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ECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

AlaaEl‐Desoky ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION & TRADING (HSSE) SAFETY PLAN HSE Dept

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HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 OBJECT1

5 SCOPE OF APPLICATION 2 5 DESCRIPTION3 5Location and technical description of the project. 3.1 5 Characteristic of Construction Works. 3.2

5 RISK ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION4

6 ASSEMBLY4.2

6 GENERALS RISKS ‐WORK DESCRIPTION4.2.1

23 MACHINERY TO BE USED4.3

24 BACKHOE4.3.1

25 CRANE4.3.2

27 WINCH4.3.3

29 BRICK AND CERAMIC CUTTER4.3.4

30 MACHINE TOOLS AND MANUAL TOOLS4.3.5

30 AUXILIARY RESOURCES4.4

30 TUBULAR SCAFFOLDS4.4.1

33 LADDERS4.4.2 35TEMPORALY INSTALLATIONS4.5 37TEMPORALY ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION4.5.1 37OTHER RISKS.4.6

38 RISK OF INJURY FROM VEHICLES, TOOLS, HAND‐TOOLS, SEMI‐FINISHED MANUFACTURES, MATERIALS, EASY FLAMMABLE

SUBSTANCES, FIRE 4.6.1

38 RISK OF NOISE FROM CERTAIN TOOLS (POWER‐SAW, RAMMER, BEATING TOOLS ETC.), CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY, VEHICLES.

4.6.2

38 RISK OF VIBRATION – LOCAL VIBRATION COMING FROM

DIFFERENT TOOLS, GENERAL VIBRATION WHEN WORKING IN VEHICLES AND TRACTORS.

4.6.3

38 RISK OF DUST WHEN WORKING WITH ANGULAR GRINDING MACHINES, GRINDING MACHINES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.

4.6.4

38 RISK OF INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING WHEN WORKING IN THE DARK

TIME OF THE DAY. 4.6.5

38FIRE PREVENTION SYSTEMS5 38PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE APPLIED5.1 39ACCIDENT VICTIM CARE.5.2



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39 . SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS. GENERAL CONDITIONS. RULES OF APPLICATION

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39 CONDITIONS COVERING THE PROTECTIVE MEASURES,

INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE SAFETY 6.1

40Safety inspections6.2 40WORK PERMITS MANAGEMENT7 40GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 40General Responsibilities:7.1 41 Specific Responsibilities 7.2 41WORK PERMIT CLASSIFICATION AND VALIDITY 7.3 41Permit Classification 41 Work Permit Validity 7.4 41WORK PERMIT MANAGEMENT7.5 41 Authorization of Work: 7.6

42 REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRYING OUT WORK

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1. OBJECTIVE:

The aim of the ECT Construction Site Health and Safety Plan (H&S) is to create a working environment which ensures that employees, contracting parties work in an environmentally and safe work place, free from possible risks, diseases or loss of life. Such risks may involve noise pollution, electrocution, falling from height, inhalation, manual handling and moving equipment. This plan is aimed at promoting improvements in safety management at ECT Construction Site and preventing industrial accidents. Contractors and subcontractors objectives should be to eliminate, reduce, isolate and control. In this H&S Plan, ECT will carry out the tasks described in this proposal following strictly the security guidelines and recommendations established in its Risk Prevention System. This system is compliant with OHSAS (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) 18001:1999 specification. Risk Prevention System encompasses the following points: • Protect the health of its employees, committing to a continuous improvement of health and

safety conditions. • Guarantee the observance of legislation, by being rigorous on the implementation of Safety

and Health Management Systems. These systems are aimed at the control and assurance of continuous improvement of accidents reduction, as well as the improvement of quality in the production process.

• Integrate health and safety principles in all project phases, including construction and production.

• Drive the adoption of prevention measures, with the certainty that it will improve efficiency

and productivity. • Stimulate the participation of all company employees in the prevention processes. Every

single employee should be fully involved in the Risk Prevention and the company should encourage discrete participation in continuo improving the Safety standards.

• Management is committed on placing all the means throughout the organization in order to achieve the Company Safety Objectives.

• Senior Management is committed to ensure that there are sufficient resources with the knowledge, skills and experience available throughout the project lifespan.

• All minutes and actions from meetings shall be documented and properly displayed on a notice board so that every employee would be informed of the decisions taken and how they would affect them. This should be done by the local Safety function assigned

• Foster the development of new technologies, processes and methods that can reduce the worker’s risk, as stated by the continuous improvement principle.

• Extend the health and safety management criteria to subcontractors, through the introduction of prevention principles in contracts with employees, service companies and suppliers.

• Optimize the concept of Training in Health and Safety with the objective of creating awareness on the impact of work in the employees’ health.

• Every single employee should be fully involved in the Risk Prevention and the company should encourage discrete participation in continuo's improving the Safety standards. The H&S Plan for the project is prepared in a form and manner such that its compliance and monitoring allow the contractor to ensure that all the activities

Carries out at least comply with the requirements marked in the applicable safety standards and law, and in the specific safety documentation prepared for the project execution. This H&S Plan indicates the preventive and protective actions to be taken in order to provide an appropriate response to the possible risks that might arise in each phase of the process to be executed. They will also determine the training and information to be given to the personnel affected concerning possible risks involved in the work included in the invitation to tender. This H&S Plan is meant to be informative and is not intended to replace the safety



laws, regulations, codes and standards in construction or any other legislation concerning safety matters on the project. Contractors and subcontractors must be familiar with all current legislation pertaining to the work and will be responsible to follow and enforce such legislation. On the site, as the buildings and the storage and traffic facilities belonging to the site, the

trouble-free running of all activities shall be ensured with the greatest possible safety for the engaged persons as well as for the plants involved. This H&S Plan is prepared for that purpose. In addition to the directions of this plan.

2. SCOPE OF APPLICATION. This plan applies to all site personnel employed to undertake construction work at ECT

Construction site. Contractors and subcontractors will also observe all requirements laid down in the contractual documentation in relation to health and safety at work pertaining to the developer. Necessary changes and project-specific additions will be made and implemented by contractors in agreement with.

3. DESCRIPTION. 3.1 Location and technical description of the project. The entire plant will be indoor type for all major components to ensure appropriate working conditions for both personnel and the equipment. 3.2 Characteristic of Construction Works. The following works will be conducted on the said site (no exhaustive list): 1) Mechanical Works.

• Installation of Equipment • Cleaning of Equipment

2) Electrical Works. • All types of electricity connections • Temporary Lighting and power installations

4. RISK ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION 4.1 Every single new employee should enter the site along with all the adequate documentation required by local applicable law. This includes Training on Safety topics related the Job Specific and retraining on a periodic basis to keep safety standards to the highest levels. Updated Individual Records of all Contractor´s and Subcontractor´s personnel should be kept and secured by Contractor documentation office at all times and could. Failing to do so would allow to ban the entrance of any person or material. Before starting any job, Contractor or subcontractor should inform, by the appropriate mean(s) (meeting, letter, etc..) the procedure to follow and invite and other companies who might be working at the same area and could be impacted by this job in order to inform and exchange documentation related with the safety precautions to be taken in advance. The local law on health and safety at workplace predefines accepted levels of Employee exposure. The contractor and subcontractors should ensure that employees are informed about hazards, risks and precautions. For risk analysis and preventative measures to be taken, work is categorized into a series of types of activities or construction units within each of the sections corresponding to civil works and assembly, in addition to a series of technical equipment and auxiliary means required for them to be carried out. Risk assessment procedures are used extensively as an aid to good health and safety management. The relevant engineering design features of major installations are covered by safety assessments. Contractors shall have written procedures for risk assessment and hazard identification. Risk assessment has to be made before starting particular jobs on site. Contractors should hand over risk assessment study to H&S Officer. A further action concerning risk assessment is to be made continuously, and reduction of risk is everyone’s



responsibility. All non-conformances, corrective actions and individuals or teams responsible for leading efforts listed in the Risk Assessment, should be addressed in a time frame previously agreed by all parties involved. Implemented actions should be appropriately communicated to all people affected by such risks and contractor insure all is followed accordingly and keep historic record. The following list indicated the hazards commonly encountered during erection of

4.2 ASSEMBLY 4.2.1 GENERALS RISKS - WORK DESCRIPTION 4.2.1.1 MANUAL HANDLING OF LOADS Manual load-handling operations shall be understood to mean any operation in which a weight is carried or held by one or more workers, in addition to lifting, laying, pushing, pulling or moving operations where inadequate ergonomic factors entail the risk of injury to the workers and dorsolumbar injury in particular. 4.2.1.1.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:

• Same level falls

• Falls to a lower level

• Objects falling during handling

• Stepping on objects

• Impact against stationary objects

• Being struck by objects or tools

• Overexertion 4.2.1.1.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN

• In order to lift a load, it must first be correctly approached. The operator’s centre of gravity must be as close as possible and above the centre of gravity of the load.

• The essential balance required for lifting a load correctly can only be achieved if the feet are well positioned: Either side of the load Slightly apart One slightly in front of the other

• Safe lifting technique: Position the weight near the body. Keep the back flat. Do not bend the back while lifting the weight. Use the strongest muscles groups which are those of the arms, legs and thighs

• Picking an object up in the wrong way causes the muscles of the whole body to contract involuntarily. To get a better feel of an object when picking it up, the correct method is to grip it with the palm of the hand and the base of the fingers. To apply this principle with heavy weights, they can first be set on blocks making it easier to get the hands correctly positioned underneath

• Loads must be lifted keeping the back straight and properly aligned

• To keep the back straight, the abdominal muscles should be engaged and the chin slightly lowered.

