Safety Policy

Al Hazami Building Contracting is committed to performing work in the safest manner possible, consistent with good construction practices. Because of this our safest record is consistently better that the industry average. Our extensive safest program factor in almost every faces of our valuable assets. Safety is a determining factor in almost every facet of our work.

A healthy environment both at work place and residences plays a crucial role in increasing the productivity of any individuals. Keeping this mid, we put a lot of emphasis on the safety.

OUR SAFETY PLAN

  • a) Keeping the site neat and tidy both on daily and regular basis.
  • b) Setting up of safety organisation.
  • c) Safety training at all levels
  • d) Regular organisation site safety meeting
  • e) Investigate each accident in the detail and recommend preventive to the concerned project manager.
  • f) Remove hazards from time to time Make use of necessary protective equipment and follow safe work practices.
  • g) Regular safety inspection through CHECK LISTS.
  • h) Regular evaluation of housekeeping zones in the sites.
  • i) Plan and implement safety promotional activities like safety slogan competition, safety posters competition etc.
  • j) Display safety posters at the sites.

PREVENTIVES MEASURES AGAINST SPECIFIC HAZARDS

  • All open sides of building from which a worker might fall and openings in to which a worker might fall are adequately covered or barricaded.
  • Where barricades could not be installed, safety nets are installed close to the level at which there is danger to fall.
  • Where secure foothold is impracticable, safety belts with secure anchorage should be provided.
  • Do not use shift arrangement for climbing. Use proper scaffolding or ladder.
  • Ensure that ladder or scaffolding or platforms are secured properly before use.
  • Vertical poles of scaffolds should not be more that 6 feet apart
  • Protruding nails, wires and other accessories should be removed or made safe.
  • Discharge of waste concrete on platform or accumulation of bricks on work platform could result in a sudden collapse and should be avoided.
  • Material liable to cause persons to slip or trip should be cleared immediately.
  • Garbage must be removed daily to prevent accumulation.
  • Keep cylinders in lockable wire cage.
  • At the end of the working day, isolate gas supplies to equipment and return cylinders to stores.
  • Cylinders should not be stored near area should be kept always in vertical position with caps provided on it. No naked flame should be allowed near gas storage area.
  • Never store cylinder in ordinary lockable nuts.
  • When welding is being done portable screen should be provided and used to protect eye injury to other persons working in the vicinity.
  • Welders to use head screen, leather and gloves, leg guards and safety stores.
  • Sand buckets and fire extinguishers to be placed at the point of welding.
  • While welding at the height safety belts should be provided and used by the welder.
  • Supervision deputed at the work site should have knowledge of fire fighting and first aid.
  • At every level of construction where combustible materials are liable to be used or stored, proper power extinguisher should be provided.
  • Trained personnel must be present at the site all the time.
  • Combustible and flammable material should be stored away from the source of heat such as generator, electrical distribution boxes etc.
  • a) Head Helmet, Wire net, Leather caps
  • b) Eye &Face Safety glasses, face shields, splash proof goggles, welder screen, impact goggles etc.
  • c) Ears Ear plugs ear muffs
  • d) Respiratory system Self contained breathing apparatus, dust mask, supplied air hood etc.
  • e) Hands and arms Heat/ Chemical / sharp edge resistant gloves, arm guard.
  • f) Trunk/ Main body Apron, safety belts, heat resisting cloth, chemical resisting clothing etc.
  • g) Feet &legs Safety shoes.
  • Crane be inspected at regular intervals and should be tested before use by competent engineers.
  • For tall towers cranes are subject to excessive wind loads or buckling danger, they should be adequately braced to the building it is serving.
  • Adequate ground support must be maintained before any lifting is done.
    • For minor injuries make use of first aid box which is kept on site. a) Thereafter further treatment.
  • In case of cuts and scratches, clean the wound with surgical spirit or dettol.
  • Wound should be covered with sterilised bandage.
  • Do not attempt to remove the foreign particle embedded in the wound
    • b) In case of burn
  • Flush the burn area with cold water
  • Do not remove struck clothing.
  • Report to hospital for further treatment.
    • c) In case of electrical shocks
  • Stand on dry ground or dry wooden plank and switch off the power supply
  • Dis-engage the victim with the help of dry wooden pole or ply.
  • If the victims is unconscious or has stopped breathing, being artificial respiration immediately.
  • Take out all unwanted materials and throw them away.
  • Arrange wanted material in proper order so that they can be easily picked up for use. Clear your work place completely.
  • Maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
  • Train people to follow good housekeeping discipline independently.
  • In order to avoid accidents, spillage should be cleared immediately and floor must be kept dry with oil or grease free.
  • Oil, cotton waste, cloth pieces, paper etc must be kept in separate bins and disposed off regularly.
  • Projecting structural member wires, sharp objects, broken strips etc should be removed immediately and carefully.
    • Our safety committee for site is meant to function as follows:
  • a) To assess the effectiveness of company’s safety program.
  • b) To implement action necessary to comply with legislation.
  • c) To report on us safe or unhealthy condition together with recommendations
  • d) Conducting safety audits of project site.
  • e) Actions required complying with safety audit report to be prioritised.
  • f) Giving assistance in the development of safety system at work.
  • g) Conduction on the jog safety meeting.
  • h) Appointment of safety personnel for the project.
  • i) The scope of safety officer’s duties and functions.
  • j) Emergency plan for obtaining medical assistance, ambulance and direction of rescue operation.
  • k) Display of safety caution boards and awareness posters
  • l) Accident reporting and investigations.
  • m) Analysis of accidents.
  • n) To take disciplinary action for safety violations.