Vol. 8 C O N T E N T S Chapter Topic Page No 1 General 1 1.1 Introduction to the Company 1 1 1.2 1Indian Standards in Construction Safetv I 4 I 1 , / Statutory Legislations related to 1 7 I l.J Occupational Health and Safety 2 Safety Management 12 2.1 Safety Management 12 2.1.1 Safety Supervisor (s) 12 2.1.2 Com~etentPersonls) 13 1 2.1.3 1Due Diligence 1 13 1 1 2.2.1 Zero Tolerance Program 14 2.3 Responsibilities / Attitudes 15 2.4 I Safety Organization 16 2.5 1 Res~onsibilitvMatrix 17 / 2.6 1 Personal Protection Eaui~ment(PPEI I 25 I t . I \ , 2.7 / Enforcement of Safetv Regulations " 25 d 2.8 I Important Safety Rules 26 2.9 1 Safety Inspection and Safety Audit 27 1 2.10 Safety Programme 30 2.10.1 Employee Orientation 30 1 2.10.2 1 Contractor Orientation Information I 33 - 1 1 2.10.3 1 Hazard Identification 1 34 1 1 2.1 1 1 Safety Training 2.12 Safety Meetings 38 2.13 Safety Programm /Activities Schedules 40 2.14 Accident Investigation and Reporting 40 1 2.15 1 Safetv Promotional Activities 1 47 - 1 2.16 Contractors 48 ,,, First Aid and Medical Facilities and 49 L.l 1 Medical Examination 2.18 Monthly Safety Report 50 2.19 Contractor / SJVNL Interface 5 1 1 2.20 1 Safetv Documentation and Record I 52 I 3.0 1Work Permit Systems 53 3.1 General Rules 53 3.2 Work Permit Formats 53 Working at Height Examination and Pass 53 3.2.1 C ~ r d - --A 3.2.2 Hot Work Permit 56 3.2.3 Confined S ~ a c Entrv Pennit e -57 . .I - -- Safety Work Permit for excavation, 58 3'2'4 Trenching, and Earth removal 3.2.5 Electrical Isolation Permit 59 3.2.6 Permit to Work on Plant, Machinery, and 60 Other Power Driven Equipments 3.2.7 Blasting Work Permit 61 Annexure Definitions and Glossary of Terms 63 1 Annexure Important Indian Standards on Safety 69 2 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1.1 INTRODUCTIONTO THE COMPANY: SatlujJal Vidyut Nigam Limited is one of the largest Hydroelectricitygenerating Company in Himachal Pradesh. It has a 1500MW Naptha Jhakri Hydro Power Project in Operation and Maintenance stage located at Jhakri 100Km from State Capital Shimla. It is now with the financial assistanceof World Bank Constructing412 MW Rampur HydroelectricProject at Rampur. The main activities involved in this project are; Construction of Cut and cover Channel Constructionof approx. 15.2km long, 10.5m diameter Head Race Tunnel Constructionof Surge Shaft Erection of Pen Stocks Constructionof surfacePower House Constructionof Tail Race tunnel Erection & Commissioningof ConstructionPower & CommunicationSystem Erection & Commissioningof Turbines in power House Erection and Commissioningof surface switch yard/Pot head Yard Construction of Infra structuralworks like Roads, Buildings, and Bridges etc. The Process Flow Chart of Rampur Hydro Electric Project is as Follows; 'The River water used water after power Guiding the already utilized water in its natural generationby NJHPS in upstream by from NJHPS at its outfall structure flow construction of Diversion dam, HRT, to intake structureof RHEP before Power House & TRT and Discharge confluence back to Satluj at Jhakri 4 4 Canying water through a water conductor Tunnel of 10.5m diameter & 15.08krn in length downstreamto Bayal with a cut & cover river crossing of 10.5m dia 43.2 m long RCC box sectiontype shallbe constructedto take water from left bank to the Power House on right bank bifurcating the water at tunnel end into 6 partially underground Pen stocks 5.4 m 13.8m v 1 Flow of water back to Satluj In surface Power house 138m long 23.5 wide and 48 m high for housing 6 Nos at Bayal after vertical Francis turbines where 6 * 68.67=412 MW Power is generated,power Power generated in Giga Watt Hrs 1770MU with money value generated worth 423 generation crores - - Generated Power is evacuated through 400 KV transmission line to the Satluj Northern grid. Beneficiary states are Haryana, HP, J&K, Punjab, and Rajasthan, Downstream UP, Uttaranchal, Chandigarh & Delhi ConstructionSafety Manual 1 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJhVL STANDARDS, POLICIES, OBJECTIVES & GOALS It is the policy of SJVNL to provide a safe place to work for its employees. It is acknornlcdgcd that SJVNL has the ultimate responsibility for compliance with all the requirements of applicable safety rules and orders on the Rampur Hydropower Project (Project). Each employee has thc rcsponsibility to plan, organize and perform work in the safest manner possible, consistent with sound construction practices. All en~ployeeswill be constantly on the alert for unsafe acts and conditions and to correct them immediately. Management will ensure that all employees including Subcontractors, arc aware of their personal responsibility in maintaining an accident-free and healthy work environment. This project-specific Site Safety and Health Manual have been prepared to assist in implementing this policy. Howevcr, all employees understand that this document must be complemented with continuous day-to-day, personal involvement in preventing accidents. When an accident occurs, the degree of loss is detennined by chance; therefore, preventing all accidents must be the objective of the safety goal, rather than only those where potential for serious consequences is most apparent. Accidents are preventable and result fkorn unsafe and inefficient procedures or methods, unsafe physical conditions, unsafe equipment, and unsafc personal acts. THE GOAL OF SJVNL IS TO WORK ACCIDENT FREE The challenge is to work every day on thejob INJURY FREE. This Site Safety and Health Manual lays out the written program that will assist in preventing accidents, however it will be the people on the job who will make it happen. It is proven that Safety Pays - it pays in reduccd insurance costs and in increased productivity achieved from working in a manner that allows employees to have peace of mind. Each employee will have the right to eonlplete a day's work without undue exposure to injury or adverse hcalth impacts. Safety is a full time commitment on everyone's part, not just the Safety management team. SJVNL has prepared a directive that lays down the necessary SJVNL policy and requirements governing SJVNL's "Health, Security, Safety and Environment" (HSE) efforts to achieve this ambition. Health, Security, Safety and Environment Directive: SJVNL's ambition is to demonstrate courage, foresight, respect and a strong sense of responsibility for people and the environment. SJVNL will be in the forefront in environmental care and industrial safety. This directive lays down the necessary SJVNL policy and requirements governing our "Health, Security, Safety and Environment" (HSE) efforts to acl~ievcthis ambition. The directive covers all HSE aspects, applies to all parts of the value chain, and all our other activities. SJVNL is determined to work an~bitiously,through continuous improvement, for a healthy worlc environment, safe and secure conduct, and low environmental impact. ConstructionSafety Manual 2 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL We will design our projects, develop and use teclznology to produce minimum adverse cffect on the environment, making efficient use of encrgy and resourccs. At the strategic and operational levels we will show due concern to HSE, including the health and safety of our neighbours. When acquiring or entering into con~n~ercial agreements with companies that are far from our standards, we shall strive to set ambitious goals to ensure significant jmprovements in their HSE performance. We will systematically scek to dcepen our understanding of HSE risks and cffects of our activities, promote transparency and routinely publicize our health, security, safety and environment goals and report on status and progress in a dialogue with our stakeholders, including local communities. We will continuously work to reduce environmental impacts and risks related to our activitics, and contribute to sustainable power generation in a life-cycle perspcctivc. Wc are determined to have no injurics 011our premises, and work continuously to avoid work related illnesses, property damage and production loss. We will encourage our employees to adopt a healthy, safe life-style for thenlselves and their families. If accidents occur, we shall be prepared to do the utmost to prevent and mitigate injury, damage to the environment, property and SSVNL's reputation. Saving life will be our highest priority. We will protect personnel, premises and activities against conscious and negligent i~nautl~ori~edactions, balancing the company's need for protection of the integrity of employees and third parties. HSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM All our activities shall be in con~pliancewith statutory requirements and SJVNL corporate requirements. All SJVNL projects shall be in con~pliancewith the IS0 14001 standard or cquivalcnt. We shall achieve our goals through the systematic managcmcnt of HSE risks and opportunities, and the development of and adherence to a common HSE management system built on good practice and experience, as described in detail in Safety Assurance Plans and Environmental Management Plans of ail individual projects. SJVNL encourages the use of nationally and internationally recognized standards, guidclincs, procedures and acceptance criteria. If needed, sector specifications should bc established for issucs not covered by such. Construction Safety Manual 3 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL SJVNL will strive to develop Corporate Guidance on Health, Safcty, Security and Environn~entalManagement. Wherever possible, SJVNL will encourage adoption of Occupatio~~alHealth, Safety and Social Accountability Management Systems. SAFETY DEPARTMENT: ORGANOGRAM OF SAFETY DEPT (RHEP) DY. GM (HOD) Dy. Manager t Safety 0 f d e r (E-112) Supervisory staff 1.2 INDIAN STANDARDSIN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY Indian Standards have been developed to provide necessary guidance for carrying out tasks at work places providing safe and healthy work environment. Following is a gist of Indian standards that are widely used in construction site; 1. IS 818:1968 Safety and health requirements in electric and gas welding and cutting operations Scope: This code lays down requirements for the protection of (a) Persons from injury and illness, and (b) properties (including equipment) from damage by fire and other causes, arising from electric and gas welding and cutting equipment, its installation, operation and maintenance. The general provisions of this code of practice are applicable to welding and cutting of metals and other allied processes. 2. IS 1161:1998 Steel tubes for structural purpose Scope: Construction Safety Manual 4 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL This standard covers the requirements for hot finishedwelded (HFW), hot finished seamless (HFS), and electric resistance welded (ERW) or High frequency inductionwelded (HRIW) plain carbon steel tubes for structuralpurposes. 3. IS 2750:1964 Specification for steel scaffoldings Scope: This standard lays down the requirements for materials, fabrication and performance of steel scaffoldingsconstructed with tubes, fittings and/or prefabricated frames, suitable for use in normal building constructionwork. 4. IS 3016:1982 Fire Protections in welding and cutting operations (First revision) Scope: This standard covers the recommendations for the practices for prevention of loss of life and/orproperty by fire or explosions arising out of the use of gas and electrical-equipments for the purposes of welding, cutting and similar operations. Generalprecautions recommended cover the normal work area designated for the fabrication and maintenance activities using welding, cutting and alliedprocesses and also special situationshaving potential fire hazards. Specialprecautions recommended cover the situationsor locationsthat are susceptibleto fire or explosion hazards arising out of the presence of naked flame or sparks, capable of igniting the combustiblematerials present in the area. 5. IS 3696:1987 Scaffolds & ladders (Part I - Scaffolds) Scope: This standard (Part 1) lays down the safety requirements for the erection,use and dismantling of scaffolds for providing access and for supportingworkmen, equipment and materials for any constructionwork includingmaintenance, repairs and demolition. The requirementsof the various components of the scaffold,the care in their use and storage are also covered. IS 3696:1991 Scaffolds & ladders (Part I1- Ladders) Scope: This standard (Part 2) lays down the safety requirements for ladders used for the variousjobs in general constructionwork including maintenance and demolition. 6. IS 3764:1992 Excavationwork Scope: This standard lays down the requirements for carrying out safety the excavationwork, such as trenches, test pits, cellars,borrow pits, cuttings for rail, canal and road formationsand all excavations on which the sides of excavations are not trimmed simultaneouslyto a stable slope. The requirements laid down in this standard do not apply to the following: a) Any part of a trench where the depth is less than 1.5m; b) A trench into which no person is required to enter for any purpose; and Construction Safety Manual 5 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJC.7VL c) Any part of a trench made for a pipeline or conduit if the trench is mechanically excavated, the sections of the pipeline or conduit are permanently assembledbefore being mechanically placed in the trench and the trench is mechanically back-filled. 7. IS 4014:1967 Steel tubular scaffolding (Part I and Part 11) Scope: This code (Part I) covers common definitions and general guidance in regards to selection of materials for tubular scaffoldings. This code (Part 11)covers safety regulations that shall be observed in the design and construction of scaffolding. 8. IS 4081:1986 Blasting and related drilling operations Scope: This standard lays down the safety requirements for blasting and related drilling operations in locations other than mines. 9. IS 4082:1996 Recommendations on Stacking and storage of Construction materials and components at site Scope: This standard provides general guidance regarding stacking and storage of construction materials and components at site. 10. IS 4130:1991 Demolition of buildings (Secondrevision) Scope: This standard lays clown the safety requirements for carrying out safely the demolition/dismantlingof ail types of buildings, for example, residential building (load- bearing structure,multistoreyed framed structures),public buildings and factories. 11. IS 4138:1977 Working in compressed air (First revision) Scope: This standard lays down the safety requirements for work in compressed air undertaken in constructionworks, such as foundations of bridges, docks and tunnels. 12. IS 4435:1967 Trestles and Ladders (Part 11) Scope: This standard covers the requirements of wooden ladders and trestles of the followingtypes: a) Single-sectionladders (standing ladders and step ladders), b) Extending ladders, c) Steps (swing back), and d) Folding trestles. 13. IS 4756:1978 Tunneling works (first revision) Construction Safety Manual 6 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL Scope: This standard lays down the safety requirements for tunneling and underground excavations in rocks and soft strata. This code does not cover tunnels made in connection with mining- operations, gassy tunnels, and also tunnels made in running ground, where specialmethods like shield tunneling are adopted. Note - 'Gassy tunnel' wherever used in this code shall mean a tunnel in any part of which flammablegas is present or is likelyto occur including a tunnel which is adjacent to or is approaching any such place. 14. IS 4912:1978 Safetyrequirements for floor and wall openings,railings and toe boards Scope: This standard deals with the safety requirements to be provided in buildings where there is danger of persons or materials fallingthrough floor or wall openings, or from stairways,or catwalks. The recommendations laid down in this standard apply to buildings under construction as well as to buildings after their completion. 15. IS 5121:1969 Piling and other Deep foundations Scope: This standard lays down the safety requirements for piling and other deep foundations as stated below: a) Safetymeasures while working with a piling rig, and b) Safetymeasures while preparing other deep foundations. 16. IS 5916:1970 Construction involving use of hot bituminous materials Scope: This standard lays down the safety requirements for constructionsinvolvingthe use of hot bituminous materials. 17. IS 7293:1974 Working with Constructionmachinery Scope: This standard lays down the essential requirements for safety in the operation and maintenance of earth moving, lifting and hoisting, transporting and other construction machinery. It also includes some features of design and construction,which are essential for safe working of constructionmachinery. IS 7969:1975 Handling & Storage of Building materials I 18. Scope: This standard lays down the safety requirements to be observed in handling and storage of building materials at building sites and receiving depots. An Additional Exhaustive List of OHS related Indian standards is enclosed as Annexure 2 Construction Safety Manual 7 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJKVL 1.3 STATUTORY LEGISLATIONS RELATED TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Statutory Authority Objective Important Approvals and Legislation Permissions 1. Permissionto construct, extendor take into use any buildingas a factory. The FactoriesAct, 2. Approval of site and Building 1948 Chief lnspectorof a An Act to consolidateand Plans The Himachal Factories, Govt. of amend the law regulating 3. Appraisal of site by State PradeshState HimachalPradesh labour in factories Site Appraisal Committee Factories Rules 4. Licenceto use as factory 5. Approvalfor certificateof stabilityof factory building. 