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Alex Cheung
Jimmy Chu
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Contents
PROJECT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 10
SECTION 1 HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY............................................. 11
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Appendix .................................................................................................... 14
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
Appendix .................................................................................................... 32
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Tool-box Meetings....................................................................................... 34
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
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3.14
3.15
3.16
3.17
3.18
3.19
3.20
Appendix ..................................................................................................... 39
4.2
Permit-to-work ............................................................................................. 42
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
Disciplinary Procedures............................................................................... 69
4.9
Appendix ................................................................................................... 71
General ....................................................................................................... 72
5.2
5.3
5.4
Membership ................................................................................................ 73
5.5
5.6
5.7
6.2
6.3
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6.5
6.6
6.7
7.2
7.3
7.4
Risk Register............................................................................................... 94
7.5
7.6
Appendix ..................................................................................................... 95
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
9.2
9.3
9.4
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
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10.13
10.14
10.15
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11.2
11.3
11.4
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.7
12.8
12.9
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12.12
12.13
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13.3
13.4
13.5
13.6
13.7
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14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5
14.6
14.7
14.8
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14.10
14.11
14.12
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14.15
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14.22
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14.25
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14.27
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14.29
14.30
14.31
14.32
14.33
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2.6.1
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Project Description
The Central Interchange is part of the 4.5km Central-Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) trunk
road project linking the Rumsey Street Flyover in Central to the Island East Corridor
(IEC) in North Point. The works comprise mainly a cut and cover tunnel starting from
the west portal to connect the section East of Man Yiu Street under the Central
Reclamation contract, an approach structure with a series of retaining walls, linking
the tunnel portal with surface level and elevated roadways towards the west.
Scope of work
Cut and cover tunnel between the CWB west portal and the limit of tunnel to be
completed under the CRIII contract 224 kilometres
Approach ramp leading to the CWB west portal 116 kilometres
Bridge deck for westbound carriageway of Rumsey Street flyover extension 190
kilometres
Bridge for eastbound slip road of Rumsey Street flyover extension 115kilometres
At grade roads between bridges and approach ramp
Realignment / reconstruction of adjacent existing roads and services
Precast concrete roof panels to form ventilation ducts in the tunnel 1120
kilometres
Landscaping
The Central Interchange project site is located within a busy business district in
Central. Comprehensive traffic diversion schemes and utility diversions / protection
measures are required at various stages to facilitate the construction of the
interchange tunnel, viaduct and roads.
A Community Liaison Centre (CLC) will need to be established at early stage of the
contract to interface with various stakeholders and mange public issues. Detailed
planning in site logistics is required to tackle the restrictions due to limited compound
space and room around the works areas, especially during the construction of
diaphragm walls and excavation of tunnel structures.
The work is commenced in September 2010 and is anticipated to be completed by the
third quarter of 2016.
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1.3
1.4
Review Procedure
The policy statement will be reviewed at least yearly according to the
following procedures:
1)
2)
3)
The Project Director will then collate the feedback received and
report any recommendations to the Safety Management Committee.
4)
5)
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1.5
Appendix
1.5.1
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2.2.1
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Terms of Reference
The functions of the Safety Management Committee include:
the development of a Health and Safety Policy and the monitoring of its
implementation;
on-going evaluations of hazards and arrangements to implement safety
measures;
studies of accident/incident statistics and trends so that reports can be
made to senior management on unsafe conditions and practices and
recommendations made for corrective actions;
studies of safety audit reports;
scrutiny of health and safety reports and direction on appropriate
actions;
monitoring the adequacy and effectiveness of employee health and
safety training;
monitoring the adequacy of health and safety communication and
publicity in the workplace;
organizing health and safety promotion activities;
providing links with external sources for health and safety advice;
evaluating health and safety performance, ie, health and safety
performance indicators;
reviewing/revising Safety Management Procedures, and
arranging for Safety Management Committee members to monitor
project health and safety performance by conducting Strive for LIFE
walk.
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2.2.3
2.3
2.4
Individual Responsibilities
This Project Safety Plan describes the project organizational structure for
health and safety and outlines the responsibilities of key personnel who
have been assigned with specific duties to control, coordinate and monitor
health and safety matters.
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2.4.2
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2.4.5
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201 - 700
701 1200
1200 or above
2
3
4
The Project Safety Manager, Safety Officers, Safety Officer Trainees and
Safety Supervisors are empowered to order any person working on the
Site to suspend any unsafe operation or to take urgent action to make
safe the Site or the Works or to disallow any practice which mat infringe
the Safety Plan or any statutory safety requirement.
The Project Safety Manager shall:
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protection;
- changes in legislation and safe codes of practice, and
- further improvement to existing sound-working methods;
carry out site inspections, liaise with the person in charge of the works
and superintendents to see that safe methods of working are in
operation, and that all statutory regulations and Leightons rules are
being observed;
carry out accident investigations, determine the causes of any serious
accident or dangerous occurrence and recommend corrective or
preventive measures;
review the overall safety performance of subcontractors and analyze
information on injuries and damage to identify any particular hazard or
trend;
determine and design safety training for all levels of employee;
keep contact with official and professional bodies;
promote safety to all levels of employee by holding safety promotion
activities, safety campaigns, etc;
notify the Highway Departments Representative, either directly or by
telephone, immediately on becoming aware of any serious accident
likely to result in, or actually resulting in, the death or hospitalization of
any personnel on site;
promptly, and in any event within 24 hours, notify the Highway
Departments Representative of any incident that has occurred on site
in which any personnel on site has been injured;
prepare a monthly safety report to project management and, among
other things, include:
- a report of all accidents/dangerous occurrences during the reporting
period;
- the results of Labour Department or other bodies inspections;
- a training summary for the reporting period and training proposals
for the next period;
- a list of all competent persons;
- a summary of all examination and test certificates required by
legislation or the Contract, and
- a report on follow-up action taken on irregularities identified during
safety inspections and weekly safety walks and safety audit reports
on the implementation of the Project Safety Plan;
review and update the Project Safety Plan on a monthly basis
according to the progress of construction;
suspend the works with the consent from the agent if work either
violates legislative requirements or could cause severe loss to
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arrange and attend mandatory safety audits not less than every six
months; and
set a good personal example.
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2.4.7
Safety Supervisors
Site safety supervisors shall be appointed to assist the Safety Officer in
safety and health for the project in accordance with the Factories and
Industrial Undertakings (Safety Officers and Safety Supervisors)
Regulations. At least one Safety Supervisor will be appointed by Leighton
to be present full time on site. Number of safety supervisor to be
appointed will be increased by one for every additional 50 workers. Any
subcontractor engaging 20 persons or more on site will be requested to
appoint at least one full-time safety supervisor.
The site safety supervisors shall:
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2.4.8
Engineering Manager
The engineering manager shall:
2.4.9
Risk Manager
The risk manager shall:
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Commercial Manager
The commercial manager shall:
2.4.12
Sub Agents
The sub agents shall:
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Engineers/Superintendent/Site Supervisors
The engineers, superintendent and Site supervisors shall:
2.4.14
Plant Manager
The plant manager shall:
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2.4.16
Operatives
Operatives shall:
use the correct tools and equipment for the job: use safety equipment
and protective clothing supplied, eg, safety helmets, hearing
protection, goggles, belts and harness;
keep hand tools in good working condition and report defects to the
supervisor;
make sure that the site is maintained in a safe and tidy state;
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develop a personal concern for safety for themselves and for others,
particularly newcomers and younger people;
avoid improvising which entails unnecessary risk;
warn new personnel of known hazards;
refrain from horseplay and the abuse of welfare facilities;
report any safety related issues to his / her superior; and
suggest ways of eliminating hazards.
Safety
Representative
Representative
Subcontractor
Safety
make sure work is carried out in a safe manner and that all safety
regulations are adhered to;
make sure work is carried out in accordance with the approved
method statement and safe system of work;
attend Site Safety and Environmental Committee meetings so as to
discuss and review safety aspects or future improvements;
arrange for all newcomers to attend safety-induction training on their
arrival on site;
immediately respond to all shortcomings identified by supervisory staff
so as to maintain a healthy and safe working environment for the
workers, and
set a good personal example.
2.4.18
Healthcare Officer
Healthcare officer shall:
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First Aiders
First aiders shall:
2.4.20
make sure that the contents of the first-aid boxes are regularly
inspected and replenished promptly and record the details in First-aid
Box Monthly Checklist;
on receipt of the notification of an accident or injury, proceed to the
accident with the necessary first-aid equipment;
in the case of a minor injury, administer appropriate first-aid treatment
and, if necessary, arrange to transport the injured person to a hospital
by site transport;
if the injury is severe, request an ambulance and administer first aid to
the injured until the ambulance arrives;
make sure the injured has attended the hospital or clinic, as required,
and
record the details of the injured and treatment in the Work Injury
Record Book.
Emergency/Fire Coordinator
The emergency/fire coordinator shall:
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2.4.21
General employees
General employees shall:
Observe at all times all safety regulations, rules, codes of practice & in
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Ensure you carry your site security pass, closed area permit and Green
2.5
Lines of Communication
The line of communication between safety personnel, construction
personnel, subcontractors and others are identified in the project safety
organization chart.
On site communication between construction personnel and/or
supervisory staff shall be provided by means of mobile telephone, pager
and radio facilities.
Safety bulletin boards will be erected that will carry as a minimum
appropriate safety information, such as the Safety Policy, emergency
telephone list and first-aid facilities.
Feedback from workers or others in relation to safety will be collected
during tool-box talks and from a suggestion box that shall be fixed at the
entrance of the site office.
The importance of good communication will also be discussed at:
weekly safety coordination meetings;
Site Safety and Environmental Committee meetings, and
pre-work activity meetings.
Each month, the site agent and the Safety Officer shall meet to discuss
the Safety Officers report (Form 2A).
A register of competent persons, such as competent person and certified
workers for confined spaces, will be kept and updated regularly by the
Safety Officer.
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2.6.1
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3.1
3.2
Safety Induction
On arrival on site for the first time, each worker, including subcontractors
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3.4
Re-induction Course
As the project proceeds, site conditions and the nature of works may
require safety procedures and associated emergency preparedness to be
revised. In such cases, a re-induction course shall be held as required.
However, re-induction will, in any case, be held not later than six months
after the initial induction to refresh safety consciousness and
understanding of the relevant changes to the project safety system.
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3.6
Tool-box Meetings
The purpose of tool-box meetings is to make sure that safety information
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relevant to trade and hazards arising out of the construction of the works
are disseminated to all levels of site personnel. Competent trainers, i.e.
Safety Officer, Safety Supervisors or gangers, who have received training
on safety training techniques organized by the Hong Kong Construction
Association Ltd., CICTA OSHC or other approved training organizations,
will hold weekly tool-box meetings to be attended by all workers on site.
After each meeting, the presenter will complete the Tool-box Meeting Record
and send it to the Safety Office for records. The Safety Officer will prepare a
Summary Record of Tool Box Meetings on a monthly basis.
Housekeeping
Falling objects
Fire prevention
Electricity
Lighting, Ventilation, Welfare
Pre-work check
Hand Protection
PPE
Manual Handling
Lifting Appliances
Lifting Gear
Rigging Safety
Prestressing Safety
Loadshifting machinery
Temporary work
Boring rig
Power handtools
Woodworking machinery
Abrasive wheel
Air compressor & vessel
Other machinery
Material storage
Inflammable liquid & gas
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43.
Hazardous substances
Excavation
Work near public facilities
Working platform
Ladder
Scaffolding
Aerial Platform
Confined spaces
Public work
Work over or near water
Demolition
Arc welding
Gas welding & flame cutting
Ground drilling
Piling
Metal formwork
Site transport
Tree felling
Accident news
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for
LIFE
Safe
Behaviour
44. Heat Stoke
The content of Tool Box Meetings will be based on the training kits
published by Hong Kong Construction Association, Occupational Safety
and Health Council or developed by the project to a similar standard.
For workers undertaking scaffolding work including truss-out scaffolds,
demolition work and work in confined spaces, suitable Tool Box Meetings
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3.7
Safety-management Training
Such training is aimed at equipping site personnel with supervisory and
managerial responsibilities with the necessary knowledge and skill to
tackle safety-management situations likely to arise on site.
It is important that senior site-management staff possess adequate safety
knowledge and have a high degree of safety awareness so that they are
able to:
3.8
Green Card
All workers on site shall hold a valid Green Card, which can be obtained
from the Construction Industrial Training Authority or any other Labour
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3.9
Silver Card
Skilled workers of the following specific trades will be requested to attend
the relevant Specific Advanced Safety Training Course for Construction
Workers, the Silver Card course, which is organized by the Construction
Industrial Training Authority:
painter and decorator;
carpenter;
building-demolition worker;
plumber;
bar bender and fixer;
plasterer and tiler;
bamboo scaffolder and metal scaffolder; and
construction materials rigger.
Leighton will prepare and submit to the Highway Departments
Representative, for information, a monthly statement of workers who have
completed a Silver Card course.
3.10
Blue Card
All workers involved in cargo handling, ship-repairing and ship breaking
shall hold a valid Blue Card in order to ensure compliance with the new
Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Works) Regulation (Cap 548). A blue
card can be obtained from the Vocational Training Centre (Seaman
Training Centre) or any other training institution authorized by the Marine
Department.
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3.12
3.13
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3.15
3.16
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3.18
Training Records
Records of all safety training given to all direct or indirect employees,
including those on a re-induction course, will be kept by the Safety Officer.
A monthly summary of all training (safety induction, specific training, toolbox meetings, etc) held in that particular month will be included in the
Monthly Safety Report and submitted to the Highway Departments
Representative for information.
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3.20
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Appendix
General Structure of Induction Training Course
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1.
When on site all employees must carry their valid site specific access card, the
Leighton Advanced Safety Induction Training Certificate, Green Card &
Construction Workers Registration Card (where applicable). These must be
produced upon request.
2.
3.
All employees shall complete the Leighton Advanced Safety Induction Training
(ASIT) and Project Specific Safety Induction prior to commencing work on site
and shall attend Morning Exercises, Take 5 (Task Specific Briefings), Safety
Briefings and Tool-box meetings as and when required. (Please refer to the
ASIT policy for details of the ASIT exemption).
4.
5.
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7.
All plant operators are responsible for carrying out daily Pre-Use Checks of
their equipment and shall be responsible for displaying the valid statutory
certificates in a prominent location on the item of plant in use.
8.
Persons driving vehicles on site shall hold a valid driving licence, which shall
be carried with them at all times and observe all traffic control measures and
speed limits.
9.
The site shall be kept clean and tidy: unobstructed access ways must also be
maintained. A high standard of personal hygiene shall be maintained and site
amenities shall be respected.
10.
Appropriate, correctly functioning equipment and tools shall be used for each
task: seek guidance from your immediate supervisor, or the employer (in the
case of a subcontractor), on how each task is to be performed safely.
11.
Working platforms and means of access & egress shall be constructed to meet
statutory requirements. The use of ladders should be restricted and used only
for access purposes.
12.
13.
14.
When working at height, and where there is a potential risk of falling from
height, a full body safety harness, fitted with double lanyards, shall be worn,
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No overhead work shall be carried out directly on top of lower level works,
unless adequate risk control measures have been effectively implemented and
all affected persons have been briefed as to the applicable risk controls and
procedures.
16.
Eye protection shall be worn for any work with the potential to cause eye
injury. Eye protection is mandatory when conducting overhead work where
there is a risk of falling objects (tools, material etc), which could potentially
result in eye injury.
17.
All employees shall fully comply with the requirements of both the Leighton
Essentials and Site Activity Safety Rules at all times when planning and
executing works.
4.1.1
Control of Visitors
Visitors are defined as those persons who are not employed to work under
the project.
Visitors are prohibited to enter into the site boundaries without the
permission of Leighton and accompanied by an authorized person.
All visitors will be issued with a visitor card for identification, entering and
leaving the site through the smart card system. Visitors will be requested
to wear safety helmet, safety footwears and reflective vest at all times
within the site boundaries.
4.2
Permit-to-work
A permit-to-work system will be established for all high-risk activities,
including confined-space work, hot work, electrical work, release of
flammable/toxic liquid or gas, operate of crane or piling rig at high risk
area and excavation on streets.
All established permit-to-work systems will be devised and properly
documented by the Safety Officer and other relevant staff. The procedures
and methodology of that system will be implemented by all relevant
parties.
The Safety Officer will arrange those supervisors and workers to attend
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the system shall include a risk assessment, the gas detection result
of toxic or explosive gases or oxygen deficiency, the provision of
necessary personal protective equipment and rescue equipment, a
checklist of recommended safety measures and checking on training
received by workers entering the confined space. The periods of time
that the Certified Workers are allowed to stay and work in a confined
space will be specified in the permit. The permit-to-work system will
be communicated to all personnel involved in a confined-space
activity. Implementation of the system will be closely monitored by
the responsible supervisor, with regular reviews to ensure
effectiveness.
c)
Permit to Dig
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safety precautions stated in the Permit are carried out and inform
the Engineers Representative before starting the excavation. The
Permit-to-Dig shall be displayed at the prominent place within the
excavation area and a copy shall be sent to the safety office for
record purpose.
11. After completion of the excavation, the applicant shall inform the
construction manager and the construction manager shall inspect
the work areas by him or his representatives. When the
construction manager accepted the works as the required
standards, he shall complete the PART F Completion of
Works and send the original copy to the safety office for record.
d)
Permit to Operate
Permit to Operate for use of crane or piling rig in high risk area will be
implemented in compliance with requirements of HY/2009/18
contract. High risk areas in the site refer to those area which the
operation of a crane and/or piling rig may affect the safety of
members of the public and which include, but not limited to area
adjacent to schools, public footpaths, roads, highways, railways,
overhead power lines, public area and premises. A site layout
drawing highlighting the high risk areas will be prepared, reviewed in
Site Safety and Environmental Committee, displayed at site entrance
and copied to respective parties involved in such operations.
Lifting Supervisors will be employed directly under Leighton to
administer the lifting operation in high risk areas and issuing of
Permit to Operate following below procedures.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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identification
The leaders and participants are responsible for ensuring the following
activities and actions are carried out:
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4.4
Title
SASR 01
SASR 02
SASR 03
SASR 04
SASR 05
SASR 06
SASR 07
Excavators
SASR 08
Abrasive Wheels
SASR 09
Manual Handling
SASR 10
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Form No.
