Safety Manual

AL-HAZEM CONTRACTING Health, Safety, Environmental & Fire Prevention Manual
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL

& FIRE PREVENTION MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 STAEMENT OF POLICY ……………………………………………

2.0 ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION ………………………
3.0 TRAINING …………………………………………………………….
4.0 CONTROLS ………………………………………………………….
5.0 PUBLIC SAFETY ……………………………………………………
6.0 GENERAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROCEDURES 14
6.1 Excavations …………………………………………..

6.2 Blasting ……………………………………………….
6.3 Personal Protective Equipment ……………………
6.4 Wall and Floor Openings ……………………………
6.5 Scaffolds ………………………………………………
6.6 Ladders ……………………………………………….
6.7 Gas ……………………………………………………
6.8 Arc Welding and Cutting ……………………………
6.9 Hot work Personal Protection ………………………
6.10 Electrical ……………………………………………..
6.11 Motor vehicles and heavy equipment …………….
6.12 Concrete and concrete forms ………………………
6.13 Steel Erection ………………………………………..
6.14 Crane and rigging safety ……………………………
6.15 IIIumination …………………………………………..
6.16 Pile Driving …………………………………………...
6.17 Chains and come-A-longs ………………………….
6.18 Materials handling and storage …………………….
6.19 Hand and portable power tools …………………….
6.20 Abrasive blasting …………………………………….
6.21 Signs, tags and barricading ………………………...
7.0 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE …………………………………………….

8.0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURE ………………………………………
9.0 LOCKOUT – TAGOUTPROCEDURE ……………………………..
10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN ………………………………………….
11.0 CUTTING AND WELDING PROCEDURE ………………………..
12.0 FALL HAZARD CONTROL …………………………………………
13.0 CONFINEDSPACE ENTRY ……………………………………….
14.0 SELF PROPELLED WORK PLATFORMS ……………………….
15.0 FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION ………………………..
16.0 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS ……………………
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1. STATEMENT OF POLICY
1.1. OBJECTIVES
The elimination of accidents on AL-HAZEM Contracting Project.
There are three (3) sound reasons this objective:
1.1.1. NO endeavor is worthy if it should cause human suffering through disabling

Injury or loss of life.
1.1.2. A good safety record reflects the quality of management, supervision and the
Work farce. It also serves to promote business and thereby contributes to the
continuing growth and success of the company.
1.1.3. Poor accident experience increases costs and results in loss of profits.
1.2. GOALS
The safety goals of this project are to achieve zero fatalities, zero permanent disabilities zero lost- time
accidents, and a safety performance level below 50% of heavy construction average injury rates.
1.3. STATEMMENT OF POLICY
1.3.1. AL-HAZEM Con. Is guided by an established accident-prevention

policy. This policy is based on a sincere desire to eliminate personal
injuries, occupational illnesses and damage to equipment and property, as
well as to protect the general public whenever and wherever the public
comes in contact with, or is affected by the facilities construction activity.
1.3.2. AL-HAZEM Con will maintain a safety and accident prevention program
that meets the requirements of the local codes, and all other authorities
having jurisdiction over the work.
1.3.3. The management and supervision are charged with the responsibility of
preventing the assurance of incidents or conditions that could lead to
occupational injuries or illness. While the ultimate success of a Safety,
Health and Fire prevention program. Depends upon the full cooperation of
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each individual employee, it is management’s responsibility to see that

Safety, Health and Fire prevention rules and procedures are adequate and
enforced, and to see that effective, training and education programs are
employed to the best advantage.
1.3.4. Never should safety be sacrificed for production. It shall de considered an

integral part of quality
control, cost reduction and job efficiency.
1.3.5. Every supervisor shall be held accountable for the safety performance
demonstrated by the
employees under his supervision. Employees are responsible to abide by
procedures, use tools and equipment safety, follows the rules and use
personal protective equipment provided.
1.3.6. Even though AL-HAZEM Con. Believes that the Safety and Health
Program to be most effective, we also recognize that as long as any
possibility exists for even one person to suffer injury, AL-HAZEM shall
continue to stress safety and to seek for improvements.
Our policy is to accomplish work in the safest possible manner consistent with good practices
Management
and Supervision at every level is charged with the task of translating this policy into positive actions.
1.4. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
1.4.1. AL-HAZEM requires that a consistent Construction Safety, Health and

Fire Prevention Program be employed during all activities of its employees,
Agents, Subcontractors. This Construction Safety, Health and. Fire
Prevention manual presents the minimum requirements acceptable to
AL-HAZEM efforts conducted by itself and Subcontractors at all times.
1.4.2. In performance of contracting activity, commitment shall be established for

accident prevention and fire prevention. Safety shall take precedence over
schedule and production to eliminate personal injuries, occupational
illnesses and damage to equipment or property, as well as protecting the
general public whenever they may be affected by the work.
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1.4.3. Management and supervision shall recognize the responsibility for

compliance to all established codes, regulations, standards and
procedures. Enforcement action is mandatory. Therefore, every supervisor
shall be held accountable for the safety performance demonstrated by the
employees under his supervision.
1.4.4. In performance of the work, AL-HAZEM and Subcontractors shall meet
the requirements of the Owner, the Main Contractor, local codes and all
other authorities having jurisdiction over the Work.
1.4.5. A Training Program shall be effectively established for each employee

soliciting their full
cooperation with a belief that all accidents can be prevented.
1.4.6. AL-HAZEM and Subcontractors shall have responsibility for the safe
use, storage, and disposal of any chemicals, refuse, waste, or other
materials generated or used in the performance of the work in accordance
with this Safety, Health, and Fire prevention Manual.
2. ADMINISTRATIONS AND ORGANIZATION
2.1.1. To establish implement and execute a practical. Sound and effective Construction Safety, Health,
and Fire Prevention Program to accomplish work in the safest possible manner consistent with good
work practices.
2.1.2. The Project Safety, Health and Fire Prevention Program has been designed to assist AL-HAZEM
Management and Subcontractors and their supervision to recognize, evaluate and control hazardous
activities or conditions within their scope of work.
2.1.3. The purpose of this Program is directed to the following:
a) Provide safe and healthy working conditions for all persons working on the
project.
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b) Maintain the Project Fire Prevention Program to eliminate fire hazards and
provide adequate means to fight any fire that might occur and provide for
proper notification of the Engineer, Owner and local authorities.
c) Protection of the general public.
d) Reduction of accident costs.
e) To act as a guide for interpretation of current Egyptian Labor Laws, rules,

regulations, requirements and guidelines government authorities and agencies
bearing on the performance of the work and agencies as outlined in this
procedure.
f) AL-HAZEM Management & supervisory personnel shall assume direct

responsibility for employee and public safety for work directly under their
control.
g) AL-HAZEM Management and supervisory personnel shall not assume for

relieve Subcontractors from their direct responsibility for employee and public
safety.
2.2. OBJECTIVE
Identity the Program and how it shall be administered, responsibilities and ensure adequate control.
2.3. PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS
2.3.1. The effectiveness of the Safety Program depends upon the active participation and sincere
cooperation of
all employees, and the coordination of their efforts in carrying out the following basic
responsibilities:
A) Proper planning of all work to minimize personal injury, property damage, and the loss of productive
efforts.
b) Establish and maintain a system for early detection and correction of unsafe practices and
conditions.
c) Provide adequate protection of adjacent public and private properties to ensure the safety of the
public at all times.
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d) Establish and conduct a Safety Program designed to gain, stimulate and maintain the interest and
active participation of all employees through:
(i) Safety meetings and communications.
(ii) Investigations of accidents and potential safety incident to determine cause and the
taking of
necessary corrective actions.
(iii) Use of proper work procedures, personal protective equipment and mechanical
guards.
(iv) Safety instruction to individual employees and group Safety Training Programs.
(v) Maintenance of records of accidents and losses and development of accident/loss

experience summaries.
2.4. PROCEDURES
2.4.1 Administration
A) AL-HAZEM responsible for monitoring the Project Safety, Health and Fire Prevention Program,
which includes auditing the safety performance and monitoring compliance of all Subcontractors,
with applicable Egyptian Labor Laws, and AL-HAZEM’S Safety, Health and Fire Prevention
requirements.
b) Daily inspections shall be conducted by AL-HAZEM Safety Representative and Field
Supervision Management in conjunction with supervision. Inspection shall include subcontracted

work in conjunction with Subcontractor’s site supervision.
c) Whenever unsafe conditions and fire hazards are noted and immediate corrective action cannot
be obtained, the Supervisor or Subcontractor shall be notified in writing of the unsafe condition
and is required to correct the situation and notify the AL-HAZEM Manager of action taken
within specified time.
d) Should there be a conflict between any applicable safety laws, rules, etc., the most stringent shall
apply. The AL-HAZEM Safety manager shall be the final authority in regard to any question or
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conflict that may occur regarding the interpretation of, or the compliance with, any Safety laws,
rules, etc.
2.4.2. Subcontractors
Each Subcontractor shall designate, in writing, a qualified person, Knowledgeable in safety, health
and fire prevention whose responsibilities shall be solely responsible for performing safety, health
and fire prevention services under the direction of the Subcontractor Project Supervisor. Any
deviation from the above shall be submitted for approval.
Subcontractor’s Safety Representative shall be certified as required by Egyptian Labor Law.
a) Upon award of subcontract, and prior to commencing work on site,

Subcontractors shall submit the following for review and
approval:
(i) A statement that they will comply with

the Project’s Safety, Health and Fire
Prevention Program.
(ii) A statement identifying areas of

compliance under their scope of work,
interfacing to the Project Safety, Health
and Fire Prevention Program.
approval of the Subcontractor to comply with the Safety, Health and Fire Prevention Program does not
relieve AL-HAZEM from any of the Subcontractor’s direct responsibility for employees and public safety.
B) Submit a history of experience and qualifications of the person who shall

manage their safety functions on site. Once approved, the Safety
Representative shall not be changed except upon approval of the Team. Such
approval is not an acceptance of responsibility.
C)The Subcontractor shall furnish all reasonable information concerning safety of
his operations on the Project as may be required by AL-HAZEM’S Team.
D) All personnel, working on the project, shall attend Monthly Tool Box Training
provided by AL-HAZEM’S Team or Subcontractor.
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E) Each Subcontractor shall expected to make his employees aware as to the

safety, health and fire prevention requirements and enforce adherence to safe
working practices and procedures.
F )Each Subcontractor is responsible for planning and execution of all work in

harmony with the stated Objectives of the Projects Safety Plan.
G )Conduct monthly “tool box” safety meeting and submit meeting minutes to
AL-HAZEM Safety manager.
h) Assist in accident investigation and preparation and submission of required reports.
i) Attend weekly safety meetings held by AL-HAZEM Team. (This shall be
conjunction with weekly construction meeting).
j) Subcontractor’s Safety Representative shall attend weekly safety meeting held
by AL-HAZEM Safety.
k) Provide and enforce the use of personal protective equipment required by

Egyptian Labor Law, and Project Safety regulations.
l) Complete supervisory investigation reports on accidents are required.
m) Minimum daily safety inspections of the work areas and take necessary and
immediate corrective actions to eliminate all unsafe act and/or conditions.
n) Weekly management safety inspections with AL-HAZEM construction supervision
and safety.
o) Take all precautions to maintain a clean work site.
p) Subcontractors, so notified, shall make all reasonable efforts to correct the unsafe
conditions or acts. Satisfactory corrective action shall be taken within a
specified time. If the subcontractor refuses to correct unsafe or unhealthy
conditions or acts, or eliminate fire hazards, AL-HAZEM Team shall take

one or more of the following steps:
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(i) Cease the operation or a portion

thereof;
(ii) And STOP payment for the work being

performed; and
(iii) Or correct the situation and back

charge the Subcontractor for
expenses incurred.
2.4.3 Employees
Alt employees shall comply with all safety rules and regulations applicable to their work and to the
general safety of the other workers on the project. It is the responsibility of each employee to
support AL-HAZEM in providing a safe place to work, to protect themselves and co-workers
against injuries and to report all safety hazards at once to project supervision.
2.4.4. Injury Reporting
Employees shall immediately report all injuries to their employer for first aid and/or medical
treatment. Should AL-HAZEM elect to provide onsite medical, injury treatment shall be
coordinated through AL-HAZEM’S Safety Department.
2.4.5. Accident Reports
All accidents resulting in medical treatment to employees or property damage shall

be verbally
reported to AL-HAZEM safety immediately, with a formal written accident report submitted
within
eight (8) hours or end of working day. Filling out of accident reports carefully and completely shall
help in the analysis of the accident and be utilized in the prevention of similar accidents in the
future
(Attachment 2).
2.4.6. Guidelines for Corrective Action and Enforcement
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A- Subcontractors shall be required in accordance with Project safety regulation

to comply with all
safety directives.
B- Repeated violations or lack of cooperation with-regard to these procedures

may be cause for termination.
Flagrant violation of Project Safety, Health and Fire Prevention regulation can
lead to
immediate termination.
C- Should an imminent danger condition be discovered, all work in the area of

danger shall be
stopped until corrective action is taken.
D- It is imperative that employees at every level comply with the

previsions and directives of the
Safety Program at all times while working.
E- Repeated violations by employees will indicate –non-compliance, and

can be reason for removal from the Project.
3. TRAINING
To establish and implement training procedures.
3.2. OBJECTIVE
To ensure that all employees, are properly trained in hazard recognition
3.3. RECORDS AND MINUTES
All safety-related meetings, including “Tool-Box” shall be documented and
submitted AL-HAZEM
Safety within 24 hours of the meeting (Attachment 3).
3.4. TRAINING
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3.4.1 Regular and continuing training of employees is-required, in addition employees

shall receive
special training prior to being assigned a task, which is unfamiliar.
Listed below, but not limited to, are areas where training is required.
a. The recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions, the

regulations applicable to their work environment regarding
the safe handling and use of poisons, caustics and other
harmful substances when the employee is required to
handle or use them.
b. The employee shall also be made aware of any potential

hazards, personal hygiene and
personal protective measures required.
c. Employees required to handle or use flammable gases

liquids or toxic materials shall be
instructed in the safe handling and use of these materials.
d. Employees required to enter into confined or enclosed

spaces shall be instructed as to the nature of the hazards
involved, the necessary precautions to be taken, and the
use of protective and emergency equipment required. No
entry shall be permitted until a Confined Space Entry
permit is issued by the Safety Representative. AL-
HAZEM’S Safety Department shall issue blank permit

and required information. The Safety Representative, if
required, shall perform atmospheric testing.
Subcontractors shall provide their own testing equipment. A confined enclosed

space is that space which has a limited means of egress and is subject to the
accumulation of toxic or flammable contaminants or have an oxygen deficient
atmosphere, or designated by AL-HAZEM.
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e. Employees are to be trained in the recognition, selection,

and use of proper fire extinguishers to be used in the event
of fire.
f. Employees, used as flagmen, shall be trained as to the

method and manner of proper flagging. Also, the selection
of proper clothing and equipment.
g. Employees who are exposed to harmful dusts, mists,

vapors or gases shall be trained in the selection, care, use
and maintenance of respirators per the approved written
respiratory protection program before working in any such
conditions.
h. Employees used to direct cranes, backhoes, etc., shall be

trained in the proper method of giving signals.
i. All employees using aerial lifts or man lifts shall be trained.

