BY FAX & DESPATCH

MEMO

From : Secretary for Development To : Distribution

Ref : DEVB(W) 516/71/01 Attn :
Tel No : 3509 8385 Your Ref. : in
Fax No : 2524 9308 dated : Fax. No. :
Date : 29 September 2017 Total Pages : 3 + Encl.

DEVB TC(W) No. 4/2014A – Tender Evaluation Methods for Works Contracts

Construction Site Safety Manual and AACSB/EACSB Handbooks

WBTC No. 26/2000 – Score Card for Assessment of Site Safety Performance

The Works Policies Coordination Committee (WPCC) supported the

further enhancement of Safety Management System for Public Works Contracts
which include revisions to the following areas:

(a) Increasing the safety weighting in tender evaluation;

(b) Enhancing the qualification and experience requirements of
Registered Safety Officers (RSO) in works contracts;
(c) Enhancing the qualification requirements of safety personnel in
the Resident Site Staff (RSS) team; and
(d) Encouraging the engagement of Safety Supervisors who have
joined the voluntary accreditation scheme managed by the
Occupational Safety & Health Council.

2. To implement the above enhanced safety measures, we have revised the

DEVB TC(W) No. 4/2014A, Chapters 3 and 7 of the Construction Site Safety
Manual (the Manual), AACSB/EACSB Handbooks and WBTC No. 26/2000, which
are promulgated under this memo and will take effect from 1 November 2017. The
updated contractual provisions shall be incorporated in public works contracts for
which tenders are to be invited on or after 1 November 2017. For avoidance of
doubt, existing works contracts and consultancy agreements shall not be affected by
revisions (a), (b) and (c) above.

3. The major revisions promulgated under this memo are summarised below:
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DEVB TC(W) No. 4/2014A

- Pages B3 & B4 of Appendix B and Page C1-2 of Appendix C1 are

revised to increase the safety weighting in tender evaluation.

Paragraph 3.1.5 of Chapter 3 of the Manual – Employment of Safety Officer

- This paragraph is revised to enhance the qualification and experience

requirements of RSO.

Appendix III of Chapter 3 the Manual – Particular Specification

- Clause 5(2) is revised and Clause 5(10) is added to enhance the

qualification and experience requirements of RSO.

Paragraph 7.1.2 of Chapter 7 of the Manual – Employment of Safety Officer

- Paragraph 7.1.2(a) is revised to enhance the qualification and

experience requirements of RSO.

Paragraph 7.2.2 of Chapter 7 the Manual – Resident Safety Staff

- Paragraph 7.2.2(d) is added to enhance the qualification requirements

of safety personnel in the RSS team.

Appendix 9 and Annex 2 to Appendix 9 of AACSB Handbook

Appendices 4.6 and 6.4 of EACSB Handbook

- The appendices are revised to enhance the qualification requirements

of safety personnel in the RSS team and to elaborate on their
corresponding duties.

WBTC No. 26/2000

- Page A4 of Appendix A is revised with sub-item 5.7 for

engagement of accredited safety supervisors added.
- Page C12 of Appendix C is revised to add the guidance notes for
marking the new sub-item 5.7.

4. The replacement pages of the aforesaid documents in revision mode, are

enclosed for easy reference. The updated documents of DEVB TC(W) No. 4/2014A,
the Manual and WBTC No. 26/2000 can be downloaded from DEVB’s website.
Secretaries of AACSB/EACSB will update the corresponding pages in the handbooks
in the next updating exercise.
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5. The revisions have incorporated comments from LAD(W), Contract

Advisors and DSEAs. For further enquiry, please contact Mr Henry LAM at
telephone no. 3509 8305.

( C H LAI )
for Secretary for Development

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 Appendix A

Score Card for the Assessment of Site Safety Performance

for the Period from _______________ to ______________
Department : Office : Division : *Name of Consultant :

Contract No. and Title :

Type of contract : Civil / Building / Term / Specialist / Maintenance / others (Please state) * :
Pay for Safety and Environment Scheme * (* Delete as where inappropriate )
Name of Contractor :
Commencement date : Completion date :

Summary of Scores :-
Score Weighting Factor # Weighted Score
Main Item
(a) (b) (a) x (b)
1. Provision and maintenance of plant 0.15
2. Provision and maintenance of working environment 0.30
3. Provision of information, instruction and training 0.15
4. Provision and implementation of safe system of work 0.20
5. Employment of safety officer/safety supervisor 0.10
6. Site accident record 0.10
Total Weighted Score
Overall Performance Rating : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 6 of the Guidance Notes refers )
# These are the recommended weightings which can be adjusted to suit the particular nature of works of a contract.

Date(s) of issue of warning(s) / suspension order(s) by the 1. 2. 3. 4.

Architect/Engineer
Date(s) of issue of Improvement Notice(s) by the Labour Dept.

Date(s) of issue of Suspension Notice(s) by the Labour Dept.

Date(s) of Revocation of Suspension Notice(s) (if any)
Remarks :

Final Performance Rating : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *

Score Card completed by : Score Card Endorsed by :

( ) ( )
*Architect/Engineer's Representative Architect/Engineer*
Name : Name :
Post : Date : Post : Date :

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 Item 1.0 Provision and maintenance of plant (0.15) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item Lifting plant and equipment (e.g. cranes, wires, slings etc.),
1.1
1.2 Piling plant and equipment (e.g. material hoist, drilling, boring rigs etc.)
1.3 Earth-moving plant (e.g. excavators, backhoes etc.)
1.4 Temporary electricity supply systems and generators (e.g. power source,
switchboards, distribution boards, cable and wiring, earthing system etc.)
1.5 Welding and cutting equipment (e.g. electric arc/gas welding/cutting etc.)
1.6 Construction vehicles (e.g. trucks, dumpers etc.)
1.7 Powered hand tools (e.g. cartridge-operated tools, grinders, cutters etc.)
1.8 Other machinery (e.g. bench circular saw, abrasive wheels, compressed/
pneumatic air tools, pumps and vacuum pumps etc.)
Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)
5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)
Remarks :
Rating of Item 1.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
(Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )

Item 2.0 Provision and maintenance of working environment (0.30) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item 2.1 Housekeeping (e.g. stacking of materials, rubbish disposal etc.)

2.2 Excavations, trenches and earthworks

2.3 Covers and fencing to openings and fencing to edges

2.4 Access to and egress from workplaces (e.g. ladders, stairs etc.)

2.5 Scaffolds and working platforms

2.6 Welfare facilities (e.g. sanitary, washing facilities, drinking water etc.)

2.7 First-aid facilities (e.g. first aid kits, first aiders and stretchers)

2.8 Traffic diversion and control (e.g. lighting, signing and guarding)

2.9 Dust suppression, noise control and hazardous waste disposal

2.10 Use, storage and disposal of dangerous goods and chemicals (e.g.
fuels, gas cylinders, chemicals, refrigerants, paints, cleansing agents
etc.)
2.11 Fire prevention and protection (e.g. fire extinguishers and escape
routes)
2.12 Safety gear and personal protective equipment

2.13 Innovation on safety measures, devices or installations

2.14 Safety input/measures beyond contract requirements

2.15 Fostering an atmosphere for encouraging near miss reporting

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

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 Rating of Item 2.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )
Item 3.0 Provision of information, instruction and training (0.15) VG G S P VP NA

Sub item 3.1 Safety Information, rules and regulations (e.g. safety plan, safety
handbook, codes of practice, safety guides etc.)

3.2 Safety promotion and publications (e.g. safety posters, banners, display
boards and newsletters)

3.3 Safety training to site management and supervisory staff

3.4 Safety training to workers/mentors

3.5 Caring programme for Probationers and New Comers

3.6 Provision of graphical presentation of safety rules & regulations and

working procedures

3.7 Distribution of reminders on recent serious incidents in construction

industry and near miss incidents on Site

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

Rating of Item 3.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )

Item 4.0 Provision and implementation of safe system of work (0.20) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item 4.1 Management's commitment ( e.g. safety policy, attitude, supports and
efforts)

4.2 Safety organization ( e.g. structure, responsibility and safety committees)

4.3 Identification of hazards and risk assessment

4.4 Developing of control/mitigation measures (e.g. safe working

procedures, permit-to-work systems, isolation and tag-off instructions
etc.)

4.5 Implementation (e.g. adherence to procedures)

4.6 Monitoring (e.g. safety inspections)

4.7 Review of safety systems and follow-up improvements

4.8 Emergency preparedness (e.g. emergency procedures, co-ordinators,

drills and rescue teams)

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

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 Rating of Item 4.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )
Item 5.0 Employment of safety officer/supervisor (0.10) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item 5.1 Competence of safety personnel

5.2 Adequacy of attendance and effort

5.3 Records and reporting (e.g. statutory forms, inspection and training
records, testing and examination records, safety reports and minutes of
safety committee meetings)

5.4 Adequate resources, power and support provided by senior management

5.5 Sufficiency of safety officer

5.6 Sufficiency of safety supervisors/ safety representatives

5.7 Engagement of accredited safety supervisors

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

Rating of Item 5.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )

Item 6.0 Site accident record (0.10) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item 6.1 Reporting of accidents/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incidents and

under-reporting situation

6.2 Upkeeping and analysis of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss

incident statistics

6.3 Standard of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incident

investigation

6.4 Follow up action

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

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 Other factors to be considered in the Remarks :-
No. of fatal accident(s) occurred in the reporting period (a)

No. of non-fatal reportable accident(s) occurred in the reporting period : (b)

Total no. of man-hours worked in the reporting period : (c)

Accident frequency rate in no. of reportable accidents per 100,000 man-hours worked : (d)
[(d) = (a + b)/(c) x 100,000]

Prevailing limit of accident rate for public works set by DEVB : (e)

Accident frequency rate equal to or better than the prevailing limit of accident rate, d ≦ e : Yes / No *Dangerous
occurrence(s) occurred in the reporting period : no.

Near miss incident(s) (with potential for fatality) occurred in the reporting period no.

Remarks :

Rating of Item 6.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )
Note : Please see Appendix B before marking the main items.

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 Appendix B
Guidance Notes for Completing the Score Card

Scoring and Rating System

1. In completing a score card at Appendix A, the Reporting Officer shall tick the
appropriate box {Very Good (VG), Good (G), Satisfactory (S), Poor (P), Very Poor
(VP), Not Applicable (NA)} for marking the sub-items of the six main items 1 to 6
that reflects the site safety performance of the contractor during the reporting period.
Reference can be made to the Guidance Notes at Appendix C in marking the
sub-items.

2. Scoring system for each sub-item:

Very Good (VG) = 5 points

Good (G) = 4 points
Satisfactory (S) = 3 points
Poor (P) = 2 points
Very Poor (VP) = 0 point
Not Applicable (NA) = not counted in the score

3. The score of each main item is calculated by the following formula: -

(5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x S + 2 x P ) x 100%
5 x (No. of applicable sub-items)

where  = total number of applicable sub-items ticked against the respective grading
of VG, G, S, P and VP

4. The rating of each main item in the score card is then decided according to the
following settings: -

Score of each main item Rating

Score < 40% = Very Poor
40% ≦ Score ＜ 60% = Poor
60% ≦ Score ＜ 71% = Satisfactory
71% ≦ Score ≦ 85% = Good
Score > 85% = Very Good

5. The Reporting Officer can revise the rating of a main item if he/she considers that the
calculated score and thus the overall rating of the main item does not reflect the actual
performance of the contractor. Under such circumstances, the Reporting Officer
should put down the reason(s) for the revision in the "Remarks" box of that main item
in the Score Card.

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6. After assessment of the main items, their scores are then transferred to the "Summary
of Scores" on page 1 for the calculation of the "Total Weighted Score" and the
"Overall Performance Rating". The settings for the Overall Performance Rating are as
follow: -

Total Weighted Score Overall Performance Rating

Score < 40% = Very Poor
40% ≦ Score ＜ 60% = Poor
60% ≦ Score ＜ 71% = Satisfactory
71% ≦ Score ≦ 85% = Good
Score > 85% = Very Good

Rating of Item 2 in the Score Card

7. Sub-items 2.13 and 2.14 are incentives to encourage better safety performance.
They should be given “Good” or “Very Good” rating whenever the corresponding
sub-item is applicable. For sub-item 2.15, near miss incident could lead to fatality
and serious accidents, it may be rated “Satisfactory”, “Poor” and “Very Poor”.

Rating of Item 6 in the Score Card

8. In assessing the contractor’s performance in Item 6 of the Score Card, consideration

should be given to the high accident rate of the contract and the occurrence of
Dangerous Occurrence(s), fatal accident(s) and/or near miss incidents1 (with potential
for fatality) during the reporting period. The Reporting Officer should obtain the
information from the contractor where necessary for completion of this main item.

9. In general, notwithstanding the scores for items 6.1 to 6.4, if the accident rate of the
contract for the reporting period (irrespective whether the reporting period is 6-weekly,
quarterly or 6-monthly) by the time of reporting is worse than the prevailing limit set
by the Development Bureau (DEVB), the contractor shall be given a " Poor" rating for
Item 6 subject to the condition that there was more than one accident happened in the
reporting period. The limit set by DEVB can be found in the Construction Site Safety
Manual posted on DEVB’s website, and if necessary the Departmental Safety and
Environmental Adviser should also be consulted. In the interpretation of the accident
rate, the Reporting Officer should take into consideration the nature and seriousness
of the accidents and whether there were repeated accidents of similar nature, when
deciding the rating.

10. A "Very Poor" rating with zero score for Item 6 should be given if one or more
Dangerous Occurrence, which could have led to a fatality, or one or more fatal
accidents, have occurred on the site during the reporting period, as long as the
Reporting Officer considers that the Dangerous Occurrence(s), and the fatal accident(s)
was / were due to the contractor not having taken reasonable practicable measures
including the provision of information, instruction, supervision and training for the
persons at work to ensure workplace safety.

1
A “near miss” is any incident which did not result in any injury or damage.

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11. A "Very Poor" rating with zero score for Item 6 should be given if there were repeated
near miss incidents of the same type with potential for fatality and the Contractor did
not take any action in preventing the recurrence of such incidents.

12. Reportable accident shall be as defined in the Contract, and in the absence of such,
reference should be made to the Construction Site Safety Manual.

13. If the sub-items 6.1 to 6.4 are not applicable due to no accident, Dangerous
Occurrence or near miss incident occurred during the reporting period, Item 6 should
be marked with a score of 70%, subject to the satisfaction by the Architect/Engineer’s
Representative of the contractor’s setting up and implementation of safety
management system for the contract as reflected in other sub-items of the Score Card.

Other Considerations

14. In completing the Score Card, the Reporting Officer shall make due consideration of
the contractor's effort and attitude in rectifying defects and irregularities pointed out
by site supervisory staff and the comments and deficiencies pointed out by the Marine
Department (in respect of marine plant/vessels) and the Labour Department in the
"Inspection Reports" issued. It should be noted that some comments made in the
Inspection Reports are advisory only.

Final Performance Rating

15. The Reporting Officer should take into account the warning(s) and/or suspension
order(s) issued by the Architect/Engineer and the number of Improvement Notice(s)
or Suspension Notice(s) issued by the Labour Department during the reporting period
in deciding the Final Performance Rating of the "Site Safety" Section of the RCP. If
the Reporting Officer considers that the Final Performance Rating of the contractor is
still satisfactory despite the warning(s) and/or suspension(s) given, he/she shall put
down the justifications in the "Remarks" box on the summary sheet of the Score Card.

16. A Final Performance Rating of "Very Poor" shall be given for any one of the
following events :-

(a) more than two (2) Improvement Notice(s) and/or Suspension Notice(s) were
issued by the Labour Department to the contractor for a three-month reporting
period {or more than one(1) for 6-weekly reporting and more than four (4) for
6-monthly reporting} in respect of separate incidents or safety inspections;

(b) failure to revoke a Suspension Notice within 14 days after it was issued;
(Note: Some improvement measures may need to take more than 14 days to
complete. Hence, the Reporting Officer should check with the Labour
Department to confirm whether the contractor’s performance is satisfactory in
revoking the Suspension Notice which has not been uplifted in 14 days.)

(c) repeated non-compliance with safety procedures despite the warning(s) given
by the Architect/Engineer and the Labour Department and failure to rectify the
situation within a reasonable time;

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 (d) any suspension of work or sections of work ordered by the Architect/Engineer
under the relevant GCC on grounds of site safety; and

(e) failure to rectify within a reasonable time any situation of "imminent danger"
identified by the Architect/Engineer and/or in the Contractor’s internal audit.

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 Appendix C

Guidance Notes for Marking the Sub-items of the Score Card

The following are areas to be considered during the marking of each sub-item. They are meant to
be an aide-memoir and are by no means exhaustive. Most of them can be marked through
impressions gained during the course of routine site inspections and day-to-day administration
and site supervision of the contract. Others are related to record keeping which the Safety
Officer are required to incorporate in their monthly safety reports submitted to the
Architect/Engineer’s Representative. The Architect/Engineer can also develop appropriate
sub-items, such as demolition, precautionary measures against flooding and typhoon etc., to suit
the particular nature of the works in the contract.

