PROJECT / CONTRACT REF.

: 3839 / GC 14113600

CONTRACT TITLE: -

MISC INSTRUMENTATION PCR’S AT RG PLANT IN DUKHAN FIELDS

DOCUMENT TITLE :

METHOD STATEMENT FOR SCAFFOLDING WORKS

EPIC CONTRACTOR :

IMCO Engineering & Construction Company W.L.L.

P.O. Box: 22803 Doha, Qatar

Tel: (+974) 44667903/10/24 Fax: (+974) 44667905

Email: [email protected]

06.03.2016 0 ISSUED FOR REVIEW / COMMENTS GGT FT SS

REV. PREPARED CHECKED APPD.

DATE NO. REASON FOR REVISION APPD. IMCO
IMCO IMCO QP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE.......................................................................................................................................... 4

2. OBJECTIVES..................................................................................................................................... 4

3. SCOPE............................................................................................................................................... 4

4. REFERENCES.................................................................................................................................... 5

5. DEFINITIONS................................................................................................................................... 6

6. PROCESS.......................................................................................................................................... 6

6.1 SCAFFOLD MATERIALS.......................................................................................................................................... 7

6.2 FALL ARREST DEVICE............................................................................................................................................ 7
6.3 ERECTING OF SCAFFOLDS.................................................................................................................................... 7
6.4 GENERAL INSTRUCTION..................................................................................................................................... 10

7. SCAFFOLDING DESIGN............................................................................................................... 10

8. RESPONSIBILITY........................................................................................................................... 11

9. PRE-REQUISITES........................................................................................................................... 12

10. GENERAL ERECTION PROCEDURES...................................................................................... 13

10.1 PLANNING............................................................................................................................................................ 13
10.2 BRACING & TIES................................................................................................................................................. 13
10.3 GUARDRAILS........................................................................................................................................................ 14
10.4 SCAFF TAGS.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
10.5 DISMANTLING...................................................................................................................................................... 14

11. SEQUENCE OF SCAFFOLDING ERECTION ............................................................................ 15

11.1 METHOD OF WORKS......................................................................................................................................... 15

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12. HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATION............................................................................. 16

12.1 JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS....................................................................................................................................... 16

12.2 ENVIRONMENTAL & HEALTH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS................................................................................ 16
12.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................... 17
12.4 INFORMATION TO PERSONNEL......................................................................................................................... 17
12.5 EMERGENCY PROCEDURE............................................................................................................................. 17

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1. PURPOSE

This procedure provides guidance to all workers involved in scaffolding activity works
under the Misc. Instrumentation PCR’s at RG Plant in Dukhan Fields

The purpose of this procedure is ensuring IMCO develops and effectively implements the
Company policies, systems and provisions for the use of fall arrest and body recovery
equipment.

This procedure is structured to minimize the risk of injury to its employees and
subcontractors.

2. OBJECTIVES

This procedure provides guidance to personnel involved in scaffolding works and shall
apply to all scaffold activities in RG Plant area.

3. SCOPE

The scope of this plan is to establish the individual activities to be performed for the
installation of scaffolding structure within the scope of work of GC 14113600 as per the
project works requirement.

This procedure should be applied in all scaffolding activities as per this contract no. GC
14113600 inside RG Plant within the following PCR’s;

Sl PRC’s # Type of Scaffold Area Height Length Width Quantity

1 PCR 13/02 ARBD Tower scaffold 95 Area V-9503A 6M 4M 2M 1

2 PRC 14/02 ARBD Independent 95 Area V-9503A 2.5 M 2M 1M 1

3 PCR 14/06 ARBD Tower scaffold Main Control Room 4M 4M 2M 1

4M 4M 2M 1
4 PCR 14/07 ARBD Mobile scaffold 93 Area
2M 2M 2M 1

5 PCR 14/09 ARBD 95 Area outside LER 1 4M 4M 2M 1

Tower scaffold
95 Area pipe rack 8M 4M 4M 1

Bridge scaffold 95 Area pipe rack 1M 40 M 2M 1

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Mobile scaffold 95 Area 4M 2M 2M 1

