CONFINED SPACE RESCUE ACTION PLAN

 

INTRODUCTION

1. Rescue in Confined Spaces is often high-risk and challenging

2. Most hazardous among all rescue activities

3. Approximately 6 out of 10 killed are untrained

4. Safety of Rescuers is the most essential

Rescue  Means  

A. Rescue means- Removing victims from a hazardous life-threatening situation to areas of safety or treatment.

B. Function - Locating and freeing victims and conveying them to a place of safety. Administering First Aid as necessary.

C. Function - Restoring the accident area to a safe condition 

Why were So Many Rescuers Killed?

• An Overcome by their Emotions. 
• Take unnecessary chances
• Do not know the hazard involved. 
• Do not have a plan of action
• Lack of Confine Space Rescue training Etc.

HAZARD OF CONFINED SPACED

• These may occur singly or a combination of : 
• HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE
• FALL RISK
• MECHANICAL HAZARDS FLOODING
• TOXIC MATERIAL Etc.

CONFINED SPACE HAZARDS

Hazardous  Atmosphere 

1. Hydrogen Sulfide 

2. Carbon Monoxide 

3. The explosive atmosphere with Low Oxygen

4. Other Hazardous  Material -liquid  or gas

Rescue From Hazardous Atmospheres

1. Hazardous atmospheres are grouped into three types: 

• Atmospheres contain flammable vapors or gases in amounts that are combustible or explosive.
• Atmospheres containing toxic or corrosive vapors that may poison or injure the rescue worker.
• Atmospheres in which the Oxygen content has been diluted or depleted until the atmosphere has too little Oxygen to support life.  

2. Fall Risk

• Slippery Ladders, floor Rusty,  unstable Walkways Mechanical failure of Safety
• Equipment/ Tools
• Scaffold/ ladder failure Etc. 

3. Mechanical  Hazards

• Moving  belts or other machinery
• Electrical  Hazards
• High-Pressure Pipe/hose  burst
• Sharp edge

4. Flooding or Engulfment Potential

• Storm Sewers
• Hoppers
• Grain Bins, Catalyst
• Mud, Sludge Etc.

5. Toxic  material 

• Mercury   (  Hg ) 
• Plumbum  ( Pb )
• Other Toxic/Hazardous Material (  Liquid, Solid  ) 
• Etc.

The Parts of A Rescue Operation 

• Extricate the victim from physical restraint. 
• Get the victim out of immediate danger. 
• Determine the nature and extent of injuries.
• Stabilize the victim and administer medical assistance.
• Transport the victim to a medical facility. 
• Stabilize the emergency scene.
• Wrap up.  Returning emergency personnel, vehicles, and equipment to service is part of the wrap-up.
• Post-incident critique. 
• This is part of emergency operations that is too frequently overlooked. 

RESCUE METHODS

A. SELF-RESCUE 

B. NON-ENTRY RESCUE 

C. ENTRY - RESCUE

SELF - RESCUE

* Entrants are still able to escape from the space as quickly as possible.

• Conscious and Alert.
• Able to recognize his sign/symptoms. Physically able to evacuate more rapidly. Not endangering anyone else.
• Able to alert fellow workers. 

NON-ENTRY RESCUE

• Normally, assist the hole watch from outside with equipment and other rescue aids are employed to help in removing endangered entrants.
• The entrant is unconscious or unable to move. 
• Entrant Give Signal, Alert, or call for help. 
• Already prepared /emergency planning.

ENTRY - RESCUE

• Needs rescuers to enter the space to retrieve the entrant and provide the victim with emergency assistance.
• Usually, Rescue tools are not available. 
• Unnormal Condition or Size,  Panic, etc. Serious Accident. Etc. 

RESCUE EQUIPMENT FOR CONFINED SPACE

• Full body harness with a retrieval line attached.
• Hand-cranked mechanical Winch & Tripod
• Ladder,  Rope 5/8"    1",  Lighting.
• SCBA,  PPE,  Stretcher.
• Resuscitator,  Inhalator,  First Aid  Equipment Etc.

Stokes Basket

The Stokes basket is a basket stretcher that conforms to the shape of the body. This stretcher provides excellent support for the injured victim and secures the victim in the basket with pre-attached straps. The Stokes is traditionally a metal rod frame with a wire mesh covering,  but some of the newer models are molded plastic.

Rope & Rescue Knots

The rope is one of the most versatile rescue tools.  Ropes or lines for rescue  operations fall into two general categories :

1. Rescue lines  (which include lifelines for sliding or rappelling as well as rescue lines for hoisting or lowering) that support human life.

2. Utility lines that can be used to transfer small tools to different levels or other light duty in which knots must be tied easily. 

Rescue Knots Types

• The Bowline On A Bight
• Square Knots
• The Three-Loop Bowline
• Sheep Shank
• Chimney Hitch,  Clove Hitch,  Bowline.... etc.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Other Safety Equipment

1. Atmospheric Monitor

Able to detect Carbon Monoxide,  Hydrogen  Sulfide .....  Etc., Low Oxygen levels, and Flammable  /Explosive atmospheres.

