COMPANY PROFILE H.H. SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ‘’Development of the desert environment is the key component of UAE’s vision and strategy and constitutes a genuine integral part of our heritage and history. Therefore, deepening awareness about its significant status and its protection constitute a core element of national responsibility.’’ 1 2 H.H. SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM VICE PRESIDENT, MINISTER OF DEFENSE AND PRIME MINISTER OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AND RULER OF DUBAI. ‘’The heart of the rhythm of its leader, government and people, all united and invincible as one nation.’’ 3 H.H SHEIKH HAMAD BIN MOHAMMED AL SHARQI MEMBER OF FEDERAL SUPREME COUNCIL OF UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AND RULER OF THE EMIRATES OF FUJAIRAH IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 4 Who We Are Established in 2003, National Building Contracting is one of the most experienced in construction presently operating in Fujairah & India. It has sustained itself over the last 16 years as an innovative leader in the field, with an ambitious regional expansion strategy, National Building Contracting is a relatively old name on the Fujairah’s vibrant and competitive construction scene. Our vision is one that harnesses the strengths and heritage of its founders and the expert talents of its proactive management team. National Building Contracting is committed to cementing its position as a pre-eminent contractor and supplier of high-quality professional services in the field of design, engineering, management and construction. Ensuring complete client satisfaction along every step of project development. Mission & Vision Our Mission is to continue to emphasize the highest quality management, financial strength and controls throughout all aspects of our operation. With a reputation for fast, quality-led handling of high profile construction engineering projects across the emirate, National Building Contracting is swiftly becoming known as a market leader. With enough resources and shrewd market knowledge, the company is contributing towards building the future skyline of the Fujairah, supported by a first-class team of committed construction professionals comprising qualified and experienced management, technical, commercial and administration staff, and handpicked skilled and non-skilled labour force. 5 Our Vision is to be a major driving force in today’s construction, engineering and development market by servicing client demand for quality through a highly responsive and proactive service portfolio for the most complex of projects, from the provision of much-needed individual skills to hands-on management. Policy Statement Our Companies strives to embrace change, challenge the status quo while maintaining core values, listen to all viewpoints and learn from past experiences in order to provide the Client the best quality on time in accordance with Our Companies quality management system and the requirements of international standard. Our Companies are committed to promote good health, safe working conditions and good environmental practices, in accordance with the occupational Health and Safety Management system. 6 HSE Policy Statement HSE is Our Company’s policy to conduct its business, provide services, to construct and maintain facilities in the safest possible manner consistent with applicable policy, procedures or practices and promote through an effective injury and illness prevention program, a safe healthful and secure work environment for employees and visitors including persons disabilities that is free from violence threats and intimidation and protect the public from harm in connection with its operations. Our Company’s takes its social responsibilities seriously and also realizes that the continuing good name of the company is dependent on other people’s perception of its public image, 7 therefore the safeguard of the general public in areas were access may be possible or desirable is of great importance. Line with Our Company’s commitment to implement and maintain safety of its employees and general public, this safety plans aims to provide guidelines for all employees on safe working under different conditions and situations. HSE Objectives 8 Safety Organization Chart 9 HSE Policy 10 Guidelines & Practices to Ensure HSE Policy & Work Project Manager The project manager will have the overall responsibility in the project in the project approving the safety program, Ensuring that all aspects of the program are implemented and adhered to. He will ensure that all reasonably practicable measures are taken to protect and promote the health, safety, welfare of the work force and to protect the environment. Further duties are to ensure that: 1. All reports regarding HSE are recorded, filed, and kept for audit. 2. Any accident, incident or near miss reports are recorded, filed and reported to the consultant and Client. 3. Any accident, incident or near miss is investigated with a view to negating or minimizing the chance of a recurrence. 