92 Area above 2M 40 M 2M 1
Independent
6 PCR 14/10 ARBD 2M 20 M 2M 1
scaffold
92 Area below
8M 36 M 4M 1

94 Area 2M 2M 2M 3

2M 2M 2M 9
Independent
scaffold
95 Area 4M 2M 2M 2

7 PCR 14/11 ARBD 4M 2M 2M 2

Tower scaffold 95 Area V-9506 12 M 2M 2M 1

2M 2M 2M 2
Independent
97 Area
scaffold
4M 2M 2M 3

PCR 14/13 & PCR

8 Tower scaffold 94 Area V-9450 32 M 4M 4M 1
14/14 ARBD

Independent 94 Area F-9450 4M 16 M 2M 1

9 PCR 14/20 ARBD
Tower scaffold 94 Area F-9450 20 M 4M 2M 1

4. REFERENCES

IMCO ensure that all HSE requirements in below references are strictly followed.

 QP HSE Regulation for Contractors - Doc No QP-REG-S-001 Rev. 3

 Permit to Works system – Dukhan Fields - Doc No IP-OPS-015 Rev. A2

 Procedure for Conducting Toolbox Talks in Dukhan Fields - Doc No QPR-DKN-22

 Job Hazard Analysis - Doc No IP-OPS-066 Rev. A1

 Scaffolding Works for Dukhan Fields - Doc No IP-OPS-030 Rev. A2

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5. DEFINITIONS

Scaffold – a temporary structure assembled to provide safe access to a work

area, and to facilitate controlled lay down and storage of materials and /
or equipment on the structure.

Scaffold Tag – An administrative tool, i.e. a plastic card displayed on the scaffold
structure, used to control and records the operational status of the
scaffold.

Safety Harness – a safety harness fitted with a restraining line of lanyard and attached to
an anchorage point, is to arrest safely a limited free fall by the wearer. It
should be fitted with a restraining line or incorporating a pulley system,
which pays out the line on demand and rewinds it automatically when not
required. In either case, in the event of fall, the anchorage locks on to the
anchorage line should be within one meter of the point at which the load
is first applied, thereby limiting the fall.

Safety Lanyard – a safety lanyard is a piece of rope with loops for attachment of as
safety belt or harness to an anchorage point. It should be made of
synthetic fiber rope and may incorporate a shock-absorbing device to
provide the necessary degree of shock-absorption. It must be limited in
length so that the safety belt or harness is restrained to within allowable
free fall distance.

6. PROCESS

 Ensure that all scaffold work in Dukhan Fields operations areas is covered under the
Permit to Work System and a separate work permit shall be issued for erecting or
dismantling of each scaffold.

 Ensure that all scaffolding shall be erected, dismantled or modified by a qualified

scaffolders only which approved by QP 3rd party scaffolding training center.

 A work permit for the erecting of scaffold cannot be signed off as complete until the
scaffold has been inspected and approved for use by the Scaffolding Supervisor.

 A work permit for the dismantling of scaffold cannot be signed off as complete until the
scaffold materials have been removed from the site to a dedicated storage area.

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 After a scaffold has been erected and approved for use, any planned work on the
scaffold structure that requires a work permit must be conducted on a separate work
permit.

6.1Scaffold Materials

All scaffolds components, parts and materials shall conform to British Standard BS
5973 (1993), and shall be:

 Maintained in good condition, free from corrosion damage or other defects.

 Stored in designated areas.
 The inventory of scaffold materials at the worksite shall be kept to the minimum
numbers of lots required to complete the required work.
 Scaffold components and materials that are found to be damaged, defective or
unsuitable for use shall be clearly identified (i.e. labelled as “Unfit for Use”),
removed from service, and returned to the supplier premises.
 The removal and disposal of damaged/defective scaffolding materials is the
responsibility of the scaffolding supervisor on site.

6.2Fall Arrest Device

 Fall arrest devices must be used when scaffolders are exposed to a fall of
greater than 2 meters, and are not protected by standard handrails or an
appropriate enclosure.
 All scaffolders shall wear body harness and lifelines when working at a height
above 2 meters.

