ENCORE ENGINEERING SERVICES (PTY) LTD

SHE Standard
Form 20 Rev 0

Element No: Title

SS 1.1

Procedure Ref

SP 03, SP 20

Rev No:

Facilities, Yard, Lighting, Ventilation & Disabled People Access

Page 1 of 4

Legal References
OHS ACT 85 of 1993: 8(1) 2. GSR 4 (7)(b) GSR 8 - Provide & maintain a safe and healthy workplace. Flammable liquid both to have strong window Stacking to be done by appointed, experienced person i. Base level and strong, articles can carry weight, same size, shape, mass pallets and containers in good condition, support structure sound ii. Dismantled from top, no climbing use ladders iii. Away from machinery, unstable stacks dismantled immediately, stack not endangered by vehicles iv. Not exceed 3x narrowest base, or stepped back half a depth of container every 5th tier, or similar angle 4. GSR 13(h) - Excavations barricaded 5. ERW 5 (1d) - Switch gear and transformers: equipment, thoroughfares, working area Clearly distinguishable and labels readable ERW 6 (b)(c), (1), (2)(b), (d) - Keep walkways unobstructed - Clear unobstructed place at every machine - Unimpeded workplace - Floors, stairs, passages skid free & free of obstruction and defects. 7. ERW 6.2 - 0 - 2.25m effective workspace - Free of unnecessary tools and materials - Openings in floors, etc - Falling objects 8. ERW 9 (b) - Emergency escape route doors unobstructed 9. EMR 7 - Switchboards unobstructed 10. CR 25(d) and Facilities Reg 9 - Facilities clean, hygienic, sound and leak free 11. FR 2(4)c, 4(2)(d) Showers and change rooms to have obscure windows. 12. FR 4 (2) (c) - Keep change rooms free of materials not needed there 13. FR 9(1), (b, c, e,) - Escape route accessible and not terminate in enclosed area 14. SABS 0114 (1) Lighting Standards

Prepared By:

SHE Manager

Approved By:

Managing Director

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ENCORE ENGINEERING SERVICES (PTY) LTD

SHE Standard
Form 20 Rev 0

Element No: Title

SS 1.1

Procedure Ref

SP 03, SP 20

Rev No:

Facilities, Yard, Lighting, Ventilation & Disabled People Access

Page 2 of 4

Company Standards - Monthly Inspections undertaken

Buildings, Floors and Yard 1. All buildings & floors must be kept clean and in good condition. 2. Floors must be kept clean from spillage of oil, water, dirt, etc. 3. Premises must be divided into areas of responsibility and these areas must be indicated as Site Manager / SHE Officer / SHE Representative. 4. Factory and yard must be kept neat and free of unnecessary materials 5. Site Managers must control their areas of responsibility and conduct at least a formal monthly inspection on that area as determined by the SHE Manager. 6. The appointed person performs the cleaning of all Offices and Administration Areas. 7. The offices are currently rented and include Lights / Water Accounts. 8. A planned maintenance schedule will be drafted up according the lease agreements. 9. A written preventative maintenance schedule will be done for all machinery and equipment. 10. The Management of ENCORE ENGINEERING SERVICES (PTY) LTD regards access for Disabled People to and around the building as appropriate, without any changes to the existing buildings. This shall be revised if the need arises, currently there is no need. 11. Safety glass or shield protection must be used in all areas exposed to possible explosion hazards.

Aisles, Storage and Accessible Areas Demarcated

1. It is the prerogative of Site Manager / SHE Manager / Client to decide whether they want to demarcate aisles and storage area with paint- If painted the same standards must be applied throughout the whole site. 2. If painted note must be taken that paint work must be maintained. 3. It is preferred not to paint but to use poles and chains to demarcated storage areas, as this will ensure flexibility. 4. All areas in front of electrical switch- gear and DBs must be demarcated with a YELLOW line, 100mm WIDE 300mm from the wall for the full length of the distribution board. (This is not applicable to Administration Offices). 5. All areas for the storage of waste drums must be demarcated with a Pictogram. 6. All the above must be properly maintained. 7. Every Site Manager must ensure that all personnel under his control are conversant with the Colour Code Chart. 8. All storage must be contained within demarcated areas. 9. Bins, racks and pallets used for storage, must be maintained in good condition to provide a stable and level footing capable of carrying the stored mass. 10. Maximum block stacking height for palletised goods is three levels. 11. Empty pallets are to be stacked to a maximum of 2.5m. If stacked in an open area, a 5 metre space must be left between pallets and any building. 12. If stored inside building, a 1 metre inside clearance from walls and service equipment must be left to facilitate fire control. 13. Circular items must be adequately choked with proper wedges and/ or strapped. 14. Housekeeping must be maintained in all storage areas. 15. Storage is allowed on cupboard, but must neat and safe. No storage is allowed on windowsills. 16. Cabinets must be kept neat and in order. 17. Food, cleaning materials and other goods not to be stored in the same locker. 18. All stacking id to be done by a person declared competent for the job by the relevant Site Manager.

