Replacement of One (1) Storm Pumps Two (2) Sewage Pump BC@ Lift Station # 2
Replacement of One (1) Storm Pumps Two (2) Sewage Pump BC@ Lift Station # 2
Replacement of One (1) Storm Pumps Two (2) Sewage Pump BC@ Lift Station # 2
Issued For
Client
05/4/21 01
Review &
SAPMT SAPMT
Approval Enrique G. Abao Maximo Velasco Assaad EL-Warrak
Project Representative
Engineer
Date Description Rev. Prepared by Reviewed by Noted by Concurred by Approved by
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION PLAN
W.O. Number: 70264128/29_______
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INDEX
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1.0BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK
This Scope of Work describes the proposed replacement of two (2) sewage pumps assembly with
All accessories and appurtenances as shown in the plans and specified herein or as required for a
Complete operating system at Sewage Lift Station #1 in Al- Hasa.
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Hazard Register
A HS&E hazard register shall be maintained by NESMA site safety department to provide an ongoing
record of hazards identified during site activities and as a means of managing these hazards.
Class “B” hazards = a condition or practice likely to cause serious injury or illness, resulting in temporary
disability, or property damage that is disruptive, but less severe than Class “A”.
Class “C” hazards = a condition or practice likely to cause minor and non-disabling injury or illness or non-
disruptive property damage.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
The following project personnel are responsible for implementing this program:
Project Manager
The project manager shall ensure that each job or task has been verified to have its appropriate
Hazard Identification Plan and Risks Assessment. He shall ensure that key site personnel have been
designated to ensure that the mitigation measures given by the HIP and RA will be performed and
complied with.
Construction Manager
The construction manager or the site superintendent, or any site key personnel generally in-charge of
executing the job or task. He shall ensure that the mitigation measures given by the HIP and RA will
be performed and complied with.
The Safety Team
The safety team, from the site safety manager to the field safety officer, shall monitor the consistent
implementation of the mitigation measures given by the HIP and RA. They shall coordinate and report
any deviations to the project manager so that corrective actions can immediately be taken. They shall
initiate work stoppage if the deviation poses risk of immediate danger to life and health.
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4.0 Hazard Identification Plan Matrices
The HIP matrices below shall be used as reference for addressing hazard issues of the project. Additional
HIP items may be developed upon further assessment of project activities in order to actively ensure the
prevention of any incident.
NO.
4.1 Project Mobilization : HAZARD CONTROL
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Improper lifting of B Conduct toolbox talk meeting.
materials,
equipment etc.
Familiarize workers in proper lifting
technique
.
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temporary shelter B
for workers. Follow the requirements of SA Safety
Handbook, G.I. 2.100, and G.I. 2.709.
Provision of rest shelter with fire retardant
material.
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Medical Standards Requirements)
Refer to Pg.no.81 for first aider certifications
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Warning signs and barricades shall be posted
outside the confined space to notify personnel
that a confined space entry is in progress and
to prohibit entry by unauthorized personnel.
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Electrocution Before personnel are permitted to enter a
confined space, all equipment and
sources of kinetic and potential stored
energy shall be physically de-energized,
immobilized, disabled, relieved,
disconnected and/or restrained in
accordance with GI 6.012. Potential
sources of energy include, but are not
limited to, electrical, mechanical,
hydraulic, chemical and pneumatic
systems.
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Only personnel having a valid gas testing
certificate issued by the Loss Prevention
Department and signed by the gas
testers’
division head perform gas tests in
Connection with the requirements of G.I.
2.100, Work Permit System, or use the
LTX310 as a personal warning device.
4.5 Unit isolation, Lock out and tag out : HAZARD CONTROL
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Operations or controlling organization will
first install lock and tag on the equipment
to be energized and must be the last one
to remove it. Equipment must not be
energized until operations/ maintenance
has checked it and declares that is safe to
energize.
Reference: S.A.
G.I. 2.100, G.I. 6.012, S.A. Construction
Safety Manual.
4.6 B
Sewage Finger / hand / Barricade the specific area where the
pump B&C muscle strains and activity is going on.
Lift station personal injury
# 2 ,Al-
Hasa
Employees using hand tools, power tools
and equipment shall be trained to use
them safely.
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Debris / garbage that will be produce shall
immediately be removing and put to
dumping designated area
.
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Lift and carry heavy loads correctly by
keeping the loads closed to the body and
lifting with the thigh muscles.
Slips, trips and fall A safe means of access and egress from
B all works shall be provided. Works area,
ladders, stairways and walkways shall be
kept clear of materials and debris.
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4.8 Materials Handling Lifting : HAZARD CONTROL
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refresher the proper manual lift
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4.10 Install piping support : HAZARD CONTROL
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All electrical equipment must have three
pronged plugs.
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Check the lifting gear with a safe working
load.
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Never get under a suspended load.
Guide the load using a tag line. Refer to
G.I. 7.025
4.12 Modify the existing sewage pump B&C foundation and grouting : HAZARD CONTROL
Muscle pain /
back pain B Advice foreman to do the shifting of
workers at least every 2 hours to do the
job.
Select well-built workers to do the job.
Conducted training for proper manual
handling
P.P.E. like hand gloves, rubber boots and
proper hand tools should be provided
Provide right tools for the right job
B
Chemical burns Provide appropriate PPE for the workers
from concrete Avoid skin contact from concrete
Conduct a tool box talk prior to start of
activity and communicate to the workers
the potential hazards, which could arise
during the activity
Emergency evacuation
procedure to be communicated
Prior to start of work.
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4.13 Project Demobilization : HAZARD CONTROL
4.13 Location / Specific Hazards Classification Preventive Action / Mitigating Control Measure
Area Identification A/B/C
From work
site location Incompetent B Driver shall be properly trained and experience
Generator Vehicle operator and shall hold a current Saudi Arabia
General Government license. Ref. to CSM 1-12,
room Al- Machine transport 12.4.2A
Hasa to Strict adherence to SA G.I 6.030
contractor All drivers shall complete DBP and DIP training
Nesma before driving inside Aramco premises.
laydown Flagman/banks man to be assigned with all
area Heavy equipment’s
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B Designate and install hard barricade or orange
Scattered plastic for storage of materials, equipment,
materials and tools boxes and coordinate with proponent.
tools Orient workers in proper good housekeeping.
Provide toolboxes, rack for workers
B
Struck by load or SA certified operator and riggers
materials Tagline should be used to control the load.
Strict adherence to SA G.I 7.025, 7.028, 7.029
Lifting activity shall not be carried out if wind
speed is 32kmph or more.
SWL of equipment shall be followed and
complied with.
Area should be barricaded to prevent
unauthorized entry.
LIST OF EQUIPMENTS
***Note: Heavy equipment is provided by the supplier (subject to task) and inspection sticker validity and operator
certificate will be communicated to all the concerned authorities prior to mobilization & acquiring work permit for
the scheduled work activity during construction phase
A contractor is responsible for ensuring that all supervisory and key personnel fully understand their respective role in the
emergency within the operational area or project. Prepared emergency evacuation plan shall be discussed to all employees
in meetings.
Emergency action plan shall be developed based on Saudi Aramco procedures and in coordination with the proponent facility
where they operate.
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Stop all work immediately and cancel work permits.
Safely shutdown the equipment.
Evacuate all personnel to a pre-determined assembly point.
Conduct a roll call or head count to account for every person. In event a person is missing, his / her name
and last known location shall be communicated to the incident commander immediately.
Prevent personnel from returning to work until notification has been received from the SA proponent
organization.
Revalidate all work permits prior to commencing work.
Any injuries party occurs in the site shall be brought immediately to the nearest hospital as per company Insurance and
Health Procedure.
First aid kit shall be provided in the work site as per CSM and MMSD. First Aider will update the availability reference to the
MMSR.
013-577-0911
(Mobile)/
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911(Landline)
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S.N NAME POSITION EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER
RESPONSE
DESIGNATION
4. Key Personnel
Contractor Site
Engineer
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HOSPITALS AND CLINIC TELEPHONE NUMBER
WHAT TO DO
EXAMPLE OF MESSAGE
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1. DIAL “911”
“ I have an emergency to report”
6. REPEAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND ANSWER ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS. DO NOT HANG UP THE
PHONE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
In the event of a threat (e.g. , bomb) , relate the actual threat to Security if possible
1.0 PURPOSE
This Environmental Management Plan covers the plan of action to be observed by Nesma during project execution. Nesma
aims to minimize and ultimately eliminate pollution or contamination of the land, air or water arising out of construction
activities through implementation of controls. Any conflict between this plan and the requirement set forth by SA G.Is,
Saudi Arabian Government & SA Environmental Protection Department, and the latter shall prevail.
