INTERNATIONAL GENERAL

CERTIFICATE
(2011 specification)

Candidates observation
sheet

IGC3 THE HEALTH AND

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Sheet number
Student name SAEED AHMAD_________________________

01

of 12

Student number __________________

Place inspected:Saudi Steel Fabrication Dammam Saudi Arabia Date of inspection 25 / 10 / 2015
Observations
Hazards and consequences

Control measures

Timescale

Immediate and longer term actions

Hazardous Observation
Steel Fabrication
1.
Insufficient
leadership
and
commitment from the management,
safety culture does not exist, which
can result into accidents and many
other problems, that can ruin the
company in no time.

1-Management
should
lead
with
examples as role model.
2-Set realistic targets and Objectives.
3-To review the output progress Quarterly
as per ILO-OSH 2001.

2. Workers employed in this company

are not using PPE properly and also
some equipments/tools have not
provided
to
them
by
their
employer,which can result in serious
personnel injury, acute discusses
because of noise, vibration and dust.

1.As per ILO-OSH 2001,Every Worker

Should be granted complete PPE free of
cost by the employer.
2.Also provide training to Workers And
Explain them the Disadvantages
Of Not Using PPE properly.

3. Drinking water is available but date

no mentioned at cartridge of filters.
It
can
result
in
that
some
workers/persons may avoid to drink
because of the expiry date not
mentioned on the cartridge of filters.

1.Replace the Drinking water Cartridge

And Mention date of Change on them.

4. Housekeeping is poor
Housekeeping of the entire fabrication
is very bad/poor. Metal pieces are
laying all around the floor. It can result
in trip and fall of workers may result in
severe injury.

Within One Year

(Step by Step) .

1.Immediately
Within 3 days.
2.Less than a
week.

1. Immediately
Within
24Hours.

1. Immediately
1. Remove all unwanted waste And Other
Scrap.
2. Dispose-off in Allocated metal scrap
Waste Box.

2. Less than a
Week.

INTERNATIONAL GENERAL
CERTIFICATE
(2011 specification)

Candidates observation
sheet

IGC3 THE HEALTH AND

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Sheet number
Student name SAEED AHMAD_________________________

02

of 12

Student number __________________

Place inspected:Saudi Steel Fabrication Dammam Saudi Arabia Date of inspection 25 / 10 / 2015
Observations

Control measures

Timescale

Hazards and consequences

Immediate and longer term actions

5. There are unclear walk ways and No

designated escape routes nor Assembly
point.
During the emergency situation, if there
is no clear understanding of Assembly
point, may cause delay in rescue of
someone who is injured.

1- Walk ways should be Clearly Marked

and Designated which should
lead to Assembly Point.
2-Drills/Training exercises must be
carried out at least Once in Six-Months

1- Less Than a
Week.

6. Some workers doing work in high

temperature recording as almost 50
degree above Celsius and for the
period of 7 to 8 hours. And some
workers not using helmets because of
heat. It can result in head injury
dehydration to workers because of heat.
Skin burning because of heat.

1-Provide Adequate rest intervals to

Workers.
2-PPE provided to workers Should be
Light in Weight.
3-Provide workers rest Shelters and
Drinking Water.
4-Train workers to drink water frequently
to Avoid Dehydration.

1- After every 1
or 2 Hours.
2- Within 24Hours.
3Within
24Hours
4- Within a Day.

7. First-Aid equipment is in good

condition and some of workers also
leaving training certificates in first aid.
Ambulance is also provides for
emergency situations. Providing all the
basic requirements.
8. Condition of Washrooms And Toilets
is very good. Everything is cleaned.
There is very less chance of spreading
bacterial infections or diseases etc.
Slip and Trip chances are very low.

Good Practice

Good Practice

2-At least Once

in
Every
6
months.

INTERNATIONAL GENERAL
CERTIFICATE
(2011 specification)

Candidates observation
sheet

IGC3 THE HEALTH AND

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Sheet number
Student name SAEED AHMAD_________________________

03

of 12

Student number __________________

Place inspected:Saudi Steel Fabrication Dammam Saudi Arabia Date of inspection 25 / 10 / 2015
Observations

Control measures

Hazards and consequences

Immediate and longer term actions

9. Electrical Connections warning

220/440v are not properly secured.
Cables are joined with insulation tapes,
Ex-proof glands not installed near
flammable gases.
It may result in electric shock,
Electrocution.
Injury from exposure to Arcing.
Fire or Explosion.

