Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (PART 1 - ROADS, Second Edition 2020)

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13. Conduits

14. Pipelines

15. Other improvements within or adjacent to the Contractor

’s operations

c. The Contractor shall provide and install suitable safeguards to protect all objects under Clause

b above from injury or damage. If injured or damaged by reason of the Contractor's operations,
shall be replaced or restored:

1. To a condition as good as when entered upon the work, or

2. As required by the relevant authorities

d. The Contractor shall not disturb any property corners or survey markers without permission

from the Engineer.

e. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to streets, utilities, roads, highways,

ditches, embankments, bridges, culverts or other public or private property, which may be
caused by transporting plant, equipment, materials, or men to or from the site of work:

1. The Contractor shall make satisfactory and acceptable arrangements with the property

owner and the Owner over the damaged property concerning its repair or replacement

2. The Contractor shall bear the expense of replacing, restoring or resetting any of the

aforementioned which may be damaged or disturbed by his operations including fines and
charges levied by the respective service authority

f. All temporary and permanent safeguards will be at the Contractor

’s expense.

g. The Contractor shall provide irrigation facilities and/or water to maintain existing vegetation

and landscaping for areas where his work temporarily disrupts the existing irrigation system.

h. Any additional costs, due to difficulty of working or to any other reasons arising from the

presence of the aforementioned shall be borne by the Contractor.

i. The Contractor is advised to note the current scale of fines and charges for repairs levied by

the various services authorities in case of damage to services.

1.12.7

Health and Safety

The  Contractor  shall  provide  and  maintain  a  safe,  hazard-free  and  healthy  workplace  for  his
employees,  for  his  Subcontractor  employees,  for  the  Owner,  the  Engineer,  his  representatives,
visitors  and the  general public  in  accordance  with  the

Owner’s Environmental, Health and Safety

Manual.

The Contractor shall provide health and safety measures during all phases of the Contract and shall
comply with all Laws, Ministerial Orders, Contractual regulations and department guidelines related
to site and construction safety.

The Contractor shall at his expense:

a. Provide a safety officer who shall be responsible for preparing the Contractor

’s safety plan,

supervise other safety personnel, conducting safety awareness and training sessions, conduct
required safety meetings, initiate and monitor safe working conditions on site, provide accident
reporting and follow-up investigations and ensure that the Contractor's employees follow the
safety procedures

b. Arrange for medical attention to be available when necessary

c. Provide dressing stations complete with all adequate first-aid equipment on the site

d. Display in suitable places the names of his employees who are available from time to time to

render first aid services

e. Provide for the transport of serious cases to the nearest hospital

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f. Arrange for personal protection equipment in accordance wit

h the “Code of Construction

Safety Practice” as published by the Dubai Municipality

g. Provide personal protection equipment as required for the Engineer

’s site staff

h. Develop a health and safety plan and submit it to the Engineer for approval. This plan shall

meet the following requirements:

1. Plan shall include detailed descriptions of the Contractor

’s safety personnel, procedures,

precautions, safety check lists, accident records and other safety documents that will be
used throughout the project.

2. Plan shall involve all project employees and require their active participation in safety

training that will promote recognition of unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and significant near
miss incidents that require reporting and immediate corrective action to be taken.

3. Primary safety management tools:

1-2 week look-ahead work planning

ii.

Activity hazard analysis and job task analysis

iii.

Site safety inspector reporting

iv.

Safety induction, orientations, and training

Certifying competency of workers

vi.

Risk review inspections

vii.

Monthly safety statistics reporting

viii.

Regular meetings on site

4. Plan shall include a planning schedule. During the project pre-mobilization planning and

scheduling phase, the Contractor shall identify high risk hazardous activities for each work
element, and include all safety requirements into the planning schedule, before works
commence.

5. Plan shall include a risk assessment. The Contractor shall make provisions to ensure safe

systems of work are in place. The Contractor shall carry out job task analysis (JTA) or
activity hazard analysis (AHA) for high risk hazardous activities by:

Identifying high risk hazardous activities for each work element

ii.

