HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN
1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Health and Safety Policy
1.1 Background to the Occupational Health & Safety Specification
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1 Construction Work
2.2 Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment and Risk Control
2.3 Site: Borbet
2.4 The Act
2.5 Hazards
2.6 Risk
2.7 Contractor’s Responsible Person
3. GENERAL HEALTH and SAFETY PROVISION
3.1 Notification of Intention to Commence Construction Work
3.2 Safety on Site
3.3 Competency for Contractor’s Responsible Person
3.4 Compensation of Occupational Injuries and Diseases
3.5 Company Organogram
4. RISK ASSESSMENT
4.1 Baseline Risk Assessment
4.2 Issue Based Risk Assessment
4.3 Continuous Risk Assessment
5. HEALTH and SAFETY REPRESENTITIVE(S)
6. INDUCTION
6.1 Training
7. GENERAL RECORD KEEPING
8. GENERAL INSPECTION, MONITORING and REPORTING
9. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
10. FIRST AID BOX and FIRST AID EQUIPMENT
11. HAZARDS and POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
12. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CLOTHING
13. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH and SAFETY SIGNAGE
14. PERMITS
15. SUB - CONTRACTORS
16. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
17. PLANT AND MACHINERY
18. FALL PROTECTION PLAN
1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
1.1 Background to the Occupational Health & Safety Specification
The Building or Construction Industry has had a poor health and safety record.
Due to the complex and potentially dangerous operations being undertaken,
there is a high risk of incidents and injuries.
CCM HIRE has prepared, the following proposed for the works to be
undertaken. We are committed to compliance in regards to all health and
safety requirements.
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1 Client
Means any person for whom construction work is performed.
2.2 Construction Vehicle
Means a vehicle used for means of conveyance for transporting persons or
materials or both such persons and material.
2.3 Excavation Work
Means the making of any man-made cavity, trench, pit or depression formed
by cutting, digging or scooping.
2.4 Construction Work
Means any work in connection with –
(a) the erection, maintenance, alteration, renovation, repair, demolition or
dismantling of or an addition to a building or any similar structure;
(b) the installation, erection or dismantling or maintenance of fixed plant such
work includes the risk of a person falling;
(c) the construction, maintenance, demolition or dismantling of any bridge, dam,
canal road, railway, street, runway, stormwater, sewer or water reticulation
system or work on any other similar civil engineering structure; or
(d) The moving of earth, clearing of land the making of an excavation, pilling, or
any similar type of work.
2.5 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment and Risk Control
Means a documented plan, which identifies hazards, assesses the risks and
detailing the control measures and safe working procedures which are to be
used to mitigate and control the occurrence of hazards and risks during
construction or operation phases.
2.6 Site: Borbet
Means the area in the possession of the Contractor for the construction of the
work.
2.7 The Act
Means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Occupational Health and
Safety Act, 1993 (ACT NO. 85 of 1993) and Regulations promulgated there
under.
2.8 Hazard
Means a source of or exposure to danger (source which may cause injury or
damage to persons, or property)
2.9 Risk
Means the probability or likelihood that a hazard can result in an injury or
damage.
2.10 Contractor’s Responsible Person
Means any person appointed in writing by CCM HIRE to supervise project
work. The appointment shall be as required by the OHSA which shall stipulate
health and safety responsibilities, area of responsibility and the proposed
duration of the project.
3. GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISION
3.1 Notification of Intention to Commence Construction Work
N/A on this project.
3.2 Safety on Site
CCM HIRE shall submit supervisory appointments as well as any relevant
appointments in writing (as stipulated by the OHSA), prior to commencement
of work.
3.3 Competency for Contractor’s Responsible Persons
CCM HIRE persons responsible shall be competent in health and safety and all
relevant CV’s shall be in the health and safety file.
3.4 Compensation of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA)
CCM HIRE shall have a valid letter of Good Standing in their health and safety
file.
3.5 Company Organogram
CCM HIRE shall submit an organogram outlining the Health and Safety Site
Team as required and as related to the relevant appointments by the OHSA.
4. RISK ASSESSMENTS
4.1 Baseline Risk Assessment
CCM HIRE shall cause a baseline risk assessment to be conducted by a
competent person before commencement of construction work, and the
assessed risks shall form part of the health and safety plan applied on site. The
baseline risk assessment should be periodically reviewed. A copy of the
baseline risk assessment must be submitted to the Consultants for approval.
The risk assessment will include the following:
(a) the identification of the risks and hazards to the health and safety to
which persons may be exposed;
(b) the analysis and evaluation of the hazards identified;
(c) a documented plan and safe working procedures to mitigate, reduce or
control the risks identified; and
(d) The monitoring and review plan of the risks and hazards.
(e) The relevant personal protective equipment or clothing.
The Contractor shall ensure that all sub-contractors are informed, instructed
and trained by a competent person regarding any hazard and related work
procedures before any work commences and thereafter at two monthly
intervals.
The risk assessment covers the following (if relevant), but not limited to:
Lifting of part and machines inside crate and containers which must be lifted
and lowered onto the ground or truck to be moved to storage.
