Custom HSE Handbook Guide Safety Signal for all Ms Al Ali Engineering Co. WLL Projects

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Al Ali Engineering Co. W.L.L P.O. Box No:82614, Doha, Qatar

Phone: +974-4431533, Fax: +974-44438576

www.alaliengineering.net

Email: [email protected]

Team behind the book...

Stop: Observe & Identify the Hazards.

Find out the control measures.

Proceed: Work safely with discipline

& continuous monitoring to achieve

production with quality and without

accidents and lose.

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Employee’s Declaration

I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ hereby declare that I

have read the Al Ali Engineering Co. W.L.L ‘Safety Signal Hand-

book and I further agree that I am devoted to ensure my own

safety, and my coworkers safety while to protect the core values

“Safety, Quality & Productivity”.

Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Emp# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Designation: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Stop: Observe & Identify the Hazards & Risk

1. Smoking in non-designated areas.

2. Not paying close attention to what you are doing.

3. Over confidence.

4. Negligence.

5. Risk Taking.

6. Being afraid to ask questions.

7. Operating mobile plants & Equipment without training & authoriza-

tion.

8. Ignoring caution signage & barricades.

9. Misbehaving/Bullying with colleagues.

10. Horseplay.

11. Throwing materials/waste in undesignated areas.

12. Eating, sleeping and resting in undesignated areas.

13. Entering the site without “Site HSE Induction”.

Think: Find out the control measures

1. Smoke only in designated areas.

2. Do not eat, sleep/rest in undesignated areas.

3. Be careful & Stay Focused.

4. Lookout for potential hazards & report to immediate supervisor &

HSE Officer.

5. Take good care of your PPE & Tools.

6. Take responsibility for your own safety & others safety.

7. Do not operate any plants & equipment unless you are trained and

authorized.

8. Be informed from Signage & Barricades and stay safe from haz-

ards.

9. Don’t hesitate to ask doubts regarding the task assigned to you.

10. Keep your work area (office/site) & accommodation clean and free

from combustible materials.

Proceed: Work Safely

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21. WORKING HABITS & ATTITUDES Refer: QCS: Section 11, Part 1.6.3

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Table of Contents 1. Access & Egress 4

2. Housekeeping & Material Stacking 6

3. Electrical Safety 8

4. Fire Safety 10

5. Hot works 12

6. Permit To Work 14

7. Excavation Works 16

8. Plant & Equipment 18

9. Lifting Operations 20

10. Work at Height 22

11. Scaffolds 24

12. Mobile Scaffolds 26

13. Working on Ladders 28

14. Portable Electrical Tools & Equipment 30

15. Use of Hand Tools 32

16. Manual Handling 34

17. Demolition Works 36

18. Confined Space 38

19. Environmental Safety 40

20. CoSHH 42

21. Working Habits & Attitudes 44

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1. ACCESS & EGRESS Refer: QCS: Section 01, Part 10, 10.1.2

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1. High temperature and humidity.

2. Direct sun exposure.

3. No ventilation / No breeze or wind.

4. Low water intake.

5. Heavy physical labor.

6. Inappropriate clothing.

7. Lone working.

8. Previous medical history.


1. Plan the work schedule to minimize the heat exposure.

2. Continuously monitor the ‘Heat Index’ (Temperature &

Humidity).

3. All supervisors are instructed to closely monitor their operatives

for any symptoms of heat stress or other illness.

4. All supervisors are instructed to assign new operatives in shaded

area and follow acclimatization (Human body getting adapted to

heat exposure) process before putting them in hot work condition.

5. Provide cool drinking water & electrolytes depending upon the

weather and requirements.

6. Follow Qatar Labor Law & MoL Decree regarding ‘Summer Work-

ing Hours’

7. Provide shaded areas (temporary shelters) for workers with ade-

quate cool drinking water & ventilation.

8. Wear light coloured appropriate clothing.


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21. HEAT STRESS Refer: QCS: Section 11, Part 1.2.1.8

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1. Falls from height caused by inadequate or unsafe ac-

cess to places of work or unsafe working platforms.