1. Registrationof Establishment 2. Approvalsfor Healthand Safety Policy; working areas in a free air tunnel provided with ventilationsystem; decompression procedureat tunneling work; Chute exceeding twelve meters in The Building& Other DirectorGeneralof a An Act to regulatethe height; Trestle scaffoldwith Construction Inspection, Govt. of employmentand conditions morethan three tiers and Workers (Regulation lndia I of service of buildingand working platform morethan of Employment & CentralAdvisory other constructionworkers 4.5 metresabove the ground Conditionsof Committee, Govt. of and to providefor their or floor or other surface upon Services)Central lndia I safety, health and welfare which the scaffold is erected; Rules, 1998 Chief lnspectorof measuresand for other suspended scaffolds The Building& Other InspectionsI matters connected counter-balancedby counter Construction HP StateAdvisory therewith or incidental weights and inspectionof the Workers' Welfare Committee thereto. cofferdams or caissons for Cess Rules, 1998 safety by the responsible person 3. Permissionto use material- lock for compressionand decompression of building workers, where it is impracticableto install both man-lock and material-lock at a tunnelingwork The Mines Act, 1952 An Act to give effect to the The Mines Rules, Conventionconcerning the 1955 Chief Inspector of protectionagainst The Mines Vocational Mines, accidentsof workers Rules, 1966 Govt. of India employed in loadingand The Mines Rescue unloadingships. Rules, 1985 The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 An Act to consolidateand The Motor Vehicles Chief amend the law relatingto (Central) Rules, 1989 motor vehicles. The Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961 The Indian Explosives Rules ExplosivesAct, 1884 Chief Controllerof aAn Act to regulate the 1. Authorizationof explosives The Explosives Explosives manufacture,possession, 2. Licensesfor importor Export Rules, 1955 Govt. of India, use, sale, transport, import of explosives; Transport; The Static & Mobile Nagpur and export of Explosives. RoadVan; Manufacturer & a 19 Construction Safety Manual 8 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL Objective Important Approvals and ~e~islation Permissions (unfired) Rules, 1981 process;possession, sale The Gas Cylinders and use of explosives Rules, 1981 The Carbide of Gas Cylinder Rules Calcium Rules 1. Approval of fabrication of cylinders, valves and other fittings 2. Licensesfor import; compression of acetylene and filling and possession; 3. Prior approval of specification and plans of premises proposedto be licensed,for alteration 1. Approvalsfor containers, tank vehicles; design and route of pipeline, Refinery 2. Licencesfor importof petroleum,carriageof petroleumin bulk by water, An Act to consolidate and Transport of Petroleumclass The PetroleumAct, Chief Controllerof amendthe law relatingto A & B in bulk by land, 1934 Explosives the import,transport, Storageof petroleum in bulk, The Petroleum Govt. of India, storage, production, Specifiedpurposes as per Rules, 1976 Nagpur refining and blendingof First Schedule under the petroleum. Rules 3. Prior approval of specificationand plansof premisesproposedto be licensedfor storage 4. Prior approvalfor alteration in licensed premises The Environment An Act to providefor the IThe Environment Protection (Protection)Act, protectionand Act and Rules 1986 improvementof 1. Environmental Clearance The Air (Prevention& environmentand matters from Dept. of Environment Control of Pollution) connectedtherewith. 2. Approval and Notification Act, 1981 An Act to providefor the of site (in respectof The Water (Prevention& Control of Pollution)Act, 1974 a view to carrying out the qualities exceeding The Environment aforesaid purposes,of regulatoryvalues) Protection Rules, Boards, for conferring on 4. Approvalfor design and Central Boardfor 1986 and assigningto such layout of the facility for Preventionand The Boards powers and setting up of HW Control Pollution and Import functions relatingthereto treatment, storage & State Board for of Hazardous and for mattersconnected disposalfacility Preventionand Chemicals Rules, therewith. 5. Permission to import and Control Pollution 1989 An Act to providefor the The Hazardous preventionand control of Wastes water pollution and the 6. Authorizationfor handling (Management& maintainingor restoringof of Biomedical Wastes Handling) Rules, wholesomeness of water, (Biomedical Waste) 1989 The Environment Clearanceof Project Notification, 1994 The Air (Prevention& Controlof Pollution) Rules. 1982 Construction Safety Manual 9 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL Statutory Authority Objective I Important Approvals and Legislation ~ermiiiions The Water Boards powers and effluents (Prevention& Control functions relatingthereto of Pollution)Rules, and for mattersconnected The Air (Prevention & 1975 therewith. Control of Pollution) Act The Chemical 1. Consentfor establishment Accidents or any operation of any (Emergency industrialplant in air Planning, pollutioncontrol areas Preparednessand Response)Rules, 1996 The Noise Pollution Rules,2000 An Act to providefor public liabilitv insurancefor the purposeof providing The Public Liability 1. Public Liability lnsurance immediate reliefto the InsuranceAct, 1991 Policy by Ownersfor persons affected by The Public Liability District Collector handlingof hazardous accidentoccurringwhile lnsurance Rules, substances handlingany hazardous 1991 substanceand for matters connected therewith or trade and Commerce in productionsupply, distributionand use of productof any industry The Dangerous manufacturing dangerous The Controller Machines Machine. authorizedby HP (Regulation)Act, To the welfare of the State Government 1983 labouresoperatingany such machineandfor payment of compensation for death or bodily injury suffered by any labour operatingsuch a machine. An Act to consolidatethe laws relatingto generation, transmission,distribution, trading and use of electricityand generallyfor taking measures conducive to development of electricity industry, promoting competition therein, protecting interest The Indian Electricity of consumers and supply of Central Electricity Act, 2003 electricityto all areas, Board, The Indian Electricity rationalizationof electricity Govt. of India Rules, 1956 tariff, ensuring transparent policies regarding subsidies, promotionof efficient and environmentally benign policies,constitutionof Central ElectricityAuthority, Regulatory Commissions and establishment of c AppellateTribunal and for I Construction Safety Manual 10 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL Statutory Authority Objective Important Approvals and Legislation Permissions therewith or incidental thereto. The Workmen's To providewelfare After any accident with lossof CompensationAct, Commission of measures inform of body partor occupational 1923 Labour, compensationfor loss due diseases, providecompensation The Workmen's Govt. of HP to occupational injury and for welfare of personnelor his CompensationRules, diseases family 1924 The Employees' To providewelfare After any accident with loss of State lnsurance Act, measures inform of body partor occupational 1948 compensationfor lossdue diseases, providecompensation The Employees' to occupational injury and for welfare of personnelor his State Insurance diseases family ICentral) RI~lec1948 Construction Safety Manual 1 1 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL CHAPTER 2 SAFETY MANAGEMENT 2.1 SAFETY MANAGEMENT On a large construction project, such as the Ra~npurProject, the Sundatnental aspect of safety nlanagement relates to who knows (or ought to know) about hazards and how that knowledge is inlpartcd to those who can control the risks presented by tllosc hazards. The underlying principle is that the burden oShaving the kno~vledgeis the responsibility for action. Those who know (or ought to know) of a safety issue have a responsibility to pass that infornlation on to those it impacts. Those who are impacted by risks they know about (or ought to know about) have an obligation to assess tl~atrisk and take appropriate action and advise others about the results of that action. Safety on this Project will be the responsibility of everyone on thejob - it will be the ultimate team effort involving n~anagen~ent,supervision, craft, owner's representatives, and subcoiltractors. Everyone is encouraged to think and act as a safety supervisor and is ernpowered to stop work and immediately correct unsafe acts or conditions. The SJVNL Site Safety & Health Plan will be continually nlonitored by the HOD (Safety) who will ensure that all clenzcnts of the Manual are effectively working. The HOD Safety will report directly to the General Manager (Projects) and be the point of contact for all issues regarding safety and health on the project. Along with project management, the HOD Safety will establish and cnforce the Project's attitude and con~nlitmenttowards site safety. Other primary duties of the HOD Safety will include: > Spending the majority of time in the field actively observing operations > Conducting and n~onitoringorientations, training, and reporting. > Monitoring management, distribution and proper use of all safety ecluipnlent by the contractor. r Monitor all on and off-site medical including physicians and facilities to be established by the contractor. k Interfacing continirally with the General Manager (Projects) on all matters of safety. i Maintainrecordsanddocumentation. /- Conduct accident investigations. 2.1.I Safety Supervisor(s) The HOD Safety will manage a staff of Safety Supervisors who will work for extension of fbc siti: s a f ~ w l ( H r ~ l t hPlan to 211 fipkQxxafinns F:lrh work site tvill h ~ v r filll-tim~ 1 # , 4 Construction Safety Manual 12 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL Safety Supervisor of the contractor who will have no duty other than safety. The Safety Supervisors will have to be trained and qualified. These supervisors are to be deployed by the Contractor. 2.1.2 Competent Person(s) Each areal 3 of work will have a Competent Person deployed by the contractor who will be assigncd and rcadily available to address any safcty issue at that location. Con~petentPcrsons shall have the knowledge and training to meet all requirements for the work being performed. The Competent Person shall perfom1routine inspections of the work area, address any instant worker concerns, and understand all emergency and crisis response activities. 2.1.3 Due Diligence Societal expectations are increasing the pressure on organi~ations,such as SJVNL, to reduce the risk of illness accidents and incidents in the workplace. In addition to meeting our lcgal responsibilities, SJVNL will strive to continually improve safety performance and management systems to reduce occupational injury and disease to the lowest practicable level amongst its o w ctnployces, and those of Contractors, through the application of following stated principles: n~anagemcntaccepts that all accidents are preventable managemcnt accepts responsibility for providing a safe workplace e~nployeetraining is essential training to work safely is essential all employees are accountable for health and safety It is recognized, however, that Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Regulation in Hirnachal Pradcsh and India are also driving forces behind safety management. Legislation and regulations will take precedence over any provisions of SJVNL's safety policies or procedures. Nothing contained in SJVNL's documentation will be constn~edas somehow lessening the requirenlents of duly enacted Legislation or Regulation. The Occupational Health & Safety Management System and its associated definitions of roles and responsibilities has been constructed as a guide to meet the intent of the SJVNL Health, Security, Safety & Environment Directive as well as to meet the expectations of legislators and regulators. 2.2 ACCOUNTABILITY All employees will be held accountable for their own and their staff or crew's actions. Acco~rntabilitywill include dedication and colnlnitnlent to all of the process goals that will make the Project work Accident-Free. This Pro-Active Accountability will include: 1. Effective Training - Monthly Mass Safety meetings. Well planned using demonstrations and training tools ConstructionSafety Manual 1 3 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJKVL a 100%niandatory attcndancc Front-linc forenicn who conduct training 2. Hazard Idc~ltification Safety enginceri~ig(risk mitigation) part of each Work Plan a Detailed, operation-speci fic Job Hazard Analysis * A11 documents used in field and constantly updated 3. Proper Indoctrination First impression to emphasize importance of safety and accountability Provide all necessary training, personal protective equipment Multiple-step orientation process that lasts longer than thc first day of work 4. Promote Awareness a Inspection and audit fcedback provided directly to forcnian and crew a Visible incentive programs tied to safety performance and personal performance 2.2.1 Zero Tolerance Program ZERO TOLERANCE for anyone knowingly crcating a hazardous condition, or allowing a hazardous condition to exist without taking appropriate action. a ZERO TOLERANCE for anyone performing their work or knowingly allowing the work of others to be performed in a ha/,ardous manner. ZERO TOLERANCE for anyone purposely causing an injury to another person. ZERO TOLERANCE for ailyolie damaging company vehicles, equipment, and tools, or causing danlage to another person's property when taking proper action could have prevented damage. ZERO TOLERANCE holds all employees including management and supervision and all Subcontractors - accountable to prevent injuries and prevent property damage. For all parties involved in an accident the consequences of failure to accept that responsibility include: re- orientation, written reprimands, s~~spension,or termination. a Violations of our safety policies, whether an injury occurs or not, will subject violators to discipline. Disciplinary actions could include: Construction Safety Manual 14 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL 2.3 RESPONSIBILITIES / ATTITUDES Every employee is responsible for full conlpliance with the Project's Site Safety and Hcalth Plan and be committed to building work Accident-Free. Each JVNL's/Contractor's employee is responsible for daily conformance with all Site Safety Programs including training, documentation, communication, and reporting rcquirements to cnsure full conformance and commitment to providing a safe workplace for each employee, subcontractor, vendor and visitor. All supervisors and en~ployecsarc responsible for confoln~ingto all safety rcquirements, correcting and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, reporting all accidents, nlaintaining their work areas in a safe manner, and providing a "Safety First" attitude in their work areas at all times. Each person will be held account:~blcfor his or her actions and for the actions of their crew. Each person on thejob has specific duties within the Safety Program, including: Enlployec 1. Corne to work prepared to work safely 2. Maintain a positive attitude toward safcty at all times. 3. Follow all safcty rules at all times. 4. Keep your work areas neat, organi~ed,and professional. 5. Report and correct any unsafe working conditions immediately. 6. Report all accidents immediately to your supervisor. Foren~en/Supervisors I. Set an example for safety. 2. Maintain a positive attitude toward safety at all times. 3. Enforce the Zero Tolerance Policy at all times. 4. Train your enlployees to SJVNL standards and rulcs. 5. Develop Work Plans that take safety into account. 6. Demand that work areas be maintained in a neat, organized and professional manner 7. Ensure that all required safety ecluipn~entis available and in good condition. 8. Correct all safety deficiencies immediately. 9. Report and investigate all accidents immediately. Managemalt 1. Support a "Safety First" attitude, and hold individuals accountable for safety. 2. Maintain a safety focus at all times -lead by example. 3. Establish clear and consistent cxpectations for safety pcrfonnancc. - - - - Construction Safety Manual 15 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, XNNL 4. Assist in providing meaningful safety training in tin~eto deal with potential risks before they occur. 