Trinsult Associates Limited

General Safety Requirements HSP 02

General Safety Requirements HSPO2

Trinsult Associates Limited

Submittal: #001 NTMC Section 02

Table of Contents
Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10 Section 11 Section 12 Section 13 Section 14 Section 15 Section 16 Section 17 Section 18 General Accident Prevention Safety Supervision Safety and Accident Reporting Safety Equipment Authorization and Permit to Work Site Electrical Installation Fire Protection Working Above Ground Level (NA) Scaffolds, Working Platforms and Access (NA) Protection of Openings and Excavations (NA) Vehicle, Trailers and Plants (NA) Mobile Cranes (NA) Plant and Machinery (NA) Temporary Work by Others Gas Cylinders Storage and Use Electrical Welding (NA) Explosive (NA)

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Smoking Regulations Training and Instructions Commissioning of Plants (NA) Safety of Projections (NA) Fragile Roofing and Materials (NA) Working Aloft (NA) Emergency Telephone Numbers General Site Rules

Records Emergency Contact Numbers Site Health and Safety Induction (Form 005) Tool Box Safety Talks (Form 006

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General

Our safety procedures comply with the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago. We endeavour to instruct our personnel in general safety and the avoidance of hazards and dangerous occurrences to create a safe working environment. We provide sufficient qualified manpower of suitable physical and mental abilities to meet construction, maintenance and service requirements. Frequent inspections are carried out to ensure that unsafe conditions are eliminated. Any accidents which does occur is recorded is recorded in a Site Accident Book and reported to the Project Manager on the designated form, the cause of accident is investigated and action taken to prevent any re-occurrence.

Accident Prevention

Our project Manager is responsible for identifying potential hazards and for taking necessary action to eliminate such hazards. The Safety Officer will monitor progress of the work to ensure the maximum level of safety is maintained. Frequent inspections for hazardous conditions and unsafe practices will be made and action taken to correct the situation.

Safety Supervision
1. Proper instructions of all site personnel in the Safety Rules of the site and in the principles of Accident Prevention; 2. Review the site health and safety programme with all supervisors and subcontractors, identifying their responsibilities and emphasizing cooperation among all parties; 3. Ensuring that each person on site is supplied with the correct safety equipment and these equipment are properly maintained; 4. Carrying out regular inspection of the site to ensure that a safe methods of working are being used and that all safety regulations are being observed; 5. Ensuring that supervisors and other personnel take the required action to maintain safe working conditions; 6. Hold toolbox safety talks biweekly to provide regular awareness sessions and encourage employees to actively participate in health and safety matters. 7. Safety must be an item on the agenda at each site progress meeting. At these monthly site meetings there will be a report on the current status of the site and to advise upon and

Trinsults Project Manager or Delegated Representative on site will be responsible for:

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implement any changes required, and to advise IBI of any accidents or dangerous occurrences that have been investigated.

Safety and Accident Reporting

1. On a monthly basis, a safety report will be submitted to IBI, which details accidents, loss or dangerous occurrences. In addition to this monthly report, IBIs Project Manager will be advised immediately such an event occurs using the designated form. 2. Our Project Manager will maintain an Accident Book in which details of the date and time of the accident, names and occupations of the persons affected, and the nature of the event are all recorded. These records will be kept at Trinsults Office and will be available for inspection at short notice.

For purposes of notification, accidents fall into four (4) categories: 1. 2. 3. 4. Fatal accidents Major injury accidents Accident resulting in more than one days absence from the site Hazardous incidents, which if not prevented from re-occurring, could result in loss or damage and injury to personal

Such records as may be required concerning an accident are forwarded to the local Authority and IBIs Project Manager is advised accordingly.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Safety Equipment
Safety helmets Safety boots Safety vests as required Suitable safety gloves where required Ear defenders, dust masks or other protective equipment as required.

All our site personnel are provided with safety equipment as follows:

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6.1

Authorization and Permit to Work

Authorization

Authorization is required for demolition works and temporary site storage.

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6.2

Permit to work

Permits to work are requested for activities such as work on electrical and fire system. These are only requested following inspection of site by our project manager in conjunction with IBIs Project Manager.

