce from harm in what is a complex and
potentially dangerous work environment. It was also clear that J-Neak Global
Services take a conscientious and proactive approach to health and safety matters
and are acutely aware of how exposed they might be if they do not work to
continuously improve standards with regards to site safety and welfare. Health and
safety at construction sites deals with both physical and psychological well-being of
workers on construction sites and other persons whose health is likely to be
adversely affected by construction activities. The principal contractor has managed
the risks to health and safety associated with the storage, movement, and disposal of
construction materials and waste at the workplace. Work Health and Safety
Regulation 2011 s.315

J-Neak Global Services didn’t Set up a scaffold on level, compacted soil at a safe
distance from exposed pipelines before job execution hereby endangers ILO
Recommendation R171. (1985). B11A; Health assessment of workers before their
assignment to specific tasks which may involve danger to their health or that of
others. A proper scaffold must have guardrails on all platforms, have platforms that
are fully installed, and have all required components installed (base plates, mudsills,
braces, coupling devices, etc.).
The recommendation results set out, coupled with robust monitoring systems and a
proactive supervisory approach will address the issues in the report and set a
benchmark for future performance and continuous improvement, hopefully creating
a more positive atmosphere and culture on the site.
1.3 Main findings of the inspection
As a company J-Neak Global services are performing well despite in the construction
sector over the past few years, but in this year they have secured much larger and
considerably more complex projects and the infrastructure of the business appears
to be struggling to keep up with this level of expansion. As a result it would appear
that the management of health and safety has been compromised and my visit has
shown that a number of hazards are present and that the management systems in
place are not currently robust enough. The main areas of concern are as follows:

1. Asbestos Control and Removal Management

As with all construction sites, and more particularly in this case where asbestos is
concerned, employers must assess the risk of exposure and then do all that is
reasonably practicable to avoid the risk, thereby ensuring the health and safety of
employees and others. If an ‘asbestos incident’ occurs, all employees should be
informed in writing about their potential exposure and the possible risks to health;
and the fact of their exposure must be recorded by the employer. The Control of
Asbestos Regulations 2006 state that an employer shall not carry out work which is
liable to expose his employees to asbestos unless he has:
(a) Made a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risk created by that exposure to
the health of those employees and of the steps that need to be taken to meet the
requirements of these Regulations;

(b) Recorded the significant findings of that risk assessment as soon as is practicable
after the risk assessment is made; and

(c) Implemented the steps referred to in sub-paragraph (a) above.

Provided asbestos is well contained in structural elements (e.g. cement, tiles), and is
left undisturbed and not subject to drilling, sawing or unscrupulous demolition, the
risk is small compared to the risk of removing it, ILO Asbestos convention C162,
1986, Article 3; National laws or regulations shall prescribe the measures to be taken
for the prevention and control of , and protection of workers against , health
hazards due to occupational exposure to asbestos. Where asbestos is to be removed,
then a number of controls apply covering notification, licensing of operators and
procedures.

2. Adequate Information, Instruction Training and supervision

The Regulations require mandatory training for anyone liable to be exposed to

occupational health risk at work ILO Convention C167 1988 Article 33B workers
should be adequately and suitably informed of potential safety and health hazards to
which they may be exposed at their workplace. This includes maintenance workers.
Every employer shall ensure that adequate information, instruction and training is
given at regular intervals to those of his employees who are or who are liable to be
exposed to occupational health diseases

3. Manual handling Management

At the site there was a very poor adoption of manual handling techniques due to
lack of training and experience workers, employees who are undertaking any such
manual handling operations with general indications and, where it is reasonably
practicable to do so, precise information on, the weight of each load, and the
heaviest side of any load whose centre of gravity is not Positioned centrally.