2. Contact with moving vehicles caused by non-separation

of people and vehicles.

3. Struck by moving plant or machinery; inadequate visibility, height,

clearance, width for moving and maneuvering plant and machin-

ery.

4. Struck by falling objects; lifting, lowering, slewing, slinging of loads

in confined space.

5. Hazards of working in confined spaces caused by poor access.


1. Access to and egress from a work area located above or

below ground level shall be by stairs, runway, ramp or

ladder.

2. Adequate illumination should be provided.

3. Ensure high standard of housekeeping always.

4. Leading edges should be secured with rigid/hard handrails.

5. Areas of access and egress shall be kept clear of obstructions.

6. A protective cover suitable to protect passengers from falling ob-

jects, if any.

7. All Emergency Exits should be free from any obstructions.

8. Segregate pedestrian way.

9. Assign flagman for traffic management.

10. Provide control measures like “convex mirrors” or assign banks-

men in blind spots.

11. Provide safety as well as traffic signage as required.


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2. HOUSEKEEPING & MATERIAL STACKING

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1. Short term & long term Health issues.

2. Unaware about the hazardous effects of substances.

3. Dust/Fume laden air can cause lung diseases.

4. Metal working fluids can cause dermatitis and asthma.

5. Prolonged contact with wet cement in construction can lead to chemical

burns and/or dermatitis.

6. Skin contact with solvents/thinners/paints can cause dermati-

tis.


1. Provide safe access & egress.

2. Ensure good housekeeping.

3. Maintain a register for all hazardous materials on the site.

4. Store the hazardous materials in designated CoSHH storage area with

adequate, ventilation, illumination, Spill control, Fire Prevention & Fire-

fighting arrangements.

5. Store Toxic/hazardous substances correctly tagged/labelled and secured

with appropriate signage.

6. Collect, Record & Refer the MSDS of all substances before use.

7. People should be trained to use, handle & transport the hazardous mate-

rials.

8. Provide appropriate spill and disposal spill kit.

9. Use appropriate PPE’s while handling/using the hazardous materials.

10. In case of contact with chemicals and other hazardous substances, im-

mediately wash your skin/eyes with plenty of flowing cold

water. For any sustained irritations consult the n.


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20. CoSHH Refer: QCS: Section 01, Part 10.7.3

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1. Poor housekeeping causes slips, trips & falls.

2. Fire due to accumulated combustible materials.

3. Poor housekeeping obstructs access/egress and emer-

gency exits.

4. Damage to property due to improper stacking/storage of

materials in improper places.

5. Poor housekeeping can attract vermin/reptiles.

6. Poor housekeeping spread diseases.

7. Environmental hazard.

8. Nails and other protruding materials.

9. Accumulation of large amount of combustible materials.


1. Keep all Access/Egress & Emergency exits

clear always.

2. Ensure housekeeping in work areas before, during & after

the activities.

3. Materials, Tools/Equipment should be stacked properly in

their designated areas.

4. Develop and follow a housekeeping routine.

5. Remove all nails & hazardous materials; Reuse/Recycle.

6. Keep all walkways/pedestrian ways clean, clear & free

from obstructions and flammable/combustible materials.


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3. ELECTRICAL SAFETY Refer: QCS: Section 01, Part 10.5.4

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1. Poor housekeeping.

2. Diseases/vermin/rodents spread due to food waste ac-

cumulation.

3. Hazardous chemical/metal/cement wastes.

4. Oil Spillage.

5. Noise.

6. Dust from different type of activities.

7. Hazardous fumes from different (painting/floor preparation/welding)

8. Air pollution.

9. Wastage of Energy/Fuel, Water and other resources.


1. Ensure high level of housekeeping in office & site premis-

es.

2. Food waste materials should be collected and disposed

appropriately.

3. All Chemicals should be stored in designated COSHH areas with

necessary precautions.

4. Fuels should be stored in designated areas with fire prevention/

fighting arrangements.

5. Dip trays, bund walls & spillage kits to be used to control oil/

chemical spillage.

6. Use appropriate controlling measures to control dust, fumes &

noise.

7. Switch off the lights, Air conditioners, compressors, generators and

other electrical & fuel operated tools/equipment when not in use to

save the energy/fuel & prevent any accidents.

8. Provide exclusion zone for high noise/dust areas to limit the expo-

sure.


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19. ENVIORNMENTAL SAFETY Refer: QCS: Section 01, Part 10.9.6

QCS: Section 01, Part 10.5.3(11)

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Stop: Observe & Identify the Hazards & Risk.

1. Electrocution, Burns.

2. Exposed electrical cables/Damaged insulation.

3. Damaged electrical tools/equipment.

4. Substandard electrical connections & sockets.

5. Improper grounding.

6. Using cables/tools/equipment without inspection & tagging.

7. Over loading.

8. Wear & tear from, mobile plants. Etc., due to poor cable manage-

ment.

9. Wet conditions/Overhead power lines.

10. Working on live electricity/Energized Panels.(Accidental energiza-

tion/Accidental release of energy)

11. Using PPE & tools which not electrically insulated.


1. All Electrical connections should be provided by quali-

fied competent Electricians.

2. All Electrical cables, tools, equipment, distribution boards should be

inspected & tagged periodically.

3. All damaged tools & equipment should be serviced & maintained in

good condition.

4. Ensure all electrical cables are having double insulation.

5. Ensure all Electrical tools, equipment, generators & distribution

boards are earthed/grounded properly.

6. Ensure all electrical cables & sockets are meeting industry/

construction standard.

7. Do not operate mobile plants close to live electrical lines/overhead

lines.

8. Ensure good cable management.


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4. FIRE SAFETY Refer: QCS: Section 01, Part 10.7.1

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1. Presence of toxic gases.

2. Oxygen Deficiency or Oxygen enrichment as a result of chem-

ical or biological activities.

3. Presence of flammable gases and explosive atmosphere.

4. Presence of hazardous (Residual) liquids & other solid forms (chemical

dust).

5. Presence of pyrophoric materials.

6. Excessive heat.

7. Accidental release of chemicals, fuels, water through installed utilities.

8. Presence of reptiles/vermin.

9. Smoke, heat & dust generated due to activities conducted in the confined

space.


1. Follow Permit-to-work procedure

2. Provide safe Access and egress

3. Only Competent, trained operatives should be assigned to the tasks in-

side confined spaces.

4. Ensure full time competent supervision.

5. Assign full time trained ‘Hole watcher-Confined space entry attendant’.

6. Continuous Testing and monitoring of the atmosphere: Identify the oxy-

gen level and presence of toxic/flammable gases by conducting ‘Gas

Test’ Using Portable Gas Tester.

7. Provide Gas purging if necessary.

8. Ensure full time air circulation with engineering control measures like

‘Local Exhaust Ventilation.

9. Conduct a thorough inspection & remove all hazardous residues.

10. Ensure all mechanical, electrical and process (chemical) utilities are iso-

lated.

11. Do not take internal combustion engines into the confined spaces.

12. Provide Respiratory protective equipment.

13. Ensure a good communication between ‘Hole watcher’ and the entrants.

14. Emergency Rescue Plan should be in place.

15. All the entrants should wear full body rescue harness.


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18. CONFINED SPACE Refer: QCS: Section 01, Part 10.5.7

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1. Electrocution, Burns.

2. Exposed electrical cables/Damaged insulation.

3. Damaged electrical tools/equipment.

4. Substandard electrical connections & sockets.

5. Improper grounding.

6. Using cables/tools/equipment without inspection & tagging.

7. Over loading.

8. Wear & tear from, mobile plants. Etc., due to poor cable man-agement.

9. Wet conditions/Overhead power lines.

10. Working on live electricity/Energized Panels. (Accidental ener-gization/Accidental release of energy)

11. Using PPE & tools which not electrically insulated.


1. All Electrical connections should be provided by

qualified competent Electricians.