Title
SASR 11
Circular Saws
SASR 12
Work at Height
SASR 13
Use of Ladders
SASR 14
Crane Lorries
SASR 15
Lifting Gear
SASR 16
SASR 17
SASR 18
SASR 19
Gas Cylinders
SASR 20
SASR 21
SASR 22
Housekeeping
SASR 23
Bobcats
SASR 24
Forklift Trucks
SASR 25
Confined Space
SASR 26
SASR 27
Electrical Installations
SASR 28
SASR 29
SASR 30
In addition, site activity safety rules will be established for high risk
operations of the project with reference to respective method statement
and risk assessment reports. The following site activity safety rules are
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Those site activity safety rules will be displayed on site where related
tasks are being undertaken for the attention of those involved. Each of the
items listed above is depicted on adhesive labels to promote awareness of
the rules governing the use of the equipment involved or the activity.
4.5
Safety Standard
Safety standards were issued to ensure that the safety features required
for critical activities across all Leightons projects are consistent and well
defined. Total 37 standards had been issued to cover following items and
the company will continuously review and issue new standards as
required.
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4.6
Working at height
Plant & equipment
Tunneling & excavations
Temporary works
Cranes & mechanical lifting and lifting gear
Confined space work
Working with live services
4.7
Electrical Works
Driving Safety Standard
Lifting Operations
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4.7.1
Electrical Works
The requirements for Class One Practice for Electrical Works are listed in
the following table:
ITEM REQUIREMENT
1.
2.
Effort has been made to eliminate the risk associated with electricity by relocating
the service(s) and where this is not practical by de-energising (isolating) the
service(s). When approved, the works is carried out strictly in accordance with the
requirements of the Permit-to-Work.
3.
All electrical installations (panels, cabling, outlets, switches, lights etc.), generators,
fixed or portable electrical plant and any other electrical appliances are purchased
and installed to company specification.
4.
All electrical equipment has correct safety guarding and protective devices in place
(e.g. weatherproof materials, cover plates, earthing, RCDs etc.).
5.
RCBO or MCB together with RCD are provided and functional for all electrical
distribution installations, generators and portable panels.
6.
RCBO or MCB together with RCD are installed on all permanent lighting circuits.
7.
All electrical supply points are provided with a means of effective isolation and lock
out.
8.
Electrical substations, distribution boards and panels are weatherproof and locked to
prevent interference or unauthorised operation.
9.
All temporary distribution boards are externally earthed and adequately secured in
position.
10.
Portable electrical tools are double insulated and powered by 110v or below.
11.
12.
Electrostatic earthing are provided for all situations where sparking may present a
hazard, (e.g. explosives magazines and when receiving or pumping diesel fuel into
or out of bulk storage tanks), or for steel and tall structures which may be subject to
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a lightning strike (e.g. radio towers, steel sheds etc.).
13.
14.
All underground and overhead cables are located or arranged so they are not in the
way of activities on site (i.e. redirected, buried with sufficient ground clearance).
15.
Where cables are buried, they are at a safe depth (at least 0.5m below final ground
level).
16.
17.
All cables are suitably designed for the duty and expected load.
18.
19.
Socket outlets for distribution cables are located as close to the working point as
possible to prevent the need for long trailing wires.
20.
21.
Cables are hanged up at work stations whenever practicable to reduce trip hazards
and damage to cables.
22.
All temporary electrical leads are secured off the ground by insulated hooks and/or
lead stands.
23.
24.
No handheld breaker is used within 500mm in any direction from any underground
power cable or other services installation, e.g. gas lines, telecom or other data
installations except when breaking out paved concrete where a horizontal clearance
is required.
25.
26.
Welding machines are connected to the power supply by heavy-duty cables, and an
efficient isolating switch, together with protective fuses or circuit breaker.
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27.
28.
Battery-driven hand tools are used as much as possible to minimize the need for
110V tools.
29.
Where welding power sources are installed close to each other or where welders
using the power sources are required to work in close proximity to one another,
either the power sources are connected for similar polarity of electrode holders or
screens / barriers are provided to maintain a minimum distance of 2.5m between
welders in order to prevent any physical contact.
30.
Electrical works and supervision of electrical works are carried out by competent
licensed electrical workers (e.g. installing, testing, tagging, maintenance and
repairing of equipment).
31.
All electrical workers have the appropriate governmental licences and/or relevant
certifications as required.
32.
All electrical workers are trained in expired air resuscitation and cardiac pulmonary
resuscitation (CPR), the work permit system, isolation procedures and specific site
procedures.
33.
All electrical workers had undergone specific medical check-ups in line with
regulations and licensing requirements.
34.
Only Leighton nominated and appointed electrical workers are assigned to carry out
electrical works, such as installing, testing, tagging, maintenance and repairing of
equipment.
35.
36.
37.
Electrical equipment is locked out and isolated and the LOTO procedure is verified
by a competent person before any electrical works, including repairs or
maintenance.
38.
A test before touch (not live) is completed prior to, or recommencing work on any
electrical equipment; following any time away from the work; or, following changed
conditions.
39.
All exposed electrical parts and conductors, including earthing conductors, are
treated as live until proven otherwise.
40.
A Permit to Work is in place when working adjacent or below overhead power lines;
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any electrical installation, testing, commissioning, repair or maintenance work is
done; when working with high voltage switching or in proximity to power sources e.g.
inside electrical switch-rooms; where digging / breaking of excavation works are
carried out in close proximity to underground electrical cables.
41.
42.
All services are accurately located by a designated competent person using the
relevant services drawings and the location verified by a secondary means such as,
but not limited to electronic detection of horizontal and vertical location; ground
penetrating radar or trial hole.
43.
When working near live Overhead Line Equipment (OHLE) or live electrical parts,
regulated safe working distances/exclusion zones are maintained.
44.
45.
Site services plans, schematics, distribution diagrams and other appropriate records
are kept for all electrical installations and are updated when alterations are made.
46.
The location and type of all electrical installations and services are visibly marked
and identified in compliance with statutory requirements, for example, via signage,
markers and / or line marking, including on walls, floors and ceilings.
47.
Height markers, signs, sacrifice cables, floating markers, goal posts etc. is
installed/provided for vehicle crossings under overhead power lines.
48.
Floor and wall demarcation are in place to prevent obstruction to main DBs and
panels.
49.
50.
Isolation points for electrical equipment and power outlets are clearly labelled.
51.
All circuit boards have RCDs or RCBOs labelled and listed on a location
map/diagram placed in the panel door or nearby for easy reference when fault
finding or isolating circuits.
52.
All outlets and switches are labelled to correlate to distribution panels and where
required specific voltage indicated (e.g. 110V in all circumstances).
53.
Power generation sets (Gensets) and other temporary power supplies are inspected
before use and as per the agreed schedule, such as weekly or quarterly, by a
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competent person with records kept of inspections on all sites.
54.
All RCBOs, RCDs and MCBs are tested every three months with records kept of
testing (amperage and trip out time).
55.
For portable RCDs, push button tests are conducted prior to use and recorded every
three months.
56.
Earth continuity of all circuits, apparatus and where required earth grounding for
structures are tested and results recorded (measured resistance level not exceeding
1 ohm)
57.
Portable electric tools and extension cables are inspected and tagged every three
months by a competent person in compliance with colour coding requirements.
58.
Pre-use checks (PUC) are conducted for the power generation set and welding
machine.
59.
All testing equipment are properly selected, inspected, tested and calibrated at
regular intervals as recommended by the manufacturer.
60.
61.
The electrical tools and extension cables are checked for damage before use.
62.
63.
Faulty electrical equipment or equipment without a tag are taken out of service and
labelled with an out of service tag and reported to a supervisor and where possible
put into quarantine.
64.
65.
66.
Electrical workers wear correct PPE when doing electrical works. For example, the
appropriate insulated footwear, eye protection and gloves where required.
67.
68.
Weather data and warning and alarms systems are used to anticipate heightened
electrical storm activity.
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69.
70.
71.
72.
Mobile equipment operators park away from high and open ground (e.g. away from
dumps) and remain in cabins. No person exits a cabin or hides under equipment
during electrical storms.
73.
If caught out in the open, all person keep in a low crouched position away from other
people or tall objects (e.g. keep away from trees).
4.7.2
ITEM STANDARD
1.
GPS shall be fitted to all vehicles working within the Scope Location and identified
within the Scope Vehicles section of this standard and risk based assessments.
2.
Road designs, which include traffic calming measures such as lane dividers on fast
bends, speed bumps etc shall be considered and risk assessed for necessity on all
site and haulage roads at locations specified within the Scope Location of this
document.
3.
Fingerprint recognition systems shall be assessed for necessity for all vehicles,
which are required to be driven in 24hr shifts so as to ensure drivers are not logging
excessive working hours.
4.
5.
All projects, facilities and mines will actively support, implement and promote the
LAIO Speed Kills campaign, which will include an approved LAIO promotional
poster and require driver focused toolbox talks, which will cover the main messages
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contained within the poster, these being;
Always wear a seatbelt.
Never consume drugs & alcohol when driving vehicles.
Always adhere to posted speed limits.
Never make phone calls or send text when driving vehicles.
Always get plenty of rest and never work in excess of your designated shift.
6.
All projects, facilities and mines will carry out random checks to identify drivers who
may be committing any of the offences stipulated within the disciplinary measures
section of this standard. The method of checking is to be determined by the
respective projects, facilities and mines.
7.
All projects, facilities and mines will enforce disciplinary measures, which will be
applicable to those drivers identified within the Scope Personnel section and in
accordance with the requirements stipulated within this standard.
8.
Any drivers found to be speeding, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, making
phone calls, sending text, failing to wear seat belts or working excessive hours,
whilst operating vehicles, will be subject to the following disciplinary action;
1st offence - recorded verbal warning.
2nd offence - loss of 1 full shift accompanied with a written warning.
3rd offence - dismissal.
4.7.3
Lifting Operations
The requirements for Class One Practice for Lifting Operations are listed
in the following table:
ITEM REQUIREMENT
1.
2.
3.
Assessment and planning are in place for all lifting operations, competent person is
involved to ensure hard controls have been identified and applied wherever possible.
Effort has been made to eliminate lifting related risks. i.e. reduce the frequency of
lifts, the number of people involved, or select safer types of lifting equipment to be
used.
All hired or purchased services and equipment associated with lifting operations,
including training and competency assessments, are thoroughly assessed and
verified to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet all necessary Leighton and
International specifications and standards. All such matters are consistent with the
requirements of the COP and comply fully with all relevant local legislation.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Only LA and LG that are designed and fit for purpose are to be used. All LA and LG
are used / operated as per the designer and / or manufacturers requirements,
inclusive of all aspects relating to SWL.
All relevant LA are fitted with performance limiting devices
Automatic Safe Load Indicator (ASLI) is installed to prevent overloading.
Over Hoist Limiting Device is installed to prevent lifting of hook into jib.
All crawler cranes with jibs are fitted with back-stops or other devices to prevent
over hoisting of jib.
Over Hoist of Jib Limiting Device is present to prevent jib pulling back beyond safe
operating radius.
Independently Acting Brake Systems (emergency) based on relevant crane
specification is in place to hold the load in cases of main brake or other failure.
11.
12.
Anti-collision is present to prevent the jibs of tower cranes coming into contact with
each other.
13.
Anti-free fall is present to prevent uncontrolled lowering of load. All loads are lowered
by means of power lowering or positively engaged drive down system.
14.
Manual Emergency Stops are fitted and functioning in relation to assessed and
required controls systems.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Tower crane masts are designed with landing platforms at a height of no greater
than 9m apart. Each section of the ladder has safety hoops and is offset horizontally
from adjacent sections or the landing platforms have trap doors.
19.
Other plant used for lifting, e.g. excavator, is by design being suitable for the
purpose. In addition, a designated and designed lifting point is available from the
original manufacturer on its arm or boom for attaching LG.
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20.
Wherever possible, moving parts are fitted with suitable guarding to eliminate
potential crushing / pinch injuries.
21.
Jacks used to raise loads, and supporting stands to hold them, have sufficient SWL
and have positive locking devices.
22.
All hooks on cranes and LG (if design requires) are fitted with positive safety latches.
23.
24.
Crane setup locations and lifting zones have fixed continuously connected barriers to
prevent access from unauthorised persons. Such zones can only be accessible to
operators, signalmen and persons as necessary to guide loads.
25.
Barriers are set back at least 600mm from the counterweight swing radius of cranes
or other slewing equipment.
26.
Cranes are travel and be set up on approved and suitable firm level ground. A
designated engineer, of a geotechnical discipline or equivalent, has assessed the
ground conditions and advice on precautions to be taken.
27.
All outriggers or crane tracks are fully extended as per manufacturers instructions
and, if necessary, pinned into position.
28.
All outriggers, and where relevant crane tracks, have adequate means of support
through the provision of suitable packing, i.e. pads / mats, that are appropriate for
the loading required and proper placed.
- Pad / mat sizes are of a minimum of 3 times the size of the outrigger float.
- Calculations are conducted by a competent person.
29.
Power lines are isolated or insulated by the relevant authority when they are located
in dangerous proximity to the crane operational area.
30.
Fixed barriers, e.g. non-conductive goal posts, are set up at locations to prevent
cranes or other plant / vehicles from coming into contact with overhead power-lines.
31.
Goal posts are set up at entrances / exits and within site to ensure, during delivery or
inter site movement, permanent or temporary structures are not struck and to avoid
strikes to structures on public roads.
32.
Where assessed as necessary, slew restrictors are installed to prevent jibs moving
into unsafe proximity of power sources or other high risk situations.
33.
Persons involved with the management or planning of lifting operations are deemed
competent.
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34.
Crane operators and signalman have the appropriate local government licenses and
/ or relevant certifications as required specific to their LA / work activities.
35.
Experience and training for crane operators of specific types and models of cranes
are confirmed before they are appointed as competent.
36.
37.
All persons involved in assisting with lifting tasks (e.g. signalmen / banksmen etc.)
have appropriate Leighton training, and be deemed competent in their roles and
duties and wear the appropriate standard PPE.
38.
All persons directly involved with lifting operations are confirmed as being suitably fit
to perform the work.
39.
Lifting, inspection or maintenance are only carried out by Leighton nominated and
appointed lifting supervisors, crane operators, signalmen, banksmen, competent
persons for colour coding of LG, and inspection and maintenance personnel.
40.
All signalmen are equipped with blue helmet with bilingual Signalman wording and
the Hook logo; orange high visibility vest with bilingual Signalman wording on the
back; whistle and leather riggers gloves; walkie talkie.
41.
All banksmen are equipped with red helmet with bilingual Banksman wording and
the Truck logo; orange high visibility vest with bilingual Banksman wording on the
back; whistle; traffic control baton.
42.
Where a crane is required to lift greater than 75% of its rated SWL, effort has been
made to find a crane of greater capacity
43.
No crane is to lift above 85% of the rated SWL at any time. The cranes SWL
capacity is 15% greater than the heaviest load at the maximum radius.
44.
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45.
46.
47.
Specific lifting plans, method statements and, where required, permit are developed
including coverage for LA erection, alternation and dismantling operations.
48.
No lift is undertaken where a required lifting permit / plan are not present or where
the necessary competent persons, lifting supervisors or signalmen are not present.
49.
50.
Load charts, procedures and operation manuals specific for LA being used are kept
in the machine.
51.
Unless expressly designed for the purpose, cranes are not telescope in or out with
loads under suspension.
52.
Calibrated test weights are conducted to verify the accuracy of crane load indicators
for all critical / complex lifts or calibrated load cell.
53.
Assessment of the materials being handled and the weights for all loads are known
and determined by competent persons.
54.
Self-weights of loads which are regularly lifted (concrete skips, drill rods, etc.) are
clearly marked to be easily visible using reliable methods (stamping / welding etc.).
Loads which cannot have markings applied are recorded and this information is
readily accessible to those involved within their lifting.
55.
All loads are secured and loose loads are strapped before any lifts, e.g. use of
ratchet straps or other devices.
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56.
Planning in place on the material storage / lay down areas, both for specific lifts and
general storage.
57.
Planning in place for correct stacking / storing and tie-down of loads to be lifted on or
off transport equipment, e.g. lorry cranes, low-bed trainers, etc.
58.
Loads are always be placed within suitable storage, racks, etc. or placed on suitable
strong blocking to allow stable storage and safer attachment of LG during slinging.
59.
60.
Lifting areas are always clearly barricaded and identified using warning signage.
61.
LG are not slung / rigged or lifted an angle of greater than 90 degrees. In rare cases
where physical load shapes or lifting space does not allow, written approval from the
project leader or assigned delegate are obtained together with a designated lifting
plan.
62.
Where specialist LG or lifting points are used, e.g. lifting clamps, eye-bolts etc., a
specific assessment is conducted to ensure they are the right type and size for the
works and persons are trained on the correct installation.
63.
LG used for lifting of sheet piles are designed and rigged to ensure no side point
load contact between the LG and sharp edges.
64.
For specific operations, e.g. extraction of pipes and sheet piles, guard frames are
installed to prevent swinging objects when taglines cannot be used.
65.
All sea-cargo type containers are lifted by means of spreader beams from which
LG is attached to the bottom of the container in order to eliminate the need for
attaching the LG at height.
66.
Test lift the load 300mm off the ground was conducted to check sling angles and
balance of load prior to carrying out the lift.
67.
68.
All relevant LA is fitted with additional audio / visual alarms and warning indicator
devices to indicate crane movements to operators and people proximity.
69.
Automatic Safe Load Indicator (ASLI) Alarms at operators location and externally
visual (i.e. traffic light system).
70.
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71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
Mobile and crawler cranes are fitted with flashing beacons for purposes of visual
identification of their presence.
76.
77.
Jib / boom Angle Indicators visible and readable to the operator to indicate actual
angle of jib.
78.
Based on assessment, relevant cranes are fitted with CCTVs for operator to monitor
danger zones and provide operators and signalmen enhanced views of lifting
operations.
79.
80.
Whistles are used only as a means of warning site personnel of a lifting operation
commencing and / or being underway. It is not used for communicating with crane
operators to commence a lift.
81.
82.
For projects with complex lifting operations, i.e. numerous simultaneous lifting
operations in close proximity, specific communication procedures are developed to
avoid potential incidents due to overlap and miscommunication between parties.
83.
Procedures are in place to safely manage works, taking into account adverse
weather conditions, including wind, rain and thunderstorms, etc. Such planning
includes advance weather monitoring.
84.