Documentation shall be maintained and prior to training,
the training program shall be reviewed and accepted by
AL-HAZEM’S Safety Department.
3.5. BULLETIN BOARD
3.5.1. A project safety bulletin board shall be located at each major work site. The
bulletin boards
shall be utilized for the posting of safety information and posters.
3.5.2. In addition, all Subcontractors shall have a safety bulletin board located at their
office area for
posting of safety information.
3.6. MEETINGS
3.6.1. Safety meetings shall be utilized on the project for the achievement of a
successful Accident
Prevention Program.
Construction Meetings
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Safety shall have a prominent place on the agenda and records of the
meeting shall
reflect specific items discussed.
Tool-Box’ Meetings
Monthly safety training meetings shall be conducting by supervision or

foremen.
Attendance is mandatory for all Subcontractor employees at the work
site. The meeting
provides an opportunity to point out any hazardous, unhealthy
conditions, or unsafe
work practices that have been noticed. In addition, safety rules and
regulations, safe-
working procedures, analysis of accidents and potential hazard shall be
discussed. A
record of these meetings shall be maintained, and shall include topics
discussed and
the names of employees (Attachment 3).
Special Meetings
Safety Department may call such special meeting as is

necessary. Attendees
shall be notified and
The meeting topic(s) noted in a memo.

Attendance shall be mandatory.
Safety Representative Meetings
Safety Department shall hold monthly mandatory safety for

all
Subcontractor’s Safety Representative prior to monthly “tool-
box” safety
meetings.
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4. CONTROLS
To establish and maintain a consistent project safety health. And fire prevention program through continuous
safety audits by AL-HAZEM team and subcontractor representatives.
4.2. PROCEDURE
In order to provide a continuous and consistent safety control. The following areas. Not inclusive. All be
reviewed and inspected on daily basis:
4.2.1 Personal Protective Equipment
AL-HAZEM and subcontractors need to ensure that they have adequate quantities of
protective equipment available. Such as hearing protection. Safety glasses. Hard hats.
Safety harnesses. Etc
4.2.2 General Order and Housekeeping
Check storage of new and waste materials. Keep walkway and traffic areas clear.
Management and supervision shall be fully responsible for ensuring that its employees.
Subcontractors. And other persons performing the work at the site keep work areas and
adjoining premises free at all times from accumulations of all waste materials rubbish,
debris. Broken concrete. And other scrap resulting from the performance of their work.
All non – hazardous waste material. Rubbish. And debris shall be removed from the building.
Trailers. Lay down areas and placed in closed top containers. Such containers shall be
removed from the site when full and shall be properly disposed of at an off – site location
4.2.3 The work areas shall be kept clean and free of trash rubbish and debris at all times
4.2.4 Inspect ladders stairs, handrails, fences, and barricades daily.
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4.2.5 Inspect scaffolding and platforms noting strength of supports. Assure that scaffolds over 2
meters high are protected with standard guardrails. All scaffold boards shall be checked for
defects and equipped with cleats to prevent them from sliding.
4.2.6 Tools
Check for burrs, dull points, heads are properly fitted on handles, and if power driven, are in
good working order.
4.2.7 Hoists, hosting equipment, cranes, and derricks
Note condition of platforms of hoists, cable supports, signal arrangements, guarding hoist way,
support of sheaves, strength of boom condition of hoisting cables and guys. Employees shall
not ride rigging or rigged loads.
4.2.8 Floors
Note strength and security, and hoist way openings.
4.2.9 Shoring
Note whether excavations, trenches, tunnels. And adjacent buildings are properly shored or
sloped.
4.2.10 Electrical equipment

Note condition of insulation on conductors, and guarding of live circuits.
4.2.11 Engines and compressors

Note guarding of moving parts; inspect airline hoses, hose connectors and “dead-man”
controls.
4.2.12 Machines
Note guarding of gears, belts, pulleys, shafting, and method of oiling and greasing.
4.2.13 Welding and burning operation
Assure that welders and helpers wear proper personal protective equipment and that welding
machines are properly maintained. Check storage and transportation of acetylene and oxygen
tanks provide welding shield when other personnel are working in the area or shield them from
the area.
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Welders and helpers should know that oxygen should not be used in place of compressed air,
as serious explosions and burns may result.
4.2.14 Flammable and combustible materials.
Inspect work areas for proper placement or storage of flammable and combustible materials
burning, welding, or other fire generating work shall not be performed unless storage of
materials is properly protected.
4.2.15 Fire protection devices
Portable fire extinguishers shall be inspected and the inspection tag initialed monthly. The
subcontractors shall be responsible for his extinguishers and the contractor for the contractors’
extinguishers.
4.2.16 Noise:
Noise control at the source is required if feasibly possible, but properly fitted ear plugs and/or
ear muffs shall be worn when an employee is exposed to noise levels greater than 85 dba time
weighted average (TWA).
4.2.17 Automotive vehicle equipment
Check condition and maintenance of trucks, tractors, and passenger vehicles assure that
equipment is properly operated about the work area and assure that each vehicles. On the job
site has a current, valid vehicle pass.
4.2.18 General conditions
Assure that personal protective – equipment and clothing is used as required. Check for
proper lighting at all point s. See that nails are removed or – bent over in old forms and lumber,
and other physical hazards are controlled.
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4.3. PLANNING
Due to the complexity of the project and the activities of other

subcontractor,
construction operation shall be extensively planned to include –safe
construct ability
procedures.
4.4. AUDITS
Formal safety audits shall be periodically conducted by a composite
audit team of
AL-HAZEM safety department team and subcontractor

management personnel.
4.5. NOTIFICATION OF HAZARDS
4.5.1. Each party shall notify AL-HAZEM team in writing of the existence of any hazardous conditions,
property, or equipment at the work however, take all necessary precautions against injury
employees until corrected by the responsible party.
4.5.2. If the premises are not cleaned as required, then AL-HAZEM safety officer shall notify the
subcontractor that the premises are not being maintained in the condition required should the
subcontractor fail to initiate substantial progress toward cleanup of the premises within twenty –for
(24) hours following receipt of said AL-HAZEM team may elect to provide the necessary labor,
materials , and equipment to achieve the same and deduct the full cost thereof from any moneys
due the subcontractor.
4.6. EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
AL-HAZEM and all subcontractors operating equipment and facilities shall be used, inspected,
and maintained as directed by this manual, as dictated by the applicable safety and health
regulations in the event of conflict; the more stringent requirement shall take precedence.
Removal of debris
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When cleaning up, do not throw or drop material from upper levels unless the
area below is
properly barricaded and adequate warnings are posted. A standby person is
required.
Roadways
Clean up and dispose of all rubbish, soil resulting from the work on a daily basis
or as required by
the main contractor or owner.
Slipping hazards
Clean up or eliminate slipping hazards such as grease, oil or other liquids on walkways, ladders,
stairways, scaffolds, or other access-ways or working areas.
5. PUBLIC SAFETY
5.1. OBJECTIVE
To establish and maintain safety controls to protect the public during the execution of any project
5.2. PROCEDURES
During construction of any project the following measures will be taken to protect the public from
construction hazards the contractor and subcontractors will be required to monitor their work for
compliance.
5.2.1 When all or portion of a roadway is blocked to traffic, excavated material will be piled or fence
barricades will be erected to direct traffic away from construction hazards. Diemensions may be
varied but the overall height of excavated material or barricade will be at least 120cm. When
total closure is intended the barricade will extend to the curb or ditch on both sides.
5.2.2 Flagman will be used whenever traffic passing through the work area may be required to stop
because of conflicts with construction equipment or because the safe travel path cannot
accommodate two-way traffic. A flagman will not be used to guard more than one conflict
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point. Where one-way traffic is required for a distance of over 30 meters a flagman will be
assigned-to end. Traffic signs may also be required to alert traffic of the upcoming hazard.
5.2.3 Excavation work adjacent to thoroughfares or congested areas will be adequately barricaded
using piled. Excavated material or barricade tape to provide pedestrian and child on-looker
restraints. During hours of darkness any open excavations will have a security person posted to
enforce public compliance with barricade devices.
5.2.4 Special requirements apply for construction activities in or near the highway.
5.2.5 Construction of pipeline and house connection in narrow streets may require temporary
removal of excavated materials to maintain access for emergency vehicles and pedestrians
many buildings can only be reached with one road.
5.2.6 The house connections program requires that safe access be provided to buildings for the
general public and particularly for children and the elderly.
5.2.7 During loading, unloading and rigging activities, personal will be posted as watchmen to protect
the public from swinging loads similar hazards.
5.2.8 The public will be protected from all electrical hazards. Electrical cords that could create a
hazard to the public will be covered, elevated or other wise protected from damage. Distribution
panels will have covers on them at all items.
5.2.9 All aspects of the project safety plan are intended to provide public safety as well as worker
safety.
6 GENERAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROCEDURES
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6.1. EXCAVATIONS
6.1.1. A trench is referred to as a narrow excavation in which the depth the depth is greater than the
width , although the width is not greater than 5 meters an excavation is any man-mad cavity or
depression in the earths surface this can include excavations for any thing from cellars to
highways. AL-HAZEM and all subcontractors shall comply with standards of Egyptian labor
laws and project safety, health and fire prevention manual.
6-1-2 The project requires that all excavations over 1.5 meters deep be sloped, shored, benched,
braced, or otherwise supported. When soil conditions are unstable, excavations shallower
than 1.5 meters also shall be sloped, supported or shored.
6-1-3 One method of ensuring the safety of workers in a trench or excavation is to slope the sides
to a safe angle varies with different kinds of soil and shall be determined on each individual
project. When an excavation has water conditions, silty material, or loose boulders, or when it
is being dug in areas where e erosion or slide planes are apparent, the safe angle shall be
flattened.
6-1-4 A second method of support is shoring-sheeting, tightly placed timber shores, bracing,
trench jacks, piles, or other materials installed in manner strong enough to resist the
pressures surrounding the excavation
6-1-5 A trench box, prefabricated, movable trench shield composed of steel plates welded to a
heavy steel frame may also be used.
6-1-6 Designing adequate protection.
a) Some of the considerations to be taken into account in design of protection are:
I- Soil classification.
II- Depth of cut.
III- Water content of soil
IV- Changes due to weather and climate.
V- Superimposed loads.
VI- Vibrations
VII- Other operations in vicinity.
6.1.7 All excavations of depth of one (1) meter greater shall be reviewed by AL HAZEM safety and
excavations greater than 1.5 meter, shall require a task safety analysis prior to the work.
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6.1.8 Under ground lines, equipment and electrical cables shall be identified by owner located and
marked prior to beginning excavation work.
6.1.9 Physical barriers shall be placed around or over trenches and excavations barriers shall be
temporarily removed only when necessary to provide access to personnel or equipment once
the equipment or personnel have entered or exited the barrier shall be immediately replaced
flashing light barricades shall be provided at night when work is performed or traffic is
anticipated near by at night, or as designated.
6.1.10 A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench
excavations so as to require no more than 8 meters of later al travel for employees. Any
ladder shall extend a minimum of 1.0 meter above the ground level.
6.1.11 When mobile equipment is operated adjacent to an excavation, and the operator does not
have clear and direct view of the excavation edge, a warning system shall be used such as a
spotter person(s) to warn the operator, barricades, or mechanical signals, or stop log.
6.1.12 Employees shall not be permitted to work in excavations if there is an accumulation of water or
in excavations in which water is accumulating, unless precautions have been taken to protect
the employee.
6.2. BLASTING
Blasting or uses of explosives are not permitted on project site unless written authorization is obtained
from AL-HAZEM and a detailed blasting procedure is submitted and accepted.
6.3. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
All employees shall use the protective equipment as prescribed by the Egyptian labor law and rule and
regulations in the safety, health and fire prevention manual to control or eliminate any hazard or other
exposure to illness or injury. Any employee who willfully refuses to use the prescribed protective
equipment designed to protect him or will fully damages such equipment shall be subject to disciplinary
action, which may include immediate removal from the job site.
6.3.1. Ear Protection
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Appropriate hearing protection shall be worn in work areas where noise levels exceed 85 dba time
weighted average (twa). Examples are, but not limited to:
a) Jack hammering.
b) Operating chop saw.
c) Pile driving.
6.3.2 Eye And Face Protection.

a) General.
Eye protection includes approved safety glasses with side shields approved by a recognized
international testing organization. Eye protection will be appropriate for the task being
performed.
b) Additional eye face protection shall be worn by employees when:
(I) Welding, burning, or cutting with torches.

(II) Using abrasive wheels, portable grinders, or files.
(III) Chipping concrete, stone, or metal.
(IV) Working with any materials subject to scaling, flaking, or chipping.
(V) Drilling or working under dusty conditions.
(VI) Sand or water blasting.
(VII) Waterproofing.
(VIII) Working on energized switchboards.
(IX) Working with compressed air or other gases.
(X) Working –near any of the operations listed above.
(XI) Chemical goggles for handling hazardous materials.
Dark protective eyeglasses shall not be worn inside buildings.
6.3.3 Hard Hats
All constructing employees shall wear approved non-metallic hard hats. All employees and
visitor shall wear approved hard hats when entering areas of construction or overhead
hazards. Hard hats shall be void of any type of defects and should not be altered.
6.3.4 Respirators.
Approved respirator shall be used when excessive dusts, mists, gases or other atmospheric
impurities are determined to be harmful to health.
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6..5. Safety harness and lifelines.
Safety harness and secured safety lanyards shall be used by all employees working form
unguarded surfaces when falls to a different level present a hazard. Each employee shall also
wear a safety harness with a safety lanyard secured to a separate life line while working from
swing scaffolds , or other suspended work platforms when a falling hazard is present (See Fall
Hazard Control, 12.0 ).
6..6. Foot protection

All –persons working in the construction site shall wear sturdy foot protection.
At on times shall soft sole, canvas choose or opened – toed foot wear ( sandals ) be
allowed on the construction site. Footwear shall be worn as shoes, not as sandals.
Athletic, running, tennis and similar style footwear is prohibited in project work areas, including
any that are steel toed to avoid confusion with non-steel toed like footwear.
6..7. Skin protection; skin must be protected from burning sun, welding, hot pipe burns, and other
hazards that exist in the construction areas by wearing proper extremities clothing protection.
THIS INCLUDES LONGE PANTES FOR LEG COVERING AND SHIRTS THAT HAVE A
MINIMUM FOUR-INCH SLEEVES. NO SHORTS OR TANK TOP (SHIRTS WITHOUT
SLEEVES AND FULLY COVERING THE TORSO) ARE ALLOWED ON SITE.
Clothing shall be kept in good repair and in clean condition.
6.4. WALL AND FLOOR OPENINGS
6.4.1 Floor, wall, deck and manhole and other like openings shall be immediately guarded when
made or opened by standard guardrails and toe boards, or covers that are secured against
accidental displacement floor –hole covers shall to be stenciled “hole cover do not remove “ in
both Arabic and English and of sufficient strength to safety bear all intended loads.
6.4.2 Manhole and temporary floor openings shall be immediately guarded by standard covers.
when the covers is not in place. The opening shall be immediately protected by a standard
guardrail.
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6.4.3 Wall openings, from which there is a drop of 1.25 meters and the bottom of the opening is less
than 1 meter above the working surface, shall be guarded.
6.4.4 Regardless of height, open-side floor, walkways or platforms above or adjacent to dangerous
equipment and similar hazards, or designated by AL-HAZEM shall be guarded with a
standard railing and tow board.
6.5. SCAFFOLDS
6.5.1 Lean-to scaffolds and makeshift platforms are prohibited.

