Izhar Group OF Companies

HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PLAN

Doc.No. Rev. No. Date Approved By

IZH Site / 01 Novembre 5

2024

CONTENTS PAGE
1.0 LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT 1

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2.0 POLICY AND STARATEGIC OBJECTIVES 1
9.3 HSE POLICY STATEMENT
9.4 HSE OBJECTIVES FOR THE CONTRACT
3.0 ORGANISATION, RESPONSIBILITY, RESOURSES
STANDARDES AND DOCUMENTS
9.4. HSE ORGANISATION
9.5. HSE PROFESSIONALS
9.6. SUB CONTRACTORS
9.7. HSE COMMUNICATION

9.8. HSE MEETING PROGAMME

9.9. HSE PROMOTIONS AND AWARENESS
9.10. HSE COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS
9.11. EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
9.12. HSE LEGISLATION
9.13. HSE STANDARDS
4.0 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION & JOB SAFETY ANLYSIS
2.1 METHODS & PROCEDURES FOR HAZARDS AND
EFFECTS
MANAGEMENT
4.2 ASSESMENT OF HAZARDS FOR JOB SAFETY
ANALYSIS
3.1 HANDLING OF CHEMICALS
3.2 ASSESSMENT OF PPE REQUIREMENT FOR
HAZARDOUS
ACTIVITY
5.0 PLANNING AND PROCEDURES
4.1 BAIC HSE RULES
4.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES
4.3 HSE EQUIPMENT AND PLANT HSE INSPECTION
4.4 OCCUPATIONAL HELTH
4.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
6.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

7.0 ROAD TRANSPORT

8.0 IMPLEMENTATION AND PERFORMANCE MONITORING
4.3 HSE PERFORMANCE (GENARAL)
4.4 INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
9.0 INSPECTION / AUDIT AND REVIEW
4.3 AVAILABILITY
4.4 SCOPE
4.5 COVERAGE
4.6 EFFECTIVENESS & FOLLOW UP
ANNEXURES

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 I HSE POLICY
IV ORGANISATION CHART

1.0 LEADERSHIP & COMMITMENT

The management of IZHAR GROUP OF COMPANIES Limited is firmly

committed to maintain the health and safety of its own employees, employees
of the sub-contractors, and other personnel who may be affected by its
activities. It is also committed to protect the environment and preventing
pollution as a result of its activities. The management will fully comply with the
statutory requirements with respect to Health, Safety & Environment
Management. In order to ensure that this commitment is maintained, the
following essential duties are envisaged for the management:

 Taking decision that is consistent with the stated HSE policy and HSE
objectives.
 Allocating adequate resources for effective HSE management.
 Promoting HSE issues in management communications
 Senior personnel’s visible participation in inspections and audits of work
areas, HSE meetings, HSE promotions and incident investigations;
thereby encouraging employees’ feedback to them on HSE issues
 Setting a high standard with regard to HSE

POLICY & STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

1.1 HSE POLICY STATEMENT:

A copy of Izhar HSE Policy is enclosed herewith as Annexture-1.

2.1.1 DISTRIBUTION & AVAILABILITY

Izhar Management shall ensure that all concerned, including sub-contractors,
are provided with a copy of the HSE Policy. The Policy will be prominently
displayed on relevant notice boards, and will be made available in the local
language understood by majority of the workforce.

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2.1.2 HSE POLICY DISCUSSION

The line management explains the HSE policy to all employees. It has
been also included within the HSE induction training program.

2.2 HSE OBJECTIVES FOR THE CONTRACT

The company has the following objectives concerning HSE for the contract:

 To aim for a continual control of hazards and reduction of risk exposure

to the workers and those of our sub-contractors including other
interested parties of the construction activity.
 To have ZERO accident within the contract
 To ensure that all personnel are qualified to do their job and have
undergone HSE Induction training
 To implement a scheduled program for HSE promotion activities
 To implement a scheduled program for inspections and audits
 To comply with the HSE requirements specified by the client during their
progress of work

The target of “ZERO Accident” will be achieved by implementing HSE

procedures and systems such as Method Statements of the job, Job Safety
analysis, Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis, Hazard control through
implementing LIPL ‘permit to work’ system for all hazardous activities.