Nesma Environmental Management Plan for this project shall be aligned with the following requirements:
Saudi Arab Government Environmental Regulations
Saudi Aramco Environmental Protection Department (EPD)
Saudi Aramco Environmental requirements of contract Schedule ‘D’
Saudi Aramco Environmental Health Code (SAEHC)
SACSM 5th Edition, Volume II, Chapter 10 Hazardous Materials
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Saudi Aramco Environmentally Hazardous Waste Code
SAES-S-007, Solid Waste Landfill Requirements
Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI 151.006)
2.0 SCOPE
This Environmental Management Plan will cover all the environmental related issues that will arise during the execution of
the project.
Scope of work under this project includes the preparation of all necessary site infrastructures to support a total of (16)
Modular Data Center (MDC) units plus entrance vestibules. First phase shall include six (6) MDC’s of 600 KW total IT
capacities to be performed. This shall include all supporting civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical/plumbing,
and other infrastructure requirements such as communications cables and storm drains.
3.0 REFERENCES
Saudi Aramco Sanitary Code (SAEHC)
Saudi Aramco Environmental Health Code (SAEHC)
SAEHC -S-01: Water
SAEHC –S-02: Sanitary waste water and Sewerage System
SAEHC -S-03: Solid Waste Management
SAEHC -S-04: Food Establishment
SAEHC -S-07: Camps and Communal Living Facilities
SAEHC -S-10: Health Care Facilities
SAEHC -S-12: Places of Employment
Saudi Aramco Hazardous Waste Code – SAHWC
Chapters 1-12
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES)
SAES-A-104: Waste Water Treatment, Reuse and Disposal
SAES-A-111: Borrow Pit Requirements
SAES-A-114: Excavation and Backfill
SAES-A-007: Solid Waste Landfill Standards
SAES-A-010: Sanitary Sewers
Saudi Aramco General Instructions (SAGI)
GI-002.714 : Environmental Protection Policy Implementation
GI-0430.001: Implementing the SA Hazardous Waste Code
GI 151.006: Implementing the SAEHC
Environmental Protection Policy Implementation
Public Presidency of Meteorology and Environmental Protection (PEME)
4.0 DEFINITIONS
4.1 Aqueous Waste
Aqueous waste is a Liquid waste that is almost entirely water-based, and generally contains floating, settled, or suspended
material such as oil-water mixtures, paint flakes, rust particles.
Project Manager
Project Manager shall understand the terms accident, hazard, hazard control and loss control. The front–line supervisor
and upper management should know procedures for accident prevention which could lead or cause an environmental
situation or disaster or damage to the environment and the steps to follow should any accident, serious or minor, occur.
They should also realize direct and indirect cost of accidents and know the best approach to environmental protection &
performance. Project Manager is responsible for the sub-contractor and will help him (sub-contractor) to establish &
evaluate procedures for safe work practices in whatever way possible. Project Manager shall likewise:
Shall be fully responsible for implementation of all contractual requirements at the job site.
Understand all requirements relating to Environmental, Health & Safety within the Kingdom, the project’s contract
schedule ‘D’ , SAEHC and SACSM, and ensure that they are fully enforced on the project
Determine the most appropriate method of performing activities and delegation of responsibilities for Nesma personnel
and Subcontractors by considering best industry practices.
PDCA = Plan, Do, Check, Act & POLC = Plan, Organize, lead & Control methods.
Set himself as personal example on site by abiding by all safety & Environmental regulations and wearing appropriate
personal protective equipment at all times
Ensure that all accidents are reported in accordance with SAUDI ARAMCO Project Management Accident Reporting
Guidelines
Ensure implementation of SAUDI ARAMCO approved Environmental Management Plan
Support and assist the Safety (Supervisor & Officer) in implementing this EMP and other safety initiatives.
Direct implementation of this EMP.
Investigating co-ordination & response to environmental complaints against project activities.
Ensure that EMP guidelines, rules & regulations are successfully implemented and maintained during project execution
Attend EMP meeting.
Review environmental incident reports.
Delegate responsibilities and assign appropriate and experienced staff to support the implementation of this EMP.
Provide the resources necessary to facilitate implementation of this EMP.
Follow the mitigation measures of any environmental impacts identified under the Environmental Impact Identification
Procedure described in Hazard Identification Plan
Ensure PPE is provided to all employees on Project site
Safety Supervisor
A full time Site Safety Supervisor will be appointed on site at mobilisation until project completion. Safety Supervisor is
primarily tasked to coordinate and implement this EMP on all project activities, including subcontractor activities with
direct leadership and support from the corporate office who will be ultimately responsible for environmental protection on
the project. Safety Supervisor is also tasked to:
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Understand all requirements relating to Safety & Environment for legal and mandatory regulations of the Kingdom, the
project’s contract schedule ‘D’, SAEHC and SACSM, and ensure that they are fully enforced on the project
Determine the most appropriate method of performing activities and delegation of responsibilities for Nesma personnel
and Subcontractors by considering best industry practices.
Set himself as personal example on site by abiding by all environmental regulations and wearing appropriate personal
protective equipment at all times
Ensure that all accidents and environmental impacts are reported in accordance with SAUDI ARAMCO Project Management
Accident Reporting Guidelines
Ensure that all foremen and supervisors are aware of Saudi Aramco environmental requirements & requirements set within
this plan before commencing their work.
Inspect the work site daily and correct unsafe methods and conditions. Keep a record daily and report to project Manager
when necessary
Keep records of all environmental impacts, injuries, fires, motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) property damage and crane or
heavy equipment accidents that have occurred at the site
Keep a record of all weekly safety & environmental meetings on site, complete with subject discussed and a signed list of
attendees
Carry out site environmental inspection to see that only safe work methods are in operation, and that health, safety &
environmental requirements are being observed.
Inspect and monitor welfare and first aid facilities to be adequate and properly maintained.
Supervise recording and analysis of information on injuries, damage and production loss. Assess environmental impacts and
accident trends and review overall safety & environmental performance.
Determine cause of any accidental environmental occurrence and recommend measures to prevent recurrences.
Assist by training employees at all levels.
Take part in discussions on environmental, injury, damage and loss control.
Keep up-to-date with recommended environmental requirements, safe practices and safety literature. Circulate
information applicable to each level of employee.
Foster within the company an understanding that injury prevention and damage control are an integral part of business and
operational efficiency.
Attend job progress meetings where Environmental safety is an item on the agenda.
To be fluent in written and spoken English.
Advise management on the following:
Ways to prevent environmental spills and other impacts, injury to personnel, damage to site facility or equipment and fires.
Ways to improve existing work methods.
Provisions and use of protective clothing and equipment.
Potential environmental impacts on site before work starts and on the safety organization and fire precautions required.
Changes in environmental and safety requirements.
Ensure that welfare and first aid facilities are adequate and properly maintained.
Non-conformance by project personnel to this EMP.
Foreman
It shall be the duty of the Foreman to:
Ensure that his subordinates are aware of the requirements of this EMP.
Perform routine and periodic daily inspections to ensure that all environmental and safety requirements of the Work
Permit and ‘Job Safety Analysis’ (JSA) are continuously followed.
Jointly be responsible with the Site Supervisor to implement the requirements of this EMP.
Perform regular and routine Safety Toolbox Meetings with assistance from the Safety Team.
To jointly perform with the Safety Team, a routine Job Safety Analysis before carrying out any new task or when a task is
presented by a new situation.
Be familiar with the contents of this EMP, SAEHC and SACSM and applicable standards and regulations, specifically to the
provisions which are applicable to the work task he is supervising
Incorporate safety & environment procedures in routine tasks and see that they are followed.
Conduct daily work site inspection to identify and correct any existing unsafe conditions.
Document and coordinate safety & environment inspection activities and findings with the job site Safety Supervisor.
Correct unsafe acts, such as gross negligence to environmental and safety instructions, horseplay or engaging in high risk
behaviours.
Ensure that any new employee is properly instructed in precautions to be taken before he is allowed to start work.
