Monsoon Preparedness Plan
Monsoon Preparedness Plan
MONSOON
PREPAREDNESS PLAN
Monsoon
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Introduction:
Apart from the construction related precautions that we take as per the hazards existing at the
construction site; extra cautionary measures are required to be taken in monsoon season, as the
level of risk increases during this period.
What is Monsoon:
A Monsson is a sessional change in the direction of the preveiling wind.This wind typically brings
about a marked change in the local weather.
OBJECTIVES:
To develop a safe procedure to tackle with the predicted monsoon hazards at construction Site,
labour colony in a systematic structured way.
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➢ Access and facilities at camps
➢ Site and property immersing in the water accumulated due to rain and surface run off.
➢ Electrocution and electrical machineries immersing in the water.
➢ Fire hazards due to short circuit.
➢ Increased severity of electrocution due to increase in humidity.
➢ Fall / Fly of plywood, G.I.Sheets, deck sheets and other materials at higher elevations due
to heavy wind.
➢ Collapse of structures (permanent and temporary) due to heavy wind.
➢ Collapse of mobile crane/tower crane.
➢ Fly of dust and sandy particles during heavy wind condition which may obstruct the
visibility and hit workers visibility.
➢ Mosquito breeding due water accumulation.
✓ As a prediction of windstorm and thunder shower, project team shall keep abreast of
weather conditions through local electronic and print media and disseminate the same to
the concerned.
✓ Maintain an updated list of telephone numbers and contacts for local offices ,
meteorological dept. of emergency preparedness including the local media system and
other essential utilities etc.
✓ Arrange backup communications, such as two-way radios or cellular phones, and have
spare batteries and backup power/ emergency generators on site accommodations.
✓ Identify any existing large earth dump that could fall and damage buildings, installed pipes,
mobile welding equipments, fire pumps or power and communication lines.
✓ Ensure all water drains are clear from blockage.
✓ Emergency guidance in case of flood, earth slide etc, is to be addressed in emergency plan
✓ Predetermined access to all offices, client/EPMC/TPI office, camps, facility areas, sewage
browsing trucks, drinking water tankers, fire tenders etc to be reviewed and ensure that
these are well raised (without hindering the water drainage).
✓ Repairing and securing all roofs at office, worker rest shed & camps, dining areas to avoid
any leak and flying of roof sheets.
✓ Designate an emergency response team and a supporting crew for emergency
maintenance of port cabins access, drains and related activities.
✓ Ensure excess earth material is removed from Road and leveled properly.
✓ Identify all critical areas of the facility, and make sure at least one identified person knows the
proper electrical shutdown procedures and is authorized to implement them round the clock (All
shifts).
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✓ All hazardous waste storage areas to be covered. Arrange to dispose as much waste as possible
before monsoon.
✓ Proper bund wall / dyke around the fuel & oil storage area (if not permanently there) to avoid any
runoff.
✓ Arrange enough emergency food supplies in stock for a week’s period and maintain the inventory
throughout the monsoon season. All food items shall be stored in elevated areas.
RISK COMMUNICATION:
The bad weather conditions shall be communicated to all the workers to move to the safe area as
identified by the emergency response team both for on site and off site.
The emergency procedures shall be implemented with immediate effect after communication
from the Project Manager / Construction Manager to do so.
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• Vegetable to be washed several times before cooking until completely clean.
• Cooked food to be kept covered protecting from flies / ants etc.
• Suitable arrangement to be made to remove accumulated water.
• Avoid non-veg food. Overnight food should be avoided. Consume hot fresh food as far as
possible.
• Identify cholera & Typhoid vaccination agencies so that they can be called immediately
when the emergency arises.
• For any common symptoms like fever, vomit, diarrhoea. (If anybody has the Illness, please
do not delay and take medication consulting the RIL-WFC /Doctor at the Earliest.
Everyone is hereby requested to disseminate the disaster management members with the contact
members.
PRECAUTIONARY ACTION PLAN FOR THE MONSOON
Sr. Description of Discussion Action Plan Target Actual Date of
No. Date Completion
01. Electrical Safety During Monsoon Should be all electrical distribution board are
rain covered. Temporary cables joints are
rectified. Welding machine are covered and
kept on high level, instructed electrician to keep
electrical cables overhead.