2. Blower

3. Tripod

a. Able to safely support two people 

b. This means anchoring legs

c. Man-rated fall protection is available

4. Lock-Out/Tag-Out Systems

Factors and considerations in the action sequence

• The amount of danger  to the victim and rescuer
• The alternative methods of rescue available The personnel available for rescue operations The equipment available for rescue operations The amount of time available  {? )
• The knowledge and experience of the rescuers 

Space Characteristics Consideration

INTERNAL CONFIGURATION Open or Obstructed 

1. ELEVATION

• Elevated or Non-Elevated

2. PORTAL SIZE

• Restricted or Unrestricted 

3. SPACE ACCESS 

• Horizontal or Vertical 

RESCUE ACTION  PLAN

1. Preparation & Response 

• Check & maintain equipment 
• Continuous training
• Begin size-up  at the time of the call
• Consider the effects of weather 
• Respond  with sufficient resources 

2. Arrival & Set-up

• Begin physical size-up
• Keep apparatus & exhaust  away from opening
• Give arrival report  & establish command 

3. Size-up  & Hazards  Identification

• Split into teams - Safety & Entry
• Gather facts
• Talk to the attendant/ Witness
• Check  material safety data sheets
• Set Tactic-Strategy for Rescue Action 

4. Scene Stabilization

• Establish a safety zone
• Set up equipment/tool area ( Staging )
• Entry tag for entry teams
• Stabilize all mechanical processes
• Isolate all hazardous materials
• Monitor atmosphere 

5. Casualty Access

• Entry teams prepare to enter, and Medical teams prepare to receive casualty. Standby team as Safety back-up
• Use a tripod-mounted hoist or mechanical advantage system
• Keep all lines and blower  tubes away from the ladder/ manhole 

6. Casualty Assessment & Care

• Approach with care
• If the atmosphere is safe,  begin with a primary assessment
• If the atmosphere is unsafe,  remove the casualty immediately 

7. Casualty Extrication

• Paraguard/ Stokes Basket Stretcher
• Spinal immobilization
• Mechanical advantage systems
• Tripod-mounted hoist operation
• Aerial ladder as an anchoring point

Stabilize Injuries

• A victim should be examined for injuries and stabilized before moving,  if at all possible. A victim with a fractured extremity should have the extremity immobilized before being moved.
• Moving an injured victim without first stabilizing the injuries can lead to further injury or aggravate the condition of the victim. 
• Every effort should be made first to determine the injuries of the victim, stabilize the condition, and then move the victim.  Unfortunately, this ideal cannot always be realized.
• A victim with a fractured arm may be in a toxic atmosphere and then stabilize the fractured arm. 
• A rescuer many times will have to use personal judgment in moving victims.  If it is apparent that a victim is injured, every reasonable effort should be made to protect the injured part during movement,  regardless of the mode used. 

8. Recovery

• Evacuate casualty away from opening Decontaminate casualty & rescuers Retrieve equipment
• Decontaminate equipment
• Return to Fire Station /Standby 

Be Professional and Care

• The main thing for the rescuer to remember is to care.
• The best combination of personal traits is compassion and professional expertise.
• Rescuers can improve the victim's emotional state by providing as much information as possible. 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

• Don't rush in
• Don't panic
• Don't try alone
• Call back-up
• Standby team to help/assist
• Ventilate etc 
• Follow correct procedures
• Stay alert and get ready to get out quickly when you notice any worrying signs
• Set emergency signal/communication with Observer/hole watch 

PRE INCIDENT PLANNING

• Hazard Identification / Scenario
• Consequent analysis
• List the TASK
• Manpower requirement (Competence) List Equipment Needs
• The procedure,  Entry - Rescue - Med.  Evacuation etc. Training, drill, and review
• Try Out before work starts 

RESCUE  PLAN

• A Barricade area
• Additional ventilation option Appropriate lighting equipment Method of Communication Victim  removal devices Available emergency vehicles
• Medically trained personnel & equipment

RESCUE PROBLEM

• SPACE,  Contour,  Shape MANHOLE SIZE-HEIGHT/ DEEP VISIBILITY EQUIPMENT LAY-OUT
• PANIC, TIME AVAILABILITY ( 4 Minutes) LACK OF COORDINATION / Command, etc. 

Confine Space Rescue Training

• Use of atmospheric monitoring equipment
• Use and Maintenance of personal protective equipment - SCBA
• Use and Maintenance of Rescue Equipment
• Proficiency in  First Aid & CPR
• Practice ..  practice ...and practice  !!! 

Do not enter the Confine Space without a Safety harness, Lifeline,  Breathing Apparatus, and Observer standby

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR CHEMICAL SPILLS

 

1. Procedural steps for chemical Spills

1.1. Chemical spills onto surroundings

1.1.1. Identify the area of the chemical spill and inform laboratory co-workers. 

1.1.2. Evacuate the location and areas surrounding the spill, when necessary.

1.1.3. Identify the spilled chemicals and the amount of chemical that has spilled. 

1.1.4. Depending on the hazardous properties and quantities of the spilled chemicals, proper actions need to be taken. 

1.1.5. Refer to the chemical safety data sheet (SDS) for hazard assessments.

1.2. Minor spills

1.2.1. Spills of less than 2.5 liters of low-hazard chemicals or less than 20 mL of hazardous chemicals.

1.2.2. Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) first before taking any action. 