6.5.2 Scaffolds shall not be used for the storage of material except material being currently used that
work shift.
6.5.3 All scaffolds shall be adequately designed to carry, without failure – four (4) times the maximum
intended load. At no time shall any scaffold be overloaded.
6.5.4 All scaffolds shall be maintained in safe condition and scaffolds damaged or weakened, from
any cause, shall be immediately repaired or dismantled.
6.5.5 Scaffolding or staging more than two (2) meters above the ground or floor, suspended from an
overhead support, or erected with stationary supports, shall have standard guardrails and toe
boards properly attached.
6.5.6 Scaffolds shall be provided with an access ladder or equivalent safe access. Employees shall
not climb or work from scaffold handrails, mid-rails, or brace members.
6.5.7 When –freestanding manually propelled mobile scaffolds are used, the height shall not exceed
four times the minimum bass dimension. They shall be equipped with wheel brakes on a
minimum of 2 wheels which shall be engaged at all times employees are on the scaffold. Such
scaffolds shall not be rolled or moved with employees on them.
6.5.8 All employees, when erecting or dismantling scaffolding above 2 meter in height, shall wear
and use a safety harness with safety lanyard.
6.5.9 All work platforms on scaffolds shall be totally decked without unguarded openings, and all
decking shall be secured against displacement.
6.5.10 Whenever a scaffold cannot be erected with handrails, personnel working on said scaffold
should be provided with safety harness and safety lanyard.
6.5.11 Guardrails shall be 5 cm by 10 cm or the equivalent, approximately one (1) meter height with
midriff. Support shall be at intervals not to exceed 2.5 meters. Toe boards shall be a minimum
of 10 cm in height planking shall be cheated or otherwise secured to prevent displacement.
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Scaffolds shall be brace and tied off both horizontally and vertically at intervals specified in the
pertinent regulations or as specified by AL-HAZEM.
6.5.12 Subcontractors shall designate in writing its competent person for the erection, daily inspection,
repair, maintenance and dismantling of scaffolds. Scaffolds shall be tagged denoting their
status, whether complete or incomplete. Employees shall not be permitted onto incomplete
scaffold except those required to complete the scaffold
6.6 Ladders
6.6.1 Employees shall be instructed and required to ascend/descend ladders in the proper manner,
that is facing the ladders and holding the-side rails with both hands material shall be raised or
lowered with a line hoisting equipment and-not carried in one hand while ascending or
descending: when working from ladders, three point contact shall be maintained at all times.
6.6.2 Wood ladders shall not be pointed as this may cover-up defects and deterioration.
6.6.3 The areas at the base and top. Side rails and cleats or rungs on ladders shall be kept clean and
free of lines, hoses, cables, wires, oil, grease, and debris.
6.6.4 If a ladder is to provide the only means of access or exit from a working area for 25 or more
employees, or simultaneous two-way traffic is expected, a double cleat ladder shall be installed.
6.6.5 Portable ladders shall be placed so the horizontal distance at the bottom of the ladder is not
less than one quarter (1/4) of the vertical distance to the top support in case of necessity that
the ladder is placed more horizontal, it shall be braced to prevent sagging all ladders shall be
secured at the top, to prevent displacement.
6.6.6 Portable ladders shall be placed so that the side rails have a secure footing, to the applied load.
6.6.7 Ladders with broken or missing rungs or steps broken or split side rails or other faulty and
defective construction shall not be used and shall be immediately destroyed or immediately
removed from the project site.
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6.6.8 Single portable –ladders over ten (10) meters in length shall not be used. If greater heights are
to be reached, separate ladders shall be used with intermediate landing platforms provided.
6.6.9 Portable ladders, used on smooth floor or other smooth surface. SHALL BE equipped with non-
slipping basses. Or otherwise secured to prevent displacement.
6.6.10 Ladders shall be sufficient length to protect not less than one (1) meter above the top landing.
When this is not practical, grab rails, which provide a secure grip for an employee moving to or
from the point of access, shall be installed.
6.6.11 Aluminum and/or metallic ladders are prohibited around energized electrical panels and lines.
6.6.12 Persons shall not work off the top of a stepladder.
6.6.13 Subcontractors shall designate in writing a competent person to provide training and inspection
of ladders and their use.
6.7 Gas welding and cutting
6.7.1 All cutting and welding operations are required to have within easy reach a proper fire
extinguisher of a size and type to extinguish any fire that may ignite on materials being cut or
welded or materials immediately adjacent to cutting and welding operation.
6.7.2 All oxygen/acetylene cylinders shall be kept in an upright position and secured by chain or
other suitable means to prevent accidental displacement. A cylinder truck. With chain. Is a
preferred method of securement?
6.7.3 Full and empty cylinder of oxygen shall not be stored close to cylinder of acetylene or other fuel
– gas they shall be separated by a minimum of 7 meters, or by a noncombustible barrier
accepted AL-HAZEM safety representative.
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6.7.4 Oxygen cylinders, cylinder valves, couplings, regulators, and apparatus shall be kept free from
and away from oil and grease. Oil or grease in the presence of oxygen under pressure will
ignite violently.
6.7.5 Cylinders in storage shall be kept away from sources of heat and shall be protected against the
direct rays of the sun.
6.7.6 Empty cylinders shall have their valves closed. Valve protection caps shall always be in place
except where cylinders are in use or connected for immediate use.
6.7.7 When moving cylinders by a crane or derrick, a cradle, or suitable platform shall be used.
Cylinders, empty or full, shall be transported, stored, and used secured in a position. Use of
cylinders in a horizontal position is prohibited.
Slings, hooks, or electric magnets shall not be used. Valve protection caps shall always be in
place when a cylinder is being handled, stored, transported or not intended for immediate use.
6.7.8. Empty cylinders shall be marked empty in English and Arabic or “mt” for identification.
6.7.9. All hoses shall be frequently inspected for leaks, and loose connections.
6.7.10. Approved flash arresters shall be provided in both oxygen and acetylene hoses at the regulator
connection.
6.7.11. Torches shall be lighted from friction lighters, not by matches’ lights or from hot work.
6.7.12. All compressed gas cylinders must be upright, secured and capped when being transported in
a vehicle.
6.8. ARC WELDING AND CUTTING
6.8.1. All arc welding and cutting operation are required to have within easy
reach a proper fire extinguisher of a size and type to extinguish any fire
that ignite on materials being cut or welded or materials immediately
adjacent to cutting and welding operations.
6.8.2. Welding currunt return circuits or grounds shall be attached to the

welding as close as possible and shall carry their currunt without hot or
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sparking contacts and without passage of currunt through equipment or

structures which might be damage or made unsafe by the welding
currunt or-its voltage. Specifically, welding currnt shall not be allowed
to pass through any of the following materials.
a) Compressed gas cylinders.
b) Flammable or combustible material storage containers.
c) Conduits carrying electrical conductors.
d) Chains, wire cranes, hooks, hoisting or rigging

equipment, metal hand railing, ladders, machines,
shafts, bearing or weighing scales.
6.8.3. All arc welding and cutting operaions shall be shielded by

noncombusitble or flameproof screens. Warnning signs shall be posted
if shielding is not practical.
6.8.4. The ground for the welding circuit shall be mechanically strong and
elctrically adequate for the safe passage of workers.
6.8.5. Where it is necessary to couple, or uncouple, several lengths of cable

for use as a welding circuit, insulated cable connectors shall be used
on both the ground line and the electrode holder line. Coupler joints
shall be fully insulated. Welding machine supply lines shall be
maintained in shortest length possible.
6.8.6. Cables with worn or damaged insulation shall not be used and shall be
immediately repaired or removed from the project site.
6.8.7. An insulated electrode holder (stinger) of adequate rated current

capacity shall be used at all times.
6.8.8. Welding cables and gas hoses shall not be placed on stairs, walkways,
ground or floor where they are exposed to damage by foot traffic or
creat interference to walking or work area access.
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6.9. HOT WORK PERSONAL PROTECTIO
6.9.1. When welding is being performed near other workers, protection from
arc rays by screens or adequate individual eye protection shall be
provided.
6.9.2. Protective clothing and safety equipment for welding

operation areas follows.
a) Combination hard hats with attached welding helmets shall be

worn while welding, burning or cutting No soft caps shall be
allowed Hand held welding shields are not allowed.
b) For overhead work, hard hats and shoulder covers shall be

worn.
c) Clothing shall be free of oil, grease , and other flammable

material, Collars and cuffs shall be buttoned and pant cuffs
should be turned inside pants, Pockets should be covered
with flaps and buttoned or eliminated from the front of vests,
shirts, and aprons.
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6.9.3 Workers engaged in oxy-acetylene welding or cutting shall wear a welding helmet or safety
goggles equipped with suitable filter lenses attached to a hard hat No soft caps shall be
allowed.
6.9.4 Workers engaged in electric arc welding shall use shields or helmets equipped with suitable
filter lenses attached to a hard hat. No soft caps shall be allowed
6.9.5Eye protection, in the form of approved safety glasses or goggles, shall be worn under the
hood.
6.9.6No welding, burning, or open flame work shall be performed on any staging suspended by
means of fiber or synthetic rope
6.9.7Either general mechanical or local exhaust ventilation meeting applicable regulations shall be
provided whenever welding, cutting, or heating is performed in an enclosed area.
6.10. ELECTRICAL
6.10.1 All temporary and permanent electrical work, installation, and capacities shall conform to
applicable Egyptian codes.
6.10.2 Only qualified electricians, familiar with code requirements, shall be allowed to perform
electrical work Electrical equipment shall be repaired only by qualified electricians including
power tools.
6.10.3 No employee shall be permitted to work close to unprotected electrical power circuit so that
he may contact the same in the course of his other work, unless the employee is protected
against electrical shock by de-energizing the circuit and grounding it or guarding by
effective insulation or other means accepted by AL-HAZEM.
6.10.4 Electrical equipment or machinery shall be de-energized and rendered inoperative by the
electrician locking out supply switches prior to performing work the only exception is when
power shall be applied for the purpose of adjustments or electrical troubleshooting
6.10.5 Electrical cords and trailing cables which could create a hazard to employees – or other
persons in the area shall be covered, elevated or otherwise protected from damage. Cords
and cables shall not be placed on the – ground or walking surface in work areas unless first
accepted by AL-HAZEM
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6.10.6 The use of extension – cords is limited as possible. Both mate and female plugs be of the
dead front type
6.10.7 Electrical cords and temporary wiring. When elevated, shall be

secured with non-metallic material tie-wire or other conductive
material shall not be used they shall by elevated a minimum of
2.0 meters above the walking or work surface.
6.11. MOTOR VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT
6.11.1 All construction vehicles and equipment before being brought on-site shall be inspected
and tested to be in a safe operation condition Personnel operation motor vehicles shall give
pedestrians right of way and obey all signs and watch for-blind intersections.
6.11.2 All motor vehicles shall be equipped with the following equipment in good operable
condition:
a) Adequate brake system
b) Two headlights and two taillights.
c) Brake lights.
d) Horn audible 50 meters away in normal work conditions
e) Good tires.
f) Windshields and powered wipers.
g) Rear-view mirror when applicable.
6.11.3 Equipment manufactured with one light. Front or rear, such as motorized carts are
acceptable as long as manufactured devices are working.
6.11.4 Personnel may not be hoisted by forklifts, unless an approved manufactured work platform
is used.
6.11.5 Only authorized drivers shall be permitted to operate vehicles assigned for use on the
project. Accidents shall be reported immediately to AL-HAZEM Safety Department.
6.11.6 All cab glass shall be safety glass, or equivalent, that introduces no visible distortion
affection the safe operation of any machine covered by this part Missing, defective or
damaged glass shall be replaced before the equipment or vehicle is used on the project
site.
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6.11.7 All construction equipment and vehicles having an obstructed view to the rear shall have a
backup alarm, audible above the surrounding nose level 50 meters to the rear.
6.11.8 All track type construction equipment shall have a travel alarm, audible above.
6.11.9 No personnel shall be-permitted to get off or on moving vehicles or equipment
6.11.10 Heavy machinery, equipment, or parts thereof, which are suspended or held aloft by use of
slings, hoists, or jacks shall be substantially blocked or cribbed to prevent falling or shifting
before employees are permitted to work under or between them Bulldoze and scraper
blades, end-loader buckets, dump bodies, and similar equipment, shall be either fully
lowered or blocked when being repaired or when not in use All controls shall be in neutral
position, with the motors stopped and brakes set, unless work being performed required
otherwise.
6.11.11 All haulage vehicles, whose payload is loaded by means of cranes, power shovels loaders,
or similar equipment, shall have a cab shield and/or canopy adequate to protect the
operator from materials.
6.11.12 Engines shall be shut off during fueling or maintenance operations except as required for
adjustment or testing.
6.11.13 Trip handles for tailgates of bump trucks and heavy equipment shall be so arranged that in
dumping, the operator shall be in the clear.
6.11.14 All motor vehicles and heavy equipment in use shall be inspected at the beginning of each
shift to assure that equipment and accessories are in a safe operating condition and free of
apparent damage the could cause failure while in use the inspections shall be documented
in writing No defective vehicle of equipment shall be used or operated until the defect (s)
are corrected and returned to a safe condition.
6.11.15 No person shall be permitted to ride with arms or legs outside of the truck body, in a
standing position on the body, or on running boards or seated on side fenders cabs cab
shield, rear of truck, or on the load.
6.11.16 Personnel shall ride in fixed seats only, no riding on forklifts, tailgates, etc Ensure that
personnel are properly trained on vehicles using hydraulic lift gates.
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6.11.17 No vehicle shall be driven at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper. With due
regard for weather, traffic, intersections, width and character of the roadway, type of motor
vehicle, and any other existing condition.
6.11.18 Only approved standard hand signals for crane, derrick, and boom equipment shall be used
a copy of these hand signals shall be posted at the operation position of each piece of
equipment.
6.11.19 The manufacturer’s specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of any and all
cranes and derricks shall be complied the equipment shall be based on the determinations
of a qualified engineer competent in this field and such determinations, shall be
appropriately posted, documented and recorded Attachments used with cranes shall not
exceed the capacity, ration or scope recommended by the manufacturer.
6.11.20 Rated load capacities, operation speeds, special hazard warnings shall be conspicuously
posted on all equipment. Instructions or warnings shall be visible to the operator while he is
at his control station.
6.11.21 All machinery and equipment shall be inspected be inspected by a competent person prior
to – each use the inspection shall be repaired, or defective parts replaced, before continued
use.
6.11.22 a thorough, annual inspection of the hoisting machinery shall be made by a competent
person a record of the dated and results of inspections for each hoisting machine and piece
of equipment shall be maintained and available for review.
6.11.23 Wire rope safety shall be in accordance with the Egyptian labor law.
6.11.24 all equipment shall be inspected for leaking fluid only non-leaking equipment or equipment
with a prohibitive device to contain fluid leaks shall be allowed on site.
6.11.25 Belts, Gears, Shafts, Pulleys, Sprockets, Spindles, drums, flywheels, Chains, or other
reciprocation, rotating. Or other moving parts of equipment shall be guarded if such parts
are exposed to contact by employees. Or otherwise create a hazard.
6.11.26 Accessible areas within the swing radius of the rear of the superstructure of the crane either
permanently or temporarily mounted shall be barricaded in such a manner as to prevent an
employee from entering the swing radius areas and being struck or crushed by the crane.
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6.11.27 swinging or hanging loads shall be lowered to the ground and detached from the crane
while the crane is being moved.
6.11.28 an accessible fire extinguisher of 5BC rating or higher, shall be available at all operator
stations or cabs of equipment.
Certification in writing by the subcontractor of an equipment operator’s ability to operate equipment safely is required
and records of such certification shall be available the subcontractor’s management is responsible for determining the
operator’s skill, verifying the certification and maintaining the records is responsible for determining the operator’s skill,
verifying the certification and maintaining the records the foreman or supervisor is responsible for seeing that the
operator works in a safe manner at all times .
6.12. CONCRETE AND CONCRETE FORMS
6.12.1 All equipment and materials used in concrete construction and masonry work shall meet
the applicable requirements as prescribed in the Egyptian labor law.
6.12.2 Employees working more than 2 meters above any adjacent working surface placing
reinforcing steel in walls, piers, columns, etc shall be provided with and use safety harness
and secured lanyard.
6.12.3 Employees shall not be permitted to work above vertically protruding reinforcing steel
unless such steel has been protected to eliminate the implement hazard.
6.12.4 The riding of concrete buckets for any purpose shall be prohibited and working crews shall
be kept out from under – suspended concrete buckets.
6.12.5 Personal protective equipment shall be worn by all employees placing concrete. These
include.
a) Hard hats.
b) Safety glasses with side shields or monologues.
c) Rubber gloves.
d) Rubber boots (Placing slab concrete)
e) Long sleeve shirts.
6.13. STEEL ERCTION
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6.13.1 Permanent flooring
Permanent floors shall be installed as soon as practical following the erection of structural
members at no time shall there be more than four (4) floors or 15 meters of unfinished
bolting or welding above the foundation or uppermost secured floor.
6.13.2 General Requirements
a) Bundles of sheets or small material shall be so secured as to