02. Machinery Safety During Should be all motors are rain covered,
Monsoon protection on tower crane and passenger hoist
is done. Cutting bending and threading machine
is covered by tarpaulin
03. Rain Protection for Concreting Monsoon shed will be prepared during
Work During Monsoon concrete.
04. Health/ Hygiene of workers for Should be PPE’s like rain shoes and rain coat is
Monsoon issued, labour camp rectification for water
logging is made, RO plant is serviced.
05. Height Work During Monsoon If wind speed is more than 14km/per hrs., then
all height work activity will stop, supervision
made strict and PPE’s is provided
06. PPE’S for Monsoon Should be PPE’s like rain shoes, gumboot and
rain coat is issued, and sufficient no. are kept in
store.
07. De-Watering Arrangement Should be Sufficient dewatering pump is
engaged. Plumbing work is going on. And
manpower is engaged for manual dewatering.
08. Rain protection arrangement for Should be rain protection shed is made. PPEs
Top level/open area work has been given, pep talk is given for does and
don't
09. Malaria Control During Monsoon Should be stag water is kept clean, mosquito
net Should be provided, Continuous monitoring
is on progress, sufficient medicine is stored,
fogging and shrink is kept on continuous.
10. Monsoon Task Force Details Should be minimum Ten Workers is dedicated
for monsoon task force.
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1. Observe If any power line has fallen on ground, vehicle, don’t touch anything metallic in
the vehicle and stay inside until professional help arrives.
2. If power lines and poles are down in yard or in the site, always treat them as if they were
energized and dangerous.
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3. Never try to remove any electrical pole unless you are authorized to do so stay away. Call
the electrician and report the location so that, repairs can be made as soon as possible.
4. Never try to help someone trapped by a power line without switching off the source of
supply. You endanger your own safety. Inform concern authority.
5. Disconnect computers and other delicate electronic equipment’s. Consider attaching surge
protectors to such equipment.
6. Be alert of damaged plugs and cords on electrical appliances and fixtures. Don’t touch or
use them if they are damaged.
7. Observe the cracks close to the excavations before re-starting the work.
1. The entire vehicle should be fit for the monsoon season. Carry out pre-monsoon checks
like wiper, headlights, horn, reverse horn, tyre condition, brake etc. These should be in
good and working condition.
2. Accelerate your vehicle gradually, anticipate sudden stops, and avoid sudden braking as
that could lead to skidding of the vehicle.
3. Drive very carefully through the flooded area. Do not take the chance of driving through
the flooded areas if the pool of the water is more than the height of the tyre. You may
encounter unseen hazards like open manhole, muddy area or trench, undulation or other
objectionable objects etc.
4. f visibility is poor due to heavy rain or fog then the parking light or headlight must be ON.
Drive at a controlled speed. Lower visibility requires higher concentration.
5. Look out for pedestrians, hand cart pullers and cyclist etc on the road.
6. Do not park vehicles on the road during rain. If it is necessary then the vehicle may be
parked on the left side with parking lights on.
7. Ensure the roads are safe to transport heavy materials.
8. Drive in the Lane.
9. Do not drive the vehicle on the wrong side.
10. Fasten your seat belt.
11. Follow road traffic rules.
12. Do not allow anyone to travel on trucks and back deck of the trailers along with the
materials.
13. Do not overload the passenger transportation vehicles.
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Work at Height Safety Precautions during Monsoon
1. Do not work on the scaffold during heavy rain
2. Do not keep any loose materials (GI sheet, wooden plank etc.) on the higher elevations of the
structure, tanks, and work platforms.
3. Ensure all external scaffoldings are erected in vertical, provided with sole plate, base plate & tags
by a competent person.
4. All scaffolding to be inspected daily and after the rain before climbing to work.
5. Ensure proper edge protection at higher elevation.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN EXCAVATION
1. Protect the edges of the excavated trenches, foundation pits etc. by hard metal / wooden
barrier or with suitable fencing. Display appropriate warning signs, warning tape,
reflective tape & flickering / revolving red light (if required).
