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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...................................... ......................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................... .... 4 Health and Safety Policy .............................................. ................................................................. ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... .......................... ....... 5 1.0 Organization Organi zation and Lines of Responsibility Responsi bility ................................................ .................................................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ............................. .......... 6 Organization Organ ization Chart for Health He alth and Safety Management Manageme nt ...................................... ......................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................... .... 8 Organization Organ ization Chart for Site H&S Management Manageme nt .................................................... ....................................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................... .... 9 1.1 Operations Opera tions Manager Manage r / Project Projec t manager man ager ............................... .................................................. ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................ ..... 10 1.2 Service Department Managers - Purchasing, Estimating, Quantity Surveying ..................................................................... 10 1.3 Safety Advisor................. Advisor ..................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................... 10 1.4 Safety Officer ...................................... ......................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... .......................11 11 1.5 Site Manager/Enginee Manager /Engineerr ..................................... ........................................................ ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................ ..... 12 1.6 Subcontractors............................. Subcontr actors................................................ ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................... ........ 14 1.7 Visitors Visitor s & Contractors Contracto rs .................................... ....................................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................... ........ 14 1.8 Common Responsibility Respons ibility for Safety ...................................................... .......................................................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................... ........ 15 1.9 Management Mana gement Responsibility, Responsib ility, in promoting promotin g safety sa fety with workers worker s ...................................... ......................................................... ...................................... ..................................... ..................15 2.0 Fire Safety ..................................... ........................................................ ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... .............................. ...........15 In Case electricity electrici ty is the ignition ignitio n source sou rce of fire fir e ...................... ......................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................ ..... 16 Fire Safety Doc:............................................. Doc:................................................................ ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... .............................. ...........16 1 6 3.0 Electrical Safety ...................................... ......................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................... 17 General Genera l Safety Safe ty Requiremen Req uirements ts for Electrical Electrica l Systems .................................... ....................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ..................................... ..................17 Docs For Electric safety: ............................................ ............................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ..................................... .................. 18 4.0 First Aid....................................................... Aid.......................................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ..................................... ..................18 4.1Duties of First Aider ................................................... ...................................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ..................................... .................. 18 The record r ecordss should be including inc luding following information: infor mation: .................................... ....................................................... ...................................... ...................................... .................................. ...............18 First Aid Doc: .................................... ....................................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................ ..... 19 5.0 Trainings Trainin gs .................................... ........................................................ ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ................................. ..............19 6.0 Cleanliness Cleanlin ess .................................... ....................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... .............................. ........... 19 7.0 Manual Handling ..................................... ........................................................ ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................... 20 7.0 Control of Substances Substance s Hazardo Ha zardous us to Health ........................................ ............................................................ ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... .............................. ........... 21 Hazardous Hazard ous Substance Substanc e Doc:.................................... ....................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... .......................22 8.0 Protective Clothing ..................................... ........................................................ ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ..................................... ..................22 9.0 Visual Display Screen Equipment ............................................ ............................................................... ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................ ..... 23 10.0 Tools and Machineries Machiner ies ..................................... ........................................................ ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................... ........ 24

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Health and Safety Manual Issued By: EGC HSE Dept 10.1 Guarding Guard ing .................................... ....................................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................... ........ 24 Tools and Machineries Machiner ies Doc .......................................... ............................................................. ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... .................................. .............. 24 11.0 Risk Assessments................... Assessments ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ................................. ..............25 12.0 Isolation Procedure Proced ure For Safe System Sys tem Of Work .................................. ...................................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... .............................. ........... 25 13.0 Permit To Work System ....................... ........................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................... 25 Procedure Proced ure ..................................... ........................................................ ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ................................. ..............25 14.0 New Employee Employe e orientation orien tation Program Progr am ............................. ................................................ ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... .................................. ..............25 Recording Record ing ..................................... ........................................................ ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ................................. ..............26 Person Responsible Respons ible .................................... ....................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ..................................... ..................26 15.0 Storage of Materials ................................................. .................................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................... 26 16.0 Accident and Incident Emergencies Emerg encies ...................................... ......................................................... ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................ ..... 27 Policy Statement Statemen t ....................................... .......................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................... 27 Definitions..................... Definition s........................................ ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... .............................. ........... 27 Accident Acciden t and Incident Doc. ..................................... ........................................................ ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................ ..... 29 Accident/Incident Acciden t/Incident Reporting Reportin g Communication Communica tion Chart ...................... ......................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................... 30 17.0 In case Of Fire Incident .................................... ....................................................... ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................... ........ 31 In case Of Small Fire .................................... ....................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... .............................. ........... 31 In case Of Big Fire ..................................... ........................................................ ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... .................................. ..............31 A ccident cciden t Returns ..................................... ........................................................ ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ..................................... ..................31 18.0 Social policy ...................................... ......................................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................ ..... 32 19.0 Equipment Equipmen t Hire Policy Statement Statemen t ....................................... .......................................................... ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................... ........ 32 20.0 Work Practice and Safe System of Work W ork ........................................... ............................................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... .............................. ........... 33 PDCA System of Work ...................................... ......................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... .............................. ........... 33 21.0 Smoking ................................... ....................................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ................................. ..............34 21.0 Alcohol/Drugs Alcohol/Dr ugs .................................... ....................................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................ ..... 34 22.0 Traffic Rules ...................................... ......................................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ........................ .....34 23.0 SCAFFOLDING, LADDERS AND LIFTING L IFTING EQUIPMENT ................................ ................................................... ....................................... ...................................... ................................. ...............34 23.01 Scaffolding Scaffold ing ...................................... ......................................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ....................... 34 23.02 Ladders Ladde rs .................................... ....................................................... 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The purpose of the HEALTH and SAFETY PLAN is to provide basic safety guidelines for EUROGULF CONSTRUCTION LLC personnel and to define responsibilities for

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implementation and enforcement to management, supervisory staff and individual employees. Adherence to safety rules and guidelines and protective attitude towards safety, enhance job performance. On the other hand, disregard or neglect of safe practices will not be tolerated. Violation of safety rules out lined in this policy can result in disciplinary action. We believe that this is in the best interests of the organization and its employees to maintain an accident free environment in which the health and safety of employees are protected. We recognize the need for safety in an organization and maintain this as an integral part of the business.

