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History of change
Date Prepared by Changes arranged Description of change / remark
through
2011-03-01 Blent Bayazit HS1 Creating first issue
2012-03-01 Peter Jawinski HS1 Addition concerning environment;
Adjustment to actual law
2013-09-10 Marc-Alexander Stein HS1 General review
History of release
Date FBL / FAL Remarks
2011-03-01 Dr. Walter Osthoff
2012-03-01 Dr. Walter Osthoff
Table of Contents
History of change .......................................................................................................................... 1
History of release .......................................................................................................................... 1
1 Scope of Application ......................................................................................................... 5
2 Objective ............................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Project overview ..................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Location of the site ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Scope of delivery .................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 HSE strategy .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 SCC ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.6 Cooperation with our client ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.7 Valid laws and regulations ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.8 Safety in the planning phase .................................................................................................................. 7
2.8.1 HSE plan ................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.8.2 Requirements for the SiGe-plan............................................................................................................. 8
2.9 Safety in the erection and commissioning phase................................................................................... 8
2.9.1 Assembly activities ...............................................................................................................................10
2.10 Visitors ..................................................................................................................................................10
2.11 Violations of HSE regulations (measures to implement the site regulations) ......................................10
3 Organization and Responsibility .....................................................................................11
3.1 General .................................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Business language on site ...................................................................................................................11
3.3 Working hours ......................................................................................................................................11
3.4 Fulfilling the contract ............................................................................................................................11
3.4.1 Document flow before work starts ........................................................................................................11
3.4.2 Start of work .........................................................................................................................................12
3.4.3 Performing the work .............................................................................................................................12
3.4.4 Completion of the job ...........................................................................................................................12
3.4.5 HSE monthly report ..............................................................................................................................13
3.5 Organization .........................................................................................................................................13
3.5.1 Head site Manager (OBL) ....................................................................................................................14
3.5.2 Field manager (FBL) ............................................................................................................................14
3.5.3 IBS manager ........................................................................................................................................14
3.5.4 IBS FBL ................................................................................................................................................14
3.5.5 HSE ......................................................................................................................................................14
3.5.6 Cooperation between the site management and HSE staff .................................................................14
3.6 HSE-audits/management-review .........................................................................................................15
3.7 Site regulations.....................................................................................................................................15
3.7.1 Site procedures ....................................................................................................................................15
3.8 Evacuation and emergency planning ...................................................................................................15
3.8.1 General .................................................................................................................................................15
3.8.2 Alarm/Test alarm ..................................................................................................................................15
3.8.3 Emergency numbers ............................................................................................................................15
3.8.4 Reporting channels in the case of emergencies ..................................................................................16
3.8.5 Action to be taken in the event of an incident ......................................................................................16
3.9 First aid .................................................................................................................................................16
3.9.1 Medical Treatment ...............................................................................................................................17
3.9.2 Site rescue team ..................................................................................................................................17
3.10 Rescuing from heights .........................................................................................................................17
4 Subcontractors' Obligation ..............................................................................................17
4.1 Responsibility .......................................................................................................................................17
4.1.1 Subcontractors responsible person/language skills ............................................................................17
4.2 Subcontractors' HSE staff ....................................................................................................................18
4.2.1 Amount of safety specialists .................................................................................................................18
4.2.2 Qualification of health and safety at work specialists ..........................................................................18
4.2.3 Cooperation between the site construction management and HSE specialists ..................................18
4.3 Documents and records to be provided ...............................................................................................18
4.3.1 Pre-qualification documents .................................................................................................................18
1 Scope of Application
This standard applies on all sites from MHPSE.
This standard applies for MHPSE staff and for staff of subcontractors MHPSE.
2 Objective
Preventing accidents and environmental incidents are the basic aspects of MHPSEs HSE plan. The objective
of this program is to define basic principles and procedures in safety, health and environmental protection
and make them available for all involved persons.
Everyone working on the site is entitled to a safe work place environment and suitable tools or equipment to
do their job without damaging their health, risking their lifes and harming the environment.
All managers on the site will plan and implement the working procedures, so that employees can do their job
with as little stress as possible. In addition, the management has to provide a healthy, safe workplace to
ensure efficient operation.
"Safe working" must be considered essentially by all involved persons. This is just as important as
requirements regarding quality, cost and planning. Failure to comply with these requirements is not tolerable.
We take it for granted that all involved persons will adhere to our safety, health and environmental protection
requirements as described in their contracts.
This HSE plan pointed out the minimum standards that have to be adapted to project-specific conditions.
Should local laws or regulations deviate from this, the more stringent regulation must be applied.
Project name:
Project location:
MHPSE:
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe GmbH
Schifferstrasse 80
47059 Duisburg
Tel.: +49 (0)203 8038 0
Info: www.eu.mhps.com
In the role of a main contractor, HPE has worked out the following strategic targets and a 10 point program.
MHPSEs HSE strategy is supported by defined HSE standards that prescribe compliance with and
implementation of specific requirements and activities.
HSE strategy
- Compliance with all HSE rules and regulations.
- Health and safety of staff during work have priority.
- All subcontractors must adhere to the HSE plan while working on the site.
- The use of resources has to be optimized.
- Materials and the environment must be protected.
- A constant improvement of the HSE plan is strived.
- All staff has to understand the HSE strategy and be aware of it in terms of their responsibilities.
1. The selection of competent managers and staff to ensure safe working and compliance with the rules
and regulations. A training program for all staff is implemented.
2. This standard will serve as a basis for compiling a project-specific HSE plan.
3. The instruction of staff on site includes the work-specific and site specific risks. Therefor a training plan
is created, which includes training parts for hazardous work.
4. A continuous assessment of working conditions beyond the construction phase on site by a main risk
assessment, by job-related construction and working instructions and by regular checks, inspections and
safety discussions. Further a continuous assessment of working conditions by LMRA will take place.
5. The implementation of a permit to work system (PTW) in cooperation with the client, for example:
excavation, demolition and hot-work-activities, openings as well as working in confined spaces.
6. Regular inspection of the site including all machines, devices, vehicles, tools, load handling device,
personal protective equipment and other equipment to ensure safe conditions on site.
7. Ensuring effective communication between the site manager and the HSE specialists.
10. The notification and examination of incidents and accidents and a statistical evaluation as a basis for
improvement measures.
2.5 SCC
All HPE staff on sites must have a valid safety certificate at SCC level/document 17 or 18.
Subcontractors must hold a certified health and safety management system for the whole period of
construction and must prove this on request. A copy of this proof is to be given to the HPE HSE department
prior to start of work. This also applies to a renewal of the certificate. Generally accepted are certifications,
e.g. SCC, OHSAS, SeSaM as proof. In some cases an assessment can be carried out in accordance with SCC
doc. 10 in consultation with and with the approval of HPE-HS. The contractor shall bear any costs for this.
A minimum of 90 % of the subcontractors employees have to hold a valid safety certificate on SCC-level doc.
17 or 18.
HPE is entitled to carry out checks on the validity of the information provided by the contractor at the
contractors office premises at any time after prior notification. HPE will inform the contractor promptly of the
results of the evaluation of the check list.
Subcontractors are responsible for ensuring that their subcontractors can also show valid SCC certificates.
Appropriate lists have to be sent to the HSE department on the HPE site.
Under the terms of the contract all subcontractors on site have to be informed of country-specific laws and
standards. The following laws and regulations must be obeyed when carrying out the work (see 9.1).
In case of differing regulations, the regulations that describe a higher protection target have to be used.
Risks and hazards are associated with any construction activity. Based on guidelines, basic principles and
procedures the HSE plan describes the procedure that is used to detect and eliminate these foreseeable
risks and hazards.
The specifications of the HSE plan must under the terms of our contract be applied by all subcontractors on
site.
The HSE plan is based on already existing systems, like SCC or OHSAS 18001.
The HSE plan exclusively relates to the construction phase on the site.
In turn the subcontractors have to compile any amendments to this HSE plan as part of their services.
MHPSEs HSE plan and the subcontractors' amendments will each apply as self-sufficient documents. Any
written matter and documents about the construction time created in this connection will be brought together
as an HSE document when the construction work has been finished. Cooperation with subcontractors is
described in Sec. 3.
All relevant documents required to assess the SiGe-plan have to be submitted to HPE.
These risk assessments are checked by HPE HSE and made available to the client.
The risk assessment and evaluation system for the site is divided into 7 levels:
1. Pre-qualification
Subcontractors must undergo a pre-qualification before starting work. This includes:
- Information on subcontractors,
- Work to be carried out including monitoring,
- The names of the staff including their qualifications (e.g. SCC certificate, first aid training etc.),
- Subcontractors SCC certification (or comparable),
- 9001 QM certificate,
- Reference list.
Only after the pre-qualification documents have been checked access to the site can be granted (see Sec.
3.4.1).
4. Job-related erection instructions with risk analysis (Method Statement with Risk Analysis)
Based on the general risk assessment, job-related erection instructions with risk analyses must be created by
the relevant subcontractors. Before start of work these documents have to be sent to HPE and approved (see
Sec. 8.2).
The document will be compiled in two stages:
- first of all the risk assessment will be filled with the by this date known erection steps and the resulting
risks before and after corrective measures and submitted to HPE for checking
- by no later than 1 week before start of work the final risk assessment will be submitted. This form will also
be checked by HPE (see Sec. 4.3.2).
Job-related erection instructions with risk analysis deals with a specific working procedure, such as an
individual erection procedure or working in confined spaces. Here this working procedure is divided into
separate work steps. Then gradually the hazards and risks including the appropriate protective measures are
determined. Each subcontractor is under an obligation to instruct his staff on the principle of the job-related
erection instructions with risk analysis before work starts and has to prove this. This for example includes the
PTW system (see Sec. 6.3).
The job-related erection instructions with risk analyses are normally created by the subcontractors as a tool,
as instructions for safe implementation of the work and as part of the PTW system. Hereby HPE will be
informed of the various work steps, the risks, the responsible persons, the participants' necessary
qualifications and about the required safety precautions.
The clients and HPE site management reserve the right to specify for all work whether job-related work
instructions must be created before the start.
The subcontractor must update his amendments if local regulations or the clients regulations, MHPSEs
regulations or the conditions on site change.
c) Toolbox meetings
MHPSEs tasks include defining topics for regular HSE trainings and toolbox meetings.
Toolbox meetings are short, regularly occurring meetings at which specific HSE matters are discussed.
Minutes must be created for each toolbox meeting which show the topic, staff present and if necessary
important agreements.
For their part, all subcontractors must organize HSE trainings and toolbox meeting for the staff they employ
on site and prove this to HPE. Comprehensive training material can be provided on request by the HPE HS
department.
Participants:
HSE manager or HSE staff, responsible HPE site manager, responsible HPE field manager, responsible
subcontractors site manager and HSE staff of subcontractor.
Participants:
Responsible site manager, HSE manager
Frequency:
Regularly once a week or as required
1) Erection instructions HPE 2) Erection instructions Main document sequence before start of
(Technical erection subcontractor incl. risk analysis work
specification TMS)
Permit
needed?
Start of work
2.10 Visitors
All visitors must undergo an initial instruction to be allowed to go on site. They will be issued with a visitor
pass.
All visitors of HPE will be issued with basic PPE equipment to visit the site (this does not include office areas
see Sec. 6.6).
Visitors must be accompanied when on site. The person visited bears responsibility for the visitor, especially
regarding correct HSE behavior.
Violations of HSE regulations are normally punished in three stages (see Sec. 8.2).
3.1 General
MHPSE and the respective subcontractors have to ensure that the proper implementation of the work during
the term of the contract is monitored by a sufficient number of experienced, qualified supervisors on site.
MHPSE has the authority to give instructions regarding safety, health and wellbeing of the employees on site.
Subcontractors bear responsibility for their employees or their subcontractors.
Time
Pre-qualification
6 weeks
-Subcontractors Kick off
data meeting
-Scope of work
-Tests of
scope of work
-Qualification matrix Additional
-Subcontractor's documents for the
4 weeks
SCC certification HPE HSE plan
-9001 QM
certificate
-Reference list
OK?
Job-related
erection
instructions with
risk analysis
OK? general
1 week
Job-related
erection Start of
instructions with work
OK? risk analysis
detailed
OK?
Anzahl geleisteter Arbeitsstunden (gesamt) pro Monat Manhours worked during month MM
Anzahl Mitarbeiter (gesamt) pro Monat Employee Number On Site during month EM
Brnde fire FI
Betrag Brandschden (in ) Amount of fire damages ()
Umweltschden No of environmental damages ED
Betrag Umweltschden (in ) Amount of environmental damages ()
Sachschden No of material damages MD
Betrag Sachschden (in ) Amount of material damages ()
An evaluation and trend analysis using accident and incident statistics will be performed by MHPSE.
The monthly report is part of the final HSE documentation and must be given to the client when the work has
been completed.
3.5 Organization
The duties and responsibilities relating to HSE requirements are explained using an organization chart (see
Sec. 8.2, VO-306-001-14).
MHPSE will create and maintain a list of subcontractors, helped by the relevant subcontractors, in
accordance with 8.2.
List of all subcontractors employees with the corresponding information on qualifications will be summarized
in a qualification matrix (see Sec. 8.2, VO-306-001-10).
3.5.5 HSE
Divided into:
HSE manager
- Organizationally the HSE manager reports to the OBL and the HSE (HS2) manager.
- The HSE manager coordinates and organizes the implementation of the HSE plan with regard to the
planned safety and coordination meetings, the risk analysis, the PTW procedure and the HSE
documentation. Details are governed in the MHPSE job description. He must stop the work if there is
imminent danger.
- Qualification in accordance with/based on:
Germany: Degree and "Specialist in Health and Safety at Work"
Netherlands: HVK Hogere VeiligheidsKunde,
- In disciplinary matters the HSE manager is subordinate to the HSE (HS2) manager and reports to him
and the OBL.
HSE officer
- Organizationally the HSE officer is subordinate to the HSE manager.
- The HSE officer supervises the work particularly from an HSE point of view directly on site. He looks at
the work as a whole. Details are governed in the MHPSE job description.
- The relevant subcontractors HSE officer inspects their own work particularly. He may stop the work if
there is imminent danger.
- Qualification in accordance with/ based on:
Germany: "Specialist in Health and Safety at Work"
Netherlands: middelbare VeiligheidsKunde
MHPSEs or the relevant subcontractors' site management is responsible for safety, health and
environmental protection on site. HSE staff will advise the site managers on matters of safety, health and
environmental protection.
HSE staff is entitled to give instructions if there is imminent danger otherwise they act in an advisory capacity.
3.6 HSE-audits/management-review
As part of MHPSEs work management system HSE audits are organized in order to evaluate the
effectiveness of the HSE system and to work out measures to be implemented as part of the continuous
improvement process.
3.8.1 General
The client is responsible for the basic evacuation and emergency plan and supplemented with the regulations
for the specific work area. The evacuation and emergency plan will constantly be updated.
Subcontractors' managers will be informed about the specifications and updates. All staff has to be informed
about this by their supervisors by instruction.
Each subcontractor will appoint a manager to deal with evacuation and emergency planning matters. An
arrangement for a deputy has to be made. In the case of an evacuation this person will make sure that
everybody is at the assembly point. He will also start first aid measures and will help the sites rescue team.
All managers must take part in exercises whenever the rescue team, the medical emergency service or the
fire department require it.
In the case of emergencies the whole staff has to follow the instructions of the rescue service.
The evacuation and emergency planning will be disclosed by MHPSE when erection starts and agreed with
the subcontractors.
When the alarm sounds all people must switch off their machines and other equipment, turn off gas bottles
etc. and then meet at the specified emergency assembly points. There your name will be taken in order to get
an idea of the number of people missing. You must look out for people who have not heard the alarm. The
person responsible for emergency planning for each subcontractor must determine who is present at the
assembly point and who isn't.
After the evacuation MHPSE and the subcontractors must discuss and record in writing any possible
improvements to the evacuation procedure.
In accordance with local legislation each subcontractor must appoint a certain number of first aiders, which
must be demonstrated to MHPSE. These persons must take part in the site's rescue team drills.
Each injury must be recorded and dealt with by expert personnel and recorded in the sites first aid log book.
In an emergency everybody is bound to give first aid. In addition the necessary rescue measures, such as
calling the fire department or an ambulance must be performed. MHPSE must be informed.
Trained high level rescue experts are required who are normally organized by the client.
4 Subcontractors' Obligation
Necessary operations for realization of this standard.
4.1 Responsibility
If employees of more than one subcontractor are working on a workplace the subcontractors are engaged to
work together on the implementation of the safety and health protection regulations. If this is necessary for
the safety and health protection of employees at work, depending on the type of work, the subcontractors
must inform themselves in particular and their staff of the risks for the safety and health of employees
associated with the work and agree on measures to prevent these risks. Depending on the type of work the
subcontractor must ensure that the employees of other subcontractors who are working in his operation have
been given reasonable instructions on the risks to their safety and health while they are working in his
operation.
When using subcontractors, MHPSEs field manager is responsible for coordinating the work of the different
subcontractors on the site. HSE staff will advise the field manager on matters of safety, health and
environmental protection. This requirement will be taken into consideration at the various internal
coordination meetings between the MHPSE managers and the subcontractors.
Within his area of work each subcontractor bears full responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of his
employees. The above paragraph applies in turn to any other particular subcontractor awards.
The principal and MHPSE will try to separate the work of the different subcontractors on the site. In order to
minimize the dangers of different subcontractors working at the same time in one place the work permit
system is implemented on the site (see Sec. 6.3).
Safety and health protection coordination on site is normally performed by the client.
The responsible person and his deputy must have the necessary reliability, technical qualifications and
physical suitability and have sufficient language skills to understand the instructions of the responsible
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MHPSE persons in the language used on site and to be able to pass these on to the employees used by the
subcontractor in a language that they will understand.
If it is to perform his work necessary the responsible person must entrust other supervisors (SVs) with the
management and supervision of the work on site and give the names of these in writing to the responsible
contact person on site for the implementation of the order before work begins. The SVs must be instructed
by the responsible person in accordance with the instructions given him by MHPSE and in the same way
must be suitable for managing and supervising the work on site (including language skills). This means they
must have the necessary technical knowledge and knowledge about safety at work.
If the responsible person uses one or more SVs, he remains responsible for their supervision, a clear
selection of their tasks and authorizations and for a controlled cooperation. If a SV is prevented from
performing his duties and if no other SV can be used, the responsible person or his deputy must perform
their tasks by themselves.
The subcontractor must by suitable regulations ensure that the responsible person and the SVs that may be
entrusted with them can take on the tasks and authorities. In particular they must be entitled to the required
authority with regard to the subcontractors employees and also to his subcontractors employees. While the
work is being carried out either the responsible person, his deputy or an SV commissioned by him, must be
present and constantly within reach on site.
All the subcontractors employees must be able to understand emergency instructions and be able to read
warning notices and other instruction notices on site. In addition, the subcontractor and his staff must be
familiar with the meaning of the safety notices on site.
Depending on the results of the risk analyses and the subcontractors' HSE performance, if necessary the
amount of HSE staff on site may be higher or lower. The MHPSE HSE manager must conduct the
assessment.
4.2.3 Cooperation between the site construction management and HSE specialists
see Sec. 3.5.6
4.3.5 Reports
Monthly reports
The data required for the monthly report (normally amount of hours, events, amount of staff) have to be sent
to MHPSE on the 1st working day of the following month.
4.3.5.2 Accidents
Each accident must be immediately recorded by the relevant subcontractor and forwarded to MHPSE. This
document is the basis for MHPSEs accident report that is given to the client and included in the statistics. It
must completely be filled out especially a description of how the accident happened as well as measures
taken to avoid a similar accident in future.
The subcontractor must immediately inform the responsible contact person of the site about any accidents
and damage so MHPSE can comply with the local obligation to notify the authorities.
For slight injuries Sec. 4.5 restricted work cases has to be noted!