5. Make sure employees get the training they need. - - - - Construction Safety Manual 16 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL SAFETY ORGANIZATION: ORGANOGRAM OF RAMPUR HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT, SJVNL General Manager (Projects) Safety Dept P L A Project Planning and r Monitoring dept I 1 Environment & p- (contractor 2 v 1 InfrastructureDept L + Rehabilitation Dept ConstructionDept. Personnel & Package 1 Administration ConstructionPower Finance and rY L A + Dept Accounts Dept Construction dept. Vigilance dept Package 2 Electro-Mechanical Geology + Package Procurement & Stores, Workshop Contract dept and Transport I I 4 Quality Control dept Construction Safety Manual Rampur Hydro Ekctric Project, SJVNL RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX Head of the The responsibilities of Head of the Project are; Project r To provide the overall directions. r To ensure effective ilnplenlentation of SJVNLOHS Policy at all levels. Y To provide sufficient resources to maintain documented Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). > To chair the steering comrnittee meeting to ensure adequate suitability. r To ensure as reasonably practicable the health, safety & welfjre of all employees / workmen. > To motivate all lex~elsof the organization for denlorlstration of higher safety performance and building of accident prevention culture. HODS The HODSshall: r Ensurc the hazard risk analysis is carried out in their respective department and its review. r Form thc objectives and targets and managerne~ltprogramme (MPs) and provide necessary resources. r Submit progress report of MP's to the MR on cluarterlybasis. > Assist the Corc team in training and devclopn~cntof the OCP's and implenlentation of OHSMS in their depastment. i Complywith all theirresponsibilitieswhich ismentioned in this Level I document, register of regulation and emergency prcparcdness plan etc. Y Help in getting the audits done in their respective dept's and close the audit findings. Head of To integrate OHS conditions in the contractors procurement process. Contracts Duties of To assist the executive and supervisory staff of the project in spelling out the Safety safety progranlmcs and regulations prescribed in this Manual, a separate Officer safety unit should be included in the project staff The detailed duties of the safcty staff shall be as under:- i To look into all procedures and practices and examine temporary structures, the failure of any of which lnay result in an accident. r To go around the works regularly and advise the contr'actors and the department as to the nleasilres to be taken to ensure safety of the works whether under the contractors or ~tlldcrthe depastmcnt. Construction Safety Manual 18 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL > To see that the rules and regulations laid down in the safety manual are observed. Non-compliance with these regulations, if any, should be brought to the noticc of the Safety Engineer. r To develop and execute programmes for the training of supervisory personnel in the application and observance of safety practices. > To receive and analyse reports of all accidents and fires and initiate corrective actions warranted by the situations. r To conduct safety education and propaganda. > To recommend revisions or additions to the safety manual on safety measures in the light of project experience. r To prepare safety posters, signs, displays, leaflets, bulletins, etc and display them on neat attractive bulletin boards, Cartoons nlay also be displayed. > Suggestions from the workers may also be obtained by nleans of suggestion boxes that may be kept at various places. r Make certain that all Central Government, State Government or local laws and ordinance are complied with. > To advise the concerned departments in planning and organizing measures necessary for the effective control of personal injuries. r To advise on safety aspects in all job studies and to carry out detailed job safety studies of selectedjobs. > To check and evaluate the effectiveness of the action taken of proposed to be taken to prevent personal injuries. r To advice the purchasing and stores departments in ensuring high quality and availability of personal protective equipment. > To provide advice on matters related to carrying out site safety inspections. r To carrying out site safety inspections in order to observe the physical conditions of work and the work practices and proced~rre followed by workcrs and to render advice 011 measures to be adopted for removing the unsafc physical conditions and providing unsafe actions by workers. r To render advicc on matters relatcd to reporting and investigation of industrial accidents and diseases. > To invcstigatc selectcd accidcnts. r To investigate cases of dangerous occurrences and industrial diseases - - - Construction Safety Manual 19 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL A contracted reportable under BOCW Central Rules, 1998. i Toadviseonthemaintenanceofsuchrecordsasnecessaryrelatingto accidents, dangerous occurrences and industrial diseases. r To pron~otesetting up safety con~mitteesand act as adviser and catalyst to such committees. i To organi~e,in association with the concerned departments, Campaigns, competitions, contests and other activities which will develop and maintain the interest of the kvorkers in establishing and maintaining safe conditions of work and procedures. > To design and conduct either independently or in collaboration with the training department, suitable training anti educational programs for the prevention of personal injuries. Medical As Proiect Medical officer: Officer r Co-ordination with Agencies' medical setups & doctors I P- Periodical medical examination of: I I o Employees through cn~panellcdhospitals 1 o Contract labourers through medical setups agencies/co~~tractors i Identification of ha~ardousarea and conduction of special health survey. r Hygienic survey of canteen and kiosks. 1 I i Organizinghealthcampsinsurroundingperipheral villages. I r Conductinghealth awarenessproganls amongworkmen ofthe Plant, distribution of leaflets and organizing roadside meetings. Contractors Beforc commencing the work, the contractor shall prepare and obtain the approval of the Site Incharge in respect of the following: i SafetyPlan detailingthe safetynormsthathe shallevolvethrough a Job Safcty Analysis or Hazard It-lentification & Risk Analysis (HIRA) and constitute a safety organization. > Safety & Health Policy asprescribed under the BOCUr Act Rules. & Contractor is also responsible for - r Providing constant and adequate supervision of any building or constr~lctionwork under his control to ensure con~pliancewith the legal provision 1 standards specified by SJVNL and as prescribed by GCC & Safety Rules for C & E. SLIfficient no. of supervisors shall be an~ointedfor this purpose by the contractor. I Construction Safety Manual 20 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL > Taking necessary measures to prevent accide~lts. r Not to allow any worker to work in an unsafe condition or unsafe equipment. I Providing adequate and suitable persona) protective equipment, wherever they are required, to all concerned personnel. The quality of this equipment shall confirm to B1S or international standards where the national standards are not available. PPE shall be treated as the last line of protection and in no case they will bc takcn as the substitute of safe work conditions like safe scaffolds, safe platfornls, safe access & egress, planned ccralkways / aisles, well laid-out approach roads, properly designed 1 engineered work methods etc. The workers shall use the PPE so issued and in case the worker fails to use the same, he will be promptly recovered by the contractor from the Lvorkplace. > A register bearing signature or thunlb impression of the worker issued with issued with such PPE will bc nlaintained as the proof of the issue and the same will be inade available for vcrification of the EIC on demand. > Ensuring protection of all workers from all hazards arising out of their work or due to the work carried out by other in the vicinity. r Fulfilling necessary license/ consents arc obtained as required under various statutory provisions and all co~~ditionsas laid down in the said license / consent. > Whenever work is carried out within the premises of an operating power plant or that which is being commissioned after registration of the plant under Factories Act, 1948. CONTRACTORS' SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: r The contractors shall at all time exercise reasonable and proper precautions for the safety of the people on the works and shall con~plywith the provisions of current safety laws, building and construction codes of the State Governments as tnay be applicable. All machinery and equipment and other sources of physical hazards shall be guarded in accordance with the requiren~entsof this n~anual and regulations or laws of the State Governments and the Government of India. r In order to supervise the work from point of view of safety, the contractor shall provide a full time Safety Engineer cvho shall report and be responsible to the Safety Engineer of the Corporation an executive or his designated representative and shall be responsible for Construction Safety Manual 21 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL coordinating thc safcty programmes. r The contractor shall provide all necessary fencing and lights to protcct the public from accidents and shall be bound to bear all the cxpenses of defence of cvery suit, action & other proceedings of Law that may be brought by any person for injury sustained owing to neglect of the above precautions and to pay any damages and costs which may be awarded in any such suit, action & proceedings to any such persons or which n~aywith the consent of the contractor be paid to compromise any claim by any person. r Each contractor shall constitute a safety committee conlprising at least three members - one each from workers, supervisors and managerncnt to review the safety arrangement involved and rcgular rncetings of this conlnlittee shall be held and its proceedings supplicd to Project Safety Committee. > All PPEs and safety arrangements such as signagcs t~ccessaryfor the construction activity are to be provided by Contractors and should not be provided by sul-,contractors r It is obligatory on contractor not to deploy physically handicapped, mentally challenged employees and children at the const~uctionsite. Safety Safety corn~nittecbe forn~cdwith Head of tllc Project as chairn~an,Hcad of Committee the Safety as Secretary and with equal no. ofmanagement and worker representatives. Frequency ofmeeting will bi- monthly. The Safety cornrnittec functiorls & responsibilities shall be: r To identify probable causes of accident and unsafe practices in building or other construction work and to suggest remedial measures. r To stimulate interest of employer and workers in safetyby organizing safety weeks, safety competition, talks and film shows 011 safety, preparing posters or taking similar other measures as and when required or as necessary. r To go round the construction site with a viecrl to check unsafe practices and detect unsafc conditions and to recon~mcndremedial measures for their rectification including First Aid Mcdical and Welfare facilities. r To look into the health hazards associated with handling diffcrent types of explosives, chemicals and other construction material and to suggest remedial measures including use of proper personal protective equipment. r To suggest measures for improving welfare amenities in the ConstructionSafety Manual 22 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, S J W L construction site and other miscellaneous aspects of safcty, health and welfare in building or other constructio~lwork. r To bring to the notice of the employer the hazards associated with use, handling and maintenance of the equipment used during the course of building and other construction work. Project A Project safety Committee shall be constituted to review and implement Safety OHS requirements at project site, under the Chairmanship of General Committee Manager of the Project, and shall have members from amongst the Site Incharge of each colnponent k project managers of contracting agencies of project, Safety Engineer and representatives of the contractor. The number of the members may vary and shall be decided by the General Manager according to the magnitude of the work andjobs involved. This committee would meet from time to time, generally supervise the Safcty arrangements, advise and give suggestions to the Safety Engineer, and consider the reports of the safety engineer. The committee meets once in every two nionths to rcview occupatiol~al health and safety aspects of the project. Safety To address & resolve safety issues voluntarily, department wise safety Circles circles are fonned. Concerned Department head is the chairman of the committee and meetings are witnessed by Safety Officer. safety To involve working level executives and supervisors in safety promotional Stewards activities, Safety Stewards have been formed. The chairman of committee be Engineer-in-Charge of the work. The frequency 011neetingis once in two months. Their responsibilities shall be: I I I To arrangc / coordinate for personal protective eq~lipinent I > To identify and remove hazardous conditions I I I i Toidentifyandremovetheunsafeconditions/unsafeacts. Y To pursue all workers to follou~safe working methods, safety rules, use of personal protective equipment etc. i To effectively liaison between HOD, Safety Dept., and Safety committee members. 7 To conduct Pep talks for SJVNL elnployees and contract labour on safety issues. i Toensureilnplementationofstatutoryrequirement andsafetyclauses in the conditions of contract by the contracting agencies. Fire Safety To review & suggest fire safety requirements of the project Fire Safety Committee Committee is to be constituted. The conitniltee is headed by DGM and co- ordinated by Hcad of Safcty. The members include safety i fire officers of I agencies and Sr. Executives from Electrical, Civil & RBrR. Coninlittee meets 1 Construction Safety Manual 23 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL I once in every two months. I Contractor TOinvolve executives of various depart~nentsin implenlentation of safety Safety standards, compliance of statutory requirements, promoting safcty Taskforce awareness, conducting safety audits, inspections etc. in order to make the construction activities free from hazards. To identify the risk 1hazardous conditions and unsafe practices in the construction work and suggest remedial measures. To go round the construction site with a view to check unsafe practices and detect unsafe conditions and to recom~nendremedial nleasurcs for their rectification on the spot as well as during meetings. To look into health hazards associated with the construction activities while ha~~dlingdifferent types of chemical and other construction material and to ensure the proper use of the personal protective To advise the site-in-charges to stop unsafe practices, if any imminent danger is observed while carrying out the constriiction activities and issue a warning notice on the spot. / I To discuss in the meeting various unsafe conditions / practices observed during inspection. Members will also look into fire hazards in the construction area e.2. accumulation of scrap wood, plastic,jute bags, paper waste ctc. - - ConstructionSafety Manual 24 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL 2.6 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) SJVNL and its Contractors hill provide all appropriate personal protective equipment to e~nployccsthat mect or excecds the current GO1requircn~ents.It lvill be ensured that PPE is being used properly and they are wearing the proper PPE for the work being performed. PPE ~ n ~ lbe s t worn 100%of the time while in ~ ~ oareas. r k Following is a list of examplcs wherc PPE is required based on the working conditions. Thc detailed Work Plan and Job Hazard Analysis will specifically identify the PPE that is required. Dust: Respiratory protection Falling Objects: Foot and leg protection, Eye and face protection, Head protection Noise: Hearing protection Chcmical Exposures: Respiratory protection, Arm and hand protcction, Sharp Objects: Arm and hand protcction, Foot and leg protection 0 Pinch Points: Amm and hand protection, Foot and leg protection * Light Radiation: Eye and face protection PPE Training Along with the employee, every Department Head will be responsible for ensuring that the individual has been provided the correct PPE, and is using it correctly. S./VNL-Furnished PPE HardHat Hearing Protection Gloves as specified for type of work being perfoinlcd Reflective High Visibility Vest or Orange (or lime yellow) Reflective Coveralls Steel Toed Boots with steel midsole Additional equipment that will beprovided if required: Rubber gloves for co~lcrctc Face Shields, Chaps, Welding Gloves & Face Shields 2.7 ENFORCEMENT OF SAFETY REGULATIONS: 2.3.1 General Managers 1 Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers, Executives Engineers, Assistant Engineers, Supervisors and all other officials in charge of execution of work at the various organizational levels in the project shall ensure strict enforcement of safety regulations in the execution of works. Construction Safety Manual 25 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL 2.3.2 Contractors should be monthly evaluated for their safety performance. A general methodology is suggested below; Sr. Safety Attributes Max Marks Earned No. Marks By Contractor 1 Compliance of PPEs 15 2 Housekeeping 15 3 Workmen discipline and safety System Compliance 15 4 Drive towards control of misuse I wastage 10 5 Participation towards Safety related Programme 10 6 Non repetition of non conformity 10 7 Implementation of corrective action within target 10 date and time 8 Safety education and follow up 5 9 Innovative idea and implementation to save losses 5 10 Reporting and Information 5 Total 100 Points 11 Incidence Rate The above record should be maintained as per periodical safety Inspection. Any Sub contractor/contractor scoring less than 65 % marks will come under Unsafe category and will enjoy penalties starting with warning notes to cancellation of contract Incidence rate =No. of Iniuries (Including first aid) * 1000 Average no of Workmen 2.8 IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES: (i) Contractor shall provide all his contract workers initial safety indoctrination to enable him conduct his work in a safe manner. (ii) No employee shall be given a new assignment of work unfamiliar to him without proper introduction as to the hazards incident thereto, both to himself and his fellow employees. (iii) Under no circumstances shall an employee hurry or take unnecessary chances when working under hazardous conditions. (iv) Employees must not leave naked fires unattended. Smoking shall not be permitted around fire prone areas and adequate fire fighting equipment shall be provided at crucial locations. (v) Employees under the influence of any intoxicating beverage, even to the slightest degree should not be permitted to remain at work. ConstructionSafety Manual 26 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, S J W L (vi) There shall be a suitable arrangement at every worksite for rendering prompt and sufficient first aid to the inured under the guidance of a Medical