4. Traffic Management Systems

As with all construction sites and more particularly in this case where the site is
located in an urban area and has tight access and limited space and is extremely busy
in terms of deliveries, it is crucial that site traffic is managed effectively by
competent and well trained personnel. The safe movement of materials, operatives
and visitors to and from site are key to the success of the project and there are
currently a number of concerns in terms of safety.
a. Firstly, there are no trained banks men/traffic marshals on site and that seriously
compromises the safety of operatives working in the yard area and members of the
public and motorists who pass the site when vehicle/plant movements are taking
place.
b. Secondly, there is no segregation between pedestrians entering the site and
vehicles/plant and there is no designated pedestrian walkway from the site entrance
to the offices, which could result in collisions and serious injury.
c. Thirdly, the housekeeping in the yard is very poor with waste materials and plant
deposited randomly in the area causing further obstructions and reducing the size of
an already small area making traffic movements and vehicle shunts even more
hazardous.
A safe place of work including safe access and egress has not been maintained. A
safe work environment with adequate welfare facilities has been compromised by
allowing plant operations in a welfare area.

5. Fire planning & Emergency Procedures

A number of fire hazards were present as a result of unsatisfactory working
practices found in the site, including the storage of flammable substances on a
workbench, the storage of flammable refuse in plastic refuse sacks and the use of the
store for storage of welding gases (which should be kept in a special area).
Additionally, one of the fire exits was blocked which could prevent an emergency
evacuation. Although there is a fire plan in place it is clearly not being updated in an
ever-changing environment.
This is indicative of a lack of supervision on the part of management with respect
to weekly checks of equipment and daily observations. As the structure changes it is
essential to re-site signage and extinguishers, update the fire plan accordingly and
ensure safe egress in the event of a fire. The lack of extinguishers in a number of
areas and the use of fire exits for site work could result in serious harm or death in
the event of a fire together with lost production. As well as breaching some of the
acts detailed above it is incumbent upon employers under the ‘Regulatory Reform
(Fire Safety) Order 2005’ to put in place procedures to ensure the safety of
employees should a fire start.

6. Management of Work at Height

There are numerous issues surrounding the carrying out of work at height and these
needs to be addressed. It is not enough to simply rely on the local subcontract
management to ensure that work at height is being carried out safely. ILO Safety and
Health in Construction convention C167, 1988 Article 14. Scaffolds and ladders
where work cannot safely be done on or from the ground or form part of a building
or other permanent structure, a safe and suitable scaffold shall be provided and
maintained or other equally safe and suitable provision shall be made. Risk
assessments and method statements are provided by subcontractors and once
evaluated and approved by the principal contractor (PC) it is essential that adequate
supervision by the PC is in place to ensure that only competent, trained personnel
are being used to carry out the task and that the equipment being used is fit for
purpose and properly maintained and that all work is properly planned and
organised. Failure to comply is a breach of ‘The Work at Height Regulations 2005’.

7. General Risk Management

Whichever method of controlling the hazard is determined, it is essential that an
evaluation of its impact on the use of the equipment, substance, system or
environment is carried out to ensure that the control does not contribute to the
existing hazard or introduce a new hazard to the area. It is also essential that all
people concerned be informed about the changes and where necessary provided
with the appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision as are
reasonably necessary to ensure that each worker is safe from injury and risks to
health. Whilst it is clear that J-Neak Global Services are a successful and generally
well-managed company, being a member of the Considerate Contractors Scheme, it
is evident that given the scope of the hazards found, the management of health and
safety risk at this time is not adequate. The issues detailed above (items 1-3) coupled
with concerns such as failure to provide adequate PPE for various construction
activities - a breach of the ‘Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992’ - and
lack of management control where there is excessive noise and emissions, which
breaches both the ‘Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005’ and the ‘Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002’, show a lack of
determination on the part of management.
1.4 Conclusions
As discussed earlier, J-Neak Global Services are clearly a successful business but
management of health and safety appears to have deteriorated. However, the effort
required to rectify matters is minimal when compared to the costs of potential fines,
compensation, lost time and productivity, and the adverse publicity that would come
as a result of serious accidents and incidents.
The company’s awareness and understanding of their duties and responsibilities,
though commendable, needs to be translated into action.
The recommendations set out below coupled with robust monitoring systems and a
proactive supervisory approach will address the issues in the report and set a
benchmark for future performance and continuous improvement, hopefully creating
a more positive atmosphere and culture on the site. Although there are costs
attached to the recommendations they are relativity small when one looks at the
unlimited fines against the company or significant jail sentences awarded to senior
managers and directors in court cases involving negligence and poor practice.
1.5 Recommendations

