Qatar Foundation HSE Requirements

QATAR
ACADEMY EXPANSION
ATTACHMENT 14.1 – HSE REQUIREMENTS AND

REGULATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT .......................................................................................................... 5
2.0 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................... 5
3.0 LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 11
4.0 CONTRACTOR’S HSE POLICY .................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Compliance with Project HSE Policy Statement and HSE Manual ....................................... 12
4.2 Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Project Specific .................................................................................................................... 12
4.4 Content of the policy ........................................................................................................... 12
5.0 ZERO ACCIDENTS PHILOSOPHY ................................................................................................ 13
6.0 CONTRACTOR’S HSE PLAN ....................................................................................................... 14
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 14
6.2 Content of the HSE Plan ....................................................................................................... 14
7.0 CONTRACTOR’S HSE ORGANISATION ...................................................................................... 18
7.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 18
7.2 HSE Representative ............................................................................................................. 18
7.3 HSE Representative’s Deputy .............................................................................................. 18
7.4 HSE Officers ......................................................................................................................... 18
7.5 Sub-Contractors ................................................................................................................... 18
7.6 General Management Requirements .................................................................................. 19
8.0 CONTRACTOR’S GENERAL OBLIGATIONS ................................................................................. 19
8.1 Safety ................................................................................................................................... 19
8.2 Meetings .............................................................................................................................. 20
8.3 Weekly Toolbox Meetings ................................................................................................... 20
8.4 Documents ........................................................................................................................... 20
8.5 Work Stoppage .................................................................................................................... 20
8.6 Communication ................................................................................................................... 21
8.7 Escort ................................................................................................................................... 21
8.8 Emergency Arrangements ................................................................................................... 21
8.9 Emergency Drills .................................................................................................................. 21
8.10 Emergency Response Awareness ........................................................................................ 22
8.11 Additional CLAUSE QF .......................................................................................................... 22
8.12 General Safety Matters ........................................................................................................ 23
8.13 Risk and Hazard Management ............................................................................................. 23
8.14 QF additional clause: SAFETY CRITICAL ROLES ................................................................... 24
8.15 Safety Statistics .................................................................................................................... 24
8.16 Construction Site Welfare .................................................................................................... 24
9.0 HSE ORIENTATION AND TRAINING .......................................................................................... 24
9.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 24
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9.2 Training Materials ................................................................................................................ 25
9.3 Specialized Training ............................................................................................................. 25
9.4 Sub-Contractors ................................................................................................................... 25
9.5 Safe Practice Booklets .......................................................................................................... 25
9.6 New Employee Orientation ................................................................................................. 25
9.7 Staff Assignment and Transfer ............................................................................................. 26
9.8 Plant and Equipment Operators .......................................................................................... 26
9.9 Certification ......................................................................................................................... 26
10.0 BEHAVIOR OBSERVATION PROCESS ......................................................................................... 26
11.0 HSE PRE-TASK BRIEFINGS ......................................................................................................... 26
12.0 HSE INCENTIVE PROGRAM ....................................................................................................... 27
13.0 HSE ASSESSMENTS ................................................................................................................... 27
14.0 INCIDENT NOTIFICATION AND INVESTIGATION ....................................................................... 27
14.1 The expectations .................................................................................................................. 27
14.2 Definitions related to Accidents/Incidents .......................................................................... 28
14.3 Accident / Injury Report Form Classifications ...................................................................... 28
14.4 Notifications ........................................................................................................................ 31
14.5 Investigations ....................................................................................................................... 31
14.6 Reports ................................................................................................................................ 32
15.0 GENERAL SAFETY MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................ 32
15.1 Additional clause: temporary works coordinator ................................................................ 33
16.0 MEDICAL, HEALTH, AND HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................ 33
16.1 Medical Fitness .................................................................................................................... 33
16.2 Facilities ............................................................................................................................... 33
16.3 Audit and Inspection ............................................................................................................ 33
16.4 Medical Records .................................................................................................................. 34
16.5 Contractor’s Health Management Plan Requirements ........................................................ 35
17.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................ 35
17.1 Contractor’s CEMP (Construction Environmental Management Plan) ............................... 35
17.2 General Requirements ......................................................................................................... 36
17.3 Environmental Compliance .................................................................................................. 36
17.4 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) ..................................................... 36
17.5 Radioactive Materials .......................................................................................................... 36
17.6 Environmental Monitoring .................................................................................................. 37
17.7 Waste Management ............................................................................................................ 37
17.8 Environmental Control Measures ........................................................................................ 37
17.9 Noise Control Measures ...................................................................................................... 38
18.0 MONTHLY HSE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 39
19.0 QATAR FOUNDATION HSE POLICY STATEMENT ...................................................................... 40
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APPENDIX 1 – Accident/Incident Protocol As Defined By Qatar Foundation HSSE ............................ 42
APPENDIX 2 - Monthly HSE Statistics Reporting Template ................................................................ 43
APPENDIX 3 - Reporting Definitions ................................................................................................... 44
APPENDIX 4 - REFERENCES ................................................................................................................. 49
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1.0 PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT
The purpose of this document is to provide all CONTRACTORS involved in WORKS at any of Qatar
Foundation’s project sites with the general guidance on the project Health, Safety, and Environmental
(HSE) requirements and necessary guidance for the development of the CONTRACTOR’s HSE Plans and
procedures.
This document outlines the minimum construction Occupational Health Safety, and Environmental
(OHSE) standards the CONTRACTOR, its employees and sub- CONTRACTORs must comply with while
working for and on behalf of QF. These rules and regulations, which are aimed at reducing and
eliminating HSE incidents in our operations, are but a minimum and shall be given to each
CONTRACTOR awarded a contract to undertake work or services for QF. Compliance to the provisions
of this document does not in any way relieve CONTRACTORs from their responsibility to comply with
all other QF policies, procedures, specific contractual HSE requirements and the laws & regulations of
the State of Qatar.
In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between these regulations and that of any other legally
binding documents pertaining to the same provision, the most stringent requirement shall prevail.
Furthermore, where reference has been made in these regulations to another document, the latest
approved version of that document will apply.
All CONTRACTORs and their sub-CONTRACTORs shall be contractually required to deliver, as far as
reasonably practicable; the requirements set out in this document and associated standards.
2.0 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

In addition to the words and terms defined in the CONTRACT (unless the context otherwise requires),
the capitalized words and terms used in this document shall have the meanings set out below:
An accident is any unplanned event, or chain of events, which has

Accident resulted in actual injury, illness, damage or loss. All accidents are
therefore incidents, but not all incidents are accidents.
ALARP means As Low As Reasonably Practicable. It refers to
reduction of risk to a level where the cost of further risk reduction
ALARP
is grossly disproportionate when compared to the actual risk
reduction that would be achieved.
Asbestos Management Plan
An asbestos management plan helps people with management and
(AMP)
control of buildings and other relevant structures to prevent
exposure to airborne asbestos fibres by their staff and site visitors.
This person must take reasonable steps to label and record
asbestos in a register and inform everyone on the premises where
asbestos is present, the consequences of exposure to asbestos and
other appropriate control measures.

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The plan should set out clear aims, stating what is going to be
done, when it is going to be done, and how it is going to be done. It
must include:
• The workplace's register of asbestos
• Details of maintenance or service work on the asbestos
including:
• Who performed the work
• The dates it was done
• The scope of the work
• Any clearance certificates
Asbestos Management Plan • How people at risk are informed about asbestos in the
(AMP), continued….. workplace, the risks they pose and the control measures in
place

• Decisions about management options and the reasons for these
decisions
• A timetable for action, including priorities and dates for
reviewing risk assessments and specific circumstances that may
affect the timetable
• Monitoring arrangements
• The responsibilities of people involved in the plan
• Training arrangements for workers and contractors
• A procedure for reviewing and updating the management plan
and the register of asbestos, including a timetable
• Safe work methods.
The QF appointed Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE)
Manager / Representative responsible for the management and
Engineer’s HSE administration of the Project HSE requirements.
Representative / Manager The HSE Manager / Representative assists the Project Manager
with site HSE supervision during execution of the contract activities
on a given site or sites.
The Commissioning Plan establishes the framework for how
commissioning will be handled and managed on a given
project. This includes a discussion of the commissioning process,
Commissioning Plan (CP)
schedule, team and team member responsibilities, communication
structures and a general description of the systems to be
commissioned.
Any building, civil engineering or engineering construction work.

And includes any of the following:
• Any construction, alteration, conversion, fitting out,
Construction / Construction commissioning, renovation, repair, upkeep, redecoration or
Work other maintenance, cleaning (using water, abrasives at high
pressure, or the use of corrosive or toxic substances),
decommissioning, demolition or dismantling of a structure(b)
preparatory works including site clearance, exploration and
investigation (but not site survey) and clearance or preparation
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of the site or structure for use or occupation
• Assembly of prefabricated structures or their disassembly
• Demolition or dismantling of any structure and the removal of
materials and waste.
• Fabrication of elements which will form parts of offshore
installations
• The construction of fixed offshore oil and gas installations at the
place where they will be used
• The installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair or
removal of mechanical, electrical, gas, compressed air,
hydraulic, telecommunications, computer or similar services
which are normally fixed within or to a structure.
The CEMP provides environmental management controls required
for the work to be carried out under the contract, and
environmental management tasks such as reporting, inspections
and training. The CEMP does not address health and safety
Construction Environmental
matters specifically. For advice on health and safety matters, refer
Management Plan (CEMP)
to a suitably qualified and experienced health and safety
professionals. The CEMP can be used to cover the environmental
component of any HSE Manual requested in the contract
documents.
The HSE Plan of the CONTRACTOR stating how the HSE risks in the
performance of the Contract will be managed in order to meet QF
Representative HSE requirements for protecting people, assets and
the environment. It should cover the contract phases from pre-
Construction Phase HSE Plan
mobilization, through contract execution, to demobilization. It
(CPP)
demonstrates the CONTRACTOR’s understanding of the
requirements stated in the Contract HSE specification and should
state the HSE policy, procedures, and standards to be adopted in
carrying-out the Contract.
A firm/person which / who has entered into a legally binding
business agreement contract to supply a product or provide
services to QF Representative. The term is also sometimes
Contractor
applied to suppliers who are available to provide services but are
not currently in a contractual relationship with QF
Representative.
The person named in the Contract to represent the Contractor in
Project Manager (Contractor) respect of the Contract and to be responsible for the
management of the Contract. (In some cases he / she is the
Contractor’s Project Manager).
A measure put in place to prevent threats from releasing a
hazard. Examples include:
Guards or shields (e.g. coatings, inhibitors, shutdowns),
Control or Barrier Separation (time and/or space), Reduction in inventory
(bacterium, human fatigue), Control of energy release (e.g.
safety valves, lower speed, different fuel source),
Administration (e.g. warnings, training, drills), Procedural (e.g.
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rules).
An effect is either the consequence of not managing a hazard
(e.g. loss of control) or the consequence of an intended release.
Effect
An effect usually impacts negatively on the health and safety of
people.
This Emergency Response Plan describes the requirements on
emergency responses to ensure prompt and safe action is taken
during an emergency situation on the project sites. This plan also
describes the framework and linkages between emergency
response of the workplace and crisis management plan at
business unit/divisional level.
Emergency Response Plan
(EMP) This plan applies to all HSE emergencies with particular emphasis
to the following identified potential emergency situations such
as,
• Serious injury / multiple injuries and fatalities.
• Fire and explosion.
• Oil / fuel spills and other related accident on site
An accident that results in the loss of life, or an injury which
Fatality culminates in the death of the injured, regardless of the time
intervening between injury and death
The Fire and Safety philosophy is to ensure that the Fire &
Safety design of the structures reduces the risk, to plant
personnel, third parties, the environment to as low as
reasonably practicable.
Fire & Safety Plan /
philosophy (FSP) This primary objective shall be assured by utilising a risk based
approach to the design of the facilities, to applying the
appropriate Codes and Standards, application of quality
assurance procedures, coupled with Technical Safety reviews;
undertaken at key stages in the design process.
Hazard is the potential to cause harm including injury/illness,
property damage, disruption of productive arrangements and
Hazard adverse effects on the environment. Examples include
hydrocarbon under pressure, object at height, electricity, toxic
substances, radiation, noise, and vehicle in motion.
Health surveillance is the continuous, systematic collection,
analysis and interpretation of health-related data needed for the
planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health
practice. Such surveillance can:
• Serve as an early warning system for impending public health
Health Surveillance Plan emergencies;
(HSP) • Document the impact of an intervention, or track progress
towards specified goals; and
• Monitor and clarify the epidemiology of health problems, to
allow priorities to be set and to inform public health policy and
strategies.
Contractors are required to ensure that employees are provided
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with health surveillance where the findings of a risk assessment
identify risks to the health and safety of employees that can be
eliminated or reduced by applying health surveillance
techniques.
Heat Stress is the result of work being performed at elevated
temperatures. Contributory factors may also include a decrease
of natural body ventilation by protective clothing e.g. chemical &
impervious suits. The symptoms being -
Heat Stress Management Heat Stroke
Plan (HSMP) Heat Exhaustion
Heat Rash
Heat Cramps
Dizziness/ Fainting etc.
An Incident is a general term for any unplanned event, or chain
of events, which has, or could have caused, injury, illness,
Incident
damage or loss. It is used to include all accidents and near
misses.
IOSH The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
A work related injury, which renders the injured person unable
to perform his regular job or Restricted Work on any day after
the day on which the accident occurred. Note: if, in a single
incident 20 people receive lost time injuries, then it is accounted
Lost Time Injury (LTI) as 20 LTI's (not 1 LTI). Lost Time Injuries are the sum of Fatalities
(FAT), Permanent Total
Disabilities (PTD), Permanent Partial Disabilities (PPD), and Lost
Workday cases (LWC).
LTI = (FAT+PTD+PPD+LWC)
A lost workday case is any work injury other than a Permanent
Partial Disability, which renders the injured person temporarily
Lost Workday Case (LWC)
unable to perform any Regular Job or Restricted Work on any
day after the day on which the injury was received.
A work related injury, which results in neither lost time nor
Medical Treatment Case
restricted work but which requires treatment by or under the
(MTC)
supervision of, or from the specific order of, a medical doctor.
A work method statement is a document that details the way a
work task or process is to be carried out. It gives a step-by-step
guide on how to do the job safely, outlines the hazards involved
Method Statement
and the control measures that have to be introduced to ensure
the safety of anyone or anything that will be affected by the task
or process.
MSDS Materials Safety Data Sheet
A Near Miss is an incident which could have, but did not result in
Near Miss injury, illness, damage, product loss or harm to the company
reputation.
NEBOSH National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health
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Non-Hazardous Areas An area not classified as hazardous
Permanent Partial - Work injury that results in permanent loss of a body part (e.g.
severed finger) or loss of use of a part of the body to perform
Disability (PPD) work.
Permanent Total - Work injury that results in complete inability of the injured
Disability (PTD) person to perform any form of work on a permanent basis.
The purpose of the technical regulation QS 27/2014 [Qatar