1. Provision and maintenance of plant

1.1. Lifting plant and equipment (e.g. cranes, wires, slings etc.)

• Cranes and lifting gears are tested with relevant certificates issued
• Cranes inspected by competent persons weekly with forms completed
• Outrigger extended and securely supported during lifting
• Competent operator and slinger/signaller employed
• Hooks, shackles and wire slings are marked with safe working load (SWL) and
inspected for wear and tear.
• Use of proprietary/genuine spares to replace worn out parts (e.g. locking pins)
• Control system for ensuring the safe use of lifting gears (e.g. colour coding
system)

1.2. Piling plant and equipment (e.g. material hoist, drilling, boring rigs etc)

• All assembling and dismantling carried out by competent person

• Checked and certified before commencement of work on site
• Maintained regularly with records kept
• Use of proprietary spare parts for replacement
• Suitability of type of plant used
• Hooks, shackles and wire slings are marked with SWL and inspected for wear
and tear
• Provision of interlocking device for material hoist

1.3. Earth Moving Plant (e.g. excavators, backhoes etc.)

• Maintained regularly with records kept

• Competent operators employed
• Use of proprietary spare parts for replacement
• Installation of audible reversing signals and /or flashing signals
• Precaution taken to avoid tipping over of plant near edges of slopes/excavations
with the use of markers or stoppers

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1.4 Temporary electricity supply system and generators (e.g. power source, switchboards,
distribution boards, cable and wiring, connections, earthing etc.)

• Regular checking of electrical supply system by registered electrical worker with

records of checking (including earthing resistance) kept.
• Connections inside switchboard insulated with casing connected to earth
• Electricity supply protected by circuit breakers (ELCB and MCB)
• Generators (including its casing) are earthed with adequate earthing resistance
• Use of armoured cables / Protection of cables against damage
• Use of weatherproof type plugs/sockets/couplers
• Use of 110V voltage for portable & hand-held tools and temporary site lighting
• Use of 25V voltage for hand-held tools and temporary lighting in confined spaces
and damp environment
• Provision of temporary lightning protection system to site office, high plant or
high structure if they are not well protected by existing structures nearby

1.5 Welding and cutting equipment (e.g. electric arc/gas welding/cutting etc.)

Gas welding and cutting

• Gas cylinders kept upright in stands/trolleys with fire extinguishers nearby
• Gas cylinders fitted with flash-back arrestors
• Conditions of gas hoses/pressure gauge checked regularly
• Trailing gas hoses protected from damage and not to cause tripping hazard
• Screens to contain hot slag
• Welders provided with appropriate personal protective equipment

Electric-arc welding
• Connections should not be exposed
• Condition of welding cables checked for damage
• Ensure adequate earthing and return current
• Screens to contain flying sparks
• Welders provided with appropriate personal protective equipment

1.6. Construction vehicles (e.g. trucks, dumpers etc.)

• All trucks used on site are licensed or with road worthiness certificates
• Audible warning signals for reverse movements
• Regular maintenance with records kept
• No man-riding on skips or dumpers
• No excessively worn out tires are used

1.7. Powered hand tools (e.g. cartridge-operated tools, grinders, cutters etc.)
• All moving parts guarded and casing not damaged
• Trailing cables kept as short as possible
• Tools stored properly when not in use
• Electrical tools are earthed unless double-insulated
• Plugs and sockets are of weatherproof type
• Regular maintenance with record kept

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 Cartridge operated tools
• Tools must be type approved by Commissioner for Labour
• Operator must hold a certificate of competency
• Only pins and cartridges which meet the manufacturer's specifications are used
• Tool is only loaded immediately prior to firing and a loaded tool is not left
unattended
• When not in use, tools shall be unloaded and kept locked in a box containing
instructions on care and operation

1.8 Other machinery (e.g. bench circular saw, abrasive wheels, compressed/pneumatic air
tools, pumps and vacuum pumps etc.)

Bench Circular Saw

• Crown guard, riving knife and push stick provided
• Emergency switch of push-button type installed
• Underside of bench enclosed
• Regular removal of saw dust

Abrasive wheels
• Name of competent person for mounting of abrasive wheels displayed
• Speed of spindles marked
• Speed of wheel not to exceed that of the spindle
• Protective guard provided
• Emergency switch installed

Compressed/pneumatic air tools

• Regular inspection and maintenance of air compressor
• Air receiver marked with its safe working pressure and fitted with proper pressure
gauges and pressure relief valves
• Air receiver tested and certified
• Correct jointing of compressed air supply lines secured by steel wires or strong
nylon ropes and regular inspection of connections for wear and tear
• Noise assessment conducted

Pumps and vacuum pumps

• Regular inspection and maintenance of pumps and motors
• Cable with appropriate protection against damage
• Earthing connection provided to pump casing
• Emergency stops and means of isolation provided to pump motors

2. Provision and maintenance of working environment

2.1. Housekeeping (e.g. stacking of materials, rubbish disposal etc.)

• Proper planning for storage of materials

• Materials are securely stacked and not overloading the supporting structure
• Adequate bins/skips provided for disposal of waste and regular disposal
• All passageway/works areas kept clear and free from tripping/slipping hazards
• Wooden planks/sheeting/stripped formwork are denailed

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 • Provision of adequate illumination at workplace
• Provision of isolation and/or warning notices for plant and equipment temporarily
suspended for work execution
• Site properly fenced off to prevent unauthorized access

2.2. Excavations, trenches and earthworks

• Provision of protection to edges of excavations and trenches to prevent falls in

excess of 2.0 metres
• Adequate shoring provided to support excavations/trenches exceeding 1.2m in
depth or with its sides cut to a safe batter
• Precautions taken against flooding or dropping of materials into trenches
• Prevention of vehicles falling into excavations
• Storage and stacking of materials/equipment/plant away from the edges of
excavations
• Excavations inspected and examined by a competent person with prescribed form
completed
• Provision of surface protection to slopes and cut-off drains at the top to prevent
surface erosion
• Precautionary measures taken against damages to utilities with the use of
detectors, trial pits etc. before excavation
• Provision of safe access to and egress from excavations

2.3. Covers and fencing to openings and fencing to edges

• Covers of adequate strength provided and securely fixed in position

• Immediate reinstatement of covers and fencing after temporary removal to
facilitate work process
• Fencing is of adequate strength to prevent persons falling into the opening and
edges especially the fall is in excess of 2.0 m
• Provision of intermediate rail to fencing for limiting any horizontal gap to less
than 600mm.

2.4. Access to and egress from workplaces (e.g. ladders. stairs etc.)

• Sufficient means of access to and egress from workplace are provided

• Ladders of sound material, fixed either at top and at the bottom, inclined at a
batter of 4 in 1 and extends 1 metre above the landing point
• Cat ladders provided with protective circular hoops and landing platforms at
intervals of no more than 9 metres
• Stairs provided with handrails
• Access and egress are free from obstruction and are of adequate width
• Adequate lighting provided in covered or enclosed workplace

2.5. Scaffolds and working platforms

• Scaffolds are of good construction, made of strong and sound materials and
properly maintained.
• Scaffolds adequately fixed, secured, tied, braced and founded

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 • Safe means of access, such as ladders, stairs provided
• Guardrails and toeboards provided at working platforms
• Working platforms closely boarded
• Warning notices displayed for incomplete or unsafe scaffolds
• Record of inspection of scaffolds on prescribed form

2.6. Welfare facilities (e.g. sanitary, washing facilities, drinking water, shelter etc.)

• Provision of sufficient latrine and washing conveniences

• Provision of changing facilities and lockers
• Provision of adequate supply of drinking water
• Provision of covered areas/shelters for taking refuge in adverse weather

2.7. First aid facilities ( e.g. first aid kits, first aiders and stretchers)

• Person trained in first aid, (first aider) available on site with their names and
contact telephone number displayed
• (one first aider for 30 to 99 workmen and at least two for 100 or more workmen)
• First aid box provided at workplace including isolated locations
• (one first aid box for five or more workmen or cupboard for every 50 workmen or
part thereof)
• Booklet "Hints on First Aid" kept in the first aid box
• Provision of a stretcher where there are 50 or more workmen
• Regular checking and replenishment of the provisions in the first aid box

2.8. Traffic diversion and control (e.g. lighting, signing and guarding)

• Movement of traffic for vehicles, plants and pedestrians organized and routes
demarcated
• Adequate directional/warning signs erected for traffic control including speed
limit sign, etc.
• Adequate lighting, signing and guarding of road works provided in accordance
with the Code of Practice for Lighting, Signing and Guarding of Road Works
• Warning signs for construction access erected, e.g. uneven road surface
• Precaution taken to avoid tipping over of construction vehicles and plant near
edges of slopes/excavations with the use of markers or stoppers

2.9. Dust suppression, noise control and hazardous waste disposal

• Dust suppression measures such as regular watering and provisions of sheeting

for covering up excavated materials during transport
• Use plants with quieter models
• Provision of noise screens/enclosures
• Noise assessments conducted and hearing protection zone notices displayed
• Hazardous materials (e.g. asbestos) removed and disposed by specially trained
persons in accordance with statutory requirement
• Provision of adequate ventilation in enclosed area

2.10 Use, storage and disposal of dangerous goods and chemicals (e.g. fuels, gas cylinders

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 and other hazardous chemicals, refrigerants, paints, cleansing agents etc.)

• Obtain permit/exemption certificates for storage of dangerous goods and

chemicals
• Storage not to exceed permitted/exempted quantity
• Store for inflammable materials provided with suitable fencing and shelter
• Fuel tank contents identified and NO SMOKING signs displayed
• Paints, varnishes, lacquers and other volatile painting materials are stored in
proper containers with labels
• Adequate number of appropriate types of fire extinguishers provided and
prominently located
• Adequate warning labels provided for chemicals
• Instruction notice on properties of chemicals and treatment procedure displayed

2.11. Fire prevention and protection (e.g. fire extinguishers and escape routes)

• Adequate number of correct types of fire extinguishers provided and prominently

located
• Fire fighting equipment are regularly checked for serviceability
• Establishment of fire orders, evacuation procedures and conduct of fire drills
• Fire escape routes kept free of obstructions
• Fire pump set up for water supply to floor levels above 30 m
• Liaison with Fire Services Department
• Layout plans showing fire escape routes and assembly points displayed at
prominent positions

2.12. Safety gear and personal protective equipment

• Appropriate safety gear and personal protective equipment provided to workers

• Instruction and training provided to workers on their use and maintenance
• Properly stored and maintained of safety gears/equipment
• Keeping of record for issue of safety gears/equipment and maintenance log

2.13. Innovation on safety measures, devices and installations

• Adopt new safety measures, devices or installations, the type or nature of design
or product, of which has not been commonly used in the local construction
industry
• Implement some new safety management initiatives that can promote the safety
culture and improve the safety awareness of workers
• Modification of existing or commonly used safety measures, device or
installation to suit the site situation which could enhance the required safety
standard

2.14. Safety inputs/measures beyond contract requirements

• Adopt safety measures, which are beyond the contractual requirements such as
higher standard of fencing and noise control measures etc.
• Provide more inputs or efforts (such as employment of more safety officers on

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 site or frequent site visit by management staff) than that required under the
contract with a view to achieving better safety performance

2.15. Fostering an atmosphere for encouraging near miss reporting

• Provision, maintenance and implementation of initiatives or incentive for

encouraging near miss reporting
• Establishment of an effective/efficient means for reporting near miss incidents
• Follow-up actions for near miss incidents

3. Provision of information, instruction and training

3.1. Safety information, rules and regulations (e.g. safety plan, safety handbook, codes of
practice and safety guides)

• Safety rules (general and specific) and regulations are written in appropriate
languages and understandable by all those working on the site and posted
conspicuously on site
• Discussion of safety rules with supervisors and employees
• Visitors are adequately briefed on general and specific site hazards before visiting
site
• Relevant guidance notes, codes of practices, regulations and safety handbooks
kept on site for reference and updated regularly
• Safety plans distributed as required under the contract

3.2. Safety promotion and publications (e.g. safety posters, banners, display boards and
newsletters)

• Safety promotional activities organized, e.g. quiz, seminars, video and film
sessions, competitions, and award schemes such as Model Workers Award, Model
Frontline Supervisors Award, Model Site Tidiness & Cleanliness Award
• Participation in safety campaigns organized by the Development Bureau, Labour
Department or Occupational Safety and Health Council etc.
• Workers representatives involved in organization of promotional campaigns
• Safety hint-cards, checklist or pamphlets and booklets distributed to workers
• Regular safety newsletters issued to all workers
• A notice board specially assigned for safety where posters, newsletters,
newspaper clippings on serious accidents and accident statistics are displayed to
promote the safety awareness of the workers
• Banners put up around the site to spread safety messages to workers

3.3 & Safety training for site management, supervisory staff, mentors, workers and visitors
3.4
• All workers (including those of sub-contractors) received the Labour Department
Recognized Green Card Training and possess relevant certificate
• All skilled workers (including those of sub-contractors) received the Trade
Specific Advanced Safety Training (or the so called "Silver Card Training")
• All workers (including those of sub-contractors) received site specific training

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 within the first week of commencing work on site
• All management and supervisory staff to attend an accident prevention and safety
management course commensurate with their duties
• Specific training provided to staff engaged in hazardous activities, e.g. working in
confined space
• Regular conduct of tool-box talks
• A record of training received by all staff kept and reviewed for planning purpose
• Visitors well briefed of hazards and rules of the site before commencing visits
• Sharing session to workers and site personnel on lesson learnt from serious
incidents 1 in the industry within 3 working days from the date of accident
• Additional training input provided to the prospective mentors (see second bullet
of paragraph 3.5 below) to strengthen their understanding on their importance and
responsibility before serving as mentors

3.5 Caring programme for Probationers and New Comers

• All workers who newly join the construction industry (referred to as

“Probationers”) and workers who have some experience but newly arrive at the
construction site (referred to as “New Comers”) are given a safety orientation
programme covering the essential safety aspects related to the particular
construction site
• Assign mentors (with a ratio of 1 mentor to not more than 4 Probationers) who
possess good experience on the specific site, for which the Probationers would
work at, and for them to look after the Probationers for a period of not less than
three months
• All Probationers and New Comers are labelled by a sticker on their safety helmets
for a period of not less than three months and two weeks respectively; and
removal of identification stickers for Probationers subject to their mentors being
satisfied with the safety performance of the Probationers

3.6 Provision of graphical presentation of safety rules & regulations and working procedures

• Workers provided with updated safety rules and regulations in graphical forms
• Development and maintenance of a management system for converting written
form of safety rules and regulations into graphical form.
• Provision and maintenance of graphical form of working procedures for high risk
activities to workers

3.7 Distribution of reminders on recent serious incidents in construction industry and near
miss incidents on Site

• Relevant information provided to the workers within 3 working days from

occurrence or upon receiving the same from the site supervisory staff

1
Serious incidents are as defined in DEVB TC(W) No. 3/2009

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4. Provision and implementation of safe system of work

4.1. Management's commitment (e.g. safety policy, attitude, supports and efforts)

• Policy statement signed by the company’s board level director or an equivalent

senior executive
• Management commits to meet statutory/contractual requirements or a higher
standard
• The policy identifies senior managers to charge with overall co-ordination and
implementation of the policy
• Senior managers are involved actively in implementing the policy, e.g. attending
safety tours, safety inspections, safety committee meetings and investigation of
serious accidents or incidents
• Section managers/ supervisors provided with adequate support and resources
• Safety reports/audit reports and action plan submitted to senior manager for
coordinating and monitoring follow-up actions

4.2 Safety organization (e.g. structure, responsibility and safety committees)

• An updated safety organization chart covering all sub-contractors working on site

provided
• Responsibility of each individual in the safety organization chart defined
• Sub-contractors are fully aware of their safety responsibilities.
• Monitoring of sub-contractors' site safety performance
• Active participation in Site Safety Management Committee
• Safety Plan Implementation Working Group set up where required
• Site safety committee attended by senior managers, representatives from all sub-
contractors and safety representatives of workers working on site
• Safety performance targets, working procedures, safety plan, accident statistics
reviewed in safety committee meeting
• Minutes of site safety committees distributed, endorsed by the most senior
manager and action taken on the basis of its recommendations

4.3. Identification of hazards and risk assessment

• A list of high risk/hazardous activities are identified before work commencement

and a record kept
• Information on such hazards are made known to those executing the tasks (e.g.
posters, briefing and instructions)
• Hazardous areas are fenced off or locked off
• Evaluation of the severity and frequency of the hazard, i.e. written risk
assessment
• Frequent inspections made to identify new hazards in view of changing
environment

4.4. Developing of control/mitigation measures (e.g. safe working procedures,

permit-to-work systems, isolation and tag-off instructions etc.)