1.2.3. If possible, modify the spill source to avoid further issues.

1.2.4. If possible, turn off any nearby heat or ignition source if the chemical is flammable.

1.2.5. Avoid breathing any vapors from spilled chemicals. This applies especially to chemicals that are toxic and volatile.

1.2.6. Locate the spill kit and use appropriate kit tools to confine and contain the spill area.

1.2.7. Use a suitable adsorbent to cover the spill and neutralize the spill, if the chemicals are acidic or basic in nature.

1.2.8. Collect the residues and place them in a suitable container.

1.2.9. Report to the Office of EHS to arrange for proper disposal of any chemical spill waste.

1.3. Major spills 

1.3.1. Spills of larger than 2.5 liters of low-hazard chemicals or larger than 20 mL of highly hazardous chemicals. If a major spill occurs:

1.3.2. Secure and evacuate the spilled area immediately.

1.3.3. Make sure all nearby personnel is aware that a major spill has occurred.

1.3.4. Call emergency responders or EHS for help.

1.3.5. Never attempt to clean up a major spill even when wearing PPE.

1.3.6. If possible, without exposure to the spill, shut down the power to any heat source if the spilled chemical is flammable.

1.3.7. Help the emergency personnel identify the spilled area when they arrive.

1.4. Chemical spills onto the body

1.4.1. Wash off all chemicals spilled on a body immediately using a safety shower for at least 15 min. If clothes are saturated with spilled chemicals, remove clothing immediately.

1.4.2. If the spill splashed into the eyes, use an eyewash right away for at least 15 min. Open the eyes to allow complete washing. Only attempt to remove contact lenses after eye washing has commenced.

1.4.3. If the spilled chemical is a strong acid, wipe out the residues first before washing to avoid excessive or painful burning.

1.4.4. Remove contaminated clothing immediately to avoid further exposure to chemicals.

1.4.5. Call local responders or EHS for emergency assistance and alert people near the spills.

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

 

1. Procedural steps

1.1. Procedure for Medical Emergencies 

Medical Emergencies (ME) may include:

⦁ Electric shock, 

⦁ Heat burn, 

⦁ Bleeding, 

⦁ Fractures, 

⦁ Poisoning

The following are some basic principles to follow for personnel physical injuries.

a.  To get in-time medical assistance, Call 999/911, etc if severe illness or injury is possibly life-threatening. E, g, life-threatening emergencies might include, but would not be limited to the following: 

⦁ Severe chest pains, 

⦁ Uncontrolled bleeding, 

⦁ Loss of consciousness, 

⦁ Behavior that is violent.

b.  Contact Emergency Response Team (This includes security guards or employees who are trained in first aid/ CPR, and Office of Medical Services staff members). 

c.  Emergency Response Team may provide basic first aid or Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is able to take over.

d.  Ask the person what happened to them first, if they are conscious. Search for possible signs of physical injury if the person is unconscious and/or unresponsive.

e.  Carefully observe and identify and/or remove any dangers to the health and safety of the victim or others in the facility or vicinity. 

f.  DO NOT move or shift the injured victim unless their life is endangered by their current location.

g.  If an individual has received an electrical shock, shut down the power first, if possible. Do not touch the person with bare hands. Use non-conductive materials such as wood, glass, or rubber to pull the person away from the electric contact.

h.  If bleeding from minor cuts, flush with water to avoid contamination and treat with first aid supplies. If any skin cuts are more critical and or serious, get help and call for medical assistance.

i.  Attend to the victim as required until someone more competent, skilled, and qualified can take over (this may just be talking to them reassuringly or holding their hand). If conscious, ask for permission before giving care.

j.  Take note of specifics (who was involved, what happened, when did it occur, where did it occur). This information may be needed by EMS, ERT, EHS, or HR.

k. Double-check that someone is at the gate to meet EMS.

l.  Reduce unnecessary student and employee traffic around the area.

m. An incident report must be completed within 48 hours by the designated EHS coordinators of the area in which the incident occurred. In time and proper Statements should be get/obtained by others involved and witnesses.

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR NATURAL DISASTERS

 

Procedural steps for Natural Disasters (Earthquake, flood, storm, etc.)

1.1. Procedures to take in case of an earthquake

1.1.1. If you are indoors, drop to the floor under a strong desk or table, cover your head and face with your arms, and keep waiting until help arrives.

1.1.2. If suitable furniture is not available nearby, sit on the floor against an interior solid wall and cover your head and face with your arms.

1.1.3. Stay away from windows, bookcases, shelves, mirrors, and false walls and ceilings.

1.1.4. Refrain from using elevators.

1.1.5. If possible, extinguish any open flames or sources of ignition immediately.

1.1.6. If you are outdoors, get into an open area away from trees, buildings, walls, and power lines.

1.1.7. If you are driving, pull over to the side, stop, and stay inside the vehicle until the shaking is over.

1.1.8. After the earthquake is over, check for injuries starting with yourself. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger. Help people who are trapped by furniture or other items that do not require heavy tools to move. 

1.1.9. Keep phone lines open. Do not use the telephone except for genuine emergency calls, such as a serious injury, fire, or gas leak.

1.1.10. If you suspect or know that someone is trapped in the building, or if there is any kind of fire, please call 999 for the police.

1.1.11. Check for gas and water leaks, broken electrical wiring, and broken sewage lines in your area. Check the building for cracks and damage. If there is gas leaking, extinguish all sources of ignition and do not turn on or off any electrical switches in the area. 

