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Project Director:

Management Consultant: ASHGHAL

Supervising Consultant: GEIC

My name is……, I am HSE Manager from Marbu Contracting Co. I have 15 years work experiences in
construction industries being Civil engineering degree holder as formally practices site engineer and
health and safety field. I letter traveled to Dubai where I pick up interest in health and safety professional.
I am certified with NVQ level 6, NEBOSH IGC, IOSH managing Safely and OSHAS 36 hours, I started my
profession in 2005 with Julius Berger Nigeria PLC back in Nigerin – west road of 38km road with 15 over
head bridges and 10 under passes.

1, What are you company's HSE Objectives. How would you measure it: Protect personnel
from any health hazards that may be associated with their work, Provide accident-free
Environment to Marbu and sub contractors' employees? Maintain compliance with all the
applicable HSE Legal/Regulatory requirements in Doha, Improve HSE culture among Marbu
and sub contractors' employees.

2, How would you measure KPI: Is tracking or measuring of safety performance. Leading Indicator:
are program/HSE activities to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. Number of training hours,
Inspection, Audit, Survey, toolbox talk, hazards identified, equipment breakdown, Employee Perception of
Management Commitment. Number of Reported Accidents & Incidents – lagging indicators measure
the occurrence and frequency of events that occurred in the past, such as the
number or rate of injuries, illnesses, lost workdays, fatalities and worker’s
compensation cost. The most difficult way to keep track of these numbers is to 'assemble' them
at the end of the year or reporting period after capturing them with paper-based forms, word
docs, spreadsheets and PDFs. The easiest way to track these safety KPI's over time is to use a
proper safety management system. Dashboards or automated charts. A good safety and
health program uses leading indicators to drive change and lagging indicators to
measure effectiveness.

How can you improve your safety culture: Adequate communication system in the workplace
in all changes in the site, communicate lesson learned, promote safety alert, Training of workers
in safe working practices, Proactive approach to control workplace hazards, Provision of
adequate PPEs for workers, encouraging workers through award system when they did well in
the site, Investigation of workplace accident, and risk assessment? involvement, consultation,

First question covered cylinder storage and transportation: Cylinders will not be transported with
regulators, gauges and hoses attached, transported in an upright position and will not be dragged in
equipment beds or truck beds on their side & stored in a clearly identified, dry, well-ventilated storage
area that is not exposed to heat or the direct rays of the sun. both empty and full, in the upright position
and secure with an insulated chain or non-conductive belt. During storage, close the cylinder valves with
the protective caps in place. To close the cylinder valves, remove the regulator and replace the valve
protection cap and hand tight before moving a cylinder with appropriate trolley. Maintain register of all
hazardous substance, obtain MSDS, health risk assessment.
Cylinders lifted from one elevation to another will be lifted only in racks or containers designed for that
purpose. Cylinders will not be hoisted by the valve cap or by means of magnets or slings. Cylinders will
not be used as rollers; will be transport on appropriate trolley & kept free of oil and grease. Type of gas
clearly marked on cylinders and segregation of incompatible gases is required.
Cylinders will be secured in place during use and storage. Securing shall be around the body of the
cylinder, securing around the cylinder neck or cap will be prohibited. All hose, valve and regulator

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assemblies will incorporate a flashback arrestor. Fuel gas and oxygen hoses will be of different colours
and will not be interchanged. Fuel gases will only be used for the purposes of cutting or heating. They will
never be used for pressure testing or ventilation.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY: Portable Power Tools will be of a double insulated type.

The Contractor will reduce risk by using cordless tools or electrical equipment that is operated at reduced
voltages. Only intrinsically safe electrical equipment will be permitted for use at any location where
flammable atmospheres may exist or confined space. All electrical circuits that are created will be
protected by earth leakage circuit breakers (ELCB). (it detects the earth leakage current and makes the
power supply off by opening the associated circuit breaker).
There are multiple ways to make equipment safe for use in explosive-hazardous areas. Intrinsic safety
(denoted by "i" “Ex” in the ATEX and IECEx Explosion Classifications) is one of several available methods
for electrical equipment.