2.0 ORGANISATION, RESPONSIBILITY, RESOURCES, STANDARDS &

DOCUMENTATION

3.1 HSE ORGANISATION

3.2 KEY PERSONNEL

HSE is a line management responsibility, hence the Project Controller

being overall in charge, is responsible for the maintenance of HSE in contract.
However, the team of the Project Manager {Site engineers and Supervisors}
holds functional responsibilities for their respective areas and is individually
responsible for the execution of the HSE plan.

The services of the General Manager (HSE) from corporate office are
available. However, Safety Officer / Safety Supervisor and male nurses are
available for consultation, guidance and monitoring of the implementation of
the HSE Plan at the site.
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3.3 ORGANISATION CHART

The organization chart for the areas of the NTPC contract at Sipat is attached
as annexure- 2.

3.4 HSE RESPONSIBILITIES

3.4.1 SITE SAFETY COMMITTEE

A safety committee will be formed to review the implementation of
safety issues and safety requirement. The frequency of committee
meeting will be once a month or as per the project requirement. The
agenda of meeting will be circulated to all committee members
mentioning the schedule of the meeting. Every meeting will be
minuted and signed by all members present.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF SITE SAFETY COMMITTEE

 Evaluate a suitable course of action for the effective implementation of
safety system & procedures.
 Meet at regular intervals to discuss ways and means to eliminate unsafe
acts/ conditions.
 To monitor the performance of the safety programs and suggest
improvements as required.
 Exception points relating to safety Audits, sub-contractors’ safety
practice, incident/accident reports, near miss reports etc.
 Analyze activities to be undertaken in the near future to identify hazards
and precautions to be taken.
 Inspecting the site on regular intervals to locate unsafe conditions with
reference to the self-inspection checklist.
 Investigation of all accidents and strengthening the safety program by
additional precautions, if any based on the accident investigation.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY PROJECT MANAGER / SITE-IN-

CHARGE
The project manager shall be the leading force in progressively
promoting and improving safety and health in all areas. He shall:
 Comply with Client’s requirements, HSE-Policy of the company and
relevant statutory requirements that are applicable to the relevant work.
 Ensure HSE Action Plan and other operating instructions are available at
site and copies / abstracts are issued to all concerned including sub-
contractors and that special instructions issued by clients are passed on
to all concerned.
 Ensures the competency of project personnel and to provide training
where applicable.
 Ascertain that all plants and machinery utilized at the project site meets
the safety standard and are safe for use.
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 Pre-plan and prepare work procedures layouts in accordance with
Health, Safety & Environment Management Plan.
 Ascertain potential hazards or processes before commencement of work
and inform all site staff accordingly.
 Ensure that all sub-contractors meet their obligations under current
legislation, codes of practice, and condition of contract in accordance
with HSEMP, and complied with the same.
 Ensure that safe system of work are implemented and maintained by the
project Engineers / Supervisors / Foreman and employees at the
worksite.
 Coordinate with HSE - Officer on Health, Safety & Environment related
issues.
 Hold HSE meeting at least once a month to discuss various aspects on
Health, Safety & Environment with sub-contractors and clients and
minute the meetings.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF SITE SAFETY-IN-CHARGE

 Carry out safety inspection of Work Area, Work Method, Men, Machine &
Material, P&M and other tools and tackles.
 Facilitate inclusion of safety elements into work Method Statement.
 Highlight the requirement of safety through Tool-Box / other meetings.
 Help concerned HOS to prepare Job Specific instructions for critical jobs.
 Conduct investigation of all accident/dangerous occurrences and
recommend appropriate safety measures.
 Advice & co-ordinate for implementation of operational control
procedures etc.
 Convene safety meeting & minute the proceeding for circulation & follow-
up action.
 Plan procurement of PPEs and safety devices and inspect their
healthiness.
 Report to PM/RO on all matters pertaining to status of safety and
promotional program at site level.
 Facilitate administration of FIRST – AID.
 Facilitate screening of workman and safety induction.
 Conduct fire dill and facilitate emergency preparedness.
 Design campaigns, competitions and other special emphasis programs
to promote safety in the work place.
 Notify site personnel non-conformance to safety norms observed during
site visits / site inspections.
 Recommended to Site In-charge, immediate discontinuance of work until
rectification, of such situations warranting immediate action in view of
imminent danger to life or property or environment.
 To decline acceptance of such PPE / safety equipment that do not
conform to specified requirements.
 Encourage raising Near Miss Report, along with improvement initiatives
on safety.

