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2.19 Housekeeping
2.20 Signage
2.32 Barricading
2.36 Blasting
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The Sumitomo HSE specifications is specifying the minimum requirements for contractor HSE plans and
issued in respect of PIM 7.1.1.S Loss Prevention, Health and Safety Plan. The sub contractor is
expected to develop a HSE plan which meets these requirements as well as all the relevant applicable
legislation stipulate how these requirements will be fulfilled. Sumitomo in no way assumes the sub
Contractors legal responsibilities. The sub Contractor is and remains accountable for the quality and
the execution of his health and safety programme for his employees and sub-sub-contractor employees.
This HSE specification reflects minimum requirements and should not be construed as all
encompassing.
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2.1.2 Project description/detailed scope of work: Design and Construction of the construction
plant which requires civils works, Power Plant and Auxiliary Plant. (Special Facilities-SF)
2.1.3.1 For Evaluation and Assessment: HSE plan to be submitted 1 month after issued with the
Sumitomo HSE Specification.
2.1.3.3 Anticipated date for the commencement of work on site April 2016
The overall Project Manager is the accountable person for the overall management of the project both
on and off-site.
Special Facilities - GE
The Sub Contract Site manager is responsible for managing the contract with Sumitomo and ensures
that the HSE specifications are developed and issued with tender enquiries and that their HSE plan as
well as their sub-sub Contractors is approved prior to commencement of work. He must ensure that all
the statutory requirements from Sumitomo and HSE specification and HSE plan requirements are
adhered to as well as their sub-sub-contractors (if applicable) at all times.
The site manager/supervisor is a delegated responsible person appointed in terms of the Act 1/1970
delegated responsible person who will be responsible for the overall management of the project on-site
and is accountable to the Contract Project Manager.
The Deputy Site General Manager (Administration) will take care of administration in general.
The responsibility of the Health, Safety and Environmental Manager is to provide assurance, as well as
advise, assist and support to the Site Project Manager in the management of the health, safety and
environmental issues on the project which includes ensuring proper co-ordination amongst the various
Contractors. The HSE Manager will also be responsible for assisting in the development of site and
project specific HSE Specifications, and ensuring that HSE specification are issued with enquiry
documents and that the Contractors HSE plans are submitted, evaluated and approved. He will be
responsible for auditing and ensuring compliance to safety and health and to the Record of Decision
(ROD) and the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) legal requirements.
The SUB Contractor carries primarily accountability and responsibility for the health and safety of his/her
employees and his/her sub-sub-contractors within his/her working area, as contemplated by Act 1/1970
and Regulations 01-MEN-1980 as well as all other relevant regulations. None of the additional safety
requirements specified by the Main Contractor reduces the Sub Contractors accountability and
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responsibility for the health and safety of his employees and sub-sub-contractor employees within his
working area.
a) The sub-Contractor shall ensure that the performance of all specified work is supervised throughout
the contract period, by a sufficient number of competent appointed representatives and/or their sub-
contractor, who have experience in the type of work specified.
Note: No work may commence and/or continue without the presence of appointed supervisor
appointees during performance of the contracted work.
In determining the number of appointed competent supervisors, the nature and scope of work being
performed, shall be taken into consideration.
b) It must also be noted that the required appointed Construction supervisor may not leave the site
unless there is a sufficient number of appointed competent sub-ordinate supervisors on site to
assist with supervision.
c) The Sub-contractors Site Manager/Supervisor shall provide a list of names and contact telephone
numbers of all his employees as well as their sub-sub-contractors employees on site. This list shall
be updated as and when new sub-contractors commence on site.
d) The Sub-Contractors Site Manager/Supervisor shall keep a record of all employees including their
sub-sub-contractors employees, including date of induction, relevant skills and licenses, and be able
to produce this list at the request of the Sumitomo Site Manager/HSE Manager. These records shall
be filed in the HSE File.
e) The Sub-Contractor shall ensure that his managers and supervisors give clear and unambiguous
instructions for the work in hand to the personnel for whom they are responsible for. The
instructions shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:
The appointment of a full time HSE Manager is required for the duration of the contracted work and part
time appointments will not be allowed. The Contractors HSE Manager shall assist and support the
Contractors Construction Manager to ensure that the contractors HSE responsibilities are fulfilled and
compliance to the HSE specifications and HSE plan are met.
In determining the number of appointed competent HSE officers, the nature and scope of work being
performed shall be taken into consideration. (Minimum 1/50 people)
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2.2.8.1 The sub-Contractor is responsible for adequately informing his employees and sub-sub-
contractors of all relevant information of Sumitomo issued HSE specifications and the Sub-
Contractors HSE plan.
2.2.8.2 Employees are responsible for their own health and safety and that of their co-workers in their
area. They must be made aware of their responsibilities during induction and awareness
sessions some of which are:
Familiarising themselves with their workplaces and health and safety procedures.
Working in a manner that does not endanger them or cause harm to others.
Keeping their work area tidy.
Reporting all incidents/accidents and near misses.
Protecting fellow workers from injury.
Reporting unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
Reporting any situation that may become dangerous.
Carrying out lawful orders and obeying health and safety rules.
2.2.8.3 Every person on site must undergo site induction provided by the concerned Contractor HSE
Mangement before commencement of the contracted work. Every Ccontractor is responsible
to present site induction to their Emplyees. Only once this induction has been received, will
each employee receive a site access permit.
2.2.8.4 It must be highlighted to all employees, that anyone who becomes aware of any person
disregarding a safety notice, instruction or regulation shall immediately report this to the
person concerned. If the person persists, stop the person from working and report the matter
to the concerned Site Manager and the Sub-Contractor Supervisor immediately.
2.2.8.5 No person shall damage, alter, remove, render ineffective, or interfere with anything that has
been provided for the protection of the site, or for the health and safety of persons.
2.2.8.6 No person under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication (in a state of intoxication) or
any other condition that may render him incapable of controlling himself or of other persons
under his charge shall be allowed to enter the site. (Refer to site Alcohol policy PO-SCCJ-
HSE-0008)
2.2.8.7 All safety and warning signs must be obeyed at all times.
2.2.8.8 Entering or leaving the Site may only be done via the official designated walkways, do not
take short cuts. Follow designated walkways to and from your work place. Walk, do not run,
and be alert for motor vehicle traffic and mobile equipment.
2.2.8.9 All employees must adhere to the HSE and other site specific rules and instructions.
2.2.8.10 If any of the Sub Contractors employees or his sub-sub-contractor employees has
transgressed any of the requirements of the HSE Specification, HSE plan or site rules, then
the employee will be removed from site and his/her site access revoked. The concerned
Contractor must follow a process of disciplinary action which shall include re-training/inducting
the employee (at the cost of the Sub Contractor) and provide proof thereof to the Sumitomo
site and HSE Manager and upon the satisfaction of the Sumitomo HSE Manager will the
employee be allowed back on site.
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As legislation forms part of any countrys legal system, Sumitomo requires all of its Contractors to
comply with legislation as part of the contract. All expenses to the Contractor, which result from
compliance with this legislation as well as special requirements specific to the site, will be for the
Contractors account.
Should the Sub Contractor appoint a sub-sub-contractor, the sub-Sub Contractor would then have the
same role and responsibility in relation to the sub-contractors, in a similar way as the Main Contractor
(Sumitomo) has in relation to the Sub Contractor.
The Main Contractor HSE representative reserves the right to stop work and issue a non-conformance
report whenever safety, health or environmental violations are observed for both Sub Contractors and/or
their sub-sub-contractors. The non-conformance will remain outstanding until corrective actions have
been proven to the Main Contractors HSE Management and the non-conformance has been signed off.
Expenses incurred as a result of such work stoppage and standing time shall be for the Sub Contractors
account. Any non-conformances/findings/observations found in these audits/inspections on sub-
contractors shall be raised and discussed with the relevant Sub Contractor. Also refer to Criminal
Sanctions Act 1/1970 (Art 15) and Per 01/MEN/1980 (Art 103)
The requirements within this specification should not be considered to be exhaustive and Sumitomo
reserves the right to add, delete or modify conditions where it is considered to be appropriate.
No claim will be accepted as a result of any costs or delays being incurred due to the Sub
Contractor or his sub-sub-contractors not complying with legislation, this HSE specification or
their HSE plan approved by the Sumitomo.
It is required that all Contractors on site comply with the legislation and standards:
It is the duty of the Sub-Contractor and sub-sub-contractor to ensure that they are familiar with the
necessary HSE legislation required.
The Sub-Contractor shall compile a legal register listing all applicable legislation and standards that may
have an impact on the scope of work that they are performing on the construction project. The register
shall be updated on a regular basis.
The Sub- Contractor and the sub-sub-contractor companies shall each have a HSE Policy authorised by
their Chief Executive that clearly states overall HSE objectives and commitment to improving Safety,
Health and Environment performance. Per 01/MEN 1980 Art 3(2)(3)
Sumitomos HSE Policy clearly states the guiding principles by which Sumitomo operates and the
commitment to HSE excellence and is authorised by the Site Manager.
