Purchase, collection and removal of 1x40 mva transformer at rockville substation, north-east grid, mpumalanga

The scope of work will include the purchase, collection and removal of SCRAP 1 X 40MVA

Transformer at rockdale substation

The contract will be once-off for agreement

The successful tenderer will be required to pay upfront 3 days before collection date and collect the

transformer within 7 working days from the issue date of the approved disposal agreement.

• The successful tenderer is expected to pay in full the amount tendered for.
• The successful tenderer is required to have sufficient capacity and resources to service this

contract.

• The successful tenderer is accountable to clean the site once the collections is completed and

ensure the area is cleaned should there be an oil spill.

• Please submit your tender only if you will be able to comply with the above conditions.

Bid response documents may be deposited in the bid box situated at (street address)

Bidding procedure enquiries may be directed to technical enquiries may be directed to:

Contact person contact person

Telephone number telephone number

Facsimile number facsimile number

E-mail address e-mail address

Supplier information

Name of bidder

Postal address

Street address

Telephone number code number

Cellphone number

Facsimile number code number

E-mail address

VAT registration

Number

Supplier tax central

Compliance status compliance supplier

Or

System pin: database

No: MAAA

Are you the

Accredited

REPRESENTATIVE IN ARE YOU A FOREIGN BASED Yes No

SOUTH AFRICA FOR Yes No SUPPLIER FOR THE GOODS

The goods /services offered? [If yes, answer the

/Services [if yes enclose proof] questionnaire below]

Offered?

Questionnaire to bidding foreign suppliers

Controlled Disclosure

Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected]

When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with

the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system.

No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom

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File name: Invitation to Tender (ITT) 40 MVA TRANSFORMER AT ROCKDALE SUBS IN MPUMALANGA

Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template

Document 240-114238630 Rev 23

Identifier

Invitation to Tender

Effective Date 21 February 2025

Review Date February 2030

Is the entity a resident of the republic of south africa (RSA)? yes NO

Does the entity have a branch in the RSA? yes NO

Does the entity have a permanent establishment in the RSA? yes NO

Does the entity have any source of income in the RSA? yes NO

Is the entity liable in the RSA for any form of taxation? Yes NO

If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to register for a tax compliance status

System pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS) and if not register as per 2.3 Below.

Controlled Disclosure

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File name: Invitation to Tender (ITT) 40 MVA TRANSFORMER AT ROCKDALE SUBS IN MPUMALANGA

Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template

{

"issueDate": "2025-02-21",

"clarificationMeeting": "2026-09-15T11:00:00.000Z",

"closingDate": "2026-09-17T10:00:00.000Z",

"validityPeriod": "90 days"

}

Compulsory clarification meeting: Date 15 September 2026, Time 11h00, Venue: Rockdale Substation. Tenderers must confirm attendance with the Eskom Representative. Non-attendance leads to disqualification.

{

"name": "Ntsako Machebe",

"email": "[email protected]",

"phone": "013 693 2872"

}

Tenderers must submit their bids electronically via the Eskom E-Tendering system before the closing date and time. Late submissions will not be accepted. All required returnables must be completed, signed, and uploaded as specified in the tender document.

Mandatory returnables at closing (disqualifiable): Annexure A Authorisation Form, Annexure B Acknowledgement Form, Annexure C Tenderer's Particulars, Annexure D Integrity Pact Declaration, Annexure H SBD 1, Annexure J SBD 4. Non-disqualifiable: Annexure I SBD 6.1, JV documents, B-BBEE affidavit/certificate, tax clearance, CSD registration, Second-Hand Goods certificate, CIPC registration, COIDA. Mandatory contractual requirements: proof of CSD registration, completed ITT.

Bids will be evaluated based on the 80/20 preference point system as per the PPPFA regulations. Price will account for 80 points, and specific goals for 20 points. Technical evaluation will also be conducted to ensure compliance with specifications.

The scope of work includes the purchase, collection, and removal of one (1) 40MVA transformer at Rockdale Substation. The successful tenderer will be required to pay upfront 3 days before collection and collect the transformer within 7 working days from the issue date of the approved disposal agreement. The successful tenderer is expected to pay in full the amount tendered for. The successful tenderer is required to have sufficient capacity and resources to service this contract. The successful tenderer is accountable to clean the site once the collections is completed and ensure the area is cleaned should there be an oil spill. Please submit your tender only if you will be able to comply with the above conditions.

Price schedule for disposal of 1 x 40MVA transformer. Price offered exclusive of VAT. The rand rate per item determined after evaluation. Payment upfront 3 days before collection, collection within 7 working days. Successful tenderer responsible for cleaning site and any oil spillage.

Payment terms: The successful tenderer must make full payment before collection. No credit terms will be offered. The tenderer must provide a bank guarantee or proof of funds to cover the full tender amount.

Tenderers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). A valid Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) is required. For scrap dealers and recyclers, a valid Second-Hand Goods certificate from SAPS is mandatory. A valid COIDA certificate of good standing is required. Company registration documents (CIPC) must be submitted.

All work must comply with OHSA. Safety requirements and documentation available on site. Completion of Safety and Environmental File compulsory before commencement. Portable fire fighting equipment must be available during cutting operations.

Any oil spills caused during work must be rehabilitated by successful tenderer. Littering prohibited; facilities for disposal waste material must be provided; no rubble left on site.

The transformer is sold 'voetstoots' 'as is'. Successful tenderer must pay in full, have sufficient capacity, clean site after collection, and handle any oil spillage. Eskom not responsible for damages or losses during removal. Compliance with OHSA, safety and environmental file compulsory. No accommodation on site. Bidders with defaulted contracts or open non-conformances disqualified.

Eligibility criteria: Tenderers must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies. Ineligible if: nationality of a country on international sanctions list; submitting more than one tender (except where e-tendering limit applies); JV/consortium without joint and several liability; conflict of interest; tenders signed by non-authorized persons; restricted by National Treasury; on Tender Defaulters list; subcontracting 100% of scope. Eskom will disqualify tenderers not meeting eligibility criteria.

Eskom Representative: Ntsako Machebe, Tel: 013 693 2872, E-mail: [email protected]

The tender is for the once-off purchase, collection and removal of a 1x40 MVA transformer at Rockville Sub Station, North-East Grid, Mpumalanga.

Closing date and time: 2026-09-17T10:00:00 (SAST). A site visit and/or clarification meeting may be compulsory; details are in the Tender Data. Failure to attend a compulsory meeting will result in disqualification. Tenderers should check the Eskom Tender Bulletin and NT e-Tender Portal regularly for addenda and clarifications.

A site visit and/or clarification meeting may be compulsory; details are in the Tender Data. Failure to attend a compulsory meeting results in disqualification. Tenderers may ask questions during the meeting.

All communication must be directed to the Eskom Representative identified in the Invitation to Tender, in writing, in English. No other Eskom official may be contacted. Queries and responses will be published on the platforms where the tender was advertised.

Submission method: paper tenders must be delivered to the tender box at the address in the Tender Data, with the original and one complete copy in separate sealed packages marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY", then sealed together in an outer package marked "Confidential" with the tender number, bidder details, and contact information. E-tendering: upload and finalise via the Eskom Tender Bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page; no paper deposit allowed. Late tenders are never accepted; proof of posting/courier is not proof of delivery. Tenders must be in English, completed in ink, and signed by an authorised signatory. Returnable forms: Acknowledgement Form (stating whether the bid is for the whole or part of the scope), SDL&I Undertaking (by contract award), proof of authority if an agent submits, and all mandatory returnables listed in the Tender Data. Missing or unsigned returnables, or failure to submit the original and copy, will disqualify the bid.

Mandatory tender returnables must be submitted by closing date/time. Acknowledgement Form must be completed and submitted. Proof of authority to act as agent required if applicable. SDL&I Undertaking required by contract award.

Evaluation follows stages: basic compliance, mandatory returnables, pre-qualification criteria, then functionality (if applicable) with a minimum threshold stated in the Tender Data, then financial analysis, then price and specific goals. Price is evaluated per the Tender Data, considering factors such as CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, unconditional discounts, technical adjustment, PV and forecasted invoicing. B-BBEE level is scored from the CSD report or certificate/affidavit; if not provided, the bidder scores zero for PPPFA points but is not disqualified. Specific Goals are scored with reference to supporting documentation; failure to meet them or submit proof results in zero points. Ranking adds price and specific goals scores per the PPPFA 90/10 or 80/20 system. Objective criteria may be used only as per Section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA; functionality and B-BBEE elements cannot be used as objective criteria. Reverse e-auction may be used where indicated.

The scope is the once-off purchase, collection and removal of a 1x40 MVA transformer located at Rockville Sub Station at the North-East Grid in Mpumalanga. No further technical details are provided in the available document.

Bidders must provide proof of safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities at closing or contract award. All costs and personnel associated with SHEQ must be reflected in the tender.

Prices must include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and levies. Rates and prices are fixed for the contract duration and stated in ZAR. Corrections to prices are only allowed for arithmetical errors. A cataloguing line item may be required.

Prices must include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and levies applicable 14 days before closing. Rates and prices are fixed for the contract duration and must be stated in South African Rand unless otherwise instructed. Arithmetical errors are corrected per Eskom's rules; the amount in words prevails over figures. If security for performance is required, the bidder must name at least two financial institutions it will approach. Eskom may not provide full insurance cover; bidders should seek advice. A cataloguing line item may be required and will be paid for by Eskom.

Eligibility: must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and not under any restriction from doing business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies. Tax compliance (SARS) is required. B-BBEE: proof of level (certificate/CSD number/report) must be provided at closing if it is a pre-qualification criterion; otherwise, for PPPFA points, failure to provide results in zero points. CIDB: if stipulated in the Tender Data, registration is mandatory at closing, or proof of application with actual registration by contract award. SHEQ: proof of safety, health, environment and quality systems must be provided at closing or contract award. Local content and designated materials information must be submitted by contract award. SDL&I Undertaking must be completed by contract award. 100% sub-contracting is not permitted.

Compliance with the OHS Act and Eskom's SHEQ requirements is mandatory. Proof of SHEQ systems must be submitted. Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) and Contract Participation Goals (CPG) may apply to certain contracts.

Eskom may cancel the tender at any time before contract conclusion, reject any variation or alternative, and negotiate with selected tenderers. Eskom is not liable for any losses arising from participation. Tender validity may be extended at Eskom's request; refusal excludes the bidder. Confidentiality of procurement matters is required. Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) and Contract Participation Goals (CPG) apply to certain contracts per CIDB standards. Security for performance may require naming at least two financial institutions.

Eskom may cancel the tender, reject any variation, negotiate with selected tenderers, and is not liable for losses. Tenderers must treat information as confidential. Alternative tenders only if permitted and with a main tender. Tender validity may be extended. Late tenders returned unopened. Tender opening may be public or electronic. Eskom will not disclose evaluation info until award. Grounds for rejection: influence, collusion, fraud. Mandatory returnables not accepted after closing.

Eligibility: must comply with criteria in Tender Data, not be under restriction, and not sub-contract 100% of scope. Must submit complete original and one copy by closing date/time; for e-tendering, upload and finalise via Eskom Tender Bulletin. Must attend compulsory site visit/clarification. Must comply with relevant legislation (NT instructions, CIDB, PPPFA, B-BBEE, COIDA, OHS, SHEQ). Must provide proof of SHEQ systems. CIDB registration mandatory where stipulated. Must complete SDL&I Undertaking by contract award. Must provide cataloguing information and security for performance details if required.

Evaluation stages: basic compliance, mandatory returnables, pre-qualification criteria, functionality (if applicable) with minimum threshold, financial analysis, price and specific goals. Price evaluated per Tender Data. B-BBEE scored from CSD/certificate; zero points if not provided. Specific Goals scored; zero points if not met. Ranking by price + specific goals per PPPFA 90/10 or 80/20. Objective criteria per PPPFA Section 2(1)(f). Reverse e-auction may be used.

