CSM :- Requiremnts : SHE : P2 : Compliance with Legislation and Safety Management System

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Chapter: - Contractor Safety Management

SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Part - 2 : Compliance with Legislation and Safety Management System

 

1. From the commencement of the Works until the end of all Defects Liability Periods or the date of the making good of all defects the Contractor must comply with all relevant statutory requirements, Codes of Practice, Indian Standards, the Employer’s internal Safety Management System, and directions by the Employer in relation to environmental and safety matters.
2. Essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
1.  Proper PPE shall be made available to all worker’s / personnel for the use at site.
2.  All workers shall be properly instructed in the need for and use, cleaning, and maintenance of, PPE. They shall also be given proper fitting for PPE requiring special attention, such as respirators and eye protection.
3. The issuance of PPE shall be recorded with documents kept at site for inspection by the Authority or interested parties such as third-contractor auditors.
4. Head Protection
1. Safety helmets shall be worn by all workers / persons at all times at site.
2. Safety hard hats shall have inner liner & chin strap and should be comfortable for the user and should fit his or her head properly.
5. Foot/Toe Protection
1. The wearing of safety footwear (leather uppers, resilient and rigid soles) is the minimum acceptable standard on site. Safety footwear  shall be worn by all workers / persons at all times at site.  Persons engaged in scaffolding and roofing works may be permitted to wear suitable shoes.
6. Eye Protection
1. Safety glasses with side-shields, goggles, full face shields, welders lens are the types of protection needed where machines or operations present a danger from flying objects, direct or reflected brightness, hazardous liquids, or injurious radiation.
2. Eye protection devices should fit comfortably (snugly, not interfere with movement) on the user’s face.
7. Hearing Protection
1. Generally, approved hearing protectors (ear mufflers, disposable and non-disposable ear plugs) shall be made available to all personnel entering into noise-exposed areas of more than 85 dB. Work processes / equipment that generate such high noise levels at a typical construction site include: piling, grinding, concrete hacking/chipping, circular saw, concrete vibrator/poker, compactor, etc.
2. Hearing protectors should be of proper fit and of the correct type for the noise exposure.
8. Safety Belts/Harnesses
1. Safety harnesses (full body type) shall be worn and properly secured to an approved fixing device where a person is exposed to an unprotected edge / opening where such a person can fall greater than two (1.8) metres.
9. Respiratory, Hand, & Protective Clothing Protection ~ 
1. Minimum PPE standard to be used.
10. All persons working on suspended scaffolds/cradles/gondolas must wear and use appropriate fall prevention equipment so as to protect  them effectively at all times when they are at risk from any failure of any part of the scaffold/cradle/gondola, including its suspension  system. 
1. Note “Approved” means approval by Authority and/or approval by recognized Testing/Certification Authority as per the Indian Legislation/Regulation/Standard Code.
11.   Roles and Responsibilities
1. 11.1    Ensure the Contractor's safety supervisor, as nominated in the Appendix:
1. (1)   Is present on Site at the times reasonably required by the Employer;
2. (2)   Is in regular attendance at safety meetings and inspections or other similar meetings required by the Employer;
3. (3)   Records and reports to the Employer safety information required by the Employer;
4. (4)   Completes daily safety inspections; and
5. (5)   Prepares ongoing risk assessments and safe work procedures.
12.   Skill Enhancement and Training
1. Be able to demonstrate that the Contractor’s personnel are conversant with and adhere to all relevant occupational health and safety and environmental legislation, standard codes of practice, manufacturer’s and supplier’s specifications, including site safety and environmental instructions issued by the Employer;
2. Be able to demonstrate that the Contractor’s personnel are involved with the preparation of the risk assessment process and the preparation and compliance of safe work practices and procedures;
3. Be able to demonstrate that the Contractor’s personnel are adequately trained and instructed in accordance with authority requirements.  The Contractor must ensure that its personnel are not directed or expected to undertake work or activities which might be detrimental to the environment or the safety, health or welfare of themselves or others.

 

For your any clarification on safety matters, contact should be made to the relevant the Employer site management.

Special Note : If the Contractor fails to meet the EH&S guidelines, the Personal Protective Safety Equipment will be provided by the Employer and the cost of the same will be deducted from Contractor’s bill.