Construction Specifications 2014 (QCS2014)] is to provide
Technical guidance in connection with the execution of
constructions in the State of Qatar.
Such guidance includes the establishment of the minimum
Qatar Construction
acceptable material quality and workmanship for those kinds of
Specifications (QCS)
work which commonly occur in engineered projects in the State
of Qatar.
Qatar Construction Specifications 2014 (QCS 2014) supersedes
Qatar National Construction Standards 2010 (QCS 2010) in all
respects.
Qatar Foundation The EMPLOYER for the purpose of this document
Construction Site Safety Standards developed by Qatar
Foundation’s Safety Department for implementation by
Contractors on all Qatar Foundation Projects. This standard aims
to reinforce Qatar Foundation’s commitment to improving
Qatar Foundation
Occupational Health Safety & Environmental standards across all
Construction Site Safety
Qatar foundation construction projects, and to help managers,
Standards
supervisors and safety representatives comply with their legal,
moral and social responsibilities and assist in the crucial areas of:
(a) Accident prevention, (b) The avoidance of Occupational ill
health, (c) Good environmental practice.
Qatar Foundation standards that have been defined to address
Qatar Foundation Migrant
the workers welfare related to the Construction Site as well as
Worker Welfare Standards
their accommodations.
These are incidents which form part and parcel of our regular
safety statistics needed for HSE performance monitoring and
review. They are: Fatalities (FAT), Permanent Total Disabilities
Recordable Cases (PTD), Permanent Partial Disabilities (PPD), Lost Workday cases
(LWC), Restricted work cases (RWC), and Medical treatment
cases (MTC). Incidents outside the above-mentioned cases are
regarded as reportable but not recordable.
A work related injury, which renders the injured person unable
to perform his regular duties but results in a Restricted Work
Restricted Work Case (RWC) assignment on any day after the day on which the accident
occurred. The Restricted Work assignment must be meaningful
and pre-established, or a substantial part of a regular job.
Risk is the combination of the likelihood (or probability) of an
Risk event occurring and the severity of the outcome. Risk =
likelihood of an event x severity of outcome
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A systematic examination of a task, job or process for the
purpose of identifying the significant hazards that are present,
Risk Assessment deciding if the existing controls reduce the risk to an acceptable
level, and if not, deciding what further control measures must be
taken to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
Throughout this document, “shall” means that an activity or
Shall
requirement is mandatory.
The Project Traffic Management Plan shall describe the means to
manage traffic within the Project site with defined interfaces.
This shall consider the traffic volumes, and the aim of this
document is to –
Project Traffic Management • Facilitate and improve the planning and implementation of
Plan temporary traffic management schemes;
• Provide a framework of principles;
• Provide precise information on routing arrangements for flow
of traffic, both heavy and light;
• Provide an interface with the Logistics arrangements on site.
The Work stress Management Plan shall define stress levels on
personnel working on the projects and identify means to
Work Stress Management
minimize the stress levels that is medically acceptable for a
Plan / Procedure
person to function normally. The means to measure and monitor
levels of stress shall be defined by the Contractor.
3.0 LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The CONTRACTORs as part of their HSE Plan shall identify applicable legal and other requirements for
the project and ensure that these are communicated to all personnel related to the project. This
information / document or the Register of Legal Requirements for the project shall be kept up-to-date.
The CONTRACTOR shall have identified contingencies to deal with any changes or upgrades in the HSE
Regulations which may affect them during any phase of the project.
The CONTRACTOR’s attention is drawn to the requirements of latest revision of:
a) Qatar Construction Specification – QCS,
b) Qatar Law No.14 of the Year 2004 – The Labour Law, and the ministerial decisions issued in
implementation of the provisions of the Labour Law issued by Law No. 14 of 2004,
c) Qatar Traffic Law No. 19 of the Year 2007,
d) Environmental Protection Law No. 30 of the Year 2002 and Decision No. (4) for the year 2005 by
issuing the executive regulations of Environmental Protection Law,
e) Civil Defence Law No. 9 of the Year 2012,
f) CDD (Department of Civil Defence) – Fire Safety Handbook; and
g) Worker Rights Booklet 2009 (National Human Rights Committee).
The Contractor is required to fully comply with the stated requirements relating to Occupational
Health and Safety. In the event that legislation is updated the latest version shall be followed.
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4.0 CONTRACTOR’S HSE POLICY
4.1 Compliance with Project HSE Policy Statement and HSE Manual
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the QF Project Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Policy
Statement (Section 19 of this document).
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan and the Qatar
Foundation Construction Site Safety Standards for Contractors (CSSM) and the CEMP. The policy shall
highlight the risk based approach the organization will be adapting for protecting the plant /
equipment, the people and the environment. The CONTRACTOR could use their corporate HSE Policy
for the project, provided the application of the policy of this policy is defined in the HSE Plan for the
project.
4.2 Preparation
The CONTRACTOR shall prepare a project specific OHSE Policy regards its overall business activities,
the management of occupational health, safety and welfare for the benefit of its employees and all
other persons who may be affected by the company's operations, the OHSE Policy shall be formally
communicated to and fully understood by all levels of the CONTRACTOR's organization.
4.3 Project Specific
The HSE Policy shall be Project specific and shall be formally communicated to and fully understood by
all levels of the CONTRACTOR's organization.
4.4 Content of the policy
The OHSE policy will contain statements that are appropriate to the impact of their activities, products
and services. THE OHSE Policy shall include the following:
a) A general statement of the company's health and safety policy highlighting the intent of the
contractors to have high standards of health and safety in the company including what they intend
to achieve and how they will achieve it.
b) The organization within the company for the effective maintenance and implementation of the
health and safety management system.
c) The arrangements for the effective implementation and on-going monitoring of the health and
safety management system.
d) State that adequate resources will be provided to apply the best known principles and techniques
of loss prevention and performance measurement.
e) Include commitment to minimize incidents and injuries and include commitment to use a process
of risk management to identify and control HSE related risk.
f) Require that contractor's site managers and all supervisors clearly communicate the HSE
expectations at all project meetings and by way of their actions demonstrate a personal
commitment to follow the HSE policy at all times.
g) Include a commitment to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, statutes, rules,
codes, project plans and approvals governing HSE requirements, include a commitment to provide
HSE training to all project personnel.
h) Include a commitment for the prevention of pollution.
i) Include a commitment to promote, motivate and reward the positive effects of good HSE
performance and for the continuous HSE improvements.
j) Include a statement that indicates adequate resources to implement the policy shall be provided
throughout the duration of the work.
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k) Consult, on health and safety matters, with its employees and others who may work under its
control to ensure that the arrangements for health and safety management are practical to
implement and effective.
l) As far as is reasonably practicable, fully and effectively control the health and safety risks arising
from its work activities, in co-operation with employees, other contractors, clients and other
relevant parties.
m) Ensure that accident and ill health prevention is provided the highest priority, commensurate with
business objectives, within all company operations.
n) Investigate lapses in health and/or safety performance and implement remedial actions to
prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, their recurrence
o) Provide and ensure that all plant and equipment owned, used or hired by the company is
appropriate, safe to use and properly maintained, inspected and tested
p) Ensure that all equipment, materials and substances used by the company are appropriate for
their intended use and used, handled and stored safely
q) Ensure that all employees are provided with adequate supervisory training, information and
instructions to competently carry out their work activities
r) Ensure that all working places are maintained in a safe and healthy condition
s) Provide adequate resources, including sufficient finance, and access to competent health and
safety advice, to achieve the aims of this policy
t) Review and revise this policy statement at regular intervals and also where necessary due to
changes in the company activities.
The CONTRACTOR OHSE Policy as a minimum shall comply with the above and the QCS 2014 or the
latest version of QCS.
5.0 ZERO ACCIDENTS PHILOSOPHY