Officer. (vii) The staircases and passageways shall be adequately lighted. (viii) The employees when working around moving machinery must not be permitted to wear loose garments. Safety shoes are recommended when working in shops or places where materials or tools are likely to fall. Only authorised workers shall be permitted to go behind guardrails or to clean around energized or moving equipment. (ix) The employees must use the standard protection equipment intended for each job. Each piece of equipment shall be inspected before and after it is used. 2.9 SAFETY INSPECTIONAND SAFETY AUDIT Safety Inspection Checklists have to be developed for regular inspection of all the activities at the site and monitoring the Health of equipments. Safety personnel should carry out these inspections jointly with frontline department representative for effective identification of the potential hazards and their immediate rectification. Top management may as often as possible (at least once a month) conduct safety walkabouts1 surprise checks of their project site for leading and motivating the personnel for developing safety culture at their workplace. Hazards identified need to be rectified within a defined time frame to avoid any accidents occurrence at site due to any unsafe conditionhehaviour of personnel or contract worker. Safety Audits needs to be carried out frequently and periodically for ensuring and verifying safety management at site. Internal Safety Audits should be carried out at least once per quarter by a group of cross- functional team. Personnel from corporate safety office may alsojoin them for better understanding the site conditions and suggesting some innovative practices. External Safety Audits should be carried out at least once per year by professional organization such as National Safety Council of India for reviewing and further strengthening the safety management at the site. FORMAT FOR SAFETYWALKABOUT/SURPRISE CHECKS Name of personnel: Sr. No: Date of Safety Walkabout: SiteILocationof observation: ) ~ r .I Unsafe ConditionAJnsafe 1Corrective and Preventive I Status of I Construction Safety Manual 27 Rarnpur Hydro Electric Project, SJFNL No. Behaviour Observed measures suggested review Signature of inspectingpersonnel FORMAT FOR SAFETY INSPECTION RAMPUR HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT Name of Inspecting personnel: Sr. No: Name of Site: Date & Time of Safety Inspection: Date of Previous Inspection: Sr. Safety Features 1parameters Unsafe Corrective and No ConditionAJnsafe Preventive Behaviour Observed measures suggested Entry Register at Portal properly 1 maintained PPEs used by 2 executives1stafflworkerswhile working at site Helmets Gum boots Safetybelts Gloves Eye shields Gas masks 3 Electrical a) Illumination level is sufficient at site, walkways etc b) Electricalwiringjoints1 insulation is proper c) Fencing of sub station is provided d) Top pin plug is provided in the sockets e) Any other observation 4 First aid box is available in proper condition 5 Fire Extinguishers a) Type and number available Construction Safety Manual 28 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL b) Date of filling c) Date of refilling d) Date of inspection e) Date of Hydro Test of extinguishers 6 Gas Detection device a) Available b) Record of gas level being maintained and is within permissible limits 7 Ventilation a) General Ventilation Condition 8 1Communication system a) Telephone system provided at Face and Portal b) Name of person to whom officer talked 9 1Heavy Equipments a) Record of previous maintenance b) I RegistrationNo c) I Reverse Gear Horn d) 1Head Lights e) 1Tail Lights 10 1 Haulage Road condition 11 Lifting Machinery & Gear a) Certificateof Testing and Inspection available b) SWL of every kind & size of chain displayed c) Operator is competent for the machine usage d) Records of examination& testing of machine properly displayed 12 Transportation& Handling of explosives a) Mode of transport b) Storage c) Name of supervisingblaster d) Blaster Licence No e) Validity date of Licence 13 Sign Boards installed and posters pasted at portal showing a) Petrol vehicle not allowed inside the tunnel b) Use Helmets beyond this point - - c) No smoking near fire prone area Construction Safety Manual 29 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL A 1 14 1Potable water available in Iabundant quantity at face 15 Housekeeping condition 16 Anv Other observation Safety Engineer (RHEP) Contracting agency Representative DepartmentISite Representative (RHEP) Inspecting personnel 2.10 SAFETY PROGRAM 2.10.1 EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION One of the most important stcps of any Safety Prograln is thc commitincnt to a focused employee orientation program. The Ra~npurProject will use a "Four-Step" Orientation Progran~.The Orientation will be the foundation for all e~nployeesto "Think Safety." The orientation is a graduated proccss with each step thc responsibility of theHOD(Safety), Supelvisor, Foreman, and Project Manager. The four steps are: I st Step: Project Administration & Safety Overview 2nd Step: Supervisor Interview & Oricntation 3rd Step: Crew & Task Introductiot~ 4th Step: Follow-up Interview Fiuldamentals of the Four Step Oricntation proccss arc: I .Instriict all new employees in SJVNL safety requirements and in the safe performance of their jobs before they are permitted to go to work. Supervision will give personal i~lstri~ctionthrough the use of a project-specific picture book, and task- specific videos. 2. Monitor the new employee's performance for at least two weeks and conect any deficient habits or methods. 3. Train new e~nployeesthrough the use of Job tla~ardAnalysis 4. Conlnlunicate with the new employee on a personal level. Get to know thein and make sure they clearly understand the objectives. STEP 1 -Project Administration & Safety Overview Pri~narySafety Representative's Role Construction Safety Manual 30 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, S J W L - .- .- - - I , Con~pletethe medical testing required in order to confirm suitability for work. Test results will be known before the employee is put to work. 2. Fill out all necessary administrative papcmork. 3. Show the New Hire Orientation video. 4. Issue a copy of the SJVNL Basic Safety Rules, any specialjob or craft safety rules and the SJVNLOH&S Policy statement. Review this material so they understand it before going to work. 5. Explain the Hazardous Comn~unicationPolicy and MSDS binder location. Review with the net* hire to make sure they understand how to read the information when needed. lnform than of their right to know about safe handling procedurcs for hazardous materials that thcy may come in contact with or use. 6. Notice any indications of physical or nlental linlitations the person may have and call these to the attention of thc superintendent. 7. Have the new hire fill out the safety questionnaire. The new hire will answer all questions correctly before proceeding with the orientatioil. 8. Issue any necessary perso~lalprotective equipment. Be certain that the equipment kept in stock is clean, in good condition, and a proper fit. Be certain the new hire knows how and tvhen they are to use PPE. HOD safety's Role 1. Fully explain the strong emphasis that SJVNL places on safety, the pride we have in our program, and the expectation for each of them to take an active role to make our program successful. 2. Emphasize the goal of Zero Accidents and explain Zero Tolerance Accountability. STEP 2 - Field Intenriew / Orientatio~l HOD Safety's Role 1 .Personally interview the new cmployee. Use the project specific picturc book to assist with the following: Explain the basic safety rules, and the employee's responsibilities Explain the hazards that are unique to the operation Explain that unsafc equipment or tools are not to be used 2. Reinforce Zero Tolerance Policy (Reprimands, Time-off, Termination) 3. Obtain a comn~itn~entfrom the nebi employee that they will actively play a role to make safety the project's top priority. 4. Make the work assignment, taking into consideration any reasonable accon~modation the employee may require. 5. Have the new employee watch any additional training videos that may fit their job description (i.e. Designated Operator, Underground Safety, Defensive Driving, Fall Protection, Confined Spacc, etc). 6. Take them on a tour of the job and show them around. Describe the project to the nebti hire along with their role. Construction Safety Manual 31 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL 7. Explain the need to report all injuries and mark the timecard on the day an injury occurs. 8. In addition, explain that failure to report injuries may complicate a claim for Injury Conlpensatioii benefits. 9. Talk about any incentive programs that are in place and the new employee's requirements in obtaining these incentives. 10. Explain the Role of the Safety Committee. STEP 3 - Crew/Task Introduction Foreman's Role 1. Describe the work the crew will be doing, as well as the schedule of the overall project. 2. Introduce the new employee to all the crew members, and make them feel like they are part of the team. 3. Explain the safety rules that will specifically apply for the day. Review the tiazard Analysis for the operation, and ask the new employee for feedback to utilire any experience they might have from similar work. 4. Describe the procedures to follow in case of injury to oileself or to others. Explain whom to notify, and make sure they understand to report all accidents no mattcr how minor they are. 5. Describe any special evacuation procedures. 6. Sho\v the new employee the location of all safety equipment, the crew shack, sanitary fdcilities, and any other arcas that may play a role in their everyday activitics on the job. 7. Work closely with the new enlployee for at least the first couple of days. Get a fcel for their abilities before assigning critical tasks or allowing them to work away fiom experienced supervision. 8. Discuss the new employee's performa~~ccwith the HOD Safcty, and make changes in assignment as applicable. 9. Rc-emphasize the incentive program and Safcty Committee, focusing on thc role that the new e~nployeeplays in each of these progranls. 10.Assign an experienced crew member to work closely ~viththe new ctnployee for the first thirty days. STEP 4 - Follow-up Interview Project Manager's Role Construction Safety Manual 32 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SSVNL --- "-* The Project Manager will talk to the new en~ployeewithin the first two weeks of their employment. They will: 1. Emphasize the importance of safety from top management. 2. Ask questions about their orientation. 3. Find out who talked to them, what they talkcd about, and if they really understand what their role on the job is. 4. Get a coininitnlent from the new employee to work every day accident free and to never walk past unsare acts. 5. Evaluate the attitude of the new employee. This is the point tvherc the job dccides whether the new employee has the attitude to continue working on the Project. 2.10.2 CONTRACTOR ORIENTATION INFORMATION Bcfore commencing the work, tl~ccontractor slzall prepare and obtain the approval of the Site Incharge in respect of the following: r Safety Plan detailing the safety norms that he shall evolve through a Job Safety Analysis or Ha~ardIdentification & Risk Analysis (HIRA) and constitute a safety organization. r Safety & Health Policy as prescribed under the BOCW Act & Rules. Contractor is also responsible for- r Providing constant and adequate supervision of any building or construction work under his control to cnsure compliance with the legal provision / standards specified by SJVNL and as prescribed by GCC & Safety Rules for C & E. Sufficient no. of supenlisors shall be appointed for this purpose by the contractor. I > Taking necessary measurcs to prevent accidents. r Not to allow any workcr to work in an unsafc condition or unsafe equipment. > Providing adequate and siiitable personal protective equipment, wherever they are required, to all concerned personnel. The quality of this equipment shall confirm to BIS or international standards where thc national standards arc not available. Y A rcgister bearing signature or thumb impression of the worker issued with issued with such PPE will be maintained as the proof of the issue and the same will be made available for verificatiol~of the EIC on demand. > Ensuring protection of all workers from all hazards arising out of their work or due to the work carried out by other in the vicinity. r Fulfilling necessary license / conscnts arc obtained as required under various . . rl down in the, s ~ lmy~se,consent d / ConstructionSafety Manual 33 Rarnpur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL 2.10.3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Work Plans: The approach to identifying hazards will start with detailed work operation planning (Work Plans), which will include an entire section to Operational Controls and Counter Measures. Project Policy will be that salety tnust be planned into all operations. Within detailed Work Plans, key safety elements of the work will be addressed and details will identify specific safcty hazards. From here, the right solution is engineered to deal with the hazard-upfront as part of the planning effort. Iteins that will be included in Work Plan Safety include the following: Work Plan Hazard Identification, which considers the follou~ing a Regulatory Requirements a Traffic Control and Public Protection a India11Standards in Construction Safety a General Constrirction Safety Provisions a Sanitary Requirements a Personal Protective Eyuipmcnt a Temporary Electrical Ventilation and Lighting Needs a Potential for Damage to Property a Fire Prevention a Ladders, Scaffolds a Competent Person a Material Storage and Handling a Emergency Response a First Aid and Medical Unique aspects of ~ulusualportion of the work not covered by any of the abovc Job Hazard Analysis It will be SJVNL Policy to have a written and approved Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in place for each work operation. Every operation will have a JHA prior to starting work. It is recognized by all personnel working on the Project that the JHA is a critical tool used to identify ha~ardsand eliminate or mitigate safety risks. The JHA \trill ask the cluestion "What If?" and then provide the answer. Construction Safety Manual 34 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL The JHA document is originally developed in the Work Plan and is a written plan that idcntifies each stcp of a planned activity and thc potential dangers associated with that stcp. It details the actions required to eliminate or control the hazard, and is used as a primary training tool with each crew member on a continuous basis. It will be essential that the JHA be a living document and that it be reviewed at every opportunity available including not just at the beginning of an operation, but throughout thc ~vork,and updated as the acthities evolve. Key elements of the Job Ha~ardAnalysis will include: 1. Foreman and crew will be involved in each .JHA preparcd for their operations. Thc Foreman will be required to review and s i p off on the JHA for an operation before the JHA is considered complete. At a minimum, the JHA for the crew will be reviewed once per week during a Tool Bow meeting. 2. Foreman will keep JHA(s) for an operation with them (at the activity location) during the operation. The foreman will be able to produce the JHA for review any time a supervisor or crew member requests it. A binder \\/it11non-active JHA(s) will be kept in the office, and will bc available for rcvic\v. 3. The Head Site Safety Officer will keep a master list, of all JHA(s) showing status and latest revision date. The mastcr list will be updated once per month. 4. The Hazard Analysis must be reviewed with any new en~ployeesthat join a task already in progress before they are allowed to bcgin lvork. 5. A Hazard Analysis must be prepared for the use of high-risk activities such as the handling of lla~ardousproducts and explosives, scaling, installing rock support and the use of high risk tools, such as, air or hydraulic-operated tools, or equipment. Many other tools or small pieces of equipment should be included in this regard. 6. Crews will not begin any operation without a thorough Hazard Analysis that has been reviewed with the crew, and signed off by the Foreman. Any operation found without a current, reviewed Hazard Analysis on hand wi11 be shut down. 7. Hazard Analysis must be reviewed and modified if necessary on a regular basis. Many times the work processes or hazards change on a repetitive operation, and if the ha~ardanalysis is not modified to reflect these changes, they become inaccurate or obsolete. All Hazard Analyses for active operations will be reviewed at least twice pcr month by the job superintendents. 8. Project Managenlent will review all Hayard Analyses for active operations at least monthly, and approve all Hazard Analysis for Major Operations 9. All projects will inlplement the use of the SJVNL I-lazard Analysis fornl. Pictures should accompany Operation Hazard Analysis for all major operations 10. The "Miniw-Ha~ardAnalysis form contained in the SJVNL Field Book will be used for amending Operation Hazard Analysis when work conditions change, and for Construction Safety Manual 35 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL operations which are unexpected during the course of the work day. The "Mini" Hazard Analysis is not intended to replace the standard conlplete JHA. 11. Sign-off that the Halard Analysis has been reviewed will be on Tool Box Meeting Form. Forms are typically tumed in on a daily basis, and record of same is kept by the Head Site Safety Officer on a wall-chart. 