Making provisions for Engineering control measures and resources (time, manpower,
equipment) to eliminate, isolate or protect site personnel from the identified hazard(s),
before the work commences.

6. Plan shall outline orientation, inductions, and training.

Emphasis of the Contractor

’s health and safety plan shall be the prevention of

occupational injury and ill health by providing certified training. All modes of training,
such as pictures, animations, oral, and written aides shall be considered to ensure
the targeted employee understands the information being shared.

ii.

The Contractor shall ensure that all their site personnel receive orientation and
training in accordance with Ministerial Order 32 (1982), Article (3).

iii.

The Contractor shall ensure during the preconstruction period, that all their project-
based employees, including Sub-Contractors receive induction in the site specific
hazards and safe work practices particular to the employees work activities and the
approved project specific health and safety plan, this exercise shall be documented.

iv.

All project health and safety employees must be made aware of their own
responsibility to work in a safe manner.

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7. The Contractor shall prepare, develop, and implement a project health and safety plan that

is site specific.

8. Plan shall include, in detail, the following items:

Responsible safety officer name and mobile phone number

ii.

Responsibility/accountability of key line personnel

iii.

Statement of the Contractor

’s safety and health policy and compliance requirement

statement

iv.

Safety organization diagram

Identification of competent/qualified persons

vi.

Scope of work evaluation

vii.

Induction and hazard recognition training program

viii.

Hazard/risk/exposure evaluation

ix.

Activity hazard analysis and control measures

The Contractor

’s periodic safety inspections/audits

xi.

The Contractor

’s weekly safety planning look-ahead plan

xii.

List of specific safety equipment to be provided and a schedule for its delivery

xiii.

Hazard correction system

xiv.

Training and instruction policy

xv.

Project site orientation plan

xvi.

Accident/exposure investigation

xvii.

Emergency action plan

xviii.

Written hazard communication program

xix.

Site specific work zone traffic control plans for movement of the Contractor

’s vehicles

xx.

A scaffold management system

xxi.

Written trenching/shoring plan

xxii.

Written fall protection plan

xxiii.

Permit to work forms

xxiv.

List of qualifications of all safety staff.

xxv.

A list of all safety procedures to be utilized and a schedule for their submission

xxvi.

Isolated/protected shade area plan

xxvii.

Isolated/protected drinking water plan

xxviii.

Hearing conservation plan (if applicable)\

xxix.

Bus pick up/drop off points and station plan(s) for convenience of workers

xxx.

Safety statistics recording

xxxi.

Site safety awareness and incentives plans

xxxii.

Safety monitoring and performance plans

xxxiii.

Record keeping

xxxiv.

Incentives (recognition and rewards) program

xxxv.

Disciplinary action plan

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xxxvi.

Other programs as specified by regulatory authorities or Contract requirements

i. The Contractor

’s health and safety plan shall be submitted for the Engineer’s review and

approval within the earlier of 30 days of the commencement date, or at least 10 working days
before starting any field work.

j. No work shall commence before the approval of the Contractor

’s health and safety plan by the

Engineer.

k. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for ensuring that the approved Contractor

’s project

safety plan is implemented and adhered to throughout the duration and extent of the project.

l. The Contractor

’s project safety meetings will be held at least once a month at the jobsite.

1. Meetings shall be convened and conducted by the project HS manager or project HS

Engineer.

2. All supervisors and foremen are expected to be in attendance.

3. Each Subcontractor will have a responsible safety representative present to follow through

on information and resolutions discussed and adopted at these meetings.

4. Engineer's safety representative(s) may attend these meetings.

m. Agenda for the Contractor

’s project safety meetings will generally include, but not be limited to

the following:

1. Development of timely topics for discussion and dissemination of safety bulletins, signs and

notices

2. A review of the safety inspections, audits, accidents and significant near misses

3. Identification of potential safety hazards in the coming month, discussion and

implementation of steps to be taken to avoid the same

4. Appointment of safety representatives for subcontractors

5. Two-week look ahead risk mitigation planning

6. High risk activities

7. Activity hazard analysis

8. Hazard recognition training and tool box talks

9. Safety resources

10.