1.1.12. Do not touch downed power lines or damaged building equipment.

1.1.13. Check for hazardous materials spills and releases. If any are discovered, follow the procedures in this guide.

1.1.14. If the building is damaged, evacuate and attempt to secure the building against entry. Do not reenter damaged buildings.

1.1.15. Do not use your vehicle unless there is an emergency. Keep the streets clear for emergency vehicles. Be prepared for aftershocks.

1.1.16. Aftershocks are usually smaller than the main quake but may be large enough to do additional damage to structures weakened during earthquakes.

1.2. Procedures to take in case of severe weather conditions

1.2.1. Severe weather conditions in Middle East countries particularly in UAE very rare if none. Occasional sandstorms and rainstorms occur, with a possibility of fog that decreases visibility. 

1.2.2. In case there is a rainstorm expected, please stay indoors until the storm subsides. 

1.2.3. Do not attempt to drive fast while on campus grounds and follow university announcements for any expected closures.

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR NATURAL DISASTERS

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR PANDEMIC OF COMMUNICABLE OR INFECTIOUS DISEASE

 

Procedure for Pandemic of communicable or infectious disease 

A. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, you need to take more extra care and keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

B. Stay home from work, university, and errands when you are sick. You will help to prevent others from getting your illness.

C. Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth, elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick too.

D. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.

E. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth to stop germs from spreading.

F. Practice good health habits such as getting plenty of sleep, being physically active, managing stress, drinking plenty of fluids, and eating nutritious food.

G. Watch for these symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough, body aches, shortness of breath, and loss of sense of smell. If you have these symptoms, contact your health provider for evaluation

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR FIRE OR EXPLOSION

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Procedural Steps

• In case of a fire involving an individual's clothing, do not run since it might accelerate the fire. Stop, drop onto the ground with hands covering your face, and roll to extinguish the fire. If possible, use the safety shower to extinguish the fire.
• In case of a lab fire or explosion, ensure your safety first and call emergency responders immediately for help.
• Evacuate the building safely and pull fire alarms or notify nearby people, if possible.
• Do not use elevators. Use stairs and locate the nearest exit.
• If possible, shut down the electric power before evacuating.
• Use a wet towel to cover the mouth and nose, if there is heavy smoke.
• If it is safe to bring the situation under control without endangering life, environment, or health, then the use of a fire extinguisher, shut off a leaking valve, use of sand to form a dike, or use of spill kit may be enough. This shall be done by competent personnel like fire marshals.
• Inform and Notify the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer / ER Team and ask for instructions.
• If the situation cannot be brought under control as described above, immediately leave the affected area and notify the Fire Station Tel: [911/999, etc.] EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR FIRE OR EXPLOSION (Response time to arrive at the site is between 10-15 minutes)
• Rush to the nearest assembly point. Use designated escape routes.
• Arrange for someone to meet the Emergency Response Agencies like Police/ 
• Ambulance, and provide them with information and appropriate assistance when they arrive at the site. (Free access to the site must be provided to these agencies.)
• In case of a major incident requiring campus-wide evacuation, the fire alarm siren will be sounded repeatedly for 5 minutes. EHS Officer will be dispatched to the assembly point and will establish a COMMAND POST there to further inform and/or direct students, employees, visitors, and contractors to safe areas. 
• For the entire duration of the emergency, any of the EHS and Emergency team members will be responsible to make or receive telephone calls. The assembly point will become the command center that should be manned by at least one person in this type of emergency. 
• During and after the emergency, unauthorized personnel to the site will be restricted. However, personnel from the Emergency Response Agencies will be provided unobstructed access to the site. 
• The Fire Marshals will ensure that all personnel has evacuated the site/building, headcount has been taken and missing students, employees, contractors, and/or their guests accounted for. They will ensure that employees stay within the assembly area. They will give the headcount information to the EHS Team and coordinate with them all necessary actions. They will give the “ALL CLEAR” signal and allow students, employees, contractors, and visitors to re-enter the site/building.

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR FIRE OR EXPLOSION

RESCUE PLAN

RESCUE EQUIPMENT

1. Ladder 
2. Rescue Pole 
3. Rescue Rope 
4. Scaffold 
5. Crane
6. Aerial Lift
7. Alternative Lifting &Lowering Device
8. RSQ
9. First Aid Kit Life Ring RPD
10. R550
11. Location of Equipment: 
12. Jobsite
13. Gang Box
14. Toolbox
15. Other:  

CHECK FOR YES

1. Have alternatives to using fall arrest equipment been considered?    
2. Has rescue equipment been inspected and in good shape?             
3. Is equipment adequate for the rescue plan?
4. Have communication devices been identified, located, and tested? 
5. Are all rescuers familiar with the use of the rescue equipment?     
6. If working over water, is there a boat available

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR SCAFFOLDING WORKS

 

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Table of Contents

1. PURPOSE

2. SCOPE

3. REFERENCES

4. RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1. Scaffolding Superintendent

4.2. Engineering Department

5. WORK PROCEDURE

5.1. Required Tools and Equipment

5.2. Pre-Installation Requirements:

6. Attachments

Installation Requirements:

Dismantling Works:

Health, Safety, and Environment:

General Notes:

Attachments

1. PURPOSE 

Ensure that installation/erection of scaffoldings in various locations inside the plant is carried out safely following good working practice as per General Instruction requirements. The scaffoldings shall be erected to ensure safe working access for the completion of certain identified work as a requirement. 

