WORK METHOD STATEMENT

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HEALTH, SAFETY, SOCIAL,
SECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MANUAL
PROPOSED MANILA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

GEOSERVICES PHILIPPINES CORPORATION

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................... 1

2. PURPOSE.................................................................................................................................................. 1

3. SCOPE OF WORKS .................................................................................................................................. 1

3.1 SITE PREPARATION ........................................................................................................................ 1

3.2 POSITIONING OF BOREHOLES ..................................................................................................... 2
3.3 DRILLING OF BOREHOLES ............................................................................................................ 2
3.3.1 FIELD EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................. 3
3.3.2 ONLAND DRILLING ........................................................................................................... 4
3.3.3 OFFSHORE DRILLING ......................................................................................................... 6
3.3.4 FIELD TESTS AND METHOD ................................................................................................ 7

3.3.4.1 STANDARD PENETRATION TEST (ASTM D1586 / AASHTO T206) .......................................... 7

3.3.4.2 WASH BORING PROCEDURE ................................................................................................ 8

3.3.4.3 THIN-WALL TUBE SAMPLING (ASTM D1587 / AASHTO T207) ............................................... 8

3.3.4.4 ROCK CORE DRILLING AND SAMPLING (ASTM D2113) ...................................................... 9

3.3.5 LABORATORY TEST .......................................................................................................... 10

3.4 SAMPLE PROTECTION ................................................................................................................ 11
3.5 GROUNDWATER MEASUREMENT AND BOREHOLE RESTORATION ......................................... 12

4. ORGANIZATION, RESPONSIBILITIES & SUPERVISION .......................................................................... 12

4.1 PERSONNEL ORGANIZATION..................................................................................................... 12

4.2 RESPONSIBILITY ........................................................................................................................... 13

5. HEALTH, SAFETY, SOCIAL, SECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANUAL SYSTEM ............................. 15

5.1 RISK ASSESSMENT AND SCREENING ......................................................................................... 15

5.1.1 HEIRARCHY OF CONTROLS ............................................................................................. 15
5.1.2 CONTROL MEASURES ....................................................................................................... 16
5.1.3 HEIRARCHY OF CONTROLS ............................................................................................. 17
5.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN .................................................................................................. 30
5.2.1 RISK ASSESSMENT: WORKPLACE EMERGENCIES .......................................................... 30

5.2.1.1 DESIGNATED ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................30

5.2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPORTING EMERGENCIES ......................................... 32

5.2.2.1 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ....................................................................................................33

5.2.2.2 FIRE EMERGENCIES .............................................................................................................33

 5.2.2.3 SEVERE WEATHER AND NATURAL DISASTERS ....................................................................35

5.2.2.4 MAN OVERBOARD: PREVENTION AND RESPONSE ........................................................... 35

5.2.2.4.1 The Risk Management Process for a Man Overboard ..................................36

5.2.2.4.2 Prevention of Man Overboard Incidents .......................................................38

5.2.2.4.3 Response to Man Overboard Incidents .........................................................40

5.2.2.4.4 Emergency Plan, Systems, and Procedures ....................................................41

5.3 WORKING ON LOW VISIBLITY HOURS/ NIGHT .......................................................................... 41

5.4 SOCIAL PRACTICE FOR DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL AT THE WORKPLACE ....... 42
5.4.1 WHEN GO TO WORK ...................................................................................................... 42
5.4.2 TRAVEL TO WORK ........................................................................................................... 43

5.4.2.1 USING COMPANY VEHICLE................................................................................................43

5.4.2.2 USING PUBLIC TRANSPORT .................................................................................................44

5.4.2.3 SITE SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER ...........................................................................................44

5.4.3 WORK PLANNING TO AVOID CLOSE WORKING ......................................................... 44

5.4.3.1 HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS................................................................................................44

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1. INTRODUCTION

An ancient rule states that: “Whatever is affixed to the soil belongs to the soil” -- Anglo-Saxon
Law. Interestingly, all structures, from roads to houses to skyscrapers, are being underlain by soil
making it as their “ruler” or “owner” as the saying goes. In relation, the soil dictates the major
outcome of any structures built atop of it and so understanding its behavior and properties will
play a key role in building a strong soil – structure relationship. It can extend to long-term success
before, during, and after the project. In order to do so, we need to soil investigate.

GeoServices Philippines Corporation (GSPC) uses a wide variety of soil investigation techniques
to suit any size or type of project in varying site conditions. Depending on site requirement/s, we
can undertake full soil investigation works ranging from field supervision, in-situ and laboratory
testing, and reporting. All these to be done with competency and with high standards. For these
to happen, our company provides adept and diverse team players which are honed by ages
and were proven to produce the best outcomes on worst cases.

Under the guidance of our management team, all contracts are dealt with as efficiently as
possible ensuring our clients that we deliver our services the highest quality possible.

2. PURPOSE

As an overview, we provide in this document the detailed approach we opted in undertaking

Soil Investigation Works for a specific project. This method statement covers current and future
similar method to be done within the said area covered and identified.

3. SCOPE OF WORKS

Soil Investigation includes procedures for the purpose of assessing the suitability of the site and
acquiring knowledge of the characteristics and properties of the soil that affect the design and
construction. This is being done thru application of different subsurface exploration techniques.
The most adopted among its counterparts is borehole drilling and sampling which will be utilized
in the process and will be discussed herewith along with the different associated in situ tests.

3.1 SITE PREPARATION

Prior to any mobilization, the contracted project site should be pre assessed first by the
Engineer/ Supervisor. This is done for the reason of establishing awareness on the actual
condition of site that is crucial for the whole duration of the investigation. Existing and

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future concerns will be raised prior to any deployment and should be thoroughly
discussed between the Client to come up with a plan or to cope up with alternatives. The
Client should take priority to sought existence of any overhead and underground utilities
that may be accidentally damage by drilling activity. It is to be noted that once a specific
borehole location handover to us, it is considered that the said location is free from any
obstruction and underground utilities.

If the Project Area is situated on area with history of buried utilities, no construction plan
presented, or uncertain to drill for just cause, it is recommended to conduct inspection
pits or any geophysical test to identify their presence and location prior to any ground
and soil drilling activities.

3.2 POSITIONING OF BOREHOLES

This specific activity is usually being done simultaneously together with site preparation.
Prior to movement of drilling rigs, the location shall be surveyed with Global Positioning
System (GPS) and shall be marked with visible stakes, preferably with flag or marker
denoting the borehole identity. All marked/ staked locations should be verified first by the
Client before turning-it-over to Soil Investigation Contractor.

Usually, borehole locations are marked on site plans and to be staked thereafter. If this is
to happen, original borehole locations maybe situated on unsuitable area upon surveying
works and therefore maybe recommended for rectification or offsetting, either way. Any
of these to happen, it should be done with close coordination to the Client.

3.3 DRILLING OF BOREHOLES

GSPC carefully evaluates the variety of equipment, methods, and procedures available
when formulating a plan for the soil exploration program for each project sites. This careful
evaluation of drilling and sampling options will assist with optimizing the program phase in
acquiring required information at the most economical way. All of these will be discussed
under this chapter.

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3.3.1 FIELD EQUIPMENT

A wide variety of conventional and modified drilling equipment is available locally in

the Philippines, but we select the most appropriate depending on the nature of site
and soil/ rock formation. It should be noted that no single method of drilling is likely to
prove satisfactory and economical for all geological formations and sampling
requirements and therefore our chosen equipment should be capable of converting
rapidly from one drilling technique to another.

The following list of drilling apparatus and accessories are the bare minimum required
for the above specified work: (see table below)

No. Drilling Equipment No. Accessory Equipment

1. Hydraulic Drilling Rig 1. Coco Lumber, Assorted Length

2. Water Pump, Double Piston 2. Jar Plate
3. AW Sampling Rods, 10' 3. NW Casing Head
4. NW Casing Rods, 10' 4. Pulling Plug
5. Split- Barrel Sampler Assembly 5. NW steel Bit
6. Drilling Bits (Chopping, Drag, etc.) 6. Whole Drum
7 NQ Core barrel, Triple Tube 7 Sludge Drum
8. Drive-Weight Assembly 8. Tee
8.1 140 lbs. Hammer 9. Water Swivel
8.2 Anvil 10. 24" Rigid Pipe Wrench
9. Automatic Drop Hammer System 11. Rod Clamp
10. Shelby Tubes 12. Bentonite
13. Core Box

*Note: The type and quantity of above items will be determined to suit the contract program
or as per actual site requirement, but not limited to what is state above.