2.6.8 The Sub Contractor shall ensure that all their appointees are made aware of their
accountabilities and responsibilities in terms of their appointment, and to advise and assist
these appointees in the execution of their duties. (Act 1/1970 Art 9)
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2.6.9 Appointment letters and competency certificates which are signed by the Contractor manager
which refers to the relevant training certificates and proof of experience of appointees must be
submitted with the Health and Safety Plan.
2.6.10 All minimum required training that is stipulated below are to be provided by accredited training
service providers.
2.6.11 The Sub Contractor shall ensure that competent persons are appointed in writing in
accordance with the following applicable appointments:
(Note: If there are any appointments that are not applicable, then a brief explanation as to why
they are not applicable should be made, but should an appointment become applicable during
the duration of the contract work, then these appointments are to be made available)
Staffing
One trained Health and Safety Officer for every 50 employees or part thereof.
To be elected and appointed per work area and discipline and comply with Act 1/1970
One trained Health and Safety Representative for every 20 employees or part thereof.
To be elected and appointed per work area and discipline and comply with Act 1/1970
Competencies/Training
Competencies for Short Term Contractors (working on site for less than 30 days)
Indicate which competent person will perform these duties:
o General Health and Safety monitoring
o Health and Safety Representative duties
o Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment duties
o Incident Investigation and root cause analysis duties
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Act 1/1970 Art 10 Health and Safety Committee Member (if there are 2 or more Health and
Safety Representatives then there will be a Health and Safety committee)
Competencies/Training
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Competencies/Training
Staffing
The number of appointed competent HSE Managers, shall be 1 for every Sub Contractor.
The Contractor is to appoint a suitably qualified experienced person to co-ordinate the organisations
HSE effort on the site.
2.7 TRAINING
The aim of this section is to outline Sumitomos expectations in respective of the scope of the training
which the Sub Contractor and sub-sub contractor employees receive. The scope of the training includes
but is not limited to the type of work being performed. Additional to the requirements, will be that the Sub
Contractors and sub-sub contractors would have the appropriate qualifications, certificates and tickets,
and are under competent supervision. Records of all training and qualifications of all contractor
employees must be kept and maintained. The Contractor shall maintain comprehensive records of all
employees under his control (including all employees of the sub-contractor) attending induction training.
The Sub Contractor shall ensure that all his employees and his contractors employees working on the
site are adequately trained in the type of work/tasks to be performed. The training shall extend to
include general work Induction with regard to the approved HSE plan, general hazards prevalent on the
construction site, relevant procedures, hazard identification and risk assessment. The induction should
also include identification of sensitive features such as wetland areas, red data species, graves, etc.
Appropriate time must be set-aside for this Induction training. Acknowledgement of receiving and
understanding the induction must be signed by all persons receiving the induction respectively. Site
Access permits shall only be issued after the General construction site induction has been completed.
When there is an amendment to the Acts and/or to the regulations, HSE specification and HSE plan, all
affected staff shall undergo the relevant re-training and proof thereof kept.
Site Induction
The Sub Contractor shall ensure that all contractors managers have undergone the Project safety
induction programme presented by the required HSE Safety department prior to commencing work on
site.
Appropriate time must be set-aside for this Induction training.
Prior to induction all employees must undergo a pre-employment medical examination and found fit for
duty. A copy of the certificate of fitness must be presented for permanent record at the induction centre
and kept at site offices for permanent record.
Daily toolbox talks carried out by the Sub Contractor/Sub-sub-Contractor Supervisor on the site
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The Sub Contractor will be required to ensure that before an employee commences work on the project
that the supervisor in control with responsibility for the employee has informed the employee of his
scope of authority, any hazards associated with the work to be performed as well as the control
measures to be taken. This will include man-task specifications, the discussion of any standard task
procedures or hazardous operational procedures to be performed by the employee. The Sub Contractor
is to ensure that the supervisor has satisfied himself that the employee understands the hazards
associated with any work to be performed by conducting task/job observations.
Proof of job specific toolbox talks signed by inductor and trainee must be submitted to the contractors
Safety department.
Visitors to Site
Visitors to the site shall be required to undergo and comply with site-specific safety induction
requirement prior to being allowed access to site.
All visitors must remain in the care and custody of a person (host) who has been properly inducted. No
visitors are permitted to undertake any construction work, of any nature. Required PPE shall be issued
should the visitors be escorted on the construction site. (Office areas excluded).
The aim of this section is to outline how The Sub Contractors site facilities should be managed. The
following information shall be included in the contractors HSE files
The Sub Contractor in collaboration with the Main Contractor will ensure that proper access control is in
place and functional at all times on and off the construction site.
The Sub Contractor and his sub-sub contractors shall adhere to the site traffic plan to ensure the safe
movement of all construction related mobile plant. Risk assessments and method statements shall
include control of related mobile equipment and to be reviewed continuously to adapt to site conditions.
Sub Contractors shall adhere to the pedestrian and vehicle routings as provided to ensure that the
correct route along which employees may proceed when coming on or going off site and they shall
inform their employees accordingly.
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2.10 PROJECT AND SITE RULES (ZERO HARM TO PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT)
The objective of this section is to define the rules that are over and above the internal regulations and
procedures of Sumitomo and relevant legislation which will ensure zero harm to persons and the
environment. These rules will be specific to the project and site.
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Non compliance to a cardinal rule will be considered serious misconduct and will lead to serious
disciplinary action, which may include dismissal.
This is to ensure that every person who works on or visits the project site returns home safely to his
or her family.
Recognised Walkways
When walking through the site or to personal work areas use recognised thoroughfare. Dont take short
cuts or walk on uneven ground surfaces.
Refer to Section on: CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES and MOBILE PLANT for requirements.
o Be clearly labelled
o Conspicuously numbered
o Entered in a register
o Inspected monthly by a competent person
o Tested and serviced at recommended intervals by an accredited supplier
o Results entered in the register and signed by competent person.
o No open or unattended fires are allowed within the Construction site.
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Highlight the construction site HSE risks and hazards (Reference must be made to the EIA, EMP,
RoDs and the Sumitomo baseline hazard identification).
Request the Sub Contractor/s and his/her sub-sub contractors to identify hazardous and potentially
hazardous work operations. The Sub contractor needs to demonstrate that the site hazards and the
contractors activity risks and the mitigating measure have been considered in his risk assessments.
There must be method statements or written safe work procedures for hazardous Contractor
activities.
Preliminary hazard identification shall be conducted by the Sub Contractor prior to work beginning on
site. Act 1/1970 Art 14 and REG PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 102
Activity based risk assessments must be conducted by an appointed and competent person of the Sub
Contractor.
(a) Site Specific Health and Safety Hazards
In complying with the requirements of Act 1/1970 or construction regulations the Sub Contractor HSE
Manager will outline the site specific health and safety hazards pertaining to the environment and
physical conditions that the contractor will be exposed to in performing his work on site.
This section shall be reviewed by the Sub Conttractor Manager, and the Sumitomo HSE Management
team to make it project/site specific.
The Sumitomo HSE Management team will make all reasonable efforts to assist to ensure that the
information provided is complete and correct. However, the Sub Contractor shall make his own
assessment of the hazards and risks associated with the work under the Contract.
Hazards on site are, but not limited to:
- Working at heights
- Possibility of electrical contact
- Danger of moving heavy equipment
- Hot work
- Lifting/Rigging activities
- Possible Environmental spillages
- Dangers related to burnables/flammables/explosives
- Hazardous substances
- Dangers of excavation activities
- Working with hand tools
- Sandblasting
- Pouring of concrete
- Smoking on site
- Rotating equipment
- Confined space
- Diving (underwater work)
- Radiography
- Traffic
It is however pointed out to the Sub Contractor that the list may not be totally comprehensive and it is
the duty of each Sub Contractor to ensure that all the hazards are identified, before and during the
project, and the necessary activity-based risk assessments are carried out. These risk assessments
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shall form part of the HSE Plan which will be passed on for scrutiny and approval by the Sumitomo HSE
Management team.
(b) Hazardous and Potentially Hazardous work operations and Emerging Risks
The Contractor shall identify hazards and potentially hazardous work operations. For each work
operation identified, the Contractor shall supply Risk Assessment, which shall:
Describe the operation to be performed in the sequence of the basic job steps.
Identify and rank the hazard or potential hazard.(HIRADC)
Describe how the hazard will be managed.
Identify the responsible person for each mitigation action.
There must be method statements/written safe work procedures for hazardous activities.
During construction work, the Sub Contractor, his sub-sub-contractors or the Sumitomo HSE team may
identify emerging hazards and risks. For each such newly identified hazard or risk, the Sub Contractor
HSE Manager shall review the baseline site hazard identification. If necessary, the Sumitomo HSE team
will revise the HSE specification and submit to the Sub Contractor Manager who will review his relevant
sections of the HSE plan, as well as those of the sub-contractors. The Sub Contractor will re-submit the
HSE plan to the Sumitomo HSE Manager for approval.
The Sub Contractor and his sub-sub contractors shall not proceed with the work/operation in hazardous
areas until Sumitomo HSE management has reviewed the Risk Assessment and has approved and
signed the revised HSE plan.
