HEALTH AND SAFETY

HEALTH AND SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY MANUAL

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this manual is to provide a guide for establishing and maintaining healthy

and

safe

working

conditions

at

working

site

of

BALAMA

GRAPHITE

PROJECT

in

Mozambique

and to promote safe practices by all staff, faculty.

Without

derogating

from

the

Contractor’s

obligations

under

Sub

Clause

1.13

(Compliance with Laws) all work to be executed under this Contract shall comply with

all

relevant

Mozambique

statutes

and

laws

In

addition,

the

Contractor

shall

comply

with

the

Employer’s

requirements

for

Health

and

Safety

and

Environmental

Management

for

the

project

Additional

safety

procedures

appropriate

to

specific

units

may also be in-place and must be followed.

1.2 Statement of Responsibility

Weare committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees, local labors, and

the

employees

have

the

responsibility

to

be

well- informed

regarding

potentially

hazardous

materials,

equipment,

and

activities

associated

with

their

employment.

1.3 Safety Responsibilities

Everyone

working

at

the

BALAMA

GRAPHITE

PROJECT

has

the

right

to

expect

safe

working conditions and is responsible to help ensure safety for themselves and others.

Everyone has an important role in safety.

1.4 Environmental Health and Safety

Our

mission

is

to

work

with

the

Employer

to

develop

and

implement

efficient,

comprehensive, and pro-active health and safety programs.

Priorities are as follows:

1. Provide a safe working environment through the development of safety programs that

protect the health and safety of faculty, staff, visitors, and the environment.

2. Assist the Employer in complying with

Mozambique laws

, and local regulations.

3. Provide oversight to ensure conformance with these programs.

1.5 Safety Principles

This safety manual incorporates four essential principles of safety. These principles are:

? Practice Safety

? Be Concerned About the Safety of Others

? Prevent Ac

cidents

? Respond to Emergencies

2.0 Safety Induction Procedures

Some

procedures may be described

as basic or fundamental to

safety in

any

place

at

working

site

where

potential

hazards

exist.

These

simple,

somewhat

“common

sense”

rules are important. If basic rules are followed, it is more likely that other, more complex,

and perhaps less intuitive safety procedures will also be followed.

An important part of any safety program is for all persons to respect and understand the

safety

and

health

hazards

associated

with

the

materials

and

equipment

used

and

to

practice the following general safety principles at all times.

2.1 Accident Prevention

Accident don’t “just happen”. They are caused. Accidents are caused by:

1. Unsafe acts and/or,

2. Unsafe conditions.

The unsafe acts include:

(a) Neglecting the use of personal protective gear,

(b)

Failure to dress safely,

(c)

Improper lifting methods and unsafe working posture,

(d) Horseplay,

(e) Toleration of irregularities,

(f) Neglecting to work safely in order to make life easier and etc.

The unsafe conditions are:

(a)

Unguarded open fire ,

(b)

Hazardous stacking of materials,

(c)

Unguarded machinery,

(d)

Poor maintenance of tools and equipment,

(e)

Insufficient lighting,

(f)

Inadequate ventilation, etc.

Accidents can be easily prevented by:

(a)

Practicing safe conduct,

(b)

Adopting safe methods,

(c)

Eliminating hazards,

(d)

Good supervision and guidance,

(e)

Keeping alert and paying attention,

(f)

Complying with safety rules

Remember : Prevention is more important than cure.

2.2 General Safety Rules

2.2.1Electrical Safety

1. Electricity can kill! Anyone using electrical apparatus has reason to concern. Electricity

is hazardous unless it is properly used.

2. General guidelines for the use of electricity are as follows:

(a) Never overload the circuit by using a multi-socket adaptor to allow several plugs on

the same socket outlet. One plug should go to one socket only.

(b)

Never

attempt

to

repair

faulty

equipment.

This

should

be

done

by

qualified

electricians.

(c)

Never

use

portable

equipment

without

earth

protection

unless it

is identified

to

be

double insulated.

(d) Before using portable equipment, its wire and plug should be checked. Frayed wires

and loose plugs should not be tolerated.

(e) Never use extension cords.

(f) Always handle equipment, power points, switches and plugs with dry hands.

(g) Remember: -- Improper use of electrical equipment can be dangerous.

(h) Equipment should not be switched on unattended.

(i) The power supply should be switched off before withdrawing or inserting a plug.

(j) Flammable liquids should not be placed near electrical equipment.

(k)

Vent

holes

of electrical

equipment

should not

be

blocked

as

the

heat built

up

can

cause fire. Dust depositing on the vent holes should be regularly removed.

(l) Routine maintenance of equipment should be done frequently.

