Table 2 in Saidabad Water Treatment Plant Project, Phase III

Table 2: Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan for SWTP PHASE III (Construction Phase) SN.IssuesActions RequiredCurrent StatusResponsibility1.OHS Policy and ManagementDevelop a written OHS policy that states the organization’s commitment to OHS and outlines specific OHS responsibilities for managers and employees. Review and update regularly.OHS management plan is availableSWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS TeamCommunicate policy to all employees, contractors and clients.Employees are invited in the monthly meetings based on relevance.2.ConsultationOHS is a standing agenda item at board meetings, management meetings and team meetings.This is being implemented.SWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS TeamDevelop and implement sources of information for staff notice boards, newsletters.Some notices are provided on ad hoc basis.Establish a Health and Safety committee.No formal committee exists. A resident health assistant is available at the site.Develop an issues resolution procedure, train staff.GRM is available.3.InductionDevelop induction process and checklist. Ensure coverage of permanent staff, agency staff, contractors and volunteers.New employees are trained.SWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS Team4.TrainingIdentify safety training needs and develop a training plan.No written safety training plan.SWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS TeamTrain supervisors/managers and workers.Being done based on need.Identify safety training needs and develop a training plan. Train supervisors/managers and workers.Included in OHS management planDevelop procedure for proactive OHS hazard reporting. Train all staff in procedure5.Hazard/ incident/ accident reportingDevelop procedure for proactive OHS hazard reporting. Train all staff in procedureIncluded in OHS management planSWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS TeamDevelop procedure and supporting documentation for near miss/ incident/ accident reporting. Train all staff in procedure.Develop procedure for investigating any incidents or near misses to identify the hazards that contributed to these eventsEnsure that corrective actions are documented, responsibilities assigned and implemented.Develop procedure and supporting documentation for near miss/ incident/ accident reporting.Train all staff in procedure.Develop procedure for investigating any incidents or near misses to identify the hazards that contributed to these events. Ensure that corrective actions are documented, responsibilities assigned and implemented.6.Incident RecordingDevelop a procedure for notifying Work Safe following a serious incident (in consultation with employees).Recorded in the general log- book.SWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS Team7.Manual HandlingIdentify and list any tasks considered to involve manual handling based on Code of Practice Manual Handling i.e., all tasks involving handling people/children, equipment, home maintenance tasks.Included in OHS management planSWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS TeamAssess and develop controls. Care plans should clearly define handling requirements.Transferring people safely for guidance on specific client transfersManual Handling Code of Practice for general guidance on non-client related manual handling controlsDesigning Workplaces for Safer Handling of patients and residents for guidance on workplace design including dimension requirementsHomecare Guide for OHS controls for homecare, attendant care, and at home maintenance tasksImplement controls and monitor effectiveness.8.Slips, Trips & FallsUndertake regular workplace inspections to identify any slip/ trip/ fall hazards, and implement controls.Done based on need.SWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS Team9.Hazardous SubstancesDevelop a Register of all chemicals stored on premise. The register can form the index to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) file.Hanging of MSDS and labellingSWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS TeamProvide, and train staff in the use of, required Personal Protective Equipment.Complete a workplace inspection and ensure that all chemicals are adequately labelled, in appropriate containers and stored appropriately.10.Infectious diseasesDevelop infection control procedures. Train staff.Threat of vector (mosquitos) borne diseases exist during part of the year.SWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS TeamDevelop appropriate handling and disposal methods for sharps. Train staff.Handled as part of solid wastes.11.Workplace BullyingDevelop and communicate procedures for reporting and investigating and resolving incidents of workplace bullying.Internal GRM can be used.SWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS TeamIdentify and list situations/environments where there is the potential for occupational violence to occur. Implement controls and monitor effectiveness.12.Occupational ViolenceIdentify and list situations/environments where there is the potential for occupational violence to occur.Internal GRM can be used.SWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS TeamAssess and develop controls – consider both the workplace environment, and tasks.Implement controls and monitor effectiveness.Train workers in the prevention of aggression and violence.13.Off-site workersEnsure that procedures for hazards below, control OHS risks for offsite workers:Need based actions are taken.SWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS TeamHazardous substancesManual handlingWorkplace layout and housekeepingOccupational violenceBiological hazardsElectrical hazardsEmergency evacuation Emergency communication14.Office/computer workstationsProvide appropriate equipment, set up workstations and train staff.Routinely doneSWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS Team15.Electrical SafetyUndertake regular workplace inspections to identify any electrical equipment (plugs, sockets, switches, cords, leads appliances, power tools, power boards and extension leads).Certified electricians are available and jobs are routinely done.Maintain electrical equipment in line with ISO Standards.Develop and communicate a procedure for the immediate withdrawal of any faulty items, and repair if appropriate.16.First AidDetermine the first aid needs of your workplace.A certified resident medical Doctor is available at the site for routine first aid.SWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS Team and medical technician.Train first aiders.Some employees are trained.Put together first aid kits and establish a protocol to check and replenish them regularly.First Aid Kits are available at the medical room in the custody of the medical Doctor.Develop first aid procedures and communicate to all staff.Training routinely provided.17.Contractor managementDevelop procedures for the management of contractors – including cleaners, electricians, equipment service personnel – that covers OHS requirements.Currently only supplier contractors are involved.SWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS Team18.Purchasing equipmentDevelop and implement a procedure for considering OHS issues prior to the purchase of any equipment.Purchases are vetted for OHS issues.SWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS Team19.Emergency preparednessDevelop emergency response procedures and train staff.Included in OHS management plan.SWTP PHASE III OHS/EHS Team