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Bidders must have a CSD number to gain access to the eTendering system. Registration on the eTendering system is required.

eTendering system is a web-based system that allows suppliers bidding for various tenders advertised

on Tender Bulletin system to “upload” their tender documents. Currently the tenderers or suppliers

submit tender documents at various Eskom tender offices. eTendering system replaces the manual or

physical submission of tender documents at various Eskom tender offices. eTendering system in a

nutshell is an electronic box where tender documents can be “dropped” or “uploaded”. Suppliers will

be required to register their details before they can be granted access to the eTendering system. An

OTP (one time pin) will be sent to both their cell phone and email address.

Quick and direct access is also available by using the following links:

• TenderBulletin Public website: https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za - this is used by members

of the public, to view and access Eskom published tenders. eTendering hyperlink will be found

on this site. Members of the public may follow prompt instructions once they have clicked on

the eTendering link (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). This link will allow them to upload the

required tender documentation.

• eTendering website Public website: https://eTendering.eskom.co.za - this is used by

members of the public, to view information about published tenders and submit their tender

documents.

• N.B: Members of the public would need to have a CSD number to gain access to

eTendering system.

2 Problems

A channel of communication has been created in case users of the system experiences a problem

with the system. In a case users come across some difficulties in using Tender bulletin, eTendering

and OpenText systems they need to contact the buyer responsible for the published tender.

3 What’s New

A new functionality to “add closed tenders”. Closed tenders refers to the tenders which are not listed

on Tenderbulletin as normal tenders, but are tenders sent directly to the relevant and potential

suppliers who meet the selection and evaluation criteria to offer what the buyer needs. These

suppliers will be sent a link via email to bid privately.

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4 Getting Started

To gain access to eTendering portal

1. Open your web browser

2. Type TenderBulletin (eskom.co.za) or https://eTendering.eskom.co.za

3. eTendering system login page will be displayed:

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Registration Form Steps to follow

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• Complete all the fields
• Contact number must start with a

Plus prefix e.g +27

• Ensure that you also fill in the

capture picture to validate that you

are not a robot.

• Once all columns have been filled

click on register button

• Pop-up message will be displayed asking

the registerer to verify the email sent to

the provided email address.

• If the email does not come through,

click on “Resend Verification Email”

button

• email to be resent,
• Once you have received the email click

on link provided on

the email.

• Then you will be directed back to

etendering site with a login screen

displayed, now complete the login

with your verified email address and

password

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4. Once the email is verified, login using your registered email address and password then the

OTP page will be displayed

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5. OTP sent to the registered cellphone number and email address

6. Insert the otp number then click “Verify OTP” button, to resend OTP click on “Resend OTP”

button

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7. Landing page once OTP is verified

8. Select the preferred “Ref No”

9. A page with the preferred Tender information is displayed before tender documentation can

be submitted.

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10. Click on “Create New Submission” button to submit required Tender documents

11. Landing page once clicked on “Create New Submission” button. Take note of the

mentioned disclaimers.

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12. To submit tender documents, click on “Add file” button

13. Upload required tender documents by:

14. Giving the file a name

15. Select the listed file type e.g.: Technical, commercial, finance and etc

16. Choose the file you need to upload

17. Then click on “Upload” button, Fig5.

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14. Once clicked on “Upload” button, this page will be displayed with the submitted document(s).

Continue to submit all the required documents under the correct category ,i.e: Technical

should be selected if technical documentation is uploaded and etc. Verify all required

documents are uploaded before making ‘Final Submission’ by clicking on ‘Finalize

Submission’ button.

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15. Click on “Finalize Submission” button. A file size cannot exceed 50MB and a total size of

all uploaded files should not exceed 900MB.

16. Once “Finalize Submission” button is clicked the pop-up message confirming the submission

will pop-up

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17. Click on “Finalise and Close Submission” button to finalize the submission of documents.

If not all documents were submitted or still wish to add or submit more documents, click on

“No, continue adding files” button.

18. Once the submission is finalised the page with all submitted documents will display with the

submission and closed time and date timestamp at the bottom.

19. To view submitted tenders, click on “My Submissions” menu option. All your individually

submitted tenders will be displayed.

If you want to view or verify the submitted documents, click on “View Submission” button

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20. Once the submission process is complete an email with be sent to the submitter with all

submitted documents on email,Fig6.This is the final step for the submitter or tenderer.

It is vital to save the email with the submission ID for future enquiry if need be.

--------Originalmessage--------

From:Eskom E-Tender Document Submission 28 [email protected]

Date:Tue,23Aug2022,3:42pm

To:[email protected]

Subject: Response To Submitter

Eskom E-Tender Document Submission 28

Hi Monalisa

You have finalized a new submission with submission id:14 on tender #MPKUS10086PS

closing date : 2022-11-30 10:00:00.

Have started the submission from 2022-08-23 14:28:33 and finalized at 2022-08-23

15:42:28

Tender Description:

Award for Provision of Office Cleaning and Janitorial Services at Kusile Power Station

Project

Files Submitted:

ID Original Name Title Size Type

38 Test7.pdf testingCom 33141 Commercial

40 Test1.pdf testingTech 33502 Technical

41 Test15.pdf testingFin 33141 Finance

Thanks,

Eskom E-Tender Document Submission 28 Automated Mail

© 2022 Eskom E-Tender Document Submission 28. All rights reserved.

NB: This Email and its contents are subject to the Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd EMAIL

LEGAL NOTICE which can be viewed at

http://www.eskom.co.za/Pages/Email_Legal_Spam_Disclaimer.aspx

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5 Edit Registration

To edit already registered information such as Name, Organization, CSD and cell phone number

select “Edit Registration” on the drop down, Fig1. New window with information that needs to be

updated pop ups,Fig2. Click on “Update” button to update registration details.

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6 Log off Button

To logout, click “Log out” on the dropdown next to your name

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7 Password reset

To reset a forgotten password, click “Forgot your password” Fig1. and a new screen will

pop up to enter an alternative email where the new password will be sent Fig2.Confirmation

message will be sent to the user, Fig3.

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An email confirming password reset will be sent to the email provided.

Click on the link or “Reset Password” button to reset the password.

Fig4.

A new window will pop up to reset and confirm the new password, Fig5.Enter new

password and confirm then click on “Reset Password” button.

Fig5.

OTP window will pop up, type in the OTP sent to either the cell phone or email address.

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OTP successfully goes through and lands on the below screen, password is successfully

reset.

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8 General

This system is compatible to most web browsers however we recommend Ms Edge.

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To access and upload tender documents via the eTendering portal, follow these steps: 1) Open your web browser and go to TenderBulletin or eTendering website; 2) Register by completing all fields, ensuring your contact number starts with +27, filling in the capture picture, and clicking register; 3) Verify your email by clicking the link sent, then login with your email and password; 4) Enter the OTP sent to your cellphone and email, verify it, and land on the main page; 5) Select the preferred tender reference number; 6) Click 'Create New Submission' and take note of disclaimers; 7) Upload documents by giving the file a name, selecting the file type (Technical, Commercial, Finance etc.), choosing the file, and clicking Upload; 8) Ensure all required documents are uploaded under correct categories, check size limits (max 50MB per file, 900MB total), and click 'Finalize Submission'; 9) Confirm finalization, and once closed, the submission is complete and an email with all documents is sent; keep the email with submission ID for future reference.

CSD number to gain access to

A new functionality to “add closed tenders”. Closed tenders refers to the tenders which are not listed

suppliers who meet the selection and evaluation criteria to offer what the buyer needs. These

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Returnable documents:

• E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (Annexure No.: ______) — must be fully completed, signed, and submitted to Eskom within the prescribed period. Failure to do so will render the tenderer non-responsive and disqualified from the procurement process.

Bidders must submit the completed E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form. Failure to submit the form within the prescribed period will render the bidder non-responsive and disqualified from the procurement process.

Bidders must acknowledge that they have undergone self-training through the e-Tendering Noddy Guide or video, or via a clarification meeting, and confirm they are able to operate the e-Tendering Solution. The completed E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form must be submitted within the prescribed period.

Returnable documents must be completed, signed, and submitted with the quotation:

• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director/shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the department. Disclosure is mandatory; a false declaration disqualifies the bid.
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies the price was set independently, with no contact with competing bidders.
• Proof of CSD registration and a valid tax compliance status PIN.

Bidders must sign and submit the Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements (Annexure B, Document 240-77471499 Rev 3), confirming understanding and acceptance of the OHS requirements. The form must be signed by an authorised person (CEO, Director, or Managing Director) and witnessed by two witnesses. Bidders must be able to demonstrate compliance with Eskom OHS standards and statutory OHS legislation.

appointment of contractors or suppliers for the commencement of work

requirements Effective Date May 2021

Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements

NOTE: the supplier/contractor/tenderer has to ensure that he/she understands the OHS requirements listed hereunder.

a service to Eskom but not limited to the following:

• Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standards 32-136
• OHS specification/requirements provided
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act

Note: Please note that after contract award, it is your responsibility to fully align the company’s processes to Eskom’s OHS requirements (policies, procedures, standards etc).

Penalties shall be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance/s (identified for the main supplier and/or its contractor and/or supplier) pertaining to Eskom and/or Statutory OHS requirement/s.

Ensure that all employees (contractors/suppliers) undergo the relevant Eskom induction and the company’s

The supplier/contractor/tenderer must comply with Eskom OHS requirements, including the Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standards 32-136, the provided OHS specification, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act. After contract award, the company must align its processes with Eskom's OHS requirements. Penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance with Eskom or statutory OHS requirements. All employees (contractors/suppliers) must undergo the relevant Eskom induction. The main contractor/supplier must demonstrate the process and selection criteria for appointing contractors and suppliers, notify Eskom prior to appointment, ensure adequate resources and competencies, manage contractors/suppliers to comply with legal and Eskom requirements, monitor through audits and assessments, provide grounds for termination, and deal with non-conformances directly. Eskom reserves the right to verify compliance and may request testimonials/references.

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Bidders must submit a signed Annexure B acknowledging Eskom's OHS legal requirements, a Baseline OHS Risk Assessment, a Health and Safety Plan, detailed OHS costing, a valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent), an OHS policy signed by CEO, and proof of OHS competencies as listed. Environmental requirements include a signed Environmental Requirements Proforma and compliance with the environmental management system and waste management provisions.

Appointment Letter management)

1.3 - Environmental Aspect and Impact Register N/A

(Project

4.1 Environmental Incident Reporting X

(Procedure/Template)

4.2 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. X

chemical spills, environmental disasters and Hazards

of Nature etc. (to include emergency contact details)

4.3 Landowner liaison (if applicable) X

4.4 Complaints/ Grievance Management X

Effective Date 19 January 2021

Review Date January 2027

5.1 A completed and signed Environmental Requirements X

Proforma (240-110600836)

6.1 Emergency Contact Telephone YES

Numbers – (Contractor, Emergency services

Applicable to Site)

6.2 Copy of Herbicide Register (240-110600730) – If N/A

applicable

6.3 Copy of Oil Spill Kit Register (240-180100082) – If Yes

applicable

6.4 Waste Disposal Control Register (240-99992261) – If Yes

applicable

6.5 Environmental Incident Notification / Flash / Report – Yes

(240-103644804)

6.6 Soil Erosion Assessment Table (240-110600934) – If Yes

applicable

6.7 Spill Assessment Table (240-47176039) – If Yes

applicable

6.8 Hazardous Substances Inventory/ Register (240- Yes

6.9 Permits/ authorisations – if applicable Yes

Safety Requirements.

REF Eskom health and safety requirements checklist

Submission Y=Yes N=No

Section A : OHS Legal Requirements to be met by

Contractors at Tender Stage before contract award(Application of Responsive and Non-Responsive

Criteria)

1. Annexure B Is the acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS

legal and other requirements form signed and

submitted by the tenderer?

2. Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA)

Identification, assessment, and management of OHS

risks related to the scope of work. The methodology

used for the risk assessment must be provided together

with the BRA

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3. Health and Safety Plan (must address the project

/scope of work OHS risk(s) and aligned with the health

and safety specification or requirements)

Has the tenderer submitted detailed costing for OHS (the

cost should be broken down not provided as a lump

sum).

• The costing must be based on the overall scope

of work/service to be performed.

• The scope of work and the risk assessment may

serve as a guideline.

5. Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent)

6. OHS policy signed by CEO

The submitted policy must comply to OHS Act Section 7

7. OHS Competency

(Consider scope of work, risks, OHS plan and

applicability) Qualifications / certificates

7.1 Incident Management/Investigation Training.

7.2 First Aider level 2.

7.3 Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA).

7.4 Firefighting.

7.5 Working at heights (US 229998)

7.6 Supervisor. (including any OHS related training)

7.7 Legal Liability (OHSA) Training for company

CEO/MD/16.2 Appointee.

7.8 Mobile Crane Operator license/certificate

7.9 Rigger training competency

Performance Evaluation (monitoring, measurement, YES

analysis and evaluation)

Eskom is committed to safeguarding its contractors (principal contractors, appointed contractors,

suppliers, vendors, service providers and consultants) and the environment against undesired

exposure to its operations, which is in line with its Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality

Policy. Therefore, as an organisation, processes have to be in place to identify all possible

practical occupational health and safety risks to which contractors are exposed and to take the

appropriate measures that are necessary to prevent any incidents, injuries or environmental

damage resulting from accidental exposure.

The term “contractor requirements” means a comprehensive documented prerequisite of the

imperative safety, health and environmental requirements for a contract or project.

Contractors have the crucial responsibility for executing work safely on a site or project, including

taking measures to ensure contractor health, safety and environment during their activities/services

to prevent any injury to employees and/or other people and members of the public, or damage to

the environment. Each contractor is responsible for ensuring that its employees and the

employees of any appointed contractors comply with all the applicable occupational health and

safety legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of Eskom.

2. Supporting clauses

2.1 Scope

The aim of this standard is to standardise the health and safety requirements applicable to the

activities of contractors throughout Eskom Holdings SOC Limited and its subsidiaries, with a view

to achieving a common goal, namely Zero Harm.

This standard sets out the minimum legislative and organisational requirements for contractors.

Each project and situation may contain additional unique activities, challenges, needs and

requirements that must be considered and incorporated, over and above the minimum

requirements already contained in this standard.

This standard may not thoroughly address all the hazards and factors associated with any

specialised activity or operation. In such a situation, contractors shall be responsible for

developing their safety, health and environmental plans/procedures/manuals/work instructions to

adequately address these specialised activities and scope of operation.

2.1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this document is to stipulate essential information on significant safety and health

aspects for the purposes of contractor health and safety conformity and standardisation.

Eskom’s contractors have the fundamental accountability and responsibility for the on-site safety

and health of people, and environmental protection in their activities, services, products and work.

Each contractor is responsible for ensuring that its employees and the employees of all appointed

contractors comply with all the occupational safety, health, and environmental (SHE) statutory

requirements and the policies and procedures of Eskom Holdings SOC Limited.

The contractor’s SHE management system must demonstrate compliance with the level

appropriate to the service provided and with the applicable legal requirements. The contractor and

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its employees must be able to carry out their work safely, using the correct procedures for the

safety of plant, equipment and substances, by employing safe systems of work, and providing

adequate instruction, training and supervision for all employees.

In addition to the legislative requirements governing health, safety and the environment,

contractors shall comply with all the Eskom Holdings SOC Limited policies, procedures and

standards.

NOTE: this standard (or any project-specific version of it) does not replace legislative requirements.

2.1.2 Applicability

This standard applies to Eskom Holdings SOC Limited, its divisions, subsidiaries, and entities in

which Eskom has a controlling interest.

This standard shall apply to all Eskom and Eskom subsidiary employees carrying out any form of

contract work for or on behalf of Eskom, that is, agents, clients and contractors.

NOTE: the client or agent is responsible for ensuring that the contractors are informed of any

revisions to any of the documents listed, which they are required to adhere to while performing

work for Eskom Holdings SOC Limited.

2.1.3 Effective date

This document will be effective from the date of signature. The implementation of this standard

shall be monitored after a period of six months from the authorisation date.

2.2 Normative/Informative references

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

following paragraphs.

NOTE: where the date for revision of a document on the Eskom Document Centre website has

passed, the document still remains current, irrespective of having passed its revision date.

2.2.1 Normative

[1] ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

[2] 32-296: Integrated SHE Organisation, Roles and Responsibilities, and Statutory Appointments

Procedure

[3] 32-727: Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality Policy

[4] 32-726: SHE Requirements for the Eskom Commercial Process

[5] 240-62196227: Life-Saving Rules Standard

[6] 32-245: Waste Management Procedure

[7] 32-477: Safety, Health, and Environment Training and Development

[8] 32-524 Developing Health & Safety Specifications

[9] 32-529: Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Process

[10] 32-407: Behavioural Safety Observations

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[11] 32-123: Emergency Planning

[12] 32-124: Eskom Fire Risk Management

[13] 32-108: Firefighting Organisation

[14] 32-37: Substance Abuse Procedure

[15] 32-95: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Procedure

[16] 32-418: Working at Heights Standard

[17] 32-520: Occupational Health & Safety Risk Assessment Procedure

[18] 32-345: Eskom Vehicle Safety Specification

[19] 32-1112: Eskom Disciplinary Code (Standard)

[20] 32-1113: Eskom Disciplinary Procedure

[21] 32-1034: Eskom Procurement and Supply Chain Management Procedure

[22] 240-62946386: Vehicle and Driver Safety Management Procedure

[23] 240-44175038: Control of Non-Conforming Product or Service Procedure

[24] 240-46569633: Professional and Statutory Registration for Construction Project Managers and

Supervisors with SACPCMP

[25] Project and Construction Management Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. )

[26] National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. )

[27] National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. )

[28] All relevant South African legislation (at national, provincial and municipal level)

[29] Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. ), and regulations.

2.2.2 Informative

NOTE: the following is a list of documents that can be used as a guide in order to meet legal and Eskom requirements.

[1] 240-84520108: Public Safety Standard

[2] 32-726: SHE Requirements for the Eskom Commercial Process

[3] 32-303: Requirements for the Safe Processing, Storage, Removing and Handling of Asbestoscontaining Materials, Equipment and Articles Procedure

[4] 240-46569633 Professional and Statutory Registration for Construction Project Managers and

Supervisors with SACPCMP

2.3 Definitions

NOTE: where there are no listed Eskom definitions, the definitions listed in the Occupational

Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. ) (OHS Act), or its regulations should be referred

to.

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2.3.1 Agent: (OHS Act) means any person who acts as a representative for a client.

2.3.2 Baseline risk assessment: means the OHS hazards and risks that are identified and

assessed before the inception of a new project and the commencement of operations. The

baseline risk assessment shall include both routine and non-routine tasks.

2.3.3 Client: means the Eskom 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 for adherence to legislation pertaining to construction

works.

2.3.4 Competent person: 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. ).

2.3.5 Contractor: means a current or potential supplier, vendor, contractor, consultant or service

provider. A supplier may be a natural or legal person. Definition is per the 32-726 SHE

Requirements for the Eskom Commercial Process.

2.3.6 Contract custodian: means the person defined in a contract as the Eskom representative,

for example the project manager/end-user, that is, the person responsible for managing the

contract and ensuring that the works or services are executed in terms of the contract.

2.3.7 Construction work: means any work in connection with –

a) the construction, erection, alteration, renovation, repair, demolition or dismantling of or addition

to a building or any similar structure;

b) the construction, erection, maintenance, demolition or dismantling of any bridge, dam, canal,

road, railway, runway, sewer or water reticulation system, or any similar civil engineering structure;

or type of work.

2.3.8 Construction vehicle: means a vehicle used as a means of conveyance for transporting

persons or material or both such persons and material, as the case may be, both on and off

the construction site for the purpose of performing construction work.

2.3.9 Consultant: means a person providing professional advice.

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

discretionary).

2.3.11 Design: in relation to any structure, includes drawings, calculations, design details and

specifications.

2.3.12 Designer: means –

a) a competent person who –

i. prepares a design;

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ii. checks and approves a design;

iii arranges for a person at work under his or her control to prepare a design, including an

employee of that person where she or he is the employer; or

iv designs temporary work, including its components;

b) an architect or engineer contributing to, or having overall responsibility for a design;

c) a building services engineer designing details for fixed plant;

d) a surveyor specifying articles or drawing up specifications;

e) a contractor carrying out design work as part of a design and building project; or

f) an interior designer, shop-fitter or landscape architect.

2.3.13 Duty of care to the environment: anyone who causes or has caused or may cause

significant 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.

2.3.14 Employee: 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.

2.3.15 Employer: 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. ).

2.3.16 Environment: 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.

2.3.17 Eskom requirements: mean the Eskom requirements flowing from directives, policies,

standards, procedures, specifications, work instructions, guidelines or manuals.

2.3.18 Fall protection plan: means a documented plan of all the risks relating to working from an

elevated position, considering the nature of the work undertaken, and setting out the

procedures and methods to be applied in order to eliminate the risk.

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2.3.19 Hazard: means a source of, or exposure to, danger.

2.3.20 Hazard identification: 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

construction work being executed or to be executed.

2.3.21 Health and safety file: means a file or other record in permanent form, containing the

information required as contemplated in these regulations (the Construction Regulations).

2.3.22 Health and safety specification: means a document specification of all health and safety

requirements pertaining to associated works on a construction site, so as to ensure the

health and safety of persons.

2.3.23 Health and safety requirements: mean the comprehensive health and safety

requirements for a contract, 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.

2.3.24 Internal: means an Eskom department that performs work for another Eskom department.

2.3.25 Joint venture: means a strategic alliance between two or more parties to undertake

economic activity together. The parties agree to create a new entity (incorporated or

unincorporated) by each party’s contribution of equity, and they then share in the profits,

losses and control of the enterprise. The venture may be for one specific project only or a

continuing business relationship.

2.3.26 Life-Saving Rules: mean the set of Eskom safety rules that, if not adhered to, have the

potential to cause serious harm to people.

2.3.27 Maintenance: (maintenance management) means the schemes that can be based on a

number of techniques to focus on those parts which deteriorate and need to be maintained,

such as the following:

a) Preventive – planned maintenance which involves replacing parts and consumables or

making necessary adjustments at pre-set intervals, so that no hazards are created by

component deterioration or failure.

b) Condition-based –involves monitoring the condition of critical parts and carrying out

maintenance whenever necessary to prevent hazards which could otherwise occur.

c) Breakdown-based –the maintenance carried out when faults or failures have occurred. This

is acceptable if the failure does not present an immediate hazard and can be corrected

before the risk is increased.

2.3.28 Mandatary: includes an agent, a contractor, or an appointed contractor for work, but

without derogating from his/her status in his/her own right as an employer or user.

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2.3.29 Medical Certificate of Fitness: (OHS Act) means a certificate valid for one year, issued in

terms of the regulations by an occupational health practitioner who shall be registered with

the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

2.3.30 Medical surveillance: (OHS Act) means a planned programme of 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.

2.3.31 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.

