Basic Safety Officer's Course

Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives

• To improve HSE Performance on SiteTo improve HSE Performance on Site

• To improve the level of knowledge of Safety To improve the level of knowledge of Safety OfficersOfficers

• To provide them with a qualification by To provide them with a qualification by examination – 1 week after courseexamination – 1 week after course

• Remove those that do not meet the standard Remove those that do not meet the standard requiredrequired

Course ContentCourse Content

Subject

Course IntroductionThe Role and Duties of a Safety OfficerUnsafe Acts & Unsafe ConditionsHazards & Risk AssessmentIncident InvestigationConstruction Safety RulesCourse close-out

Safety Policy – Your ResponsibilitySafety Policy – Your Responsibility• To coordinate, promote and monitor the implementation To coordinate, promote and monitor the implementation of the requirements of the Company’s Health, Safety and of the requirements of the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Management System (HSEMS),Environmental Management System (HSEMS),

•To liaise with and support Area Managers/Supervisors/ To liaise with and support Area Managers/Supervisors/ Superintendents in the identification of hazards and Superintendents in the identification of hazards and reducing the risk to as low as reasonably practical reducing the risk to as low as reasonably practical (ALARP),(ALARP),

•To strive to meet the Managements vision of:To strive to meet the Managements vision of:No harm to peopleNo harm to people

No Damage to equipmentNo Damage to equipmentNo spills to the environmentNo spills to the environment

No delays in progressNo delays in progress

Safety Policy – Your ResponsibilitySafety Policy – Your Responsibility•To identify Unsafe Acts and Unsafe conditions and implement To identify Unsafe Acts and Unsafe conditions and implement •corrective/ remedial actions to maintain a safe place of work,corrective/ remedial actions to maintain a safe place of work,

•To assist Management in the correct Incident Reporting To assist Management in the correct Incident Reporting procedures to ensure corrective actions are identified to procedures to ensure corrective actions are identified to prevent reoccurrence,prevent reoccurrence, •To monitor compliance to all site rules and regulationsTo monitor compliance to all site rules and regulations ..

• LeaderLeader

• KnowledgeableKnowledgeable

• RespectedRespected

• CheerfulCheerful

• BraveBrave

• HonestHonest

• CommunicatorCommunicator

• ConfidentConfident

• ConscientiousConscientious

• Hard WorkingHard Working

• HumbleHumble

• IntelligentIntelligent

• VisibleVisible

• ResourcefulResourceful

Attributes of a Good Safety OfficerAttributes of a Good Safety Officer

“COMMON SENSE APPROACH TO SAFETY”

RESPONSIBILITY FOR HSE

Managing Director

Site Managers

Supervisors/ Superintendents

Foremen

Workers

HSE Manager

HSE Team

HSE is the responsibility ofHSE is the responsibility ofLine ManagementLine Management

HSE Department advise ManagementHSE Department advise Managementand monitor & control compliance to SMS.and monitor & control compliance to SMS.

• Set a personal example,Set a personal example, • Check Area against Weekly Checklist – Check Area against Weekly Checklist –

provision of safe place of work!provision of safe place of work!• Discuss with Area Supervisor/ Superintendent Discuss with Area Supervisor/ Superintendent

the weekly/ daily work plan and all hazards the weekly/ daily work plan and all hazards identified with these tasks,identified with these tasks,

• Assist Supervisors/ carry out the Pre-job Tool Assist Supervisors/ carry out the Pre-job Tool Box talks on hazards identified, changes in Box talks on hazards identified, changes in Safety rules or Unsafe acts on site from previous Safety rules or Unsafe acts on site from previous days observations.days observations.

Duties of Safety Officers (1)Duties of Safety Officers (1)

» Continuously carry out site inspections to ensure Continuously carry out site inspections to ensure that only safe work practices are in operation, that only safe work practices are in operation, that health and safety requirements are being that health and safety requirements are being complied with, and welfare facilities are complied with, and welfare facilities are adequate/properly maintained.adequate/properly maintained.

» Stop the work of anyone that is not in Stop the work of anyone that is not in compliance to safe working practices and discuss compliance to safe working practices and discuss their failings – promote behavior safety.their failings – promote behavior safety.