The CONTRACTOR has to adopt a "Zero Tolerance" philosophy, promoting the fact that all work related
accidents, incidents, injuries and illnesses are preventable. The philosophy includes:
a) The immediate identification and elimination of unsafe work practices and conditions in the work
place;
b) An overall awareness of individual responsibility and increased supervisory attention to detail;
c) Elimination of human error as a source of accidents, irrespective of rank or position in the
organization;
d) Building a team approach where each worker contributes to the effort and each supervisor is fully
aware of the capabilities and limitations of their team;
e) A culture in which everyone accepts responsibility and accountability for their own and each co-
worker's safety and health;
The CONTRACTOR shall adopt the CONTRACTOR "Zero Tolerance" philosophy in performance of all
WORK under its CONTRACT, ensuring that it is communicated to, and is fully understood by, all levels
of CONTRACTOR's organization. In its promotion of this philosophy, the CONTRACTOR shall
incorporate into its HSE Plan, methods, and strategies to eliminate work related accidents, incidents,
injuries and illnesses.
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6.0 CONTRACTOR’S HSE PLAN
6.1 General
The Contractor shall prepare a Contract specific Construction Phase Occupational Health and Safety
Plan (CPP) (the “Safety Plan”) and submit a Safety Plan to the Engineer HSE Manager for review and
approval within thirty (30) days of the award of the Contract. The Contractor is not permitted to Work
on the Worksite until such time as the Safety Plan has been approved by Engineer HSE Manager. It will
be a condition precedent to starting the works that the Contractor will have an approved Health and
Safety Plan, Traffic Management Plan, Emergency Response Plan and adequate Welfare arrangements
and Mandatory legal requirements.
The CONTRACTOR’s OHSE Plan shall meet the requirements of this document, Qatar Foundation
Mandatory Construction Health & Safety Manual for Contractors (CSM) and the latest version of QCS
The CONTRACTOR shall not commence any construction activities until its OHSE Plan is approved by
the Engineer HSE Manager or the Qatar Foundation Project Manager.
The CONTRACTOR’s OHSE Plan should be regarded as a live document; The Contractor shall regularly
review the suitability of the Safety Plan. The Contractor shall undertake a full formal review of the
Safety Plan annually on the date of award of the Contract or when necessary but no less than 6
monthly intervals and submit the findings of the review to the Engineer HSE Manager or the Qatar
Foundation Project Manager within 14 days of that date along with an amended plan should any
amendment be required.
The Engineer HSE Manager shall ensure that the submitted plans are assessed based on the
requirements of the Qatar Foundation Construction Site Safety Manual / standards.
Initial assessments shall be completed and advised in writing to the CONTRACTOR within 14 days.
Revised plans shall be resubmitted within 14 days by the CONTRACTOR from the receipt of comments.
The CONTRACTOR shall complete a detailed Risk Assessment in accordance with scope of WORKS that
will be submitted as part of their HSE Plan.
The CONTRACTORS Safety Plan shall include a schedule of risk assessments for all work activities in
relation to the project. The Safety Plan shall include a list or schedule of identified work activities for
which method statement will be developed before their execution of identified work activities for
which method statements will be developed before their execution
The Safety Plan shall include the CONTRACTORs risk assessment and detail the arrangements for
ensuring that it is updated to reflect any changes throughout the duration of the work.
The Safety Plan shall detail the arrangements for undertaking job hazard analysis and ensuring that
such analysis is included in each and every method statement
The CONTRACTOR shall communicate all Project OHSE requirements to lower tier suppliers, SUB-
CONTRACTORS, and visitors.
Before beginning any WORK, the CONTRACTOR shall require all lower tier suppliers and SUB-
CONTRACTORS to submit a written OHSE Plan specific to their scope of work. The CONTRACTOR shall
review all such plans for compliance with the Project requirements, and regulatory requirements
The CONTRACTOR and acknowledges it is responsible for the performance of its visitors and suppliers
and SUB-CONTRACTORS of every tier.
The CONTRACTOR shall have sole responsibility for implementing and enforcing its Construction Phase
Health and Safety Plan.
6.2 Content of the HSE Plan
The CONTRACTOR’s HSE Plan shall:
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Require that management/supervisory actions demonstrate that cost, schedule, and quality concerns
do not prevail over HSE Project requirements and legal requirements.
Delineate the roles and responsibilities of managers and supervisors and require that their actions
clearly demonstrate an understanding of their roles and responsibilities in regard to the HSE
management process. The plan shall describe the system by which managers and supervisors will be
held accountable for HSE implementation.
Before beginning any WORK, the CONTRACTOR shall require all lower tier suppliers and SUB-
CONTRACTORS to submit a written HSE Plan specific to their scope of work. The CONTRACTOR shall
review all such plans for compliance with the Project requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Detail the arrangements that the CONTRACTOR shall use to ensure acceptable health and safety
performance of all SUB-CONTRACTORS that may enter the WORKSITE. It shall detail the arrangements
for evaluating SUB-CONTRACTORS prior to them being contracted to undertake WORK. It shall detail
the methods that the CONTRACTOR shall use to monitor their work and the penalties that shall be
imposed should acceptable standards not be maintained.
Detail the manner in which the CONTRACTOR shall review, approve and incorporate all SUB-
CONTRACTOR HSE plans, risk assessments, and method statements and incorporate them into their
HSE management system.
Detail the responsibilities of the positions detailed in the HSE organization.
Detail the organization that shall be deployed both on and off the WORKSITE to maintain acceptable
HSE performance of the CONTRACT and the WORKS at all times. It shall indicate all positions within the
CONTRACTOR’s organization that have specific responsibilities for HSE matters. The Safety Plan shall
include a safety organization chart showing the names, roles and responsibility of all safety specific
personnel deployed both on and off the Worksite to maintain acceptable Occupational Health and
Safety performance of the Contract and the Work at all times, even outside the normal working hours,
in particular night-time and holiday working.
The Safety Plan for construction works shall support and supported by the Contractor’s systems
for risk management in particular risk assessment and method statement the Safety Plan shall include
a schedule of risk assessments for all work activities in relation to the project.
The Safety Plan shall include a list or schedule of identified work activities for which method
statement will be developed before their execution.
Include the contract risk assessment and detail the arrangements for ensuring that it is updated to
reflect any changes throughout the duration of the WORKS.
Detail the arrangements for undertaking job hazard analysis and ensuring that such analysis is included
in each and every method statement.
Detail the arrangements that the CONTRACTOR shall use to ensure acceptable Occupational health and
safety performance of all persons on the WORKSITE. In particular it shall detail the arrangements for
penalties and disciplinary action that shall be taken should CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL,
SUBCONTRACTOR employees or any other person on the WORKSITE not comply with HSE
requirements.
Detail the arrangements that the CONTRACTOR shall use to control and ensure acceptable health and
safety performance of visitors and delivery personnel that may enter the WORKSITE.
Detail the CONTRACTOR’s arrangements for effectively managing any emergency incident that may
occur as a result of WORK or on the WORKSITE. The detail shall include the facilities required for
emergency preparedness.
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Detail the arrangements for notification and investigation of any incident that may occur as a result of
WORK or on the WORKSITE.
Detail the arrangements for the CONTRACTOR’s monthly performance reporting and incident
reporting. The Contractor shall ensure that their project monthly health and safety statistics report is
completed and submitted by the agreed date (5th of each month) to the Engineer H&S Manager.
The Engineer H&S Manager will provide the necessary format for this report based on QF
requirements.
The information collected will then be verified by the Engineer H&S Manager and submitted QF
Safety Department.
Detail the arrangements for assessing the general health of employees and any job specific health
checks that may be required, e.g. i.e. Tower Crane Operators, Confined Space Workers
Detail the arrangements for self-inspection and auditing that shall be used to monitor the WORK.
Detail the arrangements for tracking and effectively closing any HSE related nonconformity or
deficiency that may be identified as a result of monitoring. Written records of inspection, auditing and
tracking shall be maintained and made available to QF on request.
Detail the arrangements for ensuring that all CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL and SUBCONTRACTOR
employees are trained and competent to undertake their work in accordance with the required
standards. In particular the plan shall detail the training and competence requirements for the
following employees:
a) Construction Managers;
b) Engineers;
c) Supervisors;
d) Electricians;
e) Mobile plant and vehicle operators;
f) Crane and lifting appliance operators;
g) Riggers;
h) Excavation Supervisors;
i) Machinery operators;
j) Confined space workers;
k) Confined space supervisors;
l) All persons working at height.
The training arrangements detailed shall specify the type and nature of training to be given including
but not limited to induction, pre-work briefings, tool box talks, general awareness training, skills
training and formal training conducted by training professionals or agencies. Written records of the
attendees, training given, and assessment of competency shall be maintained by the CONTRACTOR
and made available for inspection by QF upon request.
Detail the CONTRACTOR’s arrangements for promoting the awareness of HSE issues through notices,
posters, newsletters, booklets, HSE alerts and any other means. All such information shall be provided
in the languages preferred by the training recipients of the training.
Detail the arrangements that the CONTRACTOR shall make to reinforce good performance. Such
arrangements may include incentive schemes to reward CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL, SUBCONTRACTOR
employees or areas of WORK that demonstrate exemplary HSE performance.
Include details of all meetings that are held to specifically deal with HSE issues. In particular the
CONTRACTOR shall hold a monthly meeting chaired by the CONTRACTOR’s HSE Representative, which
QF shall be invited to attend, with the following items on the agenda:
a) Suitability of the CONTRACTOR’s HSE organization for the on-going and planned WORK,
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b) Effectiveness of the CONTRACTOR’s HSE management system;
c) Tracking and closure of any identified deficiencies or nonconformities;
d) Incident review;
e) HSE promotion planning;
f) Training needs assessment;
g) Auditing and inspection planning;
h) Significant areas of planned activity and associated risk;
i) Method statement review and job hazard analysis planning.
The Safety Plan shall detail the management arrangements and standards to be used for each of the
following, as minimum:
a) Scaffolding;
b) Suspended Working Platforms;
c) Fall Prevention and Fall Arrest;
d) Prevention of Falling Objects;
e) Excavations;
f) Electricity;
g) Structural Steel Erection;
h) Demolition and Dismantling;
i) False work and Formwork;
j) Reinforcement and Concreting;
k) Cladding and Roof work;
l) Confined Spaces;
m) Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear;
n) Mobile Plant and Vehicles;
o) Mobile Elevating Working Platforms;
p) Construction Lifts;
q) Machinery and Equipment ;
r) Power Tools;
s) Hazardous Substances;
t) Hot Work and Welding;
u) Fire Prevention and Protection;
v) Access and Egress;
w) Housekeeping;
x) Warning Signs and Barricades;
y) Material Handling, Transportation and Storage;
z) Lock Out and Tag Out;
aa) Temporary Works;
bb) Temporary Facilities;
cc) Underground and Overhead Utilities;
dd) Working Over or Adjacent to Water;
ee) Working Environment;
ff) Personal Protective Equipment;
gg) Site Traffic Control (including setting and taking down of all temporary traffic devices).
The CONTRACTOR shall adopt the risk based approach to identify and include additional management
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7.0 CONTRACTOR’S HSE ORGANISATION
7.1 General
The CONTRACTOR’s key HSE personnel shall have minimum five (5) years’ experience in construction
safety and shall have worked in at least one similar project. Key HSE personnel shall have undergone
safety courses such as the UK National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health
(NEBOSH). The details of its proposed competent and experienced Occupational Health and Safety
Manager shall be provided. The minimum education for the proposed Occupational Health and Safety
Manager are but not limited to Bachelor degree in Engineering / Science or equivalent with 10 years
experiences in the same field as Safety Manager and the ability to communicate with all nationalities,
plus Professional OHS Qualification by Examination (NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA 30 hours,
etc.), Management Qualification prefer certified as BS OHSAS 18001 lead auditor, implementation and
continues improvement Relevant Training Attendance.
7.2 HSE Representative
The CONTRACTOR shall submit to QF the details of its proposed HSE Representative within thirty (30)
days of the award of the CONTRACT. The Engineer H&S Manager shall review the details and if
necessary interview the proposed individual to assess his/her suitability for the position prior to giving
approval for appointment. The Contractor is not permitted to execute any form of Work on the
Worksite until such time as an approved Occupational Health and Safety Manager has been deployed
on a full time basis to the Worksite. The Contractor shall not remove the appointed Occupational
Health and Safety Manager without prior approval from the Engineer H&S Manager /QF Project
Manager.
7.3 HSE Representative’s Deputy
The CONTRACTOR shall appoint a Deputy HSE Representative who is capable of performing all of the
duties of the HSE Representative in the event of its absence. The procedure outlined in Sub-Clauses 6.1
and 6.2 above applies equally to the appointment of the Deputy HSE Representative.
7.4 HSE Officers
The Contractor shall appoint Occupational Health and Safety Officers and support staff in sufficient
numbers to ensure the effective function of the Occupational Health and Safety discipline within the
Contractor’s organization. The minimum education for the Occupational Health and Safety Officer are
HND / HNC with 4 years experiences in the same field as Safety officer, certified from NEBOSH, IOSH or
OSHA 30 hours, Professional in control and monitoring the site activity. The Contractor shall appoint
and deploy full time on the Worksite one Occupational Health and Safety Officer for each and every 50
persons employed at the Worksite. For a less than 50 persons employed at the Worksite, a minimum
of one (1).
Safety Officer shall be present on site during all working hours each day throughout the Contract
period. This is in addition to the Occupational Health and Safety Manager and his Deputy.
Additional CLAUSE QF: The Safety Officers shall have no other duties, either on-site or offsite, other
than Occupational Health and Safety duties, and shall be exclusive to one site.
Additional CLAUSE QF: Safety staff shall be deployed in line with the shift patterns and geographical
spread of works and labour.
Any variance must be agreed in advance by the Engineer Construction Manager/Engineer H&S
Manager and the Qatar Foundation Project Manager.
7.5 Sub-Contractors
The Contractor shall ensure that each and every SUBCONTRACTOR employed on the Worksite appoints
suitably competent and experienced qualified Occupational Health and Safety staff to ensure the
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effective function of the Occupational Health and Safety discipline within the Subcontractor’s
organization. The requirements outlined above 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.4.22 and 6.4.23 for CONTRACTOR
Occupational Health and Safety staff to be applies equally to the appointment of the SUBCONTRACTOR
Occupational Health and Safety Staff. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall appoint and deploy full time on the
Worksite one Occupational Health and Safety Officer for each and every 50 persons that they employ
at the Worksite. Any Subcontractor that employs more than 100 persons will appoint an Occupational
Health and Safety Manager. This is in addition to the Occupation Occupational Health and Safety
Officers.
7.6 General Management Requirements
The CONTRACTOR shall appoint a competent supervisor for each and every area of the following
WORK activities: (a) temporary & permanent electrical installation, (b) crane and lifting appliance
operations, (c) confined space entry, (d) excavation, and (e) working at height, (f) Mobile plant and
vehicle operators, (g) Riggers / Slinger. Signallers, (h) Machinery Operators; (i) Temporary works
Coordinator, (j) Working with Asbestos.
The CONTRACTOR's HSE Representative(s), managers, officers, and supervisors shall:
a) Have sufficient authority and control to ensure effectiveness of the HSE process and the
CONTRACTOR shall hold them accountable for facilitating its implementation;
b) Be familiar with and enforce HSE rules, regulations, and laws and shall document all actions taken
to ensure compliance with the CONTRACTOR's HSE Plan;
c) Take part in scheduled work area audits and implement and document required corrective actions;
d) Attend and clearly communicate CONTRACTOR's HSE expectations at all employee HSE
orientations;
e) Participate in scheduled, documented HSE assessments to be conducted by the HSE Manager. The
CONTRACTOR shall also conduct and document its own self assessments;
f) Provide documented, positive reinforcement and recognition for safe behaviour; and
g) Attend, actively participate in, and consistently demonstrate strong leadership at weekly Toolbox
Safety Meetings.
The CONTRACTOR shall inform all its Project personnel of potential hazardous conditions and/or near
miss incidents and shall document such communications.
8.0 CONTRACTOR’S GENERAL OBLIGATIONS

8.1 Safety
Maximum safety shall be the target during installation, commissioning, start-up, and operation of the
WORKS. The CONTRACTOR shall, at all times, comply with the QF Safety Regulations. The
CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for adherence to the safety requirements by its direct labour,
SUB-CONTRACTORS’ and vendors’ personnel. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that during installation,
commissioning, start-up, and operation of the WORKS, that extra vigilance is taken and should ensure
that all Qatar Foundation Safety Requirements and Manufactures Installation requirements are
implemented. The CONTRACTORS hazard assessment must refer to any existing process and
instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), general arrangements, operation and maintenance (O&M)
manuals, valve schedules and schematics for relevant information on the system . The CONTRACTOR
shall be fully responsible for adherence to the safety requirements by its direct labour, SUB-
CONTRACTORS’ and vendors’ personnel.