During thunderstorms in close proximity of work locations, the jibs of cranes, mobile
elevated working platforms and other equipment with booms etc. are fully retracted /
lowered until such time as authorisation is given that it is safe to recommence work.
Operators are remained in their cabins or other designated safe locations until the
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threat has passed.
85.
Tower cranes are left in rotation mode e.g. free swing, when not being operated to
prevent damage due to wind.
86.
87.
LA are parked in a safe condition, brakes fully applied and, as necessary, the wheels
or tracks are blocked when not in use, in line with manufacturers and Leighton
requirements.
88.
No loads, including LG, is left suspended from any hooks whilst unattended and jibs
are retracted / directed away from potential locations of risk, roads, public access
ways, building, etc.
89.
All parts of crane and equipment, jibs, hooks, LG, are stowed and secured when
travelling unless as part of a planned travelling lift.
90.
As relevant to crane type, slew locking pins are in place when travelling with loads
and where LA is itself required to be lifted.
91.
92.
Cranes have a SWL capacity of at least two times the rated requirement for the
radius that man-cage is used.
93.
94.
Man-cages and rescue cages are fitted with an LG back-up / redundancy device,
which is separately attached to the main hook of the crane, should failure in the main
LG occur.
95.
Access and egress from a man-cage / rescue cage is prohibited except where
approved by the Project Leader.
96.
97.
Personnel working in a suspended man-cage are trained and wear a safety harness,
which is connected to a fixed anchor point at all times.
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98.
99.
All LA and LG are properly designed, manufactured, tested and certified before use
by legally required competent authorities.
100.
All LA and LG are recorded and registered for use and certification maintained with
the tested items.
101.
All LA are inspected and commissioned by suitable competent persons, before being
allowed to be operated on Leighton site.
102.
All LA is inspected at regular periods as stipulated for each item. Any items found
with serious defects are prevented / removed from use.
103.
No crane is permitted to commence work until all defects identified by the companys
inspection are rectified.
104.
105.
106.
For all LA aged 10 years or over (except short term use lorry cranes), a monthly
condition check is conducted by independent Leighton competent person.
107.
108.
109.
110.
Pinch and nip points on outriggers and other equipment are identified through
signage and hazard marking tape or paint.
111.
Outriggers are fitted with clear marking to indicate their full extension points.
112.
113.
Safety devices or interlocks are not being altered, modified, or disabled, unless such
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modifications had been designed and approved by Original Equipment Manufacturer
and / or qualified engineers and the change management process followed.
114.
Any LA or LG not deemed safe for use, known or suspected to have been
overloaded are removed from service, tagged or colour coded and quarantined as
appropriate. The items are not put back into use until all such deemed necessary
inspection, testing, maintenance, modification or repair and recertification were
carried out to the satisfaction of the appropriate competent person(s).
115.
All repairs are carried out under the direction of an approved competent person.
116.
All LA have power supply isolation points with suitable lock-out and tag-out system
applied for undertaking inspection, testing, maintenance, modification or repair
activities.
117.
118.
All LG are individually clearly marked with relevant colour coding, identification
stamps or tagging indicating traceable ID numbers and the rated SWL.
119.
120.
Suitable locations are identified for safe storage of LG and areas for storage of
colour coded defective items into quarantine.
121.
Lifting areas are fully barricaded, no person enter such exclusion zones.
122.
123.
The load, in which its weight is not known to a reasonable certainty, is not being
lifted.
124.
125.
Loads are not being lifted over workers, plant and equipment operators, members of
public, public areas, buildings or temporary structures such as site office, etc.
126.
127.
128.
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129.
Loads are secured and for loose materials, double wrapping method is applied along
with load binders or ratchet straps.
130.
Materials / equipment are not placed higher than or protruding beyond the edge
(side walls) or lifting receptacles.
131.
Only one piece of LG is attached to LA hooks at any time, e.g. O ring or shackle.
132.
133.
The travel speed of LA is slow enough to ensure the stability of the load.
134.
The loads are gently lifted and cranes are operated smoothly to avoid loads
swinging.
135.
Taglines or push-sticks are used to control the loads, especially where the loads are
at risk of being affected by the wind and during pick and carry lifts.
136.
Taglines are not attached to the LG. Workers did not use hands to push or pull
loads or LG.
137.
Two taglines are provided at opposite corners (ends) of the load so as to avoid
swaying / rotation when lifting. The SWL of LG is not exceeded.
138.
Blocking is placed on level surfaces at required location before the lift. If it is required
to adjust the blocking, the load is kept clear, sticks are used to move the blocking
and workers do not place hands under loads.
139.
The load is not de-rigged until the full tension has been released from the LG and
the load, and worker has confirmed with the operator that it is safe to do so.
140.
Equipment and loads are guided travelling at a safe distance and it is clear from nonauthorised personnel.
141.
Appropriate signalling communication methods for lifts are used, e.g. agreed hand
signals and / or radio communications and warning whistles when required.
142.
143.
Correct PPE are used based on risk assessment / JHA, e.g. safety harness and
lifelines, life jackets, eye protection, etc.
4.8
Disciplinary Procedures
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Disciplinary Action
Minor contravention
Repeated
contravention
minor
Contravention
after
repeated warning
Serious contravention
Notes: 1)
2)
3)
4.8.2
Appeal
Any person subject to removal from the site shall have a right to appeal to
the Project Manager or his delegated person for a final decision.
4.8.3
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Appendix
4.9.1
Applicable Regulations
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The Site Safety Committee forms a communication channel between
project management, workers and subcontractors workers. The safety
representatives of workers and subcontractors are invited to take this
opportunity to address questions to management. Any safety matter may
be raised for discussion during these meetings.
The Project Manager shall assist supervisors and subcontractors in the
implementation of the safety policy. Newly-devised safety arrangements
may be passed to committee members for consultation before
implementation.
5.2
Conduct of Meetings
The Project Manager will be the chairman of the Site Safety and
Environmental Committee. He will appoint and empower one designated
person, Construction Manager/Section Site Agent as deputy chairman to
chair a committee meeting when he is absent.
The chairman will be responsible for implementing the committees
decisions.
The Site Safety and Environmental Committee comprise representatives
of staff and workers, the chairman and a secretary. The quorum for the
meeting shall be at least 50 per cent of those representing employees.
The chairman shall encourage staff representatives to take part in
meetings by providing an open-communication atmosphere to discuss
safety issues.
The chairman will choose the appropriate language for each meeting.
However, the language that can most-effectively convey the message to
the majority of those present shall be considered as first priority.
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Membership
Membership of that committee shall come from as many levels as
practicable. Please refer to Section 2.3 for the membership of the
committee.
The Site Safety Committee will invite representatives from relevant
government departments, such as the Labour Department, Fire Services
Department and Hong Kong Police Force, and utility undertakings to
attend as required.
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Frequency of Meetings
A Site Safety Committee and Environmental meeting will be held at least
once a month.
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5.7.2
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learned from recent Class 1, Potential Class 1, Near Miss and other
relevant health and safety data.
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6.1.2
Safety-officer Inspection
Formal site safety inspections designed to monitor compliance with site
safety procedures will be carried out by the Safety Officer. A written report
on the inspection will be completed as soon as practicable and in any
case not later than three working days after the inspection. A copy of that
inspection report will be forwarded to the Project Director. A master copy
of all inspection reports will be retained for the duration of the project.
The Safety Officers inspection reports will incorporate a follow-up
procedure to make sure that identified defects have been promptly and
satisfactorily remedied. The follow-up action taken will be recorded in the
inspection report and be endorsed by the Project Manager.
6.1.3
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Responsibilities
Project Leader
a) Ensuring the requirements of these guidelines are fully implemented
within their respective project;
b) Defining geographically the works areas within their respective
project and allocating and appointing Area Management Teams within
the geographically defined areas;
c) Ensuring that appointed Area Management Team Members are
given their specific duties and responsibilities for health & safety within
geographically defined areas of the site;
d) Ensuring that appointed individuals and Area Management Team
Members with specific duties and responsibilities within geographically
defined areas of the site are given adequate training in the
requirements for health & safety within their respective geographical
areas of responsibility;
e) Ensuring that all Physical Conditions Scores given by both the
Area Management Teams and Project Safety Team respectively during
the weekly Team Area Management Inspections are reviewed with the
sites respective Area Management Teams on a weekly basis and that
all problematic areas / trends as identified in the Physical Conditions
Analysis Graphs are suitably addressed.
Project Safety Manager / Officer
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Procedures
Formation & Composition of Area Management Team
a) Clearly define / segregate the project into individual geographically
identifiable areas, by means of utilising colour coded Team Area
Management Drawings. (Refer to example of Team Area
Management Drawing in Section 5 of Guideline of Team Area
Management Program for details).
b) Appoint Area Management Teams to the individual geographical
areas identified within the Team Area Management Drawings and
ensure that the drawings clearly reflect both the project current
organisation and the allocated area of responsibility of individual Team
Leaders and members of his team.
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Allocation of Responsibility
a) Provide all Team Leaders and his respective Team Members with
specific written guidelines on their duties & responsibilities for health &
safety within their defined areas of responsibility.
b) Appoint all Team Leaders and Team Members in writing as to their
specific duties & responsibilities for health & safety within their
respective geographically defined areas.
c) Provide training to Team Leaders and Team Members in their
specific health & safety duties & responsibilities within their respective
geographically defined areas.
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Training
a) The Project Leader, with the assistance of the Project Safety
Manager / Officer, will be directly responsible for ensuring that
appointed individuals and team members with specific duties and
responsibilities within geographically defined areas of the site are given
adequate training in both the companies and legislative requirements
for health & safety within their respective areas of responsibility so as
to be able to carry out their duties to an acceptable standard.
b) Initial training in consistent scoring methods / techniques will be
given to all LCAL Safety personnel who will be responsible for physical
conditions scoring of their respective sites. The training will cover
techniques for the sampling method of scoring, the calculating of
scores and the presentation of the data.
c) Briefings / training in the requirements of this procedure are to be
arranged for all site management personnel this will be done by the
respective Project Safety Manager / Officer.
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6.1.5
6.1.6
Audits
Mandatory safety audits will be conducted at intervals not exceeding six
months by an auditor registered under the Factory and Industrial
Undertakings (Safety Management) Regulation and who is independent of
the project being audited. The internal safety audit will be conducted on
the Safety Management System and the physical site conditions.
Internal safety audit for the Project Safety Plan will be conducted by
Project Safety Manager and Safety Officer at intervals of not less than
once every 6 months and 3 months respectively.
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6.1.7
Schedule of Inspections
Person
Involved
Inspection Type
Frequency
Document Used
Monthly
SMCM,
PM,
SA, SO, SS,
Sup
OM, PM, SA,
CM, SO, SS,
Sup
SO, SS, Sur, F
RSA
SO
Weekly
Site
Safety Walk
Weekly
Audit Report
Internal audit
checklist
Internal audit
checklist
Safety
Supervisor
Inspection
Report
Safety
Inspection
Checklist
Team
Area
Management
Inspection
Checklist
-
Weekly
Daily
Half-yearly
Half-yearly
Quarterly
Daily
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6.2
Appointment
Persons
and
Responsibilities
of
Competent
Only competent persons shall conduct site safety inspections. The Project
Manager will identify appropriate persons to receive appropriate training
and appoint them as competent persons. As a minimum, supervisors and
safety supervisors will attend safety training at an external training
authority prior to conducting site safety inspections.
It is the responsibility of a competent person to conduct routine safety
inspections in his assigned area. He shall promptly report defects or
shortcomings to his superior or Safety Officer. When he considers a
situation to be critical, he shall take immediate action to rectify the unsafe
conditions or dangerous situation prior to making a report to the relevant
parties.
6.3
6.4
6.5
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6.6
Preventive Maintenance
The Project Manager or his delegate will conduct a survey of all
mechanical plant and equipment to be used on site. The plant and
equipment will be evaluated to determine any loss potential. A detailed
maintenance schedule will be prepared by the Construction Manager and
a representative from Leightons Plant Department for discussion at the
Site Safety and Environmental Committee meeting
Inspection checklists will be developed for plant and equipment with
high loss potential to make sure that they are properly maintained.
6.7
6.7.1
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All planned inspection checklists / reports will be specific and will identify
hazard potential, and classification for management attention. The
planned inspection system will include mechanisms to ensure the
following actions are addressed:
That checklists / reports are kept and maintained in a central file for
easy retrieval.
The Site Agent and Project Safety Manager will periodically review the
planned inspection matrix and system to ensure they are both relevant to
current site conditions.
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Pre-use Inspection
A matrix will be produced by construction managers, plant manager and
Project Safety Manager to identify the types and frequency of Pre-use
inspection for plant and equipment.
Each construction manager will further appoint his team member to be
responsible for individual inspection. Safety department will maintain a
summary of who and what to inspection for each section.
Project Safety Manager together with managers of respective areas will
develop pre-use inspection checklists for the inspector to record the
checked items and the action(s) required for substandard items identified.
All substandard items shall be rectified and confirmed by the area-incharge. Then, the area-in-charge shall endorse the checklist and the
plant/equipment can be operated.
The pre-use inspection system will be reviewed by Site Safety and
Environmental Committee at least annually, or
6.7.4
Frequency
Document Used
Person Involved
Planned General
Inspection
Critical
Parts
Inspection
Pre-use
Inspection
Daily
Pre-use
Inspection
Monthly
Planned
Checklists
Critical Parts
Checklists
Pre-use
Checklists
Pre-use
Checklists
Inspection
Engineers
Inspection
Licensed mechanics
/ electricians
Plant
Manager/
mechanics
Foremen / operators
Quarterly
Before use
Daily
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7.1.1
References
Australia / New Zealand Standard for Risk Management (As/NZS
4360:2006); ETWB Technical Circular (Works) No. 6/2005, ETWB Risk
Management User Manual , Leighton Contractors (Asia) Enterprise Risk
and Opportunity Management Policy 5/2009, Leightons Guide to Safety
Management System, Project Risk Management Plan, Risk Registers and
Risk Treatment Plans, etc.
7.2
Job-hazard Analysis
A successful safety and health programme comprises a process of
effective hazard recognition, hazard evaluation and a hazard-control
programme. A job-hazard analysis is one of the techniques to assist in
recognizing hazards in the workplace or hazards associated with the
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works.
A job-hazard analysis, also called a job-safety analysis, is a systematic
method of hazard recognition and evaluation. It supposes each work task
can be divided into a series of steps and each step may have its own
hazards. Those analyses are then used to devise measures to eliminate
or protect against those risks. Leightons risk management procedures
require job hazard analysis should be conducted for all Class 1 Risk
activities.
A written job-hazard analysis also provides the following benefits:
establishment of a planned work process and standardized work
practice by specifying individual job steps;
provision of a detailed reference for potential hazards and relevant
safety requirements for all relevant personnel involved in the specified
task;
production of a checklist for monitoring conformance to safe work
practices, and
demonstration of compliance with legal requirements in providing a
safe system of work.
7.2.1
Obligation
The Construction Manager or his delegate will be responsible for
developing a job-hazard analysis. The Project Manager is required to give
full support by assisting him to complete those job-hazard analyses. That
support shall include assigning engineering and supervisory staff to
discuss each specified task with the Safety Officer so as to allow him to
understand the process of the task and to provide him with method
statements, related information and drawings to enable him to compile the
job-hazard analyses.
The completed job-hazard analyses will be forwarded to the Safety Officer
for his endorsement and, thereafter, to the Project Manager for his final
approval.
Formal procedures shall be followed to amend a job-hazard analysis.
7.2.2
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7.2.2.2
1: Improbable
2: Remote
3: Quite Possible
4: Probable
5: Frequent
1 2:
3 5:
6 9:
10 15:
16 25:
7.2.2.3
1:
Negligible
2:
Slight
3:
Moderate
4:
High
5:
Very High
1
2
3
4
5
2
4
6
8
10
3
5
9
12
15
4
8
12
16
20
5
10
15
20
25
Trivial/Acceptable
Tolerable
Moderate/Acceptable with Review
Substantial
Intolerable/Unacceptable.
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7.2.3.1
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7.2.3.2
Delivery
This stage relates to the process of:
Task Launch: Confirmation and briefing of the works, referenced to the
key documentation for activity, method and risk control, (e.g. CMS,
CRA, JHA), with the Mandatory Participants.
Field Control Briefing: Briefing and training to all the Mandatory
Participants to communicate precisely the work activity using the JHA
detailing the methods, Class 1 risks, controls and inspection check
requirements.
The check inspection of key Class 1 risk controls, prior to and during
the specific works activity (using the JHA).
All records of field control beefing and check shall be copied to project
safety department for record. The JHA shall be translated into suitable
language for briefing to site workers and a copy shall be kept in work front
for reference.
7.2.3.3
Review
This stage relates to process of internal and external reviews of the
efficiency, effectiveness and reliability of the risk management system and
parts thereof.
It is required under Leightons risk management procedure the CRA and
JHA shall be reviewed regularly (not exceeding 6 months) and
immediately if any change to work method, major plant, construction
materials or after an major incident / accident of related activities.
7.2.4
Distribution
The leader of each risk assessment shall ensure approved risk
assessment and job hazard analysis are distributed to the relevant
personnel. Any amendment or revision to these documents shall be
distributed to all document holders. A list of the controlled copy holders
shall be kept on site by the Document Controller.
7.2.5
Monitoring
The Risk Review Committee shall review the programme for the
preparation of all job-hazard analyses and identify critical activities that
require job-hazard analyses well before such activities start.
The project safety officer shall monitor all issued job-hazard analyses.
During their audit, Safety Management Committee members shall audit
the status of the job-hazard analyses programme and monitor compliance
to the related requirements.
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7.3
7.4
Risk Register
A risk register and Risk Treatment Plan shall be provided; and it shall
show a list of risk assessments conducted and update status.
7.5
Change Management
The change management process is intented to be used where there has
been an unexpected / unanticipated change in project conditions that
results in a required change of equipment, plant, procedures, processes,
shift patterns, raw materials, chemicals, software etc for completion of the
works.
The Project Leader or his delegates are responsible for authorising
changes prior to the commencement of modifications. An initiator (Design
/ Construction Engineer) will be responsible for ensuring a risk
assessment is undertaken together with the person-incharge of the works
on the proposed changes.
