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HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN INTRODUCTION

SCOPE

  • This Health and Safety Plan is applied in all electro-mechanical contracts in the view of Senior   Management and/or the Project Manager, a lack of a Health and Safety Plan would be   detrimental to safety on the project site.
  • Orama Contracting LLC safety procedures are intended to contribute to the design and construction of the project facilities on time, within budget and to quality standards. The plan will provide for an  adequate number of competent persons who shall ensure compliance with the company’s safety  procedures for the operational plant, and also to provide for the safety orientation and training of all personnel prior to commencement of work on the job sites.
  • This plan will specify the necessary supervision to Sub-Contractors in compliance with the contract   regulations including all administration and approvals for obtaining safety works permits for   inside existing installations thereby supporting existing safe working procedures.
  • This plan will provide procedures applicable to existing facilities and control of all tie-ins   to  existing facilities recognizing all codes and mandatory regulations imposed by the United Arab   Emirates Authorities.

PURPOSE

  • To provide a written plan to promote personnel safety and material integrity at all Orama      Contracting LLC project sites and to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements as well as   governmental and / or local authority regulations safety policies, procedures and company   directives.

More specifically the plan is designed to:

  1. Establish an efficient and disciplined controlling organization, which shall be responsible and accountable for the implementation of the safety plan.
  2. Implement project safety programs to reduce loss in the form of personnel injuries, equipment and property damage.
  3. Secure uniformity and consistency throughout the project in the application of all safety  programs and procedures.
  4. Implement recommendations, where appropriate, in order to enhance the  overall effectiveness of safety procedures.
  5. Provide the basis upon which each sub-contractor shall develop its own safety including the formulation of safety procedures and regulations in accordance with project strategy.
  6. Establish and maintain an effective emergency procedure that shall complement  an existing client  required emergency plan.
  7. Assure the provision of adequate fire, safety and medical requirement
  8. Provide for ongoing safety audits and inspections and formulate an efficient reporting system  encompassing both client and the project requirements.

DEFINITIONS

  • Company – Orama Contracting LL
  • Sub-Contractor – Companies contracted by Orama Contracting LLC to perform project work.

RESPONSIBILITES

  • The company will manage and monitor the effectiveness of the safety plan and procedures according to   the contract agreement.
  • The sub-contractors shall adhere to all regulations, policies, procedures and all relevant   legislation at both project and governmental levels.
  • The Company and Sub-Contractor Line Management
  • The company and sub-contractor’s supervisors are responsible for dedicated implementation Of the health and safety plan and the related health and safety procedures for all works they must     ensure that the work activities under their control support the overall business objectives of Orama Contracting LLC and adhere to all safety working procedures and the safety work practices. They are responsible for close monitoring and prompt reporting according to loss control program within   the areas under their supervision.
  • The Company Field Safety Officer
  1. The Company Field Safety Officer shall report to the Site Company Project Manager and be   responsible for developing, implementing and administering all environmental protection instructions and procedures and programs relating to safety, health, loss prevention, training, fire protection, security.
  2. He shall be responsible for implementing, upgrading and administering the project safety plan.
  3. He shall provide level safety supervision on sites, provides interpretation of safety regulations,        codes of practice and direct expertise on all complex and critical work.
  4. The Company Field Safety Officer shall maintain an effective working relationship with  field supervisors, sub-contractors, and local emergency services, acting a liaison between company  personnel and all health and safety related matters.
  5. He will investigate all accidents and serious incidents in accordance with job site instructions, determine cause and formulate corrective action.
  6. He will supervise the project’s medical services, industrial hygiene and security services.

PROCEDURE

  • Daily Safety Toolbox meetings – These meetings shall be conducted by the sub-contractor   foremen or supervisors at all the project worksites and attended by all manual field personnel   with the subject matters applicable for day to day work. Meetings will be held daily or as   deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
  • Weekly Safety Toolbox meetings – These meetings shall be attended by every employee at his   place of work (subject to contract requirements). These short meetings will be given by the sub-  contractor safety staff and should include typical and/or problem themes related to safe   working practices.
  • Progress Meetings – safety, health, loss prevention and   environmental protection will be subjects on the agenda at all   progress meetings as well as meeting with the clients. All   management groups will participate in a proactive safety plan,   demonstrating by their action that safety is an important priority   equal to all other project parameters such as cost, quality and   planning.
  • Safety Meetings
  1. Supervisors Safety Meetings – These meeting will be scheduled monthly or as deemed appropriate by the Project Manager and/or   the Client Representative. The  Project Manager or his nominee will  conduct the meeting. Topics discussed during this meeting will be   health and safety issues.
  2. Safety Orientations – When hiring personnel, the company and the sub-contractors must ensure that all hired personnel have the basic technical and safety awareness as well as necessary skills to perform their assigned jobs properly and safely.
  3. Co-ordination Meetings – These meetings typically deal with the planning of the next period of activity  which may involve movement of materials or other activities that require safety co-ordination between the particular operations. These meetings are held as deemed appropriate by the Project Manager or  Client Representative.

Sub-Contractor Safety Plan

  • Sub-Contractors method statements shall be in writing with particular details of informative health and safety programs, which shall also provide \for high risk activities. Sub-Contractors must also develop   procedures in accordance with the project’s health and safety plan. The Sub-Contractor health and safety plan must address (while not being limited to) the following: