Engineers Without Borders
H&S Presentation
Anticipating Hazards
AnnMarie Spexet, P.E.
H&S Committee
South Central Region
H&S Presentations available on the
EWB Website
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Construction H&S *
Travel Health and Medicine *
Security *
Writing the H&S plan
Anticipating Hazards
* On EWB-USA Website
Purpose of the HASP Document
1. Think about the hazards associated with their
project and how to minimize them
2. Distribute the information to the other project
team members before they sign waivers and
travel
3. Emergency procedures
4. Demonstrate an understanding of H&S issues in
the TAC review. The reviewer must have
confidence that the project can and will be
safely executed on site
Purpose of the HASP Document
1. Think about the hazards associated with the
project and how to minimize them
2. Distribute the information to the other project
team members before they sign waivers and
travel
3. Emergency procedures
4. Demonstrate an understanding of H&S issues in
the TAC review. The reviewer must have
confidence that the project can and will be
safely executed on site
Task Hazards
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(From the HASP template)
Noise and Hearing Conservation
• Working at Elevation and Fall Protection
Inclement Weather
• Ladders
Heat Stress
• Shoring and Trenching
Cold Stress
• Hazardous Materials Use and Storage
Foot Care
• Demolition
Confined Space
• Active and Abandoned Utilities and
Landmines
Hot Work
• Electrical Safety
Manual Lifting and Handling of Heavy
Objects
• Hand and Power Hand Tools
Rough Terrain
• Hand and Emergency Signals
Housekeeping
• Lock Out Tag Out
Structural Hazards
• Biological Hazards
Remote Areas
• Hazardous Materials
Working over or near water
• Clearing Grubbing and Logging
Traffic and Vehicles
• Falling Objects, Punctures and Abrasions
Heavy Equip Operation
• Silica
Project 1
Project: Assessing for Water distribution system
Location: rural northern Mexico
Scope: Surveying a pipeline run, water quality testing on a river
Timeframe: 1 month in December
Additional information: Chapter is planning to drive to the site
Task Hazards
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Noise and Hearing Conservation
Inclement Weather
Heat Stress
Cold Stress
Foot Care
Confined Space
Hot Work
Manual Lifting and Handling of Heavy
Objects
Rough Terrain
Housekeeping
Structural Hazards
Remote Areas
Working over or near water
Traffic and Vehicles
Heavy Equip Operation
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Working at Elevation and Fall Protection
Ladders
Shoring and Trenching
Hazardous Materials Use and Storage
Demolition
Active and Abandoned Utilities and
Landmines
Electrical Safety
Hand and Power Hand Tools
Hand and Emergency Signals
Lock Out Tag Out
Biological Hazards
Hazardous Materials
Clearing Grubbing and Logging
Falling Objects, Punctures and Abrasions
Silica
Additional Notes
• Dangers on the US/Mexico border. Potentially
traveling through high risk areas. Have they
consulted
– International SOS (11BCPA000270)
– US State Department http://travel.state.gov
– aspexet@gmail.com
A few more words about
Transportation
• Every EWB team uses some form of transportation
• EWB Highly recommends that the Team do not drive
themselves
• The driving standards and rules of the road vary greatly
around the world.
• Traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of injury
in the developing world.
• No driving at dusk or at night
• Check state of vehicle, lights, brakes, tread on tires,
seats for everyone, belts a bonus, no riding in the backs
of pickup trucks or on motorcycles
Project 2
Project: Installing Solar panels on schoolhouse
Location: Rural Cambodia
Scope: 8 panels with lights and computer inside the school
Timeframe: 2 weeks in June
Additional information: Chapter members will be doing most of
the implementation, but teaching the locals how to maintain the
system
Task Hazards
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Noise and Hearing Conservation
Inclement Weather
Heat Stress
Cold Stress
Foot Care
Confined Space
Hot Work
Manual Lifting and Handling of Heavy
Objects
Rough Terrain
Housekeeping
Structural Hazards
Remote Areas
Working over or near water
Traffic and Vehicles
Heavy Equip Operation
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Working at Elevation and Fall Protection
Ladders
Shoring and Trenching
Hazardous Materials Use and Storage
Demolition
Active and Abandoned Utilities and
Landmines
Electrical Safety
Hand and Power Hand Tools
Hand and Emergency Signals
Lock Out Tag Out
Biological Hazards
Hazardous Materials
Clearing Grubbing and Logging
Falling Objects, Punctures and Abrasions
Silica
Additional Notes
• What is the roof made of? Are they prepared to work
on that structure?
• fall protection, structural issues on the roof, working at
height, ladders
• Wind concerns when lifting panels up
• All electrical hazards, grounding, etc.
• Chemical hazards from batteries
• Have they looked for best practices standards from
industry groups like NABCEP?
• Cambodia still has a major land mine issue in rural
areas. Are they aware of that?
Project 3
Project: Footbridge across river
Location: Semirural Uganda
Scope: Footbridge design from Bridges to Prosperity
Timeframe: 2 month implementation – July/August
Additional information: Hired local construction manager, and
community will be providing much of the labor
Task Hazards
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Noise and Hearing Conservation
Inclement Weather
Heat Stress
Cold Stress
Foot Care
Confined Space
Hot Work
Manual Lifting and Handling of Heavy
Objects
Rough Terrain
Housekeeping
Structural Hazards
Remote Areas
Working over or near water
Traffic and Vehicles
Heavy Equip Operation
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Working at Elevation and Fall Protection
Ladders
Shoring and Trenching
Hazardous Materials Use and Storage
Demolition
Active and Abandoned Utilities and
Landmines
Electrical Safety
Hand and Power Hand Tools
Hand and Emergency Signals
Lock Out Tag Out
Biological Hazards
Hazardous Materials
Clearing Grubbing and Logging
Falling Objects, Punctures and Abrasions
Silica
Additional Notes
• Did the team discuss safety management with
construction manager?
• Will the locals have adequate PPE during
construction?
Project 4
Project: Latrine Construction
Location: rural Bolivian mountains
Scope: 15 hand dug pit latrines
Timeframe: 2 weeks in April
Additional information: Community is assisting on construction
Task Hazards
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Noise and Hearing Conservation
Inclement Weather
Heat Stress
Cold Stress
Foot Care
Confined Space
Hot Work
Manual Lifting and Handling of Heavy
Objects
Rough Terrain
Housekeeping
Structural Hazards
Remote Areas
Working over or near water
Traffic and Vehicles
Heavy Equip Operation
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Working at Elevation and Fall Protection
Ladders
Shoring and Trenching
Hazardous Materials Use and Storage
Demolition
Active and Abandoned Utilities and
Landmines
Electrical Safety
Hand and Power Hand Tools
Hand and Emergency Signals
Lock Out Tag Out
Biological Hazards
Hazardous Materials
Clearing Grubbing and Logging
Falling Objects, Punctures and Abrasions
Silica
Additional Notes
• High altitude acclimation. Have they budgeted
time for that?
• The schedule is very ambitious… Are adequate
rest periods scheduled?
• How deep are the pits going to be?
• What type of soil is this?
• Shoring or sloping necessary?
• Fall protection issues – How will they mark the
pits at night
• Digging in excavations – foot and head protection