» Identify unsafe conditions and insure that Identify unsafe conditions and insure that corrective actions are quickly put into place.corrective actions are quickly put into place.

» Ensure that Access/escape is maintained at all Ensure that Access/escape is maintained at all timestimes


• Take the lead in dealing with any site emergency Take the lead in dealing with any site emergency until relieved by a more senior/ experienced until relieved by a more senior/ experienced person,person,

• Assist the Supervisor in the event of an incident Assist the Supervisor in the event of an incident occurring on site – Report – Informing – occurring on site – Report – Informing – Investigation – Taking photographs and gathering Investigation – Taking photographs and gathering evidence – making safe the incident scene.evidence – making safe the incident scene.

• Advising the Area Supervisor on safe work Advising the Area Supervisor on safe work practices and Company HSEMS requirementspractices and Company HSEMS requirements,,

• Liaising with Client’s HSE Management team & Liaising with Client’s HSE Management team & complying to their requirements – Meet and Greet!complying to their requirements – Meet and Greet!



MeetingsMeetings Gas TesterGas Tester Safety Safety ObservationsObservations

AuditsAudits PTW PTW CoordinatorCoordinator

ManpowerManpower

StatisticsStatistics

TrainingTraining HSE ReportsHSE Reports Accident Accident StatisticsStatistics

PPEPPE Incident Incident InvestigationInvestigation

DisciplinaryDisciplinary

ActionsActions

• Carry out any other duty required:Carry out any other duty required:

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENTHAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENT

Why do we need Risk Assessment ?

STOP !

Why do we need Risk Assessment ?

STOP !

Anything that has the potential to cause harm, ill health and injury, damage to property, products or the environment, production losses or increase liabilities.

HAZARDHAZARD

HAZARDHAZARD

Crossing a busy roadCrossing a busy road

Crossing a Public RoadCrossing a Public Road

Value of Checklists for the Identification of HazardsValue of Checklists for the Identification of Hazards

ENERGY SOURCE

* Electrical* Gas* Radiation* Falling objects* Noise* Steam* Compressed air* Explosives

MECHANICAL

* Crushing* Shearing* Cutting* Caught in machinery* Impact* Stabbing* Friction* Vibration

THE WORKSITE

* Trip hazards* Fall from height* Confined space* Other people; above, below, adjacent, behind* Blind corners* Waste material generated* Escape routes blocked

PRODUCT ESCAPE

*Leak*Spill*Overflow*Wrong mix

MATERIAL/CHEMICALEXPOSURE

* Inhalation* Absorption* Swallow* Eye Contact

MANUAL HANDLING

* Pushing* Pulling* Lifting* Repetitive movement* Over exertion

HAZARD CHECKLISTHAZARD CHECKLIST

HazardHazard,Hazard,Hazard Effect & Probability Effect & Probability

Distinguishing between Distinguishing between Hazard ,Hazard ,Hazard Effect and Hazard Effect and

ProbabilityProbability

( use your hazard checklist)( use your hazard checklist)

Hazard / Hazard Effect / ProbabilityHazard / Hazard Effect / Probability

Task Hazards Hazards Effect Probability

Operating An old Bench Grinder approx 5 times per day for approx 5 mins each time of use

Electricity / No Earth

Poor Lighting

Heat from Chisel

Spark

Noise

Clothing Caught in Fumes

Drop tool

Electric Shock

Trip & lacerate hands/face on wheel

Burnt Finger

Eye Injury

Hearing Damage

Severe laceration of hand/arms

Lung Damage

Chisel hits wheel & stabs Operator

Medium

Low

Low

High

Medium – Low

Medium

Low

Low

Is a combination of the Hazard Is a combination of the Hazard

effect and the Probability that effect and the Probability that

will Harm People, damage will Harm People, damage

Property or adversely effect the Property or adversely effect the

Environment will actually occurEnvironment will actually occur

RISKRISK

RiskRisk

• Hazard effect• No. of persons and extent of loss

Combined with

• Probability• Chance that the hazard effect will occur

Evaluating ProbabilityEvaluating Probability• How often the Hazard Effect is likely to occur

taking into account the frequency with which the task is performed Consider:

Who?

