S.O.

P FOR PILING

SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE OF

PILING ACTIVITY

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Cover Sheet 1

Contents 2

1 Purpose 3

2 Scope 3

3 Exclusions 3

4 Applicability 3

5 Reference Documents 3

6 Prerequisite 3
Sub-activity in Piling activity & Safety Precautions
7 Required 4-07

8 SOP for working in Night 08

9 Emergency Preparedness & Response 08-10

10 SOP for prevention of Environmental Damage 11-12

11 Waste Management 12

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1. PURPOSE
This document describes the Safe Operating procedure to carry out the pile foundation on the LPG
mounded bullet in controlled manner with reference to the IS 5121 (1969) Safety Code for Piling & other
deep foundations.

2. SCOPE
It includes Piling activity and civil work at non marine location. This document shall be used along with
EHS Agreement & other EIPL documents such as Risk assessments, construction methodology etc.

3. EXCLUSION
In case of very specific & mandatory customer’s need & their processes & formats can be followed as a
part or in full. However in case of any conflict most stringent norms must be followed.

4. APPLICABILITY
This procedure is applicable only for restoration project works of the LPG mounded bullet

5. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Following Documents / Codes have been referred for the preparation of this procedure:-
a) IS 5121 (1969) Safety Code for Piling & other deep foundations.
b) IS: 7293-1974 (Safety code for working with construction machineries)

6. PREREQUISITE

a) Generic Contract Documents (as applicable)

b) Tested handling equipment’s, Tools & Tackles.
c) Availability of skilled manpower.
d) Availability of all relevant PPEs.
e) Availability of Emergency Handling items e.g. first aid kit, Emergency Torch Light,

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7.SUB- ACTIVITY IN PILING ACTIVITY& REQUIRED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

7.1. SOP FOR MOBILIZATION OF MATERIALS, SITE SETUP AND MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES,
EQUIPMENTS AND MACHINES.

a) Access of transportation of materials should be checked prior to commencement of work.

b) Traffic movement should be considered.
c) Space required for movement of vehicles, machines and equipment should be considered.
d) Loading and unloading should be done on levelled ground.
e) All the drivers and operators should carry their valid license& should be free of any alcohol/drugs intake.
Regular random checks shall be done to ensure this.
f) Speed limit should be restricted to 10KMPH in EIPL Terminal inside plant area.
g) All the reversing activity of vehicles equipments and machines should be done under the supervision of
dedicated helper/flagman.
h) All the machineries, equipments and vehicles should be checked before operation& Fitness tag should be
displayed for easy identification.
i) Before operating vehicles, operators should ensure that nobody is under the vehicle.
j) All the vehicle should have valid documents like Registration Certificate, insurance, fitness certificate
etc.

7.2.SOP FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING OF MATERIALS LIKE EQUIPMENTS, CEMENT

BAGS, PARTS OF CRANE, PILING RIG ETC.

a) One dedicated unloading area or platforms should be arranged.

b) Rigid barricading should be provided around the area. Only authorized people relating to loading and
unloading operation should enter the area.
c) Dedicated worker/flagman should be deployed to prevent unauthorized entry.
d) Banners and posters relating to loading and unloading work should be displayed.
e) Equipment, lifting machines, lifting gears involved in loading and unloading operation should have TPI
(third party inspection certificate) or EIPL client.
f) Only authorized operator should operate the machine & must be free of alcohol/drugs intake. No
operator shall be engaged whose age is below 58 yrs.
g) Loading and unloading should be done under the supervision of authorized signaler.
h) All the relevant PPEs should be used.
i) All the supervisors looking after the job should maintain good housekeeping to prevent slip and trip
hazard..
j) Tag line shall be used to guide suspended loads.
k) No person should be allowed to move under suspended load.
l) Cement shall not be stacked for more than 6 feet.

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m) Support pads shall be provided while stacking similar items to avoid finger crush press in between while
handling.