2.11 SAFETY TRAINING Fomlal safety training is an integral part of this Safety and Health Plan. Formal safety training is a cornerstone to maintaining a safe work site so that experienced, trained pcople can work safely. While informal training will be a continuous process conducted at safety meetings, operation start-ups, and with all one-on-one crew training, SJVNL will initiate . . several more structured, formal tra~n~ngprograms. A11 training activities will be documented on a training specific sign on' sheet, or in the Foreman Tool Box Meeting book. All training records w-illbe retained in the project Safety Office. Project-Specific Training Project-specific training will be focused on providing the right awareness to the act~lal hazards that are present on the job. SJVNL nlanagement and supervisors will continually be scheduling training to address specific operatiorla1risks in advance of the work actually occurring and will use a variety of approachcs to communicate the requiren~cntsof accident prevention. Training will occur the first day on site (Enlployee Orientation) and continue on a daily basis (Tool Box Meetings). Specific sessions will be conducted by SJVNL management and supervision, however every opportunity will be provided to involve craft and forernan as the actual trainers of many of the forums. All training will be doc~lmentedthrough crew sign-off and acknowledgement. Safety Training on the Project will include the. following: Tool Frequency Description Employee Orientation Start Four-Step Program Involves SJVNL's HOD safety Tool Box Meetings Daily Held at each work location by foreman orcontractor Discuss day's activities and spccific hazards Foreman Safety Meetings Weekly Review safety perfor~nance for week Discuss safety for upconling operations Mass Safety Meetings Monthly Presentation of significant safety issues Construction Safety Manual 36 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL Recognition of exemplary safety performance Training Modules Bi-Monthly Different topic every 2 weeks best practices Used as training tool with craft sign-off Job Hazard Analysis Each Operation Prepared by foreman and crew Reviewed weekly and updated regularly Safety Bulletins Weekly Prepared by Safety Office specific issues Visible through jobsite for constant awareness Training Modules: Monthly Training Modules will focus on specific issues that are constantly present on the Rampttr Hydropower Project. The Modules will consist of short, narrative, and visual reminders of'the hazards that any crew may encounter on any given day. Modules are prepared by the HOD Safety and distributed to each Department head. The Monthly Training Modules will be used as topics at tool box mcctings, weekly meetings, and can be reviewed at any given time a particular hazard risk increases on site. Monthly Training Module Topics yearly - MONTH Topic 1 Topic 2 Month 1 Hand Tool Safety Shaft Safety Month 2 Hand SafetyIPinch Points Personal Protective Equipment Month 3 Job Access Emergency Procedures Month 4 Equipment Daily Inspections Crane Safety Month 5 Formwork/Shoring Blasting Safety Month 6 Hearing Co~~servation Rock Support Safety Month 7 Respiratory Protection Safety Colnpressed Air Safety Month 8 Fall Protcetion Welding & Cutting Safety Month 9 Hazardous Material Safety Accident Reporting Month 10 Road Safety Scaling Safety Month 11 Job Site Inspections Rigging Safety Month 12 Electrical Safety Scaffolds and ladders Other training Topics to be incorporated in training module: Construction Safety Manual 37 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, XNNL A) Supervisors training: o Safety systems and procedures for construction sites of both establishment and client including OHS policy and safety committee o Responsibilities, authority and accountabilities o Accident prevention and control o Accident reporting systems o Work Permit systems o Fire prevention & control o Personal Protective Equipment o Construction safety o Electrical safety o Chemical safety o Safety while working at height o Occupational health and hygiene o First aid o Emergency preparedness plan o Rescue and Evacuation procedure o Evaluation by quiz, questionnaires B) Workers training o Safety systems and procedures of both establishment and client o Accident prevention and control o Work Permit systems o Fire prevention & control Personal Protective Equipment o Construction safety Electrical safety o Chemical safety Safety while working at height Occupational health and hygiene o First aid o Emergency preparedness plan o Rescue and Evacuation procedure External Training programs are also provided to the employees at various prestigious institutes across the country. 2.12 SAFETY MEETINGS As part of the o~~crallsafety training and the Project and to proinote overall awareness and visibility of the Safety and Health Plan, several meetings will be conducted by SJVNL Managers, contractor's supervisors, and Foreman. Each meeting will be regularly scheduled, dcrnand 100%attendance, and be efficient and focused to tnaximizc thc effectiveness of tl~c time involved. An excessive trend in absence and/or tardiness, whether excused or unexcirsed could result in discharge. ConstructionSafety Manual 38 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL ICfonthly Mass Safety Meeting The Monthly Mass Safety Meeting will be organized by the HOD Safety and conducted by the Construction contractor. Monthly Mass Safety Meetings will be held on the first Tuesday orevery non nth at the start of each work shift and will be mandatory for all employees and subcontractors working on the site. Key issues to be discussed at Monthly Mass Safety Meetings will include: Review the past month's accidents or near misses on the job. Update status of incentive program and hand out and recognize excellence in pcrfonnance. Graduatc new ernployecs fi-om green to yellow hardhats. Discuss hazards of upcoming work or new direction thejob is heading. Select a f o c ~area for the month and use demonstrations. ~ s Wcek[yForemarl 'sSafety Mectirtg The Weekly Foreinan's Safety Meeting will be organized by the Site Safety Officer of the Contractor and conducted by the Forcman. Forcnian's Safety Meetings will be held every week at the start of each work shift and will be mandatory for all foreman and construction superintendents working on the site. Key issues to be discussed at Weekly Foreman Meetings will include: Status of incentive programs Safety Con~mitteereport Safety Person of the Week report * Sunlnlary of the previous week's accidents Choose a topic to further train our super\/isorsand foc~ison for the upconling week. Daily TooZboxMeetirzg The Daily Tool Box Mccting will be organized by the Foreman of Contractor and will be documented by the Site Safety Orficer of Contractor on a wall chart maintained at the site office. Daily Tool Box Meetings will be held at the start of each work shift and will require 100%crew attendance and be conducted in the actual work area. The Foreman's Toolbox Meeting form will be used to list items discussed. Employees ivill sign this form at the end of the meeting. Kcy issues to be discussed at Daily Tool Box Meetings will includc: Review and update the Job Hazard Analysis including any issues for immediate work. Conduct crcu7training using real tools and equipment. The crew should be actively invol\~cdin these n~cetingsand should 0pc111ydiscuss any concerns they have as well as commit to worlcing safely. Post-Accident or Near Miss Meeting After any seiioi~sNear-Miss, Lost Time Accident or any other serious Safety related Incident, a job-wide Mass Safety Meeting will be held to review the accident/incident. This ConstructionSafety Manual 39 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL meeting will be held as soon as possible, no later than the start of the next day's shift. This meeting will cover all the know facts of the accident and changes that have been made to prevent a reoccurrence of the problen~. 2.13 SAFETY PROGRAMIACTIVITIES SCHEDULES Sr Daily Weekly1 Monthly Quarterly Other No Fortnightly 1 Safetytour Progress meeting Site committee Internal Site External meeting Audit Audit 2 Work Reporting of HSE Review of site Inspection of Review of Permit activity hazards cranes and Site Risk System performed lifting accessories 3 Tool box Inspection of PPE inspection Inspection of Special events talk electrical construction NSD, WED, installation equipment Fire services and week machinery celebration 4 Induction Compliance Fire Review training reporting extinguishers meeting inspection 5 Near Miss Inspection of First Supervisor /First aid Aid center Training Recording 6 HSE Diary Department Reporting committee meeting 7 Training of Safety workers promotional activities 2.14 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING Every accident, regardless of severity, will bc thoroughly investigated to determine thc actual causes, and to detennine potential corrective actions to prevent future incidents. Every accident will be thoroughly understood as to tvlly it occurred and lessons learned will be developed from every incident. 112addition, documentation will be timely, accurate, and complete in order to mitigate against similar situations which lead to the accident causing another accident. Accidents are briefly described of following types: ConstructionSafety Manual 40 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, S M L 1. Near Miss Incidents: In this type there is a loss or damage to property however no hurnan injury is involved. 2. First Aid Injury: In this type minor human injury is involved such as snlall cuts and wounds that are drcssed and involve no tnan day loss as the injured comes back to work. 3. Accidents: In this type human injury with man days loss is involved. 4. Dangerous Occurrence: The following incidents are to be reported as dangerous occurrences at construction sites; 1) collapse or Failure of lifting appliances or hoist or conveyors or other sitnilar equipment for handling building or construction material or breakage or failure of rope, chain or loose gears, overturning of crane used in building or other construction work, falling of objects from height. 2) Collapse or subsidence of soil, any wall, floor, gallery, roof or any other part of any structure, platform, staging, scaffolding or any means of access including formwork. 3) Contact work, excavation, collapse of transmission. 4) Explosion of receiver or vessel used for storage at a pressure greater than atn~osphericpressure of any gas or gases or liquid or solid used as biiilding material. 5 ) Fire and explosion causing damage to any place on construction site where building workers are employed. I 6) Spillage or leakage of hazardous substances and damages to container. I 7) Collapse, capsizing, toppling or collision of transport equipment. ! 8) Leakage or release of harmful toxic gases at the construction site 9) Accidents will bc reported, investigated and recorded. Immediately upon notification of an accident the contractor Foreman must complete the Accident Investigation Report and providc it to the SJVNL's Site Safety Officer and his own Department Head. The Department Head and Site Safety Officcr will then: Investigate each accident and conduct a post accident review. Determine all facts relating to the incident. Notify the HOD safcty who inturn will notify the General Manager (Projects) as soon as practical after an accident, but no later than the time limits specified. Construction Safety Manual 41 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL Docun~eatthe accident, including sketches and pliotograplis of the scene, along with a thorough narrative describing thc incident and its causes as well as the corrective actions taken to prevent reoccurrence. Send copy to HOD safety and General Manager (Projects). Review with project personlie1 at the next possible Toolbox Meeting to discuss the incident. Discuss the accident at thc next wcckly staff safety meeting. Regardins any accidents, specific procedures will be followed, including: All employees lnilst be accompanied by or treated by SJVNL Medical Personnel when secki~igmedical treatment. Failure to follow these requirements lnay jeoparcjlize their rights to Workers Compensation protection. An incident will be considered to be a recordable if it is work related and results in: Loss of conscious~~ess Restriction of work or nlotion Transfer to a different type of work Requires medical treatment beyond First Aid. The usc of prescription medication to treat an injury constitutes medical treatment. If an injured elnployee were taken to a clinic/hospital and found to have minor injuries that would otherwise not be recordable and the doctor could substitute an over the counter medicine, the case would not be recordable. The supervisor accompanying the injurcd employee u7ould need to know the difference between medical treatment and first aid. For this reason it will be the SJVNL's policy that the Medical Officer (or designate) shall either trcat directly or accompany our injured employees to any treatment facility. The distinction between medical treatn~entand first aid depends on the treatment provided and the severity of the injuries. First aid is: Limited to one time treatment and subsequent observations; and I Involves treatment of only minor injuries, not emergency treatment of serious in; uries. Iiljurics are not minor if: They must be treated only by a licensed medical person. They impair bodily functions (i.e.. nornlal use of limbs, eyes, etc.). Construction Safety Manual 42 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL They result in the damagc to the physical structurc of the body (i.e., fracturcs, amputation, ctc.). They involve complications requiring follow-up medical treatment. Thc follo~vingare gctlerally considcred medical treatmc~it.Work-relatcd injuries for which this type of treatment was provided or should have been provided are typically Recordable Injuries. Treatment of infection. r Application of antiseptics during second or subsequent visits to medical persons. Treatment of second- or third-dcgrce burns. o Al~plicationof suturcs. Removal of foreign bodies embedded in the eye. 0 Removal of foreign bodies froin a wound if the procedure is complicated. o Use of prescription medication or over the counter lnedications at prescription strength. Use of hot or cold soaking thcrapylcon~presstherapy during second or subsequent visits. Cutting away dead ski11(surgical debride~nent). Application of heat therapy during second or subsequent visits. Positive x-ray diagnosis (i.e., fracturcs, etc.). Admission to a hospital for treatment (or any other equivalent hcility). The following arc generally considered first aid treatment (e.g., onc-time treatment and subsequent observation of nlinor irijuries) and should not be classified as a Recordable Injury. Application of antiseptic during first visit. Application of steri-strips or butterfly bandages Treatment of first-degree burns. Application of bandages during any visit. Application of elastic bandages during first visit to facility. Removal of foreign bodies not embedded in eye if only irrigation is required. Renloval of foreign bodies from a wound; if the procedure is uncomplicated. Negative x-ray diagnosis. Observation for illjury during any medical visit. Application of ointments to abrasions to prevent drying or cracking. ConstructionSafety Manual 43 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL Soaking therapy, hot or cold compresses and/or heat therapy during initial visit. Accident Reporting: 1 . Monthly reports on prescribed profornla of all accidents shall be promptly submitted to HOD Safety of the Corporation, with a copy to the General manager. 2 On the occurrences of any accident a report should be made to the HOD Safety of the Corporati011with a copy to the General ManagerIHead within 12 hours of the occurrence of the accident. In case of Fiital accidcnts or those, which are so serious, that they are likely to result in the death of any workman, a report sl~ouldbe made immediately to the General managerltlead of the work. 3 The following san~pleforms (specimens attached) may be used for reporting accidc~lts and keeping relevant statistics: INJURY REPORT PRELIMINARY - (To be submitted immediately after the accident) (N.B.) -Answers to all the items should be precise and definite. No. ...................... Date..................... 1. Name of the person injured 2. Sex, AdultJMinor 3. DepartmentIProject1Division 4. Designation 5. RegularIWork ChargedIMusterRoll/Contractor's employee 6. Date & hour of accident 7. Cause of accident 8. Fatal, serious or minor Signature with Designationof Report Officer To Medical Officer 9. Nature of injury 10. Period of estimated disablement. Signature of Medical Officer Distribution: 1. Engineer-in-Charge 2. Safety Engineer Construction Safety Manual 44 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, XNNL INJURY REPORT DETAILED - Project Date of Report Section-I Injured Details: Name of injured: ..................................Date of injury: .................................. Occupation: .................................. Employer: ............................................................ How long employed: .................................. Salaryor wage: .................................. Dates of previous Injuries: ............................. Date of injury: ..................................Time: .................................. Exact Place where injury Occurred: .............................. Section-I1 Description of injury: Nature & Severity of Injury........................................... Did injury result in death or probable permanent disability(Yes1No): .................. Return to work (date)............................. Date of death.......................................... Section-111 Description of Accident: Section-IV Type of Accident (Tick appropriateone) Falls of person-Same level Falls of person-one level to another Slips (causing strains;not falls) Struckby flying, rolling, sliding object Stepping in or on object Strains or sprains-lifting Struckby or cut by hand tools Other injuries from handling objects Burning or Scalding Electric shock or flash Explosions Caught in or between Striking against object Buried or partially buried by collapse of sides or fall of material Drowning or suffocation Poisoning, Infection Struckby or run over by vehicle If other type Describe: ..................................... Section V Causes of the Accident (To be completedby the SafetyEngineer) Tick the appropriatebox in Mechanical causes; and Personal Causes. Select the cause in each sub section that could have been most readily removed to prevent the accident. In addition to marking the appropriate box, describe briefly but exactly the causes selected. Secondary or contributing causes may be indicatedbelow: Construction Safety Manual 45 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL Sub Section A Mechanical Causes 1.Improper guarding......................................................... (Unguarded, inadequately guarded, guard removed etc.) 2. Defective substances or equipment............................ (Broke, poorly designed, slippery, defective brakes etc.) 3. Hazardous arrangement............................................ (Unsafelypiled material, poor layout, poor housekeeping loose rock etc) . . 4. Improper Illummation.................................................... (Poor dusty, gassy, high humidity, excessivelyhot etc) 5.'Improper dress or appeal............................................ (Goggles, gloves, shoes, hardhat, respirator etc.) No mechanical cause Insufficient data to Classify Sub Section B (Personal Causes 1.Injured person other person Physical or mental defect................. (Poor eye sight, arm amputated, deaf, epilepsy etc.) 2. Lack of knowledge or skill............................. (Unable to read, poor training etc) 3. Wrong attitude......................................... (Deliberate, chance-takingdisregard for instructions, etc) No Personal causes Insufficient data to Classify Section VI (EngineerISupervisorStatement) A) Name of contractor's supervisor managing the site of accident: ................................................................................................................................ I have personally investigated this accident, and concur in the analysis of causes given here: ................................................................................................................................. Recommendation for prevention: ..................................................................................................................................................... Remarks: ............................................................................ Signature of Contractor Supervisor B) Name of Contractor's SafetyEngineer/In-charge: .......................................................... Date of Last Safety Inspection of the site: .......................................................... Appropriate safety precautions taken at site as per Inspection check sheet (Yes/No): .............. Signatureof Contractor Safety EngineerlIn-charge ConstructionSafety Manual 46 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL C) Name of SJVNL Site In-charge /Safety Engineer: .......................................................... Date of Last Safety Inspection of the site: .......................................................... Appropriate safety precautions taken at site as per Inspection check sheet (Yes/No): .............. Signature of SJVNL Site In-charge /Safety Engineer Section X Corrective Action What has been done to prevent the occurrence of similar accidents in the future? This Report submitted by: ........................................ (SJVNL Site In-charge /Safety Engineer) Approved: ............................... (Construction Engineer or Superintendent) (Note: Reporting of accident to Government Officials has to be done as per BOCW Central Rules 1998; 1.Form XI11under Rule 230 (a) -Notice of Poisoning or Occupational diseases 2. Form X N under Rule 210 (7) -Report of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences) 2.15 SAFETY PROMOTIONAL ACTIVTTIES: Following safety pron~otionalactivities are suggested to be carried out for enhancing safety awareness and developing safety culture. 1. Suggestion scheme: Any personnel reporting about any unsafe condition in written format in the suggestion box addressed to site Incharge should be awarded. 2. FilmNideo screening: Safety related film should be screened to improve safety awareness. 3. Exhibitions: Exhibition of PPEs by suppliers, Fire fighting cquipments should bc displayed for improving safety awareness. 4. NewsletterlBulletin: In-house monthly safety related bulletin should be developed in local language and distributed to worlters and staff. 5. Poster Display: safety poster should be displayed at conspicuous locatior~sfor in~provingsafety amrarcness. Construction Safety Manual 47 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL 6. Celebration of Special events such as National Safety Day, World Environnlent Day, Fire Services Day, No Tobacco Day, World Heart Day, World Aid Day and World Health Day ctc.: Materials for celebration of these days arc regularly dcvcloped by National Safety Council, Bclapur, Navi Munlbai and call be procured with discount froin it. 2.16 CONTRACTORS On this Project, contractors will play a significant role in jobsite safety. SJVNL employees will work closely with several different contractors on a daily basis. In addition, the actual perfornlance of SJVNL's contractors will contribute directly to the overall safety rccord of the Project. Fundamentally, contractor supe~-visionand etnployees will be treated no differently than SJVNL personnel on the job-site when it comes to safety. There will bc no distinction in the safety requirements of Contractors on this Project. The same set ofrules will be enforced for every entity 011 the Project. Each Contractor will be sent a clear message regarding safety at the start and enforcen~entto the same safety standards kvill bc implcmentcd from the first day to the last. In order to accomplish, a number of items will be addressed regarding both the contractual arrangement and operational interfacing of Contractors on the Project. All of these are intcnded to set the same high standard of safety for cvcryonc at the site. Contractual Requirements Safety will be a factor in the sclection of every Contractor on thc Project. All public tendered contracts, the Tenderer's approach to safety and safety record will be an eval~iationfactor in contract award. Each prospective Contractor will be required to con~nlitto the Project's Safety and Health Plan and/or provide proof that it utilizes a Plan equal to that developed for the site, A Safety Addendum will be included in all of our Contract Agrcenlents that clcarly defines safety rules and expectations and references the Project's Safety & Health Plan. SJVNL management and supervision will maintain the Zero Tolerance policy with subcontractors using vcrbal/writtcn reprimands, and suspensions as ncccssary for non-compliance with the Project's Safety and Health Plan. Operational Requirements SJVNL General Manager (Projects) will hold a pre-constn~ctionmeeting with each Contractor to clcarly dctine rulcs and policics. This meeting will be held bcfore the Contractor is allowed to start work. The Contractor will clearly understand SJVNL's expectations and consequence for not con~plying. As required, Subcontractors will be provided assistance to develop good Worlc Plans . . 2nd eŁtkct~vc r ~ s kulcnt~fic;ltlnn2nd Toh H*a 7, ~ r ~An:~lvs~s 1 Construction Safety Manual 48 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL Contractor Indoctrination r All Contractor employees, regardless of tier who will work on the project will receive Indoctrination prior to starting any operations. All Contractor Tndoctrinations will be performed by the Contractor's Safety Departmentwith the SJVNL Head Site Safety Officer overseeing their work scope. r All Subcontractor Indoctrinations mill be signed and dated by each individual that attends the indoctrination. 2.17 FIRST AID AND MEDICAL FACILITIES AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION: First Aid Facilities should be necessarily provided at conspicuous locations across the project site. Supervisor level person should be made responsible for issuing and maintenance of the first aid material. The First Aiders should be trained by reputed organization such as St. John Ambulance Association and their list should be displayed at various locations along with emergency numbers. Following items should be included in the first aid boxes; 1. Distilled water filled in eye wash bottle 2. Eye drops 3. Sterilized dressings of small, medium and large sizes along with bum dressings. 4. Sterilized cotton wool 5. antiseptic solution 6. a pair of scissors 7. adhesive tapes 8. aspirin 9. Bandages 10.Tourniquet 11. Splints 12. Safety pins 13. Snake Bite lancet 14.First aid leaflet 15. Triangular bandages 16. Sterilized latex hand gloves Dispensary or Occupational Health Center should be maintained with all medical facilities necessary for emergency situations. All employees and contract workmen should be medically examined before induction for their fitness to work by a competent medical officer trained in Industrial Health. The employees should also be periodically examined to ascertain their health and wellbeing and have not contracted any occupational illness and disease. -- - Construction Safety Manual 49 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL Some examinations suggested for different workers are; Sr. Nature of work Type of medical check up Frequency No. 1 Grit Blaster Physical fitness, Pulmonary test, Every Six Month Vision test, Age Certificate 2 Welder Physical fitness, Pulmonary test, Every Six Month Vision test, Age Certificate 3 Driller Physical fitness, Pulmonary test, Every Six Month Vision test, Age Certificate 4 Working at Physical fitness, Pulmonary test, Every Six Month Height Vision test, Age Certificate 5 Confined space Physical fitness, Pulmonary test, Every Six Month Vision test, Age Certificate 6 Driver / Operator Physical fitness, Pulmonary test, Every Six Month Vision test, Age Certificate 7 Cement handlers Physical fitness, Pulmonary test, Every Six Month Vision test, Age Certificate 8 Painter Physical fitness, Pulmonary test, Every Six Month Vision test, Age Certificate MONTHLY SAFETY REPORT (To be submitted by each Contractor) Actual Work start Date: For the Month of: Project: Report No: Name of the Contractor: Status as on: Name of work: Name of Designated Safety Officer: ITEM I THIS MONTH 1CUMULATIVE I I I Total Strength (Staff + Workmen) No of Safety Meetings organised at site No of HSE awareness programmes conducted at site Whether Workmen Compensation Policy taken Whether Workmen Compensation Policy is valid Whether workmen registered under ESI Act Number of Fatal accidents Number of Reportable Accidents (Non Fatal) Other accidents (Non Reportable) Total no of Accidents I I Construction Safety Manual 50 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL Total Man Hrs Lost due to accident Frequency Rate Severity Rate Incidence Rate No of Fire Incidents No of First Aid Cases No of Near Miss Incidents Compensation Cases with Insurance Companies Compensation Cases resolved and paid to workmen No of Violations of Health and Safety provisions Amount of penalties levied Remarks, if any Date: Safety Officer / Resident Engineer (Signature and Name) 2.19 CONTRACTOR / SJVNL INTERFACE SJVNL and the Contractor(s) will interface on a regular basis regarding safety. This will take place in scheduled meetings, training sessions, and at the personal interaction level. It will be ~nandatorythat SJVNL's HOD safety and Safety Officer and the Contractors' Safety Managers have a good working relationship at the professional level. In addition, each of SJVNL's Safcty officcr will be expected to establish this same typc of working relationship with any of the Contractor's inspection or oversight personnel present on each shift. Beyond day-to-day oversight and assisting the Contractor(s) with all related safety issues includillg inspections, hazard identification, investigations, and reporting SJVNL will also participate in the Sollouringtasks on this Project: Safety training and education Regular site safety inspections and audits Incident-related information * Incident or accident investigation Technical expertise whenever required Review of all Contractors safety-related submittals Periodic OA audit of Contractors' Safetv and Health Plan(s) ConstructionSafety Manual 51 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL 2.20 SAFETY DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING All safety-related records will be sarely kept in the Project Office in accordance with GO1 standards.Only authorized personnel will have access to these records. The following list comprises thc inininlilrn number of rccords that will be kept: Employee Accident Reports Accident Investigation Reports Jobsite Inspection Reports Regulatory Inspection Reports Sarety Team of the Week Reports First Aid Log All Training Records All Safety Meetings and Logs Construction Safety Manual 52 Rarnpur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL - -- - CHAPTER 3 WORK PERMIT SYSTEMS 3.1 General Rules: The authorized receiver must request a work permit from a certified Issuer (Site Incharge) before doing any work in a restricted area. The receiver of the work permit must keep the permit posted at thejob location. The appropriate permit shall be obtained before anyjob is started. Work permits are valid for the duration mentioned therein. If the work is not started or is stopped due to safety considerations the permit is required to be revalidated by the issuing authority before the work is started or resumed. If the work is not completed during the time for which the permit was issued the person responsible for performing the work shall get it revalidated. Safety officer or any other responsible officer is authorized to suspend a work and withdraw the work permit if safety regulations being violated and for any of the work permit conditions are not being abide and lor conditions around work site have change which may lead to an imminently hazardous situation. The receiver of a work permit must keep a copy in his possession or within view of thejob site for duration of thejob so that it may be presented upon request. When thejob is completed or at the end of the shift both issuer and receiver must close out each work permit. 3.2 Work Permit Formats: Following Work Permit formats may be used in order to control the site activities of the contractors and avoid any preventable accidents. 3.2.1 Working at Height: For carrying out activities at workplaces that are 2 or more than 2 metres this work permit is required to be issue. The Site In charge should be appointed as responsible person for issue and enforcing this system. Construction Safety Manual 53 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL Format of Work Permit APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF HEIGHT PASS (Valid only for 6 months from issue date, unless cancelled1withdrawn earlierby the issuing authority. It can be revalidated free of cost on due applicationto Safetyofficer of SJVNL. In Case of loss, applicant must apply and appear for the practical test again) 1. Full Name of Applicant: 2. Present Address 3. Permanent Address 4. Age and Sex. 5. Height and Weight 6. Gate Pass No and Date 7. Name of Contractorwith whom engaged at present: 8. Contract Work Order No 9. Description of Presentjob 10.Previous experienceof working at Height Declaration I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information h i s h e d by me is true and correct. I shall always wear the safetybelt and tie the life line whenever working at height above 2 metres or in depth. I shall not misuse the pass issued to me or transfer it to any other person. I shall never come to duty under the influenceof alcohol. Date: Sign of Site Engineer Sign of Safety Officer Name of Applicant (Contractor) Concerned Contractor Sign of Concerned employee Sign of Site In charge Engineer MEDICAL EXAMINATION (PART I) Date of Medical Test: ...................... a) Blood Pressure b) Epilepsy c) Flat foot d) Mental Depression e) Frequent Headache f) Others I Dr..........................................have examined Mr./Ms................................................................... have found hindher not sufferingfrom any height related illness. I certifythat helshe is fit to work at height. ConstructionSafety Manual 54 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL Sign of Doctor with Reg. No. and seal PHYSICAL TEST (PART 11) Date of Physical test: Test: 1.Walking freely on bar at 3 metres height pass1not pass 2. Walking on bar at 3 metres height wearing safety belts passl not pass 3. Walking freely on horizontal structure at 3 metres height passlnot pass 4. General physique Name of applicant: The above applicant has performance in the above test is satisfactory 1 not satisfactory. He has been issue a height pass bearing Sr.No. .............. Date of Issue: Sign of Contractor Safety Officer Sign of Issuing authority Name & Designation: PASS TO WORK AT HEIGHT 1. Date: 2. Name: 3. Gate Pass No. 4. Age 5. Trade 6. Contractor1subcontractor: Safetytraining given for safe working at and use of PPEs (Helmet, SafetyBelt and Fall arrestor) and safety net and working platform. UNDERTAKING I ......................................have understood safetyprecautions to be taken while working at Height. If the above conditions are not fulfilled I would be alone responsible for violation of safety norms and penalty if any. Signature ...................... 