What?

Where?

Why?

When?

How?

How Long?

How Often?

How Much?

“Decide upon a Realistic rating High, Medium, Low”

• Risk is a measure of both the consequence / hazard effect of an undesired event and the probability of that event

RiskRisk

Consequence

Probability

IncreasingRisk

Risk AssessmentRisk Assessment

Risk Assessment is a method for systematically examining a job

to identify hazards , evaluate the risks and specify appropriate

safeguards.

Hazard Effect

ProbabilityHIGH

>1 in 10 highly likely

MEDIUM1 in 10

- 1 in 1000 sometimes

LOW<1 in 1000

exteremely unlikely

VERY HIGH - Multiple Fatality(VH) - Major Facility Damage > $ 5,000,000 - Environment Major Spill 1,000 - 10,000 bbls

H 15 H 14H 11

HIGH(H) - Single Fatality - Significant Facility Damage $ 5,000,000 - $ 5,000,000 - Environment Significant Spill > 100 bbls

H 13 H 12H 10

MEDIUM (M) - Permanent Disability / DAWC - Moderate Damage $ 100,000 - $ 500,000 - Environment Reportable 15 - 100 bbls

H 9 M 8M 4

LOW (L) - Single or Multiple Minor Injuries - Minor Facility Damage $ 100,000 - Environment Minor Loss 1 - 15 bbls

M 7 M 6L 2

VERY LOW - Single First Aid (VL) - Minor Facility Damage < $ 10,000 - Environment Slight Loss 1 bbls

M 5L 3 L 1

RISK MATRIXRISK MATRIX

RiskFactor Control Action

151413

Immediate action, task must not proceed, serious loss potential. The task should be re-defined or, further control measures put in place to reduce risk, these controls again must be subject to a full

assessment and accepted before the taks may commence.

1211109

Task may only proceed folowing direct authorization from OIM/Site Manager following consultation with any specialist

personnel and full assessment steam. Wherever possible the task should be re-defined to take account of the hazards involved or the

risk should be reduced further prior to the task commencing

876

The task may proceed, however only under strict supervision and monitoring. The team must revisit all areas of the assessment to see if risks may be reduced further before the tasks is allowed to proceed.

54 Acceptable measures, howerver review to see if risk can be

reduced still further.32

1Acceptable levels of risk - no need to consider further measures.

““Golden Safety Golden Safety RulesRules””

Permit to Work

Working at Height

Delivery of Basic Work Site Safety RulesDelivery of Basic Work Site Safety Rules

Energy Isolation

Energy Isolation

Permit to Work

Permit to Work

ExcavationsExcavations

Managementof change

(MOC)

Managementof change

(MOC)

Confined Spaces

Confined Spaces

Lifting Operations

Lifting OperationsVehiclesVehicles

MINOR INCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURE MINOR INCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURE (Class C)(Class C)

INITIAL HAND-WRITTEN REPORT TO HSE

MANAGER (to EPC & PMT)

Max 24 hours)

FINAL /INTERIM WRITTEN INCIDENT

INVESTIGATION REPORT ( to EPC & PMT)

(Max 7 days)

VERBAL REPORT TO EPC HSE

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER

Investigation carried out by Site Safety Officer & Supervisor

INCIDENTINCIDENT

MAJOR INCIDENT REPORTING MAJOR INCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURE (Class A & B)PROCEDURE (Class A & B)

INCIDENT: Initial Report and initial actions in accordance with Initial Report and initial actions in accordance with

Emergency Response Procedure Emergency Response Procedure (SHARQ/PMT/EPC).(SHARQ/PMT/EPC).

Fire may be investigated By ISD Fire Department on Fire may be investigated By ISD Fire Department on completion of operations.completion of operations.

INITIAL VERBAL REPORT TO

SUPERVISORASAP

HSE PERSONNELON SITE—DECIDE POSSIBLE CLASS A or B.