Hydraulic-powered drilling machine are usually preferable because they can

maintain a constant advance pressure through varying formations which, minimizes
erosion and disturbance of the surrounding material. This machine uses the
conventional rotary mechanism, skid-mounted, and is quite versatile and adaptable
to a variety of different geologies (refer to Figure 3.3.1). Several other items will be later
discussed under Field Test and Sampling Chapter.

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Figure 3.3.1 Schematic of Typical Rotary Drilling Set-up

(Source: ASTM D2113- 99)

All items listed above are regularly maintained and checked for any defect all
throughout the soil investigation phase by our mechanic team. Engine-generated
apparatus underwent third-party certification to ensure that calibration still conforms
standard prior of use.

3.3.2 ONLAND DRILLING

A six-by-four meters (6 x 4 m) working area will be required for the drilling equipment
and site preparations be established. On cases where drilling is to be done on narrow
or busy areas such as roads and highways, working area dimensions can be trimmed
down to five-by-three meters (5 x 3 m). Depending on the site requirement, it is advised
that an experienced drilling staff or an engineer shall oversee the activity especially

during starting phase.

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Figure 3.3.2 Typical set-up of on land drilling along roads and highway

The drilling utilizes conventional rotary methods where the drill rods are lowered down
the borehole and removed repeatedly to change drill bits and obtain samples. Drill
rod lengths of 5 ft. (1.5 m) and 10 ft. (3 m) are common. As the borehole advances
deeper, considerable time and effort are required to repeatedly lower and remove
rods in sectional lengths not exceeding 30 ft. (9 m). An outer temporary casing is used
to maintain borehole stability, diameter of 76 mm, until a stable soil condition is met.
On occasions where borehole instability is to observe on deeper elevation with
respect to ground surface, use of drilling fluid/ mud is preferred. Bentonite is mixed in
water to form a slurry-mixture with properties capable of keeping bore wall against
caving.

Cuttings accumulated at the bottom of the borehole as it advances are subsequently

removed by pumping water or drilling mud from a surface reservoir through drilling
rods to the bottom of the borehole.

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3.3.3 OFFSHORE DRILLING

Figure 3.3.3 Offshore drilling atop of pontoon

When the alignment of a highway project crosses over a body of water, special
equipment may be necessary to accomplish the drilling. This commonly occurs for
bridge and highway crossings over freshwater rivers, streams, and bays. The situation
also occurs along the seas and oceans for marine structures such as reclamation
projects, ports, jetties, etc... For shallow-water conditions where water depths are less
than approximately 6 ft (2 m), barges/ pontoons can be used to transport
conventional drill rigs to the borehole locations. A tugboat or other seaworthy vessel
is used to move the barge/ pontoon. If the water condition is found to be stable, this
procedure can be opted up to a depth of 23 ft – 50 ft but with provisions of anchorage
to rear and frontal points. GSPC uses a combination of G.I. pipes and air-tight sealed
drums or stacks of bamboos for the fabrication of the floating barge. Selection of
materials differs based on its availability on site or as per site requirement.

For deeper water, depths of more than 30 ft (approx. 10 m), jack-up platform rigs are
typically advised of used whenever available.

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3.3.4 FIELD TESTS AND METHOD

3.3.4.1 STANDARD PENETRATION TEST (ASTM D1586 / AASHTO T206)

The testing procedures for the SPT are found in ASTM D1586 (AASHTO T 206).
The basic testing procedure consists of driving a hollow split-spoon sampler
with an outside diameter of 2.0 in. (51 mm) and an inside diameter of 1.38 in.
(35 mm) into the ground a vertical distance of 18 in. (46 cm) and counting the
number of blows required to drive each 6-in. (15-cm) increment. The first
increment is considered a seating of the sampler. The blows obtained for the
second and third increments are summed to give an N-value, which is
reported in blows per foot (bpf). The test is typically conducted at 5-ft (1.5-m)
depth intervals. At shallow depths of less than 10 ft (3 m), the depth intervals
are often less (e.g., 3.2-ft [1.0-m] intervals). GSPC adopted the use of
automatic trip hammer mechanism in generating blows which minimizes errors
arising from human intervention during testing giving us a more reliable and
accurate results. As a matter of standardizing and normalizing SPT test results
to what is known as the N60, GSPC performed the SPT Hammer Energy
Calibration, in accordance with the procedures set forth in ASTM D4633, to all
of our SPT Hammers. This improves the reliability and accuracy of SPT N Values.

The soil consistency or in-situ relative density mentioned and shown in the
attached final boring logs is based on the recorded raw SPT N-values and are
specified as follows:

Relative Density Consistency

Sands Silts
Blows/Ft Strength Blows/Ft
and and
(Nspt) (tsf) (Nspt)
Gravels Clay
Very Very
loose 0-4 soft 0-¼ 0-2
Loose 4-10 Soft ¼-½ 2-4
Medium 10-30 Firm ½-1 4-8
Dense 30-50 Stiff 1-2 8-16
Very Very
dense Over 50 stiff 2-4 16-32
Hard Over 4 Over 32

Table 3.3.4.1 Soil Consistency based on SPT values; Source: Terzaghi and Peck, 1948

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3.3.4.2 WASH BORING PROCEDURE

The Wash Boring Procedure is one of the accepted procedures stated in ASTM
D1586, as mentioned under Section 6.2.3 of the said article. In practice, this is
also the method used in the Philippines to drill thru ordinary soils, and applied
for both private and government projects due to its economic relevance.
Wash boring is a fast and simple method for advancing holes in all types of
soils. The method consists of first driving a casing through which a hollow drilled
rod with a drag bit or chopping bit at the lower end is inserted. Water is forced
under pressure through the drill rod which is alternatively raised and dropped,
and also rotated. The resulting chopping and jetting action of the bit and
water disintegrates the soil. The cuttings are forced up to the ground surface
in the form of soil-water slurry through the annular space between the drill rod
and the casing. The change in soil stratification could be guessed from the
rate of progress and color of wash water.

3.3.4.3 THIN-WALL TUBE SAMPLING (ASTM D1587 / AASHTO T207)

Standard guidelines for thin-wall sampling have been established by ASTM

D1587 (AASHTO T207). The thin-wall tubing may be used with a variety of
sampling devices to obtain representative and “relatively undisturbed”
samples. As with any sampling device or method, variations in design,
operation, and ability to recover the sample depends on the character of the
materials being sampled.

For this sampling method, the use of Shellby tube was utilized which can be
any thin-wall tubing or casing that is beveled to form a tapered cutting edge.
A common size Shelby tube is made from 16-gauge tubing with a wall
thickness of 0.065 in. (1.7 mm) that has an outer diameter of 2.5 in. (6.35 cm)
and a length of 24 in. (61 cm). This sampling device is limited of use for very
soft to firm cohesive soils (N-val ≤ 6) and is not recommended for sampling soils
containing gravel or larger size soil particles cemented or very hard soils.

The testing procedures should be done first by removing any loose materials
from the borehole as carefully as possible to avoid disturbance of the material
to be sampled. The sampler is then attached to the end of the drill rods and

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should be advanced/ pressed without any rotation by a continuous relatively

downward motion.

3.3.4.4 ROCK CORE DRILLING AND SAMPLING (ASTM D2113)

Rock coring and sampling by rotary drilling methods are detailed in ASTM
D2113. As the name implies, this procedure is being utilized in advancing
boreholes thru hard strata such as gravelly layers, boulders, and bedrock
formations. Core barrel is attached at the end of the drill rods while pumping
drilling fluid as the core bit cuts the rock. Fluids cool the bit during drilling and
carry the borehole cuttings to the surface. GSPC uses NQ3 triple-tube core
barrel which is proven to increase sample recovery in inferior quality rock or
partially cemented soils with the additional advantage of minimizing sample
handling and disturbance during removal from the core barrel. Tungsten-
carbide or diamond mounted bits are usually attached at the end of the
barrel. Proper selection of bits can greatly maximize both the recovery and
penetration rate.

