First Balfour

BGI- Palayan Binary Power Plant Project

Connection Asset Package

WORKS AT HEIGHT RESCUE PLAN

The implementation and maintenance of a safe work is the individual responsibilities of all
employees and visitors at the jobsite. It is the company policy to provide prompt medical
treatment when a worker is involved in accidents and injuries on the job site. To do this,
workers may have to perform safely and carefully while working at heights. In this
situation, the company has an Emergency Response Technician to handle the
emergency situation specifically at high-angle rescues. This procedure applies to all first
Balfour working area; not only for high angle rescue but for all type of emergency
situations.

PURPOSE OF RESCUE ON WORKING AT HEIGHTS:

When a worker falls and is suspended in harness, it’s important to rescue him/her as soon as
possible because of the following reasons:

• The worker may have suffered injuries during the fall accident and may need

immediate medical attention

• When workers are suspended in their safety harnesses for a long period of time,
they may suffer from blood pooling in the lower extremities. This situation leads to
Suspension trauma.

• The victim-worker may panic if there is no one who can help him/her during

the said situation.

• The event that leads to the fall may create additional risks and injuries that
need to be addressed.

EMERGENCY PLANNING

1. OPERATION PLANNING
• All site personnel must proceed to the specific evacuation area. The
group must appoint one person to be in charge of the situation to give out
instructions regarding the emergency procedures.

• Identify and coordinate the ERT team of and for the emergency situation.

• The ERT Team is equipped with the knowledge to handle the emergency

situation. Each member of the team is highly trained to use the equipment.
 1.1 Rescue equipment to be used;

 Full body harness – 1 set

 Rescue 8 (50KN) – 1 pc

 Carabeners (50KN)- 6 pcs

 Rappel gloves – 2 pairs

 Polyester rope (12mm)n- 200m, 2 roll

 Spine board/ long board- 1 pc

 First aid kit – 1 set

 Rapid Response Vehicle (with Driver and crew)

2. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

• If a worker falls and is suspended by a safety harness, implement the
emergencyresponse plan by following the steps below:

Scene Safety - make sure the scene is safe, the area fully isolated, and essential personnel
only allowed on the incident area.

 Extent of incident should be known to

everybody as not to interfere with other works
and/or the emergency needed general
evacuation.
 Consider Covid-19 Protocols during rescue
execution
 The other workers must evacuate the scene
and proceed to designated evacuation area.
• Identify the Victims- as much as possible know the identity of

the victims

• If more than one fallen worker, respond on the unconscious

worker first before the semi-conscious one for immediate

retrieval.

• Identify the victim's name, age, gender and address

■ Identify the number of Victims involved

o The team should have the number of victims involved
during the accident
• Exact Location of the Victims- must be accurate
• Perform a high-angle rescue operation - establish an

anchor point .The anchor point is for the anchoring

system
o Perform the necessary rescue operation
o The ERT Team must use their knowledge to use the
appropriateequipment for the emergency at hand.

• Primary Survey of the Victims

o Check for Responsiveness

o Check the Victim's condition:

a. Airway

b. Breathing

c. Circulation
• High-angle Rescue Operation

o Depends on the situation and position of the victim/s, so

that equipment must be prepared and is accurate for the
situation.

• Secondary Survey of the Victims

o If the victim/s is/are in the ground after performing the high-

angle rescue operation, the team must check the possible

conditions and injuries of the patient

o After first-aid application towards the patient:
a. Turn over to medical personnel

b. Transport patient to the hospital for further diagnosis

 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
Jeune Ace
Juene M.Tagaza
Ace Tagaza

IC- INDICENT COMMANDER

Alfredo S. Maninang
OPERATION MANAGER

Paquito F. Kong Jr.

ESH LEAD

Ariel Lungay
SCAFFOLD/WORK AT HEIGHT COORDINATOR

Arnol Beltran
SAFETY OFFICER

ERT TEAM

SYSTEM MEDICAL RESCUE

Albert Pelagio Roberto Revilla

Belardo Hadap Jr.
MAIN LINE BELAY LINE
Renato De leon Jose Apin Jr. FB PHYSICIAN

MAIN LINE LEAD RIGGER

Arnel Malacas Edwin Toledo Arvin Lovedorial/
Minakhim Arpa
RIGGER RIGGER OH NURSES

Darryl Decin/ Arwin

Abellano/ Christian Janolan
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
FIRST AIDERS

 Incident Commander – 09178278266

RAPID VEHICLE DRIVER
 Operations Manager- 09171607738 AND CREW
 CA ESH Lead – 09175943798
 CA Safety officer – 091750435 15
 ERT Lead – 09075400118
 FB Clinic / Rapid Response Vehicle- 09171225976 / 09178478569
 EDC Clinic - 09176743143
 3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

o INCIDENT COMMANDER (Construction Manager)

Authorizes this rescue procedure.
o OPERATION MANAGER (Project Manager)
Ensures this rescue procedure is established and proper steps are carried out in accordance with this procedure.

o HSE LEAD
Provides advice and support in the application of this rescue procedure and monitors other roles effectiveness.

o SAFETY OFFICER
Ensure duties are carried out in accordance with this rescue procedure.

o SCAFFOLD/WORK AT HEIGHT CO-ORDINATOR

To provide all relevant information including where appropriate design details, specifications, and calculations to INCIDENT
COMMANDER and to work in accordance with this rescue procedure.

o ERT TEAM
To work in accordance with this Rescue procedure and any other information/rules provided herein.