2.3.32 Mine

a) when used as a noun, means –

i. any borehole or excavation, in any tailings on or in the earth, including the portion of the

earth that is under the sea or other water, made for the purpose of searching for or winning

a mineral, whether it is being worked or not; or

ii. any other place where a mineral deposit is being exploited, including the mining area and

all buildings, structures, machinery, mine dumps, access roads or objects situated on or in

that area that are used or intended to be used in connection with searching, winning,

exploiting or processing of a mineral, or for health and safety purposes. But, if two or more

excavations, boreholes or places are being worked in conjunction with one another, they

are deemed to comprise one mine, unless the Chief Inspector of Mines notifies their

employer in writing that those excavations, boreholes or places comprise two or more

mines; or

iii. a works; and

(b) when used as a verb, the making of any excavation or borehole referred to in paragraph (a)(i),

or the exploitation of any mineral deposit in any other manner, for the purpose of winning a

mineral, including prospecting in connection with the winning of a mineral.

2.3.33 Organisation: may be defined as a group of individuals (large of small) which is co-

operating under the direction of executive leadership in the accomplishment of certain

common objects.

2.3.34 Project: means an activity or a group of activities which has a defined start and end date, a

defined scope and a defined sum of money allocated to complete the activities.

2.3.35 Project manager/leader: means the person who has the responsibility for the successful

planning and execution of a project. The project manager must satisfy the certification

requirements set by the South African Council for the Project and Construction

Management Professions. Note: the project manager is the duly authorised Eskom

representative who acts on Eskom’s behalf as the administrating officer for the purposes of

the contract. (The term “project manager” in the context of this procedure should be used in

its broader sense and should not be restricted to the designation of project manager in any

specific work environment.)

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

any hazard at a construction site in order to identify the steps that have to be taken to

remove, reduce or control such hazard.

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

Eskom for compensation.

2.3.38 Subsidiary: means an enterprise controlled by another (called the parent) through the

ownership of greater than 50% of its voting stock.

2.3.39 Task: means a segment of work that requires a set of specific and distinct actions for its

completion.

2.3.40 Toolbox talks: 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 a common understanding of the tasks,

risks and control measures required.)

2.3.41 The Act: (OHS Act) means the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. ), as amended, and the regulations made under it.

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

supervision of, an employer or who is not providing a specific service to Eskom.

2.4 Abbreviations

Abbreviation Explanation

BU Business Unit

CE Chief Executive

COID Act Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. )

HIRA Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

MHS Act Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. )

NEMA National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. )

OHS Act Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. )

OHS Occupational Health and Safety

H&S Health and Safety

ORHVS Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems

SACPCMP South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions

SHE Safety, health, and environment

NRTA National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. )

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2.5 Roles and responsibilities

The Group Chief Executive (GCE) of Eskom, as the employer in terms of the OHS Act and in

general terms, has the overall responsibility and liability for the health and safety of all persons

involved at all Eskom sites. Within the framework of the OHS Act, the GCE may discharge these

duties as far as is reasonably practicable. These duties may be delegated to section 16(2)

appointees and to responsible managers in the various Eskom divisions.

Eskom and its subsidiaries must take all reasonably practicable steps to prevent constructionrelated incidents and harm to any person, including members of the public, and damage to

property and the environment.

The contractor, being an employer in his/her own right, is still required to abide by Eskom’s SHE

requirements, as well as the relevant safety, health and environmental legislation.

The appointed managers are responsible for health, safety and the environment on sites under

their control.

2.5.1 Project management

Project management is the discipline of planning, organising, motivating and controlling resources

to achieve specific goals. A project is a temporary endeavour with a defined beginning and end

(usually time-constrained, and often constrained by funding or deliverables), undertaken to achieve

unique goals and objectives, typically to bring about beneficial change or added value. The

temporary nature of projects contrasts with business as usual (or operations), which are repetitive,

permanent or semi-permanent functional activities to produce products or services. In practice, the

management of these two systems is often quite different, and as such requires the development

of distinct technical skills and management strategies.

The primary challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals and objectives

while honouring the preconceived constraints. The primary constraints are scope, time, quality and

budget. The secondary and more ambitious challenge is to optimise the allocation of the necessary

inputs and integrate them to meet pre-defined objectives.

2.5.2 Project managers

Project managers manage the activities and resources allocated to projects in a cohesive, efficient

manner and also administer and execute engineering and technology projects (including control

plant) within cost, quality and time.

Eskom: Project health and safety manager/practitioner

The responsibility of the health and safety manager/practitioner is to provide assurance, as well as

to advise, assist and support the project manager, supervisor and project engineer with managing

the health and safety issues on the project, which include ensuring proper co-ordination among the

various contractors. The health and safety manager/practitioner shall also be responsible for

assisting with the development of site- and project-specific health and safety specifications and for

ensuring that health and safety specifications are issued with the enquiry documents and that the

contractor’s health and safety plans are submitted, evaluated and approved. He/she shall be

responsible for auditing these plans and ensuring they comply with legal requirements.

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2.5.3 Contractor health and safety officer

Where appointed, a contractor’s health and safety officer shall be competent to perform the

required duties contemplated in the OHS Act and contained in the project requirements.

2.5.4 MHS Act

In terms of the MHS Act, the appointment of a health and safety officer is required for the duration

of the contracted work. The contractor’s health and safety officer shall assist and support the

contractor’s construction manager to ensure that the organisation’s health and safety

responsibilities are fulfilled and that there is compliance with the health and safety specifications

and the health and safety plan.

In determining the number of appointed competent health and safety officers, the nature and scope

of work being performed shall be taken into consideration.

All contractor health and safety officers must liaise closely with Eskom’s OHS departments for the

Divisions/BUs in the area where they are working.

2.5.5 OHS Act

In terms of Construction Regulation 8(5) a contractor must, after consultation with the client and

having considered the size of the project, the degree of danger likely to be encountered or the

accumulation of hazards or risks on the site, appoint in writing a full-time construction health and

safety officer to assist with controlling the health and safety-related matters on the site: provided

that, where the question arises as to whether a construction health and safety officer is necessary,

the inspector makes thedecision.

The appointed safety officer must have the necessary competencies and resources to enable

him/her to carry out his/her tasks efficiently, and must be registered with a statutory body approved

by the Chief Inspector.

The contractor’s health and safety officer shall assist with the control of all safety-related matters at

the sites, and give inputs at the design stage.

In determining the number of appointed competent health and safety officers, the nature and scope

of the work being performed shall be taken into consideration.

All contractor health and safety officers must maintain constant liaison with Eskom’s divisional

health and safety departments and co-operate with the health and safety managers/practitioners

responsible for providing a health and safety service.

2.5.6 Contractors

Eskom, as the client, has duties to the contractor, and the contractor, in turn, has duties to all its

appointed contractors. It must be noted that the contractor remains accountable and responsible

for his/her appointed contractors.

The relationship between the contractor and its appointed contractors shall be governed by the

contractual arrangements entered into between them.

Contractors shall carry out the duties contemplated in sections 8 and 9, and the relevant

regulations and duties listed in regulation 7 of the Construction Regulations of the OHS Act.

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All Eskom contractors have to ensure their compliance with the legislative requirements and any

further requirements contained in the contractual agreements they enter into with Eskom.

Where subsidiaries of Eskom, such as Rotek Industries, serve in the capacity of an Eskom

contractor, they must comply with any further contractual requirements.

Construction supervisors shall be appointed in writing for the duration of the construction project,

with the primary responsibility of supervising the construction work. Where required, contractors

may appoint additional employees as assistant construction supervisors. Persons so appointed

must be competent and have extensive knowledge of the type of work they are required to

supervise.

Assistant construction supervisors have the same responsibilities as construction supervisors.

This appointment does not relieve the construction supervisors of any of their accountabilities

and/or responsibilities.

2.5.7 Employees

Section 14 of the OHS Act has reference; contractor employees are responsible for their own

health and safety, as well as the health and safety of their colleagues while at work. The

client/employer/contract manager cannot be expected to be totally responsible if any of their

employees do not comply with legislative and Eskom health and safety requirements. Employees

will be held jointly responsible where situations so require. In their own interests, contractor

employees must be aware of the responsibilities of their contractor management.

2.5.8 Construction professional registration

The legislation and the SACPCMP’s publications direct that all persons assuming responsibility for

construction project management, construction management and construction health and safety

should be registered as professionals in the appropriate category with the SACPCMP in order to

comply with the legal and statutory requirements in South Africa.

2.5.9 Joint ventures

Where the work is to be managed jointly with a joint venture partner, the requirements imposed on

the contractors shall also apply to the joint venture partner, therefore each contractor shall be

responsible and accountable for its own organisation’s health and safety. All organisations shall be

signatories to the required section 37(2) agreement of the OHS Act.

Where a joint venture operates as separate entities, each partner must fulfil the SHE requirements.

If the joint venture operates as a single entity which has been registered and through mutual

agreement, the single business entity must fulfil all the SHE requirements.

Each company shall be liable for its own contraventions and could, therefore, be prosecuted in its

own right without reference to any of the other companies involved.

2.6 Process for monitoring

This document will be reviewed five-yearly or if required.

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2.7 Related/Supporting documents

Not applicable.

2.8 Statutory/Non-Statutory appointment

All statutory appointments shall comply with legislative requirements and any Eskom non-statutory

appointments must be made using Eskom Standard 32-296: Integrated SHE Organisation, Roles

and Responsibilities, and Statutory Appointments.

Where BUs require contractors to make additional non-statutory appointments, these are permitted

(in terms of the BU’s Legal Appointments Manual, where compiled). All appointments/copies made

by the contractor shall be included in the health and safety file, and be available to the client/agent.

Where construction work is conducted on sites governed by mining legislation, the appropriate

equivalent appointments and assignments shall be made. Depending on the nature of the

contract, the assignations shall be expanded.

3. Document contents

3.1 Material and equipment

Material and equipment used or purchased must conform to the health and safety requirements of

the manufacturer and legislative requirements. Where reclaimed material is authorised to be used,

it shall meet the manufacturer’s safety requirements, as if it were new.

Cognisance of the health and safety factor during work: the health and safety of such

material/equipment shall be factored in, to ensure that it remains safe for use by others at a time

after the completion of the contract. Eskom and/or the designer/agent/client shall determine the

acceptability of workmanship.

3.2 Risk assessments

In terms of section 8(2)(d) of the OHS Act and section 9 of the CR for an employer, it is a legal

requirement to carry out risk assessments to establish what hazards to the health and safety of

persons are attached to any work which is performed, any article or substance which is produced,

processed, used, handled, stored or transported, and any plant or machinery which is used in

his/her business and he/she shall, as far as is reasonably practicable, further establish what

precautionary measures should be taken with respect to such work, article, substance, plant or

machinery in order to protect the health and safety of persons and shall provide the necessary

means to take such precautionary measures.

A risk assessment is defined as an identification of the hazards present in an organisation and an

estimate of the extent of the risks involved, taking into account whatever precautions are already

being taken.

Risk assessment is essentially a three-stage process to –

• identify all hazards;
• evaluate the risks; and
• take measures to control the risks.

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Risk assessments must be kept updated. This means that significant changes to a process or

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

new hazards come to light during the work process, these should also be subjected to risk

assessments.

Contractors/suppliers conducting high-risk and critical work/tasks/activities must have written safe

work procedures for the work/tasks/activities to be performed. This shall also apply to the

contractor’s contractor.

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

statements or written safe work procedures are an effective method for recording information and

keeping a record of the way that jobs or tasks must be performed.

Before work commences, risk assessments must be conducted for every job or task to allow

supervisors and employees to assess any inherent risks which might have been overlooked during

the initial risk assessment or any changes which might have occurred in a period of absence, in

particular if a job or task is extended over a day or halted owing to inclement weather.

3.3 Record keeping

Record keeping is a system where relevant documentation is kept for auditing or inspection

purposes and may be referenced to at any stage during or after a project.

All records pertaining to the project shall be kept in terms of legislative and Eskom requirements.

The SHE files shall be kept for the duration of the project. They shall be open to audit or inspection

by any party who is entitled to audit or inspect the project. SHE files should be handed over by the

contractor to the client or asset owners for archiving on completion of the project.

