SITE ASPECT ELEMENTS 7.

1 Site Access and Egress • Site vehicular access are expected to be shared
with the hospital staff and contractors (for other contract), through the only entrance at the end of
Tsing San Path. • Store materials and plant away from means of access for the general public and
occupants. • Remove rubbish and demolition materials regularly. Do not allow to accumulate on site,
in particular, every floor including the roof. 31 WORKED EXAMPLE NO. 1 - Appendix 7.2 Deliveries
Access to the site is only from Tsing Shan Path, off Tsing Chung Koon Road. The access entrance and
the EVA in front of Block A is to be kept clear at all time. 7.3 Emergencies Refer to section 7.2 above.
7.4 Location of Temporary Site Accommodation The Contractor is to make proposals for the provision
and location of temporary site accommodation for his employees and other contractors for the
duration of the works in accordance to the Building Ordinance CAP123, Building (Planning)
Regulations, Part VII. Arch SD site accommodation are detailed in the "Particular Specification for
Accommodation and Provisions for Clerk of Works, Building Services Inspectorate Staff and Resident
Engineers". Temporary site accommodation is to be located in a position so as not to interfere with
access to and from the site nor access to and from the Works. Nor should it be in a position so that
the neighbouring properties are overlooked. The fire and emergency access must be maintained at
all times. 7.5 Location of Unloading, Layout and Storage Areas The Contractor is to plan and co-
ordinate the provision of unloading, layout and storage areas, to suit the methods of construction
and work in progress, subject to the approval of the Architect or his representatives. Materials are to
be unloaded and stored in locations which will not in any way affect access or egress to the site nor
the works. Initial assessment has indicated that the open space, at the existing open air car parking
area would be used as the storage area for material. The setting up of hoarding will be required to
take into accounts of this area. A full safe system of work will be expected for carnage on site which
will take account of placements of plant/equipment in relation to underlying structures and utilities
and protecting the Hospital staff during the loading and unloading operations. The Contractor should
take into considerations of the existing structure of the pedestrian tunnel along the pavement of the
existing Block A and avoid placing excessive loading on pavement, which will consequently affect the
structure of the tunnel. 7.6 Traffic and Pedestrian Routes The road and public footpaths are to be
kept open at all times. All necessary signage and barriers are to be put in place to protect pedestrians
at the site entrance and access and egress points. The access from and to the pedestrian
underground tunnel is to be kept open at all times. 32 Redevelopment of the Staff Quarters for the
Establishment of a Rehabilitation Block at Tuen Mun Hospital - Phase 1 7.7 Special Consideration to
Welfare Facilities The Contractors should be fully conversant with the tender documents and will be
required to develop proposals to respond to the health and safety requirements in this section.
Provision of site welfare facilities to be in accordance to the requirements set out in the Specification
Preliminaries and the Particular Specification for Site Safety. 7.8 Environment Noise: Due to the
sensitivity of the neighbourhood, the Contractor should provide provisions against noise and
vibration by controlling it at source by fitting silencers and dampers where possible. Do not keep
machinery running unnecessarily. Pollution: Take precautions to protect against pollution of water
courses and the air. Damp down the ground to ensure that dust is not generated. Ensure that during
the demolitions all dust is kept to a minimum by damping down at regular intervals. Provide personal
protective equipment including head protection, ear protectors for all operatives involved in noisy
working, eye and face protection, respiratory protective equipment, general and specialist clothing,
gloves, safety footwear. Waste Disposal: Refer to Particular Specification for the disposal of the toxic
waste. 7.9 Security • Ensure that all ladders and other means of access to scaffolding are removed at
the end of each working day and locked in a secure area. • Maintain a daily log of all site operatives
and visitors to record time of arrival to site and departure from site. • Issue all operatives with
suitable identification badges to be worn and displayed at all times whilst on site. • Lock away in
secure storage flammable or dangerous substances. • Immobilise plant at the end of each work
period. 7.10 Safety • Ensure that all employees are aware of the safety policy and put into place
arrangements to ensure that all visitors and workers new to the site are aware of the site safety
provisions. • Portable electric tools and equipment are to be supplied from 110V transformers or
have special measures taken to protect them from mechanical damage and wet conditions. • Locate
underground electricity cables, mark and take precautions to avoid. 33 WORKED EXAMPLE NO. 1 -
Appendix • Ensure that cartridge operated tools are operated by trained personnel and in
accordance with the maker's instructions that the gun is cleaned regularly and kept in a secure place
when not in use. • Ensure that there are chutes for waste to avoid materials being thrown down. •
Ensure waste material is removed regularly and that the site is kept tidy and materials stored safely. •
Ensure that all personnel can reach their place of work safely and that there are adequate barriers to
stop falls from open edges of the ground trenches. • Provide adequate artificial lighting when work is
carried out after dark on the site ground. • Ensure that ladders are in good condition and that they
are secured either at the top or bottom to prevent slipping. The ladders are to rise by at least 1.07m
above their landing place. • Provide adequate propping to the existing structure while the demolition
is in progress, to avoid sudden collapsing. Propping, temporary shoring and the excavation plan
should be submitted, in accordance to the Particular Specification requirement in good time for
approval, before the commencement of such works. • Provide adequate scaffolding to carry out the
works ensuring that there is proper access, all uprights provided with base plates, it is secured to the
building, fully board working platforms, provide adequate guard rails and toe boards to every side
which a person can fall more than 1.98m, that where loaded with materials, they are evenly
distributed, where the scaffold is near the boundary then debris netting should be incorporated, the
scaffold is inspected on a weekly basis and after bad weather and that the results of the inspection
are recorded and signed by the person who carried out the inspection. • Provide the right number
and type of fire extinguishers in positions where they may be needed. Ensure all fire extinguishers
are properly maintained and inspected and a record of inspection certified on the appliance. •
Ensure that there are adequate escape routes and that they are kept clear at all times