MANDATORY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Personal Protective equipment is mandatory to all personnel working in our factory. Namely; helmet, boots with steel cap, overalls, goggles, hand gloves, dust masks, ear plugs, welding shields, harness belts and reflective clothing.

2. The contractor shall provide the employees with PPE as and when needed and maintain them in good condition at no cost to the employee.

Personal protective equipment Bamburi Specifications Conformance standard

1. Safety Helmet

• Green in color • Class G - General service

helmet • Must have a suspension

system in good condition • Must Have a chin Strap • Should not be expired. • Class C(low impact

resistant Helmets) helmets will be rejected

• Specifications may change depending on the risk assessment.

EN 397:1995; -200C or equivalent ANSI (American) standard.

2. Safety Shoes

• Steel toe • Leather • Heat resistance up to

3000c. • Oil resistant sole • Must have good grip • Must not have holes or

torn • Specifications may

change depending on the risk assessment(penetration resistance, cut resistant, water resistance, cold or heat resistant, electrical insulation)

EN345-1 or ENISO 20345-1 or equivalent ANSI (American) standard.

3. High Visibility Coverall

• Surtan Yellow in color • Cotton or mixed Fabric

with up to 60% cotton. • Reflective straps on

chest, sleeves, back and legs

• Well fitting • With no hanging strips

4. Respirators

• FFP2 Dust musk’s for dust and mists

• Double strap • Breathing valve optional

but recommended • Specifications may

change depending on the risk assessment and task being performed (fume masks, self contained breathing apparatus)

EN 149:2001 FFP2 or equivalent ANSI (American) standard.

5. Ear Plugs

• Should be corded ear plugs.

• Noise Reduction rating(NRR) minimum-20 dB o Can be disposable-

moldable or pre-molded.

o Semi insert o Ear muffs.

EN352-2 or equivalent ANSI (American) standard.

6. Gloves

• Well fitting • Clean • Free from holes due to

wear and tare • Can be of various types

depending on the risk assessment (nitrile, neoprene, aramid, latex, leather, aluminized, insulated, cotton, nitrile coated, max grip,)

7. Safety Goggles

• Clear lenses • Medium impact

resistance • Side covered • Back strap is optional but

recommended • Specifications may

change depending on the risk assessment and task performed e.g. hot works, grinding, welding

EN 166 1F or equivalent ANSI (American) standard.

8. Safety Harness

• Double leg lanyard • Must have a chest strap • In good condition • Dully inspected and

certified as fit for use by a competent person certified by DOSH.

3. Safety induction shall be carried out before any job is started, during which a PPE inspection shall be undertake to ascertain that it is suitable.

4. Contract workers are required to wear safety protective equipment at all the time. It is a violation of safety rules for one to be found without PPE.

5. Powered portable tools must be mechanically and electrically sound, e.g., drilling machines, Welding machines and etc.

6. Risk assessment must be conducted before commencement of any task in accordance to the Bamburi Format and in the presence of Lafarge site contractor coordinator.

7. Inspect the area you are going to work and eliminate all the hazards before you start the job.

8. Report all accidents and incidences immediately they happen within 24 hours to the Health and Safety Coordinator. We encourage anyone that sees a situation that could lead to an accident to report it so that measures can be taken before the accident occurs.

9. Wear your safety belt all the time you are driving in and outside the factory.

10. Drug and Alcohol abuse/ use in the factory are prohibited. A breathalyzer shall be employed at the main gate for this purpose.

11. The plant has a right to discontinue any job that is not in compliance with any of the above requirements on safety.

12. If you are delivering goods into our factory, the vehicle should be of sound

mechanical and electrical condition. An inspection of the vehicle will be done by our personnel before being allowed into our premises.

13. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of his employees.

14. Energy Isolation; The Contractor must provide a LOTOTO Padlocks and Tags for all personnel undertaking tasks that require energy isolation. The padlocks and tags must meet BCL specifications.

15. All Lifting tools & equipment (chain block, tirfor, lifting chains, lifting slings, cranes, hoists, safety harnesses) must have a Valid Statutory Inspection Certificate to be allowed into our sites.

16. Ensure that the employees are medically fit to carry out the various tasks in compliance with legal notice number 25, Factories and other Places of work (Medical Examination) Rule 2005.

17. In compliance to the WIBA Act, the contractor will have an adequate insurance cover to compensate employees in the event of injury/ accident.

