CONFINED SPACE RESCUE PROCEDURE

 

1. PURPOSE

When a worker fallen in confined space it’s important to rescue him as quickly as possible because of the following reasons and purposes.

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• The worker may have consumed less oxygen as normal human being required and drowsiness and unconsciousness occurred and may need medical attention.
• When workers may expose for a shorter period of time in oxygen deficient workplace it could lead multiple fatalities.
• All the working crew involved to carry out activities in confined space area i.e. pipeline, sewer line, sewerage line, vessel, tanks, vessel if they could not rescue swiftly the result will be the dangerous. 

2. SCOPE

This procedure applies to all managers, supervisors, forepersons, employees, subcontractors, and visitors at facility Project site.

3. POLICY ON CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

The implementation and maintenance of a safe work environment is the collective responsibility of all employees, contractors, and visitors to the jobsite. It is our company policy to provide prompt medical treatment when a worker is injured on the jobsite.  To do this, workers may have to perform a job inside pipeline should rescue and to bring down a worker who has fallen due to exposes toxic gases and absence of oxygen inside the pipe.  

4. EMERGENCY PLANNING

The three main parts of emergency planning are:

• Training
• Creating an Emergency Response Plan
• Outlining Rescue Procedures.

4.1. Training

Training is mandatory for workforce to develop awareness regarding confined space entry and probable emergency situations and their expected response to deal with emergencies and come out of such situation as quickly as possible.

 Emergency evacuation routes and gathering area/muster point will be clearly defined and communicated to all workforce, whilst muster point boards shall be displayed at conspicuous locations to guide people during emergencies.

4.2. Emergency Response Plan

If a worker unconscious and fallen inside the spool, implement the emergency response plan by following the steps below.   

Note: It’s important to know your role.

• The ERT Leader takes control of the situation.
• The ERT sounds the emergency alarm-one long blasts from a horn. All workers in the vicinity of the incident will immediately stop working. The site supervisor quickly evaluates the situation and identifies any further hazards that could arise.
• The ERT Leader or their designate goes to get help if workers are close by. If no one is close enough, the site supervisor calls for help. 
• The site supervisor calls fire brigade / ambulance if required.
• The ERT leader/member isolates the accident zone and its perimeter to limit further exposure.
• All non-affected personnel shall be moved to a safe zone/muster point. 
• The ERT team leader assembles the emergency rescue team at the accident site as quickly as possible to determine the best rescue procedure for the situation. 

4.3. Rescue Procedures

One of the following rescue procedure options shall be adopted / activated whichever is best available.

4.3.1. General Procedures 

• Entrants must immediately leave the confined space in the event the gas monitoring alarm.
• Entrants must immediately leave the confined space if they begin to feel/ notice adverse health effects. 
• The attendant will order the evacuation of entrants from the confined space he notices changes in the condition of the space or uncharacteristic behavior of an entrant. 
• The attendant will not enter the confined space unless authorized to do so and relieved by another qualified attendant. 

4.3.2. Non-Entry Rescue 

• Review the rescue protocols and discuss Task Risk Assessment (TRA) with workforce. 
• Inspect and set-up all needed rescue equipments. 
• Review evacuation alarm with entrants/ attendants.
• Mode of communications will be radio/verbal communication 
• Maximum entries in confined space will be three (3).
• If worker fallen inside pipe due to absence of oxygen the rescuer# 1 will rescue the affected person, Rescuer #1 will lay the affected person on ground then lifeline will be fastened with Safety harness belt hook and rescuer#2 stands outside the working platform will drag/pull the affecter immediately.  
• Rescuer#1 assesses affected worker for injuries & then decides how to proceed & treat person first.
• Once the worker has been brought to a safe location, administer first aid. treat the person for CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) for 10 to 15 minutes if worker could not be normal then the worker will have shifted to the nearby hospital.
• Arrange ambulance for transportation of affected person for further medical treatment.  