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8.2 Meetings
The CONTRACTOR shall hold CONTRACT specific HSE meetings chaired by the CONTRACTOR’s HSE
Representative on a monthly basis throughout the duration of the WORK. Additionally the
CONTRACTOR shall include HSE as an item on the agenda for each and every meeting held and ensure
that the subject is actively discussed.
The CONTRACTOR shall attend Project HSE meetings when requested by engineer HSE Manager, QF
Project Manager or HSSE Managers.
The CONTRACTOR shall participate in work area audits and root cause investigations. The
CONTRACTOR site safety team shall be required to develop a daily inspection routine covering all
elements of work.
As a minimum, there shall be a joint management safety inspection with the CONTRACTORs and the
construction manager’s safety teams on a weekly basis. Where possible, CONTRACTORS shall ensure
that the CONTRACTORS construction manager or equivalent attends the management inspection.
Key performance indicators shall be prepared by the CONTRACTORS construction manager to highlight
deficiencies. The CONTRACTOR shall co-operate with external safety staff allocated to the project and
ensure that remedial action is prompt and effective.
The Contractor will ensure that any Action Notices issued during Qatar Foundation Construction Safety
Management Audit (CSMA) are closed out in a timely manner
8.3 Weekly Toolbox Meetings
The CONTRACTOR shall arrange weekly ‘toolbox’ safety meetings wherein job-specific hazardous
activities related to WORK either scheduled or in progress shall be discussed and necessary safety
measures for implementation shall be identified.
Independent of weekly toolbox meetings, before commencement of any new work at the WORKSITE, a
toolbox meeting shall be conducted. Contractor to provide and monitor effectiveness of the toolbox
talks provided to its employees. This shall apply to all Contractors and SUBCONTRACTORs working for
QF.
The CONTRACTOR shall record all toolbox meetings and advise QF, in writing, of the safety topics
discussed and numbers of attendees.
Safety engineers/officers, supervisors, new personnel who are being inducted for the specific work and
where necessary, site managers shall participate in the toolbox meetings.
The CONTRACTOR shall conduct senior-level, monthly safety management meetings and minutes of
the meetings shall be submitted to QF for information.
8.4 Documents
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain, at the WORKSITE, current copies of applicable HSE codes and
standards readily available. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain, at the WORKSITE, current copies of the
latest version of the Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS) and that the stipulated OHSE codes and
standards and Qatari Legislation identified in QCS and a copy of QF CSM (QF Construction Safety
Manual / Standard) are readily available.
8.5 Work Stoppage
The CONTRACTOR shall stop work if unknown or unanticipated hazards or unplanned work conditions
occur which place employees or the environment at imminent danger should the work activity be
allowed to continue. The CONTRACTOR shall immediately report and investigate all such instances to
the HSE Manager. In such circumstances the CONTRACTOR shall assess the risks associated with any
remedial work required and revise the method statements and job hazard analysis. The revised
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method statement shall be reviewed and approved by the CONTRACTOR’s HSE Representative. Revised
method statements shall be subject to the approval of the HSE Manager before recommencing the
WORKS.
The CONTRACTOR may be issued with stop work instructions from the HSE Manager for any observed
cases of serious or imminent danger associated with the WORKS. On receipt of a stop work instruction
the CONTRACTOR shall refrain from work until such time as remedial action has been taken to alleviate
the serious or imminent danger and to prevent it reoccurring.
8.6 Communication
The CONTRACTOR shall copy QF with any formal HSE related communication between the
CONTRACTOR and any enforcing authority or government organization.
8.7 Escort
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all Project visitors/vendors/delivery personnel are escorted at all
times by an authorized and responsible CONTRACTOR’s employee who is knowledgeable of all HSE
practices and procedures and instructs and supervises the visitor/vendor/delivery person accordingly.
8.8 Emergency Arrangements
The CONTRACTOR shall implement arrangements for effectively managing any emergency incident
that may occur as a result of WORK and/or on the WORKSITE. The CONTRACTOR shall make all
necessary arrangements for emergency preparedness including, but not limited to, medical equipment
and facilities, trained personnel, communication systems, transportation, search and rescue
equipment.
8.9 Emergency Drills
The CONTRACTOR shall conduct emergency drills to thoroughly test its emergency preparedness and
response within six (6) months of the date of award of the CONTRACT and thereafter at periods not
exceeding six (6) months throughout the duration of the WORKS.
The CONTRACTOR shall prepare an emergency response plans for the project and the following but not
limited to shall be addressed:
a) Responsibilities;
b) Risk assessment and hazard identification and controls for potential emergencies;
c) Hazard identifications and controls;
d) Coordination with outside emergency response organizations;
e) Arrival of outside emergency response groups;
f) Emergency response equipment;
g) Emergency drills;
h) Tests of emergency preparedness and response program;
i) Crisis management plan - major events emergency response plan;
j) Evacuation procedure;
k) Medical facilities;
l) Site fire prevention and response reporting;
m) Environmental spills and releases;
n) Security including (bomb threat);
o) Malicious threats;
p) Severe weather conditions;
q) Mandatory Tower Crane training and rescue plans;
r) Confined space rescue;
s) Excavation rescue;
t) Rescue from work at height;
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u) Vehicle accidents on site /off site for areas of their responsibility; and
v) Environmental emergency preparedness & response.
8.10 Emergency Response Awareness
It shall be mandatory that all on the WORKSITE are aware and understand what actions to take and
when to take them in the event of an emergency situation. The CONTRACTOR shall provide such
information, instruction and training as may be required to assist the personnel to respond
appropriately, in the event of an emergency.
The CONTRACTOR shall develop ERPs for review by the Engineer in order to verify the suitability and
capability of arrangements. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure a schedule is produced to conduct drills and
exercises on a regular basis at the sites under its control.
a) Records of drills and exercises conducted shall to be kept together with details of follow up actions
and performance assessments for audit purpose.
b) The first emergency drill shall be conducted within first the 30 calendar days following
commencement of operations; afterwards emergency drills shall be conducted on a 6 monthly
basis as a minimum.
c) All ERPs’ shall be reviewed and whenever necessary revised and updated every 6 months, periodic
auditing must be carried out to ensure compliance.
8.11 Additional CLAUSE QF
There are legal requirements on the CONTRACTOR regards fire prevention and control with regards to:
a) Site based offices and temporary site accommodation; This requires the CONTRACTOR to have a
project specific CONTRACTORS FIRE PLAN;
b) Offsite company offices;
c) Any other place of work in connection to construction activities;
d) Construction sites, offices, premises and temporary accommodation or part of them are subjected
to fire prevention and control measures;
e) Fire risk assessments are carried out, recorded, reviewed and acted upon;
f) Fire arrangements are in place for the offices, temporary accommodation and the Construction
site;
g) Elimination and reduction of risks from dangerous substances are followed;
h) Fire detection and fire systems are in place;
i) Procedures for serious and imminent danger and for danger areas;
j) Emergency arrangements are in place including emergency routes and exits; and
k) Liaison is undertaken with the relevant governing body for fire.
Documentary information relating to fire safety should include:
a) Records of staff training in the use of extinguishers;
b) Record of fire extinguisher servicing;
c) Record of practice evacuations;
d) Written fire risk assessment and a written fire safety plan;
e) The written fire safety plan should be by a competent person and cover both temporary
accommodation and an onsite assessment of all potential fire risks;
f) It is strongly advised that reference is made to BS 5839 BS 5839-1:2013- Fire detection and fire
alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and
maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises;
g) Fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire alarms and fire signs must comply with current; and
h) Local civil defense Standards and / or British Standards.

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8.12 General Safety Matters
The CONTRACTOR shall plan construction such that the WORK can be safely installed, commissioned,
and started up in a QF-approved sequence.
WORK may be monitored by QF who may intervene in any unsafe act or condition and require the
CONTRACTOR to take immediate corrective action to prevent any incident occurring.
QF shall have the right to interrupt construction activities if CONTRACTOR does not adhere to QF safety
and/or operational requirements. CONTRACTOR shall have no claims arising from such interruptions by
QF.
QF shall have the right to remove any person from the WORKSITE if they do not adhere to QF safety
and/or operational requirements.
8.13 Risk and Hazard Management
The CONTRACTOR shall use the process of risk management to identify hazards, evaluate risk, and
determine appropriate control measures to reduce risk to an acceptable level.
The CONTRACTOR shall make a suitable and sufficient risk assessment:
a) To the health and safety of his employees to which they are exposed whilst they are at work; and
b) To the health and safety of persons not in his employment arising out of or in connection with his
undertaking
Any assessment referred to in paragraph 8.11.1 shall be reviewed if:
a) There is reason to suspect that it is no longer valid; or
b) There has been a significant change in the matters to which it relates.
c) Language difficulties and language barriers of employees.
d) Safety culture and other behavioural safety issues of employees.
e) Young persons.
The CONTRACTOR shall record:
a) The significant findings of the risk assessment; and
b) Any group of his employees and others identified by it as being especially at risk.
c) The controls to be put in place to control risks.
The CONTRACTOR is required to ensure that employees are provided with health surveillance where
the findings of a risk assessment identify risks to the health and safety of employees that can be
eliminated or reduced by applying health surveillance techniques.
Any risk assessment shall involve effective consultation with the workforce who will undertake the job.
The CONTACTOR shall produce a contract risk assessment that details the level of risk associated with
each element of work identified on the program of WORK. The contract risk assessment shall indicate
the measures that shall be used by the CONTRACTOR to control the identified risks to acceptable
levels. The Safety Plan shall include the CONTRACTORs risk assessment and detail the arrangements for
ensuring that it is updated to reflect any changes throughout the duration of the Work.
A Risk Assessment shall be provided for WORK that requires a method statement. Method statements
are to be reviewed and approved by the QF’s HSE Representative prior to submission to QF. The job
hazard analysis shall be included as an integral part of every method statement that is submitted to QF.
The risk Assessment shall detail each and every hazard associated with the WORK, the control
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measures that are required and the individual that is responsible for ensuring that such measures are
implemented. Method statements shall be approved by QF before commencing WORK.
The CONTRACTOR shall inform all CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL and SUB-CONTRACTOR’s employees of
the hazards associated with the WORK and those that are identified in the risk assessments.
A system of positive intervention shall be used throughout the Project and the CONTRACTOR shall
adopt the system by authorizing and requiring all CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL and SUB-CONTRACTOR
employees to intervene in any unsafe act or condition and take immediate corrective action to prevent
any incident occurring.
8.14 QF additional clause: SAFETY CRITICAL ROLES
Risk Assessments must identify any safety critical roles and lone working, unless the risk assessment
identifies means of effective communication of workers speaking the same language, then Safety
Critical roles are not to be undertaken by workers with limited or no English; Safety critical roles should
be identified in the Construction Phase Plan
The CONTRACTOR is required to acknowledge that the system of positive intervention in use on the
Project is one that shall enhance the following: (a) levels of understanding and awareness of
occupational health and safety issues throughout the Project, (b) levels of personal responsibility and
accountability for occupational health and safety issues, (c) proactive approach towards occupational
health and safety issues; (d) levels of compliance with contractual requirements and Project
occupational health and safety standards, and (e) incident and injury prevention.
8.15 Safety Statistics
The CONTRACTOR shall inform the safety statistics to its employees periodically and shall notify QF in
its Weekly Progress Report.
Displaying the safety statistics on the site in English and Arabic shall be considered and QF may direct
the CONTRACTOR to do the same if considered necessary.
Safety Statistic shall be provided as part of the Weekly and Monthly reporting requirements. The
Monthly reporting of Safety Statistics shall be on the template provided in Appendix 2 of this
document.
8.16 Construction Site Welfare
The CONTRACTOR shall provide within the Project HSE Plan OR as a stand-alone document his intent,
commitment and implementation guide on the worker’s welfare while working on QF projects. This
shall be in line with the QF Mandatory Standards for Workers Welfare as in Attachment 14.2 of the
tender document.
9.0 HSE ORIENTATION AND TRAINING