Train people that use, handle or transport hazardous substances in the associated risks and control
measures. Provide appropriate spill containment and disposal Spill kit. A fire watchman will remain at the
site of hot work activity for 30 minutes after work is finished. Adequate storage provided and Class B fire
extinguisher near by
Lifting gear:
A wire rope used in raising, lowering or suspension of a load, will not be used if it is kinked, significantly
rusted, the core is visible or the rope has visible broken wires, exceeding 5% of the total or in any length
equal to 10 times the diameter of the rope. All lifting gear will be subjected to a thorough examination by a
competent person from 3rd party at intervals not exceeding 6 months. Identity number and SWL to be
check. All riggers will be required to wear a blue construction safety helmet and a red high visibility vest
for the purpose of easy identification on the Worksite

Concrete barriers: 3.8m length, height of 813 mm, a base width of 600 mm, and a top width of 240 mm
are optimum dimensions for a concrete barrier. Industrial Safety Helmet, Weight: Approx 250grams, Size:
12inches to 18inches
10.5.1 Permits
1 A permit-to-work system (Hot work, Excavation, Scaffolding & Electric work)
Heat Disorders & Health Effects: Heat fatigue is a state of discomfort from prolonged heat exposure. It is
generally caused by fluid loss. Heat rash is “prickly” Prickly heat occurs on skin that is persistently wetted
by unevaporated sweat, and heat rash papules may become infected if they are not treated. Heat
cramps are usually caused by performing hard physical labor in a hot environment. Cramps can be
caused by both too much and too little salt. Cramps appear to be caused by the lack of water
replenishment. Heat collapse is a condition where the brain does not receive enough oxygen because blood pools
in the extremities, resulting in a loss of consciousness (fainting or syncope). Heat exhaustion is a condition with
symptoms of headache, nausea, vertigo, weakness, thirst, and giddiness. Heat stroke is a condition when the
body’s system of temperature regulation fails and body temperature rises to critical levels. Engineering Controls:
Shade and Shielding, Ventilation, Work Scheduling, Work Rest Intervals, Fluid Replacement, Buddy
System

3. Scenario: How can you improve your site areas and site safety culture on standing
instructions given by the Client and submit a Plan for it. Failure to comply will lead for
disciplinary action against the contractor and project repercussions...

Housekeeping / General site Clearness. / Trench Protection (Secondary) as a case study:

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Information will be communicated to site management through HSE meetings and emails, To
the workers through Toolbox Talk, Pre task Briefing, Sharing of the site according to responsible
personnel. – Project Engineer, foreman and my safety officer in-charge of the location, Each
and every end of the shift, there will be housekeeping for the site, monitoring of the activities
through the safety officer for the compliance, Safety coordinator with help of other safety helpers
will coordinate on daily bases for the compliance of the plan and report to me and pictures.

4) Scenario: A kilometers project site how will you ensure monitoring. Give 3 ways of
monitoring the site.

 Through segmentation / division / phases and I assigning each of the phases to a

competent safety officer for adequate monitoring, creating a group what up for all phases
for HSE team and Construction Team, Other what up platform for permit to work system
for safety personnel to control activities in the site and notify me in the office,
 Make Safety our Top Priority, Conduct Daily Site Inspections and Safety Meetings,
 Establish performance measurements, and hold our crew accountable

(5) What are the contents of HSE Plan? Is a project specific document that described contractors’ safety
mgt system that will be used throughout &shall confirm with all the requirement defined within the contract document?

Cover page,Introduction, project Scope, Project Description, Laws/Legislations & Specifications,

Abbre/Definitions, OH&S Policy and Objective, COH&S Plan, Key Performance Indicator,
Organization and Responsibilities, Non-conformance, Subcontractor OH&S, Hazards and Risk
Management, Incident Reporting Procedure, Training Matrix, HSE Audit, Management Review,
Emergency Management Procedure, Communication, HSE Monitoring, Heat stress Procedure,
Traffic management plan, Safe Procedures plan, Fire plan, Environmental management
Procedure, Security Management, Safety Files, Attachments.

7) Contents of HSE Policy 3 points

 Statement of intent, Organization, Arrangement.

10) A works site with 165 workers. What are the welfare requirements explained
specifically and in which clause is it written?

Portable toilet (@ 25 workers to 1 cable – ministry of labor 14 of 2004), Qatar Labour Law No.14
of 2015, Welfare for migrants 2014 by supreme committee, Qatar Environment Protection Law
(No.4 for the year 2005), Environment law 30 of 2002, Workers’ Rights Booklet 2009 (National
Human Rights Committee), Qatar Civil Defence Law No.9 of 2012, Law No.8 of 1974 Public
Hygiene from MOPH Requirements.

Specifications

Work Zone Traffic Management Guide-ASHGHAL Rev. 1.2, Workers' Rights Book-National Human Rights
Committee- Qatar, Qatar Traffic Control at Road Works, Kahramaa Safety Guidelines for Utility
Protection.