4.3.3. Entry Rescue 

• Review the rescue protocols and discuss Task Risk Assessment (TRA) with workforce. 
• Inspect and set-up all needed rescue equipments. 
• Review evacuation alarm with entrants/ attendants.
• Mode of communications will be radio/verbal communication 
• Maximum entries in confined space will be three (3).
• If worker fallen inside vessel due to absence of oxygen Rescuers will enter the confined space with proper PPE’s then rescuer# 1 will enter in the vessel and rescue the affected person, Rescuer #1 will lay the affected person on ground then lifeline will be fastened with the safety harness belt hook and rescuer#2 will drag/pull the affecter immediately.  
• First Aider will assess affected worker for injuries & then decides how to proceed &treat the person.
• Once the worker has been brought out to a safe location, first aider will treat the person for CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) for 10 to 15 minutes.
• If worker could not be normal, then the worker will have shifted to the nearby hospital.
• Arrange ambulance for transportation of affected person for further medical treatment.  

5. CONCLUSION

• The entry supervisor needs to ensure that the confined space operations conform to the permit. They should remove unauthorized personnel from the area and keep away them from entering the space. Make sure each hazard is identified and controlled before entering a confined space. 
• Fully understand the requirements of a confined space rescue: including commanding the confined space rescue and control of the area.
• Emergency rescues should only be made by trained personnel or a rescue service.

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REWARD & PENALTY PROCEDURE ON HSE VIOLATION

REWARD & PENALTY PROCEDURE ON HSE VIOLATION

1. Introduction

Discipline is a critical component of high-functioning safety systems. Used in the right way, discipline establishes an organization’s commitment to safety by enforcing the rules and procedures designed to keep people safe. It encourages employees to always be vigilant about following safety protocols, especially when engaging in high-risk tasks such as working at height, in confined spaces and in lockout/tag out jobs. Discipline also protects leaders by ensuring follow-through on every rule violation.

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2. Purpose & Scope

The purpose of a disciplinary code and procedure is to regulate standards of conduct and incapacity of employees within a company. The aim of Procedure is to correct unacceptable behavior and adopt a progressive approach in the workplace. This also creates certainty and consistency in the application of discipline.

3. Definitions

A Violation is an intentional action that results in noncompliance with known rules, policies, procedures or acceptable norms. Violations are classified within Human Factors as one category of an “unsafe act”; the other category contains all “errors”. The fundamental difference between errors and violations is that violations are deliberate, whereas errors are not. In other words, committing a violation is a conscious decision, whereas errors occur irrespective of one’s will to avoid them.

3.1. Intentional Violation

Usually purposeful, the violator knows that he is violating certain rules or requirement but overwhelmed by various factors. The intention of violating might be to cause harm or not.

Intentional Can be subdivided into: 

• Routine violation
• Situational violation
• Un Intentional Violation

3.1.1. Routine violation

It’s a perpetual behavioral in opposition to set rules and procedures, As a result, the violator commits it automatically or sub-consciously. Human potential attempt to cut corners, save time and energy, etc. Lack of enforcement, where violator assumes ‘‘I will never be caught, nor reprimanded even when caught’’

3.1.2. Situational violation

It’s a violation motivated by desire to keep the work going under certain adverse conditions, often caused by Foreman/ Supervisor pressure to meet unusual progress target. 

3.2. Un Intentional Violation

Usually a result of lack of knowledge or behavioral errors, often used as excuse even by deliberate violator.

4. Procedure for Penalty on HSE Violations 

All employees are expected to comply with job site rules and regulations, and to follow established operating procedures set by company. Violations will not be tolerated and Supervisors/Construction Mangers will be held accountable for the conduct of their Subordinate Supervisors/Construction Managers is required to take action when a violation is observed. 

