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Eskom Kusile Power Station ’s responsibility and commitment is to ensure a safe working environment

is in line with its Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) Policy and applicable legislative

obligations. This OHS specification is Eskom Kusile Power Station minimum requirements which are

required to be met for the duration of the contract period by contractors/suppliers and, where required,

the delivery organisation. The contractor is expected to develop an OHS plan that meets these

requirements as well as all the relevant applicable legislation that they conform to. Eskom Kusile

Power Station in no way assumes the contractor’s legal responsibilities and liabilities. The contractor

is and remains accountable for the quality and execution of their health and safety programme for their

employees and appointed contractor employees. This OHS specification reflects minimum

requirements and should not be construed as all-encompassing.

Note 1: All the requirements listed hereunder are in relation to the contract and do not

supersede or replace any organizational OHS requirements.

Where requirements listed are already in place, then the organizational requirements must be taken

cognisance of and listed in the respective OHS plans. If there are any additional Eskom Kusile Power

Station and/or legislative requirements listed in the OHS specification, then these must be addressed.

2. Supporting Clauses

2.1 Scope

This OHS specification lists the legislative and Eskom Kusile Power Station requirements and, where

applicable, any requirements pertaining to local authorities, municipal by-laws, or environmental

legislation that must be met by the contractor.

2.1.1 Purpose

This document will provide requirements to ensure compliance to legal and other requirements

pertaining to BFP Mobile Oil Purifier Units Supply and Delivery at Kusile Power Station.

2.1.2 Applicability

This OHS specification is applicable to any contracting organisation that intends to respond to station

BFP Mobile Oil Purifier Units Supply and Delivery contract tender/enquiry with the intention of entering

a contract.

2.2 Normative/Informative References

Parties using this document shall apply the most recent edition of the documents listed in the following

paragraphs.

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2.2.1 Normative

[1] Basic Conditions of Employment Act No .

[2] Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations No .

[3] OHS Act “Regulations on Hazardous Work by Children in South Africa”

[4] National Environmental Management Act .

[5] National Road Traffic Act .

[6] 32-37 Eskom Kusile Power Station Substance Abuse Procedure.

[7] 32-136 Contractor Health and Safety Requirements

[8] 240-62196227 Life- saving Rules

[9] 32-95 Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Procedure

[10] 240-131838225: Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Definitions and

Classification Parameters

[11] 32-727 SHEQ Policy

[12] 240-62946386 Vehicle and Driver Safety Management Procedure

[13] 32-520 Risk Assessment procedure

[14] ISO 45001: 2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

[15] Eskom Kusile Power Station Covid-19 policy

[16] National Disaster Management Act

[17] KUS-20250449 - Kusile Power Station BFP Mobile Oil Purifier Units Supply and Delivery Scope

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2.2.2 Informative

[18] Tobacco Products Control Act (Updated 2011.05.19)

[19] SANS 1186 Symbolic Safety Signs

[20] Constitution of the Republic of South Africa No

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2.3 Definitions

Definition Explanation

Appointed contractor Means a contractor appointed by the Main contractor

Baseline risk assessment (32-520) baseline operational risks refer to the health and safety risks

associated with all standard processes and routine activities in the

business

Business unit (BU) (32-296) means any defined unit within the Eskom Kusile Power

Station environment, operating as a business under a particular cost-

centre number. In the context of this document and in terms of health

and safety, any reference to a BU includes a defined unit within any

Eskom Kusile Power Station division and its subsidiaries

Client (OHS Act) Eskom Kusile Power Station representative (Internal –

Asset Owner), also referred to as the contract administrator/custodian

or agent or project manager (as defined in the contract). He/she is the

person responsible for ensuring that the works or services are

executed in terms of the contract, as well as adherence to legislation

pertaining to the contract.

Competent person (OHS Act) means any person having the knowledge, training,

experience, and qualifications, specific to the work or task being

performed, provided that, where appropriate, qualifications and

training are registered in terms of the South African Qualifications

Authority Act, 1995 (Act No. )

Contractor (OHS Act) means an employer as defined in section 1 of the Act who

performs contracted work and includes Main contractors

Contract’s Manager/End Contract’s Manager/End User

User

Consultant means a person providing professional advice

Controlled disclosure controlled disclosure to external parties (either enforced by law or

discretionary)

Duty of care to the (32-136) anybody who causes or has caused or may cause significant

environment pollution or degradation of the environment must take reasonable

measures to prevent such pollution or degradation from occurring,

continuing, or recurring. If such harm to the environment is authorised

by law or cannot reasonably be avoided or stopped, such person must

minimise and rectify such pollution or degradation of the environment

Employee (OHS Act) means, subject to the provisions of subsection (2), any

person who is employed by or works for an employer and who

receives or is entitled to receive any remuneration or who works under

the direction or supervision of an employer or any other person

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Employer (OHS Act) means, subject to the provisions of subsection (2), any

person who employs or provides work for any person and

remunerates that person or expressly or tacitly undertakes to

remunerate him/her, but excludes a TES (ex labour broker) as defined

in section 1(1) of the Labour Relations Act 1956 (Act No. )

Environment (32-94) means:

a) the land, water, and atmosphere of the earth;

b) micro-organisms and plant and animal life; and

c) any part or combination of (a) and (b) and the interrelationships

among and between them, and the physical, chemical,

aesthetic, and cultural properties and conditions of the

foregoing that influence human health and well-being

Eskom Kusile Power Eskom Kusile Power Station requirements flowing from directives,

Station requirements policies, standards, procedures, specifications, work instructions,

guidelines, or manuals

Hazard (OHS Act) means a source of, or exposure to, danger

Hazard identification (OHS Act) means the identification and documenting of existing or

expected hazards to the health and safety of persons, which are

normally associated with the type of work being executed or to be

executed

Occupational Health and (OHS Act) means a file or other record in permanent form, containing

safety file the information required in relation to the contract.

Health and safety plan (OHS Act) means a document plan that addresses hazards identified

and includes safe work procedures to mitigate, reduce, or control

hazards identified

Occupational Health and (OHS Act) means a document specification of all health and safety

safety specification requirements pertaining to associated to a contract, so as to ensure

the health and safety of persons.

Occupational Health and means comprehensive health and safety requirements for a contract,

safety requirements project, site, and scope of work. This specification is intended to

ensure the health and safety of persons, both workers and the public,

and the duty of care to the environment. The health and safety

requirements must be specific to each contract, project, site, and

Lifesaving Rules (240-62196227) a rule that, if not adhered to, has the potential to

cause serious harm to people

Medical Certificate of (OHS Act) means a certificate valid for one year, issued by an

fitness occupational health practitioner, issued in terms of the regulations,

whom shall be registered with the Health Professions Council of South

Africa

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Medical surveillance (OHS Act) means a planned programme or periodic examination

(which may include clinical examinations, biological monitoring, or

medical tests) of employees by an occupational health practitioner or,

in prescribed cases, by an occupational medicine practitioner

Method statement (OHS Act) means a written document detailing the key activities to be

performed in order to reduce, as reasonably as practicable, the

hazards identified in any risk assessment

National sourcing of services providers/contractors at the divisional level and

Enquiries/contracts not at BU level thorough tendering, request for price etc

Organisation may be defined as a group of individuals (large of small) that is

cooperating under the direction of executive leadership in

accomplishment of certain common objects

Pre-job meetings (34-227) means a meeting that is held prior to the commencement of

the day’s work and that is attended by all the relevant employees

associated with the work task

Main contractor (In the text of this document) Means an employer, as defined in

section 1 of the OHS Act, who intends to tender for or has signed a

contract with Eskom Kusile Power Station for services rendered.

Provincial director (OHS Act) means the provincial director as defined in Regulation 1 of

the General Administrative Regulations under the Act

Responsible Manager Is a Manager of a department, section or operating/business unit who

has been appointed as part of the Eskom Kusile Power Station

delegation of authority process with the aim to assist the applicable

16(2) assigned person in executing his/her duties in terms of the

Occupational Health and Safety Act

Risk assessment (OHS Act) means a programme to determine any risk associated with

any hazard at a work site in order to identify the steps needed to be

taken to remove, reduce, or control such hazard.

Site (34-228) means an Eskom Kusile Power Station department, unit,

complex, building, specific project, work site, or the site where agents,

clients, Main contractors, contractors, suppliers, vendors, and service

providers provide a service to Eskom Kusile Power Station , directly or

indirectly

Service provider any private person or legal entity that provides any service(s) to

Eskom Kusile Power Station for compensation

Subsidiary (32-94) an enterprise controlled by another (called the parent) through

the ownership of greater than 50% of its voting stock

Supplier (32-1034)means a natural or legal person who renders a service and

may include the following current or potential supplier vendor,

contractor, consultant

Task (34-227) a segment of work that requires a set of specific and distinct

actions for its completion

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Toolbox talks (34-227) where the team leader, after conducting pre-task planning,

shares all the tasks at hand and discusses task allocation, the

identified risks, and the control measures with all his/her team

members on site before commencing a specific task and documenting

the agreed strategy. (This shall be done to ensure common

understanding of the tasks, risks, and control measures required.)

