HUGHS

HUGHS CONSTRUCTIONS & ENGINEERING

Q-HSE INDUCTION

Prepared and Presented By:

ABUBACAR MOMED USSENE
WHO WE ARE
WHAT WE DO
OUR CORE VALUES

Last Updated:05TH May 2016

DEPARTMENTS AND SECTIONS

 RESIDENTIAL AREA
 GAZEBO

 MAIN HOUSE
 MAIN OFFICE

1. Management
2. Human Resources Department
3. Finance Department
4. Transport Department
5. Warehouse & Logistics
6. Workshops: Fabrication, Steelworks, Mechanic
& Building
7. Quality, Health, Safety and Environment - QHSE
Q-HSE MISSION STATEMENT:

We Are Committed To:

Building and maintaining a safe working environment
achieve safety and well-being of our employees and the

communities within which we operate.

Zero Target On Incident, Accident and Workplace or work-

related Injuries
Full compliance with HSE International Standards and ALL

Statutory Requirements
Training and Development of Personnel

Client Satisfaction through Quality Services, Excellence and

Delivery
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•
WHO WE ARE
 Hughs Group is a well-established, multidisciplinary service provider in the
Construction and Engineering sector operating across the SADC region and
founded by Hugh Grottis in 1982 in Zimbabwe and 1996 within
Mozambique.
 Through dedication, skill, positive commitment and proactivity, Hughs Group
have been always able to undertake ALL and complex projects with
remarkable success
 
 WHAT WE DO
•Offering Contracts in the Construction and Engineering Projects
•List of Services:

Paver and Maintenanc Cellular Fencing Civil Transport & Earth

Blocks e Towers & Engineering Logistics Moving
Pylons Construction Equipment
& Hire

Reinforcem Structural
ent Engineering
HUGHS HEALTH, SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Objective:
“ Achieve and Maintain the highest practicable level of Safety, Health
and Environmental control in all areas of the Company’s operations.”

To this end the company will ensure that:

Matters affecting Safety , Health and the Environment are accorded

high priority.
Adequate precautions are taken to prevent injuries, incidents and

damage to the environment.

The provisions of all relevant legislations as well as the HSE

Management System are complied with.

BASIC CONDITIONS OF WORK
 HUGHS H.S.E. RULES
 PPE WEAR AND CARE AT ALL TIMES
 SECURITY RULES
 HOUSEKEEPING
 SIGNS, NOTICES AND INFORMATION
 TOOL BOX MEETINGS
 J.S.A – JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS – Task Risk
Assessment
 ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING
 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
 EVENT REPORTING
 SAFETY, HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENT INDUCTION

WORKPLACE
SAFETY
HUGHS GROUP HSE GOALS

 Hughs sets a goal of ZERO

harm/impact to people,
equipment and the
environment.
 Hughs promotes a

participative management
environment.
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COMPANY H.S.E. RULES – Safety
First!!
Always follow instructions from your supervisor – do NOT take chances.
Always report unsafe acts or conditions directly to your supervisor
Always use the protective equipment and clothing issued to you
Report all injuries to your supervisor before the end of your shift. No

matter how minor they may be

Do not fool around while working – practical jokes can be dangerous
Do not drink alcohol or use drugs at work and do not report for work

intoxicated
No dangerous weapons are allowed in any work area
No physical assault or fighting is allowed in any work area
Do not use plant or machinery if you are not authorized to do so
Report all defects on tools, equipment and machinery to your supervisor
Never take short-cuts – always use the access provided
Obey all safety signs and notices
Return all safety equipment back to the person who issued it you
COMPANY H.S.E. RULES – Safety First!!
Cont.

 Please keep your area clean and tidy – a tidy project is a safe project
 Never misuse, abuse or alter safety devices on plant, machinery or
equipment
 Never lift heavy objects alone – rather ask someone to help you or
utilize a crane
 Keep electrical tools and equipment away from water
 Do not throw materials or tools and equipment from any height
 All edges and openings must be barricaded - do not tamper with them
 Only authorized persons will be allowed in the work areas
 Do not pollute or damage the environment – use the facilities provided
to you
 Stay alert, follow the rules and protect yourself and other workers from
accidents
 If you are unsure about your safety then ask your supervisor
PPE MUST BE WORN ALL TIMES