The Contractor shall on a daily basis and for every task to be performed, conduct a pre-task risk
assessment with all employees involved with the task(s). The pre-task risk assessment will form the
basis of the daily pre-job brief/toolbox talks prior to the start of work. Proof of communication as well as
confirmation that it was received and understood by all will be noted on a standard form, which will be
kept at the job site during the job execution. The completed signed pre-task risk assessment form will be
filed in the Sub Contractors safety file.
Persons responsible for implementing and supervising the task are to be identified, nominated and
duly assigned;
Persons responsible for monitoring the task and carrying out the Planned Job Observation must be
nominated;
Completed Risk Assessment must be handed to the Sub Contractor HSE Manager for comment
and approval;
Names of workmen who have received instruction on the work content and the sequence of the
activities listed in the risk assessment are to be recorded, obtain their confirmation of
comprehension of their roles (signature). This instruction must be done through an interpreter if
required and recorded on the Pre-Job Brief (Daily Safe Task Instructions), with reference to
applicable Risk Assessments.
There must be written safe work procedures/method statements for hazardous activities. Risk
Assessments should refer to the safe work procedures/method statements. A safe working procedure
/method statements should be written when:
Designing a new job or task;
Changing a job or task;
Introducing new equipment or substances; and
Reviewing a procedure when problems have been identified, e.g. from near miss incidents or an
accident/incident investigation.
The supervisor for the task or job and the employees who will undertake the task;
The control measures that have been built into these tasks;
Actions to be undertaken to address safety issues that may arise while undertaking the task.
When the Sub Contractor and/or his sub-sub contractors are working in an area where a high health
and safety hazard exists, the Sub Contractor shall:
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a) Ensure that permanent and adequate on site supervision is available for the entire duration of the
work that is being conducted.
b) Ensure the use of safety standbys in areas of high risk activities, and activities that fall within the
scope of the permit to work system.
c) Provide, erect and maintain all the required barricading, lighting, flags, flashing lights, or other safety
control equipment to enable operations to proceed in a safe manner;
The Sub Contractor shall maintain, at all times, defined access ways, which is clear of objects or
obstructions, so as to allow for emergency vehicle entry.
The Sub Contractor shall provide any temporary protective shielding required for protecting nearby
operations from the construction activities, at his own cost.
The aim of this section is to stipulate Sumitomos requirements with regards to Occupational health and
Hygiene practices expected from the Sub contractors and his sub-sub contractors.
Further related documents:
- Loss Prevention Health and Safety Plan BPI-CC-ESMS-02-HS-01-R0
- Integrated Pest and Vector Management Plan BPI-CC-ESMS-02-HS-06-R0
Workers Compensation
The Sub Contractor must submit proof of registration and letter of good standing with the compensation
fund or with a licensed compensation insurer for his company and each of his sub-contractors. This
must remain valid for the duration of the contract. The Letter of Good Standing must reflect the name of
the Sub Contractor and/or Sub-sub contractor Company.
Employee Health and Wellness Programme
Sub Contractor shall submit details of their Employee Health and Wellness Programme as part of their
Health and Safety Plan which should include a Medical Surveillance Program and an Employee
Assistance Program as detailed below.
The certificate shall be issued before commencement of work and shall be presented at induction. If
the Sub Contractor does not provide proof of valid certificates of fitness for his employees and sub-
sub contractor employees, then site access for those employees will be denied.
The Sub contractor shall provide a documented process for managing those employees who are
issued with a conditional certificate of fitness.
In instances where sick leave is taken for a period of one week or more, the contractor shall institute
an arrangement that employees need to sign a declaration indicating that they did not suffer any
illness or injuries which occurred in the period of absence, which may affect his ability to work on
site.
Note: Sumitomo will only accept medical surveillances conducted by an Occupational Health
Practitioner who holds a qualification in occupational health.
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Emergency Care
A list of emergency numbers must be posted at phones and in every office. Sub Contractor must
ensure that his employees and sub-sub contractor employees are familiar with the emergency
numbers and also are provided with stickers, with the emergency numbers printed on, to place
inside their hardhats.
Contractors shall have one first aid box for the first 5 persons and thereafter one for every 50 or
team of workers on site or part thereof.
More first aid boxes shall be provided if the risks, distance between work teams or workplace
requirements require it (it should be available and accessible for the treatment of injured persons at
that workplace).
In the case of shops and offices, the quantities stated under items 1, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 17 and 18 may
be reduced by half.
Item 1: Wound cleaner/antiseptic (100ml).
Item 2: Swabs for cleaning wounds.
Item 3: Cotton wool for padding (100 g).
Item 4: Sterile gauze (minimum quantity 10).
Item 5: 1 Pair of forceps (for splinters).
Item 6: 1 Pair of scissors (minimum size 100 mm).
Item 7: 1 Set of safety pins.
Item 8: 4 Triangular bandages.
Item 9: 4 Roller bandages (75 mm X 5 m).
Item 10: 4 Roller bandages (100 mm X 5 m).
Item 11: 1 Roll of elastic adhesive (25 mm X 3 m).
Item 12: 1 Non-allergenic adhesive strip (25 mm X 3 m).
Item 13: 1 Packet of adhesive dressing strips (minimum quantity, 10 assorted sizes).
Item 14: 4 First aid dressings (75 mm X 100 mm).
Item 15: 4 First aid dressings (150 mm x 200 mm).
Item 16: 2 Straight splints.
Item 17: 2 Pairs large and 2 pairs medium disposable latex gloves.
Item 18: 2 CPR mouth pieces or similar devices.
Where services are not available from the medical centre, the Sub Contractor shall make
alternative arrangements for any medical assistance. Plan of action to be stated in the Sub
contractors HSE Plan.
The aim of this section is to remind the Sub Contractors and his sub-sub contractors about the
importance of developing a site specific emergency response plan.
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Using the Sumitomo site specific emergency plan, the Sub Contractor, together with his sub-sub
contractors, will develop their own emergency response plan (as a guideline) for both site and offices
and submit this plan to the Sumitomo Project Manager for approval. It may be decided that one site
specific emergency response plan be used for all contractors. He will ensure that his employees and his
sub contractor employees are trained on this plan.
Periodic emergency drills will be undertaken by Sumitomo; however, the Sub contractor must initiate his
own emergency drills with permission from the Sumitomo Site manager. This must be recorded and
provided on request.
Also refer to the BPI Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan BPI-CC-ESMS-02-HS-02-R0
The aim of this section is to outline Sumitomos requirements with regards to management of the
environment in and around the construction site.
The following criteria need to be complied with by any Contractor before performing work.
Refer to the Project Environmental Sosial Management System (ESMS). For details on penalties for
Environmental Transgressions.
Refer to Act 32/2009
Herbicide usage
Herbicide register for usage to be compiled and maintained, and a copy handed in with the HSE file.The
application of herbicides to be in accordance with the relevant act. Only approved and tested herbicides
with a low environmental risk shall be used.
Only registered pest control operators may apply herbicides on a commercial basis. All staff applying
herbicides must be trained in the application of herbicides.
A register of Hazardous Chenical Substances and Material Safety Data Sheets shall be kept on site.
Registers for the receival, issuing and balance shall be reported to Sumitomo on a monthly basis.
Contractors shall have trained employees at a ratio of 1/50 people to control hazardous chemical
spillages/ waste on site.
The Contractor shall ensure that staff are educated in fire prevention and will be held responsible to
avoid the risk of fire. No area is to be denuded of vegetation to create firebreaks, to prevent or make
fires without prior concent from Sumitomo Site Management. No open fires are allowed on site.
Smoking shall be permitted in designated areas only and adequate fire fighting equipment shall be
provided. The contractor must ensure that operations are in compliance with statutory requirements at
all times.
Employees shall be trained at a ratio of 1/50 people certified to be competent fire fighters.
3. Waste (P-SCCJ-HSE-009)
A waste plan is to be compiled before commencing of work. A register of hazardous waste needs to be
maintained to keep record of disposal. No waste, whether it be biodegradable or not, is to be left on site
once work has ended. Domestic and hazardous waste generated will not be burned, buried, or disposed
of on site or other Landowners property but will be controlled and removed to a registered waste site on
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a regular basis. (Daily / Weekly). The Sub contractor and sub-sub contractor working on site must
ensure that oil, fuel, and chemicals are confined to specific and secure areas throughout the
construction period. These materials must be stored in a bunded area with adequate containment for
potential spills and leaks.
Also refer to Environmental Protection Plan BPI-CC-ESMS-02-E-03-R0 and PIM-7-4-1S Environmental
Protection Plan.
Contractors must ensure that sufficient colour coded waste bins / containers are made available
through-out the site to manage and separate domesic, paper, plastic/glass and domestic metal waste.
The Contractor shall monitor dust and noise caused by mobile equipment, generators and other
equipment during construction. Factors such as wind can often affect the intensity to which these
impacts are experienced.
To ensure that noise does not constitute a disturbance during construction activities, all construction
works shall occur between specific working hours. This must be stipulated in the contract.
Mitigation measures to be implemented as required / agreed upon with the Sumitomo Site Manager.
Dust suppression measures must be in place to reduce the dust caused by the movement of heavy
vehicles.
5. Environmental Incidents
All environmental incidents such as pollution (air, water, land, noise, etc.), bird kills, animals killed,
plants destroyed, public complaints etc. must be reported to Sumitomo Site Manager and / or Sumitomo
HSE Management within 24 hours of its occurrence.