The Act (OHS Act) means the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. , as amended, and the Regulations thereto

Visitor any person visiting a workplace with the knowledge of, or under the

supervision of, an employer.

2.4 Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description

CE Chief Executive

COID Act Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act

DEL Department of Employment and Labour ( Inspection and Enforcement

services – Provincial office)

EP Emergency Preparedness

EAP Employee Assistance Program

ERfW Environmental Regulations for Workplaces

GAR General Administrative Regulations

GSR General Safety Regulations

LDV Light Delivery Vehicle

OHS Act Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations,

O&M Operating and Maintenance

LoG (COID) Letter of Good Standing

SABS South African Bureau Standard

SANS South African National Standard

2.5 Related/Supporting Documents

Section 37(2) of the OHS Act requires Eskom Kusile Power Station to sign an agreement and include

it in the OHS file for evaluation prior to the start of work. OHS department will issue the 37(2) agreement

to the project manager/end user who will facilitate the signing of the document by Eskom Kusile Power

Station and contractor representatives.

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3. Document Content

3.1 Scope of Work

The scope of work is detailed as follows:

BFP Mobile Oil Purifier Units Supply and Delivery as per technical specifications.

A copy of the scope of work must be retained by the contractor.

Note: The contractor who will be awarded this contract will be known as the “Main contractor” and

any contractor appointed by the Main contractor will be known as the “Appointed contractor"

3.2 Legal Compliance

3.2.1 Section 37(2) (Legal) Agreement

A section 37(2) agreement must be signed between Eskom Kusile Power Station and the main

contractor at the time of submitting the safety file. The main contractor must ensure that a section 37(2)

agreement is compiled between the main contractor and all their appointed contractors for the

contract. The original copy of the section 37(2) agreement must be retained by the contractor, and a

copy must be retained by the responsible project manager/end user. A copy of all the agreements must

form part of the respective contractor’s OHS file.

3.2.2 Hazardous Work by Children (Child Labour)

The constitution of the Republic of South Africa, in the "Bill of Rights", is clear on the rights of children,

especially when it comes to:

1. being protected from exploitative labour practices.

2. not be required or permitted to perform work or provide services that

3. are inappropriate for a person of that child’s age; or

4. This places at risk the child’s well-being, education, physical or mental health, or spiritual, moral, or

social development and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Chapter six, Section 43,

"Prohibition of employment of children."

Before resorting to the use of child labour, due consideration must be given to the child's constitutional

rights. Where work is being performed which is not prohibited in terms of the constitution, then such

work must be conducted in terms of the OHS Act "Regulations on Hazardous Work by Children in South

Africa" with emphasis on paragraph 2: Purpose and Interpretation. Eskom Kusile Power Station does

not condone the use of child labour and, therefore, all effort must be exercised, and child labour should

not be used.

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3.2.3 OHS Act

The main contractor and appointed contractors shall have an up-to-date copy of the OHS Act and

regulations which will be available to all employees.

3.2.4 Legislative Compliance

All contractors will comply with all the legislation pertaining to this contract being:

The Main contractor and all appointed contractors will comply with all the legislation pertaining to this

project being:

1. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (particularly Section 24 of the Bill of Rights).

2. Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 (Act ) and its Regulations.

3. National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act ).

4. Environment Conservation Act 1989 (Act ).

5. National Water Act 1998 (Act ).

6. Civil and Building Work Act.

7. National Road Traffic Act .

8. Compensation for Occupational Injures and Diseases Act.

9. SANS Standards –Contractor shall use the relative standards applicable to the project.

3.3 Eskom Kusile Power Station Requirements

All contractors shall, before commencement of the project ensure that all their employees are familiar

with the relevant Eskom Kusile Power Station OHS documentation that is applicable to contract

services.

The safety file shall be approved by a form of a written letter, the letter shall authorise the appointed

contractor to commence with the delivery of equipment.

Before the appointed contractor commences with any work, the Kusile power station Project

Manager/Contract Manager shall ensure that;

a) A copy of the SHE Specification document is in the possession of the responsible person of the

contracting company as well as the Kusile Power Station baseline risk assessment.

b) The responsible person of the contracting company and the Kusile power station project

manager/contract manager have signed the Kusile power station section 37 (2) agreement.

c) The appointment of the Appointed Contractor have been concluded and signed by the Contractor

and Appointed Project Manager. A task specific baseline risk assessment must be part of the

OHS Plan and accompanied by a risk assessment procedure applied. A monitoring and review

plan must form part of the baseline risk assessment

d) Where a Sub Contractor(s) is appointed by the Appointed Contractor, the Contractor supplies the

applicable Kusile power station OHS specifications to the Sub Contractor(s).

3.4 OHS Policy

An OHS policy is a statement of intent and a commitment by the organization’s CEO and senior

management in relation to the relevant OHS roles and responsibilities, the achievement of their strategic

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objectives, and values of integrity, customer satisfaction, excellence, and innovation. The main

contractor and all appointed contractors, if not already in place, will be required to compile an

organisational OHS policy in line with their OHS responsibilities. The policy must be signed by the

organisation’s CEO or the appointed assistant to the CEO, OHS Act Section 16(2). The policy must be

displayed in a prominent place within the workplace. A copy of the policy must be filed in the contractor's

OHS files and attached as an annexure to the OHS Plan. OHS Policy to comply with the requirements

of OHS Act Section 7 and ISO 45001:2018, Clause 5.2.

3.5 COVID -19 Policy

Due to the current pandemic the contractors are required to submit the Covid policy signed by the most

senior person. The policy must be displayed in a prominent place within the workplace. A copy of the

policy must be filed in the contractor's OHS files and attached as an annexure to the OHS Plan.

3.5.1 Covid -19 Requirements

Covid-19 costs are not for profit making purpose and Eskom Kusile Power Station reserves the right to

accept and/or decline the list of PPE which will be listed in the detailed Covid-19 costs. Due to the

current pandemic the contractors are required to provide Eskom Kusile Power Station with a Covid-19

risk assessment and a detailed plan on how to prevent the spread of the virus and what control

measures will be put in place to protect Eskom Kusile Power Station employees and members of the

public. The risk assessment must include the following but not limited to, adherence to Covid-19

protocols in designated smoking areas. Covid-19 costs are applicable for the duration of the pandemic

and the Covid-19 costs will be ceased once the country has declared that Covid-19 is no more a

pandemic. The contractors have an obligation to comply with the National Disaster Management Act

including the appointment of the Compliance Officer.

3.6 Coid

The Main contractor and all his/her appointed contractors shall be registered with an appropriate

employment compensation commissioner and have available a valid letter of good standing (LoG) from

such commissioner. The obligation lies with the contractors to ensure that the LoG remain valid

throughout the contract period. A copy of the LoG must be filed in the contractor OHS files.

3.7 Eskom Kusile Power Station Life-Saving Rules

1. Eskom Kusile Power Station places a high value on health and safety and urges every

organization that undertakes work for Eskom Kusile Power Station to do the same.

2. Eskom Kusile Power Station has developed five life-saving guidelines that will apply to all Eskom

Kusile Power Station employees, agents, consultants, and contractors. Any Eskom Kusile Power

Station employee or employee of a Main Contractor or appointed contractor who fails to follow

these rules would be deemed a serious violation. These rules are in place to protect any

employee, labour broker, or contractor working from significant injury or death.

3. If any contractual work (including delivery of any product) is to be undertaken on Eskom Kusile

Power Station premises, the rules shall be obeyed by any contractor and their employees.

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The rules are:

Rule description of rule

Open, isolate, test, earth, and create an equipotential zone

Rule 1 BEFORE TOUCH

(That is plant, any plant operating above 1000 V)

Hook up at heights

Working at height is defined as any work performed above a stable work surface or Rule 2

where a person puts himself/herself in a position where he/she exposes

himself/herself to a fall from or into.

Buckle up

No person may drive any vehicle on Eskom Kusile Power Station business and/or on

Rule 3

Eskom Kusile Power Station premises:

Unless the driver and all passengers are wearing seat belts.

Be sober

Rule 4 No person is allowed to be under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs while on

duty

Permit to work

Rule 5 Where an authorisation limitation exists, no person shall work without the required

permit to work.

Rule 6: ensure safe live working

Rule 5 Only perform live work (never mix live and dead work on the same site at the same

time.

NO reversing without a spotter or flagman

Rule 7

Ensure that vehicles are only reversed when a spotter or flagman is in place

Eskom Kusile Power Station will take a zero-tolerance approach to these policies.

Noncompliance to Life-saving rules is regarded serious misconduct and will result in

serious disciplinary action, which may include dismissal.

This is to ensure that everyone who works on or visits an Eskom Kusile Power Station facility returns

home to their families safely.

3.8 Substance Abuse

1. Alcohol and substance abuse are serious threats to any business, especially when it comes to

workplace accidents and car driving. As a result, Eskom Kusile Power Station has the right to

take reasonable procedures to identify and prohibit drunk people from entering the company.

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2. General Safety Regulation 2A specifies the legal position on intoxication.