Safety performance

11.

Recognition and rewards

12.

Lessons learned

n. In addition to the Contractor

’s monthly safety meeting, the site foremen, supervisor or

superintendant shall conduct a “tool box” safety meeting for each work crew, on a weekly basis,
with a quick reminder meeting each morning before starting the work as safety awareness for
the work to be conducted that week/day. Discussion shall include a description of specific work
and site hazards and preventative measures. Meeting shall clarify work description for each
individual on the crew as to their understanding on how to conduct their duties in a safe
manner.

o. If an accident does occur, the Contractor shall investigate to determine the cause and take the

required corrective action to prevent a recurrence.

1. The Contractor shall ensure all accidents are reported directly to both supervisors and the

Engineer:

The Contractor shall inform the Engineer verbally, immediately.

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ii.

If serious injury is apparent or suspected, the Contractor shall use the pre established
emergency hospital services.

iii.

Telephone number shall be prominently displayed at all site telephone locations.

iv.

For small cuts, scratches, and other minor injuries, approved mobile first aid kits shall
be available from the Contractor and for each Subcontractor.

2. All lost time injuries (ITIs), property damage accidents and material losses in which the

property damage exceeds AED 1000/ shall be reported in writing to the Engineer within 48
hours of the accident.

3. The Contractor shall inform the Owner of accidents occurring during the daily working hours

or as a result of the work using required reporting procedures and provide a copy to the
Engineer in such cases.

4. In the event of an employee being sent to a doctor for medical check up and/or treatment,

a release shall be obtained from the doctor stating the number of days off work required, as
applicable, and confirmation whether:

5. Employee is not medically fit for duty

6. Employee is fit for light duty

7. Employee is fit for duty

8. Copy

of doctor’s release will accompany the accident report

p. First aid, medical facilities and medical items:

1. Both office and mobile first aid facilities in all Contractors site vehicles shall be provided at

the project site, and where work activity is in progress.

2. A location map of the project indicating routing to emergency facilities shall be posted in the

first aid station and on the project safety notice board, along with the list of designated
emergency facilities; i.e., hospitals, doctors, ambulances and fire department, and their
respective contact numbers.

3. Medical supply items for fist aid purposes shall be in accordance with the UAE regulations

and Ministerial Orders.

q. Personal protective equipment (PPE), and monitoring equipment:

1. Minimum requirements for PPE shall be the wearing of hard hats, safety vest and safety

footwear by all personnel, including subcontractors.

2. Supplemental requirements for PPE shall be developed and provided to cover specific items

such as eye protection glasses, goggles, protective clothing, safety harness, ear protection,
as per the hazard(s) associated with the work activity and environment.

3. All PPE shall conform to ANSI/BS/EN or equivalent standards and shall be approved by the

Engineer.

4. Safety belts shall not be used as fall protection on site. Only positive personal fall protection

systems reviewed and approved by the Engineer shall be used.

5. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the design, construction and application of all

safety equipment and systems used by themselves and their subcontractor(s).

6. The Contractor shall provide all their employees with the necessary PPE to carry out their

assigned site activities in a safe manner as per the requirements of Ministerial Order 32
(1982), Article (1) or as directed by the Engineer.

7. The Contractor shall provide monitoring equipment to measure both ambient and personal

noise levels.

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8. The Contractor shall provide gas monitoring equipment to measure oxygen, flammable,

toxic and other harmful gases that may exist inside a confined space.

9. All monitoring equipment shall meet ANSI/BS/EN or equivalent standards, be routinely

calibrated and certified by an independent third party testing company having minimum ten
(10) years experience, and approved by the Engineer.

r. Fire protection:

1. Suitable type and number of portable fire extinguishers shall be provided at the job site, in

the offices, mess, welfare compound and site work areas, and installed in all vehicles of
supervisor personnel for the complete duration of the project period.