All environmental incidents occurring on site must be recorded, detailing how each incident was dealt
with. Proof thereof must be kept in an incident register.
The Contractor will be held liable for any infringement of statutory requirements of the Environmental
Conservation Act 32/2009, or any other relevant legislation.
6. Water
Water usage on site to be managed to ensure compliance with legislation. Only clean and filtrated water
fit for human consumption shall be supplied. All incidents related to water contamination to be reported
within 24 hours.
Chemical toilets may not be within close proximity of the drainage lines / ways. All toilets shall be tied
down securely and maintained regularly.
Areas that have been occupied and vacated which does not form part of the on-going works areas shall
be rehabilitated within period of two weeks of vacation or completion of work. The regulations for
temporary site closure shall also be followed in the event that a Contractors area is not occupied for a
period of more than two weeks or during holidays.
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No project should be signed off before the concerned Sub-Contractor has given assurance that no
environmental liabilities exist. The responsible person, project leader or environmental advisor shall
carry out a physical inspection before acceptance of work done.
The Contractor shall be conversant and in the course of carrying out the Works the Contractor shall
comply with the provisions of all Acts, regulations, ordinances, by-laws, Standards, Codes, Rules and
requirements of public, municipal and other authorities.
Sumitomo may at any time without notice to the Contractor examine and investigate the Contractors
compliance with all Applicable Legislation and the environmental management conditions.
At all times during the execution of the Works, the Contractor shall preserve and protect the natural
environment in the general area of the site and the external areas that may be affected by his
operations.
Environmental protection shall include, but not be limited to, the following issues:
Noise pollution, gaseous emissions, noxious and/or offensive odours, liquid waste collection and solid
waste separation and collection.
In the event of any perceived conflict between the environmental laws and the Contract documents,
the Contractor shall, prior to commencing the Work, refer such conflict to the Sumitomo Project
Management Team for clarification.
Without limiting the Contractors responsibilities under the Applicable Legislation, the Work shall be
conducted in such a manner as to ensure that:
No substance, which can harm or is likely to harm the environment, is to be allowed to leak, spill or
escape from any container or storage area.
The contractor shall supply all necessary bunds with a catchment sumps for harmful liquids or
Hazardous Chemical Substances. Access to these facilities shall be strictly controlled.
No oil or other effluent is permitted to escape into the drainage system and/or local storm water
system.
No oil or other effluent is permitted to escape into the ground and cause soil contamination.
All powdered pollutants generated during execution of the Work are contained to prevent air
pollution.
No sediment generated is permitted to escape into the drainage system and/or local storm water
system.
No harmful solids or liquids are permitted to spill from containers whilst in transit on the premises.
All oil-based waste material shall be kept segregated and placed in sealed 200 litre drums. This
material shall be disposed of through a recognised oil recycling company.
All water-based waste material shall be kept apart. Small amounts shall be collected and stored in
200 litre containers. Large amounts shall be pumped into a bulk tanker for disposal. Prior to
disposal, all water-based material shall be sampled to allow analyses to be carried out.
This provides an outline of the different forums, where Sumitomo engages with the contractor/s on HSE
issues. This also includes the frequency of the different forums as well as the mediums to be employed.
The Sub Contractor/s and their sub-sub contractor/s will have to provide a communication strategy
outlining how they intend to communicate HSE issues to their staff, the mediums they will employ and
how they will measure the effectiveness of their HSE communication.
Every meeting conducted on site shall include HSE as a standing agenda point and minutes of these
meetings shall be available on site at all times.
Attendance lists shall be kept for all the health and safety meetings.
The terms of reference of the Monthly HSE Advisory Committee meeting shall be as follows:
To Co-ordinate the HSE effort of all Contractors on the site with regard to the interaction between
the different Contractors.
To function as a forum where the individual Contractors are able to have input to the improvement
of the HSE standards set for the site.
To co-ordinate the different needs of the different Contractors with regard to HSE training on the site
and to further develop the project induction-training programme to suit changing needs.
To review the incidents on the site and act as an overall steering committee with regard to the
performance of the individual HSE committees
The following HSE communication arrangements need to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
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Objective: this is the forum where all HSE issues affecting the whole project are discussed on a bi-
weekly basis. Issues not resolved in the weekly HSE meeting are discussed. The matters arising from
this meeting are fed into technical meetings.
Objective: this is the forum where HSE area specific status are discussed. HSE issues are standing
agenda points on this forum. Issues arising from this meeting is fed into toolbox meetings.
All other relevant statutory meetings as prescribed in the Act need to be complied with.
2.18.1 All motor vehicles operated by Contractors within the area shall, in all respects, comply with
the Road Traffic Ordinance and Road Traffic Act. Designated drivers shall be in possession of
a drivers licence, valid for the class of vehicle. The drivers license shall be kept by the
person so authorised and shall produce such card on request.
2.18.2 All drivers of construction vehicles and mobile plant to have medical certificates of fitness
Each Project site will have system/ process to manage vehicle access to site. Refer to the
site Transport Policy PO-SCCJ-HSE-002.
2.18.3 The speed limit within the bounds of the construction site is 15 km/h.
2.18.4 No drivers or operator may talk on cell phones or two way radios whilst driving, unless a
hands free kit is used.
He/she and their passengers wear seat belts whilst the vehicle is in motion.
Comply with all safety, direction and speed signs.
Ensure that vehicle loads are properly secured when loaded onto vehicles.
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2.18.6 With regard to the transportation of tools/equipment/material and persons on the back of
construction vehicles, contractors must ensure that:
those people remain seated while the vehicle is in motion.
Tools, equipment and material on trucks to be secured in order to prevent movement;
The driver and all passengers inside the vehicle shall be seated whilst the vehicle is in motion.
people on the back of trucks are protected against rain, seats are installed and sufficient railing
installed to prevent accidental fall from the truck. Trucks must have safe means of access onto or
from the vehicle.
2.18.7 The Sub Contractor shall ensure that his employees and those of his sub-sub contractors do
not:
Leave vehicles unattended with the engine running.
Ride on back of excavators, cranes or other mobile plant equipment.
Park vehicles in unauthorised zones/areas.
Jump on or off trucks while in motion.
2.18.8 Sumitomo reserves the right to search any vehicle on the premises or when entering or leaving
the premises
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2.18.9 The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the safety and security of any of his vehicles
(including private vehicles) on the premises.
2.18.10 The Contractor shall attach identification markers on all of their vehicles that are permitted to
enter the site.
2.18.11 A current maintenance logbook is required for all cranes and large plant equipment, and shall
be available for inspection at any time. The logbook shall be located in the cabin of the crane
or plant equipment.
2.18.12 Copies of the Machine and the Operators valid certification shall be kept available in the cabin
of plant equipment and shall be produced on request.
2.18.13 Dumper trucks shall, when parked behind each other, maintain a distance of at least 5 meters
between the trucks. A distance of 2 meters shall be maintained between trucks when parked
in parallel.
2.18.14 Construction Vehicles and Mobile plants shall have a roof rotating light as well as the hazards
swiched on at all times when in operation in order to identify the location of the vehicles or
plant. Passenger vehicles shall switch on hazards while driving on site.
2.18.15 The Contractor must maintain his vehicles in roadworthy condition and with a valid license.
These vehicles shall be subject to inspection by the Client/Agents representative. Vehicles
which are not roadworthy will not be allowed onto the site.
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2.18.16 In the event where the Sub Contractor and his sub-sub contractor do not own the equipment,
the Sub Contractor is still responsible for ensuring all conditions are complied with by all of his
sub-sub contractors or hire companies.
2.18.17 Drivers/operators shall be responsible for the travel-worthiness of all loads conveyed by them.
Precautions shall be taken to lash all loads properly. Loads projecting from vehicles shall be
securely loaded and in daytime a red flag and during darkness a red light or red reflective
material shall be attached to the extreme end of such projecting material.
2.18.18 All servicing and repairs must be carried out by the Contractor in a designated area.
2.18.19 All waste from servicing must be disposed of in accordance with the environmental legislation.
2.18.20 Every mobile machine whose vision is impaired when reversing must have a siren/hooter, which
sounds, when the machine is reversing. This includes trucks, cranes, loaders, etc.
2.18.21 Operators have great difficulty in seeing light vehicles behind their machines. Drivers of light
vehicles must avoid stopping or parking in the vicinity of machines. Light vehicles should only
park at designated office site parking area. Following distance on site is minimum 6 meters.
2.18.22 Dumper trucks shall remain stationary after dumping a load until the truck bin has totally
lowered to the horizontal rest position.
2.19 HOUSEKEEPING
2.19.2 Adequate care must be taken by the Contractor to ensure that storage and stacking is
correctly, neatly and safely carried out. Material should be stored in North-East or South-West
directions.
2.19.3 Before stacking any material, the Contractor, sub-contractor or their employees must consult
the Sumitomo Project/site Manager for allocation of a stacking area.
2.19.4 Materials/objects shall not be left unsecured in elevated areas falling objects may cause
serious injuries/fatalities.