Commend men who, by action or initiative, eliminate environmental impacts and hazards.
Report accidents, unsafe conditions, spills and defects in equipment to immediate superiors.
Set himself as a personal example in following Environmental regulation on and off duty hours.
To be fluent in written and spoken English or in the language understood by the workers under his supervision.
Responsible to ensure proper segregation of construction waste and maintaining good housekeeping in his respective area.
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Workers Responsibilities
A worker is responsible for:
The correct tools and equipment for the job.
Using protective clothing and equipment provided to him specific for his job function.
Refraining from any activity which shall endanger self or co-workers.
Keeping tools in good condition.
Refraining from horseplay and abuse of safety devices, equipment and welfare facilities.
Reporting any accidents, near misses or hazardous conditions to immediate superior.
Reading Company’s and Proponent's safety & environment rules and take note of safety & environment precautions in
restricted areas. Repeated safety & environmental violations will lead to termination from site.
Obeying all posted warning signs.
Attending weekly safety meetings.
Subcontractor
NESMA is responsible to regulate their subcontractors in accordance with their own internal processes and procedures as
well as those being aligned with the SA guidelines and industry good practices.
Subcontractor personnel shall:
Ensure that before commencing work execution, they are aware of provisions applicable to their scope of work and in
reference to the following:
Nesma approved EMP
SAEHC, SACSM, GIs, other Saudi Aramco regulations
Contract Schedule ‘D’
Understand and comply with all relevant Environmental requirements applicable to their scope of work.
Provide proof of their project environment compliance.
Ensure that all their personnel have the necessary skills, training and qualification in order to properly and safely execute
their contract scope of work.
7.0 INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of spill the soil that is contaminated should be removed and shall be disposed in the Aramco certified dumping
area that is available and approved by Aramco.
Any soil that is contaminated due to a spill shall be disposed in accordance with Saudi Aramco Hazardous Waste Code,
Section 6, and SAEHC Solid Waste Management, Section S-03, and SAES-S-007 Solid Waste Landfill Requirements.
Shipments of hazardous waste shall be manifested as required by Saudi Aramco Hazardous Waste Code, Section 6. Only
Saudi Aramco approved waste management contractors shall be used to dispose of hazardous waste.
SPILL REPORTING
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The person reporting the spill should provide as much of the following information as possible:
Name of person reporting and /or observing the spill.
Badge number.
Contact number.
Date and time.
Location of spill.
Size (length and width), colors (i.e. silver sheen, rainbow, brown, black) and area covered.
Source and cause of spill.
Weather conditions: wind speed and direction, visibility and sea conditions.
Action being taken.
Nesma’ s Environment Management Plan shall comply with the Saudi Aramco Hazardous Waste Code, the Saudi Aramco
Sanitary Code (notable SAEHC-S-03, Solid Waste Management), and SAES-S-007, Solid Waste Landfill Requirements.
WASTE MINIMIZATION
REDUCTION:
Waste reduction is the preferable option in order to produce as little waste as possible by reducing waste at its source. It
involves the generation of less waste through more efficient practices, and in some cases can be almost eliminated and
considered negligible, i.e. volume of concrete mix to be prepared vs number of foundation to be poured into, maximum use
of reinforcement steel bars & reuse of ply boards. Waste reduction measures are often most effective during operational
phases, however, the philosophy will also be applied to the construction phase to optimize waste minimization objectives.
The following measures for reducing the generation of waste should be followed:
Proper planning and ordering of what is needed for the project, not in excess, in order to reduce wastage;
Order materials in bulk to reduce packaging waste and the frequency of possible spillage;
Suppliers to minimally, but adequately, pack orders to reduce waste volume;
Use of recyclable materials when packing orders to increase recycling opportunities;
Order chemicals in returnable drums;
Seek "buy-back" arrangements with chemical suppliers for return of surplus chemicals;
Procure non-hazardous products where possible;
Substitute with less hazardous materials;
Use of refillable containers for collection of waste fluids such as waste oil, hydraulic oil, used grease, etc.;
Optimize changing of filter systems through regular cleaning and maintenance;
Avoid ordering and using disposable materials such as batteries, plastic cups, etc. Instead, use recyclable paper cups,
rechargeable batteries, etc.;
Conserve paper by making double-sided copies, sharing of information via e-mail, and avoidance of unnecessary printouts;
Recovery
Waste recovery refers to the practice of extracting subcomponent materials or energy (e.g. waste oils processed / burned
as fuel source).
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Used timber/wood items that are unavailable for reuse or recycling can be routed for recovery as wood chips (potential use
in soil).
All hazardous waste shall be stored in containers that are approved & made of or lined with materials that are compatible
with the hazardous waste to be stored. Containers shall be marked with warning labels to accurately describe their
contents and detail appropriate safety precautions.
Incompatible wastes shall not be stored within the same spill containment area or in such a manner that the contents could
be mixed if spilled.
Hazardous chemicals shall be stored and handled in accordance with Saudi Aramco Chemical Hazard Bulletins (CHBs), which
are issued by the Environmental Protection Department, the manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or as
defined by the Company Representative.
Hazardous waste that are likely to be produced during the project activities are used oils, excess chemicals.
Nesma shall have readily available all relevant CHBs/MSDS at chemical storage areas and locations where chemicals are
being used.
Nesma shall manage its Environmentally Hazardous waste in accordance with the Saudi Aramco Hazardous Waste Code.
The following guidelines are given:
Environmentally Hazardous wastes shall not be stored on site for more than three (3) months. Disposal arrangements shall
be facilitated efficiently in order to avoid prolonged storage of the identified Environmentally Hazardous wastes.
All Environmentally Hazardous wastes materials shall be duly collected in dedicated containers and disposed-off at SA
approved disposal facilities.
All operations connected with changing/refuelling of oil, fuel and chemical/ solvents/ additives shall be done inside isolated
areas whose surface is prepared to avoid dispersion and allow the cleaning of eventual spills.
Environmentally Hazardous materials load shall be isolated as much as possible or shall not be combined with load
materials which may react violently with the substances.
Handling of Environmentally Hazardous materials shall only be done by trained personnel, under approved working
conditions using approved safety equipment and safety gears. Spill response team members should have spill response and
prevention training.
Storage of Environmentally Hazardous materials shall be in isolated areas and kept clear of combustion sources within at
least 50feet. Provisions shall be made to control and contain possible spillage and contamination
Nesma shall make proper inspection of the vehicle in order to make sure that the waste materials are secured properly &
there will be no spillage when waste is transported on route to the disposal site.
Hazardous waste containers shall be collected and transported by Nesma in a manner which minimizes environmental, fire
and explosion hazards and worker exposure. Transportation vehicles shall be properly marked and drivers shall carry the
appropriate documents describing the nature of the waste transported and its degree of hazards.
All vehicles and containers shall be designed to prevent the release of transported liquid and solid wastes. This shall be in
accordance with (SAEHC-S-03, Solid waste Management)
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Drivers shall have specialized training as required / available by SA EQIP or otherwise provided internally by the safety
department, related to the handling and disposal of their cargo and carry on board the relevant CHBs/SDS. Safety and fire
prevention equipment and a telephone number to contact in an emergency shall be provided on the vehicle.
Use dust abatement techniques on unpaved, un-vegetated surfaces to minimize airborne dust and during earthmoving
activities, prior to clearing, excavating, backfilling, compacting, or grading, and during blasting.
Post and enforce speed limits to reduce airborne fugitive dust caused by vehicular traffic.
Re-vegetate disturbed areas as soon as possible after disturbance. (This should include interim re-vegetation along road
beds, once heavy construction is completed.)
Cover construction materials and stockpiled soils if they are a source of fugitive dust.
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Train workers to handle construction materials and debris during construction and dismantlement to reduce fugitive
emissions.
Identify and avoid unstable slopes and local factors that can cause slope instability (groundwater conditions, precipitation,
seismic activity, slope angles, and geologic structure).
Research local hydrogeology. Identify areas of groundwater discharge and recharge and their potential relationships
with surface water bodies and groundwater quality.
Minimize the planned amount of land to be disturbed as much as possible.
Use special construction techniques in areas of steep slopes, erodible soils, and stream crossings.
Construct drainage ditches only where necessary. Use appropriate structures at culvert outlets to prevent erosion.
Do not alter existing drainage systems, especially in sensitive areas such as erodible soils or steep slopes.