2. In accordance with Civil Defence Authority, Abu Dhabi requirements, all heavy equipment,

mobile and stationery plant, welding machines, compressors etc., shall have suitable fire
extinguisher at close proximity or inside the cabin.

s. Fire prevention:

1. No burning of rubbish or debris shall be permitted.

2. All fuel storage tanks shall be properly grounded and vented, provided with suitable types

of fire extinguishers, placed on posts, 3-4.5 meters from tanks.

"Danger" or "No Smoking" warning ad prohibitive signs shall be prominently placed at
these tanks in Arabic, English, Hindi and Urdu languages, as required.

ii.

Fuel storage tanks above ground shall be bonded to prevent the spread of liquids, in
the event of fuel leakages in tanks the bund wall shall hold a capacity of 1.5 times the
volume of the tank, and the floor area shall be protected to minimize the ingress of
liquids into the ground.

iii.

Bund wall and floor design shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.

3. Welding operations, if any, shall only be permitted in designated controlled areas, and shall

be carried out in accordance with standards and recommended practices of the American
Welding Society.

Adequate fire extinguishing equipment shall be provided in the immediate vicinity of
welding operations whenever combustible material is exposed.

ii.

Workmen shall be shielded from welding rays, sparks, slag, etc., by face shields,
screens and filtered goggles.

iii.

A permit-to-work management control system shall be enacted during all welding hot
work operations.

4. All compressed gas cylinders and acetylene cylinders shall comply with the requirements

of the AGC Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction as to requirements for
construction, use and storage

All oxygen and acetylene cylinders, full or empty shall have safety valves, shall be
kept separately in a shaded storage area, stored upright, tied off, capped, chained in
place, and periodically inspected.

ii.

Welding works area shall be designated as a "No Smoking" zone and sign posted.

iii.

Flash back arrestors shall be used at all times.

t. Scaffolds, access and positive fall protection:

1. Scaffolds shall be provided for any work that cannot be accomplished safely from the

ground.

2. Safe and defined access shall be provided to all work areas.

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3. Ladders shall conform to applicable standards and inspected on a regular basis for

defective or worn parts.

4. Design and management operating details for erection and use of scaffolds shall be

evaluated by the Contractor and submitted to the Engineer for approval.

5. Engineer's approval however shall not remove any responsibility for scaffold design,

construction and maintenance from the Contractor.

6. A scaffold management system shall be used to ensure that the scaffolds to be used are:

Designed and approved by a certified competent person.

ii.

A method statement shall be provided for the Engineer

’s review and approval for both

the erection and disassembly of scaffolds.

iii.

Scaffolds shall be erected and disassembled by a certified scaffolder.

iv.

Scaffolds shall be inspected by a competent person, viz., a scaffolder or safety
inspector before use.

A scaffold tag system shall be used to record and inform end users that the structure
is safe or unsafe to use during its service life.

7. Positive fall protection equipment shall be used whenever a worker of any trade works on

an elevated platform 1.2 m or greater from the ground and other permanent or substantial
footing(s).

8. All fall protective activities shall be in accordance with the approved Contractor

’s fall

protection safety plan, which shall include details of, but not be limited to the following:

Horizontal and vertical positive fall protection devices

ii.

Operating procedures

iii.

Training

iv.

Certification of competency

Defined key staff responsibilities

u. Work zones - working near live vehicle traffic:

1. Contactor shall ensure crash worthy barrier protection system(s) are provided to physically

protect workers from errant vehicles entering a work zone, whilst working near or adjacent
to live vehicle traffic.

Work zone and protection barrier system shall be in accordance with the Department’s
requirements for establishment of traffic control work zone systems, and Traffic Police
requirements.

3. The Contractor shall submit the work zone plans, crash worthy protection barrier system,

and details to the Engineer for review and approval.