prevent their falling.
b) When setting structural steel, each piece shall be secured with not
less than two bolts at each connection and drawn up wrench tight
before the load is released from the crane or hoisting equipment.
c) Material should not be hoisted to a structure unless it is ready to be

put into place and secured.
d) Avoid walking on the top flange of beams. Employees shall coon

the steel by using the lower flange when engaged in work from a
height of more than 2 meters or when exposed to processes or
machinery, a safety harness with safety lanyard shall be used.
e) When loads are being hoisted, avoid walking under the lift or
permitting an employee to be exposed to the swing of the lift. No
one shall be permitted to ride the load under any circumstances.
f) A tag line shall be used to control all loads.
g) For the protection of other employees on the project, signs shall be

posted in the erection area.
6.14. CRANE AND RUGGUNG SAFETY
Cranes are a vital part of any construction operation to assure that they handle loads property,
safely and with great efficiency, the following guidelines are provided
6.14.1 Mobile Crane
a) Crane Setup
The operator shall be responsible for:
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I) the proper placement of the crane in relationship to the load to be handled

and the landing area so as to obtain the best rated lift capacity.
II) Leveling the crane to within 1 degree of level and rechecking the level a
minimum of three times, during the 8-hour work shift.
III) The proper placement and use of outriggers for all lifts except where the
manufacturer permits otherwise for all lifts except where.
IV) The determination of stable or unstable ground or footing should additional

floats, cribbing, timpers, or other structural members be needed, they
shall be of proper design and sufficient to uniformly distribute the load.
V) The installation and maintenance of crane swing radius protection.
b) Load Ratings.
(I) Determination:
The weight of all auxiliary handling devices such as hoist blocks

headache balls hoods and rigging shall be considered as part of the
total load.
Additionally, the weight of all items added to the load at the site shall
be determined and added to the total load weight.
Some manufacturers require that the load cable also be considered as

part of the total load weight.
The operator shall be provided with a copy of the Bill of lading with the
item weight clearly legible. This shall be used to determine total load
weight.
c) Crane inspections
(I) Cranes shall be inspected:
After setup and prior to initial lift
Before each shift
After every malfunction.
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(II) Daily inspections to check:
 All control mechanisms for maladjustment interfering with

proper operation.
 All control mechanisms for excessive wear of components

and contamination by lubricants or other foreign matter.
 All safety devices for malfunction.
 Deterioration or leakage in air or hydraulic systems.
 Crane hooks with deformation or cracks; slings and

chokers for broken strands, fraying or linking.
 Electrical apparatus for malfunctioning, signs of excessive

wear, dirt and moisture accumulation.
Periodic and annual inspections shall be performed in

accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(III) Record keeping
All records pertaining to the crane inspections shall be kept onsite
With the crane or in the site field office
If during any safety inspection. The operator or supervisor cannot

produce the required crane inspection sheets. The crane shall. As
soon as possible. Be shut down and inspected.
d) Crane Stub /Ground STABILITY
One of the critical factors of prospers crane setup is a “farm supporting

surface” For maximum capacity. The crane shall be level. However. To
maintain a level condition. The ground surface shall be adequate to
support the dynamic load of a “working crane “.
Four basic elements that are to be considered:
(I) Total imposed Load
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The load on the tires, outriggers, wheels or tracks is derived from the
gross weight of the crane and suspended load, the sum. However
additional loading can be exerted by shock or dynamic (movement)
loads due to fast hoisting, towering, swinging, or wind forces. This total
load shall be considered.
(II) Supporting Surface

Area
The amount of area in contact with the ground shall determine.
The bearing pressure that the crane and load exert on the soil. When it
is determined that the bearing pressure exceeds soils stability. The
bearing area of the crane shall be increased by the use of cribbing.
Cribbing to be used shall:
Be in strong enough to withstand the Weight of the crane Without

Major deflection, thus, actually increasing the slippage and collapsing
Be in complete contact with soil, no voids, insupportable areas, etc.
(III) Kilograms Per Square

Meter
Divide the’ load by the bearing area.
Remember: Assuming that each outrigger float carries
25% of total load is not always true. Moving the load over the corner
outrigger concentrates a greater percentage of the load on that on
outrigger. The load Percentage on each “Corner” shall vary depending
on the type of crane and
Operating radius. A good rule to follow is to assume each corner is

carrying 85% of the total load.
(IV) Soil stability
In Step (iii) above bearing pressure was determined. This pressure

shall be compared to the load –bearing qualities of the soil. For
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descriptive purposes, it is convenient to distinguish between three

broad groups of soil:
Granular Soils, including Sand and gravel.
Organic Soils, including peat.
Different type of soils shall give different load- bearing
Person should be able to distinguish between the three groups of soil,

the approximate mixture of each, their
Moisture content and their depth. Factors such as water tables and
distance to excavation, which affect the soil’s ability to withstand the
pressure without collapsing, shall also be considered the designated
person.
6.14.2. Operator Qualifications and Operating Procedures
a) Operator Qualifications
(I) Cranes shall be operated by the following personnel:
 Designated operators who have been licensed or

qualified approved agency
 Trainees who are under the direct supervision of

the designated operator
 Inspectors certified for crane inspection
 Test and maintenance personnel when necessary
 Operators tested at the – site and have been

determined by management and the Safety
Department to be Qualified
(I) No one other than the above personnel shall

be in or on the crane during operations
Exceptions are boilers or supervisors whose
duties may require their presence.
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b) Operating Procedures
(i) The operator shall:
i. Not engage in any practice, which any divert his

attention while engaged in crane operations.
ii. Not operate his crane if physically or mentally

unfit, or be taking prescription drugs, which may
affect judgment.
iii. Not respond to any signal, which is unclear or is

given by anyone other than-an appointed
signalman.
iv. Exception: The operator shall respond to a stop

signal given by anyone.
v. Not permit trainees to make initial lifts the

operator shall perform the first lift to determine
lift stability, crane function, and safety in general.
vi. Have final responsibility and control over the

crane operations whenever there is any doubt as
to safety, the operator shall have the authority to
stop and refuse to handle loads until safety has
been assured.
vii. Be familiar with the crane and its care, the

operator’s manual. And load charts, the operator
shall be responsible for notifying his supervisor
of any needed adjustments or reapers. And for
logging his findings in the crane log.
viii. Shall. Upon request, demonstrate his ability to

determine total load weight and its relationship
to the crane load crane charts.
c) Handling the load
(i) Load Weight
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No crane shall be loaded beyond its rated capacity.
When loads which are limited to structural competence rather than by

stability are to be handled. Concurrently, date mine that the weight of the
load is lifted.
(ii) Attaching the Load
The load shall be attached to the hook by means of – slings or other

approved devices.
No open hook shall be used for lifts higher than one (1) meter Hooks used
for lifts in excess of one (1) meter shall have hook safety latches or be
safety wired.
(iii) Moving the load
1. The operator shall determine that the

crane is level to within one (1) degree and,
where necessary, is property cribbed and
blocked.
2. The operator shall be responsible for

determining that the load is properly
secured and balanced before making the –
hoist
3. The operator shall position – the hook over

the load in a manner to prevent load
swing.
4. The operator shall determine that the rope

is properly seated on the drum and in the
sheaves; the load line is non-kinked and
multiple pat lines are not twisted around
each other.
6.14.3 Overhead Power lines
Cranes near overhead-suspended electrical power lines shall be operated in

accordance with location requirements, and, as a minimum, meet the
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requirements listed below. Where a location-approved variance is in place,

work may be.
a) This procedure applies to overhead – suspended electrical power lines

which exceed 150 volts to ground that are insulated or insinuated this
procedure does not apply to power lines protected in cable tray, armor
or conduit.
b) A pre-fob plan prior to transporting, positioning or operation crane or

hoisting equipment in the vicinity of power lines shall be developed.
c) Operating cranes or hoisting equipment is prohibited near power lines

unless:
(i) The line is de-energized, tagged, locked out and

grounded.
(ii) The crane is positioned and operated such that

when near un-insulated power lines, neither the
boom (fully extended hydraulic) nor any part of the
load line or load can, under any situation, be
maneuvered to or fall within 3 meters of lines rated
150 volts to 50 kv or 3 meters plus 10 cm for each
kv over 50 kv
d) Whenever a crane, boom truck or other similar lifting equipment is in

transit with no load and with boom lowered, equipment clearance shall
be:
(i) A minimum of 1.2 meters for voltages of 150 volts up

to 50 kv.
(ii) 3 meters if the voltage is greater than 50 kv up to and

including 345 KVA.
(iii) 5 meters if the voltage is greater than 345 KV up to

and including 750 KV.
(iv) A qualified person shall be designated to observe

clearance of the equipment and gave timely warning
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for all operations where it is difficult for the operator to

maintain the desired clearance by visual means.
(v) Power lines passing over roadways or crane

thoroughfares shall be marked by signs identifying the
safe maximum allowable vehicle height.
6.14.4 Rigging Requirements
a) General
(i) All ragging equipment shall be inspected prior to

each shift and as necessary during the shift to
ensure safety Damaged or defective slings shall
be immediately removed from service Personnel
shall stay clear of suspended loads.
(ii) All rigging devices including slings shall have

permanently affixed
identification stating size grade, rated capacity,
and
manufacturer.
(iii) Rigging not in use shall be removed from the

immediate work area when not in use shall be
removed from the immediate work area when not
in use and properly stored.
(iv) Rigging, including slings, shall be hung on a

rigging frame so that bends and kinks do not set
in.
(v) Wire rope slings shall be lubricated as necessary

during use Slings shall be lubricated no less that
every four (4) months when in storage.
(vi) “ Shop-made” grabs, hooks, clamps, or other lifting

devices shall not be used unless proof-tested to
125 percent of their – rated load by an approval
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testing agency Approved devices shall have the

capacity permanently affixed.
(vii) Slings shall not be left lying on the ground or

otherwise exposed to dirt.
(viii) Eyes in wire rope bridles, slings, or bull wires shall

no be – formed by wire clips or knots.
(ix) Protruding ends of strands in splices on slings or

bridles shall be covered of blunted.
(x) All rigging equipment in use shall have a safety

factor of five (5).
b) Safe operating practice.
(i) Slings in use shall not be shortened by knots, bolts

or other make shift devices.
(ii) Wire rope slings shall be padded or softeners shall

be used to protect form damage due to sharp
corners.
(iii) Slings used in a basket hitch shall have the loads

balanced to prevent slippage.
(iv) Loads handled by slings shall be landed on

cribbing or dunning so that slings need not be
pulled from under or be crushed by the load.
(v) Slings subjected to shock loading shall be

immediately removed from use and destroyed.
(vi) When U-bolt wire rope clips are used,

manufacturer instructions shall be used to
determine number and spacing of clips.
c) Inspection and Record Keeping
(i) Thorough inspection of slings in use shall be made

on regular basis as determined by:
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Severity of service conditions.
Frequency of sling use
Nature of lifts being made.
Experience gained on the service life of slings used in similar use.
(ii) Inspection periods shall not exceed once in twelve

months
(iii) A record of all inspections shall be maintained by

the project site office.
d) Inspection Criteria
(i) Alloy steel chains shall be removed from service and

repaired/replaced when:
Master links, coupling links or other components are cracked or deformed.
Sling hooks have opened more that 15% of the normal throat opening or twisted
more than 10 degrees off center.
Stretch exceeds 5% of the original reach.
They have been exposed to temperatures in excess of 315-degree c. (600 degrees

f)
Only the manufacturer or on equivalent entity shall repair or condition slings

covered in this section.
Mechanical coupling links of “cold sheets ‘bolts or clevis pins shall not be used for
chain repairs.
(ii) Wire rope slings shall be removed from service when:
Two randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay or five broken wires in one
strand in one rope lay.
Wear or scraping on one-third the original diameter of outside individual wires.
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Kinking. Crushing. Bird caging or similar damage exults in distribution end

attachments are cracked deformed on worm
Exposure to temperature in excess of 93 degree C (200 degree F)
(Fiber-core or 204 degrees C (400 degrees F) (non-fiber core) Corrosion of the

rope or end attachments.
(ii) Natural and synthetic fiber rope slings shall be removed

from service when:
(iii) Natural and synthetic fiber rope slings shall be removed

from service when:
Abnormal wear is observed.
Powdered fibers are found between strands.
Fibers are cut or broken
There are variations in the size or roundness of strands.
There is discoloration or rotting
There is distortion of sling hardware.
Exposed to temperatures in excess of 82 degrees C (180 degrees F)
(iv) Synthetic web slings shall be removed from service when:
Synthetic web slings shall be
Subjected to acid or caustic burns.
Melting or charring of any part of the sling surface occurs
Snags, punctures, tears, or cuts are observed
Stitches are worn or broken
Fittings are distorted.
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Exposed to temperatures in excess of 82 degrees C (180 degrees F) (synthetic

web) or 93 degrees C (200 degrees F) (polypropylene web)
6.15 ILLUMINATION
Construction areas. Ramps, corridors, offices, shops. And storage areas shall be lighted to not less
then the minimum illumination intensities (listed below) while any work is in progress
Foot-candles Area or
Minimum illumination Operation
5 General construction area lighting