1 Authorized to work at Height Validity date: &nstruction Safety Manual 55 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJKVL Sign of Site In charge Sign of Contractor Safety Officer 3.2.2 HOT WORK PERMIT (Hot work would mainly comprise -Welding, gas cutting, use of open flame or open flanes or other sources of fire in a fire prone place containing inflammable substances, explosives &/or other such highly combustible material susceptible to spontaneous ignition &/or explosion.) A) the person taking permit to fill up: 1. Exact location where hot work is being planned. ............................... 2. Approximate duration of work. From Date: .................Time: .................... To Date: .................Time: .................... Points to be checked Sr. Details Remarks No. Yes No Not Required 1 The area immediatelybelow the work spot been cleared/removedof oil, grease and cotton waste etc 2 Gas concentrationbeen tested in case there is gas valve 1gas line nearby 3 Fire extinguishers are kept handy at site 4 Tin sheet / wet gunnybag / fire retardant clothJsheetbeen placed to prevent sparks from causing fire 5 Water hose connection been made for continuous water spray 6 All the drain inlets (if any) been closed 7 Any other precaution taken (specify) The above points have been complied with and conditions rendered safe / hazards innocuous to undertake the hot work. Name of Permittee: .......................Signature: ............Designation: ............ (Site Incharge) Date & time: .......................................... B) The person giving permit (issuing authority) to fill up: After checking all the precautions the hot work can be carried out in the above area. Name & Signatureof Issuing authority: ............... ...................... Section Incharge Safety Officer C) Time: ...................Date: .................at which the permit closed and filed Construction Safety Manual 56 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJT'NL Name & Signature of safety Officer: ...................................................... 3.2.3 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT (To identify safe work practices related to working inside a confined space or a vessel or a plant / equipment) 10.2 The person-taking permit (Permittee)to fill up. 1. Identity of the Confined Space 2. Location 1. Purpose of Entry 2. Date 3. Validity of confined space Permit From Date: ........................Time: .............................. To Date: ........................Time: .............................. 4. Has the Vessel / Equipment / Spacebeen cleaned, purged, Isolated: ............................................................................................. 5. Have all the electrical / air / hydraulic equipment / drivesbeen disconnected: .................................................................................. 6. Have the persons required to enter the confined spacebeen trained in dealingwith the specifiedhazards: ........................................................................ 7. PPE provided: .......................................................................... 8. Has a rescue team equippedwith emergencyrescue devices put on standby: .............................................................................................. 9. Has 24 V hand lamp been provided: .................................................. 10.Exhaust / fresh air flow fan been provided: ........................................ 11.Test Required: a) Oxygen level (19.5 % -23.5 %) b) Explosibility (0%) c) Carbon monoxide level (50 ppm max) d) Carbon dioxide level (1200 ppm max) e) Methane (below permissible level) f) Temperature g) Air flow h) Others 12.List of authorisedpersons to work inside a confined space & the rescue team (List to be enclosed) I have checked the above points and found conditions suitableto undertake the work. Name of Permittee: .......................Signature: ............Designation: ............ (Site Incharge) B) The person giving permit (issuing authority)to fill up: The precautions and safe conditions mentioned above have been verified and the work can be started. Name & Signatureof Issuing authority: ............... ...................... Section hcharge Safety Officer Construction Safety Manual 57 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL I A) Time: ...................Date: .................at which the permit closed and filed Name & Signature of Safety Officer: ...................................................... 3.2.4 SAFETY WORK PERMIT FOR EXCAVATION, TRENCHINGAND EARTH REMOVAL PART I 1. Initiating Agency 2. Name of the Contractor 3. Location of Excavation (Sketch given overleaf) 4. Description of work and purpose 5. Road cutting involved / traffic affected (If Yes Fire / Security Officer to be informed) 6. Probable date of commencementand duration of work ............... ................................ Initiator Site Incharge Date: PART I1 1. Under ground electrical cables involved 2. Under ground telephone cables involved 3. Underground water line (Domestic / Fire involved) Further precautions suggested: For Electric For Telephone For water line For Fire Section Cables Cables etc .................................. ...................... .................... Electric Power Telecommunication Water supply Fire Officer Supply Engineer Engineer Engineer PART I11 I have satisfied the permit conditions and recommend the permit for release. Name & Sign of Initiating Authority: ........................... PART IV Details furnished on Part I to Part I11 are satisfactory.Permit may be release. Name & Sign of safety Incharge PART V 10.2.2 After completionof work I have visited the site of excavation and found normalized. This permit is sent to safety department. Construction Safety Manual 58 Rarnpur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL Name & Sign of Dept Incharge: ................................................. 10.2.3 Inspected the site and found satisfactory: ..................................... Name & Sign of Site Incharge: ........................................................... 3.2.5 ELECTRICAL ISOLATION PERMIT - APPLICANT Permit Applicant: (Department 1Section I Contractors): PERMIT To electrically isolate the following: To perform the following work: Controls checked and actioned to Yes No Related prevent undesirable operation of the Work Permit equipment No. Duration of work Date & Time: From To Name of Applicant Gate Pass No Signature Date I I I COMPETENT (A) Authorization (electrical Isolation): Electrical isolation carried out by PERSON Electrical Competent person. Electrical Isolation for the above equipment has been completed and that the points isolated are Yes No Remarks -- -- -----.- - Switch off Main Isolator switch Remove power fuses I I I Remove all control supply fuses including motor space heater supply fuses Rack out starter module / circuit breaker I II I I I Display 1put electrical lockout tag- duly filled Any other special action taken I Precaution to be taken: WARNING: ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL EOUIPMENTSARE - ~p DANGEROUS Declaration: I certify that the above-mentioned equipment has been electrically isolated and it is safe to work in 1upon in accordance with the rules. PERMIT B) Acceptance: Performing supervisor sign for ensuringjob site APPLICANT supervision, acceptance of safe isolation requirements and precaution needed for safe work. - Name I Gate Pass No 1 Sign I Date I I ConstructionSafetyManual 59 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL (C) Completion 1cancellation: (This permit may be cancelled) I hereby declare that all men under my charge have been withdrawn and warned that it is no longer safe to work in 1upon the above mentioned location 1equipment. All tools / gear I brought in matter have been removed and the site has been cleared from all objects that might cause any potential hazards of fire. All removed covers have been replaced leaving the Ieaui~mentreadv for commissionina. 1 Name IGate Pass No (Sign I Date I I I I COMPETENT (Cl) Step 1:I have satisfied myself that location / equipment covered by PERSON this permit are safe for re-commissioning and that the supply can be Irestored. 1 Name IGate Pass No ISign I Date I I I I (C2) Step 2: Electrical supply to the equipment has been restored by reversal of above isolation from the new sub station and warning tags removed. Name (Gate Pass No ISign 1 Date I(C3) Step 3: The equipment is now re-commissioned satisfactorilyand this I permit is cancelled. Name I GatePass No ISign I Date I I I I I I I I 3.2.6 PERMIT TO WORK ON PLANT, MACHINERY & OTHER POWER DRIVEN EQUIPMENT 1. Nature of the equipment 2. Area / Location 3. Clearance required for 4. Nature of the job to be done Requested by: Approved by: Name & Signature Designation Date & time 5. Equipment de energized at ...................(Time) .......................(Date) 6. Fuses removed Yes / No 7. Circuit Breaker Lowered / Removed Yes / No 8. Danger tag Provided Yes / No 9. Earthing Lead No provided Yes / No Authorised Signature: Name Designation Date & Time (Time) ................. .@ate) Construction Safety Manual 60 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL Earthing Lead No. Provided Yes 1No Authorised Signature: Name Designation Date & Time 3.2.7 BLASTING WORK PERMIT Site: Job Number: Date: Serialnumber of blasting: Name of the approved Blaster / ShotFirer: Name of the Sub contractor: No of workmen involved in the drilling & Blasting Operation: Area / Level of Blasting: StartingTime of drilling Operation: Please permit the followingBlastingjob as per sketches enclosed: .................... .................................................................................................... Details of Blasting Length: .........M Width : ...............M Depth: ..........M Permit Valid from (Date): ................................................................... Sr. SafetyPrecautions Yes / No. No 1 All the drillershave been provided with Ear Plugs, Helmet, goggles & Gumboot 1safety shoes 2 Hole spots to be drilled are properly inspected by competent person Depth & No of holes to be drilled 3 Sockets in the blasted area are flushed with air & water 4 Bore holes are cleared of all debris before explosiveare inserted 5 Mention a) No of cartridgesbrought from magazine b) No of cartridgesloaded 6 All the excessivecartridgesare removed from work spot 7 The circuithas been checked. Specifythe resistance 8 The clearancehas been given by all the working gang within the safety zone 9 No of person involved in the operationhave been counted for coming out from the spot after loading 10 Danger zone is suitablycordoned and flagman posted at important points 1 1 Sufficient warning is given to public on siren before firing. (Not less than 1Minute) SpecifyMode of signal 12 Whether the environmentalcondition considered (Rain / sunny/ Wind / Thunders ILigthning) - - - - - ConstructionSafety Manual 61 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL A 1 . 113 1Any electrical/ telecom lines or cables are near by Specify the distance and voltage -14 1 - 15 SpecifyApproved Blasting time and date Date: Execution Dept: Name & Signature: Designation: Remarks if any: .................................................................................... The above mentionedjob can commence: ..................................................... Date: Safetydept: Name & Signature: Designation: The above-mentioned Blastingjob has been completed satisfactorilyand the Blasting area is closed and returned to normal service. Date: Issuing Authority (SJVNL) Name & Signature: Designation: Construction Safety Manual 62 Rampur Hydro ElectricProject, Uk7VL --.- --- -- Annexure 1 DEFTNITIONS AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS (The Definitions given here under are pertains to this documentonly) 1. Access or Egress means passageways, corridors, stairs, platforms, ladders and any other means to be used by a construction worker for normally entering or leaving the workplace or for escaping in case of danger. 2. Accident means an unintended occurrence arising out of and in the course of employmentof a person resulting in injury. 3. Adolescent means a person who has completed his fifteen years of age but has not completedhis eighteenth year. 4. Adult means a person who has completed his eighteenth years of age. 5. Base plate means a plate for distributing the load from a standard in the case of metal scaffolds. 6. Bay in relation to scaffolds, means that portion of the scaffold between horizontal or vertical supports whether standards or supports from which the portion is suspended, which are adjacent longitudinally. 7. Brace means a member incorporated diagonally in a scaffold for stability. 8. Bulkhead means an airtight structure separating the working chamber from free air or from another chamber under a lower pressure than the working pressure. 9. Caisson means an air and watertight chamber in which it is possible for men to work under air pressure greater than atmospheric pressure at sea level to excavate material below water level. 10.Cofferdam means a structure constructed entirely or in part below water level or below the level of the water table in the ground and intended to provide a place for work that is free of water. 11. Competent Person means a person so approved by the Central Government, who belongs to a testing establishment in India, possessing adequate qualification, experience and skill for the purpose to testing, examination or annealing and certification of lifting appliances, lifting gear, wire ropes or pressure plant or equipment. 12. Compressed air means air mechanically raised to a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure at sea level. 13. Construction site means any site at which any of the processes or operationsrelated to constructionwork are carried on. ConstructionSafety Manual 63 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVh!L 14. Conveyor means a mechanical device used in construction work for transport of construction material, articles, or packages or solid bulk from one point to another point. 15.Danger means danger of accident or of injury or to health. 16.Dangerous Occurrence means an intended occurrence arising out of failure of structures, heavy equipment resulting in serious destruction in the site whether causing any bodily injury or disability or not. 17.Death means fatality resulting from an accident. 18.Decanting means the rapid decompression of person in a man-lock to atmospheric pressure at sea level followed promptly by their recompression in a decant lock, where they are then decompressed according to the appropriate decompression table in accordancewith approved decompressionprocedures. 19.Demolition work means the work incidental to or connected with the total or partial dismantling or razing of a building or a structure other than a building and includes the removing or dismantling of machines or other equipment. 20. Disabling Injury means an injury causing disablement extending beyond the day of shift on which the accident occurred. 21. Detonator means a small tube of aluminum or copper or other materials approved by Chief Controller of Explosives. 22. Explosive means any substance whether a single chemical compound or a mixture of substances, whether solid or liquid or gaseous, as approved by the Chief Controller of Explosives, used with a view to produce a practical effect by explosion or pyrotechnic effect. 23. Excavation means the removal of earth, rock or other material in connection or demolition work. 24. False works means the structural supports and bracing for formworks or forms. 25. Flashpoint means the minimum liquid temperature at which a spark or flame causes an instantaneous flash in the vapour space above the liquid. 26. Frame or modular scaffold means a scaffold manufactured in such a way that the geometry of the scaffold is pre-determined and the relative spacing of the principal members are fixed. 27. Guardrail means a horizontal rail secured to uprights and erected along the exposed sides of scaffolds, floor openings, runways and gangways to prevent persons from falling. 28. Hazard means danger or potential danger. 29. Hazardous substance means any substance which due to its explosiveness, inflammability, radio-activity, toxic or corrosive properties, or other similar characteristics, may cause injury; or affect adversely the human system, or cause loss of life or damage to property on work-environment, while handling, transporting or storing. Construction Safety Manual 64 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL 30. High-pressure air means air used to supply power to pneumatic tools and devices. 31.Independent tied scaffold means a scaffold, the working platform 01 which is supported from the base by two or more rows of standards and which apart from the necessary ties stands completely free the building. 32. Ledger means a member spanning horizontally and tying scaffolding longitudinally and which acts as a support for putlogs or transoms. 33. Lifting appliance means a crane, hoist, derrick, winch, gin pole, sheer legs, jack, pulley block or other equipment used for lifting materials, objects or, building worker. 34. Lifting gear means ropes, chains, hooks, slings and other accessories of a lifting appliance. 35. Lock attendant means the person on charge of a man-Lock or medical lock recompression or decompression of persons in such locks. 36. Low pressure air means air supplied to pressurize working chambers and man-Locks and medical locks. 37. Magazine means a place in which explosives are stored or kept, whether above or below ground, as approved by the Chief Controller of Explosives. 38. Man-Lock means any lock, other than a medical lock, used for the compression or decompression of persons entering or leaving a working chamber. 39. Material hoist means a power to manually operated and suspended platform or bucket operating in guide rails and used for raising or lowering material exclusively and operated & controlled from a point outside the conveyance. 