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Health, Safety & Environment Code For Subcontractors

Document Verification and Approval

Date Rev No.

Document Verification and Approval

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Description

03/10/2015

Prepared By Venkatesan K Manager - HSE

Head -QHSEN ShettyApproved By

Authorized By

00 OCP-HSE-032

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT CODEFOR SUBCONTRACTORS

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Sl No Description Page I Galfar Health Safety and Environmental Policy Statement 3-4 II Declaration by Sub-contractors 5 III Introduction 8 IV Section A – Management for Health, Safety & Environment 8-10 V Section B – HSE Management Resources 10-11 VI Section C – Occupational Health & Safety Requirements 12-14 VII Section D – Hazardous Operations 14-23 VIII Section E – Environmental Aspects & Protection Measures 23-25

Abbreviations 26





I. Galfar Health, Safety & Environment Policy Statement





DECLARATION BY SUBCONTRACTOR

GALFAR AL MISNAD ENGG. & CONTG W.L.L [CONTRACTOR COPY] HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT CODE FOR SUBCONTRACTORS

We acknowledgment receipt, have read, understood and will abide by the Galfar Al Misnad Engg. & Contg W.L.L. Health, Safety and Environment code for Subcontractors.

Signed: ……………………………………… Date: ………………………………………

Title: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

On behalf of

Company: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Further copies of this code should be obtained from the Office.

This acknowledgement slip should be completed by the Subcontractors before commencement of work and be returned to the site where your works will be undertaken or other address as may be directed, together with a copy of your own Health, Safety & Environmental Policy .[If it is not already been issued to this Project]

If certain HSE related scope is not coming under the subcontractor scope, it must be separately communicated to Galfar Al Misnad. However this shall not give any relaxationto the subcontractor to comply with the site HSE practices





Table of contents Sec. No Description SECTION A Management for Health, Safety & Environment 1) Definitions

2) Responsibilities 3) Selection of sub-contractors 4) Pre-start Meetings 5) Monitoring of sub-contractors

SECTION B HSE Management Resources 1) The Health and Safety Plan and Health & Safety File

2) Project Environment Management Plan 3) Consultation 4) Site Entry (Authorization)

SECTION C Occupational Health & Safety Requirements 1) Welfare Provision

2) Personal Protective Equipment 3) General Site Safety Rules 4) General Site Environmental Rules 5) Incident Reporting & Investigation

SECTION D Hazardous Operations 1) Permit to Work

2) Access: Vehicles & Pedestrian Movement 3) Fires/Explosion 4) Underfoot conditions (Slip, Trip & Fall) 5) Working at Height - General, Scaffoldings, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms

(MEWPs) 6) Services (Buried/OH) 7) Excavations 8) Plant & Equipment 9) Lifting Operations 10) Manual Handling 11) Electricity 12) COSHH 13) Roadworks 14) Demolition 15) Asbestos 16) Confined Space 17) Noise 18) Vibration 19) Microbiological Hazards





20) Work over/Near Water 21) Display Screen Equipment 22) Lone working

SECTION E Environmental Aspects and Protection Measures 1) Waste Management

2) Use of energy and Water 3) Emissions to Air 4) Discharges to Water and Land 5) Use of Raw materials & Natural Resources 6) Nuisance 7) Environmental Planning





II. INTRODUCTION

This document has been prepared by Galfar Al Misnad Engineering & Contracting WLL (GAEC WLL) for its sub-contractors, in order to ensure the Occupational Health Safety and Environmental compliance at the site premises in-line with Galfar HSE Requirements and Local legal requirements. This HSE code outlines the minimum expectations the sub-contractor and its employees must comply with while working for and on behalf of GAEC WLL. These rules and regulations, which are aimed at reducing and eliminating HSE incidents during the operations belongs to GAEC WLL. Compliance to the provisions of this document does not in any way relieve sub-contractors from their responsibility comply with other GAEC WLL policy, procedures and HSE Requirements. III. SECTION A

Management for Health, Safety and Environment

The subcontractor is required to sign the acknowledgment in the front of this Code and return it into the site.Subcontractors are required and will be deemed to have included copied of this Health, Safety and Environment Code for Subcontractors in any Sub-contract let by them and shall make compliance with this code a condition of any such sub-contract. Further copies of these Codes are available from the office.

1) Definitions

The term GAEC W.L.L., covers all operational divisions within the Galfar Al Misnad Engineering & Contracting Company.

The term “Site” means any site or premises where the subcontractor carries out work on behalf of GAEC WLL.

The term “Subcontractor” means any contractor who enters into contract with GAEC WLL and on certain sites may be called a trade, package or works contractors or other contractor.

This Code does not alter the terms and conditions of sub-contract or exempt the subcontractor from the Statutory Regulations, but it intended to assist the subcontractor in attaining compliance with those Regulations.

All Subcontractors, have a duty to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the Health Safety Environment and welfare at work place. 2) Responsibilities Duties of Employees

Employees have a duty to avoid danger and injury to themselves or to others by their work activities. Each Employee working on the construction site is required to comply with the Health Safety & Environmental Policy, Procedures, Rules, Regulations and Standards in all areas of his/her work. All subcontractor work personnel shall perform their work in compliance with the established HSE standards and requirements.They shall maintain daily surveillance of conditions that they lead to non-





conformances with the OH&SMS and Environment Management System.Where there is reference hereafter to special precautions to be taken in particular circumstances there is a clear obligation on Subcontractors and all employees of subcontractors to take the precautions noted.