1- Immediate replacement of all damaged

glands with Ex-proof glands.
2- Cables to be replaced.
3- All junction Boxes should be secured.
4- High Voltage area should be marked
as Danger High Voltage.

10-Welding work was carried out near

the storage of flammable liquids (Diesel,
Petrol).
It is considered as unsafe act, and have
potential to Cause Fire and Explosion.
Damage to equipment and property.
Serious personal injuries or Fatalities.

11. Lifting gear accessories e.g. Slings

and Shackles are not Clarified.
No colour coding is used.
It could result in load fall, Inspection of
Critical Components are Vital for any lift
and Certification by Third-party is Must.

1-Stop the work.

2-Shift the work location at safe place.
3-Provide training to workers of Hot work
and Fire fighting.
4-Ensure the new work location is safe
and proper housekeeping is there.

1-Remove the expired or out of service

parts.
2-Third-Party should called for inspect
Of all Slings, Shackles with Colour
Coding.

Timescale

1- Immediate
Within 48Hours

1. Immediately
2.
Within
24hours
3.
Within
24hours
4.
Before
starting the work
at
new
location/place.

1.Immediately
2-One-two
weeks

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IGC3 THE HEALTH AND

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Student name SAEED AHMAD_________________________

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of 12

Student number __________________

Place inspected:Saudi Steel Fabrication Dammam Saudi Arabia Date of inspection 25 / 10 / 2015
Observations
Hazards and consequences

12.
Only
two
Fire-Extinguishers
available for entire area.
Extinguishing
agents
would
be
inadequate in result of fire.

13. Workers carrying out the grinding

work which creates Dust,
But dust Masks and other respiratory
Equipment is not provided to them.
It could result in Lung diseases and
other respiratory disorders (asthma,
emphysema, bronchitis etc),through
Inhalation of dust particles.
These are Chronic Work diseases.

14. Soft slings were damages to wear

out.
It could result in falling of load as the
SWL may have been lose due wear and
tear.
15. There is No Induction training to the
visitors in office premises.
It could result in anxiety in case of
Emergency as Visitors are not briefed
on where the Assembly point is, Not
sure to escape routes.
They could get trapped.

Control measures

Timescale

Immediate and longer term actions

1. Immediate procurement of Fire

Extinguishers as the whole Fabrication
yard is carrying out Hot-work and Fire
Fighting equipments are not Sufficient.

1. As per ILO-OSH 2001,all type of PPE

including dust masks and other
respiratory equipments should be
provided to workers by Employers (free of
cost).

1. Discard the soft slings immediately

And cut them into two-pieces to avoid
2. Third-Party inspection should be done
for the soft slings.
1-All visitors, workers must be given a
proper induction training of escape
routes, Assembly point that during
emergency they could easily use them.
2- Types of Emergencies must be
explained.

Within 3 days

Within Five days

1-Immediately
2-Within one week

1. Immediately

2. Once in every 6 months.

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IGC3 THE HEALTH AND

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION
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Student name SAEED AHMAD_________________________

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of 12

Student number __________________

Place inspected : Saudi Steel Fabrication Dammam Saudi Arabia

Date of inspection 25 / 10 / 2015

16. Not specific smoking area is

Provided at Workplace.
Some workers smoking while carrying
out the work, While there are electricity
cables and other flammable liquids are
there.
It can result in Fire, Explosion.
Serious injuries, loss of life.
Damage to property or equipment.
17. No building Fire layout plan,
Emergency escape routes are not
designed with proper Signage.
It could result in chaos during drill and
Emergency situations.

18. The work of steel lifting is carried

out at fabrication yard by using crane
and auxiliary hoists safety latch not
functioning properly.
There is also no maintenance checklists
for vehicles at Workplace.
It can result in equipment damage,
fatality of rigger.
Accidents can occur due to the
improper Maintenance of Vehicles.