7.3.SOP FOR BORING, PILING AND OPERATION OF TRIPOD

a) Boring and piling zone should have barricading to prevent unauthorized access/entry.
b) 5 m. Exclusion zone around the rig should be done.
c) Piling rig should be tract into position under the supervision of competent person.
d) Unauthorized entry should be restricted into hazardous zone.
e) One dedicated person should be deployed to prevent unauthorized entry.
f) In an interruption of piling occurred the chisel needs to be removed, it should be done under the
supervision of competent person.
g) Piling rig should have third party inspection certificate or EIPL . Pile driving equipment in use shall be
inspected by a competent engineer at regular intervals not exceeding three months. Also a register shall
be maintained at the site of work for recording the results of such inspections. Pile lines and pulley
blocks shall be inspected by the foreman before the beginning of each shift. For any excess wear or any
other defect.
h) Where electricity is used as power for piling rig, only armored cable conforming to the relevant Indian
Standard shall be used and the cable shall be thoroughly waterproofed.
i) Piles being hoisted in the rig should be so slung that they do not have to be swung round, and may not
inadvertently, swing or whip round. A hand rope shall be fastened to a pile that is being hoisted to
control its movement. While a pile is being guided into position in the leads, workers shall not put their
hands or arms between the pile and the inside guide or on top of the pile, but shall use a rope for guiding.
j) If two pile drivers are erected at one place these shall be separated by a-distance at least equal to the
longest leg in either rig.
k) The frame of any rig shall be structurally safe for all anticipated dead, live or wind loads. Whenever
there is any doubt about the structural strength, suitable test shall be Carrie out by the foreman and the
results of the test recorded. Test pile or other working pile-driving equipment shall be taken into use
until it has been inspected and found to be safe.
l) Pile drivers shall be firmly supported on heavy timber sills, concrete beds or other secure foundation. If
necessary to prevent danger, pile drivers shall be adequately guyed.
m) Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent a pile driver from overturning if a wheel breaks.
n) Adequate precautions shall be taken by providing stirrups or by other effective means, to prevent the
rope from coming out of the top pulley or wheel.
o) When the rig is not in use, extra precautionary measures for stability, such as securing them with
minimum four guys, shall be adopted to prevent any accidents due to wind, storm, gales, and earthquake.
When not in use the hammer shall be in dropped position and shall be held in place by a cleat, timber or
any other suitable means.

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p) Access to working platforms and the top pulley shall be provided by ladder or Steps in main tripod leg In
tall driven piling rigs or rigs of similar nature where a ladder is necessary for regular use, the ladder shall
be securely fastened and extended for the full height of the rig. The ladder shall also be maintained in
good condition at all times.
q) All the dangers rotating part of the machineries should have safety guards and no one should wear loose
clothing to prevent entanglement. Exposed gears, fly wheels, etc., and shall be fully enclosed. Boilers,
hoist, drums and brakes shall be kept in good condition and sheltered from weather, wherever possible.
r) Defective parts of pile drivers, such as sheaves, mechanism slings and hose shall be repaired by only
competent person and duly inspected by foreman-in-charge of the rig and the results recorded in the
register.
s) Previous experience of working in particular areas to find whether there is any risk of underground
collapse, if it is so safety precaution should be taken in consultation with Competent Person (Piling
Consultant).
t) Avoid reputedly drilling closed to fresh piles.
u) Quality working platform should be constructed.
v) Working at height should be avoided if possible. All requirements of height work safety will be adhered
while working at height. Adequate working platform with proper access shall be ensured. Safety harness
along with Helmet must be used.
w) Rig controls will only be activated following clear instruction of the operator.Only authorized person
will be allowed to work on rig controls.
x) Hammer and its attachment should be check by competent person. Adequate precautions shall be taken
to prevent the hammer from missing the pile.
y) Winch machine of the Tripod should be operated by authorized operator.