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Health and Safety Policy Euro Gulf realizes that working safely is vital to the ultimate success of our organization. There can be no compromise with safety; it is, and always will be, the responsibility of each and every one of us. For all of our employees, safety will always take precedence over job expediency. Euro Gulf and our Managers and Supervisors have a total commitment to, and will continue to be responsible for, health, safety, rehabilitation and welfare of our employees, and others at our work places. They may delegate OHS&R duties and activities but not their responsibilities. All persons directing the work of others at our workplaces are required to join with employees and work together towards achieving and maintaining a high level of safety performance. Euro Gulf is also committed to protecting our employees by demonstrating a µDuty of Care¶ through effective OHS&R safety system and risk management strategies and the application of Industry-based Standard OHS&R procedures. All Employees, other persons and organizations are required to unite with us in joint objectives, which are: 

to create and maintain a safe, healthy and productive workplace environment and procedures for all persons at our places of work, against risks to their health, safety or welfare arising out of our work activities; to create and maintain continuous improvement strategies, systematically managing to ensure proactive  hazard controls and legitimate implementation of our Policies and Procedures to the Industry-based OHS&R Standard for safety system and Risk Management; Management; and To ensure compliance with the OH&S Act, Associated Acts, referenced Industry Codes of Practice and  referenced Standards. Employees are required by law under a Duty of care of their health and safety, and that of their fellow workers to the extent of their capabilities, by following all safety rules, procedures and instructions, and by reporting all hazards, injuries or ill health. Employees must not misuse safety equipment.

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1.0 Organization and Lines of Responsibility Overall responsibility for the health and safety of all persons within the company rests with the MD of the company as per the Health and Safety Communication Chart and:The Board of Directors delegates this responsibility to the individual operations managers for the purposes of the day to day running of the operation with the direct assistance of individual line managers and supervisors. This Corporation has a nominated Safety Advisor who has overall group responsibility for reviewing and making recommendations on all matters relating to health and safety. Some of the duties are to  Initiate and implement the Company health and safety management structure to administer adm inister the Company¶s policy.  Initiate, co-ordinate and monitor the Company's policy and performance for the prevention of injury, damage and loss.  Know the requirements of current legislation and other appropriate recommendations and codes of practice and ensure that they are observed.  Ensure that all levels of staff receive adequate and appropriate training, and that funds and facilities are readily available to meet the requirements of the policy.  Ensure that sound working practice is observed by following documented method statements.  Ensure that in tendering, at planning stages and in production prod uction processes, allowance is made for adequate health, safety and welfare facilities and equipment to avoid injury, damage or loss by undertaking hazard and risk assessments.  Create policy to co-ordinate safety activities between client, main contractor, subcontractor and any third party or individual contractors who may be working on the same site.  Institute proper reporting, investigation and costing on injury, damage and loss; promote action to preclude recurrence and initiate analysis to discover accident trends.  Reprimand any member of the staff failing to discharge satisfactorily satisfactorily the responsibilities allocated to him.  Set a good personal example to all employees The safety Advisor who has overall responsibility for the day-to-day safety operations fo will be Ananthakrishnan be Ananthakrishnan R. The safety officer will ensure in co ordination with the Management: y

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All persons employed by the company receive adequate health and safety training. In addition employees will receive adequate instruction and supervision to enable them to undertake their work in a safe manner. All plant and equipment are suitable for their intended purpose pur pose and that it is maintained in a safe condition at all times. All persons working on site, whether or not employees of the company, are adequately notified of all known hazards and protective measures. That the company risk assessments, along with all other safety documentation, are brought to the attention of all relevant parties.

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All employees are required to comply with their legal requirements under current National statutory provisions. All staff must co-operate with the management of the company to allow it to comply with the legal requirements for health and safety. Individual members of staff, who have any concern regarding their own safety, or that of a third party, are responsible for reporting the matter to their manager without delay.

All the staff members of our organization will receive a copy of this safety policy and will be required to sign an acknowledgement stating stating that they have read and under stood it.

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Organization Chart for Health and Safety Management Managing Director

Director

Quality and HS Committee

Environment Management

Business Development Committee

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General Manager

Admin. Manager cum MR

HSE Advisor

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Fire Marshals & First Aiders

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Organization Chart for Site H&S Management

Managing Director

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Organization Chart for Site H&S Management

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Site Engineer

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1.1 Operations Manager / Project manager The Operations Manager¶s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following specific areas; Understand and implement the Company's policy and appreciate the responsibility allocated to each grade within the organization.  Institute systems of safety and environmental planning that highlight potential hazards by risk assessment and a nalysis.  Check over working methods statements and precautions with site manager and Safety Advisor before work starts.  Ensure that work, once started, is carried out as planned and that current legislation and r ecommended codes of practice are observed on site.  Set a personal per sonal example on site visits by wearing appropriate appr opriate personal protective clothing.