Hughs Group have duties concerning the provision and use of

personal protective equipment (PPE) at work.
PPE is equipment that will protect the user against health or
safety risks at work. It can include items such as safety helmets,
gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear
and safety harnesses. It also includes respiratory protective
equipment (RPE).
WHY IS PPE IMPORTANT?
 Making the workplace safe includes providing instructions,
procedures, training and supervision to encourage people to
work safely and responsibly.
 Even where engineering controls and safe systems of work have
been applied, some hazards might remain. These include
injuries to:

 the lungs, eg from breathing in contaminated air

 the head and feet, eg from falling materials
 the eyes, eg from flying particles or splashes of corrosive liquids
 the skin, eg from contact with corrosive materials
 the body, eg from extremes of heat or cold
 PPE is needed in these cases to reduce the risk.
HOUSEKEEPING
WE STRONGLY BELIEVE:
OSHA REGULATIONS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• HOUSEKEEPING

– Workplaces shall be kept clean, orderly, and sanitary.

– Workroom floors shall be maintained as clean and dry as

possible.

– Every floor, working

place and passageway
shall be kept free from
protruding nails, splinters,
holes, or loose boards.
HOUSEKEEPING
• Close file cabinet or storage
drawers

• Report cables/wires that cross

walkway

• Keep working areas and walkways

well lit and clear

• Report burned out bulbs

• Be aware of your surroundings

and correct any perceived hazard
 HOUSEKEEPING
Why should we pay attention to housekeeping at work?

Effective housekeeping can eliminate some workplace hazards and help get a job
done safely and properly. Poor housekeeping can frequently contribute to accidents by
hiding hazards that cause injuries. If the sight of paper, debris, clutter and spills is
accepted as normal, then other more serious health and safety hazards may be taken
for granted.
Housekeeping is not just cleanliness. It includes keeping work areas neat and orderly;
maintaining halls and floors free of slip and trip hazards; and removing of waste
materials (e.g., paper, cardboard) and other fire hazards from work areas. It also
requires paying attention to important details such as the layout of the whole
workplace, aisle marking, the adequacy of storage facilities, and maintenance. Good
housekeeping is also a basic part of accident and fire prevention.
Effective housekeeping is an ongoing operation: it is not a hit-and-miss cleanup done
occasionally. Periodic "panic" cleanups are costly and ineffective in reducing accidents.
HOUSEKEEPING (Cont.)
 What is the purpose of workplace housekeeping?
 Poor housekeeping can be a cause of accidents, such as:
 tripping over loose objects on floors, stairs and platforms
 being hit by falling objects
 slipping on greasy, wet or dirty surfaces
 striking against projecting, poorly stacked items or misplaced
material
 cutting, puncturing, or tearing the skin of hands or other
parts of the body on projecting nails, wire or steel strapping
 To avoid these hazards, a workplace must "maintain" order
throughout a workday. Although this effort requires a great
deal of management and planning, the benefits are many.
HOUSEKEEPING (Cont.)
 What are some benefits of good housekeeping practices?

 Effective housekeeping results in:

 reduced handling to ease the flow of materials
 fewer tripping and slipping accidents in clutter-free and spill-free work

areas
 decreased fire hazards
 lower worker exposures to hazardous substances (e.g. dusts, vapours)
 better control of tools and materials, including inventory and supplies
 more efficient equipment cleanup and maintenance
 better hygienic conditions leading to improved health
 more effective use of space
 reduced property damage by improving preventive maintenance
 improved morale
 improved productivity (tools and materials will be easy to find)
HOUSEKEEPING DON’Ts
DON’T
• Prop fire doors open.
• Store materials in stairwells.
• Store trash cans in front of
doorway.
• Use chair to block an
emergency cut-off valve.
• Place chairs in dangerous
areas. For example, the chair
in the picture could represent
a struck against hazard.

DO………
CORRECT or REPORT these
HAZARDS!
RESPECT SIGNS
Traffic signs help you to:

Tell drivers and pedestrians – in good time – about the routes they should and should not
use;
instruct people how to behave safely (for example, whether they must use protective

equipment, and how); and

prevent drivers moving their vehicles to areas where pedestrians or other drivers might not

expect them.
By law, road signs used to warn or inform drivers and pedestrians in private workplaces must

be the same as those used on public roads, wherever a suitable sign exists. Drivers and
pedestrians should be able to expect that the layout, signs, road furniture and markings on
site will be similar to those on public roads.
You should place signs so people have time to see and understand them, and take any

action to reduce risks before they reach the hazard.