MHPSE and the subcontractors must prove to the client that they have carried out the training program in
accordance with their internal health and safety management system.
At least one manager from each subcontractor has to take part in an HSE instruction held by MHPSE before
start of work on site (see Sec. 8.2, VO-306-005-01).
Each subcontractor is responsible for instructing his staff about the content of the clients general and specific
site regulations as well as MHPSEs HSE-plan before start of work.
Subcontractors' duties regarding health and safety must be passed on to the relevant responsible person by
each subcontractor in writing (see Sec. 4.1.1).
When instructing, the subcontractor must take the required precautions so that
- employees who use tools are given adequate instruction particularly about the risks associated by using
them and
- staff who is responsible for carrying out repair, servicing and conversion work are given adequate
special instruction.
5 Health protection
Work places and traffic routes must be safe to walk on and not slippery. They must be kept free of snow and
ice by the relevant subcontractors and lighten sufficiently. The snow-clearing and lighting of the traffic routes
for public is normally done by the client.
Stationary work places must also be protected from the weather and if necessary heated.
Suitable protective clothing must be provided for the employees by the relevant subcontractors.
Tools and construction equipment must be protected so that they can be operated safely (e.g. remove ice
from windscreens, loosen operating levers and ensure there is no danger of slipping on areas that are walked
on or walked up). Take care when operating construction equipment on frozen earth. Engines must be
operated in accordance to the operating instructions.
Toilets must be provided in the direct vicinity of the workplace. The number of them depends on the number
of persons employed. Local laws and regulations must be complied with. As a rule of thumb toilet facilities
should be provided at least in the ratio of one toilet to twenty employees. This is unless local regulations
require a higher number.
In the boiler house sufficient toilets have to be provided.
The waste water quality must comply with the requirements of the dewatering system.
6 Occupational safety
6.1 General
This section sets out the minimum requirements for safe working on site. Should local laws or regulations
deviate from this the more stringent regulation must be applied.
Basically the unrestricted obligation to wear PPE applies on site (see Sec. 6.6.1).
Work areas that constitute an obstacle or danger for third parties have to be made safe by the relevant
subcontractor. These areas must, for example, be blocked off for a sufficient distance and marked by warning
notices. The use of danger tape is not allowed for barricading purposes.
In particular erection work in height must be firmly blocked off to a sufficient distance and marked with
warning notices. Lifting loads above traffic routes and the working areas of other subcontractors is not
allowed. Such areas must be blocked off for a short time and unblocked again immediately after work is
done.
For the duration of their work in danger working areas the respective subcontractors must provide suitable
protective devices, such as side protection, covers or barriers. These protective devices have to be checked
continually and if necessary repaired. In addition this protective device must be kept in place beyond the
period of the particular work so that it can also be used by others. Endangered areas must basically be firmly
blocked, marked and lightened.
Before for example removing openings or side protection stable barriers must be set up at a sufficient
distance. These barriers must only be removed after the work has been completed. Suitable measures
against falling must be taken before removing protective devices.
Openings 0,3 m are to cover so that the cover is stable enough and cannot be removed. The other way is to
protect with side protection.
Under certain circumstances protective equipment will be provided by MHPSE. Any costs incurred will be
borne by the relevant subcontractor.
6.1.2 Housekeeping
Housekeeping on site is necessary, so that safe work can be accomplished. Each subcontractor is
responsible for housekeeping in its work area. If several subcontractors work in an area and the
housekeeping is not sufficient in this area MHPSE will assign a third party to do the housekeeping. The costs
will be split and given on the subcontractors.
Working areas, passages, stairs and all other areas must be kept free of rubbish, equipment and materials.
Storage areas must be clean and the materials stored there kept tidy and in a stable condition. The load-
carrying capacity of the underground is to be considered.
Screws and other small parts must be stored and transported in plastic/metal boxes or in non-tearable bags.
Storing in cardboard boxes is forbidden.
Waste containers have to be placed in accessible places on site and be used for the disposal of scrap
material and other waste (see Sec. 7.4).
Liquids and materials (e.g. paints, solvents, thinners, oils and grease) or containers that contain chemicals
have to be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Transport routes must be kept free of cables and hoses. They must be fastened at a height of approximately
2 m, so that they are not an obstacle on the ground. Preferably S-shaped hooks should be used.
Social rooms must be kept free of rubbish, packaging and hazardous substances.
Left-over material that is no longer being used must be removed immediately from the work areas.
If subcontractors' materials or storage containers are not located within the allocated area they will be
relocated by the MHPSE site management without prior warning at the subcontractors expense or removed
from the site. The contractor shall bear any costs for this.
Each subcontractor's storage area must thoroughly be fenced. A board with the name of the relevant
subcontractor and name and telephone number of the responsible site manager must be fixed.
Permission must be obtained from MHPSE before material can be stored anywhere else than in the allocated
areas. Only sufficient material to cover the daily requirements must be brought in from the stores.
Materials must be stored tidily and safe for tilt. Traffic routes and work areas must be kept free. The MHPSE
site management must be informed immediately of any interference.
Work permits are only issued if a risk analysis has been carried out before work starts (see Sec. 4.3.4).
The client in cooperation with MHPSE will determine what type of work requires a work permit before start of
work on site. Normally work permits are required for the following work:
Erection phase
- Excavation work
- Hot work
- Working in confined spaces, also boiler stanchions
- X-ray work
- Working in height
- Pressure tests
- Openings
- Working with access equipment
Commissioning
The following general work requires a PTW:
- Cold commissioning (without operating material)
- Hot commissioning (with operating materials and plant parts that are prepared for operation)
- Optimizing the plant parts/test run of the plant parts
- Test run of the plant
- Approval test (testing the guaranteed quantities)
A complete list of work that requires a permit will be published by the site regulation or created by MHPSE.
Work permits are only valid for the specific work in a specific place for the specified people carrying out the
work. Work permits must be kept in the place the work is being done and showed on request. After the work
has been completed the work permit must be handed back to the subcontractors responsible person. The
misuse of the work permit system will entail disciplinary measures and could lead to the reference of site.
6.4 Traffic
The supply of materials must be notified to the MHPSE site manager at least 24 hours in advance in writing.
Private cars may not access the site and must be parked outside. All subcontractors' vehicles must have the
name of the relevant company, telephone number and name of the related person on them. The access
permit must be fixed in the vehicle so that it is visible.
Material and equipment carried on trucks must be secured in accordance with the regulations. Material, such
as earth, sand, waste etc. must be covered before leaving the site. Overcoming material must be indicated by
a red flag.
Motorized machines must not be left unattended during operation. At interruption and end of work the
machine has to be turned off and the ignition key has to be removed.