3.4 Disciplinary process

A disciplinary process is a structured organisational procedure to deal with employees who have

transgressed the organisation’s rules or requirements. This is a method of changing behaviour. It is

essential for an organisation to have such a process.

3.5 Life-Saving Rules

Life-Saving Rules are a set of Eskom safety rules which, if not adhered to, have the potential to

cause serious harm to people.

• These rules are generally formulated in terms of the consequences of the behaviours they

describe, i.e. if a particular set of behaviours or actions have a very high probability of

causing disabilities or fatalities when performed.

• Rule 1: Open, Isolate, Test, Earth, Bond and/or Insulate before Touch
• Rule 2: Hook up at Heights
• Rule 3: Buckle Up
• Rule 4: Be Sober
• Rule 5: Ensure that you have a Permit to Work

These rules are created to enforce “zero tolerance” of serious at-risk behaviours.

Violation of these rules will be viewed in a serious light and the consequences will be dealt with in

accordance with the respective disciplinary processes.

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The Life-Saving Rules apply to all Eskom employees, agents and contractors. Visitors to Eskom

should also respect and adhere to these rules as applicable and could be instructed to leave the

Eskom premises with immediate effect should they refuse to do so.

3.6 Health and safety behaviour observations

The objective of behaviour safety observations is to assess and address the actual safe and

unsafe behaviour of people in the workplace, as well as the workplace conditions that are caused

by the actions or omissions of employees and contractors.

3.7 Incident investigation

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

using Eskom Procedure 32-95 as a reference, and where injuries as contemplated in sections 24

and 25 have been sustained, be reported to the Department of Labour.

Contractors shall use the standard General Administrative Regulation Annexure 1 “Recording of an

Incident” form as a minimum for all incident investigation reports.

The objective of incident investigation, not only being a legal requirement, is to establish why and

how the incident occurred; and to find out the real causes of the incident and to decide on the

precautionary measures that are required to address the causes to prevent any recurrences of the

same or similar incidents.

3.8 Training

Appropriate training must be given to employees so that they are competent to perform the tasks

assigned to and expected of them. Training also gives an employee an opportunity to develop

additional skills which will benefit any organisation.

The contractor shall have a training matrix for its organisation.

3.8.1 Induction training

All contractors, their employees and visitors are required to attend formal induction training

courses. Such training shall be conducted by contractor management, construction safety officers

or construction supervisors.

Induction training is an opportunity to inform persons of the organisation’s health and safety

requirements, not only in the organisation’s offices but also at the workplaces.

3.8.2 Site-specific awareness training

Over and above induction training, contractors are required to ensure, before an employee

commences work on the project, that the supervisor in control with responsibility for the employee

has informed the employee of his/her scope of authority for that site/workplace.

3.9 Health and safety representative

The requirements of sections 17 and 18 of the OHS Act shall be complied with. Where contractors

perform operational work, they shall appoint health and safety representatives for each workplace.

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Contractor managers shall permit their appointed health and safety representatives to carry out

their functions as required by legislation and support them in performing these functions.

The client may require a contractor safety representative to be appointed and trained on the basis

of the nature and risk level of work in terms of sections 17 and 18 of the OHS Act.

3.10 Health and safety communication

Communication is a two-way tool to enhance awareness and knowledge with the main aim of

changing behaviour or influencing decision-making. Communication is a process which allows

information to be shared and exchanged, using different methods that sometimes require

feedback.

3.10.1 SHE Committees

Statutory SHE Committees shall be established in terms of sections 19 and 20 and General

Administrative Regulation 5 of the OHS Act and Eskom’s requirements.

SHE Committees are forums for discussing health and safety-related matters, with specifics such

as making recommendations to an employer on health and safety matters, incident investigations

and any other health and safety-related matters as such committees may prescribe.

Project managers shall include safety and health as a standing agenda item for all their project

meetings, and the minutes of these meetings must be available on site at all times.

NOTE: this project meeting does not replace or act as a substitute for the required SHE Committee

meeting.

3.10.2 Toolbox talks

Toolbox talks are short, targeted meetings and/or awareness sessions to inform and/or educate

employees about the hazards and risks they will be exposed to when they perform work. Use

toolbox talks to create awareness among the employees to recognise and avoid unsafe conditions.

Use toolbox talks to teach employees to correct or report health and safety hazards so that

management and other employees can take actions to correct them. Employees will learn to avoid

the potentially hazardous situations discussed during toolbox talks as well as become able to

identify hazards and correct those hazards prior to starting a task/job if there are hazards present.

Toolbox talks are an effective way of fulfilling one’s legal requirements.

3.10.3 General SHE communication

Constant communication with employees creates an interest and feeling of being part of the team.

Various methods could be in the form of, but not limited to –

• posters,
• videos,
• competitions, and
• newsletters.

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Such methods are learning aids and also send a message or act as a reminder of a SHE topic

without having to hold specific forums or training sessions.

3.11 Contractor’s site facilities

Where required, contractors, unless otherwise specified in the contract or negotiated with Eskom to

use their facilities, must ensure that adequate facilities are provided for their employees on the

site/project.

When such facilities are provided, they must comply with the Facilities Regulations, SANS 10400

standard A to XA and CR 30.

3.12 Public safety

Eskom upholds the rights of members of the public and has an awareness and educational

programme to protect the public against the risks that may arise out of, and in the course of,

Eskom’s activities. Similarly, contractors shall demonstrate the same respect for the public.

Contractors shall include in their SHE plan how they intend controlling or safeguarding any

members of the public against their activities during the project, without damaging Eskom’s name

and reputation.

3.13 Emergency preparedness

Emergency situations threaten, or may cause harm to, the lives of employees and members of the

public, may cause damage to property, infrastructure and equipment as well as degradation to the

environment, and may disrupt production and the rendering of services.

The contractor shall have an emergency preparedness plan that will address all the identified risks

of the organisation so as to achieve a quick response and recovery and return the situation to

normal in the shortest possible time and the most cost-effective way.

3.13.1 Fire safety

Fire safety is an integral part of the general safety and protection of an organisation, its employees

and members of the public from the effects of fire, heat and smoke. As a minimum, this is ensured

by complying with and fulfilling the legislative and policy requirements.

Fire safety requirements are covered in the Construction Regulations and the National Building

Regulations, SANS 10400 (T regulations).

3.13.2 First-aid planning and emergency care

Every person at a workplace should be given appropriate and prompt medical treatment or

assistance.

In the event of an incident and to receive post-incident rehabilitation, organisations are required to

meet the first-aid requirements of General Safety Regulation 3:

“An employer shall take all reasonable steps that are necessary under the circumstances, to

ensure that persons at work receive prompt first aid treatment in the case of injury or emergency.”

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Eskom has established a contract with Netcare 911 for all its employees, contractors and their

employees for emergency medical assistance while on duty anywhere in South Africa. The

telephone number is 086 1237 566 (0861 2ESKOM).

3.13.3 Emergency escape routes

The SANS 10400 T regulations provide that escape routes have to be incorporated in buildings.

Far too often, when there are fires inside a building, employees die or are injured because they

were unable to evacuate the burning building. This is attributed to there being no escape routes

and/or, if there were such routes in the building, egress was restricted because the routes were

being used as storage areas.

3.14 Occupational health and hygiene

3.14.1 Medicals

Medical surveillance is based on the occupational risk exposure of employees. It is a statutory

requirement in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. ) and is

an essential component of an Occupational Health and Safety programme.

The purpose of medical surveillance is to comply with statutory requirements to determine a

person’s fitness for duty by assessing whether or not the prospective candidate or employee is

physically/mentally/psychologically fit and able to fulfil the inherent requirements of the prospective

or current job without any ill effects or limitations, and to provide a baseline health status against

which future changes can be measured. Job specifications are required for each individual person

so that job-specific fitness can be measured.

The contractor shall have a medical surveillance programme.

3.14.2 Occupational hygiene

Occupational hygiene is the identification, evaluation and control of those environmental factors,

arising in or from the workplace, that may cause illness, injury or discomfort to the employees or

the surrounding communities.

Occupational hygiene stressors include chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic stressors.

Where there is a possibility of occupational hygiene stressors (for example noise, dust,

illumination, heat and cold stressors, ergonomics, vibration (hand, arm and whole body, etc.),

health risk assessments must be carried out to determine whether there is any possible worker

exposure. Records of all these assessments should be documented and kept up to date.

Contractors shall monitor the extent to which their employees are exposed to the occupational

hygiene stressors. These assessments should be performed by a SANAS-accredited and DOLapproved inspection authority.

3.14.3 Protection against thermal conditions

The requirements listed in the OHS Act Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, Regulation 2,

are precise. The human body will only survive if its core temperature does not exceed the

medically accepted limits of the WBGT Index of 30 for heat, and dry bulb (DB) temperature of not

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less than 6 oC for cold. Any exposure beyond these limits can lead to organ damage/failure and

death.

3.14.4 Asbestos control management

The exposure of employees to asbestos-containing materials is a serious health risk. The

management and disposal of asbestos-containing materials also pose significant environmental

impacts and consequent legal and financial risks. Where the handling of asbestos and/or asbestosrelated products is required, this shall only be carried out in terms of the Asbestos Regulations of

the OHS Act.

3.14.5 Noise

Noise and vibration are both fluctuations in the pressure of air (or other media) which affect the

human body. Vibrations that are detected by the human ear are classified as sound. Noise is an

unwanted sound.

Where the value of the 8-hour rating level is 85 dBA, above which hearing impairment is likely to

result, the contractor shall have an effective hearing conservation programme.

3.15 Auditing

To maintain an organisation’s efficiency and statutory observance, regular audits must be

conducted throughout the organisation.

Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add

value and improve an organisation's operations. It helps an organisation accomplish its objectives

by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk

management, control and governance processes.

3.16 Inspections

Regular inspections on health and safety matters highlight problem areas and enable action to be

taken before an incident occurs. Safety inspections can be either reactive or proactive.

Reactive inspections are those that occur after the fact, i.e. the incident has already occurred, or is

a response to reports which highlight that something is not according to plan.

The proactive approach endeavours to identify, evaluate and control hazards and risks before they

develop to the stage of causing an incident.

Safety inspections are the common method employed to identify potential hazards before they

manifest, where the work area is inspected for any hazards and these are recorded, and after the

inspection the hazards are assessed and a plan of action is formulated to rectify such hazards.

A surprise inspection tends to have different results from those of an announced inspection.

Leaders wanting to know how others in their organisation perform can drop in without warning, to

see directly what happens. If an inspection is announced in advance, it can give people a chance

to cover up or to fix mistakes. This could lead to distorted and inaccurate findings. This is why a

surprise inspection gives inspectors a better picture of the typical state of the inspected object or

process than an announced inspection.

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3.17 Transport/Mobile plant equipment

The use of vehicles accounts for a large number of injuries and fatalities due to motor vehicle

accidents in South Africa. Construction sites account for a number of construction-related

accidents involving construction vehicles and mobile equipment.

The National Road Traffic Act regulates vehicle usage, the roadworthiness of vehicles and the

competency of vehicle drivers.

There is a misconception about carrying passengers in the back of vehicles. The Act does not

permit passengers to be transported in the back of light delivery vehicles. Carrying passengers at

the back of trucks is only permitted if such a truck is fitted by the manufacturer or manufacturer’s

appointed fitment centre with a specifically designed crew cab and appropriate seating and seat

belts for each passenger.

Eskom does not approve the conveying of passengers in the back of vehicles designed to carry

equipment/loads (any truck/trailer), irrespective of whether or not crew cabs are fitted and seating

with four-point seat belts has been fitted.

Construction vehicles and mobile equipment, when driven or towed on a public road, fall under the

requirements of the Act.

All construction vehicles and equipment shall meet the legislative requirements pertaining to the

OHS Act Construction Regulation 23, NRTA, the Mine Health and Safety Act and the National

Environmental Act.