Avoid creating excessive slopes during excavation and blasting operations.
Limit pesticide use to non-persistent, immobile pesticides.
Any equipment to be installed by NESMA in the project site should be of acceptable standards to ensure noise levels
produced do not significantly affect employees working close or operating such equipment.
NESMA employees operating such equipment are required to be provided with ear muffs to protect them from excessive
noise.
The exhaust pipes of these machines/equipment’s and any standby generators should also be fitted with well-functioning
silencers to reduce noise levels.
All noise level must be reduced to less than 85dB to ensure that it can’t damage worker’s hearing in the area.
Solid waste should not be burnt but instead be disposed off in a skip and should be timely collected and disposed off.
The off cuts from plastics and metals should be recycled by sending it to recycling factories.
Prepare a comprehensive list of all hazardous materials to be used, stored, transported, or disposed of during all phases of
activity.
Develop a hazardous materials management plan addressing storage, use, transportation, and disposal (interim and final)
for each item in the comprehensive list. The plan should identify specifics regarding local and federal emergency response.
Develop a waste management plan identifying anticipated solid and liquid waste streams and addressing determination,
inspection and waste minimization procedures, storage locations, and waste-specific management and disposal
requirements. Include a recycling strategy to be practiced by workers during all project phases.
Develop a spill prevention and response plan for addressing storage locations of hazardous wastes, spill prevention
measures, training requirements, waste-specific spill response actions, spill response kits, and notifications to authorities.
Develop a storm water management plan to ensure compliance with regulations and prevent off-site migration of
contaminated storm water or increased soil erosion.
Document accidental releases as to cause, corrective actions taken, and resulting environmental or health and safety
impacts.
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Provide secondary containment for all on-site hazardous materials and waste storage, including fuel. (Fuels storage should
be a temporary activity and fuel storage facilities should be removed immediately upon completion of the construction
and decommissioning phases).
Containerize and periodically remove wastes for disposal at appropriate off-site permitted disposal facilities. The goal
would be to minimize the amount of hazardous materials and waste onsite.
Implement plans for hazardous materials management, waste management, spill prevention and response, storm water
management, and pesticide management. Train employees to promptly contain, report, and/or clean up any oil or
hazardous material spill.
Nesma shall incorporate the following into the solid waste portion of its Environmental Management Program as minimum
requirements during disposal operations.
Discharge of Municipal and Construction Waste – unloading of solid waste shall be confined to as small an area within
which equipment can safely and efficiently operate.
Unauthorized Dumping – Provision shall be made to restrict access and dumping of unauthorized material. This includes
overboard dumping of construction debris or refuse from offshore construction activities.
The company representative will advise on problematic waste, as required, and provide disposal instruction.
Incompatible Waste shall not be placed in common cells, tanks or containment areas. Exceptions to this include the
intentional combination of certain hazardous wastes to achieve neutralization and detoxification by qualified waste
management personnel.
Sludge Disposal dried from domestic wastewater treatment plants shall be disposed in a Class 2 waste disposal site. The
sludge shall be placed over the working face (the area of a landfill in which waste is currently being deposited) and shall be
mixed in an appropriate ratio with dry waste to absorb moisture.
Environmental / Water Pollution landfill operation shall not cause or allow discharge of contaminants into the environment
or adversely impact surface or groundwater systems.
Waste containing free liquid (i.e. waste that fails the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s SW-846 Method
9095A; Paint Filter Liquids Test) shall not be disposed of in landfills.
All shipments of hazardous waste shall be manifested in accordance with the Saudi Aramco Hazardous Waste Code.
All vehicles shall be properly maintained to minimize excessive exhaust emissions and shall comply with Standardization &
Meteorology Organization for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries Standards.
GCC Standard # 47 Motor Vehicles – Allowable Limits of Gaseous Pollutants Emitted to the Atmosphere from Gasoline
Engine Vehicles.
GCC Standard # 144 Motor Vehicles – Allowable Limits of Pollutants Emitted to the Atmosphere from Heavy Duty Diesel
Engine Vehicles.
GCC Standard # 145 Motor Vehicles – Method for Testing for Pollutants Emitted from Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Vehicles –
Part 1: Determination of Exhaust Gaseous Pollutants.
Dust control shall be accomplished by properly wetting the work area prior to commencing the work and/or other
approved measures, such as dust suppression/sand control chemicals that are applied to soils to bind them for the
engineered life of the project. Dust suppression and control chemicals replace the need for the daily watering of the site.
All vehicles and combustion engine-driven equipment shall be properly maintained to prevent air minimize excessive
exhaust emission and to pro-actively avoid air pollution.
Dust control shall be accomplished by properly wetting the earthen work area prior to commencing the work activities.
Reference shall be given to Saudi Aramco SAES-A-102 “Ambient air quality and source emission standard” for more
specifics and technical information for air pollution mitigation.
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All other practical method shall be used to eliminate or reduce air pollution such as airborne dust due to excavation and
vehicular movement under control of Nesma.
At some instances when and where they cannot be avoided, and source of pollution is coming from the daily operations of
the plant, remedial measures shall be introduced to the workers to avoid human effect such as the following:
Proper use of respiratory protection and protection breathing devices.
Report any employee/worker who had found to have affected significantly with air contaminants.
Provide orientation/training to all concerned on the effects of air pollution.
Ensure that any possible source of noise pollution such as new equipment are in good working condition, maintained and
inspected in accordance with S.A. Aramco standards, before entering the project site.
Other practical methods shall be used to reduce noise level of all materials/equipment under the control of NESMA. At
some instances when and where noise cannot be avoided, and source of noise is coming from the daily operations of the
plant, remedial measures shall be introduced to the workers to avoid adverse effects to human. The following shall be
considered:
Proper use of hearing protection device
Participate in the audiometric program, if required.
Report any employee/worker who had found to have a significant change in hearing threshold.
Provide training to all concerned on the effects of noise on hearing.
Notes: All personal protective equipment shall meet ANSI/OSHA or their equivalent requirements. Any worker 1.82 m
above ground without the protection of a guard rail system, or in a confined space, shall wear a full body harness and
standard lanyard. Respiratory protection shall be used anytime workers could inhale air contaminants exceeding
permissible exposure limits (PEL), and when an oxygen deficient atmosphere could be encountered. Breathing quality air
shall be supplied to the worker through the use of an air fed hood or self-contained breathing apparatus.
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21.0 TRAINING
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• All employees shall be trained and instructed during tool box meetings regarding the ways for effective implementation
of this plan, chemical handling, waste management, spill prevention and response & environmental awareness &
protection.
• Perform their duties and work in a manner which will not endanger them or others and to be alert to unhealthy
conditions.
• All personnel handling or may be exposed to Hazardous materials/Chemicals shall be properly instructed, including the
associated risks and emergency action.
Nesma commits to manage and conduct its activities in an environmentally responsible manner. Implementation of
environmental protection policy is provided under GI-0002.714 and promotes protection of the environment, conservation
of natural resources, and protection against liability.
Nesma will assure that its operations do not create undue risks to the environment or public health, and will conduct its
operations with full concern for the protection of the land, air and water from harmful pollution. Nesma will promote
environmentally sound waste disposal practices and cost effective waste minimization through source reduction, reuse and
recycling.
In all its activities, Nesma will meet the standards specified by the Kingdom's environmental regulations. Where there are
no established standards, guidelines will be developed which are compatible with the Kingdom's objective of
environmental protection. Nesma will cooperate and participate with Government and industry, as appropriate, in the
development of cost effective environmental control programs and regulations.
A waste manifest form has been developed as part of G.I. 430.001 as shown in Attachment III. This form shall be used to
track the generation, transport, treatment, and final disposal of all waste covered by this G.I. A copy of the first page of this
form is attached. Attachment III can be used until the official Saudi Aramco form becomes available at Stationery Units.
The following manner will be observed by Nesma when using the Manifest form:
Nesma as Waste Originator shall fill in Part 1 of the Waste Manifest, retain one copy (yellow) for reference and follow up,
and fax a copy to the Waste Receiver.
Nesma as Waste Transporter shall complete Part 2 and deliver the original and the remaining 3 copies to the Waste
Receiver.
Dumping site shall complete part 3 of this form; retain one copy (blue) and distribute the remaining copies as follows:
Original (white) to Waste Originator
2nd copy (pink) to SAPMT
3rd copy (green) to Waste Transporter
If the signed original has not been received within 2 weeks, Nesma as the Waste Originator shall contact the Waste
Receiver and/or Waste Transporter to determine the fate of the waste.
