alba health and safety management system - Aluminium Bahrain

ALBA HEALTH AND SAFETYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMALBA Code of Practice (ACOP)ACOP NO.025SubjectPAGECONTRACTORS 1 OF 13TABLE OF CONTENT:1.0 Introduction .........................................................................................................22.0 Purpose ...............................................................................................................23.0 General Requirements ..........................................................................................24.0 Other Requirements .............................................................................................25.0 Safety Coordinator................................................................................................36.0 Access to the Alba Sites ........................................................................................37.0 Disposal of Waste materials ..................................................................................48.0 Use of Asbestos (and Other Banned Material) ........................................................49.0 Personal Protective Clothing (PPC) and Safety Equipment .......................................410.0 Provision of FRPPC to Contractors.....................................................................511.0 Use of Power Hand Tools .................................................................................512.0 Permits to Work...............................................................................................613.0 Requirements..................................................................................................614.0 Welfare Facilities .............................................................................................715.0 Mobile Phones .................................................................................................716.0 Site Checking ..................................................................................................717.0 Vehicles ..........................................................................................................718.0 Portable Ladders..............................................................................................819.0 Assistance .......................................................................................................920.0 MSDS..............................................................................................................921.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................922.0 REVIEW ........................................................................................................11Revision: 00Authorized by:Approved By:Date: 01.08.2006 Manager SHE Department Management Representative

ALBA HEALTH AND SAFETYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMALBA Code of Practice (ACOP)ACOP NO.025SubjectPAGECONTRACTORS 2 OF 131.0 INTRODUCTIONAccidents cause human suffering, loss of profits through lost time, and reflect badly on bothcontractors and Alba.2.0 PURPOSEAlba operates the SHE Management system throughout its organisation, and expects everyone,including contractors, working within the plant, to observe all safe work practices applicable to theAlba sites and the job being done.The Contractor and Sub-Contractor shall abide by the detailed Safety and Health requirementslisted in this Contractor Safety Rules Book at all times. A copy of this book must be on each worksite, readily available, at all times.Alba retains the right to stop work at any time should any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts exist.3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTSIn these Rules and Regulations the term Alba’s Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. or its designatedrepresentative applies for the purpose of the work in question.This document the Contractor Safety Rules Book shall form part of the bid / tender document sentto all, and any contractor, by the Purchasing department.The Contractor must inform Alba of any Sub-contractors to be employed by him, and will also beresponsible for passing copies of these Rules and Regulations and the Contractor Safety RulesBook (5.42.1) to such sub-contractors and for ensuring that they follow them.These Safety Rules and the Contractor Safety Rules Book must be adhered to at all times. Anyfailure to comply fully with the safety rules may result in the immediate removal of the contractorfrom the site.4.0 OTHER REQUIREMENTS• Contractor must submit a copy of his safety system and safety record along with the Tender.• Contractor must submit method statement before carrying out the heavy lifts andmajor/critical works.• Alba has the right to penalise the contractor for committing repetitive safety violations. If thecontractor fail to demonstrate the compliance of safety requirements, Alba may blockcontractor's vendor number for an appropriate period, during which time no new enquireswill be sent.Revision: 00Authorized by:Approved By:Date: 01.08.2006 Manager SHE Department Management Representative

ALBA HEALTH AND SAFETYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMALBA Code of Practice (ACOP)ACOP NO.025SubjectPAGECONTRACTORS 3 OF 13• Contractor must operate and use proven hand tools at site.• In case contractor wishes to carry out any work outside Alba normal working hours, then heshall:• Obtain written approval from Alba responsible department.• Provide full time site supervision.• Provide full time safety supervisor.5.0 SAFETY COORDINATORThe contractor shall appoint a full-time Safety Officer (s) or Supervisor(s) as per the requirementsset out by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in article 4 and 5 of the Ministerial Order 6 of2000.His full time function shall be to coordinate and manage the safety activities on the site, and shallbe present at site at all times.The Safety Co-ordinator shall hold the NEBOSH/National General Certificate, or a recognizedDiploma in Safety and Health Management. The Manager: SHE will verify equivalent qualificationssubmitted.Sufficient number of qualified First Aiders must be available on site during all operations minimumof 5% of total manpower.The contractor site manager and the Safety Coordinator shall attend the monthly Alba /Contractor SHE committee meeting.Copies of the contractor’s monthly safety meeting minutes are to be submitted to the ManagerSHE at the end of each month.6.0 ACCESS TO THE ALBA SITESAll contractors personnel who need to enter Alba shall have a valid gate pass. Requirements ofthe job in question shall be discussed with Alba Project Engineer prior to the commencement ofwork and at agreed intervals.The Contractors and Sub-Contractor’s employees must attend the Alba Safety Induction Programbefore passes can be issued allowing them to start any work activity on any Alba site. It shall bethe Contractors and Sub-Contractor’s responsibilities to forward to the Alba Project Coordinatorthe names of all employees he intends to employ on this project.A period of up to one week may be required for the induction programme and issue of validpasses.Revision: 00Authorized by:Approved By:Date: 01.08.2006 Manager SHE Department Management Representative

