Health & Safety

This Safety Program complies with the provisions of the following:-

• UAE laws and Regulations: 
• Client’s Construction Safety Manual and HS Specification;
  
• Contract and related requirements, specifications and standards:

As per contract

Please find Attachment “2”– the Safety Organization Chart.

Grand target reinforces its policy that an active and supportive management organization is the key to preventing accidents; The Grand Target Project Manager has overall responsibility for the implementation and enforcement of this Safety Plan, and Grand Target line managers will be held responsible for all aspects of safety and loss prevention on this project.

All Grand Target employees, sub-contractors and vendors working under Grand Target on the project will comply with the safety procedures outlined in this Construction Safety Plan.

Managers and workers will receive orientation training and continuing education on safety. Each manager, supervisor and worker has a fundamental part of his responsibilities to develop safety consciousness, eliminate hazards, and protect the environment. Orientation training will be given to all employees when they first report to the job site and refresher training will be given on a periodic basis. In compliance
with specific requirements in the Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual, all craft or crew supervisors will plan and hold a 10 minute safety discussion with their workers at least one day in each working week. This meeting will cover related safety subjects covering the work in progress and minutes will record the discussions.

Topics to be discussed in Grand Target orientation training to all employees included the following items. During the weekly field safety meetings, certain topics from this list of subjects will be selected for further discussions:

• Purpose of Safety and Loss Prevention Plan
• Policy
• Personal Conduct of Employees
•  Accident Notification
•  Installation Practice for Safety Program
• General Safety Precautions on the Job Site
•  First Aid
  
•  Emergency Procedures
  
•  Safety Instructions and Training
  
•  Accident Reporting
  
•  Sanitation
  
• Fire Prevention/Protection
  
•  Safety Work Practices
  
•  Motor Vehicle Safety
  
•  Operating Rules
  
•  Transportation of Personnel
  
• Fueling and Handling of Fuel Products
  
•  Machinery and Mechanized Equipment
  
•  High temperature Working Environment
  
• Emergency Medical Services

Grand Target overall safety objective is to proactively limit accidents and injuries to workers and loss of materials and property during all phases of the project, and especially during the construction phase where the risk of injury and losses are at their greatest. This Construction Safety Plan provides a basis on which Grand Target and sub-contractors will operate in UAE under the guidance that all activities will be first, over all others, conducted in a safe manner.

As stated, the Safety Officer reports directly to the Safety Manager on all safety matters as required. The Safety Officer’s duties included the following functions:

• Maintains copies of rules and regulations regarding this Safety Plan and client’s safety requirements; Particular attention will be made to
  ensure that the work permits are obtained for restricted areas in accordance with contract.
  
• Advises management on legal and contractual requirements as applicable to safety infringements
  
• Assists in training of personnel and encourages participation in the safety competition.
  
• Carries out safety inspections and prepare reports; A monthly safety report including any injuries for the month will be prepared on
  construction activities of Grand Target and sub-contractors, based on the inspections.
• Check cranes and lifting equipment to ensure that the operators are licensed and that the equipment is safe to use for the intended task. Maintenance men will ensure that the controls of the equipment they are working on will be properly locked and tagged in the off position before leaving.
• Investigates any accidents and prepare preliminary report.
•  Conducts pre-construction meetings.
  
• Monitors Grand Target and sub-contractors’ safety performance and prepare evaluation.
  
• Coordinates safety activities between Grand Target and other contractors

The Hazard Identification & Traffic Plan (HIP) included herein on Attachment “4” is a sample plan developed specifically by Grand Target for every Project.

The definition of “Hazard” is the possibility of loss and/or injury to people and/or property. Hazard areas have been identified as the job site and storage/fabrication yards. For this Project, Class “A”, “B” and “C” hazards are possible.

Class “A” Hazards are conditions or practices likely to cause permanent disability, loss of life or body parts and/or extensive loss of structure, equipment or materials.

Class “B” Hazards are conditions or practices likely to cause serious injury or illness (resulting in temporary disability) or property damage that is disruptive, but less severe than Class “A”.