1. There should be specific smoking area

provided to workers at workplace.
2. Provide training to workers of Fire and
Safety.
3. Also provide Supervision as necessary.

1. Station bells and other Emergency

plan specially Fire, flooding, Earthquakes
etc, must be displayed.
Proper signage should be there because
Signage play vital role during any Blackout situation.

1. Stop the work.

2. Replace the latch which not functioning
properly.
3. Carry out daily check for crane and
maintain the record.
4.Only competent person should operate
the crane.
5. There should be checklist for each
Equipment at workplace.
6. Provide training to workers to make
them aware of the importance of
checklists.

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1. Less than a
week.
2. Immediately
Three days
3.During
the
work is carried
out.

1. Within
Two Weeks

1.Immediately
2.Within
24hours
3.To be
conducted daily.
4.Its Necessary.
5.3 days
6.Once every
Month

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IGC3 THE HEALTH AND

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Sheet number
Student name SAEED AHMAD_________________________

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Student number __________________

Place inspected:Saudi Steel Fabrication Dammam Saudi Arabia Date of inspection 25 / 10 / 2015
Observations
Hazards and consequences

Control measures
Immediate and longer term actions

Timescale

19. In the Dining room, there is proper

cleanliness and room is well equipped
and well-maintained.
All facilities including A/C, microwave ,
refrigerator, clean wash room and tissue
papers etc are Provided.

20. There is no proper segregation and

disposal of Waste in the workplace.
Hazardous waste is being mixed with
the General waste.
It could result in the spreading different
types of life taking diseases including
Malaria, Dengue , Cancer by the
exposure to wastes.

21. Observed that there is poor Light in

the area where the forklift is carrying out
the lifting work of steel.
It may lead to an Accident due to the
poor lightning in the area.
It may cause injury and damage to
equipment.
Poor lightning is a health hazard, too
much or too little light strains eyes and
may
cause
eye
irritation
and
headaches.

Good Practice

1. Inform the Manager to take the action

to segregate and dispose the waste.
2. Provide separate skips and with colour
codes for hazardous waste and general
waste.
3. Supervisor should ensure that there is
proper segregation and dispose of the
waste.

1. Provide proper local Lightning in the

workplace for the safe operation.
2. Workers should be provided and wear
High Visibility Jackets.
3. Regular inspection of the workplace
should be there.

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1. Immediately
2. Immediately
within 2 to 3
days
3. While the
work is carrying
out

1. Immediately
with in 48hours
2. Immediately
With in 48hours
3. Once in a 3Months.

Candidates observation
sheet

IGC3 THE HEALTH AND

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Sheet number
Student name SAEED AHMAD_________________________

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of 12

Student number __________________

Place inspected:Saudi Steel Fabrication Dammam Saudi Arabia Date of inspection 25 / 10 / 2015
Observations
Hazards and consequences

Control measures
Immediate and longer term actions

Timescale

22. Manual Handling : Observed that

some workers are used to lift heavy
steel
material/weight
inside
the
workplace and also with wrong posture.
This can result in back Injuries, arm
injuries and may also can cause
damage to the material that they used
to lift.

23. Worker was using hammer for the

straightening of steel continuously for
two hours and having no brake.
He was also not using Noise protection
ear plugs/Earmuffs.
This can result into arm injury, his sense
of touch can be damage.
Joints Injury and swelling.
The person can also face the problems
of Tinnitus, Permanent deafness.

1. Provide electric tugs to Workers to

make the work easy.
2. Ensure proper posture are adopted in
manual handling through supervision.
3.Also provide training to the Workers
about the Right Postures while lifting the
load, or directly use electric tugs to avoid
any type of Injury.

1. Need to provide break of 5 to 10

minutes after every 40 minutes.
2. Provide the worker Earmuffs or plugs.
3.Also provide good quality of Gloves to
wear to reduce vibrational effects.
4. Provide proper training to the workers
to make them aware of the hazards
Noise and Vibration.

1-Immediately
within 24 hours
2-While Workers
carrying out the
Work.
3- Immediately
Within 24 hours.

1. After every 40
minutes.
2.Immediately
Within 24hours
3.Immediately
within 24hours
4. Once in 3
months.