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What is legal compliance? Complying with the relevant state of Qatar Laws & regulation.
Safety inspections is a critical examination of hazards, risks, and other tactics that might prevent
a company from operating safely. Meanwhile, safety audits evaluate & examine whether
programs and strategies are meeting a company’s goals.

13) How do you manage construction team

Communication by coordination with project management, construction manager, project

engineers and site engineer, site supervisor and discussing of activities to be commence so that
safety department could be prepared ahead. Conducting HSE meeting weekly while discussion
of observations and control- closeout. Issuing (NCR – Noncompliance Report) to construction
that failed to compliance on site health and safety Rules and regulation

14) What is the requirement for water filter: 3 earthen candle Ceramic type. risk assessment
is a systematic process of identifying hazards and evaluating any associated risks within a
workplace, then implementing reasonable control measures to remove or reduce them.

15) Where do you sight the HSE Regulations

Qatar Civil Defense Law no 9, 2012, Qatar Labor law no 14, 2004, Qatar Environment
Protection laws no 30, 2002, Qatar Traffic law no.19 of 2007, Qatar public Hygiene Law no 18,
2017, Resolution of the Minister for Civil service and housing affairs 2005, no 8, 9, 17, 18, 19,

Construction Management Regulation 2015- Ashghal, Kharammar Specification 2014 (BCD),

Qatar highway design manual, QCS 2014 section -1 / part 10 / page-37 / clause-10.6.1

16) RPD – Road projects Departments, DNPD – Drainage Network Project Department

17) NCR- Noncompliance Report (How do you close your NCR)

Send to consultant then consultant to me, Corrective action plan which contain ways to close
the NCR, time to close it,

18. What are your daily work activities.

Check email to find out if I have any email from the consultant or the construction team then I
will reply, I will go and see project director to find out if he has any message for me. Then check
the permit coordinator to find out all activities in the site and their locations. I will go to site at
9am to patrol to all the zones to observe how the activities are going on in the site. After then, I
will close any pending observation from the consultant, then conduct training needs of the site if
any.

19. How do you carry out your audit: Audit is critical examination of HSE Management
system established and maintain in accordance with Qatari law, international specification, and
standards in project client documents and approved HSES Plan.

Audit Plan: I will write to Integrated Management System engineer to be invited for audit, first
meeting will be to discuss and schedule date which is call audit preparation meeting- discussing

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about the scope, requirement, and criteria. Second meeting will be audits proper which involve
document review, site observation and inspection, questionnaire, random interview to the
workers, He will go and prepare audit findings and send to me. Implementation of corrective
action plan from his recommendations

(20) What is AIR (Accident Incident Rate)

Number of reported accident in a specific period x 100,000/ Average number of employee in

that period

(21) What is AFR (Accident Frequency Rate) The frequency rate is the number of
occupational accidents (work stopped more than one day) arisen during a period of 12 months
by one million hours worked Number of reportable accidents in a specific period x 1,000,000 /
number of hours worked in that period. LTIFR = Number of lost time injuries in a reporting
period x 1,000,000) / (Total hours worked in the reporting period. the number of lost time injuries
that occurred during the reporting period. Most companies choose to calculate LTIFR per 1
million man hours worked

(22) Tell us the incidents or accidents to be recorded under AFR

 Number of fatal cases, Loss time injuries above 7 days, Restricted work cases

(24) How do you reduce accident frequency rate: Proper investigation of the accident to
identify the root causes of the accident

 Communicate the corrective and preventive measures to the work force

25) How do you ensure effective communication? Removing language barriers and the used
of jargons. Use of different languages in the site, Posters and signage.
26). How do you investigate accident in the workplace: Visit the scene, make exclusive the
area of the accident to avoid removing the evident? Interview the witness for the witness
statement, evaluate the accident and make finding to know the root cause and communicate the
preventive and corrective measures to respective workers to prevent the reoccurrence through
Tool box Talk for workers and email, presentation for staff

27). In a scenario whereby you have 20 meters excavation to do in between live traffic
and residential area. What are the steps.: Road opening permit, TDP Permit, MME permit,
SIS, RA/MS, Geotechnical analysis (to determined shoring system), Conduct cat scanning to
identify married utility or by conducting trial pit, Installation of interlocking concrete barriers 1.2
m away from edge of excavation, Ashghal Hoarding not less than 2 meters, Placing of reflective
taps on the concrete barriers (red and yellow), Fixing of flash lights or warning light in the
holding, Appropriate signage – restricted area, Deep excavation according to work zone traffic
management guide. Generator, pumps, access ladder, stop block, ventilation, lighting
watchman, gas tester, rescue equipment

28, In a scenario where you have 258 workers at site, can you please tell us how to set
the welfare facilities.