(FATALITY OR LTI POTENTIAL)

INCIDENT

CALL EPC & PMT HSE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY TO COME TO SITE TO START PRELIMINARY

INCIDENT INVESTIGATION,.(Interview personnel, photograph site, barricade incident area,

etc. DECIDE ON INCIDENT A or B

NOYES

GO BACK TO MINOR REPORTING PROCEDURE

REPORT TO PMC HSE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY ON DECLARATION OF

CLASS A or B&

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (EPC &PMT) Hand over control to Project Incident Hand over control to Project Incident Investigation TeamInvestigation Team

CLASS ‘A’ CLASS ‘B’

FATALITY LOST TIME ACCIDENT (LTI)RESTRICTED WORK INJURY (LWI)

PROPERT DAMAGE EXCEEDING SR 10 MILLION

PROPERTY LOSSSR 0.1 - 10 MILLION

HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS/SUBSTANCES & HAZARDOUS WASTE

Release/spillage exceeding 10 MT at a rate more than 1 MT/min.

Impact of release outside the Affiliates premises resulting in a fatality to personnel outside the

Affiliates premises.

HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS/SUBSTANCES & HAZARDOUS WASTERelease/spillage of 2-10 MT and rate exceeding 1 MT/min or

Impact on outside resulting in MTI to Personnel.

Illegal dumping/disposal of hazardous waste outside.

NON-HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS SUBSTANCE (INCLUDING POLYMERS,FERTILISER ETC.) & WASTE

Impact of release within the Affiliates premises only and Release/spillage exceeding 10MT

Illegal dumping/disposal of waste outside.

GROUND WATER/SOIL CONTAMINATION

Contamination of deeper/potable water aquifer.

GROUND WATER/SOIL CONTAMINATION

Contamination of soil or above base line of ground water table.

LOSS OR THEFT OF REGULATED RADIOACTIVE SOURCE

Exposure of a single dose in excess of 7.5 µSv per hour to non-Radiation Classified Worker in un-controlled Radiation area or exposure exceeding 20 µSv per year to Radiation Classified Worker

Company RulesCompany Rules

Company RulesCompany Rules

EXCAVATIONSEXCAVATIONS

Excavation Hazards

– Water accumulation

– Adjacent structures

– Hazardous atmospheres

– Loose rock or soil

– Falls– Cave-in

– Surface encumbrances

– Utilities– Access/Egress– Vehicle traffic– Falling loads– Mobile equipment

UtilitiesUtilities

• Underground– Locate prior to digging– Certify deactivation– Protect, support, or remove

UtilitiesUtilities

• Aboveground– De-energize or– Isolation from

power lines

Access/EgressAccess/Egress

• Note: Poor housekeeping --- # 1 cause of slips, trips and falls on construction projects– Debris kept cleared from work areas– Mark hazards

– Barricade or cover holes

• Egress provided- – 25’ travel distance– ladders– ramps

– stairs

Vehicle TrafficVehicle Traffic

• Traffic Control• Traffic Safety Vests

Exposure to Falling LoadsExposure to Falling Loads

• No work under loads

• Operators remain in cab

Mobile EquipmentMobile Equipment

• Warning system– Barricades– Hand signals– Mechanical signals– Stop logs– Grade away from excavation

Hazardous AtmospheresHazardous Atmospheres

• Test 4 if suspected – Methane– Oxygen– CO

– H2S

VentilationVentilation

• Displace hazardous gases and vapors

• Considerations– Heavier than air or

lighter than air contaminant

– Exhausting or blowing in– Volume/time required to

lower concentrations to acceptable levels

Water AccumulationWater Accumulation

• Protection from hazards associated with water accumulation– Protection against cave-in

– Water removal (pumping)– Run-off protection– Consider temporary shut-off of

water lines

Adjacent StructuresAdjacent Structures

• Ensure structure stability– Shoring– Bracing– Underpinning– Or evaluation by P.E.

Loose Rock and SoilLoose Rock and Soil

• Protection of employees from loose rock or soil– Scaling – Protective barriers

– Placing material at least 2’ from edge

– No work on slopes above workers

Fall ProtectionFall Protection

• Any surface 6 feet or more above a lower level shall be protected by:– walkways with guardrail systems

– personal fall arrest systems

• Other options include:– warning lines systems

– safety monitoring systems

Cave-inCave-in

• Protection from cave-in requires a systematic approach including:– Soil classification– Protective systems– Inspection– Employee training

Soil ClassificationSoil Classification

• Soil Classification (Type A,B,or C) determines construction of protective system:– Sloping or benching– Shoring

• Timber shoring• Aluminum shoring

!