Recommendation Likely resource Priority Target date

implications

Recognised, certificated The cost of the course together This is a high 1 month from date
training to be provided for site with temporary replacement for priority of report
workers example banksmen/ the operatives concerned
yard operative(s) and masons. should be less than #500,000

Pedestrian segregation to
be put in place using
physical barriers,
appropriate signage and
floor marking
The main costs here will be This action is a 1 week from date
labour and coupled with the very high priority as of report
hire or purchase of barriers, and it is required for
cost of paint and signage should compliance and
be around #200,000 there is significant
risk if no action

A more effective system This can cost only but hiring of This is a high
for monitoring and competent firm for health and priority because it
supervising activities and safety briefings, inductions and is a way to raise
a more robust workplace more toolbox meeting and standards and then 1 day from date of
inspection programme programs on monthly basis. maintain and report.
required further develop
them. Without this
there will be a
continued decline
Procurement of good scaffolds The cost of ladder is #80,000
and ladders for suitability
At most 5 pieces of good
purpose, Every ladder must be 1 week - 1 month
ladders should cost # 400,000 This action is a
secured and safely positioned at from the date of
very high priority
the correct angle. Before a ladder A good scaffolding companies report
is used, it must be inspected for takes #150,000 for a good
damaged parts, including hinges, tubular scaffold with handrail,
rungs or steps, side rails, and foot panel and standard
feet. Side rails should extend at installation in calabar where the
least 900 mm (3 ft) above the site is located.
landing and be secured at the
top.

Procurement of good PPE’s as Cost of good standard personal This action is a

When work with asbestos or protective equipments (PPE) very high priority as 3-5 days from date of
which may disturb asbestos is procurement concerned should it is required for report.
being carried out, the Asbestos be less than #450,000 compliance and
Regulations require employers there is significant
and the self-employed to risk if no action
prevent exposure to asbestos
fibres. Where this is not
reasonably practicable, they
must make sure that exposure
is kept as low as reasonably
practicable by measures other
than the use of respiratory
protective equipment,
Proper installations of gas
detectors and firm alarm systems
The cost of the course together This is a high 2 weeks from date of
there is an urgent need to
With installation is #750,000 priority because it report.
provide a separate gas cylinder
is a way to raise
storage area to prevent fire
standards and then
outbreak.
maintain a good safety
Whilst unsatisfactory working
culture.
practices can be eliminated at no
cost through improved
management
Control.
Manual handling operations with The main costs here will be This action is a 1 month from date of
general indications such as Load labour and coupled with the very high priority report.
weights tags and machinery hire of mechanical lifting
should be recognise where it is equipments, or purchase of load
reasonably practicable to do so, tags, barriers, and cost
precise information on, the of signage should be
weight of each load, and the around #600,000
heaviest side of any load whose
centre of gravity is not
positioned centrally
GC3 – THE HEALTH AND Candidate’s observation

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION sheet

Sheet number 1 of 10

Student name : AKPAKPAN NSIKAK EYO Student number 00435766

Place inspected: J-Neak Global Services (Nigeria Limited) Date of inspection 17/05/2018

Renovation of RCCG Province I Mission House

Observations Control measures Timescale

Hazards and consequences Immediate and longer term actions

1. Fall from Height (Physical Hazards) I. Adjust Equipment to suit worker. Immediately (1 day)

Falls from height can result to death L. Creation/Construction of fall arresting 3 weeks – 4 weeks
or injury that may cause disorder platform & installation of hand rails on
scaffolds (edge protection)

2. Risk of Trip due to the unsheeted I. Erect warning sign and barrier off Immediately (2-10min)
brittle roof which the work is done around area affected.
15m above the floor and the
spraying machine platform.