3. The allowable alcohol and drug level is 0%.

4. All contractors must follow Eskom Kusile Power Station 's procedure 32-37 ("Substance Abuse

Procedure"), considering that this is an Eskom Kusile Power Station Life-saving Rule number 4:

(BE SOBER"), and anyone entering the Kusile site will be subjected to ad hoc alcohol testing

5. Contractors are invited to develop their own manual and test their own employees for alcohol on

a regular basis.

6. Test results must be marked "Confidential" and kept in the employee's personal file.

7. Eskom Kusile Power Station 's life-saving rules must be included in the induction process.

8. All employees involved in the scope of work must sign the Life-saving rule pledge before

commencement of work.

3.9 Contractor Organisational Structure

3.9.1 Main Contractor Organogram

The Main contractor must provide an organisational organogram on the company’s letter head related

to this contract, depicting all the levels of responsibility from the CE down to the supervisors responsible

for the contract. List the relevant positions held, names of appointees, legal appointments and the

Organogram must be signed off by the company's 16(1) or 16 (2).

The Main contractor must ensure that all appointed contractors comply with this requirement. The Main

contractor is responsible for keeping copies of all the organograms’ as well as submitting them with the

OHS plan. All organograms shall be updated timeously when appointments are changed.

This diagram must be kept up to date and filed in the project OHS files.

3.10 Roles and Responsibilities

Commitment

Visible commitment is essential to providing a safe work environment. Managers, supervisors and

employees at all levels must demonstrate their commitment by being proactively involved in the day to

day operations, in particular the Occupational Health and Safety aspects of any project / contract.

Legislation requires that each employee must take reasonable care of themselves and their fellow

workers, from management level down to the lowest employee level.

3.11 Risk Assessment (Refer to 32-520)

It is a legal requirement in terms of Section 8 (2)(d) of the OHS Act for an employer to carry out risk

assessments, to establish which risks and hazards are attached to the health and safety of persons

due to any work which is performed, any article or substance which is, handled, stored, transported. A

risk assessment is defined as an identification of the hazards present in the activity, work, site, and an

estimate of the extent of the risks involved, considering whatever precautions are already being taken.

It is essentially a three-stage process:

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1. identification of all hazards.

2. evaluation of the risks;

3. Measures to control the risks.

Risk assessments are required to be maintained. This means that significant changes to a process or

activity, or any new process or activity should be subjected to a risk assessment and that if new hazards

come to light during the work process, then these should also be subjected to risk assessments. Risk

assessments for long term processes should be periodically reviewed and updated. Method statements

or written safe work procedures are an effective method as information and record of the way jobs /

tasks must be performed. Daily or issue based or task specific or on the job risk assessments must be

conducted at the place where work is to be performed/ conducted to allow managers and employees

to assess any inherent risks that could have been overlooked during the initial risk assessment or any

changes that might have occurred in a period of absence. For example if a job / task is extended over

a day or halted due to inclement weather.

Guidelines for actual steps involved in a job/task specific risk assessment are:

1. Each activity is listed.

2. Specific hazards are identified and listed against each activity.

3. The magnitude of each risk is rated as Low. Medium or High.

4. All known documentary and supervisory controls are listed. For instance: What safe work

procedures exist for ladders.

5. The relevance, effectiveness and sufficiency of these controls are assessed.

6. In the event of insufficient or deficient controls for the particular activity, steps to be taken to

rectify this shall be recorded, and safe working procedures drawn up.

7. Persons responsible for implementing and supervising the task shall be identified, nominated

and duly assigned.

8. Persons responsible for monitoring the task and carrying out the planned job observation must

be nominated.

9. Completed risk assessment shall be handed to the Eskom Kusile Power Station project manager

representative for comment and approval.

10. The relevant section of the risk assessment shall be issued with a Transmittal Note to the

Supervisor nominated as the responsible person; and the names of workmen who have received

instruction on the work content and the sequence of the activities listed in the risk assessment

shall be recorded, and their competence established. This instruction shall be done through an

interpreter if required and recorded on the Pre-Job Brief (Daily Safe Task Instructions), with

reference to applicable Risk Assessments.

The following are Known hazards associated with the work:

1. Other vehicles

2. Wild animals

3. Slippery conditions

4. Falling objects

5. Open drains, trenches, sumps, and manholes, etc.

6. Lifting and rigging of component

7. Potholes

8. Sharp tools and objects

9. Heat exhaustion

10. Sunburn

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11. Insect bites and stings

12. Wind

13. Thunderstorm

3.12 Fire Equipment and Maintenance

1. All firefighting equipment’s that have been provided shall:

a. Be clearly labelled

b. Conspicuously numbered

c. Entered in a register

d. Inspected monthly by a competent person

2. Tested and serviced every 12 months.

3. Results entered in the register and signed by competent person.

3.13 Refuelling at Eskom Kusile Power Station sites

Before a machine/vehicle can be refuelled, the motor must be stopped. Refuelling shall take place at

designated safe areas and appropriate warning signs installed. Suitable drip trays must be used to

prevent spillage at the filling nozzle.

3.14 Transportation of hazardous materials in accordance with SANS 10232-1 (Hazardous

Material Labelling) and SANS 1518 (Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Road).

Unloading, handling, and storage at the designated site within the power station.

Provision of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS) and Certificates of Conformance for all supplied

materials.

Compliance with environmental management regulations to prevent spills, contamination, and

disposal hazards.

3.14.1 Legal and Safety Compliance Requirements

1. The supplier must comply with the following regulations and standards:

2. Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) No. .

3. Hazardous Substances Act No. .

4. National Environmental Management: Waste Act No. (Hazardous Waste Handling).

5. ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System).

6. ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System).

7. ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System).

8. SANS 10228 (Classification and Labelling of Dangerous Goods).

9. SANS 10263 (Storage and Handling of Hazardous Substances).

10. Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Compliance.

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3.14.2 Risk Assessment & Safe Work Procedures

Prior to any deliveries, the supplier must:

Conduct a baseline risk assessment for handling, transporting, and delivering lube oil and hydraulic oil

pumps.

Develop and submit a Method Statement and Safe Work Procedure (SWP) for approval.

Ensure that all personnel involved are trained in hazardous material handling and emergency response.

3.14.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

All supplier personnel must wear appropriate PPE when handling and delivering hazardous materials,

including:

1. Safety boots (SANS-approved).

2. Chemical-resistant gloves.

3. Safety goggles/face shield.

4. Fire-resistant overalls.

5. Respiratory protection (where required).

3.14.4 Transportation & Vehicle Compliance

Vehicles transporting lube oil and hydraulic oil pumps must comply with SANS 1518 and be equipped

with:

1. Dangerous Goods Placards (Hazard Warning Diamonds) on all sides.

2. Orange Panels (UN Number Identification) at the front and rear.

3. Transport Emergency Card (TREM Card) for emergency response.

4. Fire Extinguisher & Spill Response Kit.

3.14.5 Emergency Response & Spill Control

The supplier must provide spill kits and personnel must be trained in spill response procedures.

Emergency contacts and procedures must be clearly communicated before deliveries.

Any spills must be reported immediately to the power station’s Environmental & Safety Department.

3.14.6 Storage & Handling At Site

The supplier must ensure safe unloading and proper storage in compliance with SANS 10263.

No unauthorized personnel should handle hazardous materials.

All lube oil and hydraulic oil pumps must be stored in designated bunded areas to prevent leaks and

environmental contamination.

3.14.7 Contractor Safety Induction & Training

All supplier personnel must complete a site-specific safety induction before commencing work.

Safety talks and toolbox talks must be conducted before each delivery.

The supplier must submit proof of personnel training for hazardous material handling.

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3.14.8 Non-Compliance & Penalties

Failure to comply with the OHS specifications will result in:

Immediate suspension of deliveries until compliance is achieved.

Financial penalties for environmental contamination or safety violations.

Termination of contract in case of repeated non-compliance.

3.14.9 Documentation & Reporting Requirements

The supplier must provide the following documents before and during deliveries:

a) MSDS/SDS for each batch of lube oil and hydraulic oil pump.

b) Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for quality assurance.

c) Driver’s Dangerous Goods Permit and Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).

d) Proof of spill response training.

e) Delivery notes with batch numbers.

3.14.10 Monitoring and Audits

The power station reserves the right to conduct random inspections and safety audits.

Non-compliant deliveries will be rejected at the supplier’s cost.

Regular review meetings will be held to assess safety performance and compliance.

3.15 First Aid and Equipment

1. The requirements of the OHS Act GSR 3 must be observed.

2. First aid appointments must be made to meet the legal requirements. Appointees must be trained

to level 2 and the training service provider must be registered in accordance with section 26(1) of

the Skills Development Amendment Act, Act No. . It is good practice for all employees

to be trained to at least level 1.

3. Certificate of competency for first-aider/s. Please have certificates with the following information

available to be checked:

a) Name of the First-Aider;

b) Certificate number;

c) Expiry date;

d) Training Institution;

e) SETA Accreditation number and CI number.

f) US 119567 – Perform basic life support and first aid procedures.

g) US 120496 – Provide risk-based primary emergency care/first aid in the workplace.

h) US 376480 – Provide first aid as an advanced first responder.