18. All the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act(OSHA) of 2007 and any other subsidiary legislation relating to Health and Safety

Our purchase order terms and conditions are available on our website www.bamburicement.com A copy of the same has also been availed to you.

Contractor Safety Management follows an 8-step process:

Prequalification of contractors: The unit shall prepare a list of contractors whose H&S performance warrants their being placed on a pre-qualified list of suitable contractors. This pre-qualified list shall be prepared, based on H&S information provided by the contractor & validated (after verification), as part of the pre-qualification documents.

Quote/Proposal process: The contractors’ H&S information package will include as a minimum, the contractors’ H&S Policy, past H&S performance, worker qualifications and training and general safe work practices, Emergency Response Procedures etc. The contractor and Lafarge will engage in a Pre-Bid site visit as necessary. In short, H&S should be a key criterion in the process of inviting quotations. Contractor Selection: H&S should be a key criterion for selection of a contractor. Any contractor who is seen to be unsafe & not having adequate H&S capabilities should not be allowed to work for Lafarge. For larger projects, the selection process shall include an evaluation of the contractor’s project specific H&S Plan and assess contractor’s ability to implement the plan in accordance with the complexity of the project.

Contract terms & conditions: The contract document must contain provisions as to the contractor’s responsibility to comply with Lafarge H&S standards and requirements as well as applicable laws and regulations and other conditions such as, insurance for worker’s compensation and general liability; contractor to indemnify Lafarge; Right for Lafarge to stop any unsafe task; H&S related termination clause etc. Any term & condition, which force the contractor to take short cuts & do unsafe tasks, should be avoided. Pre-job safety review: As per the terms & condition and the H&S Plan, Pre-mobilization and on-site safety reviews should be conducted with the LCC, to review risks and expectations, to plan the safe execution of the job. All tools and equipment supplied by the contractor

must be inspected to ensure that they are in a safe working condition (as per manufacturers’ specifications). Orientation & Training: The contractor must ensure that its employees are competent, adequately trained & oriented and medically fit. The unit should assess the capabilities and experience of the contractors in their local environment and ensure that contractor provides adequate training to its employees. A specific induction process should happen to ensure the expectations are clear.

Monitoring & Audit of contractors while performing their tasks: The contractor must take a direct role to implement H&S inspection and audit processes, in accordance with the contract terms and conditions as well as their H&S Plan to ensure that its employees continuously apply safe work practices. In addition, Lafarge will conduct its own H&S inspections and audit processes to evaluate the contractor's performance. Regular meetings between LCC and contractor managers must take place to ensure H&S systems are in place. Post Job evaluation & feedback on contractor H&S performance: The post-job evaluation process shall provide a systematic approach for the evaluation and feedback of the contractor’s H&S performance. Post-job evaluations are to be incorporated into the contractor pre-qualification process. Depending on demonstrated performance, contractors will either remain on the approved contractor pre-qualification list or will not be considered for future work at Lafarge’s sole discretion.

There is a key role in the process for Contractor Coordinators: For each contractor there must be a Lafarge site Contractor Coordinator (LCC) who is responsible for ensuring the Standard is followed. The LCC should engage the contractor to ensure that he understands Lafarge’s rules and standards and is properly familiar with the work site and the particularities of the work.

LCCs can cover either a given contractor for a specific activity, or a contractor with several different activities (each of which may have an “operational” LCC).

SHORT SUMMARY of

CONTRACTOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT (CSM)

Objectives of the Standard: - Establish a common and systematic approach for the effective

management of contractor and sub-contractor H&S. - Contractor and sub-contractor employees must work under the

same H&S expectations as that of Lafarge employees.

Applicability: - Work activities conducted by contractors and sub-contractors

doing business with Lafarge. - Transport contractors are dealt with in the Logistics & People

Transport Advisories.

Entry is considered to occur when a person’s breathing Acceptable Atmospheric Limits

The atmosphere in a Confined Space is only considered within acceptable limits (i.e. entry is allowed) whenever the following conditions are maintained:

Oxygen Oxygen concentration (21%) is the same as in Ambient Air

Flammability There are no flammable substances detected;

Toxicity When less than 50% of the recognized exposure limits for a substance is detected.

Note: where a local limit for a toxic contaminant is not prescribed, the Threshold Limit Values (TLV) from the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) should be observed.