Make sure that signs are:
clear and easy to understand;
obvious enough to be noticed;
clean and well maintained so that they are always visible; and
reflective and lit if they need to be visible in darkness.
SIGNS
SIGNALS & ROADMARKINGS
Signals
You can use traffic lights to control the flow of traffic at busy junctions, at narrow
places and at site entrances. You can also use speed sensors and flashing warning
signs to help control the speed of traffic.
Road markings
Route markings help you to:
instruct drivers (for example, 'SLOW'); and
show:

◦traffic lanes
◦route edges
◦priority at junctions
◦stop lines
◦no-parking areas
◦pedestrian crossings.
White road markings regulate traffic, yellow markings regulate parking. Double

yellow lines should be applied along the edges of routes where parking is not allowed,
but do not rely on these to prevent parking in these areas without enforcement.
GENERAL DRIVING RULES
Now what could go wrong here?
MAJOR WORKPLACE HAZARDS/RISKS

 FALLS
 TRIPS
 SLIPS

IDENTIFICATION
AND PREVENTION
WORKING SAFELY ON LADDERS

• Choose the appropriate

ladder for the job

• Place the base on a firm,

solid surface

• Face the ladder and grip

the rungs, not the side
rails when you climb

• Always keep 3 points of

contact with the ladder
(2 hands, 1
foot or 2 feet, 1 hand)
THE DON’T OF LADDERS SAFETY

• Do not climb with tools in hand

• Do not lean or overreach. Reposition the

ladder closer to the work instead.

• Do not step on the top rung

Objectives
 Costs of slips, trips &
falls
 Definitions
 Causes of Slips, Trips and

Falls
 Risk factors
 Prevention/minimization
COST OF TRIPS, SLIPS AND
FALLS
 Slips,trips & falls can happen Not just
anywhere in your operation pain!
 Slips & trips can result in falls,

possibly disability or death

 Costs to employer & worker

can be substantial
COST OF TRIPS, SLIPS AND FALLS
 To the employer:
Loss of productivity
& business
Increased industrial
insurance premiums
Costs associated
with training
replacement worker
INJURIES
 Sprains & strains
 Bruises & contusions
 Fractures
 Abrasions & lacerations
TYPICAL INJURY SITES

 Knee, ankle and/or foot

 Wrist &/or elbow
 Back &/or shoulder
 Hip
 Head
CAUSES OF SLIPS
 Wet product or spills
on smooth floors or
walking surfaces:
◦ Water
◦ Mud
◦ Grease
◦ Oil
◦ Food
◦ Blood
◦ Offal
FACTORS INCREASING THE RISK

Not Paying Attention Clutter

Look familiar??
DEFINITIONS OF SLIPS, TRIPS
& FALLS
STF Friction: The resistance encountered when an object (foot) is moved in contact with
another (ground). Friction is necessary in order to walk without slipping.

When there is too little friction or When you are too far off your
traction between your feet center of balance.
(footwear) and the walking or
working surface, and you lose
your balance.

Slip Trip
When your foot (or lower leg)
hits an object and your upper When you step down unexpectedly
body continues moving, to a lower surface (Misstep) and
throwing you off balance. lose your balance, e.g., stepping
off a curb.
Fall
CAUSES OF SLIPS
Dry product or spills making walking surface
slippery:

Dusts
Powders
Granules
Wood
Plastic wrapping
CAUSES OF SLIPS

 Highly-polished floors can be slick even when

dry
◦ Concrete
◦ Marble
◦ Ceramic tile
 Freshly-waxed surfaces
 Transitioning from one surface to another
◦ Carpeted to vinyl
◦ Grid to smooth concrete
CAUSES OF SLIPS
 Sloped walking surfaces
 Loose, unanchored rugs or mats
 Loose floorboards or shifting tiles
 Wet, muddy or greasy shoes
 Ramps & gang planks without skid- or slip-

resistant surfaces
CAUSES OF SLIPS

 Metal surfaces
◦ Dockboards & dock plates
◦ Platforms
◦ Sidewalk & road covers
 Mounting & dismounting vehicles &
equipment
 Climbing ladders
 Loose, irregular surfaces such as gravel
CAUSES OF SLIPS
 Sloped, uneven or muddy terrain
 Weather hazards
 Leaves, pine needles & other plant debris (wet