ALBA HEALTH AND SAFETYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMALBA Code of Practice (ACOP)ACOP NO.025SubjectPAGECONTRACTORS 4 OF 13A pass will only be issued once the safety induction has been completed. The induction will bedone by the SHE Department. Contractor will be charged BD 5 for each pass.7.0 DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALSThe Contractor shall maintain a high level of good housekeeping at their work sites acceptable toAlba.The Contactor shall not remove any effluent, scrap or surplus materials without obtaining materialgate pass authority from Engineering/SHE department in which it will be indicated with destinationof deposal.Waste materials, scrap and rubbish must be removed immediately from the plant on a daily basis.The contractor shall separate/segregate all usable land fill and/or any other recyclable materialsfrom other non usable wastes. Usable materials may be used at Alba/or outside the plant.Usable landfill material can be deposited in specially designated areas, but only with writtenapproval from the concerned Alba Departments.Any contractor caught dumping (or proven) to have dumped waste material anywhere on theplant will be required to clear the area and surrounding area immediately.Any further violation will result in being removed from site at his own expense and also thecontractor will be suspended and or removed from the Alba approved list of suppliers for futureprojects.8.0 USE OF ASBESTOS (AND OTHER BANNED MATERIAL)Use of any asbestos material or its compounds or any other banned material is forbidden.Asbestos removal must be done according to the Alba asbestos removal procedure.9.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (PPC) AND SAFETYEQUIPMENTThe Contractor shall ensure that his employees, and all the people for whom he is responsible,wear:• Safety footwear which is non conductive and which complies with ANSI Z41.4• Hard Hats to comply with British standard BSI 2826 or other approved authorised standards.• Approved Safety Glasses, British standard BSI 2092 or other approved standard, in all areasof the sites. The white clear glasses are to be used in indoors and low lighting areas.Revision: 00Authorized by:Approved By:Date: 01.08.2006 Manager SHE Department Management Representative

ALBA HEALTH AND SAFETYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMALBA Code of Practice (ACOP)ACOP NO.025SubjectPAGECONTRACTORS 5 OF 13• Other protective clothing, gloves, Alba-approved full body safety harnesses, with shockabsorbing lanyard and hearing protection as required or specified by Alba.• Alba will notify the Contractor of any special items of equipments and clothing that may berequired.• Contractor’s employees working in port rooms area shall have thorough knowledge andunderstanding of D.C. Hazards. The contractor shall verify with Alba project Engineer,regarding special needs such as D.C. hazard training, PPE, tools, tackles, lifting equipmentsetc., applicable to the work.10.0 PROVISION OF FRPPC TO CONTRACTORSContractors who are required to work in Hot Metal Areas will be required to ensure that theiremployees are equipped with approved FRPPC, (Fire Retardant Personal Protective Clothing) atthe Contractor’s cost.Failure to comply with Alba’s requirements regarding Personal Protective Clothing (PPC) andPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) will result in the Contractor’s staff being refused entry to theAlba site.11.0 USE OF POWER HAND TOOLSPortable electrical tools will be restricted to operating at a voltage not exceeding 110 volts AC, 50Hz. The power shall be supplied through a 220/110 Volt isolating transformer, having a centretapping to earth, and the transformer shall be located near to the main power supply to keep the220 Volt lead as short as possible.Where necessary, low voltage extension leads may be used and these shall have three cores andterminate in approved connectors, which maintain earth continuity. The use of bare conductorspushed into open sockets is strictly forbidden . All electrical leads and portable tools must haveproper connections fitted.All portable electrical and apparatus should be suitable for operating at a voltage not exceeding110 Volt AC, except where the device is double insulated and is protected by an in-line earthleakage protection device (ground fault interrupter) with sensitivity not more than 30 milliamperes.The Contractor should arrange for an inspection to be carried out on all the electrical equipmentthat he intend to use on the projects.The inspection will be carried out by the ALBA Project Engineer, or his representative, and theContractor’s site supervisor, prior to the commencement of the work.Revision: 00Authorized by:Approved By:Date: 01.08.2006 Manager SHE Department Management Representative