2. SCOPE 

• This method statement applies to all scaffolding installation activities regardless of type and size, which are to be installed on the [Project Name & Location]. 
• Moreover, an underhung scaffold shall be erected in this particular activity. Concerning the elevation or heights of the underhung scaffold, it shall be defined by the certified scaffold supervisor by the contractor to ascertain the stability and soundness of the newly erected scaffolding. The area which requires scaffolding access platforms during the erection/installation of piping materials and equipment shall commit to this Method Statement. 
• [COMPANY NAME HERE] shall comply with the requirements of the [State-Country’s] Scaffold Safety Handbook.

3. REFERENCES 

• [State-Country’s] Scaffold Safety Handbook 
• [State-Country’s] Erection Procedure for Piping
• [State-Country’s] Scaffolding Safety Handbook 
• [State-Country’s] Project Safety Manual
• [State-Country’s] Lost Prevention Department
• [State-Country’s] Standard Operating Instruction 
• ·[State-Country’s] Safety & Loss Prevention Program 

4. RESPONSIBILITIES 

4.1. Scaffolding Superintendent

• Ensure full compliance by all scaffolding personnel and equipment operators and other associated craftsmen requirements of this method statement regarding the execution of the work following [State-Country’s] safety requirements and specifications. 
• Confirm the availability of all materials, tools, equipment, and required personnel who will carry out the work. Conduct brief meetings with all personnel involved in scaffolding works and inculcate in their minds the danger and precautions of the work.

4.2. Engineering Department 

• Generate relevant drawings, load calculations & method statements, following project specifications, and HSE requirements, and submit to the client for review and approval. 
• Provide technical support to [Contractor/Company] site operation group. Scaffolding Inspector 
• Monitor daily scaffolding activities and ensure that all erected scaffolding is safe to use as working access, and also safe to use as temporary pipe supports for fit-up purposes of piping works if necessary. Identifies all types of scaffolding approval and is well versed in all aspects of scaffolding (red, yellow, and green) tags certified by [Contractor/Company] Safety Supervisor or Scaffold Supervisor:
• Ensure that work permits are obtained before the commencement of any work. 
• Check personnel and confirm compliance with safety requirements, such as wearing personnel protective equipment. 
• Check work areas for any unsafe conditions, liaised with the Field Superintendent ensuring that work is carried out following Project Safety Plan/Procedures. 
• Identify hazards as indicated in HAZOP. 

5. WORK PROCEDURE

5.1. Required Tools and Equipment 

• Scaffolding Tubes include longitudinal bracings, sills, baseplate, universal jacks & personal protective equipment. 
• Scaffold Planks (Boards) - Swivel and Fixed Coupler/Wrap-over Coupler 
• Ladder/Ladder Clamp
• Wrenches/Spanner - Scaffolding Tags (Red, Green, and yellow)
• Caster Wheel 
• Ropes & canvass bucket
• Wire ropes (for wire lashing) 
• PPEs (Full Body Harness, lifeline/ lanyards, easy tie-off anchor, safety rope lanyard, soft stop protection, etc. 

5.2. Pre-Installation Requirements: 

• Ensure that this method statement and other relevant other documents have been approved by [Contractor/Company] before erection and ensure these approved documents are disseminated to the concerned person who will carry out the work. 
• Ensure that all scaffolding materials to be used shall comply with G.I. 8.001.
• Safety Requirements for Scaffolding Erection (attached herein). 
• No planks, tubes, or couplers with signs of damage shall be used on scaffoldings. Defective scaffold materials shall be readily isolated and disposed of from the work area. 
• Check with plant operation the pre-designated holding area for scaffolding materials before hauling them into the plant. Confirm and verify the exact location of the holding area. 
• Check and verify the location where scaffolds will be erected and ensure that only competent, properly trained, and dedicated scaffolding personnel shall be allowed to erect, modify and dismantle scaffolds. Ensure that the erection of scaffoldings shall be carried out following [Contractor/Company] project safety requirements, general scaffolding standards, and [Contractor/Company] Working Instructions. 
• Barrier-off materials staging area provides holding racks to keep materials organized. 

TYPES OF SCAFFOLDING THAT CAN BE ERECTED AT THE SITE: 

1. Suspended (Underhung) Scaffold 

2. Tower Scaffold 

3. Mobile Scaffold (caster wheels with locking device). 

All necessary Types of Standard Scaffold Methods of Erection: 

For Suspended (underhung) Scaffold 

A suspended (underhung) scaffold with wood plank will be erected and utilized for safe access for the installation of pipes. Structures shall run in sections of approximately 3 meters wide and 7 meters long. It is suspended approximately one meter below the top of the structural beams and equally spaced through the width of 10 meters. 

The ladder beams shall be supported and secured at both ends via double hangers attached to the structural grab lock coupler and by load-bearing couplers at the bottom of the tube hangers. Trapeze shall be installed approximately 0.6 meters below the ladder beam to serve as secondary support in the erection, modification, and even during the dismantling of scaffolds. Personnel access and a ladder will be provided at a suitable location(s) 

 Other access: 

A suspended (underhung) scaffold will be erected and utilized given the limited beam works from which the hanger-type scaffold can be attached (the span between beams are 6 meters). 