• Control/mitigation measures developed according to results of risk assessment

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 • Risk assessment is included in method statement. It is comprehensive and
includes, but not limited to, sequence of work, material and equipment to be used,
training and instructions to be received by operatives and personal protective
equipment to be used.
• Supervisor assigned for ensuring the implementation of control measures for each
hazard
• "Permit to Enter", "Permit to Work", "Hot Work", "Fire Patrol" systems
developed for high risk activities or activities with fire risks (e.g. confined spaces
and hand-dug caissons)
• Provide isolation and tag-off instructions

4.5. Implementation (e.g. adherence to procedures)

• Before work commences, those executing the tasks should be adequately briefed
of the safety procedures and safe working method appropriate to their work
• Supervisor assigned for ensuring precautionary measures stated in safe working
procedures/method statements/ permit systems are being followed
• Temporary works checked against certified designs and loading certificates issued
before loading
• Any changes in site conditions are reported and safe working procedures/method
statements revised to suit
• An effective system implemented for the issue, recording, inspection and
replacement of personal protective equipment
• Safety co-ordination system established to enhance liaison between
sub-contractors

4.6. Monitoring (e.g. safety inspections)

• Adequate supervision to ensure safe working

• Regular inspections (both planned and impromptu inspections) by line
managers accompanied by safety personnel
• A system of reporting irregularities observed during inspections and procedures
for follow up action
• A procedure developed to bring up repeated irregularities to senior manager for
follow up action
• A programme of self-audits and independent audits planned and implemented

4.7. Review of the system and follow up improvements

• Review and updating of safety plan to suit site activities

• Review of safety performance against safety targets and prepare action plan for
improvement
• Active participation by all personnel involved in hazardous tasks to review
existing safety working procedures, method statements etc and recommend areas
for improvement
• Prompt implementation of follow up action/recommendations in inspection/audit
reports

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4.8. Emergency preparedness (e.g. emergency procedures, coordinators, drills and rescue
teams)

• Emergency procedures established and all personnel are fully aware of such
procedures, copies displayed at prominent locations
• Emergency drills are carried out regularly and procedures reviewed.
• Emergency team established, contact telephone numbers maintained and updated
(including external emergency and rescue services)
• Development and maintenance of a management system for converting written
emergency procedures into graphical form.
• Provision and maintenance of graphical form of emergency procedures to the
workers

5. Employment of safety officer/safety supervisor

5.1. Competence of safety personnel

• Safety personnel qualification

• Safety personnel has received appropriate training and possess sufficient safety
knowledge, skill and experience relevant to work undertaken on site
• Provision of practical advice and comments
• Seek external expert advice readily if required

5.2. Adequacy of attendance and effort

• Regular inspection of sites and prompt issue of inspection reports

• Conduct follow up visits
• Conduct investigation of incidents/accidents, prepare reports and recommend
follow-up actions
• Arrange and conduct safety training if required
• Provide input in preparing working procedures, methods statements, safety plan
• Attend meetings of site safety management committee and site safety committee
• Issue safety bulletins and newsletters

5.3. Records and reporting (e.g. statutory forms, inspection and training records, test and
examination records, safety reports and minutes of safety committee meetings)

• Regular updating of records

• Prompt issue of inspection reports
• Submission of monthly safety reports in advance of site safety management
committee meeting
• Prompt preparation of minutes of site safety committee meeting
• Monthly safety report is comprehensive and truly reflects site conditions

5.4. Adequate resources, power and support provided by senior management

• Direct communication with senior managers and section managers

• Safety officer given sufficient power to give instructions or cease hazardous
operations or dismiss unsafe workers

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 • Recommendations/advice are given full consideration and support by senior
managers and section managers
• Adequate resources provided by senior management

5.5& Sufficiency of safety officer, safety supervisors and safety representatives

5.6
• Number of safety officers/safety supervisors provided in accordance with
contractual/legal requirement and/or compatible with the number of
sub-contractors/workers working on site
• Diligence in providing replacement for safety personnel in case of leave or
resignation
• Foreman or ganger of each labour group or team appointed as safety
representatives

5.7. Engagement of accredited safety supervisors

• “VG” should be marked if 60% or above of the safety supervisors joined the
voluntary accreditation scheme for Safety Supervisor (Construction) managed by
the Occupational Safety & Health Council.
• “G” should be marked if 30% or above but less than 60% of the safety
supervisors joined the voluntary accreditation scheme for Safety Supervisor
(Construction) managed by the Occupational Safety & Health Council.
• “S” should be marked if less than 30% of the safety supervisors joined the
voluntary accreditation scheme for Safety Supervisor (Construction) managed by
the Occupational Safety & Health Council.
• When calculating the above minimum percentages set out for the performance
rating, those safety supervisor(s) provided by the contractor beyond contractual
requirements with a view to achieving better safety performance should be
excluded.

6. Site accident record

6.1. Reporting of accidents/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incidents and under-reporting

situation

• Prompt reporting of accidents to the Labour Department

• Prompt notification of serious accidents, Dangerous Occurrences and near miss
incidents (with potential for fatality or Dangerous Occurrence), to
Architect/Engineer's Representative, followed by preliminary accident report
within 24 hours
• Submission of detailed report within 7 working days
• Comprehensiveness and depth of accident reports (complete with sketches and
photos)
• All reportable accidents, Dangerous Occurrences and near miss incidents reported
to the Architect/Engineer

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6.2. Upkeeping and analysis of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incident statistics

• Accident record include reportable accidents (more than 3 days of sick leave),
non-reportable accidents involving minor injuries, Dangerous Occurrence, near
misses, damage to properties and occupational illness
• Regular updating of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incident statistics
• Distribution of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incident statistics to
senior managers, section managers and relevant parties and statistics displayed in
notice boards
• Analysis of statistics to identify common causes and trends in accidents

6.3. Standard of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incident investigation

• Procedures for accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incident investigation

written
• Investigation include incidents involving minor injuries, occupational illness,
property damage, Dangerous Occurrence and near-miss incidents
• Line manager and/or senior manager participate in investigation
• Depth of investigation and report include recommendations to prevent recurrence
and any necessary training required
• Incorporation of interview records, photos and sketches etc.

6.4. Follow-up action

• Distribution of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incident investigation

report to senior managers, section managers and relevant parties
• Discussion of lessons learnt from accidents/Dangerous Occurrences/near miss
incidents during site safety committee meetings
• Review existing safe working procedures and method statements to check if
recommendations contained in investigation report are properly incorporated
• Issue revisions to existing safe working procedures/method statement
• Time-table set up to implement recommendations where appropriate
• Review if there is any need for specific training

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MEMO
From Secretary for Development To Distribution
Ref (02H8G-01-1) in DEVB(W) 516/70/03 (Attn : )
Tel. No. 3509 8277 Your Ref.
Fax No. 2524 9308 dated
Email [email protected] Fax No.
Date 26 November 2012 Total Pages 4 + Encl.

Score Card for Assessment of Site Safety Performance

The Score Card system was promulgated under Works Bureau Technical
Circular No. 26/2000 for assessing the site safety performance of public works
contracts. A 5-grade reporting system was introduced to the Score Card system in
February 2007 vide memo ref. (101D8T-01-1) in ETWB(W)516/70/03.

2. At its meeting on 17 November 2011, the Works Policies Coordination

Committee endorsed the implementation of a set of enhanced safety measures in public
works projects. One of these measures is the enrichment of the contents of the Score
Card system to encourage contractors to enhance their safety system in the following
four areas -

(a) New comers caring programme;

(b) Graphical working procedures for construction workers;
(c) Distribution of reminders on recent serious incidents; and
(d) Near miss incident reporting.

3. To implement the above enhanced safety measures, we have revised the

Score Card, the Guidance Notes for Completing the Score Card and the Guidance Notes
for Marking the Sub-items of the Score Card. We have also taken the opportunity to
review and make some updates to the said documents. Their updated version is at
Appendices A, B and C respectively. We have taken some time to consult works
departments and industry stakeholders whose comments have been incorporated as
appropriate. Key changes are summarized below: -

Item in Score Card Key Changes

2.0 - Provision and maintenance of 1. Three new sub-items are added to the Score
working environment Card at Appendix A -

 Sub-item 2.13 – Innovation on safety

measures, devices or installations.
 Sub-item 2.14 – Safety input /
measures beyond contract
requirements.
 Sub-item 2.15 – Fostering an
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Item in Score Card Key Changes

atmosphere for encouraging near
miss reporting.

2. A new paragraph 7 is added to the guidance

notes at Appendix B for rating of the above
sub-items.

3. Marking criteria are added to the guidance

notes at Appendix C for the above new
sub-items.

3.0 - Provision of information, 1. Three new sub-items are added to the Score
instruction and training Card at Appendix A -

 Sub-item 3.5 – Caring Programme

for Probationers and New Comers.
 Sub-item 3.6 – Provision of graphical
presentation of works instructions.
 Sub-item 3.7 – Distribution of
reminders on recent serious
incidents in construction industry
and near miss incidents on Site.

2. The description of sub-item 3.4 of the Score

Card is modified as “Safety training to
workers / mentors” to facilitate the
implementation of the Caring Programme.

3. Marking criteria are added to guidance

notes at Appendix C for the above
sub-items. Additional marking criteria are
also provided for the existing sub-items 3.2,
3.3 and 3.4.

4.0 - Provision and implementation 1. Additional marking criteria are provided for
of safe system of work the existing sub-item 4.8 in the guidance
notes at Appendix C to encourage the
provision of emergency procedures in
graphical form.

6.0 - Site accident record 1. The description of sub-items 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3
of the Score Card at Appendix A are
modified as follows to implement the
reporting of Dangerous Occurrence and
near miss -

 Sub-item 6.1 - Reporting of accidents/

Dangerous Occurrence/near miss
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Item in Score Card Key Changes

incidents and under-reporting
situation.
 sub-item 6.2 - Upkeeping and analysis
of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/
near miss incident statistics.
 Sub-item 6.3 - Standard of accident/
Dangerous Occurrence/near miss
incident investigation.

2. Paragraphs 8, 9, 10, 13 and 16 of the

guidance notes at Appendix B are modified
along with the addition of two new
paragraphs 11 and 12 to set out the updated
rating criteria for item 6.

3. Additional marking criteria are provided for

items 6.1 to 6.4 in the guidance notes at
Appendix C to embrace Dangerous
Occurrence and near miss incidents.

4. The new Appendices A, B and C shall be used for preparing the Reports
on Contractors’ Performance ending 28 February 2013 onwards.

5. Should you have any enquiry on the above, please contact Mr. Michael
Fong, CAS(W)5, at Tel No. 3509 8335 or Mr. Sam LAM, AS(WP)5, at Tel. No. 3509
8305.

( Signed )

( Jimmy P M Chan )
for Secretary for Development
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Distribution
DArchS
DCED
DDS
DEMS
DHy
DWS

c.c. LAD(W)
D of Housing
Internal
DS(W)2
PAS(W)4
SEO(PS)

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 Appendix A

Score Card for the Assessment of Site Safety Performance

for the Period from _______________ to ______________
Department : Office : Division : *Name of Consultant :

Contract No. and Title :

Type of contract : Civil / Building / Term / Specialist / Maintenance / others (Please state) * :
Pay for Safety and Environment Scheme * (* Delete as where inappropriate )
Name of Contractor :
Commencement date : Completion date :

Summary of Scores :-
Score Weighting Factor # Weighted Score
Main Item
(a) (b) (a) x (b)
1. Provision and maintenance of plant 0.15
2. Provision and maintenance of working environment 0.30
3. Provision of information, instruction and training 0.15
4. Provision and implementation of safe system of work 0.20
5. Employment of safety officer/safety supervisor 0.10
6. Site accident record 0.10
Total Weighted Score
Overall Performance Rating : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 6 of the Guidance Notes refers )
# These are the recommended weightings which can be adjusted to suit the particular nature of works of a contract.

Date(s) of issue of warning(s) / suspension order(s) by the 1. 2. 3. 4.

Architect/Engineer
Date(s) of issue of Improvement Notice(s) by the Labour Dept.

Date(s) of issue of Suspension Notice(s) by the Labour Dept.

Date(s) of Revocation of Suspension Notice(s) (if any)
Remarks :

Final Performance Rating : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *

Score Card completed by : Score Card Endorsed by :

( ) ( )
*Architect/Engineer's Representative Architect/Engineer*
Name : Name :
Post : Date : Post : Date :

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 Item 1.0 Provision and maintenance of plant (0.15) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item Lifting plant and equipment (e.g. cranes, wires, slings etc.),
1.1
1.2 Piling plant and equipment (e.g. material hoist, drilling, boring rigs etc.)
1.3 Earth-moving plant (e.g. excavators, backhoes etc.)
1.4 Temporary electricity supply systems and generators (e.g. power source,
switchboards, distribution boards, cable and wiring, earthing system etc.)
1.5 Welding and cutting equipment (e.g. electric arc/gas welding/cutting etc.)
1.6 Construction vehicles (e.g. trucks, dumpers etc.)
1.7 Powered hand tools (e.g. cartridge-operated tools, grinders, cutters etc.)
1.8 Other machinery (e.g. bench circular saw, abrasive wheels, compressed/
pneumatic air tools, pumps and vacuum pumps etc.)
Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)
5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)
Remarks :
Rating of Item 1.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
(Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )

Item 2.0 Provision and maintenance of working environment (0.30) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item 2.1 Housekeeping (e.g. stacking of materials, rubbish disposal etc.)

2.2 Excavations, trenches and earthworks

2.3 Covers and fencing to openings and fencing to edges

2.4 Access to and egress from workplaces (e.g. ladders, stairs etc.)

2.5 Scaffolds and working platforms

2.6 Welfare facilities (e.g. sanitary, washing facilities, drinking water etc.)

2.7 First-aid facilities (e.g. first aid kits, first aiders and stretchers)

2.8 Traffic diversion and control (e.g. lighting, signing and guarding)

2.9 Dust suppression, noise control and hazardous waste disposal

2.10 Use, storage and disposal of dangerous goods and chemicals (e.g.
fuels, gas cylinders, chemicals, refrigerants, paints, cleansing agents
etc.)
2.11 Fire prevention and protection (e.g. fire extinguishers and escape
routes)
2.12 Safety gear and personal protective equipment

2.13 Innovation on safety measures, devices or installations

2.14 Safety input/measures beyond contract requirements

2.15 Fostering an atmosphere for encouraging near miss reporting

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

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 Rating of Item 2.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )
Item 3.0 Provision of information, instruction and training (0.15) VG G S P VP NA

Sub item 3.1 Safety Information, rules and regulations (e.g. safety plan, safety
handbook, codes of practice, safety guides etc.)

3.2 Safety promotion and publications (e.g. safety posters, banners, display
boards and newsletters)

3.3 Safety training to site management and supervisory staff

3.4 Safety training to workers/mentors

3.5 Caring programme for Probationers and New Comers

3.6 Provision of graphical presentation of safety rules & regulations and

working procedures

3.7 Distribution of reminders on recent serious incidents in construction

industry and near miss incidents on Site

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

Rating of Item 3.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )

Item 4.0 Provision and implementation of safe system of work (0.20) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item 4.1 Management's commitment ( e.g. safety policy, attitude, supports and
efforts)

4.2 Safety organization ( e.g. structure, responsibility and safety committees)

4.3 Identification of hazards and risk assessment

4.4 Developing of control/mitigation measures (e.g. safe working

procedures, permit-to-work systems, isolation and tag-off instructions
etc.)

4.5 Implementation (e.g. adherence to procedures)

4.6 Monitoring (e.g. safety inspections)

4.7 Review of safety systems and follow-up improvements

4.8 Emergency preparedness (e.g. emergency procedures, co-ordinators,

drills and rescue teams)

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

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 Rating of Item 4.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )
Item 5.0 Employment of safety officer/supervisor (0.10) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item 5.1 Competence of safety personnel

5.2 Adequacy of attendance and effort

5.3 Records and reporting (e.g. statutory forms, inspection and training
records, testing and examination records, safety reports and minutes of
safety committee meetings)

5.4 Adequate resources, power and support provided by senior management

5.5 Sufficiency of safety officer

5.6 Sufficiency of safety supervisors/ safety representatives

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

Rating of Item 5.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )

Item 6.0 Site accident record (0.10) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item 6.1 Reporting of accidents/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incidents and

under-reporting situation

6.2 Upkeeping and analysis of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss

incident statistics

6.3 Standard of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incident

investigation

6.4 Follow up action

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

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 Other factors to be considered in the Remarks :-
No. of fatal accident(s) occurred in the reporting period (a)

No. of non-fatal reportable accident(s) occurred in the reporting period : (b)

Total no. of man-hours worked in the reporting period : (c)

Accident frequency rate in no. of reportable accidents per 100,000 man-hours worked : (d)
[(d) = (a + b)/(c) x 100,000]

Prevailing limit of accident rate for public works set by DEVB : (e)

Accident frequency rate equal to or better than the prevailing limit of accident rate, d ≦ e : Yes / No *Dangerous
occurrence(s) occurred in the reporting period : no.

Near miss incident(s) (with potential for fatality) occurred in the reporting period no.

Remarks :

Rating of Item 6.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )
Note : Please see Appendix B before marking the main items.

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 Appendix B
Guidance Notes for Completing the Score Card

Scoring and Rating System

1. In completing a score card at Appendix A, the Reporting Officer shall tick the
appropriate box {Very Good (VG), Good (G), Satisfactory (S), Poor (P), Very Poor
(VP), Not Applicable (NA)} for marking the sub-items of the six main items 1 to 6
that reflects the site safety performance of the contractor during the reporting period.
Reference can be made to the Guidance Notes at Appendix C in marking the
sub-items.