ALBA HEALTH AND SAFETYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMALBA Code of Practice (ACOP)ACOP NO.025SubjectPAGECONTRACTORS 6 OF 13Special regulations are applicable in the Reduction area, and site visit should be made at the timeof tendering and to be checked prior to carrying out any work in this area.12.0 PERMITS TO WORK• To ensure safe working under certain conditions it is necessary to obtain a ‘Permit to Work’from Alba’s Project Engineer.• A Permit to Work is designed to:• Ensure that all persons directly or indirectly involved with the operations are made fullyaware of the work to be undertaken and its implications• Detail safeguards deemed necessary to ensure the work is carried out in the safest possiblemanner.• Contractor shall nominate his competent staff for the receipt of work permits. Theauthorization will be issued only upon successful completion of relevant training followed bytests.• Contractor shall nominate his competent staff for fire watch. He should be approved by Albaand shall always available at work site while hot work is being done.• An approved fire extinguisher shall be maintained at work site.13.0 REQUIREMENTS• Limit of Access (LOA) must be obtained from Alba owner department.• If lock off/tag off is procedure applicable then work permit is not required.• If lock off/tag off not applicable then work permit must be obtained.• The following Permit procedures exists and must be complied with:• Hot Work• Confined Space Entry• Permit to Work• Access Permit (Power)• Work-at-height• Excavation• Radio-active Materials• Mechanical/Electrical/Instrument-IsolationsRevision: 00Authorized by:Approved By:Date: 01.08.2006 Manager SHE Department Management Representative

ALBA HEALTH AND SAFETYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMALBA Code of Practice (ACOP)ACOP NO.025SubjectPAGECONTRACTORS 7 OF 13• Explosive Cartridge Tools14.0 WELFARE FACILITIESContractors shall provide descent welfare facilities for their employees. The location can beverified with the Alba Project Engineer, and the area will be allocated based on the project site.Facility provided shall include for the following minimum requirements:• Eating rooms, changing rooms, toilets.• All facilities shall be Air-conditioned, supplied with cool water and reasonable furniture.• Facilities must be maintained regularly and kept in good housekeeping standard.• Adequate fire fighting resources to be provided.15.0 MOBILE PHONES• Mobile phones must not be used while driving.• Only authorised person may use mobile phone inside the plant.• For authorization must use form through Engineering or relevant Manager.• Once the authorization obtained SHE department will issue necessary badge.• Unauthorized persons shall not carry mobile phones inside Alba.16.0 SITE CHECKINGThe contractor is expected to cooperate and implement all safety observation or comments raisedby Alba during the normal safety checking and safety observation sessions.17.0 VEHICLESThe Contractor will ensure that:• All vehicles and mobile plant belonging to him or his people, the contractor is responsiblefor, possess the necessary Road Traffic Licences and are fully insured against third partyliability.• The contractor employees must not use forklift trucks for carrying personnel. In thepotrooms area forklift’s fork must be insulated from the body.• The personnel must not sit on the sideboards or tailboards of pick-up, unless these havebeen properly fitted for carrying personnel.Revision: 00Authorized by:Approved By:Date: 01.08.2006 Manager SHE Department Management Representative

ALBA HEALTH AND SAFETYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMALBA Code of Practice (ACOP)ACOP NO.025SubjectPAGECONTRACTORS 8 OF 13• All drivers observe the plant speed limits displayed, must wear seat belts and drive carefullyat all times.• All cranes and lifting appliances have current valid test certificates in accordance with theirrated capacity and are fully insured against third party.• All vehicles emission shall comply with Bahrain road directorate’s regulations.• The contractor shall abide with Bahrain Ministry of Labour order No. 14/1977 that regulatesthe usage of lifting equipment, lifting gear, and hoist with special attention to articles number1,2,16, 17 and 18. The contractor shall maintain valid records for all equipment and submitto Alba prior to the use.18.0 PORTABLE LADDERS• All ladders used in Alba should have stickers on them showing maximum safe load.• Workers should only use ladders that have a duty rating higher that the total weight to besupported by that ladder. This includes worker weight and any associated equipment carriedby the worker.• Supervisors should ensure that all ladders used by workers are rated appropriately for theworkers and the tasks to be performed.• No metallic ladders are allowed to be brought in Alba unless a special request is made to thearea Manager.• Scaffold shall be provided whenever work needs safe access.• Only approved Scaffolding Contractor can erect, modify and/ or approve the use of anyscaffolding work.• Approved scaffolding contractors are:• MSL• RB Hilton• West Minister Gulf• NAS• Projects SA• Scaffolding contractor shall• Erect, check and approve the scaffold• Inspect/ revalidate tags every weekRevision: 00Authorized by:Approved By:Date: 01.08.2006 Manager SHE Department Management Representative