Figure 3.3.4.4 Core samples sequentially placed at a wooden corebox

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3.3.4.4.1 LOGGING ROCK CORE

The recovered rock core is logged in the field using at least three
measures: (i) core run, (ii) core recovery, and (iii) rock quality
designation (RQD). When coring rock, an attempt is usually made to
collect a certain length of rock in the core barrel. This is called the core
run and is often done in 5 ft (150 cm) lengths. The total length of the
rock recovered divided by the core run is the core recovery, typically
reported as a percentage and placed in graph representation on the
final boring log. While the RQD is a modified core recovery and is the
sum of all pieces of rock that are at least 4 in (10 cm) long, divided by
the total core recovered, also reported as a percent. Thus, core
recovery ≥ RQD. The RQD is normally obtained on core having a
nominal diameter of about 2 in (5 cm). Shown below provides a rating
system for the rock mass based on the measured RQD.

Table 3.3.4.4.1 Source: Goodman (1989)

Measured RQD Quality

0 to 25% Very Poor
25% to 50% Poor
50% to 75% Fair
75% to 90% Good
90% to 100% Excellent

3.3.5 LABORATORY TEST

All soil and rock samples obtained from the boreholes will be transported to
GeoServices Philippines Corporation laboratory for further examination and testing.
The laboratory tests serve to determine index values for identification and correlation,
further refining the geological model of the site. The laboratory tests included the
following as specified on the project’s Term of References:

▪ ASTM D2216 Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture)
Content of Soil and Rock by Mass

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▪ ASTM D6913 Standard Test Methods for Particle-Size Distribution (Gradation) of Soils
Using Sieve Analysis
▪ ASTM D6913 Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Distribution (Gradation) of Fine-
Grained Soils Using the Sedimentation (Hydrometer) Analysis
▪ ASTM D4318 Standard Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of
Soils
▪ ASTM D854 Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Soil Solids by Water Pycnometer
▪ ASTM D2435 Standard Test Methods for One-Dimensional Consolidation Properties of Soil
▪ ASTM D2938 Standard Test Method for Unconfined Compressive Strength of Intact Rock
Core Specimens
▪ ASTM D4767 Standard Test Method for Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression Test
for Cohesive Soils

The results of the laboratory testing performed on samples obtained from the site are
to be included in the appendices of the Final Report. The soil samples were classified
in accordance with ASTM D2487 Standard Practice for Classification of Soils for
Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System). This system groups soils
according to their texture and plasticity.

3.4 SAMPLE PROTECTION

The obtained soil and rock samples should be properly sealed and protected from the
environment (e.g., exposure to hot sun, freezing temperatures, high winds). Samples should
be placed in moisture-controlled containers and temperature-controlled environments to
minimize alterations. During transport to the laboratory, the samples should not be
subjected to excessive shaking, vibration, or rolling.

Thin-walled tubes should be sealed using paraffin wax on both ends. The samples should
be kept vertical throughout transport from the field to the laboratory until specimens are
extracted for laboratory testing. Split-spoon samples should be retained in properly
labeled water-tight plastic bags to prevent moisture loss. Recovered rock cores should be
sequentially placed in wooden core boxes. Any missing rock core should have a placer
or plastic insert to prevent the core sections from shifting during transport.

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3.5 GROUNDWATER MEASUREMENT AND BOREHOLE RESTORATION

Borings conducted during geotechnical field investigations may be used to establish

groundwater elevations. After the required boring termination depths have been
achieved, groundwater level readings are usually taken immediately after drilling or coring
and again at least 12 hours (preferably 24 hours) after drilling or coring. Geotechnical
borings in sandy soils often cave in. When caving occurs, the depth of caving should be
noted because it may coincide with the water table elevation. In borings where drilling
mud is used, a filter cake often forms and obscures the groundwater level. In these
situations, bailing the geotechnical boring is required prior to measuring the groundwater
level. But it is to be noted that on most cases, measurement from boring may not be the
true groundwater level.

Upon completion, the drilled borehole should be sealed in accordance with local
regulations or as specified in the contract.

4. ORGANIZATION, RESPONSIBILITIES & SUPERVISION

4.1 PERSONNEL ORGANIZATION

Depending on the nature of the Project, the company will design team/s composed of
key personnel/s who are qualified and have suitable experience in various aspect of
similar projects. Typically, the following will be deployed as bare minimum during the
execution of field work:

• Team Leader / Project-in-Charge

• Safety Officer
• Drilling Operator
• Drilling Aide/ Helper
• First Aider
• Security Personnel

It is to be noted that the number of persons shall be selected in accordance with

work conditions and as per actual site requirements.

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4.2 RESPONSIBILITY

The specified functions and responsibilities of the different key personnel are
elaborated for clarity and for easy reference in the table below.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall guidance, direction, supervision, and coordination of

members of the Team.

Liaise with Clients and attend to project site requirements.

Team Leader / Responsible for project implementations making sure that everything
Project-in- is on track and according to project schedule and deadline.
Charge
Prepare field reports regarding Project Accomplishment on request of
Client.

Instruct and supervise the team in all matters relating quality

especially in conduct of different soil investigation methods.

Responsible for the preparation and implementation of the Health

and Safety Program of the project with its rules and regulations.

Responsible for the safety and permits to work system requirements of

the project.

Implement site housekeeping regulation, Site Health and Hygiene

Safety Officer
Program (Sanitation), and environmental protection during the
construction of the project.

Carry out Site Quality Plan – make responsibilities of each individual

known to them.

Report back to Main Office / Principals regularly for close monitoring.

Operate drilling equipment including troubleshooting and machine

maintenance.

Safely and efficiently drill holes using the correct equipment, settings,
and drill bits.

Helping with the deployment of drill rigs, transporting, loading, and

unloading equipment, and logging information from the job site
during a drilling operation.

Drilling Operator Help move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site, set up in the
new site for drilling and water supply.

Help obtain high-quality drilling core samples.

Carry out routine maintenance and repairs.

Clean and maintain equipment, as well as drill sites.

Inspect materials, products or equipment to detect defects or

malfunctions.

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Drilling Operator during operations and maintenance of

equipment.

Helping with the deployment of drill rigs, transporting, loading, and

unloading equipment, and logging information from the job site
during a drilling operation.

Help move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site, set up in the
new site for drilling and water supply.
Drilling Aide/
Helper Help obtain high-quality drilling core samples.

Operate equipment such as generators, heaters and pumps for water

and mud.

Carry out routine maintenance and repairs.

Clean and maintain equipment, as well as drill sites.

Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success

also may be assigned.

Assess a situation quickly and calmly to get an understanding of what

happened. This involves determining whether anyone is in danger,
the cause of the situation, and how many people are affected.

Protect the team and others from any danger. Should look for any
danger in the casualty’s environment and always protect
himself/herself first, only moving the casualty if leaving them would
cause more harm.

Reassure the casualty and keep the team informed. If the casualty is
responsive, you should introduce yourself to them, explain what’s
First Aider
happening and why, and explain what you’re going to do before you
do it.

Assess the casualty. Should perform the primary and secondary

survey to determine what may be wrong with the casualty and the
most appropriate first aid response, including identifying any life-
threatening conditions that must be treated first.

Administer first aid treatment, such as CPR or applying pressure to

bleeding wounds. If a casualty has a life-threatening injury or
condition, this should be priorities before treating less serious ailments.

Inspect and patrol premises regularly.

Monitor property entrance and secure all exits and entrances.

Security Authorize entrance of people and vehicles.

Personnel
Report any suspicious behaviors and happenings.

Provide assistance to people in need.

Submit reports of daily surveillance activity.

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Submit reports of every suspicious action.

5. HEALTH, SAFETY, SOCIAL, SECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL

5.1 RISK ASSESSMENT AND SCREENING

Geotechnical Investigation, specifically during drilling operations, are exposed to a variety of

hazards, some of which may be location and activity dependent and each could pose
different risk from different paths. Drilling operation may be vulnerable to floods in one region
and be exposed to Geohazards in another. However, there are other hazards, (e.g. corrosion,
age degradation, poor maintenance), which equally affects every rig. Identifying what can
go wrong and their likelihood and possible consequences provides insight into vulnerability
of the operation and helps to generate mitigation options. Filtering and ranking risk
contributors enable to decide priorities and to focus on the most important risk contributors.

5.1.1 HEIRARCHY OF CONTROLS

Identifying the risks to public safety, infrastructure and the environment is an important
requirement for the preparation of a work plan or a work plan variation. Hazard
identification & screening, or scenario building, is the first step in determining hazards
affecting an activity. The table below contains catalogue of major risk influencing
factors identified for the specified scope of work. It includes the hazards and their
attributes associated with the drilling.