Protective SystemsProtective Systems

• Required unless: – Excavation in stable

rock– Excavation less than 5ft

and examination by Competent Person determines no potential for cave-in


• Options Include:– Sloping and benching– Shoring/sheet piling/

shielding (e.g.trench boxes)

– Designed by P.E. if deeper than 20’

Simple SlopingSimple Sloping

• Type A - 3/4:1

• Type B - 1:1

• Type C - 1½ :1

BenchingBenching• Type A

• Type B – (cohesive soil)

• Type C - NONE

NA

ShoringShoring

• Based on OSHA Appendices

• Based on Manufacturer data

• Designed by a P.E.

Timber Shoring InstallationsTimber Shoring Installations

• Appendix C of OSHA regulations

• Requires soil classification

• Based on depth and width of trench

• Consult tables for specs on– Cross braces– Wales– Uprights

Aluminum Shoring InstallationsAluminum Shoring Installations

• Appendix D of OSHA regulations

• Requires soil classification• Based on depth and width of

trench• Consult tables for specs on

– Hydraulic cylinders

– Wales– Uprights

Shields (i.e. Trench Boxes)Shields (i.e. Trench Boxes)


• Installation – Securely connected– Employees clear of area

under shields during installation

– Installed to prevent movement

– Must protect employees while entering excavation


• Removal– Employees clear of

area under shields during removal

– Shoring removed from the bottom up, SLOWLY!

– Backfill with removal

Excavation InspectionsExcavation Inspections

• Daily Inspections of ALL excavations by Competent Person – Start of shift, as needed, following

rainstorms or other hazard-increasing event• Possible cave-ins• Protective system failure• Water accumulation• Hazardous atmospheres

– Competent person has authority to remove workers from the excavation

Excavation RescueExcavation Rescue

Excavation RescueExcavation Rescue

WORKING AT HEIGHTSWORKING AT HEIGHTS

Working at HeightsWorking at HeightsWorking at heights of 2 meters (6 Feet) or higher above the ground cannot proceed unless:

A fixed platform issued with guard or handrails verified by a competent person(s) or

Fall arrest equipment is used that is capable of supporting at least a 2275Kg (5000 lbs) static load per person

Fall arrest equipment will limit free fall to 2 meters (6 feet) or less

Person(s) are competent to perform the work.

A visual inspection of the fall arrest equipment and system is complete and any equipment that is damaged or has been activated is taken out of service

Guardrails to prevent Guardrails to prevent

falls, including rails on falls, including rails on purlin trolley systemspurlin trolley systems

Fall arrest matsFall arrest mats

or or

Safety NetsSafety Nets

Cable or track-based Cable or track-based systems with attaching systems with attaching lanyards too short to lanyards too short to

reach fall danger area reach fall danger area (work positioning)(work positioning)

Cable or track-based Cable or track-based systems (harness and systems (harness and

lanyards)lanyards)

Prevention

Active

Passive

Arrest

Traffic Light Selection RankingTraffic Light Selection Ranking

REDRED

GREENGREEN

ORANGEORANGE

DARK ORANGEDARK ORANGE

Last resort look for alternative safe system of work

Attempt to find an alternative safe system of work and proceed with caution

Seek advice from risk assessment and proceed with due diligence.

Proceed with due care.

Traffic Light Selection RankingTraffic Light Selection Ranking

Personal Fall Arrest System

(PFAS) Guardrails Safety Net

Fall Protection OptionsFall Protection Options

Fall Arrest SystemFall Arrest System

If a person falls, the full body harness and lanyard is designed to bring a person to a sudden but controlled stop after a fall of 2m

It must be connected to the rear dorsal connection of the harness

This system is called “fall arrest” where a fall is stopped by the lanyard becoming taut and preventing further fall. A personal energy absorber will minimise the load on the body to prevent injury.