or dry)
CAUSES OF SLIPS
 Uncovered hoses, cables, wires or extension
cords across aisles or walkways
 Clutter, obstacles in aisles, walkway & work

areas
 Open cabinet, file or desk drawers & doors
CAUSES OF SLIPS
 Changes in elevation or levels
◦ Unmarked steps or ramps
 Rumpled or rolled-up carpets/mats or
carpets with curled edges
 Irregularities in walking surfaces
◦ Thresholds or gaps
 Missing or uneven floor tiles & bricks
CAUSES OF SLIPS
 Damaged steps
 Non-uniform, improper or irregular steps
◦ Taller of shorter
◦ Shallower tread depth Tread
◦ Otherwise irregular

Riser
CAUSES OF SLIPS
 Debris, accumulated waste materials
 Trailing cables, pallets, tools in gangways
 Objects protruding from walking surface
 Uneven surfaces
 Sidewalk/curb drops
 Speed bumps
 Tire bumpers
 Wheelchair ramps & curbs
 Driveways
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
INCREASING RISK OF TRIPS &
SLIPS
 Poor lighting
 Glare
 Shadows
 Bulky PPE (includes
improper footware)
 Excess noise or
temperature
 Fog or misty conditions
 Poor housekeeping
 Improper cleaning
methods & products
 Inadequate or missing
signage
HUMAN FACTORS INCREASING
RISK OF TRIPS & SLIPS - PHYSICAL

 Failing eyesight &/or visual perception

 Age
 Physical condition & fatigue
 Stress or illness
 Medications, alcohol & drug effects
HUMAN FACTORS INCREASING
RISK OF TRIPS & SLIPS - BEHAVIOR
 Carrying or moving cumbersome

objects or simply too many objects at

one time
 Not paying attention to surroundings

or walking distracted
 Taking unapproved shortcuts
 Being in a hurry and rushing
SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS ARE
PREVENTABLE

 Design of workplace & work processes

◦ Design workplace & processes to prevent
potential exposures to slip & trip hazards
 Good housekeeping
◦ Maintain clear, tidy work areas free of clutter
 Safe walking practices
◦ Follow safe walking practices & routes
 Wearing proper footwear
◦ Wear proper footwear with good traction
 Learn to fall “properly”
◦ There are techniques that can minimize fall
injuries
SAFETY REMINDERS

Supervisors should stress

these simple safety
reminders:

• If you drop it, pick it up.

• If you spill it, wipe it up.

• Go where you are looking,

and look where you are
going.
Workplace/Work
Process Design
 Contain work processes to prevent
discharge, splatter, or spillage of liquids,
oils, particles, dusts & offal onto floor
◦ Local exhaust ventilation
◦ Extraction/collection systems
◦ Enclosures
◦ Work surfaces with raised or lipped edges
◦ Catch/drip pans, drain-offs
Workplace/Work
Process Design
 Use drip trays to contain leaks of lubricant
onto floor from machinery
◦ Perform regularly scheduled maintenance
 Use adequate ventilation to avoid smoke,
steam & condensation of water & grease onto
floor
 Provide adequate lighting to keep work areas,

aisles & paths of travel well lit

Workplace/Work
Process Design
 Mark/highlight step edges & transition areas
(changes in elevations)
◦ Use anti-skid paint, slip-resistant coatings & strips
 Make sure stairs have sufficient lighting &
hand rails
 Provide effective drainage, false floors or work

platforms
 Install slip-resistant floors in high risk areas
OSHA’S REGULATIONS - HOUSEKEEPING
 HOUSEKEEPING
 All places of employment clean and orderly and in
a sanitary condition
 Workrooms clean & dry
 Platforms, mats, or other dry standing places for
wet processes
MAJOR WORKPLACE EVENTS

 NEAR MISS

 INCIDENT

 ACCIDENT
INCIDENT/ACCIDENT/
NEAR MISS
 Verbal notification: immediately;
 Incident Notification Form: within 12 hours

after event;
 Investigation Report: within 24 hours of

notification;
 Verbal Notification of Incident/Accident

Notification Report: immediately;

 Investigation and Correctives Actions

Report: within 24 hours after the

notification; 
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MAIN FACTORS AND CAUSES FOR
WORKPLACE INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS
MAIN FACTORS:
 Human