2. Scoring system for each sub-item:

Very Good (VG) = 5 points

Good (G) = 4 points
Satisfactory (S) = 3 points
Poor (P) = 2 points
Very Poor (VP) = 0 point
Not Applicable (NA) = not counted in the score

3. The score of each main item is calculated by the following formula: -

(5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x S + 2 x P ) x 100%
5 x (No. of applicable sub-items)

where  = total number of applicable sub-items ticked against the respective grading
of VG, G, S, P and VP

4. The rating of each main item in the score card is then decided according to the
following settings: -

Score of each main item Rating

Score < 40% = Very Poor
40% ≦ Score ＜ 60% = Poor
60% ≦ Score ＜ 71% = Satisfactory
71% ≦ Score ≦ 85% = Good
Score > 85% = Very Good

5. The Reporting Officer can revise the rating of a main item if he/she considers that the
calculated score and thus the overall rating of the main item does not reflect the actual
performance of the contractor. Under such circumstances, the Reporting Officer
should put down the reason(s) for the revision in the "Remarks" box of that main item
in the Score Card.

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6. After assessment of the main items, their scores are then transferred to the "Summary
of Scores" on page 1 for the calculation of the "Total Weighted Score" and the
"Overall Performance Rating". The settings for the Overall Performance Rating are as
follow: -

Total Weighted Score Overall Performance Rating

Score < 40% = Very Poor
40% ≦ Score ＜ 60% = Poor
60% ≦ Score ＜ 71% = Satisfactory
71% ≦ Score ≦ 85% = Good
Score > 85% = Very Good

Rating of Item 2 in the Score Card

7. Sub-items 2.13 and 2.14 are incentives to encourage better safety performance.
They should be given “Good” or “Very Good” rating whenever the corresponding
sub-item is applicable. For sub-item 2.15, near miss incident could lead to fatality
and serious accidents, it may be rated “Satisfactory”, “Poor” and “Very Poor”.

Rating of Item 6 in the Score Card

8. In assessing the contractor’s performance in Item 6 of the Score Card, consideration

should be given to the high accident rate of the contract and the occurrence of
Dangerous Occurrence(s), fatal accident(s) and/or near miss incidents1 (with potential
for fatality) during the reporting period. The Reporting Officer should obtain the
information from the contractor where necessary for completion of this main item.

9. In general, notwithstanding the scores for items 6.1 to 6.4, if the accident rate of the
contract for the reporting period (irrespective whether the reporting period is 6-weekly,
quarterly or 6-monthly) by the time of reporting is worse than the prevailing limit set
by the Development Bureau (DEVB), the contractor shall be given a " Poor" rating for
Item 6 subject to the condition that there was more than one accident happened in the
reporting period. The limit set by DEVB can be found in the Construction Site Safety
Manual posted on DEVB’s website, and if necessary the Departmental Safety and
Environmental Adviser should also be consulted. In the interpretation of the accident
rate, the Reporting Officer should take into consideration the nature and seriousness
of the accidents and whether there were repeated accidents of similar nature, when
deciding the rating.

10. A "Very Poor" rating with zero score for Item 6 should be given if one or more
Dangerous Occurrence, which could have led to a fatality, or one or more fatal
accidents, have occurred on the site during the reporting period, as long as the
Reporting Officer considers that the Dangerous Occurrence(s), and the fatal accident(s)
was / were due to the contractor not having taken reasonable practicable measures
including the provision of information, instruction, supervision and training for the
persons at work to ensure workplace safety.

1
A “near miss” is any incident which did not result in any injury or damage.

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11. A "Very Poor" rating with zero score for Item 6 should be given if there were repeated
near miss incidents of the same type with potential for fatality and the Contractor did
not take any action in preventing the recurrence of such incidents.

12. Reportable accident shall be as defined in the Contract, and in the absence of such,
reference should be made to the Construction Site Safety Manual.

13. If the sub-items 6.1 to 6.4 are not applicable due to no accident, Dangerous
Occurrence or near miss incident occurred during the reporting period, Item 6 should
be marked with a score of 70%, subject to the satisfaction by the Architect/Engineer’s
Representative of the contractor’s setting up and implementation of safety
management system for the contract as reflected in other sub-items of the Score Card.

Other Considerations

14. In completing the Score Card, the Reporting Officer shall make due consideration of
the contractor's effort and attitude in rectifying defects and irregularities pointed out
by site supervisory staff and the comments and deficiencies pointed out by the Marine
Department (in respect of marine plant/vessels) and the Labour Department in the
"Inspection Reports" issued. It should be noted that some comments made in the
Inspection Reports are advisory only.

Final Performance Rating

15. The Reporting Officer should take into account the warning(s) and/or suspension
order(s) issued by the Architect/Engineer and the number of Improvement Notice(s)
or Suspension Notice(s) issued by the Labour Department during the reporting period
in deciding the Final Performance Rating of the "Site Safety" Section of the RCP. If
the Reporting Officer considers that the Final Performance Rating of the contractor is
still satisfactory despite the warning(s) and/or suspension(s) given, he/she shall put
down the justifications in the "Remarks" box on the summary sheet of the Score Card.

16. A Final Performance Rating of "Very Poor" shall be given for any one of the
following events :-

(a) more than two (2) Improvement Notice(s) and/or Suspension Notice(s) were
issued by the Labour Department to the contractor for a three-month reporting
period {or more than one(1) for 6-weekly reporting and more than four (4) for
6-monthly reporting} in respect of separate incidents or safety inspections;

(b) failure to revoke a Suspension Notice within 14 days after it was issued;
(Note: Some improvement measures may need to take more than 14 days to
complete. Hence, the Reporting Officer should check with the Labour
Department to confirm whether the contractor’s performance is satisfactory in
revoking the Suspension Notice which has not been uplifted in 14 days.)

(c) repeated non-compliance with safety procedures despite the warning(s) given
by the Architect/Engineer and the Labour Department and failure to rectify the
situation within a reasonable time;

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 (d) any suspension of work or sections of work ordered by the Architect/Engineer
under the relevant GCC on grounds of site safety; and

(e) failure to rectify within a reasonable time any situation of "imminent danger"
identified by the Architect/Engineer and/or in the Contractor’s internal audit.

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 Appendix C

Guidance Notes for Marking the Sub-items of the Score Card

The following are areas to be considered during the marking of each sub-item. They are meant to
be an aide-memoir and are by no means exhaustive. Most of them can be marked through
impressions gained during the course of routine site inspections and day-to-day administration
and site supervision of the contract. Others are related to record keeping which the Safety
Officer are required to incorporate in their monthly safety reports submitted to the
Architect/Engineer’s Representative. The Architect/Engineer can also develop appropriate
sub-items, such as demolition, precautionary measures against flooding and typhoon etc., to suit
the particular nature of the works in the contract.

1. Provision and maintenance of plant

1.1. Lifting plant and equipment (e.g. cranes, wires, slings etc.)

• Cranes and lifting gears are tested with relevant certificates issued
• Cranes inspected by competent persons weekly with forms completed
• Outrigger extended and securely supported during lifting
• Competent operator and slinger/signaller employed
• Hooks, shackles and wire slings are marked with safe working load (SWL) and
inspected for wear and tear.
• Use of proprietary/genuine spares to replace worn out parts (e.g. locking pins)
• Control system for ensuring the safe use of lifting gears (e.g. colour coding
system)

1.2. Piling plant and equipment (e.g. material hoist, drilling, boring rigs etc)

• All assembling and dismantling carried out by competent person

• Checked and certified before commencement of work on site
• Maintained regularly with records kept
• Use of proprietary spare parts for replacement
• Suitability of type of plant used
• Hooks, shackles and wire slings are marked with SWL and inspected for wear
and tear
• Provision of interlocking device for material hoist

1.3. Earth Moving Plant (e.g. excavators, backhoes etc.)

• Maintained regularly with records kept

• Competent operators employed
• Use of proprietary spare parts for replacement
• Installation of audible reversing signals and /or flashing signals
• Precaution taken to avoid tipping over of plant near edges of slopes/excavations
with the use of markers or stoppers

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1.4 Temporary electricity supply system and generators (e.g. power source, switchboards,
distribution boards, cable and wiring, connections, earthing etc.)

• Regular checking of electrical supply system by registered electrical worker with

records of checking (including earthing resistance) kept.
• Connections inside switchboard insulated with casing connected to earth
• Electricity supply protected by circuit breakers (ELCB and MCB)
• Generators (including its casing) are earthed with adequate earthing resistance
• Use of armoured cables / Protection of cables against damage
• Use of weatherproof type plugs/sockets/couplers
• Use of 110V voltage for portable & hand-held tools and temporary site lighting
• Use of 25V voltage for hand-held tools and temporary lighting in confined spaces
and damp environment
• Provision of temporary lightning protection system to site office, high plant or
high structure if they are not well protected by existing structures nearby

1.5 Welding and cutting equipment (e.g. electric arc/gas welding/cutting etc.)

Gas welding and cutting

• Gas cylinders kept upright in stands/trolleys with fire extinguishers nearby
• Gas cylinders fitted with flash-back arrestors
• Conditions of gas hoses/pressure gauge checked regularly
• Trailing gas hoses protected from damage and not to cause tripping hazard
• Screens to contain hot slag
• Welders provided with appropriate personal protective equipment

Electric-arc welding
• Connections should not be exposed
• Condition of welding cables checked for damage
• Ensure adequate earthing and return current
• Screens to contain flying sparks
• Welders provided with appropriate personal protective equipment

1.6. Construction vehicles (e.g. trucks, dumpers etc.)

• All trucks used on site are licensed or with road worthiness certificates
• Audible warning signals for reverse movements
• Regular maintenance with records kept
• No man-riding on skips or dumpers
• No excessively worn out tires are used

1.7. Powered hand tools (e.g. cartridge-operated tools, grinders, cutters etc.)
• All moving parts guarded and casing not damaged
• Trailing cables kept as short as possible
• Tools stored properly when not in use
• Electrical tools are earthed unless double-insulated
• Plugs and sockets are of weatherproof type
• Regular maintenance with record kept

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 Cartridge operated tools
• Tools must be type approved by Commissioner for Labour
• Operator must hold a certificate of competency
• Only pins and cartridges which meet the manufacturer's specifications are used
• Tool is only loaded immediately prior to firing and a loaded tool is not left
unattended
• When not in use, tools shall be unloaded and kept locked in a box containing
instructions on care and operation

1.8 Other machinery (e.g. bench circular saw, abrasive wheels, compressed/pneumatic air
tools, pumps and vacuum pumps etc.)

Bench Circular Saw

• Crown guard, riving knife and push stick provided
• Emergency switch of push-button type installed
• Underside of bench enclosed
• Regular removal of saw dust

Abrasive wheels
• Name of competent person for mounting of abrasive wheels displayed
• Speed of spindles marked
• Speed of wheel not to exceed that of the spindle
• Protective guard provided
• Emergency switch installed

Compressed/pneumatic air tools

• Regular inspection and maintenance of air compressor
• Air receiver marked with its safe working pressure and fitted with proper pressure
gauges and pressure relief valves
• Air receiver tested and certified
• Correct jointing of compressed air supply lines secured by steel wires or strong
nylon ropes and regular inspection of connections for wear and tear
• Noise assessment conducted

Pumps and vacuum pumps

• Regular inspection and maintenance of pumps and motors
• Cable with appropriate protection against damage
• Earthing connection provided to pump casing
• Emergency stops and means of isolation provided to pump motors

2. Provision and maintenance of working environment

2.1. Housekeeping (e.g. stacking of materials, rubbish disposal etc.)

• Proper planning for storage of materials

• Materials are securely stacked and not overloading the supporting structure
• Adequate bins/skips provided for disposal of waste and regular disposal
• All passageway/works areas kept clear and free from tripping/slipping hazards
• Wooden planks/sheeting/stripped formwork are denailed

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 • Provision of adequate illumination at workplace
• Provision of isolation and/or warning notices for plant and equipment temporarily
suspended for work execution
• Site properly fenced off to prevent unauthorized access

2.2. Excavations, trenches and earthworks

• Provision of protection to edges of excavations and trenches to prevent falls in

excess of 2.0 metres
• Adequate shoring provided to support excavations/trenches exceeding 1.2m in
depth or with its sides cut to a safe batter
• Precautions taken against flooding or dropping of materials into trenches
• Prevention of vehicles falling into excavations
• Storage and stacking of materials/equipment/plant away from the edges of
excavations
• Excavations inspected and examined by a competent person with prescribed form
completed
• Provision of surface protection to slopes and cut-off drains at the top to prevent
surface erosion
• Precautionary measures taken against damages to utilities with the use of
detectors, trial pits etc. before excavation
• Provision of safe access to and egress from excavations

2.3. Covers and fencing to openings and fencing to edges

• Covers of adequate strength provided and securely fixed in position

• Immediate reinstatement of covers and fencing after temporary removal to
facilitate work process
• Fencing is of adequate strength to prevent persons falling into the opening and
edges especially the fall is in excess of 2.0 m
• Provision of intermediate rail to fencing for limiting any horizontal gap to less
than 600mm.

2.4. Access to and egress from workplaces (e.g. ladders. stairs etc.)

• Sufficient means of access to and egress from workplace are provided

• Ladders of sound material, fixed either at top and at the bottom, inclined at a
batter of 4 in 1 and extends 1 metre above the landing point
• Cat ladders provided with protective circular hoops and landing platforms at
intervals of no more than 9 metres
• Stairs provided with handrails
• Access and egress are free from obstruction and are of adequate width
• Adequate lighting provided in covered or enclosed workplace

2.5. Scaffolds and working platforms

• Scaffolds are of good construction, made of strong and sound materials and
properly maintained.
• Scaffolds adequately fixed, secured, tied, braced and founded

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 • Safe means of access, such as ladders, stairs provided
• Guardrails and toeboards provided at working platforms
• Working platforms closely boarded
• Warning notices displayed for incomplete or unsafe scaffolds
• Record of inspection of scaffolds on prescribed form

2.6. Welfare facilities (e.g. sanitary, washing facilities, drinking water, shelter etc.)

• Provision of sufficient latrine and washing conveniences

• Provision of changing facilities and lockers
• Provision of adequate supply of drinking water
• Provision of covered areas/shelters for taking refuge in adverse weather

2.7. First aid facilities ( e.g. first aid kits, first aiders and stretchers)

• Person trained in first aid, (first aider) available on site with their names and
contact telephone number displayed
• (one first aider for 30 to 99 workmen and at least two for 100 or more workmen)
• First aid box provided at workplace including isolated locations
• (one first aid box for five or more workmen or cupboard for every 50 workmen or
part thereof)
• Booklet "Hints on First Aid" kept in the first aid box
• Provision of a stretcher where there are 50 or more workmen
• Regular checking and replenishment of the provisions in the first aid box

2.8. Traffic diversion and control (e.g. lighting, signing and guarding)

• Movement of traffic for vehicles, plants and pedestrians organized and routes
demarcated
• Adequate directional/warning signs erected for traffic control including speed
limit sign, etc.
• Adequate lighting, signing and guarding of road works provided in accordance
with the Code of Practice for Lighting, Signing and Guarding of Road Works
• Warning signs for construction access erected, e.g. uneven road surface
• Precaution taken to avoid tipping over of construction vehicles and plant near
edges of slopes/excavations with the use of markers or stoppers

2.9. Dust suppression, noise control and hazardous waste disposal

• Dust suppression measures such as regular watering and provisions of sheeting

for covering up excavated materials during transport
• Use plants with quieter models
• Provision of noise screens/enclosures
• Noise assessments conducted and hearing protection zone notices displayed
• Hazardous materials (e.g. asbestos) removed and disposed by specially trained
persons in accordance with statutory requirement
• Provision of adequate ventilation in enclosed area

2.10 Use, storage and disposal of dangerous goods and chemicals (e.g. fuels, gas cylinders

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 and other hazardous chemicals, refrigerants, paints, cleansing agents etc.)