6.3Erecting of Scaffolds

 Scaffold that is erected by one scaffolding contractor may not be dismantled or

modified by another scaffolding contractor.
 A scaffolding contractor shall only use their own scaffold materials for the
erection of scaffold.
 Use Scaffolding shock bag for lifting the materials from down to up & vice
versa.
 The scaffolding supervisor shall inspect and approve all erected scaffold
structures and / or modifications to existing scaffold structures prior to their
use, and shall complete the scaffold inspection record accordingly (see
attachment 2).

6.3.1 Handrails

 Working platforms, that are 2 meters or greater in height, shall have

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side rails and end-rails. Handrails shall be fixed at a height of between

910 mm and 1150 mm above the level of the scaffold decking, and a
mid-rail shall be installed halfway between the handrail and the
decking.
 Handrail must be fitted to the inside of the standards to prevent
outward movement.

6.3.2 Toe boards

 Toe boards shall be fitted to the edges of scaffold decking that is 2

meters or greater in height, and the boards shall have a minimum
height of 155 mm.
 Toe boards must be fitted to the inside of the standards to prevent
outward movement, and shall be secured by toe clips or lashed using
6.5 mm thick wire or rope.

6.3.3 Scaffolding Decking

 Scaffold decking boards shall have a minimum of 38 mm thick and 203

mm wide (nominal measurements), and shall be clean, unpainted, and
free of nails, cracks and warps.
 All boards shall be fitted with the end protection, i.e. hoop irons, and
shortened boards shall have the end protection refitted.
 Boards shall be secured to the scaffolding poles with clamps or lashed
using 6.5 mm thick wire or rope. Gaps between boards shall be as
small as possible (close-boarded).

6.3.4 Bracing

 All scaffold structures should be built on a firm and level base, with the
use of base plates to ensure stability.
 Pipe work or other equipment must not be used for the securing of the
scaffolds.
 Diagonal bracing shall be provided on all sides at all levels of the
structure and bracing material shall not exceed 3 meters in length.
 Diagonal bracing shall be fitted at an angle of 45 degrees and, where
possible, shall be assembled upwards from the base plate level.
 Scaffold poles over 2.44 meters in length shall be handled by two
persons, to prevent the blind end from inadvertently striking personnel,
equipment or instrumentation.
 Where scaffold cross-members are less than 2 meters above ground
level, the cross-member shall be tapped with highly visible hazard
warning tape.

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6.3.5 Ladders

 Ladders used to access scaffolds shall be constructed of metal or

wood, shall be properly maintained and regularly inspected, and should
be the proper length for the job.

Note: Fabricated ladders MUST NOT be used as an access in scaffold.

 Ladders shall be placed on a secure footing and NEVER on boxes,

drums or other unstable bases.
 The best angle for setting a ladder is approximately 75 degrees, and
the ladder should rise at least 1 meter above the landing place.
Ladders shall not be supported on their rungs, and rungs shall not be
used to support scaffold boards.
 Ladders shall not be extended by lashing two ladder sections together.
 Vertical ladders shall not fasten securely in place at the top and bottom
ends and at 750 mm intervals, and should be kept to a minimum length
only for accessing a scaffold platform.
 Ladders shall be inspected at the same frequency and as part of the
scaffold structure.
 Damaged or defective ladders shall be clearly identified, removed from
service and returned to the supplier’s premises.

6.3.6 Scaffold Tag System

 IMCO and sub-contractors shall use a Scaffold Tagging System to

control the safe use of scaffold structures. The system shall include the
following 2 tags.

 “Approved for Use” tag

 “Do not use” tag

 The “Approved for Use” tag shall be attached to a scaffold structure

that has been completed, inspected and is approved for the use for
which it was constructed. This tag shall identify the following minimum
requirements:

 Location of scaffold
 Date erected
 Requested by
 Scaffolding Supervisor’s signature
 Load bearing capabilities
 Re-inspection signatures

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 The “Do not Use” tag shall be displayed on scaffold that is:

 In the process of being erected but not completed.

 Erected but awaiting inspection
 Deficient and requiring correction or modification

 Any defects in materials and / or construction shall be recorded and the

scaffold cannot be approved for the use until the noted deficiencies
have been corrected.
 After the completed scaffold structure has been inspected and
approved for use, the scaffolding supervisor shall remove the “Do not
Use” tag and replace it with an “Approved for Use” tag, affixed in a
clearly visible location.