Immediate action to control or eliminate a hazard is required In the event a violation is observed; the following procedures have been established to place an employee on notice 

First Warning:

When Violation observed in the company premises the first investigate the violation is intentional, unintentional or Situational , after investigation it reveals that the violation is in unintentional  proper counseling will be provide from HSE Department to avoid reoccurrence ,if it reveals that the violation was intentional and its routine Violation only he will verbally warned but the findings of investigation  reveals that  he committed Situational violation his foreman/ Supervisor will  also warned because of why he enforce for violation. A verbal warning given to the Violator.

Second Warning:

When Violation observed in the company premises and violator is same person who verbally warned for the violation for his first violation the investigation will conduct against him as same manner mentioned above after investigation it reveals that the violation was intentional or Situational.  A written warning addressed to the Violator and penalty will be imposed on him in terms of rupees as per severity of violation and a copy of warning placed in the HSE Department referencing violation and warning, including date and time. An issue of Violator discussed with his area Construction Manager/ Project Manager.

Third Warning:

When Violation observed in the company premises and violator is same person who verbally warned & penalized the investigation method will be same after investigation it found that he is guilty. This warning will be followed by a meeting with the Violator, Construction Manager and senior management to determine whether the employee 15 Days salary will be deducted, 20% Salary or more reduced or terminated.

4.1. Procedure for Investigation & penalty 

It is responsibility of HSE official that he should take violation picture and Statement of witness if available at site submit initial report to HSE In-charge, it is responsibility of HSE Incharge   that investigate the matter that the violation is unintentional, intentional, unintentional or Situational. The role of an HSE Incharge is to be fair and objective so that they can establish the essential facts of the matter and reach a conclusion on what did or did not happen.  HSE Incharge should do this by looking for evidence that supports the allegation.

HSE Incharge Submit the final report to HSE Manager. HSE Manager will decide the penalty on the nature of violation and penalized the violator if he found guilty that violation was intentional or it found that violation was unintentional the HSE official provide proper guidance to employee to avoid reoccurrence.

On the third violation the investigation method remains the same but this time HSE Manager Consult the matter with Project Manager and Project Manager will take the final decision about the Violator on third Violation.

It is noted that Project Manager is ultimate authority to take action he has authority to waive off the penalty price but copy of written warning placed in the HSE Department referencing the violation and warning, including date and time.

4.2. Violation those will be penalized

Failure to wear all required personal protection equipment (PPE) such as, but not limited to: 

• Hard hats
• Coveralls 
• Proper foot protection.
• Safety glasses (if required)
• Worker perform their jobs without the Supervision of Supervisor
• Hearing protection
• Face shield (if required)
• Work at height without safety Harness  
• Violations of posted or required speed limits 
• Horseplay
• Improper use of tools
• Failure to follow instructions related to safety
• Poor housekeeping or contributing to unsanitary conditions  
• Use of damage electrical equipment   
• Misuse or abuse of Tools & equipment
• Operation of mobile equipment in an unsafe manner 
• Damage improper use of ladders. 
•  Improper manual lifting procedures. 
• Running anywhere on the job site. 
• Use Drugs in company premises
• Usage of Mobile Phone at Work Place, on Walkway &  roads
• Supervisor’s failure to enforce Company or client’s safety requirements.
• Operation of any mobile equipment (vehicle) without a valid driver’s license.
• Operating or using machines, tools or equipment that the employee is not qualified to operate
• Failure to follow proper scaffold procedures such as:

Tagging system

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• Deliberately committing an unsafe act or instructing employees to perform work in an unsafe manner

4.3. Procedure for Collecting Penalty

Challan 1st copy will be given to the violator, and 2nd Copy of challan will be send to Accounts department deduct penalty amount from Violator Salary, it is necessary for Account Department to maintain separate ledger book for penalty collection and 3rd copy of challan maintained in the separate file

5. Reward for developing Safety Culture

The objective of this program is to get the safe completion of the project; and as a result, all employees will go home safely at the end of each work day.