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1.1 Operations Manager / Project manager The Operations Manager¶s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following specific areas; Understand and implement the Company's policy and appreciate the responsibility allocated to each grade within the organization.  Institute systems of safety and environmental planning that highlight potential hazards by risk assessment and a nalysis.  Check over working methods statements and precautions with site manager and Safety Advisor before work starts.  Ensure that work, once started, is carried out as planned and that current legislation and r ecommended codes of practice are observed on site.  Set a personal per sonal example on site visits by wearing appropriate appr opriate personal protective clothing.  Ensure that site agents and general foremen understand the principles pr inciples of loss control and that injuries, equipment damage and material wastage will all be taken into account when individual performance reviews are being undertaken

1.2 Service Department Managers - Purchasing, Estimating, Quantity Surveying The Service Department Manager¶s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following specific areas; Understand the Company's health and safety pol icy and appreciate the responsibilities allocated to others o thers within the organization.  Ensure their subordinates are aware of their duties under the th e Company safety policy which which are clearly identified.  Advise the Managing Director of any safety training need of their departments.  Ensure that outside parties dealing with or on behalf of the Company are aware of the Company's attitude to the contents of the safety policy. In particular, the Purchasing Manager is to ensure the Company's safety policy is implemented in respect of subcontractors.  Ensure that whilst on site visits, any appropriate section of the t he safety policy is fully complied with.

1.3 Safety Advisor The SAFETY ADVISOR¶s responsibilities include but are ar e not limited to the following specific areas; ADVISOR¶s responsibilities  Initiate and maintain personal continual professional safety training and development program.  Provide management with details of all current safety legislation and instituting systems systems for the awareness of pending or n ew legislation.  Advise the Company and/or individuals on all aspects of safety, welfare and environmental management issues with the objective to secure a safe working environment for all of its employees or any other third par ty affected by the Company¶s activities.

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 Undertake reviews of the Company Health and Safety Policy instigate revisions in the light l ight of amended legislation or new safe working practices and disseminate to all Company employees.  Initiate safety training program, identify training re quirements, organize and facilitate training from accredited accred ited safety course providers and maintain training records of all Company employees.  Undertake safety induction to all new employees to the Company at all its worksites and in particular, tuition in the contents of this policy document.  Review the accident report and make corrective action report and also include the findings while investigating the accident, in to the safety programs  Investigate, analyze and maintain accurate records of any accidents or dangerous dan gerous occurrences, ascertain their cause, propose measures to reduce the probability of repetition and report repor t the statistics statistics and findings to all personnel.  Produce reports to the Managing Director for presentation to the Board of Directors on all safety and environmental issues resulting from audits and site safety meetings.  Visit all new sites prior to work commencing and in conjunction with the Site Engineer or Operations Manager, prepar e a site specific safety and environmental survey comprising risk assessments in accordance with the requirements of The Management.  Visit all places of work/sites on a periodic basis to undertake safety and environmental audits, prepare a document/minutes site visit safety report with copies to Site Engineer, Operations Manager and Managing Director.  Visit sites on a regular basis and in conjunction with Site Agent to give instruction and training in r elevant safety matters (tool box talks) and conduct feedback consultation sessions with employees on site.  Advise Purchasing Manager and subordinates on Hazardous Substances by undertaking assessments prior to their purchase and initiate and maintain an approved list of such hazardous substances.

1.4 Safety Officer The Safety Officer should conduct regular site inspection inspectionss and ensure that there is a healthy safety environment at all times. y

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He should ensure that his facility /operation are ar e always in compliance with the requirements of the various authorities that frequent the site. ADVISOR and SITE IN CHARGE regarding any safety issues that he may He should directly report to the SAFETY ADVISOR experience.

(Routine site inspections include checking and verification of hot and cold w ork permits, safety method statements, lifting plans, ladder and scaffolding inspection records, scaffold tags etc. If he observes any acts that are unsafe and not in conjunction to the site safety policy, he should immediately bring it to the notice of the concerned authority and ensure that corrective measures are taken.) EGC/HSE/PLN-01

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During these inspections, the observed non-compliance non-compliance of site safety rules and regulations will be recorded in specified formats and a copy should be sent to the project manager for his information and necessary action. Project safety status reports should be presented to the safety manager/project manager at regular intervals. Maintain reports/records(related to safety) 1. Report of safety induction 2. Supervisors or foreman¶s tool box talk reviewing 3. Monthly site safety audit 4. Disciplinary actions 5. Accident/incident record 6. Minutes of safety safety meetings meetings Review of risk assessment Report and investigate accidents, dangerous occurrences, occurrences, near misses etc. seek the assistance and advice of senior project manager for the investigation. Import training to the project personnel 1. Safety induction training should be given to all site personnel before carrying out tasks and the same should be documented. 2. Tool box talks, given by the site supervisor or foreman, should be supervised. 3. Special training regarding safety issues for every project activity should be conducted, when required. 4. Arrange site safety meeting. a) Monthly site safety meeting for supervising staff. b) Accident /incident review meeting. c) Special meeting to convey EGC Management specific safety policies and statements. Maintain Discipline Disciplinary action will be taken against non-compliance of site H.S.E rules and regulations.

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The Site Engineer should ensure that the supervisors, foreman and charge hands are dedicatedly following safety rules and regulation. Seek special training and advises from safety advisor/officer for any critical H.S.E issues. He should participate in safety auditing with safety officer /advisor and should take all necessary measures to maintain site discipline. He should issue the written approval to subcontractors/third party works to work in the site. Without written approval, a third party should not be allowed to operate the work. (Site entry permit) The site engineer should ensure every sub contractor / third party worker have third party inspection certificate for their equipment/operatin equipment/operatingg system. Inform safety advisor/officer before implementing new man power, shifting etc.

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Give information about weekly man power and man hours to safety advisor/officer. He should give method statement or relevant information for every major activity to safety advisor/officer one day in advance. He should supervise the method statement review meeting to supervisor/ foreman and charge hands along with safety advisor. He should review the Hazard Identification tool.