 Equipment And Machines

 Design
 Other

MAIN CAUSES
 Complacency

 Negligence
 Distraction or Inattention
 Lack Of Training, Skills & Competence
 Lack Of Enforcement and Compliance
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
EXPLOSION HAZARD OF ACETYLENE
CYLINDERS

 An acetylene cylinder has a different design from most

other gas cylinders. It consists of a steel shell containing
a porous mass. The acetylene gas in the cylinder is
dissolved in acetone which is absorbed by the porous
mass. Decomposition of the acetylene is triggered by
heat, eg when it is:
 involved in a fire;

 scorched by flames from a blowtorch; or

 involved in a flashback.

 Theporous mass slows down any decomposition of the

gas. From the start of decomposition to the cylinder
exploding could take several hours. This should provide
time for emergency action.
EXPLOSIONS!!
EXPLOSION HAZARD OF ACETYLENE
CYLINDERS
Decomposition can be triggered more easily and proceed
more rapidly if:
 the porous mass has been damaged by repeated

flashbacks;
 the cylinder has been mishandled or dropped;
 the cylinder valve is leaking; or
 the acetylene in the hoses is above the pressure

recommended by the supplier.

There are a number of incidents each year where a

flashback into an acetylene cylinder triggers
decomposition, leaving the cylinder in a dangerous,
unstable condition, which can lead to an explosion.
FLASHBACK!
 A flashback occurs if there is a flammable mixture of fuel
gas and oxygen in the hoses when the torch is lit. This
can ignite the mixture and will travel backwards into the
cylinder. A flashback can cause decomposition of the
acetylene.
 An explosion of the cylinder immediately after a

flashback is rare. If decomposition is identified early,

there is time to evacuate, call the fire and rescue services
and take emergency action.
 The fire and rescue services cool cylinders for at least an

hour, then monitor them for another hour. They then

decide whether it is safe to enter the exclusion zone or
move the cylinder.
OTHER HAZARDS WITH ACETYLENE GAS

 If acetylene gas is drawn off from cylinders

too quickly, acetone can be mixed with the
gas. This can cause the equipment to
malfunction. Acetylene gas can also condense
and drip off the torch, causing a fire risk.
ACETYLENE GAS BOTTLES
 Before use
 Check:

 the identification on the cylinder;

 that it looks safe for use;

 that it is clean with no obvious damage.

 After use
 Check there is no obvious damage.

 Turn off all valves (at cylinder, blowpipes etc).

 Vent excess gas from the hoses.

 Training
 Do not use oxy/acetylene equipment unless you have been

“trained”.
ACETYLENE GAS BOTTLES
 Use the correct lighting-up procedures
 Before lighting the blowpipe, purge the hoses by opening the gas

supply to each hose for a few seconds. This will flush out any
flammable mixtures of gases in the hose.
 Purge one hose at a time and close the blowpipe valve after purging.
 Use a well-ventilated area.

 Use a spark ignitor to light the gas.

 Use the correct gas pressures and nozzle sizes for the job.

 Handle acetylene cylinders with care

 Do not drop or jar them.

 Do not roll them across the floor.

 Keep them in an upright position, and if returned to an upright

position, leave for an hour to settle.

ACETYLENE GAS BOTTLES
 Fit flashback arresters (or equivalent)
 Fit flashback arresters onto the pressure regulators

on both the acetylene cylinder and the oxygen

cylinder. These, or equivalent devices, prevent any
decomposition travelling back into the cylinder.
 For long lengths of hose, fit arresters on both the

blowpipe and the regulator, and shorten the hose

as soon as the long length is no longer required.

 Note: The fitting of flashback arresters is not a

substitute for safe working practices.
ACETYLENE GAS BOTTLES
 Maintain non-return valves
 Fit non-return valves (often called check valves) on the torch, to

prevent back-feeding of gas into the hoses.

 Inspect regularly and replace damaged non-return valves.

 Note: Non-return valves will not stop a flashback once it has

occurred.
 Keep nozzles in good condition
 Poorly maintained nozzles cause turbulent gas flow, which

increases the risk of flashback.

 Inspect nozzles regularly. Make sure they are not blocked by dirt

or spatter. Replace damaged nozzles.