2. All Electrical cables, tools, equipment, distribution boards should

be inspected & tagged periodically.

3. All damaged tools & equipment should be serviced & maintained

in good condition.

4. Ensure all electrical cables are having double insulation.

5. Ensure all Electrical tools, equipment, generators & distribution

boards are earthed/grounded properly.

6. Ensure all electrical cables & sockets are meeting industry/

construction standard.

7. Do not operate mobile plants close to live electrical lines/

overhead lines.

8. Ensure good cable management.


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5. HOT WORKS Refer: QCS: Section 01, Part 10.7.1, (10)

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1. Falling From Height.

2. Falling/Flying objects.

3. Premature/uncontrolled collapse of the structure.(Age of the build-

ing, type of construction, previous use, nearby building & structures)

4. The weight of removed material or machinery on floors above ground level.

5. Risk from connected services. (Gas, electricity, water and telecommunications

services)

6. Unauthorized entry; Traffic & Pedestrian Movement.

7. Unidentified storage or materials in the building. (Chemicals, fuels, Compressed

Gases)

8. Noise, Vibration & Dust.

9. Fire.

10. Manual handling of materials.


1. Follow ‘Permit To Work’ system.

2. Inspect & Survey the area thoroughly.

3. Plan the appropriate demolition technique.

4. Remove/isolate all service lines. (Gas, Electrical, Water. Etc.)

5. Provide exclusion zone with rigid barricades & signage.

6. Provide safety netting if necessary.

7. Ensure full time competent supervision.

8. Provide traffic Management with banksman.

9. Provide Fire prevention/Fighting arrangements.

10. Spray water for dust control.

11. Restrict unauthorized entry.

12. Appropriate training for operators.

13. Ensure inspection, maintenance, checklist tools & equipment.

14. Ensure inspection, maintenance, third party certificates and checklists for mobile

plants.

15. Equipment & Mobile plants should be used/operated only by Competent opera-

tors

16. Brace or shore up the walls and floors of structures and hanging parts of struc-

tures.

17. Appropriate PPE should be provided & used.


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17. DEMOLITION WORKS Refer: QCS: Section 11, Part 1.05, 1.5.6

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1. Fire & Explosion.

2. Sparks & Flying particles.

3. Sharp edges, Protruding Parts & Rotating Parts.

4. Hot Surfaces & Molten Metal Flux.

5. Electrical Hazard/Compressed Gas Cylinder.

6. Flammable materials & liquids in the area.

7. Cuts, Burns & Lacerations.

8. Noise & Vibration.


1. Permit to Work System.

2. High standard of housekeeping. Remove combustible/

flammable materials and liquids from the area of the activity.

3. Inspect the area, tools, equipment, electrical cables & adjacent areas

are made safe.

4. Wet down non removable combustible materials.

5. Sparks from height/ source is contained using fire blankets or by other

means.

6. Exhaust spark guards fitted to machinery.

7. Electric leads placed correctly.

8. Conduct gas test in necessary areas.

9. Secure the area with barricades & signage.

10. Safe Access & egress provided.

11. Fire extinguishers & Fire Blankets in hand.

12. Flash back arrestors provided for compressed flammable gases.

13. Wear Appropriate PPEs.


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6. PERMIT TO WORK Refer: QCS: Section 01, Part 10.5.1

Permit To Work’ (PTW) systems are formal procedures used to control activities with high Risk

Factors.

Following are some activities which controlled by ‘Permit To Work System’.

1. Hot works: Hot work is any process that can be a source of ignition when flammable material

is present or can be a fire hazard regardless of the presence of flammable material in the

workplace. Common hot work processes are welding, soldering, cutting and brazing.

2. Excavation works: Excavation is the process of moving earth, rock or other materials with

tools, equipment or explosives. It includes earthwork, trenching, wall shafts, tunneling and

underground

3. Confined Space: A confined space

- is large enough for an employee to enter fully and perform assigned work;

- is not designed for continuous occupancy by the employee;

- has a limited or restricted means of entry or exit;

- may have one or more potential hazards due to the activity which is going to carry out

in there, or is type, use, atmosphere, presence of materials. Etc.