This type of scaffold is supported underneath the boarding level by a scaffold tube connecting the outer side of the flat form to the column. 

It shall be suitably spaced at locations wherein buttwelding, touch-up painting, installation of electrical and instrumentation, and other activities will be carried out. 

Tower Scaffold 

This type of scaffold shall be erected and utilized for the area(s) between the pipe rack and equipment/vessel for conducting welding, touch-up painting, and insulation works. This type of scaffold will consist of the following (Approximate height shall be 10.315 meters): 

Sole Board or Timber Sill 

At least 38mm thick by 228 mm wide timber will be laid underneath the base plate to uniformly distribute the load of the scaffold to the ground. The ground must be stable, and capable of carrying the maximum intended load without settling or displacement.

Steel Base Plates – at least 6mm x 150mm x 150mm in dimension with 50mm spigot.

A. Standard Post – must be erected resting on metal base plates and shall not be positioned on or close to pits or edges of excavations where the possibility of cave-in or soil erosion potentially exists.

B. Safe scaffoldings shall bear a visible green tag and to be re-inspected by competent scaffolding Foreman/Superintendent every (2) week. All scaffolding that is found incomplete/substandard or with hazards shall be tagged immediately with a red tag until rectified. The scope in that area is almost complete in terms of erection equipment, loop connection of piping system, and structural steels, and in that point of view we rely on the competency of our scaffolders that erected scaffolds is always Safe to use as Working Access and a Temporary Support for fit-up of the piping system. 

6. ATTACHMENTS 

• Job Safety Analysis (JSA) - Scaffold Safety Handbook (Typical Scaffolding Plan
• Runner (Ledger) – shall be fixed to the post by the load-bearing coupler. It shall be used for scaffold tubes. 
• Bearer (Transom) – shall be fixed transversely between posts and shall be securely coupled to the posts. The coupler must be kept as close as possible but not more than 300mm offset from the post. It shall be used for scaffold tubes. 
• The other remaining parts are braces, toe, board, mid and top railing, caster wheel (for mobile scaffold), and personnel access ladder

Installation Requirements:

• Copy of all approved documents (Method Statement/JSA/ Scaffold plan, if required) shall be available with Scaffold Supervisor. 
• Before each erection, the scaffold supervisor, permit issuer, permit receiver, and trade supervisor should jointly inspect the specific work area to confirm the physical condition and address all necessary precautions. 
• All required barriers and signs shall be installed before commencing erection works. 
• Temporary overhead protection of exposed nearby plants/ instruments/valves (if any) shall be installed before erecting scaffolds. 
• A certified scaffold supervisor shall oversee and monitor each erection activity throughout any scaffolding work. 
• Installation sequence, inspection, and tagging shall be as per G.I. 8.001 and other [State-Country’s] Scaffolding Erection Standards. 
• Any alteration/ modification of the scaffold platform shall be properly coordinated by the trade supervisor with the scaffold supervisor. 

Dismantling Works:

• Before dismantling any existing scaffold platform, the responsible trade supervisor shall coordinate with other affected trade supervisors (if any) to confirm NO further use or future activity on the platform.
• Before dismantling, the responsible trade supervisor, scaffold supervisor, and permit receiver shall jointly inspect and field confirm the specific scaffold structure/ platform intended to be removed/ dismantled. 

Health, Safety, and Environment: 

· The work shall be executed following the approved safety action plan, and daily safe work plan. Permits shall be obtained before any commencement of the work when required. Only trained and experienced workers shall be utilized for the scaffolding work. Personal Protective Equipment shall be worn at all times. 

General Notes: 

• In most circumstances, and to the nature of their jobs, scaffolders/ erectors are the only persons to have the considerations for standing and traveling to the structure (if necessary). But to ensure compliance with a 100% tie-off policy use a full body harness, extension lanyard, lifeline, or anchorage point that can support a weight of at least 5,000 lbs (Load/weight shall be determined by the Manufacturer).
• Safe scaffoldings shall bear a visible green tag and to be re-inspected by competent scaffolding Foreman/Superintendent every (2) week. 
• All scaffolding that is found incomplete/substandard or with hazards shall be tagged immediately with a red tag until rectified. 
• The scope in that area is almost complete in terms of erection equipment, loop connection of piping system, and structural steels, and in that point of view, we rely upon the competency of our Scaffolders that erected scaffolds are always Safe to use as Working Access and a Temporary Support for fit-up of the piping system. 

7. ATTACHMENTS

1.1. Risk Assessment

1.2. Permit To Work at Height

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR SCAFFOLDING WORKS

TECHNICAL POINTS FOR HOT WORKS METHOD STATEMENT

HOT WORKS 

Site welding, oxyacetylene cutting, soldering, and grinding. The following precautions must be taken before all site welding, oxyacetylene cutting, warming, grinding, or soldering that entails the use of sparks, naked flames, or resistance welding.

Before any hot work commences. (Soldering, welding, heating, and grinding.)

1. This method statement must be approved by the customer’s safety officer before any hot work is done.

2. A written form of permission must be obtained from the customer.

3. The welding site must be cleared of all combustible material.

4. The welder and assistant must be aware of where the fire alarms are and where all the firefighting equipment is stored.