If a Class 1 risk is identified associated with proposed change, a formal
Construction Risk Assessment, Construction Method Statement and Job
Hazard Analysis shall be undertaken / prepared as part of the approval
process prior to proceeding. All proposed changes necessitating a
Construction Risk Assessment and Job Hazard Analysis shall require the
notification to the Project Leader, who will be responsible for the
appointment of Nominated Persons necessary to participate in the
assessment process. (Refer to LCAL SMS: Class 1 Risk Management
& Control Procedure for details)
The completed Construction Risk Assessment, Construction Method
Statement and Job Hazard Analysis shall be attached to the Change
Management Form for approval by the Project Leader or his delegate.
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Person-in-charge of the works shall review the approved change and the
relevant documents periodically and in case of any changes in relevant
legislations, project environment, Class 1 risk activities, use of plant and
material and following a Class 1 or Potential Class 1 incident.
7.6
7.6.1
Appendix
Summary of Construction Risk Assessment
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Legal Reference
The provision of personal protective equipment is governed by the
following regulations that are related to this project:
Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations;
Factories and Industrial (Confined Spaces) Regulations;
Factories and Industrial (Cartridge-operated Fixing Tools) Regulations;
Factories and Industrial (Dangerous Substances) Regulations;
Factories and Industrial (Noise at Work) Regulations;
Factories and Industrial (Protection of Eyes) Regulations;
Guidance Notes on Classification and Use of Safety Belts and their
Anchorage systems, and
Guidance Notes on the Selection, Use and Maintenance of Safety
Helmets.
8.2
8.2.1
Identification
The Safety Officer will identify the appropriate type of personal protective
equipment for each task or activity. Different types of work will require
different personal protective equipment.
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8.2.2
Selection
The Safety Officer will select appropriate personal protective equipment
based on the criteria of climate, features and any other limitation. He / she
will make sure that the selected products are of the approved type
prescribed by relevant regulations.
A summary list of selected personal protective equipment will be
forwarded to the purchaser and each subcontractor. The purchaser and
each subcontractor shall purchase only the personal protective equipment
on the list to make sure that all personal protective equipment complies
with relevant regulations.
8.3
8.3.1
8.3.2
Supervision
All supervisory staff are responsible to make sure that those workers in
their areas are using appropriate personal protective equipment.
A checklist will be provided for checking subcontractors weekly
performance. If a subcontractor fails to provide personal protective
equipment of the approved type to its workers, site supervisory staff will
issue equipment to those workers and charge the cost to the
subcontractors account.
8.3.3
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8.4
8.5
8.5.1
8.5.2
Safety Harness
A double lanyards type safety harness will be provided to each person
working in a location where it is not practicable to install safety nets or to
provide standard working platforms or gangways, or where work is being
carried out at height. Safety harnesses will be inspected, maintained and
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8.5.3
Eye Protection
Eye protectors (snorkel type goggles, visors, spectacles or face screens)
and/or shields will be provided when work involves specified processes
that may endanger eyes. Workers shall take care of their eye protectors
and use them properly. If a defect is found, it shall be reported
immediately to a foreman for replacement.
8.5.4
Hearing Protection
The correct type of ear protector will be provided and used so as to afford
adequate protection against excessive noise levels. The appropriate type
of protector shall suit the individual involved. An area with a noise level
exceeding 90 decibels (acoustic) will be demarcated and classified as a
noisy zone. Anyone working in that area will be provided and requested
to wear ear plugs or ear muffs with suitable noise reduction rating.
8.5.5
Protective Footwear
All those who work on site shall use safety footwear. For work carried out
in wet or muddy conditions or below ground level, rubber boots fitted with
steel toe-caps and reinforced soles are recommended. However, when
work involves climbing and working on structural steel, the more-flexible
rubber boots without steel toe-caps and soles may be preferred as
providing a better foothold. Wet-weather boots will be provided to all
workers when required.
8.5.6
8.5.7
Hand Protection
Suitable gloves can protect against injury such as cuts and splinters when
handling material and can also protect against dust, wet concrete and
solvents, which can cause dermatitis. The first consideration in the
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Requirement
Abrasion
Cutting
Tearing
Water Resistance
Chemical Resistance
Chemical Resistance
Special Requirements (electrical, X-ray
resistance)
Flexibility
Dexterity
Comfort
Liquid proof
Dry grip
Wet grip
Temperature
protection/colour/visibility/cost
working or handling sheet metal and other objects that have sharp
edges and corners;
cutting with a knife or other cutting edges;
operating a chainsaw;
welding and cutting;
there is a risk of electric shock;
handling oily components (suitable gloves will also provide a better
grip);
engaging in manual handling of material and equipment (suitable
gloves will provide a better grip);
there is a risk of heat burns and where there is direct contact with dyes
or other chemicals, and
working with rattan rods, water jetting hoses and other drainage
equipment.
Gloves shall not be worn when there is a risk of them becoming entangled
in any moving parts of machinery.
Hands shall be washed properly with disinfectant soap and clean water
before drinking and eating. When warranted, hands shall be washed
immediately after each operation on site.
8.5.8
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provided.
Each worker shall wear a reflective vest while working on site.
When wearing a reflective vest is not suitable or practicable for a particular
site activity, exemption shall be obtained from the chairman of the Safety
Management Committee through a written application submitted by the
Project Manager. Notwithstanding the exemption being granted,
alternative, high-visibility outer clothing is deemed appropriate and
necessary.
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The Project Manager will provide adequate resources and fully support the
investigation team in order to complete the investigation. The Project
Manager will assist the investigator to access all areas or personnel in
order to collect information for the investigation.
The investigation report will be submitted to relevant parties. The Project
Director has the authority to release the investigation report to third
parties. If in doubt, it should be discussed with head-office senior
personnel.
For accident or incident classified as Class 1 or with potential Class 1
damage, the Safety Management Committee will appoint an independent
Panel of Enquiry lead by a senior manager to conduct a thorough
investigation and review on the incident/ accident and submit a report for
review by the Committee. The Panel of Enquiry is also responsible to
monitor the completion of recommended measures by project
management.
9.2
Appointment
Person
and
Responsibilities
of
Competent
9.3
Follow-up Actions
The conclusion and recommendations from each investigation will be
tabled at the Site Safety and Environmental Committee and Safety
Management Committee meetings for review. The committee will
scrutinize the recommendations and resolve follow-up actions as
necessary.
Those follow-up actions will be closely monitored by the Site Safety and
Environmental Committee.
9.4
Accident Statistics
Accident statistics will be calculated monthly and the information displayed
on the accident statistics board.
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The 2010 target incident rate for Leighton is 5 and the target accident
frequency rate of Highway Department (HyD) is 0.6. The statistics will be
reviewed by the Site Safety and Environmental Committee to monitor the
projects progress in achieving the targets. The accident statistics will be
used to analyze accident trends and to develop remedial action to prevent
the recurrence of similar accidents.
Incident Rate
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2)
If the injury suffered is minor and does not justify further medical
treatment, the person will be sent back to work after first-aid
treatment.
If the extent of the injury appears minor but is deemed to require
further medical treatment, the first aider/site-office attendant will
issue an Authorization Letter to the injured person (with that letter,
the injured person is authorized to receive medical treatment at the
appointed doctor/clinic). The injured person, accompanied by an
appropriate member of staff, will be conveyed immediately to the
appointed doctor/clinic.
The first aider in charge will record all particulars of the injury in the Injury
Book.
10.1.2
10.1.2.1
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10.1.2.2
Emergency Coordinator
The emergency coordinator shall:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
10.1.2.3
Safety Officer
The Safety Officer shall:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
10.1.3
Dangerous Occurrence
In the event of a dangerous occurrence, as defined in the First Schedule
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10.1.4
Nearmiss
Nearmiss is defined as an incident which, under slightly different
circumstances, could have resulted in personal injury, property damage or
loss.
All nearmiss shall be reported to Safety Officer and filed for record and
information. Safety Officer shall maintain a Nearmiss Register which
includes the information of all nearmisses.
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10.1.5
Accident / Incident
Area in-charge
/ Site-office
Emergency
Coordinator
Safety Representative
Accident/Incident
Scene
Case 2
Injured person is trapped or
unable to move
Case 1
Injured person able to be
delivered to hospital
Option 1
Serious
Inform ambulance to
collect injured person
at site
Option 2
Minor
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10.1.6
Accident
Engineer
Reporting
to
Government
Agencies
and
Leighton will notify the Occupational Safety and Health Branch of Labour
Department by telephone or in person within 24 hours of any serious of
fatal accident. Leighton will submit a Form 2 within seven days of the
accident to the Employees' Compensation Division of Labour Department;
Leighton will report orally or in writing all fatal accidents within 24 hours to
the police station nearest to the place of accident;
In the case of incapacity for more than three days, Leighton will report to
the Labour Department within seven days of the accident on a Form 2.
Where the person who got injured in an accident dies subsequently as a
result of the injury, Leighton will report to Labour Department orally or in
writing within 24 hours after it comes to the notice of Leighton.
Reporting to the Engineer's Representative
Leighton will verbally report dangerous occurrences and accidents
involving death, serious injury or serious damage to the Engineer
immediately;
Leighton will deliver a brief note within 3 hours and a written preliminary
report within 24 hours of the dangerous occurrence/accident;
Leighton will provide the Engineer with a photocopy of any Form 2 or
other accident reports i.e. injury report form (in case the injured granted
more than 3 days sick leaves) he submits to the Labour Department or
Marine Department when requested by the Engineer.
For details of the reporting procedure, please refer to Construction Site
Safety Manual (CSSM) published by DEVB and Highway Department
Technical Circular No. 3/2009, Reporting of Notifiable Accidents / Serious
Incidents on Highway Department Works Sites as shown in the flow chart
in Figure 10.2.
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10.2.1
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10.2.2
First-aid Room
At least one first-aid room will be located in or near the site office and
additional room will be set up near the site working area where
practicable.
First-aid room will be maintained by the first-aid team and will be provided
with a first aid bench, a stretcher, a first-aid box and, if possible, a means
of communication, such as a telephone or walkie-talkie. An emergency
telephone list will be displayed on entrance door for easy reference.
First-aid room shall be unlocked during working hours, with the keys for
the rooms issued to responsible persons.
10.2.3
First-aid Boxes
When five or more workers are employed, a first-aid box will be provided.
Number of first aid box will be increased by one for every additional 50
workers.
First-aid boxes shall be provided in easily accessible positions. The first
aider on duty will make sure that each first-aid box is in place and in order.
Monthly inspection and periodic refilling of contents will be carried out by
the first aider.
First-aid boxes will be marked with FIRST AID in English and FIRST
AID BOX traditional Chinese characters.
Portable first-aid boxes will be provided where necessary to suit the
circumstances of the site.
Where appropriate, site vehicles will be equipped with first-aid boxes and
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site staff may use site vehicles to transport casualties to hospital should
an ambulance service not be needed.
10.3
10.3.1
Tropical-cyclone Procedures
Signal No. 1
When Signal No. 1 is issued, the Safety Officer will:
1)
2)
10.3.2
Signal No. 3
When Signal No. 3 is issued, the superintendent or his representative will
tour each area of work with that area in-charge to ensure compliance with
the following actions:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
Securely fasten and anchor by lashing all loose material that could
blow away. Alternatively, move that material to a protected area.
Adequately anchor all items of equipment that could blow away.
Disconnect power cables and, if necessary, move that equipment to
a protected area.
Securely lash down all working platforms, hoists, hand railing and
temporary structures.
Demobilize all cranes and leave jibs in the correct position in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Demobilize and leave in a safe location on site all earth-moving
plant.
When necessary, provide additional guy wires/lashings.
Adequately waterproof and move all electrical equipment from any
expected flood areas.
Additionally brace/support or securely lash down any part-completed
structure.
Securely brace and lash temporary site offices.
Carry out a final check of all existing and temporary drainage to
make sure that they are not obstructed.
On receiving a forecast for a higher signal, stop the tunnel
operations and make sure that all personnel working underground
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10.3.3
4)
4)
5)
10.4
Rainstorm-warning Procedures
The arrangements for employees during the period when an Amber, Red
or Black Rainstorm or Thunderstorm warning has been issued are set out
below.
10.4.1
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10.4.1.2
Employees will observe normal working hours and report for duty as
usual.
Should employees be unable to report for duty on time due to the
rainstorm, they will report the situation to their supervisors as soon
as practicable.
10.4.1.3
2)
10.4.2
10.4.2.1
10.4.2.2
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3)
Area foremen will carry out a check of all existing and temporary
drainage to make sure that they are not obstructed.
Outdoor work in exposed areas will be suspended. Supervisors will
arrange employees concerned to take shelter and resume duties
when weather conditions permit.
2)
10.4.3
Thunderstorm Warning
10.4.3.1
10.4.3.2
Thunderstorm Procedures
In the event of a thunderstorm:
1)
2)
3)
4)
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5)
6)
7)
10.4.3.3
a)
Approaching Storm
When a storm approaches:
1)
2)
3)
b)
c)
End of Storm
After the storm has passed by:
1)
Stay away from storm-damaged areas.
2)
Listen to your supervisors instructions.
10.4.3.4
First Aid
If someone is struck by lightning:
1)
2)
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4)
10.4.4
Landslip Warning
When a Landslip Warning has been issued, the engineer will examine the
stability of the slopes and, if necessary, suspend work and instruct
workers to move to a safe location.
10.5
Follow-up Action
Before the site re-opens following the withdrawal of Signal No. 8 or
following a Black rainstorm warning, the emergency crews will carry out a
thorough inspection of the site with the Safety Officer and report to the
Project Manager, detailing damage to any permanent or temporary
structures, plant, scaffolding, ladders or access that may adversely affect
safety. Depending on the extent of damage, a written report may be
necessary. The respective site-management staff will make sure that
arrangements are made for the affected areas to be made safe before reopening those parts of the site.
The Safety Officer will monitor and follow up the required action is
effective.
10.6
Fire Procedures
On discovery of a fire, the following procedure will be adopted:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Shout FIRE and raise the alarm and / or other fire warnings at
once.
Inform the foreman in charge of the area or the emergency
coordinator of the location and nature of the fire.
Cease work immediately, evacuate the work area and go to the
muster point [refer to site layout plan in Appendix 10.6].
The rescue team will try to attack the fire with suitable fire-fighting
equipment.
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5)
6)
10.7
Flooding Procedures
When a flood or rainstorm warning is issued, the emergency coordinator
or his deputy will adopt the following procedure to prevent accident or
incident due to flooding in workplaces:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
2)
3)
4)
Location of release
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Quantity of materials
Number of people affected by the materials
10.9
3)
4)
5)
Location of accident.
If personal injury included, then the information about the injury
should be reported (the nature of injury, the name of the injured and
the medical assistant required)
Any property damaged, such as vehicle, building, steel fence, etc.
Detail information of parties involved, such as vehicle license, name
and I.D. of the driver and etc.
If reported to police, the case number and the badge number of the
officer carrying the investigation.
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3)
4)
5)
6)
10.11
10.11.1
Electric Shock
An electric shock can occur upon contact of a human body with any
source of voltage high enough to cause sufficient current flow through the
muscles or nerves.
In helping a worker of an electric shock, the procedures below shall be
followed:
disconnect the power supply first IF IT IS SAFE TO DO
if the worker is in contact with something portable, attempt to move it
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Bleeding
Bleeding, technically known as hemorrhage, is the loss of blood from the
body. In helping a worker with bleeding, the procedures below will be
followed:
the wound with clean materials such as cotton or cloth and keep the
wound in elevated position if applicable, to control bleeding
The emergency coordinator, healthcare officer or Project Safety
relevant information
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Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
Treatment
When a worker sustains heat exhaustion or heat stroke, the immediate
supervisor will inform emergency coordinator and healthcare officer / first
aider who shall attend the scene immediately; call ambulance in case of
unconsciousness. The emergency coordinator, healthcare officer or
Project Safety Manager will decide whether emergency services shall be
called. First aid treatment should be immediately administered while
awaiting ambulance. Treatment for both heat exhaustion and heat stroke
are similar:
the worker shall be moved to a cool place and lie down
loosen his/her tight clothing
gently apply cool water to the skin. If the worker sustains heat stroke,
wrap his/her body with cool moist bed sheet
fanning to reduce body temperature
try to get the person to drink water or salt-contained drink if the person
is conscious
10.12
Emergency-procedures Training
All personnel on site will be informed of the emergency procedures at the
safety induction. The procedures will also be posted on site notice boards.
If necessary, appropriate training will be provided for those persons with
specific duties to perform under the emergency procedures.
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10.13
Emergency/Rescue Teams
The Project Manager is responsible for organizing an emergency/rescue
team for the project. He will appoint appropriate personnel and empower
the emergency coordinator and his team members with sufficient authority
to carry out their duties.
Notices/letters of appointment and individual responsibilities will be issued
to the emergency/rescue team members.
Emergency/rescue team members will be properly trained to be
competent persons to deal with emergency situations, eg, first-aid training
and training in the use of fire-fighting equipment, as appropriate to their
role.
The emergency coordinator will be the person in charge of the
emergency/rescue team and will appoint one of the team members of
similar rank as the deputy emergency coordinator.
Checklist will be developed for different emergency situations. The
summary of the checklist was listed below:
1) First Aid Box Checking Record
2) Fire Drill Roll Call Sheet
3) Fire Extinguisher Monthly Checklist
4) Safety Checklist before and after holiday
5) Rescue Equipment Inspection Record (Monthly)
6) Checking procedures following the Issuance of Signal No.3
7) Checking procedures before the Issuance of Signal No.8
8) Checking Procedures upon the cancellation of Signal No.8
9) Accident Drill Checklist
10.13.1
Emergency Coordinator
The emergency coordinator will:
1)
2)
3)
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4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
10.13.2
rescue procedures.
Be familiar with the Contingency Plan and define the relevant
procedures to deal with different situations.
If necessary, re-oganise the emergency-team members from time to
time to ensure the effectiveness of the procedures and competency
of the team.
Review the emergency procedures periodically with the safety
representative to make sure that the system is well defined and
capable of being implemented.
Appoint a deputy to perform or discharge his responsibilities while
absent from site.
Arrange transportation to convey the emergency crew to the scene
of the emergency.
Move the injured person to the most-convenient spot where the
rescue crew can more quickly gain access to the injured, provided
the first aider considers that movement will not cause further harm.
Submit a report to the Site Safety Committee after each emergency.
10.13.3
Emergency Equipment
Emergency equipment will be located in or near the site office and another
preferably set up near the site working area. The emergency equipment
shall be included the following and to be reviewed regularly:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Breathing apparatus;
Reviving apparatus;
First Aid Boxes;
Stretcher / Lifting basket;
Lifting appliances (if necessary);
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7)
8)
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10.15
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10.6
10.13
10.16.1
10.16.2
Appendix
Site Layout Plan
Typhoon and Rainstorm Checklist
Summary of Emergency Procedures
Emergency Contact List
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11.1.2
Safety Posters
Safety posters relevant to the activities on site will be displayed at
prominent locations and updated/replaced as work activities require.