• Obtain permit/exemption certificates for storage of dangerous goods and

chemicals
• Storage not to exceed permitted/exempted quantity
• Store for inflammable materials provided with suitable fencing and shelter
• Fuel tank contents identified and NO SMOKING signs displayed
• Paints, varnishes, lacquers and other volatile painting materials are stored in
proper containers with labels
• Adequate number of appropriate types of fire extinguishers provided and
prominently located
• Adequate warning labels provided for chemicals
• Instruction notice on properties of chemicals and treatment procedure displayed

2.11. Fire prevention and protection (e.g. fire extinguishers and escape routes)

• Adequate number of correct types of fire extinguishers provided and prominently

located
• Fire fighting equipment are regularly checked for serviceability
• Establishment of fire orders, evacuation procedures and conduct of fire drills
• Fire escape routes kept free of obstructions
• Fire pump set up for water supply to floor levels above 30 m
• Liaison with Fire Services Department
• Layout plans showing fire escape routes and assembly points displayed at
prominent positions

2.12. Safety gear and personal protective equipment

• Appropriate safety gear and personal protective equipment provided to workers

• Instruction and training provided to workers on their use and maintenance
• Properly stored and maintained of safety gears/equipment
• Keeping of record for issue of safety gears/equipment and maintenance log

2.13. Innovation on safety measures, devices and installations

• Adopt new safety measures, devices or installations, the type or nature of design
or product, of which has not been commonly used in the local construction
industry
• Implement some new safety management initiatives that can promote the safety
culture and improve the safety awareness of workers
• Modification of existing or commonly used safety measures, device or
installation to suit the site situation which could enhance the required safety
standard

2.14. Safety inputs/measures beyond contract requirements

• Adopt safety measures, which are beyond the contractual requirements such as
higher standard of fencing and noise control measures etc.
• Provide more inputs or efforts (such as employment of more safety officers on

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 site or frequent site visit by management staff) than that required under the
contract with a view to achieving better safety performance

2.15. Fostering an atmosphere for encouraging near miss reporting

• Provision, maintenance and implementation of initiatives or incentive for

encouraging near miss reporting
• Establishment of an effective/efficient means for reporting near miss incidents
• Follow-up actions for near miss incidents

3. Provision of information, instruction and training

3.1. Safety information, rules and regulations (e.g. safety plan, safety handbook, codes of
practice and safety guides)

• Safety rules (general and specific) and regulations are written in appropriate
languages and understandable by all those working on the site and posted
conspicuously on site
• Discussion of safety rules with supervisors and employees
• Visitors are adequately briefed on general and specific site hazards before visiting
site
• Relevant guidance notes, codes of practices, regulations and safety handbooks
kept on site for reference and updated regularly
• Safety plans distributed as required under the contract

3.2. Safety promotion and publications (e.g. safety posters, banners, display boards and
newsletters)

• Safety promotional activities organized, e.g. quiz, seminars, video and film
sessions, competitions, and award schemes such as Model Workers Award, Model
Frontline Supervisors Award, Model Site Tidiness & Cleanliness Award
• Participation in safety campaigns organized by the Development Bureau, Labour
Department or Occupational Safety and Health Council etc.
• Workers representatives involved in organization of promotional campaigns
• Safety hint-cards, checklist or pamphlets and booklets distributed to workers
• Regular safety newsletters issued to all workers
• A notice board specially assigned for safety where posters, newsletters,
newspaper clippings on serious accidents and accident statistics are displayed to
promote the safety awareness of the workers
• Banners put up around the site to spread safety messages to workers

3.3 & Safety training for site management, supervisory staff, mentors, workers and visitors
3.4
• All workers (including those of sub-contractors) received the Labour Department
Recognized Green Card Training and possess relevant certificate
• All skilled workers (including those of sub-contractors) received the Trade
Specific Advanced Safety Training (or the so called "Silver Card Training")
• All workers (including those of sub-contractors) received site specific training

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 within the first week of commencing work on site
• All management and supervisory staff to attend an accident prevention and safety
management course commensurate with their duties
• Specific training provided to staff engaged in hazardous activities, e.g. working in
confined space
• Regular conduct of tool-box talks
• A record of training received by all staff kept and reviewed for planning purpose
• Visitors well briefed of hazards and rules of the site before commencing visits
• Sharing session to workers and site personnel on lesson learnt from serious
incidents 1 in the industry within 3 working days from the date of accident
• Additional training input provided to the prospective mentors (see second bullet
of paragraph 3.5 below) to strengthen their understanding on their importance and
responsibility before serving as mentors

3.5 Caring programme for Probationers and New Comers

• All workers who newly join the construction industry (referred to as

“Probationers”) and workers who have some experience but newly arrive at the
construction site (referred to as “New Comers”) are given a safety orientation
programme covering the essential safety aspects related to the particular
construction site
• Assign mentors (with a ratio of 1 mentor to not more than 4 Probationers) who
possess good experience on the specific site, for which the Probationers would
work at, and for them to look after the Probationers for a period of not less than
three months
• All Probationers and New Comers are labelled by a sticker on their safety helmets
for a period of not less than three months and two weeks respectively; and
removal of identification stickers for Probationers subject to their mentors being
satisfied with the safety performance of the Probationers

3.6 Provision of graphical presentation of safety rules & regulations and working procedures

• Workers provided with updated safety rules and regulations in graphical forms
• Development and maintenance of a management system for converting written
form of safety rules and regulations into graphical form.
• Provision and maintenance of graphical form of working procedures for high risk
activities to workers

3.7 Distribution of reminders on recent serious incidents in construction industry and near
miss incidents on Site

• Relevant information provided to the workers within 3 working days from

occurrence or upon receiving the same from the site supervisory staff

1
Serious incidents are as defined in DEVB TC(W) No. 3/2009

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4. Provision and implementation of safe system of work

4.1. Management's commitment (e.g. safety policy, attitude, supports and efforts)

• Policy statement signed by the company’s board level director or an equivalent

senior executive
• Management commits to meet statutory/contractual requirements or a higher
standard
• The policy identifies senior managers to charge with overall co-ordination and
implementation of the policy
• Senior managers are involved actively in implementing the policy, e.g. attending
safety tours, safety inspections, safety committee meetings and investigation of
serious accidents or incidents
• Section managers/ supervisors provided with adequate support and resources
• Safety reports/audit reports and action plan submitted to senior manager for
coordinating and monitoring follow-up actions

4.2 Safety organization (e.g. structure, responsibility and safety committees)

• An updated safety organization chart covering all sub-contractors working on site

provided
• Responsibility of each individual in the safety organization chart defined
• Sub-contractors are fully aware of their safety responsibilities.
• Monitoring of sub-contractors' site safety performance
• Active participation in Site Safety Management Committee
• Safety Plan Implementation Working Group set up where required
• Site safety committee attended by senior managers, representatives from all sub-
contractors and safety representatives of workers working on site
• Safety performance targets, working procedures, safety plan, accident statistics
reviewed in safety committee meeting
• Minutes of site safety committees distributed, endorsed by the most senior
manager and action taken on the basis of its recommendations

4.3. Identification of hazards and risk assessment

• A list of high risk/hazardous activities are identified before work commencement

and a record kept
• Information on such hazards are made known to those executing the tasks (e.g.
posters, briefing and instructions)
• Hazardous areas are fenced off or locked off
• Evaluation of the severity and frequency of the hazard, i.e. written risk
assessment
• Frequent inspections made to identify new hazards in view of changing
environment

4.4. Developing of control/mitigation measures (e.g. safe working procedures,

permit-to-work systems, isolation and tag-off instructions etc.)

• Control/mitigation measures developed according to results of risk assessment

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 • Risk assessment is included in method statement. It is comprehensive and
includes, but not limited to, sequence of work, material and equipment to be used,
training and instructions to be received by operatives and personal protective
equipment to be used.
• Supervisor assigned for ensuring the implementation of control measures for each
hazard
• "Permit to Enter", "Permit to Work", "Hot Work", "Fire Patrol" systems
developed for high risk activities or activities with fire risks (e.g. confined spaces
and hand-dug caissons)
• Provide isolation and tag-off instructions

4.5. Implementation (e.g. adherence to procedures)

• Before work commences, those executing the tasks should be adequately briefed
of the safety procedures and safe working method appropriate to their work
• Supervisor assigned for ensuring precautionary measures stated in safe working
procedures/method statements/ permit systems are being followed
• Temporary works checked against certified designs and loading certificates issued
before loading
• Any changes in site conditions are reported and safe working procedures/method
statements revised to suit
• An effective system implemented for the issue, recording, inspection and
replacement of personal protective equipment
• Safety co-ordination system established to enhance liaison between
sub-contractors

4.6. Monitoring (e.g. safety inspections)

• Adequate supervision to ensure safe working

• Regular inspections (both planned and impromptu inspections) by line
managers accompanied by safety personnel
• A system of reporting irregularities observed during inspections and procedures
for follow up action
• A procedure developed to bring up repeated irregularities to senior manager for
follow up action
• A programme of self-audits and independent audits planned and implemented

4.7. Review of the system and follow up improvements

• Review and updating of safety plan to suit site activities

• Review of safety performance against safety targets and prepare action plan for
improvement
• Active participation by all personnel involved in hazardous tasks to review
existing safety working procedures, method statements etc and recommend areas
for improvement
• Prompt implementation of follow up action/recommendations in inspection/audit
reports

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4.8. Emergency preparedness (e.g. emergency procedures, coordinators, drills and rescue
teams)

• Emergency procedures established and all personnel are fully aware of such
procedures, copies displayed at prominent locations
• Emergency drills are carried out regularly and procedures reviewed.
• Emergency team established, contact telephone numbers maintained and updated
(including external emergency and rescue services)
• Development and maintenance of a management system for converting written
emergency procedures into graphical form.
• Provision and maintenance of graphical form of emergency procedures to the
workers

5. Employment of safety officer/safety supervisor

5.1. Competence of safety personnel

• Safety personnel qualification

• Safety personnel has received appropriate training and possess sufficient safety
knowledge, skill and experience relevant to work undertaken on site
• Provision of practical advice and comments
• Seek external expert advice readily if required

5.2. Adequacy of attendance and effort

• Regular inspection of sites and prompt issue of inspection reports

• Conduct follow up visits
• Conduct investigation of incidents/accidents, prepare reports and recommend
follow-up actions
• Arrange and conduct safety training if required
• Provide input in preparing working procedures, methods statements, safety plan
• Attend meetings of site safety management committee and site safety committee
• Issue safety bulletins and newsletters

5.3. Records and reporting (e.g. statutory forms, inspection and training records, test and
examination records, safety reports and minutes of safety committee meetings)

• Regular updating of records

• Prompt issue of inspection reports
• Submission of monthly safety reports in advance of site safety management
committee meeting
• Prompt preparation of minutes of site safety committee meeting
• Monthly safety report is comprehensive and truly reflects site conditions

5.4. Adequate resources, power and support provided by senior management

• Direct communication with senior managers and section managers

• Safety officer given sufficient power to give instructions or cease hazardous
operations or dismiss unsafe workers

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 • Recommendations/advice are given full consideration and support by senior
managers and section managers
• Adequate resources provided by senior management

5.5& Sufficiency of safety officer, safety supervisors and safety representatives

5.6
• Number of safety officers/safety supervisors provided in accordance with
contractual/legal requirement and/or compatible with the number of
sub-contractors/workers working on site
• Diligence in providing replacement for safety personnel in case of leave or
resignation
• Foreman or ganger of each labour group or team appointed as safety
representatives

6. Site accident record

6.1. Reporting of accidents/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incidents and under-reporting

situation

• Prompt reporting of accidents to the Labour Department

• Prompt notification of serious accidents, Dangerous Occurrences and near miss
incidents (with potential for fatality or Dangerous Occurrence), to
Architect/Engineer's Representative, followed by preliminary accident report
within 24 hours
• Submission of detailed report within 7 working days
• Comprehensiveness and depth of accident reports (complete with sketches and
photos)
• All reportable accidents, Dangerous Occurrences and near miss incidents reported
to the Architect/Engineer

6.2. Upkeeping and analysis of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incident statistics

• Accident record include reportable accidents (more than 3 days of sick leave),
non-reportable accidents involving minor injuries, Dangerous Occurrence, near
misses, damage to properties and occupational illness
• Regular updating of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incident statistics
• Distribution of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incident statistics to
senior managers, section managers and relevant parties and statistics displayed in
notice boards
• Analysis of statistics to identify common causes and trends in accidents

6.3. Standard of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incident investigation

• Procedures for accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incident investigation

written
• Investigation include incidents involving minor injuries, occupational illness,
property damage, Dangerous Occurrence and near-miss incidents
• Line manager and/or senior manager participate in investigation

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 • Depth of investigation and report include recommendations to prevent recurrence
and any necessary training required
• Incorporation of interview records, photos and sketches etc.

6.4. Follow-up action

• Distribution of accident/Dangerous Occurrence/near miss incident investigation

report to senior managers, section managers and relevant parties
• Discussion of lessons learnt from accidents/Dangerous Occurrences/near miss
incidents during site safety committee meetings
• Review existing safe working procedures and method statements to check if
recommendations contained in investigation report are properly incorporated
• Issue revisions to existing safe working procedures/method statement
• Time-table set up to implement recommendations where appropriate
• Review if there is any need for specific training

WBTC No. 26/2000 – Appendix C (updated November 2012) Page C13 of 13

 Works Bureau Technical Circular No. 26/2000
Score Card for Assessment of Site Safety Performance

NOTICE

This technical circular has been updated by the Circulation Memo dated 22 February
2007, promulgating the changes brought about by the launching of the 5-grade
Contractors’ Performance Reporting System. The amendments to ETWB TC No.
26/2000 are given below. For further enquiry, please contact AS(S)1 at tel. no.
2848 6249.

1) Updated Score Card. (WBTC No. 26/2000 - Appendix A (updated Feb 2007))

2) Updated Guidance Notes for Completing the Score Card. (WBTC No. 26/2000 -
Appendix B (updated Feb 2007))

3) Circulation Memo dated 22 February 2007. (Para. 1(I) refers)

4) The original WBTC No. 26/2000. (for reference)

_______________________
 Appendix A

Score Card for the Assessment of Site Safety Performance

for the Period from _______________ to ______________
Department : Office : Division : *Name of Consultant :

Contract No. and Title :

Type of contract : Civil / Building / Term / Specialist / Maintenance / others (Please state) * :
Pay for Safety and Environment Scheme * (* Delete as where inappropriate )
Name of Contractor :
Commencement date : Completion date :

Summary of Scores :-
Score Weighting Factor # Weighted Score
Main Item
(a) (b) (a) x (b)
1. Provision and maintenance of plant 0.15
2. Provision and maintenance of working environment 0.30
3. Provision of information, instruction and training 0.15
4. Provision and implementation of safe system of work 0.20
5. Employment of safety officer/safety supervisor 0.10
6. Site accident record 0.10
Total Weighted Score
Overall Performance Rating : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 6 of the Guidance Notes refers )
# These are the recommended weightings which can be adjusted to suit the particular nature of works of a contract.

Date(s) of issue of warning(s) / suspension order(s) by the 1. 2. 3. 4.

Architect/Engineer
Date(s) of issue of Improvement Notice(s) by the Labour Dept.

Date(s) of issue of Suspension Notice(s) by the Labour Dept.

Date(s) of Revocation of Suspension Notice(s) (if any)
Remarks :

Final Performance Rating : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *

Score Card completed by : Score Card Endorsed by :

( ) ( )
*Architect/Engineer's Representative Architect/Engineer*
Name : Name :
Post : Date : Post : Date :

WBTC No. 26/2000 – Appendix A (updated Feb 2007) Page A1 of 4

 Item 1.0 Provision and maintenance of plant (0.15) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item Lifting plant and equipment (e.g. cranes, wires, slings etc.),
1.1
1.2 Piling plant and equipment (e.g. material hoist, drilling, boring rigs etc.)
1.3 Earth-moving plant (e.g. excavators, backhoes etc.)
1.4 Temporary electricity supply systems and generators (e.g. power source,
switchboards, distribution boards, cable and wiring, earthing system etc.)
1.5 Welding and cutting equipment (e.g. electric arc/gas welding/cutting etc.)
1.6 Construction vehicles (e.g. trucks, dumpers etc.)
1.7 Powered hand tools (e.g. cartridge-operated tools, grinders, cutters etc.)
1.8 Other machinery (e.g. bench circular saw, abrasive wheels, compressed/
pneumatic air tools, pumps and vacuum pumps etc.)
Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)
5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

Rating of Item 1.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
(Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )

Item 2.0 Provision and maintenance of working environment (0.30) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item 2.1 Housekeeping (e.g. stacking of materials, rubbish disposal etc.)

2.2 Excavations, trenches and earthworks

2.3 Covers and fencing to openings and fencing to edges

2.4 Access to and egress from workplaces (e.g. ladders, stairs etc.)

2.5 Scaffolds and working platforms

2.6 Welfare facilities (e.g. sanitary, washing facilities, drinking water etc.)

2.7 First-aid facilities (e.g. first aid kits, first aiders and stretchers)

2.8 Traffic diversion and control (e.g. lighting, signing and guarding)

2.9 Dust suppression, noise control and hazardous waste disposal

2.10 Use, storage and disposal of dangerous goods and chemicals (e.g.
fuels, gas cylinders, chemicals, refrigerants, paints, cleansing agents
etc.)
2.11 Fire prevention and protection (e.g. fire extinguishers and escape
routes)
2.12 Safety gear and personal protective equipment

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

Rating of Item 2.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )

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 Item 3.0 Provision of information, instruction and training (0.15) VG G S P VP NA

Sub item 3.1 Safety Information, rules and regulations (e.g. safety plan, safety
handbook, codes of practice, safety guides etc.)

3.2 Safety promotion and publications (e.g. safety posters, banners, display
boards and newsletters)

3.3 Safety training to site management and supervisory staff

3.4 Safety training to workers

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

Rating of Item 3.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )

Item 4.0 Provision and implementation of safe system of work (0.20) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item 4.1 Management's commitment ( e.g. safety policy, attitude, supports and
efforts)

4.2 Safety organization ( e.g. structure, responsibility and safety committees)

4.3 Identification of hazards and risk assessment

4.4 Developing of control/mitigation measures (e.g. safe working

procedures, permit-to-work systems, isolation and tag-off instructions
etc.)

