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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL 3

2 Abbreviation 3

3 Reference 3

4 Roles & Responsibilities 3

5 Safety control 7

6 Housekeeping 12

7 Accident/incident 13

8 Safe working practices 16

9 Fall protection 18

10 Emergency Evacuation Procedure 23

11 Safe work MST. 25

12 Weather 31

13 Safety tips 33

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1. GENERAL

The intent of this Safety procedure is to establish safe working practices and standard, which
shall be employed on the SITE and to detail the organizational requirements and obligations.

The purpose of this Project Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Plan is to provide maximum
safety of personnel and property, and to avoid any adverse impact on the environment.

2. REFERENCE:
• OSHAS 1910 – Occupational Health & Safety Standards.
• British standards international

3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management accepts the responsibility for impressing upon all employees that safety and
injury prevention have a high priority and that all rules and policies will be followed.
• Provides leadership and guidance to middle management for the acceptance,
maintenance and enforcement of the Loss Prevention Program.
• Provides resources for training and monitoring the Loss Prevention Program.
• Periodically reviews the safety records and reporting functions.
• Promotes and attends safety functionalities.
• Maintains open lines of communication between employees, supervisors and
management relative to the free exchange of safety suggestions and information.
• Monitors the follow‐up on recommendations made to improve performance and
prevent accidents.

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4.1.1 HSE Organizational Chart

PROJECT MANAGER

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

SAFETY MANAGER

SAFETY OFFICER SAFETY OFFICER

4.1.2 Key responsibilities

4.1.2.1 Project Manager
Shall assist in the evaluation of approved subcontractors.
Shall ensure that subcontractors agree with the HSE standards and requirements.

shall comply with the Safety Manual, legal requirement as per the law.

Shall ensure that disciplinary actions are implemented on non‐ compliance to safety,
safety interactions and violations or refusal to comply.

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4.1.2.2 Construction Manager

• Have the overall accountability for construction SITE health and safety.
• Be accountable for achieving safety goals.
• Be responsible for ensuring that SUBCONTRACTORS implement, administer, plan, train,
and enforce the health and safety plan.
• Set up SITE HSE and Security Plan and be responsible for their implementation before
starting site activities.
• Use only competent personnel to work on SITE.
• Issue the written instructions setting out the method of healthy and safe work in
accordance with the policy on high‐risk activities where necessary.
• Plan and maintain housekeeping to high standards.
• Inform the management including OWNER’s Representative of any accidents, incidents,
and mishaps with the potential of injury and illness consequences immediately.
• Cease all activities in the area of an identified health and safety problem until it is
resolved.
• Immediately remove from the SITE any people (staff, SUBCONTRACTORS, or third
parties) who are not willing to comply with the health and safety requirements.
• Provide health and safety training opportunity to all employees.
• Perform corrective actions for any identified unsafe conditions.
• Be responsible for setting up appropriate training including Refresher training, as
needed, to enable managers and workers to assess hazards, and to familiarize
themselves with the relevant requirements (legislation, regulation and company
standards).
• Determine the supervisor/work force ratio in respect to the competence of the workers.

4.1.2.3 Safety Manager

• Assist the Construction Manager in the management and execution of health and safety
plan.

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• Conduct regular SITE inspections and prepare reports for Construction Manager for
corrective actions.
• Check and advice on each work plan or procedures for health and safety prior to work
commencement.
• Coordinate with health and safety section on matters regarding health and safety.
• Liaise with SUBCONTRACTORS Safety Manager on matters regarding the health and
safety of all workers under SUBCONTRACTORS.
• Act in the capacity of secretary to Health and Safety Committee.
• Provide advice, guidance such as may be needed in accident prevention.
• Establish and maintain proper health and safety administrative system.
• Investigate all incidents and accidents and submit reports complete with remedial
actions to Safety team of head office through Construction Manager for corrective
action.
• Ensure that Safety Supervisor conducts their safety activities
• If safety violations are determined high risk, then stop the work as necessary.

4.1.2.4 Safety Supervisor

• Assist Safety Manager and perform the safety activities under the direction of Safety
Manager
• Check each Subcontractor's work plan or work procedures from the view of safety point
and report to Safety Manager
• Advise the supervisory personnel of each function for safety activities
• Patrol the site daily to check that all subcontractor’s works are executed in accordance
with the Safety Procedures.
• Report immediately to the safety manager any violations that may require work to be
stopped.