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 ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF SITE SUPERVISORS
 All supervisory staffs are responsible to the line management for the
safety of personnel under their control.
 The Supervisor is responsible for the employees under his supervision
and accountable for the effective enforcement for protection of Health,
Safety & Environment related issues within his area of responsibility.
This includes:
1) Maintain safe working conditions and good housekeeping in all
areas under his supervision.
2) Enforce use of PPE as requested by Project Specific Rules and
regulations.
3) Take action on any safety violations that are observed and liaise
with the HSE Department on area of concerned.
4) Immediately Inform & report to the HSE-Officer while any accident,
near misses, dangerous occurrence, occupational poisoning or
diseases shall be noticed within the project sites.
5) Continuously monitoring the work area for conditions, which are
likely to cause personal injury or property damage. When any
unsafe condition is found to correct them immediately.
6) Plan safety in accordance with the approved work methodology for
daily work activities.
7) Ensure that job hazards and safety procedures are explained to
each employee before begins work.
8) Work in close cooperation with the HSE-Officer to eliminate and
correct all unsafe practices and hazardous conditions found.
9) Establish procedures for first aid, ambulance availability, hospitals /
doctors and notification to relatives, wherever necessary.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF WORKERS

 Comply with requirements of company’s HSE Policy as relate to him
and co-operate with others in carrying out the requirements.
 Report defects in lifting appliances, lifting gears, transport equipments
and any other equipments or tools & tackles to your immediate
superior.
 Not to remove or interfere with any fencing, gangway, ladder,
covering, life saving appliances, lighting and other things whatsoever
required by site safety rules & regulations.
 Take care of personal protective equipment.
 Don’t let your work put another worker in danger.
 Use only means of access provided for specific work at site.
 Avoid horseplay, practical jokes or other activities to create a hazard.
 Don’t use drugs or alcohol on the job.
 Keep the latrines, urinals, wash points, canteen and other facilities
provided in a clean and hygienic condition.
 Present in the tool Box Meeting every day and obey all the instructions
& information given by the site engineers / supervisors.
 Report any unsafe work practice and any injury or accident to your
supervisor.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF SUB-CONTRACTORS

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  The subcontractors / his site-in-charges shall adhere to the rules and
regulations mentioned in this code practice very strictly in his area of
work in consultation with his concerned engineer and the Safety In-
Charge.
 All workmen shall be screened before engaging for the JOB.
 No employee below 18 years shall be engaged for work.
 All necessary PPE like Safety helmet, Belts, Shoes, Face shield, Hand
Gloves etc shall be arranged before starting the job.
 Ensure that all T & Ps engaged are tested for fitness and have valid
certificates from competent authorities.
 Instructions laid down in operation control procedures (OCPs) shall be
adhered to.
 Person working above 2 meters should use Safety Belt tied to a stable
structure.
 Material should not be thrown from the height. Cautions to be exercised
to prevent fall of material from height.
 All accidents, Major / Minor, shall be reported to the Project Manager of
Gammon.
 After completion of the Hot Work, the supervisor has to ensure that there
is no burning hot object, which can cause burn injury.
 Adequate valid Fire Extinguishers shall be kept near the place of work
while carrying out Hot Work.
 No unwanted materials should be left out.
 Good Housekeeping should be maintained.
 No personnel should travel on Tractor/ Trailer.
 Horse-play should be strictly forbidden.
 Adequate illumination shall be arranged during night work.

4.0 CONTRACT HSE OBJECTIVES /ACCOUNTABILITY

4.1 HSE OBJECTIVE FOR THE CONTRACT:

These are described as item 2.2 above.

4.2 HSE TARGETS FOR THE CONTRACT

Our HSE target is to have the accident frequency and injury severity rate to
the lowest possible level zero. We shall also strive continuously to improve on
previous and existing performance by the use of the safety practices,
techniques, technology and equipment available. However, as a guideline, we
have set the following targets for the year2007 in this contract.