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The Supervisor/Foreman Supervisor/Foreman should comply with the safety rules and regulation and safety policies in their area He should ensure that his subordinates are fully conversant with the safety procedures applicable to their work activity. He should conduct weekly Tool-box talks. He should ensure that all the employees in his work area are following their duties in the H.S.E Management system. He should ensure all the welfare arrangements are as per the law. Before repairing or adjusting any equipment, he should take an authorized permission. He should inform the authorized person for services of any equipments or vehicles used in construction site. He should arrange the man power as per the rotation base system. He should always be aware about the total man power and where they are working. He should be prepared to face any sort of emergency in the construction site. He should attend the H.S.E Training programs and enforce the H.S.E Requirements on the charge hand and workers. He should always raise suggestions to improve his working environment and make it as safe as possible. He should implement proper signboards where ever needed. He should enforce proper man lifting methods on his workers. He should ensure that the workers are using the right tools and equipments for the job and make sure that they are used in a safe manner. He should give only genuine and confident instructions to the workers wor kers and should not take chances. Set a personal example.

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1.6 Subcontractors All subcontractors will be expected to operate to the same performance and safety standards as those attained by the Company when in its' employ.

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Subcontractors employing employing more than five persons will provide a copy c opy of their Safety Policy for vetting and approval by the Safety Manager.

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In all cases, sub-contractors will also agree to comply with the requirements of the Company safety policy.

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The Company will, when employing subcontractors, integrate safety policies and procedures to ensure safe working.

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The Company will ensure by an active vetting procedure that all subcontractors abide by current legislation requirements in particular those relating to safety and training.

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The Company's purchasing documentation documentation will ensure that prospective Subcontractors will provide the following:-

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Details of company. Nature of business. Details of Health & Safety Policy including details and qualifications of Safety Advisor.

Identify special hazards associated with your business operations and how you deal with them. Supply the following information where relevant:1. Project Specific safety plan 2. Project Specific assessment 3. Project Specific statement Procedure for incorporating the above into your organization, details of health and safety training of both your supervisors/managers supervisors/managers and operatives. Details of the vetting procedure you employ for ensuring that any work you sublet is undertaken in a safe manner and in accordance with current legislation.

 Prior to a contract being let to a subcontractor, a meeting will be convened for the purpose of agreeing a site specific safety plan including detailed method statements, which will form part of the sub-contract . 1.7 Visitors & Contractors y

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All visitors and contractors must report to the main reception / Security Point. Any contractor carrying out work at the premises may be required to provide the following details to the safety officer in advance of the work commencing: 

Health and Safety Policy Risk Assessments

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Chemical Safety Assessments

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Liability Insurance Cover.

Contractors carrying out electrical, gas or hot works will be issued with a permit to work before commencing work. A permit to work will also be required for persons working at height or in confined spaces. All contractors working for the company are required r equired to comply and with all other written safety instructions.

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1.8 Common Responsibility for Safety EUROGULF EUROGULF CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION, believe that Safety is a common responsibility of the Management, supervisory staff and employees of any company. company. Management has to ensure that the equipment provided and facilities facilities installed are maintained in a safe condition condition and safe operating procedures are followed. Supervisors must be vigilant ensuring that operations are carried out safely and unnecessary risks are not involved. Safety therefore can be defined as a line management responsibility. responsibility. A system must exist in the organization where responsible persons are held accountable for the safe performance of the unit under their control/supervision.

1.9 Management Responsibility, in promoting safety with workers EGC, personnel will assist in stimulating safety awareness by: a. b. c.

Visits to work sites to bring to the attention of staff unsafe acts/unsafe conditions and to recommend remedial action. Directing investigation investigation in case of accident, injury, damage to property etc, reporting of such incidents helps in analysing what went wrong and enables steps to be taken to prevent a recurre nce. Monitoring /reviewing accident records.

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The company will provide the necessary firefighting equipment in accordance with the requirements of the local Fire Authority. It is the policy of the Company to over rather than under provide such facilities. facilities. All employees are required to familiarise themselves themselves with the fire drill before commencing work. Exercises will be arranged at regular intervals. Supervisor must ensure the adequate fire precaution are taken while carrying out their activities, especially, where these activities involve involve hot work, example: - Burning, welding, grinding, or the use of other naked flame. Existing firefighting equipment will be inspected by a supervisor appointed by the safety officer on a weekly basis and by the external contract engineers on an annual basis. Alarms will be tested weekly.

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Firefighting equipment will be inspected and a certificate issued by a competent authority on an annual basis. Fire exits must be kept clear at all times. No fire door to or from an occupied room may be locked. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. No doors are to be wedged or propped pr opped open in any way. All personnel per sonnel will be trained by their safety supervisor in the safe use of firefighting equipment. You should know which extinguishers are available a vailable in your immediate place of work. In particular you should ensure that combustible materials do not accumulate around your place of work.

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Flammable materials must never be exposed to hot surfaces or direct heat sources.

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In the event of a gas leak switch off all equipment and evacuate the premises immediate.

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Contact the Emergency Services immediately.

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In the event of a fire the premises should be evacuated immediately following the information provided on the fire notices. Fire extinguishers should only be removed

In Case electricity is the ignition source of fire - Avoid the following below

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By overloading outlets.

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Faulty installation of wiring (Loose connections).

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Damaged wire or cable's insulation.

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Electrical malfunction of motors.

Care should be taken when you using any type of open flames. Open flames include portable torches, cigarettes, lighters, matches, space heaters etc

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No personnel must not interfere with or work on any of Eurogulf or other e lectrical installation or equipment without written consent. All electrical installation and equipment must conform to local Authority regulation. Ensure that all electrical equipment you use is in good order. A competent qualified electrician must only carry o ut repair or installation of any electrical equipment.

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The electrical supply to powered hand tools must not exceed 110 volts.

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No temporary electrical supply shall be installed or modified without the prior approval.