• Arching the back increases the risk of injury to the back even when the weight is not very heavy.

• Twisting the trunk, especially if this is done while lifting a weight can also result in injury.



• In this case, the movement should be broken down into two parts: First lift the weight and then turn the whole body moving the feet a short distance at a time. Or, before lifting the weight, position your self correctly in the direction to be taken so as not to have to turn the body.

• The leg muscles are used to give the first impulse to the weight to be lifted. In order to do this, bend at the knees, without sitting on the heels as it would then be very difficult to get up from this position.

• The leg muscles must also be used to push a vehicle, object, etc.

• Wherever possible, work should be done with the arms straight. The weight should be Suspended by the arms, not lifted by them.

• The load shall be carried in a way that does not prevent the carrier from seeing what is in front of him and that allows him to walk as naturally as possible.

• When lifting a drum or a box, one foot should be kept a little behind the other in order to be able to step back quickly if the weight tilts.

• When carrying a load, it should be held against the body supported by extended, unbent arms.

• This procedure will prevent the unnecessary fatigue that would result from contracting the arm muscles thus forcing the biceps to make an effort fifteen times the weight being lifted.

• Using the weight of your own body in manual handling tasks will significantly reduce the effort required from legs and arms.

• The weight of the body can be used: To push a movable object (wheelbarrow for example) with the arms straight and held in that position so that our entire weight is transmitted to the movable object. To pull a box or drum that we wish to tip over. To provide resistance to break the descent of a load, using our body as a counterweight.

• Care should be taken during these operations to ensure the back is kept straight.

• To lift a large box from the floor, effort should be applied at tight angles to the greater diagonal to make the box pivot on its edge.

• To move an object to a lower level, take advantage of its weight and simply arrest its fall.

• To lift a load that will then be carried on the shoulder, two operations are linked together without pausing to take advantage of the impulse required to lift the load off the floor.

• During handling operations involving several people, improvisation should be ruled out since one wrong move by one of the carriers may injure several of them.

• A team leader must be appointed to direct the work and: Assess the weight of the load to be lifted to determine the exact number of carriers, the direction in which it is to be moved, the route to be taken and any difficulties that may arise. Determine the phases and movements into which the maneuver can be broken down. Explain the details of the operation to the carriers (in addition to movements to be made, foot position, hand position, grip, weight-bearing shoulder, how to pass under the weight, etc.) Supervise the carriers’ correct working position, load-sharing between the persons according to their size (the shortest at the front in the direction of travel).

• Carriage must be carried out: With the carrier at the back slightly to one side of the position of the carrier at the front so That he can see where he is going. With carriers starting on different feet traveling and out of step from one another to avoid jolting the load. With a single person (head of operations) to supervise the operation and give preparatory orders for lifting and carriage.

• The area in which loads are to be lifted shall be kept free of obstacles and packages.

• Once the load has been lifted, the routes traveled shall be as short as possible.



• Boxes and packets should never be picked up in unstable or unbalanced situations.

• Prepare for each load before lifting it.

• Breath in when initiating effort.

• The floor shall be kept clean to prevent same-level falls.

• A rest or break should be taken every hour. 4.2.1.1.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED The safety equipment to be used by personnel shall be as follows:

• Hard Hat to provide protection from knocks or impact

• Safety boots with steel toe

• Safety harness, lifeline cables or ropes if work on hights

• Protective clothing for bad weather

• Safety Glasses with side shields

• Safety leather gloves

• High Visibility Vest

• Lumbar support belt 4.2.1.2 HOISTING LOADS 4.2.1.2.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY. The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:


• Being struck or cut by objects or tools

• Being trapped by or between objects

• Overexertion 4.2.1.2.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN

• Lifting accessories shall withstand the forces exerted upon them when in use and, if necessary, when not in use, in the installation and operating conditions foreseen by the manufacturer and in all corresponding configurations taking into account the effects of atmospheric conditions and the forces exerted on them by personnel. This requirement must also be complied with during carriage, assembly and disassembly.

• Lifting accessories shall be designed and manufactured to prevent faults due to fatigue or wear when used for the purpose for which they were intended.

• The materials used shall be selected taking into account environmental working conditions foreseen by the manufacturer, especially where corrosion, abrasion, impact, sensitivity to cold and ageing are concerned.

• The design and manufacture of the accessories shall be such that they can withstand overloads due to static testing without permanent deformation or visible defects.

• It is not permit to be under suspended loads.

• Weather conditions (rainfall, wind speed, desert sand storms) shall be foreseen previous work start in order to prevent uncontrolled situations . 4.2.1.2.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED The safety equipment to be used by personnel shall be as follows:










• Lumbar support belt 4.2.1.3 TRANSPORTATION OF EQUIPMENT 4.2.1.3.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:




• Impact against stationary/moving objects

• Being trapped by overturned machinery or vehicles

• Electrical contact

• Exposure to dusty atmospheres.

• Being struck or run over by vehicles 4.2.1.3.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN

• Transportation vehicles shall only be used by qualified and licenced personnel.

• No passengers shall be carried outside the cab, and no more people than the ones on design of the vehicle should be transported inside the cab.

• Transportation vehicles shall be entered and exited from the front.

• The driver shall clean any mud from his footwear before getting into the transportation vehicle so that his feet do not slip on the pedals.

• It is desirable to have a “death-man” detector below the seat in case driver jumps out of the cab for any reason.

• Roadways on the worksite shall be kept free from excessively muddy areas which would undermine traffic safety.

• The body shall be lowered immediately after unloading and before moving off.

• The Highway Code regulations and signs on site should be obeyed at all times.

• If a vehicle is required to stop on a ramp, the brakes will be engaged and it will be blocked.

• Vehicles will travel at a speed appropriate for the weight of the load carried, visibility and ground conditions.

• During loading operations, the driver shall either remain in the cab or beyond the radius of operation of the machine used for loading.

• Any inspection carried out with the body raised shall be done after ensuring its descent is prevented by an interlocking system.

• Manoeuvres within site perimeters shall be performed smoothly and with prior warning with the help of site personnel. 4.2.1.3.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED The safety equipment to be used by personnel shall be as follows:

• Hard Hat to provide protection from knocks or impact (when outside the cab)



• Safety Glasses with side shields (when outside the cab)



• Safety leather gloves (when outside the cab)

• High Visibility Vest (when outside the cab) 4.2.1.4 WELDING AND BURNING OPERATION. 4.2.1.4.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:





• Overexertion





• Indirect electrical contact.

• Projected fragments or particles.

• Thermal contact

• Exposure to radiation 4.2.1.4.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN

• Personnel using gas welding equipment shall inspect acetylene/oxygen bottles, hoses, and regulators prior to each use by the user.

• When burning or welding, certified eye protection with suitable filter lenses should be worn. Certified eye protection shall be worn under welding shields at all times.

• The welder shall be in a screened area which permits adequate ventilation at floor level. Workers or other persons adjacent to the welding areas shall be protect from the rays by flame proof screens/shields or they should be required to wear eye protection.

• Do not weld, solder, cut, or perform other hot work on any tank, container, drum, pipe, or system that may have contained flammable/combustible fluids, gas or dust except: a) When tanks, containers, pipes, systems have been cleaned, purged and tested for explosive gases. b) When Welding or touch cutting used oil drums or oil tanks, clean thoroughly (steam cleaning preferable) and fill with water, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or other approved inert gases. c) When welding the exterior of transformer tanks above the oil level, purge with nitrogen or carbon dioxide. Maintain a constant flow of nitrogen or carbon dioxide when cutting. d) Before welding, brazing or cutting inside a transformer tank, remove or protect the core and coils, thoroughly clean and maintain forced air ventilation while a worker is performing work inside the tank. Entry into the tank must be done in compliance with the confined space procedure.

• Welding leads and hoses shall be kept off walkways and stairways.

• Welding leads shall not be used when damaged and shall be protected from damaged vehicles or sharp edges.

• When personnel are exposed to flying objects from chipping slag or other weld cleaning activities, certified personal protective equipment shell be worn.

• Each welder shall be responsible for obtaining a Hot Job permit for welding in areas in which permits are required.



• To all burning and welding operations in any area that contains combustible material, contractor must inform before job starting to H&S Manager. Contractor shall ensure that their employees receive the training and orientation necessary to enable them to perform assigned task in a safe manner.

• No one shall tamper with safety devices on cylinders or valves.

• Certified brass or bronze fittings shall be used for connecting welding apparatus to oxygen or acetylene cylinders.

• Hand and globes shall be free of grease or oil when making connections to cylinders. Oil and grease are not allowed to contact cylinders, valves, regulators, gauges, or fittings.

• No repairs to welding regulators shall be made by personnel unless qualified to perform such duties.

• Each welding cart or welding unit shall be equipped whith an approve fire extinguisher. When welding or burning in areas where there are large amounts of combustible or flammable materials, additional extinguishers shall be provided.

• The frames of all welding machines shall be grounded.

• All personnel in the vicinity of air arcing shall wear hearing protection.

• Arc welding circuits must never be connected to electrical conduits, wire ropes, cranes, or flammable liquid pipelines.