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Target: (November 2024
onwards)
Accident Frequency Rate ZERO
Injury severity Rate ZERO

Weekly safety report will be submitted to the client in the prescribed format.
The report will include the information about the accident/incident (if any)
including all the near misses, safety induction training program imparted to the
employees /sub-contractors, details of tool-box talks’ safe man-hours,
employee exposed-hours.
The HSE performance against these targets will be monitored monthly by the
location based Safety Officers and reported to the CMS, Corporate safety
Manager through the Project Manager. The same data will be reported to our
clients for their review and monitering.The records will separately reveal the
performance of the site.

Action Responsibility On Date

Weekly Safety Report Safety officer through Every Monday
the PM
Performance against Safety officer 2nd calendar day of
targets the month
Monthly Safety Safety officer through 2nd calendar day of
Performance Report the PM the month

5.1 HSE Communication

The Project Manager will communicate the Client / CMS on all matters
related to HSE. Safety Officer will communicate with the clients and their
representative on behalf of the Project Manager. Safety officer will also
communicate with the sub-contractors & their Safety Officers on all HSE
matters. Details of HSE communications are covered in section 3.4 of this
document. Signboards, Warning signboards, safety posters shall be posted at
all site locations appropriate to the job activity and the potential hazards with
which the workers are exposed.
3.1.4 Corporate Structure / Responsibilities

The line management headed by the CMS is responsible for maintaining

HSE within the contract. The safety Officer is responsible for providing
specialist HSE advice to the line management at the site. The individual HSE
responsibilities are detailed in “Organization & responsibilities” in the
document Safety Manual. *****

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 i. Empowerment to stop unsafe work

Safety is a line management responsibility, from the directors to the managers,

to the supervisors and ultimately to each and every person exposed at the
work site.

Everybody has a responsibility to ensure that the job is done safe. It is not just
the supervisors, but each & every person exposed to potential hazards can
stop work if it has become unsafe and get it corrected.

b. HSE PROFESSIONALS

The Safety Officers have a direct reporting relationship with the Corporate
Safety Personnel. The Safety personnel shall monitor implementation of the
advice, and any non-compliance shall be brought to the notice of the Project
Manager / CMS through the Corporate Safety Manager.

3.2.2 HSE Department

The HSE department shall be involved in all aspects of the contract HSE
management including the following:

 The assessment of sub-contractors with regard to HSE.

 HSE Inspections, Audits and conduct emergency exercise / mock drill.
 Carrying out Health, Safety and Environmental performance monitoring
and surveillance within the contract.
 Communicate incident/accident reporting system within the contract and
assist in accident / incident investigations and in the preparation of
action plans.
 Drafting / updating & implementation of HSE rules, regulations and
standards.
 Make standard for procurement, maintenance of minimum stock (at site
stores) for personnel protective equipments.
 The development and use of training courses and use of its literatures.
 Organizing and conducting HSE Induction program.
 The training of Fire-fighting teams, first-aiders, and rescue teams, as
required.
 Emergency drills and exercises within the project.

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 SUB-CONTRACTORS

HSE Management of sub-contractors

All sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers employed in the execution of the

contractual work shall be required to adhere to the provisions of the HSE
plan. The sub-contractors will be required to comply with the specific
additional requirements (laid down by the client) to carry out such activities.

 IZHAR GROUP COMPANIES will follow same standards for monitoring

and auditing of the sub-contractors’ HSE performance, and will take the
necessary action/s pursuant to any non-compliance. The sub-contractors
shall be filly responsible for the compliance.
 The Project Manager will conduct HSE audit of each sub-contractor once
in a period of three months. The Safety Officer will assist him as
observer. In addition, the CMS / Corporate safety manager (HSE) will
conduct internal HSE audit on the full contract (including sub-
contractors) once in a period of six month or whenever required. The
client’s representative will be invited to participate in annual internal HSE
audit.

3.1 HSE Communication

3.2.1 Coverage /Awareness

 All permanent workplaces shall have mobile phone/intercom/walkie

talky as a means of communication with Site Office.
 Temporary worksite shall have mobile phone/walkie talky to obtain
assistance with the site office.
 Emergency response contact phone numbers like Fire, Security,
Medical, Administration, Ambulance, will be displayed prominently at
worksites. All workmen would be made aware of this number during their
safety induction and periodically during the tool-box safety meets.
 Each & every near miss incidents / accidents /environmental aspect will
be invariably reported to the head office and the clients, as well in time.
 In case of a serious / major accident seek assistance of the client.
 Emergency response drill will be carried out during the contract.
 Gammon engineers / supervisors will communicate with all workers in
the event of emergency, in spite of the diversity of language.