Categories Sub-categories

Skill & knowledge based mix, Training, Experience

Workload & Work coordination; Shift and stint duration

Performance evaluated & Suitability and Training; fit for the job
Human Elements
Personnel exposure (qualification, experience, required presence,
shift)

Situational awareness

Equipment & Material suitability & defects; Fabrication defects

material Equipment used (robustness & dependability, maintenance)

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Categories Sub-categories

Effect of ageing; wear & tear , worn or fatigued part;

Equipment quality (special equipment; delay; damaged)

Unsuitability and unforeseen site condition, injuries, toxic emission

Hazardous waste

Pipelines, Umbilical, Power cables, Communication cables,

Manmade Wellheads

Dumped Munitions or chemicals

Debris; disposed wastes

Local weather/ climate

Current , wave , tsunami, hurricane, rain, storm surge, tropical

Local condition cyclones

Existing infrastructure , surface and sub-surface

Traffic and vehicles

Accidental falling of object from mast/ boom, working at heights

Process hydrocarbon leak (diesel, fuel, oil etc.)

Operation
Tripping, pinch, lacerations, and injuries

Blow out/ Fire

5.1.2 CONTROL MEASURES

Out of different risk influencing factors described in section 5.2, occurrence of (a)
operation and (b) local conditions are the two (2) major hazards which are identified.
Likelihood of the two (2) possible incidents mentioned are naturally since most of the
time spent on drilling activities falls on operation and that the variation in local
conditions are usually met every time each site is being taken over. Other incidents
on the category lists has remote chances and more likely due to some domino effect
caused by other incident. Control measures for occurrence of each major incident
will be discussed in Table 5.2.

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5.1.3 HEIRARCHY OF CONTROLS

Controlling exposures to hazards is the fundamental method of protecting workers

from risks/ accidents. Traditionally, a hierarchy of controls has been used as a means
of determining how to implement feasible and effective control solutions.

The following representation of this hierarchy is adapted from Center for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC):

The idea behind this hierarchy is that the control methods at the top of the graphic
illustration are potentially more effective and protective than those at the bottom.
Following this hierarchy normally leads to the implementation of inherently safer
systems, where the risk of illness or injury has been substantially reduced.

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Table 5.2 Job Hazard Analysis

JSA NUMBER: JSA-001a Revision No: 0002 Company Performing the Job: PROJECT MANAGERS: King Gerald Manrique & Philip Pitao
ORIGINAL: 06/01/2021 GeoServices Philippines Corporation SAFETY OFFICER: Jun Paolo Paglinawan
REVISION: 11/15/2023

JOB TITLE OR TASK: TITLE OF PERSON(S) WHO PERFORMS JOB: ANALYSIS BY: April Joy Manrique
Site Manager: Alger Cortez REVIEWED BY: Jun Paolo Paglinawan
Geotechnical Investigation Works - Subsurface Site Technician/s: Christopher Desoyo / Hilario Talaid
Exploration by Borehole Drilling (Onshore and
Offshore)

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND/OR PERTINENT JOB SAFETY FORMS:

Minimum PPE: Hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, long-sleeved shirt, high visibility vest.
Additional PPE (as needed): Leather gloves, nitrile gloves, face shield, ear muffs/plugs, respirator, life vest, etc..
Monitoring Equipment:
Job Safety Form: BP Authorization to Work, MS Drilling Procedure, Toolbox Meeting Record

SEQUENCE OF BASIC JOB STEPS POTENTIAL HAZARDS PREVENTIVE OR CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Pre-Construction Safety Meeting 1. All employees assigned to this task will attend a pre-construction
safety meeting, which will include the pertinent JSAs, Standard
Operating Procedures, types of potential hazards, and actual
hazards present and controls for those hazards.

2. Fabrication and Set-up of Pontoon 1. Physical hazards associated with use of hand 1. Proper handling of tools should be always observed. Wear
tools to tighten or loosen pontoon frame parts. appropriate protective equipment, hand gloves specifically, to
avoid hand injuries during pontoon's frame set-up.

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2. Unsecured connections may result to pontoon's 2. Connections affixed by bolts and G.I. clamps should be thoroughly
poor longevity and instability during operations checked if secured. Avoid using low class and improvise
above water. connection device to avoid future problem/s. Bracing should be
strong enough to encapsulate the drums which will be responsible
for its floatation.

3. Stacking of pontoon parts and materials may fall 3. Fabrication activity should be taken place on an ease and
down; and, unnecessary protruding frames/ convenient space allotted for this specific activity. Stacking should
bracings may result to bodily injuries due to work be done ensuring that pontoon materials and accessories will not
mishaps. tumble or fall down that may result to breakage of parts. Any
protruding bracing or frames should be omitted or if not possible,
be protected by a cap avoiding direct contact to body.

3.a Drill location setup of drill rig (on 1. Visitor mishaps and resulting bodily injury. 1. Pay attention to visitors approaching work area. If necessary,
land) setup barriers to keep vehicles and visitors out of the work area
and use caution tape if available.

2. Drilling into underground utilities 2. Underground utilities should be marked out before drilling begins.
Several days before drilling is to begin, call the Client or meet with
site staff and mark out all of their underground lines in the area.

3. Striking overhead lines or objects with drill mast. 3. Observe overhead lines, tree limbs, or other objects before
raising the mast of the drill rig. Anticipate the radius of sweep
going up and coming down, and plan appropriately. Position
the drill rig no closer than 20 feet from overhead power lines.
3.b Drill location setup of drill rig 1. Unsupervised and poor planning transfer of drilling 1. Secure the bridge/ramp to be properly placed and secured
(offshore) equipments from on land to the pontoon may result during boarding and transfer of equipments toward the pontoon.
to damage and workforce injury. Bridge/ Ramp should be well designed to carry the weight and
dead loads of drilling equipments. Avoid standing near the moving
objects if not required during transfer.

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2. Improper load distribution of drilling equipment and 2. Distribute the loads properly such as stability is maintained. Braced
accessories may result to pontoon instability. all the equipments on its fixed position to avoid possible movement
during operations and so load equilibrium is maintained.

4. Borehole Drilling 1. Injury to hearing from noise. 1. Wear approved safety ear plugs when working close enough
to drill rig that you have to speak louder than your normal voice to
someone standing next to you.

a. General Activities 2. Inhalation hazards from dust from drilling activities. 2. When necessary, wear appropriate PPE to protect from dust for
inhalation hazard. This is usually a half-face air-purifying
respirator with dust cartridges.

3. Physical injury from moving parts of 3. Avoid moving parts of machinery. Keep fingers, hands, and arms
machinery, including change out of drill pipe and away from rotating drill head near the top (connection to drive) or
core barrel. near the bottom (hole entrance). Wear leather gloves when
handling objects, and steel-toed boots and hard hat at all times.
Keep hands away from hydraulic clamps when activated. Keep
fingers away from pinch points when screwing pipe joints together.
Keep all drill bits secured when not in use, to prevent rolling off the
rig or other movement.

b. Drilling, conduct of SPT, and advancing the 4. Physical injury from cables under tension that 4. Do not come near cables under tension, such as those lifting drill
core barrel suddenly release. pipe, as they tend to twist rapidly until the tension is equalized.
Inspect cable and hooks frequently for signs of damage and wear.
Do not stand directly underneath a load suspended by cable.

5. Physical injury from storing drill pipe in pipe rack. 5. Stand clear as drill pipe is lowered into rack by cable; pipes come
down fast and could make contact with a person’s head, body or
hand. Wear gloves and hard hat.

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6. Physical hazards to personnel on the ground 6. Personnel on the ground should keep away from the drill rig
in the vicinity of the heavy machinery. unless they are required for the task. Drillers and helpers should
work together to lift and carry heavy augers, drill pipe, core
barrels or casing. Do not approach heavy equipment without
first establishing eye contact with the operator. Use standard
hand signals when noise levels inhibit auditory communication.
NEVER work alone when operating heavy machinery.

c. Advancing casing 7. Physical injury when lifting and connecting casing 7. A pulley system is used to lift longer (10 ft) lengths of casing
lengths together (potential hand or back injuries). preventing manual handling, but a potential pinch point
occurs when putting lifting strap around casing length. Work
with a partner who can lift the pipe just high enough to allow
the strap to be placed. Use proper lifting techniques to avoid
back strain. Wear gloves when screwing casing lengths together.

d. Remove cores from core barrel 8. Slippery working surface when water added to 8. The possibility of leaking water can cause the working surface to
wash casing down. become slippery. Be aware of hazard, wear work boots with skid
resistant soles. Avoid getting water splashed in face by wearing
safety glasses or face shield.

