Corporate HSEQ Manual

Corporate HSEQ Manual
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Document No. Version Date of Version Next Revision Page Issuing department
Corporate HSEQ
Manual
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DOCUMENT CHANGE RECORD:
REV. NO DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE EFFECTIVE DATE
01 Initial Version July, 2010
02 Changes done as per Revised NEPRA Power Safety Code 2021 November 15, 2021
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Contents
1.0 PURPOSE: ................................................................................................................................... 7
2.0 SCOPE: ........................................................................................................................................ 7
3.0 DEFINITIONS: .............................................................................................................................. 8
4.0 ABBREVIATIONS: ....................................................................................................................... 16
5.0 INTRODUCTION TO KE: .............................................................................................................. 18
5.1 Our Vision: ................................................................................................................................ 18
5.2 Our Mission: ............................................................................................................................. 18
5.3 Our Values: ............................................................................................................................... 18
6.0 CORPORATE HSEQ POLICY: ........................................................................................................ 19
7.0 SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE POLICY: ............................................................................................ 20
8.0 DRIVING AND TRANSPORT SAFETY POLICY:................................................................................ 22
9.0 NEPRA POWER SAFETY CODE-2021 REQUIREMENTS: ................................................................. 24
9.1 Compliance to The Legal and Other Requirements: .................................................................... 24
9.2 HSEQ Management Team: ......................................................................................................... 30
9.3 Communication Plan: ................................................................................................................ 33
9.4 Risk & Impact Assessments: ...................................................................................................... 38
9.5 HSE Meetings: ........................................................................................................................... 39
9.6 HSE Orientations: ...................................................................................................................... 41
9.7 Job Specific Trainings: ............................................................................................................... 42
9.8 HSE Awareness Trainings:.......................................................................................................... 44
9.9 Control of Visitors & Animal Access: .......................................................................................... 45
9.10 Contractors, Sub-Contractors & Suppliers: ............................................................................. 46
9.11 Management HSE Walk-Through/ Site Tours: ......................................................................... 48
9.12 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/ Work Instructions:....................................................... 49

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9.13 Documents & Record Control:................................................................................................ 51
9.14 Engineering & Construction Management: ............................................................................. 53
9.15 Operation & Maintenance: .................................................................................................... 55
9.16 Asset Integrity Management:................................................................................................. 60
9.17 Management of Change: ....................................................................................................... 63
9.18 Traffic Management: ............................................................................................................. 65
9.19 Task Risk Assessment/ Job Safety Analysis: ............................................................................ 66
9.20 Personal Protective Equipment: ............................................................................................. 68
9.21 De-Energized Transmission & Distribution Circuits & Apparatus: ............................................ 70
9.22 Working on Energized Conductors & Apparatus: .................................................................... 72
9.23 Safe Practices for Transformer & Capacitor Installations: ........................................................ 74
9.24 Electrical Isolations:............................................................................................................... 77
9.25 Mechanical Isolation: ............................................................................................................ 78
9.26 Permit to Work: .................................................................................................................... 79
9.27 Tools, Portable Power Tools & Heavy Equipment: .................................................................. 81
9.28 Scaffolding: ........................................................................................................................... 83
9.29 Ladders: ................................................................................................................................ 84
9.30 Excavation: ........................................................................................................................... 86
9.31 Welding & Cutting: ................................................................................................................ 87
9.32 Hydro-Jetting: ....................................................................................................................... 88
9.33 Ionizing Radiation:................................................................................................................. 89
9.34 Hazard Communication Program: .......................................................................................... 91
9.35 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): .......................................................................................... 94
9.36 Asbestos & Asbestos Containing Material, Equipment & Items: .............................................. 95
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9.37 Work over or adjacent to water: ............................................................................................ 96
9.38 Adverse Weather: ................................................................................................................. 97
9.39 Environmental Management System: .................................................................................... 98
1. Environment and Sustainability Management System (ESMS) ........................................................ 98
2. Environmental Aspect Impact Assessment..................................................................................... 98
3. Environmental Legal Register ........................................................................................................ 99
4. Environmental Monitoring and Management ................................................................................ 99
5. SF6 Monitoring ............................................................................................................................. 99
6. EMF Monitoring............................................................................................................................ 99
7. Indoor Air Quality Monitoring ..................................................................................................... 100
8. Noise Monitoring ........................................................................................................................ 100
9. Illumination Monitoring .............................................................................................................. 100
10. Waste Management ................................................................................................................ 100
11. Hazardous Substance Management ......................................................................................... 100
12. Resource Conservation ............................................................................................................ 101
13. Environmental Studies & Management.................................................................................... 101
14. Chance Find Procedure ............................................................................................................ 101
15. Internal Environmental Audit .................................................................................................. 101
9.40 HSE Signs: ........................................................................................................................... 103
9.41 Housekeeping: .................................................................................................................... 109
9.42 Hygiene & First Aid Facilities: ............................................................................................... 110
9.43 Fire Prevention:................................................................................................................... 112
9.44 Emergency Management System: ........................................................................................ 114
9.45 Incident Reporting & Investigation:...................................................................................... 117

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9.46 HSE Performance Reporting: ................................................................................................ 121
9.47 HSE Audits: ......................................................................................................................... 122
9.48 Annual HSE Performance Evaluation: ................................................................................... 124
10.0 ANNEXURES: ....................................................................................................................... 125