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3.1.5 Communication Links

The communication of HSE issues between the Gammon Site Office, H.O.
and sub-contractors involved within the project shall be carried out by the
following means:

 HSE Notices /Messages and instructions (through Safety Officer).

 Management HSE briefings carried out as and when required and during
management review meets.
 Issue of HSE Inspection and Audit reports, to all concerned parties (to
be arranged by the Safety Officer).
 Conduct ‘Tool-box’ meets daily before the commencement of work.
 Conduct monthly safety meets with the representatives of Gammon, its
sub-contractors and the representatives of the client once a month.
 Safety Report for the client weekly and to the Project controller /H.O.
monthly.

In addition to the above means of HSE communication, the company shall

also hold ad-hoc meets as and when required to discuss the HSE issues.
HSE communication will be verbal /written /pictorial.

3.2 HSE MEETING PROGRAM

3.2.5 Schedule of Meetings

The following schedule of meetings shall be implemented within the

project (The Safety Officer shall maintain record of attendance).

 Client HSE Meetings

The client will hold an apex committee meeting once a month. The senior
management, other site members /Safety Officer (as directed by the client) will
attend the meeting. The actions identified in the meeting will be designated to
the concerned department head.

 Tool Box Meetings

To be held daily at site by each work group supervisor in beginning of the
shift or when new activity / job commences. The safety officer issues
guidelines for tool box talk. The supervisor will use the safety hand-book for
conducting daily “Tool Box Talks”. The attendance will be recorded in the
safety office.

 Other Meetings

In addition to the scheduled meetings, any other safety meetings will be

conducted by the Project Manager or directed by the client.
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3.2.6 Management Participation

The meeting attended by the Senior Management shall be visible to all

employees. They shall set and monitor HSE objective and shall show
support to the stated policies and objectives.

3.2.7 HSE Meeting Structure

The following items are expected to be included within the agenda of HSE
Meetings:

 Review of the contract / overall HSE performance

 Review of accidents / incidents, near misses and identification of any
actions that can be taken
 Accidents / incidents statistics review and identification of any trends
 Discuss incidents / LTIs and learning points of others in the same field of
activities.
 New procedures / Legislations / Codes of practice.
 HSE promotion and training.
 Discussion of potential work hazards / risks connected, with the contract.
 Any other business associated with HSE.

3.2.8 Follow-up actions

Minutes of meeting will be recorded by the Safety Officer for all meetings
except the tool-box talk for which standard format will be used. All follow-up
actions shall be recorded within the minutes of the meeting along with the
proposed completion date along with the name who will take action. The
Project Manager will follow up the closeout actions and the same shall be
reviewed and reported in the subsequent meetings. The closeout actions
will be monitored by the Safety Officer to assist the project Manager.

3.2.9 Communication

All key HSE issues shall be communicated to the workforce through the
tool-box meetings, notice boards, HSE Memos, or training methods and in
every important announcement by group address. Health, safety and
environment issues shall be segregated as much as practicable, so as to
maintain clarity and focus to communications.

3.3 HSE Promotions and Awards

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 Audiovisual /written (Notice boards, newsletters) /face to face / pictorial
techniques will be used to promote and increase awareness of HSE amongst
the staff and workers. The following promotion and awareness programmes
shall be incorporated within the execution of the contract work.
 HSE case study during weekly internal safety meetings by the safety
department.
 HSE poster display
 Safety news letters /notices
 Occupational health talks by the male nurse
HSE promotion and awareness activities shall be in the language understood
by the majority of the workforce.

3.3.5 HSE performance

The HSE performance of the site will be displayed on general notice board,
and the project HSE performance notice board.

3.4 HSE Competence Requirements

Competence for the job

Competent personnel will be put on the job. Particularly, personnel put on the
job / activity that is hazardous like mobile crane, carry out welding and
cutting activities, work at height, erection, use & dismantle of scaffolding or
the like activities where “permit to work” is required, only the skilled
workforce will be delegated.

3.4.5 Fitness of personnel

For all Gammon and sub-contractor employees a male nurse will be made
available at the site office. On the recommendation of the male nurse the
site management will release the personnel for medical check up by a
specialist. The safety officer will audit the medical records at least once in
bimonthly.