2.2.2

Manual Handling

1. Remember the correct lifting method as incorrect posture may lead to permanent back

injury.

2. Use the aid of lifting equipment available for heavy objects.

3. Get help if lifting equipment is not available.

4. Protective gloves should be worn.

5. Be sure that the route of removal is not obstructed.

6. When rolling a drum, push against the side with the hands. Do not kick.

7. When moving gas cylinders, do not kick or drop. Use a trolley or roll along the bottom

rim with care. Also, the valve should be tightly closed with no naked flame existing in the

vicinity.

8.

Cylinders

should

be

kept

upright,

securely

chained,

and

stored

in

a

designated

Dangerous Goods Store.

9. When moving long objects, consider the presence of other persons as well.

10. When carrying long ladders, move it as near to the floor as possible.

11.

When

the

gang

comprises

of

two

persons

or

more,

coordination

among

them

is

absolutely essential.

12. When using a forklift, care should be taken not to damage the pallets.

13. Materials, after removal, should not block the walkway or exit.

14. Chemicals should not be placed near a naked flame or any heat source.

2.2.3 Fire Prevention

Prevention is always better than cure. The following lists out the important points of fire

precautions:

1. The

‘

No Smoking

’

safety precaution in storage or workshop should be observed and

complied with at all times.

2.

The

use

of

flammable

liquids

in

laboratory

or

workshop

should

be

done

in

a

well-ventilated environment.

3 The quantity of flammable liquids stored in laboratory or

workshop should be small. They should be placed in a metal cabinet.

4

All flammable liquids

should

be

labelled

and marked

with

the

words

‘

FLAMMABLE

LIQUID

’

and

「

?

燃液體」

.

5 Oily rags and combustible trade waste should be removed and kept in a metal bin with

its cover closed.

6 Accidental spillage of flammable liquids should be removed immediately.

7 Any work process that will generate sparks or make use of naked flame should not be

done in the same room in which flammable liquids are being used.

8 Paint spraying should only be done in a segregated workshop, which is designed for

such process.

9 The portable fire fighting appliances provided in the laboratory or workshop should not

be obstructed.

10. Fire fighting equipment should be periodically maintained.

11 Extreme care should be exercised when carrying out the mixing process of chemicals.

The property of the chemicals and the chemical result should be well known prior to the

mixing process.

12 No student should be left alone unsupervised in the laboratory or workshop.

13. The electricity and gas mains should be turned off when the laboratory or workshop is

not in use. The main entrance door should be securely locked.

14. Sprinkler heads should not be obstructed. Stacking of material should be observed so

that a minimum clearance of 600mm should be maintained.

2.2.4 Traffic Safety

1 Traffic and parking regulations are obeyed.

2 Fire lanes are not blocked.

3 Backing up is conducted only when individuals have a clear area behind the vehicle.

Assistance is provided to the driver where rear vision is not clear in the backing operation.

2.2.5 Vehicle Loading and Safety

1 Tailgate riding is prohibited.

2 Seating specifications for the vehicle are followed.

Seats equipped with safety belts

are used whenever possible.

3 Operators are protected from shifting cargo in vehicles used to transport materials.

4 Engines are turned off when the vehicle is not in use, is being refueled, or is located

near a building air intake.

5 Riders are not permitted in the back of open pickup trucks.

6

Hydraulic

lift

gates

on

University

vehicles

are

operated

in

a

safe

manner,

with

the

operator at the control lever during the complete operation of the lift gate, both in lifting

and lowering.

The lift gate is in the latched, vertical position at all times when the vehicle

is in motion.

2.2.6

Welding and Cutting

1.

The

welding

and

cutting

process

with

the

use

of

gas

or

electric

power

has

inherent

dangers.

Safety

precautions

are

therefore

necessary.

Students

and

staff

should

understand and comply with the safety precautions.

2. The

dangers associated

with welding and cuttings

are: Explosion, Fire, Eye

injuries,

Burns, Fume and Electric Shock.

3. Students and staff must wear necessary personal protective gear before the welding

and cutting operation commence.

4.

Any

damaged

or

defective

personal

protective

gear

should

not

be

worn

and

such

damage or defect should be reported.

5. Welding or cutting should not be done in a workshop in which flammable liquids are

being used or stored.

6. The place where welding or cutting is done should be cleared of combustible materials.

7. The locations of fire fighting equipment in the workshop should be noted.

8.

Articles

immediately

after

welding

should

be

marked

HOT

in

chalk

or

other

suitable

materials to warn others to handle them with care.

9. Labors should be aware of the dangers of dropping cut workpiece onto his/her foot.