Pre-entry requirements

Field Risk Assessment

See Group H&S Risk Management Standard

Entry Permit Completion & Approval

Entry into a Confined Space must be allowed only with written approval by the Responsible Individual upon completion of CSCP and workplace audit. Entry permits must not extend beyond the end of the shift for which they were issued. Entry Permit must include the following information:

• Task, date and time of the entry • Confined space team names • Confirmation that CSRA was completed • Measures to isolate hazardous energy sources • Atmospheric testing results • Measures to adequately ventilate the space

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Communication equipment • Confirmation that an emergency rescue plan

was developed and reviewed • Declaration & verification that confined space

team is competent and fit to work

zone (i.e. 25cm radius from the nose and mouth) breaks the plane of the opening into the space.

Note: In circumstances where the contents or atmosphere of a space may present hazards to workers outside the space (i.e. presence of inert purge gases or hazardous substances), entry may be considered to occur when a person’s breathing zone crosses an extended radius outside the opening to the space determined by a risk assessment.

Potential Confined Space Hazards

• Presence/Accumulation of a toxic/flammable gas, vapor, mist, fume or ignitable dust

• Oxygen enrichment or oxygen deficiency • Fire or Explosion • Temperature extremes • Engulfment • Increase in the level of a liquid • Electrocution (energy sources or tools voltage

used in electrical conducting workplaces) General requirements

1. Confined spaces inventory & visible identification 2. Confined Space Risk Assessment (CSRA) 3. Confined Space Control Procedure (CSCP) which

must contain provisions for the following: • Confined space team roles and responsibilities. • Access & Egress • Energy Isolation • Cleaning and Decontamination • Atmospheric Testing • Ventilation • Working in Flammable, Combustible, Explosive

or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) environments

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Communication • Emergency Rescue Plans

SHORT SUMMARY of

Confined Space Standard

Objectives of the Standard:

- Identify confined space related risk through Confined Space Risk Assessment CSRA

- Define site control measures by applying Confined Space Control Procedure CSCP

- The objective is ZERO harm from confined space hazards while performing a work related task. This can be achieved through a structured process, available tools and competent teams (entrant(s), attendant(s), Responsible Individual & emergency).

Applicability:

- This Advisory is applicable to everyone working on a Lafarge site. - Line Management is responsible to ensure that people involved in a task

are fully trained, competent, qualified.

KEY POINTS FOR SITE MANAGEMENT - Ensure that people involved in a task are fully trained,

competent and medically fit to carry out the task safely. - Set an operator / maintenance t raining program

specific to conveyor. - Include conveyor safety awareness in inductions for

employees and contractors. - Develop action plans to identify existing gaps in

conveyor safety & implement those action plans. Risk Assessment: risk assessments should be done for high-risk conveyor tasks (belt tracking, change-out, cleaning, commissioning etc.) and also for any maintenance task involving conveyors. Perform pre-job risk assessments with employee, contractor, and supervisory involvement.

Administrative Controls / Procedures & Safe work practices: Develop written equipment-specific energy isolation procedures (LOTOTO) for all conveyors; inspection and testing protocols for emergency stops switches and pull cords; SWPs for high-risk tasks including belt tracking, change-out, splicing, commissioning.

There should be a preventive maintenance program for conveyor operations and guarding. Conveyor routine safety inspections: Conveyor systems, safety devices & on site behaviour should be checked as part of periodic inspections & audits. Emergency preparedness: Emergency plans and drills should include rescue for workers injured by conveyors, especially at height or in tunnels.

BEHAVIOUR: Basic Conveyor Safety Rules:

1) Ensure safety guarding is in place when operating conveyors

2) Do LOTOTO before maintenance 3) Do LOTOTO before cleaning and clearing jams;

never use a shovel or other tool to remove build-up on running conveyors.

4) Never clean drums or pulleys on running conveyors.

5) No one should modify, misuse or remove

6) controls, interlocks or warning devices 7) Keep clothing, body parts and long hair away 8) Do not climb, touch, walk and ride on a moving

conveyors 9) Only trained person to operate & maintain

conveyors 10) Know the location of start/stop controls 11) Ensure everyone is away before a conveyor is

started Report all unsafe conditions & behaviors. Never cross under or over a conveyor unless at a designated and protected point.

SAFETY IN DESIGN: Conveyors should be designed in ways that will minimize maintenance (e.g. frequently cleaning spillage, etc.) and to facilitate safe operations & maintenance. If not, short-cuts will likely be taken or maintenance will be time consuming and this could lead to an injury.