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Appropriate / sufficient rest shelters with air conditioner, bench, tables, washing hand facilities
for the workers. Portable drinking water stand with ceramic filters, one stand to 20 workers.
Toilet to be 25 workers to one cabin and distance that is not more than 3 minutes’ walk from the
rest shelter or 6 minutes walks to the work area.

29. What are the first aid facilities? Clean room with portable water , First aid box, First aid
kits, Competent nurse and first aider, Having certified by ministry of public health , Stand by
ambulance / stand by vehicle, Stretcher

30. When do you employ site nurse: Workers more than 100 = Nurse. First aider --- one to 25
workers, Doctor - one to 500 workers

31. QCS 2014 Sect. 11.1 contents – Regulatory Documents. 11.2 Safety & Acct Pr Mgt Sy.

Part 1 Qatar Legislation and Management, Part 2 Occupational health and Hygiene, Part 3
Working at Heights, Part 4 Safe Use of Plant Equipment, Part 5 Other hazardous Activities, Part
6 Human Factors, Part 7 Fire and Flammable Substances, Part 8 Miscellaneous

32. Incident Communication among contractor and consultant: SMS, Phone Call & Email is
required immediate accident happen, written Incident Notification Within 2Hrs to respective supervision
consultant, and detailed incident Report before 7 working days.
31. QCS 2014 Important parts. Section 1 part 10

10.1. General, 10.2.Contractor HSE Plan, 10.3.Emergency Response, 10.4.Earthquake

Emergency Plan, 10.5.Special Safety Requirement, 10.6.First Aid, 10.7.Fire Precaution and
prevention Plan, 10.8.Safety of the public, 10.9.Welfare and safety of workmen, 10.10. Labor
Accommodation

(32) The laws guiding different parts of QCS: Qatar environmental Law 30,2002, Labour
Law 14 2004, Traffic Law, 19, 2007, Civil Defense 9 2012, Workers Right Booklet 2009, Labor
Welfare 2014, Qatar Foundation- labor welfare, Qatar Labor no 14 of 2004: Labor
Accommodation

33. How to implement Traffic Diversion plan TDP in live Traffic for Short Term Work

Traffic Diversion plan implementation starts Installation TTM and Decommissioning of TTM

Installation of TTM (Temporary Traffic Management OR road safety requirement)

It involves five areas Installation of TTM starts from the installation of

-Advanced warning area with signage for advance warning area (Men at work. Speed Limit)
binding right or might. 100M at per hour (the distance between men at work signage and
temporary speed limit signage is 80 meters.

-Transition Area: Diversion of area starts from transition area with corns and signage (example
of signage Take right or right arrow sign, Chevron right and take light or right arrow sign. 100
meters between the beginnings of transition area to chevron right. Between transitions area to
longitudinal area is 100 meters.

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-Safety Buffer area (Longitudinal) – this is the place between transition and work area and it is a
place that Truck mounted Alternator (TMA) is placed and no worker is allow to stay there. The
distance between ends of transition to longitudinal area is 100 meters.

-Work area: where the work is going on and

-Termination Area. References – Work zone Traffic Management guide and Qatar Traffic Law
no 19 of 2007

Decommissioning: It has to start in opposite direction of the installation of temporary traffic

Management which means starting from termination area

34. Management Review: Is the routine evaluation of whether management systems are
performing as intended and producing the desired results as efficiently as possible

Health and safety policy, Objectives and targets, Action plans, Follow-up action from
previous meetings, Health and safety system suitability, Audit results, Preventive and
corrective actions, Regulatory changes, Continual improvement measures,
Performance measures, Major procedure and risk review changes, Health and safety
plans. Reference: QCS Section 1.10.1

35. Three submittal for prior to 30 days of awarding contract

HSE Plan, Emergency responses plan, ‘Traffic Management Plan. Reference: Section
1, part 10.2

35 Requirement for labor accommodation

Accommodation must be approved by Civil Defense for labor accommodation of labors

4 workers per room, Water running stand is 1 for 20 workers with ceramic water filter,
Shower cabin/ toilet/bathroom 1 for 6 workers, Approved catering services, approved
waste management, Recreation facilities. Bsc degree in hotel management or facility
management for campus and ventilation exhaust fans in the toilet

Reference: Qatar labor law no 14 of 2004. Ashghal and Supreme committee on migrant
welfare, QCS 1.10.10

36. Labor Camp inspection list of content : Fire safety, Population density and
Accommodation, Food safety and dinning, Welfare and recreation, Management Ethos,
Governance and Audit, Quality and Location of Sanitation Facilities, Access to
Religious, Social and Domestic Facilities, Access to Transport,

Reference: Supreme committee for Immigrant workers accommodation, Supreme

Council of Health and Qatar labor law no 14 of 2004

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37. Different between ISO 18001 and 45001: OHSAS 18001 delegate health and safety
responsibilities to safety manager rather than integrating the system into the organization’s
operations system. ISO 45001 incorporate health and safety into overall management system,
making the management the head of HSE and involve leadership and Worker Participation. ISO
45001 focuses on identifying and controlling risk rather than hazards as done with OHSAS
18001.