L. Repair/Resurface footpath
1 month

3. Slips (risk) on paint spillage found on I. Resurface footpath by quick cleanup. 2 days
scaffold top panel

L. Replace the top panels. 2 months

4. Risk of fire outbreak due to the I. Isolate all ignition processes around. 7 days
inflammable chemical composition of
marine paint used for the top roof
spray on already installed aluminium
L. Erect suitable fire alarms to detect 4 months
sheets.
oxygen (atmospheric rich zone and
depletion)
GC3 – THE HEALTH AND Candidate’s observation

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION sheet

Sheet number 2 of _10__Student

name : AKPAKPAN NSIKAK EYO Student number 00435766

Place inspected J-Neak Global Services (Nigeria Limited) __ Date of inspection 17 /05 / 2018

Site Renovation of RCCG Province I Mission House Project

Observations Control measures Timescale

Hazards and consequences Immediate and longer term actions

5. Risk of tripping due to damaged I. Sand filling of the affected area 1 day
concrete floor at the main entrance
of the building.

L. Casting/Concrete Repairs 2-3 month

Can cause injury or damage to

property during transport.

6. Adverse weather (physical Hazard) I. Restricting access to work area 1 day

body contact with hot surface during
spray painting the roof. This can lead
to burn.
L. Installation of coolants on affected 2 months
area.

7. The risk of exposure to excessive I. Proper instruction, training must be 1 – 3 days

noise with inappropriate PPE given on the aspect of PPE.
(Personal Protection Equipment)
usage.
L. Installation of guards to reduce noise
decibels 2 months
This can cause permanent hearing
disorder, stress.

8. The risk of Electric shock due to the I. The use of marking and caution band 1 – 2 days
exposed damaged cable. for restriction at affected area.

This can cause death or fatal injuries L. Placement of Protection guard rails to
avoid contact with electrical lines and 1 month
replacement of damage cables.
GC3 – THE HEALTH AND Candidate’s observation sheet

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Sheet number 3 of __10_Student

name : AKPAKPAN NSIKAK EYO

Student number 00435766

Place inspected J-Neak Global Services (Nigeria Limited) Date of inspection 18 /05 / 2018

Observations Control measures Timescale

Hazards and consequences Immediate and longer term actions

9. The risk of Dermatitis due to the I. Provision of decontamination unit 1 (daily)

constant usage of chemicals like
thinner for body cleaning.
L. Improvement in water pumps and taps 1 month
installation
This can result to skin infection and
damage of skin layers.

10. Risk of having fall of object from the I. Barricades the working Area 1 day
workers above.

This can result to fatal injuries to

workers below or even public L. The use of scaffolding covered by nets
members
3 months

11. Electrical Hazards:

Risk of working with powered I. Restricting access to the area 2 days (immediately)
equipment that are not properly
grounded (earth).

This can result to shock, L. Installation of shock absorbers, 5 months

electrocution and a fatal injury. earthing and thunder arrestors.

12.Pressurized containers (spray I. Cordon off the area and put up 1 – 7 days
machine cylinder). Danger or it should be removed.

L. Enclose to work area and keep it under

negative pressure until testing the seal
area for leaks and proper stacking is
8 months
done.

13. Ladders used to wedge a tabular I. Restrict Access Immediately

scaffold. The Ladder can slip
sideways and then make the Reinstall Scaffold
scaffold lose stability. This can result
L. Installation of edge protection and
to falls, death, injuries.
guard rails must be recommended.
2 months
GC3 – THE HEALTH AND
SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Student name : AKPAKPAN NSIKAK EYO
Place inspected J-Neak Global Services (Nigeria Limited)
Observations
Hazards and consequences
14. Poor Manual Handling
Can result to Backache body pains
or fatal injuries and disabilities,
musculoskeletal disorder.
15. Scaffold install without guard rails &
toe boards.
The risk of upper/lower arm
disorder, death can be the result.
16. Risk of having silica dust in
demolition processes.
This can result to a disease with
Lung fibrosis, that causes difficulties
in breathing. Silica dust results to
silicosis.
17.Risk of releasing toxic solvent,
gases, fumes during paint spraying
and the use of adhesive or thinner.
Corrosive liquids, solvents can result
in headache, nausea
unconsciousness and death.
18. The risk of Asbestos due to
demolition of fire resistant walls.
This can result to asbestosis diffuse
fibrosis of the lung or mesothelioma
(cancer of the lining of the chest
and abdomen)
Candidate’s observation sheet
Sheet number 4 of 10
Student number 00435766
Date of inspection 18 /05 / 2018
Control measures Timescale
Immediate and longer term actions
I. Avoid, minimize or reduce load weight. Immediately
So far as it is reasonably practicable.
L. Provision of mechanical aids for
handling and proper training in safe 3 months
manual should be provide.
I. The use of PPE e.g Hard hat/safety 1 day
boots and restriction to affected zone.
L. Reinstallation of the scaffold from the
base to the top level.
7 days
I. The use of competent person with PPE 1 day
used for dusty task.
L. Water suppression (processes)
installation 2 months
I. The use of competent person with PPE 3 days
used for dusty task.
L. Increase level of health surveillance.
1 – 3 weeks.
I. The use of glove bag techniques and 1 day
thorough cleaning of the affected
area.
L. The removal of the materials by a 2 months
competent person before demolition
continues.
GC3 – THE HEALTH AND Candidate’s observation sheet