• Acetylene cylinder valve wrenches shall be kept on valves that do not have hand operated valves.

• Flash back arresters shall be on all acetylene and welding oxygen manifold systems.

• Check valves shall be on in-use acetylene and oxygen equipment.

• When burning, welding, or cutting in poorly ventilated places, mechanical ventilation and/or respiratory protection shall be used by the contractors. Operators shall be under close observation by another person who is not exposed to the hazard. Entry into the confined spaces must be done in compliance with the confined space entry procedure.

• The contractor shall ensure that their personnel is to be advised of the special hazards involved when working with stainless steel, galvanized metal, etc. and they should be provided with proper ventilation and/or respiratory protection.

• When piping sections are carried on shoulder of just one person, the load shall be leant backwards so that its front end remains high enough to avoid striking other operators.

• Worksites must be clean of debris and cuttings. Worksites shall be cleaned as works are proceeding. Debris must be stacked for its subsequent dumping down the shuts. On going cleaning after littering should be performed at all times

• Lead welding in closed locations is forbidden. An air stream must be established for lead welding so as to prevent the risk of inhaling toxic by products.

• Welding works should follow specific safety procedures and recommendations. 4.2.1.4.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED The safety equipment to be used by personnel should be as follows:

• Welding Helmet with filter lenses

• Safety glasses or goggles should be worn with the helmet

• Welding sleeves, apron, gloves or gauntlets and leggings with thermal and burn insulation.

• Anti igniting, flames resistant material clothing


• Safety boots with steel toe with dialectical insulation

• Lumbar support belt 4.2.1.5 PAINT WORK.



4.2.1.5.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:




• Being struck by objects or tools

• Projected fragments or particles

• Exposure to harmful substances

• Fire 4.2.1.5.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE APPLIED

• Always remember that the paint may contain irritating, toxic or flammable vapors and elements.

• Air exchange devices and blowers must be installed for carrying out paint works inside closed locations. The air exchange frequency shall be determined before starting the work. Air quality should be measured on a periodic basis.

• Waterproof and anti-misting panoramic goggles must be used for spray painting, as well as breathers provided with organic gas filters and mechanical prefilters.

• Painting or spraying on areas where flames or sparks may arise and on very hot areas is prohibited until the fire load is diminished. Watch over for the fire triangle at all times.

• Smoking or eating on premises where paints containing organic solvents or toxic pigments are currently in use is strictly prohibited. In addition, it is compulsory to wash with plenty of soap and water before eating and smoking.

• Using compressed air to clean the skin or clothing is forbidden.

• The use of oxygen or some other gas to spray flammable liquids, specially paint, is strictly prohibited. 4.2.1.5.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED The safety equipment to be used by personnel shall be as follows:





• Bib Overall clothing


• Painter gloves


• Lumbar support belt

• Appropriate dust mask or respirator with filters to protect from fumes and paint vapors 4.2.1.6 STRINGING OF WIRES. 4.2.1.6.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY See points “manual handling of loads” and “working at height” . 4.2.1.6.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN See points “manual handling of loads” and “working at height”. 4.2.1.6.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED



See points “manual handling of loads” and “working at height”. 4.2.1.7 WORK NEAR COMPONENTS IN PRESENCE OF VOLTAGE 4.2.1.7.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:



• Direct electrical contact

• Indirect electrical contact

• Electrocution

• Fire 4.2.1.7.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN

• Work in electrical installations shall be carried out in accordance with the standard LEK 025, effectively ground all electrical equipment using ground fault circuit interrupters or equivalent protection, the condition of temporary electrical cables (particularly insulation) should be followed.

• All work in the vicinity of electric power lines or live components should be ordered and directed by the contractor’s supervisor, who will be responsible for ensuring that safety distances are respected, and should be able to be carried out by authorized workers.

• When cranes or lifting equipment are used, maximum safety distances shall be respected not only to avoid contact but also to avoid excessive proximity to lines under tension. Personnel who do not operate this type of equipment must stay away from them.

• With respect to work on power lines, as many pieces of grounded equipment and short-circuiting as there are possible sources of electricity in the work area should be used.

• The safety distances for work in the proximity of electric power lines or live components shall respect the following safe distances, it is strictly forbidden to carry out any work that does not comply with these distances:

4.2.1.7.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED The safety equipment to be used by personnel shall be as follows:

• Arc welding safety helmet


• High and low-voltage dielectric gloves

• Arc welding safety goggles or visor

• Safety boots

• Nomex or ignifugal protective apparel (jacket, long sleeve shirt underwear, underpants, trousers, socks, balaclava, with antistatic for arc protection)

4.2.1.8 WORKING WITH ELECTRIFIED WIRES 4.2.1.8.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:




• Electrical contact and shock hazard

• Fire



4.2.1.8.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN

• Work in electrical installations shall be carried out in accordance with the standard LEK 025, grounding shall be ensured, the condition of temporary electrical cables (particularly insulation) should be followed.

• For this type of work, specific procedures must be developed, operating personnel must have sufficient information and both safety equipment, working equipment and tools to be used must be adequate for the job.

• The work area must be clearly defined, barricaded, signposted and marked.

• There must be enough working space and adequate means of access and lighting in all parts of an electrical installation where this work is to be carried out.

• When necessary, access to the work area must be clearly marked inside installations.

• Appropriate preventive measures should be taken to prevent accidents caused by other sources of danger such as mechanical or pressurised systems or falls.

• No objects that would hamper access or flammable materials should be placed beside or near access routes, emergency routes to or from electrical cut-off or control equipment or the areas from which this equipment is operated.

• Flammable materials must be kept away from arc welding equipment.

• If necessary, when any type of work or operation is being carried out, appropriate signs will be put in place to draw attention to the main risks.

• Live working procedures shall only be carried out once any risk of fire or explosion has been removed.

• The worker must be in a stable position with both hands free.

• Operating personnel shall use appropriate personal safety equipment and shall remove metal objects such as rings, watches, chains, bracelets, etc.

• Work in areas where communication is difficult because of the lay of the land, their confined nature or for other reasons must be carried out with at least two workers present who are trained in first aid.

• The use of appropriate safety equipment for the following risks involved in each type of work is mandatory: insulating mats, poles, gloves, helmet, visors, insulating tools and any other type of approved protection for one or more persons.

• Protective measures will be adopted for live working to prevent electric discharge and short-circuiting. All types of potential risk present in the working environment shall be taken into account.

• Depending on the type of work concerned, the personnel performing it must be appropriately trained and qualified.

• The characteristics, use, storage, maintenance, transportation and inspection of tools, equipment and materials used for electrified work must all be specified.

• Tools, equipment and materials must be clearly identified.

• With respect to work inside buildings, atmospheric conditions do not have to be taken into account unless there is a risk of over voltage from external installations and provided that visibility in the work area is adequate.

• Other parameters, such as height and contamination, particularly where high-voltage is concerned must be taken into consideration if they reduce the quality of insulation of tools or equipment.

• When weather conditions require work to be stopped, personnel must leave the installation and proceed to insulate devices in fail-safe mode. Operation personnel must also leave the work area safely.



4.2.1.8.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED The safety equipment to be used by personnel shall be as follows

• Dielectric gloves

• Protective work clothing for bad weather

• Arc welding safety helmet


• High and low-voltage dielectric gloves

• Arc welding safety goggles or visor

• Safety boots

• Nomex III® or Ignifugal protective apparel (jacket, long sleeve shirt underwear, underpants, trousers, socks, balaclava, with antistatic for arc protection)

4.2.1.9 WORKING AT HEIGHTS 4.2.1.9.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:




• Impact against objects or tools 4.2.1.9.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN

• Work at heights shall not be performed by persons whose physical condition causes vertigo or affects their nervous system, who suffer from epilepsy or are liable to faint for any reason or suffer dangerous changes. A previous medical check up should be made to every person to perform height jobs.

• All workers must be appropriately trained for working at heights and know specific safety procedures for carrying out this type of work before work begins. Height Rescue Training is an asset.

• Appropriate auxiliary means for this type of work shall be used at all times (scaffolding, ladders, etc.)

• In principle, work at heights may only be performed using equipment designed for the purpose or using collective protective devices such as barriers, platforms and safety nets. If, because of the nature of the work, this is not possible, safe means for access must be provided and anchored safety belts or other equivalent means of protection must be used.

• If, because of the location of the worksite, no auxiliary equipment is used, the worker shall wear a safety harness, which must be secured to a strong point on the structure.

• Access to work stations shall be by the means provided and no other alternative unsafe means will be used.

• Platforms, scaffolding and walkways, in addition to split levels, gaps and openings in floors of works that present a risk to workers of falls of more than 2 meters, shall be protected by means of barriers or other equivalent collective safety protection system.

• Supports must be inspected to ensure they are stable and solid, and all means of protection must be checked to ensure they are in good condition before being used, afterwards from time to time and whenever their safety conditions may be affected by a change, a period of disuse or any other circumstance.

• No work at heights will be undertaken if safety material is inappropriate, in poor condition or simply not available. Do not re-use strings and wear anti fall equipment which has been stretched by a previous tensile falling force. Replace them immediately.



• Work platforms and scaffolds should never be improvised. Shoud be build according with current legislative requirements. Certified personnel should be the ones contacted at all times to design and build the platforms and scaffolds. No other person with no qualifications is authorized to build or unbuild this equipment. Certification should be submitted to previous work starts.