4. When appointing employees for work sites, cognisance must be taken into account the type of

work performed, the distance teams are working apart and the terrain to be covered if an

emergency should arise.

5. A list of emergency numbers must be displayed on the notice boards and made accessible for all

employees.

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6. Main Contractor must ensure that his /her employees and appointed contractor employees are

familiar with the emergency numbers.

7. Contractors shall have one first aid box for the first 5 persons and thereafter one for every 50 or

team of workers on site or part thereof, taking into account the type of work performed and the

distance between teams.

8. More first aid boxes shall be provided in accordance with the risk assessment. Boxes must be

available and accessible for the immediate treatment of injured persons at the workplace.

9. For offices, signs indicating where the first aid box or boxes are kept as well as the name and

contact details of the First Aider of such first aid box or boxes shall be erected.

10. The Main Contractor and appointed contractor shall ensure that alternative arrangements be

made for incidents occurring after working hours.

3.15.1 Boxes and Equipment

The following is a list of minimum contents of a first aid box:

 Item 1: Wound cleaner/antiseptic (100ml).

 Item 2: Swabs for cleaning wounds.

 Item 3: Cotton wool for padding (100 g).

 Item 4: Sterile gauze (minimum quantity 10).

 Item 5: 1 Pair of forceps (for splinters).

 Item 6: 1 Pair of scissors (minimum size 100 mm).

 Item 7: 1 Set of safety pins.

 Item 8: 4 Triangular bandages.

 Item 9: 4 Roller bandages (75 mm X 5 m).

 Item 10: 4 Roller bandages (100 mm X 5 m).

 Item 11: 1 Roll of elastic adhesive (25 mm X 3 m).

 Item 12: 1 Non-allergenic adhesive strip (25 mm X 3 m).

 Item 13: 1 Packet of adhesive dressing strips (minimum quantity, 10 assorted sizes).

 Item 14: 4 First aid dressings (75 mm X 100 mm).

 Item 15: 4 First aid dressings (150 mm x 200 mm).

 Item 16: 2 Straight splints.

 Item 17: 2 Pairs large and 2 pairs medium disposable latex gloves.

 Item 18: 2 CPR mouth pieces or similar devices.

A content check list must be available with all boxes and boxes shall be checked on a regular basis,

kept clean and dust free.

3.16 OHS Communication Systems

Main Contractor/s and their appointed contractors must develop a communication strategy outlining

how they intend to communicate OHS issues to their staff, the mediums they will employ and how they

will measure the effectiveness of their OHS communication. Below is a brief on how communication

should take place. Where project meetings are conducted on site, OHS shall be included as a standing

agenda point and minutes of these meetings shall be available on site at all times. Minutes of meeting

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must be compiled and filed in the relevant OHS files. All employees shall have access to these minutes.

Attendance register shall be kept for all the health and safety meetings.

3.17 OHS Training

1. The Main contractor, when making a bid for this project shall provide a breakdown list of the OHS

training requirements and the costing of such requirements. Similarly, appointed contractor must

provide the same requirements when bidding with the Main contractor.

2. The scope of training includes but is not limited to the type of work being performed and the relevant

procedures. Additional to the requirements, will be that the Main contractor and appointed

contractors must have the appropriate qualifications, certificates and employees should always be

under competent supervision.

3. Where legislative and Eskom Kusile Power Station recommended appointments are made, the

relevant training shall be given to those appointees prior to the acceptance of those appointments.

4. When there is an amendment to the Acts and/or to the regulations, OHS specification and OHS plan,

all affected staff shall undergo the applicable refresher training.

5. Appropriate time must be set aside for training (induction and other) of all employees.

6. Records of all training and qualifications of all contractor employees must be kept on the OHS file.

3.17.1 Main Contractor Induction training

The contractor is required to plan with the Business Unit for its employees to attend induction in order

to be granted permission to access site.

1. The Main contractor shall ensure that all his / her employees, appointed contractors and their

employees have undergone the Eskom Kusile Power Station OHS induction training prior to

commencing work on site.

2. Attendance registers must be completed of any induction training given, which must indicate that

they have received and understood the induction training.

3. Prior to attending the induction training, all employees must undergo a pre-employment medical

examination and found fit for duty. A copy of the certificate of fitness must be kept in the OHS file on

site for the duration of the project.

4. All employees and visitors on site shall carry the proof of induction training.

5. It is the contractors responsibility to keep records of induction training.

3.17.2 Visitors to Site Induction

1. Visitors to the site shall be required to undergo and comply with the Eskom Kusile Power

Station site-specific safety induction prior to being allowed access to site.

2. All visitors must remain in the care and custody of a person (host) who has been properly

inducted. No visitors are permitted to undertake any work onsite, of any nature.

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3. Visitors who have completed site induction must be provided with a record of proof of Induction

training.

3.18 General Training

The Main contractor will be required to ensure that before an employee commences work on the

project/site, the respective supervisor informs the employee of his scope of authority, the hazards

associated with work as well as the control measures to be taken. This will include man-job

specifications, the discussion of any task procedures or hazardous operational procedures to be

performed by the employee. The Main Contractor is to ensure that the supervisor has satisfied himself

that the employee understands the hazards associated with the work to be performed by conducting

task/job observations.

3.19 Site Roads

1. When planning, sufficient areas must be allocated for parking of vehicles and mobile

equipment’s as well as roadways for ease of manoeuvrability of these vehicles.

2. Sufficient width roads to be provided and adequate space is to be allowed for large vehicles

traversing the sites.

3.20 Vehicle Management

1. It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure:

a) Their passengers wear seat belts whilst the vehicle is in motion.

b) Comply with all traffic road rules, safety, direction and speed signs.

c) Ensure that vehicle loads are properly secured prior to moving off.

d) Ensure that vehicles are not overloaded.

2. No persons maybe transported at the back of the bakkie.

3. Drivers are required to conduct the route risk assessment prior to travelling/driving.

4. No drivers or operators may text, talk on cell phones or two-way radios whilst driving.

5. All drivers shall have a valid medical fitness certificate.

6. The First aid box with valid contents and fire extinguishers must be included in the vehicle, be

services annually and inspected monthly. Drivers must be trained on how to use the First aid

box and fire extinguishers.

7. Two triangles must be included in the vehicle and the emergency number be displayed at the

back of the vehicle.

8. Each Project site that is enclosed by demarcation will have system/ process to manage vehicle

access to site.

9. Contractor must maintain their vehicles in a roadworthy condition and a vehicle license must be

valid at all times and this is applicable to yellow plant.

10. Drivers of light vehicles must avoid stopping or parking in the vicinity of machines. At least 30

(thirty) meters must be left clear between such a vehicle and such a machine.

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11. Contractor vehicles can be subject to inspections by the Client/Agent’s representative. Vehicles

which are not roadworthy will not be permitted to be used on site.

12. Drivers/operators shall be responsible for the travel-worthiness of all loads conveyed by them.

Precautions shall be taken to secure all loads properly. Loads projecting from vehicles shall be

securely loaded and in daytime a red flag and during darkness a red light or red reflective

material shall be attached to the extreme end of such projecting materials.

13. The vehicle inspection checklist must include but not limited to:

a) Reverse alarm / beeper

b) Yellow reflective tape

c) Mud flaps

d) Fire Extinguisher

e) 2 Triangles

f) First Aid Box

g) Safety belts for every seat

h) No fold-up or jockey seat

i) Tyres

j) License disc

k) Yellow reflective tape that must be fitted at a height of between 250mm and 1.5 metres

l) Speed warning sigh (100km/h) at the back of the minibus

m) Driver have a Public Driving Permit

3.21 Housekeeping and Order

1. All contractors shall maintain a high standard of housekeeping within their sites and vehicles for

the duration of the project/contract.

2. Prompt disposal of waste materials, scrap and rubbish is essential and be stored temporarily in

a designated waste area, awaiting disposal.

3. Materials/objects shall not be left unsecured in elevated areas – falling objects may cause serious

injuries/fatalities.

4. Nails protruding through timber shall be bent over or removed so as not to cause injury.

5. All packaging material including boxes, pallets, crates, etc. to be removed from the work area

immediately.

6. On completion of his / her work, the contractor is responsible for clearing his / her work area of all

materials, scrap, temporary buildings and building bases to the satisfaction of the client/agent.

7. In cases where an inadequate standard of housekeeping has developed, compromising safety

and cleanliness, anyone has the responsibility to bring it to the attention of the Main contractor in

the first instance and the Eskom Kusile Power Station project/contract manager in the second

instance.

8. The Eskom Kusile Power Station project/contract manager has the right to instruct the Main

contractor and appointed contractors to cease work until the area has been tidied up and made

safe. Neither additional costs nor extension of time to the contract shall be allowed as a result of

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such a stoppage. Failure to comply with this requirement will result into site cleaning by another

cleaning contractor company at the cost of the Main contractor.

9. The Main contractor shall carry out regular safety/housekeeping inspections daily to ensure

maintenance of satisfactory standards. The Main contractor shall document the results of each

inspection and shall maintain records for viewing.