Use of plastic ballast “New Jersey” type barriers, and/or traffic cones shall not be permitted
as adequate protection for workers from errant vehicles impacting a work zone.

v. Shaded areas and drinking water:

1. Shaded areas along with chilled potable drinking water supply shall be made readily

available to all workers at site, wherever work activities are in operation, on an as-needed
and continuous base.

2. These shaded areas and drinking water locations shall be isolated and physically protected

from the work zone, in such a way to minimize the risk of workers becoming injured from
the ongoing work activities, whilst taking their drink breaks, in particular from moving heavy
equipment and machinery, e.g., PTR’s, haulage trucks, JCB’s and public vehicles.

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3. No one shall be permitted to take temporary breaks or rest periods within any work activity

area, e.g., adjacent to live vehicle traffic, on a scaffold, inside a trench or confined space.

w. Excavations:

1. Excavations shall comply with requirements for trenching and shoring, with special attention

to the following:

Sides of excavations over 1.5 m deep unless capable of free standing without
collapsing, shall have sides sloped to a safe angle of repose, battered, or be shored.

ii.

The Contractor shall ensure excavations are designed and approved by a competent
person(s) to ensure slopes are stable, and the geometric configuration is suitably safe
throughout its service life, both in the short and/or long term conditions.

iii.

Details for excavation slope design with calculations shall be evaluated by the
Contractor and submitted to the Engineer for approval, as required.

iv.

Engineer's approval however, shall not remove any responsibility for excavation
design and construction from the Contractor.

Excavated material must be stored at least 2 m from the sides of all excavations.

vi.

Guard rails or barricades must be provided around all excavations.

vii.

Access facilities must be provided minimum every 7.0 m within the protected areas.

viii.

All excavations shall be kept free of water.

ix.

All excavations must always be made in the dry, with the ground water table reduced,
minimum 0.5 m below excavation level by dewatering technique(s), as required.

Warning and prohibition signs; “Danger–Deep Excavation”, and “Do Not Enter - Deep
Excavation” in English, Arabic, Hindi & Urdu languages must be provided next to
excavations, as required.

xi.

Contingency back-up pump(s) shall be available for use whenever there is a
possibility of groundwater seepages, mechanical failure of a existing pump(s), and/or
inclement weather conditions that may otherwise adversely affect the stability of an
excavation.

x. Hand tools and power tools:

1. All hand tools and portable power tools shall be in good condition and shall be used for the

purpose intended.

2. All electric power tools shall be grounded, and inspected frequently for worn out parts and

connections by a certified electrician, the results of this exercise shall be documented.

3. Circular saws shall be equipped with guards that automatically enclose the cutting edges.

4. Radial arm power saws shall be equipped with an automatic brake.

5. Explosive actuated tools and their use shall be discouraged, and must have prior written

approval from the Engineer before delivery to the project site.

y. Temporary electrical work:

1. All temporary electrical work shall be protected by ground fault circuit Interrupters (GFCI)

and shall be in accordance with the AGC Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction.

2. All connections and installation shall be in compliance with ADWEA regulations.

3. If portable generators are used to supply temporary power needs, the generators shall be

grounded, inspected and documented on a regular basis for proper operation.

4. All temporary electrical work shall be inspected on a weekly basis and audited by a certified

electrician and results documented.

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z. Use of explosives will not be allowed without specific approval from the Engineer, department,

and relevant authorities. All explosive use and handling shall be under the direct responsibility
of an approved properly certified and experienced blasting Engineer, as otherwise required in
Article 2.4.2.4 of Chapter 2, Earthworks, and Article 34.3.2.1 of Chapter 34, Road Tunnels, of
these standard specifications.

aa. Use of radioactive equipment having radioactive source shall be discouraged, and must have

prior written approval by the Engineer before delivery to the project site

bb. Machinery and mechanized equipment:

1. All machinery and mechanized equipment to be used or installed shall be inspected for

compliance with safety requirements and reporting forms shall be completed and submitted,
as required.

2. Supplemental requirements covering operating rules shall be established before start of

work using mechanized equipment and machinery.