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All temporary cable shale be, wherever possible raised, above the ground. Portable lighting shall have the lamb protected by cages. All cable shall be in good contrition, any joints in the cable be made with appropriate joining system. Do not use any electrical equipment that does not appear to be in good order but report repor t it to your supervisor without delay. Changes to the electrical system (including new plugs) should only be undertaken by competent persons who have been trained and all works required should be reported to the safety officer. Work on 3 phase electrical systems or live plant must never be undertaken by unqualified personnel and live working requires a specific risk assessment to be undertaken.

General Safety Requirements for Electrical Systems Switch off all electrical equipment after use. Do not overload sockets.  Do not allow wires to project into the walkways where they present a tripping hazard.  Use a residual circuit breaker when operating a portable hand tool. Check for defective cables, plugs and sockets Use the correct fuses. Switch off before making repairs or adjustments. Keep all electric equipment dry and clean. All power tools must be color coded. All DB¶s and junction boxes must be covered and protected and weather proof. Electrician to be provided with appliance suitable fire extinguishers for use on electrical apparatus and in working orders. The works carried out with live cables to be provided electrical danger sign and pr ohibited unauthorized person. 

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Weekly Electrical Installation Inspection

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Weekly Power Tools Checklist

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Safety officer

All working area, Store

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4.0 First Aid y

The company will provide first aid facility in accordance with the requirements current curr ent National standards.

y

The nominated first aiders will be published on the notice board. boar d.

y

If you suffer an injury, however slight, report it to your manager and a nd the nominated first aider at once.

y

y

y

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The injury must be entered in the accident book and you will be required to provide a full explanation of the events surrounding the accident. If a serious accident occurs the first aider should be contacted at once. The first aider will arrange for an ambulance to be summoned immediately. If chemicals come into contact with your skin or eyes or if they are swallowed or inhaled then seek immediate first aid. Your supervisor will have access to the company assessments within this manual which provide detailed advice on the measures to be taken to counteract the effects of each chemical used by the company.

4.1Duties of First Aider y

y

You respond at any first aid emergencies within the limits of your training. Arrange without delay medical assistance unless injury is so minor it can be handled ha ndled without professional attention.

y

Report any first aid supplies needed to the Person in Charge of the Fir st Aid Station.

y

Check on condition of first aid station regularly.

y

Inspect first aid station kits every 3 months. mon ths.

y

Record all first aid case The records should be including following information:     

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date, time and place of incident name and job of the injured or ill person pers on details of the injury, illness and what first aid was given what happened to the person immediately afterwards (for example went home, went back to work, went to hospital) name and signature of the first aider or person dealing with the incident

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5.0 Trainings Safety should be one of the subjects included while while training the staff on the job or in organised courses. The objective of training is to demonstrate demonstrate to the personnel how to do their jobs without without accidents. The supervisors and operatives should be introduced to the specific hazards of their job and should be fully aware of all safety precautions to ensure that their activities do not endanger personnel, property or the environment. environment. All employees must must be trained in basic fire fire fighting procedures and know how to use fire extinguishers. The supervisors in particular should be trained to identify unsafe conditions/acts and must be motivated as well as authorised to correct any hazardous situations they find. The supervisors must be encouraged to give on the spot instructions to the operatives whenever they witness unsafe conditions or acts. General induction training will be provided for all new members of staff.

y

Additional training will be provided for nominated members of staff as required.

y

y

The planning of training in health safety is the responsibility of the safety officer.

y

Documented training records will be maintained. If any member of staff feels that he/she could benefit from specific safety training in addition to that which has been assessed as relevant by the Company then they should approach their supervisor.

y

Details of all training program are added in HEALTH and SAFETY TRAINING REGISTER. REGISTER.

6.0 Cleanliness Good housekeeping in all areas is an essential feature of safety and the prevention of accidents. Staff working in all areas must have regard to the following:y

Ensure that loose and worn flooring is reported to your supervisor.

y

Ensure all entrances, corridors, walkways and exit doors are kept clear of obstructions at all times.

y

Close all cabinets, cupboards and drawers after use.

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Never overload shelving or store heavy items above head height except on load bearing purpose built racking. Never leave a lit cigarette unattended in the designated smoking area.

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Clear away immediately any dangerous substance or spillage. Dangerous substances are marked and are defined as toxic, harmful, irritant, flammable or oxidizing. Dust and fumes should not be inhaled. If dust or fumes are produced by any activity then cease the task immediately until protective measures have been put into place. Equipment must not be left where it can be a tripping hazard Type of Inspection

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House Keeping Checklist

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Safety officer

All working area

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Monthly Construction Equipment Checklist

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Safety officer

All working area

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Weekly inspection Checklist -Store

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Safety Officer

Store

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7.0 Manual Handling Lifting and moving a load by hand is the biggest cause of injury in the work place. Lifting should be carried out in accordance with the following guidelines: y

If a load is awkward or beyond your capability you must get help.

y

Check all packaging and articles for sharp shar p edges and projections before lifting.

y

Ensure that there are no obstructions in your path before lifting any an y article.

y

Ensure that you can see around a load when lifting it.

y

Ensure that there is adequate room to put down a load when you have moved it.

y

When lifting stand close to the load with your feet slightly apart. Keep your chin in, bend your knees and keep your back straight at all times. Straighten your knees using your thigh muscles. Always lift in stages (e.g. floor to knee, knee to carrying position).

y

Always use your entire body weight in a controlled manner when pushing a load.

Heavy goods are to be lifted in accordance with the Company assessments for manual handling. Do not use lifting equipment unless you have been specifically authorized. 1. Ensure that you know your physical limitations and the approximate app roximate weight of materials. 2. The use of power equipment or mechanical lifting devices should be considered and employed where practical. 3. Obtain assistance in lifting heavy objects.