2.19.5 Nails protruding through timber shall be bent over or removed so as not to cause injury.
2.19.6 All packaging material including boxes, pallets, crates, etc. to be removed from the work area
immediately.
2.19.7 Adequate drainage facilities should be applied to prevent accumulation of water on site.
2.19.8 Meal rooms shall be kept in a clean and tidy manner.
2.19.9 On completion of his work, the contractor is responsible for clearing his work area of all
materials, scrap, temporary buildings and building bases to the satisfaction of the Main
Contractor, Sumitomo.
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2.19.11 The Sub Contractor shall carry out regular safety/housekeeping inspections (at least weekly)
to ensure maintenance of satisfactory standards. The Sub Contractor shall document the
results of each inspection and shall maintain records for viewing.
2.20 SIGNAGE
All symbolic safety signage, that the Sub Contractor or his/her sub-sub contractors are to use/display
are to conform to the requirements of OSHAS.
The display of the following signs is mandatory:
For Contractors with Site Establishment: The Contractor Company sign must be posted at their site
offices to reflect the name and contact details of the: Construction Supervisor; Health and Safety
Manager; First Aider; Health and Safety Officer and Representative and Evacuation plan.
The aim of this section is to outline to the Sub Contractors and his sub-sub contractors how hazardous
substances, as defined in Regulations 74 0f 2001 Hazardous and Toxic substances management,
should be managed.
Prior to any HCS being brought onto the site or produced on the site, the Sub Contractor shall supply
the
Sumitomo Site Manager with the following:
1. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for
Hazardous Chemical Substances;
2. Purpose for bringing the hazardous substance onto the site;
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All fuel storage areas must comply with the following requirements: -
1) Storage should be well clear of buildings.
2) Storage areas must be kept free from all combustible materials.
3) All danger signs must be prominently displayed, i.e.
Flammable Liquid.
No Smoking.
No Naked flames.
Hazchem identification.
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6) A protective covering must be provided to protect cylinders from getting wet or being exposed to
direct sun.
7) Adequate ventilation must be provided.
8) Storage areas must be kept free from all combustible materials; no other materials must be stored in
cylinder enclosure.
9) Full cylinders must be kept apart from empty cylinders so that it will not be necessary to open valves
to check whether cylinders are empty or full.
10) Cylinders must always be chained separately in an upright position and special stands must be
used for cylinders.
11) Cylinders must be stored in rows with aisle in-between for easy removal in event of fire.
12) Mark empty cylinders clearly and move to approved storage areas.
13) Adequate fire fighting equipment must be available.
14) Cylinders for different gasses must be stored separately and clearly labelled with the gas type.
15) Flammable and oxidising gasses must not be stored together; greases and oils must never be
allowed to come in contact with oxygen.
16) Only flame-proof electrical lighting should be used, if required.
17) Cylinders will only be allowed on site in an approved trolley, properly secured and with a chain.
18) All gas cylinder torches to have flashback arrestors fitted on both sides.
In terms of Act 1/1970 14 and Reg. Per 1/MEN/1980 Art 99, the duty of the employer is to take steps
to eliminate or mitigate (hierarchy of control measures) any hazard or potential hazard to the safety or
health of employees before resorting to PPE.
Sub contractors employees and his sub-sub contractor employees at the construction site, including
visitors, shall use the following OSHAS or the equilavent nationally recognised authority approved risk
based PPE at all times, as a minimum:
However, if there are particular activities/areas/risk assessments that require a specific type of PPE,
then that specific PPE requirement must be adhered to (e.g.: for dusty environments eye goggles; for
welding welding helmet/apron/gloves; etc.).
The Contractor shall ensure that his employees understand why the personal protective equipment is
necessary and that they use them correctly.
Strict non-compliance measures must be administered to any employee not complying with the use of
PPE and shall be removed from the Site.
Safety belts are not allowed on site. Only single or double lanyard safety harnesses are allowed and
must be used when conducting work at elevated positions. (Depending on risk assessment)
Welders, brazers and cutters shall wear suitable eye protection, gloves and apron spats and screens
shall be provided to protect onlookers and passers-by.
Suitable impact resistant eye protection shall always be worn for grinding, chipping and chasing, and
screens shall be provided to protect onlookers and passers-by.
When working with hazardous chemical substances, (e.g. acids or caustic), suitable eye protection,
breating protection, gloves and special overalls shall be worn.
Suitable eye protection shall be worn by all persons including visitors, to any designated eye protection
area.
Suitable respirators shall be provided where gas and/or dust could pose a hazard.
o The Sub contractor is required to keep an updated register of all PPE issued, including that of his
employees and sub-contractors.
o The aim of this section is to outline the process used by Sumitomo Site management team to
ensure that all equipment brought onto site by the Sub Contractor and their sub-sub contractors is
appropriate to the task being performed and in good condition. Refer to Act 1/1970, Regulations
PER 1/MEN/1980 and PER 04/Men/1985
2.23.1 The Contractor shall ensure that all machinery, tools and equipment are identified, safe to be
used and is maintained in a good condition. (Lifting Equipment P-SCCJ-HSE-004)
2.23.2 All machines driven by means of belts, gear wheels, chains and couplings shall be adequately
guarded to prevent inadvertent access to the moving parts.
2.23.3 The Sub Contractor shall ensure that all machinery, tools and equipment to be listed on an
inventory list and handed to security with a copy kept on site.
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2.23.4 All machinery, tools and equipment to be regularly inspected at least monthly or as required
by legislation and risk assessments, registers of tools shall be kept on the safety file. The
equipment should be numbered or tagged so that it can be properly monitored and inspected.
2.23.5 All machinery, tools and equipment must have the necessary approved test or calibration
documentation where applicable prior to being brought onto the premises and the records
shall form part of the HSE plan.
2.23.6 All fuel driven equipment must be inspected by the Sub contractor HSE Practitioners prior to
mobilizing it onto site.
2.23.7 All fuel driven equipment must be properly maintained in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations and legal requirements.
2.23.8 The Contractor shall supply, at his cost, all items of plant and equipment necessary to perform
the work else otherwise indicated.
2.23.9 The Main Contractor reserves the right to inspect items of plant or equipment brought to site
by the Contractor for use on this Contract. Should the Main Conractor find that any item is
inadequate, faulty, unsafe or in any other way unsuitable for the safe and satisfactory
execution of the work for which it is intended, he shall advise the Sub Contractor in writing
and the Sub Contractor shall forthwith remove the item from the site and replace it with a safe
and adequate substitute. In such cases, the Sub Contractor shall not be entitled to extra
payments or extensions of time in respect of delay caused by the Main Contractor
instructions.
2.23.10 The Sub Contractor/sub-sub contractor will ensure that he has all the necessary registers to
record all tools and equipment.
2.23.11 All employees shall be competent when operating or using machines and tools.
Have a valid certificate.
Proof of any form of task related training.
2.24.1 An assessment should be conducted in writing to ensure that all machines and tools are fitted
with a guard and the assessment should be kept on the safety file.
2.24.2 The machine or tool should be guarded to prevent limbs or loose clothing from getting under,
into, above or around the dangerous moving parts.
2.24.3 Every shaft, pulley, wheel-gear, sprocket, coupling, clutch, friction drum, spindle end screw,
key , bolt on a revolving shaft, driving belt, chain rope or similar object shall be securely
fenced or guarded . PER 04/Men/1985
2.24.4 Guards should form a permanent part of the machine or tool, easy to remove non corrosive,
rigged and as far as reasonable heat resistant.
2.24.6 All guards must be inspected by a competent person on a monthly basis as well as by users
prior to use. These inspections and proof of corrective action taken must be recorded and
kept on site.
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Record keeping
A register should be used which indicate the name, number of the machine or tool and
the number of guards.
The register should be kept on the safety file
2.25.1 All hand tools (hammers, chisels, spanners, etc) must be recorded on a register and
inspected by the supervisor on a monthly basis as well as by users prior to use to ensure that
they are in a safe condition, eg. chisels shall not be mushroomed. Reg. Per 1/MEN/1980 Art
55.
2.25.2 All pneumatic tools should be numbered, recorded and inspected at least monthly as well as
by users prior to use. And the revolutions per minutes measured in accordance with the
manufacturer specifications. Reg. Per 1/MEN/1980 Art 56
2.25.3 Tools with sharp points in tool boxes must be protected with a cover
2.25.4 All files and similar tools must be fitted with handles.
2.25.5 The Sub Contractor must have a policy on make shift tools on site.
2.25.6 It is illegal for a pneumatic tool to be operated by using a compressed gas cylinder.
Pneumatic equipment shall only draw supply from mobile air compressors or from
compressed air lines installed within the premises after gaining permission from the Main
Contractor Representative.
2.25.7 When using the interlocking type of connection of an airline, connectors shall be secured with
wire clips through holes provided to prevent accidental disconnection.
2.25.8 Compressed air shall NOT be used for any purpose other than that for which it is provided.
Compressed air should not be used to remove dust from clothing.
2.25.9 Hoses to be orderly routed and elevated if required in order to prevent tripping hazards.
Records
Check list for hand tools
Check list for air tools including records of the measurement of revolutions on grinders
Gas cylinder trolley checklist
Register
2.26.1 The Sub Contractor shall ensure that all vessels under pressure are inspected on a 3 monthly
basis.