5 Concrete placement, excavation and waste areas, access ways, active
storage areas, loading platforms, refueling, and field maintenance areas.
5 Tunnels, shafts, and general underground work areas: (Exception: minimum
of 10 foot candles is required at tunnel and shaft heading during drilling.
Marking and scaling)
10 General construction plant and shops, such as batch plants, screening

plants, mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, trade shops such as
carpenter- ragging – pipe - welding equipment, active warehouses and
storerooms, barracks or living quarter, locker – shower – dressing rooms
mess halls , indoor toilets , workrooms.
30 First-aid stations, infirmaries, and offices.
Where the use of artificial light is required it shall be maintained on while workers are entering or leaving the areas.
Areas requiring the contiguous use of artificial light shall be inspected at least once daily and any defective lamps shall
be immediately replaced.
6.16 PILE DRIVING
6.16.1 Pile driving areas shall be barricaded off to prevent unauthorized employees from deterring
the work area.
6.16.2 Stop blocks shall be provided for the leads to prevent the hammer from being raised
against the head block
6.16.3 A blocking device, capable of safely supporting the weight of the hammer, shall be provided
for placement in the leads under the hammer at all times while employees are working
under the hammer.
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6.16.4 Guards shall be provided across the top of the head block to prevent the cable from
jumping out of the sheaves.
6.16.5 When the leads shall be inclined in the driving of batter piles, provisions shall be made to
stabilize the leads.
6.16.6 Air hammer hose shall be securely in the attached to the hammer with an adequate length
of at least 1/4-inch decameter chain or cable to prevent whipping in the event the joint at
the hammer is broken.
6.16.7 Safety chains, or equivalent means, shall be provided for each hose connection to prevent
the line from thrashing around in case the coupling becomes disconnected.
6.16.8 Engineers and watchmen shall accept signals only from the designated signalmen.
6.16.9 All employees shall b kept clear when piling is being hoisted into the leads.
6.16.10 When piles are being driven in an excavated pit, the walls of the pit shall be sloped to the
angle of sheet piled and braced.
6.16.11 When-steel tube piles are being “ blown out “ empowers shall be kept well beyond the
range of falling materials.
6.16.12 Employees in pile driving operations shall wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
6.17 CHAINS
6.17.1 Safety latches shall be installed and functional on hanging hooks and load hooks.
6.17.2 Chains, cables, and hooks shall be in good physical condition Hanging hooks shall be free
to pivot when lifting or puling a load.
6.17.3 Load chains and cables-shall not be used as slings.
6.17.4 Capacities of chain falls shall be clearly marked and shall be adequate for the load to be
lifted or pulled.
6.17.5 Chain falls shall be inspected annually and the most recent
inspection date shall be clearly indicated on the equipment.
6.18 MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE
6.18.1 Mechanical material Handling
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a) Use mechanical means, such as hoist, industrial truck, or conveyors

whenever possible, to transfer or lift heavy or large quantities of
materials if manual handling shall be used, employees should be
rotated frequently to minimize injury or heat stress.
b) Where mechanical equipment is used, sufficient safe overhead and

width clearance shall be provided for aisles, at loading docks, through
doorways and whatever turns or passages shall be made.
c) Only stable, safety arranged and adequately secured loads shall be

handled.
6.18.2 Manual Material Handling
a) Every effort shall be made by supervision to limit the amount of heavy

or excessive lotion, pushing, or pulling done manually by employees
Mechanical means of moving material shall be considered first.
Rotating employees shall also be considered to not over burden any
one employee.
b) Proper hand protection in the from of gloves shall be provided for

persons doing manual lifting.
c) Proper lifting procedures shall be followed when manually lifting.
6.18.3 Material stored inside a bulling under construction shall not be plead within 2 meters of any
hoist way or inside floor hole or opening, nor within 3 meters of an exterior wall which does
not extend above the top of the material being stored.
a) Non-compatible material shall be segregated in storage
b) Brick and concrete blocks shall not be more than 2.5 meters in height.
c) Used lumber shall have nails withdrawn before stanching.
d) Structural steel, poles, pipe, bar stock, and other cylindrical material,
unless racked, shall be stacked and blocked to prevent spreading or
tilting.
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e) All materials stored in tires shall be stacked, racked, blocked,

interlocked, or other arise secured to prevent sliding, falling, or
collapse.
f) Maximum safe loading limits of floors shall be conspicuo9usly posted

in all storage areas. Maximum safe loads shall not be exceeded.
g) Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear to provide for free and
safe movement of material handling equipment and employees.
h) When a difference exists in working levels, means such as a ramp,

blocking or grading shall be used to ensure the safe movement of
vehicles between the two levels.
i) Smoking should be prohibited inside storage areas.
j) Adequate portable fire extinguishers shall be provided.
6.18.4 Outside Storage
a) Outside storage regulations are the same as 6.18.3 Material Storage.
b) Keep yard areas free of combustible materials and vegetation.
6.19 HAND AND PORTABLE POWER TOOLS
6.19.1 General tool Requirements
a) All hand tools shall be maintained in a safe and proper working

condition.
b) Tools designed for guard shall be equipped with such guards at all
times.
c) Employees shall be trained and instructed in the proper use of tools.
d) All defective tools shall immediately be removed from service for repair
e) Tools shall be inspected daily for damage or defects and prior to each
use.
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f) Extension cords and air hoses shall be protected from damage and
shall be routed through the job such that they are not a tripping hazard
and are not subject to damage by vehicles or construction activities.
g) Extension cords and air hoses shall not be placed on stairs, walkways,
ground or floor where they are exposed to damage by foot traffic or
create interference to walking or work area access.
h) Extension cords and air hoses which could create a hazard to

employees or other person in the area shall be covered, elevated or
otherwise protected from damage, Cords and hoses shall not be
placed on the ground or walking surfaces in work.
6.19.2 Hand Tools
a) Tools with “ mushroomed “ heads, split handles or any defect shall

immediately be removed from service and repaired
b) Use the proper tools for the job.
c) Wooden handles of tools shall be kept free of splinters and cracks and
be kept tight in the tools
6.19.3 Electrical tools
a) Extension cords shall have the voltage and amperage rating

adequate for the power load involved.
b) Electrical tools used in – explosive atmospheres shall be approved

types.
c) Electrical equipment cords shall not be used for lowering or raising

tools.
d) Only qualified electricians shall reaper or open the body of electric

tools.
6.19.4 Fuel Powered Tools
a) Fuel powered tools shall be stopped prior to refueling or being

serviced.
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b) When fuel powered tools are used in an enclosed space, the

atmosphere shall be monitored for toxic gas.
6.19.5 Pneumatic Tools
a) Pneumatic power tools shall be secured to the hose or whip by some

positive means to prevent the tool or hose sections from becoming
accidentally disconnected. Tolls shall not be hoisted or lowered by their
hoses.
b) The manufacturer’s safe operating pressure for hoses. Pipes, valves,

fillers. And other fittings shall not be exceeded.
c) Abrasive blast cleaning nozzles shall be equipped with an operating

valve, which shall be held open manually. A support shall be provided
on which the nozzle may be mounted when not in use.
6.19.6 Electric Abrasive Wheels and tools.
a) All grinding machines shall be supplied with sufficient power to

maintain the spindle speed at a safe level.
b) Abrasive grinders shall be equipped with guards.
c) Abrasive wheels shall be inspected before mounting.
d) Cracked abrasive wheels or those with any defects shall not be used.
6.20 ABRASIVE BLASTING
6.20.1 The composition and toxicity of the dust from abrasive and surface coatings on the
materials blasted shall be considered in making an evaluation of the potential health
hazards to employees I blasting operations. Respiratory or hearing protection may be
required.
6.20.2 Respiratory hazard associated with abrasive blasting shall be analyzed and proper
protection provided as required.
6.20.3 Hearing hazard associated with abrasive blasting shall be analyzed and proper protection
provided as required.
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6.20.4 Employees involves in abrasive blasting operations shall be equipped with heavy canvas or
leather gloves and aprons or equivalent protection to protect them from the impact of
abrasive.
6.20.5 Abrasive blasting equipment shall be inspected daily prior to use to ensure it is in proper
working condition Defective equipment shall be tagged “ Do not use “ and shall be
immediately removed from service.
6.20.6 Dust accumulation shall be kept to a minimum through regular clean up and proper
disposal to ensure that other personnel are not unnecessarily exposed to the respiratory,
slipping and tripping hazards associated with abrasive blasting.
6.20.7 The area around the equipment to be cleaned shall be barricaded or roped off for a
distance of 10 meters. Shields may also be necessary to confine the dust and silica.
6.20.8 Abrasive blasting in a defined confined space shall require a confined space entry permit.
6.20.9 Prior to any abrasive blasting, a detailed blasting procedure shall be submitted to
AL-HAZEM’S Safety for review and approval.
6.21 SIGNS, TAGS AND BARRICADING
6.21.1 General Requirements
a) Subcontractor’s supervision shall evaluate the scope of word to

identify, insofar as possible, any safety, sign, and Barricade concerns
which may be involved in the work to be performed.
b) Upon evaluation of the work to be performed, identify the necessary

means to minimize danger to employees.
c) All required Safety Signs shall be in both Arabic and English and
erected prior to the initiation of construction activities or as
necessitated by the work performed.
d) Follow up surveys shall be conducted by the site Manager and safety

Representative to evaluate job safety and the effectiveness of the
safety signs.
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e) Where a hazard exists, ensure proper signs, tags, or barricades are in

place to identify the hazard and protect employees until corrective
actions can be accomplished.
6.21.2 Safety Signs General
a) All safety signs shall be conspicuously posted in locations readily

visible to personnel preparing to enter an area requiring the sign all
signs shall be in both Arabic and English.
(i) “ DANGER” immediate hazard exists
(ii) “ CAUTION “ potential hazards exists
(iii) “ NOTICE “ general instruction/ suggestion
b) Other tags may be used in addition to those required by this procedure
6.21.3 Safety Tags
a) Safety tags shall be used as temporary means of warning employees

of existing hazards, such as defective tools, equipment, etc. safety
tags shall no be used in place of or as a substitute for safety signs.
Tags shall be in both Arabic and English.
(i) “DANGER” tags shall be used in major hazard

situation where an immediate safety hazard
exists.
(ii) “CAUTION” tags shall be used in major hazard

situation where a non-immediate hazard or
unsafe practice exists.
6.21.4 Flagging
b) Flagging shall be located in the field of vision (between approximately

1 meter to 1.3 meters above the ground, walk, or work surface) and
used to identify and warn personnel of general and specific hazards.
c) Tape and chain used, as flagging shall give a minimum width of 3/4
inch; and rope and bunting used as flagging shall have a minimum
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rope diameter of 1/4 inches. Safety signs shall be attached to the

flagging to identify the hazards.
d) Flagging shall be placed at least 2 meters laterally from the hazard

being identified.
e) Flagging shall not be used as a substitute for barricades or barriers:

however, when there is no imminent danger to personnel. The short
term (less than 24 hours) use of flagging to identify new, unplanned
hazards while appropriate barricades or barriers are being created is
permissible.
6.12.5 Barricades
a) Barricade rails shall:
(i) Consist of either 10, 16, 20, 30. Or 40 cm

lumber, plastic or metal.
(ii) Be at least 1 meter long.
(iii) Be mounted horizontally at least 1 meter

above the ground.
(iv) Be marked with alternate orange/red and white

diagonal stripes.
b) Barricade rails shall be supported by a stable base to prevent

displacement from wind. This does not replace requirements for
guardrails around potential fall hazards.
c) Barricades shall be used on or around work areas when it is necessary

to prevent the inadvertent-intrusion of pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
d) Barricades shall be placed at least 0.75 meters from the edge of an

excavation.
7 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
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To establish and implement a basic industrial Hygiene Program to be used unilaterally by all in the prevention of
occupational illnesses.
7.2. OBJACTIVE
To assure all personnel are a wear of occupational hazards associated with their scope of work and
precautionary means to protect against occupational illnesses.
7.3 PURPOSE
7.3.1 Respiratory Protection
When work activity warrants that employees wear respiratory protection, a written Respiratory
Protection Program shall be implemented. Said program should be submitted to Main
Contractor Safety for review and approval before respiratory protection is used.
7.3.2 Noise Exposure
Noise exposure is –inherent in construction Loud and prolonged noise can cause loss of
hearing, pain, nausea, and reduced muscular control Employees shall wear hearing protection
in areas posted or as determined by AL-HAZEM’S Safety
7.3.3 Hazardous Chemicals
a) All Supervisors and Subcontractors shall be solely responsible for the

safe use and storage in accordance with all applicable laws, of any
chemicals or other materials used in the performance of their work and
shall be required to provide a copy of the material Safety Data Sheet
(M.S.D.S) with 100% disclosure for each chemicals. All chemicals
brought onto the construction site shall bear a label stating the identity
of the chemicals, any hazards associated with it, and the name of the
responsible party bringing such chemical onto the site (Attachment4).
b) Any –non-hazardous waste in any from, which results from the work
shall be properly-disposed of in a safe manner, protective of
environment and in accordance with all applicable laws.
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c) Accurate records of the types and quantitative of all waste, including

but not limited to hazardous wastes shall be maintained. Subcontractor
shall provide copies of all such records to the contractor. No chemicals
of any kind shall be pumped or allowed to follow into any swear.
d) It is not permitted to clean any equipment with spill containment and

control facilities.
e) A Hazard Communication-Right To Know Program shall be established

and submitted to the Contractor Safety Department for review and
comment
The Program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(i) Hazardous Chemicals List
The chemical name or common name used on the M.S.D.S. or container label.
The quantity usually stored on-site.
Area where chemical storage, schematic drawing, and protection to be

provided.
The list shall be updated every 30 days minimum or whenever the quantity
stored changes sufficiently.
(ii) Material Safety Data Sheets (M.S.D.S.)
Subcontractors shall submit to AL-HAZEM Safety Department prior to

introduction of said materials on site, a copy of the most current M.S.D.S on the
hazardous chemical.
(iii) Container labels
All chemicals and hazardous materials shall arrive on site in original

manufacturer labeled containers.
Hazard Communications
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a) AL-HAZEM safety team shall establish a written Comprehensive Hazard