4. Work in Live Electricity and ‘Testing & Commissioning.’

5. Pressure Tests

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Stop: Observe & Identify the Hazards & Risks

1. Improper planning.

2. Incorrect technique.

3. Incorrect awkward posture.

4. Repetitive motion & Long duration.

5. Unsafe access & egress.

6. Heavy load.

7. Lack of holding point.

8. Falling object.

9. Uneven surfaces. Lack of housekeeping.

10. Musculoskeletal Disorders, Back ache.


1. Think about the: Load (type & weight), Task, Frequency,

Working area, Individual, Other factors.

2. Avoid uneven surfaces. Ensure housekeeping.

3. Check for any mechanical aids available.

4. Adopt a stable position. Get a good hold. Start in a good posture.

Keep the load close to the waist. Keep the head up when handling.

Move smoothly. Don’t lift or handle more than can be easily man-

aged.

5. Use your legs - not your back.

6. Ensure safe access & egress.

7. Provide brake time for repetitive activities.

8. Use buddy system: Divide the tasks among other operatives. /

Share the load. Ask for assistance.

9. Never carry a load that will obscure your vision.

10. Use appropriate PPE.


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16. MANUAL HANDLING Refer: QCS: Section 11, Part 1.01, 1.1.6.3

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1. Wrong type of work permit used;

2. Wrong information about work required on the work per-

mit;

3. Failure to recognize the hazards where work is carried out (e.g. flam-

mable substances);

4. Introduction of ignition source in controlled flameproof area (e.g.

welding, non-spark proof tools, non-intrinsically safe equipment used

in intrinsically safe zones);

5. Terms of work permit not adhered to (e.g. failure to isolate plant and/

or drain lines of hazardous substances);

6. Failure to hand-over plant in safe condition on completion of work/

cancelling of work permit;

7. Unauthorized staff performing work permit functions;

8. Poor management of the work permit system; and

9. Insufficient monitoring of the work permit system.


1. Appropriate/Approved Permits should be used for the

high risk activities.

2. The Supervisor/Responsible person should request the permit by

providing correct information in the approved format.

3. The supervisor/Responsible person should ensure that all the control

measures mentioned in the Permit/Method Statement/Risk Assess-

ment is in place.

4. The supervisor/Responsible person should conduct a Tool Box Talk

for operatives, before commencing the task regarding the hazards &

control measures of the task.

5. Ensure all operatives are attending TBT, signing in the permits /

STARRT card.

6. Provide task appropriate specific PPEs.


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7. EXCAVATION WORKS Refer: QCS: Section 01, Part 10.5.5

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1. Using inappropriate/wrong tool for the task.(E.g. Using

Chisel instead of screwdriver or vice versa)

2. Cuts, abrasions, amputations, and punctures.

3. Using damaged tools/Poor maintenance of tools.

4. Dangerous parts of the tools. (Sharp edges/mushroom heads/ pro-

truding/ nipping parts)

5. Holding in the inappropriate position/way.

6. Flying objects.

7. Using tools with inward motion towards operative’s body.

8. Noise.

9. Operatives coming in the ‘Line of fire’.


1. Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance.

2. Use the right tool for the job.

3. Examine each tool for damage before use and do not use dam-

aged tools.

4. Use appropriate posture. Hold the tools appropriately. Use the out-

ward motion.

5. Ensure no personnel is standing in the line of fire.

6. Protect Sharp/protruding parts with cover.

7. Provide and use properly the right personal protective equipment.

8. Use insulated tools for electrical works.

9. Do not use Aluminum ladders while working on live electricity/ near

electrical panels.


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15. USE OF HANDTOOLS Refer: QCS: Section 11, Part 1.04

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1. Buried services: Electric Cables, Gas Pipes, water pipes, Tele-

communication cables.

2. Unsafe access/egress.

3. Unprotected edges can cause people, mobile plants or objects falling in.

4. Cave in. Collapse of sides. & Collapse of adjacent structures.

5. Water ingress: Surface water rain)/Ground water/Accidental bursting of water

lines due to excavation activities.

6. Contaminated Ground

7. Accumulation of toxic or flammable gases which is heavier than air.

8. Vibration from plant and machineries. / Heavy Traffic movement.

9. Presence of overhead power lines near excavating equipment.

10. Toppling down of equipment. /Incompetent operator.

11. Operatives eating/resting inside the excavations.

12. Lack of illumination, Dust, Noise.


1. Identify the buried services and take precautionary measures.

2. Support the sides of excavation using suitable engineering control measures.

(Battering, Shoring, Trench Box. Etc.)

3. Provide Safe access and egress to the excavation.

4. Provide Rigid / edge protection/ Vehicle stop blocks with caution signage &

Barricade amber lights.

5. Provide sufficient illumination and ventilation.

6. Provide Emergency Rescue Equipment/ Water Pumps, Generators/ Gas mon-

itors. Movement monitoring equipment.

7. Segregate pedestrian and traffic movement.

8. Ensure ground is not contaminated with hazardous materials

like asbestos, lead or radioactive elements.


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8. PLANT & EQUIPMENT Refer: QCS: Section 01, Part 10.5.1

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1. Use right tool for the job.

2. Always review & follow manufacture’s instructions.

(Operating Manual)

3. Ensure periodical inspection & maintenance of all tools & equipment.

4. Ensure Tool/Equipment is appropriately colour coded.

5. Pre-start inspection should be conducted prior to every use.

6. Make sure switch is operating freely. Keep finger off switch when car-

rying a tool.

7. Ensure that guards (e.g., on saws, etc.) are in place and that they are

functioning properly.

8. Do not use defective tools.

9. Do not leave loaded/energized tools unattended.

10. Do not carry/drag the tools by holding it with the power chord. Take

good care of the tools, while using/handling.

11. Store the tools/equipment safely in their designated places.

12. Do not perform ‘make-shift’ repairs

13. Watch your hands & fingers, use appropriate gloves for the task.

14. Keep your mind on the work.

15. Avoid loose clothing.

16. Keep cords & hoses away from heat, oil, water & sharp edges.

17. Secure the work materials using appropriate equipment. (E.g. Bench

vise)

18. Supervisors should ensure that the operative is competent enough to

use the tool safely/properly regardless size of the tool and task.

19. Use appropriate PPEs for hand protection, Eye protection, & Hearing

protection.

20. Ensure all electric cables are insulated. And Earthing/grounding is

provided.


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14. PORTABLE ELECTRICAL TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Refer: QCS: Section 11, Part 1.04


1. Using uninspected & damaged tools.

2. Using without safe guards. – Sharp/Rotating/Moving/

Nipping Parts.

3. Damaged electrical cords.

4. Electric shock, Electrocution, Electrical burns.

5. Cuts, abrasions, punctures.

6. Entanglement of loose cloths.

7. Flying particles/chips & sparks.

8. Noise, Vibration & Dust.

9. Leaving loaded/energized tools unattended.

10. Accidental entry of operatives in the ‘line of fire’.

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1. Crushing in/Caught in between one or more moving parts.

2. Struck by moving parts.

3. Skin inflammation due to contact with fuels/oils/chemicals.

4. Damaged or missing safe guards, safety interlocks / Lack of “Emergency

Stop” (Dead man’s switch)

5. Lack of inspection & maintenance.

6. Make-shift repair with inappropriate parts.

7. Exposed electrical parts.

8. Hot surfaces. & Rotating parts.

9. High pressure gases/fluids

10. Incompetent/Unauthorized personnel operating the equipment.

11. Dust & Smoke. (Carbon Monoxide).

12. Fuel leakage & Ground Contamination.


1. Periodical Inspection & Maintenance.

2. Provide exclusion zone (barricade/signage) to segregate pedestrian & vehicle

movements.

3. Ensure all Safe Guards & Safety Interlocks are in place and functional.

4. Operation & Maintenance should be done only by competent & authorized

personnel.