38. How will the consultant manage the contractor?

Requesting the 3 major submittals (HSE plan, TMP, Emergency Responses plan), I will review it
to ensure it is in line with QSC requirements, specifications and ISO 45001 and send to
ASHGHAL. If their submittals did not meet this requirement, it shall be return to them, If it is in
line with all the requirement, it will be approve with comment. Monitor and manage project
contractors in ensuring compliance with project HSE plan, policies and procedures, and
Implementation of field and office HS&E program and occupational safety and health regulation
in line with client requirement. Implement HSE Management Systems and Safe System of
Work so as to ensure safe execution of the project. Implementation of weekly HSE progress
meeting, doing of focus audit every 3 months, site walk thru with the contractor management,
conducting joint inspection with contractor, and having meeting with my subordinates,
Whenever the contractor is not complaining with specification, none conformance Report
(NCR), Formal warning to contractor when they fail to comply, By management and monitoring
contractors’ health and safety management system, implementation of HSE programs for the
month ( trainings, certifications and other activities) , monitoring and management to ensure that
the contactor comply with project approved HSE plan and client policies and procedures- legal
compliance.

39- QSC Sect 11.1- Regulatory Documents and 11.2 – Safety and health
prevention management system

Part 1 Qatar Legislation and Management, Part 2 Occupational health and Hygiene, Part 3
Working at Heights, Part 4 Safe Use of Plant Equipment, Part 5 Other hazardous Activities, Part
6 Human Factors, Part 7 Fire and Flammable Substances, Part 8 Miscellaneous

40. Incident Communication System in ASHGHAL Projects: SMS, Phone Call & Email
immediately they was accident in the site to consultant and client, then Incident Notification
Within 2Hrs in written to respective supervision consultant and Detailed incident Report 7
working days.

41. The rubber protection to minimized the impact of crash on solid barrier is call: End
Treatment

42. Three stages for safe excavation works for road works in Doha.

- Before scheduling the work - Apply for RO permit (Road Opening permit) & obtain approval from all
concerned authorities and comply with the conditions mentioned in the RO. – Qpro

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Apply for Traffic Diversion Plan if the excavation will affect the free flow of traffic on the road
then reroute the road.

Apply for Ministry of Municipality and Environment Permit and comply with the conditions
mentioned in the MME

Apply for Service Information Sheet SIS, utility report and drawing. Comply with the conditions
before obtaining SIS approval. RO permit and SIS are time bound and hence have to be
renewed periodically, Limitation of Access (LOA), TDP implementation.

- Apply for Inspection Notification Request (INR) – consultant which will be given after Loss
Prevention Inspection has been completed with consultant and excavation competent engineer

- Inform the stakeholder which is the house occupants along the excavation area 2 weeks
ahead

Before commencing work at site: - conduct a cat scanning or once a locating device has been
used to determine cable positions and routes, excavation may take place, with trial holes using
suitable hand tools.

-Permit to work for excavation, lost prevention injury (LPI),

- Carry out hazard identification and risk assessment in conjunction with the excavation method
statement to determine control measures to mitigate the hazard/risk that will be created by the
work.

- Preparing excavation permit to guide the work in safe procedures

- Competent excavation supervisor will be appointed,
- A pre-work briefing based on the Job Hazard Analysis relating to the risks and required control
measures for the excavation work.
- All materials, plant and equipment will be checked to ensure that they are in good condition
- Solid barriers will be placed around all excavations over 1.2m deep at a distance at least of
1.2m with warning lighting and warning signs which will clearly state the hazards in the area.
QCS 1.10.8
- Safe working procedure for confined space entry when excavation is above 1.2 meters and all
equipment necessary for entering into and working in the confined space including access,
lighting, mechanical ventilation, gas detectors, communication, personal protective equipment
and emergency rescue equipment-QCS 1.10.5.7.
- Sloping or benching and shoring will be used to protect distress soil from collapsing or cave in
- Barricade the area with interlocking concrete barrier with hoarding of 1.8 meters with length of
3.8 meters and signage, flash lights, red and yellow reflective tape on the concrete barrier and
provision of all required workers welfares and logistics according to QSC 2014 and work zone
traffic guide

