GSAFE - Issue # 17 _Quarterly QHSE e-Magazine of Galfar Qatar

Issue 17

GSAFE

March 2019

QUALITY & SAFETY go hand in hand.

Right the First Time. Safety Every Time!!!

In this issue

01

Safety Culture

02

HSE Achievements

03

HSE KPIs 2019

04

HSE Awareness & Trainings

05

Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety

06

Quality Week

07

Health Corner - High BP

08

Mobile Radiation - Awareness

09

Safe Use of MEWPs

10

GGR - FAQs

11

Risk Assessment - Simplified

12

Quiz Corner

Safety Culture!!!

SAFELY Lets Make Everyday a Safe Day

HSE Achievements

AWARDING CEREMONY @ GORD HEADQUARETERS, DOHA

“Energy Center Project” of Khalifa stadium (Job No. 886200) awarded with GSAS 3 STAR RATING CERTIFICATION by Gulf Organization for Research & Development (GORD).

Congratulations !

HSE Achievements

Qatar Petroleum recently felicitated the Project team EPIC FOR EXTENSION OF MANIFOLDS AT JALEHA, FSDS &KMDS (Job No.776200) in recognition of the dedication, commitment shown towards excellence HSE Performance in the project.

GGR- Galfar’s Golden Rules for Safety

Project HSE KPIs - 2019

PROACTIVE KPIs : LEADING INDICATORS

TARGET

HSE Induction training

100%

Project HSE Training Plan adherence as per the project HSE Plan

> 90%

Weekly HSE walkthrough along with construction team

Weekly once

Client/consultant Inspection : Action close out in 6 days

100%

Investigation of Injuries and high potential incidents

100%

Vehicle Inspection before deploying at site Closure of Internal HSE actions identified through daily weekly inspections within 12 days STOP audit/Walkthrough by the senior management ( PM & Above)

100%

>90% Monthly Once

Monthly HSE meeting Chaired by PM involving sub contractors

Monthly

Monthly Incentive program Yearly Health check up for all employees in site Conducting Daily GGR inspections and monitoring the GGR violations in the project Monitoring of water, energy, fuel consumption

Monthly 100%

Conducting environment awareness campaign Project specific Environment objective ( considering the significant aspect & Impact) Maintaining a consolidated HSE action tracker and monthly reporting Emergency preparedness drill ( 1. Fire 2. Health 3. Environment )

REACTIVE KPIs : LAGGING INDICATORS Lost time Injury frequency rate Total Injury Frequency Rate

TARGET 0 As low as possible

Daily/Monthly Monthly Yearly Monthly

Monthly Minimum 3/year

Corporate QHSE KPIs - 2019 Objectives & Target

Monitoring Frequency

Comply with internal audit schedule Target > 90%

Quarterly

Implementation of quarterly project quality review process Target > 90%

Monthly

Compliance to QA/QC Training plan for the year (Corporate & Projects) Target > 90%

Monthly

Development and introduction of sub-contractors QHSE guidelines manual by June 2019

Quarterly

Achieve international safety award from British safety council by beginning of 2019

Monthly

Conducting minimum 4 HSE Awareness campaign in a year

Quarterly

Developing in-house QHSE application for online QHSE Monitoring purpose by end of 2019

Quarterly

To achieve Lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) < 0.35

Monthly

Achieve GSAS service provider license for operation & maintenance management

Monthly

Reduce of fuel consumption â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Target is to reduce 5% from 2018 consumption

Monthly

Conducting outreach programs to create awareness on environment and sustainability among our employees and stakeholders

Knowing and understanding the KPI is the first step in achieving it. Project and corporate QHSE KPIs are shared to make employees to know the KPIs and make them to understand their role in achieving it.

KNOW THE KPI, KNOW YOUR ROLE

Yearly once

HSE Awareness Programs Following key awareness sessions conducted in the project sites during the last 3 months.

- Work at height, - Fire Safety - Excavation Safety - Safety in camp maintenance - Lifting safety - Work permit - Welding Safety

200 + awareness sessions conducted in the project sites during Jan & Feb 2019

HSE Recognition 49 Employees recognized with certificate and incentives for their active participation in the HSE during the month of Jan & Feb 2019 as a part of motivating the workforce towards positive safe behavior at the workplace.

Total 600+ employees recognized during 2018 through the monthly HSE Incentive scheme.

Safety Culture!!!

Safety Topic

COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER SAFETY Compressed Gas Cylinders are HEAVY and often contain EXPLOSIVE and DEADLY gases under PRESSURE. Therefore learn & always follow safety rules and procedures to avoid Manual handling injuries and damage to cylinders, valves, hoses and lines.