The dimensions of the access routes to the MHPSE work area or the particular work area must be sufficient
to ensure that there is no hindrance by or to other vehicles. If possible crossings must be created. The
maneuvering and reversing of trucks and vehicles with trailers must be possible without any risk. Reversing
must be avoided as far as possible. In principle a suitable flagman or spotter must therefore be used. Traffic
routes must be marked.
All access ways must be kept in good condition. Traffic routes must not be blocked by waste, materials, cable
runs or other obstacles. Special attention must be paid to the suitable routing of power cables. A special
attention has to be paid on appropriate routing of electric cables. Driving over unprotected cables is not
permitted.
Trenches, shafts and holes in the ground must be covered in accordance with the regulations with a solid
cover that cannot be moved or they must be blocked with a sufficient distance between them and the cordon.
Edges on traffic routes on the site, on roofs, in the building or on working platforms must be provided with
side protection or blocked.
Working areas and traffic routes in the subcontractors' own work areas must be lighten and checked
regularly.
Formation of dust must be kept to a minimum. In order to prevent formation of dust roads and paths in our
construction section must be sprinkled with water if necessary. Dry sweeping is not permitted. If necessary
the surfaces must be wet or hovering devices must be used. If possible rain water should be used. Flooding
by rain water must be avoided.
The maximum speed is 20 km/h unless there are any regulations to the contrary.
Rail vehicles in principle have right of way. Rail junctions have no special marking.
The rail service manager must be informed of any restriction to the normal clearance on the rails.
Personal protective equipment must have the CE mark and be in a good condition.
The PPE catalog for MHPSE staff is specified in chapter 8.2, VO-306-008-02.
The need to wear other personal protective equipment for specific work (for example noise protection, skin
protection, respiratory protection) arises from the relevant subcontractors risk assessment.
One or two-piece work dress must be worn by operative workers of the subcontractors.
Suitable full protection face masks must be worn for grinding and cutting work.
Ear protection is to be offered from 80 dB(A), from 85 dB(A) ear protection is required.
The subcontractor will provide the necessary personal protective equipment for his employees and will check
that the equipment is used and maintained correctly.
In special cases MHPSE can provide the necessary personal protective equipment. Any arising expenses will
be debited to the respective subcontractor
Persons, who work besides moving machines, carry tight fitting work clothes, which cannot get caught in the
moving parts of the machine. Clothing splattered with oil, paint, thinners, solvents etc. should no longer be
worn. It must be removed from the skin immediately and then changed.
They must comply with EN 795. The Safety harnesses have to be inspected periodical by a qualified person.
This inspection is to be documented (inspection tag and inspection document). Damaged safety harnesses
are to withdraw from further use.
Isolating transformer or safety extra low voltage must be used for electrical work in confined spaces.
All confined spaces must be clearly marked so that they will not be entered by unauthorized personnel.
Working in confined spaces is associated with special risks for any member of staff.
One week before starting work the subcontractors have to submit the risk assessment/work instructions in
order to receive the appropriate work permit.
Possible risk factors are for example asphyxiation by toxic gases, fumes or lack of oxygen, sediments,
slippery or bulky material, various internals, risk of explosion, electrical voltages, radiation, cleaning agents
etc.
The work permit is only valid for the duration of one work shift and must be renewed by the shift supervisors.
The permit must be attached beside the entrance to the room together with a list of workers employed there.
A rescue concept referred in the concrete case is to be provided before start of the work and rescue
equipment is necessary.
Before work starts and during the work the atmosphere in "confined spaces" may be checked for oxygen
content and any poisonous gases.
If someone gets access to a confined space, a safeguard post must be stationed at the entrance to the
danger area. The subcontractor must ensure that communication between the persons is possible at any
time. The safeguard post may not do other activities which could divert its attention from person concerned.
All employees are to be instructed for the activity in confined spaces comprehensively. In addition regular
rescue practice is to be accomplished.
Each subcontractor will keep his own fire extinguishing equipment in his site facilities and in his work areas in
accordance with local regulations. The clients or MHPSEs fire extinguishing equipment must only be used in
an emergency. Emergency telephones must be available on site.
All fire extinguishers must be checked regularly and labeled in accordance with local regulations. The position
of fire extinguishing equipment has to be marked by signs.
Staff must be trained in handling of fire extinguishers and other extinguishing equipment by the respective
subcontractors on the site.
Alarms must be tested at regular intervals.
If necessary a fireguard will be specified in the work permit. For hot work operations with a low risk of fire the
executor can be specified as the fireguard. Fireguards have to be trained especially. The fireguard will
remains on the location permanently. After completing hot work operation or after the fire has been
extinguished he will remain at his post for the time specified in the work permit.
Traffic, rescue, escape routes and emergency exits are to be kept free at all time.
Places where combustible gases or materials are used or stored must be labeled appropriately and suitable
fire extinguishers have to be available. Combustible materials or gases must be stored separately. If this is
not possible a sufficient distance (min. 2 m) between the materials has to be maintained. The storage area
must be ventilated continuously.
For all hot work operations, such as welding, flame cutting, grinding, casting, steel ball blasting etc.
procedures for preventing fire or explosions must be in place. The following safety rules apply:
- Employees must have a valid permit to work (PTW) before carrying out the work.
- If by the type of workplace required welding blankets must be used to prevent the risk of fire by spraying
sparks.
- An approved fire extinguisher must be available in the activity area.
- Gas and oxygen hoses must be in a good condition and be checked for defects before use.
- Gas and oxygen bottles may only be present at the workplace if they are required for the activities
carried out.
- Gas and oxygen bottles must be set up in a way that they are protected against falling, e.g. by a chain
and cannot be hit by falling objects. They always have to be reachable and be removed quickly and
easily in the event of a fire.
- Acetylene and propane gas bottles must be equipped with a flashback arrest.
- After finishing work or his shift the executor has to check his workplace on possible fire risks. The gas
bottles have to be turned off. Hoses and burners have to be made pressureless. Turn off the spindles of
the pressure reducing equipment and turn electrical welding equipment off.
6.8.1 Welding
See hot work operations
6.9.1 Pickling
Pickling is a chemical surface cleaning process before commissioning. It removes residues and enables a
controlled buildup of a protective layer.
Typical pickling procedure steps for example are:
- pre-purging with deionized water
- purging with a surface-active medium
- purging with deionized water
- heating of the system
- dynamic acid treatment
- replacing the acid and purging
- alkaline treatment and passivation
Apart from hydrofluoric acid other substances such as hydrochloric acid are also used. Depending on the
type of process, the required additional temporary installations have to be planned. Liquid chemicals are
normally supplied in 1,000 l IBCs. The ground should be flat and have a sufficient load-bearing capacity. Due
to the endangerment, an alarm plan is to be developed in previous. This alarm plan is to be mediated to the
executers, the first aiders and the paramedics at the place of location.