6.3.7 Inspection

 Scaffold structures shall be inspected at least once per week if the

scaffold is being continuously used. If the use of the scaffold changes,
i.e. from light duty purpose to heavy purpose, then the scaffold must be
re-inspected for its use.
 Scaffolding structures shall be re-inspected after adverse weather
conditions to ensure that they are structurally sound.
 Scaffolding that is not in regular use shall be inspected once per month
or each time a new Work Permit is raised for work involving the use of
the scaffold.
 Inspection dates and signatures must be recorded on the scaffold tag.
All scaffold structures in “long term” use shall be audited on a regular
basis by the scaffolding supervisor.

6.4General Instruction

Wherever reasonably practicable, platforms with guard rail and toe boards should
be provided for work at heights above two meters. Where this is not reasonably
practicable and a person at work is exposed to a fall exceeding two meters, an
appropriate and properly anchored fall-arrest device must be worn.

7. SCAFFOLDING DESIGN

The access and working scaffold listed in Table – 1, with their construction criteria shall be
design by IMCO Scaffolding team in accordance with appropriate QP Scaffolding Works
for Dukhan Fields Doc. No. IP-OPS-030 Rev. A2. All other scaffold, and all scaffold which

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are the subject of a specific user request outside the specified format of Table - , shall be
designed by IMCO Scaffolding Team to the requirements and approval of Client (QP).

Table 1 – Loads and Dimensions for Tubes and Fittings Scaffold

Type of Use of Scaffold Maximum Maximum Typical load

scaffold Scaffold loading per number of spacing examples per
m2 working between bay
platforms standards
Very light Inspection 75 kg. 1 working 2.7 m. 1 man+ tool.
duty access and platform No materials
independent painting
Very light
duty
independent Power 150 kg. 2 working 2.4 m. 2 man+ tool.
General cleaning, platform No materials
purpose painting,
light
engineering
Light
independent engineering, 200 kg. 2 working 2.1 m. 2
Heavy duty e.g. welding platforms+ men+175kg.of
or electrical 1at very light materials
duty
independent Heavy 250 kg. 2 working 2.0 m. 2
engineering, platforms+ men+250kg.of
e.g. large 1at very light materials
pipe work duty
of structural
Special To be stated on design drawings
purpose

8. RESPONSIBILITY

8.1Safety Officer

 Shall ensure that the scaffolding activities in GC 14113600 project are as per
QP standards IP-OPS-030 Rev. A2.
 Shall ensure that only qualified scaffolding personnel are involved in
scaffolding activities.
 Shall ensure the scaffolding personnel are complying with Permit to Work
requirements.

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 Shall ensure that scaffolding structures are re-inspected after adverse

weather conditions.

8.2Scaffolding Supervisor / Scaffolding Inspector

 Shall ensure that all scaffolding personnel under his authority fully comply
with this procedure and Permit to Work requirements.
 Shall ensure that all scaffolding is inspected regularly and up-to-date records
are maintained.
 Shall ensure that all scaffold erected is checked properly as per standards.
 Shall ensure that “long term” scaffold structures are regularly audited and
report submitted to the Safety Officer at site.
 Shall ensure that all damaged or defective materials are identified, tagged
and returned to the stockyard premises.