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Waste Originator:
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Name, ID/Iqama No. and Signature of Receiver
Notes:
For further assistance, please contact the SAPMT.
The Waste Originator shall fill in Part 1 of this form, retain one copy (yellow) for reference and follow up,
and fax a copy to the Waste Receiver.
The Waste Transporter shall complete Part 2 and deliver the original and the remaining 3 copies to the
Waste Receiver.
Waste Receiver shall complete part 3 of this form; retain one copy (blue) and distribute the remaining
copies as follows:
Original (white) to Waste Originator
2nd copy (pink) to SAPMT
3rd copy (green) to Waste Originator/Contractor
If the signed original has not been received within 2 weeks, the Waste Originator shall contact the Waste
Receiver and/or Waste Transporter to determine the fate of the waste.
PURPOSE
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Nesma is dedicated to establish an effective EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM (ERP) which shall
address all possible emergency incidents related to its contract scope, the nature of the environment
and area location of the project. Nesma’ s ERP will be aligned with the Saudi Aramco ERP.
All Nesma personnel working in the facility shall be oriented and be made familiar with the approved
Emergency Response Plan. This ERP shall be in compliance and shall have reference from SACSM 5th
Edition, Vol. I, Contractor Safety Administrative Requirements, Section 9.0 Medical, Subsection 9.2
Provision of First Aid and with the applicable provisions of the Saudi Aramco Minimum Medical
Standards Requirement (MMSR).
All Nesma Site personnel including its sub-contractors and visitors shall be familiar with Nesma’s
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN (ERP) in which the project is located. Each Nesma personnel must know
exactly what to do when the emergency evacuation is initiated or when an emergency situation
arises, and actions are taken without delay.
Saudi Aramco personnel may be referred to help handle emergencies, as such, all emergencies
related to the project and its personnel must be notified to Saudi Aramco immediately.
The project manager and construction manager are responsible for the implementation and
execution of this emergency response procedure. He shall be assisted by the safety manager and the
emergency marshals.
General Guidelines
Contractors employing more than fifty (50) total people for a given project (whether working on
multiple shifts or not), including personnel employed by the contractor’s subcontractors, shall
contractually arrange with a SA medical designated facility (MDF), or other medical facility
recommended in writing by the SA Medical Services Organization (SAMSO), to establish, supply, staff
and operate one or more work site medical facilities (clinics) as required by the MMSR Manual.
The general guidelines to set the project sites emergency response shall be as follows:
1. Each work group shall be provided with a first aid kit, with size, content as per requirement of
MMSR Page 140 and GI 150.02.
2. All project personnel shall be ensured with a valid UCA card at all times.
3. All site personnel shall undergo a recorded ERP orientation, with specific discussions on their
respective roles and duties during emergencies.
4. Each work group/team shall have one member who is certified in BLS-CPR during actual field
work.
5. Site Emergency equipment shall be established to have by minimum the following:
a. Emergency vehicle
b. First Aid Kits
6. A General Foreman/Work Supervisor and a designated Safety Officer shall be present on site
whenever there is work, including work conducted during holidays, and night time.
7. Emergency Response Teams shall be established according to the emergency needs of the
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project based on its scope of work and working environment.
8. Emergency Contact Numbers shall be regularly updated as soon as possible upon any changes
and posted at all work site areas and offices, including information relative offices of SAPMT.
9. An emergency drill shall be conducted addressing all possible scenarios relative to the
project’s scope of work and local area environment. Schedule of drill shall be submitted to SAPMT for
review and approval.
10. All personnel working in a confined space shall wear a full body harness for retrieval in case of
emergency.
References
The following references shall be used for the implementation of this program:
MMSR – Saudi Aramco Minimum Medical Standards Requirements Manual – Remote Area Urgent
Care Facilities
CSM – Construction Safety Manual, CSAR Section 9.0 – Medical
GI 6.001 – Notification Requirements for incidents, including fire
GI 150.002 – Firs Aid, CPR Training and First Aid Kits
GI 1783.001 – Fire Fighting training Company Personnel
GI 1784.001 – Reserve Fire Brigades
GI 1786.001 – Hazardous Material Emergency Response
GI 1787.000 – Report of Fire, Emergency False Alarm
SMG 08-001-2008 – SA Emergency Management Guide per SA CSM section 4.18
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Emergency Evacuation
Emergency evacuation is the immediate and urgent movement of people away from the threat or actual
occurrence of a hazard. Examples range from the small scale evacuation of a building due to a storm or fire
to the large scale evacuation.
Emergency Situation
An emergency situation is a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment
such as vehicle collision, impact of vehicle to worker, heat stress and etc.
Emergency Alarm
Audible, visible, mechanical or electrical signal indicating existence of a supposed fire and emergency
requiring both response and emergency action to evacuate to assembly points and inform Emergency
Response Team to address the situation.
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Roll Call
Roll call is a mandatory head count of all building occupants after emergency evacuation. The roll taker
should keep an updated list of all space users in their department. A roll taker is a building occupant assigned
to take roll call at the emergency assembly area after a building evacuation.
Emergency Equipment
For this ERP emergency equipment refers to fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, first aid kits, ambulance
and etc.
The following persons or groups shall have the given roles and responsibilities to be activated during
emergencies and including emergency drills.
Incident Commander - Responsible for the overall organization and strategy of the emergency response,
coordinates logistical efforts and has the authority for the final decision in any emergency action. This
person is usually the senior management officer of the project. His specific responsibilities are:
Site Main Controller - In the absence of the Incident Commander, he usually fills this position and
provides direction to all personnel at the scene including the Fire warden/Emergency Marshal.
Continue to direct operation until replace by higher authority.
To establish a disaster Control Post at a safe location near the emergency site;
To approve use of all emergency related resources;
To keep the Incident Commander informed; and
To evaluate emergency needs and request assistance from the outside agencies.
Evacuation Leader – usually perform by trained first-aider, shall be the group lead to lead all
personnel in his work area to the assembly point
Security Personnel - this function is usually performed by the facility Security Supervisor whose
responsibilities are:
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To ensure integrity of the camp perimeter fence;
To provide necessary staffing to control use of the emergency gates;
To prevent entry of unauthorized personnel;
To direct the flow of traffic away from the disaster scene; and
To advise the Incident Commander on security matters.
Fire Fighting Team - this function usually performed by a combined team of facility/site fire
protection personnel. They take direction from the Fire Marshal whose responsibilities are as follows:
To provide initial evaluation of the situation to determine extend of fire fighting needs;
To deploy fire fighting personnel and equipment;
To advise the Incident Commander the need for an outside help;
To update the Incident Commander as to the progress of fire control status; and
To clean-up and restore fire protection equipment and supplies.
Medical Team - This function is performed by medical practitioners, nurses and first aiders who are
trained in industrial medicine and life support. Their duties are:
The official incident report incidents shall be submitted to SAPMT, copy to Nesma Safety Department
Head Office as per incident reporting procedure guidelines.
The project site shall secure the letter of agreement between Nesma and its intended in-patient, out-
patient and emergency hospital facility. A copy of this agreement shall be posted on the project
bulletin boards for project personnel information, copies to be submitted to SAPMT for verification
and record.
Receiver may ask for you to repeat the details of the Emergency for verification, and record of
time the call was received. In case of reporting casualties, the receiver may ask more information.
Stay on the phone until verbal confirmation is received and has been verified.
Request assistance if needed to control the emergency from other locations, like traffic control,
security, etc.
Personal Protection
1. Check material safety data sheets MSDS/CHB, or otherwise, assume the worse and use the
highest level of protection.
2. Pick the right protective clothing gear (i.e. goggles, boots, suite, gloves & mask)
3. Work in group, “buddy system”
4. Use communication devices.
5. Designate proper exclusion zone (Hot Zone) and support zone, keeping wind direction downward.
6. Do not allow any unauthorized/ untrained personnel to enter the affected area.
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Confine the spill
Limit spill area by soaking, or diverting using booms, soak pads, pastes etc. or other means that can
minimize the release of chemicals.
Fuel tanks are provided with secondary containment equal to 100% capacity However, if a leak
develops from a tank that poses an imminent threat to human health or the environment, the
following actions shall be taken:
1. Stop flow, if any, into the tank immediately and investigate the cause of
release.