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4. Ensure a good grip before lifting l ifting and employ proper lifting technique. 5. Avoid reaching out. 6. Pipes, conduit, reinforcing rods and other conductive materials should not be carried on the shoulder near exposed live electrical equipment or conductors. 7. Be aware of hazardous and unsafe conditions.

Using the following personal protective equipment prevents needless injuries when manually moving materials: Hand and forearm protection, such as gloves, for loads with sharp or rough edges. y

y

Eye protection.

y

Steel-toed safety shoes or boots.

y

Metal, fiber, or plastic metatarsal guards to protect the instep area from impact or compression.

7.0 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health y

It is the Company's policy to protect its staff, personnel and visitors to its site and premises from the possible hazards hazar ds associated with any substances that may legitimately be used therein.

y

Certain substances used within our operations can p resent a potential hazard to persons using them if suitable precautions are not adopted. A register of all chemicals and hazardous substances on Company sites sites is held and kept up to date by the Safety Officer.

y

y

The law requires the company to control the use, disposal and transportation of all hazardous materials. A formal assessment has been carried out of all materials used by the company and this is available on site a t all times for reference purposes.

y

Employees are not permitted to purchase or to bring to work substances which are not included on the chemical safety register.

y

If a formal assessment has not been made then that product may not be brought on to site.

y

Disposal of chemical products must must only be carried out on the direct instruction of the safety officer.

y

It is a strict requirement of the company that when any person handles a chemical they never mix it with any other chemical product.

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Health and Safety Manual Issued By: EGC HSE Dept The mixing of chemicals can lead

y

to harmful chemicals being formed inadvertently. y

MSDS should provide for all chemicals and flammable f lammable materials.

y

COSHH Assessments Assessments should be done by safety officer.

y

You can prevent or reduce workers¶ exposure to hazardous substances by:        

finding out what the health hazards are deciding how to prevent harm to health providing control measures to reduce harm to health making sure they are used keeping all control measures in good working order providing information, instruction and training for employees and others providing monitoring and health surveillance in appropriate cases; planning for emergencies

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All facility

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8.0 Protective Clothing y

Where protective clothing is provided it must be worn. It is a strict legal offence for an employee to abuse or disregard safety equipment.

y

You are obliged to use all personal protective pr otective equipment which has been provided following a detailed assessment.

y

One of the major causes of injury in the work place is a cu t to the hand.

y

Personal protective clothing clothing in the form of gloves is a significant method of protection from such injuries.

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Gloves should always be worn when handling sharp items and when moving loads.

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Who fail to wear the equipment will be subject to disciplinary action. Safety Shoes It is recommended that approved safety shoes be worn to protect your feet.

Hard Hats Hard hats shall be worn in all designated areas and construction areas. Visitors are included in this requirement.

Eye Protection Proper eye protection must be worn when the nature of the operation presents a potential eye or face injury. Examples of these hazards include: Flying objects, dust, hot or splashing metals, harmful rays, caustics or acids.

Gloves Appropriate gloves and aprons shall be worn when handling hazardous chemicals and abrasive materials. Gloves should be replaced when the signs of wear are apparent.

Respiratory Equipment Approved respiratory equipment shall be worn when the worker is exposed to toxic chemicals or dusts, spray painting, or other inhalation hazards.

Jewelry the wearing of rings or other jewelry is not recommended recommended on the job, particularly if working around moving or rotating parts

9.0 Visual Display Screen Equipment y

y

All Company employees working at computer workstations are advised of the potential hazards of the equipment from prolonged use at the time of induction and ways of controlling he risk. Regular assessments are undertaken by the Safety Manager on every user in accordance with the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992.

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10.0 Tools and Machineries

y

Only trained personnel may use machinery provided in the work place.

y

If you have not received training then under no circumstances should you attempt to operate it.

y

Prior to authorization being given to operate machinery an assessment of your competence will be carried out.

y

y

If at any stage whilst using any item of machinery you begin to feel unwell you must stop what you are doing, isolate the plant concerned via the remote electrical supply switch and report to your supervisor. Never talk to another member of staff when you are operating machinery. Do not approach o r distract any other employee operating machinery.

y

Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance.

y

Use the right tool for the job.

y

Examine each tool for damage before use and do not use da maged tools.

y

Operate tools according to the manufacturers¶ instructions.

y

Provide and use properly pro perly the right personal protective pr otective equipment.

y

Remove all damaged portable electric tools from use and tag them: ³Do Not Use.´

10.1 Guarding y

y

y

It is not only dangerous but also illegal to remove a guard from a machine unless you need to clean or repair it. Only trained personnel may clean or repair items of plant which requir e guarding to be removed. Equipment which is to be cleaned must be isolated electrically. The electrical supply should be locked out and a notice should be fixed to the switch point advising that re-connection of the supply can be hazardous.

If any part of the equipment you are using is unguarded you should stop work immediately, isolate the plant concerned, and report the matter to the safety officer without delay. Tools and Machineries Doc

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Weekly Tools And Machinery Inspection

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11.0 Risk Assessments y

y

The company has produced detailed written risk assessments for all members of staff. All staff are required to read the This Corporation risk assessments and abide by their requirements at all times.

IF AT ANY TIME YOU Y OU ARE CONCERNED BY ANY ASPECT OF SAFETY IN THE WORK PLACE THEN STOP WORK AND A ND MAKE IMMEDIATE CONTACT WITH THE SAFETY OFFICER. IF YOU CANNOT CONTACT THE SAFETY OFFICER THEN MAKE CONTACT WITH YOUR SUPERVISOR.