- Apply all safe procedure for work in excavation which start by implementing caving protection
but not limited to sloping, benching, and shoring or shielding and other safe system of work on
excavation

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- excavation after 1.5m will be consider confined space and all confined space precautions will
be apply

- Solid barriers will be placed around all excavations over 1.2m deep at a distance at least of
1.2m with warning lighting and warning signs which will clearly state the hazards in the area.
QCS 1.10.8
- Safe working procedure for confined space entry when excavation is above 1.2 meters and all
equipment necessary for entering into and working in the confined space including access,
lighting, mechanical ventilation, gas detectors, communication, personal protective equipment
and emergency rescue equipment-QCS 1.10.5.7.
- Sloping or benching and shoring will be used to protect distress soil from collapsing or cave in

44 Noise level in Qatar: According to MME, 55 decibel level of noise for residential area, 65
Decibel level of noise for commercial area, 75 Decibel level of noise for industrial area, while in
the evening it will be removed by 10 decibels.

45. Major excavation Hazards

Falling into an excavation, being trapped by the collapse of an excavation, working in an
excavation being struck by a falling object, working in an excavation being exposed to
contaminants that take oxygen from the environment.

46 Control risks of excavation: Eliminating the risk if it is reasonable practicable but if not
minimized the risk by substitution: For example, using an excavator with a rock breaker rather
than a manual method.
 Isolation: Isolate means preventing contact or exposure to the risk. For example, using concrete
barriers to separate pedestrians and mobile plant.
 Engineering controls: For example benching, battering or shoring supporting the sides of the
excavation to reduce the risk of excavation collapse (Mechanical device or processes).
 Minimized by implementing administrative controls, so far as is reasonably practicable, for
example by installing warning signs near the excavation (safe Method of work or procedures)
 Minimize any remaining risk with suitable PPE, for example hard hats, hearing protectors and
high-visibility vests.
47. When do you recommend for concrete barrier: Once the excavation is 300 mm deep
which is 0.3 meter, length of concrete barrier is 3.8m while height is 0.81cm
48. Things to monitor during lifting activities: Approved lifting plan, approved appointed
person for the project and supervisor, third party certified lifting accessories, lift gear, certified
operator and riggers. Issue permit, crane set up, barricade the area then lifting.
49. Things to know about confined space: Entry permits, competent supervisor, procedure/
safe system of work, formal training, and all attendees must be trained
50. How to minimize risk in excavation works: Spotter to give operator signal, flag man to
control equipment maneuvering, proper lighting, deploy of water bowser for dust suppression.,
shoring to prevent cave in or excavation collapse.
51. Element of Health and safety management system
The five POPMAR elements are: Policy, Organization, Plan, Monitor, Audit and Review .
52. Action plan on excavation: This is table form that shows actions to be taken to minimize
hazards in the work place which starts from issue identified, recommendation, responsible
person, status, time frame and review.

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53. Contents of SIS: Transmission department and Distribution Department drawings

54. MME permits: Dewatering permit, haulage permit- transport dept., Flurry permit
55. H2S contents and how to identify its existence in the place: Toxic gas, heavier than air,
rotten egg smiles,
56. How to prepare Road Diversion Plan for approval
Contractor Road Traffic engineer prepare it, submit to Consultant traffic engineer to review, and
then send to Ashghal and then Ashghal will review and send to MOI traffic Department in line
with Work Zone Traffic Management guide revision 1.2 of 2015.