Class “C” Hazards are conditions or practices likely to cause minor (non-disability) injury or illness or non-disruptive property damage.

The project has been evaluated in terms of the above three hazards and specific hazards in each class have been identified. A corrective action is recommended in Attachment “4” for each hazard.

POTENTIAL RISK AREAS AT JOB SITE..

• Heavy Equipment 
•  Scaffolding
  
•  Material Handling
•  Traffic Circulation
  
•  Electrical
•  Painting and Adhesives
  
•  Welding and Cutting
•  Concrete Placement
  
• Power tools
•  Form Work
  
•  Sanitation
•  Plumbing Pressure Testing
  
•  Building Erection
•  Compressed Air Equipment
  
•  Excavation
•  Transport, Storage & Filling
  
• Heavy Lift

To assure all the items included in the contract and Project site conditions are not overlooked and to achieve uniformity, an inspection checklist has been developed and is included in Attachment “5”. This checklist does not replace any ongoing safety inspection procedures but reinforces our safety program efforts. These safety inspections will be carried out weekly by Grand Target safety personnel, accompanied by the client
representatives.

The inspection check sheet will be submitted to client as part of the weekly job site progress meetings. Corrective action items on the inspection checklist can be a topic for discussion at the weekly progress meetings, with follow-up action items being discussed until the items are cleared out.

The Safety Officer will prepare the Monthly Safety Report; copy included as Attachment “6” and it will be attached with the Monthly Progress Report. Minutes of the Weekly Safety Meeting will also be prepared by the Safety Officer and submitted with the Weekly Progress Report.

No work in a restricted area or any potentially hazardous operation, which should be controlled, will be carried out without a valid work permit.

A work permit authorizes specific construction maintenance, inspection, demolition or repair work to be conducted in a restricted area and to reduce potential hazards in operation. This serves as a record that steps have been taken to ensure safe working condition in all areas.

Types of work permits:

• Release of Hazardous Liquids or gases
  
•  Hot Work permits
  
• Cold Work permits
  
•  Confined Space Entry
  
•  Any specific requirements identified by the client

A job site tour will be conducted with work permit issued, before job starts and at job close out. The work requiring a work permit will not start before the permit is issued.

Work permit receiver must be on the immediate work area at all times. When receiver leaves the work area another receiver must be designated.

Welding and cutting equipment will be of client approved type, maintained in good condition. Cylinders will be transported, stored and used securely fixed in the upright position. When not in use, they will be stored in a specially designated area with valve caps on. Longer storage of gas cylinders will be in covered sheds, covered roof and three sides.

• When lifted by crane, holders or trolleys will be used, approved by client.
  
• Various sets of oxygen and acetylene cylinders will be used at site at one time. The sets will be normally in the fabrication yard, in secure racks and separated.
  
•  Ground return clamps will be attached to the work piece.
  
• Cable runs will be as short as possible and joints if any, will be with approved connectors.
  
•  The generator will be equipped with an approved fire extinguisher.
  
•  Electrodes will be removed from the holders when not in use.
  
•  Holder will be in good condition and cables will have no defects.

Dry chemical fire extinguisher (A, B, C types) will be placed near the welders at all times. Proper shielding and dust mask will be provided for the welder.

All personnel will be instructed to wear protective equipment at all times while working at their assigned tasks at the job sites. Different categories of workers in different areas will be given personal protective equipment as required by the job and potential hazards. For example, Class “C” hazard for an equipment operator working on a dusty environment, goggles and dust mask will be provided.

For persons wearing prescription eyeglasses, safety over wear goggles will be worn. If a worker is in a noisy area of over 90 dB for eight hours, he will be furnished hearing protection.

The below table lists the basic personal protective equipment to be provided to each worker:

Note:

1. When required
2. Electrician type hard hat
3. Rubber gloves where required
4. Welding hood (leather, welder jacket where required; shade, goggles
5. Fire Resistant.