Single Lanyard with shock absorber

Shock AbsorberShock Absorber

Why have a Shock Absorber?A 100kg person who is jerked to a stop after falling 2 metres generates a force on a lanyard without a shock

absorber approximately equivalent to a 2000kg mass(20 x gravity). If there is no shock absorber this

will either cause severe injury or cause the lanyard or harness to fail resulting in severe injury.

A shock absorber is designed to unzip gradually at the end of the lanyard, so the force of coming to a stop

never exceeds 600N (equivalent to 600 kg or 6g), which is regarded as a safe limit

Shock AbsorberShock AbsorberA new shock absorberA new shock absorber.

It is made of a length of webbing, doubled back on itself and accurately stitched together.It is designed and tested to gradually unzip the stitching and bring a person who falls to a gentle stop.

This device reduces the shock to the body by absorbing some of the fall energy

Shock AbsorberShock Absorber

A force greater than 200kg is required to unzip the stitching.The load from a falling person is necessary to cause the shock absorber to deploy.When completely unzipped, the shock absorber is 1.75m long. The size of the person and distance of the fall determines how far the absorber deploys.

• A 2m lanyard and tear webbing energy absorber will extend to 3.75 meters at a full activation of the lanyard in the event of a fall.

Choosing the correct length lanyardChoosing the correct length lanyard

Twin Tail Lanyard

Made with a single shock absorber which attaches to the

dorsal D-Ring, with two lanyards connected at the other end. (ie:

twin tails)

Correct use of Twin Tail LanyardCorrect use of Twin Tail Lanyard

A Twin Tail Lanyard is used to move from one Anchorage to the next, with at least one hook always being connected.

This means protection against falls is always in place. This is not possible if only a single lanyard is worn

Correct Use of Twin Tail LanyardsCorrect Use of Twin Tail Lanyards

Never back hook the spare lanyard onto yourself

IT CAN BE FATAL



The photo shows….One hook is attached to an anchor the other is wrapped around the leg

The shock absorber is correctly attached to the dorsal D ring.

If this person falls, the force can be transferred to the spare lanyard wrapped around the leg, NOT THE SHOCK ABSORBER

WRONG CAN BE FATAL


WRONG

CAN BE FATAL

After a fall of 2 m….The connection between the two

lanyards will probably break because the shock absorber does not absorb any of the shock load.


WRONG

CAN BE FATAL

If the lanyard or harness does not fail, then the full force of the sudden stop when the lanyard pulls tight will cause massive injuries.

DO NOT BACK HOOK THE SPARE LANYARD ONTO ANY PART OF YOUR BODY


Instead of Back hooking the spare lanyard to yourself….

•Connect the spare lanyard DIRECTLY to another anchor point, or• Connect both hooks to the same Anchor but guard against roll out (explained later), or

Never hook the spare lanyard onto the other hook. It may damage the latch

mechanism or chafe the lanyard webbing.


SUMMARY•A twin tail lanyard is used to move from one anchorage to another anchorage

•When the spare tail is not being used, DO NOT back hook onto your body, instead attach it to an anchorage point. Take extra care against roll out.

•Ensure the shock absorber always cushions the fall through the dorsal D-Ring.

A Twin Tail lanyard is a single shock absorber with two

lanyards attached

•A Dual lanyard is two single lanyards , each with its own

shock absorber

Correct use of a Dual LanyardDual Lanyard SafetyDual Lanyard Safety

Correct use of a Dual LanyardCorrect use of a Dual Lanyard

Normal single lanyard with single shock

absorber

Dual lanyard, two single lanyards each with its own shock absorber


Why Use a DUAL LANYARD??Why Use a DUAL LANYARD??•To remain attached at all times when moving from one anchorage to another requires two hooks.•Some times the preferred twin tail is not available, and instead 2 single lanyards are used as a substitute.

Problems with DUAL Lanyards•If both lanyards are connected the two shock absorbers will not unzip correctly, and the sudden stop will probably cause internal

injuries or the lanyard or harness will fail•It is possible for the attached lanyard to become disconnected

from the harness D Ring due to “ROLL OUT”


Problem with two shock Absorbers

If you take a fall with both lanyards connected, the two

shock absorbers will break the fall but it will be a very

sudden arrest and the load will exceed 600kg (6g) -

internal injuries will probably be a result.