The necessary basin for pickling waste water is to be marked out with a fence. The basin for pickling waste
water is to provide with exit assistance (ladder, rope) as well as with min. 2 life belts.
dB (A) is possible. Hot steam may precipitate as mist in the environment. Clouds may be colored with paint
residue or corrosion protection. The client is to be informed by MHPSE.
Infrastructure documentation for underground installations such as cables, pipes etc. must be available on
the site. In addition the exact position and condition of these cables have to be checked precisely in advance.
Also, in consultation with MHPSE and the client, hazardous substance registers and a test for explosive
ordnance has to be evaluated. If there is a suspicion on hazardous substances or explosives measures have
to be defined to ensure that nobody comes into contact with them.
Performing earthworks in the vicinity of underground systems as well as digging exploration trenches should
be done manually.
If the trench reaches a depth of more than 1 m from the ground level the walls have to be sloped and an
entrance into the trench has to be built. The distance between different trench entrances should not exceed
20 m. The access of the trench then is only allowed by using the entrance.
At sloped trenches check the condition of the trench lining after rain, frost or after a long break from work.
When building a trench with vertical walls and a depth of more than 1 m, it is required to protect the
employees with e.g. a prefabricated enclosure.
On the top edge a protective strip of at least 0.6 m has to be built and be kept free of excavated material as
well as of not used material. If the trench is no deeper than 0.8 m the protective strip only has to be on one
side.
If the earthworks are performed with mechanical equipment, the working area is to be determined and
properly marked. At sloped trenches an excavator at least has to keep the following distances from the
trench:
- up to 12.0 t overall mass a minimum of 1.0 m
- from 12.0 t to 40.0 t overall mass a minimum of 2.0 m
Infrastructure documentation for underground installations such as cables, pipes etc. must be available on
the site. In addition the exact position and condition of these cables have to be checked precisely in advance.
Also, in consultation with MHPSE and the client, hazardous substance registers and a test for explosive
ordnance has to be evaluated. If there is a suspicion on hazardous substances or explosives measures have
to be defined to ensure that nobody comes into contact with them.
The position and impact of ground water, surface water courses etc. must be taken into consideration in order
to avoid accidents and contamination. Noise arising from the work has to be kept to a minimum.
All materials, especially reinforcing steel, must be stored in a safe way to avoid injuries.
1 year is set as an approximate value for the inspection interval for stationary electrical installations and
equipment.
If the checked equipment has been assessed as flawless and has a label to this effect the test certificate shall
be deemed as passed. The test logs must be kept on the site and if necessary shown to MHPSE.
The user has to visually check all mobile electrical equipment and, in principle, all tools before use to see
whether there is any detectable damage or defect.
Electrical tools must be isolated and have a CE mark. After finishing work all electrical appliances and
machines have to be switched off.
The condition of cables and electrical equipment always has to be flawless. Special measures are to be met,
in order to protect electrical devices against mechanical damage as well as against humidity. The structure
clearance of traffic routes principally is to be kept free from cables.
Connections must be manufactured with suitable connecting devices, which cannot be inadvertently pulled
out or separated.
Inspection intervals given by the risk assessment, legislation or the manufacturer have to be observed.
Inspection logs must be handed over MHPSE.
6.11.3 Lighting
Temporary lighting must only be installed by competent electrical specialists. In accordance with regulations
the light sources have to be bright enough to make a safe working possible in dark building parts or in the
darkness. Cables must be placed in a safe way so that they cannot be damaged. Tripping hazard must be
avoided. Cables must not lie in the water and must generally be kept in a dry condition. They must be hung
up at hooks in at least 2 m height so no one can trip or that the cable could be damaged by a vehicle.
Traffic routes and superordinate areas normally are lit up by the client. Working areas as well as traffic routes
in the own work area are to be lit up from the respective Subcontractor.
Before a crane can get into use all the forms regarding the qualification and suitability of the crane driver and
the crane as well as the lifting equipment has to be provided.
The various cranes are coordinated by the clients or MHPSEs crane coordinator. The relevant subcontractor
must provide his own crane coordinator for his own work if more than one crane is used or complex lifting
procedures are being carried out. Before start of work a rule of priority for the cranes must be provided and
be agreed upon with all involved parties.
If there is more than one crane on the site they must be given specified numbers. In addition communication
between the individual cranes has to be possible, e.g. by radio. The respective frequency will be notified by
the client or MHPSE. The crane drivers must be able to communicate with each other in a language in which
all of them are proficient.
The crane drivers have to be trained for their job in accordance with local legislation and must be able to
prove this with certificates. They must have been instructed and have been assigned in writing by the
respective subcontractor.
All cranes must comply with the requirements of local regulations. Appropriate proofs of the inspection
intervals as well as of the installation and function tests have to be kept on site. It must be possible to
examine the inspection logs on the site. After each crane is set up a copy of the relevant crane log must be
submitted to MHPSE or the client.
The lifting equipment has to be in good condition and labeled with the main characteristics. The lifting
equipment must be checked every working day to ensure it is in perfect condition. In addition the lifting tool
has to be inspected depending on the conditions of use but at least annually by a qualified person. The test
logs have to be kept on the site and if necessary shown to MHPSE.
Damaged chains or hooks must be removed from the site immediately. The hook lock must be functional at
all times. Cables must be checked for broken wires, kinks, crushing and breaks. Only proper lifting tools can
be used.
If necessary spreaders and/or edge guard must be used in order to protect the chain hoist or the load
from damage.
For extensive hoisting operations a detailed lifting plan must be agreed in advance with MHPSE and the
client.
For work with cranes in a distance from less than 10 m to each other the approval of the construction
supervision of the client is to be obtained in advance.
Lifting work may be carried out up to wind force 6. Beyond that the crane operator is responsible to stop
crane work as a result of weather conditions. Down times will be documented.
Wind force Average speed during 10 minutes ,10 meter above ground Denotations
or sea level
m/s Km/h Dynamic pressure Impact ashore Impact at sea
2
[N/m ]
Machines and electrical installations must comply with the following directives:
- Directive 2006/42/EC and its modification regarding machines,
- Directive 93/68/EC and its modification regarding low power,
- Directive 89/336/EC and its modification regarding electromagnetic compatibility.
They must have a CE mark and a European conformity certificate. All test certificates required in accordance
with local regulations have to be kept on the site.
Subcontractors must ensure that equipment and tools are in good condition and are only used for the
appropriate purpose. Any machine that could constitute a danger because of rotating, serrated discs, axles,
drive belts, pulleys, saw blades etc. must be fitted with stable protective covers. Tightfitting work clothes are
to be worn.
If maintenance of the machine bears the risk of an injury, this work may only be done during standstill of
machine. This may secured by using a protection lock. Special areas for servicing work must be available.
Working with machines, such as hoists, tow lines, pile drivers etc. must only be done under the supervision of
flagmen.