4.1.2.5 Employee (Worker)

• Comply with safety rules and regulations.

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• Work safely and shall not do anything that can cause injury to himself.
• Ensure work tools, apparatus, appliances, materials, and/or equipment including
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are used correctly and maintained in good
serviceable conditions.
• Report any unusual occurrences and all defects of plant and equipment to your
immediate supervisor.
• Attend all Tool Box Meetings, other meetings and/or training relating the safety.
• Observe all written and verbal safety instructions issued from time to time by Safety
Manager and/or Safety Supervisor.
• Observe and obey all safety signs/notices.
• Develop a personal concern.
• Keep work place clean and tidy.
• Seek medical assistance for all injuries
• Report to the medical Centre

5. SAFETY CONTROL
5.1. Training Program

5.1.1 Orientation/Induction course

Each (group of) employee(s) of GLASSLINE. will be given an orientation/induction course under
direction of their SM/SO prior to start of any work. The employee shall not be deployed on the
job unless introductory briefing from PMC’s SM/SO so as to locate project facilities, channels
of communication relating to accident prevention & reporting, fire prevention & fire fighting,
personal responsibilities, etc. is given.

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5.1.2 Toolbox talk

Tool box talk will be conducted periodically in a group of workers of by respective SM/SO’s for
specific work as required to reach the required level of competencies. During this meeting the
hazards involved in the activity and preventive measures will be highlighted. All topics in
connection with SITE activities will be covered in the meeting to create awareness among the
workers regarding safe practices. It will be done as per job/specific SITE requirement.

5.1.3 Training

GLASSLINE shall arrange training program for their employees to reach the required level of
competency in:

• HSE requirements
• Use of PPE’s
• Permit System
• Heavy plant & equipment operations
• Fire Fighting & Control
• Emergency Procedures

In addition to the above, training in Personal Safety, First Aid, Material handling etc. will also
be given to the employees.

5.2. Safety meeting

Objectives of the safety meeting to be conducted by the SM/SO is
• To Ensure application of Safety norms, Rules & Regulation.
• To Zero down the risk factors to avoid the accidents.
• Enforce to wear the Personal Protective Equipment by all employees work force.
• To meet the emergency AS AND WHEN arises at SITE.
• To carry out periodically safety inspection, discuss the shortcomings & action to set it
right.
• To carry out investigation of all the accidents, review & recommend preventive
measures to avoid such recurrence and ensure the implementation of the same.

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• To discuss & resolve safety observations at SITE.

Records of Safety Meetings and Training Program shall be maintained

5.3. Safety Inspections, Patrol and Audit

In order to monitor effective implementation of HSE requirements at SITE the following

periodic inspections, audits and review shall be carried out.

Daily site inspection

Inspections of SITE shall be carried out regularly, prior to the commencement of daily activity,
while executing a new activity or during any time of the day by the SITE Engineers/ supervisors,
safety officers and all other SITE management personnel. The high potential HSE deficiencies
shall be recorded and forwarded to the FM for immediate action.

Weekly Site safety patrol

Weekly SITE safety patrolling shall be carried out by GLASSLINE SO.’s SM/. PM and FM can join
depending upon the requirement/SITE situation. The findings will be recorded and forwarded
to all concerned for remedial action.

5.4. Work Permit System

Required work permit shall be obtained by GLASSLINE. from Contractor for specific work as
required in the document of client. Concerned employees at SITE will be made aware regarding
the basic acquirement of the work permit system.
The permit shall be kept at work SITE during the execution of work.

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FLOWCHART

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5.5. Health
Medical and First Aid
GLASSLINE. shall maintain adequate number of First Aid Kit in a weatherproof metal or plastic
box for initial medical care. GLASSLINE SM/SO will check dressings, splints, & cold packs once a
month to ensure the expired items are replaced. GLASSLINE. should report all accidents and
near misses to Consultant ’s SM/SE/SO.
First aid is medical attention that is typically administered immediately after an injury or illness
occurs. It usually consists of one‐time, short‐term treatment, such as cleaning minor cuts,
treating minor burns, applying bandages, and using non‐prescription medicine. The overall
goals of first aid are:
• Keep the victim alive.
• Prevent the victim’s condition from worsening.
• Give first aid until help arrives.
• Ensure that the victim receives needed medical care.