40. Materials lock means a chamber through which materials and equipments pass from one air pressure environment into another. 41. Medical lock means a double compartment lock used for the therapeutic recompression and decompression of persons suffering from the ill effects of decompression. 42. National standards mean standards as approved by Bureau of Indian Standards and in the absence of such standards of Bureau of Indian Standards, the standards approved by the Central Government for a specific purpose. 43. Outrigger means a structure projecting beyond the facade of a building with the inner end being anchored and includes a cantilever or other support. 44. Plant or equipment includes any plant, equipment, gear, machinery, apparatus or appliance, or any part thereof. 45. Pressure means air pressure in bars above atmospheric pressure. 46. Pressure plant means the pressure vessel along with its piping and other fittings operated at a pressure greater than the atmospheric pressure. 47. Putlog means a horizontal member on which the board, plank or decking of a working platform are laid. Construction Safety Manual 65 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, S m L 48. Reportable accidentlinjury means any injury causing death or disablement to an extent as prescribed by the relevant statute. 49. Responsible person means a person appointed by the employer to be responsible for the performance of specific duty or duties and who has sufficient knowledge and experience and the requisite authority for the proper performance of such duty or duties. 50. Reveal tie means the assembly of a tie tube and a fitting used for tightening a tube between two opposite surfaces. 51.Right angle coupler means a coupler, other than a swivel or putlog coupler, used for connecting tubes at right angles. 52. Rock bolt means a mechanical expansion bolt used with cementitious or resin- anchoring system, which is set in drilled hole in the arch or wall of a tunnel to improve rock competency. 53. Roofing bracket mean a bracket used in sloped roof construction and having sharp points or other means for fastening to prevent slipping. 54. Safety cartridge means a cartridge for small arms having diameter not exceeding 2.5 cms the case of which can be extracted for the small arms after firing and which is so closed as to prevent any explosion in one cartridge being communicated to other cartridges. 55. Safety fuse means a fuse for igniting charges of other explosiveswhich burn and does not explode and which does not contain its own means of ignition. 56. Safety screen means an air and water tight diaphragm placed across the upper part of a compressed air tunnel between the face and bulkhead, in order to prevent flooding the crown of the tunnel between the safety screen and the bulkhead to provide a safe means of refuge and exit from a flooding or flooded tunnel. 57. Safe working load in relation to an article or lifting gear or lifting appliance, means the load, which is the maximum load that may be imposed on such article or appliance with safety in the normal working conditions as assessed and certified by a competent person. 58. Scaffold means any temporarily provided structure on or from which construction workers perform their and any temporarily provided structure which enables workers to obtain access to or which enable materials to be taken to any place at which such work is performed, and includes any working platform, gangway, runway, ladder or step- ladder (other than a ladder or step-ladder which does not form part of such structure) together with any guardrail, toe board or other safeguards and all fixings, but does not include lifting appliance or a lifting machine or to support other plant or equipment. 59. Segment includes a cast iron or precast concrete segmented structure formed to the curvature of the tunnel cross-section and used to support the ground surrounding the tunnel. 60. Service shaft means a shaft for the passage of workers or materials to or from a tunnel under construction. ConstructionSafety Manual 66 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJWL 61. Shaft means an excavation having a longitudinal axis with an angle greater than forty five degree from the horizontal for the passage of workers or materials to or from a tunnel, or leading to an existing tunnel. 62. Shield means a movable frame, which supports the working face or a tunnel and the ground immediately behind it and include equipment designed to excavate and supportthe excavated areas in tunnel. 63. Sole Plate means member used to distribute the load from the base plate or the standard of wooden scaffoldsto the supporting surface. 64. Sound or good construction means construction conforming to the relevant national standards or in case such national standards do not exist, to other generally accepted international engineering standards or code of practices. 65. Standard means a member used as a vertical support or column in the construction of scaffoldswhich transmits a load to the ground or to the solid construction. 66. Standard safe operating practices means the practice followed in construction activities for the safety and health of workers and safe operation of machineries and equipment used in such activities and such practices conforms to all or any of the following,namely:- 1. relevant standards approvedby Bureau of Indian Standards; .. 11. national building code; ... 111. manufacturer'sinstruction on safe use of equipment and machinery iv. Code of practice on safety and health in construction industry published by InternationalLabour Organization and amended from time to time. 67. Steel rib includes all steel beams and other structural members shaped to conform to the requirements of a particular tunnel cross section, used for the purpose of supportingand stabilizingthe excavated areas. 68. Suspended scaffold means a scaffold suspended by means of ropes or chains and capable of being raised or lowered but does not include a boatswain's chair or similar appliance. 69. Testing establishment means a establishment with testing and examination facilities, as approved by the Central Government for carrying out testing, examination, annealing or similar other test or certification of lifting appliances or lifting gear or wire rope as required under these rules. 70. Tie means an assembly used to connect a scaffold to a rigid anchorage. 71. Toe board means a member fastened above a working platform, access landing, access way, wheel barrow run, ramp or other platform to prevent building workers and materials falling there from. 72. Transom means a member placed horizontally and used to tie transversely one ledger to another, or one standard to another in an independenttile scaffold. 73. Trestle scaffold includes a scaffold in which the supports for the platform are any of the followingwhich are self-supporting,namely: - - - - ConstructionSafety Manual 67 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL 1. Split heads, .. 11. Folding, iii. Step-Ladder, iv. Tripods, or v. Movable contrivances similar to any of the foregoing. 74. Tubular scaffold means a scaffold constructed from tubes and couplers. 75. Tunnel means a subterranean passage made by excavated beneath the over-burden into which a construction worker enters or is required to enter to work. 76. Underground means any space within the confines of a shaft, tunnel, caisson or cofferdam. 77. Vehicle means a vehicle propelled or driven by mechanical or electrical power and includes a trailer, traction engine, tractor, and road- building machine and transport equipment. 78. Working chamber means the part of construction site where work in a compressed air environment is carried out, but does not include a man-Lock or medical lock. 79. Working platform means a platform, which is used to support building workers or materials and includes a working stage. 80. Working pressure means pressure in a working chamber to which a worker is exposed. Certification of lifting appliances or lifting gear or wire rope as required under these rules. 81. Workplace means all places where construction workers are required to be present or to go for work and which are under the control of an employer. * * * Construction Safety Manual 68 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, S J W L Annexure 2 Some Important Indian Standards on Safety - Sr. IS Code Description No. 1 IS :3764 Safety code for excavation work 2 IS:4014 Code of practice for steel tubular scaffoldings 3 IS :4081 Safety code for blasting & related drilling operations 4 IS :4130 Safety code for demolition of buildings 5 IS :4138 Safety code for working in compressed air 6 IS :4756 Safety code for tunneling work Safety requirements for floor and wall openings, railing and toe 7 IS:4912 boards 8 IS :3696 Code of safety for ladders & scaffoldings IS 5878 (Part- Precautions for blasting in tunnels & shafts 21~ec-1) lo IS :5878 (Pa*- Ventilation, lighting, mucking & dewatering in tunnels 21sec-2) Code of practice for design, manufacturing, erection & testing of 11 IS :807 cranes and hoists 12 IS: 5121 Safety code for piling and other deep foundations Safety code for constructions involving use of hot bituminous 13 IS: 5916 materials 14 IS :7205 Safety code of erection on structural steel work 15 IS : 7293 Safety code for working with construction machinery 16 IS : 7969 Safety code for handling and storage of building materials 17 IS : 8989 Safety code for erection of concrete framed structures Recommendations for safety conditions for wood working 18 IS :8964 machines - Part 1to 24 - p~ Safety code for the use, care and of hand operated hand 19 SP53 tools 20 IS : 13367 Code of practice - Safe use of cranes 21 IS :9474 Principles of mechanical guarding of machinery Code of practice for safe use and maintenance of non calibrated 22 IS : 8324 round steel lifting chains & slings 23 IS :2825 Code for unfired pressure vessels 24 IS:8216 Lift wire ropes, guide for inspection Recommendations on safe working loads for natural and man- 25 IS :9944 made fiber rope slings. 26 IS : 10291 Safety code for dress divers in civil engineeringworks 27 IS:10386 Safety code for construction, operation and maintenance of river ConstructionSafety Manual 69 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL Sr. IS Code Description No. (part-I to X) valley projects 28 IS :3629 Specifications for structural timber in buildings 29 IS :3337 Specifications for ballies IS : 13416 Recommendations for falling material, hazard prevention, fall 30 (part-I to V) preventions, disposal of debris, timber structures, fire protection 31 IS : 8523 Specifications for respirators, canister type gas masks 32 IS:1991 Safety code for the use, care and protection of abrasive wheels 33 IS :2148 Flameproof enclosures of electrical apparatus Code of practice for installation and maintenance of electrical 34 IS :4051 equipment in mines 35 IS :4357 Methods for stability testing of forklift trucks 36 IS :5571 Guide for selection of electrical equipment for hazardous areas Intrinsically safe magnet telephones for use in hazardous 37 IS :6539 atmospheres 38 IS : 8091 Code of safe practice for industrial plant layout 39 IS:8235 Guide for safety procedures in hand operated hand tools Methods of marking for identifying electrical equipment for 40 IS : 8241 explosive atmospheres 41 IS :8945 Electrical measuring instruments for explosive gas atmospheres General and safety requirements for machine tools and their 42 IS : 11016 operation 43 IS:11057 Industrial Safety Nets 44 IS : 11461 Code of practice for compressors safety Code of practice for the protection of buildings and allied 45 IS :2309 structures against lightning -- 46 IS :3043 0 Recommendations on safetyprocedures and practices in electrical 47 IS:5216 works 48 IS :7689 Guide for control of undesired static electricity 49 IS :8923 Warning symbol for dangerous voltages 50 IS:11005 Dust-tight ignition proof enclosures of electrical equipment 51 IS :6305 Safety code for powered industrial trucks 52 IS:11006 Flash back arrestor (flame arrestor) 53 IS : 10312 Safety code for powered tow trucks General requirements for powered platform trucks and their 54 IS:10311 acceptance criteria Stabilitytests for pallets stackers and high lift platform trucks 55 IS :7361 (pedestrian and rider controlled) IS : 1260(pa*- 56 Pictorial markings for handling and labeling of dangerous goods 1) 57 IS : 1446 Classification of dangerous goods 58 IS :5931 Handling cryogenic liquids 59 IS :4607 Classification of hazardous chemicals and chemical products -- Construction Safety Manual 70 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, UKNL Sr. IS Code Description No. 60 IS:4015 Guide for handling cases of pesticide poisoning Glossary of terms relating to chemical and radiation hazards and 61 IS :4155 hazardous chemicals Recommendations for maintenance and operation of petroleum 62 IS :9964 storagetanks 63 IS : 875 Structural safety of building: Loading standards (part 1-5) 64 IS:13415 Code of safety for protective barriers in and around building 65 IS : 1905 Structural safety of buildings: Masonry walls Code of practice for fire safety of buildings (general): Electrical 66 IS : 1646 installations 67 IS :933 Portable chemical fire extinguishers, soda acid type 68 IS :940 Portable chemical fire extinguisher,water type (gas pressure) 69 IS.: 2171 Portable fire extinguishers,DCP (cartridgetype) Code of practice for selection, installations and maintenance of 70 IS:2190 portable first-aid fire extinguisher 71 IS :2878 Portable fire extinguishers. carbon dioxide tme 72 IS :5490 Refills for portable fire extinguishersand chemical fire engines 73 IS : 10204 Portable fire extinguisher.mechanical foam tme 74 IS: 11108 Portable fire extinguishers,Halon 1211type Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of 75 IS:2189 automatic fire detection and alarm svstem Code of practice for fire safety of buildings: Generalprinciples 76 IS:1641 and fire grading and classification 77 IS : 1644 Code of practice for fire safety of buildings:personal hazard Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenanceof first 78 IS:2190 aid fire appliances Code of practice for fire precautions in welding and cutting 79 IS:3016 o~erations Code of practice for fire safety in industrialbuildings,:Electrical 80 IS :3034 generating and distributing stations Code of practice for selection, operation and maintenance of fire 81 IS:5896 / / fighting atJtJliances Code of practice for fire safety of industrialbuilding: ~ e n e r a r 82 IS: 3594 storage and warehousing Code of practice for provision and maintenance of water supplies 83 IS :9668 for fire fighting Code of practice for safety and health requirements in electric and 84 IS:818 gas welding and cutting operations 85 IS : 8433 Dissolved acetvlene cvlinders 86 IS :3521 Industrial safety belts and harness 87 IS :4501 Aprons, rubberized, acid and alkali resistant 88 IS:6153 Protective leather clothing 89 IS :8095 Accident prevention tags 90 IS:8519 Guide for selection of industrial safetv eaui~mentfor bodv Construction Safety Manual 71 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, S J W L Sr. IS Code Description No. urotection Guide for selection of industrial safety equipment for protection of 91 IS : 10667 foot and leg Guide for selection of industrial safety equipment for eye, face 92 IS : 8520 and ear urotection 1 93 IS :3483 Noise reduction in industrial buildings Noise exposure during work for hearing conservation purposes, 94 IS:7194 assessment 95 IS : 5182 Air pollution, methods of measurement (Part 1to 20) 96 IS : 10224 Ergonomicprinciples in the design of work systems 97 IS :9457 Code of practice for safety colours and safety signs Guide for selection of industrial safety equipment for eye, face 98 IS :8520 and ear protection 99 IS:9167 Ear protectors 100 IS: 1179 Equipment for eye and face protection during welding 101 IS : 5983 Eye-protectors 102 IS:8521 Industrial safety faceshields: part 1with plastic visor Code of practice for maintenance and care of industrial safety 103 IS :8940 equipment for eye and face protection Industrial emergency showers, eye and face fountains and 104 IS: 10592 combination units Leather safety boots and shoes; part-I for miners & part-I1for 105 IS : 1989 heavy metal industries 106 IS : 5557 Industrial and safety Rubber knee boots 107 IS :3976 Safetyrubber-canvas boots for miners 108 IS : 10665 Safetyrubber ankle boots for miners 109 IS :2573 Leather gauntlets and mittens 110 IS:4770 Rubber gloves for electrical purposes 111 IS : 6994 Industrial safety gloves:part-I leather and cotton gloves Guide for selection of industrial safety equipment for protection of 112 IS: 8807 anns and hands 113 IS:2925 Industrial Safety helmets 114 IS:4151 Protective helmets for scooter and motorcycle riders 115 IS:5679 Miner's cap lamps assemblies (incorporatinglead-acid batteries) '116 IS:8522 Respirators, chemical cartridge 117 IS :8533 Respirators, canister type (gas masks) - 118 IS:9473 Filter type particulate matter respirators 119 IS :9563 Carbon monoxide filter self-rescuers Recommendations for the selection,use and maintenance of 120 IS :9623 respiratoryprotective devices 121 IS:9937 Portable methanometer (electrical type) Construction Safety Manual 72 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, S J W L Sr. IS Code Description No. Breathing apparatus: Part-1,closed-circuitbreathing apparatus (compressedoxygen cylinder), Part-2, Open circuit breathing apparatus, Part-3, Fresh air hose and compressed air line breathing apparatus, Part-4, Escape breathing apparatus(short duration self contained type) 123 IS : 5424 Rubber mats for electrical purposes 124 IS :6685 Lifejackets ConstructionSafety Manual 73 Rampur Hydro Electric Project, SJVNL * , ''? hp LaserJet 9000 series printers Fa ~ n v e n t Error: Unable to store job at printer Reason: Insufficient disk space for this job Solution: Delete some files from the disk before resending this job.