11.1.3
11.1.3.1
11.1.3.2
Leightons Requirements
Leighton requirements for safety bulletin boards are:
Leightons safety policy statement;
safety-personnel name list;
rescue-team name list;
emergency telephone list;
company doctor/clinic name and address list;
first-aider list;
location of the first-aid room;
competent-person list
site-services layout plan;
accident-reporting procedure;
emergency procedures;
site-permit application procedure;
safety-news cuttings;
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11.1.4
11.2
accident/incident frequency;
achievement of pre-set safety targets;
compliance with the Project Safety Plan;
overall safety performance, and
achievement or recognition from the Drainage Services Department,
external safety bodies or government office.
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nominee for defined areas and the results will be forwarded to Site Safety
and Environmental Committee for its verification. Those defined areas will
be:
familiarization with the sites emergency procedures;
using personal protective equipment properly and maintaining it in good
condition;
maintaining the work area in a safe condition and without risk to health;
making due effort to follow a safe system of work, and
promoting safety to colleagues.
When the Project Manager has approved the final result, the winning
worker will be awarded a certificate and a cash prize during a Site Safety
and Environmental Committee meeting and announced in pre-work
exercise.
11.2.2
11.2.3
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1.
Except Traffic Control and Working next to Live Traffic, Heavy Plant
and Equipment Movement, Electrocution/ Fire, Work in Confined
Spaces, which of the followings can be classified as the Class 1 risk of
Leighton?
2.
3.
4.
Once the answers of all 5 questions are "Yes", the N / P sticker can
be removed from the safety helmet. Otherwise, he / she is required to
re-attend the Site Safety and Environmental Induction Training and a
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Figure 11.4.2 - New Comer / Probation Worker Safety Performance Assessment Form
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12.5
12.6
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12.7
Housekeeping
Good housekeeping means maintaining the necessary standards of
domestic cleanliness and tidiness to make sites and workplaces safe,
healthy and pleasant places in which to work. Good housekeeping may be
summarized by the phrase A place for everything and everything in its
place. Bad housekeeping is the cause of many accidents on site.
There are three main objectives in promoting order and cleanliness
throughout a site:
eliminating accidents and fire hazards;
conserving space, time, material and effort, and
obtaining and maintaining good working conditions.
The general layout of a site is extremely important in good housekeeping:
roads and passageways shall be kept clear of obstruction at all times,
and
all roads shall be signposted to enable lorries coming on site to
proceed to their correct destination and to facilitate the task of
emergency services to get to their destinations with ease and the
minimum of delay.
12.8
Lighting
Inadequately-lit work areas are often the cause of accumulations of
rubbish. All workplaces, passageways and stairways will be adequately lit
and free from shadows.
Sudden transitions from bright to dimly-illuminated areas, and vice versa,
will be avoided as they are dangerous because of momentary blindness
caused to persons passing from one area to the other.
All light fittings, windows and roof lights will be regularly cleaned and
defective light bulbs replaced.
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12.9
Welfare Facilities
A Welfare Facilities Plan will be prepared in accordance with the Contract
HY/2009/18 requirements and submitted to Highway Departments
Representative.
Welfare facilities generally include:
storage compartments;
drinking water;
washing facilities;
toilets;
rubbish bins;
first-aid equipment, and
changing rooms and rest places.
12.9.1
Storage Compartments
Sufficient storage compartment will be provided near the site entrance for
workers for storing his/ her personal protective equipment, each
compartment will be designed for use by not more than five persons.
12.9.2
Drinking Water
Drinking water facilities of storage capacity not less than 20 liters will be
provided indoors for workers. The number of drinking water facilities
provided will be at a ratio of not less than one for every 20 workers. The
filters of the water purifiers will be maintained in accordance with the
manufacturers recommendations.
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ratio of not less than one for every 20 workers. Showering facilities will be
provided indoors or inside containers. Separate male and female facilities
will be provided at a ratio of less than 2 for the first 100 workers, and an
additional one for every additional 50 workers.
12.9.4
Toilets
Toilet blocks or moveable chemical toilets, at a ratio of not less than one
for every 30 workers, will be provided at various site locations. Daily
cleaning will be carried out to maintain toilets in clean and hygienic
condition. Holding tanks may also be constructed to collect the domestic
waste accumulated, which shall be disposed of periodically by a licensed
waste-treatment company.
12.9.5
Rubbish Bins
Rubbish bins with covers will be provided in pairs or more for collection of
aluminium cans, plastic bottles and general waste at locations close to
workers resting areas. The number of rubbish bins will be provided at a
ratio of at least one pair for every 20 workers. Regular collection and
disposal will be carried out and in any case not longer than 3 working
days.
12.9.6
First-aid Equipment
First-aid equipment will be provided and maintained by first aiders
Quantities will be based on the number of workers.
12.9.7
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2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
12.10.1
patient.
Request all external parties to sign an attendance record with a
contact number before any meeting.
Request all attendees to wash hands with soap before any
meetings, if possible.
Provide surgical masks to staff upon request.
Ensure adequate hand washing facilities available.
Clean chemical toilets on site daily.
Clean office daily.
Keep windows open to improve ventilation
Display notices concerning the precautionary / prevention measures
against SARS at prominent locations on site and in offices.
Provide electronic thermometer on site for body temperature
measurement if required.
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type H5N1 and H1N1 respectively. Avian Flu (H5N1) and Swine Flu
(H1N1) have similar clinical presentation as other influenza viruses.
However, they are more likely to result in high fever, chest infection,
respiratory failure, multi-organ failure, even death. Leighton - LNS Joint
Venture will observe and follow the latest advice from the Hong Kong
government in preventing and managing those kinds of influenza case.
Leighton will disseminate the following information for the prevention of
novel influenza to employees, especially the message that people with
fevers shall not go to work:
12.11.1
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dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever on site. The programme will
cover the reporting and handling procedures for a person employed by the
project and confirmed as having dengue fever infection.
As it takes an average of seven days for mosquito eggs to develop into
adult mosquitoes, an inspection for mosquito-breeding prevention will be
carried out at least weekly and a checklist appropriate to the site condition
will be used for that inspection. Appropriate follow-up action, such as
cleaning of stagnant water, filling water ponds and larvicidal spray, will be
carried out in accordance with the recommendations given in the
inspection.
The following are potential breeding places for mosquitoes commonly
found in construction sites along with relevant control action:
Breeding Place
Cause of Problem
Control Action
Remark
Bamboo scaffold
Stumps at vertical
ends
of
poles
collect rain water
Unused buckets/
containers
Use
alternative
material
Level
ground,
drain water away
by
construct
surface channel
Larvicidal spray
Disused tyres as
anti-bumping
device
Uneven floors
Water
storage
containers
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buckets/containers
Remove
tyres
used
Conduct frequent
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Breeding Place
Cause of Problem
Control Action
Remark
Rubbish especially
empty lunch boxes
and soft drink cans
Clean up rubbish
on site frequently
Construction
materials and its
cover (tarpaulin)
Temporary support
system
(I-beam)
Keep in disposable
bags,
which
should then be tied
up and keep in
well-covered
rubbish bin
Stack and cover
properly that water
would
not
be
trapped by them
Fill with sand
Clear blockage
Inspect weekly
Surface channel
Remove
water
accumulated
or
spray weekly
Design structure to
eliminate chance
of holding water
Ovitrap Index
Action to be taken
Level 1
O.I. < 5%
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
O.I. 40%
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Material for larvicidies spray will be properly selected that without adverse
impact to user health and environment. Record of inspection and
larvicidies spray will be kept in site office for inspection.
12.13
12.13.1
Environment
The work environment will be improved by:
using appropriate ventilation or air-conditioning system to increase the
flow of air, and
avoiding working under direct sunlight and the setting up, when
practicable, of temporary sunshades.
12.13.2
Work
Work arrangements will be improved by:
12.13.3
Potable Water
Cool, potable water will be provided to workers at all times during work.
Workers will be encouraged to drink plenty of water or other appropriate
fluids to replenish fluids and electrolytes lost through sweating.
12.13.4
Clothing
Workers will be encouraged to wear light-coloured and loose-fitting
clothing to minimize heat absorption and to enhance heat dissipation.
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12.14.2
Smoking
Smoking will be strictly prohibited at all times within construction sites. No
Smoking signs and/or posters will be placed at each site entrance and at
prominent places within each site to remind all persons that they must not
smoke within construction sites.
12.15
Rodents Control
Rodents are rat and mouse. They are the common types of rodents in
Hong Kong. Rodents are carriers of viral, rickettsial and bacterial
diseases. The causative agents could enter our body by four different
ways:
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rare occasions, Red Imported Fire Ant stings can cause severe acute
allergic reactions which may lead to death.
Inspection for Red Imported Fire Ant will be included in the weekly
inspection. If suspected Red Imported Fire Ants are found, a small colony
can be eliminated by pesticides. If a large colony is discovered, a pest
control services contractor shall be appointed to eradicate the pest.
For all cases where Red Imported Fire Ants are found, the Plant and
Pesticide Regulatory Division of the Agricultural, Fisheries and
Conservation Department will be immediately informed.
12.17
Work provides many people with their social environment and sense of
worth, so that when they incur an injury, time away from the workplace
can have both physical and psychological effects. An injured employee
who is kept away from the workplace unnecessarily, often experiences
social isolation, lowered self esteem and reduced confidence. Return-towork programmes help people return to work at the appropriate time,
keep them in touch with the workplace and remain productive.
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13.2
Policy
It is Leightons policy that site management shall select an appropriate
subcontractor to carry out subcontract works. The subcontractor shall
have the ability not only to finish the work on time, but also to meet
Leightons standards in quality, safety and environmental protection issues
during the course of the subcontract.
13.3
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include:
compliance with safety requirements and rules;
safety-representatives performance, and
attendance at safety meetings and inspections.
An annual evaluation of subcontractors used on each project is carried out
at the end of each year to monitor performance. Each subcontractors
performance is evaluated by the project-management staff and recorded
in Performance Registers. Those registers are used to record:
Based on the feedback provided by each site and the annual evaluations,
the Subcontractor Performance Register is used to provide a track record
for use when selecting subcontractors for the pricing of and the
employment on future projects. Subcontractors that score D in safety will
not be allowed to work for Leighton again until solid improvement
evidence has been provided and accepted by Safety Management
Committee.
13.4
Pre-contracting Meeting
After awarding the subcontract and prior to the subcontractor starting
work, a meeting will be held to explicitly explain contract and Leightons
requirements regarding safety.
The Project Manager or his delegates and the Project Safety Manager or
Safety Officer shall attend that meeting. The subcontractor shall send a
representative to the meeting who will be responsible for the project. The
topics discussed at that meeting will include:
Project Safety Plan;
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13.5
Subcontract Agreement
In order to control a subcontractors safety performance effectively, a copy
of Project Safety Plan will be issued for their information and detailed
provisions will be included in the subcontract. Copies of the subcontract
will be provided for reference of safety personnel.
13.6
Control of Subcontractors
Each subcontractor will be requested to appoint a safety representative
with a Safety Supervisors Certificate. Each safety representative shall
attend the Site Safety and Environmental Committee meeting or special
meeting held by the Project Manager or the Project Safety Manager/
Safety Officer. The safety representative shall join the weekly safety walk
and take prompt action to rectify any irregularities identified.
For safety procedures and method statements proposed by
subcontractors, the Site Agent will assign suitable engineering and
supervisory staff together with safety officer to conduct review meeting
with respective subcontractors to assess their compliance with statutory,
company and contract requirements. The approved safety procedures and
method statements will then transferred to specified format by company
and monitor in accordance with procedures stipulated in Section 7 Risk
Management and Job Hazard Analysis.
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13.7
13.8
Subcontractors Listing
A complete list of all subcontractors on site and the names of each of their
safety supervisors will be prepared and updated monthly by the Safety
Officer.
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Title
14.1
14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5
14.6
14.7
14.8
14.9
14.10
14.11
14.12
14.13
14.14
14.15
14.16
14.17
14.18
14.19
14.20
14.21
14.22
14.23
14.24
14.25
14.26
14.27
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Title
14.28
14.29
14.30
14.31
14.32
14.33
14.34
14.35
14.36
14.37
14.38
Wood-working Machinery
Noise at Work
Structural Steel Erection
Demolition
Pipe Pile
Diaphragm Wall
Bridge Deck Construction
Cut and Cover Tunnel
Substructure, Basement and Foundations
Drainage and Sewerage Works
Landscaping Works include Transplanting
14.1
14.1.1
14.1.1.1
General
Leighton shall follow the Code of Practice for Lighting, Signing and
Guarding of Roadwork, 1998 edition, Highways Department, for works
involving temporary-traffic arrangements.
Leighton shall liaise with the Highway Departments Representative to
apply for an Excavation Permit. The temporary traffic-management
scheme shall be discussed at the Traffic Management Liaison Group
meeting. The Traffic Management Liaison Group will consist of
representatives from the Hong Kong Police Force, District Office,
Transport Department, Highways Department, major public-transport
providers and other affected parties.
The temporary traffic-management scheme approved by the Traffic
Management Liaison Group shall be submitted to the Road Management
Office of the Hong Kong Police Force seven days before the actual
implementation of the temporary traffic-management scheme. If
necessary, a trial run shall be arranged.
The foreman in charge of the area shall be responsible for implementing
and to maintaining the temporary traffic-management scheme.
All workers involved in roadwork shall wear a reflective vest at all times to
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14.1.1.2
Signs
All prescribed signs used shall be of a standard design according to the
details available from the Road Safety and Standards Division of the
Transport Department.
Leightons name shall appear in English and in traditional Chinese
characters on the back of each sign.
14.1.1.3
The operation of portable traffic signals must comply with the Guidance
Notes for the Use of Portable Traffic Signals.
For Stop/Go signs, two signs shall be operated, one at each end of the
control, unless the control length is less than 15 metres for which the sign
will be located centrally.
14.1.1.4
Cones
The boundaries of all road works shall be clearly delineated by cones. The
aim is to guide approaching vehicles gradually into a lane past the works
by means of a lead-in taper, and to make sure that a driver can readily
judge the limits of the carriageway throughout the length of the works.
Cones shall be placed close enough together to give an impression of
continuity.
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14.1.1.5
Barriers
Hoarding or water-filled barriers shall be provided to protect pedestrians
and traffic from the works area, and to prevent objects falling into the
trench or shaft.
When necessary, transparent hoardings shall be adopted to allow line-ofsite for drivers.
14.1.1.6
Warning Lanterns
During the hours of darkness, all obstructions shall be lit with warning
lanterns to indicate the works area. All lanterns shall comply with the
requirements of BS 3143 Parts 2 to 4.
Lanterns shall be placed in regular intervals along the line of obstruction.
Lanterns may be placed on the ground or mounted on stands or cones, a
maximum of 1.2 metres above ground.
14.1.2
Site Transportation
Site transportation plays an important role for the construction of a project
and is governed by the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap 374) and its
subsidiary regulations.
14.1.2.1
Operators
Operators shall be experienced and licensed drivers regardless of whether
they are operating on or off public roads. Whenever practicable, all drivers
shall be required to demonstrate their driving ability in the equipment they
will be operating and under actual job conditions before recruitment.
For operators employed by subcontractors, a photocopy of their driving
licences shall be obtained and validity and class of vehicle licensed to
drive checked. Those conditions shall, as far as practicable, be included in
the subcontract agreement.
An up-to-date list incorporating the name and copies of driving licences of
drivers of motor vehicles on site shall be kept.
Each qualified driver shall be given a card bearing his name and the types
of vehicle for which he has been trained, his responsibilities and a list of
basic safety rules.
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14.1.2.2
Equipment
Drivers shall inspect their vehicles daily. The check shall include steering,
brakes, mirrors, lights, horn, tires and windshield wipers. Reversing
alarms, which on installed on trucks and lorries, shall also be checked to
ensure proper operation. Drivers shall report all defects, and repairs shall
be made promptly. All contract vehicles shall be maintained and checked
by our trained and designated fitter in our workshop of plant department
for the interval of every 7000 kilometres run. All those maintenance record
should be kept in plant department for verification.
14.1.2.3
Roads
Construction roads shall be maintained in a safe operating condition at all
times. Safe width and the avoidance of sharp curves and changes in
grade are recommended. When practicable, the use of one-way traffic
roads is recommended.
14.1.2.4
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
14.1.2.5
Transporting Personnel
When transporting personnel:
1)
Trucks regularly used for personnel transport, but not designed for
the purpose, shall be provided with safe seating, sides and
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2)
3)
14.1.2.6
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
Check water (remove hot radiator cap cautiously), oil, fuel, lights,
tyre pressures and brakes. Also, when applicable, check steering
and hydraulics fluids levels.
Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded and that the load is
secured.
Make sure that starting handle shafts, drive shafts, all belts or worm
drives and flywheel are guarded.
Report any defects at once to the immediate superior and do not
operate the machine if there is any reason to think it is unsafe.
Do not interfere with governor settings.
Keep the machine tidy and free from tools, rubbish, etc, that may
obstruct controls.
Do not carry passengers unless there is a separate passenger seat.
Never attempt to mount or dismount a moving machine.
Do not make adjustments with the engine running.
Except when specially instructed, never leave the machine with the
engine running; in that case always leave it in neutral with the brake
on.
Never reverse without checking that the rear of the machine is clear.
If the rear view is obstructed, do not reverse without a signal from an
attendant who can see the rear. Make sure that the reversing alarm
(klaxon) is functioning.
Do not over speed.
When travelling downhill keep the machine in low gear.
Use lights after dark and in dusty or foggy conditions.
When starting the engine with the starting handle, set the gear to
neutral and engage the starting handle fully. Grasp the handle with
the palm of the hand, keeping the thumb and forefinger together.
Pull up a quarter turn never push down.
Do not smoke during refuelling.
Do not use petrol for cleaning purposes.
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14.3
Excavation
Prior to the start of an excavation, an Excavation Permit shall be obtained
from the Highways Department, and Leighton shall follow the
requirements in the subsection on Working in Vicinity of Underground and
Overhead Utilities to protect existing underground utilities.
According to the nature of the soil condition of an excavation, the sides of
the excavation shall be made safe by sloping, shoring or other effective
means of support.