3.22 Workplace Signage and Colour Coding

1. Symbolic safety signage shall be displayed where it is required by legislation.

2. All symbolic safety signage shall conform to the requirements of SANS standard 1186.

3. Signs shall be positioned to be seen from most positions within the work sites / areas.

4. All signage must be clear at all times and be replaced timeously when worn out.

5. Contractors establishing sites must erect a company sign at their site offices to reflect the name

and contact details of the: contractor site/responsible manager; supervisors; Health and Safety

Manager/Practitioner; First Aider; Health and Safety Representative and Evacuation warden.

6. The location of every first aid box; fire extinguisher and emergency exit is to be clearly indicated

by means of a sign.

7. When using, an explosive power tool the appropriate signage shall be erected, warning people of

its use.

8. Contractors shall provide signage where work is conducted and where unauthorised entry is

prohibited and/or where alerting and cautioning passers-by to be aware of potential dangers.

9. The meanings of the appropriate symbolic signage must be discussed during induction training

and toolbox talks.

10. Where possible, within workshops, work areas and established premises, the appropriate sign

indicating the meaning of symbolic safety signs must be displayed.

3.23 Tools and Equipment

1. Contractors shall ensure that all tools and equipment are identified, safe to be used and is

maintained in a good condition.

2. Contractors shall ensure that all tools and equipment are listed on an inventory list, be regularly

inspected at least monthly or as required by legislation and risk assessments. The equipment

should be numbered or tagged so that it can be properly monitored and inspected.

3. Where applicable, tools and equipment must have the necessary approved test or calibration

documentation prior to being brought onto the project and the records shall form part of the OHS

plan. Maintenance calibration shall be undertaken in terms of the manufacturer’s requirements.

4. All fuel driven equipment must be properly maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s

recommendations and legal requirements.

5. Eskom Kusile Power Station reserves the right to inspect tools or items of equipment brought to

site by contractors for use on this project.

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6. Should Eskom Kusile Power Station personnel find any item that is inadequate, faulty, unsafe or

in any other way unsuitable for the safe and satisfactory execution of the work for which it is

intended, the Eskom Kusile Power Station personnel shall advise the contractor in writing and the

contractor shall forthwith remove the item from site and replace it with a safe and adequate

substitute.

Note: In such cases, the contractor shall not be entitled to extra payments or extensions of time in

respect of delay caused by Eskom Kusile Power Station ’s instructions.

7. Where defective tools and equipment’s are identified, such tools and equipment shall be removed

out of site immediately, locked away to prevent further use until such time as the tool or piece of

equipment has been repaired.

8. Contractors shall ensure that the appropriate records are kept for all tools and equipment used

on the project. Such tools and equipment’s shall be subjected to regular inspections.

3.23.1 Hand tools

1. All hand tools (hammers, chisels, spanners, etc.) must be recorded on a register and inspected

by the supervisor on a monthly basis as well as by users prior to use.

2. Under no circumstance will the contractors be allowed to use their equipment’s with mushroom

heads, to be removed at the end or beginning of shift prior to use.

3. Tools with sharp points in toolboxes must be protected with a cover.

4. All files and similar tools must be fitted with handles.

5. No make shift tools are permissible on the project.

3.24 Smoking

The national smoking policy must be observed, and smoking is permitted in designated areas only

(Eskom Smoking Procedure 32-36).

3.25 Cellular Phones

The National Road Traffic Act requirements regarding the use of cellular phones must be observed,

when driving and or operating mobile equipment and or machinery. The personal use of cell phones in

the plant is prohibited unless it is an emergency or for work purpose. The use of cell phone camera in

the plant must be in line with the national key point Act and the Plant safety regulation.

Pre-existing medical conditions and restrictions must be declared with Eskom medical centre for

management and accommodation of employees.

3.26 Medical Assessments

Note: Eskom Kusile Power Station will only accept medical surveillances conducted by an Occupational

Health Practitioner who holds a qualification in occupational health.

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1. Main contractors must ensure that their employees and their appointed contractor employees

have a medical surveillance program whereby their employees undergo entry, periodic and exit

medical fitness examinations.

2. The health risk assessment must be used to compile the man job specification and address the

hazards that the employees will be exposed to.

3. For the appropriate medical examinations to be conducted, each employee must have a man job

specification, which must indicate the description of work, list of hazards and potential

occupational exposure limits, physical hazards and required physical attributes.

4. Medical fitness certificates shall be renewed annually for employees who are working on site.

This shall be maintained until completion of the contract.

5. The Main Contractor must ensure that his / her employees and appointed contractor employees

have undergone pre-entry medical examination before starting work on the contract.

6. The Main contractor shall provide a documented process for managing those employees who are

issued with a conditional certificate of fitness.

7. The contractor shall include in the OHS file the record of the employees exit medical fitness

certificates as and when their employees leave the company.

3.27 Roles and Responsibilities

All contractors are required to list employee’s roles and responsibilities pertaining to the contract.

3.28 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

a) The Main contractor must provide a detailed programme that includes the issuing, maintenance

and replacement of PPE for all his employees and appointed contractors on site.

b) All contractors shall comply with the requirements of GSR 2 of the OHS Act and

PPE Specification Standard 240-44175132.

c) The risk-based PPE matrix must be compiled detailing the types of PPE that is required to be

issued to employees performing the respective tasks.

d) If there are exceptional circumstances in which certain activities necessitate the use of additional

PPE, a risk assessment must be done, in which such PPE requirements will be determined and

issued.

e) All contractors shall ensure that their visitors wear and use the correct PPE whilst on worksites.

f) Where PPE is required and visitors are not in possession of, then it is the individual contractor’s

responsibility to provide the PPE.

g) All PPE purchased and used by all contractor employees including visitors must comply with the

relevant SANS standards.

h) Where deemed as a requirement (as per risk assessment), then high visibility vests shall be worn.

i) Monthly inspection records of PPE must be kept in the Safety file

j) The contractor shall provide training to his/her employees on the correct use, care and

maintenance of PPE and keep the record.

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3.29 Incident Investigation

All incidents shall be investigated in terms of OHS Act General Administrative Regulations 8 and 9,

using Eskom Kusile Power Station Procedure 32-95 OHS incident management as a reference, and

where injuries as contemplated in sections 24 and 25 have been sustained, be reported to the

Department of Employment and Labour.

Contractors shall use the Eskom Kusile Power Station Flash report to report incidents immediately or

before end of shift. The standard General Administrative Regulation Annexure 1 “Recording of an

Incident form” for all incident investigation reports. The objective of incident investigation, should not

only be a legal requirement, but should establish why and how the incident occurred and find out the

real root cause of the incident and to decide on precautionary measures that are required to address

the root cause to prevent any further recurrences of the same or similar incidents.

3.30 Emergency Management

The art of emergency preparedness and response is to minimise the effects of any emergency and to

restore normal activities as soon as possible. The contractor must develop and align their own

Emergency response plan with Eskom Kusile Power Station ’s to address any emergency which might

arise at any given point in time. The contractor to familiarise themselves with the Eskom Kusile Power

Station emergency response plan and procedure. Periodic emergency drills must be undertaken to test

the effectiveness of their plan. This must be recorded and provided on request.

3.31 Non-Conformance and Compliance

1. Any non-compliance to any health and safety requirement in this OHS specification is subject to

discipline in terms of the Eskom Kusile Power Station Procurement and Supply Chain

Management Procedure.

2. Main contractors are required to implement a non-conformance procedure (if not already in place)

for issuing to contractors for transgressions. The procedure can include “quality” related non-

conformance issues. Similarly, appointed contractors must implement a non-conformance

procedure.

3. The procedure for the issuing and closing off of non-conformance reports shall be strictly adhered

to.

4. Contractor project management must monitor the close out of non-conformances issued, in not

doing so; any recommendations made may not be implemented.

5. Where non-conformances are issued by Eskom Kusile Power Station then one of the close-out

steps of the procedure will be for the offender to be called by the responsible project manager to

explain the non-conformance issued and what plan is in place to prevent a recurrence of the non-

conformance.

6. Should the contractor fail to provide adequate PPE (as per PPE standards) to their employees for

the tasks being performed and/or to visitors; failure to enforce the wearing of such PPE will be

viewed as a transgression of the legislative and Eskom Kusile Power Station requirements.

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3.32 OHS Files

1. OHS file means documents or records in permanent form, containing the information about the

safety and health management system from inception, execution to completion of works.

2. All contractors are required to keep the OHS file on every project site. If there is more than one

site per project, a file per site shall be kept at that site. Contractors may keep additional files at

their head office as additional records. The OHS file shall be maintained by all the contractors on

their project sites and shall be available on request for audit and inspection purposes.

3. The OHS file shall consist of the OHS documentation/information in line with the OHS

requirements/specification, legal and other requirements.

4. The sequence of filing the documentation must be kept in the same sequence as listed in this

OHS requirements /specification and the OHS plan.

5. Each record shall be separated by partitions to afford easy identification and access. Each

partition must be labelled.

6. On completion of the work/project, the main contractor must hand over a consolidated health and

safety file to the project manager.

7. In case where the project is extended, should the documentation in the OHS files become

cumbersome, the older documentation must be archived in boxes which shall be correctly labelled

and be available for auditing purposes. The archived documentation must be handed over at the

completion of the project.