Communications Program, which shall include the following.
(i) Provide for container labeling.
(ii) Material safety Data sheets (M.S.D.S)
(iii) Employee Training Program.
(iv) Hazardous chemical list utilized in work place.
b) Labels
i. In the work area, each container shall be

labeled, logged, or marked with the identity
of hazardous chemicals contained therein,
and shall show hazard warning appropriate
for employee protection. The hazard warning
can be any type of messages, works,
pictures, or symbols that convey the hazard.
Labels shall be legible in English and Arabic
and be prominently displayed.
c) Material Safety Data sheets.
Beyond the identity information, the Material Safety Data sheets shall provide
information on:
(i) The physical and chemical characteristics of the

hazardous chemical.
(ii) Know acute and chronic health effects and related

health information.
(iii) Exposure limits
(iv) Whether the chemical is considered to be a

carcinogen.
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(v) Precautionary measures, emergency, and first-aid

procedures.
(vi) Copies of the Material Safety Data Sheets are to be at

the work site, readily accessible to employees in that
area.
(vii) Copies of the Material Safety Data sheets are to be at

the work site, readily accessible to employees in that
area.
d) Employee information and Training.
AL-HAZEM safety team shall establish a training and information program for
personnel exposed to hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of initial
assignment and whenever a new hazard is introduced into their work area.
(i) Information
The discussion topics shall include at least:
The existence of this hazard communication standard and the requirements of

the standard.
The components of the Hazard Communication Program in the work place.
Operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present.
Where AL-HAZEM shall be keeping the written hazard evaluation and the
required material safety date sheets.
(ii) Training
It is incumbent that AL-HAZEM and each Subcontractor made its
employees aware, through training, of all requirements covered by the “ Right

to Know “ or hazard communication Program, A general overview of Hazard
Communication requirements shall be provided by each site Manager to
AL-HAZEM safety team for General Employee Training.
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The training shall consist of, but not be limited to:
How the hazard communication is implemented on site, how to read and

interpret information on labels and MSDS, and how employees can obtain and
use the available hazard information. The hazards of the chemicals in the work
place. Specific procedures put into effect to provide protection such as work
practices and the use of personal protective equipment.
Methods and observation such as visual appearance or smell-workers can use

to detect the presence of a hazardous chemical they may be exposed to.
7.3.5 Toilet Facilities
Sanitation facilities for employees shall be provided in accordance with project specifications.
7.3.6 Washing Facilities
a) Adequate washing facilities proportionate to the number of employees,

according to customary practice, shall be provided.
b) Hand soap and paper towels shall be in provided. A trash container shall be
provided for the towels.
7.3.7 Consumption of – food and Beverages
a) Areas for eating and drinking shall be in accordance with local customs.
b) Employees shall be prohibited to consume food or beverages in areas exposed

to hazardous materials.
c) Employees are not allowed to take lunch break or rest break in construction
areas. Breaks will be in accordance with local customs.
8 EMERGENCY PROCEDURS
8.1. OBJECTIVE
To establish guidelines to be fooled by all personnel during emergency situations.
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8.2. FACILTIES AND EQUIPMENT
8.2.1 An area will be established at the main office complex to serve as the main emergency station
for the project.
8.2.2 The area Superintendents office will serve as the emergency station for each work area.
8.2.3 A full time nurse will be stationed at the main emergency station the nurse will be available to
travel to other sites or give guidance via telephone/radio if an emergency arises.
8.2.4 The nearest local medical facilities will be used in emergency cases.
8.2.5 A vehicle will be designated as an ambulance and will be dedicated for that
purpose. The ambulance will be located at the main emergency station.
9 EMERGENCY PROCEDURS
9.1. PURPOSE
Establish lockout/Tag out procedures for securing machinery and equipment, having potentially hazardous
energy sources, during construction period. It is essential that all personnel are consistent with their lockout
procedure to ensure the safety of all employees. A lockout procedure is to render inoperative electrical
systems. Pumps, pipelines, valves and all other such energy systems that may accidentally be released,
energized or started up while employees are working on them or before they are mechanically ready and
accepted for service.
9.2. PURPOSE
9.2.1 Each Safety officer shall administer the lockout – Tag out program.
9.2.2 All locks and applicable tags shall be issued by the Safety officer to their applicable personnel
as required.
9.2.3 The Subcontractor’s Safety Representative shall maintain a lock and tag log. Sample log sheet
attached (Attachment 5)
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9.2.4 All energy sources shall be locked out and a “ DANGER “ tag affixed to the equipment or
system indicating who installed the lock, craft, name, phone number, and reason system is
locked out (Attachment 6)
9.2.5 No employee or Subcontractor may work on a lock and tag belonging to another employee.
9.2.6 Subcontractors supervision shall be responsible for assisting each employee in locating the
proper piece of equipment to be locked out and tagged.
9.2.7 Each employee involved with lockouts shall have a lock with an individual key. No locks with
duplicate or master keys shall be used. Craft or gang locks shall not be used unless approved
by AL-HAZEM.
9.2.8 Subcontractors are required to identify their locks with name engraved on locks.
9.2.9 Brass shank or combination locks are not permitted.
9.2.10 If more than one employee is required to lockout and tag a piece of equipment, or circuit, a
multiple padlock device shall be used.
Remember: ONE (1) Personal lock for ONE (1) personal exposure.
9.2.11 After locking ort and tagging a circuit, an attempt to energize the equipment shall be made by
depressing or turning to “ on “ all starting stations before work begins, in no case shall work
being before circuits and equipment are tested to ensure that they are de-energized.
9.2.12 Any employee who removes a lock and tag belonging to another employee or person, or
overrides lock and tag in anyway, shall be removed from the job site immediately.
9.2.13 Written authorization has to be obtained from AL-HAZEM safety or supervision of the
responsible Subcontractor when a lock has been left on picas of equipment and the originator is
not available for removal.
9.2.14 When locks and tags are required, the personnel working on that Circuit shall notify their
supervisor, the supervisor, or his designee, shall see that appropriate locks and tags are
provided. When work is completed, the supervisor is also to been notified when the locks and
tags are removed.
9.2.15 Electrical systems which share a power source with a common main breaker may be
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a) Where practical, the main breaker shall be opened (racked out) and locked out
per the lockout procedure.
b) In cases where breakers are used to sub feed branch circuits (more than one
circuit) being supplied from one main breaker, and the panel does not accept a
padlock with a buddy device, the beaker switch shall be shut off.
c) Electrical systems as they are energized shall be locked out by the responsible
electrical supervisor until they are released to the Owner’s Representative.
Anytime repairs or modifications are made to electrical systems. Either
temporary or permanent, they shall be locked out locks shall be applied to the
main disconnect switch whenever possible. All locks shall be accompanied by
a tag.
d) Electrical systems that provide electrical power to equipment, pumps and

electrical motors shall be locked out by the appropriate supervisor until such
time that system is released.
e) Pipelines, valves, and other such sources that could be inadvertently activated,
causing a hazardous condition, shall be locked out, blanked off or otherwise
secured, to prevent accidental activation.
f) Lines, valves and similar systems that are being tested pneumatically or with
other gases such as nitrogen. Shall be tagged and/or locked ort to prevent an
accidental discharge of the pressure within the line. In addition, areas affected
by the pneumatic test shall be barricaded against entry and inspected by AL-
HAZEM Safety prior to commencement of the test.
When equipment or systems are turned over to the Owner, -no work or modifications shall be done
without compliance to Owners lockout/Tag out program.
10. ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN
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10.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
To establish and implement a basic Environmental Program to be used unilaterally by AL-HAZEM and all
Subcontractors on any project.
10.2 OBJECTIVE
To assure all personnel are aware of environmental hazards associated with their scope of work and
precautionary means to take to protect against exposures.
10.3. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
10.3.1. Hazardous materials shall be identified in accordance with Egyptian Labor Law. All hazardous
materials arriving on the site shall arrive in original manufacturer labeled containers.
10.3.2 It is the responsibility of k0laly to inform the Main Contractor of the nature of the material, which is
being brought onto site. Prior to any hazardous material being approved for use on site, which is
being brought onto site, a complete M.S.D.S. shall be submitted to the Main Contractor Team, 14
days prior to use. A material use review form shall be attached when submitting.
10.3.3 The Main Contractor has the right to prohibit a material from the site shall be considered property of
AL-HAZEM whether that material is consumed during the construction phase or not.
10.3.4 Any chemical or hazardous material that is brought onto the site shall be considered property of
AL-HAZEM whether that material is consumed during the construction phase or not.
10.4. HAZARDOUS WASTS
10.4.1 Hazardous wastes may be residuals form material used to clean up spills of
hazardous materials, containers which were used to hold hazardous material.
Hazardous material, which has become contaminated through use of off-spec
hazardous material.
Generally, waste can become a hazardous waste under three (3) methods
a) Applicable laws declare that a specific waste is hazardous.
b) The waste exhibits at least one of the four hazardous characteristics:
(i) Ignitability.
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(ii) Corrosively.
(iii) Reactivity.
(iv) Toxicity.
c) The waste is a mixture which contains at least one defined one defined hazardous
10.4.2 AL-HAZEM is responsible to ensure all hazardous material or hazardous wastes

are properly labeled, stored and used in accordance with Owner’s requirements and
applicable Egyptian labor law.
10.4.3 No waste materials maybe brought onto the site.
All hazardous waste materials generated on site shall be disposed off the site and in
conformance with all existing applicable laws and regulation of the Arab Republic pf Egypt.
10.5 TRASH, RUBBISH, AND NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE
10.5.1 AL-HAZEM shall provide appropriate containers for placement of all non-
hazardous waste. Location of containers shall be approved by the Main
contractor. AL-HAZEM and all Subcontractors shall monitor their employees to
ensure only acceptable material is disposed in the appropriate containers. Waste

in the work area shall be placed in appropriate containers at the end of every shift.
10.5.2 Classification of construction debris as to hazardous versus non-hazardous is the

sole responsibility of the main contractor and its decision is final.
10.5.3 All construction debris transported off site shall be reviewed by AL-HAZEM
safety prior to transporting and shall require written authorization.
10.6. TRAINING
10.6.1 Each Subcontractor shall submit a copy of their Hazard Communication program to
AL-HAZEM Safety and train their –employees to said program. Documentation of
training shall be submitted AL-HAZEM Safety.
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10.7. FLAMMABLE/COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID STORAGE
10.7.1 Storage of flammable or combustible liquids shall not be permitted inside buildings. Approved safety
containers shall be used for handling of flammable or combustible liquids and shall be labeled as to
contents.
10.7.2 Bulk storage of diesel or gasoline fuel shall meet the following guidelines:
a) No container may exceed 125 gallons capacity.
b) Location of container shall be approved by AL-HAZEM Safety.
c) Container shall be properly grounded.
d) Container shall be properly diked to prevent spillage and area containment.
e) Container shall be properly labeled.
f) No smoking provided.
g) Fire extinguisher of proper size and class shall be located in area of container.
11. CUTTING AND WELDING PROCEDURES
11.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
To establish and implement a basic cutting and welding Procedure to be used unilaterally by AL-HAZEM and
all Subcontractors on any Project.
11.2 OBJECTIVE
To assure all personnel are aware of safe working practices during cutting and welding operations.
11.3 PROCEDURE
11.3.1 Safety regulations as outlined in Section 6.7 – Gas Welding and Cutting, 6.8 – Arc welding and
Cutting, and 6.9 – Hot work Personal Protection shall be adhered to
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11.3.2 All areas where cutting and welding is to be performed shall be inspected prior to operations by
AL-HAZEM’S Safety Officer. Combustible materials shall be either covered with noncombustible
covers or removed from area.
11.3.3 If cutting or welding is to be performed overhead, area beneath shall be either barricaded off or fire
watch provided to notify personnel of overhead activities.
11.3.4 Adequate portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in area for cutting and welding.
11.4. HOT WORK PERMITS
11.4.1 During initial stage of construction, hot work permits shall not be required. Hot work
Permit Procedures shall be implemented at the discretion of AL-HAZEM Safety.
12. FALL HAZARD CONTROL
12.1 POLICY
Whenever performance of any task would allow a worker to fall a distance of two (2) meters or more or any
distance where the likelihood of a serious or fatal injury exists, the hazards of falling shall be identified,
evaluated and controlled.
12.2 PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure personnel working at an elevation where they are exposed to a fall
hazard have been properly trained and continuous fall hazard protection is maintained.
12.3 PURPOSE
12.3.1 100% fall protection in the form of a full body harness with a secured lanyard shall be provided,
worn, and used by employees when exposed to a fall hazard of two (2) meters or greater.
Listed below, not all-inclusive, are areas where fall protection is required.
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a) Performing task where employees is subjected to a fall of two (2) meters or grater or
any distance where the likelihood of a serious or fatal injury exist.
b) Within two (2) meters of a roof’s edge or roof opening and elevated open-sided
platform.
c) At ail times while operation or working out of a man lift, high reach or approved
personnel lifting basket.
d) Working form ladder two (2) or more meters from the floor.
e) Erecting or dismantling scaffolds.
12.3.2 Continuous fall protection shall be required all times when working in unprotected elevations
and subjected to fall of two (2) meters or greater. Continuous fall protection can be
accomplished as follows:
a) Permanent vertical and horizontal static lines.
b) Temporary vertical and horizontal static lines.
c) Self – retracting lifelines.
d) Secure anchorage point.
e) Safety nets.
12.4. INSPECTIONS, STORAGE AND MAITENANCE
12.4.1 Personal fall arrest system equipment shall be inspected by the user before each use items to
check for include, but not limited to:
a) Absence or illegibility of markings.
b) Evidence of defects to hardware.
c) Evidence of defects in ropes, or straps.
12.4.2 Defective fall protection equipment should be taken out of service and destroyed.
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12.4.3 Equipment shall be stored in a manner that shall prelude damage from environment factors,
such as heat, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals and their vapors or other degrading elements.
12.5 TRAINING
12.5.1 All persons shall be trained on the proper use of personal fall arrest equipment prior to
performing work requiring personal fall arrest systems. Training should include, but.
a) Review practices and procedures.
b) Continuous protection principles.
c) Equipment requirements and use.
d) Proper climbing techniques.
e) Identification of anchorage points.
f) Inspection and storage.
13. CONRNED SPACE ENTRY
13.1 PURPOSE
To establish safe operating procedures, to be used unilaterally by AL-HAZEM and all Subcontractors, to
protect employees who have to enter a confined space for work tasks.
13.2 CONFINED SPACE
The definition of a confined space is any enclosure with limited or restricted means for entry or ex the is not
designed for continuous employee occupancy. Some examples of confined space are dust collectors,
ventilation ducts, sewers, and trenches.
13.3 PROCEDURE
13.3.1. Hazard identification
Before employees are permitted to enter a confined space, the hazards shall be identified and
evaluated. The severity of hazards determined in order to classify the confined space entry as a low
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hazard or high hazard entry (Section 13.3.7) the confined space shall be evaluated when the conduct of
work is suspected of introducing new hazards into the space.
13.3.2. Physical Hazard Control
Authorized attendant shall take positive steps to ensure that employees are protected from physical
hazards, which would include, but are not limited to:
a) Entrance and egress hazards and obstructions.
b) Discharge of gasses, liquids or solids into the confined space.
c) Structural failure of the confined space.
d) Falling objects.
e) Falls through or from the roof or from scaffolds, stairs, or ladders.
f) Slipping and tripping hazards.
g) Bums form heated installations or fire.
h) Physical stress.
13.3.3. Isolation
a) Before employees are permitted to enter a confined space, the safety officer and
authorized attendant shall take positive steps to:
(i) Depressurize the confined space.
(ii) Prevent accidental introduction into the confined space of

hazardous materials.
(iii) De-energize, lockout, and tag out machinery, or other

equipment containing moving parts that are in the confined
space.
13.3.4. Ventilation
a) Before employees are permitted to enter a confined space, the space shall be
mechanically ventilated, if necessary.
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b) Prior to ventilating a confined space, the qualified person shall take positive steps to
ensure that no prophetic materials or work practices that shall ignite flammable vapor in
the presence of air are present in the confined space
c) When necessary, confined spaces shall be mechanically entoleted to prevent

accumulation of:
(i) Flammables in the atmosphere.
(ii) Concentrations of combustible dusts.
(iii) Toxic contaminants in the atmosphere.
(iv) Oxygen enriched or deficient atmosphere.
d) Air or steam driven air movers shall be used to ventilate confined spaces. Use of
electric powered ventilators and all portable power equipment, cords, and lighting shall
be approved.
e) Pure oxygen shall not be used to ventilate a confined space.
f) The Authorized Attendant shall check periodically to ensure the contaminated air from a
confined space is exhausted to a location where it presents no hazard.
g) Whenever possible air movers shall be used with ducting to increase the efficiency of
ventilation in the confined space and to prevent re-circulation of contaminated air due to
ventilation “ Short Circuiting “
h) When tow or more air movers are used for ventilation, all such units should be operated
in the same flow direction to maximize efficiency.
i) Low hazard confined spaces may be entered without mechanical ventilation at the
discretion of AL-HAZEM Safety Representative.
j) Use of ventilation shall not justify reclassification of the confined space.
13.3.5. Labeling and posting
a) The confined space Entry Permit shall be posted as close to the point of entry as
possible. And shall remain there for job duration.
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b) All entrances to any confined space that could be inadvertently entered shall be posted
signs shall include but not necessarily be limited to the following information.
DANGER
CONFINED SPACE
ENTER BY PERMIT ONLY
AUTHCRIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
c) Obvious confined spaces, such as manholes, do not require posting however when
work is performed in these places, barricades or caution tape should to the wording
sign
d) Signs shall be maintained in a legible condition and shall be both in English and Arabic
language.
13.3.6. Protective Equipment
a) No entry shall be permitted into confined spaces that have been found to contain
atmosphere which are flammable, oxygen deficient or immediately dangerous to life
and health.
b) High Hazard confined space – When the atmosphere of the confined space to be
entered is found to contain contaminants, and the concentration cannot be reduced by
engineering controls (mechanical ventilation), protective equipment shall be utilized in
accordance to applicable standards and regulations.
(i) Employees entering the confined space shall be equipped with

airline respirators operated in the pressure-demand mode with
a 5 minute or compressed air cylinders the final decision on
respiratory protection shall be determined by AL-HAZEM’S