• Platforms, walkways, scaffolding structures and, in general, any place where work is being carried out must have easy and safe access and shall be kept free of obstacles. The necessary measures to prevent the floor becoming slippery shall be taken.

• When working in high places, tools and equipment will not be thrown down. They will be passed from hand to hand or a rope or container will be used for the purpose. All tools should be tied up with chords to avoid free falling.

• In the event of any risk of equipment falling to a lower level, this will be barricaded, or if this is not possible, signs will be put in place drawing attention to the danger in all areas affected. Signposting at the ground level to inform workers of eventual falling objects in order to avoid tresspasing the barricaded area.

• If work requires some collective protection to be removed momentarily, it must be put back again before the area is left.

• When working at heights, tools must be carried in appropriate bags or belts that prevent them from falling by chance and allow the worker to use both hands while moving.

• Work platforms shall be kept clean and tidy and shall not be overloaded. Watch for the maximum safety load limit.

• When working at heights safety belts and helmets should be used (belt fixing shall be fixed, solid and safe). Only the workers, who are trained for working at heights and for which contractor order has been issued for access, shall be allowed to do the work at heights.

• The risk of the employee falling to a lower level shall be prevented. Guardrails, work platforms, workbaskets or scaffolding shall be used if needed. Guardrails shall be of appropriate strength and height and shall have at least a toe board, a principal guardrail and an intermediate guardrail or afford corresponding protection. Guardrails shall be completely enclosed if loose objects occur which may cause injury when falling through the guardrails. Openings and holes in floors, roofs or suchlike where there is a risk of falls or trampling down, shall without delay be provided with a guardrail or protective covering, which cannot be disturbed inadvertently. A protective covering shall have sufficient load-bearing capacity and shall either be designed so as to make its purpose evident or else be clearly marked. In connection with work on roofs, special account shall be taken of the risk of accidents resulting from falls, treading through materials, slipping and tripping. The same applies concerning health hazards due to unsuitable work postures and working movements. In both cases, account shall be taken of the importance of climatic factors for work under the special conditions applying to work on roofs. Materials and tools shall be placed on the roof in such a way that they cannot slide down. If, having regard to the circumstances, it is not reasonable to use a guardrail or equipment affording corresponding protection, personal fall protection equipment shall be used.




• Safety harness and fall arrest line

• Safety gloves




• Safety glasses with side shields 4.2.1.10 LINES ASSEMBLY 4.2.1.10.1 ASSOCIATED SPECIFIC RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:





• Overexertion



• Exposure to dusty atmospheres. 4.2.1.10.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN

• Support hoisting will be accomplished whenever possible by means of mobile cranes, since these systems provide the highest level of safety due to the operators being exposed for the shortest time to work at great height.

• All the supports shall be fitted with “pates” type fixed climbing devices, in order to facilitate access for the operators. All the operators shall use the lifeline when climbing up or down the supports.

• Two hoisting systems shall be used, one consisting of a crane with a mast and the other a rotation system, if the characteristics of the terrain do not allow for hoisting of the supports by crane.

• With either of these hoisting systems, the presence of operators at great heights is practically removed. Given that this constitutes one of the greatest dangers during this phase of line installation, the probability of accidents is reduced considerably.

• In the first case, the supports would be assembled entirely on the ground and subsequently hoisted using a crane with a telescopic mast of sufficient force and height for the hoisting operation to be carried out in complete safety.

• The system would be installed in a safe position, such that the crane jacks could not fail to prevent tipping.

• The pylon anchoring points should be sufficient for the stresses to which they are to be exposed and during hoisting, which will be carried out gradually and steadily, the personnel shall be positioned outside hazardous areas and shall use guys until such time as the support is in the vertical position, at which moment they shall initiate its assembly.

• In the event of hoisting by rotation, the manoeuvre shall be carried out using one or two metallic masts of proven reach and strength. Coupling shall be accomplished at the greatest possible height and two hinges shall be installed on two of the anchoring legs. The other two legs shall be linked by two parallel bars in order to avoid deformation of the anchoring elements.

• The personnel participating in the hoisting must be fully aware of the responsibility involved in leaving parts properly coupled, since on ascending, operators may grasp parts that have not been completely bolted, with the risk of accidents that this entails.

• During assembly and hoisting of the supports, the operators shall use all obligatory personal protection elements and no two workers should be positioned at different heights on the same vertical plane.



• The “mast” shall be sufficiently robust so as to withstand the designated weight, taking into consideration the secondary stresses to which it is subjected, the working conditions, etc.

• The winch shall be of a power level suitable for the effort required. Special attention shall be paid to auxiliary elements, such as the cable tensioning device, pulleys, etc.

• For hoisting of the mast it is recommended that a wooden beam be used. This should be placed at the centre of the support and be braced with guys to the anchoring device, if the support has four legs, or directly to the ground if it is a monoblock support. A pulley shall be positioned at the head of the beam, through which shall pass the winch cable, coupled to the mast at a height of least two thirds of its length.

• At its head the mast shall have four steel cable guys, which will be positioned diagonally with respect to the support that is being hoisted.

• When the support is to be raised in full or in sections, a further load-bearing guy shall be placed in opposition to the weight being hoisted. These guys shall be sufficiently resistant and shall not have splices.

• For greater safety, two load-bearing guides shall be positioned with their ground anchors separated by a distance of between 2 and 4 metres.

• The attachment of these guides to the ground shall be by way of counterweight blocks located on a chassis (anchored if necessary), with bars preventing the set of blocks from moving. A dynamometer shall be installed between the chassis and the guy to check the existing traction force.

• It is recommended that the length of the guides from the height of the mast head to the ground be at least one and a half times the aforementioned height.

• In those cases in which it is not possible to position the guides properly, the hoisting system to be applied shall be studied and the weights to be hoisted shall be reduced in order not to subject the mast to bending stresses that might cause an accident.

• The hoisting winch may be manually operated or driven by an internal combustion engine. In the latter case a gearbox shall be installed and return pulleys shall be included, allowing for the hoisting of heavy weights.

• The winch trolley shall slide vertically along the mast, and at the base of the latter there shall be a return pulley forming a direct angle with the winch to prevent bowing of the mast when hoisting loads.

• For hoisting of the loads the winch shall be positioned at a minimum distance of 25 metres from the support, and a return pulley shall be installed at one of the legs in order for the cable to be able to enter the drum such that the legs are properly positioned.

• The winch shall be firmly attached to the ground by means of guys and anchors such that it cannot be moved when hoisting the specified loads.

• A lifeline shall be installed for work at heights.

• Conductor laying cannot be undertaken unless there are adequate means of communication throughout its entire length.

• Protective devices shall be installed over tracks, roads, railway lines and low voltage lines by specialist personnel and in accordance with the established standards, such that these cannot drop onto the elements protected. These shall be sufficiently strong to withstand the weight of the conductor in the event of breakage of the latter.

• When hoisting pilot cables, a suitable number of persons shall be positioned along the section to be laid to prevent snagging or slipping from pulleys.

• The pulleys shall be duly calculated for the diameter of the conductor and the weight to be withstood. They shall be fitted with ball-bearings to ensure smoothness in laying and shall have triggers at the sides of the outer edges to prevent either the pilot cable or the



aluminium conductor from slipping out of the groove of the wheel, since if either were to do so, this might cause the breakage of a crossbar or even the falling of the support.

• The positioning of the insulating elements on the respective crossbars shall be carried out using an appropriate tool, in order to prevent damage to the insulating bell. This tool will vary depending on whether a single or double chain is involved.

• Hoisting shall be accomplished using a vehicle and with a return pulley positioned at the leg of the support.

• When laying conductors a linking mesh shall be placed between the pilot cable and aluminium conductor, shuttle, rotation device, etc.

• When laying conductors attention should be paid to the anchoring of winch machines, brakes and pilot recovery devices.

• Maintain spool-lifting stands and braking tapes.

• Ensure that the spools turn freely and smoothly, without jerks or crossed or overlaying turns.

• Until such time as they are in their normal tensioned position, the conductors should be at an appropriate height from the ground in order to avoid accidents.

• The tensioning point should be selected at an appropriate position and the attachment supports shall be accomplished by means of the “support compensation” system, that is to say running out along the cables with dogs placed at the necessary length, such that once the conductor has been cut the cables may be lowered, the chains positioned and the conductors compressed on either side for attachment of the chains. Once these have been attached, the conductor will be loosened, leaving the pylon compensated and avoiding the need for braces.

• The stapling of the supports shall in all cases be carried out using a pull-lift positioned at the end of the crossbar and not by means of return pulleys from the ground, since this would subject the crossbar to twice the stress.

• In the case of pylons forming a particularly pronounced load apex, the crossbars shall in all cases be braced to the pylon to counteract secondary assembly stresses.

• The braking machine, the winch, the spool-lifting stands and the cable recovery device shall in all cases be positioned horizontally.

• Laying of the pilot cable shall be accomplished manually or using a tractor, depending on the existing crops. Hoisting of the pilot requires special care, preventing snagging on rocks or bushes that, when released, might give rise to uncontrolled movements potentially causing accidents.

• The laying of conductors shall be performed mechanically by hydraulic braking of the conductor and pulling of the pilot. This shall be by means of a winch equipped with an automatic stop switch for cases of unforeseen increases in traction.