No material or heavy plant/equipment shall be placed or stacked near to
the edge of an excavation so as to endanger persons employed within the
excavation.
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14.3.1
Statutory Reference
The statutory requirements for an excavation are set out in the
Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations of the Factories and Industrial
Undertakings Ordinance.
14.3.2
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sheet piling;
cellular piling;
pipe piling;
rock bolting;
sprayed concrete, and
special grouting and freezing.
Apart from the above, the selection of excavating plant shall also be
considered carefully. According to the method statement and soilinvestigation report, the types, size and capacity of plant to be selected
shall be defined by a competent engineer. Before that excavating plant is
operating on site, a responsible supervisor shall carry out a final check
and verification that the plant fulfils all criteria as set out by the engineer.
Any outstanding matter shall be reported to the site manager for further
action.
14.3.3
Causes of Accidents
The most frequent causes of accidents are due to:
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excavator;
vehicles being driven into the excavation due to driving errors,
inadequate barriers, or the absence of stop blocks, and
the striking of services, eg, electricity cables and gas pipes.
14.3.4
Type of Soil
14.3.5
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14.3.6
Maintenance
Because of its temporary nature, shoring requires constant inspection and
maintenance.
Points to watch include:
shrinkage of timber through drying;
movement of soil due to drying out, absorption of water or freezing;
particular care is needed during wet or frosty weather;
methods of working in the excavation likely to dislodge the shoring;
leakage of soil from behind the sheeting (if detected, the work shall be
stopped immediately and the cause investigated), and
wedges require continuous tightening (do not use makeshift wedges);
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During bad weather, spoil heaps tend to slump and loose masonry or
boulders may fall into the excavation.
When vehicles are operating alongside excavations, a robust buffer shall
be provided.
Temporary bridges for access over the top of excavations shall have
guard rails, a firm seating, adequate width and toe boards.
Excavations are the most difficult of all operations to keep tidy, but this is
essential for safety.
14.3.7
General
Adequate natural or artificial illumination shall be made available inside
the excavation.
Walkways between trenches shall be kept clear of obstruction.
When shoring is removed, all nails shall be taken out of boards before
they are taken away.
Any openings in fencing that may have been necessary for operational
purposes shall be securely closed before the site is left at night. Lighting
lamps shall be provided when necessary to enhance safety and security.
When illumination is provided by electricity, the power supply shall not
exceed 110 volts ac. Electric cables shall be in sound condition, properly
installed and maintained by a competent and licensed electrician. When a
trench may have an accumulation of explosive mixtures in the vicinity of
leaking joints on pipelines, only approved flame-proof lights shall be used.
Illumination by gas in excavations shall not be used, as that could lead to
explosion or fire in the event of an accumulation of flammable mixtures.
Pumping, when required, shall be carried out from properly-prepared
sumps.
The location of all underground utilities shall be identified and marked and
they shall be firmly supported and adequately protected once exposed.
When large quantities of water are to be pumped, or continuous pumping
is required, sumps shall be located outside the excavation and care shall
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be taken to make sure that material is not drawn from behind the shoring.
All excavations, shafts, tunnels and earthworks of any description shall be
inspected each day by a competent person when persons are working.
The face of every tunnel, the working end of every trench and the base or
crown of every shaft shall be inspected by a competent person at the start
of each shift.
In addition, the foreman in charge shall examine any shoring in the region
of a blast where there is anything that could affect the strength or stability
of that shoring. He shall inspect any shoring or support that has been in
the region of an unexpected earth fall, and he shall inspect the stability of
the excavation once every seven days. A report of every examination shall
be entered on Form 4 and signed by the competent person.
14.4
14.4.1
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14.4.2
14.4.3
Responsibilities
The competent person shall:
1)
Assess all possible hazards of working in the confined space.
2)
Make recommendations on the safety and health measures for
workers working in that confined space.
3)
Submit reports to Leighton.
Certified workers shall:
1)
Attend training and observe instructions.
2)
Comply with all safety working procedures formulated.
3)
Make full and proper use of any safety equipment or emergency
facilities and immediately report any fault or defect in such
equipment or facilities.
14.4.4
Permit-to-work System
A permit-to-work system shall be properly designed according to the
nature of the confined-space activity and site conditions. Generally, the
system shall include the detecting of toxic or explosive gases or oxygen
deficiency, the provision of necessary personal protective equipment and
rescue equipment, and checking training received by workers entering the
confined space. The permit-to-work system shall be communicated to all
personnel involved in a confined-space activity. Implementation of the
system shall be closely monitored by the responsible supervisor, with
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14.5
Hot Work
The operation of gas welding and flame cutting is governed by the
Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Gas Welding and Flame Cutting)
Regulations and its Code of Practice. The operation of electric arc welding
is governed by the Code of Practice for Electric Arc Welding.
Poorly organized and unsafe practices in carrying out hot work on site is a
common cause of fire.
A permit-to-work system shall be established and implemented to control
all hot works such as arc welding, gas welding and flame-cutting
operations on site.
In addition, following basic safety rules for hot work shall be
communicated to and strictly followed by concerned parties.
make sure that all equipment is in good operating order before work
starts;
inspect the work area thoroughly before starting; look for combustible
material in structures (partitions, walls, ceilings) and provide necessary
protection before work starts;
sweep clean any combustible material on floors around the hot-work
zone; combustible floors shall be kept wet with water or covered with
fire-resistant blankets or damp sand;
use water only if electrical circuits have been de-energized to prevent
electrical shock;
move all combustible material away from the hot-work area;
if combustibles cannot be moved, cover them with fire-resistant
blankets or shields; protect gas lines and equipment from falling
sparks, hot material and objects;
block off cracks between floorboards, along baseboards and walls,
and under door openings, with a fire-resistant material; close doors
and windows;
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14.7
Welding/Cutting Operations
14.7.1
General
The operation of gas welding and flame cutting is governed by the
Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Gas Welding and Flame Cutting)
Regulations and its Code of Practice. The operation of electric arc welding
is governed by the Code of Practice for Electric Arc Welding.
Each welding machines shall be fitted with a no-load voltage-reducing
device for protection against electric shock at the output side.
Unless adequate precautions are taken, no welding or cutting operations
shall be allowed near places where combustible material is stored, or near
material or plant where explosive or flammable dust, gases or vapours are
likely to be present or be given off.
Combustible material and structures that cannot be removed from the
vicinity of welding operation shall be shielded or protected by other
suitable means.
Welders shall wear clothing that is free from grease, oil and other
flammable material.
Welders shall wear fire-resistant protective clothing, helmets and goggles
with suitable filter lenses.
Workers removing excess metal and slag, shall:
wear gloves and goggles or a face screen;
chip away from the body, and
make sure that other persons are not struck by the chips.
Adequate precautions shall be taken to protect persons working or
passing near welding operations from dangerous sparks and radiation (eg,
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14.7.3
Electric Welding
Welding machines shall be controlled by a switch mounted on or near the
machine framework that, when opened, immediately cuts off power from
all conductors supplying the machine. In addition, the welding machine
shall be fitted with a no-load voltage reducing device for protection against
electric shock at the output side.
Electrode conductors or cables shall not be over 15 metres in length.
Return conductors shall be taken directly to the work and securely
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14.7.4
14.7.4.1
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Gas
Cylinders shall be secured in a vertical position and fitted with an
appropriate regulator. The correct type of reinforced hose shall connect
the blowpipe to the regulator and the regulator to the cylinder. The
equipment shall be examined frequently for leaks. Gas shall be given time
to clear air from the line and reach full pressure before ignition takes
place.
14.7.4.3
Electric Welding
The connecting cable from the welding apparatus to the power supply
shall be as short as practicable. All wiring shall be flexible, heavily
insulated and of ample rating to take the necessary current. All
connections shall be properly made to avoid arcing. An earth return shall
be fixed to the work.
14.7.4.4
14.7.4.5
Compressed Gases
Gas cylinder and spheres, suitably marked as to content, shall be stored
in a separate compound, preferably open to the air and at least 6 metres
away from any buildings, huts, stores or the site boundary.
14.8
14.9
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14.9.1
Lifting Appliances
In all cases, operations shall be properly planned and safety carried out in
accordance with the requirements of the Construction Sites (Safety)
Regulations and the Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gears Regulations.
For each major lifting operation or activity, a nominated signalman shall
supervise lifting operations.
All operators of cranes and other lifting appliances, as well as riggers and
signalmen, shall be adequately trained and competent in their work. All
crane operators shall hold valid certificates.
Each crane control shall be clearly marked to show the motion and the
direction of movement that it controls. Whenever practicable, the controls
shall be arranged or designed so that accidental displacement is
prevented.
When a portable lead and control box is provided for the remote operation
of a crane, the following requirements shall apply:
the controls shall be isolated when the control box is being moved from
one operating position to another, and
if a carrying harness is attached to the control box, it shall be fitted with
a quick-release device.
Before starting to operate the crane, the driver shall make sure that he has
a clear and uninterrupted view of operations.
When handling loads that are approaching the maximum safe-working
load, or when working at or near the maximum radius, all crane motions
shall be operated with special care.
Each load shall be lifted initially just clear of the ground and then lowered
to rest and the slings, balance of the load and stability checked before
proceeding with the lift.
Care shall be taken to prevent snatching or excessive swinging of the
load.
On cranes that are not equipped for continuous full-circle slewing, care
shall be exercised not to exceed the makers stipulated number of turns in
one direction. It is strongly recommended that such cranes be fitted with a
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14.9.2
Lifting Gear
Lifting gear shall never be over-loaded. It shall be identified by comparing
the mass of the load and the safe-working load marked on the lifting gear.
When using a multiple-leg sling, the safe-working load decreases as the
angle between the legs increases. It is been recommended that all multileg slings are marked with their safe load when spread at 90 degrees.
That figure shall not be exceeded.
Personnel using lifting gear shall observe the following:
do not use an unmarked or uncertified sling, chain or other lifting
device;
do not attached the load on the point of a hook;
do not join a broken chain or shorten any chain except by approved
methods;
do not use a chain in which the links are locked, stretched or without
free movement;
do not use a corroded or worn chain or a chain that is excessively
pitted;
do not hammer a chain to straighten a link or force a link into position;
do not drag a sling from under the load if the sling is not free;
do not cross, twist, kink or knot any sling for any purpose whatsoever;
do not drop a sling chain or any other item of lifting gear from a height;
do not use a sling over sharp and rigid corners without protective
padding;
do not leave the lifting gear out in the open if adverse weather
conditions are expected, and
do not allow the lifting gear to be used for any purpose other than
lifting.
Special care shall be exercised when:
the exact load is in doubt;
there is liability to shock loading, and
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14.9.3
Slings
14.9.3.1
Shock Loads
A sling will receive a shock load whenever the speed of the load is
suddenly increased or decreased. That could be due to sudden
application of a crane brake, to the slipping of the sling or load, or to the
snatching of a load. Experiments have shown that the stress produced by
a shock load can be as much as five times the normal safe-working stress.
Care shall therefore be taken by the operator, rigger and signalman to
ensure efficient slinging and steady lifting.
14.9.3.2
Angle of Slings
As the angle between the legs of a two-leg sling increases, the safe
working load decreases.
14.9.3.3
Storage of Slings
Slings shall always be stored carefully away from extremes of heat, cold
and damp, and where they are not liable to damage.
14.9.4
Wire Ropes
14.9.4.1
14.9.4.2
Maintenance
Correct lubrication of wire ropes is necessary to ensure long life and good
service. The wires in a rope bear against each other with considerable
pressure when the rope is under tension or is bent over a pulley or drum.
It is therefore essential to maintain a film of lubricant to reduce internal
friction.
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14.9.5
Webbing
Webbing slings are extensively used for handling material that may be
damaged by chains or wire rope. Webbing may be made of any one of a
number of different fibres, but the same general principles apply to use
and care.
A sling shall be selected of adequate width to give the spread of load
required in order not to damage the article to be lifted.
Webbing slings normally have an eye that is formed by bunching the
strands and, therefore, is rather thick. Adequate precautions shall be
taken to make sure that the lifting hook is not overcrowded with the eye
ends of a webbing sling. If that is the case, the eyes shall be gathered
together on a shackle so that the hook is not overcrowded and the sling is
not damaged.
An essential point with all classes of webbing slings is to make sure that
they are not damaged by passing over sharp or unprotected edges of
steel, concrete, etc. For slings that are to be used regularly on those types
of load, extra protection can be provided in the form of rubber sleeving,
but if that is not fitted, then each corner shall be individually protected and
care taken to make sure that the packing does not slip out of position as
the load is taken up.
The storage of webbing slings is most critical and it is important that the
slings are not allowed to come into contact with chemicals, heat or
extremes of temperature. For protection, they must be stored indoors.
Frost is a particular hazard as ice particles may form within the mesh of
the sling causing damage when the load is taken, resulting in failure at
loads less than the indicated safe-working load.
If a webbing sling is frayed at its edges, even slightly, it shall not be used
until it has been examined and approved by a competent examiner
because the safe-working load of any fabric depends on the edge or hem
being in good condition.
14.9.6
Inspection Record
All lifting appliances and lifting gear used on site shall be tested and
examined as specified in the regulations, and a colour-code system (blue,
yellow, green and orange) shall be applied to all lifting gear.
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The Safety Officer shall keep a consolidated file of all the lifting
appliances/lifting gear testing certificates in the site office.
A summary shall be prepared to monitor the expiry dates of all certificates
issued for lifting appliances/lifting gear.
Workers shall check that the lifting gear is in good condition before use,
and report any defects to the Safety Officer or mechanical foreman.
Audit to the process of keeping and maintaining records shall be carried
out by Registered Safety Auditor during mandatory audit.
14.9.7
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automatic safe loading indicator of the crane correctly and shall be used at
all times when the crane is in operation.
14.9.8
Permit-to-Operate
The purpose of this procedure is for the Contractor to ensure that the
operation of a crane or pilling rig in high risk areas of the works site is
carried out a safe manner and without danger to members of the public,
site personnel or property.
14.9.8.1
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14.9.8.3
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14.9.8.5
14.10
Manual Handling
14.10.1
Statutory Reference
The statutory requirements for performing manual handling tasks are set
out in the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and an employer is
required to appoint a competent person to conduct a preliminary
assessment to evaluate the risk level of a task, with a further assessment
required if the result of the preliminary assessment is considered to be
unsatisfactory.
14.10.2
Introduction
The inevitable results of lifting incorrectly are strained backs, herniated
discs, sprains and minor strains, and a complexity of internal injuries, eg,
hernia.
A dominant factor is that men are too proud to ask for assistance and,
being ignorant of how to lift properly, they attempt to lift loads that are too
heavy for them. It should be remembered, too, that the construction
industry still has numerous occasions when the use of mechanical lifting
appliances is neither practicable nor economically feasible and, therefore,
the only way is by hand.
The correct method of lifting makes a job so much easier, less tiring and a
good deal safer. Lifting should be done by the proper use of the right
muscles. Back and abdominal muscles are weak while the leg and thigh
muscles are strong. The spine has a natural shape when a man is
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14.10.3
Grip
A good grip makes maximum use of the palm of the hand, the ball of
the thumb and the base of the fingers. Considerable damage can be
caused by using the sensitive fingertips and continued use of them
leads to strained fingers or stained forearm muscles.
2)
Back
Keep the back straight to maintain it in its natural and strongest
position. Bend at the knees and ankles to get down close to the load
and then raise it, pushing upwards with the leg muscles to regain the
vertical position.
3)
Chin
Keep the chin in so that it is fairly near the chest as that helps to
keep the spine in its natural upright shape.
4)
Feet
Position the feet apart approximately the width of the hips, with one
foot slightly in front of the other. That position provides a reasonably
stable base as the load is lifted (lifting a load with the feet together
creates a top-heavy, unbalanced situation) and, once the load is off
the ground, affords the immediate facility of being able to transfer
the weight forward to the front foot so that the load can be carried
away in the required direction.
5)
Arms
Keep arms as close to the body as possible so that the body itself
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Body
The body, being kept in its normal position, should act as a
counterweight to the load.
Providing those principles are applied, the average man can expect to lift
his own mass but even that will depend on his age and physical build.
Up to 25 years of age, a well-developed young man can expect to lift his
own mass. At 40 years of age, lifting capacity can be considerably less.
The main thing is that a man should know how much he can lift and not be
afraid to ask for help when a load is beyond him and the assistance
provided should be from a man of similar height and build so that the
raised load does not become unbalanced or unevenly distributed.
14.10.4
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14.11
14.11.1
General
Scaffolding and working platforms and their use shall comply with the
following regulation and codes of practice:
Construction Sites(Safety) Regulations;
Code of Practice for Bamboo Scaffolding Safety, and
Code of Practice for Metal Scaffolding Safety.
When work cannot be safely carried out from a ladder or by other
temporary staging, suitable scaffold shall be provided to enable workers to
complete any task in safety.
14.11.2
Scaffolding
A scaffold shall only be constructed, taken down and substantially altered
as far as practicable by competent persons. Scaffold parts shall be
inspected on each occasion before erection.
Material for the construction of a scaffold shall be strong, free from defects
and shall be sufficient for the intended load. Timber used in the
construction of a scaffold shall be straight grained, sound and free from
large knots, dry rot, worm holes and other weakening defects. Bamboo
used in the construction of scaffolds shall comply with the Code of
Practice for Bamboo Scaffolding Safety.
The maximum height of a tower scaffold shall not be more than 3.5 times
the minimum base width. When the height is greater than 6 metres, the
scaffold shall be tied to the building or base mass pieces shall be used.
Poles, ladders and similar scaffolds shall be adequately braced.
Each scaffold shall be provided with a safe means of access, such as
stairs, ladders or ramps.
Each scaffold shall be provided with safety nets, safety fans or protective
screens to prevent danger from falling objects.
Each scaffold shall be inspected by a competent person at intervals not
exceeding 14 days and after exposure to weather conditions that are likely
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14.11.3
Working Platforms
Each scaffold on which workers are employed shall be provided with a
sufficient number of working platforms.
No working platform shall be used until its construction has been
completed, the necessary safe guards have been properly fixed and an
inspection has been carried out by a competent person.
All structures and appliances used as supports for a working platform shall
be of sound construction, have a firm footing and be adequately strutted
and braced to be stable.
Each board or plank forming part of a working platform shall be of sound
construction, adequate strength and free from patent defect and be:
wider than 200 millimetres and thicker than 25 millimetres, or
wider than 150 millimetres if it is thicker than 40 millimetres.