3. Machine guards shall be provided on all moving parts of machinery that are directly exposed

to operators.

cc. Workers site safety orientation shall include at least the following:

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Minimum PPE to be worn whilst at site

ii.

Hard hats shall be worn at all times

iii.

Safety boots shall be worn at all times

iv.

Safety vests, Class II, meeting EN471:1994 shall be worn at all times

2. Suitable protective eye covering shall be worn whenever welding, hammering metal, stone,

or concrete, grinding, or cutting metal units

3. Disposable hearing protection, sponge type (SNR=28), shall be available at all times.

dd. The Contractor

’s check list:

1. Provide safety officer, submit credentials to the Engineer for approval

2. Prepare safety program

3. Post safety requirements on safety bulletin board

4. Prepare and post Fire Prevention Program

5. Analyze job for potential hazards and hazardous procedures

6. Establish plans for location of welfare facilities, material storage, personal facilities and

traffic flow

7. Arrange for sanitary facilities with authorities

8. Arrange for debris removal to the EAD approved landfill facility, as required

9. Establish procedure to obtain subcontractor safety plans

10.

Establish reporting requirements

11.

Arrange for doctor

12.

Arrange for hospital

13.

Arrange for ambulance service

14.

Post phone numbers for police, fire, medical ambulance, emergency services at each

of the onsite telephone locations

15.

Establish adequate first aid kit and stretcher facilities

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16.

Post chart to signify weekly checks of first aid kits

17.

Locate archaeological sites to be protected

18.

Prepare and post at each on site telephone location "off hours emergency notification

list"

19.

Arrange for security guard services

20.

Prepare a watchman's log

21.

Obtain any required reporting forms and posters

22.

Verify insurance on subcontractors starting work on site before final execution of

subcontracts

23.

Obtain safety equipment and approval appropriate to operations such as:

Hard hat, safety vest, safety boots, eye and ear protection

ii.

Safety harness and lifelines with spring shackles and eyes

iii.

Goggles

iv.

Leather rigger gloves

Atmospheric gas detectors

vi.

Positive ventilation equipment

vii.

Ambient and personal sound monitoring equipment

viii.

Portable hand lamps (EX rated

ix.

Positive pressure face masks with associated portable compressor and air hoses

24.

Post sketch showing locations of fire alarm boxes, hydrants, first aid facilities

names/photos of personnel.

25.

Arrange for and post, safety posters, and warning signs.

26.

Conduct weekly and daily toolbox safety talks.

27.

Set up an accident control chart.

28.

Conduct monthly safety meetings.

29.

Ensure competency certificates are issues and validated.

30.

Appoint a safety supervisor and obtain approval.

31.

Set date for the first safety meeting.

32.

Ensure that all licenses and approvals issued by the various authorities having

jurisdiction, are valid.

ee. Barriers and enclosures:

1. All open excavations, and other hazardous areas, which in the opinion of the Engineer result

from or due to the Contractor's operations, shall be enclosed by temporary fencing to ensure
that the general public cannot gain access.

2. Temporary fencing shall meet the requirements of Section 7.7 of Chapter 7, Incidental

Construction, of these standard specifications, or as approved by the Engineer.

3. Damaged sections of temporary fencing shall be repaired or replaced promptly to maintain

at all times the standards of fencing and installation as initially approved.

4. Temporary fencing shall not be removed from any location without the prior approval of the

Engineer.

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5. Barriers shall have high visibility red and white markings and, where necessary, shall have

steady state flashing lighting units.

ff. Working in confined spaces:

1. The Contractor shall provide formal hazard recognition training to the work force and

document this and inform their work force of the following:

Dangers of toxic, asphyxiatory, inflammable or explosive gaseous conditions such as
inside pump stations, underground structures, manholes, storm drains, and sewers

ii.

Physical injury, caused by falling objects, or by falling themselves

iii.