57. What is 4 weeks look ahead plan used by the consultant to management road
activities of Contractor
This details the process, plans, implementation, monitoring TTM,
58. Loss Prevention Inspection (LPI): This is inspection done before excavation start to
prevent damage to underground utility. It come in line with RPD procedure which starts from set
locate, mark, expose and protect the utility.
59. Competent Excavation engineer: This is the person that has the training, experience,
knowledge on the hazards associated with excavation and knows the ways of mitigating and
eliminating them.
60. Lux meter: It is photometry, this is used as a measure of the intensity, as perceived by the
human eye, of light that hits or passes through a surface. Work place lighting measurement
61. Approved H2S in confined Space: You find the H2S through gas test and acceptable
level is 10 ppm (parts per million) and CO 5ppm, Carbon monoxide TWA 25ppm STEL
62: Stakeholder engagement is part of Road opening permit which is done by PRO of the
contractor via flyers posting on the gates of resident of work area which contain work notice,
duration, and contact no for contractor and consultant.
63: Work duration with Truck mounted Attenuator (TMA): 0-15 minute - Short term work,
15-6hours – medium term work and 6 hours above – long term work.
64. Traffic Diversion Plan Contents: TDP is a document that detailed the processes and the
planning and implementation and monitoring and decommissioning of TTM. It includes Traffic
Diversion Plan Registration Form (including drawings), Network Traffic Impact Assessment.,
Road Safety Audit, Stakeholder Management Plan, Method Statement for Installation of
Temporary Traffic Management and decommissioning, Program of Inspections
Factors to consider when developing TDP: Type of road, traffic flow, permanent speed limit,
visibility, shift work, parking location, type of operation, temporary pedestrian route, diversion
route, commissioning.
Implementation of Traffic Diversion Plan: Installation of Traffic Control Devices, Delineation
device, traffic sign, traffic barrier, concrete barrier, water filled plastic, reflective cones, truck
mounted attenuator.
65. Threshold Limit Value: is believed to be a level to which a worker can be exposed day
after day for a working lifetime without adverse effects.
66. Why does H2S kill you: H2S is a very toxic gas. It has no color, but it smells like rotten
eggs. The gas can irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. Too much H2S can halt the
breathing Centre in the brain, which can cause death.
67. Permissible exposure limit (PEL) is a regulatory limit on the amount or concentration of a
substance in the air. This is usually based on an eight-hour time weighted average (TWA),
although some are based on short-term exposure limits (STEL). Workplace environmental
exposure limit (WEEL) may be expressed as TWA.
68. What is the difference between HSE Plan and HSE manual: HSE Plan Is a project
specific plan set with project requirements complying with the client Standards, local rules and
regulations followed in that particular country works. It uses specific forms and permit systems