9.1 General
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all staff and labour, directly or indirectly employed by it, have
undergone necessary HSE and safety training as required by QF procedures as well as statutory
requirements and shall provide records to substantiate the same.
The CONTRACTOR shall conduct training including CONTRACT specific induction, pre-work briefings,
tool box talks, general awareness training, skills training, and formal training conducted by training
professionals or agencies. The CONTRACT specific induction shall be at least two (2) hours duration,
approved by the HSE Manager and provided for all persons that enter the WORKSITE. Such induction
training will be reviewed, revised, and repeated for all persons that enter the WORKSITE at periods not
exceeding six (6) months throughout the duration of the WORK. All training shall be provided in the
languages preferred by the recipients of the training. The CONTRACTOR shall provide all CONTRACTOR
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Personnel and SUBCONTRACTOR’S employees with individually unique Contract specific photo identity
cards. Such cards shall be made available to any representative of QF on request. The CONTRACTOR
shall not permit any CONTRACTOR Personnel or SUBCONTRACTOR’S employees to access the Worksite
unless they have been issued with their individually unique photo identity card. Such cards will not be
issued prior to the CONTRACTOR Personnel or SUBCONTRACTOR’S employee attending the
CONTRACTOR’S induction training course.
CONTRACTOR’s Management shall provide the support and resources necessary to ensure adequate
and effective HSE training is provided and documented. The CONTRACTOR’s Supervisors and officers
shall ensure adequate time is provided for such training. The CONTRACTOR Management shall produce
a health and Safety Training Matrix based on training needs analysis of all personnel working on the
project. The matrix must detail positions against the training courses required from the analysis. All
training courses provided to employees shall be free of charge, i.e. the cost will be borne by the
CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR Management shall provide the support and resources necessary to
ensure adequate and effective HSE training is provided
Before CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL are placed on any worksite, training shall be provided by the
CONTRACTOR which satisfies Project training requirements.
The CONTRACTOR is required to provide employees of QF and the ENGINEER with HSE training relating
to the WORKS undertaken by the CONTRACTOR.
QF may organize HSE training, meetings, seminars, workshops, or similar events at any time
throughout the Project. The CONTRACTOR shall participate in such events when requested.
The CONTRACTOR's managers, officers, and supervisors shall be educated on CONTRACTOR's HSE Plan
and Management System.
9.2 Training Materials
The CONTRACTOR shall update the training materials to reflect changes in applicable laws, regulations
or Project requirements.
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain up to date copies of all industry codes and standards that apply to the
WORKS.
9.3 Specialized Training
The CONTRACTOR shall provide and require employees to attend specialized training applicable to
their work but not limited to, e.g. confined space, fire watch, waste management, ecology
management.
9.4 Sub-Contractors
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure qualified SUB-CONTRACTOR or vendor instructors present all
specialized training and such training is conducted in a manner that provides sufficient space, time,
and materials.
9.5 Safe Practice Booklets
The CONTRACTOR shall provide HSE and CONTRACT specific Safe Practices Booklets or similar
handout(s) to all and each of its employees and SUB-CONTRACTORS’ employees at the WORKSITE and
shall provide training on the content and use of the booklet.
9.6 New Employee Orientation
All CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL shall attend their company specific New Employee Orientation, which
shall include the thorough coverage of the CONTRACTOR Project and CONTRACTOR's HSE
requirements. Documentation of all training and comprehension testing shall be kept on file and made
available to the HSE Manager upon request.
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The CONTRACTOR shall have a tracking system in place to ensure all employees attend the New
Employee Orientations.
9.7 Staff Assignment and Transfer
The ENGINNER HSE Manager OR Qatar Foundation Project Manager shall be notified when a new
supervisor is assigned, transferred, or hired Supervisors shall participate in a Supervisor HSE
Orientation developed by the CONTRACTOR and approved by the ENGINEER HSE Manager, who has
the power to reject any safety related transfers or assignments if they don’t meet the criteria defined
in 6.1 and 6.4 A full explanation of the Zero Accidents Tolerance Philosophy and the requirements of
the Project Safety Plan shall be provided as part of the Supervisor HSE Orientation.
9.8 Plant and Equipment Operators
The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the ENGINEER and the HSE Manager for approval, a procedure to
ensure that all Plant and Equipment operators are competent, experienced, and qualified in the Plant
or Equipment they are assigned to. The CONTRACTOR competence process shall include:
a) Operator Experience;
b) Theoretical and Practical Examination; and
c) Certification Process.
9.9 Certification
Plant and Equipment competence certification is required for, but is not limited to:
a) All earth moving equipment (i.e. excavators, dumper trucks, graders, tipper trucks etc.);
b) All lifting equipment;
c) All mobile elevated work platform equipment;
d) All other work equipment deemed to require additional training (i.e. road rollers etc.);
e) The CONTRACTOR shall provide third party competence certificates prior to commencement of
works, e.g. for scaffolders, riggers, etc.
10.0 BEHAVIOR OBSERVATION PROCESS

The Contractor shall be committed to Health and Safety leadership and this is to be achieved through
working in partnership with the main project stakeholders including the Engineer and the EMPLOYER
Qatar Foundation.
The CONTRACTOR's managers and supervisors shall participate in a Project Behaviour Observation HSE
process.
The CONTRACTOR's managers and supervisors shall encourage and allow members assigned to the
Behaviour Observation Process adequate time to conduct observations.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide adequate resources to administer the Behaviour Observation Process
and produce reports to assist the process on a regular basis.
The CONTRACTOR's managers and supervisors shall participate in a Project HSE leadership process.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide suitable candidates to complete the HSE Leadership Process.
The CONTRACTOR shall support the HSE Leadership Process.
11.0 HSE PRE-TASK BRIEFINGS

The CONTRACTOR's managers and supervisors shall implement a pre-task/pre-work briefing process
that is acceptable to the Engineer HSE Manager that shall adequately communicate hazards, risks and
impacts associated with the specific work activity before any employee starts work.
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The CONTRACTOR shall ensure regular pre-task briefings are conducted with all employees on a
minimum ensuring that the task is current and specific to the work being undertaken..
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure the pre-task briefing record is displayed at the specific job site along
with the risk assessment and method statement.
12.0 HSE INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The CONTRACTOR shall actively participate in a Project HSE Incentive Scheme.
QF may implement HSE initiatives, promotions, awards, or similar schemes at any time throughout the
Project. The CONTRACTOR is required to participate in such schemes when requested.
13.0 HSE ASSESSMENTS

The Engineer HSE Manager will perform periodic HSE assessments of the Project. The CONTRACTOR
shall provide the HSE Manager with timely, complete, and open access to its HSE processes, files,
records, etc., and shall participate in this assessment as required. The CONTRACTOR shall cooperate
with and acknowledge such inspections and take all corrective and preventive actions that may arise as
the result of such inspections. The CONTRACTOR shall provide QF HSSE with timely, complete, and
open access to its HSE processes, files, records, etc., and shall participate in this assessment as
required. The CONTRACTOR shall close out all QF Action Notice requirements in a timely manner.
The CONTRACTOR shall undertake routine HSE inspections, monitoring and audits for the on-going
WORK and to cover all HSE impacts and risks within its WORKS. Written records of inspections and
audits shall be maintained and made available to the HSE Manager upon request
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure the timely closing out of issues raised via the HSE assessments.
14.0 INCIDENT NOTIFICATION AND INVESTIGATION

14.1 The expectations
The CONTRACTOR shall use the following definitions for all HSE accidents and/or incidents:
The Contractor shall promptly report to the Engineer any accident whatsoever arising out of, or in
connection with, the Works whether on or adjacent to the Site which caused death, personal injury or
property damage, giving full details and enclosing statements of witnesses.
Promptly shall mean immediately by telephone where it impacts on the operation of the project and
electronically in all cases never more than 24 hours.
The Contractor shall implement arrangements for effectively managing any emergency incident that
may occur as a result of Work and/or on the Worksite.
The Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements for emergency preparedness including, but not
limited to, medical equipment and facilities, trained personnel, communication systems,
transportation, search and rescue equipment.
The Contractor shall produce and submit to the Engineer monthly performance reports and incident
reports. Reports shall be in the format approved by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall refer to, and in particular, QCS 2013 (Section 11, Part 2) for all incident
classifications and definitions.
Incident Investigation final reports to be submitted for all lost time major / reportable Incidents within
10 days of the incident. All incidents that result in lost time from work, near miss, dangerous
occurrence or damage to property (asset) shall be reported.
The normal steps to be taken after an incident shall be;
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a) Submit incident notifications immediately;
b) Conduct the investigation;
c) Prepare the report with conclusions and recommendations;
d) Prepare appropriate plan of corrective action;
e) Include in monthly Health and Safety statistics report; and
f) Submit to Engineer for review and re-submittal if required.
14.2 Definitions related to Accidents/Incidents
There are many interpretations of the words 'Accident/Hazard/Risk', but it is generally agreed that the
following definitions apply:
Accident is an unplanned, unscheduled, unwanted event or 'occurrence', or any undesired
circumstance which may result in injury to persons and damage to property. The injured person may
not be an employee and property may not belong to a Contractor.
Hazard is the potential to cause harm, including ill health and injury; damage to property, plant
machinery or environment; production losses or liabilities.
Risk is the likelihood that a specified undesired event will occur due to the realization of a hazard by or
during work activities or by products created by work activities.
An alternative word that is sometimes used for an accident is 'incident'. The main difference in the use
of this word is that an incident is something that happened which may or may not have resulted in an
injury or damage.
This diagram is a modified version of the Bird's triangle. Its aim is to simply demonstrate the
approximate relationships between the different 'levels' of accident that occur. The triangle shows that
for each fatality there will be several major injuries, a higher number of 'over-3-day' accidents and so
on. In theory, if the number of minor accidents can be reduced, the base of the triangle will be
shortened thereby having a beneficial effect at all levels with possibly no fatalities.

14.3 Accident / Injury Report Form Classifications
No treatment - Any incident, which results in a minor injury but requires none of the treatments noted
in any other of the above categories.
First aid case - Injury that is given First Aid treatment by a First Aider, site medical centre or hospital.
First Aid treatment means the following:
a) Cleaning, flushing or soaking wounds on the surface of the skin;
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b) Using wound coverings such as bandages, Band-Aids, gauze pads, etc.; or using butterfly bandages
or Steri-Strips, (other wound closing devices such as sutures, staples, etc., are considered medical
treatment);
c) Using any non-rigid means of support, such as elastic bandages, wraps, non-rigid back belts, etc.
(devices with rigid stays or other systems designed to immobilize parts of the body are considered
medical treatment);
d) Using temporary immobilization devices while transporting an accident victim (e.g. splints, slings,
neck collars, back boards, etc.);
e) Drilling of a fingernail or toenail to relieve pressure, or draining fluid from a blister;
f) Using eye patches;
g) Removing foreign bodies from the eye using only irrigation or a cotton swab;
h) Removing splinters or foreign material from areas other than the eye by irrigation, tweezers,
cotton swabs or other simple means;
i) Using finger guards; and
j) Administering tetanus immunizations.
Medical Treatment Case - Injury that results in a person being taken to hospital or given medical
treatment by a Doctor or other Health Care Professional.
Medical Treatment means the management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder
including;
a) Closing wounds using sutures or staples,
b) Immobilization of parts of the body using rigid stays plaster casts etc.
c) Medical Treatment does not include;
d) Visits to a doctor or health care professional solely for observation or counselling;
e) The conducting of diagnostic procedures such as x-rays and blood tests, including the
administration of prescription medications used solely for diagnostic purposes (e.g. eye drops to
dilate pupils); or
f) “First-Aid Treatment” as defined above.
Lost time incident (LTI) /restricted work case - Injury that results in a person missing between one and
three workdays (not counting the day of the accident) from work, or injury that results in a person
remaining at work but being unable to discharge their normal duties for one to three days.
Over 3-day LTI or Restricted / Modified Case - Injury not being a major injury that results in a person
either missing 4 or more consecutive days from work (not counting the day of the accident) or being
unable to fulfil his/her normal duties for 4 or more consecutive days, including non-working days i.e.-
weekends.
Major injury - Defined injury, which requires immediate notification to Enforcing Authority under the
Reporting of Injuries, Disease or Dangerous Occurrence (RIDDOR). Specifically:
a) Any fracture, other than to the finger, thumb or toe;
b) Any amputation;
c) Dislocation of the shoulder, hip, knee, or spine;
d) Loss of sight (whether temporary or permanent);
e) A chemical or hot metal burn to the eye or penetrating injury to the eye;
f) Any injury resulting from an electric shock or electric burn, leading to unconsciousness or requiring
resuscitation, or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours;
g) Any other injury;
h) Leading to hypothermia, heat induced illness or to unconsciousness;
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i) Requiring resuscitation;
j) Requiring admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours;
k) Loss of consciousness caused by asphyxia or by exposure to a harmful substance or biological
agent;
l) Acute illness or loss of consciousness resulting from the absorption of any substance by inhalation,
ingestion or through the skin; and
m) Acute illness which requires medical treatment where there is reason to believe that this resulted
from exposure to a biological agent or its toxins or infected material.
Fatality - The death of any person, whether or not they are at work, if it results from an accident arising
out of or in connection with work.
Loss of consciousness - Caused by asphyxia or by exposure to a harmful substance or biological agent.
3rd party hospital - Any injury to person who is not at work if it results from an accident arising out of
or in connection with work and results in them being taken from the place where the accident
happened to a hospital by whatever means.
Learning event - Near miss/learning events are a near miss or significant incident which could have
resulted in injury or damage to property or harm to the environment.
Site management should openly encourage near miss/learning event reporting which is vital in creating
a climate which sustains communication and co-operation to rectify unsafe situations or conditions and
therefore preventing the situation or condition eventually causing harm.
SHE Learning Event cards have been introduced to improve the frequency of reporting and providing a
feedback mechanism at the operational zone.
Dangerous occurrence (do) - An occurrence, which arises out of or in connection with work and
contained in RIDDOR, specifically for construction works, this would include:
The collapse of overturning of, or the failure of any load bearing part of any lift, hoist, crane, derrick,
MEWP, access cradle, excavator, pile-driving frame or rig (over 7m in height) or fork lift truck.
Any unintentional incident in which plant or equipment comes into contact with or causes an electrical
discharge by coming into near proximity of an overhead electrical line exceeding 200 volts
Electrical short circuit or overload attended by fire or explosion and stops the plant for more than 24
hours or has the potential for death.
Collapse of:
a) Scaffolding over 5m in height;
b) Scaffolding erected near to water, which could have resulted in a drowning incident;
c) The suspension arrangements of any slung scaffold;
d) Incidents involving pipelines or pipeline works including unintentional escapes, damage, etc.
Collapse of:
a) A building or structure under construction, alteration, demolition, etc. that involves the fall of
more than 5 tonnes of material.
b) Any floor or wall of a building used as a work place.
c) Any false work.
d) The escape of flammable substances, including specific quantities of liquids or gas.
e) The escape of any substances in sufficient quantities to death or major injury or damage to health.
Reportable ill health - Where any person suffers from any of the occupational diseases specified in
RIDDOR and their work involves one of the activities noted. All instances where it is suspected that it
may be necessary to report an Occupational Disease should be referred to the SHE dept.
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Environmental incident - Any unplanned event that may result in damage to the environment,
enforcement action from regulators, or likely to affect or attract public attention. A number of
examples of environmental incidents are included in Appendix 2.
Where there is any doubt as to which category the injury / occurrence should be recorded contact
your local SHE department or Advisor
14.4 Notifications
All notifications shall follow the QF Accident – Incident protocol provided in Section 20 of this
document.
14.5 Investigations
CONTRACTOR's HSE Representative shall oversee the root cause investigation of all incident and
accident cases.
The CONTRACTOR shall formally investigate all Categories of Accidents/Incidents to identify root
causes and prevent recurrence.
The CONTRACTOR shall complete a full investigation report and forward a copy to HSE Manager within
twenty-four (24) hours for First Aid Cases, Medical Treatment Cases, Restricted Work Cases / LTI of <1
day, while all RIDDOR cases the investigation and reporting shall not exceed one (1) week. All accidents
that result in permanent or temporary disability and fatalities shall be investigated and report
submitted to the EMPLOYER in a practical time frame (based on availability of medical reports, police
clearances and other documentation that will support the root cause analysis of the case).
The CONTRACTOR shall include within the investigation report, where appropriate:
a) A full description of the incident including all activities taking place leading up to and during the
incident;
b) Location of accident/incident;
c) Time of accident/incident;
d) Source of accident/incident;
e) Sensitive receptors;
f) Medical and/or police reports;
g) Information on all non-compliances with project procedures and systems;
h) Identification of any deficiencies within project procedures and systems;
i) Immediate controls implemented;
j) Preventative actions to be implemented including close-out dates, responsible person;
k) Immediate controls implemented; and
l) Preventative actions proposed.
Following a review by the HSE Manager, the CONTRACTOR shall incorporate, into the investigation
report, all comments made by the HSE Manager and shall implement all recommendations, corrective,
and preventative actions identified as a result of the investigation.
The CONTRACTOR shall report all accidents/incidents within an appropriate log book or other relevant
report.
The CONTRACTOR shall formally submit all accident/incident reports to the HSE Manager.
CONTRACTOR's New Employee Orientation shall include information about employee responsibility for
reporting all injuries, illnesses, property damage, near misses, and environmental incidents. The
CONTRACTOR shall promptly report all such occurrences to the HSE Manager and unless directed
otherwise, shall take the lead in the investigation, documentation, and initiation of corrective action.
The CONTRACTOR shall keep records of all incident/accident investigations in a format acceptable to
the HSE Manager and shall provide the HSE Manager with a copy in a timely manner.
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Reporting requirements shall follow the QCS 2014 Regulatory document as a minimum.
14.6 Reports
The CONTRACTOR shall produce and submit to QF monthly HSE performance reports and incident
reports. Reports shall be in the format prescribed by QF. Reporting shall be as per QCS 2014 Section 11:
Health and Safety Part 2.3.08: The Report and Investigation of Accidents and Incidents.
A template is provided below for monthly reporting of the HSE Statistics.
15.0 GENERAL SAFETY MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