Guarding: Adopt standardized design criteria which include proper mesh size to prevent finger or hand contact with moving components; prevent worker access; reduce the need for removal of guards; and when removal is necessary, requiring a tool or key. Some design features allow routine tasks of lubrication, without the need to remove guarding.

Other conveyor Safety Devices:

Audible start-up warning system (supported by a visible warning system where necessary) when the entire length of the conveyor is not visible from the start point;

Emergency stop pull cords clearly visible and readily accessible; Overhead protection and skirts where falling materials may be a hazard to workers;

Properly designed ladders, walkways and platforms including handrails and toe boards and

Lighting and safety signage, where necessary.

Objectives of the Standard: - Provide general guidance on how to work safely around

conveyor systems, considering aspects like design, safety devices, procedures & behavior etc.

Applicability:

- Everyone working on a Lafarge site.

SHORT SUMMARY of

CONVEYOR SAFETY ADVISORY

1. Site-specific Energy Isolation Program The EI program shall include requirements for:

1. Assigning duties and responsibilities for the program;

2. Establishing and using written procedures for MEP (Machine, Equipment, Process);

• Determining shut-down, de-energization, energization and start-up sequences;

• Using the mandatory LOTOTO sequence 3. Training personnel; and 4. Auditing program elements.

2. Mandatory LOTOTO sequence (9 steps) 1. Prepare 2. Notify

3. Turn off/shut down 4. Isolation

5. Lock (1 Lock, 1 Key & 1 Energy source)

6. Zero energy state 7. Tryout

8. Perform task 9. Inspect & restore

3. LOTOTO methods in Energy Isolation Simple LOTOTO When one or more authorized individuals is required to perform a task on the same MEP that has one or more energy isolating devices, each authorized individual shall place a personal lock and identification tag on all energy isolating devices.

Complex LOTOTO When more than one authorized individual is required to perform a task on a MEP having one or more of the following conditions, then complex LOTOTO method shall be implemented:

• A large number of energy isolation devices or authorized individuals are involved

• The period of energy isolation is extended (e.g. more than one shift );

• The energy isolation devices are relatively inaccessible; or

• There is interdependence and interrelationship of the MEP components.

All authorized individuals shall affix their personal lockout device on the lock box hasp and keep their personal lock key under their exclusive control.

LOTOTO Permit is required in the following situations:

• Steps 5, 6 or 7 are not achievable/possible • Use of alternative method (if required by the risk

assessment); Or when the following tasks are performed or situations apply:

• High voltage, pressure or temperature (as defined in local regulations);

• Critical equipment (e.g. sprinkler systems, emergency devices);

• Complex LOTOTO; and • Ionizing radiation sources. 4. Protocols for specific si tuations

A specific work protocol is defined for one or more of the following situations that the task may possess:

• Intermittent Operation of MEP (Testing, calibration, adjustment …etc.)

• MEP Handover and Shift Changes • Contractor Coordination • Alternative Control Methods (When tasks are

routine, repetitive and integral to the production process, or LOTOTO methods are not possible)

• Removal of Locks and Tags (absence of individual has a lock on a MEP after work is done).

Management of Change (new/modified MEP)

1. Specification MEP Energy Isolation Device Specifications

Label Information • Isolation device name, function, energy type and

magnitude Energy Isolation Device Criteria

• As close as practicable to the task, designed to protect from arc flash& capable of being securely locked out

Personal Lock and Tag Specifications • Durable, standardized, substantial, unique &

Identifiable (Tag) In this case, all energy sources shall be locked by the responsible individual with a single controlling lock and key.

The responsible individual shall keep the controlling key under his exclusive control.

SHORT SUMMARY of

Energy Isolation Standard

Objectives of the Standard:

- Identify energy sources & related risk through Hazardous Energy Risk Assessment (HERA)

- Define site control measures by applying Hazardous Energy Control Procedure (HECP)

- The objective is ZERO harm from any energy source while performing a work related task. This can be achieved through a structured process, available tools and competent teams. LOTOTO 9 steps are the mandatory practical way of executing a task engaged with any energy risk

Applicability:

- This Advisory is applicable to everyone working on a Lafarge site. - Line Management is responsible to ensure that people involved in a task

are fully trained, competent, qualified.

