# Health and Safety HSE

## **Health and Safety Department Overview – BEC Arabia**

#### **Ensuring Safety Excellence and Regulatory Compliance in Mega Construction Projects**

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### **1. Introduction**

The **Health and Safety Department** at **BEC Arabia** plays a crucial role in maintaining a **safe, compliant, and risk-free work environment** across all construction projects. By implementing **proactive safety management strategies, structured risk assessments, and strict regulatory compliance**, the department ensures:

* **Zero harm to personnel, subcontractors, and visitors** on project sites
* **Compliance with Saudi Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations, ISO 45001, and NEBOSH Standards**
* **Incident prevention through risk assessments, training, and safety protocols**
* **Emergency response readiness and accident mitigation strategies**
* **Continuous monitoring and improvement of workplace safety conditions**

The **Health and Safety Department** operates as an **independent authority** ensuring **all safety-related risks, compliance violations, and unsafe work conditions are identified and mitigated before they escalate**.

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### **2. Health and Safety Governance and Responsibilities**

The department operates under a structured framework to **ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, project-specific safety regulations, and international health and safety standards**.

#### **2.1 Key Responsibilities**

| **Function**                            | **Key Responsibilities**                                                                       | **Integration with Other Departments**      |
| --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **Regulatory Compliance**               | Ensures adherence to Saudi safety laws, ISO 45001, and construction site safety regulations    | Legal, Government Authorities, Municipality |
| **Workplace Safety Monitoring**         | Conducts safety audits, hazard assessments, and site inspections                               | Project Management, Site Supervision        |
| **Incident and Accident Investigation** | Investigates workplace injuries, issues corrective actions, and implements preventive measures | HR, Risk Management, Operations             |
| **Safety Training and Awareness**       | Conducts safety inductions, toolbox talks, and job-specific safety training                    | HR, Contractors, Subcontractors             |
| **Emergency Preparedness and Response** | Develops emergency response plans, conducts drills, and ensures site evacuation readiness      | Security, First Responders, Medical Teams   |

**Benchmark:** All site workers and project personnel must comply with safety regulations, and **zero tolerance policies must be enforced for critical safety violations**.

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### **3. Health and Safety Compliance and Standards**

The **Health and Safety Department** ensures full compliance with:

* **Saudi Building Code – Safety Regulations**
* **Saudi Labor Law and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations**
* **ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management System**
* **National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Civil Defense Requirements**
* **International Construction Safety Best Practices (OSHA, NEBOSH, ILO Standards)**

By ensuring compliance with **local and international safety regulations**, **BEC Arabia minimizes workplace hazards and ensures worker well-being**.

**Benchmark:** All safety management activities must align with **ISO 45001, Saudi Labor Laws, and project-specific HSE requirements**.

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### **4. Core Health and Safety Programs and Initiatives**

#### **4.1 Risk Assessment and Hazard Control**

* All construction activities must undergo a **Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) before execution**
* Critical tasks such as **working at heights, confined spaces, and electrical works** require **Permit to Work (PTW) approvals**
* All identified hazards must be **eliminated, substituted, or controlled using Hierarchy of Controls**

**Benchmark:** Minimum **95 percent compliance rate** in hazard assessments before work execution.

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#### **4.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Compliance**

* All site workers must wear **approved PPE as per site-specific risk assessments**
* Regular **inspections of PPE compliance must be conducted**
* **Subcontractors and suppliers must comply with BEC Arabia’s PPE safety policies**

**Benchmark:** Zero tolerance for **PPE non-compliance on-site**.

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#### **4.3 Incident and Accident Prevention Program**

* **Root Cause Analysis (RCA) must be conducted for every reported incident**
* **Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) must be implemented for all unsafe conditions**
* **Near-Miss Reporting must be encouraged to proactively identify potential hazards**

**Benchmark:** **Zero workplace fatalities and a continuous decline in incident rates**.

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### **5. Emergency Preparedness and Response**

#### **5.1 Fire and Emergency Preparedness**

* Every project site must have a **Fire Safety Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes**
* Firefighting equipment must be **regularly inspected and accessible in all work zones**
* **Drills for fire safety, first aid response, and emergency evacuations must be conducted quarterly**

**Benchmark:** **100 percent compliance with emergency preparedness regulations**.

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#### **5.2 First Aid and Medical Response**

* First Aid Stations must be available on all project sites
* Trained **First Responders and Emergency Medical Teams** must be present on high-risk worksites
* **Emergency Transport and Hospital Coordination Plans** must be established for every project

**Benchmark:** **All workers must have immediate access to medical assistance in case of injury**.

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### **6. Digital Safety Monitoring and Reporting**

#### **6.1 Digital Integration of Health and Safety Compliance**

| **Technology**          | **Functionality**                            | **Application in Health and Safety**               |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Aconex**              | Document Control, Incident Reporting         | Ensures compliance documentation and tracking      |
| **SAP ERP**             | Incident and Hazard Reporting, Safety Audits | Centralized monitoring of workplace safety data    |
| **Power BI Dashboards** | Real-Time Safety Analytics                   | Tracks compliance, hazard reports, and safety KPIs |

**Benchmark:** **100 percent of safety incidents must be logged, tracked, and resolved using digital safety management tools**.

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### **7. Health and Safety Department Performance Metrics**

#### **7.1 Key Safety Performance Indicators (KPIs)**

| **KPI Name**                                | **Definition**                                               | **Target Benchmark** |
| ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------- |
| **Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)** | Number of lost-time injuries per million work hours          | Maximum of 0.5       |
| **Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)**   | Number of total recordable injuries per million work hours   | Less than 2.0        |
| **Permit to Work Compliance (%)**           | Percentage of high-risk activities conducted with valid PTWs | Minimum 98 percent   |
| **Emergency Response Readiness (%)**        | Percentage of emergency drills conducted as per schedule     | Minimum 100 percent  |
| **PPE Compliance Rate (%)**                 | Percentage of workers adhering to PPE requirements           | Minimum 99 percent   |

**Benchmark:** All safety KPIs must be monitored and reviewed **monthly** to ensure continuous improvement.

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### **8. Conclusion**

The **Health and Safety Department at BEC Arabia** ensures:

* **Strict compliance with Saudi OHS regulations, ISO 45001, and global safety standards**
* **Proactive safety management through risk assessments and hazard prevention**
* **Seamless integration of health and safety policies into daily operations**
* **Continuous monitoring and improvement of workplace safety**

By embedding **a structured Health and Safety Management System**, **BEC Arabia ensures a safe, compliant, and risk-free construction environment**.