9. Hanging core barrel can swing and potentially 9. When core barrel is not in use, it should be secured to prevent
knock someone on ground or pinch fingers of movement.
someone on deck.

10. Using hammer to strike core barrel to loosen 10. When loosening material inside the core barrel, position your
inner core can result in deflection of hammer body and others around you to avoid being struck by
and hand or arm injury. potential deflection of hammer. Use hammer of sufficient
mass to preclude the necessity to strike hard, yet allow ease
of lifting and handling.

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e. Drilling above water/ sea 1. Drowning/ Falling on water of men/ equipment on 1. Provide railings to the pontoon. Secure that the railings are strongly
board at pontoon. affixed to the pontoon. Make wear-a-life-vest a must all through
out operations above water. Provision of life buoy ring or floatation
device for emergency rescues.

2. Provision of motor boat to assist on emergency situations.

3. Daily monitoring and pontoon check up to abruptly repair and to

mitigate possible damage.

4. Avoid standing near the pontoon railings. If not needed, keep in

place to your assigned location of work.

4. Re-fueling of drill rig or heavy 1. Physical hazards associated with handling and 1. Wear safety glasses or goggles, fuel-resistant gloves, and (if
machinery. transferring fuel to machinery. These include fumes are smelled) a respirator with appropriate organic vapor
ignition/explosion, dermal irritation, inhalation of cartridges.
fumes, accidental ingestion, and eye contact.

2. No ignition sources present (e.g., cigarette smoking).

3. Avoid contact of hands with any portion of the face.

5. Maintenance of drill rig, water pump, and/ or 1. Physical hazards associated with use of hand 1. Maintain hand tools in proper working condition. Use the
heavy machinery. tools to tighten or loosen machinery parts. correct tool for the task. Avoid “knuckle-banging” (i.e., pay
attention to direction of torqued tool slips) and wear leather
gloves when possible.
2. Physical hazards associated with manual lifting 2. Lift heavy objects using the legs and not the back. Use wheeled
and carrying of machinery parts. transport equipment for heavy loads.

3. Physical hazards associated with moving or falling 3. Keep hands away from potential pinch points during handling.
parts. Wear steel toe boots.

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4. Eye injury from ejection of hydraulic fluid 4. Wear protective eye goggles or face shield.
from machinery lines.
5. Burns from hot machinery parts. 5. If unsure, test machinery parts with small amount of water. If
parts are hot, allow or cause them to cool before working around
them.

6. Sample Collection: Soil or 1. Inhalation of dirt or dust during work activities. 1. To avoid inhalation of dust(applicable on test pitting activities or
Groundwater. working on dry samples) , wear a fit -tested half-face respirator with
appropriate cartridges for particles and other potential
contaminants, including radionuclides. The respirator must be
worn whenever field instruments indicate the need, or whenever
wind-blown dust is obvious, in combination with detected
contaminants. (case to case basis)

2. Inhalation or dermal contact of dirt or dust after 2. Wear rubber or latex gloves to prevent contact with hands
work activities. and arms. To avoid inhalation or dermal contact from dirt and
dust that can accumulate on clothing, wear coveralls or suits
(e.g., Tyvek suits) that protect regular work clothes, boots, and
hair from exposure to dust and dirt. Remove work clothes,
including boots, before entering environments outside of the
work site such as your home. (case to case basis)

3 Dermal contact with hot soil cores from the 3. Use leather gloves when handling hot soil cores from the hydraulic
hydraulic rig. rig if needed. If collection of a soil sample from the core is required,
allow the core to cool before handling, or wear
decontaminated insulated rubber gloves.

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4. Soil core transfer from triple-tube core barrel – 4. See #3 above. If water is present in the core barrel above
splashing water the soil, the person collecting the soil into a plastic sleeve
should remove the soil sleeve before all soil is collected, stand
back, and allow remaining soil and water to eject from the
core barrel. If this procedure does not prevent contact with
splashing water, wear a splash shield over your face.

7. Cleanup and movement of drill 1. Visitor mishaps and resulting bodily injury. 1. Pay attention to visitors approaching work area. When
rig. necessary, setup traffic cones and/or other traffic barriers to
keep vehicles and visitors out of the work area. Use caution tape if
available.

2. Striking overhead lines or objects with drill mast. 2. Observe overhead lines, tree limbs, or other objects before
lowering the mast of the drill rig. Anticipate the radius of sweep
coming down, and plan appropriately.

8. All Activities 1. Slips, Trips, and Falls 1. All personnel should be constantly watching for trip hazards such
as uneven terrain, holes, ditches, stretched wires or ropes, or any
other materials or pieces of equipment in their path.

2. Significant below-grade hazards (e.g., holes or trenches) should be

marked with flagging, fencing or other appropriate means to
make the obstacle easily identifiable.
3. Footwear appropriate for the terrain and work to be performed
must be worn.
4. Muddy or slippery conditions will warrant a more cautious work
attitude. Employees should change work speed and style to
fit the weather conditions.

9. All Activities 1. Back, hand, or foot injuries during manual 1. Workers should inspect materials for slivers, jagged or sharp
handling of materials. edges, and rough or slippery surfaces.

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2. Workers should keep fingers away from pinch and shear points,
especially when setting down materials.

3. Workers should wipe off greasy, wet, slippery, or dirty objects

before attempting to handle them.
4. In most cases, gloves or other protection should be used to
prevent hand injuries.

5. Steel-toed bots should be used for protection of the feet.

6. Routes should be surveyed for obstacles prior to moving materials

from one location to another.
7. All three main factors in manual lifting (load location, task
repetition, and load weight) must be considered when
evaluating what is safe or unsafe to lift.

8. All manual handling of heavy or bulky objects should be carefully

planned to avoid injuries and damage to equipment.

10. Unsafe conditions. 1. All potential hazards. 1. Where a situation presents a hazardous condition, the exposed
employee will be removed from the hazardous area until all
necessary precautions have been taken to eliminate the
hazard
and ensure their safety.

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Table 5.3 Risk Matrix for Generalized Working Set-up

RISK MATRIX

Likelihood Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Severe

ALMOST CERTAIN
Medium High Extreme Extreme Extreme
The event is expected to occur in most circumstances

LIKELY
Medium Medium High Extreme Extreme
The event will probably occur in most circumstances

OCCASSIONAL
Low Medium High High Extreme
The event will occur at some time

UNLIKELY
Low Low Medium High High
The event could occur at some time

RARE
Low Low Low Medium Medium
The event may occur only in exceptional circumstances

CONSEQUENCE

Number Assigned People Plant / Equipment Environment Image / Reputation

Slight effect (i.e. minor breach in site based

1. Insignificant Little to No Injury Slight Damage Slight impact (i.e. internal )
control)

Minor on-site contamination (i.e. minor spill Limited impact (i.e. internal and Councillors and
2. Minor First Aid Treatment Required Component level replacement /repair
contained in bund) Head Managamet awareness)

Major on-site contamination with potential for off- Local area impact (i.e. complaint/s from
3. Moderate Medical Treatment Injury Equipment level replacement /repair
site contamination (i.e. major spill but localised) community and published in local newspaper)

Minor off Site contamination (i.e. spill/airborne

Multiple equipment replacements (Incl. Heavy State wide impact( i.e. Newspaper and /or
4. Major Fatality contaminants have migrated off site in low
Plant) Television)
concentration)

Major off-site contamination (i.e. spill/airborne

Massive widespread equipment damage (I.e. plant National / International Impact (i.e. Newspaper
5. Significant Multiple Fatalities contaminants have migrated off site in high
/ equipment write-off) and /or Television)
concentration)

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Task/Activity Control Measures Responsibility
Hazards/Risks
L C R
OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

• Visitor sign on and induction process to be established.