9. PRE-REQUISITES

Before initiating the scaffolding work activities at site, following pre-conditions will be
satisfied:
 All scaffold work in GC 14113600 project is covered under the Permit to Work
System and a separate work permit shall be issued for erecting or dismantling of
each scaffold.
 Ensure proper survey should be done at site by the competent person to check the
loose pockets, levelling and adequate space for scaffolding.
 Ensure that estimated materials will be prepared as per requirement to avoid any
near miss at site.
 Layout of longitudinal and across sectional line on the actual ground.
 Scaffolding shall only be erected, dismantled or modified by qualified scaffolding
personnel in accordance with QP requirements (IP-OPS-030 Rev. A2)
 Insure supported scaffolds consist of one or more platforms supported by the
outrigger beams, brackets, poles, legs, uprights, post, frames or similar rigid
support.
 Insure guardrails or personal fall arrest system for fall prevention/protection is
required for workers on platforms 10 feet or higher.
 Insure working platforms/decks must be planked close to the guardrails.
 Insure planks are to be overlapped on a support at least 6 inches, but not more than
12 inches.
 Insure legs, post frames, poles, uprights must be on base plates and mud sills, or a
firm foundation, and be plumb and braced.
 Ensure to check for safe access. Do not use the cross braces as a ladder for access
or exit.
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scaffold has been inspected and approved for use by the scaffolding supervisor.
 Scaffolding inspector has been signed in the scaffold tag after he makes sure that
scaffolding is safe to use.
 A work permit for the dismantling of scaffold cannot be signed off as complete until
the scaffold materials has been removed from the site to a dedicated storage area.
 After the scaffold has been erected and approved for use, any planned work on the
scaffold structure that requires a work permit must be conducted on a separate work
permit.

10. GENERAL ERECTION PROCEDURES

10.1 Planning

In order to satisfy the requirement of personnel intending to work from the working
platform, the scaffolder will need to liaise with those personnel, the maximum load
likely to be placed on the working platform, the area of working platform necessary
to carry out the work, positioning of access ladders and a comfortable working
height for the working platform will all need to be discussed. Any hazards involved
with the erection shall be identified at the planning stage and appropriate
precautions taken. Proximity to live electrical equipment or interface problems may
need to be given consideration.

10.2 Bracing & Ties

All scaffolds shall be braced and tied to form a rigid stable structure. There are
minimum requirements for bracing and tying scaffold but these is a guide only to
the scaffolder. A priority concern of the scaffolder is to provide a safe working
platform free from movement. If this priority is not satisfied on completion of the
minimum requirements for bracing and tying, the scaffolder is bound to include
such extra ties and braces as in needed.

10.2.1 Braces

With the exception of tower and single bay scaffolds, face braces shall be
provided that are attached to the external row of standards of the scaffold
as close to the junction of the ledger and standard as is practicable and
extend to the full length and height of the scaffolding. Transverse braces
shall be provided that are attached diagonally in every lift joining the internal
and external standards at both ends of the scaffold and at intervals not
exceeding 25 meters. Tower and single bay scaffolding shall be provided
with braces diagonally in every face in every lift of the scaffold.

10.2.2 Ties

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Ties shall be provided that are attached by 90 couplers to the outside and
inside standards or ledgers as close as possible to the junction of ledgers
and standards. They shall be located horizontally no further than one bay
from the ends and at intervals not exceeding 3 bays. They shall be located
vertically in the first lift and at intervals not exceeding 4 meters.

10.3 Guardrails

All working platform above a height of 2 meters or at any height less than 2 meters
where a hazard such as starter bars exists, shall be provided with double guard
rails and kickboards to all open edges.

The guard rails shall consist of a top rail erected 1 meter above the working
platform and a midrail erected midway between the top rail and the working
platform.

Kickboards shall extend a minimum of 200mm above the working platform and
shall be secured firmly to the standards. Puncheons may be fixed to the guard rails
to facilitate the securing of kickboards if necessary.

10.4 Scaff tags

Upon completion of the scaffolding the scaffolder supervisor/Inspector shall affix a

scaffold complete Scaff tag to the base of the scaffold at the point of access. The
Scaff tag shall display the following information;

 Location Ref.
 No. Date
 erected
 Requested by
 Built by
 Foreman
 Signature
 Safe Working Load

During erection, alteration or dismantling of the scaffolding a scaffold incomplete

sign of Scaff tag shall be displayed. Personal other than scaffolders are not
permitted to access a scaffold while the incomplete sign or Scaff tag is displayed.

10.5 Dismantling

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 Prior to any dismantling of scaffolding taking place and during the dismantling
procedure, the following safety precautions shall be observed:
 The Scaff tag is to be changed from “Complete” status to “Incomplete” status.
 The area at ground level is to be barricaded with general purpose bunting and
a sign displayed stating “Danger – Men Working Above”
 Use Scaffolding shock bag for lifting the materials from down to up & vice
versa.
 All planks are to be turned to remove dust and dirt that may cause eye injuries.
Care shall be taken to ensure personnel are not working below when plank
cleaning is taking place. All horizontal tubes, once removed, shall be turned to
the vertical to remove grit and metal flakes from inside the tubes to avoid eye
injuries during lowering operation.