 Do not hold the nozzle too close to the work piece. The nozzle

can overheat and cause a flashback.

IN THE EVENT OF FLASHBACK
 What to do if there is a flashback ?
 If a flashback does occur:
 immediately close both the blowpipe/nozzle valves, oxygen first, then

acetylene. (Note: this is opposite to the normal closing-down

procedures);
 close both cylinder valves;
 if the flame cannot be put out at once, evacuate the area and call the

fire and rescue services;

 find the cause of the incident and examine all equipment for damage;
 do not move or vent cylinder, monitor for any heat over the next hour;
 if a hotspot is detected, or the cylinder begins to vibrate, immediately

evacuate the area and call the fire and rescue service;
 before using again, make sure all equipment is working effectively,

especially anything that might have been affected by heat. If in doubt,

consult your supplier.
FIRE
Flammable gases,
Fire liquids, solids
Hot surfaces
Electrical
equipment
Static electricity
Fuel heat Smoking
materials
Naked flame

Oxygen

From the air

Oxidising substances
SOURCES OF FUEL
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Ethanol, Acetone and a whole range of other solvents
FLAMMABLE GASES
Hydrogen, Acetylene
CARBONAECOUS MATERIALS
Wood (benches, furniture), Paper (tissues, books and office
paperwork), cardboard (boxes), foam and plastics (packing
materials, contents of upholstered furniture), textiles
(clothing, curtains), animal bedding materials.
SOURCES OF IGNITION
 NAKED FLAMES
 . Bunsen Burners
 HOT SURFACES
 . Hotplates
 FAULTY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
 Extension leads are a particular hazard and have caused
fires in the past).
 HEATERS
 Radiant or other types of heaters
 OBSTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT VENTILATION
 MACHINERY
 Materials stored up against vents of fridges and
centrifuges
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

 These require to be properly stored in a fire rated

cabinet
 These should have appropriate signage on them
 Avoid excess storage of solvents
 Should be handled in well ventilated areas ( Fume
Cupboards)
 Waste should be disposed of regularly
 Fume Cupboards should not be used as storage
areas
IN THE EVENT OF FIRE

 OPERATE CALL POINT

 CLOSE DOORS
 DO NOT RUN
 FOLLOW THE EXIT SIGNS
 GO TO YOUR ASSEMBLY POINT
FLAMMABLE GASES
 Need to be secured
 Regulators and accessories suitable for the

purpose
 Leak testing should be carried out
P.A.T TESTING
 All Electrical equipment should be subject to
P.A.T.Testing
 Extensions leads should be tested and ensure

they are not being overloaded

FIRE DOORS
 AllFire Doors must be kept closed
 when marked as Fire Door keep
Shut
 Unless they are electronically
designed to shut on a fire activation
FIRE DETECTION & WARNING

 In some buildings there will be voice activated

warning
 In others either bells or sounders
 There is Smoke Detection in corridors ,stairwells,
and some laboratories
 There is Heat Detection in plant rooms and kitchen
areas
 The alarm must be audible in all areas
Carbon Dioxide Electrical Fire Blanket

Wet Chemical Class F AFFF Foam Class A & B

 KEY POINTS FOR USE OF FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
 Know how they operate
 Always leave yourself an exit and ensure it is clear

 Know the colour coding

 Never attempt to fight a fire Unless it is Safe to do
so
 Remember it can be dangerous to use the wrong
extinguisher
 Do Not Use if you have not be Trained
EVACUATION

 Use Your nearest available Fire Exit

 Do not go back for personal belongings
 Do not use Lifts
 Do not re enter building till advised to do so
EVACUATION ALARMS AND PROCEDURES
In case of emergency:
 a) Understand alarms and evacuation

routes.
 b) Know how to notify emergency

response personnel.
 c) Implement a procedure for leaving the

scene safely so emergency personnel can

do their job.
 e) Wipe up spills promptly and correctly.

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MEANS OF ESCAPE
 Keep all exit routes free from obstruction
 There is emergency escape lighting in the

corridor as well as the staircase

ASSEMBLY OR MUSTERING POINT

ASSEMBLY
POINT
HAZARD

 For Hughs Group, a Hazard is

defined as anything that may
harm people, damages material
and/or equipment’s or the
environment.
 Report Immediately

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HAZARD: Carrying heavy objects
(“manual handling”)

 Ifyou are required to carry something

that is heavy or awkward, always
assess other alternatives, for example
using a trolley. If this is not possible,
ask someone else to help you.