This program will also promote Safety Culture, which is the principle that each construction worker will perform “every task, the safe and right way, and every time.

Developing an effective safety Reward program can strengthen the safety culture in any organization, by improving a poor safety record and/or maintaining an already good one.

This begins with strong management commitment to safety.

5.1. Procedure for Reward

During the Site inspection those employee or worker maintain the workplace according to HSE requirement from other workplaces the HSE Department Reward Him Mobile Scratch Card from 100 to 500 rupees and other gifts, the reward depends upon his compliance to HSE Rules, the HSE Incharge and HSE Manager is only authorized to distribute reward. 

  5.2   HSE Disciplinary Action Form

EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY ACTION FORM

Project Name: ______________  Site Location: ___________

Violator Name: ______________ Designation:  ____________

Department: ________________ Supervisor: _____________

Date: _____________________   Time:__________________

Violation:

Description of Violation:_______________________________

__________________________________________________

HSE Department Overview: ___________________________

__________________________________________________

Penalty if Decide: 

SR#	Violation	Penalty in Amount
		Minimum	Maximum	Actual Fined
1	Over speed during Driving	10 $	100 $
2	Full Body Harness	10 $	100 $
3	PPEs	10 $	100 $
4	Horse Play	10 $	100 $
5	Using of Drugs	10 $	100 $
6	Electrical	10 $	100 $
7	Mechanical	10 $	100 $
8	Special PPEs	10 $	100 $
9	Smoking at work Place	10 $	100 $
10	Others	10 $	100 $

PM Decision: ______________________________________

HSE Manager Signature____________________

 

Project Manager __________________________  

 5.3.    Penalty Receipt 

HSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Project:________________________________________________Violator Name:  ____________________   Designation: ____________________Department: _____________________  ID: _____________________
SR#	Violation	Penalty in Amount
		Minimum	Maximum	Actual Fined	Remarks
1	Over speed during Driving	10 $	100 $
2	Full Body Harness	10 $	100 $
3	PPEs	10 $	100 $
4	Horse Play	10 $	100 $
5	Using of Drugs	10 $	100 $
6	Electrical	10 $	100 $
8	Special PPEs	10 $	100 $
9	Smoking at work Place	10 $	100 $
10	Others
Violator__________________ HSE Supervisor: _________________ HSE Manager: ___________________  Project Manager:______________________ Accountant: _________________________________________
Accounts Copy
HSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Project:________________________________________________Violator Name:  ____________________   Designation: ____________________Department: _____________________  ID: _____________________
SR#	Violation	Penalty in Amount
		Minimum	Maximum	Actual Fined	Remarks
1	Over speed during Driving	10 $	100 $
2	Full Body Harness	10 $	100 $
3	PPEs	10 $	100 $
4	Horse Play	10 $	100 $
5	Using of Drugs	10 $	100 $
6	Electrical	10 $	100 $
8	Special PPEs	10 $	100 $
9	Smoking at work Place	10 $	100 $
10	Others
Violator__________________ HSE Supervisor: _________________ HSE Manager: ___________________  Project Manager:______________________ Accountant: _________________________________________
HSE Copy
HSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Project:________________________________________________Violator Name:  ____________________   Designation: ____________________Department: _____________________  ID: _____________________
SR#	Violation	Penalty in Amount
		Minimum	Maximum	Actual Fined	Remarks
1	Over speed during Driving	10 $	100 $
2	Full Body Harness	10 $	100 $
3	PPEs	10 $	100 $
4	Horse Play	10 $	100 $
5	Using of Drugs	10 $	100 $
6	Electrical	10 $	100 $
8	Special PPEs	10 $	100 $
9	Smoking at work Place	10 $	100 $
10	Others
Violator__________________ HSE Supervisor: _________________ HSE Manager: ___________________  Project Manager:______________________ Accountant: _________________________________________
Violator Copy

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