2.26.2 All pressure vessels shall be provided with at least one safety valve and such safety valve
should be kept sealed.
2.26.3 The vessel under pressure should be provided with a manufacturers plate.
2.26.4 The vessel under pressure should be fitted with a pressure gauge in Pascal and the maximum
permissible operation pressure marked with a red line on the dial.
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2.27.1 Only certified, competent, appointed personnel are allowed to operate explosive powered tools
on site.
2.27.3 Safety signs and barriers must be erected before explosive power tools are used.
2.28.1 A risk assessment shall be conducted prior to commencing with the task to identify the risk
involved and appropriate mitigation measures must be put in place.
2.28.2 If it is the Sub Contractors intention to use lifting machines on site, it should be indicated in
the Sub Contractors HSE plan as well as the inspection so that official authorisation can be
obtained for entrance to site. The machine and operator is required to have valid certification
prior to entrance.
2.28.3 All lifting machine operators shall be competent to operate a lifting machine. They must be in
possession of a valid permit. REG PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 30 and 59
2.28.4 When ever making use of an external contractor to do lifting work the Sub Contractor must
ensure that the operator is competent and if satisfied with the operator's competency after
looking at his portfolio he/she should issue a temporary permit to the operator.
2.28.5 The Sub Contractor should verify if the lifting machines have been examined and a
performance test done.
2.28.6 The training should have been done by a provider registered by the Department of Labour.
2.28.7 Before using any lifting machines or tackle the operator should inspect it.
2.28.8 All lifting machines shall be examined and subjected to a performance test by an accredited
person/company at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
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2.28.9 All lifting tackle should be examined by an accredited person/company at intervals not
exceeding 3 months.
2.28.10 Refer to the requirements of REG PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 28, 29
2.28.13 A lock out system should be implemented to ensure that only an operator that is competent
can obtain lifting machines and fork lifts.
2.28.14 All lifting tackle should be conspicuously and clearly marked with identification particulars and
the maximum mass load which it is designed for.
2.28.15 No person shall be moved or supported by means of a lifting machine unless such a machine
is fitted with a cradle approved by an inspector. REG PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 30 and 59 and
PER 05/MEN/1985
2.28.16 A risk assessment should be conducted prior to starting with the task.
Account should be taken of wind forces.
Lifting machines are erected taking into account a safe distance from excavations.
When working in close proximity to power lines, the contractor must apply for a permit. Refer to
PER. 04/MEN/1998. Account should be taken of the bearing capacity of the ground.
2.28.17 Sub Contractors and their employees shall keep away from under suspended loads, including
excavators, and between a load and a solid object where they might be crushed if the load
should swing or fall. They shall not pass or work under the boom or any crane or excavator.
2.28.18 Contractors and their employees shall ensure that crane loads are not carried over the heads
of any people.
Record keeping
Record books and test certificates of lifting machined and tackle should be kept on the safety file.
A copy of the risk assessment should be kept on the safety file.
An operator certificate of approval shall be obtained from the Department of Labour Inspector.
Register of all lifting machines and tackle on site (For inspection purposes).
Training certificates and certificates of fitness for operators of the equipment.
Contractors must develop a fire safety procedure for the specific construction site prior to commencing
work. The procedure must take into consideration the size of the site, type of work being done (e.g.
cutting, welding, grinding, etc.) and amount of combustible materials. It must be developed in
accordance with REG PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 84 and PER 04/MEN/1980. All workers entering and
working in the construction site need to be trained in fire safety and in specific fire extinguishers and any
duties they are required to perform. Pre-existing fire systems in buildings shall be maintained during
construction whenever possible. Any changes must be approved by the Sumitomo.
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a) The designation and organization of site personnel to carry out fire safety duties, including fire watch
service if applicable.
b) The emergency procedures to be used in the case of fire, including.
Sounding the fire alarm.
Notifying the fire department
Instructing site personnel
Fire fighting procedures
And integrating with existing emergency procedures.
c) The control of fire hazards in and around the building.
Contractors must inform Sumitomo Site manager in writing 7 days prior to any part of a fire system
being shut down.
3 Alternate Procedures
When required by Sumitomo Mangement, contractors will develop alternate procedures to follow during
a fire alarm shutdown.
When welding or cutting work is performed, an adequate number of approved fire extinguishers shall be
provided by the contractor. The contractor shall provide a thirty minute fire watch after the operations
has ended to ensure that no fire starts. REG PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 88. Approved fire blankets shall be
used in elevated positions to prevent sparks etc to drop down.
When a building fire alarm system is de-activated but the fire protection system is still active, fire watch
patrols at intervals of not more than.one hour apart shall be provided while the fire alarm system is not
in operation.
2.30.1 Due to the continous construction activities on site, temporary power supplies is inevitable
however, special precautionary measures is required.
2.30.2 Temporary cables may not be connected or repaired with insulation tape or the latter which
will impose risk of shock in wet conditions. Damaged cables will be rejected.
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2.30.4 Plug connections shall be secure and protected from wet conditions and cables elevated of
the ground.
2.30.5 Electrical tools shall be inspected regularly and earthed when not double insullated.
2.31.1 Whenever persons are required to work in an elevated position, a fall protection and resque
plan (which includes fall prevention) will be compiled, implemented and reviewed and every
possible and practicable means shall be adopted to provide such persons with effective training
and safeguards.
Note: All persons required to work in elevated positions shall be declared medically fit.
2.31.2 The Contractors shall stop all persons working in elevated positions during periods of
inclement weather or if the possibility of lightning strikes is present.
2.31.3 Safety belts are not allowed to be used on site. An appropriate full body safety harness will
be worn when working at an elevation of 2 (two) meters or more. Working with slow fall arrest
lanyards requires more than 5 meters height.
2.31.4 Working on elevated positions shall only be carried out under the strict supervision of a
competent person.
2.31.5 Lifelines are to be used with safety harnesses (as per Risk Assessment) allowing free
movement along the lifeline with the lanyard attached thereto.
2.31.6 Lifelines shall consist of at least 10mm steel cable attached on both ends to a solid structure
with double U bolt clamps.
2.31.7 Provision must be made to prevent objects and or material from falling from elevated areas
and the protection of persons working below.
2.31.8 A risk assessment covering all work at elevated heights is to be carried out and appropriate
mitigation measures to be put in place.
All tools in elevated positions must be attached to lanyards, attached to person or structure to
effectively prevent it from falling.
Equipment in elevated positions must be tied back to the structure.
Loose items in elevated positions. E.g. Bolts and nuts to be kept in tins or similar robust containers
and not in paper boxes.
When working at elevated heights, nets and/or other suitable material should be used to catch
falling debris etc. REG PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 7. The nets shall be strong enough to resist a weight
of at least 80Kg.
Damp Fibre fire blankets shall be used during hot work activities directly below where the task is
being performed to prevent sparks from falling.
2.31.10 Fall arrest plan and equipment to be implemented where fall prevention is not possible.
All fall protection equipment shall comply with OSHAS Standards equalavent national standards.
2.31.11 The Sub Contractor and/or his sub-contractor shall compile a fall protection equipment,
inspection and testing and maintenance procedure.
Scaffolding (P-SCCJ-HSE-011)- Fall Protection and Rescue)
All scaffolding used shall comply with the Act 1/1970 and Regulations PER 01/MEN/1980 as well
as OSHAS standards.
Scaffolding erectors: trained and certified.
Scaffolding access ladders shall form part of the scaffold structure and not the ladder register. The
GREEN/RED tag system shall be placed at conspituous place at the scaffold access points
indicating date of inspection and by whom.
Refer to the REG PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 12, 13, 14
Ladders (Portable)
All ladders used on the site shall be in compliance with the REG PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 18,25, 26.
All Ladders shall have an identification tag, logged in a register, and inspected on a monthly basis
and prior to use.
Damaged ladders shall be marked as DAMAGED and removed from the project site.
Prior to work being performed, a risk assessment must be conducted, and work must be conducted
as per REG PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 18,25, 26.
If a ladder is used for access, it shall protrude the surface at the top by at least 900mm to allow safe
access onto or from the ladder. Such ladder shall be held firm at the bottom by someone else or be
securely tied on top.
Home made ladders shall comply to Regulations PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 27.
All openings and edges must be barricaded with solid barricading to withstand an impact of at least
100 kg.
Balards (containers filled with liquid or sand) can be used as solid barricading.
Physical rigid type barriers to prevent persons falling into openings in floors, stairwells, staircases,
open-sided buildings and any structure in the course of erection, where dangerous openings exist.
Contractors must pre-plan the delivery of floor grating, stair treads, landings and handrails in
advance and pro-actively to ensure safe access and protection for persons working on structures.
Very large excavations may be barricaded with strong firm stand poles inter-connected with yellow nylon
rope, at least 2 meters from the edges. Danger signs and prohibitive notices will be displayed every 20
meters.
The contractors barricading standard must accompany the HSE plan.
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Contractors must adhere to an approved Permit to Work System to control identified high risk
activities. If the type of work requires that contractors must be trained, competence assessed and
authorised in writing to perform the duties of an authorised or responsible person as contemplated
in the applicable regulations e.g.