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specific for the project. HSE Manual describes the overview of organizations towards the Health
Safety & Environment. It provides guidelines for effective management of overall HSE system
69. HSE Induction Content: The health and safety policy of the organization, Accident
reporting procedures, Fire arrangements, First aid arrangements, Location of welfare facilities
and any prohibited areas
70. The four gases that are detected through the gas meter: oxygen O2, Carbon monoxide
CO, Lower Explosive Limit- (combustible gas or vapor) LEL and Hydrogen Sulfide H2S
71. HSE Target: A detailed performance requirement, applicable to the organization that arises
from the HSE objectives and that needs to be set in order to achieve those objectives
72. HSE Objective: An HSE goal arising from a policy or standard that the organization sets
itself to achieve.
73: Risk management: identify the risk, measure risk, examine solution, implement solution,
and monitor result
74. The elements of the ISO 45001:2018: Context of the Organization, Leadership and Worker
Participation, Planning for the OH&S System, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluation.
Improvement
75: What are JSA and what is it used: is the step by step analysis of a job to determine the
safe working procedure. It includes breaking the job down into steps, Describe the hazards in
each step of task, Identify the desired control measures to mitigate the hazards
76. Confined Space Attendant: He is one who is aware of the confined space hazards and
knows how to react if anything goes wrong, able to maintain confined space entry log sheet.
Duties includes responsible for the safety of entrants, should be present whenever people are
working in confined space, maintain update entry log sheet, maintain continuous communication
with entrants and monitor conditions in the confined space to ensure a safe working
atmosphere, prevent unauthorized entry of personnel, initiate alarm for help if needed, evacuate
the entrants if conditions are not satisfying or in case of any general evacuation is initiated,
contact rescue personnel if necessary.
77. What are the requirements of a man basket: It should be designed and fabricated
according to standards, have third party certificate, two guide ropes, damage free lifting gears,
the load bearing capacity should be written on the man basket, shackles with cotter pin only to
be used.
78. How are slings inspected: All slings must be inspected before every use and periodically,
it should be inspected thoroughly and should be rejected, if found wear of one third the original
outside diameter of outside individual wires, severe corrosion,
79. What are the requirements for a crane lifting: Crane positioned on firm and level ground
with wood pads and steel plates. Outriggers are fully extended, tires are off ground, certified
operator and rigger are available, safe load indicator is working, the check list is filled with
competent person, crane has a valid inspection sticker, the loads weight is confirmed and it is
within the safe working limit of the crane, safety devices are not bypassed, the swing arm radius
is barricaded and unauthorized people are evacuated, the lifting tools are free from defects,
wind speed is less than 32kmh, approved lifting plan is available for critical lifts, permit for the
activity is obtained, crane operators and riggers vision is not obstructed, the load is well
balanced, and tag lines are used to control the weight
80. What is working radius: It is the maximum distance where the crane boom has to reach for
Lifting or lowering the load.
81. What is lifting plan: It is the document prepared for planning a critical lift by calculating and
considering all factors which is going to effect the lift and there by selecting the correct tools and
cranes and ensure the safe lifting procedure to be followed for the particular lift, giving details
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safety factor is, where the crane is positioned, from where the load is lifted, where it is fitted,
size and SWL of each lifting tool used. And load chart is attached with it.
82. What is Free fall distance: The distance, which you fall before the fall protection system
begins to slow you down. According to OSHA standards, this distance should never be more
than 1.8 meters (6 ft) and is based on the length of the lanyard and the location of the
attachment point of the harness where the lanyard is attached to
83: What is Micro tunneling: is an effective method of installing pipelines beneath highways,
Rail roads, runways, harbors, rivers, and environmentally sensitive areas where a maze of
underground utility lines already exist. Micro tunneling is a digging process that uses a remotely
controlled micro tunnel boring machine (MTBM)
84. What are Infrastructure projects: It covers the comprehensive development of civil work,
Including complete water & drainage networks irrigation & landscaping telecommunication lines
gravity pipelines & manholes pressure pipelines & chambers kerbing & paving roads, signs,
lighting buildings & structures Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
85. What is Work Load Limit (WLL): this is the loading limit from the Manufacturer of the crane
86. What is a critical lifting: This occurs when the crane lifts above 75% capacity of the crane,
when crane operator is lifting beyond his view, When 2 crane is lifting one material, when the
environment where the lifting is going on has soft grown or bad weather.
87. Major Road hazards: Collisions of vehicle, Pedestrian Workers Struck-by Traffic, Slips and
falls, Bad weather condition, limited space between work ways and road and overexertion /
excessive use of physical force above once capacity
88. What is the efficiency of Method of Rescue plan content: It must contain the names of
the competent rescue personnel, the type and availability of required rescue equipment, method
of rescue activities and effective means of summoning the rescue personnel.
89. What are the Control measures for critical excavation close to pedestrian access:
Carry out loss prevention Inspection by Supervision Consultant and Competent excavation
engineer, carry out CAT scan (Cable Avoidance Tool) to pinpoint location of underground
utilities, follow RPD procedure for exposing underground services which is locate, Mark, Expose
and protect, Exposing underground utilities using manual digging with hand tools insulted with
wooden handle, if the excavation reroute EHV, LOA will be required. Scanning should be done
with updated SIS utility drawing. Area barricaded / fencing of buffer zone with concrete barrier
and Ashghal Hoardings, installation of flashlight on the hoarding, signages and provision of
pedestrian access and access gate security to prevent third party entrance.
90. What critical Excavation: are the excavations close to live road, residential access area,
vicinity of Kharamaa substation, and underground utilities/ High voltage cables.
91: Major Hazards of excavation: Excavations collapsing and burying or injuring people
working in them (Adapting soil protection method like stepping, sloping and
shoring); material falling from the sides into any excavation; and. people or plant falling into
excavations (Adequate barricade and excavation sign board), vibration and hazardous noise,
exposure to an airborne contaminant (administrative control)
92. What is Geotechnical: This is the test used to check the physical property of soil, its
stability and ground water level.
93. A Risk Assessment Matrix, also known as a Probability and Severity risk matrix, is
designed to help you minimize the probability of potential risk to optimize project performance.
Essentially, a Risk Matrix is a visual depiction of the risks affecting a project to enable
companies to develop a mitigation strategy.
94. State the elements of the managing health and safety: A safety plan,
Policies, procedures and processes, Training and induction, Monitoring, Supervision,
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95. A Training Matrix (or training chart as they are sometimes called) is a tool that can
be used to track training and skill levels within an organization. ... When used as a
visual management tool, the matrix can identify, at a glance, individual skill levels and
weaknesses within the department or work cell.
96. ALARP" is short for "as low as reasonably practicable". Reasonably practicable involves
weighing a risk against the trouble, time and money needed to control it.
97. HAZOP, or a Hazard and Operability Study, is a systematic way to identify possible hazards in a
work process. It is presented in a tabular form with columns for, word guide, deviation,
consequences, possible causes, action required, responsible person, and done (sign off).
98. Hazard identification (HAZID) is “the process of identifying hazards, which forms the
essential first step of a risk assessment.
99. Inspection & Audit. At a high level, inspections are a “do” and audits are a “check”.
An inspection is typically something that a site is required to do by a compliance obligation.
An audit is the process of checking that compliance obligations have been met, including that
the required inspections have been done. Inspections are a systematic and thorough
examination of the physical conditions of the workplace, with a formal process of documenting
any hazards or unsafe practices.

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