• Permanent surveillance of the laying operation, with radio connections between the machine operators and watchers, is the most important factor for the prevention of accidents.

• The winch and the braking machine shall be fixed by at least two independent anchoring points (the same cable shall not be used for both anchoring points) and with two pegs per point. Steel cables with gauze shall be used and joints shall be by means of shackles. The stabilising legs shall in all cases be lowered.

• The crossbars shall be reinforced in the following situations:

• A detailed check should be made to ensure that the shuttle passes freely through the pulleys.

• The pegs, and in general the load anchoring devices, shall be checked. If any deficiency is observed the manoeuvres shall be interrupted and shall not be re-initiated until the problem has been solved.



• Traction and speed shall be controlled and kept as uniform as possible in order to prevent oscillations, stops or shaking between the two machines.

• All metallic supports should be grounded before electrical conductors are laid.

• The grounding shall be by means of a lance or a sheet of iron or some other metal, of appropriate dimensions, and the connection to the support shall be by a copper or steel cable.

• Grounding should be to a place having the largest amount of earth, if possible damp, and occasionally, and whenever necessary, a ditch should be dug to achieve a suitable location.

• On attachment towers the bridges should not be closed until the line is completely finished or, otherwise, appropriate grounding connections should be installed at the last closed bridges.

• When performing the closing of bridges, grounding connections should be placed on either side of the support until the operation is completed.

• It is essential that both the winch and the braking machine are grounded in order to prevent accidents occurring due to their becoming live as a result of the releasing of a pilot cable or the dropping of the aluminium conductor.

• It is recommended that at the supports located upstream and downstream of the crossover point the pulleys are grounded to the end of the crossbars.

• At crossover points, all the metallic protections placed on either side of the crossing line should be grounded.

• Grounding connections should not be placed or removed when a storm is observed close to locations through which the line runs.

• The operators should not stand under loads during the insulating chain hoisting and installation operations.

• During hoisting of the chain, the operator should abandon the crossbar point.

• For suspension chains the crossbar should be braced whenever stresses in excess of those foreseen for the final position are expected.

• Access to the carriage will be via a bar resting on the crossbar and conductor. Attachment to the conductor should be maintained at all times by means of the belt.

• Attachment to the conductor by the belt should be maintained at all times when in the carriage.

• A check should be made to ensure that the tools to be used for work are in proper conditions and the machinery and vehicles used on site should be checked monthly, with any anomalies detected being repaired.









• Appropiate dust mask or respirator with filters to protect from fumes and vapors



4.3 MACHINERY TO BE USED 4.3.1 BACKHOE 4.3.1.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:







• Being struck or run over by vehicles

• Electrical contact 4.3.1.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE APPLIED

• Any lifting or similar device being employed at construction sites must meet general building, stability and resistance conditions and have to be equipped with safety mechanisms or devices designed to avert: The fall or sudden return of cages, platforms, buckets, vats, shovels, tubs or any other receptacle or vehicle in general, due to machine, lifting or conveying mechanism failure, cable or chain break, etc. Personal and material falls outside these receptacles and vehicles or through any gap or slit in the housing. Fortuitous or unintended start-up and dangerous overspeed conditions. Any accident involving operators who are working on these devices or next to them.

• Earth-moving and material handling vehicles and/or machinery must: Be properly designed and built, taking ergonomic principles into account as far as possible. Be equipped with a duly certified and revised fire extinguisher. Be kept in good working order. Be properly used.

• Drivers and personnel in charge of earth-moving and material handling vehicles and/or machinery must get special training.

• Machine components must undergo regular tests.

• All machinery should exclusively be operated by qualified personnel.

• No adjustment shall be made while the machine is in motion and the engine is running.

• The machine should not be operated in case of semi-failure. It must be repaired before works can be resumed.

• Machine brakes must not be released while machine is off unless wheel-blocking shims have been placed.

• All controls should be checked prior start of each work shift to ensure that they work properly.

• The seat should be adjusted so as to be able to reach all controls easily.

• Smoking is not allowed during refuelling operations, which should not be checked using a flame.

• All equipment will move at highly reduced speed, especially in such high-risk areas as slopes, ramps, excavation limits, foundations, etc.

• While driving backwards, the driving operator should set up safety measures. Furthermore, the machine shall at least be equipped with acoustic signalling systems or with both acoustic and light signalling systems, for reverse motion.

• A fire extinguisher must be available inside the cab.

• Manoeuvres shall be signalled in advance and should be performed with extreme care.



PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED The safety equipment to be used by personnel shall be as follows:









• Appropiate dust mask or respirator with filters to protect from fumes and vapors

• Anti ignifugal protective equipment in case of direct electrical risk 4.3.2 CRANE 4.3.2.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:






• Being struck or run over by vehicles


• All works must be suited to the characteristics of the crane: maximum load, boom length, load at counterweight point. To that end, a sign showing maximum allowable loads should be placed at a sufficiently visible location.

• The lifting hook must be equipped with a lift-limiting device or interlock and shall have a safety lock in perfect working order.

• The crane framework must be grounded.

• For pallet-lifting purposes, two slings have to be placed under the wood platform. The pallet band shall never be used to hang the crane hook.

• It is strictly forbidden to use the crane for transporting people, dragging loads, pulling them crosswise and pulling up buried loads.

• Apart from the machine operator, the crane service requires some additional operator for hooking loads and making relevant signaling so as to ensure safe load transportation. These include the hooker and the signal operator, who are often the same person. Conditions to be fulfilled by these operators and their tasks are as follows:

MACHINE OPERATOR: He/she can not suffer from any defect undermining their hearing and visual capacity, nor

any physical defect affecting their machine performance. In addition, they should be properly qualified to perform any relevant duties for their position. Likewise, they should be aware of their responsibility so as to avoid lifting loads over people, gently driving controls and constantly watching loads. In case they detect any anomaly, they should give out warning signals. Before starting their daily work shift, the machine operator shall verify the



Following aspects:

• The brake condition shall be checked. • They shall check such wearing parts such as brake shoes, bearings and rolling friction

faces. • Limiters and contactors shall be inspected. • Crane stops, hook and pawls should be verified. • Ballasts and counterweights should be checked. • Wire tension should be checked once it has been braced Once a week, the following

inspections shall be carried out: • The wire condition shall be checked and maintenance undertaken, while ensuring that

wires are replaced as soon as they show any broken thread. • Oil levels at gear boxes and component lubrication shall be checked, especially for

rotating elements. • Sling, loops and lifting tackles in general shall be inspected.

HOOK MAN: He/she is the operator in charge of hooking the load. His/her tasks include:

• Checking sling, hook and chain conditions. • Ensuring that loads are properly tied, distributed and balanced. • Preventing anyone from entering the crane working radius and perimeter • When such linear loads as beams or planks are lifted, ropes should be used for guiding

the load transported.

SIGNAL OPERATOR/RIGGER : when loads are carried outside the machine operator's sight, one or several persons shall

use a maneuvering signal code to make relevant signals for safely performing all operations. They must observe the following standards: • They shall direct load lifting and transportation activities, avoiding any obstacle. • From their position, they must be able to see the load at any time, while enabling the

crane operator to see them and their signals. • They should prevent people from being right behind the load all along its path. • They shall halt operations as soon as any abnormality is detected.

4.3.2.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED The safety equipment to be used by personnel shall be as follows:



• Safety gloves






• Appropriate dust mask or respirator with filters to protect from fumes and vapors

• Anti ignifugal protective equipment in case of direct electrical risk 4.3.3 WINCH 4.3.3.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:







• Being struck by objects or tools 4.3.3.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE APPLIED

• Any lifting or similar device being employed at construction sites must meet general building, stability and resistance conditions and have to be equipped with safety mechanisms or devices designed to avert: The fall or sudden return of loads due to machine, lifting or conveying mechanism failure, cable or chain break, etc. Personal falls and materials outside specially designed receptacles. Fortuitous or unintended start-ups. Any accident involving operators who are working on these devices or next to them.

• Before work begins, all safety equipment, the load holding rope and the slings must be inspected to ensure that they are in good condition.

• The winch should be anchored to the slabs following a safe and effective procedure that prevents equipment overturns or falls while it is in use.

• The anchoring can be made, for instance, by using metal clamps to secure the side and hind legs of the winch to some firm spot in the slab.

• The winch can not be secured by using for instance, counterweights, such as barrels full of sand or another material.

• Waterproof electric hoses with grounding cables should be used as current collectors. The power supply shall be protected by installing differential circuit breakers in the main switchboard.

• The grounding of the winch housing shall be checked daily to ensure that it is in good condition.

• Winches shall be equipped with: Upward travel limiter. Hook with safety lock. A machine protective housing equipped with

a lock, restricting the access to inner moving parts. The housing shall be always fully mounted. Hoist cables shall be linked using three flanges and end guards. Welded caps and end guards can also be used for this purpose. The maximum allowable load to be lifted shall be as specified by the winch manufacturer. It must be written in large type so as to be visible at all times.

If the winch does not meet any of the above conditions, it shall be taken out of service immediately.

• A safety ring shall be installed for anchoring the safety belt latch of the winch operator.

• Anchoring safety belt latches to winches is specifically forbidden.

• A signpost shall be placed beside each winch with the following caption: "ANCHORING THE SAFETY BELT TO THIS WINCH IS FORBIDDEN".