Above shows two lanyards each with its own shock absorber attached to the dorsal d ring

ENERGY ISOLATIONENERGY ISOLATION

Energy IsolationAny isolation of energy systems; mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and others, cannot proceed unless

The method of isolation and discharge of stored energy are agreed and executed by a competent person(s)

Any stored energy is discharged

A system of locks and tags is utilised at isolation points

A test is contacted to ensure that isolation is effective

Isolation effectiveness is periodically monitored

Energy IsolationWhat A Typical Lockout/Tagout Looks Like With a

Contractor & Personal Protection Lock.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTSGENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Any equipment able to store hazardous energy must have lockout and tagout capability.

• Only trained and authorised persons can perform lockout - tagout.

• A lockout - tagout device cannot be removed on behalf of another person, unless an approved transfer procedure has taken place.

Energy IsolationsEnergy Isolations

LIFTING OPERATIONSLIFTING OPERATIONS

Lifting OperationsLifting OperationsLifts utilising cranes, hoists, or other mechanical lifting devices will not commence unless:

An assessment of the lift has been completed and the lift method and equipment has been determined by a competent person(s)

Operators of powered lifting devices are trained and certified for the equipment

Rigging of the load is carried out by a competent person

Lifting devices and equipment has been certified for use within the last 12 months (as a minimum)

Load does not exceed dynamic and/or static capacities of the lifting equipment

Any safety devices installed on lifting equipment are operational

All lifting devices and equipment have been visually examined before each lift by a competent person(s)

All critical lifts (Tandom lifts) to be signed off my Responsible person(s)

Heavy lifts that exceed 50 tons, tandem lifts (which includes) tailing operations, those which exceed 80% of the maximum rated safe working load (SWL) for the specific lifting equipment. Close proximity to high voltage or process lines.

Abnormal lifts due to configuration could be considered as critical lifts also and should be determined by the Crane Coordinator.

Lifting Operations – Critical LiftsLifting Operations – Critical Lifts

CONFINED SPACE ENTRYCONFINED SPACE ENTRY

Confined Space EntryConfined Space EntryEntry into any confined space cannot proceed unless:

All other options have been ruled out

Permit is issued with authorisation by a responsible person

Permit is communicated to all affected personnel and posted, as required

All person(s) involved are competent to do the work & wear a full body harness

All sources of energy affecting the space have been isolated

Testing of atmosphers is conducted, verified and repeated as defined by the risk assessment

Stand-by person is stationed

Unauthorised entry is prevented

Rescue plan is conveyed to Emergency Team

Management of Change (MOC)Management of Change (MOC)Work arising from temporary and permanent changes to organisation, personnel, systems, process, procedures, equipment, products, materials or substances, laws and regulations cannot proceed unless a Management of Change process is completed, where applicable, to include:

A risk assessment conducted by all impacted by the change

Development of a work plan that clearly specifies the time scale for the

• Equipment, facilities and process•Operations, maintenance, inspection procedures•Training, personnel and communication•Documentation

Authorisation of the work plan by the responsible person(s) through to completion.

Permit to WorkPermit to WorkBefore conducting work that involves confined space entry, work on energy systems, ground disturbance in locations where buried hazards may exist or hot work in potentially explosive environments, a permit must obtained that:

Defines scope of work

Establishes control measures to eliminate or mitigate hazards

Identifies hazards and assesses risk

Links the work to other associated work permits or simultaneous operations

Is authorised by the responsible person(s)

Communicates above information to all involved in the work

Ensures adequate control over the return normal operations

SITE VEHICLESSITE VEHICLES

Site VehiclesSite VehiclesBefore bringing a vehicle on site the Site Manager should ensure that:

The site safety rules & Site Speed Limit (10 kph /20kpm is defined

The vehicle must be tested as serviceable and fit for purpose

Ensures that the driver is certified to drive the vehicle

The vehicle must have an up-to-date daily check list

Seat belts are worn when working on site (were fitted).

Vehicles are not left attended and locked – keys should be left in cab

PPE rules for each type of vehicle are well understood

No unauthorised drivers or use of vehicle

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