If certain HSE related scope is not coming under the subcontractor scope, it must be separately communicated to Galfar Al Misnad. However this shall not give any relaxationto the subcontractor to comply with the site HSE practices

Sub-Contractors

Summary of our requirements are made below and apply to subcontractors. We require employers of five or more people on their rollto ensure that: Assess the risks to employees and others and record the significant findings. Identify and evaluate the potential environmental aspects and impacts of the project and to

implement its control measures. Appoint competent people to help supervise and apply Health, Safety & Environmental measures. Provide understandable information and training to employees. Co-operate with others. Ensure that adequate competent supervision is provided at all times. Controllers of construction work are required to impose control measures that are relevant to the risk potential environmental impacts and ensure the health and safety of workers.

HSE Policy of Sub-contractors

A written HSE policy remains a requirement for any employer with five or more persons. Prior to commencement of work on site a subcontractor is required to provide a copy of its HSE policy documentsigned by senior management function. The GAEC WLLHSE Management Policy will be made available to the subcontractor upon request.

3) Selection of Subcontractors

Galfar shall carryout HSE audit at subcontractor premises for review their HSE performance data. Subcontractors should have completed a questionnaire which deals with HSE Policy, Training, KPI, HSE performance statistics, Incident reporting records, Accident / Incident history, Investigation and Preventive control measures. Subcontractor’s personnel must be over 18 years of age unless other restrictions apply, be competent, fit and able for the work they are expected to undertake and have previously been given adequate information, instruction and training. The work shall be properly supervised by trained and experienced people. GAEC WLL have a strict policy against the consumption of alcohol or drugs by persons at work before or during working periods and the Company require Subcontractors to implement this policy at workplace.Subcontractor shall communicatethis policy totheir employees and may require to undertake screening as applicable.Subcontractors shall not sub-let work without permission from GAEC WLL.





Safety Supervision

Sub-contractors shall provide one HSE officer or Engineer for every fifty workers to ensure the compliance with QCS 2014 requirements and as well as Galfar HSE requirements. The subcontractor shall ensure that sufficient supervision is available at all times when work is being undertaken on site. Supervisors shall be competent, experienced and trained as necessary.

4) Pre-Start Meetings

Subcontractors will be required to attend a pre-start meeting to discuss the necessary measures which need to be implemented to reduce and control risks, environmental aspects & impacts to workers and others. Subcontractors will be required to hold their own meetings to discuss and review Health & Safety matters. Subcontractors must submit the name of the individual responsible on their behalf for HSE on site to the GAEC WLL site management.

5) Monitoring of Subcontractors

The Health, Safety & Environment performance of subcontractors will be monitored by GAEC WLL management and by HSE Officers through periodic inspections and audits. Subcontractors should be aware of the disciplinary provisions which apply in the event of breach of Safety and Environmental Regulations or Site Rules even if not resulting in an accident. Such breaches may result in verbal and / or written warnings, work being stopped or subcontractors being removed from site. A HSE appraisal form will be completed by GAEC WLL at the end of contract and the details kept on record and considered before awarding further work.

IV. SECTION B– HSE Management Resources 1) Project HSE Plan requirementsand Health & Safety files

Sub-contractor shall, after a complete detailed analysis of all hazards and risks, develop a detailed project HSE Plan which shall cover the project related HSE aspects. In project HSE plan, sub-contractor shall Describe its HSE Management system Identify all HSE related activities to be performed during the execution of project Include HSE training/competency matrix Include HSE arrangements including PTW Safe work procedures Incorporate the information from its detailed hazard assessment Provide the number HSE personnel to be employed on the project, including a description of their

roles, responsibilities and deployment



Include detailed emergency response plans

Subcontractors have a duty to provide information to GAEC WLL about the safety matters: The risk to Health & Safety arising from their activities and how they will control them and in

particular provide details of proposed changes in work practices which may affect method statements and the Health and Safety Plan.

Construction / Installation activities which may affect others carrying out future maintenance or alteration / demolition of the building / structure.

2) Project Environment Management Plan

The purpose of this document is to furnish the details and information regarding the environmental protection of site form various pollutions due to construction activities. Subcontractors have a duty to include the necessary information to implement comprehensive program for managing the environment during the construction at site. To identify the potential environmental aspects and to mitigate environmental impacts of construction works. The following issues are addressed in the plan:

Management plan for assuring compliance to mitigation requirements, regulations, standard and guidelines.

Management plan for implementation of specific mitigation measured. Waste management. Environmental Monitoring Plan. Contingency / Emergency Plan.

3) Communication and Consultation

To ensure effective communication on HSE issues, Sub-contractor shall conduct various types of meetings and also display HSE information display boards and notices at site. Every one shall attend and participate in all HSE meetings unless specifically instructed otherwise. Periodic HSE meeting with all sit e staff members and Daily or weekly toolbox meetings for workers shall be organized without fail. A record of these meetings shall be kept that include date, location, names of attendees and topics covered. During this kind of meetings, all level of employees shall be consulted for their suggestions and opinion regarding additional HSE requirements, Welfare needs, Workplace hazards and risks etc. GAEC WLL will monitor the above mentioned points by site and corporate HSE management system. 4) HSE Trainings

In view of the hazardous nature of working in the engineering and construction industry, Sub-contractor shall, at its own cost, ensure that all employees undergo HSE training adequate for health safety and environmental protection while engaged in work for GAEC WLL. The trainings to be given to work personnel shall in-line with project scope of activities.