The CONTRACTOR's HSE Plan shall develop adequate procedures, WORKSITE control measures,
standards, and safety management arrangements to control the potential safety hazards arising from
the following activities:
a) General Work Practices.
b) Housekeeping Requirements.
c) Hazard Communication.
d) Emergency Preparedness.
e) Process Safety Management.
f) Personal Protective Equipment.
g) Power Actuated Tools.
h) Powered Industrial Trucks.
i) Blasting and Explosive Ordnance Operations.
j) Non Destructive Examination.
k) Temporary Facilities.
l) Temporary Works.
m) Temporary and Labour Camps.
n) Fire Prevention and Protection.
o) Fall Protection, Prevention, and Arrest.
p) Scaffolding.
q) Barricades and Signs.
r) Floor and Wall Openings.
s) Roofing and Cladding Works.
t) Confined Space Entry.
u) Excavation and Trenching.
v) Suspended Work Platforms.
w) Hazardous Substances and Work Permits.
x) Lock out Tag out Procedure.
y) Portable Ladders Inspection and Control.
z) Cranes and Lifting Operations.
aa) Articulating Boom and Mobile Elevating Platforms.
bb) Electrical Equipment and Assured Grounding.
cc) Hot Work and Welding.
dd) Safety Watches.
ee) Drinking Water and Ice.
ff) Vehicle and Mobile Plant Safety Management.
gg) Night Work.
hh) Office Facilities.
ii) Work Over and Adjacent to Water.
jj) Diving Operations.
kk) Site Traffic Control.
ll) Structural Steel Erection.
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mm) Demolition and Dismantling.
nn) False Work and Form Work.
oo) Reinforcement and Concreting.
pp) Underground and Overhead utilities.
qq) Asbestos removal.
15.1 Additional clause: temporary works coordinator
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that everything used for and in connection with the Temporary Works
shall be fit for the purpose, in serviceable condition and in compliance with any relevant standard.
The CONTRACTOR shall design his Temporary Works to be of adequate strength, stability and
suitability.
The CONTRACTOR shall submit details of any Temporary Works proposed to the Engineer for review
before commencing the work. Such details shall include, but not be limited to design calculations and
drawings. The submission to the Engineer of any such details shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of his
responsibility for sufficiency of the Temporary Works or of his other duties and responsibilities under
the Contract.
The CONTRACTOR is responsible for ensuring that Temporary Works are not in any way detrimental to
existing structures in any way. Particular care shall be taken with scaffolding to avoid staining or
mechanical damage to finishing.
The CONTRACTOR shall make safe and reinstate all areas affected by Temporary Works.
16.0 MEDICAL, HEALTH, AND HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS

16.1 Medical Fitness
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all personnel are medically fit to carry out their assigned work
before starting work on WORKSITE and shall not present a risk of injury to themselves or other persons
working on WORKSITE.
16.2 Facilities
The CONTRACTOR shall provide an adequate healthy and hygienic environment at the place of work
and accommodation in CONTRACTOR’s camps and offices. Such facilities shall be as per the QF
Mandatory Worker Welfare Standards. The CONTRACTOR shall, as a minimum, provide the following
facilities:
a) Transportation vehicles with standby arrangements;
b) Fire protection accessories;
c) First Aid accessories and primary health clinic;
d) Communication facilities;
e) Adequate potable water;
f) Salt tablets/glucose;
g) Rest sheds/tents where required;
h) Personal protection equipment such as helmets, overalls, goggles, dust caps, masks, hand gloves,
safety shoes, etc.
i) Portable toxic gas detectors where required;
j) Safety signs in Arabic and English;
k) Recreation facilities for their staff; and
l) Healthy and hygienic mess.
16.3 Audit and Inspection
The CONTRACTOR’S premises including their messing facilities, food, etc., shall be inspected and
audited for safety and hygiene by a physician/Licensed Medical Professional and safety inspectors on a
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monthly basis and a report submitted to QF. These facilities shall be inspected as per in line with the
Qatar Foundation Mandatory Worker Welfare Standards. When necessary, QF will also participate in
such audits. The CONTRACTOR shall implement any recommendations arising out of such inspections.
16.4 Medical Records
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain and have available medical records to support this requirement.
First Aid Requirements:
The CONTRACTOR shall provide adequate first aid provisions including competent first aid trained
personnel, as a minimum one (1) per fifty (50) employees.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide adequate and appropriate first aid provisions based on the number
and distribution of employees.
All persons must have reasonably rapid access to first aid. If employees are dispersed over a wide area,
then the CONTRACTOR shall provide adequate first aid cover for all locations.
Where the number of persons on site exceeds 50, there should be at least one fully trained First Aider
provided by the CONTRACTOR.
Where the number of persons on site is over 150, the Contractor should provide an additional First
Aider. First Aiders should have completed an approved course of training, typically a 3 day course, such
as those organized by the Hamad Medical Corporation or any other internationally approved Society;
they should thereafter undertake a refresher course every year and will require re-certification after
three years.
Where there are less than 50 persons on site, the CONTRACTOR must ensure that a person is trained to
appointed persons‟ standard, typically a one day training course.
Where there are more than 100 persons on site, a resident site nurse shall be required. The site nurse
shall be provided with an air conditioned medical station. This shall be a private room or cabin. The site
nurse may not issue prescription drugs and shall be qualified to work as registered nurse in Qatar.
Each CONTRACTOR shall have a designated medical doctor when there are more than 500 persons on
site. This may be a retained service or full time employee. Where there are more than 5000 workers on
site, CONTRACTORs shall provide a resident doctor. Medical doctors shall be qualified to work as an
MD in Qatar.
The medical doctor shall carry out emergency first aid, basic health surveillance and routine
consultations for direct employees of the CONTRACTOR and shall be available to consult on health
related work restrictions for individual employees.
All major injuries and medical emergencies shall be referred to the local hospital.
First aid boxes shall be deployed on site. The size and content of first aid boxes shall be in line with the
number of workers in the work area.
The location of first aid boxes must be clearly signed. First aid boxes shall be positioned to ensure easy
access to the contents. Note that ONLY qualified personnel shall be authorized to use such equipment.
Valid 3rd part training and certification shall be required for authorized persons such as the site nurse
and first aiders qualified in line with above.
Defibrillator kits may be supplied to site. The location of Defibrillator kits boxes must be clearly signed.
Defibrillator kits shall be positioned to ensure easy access. Note that ONLY qualified personnel shall be
authorized to use such equipment. Valid 3rd part training and certification shall be required for
authorized persons.

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16.5 Contractor’s Health Management Plan Requirements
The CONTRACTOR's HSE Plan shall develop adequate control measures and procedures for the
following health hazards/requirements:
a) Medical Services and Management.
b) Medical Surveillance.
c) Health and Hygiene
d) Medical Emergency Evacuations
e) Occupational Health Records Maintenance System
f) Blood borne Pathogens
g) Occupational Exposure to Benzene
h) Occupational Exposure to Lead
i) Occupational Exposure to Cadmium
j) Radiation Protection Program
k) Work at High Altitude.
l) Heat Stress Management Plan
m) Work and stress Management Plan
n) Asbestos Management Plan
17.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