THE SUPERVISOR MUST:

1. Ensure a trained and competent in a fall hazard or a potential rescue application is available during the
work at height activity and coordinate with EDC if there is a competent fall arrest rescuer on call or stand-by
in case needed.

2. (Or alternate foreperson) takes control of the situation.

3. Sounds the emergency alarm-three long consecutive whistle (this can be done also by the attending on-
site First Aider.

4. All workers in the immediate vicinity of the incident stop working. The site supervisor quickly evaluates the
situation and identifies any further hazards that could arise.

5. Or his designee acquires help if workers are close by. If no one is close enough, the site supervisor calls for
help.

6. Coordinate with EDC Emergency Hotline in case of emergency

7. (Or a worker assigned to the task) isolates the accident zone and its perimeter to limit further exposure.

8. (Or a worker assigned to the task} moves all non-affected personnel to a safe zone or directs them to
remain where they are.

9. Sends a designated worker to the site gate to meet the response team (emergency support form Client as
needed) and ensure that they have a safe access path to the incident scene.

10. Assembles the emergency rescue team at the incident site as quickly as possible to determine the best
rescue procedure for the situation.
ON SITE RESCUE PROCEDURES

This procedure form part of the written Work at Height Rescue Plan and are based on the assessment of
hazards in the named area of work. These procedures must be corrected to include any specific
procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services for the worksite.

PRIOR TO WORK AT HEIGHT:

1. The on-site Supervisor or his/her designee shall ensure that the attached work at height rescue plan
has been completed and that all the rescue equipment identified in the plan is available to effect a
rescue at the named location/area of work.
2. The on-site Supervisor or his/her designee shall ensure that an adequate number of appropriately
trained persons (as documented in the attached rescue plan) are available for immediate
implementation of these on-site rescue procedures that apply to the named work area.
3. The on-site Supervisor or his/her designee shall review all emergency procedures, including
procedures relating to emergencies outside the named work area with all appropriate personnel.
4. The on-site Supervisor or his/her designee shall confirm that the rescue equipment is located at the
agreed staging area.
5. The Safety Standby shall establish communication with all workers, using the means described in the
attached rescue plan.

ON COMMENCEMENT OF WORK AT HEIGHT:

1. The Safety Standby who is stationed near the area of work as described in the attached rescue plan
remains in frequent communication with all workers working at height.
2. The Safety Standby must be notified immediately if a work at height worker recognizes:
• an unexpected hazard
• an unsafe act
• a condition prohibited by the permit
3. Work at Height Workers must descend and evacuate the area as quickly as possible, when:
• an order to evacuate is given by the Safety Standby or Person in Charge
• an unacceptable condition arises
• an evacuation alarm is activated

IN THE EVENT OF A WORK AT HEIGHT RESCUE:

1. The Safety Standby shall not execute a rescue until they have activated a rescue response
from the designated rescue team, using the means of communication described in the
attached rescue plan.
2. Using applicable rescue techniques to move the person, the person requiring rescuing will
be retrieved and moved out of the area to a safe location by the recue team.
3. If the fallen worker is not conscious or cannot reliably help with the rescue, at least two
rescuers may be needed.
4. Once the fallen worker has been brought to a safe location, administer first aid and treat the
person for suspension trauma and any other injury.
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5. Arrange transportation to hospital if required. A Rapid Response Vehicle can safely

transport the individual to the hospital if necessary.

6. List other additional site specific steps as necessary

POST-RESCUE PROCEDURE:

All non-affected workers should remain in the designated safe gathering zone until the site
supervisor notifies them to do otherwise.

The site Supervisor and Safety Officer should

1. Begin the accident investigation.
2. Quarantine all fall-arrest equipment that may have been subjected to fall fatigue effects
and/or shock loading for further investigation.
3. Secure the area (the OHSA requires that an accident scene not be disturbed where a fatal or
critical injury has occurred).
4. Determine whether or not the jobsite-specific rescue and evacuation plans were followed as
designed.
5. Record modifications or additions to the plans that the rescue team deems necessary.
6. Record all documented communications with fire, police, and other rescuers involved.
7. Record all documented statements from employees, witnesses, and others.
8. Save all photographs of the incident.
9. Record all key information such as dates, time, weather, general site conditions, and specific
accident locations including sketches of the immediate incident area, complete with
measurements if applicable.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR A FALLEN/ SUSPENDED WORKER