Include detailed emergency response plans

Subcontractors have a duty to provide information to GAEC WLL about the safety matters: The risk to Health & Safety arising from their activities and how they will control them and in

particular provide details of proposed changes in work practices which may affect method statements and the Health and Safety Plan.

Construction / Installation activities which may affect others carrying out future maintenance or alteration / demolition of the building / structure.

2) Project Environment Management Plan

The purpose of this document is to furnish the details and information regarding the environmental protection of site form various pollutions due to construction activities. Subcontractors have a duty to include the necessary information to implement comprehensive program for managing the environment during the construction at site. To identify the potential environmental aspects and to mitigate environmental impacts of construction works. The following issues are addressed in the plan:

Management plan for assuring compliance to mitigation requirements, regulations, standard and guidelines.

Management plan for implementation of specific mitigation measured. Waste management. Environmental Monitoring Plan. Contingency / Emergency Plan.

3) Communication and Consultation

To ensure effective communication on HSE issues, Sub-contractor shall conduct various types of meetings and also display HSE information display boards and notices at site. Every one shall attend and participate in all HSE meetings unless specifically instructed otherwise. Periodic HSE meeting with all sit e staff members and Daily or weekly toolbox meetings for workers shall be organized without fail. A record of these meetings shall be kept that include date, location, names of attendees and topics covered. During this kind of meetings, all level of employees shall be consulted for their suggestions and opinion regarding additional HSE requirements, Welfare needs, Workplace hazards and risks etc. GAEC WLL will monitor the above mentioned points by site and corporate HSE management system. 4) HSE Trainings

In view of the hazardous nature of working in the engineering and construction industry, Sub-contractor shall, at its own cost, ensure that all employees undergo HSE training adequate for health safety and environmental protection while engaged in work for GAEC WLL. The trainings to be given to work personnel shall in-line with project scope of activities.





5) Site Entry (Authorization)

GAEC WLL recognizes its duty to ensure that only authorized persons are allowed on site. The co-operation of subcontractors is essential to ensure lines of demarcation are upheld and that a rigorous check is made to identify and authorize workers for specific tasks.The prevention of accidents to members of the public especially children on construction site is of paramount importance.

V. SECTION C- Occupational Health & Safety Requirements

1) Welfare Provision

Subcontractors are responsible for providing their employees on site with: Protection during adverse weather. Personal Protective Equipment. Mess facilities with adequate seating. Adequate supplies of drinking water Individual water thermos Adequate and suitable toilet facilities. Adequate first aid facilities. Designated smoking areas Storage for clothing not worn on site. Suitable washing facilities. Sub-contractors shall use the facilities belongs to GAEC WLL at site after obtaining proper approval from GAEC WLL management and mutual agreement when sub-contractor unable to provide the particular facilities. The accommodation provided by the subcontractor shall be of a good standard with adequate fire protection.

Any local arrangements for first aid will be notified at the pre-start meeting and information will be posted about facilities and first aiders.Subcontractors will be required, unless otherwise agreed, to provide their own first aiders dependent on the nature and duration of the contract.

2) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The Subcontractor shall comply with the GAEC WLL policy of wearing of mandatory PPEs with current standards. Areas where PPEs wearing is not mandatory will be designated by GAEC WLL Subcontractor will be required to remove any employee from the workplace who fails to wear mandatory PPE when so required. Sub-contractors shall also ensure that the wearing of mandatory work specific PPEs such as Eye protection, Respirators, Hand gloves (Cotton, Rubber and HV insulated) and full body safety harness which compliance with International and local standards.

Subcontractors are required to make noise assessments where appropriate and submit results to GAEC WLL management. Where noise protection zones are designated by GAEC WLL management, subcontractors must comply with the requirements for hearing protection.





3) General Site Safety Rules

a) Safety Jackets/Cover all, Safety Helmets, Safety shoes, Safety Goggles and hand Gloves are the

mandatory PPE’s at sit for any work b) Job specific PPE’s must be used as per the hazard identification c) Daily workplace housekeeping to be conducted at end of every shift. d) “No smoking” on site. Smoking area will be designated. e) Ridding on equipment or machinery and sleeping around or under them is strictly not allowed. f) Only authorized personnel will operate equipment. g) Safety rules, instructions and signs to be strictly implemented and followed. h) Full body safety harnesses to be worn while working at heights. i) All cranes to be certified including for accessories and operators should possess valid Qatari

License. j) Works to commence after receiving valid work permits. k) Adhere to client’s safety rules and regulations. l) Possession or use of alcohol, non-prescription drugs or other controlled substances can be

grounds for immediate dismissal. m) Gambling, fighting, horseplay, manhandling each other in areas under company control will be a

cause for dismissal. n) Always wear minimum PPE except when actually inside of offices and rest facilities. o) “Eat” and “Take Rest” only in the designated areas and it is strictly prohibited in the working areas.