Safety Representative. A sign-in/sign-out log shall be used.
(ii) Employees entering the confined space shall be equipped with

full body harness and lifeline.
(iii) A man – hoisting device with fall arrest capability shall be

provided for lifting employees out of confined space with top
entry. The retrieval equipment shall be n-site and operational
prior to entry.
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(iv) The Authorized attendant shall also maintain and have

available lifeline and harness and all other protective gear
required for entry.
(v) The authorized Attendant shall also maintain and have

available lifeline and harness and all other protective gear
required for entry.
(vi) All entrants shall use applicable protective equipment, such as

head and eye protection. Gloves, boots, and imperious
clothing, as required by the nature of the potential hazards and
atmosphere contaminants. Protective clothing types shall be
specified on the confined space permit.
c) Law Hazard confined space- when the atmosphere of the confined space is found to be
below the action level of the most toxic contaminant present, and are acceptable
oxygen level of the most toxic contaminant present, and are acceptable oxygen levels,
no special modification of the work procedure should be necessary except as indicated
below.
(i) The nature of the work, such as mechanical cleaning of the

tank surfaces, may require the use of respiratory protection,
head and eye protection, gloves, boots and impervious
clothing.
(ii) Other physical stresses such as temperature extremes and

excessive confined space
(iii) Change in work activities which may introduce hazardous

chemicals or adjacent work which may pose hazardous
conditions
13.3.7. Illumination
When temporary lighting is used in confined spaces, the following requirements shall be met.
(i) All lighting shall be approving for the location.
(ii) The lighting shall not be suspended by the electric cords.

Unless they are designed for this method of suspension.
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(iii) Electric cords shall be kept clear of working spaces and

walkways or other locations in which they may be exposed to
damage.
13.3.8. Compressed/Gas/Flame Producing Equipment
a) Cylinders of compressed gas of any type shall not be taken into confined spaces self-
contained breathing apparatus equipments is the only exception.
b) Welding, burning or cutting equipment shall not to be used in confined space

containing or potentially containing flammable gases, vapors, combustible dust or
combustible materials.
c) Confined space entrants are not to carry matches, or cigarette lighters into space
containing or possibly containing flammable gases, vapors or comestible dusts.
13.3.9. Communication
a) An effective means of communication between the entrants inside a confined space

and the Authorized Attendant shall be provided and used whenever atmospheric
conditions of the confined space require the use of air supplied respiratory protective
equipment, lifelines and harnesses, or whenever employees inside a confined space
are out of sight of the Authorized Attendant.
b) All affected employees shall be trained in the use of communication system and the
system shall be tested before each use to confirm its effective operation period to
entry.
13.3.10. Training
a) All persons assigned to work in and around confined spaces shall be trained as
follows.
(i) Training should be repeated as necessary to ensure an

acceptable level of personnel competence to safely perform
confined space entry work.
(ii) All training shall be fully documented and records maintained.
13.3.11. Duties of Authorized Attendant
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a) Attendant never assigned to more than one confined space.
b) Attendant dedicated to that alone.
c) Reviewed the entry permit with the supervisor – in – charge and/or service supervisor
and participated in the pre-entry briefing.
d) Monitoring activities inside and outside the confined space during work operations to
ensure that it is safe for authorized entrants to remain in the space Remains at entry
point unless relieved by another authorized attendant.
e) Maintaining an ongoing and precise accounting of all authorized entrants in the

confined space.
f) Recognizing and identifying potential confined space dangers such as physical health
environmental, and external hazards.
g) Ensuring barriers are installed. As necessary, to protect authorized employees from

hazards external to the confined space such as vehicles, water runoff, unauthorized
personnel, etc.
h) Maintaining effective and continuous contact with authorized entrants through visual
and/or audible methods.
i) Ordering authorized entrants to evacuate a confined space immediately when:
(i) The authorized attendant observes a condition, which is not

allowed on the entry permit.
(ii) The authorized attendant detects behavioral effects of hazard

exposure.
(iii) The authorized attendant shall leave the workstation.
(iv) Additional hazards are suspected.
j) Takes the following actions, as necessary, when unbuttoned persons approach or

enter a confined space while entry is underway:
(i) Warns the unauthorized person(s)away from or out of the

space.
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(ii) Requests the unauthorized person (s) to exit immediately if

they have entered the space.
(iii) Informs the authorized entrants and supervisor if unauthorized

persons have entered the space.
k) Summons rescue or other emergency services upon determination the hazards

internal or external to the confined space warrant and emergency escape from the
space.
l) Ensures that appropriate communication methods for summoning emergency/rescue

personnel is established prior to personnel entry into a confined space.
13.3.12. Confined Space Hazard Determination
a) Hazard Information
(i) Hazards shall be identified for each confined space. The

hazard evaluation is based on overall risk associated with
entry. The evaluation shall be done by a qualified person. The
hazard identification process shall include, but not be limited to
a review of the following: -
Possible atmospheric contamination by toxic or flammable vapors, or oxygen deficiency

or excess.
Possible physical hazards.
The possibility o liquids, gases, or solids, being generated during occupancy the
isolation of occupants from rescue personnel.
(ii) The past and current usage of the confined space which may
adversely affect the atmosphere of the confined space should
be reviewed the usage review should include, but not be
limited to a review of the following.
Material safety data sheets (MSDS) on materials currently or previously held in the
confined space.
Protective coatings that could trap materials decompose or deteriorate during work in
the confined space.
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Decomposition of residues or reaction with cleaning agents or heat from welding.

Brazing or cutting operations.
Operation of engine powered equipment in or adjacent to the confined space.
(iii) The physical characteristics. Configuration, and location of the

confined space should be reviewed.
b) Hazard Evaluation
(i) Scope of Hazard Exposure – How many and/or which

employees are exposed or may be affected.
(ii) Magnitude of the Hazard – how much energy may be released,

how toxic are the chemicals, quantity of materials which could
be inadvertently introduced, etc.
(iii) Likelihood of Hazard Occurrence – Range of probability for the

hazard to occur, i.e. Certain to impossible.
(iv) Introduction of new hazards during work activity.
(v) Consequences of the Hazard Occurrence – Most likely

outcome if hazard occurs.
(vi) Strategies for controlling the Hazards – Control strategies,

such as forced ventilation, use of personnel protective
equipment, space monitoring, and isolation.
(vii) Determine the source of the contaminant – if the coerce of the

contaminant cannot be determined; precautions shall be
adequate to deal with the worst possible condition which the
contaminant could present in the confined space.
(viii) If there is the possibility that he confined space atmosphere

can become IDLE while the would- is in progress, procedures
and equipment shall be provided to allow the employee to
safely exit the confined space.
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14. SELF PROPELLED WORK PLATFORMS (Aerial lifts / Man lifts)
14.1. OBJECTIVE
To establish an operating procedure to ensure unilaterally safe working procedures for the use Self Propellers
work Platforms.
14.2. TRAINING
14.2.1 All personnel shall be trained on the safe operation of the equipment prior to use.
14.2.2 Training shall be by a competent person and shall be documented.
14.2.3 Operator’s handbook shall accompany each piece of equipment.
14.3. INSPECTION
14.3.1. Prior to daily use, all self-propelled work platforms shall be inspected by the user. List below
are items that should be checked prior to use. :
a) Ensure guardrails and safety chains are in place.
b) Check for visual oil and fuel leaks.
c) Controls shall be properly marked and legible.
d) Proper capacity ratings shall be posted.
e) Proper ignition system (key, etc.) Shall be operational.
f) Check ground and platform controls for proper operation
14.4. OPERATIONAL REQUIRMENTS
14.4.1 Lift controls shall be tested each day prior to use to determine that they are in safe working
order.
14.4.2 Brakes shall be set and outriggers positioned on flat, solid surfaces.
14.4.3 Wheel chocks should be used on inclines.
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14.4.4 Boom and basket load limits shall be checked and not exceeded (usually two (2) employees
and their necessary tools).
14.4.5 Employees shall tie-off with a full body harness and secured safety lanyard to the basket but
never to adjacent pole, structure, etc.
14.4.6 Never place extended lifts in travel path of overhead craned.
14.4.7 Employees shall stand on the floor of the basket. They should never be allowed to sit or climb
on its sides or use planks, ladders, etc., for a work position.
14.4.8 Scissors lifts shall never with the platforms up.
14.4.9 Outriggers shall be in the stored position before any aerial lift is moved.
14.4.10 Do not operate lifts while batteries are being charged in place.
14.4.11 When lifts are used inside buildings, consideration shall be given to carbon monoxide
emissions. Lifts that are propane driven or have air-purifying scrubbers generate far less
carbon monoxide.
14.4.12 Equipment being used should be free of lakes, however, if a leak should develop install
plastic type catch cloth under carriage of equipment. Repair leak as soon as possible.
15. FIRE PROTECTION PREVENTION
15.1. OBJECTIVE
To establish a Fire Protection and Prevention Program to be used unilaterally by all personnel on the job site.
15.2. GENERAL PROTECTION AND PREVENTION MEASURES
15.2.1 Arrange with local fire departments, private or municipal, to assets in onsite construction fires.
15.2.2 Emergency phone numbers shall be conspicuously posted throughout the project.
15.2.3 Subcontractors are responsible for the provision of adequate portable fire protection for their
scope of work.
15.2.4 Fire safety shall be a part of daily project inspections
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15.3. HOUSEKEEPING
15.3.1 Clear access to all available fire fighting equipment shall maintain at all times. The hanging of
clothing, ropes, or other materials over fire protection equipment shall be prohibited.
15.3.2 Daily cleanup of scrap material, sawdust, rags, oil paint, grease, flammable solvents, and other
residue of construction operations shall be required.
15.3.3 All construction areas and storage yards shall be cleared of weeds, debris and other combustible
materials before lumber and other combustible construction materials are delivered to the job site.
15.3.4 All rubbish shall be cleared from buildings at least daily and work areas shall be kept free of
accumulations of debris.
15.3.5 Areas beneath and within ten feet of buildings should be free of accumulation o debris and
combustible vegetation.
15.3.6 All rags. Waste, etc. Soiled by combustible or flammable materials shall be placed in tightly
closed metal containers for daily disposal.
15.4. BURNING OPERATIONS
15.4.1 Material, debris, and/or rubbish may be disposed of by brining on the work site or any other site
as permitted by local authorities. No burning shall take place without the prior acceptance of
AL-HAZEM Safety
15.4.2 Burning sites shall be designated by AL-HAZEM Safety
15.5. FIRE CLASSIFICATIONS
15.5.1 Class-A fires ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many
plastics.
15.5.2 Class B fires flammable liquids, oils, grease, tars, oil base paints, lacquers, and flammable gases.
15.5.3 Class C fires Energized electrical equipment where the electrical non-conductivity of the
extinguishing media is of importance.
15.5.4 Class D fires Combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, etc.
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15.6. FIRE EXTINGUISHER
15.6.1 The following is a list of type and location of fire extinguishers to be provided by AL-HAZEM
this list is not all inclusive of use:
a) 10 B: C rated fire extinguisher within 15 meters or wherever more than 5 gallons

of flammable or combustible liquids or 3 kg of flammable gas are being used.
b) One or more fire extinguisher rated 2A shall be placed within 3 meters of all
open yard storage areas of combustible materials.
c) 20 B: C rated fire extinguisher shall be located outside but within 3 meters of