3.5 Employee Orientation Program

All Gammon and sub-contractor employees shall undergo HSE Induction

program. The records of HSE Induction will be recorded in a separate HSE
Induction register. New inexperienced employees will be trained and
coached by a supervisor before they are inducted to the work.

3.6 HSE Legislation

3.6.5 Coverage
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 The company and its sub-contractors will comply with the following:

 HSE legislation
 Government legislations, codes and standards
 Gammon management system & procedures
 Clients’ HSE regulations, codes and standards
 National codes

3.7 Availability

HSE documents will be available with the safety officer for reference to all
employees. The Safety officer controls the HSE documents. He reviews
them according to the client’s requirements and gets the revision approved
by the CMS / the Corporate Safety Manager through the project manager, as
appropriate. Deviations to procedures are normally not accepted. It will be
submitted to the authorized representative of the client for approval for this
contract.

Coverage: Gammon HSE documents are to be in line with statutory

requirements and the specifications of the client.

3.8 Permit to work

At IZHAR GROUP OF COMPANIES will follow the client’s procedure related

to “permit to work” system. This shall be used in all circumstances that
warrant a permit to work.

3.0 Hazards identification & Job Safety Analysis

4.1Methods and procedures for Hazards identification

“Hazards identification & job safety analysis is applied within all activities of the
project. The activities that are declared hazardous by the client and where
hazards are identified, job safety analysis will be carried out. Such identified
hazards and the JSA will be recorded in Hazard identification and risk analysis
register.
The process involves the following steps:
 Identify the task
 Breakdown the task into activates
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  Identify the hazards and threats
 Eliminanate the hazards where possible
 Assess the consequences from the remaining hazards
 Specify controls i.e. actions and precautions that will prevent
consequences
 Specify recovery measures

Supervisors and foremen will conduct Toolbox talks prior to taking up any
new work based on the hazard analysis of the respective task. Any new
hazards, which are identified during the course of work, will be discussed
with the employees by the supervisor. The “Hazards identification & job
safety Analysis” register shall be updated once in a year.

4.2 ASSESSSMENT OF HAZARDS FOR JSA

The Safety Officer / Engineer will carry out assessment of the

exposure the work force to hazard and the job safety analysis as per 4.1
above. each step then analyzed to determine the exposure of work force in
doing the task. This assessment will form part job safety plans. Risk
reduction measure shall include:

 The work method and associated procedures

 Exposure reduction method
 Emergency response measures
 Hazard and risk mitigation methods

3.3 Handling of Chemicals

Chemical management such as handling, transportation, storage, use and

the waste disposal management will be carried out in line with the client
specification / existing norms of the land.

Assessment of pre-requisite for the hazardous activity

2.5.2 Assessment of PPE Requirement

The identification of the processes that require the use of specific PPP shall
be made using the following;
 Hazard Identification & Job safety analysis
 Codes of practice and standards
 Task observation and the job safety plans
 Chemical Hazard Data Sheet / Material Safety Data sheet
 Statutory Requirements
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  Knowledge of Industrial hazards relevant to the work activity

At site the following are the basic PPEs’ to be worn by all personnel:

 Safety helmet with chin strip

 Safety shoe / Gum boot
PPE Instruction / Training

The basic PPE instruction / Training is provided as a part of the HSE induction
course which is mandatory to all employees. Use of PPE is monitored through
periodic inspections by the Safety officers / line Managers.

4.0 PLANNING & PROCEDURES

Basic HSE Rules

General HSE rules for all employees are in place within the project and are
included in the HSE Manual. The rules cover basic house keeping, hygiene,
safety signals & likely hazards. The HSE rules are cascaded to all employees
during the orientation and HSE induction program.

5.1 Emergency Response Procedures

Coverage: Simplex shall prepare ‘Emergency Response & Evacuation

Procedure’ separately under direction of the client. It will cover the following
emergencies:

 Fire / Explosion
 Accident involving serious nature
 Storm and lightening with rain
 Man lost
 Civil unrest
The Emergency Response & Evacuation Procedure’ will be available with the
Project Manager / Safety Officer as it is gets approved by the client.