• Only workers properly trained and authorized should use compressed gas or handle gas cylinders • Do not use cylinders that are not properly labelled (Color is not a 100% reliable indicator of content) • Read the safety data sheet for the gas being used • Wear appropriate PPE including safety glasses, ear plugs, safety shoes & leather gloves when required • Never try to catch a falling cylinder • Always use proper techniques while lifting manually • Do not use chains, slings or magnets to lift cylinders – they can slip. Use purpose made lifting and carrying equipment such as a cylinder moving trolley • Never carry a cylinder by the valve • Secure cylinders before connecting ancillary equipment • Always treat a cylinder as if it is pressurized - even if no gas is released when valve opened • Never remove a valve open all the way (it might stick there), or use force to close it tight (you might weaken the valve).

• Avoid shock to cylinders from incidents such as falling on each other, being dropped, or struck by anything that can damage them.

Safety Topic

COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER SAFETY • • • • • •

Do not drag the cylinders, or roll them on their edge up or down steps Regularly check for leaks and faults. (Never use a flame to locate a gas leak) Store full cylinders in shade and away from all heat sources Store different classes of gas separately (e.g. oxidizing separate from flammable) Mark empty cylinders as such and store separate from full ones Always ensure adequate ventilation wherever gas cylinders are stored or used.

TRANSPORTING GAS CYLINDERS SAFELY

Quality Week

Galfar AlMisnad’s

2018 Galfar Al Misnad celebrated the week-long 2018 Quality Control Week from October 29 to November 5, 2018. This annual event was spearheaded by the QHSE Department headed by Mr. Navaneetha Shetty.

The celebration kick started with a simple but meaningful inaugural ceremony on the morning of October 29, 2018 at the head office’s parking lot where our Executive Director gave talks on the importance of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control in today’s modern construction business industry. Mr. Navaneetha Shetty, QHSE – Head provided the staffs with a program overview of the week-long event.

Quality Week Simultaneous programs were held in Jobs 642, 644, 760, 763 and 869 where lectures and technical presentations are given by selected department managers and vendors / subcontractors alike.

Quality Week Details of the trainings presented by our sub-contractors / vendors Insulation & Fire Proofing - M/s Kaefer Glanding and Cleating - M/s CMP Corrosion and leak prevention - M/s NAVI Concrete repair (For supervisors) - M/s CTCI Equipment handling and usage - Caterpillar (For Vehicle & Equipment dept)

The culmination of the event was held on the 5th of November 2018 at the Indian Cultural Center at Messimer. During the said event, top management personalities talks on how to improve project management performances and the like. The Executive Director, Mr. Satish Pillai in his speech challenges each and every staff to exert every effort in the achieving greater heights in terms of quality and project management. Several employees and vendors who participated in the event receives certificate of appreciation from the company.

Safety Culture!!!

Health Corner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; High Blood Pressure What is high blood pressure?

Blood pressure is the force of the blood as it flows through your blood vessels. If that force is too great, you could have high blood pressure . The American Heart Association defines normal blood pressure as a reading of less than 120/80. High blood pressure can affect people of any age, but is more likely to occur in older people. Left untreated, it can increase your risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease, vision problems, heart disease, and kidney disease.

Make lifestyle changes part of your treatment plan If you have high blood pressure, your healthcare provider may prescribe one or more medications to help manage it. He or she may also talk with you about making lifestyle changes a part of your overall treatment plan.

Lifestyle changes may include: 1.Reducing your sodium (salt) intake: If you have high blood pressure, watch your salt intake. Reducing the amount of salt in your diet by 1,000 mg a day can lower blood pressure. A low-salt diet such as the DASH diet can be helpful.

2.Exercising: At least 90 to 150 minutes of exercise every week can play an important role in controlling your blood pressure. Be sure to check with your healthcare provider before starting a new exercise program.

Health Corner – High Blood Pressure 3.Losing weight: For people who are overweight or obese, losing as little as 5 to 10 pounds can be an effective way to help lower blood pressure.

4.Limiting alcohol: Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure. In general, more than one drink per day for women and more than two drinks per day for men is too many.

5.Quitting Smoking: Every time you smoke, it causes your blood pressure to rise. It also increases your risk for heart disease and stroke.

Quitting smoking will improve your overall health and reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke.

6.Being careful with over-the-counter medicines: Always talk with your pharmacist before taking any over-the-counter or complementary alternative medicines. Some of these medicines (such as certain decongestants) can increase blood pressure. Making lifestyle changes may lower your blood pressure enough that your healthcare provider may even lower the amount of blood pressure medication you take.

Don’t forget to take your blood pressure medication as prescribed While making lifestyle changes can be an important part of your blood pressure treatment plan, (if you’ve been prescribed medication) it’s important that you take your blood pressure medication exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. If you’re having trouble remembering to take your medication, having reminders, such as alerts on your cell phone or notes, can help you make it part of your daily routine. Also speak to your pharmacist about ways to help you remember. Contact medical practitioner for more steps you can take to manage your Blood Pressure.

