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Saudi Electricity Company
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5-Star Safety and Health
Management System
Date: 18/05/2013 Revision:
Element: 1.1 Safety Manual: 1-2
Purpose
To ensure that the buildings, floors and structures are in a safe condition and pose no threat to the
‘occupants
mmend By:
5-Star Team
Ronald Mckinnon
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Mohammed Gaddourah
General Services Senior VP
Adoption By:
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Ali Saleh Al-Barrak
CEO of Saudi Electricity Company4. Objective
The objective of this standard is to ensure that:
1.1. Buildings and floor areas, inside and outside, utilised for the business
processes, are appropriate for the needs and pose no hazards to the work
performed.
1.2. Areas of responsibility are designated to appropriate persons to ensure the
detection and rectification of deviations.
1.3, Fixed structures are included in the planned maintenance program to
ensure their ongoing integrity.
2. Responsibility and Accountability
2.1. Each Manager, Supervisor Contractor and / or Employee will be
responsible for the application of this standard in his work area (s).
2.2. Each Area Supervisor will be accountable for the compliance of this
‘standard in his work area.
2.3. Each Manager responsible for new facilities will ensure that the new facility
complies with this standard.
3. Buildings |
3.1. Buildings shall be appropriate for the work performed in them and shall
allow for adequate and safe movement of people, equipment materials and
appropriate vehicles.
3.2. Buildings shall meet the KSA construction specifications and any other legal
requirements applicable and shall be designed to withstand the likely
weather conditions of the region. |
3.3. Roofing, walls, support columns shall be free from damage and cracks that
could affect their structural integrity.
3.4. Gutters and down-pipes shall be adequate for weather needs and be
maintained free of blockages.
3.5. Doors and doorframes shall not be damaged and shall maintain adequate
support of the structure as well as sealing from the environment.
3.6. Any wall, door or structure that forms part of any passive fire protection
shall not be breached or compromised. All services passing through the
barrier shall be suitably fire stopped and sealed.
3.7. Windows and frames shall be of appropriate strength and broken or
cracked panes replaced. Any glazing used in doorways or near traffic ways,
shall be safety glass.
3.8. Fences and gates shall be sound and shall be maintained and kept free of
hazards such as loose wire etc.4.1. All floors shall be of sufficient structural strength to maintain the maximum
working load that they may be subjected to.
4.2. Floor surfaces and carpeting shall be free of holes and uneven / unsafe
surfaces that pose a risk to people and mobile equipment. Antistatic flooring
may be required in special areas.
4.3. Demarcation should be done where applicable. (Refer Element (1.6)
Demarcation of Aisles and Walkways)
4.4. Roadways and walkways shall be even, unobstructed and free of debris
such as nails, sharp objects, cords, pipes, etc.
4.5. Where a temporary situation requires a cable or pipe to be run over a
walkway or roadway, a suitable sound cable / pipe bridge or ramp should
be provided and maintained for the duration of work. (Refer to Element
(1.10) Color Code)
4.6. Drains shall be maintained free from debris to ensure adequate runoff
during rain and water discharges.
4.7. Bathroom and change room floors shall be of non-slip material.
4.8. Buildings and facilities should be wheelchair-friendly.
Delegation of Inspection Responsibility
5.1. All areas of offices, warehouses and workplaces shall be allocated to
nominated persons for inspection purposes. This responsibility can be
designated in writing or on a plan.
5.2, The person responsible for inspections may also be the Safety
Representative as designated under (Element (5.3)Safety Representatives)
5.3. The name of the person responsible for inspecting the area will be
displayed in a prominent place in that area.
5.4. The responsible person shall inspect his area of responsibility at least once
per month and report any deviations through the Safety Representatives
checklist inspection sheet, Element (5.16) Plant Inspection (See sample
extract of the form)
Document Retention
This document needs to be kept in the Safety and Health Management System
(5-Star) files and made available for auditing purposed.
See7. Attachment
LOCATION:
NAME:
1.1 Structure, furniture, and equipment in
good and safe condition
1.4 Floors- clean and free of dirt or other
dangers.
1.2 Good Lighting, natural or artificial
1.3 Ventilation adequate
1.4 Rest room facilities, E.G. toilets, wash
basins, hygiene
1.4 Kitchen, lunchroom clean. Fridges /
microwaves. No food in unauthorized
areas.
4.5 No Pollution of air, water, ground.
1.5 Hazardous waste disposal in
responsible manner.
4.6 Areas Demarcated -walkways,
‘stacking, DB’s disposal bins, fire ext.
1.7 Stacking- stable, neat, and safe. Free
of Fire hazards. Stacking on shelves.
1.7 Areas inside and outside of buildings
are neat and tidy.
1.8 General Housekeeping is good
1.9 Scrap and refuse (surplus) bins
enough and correctly placed.
1.10 Color coding of pipes and plant in
order.