4.5 Implementation (e.g. adherence to procedures)

4.6 Monitoring (e.g. safety inspections)

4.7 Review of safety systems and follow-up improvements

4.8 Emergency preparedness (e.g. emergency procedures, co-ordinators,

drills and rescue teams)

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

Rating of Item 4.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )

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 Item 5.0 Employment of safety officer/supervisor (0.10) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item 5.1 Competence of safety personnel

5.2 Adequacy of attendance and effort

5.3 Records and reporting (e.g. statutory forms, inspection and training
records, testing and examination records, safety reports and minutes of
safety committee meetings)

5.4 Adequate resources, power and support provided by senior management

5.5 Sufficiency of safety officer

5.6 Sufficiency of safety supervisors/ safety representatives

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

Rating of Item 5.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )

Item 6.0 Site accident record (0.10) VG G S P VP NA

Sub-item 6.1 Reporting of accidents

6.2 Upkeeping and analysis of accident statistics

6.3 Standard of accident investigation

6.4 Follow up action

Score of this main item = 5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

5 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Other factors to be considered in the Remarks :-

No. of non-fatal reportable accident(s) occurred in the reporting period : (a)

Total no. of man-hours worked in the reporting period : (b)

Accident frequency rate in no. of accidents per 100,000 man-hours worked : (a)/(b) x 100,000

Dangerous occurrence(s) occurred in the reporting period : no.

Fatal accident(s) occurred in the reporting period : no.

Remarks :

Rating of Item 6.0 : Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / Very Poor *
( Para. 4 of the Guidance Notes refers )
Note : Please see Appendix B before marking the main items.

WBTC No. 26/2000 – Appendix A (updated Feb 2007) Page A4 of 4

 Appendix B
Guidance Notes for Completing the Score Card

Scoring and Rating System

1. In completing a score card at Appendix A, the Reporting officer shall tick the
appropriate box {Very Good (VG), Good(G), Satisfactory (S), Poor (P), Very Poor
(VP), Not Applicable (NA)} for marking the sub-items of the six main items 1 to 6
that reflects the site safety performance of the contractor during the reporting period.
Reference can be made to the Guidance Notes at Appendix C in marking the
sub-items.

2. Scoring system for each sub-item:

Very Good (VG) = 5 points

Good (G) = 4 points
Satisfactory (S) = 3 points
Poor (P) = 2 points
Very Poor (VP) = 0 point
Not Applicable (NA) = not counted in the score

3. The score of each main item is calculated by the following formula: -

(5 x  VG + 4 x  G + 3 x S + 2 x P ) x 100%
5 x (No. of applicable sub-items)

where  = total number of applicable sub-items ticked against the respective grading
of VG, G, S, P and VP

4. The rating of each main item in the score card is then decided according to the
following settings: -

Score of each main item Rating

Score < 40% = Very Poor
40% ≦ Score ＜ 60% = Poor
60% ≦ Score ＜ 71% = Satisfactory
71% ≦ Score ≦ 85% = Good
Score > 85% = Very Good

5. The Reporting Officer can revise the rating of a main item if he/she considers that the
calculated score and thus the overall rating of the main item does not reflect the actual
performance of the contractor. Under such circumstances, the Reporting Officer
should put down the reason(s) for the revision in the "Remarks" box of that main item
in the Score Card.

WBTC No. 26/2000 – Appendix B (updated Feb 2007) Page B1 of 3

6. After assessment of the main items, their scores are then transferred to the "Summary
of Scores" on page 1 for the calculation of the "Total Weighted Score" and the
"Overall Performance Rating". The settings for the Overall Performance Rating are as
follow: -

Total Weighted Score Overall Performance Rating

Score < 40% = Very Poor
40% ≦ Score ＜ 60% = Poor
60% ≦ Score ＜ 71% = Satisfactory
71% ≦ Score ≦ 85% = Good
Score > 85% = Very Good
Rating of Item 6 in the Score Card

7. In assessing the contractor’s performance in Item 6 of the Score Card, consideration

should be given to the high accident rate of the contract and the reporting of
dangerous occurrence(s) and/or fatal accident(s) during the reporting period. The
Reporting Officer should obtain the information from the contractor where necessary
for completion of this main item.

8. In general, notwithstanding the scores for items 6.1 to 6.4, if the accident rate of the
contract for the reporting period (irrespective whether the reporting period is 6-weekly,
quarterly or 6-monthly) by the time of reporting is worse than the construction
industry average of the previous year, the contractor shall be given a " Poor" rating for
Item 6 subject to the condition that there was more than one accident happened in the
reporting period. The construction industry average of the previous year can be
obtained from the website of the Labour Department, and if necessary the
Departmental Safety and Environmental Adviser should also be consulted. In the
interpretation of the accident rate, the Reporting Officer should take into consideration
the nature and seriousness of the accidents and whether accidents of similar nature
were repeatedly in deciding the rating.

9. A "Very Poor" rating with zero score for Item 6 should be given if one or more
dangerous occurrence which could have led to a fatality, or one or more fatal accident
have occurred on the site during the reporting period, as long as the Reporting Officer
considers that the dangerous occurrence(s) or the fatal accident(s) was due to the
contractor not having taken reasonably practicable measures including the provision
of information, instruction, supervision and training for the persons at work to ensure
workplace safety.

10. If the sub-items 6.1 to 6.4 are not applicable due to no accident or Dangerous
Occurrence occurred during the reporting period, Item 6 should be marked with a
score of 70%, subject to the satisfaction by the Architect/Engineer’s Representative of
the contractor’s setting up and implementation of safety management system for the
contract as reflected in other sub-items of the Score Card.

WBTC No. 26/2000 – Appendix B (updated Feb 2007) Page B2 of 3

 Other Considerations

11. In completing the Score Card, the Reporting Officer shall make due consideration of
the contractor's effort and attitude in rectifying defects and irregularities pointed out
by site supervisory staff and the comments and deficiencies pointed out by the Marine
Department (in respect of marine plant/vessels) and the Labour Department in the
"Inspection Reports" issued. It should be noted that some comments made in the
Inspection Reports are advisory only.

Final Performance Rating

12. The Reporting Officer should take into account the warning(s) and/or suspension
order(s) issued by the Architect/Engineer and the number of Improvement Notice(s)
or Suspension Notice(s) issued by the Labour Department during the reporting period
in deciding the Final Performance Rating of the "Site Safety" Section of the RCP. If
the Reporting Officer considers that the Final Performance Rating of the contractor is
still satisfactory despite of the warning(s) and/or suspension(s) given, he/she shall put
down the justifications in the "Remarks" box on the summary sheet of the Score Card.

13. A Final Performance Rating of "Very Poor" shall be given for any one of the
following events :-

(a) more than two (2) Improvement Notice(s) and/or Suspension Notice(s) were
issued by the Labour Department to the contractor for a three-months reporting
period {or more than one(1) for 6-weekly reporting and more than four (4) for
6-monthly reporting} in respect of separate incidents or safety inspections;

(b) failure to revoke a Suspension Notice within 14 days after it was issued;
(Note: Some improvement measures may need to take more than 14 days to
complete. Hence, the Reporting Officer should check with the Labour
Department to confirm whether the contractor’s performance is satisfactory in
revoking the Suspension Notice which has not been uplifted in 14 days.)

(c) repeated non-compliance with safety procedures despite the warning(s) given
by the Architect/Engineer and the Labour Department and failure to rectify the
situation within a reasonable time;

(d) any suspension of work or sections of work ordered by the Architect/Engineer

under the relevant GCC on grounds of site safety; and

(e) failure to rectify within a reasonable time any situation of "imminent danger"
identified by the independent safety auditor and/or the Architect/Engineer.

WBTC No. 26/2000 – Appendix B (updated Feb 2007) Page B3 of 3

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By Fax
MEMO
Secretary for the Environment,
From Transport and Works To Distribution
Ref (01D8Y-01-1) in ETWB(W) 516/70/03 (Attn : )
Tel. No. 2848 2704 Your Ref.
Fax No. 2536 9299 dated
Email [email protected] Fax No.
Date 22 February 2007 Total Pages 3 + encl.

5-Grade Contractors’ Performance Reporting System

In line with the changes brought about by the launching of the 5-grade
Contractors’ Performance Reporting System, which will be effective from the first
reporting quarter of 2007, I would be grateful if you would draw the attention of your
project officers as well as your consultants to the corresponding amendments to WBTC
No. 26/2000, TCW No. 22/2003 and TCW No. 31/2004:-

(I) WBTC No. 26/2000 – Score Card for Assessment of Site Safety Performance

(a) The second sentence in Paragraph 5 and last two sentences in Paragraph 10 of
WBTC No. 26/2000 are to be replaced by the following (with amendments
underlined for ease of reference):-

“5. The six main items to be marked in a Score Card are identical to the six
aspects of performance in the “Site Safety” Section of a RCP and similar
performance ratings, viz. “Very Good”, Good”, “Satisfactory”, “Poor”, and
“Very Poor” are adopted.”

“10. A “Very Poor” rating in the “Final Performance Rating” of a Score Card
shall be reflected in the “Site Safety” section resulting in an “Adverse” RCP.
Under such circumstance, regulating actions against contractors with poor
performance as set out in the Contractor Management Handbook shall be
initiated where appropriate.”

(b) The Score Card in Appendix A attached to the Circular for assessing the
contractors’ site safety performance is superseded by the revised Appendix A
(updated Feb 2007) attached herewith;
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(c) Similarly, the Guidance Notes for completing the Score Card given in
Appendix B attached to the Circular is superseded by the revised Appendix B
(updated Feb 2007) attached herewith; and

(II) ETWB TCW No. 22/2003 – Additional Measures to Improve Site Cleanliness and
Control Mosquito Breeding on Construction Sites

Paragraphs 17 and 18 of WBTC No. 22/2003 are to be replaced by the following

(with amendments underlined for ease of reference):-

“17. If the contractor’s performance with respect to site cleanliness and/or control
of mosquito breeding on the site is not improved within a reasonable time as set
out by the site supervisory staff after the verbal warning, the
Architect/Engineer/Maintenance Surveyor shall issue a written warning to the
contractor for his poor performance. If the contractor’s performance is still not
improved despite the written warning, then the respective items 6.1, 7.3 or 7.4
and/or 7.7 in the RCP for reporting of the contractor’s performance shall be rated
“Poor” or “Very Poor” depending on the severeness of the non-compliance for
the reporting period containing the date of the written warning.”

“18. A “Poor” or “Very Poor” performance rating in items 6.1 or 7.7 of the RCP
shall automatically result in the mandatory “Poor” or “Very Poor” rating of the
relevant section 6 or 7 of the RCP respectively. The performance rating of the
RCP will be used for calculation of the contractor’s performance index in
accordance with WBTC No. 24/2002 for reference by project offices and relevant
tender boards in evaluation of tenders.”

(III) ETWB TCW No. 31/2004 – Trip Ticket System for Disposal of Construction &
Demolition Materials

The first sentence in Paragraph 21(b) of WBTC No. 31/2004 is to be replaced by

the following (with amendments underlined for ease of reference):-

“21(b). rate Item 4.8 in Section 4 of the Report on Contractor’s Performance as

“Very Poor” and overall “Very Poor” for Section 4 if one of the following
situations occurs, unless the Architect/Engineer is convinced that the improper
disposal is justifiable due to exceptional circumstances (e.g. under emergency
situation)…”
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2. The amendments will also be incorporated in the Construction Site Safety

and Environmental Management Manual to be issued in due course.

3. For further enquiry, please feel free to contact Mr. Philip CHUNG, AS(S)1 at
tel. no. 2848 6249.

( Signed )

( Y C Chan )
for Secretary for the Environment,
Transport and Works

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27 September 2000

Works Bureau Technical Circular No. 26/2000

Score Card for Assessment of Site Safety Performance

Scope

A Score Card system for assessing contractors’ site safety performance was
first introduced in 1999 for a trial period of 12 months vide WBTC No. 12/98 on 36
selected contracts. Following the success of the trial, it is now decided to extend its
applications to all works and term contracts carried out by contractors on the "List of
Approved Contractors for Public Works" and the "List of Approved Suppliers of
Materials and Specialist Contractors for Public Works" except for minor contracts for
supply of materials/equipment or laboratory testing etc..

Effective Date

2. This Circular shall take effect from the first quarter of the reporting cycle of
the Report on Contractors’ Performance (RCP) in 2001, that is, the period commencing
from 1 December 2000.

Effect on Existing Circulars

3. This Circular supersedes WBTC No. 12/98. It shall be read in conjunction

with WBTC No. 12/96 on report on contractors’ performance, WBTC No. 13/96 on
regulating actions against contractors with poor performance, and WBTC No. 32/99 on
the marking of quarterly performance reports for contracts included in the Independent
Safety Audit Scheme (ISAS). In addition, the reference to Appendix D of WBTC No.

WBTC No. 26/2000 Page 1 of 5

12/98 and the provision to amend the RCP as mentioned in WBTC No. 32/99 are
hereby cancelled.

Introduction

4. WBTC No. 12/96 introduced the revised RCP. "Site Safety" is one of the
ten sections to be reported which consists of six aspects of performance. An overall
"Poor" rating in the Site Safety Section will result in an "Adverse" RCP. In order to
enhance the standard of reporting "Site Safety" in the RCP and to ensure a consistent
approach be adopted in assessing "Site Safety", the Score Card is developed to
provide further guidance to the Reporting Officer for assessing the site safety
performance of contractors.

Score Card

5. The Score Card attached at Appendix A provides a quantitative approach

to assess the safety aspects of performance of contractors. The six main items to be
marked in a Score Card are identical to the six aspects of performance in the "Site
Safety" section of a RCP and similar performance ratings, viz. "Very good",
"Satisfactory" and "Poor" are adopted. Besides that, these main items in the Score
Card are given weightings. They are recommended weightings applicable to most
civil engineering or building works contracts. However, the Architect/Engineer may
adjust these weightings to suit the nature of works of a particular contract, e.g., E&M
contracts and term contracts. One example of such adjustment for a term contract is
that the weightings for the six aspects of performance viz. the provision of
maintenance of plant, provision and maintenance of working environment, provision
of information, instruction and training, provision and implementation of safety
system of work, employment of safety officer/supervisor and site accident record can
be adjusted to 0.10, 0.20, 0.15, 0.30, 0.15 and 0.10 respectively.

6. The Guidance Notes for completing the Score Card and for marking the
sub-items of the Score Card are attached in Appendices B and C respectively. In
marking the sub-items of a Score Card, the Reporting Officer shall only mark those
relevant sub-items making due reference to the general statutory requirements and the
specific contractual requirements under individual contracts. It should be noted that
some of the safety management requirements, such as policy statements, safety
committees, safety representatives etc., set out in the Guidance Notes for marking the
sub-items may only be applicable to contracts where a Safety Plan is required.
Furthermore, they are meant to be an aide-memoir to assist the marking and are by no
means exhaustive. The Architect/Engineer may add/amend the sub-items of
performance as appropriate to suit the nature of work of a particular contract, such as
demolition, precautionary measures against flooding/landslips, etc.

WBTC No. 26/2000 Page 2 of 5

Application of Score Card

7. One Score Card is to be completed by the Architect/Engineer's

Representative and endorsed by the Architect/Engineer for completion of each RCP
irrespective of whether the reporting period of the RCP is 6-weekly, quarterly or
6-monthly as the case may be. The assessment should reflect the observation during
routine site inspections and day-to-day administration and site supervision of the
contract during the reporting period. Score Cards are required to be completed
throughout the whole contract period unless otherwise instructed by the
Architect/Engineer. However, Score Card is not required during the maintenance
period, defects liability period or establishment period. Completed Score Cards are
to be kept by the project office for record purpose.

8. The checklist for marking the sub-items of the Score Card given in
Appendix C is fundamental to the construction activities in normal situations. The
Architect/Engineer may consider incorporating the checklist items into the weekly
safety walk checklists for use by his/her site staff so that a more consistent and
objective assessment can be made on the contractor’s safety performance during the
reporting period.

9. Any items of major weaknesses identified in the Score Card shall be

promptly communicated in writing by the Architect/Engineer or his/her representative
to the Contractor who shall be requested to take prompt and appropriate action to
rectify the situation. The major weaknesses identified and follow up actions required
shall be discussed in the following Site Safety Management Committee meetings or
progress meeting where appropriate, until satisfactory completion of the remedial
action.

10. After the ratings for all the six main items in a Score Card are decided,
they shall be entered into the corresponding aspects of performance in the "Site
Safety" section of the RCP. In addition, the scores of each main item shall be
transferred to the "Summary of Scores" for the calculation of the Total Weighted
Score and thus the "Overall Performance Rating". The "Final Performance Rating"
of a Score Card is further determined on the basis of the "Overall Performance
Rating" taking into consideration of other factors such as the issue of warning(s)
and/or suspension order(s) by the Architect/Engineer and the number of Improvement
Notice(s) or Suspension Notice(s) issued by the Labour Department during the
reporting period. A "Poor" rating in the "Final Performance Rating" of a Score Card
shall be reflected in the "Site Safety" section resulting in an "Adverse" RCP. Under
such circumstance, regulating actions against contractors with poor performance as
set out in WBTC No.13/96 shall be initiated where appropriate.