2. Keep the excavated earth away from the trenches /pits.
3. Backfill all minor and major excavated trenches / pits which are not required for site
execution.
4. Barricade the trenches / pits required for execution immediately.
5. Check the excavation before & after rain.
6. If water is accumulated in the dug trench/pit, dewater the trench/pit by the certified
pump which is been run by the electrician taking all necessary precautions.
DO’S Don’ts
Road Travel
Business critical travel during heavy downpour to be No driving / riding if heavy downpour prevailing or
undertaken with due judgment on prevailing / forecasted
forecasted weather conditions.
Drive slow on wet roads – speed within 30 – 40kmph. Avoid night driving – Plan the journey to reach
destination within daylight
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Allow large vehicle from behind to overtake safely. Avoid night driving – Plan the journey to reach
destination within daylight
Restrict 2W usage on highways beyond city limits. DO NOT drive through flooded roads & landslide
prone terrains
Vehicles & driving should be monitored using DBM
system
Vehicle Safety
Fit for use vehicle, preferably SUV, to be use. Start drive/ride without pre-inspection.
Mandatory pre-monsoon service from authorized
service center.
Tyre treads must be in good condition
Functionality of wipers must be checked to ensure
good visibility.
Tail lights and Brake lights must be functional.
Head lights must be functional.
Windshield washer fluid must be topped up at all
times.
Vehicles must have EMERGENCY Nos. displayed &
emergency kit.
Driver Safety
Driver must have adequate rest before driving. Drivers not experienced in highway driving
should avoid highways during rains.
2W riders MUST WEAR reflective jacket / sling & No driving without mandatory VIL approved
ensure visibility stickers. defensive driving training.
2W riders should not ride during heavy rain/storm.
Drive slow and check the braking efficiency after
crossing a submerged road.
General Onsite Safety
Shifting of equipment to higher level or soil filling Entering flooded sites without approval of
for sites in low lying areas. respective line manager.
Ensure drainage system hygiene – dewatering Touching of equipment, cables, switches etc. in
pump, drain lines, site vegetation etc. live condition when it is wet.
Ensure weather proofing for cable entry points and Use of mobile phone or standing under tree
shelter roof. during lightning.
Ensure sufficient BB backups and DG in automation
mode for business critical sites.
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Rectify cable joints, faulty safety devices, earthing
connections.
Mandate risk assessment & Tool Box Talk before
entering sites.
Keep sufficient PPEs, umbrella and rain-coats with
field teams.
Keep emergency numbers including local hospitals
having anti-venom treatment facility.
Electrical Safety
Ensure all LT/HT panels are free from any leakage Standing under any High Tension line.
or damage.
All Electrical Safety Devices like SPD, RCCB/ELCB , Touching any electrical pole or metallic structure
rubber mat etc. are in healthy condition. during rains.
Earthing of equipment , lightning arrester is in Operate any electrical equipment/gadgets in wet
working condition. condition of both personnel & equipment.
Switch off the power supply for a water logged
panel.
Do disconnect all the electrical/ electronics
equipment/gadgets during lightning.
Always wear electrical gloves while handling
equipment.
Structural Safety
Check for presence of rusting and crack in Working on slippery / water logged surface.
structures and foundations.
Ensure proper tightening of nuts & bolts and Working on tilted / bent structure.
grouting of access ladders and tower legs.
Retaining walls for edge protection in
landslide/erosion prone areas.
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Never cross a makeshift bamboo bridge. Temporary shifting and reinstallation of panels,
switch gears etc. without OME support.
Rescue support should be taken only from Ride overloaded boat.
authorized organization
Wear life jacket/ life buoy and carry necessary PPE
while going for restoration of sites , diesel filling
etc.
Switch off electrical equipment which are under
water.
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06. Don't proceed for height activities in wet
condition.
07. Weekly Electrical inspection & take Immediate
action on non compliance observation.
08. Maintain daily basis housekeeping at site.
09. Adequate arrangement for de watering system
to avoid water logging.
10. Any joints to electrical cables.
11. Ensure all electrical distribution board are rain
covered.
12. Ensure proper double body earthing of all
electrical tools.
13. Electrical panel should higher than ground
elevation.
