The document discusses health and safety management systems for construction companies in India. It covers key aspects of health and safety laws and rights for employees, including an employer's duty to provide training and a safe working environment. It also discusses accident reporting procedures and compensation. Case studies on two major Indian construction companies (Unitech and Adani Group) are provided that describe their health and safety policies and certification to international standards like ISO.

1. Health & Safety Management system
in Indian construction company
Present by
Pradeep Singh
Sanket
Ishan
Jerin Johnson
niranjan

2. What is a S & H Management system?
The S&H Management system
is the employer’s method for
preventing injuries and
illnesses to employees
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3. Health and safety
• The Health and Safety in Employment (HSE) Act
1992 is a law designed to prevent people at work
from being harmed.
• It applies to everyone in almost all places of
work; inside, outside, public or private even
underwater or underground.
• Employees, employers, contractors, owners of
building or plant and visitors to workplaces all
have responsibilities and obligations under the
HSE Act.

4. your health & safety rights as an employee
• Under the HSE Act, your employer must take “all
practicable steps” to:
• Provide and maintain a safe working environment,
including facilities for your safety and health;
• Ensure that any plant, equipment, appliances, fittings,
furniture and tools are safe for you to use;
• Ensure that while you are at work you are not exposed
to any hazards in or near your place of work; and
• Have procedures for dealing with emergencies that
may arise at work.

5. Training to do the job safely
The law also says your employer has a duty to
provide training so you can do your job safely. This
means your employer must:
• Tell and show you any hazards you will be exposed to in your
job and how to avoid being injured by them.
• Show you how to minimise your exposure to hazards.
• Ensure that you have the skills and experience to do the job.
• Show you what to do in an emergency.
• Make sure you are properly supervised when doing your job.

6. Refusing work
• You have the right to refuse to do work if you
believe (on reasonable grounds) that it is likely to
cause you serious harm.
• You need to try and resolve the situation as soon
as possible, but if it isn’t resolved then you can
continue to refuse to do the work.
• You can also refuse to do the work if a health and
safety representative in your workplace advises
you that it is likely to cause you serious harm.

7. What do I do if I get hurt?
• If you are injured at work or you think your work is affecting
your health:
• Tell your employer at once.
• your employer should arrange first aid and any other
medical treatment that you need.
• your employer should make sure that the hazard that
affected you is controlled so nobody else is injured.
• Make sure your accident is recorded in your workplace's
accident register. The law says all employers must keep a
record of any workplace accidents that happen.
• If your injury is serious, your employer must report it to the
Department of LabThe.

8. Accident Compensation
• If you are unable to work because of a serious work injury,
you may need some time off work.
• You may also be entitled to be paid accident compensation
while you are away from work.
• Ask your doctor if you need to fill out an ACC form
(remember what might seem a minor injury now may have
long term implications for your future health and career). If
your claim is accepted, you will be paid 80% of your
earnings until you are able to return.
• your employer will pay the first week and ACC will pay the
weeks that follow. You may also be entitled to a partial
refund on doctor’s visits and any physiotherapy you have.

9. Specific Health and Safety laws for young
people
• If you are younger than 15:
• you can’t be employed to do any work that is likely to harm you,
such as using machinery or lifting heavy loads
• you can’t work on-site in logging, manufacturing or construction
• you can’t drive tractors or other vehicles, or ride on them while
they are towing or attached to anything. There is an exemption if
you are not an employee, but live on the farm or work as an
independent contractor. This lets you drive or ride tractors for
agricultural work if you're over the age of 12, but only if you're fully
trained or are being trained in the safe operation of the tractor.
If you are younger than 16, you can’t work at night (10pm-6am),
except in special cases.

10. Safety & Health Policy
Strategy to consider when you develop and implement
a safety and health policy:
 Involve top management, safety committee or safety
team
 Review existing policies (business or environmental)
that have a standard template that can be used
 Develop policy content based on required elements
 Document the policy according to your current
document control system
 Communicate the policy to all employees in an
accessible format

11. Safety & Health Policy – Examples
• Company XYZ is committed to minimizing risks in the
workplace to protect The employees and The
neighbors.
• The commitment is supported by management and is
the responsibility of each employee at Company XYZ.
• We will implement The commitment through The
safety and health management system to ensure
continual improvement, to provide employee
education and training, to comply with applicable
regulations, and to institutionalize the value of safety
and health throughout The company.

12. General Hazards
• Striking people and
collision with other
equipment.
• Pinch points
between
equipment and
objects.
Worker pinned under
equipment

13. More General Hazards
• Injuries to operators
jumping out of the cab.
• Runaway machines as a
result of not blocking
wheels when parking or
operator’s inability to
control.
• Being struck by limbs of
trees or other overhead
obstructions, and by
moving equipment.
Nearby Power Lines and Trees
Risk of Hitting Power Line

14. Working Around Vehicles and Heavy
Equipment
• On-foot workers should be trained
to work safely around the
equipment
– Wear high visibility clothing
– Do not assume operators can see
you
• Signal person may be used to
assist the operator
• Good communication is essential
– Use standardized hand signals
– Use walkie-talkies (two-way-
radios)
This worker is clearly
visible!