• Check that all traffic and pedestrian signs and barricades are in
Public safety Visitors accessing area U 2 L Supervisor
place.
• Define the limits of the site.
• Emergency Response Procedure to be followed.
• Emergency evacuation point to be identified and communicated to
all personnel involved in task.
Failing to have procedures in place in the case of • "000" to be called when emergency services required.
Emergency Response R 2 L Supervisor All personnel working in exposed areas
an emergency • High Risk Rescue plans are to be developed for tasks deemed high
risk.
• Ensure effective communications means are in place for all work
groups.
• Wide brimmed hats, Sun brims on hard hats, tinted safety glasses.
U.V exposure • Long sleeved shirts and long trousers to be worn. U 2 L All personnel working in exposed areas
• Sun protection to be available on site.
• Planned tasks to include regular rest breaks & task rotation.
Hot weather/Heat Stress • Potable water for fluid replacements be made available. U 2 L All personnel working in exposed areas
• Appropriate shaded rest areas deemed necessary.
• Assessment of slippery conditions to be carried out.
Working Outdoors Wet weather - slippery surfaces U 2 L supervisor
• Take into account movement of machinery as well personnel.
• Work areas must be inspected prior to activities in any animal
habitats.
Working in animal or insect habitats U 2 L All personnel working in exposed areas
• First aid kits to be available on site.
• Supervisors to ensure trained First Aider onsite.
• Supervisor to ensure Team Take 5 completed signed off by all
personnel working on site.
Poor communication Personnel un-aware of
Communication & • Ensure communication with other work crews and stakeholders in the
activities taking place Personnel unfamiliar with U 3 M Supervisor
Consultation area.
site requirements
• All personnel to have undergone site-specific familiarisation with
Supervisor.
• Inducted personnel only.
• Adopt good posture and manual handling techniques. All personnel exposed to manual handling
Manual Tasks Manual handling injuries U 3 M
• Use of mechanical devices. activities
• Team lifting.

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L C R
WORKING ABOVE OR NEAR WATER

• Where there is a risk of falling into a body of water

1. Spotter is to be used .
2. Worker must be a capable swimmer .
3. Spotter must maintain direct line of sight with worker.
4. Hi -viz clothing is to be worn .
• If required ,have rescue equipment on hand i.e. life ring attached to
suitable length rope .
• Steps are to be taken to minimise the amount of work being Supervisor
Risk of drowning Contaminated water U 2 L
conducted near bodies of water . All personnel working in exposed areas
• Travelavailable or required .Where regular work is to be conducted
around a body of water ,then compliant handrails or barricades are to
be installed .
Working around water • Other appropriate equipment to facilitate the retrieval of personnel is
to be available if identified as part of CHRC Authority to Work process .
• Emergency response procedure shall be discussed before activity
takes place .

• Stand pipes to be used where practical .

• Ensure safety berms or barricades are in place to prevent either truck
or personnel entering water .
Operators and personnel at ennd and edge • Ensure there are even surfaces and no debris under foot . Clear Supervisor
U 2 L
points Risk of drowning access to water point. All personnel working in exposed areas
• A system is to be in place so as no one has to enter water when
installing or retrieving pickup pipes/ hoses.
• Life jackets to be available where deemed necessary .

• Operator must have appropriate maritime licence if required .

• Boat must be carrying required safety equipment for all persons
aboard .
• Life jackets are to be worn .
Supervisor
Working from a boat Risk of falling from boat into water Drowning • Loads to be assessed to ensure the boat is capable of carrying it . 2 3 M
All personnel working in boat
• Condition of boat and equipment to be checked to ensure fit for
purpose .
• Be vigilant of submerged and floating objects .
• Stay away from boat propeller .

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Hazards/Risks
L C R
WORKING ABOVE OR NEAR WATER

• Spotter and /or rescue personnel to be present before entering water

bodies .
• Have a rescue plan in place .
• Correct PPE to be worn i.e.
• Waders if semi submerged in water .
• Use wet suit or the like if working in cold water or deemed Supervisor
Working in water Risk of drowning 2 3 M
necessaryWorker must be a capable swimmer . All personnel working in exposed areas
• Life jackets or other buoyancy devices to be utilised where practical .
• Be aware of currents .
• Never enter fast flowing water for work purposes .
• Ensure there is no possibility of an inrush -i.e. opening of irrigation gates
etc.

• An assessment of the work environment is to be done to ensure that

risk of machinery entering a water body is mitigated to an acceptable
level .
• Only authorised &competent operators . Supervisor
Operating equipment around
• Ensure machinery is fit for purpose. 2 3 M All personnel working in exposed areas and
water bodies
• Machinery is to be operated within manufacturer's limits. ie. never operating machinery around water
operate accross gradients.
• Life jackets or other buoyancy devices to be utilised where practical .
• Berms or barricades to utilised where practical .

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5.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

This Emergency Response Plan (ERP) establishes guidelines for reasonably

foreseeable workplace emergencies. Because each emergency situation involves
unique circumstances, the guidelines provide general guidance only. Thoughtful
actions based on situation assessment are always required when responding to an
emergency. It is also important to note that emergency guidelines do not
necessarily represent sequential series of steps.

5.2.1 RISK ASSESSMENT: WORKPLACE EMERGENCIES

Emergencies identified on site can be categorized as Medical, Fire, Severe

Weather, Chemical Spills, Terrorist Attacks, Criminal Acts, etc. Personnel
should identify these emergencies and report them to the Emergency
Coordinator and alert rightful authorities.

5.2.1.1 DESIGNATED ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Designation Responsibilities

Non-Emergency Responsibilities:
• Ensure the dissemination, implementation and updating of
the ERP.
• Review and update ERP timely.
• Ensure personnel are assigned to all ERP positions.
• Conduct exercises as needed to optimize our personnel
emergency response.
• Conduct and document an After-Action Review following
any emergency event and provide a copy to the
Emergency
organization’s Director.
Coordinator
• Emergency escape procedures and emergency escape
(EC)
route assignments.
• Procedures to be followed by personnel who remain behind
to operate/conduct critical operational requirements before
they evacuate.
• Procedures to account for all personnel following evacuation.

Duties/Responsibility during an Emergency:

• Ensure Floor Captains initiate and complete accountability
and/or evacuation.

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Designation Responsibilities

• Coordinate the orderly evacuation of personnel when

needed.
• Obtain accountability for our personnel following the incident
and/or evacuation.
• Provide Emergency Response personnel with necessary
facility information.
• Notify Building Management & Emergency Response of
unaccounted for personnel.

A minimum of one floor captain will be assigned to each team.

Non-Emergency Responsibilities:

• Understand the building's emergency procedures and be

prepared to assume his/her responsibilities promptly and
calmly in an emergency.
• Maintain an accurate roster of all members assigned to
his/her zone, which will be updated at least twice a year and
upon the arrival of any new personnel. Provide updated
information on personnel in your zone to the EC within 2
business days.
Floor/ Group
Captain (FC)
Duties/Responsibilities during an Emergency:
• Put on a vest, take your cellphone and copy of the ERP
Position and Personnel Roster and ensure accountability for all
personnel in your zone.
• During an evacuation, direct people out of your zone and exit
via the stairwells; remind employees NOT to use the elevators,
as they will be taken out of service.
• Upon arrival at the Assembly Area, confirm all personnel are
present or are otherwise accounted for (e.g., illness, travel,
vacation, meetings).
• Immediately notify Emergency Coordinator of unaccounted
for/missing personnel.

• Understand all information in the ERP.

• Read updates to the ERP when provided.
All other • Know the names and contact info for personnel serving as
Personnel EC/FC, where to find the first aid kit, evacuation routes and
procedures, Assembly Area location.

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5.2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPORTING EMERGENCIES

Emergencies identified on site can be categorized as Medical, Fire, Severe

Weather, Chemical Spills, Terrorist Attacks, Criminal Acts, etc. Personnel should
identify these emergencies and report them to the Emergency Coordinator
and alert rightful authorities.

Summon emergency assistance by calling site emergency hotline/ other

concerned authority.

Be prepared to provide the following information:

• Your name and location.

• Phone number from where the call is being made.
• Location of the emergency, including facility name, Bldg #, suite #, full
address.
• Type of emergency:
a. Medical
b. Fire
c. Space Rescue
d. Hazardous Material
e. Criminal Act
• Other important Information:
a. Number and condition of victims.
b. Location and extent of situation, hazard, fire, etc.
c. Involvement of Hazardous Materials (as available, give product
name and/or describe any markings, labels or placards).
• What is needed.

DO NOT HANG UP FIRST. Let emergency personnel hang up first.