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION Sheet number 5 of 10

Student name : AKPAKPAN NSIKAK EYO Student number 00435766

Place inspected J-Neak Global Services (Nigeria Limited) Date of inspection 19 /05 / 2018

Observations Control measures Timescale

Hazards and consequences Immediate and longer term actions

19. Vibration Hazards

The risk of carpal tunnel syndrome
due to usage of portable hand tools
e.g drilling machine (A long term
exposure)
This can result to permanent
damage to nerves and loss of the
sense of touch and dexterity.
I. Top exposure to unfit portable devices Immediately
L. Regular maintenance of machine to 1 – 3 weeks
avoid whole body vibration hazards
and the procurement of up to date
machines.

20. Hot work e.g welding activities in I. The use of PPE and a competent 1 – 3 days
the site. person.

A tool box talk for members.

1 month
This can result to injuries like L. Where reasonable practical, formation
injuries like minor flash burns to of access shade is recommended.
eye. Enclosed work stands.

21. Risk of delayed first aid treatment I. Supervision, Training and proper 1 – 3 hours
due to oil (pipeline) contamination instruction at intervals.
in drinking facilities .
L. Provision of First Aid unit at close
This can cause occupation health range and water filtration 3 months
illness (disease) & death. equipments.

22. Risk of ankle sprain due to poor I. Install make foot part panel. 1 week
posture while spraying the roof.
L. Move more excessive material away
This can result to disorder, fall and from access.
even death. 3 months

23. The risk of fire outbreak from I. Apply yellow/red paint markings/ 1 day
exposed oil pipeline due to missing caution.
warning signage.

This can cause major death and 2 months

injuries L. Initiate NNPC Maintenance team for
proper checking/inspection
GC3 – THE HEALTH AND Candidate’s observation sheet

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION Sheet number 6 of _10

Student name : AKPAKPAN NSIKAK EYO Student number 00435766

Place inspected J-Neak Global Services (Nigeria Limited) Date of inspection 19 /05 / 2018

Observations Control measures Timescale

Hazards and consequences Immediate and longer term actions

24. Risk of vehicle over speeding and I. Inform workers at site and contractors 1 day (immediately)
causing road traffic accidents due to speed limit on a minor highway.
poor signage at bend corners.

This can result to fatal accident that 6 months

may lead to death. L. Installation of speed limiting devices in
company motors and workers.

25. The risk of slip due to the sloppy
landing outside the work area by
the west towards the entrance.
This can lead to injuries, death.
I. Barrier off around affected area and 2 – 4 days
increase warning signs.
L. Monitoring and maintain the site
condition of all footpaths on site Quarterly
during inspection.

26. The risk of Cement dust (chemical) I. The use of suppression techniques. 3 weeks
can lead to occupational asthma,
dermatitis.
L. Installation of LEV (Local Exhaust 3 months
Ventilation) and dust lamps or
monitors.

27. Disposal of Hazardous waste. I. Sealed containers should be made 5 months

available at the site intervals of 10m to
This can lead to contamination of a unit.
ground water source with can result
to occupational ill health. L. Formation a treated disposed 10 months
hazardous waste recycler.

28. Risk of Eye and face injury due to I. Used of visor should be enforced. Immediately
operators and tillers not wearing
visor provided.
L. Training on use of PPE for all site 3 weeks
workers.
GC3 – The Health and Safety Practical Application

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