14. Ensure storage of electrical tool free from water.
15. All Electrical connections are routed through
ELCB with sensitivity of 30mA.
16. Are all ELCB in working condition ? Last date
testing of ELCB.
17. All electrical panel, welding m/cs, metal parts of
electrical equipments, portable hand tools etc
are adequately earthed .
18. Industrial Plug top provided at everywhere (out
door type) .
19. Welding m/cs & electrical panels are provided
with rain shed / canopy .
20. Electrical cables/wires/ welding cable have
proper insulated joints & armored type.
21. All main cables/wires taken either underground
or over head withproper insulated support.
22. Rest shed available for workers during Rain time.
23. Appropriate PPE should be provide ( Rubber
hand gloves, Gum boot, Rain coat, Helmet,
Goggles).
24. All open yard material coverd with terpoline.
25. All PPE & Tools are kept in a dry and well
ventilated place.
26. Antidote arrangement for poisonous
insect/snack bite.
27. Restricted vehicle movement near excavated
area.
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28. Rain protection Halogen light is available at site?
29. Glass cover is available on each halogen light ?
30. Earthing is provided to all electrical poles ?
31. Metallic pole is used as stand for halogen
lighting ?
32. Earth pit resistance is checked ?
33. Last date of earth pit checking ?
34. Any unsafe electrical conditions available at site
?
35. Mansoon safety campign conducted at site ?
36. Mock drill donducts on electrical scenerio at site
?
37. Last date of electrical mock drill at site ?
38. Safety trainings is given to all staff emplyoees ?
Last training date ?
39. Safety trainings is given to all workers ?
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT INSPECTION CHECKSHEET
Sr. No. Check Points Status Remarks
01. Are proper and sufficient Nos. of Fire
extinguishers available?
02. Are Gas smoke detectors fixed in porta cabins?
03. Is regular inspection going on for Fire
Extinguishers and Smoke detectors?
04. Fire warden team/ fire watcher appointed?
05. Is fire Fighting Training conducted periodically?
06. Is Emergency Mock Drill conducted for
Firefighting?
HOUSE-KEEPING INSPECTION CHECKSHEET
01. Are safe accesses to the job site provided for all
workers?
02. Are walking/working surfaces kept clear and any
liquid spills cleaned up immediately?
03. Are stairways, passageways, and gangways kept
free of material, supplies, or obstructions?
04. Is all debris and trash picked up and placed
in their proper containers?
05. Are protruding nails, forms, scrap lumber,
and other debris kept clear from work areas,
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passageways, and stairs, and in and around
buildings or other structures?
06. Are items not being used (e.g., tools, cords,
or chains) stored in their proper locations?
07. Are materials storage areas kept clean and
free of unnecessary materials and debris?
08. Are loose scraps or light materials that may
be blown off by high winds, properly
secured?
09. Are Flammable materials stored in closed
containers?
10. Is Smoking prohibited in flammable liquid
storage area?
11. Are flammable liquids not stored near
sources of ignition?
12. Are trash and recyclable containers placed
throughout the job site, marked for proper
use, and emptied at regular intervals?
13. Are chutes provided to remove waste from
above-ground floors?
14. Are drip pans used to collect oils and fluids?
15. Are all scrap, waste, recyclable, and surplus
materials disposed of in accordance with
federal regulations and local codes?
16. Are all oil-soaked and paint-saturated rags,
clothing, waste, or combustible refuse
placed in non-combustible receptacles with
covers?
17. Is combustible waste scheduled for frequent
collection and removal?
18. Are used oil containers and dumpsters
locked to secure them from unwanted
waste?
19. Are sufficient waste or trash containers
provided, used and emptied when
appropriate?
SANITATION INSPECTION CHECKSHEET
01. Are Toilets and washing facilities clean and
hygienic?
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02. Are sufficient Toilets and washing facilities
available?
03. Is adequate supply of potable water
available?
04. Is drinking water stored and dispensed in
clearly marked containers that are not used
for any other purpose?
05. Are empty cement bags and other dust-
producing materials removed from the work
areas?
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Provide Temporary walk way with hand railing to avoid slip trip hazard during Monsoon.
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