3.33 Work Stop. Any person may stop any activity where an unsafe act or unsafe condition that poses or may pose

an imminent threat to the safety and health of an individual or create a risk of degradation of the

environment. This includes any unauthorised work or service performed by, or legally or

contractually non-compliant acts or omissions by, any contractor contracted to work at that site.

2. Work stoppages that are initiated due to OHS concerns, non-compliance, or poor performance

related to the contractor’s works or services shall not warrant any financial compensation claim

lodged against Eskom Kusile Power Station where the contractor has not met the requirements

defined legally or contractually.

3. Where stoppages are carried out, the required non-conformance report shall be raised.

4. All work stoppages ideally should be investigated and documented by contract custodians.

3.34 Hours of Work

The requirements of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Chapter Two “Regulation of Working

Time” must be adhered to. All contractors are required to maintain an accurate record of time worked

by each employee.

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3.34.1 Normal Work

All work conducted on site shall fall within the legal requirements in accordance with the Basic

Conditions of Employment Act. Contractors will notify their Eskom Kusile Power Station Supervisor or

project manager of any work that needs to be performed after hours according to the agreed

arrangements. (The application needs to be submitted timeously). Where applicable, the notification

should include proof of application, for overtime, to the Department of Employment and Labour and /or

the letter of approval from the Department of Employment and Labour.

3.34.2 Night Work

When night work is to be performed, the baseline risk assessment must be reviewed to include the

management of night work. Contractors shall provide sufficient lighting to enable the entire work site to

be illuminated to a degree that employees will not work in dark (un-illuminated) or dimly lit areas. Care

must be exercised as not to use few lights with high light intensives as this will cause night blindness.

If work is continuing from day light into night, at dusk, a tool box talk must be held where all employees

will be advised of the hazards of night work and the extra precautions which require to be taken, i.e.

poor housekeeping, stepping on uneven ground, stepping into holes etc.

3.34.3 Overtime

When overtime is required to be performed, the appointed contractors shall inform the Main contractor

of such action. The Main contractor shall inform the Eskom Kusile Power Station project manager of

such function and provide proof of exemption from the Department of Employment and labour.

Contractors shall be aware of the effects of human fatigue and regulate overtime accordingly. The

baseline risk assessment must be reviewed to include the management of overtime work.

3.35 Omissions from Safety and Health Requirements Specification

By drawing up this OHS specification Eskom Kusile Power Station has endeavoured to address the

most critical aspects relating to OHS issues in order to assist the contractor to adequately provide for

the health and safety of employees on site.

Should Eskom Kusile Power Station not have addressed all OHS aspects pertaining to the work that is

tendered for, the contractor needs to include it in the OHS plan and inform Eskom Kusile Power Station

of such issues when signing the contract.

3.36 Eskom Kusile Power Station 's Right to Terminate the Contract

The contractor/supplier shall at all times comply with Eskom Kusile Power Station ’s occupational health

and safety (OHS), legal and other requirements as amended for the duration of the contract. In addition,

the contractor shall comply with the requirements contained in the SHE Specification. Eskom Kusile

Power Station reserves the right to terminate the contract in the event that the contractor has built up a

history of poor performance or non-conformance in relation to matters of Eskom Kusile Power Station

OHS and legal compliance. No work may commence until the health and safety file has been approved

by Eskom Kusile Power Station OHS personnel.

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3.37 Lifting and Rigging of Components

The contractor shall at all times comply with legal and other requirement as required by the Driven

Machinery Regulation and ensure that the following is available and submitted for evaluation before

lifting is conducted.

a) Safe work procedure/method statement for lifting and rigging activities

b) Risk Assessment for the task

c) Load Test Certificates for the crane

d) Lifting Tackle Inspections records

e) Crane Operator Competency certificates

f) Crane Inspection records

4. Authorization

1. Zanele Kubheka

2. Thobile Yonga

5. Revisions

Date Rev. Compiler Remarks

June 2026 1 Zintle Jack This provides the initial OHS

specification requirements that

must be met by the relevant

contractors who have been

awarded a contract for the work to

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1. Zintle Jack

2. Thapelo Ngoepe

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Project Address: Kusile Power Station, R545 Kendal/ Balmoral Road, Haartebeesfontein Farm

Eskom Contract’s Manager Eskom’s Health and Safety Manager

Name: ______________________________Zanele Kubheka Name: __________________________Thobile Yonga

Signature: ___________________________ Signature: ______________________

24/06/2026 Date: _______________________________ Date: __________________________30/06/2026

Eskom’s Procurement Manager Eskom’s Safety Officer

Thapelo Ngoepe Name: ______________________________Nhlanhla Mthembu Name: __________________________

Signature: ___________________________ Signature: ______________________

25/06/2026 Date: _______________________________30/06/2026 Date: __________________________

1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 4

2. Supporting clauses .......................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................. 4

2.1.1 Purpose .................................................................................................................................. 4

2.1.2 Applicability ............................................................................................................................. 4

2.2 Normative/informative references ...................................................................................... 4

2.2.1 Normative ............................................................................................................................... 5

2.2.2 Informative .............................................................................................................................. 5

2.3 Definitions ........................................................................................................................................ 6

2.4 Abbreviations .................................................................................................................................. 9

2.5 Related/supporting documents ............................................................................................. 9

3. Document content ........................................................................................................................... 10

3.1 Scope of work .............................................................................................................................. 10

3.2 Legal compliance ........................................................................................................................ 10

3.3 ESKOM kusile power station requirements..................................................................... 11

3.4 OHS policy ....................................................................................................................................... 11

3.5 Covid -19 policy ............................................................................................................................. 12

3.6 Coid .................................................................................................................................................... 12

3.7 ESKOM kusile power station life-saving rules .............................................................. 12

3.8 Substance abuse .......................................................................................................................... 13

3.9 Contractor organisational structure ........................................................................... 14

3.10 Roles and responsibilities ............................................................................................ 14

3.11 Risk assessment (refer to 32-520) ............................................................................... 14

3.12 Fire equipment and maintenance ................................................................................ 16

3.13 Refuelling at Eskom Kusile Power Station sites ............................................................................. 16

3.14 Transportation of hazardous materials in accordance with SANS 10232-1 (Hazardous Material

Labelling) and SANS 1518 (Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Road). ................................. 16

disposal hazards. ............................................................................................................................ 16

3.15 First Aid and Equipment ................................................................................................................. 18

3.16 OHS communication systems ........................................................................................ 19

3.17 OHS training ......................................................................................................................... 20

3.18 General training ............................................................................................................... 21

3.19 Site roads ............................................................................................................................. 21

3.20 Vehicle management ........................................................................................................ 21

3.21 Housekeeping and order ............................................................................................... 22

3.22 Workplace signage and colour coding.................................................................. 23

3.23 Tools and equipment ....................................................................................................... 23

3.24 Smoking .................................................................................................................................. 24

3.25 Cellular phones ................................................................................................................ 24

3.26 Medical Assessments ................................................................................................................ 24

3.27 Roles and responsibilities ............................................................................................ 25

3.28 Personal protective equipment requirements .................................................. 25

3.29 Incident investigation ..................................................................................................... 26

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3.30 Emergency management................................................................................................. 26

3.31 Non-conformance and compliance ........................................................................... 26

3.32 OHS files ................................................................................................................................ 27

3.33 Work stoppage ................................................................................................................... 27

3.34 Hours of work ................................................................................................................... 27

3.35 Omissions from safety and health requirements specification ................. 28

3.36 ESKOM kusile power station 's right to terminate the contract ............... 28

3.37 Lifting and rigging of components ........................................................................... 29

4. Authorization .................................................................................................................................... 29

5. Revisions............................................................................................................................................... 29

6. Development team ........................................................................................................................... 29

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1. Introduction

Eskom Kusile Power Station ’s responsibility and commitment is to ensure a safe working environment

is in line with its Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) Policy and applicable legislative

obligations. This OHS specification is Eskom Kusile Power Station minimum requirements which are

required to be met for the duration of the contract period by contractors/suppliers and, where required,

the delivery organisation. The contractor is expected to develop an OHS plan that meets these

requirements as well as all the relevant applicable legislation that they conform to. Eskom Kusile

Power Station in no way assumes the contractor’s legal responsibilities and liabilities. The contractor

is and remains accountable for the quality and execution of their health and safety programme for their

employees and appointed contractor employees. This OHS specification reflects minimum

requirements and should not be construed as all-encompassing.

Note 1: All the requirements listed hereunder are in relation to the contract and do not

supersede or replace any organizational OHS requirements.

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2.2.1 Normative

[1] Basic Conditions of Employment Act No .

[2] Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations No .

[3] OHS Act “Regulations on Hazardous Work by Children in South Africa”

[4] National Environmental Management Act .

[5] National Road Traffic Act .

[6] 32-37 Eskom Kusile Power Station Substance Abuse Procedure.