No radio active sources may be brought onto site without prior written consent of the Main
Contractor.
Where a statutory appointment exists, he has appointed, in writing, a suitably qualified and
experienced Radiation Protection Officer to provide advice on the observance of the law and other
relevant health and safety matters.
Radiography areas are clearly identified by the erection of suitable barriers, sirens, warning notices
and / or flashing lights. Vehicles transporting shall be clearly identifiable.
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2.35.1 Digging, excavation, or driving a peg, pile or spike into the ground operations by the Contractor
may
not commence without the written authorisation from Sumitomo.
2.35.2 Prior to commencing work on any excavation or trench, a Permit to Work shall be obtained.
Utility
owners shall be contacted and advised of the proposed work and to determine the location of
all underground installations; i.e., sewer, telephone, water, fuel, electric, etc. Overhead
hazards shall be assessed and dealt with prior to commencement of work.
2.35.3 Adequate precautions shall be taken by the Contractor to prevent slumping of excavations, as
well as
to prevent rocks and loose material falling onto workers by means of stepping, shoring, sloping
or any other approved means of protection measures.
2.35.4 All excavations done by the Contractor are to be clearly demarcated and barricaded with rigid
type
barricading to prevent accidental access.
2.35.5 Only solid barricading will be used at areas where a fall hazard is present. Solid barricading
and / or
hole covers shall be provided around all holes or openings to prevent any person being injured
as a result of a fall. Danger tape may only be used as a pre-warning to make the solid
barricading more visible and to prevent persons from coming close to the danger area.
However, it shall be applied in a neat and tidy fashion and be maintained as such. REG PER
01/MEN/1980 Art 8
2.35.7 If an excavation or trench endangers the stability of buildings or walls, shoring, bracing, or
underpinning will be provided. Excavations and trenches that are adjacent to backfilled
excavations or trenches, or which are subject to vibrations from railroad traffic, road traffic,
blasting in open cast mining or the operation of machinery (e.g., shovels, cranes, trucks), must
be secured by a support system, shield system or other protective systems (i.e., sheetpile
shoring, bracing).
2.35.8 Where it is impracticable to provide fixed guard railing, effective removable barriers shall be
provided
at all unguarded openings in guard railing or floors, and shall be maintained in position at all
times until the hazard no longer applies.
2.35.9 Warning signs and flashing warning lights at night shall be displayed in suitable positions to
warn any
persons approaching the area of the location and extent of any excavation.
2.35.11 All excavations must be on register and inspected daily before work commences and after
inclement weather by the contractors appointed competent person, declared safe and his
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findings noted in the said register. Sumitomo HSE management to review the said register
frequently.
2.35.12 Whilst work is being performed in an excavation, there shall be a supervisor, at all times.
2.35.13 Every twelve meters there shall be an approved escape ladder, in all excavations.
2.35.15 No work shall commence in an excavation unless the excavation has been declared safe by
the competent person.
2.36 BLASTING
2.36.1 Requirements of the Explosives REG PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 89 shall be adhered to.
2.36.2 A copy of the written permission from the Chief Inspector of Department of Labour shall be
obtained before use of any explosive material.
2.36.3 Requirements for the transporting and storage of explosives to be in accordance to Explosives
Regulation and OSHAS Code of Practice for the Identification and Classification of
Dangerous Substances and Goods.
2.36.4 Should blasting be necessary during the construction phase, the necessary authorisation must
be secured from the relevant local municipality. Adjacent land owners must be notified prior
to the blasting activities on site.
2.36.5 The Construction operations may necessitate that ground and rock be blasted. Prior to a blast
a siren will have to be sounded. Warning flags will have to be displayed at the entrance to the
area of the blast and guards will be placed at strategic points.
2.36.6 Should the Contractor be required to carry out blasting operations, he is to fully acquaint himself
with, and adhere to the blasting procedures and legislation. Every blast must be cleared with
the appropriate Client/Agent representative before charges are placed.
2.36.8 For all blasting operations, a blasting mat (conveyor belts) shall be used to cover the blasting
area so as to reduce the amount of flying debris.
The Sub Contractor, his employees and sub-sub contractors required to work on or nearby roadways
shall wear high visibility vests, and be protected by red cones or flags during daylight and by red or
amber flashing lamps at night.
Work areas must be adequately barricaded so as to preventing unauthorised access.
Road traffic warning signs shall be placed well ahead of the work area.
The aim of the section is to outline the conditions under which work will be stopped and the process to
be followed to ensure that the worksite is rendered safe. The conditions that lead to work stoppages are
based on:
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Management of change this is when there are changes to the work environment (e.g.: climatic
changes) and/construction work (e.g.: modifications to the design), in any phase of the construction
project, and/or amendments with regards to Sumitomo rules and regulations and/or legislative
amendments;
Unsafe acts/behaviours;
Unsafe conditions;
The process to be followed is:
The relevant activity must be stopped;
The Sumitomo site manager and/or Sub Contractor and his sub-sub contractors shall immediately
remove the workforce from the work area and correct the health and safety deficiencies by allowing only
the people in the area that are competent to make the area safe.
Sub Contractor and his sub-sub contractors shall ensure that no other work is being performed during
this time. Should the estimated time from the outset to make the area safe where life
threatening/imminent danger situations exist, then the area will be barricaded and a signs placed with
the wording Unsafe Area Authorized Access Only.
The Sumitomo HSE Manager shall review the affected parts/sections of the HSE specification with
the purpose of providing sufficient HSE information to the Sub contractor.
The Sub contractor shall then revise the relevant sections in the HSE plan to accommodate the
changes.
The Sumitomo HSE manager must ensure that the revised provisions in the HSE plan are adequate
and must approve it before the work activity is commenced.
Before the workforce is allowed back in the area, Sub Contractor and his sub-sub contractors shall
ensure that:
The area is re-inspected by Contractor Safety Practitioner and supervisor and note the corrective
actions taken;
Declare the area safe for work by signing off on the work stoppage notice issued by the Sumitomo
Site Manager.
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Contractors are required to conduct internal audits on both their employees and their sub-sub
contractors on the implementation of their HSE Plan on a monthly basis or when the scope of
work changes. A summary of the findings and the proposed corrective actions shall be
submitted to the Sumitomo HSE Manager on the last day of the audit. The report shall be
submitted within one week after completion of the audit.
If there are any findings/non compliance identified in these audits, work will be stopped for
that specific Sub Contractor and sub-sub contractor company, if required. Refer to section on
Work Stoppage in this HSE Specification.
2.40.1 The Sub Contractor shall report all incidents/accidents as required in terms of legislation
including near miss incidents, first aid, medical treatment, lost time incidents (lost time injuries
and fatalities); incidents; electrical contact; major equipment damage; chemical spillage and
other environmental incidents within 24 hours or before the end of the work shift. Act 1/1970
Art 11 and REG PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 4.
2.40.2 A preliminary investigation by the contractor will be done within 24 hrs and be submitted to the
client Safety department within 48 hrs after the incident occurred
2.40.3 The purpose is to confirm that all the root causes were identified, addressed and closed out and
furthermore it serves as an opportunity for sharing the lessons that were learnt from each of
those incidents.
2.40.4 All fatal accidents, employee and contractor incidents, shall be reviewed by the committee
within one week after the incident. Preliminary investigation information shall be shared.
2.40.5 All employee and contractor incidents that were in contravention of any one of the Cardinal
Rules must be presented by the relevant Sub Contractor.
2.40.6 If it is found that the Sub Contractor or his sub-sub contractor are hiding/not reporting incidents
then steps (which may include disciplinary action) would be taken against the Line
Management of the Sub Contractor and sub-sub contractor.
2.40.7 A comprehensive and detailed investigation report shall be submitted to the Sumitomo project
manager within 7 -14 days after the incident.
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2.40.8 The Sub Contractor shall ensure that accidents/incidents be investigated and recorded in terms
of the requirements of the Act 1/1970 Art 11 and REG PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 4, the National
Environmental Management Act and National Water Act as applicable and are discussed at
the Project Executive HSE committee meeting held on site.
2.40.10 Case studies will be compiled for all near misses, lost time incidents and fatalities
2.40.11 The Sub Contractor shall keep a record of all accidents and incidents investigation forms as
referenced in the Act 1/1970 Art 11 and REG PER 01/MEN/1980 Art 4.
2.40.12 The Sub Contractor shall provide HSE related statistics to Sumitomo HSE Management at
the end of each month for recording and presentation.
Note that the committees below are the investigation committees that are expected as a minimum for
the Sub Contractor to establish for incidents and accidents.