5. All Electrical connections should be done properly, ensuring double insulation

& earthing (grounding).

6. Ensure Emergency Stop (Dead man’s switch) is functional.

7. Whip-lash arrestors should be provided for hoses which carry high pressure

gases & liquids.

8. Provide dip trays, bund walls & spillage kits to prevent oil/chemical leakages &

oil contamination.

9. Use appropriate PPEs while working on plants & equipment.

10. Mobile plant and delivery vehicles will not be reversed without

a banks man in attendance.


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9. LIFTING OPERATIONS Refer: QCS: Section 01, Part 10.5.8

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1. Slips and fall from ladder.

2. Damaged Ladder Or Unsecured Ladder.

3. Using ladder for long duration/heavy duty activities.

4. Unsafely positioned ladder/Unsafe angle.

5. Lack of landing space. (1 m above landing platform)

6. Using altered or ‘makeshift’ tools.

7. Placing ladders in doorways or where there is frequent movement of

people and vehicles.

8. Overhead hazards / Presence of Electrical lines.


1. Use only inspected & ‘SAFE’ tagged Ladders.

2. Use Right Height & Type of ladder for the job.

3. Never take serviceability for granted. Always carry out a

visual check prior to use to ensure ladder is free from any

damage, or dirt.

4. Ladders should be used only for short term & light duty activities.

5. Ladders should not be painted or altered.

6. Erect ladders so that a minimum of 1 m (3 ft.) extends above a land-

ing platform.

7. Always secure the ladder by physical means or holding by another

operative.

8. The landing place or rest platform should be fitted with suitable guard-

rails of adequate strength.

9. Do not carry heavy objects while climbing ladder.

10. Place ladders clean, firm, level grounds.

11. Secure the area to restrict/limit the pedestrian and vehicle movement

in the area. (use barriers, cones or, as a last resort, a person standing

guard at the base).

12. Ensure that Ladders will not be pushed over by other hazards such as

doors or windows. In that case secure the doors (NOT FIRE EXITS).

13. Do not lean. Do not overarch. Always keep three point

contact. Avoid using top three rungs/platforms. Always

face the ladder.


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13. WORKING ON LADDERS Refer: QCS: Section 11, Part 1.03, 1.3.2

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1. Improper planning/ Poor supervision.

2. Poorly maintained cranes/ Mechanical failure.

3. Uninspected/Damaged lifting gears. (Web Slings,

Chain Slings, Shackles)

4. Improper load rating/ Overloading/ Unsecured load.

5. Uneven ground/ too soft ground.

6. Excessive speeds/ Over turns.

7. Unguarded parts – Entanglement Injuries.

8. Poor illumination.

9. Poor visibility and communication between Rigger & Crane opera-

tor.

10. Adverse weather conditions. (Wind more than 25 knots, Poor visi-

bility due to sand storm, rain)

11. ‘Struck By’, ‘Caught In’ & ‘Falling objects’ Injuries.


1. Regular inspection & maintenance of Crane & lifting gears.

2. 3rd

Party trained competent operator.

3. Crane operator should conduct a pre-start inspection

using checklist.

4. Rigging of loads and signaling of cranes should be done

by trained & competent riggers.

5. Riggers should wear red high visibility vest for easy identification.

6. Provide exclusion zone around the swing radius to segregate pe-

destrian and traffic movement.

7. Do not overload. Secure the load properly.

8. Extend the out triggers properly in firm & level ground using out trig-

ger pads.

9. Use Tag-Line to control the load.

10. Keep safe distance from overhead power lines.

11. Monitor the weather conditions.

12. Any Oil or Hydraulic leaks should be fixed immediately.


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10. WORK AT HEIGHT Refer: QCS: Section 01, Part 10.5.13

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1. Damaged Castor wheels.

2. Lack of/ damaged castor wheel brakes (motion stopper.

3. Uneven ground. Openings & debris on the ground.

4. Working near leading edges.

5. Moving mobile scaffolds with operatives in it.

6. Incomplete/uninspected scaffold.

7. Overhead electrical power lines.

8. Traffic movement - Struck by vehicles.


1. Ensure all mobile scaffolds are erected & inspected by

competent persons.