[7] 32-136 Contractor Health and Safety Requirements

[8] 240-62196227 Life- saving Rules

[9] 32-95 Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Procedure

[10] 240-131838225: Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Definitions and

[11] 32-727 SHEQ Policy

[12] 240-62946386 Vehicle and Driver Safety Management Procedure

[13] 32-520 Risk Assessment procedure

[14] ISO 45001: 2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

[15] Eskom Kusile Power Station Covid-19 policy

[16] National Disaster Management Act

[17] KUS-20250449 - Kusile Power Station BFP Mobile Oil Purifier Units Supply and Delivery Scope

2.2.2 Informative

[18] Tobacco Products Control Act (Updated 2011.05.19)

[19] SANS 1186 Symbolic Safety Signs

[20] Constitution of the Republic of South Africa No

Baseline risk assessment (32-520) baseline operational risks refer to the health and safety risks

associated with all standard processes and routine activities in the

business

Business unit (BU) (32-296) means any defined unit within the Eskom Kusile Power

centre number. In the context of this document and in terms of health

and safety, any reference to a BU includes a defined unit within any

Controlled disclosure controlled disclosure to external parties (either enforced by law or

discretionary)

Duty of care to the (32-136) anybody who causes or has caused or may cause significant

environment pollution or degradation of the environment must take reasonable

measures to prevent such pollution or degradation from occurring,

continuing, or recurring. If such harm to the environment is authorised

by law or cannot reasonably be avoided or stopped, such person must

minimise and rectify such pollution or degradation of the environment

Employee (OHS Act) means, subject to the provisions of subsection (2), any

person who is employed by or works for an employer and who

receives or is entitled to receive any remuneration or who works under

the direction or supervision of an employer or any other person

guidelines, or manuals

Hazard (OHS Act) means a source of, or exposure to, danger

Hazard identification (OHS Act) means the identification and documenting of existing or

expected hazards to the health and safety of persons, which are

normally associated with the type of work being executed or to be

executed

Occupational Health and (OHS Act) means a file or other record in permanent form, containing

safety file the information required in relation to the contract.

Health and safety plan (OHS Act) means a document plan that addresses hazards identified

and includes safe work procedures to mitigate, reduce, or control

hazards identified

Occupational Health and (OHS Act) means a document specification of all health and safety

safety specification requirements pertaining to associated to a contract, so as to ensure

the health and safety of persons.

safety requirements project, site, and scope of work. This specification is intended to

ensure the health and safety of persons, both workers and the public,

and the duty of care to the environment. The health and safety

requirements must be specific to each contract, project, site, and

scope of work

Lifesaving Rules (240-62196227) a rule that, if not adhered to, has the potential to

cause serious harm to people

Medical Certificate of (OHS Act) means a certificate valid for one year, issued by an

fitness occupational health practitioner, issued in terms of the regulations,

whom shall be registered with the Health Professions Council of South

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Medical surveillance (OHS Act) means a planned programme or periodic examination

(which may include clinical examinations, biological monitoring, or

medical tests) of employees by an occupational health practitioner or,

in prescribed cases, by an occupational medicine practitioner

Method statement (OHS Act) means a written document detailing the key activities to be

performed in order to reduce, as reasonably as practicable, the

hazards identified in any risk assessment

Risk assessment (OHS Act) means a programme to determine any risk associated with

any hazard at a work site in order to identify the steps needed to be

taken to remove, reduce, or control such hazard.

Site (34-228) means an Eskom Kusile Power Station department, unit,

complex, building, specific project, work site, or the site where agents,

clients, Main contractors, contractors, suppliers, vendors, and service

providers provide a service to Eskom Kusile Power Station , directly or

indirectly

Service provider any private person or legal entity that provides any service(s) to

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Toolbox talks (34-227) where the team leader, after conducting pre-task planning,

shares all the tasks at hand and discusses task allocation, the

identified risks, and the control measures with all his/her team

members on site before commencing a specific task and documenting

the agreed strategy. (This shall be done to ensure common

understanding of the tasks, risks, and control measures required.)

The Act (OHS Act) means the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. , as amended, and the Regulations thereto

Note: The contractor who will be awarded this contract will be known as the “Main contractor” and

any contractor appointed by the Main contractor will be known as the “Appointed contractor"

3.2 Legal Compliance

3.2.1 Section 37(2) (Legal) Agreement

A section 37(2) agreement must be signed between Eskom Kusile Power Station and the main

contractor at the time of submitting the safety file. The main contractor must ensure that a section 37(2)

agreement is compiled between the main contractor and all their appointed contractors for the

contract. The original copy of the section 37(2) agreement must be retained by the contractor, and a

copy must be retained by the responsible project manager/end user. A copy of all the agreements must

form part of the respective contractor’s OHS file.

3.2.2 Hazardous Work by Children (Child Labour)

The constitution of the Republic of South Africa, in the "Bill of Rights", is clear on the rights of children,

especially when it comes to:

1. being protected from exploitative labour practices.

2. not be required or permitted to perform work or provide services that

3. are inappropriate for a person of that child’s age; or

4. This places at risk the child’s well-being, education, physical or mental health, or spiritual, moral, or

social development and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Chapter six, Section 43,

"Prohibition of employment of children."

rights. Where work is being performed which is not prohibited in terms of the constitution, then such

work must be conducted in terms of the OHS Act "Regulations on Hazardous Work by Children in South

Africa" with emphasis on paragraph 2: Purpose and Interpretation. Eskom Kusile Power Station does

not condone the use of child labour and, therefore, all effort must be exercised, and child labour should

not be used.

project being:

1. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (particularly Section 24 of the Bill of Rights).

2. Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 (Act ) and its Regulations.

3. National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act ).

4. Environment Conservation Act 1989 (Act ).

5. National Water Act 1998 (Act ).

Manager/Contract Manager shall ensure that;

a) A copy of the SHE Specification document is in the possession of the responsible person of the

contracting company as well as the Kusile Power Station baseline risk assessment.

b) The responsible person of the contracting company and the Kusile power station project

manager/contract manager have signed the Kusile power station section 37 (2) agreement.

c) The appointment of the Appointed Contractor have been concluded and signed by the Contractor

and Appointed Project Manager. A task specific baseline risk assessment must be part of the

plan must form part of the baseline risk assessment

d) Where a Sub Contractor(s) is appointed by the Appointed Contractor, the Contractor supplies the

applicable Kusile power station OHS specifications to the Sub Contractor(s).

3.4 OHS Policy

An OHS policy is a statement of intent and a commitment by the organization’s CEO and senior

management in relation to the relevant OHS roles and responsibilities, the achievement of their strategic

senior person. The policy must be displayed in a prominent place within the workplace. A copy of the

policy must be filed in the contractor's OHS files and attached as an annexure to the OHS Plan.

3.5.1 Covid -19 Requirements

Covid-19 costs are not for profit making purpose and Eskom Kusile Power Station reserves the right to

accept and/or decline the list of PPE which will be listed in the detailed Covid-19 costs. Due to the

current pandemic the contractors are required to provide Eskom Kusile Power Station with a Covid-19

risk assessment and a detailed plan on how to prevent the spread of the virus and what control

measures will be put in place to protect Eskom Kusile Power Station employees and members of the

public. The risk assessment must include the following but not limited to, adherence to Covid-19

protocols in designated smoking areas. Covid-19 costs are applicable for the duration of the pandemic

and the Covid-19 costs will be ceased once the country has declared that Covid-19 is no more a

pandemic. The contractors have an obligation to comply with the National Disaster Management Act

including the appointment of the Compliance Officer.

3.6 Coid

Working at height is defined as any work performed above a stable work surface or Rule 2

where a person puts himself/herself in a position where he/she exposes

himself/herself to a fall from or into.

employees at all levels must demonstrate their commitment by being proactively involved in the day to

day operations, in particular the Occupational Health and Safety aspects of any project / contract.

workers, from management level down to the lowest employee level.

3.11 Risk Assessment (Refer to 32-520)

It is a legal requirement in terms of Section 8 (2)(d) of the OHS Act for an employer to carry out risk

assessments, to establish which risks and hazards are attached to the health and safety of persons

due to any work which is performed, any article or substance which is, handled, stored, transported. A

risk assessment is defined as an identification of the hazards present in the activity, work, site, and an

estimate of the extent of the risks involved, considering whatever precautions are already being taken.

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1. identification of all hazards.

2. evaluation of the risks;

activity, or any new process or activity should be subjected to a risk assessment and that if new hazards

come to light during the work process, then these should also be subjected to risk assessments. Risk

assessments for long term processes should be periodically reviewed and updated. Method statements

or written safe work procedures are an effective method as information and record of the way jobs /

tasks must be performed. Daily or issue based or task specific or on the job risk assessments must be

conducted at the place where work is to be performed/ conducted to allow managers and employees

to assess any inherent risks that could have been overlooked during the initial risk assessment or any

changes that might have occurred in a period of absence. For example if a job / task is extended over

a day or halted due to inclement weather.

Supervisor nominated as the responsible person; and the names of workmen who have received

instruction on the work content and the sequence of the activities listed in the risk assessment

shall be recorded, and their competence established. This instruction shall be done through an

interpreter if required and recorded on the Pre-Job Brief (Daily Safe Task Instructions), with

reference to applicable Risk Assessments.

designated safe areas and appropriate warning signs installed. Suitable drip trays must be used to

prevent spillage at the filling nozzle.