4. Any additional and reasonably practical safety measures imposed by Client or contained within the Clients HSE safety plan are implemented and adhered to. 5. Where applicable all works are carried out have been subject to a risk assessment and that all identity hazard are analyses and quantified. 6. Emergency evacuation procedures and plans are in place, all project based personal are aware of and receive induction of 11 these procedure and plans, and practical mock drills are carried out to ensure emergency preparedness. 7. All project-based personnel are equipped with appropriate PPE relevant to the hazards related to carried out and associated work activities. HSE Engineer He will oversee the safety requirements of the project and ensure that all activities are being carried out in such a manner as to ensure the health and safety of all the workforce. The Safety Officer will ensure that all items of lifting equipment on site are tested, examined, inspected and certified in accordance with agreed standards and will not permit the use of any items that do not meet the required standards to be used on any lifting activity. Further duties are to ensure that: 1. Conduct safety induction session for all levels of staff and supervise toolbox talks regarding general hazards on site. 2. Promote safety awareness to the entire project workforce. 3. Ensure that all vehicles and trailers for transportation of materials and associated equipment are certified as serviceable, in a good taste of repair and meet all contact and local standards and laws. 4. Ensure that material safety data sheets (MSDS) are available for any hazardous substances used on the project. 12 5. Ensure that any reported hazards are fully investigated using a risk assessment methodology and a valued judgment made as to the best and most reasonably practicable method of protecting the personnel from injury and the equipment from damage due to hazards using both engineering and administrative control measures. 6. Ensure that all PPE issued to the workforce personnel is appropriated to the hazards related to the task and the environment. 7. Ensure that all personnel are aware of their duties regarding safety. 8. Assist the relevant supervisor to investigate any accident or near miss does not reoccur. 9. Advise on methods to eliminate, minimize, reduce or protect against any perceivable hazards that are reported or inherent within the terms of the contract and for each activity. 10. Conduct regular inspections of the worksite and advice the supervisions and workforce against any dangerous practices that are observed whilst work is in progress. 11. Ensure that all firefighting equipment and appliances are suitable, serviceable and certified and that records of such are available. 12. Ensure that relevant personnel are aware of any hazards involved in the daily servicing of equipment or plant, the use and handling of diesel, hydraulic oil, compressed air, rotating shafts and drums, hot exhaust pipes, electrical equipment, jacks, ropes, fasteners, chain blocks, hand tools etc. 13 13. Ensure that work is being carried out within the scope of any relevant permits to work and will have the authority to withdraw a permit should any works be breaching the terms and condition of the permit. 14. Have the authority to suspend any works considered to be an immediate danger to life and health. (IDLH) Our Companies Personal Protective Equipment Strategy 14 Hard Hat It will protect head from falling objects, Prevent head to unseen stationary parts, Objects, walls etc. Safety Shoes It will prevent foot from physical injury due To falling of heavy or sharp objects, parts of Rotating equipment’s or Stationary objects Safety Glasses/ Goggles- Eye Protection Normal works inside and outside the buildings To protect eyes from flying particles and ultra Violet rays. Striking masonry nails by hand or Power tools. Use and loading of cartridge assisted tools. Drilling, cutting or breaking of brick, block, wall, stone, concrete, plaster and similar materials. Use of high-speed metal cutting saws, bench Circular saws, wooden planner, portable electric Saw and abrasive cutting of wheels. Brushing off corroded metal/ concrete surfaces either by hand or machinery. Using compressed air to remove dust and dirt particles in enclosed area. (I.e. bowling out reinforcement) 15 Cover all- Protective Clothing It will prevent body/ skin from the exposure to heat/ chemical contacts and dirt High Visible Vest When working outside with traffic/equipment moving area. It will prevent body/ skin from the exposure to heat/ chemical contacts and dirt. Ear Protection- Ear Plugs It will prevent ear damage due to exposure of high noise level. Hand Gloves Dotted cotton Hand gloves for normal work 16 Rubber Gloves Rubber Gloves suitable for handling Paint/Chemical. Different kinds of hand gloves will be provided according to the nature of work. Dust Mask Dust mask is issued for normal activities Half face Chemical Vapour Mask It is used for high toxic paints and chemicals 17 Arrangement for working at Height Mobile Scaffold Mobile scaffold-More comfortable for working at height.