2. Ensure all castor wheels are in good condition.

3. Ensure Wheel brakes (Stopper) is present & working.

Lock the castor wheel using brakes before climbing on the mobile

scaffold.

4. Ensure Ladder, Handrails & toe boards are present in the mobile

scaffold.

5. Do not move the mobile scaffold while operatives are in the plat-

form.

6. Do not overload the scaffolds.

7. Do not operate the mobile scaffold near electrical power lines.

8. Secure the area to control the traffic movement.

9. Operate the mobile scaffold only in level/firm grounds free from de-

bris. Do not operate the mobile scaffolds near openings (even if it is

small or covered) & leading edges.


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12. MOBILE SCAFFOLDS Refer: QCS: Section 11, Part 1.03,1.3.4

Toppled down mobile scaffold & injured person who was standing on the mobile

scaffold while his colleagues was pushing the mobile scaffold to another place.

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1. Fall from height.

2. Slips, trips & falls.

3. Unstable working platform. (Damaged roofs/Incomplete

Scaffolds).

4. Falling objects.

5. Inadequate edge protection.

6. Not using Personal Fall Arresting Systems.

7. Unsecured tools.

8. Poor housekeeping and material stacking.

9. Over loading of materials at height.

10. Overhead power lines.

11. Incompetent operator. Uninspected man lifts/scissor lifts.

12. Holes/ Openings in the floor or roofs.


1. Provide safe working platforms/scaffolds erected by a com-

petent supervisor and inspected by a competent inspector.

2. Provide safe access/egress.

3. Ensure good housekeeping & material stacking. Do not overload mate-

rials above the platforms.

4. Every person working above 2m Height should use appropriate fall pre-

vention systems. (Safety Harness, Life Line. Safety Net. Etc.)

5. Provide adequate edge protection. (Rigid hand rails, toe boards. Etc.)

6. Use lanyards/ tools belt to secure the tools.

7. Keep safe distance from overhead power lines.

8. Conduct prestart inspection for man lifts/scissor lifts using checklist.

9. Man lifts/scissor lifts should be operated by only competent operators.

10. Wear Safety Harness while using man lifts /scissor lifts.

11. Use man lifts/ scissor lifts only in firm/level ground.

12. All holes and openings in floor areas will be fitted with temporary co-

vers.

13. Materials and equipment should not be stored/located within 2m of edg-

es of working areas or platforms.

14. Do not use incomplete stairs. Provide handrails for Stairs.


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11. SCAFFOLDS Refer: QCS: Section 01, Part 10.5.10

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1. Uninspected/Inappropriately tagged scaffolding.

2. Incompetent scaffolding erection.

3. Incomplete/Unsafe/Unstable Scaffolding/Collapse of scaffold.

4. Unsafe access & egress. / Unsafe ladder.

5. Improperly placed planks. Unsecured Planks. Incomplete platform.

6. Use of Damaged scaffolding materials.

7. Slips, Trips, Falls.

8. Collapses.

9. Overloading of scaffolding

10. Failure to wear fall protection.

11. Overhead electrical lines.


1. Plan according to the requirement.

2. Scaffolds should be erected by trained & third party certified com-

petent ‘Scaffolding supervisor’.

3. All scaffolds should be inspected by a trained & third party certified

competent ‘Scaffolding Inspector’ and appropriate ‘green scaffold-

ing-tags should be provided at all access points.

4. Provide safe access and egress.

5. Pre-task visual inspection for appropriate dated & signed scaff-tag,

access ladder, complete platforms/planks, mid-rail & top-rail, toe

board by operatives.

6. Use of appropriate ‘Personal Fall Arrest Systems’ (Safety Harness,

Lifeline etc.)

7. Do not overload. (materials/tools/equipment/

operatives)


Documents

Custom HSE Handbook Guide Safety Signal for all Ms Al Ali Engineering Co. WLL Projects