Completion of RCP for contracts included in the Independent Safety Audit

Scheme (ISAS)

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11. For contracts included in the ISAS, if there is a safety audit carried out
within the reporting period, the results and recommendations contained in that safety
audit report should be entered in the "Site Safety" section of the RCP as they represent
the findings of detailed and independent assessments of the contractor's safety
management system and its implementation. The corresponding section(s) to be
referred to in the safety audit report for consideration in the completion of the RCP are
appended in the table below:

Corresponding
Aspects of performance in the
Section(s) in Safety
Report on Contractors' Performance
Audit report
Section 3.1 - Provision and maintenance of plant 14.5
Section 3.2 - Provision and maintenance of working 8, 12, 14.1 to 14.4
environment
Section 3.3 - Provision of information, instruction and training 3, 4 , 11
Section 3.4 - Provision and implementation of safe systems of 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 13
work 14.1 to 14.4
Section 3.5 - Employment of safety officer/supervisor 2
Section 3.6 - Site Accident Record 9

12. According to WBTC No. 32/99, the following scenarios shall warrant an
"Adverse" RCP for contracts included in the ISAS. They are:-

(i) where the safety audit report results indicated that the score in either
Part (a) - Sections 1 to 13 on safety management system or Part (b) -
Section 14 on implementation of the Safety Plan on site is below 60%;
and

(ii) where the Contractor has failed to take immediate action to rectify any
situation of imminent danger identified and informed by the safety
auditor during the safety audit. An "Adverse" report shall be marked
in the RCP of the reporting period and in the following RCP until the
situation has been satisfactorily rectified.

13. In considering the safety audit results in the RCP, it should be noted that
the receipt of safety audit report from the safety auditor normally takes two weeks or
more after the physical audit. Therefore, it is possible that the safety audit report may
not be available by the time of completing a RCP, especially when the safety audit is
carried out close to the end of the reporting period. To avoid this, the Reporting
Officer should, in commenting the safety audit programme submitted by the safety
auditor, ensure that the safety audit reports will be received in time for the completion
of RCPs under normal conditions.

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14. Where a 6-weekly reporting is required for a RCP, the Reporting Officer
should check the safety audit programme that the date of next safety audit will not be
close to the end of the 6-weekly reporting period. Otherwise, consideration should be
given, in consultation with the contractor and the safety auditor, to bring forward or
defer the date of next safety audit to suit the reporting schedule of the RCP. Where it
is not possible to adjust the safety audit programme, the Reporting Officer should
attend the close-out meeting of the safety audit to obtain the preliminary assessment of
the safety auditor on the contractor’s safety performance for the completion of the
respective RCP.

(W S Chan)
Deputy Secretary (Works Policy)

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 Score Card for the Assessment of Site Safety Performance
for the Period from _______________ to ______________
Department : Office : Division : *Name of Consultant :

Contract No. and Title :

Type of contract : Civil / Building / Term / Specialist / Maintenance / others (Please state) * :
Pay for Safety Scheme / Independent Safety Audit Scheme * (* Delete as where inappropriate )
Name of Contractor :
Commencement date : Completion date :

Summary of Scores :-
Score Weighting Factor # Weighted Score
Main Item
(a) (b) (a) x (b)
1. Provision and maintenance of plant 0.15
2. Provision and maintenance of working environment 0.30
3. Provision of information, instruction and training 0.15
4. Provision and implementation of safe system of work 0.20
5. Employment of safety officer/safety supervisor 0.10
6. Site accident record 0.10

Total Weighted Score

Overall Performance Rating : Very Good (> 80% ) / Satisfactory (60 - 80%) / Poor ( < 60% ) *
# These are the recommended weightings which can be adjusted to suit the particular nature of works of a contract.

Date(s) of issue of warning(s) / suspension order(s) by the 1. 2. 3. 4.

Architect/Engineer
Date(s) of issue of Improvement Notice(s) by the Labour Dept.

Date(s) of issue of Suspension Notice(s) by the Labour Dept.

Date(s) of Revocation of Suspension Notice(s) (if any)

Remarks :

Final Performance Rating : Very Good / Satisfactory / Poor *

Score Card completed by : Score Card Endorsed by :

( ) ( )
*Architect/Engineer's Representative Architect/Engineer*
Name : Name :
Post : Date : Post : Date :

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 Item 1.0 Provision and maintenance of plant (0.15) VG S P VP NA
Sub-item 1.1 Lifting plant and equipment (e.g. cranes, wires, slings etc.),
1.2 Piling plant and equipment (e.g. material hoist, drilling, boring rigs etc.)
1.3 Earth-moving plant (e.g. excavators, backhoes etc.)
1.4 Temporary electricity supply systems and generators (e.g. power source,
switchboards, distribution boards, cable and wiring, earthing etc.)
1.5 Welding and cutting equipment (e.g. electric arc/gas welding/cutting etc.)
1.6 Construction vehicles (e.g. trucks, dumpers etc.)
1.7 Powered hand tools (e.g. cartridge-operated tools, grinders, cutters etc.)
1.8 Other machinery (e.g. bench circular saw, abrasive wheels, compressed/
pneumatic air tools, pumps and vacuum pumps etc.)
Score of this main item = 4 x  VG + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)
4 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

Rating of Item 1.0 : Very Good / Satisfactory / Poor *

( >80% / 60 - 80% / <60% )

Item 2.0 Provision and maintenance of working environment (0.30) VG S P VP NA

Sub-item 2.1 Housekeeping (e.g. stacking of materials, rubbish disposal etc.)

2.2 Excavations, trenches and earthworks

2.3 Covers and fencing to openings and fencing to edges

2.4 Access to and egress from workplaces (e.g. ladders, stairs etc.)

2.5 Scaffolds and working platforms

2.6 Welfare facilities (e.g. sanitary, washing facilities, drinking water etc.)

2.7 First-aid facilities (e.g. first aid kits, first aiders and stretchers)

2.8 Traffic diversion and control (e.g. lighting, signing and guarding)

2.9 Dust suppression, noise control and hazardous waste disposal

2.10 Use, storage and disposal of dangerous goods and chemicals (e.g. fuels,
gas cylinders, chemicals, refrigerants, paints, cleansing agents etc.)
2.11 Fire prevention and protection (e.g. fire extinguishers and escape routes)

2.12 Safety gear and personal protective equipment

Score of this main item = 4 x  VG + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

4 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

Rating of Item 2.0 : Very Good / Satisfactory / Poor *

( >80% / 60 - 80% / <60% )

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 Item 3.0 Provision of information, instruction and training (0.15) VG S P VP NA

Sub item 3.1 Safety Information, rules and regulations (e.g. safety plan, safety
handbook, codes of practice, safety guides etc.)

3.2 Safety promotion and publications (e.g. safety posters, banners, display
boards and newsletters)

3.3 Safety training to site management and supervisory staff

3.4 Safety training to workers

Score of this main item = 4 x  VG + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

4 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

Rating of Item 3.0 : Very Good / Satisfactory / Poor *

( >80% / 60 - 80% / <60% )

Item 4.0 Provision and implementation of safe system of work (0.20) VG S P VP NA

Sub-item 4.1 Management's commitment ( e.g. safety policy, attitude, supports and
efforts)

4.2 Safety organization ( e.g. structure, responsibility and safety committees)

4.3 Identification of hazards and risk assessment

4.4 Developing of control/mitigation measures (e.g. safe working

procedures, permit-to-work systems, isolation and tag-off instructions
etc.)

4.5 Implementation (e.g. adherence to procedures)

4.6 Monitoring (e.g. safety inspections)

4.7 Review of safety systems and follow-up improvements

4.8 Emergency preparedness (e.g. emergency procedures, co-ordinators,

drills and rescue teams)

Score of this main item = 4 x  VG + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

4 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

Rating of Item 4.0 : Very Good / Satisfactory / Poor *

( >80% / 60 - 80% / <60% )

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 Item 5.0 Employment of safety officer/supervisor (0.10) VG S P VP NA

Sub-item 5.1 Competence of safety personnel

5.2 Adequacy of attendance and effort

5.3 Records and reporting (e.g. statutory forms, inspection and training
records, testing and examination records, safety reports and minutes of
safety committee meetings)

5.4 Adequate resources, power and support provided by senior management

5.5 Sufficiency of safety officer

5.6 Sufficiency of safety supervisors/ safety representatives

Score of this main item = 4 x  VG + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

4 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Remarks :

Rating of Item 5.0 : Very Good / Satisfactory / Poor *

( >80% / 60 - 80% / <60% )

Item 6.0 Site accident record (0.10) VG S P VP NA

Sub-item 6.1 Reporting of accidents

6.2 Upkeeping and analysis of accident statistics

6.3 Standard of accident investigation

6.4 Follow up action

Score of this main item = 4 x  VG + 3 x  S + 2 x P x 100% = % (transfer to P.1)

4 x (no. of applicable sub-items)

Other factors to be considered in the Remarks :-

No. of non-fatal reportable accident(s) occurred in the reporting period : (a)

Total no. of man-hours worked in the reporting period : (b)

Accident frequency rate in no. of accidents per 100,000 man-hours worked : (a)/(b) x 100,000

Dangerous occurrence(s) occurred in the reporting period : no.

Fatal accident(s) occurred in the reporting period : no.

Remarks :

Rating of Item 6.0 : Very Good / Satisfactory / Poor *

( >80% / 60 - 80% / <60% )
Note : Please see Appendix B before marking the main items.

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 Appendix B
Guidance Notes for Completing the Score Card

Scoring and Rating System

1. In completing a score card at Appendix A, the Reporting officer shall tick the
appropriate box {Very Good (VG), Satisfactory (S), Poor (P), Very Poor (VP),
Not Applicable (NA)} for marking the sub-items of the six main items 1 to 6
that reflects the site safety performance of the contractor during the reporting
period. Reference can be made to the Guidance Notes at Appendix C in
marking the sub-items.

2. Scoring system for each sub-item:

Very Good (VG) = 4 points

Satisfactory (S) = 3 points
Poor (P) = 2 points (less than satisfactory)
Very Poor (VP) = 0 point
Not Applicable (NA) = not counted in the score

3. The score of each main item is calculated by the following formula: -

(4 x  VG + 3 x S + 2 x P ) x 100%
4 x (No. of applicable sub-items)

where  = total number of applicable sub-items ticked against the respective

grading of VG, S and P

4. The rating of each main item in the score card is then decided according to the
following settings: -

Score of each main item Rating

< 60% = Poor
60% to 80% = Satisfactory
> 80% = Very Good

5. The Reporting Officer can revise the rating of a main item if he/she considers
that the calculated score and thus the overall rating of the main item does not
reflect the actual performance of the contractor. Under such circumstances, the
Reporting Officer should put down the reason(s) for the revision in the
"Remarks" box of that main item in the Score Card.

6. After assessment of the main items, their scores are then transferred to the
"Summary of Scores" on page 1 for the calculation of the "Total Weighted

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 Score" and the "Overall Performance Rating". The settings for the Overall
Performance Rating are as follow: -

Total Weighted Score Overall Performance Rating

< 60% = Poor
60% to 80% = Satisfactory
>80% = Very Good
Rating of Item 6 in the Score Card

7. In assessing the contractor’s performance in Item 6 of the Score Card,

consideration should be given to the high accident rate of the contract and the
reporting of dangerous occurrence(s) and/or fatal accident(s) during the
reporting period. The Reporting Officer should obtain the information from the
contractor where necessary for completion of this main item.

8. In general, notwithstanding the scores for items 6.1 to 6.4, if the accident rate
of the contract for the reporting period (irrespective whether the reporting
period is 6-weekly, quarterly or 6-monthly) by the time of reporting is worse
than the construction industry average of the previous year, the contractor shall
be given a "Poor" rating for Item 6 subject to the condition that there was more
than one accident happened in the reporting period. The construction industry
average of the previous year can be obtained from the Departmental Safety
Adviser. In the interpretation of the accident rate, the Reporting Officer should
taken into consideration the nature and seriousness of the accidents and
whether accidents of similar nature were repeatedly in deciding the rating.

9. A "Very Poor" rating with zero score for Item 6 should be considered if one or
more dangerous occurrence which could have led to a fatality or one or more
fatal accident occurred on the site during the reporting period. However, it must
be ascertained that the dangerous occurrence or the fatal accident occurred was
due to the contractor not taken reasonably practicable measures including the
provision of information, instruction, supervision and training for the persons at
work to ensure workplace safety.

10. If the sub-items 6.1 to 6.4 are not applicable due to no accident or Dangerous
Occurrence occurred during the reporting period, Item 6 should be marked with
a score of 75%, subject to the satisfaction by the Architect/Engineer’s
Representative of the contractor’s setting up and implementation of safety
management system for the contract as reflected in other sub-items of the Score
Card.

Other Considerations

11. In completing the Score Card, the Reporting Officer shall make due
consideration of the contractor's effort and attitude in rectifying defects and

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 irregularities pointed out by site supervisory staff and the comments and
deficiencies pointed out by the Marine Department (in respect of marine
plant/vessels) and the Labour Department in the "Inspection Reports" issued.
It should be noted that some comments made in the Inspection Reports are
advisory only.

Final Performance Rating

12. The Reporting Officer should take into account the warning(s) and/or
suspension order(s) issued by the Architect/Engineer and the number of
Improvement Notice(s) or Suspension Notice(s) issued by the Labour
Department during the reporting period in deciding the Final Performance
Rating of the "Site Safety" Section of the RCP. If the Reporting Officer
considers that the Final Performance Rating of the contractor is still satisfactory
despite of the warning(s) and/or suspension(s) given, he/she shall put down the
justifications in the "Remarks" box on the summary sheet of the Score Card.

13. A Final Performance Rating of "Poor" shall be given for any one of the
following events :-

(a) more than two (2) Improvement Notice(s) and/or Suspension Notice(s)
were issued by the Labour Department to the contractor for a
three-months reporting period {or more than one(1) for 6-weekly
reporting and more than four (4) for 6-monthly reporting} in respect of
separate incidents or safety inspections;

(b) failure to revoke a Suspension Notice within 14 days after it was issued;

(Note: Some improvement measures may need to take more than 14

days to complete. Hence, the Reporting Officer shall check with the
Labour Department to confirm whether the contractor’s performance is
satisfactory in revoking the Suspension Notice which has not been
uplifted in 14 days.)

(c) repeated non-compliance with safety procedures despite the warning(s)

given by the Architect/Engineer and failure to rectify the situation within
a reasonable time;

(d) any suspension of work or sections of work ordered by the

Architect/Engineer under the relevant GCC on grounds of site safety;
and

(e) failure to rectify within a reasonable time any situation of "imminent

danger" identified by the independent safety auditor and/or the
Architect/Engineer.

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 Appendix C

Guidance Notes for Marking the Sub-items of the Score Card

The following are areas to be considered during the marking of each sub-item. They are meant to
be an aide-memoir and are by no means exhaustive. Most of them can be marked through
impressions gained during the course of routine site inspections and day-to-day administration
and site supervision of the contract. Others are related to record keeping which the Safety
Officer are required to incorporate in their monthly safety reports submitted to the
Architect/Engineer’s Representative. The Architect/Engineer can also develop appropriate
sub-items, such as demolition, precautionary measures against flooding and typhoon etc., to suit
the particular nature of the works in the contract.

1. Provision and maintenance of plant

1.1. Lifting plant and equipment (e.g. cranes, wires, slings etc.)

• Cranes and lifting gears are tested with relevant certificates issued
• Cranes inspected by competent persons weekly with forms completed
• Outrigger extended and securely supported during lifting
• Competent operator and slinger/signaller employed
• Hooks, shackles and wire slings are marked with safe working load (SWL) and
inspected for wear and tear.
• Use of proprietary/genuine spares to replace worn out parts (e.g. locking pins)
• Control system for ensuring the safe use of lifting gears (e.g. colour coding
system)

1.2. Piling plant and equipment (e.g. material hoist, drilling, boring rigs etc)

• All assembling and dismantling carried out by competent person

• Checked and certified before commencement of work on site
• Maintained regularly with records kept
• Use of proprietary spare parts for replacement
• Suitability of type of plant used
• Hooks, shackles and wire slings are marked with SWL and inspected for wear
and tear
• Provision of interlocking device for material hoist

1.3. Earth Moving Plant (e.g. excavators, backhoes etc.)

• Maintained regularly with records kept

• Competent operators employed
• Use of proprietary spare parts for replacement
• Installation of audible reversing signals and /or flashing signals
• Precaution taken to avoid tipping over of plant near edges of slopes/excavations
with the use of markers or stoppers

1.4 / …….

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1.4 Temporary electricity supply system and generators (e.g. power source, switchboards,
distribution boards, cable and wiring, connections, earthing etc.)