17.1 Contractor’s CEMP (Construction Environmental Management Plan)
The CONTRACTOR's HSE Plan shall provide and shall maintain effective planning, monitoring and
WORKSITE control measures for the following activities in order to protect the environment:
a) Wastewater discharges to land; surface water and groundwater
b) Extraction and/or supply of water
c) Storage of potentially polluting liquids
d) Storm water management
e) Spill prevention and incident response, including pollution incident control
f) Erosion and sedimentation control
g) Air emissions, quality, and dust control
h) Noise and vibration control
i) Traffic and vehicles management
j) Waste and hazardous waste and materials management
k) Work area restoration, including re-vegetation
l) Ecology management and protection of vegetation (flora and fauna) at the work site
m) Environmental monitoring, auditing, and compliance
n) Management of hazardous substances; e.g. contaminated ground water.
o) Emergency procedures
p) Haulage routes, access routes, protective fencing, and hoarding
q) Delivery and removal of materials and plant
r) Environmental procedures in compliance with the Construction Environmental Management Plan
(CEMP)
The CONTRACTOR's CEMP shall include procedures for obtaining certifications, conducting requisite
analyses, and monitoring of such activities as required by the CONTRACT Documents, permit
conditions, the Ministry of Environment, and other applicable law. The Engineer shall specify the
applicable Green Building Assessment System for the QCS’s Building typologies and to assess
compliance with QCS’s Green Building Requirements to the CONTRACTOR.
The Engineer shall ensure THE CONTRACTORS compliance with QCS’s minimum sustainable building
requirements or higher specified by the relevant authorities or the Engineer.
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17.2 General Requirements
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all access restrictions, including prohibitions on access to certain
areas on or adjacent to the WORKSITE and shall require its personnel and those of its suppliers and
SUB-CONTRACTORS of any tier to comply with all signage and designations related to such restricted
areas. Restricted areas may include, but are not limited to:
a) Designated wetlands;
b) Environmental mitigation study areas;
c) Cultural, historical, archaeological, and inter-tidal areas; and
d) Designated fish, wildlife, or vegetative habitat.
The CONTRACTOR shall immediately stop work in any area where cultural resources or artefacts with
archaeological or historical value are discovered, and shall immediately notify the HSE Manager. No
artefacts, items, or materials shall be disturbed or taken from the area of discovery. Neither the
CONTRACTOR, nor any of its suppliers and SUB-CONTRACTORS of any tier, shall have property rights to
such artefacts, items, or materials, which shall be secured and guarded until turned over to the HSE
Manager or the appropriate authorities. The CONTRACTOR shall also require that its personnel and
those of its suppliers and SUB-CONTRACTORS of any tier comply with this provision and respect all
historic and archaeological sites in the area.
The CONTRACTOR shall immediately stop work in any area where contaminated soil indicators (such as
odor or appearance), unknown containers, piping, underground storage tanks, or similar structures are
discovered; or any other materials which are reasonably suspected to be toxic or hazardous. The
CONTRACTOR shall then immediately notify the HSE Manager and the stop work area shall be
confirmed by the HSE Manager. Activity in the stop work area shall only resume upon the HSE
Manager’s written approval.
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the cleanliness of all roadways when transporting fill or spoil. The
CONTRACTOR shall provide appropriate facilitates to ensure prompt clean-up of mud, dirt and other
debris.
17.3 Environmental Compliance
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure compliance to all the State of Qatar environmental legislations, the
Ministry of Environment (MOE) regulations and directives, the Construction Environmental
Management Plan (CEMP), legal consents, licenses and permits, QF procedures and area specific
environmental standards for all phases of the WORK. During the execution of the Project, the
CONTRACTOR shall liaise, through the HSE Manager, with the departments of the Ministry of
Environment (MOE) for necessary clearances, permits, and approvals. The CONTRACTOR shall also
assist QF where required to obtain the “Consent to Operate” permit from the Ministry of Environment.
17.4 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all requirements set forth in Attachment 7 to Part 2 of Appendix
“A” [Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)].
17.5 Radioactive Materials
All parties engaged in activities involving the use of radioactive sources/isotopes shall be licensed in
accordance with Qatari Laws applicable protection from radiation.
The CONTRACTOR shall familiarize itself with the provisions of the all applicable laws and is responsible
for obtaining the necessary licenses prescribed by law before commencement of the WORKS. The
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that such licenses are maintained throughout the duration of CONTRACT.
The CONTRACTOR shall at all times comply with the requirements of all applicable laws.
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Notwithstanding statements to the contrary elsewhere in the CONTRACT, the CONTRACTOR shall
release, protect, indemnify, defend and hold harmless QF and its respective officers, employees and
agents from all claims, liabilities and legal action of every kind and nature resulting from the
CONTRACTOR’s failure to comply with the obligations set forth in this Clause.
17.6 Environmental Monitoring
The CONTRACTOR shall install appropriate on-line monitors where necessary to demonstrate
compliance with the State and QF environmental standards.
The CONTRACTOR shall devise a monitoring program designed to monitor environmental effects
predicted in the environmental impact assessment in accordance with the requirements set forth in
the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). The CONTRACTOR shall supply all
appropriate instrumentation to carry out this program. The CONTRACTOR shall indicate manpower
requirements to carry out the program. The CONTRACTOR shall indicate any other support facilities
(such as laboratories), which may be required to carry out this program.
The CONTRACTOR shall supply a suitable database system for archiving environmental monitoring
data. Archiving shall be such that compliance with State regulations may be demonstrated when
requested by the State authorities and also such that management may have computer network access
to the environmental history of the WORKS.
17.7 Waste Management
Sewage Management shall comply with the State, Ministry of Environment (MOE), and QF
environmental regulations. All sewage must be treated. For construction camps, the CONTRACTOR
shall provide a package sewage treatment facility, which produces effluent to a quality specified in
State of Qatar Environmental Standards. This effluent shall be used only for the purpose of irrigating
ornamental vegetation only. Sludge from the plant must be digested for at least one (1) year before
disposal. Disposal shall be to landfill, however, if other uses are possible, these must have prior
approval from QF and the authorities.
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Waste Management Control requirements set forth in the
CEMP and the CONTRACT Documents.
Waste Water
The CONTRACTOR shall finalize the design and provide wastewater treatment systems for wastewater
(oily water, chemical wastewater, and sanitary wastewater) generated from plant areas and the off
plot areas of the construction site.
Wastewater collected into the wastewater treatment system shall be treated for removal of free oil
and contaminants to meet effluent quality standards as listed in the SPECIFICATIONS.
The CONTRACTOR shall propose method statements and work execution plan for treating and disposal
of hydro-test water as per QF safety and environmental philosophy and shall take the approval of
environment council for the design and construction of evaporation ponds, etc.
17.8 Environmental Control Measures
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all measures shall be taken to protect the environment and control
pollution. The design and construction shall avoid, reduce, and mitigate adverse environmental impact
as far as reasonably practical.
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for compliance with the local Environmental Control Regulation
and CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS. In general, the WORK shall be designed to meet the ambient air
quality and water quality guidelines of State of Qatar, Ministry of Environment (MOE) environmental
regulations, the CEMP requirements, and the SPECIFICATIONS.
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A list of air emission sources including stationary emission sources for SOx, NOx, CO, Ozone Depleting
Sources, and Total Suspended Particles shall be produced.
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all materials used in any hot and cold insulation system meet the
requirements of the specifications. Test reports and third party certification specified in the
specifications shall be made available to QF.
During preparation of the WORK operating procedures, the CONTRACTOR shall ensure compliance with
the environmental requirements of the State of Qatar.
The release of hydrocarbon products and their by-products into the atmosphere or environment
generally, shall be restricted by the operating procedures.
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the operating procedures emphasize the requirement to carefully
handle all chemicals, such that spillage and operator contamination is avoided. In the event of any
spillage, the procedures shall state the action to be taken to restore the site to its original
uncontaminated condition. Safety cards or posters shall be exhibited at locations of usage and shall be
addressed in the safety plan.
17.9 Noise Control Measures
Noise criteria values are designed to protect the general public onshore from physiological impairment
resulting from excessive levels of noise. The criteria include environmental noise exposure limits to
protect the general public and to provide guidance for land use planning.
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the following criteria with respect to noise control, and shall
ensure that all new facilities and equipment conform to the requirements.
Noise control shall be considered as an essential feature in carrying out the WORK. the exposure limit
values are—
a) A daily or weekly personal noise exposure of 87 db (A-weighted); and
b) A peak sound pressure of 140 dB (C-weighted).
The monitoring required for an environmental permit would be done by a Type 1 noise level meter
with an octave band analyzer and a model that has been approved by the U.S. Environment Protection
Agency, ANSI, or equivalent.
Work area is defined as any location, further than one (1) meter from an equipment surface, which
may reasonably be expected to be occupied by personnel for an extended period in the execution of
their duties.
Areas where it is not practical to comply with the work area sound pressure level limit using accepted
noise abatement procedures but are intended for use as work areas shall require QF approval.
The CONTRACTOR shall plan and control the in-plant and industrial community sound levels in
accordance with the following onshore State Standards:
Zones Noise Level at Property Line 15 minute time weighted average Daytime Night Time Residential
and Industrial 55 dBA-45 dBA Commercial 65 dBA-55 dBA Industrial 75 dBA-75 dBA equipment and
WORK sound levels.
The CONTRACTOR must demonstrate adherence to the above levels prior to COMPLETION of WORK.
The plant area, battery limits, plant fence line, inner edge of the perimeter infrastructure roadways
surrounding the WORK and the industrial community sound levels shall be estimated by calculation
during the early design stages of the WORK. This information is necessary for the CONTRACTOR to
design the WORK to conform to industrial community sound levels.
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The CONTRACTOR shall determine by calculation, or approved computer model, the design sound level
in each WORK and in the industrial community, if applicable. This calculation shall be performed at
least twice during the WORK:
a) At the beginning of the WORK to assess the proper equipment sound level limits for vendor
inquiries.
b) Near the end of the WORK to show the expected in-plant and industrial community sound levels.
The initial calculation shall be based on meeting the sound level and sound power level limits of QF
Specification. The final calculation shall be based on the Vendor quoted and tested
These calculations shall be included in an initial and final report, which shall be submitted for QF
approval. These reports shall contain the following:
a) Equipment list;
b) Equipment physical data such as size, speed, and power;
c) Equipment location;
d) Estimated industrial community sound level at QF determined locations;
e) Estimated sound level contours including in-Plant areas, at fence line and at inner edge of
perimeter infrastructure road in 2.5 dBA increments;
f) Equipment sound power levels used in the model;
g) Equipment sound levels at one meter;
h) Noise control measures proposed;
i) Vendor supplied equipment sound level reports; and
j) Vendors shop test reports.
The CONTRACTOR shall conduct a coordinated overall noise control program, including cost
effectiveness comparisons. In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall recommend such alternative or
additional acoustical design features or treatment as needed to meet the requirements.
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for identifying any necessary reduction of equipment sound
level limits specified in QF specification, to ensure compliance with all sound level provisions.
18.0 MONTHLY HSE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The CONTRACTOR shall compile the following HSE performance information at the end of each
calendar month and shall forward the performance report to the HSE Manager:
a) CONTRACTOR's name;
b) Reporting period (year/month);
c) Total number of people employed;
d) Man hours worked (in total/this month);
e) Number of HSE tours/inspections (in total/this month);
f) Number of HSE observations raised (in total/this month);
g) Number of HSE observations closed (in total/this month);
h) Number of HSE toolbox talks delivered (in total/this month);
i) Number of people attending toolbox talks (in total/this month);
j) Number of people attending HSE induction (in total/this month);
k) Number of property damage cases (in total/this month);
l) Number of road traffic accidents (in total/this month);
m) Number of kilometers driven by all employees (in total/this month);
n) Number of first aid injuries (in total/this month);
o) Number lost time injuries (in total/this month);
p) Number of stop work events (in total/this month);
q) Number of environmental incidents (in total/this month);
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r) Volume of waste produced (in total/this month);
s) Volume of waste recycled or recycled (in total/this month); and
t) Volume of waste sent to landfill (in total/this month).
19.0 QATAR FOUNDATION HSE POLICY STATEMENT

Qatar Foundation recognizes the duties placed upon it under the Qatar Construction Specifications
2014 (QCS 2014 or the latest version) and all other relevant legislation. QF are committed to ensuring
we at least comply with the minimum requirements and wherever reasonably practicable shall exceed
them.
QF recognize our duties are not only to our staff but also include trainees, contractors, visitors and any
others who may be affected by our activities and shall adopt the principle of zero tolerance with regard
to accident prevention and work related ill- health. This principle is underpinned by the acceptance
that no accident at work is acceptable and that we always follow our Golden Rules.*
Operating in framework of Zero Tolerance, Qatar Foundation will:
a) Provide and maintain a safe, healthy working environment for our people and at our workplaces;
b) Provide safety training, information and instruction as required for all employees as appropriate
for job role and circumstances.
c) Ensure that suitable and sufficient risk assessments are carried out and documented on all
activities with significant risks and that adequate control measures are put in place.
d) Provide adequate resources for safe working including all necessary safety equipment, personal
protective equipment and ensure its use.
e) Maintain a constant and continuing improvement in all aspects of Health and Safety, in particular
by continual review and monitoring of Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements, actively
challenging poor Health and Safety practices, establishing initiatives/campaigns and setting
performance improvement targets.
f) Communicate relevant Health and Safety Policies and Arrangements and information through
Qatar Foundation Communications Network, Project Team Meetings and Safety Noticeboards in
the workplace.
g) Take fast and effective remedial action on non-compliance including temporary measures to
remove risk. Any person / Contractor that repeatedly fails or wilfully disregards Qatar Foundation
procedures will not be tolerated and managed appropriately. e.g. removal of contractor from site.
All Employees and Contractors have a duty to co-operate fully in the operation of Qatar Foundation
Zero Tolerance framework by:
a) Thinking and working safely and efficiently at all times, complying with any instruction, information
and training in accordance with all Policy and Arrangements and statutory obligations.
b) Don’t walk by any unsafe situations
c) Promote a safety culture by empowering all, to stop work if they feel unsafe.
d) Immediately reporting incidents (including accidents, near misses, which have resulted in, or may
lead to injury).
e) Assisting with the investigation of accidents and aiding the introduction of measures to prevent a
recurrence.
f) Participating fully in initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and preventing work related ill health.
g) Actively challenging poor Health and Safety practices.
Contractors
h) Suggesting potential improvements to working practices.
Issued by the Engineer:
Jassim Telefat
QF Group Executive Director
HSSE, Capital Projects and Facilities Management
August 2015
Contractors
Qatar Foundation Construction Accident/ Incident Reporting Protocol

Contractor Project Manager/Safety Adviser ASTAD Safety QF HSSE department QFSafety Manger
ASTAD Safety includes the HSE Manager / Team
of the CM/CS Consultants like Louis Berger,
Parsons, Worley Parsons and KEO
Accident / Determine
0 Hrs Incident
type * In case of FATAL ACCIDENT contact the
Occurs following immediately with brief details:
HSSE Safety Manager Paul Mclean 33670830 QF Communcations prepares PRESS

Inform HSSE Directors
STATEMENT
HSSE Head of Construction Safety Legal file established
Robert Murphy 66511275
RIDDOR
Near Miss Minor Or Cable
Contractors
strike
Notification by Contractor internal