7.4 SOP FOR BAR CUTTING, BENDING, FIXING, WELDING AND GAS CUTTING.

a) The area should be rigidly barricaded.

b) Security/dedicated worker should be deployed to prevent unauthorized entry.
c) All the activity in the fabrication yard should be done under competent supervision.
d) The yard should be proper house kept to prevent hazards like falling, slipping, tripping.
e) Welding activity should be done by the competent person and earthing should be done for welding
machines.
f) The electrical connection should be routed through 30mA sensitivity RCCB. Bare cable insertion is strictly
banned. Only industrial purpose plug sockets shall be used. Only double insulated cable shall be used.
g) Gas cutting should be done under the competent supervision; IS standard flash back arrester should be
used to prevent accident like fire and explosion. Pressure gauge shall be in working condition.
h) Gas cylinder should be handled safely & always stored in upright position. Oxygen & DA cylinders shall
be stored separately at least 6m away. Never roll cylinders on ground.
i) Fire extinguishers & sand & water buckets shall be kept nearby hot work area.
j) Poster should be displayed relating to the relevant hazards.

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k) Everyone inside the yard should wear relevant PPEs like safety shoe, safety helmet, face shield, ear
plugs, and shoulder pads.
l) Mechanical handling inside the yard should be done under competent supervision.
m) Bar bending & cutting equipment’s shall have emergency stop button & adequate guarding for rotating
parts?
n) Only IS certified & tested cutting blades shall be used for bar cutting.
o) Gas cutters/ welders, bar benders/cutters shall be provided with ID cards to prevent unauthorized
operation.

7.5 SOP FOR PLACING AND HANDLING OF REINFORCEMENT CAGE AND LINER.

a) Placing and handling of reinforcement cage and liner should be done under competent
supervision/Lifting Supervisor/Rigger.
b) All the lifting machines and gears involved in mechanical handling must have TPI certificate, or EIPL.
c) Only authorized operators should operate the equipment.
d) Load shall be properly secured to crane hook by a competent Rigger/Khalasi/Lifting supervisor.
e) During the activity nobody should stand around the activity zone.
f) During operation nobody stand under the suspended load.
g) Tag line should be used for controlling accidental swing.
h) Safe working load of the equipments should not be exceeded. Crane’s operational Safety devices shall be
in working condition & not bypassed.
i) Suitable Hand gloves should be used while handling reinforcement cage & liner.

7.6.SOP FOR POURING OF CONCRETE.

a) Spot Mixer should be operated by authorized operator.

b) The area should be barricaded to prevent unauthorized entry.
c) All the rotating parts of the batching/mixer plant should be adequately guarded/protected to prevent
entanglement hazard.
d) Electrical connections should be checked on routine basis and temporary electrical connections should
be joint less, routed through 30mA sensitivity RCCB& kept overhead. Bare cable insertion is strictly
banned. Only industrial purpose plug sockets shall be used. Only double insulated cable shall be used.
e) Everyone involved in the job should wear nose mask, goggles to prevent breathing of cement dust etc.
Rubber hand gloves should be used for concrete handling.
f) After completion of the concreting the floors and all the contaminated items should be cleaned.

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8.SOP FOR WORKING IN NIGHT.

a) Adequate lighting arrangement in the night should be made. A minimum of 100 lux intensity light shall
be maintained at work site. The illumination level shall be measured on daily basis & record kept.
b) All the workers must wear reflecting jackets.
c) Security guards/ Night Watchman should be kept to watch the movements of the staff and workers.
d) Work should be temporary suspended on very cold and foggy night.
e) Entry Exit register shall be maintained at work location. Name should be registered before entering the
activity area in the night. And the same with tally LPG check post and Maingate.
f) An emergency vehicle will be kept in standby at work location during night work.
g) Availability of emergency handling items like first aid box, life jackets, fire extinguishers, emergency
lights etc shall be ensured in sufficient quantity.
h) Competent Site engineer & Safety officer shall be available at work location during night shift