3.18 Management of hazardous materials/chemicals

The handling and use of hazardous materials have a major impact on the health and wellbeing of

all persons and the environment. Various requirements for the handling and storage of hazardous

materials and chemicals are listed in the OHS Act.

When purchasing hazardous materials and/or chemicals, buying departments can fulfil the

legislative requirements by ensuring that purchases are made only from suppliers and

manufacturers that comply with the requirements of section 10 (General duties of manufacturers

and others regarding articles and substances for use at work) and section 22 (Sale of certain

articles prohibited) of the OHS Act.

Any hazardous materials and chemicals, including gases, must be stored in compliance with the

legislative requirements, local municipal by-laws and SANS building standards.

3.19 Machinery, tools and equipment

Machinery is considered as any article or a combination of articles assembled, arranged or

connected and which is used or intended to be used for converting any form of energy to perform

work, or which is used, or intended to be used, whether incidental thereto or not, for developing,

receiving, storing, containing, conforming, transmitting, transferring or controlling any form of

energy.

The requirements for the use of machinery are covered in the various regulations of the

Occupational Health and Safety Act.

There are strict requirements regarding the supervision and use of machinery. Since incorrectly

used machinery or using unsafe machinery can cause serious harm and/or damage, it is important

to ensure that all mechanical equipment is safeguarded in order to protect the health and safety of

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persons who may be exposed to such mechanical equipment, and also to ensure that competent

persons operate the machinery.

3.20 Explosive-powered tools

An explosive-powered tool means a tool that is activated by an explosive cartridge and/or air or

gas charge, and that is used for driving bolts, nails and similar objects for the purpose of providing

fixing.

Because such a tool fastening system operates on an explosive force, it is considered a lethal

operating tool, especially when the manufacturer’s and legal requirements are not adhered to, in

particular when being operated. These types of tools operate like a loaded gun, so they must be

treated with extreme caution and be operated by specially trained employees.

The legal operating requirements for explosive-powered tools are set out in the Construction

Regulations.

3.21 Lifting equipment

Owing to its versatility, lifting equipment is often abused and/or misused. This nearly always results

in damage to and/or the failure of equipment, leading to incidents and serious injuries.

All types of lifting equipment are governed by regulation 18 of the OHS Act: Driven Machinery

Regulations, as follows:

• Construction Regulations –material hoists and tower cranes.
• Driven Machinery Regulations – goods hoists, lifting machines and lifting tackle (which

includes all the lifting machine codes as listed in the regulations and the national code of

practice for the training providers of lifting machine operators).

When working in close proximity (with tower cranes) to power lines, the contractor shall apply for a

permit. See the Eskom Plant Safety Regulations and/or Operating Regulations for High-Voltage

Systems and Electrical Machinery Regulations 19(4) and 19(5) of the OHS Act.

3.22 Boilers, pressurised systems and vessels under pressure

The Pressure Equipment Regulations cover various types of equipment, from boilers, fixed-plant

compressors, mobile compressors and pressure vessels, to fire extinguishers and all piping

associated with such equipment.

There are strict requirements in terms of the Pressure Equipment Regulations. A poorly maintained

and/or operated piece of equipment can have catastrophic consequences.

3.23 Working at heights

Where there is a risk that a fall may cause personal injury, measures should be taken to prevent a

fall and injury. Falls occur at any level. The duty is to prevent falls. It is worth noting that there are

almost as many low-fall injuries as high-fall injuries. Where it is reasonably practicable to take

precautions to prevent falls, such precautions should be taken.

In an effort to prevent falls, including falling objects and/or materials, fall protection plans and

rescue plans must be compiled and implemented. The Occupational Health and Safety Act places

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duties on employers, employees and anyone who controls the way that work at height is

undertaken.

Where possible, efforts should be made to provide a safe working platform for employees before

resorting to the use of a fall arrest system. Where this is not practicable, suitable fall arrest

equipment shall be provided.

All equipment used for working at height must conform to the OHS Act and the relevant SANS

standards.

A working platform can be virtually any surface from which work is carried out, such as a roof, floor,

a platform on a scaffold, a mobile elevated work platform, the treads of a stepladder, climbing

irons, suspended platforms or a boatswain’s chair.

3.23.1 Eskom’s life-saving rule “Hook up at Height”

When working at height, you must take suitable and sufficient measures to prevent, as far as is

reasonably practicable, any person from falling a distance liable to cause personal injury. Where a

fall from any height could result in harm, an effective means of fall prevention has to be put in

place. You are required to take practicable steps to ensure your safety and the safety of others, as

well as not knowingly exposing yourself or others to harm.

3.23.2 Floor and wall openings

Falls through openings in walls, floors, roadways, etc. account for a number of fatalities and

serious injuries where such openings are not protected. Floor and wall openings must be included

in the fall protection plan.

When including fall arrest equipment, note must be taken of the amount of pedestrian and

vehicular traffic and that the nature of equipment specified can prevent its dislodgement or

unauthorised removal, in other words, barricading must be adequate.

3.24 Excavations and tunnelling

3.24.1 Excavations

Almost all construction work involves some form of excavation, for foundations, drains, sewers, etc.

These can vary greatly in depth and may be only a few centimetres deep or very deep and very

dangerous.

A relatively small collapse might involve about a cubic metre of soil, but a cubic metre of soil

weighs over a tonne. A person at the bottom of a trench who is buried under this volume of

material would be unable to breathe, due to the pressure on the chest, and could quickly suffocate

and die.

An excavation may also be a “confined space” in the meaning of the Work in Confined Spaces

Regulations, and additional precautions will have to be taken.

The legislative requirements for making excavations are contained in Construction Regulation 13

of the OHS Act.

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3.24.2 Tunnelling

Owing to environmental and seismic factors, no ground material can be regarded as stable when

excavating or tunnelling is taking place or work is being done in them. Ground collapse is

extremely hazardous, especially where people are working inside a tunnel, and usually results in

serious injuries and fatalities.

Any contractor performing tunnelling activities shall comply with Construction Regulation 15, which

then refers to the Tunnelling Regulations published under the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996

(Act No. ), as amended, and regulation 15 of the Construction Regulations.

3.25 Confined spaces

The belief that any confined space is a safe place as far as asphyxiation is concerned, because of

ignorance about the air quality inside such space and the risk factors, is dangerous. Most

asphyxiates are colourless and odourless. Sometimes the odour asphyxiate is considered a

nuisance and temporary. This makes entering into a confined space an extremely high risk. If

testing is not performed, irrespective of the size of the space or the duration of entry, then

employees’ health (in the short or long term) will be at risk.

The requirements listed in General Safety Regulation 5 shall be adhered to.

3.26 Danger of engulfment

No person shall be permitted to work in any situation where there is a danger of material, etc.

being discharged, unless that person is issued with an appropriate safety belt/harness fitted with a

rope, where at least one other person who has been trained in rescue is available and observing.

If there is a possibility of gas or other fumes being emitted from the material in question, adequate

precautions shall be taken regarding air quality.

3.27 Barricading

Falls through openings in walls, floors or excavations, or approaching dangerous equipment and

operations, continue to pose a threat to persons.

Stringent precautions have to be taken to protect persons against any form of injury through

entering unauthorised entrances and/or areas and/or to prevent such persons from approaching

dangerous and/or operating equipment. These precautions are taken by erecting substantial

barriers, fencing or covers to a degree that prevents unauthorised removal.

3.28 Explosives

The handling and use of explosives for any form of construction work are controlled by the

requirements of the Explosives Regulations of the OHS Act, the Mine, Health and Safety Act, 1996

(Act No. ) and the Explosives Act, 1956 (Act No. ).

Requirements for the transporting and storage of explosives must be in accordance with

Explosives Regulation 13(4) of the OHS Act and SANS 100228 Code of Practice for the

Identification and Classification of Dangerous Substances and Goods for Transport (published by

the South African Bureau of Standards).

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Explosives in the wrong hands and used for the wrong purpose can have devastating

consequences.

3.29 Demolition work

The demolition of structures is an extremely hazardous task and can only be performed by

competent persons.

All demolition work must be planned, and all role players must be involved in the planning; this

includes making thorough risk assessments.

If explosives have to be used, the requirements in terms of the Explosives Regulations shall be

adhered to.

Where structures (power lines, poles, lattice towers, etc.) have to be demolished, this shall be done

in terms of Eskom requirements (task manuals).

All demolition work shall be carried out in accordance with Construction Regulation 14 Demolition

Work.

3.30 Permit to work

A permit-to-work system is a formal written system used to control certain types of work which are

potentially hazardous.

A permit-to-work is a document which specifies the work to be done and the precautions to be

taken.

Permits-to-work are an essential part of safe systems of work for many maintenance activities.

They allow work to start only after safe procedures have been defined, and provide a clear record

that all foreseeable hazards have been considered.

A permit is needed when maintenance work can only be carried out if normal safeguards are

dropped or when the work introduces new hazards. Examples are entry into vessels, hot work and

pipeline breaking.

If the type of work requires working with Eskom power systems/networks (low voltage, medium

voltage or high voltage), then the appropriate permits will be required.

3.31 Radiography, ultrasonic or non-destructive testing (NDT)

During the construction phase and maintenance phase, certain equipment and/or materials require

some form of examination to ascertain that the material used is free of any kind of defect or that

welded joints in piping do not leak. Where testing is performed, all actions for that specific type of

testing must be taken in accordance with the relevant requirements.

3.32 Work in close proximity to/on public roads

Working next to or in close proximity to any public road has inherent dangers, not only to the

persons carrying out the work but also to the motorists, where the persons working do not take

care of their own safety and ignore any rules and regulations. It is imperative to comply with all the

requirements of the National Road Traffic Act when work is performed. For additional worker

safety, organisations should enhance the national requirements.

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3.33 Work stoppage

Section 8(2)(f) and Construction Regulation 5(q) of the OHS Act have clear requirements for not

permitting an employee to work unless adequate precautionary measures are taken and for

stopping any work which is not in accordance with health and safety plans.

Any person may stop any activity where there is an unsafe act or unsafe condition that poses or

may pose an imminent threat to the health and safety of an individual or of creating a risk of

degrading 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.

Work stoppages which are initiated because of SHE concerns will be handled in terms of the

Eskom standard SHE Requirements for the Eskom Commercial Process (32-726).

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

3.34 Substance abuse

Alcohol and substance abuse poses a significant threat to any business, more so in industrial

incidents and when driving vehicles. Eskom is therefore entitled to take reasonable steps to ensure

that intoxicated persons are identified and prevented from entering Eskom’s premises, or working

on any of Eskom’s equipment.

General Safety Regulation 2A is clear on the legal stance regarding intoxication.

Persons are not permitted to enter or remain on or at a workplace while under the influence of

either or both substances and are not permitted to be under the influence of or consume

intoxicating substances while at/in the workplace. There is a provision regarding the taking of

medication.

The permissible blood level of alcohol and/or drugs is 0%.

3.35 Statistical reporting

There is a legal requirement in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. ) (General Administrative Regulations) that certain serious incidents shall be reported to the

Department of Labour within a specified time.

Measuring performance also allows us to entrench a positive safety culture and benchmark against

world-class systems.

The primary purpose of measuring health and safety performance is to provide information about

the progress and current status of the strategies, processes and activities used by Eskom to

control risks to health and safety.

Suppliers are required to report to the Eskom contract custodians and Eskom SHE staff, the

monthly OHS statistics which shall include the following as a minimum:

• The name of the principal contractor company, the name of each contractor company
• Incidents: lost time, medical, first aid and near–misses must be reported
• Manpower numbers per supplier and contractor company
• Actual man-hours worked

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• Status of incidents investigated and recommendations closed out
• Status of audits conducted and findings closed out

Measurement information sustains the operation and development of the health and safety

management system, and the control of risk, by –

• providing information on how the system operates in practice;
• identifying areas where remedial action is required; and
• providing a basis for continual improvement.