• Regular checking of electrical supply system by registered electrical worker with

records of checking (including earthing resistance) kept.
• Connections inside switchboard insulated with casing connected to earth
• Electricity supply protected by circuit breakers (ELCB and MCB)
• Generators (including its casing) are earthed with adequate earthing resistance
• Use of armoured cables / Protection of cables against damage
• Use of weatherproof type plugs/sockets/couplers
• Use of 110V voltage for portable & hand-held tools and temporary site lighting
• Use of 25V voltage for hand-held tools and temporary lighting in confined spaces
and damp environment
• Provision of temporary lightning protection system to site office, high plant or
high structure if they are not well protected by existing structures nearby

1.5 Welding and cutting equipment (e.g. electric arc/gas welding/cutting etc.)

Gas welding and cutting

• Gas cylinders kept upright in stands/trolleys with fire extinguishers nearby
• Gas cylinders fitted with flash-back arrestors
• Conditions of gas hoses/pressure gauge checked regularly
• Trailing gas hoses protected from damage and not to cause tripping hazard
• Screens to contain hot slag
• Welders provided with appropriate personal protective equipment

Electric-arc welding
• Connections should not be exposed
• Condition of welding cables checked for damage
• Ensure adequate earthing and return current
• Screens to contain flying sparks
• Welders provided with appropriate personal protective equipment

1.6. Construction vehicles (e.g. trucks, dumpers etc.)

• All trucks used on site are licensed or with road worthiness certificates
• Audible warning signals for reverse movements
• Regular maintenance with records kept
• No man-riding on skips or dumpers
• No excessively worn out tires are used

1.7. Powered hand tools (e.g. cartridge-operated tools, grinders, cutters etc.)
• All moving parts guarded and casing not damaged
• Trailing cables kept as short as possible
• Tools stored properly when not in use
• Electrical tools are earthed unless double-insulated
• Plugs and sockets are of weatherproof type
• Regular maintenance with record kept

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 Cartridge operated tools
• Tools must be type approved by Commissioner for Labour
• Operator must hold a certificate of competency
• Only pins and cartridges which meet the manufacturer's specifications are used
• Tool is only loaded immediately prior to firing and a loaded tool is not left
unattended
• When not in use, tools shall be unloaded and kept locked in a box containing
instructions on care and operation

1.8 Other machinery (e.g. bench circular saw, abrasive wheels, compressed/pneumatic air
tools, pumps and vacuum pumps etc.)

Bench Circular Saw

• Crown guard, riving knife and push stick provided
• Emergency switch of push-button type installed
• Underside of bench enclosed
• Regular removal of saw dust

Abrasive wheels
• Name of competent person for mounting of abrasive wheels displayed
• Speed of spindles marked
• Speed of wheel not to exceed that of the spindle
• Protective guard provided
• Emergency switch installed

Compressed/pneumatic air tools

• Regular inspection and maintenance of air compressor
• Air receiver marked with its safe working pressure and fitted with proper pressure
gauges and pressure relief valves
• Air receiver tested and certified
• Correct jointing of compressed air supply lines secured by steel wires or strong
nylon ropes and regular inspection of connections for wear and tear
• Noise assessment conducted

Pumps and vacuum pumps

• Regular inspection and maintenance of pumps and motors
• Cable with appropriate protection against damage
• Earthing connection provided to pump casing
• Emergency stops and means of isolation provided to pump motors

2 Provision and maintenance of working environment

2.1. Housekeeping (e.g. stacking of materials, rubbish disposal etc.)

• Proper planning for storage of materials

• Materials are securely stacked and not overloading the supporting structure
• Adequate bins/skips provided for disposal of waste and regular disposal
• All passageway/works areas kept clear and free from tripping/slipping hazards
• Wooden planks/sheeting/stripped formwork are denailed

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 • Provision of adequate illumination at workplace
• Provision of isolation and/or warning notices for plant and equipment temporarily
suspended for work execution
• Site properly fenced off to prevent unauthorized access

2.2. Excavations, trenches and earthworks

• Provision of protection to edges of excavations and trenches to prevent falls in

excess of 2.0 metres
• Adequate shoring provided to support excavations/trenches exceeding 1.2m in
depth or with its sides cut to a safe batter
• Precautions taken against flooding or dropping of materials into trenches
• Prevention of vehicles falling into excavations
• Storage and stacking of materials/equipment/plant away from the edges of
excavations
• Excavations inspected and examined by a competent person with prescribed form
completed
• Provision of surface protection to slopes and cut-off drains at the top to prevent
surface erosion
• Precautionary measures taken against damages to utilities with the use of
detectors, trial pits etc. before excavation
• Provision of safe access to and egress from excavations

2.3. Covers and fencing to openings and fencing to edges

• Covers of adequate strength provided and securely fixed in position

• Immediate reinstatement of covers and fencing after temporary removal to
facilitate work process
• Fencing is of adequate strength to prevent persons falling into the opening and
edges especially the fall is in excess of 2.0 m
• Provision of intermediate rail to fencing for limiting any horizontal gap to less
than 600mm.

2.4. Access to and egress from workplaces (e.g. ladders. stairs etc.)

• Sufficient means of access to and egress from workplace are provided

• Ladders of sound material, fixed either at top and at the bottom, inclined at a
batter of 4 in 1 and extends 1 metre above the landing point
• Cat ladders provided with protective circular hoops and landing platforms at
intervals of no more than 9 metres
• Stairs provided with handrails
• Access and egress are free from obstruction and are of adequate width
• Adequate lighting provided in covered or enclosed workplace

2.5. Scaffolds and working platforms

• Scaffolds are of good construction, made of strong and sound materials and
properly maintained.
• Scaffolds adequately fixed, secured, tied, braced and founded

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 • Safe means of access, such as ladders, stairs provided
• Guardrails and toeboards provided at working platforms
• Working platforms closely boarded
• Warning notices displayed for incomplete or unsafe scaffolds
• Record of inspection of scaffolds on prescribed form

2.6. Welfare facilities (e.g. sanitary, washing facilities, drinking water, shelter etc.)

• Provision of sufficient latrine and washing conveniences

• Provision of changing facilities and lockers
• Provision of adequate supply of drinking water
• Provision of covered areas/shelters for taking refuge in adverse weather

2.7. First aid facilities ( e.g. first aid kits, first aiders and stretchers)

• Person trained in first aid, (first aider) available on site with their names and
contact telephone number displayed
• (one first aider for 30 to 99 workmen and at least two for 100 or more workmen)
• First aid box provided at workplace including isolated locations
• (one first aid box for five or more workmen or cupboard for every 50 workmen or
part thereof)
• Booklet "Hints on First Aid" kept in the first aid box
• Provision of a stretcher where there are 50 or more workmen
• Regular checking and replenishment of the provisions in the first aid box

2.8. Traffic diversion and control (e.g. lighting, signing and guarding)

• Movement of traffic for vehicles, plants and pedestrians organized and routes
demarcated
• Adequate directional/warning signs erected for traffic control including speed
limit sign, etc.
• Adequate lighting, signing and guarding of road works provided in accordance
with the Code of Practice for Lighting, Signing and Guarding of Road Works
• Warning signs for construction access erected, e.g. uneven road surface
• Precaution taken to avoid tipping over of construction vehicles and plant near
edges of slopes/excavations with the use of markers or stoppers

2.9. Dust suppression, noise control and hazardous waste disposal

• Dust suppression measures such as regular watering and provisions of sheeting

for covering up excavated materials during transport
• Use plants with quieter models
• Provision of noise screens/enclosures
• Noise assessments conducted and hearing protection zone notices displayed
• Hazardous materials (e.g. asbestos) removed and disposed by specially trained
persons in accordance with statutory requirement
• Provision of adequate ventilation in enclosed area

2.10 Use, storage and disposal of dangerous goods and chemicals (e.g. fuels, gas cylinders

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 and other hazardous chemicals, refrigerants, paints, cleansing agents etc.)

• Obtain permit/exemption certificates for storage of dangerous goods and

chemicals
• Storage not to exceed permitted/exempted quantity
• Store for inflammable materials provided with suitable fencing and shelter
• Fuel tank contents identified and NO SMOKING signs displayed
• Paints, varnishes, lacquers and other volatile painting materials are stored in
proper containers with labels
• Adequate number of appropriate types of fire extinguishers provided and
prominently located
• Adequate warning labels provided for chemicals
• Instruction notice on properties of chemicals and treatment procedure displayed

2.11. Fire prevention and protection (e.g. fire extinguishers and escape routes)

• Adequate number of correct types of fire extinguishers provided and prominently

located
• Fire fighting equipment are regularly checked for serviceability
• Establishment of fire orders, evacuation procedures and conduct of fire drills
• Fire escape routes kept free of obstructions
• Fire pump set up for water supply to floor levels above 30 m
• Liaison with Fire Services Department
• Layout plans showing fire escape routes and assembly points displayed at
prominent positions

2.12. Safety gear and personal protective equipment

• Appropriate safety gear and personal protective equipment provided to workers

• Instruction and training provided to workers on their use and maintenance
• Properly stored and maintained of safety gears/equipment
• Keeping of record for issue of safety gears/equipment and maintenance log

3. Provision of information, instruction and training

3.1. Safety information, rules and regulations (e.g. safety plan, safety handbook, codes of
practice and safety guides)

• Safety rules (general and specific) and regulations are written in appropriate
languages and understandable by all those working on the site and posted
conspicuously on site
• Discussion of safety rules with supervisors and employees
• Visitors are adequately briefed on general and specific site hazards before visiting
site
• Relevant guidance notes, codes of practices, regulations and safety handbooks
kept on site for reference and updated regularly
• Safety plans distributed as required under the contract

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3.2. Safety promotion and publications (e.g. safety posters, banners, display boards and
newsletters)

• Safety promotional activities organized such as quiz, seminars, video and film
sessions, competitions and award schemes
• Workers representatives involved in organization of promotional campaigns
• Safety hint-cards, checklist or pamphlets and booklets distributed to workers
• Regular safety newsletters issued to all workers
• A notice board specially assigned for safety where posters, newsletters,
newspaper clippings on serious accidents and accident statistics are displayed to
promote the safety awareness of the workers
• Banners put up around the site to spread safety messages to workers

3.3 & Safety training for site management, supervisory staff, workers and visitors
3.4
• All workers (including those of sub-contractors) received the Labour Department
Recognized Green Card Training and possess relevant certificate
• All skilled workers (including those of sub-contractors) received the Trade
Specific Advanced Safety Training (or the so called "Silver Card Training")
• All workers (including those of sub-contractors) received site specific training
within the first week of commencing work on site
• All management and supervisory staff to attend an accident prevention and safety
management course commensurate with their duties
• Specific training provided to staff engaged in hazardous activities, e.g. working in
confined space
• Regular conduct of tool-box talks
• A record of training received by all staff kept and reviewed for planning purpose
• Visitors well briefed of hazards and rules of the site before commencing visits

4 Provision and implementation of safe system of work

4.1. Management's commitment (e.g. safety policy, attitude, supports and efforts)

• Policy statement signed by the company’s board level director or an equivalent

senior executive
• Management commits to meet statutory/contractual requirements or a higher
standard
• The policy identifies senior managers to charge with overall co-ordination and
implementation of the policy
• Senior managers are involved actively in implementing the policy, e.g. attending
safety tours, safety inspections, safety committee meetings and investigation of
serious accidents or incidents
• Section managers/ supervisors provided with adequate support and resources
• Safety reports/audit reports and action plan submitted to senior manager for
coordinating and monitoring follow-up actions

4.2 / …….

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4.2 Safety organization (e.g. structure, responsibility and safety committees)

• An updated safety organization chart covering all sub-contractors working on site

provided
• Responsibility of each individual in the safety organization chart defined
• Sub-contractors are fully aware of their safety responsibilities.
• Monitoring of sub-contractors' site safety performance
• Active participation in Site Safety Management Committee
• Safety Plan Implementation Working Group set up where required
• Site safety committee attended by senior managers, representatives from all sub-
contractors and safety representatives of workers working on site
• Safety performance targets, working procedures, safety plan, accident statistics
reviewed in safety committee meeting
• Minutes of site safety committees distributed, endorsed by the most senior
manager and action taken on the basis of its recommendations

4.3. Identification of hazards and risk assessment

• A list of high risk/hazardous activities are identified before work commencement

and a record kept
• Information on such hazards are made known to those executing the tasks (e.g.
posters, briefing and instructions)
• Hazardous areas are fenced off or locked off
• Evaluation of the severity and frequency of the hazard, i.e. written risk
assessment
• Frequent inspections made to identify new hazards in view of changing
environment

4.4. Developing of control/mitigation measures (e.g. safe working procedures,

permit-to-work systems, isolation and tag-off instructions etc.)

• Control/mitigation measures developed according to results of risk assessment

• Risk assessment is included in method statement. It is comprehensive and
includes, but not limited to, sequence of work, material and equipment to be used,
training and instructions to be received by operatives and personal protective
equipment to be used.
• Supervisor assigned for ensuring the implementation of control measures for each
hazard
• "Permit to Enter", "Permit to Work", "Hot Work", "Fire Patrol" systems
developed for high risk activities or activities with fire risks (e.g. confined spaces
and hand-dug caissons)
• Provide isolation and tag-off instructions

4.5. Implementation (e.g. adherence to procedures)

• Before work commences, those executing the tasks should be adequately briefed
of the safety procedures and safe working method appropriate to their work
• Supervisor assigned for ensuring precautionary measures stated in safe working
procedures/method statements/ permit systems are being followed

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 • Temporary works checked against certified designs and loading certificates issued
before loading
• Any changes in site conditions are reported and safe working procedures/method
statements revised to suit
• An effective system implemented for the issue, recording, inspection and
replacement of personal protective equipment
• Safety co-ordination system established to enhance liaison between
sub-contractors

4.6. Monitoring (e.g. safety inspections)

• Adequate supervision to ensure safe working

• Regular inspections (both planned and impromptu inspections) by line
managers accompanied by safety personnel
• A system of reporting irregularities observed during inspections and procedures
for follow up action
• A procedure developed to bring up repeated irregularities to senior manager for
follow up action
• A programme of self-audits and independent audits planned and implemented

4.7. Review of the system and follow up improvements

• Review and updating of safety plan to suit site activities

• Review of safety performance against safety targets and prepare action plan for
improvement
• Active participation by all personnel involved in hazardous tasks to review
existing safety working procedures, method statements etc and recommend areas
for improvement
• Prompt implementation of follow up action/recommendations in inspection/audit
reports

4.8. Emergency preparedness (e.g. emergency procedures, coordinators, drills and rescue
teams)

• Emergency procedures established and all personnel are fully aware of such
procedures, copies displayed at prominent locations
• Emergency drills are carried out regularly and procedures reviewed.
• Emergency team established, contact telephone numbers maintained and updated
(including external emergency and rescue services)

5. Employment of safety officer/safety supervisor

5.1. Competence of safety personnel

• Safety personnel qualification

• Safety personnel has received appropriate training and possess sufficient safety
knowledge, skill and experience relevant to work undertaken on site
• Provision of practical advice and comments
• Seek external expert advice readily if required

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5.2. Adequacy of attendance and effort

• Regular inspection of sites and prompt issue of inspection reports

• Conduct follow up visits
• Conduct investigation of incidents/accidents, prepare reports and recommend
follow-up actions
• Arrange and conduct safety training if required
• Provide input in preparing working procedures, methods statements, safety plan
• Attend meetings of site safety management committee and site safety committee
• Issue safety bulletins and newsletters

5.3. Records and reporting (e.g. statutory forms, inspection and training records, test and
examination records, safety reports and minutes of safety committee meetings)

• Regular updating of records

• Prompt issue of inspection reports
• Submission of monthly safety reports in advance of site safety management
committee meeting
• Prompt preparation of minutes of site safety committee meeting
• Monthly safety report is comprehensive and truly reflects site conditions

5.4. Adequate resources, power and support provided by senior management

• Direct communication with senior managers and section managers

• Safety officer given sufficient power to give instructions or cease hazardous
operations or dismiss unsafe workers
• Recommendations/advice are given full consideration and support by senior
managers and section managers
• Adequate resources provided by senior management

5.5& Sufficiency of safety officer, safety supervisors and safety representatives

5.6
• Number of safety officers/safety supervisors provided in accordance with
contractual/legal requirement and/or compatible with the number of
sub-contractors/workers working on site
• Diligence in providing replacement for safety personnel in case of leave or
resignation
• Foreman or ganger of each labour group or team appointed as safety
representatives

6. Site accident record

6.1. Reporting of accidents

• Prompt reporting of accidents to the Labour Department

• Prompt notification of serious accidents, dangerous occurrences to
Architect/Engineer's Representative, followed by preliminary accident report
within 24 hours

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 • Submission of detailed report within 7 working days
• Comprehensiveness and depth of accident reports (complete with sketches and
photos)

6.2. Upkeeping and analysis of accident statistics

• Accident record include reportable accidents (more than 3 days of sick leave),
non-reportable accidents involving minor injuries, near misses, damage to
properties and occupational illness
• Regular updating of accident statistics
• Distribution of accident statistics to senior managers, section managers and
relevant parties and statistics displayed in notice boards
• Analysis of statistics to identify common causes and trends in accidents

6.3. Standard of accident investigation

• Procedures for accident investigation written

• Investigation include incidents involving minor injuries, occupational illness,
property damage and near-miss incidents
• Line manager and/or senior manager participate in investigation
• Depth of investigation and report include recommendations to prevent recurrence
and any necessary training required
• Incorporation of interview records, photos and sketches etc.

6.4. Follow-up action

• Distribution of accident investigation report to senior managers, section managers

and relevant parties
• Discussion of lessons learnt from accidents during site safety committee meetings
• Review existing safe working procedures and method statements to check if
recommendations contained in investigation report are properly incorporated
• Issue revisions to existing safe working procedures/method statement
• Time-table set up to implement recommendations where appropriate
• Review if there is any need for specific training

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