15. View From The Operator’s Seat
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16. Case study:- 1 UNITECH
Unitech is a member of the British Columbia Construction Safety Alliance’s
COR (Certificate of Recognition) program. We consistently score in the high
nineties in The external COR audits. We are pleased to have received a
Certificate of Recognition from WorkSafeBC for many years running.
• Unitech apply The experience to develop practical, cost-effective, and
simple solutions to safety to ensure everyone goes home safe every day.
• We have a comprehensive Health and Safety plan and maintain a “zero
tolerance” policy in regard to site hazards and unsafe practices for all
workers on site.
• All trades and visitors are kept advised of the requirements of this plan
and must confirm compliance with The safety rules before entering The
sites.
• we ensure that all The employees receive safety training and have the
skills and tools to protect themselves and the general public.

17. UNITECH:-The commitment to safety extends out into
The community
• Unitech participates in contests such as the Rock 101
Bro Jake contest and the ICBA Safety Worker contest to
raise awareness of safety issues and to keep The
employees focused on them. The head office and site
staff across the province share information on work
procedures, health topics and ways to improve The
standards even further.
• Safety with purpose is absolutely essential to The
business. The industry requires it. The workers and
clients demand it. And The efforts to go above and
beyond to protect The people and the public mean that
everyone goes home each day – safe and sound.

18. case study-2
Quality, occupational health & safety and environment
management in ADANI Group

19. Specifics of hazards
• Physical
• Mechanical
• Chemical
• Biological
• Psychological

20. • Quality, occupational health & safety and
environmental responsibilities are integral to the way
we do business at Mundra port & special economic
zone limited.
• To meet this commitment, APSEZ has adopted
international standards, ISO 9001:2008 for quality
management system, ISO 14001:2004 for
environment management system and OHSAS
18001:2007 for occupational health & safety
management system.

21. • Adani Gas aligned its Quality Management
System (QMS) as per the requirements of
ISO9001:2008.

22. In order to attain and maintain high standards of
Safety, Health & Environment at the workplace, it
shall be ensured that :
• All employees are adequately instructed about their duties and are
trained in various aspects of Safety, Health & Environment.
• All individuals who work in the factory premises strictly adhere to
safety rules and instructions as per ADANI - Safety Manual.

23. • Necessary personal protective equipment are provided to employees and
that such equipment are regularly used.
• All the relevant statutory requirements as per various mandatory acts are
met.
Safety, Health & Environment issues are integrated in all managerial
decisions, especially in selection / procurement of materials, machinery,
equipment and also selection and placement of personnel.

24. • The Company makes a systematic approach to promote Health, Safety &
Environment in and around.
• The Company follows Safety Management System as HSE Policy, work
permit system, personal protection, Fire & Safety Education and training,
Accident reporting, investigation, Safety Audit and emergency
preparedness etc.
Potential hazards are periodically assessed and necessary precautionary
measures taken proactively.
• Interest & enthusiasm in safety efforts are promoted by recognition of good
safety performance

25. L&T Health, Safety & Environment
(HSE)

26. • The Quality Management Systems of HSE
Department is accredited to ISO 9001-2000
standards.
• Salient HSE Management Systems adopted are
detailed in the table below

27. Salient HSE Management Systems
Proactive measures
• Project HSE Plan
• Project HSE Committee Meeting
• Group Risk Assessment
• HSE Training
• PEP Talk
• Daily Safety Pledge
• Work Permit System
• Screening & Induction of workmen

28. Corrective and Preventive Measures
• Accident Reporting System
• Analysing the first aid cases
Performance Measurement and Review Systems
• Internal HSE Audits
• Management Review meeting
• Evaluation of Sub-contractors
• Accident Statistics
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29. Monitoring Measures
• General HSE Inspection
• Equipment Fitness certificate
• Plant & Machinery Inspection
• Electrical Inspection
• Health, Hygiene & Environment Inspection

30. • Development of a detailed Health, Safety, and
Environment (HSE) manual to be followed at all
construction sites
• In-house training and education at construction
sites and at head office
• Securing OHSAS: 18001 certification from LRQA
maintaining the requirements spelt out under
• OHSAS:18001 Incorporation ISO 14001 as an
Environmental Policy

31. OHSAS18001
Occupational Health and
Safety Management

32. Occupational Health and Safety is
based on:
• Hazard identification
• Risk assessment
• OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety
Standard uses a management approach tool
called the PDCA
Plan
Do
Check
Act

33. Plan : Establish the objectives and processes
necessary to deliver results in accordance with
the organisation’s OH&S policy
Do : Implement the process
Check: Monitor and measure performance
against OH&S policy, objectives, legal and
other requirements, and report results
Act: Take actions to continually improve OH&S
performance

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