4.3 Emergency Drills

Emergency Drills shall be conducted every month at least one working site to
test the proficiency of the workforce to handle the specific emergency. Each
drill will be agreed upon with the client site representative prior to the drill.
However, the drills will be carried out without warning, thereby demonstrating
preparedness for response. The safety officer will obtain reports of the
emergency drills. Any action
Points arising out of the drill will be discussed with the Project Manager and
concerned employee and then corrective actions shall be taken.
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 4.4 Plant & Equipment (Other than PPE)

All plant and equipment (Hazardous machines) used shall undergo pre-
mobilization inspection check list. The findings for which corrective action are
to be carried out shall be completed before putting the equipment into
operations.

Gammon shall implement its standard procedures designated to ensure that

all such plant & equipments mobilized at site are free from defect / has the
necessary guards fitted properly, that all statutory tests, examinations, and
inspections, where appropriate, have been done and it is safe for its intended
use.

 The mechanical / electrical department will carry out initial checks for all
company owned / hired equipments
 All plant and equipment will be subject to a preventive maintenance
program to ensure that it is safe for use
 Only trained personnel will be allowed to operate the plant
 All mobile plant operators

4.4.1 HSE inspection schedules of plant

All lifting equipments /tools & tackles shall have load tested by a third party
approved by the statutory regulations.
The following items shall be subject to schedule inspections at specified
intervals, by the responsible persons:

S/NO Description Frequency of Responsibility

Inspection
1. Plant & vehicle Monthly Mechanical

2. EOT/Mobile cranes & Weekly (Limit Safety officer

lifting tackles switches)
3. Hand tools (Power) Monthly Electrical
4. Scaffolding Before Supervisor /
commencing of Engineer
work /
Once a day Safety officer
5. Fire Extinguishers Monthly for Safety Officer
validity of the
last test &
leakage
6. Gas cylinders Weekly Safety Officer
Daily (leaks & Supervisor
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Daily for leaks Store Assistant
7. Safety Equipments As prescribed Safety Officer
by the
manufacturer
8. Statutory Certification Competent Safety Officer
Person to organize
9. Electrical safety Daily Electrical
equipments Weekly Safety Officer

4.5 Occupational Health

The CMS / PM is responsible to adopt the occupational health program for
employees within the site operations / or as directed by the client.
5.4.1 Medical Facilities and staffing:
Male nurse will be available at the office. He will attend any emergency, &
will provide immediate first aid treatment at the first aid centre. Incase of
need of any medical treatment, his advice will be followed. Adequate
number of first aid boxes will be kept at the working areas at the industrial
yards. At work site a male nurse on 24 hrs. basis shall be made available.
Gammon shall make agreement with a local hospital either at Bilaspur or
at any other specialized treatment centre for handling medical
emergencies. The details of agreement shall be intimated to client. If
permitted, we can use clients’ hospital as a better choice.
A vehicle to serve the purpose of an ambulance will be made available at
site office to handle emergency situation on 24 hrs. basis.

5.4.2 Contingency Plans:

Serious cases beyond the capability of site facilities will be referred to the
THQ’ Hospital or to the FATEH JANG. He will inform PM / Safety officer.
The Project Manager shall keep the client’s representative fully informed.

5.4.3 Hygienic and House keeping:

Hygienic and good housekeeping will be given priority and will be treated
as part of the job for every supervisor. As incentive for good housekeeping,
campaign will be conducted and awards will be given during the HSE week
celebration every month.

4.4.1 First Aid Training & First Aiders

The male nurse will impart the first aid training to some employees
selected by the safety officer / project Manager. He will select the workers
in such a manner that at least one trained worker is always available in
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 each group of workers working at different locations of the site. The male
nurse will update the list of the trained first aiders & the same will be
available with the Project Manager and the safety officer and will be
displayed in the site office.

4.5 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

5.2.1 Awareness & Policy

Gammon is committed to protect the environment during its project activities.

 Removal and disposal of waste materials and sewage from sites and
camps in a manner prescribed in the waste disposal procedure under
the statutes and the client.
 Educating employees to conserve environment.
 Maintaining site office and work places in a clean manner
 Cleaning of any spills (chemicals / paints etc.)