5. All people near the welding site must be made aware of the operations and protected accordingly. If possible, they should be moved to a safe distance.

6. All welding, cutting, and grinding equipment should be checked for proper and safe condition before the welding operation starts operation.

7. Two fire extinguishers should be placed near the weld site. Electrical appliances should be disconnected before welding.

8. All computers on the same electrical circuit as the welding plant should be closed and switched OFF. All personal protective equipment should be checked and in good order.

9. Two operatives are required for all welding, cutting, soldering, and grinding. operations. One to work and one to act as a safety cover.

10. Gas mains must be degassed with nitrogen and checked with a GASCO meter before welding commences. A nitrogen barrier must be maintained the whole time the welding is taking place.

11. After any hot work finishes. (Soldering, welding, heating, and grinding.) 

12. Welding sites should be thoroughly watched until all red material has cooled. The surrounding area should be thoroughly checked for signs of burning.

13. The welding site cannot be covered up until at least 40 minutes after the last item was welded. And only then after another final check was made for smouldering.

14. After one hour from the last welding operation if there are no signs of smouldering around the weld site then the site can be deemed to be safe, and the extinguishers and safety equipment can be put away.

15. Before leaving the site a final check of the weld area Is to be made by the welder himself and If possible, the customers' safety officer.

Be aware of smouldering, spark streams, unattended naked flames and combustible materials near the operation site. do not leave any hot works site unattended until one hour after the last hot operation occurs.

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EARTHWORK, CONCRETE, AND MASONRY CONSTRUCTION

 

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1. PURPOSE

This method statement describes and is written for earthwork, concrete, and masonry construction work.

2. SCOPE

This practice includes the following major sections:

a- General Requirements

b- Earthwork

c- Concrete

d- Masonry

3. APPLICATION

This practice applies to work activities and employees under the control of [Company/Contractor Name Here].

4. DEFINITIONS

Qualified Person— The term QUALIFIED” one who, by possession has or bears a recognized degree, certificate education, or who by enough and good knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his/her ability, competency and professionalism to face, rectify or resolve issue regarding the subject matter, the work, or the project.

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Equipment will be inspected according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and maintained in a safe condition.  If a deficiency has the potential of causing bodily injury to employees, the equipment must be tagged with a Danger – Don’t Use It – Unsafe Tag, Form [Company/Contractor Requirements/Forms/PTW System/Tag] or equal, to avoid operation. The supervisor must be notified when equipment is tagged out of service.  Designation of Competent and Qualified Persons must be documented in accordance with [Company/Contractor Requirements/practices/Forms/PTW System/Tag], HSE General Requirements.

6. EARTHWORK

6.1. Motorized Heavy Equipment Operation (Including Drivers and Operators)

Refer to [Company/Contractor Requirements/practices/Forms/PTW System/Tag], Motorized Heavy Equipment and Light Vehicles.

6.2. Haul Road and Work Area

Before being placed into service, earthwork equipment will have a weed clearance certificate and be fitted with a 2-way radio that provides communications for operators and supervisors on site and can be used in the event of an medical and or other types of emergency situations.

Before the commencement of any work, a Permit to Work must be obtained detailing the location of earthwork and clearing of vegetation.  Refer to Practice [Company/Contractor Requirements/practices/Forms/PTW System/Tag], 

The responsible work supervisor will verify that the construction (including the width, gradient, camber, and radius of curvature of bends) of each road and area at the site will enable the safe operation of motorized heavy equipment authorized to travel on the road or in the area.  The construction will also consider the size, speed, loads, and operating characteristics of the equipment to be used and site conditions, including the effects of weather.

Haul roads must be at least 3 times the width of the largest vehicle running on it where practical.

Employees (such as surveyors) who are required to work around earthwork equipment will wear high-visibility clothing.

Access ways, directions, and speed of travel on-site roads must be arranged before work commences, and a physical plan or drawing made available before work commences.

Excavation material will be removed if practical and stored at an agreed-upon location until backfilling is required.  Overburden material will be stored at an agreed-upon location until remediation operations commence.  Excess diggings and redundant civil materials such as concrete and reinforcing will be stored or disposed of in accordance with the project's Environmental Management Plan.

The driver of a haul or dump truck must not enter or leave the cab while the truck is being loaded.

The operator of a vehicle/machinery such as shovel or loader must not cause the bucket of the shovel or loader to be pass through the driver’s cab of a truck or other motor vehicle during loading operations.

The responsible work supervisor must confirm that the design, layout, construction, and maintenance of any dump or stockpile takes into account:

A- The nature of the material dumped.

B- The size and weight of the equipment used.

C- The site conditions, including stability of the area on which the dump is built. 

D- The weather conditions.

Rock or other material must not be dumped from a haul or dump truck over a bank or into a bin unless there is an effective backstop provided or an employee (spotter) suitably stationed to guide and direct the driver to a safe dumping position, via radio communications or hand signals.

Marker guides, lighting, or other effective signs must be placed to indicate to the driver the limit of safe approach to the tipping area when dumping is being carried out (whether by day or night).