After the call, station someone to direct Emergency Response personnel to the
scene of the emergency.

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5.2.2.1 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

During emergency scenarios, every personnel present on site should

practice the following:

• Survey the scene and evaluate personal safety issues and

abruptly
• Request for assistance (SHOUT FOR HELP).
• Call concern hotline.
• Provide the following information:

1. Number and location of victim(s)

2. Nature of injury or illness
3. Hazards involved
4. Nearest entrance (emergency access point)

• Alert trained employees to respond to the victim’s location and

bring first aid kit.

Procedures:

1. Only trained responders should provide first aid

assistance.
2. Do not move the victim unless the victim’s location is
unsafe.
3. Take “universal precautions” to prevent contact with
body fluids and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
4. Meet the ambulance at the nearest entrance or
emergency access point; direct them to victim(s).

5.2.2.2 FIRE EMERGENCIES

If a fire is reported, pull the fire alarm, (if available and not already
activated) to warn occupants to evacuate. All personnel should be
aware of the following:

• Workers should be warned not to attempt to deal with fire

unless they have been trained to do so. If you have been
permitted to deal witha fire, consider these steps;
• Follow your training procedures – never putting yourself at risk.
• Always ensure there is an escape route between you and the
fire.

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• Extinguish the fire using the fire extinguisher.

• If your clothes catch fire, drop to the floor and roll around. This
will helpto extinguish the flames. Your training should have
covered this and youmost probably know it as the ‘stop, drop
and roll’.
• Report immediately to your supervisor/safety officer for
medicalassistance.
• In case the fire gets out of control, workers should;
• Report immediately to any emergency line.
• Stop what you are doing. Leave the area immediately via the
closestescape route.
• Walk briskly, and never turn back.

• Never take anything with you.

• Follow the sites’ emergency protocol.
• Notify someone of any injuries you have sustained, as soon as
possible.

Then call Fire Hotline to alert Fire Department the following information:

• Nature of fire
• Fire location (building and floor)
• Type of fire alarm (detector, pull station, sprinkler waterflow)
• Location of fire alarm (building and floor) Provide
• Name of person reporting fire
• Telephone number for return call

Evacuation Procedures:

• Evacuate building along evacuation routes to primary

assembly areas outside.
• Redirect building occupants to stairs and exits away from
the fire.
• Prohibit use of elevators.
• Evacuation team to account for all employees and
visitors at the Assembly Area

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5.2.2.3 SEVERE WEATHER AND NATURAL DISASTERS

Disaster Response / Action

• When a warning is issued by PAGASA/ News or other means,

seek shelter inside. The following are recommended locations
for shelter:
a. Small interior rooms on the lowest floor and without
windows,
b. Hallways on the lowest floor away from doors and
windows, and
Typhoon c. Rooms constructed with reinforced concrete, brick, or
block with no windows.
d. When a warning is issued by sirens or other means, seek
shelter inside.
• Stay away from outside walls and windows.
• Use arms to protect head and neck.
• Remain sheltered until the tornado threat is announced to be
over.

• Stay calm and await instructions from the Emergency

Coordinator.
• Keep away from overhead fixtures, windows, filing cabinets,
Earthquake and electrical power.
• Assist people with disabilities in finding a safe place.
• Evacuate as instructed by the Emergency Coordinator or the
designated official.

• Be ready to evacuate as directed by the Emergency

Coordinator.
Flood • Follow the recommended primary or secondary evacuation
routes.
• Climb to high ground and stay there.

5.2.2.4 MAN OVERBOARD: PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

The scope of work includes working near / over bodies of water as well
as constant travelling across water going to site location. Therefore, a
more detailed discussion will be entailed here since likelihood and
critical level of this man overboard and drowning falls high.

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5.2.2.4.1 T HE R ISK M ANAGEMENT P ROCESS FOR A M AN O VERBOARD

The Risk Management Process for a Man Overboard

THE FIRST STEP: Hazard Identification

Potential hazards in relation to the

prevention of man overboard include but
are not limited to:
• Working alone on deck, for example
when on watch, checking gear or
being on deck unsupervised;
• Being alone on deck when not
working, for example like break time
or hanging something near railings;
• Inexperienced or new crew:
• Lack of training on safe work
practices;
• Inadequate supervision;
• Alcohol and other drugs;
• Physical demands of work;
• Length of work shifts leading to risk of
Potential man
fatigue;
overboard Prevention
• Activities and practices on deck
hazards
where there is a risk of a fall
overboard, for example standing on
mast, hatches, or other raised
surfaces;
• Working in low visibility, for example at
night with inadequate light;
• Working in rough sea conditions;
• Breaking waves;
• Storms/ cyclones
• Low railings, for example below
900mm;
• Falls from boom or boards;
• Slippery decks/ components
• Equipment (ropes, nets etc.); and
• Individual factors relating to the crew,
for example swimming skills

Potential hazards in relation to the

response to man overboard include but
are not limited to:
Response • An inadequate emergency plan,
systems and procedures;
• Inadequate emergency equipment,
for example recovery equipment;

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The Risk Management Process for a Man Overboard

• Inadequate checks and

maintenance of emergency systems
and equipment;
• Inadequate search lights

THE SECOND STEP: Risk Assessment

• Conducting review of deck

operations;
• Conducting review of the vessel;
• Conducting review of the vessel
safety management system;
• Assessing emergency systems and
procedures to determine adequacy;
• Assessing the potential for out of the
Screening for
ordinary events that may result in a
all possible risk Action
man overboard incident;
and hazards
• Consulting crew;
• Identifying crew’s level of knowledge
of work and emergency systems; and
• Reviewing incidents in regard to
identified hazards.

THE THIRD STEP: Risk Control

The third step in

the risk • Providing a designated safe place or
management procedure for people to eat during break
process is to time off the side of the boat
implement • Implementing a buddy system to team up
control experienced crew members with new
measures to ones; and
Possible
eliminate or • Wearing safety life jacket while on deck,
Control
reduce the risks where a risk assessment indicates they are
Measures
of crew going an appropriate measure for the work
overboard or being done. It will need to be determined
being harmed whether other risks may arise if they are
should an worn, for example risks of the life jacket
incident occur. getting caught in something. An option is
The controls to require these PPEs be worn at certain
selected aim to

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The Risk Management Process for a Man Overboard

achieve the times where there are greater risks of

desired safety falling overboard.
outcome.

5.2.2.4.2 P REVENTION OF M AN O VERBOARD I NCIDENTS

Working alone on deck, for example when on watch, checking

gear or being on deck unsupervised

A safe system of work for working alone on deck, for example

when on watch must be identified, implemented and included
in safety training and vessel inductions for all new crew. It should
also be included in refresher training and as part of safety
discussions during toolbox.

In addition, other potential control measures to implement

include:

• Ensuring crew wear a Personal Floating Device (PFD)

when alone on deck, where a risk assessment indicates
they are an appropriate measure for the type of work
being done. This includes wearing one when going near
the pontoon’s edges/ railings. Note that crew are
required to wear floatation devices, where practical,
when working alone.
• Developing procedures for keeping watch on the crew
when he checks activity near railings.
• Where practical, implementing a rule of no crew
accessing the deck area alone, except when on watch;
• Ensuring the procedure for safety when working or being
alone on deck is well understood through refresher
training.

Working in low visibility especially on night shifts

A safe system of work for working in low visibility (eg night time)
must be identified and implemented where it may occur and
included in safety training and vessel inductions for all ne crew.

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It should be reviewed as part of safety discussions before work

begins.

In addition, other potential control measures to implement

include:

• Ensuring search lights are in working condition and

installed to give maximum effect an optimal coverage
around the vessel;
• Requiring crew wear life vest/ jacket, where a risk
assessment indicates they will be an appropriate
measure for the work being done;
• Where appropriate, requiring crew wear a personal
beacon;

Working in rough sea conditions

Potential control measures to implement may include:

• Developing a procedure for working in rough or choppy

seas. This should include reviewing the necessity to be on
deck and/ or working alone and, where predictable,
minimizing the time spent on deck;
• Ensuring crew wear life vest and, where appropriate, a
sea water/ marine personal beacon.
• Having rule that crew not use ladders or proceed to
drilling activities in rough or choppy seas or only use them
when under supervision

Storm/Cyclones/Breaking waves

Potential control measures to implement include:

• Developing contingency plans for storms and cyclones

and including these in the vessel safety management
plan;
• Requiring crew wear PFDs until a safe condition is met.