• In this approved rescue plan, it is vital that the lowering system can be controlled to prevent
the worker's body from being laid flat as it reaches the ground.
• Anyone released from immobile suspension should be kept in a sitting position for at least 30
minutes
• Regarding the position of the fallen worker: during rescue, a position with the lower limbs
slightly elevated may be preferable.
• After rescue, if conscious, position the fallen worker to sit in the ‘W’ position (legs pulled
towards chest) if possible. - Do NOT allow them to lie flat.
• If fallen worker has been lowered down unconscious, seek first the advice of qualified
medical personnel in providing a recovery position (horizontally).
• If suspension trauma is a possibility, alert medical assistance immediately.
• Let EMT know it is a fallen worker and that the worker should not be layed flat.
They should be transported in the sitting position to the nearest hospital unless in cardiac arrest.

Note: Suspension trauma can only affect someone who is immobile – specifically not using their leg muscles
to any great extent. It does not normally affect people who wear a harness who are:

- Actively moving about (climbing, rope access, rescue work, etc.)

- Suspended for only a minute or two (parachutists)

Prepared by: Noted by: Approved by:

Albert Pelagio Jeune Ace Tagaza Alfredo S. Maninang

ERT Lead Construction Manager Project Manager
 WORK AT HEIGHT RESCUE PLAN
LOCATION/AREA OF WORK: >.
Describe the work task to be done at height:

List the names of personnel who are involved in the work at height:

1. 3.

2.________________________ 4.__________________________

SAFETY STANDBY: ON-SITE SUPERVISOR:

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NOTE: Workers must never work at height alone. A lone worker cannot initiate a plan for self-rescue if they are hurt
or unable to reach a means of communication
.
RESCUE:
For this Work at Height we have decided to use: { as appropriate}

□ ON-SITE RESCUE SERVICES: list names:

1. 3.

2. 4.

□ OFF-SITE RESCUE SERVICES: { as appropriate)

The Person in Charge will contact:

1.

2.
Note: It is not acceptable to rely on local emergency service provider to be the emergency response as
rescue time is critical.
METHODS OF COMMUNICATION:
SAFETY STANDBY AND SUSPENDED WORKER: ( as appropriate)

□ Direct voice □ Visual Hand Signal □ Phone □ Two-way Radio □Other _

SAFETY STANDBY AND RESCUE TEAM:

□ Direct voice □ Visual Hand Signal □ Phone □ Two-way Radio □Other _

SAFETY STANDBY TO PERSON IN CHARGE OF AREA:

□ Phone □ Two-way Radio □ Other _

EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
In the event of an emergency/fall from height the WAH Safety Standby should immediately alert:

RESCUE TEAM: Name:. _ Name: _

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Name:. _ Name:

FIRST AIDER(S} Name: _ Name:

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NOTE: If required, a designated person should go to the site entrance direct the emergency services, and provide the
following information:

• Location / how high up the casualty is

• Person's condition after fall
(Check □ as appropriate)
SAFETY OF PERSONNEL:
• Are the workers competent & their training current in the use of
Yes □ No □
Rescue equipment? Yes □ No □
Yes □ No □
Are there a sufficient number of trained rescuers available?

• Is the rescue equipment selected appropriate for nature of work?

What obstructions are in the way of reaching the suspended worker, if in case?
Has the method of lowering casualty been decided? Yes □ No □
Details:

METHODS OF RESCUE:

(check □as appropriate)

□ Rescue ladder □ Pull casualty up through floor/slab/roof
□ Pull casualty in through _

□ Climb/ abseil down building / structure

□ Crane man basket

□ Others: (e.g. use of spine board)

Anchorage: □Beam □Stairwell □Support Bar □ Support Column □ Other: _

RESCUE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

(check □as appropriate and indicate quantity needed}

□ Rescue ladder □ Safety Lines
□ Suspension trauma safety strap □ Stretcher
□ Self-rescue ladder □Fire Extinguishers
□ Climbing/ rope rescue system □ (list other}
□ Anchor Straps □Pulleys
Crane man basket □ Shock absorbers/lanyards
□ MEWP □Body Harnesses
□ Carabineers

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

(check □ where applicable below and indicate quantity needed}

□ Trauma Kit
□ First Aid Kit
□ Resuscitator & Automated External Defibrillator

ADDITIONAL PPE REQUIREMENTS:

(Indicate what is needed)

□High Visibility Vests □ Hearing Protection □Safety Boots □ Hard Hats □ Safety Glasses/Goggles □Gloves
ACTION IF WORKER IS INJURED:
{ as appropriate)Can casualty still be rescued within 5 minutes? Yes □ No□Is a qualified
first aider who understands suspension trauma present? Yes □ No □
Who and how will the emergency services and hospital be alerted?
Details:
ACTIONS TO PROTECT OTHERS:

( as appropriate} ( as appropriate)
□ Assign someone to direct traffic Set up barriers

□
Diagram of Work Area: Include direction of approach for rescue team/emergency response and any staging areas.