rooms storing over 60 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids.
d) One B: C rated fire extinguisher located between 8 and 25 meters from any
outside flammable liquid storage area.
e) One portable fire extinguisher rated 20 B: C shall be provided on all tank trucks
or other vehicles used for transporting and/or dispensing flammable or
combustible liquids.
f) Service or fueling areas shall have within 25 meters or each pump, dispenser,
underground fill pipe opening, and lubrication or service area, one 20 B: C fire
extinguisher.
15.7. INSPECTION
15.7.1 All portable fire protection equipment shall be maintained in operating order, inspected,
and documented in writing on a monthly schedule, Each piece of fire protection
equipment shall have the date of the inspection and initials of the inspector for the
current monthly inspection attached.
16. FIRE PROTECTION PREVENTION
16.1. SCOPE
To establish flammable and combustible liquids policy to be used unilaterally by all persons on the job site.
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16.2. DEFINITIONS
16. 2. 1. Combustible liquid having a flash at or above 37 degree C. (100 degree F.) and subdivided as
follows.
a) Class ll – flash point at or above 37 degree C. (100 degree F.) And below 60 degree
C. (140degree F)
b) Class lla – Flash point at or above 60 degree C. (140 degree f.) and below 93 degree
C. (200 degree F.)
c) Class llb – Flash point at or above 60 degree C. (200 degree F)
16.2.2 Flammable Liquids Having flash point below 37 degree C (100 degree F) and a vapor pressure not
exceeding 40 PSI at 37 degree C. (100 degree F.) and are Class I which are subdivided as follows:
a) Class IA – Flash point below 23 degree C. (73 degree F) and a boiling pint below 11
degree C (12 degree F)
b) Class IB Flash point below 23-degree C. (73 degree F.) and boiling point at or above 37
degree C (100 degree F.).
c) Class IC – flash point at or below 23 degree C. (73 degree F.)
16. 3 GENERAL REQUIEMNTS
16. 3. 1. Only approved container shall be used for the storage and handing of flammable liquids
16. 3. 2. Signs prohibiting open flames such as smoking or spark generating tools or equipment shall be
posted
16. 3. 3 Flammable and combustible material container shall be labeled
16. 3. 4. Material Safety Data Sheets (M.S.D. S.) Shall be provided by the manufacturers, vendors or
subcontractors for flammable or combustible materials brought on hob site.
16. 3. 5 Flammable and combustible liquids shall be kept 15 meters away from hot work, open flames or
other spark related activities.
16.3.6 Flammable dens shall be disposed of in approved metal containers with lids.
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16.4. INDOOR STORAGE
16. 4. 1. Indoors storage of flammable and combustible liquids shall keep to a minimum. A maximum of 454
liters (120 gallons) of flammable and combustible liquids are allowed in flammable storage cabinet,
and not more than 227 liters (60 gallons) of the 454 liters (120 gallons) maximum can be class I and
/or Class ll liquids
16. 4. 2. There shall be no more than 3 flammable liquid storage cabinets in one area unless separated by at
least 30 meters.
16. 4. 3. All flammable and combustible storage cabinets shall be grounded.
16. 4. 4. Storage cabinets shall be marked “FLAMMBLE – KEEP AWAY”
16. 4. 5. Storage of liquefied petroleum gas is prohibited within a building.
16. 4. 6. Storage areas shall be kept free of debris and in good housekeeping order.
16.5. OUTSIDE STORAGE
16. 5. 1. A minimum distance of 7 meters shall be maintained between flammable and combustible liquid
storage areas and building.
16. 5. 2. The storage area shall be graded in a manner to divert Spills away from buildings and should be
surrounded by a curb or earthen dike or container in the storage areas to contain a Spill or ruptured
container.
16. 5. 3. Area within dikes shall be lined to prevent leakage of flammable and combustible liquids into the
soil
16. 5. 4. Vegetation and debris shall be kept be free from the storage area and in good housekeeping order
16.6. PORTABLE FIRE PROTECTION
16.6.1. Minimums 20 ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers shall be provided as follows.
a) Within 3 to 15 meters of outside storage area.
b) Not closer than 3 meters of inside storage.
c) On hazardous material dispensing vehicles.
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16.7. SERVICING AND REFULING AREA
16. 7. 1 All Gasoline equipment shall have engines /motors shut off prior to and during refueling.
16. 7.2 Smoking, welding, cutting, burning or open flame is prohibited with 15 meters of where vehicles and
/ or equipment are being refueled.
16.8. DSPENSING OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
16. 8. 1 Container shall be located a minimum of 15 meters from buildings
16. 8. 2 Containers or tanks shall be grounded and bonded to the container the material is being dispersing.
16. 8. 3 An automatic sell closing nozzle is required which can be pad locked to prevent tampering
16.8. 4 Container shall be properly labeled for content.
16.8. 5 Leaks from the nozzle into the drip pan shall be cleaned immediately.
16.9. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND HANDLING
16. 9. 1. Storage areas shall be kept free of debris and maintained in good housekeeping condition
16. 9. 2 No combustible material shall be stored within 3 meters of a building.
16. 9. 3. Material storage indoor shall not obstruct or adversely affect means of exit.
16. 9. 4. Non-compatible materials shall be kept segregated.
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ATTACHMENT1
……….. PROJECT
PROJET SAFETY AND HEAL THREGULATIONS
THE FOLOING SAFETY AND HEAL THRULES ARE A PARTIAL LIST OF GENERAL REGULATIONS THAT
SHALL APPLY TO ALL CONSTIONS EMPLOYEES VENDORS, DELIVERY PERSONNEL, AND VISTORS ON
THE PROJECT .ANY PEGULATIONS WHO CARELESSLY DISREGARDS THESE OR ANY APPLICABLE
SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION UP TO AND
INCLUDING REMOVAL FROM THE JOB SITE.
1- the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to be worn by all persons, at all times on the
construction site
1.1 Nonconductive hard hats.
1.2 Sturdy foot protection
2- Smoking is prohibited in areas where flammable liquids are stored or being used and other designated areas
3- All occupational injuries and illnesses, no matter how slight shall be reported to the supervisor immediately. If any
personnel is injured on the job and do not report the occurrence to his supervisor, the company shall not be
responsible for medical expense incurred by him.
4- Submitting false or fraudulent information, when reporting an accident or injury, shall be cause for removal from
the job site
5- Fighting, gambling, and other misconduct are not permitted, nor threatening or attacks upon another employee
be tolerated and shall be cause for immediate removal from the job site
6- the use or possession of intoxicants or drugs on the job is prohibited. Any employee reporting for
work intoxicated under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs shall not be allowed to work and shall be
administered disciplinary action which could result in immediate removal from the
7- Keep clear of all equipment. Avoid pinch points and blind areas. Be alert to avoid swinging or suspended loads
8- Be alert for and heed all information and warning signs at all times
9- Do not use compressed air to dust- off yourself or clean about any area.
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10- Unless authorized, does not attempt to repair or tamper with equipment that is not functioning Properly Report
malfunctions to your supervisor.
11- Whenever anyone is required to work on in close proximity to electrical equipment or electrical circuitry.
Appropriate tagging shall be placed to identify all controls deactivating the circuit, and shall be locked out, when
possible
12- Jumping on or off equipment or vehicles, either moving or stationary is prohibited.
13- Misuse of tools and equipment or circumventing safely devices cans injury to yourself or others do not use
makeshift or “jury-rigged” tools or equipment to perform your job.
14- Unless specifically authorized. Firearms and explosives are prohibited on the job site.
15- Report all unsafe and unhealthy practices and conditions to your supervisor at once.
16- All fire protection and emergency equipment are plainly marked and shall be kept free of obstruction at al times.
17- Only authorized and properly trained and supervised personnel are permitted to operate Equipment vehicles,
valves, electrical switches and similar machinery.
18- Ride only on vehicles designated and designed for transporting personnel.
19- Store and use gas cylinders in a secure, upright position, with their valve caps secure and the sunlight.
20- Maintain good housekeeping at times keep waste, debris, and rubbish cleaned up. Place all lunch Papers,
cups, cans and other litter in trash receptacles. Discard and / or store all oily rags, waste and similar
combustible materials in metal containers provided for that purpose.
21- Riding loads, slings, the ball. Crane hook or other materials hoisting equipment is prohibited, Except in a life
threatening emergency
22- Keep all machinery guards, guardrails and other protective. Devices in place and in good Operating order.
23- Be alert at times to conditions and work processes in your area and surrounding area with the presence of other
workers and equipment so that you can foresee and avoid potential dangers.
24- Work area guidelines and regulations for environmental protection shall be strictly followed all hazardous
material shall be properly handled, stored and disposed of.
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ATTACHMENT 2 – SUPERVISOR’S ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT
To be completed by employee’s foreman/supervisor within 24 hours
Of the accident and routed to the project or mine safety department
Name Age Time of accident Date of Accident Date Returned to work
Am
P.m
Job classification Job Assignment when Length of Service Location of Accident (specific)
injured
Nature of injury and first treatment
Referred to Doctor / Hospital
Detailed Description of accident
Primary cause of accident
Injury cause (s)
 Failure to follow fob  Inexperience  Fall

procedure
 Faulty equipment  Violation of
 Inattention to job safety rule
 Improper use of
 Improper lifting other tools  Flying/falling
(describe) objects
Other (describe)
When was employee’s foreman/supervisor informed of accident Witnesses
Foreman supervisor’s investigation findings and corrective action recommended and

/or taken to prevent recurrence
Equipment involved Damage estimate L.E
Description of Damage to Equipment
Accident Investigation by: Date of Instigation
Foreman/supervisor
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Reviewed: Date:
Safety Supervisor/Representative
ATTACHMENT 3
MONTHLY SAFETY (TOOL BOX) MEETING MINUTES
PROJECT:
CONTRACT NO:
SUBCONTRACTOR: DATE:
SUJECTS DISCUSSED:
1.
2.
3.
SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEES ATTENDING:
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COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS FULLY
AND SUBMIT TO THE SAFETY DEPT. SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE
ATTACHMENT 4
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1
PRODUCT NAME OR NUMVER (as it appears on label) COMMON CODE
MANUFACTURER’S NAME EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.
ADDRESS (Number. Street. City and Zip Code) MANUFACTURER’S NO.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DESCRIPTION, PROPER SHIPPING NAME, HAZARD CLASS HAZARD ID NO.
ADDETINOAL HAZARD CLASSES (as applicable)
CHEMICAL FAMILY FORMULA
SECTION II- INGREDIENTS
(List all ingredients)

CAS REGISTRY NO. %W %V Listed as a Carcinogen
in NTP, IARC or OSHA
1910 (Z) (specify)
SECTION III – Physical Data
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BOILING POINT SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1)

OF OC
VAPOR PRESSURE PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) PRECENT SOLID BY

---- OF --- OC mm. Hg psi WEIGHT (%)
VAPOR DINSITY (AIR = 1) EVAPORATION RATE (=1)
SOLUVILITY IN WATER Ph=
Appearance and odor Is material: Liquid Solid

Gas Paste Powder
SECTION VI – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash point OF OC METHOD USED FLAMMABLE LIMETS LEL UEL
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
USUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
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ATTACHMENT 4 (Cont.)
Section V-Health HAZARD DATA

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE – Conditions to Avoid Threshold Limit Value
Permission Exposure Limit
Other Limit
Primary Routes of Entry inhalation Skin Contact Other (Specify)
Emergency And First Aid Procedures
Section VI – REACTIVITY DATA

Unsteadily Conditions to Avoid
Stability
Stable
Incompatibility (material to avoid)
Hazardous Decomposition Products
HAZARDOUS May Occur Conditions to Avoid
Polymerization
Will not Occur
Section VII – SPILL OR LEAD PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN CASE MATERIAL IS PELEASED OR SPILLED
WASTEN DISPOSAL METHOD

CERCLA (Superfund) Reportable Quantity (in ibs)
Theoretical ……………….. Ib/gal Analytical ………………….. Ib/gal
Section VIII – SPECELAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiratory Protection (Specify type)
Local Exhaust (Specify Rate) Special
Ventilation Mechanical (General) (Specify Rate) Other
Protective Gloves (Specify Type) Eye Protection (Specify Type)
Other Protective Equipment
Section IX – SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storing
Other Precautions
Please Complete Questionnaire Name (print)

And Return to: Signature
Title
Date
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LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PERMIT No. :…………………
1- Equipment / System to be isolated:

2- Building Floor: Column:
Location Other
3- Purpose of isolation:
4- Type of isolation
5- Authorized individual BADGE: DATE:
6- Special instructions:
7- Lockout / Tag out Performed:
TAGE NO. DEVICE I.D. BLDG. FL. COL. INSTALLED BY 11.REMOVED BY
8- VERIFICATION. SYSTEM IS SAFE FOR SPECIFIED WORD TO START

AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL:
9- ACCOUNTABILTY:
REQUSTING ACCEPTS PROTECTION REQUSTING ACCEPTS PROTECTIO
AUTHORITY Date Time AUTHORITY Date Time
10- LOCKOUT/ TAGOUT REMOVAL AUTHOUEZATION:
AUTHORIZED: DATE TIME:
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DANGER DANGER
This energy source has
LOCKED
Been LOCKED OUT .
Only the individual who signed the
OUT reverse side may remove this
lock/tag
DO NOT OPERATE
Remarks:
This lock / tag May
…………………………………
Only be removed by : …………………………………
…………………………………
Name :………………………….. …………………………………
Dept : …………………………. …………………………………
…………………………………
Expected Completion : …………………………………
…………………………………
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Prepared By: Revised By: Approved By:

Mr. Hassan Mahran Eng . Hazem El-Sayed Eng. Hazem El-Sayed
Safety And Health Manager Head Of Safety & Quality Chairman.
Assurance Div AL-HAZEM Contracting
Health, Safety, Environmental & Fire Prevention Manual
Rev. Date Modifications Prepared Revised Approved

1 June, 2000 Addition Of Health. Environmental & Fire
Protection.
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Prepared By: Revised By: Approved By:

Mr. Hassan Mahran Eng . Hazem El-Sayed Head Of Eng. Hazem El-Sayed
Safety And Health Manager Safety & Quality Assurance Div Chairman.
AL-HAZEM Contracting
Health, Safety, Environmental & Fire Prevention Manual
Rev. Date Modifications Prepared Revised Approved

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SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL

1.0 STAEMENT OF POLICY ……………………………………………

6.1 Excavations …………………………………………..

7.0 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE …………………………………………….

The elimination of accidents on AL-HAZEM Contracting Project.

There are three (3) sound reasons this objective:

1.1.1. NO endeavor is worthy if it should cause human suffering through disabling

1.3. STATEMMENT OF POLICY

1.3.1. AL-HAZEM Con. Is guided by an established accident-prevention

each individual employee, it is management’s responsibility to see that

1.3.4. Never should safety be sacrificed for production. It shall de considered an

Program to be most effective, we also recognize that as long as any

1.4. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1.4.1. AL-HAZEM requires that a consistent Construction Safety, Health and

AL-HAZEM efforts conducted by itself and Subcontractors at all times.

1.4.2. In performance of contracting activity, commitment shall be established for

1.4.3. Management and supervision shall recognize the responsibility for

1.4.4. In performance of the work, AL-HAZEM and Subcontractors shall meet

1.4.5. A Training Program shall be effectively established for each employee

2. ADMINISTRATIONS AND ORGANIZATION

2.1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

2.1.3. The purpose of this Program is directed to the following:

c) Protection of the general public.

d) Reduction of accident costs.

e) To act as a guide for interpretation of current Egyptian Labor Laws, rules,

f) AL-HAZEM Management & supervisory personnel shall assume direct

g) AL-HAZEM Management and supervisory personnel shall not assume for

2.3. PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS

(i) Safety meetings and communications.

(v) Maintenance of records of accidents and losses and development of accident/loss

b) Daily inspections shall be conducted by AL-HAZEM Safety Representative and Field

Supervision Management in conjunction with supervision. Inspection shall include subcontracted

Subcontractor’s Safety Representative shall be certified as required by Egyptian Labor Law.

a) Upon award of subcontract, and prior to commencing work on site,

(i) A statement that they will comply with

(ii) A statement identifying areas of

B) Submit a history of experience and qualifications of the person who shall

C)The Subcontractor shall furnish all reasonable information concerning safety of

his operations on the Project as may be required by AL-HAZEM’S Team.

provided by AL-HAZEM’S Team or Subcontractor.

E) Each Subcontractor shall expected to make his employees aware as to the

F )Each Subcontractor is responsible for planning and execution of all work in

AL-HAZEM Safety manager.

h) Assist in accident investigation and preparation and submission of required reports.

i) Attend weekly safety meetings held by AL-HAZEM Team. (This shall be

conjunction with weekly construction meeting).

j) Subcontractor’s Safety Representative shall attend weekly safety meeting held

k) Provide and enforce the use of personal protective equipment required by

l) Complete supervisory investigation reports on accidents are required.

n) Weekly management safety inspections with AL-HAZEM construction supervision

o) Take all precautions to maintain a clean work site.

conditions or acts, or eliminate fire hazards, AL-HAZEM Team shall take

(i) Cease the operation or a portion

(ii) And STOP payment for the work being

(iii) Or correct the situation and back

2.4.4. Injury Reporting

coordinated through AL-HAZEM’S Safety Department.

2.4.5. Accident Reports

All accidents resulting in medical treatment to employees or property damage shall

2.4.6. Guidelines for Corrective Action and Enforcement

A- Subcontractors shall be required in accordance with Project safety regulation

B- Repeated violations or lack of cooperation with-regard to these procedures

C- Should an imminent danger condition be discovered, all work in the area of