It is strictly prohibited that taking rest under scaffold & construction machineries. p) Workers should carry the individual water thermos/bottles. q) Food should be carried in the hygienic food containers. Carrying food in the plastic bags are not

allowed r) Do not operate any vehicle at speeds exceeding the designated limit. s) Do not make any short cut. Always use proper accesses and stair ways. t) Proper material stacking techniques shall be followed. Materials never be stored at emergency

exits, Floor edges, rear to the doors and access. 4) General Site Environmental Rules a) Keep your working area neat and tidy. Do not leave rubbish lying around site. b) All site personnel should be keen to promote for reduce, re-use and recycle principles whenever

possible. c) Prevent the wasting of energy by effective utilization. d) Dispose all food wastages in the rubbish / waste containers which are placed at designated

locations. e) Ensure adequate lighting is provided for construction activities at site. f) Ensure that generating materials transported to and from site are covered by tarpaulin. g) Ensure that all equipment and plant is serviced and maintained in accordance with manufactures

details.





h) Store, handle and dispose all hazardous materials according to material safety data sheet instructions.

i) Make sure chemical and fuels storage areas provided with drip trays and secondary containments.

j) Clean up any spills properly and dispose of the waste in accordance with local regulations. k) Equipment maintenance and portable equipment operations must be performed in an

impermeable surface to prevent polluting the soil with drip trays or buckets provided as necessary. l) Do ensure different types of wastes are segregated disposed – off as per the client / legal

requirements on waste disposal.

5) First Aid Facilities

Sub-contractor shall provide adequate first aid facilities at site for work personnel as per QCS 2014requirements. Sub-contractor shall provide a first aid box for every 25 workers at work site premises. The location of first aid box shall be displayed at prominent locations of site premises. If the work force crosses the number 100, then the sub-contractor shall needs to deploy a medical nurse or a certified first aider shall be deployed at site when the worker’s number up to 100 as per QCS 2014 requirements.

6) Incident Reporting & Investigation

Sub-contractors shall immediately report and investigate all HSE incidents including near-misses which occur during the execution of project. They shall notify GAEC WLL immediately of any HSE incidents, even if no injury occurs and provide GAEC WLL with a written report within 4 hours. GAEC WLL shall investigate all the HSE incidents beyond immediate causes to identify the root causes. Sub - contractors should coordinate for the detailed investigations. VI. SECTION - D HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS

1) Permit to work

Sub-contractor required to implement their own or GAEC WLL’s permit to work system for carry out hazardous or high risk activities at site premises as per client requirements. Permit required activities shall be identified earlier and notified to GAEC WLL and Client and subsequently GAEC WLL site HSE personnel shall inspect the work place for ensuring the control measures stated in PTW has been taken and provide approval for particular activity. The permit shall be cancelled after the completion of work or end of validity whichever comes early. A permit board shall be displayed at site premises.

2) Access: Vehicle & Pedestrian Movement

a) Site layouts shall be developed with separated vehicle and pedestrian’s movement paths and s to be submitted to GAEC WLL for approval

b) Where it is not possible to separate vehicular and pedestrian movement, Construction heavy vehicles and equipment movement will be controlled by the use of banks men.





c) Vehicle and pedestrian routes will be suitably signed and delineated. d) It shall be ensured that all work personnel shall wear the Hi-Viz jackets e) Vehicle and pedestrian route surfaces will be maintained in a safe condition, pedestrian routes

being free from tripping hazards.

3) Fire/Explosion

a) A fire risk assessment shall be developed which cover the workplace used by sub-contractor. b) An emergency evacuation plan with identified locations of fire points such as extinguishers, hose

reel cabin ad fire blankets shall be developed and implemented c) Necessary inspections shall be carried out to ensure the proper maintenance and working

condition of extinguishers and the records shall be kept d) A suitable method of raising the alarm will be identified, detailed in the fire procedures/plan and

detailed on fire action notices. e) Fire escape routes will be signed and kept clear of debris and materials. f) Trained fire safety coordinator or fire marshal shall be deployed at site.

4) Underfoot Conditions (Slips, Trips & Falls)

a) Work place housekeeping shall be maintained to ensure the neat and clean work pace or pathways

b) All openings (manholes, chambers, etc) shall be covered be secured covers when access is not required and barriers erected when access required but left unmanned.

c) All electrical/trailing leads shall be positioned away from work/access areas, tied up above ground level where possible.

d) Adequate lighting levels shall be maintained at work/access areas by the provision of background and task lighting.

e) Suitable footwear shall be worn at all times, including steel toe-capped, steel mid-sole plate footwear with adequate ankle support on construction sites.

5) Working at Height - General NOTE: The following apply to all workplaces where falls over 2m are possible and a significant risk of injury exists. a) Sub-contractors shall ensure that all work personnel shall be provided with full-body safety

harness b) Ladders will be used for access only and not for working from, and will be tied or footed at all

times when used. c) Scaffoldings will be erected by trained & competent persons and be stable, with a maximum height

to base ratio not exceeding 3.5:1 for inside use and 3:1 outside use. d) All work platforms and access areas will be fully boarded with at least 600mm wide.





e) Rigid edge protection will be provided and at least 910mm high, with gaps not exceeding 470mm. f) Where a risk exists of materials / plant / equipment falling, protection will be established, i.e.: toe

boards at least 150mm high, wooden guards. g) Working platforms will be inspected by a competent person, before being take in use, after

alteration, after any event likely to have affected its stability and in any event, every 7 days.