2. Prevent migration of the leak or spill to soils, surface water or ground water using containment
methods and/or spill control kits.
3. Barricade the area of spillage and restrict the entry to the site
4. Stop any ignition sources in the vicinity of the release.
5. Assess the cause and consequence of any environmental damage.
Drums and small size bulk containers, if any are to be provided with containment provisions to
prevent escape of these materials into unpaved surfaces.
The spills shall be marked and isolated pending removal of spilled materials. If a spill or leak
develops, a spill kit should be available and maintained in the stores.
1. If spill involves personal injury, remove clothing; flush with warm tap-water for 15 minutes.
2. Call emergency coordinator and the male nurse/ first Aider if immediate hazard exists or medical
assistance is required.
3. For small spills/ those not involving immediate danger to life or property:
Confine the spill.
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Evacuate and secure the immediate area; limit access to authorized personnel.
Notify Safety Supervisor/Officer and your immediate supervisor for any spill that could
POTENTIALLY cause injury to a person or property.
TOXIC FUMES
If you smell gas or other toxic fumes or experience irritation, coughing, burning eyes, and/or
difficulty breathing, evacuate the area immediately.
If you smell gas in a dark room, do not turn on lights; this action could ignite gas. Do not touch,
activate, or de-activate any power switches, fire alarms, lights, etc.
Evacuate immediately and notify immediate supervisor and the Safety Supervisor / Officer. Do not
re-enter the area until advised to do so by emergency personnel.
Note: No person is allowed to return to work until the all clear alarm and notification has been
received from the Aramco Representative.
c. If trapped in an office/room:
Place cloth material around/under door to prevent smoke from entering.
Retreat. Close as many doors as possible between you and the fire.
Be prepared to signal from window but DO NOT BREAK GLASS unless absolutely necessary
(outside smoke may be drawn in).
d. If caught in smoke
Drop to hands and knees and crawl or crouch low with head 30 to 36" above floor, watching the
base of the wall as you go.
Hold your breath as much as possible; breathe shallowly through nose using blouse or shirt as
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filter.
f. Evacuation instructions
Turn off any equipment, which, if left on, may become a source of danger i.e. burning gear etc.
Leave the premises by the shortest safest route.
Do not return to the building, office or camp for any reason until authorized to do so by the
Incident Commander or his deputy.
For building on fire, stay low when moving through smoke; walk down to the ground floor and
exit.
Report immediately to your incident leader at the correct allocated assembly/muster point.
Do not leave the assembly point until you have been checked as present and given full instruction
to leave the area.
Do not return to your respective work area until instructed to do so by Incident Commander or his
representative.
The first person to witness the incident shall warn his subordinates and ask for assistance.
This witness shall check first his own safety before approaching the scene of the accident.
He shall remove the victim to a safer place in case there is a chance of further injury; else do not
touch the victim unless trained to do so.
If the witness is an approved First Aider, provide first aid or else wait till a First Aider or the site
nurse arrives and provides necessary first aid.
Assist the Male Nurse / First Aid Team till the Emergency is brought under control.
Report as follows:
I am calling from: Provide LOCATION (E.g., type “A” Building, Floor, Room)
I see a: Provide NATURE OF EMERGENCY (e.g., fire, hostile act, bomb threat,
cardiac arrest)
There are: Provide number of people hurt and requiring medical assistance
Important Notes:
After the message has been given successfully, the reporting individual should immediately do
whatever he can do
safely to control the emergency situation
INCIDENT
First witness
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NT NT
Safety In Charge PM/ Incharge
MAJOR MINOR
(Level
SA 1) N&P
SCC ERT
SA
ERT SA-PMT
REPORT
LEGEND:
SO - Safety Officer
IS - Immediate Supervisor
FIC - Fire Incident Case
NT - Nesma Trading (Contractor)
PM - Project Manager
SA - Saudi Aramco
IC - Incident Commander
ERT - Emergency Response Team(Medical, Fire Brigade, Security)
SAPMT - Saudi Aramco Project Management Team
SCC - Security Control Center
2 PROJECT MANAGER
3 SITE ENGINNER
4 SAFETY INCHARGE
EMERGENCY DRILLS
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Nesma project management with site safety staff shall conduct emergency drills in accordance with
Kingdom regulations and Saudi Aramco requirements. The drill shall be participated by minimum, the
project operations representative, observer/s from SAPMT (min. Safety Advisor), project nurse/First
Aider and site safety staff.
Drill scenarios shall be made, written and submitted to the SAPMT Safety Advisor for review and
comments prior to actual drills. The following drill schedule is recommended:
Personnel complains of
movement difficulty and
Heat Exhaustion/ fatigue + transport to First Aider & Heat Stress
Cramps hospital/ Personnel Training
complains of extreme pain
in muscles
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FIRE DRILL & Written Evaluation
Nesma shall institute a regular Fire Drill as prescribed by the SAPMT Safety Adviser.
A written ‘Evaluation Report’ shall be made immediately after an emergency evacuation drill is conducted. This
Report shall be facilitated by the Incident Commander and comments to be given by the Project Manager, Safety
Manager and SAPMT Safety Adviser/SA Loss Prevention Engineer. This report shall be submitted to SAPMT Project
Representative and copy to be filed at HSE office onsite for reference.
The Evaluation Report shall include the following information:
1. Project Title
2. Aramco
3. Date of Evacuation
4. Area or Department coverage of evacuation
5. Type of emergency simulated
6. Name and craft of the following:
a. Incident Commander
b. Command Center Coordinator
c. Evacuation Marshalls
d. Medical Rescue/EMT Leaders
e. SAPMT/Loss Prevention Representatives
f. Other non-company witnesses
7. Observations on the following:
a. Timely Flow of Communication
b. Timely and Effective Coordination
c. Timely Flow of actual Evacuation
d. Accounting of present and missing personnel
e. Timely Medical or EMT response
8. Observers/Guests Comments
9. Recommendations
10. Acknowledgements:
a. Prepared by: Incident Commander (Site Safety Representative)
b. Reviewed by: Project Manager
c. Noted by: SAPMT Safety Adviser
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Emergency Mock Drill Report
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Emergency Preparedness and Response Report
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Attachment 3- Hazard communication procedure
PURPOSE
The purpose of this program is to provide information and guidance to assist in the safe use, handling, storage,
use and disposal of hazardous chemicals to minimize incidents and reduce the potential risks to people, the
environment, and company assets.
SCOPE
This HAZCOM program is applicable to all the work executed by Nesma and its subcontractor during the entire
phase of the project.
DEFINITIONS:
Hazardous Materials/Waste are materials or waste whose physical, chemical or biological characteristics
may pose a risk to staff, patients, visitors, facilities, or the environment if spilled or released in an uncontrolled
manner.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a technical information sheet relating to hazardous materials for
safe handling, storage, use and disposal.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes gloves, gowns, safety glasses, chemical splash
goggles/shields, hard hats, steel-toed shoes, respirators, masks, latex gloves, etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES
PROJECT MANAGER
a. Shall understand all requirements of Aramco related to chemicals and ensure that they are
fully enforced on the project.
b. Be responsible for implementation of all elements as per Loss Prevention Policies within the
project.
c. Support and assist safety in implementing this HAZCOM procedure.
d. Delegate responsibilities and assign appropriate and experienced staff to support the
implementation of this procedure.
e. Specify that Loss Prevention issues are an agenda item at all communications meetings.
f. Ensure PPE is provided to all employees on project site.
a. Direct all aspects of the Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Health program elements.
b. Develop, implement and monitor the HM & WM Programs.
c. Monitor Projects recordation of HAZMAT Training of staff. Totals trained will be recorded.
d. Coordinate all aspects of the Hazardous Materials/ conducted in January of each year, and respond to
inquiries concerning inventories.
e. Reviews and Concurs of all policies related to the HM & WM Program.
f. Develop procedures for the storage, handling, use and disposal of hazardous materials/waste, and
develop/monitor spill control procedures/equipment and maintenance of MSDS files specific to operations
within projects only.
Follow established procedures, instructions and training for safe handling, storage, use and disposal.
Participate hazcom training for proper disposal and handling of chemicals.
Report immediately to supervisors any spills/uncontrolled releases or exposures.
Always ask supervisors about any concerns related to the safe handling, storage, use and disposal.