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6. HOUSE KEEPING
1. Good housekeeping will be practiced by GLASSLINE personnel at all times while within
the site. During and after completion of the work, they are to ensure that their work
area is kept clean and tidy. Flammable materials shall not be scattered over and shall be
collected and disposed of in sufficient frequency
2. Wooden planks with protruding nails, sharp object rising above ground should be
removed immediately from the Work area where people are likely to step on them.
3. Temporary electrical cables shall be so installed as not to cause a tripping hazard to
personnel, nor be liable to Mechanical damage by equipment.
4. Elevated cables shall be installed at such height as to allow unrestricted movement of
Equipment and Vehicles.
5. Particular emphasis shall be placed on maintaining platforms, stairways or other
elevated places free of debris.
6. Shuttering materials, platforms or segments should be kept in orderly manner before
use as well as after so that they do not cause hindrance to the movement of man and
materials.
7. Equipment or materials stored at SITE shall not obstruct to essential facilities and / or
Equipment such as fire Extinguisher, fire hydrants, valves gauges, emergency exits etc.

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7. ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT

All accidents causing injury and/or property damage will be thoroughly investigated by the
Supervisor and SM/SO of GLASSLINE or of the work place of the property damage, with the
assistance of the Contractors SM/SE/SO and report on the standard accident investigation
forms.” Near misses" will also be investigated and reported on the same form.
The main purpose of these investigations and reports is to determine the underlying causes of
the accident or near‐miss and to provide for corrective measures in order to avoid recurrence
as well as occurrence of a similar incident elsewhere on the project SITE. An additional purpose
is to determine the responsibility for the incident and disciplinary measure to be taken if
required.

7.1 PROCEDURE:

• Injured person or the first‐aider to report accident to Safety personnel giving all
relevant details.
• Safety personnel to enter the detail in the accident book taking care to ascertain
exactly what occurred.
• Injuries which require the first aider to refer the injured person to hospital or to their
doctor should be immediately notified to the Safety Supervisor on site and notified to
the company office by telephone.
• In such cases the Safety Supervisor, accompanied by a representative of the
employees, must investigate all the circumstances of how the injury was sustained and
a company accident investigation report completed.
• The findings of the investigation will be examined by the Safety Manager and the chief
executive with the objective of identifying measures to avoid a repetition.
• These control measures will be introduced after consultation by the Safety Manager on
site.
• Injuries or incidents at work leading to ill health which result in an absence from work
of more than 3 days must be notified to the Health and Safety Executive immediately.
• Injuries or incidents leading to ill health which are more serious than those mentioned
above (including injuries leading to death) must be notified to the Safety Department
immediately by the quickest possible means (i.e. by telephone). This call must be
followed by a written report within seven days. The chief executive must also be
notified as soon as possible.
• The accident location should be barricaded off pending an investigation into the
circumstances of the incident, which led to the injuries. This investigation should
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include statements from all witnesses and any plant or equipment involved in the
incident should not be touched nor moved until the investigation has been concluded.
• The investigators will discuss their findings with the chief executive to identify measures
needed to avoid a repetition. These measures will be introduced as soon as possible
after consultation with the workers.

7.2 INVESTIGATION & ANALYSIS

Accidents must be investigated and analysed from three different points of view

A. Direct cause of injury:

A harmful transfer of energy that produces injury or illness.

Example: The worker suffered two broken legs when the truck crashed into the wall.

B. Surface causes of accident:

Specific unsafe conditions or unsafe behaviours that result in an accident.

Example: The truck crashed into the wall because the brakes failed.

C. Root causes of the accident:

Common conditions and behaviours that ultimately result in an accident.

Example: The company did not have a maintenance program for its vehicles.

7.3 ANALYSING METHOD

• When did the accident occur?
• Where did it occur?
• Who was injured or what was damaged?
• What caused the accident (immediate and contributory)?
• Why did it occur?
• How were the employees injured?