Drivers of trucks delivering materials to the site in multi-stage tippers or side unloaders must consider the gradient of the ground on which they are tipping, the nature of the material being discharged and to watch out for "hang up" of material during discharge.  If necessary, a spotter must be used to direct discharge via radio communication or hand signals.

The contractor or earthwork superintendent will decide to suspend earth-moving activity or relocate to other areas in the event of inclement weather.

Roads will be maintained regularly, swept clean of rubble, holes filled, and watered to suppress dust.

6.3. Working Near Overhead Power Lines

[Company/Contractor Requirements/practices/Forms/PTW System/Tag], Working Near Overhead Power Lines.

7. CONCRETE

7.1. General Requirements

When performing lift-slab operations, the requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard A10.9, Section 11, or applicable in-country standard(s), must be followed.

Scaffolds will be constructed, maintained, and used in accordance with Practice [Company/Contractor Requirements/practices/Forms/PTW System/Tag], Scaffolds.

Construction loads will not be placed on a concrete structure or portion of a concrete structure unless, based on information received from a Qualified Person, the structure or portion of the structure can support the loads.

Employees (except those who are essential) are not permitted behind the jack during tension operations.  Signs and barricades will be erected to limit employees' access to the post-tensioning area during tensioning operations.

Employees are not permitted to ride in concrete buckets or work under concrete buckets while buckets are being elevated or lowered into position.  Employees will be required to wear proper clothing (such as boots, gloves, hard hats, and safety glasses) to prevent cement burns.  Employees applying cement, sand, and water mixtures through a pneumatic hose must wear face protection in addition to safety glasses.

7.2. Mixing

Storage bins, silos, and containers must be equipped with conical or tapered bottoms and have mechanical or pneumatic control to pour the material.  Entry into storage facilities will be permitted in accordance with the lock and tag procedure in effect at that time.

Mixers with 1 cubic yard or larger loading skips must be equipped with a mechanical device to clear the skip of materials, with guardrails installed on each side of the skip.

Note: All potentially hazardous energy sources must be locked out and tagged before performing maintenance or repair on equipment.

7.3. Equipment and Tools

Manually guided, powered, and rotating concrete troweling machines will be equipped with a control switch (Deadman switch) that automatically shuts off the power whenever the operators remove their hands from the equipment handles.

Concrete buggy handles must not extend beyond the wheels on either side of the buggy.

Concrete buckets equipped with hydraulic or pneumatic gates must have positive safety latches or equivalent safety devices to prevent premature or accidental dumping.

Tests for carbon monoxide must be made frequently when using fuel-powered machines inside enclosed spaces or buildings.

Blades of masonry saws must be covered with a semicircular enclosure to retain blade fragments.  A method or technique for retaining blade fragments must be integrated into the design of the semicircular enclosure.

Where there is a possibility of contact with energized electrical conductors, handles on bull floats will be constructed of nonconductive material or insulated with a nonconductive sheath.

7.4. Forms and Shoring

Formwork and shoring will be designed, erected, supported, braced, and maintained to safely support all vertical and lateral loads that may be imposed upon it during the placement of concrete.  Drawings of plans showing the jack layout, formwork, shoring, working decks, and scaffolding will be available at the job site.

Sills for shoring will be sound, rigid, and capable of safely carrying vertical and lateral loads that may be imposed upon them at any time.  Baseplates, shore heads, extension devices, and adjustment screws will be in firm contact with the footing sill and the form material.  Eccentric loads onshore heads and similar members must be designed for such loading.  Ground load compaction must be checked to verify that the imposed load can be sustained.

Shoring for tiered single post shores and erected shoring must be designed and inspected by a qualified designer and by an engineer qualified in structural design.

Shoring equipment must be inspected before erecting.  If shoring equipment is unsafe, do not use it and dispose of it safely so that no one else will use it.

Forms and shores (except those used for slab-on-grade and slip forms) will not be removed until it is determined that the concrete has gained sufficient strength to support its weight and superimposed loads.  Determination is based on compliance with one of the following:

Plans and specifications stipulate conditions for the removal of forms and shores, and these conditions have been followed.

The concrete has been appropriately tested with an proper American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard test method designed to indicate the concrete compressive strength, and the test results indicate that the concrete has gained sufficient strength to support its weight and superimposed loads.

Erected shoring equipment must be reinspected immediately after the placement of concrete.

Concrete forms and shoring will not be removed until the concrete gains sufficient strength to support its weight and superimposed loads.

Employees removing formwork or shoring at elevations above 6 feet (1.8 meters) must wear and use fall protection equipment (refer to Practice [Company/Contractor Requirements/practices/Forms/PTW System/Tag],, Fall Protection).

When climbing formwork, forms must be designed and adequately braced to prevent excessive distortion.

THE ORIGINAL WORD FORMAT YOU WILL COVERS THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

6.1. Motorized Heavy Equipment Operation (Including Drivers and Operators)

6.2. Haul Road and Work Area

6.3. Working Near Overhead Power Lines

7. CONCRETE

7.1. General Requirements

7.2. Mixing

7.3. Equipment and Tools

7.4. Forms and Shoring

7.5. Bracing

7.6. Climbing Formwork

7.7. Transport

7.8. Pumping

7.9. Stripping

7.10.Precast Concrete

8.MASONRY

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR EARTHWORK, CONCRETE, AND MASONRY CONSTRUCTION