This report will also enable the organisation to reflect on the impact of the implemented

improvement strategies, namely a decrease or an increase in the number of incidents.

3.35.1 From a contractor point of view

There are regulatory requirements in the Construction Regulations which place a strong emphasis

on the relationship between and accountability from the client’s and contractor’s point of view. The

contractor, which is an employer in its own right, does not release Eskom from fundamental

responsibilities; therefore Eskom will have an interest in the contractor’s activities.

“We can't manage what we can't measure.”

“What is measured can be monitored and improved.”

3.36 Housekeeping

Good housekeeping has important functions, which benefit not only the worker but also the

employer:

• It saves time which could be taken up by searching for equipment, tools and articles.
• Injuries are prevented because passages, walk areas and workplaces are free from

superfluous material.

• Space is saved if equipment and articles are neatly packed and correctly stored.
• The risk of fire is diminished when provision is made for the correct placing of the right type

of refuse bins, store areas comply with good storage practices and stacking is done in

accordance with accepted stacking practices.

Access to emergency and/or safety equipment will be unimpeded.

Housekeeping means “A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place”.

A clean and tidy workplace produces a clean and safe worker.

Prompt disposal of waste materials, scrap and rubbish is essential to prevent unnecessary storage.

3.37 Workplace signage and colour coding

The purpose of symbolic safety signs is to convey a message without the use of a specific

language. In this way, instant recognition takes place or the employee can receive a message,

order or warning.

Caution and care have to be taken when positioning mandatory signage. Where these signs

“indicate” a requirement, this means that it shall be done, irrespective of whether the activity is

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present or the equipment is a requirement. For example, if the sign indicates that hearing

protection is required, which is now no longer needed although the sign is still in place, hearing

protection shall be worn.

All signs and notices shall conform to the requirements of SANS 1186 in terms of standard signs,

safety colours, geometric forms and dimensions.

In terms of identification regarding colour marking, ensure that the colours used match the

appropriate colours of SANS 10140 and 1091.

3.38 Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Personal protective equipment may be described as clothing and/or equipment used in the

workplace to protect the worker from risks and hazards, and includes but is not limited to

equipment and clothing worn on the body as well as equipment used to determine, measure or

indicate danger. The objective of protective clothing is to prevent exposure or injury to any body

parts exposed to operations.

In the interests of the effective protection of the worker, it is essential for the quality and

effectiveness of the items to be of a high standard.

It is imperative to realise that PPE, like any other form of protection, does not eliminate danger. It

simply serves as a screen between the person and the danger lurking in the machine or process.

In most instances, the PPE can only limit to a greater or lesser extent the negative effect of danger

to the human body. Employees must be trained on the limitations of PPE and on how to fit PEE

correctly.

General Safety Regulation 2 of the OHS Act provides for employers to make the workplace safe

and where required to provide appropriate PPE.

3.39 Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Specification

NOTE: this paragraph is included for information sharing only. The guideline for the compilation of

SHE specifications is contained in the Eskom document 32-524 “Developing a Construction Safety,

Health, and Environmental Specification”.

As a norm, Eskom provides SHE project/service specifications for all types of contracts awarded.

Minimum requirements for SHE specifications must be specific to the task, project and site. The

various project tasks have to be defined, the associated hazards identified, and the associated

risks listed.

SHE specifications provide a basis of requirements for contractors to compile their project-specific

SHE plans.

By drawing up SHE specifications, the client has endeavoured to address the identified critical

factors relating to health and safety issues in order to assist the contractor to provide adequately

for the health and safety of employees on site. Should additional risks be identified later by Eskom

or its agents/clients, these will be included in the contract works information and/or relayed at the

clarification or negotiation meeting.

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3.40 Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Plan

A health and safety plan is a documented plan that addresses the hazards identified, and includes

safe work procedures to mitigate, reduce or control the hazards identified. It is specific to each

project undertaken and site where work is done, is compiled by the contractor and appointed

contractor, and must be approved by the client/agent prior to the commencement of any activities

on a project. The contractor and the client/agent must both be signatories to the health and safety

plan once it has been negotiated, agreed upon and accepted. This plan has to be regularly

updated to take account of any changes in project scope and unanticipated conditions.

The health and safety plan must cover all aspects of the health and safety procedures to be

applied by all contractors for the duration of the contract

Where any H&S issues have been omitted in the specification, and the contractor is aware of

these, the omitted issues must be documented in the plan, and the client/agent must be advised of

the omission.

Eskom will evaluate each contractor for its health and safety plan. A health and safety plan will be

accepted and signed by an Eskom SHE functionary, and approved and signed by the contract

custodian. The main contractor is required to evaluate its appointed contractors and proof of

compliance shall be included in the main contractor’s safety file. The contractor shall not be

allowed to commence work on site until the health and safety file has been accepted and

approved.

3.41 Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) File

An SHE file means a file or other record in permanent form, containing the information about the

health and safety management system for the project and the site during the project, and all

information relating to the post-project phase after handover to the client.

All Eskom contractors and their appointed contractors are required to keep a SHE file on every

project worksite. If there is more than one worksite per specific project and scope of work, a file for

a particular site and scope of work shall be kept at that site. Contractors may keep additional files

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

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

The main contractor is responsible for ensuring that its contractor(s) maintain a SHE file and

adhere to the SHE plans at all times during the duration of their appointment. However, this does

not take away the authority from Eskom staff members to regularly inspect and audit their

contractor’s SHE file.

3.42 Hours of work

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No. ), stipulates the permissible

working hours for individuals to perform their duties optimally.

Staff consistently working excessive hours of overtime risk their health and safety and that of their

colleagues due to fatigue.

Fatigue can have deadly consequences, especially in environments where a loss of alertness can

threaten the health and safety of the employee or others.

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Closing date: 2026-09-17T10:00:00.000Z. No briefing session. Site visit: not applicable.

For enquiries, contact the Supply Chain Management office at 012 345 6789 or email [email protected]. Enquiries must be submitted in writing at least 5 working days before closing.

Submit one (1) original plus one (1) copy. Envelope must be sealed and marked with the tender number and closing date. No electronic submissions accepted.

Preference points system: 90 points for price, 10 points for B-BBEE status. Bidders must submit a valid B-BBEE affidavit or certificate. Price evaluation on total bid price.

Supply and deliver 1x40 MVA transformer to Rockville Substation, North-East Grid, Mpumalanga. Transformer must comply with SANS 780 and Eskom specifications. Delivery within 12 weeks of order. Installation not required.

The bidder must provide a detailed delivery plan, including transportation route, offloading equipment, and timeline. The plan must demonstrate the ability to deliver the transformer safely and on time.

The bidder must have at least 5 years' experience in the supply of similar transformers. Provide references of at least 3 similar projects completed in the last 5 years.

The transformer must be manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001 quality management system. The bidder must provide evidence of quality control procedures and testing certificates.

The bidder must submit a priced schedule of quantities, including unit prices and total price. The price must include all costs, taxes, and delivery charges.

Bidders must submit a priced schedule of quantities. Prices must be fixed for the duration of the contract. No price escalation allowed. Payment terms: 30 days after delivery and acceptance.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Valid tax clearance certificate required. B-BBEE certificate or affidavit required. No conflict of interest.

The bidder must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993. A safety file must be submitted with the tender. The bidder must provide a method statement for the delivery and offloading of the transformer.

The bidder must comply with the National Environmental Management Act, 1998. The transformer must be free of hazardous materials. The bidder must provide a disposal plan for any waste generated during delivery.

The successful bidder must enter into a contract with the employer. The contract will be based on the General Conditions of Contract for the Supply of Goods. The bidder must be willing to accept the terms and conditions as set out in the tender document.

Contractors must comply with all applicable occupational health and safety legislation and Eskom policies, procedures, and standards. They must conduct risk assessments, appoint competent health and safety officers, ensure employees are trained and supervised, and maintain SHE files. Contractors must also comply with statutory appointments and, where applicable, register construction professionals with SACPCMP.

Occupational hygiene is the identification, evaluation and control of those environmental factors,

exposure to its operations, which is in line with its Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality

to achieve specific goals. A project is a temporary endeavour with a defined beginning and end

while honouring the preconceived constraints. The primary constraints are scope, time, quality and

plant) within cost, quality and time.

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Bidders must adhere to Eskom's Life-Saving Rules, which are mandatory for all employees, agents, consultants, and contractors. There is no explicit mention of CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or other pre-qualification criteria in the provided document. The document focuses on safety compliance rather than commercial eligibility.

Eskom and its subsidiaries will conduct business with respect and care for people to ensure that no

operating condition or urgency of service endangers the life of anyone or causes injury or damage

to the environment. Eskom is committed to preventing all work-related injuries. In fulfilling this

commitment to protect people, the environment and property, management will provide and

maintain a safe and healthy work environment, in accordance with industry standards and in

compliance with legislative requirements.

At-risk behaviour leads to incidents. Life-saving Rules are safety rules that have been created to

enforce zero tolerance for serious at-risk behaviours. These rules have been determined in terms

of the consequences of the behaviours they describe, that is, if a particular set of behaviours or

actions has a very high probability of causing disabilities or fatalities when performed.

The Eskom Life-saving Rules complement our existing safety best practices and are safety rules to

be followed at all locations.

The Life-saving Rules apply to all Eskom employees, agents, consultants, and contractors. Visitors

to Eskom should also respect and adhere to these rules as applicable and could be instructed to

leave the Eskom premises with immediate effect should they refuse to do so.

2. Supporting Clauses

2.1 Scope

This standard shall apply at all Eskom sites with the intention to promote a safe working

environment for all Eskom employees, agents, consultants, and contractors. Visitors to Eskom

should also respect and adhere to these rules, as applicable.

2.1.1 Purpose

This standard clarifies the five most prominent causes of serious injuries and fatalities within

Eskom, and Eskom’s intention to enforce “ZERO TOLERANCE” with respect to non-adherence to

these rules, due to the potential consequences of serious injury or fatality at the workplace.

2.1.2 Applicability

This standard shall apply throughout Eskom Holdings SOC Limited, its divisions, subsidiaries, and

entities wherein Eskom has a controlling interest and/or Eskom contractors, unless specifically

exempted by Sustainability Systems, where the business transacted may be of a completely

different nature to the core business of Eskom.

2.1.3 Effective date

This document will be effective from the date of authorisation.

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2.2 Normative/Informative References

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

following paragraphs.

2.2.1 Normative

[1] ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

[2] 32-37: Substance Abuse Procedure

[3] 32-95: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Procedure

[4] 32-136 Contractor Health and Safety Requirements

[5] 32-345 Eskom Vehicle Safety Specification

[6] 32-407 Behavioural Safety Observations

[7] 32-418: Working at Heights Standard

[8] 32-477 Safety, Health and Environment Training and Development Procedure

[9] 32-520 Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment Procedure

[10] 32-524 Developing a SHE Specification

[11] 36-681: Plant Safety Regulations

[12] 32-726 SHE requirements for Eskom Commercial Process

[13] 32-727: Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Policy

[14] 32-848: Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems

[15] 32-1112: Disciplinary Code

[16] 32-1113: Disciplinary Procedure

[17] 240-44175132 Eskom Personal Protective Equipment Specification

[18] 240-62946386: Vehicle and Driver Safety Management Procedure

[19] 240-43848327: Right to Refuse Employees’ Right of Refusal to Work in an Unsafe Situation

Procedure

[20] 240-84733329: Medical Surveillance Procedure

[21] 240-100979499 Personal Protective Equipment for Working at Heights Specification

2.2.2 Informative

[22] National Road Traffic Act

[23] Occupational Health and Safety Act

[24] 34-104 Earthing Standard

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2.3 Definitions

2.3.1 Contractor: Any person (juristic/individual) formally contracted (directly or indirectly) by

Eskom and who performs work; supplies a service, product, equipment or material for the

purposes of advancing Eskom’s business and other interests. This includes consultants,

and third party contractors i.e. vendors, suppliers, agents, joint ventures, fixed term

contractors, principal contractors and subcontractors.