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7.4 Actions to be in case of Accident

• Whoever first notice that an incident has occurred shall immediately notify
GLASSLINE SM/SO of the occurrence of the incident.
• GLASSLINE SM/SO shall determine whether the area of the accident remains
hazardous and if so take immediate steps to evacuate all personnel and remove
the injured person to a safe place. The SM/SO through the GLASSLINE
representative shall immediately notify the Contractor’s SM/SE/SO of the
incident.
• The SM/SE/SO shall determine the extent of the victim’s injuries. If an individual
cannot walk, move unaided or is unconscious, do not attempt to relocate him
without first taking medical advice.
• The SM/SE/SO shall make necessary arrangements for medical assistance to
immediately attend the location to determine the seriousness of the inquiries
and advice further required treatment.
• The SM/SE/SO shall immediately halt all works in the particular area until such
times as adequate investigations have been concluded
• The SM/SE/SO shall make such arrangement of calling ambulances or alternative
transport.
• The SM/SE/SO shall submit report to his FM for the cause of accident. The FM
shall analyse the problem and try to implement the way so as to avoid
reoccurrence.

7.5 Actions taken in case of Incident like fire

• Whoever first notices a fire at the SITE shall immediately notify the GLASSLINE
SM/SO of the occurrence. It shall be immediately informed to Contractor.
• The GLASSLINE SM/SO shall, under instruction of their SITE representative FM
contact the firefighting organization and engage to firefighting action.
• GLASSLINE shall fully investigate the causes and results of the fire, and shall submit
detailed reports to the SITE representative and the contractor for their review.

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8. SAFE WORKING PRACTICES

A Safe working practices should be followed by all workers at the SITE and GLASSLINE SM/SO
shall strictly observe the safe working procedures detailed below. A job safety analysis (JSA)
shall be made of each (major) procedure prior to commence its operation activity in order to
arrive at the safe working procedure. Such JSA may be incorporated into the Work Method
Statement.

8.1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

All employees shall wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at the project SITE, except inside
offices, rest‐room and accommodation buildings.
GLASSLINE shall arrange appropriate Personal Protection Equipment for their individual
employees that include helmets, safety shoes, and safety belts with full body harness (For
height Job) as minimum. All other PPE’s like goggle, ear plug, hand gloves etc. shall be provided
as per specific job requirement.

8.2. Working at height

1. Site Engineer will obtain the permit for working at height duly approved by
competent authority. For any work that has to be carried out over water or at
height of greater than (1.8m) above ground. It will be mandatory for every
person working at SITE to wear Safety Belt with full body harness before
commencement of job at height more than 1.8 m.

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8.3 Material, storage & Handling

1. All materials should be maintained in neat stockpiles with well‐laid aisles and
walkways for ease of access and retrieval. There shall not be any projections in the
walkways.
2. Do not store wet or oily materials and materials like jute, cotton gunny bags etc.
together. They can ignite spontaneously.
3. Store chemicals and other goods in stable racks, properly labelled. Mutually reactive
chemicals should be kept away from each other. Display procedures to be followed
in the event of spillage / leakage.
4. Goods at high temperatures must be arranged so as to allow safe cooling and should
not come in contact with combustible material.
5. Tools, which are returned back after use, must be kept at the earlier marked place.
6. Storage place should have proper ventilation.
7. “No smoking” boards should be displayed in the store.
8. All containers (full or empty) shall carry tags / labels for quick identification.
9. Drip trays should be provided at all drum‐filling locations, including diesel, petrol
and oil filling points.
10. Electrical switchboards should be properly secured.

11. No other work such as repair of machinery, testing of grinding machine should be
done at SITE‐ store.

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9.1 Fall protection:

In construction accidents due to fall constitutes the highest rate. Consequently, OSHA
confirms full resolution for fall accident from a height of 6 feet (1.8 meters) or more for
which the following are required:
The employer shall make assurance that roof or scaffolds are strong enough to with
stand the loads.
The employer should provide the followings:

• Guardrail Systems
• Personal Fall Arrest
• Positioning Device Systems
• Safety Monitoring Systems
• Safety Net Systems
• Warning Line Systems

Guard Rail Systems:

• The diameter of the pipes or thickness of materials making the guardrail should not
be less than 6 centimetres.
• The heights of top rail or mid rail from platform should be 42 inches 1.1 meter and
21 inches 0.53 meter respectively.
• Top rail should withstand vertical pressure of at least 200 lbs. at both sides while
mid rails should withstand at least pressure of 150 lbs on both sides.
• Distance between two guardrail supports should not exceed 8 feet's (2.5m) All
guardrail materials should be flushes without any sharp edges that render injuries
to passers.