3.14 Transportation of hazardous materials in accordance with SANS 10232-1 (Hazardous

Material Labelling) and SANS 1518 (Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Road).

Provision of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS) and Certificates of Conformance for all supplied

materials.

disposal hazards.

3.14.1 Legal and Safety Compliance Requirements

2. Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) No. .

4. National Environmental Management: Waste Act No. (Hazardous Waste Handling).

5. ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System).

6. ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System).

7. ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System).

8. SANS 10228 (Classification and Labelling of Dangerous Goods).

9. SANS 10263 (Storage and Handling of Hazardous Substances).

10. Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Compliance.

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3.14.2 Risk Assessment & Safe Work Procedures

3.14.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

including:

1. Safety boots (SANS-approved).

5. Respiratory protection (where required).

3.14.4 Transportation & Vehicle Compliance

Vehicles transporting lube oil and hydraulic oil pumps must comply with SANS 1518 and be equipped

with:

1. Dangerous Goods Placards (Hazard Warning Diamonds) on all sides.

2. Orange Panels (UN Number Identification) at the front and rear.

3. Transport Emergency Card (TREM Card) for emergency response.

3.14.5 Emergency Response & Spill Control

Any spills must be reported immediately to the power station’s Environmental & Safety Department.

3.14.6 Storage & Handling At Site

The supplier must ensure safe unloading and proper storage in compliance with SANS 10263.

environmental contamination.

3.14.7 Contractor Safety Induction & Training

available to be checked:

a) Name of the First-Aider;

b) Certificate number;

c) Expiry date;

d) Training Institution;

e) SETA Accreditation number and CI number.

f) US 119567 – Perform basic life support and first aid procedures.

g) US 120496 – Provide risk-based primary emergency care/first aid in the workplace.

h) US 376480 – Provide first aid as an advanced first responder.

work performed, the distance teams are working apart and the terrain to be covered if an

emergency should arise.

familiar with the emergency numbers.

7. Contractors shall have one first aid box for the first 5 persons and thereafter one for every 50 or

team of workers on site or part thereof, taking into account the type of work performed and the

distance between teams.

 Item 1: Wound cleaner/antiseptic (100ml).

 Item 2: Swabs for cleaning wounds.

 Item 3: Cotton wool for padding (100 g).

 Item 4: Sterile gauze (minimum quantity 10).

 Item 5: 1 Pair of forceps (for splinters).

 Item 6: 1 Pair of scissors (minimum size 100 mm).

 Item 7: 1 Set of safety pins.

 Item 8: 4 Triangular bandages.

 Item 9: 4 Roller bandages (75 mm X 5 m).

 Item 10: 4 Roller bandages (100 mm X 5 m).

 Item 11: 1 Roll of elastic adhesive (25 mm X 3 m).

 Item 12: 1 Non-allergenic adhesive strip (25 mm X 3 m).

 Item 13: 1 Packet of adhesive dressing strips (minimum quantity, 10 assorted sizes).

 Item 14: 4 First aid dressings (75 mm X 100 mm).

 Item 15: 4 First aid dressings (150 mm x 200 mm).

 Item 16: 2 Straight splints.

 Item 17: 2 Pairs large and 2 pairs medium disposable latex gloves.

 Item 18: 2 CPR mouth pieces or similar devices.

all affected staff shall undergo the applicable refresher training.

5. Appropriate time must be set aside for training (induction and other) of all employees.

project/site, the respective supervisor informs the employee of his scope of authority, the hazards

associated with work as well as the control measures to be taken. This will include man-job

specifications, the discussion of any task procedures or hazardous operational procedures to be

performed by the employee. The Main Contractor is to ensure that the supervisor has satisfied himself

that the employee understands the hazards associated with the work to be performed by conducting

task/job observations.

3.19 Site Roads

a) Their passengers wear seat belts whilst the vehicle is in motion.

b) Comply with all traffic road rules, safety, direction and speed signs.

c) Ensure that vehicle loads are properly secured prior to moving off.

d) Ensure that vehicles are not overloaded.

services annually and inspected monthly. Drivers must be trained on how to use the First aid

box and fire extinguishers.

a) Reverse alarm / beeper

b) Yellow reflective tape

c) Mud flaps

d) Fire Extinguisher

e) 2 Triangles

f) First Aid Box

g) Safety belts for every seat

h) No fold-up or jockey seat

i) Tyres

j) License disc

k) Yellow reflective tape that must be fitted at a height of between 250mm and 1.5 metres

l) Speed warning sigh (100km/h) at the back of the minibus

m) Driver have a Public Driving Permit

3.21 Housekeeping and Order

2. All symbolic safety signage shall conform to the requirements of SANS standard 1186.

and contact details of the: contractor site/responsible manager; supervisors; Health and Safety

Manager/Practitioner; First Aider; Health and Safety Representative and Evacuation warden.

6. The location of every first aid box; fire extinguisher and emergency exit is to be clearly indicated

by means of a sign.

indicating the meaning of symbolic safety signs must be displayed.

3.23 Tools and Equipment

inspected at least monthly or as required by legislation and risk assessments. The equipment

should be numbered or tagged so that it can be properly monitored and inspected.

when driving and or operating mobile equipment and or machinery. The personal use of cell phones in

the plant is prohibited unless it is an emergency or for work purpose. The use of cell phone camera in

the plant must be in line with the national key point Act and the Plant safety regulation.

hazards that the employees will be exposed to.

specification, which must indicate the description of work, list of hazards and potential

occupational exposure limits, physical hazards and required physical attributes.

certificates as and when their employees leave the company.

3.27 Roles and Responsibilities

All contractors are required to list employee’s roles and responsibilities pertaining to the contract.

3.28 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

a) The Main contractor must provide a detailed programme that includes the issuing, maintenance

and replacement of PPE for all his employees and appointed contractors on site.

b) All contractors shall comply with the requirements of GSR 2 of the OHS Act and

PPE Specification Standard 240-44175132.

c) The risk-based PPE matrix must be compiled detailing the types of PPE that is required to be

issued to employees performing the respective tasks.

d) If there are exceptional circumstances in which certain activities necessitate the use of additional

issued.

e) All contractors shall ensure that their visitors wear and use the correct PPE whilst on worksites.

f) Where PPE is required and visitors are not in possession of, then it is the individual contractor’s

responsibility to provide the PPE.

g) All PPE purchased and used by all contractor employees including visitors must comply with the

relevant SANS standards.

h) Where deemed as a requirement (as per risk assessment), then high visibility vests shall be worn.

i) Monthly inspection records of PPE must be kept in the Safety file

j) The contractor shall provide training to his/her employees on the correct use, care and

maintenance of PPE and keep the record.

before end of shift. The standard General Administrative Regulation Annexure 1 “Recording of an

Incident form” for all incident investigation reports. The objective of incident investigation, should not

only be a legal requirement, but should establish why and how the incident occurred and find out the

real root cause of the incident and to decide on precautionary measures that are required to address

the root cause to prevent any further recurrences of the same or similar incidents.

3.30 Emergency Management

restore normal activities as soon as possible. The contractor must develop and align their own

Emergency response plan with Eskom Kusile Power Station ’s to address any emergency which might

arise at any given point in time. The contractor to familiarise themselves with the Eskom Kusile Power

safety and health management system from inception, execution to completion of works.

safety file to the project manager.

cumbersome, the older documentation must be archived in boxes which shall be correctly labelled

and be available for auditing purposes. The archived documentation must be handed over at the

completion of the project.

3.33 Work Stop. Any person may stop any activity where an unsafe act or unsafe condition that poses or may pose

an imminent threat to the safety and health of an individual or create a risk of degradation of the

environment. This includes any unauthorised work or service performed by, or legally or

contractually non-compliant acts or omissions by, any contractor contracted to work at that site.

will be advised of the hazards of night work and the extra precautions which require to be taken, i.e.

poor housekeeping, stepping on uneven ground, stepping into holes etc.

3.34.3 Overtime

baseline risk assessment must be reviewed to include the management of overtime work.

3.35 Omissions from Safety and Health Requirements Specification

most critical aspects relating to OHS issues in order to assist the contractor to adequately provide for

the health and safety of employees on site.

tendered for, the contractor needs to include it in the OHS plan and inform Eskom Kusile Power Station

of such issues when signing the contract.

3.36 Eskom Kusile Power Station 's Right to Terminate the Contract

The contractor/supplier shall at all times comply with Eskom Kusile Power Station ’s occupational health

and safety (OHS), legal and other requirements as amended for the duration of the contract. In addition,

the contractor shall comply with the requirements contained in the SHE Specification. Eskom Kusile

applicable, any requirements pertaining to local authorities, municipal by-laws, or environmental

legislation that must be met by the contractor.

2.1.1 Purpose

a designated waste area, awaiting disposal.

3. Materials/objects shall not be left unsecured in elevated areas – falling objects may cause serious

injuries/fatalities.

it in the OHS file for evaluation prior to the start of work. OHS department will issue the 37(2) agreement

is in line with its Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) Policy and applicable legislative

is and remains accountable for the quality and execution of their health and safety programme for their