9.SOP FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE.

a) Emergency preparedness plan must be communicated to all before commencement of the activity.
b) All potential emergencies must be identified, emergency preparedness & response shall be pre planned
& same shall be communicated to workers through mock drills & training by EIPL/BOMS
c) Emergency numbers must be displayed at the respective location.
d) First aid box should be kept always ready with all the relevant materials and medicines.
e) Emergency vehicles to be kept ready during entire operation.
f) All Lifesaving appliances and firefighting appliances shall be made available & operational.

9.1. POTENTIAL EMERGENCIES

The following potential major emergencies have been identified at site:
1. Fire hazard at electrical panel, Distribution board, Welding machines, DG, etc.
2. Collapse of tower foundation/ tower / River soil, structures, cranes boom & Pile rig.
3. Fall from height.
4. Personnel Electrocuted/ electrical Hazards.
5. Collision between moving vehicles / toppling
6. Bomb threat / threat given with arm.
7. Earthquake
12. Cyclone

9.2. EMERGENCY FACILITIES

The List of emergency facilities to be available at site is as follows:
1. First-Aid Center.
2. Rescue Vehicle.
3. Trained first Aider from the working group & supervisor.
4. Fire Extinguisher Placed at different locations (both DCP & CO2 type).
5. Emergency Assembly Points / Muster Points for easy access.

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9.3. APPOINMENT OF PERSONNEL AND THEIR DUTIES

Effective emergency plans require that, in the event of an accident, nominated individuals be given
specific responsibilities, in addition to their day-to-day activities. The following are the key personnel and
their additional duties during emergency.

9.3.1. PROJECT MANAGER - Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC):

▪ He communicates and co-ordinates among various team leaders.

▪ He is the final authority on all matters related with management of emergency such as firefighting, rescue
operations, calling outside agencies for assistance, evacuation, transport, liaison, public relations etc.
▪ He will perform all duties required to be done regarding mechanical, electrical and other assistance as required
during the emergency.
▪ He will undertake all rescue operations.
▪ He will also be responsible for the head count at the assembly point.

9.3.2..SITE INCHARGE/ENGINEER- INCIDENT CONTROLLER (IC)

▪ Report to the PM and Site Safety Officer about the emergency.

▪ He will regulate the entry and exit of personnel required for controlling the emergency.
▪ He will arrange PPE required for emergency.
▪ He will be responsible for evacuation of personnel to a safer place.
▪ He will collect and disseminate information as required to all concerned.
▪ He will keep detailed report of the incident and the progress of operations to fight emergency.
▪ In case of power failure/telephone service disruption, he will arrange for messenger for the purpose of
communication.
▪ He will work in consultation with Project Manager.

9.3.4. SITE EHS INCHARGE

▪ He will assist the PM to fulfill his responsibilities during emergency.

▪ He will conduct mock drills, trainings & follow up for corrective actions required.

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9.3.5. RESCUE TEAM EIPL/BOMS:

▪ The leader will mobilize his team and establish contact with the IC regarding manpower accounting (Head count)
and start the searching operation if required.
▪ Coordinate with the Site Incident Controller.
▪ Organize the search and rescue operation.

9.3.6. MEDICAL/FIRST-AID EIPL/BOMS TEAM:

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▪ To maintain First aid box items to provide first aid during emergency.
▪ Trained person in first aid will give assistance to injured persons.
▪ Give necessary first aid to injured person.
▪ If required injured persons transferred to hospital for further treatment, he will coordinate with the administration
& legal team.
▪ Record the victim’s details and communicate to the Site Emergency Controller.
▪ Coordinate with the Site Incident Controller.