Working at Height - Scaffolds

NOTE: The following controls are additional to those detailed in previous section, “Working at Height – General” when scaffolding is used. a) Only trained, competent persons will erect, modify or dismantle scaffolding structures. b) When erecting, modifying or dismantling scaffolds, scaffolders will follow a safe system of work:

All those involved in scaffolding operations must wear fall arrest equipment (full body harness with rear dorsal ring and 1.8m fixed length lanyard incorporating shock absorber)

During erection and dismantling of scaffoldings, ladders shall be used as access and egress Scaffolders must clip onto the first suitable anchor point of 4m or above (ideally above waist

height). Works shall not be carried at protected areas.

c) Scaffoldings shall be erected at leveled and compacted grounds. d) Scaffold tubes, fittings and boards will be in good condition, assembled to the correct spacing,

etc, such that the assembled structure is sound, meeting current scaffolding standards. e) Scaffoldings stability shall be ensued by proper tie-in supports and bracings. f) Scaffolding tag system and inspection shall be followed.

Working at Height – Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP’s)

a) Load chart shall be kept with equipment or stacked b) MEWPs shall be placed at a leveled and compacted ground surface. c) Only trained and competent operator shall operate the equipment. d) MEWP’s shall require thorough examination by a competent person at every 6 months and the

certification shall be submitted to GAEC WLL prior the entry of equipment into site premises e) Regular inspections shall be carried out at workplace and records shall be kept. f) All persons will wear safety harnesses, attached to a secure anchor point, when operating and

working with the MEWP. g) MEWP will have safe working load marked that will not be exceeded. 6) Services (Buried/Over Head)

Buried Services

a) Sub-contractors shall require make consultation with GAEC WLL and client regarding the underground utilities at workplace

b) Sub-contractor’s own or Galfar’s PTW system shall be followed according to the site requirements





c) Established location of services present by referring to pre-tender Health and Safety Plan and contracting all Statutory Undertakers.

d) Service locations will be confirmed by carrying out CAT scan, marking service positions and hand dug trial holes to prove service locations prior to any mechanical excavation taking place.

e) No hand-held power tools or mechanical excavators to be used within 500mm of the service, or within the distance stated by the Statutory Authority (whichever is the greater).

f) All exposed services to be supported in accordance with Statutory Undertakers requirement and will not be used to access/egress excavations.

g) All live shall be isolated form the source prior to the commencement of works h) Emergency contact number will be established and detailed in the emergency procedures all

damage will be reported immediately and area vacated.

Overhead Electricity Cables

a) Any kind of lifting appliances and metal ladders shall never be used proximity to the overhead cables

b) Sub-contractors shall confirm the safe working distance from any overhead cable(s). c) Barriers are to be run parallel to overhead cables to prevent access to or under the cables. d) For access under cables, rigid non-conductive (Insulated) materials will be used as goal posts,

which will be established with signs erected confirming “overhead cables” and maximum headroom.

e) Access route under cables will also be confined by barriers. f) All work processes within the barrier area will be subject to a formal method statement.

7) Excavations

a) Permit to work system shall be implemented and control measures stated at PTW shall be strictly followed

b) Prior to any excavation works, information will be established on the presence of underground services by means of testing

c) Excavations will be supported/battered back to a safe angle of repose where there is a risk of collapse.

d) All excavations over 2m deep will have a specific risk assessment and method statement /safe system of work.

e) Where there is a risk of a person falling 2m or more into an excavation, or an excavation of any depth in a public area. Secure rigid barriers will be installed (minimum height 910mm, no gaps exceeding 470mm).

f) Where there is a risk of materials/objects falling 2m or more onto persons in an excavation, suitable barriers will be installed.

g) Excavated earth will be located at least 1m away from the edge of the excavation: no vehicle will be permitted to run alongside the excavation within 2m.

h) Stop blocks or other suitable method will be employed when vehicles are tipping into excavations. i) Suitable access/egress will be provided into excavations, i.e: tied ladders. j) Supported excavations will be inspected by a competent person:





Before the commencement of each shift After collapse/event likely to have affected the strength or stability of the excavation. A record of inspection will be made within every 7 days.

k) Tunnels and headings will be inspected by a competent person:- Before the commencement of each shift After collapse/event likely to have affected the strength or stability of the tunnel/heading. A record of inspection will be made daily

8) Plant & Equipment

a) When planning operations / activities, consideration will be given to specifying suitable plant and equipment for the task, i.e.: petrol-powered equipment not specified in confined spaces, etc.

b) Sub-contractor will provide adequate operating instructions and information to all their employees. c) Mechanical plant and equipment will be maintained in good condition. Safety devices (guards,

limit switches etc) should be fitted and be in good working order. d) Plant and equipment will be inspected regularly and recorded. e) All mobile plant and equipment , where there is a risk of overturning more than 90*, will be fitted

with roll-over protection and seat belt, which will be worn at all times when operated. f) Drivers and operators of plant and equipment will be suitably trained, with appropriate certification. g) Drivers and operators of plant and equipment on the public highway shall have a current driving

license as per Qatar legal requirements. 9) Lifting Operations

a) A trained, competent lifting operations controller shall be appointed. b) All crane lifts shall be planned and arrangements checked. Permit to work system and lift plan

shall be implemented after obtaining approval from GAEC WLL. c) There shall be a trained, competent banksman posted where the crane driver cannot see the

setting down point, slinging area or any obstructions with suitable communication arrangements established.

d) Trained, competent slingers shall be deployed to carry out the slinging activity. e) Lifting premises shall be barricaded and movement of work personnel shall be prohibited. f) Operatives receiving loads must be working on a stable platform and harnessed to a secure

anchorage point if any leading edges are open. g) All lifts involving sheeted materials shall have a wind speed established where the operation must

be shut down. An anemometer must be available to measure this. h) Specific risk assessments and methods statements shall be produced for all multiple crane lifts. i) All lifting equipment and accessories for lifting shall be in date with regard to inspection, thorough

examination and test requirements.