If necessary, Sumitomo will also conduct its own separate investigation. The Sub contractor and sub-
sub contractor would be required to co-operate with the Sumitomo investigation committee. Parties to
be involved in the investigation of any of the above are as follows:
First Aid Injuries
Chairman: Supervisor of Injured Person / Sub Contractor Relevant Supervisor
Attendees:
Sub Contractor/s and their sub-sub contractor/s
o Safety Officer
o Safety representative
o Injured
Medical Treatment Injuries
Chairman: Contractor Safety Manager
Attendees:
Sub Contractor/s and / or their sub-sub contractor/s
o Safety Officer
o Safety representative
o Injured (if possible)
o Witness (if any)
o Supervisor of the injured
Sumitomo
o Safety Management
Lost Time Incidents (Lost Time Injuries, Occupational Diseases and Fatalities) :
Chairman: Sub Contractor Manager
Attendees:
Sub Contractor/s and / or their sub-sub contractor/s
o Safety Manager
o Safety Officer
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o Safety Repesentative
o Injured (if possible)
o Witness (if any)
o Supervisor of the injured
Sumitomo
o Sumitomo Safety Management
Attendees:
Sub Contractor/s and / or their sub-sub contractor/s
o Person/s affected by near miss
o Safety Officer
o Safety representative
o Supervisor of the area
The severity and potential for injury and/or damage to plant/equipment will be determined, by at least
the following people below:
Sumitomo HSE Manager
Person involved or owner of equipment involved
Sub Contractor HSE Manager
Health and Safety Officer
All investigation teams must include at least 1 person that is competent in Root Cause Analysis.
Contractors shall ensure the incident/accident scene is not disturbed until after the investigation unless it
is done to prevent further injury or for rescue purposes. Investigation shall begin promptly after the
incident/accident. Where applicable and with proper authorization, photographs may be taken of the
scene of the incident as well as any equipment involved in the incident. The results of the investigation
together with the Root Cause Analysis of the incident and the committees recommendations for
preventative action(s) shall be submitted to Sumitomo HSE Manager, within 3 days after the incident
occurred unless proof can be given that due to technical or other difficulties, more time is needed.
Contractors shall also review and analyze all incidents; to establish trends that may indicate deviations
from established work standards and safe working procedures/practices. The Contractor shall take
appropriate corrective action and submit report to Sumitomo HSE Manager.
The Contractor shall investigate all incidents immediately and give the Sumitomo HSE Manager a report
within the specified time frame, which shall include:
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It is essential that the Sub Contractor demonstrate that corrective action has been taken and that
correction action is communicated by a predetermined means to all Contractors staff affected.
Feedback on the status of close out of corrective actions must be communicated at the following
forums:
a) Bi-weekly Meeting
b) Weekly HSE Meeting
c) Toolbox Meetings
d) Progress Meeting
e) Contractor HSE Meetings
b) Workplace Injury and Disease Recording The purpose of this document should be a guide to the
Sub contractor on how to accurately evaluate, define and categorise fatalities, injuries and
occupational diseases in a data format for the calculation of performance indicators for health and
safety.
The aim of this section is to outline all the incidents the Contractors must report to Sumitomo HSE
Management on the 2nd of every month, name of Sub contractor company and name of each sub-
contractor company and each companys performance, which includes the following as a minimum:
Incidents: Lost time, medical; first aid, near misses reported
Manpower numbers per Sub contractor and sub-sub contractor company
Actual man-hours worked for the current month
Accumulated man-hours worked since project start.
Status on incidents investigated and recommendations closed out
Status on audits conducted and findings closed out.
All Contractors must use the applicable HSE information herein to develop a suitable and sufficient HSE
plan, submitted with tender documents, which will indicate to Sumitomo the level of compliance to the
HSE requirements. The safety, health and environment plan shall identify each construction activity to
be undertaken by the Contractor, the foreseeable internal and external hazards, the specific precautions
and controls that shall be necessary to ensure that the works proceed safely and without risks to health
or adjacent operations.
Upon discussions with the Sub Contractor, a final accepted HSE plan would be signed and approved.
The Sub Contractor is thereafter required to do the same when procuring other contractors. The Sub
Contractor will not be allowed to commence work on site until the HSE plan has been approved.
When a Sub Contractor intends appointing a sub-sub contractor, the Sub Contractor shall ensure that
his HSE Plan is based on the Sumitomo HSE Specification that was issued for the project and he shall
further more ensure that the activities of the sub-sub contractor are included in the HSE Plan to be
submitted for approval.
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The plan shall demonstrate managements commitment to HSE and shall, as a minimum include the
following elements:
The safety plan shall be reviewed to ensure that it fully addresses all the issues and complies with the
requirements of the HSE Specifications and contract. If necessary the Contractor shall amend the HSE
Plan as required by HSE Mangement .
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By drawing up this HSE specification Sumitomo has endeavoured to address the most critical aspects
relating to HSE issues in order to assist the contractor in adequately providing for the health and safety
of employees on site.
Should Sumitomo not have addressed all HSE aspects pertaining to the work that is tendered for, the
contractor needs to include it in the HSE plan and inform Sumitomo of such issues when submitting the
tender.
The Contractor must have a HSE file in which records of this specification and the HSE plan are kept.
All information required in the specification and plan, for the duration of the Sub Contractor and sub-sub
contractors contract, is to be recorded in the file.
The HSE file that will be maintained will be per construction site.
The file must be kept on site and must be available on request for audit and inspection purposes.
The HSE file at the end of the Sub Contractors contract shall be handed over to the Sumitomo.
2.45.1 In the event that the Sub Contractor needs to introduce a new sub-sub contractor, the Sub
Contractor
must first inform the Sumitomo and obtain his approval. Such sub-sub contractors must, in
every respect, meet Sumitomo HSE requirements.
2.45.2 Should the Sub contractor appoint a sub-sub contractor, the sub contractor would then have the
same role and responsibility in relation to the sub-sub contractors, in a similar way as
Sumitomo has in relation to the Sub contractor.
2.45.3 The Sub Contractor is directly accountable for the actions of his sub-Sub contractors. The Sub
Contractor will also be responsible for initiating any remedial action (recovery plan) that may
be necessary to ensure that the contractor complies with all requirements.
2.45.4 The Sub Contractor shall ensure that the sub-sub contractors appointed have the necessary
competencies and resources to perform the work safely.
2.45.5 The Sub Contractor shall provide any sub-sub contractor who is making a bid or appointed to
perform construction work, with the relevant sections of the documented HSE specification,
who would in turn provide Sumitomo HSE Management with a HSE plan for approval.
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2.45.6 The Main Contractor shall carry out inspections on the sub-contractor at least monthly to
ensure that their HSE plan is being implemented and maintained.
2.45.7 Sumitomo and/or the Sub Contractor shall stop any sub-sub contractor from executing
construction work which poses a threat to the safety and health of persons or the environment
or non-compliance to the approved HSE plan.
All work conducted on site shall fall within the legal requirements in accordance with the Basic
Conditions of Employment Act.
Contractors will notify Sumitomo of any work that needs to be performed after hours according to the
agreed arrangements. (The application needs to be submitted timeously to arrange for security gate
access control).
2.47 WORKING UNDER/OVER/ADJACENT TO WATER (P-SCCJ-HSE-019)
Barges safety shall be maintained and monitored by applying the HSE plan. Required HSE officer and
representative will be appointed and supervisors will be trained on HSE requirements. Water rescue
equipment will be available and an emergency plan displayed and tested to be successful. Diving
operations shall be strictly accordance with the HIRA and method statements provided to ensure
continuous safety precautions complied with. All divers and supervisors shall be declared medically fit
and proof of experience submitted. Diving equipment shall be checked at regular intervals and proof
thereof maintained.
No work above or near water will be allowed unless required PPE and recue equipment is porvided.
- Environmental & Social Management Plan (ESMP) BPI-CC acc. MOU Re.No.: L-
SCCJ-OTH-0001 dated 25 October 2016.
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MAIN AND SUB-CONTRACTOR: DETAILS, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Annexure B3 Site Organization Chart for SC Division (As of February 2017)
Site Project
Manager
Mega
Security
HR
Tech. Advisor for Tech. Advisor for Tech. Advisor for HSE Manager
Civil Mechanical Electrical Hendrik
Murakawa Denis Chris
K. Kato
Project Manager
K. Onuki
Deputy Project
Manager
S. Mitsue
Site Manager
Manjiro Yuko
Admin
Fenny Tatang TL Umar TL Hariyadi CDM Tri TL Rio TL Setyo TL Khasan TL Ivan Azhar TL Yuda Security Hartono Interface
Staff
Admin Abd On-
Nuru Slamet Laydown Deny CUJ Lilik Wakachiku Gatot Eng Agung Access WWT Saepudin RWT SV1 Hendry Progress Aria Anton Batching
Staff Qodir shore
Re-
Office Pile / Aash Bambang Off- Off-
Karno Fajar Precast Tamimi bar Asep WWT Danang RWT SV2 Gusdur Schedule Ari Agus S
Staff1 Pipe Pond R shore shore
Fab
Office Bambang Shop
Manaf Re-bar Oky TUJ Joko TL Wahid Boiler Aeration SV3 Dadang Erwan Survey
Staff2 W DWG
Office On-
Purnomo Laydown Yosep Piling Tomy Piling Dwi P Boiler Dimas BBS Adi
Staff3 shore
SV1 Nanag Piling Dwi W Intake
Muhamad CW
Dikri Piling Shanty TL TOC1
M Pipe
Suhendro Boiler Radha Doc Ctrl TOC2
TOC5
TOC6
Annexure B5 Site Organization Chart for PT. Grid Solutions Indonesia.
Annexure B6 Central Java Site Organization Chart BOP/Civil/SF/BTG Division
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