ALBA HEALTH AND SAFETYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMALBA Code of Practice (ACOP)ACOP NO.025SubjectPAGECONTRACTORS 9 OF 13• Carry out any necessary changes , modifications or extension to an existing scaffoldAppoint full time sit supervisor to over see works at site.Alba has the right to order the removal of any faulty or defective equipment of contractor thatmay endanger life of the users. It is a must that all contractors shall be inspected prior to use orentering Alba.19.0 ASSISTANCEAlba will be pleased to assist contractors in any way to facilitate the execution of their work insafe manner to ensure a speedy and safe completion of their contract with Alba.20.0 MSDSContractor to review and follow MSDS whenever required.• Contractor shall provide a copy and record of all MSDS applicable to the project and ensurethe site staff understand and follow the MSDS.A-Contractors Safety Rule BookThis booklet includes set of safety tips, checklist and guidelines that will serve the contractors.The following are the main topics covered in the booklet. Copy of the book let is maintained inSHE.21.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS• Introduction• Safety and Health Policy• Safety Standards• Safe Work• Keep a Safety Attitude• Cardinal Rules• Safety Meetings• Definitions• Accident, Incident Reporting and Investigating• Common Hazards• Walkway ChecklistRevision: 00Authorized by:Approved By:Date: 01.08.2006 Manager SHE Department Management Representative

ALBA HEALTH AND SAFETYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMALBA Code of Practice (ACOP)ACOP NO.025SubjectPAGECONTRACTORS 10 OF 13• Elevated Surfaces Checklist• Floor and Wall Openings Checklist• Housekeeping• Housekeeping Guidelines• Keep Your Back Injury Free• Machine Safety• Machine Safety Guidelines• Machine Guarding Checklist• Stacking and Storage• Material Handling Checklist• Hand Tools• Portable (power operated) Tools and Equipment Checklist• Abrasive Wheel Equipment-Grinders Checklist• Power Actuated Tools Checklist• Welding, Cutting and Brazing Checklist• Electrical Safety• Electrical Checklist• Lockout, Tag out, Tryout• Ladder Safety• Compressed Gasses• Mobile Equipment and Fork Trucks• Fuelling Checklist• Hoist and Auxiliary Equipment Checklist• Fall Protection• Entering Confined Spaces Checklist• General Mining Hazards• Environmental Controls Checklist• Hazardous Chemical Exposure Checklist• Personal Protective EquipmentRevision: 00Authorized by:Approved By:Date: 01.08.2006 Manager SHE Department Management Representative

ALBA HEALTH AND SAFETYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMALBA Code of Practice (ACOP)ACOP NO.025SubjectPAGECONTRACTORS 11 OF 13• Fire Prevention and Protection• Emergency First Aid and Medical Services• Appendix – General• Safety and Health Handbook Sign In SheetNote: The Booklet is available with SHE Department.22.0 REVIEWThese procedures are reviewed based on mock drill, actual fir incidences, internal/ external auditand review meetingsB-1 Types ofPTW’sRevision: 00Authorized by:Approved By:Date: 01.08.2006 Manager SHE Department Management Representative

ALBA HEALTH AND SAFETYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMALBA Code of Practice (ACOP)ACOP NO.025SubjectPAGECONTRACTORS 12 OF 13B-2 PTWtrainingRevision: 00Authorized by:Approved By:Date: 01.08.2006 Manager SHE Department Management Representative

ALBA HEALTH AND SAFETYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMALBA Code of Practice (ACOP)ACOP NO.025SubjectPAGECONTRACTORS 13 OF 13Revision: 00Authorized by:Approved By:Date: 01.08.2006 Manager SHE Department Management Representative