12.0 Isolation Procedure For Safe System Of Work y

Isolation procedure is applied to all unexpected site activities, the potential to cause injury to a person and damage the property.

y

For implementing the isolation procedure proper tag system should be provide. Warning signs or tags are not providing positive protection therefore it is essential that equipment e quipment should be physically locked and tagged.

y

In case of scaffoldings, the competent scaffolding supervisor should provide proper tags.

13.0 Permit To Work System A permit to work system is a formal safety control system designed to prevent accidents including injur y to employees, contractors and third parties as well as to property. The permit sets out the work to be done and the precautions to be taken. Procedure y

The permit must be completed by the designated safety officer, following discussion and liaison with the person or contractor responsible for the task.

y

Where a specific permit is issued it is still necessary to issue a general permit to work.

y

Only persons competent to carry out work should be issued with a permit.

y

All persons affected either directly or indirectly by the permit must be advised in advance of the works commencing.

y

A permit is issued for a designated person only and cannot be passed from one person to another.

Where two permits are issued the parties responsible must liaise with one another. This Corporation managers and staff must not no t permit any contractor to undertake work without evidence of the specific permit to work. If in doubt contact the Safety officer. y

14.0 New Employee orientation Program In order to adhere to the Company safety policy it is the intention of This Corporation that on their first day of employment all employees (whether short term or permanent staff) will be advised of their general terms and conditions of employment and of

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Health and Safety Manual Issued By: EGC HSE Dept the basic safety standards within the business. Additional specific specific training will be provided as and when required depending on the duties of each individual.

Recording y

Training will be recorded using the induction training form.

y

Employees will be required to sign to accept that the defined training has been provided.

Person Responsible y

The site safety officer will appoint a deputy who will be responsible for carrying out safety induction training. This person will be the site-training officer for health and safety.

y

The site-training officer must review the training of permanent new employees after a period of one month to determine what additional training and what re-training may be required.

y

During all induction training the new employee must be given an opportunity to ask questions to clarify any point of the health and safety arrangements and employees should be encouraged to do so before signing to agree that training has been provided.

15.0 Storage of Materials Stacking materials can be dangerous if workers do not follow safety guidelines. Falling materials and collapsing loads can crush or pin workers, causing injuries or death. To help prevent injuries when stacking materials, workers must do the following:

y

y

Remove all nails from used lumber before stacking;

y

Stack and level lumber on solidly supported bracing;

y

Ensure that stacks are stable and self-supporting;

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Stack lumbers no more than 16 feet high if it is handled manually, and no more than 20 feet if using a forklift;

Do not store pipes and bars in racks that face main aisles to avoid creating cr eating a hazard to passersby when removing supplies; Stack bags and bundles in interlocking rows to keep them secure; and

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y y

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Stack bagged material by stepping back the layers and cross-keying the bags at least every ten layers (to remove bags from the stack, start from the top row first). Band boxed materials or secure them with cross-ties or Shrink plastic fiber Stack drums, barrels, and kegs symmetrically; Block the bottom tiers of drums, barrels, and kegs to keep them from rolling if stored on their sides; Place planks, sheets of plywood , or pallets between each tier of drums, barrels, and kegs to make firm, flat, stacking surface when stacking on end; Chock the bottom tier of drums, barrels, and kegs on each side to prevent shifting in either direction when stacking two or more tiers high; and

Stack and block poles as well as structural steel, bar stock, and other cylindrical materials to prevent spreading or tilting unless they are in racks

16.0 Accident and Incident Emergencies Policy Statement EURO GULF CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION L.L.C. requires all employees to immediately report to their supervisor all accidents and incidents that result in injury or property proper ty damage, and all near misses with the potential for serious injury or property damage. Supervisors will report the accident promptly to management. Each incident will be analyzed to determine causes and contributing factors and the analysis will be used to reduce or eliminate the risk of further incident.

Definitions An Accident is defined as an unplanned event that causes harm to people or damage to property. Accidents are categorized as one of the following: 

Lost Time Injury (LTI) refers to any injury that prevents a worker from coming to work on the day following

the day of the injury. 

Medical Aid refers to any injury not severe enough to warrant more than the day of injury off, but where

medical treatment by a doctor is given.  

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First Aid refers only to injuries that can be treated on the job without any days lost. An Incident is defined as property damage but with no injury to workers.

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A Near Miss is a

situation in which no injury or damage occurred but might have if conditions had been slightly different. 

Occupational Illness is defined as a condition rresulting esulting from a worker¶s exposure to chemical, biological or

physical agents in the workplace to the extent that the health of the worker is impaired. 

Critical Injury is defined as an injury of a serious nature that:

a) b) c) d) e) f) g)

Places life in jeopardy; Produces unconsciousness; Results in substantial loss of blood; Involves the fracture of a leg or arm but not a finger or toe; Involves the amputation of a leg, arm, hand or foot but not a finger or toe; Consists of burns to a major portion of the body; or Causes the loss of sight to an eye.

Senior management will initiate an investigation of all y

critical injuries

y

lost-time injuries

y

medical aid accidents

y

occupational illnesses

y

any workers fall-arrested by a harness or safety belt

y

Property damage exceeding 500 Dhr.

Safety Officer must investigate all accidents and incidents that involve workers. This includes completing the Accident Investigation Investigation Report, taking statements from witnesses and collecting any other pertinent information and ensuring the injured worker has received r eceived the necessary medical assistance. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all accident reports are transmitted to the Health and Safety Department as described below. If a worker sustaining a First Aid later seeks medical aid, a id, the supervisor must advise the Health and Safety Department and have the treating practitioner complete a Functional Abilities Form. If we are not the Constructor, report the accident to the Constructor through their Safety Coordinator or Project Manager. The supervisor should contact the injured worker as frequently as the injury deems, or at least once a week. If you require assistance, contact the Health and Safety Department.