KEY POINTS FOR MANAGEMENT: Ensure that operators are fully trained, competent, qualified (valid license), adequately rested and medically fit to carry out the task safely. A zero-tolerance policy must be in place for drugs and alcohol.

Circulation Plan: A circulation plan must be developed for each site, based on risk assessment. This should be visibly posted at key locations on site (entrance etc.) & easily understood by key stakeholders (drivers, customers, visitors etc.). Key considerations for safe circulation are: (1) Eliminate or minimize reversing of vehicles (2) Safe separation of pedestrians from mobile equipment (3) Max 10-15% gradient on haul roads (4) Clearly defined ‘speed limits’ (5) Width of haul roads (1-way or 2-way) (6) Edge protection (safety berms) of a height sufficient to prevent mobile equipment from rolling over the edge. (7) Smaller vehicles use visibility devices.

Safe Zones: A safe separation zone must be maintained while operating mobile equipment near overhead power lines (3 – 7m, depending on voltage). Clear warning signs must be displayed to highlight the risks. Large trucks and loaders have right of way.

Daily pre operational safety inspection (& documentation) of the mobile equipment is a must, as per the defined checklist to ensure that all mandatory items (reversing alarm, head lights, brakes, seat belts, rear view mirrors etc.) are properly in place & fully functional. Any safety related maintenance issue must be immediately repaired or the mobile equipment must be stopped and tagged. Operators are authorized to stop the operation of mobile equipment that is deemed to be unsafe. All equipment must be fitted with a Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS).

Overloading of mobile equipment is prohibited.

Install warning signs and markings to alert people about the risks around mobile equipment, overhead power lines etc. A clear communication protocol must be established between pedestrians/small vehicles and mobile equipment operators, incl. safe distance and acknowledgement of presence. Prevention of Tipover risks:

- No truck must move with a bed in a high position

- Conditions are checked like soft ground, sticky material, high wind, sloping surface etc.

- A safe unloading procedure is defined.

Towing: Prior to towing, it is necessary to ensure that:

- A risk assessment is done, which considers aspects such as suitability of towing vehicle, competence of personnel, proximity of vehicles, slope & gradient, attachment points, exclusion zone etc.

- Only certi fied towing ropes or slings (non steel) or fixed drawbars may be used for towing. They should be regularly examined. Behavior: Motor boys and unauthorized external passengers are prohibited from entering site or riding in vehicles on site. “One driver, one truck, no passenger” applies on all Lafarge sites. [Note: passengers may be allowed for shift change or training, provided they have a seat and a seat belt, and based on risk assessment]. It is prohibited to ride on boxes of pick up trucks or flat bed trailers. Use of hand held mobile phones including hands-free is prohibited for drivers while operating mobile equipment. Eating & drinking is strictly forbidden while driving. Operators must be rested, alert & not be impaired by drugs & alcohol. Safety belts must be worn at all times. Operators must have an evaluation (incl. field observation) after initial and refresher training.

SHORT SUMMARY of

MOBILE EQUIPMENT ADVISORY (MEA)

Objectives of the Standard: Establish a common and systematic approach to eliminate, minimize and prevent the risk of incidents arising from transport activities on a Lafarge site.

Applicability: - This standard is applicable to everyone working on a Lafarge site. - For loading and unloading operations, the Logistics Advisory applies. - For quarry safety, the Quarry Safety Management Good Practice applies.

KEY POINTS FOR MANAGEMENT: Ensure that people involved in WAH tasks (who should always be supervised or authorised) are fully trained, competent and medically fit to carry out the task safely. - The Hierarchy of Controls applies to WAH tasks: (1) Elimination – eliminate the need to work at height (e.g. bring the work to ground level) (2) Substi tution – change the environment where people carry out the work (e.g. install fixed platforms to perform the work at their level) (3) Engineering – use temporary means of access to the work area (e.g. mobile elevated work plat forms, scaffolding, mobile scaffold towers) (4) Administrative & PPE – use risk assessments, safe work practices, permits, training and personal protection systems (e.g. Harness etc.). Harnesses should be regarded as a last resort as their use still has significant risks. - A Fall Hazard Risk Assessment (FHRA) must be

completed for all WAH tasks, covering the risk of falling for personnel and objects. It should be checked, or created in the field with the frontline workers involved in the WAH job, led by a competent person (line managers/supervisors).

- A Permit to Work is needed for all WAH tasks requiring Engineering controls or PPE. A new one is issued for each shift.