• Winches shall be mantained on a weekly basis.

• Dragging loads, pulling loads crosswise, leaving loads suspended while the machine is stationary or attempting to lift anchored loads are dangerous maneuvers that are forbidden.

• A two-meter radius fence shall be installed around the loading area to prevent any damage caused by falling objects during hoisting operations.

• Entering this safety area during lifting and lowering operations is forbidden.

• Next to the safety area for winch load and unload operations, a signpost will be placed warning about the



"DANGER: FALLING OBJECTS".

• Maintenance activities are forbidden until the winch is switched off and properly locked

• The load must be properly positioned and stabilized so as to avoid any swinging.

• At the end of each working day, all machine controls shall be reset, no load shall remain suspended and the power supply shall be switched off from the secondary switchboard. The machine controls should be kept secured and locked until next usage. Access Control personnel are suitable for keeping this elements properly secured.

• All winch movements must be performed using the push button control box by qualified staff, helped, if necessary, by the signal operator.









• Lumbar support belt 4.3.4 BRICK AND CERAMIC CUTTER 4.3.4.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:



• Noise exposure


• Being trapped by or between objects 4.3.4.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE APPLIED

• Work in electrical installations should be carried out in accordance with the appropiate standards, grounding shall be ensured, the condition of temporary electrical cables (particularly insulation) shall be followed.

• The machine must be inspected to ensure that its mechanical design and integrity is correct, that it is strong enough to withstand vibrations and is equipped with all suitable protection devices for the work to be performed.

• Motor and drive elements must be sheltered, protected and easily accessible.

• The ON/OFF device must be easily accessible to the operator, but its position should prevent any accidental start-up.

• Automatic feeding of the machine shall be performed whenever possible.

• Only steel-made saw blades of an excellent quality shall be used. They must be well calibrated and tightened so as to prevent thermal twisting while in use.

• The teeth shall be specifically chosen for each target material (wood, metal, plastic)

• The teeth must be carefully sharpened by qualified personnel, attempting to work a rounded bottom that prevents the cracking of the blade.



• The speed specified by the manufacturer must not be exceeded. Large-diameter blades shall be operated at a lower frequency. Check always for specifications prior usage.

• Blades that are rusty, twisted, defective or dull are dangerous and must be rejected.

• Blades must be tightened so they cannot misalign or move out of blade holder disks during the work. The blade must form exactly a right angle to the machine shaft.

• Mechanical Guards must prevent any contact with the saw blade.

• On the table, mechanical guards must be positioned in front of and behind the serrated blade of the saw. The back of the saw will be protected using the vertically adjustable board splitter. The front of the saw will be protected with an adjustable blade cover. Do not attempt to start the machine if no guarding is supplied or lacks of mechanical integrity.

• Always keep your hands away from the saw while it is operating and position them to the side and never in front.

• Guard changes and saw adjustments can be performed only after the motor has been shut off and locked. Follow LOCKOUT-TAGOUT procedures.

• The use of safety goggles and adequate work clothing, with close-tight cuffs, is required. 4.3.4.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED The safety equipment to be used by personnel shall be as follows • Hard Hat to provide protection from knocks or impact


• Face shield

• Safety Kevlar gloves

• Ear and noise protection





• Lumbar support belt 4.3.5 MACHINE TOOLS AND MANUAL TOOLS 4.3.5.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:



• Being trapped by or between objects

• Noise exposure

• Exposure to dusty atmospheres. 4.3.5.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED The safety equipment to be used by personnel shall be as follows:



• Face shield to avoid particles projections

• Safety Kevlar gloves





• Protective clothing for sparks protection.

• Safety Glasses with side shields or Face shield

• Ear and noise protection



• Dust masks and respirators with appropiate filters 4.4 AUXILIARY RESOURCES 4.4.1 TUBULAR SCAFFOLDS 4.4.1.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:



• Being hit by some component during assembly, disassembly and manipulation

• Objects falling during handling 4.4.1.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN

• Scaffolds must comply with the following general requirements: Systems and elements connecting different scaffolding components must ensure a perfect, secure and long-lasting assembly. Scaffolding parts must be organized and assembled following a constructive and suitable arrangement, so as to ensure scaffold stability and enable workers to work safely on it.

• Damaged scaffolding elements must be immediately rejected from use and replaced.

• Scaffold mounting elements shall be rejected if they fail to comply with minimum safety conditions.

• Scaffolds will not be used for other purposes than providing a work platform for the personnel. More specifically, they cannot be used as lift towers for hoisting materials, nor as pipe or equipment supports.

• The use of boxes or barrels, etc, as scaffolds is strictly forbidden.

• Scaffolds must be mounted on wooden or metal foundations. They must be strong enough and braced, so as to ensure their stability.

• In order to prevent the rectangular structure from twisting and acquiring a rhomboidal shape, a sufficient amount of diagonal bracings and poles are required.

• During scaffold assembly and disassembly operations, tubes shall be hoisted with safely-tied ropes. Operators must wear safety harnesses, which shall be anchored to independent and steady scaffolding elements or lifelines.

• Scaffolds must be far enough from electric lines and equipment to prevent contact with electrified sections

• During the assembly of metallic tubular scaffolds, the following specifications must be observed: A new level will not be started before the previous level has been fully assembled and all stability elements are in place. Once fully assembled, the previous level must be safe enough to securely latch safety harnesses to it. Bars, tubular modules and planks must be hoisted using reef-knotted ropes. Work platforms shall be secured right after being mounted, using retaining clamps to prevent any tilting. Jaw screws must be evenly tightened. Each section must be examined before starting to mount the next section in order to ensure that no screws are loose or missing. Tube connections must be made using metal foundations or knots or, alternatively, with jaws or pins as required.



• Using the original metal deck of the tubular scaffolding is recommended. If wooden planks are used, they must be squared and knot-free.

• When platforms, decks and footbridges, etc, are built using wooden planks, they shall be bridged with clips, wire links or nailed crosspieces, forming a single assembly.

• Shims, locking devices and/or stabilizers shall be mounted on scaffold bases so that they do not slip when they are hit.

• After being mounted, scaffolding components can not be removed (tubes, bridging pieces, planks, etc.) until the scaffold has been fully disassembled. If the structure has to be maintained for several days and some components are used for building other scaffolds due to work requirements, access to the scaffold shall be clearly banned and the work platform shall be withdrawn to prevent third-party workers from using it.

• Work platforms two meters high or greater must be equipped with 90 cm high guard rails and protective fences to prevent passing or slipping beneath them and to prevent items from falling on people.

• Scaffold ladders should be used to climb to the platform or external ladders will be installed for that purpose. The use of tie rods and other bracing elements to climb up or down the scaffold is not allowed.

• Work platforms shall be secured by inserting clamps and pins into the planks.

• In order to ensure a more stable assembly, tubular scaffold foundation modules should be fitted with levelling bases mounted with screw jacks.

• The vertical linking of tubular scaffolds shall be achieved with prefabricated ladders.

• When tubular scaffolds are built using modules with side ladders, the ladders must be facing outwards.

• The use of scaffolds mounted on trestles which rest on work platforms is forbidden.

• Tubular scaffolds must be braced to vertical facings and shall be anchored to secure strong points.

• Workers should walk normally on scaffolds, avoiding to jump on platforms or between different platforms.

• Tight vertical safety nets must be mounted to protect workers who might fall from tubular scaffolds at whatever work height. If these nets are not used, personnel working at a height of 2 meters or more must wear safety harnesses and must be fastened to previously-installed lifelines.

• In case it is not safe or the label containing the manufacturing date has become unreadable, it must be rejected.

• Safety harnesses must necessarily be used on isolated work platforms or platforms with missing guard rails due to service needs. Harnesses shall be anchored to independent strong points on the scaffolding or work platform using the snap hook.

• Throwing tools, implements and similar items to other scaffolds or workers is forbidden. They must always be delivered by hand.

• Scaffolds must be accessed by means of ladders, which shall be secured on both ends. Using bracings to move between different work platforms is forbidden.

• Workers must be empty-handed in order to access scaffolds.

• Working on top tubular scaffold platforms is forbidden unless firm guard rails have been mounted on them.

• Mortar-making on work platforms is forbidden to prevent workers from falling due to slippery surfaces.



• Work materials shall be evenly distributed on planks placed half-height of the work platform, without reducing the useful platform working area.

• Working on platforms beneath other work platforms is forbidden in order to prevent items falling on workers.

• Working on tubular scaffolds under high wind conditions is forbidden to prevent falls.

• Staying on a scaffold while it is relocated is not allowed regardless of its height.

• Work platforms and access areas must be properly lighted for night works. 4.4.1.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED The safety equipment to be used by personnel shall be as follows:



• Face shield to avoid particles projections

• Safety gloves





• Lumbar support belt 4.4.2 LADDERS 4.4.2.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:



• Strikes/impacts from objects 4.4.2.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN General Measures

• Before using a ladder, it is necessary to ensure that it is in good condition. Unsafe ladders must be rejected.

• Always verify that only single-piece, seamless sidepieces are used and that no rungs are missing, broken, loosely-installed or have been replaced by bars. Check also that no protruding nail is present.

• All ladders must be equipped with non-slip shoes at the bottom.

• Do not use metal ladders while working at facilities being under tension.

• Ladders must be carefully relocated to avoid hitting people. Beware not to trip over some obstacle. Always carry the front side of the ladder downwards.