Dangers of bacterial infection while working in stormwater and sewage contaminated
environment. The Contractor shall impress upon his staff the importance of personal
hygiene

iv.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring adequate precautions are taken by
his workforce to safeguard against any accidents by ensuring they are aware of the
hazards, know how to work in a controlled environment using a permit-to-work system
of operation, as necessary.

All members of the workforce shall be vaccinated against tetanus, typhoid, para-
typhoid, cholera, Hepatitis-A and Hepatitis-B and shall carry up-to-date medical
records at site.

vi.

The Contractor shall provide a medical certificate of fitness for all members of the
work force who are expected to work in confined spaces for example, storm drains,
manhole, pump stations, irrigation chambers etc. Personnel working in confined
spaces shall have no medical history of the following:

a) Any heart defect

b) Any history of fits or blackouts

c) Deafness or loss of balance

d) Claustrophobia

e) Recurrent back ailments

f) Shortage of breathe on light exertion

vii.

Each group of workers engaged on storm drains, manholes, pumping stations and
ancillary structures shall be provided and be familiar with the operation of reputable
gas testing equipment suitable to check hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide,
combustible gases and oxygen

viii.

Personal protective equipment shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a) Hard hats

b) Safety boots (with no ferrous studded soles)

c) Safety harness (strong readily washable with no ferrous attachments for life line)

d) Leather gloves

e) Overalls, with antistatic fabric

ix.

In addition to the above items, each group shall have with them at each entry point to
a confined space the following:

a) A lifting harness

b) Four 15 m lifelines with spring shackle on one end, eye at other

c) Suitable ladder

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d) Lifting frame complete with ropes and shackles for hand operation

e) Powerful hand lamp,

‘EX’ rated

f) Ventilation blowers together with portable generator and flexible trunking

g) Positive pressure respiratory facemasks with associated portable compressor and

air hoses

h) Gas detectors

i) Communication facilities

j) Washing facilities with disinfectants and toiletries

The Contractor shall provide high visibility safety barriers with red/white markings, to
be erected around all unattended open manholes and cover them over with suitable
temporary steel sheets. Whenever the Contractor

’s work force leaves the site of the

works all manhole covers shall be replaced and fixed into position.

xi.

Before entering inside any enclosed space the atmosphere shall be tested. Based
upon a risk assessment, a permit-to-work procedure shall be operated, as necessary.

xii.

The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain adequate scaffolding, ladders, etc.,
required for work and to facilitate the Engineer to inspect and test the works. Remove
them as directed upon completion of all works.

xiii.

Safety Officer shall ensure that at least one person in each work group shall be trained
in rescue procedures, resuscitation techniques, basic first aid and the use of gas
detection apparatus.

xiv.

Should any one working in a manhole, sewer or chamber, complain of nausea or
dizziness: Assume this to be an Immediate Danger to Life or Health (IDLH).
Immediately evacuate all personnel from that location. Work should resume only when
it is safe to do so, or with the use of breathing apparatus under site supervision of the
safety officer.

gg. Changes to the approved Contractor

’s health and safety plan. The approved health and

safety plan shall be updated to include any new or unrealized hazards as identified on site, or
as required to comply with new or revised government regulations. All proposed revisions to
the initially approved project health and safety plan shall be formally submitted for the
Engineer

’s approval, and incorporated as an addendum.

1.12.8

Housekeeping

a. Throughout the progress of his work, the Contractor shall keep the site and all working areas:

1. In tidy and workman-like condition

2. Free from rubbish and waste materials

b. Any temporary works, constructional plant/equipment, materials or other things that for the

time being are not required for use by the Contractor may with the consent of the Engineer:

1. Be removed from the site, but otherwise shall be dispersed about the site in an orderly

fashion

2. Shall be properly and securely stored thereon

c. Applicable requirements in the Department of Transport Conditions of Contract and Schedule

of Further Requirements

d. Work areas and access ways shall be kept free of trash, materials and all tripping hazards

e. Temporary electrical wiring shall be protected from damage by traffic, be in good condition and

protected by ground fault circuit interrupters

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