Secure hazardous materials/waste to restrict access by unauthorized personnel.
REQUIREMENTS
When using/handling potentially harmful chemicals or hazardous substances, precautions shall be taken
to ensure that personnel do not swallow, inhale or allow it to contact their skin.
Hands shall be washed thoroughly after handling chemicals or hazardous Substance.
Personnel shall be trained to remove contaminated clothing, promptly flush affected areas with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention when harmful chemicals contact the skin or eyes.
Chemicals shall not be subjected to undue physical shock, pressure or heat.
Excess chemicals no longer needed shall be safely disposed of or recycled Per GI 430.001.
Personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection equipment, shall be used as
stipulated in the relevant Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) or Chemical Hazard Bulletin (CHB), shall be used when working with chemicals or hazardous
substances. See Chapter I-3, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), of this manual.
When handling volatile liquids, the threshold limit value (TLV) of the vapor shall be determined and not
exceeded. When exhaust ventilation is unavailable, good mechanical ventilation shall be provided or the work
shall be performed outdoors.
Exhaust ventilation, fans, blowers and proper handling procedures shall be used to keep personnel from
breathing hazardous vapors and/or dust. Respiratory protection shall be provided and used when necessary.
Respiratory protection equipment shall be used when chemical concentrations in air exceed the TLV.
Equipment, piping or filter cartridges containing pyrophoric materials (e.g., iron sulfide) shall be kept wet
to prevent spontaneous ignition upon opening of equipment and contact with air.
Emergency eye wash stations and showers shall be provided as required and shall be installed and
maintained as per SAES-B-069.
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Only the necessary amount of hazardous materials shall be stored at the job site, usually not more than a
1-day supply.
Hazardous materials shall not be allowed to accumulate. Extra amounts shall be removed from the work
area.
Waste (e.g., slop liquids and trash) shall be immediately removed from the work area.
Smoking and use of devices not classified as explosion proof are prohibited near flammable liquids or
finely divided combustible solids.
SA approved Fire extinguishers such as Badger/ Amerex shall be available.
Safety Officer reviews all projects involving the use or control of hazardous materials/waste, as related to
ventilation, storage and process flow. End users will always be consulted and have final review of all projects.
Hazard Recognition. Hazards associated with handling, storage, use or disposal of hazardous
materials/waste will be identified during routine inspections/ surveys such as Hazard Control. Hazards will be
controlled primarily, in priority, through:
The use of PPE. Respiratory protection (for gases, vapors, fumes) is approved for use on a case-by-case
basis and only when hazard controls are not feasible or are in planning stages. Respiratory protection is allowed
for intermittent, infrequent, or emergency conditions
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Universal Hazard Warning Label will be the standard used
for the labeling of hazardous materials/waste containers. Original labels on containers from manufacturers are
also acceptable.
Requirements: - The Hazard Materials Program requires that all containers of hazardous material be labelled
with an appropriate warning.
Content: -
While this warning does not have to include all of the information contained on the MSDS, it does have to
convey: -
The type of hazard that exists;
Label Design: -
The design of the label may vary with the country of origin, however the following is the one most common and
has been adopted as the CBT standard. Each hazard is represented by a color:
Red for FLAMMABILITY;
Blue for HEALTH;
Yellow for REACTIVITY;
WHITE for special hazards or personal protection equipment.
Each hazard is then rated using a number system from 0 to 4, with 0 being a very minimal hazard and 4 being
the most severe hazard;
It shall be the responsibility of the Project Supervisor to ensure that all hazardous materials are correctly
labelled. Assistance may be obtained with the Safety officer
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NFPA Diamond
TRAINING
All Employees shall be Trained in Hazardous Chemicals Safety Course by Safety Engr as per TBT and safety
training schedule
Key Personnel shall attend HAZCOM Training Course provided by CS EQIP/U&FSD Inhouse training.
REFERENCES:
Saudi Aramco (SA) General Instructions (GIs): per SAES-B-069
Work Permit Systems and Procedures
Asbestos Hazard Management
Hazardous Materials Communication (HAZCOM) Program (CSM 5th edition)
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Introduction
Hot Climate is an inherent nature of the Kingdom’s environment, because its summer season stretches
approximately from April to October of each year. Hot summer months pose adverse conditions for outdoor or
field workers who must protect themselves against heat, sun exposure, and other hazards, thereby the threat of
Heat Stress. Employees shall be oriented and instructed on the potential hazards in their workplaces and how to
manage them.
Nesma shall ensure that its employees are protected from the adverse effects of working in hot climate and
environment. Project management shall be proactive with SAG advice for prescribed cut-off for working hours,
with the aim of limiting the length of exposure to hot work environment of project field personnel.
Purpose
The purpose of the Heat Stress Plan is to protect all employees from heat-related illnesses by providing guidance
in the recognition, evaluation, and control of potential heat stress conditions.
Scope
The document shall apply to Nesma personnel, Contractors, subcontractors, contracted services, visitors &
vendors.
Site managers
Will ensure that, the Heat stress programs will be implemented and administered on the project.
Ensure that adequate resources are available to fully implement the Heat Stress prevention control
program.
Ensure that employees are acclimatized.
Allow frequent breaks.
Scheduling the most strenuous work during the coolest time of the day (i.e. early morning and evening).
Providing measures such as shading and local ventilation when work in direct sunlight is required.
Conduct periodic safety talks during hot weather emphasizing heat stress hazards and precautions.
Provide designated shaded and cool areas (Rest shelters) for periodic cool down breaks and recover from minor
heat related illness.
Provide drinking water station for workers.
Be familiar with the signs of heat-related illnesses and take appropriate action when someone exhibits signs of
heat stress.
Safety Personnel
Provides employee training, program evaluation, and guidance to operations personnel.
Monitors the implementation of the plan, records and notifies deficiencies for corrections.
Provides recommendations for improvement.
Monitor employees for symptoms of heat related illness.
Display educational information related to heat stress conditions, illness/symptoms and preventive measures at
all possible locations.
Employees
Follow instructions for controlling heat stress, including taking periodic cool down breaks and drinking enough
water.
Know and be alert for signs & symptoms of heat related illness in themselves and others.
Inform supervisor of any heat stress concerns if it does not appear that the job can be done safely as it is set up.
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Conduct daily self-evaluations in hot or warm weather for early warning symptoms of heat stress especially
compare their urine colour with urine chart.
Immediately notify supervisor of suspected heat stress incidence at site.
Take appropriate action upon developing symptoms of heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
General
Heat Cramps
Although heat cramps are not dangerous, they are an early warning sign for heat exhaustion and that the body’s
ability to cope with heat is being exceeded.
Causes:
Occurs when the body loses too much salt through sweating.
Attributed to an electrolyte imbalance caused by sweating.
Symptoms include:
Painful cramping of the muscles (e.g., arms, legs or stomach).
Hot, moist skin.
Slightly elevated body temperature.
Treatment includes:
Stop all activity.
Rest in a cool, shaded area (e.g., designated break/recovery area).
Loosen clothing.
Drink water.
If symptoms persist, seek medical aid.
Another early indication that heat stress conditions may be present is the appearance of heat rash, which is an
itchy rash that occurs when the skin becomes swollen and plugs the sweat glands. This is not a life-threatening
condition.
Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt by sweating. Heat exhaustion
poses a higher risk to older employees and those with coronary artery disease or emphysema (a lung condition
causing breathing impairment).
Causes:
Occurs when the fluids and/or salt lost in sweating are not replaced.
Enlarged surface blood vessels.
Symptoms include:
Heavy sweating.
Intense thirst and cool, moist skin.
Weakness and dizziness.
Headache and blurred vision.
Nausea and vomiting.
Pale or flushed appearance.
Mood changes such as irritability or confusion.
Rapid pulse.
Fainting
Treatment includes:
Move the victim to a cool, shaded area (e.g., designated break/recovery area).
Call for medical help.
Loosen the victim’s clothing.
Remove unnecessary clothing.
Shower or sponge the victim’s skin with cool water.
Have the victim drink water or sport drinks that have electrolytes.
Notes:
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Heat exhaustion can rapidly progress to heat stroke if not properly treated. People suffering from heat exhaustion
must not be expected to take care of themselves because they may lack coordination and become confused.
Heat exhaustion requires fast response to prevent worsening heat stress problems.