All personal protective equipment will meet ANSI/OSHA or their equivalent requirements. Any worker 1.82 meters above ground without the protection of a
guard rail system, or in a confined space, will wear a full body harness and standard lanyard. Respiratory system will be used anytime workers could inhale air
contaminants.

Respiratory protection will be used anytime workers could inhale air contaminants exceeding permissible exposure limits, and when an oxygen deficient atmosphere could be encountered. Breathing quality air will be supplied to the worker through the use of an air fed hood or self-contained breathing apparatus.

All tools will be of best quality free from any defects, well maintained, and will be suitable for the job. The tools will be cleaned and stored properly to protect their usefulness.

Tools such as shovels will be used for small excavations where mechanized equipment is not advisable. Screw drivers, hammers, pliers, wrenches, pipe
wrenches and other small electrical tools will be used when the conditions permit.

Class “A” hazard exists in the use of small power tools. For this, only 120 volts, single phase grounded or double insulate, portable tools on GFI circuits will be used and guards will be provided for equipment like grinders and hand saws.

The use of metal ladders to perform electrical work or to work on electrical components is prohibited. In these cases, only suitable wood or fiberglass ladders
will be used.

Every work place ladder will be safe tied off and have protection against falls of men and material. A safe means of getting up to and from every work place will be provided

Ladders will be used for entering and exiting from excavated trenches, to reach a platform or scaffolding of higher elevation. Ladders will be placed in the immediate work area every 25 feet.

Class “B” hazard exists with the use of ladders. For this, ladders will be in good condition. Ladders used will rise at least three rungs above the stepping off point for the ladder. Ladders will be securely and evenly supported on both sides and will not be footed on loose material.

Cartridge operated tools must only be used by a qualified individuals who have undergone training in the use of such tools and are aware of all the hazards
associated with them.

All cartridge tool users must wear full-face protection and earmuffs when operating the tool. Only the designated cartridge as recommended by the manufacturer shall be used. It is very important that the correct size cartridge is used and that it is appropriate for the tool being used. Operators should ensure that no one is working directly under or in direct line of the fixing device. All personnel should be made
aware when and where cartridge tool operations are taking place. If the material being fixed in liable to splinter protective screens must be erected or the area surround area cleared of persons. When working off ladders scaffolding or ledges – extra care must be taken in case of the tool recoil after firing.

All cartridge tools must be registered and kept in a clean dry room in a lockable box. A person is designated to be responsible for maintaining the tool record the name of the individual allocated the tool and will record its return. Cartridges shall be similarly stored and the number and type issued shall be recorded. A record shall be maintained for each tool showing when it was overhauled, and when any repairs were carried out and by whom. All such tools must be thoroughly overhauled and tested at least annually. 

All appliances, materials and equipment used in temporary electrical installations will be of client approved type and maintained in good work condition. The temporary installation will be constructed, installed, protected, worked and maintained so as to prevent danger. These types of installations will be used for temporary lighting and for the use of portable tools.

All electrical circuits will be protected by Ground Fault Interrupt devices (GFI).

Class “A” hazard exists with the electrical installation and use of portable tools. All work of this nature will be carried out by or under the supervision of a qualified craftsman. All portable tools will be 120 volts, single phase, double insulated and will be properly grounded

All scaffold structures will be erected with approved metal components; will be erected and dismantled by experienced men and will be stored properly to prevent damage and permit easy access for use. Scaffold plans will be submitted to client for approval.

An adequate foundation base is essential to erect scaffolds. Timber plates of not less than 4 cm thick and 25 cm will be used to spread load on surfaces like sand, made-up ground, slippery surfaces, asphalt pavement and wooden floors. Smaller timber like pads will be used on hard surfaces like concrete or rock to prevent the base plate from striking off.

Standards will be pitched on 15 x 15 cm steel base plates. Inner row of standard will be placed up to 38 cm from the face of the building.

Ledgers will be fixed 90 degrees to standards and will be horizontal. They will also be vertically spaced at two meters to allow for adequate headroom.