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Procedure: y

The employee reports a work related accident

y

Administer Administer first aid as required requir ed

y

Arrange for transportation for injured employee to medical treatment if required

y

Ensure Return to Work package accompanies worker

y

Eliminate the hazard if possible or guard the accident scene if worker is critically injured

y

y

y

Investigate Investigate the cause of the accident and report findings in the Accident/Incident Accident/Incident Report form. Ensure all areas of the form are completed. Send copy of the form to Health and Safety Department Report all accidents/incidents as follows:  Lost Time Injuries  Medical Aid  First Aid Incidents and Near Misses 

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Type of Inspection / Document Incident Or Near Miss Miss Report Accident/Incident Investigation Report Corrective Action Report

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Safety Officer

All Facility

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Safety Advisor

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Accident/Incident Reporting Communication Chart

MD

HSE Committee 6

MR

General Manager

EGC Personnel Operational Manager

1

Immediate Superior 2

Dep. / Site Manger

4

3

Safety Officer Safety Advisor

5

1. Accident Or Incident identification to Immediate Superior 2. Reporting to Dep./Site Manger and Safety Officer 3. Safety officer prepare Accident / Incident Report to Dep ./Site Manager and Safety Advisor 4. Site Manger Reporting to Operational Manager 5. Safety Advisor Reporting to General manager, MR and Operational Manager 6. GM and MR reporting to MD

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17.0 In case Of Fire Incident In case Of Small Fire y

To put out the fire, seek the help of trained fire marshal available at site.

y

OR operate appropriate fire extinguisher, if you are well versed with it.

y

Inform the supervisor or safety officer.

y

Stop the activities till the area cleared.

y

Call Emergency control room /Dubai civil defense/ Police

y

State the exact location.

y

Evacuate the area with shouting µF I R E¶.

y

Inform safety officer / supervisor.

In case Of Big Fire

y

y

Assemble at assembly point Designated person will carry out head counting and follow his instruction.

Wait till getting all clear signals. Accident Returns The Safety Manager will submit accident returns r eturns to the Top Management at six monthly intervals giving the following information: Sites where accidents have occurred.  The number of accidents on such sites.  How many were own labor.  How many were sub-contract.  How many were over three days duration.  How many were under three days duration.  The causation factors.  The resultant injuries.  The total number of accidents for the Company.  The average number of accidents per site

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All the health and safety data will be assessed to produce the Accident/Incident frequency on which the Company can analyze the performance of the whole of the company and individual worksites to ensure that a trend is not established which undermines the intent of the Health and Safety Policy.

18.0 Social policy y

y

The Company applies the requirements of the Social Accountability (SA 8000) in the course of every operation. A copy of Euro gulf¶s Social Policy Pol icy is attached with this document.

19.0 Equipment Hire Policy Statement In line with the Company¶s preferred suppliers¶ list (BS EN ISO 9001 1994). The Company hires equipment y

from established and reputable companies belonging to the Plant Hirers Association and who the Company knows can offer a quality service on the hire of modern, safe, equipment and maintain this level of service whilst the equipment is on hire. Through this action the Company can offer a service which will limit accidents and lost time. All equipment hired shall be: y

Inspected prior to leaving the hire company and a certificate of inspection be attached to the equipment. This applies in particular to hire of electrical equipment.

y

Inspected by personnel on arrival at site and at weekly intervals thereafter.

y

Well maintained by the hire company with due regard to Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.

y

Supplied with 12 monthly examination certificates if lifting equipment.

y

Supplied with the necessary training for the operatives who shall use the equipment.

y

Use for the purpose for which it is hired.

y

Inspected weekly by the hirer and returned in good condition.

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20.0 Work Practice and Safe System of Work PDCA System of Work

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21.0 Smoking Smoking is not permitted at the yard and work sites except in places set aside for the purpose.

21.0 Alcohol/Drugs The use of alcohol and drugs in the company premises and sites is strictly prohibited. Any person found under the influence of alcohol/drugs will be expelled expelled from the work site. Anyone using, possessing, possessing, selling, distributing distributing or concealing prohibited substances substances while in EUROGULF CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION, premises will be immediately discharged.

22.0 Traffic Rules The vehicles must be driven by persons holding valid U.A.E driving licenses and should not exceed 15 km/h speed when moving within the installation/depot. installation/depot. The drivers must strictly observe all roads signs e.g. No. Parking, No. Entry, Stop Stop engine, etc.

23.0 SCAFFOLDING, LADDERS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT 23.01 Scaffolding Scaffolding must be properly properly designed and should should be erected under expert expert supervision. The base of vertical supports must rest on firm and level footing and entire structure must be stable in gusty winds. The working platform platform on the scaffolding must be as close to the working surface as practically possible and a proper guardrail must be provided around it.

23.02 Ladders The materials used for constructing the ladders must be sound and of adequate strength. They should not be used if cross stays or rungs are missing or defective or if the uprights have any faults. Missing of defective members members should be replaced by new ones of same design and quality as the original. The centre of long ladders should be braced to prevent undue swinging. The top end of ladders should be provided with a handhold at least 1m above the highest rung.

23.03 Lifting & Transporting Equipment The rated capacity of lifting and transporting transporting appliances must must be clearly marked on them. The rated capacity of of the appliance should not be exceeded at any time. The appliances in regular use must be properly maintained and should be inspected weekly. weekly. When the appliances appliances are not used regularly they must must be checked and inspected inspected before use.

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Cranes & Forklifts shall be inspected and certified in every six months. All types of lifting cables, slings, chains, hooks, clamps and shackles shall be inspected and certified prior to use. The Safety Officer as well as the appointed quality consultant shall arrange for the inspection & re-certification of these items in every every six months. months. In addition to this, the operators operators shall visually visually check the the condition of lifting lifting instruments daily before use.

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