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Personal Fall Arrest Systems:

This system consists of anchoring point, communication, lifelines, and safety belts to be
designed so that persons should not fall for a distance more than 6 fts (1.8 m) and should
not collide with any obstacle while falling down.
All elements of fall arrest system should be thoroughly inspected and defective parts
are to be replaced by new ones.
The fall arrest system is to be designed so that it stops totally at a height 3.5 feet (1.07m)
from the ground level i.e. (no collision with the ground) so all Rings, Snap — Hooks
Anchoring point each should withstand carrying capacity of not less than 5000 lbs.

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Positioning Device Systems:

• No fall more than 2 feet's (60cms) from ground level.
• The life line should be tightened to a tie point that withstands at least twice the
impact load or 3000 lbs which one is greater.
• The length of the Life line should be made not to reach the roof or ground
levels.

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Safety Monitoring Systems:

• In case of fall protective system, the site should be guarded by an experienced safety
man who should warn the attachments against any unsafe act or situation.

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• In this case the site manager should ensure that the safety guards to meet the
following conditions:
• He is well experienced to locate the dangerous places.
• He is able to warn others against fall or dangerous works.
• He is always available at work site and can see all workers.
• Can speak directly to any worker and fully dedicated to the safety supervision.
• The safety supervisor’s area should be free from any storage of material nor should
be allocated to mechanical equipment.

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10. Fire Emergency Responses:

Upon discovery of a fire, raise the alarm. Any outbreak of fire must be reported
immediately to the safety officer, The Facility Manager or any responsible person on
site. The persons having discovered the outbreak of the fire will give details of location
and nature of the fire.

Fire Emergency Control:

One person of staff level must be directed to the site entrance gate to inform the fire
brigade of the location of the fire and to indicate the easiest access routes to the
concerned area.

Supervisory Staffs must be posted to access areas at the perimeter of the affected area
in order to prevent accidental or unauthorized access to the dangerous area by site
personnel.

Fire Emergency Procedure:

• Raise alarm and sound siren immediately when you see a 'Fire', 'Fire', 'Fire'
at the top of your voice to alert the people.
• Try to attract others attention as far as possible on your way and request
that access is prevented to the area of the fire.
• It is responsibility of the persons who discover any outbreak of fire to
inform the safety officer or his site supervisor immediately, and to give full
details of location, type of fire etc.
• Switch off all electrical equipment and fuel power powered engines.
• Close all gas cylinders
• Clear the passage and/or road for easy access for the fire Brigade.
• In case of small fires, try to identify the type of the fire and use suitable fire
extinguisher.
• Escape through the shortest possible route.
• Assemble at designated place.
• All supervisors shall count their workforce and ensure nobody is missing e
• Time‐Keeper shall provide the list of persons on duty.
• Nobody is allowed to return to their job site until the affected areas is
declared safe.

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Alarms:
Subcontractors shall insure that their employees are fully aware of and conversant with the
respective alarms associated with the emergency procedures on the job site, and with the
measures to be taken in the event of an alarm being sounded. Evacuation Plan:

subcontractors shall insure that their employees are fully aware of and conversant with the
plan for evacuation of the job site should the occasion arise.

Fire Precautions:

In the event of the Safety Officer shall ensure the civil defence Authorities have knowledge
of the location of the fire to ensure that no one attempts to enter effected parts of the site.
All site facilities/offices and working areas will be regularly inspected by the Safety Officer.

• No burning of rubbish or debris will be permitted on the job site.

• "Danger" and "No Smoking" signs will be placed visible at all required places.
• A procedure for dealing with all fires and alarms shall be displayed an all offices
and mess rooms.
• Establish Assembly Point on the site for all emergencies to meet in case of
emergencies.
• Until the arrival of the Civil Defence, the Safety Officer has full authority for
firefighting, evacuation and emergency procedures and should be obeyed by all
without any questions.

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11. SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT.

