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    Work Instruction

    Office Related Fall Prevention


    (HCOM-HSE-GWI-17-007)

    Designation Signature

    Prepared By HSE Officer

    Issue/Revision: Page 1 of 6 Issue Date:


    Reviewed By

    Approved By

    Date effective:

    Due date for review:

    Copy Number:

    REVISION HISTORY

    Revision Issue Affected Revision Details Prepared by Reviewe Approved


    Date No. Pages d by by

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    /Revision
    Level

    TABLE OF CONTENTS
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    a. Purpose

    b. Scope

    c. Definitions

    d. Reference

    e. Responsibilities for Application

    f. Procedures

    1. PURPOSE
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    To establish guidelines and awareness of personnel in preventing office related falls

    2. SCOPE OF APPLICATION
    This procedure covers all HCOM Offices and office related set up (stores and
    workshops) including Project sites offices.

    3. DEFINITIONS
    N/A

    4. REFERENCES
    4.1 Federal Law No. (8) of 1980 Regulations of Labour Relations
    4.2 Ministerial Order No. (32) of 1982 Determination of the Ways and Means to
    Protect Employees Against Occupational Hazards
    4.3 OSHAD SF CoP 8.0- General Workplace Amenities
    4.4 HCOM-QHSE-G-17-006 Identification & Evaluation of HSE Aspects & Hazards
    4.5 HSEP-4.3.2-01 Legal and Other Requirements Identification
    4.6 IMP-07 Competence, Training and Awareness
    4.7 IMP-16 QHSE Management System Roles, Responsibilities, Accountabilities
    and Authorities

    5. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR APPLICATION


    5.1 QHSE Management Representative

    To ensure that this work instruction is developed, maintained and updated


    whenever required and that it is available to all the relevant personnel.

    5.2 HCOM Personnel

    To execute the provisions stated on this work instructions.

    5.3 QHSE Department

    To perform review on the effectiveness of the implementation of this work


    instruction;

    To conduct relevant trainings for prevention of office related falls;

    Ensure the provisions on this work instruction are followed.

    6. PROCEDURES
    6.1 Introduction
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    Fall is the most common office incident, accounting for the greatest number of
    disabling injuries. The disabling injury rate of falls among office workers is 2 to
    2.5 times higher than the rate for non-office employees. A fall occurs when you
    lose your balance and footing. One of the most common causes of office falls is
    Tripping over an open desk or file drawer. Bending while seated in an unstable
    chair and tripping over electrical cords or wires are other common hazards.
    Office falls are frequently caused by using a chair or stack of boxes in place of a
    ladder and by slipping on wet floors. Loose carpeting, objects stored in halls or
    walkways, and inadequate lighting are other hazards that invite accidental falls.
    Fortunately, all of these fall hazards are preventable.

    6.2 Details of Instruction

    The following checkpoints can help prevent a fall before it happens:

    a) Be sure the pathway is clear before you walk;


    b) Close drawers completely after every use;
    c) Avoid excessive bending, twisting and leaning backward while seated;
    d) Secure electrical cords and wires away from walkways;
    e) Always use a stepladder for overhead reaching. Chairs should never be used
    as ladders;
    f) Clean up spills immediately;
    g) Pick up objects co-workers may have left on the floor – a pen, paper clip, etc.
    h) Report loose carpeting or damaged flooring;
    i) Never carry anything that obscures your vision;
    j) Ensure adequate lighting on the pathways, halls and walkways;
    k) Stairways made of slippery materials (marbles, tiles, etc) shall have anti slip
    pads;
    l) Wear stable shoes with non-slip soles;
    m) Prevent storing unnecessary items along the halls and walkways;
    n) Keep your focus while walking especially in going up and down the stairway;
    o) Use handrail when going up and down the stairway.

    If you find yourself heading for a fall, remember- roll, don’t reach. By letting your body
    crumple and roll, you are more likely to absorb the impact and momentum of a fall without
    injury. Reaching an arm or leg out to break your fall may result in a broken limb instead.

    Issue/Revision: Page 6 of 6 Issue Date:

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