11. SEQUENCE OF SCAFFOLDING ERECTION

11.1 Method of Works

 Lying of sole board horizontally on the ground along with longitudinal lines at a
spacing of 1.2 meters.
 Placing of adjustable base plate/jack base on the sole board at a spacing of
1.2 meters.
 Placing of standard pipe on each base plate. Alignment of pipes for true 90
degrees vertically.
 Couple vertical pipes with horizontal bracing pipes at 300 mm above the base
plate with the help of dual couplers.
 Similarly 2nd horizontal pipe will be braced at 300 mm below the top of the
stand pipe.
 Fix across bracing at inclination of 35 degrees to 45 degrees with the help of
Sewell couplers.
 After completion of frame work, stirrup heads/ U jack will placed, in the pipes,
at top for support system of wood runners.
 Place of 100 mm x 100 mm x 4 meters long wood runners in the U jacks in
longitudinal direction.
 Place of 75 x 75 x 4000 mm long wood runners on the 100 mm x 100 mm x 4
meters long wood runners in cross sectional direction for placing of ply board
as slab bottom.
 Care will be taken for the beams with respect to more support by bracing of
one or more horizontal at top level.
 A walk way platform of 1.2 meters wide will be made by extended horizontal
pipes, along with the periphery of slab.
 Guard hand rails will be fixed on the external side to the walk way.
 Toe boards will be fixed on the guard rails.
 At 75 degrees angle monkey ladder will be fixed at both ends of walk way.

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 After the completed scaffold structure has been inspected and approved for
use, the scaffolding supervisor shall remove the “Do Not Use” tag and replace
it with an “Approved for Use” tag, affixed in a clearly visible location.

12. HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATION

12.1 Job Hazard Analysis

 Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is a procedure to review job methods and

uncover hazards that may have been overlooked in the layout of the PRC’s
works activity and in the design of the machinery, equipment and tools or
that may have developed after production started, or that resulted from
changes in work procedures or personnel.

 The objectives of this JHA is to ensure that the basic steps of a job or task
are determined and identified any existing or potential hazards are
documented to ensure suitable and sufficient controls are in place to enable
individual work or task to be performed safely and effectively at all QP
facilities under this Project.

 One of the purposes of this JHA is to provide a method for the identification
of hazards and control of risk arising from the workplace and the introduction
of new workplace, processes and substances to the facility and the means
by which these risks shall be eliminated or minimized.

 To comply with relevant QP regulation and approved code of practice.

NOTE: See attached JHA file.

12.2 Environmental & Health Safety Requirements

First Aid Facilities – IMCO shall ensure adequate first aid resources are
available at the jobsite.

Toilet Facilities – IMCO shall ensure adequate toilet facilities are

placed for staff working on this activity.

Site Work Rules – IMCO shall ensure all activities are conducted

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following the site work rules.

Safety - IMCO shall fully comply with all safety requirements.

12.3 Personal Protective Equipment

Appropriate personal protective equipment should be issued to the workers for the
specific work activities.
 Safety Shoes
 Safety Coverall (full body)
 Safety Helmet
 Safety Glasses
 Hand Gloves
 Dust Mask (as required)

12.4 Information to Personnel

A pre task briefing will be carried out detailing the following information:
 Task assign to each workers
 Manual Material Handling
 Traffic Management / Safety
 What to do in the event of a first aid injury or other incidents happen at site.
 Heat Stress advice

12.5 Emergency Procedure

In the event of an accident, the following procedures shall be followed;

 Immediately send a First Aider to the scene.
 Call Emergency control room – Dukhan regarding the location, type and nature
of incident including casualty details.
 Inform the project manager, QP focal point.
 Stop all other activity in the vicinity.
 Ensure to switch off the entire engine.
 Remove or isolate any immediate dangers ONLY if safe to do so.
 Cordon the area to prevent the scene being further disturbed (to aid
investigation)
 Give assistance as requested to the emergency services.
 Photograph the scene. (if possible)
 Take statement from witness.
 Carry out incident investigation

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