Only lift using the correct lifting

technique
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HAZARD: Carrying heavy objects
(“manual handling”)

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objects (“manual handling”)

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(“manual handling”)

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objects (“manual handling”)

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JSA/JHA – JOB
SAFETY/HAZARD ANALYSIS
 What is a hazard?  What is a job hazard analysis?

 A hazard is the potential for

 A job hazard analysis is a
harm. In practical terms, a technique that focuses on job
hazard often is associated tasks as a way to identify
with a condition or activity hazards before they occur. It
focuses on the relationship
that, if left uncontrolled,
between the worker, the task,
can result in an injury or
the tools, and the work
illness. Identifying hazards
environment. Ideally, after
and eliminating or
you identify uncontrolled
controlling them as early as
hazards, you will take steps
possible will help prevent
to eliminate or reduce them
injuries and illnesses.
to an acceptable risk level.
JSA/JHA – JOB SAFETY/HAZARD
ANALYSIS – Cont.
 Why is job hazard analysis important?

 Many workers are injured and killed at the workplace

every day. Safety and health can add value to your
business, your job, and your life. You can help prevent
workplace injuries and illnesses by looking at your
workplace operations, establishing proper job
procedures, and ensuring that all employees are trained
properly. One of the best ways to determine and
establish proper work procedures is to conduct a job
hazard analysis. A job hazard analysis is one component
of the larger commitment of a safety and health
management system
JSA/JHA – JOB SAFETY/HAZARD
ANALYSIS – Cont.
 What is the value of a job hazard analysis?

 Supervisors can use the findings of a job hazard analysis to eliminate

and prevent hazards in their workplaces. This is likely to result in fewer
worker injuries and illnesses; safer, more effective work methods;
reduced workers’ compensation costs; and increased worker
productivity.

 The analysis also can be a valuable tool for training new employees in
the steps required to perform their jobs safely.
 For a job hazard analysis to be effective, management must demonstrate
its commitment to safety and health and follow through to correct any
uncontrolled hazards identified.

 Otherwise, management will lose credibility and employees may hesitate

to go to management when dangerous conditions threaten them.
JSA/JHA – JOB SAFETY/HAZARD
ANALYSIS – Cont.
 What jobs are appropriate for a job hazard analysis?

 A job hazard analysis can be conducted on many jobs in your workplace.

Priority should go to the following types of jobs:

 • Jobs with the highest injury or illness rates;

 • Jobs with the potential to cause severe or disabling injuries or illness,

even if there is no history of previous accidents;

 • Jobs in which one simple human error could lead to a severe accident
or injury;

 • Jobs that are new to your operation or have undergone changes in

processes and procedures; and

 • Jobs complex enough to require written instructions.

JSA/JHA – JOB SAFETY/HAZARD
ANALYSIS – Cont.
 Where Do We Start
  

 Involve your employees in the risk identification

process and elimination measures

 Rank and Prioritize risks

 Outline Steps and tasks

 Imagine what could go wrong with each of these

steps? What are the consequences? Factors?

What is the likelihood of it happening?
 Establish Hazard Controls
JSA/JHA – JOB SAFETY/HAZARD
ANALYSIS – Cont.
 Good hazard scenarios describe:

 • Where it is happening (environment),

 • Who or what it is happening to (exposure),

 • What precipitates the hazard (trigger),

 • The outcome that would occur should it

happen(consequence), and

 • Any other contributing factors.

CELLPHONE USE
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
TOOL BOX TALKS
 15 minutes on-site training sessions
relative to work.
 The HSE Department is responsible for

holding meetings (Hughs Worksite)

SITE SECURITY RULES
HEALTH
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL –
ZERO TOLERANCE!

Any persons caught in

possession of or under the
influence of drugs or alcohol
will be removed from site.
If you are on drugs for any
medical reason, please inform
your supervisor at once
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HEALTH RISK EXPOSURE
 DUST
 HEAT
 CHEMICALS (Irritant, Corrosive, Abrasive)
 DISEASES: Cholera, Diarrhea, Flu, Malaria, etc.
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Hughs strives to conduct its

activities in an environment-
friendly manner reducing or
eliminating environmental impact in
complying to International Standard
Compliance ISO 14001

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