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HEALTH AND SAFETY ON SITE

The Main Contractor is responsible for health and safety on the construction site. M/s Orama staffs and workers have to comply with the Main Contractor’s health and safety procedures.

2.1 : Safety Equipment:

Safety equipment such as helmets, boots, harnesses, safety glasses, warning tape, ear plugs …etc, will be provided on site for the total duration of the project. This equipment will be kept on site in a special storage area. Supervisors will insure that workers receive the necessary protective clothing and safety equipment based on the work requirements at start of work.

2.2 : Specific Safety Rules and Guidelines:

To ensure safety, the following rules and guidelines are observed and obeyed by all staff working at the construction site:

  • All workers shall wear proper protective durable shoes, no sandals or sport shoes allowed.
  • Hard hats shall be worn by workers, engineers and staff entering job site during the whole duration of the project.
  • Proper protective suits, high visibility vests, masks and gloves will be worn by any workers exposed to toxic chemical vapours’ or gases.
  • Eye protection such as safety glasses or visors shall be worn by any workers performing concrete chipping, hammering, mining or any other work that could cause eye injuries
  • Hearing protection and protective ear plugs shall be worn by any workers exposed to potential damaging noises including jack hammers, power saws, and grinders.
  • Safety harnesses shall be worn by any labourers working on elevated scaffolds, ladders or any elevated areas exceeding 2 meters. All scaffolds, ladders will be inspected by Orama safety engineer or supervisor prior to beginning of work.
  • Warning tape and warning signs shall be used around any work areas, high voltage power boards, chemical or toxic materials.
  • The use of equipment’s and tools will be operated by qualified, well trained personnel.
  • Periodical maintenance and inspection will be performed by qualified personnel to all tools and equipment to ensure the durability and safety of any equipment used on the job site.
  • All material delivered or stored on site will be according to manufacturing instruction.
  • All employees will be covered under workmen compensation insurance policy including accidents, death, permanent or partial disability
  • Stop work authority will be given to Orama QC and safety personnel for any worker, Forman, machine operator not complying with safety guidelines and rules, in coordination with the project manager.
  • Enclosed work areas to be well ventilated, equipped with sufficient exhaust fans and vacuum machines.
  • Special masks equipped with oxygen will be provided for any labors working in enclosed areas.
  • Insure that Fire extinguishers and fire-fighting equipment are well provided in storage areas and in work sites

2.3 : Housekeeping

Work location is kept clean and orderly hygienic. All machines and other objects are kept out of the center of aisles. Materials and tools are stored carefully, in boxes when required. Cleanup of spills, drips and leaks is performed immediately to avoid slip and falls. Trash and debris is disposed off and placed in proper waste locations.

2.4 : Training

  • The Principal Contractors will train all Orama employees on the procedures contained in their safety plan for the entire project site.
  • New employees will be trained upon hiring, and re-trained any time the employees responsibilities under the plan change or whenever the plan changes.
  • The Civil Contractor will provide copies of all emergency response plans to be kept in Orama employee handbooks and operation manuals, and will post copies on employee bulletin boards.
  • The Civil Contractor also will designate and train a sufficient number of employees to assist in the safe and orderly evacuation of workers. Ms/ Orama employees will be trained and re-trained as needed. Training will cover:
  • Emergency reporting;
  • Evacuation routes;
  • Alarm systems;
  • Specific assigned duties.

On the project site the Principal Contractor must has periodic drills will be held to ensure that Orama employees know the appropriate action to take in case of an emergency. And provide additional training and frequent drills for M/s Orama employees with specific emergency-response duties; and invite local emergency service units to participate in training whenever possible.