- Drop zones must be identified and marked. - Tasks involving fall protection systems must be

supervised by a competent person. - Emergency preparedness: The site should have

adequate arrangement for emergency response, which should also include task-specific protocols for the rapid retrieval of personnel in the event of a fall from height.

- BEHAVIOUR: – Respect for WAH rules: - Special emphasis is needed on effective t raining.

People should understand the difference between different WAH equipment/PPE and their use, and use of anchor points. Failure to do so can create a false sense of protection.

EQUIPMENT: PPE: Use the correct PPE, inspect and tag them regularly: - Fall restraint equipment is used when people work around an unprotected edge where they could fall (e.g. roofs, quarry edge, etc.). It means a fixed lanyard and full body harness. - Fall Restriction & Fall Arrest equipment is used when people are exposed to a potential fall of 1.8 meters or more. It means a full body harness, complete with a fixed lanyard or shock-absorbing lanyard. Scaffolding: - Erecting, altering or dismantling scaffolding requires

specific training. Scaffolding work should be performed and supervised by competent people.

- Materials shall be inspected before and during each use. Findings and corrections should be recorded.

Ladders: - Portable ladders shall be used only briefly, only where

other safer solutions (such as a scaffold, a MEWP (mobile elevated work plat form) are impractical.

- These ladders should be of proprietary manufacture & the user must ensure a 3-point contact while using it.

- An inspection & storage system should be followed for all ladders on site.

MEWP: MEWP use is mentioned in detail in the ‘Lifting People’ Advisory.

Objectives of the Standard: - Establish a common and systematic approach to eliminate,

avoid and prevent the risk of incidents arising from working at height.

Applicability: - Everyone working for or on behalf of Lafarge - Whenever there is a potential for any individual to fall 1.8

meters or more - For tasks conducted below 1.8 meters, a risk assessment

must be conducted to evaluate exposure to risk, and appropriate control measures determined and deployed.

SHORT SUMMARY of

WORKING AT HEIGHT (WAH) STANDARD

KEY POINTS FOR MANAGEMENT People involved in a task must be trained, competent, qualified and medically fit to carry out the task safely. All sites must perform risk assessments to evaluate site-specific SPSP hazards and prepare safe work practices to control hazards. Mobile equipment must be used in a manner that reduces the risk of engulfment or rollover – (1) slow backing speed (2) stable dumping points (3) side / face stability (4) regular inspection of dump points In addition, , (5) audible alarms may be used to alert persons when plant equipment (feeders, stackers) are starting (6) Install warning signs to alert people about the risks around SPSP. Pedestrian access on to surge piles is prohibited. Any access on to stockpiles will require prior authorization of the site manager, after a risk assessment is done & controls are in place. All sites are expected to identify, evaluate and implement methods to reduce or eliminate the need for pedestrian access on to stockpiles; if required sometimes, for inspection, sampling, surveying etc., it should be very limited & strictly controlled. Pedestrians should keep at safe distance from a stockpile workface (recommended distance is 10 m). Emergency Preparedness:: All sites must include specific SPSP emergency procedures into the site emergency response plan.

SAFE WORK PRACTICES Stockpiling methods: Preferred Method - involves dumping a load a safe distance back (i.e. > one truck length) from the crest of the pile, after which the material is pushed over the edge by a dozer or a front-end loader using a “bumper” of other material to keep the equipment at a safe distance from the edge. Well maintained berms shall be placed along the ramps and edges of the stockpile. Secondary Method - involves dumping a load directly over the crest of the pile. To perform this safely, adequate berms must be maintained (i.e. 1.5 meters or radius of the largest wheel) and equipment operators must be trained to recognize stockpile hazards. It is critical to ensure that material is not removed from the toe of the pile when dumping is taking place at the top of the pile. Prohibited Method - involves dumping a load directly over the crest of a pile where material has been or is being removed from the toe. Surge piles: Mobile equipment shall never operate directly over a draw hole or push material directly into the draw hole. Material shall be pushed into place with a buffer or bumper of other material in order to keep a safe distance from the draw hole The loader or dozer should be equipped with a seat belt, two-way radio, fully enclosed cab equipped with roll-over-protection (ROPs), external independent engine shut-down switch, and tow points.