Inexperienced or new crew

Inexperienced or new crew must have adequate training on

safe work practices and emergency procedures. These should
be recorded in training record book on the vessel.

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In addition, other potential control measures to implement

include:

• Ensuring there is a full induction for all crew, no matter

what time of the season they join the vessel or how
experienced they say they are. It should be ensured that
the induction covers unusual vessel characteristics,
emergency systems and procedures for man overboard;
• Implementing safety awareness training;
• Where practicable, implementing safety awareness
training;
• Implementing a policy of the senior crew leading by
example;
• Implementing a buddy system where experienced crew
mentor inexperienced crew;
• Carrying out drills regularly and when new crew come on
board.

Low railings

• Maintain a minimum of 900mm on side railings

• Where practicable, ensuring crew wear a PFD, when on
deck on a risk basis;
• Avoid standing on the pontoon railings unless needed
and with supervision

5.2.2.4.3 R ESPONSE TO M AN O VERBOARD I NCIDENTS

Quick thinking and quick acting - the best response to a man

overboard incident

When a person falls overboard, there must be:

• A quick response:
• Quick implementation of a well practice, controlled,
efficient and safe man overboard procedure.

Sometimes in emergencies, such as man overboard, there is

confusion with nobody clear on what to do. To avoid this, an
emergency plan, systems and procedures must be in place so
that all crew know what is required and ther is a quik and
effective response.

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5.2.2.4.4 E MERGENCY P LAN , S YSTEMS , AND P ROCEDURES

Important parts of the emergency plan to be addressed

include:

• Reduce the risk of crew falling over bord, therefore

prevention measures mentioned in this paper should take
place;
• A list of who is responsible for implementing various
procedures during an emergency;
• Floatation devices for people in the water;
• Adequate search lights if a man overboard may occur at
night;
• Emergency preparedness training for all crew
• Holding of regular drill.

Search lights

Where there is potential for a man overboard incident to occur

during times of low visibility, for example at night, it is important
that each vessel has:

• Search lights installed to give maximum effect and

optimal coverage of the vessel and maintained in
working order;
• A hand-held portable search light available in working
order

5.3 WORKING ON LOW VISIBLITY HOURS/ NIGHT

Due to time constraint, time extension will be pursued for the duration of fieldwork.
This means including working till night time or at times with low visibility. Due this,
provisions of proper lighting will be a must per team or at designated locations
where activity will take place. Source of light will be as follows:

a. Generator Set
b. Solar Lights
c. Portable/ Handheld Heavy Duty Flashlights
d. Emergency Light Beacons and Blinker

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All this will be present per team and will be maintained till project completion.

Additionally, a dedicated spotter will be assigned per team to ensure everyone’s

safety at night times. He will be in charged in personnel monitoring while working
onboard and to ensure that the platform deck is free from any possible obstructions
causing workspace restrictions.

5.4 SOCIAL PRACTICE FOR DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL AT THE

WORKPLACE

These Site Operating Procedures (SOP) are based on Government guidance on

Working safely during Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Construction and other outdoor work
by the HSE. The objective is to introduce consistent measures on construction/
project sites of all types and sizes and employers and individuals should make every
effort to comply.

The workforce should be reminded during inductions and daily briefings of the
specific social distancing and Coronavirus (Covid-19) control measures necessary
to protect them, their colleagues, and their families.

5.4.1 WHEN GO TO WORK

It is important to understand the following guidelines by which workers should

or should not travel to work as outlined below.

Workers in the construction industry should follow the guidance

on Social Distancing.

Where they cannot work from home, they must follow guidance
Social Distancing on Meeting with Others Safely and Safer Travel while travelling to
and from work and while at work.

Anyone who is clinically extremely vulnerable to Coronavirus

(Covid-19) should follow the latest guidance on shielding

Anyone who has:

Self- isolation • symptoms of Coronavirus (Covid-19);
• received a positive Coronavirus (Covid-19) test result;

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• a member of their household or support bubble showing

symptoms of Coronavirus (Covid-19) or with a positive
test result;
• returned from a country that is not on the travel corridor
list; or
• been contacted by the NHS Test & Trace Service;
must follow the guidance on self-isolation and should not come
to site.

It is a legal requirement to self-isolate in the event of a positive

test result or when told to do so by NHS Test & Trace

If a worker develops symptoms of Coronavirus (Covid-19) whilst

at work, they should:
• Ensure their manager or supervisor is informed
• Return home immediately
• Avoid touching anything
• Cough or sneeze into a tissue and put it in a bin, or if they
do not have tissues, cough and sneeze into the crook of
their elbow.
They should get a Coronavirus (Covid-19) test.
If someone falls ill
They must follow Stay at home: guidance for households with
possible or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and not
return to site until they have received a negative test result or, in
the event of a positive test result, until they have completed their
period of self-isolation and are no longer unwell.

Sites that identify five or more cases within 14 days will need to
contact their local Public Health Local protection team.

5.4.2 TRAVEL TO WORK

5.4.2.1 USING COMPANY VEHICLE

Wherever possible workers should try not to share a vehicle with those
outside their team or support bubble.

If workers have no option but to share transport, they should try to:

• Share with the same individuals and with the minimum number
of people (up to a maximum of 6) at any one time
• Keep the windows open
• Travel side by side or behind other people, rather than facing
them, where seating arrangements allow

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• Maximize the distance between people

• Wear a face covering
• The vehicle should be cleaned between journeys, especially
touch points, using gloves and standard cleaning products.

5.4.2.2 USING PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Where public transport is the only option for workers, they:

• Should try to avoid travelling during peak times (05:45 ‐ 08:15 and
16:00 ‐ 17:30); and

• Must wear a face covering.

5.4.2.3 SITE SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER

• Changing and staggering site hours to reduce congestion on

public transport

• Parking arrangements for additional vehicles and bicycles

• Provide facilities such as locker and showers

• Providing hand cleaning facilities at entrance and exits. This

should be soap and water wherever possible or hand sanitizer if
soap and water are not available
• How someone taken ill would get home.

5.4.3 WORK PLANNING TO AVOID CLOSE WORKING

Sites and work need to be planned and organized to avoid crowding and
minimize the risk of spread of infection by following Government guidance and
the advice within these Site Operating Procedures.

5.4.3.1 HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS

If workforce is not able to work whilst maintaining current social

distancing requirements, the company should consider whether the
activity should continue and, if so, risk assess it using the hierarchy of
controls below and against any sector - specific guidance. The results

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of risk assessments should be shared with the workforce and this poster
displayed in the workplace.

Eliminate • Workers who are unwell with symptoms of Coronavirus (Covid-

19) should not travel to or attend the workplace
• Rearrange tasks to enable them to be done by one person, or
in a way that maintains current social distancing requirements
• Avoid skin to skin contact and face to face working
• Stairs should be used in preference to lifts or hoists and consider
one ways systems
• Consider alternative or additional mechanical aids to reduce
worker interface

Site Meetings
• Only absolutely necessary meeting participants should attend
• Attendees should maintain current social distancing
requirements
• Rooms should be well ventilated / windows opened to allow
fresh air circulation
• Hold meetings in open areas where possible

Reduce Risk mitigation, where current social distancing requirements

cannot be maintained, could include the following:
• Minimize the frequency and time workers are working
together
• Minimize the number of workers involved in tasks
• Workers should work side by side, or facing away from each
other, rather than face to face
• Lower the worker capacity of lifts and hoists to reduce
congestion and contact at all times
• Regularly clean common touchpoints, doors, buttons,
handles, vehicle cabs, tools, equipment etc.
• Increase ventilation in enclosed spaces
• Workers should wash their hands before and after using any
equipment

Isolate Keep groups of workers:

• Together in teams e.g. do not change workers within teams
• As small as possible
• Away from other workers where possible

Control • Consider introducing an enhanced authorization process

• Provide additional supervision to monitor and manage
compliance

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PPE • Coronavirus (COVID-19) needs to be managed through

social distancing, hygiene and the hierarchy of control and
not through the use of PPE
• Workplaces should not encourage the precautionary use
of extra PPE to protect against Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Behaviors The measures necessary to minimize the risk of spread of infection

rely on everyone in the industry taking responsibility for their actions
and behaviors

Encourage an open and collaborative approach between

workers and employers on site where any issues can be openly
discussed and addressed

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