10) Manual Handling

a) When specifying/ordering materials, consideration will be given to manual handling requirements and will be purchased in packages of 25kg or less where possible.





b) When planning the operation/activity, consideration will be given to the use of handling aids where possible. Mechanical material handling shall be preferred rather than manual handling.

c) Where manual handling of loads over 25kg is necessary, sufficient numbers of operative will be engaged on the lift such that each person does not lift over 25kg.

d) The surrounding area will be level and stable where possible and free from tripping hazards. e) MSDS shall be referred and explained to work personnel if chemicals to be handled f) Workplace shall be provided with adequate illumination level (50 to 200 lux) g) Suitable PPE will be provided and worn, i.e.: Hand gloves for abrasive, sharp or chemically

harmful loads, shoulder pads, steel toe-capped footwear.

11) Electricity

a) Only competent personnel shall be permitted to perform work on electrical equipment or systems. This included on all work on electrical equipment and installations, testing and fault findings.

b) Sub-contractors shall ensure that records are maintained for all competent electrical person employed

c) Permit to work system shall be followed while carrying out testing and commissioning of electrical system and as well as for the faults rectification if required.

d) All electrical installations with site premises shall be inspected and tested by a competent electrical person and records shall be kept at site.

e) The metallic enclosure of all electrical equipment shall be effectively connected to earth prior to equipment power up.

f) Basic rules of electrical safety is that no person should carry out work on any part of electrical equipment unless such parts are Properly identified as the equipment on which work id intended Made dead: Switched off from the sources of supply Isolated: Action taken to prevent inadvertent reconnection and caution notices attached Tested: to prove dead condition Discharged: Earthed and short-circuited: to prove a back-up protection against danger arising

from unintentional re-energization by an unforeseen condition. Provided with barriers, placed where necessary, to prevent danger against accidental access

to any live parts and danger notices posted visibly posted g) Sub-contractors shall ensure that all electrical equipment shall be free from any kind of damages h) Necessary PTW system shall be followed if necessary i) Site portable tools and lighting shall be reduced voltage 110v single and three-phase. j) Where it is not possible to utilize 110v for site portable tools and lighting, protection shall be

provided by using monitored earth systems and circuit breakers.

12) COSHH / MSDS

Where the use or generation of hazardous substances cannot be avoided the following shall be done: a) Where use of / generation of a hazardous substances is necessary then consideration will be

given to substitute hazardous substances or processes for safer alternatives. b) All potentially hazardous substances will be subject to a COSHHassessment.



Ensuring information on disruptive activities is adequately communicated through newsletters, site visits and visits to local schools etc.

Ensuring proper workplace housekeeping.

7) Environmental Planning

Everyone is expected to make a positive impact on the environment by:

Undertaking electronic preparation, transfer and storage of information wherever feasible. Briefing their workforce on site specific environmental matters Ensure that the participation employees at HSE initiatives such as induction and toolbox meetings

and awareness trainings. Respecting the presence of rare, endangered and protected species. Assisting communication with regulatory bodies and third parties. Integrating environmental issues into method statements. Implementation of the outcomes of environmental impact assessments Self-auditing of adherence to agreed environmental working practices Ensuring response procedures are drawn up and communicated to the workforce in anticipation

of harmful unplanned events taking place Providing adequate environmental training to their workforce.

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GAEC WLL Galfar Al Misnad Engineering & Contacting WLL HSE Health Safety & Environment OHSMS Occupational Health Safety and Environment KPI Key Performance Indicators QCS Qatar Construction Specifications PTW Permit to Work PPE PersonalProtective Equipment MEWP Mobile Elevated Work Platforms CAT Cable Avoidance Tools COSHH Control of substance hazardous to Health MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet dB (A) “A” weighted Decibel HUET Helicopter Underwater Escape Training T-BOSIET Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training DSE Display Screen Equipment





c) All risk reducing controls identified by the COSHH assessment shall be in place and maintained. d) The correct PPE identified by the COSHH assessment must be available and worn. e) Assess the risk pose to the environment and other people outside the site from dust, fumes,

spillage, etc. f) All large quantities (≥ 45 gallons) of environmentally damaging substances (e.g.: diesel) must

store within a bunded tank, of 100% capacity. g) Where the COSHH / MSDS assessment identifies the need for health surveillance then it will be

undertaken, records shall be forwarded to the GAEC WLL personnel department.

13) Road Works

a) Workplace layout shall be developed with important markings and shall be implemented after obtaining the approval from GAEC WLL

b) All road works will be planned to establish safe system of work which are safe to both the sub-contractors and the general public.

c) Sub-contractor shall arrange safety zones, buffer zones and other necessary signage which be posted at prominent places.

d) Safety zone shall be delineated with rope and cones or other approved barrier adjacent to the workforce.

e) All traffic management materials, whether set up or laid out for future works, shall be secured to prevent movement.

f) High visibility clothing to be provided and worn by all persons within the works, (long sleeved for works on high-speed roads/motorways).

g) All vehicles to be fitted with flashing beacons and highway/motorway maintenance stickers. h) Continuous rigid barriers with flash light settings will mark any temporary footway and protect

pedestrians. i) Flag system, led batons and other necessary equipment shall be utilized while works carried out

in public road ways to prevent collision

j) All the diversion plan and signage should be in line with Work zone traffic management guidelines.