Site Electrical Installation

As part of our safety policy, all site electrical installation, including cabling, jointing and equipment are installed in accordance with statutory regulations by appropriately qualified personnel. Our project manager will regularly inspect such installation to check for defects in cables or joints and that effective earthing is maintained for every item and equipment.

Fire Protection

In the absence the installed fire protection service, suitable fire extinguishers will be provided. These will be regularly inspected and maintained. All fires, irrespective of size, will be recorded and reported inclusive of action taken.

Working Above Ground Level

Not applicable.

10 Scaffolds, Working Platforms and Access

Not applicable

11 Protection of Openings and Excavations

Not applicable.

12 Vehicles, Trailers and Plants

Not applicable.

13 Mobile Cranes
Not applicable

14 Plant and Machinery

Not applicable.

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15 Temporary works by Others

Not applicable.

16 Gas Cylinders Storage and use

Not applicable

17 Electrical Welding
Not applicable

18 Explosive
Not applicable.

19 Housekeeping
As part of our Safety Policy, the Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that the site is kept free of debris and unwanted materials as far as possible. Suitable storage area will be allocated by the Client for loose materials, debris, etc., which will be removed from site on a regular basis.

20 First Aid
The site will be provided with a first aid kit.

21 Smoking Regulations
The site will be designated as a No Smoking Area.

22 Training and Instructions

Our personnel will be instructed in accident prevention on a regular basis at tool box safety meetings.

23 Commissioning of Plant
Not applicable

24 Safety of Projections
Not applicable

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25 Fragile Roofing and Materials

Not applicable

26 Working Aloft
Not applicable

27 Emergency Telephone Numbers

The name, contact number and designation of Authorized Key Site Personnel together with numbers of all emergency services will be clearly displayed outside the Work Area.

28 General Site Rules

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Ensure that all workers comply with NO SMOKING regulations within work area. Wear hard hats and safety footwear on the work site at all times. Wear eye protection where there is a risk of eye injury. Wear hearing protection device when required. Report all injuries to the Supervisor/Project Manager on the day of injury. Immediately inform the Project Managers of both Trinsult and IBI of all accidents. Immediately remove all workers found to be impaired. Immediately report all hazardous situations to the Project Manager. All personnel shall wear identification badges providing the name of the individuals and Company.

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Trinsult Associates Limited Emergency Contact Numbers

Name: Position: Cell Number: Work Number:

Name: Position: Cell Number: Work Number:

Name: Position: Cell Number: Work Number:

Name: Position: Cell Number: Work Number:

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Trinsult Associates Limited Site Health & Safety Induction (Form 005)
The personal listed below have attended a Site Health & Safety Induction Meeting and have been advised of Trinsults Health and Safety Plan. By signing below all personnel agree to abide to the Trinsults Health and Safety requirements at all times when visiting or working at the Work Site of the National Traffic Management Centre, Ministry of Works and Transport Building, Richmond and London Street, Port of Spain. Name Profession Employer Signed Date

Health and Safety Induction Training given for and on behalf of Trinsult Associates Limited Name: _____________________________________ Signed:_____________________________________ Position: Date: __________________ __________________

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Trinsult Associates Limited Tool Box Safety Talks (Form 006)

1 Purpose
Toolbox safety talks will be held biweekly to provide regular awareness sessions and encourage employees to actively participate in health and safety matters. All employees and subcontractors will be required to participate in Site Safety Toolbox Talks. No employee/subcontractor will be excused from a meeting, unless written authorization is given by the Project Manager.

Procedures

Toolbox safety talks will be held by our project engineer on site. The topics to be discussed during these meetings will be arranged by management and MOWT safety officer (if required). The following will be discussed: 1. Site specific conditions (hazard analysis) 2. Safety issues from other sources (DESSAU/MOWT/IBI/NIDCO, etc.) 3. General rules of conduct working in an office environment, courtesy and general appearance. 4. Other topics as necessary. The Engineer conducting the Safety Toolbox Talks will maintain documentations of the meeting, including topics discussed, recommendations, concerns made and the name of all attendees. All records of meetings will be maintained at Trinsults Head Office.

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Trinsult Associates Limited Tool Box Safety Talks (Form 006)

Subject(s) discussed ____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Recommendations: ____________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Supervisors Signature: ____________________________ Date: __________________

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