Each working platform from which a person is liable to fall a distance of
more than 2 metres shall either be closely boarded, planked or plated.
When a person is liable to fall more than 2 metres, the following widths
shall be provided (unless they would be impracticable due to limited
available space):
for a working platform, at least 400 millimetres wide;
for a gangway or run for the passage of persons only, at least 400
millimetres wide, and
for a gangway or run for the passage of material, at least 650
millimetres wide.
No board or plank shall extend more than 150 millimetres beyond its end
support unless it is sufficiently secured to prevent tipping.
A suitable guardrail to a height of between 900 millimetres and 1,150
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14.12
14.12.1
14.12.2
Accesses
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14.12.2.2 Stairways
Stairways shall at all times be kept clear of material and shall be properly
lit.
Handrails shall be provided where a person is liable to fall 2 metres or
more.
14.12.2.4 Floor
Floors, passageways and walkways shall be kept clear of small articles,
tools, scrap metal or any other working material when no longer in use.
Oil, grease, chips or other material that could cause slipping or falling shall
be removed. All trip hazards shall be removed.
Floors shall be cleared frequently and kept in a good condition, and be
firm and level. Worn spots and other defects shall be reported immediately
for repair.
14.13
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14.13.1
Compressed-air Tools
The use of boilers, pressure receivers, air receivers and steam containers
shall be in accordance with the Boilers and Pressure Receivers
Ordinance, Cap 56.
An air receiver is defined as:
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14.13.2
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broken drill.
Although no guards are available for drill bits, some protection is afforded
if drill bits are carefully chosen for the work to be done, such as being no
longer than necessary to do the work.
When an operator must guide a drill with his hand, the drill shall be
equipped with a sleeve that fits over the drill bit. The sleeve protects the
operators hands and also serves as a limit stop if the drill should plunge
through the material.
Oversized bits shall not be ground down to fit small electrical drills.
Instead, an adapter shall be used that will fit the large bit and provide extra
power through a speed reduction gear.
When large, powerful drills are used, small pieces of work shall be
clamped or anchored to prevent whipping.
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cut away. If waterproof plugs, etc, were in general use that would
eventually lead to a situation where an accident could occur, possibly with
fatal results.
Plugs and socket outlets and cable connectors used for different voltages
shall be non-interchangeable with those of other voltages. It is also
advisable to label the sockets, eg, a 110-volt socket shall have a label
saying, use only 110-volt equipment from this socket.
14.13.3
Abrasive Wheels
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Spindles
Do not mount the wheel on a machine for which it is not intended. The
wheel shall fit easily, but not loosely, on the spindle. Do not attempt to
mount a wheel that fits tightly on the spindle; the heat of operation could
cause the spindle to expand and possibly crack the wheel.
Before mounting the wheel, check that the speed of the spindle does not
exceed the maximum permissible speed marked on the wheel.
The spindle shall be checked for wear in the bearings. Bearings that are
unduly worn shall be renewed.
b)
Flanges
Every abrasive wheel shall be mounted between suitable flanges that shall
be not less that one third the diameter of the wheel. The flanges shall be
recessed on the side next to the wheel to make sure that clamping
pressure is not exerted near the hole.
Flanges for wheels with large holes shall not be recessed, but the corners
of the wheel seatings shall be undercut so that the corners of the wheel
will not be subjected to pressure. The inner (driving) flange shall be keyed,
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Guards
Guards shall be securely attached to the body of the machine.
For straight-sided wheels, the maximum angular exposure of the abrasive
periphery and sides shall not exceed 180 degrees.
Guards for straight grinding machines shall be provided with a front curtain
that shall be securely fastened to the body of the machine.
For cup wheels, the back face and periphery shall be enclosed and the
guard shall be adjustable to compensate for the wear of the wheel.
For depressed-centre grinding wheels, the wheel shall have a maximum
angular exposure of 180 degrees and the guard shall be so located as to
be between the operator and the wheel during use. The clearance
between the inside of the guard and the periphery of the unused wheel
shall be not greater than 5 per cent of the nominal wheel diameter.
Guards have four main functions:
to contain the wheel parts in the event of a burst;
to protect the wheel against inadvertent damage from shock, etc;
to prevent, as far as practicable, the operator coming into contact with
the wheel, and
to prevent an over-sized wheel being fitted.
d)
Controls
Machines in which abrasive wheels are used shall be provided with
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efficient devices for starting and cutting off power, and the controls of such
devices shall be readily and conveniently operated by the person using
the machine.
e)
Washers
The purpose of washers is to distribute the clamping pressure evenly on
the wheel. In addition to preventing slipping with less clamping pressure,
washers tend to reduce wear on the flanges.
Washers, or blotters, as they are sometimes called, shall be made of
compressible material not more than 1.6 millimetres thick. They should be
used between the wheel and the flanges whenever the clamping surfaces
are flat. They shall not be used for taper sided or dovetailed abrasive
wheels. Washers shall be an easy fit on the wheel locating spigot if the
flanges fit into a recess. On straight wheels, the washers shall be slightly
larger than the flanges. Care shall be taken to make sure that each
washer is free from crinkles. If a wheel has been used previously, any
piece of the old washer or loose grains of abrasive shall be carefully
removed, otherwise high spots will occur, leading to severe local stresses
when the wheel is clamped tight.
f)
Clamping Bolts
All clamping bolts shall be made of high-tensile steel.
g)
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be fitted between the wheel and its flanges where the surfaces are flat;
wrinkles in washers shall be avoided; washers are not recommended
for taper and dovetail wheels;
when tightening nuts, care shall be taken to tighten them only just
enough to hold the wheel firmly excessive clamping pressure is
liable to damage the wheel; the nuts shall be tightened by hand
pressure on a spanner and never by a hammer and chisel or similar
means, and
when the flanges are clamped by a series of bolts, care shall be taken
to screw up each bolt uniformly; all the bolts shall first be run up with
the fingers and then tightened in pattern formation afterwards.
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3)
4)
There are many types of abrasive wheel dresser and various methods by
which their operations may be carried out. If necessary, wheel and
machine manufacturers shall be consulted on the technical aspects of the
subject.
14.13.3.10Wheel Balance
Abrasive wheels are balanced by manufacturers within normal limits. For
some operations, closer limits of balance are required. That is obtained by
various methods such as the insertion of lead, the use of heavy paint or by
an arrangement of sliding mass pieces.
14.13.3.11Condition of Floors
The floor surrounding every fixed machine or area where portable tools
are being used shall be maintained in good and even conditions. So as far
as practicable, it shall be kept clear of loose material and prevented from
becoming slippery.
14.13.4
Chain Saws
Should a chain saw be not operated properly and with respect, it can
quickly cause severe injury and even death.
Before using a chain saw, read the owner's manual, note the safety
practices and know how to check and adjust the chain tension.
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a kickback guard that prevents the chain from hitting another object;
noise and vibration reduction features;
a throttle interlock that will prevent accidental throttle advance;
a high engine idle latch that allows the operator to start the engine
while holding the saw firmly on the ground, and
hand guards.
Also, choose a chain saw that is lightweight and has a cutting bar no
longer than needed.
14.13.4.3 Transportation
Make sure that the chain guard is on the saw when the saw is not in use.
Always carry the saw at your side, with the cutting bar and chain to the
rear and to the outside.
Never carry a chain saw in the passenger area of a vehicle.
14.13.4.4 Fuelling
Observe the following points when fuelling a chain saw:
never smoke while fuelling;
use the fuel mix recommended by the manufacturer;
never fuel a hot chain saw let it cool first;
always fuel in a clear area away from debris;
if the fuel can does not have a spout use a funnel, and
wipe the saw clean of any spilled fuel after fuelling.
14.13.4.5 Starting
Never start the saw while holding it off the ground, or by drop starting it.
There is only one safe way to start a chain saw:
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Felling Trees
Felling trees can be dangerous so safety is important. Look at the work
area.
Wind is unpredictable and can cause hazards, so cut trees on a still day.
Look for other trees or buildings that a falling tree may encounter. If power
lines are in the way, call the power utility, and they will help you.
Before felling a tree, identify a path where the tree will fall. Stand with feet
well braced. Start the under cut notch one-quarter of the diameter of the
tree on the side where it will fall. Back cut the opposite side parallel to the
bottom notch an inch or so higher for the hinge. Slow down as the chain
saw approaches the notch. Keep wedges nearby. Call a warning, such as
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timber, as the tree begins to fall. Get out of the way by moving off at a
45-degree angle.
Use extra care when cutting small trees. Trees four to five inches in
diameter can usually be felled with one cut. Watch for bounce backs and
limbs.
b)
Limbing
After a tree had been felled, trim off the limbs and cut the tree to
manageable lengths.
Trim the limbs from the opposite side, keeping the tree trunk between you
and the chain saw.
Never make cuts with the saw between your legs or straddle the limb to be
cut.
If working on a hill, stand on the uphill side.
If the saw is tending to pinch, begin a new cut on the opposite side or use
a wedge.
Make all cuts at top speed on full throttle.
c)
Bucking
When cutting the trunk of a tree (bucking), make sure that the chain does
not hit the ground.
An operator can cut many trees and not damage the chain but striking the
ground one time can damage the chain.
A dry chain is not safe.
If the log is supported along its entire length, make cuts from the top
(called overbuck) one third the diameter of the log deep, the entire length
of the log. When that is completed, roll the log over and make the final
cuts.
If the log is supported on one end, make the first cut (underbuck) one third
the diameter, then complete the cut from the topside by overbucking the
upper two-thirds to meet the underbuck.
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When the log is supported from both ends, cut one-third the diameter from
the top (overbuck), then complete the cut by cutting upwards from the
underside (underbuck) to meet the first cut.
14.13.4.9 Fatigue
Many injuries occur because an operator was tired or withstood long
periods of saw vibration take frequent breaks.
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Ship-board Safety
14.15.2.1 Watchkeeping
It shall be the masters responsibility to organize watch keeping on board
in accordance with the STCW95 Convention and Code, Chapter VIII, the
Publication to the Shipping No 315/1997 and local regulations.
The International Collision Prevention Regulations shall at all times be
observed.
Relevant lights/shapes shall be displayed, depending on the nature of the
operations being carried out.
If the officer on duty anticipates an unusual or difficult situation, or if it has
happened, that officer shall always inform the master or, for the engine
room, the chief engineer.
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14.16
Working at Height
The statutory requirements for working at height, and the prevention of
falling objects, are laid down in the Construction Sites (Safety)
Regulations of the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance.
The use of scaffolding and working platforms is governed by the
Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations and the Codes of Practice for
Scaffolding.
Any open edge from which a person is liable to fall a vertical distance of
more than 2 metres shall be protected by suitable barrier that has a top
rail with a height of between 900 and 1,150 millimetres, and an
intermediate rail with a height of between 450 and 650 millimetres. In
addition, a toeboard of a height of not less than 200 millimetres shall be
provided to prevent objects from falling.
Work scaffolds shall be erected in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions and shall comply with prevailing statutory requirements.
Platforms, gangways or runs from which a person is liable to fall a vertical
distance of more than 2 metres shall either be closely boarded, planked or
plated.
Each board or plank forming part of a working platform shall be of sound
construction, adequate strength and free from patent defect. Each board
or plank shall not be less than 200 millimetres in width and not less than
25 millimetres in thickness, or not less than 150 millimetres in width when
the board or plank exceeds 50 millimetres in thickness.
Each board or plank shall rest securely and evenly on its supports. No
board or plank shall project beyond its end support by more than 150
millimetres unless it is sufficiently secured to prevent tipping.
Any working platform from which a person could fall a distance of more
than 2 metres shall be at least 400 millimetres in width.
Gangways or runs from which a person is liable to fall a distance of more
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than 2 metres shall be at least 400 millimetres wide if it is used only for the
passage of persons. Its width shall be extended to at least 650 millimetres
wide if it is used for the passage of material.
Scaffolds shall be inspected by a competent person every 14 days and
also after any such exposure to a weather condition, such as a tropicalcyclone, that is likely to have affected its strength or stability. The results
of such inspections shall be entered in prescribed Form 5.
Workers working at height where the erection of fencing barriers are
impracticable shall be provided with suitable safety belts or harnesses,
and suitable and sufficient safe anchorage points or life-line system.
Safety netting shall also be used as appropriate.
Stairways shall be protected by temporary hand-railings.
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14.17.1
Floor
Please refer to 12.7.
14.17.2
Wall Openings
Each wall opening from which a person is liable to fall a distance of 1.5
metres or greater shall be properly guarded.
The standard protection for wall openings shall be:
top rail ................................................................... at 900 mm to 1150 mm high
mid rail .................................................................... at 450 mm to 500 mm high
toe board................................................................... at 200 mm high or above.
When a wall opening is below 500 millimetres high but there is a hazard of
a person or material falling through, a standard toe-board shall be
provided.
14.17.3
Stairways
Please refer to 12.7.
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Lighting
Please refer to 12.7.
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14.19.1
Safety Nets
The use of safety nets is intended not only to prevent personnel from
sustaining injury but also to protect persons from objects falling from a
height during construction, demolition and maintenance works. Safety nets
shall be suspended at or below areas or places from which objects or
debris may fall from a height.
Consideration shall also be given to the use of safety nets where
conditions are such that the safety of persons below and the protection of
property below cannot be adequately ensured without their use.
Safety nets, usually double-ply, shall be installed as close as practicable
on the scaffolding to catch small objects, such as tools and small pieces of
debris.
Safety nets shall be securely fixed to the scaffolding to prevent them from
being blown off by strong winds.
Safety nets shall be regularly inspected and maintained.
14.19.2
Protective Fans
Protective fans made of bamboo scaffolds or purpose-built steelwork shall
be provided for the prevention of falling objects on building works.
Bamboo catch fans covered by zinc sheeting and canvas shall be erected
around bamboo scaffolding. Alternatively, plywood-covered structural steel
catch fans may be erected.
The protective catch fans shall be regularly inspected at intervals not
exceeding 14 days by a competent person and the results of that
inspection shall be entered in the prescribed inspection report. All catch
fans shall be properly maintained and debris shall be cleared to make sure
that the protection fans are not overloaded. Any damage, gaps or holes on
the catch fans shall be repaired as soon as practicable.
14.19.3
Toe-Boards
Toe-boards shall rise at least 200 millimetres above working platforms and
edges.
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Sheet Piling
Sheet-piling operations include driving and extracting.
Air compressors, cranes, lifting gear and vibrating hammers are common
plant and equipment for sheet-piling work and the use of such plant and
equipment shall comply with statutory requirements, manufacturers
recommendations and safety requirements specified in corresponding
sections of this plan.
The most hazardous operations in sheet piling are to lift and guide the
interlocking of sheet piles and several serious accidents had been
occurred in the industry due to improper working at height and lifting
arrangements.
To minimize hazards in sheet piling operations, the following safety
precautions shall be complied with:
the sheet piles shall be stored on firm and even ground, stacked
orderly and securely to prevent slipping or toppling during handling;
if wailings and trestles are required for the temporary support of sheet
piles, that support shall be properly designed by a competent engineer
and constructed in accordance with specifications;
to lift a sheet pile horizontally, at least two slings in a suitable angle
shall be used lifting a sheet pile at its mid-point by a single sling is
strictly prohibited;
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to lift a sheet pile vertically by a hole cut on the upper end of the sheet
pile, the lifting method shall be properly designed, communicated and
controlled to prevent detachment of the pile from the lifting gear;
a remote-release shackle shall be used when practicable; the length of
the operating rope shall be less than the length of the pile and the rope
shall be secured around the pile to prevent snagging, or being caught
by wind and becoming inaccessible;
no person shall stay within the radius (length of sheet pile) of a sheet
pile during lifting;
if practicable, the protruding portion of a fixed sheet pile shall be
minimized to about 1 metre above ground level so that workers can
carry out the guiding/ interlocking processes at ground level;
in case the interlocking process has to be carried out at high level
(above 2 metres), provision of a safe working platform, use of an
elevated platform or use of a sheet-pile threader shall be considered
the use of a mancage for sheet-piling operations is strictly prohibited;
welding/cutting operations shall comply with safety requirements in
corresponding sections of this plan;
workers handling sheet piles shall wear protective gloves, and
suitable ear protectors shall be worn by workers during the operation
of a vibrating hammer.
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14.23
Housekeeping
Housekeeping means maintaining the necessary standards of domestic
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14.23.1
Purpose
The purpose of good housekeeping is to promote order and cleanliness
through a site.
There are three main objectives are to:
eliminate accidents and fire hazards;
conserve space, time, material and effort, and
obtain and maintain good working conditions.
The general layout of a site is extremely important in good housekeeping.
Roads and passageways shall be kept clear of obstructions at all times.
All roads sign shall be posted to enable lorries coming on site to proceed
to their correct destination and to facilitate emergency services to get to
their destinations with ease and a minimum of delay.
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14.23.2
Stairways
Stairways shall at all times be kept clear of all material, shall be correctly
lit and provided with handrails.
14.23.3
14.23.4
14.23.5
Floors
Floors, passageways and walkways shall be kept clear of small articles,
tools, scrap metal or any other working material when they are no longer
in use.
Oils, grease, chips or other material that can be the cause of slipping or
falling shall be removed.
Floors shall be cleared frequently and kept in good condition, firm and
level. Worn spots and other defects shall be reported for immediate repair.
Inclined ramps shall have raised slats fixed on their surface, with an
opening to enable wheelbarrows to be moved along them.
14.23.6
Material Storage
Improper stacking and storage of material is a major safety hazard and
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14.23.7
Tools
Small tools and implements shall not be permitted to lie around where
they may present a slipping or tripping hazard.
Special racks for tools shall be provided.
Tools bins shall be provided for picks, shovels and similar tools.
Storage places shall be located conveniently where workers will use them,
and, thereby, reduce the temptation to leave equipment at the workplace
where it could cause an accident or be lost. Tool cribs and racks will
encourage good housekeeping and promote efficiency.
Tool-box and site-box lids shall be propped open to prevent finger and
hand injuries.
14.23.8
Loose Timber
When shuttering is stripped, all loose timber shall be carefully stacked and
removed.
Loose timber with protruding nails is a major source of accidents.
Therefore, all nails shall be removed or bent over to prevent penetration
wounds.
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14.23.9
Assessment
The site management and Safety Management Committee members shall
set criteria for the assessment of housekeeping conditions.