14) Demolition

a) Detailed risk assessments and a written safe system of work/method statement shall be followed before work commences. Safe systems of work, consideration shall be given to premature collapse due to weakening or overloading the structure.

b) Operatives shall be briefed on the contents before each phase of demolition starts. c) Services shall be made dead where possible before work starts.Confirmation of this shall be

obtained in writing. Where this is not possible:- All live services shall be physically marked as such Toolbox talks shall be given to identify them. Permits to Work shall be issued for work on services in the vicinity of live services.

d) All self-propelled mobile plant that could be affected by falling objects shall be protected by falling object protection structures.

e) Demolition shall be carried out in a manner of upper side to bottom side



15) Asbestos

a) Sub-contractor shall take adequate preventive measures based on the information provided by the client such as known locations, including types of asbestos that operatives are liable to come into contact with. i.e. asbestos register.

b) Also consider the outcomes form the asbestos survey if carried out earlier. c) Where work/workers are adjacent to asbestos or the work involves asbestos cement, a specific

risk assessment and method statement/safe system of work shall be completed. d) All work with asbestos (except asbestos cement) to be undertaken by an approved contractor

who shall provide a specific risk assessment and method statement/safe system of work. e) Prior to asbestos removal, approved contractor shall give 14days notice (minimal asbestos

repair/removal, i. e: under 2 hours work time, does not require notification) f) Asbestos and asbestos contaminated waste shall be removed by double-bagged polythene

and/or stored in sealed skip/container for transport to a licensed waste disposal site.

16) Confined Spaces

Note: The need for entry into confined spaces will be considered at the planning stage of the operation/activity and alternative systems of work used to avoid entry if possible, the following shall be done if entry cannot be avoided: a) If entry into the confined space is necessary, specific risk assessments and method

statement/safe system of work will be developed. b) The planned safe system of work will include a Permit to Work. c) The planned safe system of work will include an emergency action plan. d) Sub-contractor shall arrange competent attender, register for in and out timings, emergency

rescue arrangements, emergency calling arrangements and fire extinguisher at workplace e) Persons suitably trained, with certification to the applicable confined space category will only

undertake work in confined spaces.

17) Noise

Where “Noisy” operations cannot be avoided the following shall be done: a) Noise levels will be reduced at sourced where possible by:

Obtaining noise information from suppliers and obtaining least noisy equipment. Plant and equipment being maintained in a good state of repair (Silencers, etc). Noise emission from the machine is higher level then it shall be kept away from the workplace.

b) Where noise levels at the workforce remain above 85 dB(A) (normal conversation cannot be held at 2m distance), formal noise assessments will be recorded by either: Subcontractor for subcontractor’s works Site team using supplier’s information.

c) Where noise levels are above 90 dB (A), ear protection zones will be established and signed. d) Ear protection will be worn when required by noise assessment and within established ear

protection zones.

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15) Asbestos

a) Sub-contractor shall take adequate preventive measures based on the information provided by the client such as known locations, including types of asbestos that operatives are liable to come into contact with. i.e. asbestos register.

b) Also consider the outcomes form the asbestos survey if carried out earlier. c) Where work/workers are adjacent to asbestos or the work involves asbestos cement, a specific

risk assessment and method statement/safe system of work shall be completed. d) All work with asbestos (except asbestos cement) to be undertaken by an approved contractor

who shall provide a specific risk assessment and method statement/safe system of work. e) Prior to asbestos removal, approved contractor shall give 14days notice (minimal asbestos

repair/removal, i. e: under 2 hours work time, does not require notification) f) Asbestos and asbestos contaminated waste shall be removed by double-bagged polythene

and/or stored in sealed skip/container for transport to a licensed waste disposal site.

16) Confined Spaces

Note: The need for entry into confined spaces will be considered at the planning stage of the operation/activity and alternative systems of work used to avoid entry if possible, the following shall be done if entry cannot be avoided: a) If entry into the confined space is necessary, specific risk assessments and method

statement/safe system of work will be developed. b) The planned safe system of work will include a Permit to Work. c) The planned safe system of work will include an emergency action plan. d) Sub-contractor shall arrange competent attender, register for in and out timings, emergency

rescue arrangements, emergency calling arrangements and fire extinguisher at workplace e) Persons suitably trained, with certification to the applicable confined space category will only

undertake work in confined spaces.

17) Noise

Where “Noisy” operations cannot be avoided the following shall be done: a) Noise levels will be reduced at sourced where possible by:

Obtaining noise information from suppliers and obtaining least noisy equipment. Plant and equipment being maintained in a good state of repair (Silencers, etc). Noise emission from the machine is higher level then it shall be kept away from the workplace.

b) Where noise levels at the workforce remain above 85 dB(A) (normal conversation cannot be held at 2m distance), formal noise assessments will be recorded by either: Subcontractor for subcontractor’s works Site team using supplier’s information.

c) Where noise levels are above 90 dB (A), ear protection zones will be established and signed. d) Ear protection will be worn when required by noise assessment and within established ear

protection zones.