Risks related to Tipover at dump points: To prevent tip over at dumping points, it is necessary to: Not use prohibited method of dumping No truck must move with a bed in a high position Check ambient conditions like soft ground, sticky material, high wind, sloping surface etc. Define safe unloading procedures Do not reverse with high speed at the crest of stockpile while dumping. Risks related to tasks in surge pile tunnels: Tunnels may be classified as enclosed or confined spaces because workers may be exposed to a number of hazards including poor air quality, in-rush of materials or storm-water, moving machinery, etc.

SHORT SUMMARY of

STOCKPILE & SURGEPILE ADVISORY (SPSP)

Objectives of the Standard: - Stockpile and Surge pile (SPSP) are inherently unstable. The

primary focus of this document is to provide general safety guidance regarding SPSP.

Applicability: - This standard is applicable to everyone working on a Lafarge

site. - Contractor and sub-contractor employees must work under the

same H&S expectations as that of Lafarge employees.

Handling compressed gas cylinders Hazards of compressed gasses Compressed gases present a unique hazard depending on the type of gas, handling storage conditions and by virtue of being compressed under high pressure.

Flamable or combustible -If the gas is flammable, flash points lower than room temperature compounded by high rates of diffusion present a danger of fire or explosion

Explosive Corrosive Poisonous Inert -reactivity and toxicity of the gas, as well

as asphyxiation, can be caused by high concentrations of even "harmless" gases such as nitrogen

A combination of hazards Working safely with compressed gas cylinders 1.1. Consult the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for

information about the hazards and necessary precautions for the particular compressed gas (es) you are using.

1.2. Inspect all cylinders for damage and proper labeling. If a leaking cylinder is discovered, move it to a safe place (i f it is safe to do so) and inform the Environmental Health & Safety Department. Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to repair a cylinder or valve.

1.3. Secure cylinders to a wall or rack in an upright position.

1.4. Leave the cylinder cap in place until the cylinder is secured and ready for use.

1.5. Use the appropriate regulator. Regulators are gas specific and not necessarily interchangeable. Always make sure that the regulator and valve fittings are CGA compatible.

1.6. Use appropriate piping for each gas. 1.6.1. Copper piping shall not be used for

acetylene. 1.6.2. Plastic piping shall not be used for any

portion of a high-pressure system. 1.6.3. Do not use cast iron pipe for chlorine.

1.6.4. Do not conceal distribution lines where a high concentration of a leaking hazardous gas can build up and cause an accident.

1.6.5. Distribution lines and their outlets should be clearly labeled as to the type of gas contained.

1.6.6. Piping systems should be inspected for leaks on a regular basis.

1.6.7. Special attention should be given to fittings as well as possible cracks that may have developed.

1.7. Use compressed gases only in well ventilated areas.

1.8. Understand and practice emergency procedures so that you know what to do if it becomes necessary.

1.9. Do not apply any lubricant, jointing compound or tape to cylinder valves, fittings or regulator threads.

1.10. Color coding- do not rely on cylinder color to identify the gas. Different suppliers may use different colors for cylinders of the same gas.

1.11. Use appropriate PPE-avoid direct skin contact with extremely cold liquids or compressed gases escaping from the cylinder. Never wear watches, rings, or bracelets because they can freeze to exposed skin if splashed by an ultra cold gas. Wear insulated gloves to protect against the cold.

Hazard Communication Program

Container Labeling

1. Chemical containers received and used in this company should be clearly labeled to identify the contents and the appropriate hazard warnings.

2. Existing labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals shall not be removed or defaced, unless the container is immediately marked with the required information.

3. All employees who t ransfer hazardous chemicals into portable containers (such as bottles, spray bottles, parts cleaning cans, etc) will ensure the containers are appropriately labeled and the contents identified.

List of Hazardous chemicals

1. The contractors shall maintain and provide to the Health and safety coordinator a list identifying hazardous chemicals he is bringing on site

2. This list shall be reviewed periodically and updated

Material safety data sheets

1. The contractor shall document and maintain material safety data sheets for all the identified hazardous chemicals.

2. A copy of each shall be provided to the health and safety coordinator and displayed on site.

3. A copy of the MSDS shall be carried to the hospital for any affected employee requiring medical attention.

Training

1. All employees working with hazardous chemicals shall receive training on hazard communication program.

2. The t raining shall involve both a sit in t raining and on the job

3. Refresher training shall be conducted annually or before first exposure

Purchasing of new chemicals

1. The health and safety coordinator shall be informed before the purchase of any new chemicals.

2. The supplier shall provide the material safety data sheet before delivery of the chemical for review.