Company Standards - Monthly Inspections undertaken - Continued

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SHE Standard
Form 20 Rev 0

Element No: Title Lighting

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

SS 1.1

Procedure Ref

SP 03, SP 20

Rev No:

Facilities, Yard, Lighting, Ventilation & Disabled People Access

Page 3 of 4

Light intensities will be established for all areas using SABS standards. A competent Electrician must conduct such tests. Light intensity test must be carried out in all areas every two (2) years;( if there are changes to the building ) i.e. Offices, stores, workshops and the finding of these tests must be compared with the prescribed lighting standards as per SABS NO 0114 (1). A record of findings must be kept on file in the respective areas. Whenever changes in construction of buildings or workshops take place, a new light intensity survey must be done. To ensure compliance with the standard. The SHE Manager / Site Manager / SHE Officer, using the Form 1.1b - Lighting Checklist must check all lighting and windows monthly. All defective lights must be reported on Form 1.1c - Record or Reporting and Replacing of Dead Lights). Windows and lights must be kept clean and clear of obstruction. Broken windows must be completely removed immediately after they are discovered (to prevent injury from the sharp edges of the broken glass.) Any large glass panes, such as those in large doors are marked in such a way that they are visible, to prevent persons from accidentally walking into them. Management shall acknowledge that we do not work shifts; therefore we do not feel that reflecting clothing and mirrors are necessary to be provided to ensure that the workers and equipment can be seen (especially on Mining Sites and as per Client Requirements) Natural lighting is sufficient and appropriate - This shall be revised if the need arises.

Ventilation
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A Survey of the general work areas must be conducted every two (2) years;( if there are changes to the building) to ensure that the ventilation is adequate. A copy of the Survey Report must be submitted to the Site Manager or designated responsible person. In areas where the natural ventilation is found to be insufficient, artificial ventilation must be introduced. All artificial ventilation systems must be placed on a planned maintenance system. Prior to any work being performed in a confined space Refer to SS 5.8 Suitable extraction equipment must be provided for Welding Operations being performed in a building Suitable, approved respiratory equipment must be used for all, spray painting and chemical operations and any other operation where the quality of breathing air is adversely affected.

7. All employees required to use respiratory equipment must be trained in its use. No person may be allowed to enter any area where the concentration of a flammable gas, vapour, mist of dust exceeds the lower explosive limit of that gas, vapour, mist or dust. 9. No person may be allowed to enter any area where the time weighed average concentration of carbon dioxide, taken over an eight hour period, exceeds one half percent by volume of air unless mechanical ventilation is introduced, or if the volume of carbon dioxide exceeds three percent by volume of air at any one time. 10. No person may be allowed to enter any area where the prescribed exposure limits for airborne substances are exceeded. 8.

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ENCORE ENGINEERING SERVICES (PTY) LTD

SHE Standard
Form 20 Rev 0

Element No: Title

SS 1.1

Procedure Ref

SP 03, SP 20

Rev No:

Facilities, Yard, Lighting, Ventilation & Disabled People Access

Page 4 of 4

11. The only exception to items 7, 8 and 9 are if a rescue needs to be performed and all precautions are taken to protect the rescuer, i.e. Life Lines, Standby Teams and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, etc. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Material safety data sheets need to be completed for toxic substances. Lighting and vision: Employee job specification provide for visual abilities per job category. Cold stress / heat stress employees identified and to undergo individual medical tests to be issued a Certificate of Fitness. Biological stressors: Areas where these can be found identified and action plans in place to prevent the spreading of contaminants. Psychological stressors: Environmental Awareness Programme in place.

Site Managers / SHE Manager / SHE Officers will be responsible to ensure that these requirements are carried out and adhered to. Any defects are to be reported onto Form 14-Sa Defects / Deficiency Report by the responsible person.

Safe Work Instructions: Relevant Forms:

SWI 5.8a - SHE Work Permits Form 1.1a Building, Floors and Housekeeping Checklist Form 1.1b - Lighting Checklist Form 1.1c - Internal Ventilation Study - Annual Form 1.1d - Air Conditioner Checklist

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