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14.24.1
Statutory References
The statutory references are:
Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance;
Occupational Safety and Health Regulation, and
Occupational Safety and Health (Display Screen
Regulation.
14.24.2
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Temporary Works
Formal procedures shall be employed to control the design, erection,
installation, maintenance, loading and dismantling of significant temporary
works such as formwork, falsework, scaffolding and excavation support
system.
The Safety Officer shall monitor the situation to make sure that the
procedures are applied to all relevant temporary works on the project.
For major temporary works, a suitably-qualified and experienced engineer
shall be appointed as a temporary-works coordinator to supervise and
coordinate the procedures and to liaise, where appropriate, with the Safety
Officer to make sure that the design, erection, installation, loading and
dismantling of the relevant temporary works are performed without risk to
personnel or property.
The temporary-works coordinator shall sign off before concrete is poured.
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All electrical apparatus shall be treated with respect. Care shall be taken
to make sure that the correct type of apparatus is used and that it is
capable of operating safely under the worst and most-hazardous
conditions liable to be encountered.
All installation shall be tested by a registered electrical worker at the
outset and inspections and tests shall be carried out monthly. All
temporary electrical distribution boards shall be locked and accessible
only by authorized electrical workers. A suitable electrical-hazard warning
notice shall be placed on the board. The registered electrical worker shall
inspect all distribution boxes monthly. He shall complete a Distribution
Boxes Monthly Electrical Installation Inspection Checklist and return a
copy to the safety office for its record.
It is sometimes necessary, because of the nature or circumstances of a
particular job, for cables to lie on the ground, if only for a short time. In
such cases, additional protection shall be provided a useful method is to
effectively sleeve them (eg, in reinforced hose pipe).
Joints in cables shall be avoided whenever practicable. When
unavoidable, they shall only be made in a purpose-built housing.
Cables on site are inevitably subjected to rough treatment. Heavy-dutytype cables shall be used and special care shall therefore be taken to
make sure that the earth-continuity conductor remains intact because, if it
is broken, the whole system will no longer be safe even though the supply
will not be interrupted.
All portable hand tools shall be operated at 110 volts. A step-down
transformer shall be provided at the switch box if a 110-volt supply is not
available.
All hand tools shall be inspected by a registered electrical worker quarterly
and an Electrical Hand Tools Checklist completed. A tag marked with the
registered number and the examined date shall be affixed to each
checked hand tool. An electric hand tools register shall be maintained by
the Safety Officer.
Temporary site lighting shall be operated at a voltage of 110 volts or
lower. A lock-out system shall be implemented for repair-and-maintenance
works on the temporary electrical system.
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14.27.1
Statutory References
The statutory references are:
Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Lifting Appliances and Lifting
Gear) Regulations;
Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Loadshifting Machinery)
Regulations;
Code of Practice for Safe Use of Mobile Cranes; and
Code of Practice for Safe Use of Excavators
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14.27.3
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Wood-working Machinery
To ensure the safe use of wood-working machinery:
1)
The use of wood-working machinery is governed by the Factories
and Industrial Undertakings (Wood Working Machinery) Regulations.
2)
Effective guarding shall be provided to the rotating parts of the
wood-working machinery.
3)
When guards are removed to facilitate the checking or maintenance
of the machine, that machine shall be isolated so that it cannot be
operated with the guard removed.
4)
A riving knife shall be provided to circular bench saw.
5)
An emergency stop shall be provided.
6)
Fire extinguishers shall be provided.
7)
No smoking/no naked fire warning signs shall be displayed at
prominent places.
8)
No accumulation of wood dust is allowed, and generated wood dust
shall be clean up by the end of each shift.
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10)
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Noise at Work
Noisy operations in the workplaces are governed by the Factories and
Industrial Undertakings (Noise at Work) Regulation.
Leighton is aware of the statutory and contractual obligations with regard
to noise and shall implement arrangements to make sure that those
requirements are satisfied. Competent persons shall carry out noise
assessments of construction activities suspected of generating excessive
noise levels. Reasonable steps shall then be taken to correct the situation
after the work noise level has been determined.
The completed noise assessment report shall be submitted to the Labour
Department within 28 days after the date of noise measurement. If the
measured noise level is greater than the second action level (90 decibels
(acoustic)), which is prescribed by law, a standard warning sign shall be
placed on the source of the noise for easy reference and the operator who
works with that particular source of noise shall be provided with an
approved-type hearing protector. Reasonable steps shall be taken to
make sure those operators wear their hearing protector properly under
noisy circumstances.
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Demolition
Demolition is a high-risk activity, with works being carried out in the
reverse order of construction. Such work shall be undertaken by a
registered specialist contractor under the supervision of a demolition
supervisor.
Hazards in demolition work include:
falling person, falling material, flying material and debris;
collapse of the building or structure (deliberately or unplanned);
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appointment of a competent
supervisor;
removal of debris;
provision and use of personal protection equipment, and
emergency procedures.
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Pipe Pile
Method statement for piling work will be prepared prior to the
commencement of piling work. All piling workers will be trained and
instructed in its hazard and relevant safety precautions.
All underground services within piling area will be located, if any.
Site Foreman should ensure that all piling accessories will not be stacked
more than two meters in height.
The criteria for the selection of piling and lifting plant and equipment will
be carefully selected, all plant and machinery will checked before use.
The requirements of Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Lifting
Appliances and Lifting Gear) Regulations will be strictly observed by the
Company.
Access ladder and proper fencing shall be provided for working platform.
Safety procedure for grouting works shall be implemented
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Safety Officer will be responsible to assess the noise level of the piling
machines by a sound level meter and to demarcate the noise zone on site
accordingly.
Manual handling training should be provided to workers
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Diaphragm Wall
Prior to the commencement of works, risk assessments will be performed
to evaluate potential hazard of different aspects of the works. And then
corresponding preventive measures will be Incorporated and then put into
force for implementation.
In additional to the general safety and health issues highlighted, several
additional aspects during the construction of the foundation works and the
associated work should be considered.
Prior to mobilization of plant, a dry, firm, and level working platform shall
be installed that is suitable for the safe operation of all plant and
equipment. The designated working areas will be inspected by an
appointed person such as a safety supervisor.
Topsoil will be removed if it is unsuitable for platform preparation.
Concrete slabs may be required to be cast as foundations for heavy
equipment (such as silos for water storage). Areas that are heavily
trafficked may require a hardcore platform to be installed to improve the
safety against instability.
All unloading, installation of plant and equipment and erection of cranes
will be supervised by experienced and trained personnel. A superintendent
or similar competent person will be specifically appointed to ensure that
these operation are carried safety and to the required procedures.
Handling and hoisting of heavy items with cranes will be coordinated by an
experienced foreman of chief operator, with the help of safety supervisor or
lifting supervisors.
Prior to works commencement, it is ensured that all operations will be in
line with safety system in operation. This will be periodically, and when
circumstances change, reviewed and amended to recognize correct site
operations.
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Notice boards located near the operative changing rooms, exits, entrance,
and assembly points will be used for further safety communication,
updates etc.
All site staff will be required to attend site-specific induction courses
designed for the project. This serves to refresh the relevant site staff the
latest statutory safety requirements, as well as to notify the updated
information on site safety and related hazards.
Special toolbox talks and ad-hoc gatherings will also be held to
disseminate specific information to the site teams. During the construction
phase, regular site safety inspections and safety meeting will be held. The
meeting will be attended by all site personnel.
All site personnel are required to wear PPE. This includes safety helmet,
reflective vest, safety footwear, etc. Operatives of special trade may be
also required to use special PPE to cope with particular tasks and
environment.
Procedures with regards to critical events, such as heavy rainstorms,
typhoon, fire, underground explosive exposed, etc. will also be made clear
to all site personnel.
Drills related to some critical events, such as fire, may be held to ensure all
site staff is familiar with the emergent evacuation steps.
The following activities will be supervised closely by the site agent and his
delegated:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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g.
h.
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15.1.1
Site Personnel
Unauthorized persons shall not be allowed to enter the site.
Subcontractors workers shall be registered at Leightons site office on
arrival on site. A copy of their Hong Kong Identity Card shall be kept at the
site office for reference. All employees shall be given a Leightons badge
(the entry permit) after attending the safety induction course. Those entry
permits will last for one year and shall be renewed ahead of time.
Warning signs prohibiting unauthorized entry to the site shall be exhibited
at each entrance, at the exit of the site and at any other appropriate places
along the boundary of the site. All staff shall act to make sure that children
are not allowed on site.
Proper records shall be kept of all equipment and material brought onto or
taken away from the site.
A uniformed guard or watchman shall be employed to look after the office
compound and to conduct regular patrols of the site area after working
hours.
15.1.2
Site Vehicles
All site vehicles shall be well maintained in accordance with the
manufacturers recommendations. All on-road vehicles shall be registered
and licensed by the Transport Department.
Any off-road vehicle deemed not suitable for its intended purpose shall not
be used. Any on-road vehicle that is not registered and licensed by the
Transport Department shall not be allowed on site unless special
permission is obtained from Leighton.
All vehicles entering and leaving the site shall be recorded by the security
guard and the record will be kept at the guardhouse for reference.
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equipment, material and plant, and shall appoint its own security guard to
guard their property.
Proper records shall be kept of all equipment and material brought onto or
taken away from the site.
15.1.4
Security Guard
A licensed security service company shall be employed to provide security
service on site on a 24-hour basis throughout the Contract period. Their
main duties shall be:
1)
2)
3)
15.1.5
Smart-Card System
Smart-card system shall be installed at the site entrance to record and
verify the information of all site personnel entering and leaving the sites.
No persons are allowed to work on site without a smart-card. All visitors
shall be issued a visitor card for identification.
15.1.6
15.2
15.2.1
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15.2.2
CDM Process
CDM is a systematic consideration and management of safety and health
issues from preliminary design to project completion and subsequent
stages. The following processes shall be followed at different stages of
project with suitable reference to Guidance Notes on Constructions
Design and Management published by Environment, Transport and work
Bureau, Hong Kong Housing Authority and Occupational Safety and
Health Council.
1) At preliminary design stage, discussion or brainstorming meetings
shall be conducted among all key stakeholders and other relevant
parties to facilitate productive discussion and cross-fertilization of
ideas, comments and concerns relating to health and safety design
issues. All the significant comments and concerns should be recorded
in the Summary of Health and Safety Concerns and included in the
Project Health and Safety File. In case the hazards and impacts
identified are significant, alternative design options shall be considered
where practicable.
2) At detailed design stage, the design team shall conduct a
comprehensive consideration on all possible hazards and impacts,
together with a risk assessment for their design. The risk assessment
shall ensure that all foreseeable hazards and impacts during the
construction and maintenance phase are covered, and regularly
reviewed and updated are carried out until the design is finished. The
Contractor Project Supervisor shall review that the hazards and
impacts associated with the project are identified sufficiently by the
designers with risk control measures established, and the key
stakeholders are communicated to and fully aware of the safety and
health issues affecting the project. All significant hazards and impacts
identified at this stage shall be documented in the Hazard and Impact
Summary, after consultation and agreement with stakeholders and
other relevant parties, the Summary shall be finalised and included in
the Project Health and Safety File.
3) At tender preparation stage, a Pre-tender Health and Safety Plan shall
be prepared which include sufficient details on significant hazards and
impacts for reference by tenders. The Pre-tender Health and Safety
Plan shall be included in the Project Health and Safety File.
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4) After the contract award, the Project Safety Plan shall be prepared
based on the available information on Pre-tender Health and Safety
Plan and other applicable health and other safety issues arising from
the proposed construction methods. In addition, all significant
information relevant to the subsequent operation, maintenance and
demolition of the project shall be identified, collected during the
construction stage and updated to Project Health and Safety File.
5) Upon completion of the construction stage, the Project Health and
Safety File shall be reviewed for the sufficiency of its content and pass
to the operation and maintenance parties for their reference and
subsequent updating works.
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Appendix
1.5.1
Objectives
Output objectives
a) Accident
Frequency Rate
b) Incident Rate
c) Severity Rate
d) Average
Loss
Time Rate
e) Loss Time Injury
Frequency Rate
Total Recordable
Injury Frequency
Rate
g) Class 1 Damage
Frequency Rate
Target
Definitions
0.6
120
60
f)
7.4
x 100,000
x 1, 000 x 12
x 1,000,000
x 1,000,000
x 1, 000,000
x 1,000,000
Input objectives
h) Safe
Working
Cycle Attendance
Percentage
i)
j)
Near
Miss
Reporting
Frequency Rate
per 1,000,000 MH
% Close out of
Investigation
Report
k) No.
of
uncontrolled
Class 1 risk being
identified
l) Staff / workers
engagement
in
the SFL walk
m) Toolbox Meeting
Attendance
Percentage
20.8
day /
worker
No. of Employee
>5
100%
x 1,000,000
x 100%
100%
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(a)
(b)
The Accident Frequency Rate is triggered following two categories when there are 2 or more accidents in the previous two months and the two-month moving
average (2MMA) of the accident rate is higher than 0.6 or DEVB's latest target; and/or
when there are 2 or more accidents in the previous three months and the three-month moving
average (3MMA) of the accident rate is higher than 0.9 or DEVB's latest target.
An injury that results in time lost for the next full shift.
An injury treated by a medical practitioner but not losing a
full shift.
An injury where a person Is not able to their normal
duties, but can perform alternate or restricted duties on
site.
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Name
Position
Contact No.
Jimmy Chu
Site Agent
9031 1424
Bob Yeung
9256 4206
Michael Ryan
Engineering Manager
9674 9390
Cathy Wong
Administration Manager
9664 1192
Ringo Pak
Commercial Manager
2214 7703
Andrew Lau
Construction Manager
9675 1105
K. M. Tsui
Superintendent
9492 3394
Thomas Yee
6461 8632
Alex Cheung
Safety Officer
6283 2296
K. P. Lai
Safety Supervisor
6461 4660
Lighting Chan
Environmental Officer
6323 9369
Joel Yiu
Healthcare Officer
9664 1200
Contact No
Emergency
999
Police Station
2543-4603
2522-0367
2559-2417
2802-0947
2855-3111
Ambulance Centre
2735-3355
Labour Department
2835-2032
2301-2637
2824-5000
2843-3111
1083 / 1093
2963-1256
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Duration
Administration:
20 45
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Items
10. Strive for L.I.F.E. Safe Behavior
11. Disciplinary Actions
12. Environmental Training
Policy
Noise, Air, Waste, Ground, Water Trees
13. Question and Answer
Duration
Examination:
Induction Examination and Rule Tests
Marking of exam sheets
15 20
minutes,
depends on
class size
Total :
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The above ordinances and regulations are available on the Hong Kong
SAR government web site: http://www.justice.gov.hk/home.htm.
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Title
RA 1
Trial Pit
RA 2
Utility Survey
RA 4
RA 5
RA 6
RA 7
RA 8
Hoarding Erection
RA 9
RA 10
RA 11
RA 12
RA 13
RA 14
RA 15
RA 20
RA 28
Pumping Test
RA 29
RA 30
Grout Curtain
RA 32
RA 33
RA 34
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Title
Temporary Drainage Diversion at Man Po Street Stage 1
Construction of Man Po Street Slip Road and its
Associated Pavement Modification Works
RA 37
RA 38
RA 39
RA 40
RA 41
RA 42
RA 43
RA 44
RA 45
RA 46
RA 47
RA 48
RA 49
RA 51
RA 52
RA 53
RA 54
RA 55
RA 56
RA 57
RA 58
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Title
RA 60
RA 62
RA 63
RA 64
RA 65
RA 67
RA 68
RA 69
RA 71
RA 72
RA 73
RA 74
RA 75
RA 76
RA 77
Construction Roadworks
RA 78
RA 79
RA 83
RA 84
RA 85
RA 87
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Title
RA 88
RA 89
RA 98
RA 99
RA 100
RA 101
Tree Felling
RA 102
RA 105
RA 106
RA 109
RA 112
RA 113
RA 115
RA 117
RA 118
RA 119
RA 121
Pier Column
RA 122
RA 123
RA 124
RA 126
RA 127
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RA 128
RA 129
RA 130
RA 131
RA 132
RA 134
RA 135
RA 139
RA 140
RA 143
Construction of Trough A
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Description
Yes
No
Not
Applicable
1.
2.
Fully shield outdoor electric distribution boxes or
transposition them to indoor location
3.
Keep lifting appliances in safety condition
including lowering and properly securing jibs of
mobile crane
4.
Secure temporary works
5.
Keep fencing to excavation area
6.
Secure scaffold
7.
Secure hoarding
8.
Drainage system and pits are cleared of
obstructions and sludge
9.
Pump systems are tested, refueled and primed
10.
Guy wire affixed to structure are checked and
tightened
11.
All sign / notices boards and barriers are
reinforced
*After receiving advanced notice of typhoon/ storm signal 8 from Hong Kong
Observatory.
* 8 /
Checked by :
Title:
Signature:
Date
Time:
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Description
Yes
No
Not
Applicable
Title:
Signature:
Date
Time:
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Title
10.3
Tropical-cyclone Procedures
10.3.1
Signal No. 1
10.3.2
Signal No. 3
10.3.3
10.4
Rainstorm-warning Procedures
10.4.1
10.4.1.1
10.4.1.2
10.4.2
10.4.2.1
10.4.2.2
10.4.2.3
10.4.3
Thunderstorm Warning
10.4.3.1
10.4.3.2
Thunderstorm Procedures
10.4.3.3
10.4.3.4
First Aid
10.4.4
Landslip Warning
10.5
Follow-up Action
10.6
Fire Procedures
10.7
Flooding Procedures
10.8
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10.9
10.10
10.11
10.11.1
Electric Shock
10.11.2
Bleeding
10.11.3
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Position
Responsible
Contact No.
Jimmy Chu
Site Agent
Project
9031-1424
Bob Yeung
Project
9256-4206
Andrew Lau
Construction Manager
Project
9675-1105
K. M. Tsui
Superintendent
Project
9492-3394
Thomas Yee
Safety
6461-8632
Alex Cheung
Safety Officer
Safety
6283-2296
K. P. Lai
Safety Supervisor
Safety
6461-4660
Lighting Chan
Environmental Officer
Environmental
6323-9369
Joel Yiu
Healthcare Officer
Healthcare
9664-1200
Contact No
Emergency
999
Police Station
2543-4603
2522-0367
2559-2417
2802-0947
2855-3111
Ambulance Centre
2735-3355
Labour Department
2835-2032
2301-2637
2824-5000
2843-3111
1083 / 1093
2963-1256
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