4.2 Issue Based Risk Assessment
As circumstances and needs arise, separate risk assessment studies will need
to be conducted. These will be associated with a system for the management
of change. An additional risk assessment will need to be conducted and
submitted to the Consultants for approval when for example:
(a) A system for work is changed or operations altered; the construction
supervisor will fill in a DSTI document (daily safe task instruction) form; where
he will indicate the risk assessment reference number, and task specific
training will be given to employees. If the DSTI does not have a task specific
risk assessment, the supervisor will fill in the DSTI, where he will analyse the
risks involved with the task and the control measures he will put in place. This
will be communicated to employees, and they will sign the register.
(b) After an accident or a ‘near miss’ has occurred
(c)New knowledge comes to light and information is received which may
influence the level of risk to employees on site.
4.3 Continuous Risk Assessment
In general CCM HIRE will ensure that the Risk Assessment involves identifying
the hazards present in a work activity on site. This is followed by an evaluation
of the extent of the risk involved taking into account those precautions already
being taken.
CCM HIRE will be responsible for making sure that all employees under our
control are conversant with the content of the Risk Assessment and what
appropriate measures have been put in place to either eliminate or reduce the
identified risks. CCM HIRE shall outline to employees what role they are
expected to play in the Risk Assessment and control measure process.
The following general principles should be followed when conducting a risk
assessment:
(a) All relevant risks and/or hazards should be systematically addressed;
(b) The risk assessment should address what actually happens in the workplace
during the work activity;
(c) All employees and those who may be affected must be considered,
including maintenance staff, security guards, visitors and subcontractors;
(d) The risk assessment should highlight those groups and individuals who may
be particularly at risk, such as the young and inexperienced, and those who are
required to work alone or who have disabilities;
(e) The risk assessment process should take into account the existing safety
measures and controls.
(f) The level of detail on a risk assessment should be appropriate to the level
of risk.
5. HEALTH and SAFETY REPRESENTITIVE(S)
CCM HIRE shall ensure that a Health and Safety Representative(s) is elected
and trained to carry out his functions. The appointment will be in writing. The
Health and Safety Representative shall carry out regular inspection, keep
records and report to the supervisor to take appropriate action.
He shall attend Borbet Health and Safety Committee Meetings. The Health &
Safety Representative shall be part of the team that will investigate incidents,
accidents & non-conformances.
6. INDUCTION
CCM HIRE shall ensure that all employees under our control have gone
through the health and safety induction before commencement on site. CCM
HIRE shall keep a copy of the attendance register of all his / her employees
who attended the induction.
6.1 Training
CCM HIRE shall conduct, on site, periodic toolbox talks, preferably weekly or
before any hazardous work takes place. The talks shall cover the relevant
activity and an attendance register must be kept and signed by all attendees. A
record of who attended and the content of the topic will be kept on the site
health and safety file as evidence of training.
7. GENERAL RECORD KEEPING
CCM HIRE shall keep and maintain Health and Safety records to demonstrate
compliance with the OHSS and the OHSA. We shall ensure that all records of
incidents, spot fines, training etc. are kept on site. All documents shall be
available for inspection by the Consultants, or the Department of Labour’s
Inspectors.
8. GENERAL INSPECTION, MONITORING and REPORTING
CCM HIRE shall carry out daily inspections and investigate all incidents and
report to the Consultants as required by, provided and Accident, Incident has
occurred.
We will keep records of all inspections and investigations which were
undertaken and any other inspections and investigations by person(s)
authorised to do so. CCM HIRE will report any incident/accident forthwith to
the Agent.
9. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The Emergency Procedures for site staff and the members of the public are
detailed in this safety file.
10. FIRST AID BOX and FIRST AID EQUIPMENT
CCM HIRE shall provide an on site First Aid Box, adequately stocked at all
times, and ensure that the First Aid Box is accessible.
11. HAZARDS and POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
CCM HIRE shall immediately notify the consultants of any hazardous or
potentially hazardous situations, which may arise during performance of the
activities.
12. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CLOTHING
CCM HIRE will ensure that all workers are issued and wear Steel Toe Safety
Shoes and overall and reflective vest. CCM HIRE shall carry out PPE or clothing
needs analysis to determine the necessary PPE or clothing and as determined
by the HIRA or clothing to be used during construction. CCM HIRE shall make
provision and keep adequate quantities of SABS approved PPE or clothing on
site at all times. CCM HIRE will keep records of all PPE issued and will record
and replace such PPE items that are lost, stolen, worn or damaged.
13. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH and SAFETY SIGNAGE
CCM HIRE shall barricade the work area once the cranes have been set up.
And will always barricade around any works area in around and outside the
plant.
14. PERMITS
CCM HIRE shall ensure that a written work permit is obtained from Borbet
before commencing with any work deemed to require a permit.
15. SUB-CONTRACTORS
N/A On this project.
16. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
16.1 Stacking of Materials
N/A on this project
17. PLANT AND MACHINERY
17.1 Construction Plant
Prior to any mobile plant or construction vehicle operator working on the site,
proof of training, registration, competence and a medical certificate of fitness
will be placed in the health and safety file.
CCM HIRE shall ensure that all such plant complies with the requirements of
the OHSA. CCM HIRE shall inspect and keep records of inspections of the tools
and equipment used on site. Only authorised persons are to use machinery
under proper supervision. Appropriate PPE and clothing and as specified by the
HIRA, shall be provided and maintained in good condition at all times.
17.2 Ladders and Ladder work
CCM HIRE, will use a ladder to gain access to the container iso blocks if there is
one available on site.
17.3 Portable Electrical Appliances.
N/A on this project.
18. FALL PROTECTION PLAN
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