Remember that sweating only cools the body if the sweat evaporates. If it cannot evaporate, it cannot cool. Thus,
even under moderate or cool working conditions, it is possible to suffer heat stress if you are inside protective
clothing that interferes with your body’s cooling or working in high-humidity conditions.
Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is a medical emergency and death or permanent tissue damage may occur if treatment is not given
promptly. Collapse is often misinterpreted as a heart attack or head injury.
Causes:
Occurs when the body no longer sweats and holds so much heat such that the body’s system of temperature
regulation fails and body temperature reaches dangerous levels.
Body depleted of salt and water.
Symptoms include:
Dry, hot skin with no sweating.
High body temperature (above 40 °C [103 °F]).
Strong, rapid pulse.
Chills.
Weakness, nausea, vomiting.
Mental confusion.
Seizures or convulsions.
Collapse, loss of consciousness.
Treatment includes:
Immediately call or arrange for professional medical help.
Cool the victim down as much as possible while waiting for medical help:
Move the victim immediately to a cool, shaded area.
Loosen or remove heavy clothing.
Have the victim lie flat with feet elevated.
Fan and mist the victim’s body with water.
Monitor the victim’s breathing.
Have the victim drink water or sport drinks that have electrolytes (e.g., Gatorade). Do not give fluids if the victim is
unconscious.
Notes:
Sometimes, heat stoke occurs after the person has already developed heat exhaustion, but heat stroke can also
strike suddenly with little warning.
Regardless of the worker’s protest, no person suspected of being ill from heat stroke shall be sent home or left
unattended unless/until a medical doctor has specifically approved such an action.
Training
Heat stress awareness training shall be provided just before and during the hot summer months to all project
personnel.
Nesma shall ensure that employees are trained to recognize symptoms of heat stress prior to performing work in
potentially heat stress situations.
The official incident report relating to heat stress incidents shall be submitted to PMT, copy to Nesma Safety
Department Head Office as per incident reporting procedure guidelines in the CSSP.
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The resting shades may be designed to be transferable from area to area, with other structures made for areas
with personnel staying for longer periods. These shades shall be made ready prior to personnel starting work on-
site during hot weather conditions.
These resting shades shall be strategically positioned where practicable, and by nearest proximity possible to a
specified work group who shall be exposed to qualified hot work environment for a period longer than 4 hours in
order to provide rotational breaks and cooling rest periods.
Monitoring of temperature and humidity shall be done frequently and work should be planned accordingly.
Sufficient cool drinking water shall become the main provision of Nesma to its employees. Drinking stations shall
be set-up as necessary, and provided with disposable drinking paper cups.
A designated group from project operations shall be tasked to monitor and facilitate the provision of cool drinking
water to all project field personnel.
When ventilation cannot be availed from natural breeze due to dust and other factors, mechanical ventilators may
be provided as practicable. A generator set may be employed as practicable if utility power service is
inaccessible.
Rest break shall be provided as per heat index chart recommendation.
Buddy system should be followed i.e. employee should be allowed to work alone.
Ambulance and medical facilities to increase site visit and keep monitoring the status.
ORS shall always be available on site.
Heat index pocket card shall be provided to all employees on site for their reference.
Work Scheduling:
Scheduling extremely hot jobs for the cooler part of the day, at night, or for a cooler day if possible.
Where possible, postpone the hot job until equipment can be taken out of service and allowed to cool down.
Schedule additional time for hot jobs to allow for additional cooling breaks, especially if cooling PPE is not used.
Self Evaluation:
Each person, while working in high temperatures, must be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat stress
related illnesses and early warning indications. The supervisor should be notified of any early indications and
corrective action taken. Heart rate (rapid pulse) is a good indicator of the degree of heat stress that a person is
experiencing.
On jobs where heat stress is a concern, periodically pause work and immediately take a pulse for 15 seconds and
multiply this by four (4) to get the heart rate. Since each person is different and medical conditions can affect
reaction to heat stress, it is important to remember that these are only average indicators. The individual’s
maximum recommended rate could be lower. Workers must remain alert to other signs of excessive heat stress.
Employee Rotation
During periods of high temperature, two groups of workers could be used to allow frequent rotation out of
the hot area and cooling off. Tasks using hand tools or manual handling must be rotated frequently (each 10-15
minutes). Workers in additional clothing or suits must be rotated more frequently.
Fluid Replacement
One of the most important means of reducing the risk of heat stress is drinking plenty of fluids (cold water). When
doing hard work in hot areas, dehydration may occur due to heavy sweating before a person even feels thirsty. It
is recommended that at least one half litre of fluids be consumed every 20 minutes to prevent dehydration and
reduce the risk of illness.
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See below figure, guide utilizing urine colour
Buddy System:
During high temperature, it is essential to work in pairs with each person watching out for early warning signs of
excessive heat stress in the other person
The split job tasks between workers rather than one doing all the heavy work and the other the light work.
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Key elements for controlling heat stress
Drink one glass of water every 15 to 20 minutes worked, depending on the heat and humidity. This is the best
way to replace lost body fluid.
Read medication labels to know how cause the body to react to the sun and heat.
Avoid alcohol and drugs as they can increase the effects of heat.
Build up tolerance for working in the heat. Heat tolerance is normally built up over a one to two week time period.
Take breaks to cool down. A 10 - 15 minute break every two hours is effective.
Adapt work and pace to the weather.
Provide heat stress training to workers and supervisors.
Manage work activities and match them to employees' physical condition.
Use special protective gear, such as cooling garments and cooling vests on "early entry" workers.
Know heat stress first aid techniques.
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Heat Stroke First Aid
Move the victim to a cool place. Remove heavy clothing; light clothing can be left in place.
Immediately cool the victim by any available means. Such as placing ice packs at areas with abundant blood
supply (neck, armpits, and groin). Wet towels or sheets are also effective. The cloths should be kept wet with cool
water.
To prevent hypothermia continue cooling the victim until their temperature drops to 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
Keep the victim's head and shoulders slightly elevated.
Seek medical attention immediately. All heat stroke victims need hospitalization.
Care for seizures if they occur.
Do not use aspirin or acetaminophen.
Ramadan Plan
Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan are recommended to work for a maximum of 6 hours per day, in
consideration of their fasting schedule.
Site timing for Muslims shall be decided and announced by the project management, and shall be communicated
to all project employees.
Transportation shall be arranged by the project management according to the working hours for Muslims and
non-Muslims.
Heat Stress
Light work is advised to be given to Muslims during the entire Ramadan period.
Heat stress shelters to be provided and Muslims people should be provided longer or more frequent rest periods.
Extra care and close monitoring should be done for those workers who are fasting.
Cool water should be provided near to rest shelter and work area to allow fasting workers wash their faces and
cool down their bodies.
Summary
The main idea of the heat management focuses on very simple concerns:
Monitoring the temperature and humidity frequently and planning work accordingly.
Provide heat stress shelters.
Provide sufficient safe and cool drinking water, workers to drink plenty of cool water
Limit the exposure of personnel to hot work environment to help avoid heat stress.
Provide rest break as per Aramco standard based on the heat index chart recommendation.
Buddy system should be followed.
Increase the rest period during the peak heat index condition.
Proper dress code of work personnel should be enforced.
Make sure that workers are aware and follow the signs and symptoms of heat illness.
Work rotation should be planned and implemented by scheduling heavier work during cooler times of the day
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Appropriate emergency response should be ensured for personnel observed suffering the symptoms of heat
stress.
Ambulance should always be kept ready for emergency.
Male nurse shall visit the site and do random check-ups of employees to monitor their health.
ORS should always be available on site.
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Attachment - NESMA OH&S Policy
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Attachment - Authority to stop work
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Attachment 8- Vehicle Pre-inspection checklist
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Attachment - NESMA Project Organizational Chart
Project Manager
Site Engineer
Material Expeditor
Safety Officer QA/QC Manager Planning Engineer
FOREMAN
Laborers
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Attachment - Flagman / Fire watch Training Certificate
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Electrical Hazard Recognition Certificate
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Arc Flash Certificate
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WPR Certificate
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Attachment 24- Ladder inspection checklist
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Attachment - Tower Lights daily inspection checklist
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Attachment – Valid Boom truck blue inspection sticker
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Attachment – Valid Boom Truck Operator SA Certificate
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Prepared by: ______________________
Safety Officer
Nesma Trading Co. Ltd
Project Manager
Nesma trading
Concurred by:
Saudi Aramco
Project Engineer
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