9.3.7. ADMINISTRATION & LEGAL SUPPORT EIPL/BOMS TEAM:

▪ He will be responsible for arranging transport facilities for personnel to transfer to medical center
(Hospital).
▪ Coordinate with the Hospitals for the treatment of the injured.
▪ Coordinate with the Local Authorities including the Police etc.
▪ Communicate with the sub Agencies and ensure no Labor Unrest takes place.
▪ Ensure communication to the relatives in case of fatality.
▪ Manage the Media with assistance from the Emergency Control Coordinator.

9.4. MOCK DRILLS & TRAININGS EIPL:

▪ Regular drills shall be conducted to evaluate the emergency preparedness of project team.
▪ Observations of Mock drill shall be communicated to all & recommendations shall be implemented.

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10. SOP FOR PREVENTION OF ENVIORNMENT DAMAGE.

10.1. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT:

Air, Water and Land Pollution, contamination and environmental damage is a major focus area and
techno-commercial efforts shall be made by all MEHER employees, to have effective control measures
in place and to avoid it. For reducing waste generation, waste management plan shall be followed
wherein the waste generation shall be controlled at source. However, inevitable waste shall be kept in
segregation and efforts shall be made for its reuse. The disposal shall be done in the location identified
by client or as per local applicable legislation. Proper storage and utilization methodology of materials
that are detrimental to the environment shall be ensured. Where required, only bio degradable and
environment friendly materials are selected and emphasize shall be given on recycling of waste
materials such as metals, plastics, glass, paper, oil & solvents. The waste that cannot be minimized,
reused or recovered shall be stored and disposed of safely. In no way, toxic spills shall be allowed to
percolate into the ground.

10.2. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES ARE:

a) To access the environmental condition of the area where the Piling / construction is carried out.
b) To provide timely indication if any environmental control measure fails.
c) To achieve laid down/acceptable standards.
d) To monitor effectiveness of environmental mitigation measures.
e) Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Pollution Control Act and similar laws and codes
as applicable for control of environmental pollutants (such as dust generation, construction debris,
waste oil, steel and wood scrap, bentonite, cement / concrete as applicable).

10.3. FOLLOWING NEED TO BE DONE TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES:-

▪ Sludge mixed with bentonite should be removed form site and disposed in safe manner. It can be
stored at a place for disposal at the end of project through EIPL approved vendor.
▪ Use low emission fuel to prevent environmental damaged.
▪ Planning should be made to select work method to minimize spoil generation.
▪ Correct disposal route to be selected.
▪ Some spoil can be reused provided any contaminant is separated.
▪ Steps should be taken to deal with contaminated ground.
▪ Care full placing of concrete to avoid unnecessary spills.
▪ Waste plastics, oil soaked cotton and other wastages should not be thrown in river.
▪ The waste materials should be given to the authorized vendor for safe recycling and disposal.
▪ For reducing noise labels all plants and machinery should be switch off when not in use. Acoustic
designs shall be used as far as possible.

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▪ All machines / equipment should be fitted with efficient silencer to reduce noise label.
▪ All the fuel containers should be kept on spillage tray so that is should not mix with the water.
▪ Segregation of hazardous and nonhazardous waste to be made.
▪ Non-hazardous waste to be disposed in safe manner according to law.
▪ Hazardous waste to be given to authorized vendor for recycling and safe disposal.

11. Waste Management

11.1 WASTE SEGREGATION:

Waste segregation exercise shall involve sorting and separating waste on the basis of its characteristics.
Waste materials shall be segregated at source by providing marked bins for storing the waste as follows:
• Red - Hazardous waste
• Green - Refuse
• Brown - Plastic
• Blue - Glass.
• Special plastic bags type containers shall be used for medical waste

11.2 WASTE DISPOSAL:

• Sufficient containers and scrap disposal area should be allocated.

• All scrap bin and containers should be conveniently located.
• Provide self-closing containers for flammable/spontaneously combustible material.
• Make schedule for collection and disposal of waste.
• Keep the all disposal record for audit and inspection purpose.

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