Contractor to notify reporting initiated,
mobile phone contractor informs
ASTAD. ASTAD to Inform QF Safety Inform HSSE Directors /
Immediately calls / SMS in notify QF HSSE ASTAD.
ASTAD inform QF dept. Managers
case of Minor CPD and Internal
HSSE / CPD
Department
Contractor to complete
accident investigation &
compile accident report
1 - 6hrs Witness Statements and
Photographs
Contractor to Complete Accident ASTAD to assist w here
complete near - Incident Log and necessary
miss reports notify ASTAD
Cable Strike - Utility Strike
Appendix A, Att. 14.1 rev. 0 – HSE Requirements and Regulations for

Report and submit to
ASTAD. ASTAD w ill forw ard
to QF HSSE/CPD Serious
ASTAD investigate Investigate Accidents/Incidents QF
w ith Contractor HSSE takes lead with
1 - 12hrs and start to
with ASTAD
assistance from ASTAD
compile report and Contractor and Contractor
^ASTAD forward
Copy to ASTAD to issue initial fact only report to QF
report to QF HSSE
ASTAD^ HSSE department
24hrs and CPD
3 days If service strike, issue Service Strike report to ASTAD
Monitor minor
accident to
establish
potential for
>7day Review and decide if
(If applicable any further details are
7 days ASTAD issue Review report required i.e. liability
obtain copy of
report to QF with ASTAD**
Hospital Report form
APPENDIX 1 – Accident/Incident Protocol As Defined By Qatar Foundation HSSE
from sub-
contractor)
ASTAD issue
Hospital report to
**For all Incidents except for Minor First aid cases the QF Contractors Monthly
Contractor shall issue full close out report. This close out Issue full report to QF Return to QF for all
10 days report will be reviewed by QF HSSE and ASTAD accidents/incidents
Safety Manager
and service strikes
* Best estimate if not known Key: QF Qatar Foundation

Key: Qatar Engineering Consultancy Company ASTAD QF CPD : Relevant Project Managers from ASTAD and QF CPD
Page 42 of 49
APPENDIX 2 - Monthly HSE Statistics Reporting Template

Contractors
APPENDIX 3 - Reporting Definitions
PURPOSE OF REPORTING The purpose of creating monthly reports is to provide
monthly and on-going leading and lagging information on
the HSE performance for the projects. As the information
accumulates, statistical analysis can identify trends on the
projects; identify lessons learned opportunities; which in
turn can help to prevent future loss events.
DEFINITIONS
MANPOWER & TIME

Average of Manpower on site The average number of personnel present on site from
Contractor, Sub-contractor, suppliers, consultants and
EMPLOYER representatives organizations per reporting
cycle.
Man hours worked The total number of hours worked by personnel on site
from Contractor, Sub-contractor, suppliers, consultants
and EMPLOYER representatives organizations per
reporting cycle.
Man hours worked since last LTI The total number of hours worked by personnel on site
from Contractor, Sub-contractor, suppliers, consultants
and EMPLOYER representatives organizations since last
LTI.
LOST TIME INCIDENT CATEGORIES
Fatality The death of any person, whether or not they are at work,
if it results from an accident arising out of or in connection
with work.
Major Injuries Defined injury, which requires immediate notification
to Enforcing Authority under the Reporting of Injuries,
Disease or Dangerous Occurrence (RIDDOR). Specifically:
(a) Any fracture, other than to the finger, thumb or toe;
(b) Any amputation;
(c) Dislocation of the shoulder, hip, knee, or spine;
(d) Loss of sight (whether temporary or permanent);
(e) A chemical or hot metal burn to the eye or
penetrating injury to the eye; and
(f) Any injury resulting from an electric shock or electric
burn, leading to unconsciousness or requiring
resuscitation, or admittance to hospital for more
than 24 hours.
(Ref QCS 2014 Section 11 Part 2.3.8 App 2)
Lost Time accidents (over 3 days) Injury that results in a person missing 4 or more
consecutive days (not counting the day of the accident)
from work, or injury that results in a person remaining at
work but being unable to discharge their normal duties for
one to three days.
Contractors
Dangerous Occurrence An occurrence, which arises out of or in connection with
work and contained in RIDDOR, specifically for
construction works, this would include:
(a) The collapse of overturning of, or the failure of any
load bearing part of any lift, hoist, crane, derrick,
MEWP, access cradle, excavator, pile-driving frame or
rig (over 7m in height) or fork lift truck.
(b) Any unintentional incident in which plant or
equipment comes into contact with or causes an
electrical discharge by coming into near proximity of
an overhead electrical line exceeding 200 volts
(c) Electrical short circuit or overload attended by fire or
explosion and stops the plant for more than 24 hours
or has the potential for death.
(d) Collapse of:
(i) Scaffolding over 5m in height;
(ii) Scaffolding erected near to water, which could
have resulted in a drowning incident;
(iii) The suspension arrangements of any slung
scaffold.
(e) Incidents involving pipelines or pipeline works
including unintentional escapes, damage, etc.;
(f) Collapse of:
(i) A building or structure under construction,
alteration, demolition etc. that involves the fall of
more than 5 tonnes of material.
(ii) Any floor or wall of a building used as a work
place.
(iii) Any false work.
(g) The escape of flammable substances, including
specific quantities of liquids or gas.
(h) The escape of any substances in sufficient quantities
to death or major injury or damage to health.
Specified Diseases Chemical and metal poisoning - Any work activity
Chrome ulceration, acne, skin cancer, folliculitis
Work with chrome compounds, minerals, oil, tar, pitch,
radiation, Occupational asthma - Work with epoxy resin,
soldering flux, silica, sand, wood dust, Mesothelioma, lung
cancer, asbestosis, Work with asbestos.
Leptospirosis- Where there are rats, field mice, voles or other
small mammals.
Hepatitis - Exposure to blood or human waste products.
Nasal or sinus cancer - Working in a dusty building.
Hand-arm vibration syndrome - Hand-held rotary or
percussive tools, chainsaws and handheld circular saws.
Pneumoconiosis - Work with silica, sand, grinding wheels,
boiler descaling.
Occupational dermatitis / Work with epoxy resin, oil,
cement, solvents, hardwoods, plaster, concrete, bleach,
acids, alkalis, wood preservatives and anything else which
causes dermatitis.
Contractors
Injury Member of the Public Accidents to members of the public or others who are not
at work must be reported if they result in an injury and the
person is taken directly from the scene of the accident to
hospital for treatment to that injury. Examinations and
diagnostic tests do not constitute ‘treatment’ in such
circumstances.
There is no need to report incidents where people are
taken to hospital purely as a precaution when no injury is
apparent.
Lost Time Incident /Restricted Work Case LOST TIME INCIDENT (LTI)
Injury that results in a person missing between one and
three workdays (not counting the day of the accident)
from work, or injury that results in a person remaining at
work but being unable to discharge their normal duties for
one to three days.
RESTRICTED WORK CASE
Injury not being a major injury that results in a person
either missing 4 or more consecutive days from work (not
counting the day of the accident) or being unable to fulfil
his/her normal duties for 4 or more consecutive days,
including non-working days i.e.- weekends.
MEDICAL TREATMENT INCIDENT
CATEGORIES (NOT RESULTING IN "LOST
TIME")
Medical Treatment Case Injury that results in a person being taken to hospital or
given medical treatment by a Doctor or other Health Care
Professional. Medical Treatment means the management
and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder
including:
(a) Closing wounds using sutures or staples,
(b) Immobilisation of parts of the body using rigid stays
plaster casts etc.
Medical Treatment does not include;
(a) Visits to a doctor or health care professional solely for
observation or counselling;
(b) The conducting of diagnostic procedures such as x-rays
and blood tests, including the administration of
prescription medications used solely for diagnostic
purposes (e.g., eye drops to dilate pupils)
First Aid Cases First aid is defined as the follows:
(a) Injury that is given First Aid treatment by a First Aider,
site medical centre or hospital;
(b) Treatment of minor injuries which would otherwise
receive no treatment or which do not
need treatment by a doctor or nurse.
Ill Health (occupational/work related) Where any person suffers from any of the occupational
diseases specified in RIDDOR and their work involves one
of the activities noted. All instances where it is suspected
Contractors
that it may be necessary to report an Occupational Disease
should be referred to the SHE dept.
NON-INJURY INCIDENTS CATEGORIES
Property Damage Cases Any incident, not defined as a Dangerous Occurrence, that
results in damage to tools & equipment, machinery,
installations, plant, motor vehicles or any other property
located on site that did not result in personal injury
Environmental Incident Cases An Environmental Incident is one that has caused, or has
the potential for causing, one or more of the following:
• Adverse impact on the quality of air, land or water,
wildlife, aquatic species or species at risk.
• Exceeding of permit or external reporting requirement.
• Notification of external agencies due to
emergency/beyond normal circumstances.
• Adverse publicity with respect to environment.
• Legal or regulatory action with respect to violation of
statutes or environmental damage.
• Alteration of, or damage to, heritage or archaeological
resources
Examples of Environmental Incidents include, but are not
limited to:
• Spills of oil, fuel, PCB or chemicals.
• Visible damage to equipment where the public may
believe there is an environmental effect.
• Sudden and uncontrolled emission or discharge of air
pollutants (e.g. NOx) or sudden and uncontrolled
gaseous releases (e.g. SF6, H2S, propane, compressed
CO2, natural gas).
• Discharge of deleterious substances into water.
• High or low flows, or flow changes, that adversely affect
fish or fish habitat, wildlife or recreation.
• Adverse impacts on notable fish or wildlife species (e.g.
Sturgeon, eagles).
• Any ground disturbance (i.e. setting a new pole) where
an archaeological site is encountered.
• Work and/or removal of vegetation in or near water
bodies without regulatory approval.
• Violation of pesticide use, storage or application
regulations and approvals.
• Violation of other environmental regulations, permits
or approvals.

Contractors
HAZARDS / NEAR MISS CATEGORIES
Near Miss An incident which had the potential to result in
personal injury and/or damage to the structure under
construction, plant and equipment or the environment
Unsafe Acts / Conditions (Safety An unsatisfactory behaviour or site condition that
Observations) could cause an incident if left unattended.
H & S MANAGEMENT
SVR: Safety Violation Reports
NCR: Non-Conformance Reports
H & S COMMUNICATION & INITIATIVES
HSE Meetings Total number of formal dedicated H&S meetings
chaired by contractor
Site HSE Management Inspections Total number of formal and recorded site safety
inspections
Number of Staff imparted Safety Skills Total number of site personnel attending safety
Training training other than toolbox talks
Toolbox Talks Total number of toolbox talks conducted
Staff imparted HSE Skills Training Total number of site personnel attending toolbox talks
HSE Campaigns Conducted Total number of campaigns/initiatives during the
period that positively promote H&S
Lost Time Incident Frequency Rate (LTIFR) The Total Number of Lost Time Incidents for the
prescribed period divided by the Total Number of Man-
hours worked for the same period multiplied by
100,000
Recordable Injury Rate (RIR) The Total Number of Recordable Injuries for the
prescribed period divided by the Total Number of Man-
hours worked for the same period multiplied by
100,000
GUIDANCE FOR REPORTING Please report to relevant CMCS
REPORTING TIME FRAMES This information shall be provided for the reporting
month as defined by the contract (typically calendar
month, unless otherwise specified). It shall be made
available within the first 4 days of the month.
Contractors
APPENDIX 4 - REFERENCES
1) Qatar Foundation Construction Safety Manual / Standard – September 2015 revision
2) Qatar Foundation Mandatory Standards for Migrant Workers Welfare
3) Qatar Construction Specifications versions 2010 and 2014
4) Executive Bylaws of Environment Protection Law Issued under Ordinance Law No. (30) of 2002.
5) Law No. (30)Of The Year 2002 Environment Protection Law
6) Supreme Council for Health Guidelines and recommendation on Heat Stress, 2009
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ATTACHMENT 14.1 – HSE REQUIREMENTS AND

2.0 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

An accident is any unplanned event, or chain of events, which has

Any building, civil engineering or engineering construction work.

The purpose of the technical regulation QS 27/2014 [Qatar

3.0 LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

5.0 ZERO ACCIDENTS PHILOSOPHY

8.0 CONTRACTOR’S GENERAL OBLIGATIONS

9.0 HSE ORIENTATION AND TRAINING

10.0 BEHAVIOR OBSERVATION PROCESS

11.0 HSE PRE-TASK BRIEFINGS

12.0 HSE INCENTIVE PROGRAM

13.0 HSE ASSESSMENTS

14.0 INCIDENT NOTIFICATION AND INVESTIGATION

15.0 GENERAL SAFETY MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

16.0 MEDICAL, HEALTH, AND HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS

17.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

18.0 MONTHLY HSE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

19.0 QATAR FOUNDATION HSE POLICY STATEMENT

HSSE Safety Manager Paul Mclean 33670830 QF Communcations prepares PRESS

Notification by Contractor internal

Appendix A, Att. 14.1 rev. 0 – HSE Requirements and Regulations for

3 days If service strike, issue Service Strike report to ASTAD

* Best estimate if not known Key: QF Qatar Foundation

MANPOWER & TIME

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