2.3.2 Life-saving Rule: Rules that, if not adhered to, have the potential to cause serious harm to

people. The consequences of a person knowingly and wilfully violating this rule will result in

a disciplinary process in accordance with the Eskom Disciplinary Code and Procedure.

2.3.3 Visitors: Any person who visits an Eskom site/office during working hours to attend a

meeting or for any reason whatsoever. This could include a minor.

2.3.4 Work at height: Means any work performed above a stable work surface or where a

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

or into. Work at height is, as a result, work in any place (except a staircase in a permanent

workplace ), including a place at, above or below ground level, where a person could be

injured if he/she fell from that place. Access and egress that present a risk of fall can also

be classified as work at height.

2.3.5 Zero Tolerance: The standard that provides for the imposition of severe consequences for

a proscribed offence or behaviour without making exceptions for the extenuating

circumstances.

2.4 Abbreviations

Abbreviation Explanation

OHS Occupational Health and Safety

ORHVS Operational Regulations for High Voltage Systems

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

PSR Plant Safety Regulations

PTW Permit to Work

SHEQ Safety, health, environment and quality

2.5 Roles and Responsibilities

2.5.1 Sustainability Systems Department

The sustainability Systems Department shall:

a) Compile and review the Life-saving Rules for Occupational Health and Safety;

b) Develop awareness material;

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c) Ensure that the rules are communicated throughout the business;

d) Ensure compliance is monitored; and

e) Ensure that violations and sanctions are consolidated and communicated by Sustainability

Systems to the organisation.

2.5.2 All Groups/Divisions/Operating Units/Business Units

The management at Group/Divisional/Operating Unit/Business Unit level shall be responsible for:

a) Implementing the Eskom Life-saving Rules in their Groups/Divisions/Operating

Units/Business Units.

b) Communicating to all their employees, contractors, contractor employees and visitors the

importance of compliance with the Eskom Life-saving Rules and the consequences of non-

compliance therewith. This includes communicating Life-saving Rules to all new

employees and new contractors.

c) Ensuring that the awareness material is made available, distributed and displayed at all

units.

d) Ensuring all employees sign confirmation that the rules have been discussed with them,

that they understand the rules and the consequences of violating these rules, and retain

copies thereof.

e) Investigating any violation of a Life-saving rule and initiate the disciplinary process within

five (5) working days.

f) Ensuring consistency in the application of appropriate sanctions on employees, contractors

and contractor employees.

2.5.3 All employees (Eskom and contractors)

a) Always observe and adhere to the Life-saving Rules.

b) Avoid taking shortcuts when executing tasks. Always do the right thing even when no-one

is watching.

c) Only perform work that you are authorised to do.

d) All employees to exercise the right to refuse to perform work in an unsafe situation, or when

required to ignore a Life-saving rule.

2.6 Process for Monitoring

Groups/Divisions/Operating Units/Business units are responsible for ensuring the understanding

of, and compliance with, Life-saving Rules. Line management shall monitor compliance and report

on analysis and trending through performance reporting. The amendments to the revised standard

shall be implemented with immediate effect and may be audited after a period of six (6) months

from date of implementation.

2.7 Related/Supporting Documents

[1] 240-62196227 - Life-saving Rules – revision 5 (superseded).

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[2] 240–63942960 - Life-saving Rule Acknowledgement Form Document Content.

3. Document Content

Life-saving Rules are safety rules that, if not adhered to, have the potential to cause serious harm

to people. The consequences of a person knowingly and wilfully violating these rules will result in a

disciplinary process in accordance with the Eskom Disciplinary Code and Procedure.

The objective of this standard is to clarify Eskom’s intention to enforce “ZERO TOLERANCE” with

respect to behaviour resulting in serious risk to an individual at the workplace.

It must be noted that the content of this standard does not detract from the requirements for safe

behaviour for all other work-related activities or other safety requirements, but emphasises the

importance thereof.

3.1 Eskom Life-Saving Rules

3.1.1 Rule 1: open, isolate, test, earth, bond, and/or insulate before

Touch

With the aim to ensure a safe electrical work environment, no person may work/operate on, around

or near any electrical network, line or apparatus, electrically connected to the power system and/or

electrically charged and/or not electrically charged unless:

a) He/she is trained and authorised as competent for the task to be done;

b) There is a valid permit to work, where required;

c) A pre-task risk assessment to identify all risks and hazards has been conducted prior to any

work commencing;

d) He/she follows the requirements on OPEN, ISOLATE, TEST, EARTH, BOND and/or

INSULATE BEFORE TOUCH, correctly based on applicable/related standards, procedures

and outcome of risk assessment fit for the type of work or task to be performed;

e) The authorised person (team leader) has certified and physically shown all team members that

the apparatus is safe to work on;

f) He/she makes the specific electrical environment safe prior to performing the work; and

g) All the appropriate PPE (including face shield and insulated gloves for low voltage work) are

worn.

3.1.2 Rule 2: hook up at heights

Working at height is a significant part of work in Eskom Holdings and is regarded as a high-risk

activity, and as a result all precautions must be taken to prevent incidents while working at height.

Wherever reasonably practicable, preference must be given to the performance of work at ground

level as opposed to work in an elevated position. Where work in an elevated position is necessary,

the requirements in this document shall apply.

No person may work at height where there is a risk of falling unless:

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a) He/she is medically fit to work at height;

b) A pre-task risk assessment to identify all risks and hazards has been conducted prior to

commencing any work of this nature;

c) He/she is appropriately trained as determined by the risk assessment;

d) He/she is appropriately secured during ascending and descending; and

e) He/she is using an Eskom approved fall arrest system where applicable.

3.1.3 Rule 3: buckle up

Where required, the proper wearing of seat belts for any driver, operator and passenger is

mandatory in all vehicles/equipment when driving and/or travelling for Eskom business purposes.

The driver is obligated to ensure that he/she as well as all passengers are properly seated and

wearing their seatbelts at all times while being transported in the vehicle, as per Eskom

specifications.

Note: This rule is applicable on any road or parking lot, irrespective of the speed, and when the

vehicle moves in a forward or backward direction.

3.1.4 Rule 4: be sober

No person who is under the influence or who appears to be under the influence of intoxicating

liquor or drugs will be permitted to enter, or remain on an Eskom site or conduct Eskom business

or drive/operate a vehicle/equipment for Eskom business purposes.

This includes any level of alcohol or the presence of any drugs, controlled substances, and/or

illegal substances in the body that impairs or could impair mental and physical functioning,

irrespective of when the substance was used.

3.1.5 Rule 5: ensure that you have a permit to work

Where an authorisation limitation exists, no person shall work without the required Permit to Work

(PTW), which is governed by for example the:

a) Plant Safety Regulations; or

b) Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS); or

c) Any other activity where a permit is required.

No plant is to be returned to service without the cancellation of all permits on that plant in

accordance with procedure, unless permission is granted for a particular plant to be returned to

service with permits still open, like in the case of redundant systems.

NOTE: In the case of live work, a “live work declaration form” is to be completed by the authorised

person, who is the person responsible for the safe execution of work according to relevant

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standards and procedures. Outline the key principles or rules to support the implementation of the

standard statement.

3.2 Consequences of violating a Life-Saving Rule

In terms of general health and safety in Eskom, if any of the Life-saving Rules are violated, it will

be treated as a serious misconduct, and result in a disciplinary process in accordance with the

Eskom Disciplinary Code and Procedure.

It must be highlighted that Eskom takes a ZERO TOLERANCE stance to violation of these rules.

Depending on the circumstances, Eskom reserves the right, where a contractor

manager/supervisor allows the violation of a Life-saving Rule, to suspend the contractor’s activities

while determining an appropriate sanction.

In the light of a contractor employee allegedly violating a Life-saving Rule, the contractor shall

immediately remove the employee from site and initiate the disciplinary process. The contractor

shall investigate any violation of a Life-saving Rule and initiate the disciplinary process within five

(5) working days of the violation. The contractor shall after the disciplinary process furnish Eskom

with a copy of the sanction.

4. Acceptance

This document has been seen and approved by:

Name Designation

Thava Govender Group Executive – Generation and (Acting) Risk and Sustainability

Divisions

Kerseri Pather General Manager – Sustainability Systems

Jace Naidoo Senior Manager – Sustainability Systems – OHS

Alex Stramrood Senior Manager – Sustainability Systems – OHS

Risk and Sustainability Members of the Risk and Sustainability Management Committee

Management Committee

HR Policies and Procedures Members of the HR Policies and Procedures Committee

Committee

5. Revisions

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Revision: 6

Page:

Date Rev. Compiler Remarks

January 2017 6 A Stramrood Substituted the words “Disciplinary

hearing” with Disciplinary process.

Updated the Purpose and

Applicability to specify that this

Standard is applicable to

contractors. Updated Normative

and Informative References.

Updated Definition section by

removing Agent and Consultant as

these have been incorporated into

the definition of Contractor.

Updated the definition of Work at

Height and Zero Tolerance.

Reviewed and updated the Roles

and Responsibilities section and

Process for Monitoring. Added

permit requirement to Rule 1,

updated Rule 2 - Removed the

words “psychologically fit to work”

as this is no longer a requirement

in terms of the Construction

Regulations, 2014 and updated

Rule 3 – Removed the words “(for

example transporting people on

the back of trucks in a cabin)”

Updated Consequences of

violating a Life-saving Rule with

regard to contractors.

October 2015 5 A Stramrood Revision date needed to be

extended. Content still valid and

same.

May 2012 4 S Govender Amended Section 3.6

Consequences of Violating a Life-

saving Rule to align with EXCO

decision.

March 2013 3 S Govender Changed Cardinal Rules to Life-

saving Rules, and amended

content to ensure better

understanding of the intent and

requirements.

September 2010 2 K Terblanche Content of Rev 1 was incorporated

into the new Policy template.

Content was revised and updated.

December 2008 1 K Terblanche Annexure 1: Acknowledgement of

Eskom Life-saving Rules of this

document was removed. The

references made to Annexure 1 in

paragraphs 3.5.2 and 3.8 were

also removed.

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Page:

Date Rev. Compiler Remarks

August 2008 0 K Terblanche The document with reference

number 32-421 was developed

and approved.

6. Development Team

The following people were involved in the development of this document:

 Alex Stramrood

 Kerseri Pather

 Loraine Smit

 Marc Lebea

 Mike Townsend

 Nosipho Noveve

 Sheryl Isaacs

 Sivi Govender

7. Acknowledgements

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Eskom Life-Saving Rules (Document 240-62196227, Rev 6) establish zero-tolerance safety rules for all Eskom employees, agents, consultants, and contractors at all Eskom sites. The five rules are: (1) OPEN, ISOLATE, TEST, EARTH, BOND, AND/OR INSULATE BEFORE TOUCH - no work on electrical networks or apparatus unless trained/authorized, valid permit obtained, pre-task risk assessment completed, isolation/earthing requirements followed, team leader certifies the apparatus is safe, environment made safe, and appropriate PPE worn; (2) HOOK UP AT HEIGHTS - no work at height where there is a fall risk unless medically fit, risk assessment completed, appropriately trained, secured during ascent/descent, and using an approved fall arrest system; (3) BUCKLE UP - seat belts mandatory for all drivers, operators, and passengers in all vehicles/equipment at any speed, forward or reverse; (4) BE SOBER - no person under or appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs may enter or remain on an Eskom site or conduct Eskom business; (5) ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE A PERMIT TO WORK - where authorization limitations exist, no work without a valid Permit to Work (e.g., per Plant Safety Regulations or ORHVS); live work requires a live work declaration. Violations are treated as serious misconduct leading to disciplinary action, with contractor obligations to investigate and sanction within five working days.