Grinding machines must be fitted with effective safety devices. The wearing of ear, face and eye protection
during grinding work is compulsory. This also applies to people who stay in the area of grinding work.
With pneumatic tools the on/off switch must be located in a way that the equipment cannot accidentally be
switched on. Air hoses for this equipment must safeguarded properly.
Powder actuated tools must be used in accordance with legal regulations only. The manufacturers
instructions for use must be kept on site for inspection. Such equipment has to be stored securely to prevent
misuse.
Unused cartridges must be kept before abuse surely. Duds as well as the fired cartridges are to be collected
and disposed of in an appropriate way. For the use of powder actuated tools a PTW is necessary.
If a fork lift truck is not used the forks must be placed on the ground so nobody can trip over them. The
engine has to be switched off and the key removed. No unauthorized person may operate fork lift trucks.
All fork lift trucks have to be inspected by an authorized person at regular intervals and must comply with
local laws. The inspection log has to be kept on the site.
Mobile working platforms must only be set up, dismantled or rebuild under the supervision of an authorized
person. Workers must be technically qualified and specially trained for this work.
Mobile working platforms must be inspected by an authorized person before use. They must only be used on
a stable surface.
Mobile scaffold made from components of a system scaffold must be checked and proven for its usability.
All mobile elevating work platforms have to be inspected by an authorized person at regular intervals and
must comply with local laws. The inspection log has to be kept on the site.
Mobile elevating work platform users have to use safety harness secure them.
The mobile elevating work platform is to provide with a sign, with the following details:
- Name of subcontractor
- Responsible person
- Phone number of responsible Person
If an earth-moving machine is not used the attachment must be placed on the ground so that nobody can trip
over them. The engine has to be switched off and the key removed. No unauthorized person may operate
earth-moving machine.
All earth-moving machines have to be inspected by an authorized person at regular intervals and must
comply with local laws. The inspection log has to be kept on the site.
6.18.1 Scaffolds
All materials for scaffolds and the requirements for the qualification of the scaffold erector and his workers
have to comply with the requirements of local regulations.
The scaffold erector is responsible for erecting and dismantling the scaffold safely. The user of the scaffold is
responsible for preserving and using the scaffold safely.
Scaffolds must only be erected by professional suitable persons. The work has to be supervised by a suitably
qualified, authorized person on site. If personal protective equipment to prevent falling (safety harness) is
used additional training/exercises are required.
A plan for erecting, modifying and dismantling the scaffolding (assembly instructions) must be compiled
based on the scaffold manufacturers instructions for erection and use. This has to be done by the
responsible scaffold erector or an authorized, specified person.
This plan must be available to the supervisor. The workers have to be instructed about this.
The responsible subcontractor for erecting scaffolds has to inspect the scaffold after assembly by an
authorized person based on a plan for the erection, modifying and dismantling the scaffolding (assembly
instructions) and the instructions for erection and use.
The responsible subcontractor who uses the scaffold must inspect the scaffold for operational safety before
using it for the first time by an authorized person to ensure that it is fit for the duty.
Scaffolds are to be registered at the MHPSE scaffold coordinator before erecting.
The MHPSE scaffold coordinator keeps a scaffold logbook with the following data:
- Location
- Date of erection
- Date of delivery
- Inspection date (normally weekly)
- Date of dismantling
- Scaffold number
The scaffolding logbook should be recorded in electronic form (see Sec. 8.2, VO-306-004-01).
The scaffold erectors system should be used as a basis for the electronic system. The data should be
updated once a week between the scaffold erectors and the MHPSE version.
Basic elements of safe scaffolds are: stability, rigidity, anchoring, 3 part side protection, if necessary fall
protection on the inside using internal side protection or panels, as far as possible full-boarded covering,
corner protection, accessibility, if applicable providing protective scaffolding, If required protection against
falling parts.
The scaffolds have to be approved and labeled (Scafftag) by the scaffold erector. The assumption for use is
to be confirmed by the scaffold user on the scafftag in writing. Unfinished areas have to be blocked off.
Unlabeled scaffolds must not be used.
Ladders may not be used as a place of work. Before each use it must be checked whether a ladder is the
best and safest way to access working area or temporary place of work. In some cases, for example, mobile
scaffolds may be a better solution.
All ladders have to be kept in good condition. The rungs must be securely attached. Damaged ladders must
be removed immediately and repaired or replaced. All ladders must be inspected by authorized personal at
regular intervals. The written inspection log has to be kept on the site.
Ladders have to be positioned safe and be secured against slipping. The correct clearance angle of the
ladder and the correct position of the worker must be checked regularly. The ladder must protrude at least
one meter above the point where the worker gets off.
Ladders may be no more than seven meters high and only used with foot extenders. Pickling or hot liquids
must not be used or transported on ladders.
Fall guards
Side protection on the edge can be dispensed with on work places and traffic routes on surfaces with an
incline of no more than 20 degrees if a fixed barrier is installed at least 2.00 m from the edge, e.g. handrails,
chains, ropes but not barrier tape.
Side protection or barriers can only be dispensed if they are not possible for technical reasons, e.g. working
on the edge and instead catching devices (safety scaffold/roof safety scaffold/catching nets/protective walls)
are available. Rope guards may only be used if catching devices are inappropriate.
The supervisor must specify the stop mechanisms and ensure that safety harnesses are in use.
All official regulations that govern the use, storage and handling of a radiation source must be complied with.
Dealing with radioactive materials is basically only permitted if corresponding handling permits are available
in the subcontractors name and a copy of the notice has been submitted to the radiation protection officer the
site. Only officially recognized specialists are allowed to directly deal with radioactive materials.
Subcontractors that work with radioactive materials must notify the client in writing of the time and the
localization and the subcontractors radiation protection officer at least one working day before start of work.
Before carrying out radiography tests on welded seams in particular the responsible radiation protection
officer must check whether safety-related EMR measuring equipment in the vicinity of the test location can be
affected.
Places where a radioactive radiation source is used must be properly indicated and secured.
Site-specific regulations must be observed.
Material tests with X-rays or gamma rays must be carried out either outside normal working hours or, if
possible, in special areas to which unauthorized personal does not have access.
A precise procedure description with a risk analysis must be compiled by the subcontractor carrying out the
work which designates the work procedures, the used equipment and the safety zones and special protective
measures in place. This document has to be submitted to the responsible authorities.
One week before work starts the proposal and the documents must be handed over to MHPSE.
This permission to carry out the aforementioned work does not replace the pre-requisites that need legal
approval under the terms of the X-ray and radiation protection regulations.
In compliance with local legislation each subcontractor must provide his own fire extinguishing equipment in
his storage and work areas. The clients or MHPSEs fire extinguishing equipment must only be used in an
emergency.