• Resting ladders on unstable locations or objects is forbidden.

• Before climbing a ladder, check the soles of your shoes to ensure that they are free of mud, grease and other slippery substances.

• Always go up and down from the front of the ladder (i.e., directly looking at sidepieces).

• Tying two single ladders together is forbidden.



• When ladders are used near doors or corridors, they must be protected against any possible impacts. Leave doors open so the ladder is clearly visible.

• Working on ladders above moving mechanisms or bare electrical conductors is not allowed. The moving mechanism or the power supply to the conductor must be switched off before any work can be performed.

• The top of the ladder must be preferably fastened. Otherwise, one person must hold the lower part of the ladder.

• The simultaneous use of the ladder by several workers is forbidden.

• Toolbars or toolboxes must be used for carrying tools and other items by suspending them from the body, so that the worker hands are always free to grasp the ladder.

• Workers must always choose the best rung from which to perform their work in terms of work safety and convenience, leaving a minimum distance between their bodies and the work spot for balancing purposes. The last rungs must not be used.

• Workers must not attempt to reach distant points, typically requiring them to stretch their arms and involving the risk of falling. Instead, the ladder must be moved as many times as necessary.

• A safety harness or similar protective measures are required for working at heights above 3.5 meters, as measured from the work spot to the ground, or for making movements or efforts that may compromise worker stability.

• Carrying or handling loads on ladders is forbidden when their weight or size may compromise worker safety.

• All ladders shall be in perfect maintenance conditions by undergoing regular inspections. In case they are in bad condition, they must be withdrawn from service.

• Ladders must be properly stored after use. Never leave them on the floor nor store them in damp locations, etc.

• Ladders must be stored on roofed areas after being used. Wooden ladders

• Wooden ladders shall be used for electric works, as well as polyester and fibreglass ladders.

• Wooden ladders must be made up of single-piece, flawless and knot-free sidepieces for security purposes.

• Rungs must be assembled, not nailed.

• Transparent varnishes must be applied on ladders for weather protection without hiding possible defects. Painted wooden ladders are forbidden as they hinder defect detection. Stepladders

• Stepladders must have a safety stop on the top linkage and a chain or band restricting its opening at medium height.

• Stepladders shall not be used as trestles for supporting work platforms.

• Bridgeboards must be placed in full opening position for safer use.

• Working with both feet on the last three steps is not allowed.

• Stepladders must always be mounted on flat surfaces. Metal ladders

• For security reasons, sidepieces must be one-piece and free of dents and buckles.

• Metal ladders have to be painted with anti-rust paint for weather protection purposes. They must be free of welded assemblies.

• They must be assembled using purpose-built industrial devices.






• Safety gloves




• High Visibility Vest 4.5 TEMPORALY INSTALLATIONS The risks and preventive measures regarding temporary work installations shall be considered in this section. 4.5.1 TEMPORALY ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION The temporary electrical installation for the worksite shall be made using the tapping point specified by the owner. An underground service line shall be preferred, which shall be equipped with a protective cabinet built from standard modules provided with active and reactive energy meters, if necessary. Supply circuits to secondary switches shall depart from this switchboard as required, in order to supply power to all auxiliary equipment, which shall be protected using a differential relay and thermomagnetic circuit breakers. Finally, a power supply circuit shall depart from the main switch control panel to secondary switches, where portable tools shall be connected at each worksite. These switch control panels shall be portable according to work needs, and shall comply with all requirements for outside facilities. Its placement shall be strategically chosen in order to reduce the length and number of lines as much as possible. Current collectors and plugs must have a grounding contact. 4.5.1.1 ASSOCIATED RISKS TO THIS ACTIVITY The associated hazards to this activity shall be as follows:






• Work in electrical installations shall be carried out in accordance with the standard LEK 025, grounding shall be ensured, the condition of temporary electrical cables (particularly insulation) shall be followed.

• Electrical equipment shall exclusively be operated by qualified staff, whether they are switch control panels, engine start-up switch control panels, etc.

• Workers shall assume that all electrical conductors, cables and parts of electrical installations are always connected and under tension. In order to be able to work on electrical equipment, suitable instruments must be used to verify that they are not under tension, before being grounded and short-circuited.

• When the conductors are laid on the ground, care must be taken not to step on or put any weight on them, protecting them as they go through transit areas.

• The general power supply from the main switch control panel to all secondary switch control panels shall be performed using waterproof hoses.



• Hose connections shall be carried out using standard waterproof couplings.

• The layout of power supply hoses shall not run next to temporary watering lines.

• Despite featuring weather protection systems, they shall be equipped with hoods as an additional protection against rainwater.

• Metallic electrical switch control panel housings must be grounded and show a standard electrical risk warning sign on the door.

• Switches shall be mounted inside standard casings, which shall be provided with access doors and safety locks.

• Switch control panels must show a standard electrical risk warning sign on the door.

• Switch control panels must be hung from vertical facings or steady stands.

• Distribution switch control panels will supply power to other switch control panels, using standard shielded connectors, which shall be equipped with interlocking systems, if possible.

• Electrical switch control panels shall be hung from wooden boards attached to vertical facings or steady stands. When they have to be portable, they must be self-supporting.

• Each current socket will supply power to a single equipment, machine or machine tool.

• Lighting systems for temporary work facilities, first-aid facilities and temporary on-site work sheds shall be equipped with protective thermo magnetic switches.

• Metal parts of electrical equipment shall have earth connections.

• The neutral shall be earthed.

• Main switch control panels shall be grounded using their earthing spikes or plates.

• A yellow and green spaghetti shall be used to protect the earthing wire. It is strictly forbidden to use it for any other purpose.

• When machine tools lack a double insulation, they must be grounded using a neutral wire in conjunction with the relevant distribution switch control panel and the main work switch control panel.

• The spike connecting point shall be protected by being introduced into a collection box.

• Grounding connections for different main switch control panels must be electrically independent.

• The electric power can not be supplied to the bottom of an excavation across the access ramp for vehicles and staff, nor next to ladders.

• Electric hoses must be grouped together and anchored to strong points on their way up through the vertical structures.

• Lighting circuits for fences, worksite access areas, stairways and warehouses shall be independent.

• All necessary portable equipment must be waterproof and properly insulated.

• Pressure terminals with start-up and shut-off controls shall be used for making machine branch connections.

• These connections are portable, so they shall not be submitted to mechanical stress capable of breaking them.

• Signs must be both simple and clear, banning the entrance of unauthorized staff to electrical installation facilities and the handling of electrical equipment by unauthorized persons.

• In addition, operating instructions in case of electrical fire or accident shall be provided.

• Any cable hose must be immediately replaced if its insulation layer is damaged. 4.5.1.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED The safety equipment to be used by personnel shall be as follows:





• Safety leather or dielectric gloves






• Anti ignifugal protective equipment in case of direct electrical risk

4.6 OTHER RISKS. 4.6.1 RISK OF INJURY FROM VEHICLES, TOOLS, HAND-TOOLS, SEMI-FINISHED MANUFACTURES, MATERIALS, EASY FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES, FIRE. 4.6.1.1 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE APPLIED

• The induction of employees and the training in health and safety, arrangement of working place in accordance with local regulations.

• Use of personal protection equipment in accordance with the local regulations.

• The use of safety signposting in accordance with the local regulations is required

• Work with lifting mechanisms in accordance with the local regulations. Building and civil engineering work on the Site shall be planned, arranged and undertaken so as to afford adequate safety against ill-health and accidents from passing vehicular traffic. The following measures shall also be considered, either separately, combined with each other or combined with the measures. The speed of traffic through the worksite is reduced by means of road signs, road markings or some other appropriate measure. 4.6.2 RISK OF NOISE FROM CERTAIN TOOLS (POWER-SAW, RAMMER, BEATING TOOLS ETC.), CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY, VEHICLES.

• Use of personal protective equipment (ear-phones, ear-plugs etc.), Apply a rotation principle while working in order to avoid that workers are continuously subject to the negative impact of noise.

• When working in circumstances of increased noise, the local regulations shall be observed, but as a thumb rule never work with noise levels above 85dbu without any protection equipment.

4.6.3 RISK OF VIBRATION – LOCAL VIBRATION COMING FROM DIFFERENT TOOLS, GENERAL VIBRATION WHEN WORKING IN VEHICLES AND TRACTORS.

• Use of personal protective equipment (anti-vibration gloves), Apply a rotation principle while working in order to avoid that workers are continuously subject to the negative impact of vibrations.

4.6.4 RISK OF DUST WHEN WORKING WITH ANGULAR GRINDING MACHINES, GRINDING MACHINES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.

• Use of personal protective equipment (respirators, dust mask, half-masks), installation of local exhaust ventilation.

4.6.5 RISK OF INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING WHEN WORKING IN THE DARK TIME OF THE DAY.

• The recommended safety measures: installation of additional lighting. The lighting objects shall be safe when using them for external lighting. It is desirable to have a range between 250 and 350 lux while night work.