18) Vibration





Where the use of vibrating plant and equipment by operatives cannot be avoided (ie: substitution by mechanization), the following shall be done: a) Vibration will be reduced by:

Obtaining vibration information from suppliers and prefer equipment with least vibration levels. Plant and equipment being maintained in a good state of repair (vibration, mountings, etc)

b) Where operative exposure remains above 2.8 m/s2 (8 hr TWA), consideration will be given to reducing exposure time by job rotation, etc.

19) Microbiological Hazards

a) The importance of personal hygiene will be included in contract inductions, including washing hands before eating and after smoking.

b) Operations/activities that involve contact/disturbance of animal excrement will have a specific risk assessment and method statement.

c) Areas where there is a risk of contact with discarded needles will be subject to an inspection prior to work starting, and needles being found deposited in a box for disposal.

20) Working Over/Near Water.

a) Persons will be prevented from falling into water by the provision of suitable guardrails when working near water, or the provision of safe working platforms when working over water.

b) Emergency procedures shall be established including the provision of rescue equipment. These will include, as appropriate:-

A means of raising the alarm. A permanently manned rescue boat where people could fall into deep water. Buoyancy aids positioned at the water’s edge Catch lines in fast flowing water.

c) All personnel at risk of falling into water must wear buoyancy aids. d) HUET or T-BOSIET training shall be provided to work force for who are going to be deployed at

off-shore or near to water bodies e) All the above equipment must be maintained and inspected on regular basis. Rescue boats shall

be started twice daily and fuel maintained.

21) Display Screen Equipment

a) “User” of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) will be identified. b) All DSE users will have their workstations Assessed within one month of being identified. And the

outcomes shall be implemented as soon as possible.

22) Lone Working

a) Prior to individuals working alone, information will be established with regard to specific hazards of the work/workplace.

Lone workers shall not allow to: Operate hazardous plant/equipment Enter confined spaces





Enter areas with insufficient lighting b) Arrangements will be made to ascertain:

Location of worker Expected return time

c) A means of communication will be established to enable contact to be made with the lone worker at any time, or the lone worker to summon assistance in the event of an accident/emergency.

VII. SECTION E

ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS & PROTECTION MEASURES GAEC WLL and its Subcontractors shall fully comply with the following requirements.

1) Waste Management

Sub-contractors are emphasized on effective waste management system at construction site to prevent the environmental pollution and waste management planning shall be established for the Project. Waste minimization, which includes education, reduction, re-use and recycling is at the heart of our overall strategy and we shall ensure:- Surplus excavation is kept to a minimum through economic design and adherence to design

details. Materials scheduling prior to delivery to minimize off cuts and to optimize deliveries where

practicable. Re-use of inert/inactive unavoidable surplus excavated materials and demolition arising on site

where feasible. Appropriate handling, protection and housekeeping to avoid damage to materials. Recycling of packaging materials where feasible in accordance with supplier’s instructions. Where it is unavoidable to produce waste it shall be:- Appropriately handled (as in the case of hazardous materials) by competent licensed operators. Segregate the waste where feasible to aid recycling. Promptly placed in the appropriate disposal area, stockpile or receptacle. Disposed-off in accordance with Local regulations and requirements.

2) Use of Energy and Water

Where practicable materials, plant and equipment shall be provided on the basis that they:- Are thermally efficient. Consume low levels of energy and water. Are evaluated against design requirements in order to reduce environmental impact

Site Establishments shall be energy & water efficient.Plant, equipment and transport shall be:- Energy efficient modern units of optimum power and water consumption for the task. Maintained in accordance with manufacturers instruction. Operated by trained operatives Operated within site speed limits and switched off when not in use.

3) Emission to Air





Site operations shall be:

Plant, equipment and transport are adequately maintained Plant and transport is switched off when not in use. Burning of rubbish is not undertaken. Where practical electrical rather than diesel equipment is used. Noxious fumes and odors are minimized and where unavoidable contained in an appropriate

manner. Implementation of outcomes of COSHH assessments

4) Discharges to Water and Land

Effluent from ablutions shall be connected to public sewers wherever possible or stored in suitably leak proof containers for specialized disposal. All plant, equipment and transport shall be:- Fueled from bunded storage which have spill kits close at hand. Maintained in designated bunded areas wherever feasible. Be fitted with drip trays where possible. And ensure that the availability of secondary containment

and spill kits. Be subject to wheel cleaning prior to accessing public roadways off site.

5) Use of Raw Materials & Natural Resources

Construction planning shall consider. Meeting with designers to review economy of design. Prefabrication of elements of site. Pre scheduling of cut to length components Proper workplace housekeeping Agreed wastage levels for main contractor supplied materials above which the costs are attributed

to the sub-contractor.

6) Nuisance

Noise and vibration disturbance shall be minimized by: Selecting construction solutions that reduce the use of construction plant Fitting noise shrouds to equipment or by erecting baffles. Prohibit the use of high noise level equipment in dark times

Disturbance to the local community and third parties will be minimized by:

Only utilizing the agreed access and egress points. Parking in designated areas only. Observing good neighbor procedures and reporting any complaints to GAEC WLL Obeying traffic and pedestrian management regulations and requirements. Planning deliveries in off peak periods where practicable.












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