All fire extinguishers must be checked regularly and labeled in accordance with the requirements of local
legislation. The location of the fire extinguishing equipment must be marked by signs.
Staff must be trained in handling of fire extinguishers and other extinguishing equipment by the respective
subcontractors on the site.
If necessary a fireguard will be specified in the work permit. For hot work operations with a low risk of fire the
executor can be specified as the fireguard. Fireguards have to be trained especially. The fireguard will
remains on the location permanently. After completing hot work operation or after the fire has been
extinguished he will remain at his post for the time specified in the work permit.
Traffic, rescue, escape routes and emergency exits are to be kept free at all time.
Places where combustible gases or materials are used or stored must be labeled appropriately and suitable
fire extinguishers have to be available. Combustible materials or gases must be stored separately. If this is
not possible a sufficient distance (min. 2 m) between the materials has to be maintained. The storage area
must be ventilated continuously.
After a fire or another incident MHPSE may also carry out its own accident analysis. All of the subcontractors
staff involved has to attend this analysis if the HSE managers on the site require it.
The local fire department must be called in with the requisite speed for any precautionary fire prevention or
precautionary hazard prevention matters.
All subcontractors are required to check in advance whether substances that are delivered to the site are
potentially harmful to health or the environment. Hazardous substances and their amount have to be listed
mentioning the possible risks (in terms of storing, using, spilling, releasing, waste products etc.). The relevant
safety data sheets must be enclosed. The list is to be handed over to MHPSE before start of work with the
associated safety data sheets and operating instructions.
Only hazardous substances that are recorded in the REACH regulations (EC no. 1907/2006) may be
used.
Any hazardous substance must clearly be marked with at least the following information: Name of the
substance, hazard symbol, hazard description and recommended safety measures, manufacturer or supplier.
In addition, subcontractors must definitely ensure that staff and other people only have the lowest possible
contact with hazardous substances, whether by inhaling, swallowing, touching etc. Hazardous substances
must be replaced by less hazardous substances if possible. If this is not possible they should be isolated by
restricting the number of staff that comes into contact with them. In general careful handling and continuous
checks by supervisors are mandatory.
Above all normal hygiene regulations at work must be observed too, such as not eating, drinking or smoking,
avoiding contact with the skin, storing contaminated clothes separately and in general taking particular care
when handling, perform skin protection etc.
A catchment tank must be used for liquids. Subcontractors are responsible for notifying MHPSE immediately
of any spills of chemicals, oils, fuels, solvents, acids, pickling substances etc. In an emergency (fire,
environmental damage) the internal emergency number must be called immediately (xxxxxxxxx).
6.21.1.1 Asbestos
During the redevelopment of old neglected deposits (e.g. a building demolition) of unknown quantity size and
quantity the protective clothing/chemical protective clothing of the appropriate category has to be selected by
a risk assessment in advance.
7 Environmental protection
Precautions must be taken to prevent environmental pollution (e.g. air, noise, water, earth). MHPSE must be
informed of any unforeseen events which affect the environment.
All parties concerned must keep the effects on the environment as small as possible, by using
environmentally compatible work methods, substances and mechanisms.
- noise pollution is to be held to a minimum level
- dust pollution is to be held to a minimum level
- an increase of the traffic volume is to keep small by an extensive logistic advance planning
- arising of wastes is to be kept as small as possible a strict waste separation will be done
- contamination is to be avoided, the original state after a contamination is to redress
- spacious effects (e.g. air pollution) is to be avoided
MHPSE will inform the client immediately. In case of an environmental pollution the correct preventive
measures are to be taken for the solution of the problem, if necessarily with the help of a specialized
company.
Each subcontractor will inform MHPSE in advance of environmental protection requirements for soil, body of
water, vegetation, animals etc.
As much waste as possible should be sent for recycling. Thus, for example, waste wood and paper and
cardboard should be sent to the paper industry, mineral waste prepared for road building, mixed waste further
treated by XXXX and residual combustible substances used to burn waste. Waste must be separated
accordingly. The containers are to be marked after the kind of materials which can be disposed of.
The subcontractor has to inform at MHPSE about the existing waste management system on the site.
The disposal of wastes, whose owner the subcontractor is, behooves to the subcontractor if nothing else is
agreed by contract.
The normal disposal is to be proven MHPSE and the client. The appropriate proofs (disposal proofs, release
notes etc.) are to be submitted MHPSE and the client on request. The client and MHPSE reserve the right to
control the wastes of the subcontractor before leaving the site.
Resulting wastes, which are disposed of by the client, are to be treated according to clients requirements. To
the subcontractor it is forbidden to take wastes of the client. Illegal depositing of wastes on site will be
punished. The responsible person bears the cost of the removal.
Process water must be treated in accordance with the contractual conditions, the local laws and Hitachis
environmental guidelines. The waste water quality must comply with the requirements of the drainage
system.
Each subcontractor informs of environmental protection requirements for soil, water bodies, vegetation,
animals etc. at MHPSE in advance.
7.7 Sewers
Dumping substances (e.g. solid waste, waste, solvents) in bodies of water or the sewerage system is strictly
forbidden.
Site-specific regulations must be observed.
All storage facilities and containers must be built on a firm base, e.g. appropriate foundations. In accordance
with local regulations liquids must be stored using a collecting tank that is designed for the quantity to be
stored. Each subcontractor must provide material to neutralize and adsorb hazardous substances (also see
Sec. 6.21.1).
8 Reference of documents
Abbreviations
ArbSchG Occupational Health and Safety Act
ASiG Occupational safety act
AG Client
BImSchG Federal Immission Control Act
BG Employers liability
BGI Employers liability informations
BGV Employers liability regulations
BGR Employers liability guidelines
ChemG Chemicals Act
GBR Divisions guideline
GefStoffV Ordinance on Hazardous Substances
HAZIP Hazard Identification
HAZOP Hazard and Operability Studies
MHPSE Hitachi Europe GmbH
HS Head of HSE in the head office
HS2 HSE-Execution in the head office
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
HSE-Plan see also: SGU, S&G, V&G, HSE- Programm
IBS Commissioning
Client Client of MHPSE
KW Plant
KrW-AbfG Closed Substance Cycle Waste Management Act
LMRA Last Minute Risk Assessment
LTIR: Lost Time Incident Ratio
OBL Site manager MHPSE
OHSAS Occupational Health and Safety Act
PM Project-manager
PPE Personal protective equipment
PTW Permit to Work
SCC Safety Certificate Contractors
SeSaM Service Safety Management
SiGe-coordination Occupational Health and Safety coordinator - coordination based on the EG-directive
92/57/EWG
SiGe-Plan Occupational Health and Safety-plan (not the HSE-Plan!)
SV Supervisor
VerpackV Packaging Ordinance
WMS Work Method- Statement