5. FIRE PREVENTION SYSTEMS The reasons behind a fire at the worksite are not any different than causes elsewhere: the presence of ignition sources (bonfires, sunlight, welding works, electrical connections, cigarettes, etc.) nearness a combustible substances (wooden slabs, machinery fuel, paint, varnish, etc.), since the oxidizer (oxygen) is always present. Watchout for the fire triangle at all times. Therefore, the temporary electrical installation shall be periodically inspected, as well as the proper storage of combustible substances within fully-closed identified containers, during work execution. Portable carbon dioxide or dry powder extinguishers shall be used as fire fighting equipment. Keep them always near the job that will be performed which has a spark or fire hazard. Escape routes must be obstacle-free, hence the importance of tidiness and cleanliness at the worksite. All these measures are aimed at extinguishing any fire, if possible, in its initial stage, or to diminish its effects until the arrival of the fire brigade, which shall be called immediately, if required. 5.1 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO BE APPLIED

• Contractor/subcontractors must ensure that appropriate fire prevention measures are taken while working at the project site. A phone list of the most important numbers to call (police, fire brigade, medical assistance, ambulance, etc..)in case of an emergency should be put throughout the construction site for anybody to call in case of an incident.

• Master employer/subcontractors shall take all necessary precautions to prevent accidental activation of fire alarms.

• Combustible material should never be placed by any circumstances near heaters.

• Welding or cuttings are only permitted within easy reach of a suitably rated and charged fire extinguisher.

• Care shall be taken to prevent sparks from falling on combustible material, workers or others near the site.

• Smoking is prohibited at fire risk areas, in all buildings, including buildings under construction and portable site offices. Contractor should install and adequate smoking corrals in a safe area for smokers to use.

• Master employer/subcontractors must ensure that matches and butts are properly extinguished when smoking in designated areas.

• Tidiness and cleanliness, separating debris from combustible materials for greater control.

• Searching and detecting possible fire sources.

• Periodical inspection of fire extinguishers for expiration dates and integrity.

• Displaying warning signposts in fire risk areas.

• Displaying the telephone number of the fire brigade on a poster. 5.2 ACCIDENT VICTIM CARE. FIRST-AID KIT

• First-aid kits shall be available throughout the worksite changing room or offices. A qualified person shall be commissioned by the company to provide emergency treatment in case of accident.

• The first-aid kit may contain for example, but not limited: Hydrogen peroxide, 96% alcohol, tincture of iodine, "mercurochrome" or "cristalmina", ammonia, sterile gauze, sterile absorbent cotton, anti-allergenic adhesive tape, anti-haemorrhage tourniquets, a water or ice bag, sterile gloves, a contact thermometer, adhesive strips, antispasmodics, analgesics, an emergency cardiac tonic and disposable syringes.



6. SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS. GENERAL CONDITIONS. RULES OF APPLICATION As a general condition, all applicable local laws related with Safety, Health & Environment and Security should apply at all times along the project execution and will affect every single Contractor and Subcontractor individual involved during construction, commisioning and start-up phases. Contractor and Subcontractors should be aware to new laws that would eventually may be compulsatory for application and comitted to adhere and adjust ists Safety Plan to new legislation; therefore contractors are committed to accomplish with each and every of the dispositions regarding labour risk prevention, fire and traffic safety in accordance with the specifications of the aforementioned tender and the regulations and local laws and acts in force. 6.1 CONDITIONS COVERING THE PROTECTIVE MEASURES, INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE SAFETY 6.2 Safety inspections For any day on which the related contractor conducts work at the site, the master employer shall understand the assignment status of the related subcontractor's safety and health controller, or any personnel fulfilling an equivalent role. Such information shall be conveyed at such opportunities as the morning meeting and during liaison and coordination between work assignments. 6.3 General health and safety measures on Site. Before starting the work, the contractors must supply to ECT Safety Officer with: Form S.ET.01, Initiation of Work Form, duly completed. Said form will be updated by the contractor annually or whenever there is any modification of the data. 7. WORK PERMITS MANAGEMENT. Work of high dangerousness, for execution of which a special Work Permit shall be issued and which may be carried out only after such Permit has been issued (X-Ray, Confined Space Entry, etc..)

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. All activities on projects, works and services must undergo prior assessment in order to identify the risks persons are exposed to whilst carrying out the work. The work permits aim to ensure that each activity undergoes a pre-assessment in order to identify these risks and their potential consequences, and determine the preventative measures required to avoid the event of accidents, or the exposure of workers to harmful substances that could cause work-related illnesses. Job Safety Analysis and Method Statement should be submitted in advance by the contractor. In the same way, work permits must be authorised, so the activities being carried out can be known, in order to ensure that the identified risks are being managed appropriately, in accordance with the relevant risk level. 7.1 General Responsibilities: Provisions: To deliver this guide, and any other guide relating to the prevention of workplace risks, to the qualified contractors appointed by ECT to carry out any type of project, work or service, in order to appropriately communicate the established safety guidelines. All persons, either contracted or working for involved in projects, works and services, as well as all supervisory staff, must consistently contribute to ensuring strict adherence to the guidelines set out in this guide and any other related guide, in order to ensure appropriate risk management for all areas within their responsibility.



7.2 Specific Responsibilities: Project Manager: To provide the necessary elements and support in order to assist the

communication, implementation and adherence to the guidelines set out in this guide and any other related guide, for the projects within their responsibility. Project and Site Manager : To guarantee adherence to the guidelines set out in this guide for all areas within their responsibility, and verify that the safety conditions defining the authorised staff are appropriate for the work being carried out. Safety Manager: Will be responsible for training the relevant staff on the implementation and application of this guide for all areas of the project within their responsibility and check that they are being adhered to.Contractor Safety Officers/Safety Manager: Will be responsible for training all supervisory staff from their respective companies on the information included in this guide, with the aim

Of ensuring adherence to the guidelines in this or any other related guide, at all levels of

their organization. 7.3 WORK PERMIT CLASSIFICATION AND VALIDITY Permit Classification

General work (must be printed on white paper): Any programmed activity where the work does not involve a fire risk or entry into a confined space. Hot works (must be printed on yellow paper): Any work producing high temperatures or sparks, or requiring the use of an open flame carried out in non-designated areas or areas that have not been specifically designed or assigned for this purpose. (“Hot Work Permit”). Works in confined spaces (must be printed on blue paper): Any activity that requires entry into a confined space without any exceptions. (“Confined Spaces Work Permit”). The work carried out during the start-up phase of any project must also be managed in accordance with the guidelines set out in guide LOTO

7.4 Work Permit Validity: General works: 14 days. The maximum extension period is 7 hours. Hot works: 7 days. The maximum extension period is 7 days. Confined Space Entry: 1 shift with no extension. NOTE: Forms 2 and 3 in the Appendix below must be filled out IN ADDITION to form 1 during hot works, works in confined spaces, or both, as the case may be . 7.5 WORK PERMIT MANAGEMENT 7.5.1 Persons Certified to Authorize Work:

Supervisory must be trained by the project Safety Manager or designated Safety Officer on the application of this guide in order to become "certified persons" who are able to authorize work. They are the only people able to authorize work permits. Any certified person who authorizes work is responsible for the proper execution of the work in terms of preventing work place risks, and they have the authority to stop any activity that endangers the health or physical well being of the workers involved. If required, they must request advice from the energya Safety Manager or designated Safety Officer. The work carried out during the start-up phase of any project must also be authorized by the Start-Up Manager, in accordance with the guidelines set out in guide LOTO or similar procedure.

7.6 Authorization of Work: Note: No work can commence if the sequence below has not been completed. a) Work permits may be authorized just before the work is carried out, as long as the

established conditions for controlling the identified risks have been verified by a certified person. JSA along with Method Statement should be submitted in advance.



b) The on-site work contractor's supervisor must fill in the form 1 in order to begin the work permit management process and then deliver it to the contractor safety supervisor.

c) If hot work or work in confined spaces need to be carried out, forms no. 2 and 3 must be filled in respectively, in addition to form no.1 . Each form has obligatory requirements that are marked with an “x”. These correspond to the required obligatory actions that must be carried out before any work is started.

d) The contractor's safety supervisor will check the filled in form. They will produce the

required additions or corrections and inform the on-site supervisor of the necessary preventative and measures and controls in relation to risks. Once completed, they will deliver it to the relevant certified energya person for authorization and verification.

e) The certified person will review the form and specify, where appropriate, the additional

preventative measures required, and verify that they are in place and then sign in the relevant space. They will keep the top sheet and deliver the copy to the contractor safety supervisor. They will then return the corresponding copy to the manager or supervisor in charge of the work to be located on the work site.

f) Expired work permits must be delivered to the energya safety coordinator, who must produce a list of cancelled/expired work permits. 7.7 REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRYING OUT WORK NOTE: The guidelines included in this section must be verified by the certified person that has authorized the corresponding work permit(s). The on-site contractor's supervisor has the following roles: Before starting any authorized work, a meeting must be held with the persons involved in the work in order to inform them of the identified hazards and their potential consequences. The persons working in the area where the work will be carried out must also be informed that work is taking place. The workers involved in the task must be informed of the relevant safety requirements included in the work permit, and they must adhere to these requirements. Failing to adhere to the requirements set out in the work permit will result in immediate removal from the work area, and even dismissal for cases of serious misconduct. The authorized work permit(s) must be on display in the work area. They must be placed inside a plastic cover to protect it from the elements and may only be put up or removed by the on-site supervisor. Failing to do so would mean job immediate termination. When the activity/work has finished, the workers must leave the area clean and without any elements that may constitute a hazard for others. The safety manager or designated safety officer is the only person authorized to issue extensions to the validity of the work permits.

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