5.2.2 Control

Safety Officer will conduct the survey of the chemicals being used during the
construction activity and shall make recommendations for removing /
replacing any carcinogenic chemicals. The line management at each site will
be responsible for compliance with the statutory environmental protection
standards and those of the client.
Hazardous and non hazardous wastes will be stacked separately. Similarly
the waste at the camp will be segregated (dry / wet) and disposed off at an
area in consultation with the client.

5.2.3 Monitoring & Restoration

The line management headed by the Project In charge will be responsible to

ensure that site is restored in its previous conditions after completion of the
work.

5.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

All employees working at the project will be provided with safety shoe & safety
helmet. Additional PPE like ear plugs, dust masks, rubber gloves, gum boots,
safety harness, etc. will be used wherever required. Safety officer will decide
on the issue of such PPEs’ (depending upon the potential hazards identified to
which workers are exposed) in consultation with the Project in charge.
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particles / bodies flying into the eye. Persons engaged in welding and gas
cutting activities will be provided with apron and shields with appropriate
shades of glasses.
Safety net will be installed properly for height works around the unprotected
areas. The persons working at / near unprotected areas will invariably wear
safety harness with double lanyard, proper anchorage and requisite
connectors. Each & every component of the fall arresting system will be
inspected by the safety officer at site before the work starts. Advice of the
client will be fully complied with.
The damaged /torn PPE will be replaced immediately. The adequate stock of
PPEs’ will be maintained in the store.

6.0 ROAD TRANSPORT

Only those vehicles complying with the provisions of healthiness will be put in
work .Each driver will undergo defensive driving training provided by the client.
The trailers / other transport vehicles will be inspected at regular intervals for
its healthiness as per checklist by the maintenance department in consultation
with the safety officer. Safety officer will educate the drivers and their khalasis
safe driving and parking / loading and unloading techniques through tool-box /
induction.

Statutory Requirements
* All trucks / vehicles deployed at site shall have the valid documents of:
 Registration certificate
 Up to date tax paid
 Insurance
 Pollution certificate
 Fitness certificate
*All drivers shall carry their driving license while on duty.
*The helpers deployed with them must be an adult male.
*Two drivers and two helpers for each shift shall be deployed.
* The vehicles deployed at site for the project work must meet the following:
*Transport vehicles shall be allowed only to transport loads as per allowed
tonnage capacity mentioned in the registration book.
 Head light / deeper light functioning
 Side Indicators –Front / rear /side
 Rear light, rear main light & reverse horn.

Safety Requirements:

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  No passenger shall be allowed in the goods portion of the loaded truck.
 None except the driver shall be allowed on the engine of any tractor
trolley.
 First aid kit shall be available with the vehicle.
 Drunk and driving will be strictly prohibited
 Helper shall not travel on the foot rest while in reverse
 Driver shall wait for the signal of their helper while reversing / turning.
 Any untoward incident en-route shall be immediately reported to the in-
gate security / site office.
 Restricted speed will be observed.

Incident Investigation

8.2.1 Coverage and Method

Any incident involving an employee or a sub-contractor or third party shall be

reported immediately to the Project In charge / Safety Officer and the
representative of the client.

All accidents and near miss includes will be reported to client within 4 (four)
hours, followed by a written report. The report will be in the formats of the
client.

9.0 INSPECTION / AUDIT AND REVIEW

HSE inspections will be carried out as the HSE inspection matrix of this plan.
The CMS & Corporate Manager- HSE will conduct an audit on HSE plan
compliance. This will cover all locations of the contract and the sub-
contractors.
The reports of the inspections will be maintained at the site by Safety Officer.

9.1. SCOPE OF AUDIT / INSPECTION

The Audits mainly cover compliance with the HSE Plans, while the
Inspections cover a wide range of activities like HSE training, Fire fighting and
fire protection, house keeping, Health, Vehicle Safety, Subcontractor’s
Compliance, Permit to Work, Waste Management etc.

9.2 EFFECTIVENESS & FOLLOW-UP

Corporate Management shall review all audit findings, including discussion in

Review meetings. All audits shall be reviewed for evidence of findings and
statistical results. The Inspection and Audit action items will be entered in a

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timely closeouts.

INSPECTION SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Element Schedule

01 HSE Training Monthly
02 Fire Protection & Fire Fighting Quarterly
03 Health check-up Half Yearly
04 Lifting machines / tackles Weekly
05 Plant / Equipment Weekly
06 Personal Protective Equipment Daily

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