“High blood pressure is called hypertension, puts too much force on your artery walls. Over time this can lead to damaged arteries and increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.” https://www.gethealthystayhealthy.com/articles/managinghigh-blood-pressure (Article source)

Health Awareness

Safety Topic

SAFE USE OF MEWPs • Eliminate Unsafe Ground Condition – Poor ground conditions can lead to the MEWP to be unstable and overturn.

Eliminate unsafe ground conditions, such by compacting or use suitable base plates • Prevent falls from MEWP – Use the appropriate fall arrest system with a short lanyard that is suitable for the height of the worker in the carrier will be working on. The harness should be anchored securely to the guardrail of the MEWP. • Working on Public roads – Working on public roads pose additional risks to the workers due to the presence of moving vehicles and other road users. Proper traffic control must be implemented to safeguard the safety of the workers • Eliminate struck-by or Caught-in-between Hazards – Execute preventive control measures such as demarcating the working area. Ensure workers do not position themselves between overhead hazards. Ensure that there is no overhead structure or electrical utility line during the operation.

• Eliminate equipment failure – Conduct daily pre-operation inspection and function checks of all controls on the MEWP. Report any faults identified immediately to the supervisor and only operate MEWP after the rectification of the identified fault.

• Training – Ensure operators and workers are familiar with the safe performance and control of the MEWP

• Dealing with emergency – Establish an emergency response plan to deal with incident (accident), dangerous occurrence or malfunctioning of MEWP and ensure all operators are trained and follow the procedures

Safety Culture!!!

Safety; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tool for LIFE !!!

Health Awareness

Healthy; Isn't a GOAL. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a way of LIVING

Galfar Golden Rules - Frequently Asked Questions What is Galfar Golden Rules (GGR) for safety?

• Galfar’s internal safety program to set simple “dos” and “don'ts” covering activities with the highest potential safety risk.

• The Golden Rules of Safety rules which must always be observed whilst performing activities within Galfar by all employees.

• The Golden Rules of Safety have been drawn up to make clear that there are limits which may not be overstepped by anyone.

What are Galfar Golden Rules (GGR) for safety?

The 10 Golden rules are 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Work Permit Work at Height Ground Disturbance Confined Space Energy Isolation Pre Start-up HSE Approval Driving Safety PPE Usage Incident Reporting Lifting Safety

Why do we need Golden rules for safety?

• • • • •

To enhance the safety (prevent major Injuries & illness) of all, who work for Galfar.

To ensure consistent behavior across the organization on safety.

To make every employee accountable on safety of what they do To set simple framework of rules and trust employees to do the right things Step towards improving the safety culture in the organization

GGR, Where, Who to Follow?

• Within Galfar Premises: All project sites, V&E Workshops, Mechanical workshops, Camps / Accommodations & Central store • These rules are applicable for each and every employee of Galfar. These rules are also applicable for hired and subcontractor employees of Galfar working in our sites/facilities.

• Applicable where works going on behalf of Galfar / being done by Galfar • Not applicable to follow outside the Galfar premises / out of scope of work. e.g.

Employees / their family members at their place of stay i.e. beyond the influence of the company

Galfar Golden Rules - Frequently Asked Questions What happens if there is an incident / unsafe act or condition?

You can report the incident / unsafe act or condition to the person in charge of the work activity or your direct supervisor. You should feel free to go to a manager higher up as well.

Who does the investigation?

The investigation team formed by the HSE Manager or the concern site HSE official is responsible for the investigation and report.

FOLLOW GALFAR GOLDEN RULES

PROMOTE WORKPLACE SAFETY

Safety Culture!!!

Risk Assessment - Simplified

Quiz Corner Answers to the last edition quiz 1.C 2.D 3.C 4.D 5.B

Quiz for this Edition 1. Which of our “Galfar Golden Rule” for safety speaks about Incident reporting? a) GGR # 9

b) GGR # 6

c) GGR # 3

d) GGR # 2

2. Which of the below standards / requirements relevant to Galfar’s business operations? a) Qatar Construction Specification 2014

b) Qatar Labor law c) Qatar Civil Defense Department (QCDD) requirements d) All of the above 3. What is meant by “Non-conformity”? a) Fulfilment of a requirement b) Non-fulfilment of a requirement c) Recurring activity to enhance the performance d) All of the above 4. The sign indicates the following hazard a) Radiation

b) Flammability / Flammable material

c) Electricity

d) Toxicity

5. As per BM Procedure #17 for auditing, CARs have to be closed within ___ days

a) 30

b) 28

c) 21

d) 14

Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort - John Ruskin

Quiz Corner Quiz competition winners - Last edition

Saneesh M S

Silambarasan S

Secretary – Building Division

QA/QC Inspector – Mechanical

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