This Safe Work Method Statement details how specific risks associated with working at
heights are to be managed. It outlines the common risks and dangers associated with this
work and how to best control them. The control measures listed in this SWMS must be
implemented on site. The Key Safety messages provide a summary of the essential control
measures. If other hazards are identified that are not identified in this SWMS a risk
assessment for the new hazard must be completed.
KEY SAFETY MESSAGES:
• ‘Working at Heights’ means working in circumstances where there is a risk of a fall from
one level to another and as a consequence of which it is reasonably likely that an injury
could occur.
• No employee or other persons on worksites must work at heights alone.
• All use of fall arrest and fall protection systems must comply with relevant regulations
and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Ladders should only be used for accessing a work level and not used for conducting
actual work.
• If ladders are the only option, ensure that the procedures as described are followed.
• Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task.

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HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CONTROL MEASURES

Task/Activity Hazard/Risk Control Measures

Planning the job Unsafe work site 1. Before the work on worksites commences,
and conducting ensure that
pre‐start checks • Each hazard is identified that may result in:
i. Employees or other persons falling.
ii. Objects falling from height and
hitting employees or other persons.
• All risks are assessed.
• Control measures are planned and
implemented.

2. The control measures must prevent an employee

or other persons on worksites from falling, or, if
prevention is not reasonably practicable, arrest
the fall to prevent the risk of death or injury to
the employee or other person.

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3. One or more of the following control measures

must be in place before the work proceeds:
• Fall arrest harness system.
• Edge protection.
• Fall protection cover.
• Travel restraint system.
• Industrial safety net(s).
Arrival on site Unsafe worksite. 1. Record details of hazards and control measures
that are implemented.
2. Ensure that all appropriate equipment is
available to carry out the job before
commencing.
3. Check training records of employees and verify
training records of other persons on worksites
and ensure that all equipment has service tags.
4. Do not use equipment if the service tag shows
servicing is not up to date.
5. Do not allow untrained employees or untrained
other persons on worksites to use equipment
and fall prevention or fall arrest equipment.
6. Visually inspect all aspects of the fall prevention
or fall arrest system prior to use.
7. Do not use equipment if it shows signs of wear.
Tag the equipment as out–of –service.
8. No employee or other person on a worksite must
work at heights alone.
9. Control measures must be put in place to ensure
that:
a. The platform has an unobstructed surface
b. The platform is wide enough for employees
and other persons on worksites to perform
the task.
c. Protection is put in place to prevent
employees and other persons on worksites
from falling from one level to another.

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Accessing heights, Unsafe work site. 1. Wear appropriate PPE for the work tasks:
working at heights Falling. a. Hard hat, with brim if working in the sun
Falling Objects. b. Standard uniform of high visibility UV rated
long‐sleeve shirts and long pants
c. Steel cap safety boots
d. Other fall prevention or fall arrest
equipment as relevant to the control
measure used for working at heights. Where

possible use a scissor lift for lifting or an

elevated work platform for accessing a
height.
e. A licensed operator must be in control of the
elevated work platform used for accessing
heights (if over 11 meters)
f. Ladders should be used for access only,
unless it has a designated work platform.
g. Maintain good housekeeping at all times
when working at height to prevent objects
falling on any person below.
h. If fall protection cover is used it must be able
to withstand the impact of a fall on to it and
be fixed in place to prevent it being moved
or removed accidentally.

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Use of ladder Fall from ladder 1. Ensure the ladder:

Falling object a. Is an industrial rated ladder and in good
working order?
b. Is on firm, stable and level ground
c. Is the correct height for the task to avoid
reaching or stretching?
d. Is not too close or too far from the support
structure. The ratio must be 4:1. For
example, the distance between the ladder
base and the supporting structure should be
approximately one metre out for every four
metres of working ladder height
e. Is secured against slipping or sliding, and/or
there is another person holding the base of
the ladder
f. Has all the locking devices on the ladder
secured into position
g. Is extended a minimum of 1m past the
access point, where accessing the roof or
platform from a ladder
2. Ensure materials or tools are not carried while
climbing the ladder. Tools should be carried in a
tool belt or side pouch
3. . Ladders are not to be used

a. in access areas or next to doors unless steps

are implemented to manage the risks of
pedestrians entering through the door or
past ladder
b. on scaffolding or an elevating work platform
to get extra height in very wet or windy
conditions
c. next to traffic areas unless the working area
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Use of step Fall from ladder 1. Workers must not:

ladders and Falling object a. stand on or above the second tread below the
platform ladders top plate of a step ladder
b. over reach from the ladder
c. use the ladder near open floor, penetration or
beside any railing
d. use tools that require a high degree of leverage
force which, if released, may cause the worker
to over balance and fall from the ladder
e. face away from the ladder when going up or
down, or when working from the ladder.
Use of Elevated • Fall from EWP 1. Operator of a boom‐type EWP must hold a High
Work Platform • Overturning of Risk Work Licence where the EWP has the
(EWP) EWP capacity to reach over 11 metres
Includes: • Ejected from 2. All workers in a boom‐type EWP must wear their
• Scissor lifts EWP harness and have it connected to the EWP anchor
(SL) point
• Cherry Pickers
3. EWP should be located close to the work area to
• Boom Lifts
prevent the worker from needing to reach from
• Travel Towers
the EWP to undertake the work
4. Where outriggers are used, the outrigger pads
must be sufficient to provide the needed stability
for EWP
5. Ensure the EWP is operated on consolidated level
ground
6. Workers must not stand on the handrails of the
EWP

7. Work must be performed from within the EWP

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12. WEATHER ‐ HOT

Outdoor workers who are exposed to hot and humid conditions are at risk of heat related
illness. The risk of heat‐related illness becomes greater as the weather gets hotter and more
humid. This situation is particularly serious when hot weather arrives suddenly early in the season,
before workers have had a chance to adapt to warm weather.
For people working outdoors in hot weather, both air temperature and humidity affect how hot
they feel. The "heat index" is a single value that takes both temperature and humidity into account.
The higher the heat index, the hotter the weather feels, since sweat does not readily evaporate
and cool the skin. The heat index is a better measure than air temperature alone for estimating the
risk to workers from environmental heat source
Wind
Strong gusts can cause employee to lose their footing hence prone to fall resulting to
serious injury or even death. Obscured vision is another potential risk as dust and debris are
picked up by wind and impact on worker’s eyes.

. Wind in excess of 23mph(force5) will affect persons’ balance.

. Twice the wind speed means four times the pressure.
. When comparing speeds use the ‘rule thumb’ :10 m/s =20knots =23mph.
. It is gusts that matter, if only a mean speed is known use the approximation:
gust speed =2.0 x mean speed.
. wind speed, inclement conditions and working height will affect available
working times.

In short ‘No’ 20 knots (23 mph) is considered to be a mean wind speed. Gusting will be
higher.

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Training Workers

Train workers before hot outdoor work begins. Tailor the training topic outline to cover
employer‐specific policies and worksite‐specific conditions. A single worksite may have some job
tasks that are low risk for heat‐related illness and others that are high risk. Training will be more
effective if it is matched to job tasks and conditions, and is reviewed and reinforced throughout
hot weather conditions. The following training topics may be addressed in one session or in a
series of shorter sessions.

Training Topics:

• Risk factors for heat‐related illness.

• Different types of heat‐related illness, including how to recognize common
signs and symptoms.
• Heat‐related illness prevention procedures.
• Importance of drinking small quantities of water often.
• Importance of acclimatization, how it is developed, and how your worksite
procedures address it.
• Importance of immediately reporting signs or symptoms of heat‐related
illness to the supervisor.
• Procedures for responding to possible heat‐related illness.
• Procedures to follow when contacting emergency medical services.

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Procedures to ensure that clear and precise directions to the work site
will be provided to emergency medical services.

13.SAFETY TIPS

Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids; drink about 16 ounces before

starting and 5 to 7 ounces every 15 or 20 minutes.
Avoid dehydrating liquids. Alcohol, coffee, tea and caffeinated soft drinks
can hurt more than help.
Wear protective clothing. Lightweight, light-coloured and loose‐fitting
clothing helps protect against heat. Change clothing if it gets completely
saturated.
Pace yourself. Slow down and work at an even pace. Know your own
limits and ability to work safely in heat.
Schedule frequent breaks. Take time for rest periods and water breaks in
a shaded or air conditioned area.
Use a damp rag. Wipe your face or put it around your neck.
Avoid getting sunburn. Use sunscreen and wear a hat if working outside.
Be alert to signs of heat‐related illness. Know what to look for and check
on other workers that might be at high risk.
Avoid direct sun. Find shade or block out the sun if possible.
Eat smaller meals. Eat fruits high in fiber and natural juice. Avoid high
protein foods

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