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1.0 PURPOSE:
The purpose of this CHSEQ Manual is to lay down management framework which serves as a reference for
implementation of the safety management system. It provides direction to management at all levels for
implementing Occupational Health, Safety, Environment and Fire Safety to achieve compliance to legal and
regulatory requirements. It establishes a safety management structure built upon safety procedures and
practices for K-Electric especially focusing on electrical work related to Power Generation, Extra High Tension
(EHT), High Tension (HT) and Low Tension (LT) network.
This Safety Manual is for the guidance of employees/workers, in the prevention of accidents, which may result
in injury or death of the workers, their fellow employees, workers of contractors or the public, or damage to
KE property or equipment. However, most of the instructions will help prevent injuries and sufferings in the
normal life too. It applies to all the employees at work and the contractors working for KE.
No Manual can cover all conditions that may arise when work is in progress. Everyone should remain alert and
exercise good judgment according to circumstances and as and when required. This Manual prescribes
minimum requirements and cannot be treated as a complete working guide. Additional safety practices will
be incorporated as and when considered necessary and updated in the amendment sheet of this manual.
Above all, the employees/workers/ and contractors are encouraged to submit safety suggestions.
The principle elements of the HSEQ Management systems, described in this manual are given in Contents. This
manual is designed in accordance with the NEPRA Power Safety Code 2021.
2.0 SCOPE:
This CHSEQ Manual shall apply to all BUs, premises (offices, distribution, generation, and transmission) of the
company and electrical network system managed by the company as on date. The objective is to ensure
control of operations and management of safety outcomes.
The KE HSEQ Management System provides a mechanism for Occupational Health & Safety, Environment and
Quality Management throughout all areas and departments of KE.
The HSEQ Management System is designed to cover:
1. Environmental Aspects and Impacts
2. Occupational Health & Safety Hazards and Risks
3. OH&S Risks KE can control / manage directly
4. Risks which are beyond KE control with limited influence
CHSEQ and BU HSE shall develop and revise their procedures based on the guidelines given in this manual.
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3.0 DEFINITIONS:
The terms and expressions used but not defined in this code shall have the meaning assigned to them in the
Act.
1. Act:
The term "Act" means the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Act, 1997
(XL of 1997).
2. Annual:
The period of one Fiscal year, starting from July and ending on June 30.
3. Authority:
The term "Authority means the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) established under
Section 3 of the Act.
4. Building:
A structure with a roof and walls.
5. Calibration:
Calibration is the process of configuring an instrument to provide a result for a sample within an acceptable
range.
6. Contractor:
External organization providing services to the licensee in accordance with agreed specifications, terms and
conditions.
7. Contractor Employee:
Person employed by licensee as a contractor or sub-contractor engaged in providing services for licensee on
the company's worksites.
8. Competent Person:
A medically and physically fit person who is assigned, designated and authorized in writing by the Licensee to
perform a specific type of duty or duties or to be at a specific location or locations, having relevant professional
qualification, training, competency, experience, technical knowledge, certification or license/permit to
perform assigned roles and responsibilities.
9. Distribution:
The term "Distribution" means the ownership, operation, management or control of distribution facilities for
the movement or delivery to consumers of electric power but shall not include the ownership, operation,
management and control of distribution facilities located on private property and used solely to move or
deliver electric power to the person owning, operating, managing and controlling those facilities or to tenants
thereof.
10. Distribution Company:

The term "Distribution Company" means a person engaged in the distribution of electric power.
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11. Distribution Facilities:

The term "Distribution Facilities" means electrical facilities operating at the distribution voltage and used for
the movement or delivery of electric power.
12. Distributed Control System (DCS):

DCS is used in Power Plants, a computerized process control system for operation usually with many control
loops, used for system management and data collection.
13. Employee:
An Employee is anyone who perform services for which the employer has the right to control what will be
done and how it will be done regardless if the employer is given freedom of action. Employment can be
permanent, temporary and regular. Examples of employees include:
a) Full-Time Employees
b) Part-Time Employees
c) Temporary Employees
d) Seasonal Employees
e) Freelancers
f) Temporary workers
g) Consultants
14. Environment:
Surroundings in which organization operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna,
humans and their interrelation.
15. Environmental Impact Assessment:

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a
proposed project or development, considering inter-related socioeconomic, cultural and human-health
impacts, both beneficial and adverse.
16. Environmental Aspect:

An element of licensee activities, products and services that can and/or does interact with the environment.
Examples of environmental aspects categories are:
a) Air Emissions,
b) Energy,
c) Soil contamination,
d) Water contamination,
e) Biodiversity,
f) Materials (Procurement),
g) Materials (Storage and Use),
h) Effluent discharges,
i) Solid Waste Generation,
j) Sludge Generation,
k) Freshwater/Seawater consumption,
l) Crude Oil consumption (consumption of non-renewable resources),
m) Noise.
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17. Environmental Impact:

Any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, resulting from Licensee's activities, product,
and services.
18. Exposure:
Presence of a hazardous substance (Solid, Liquid or Gas), or physical factors (noise, temperature, vibration,
non-ionizing, and ionizing radiation) in an area where a person works.
19. Excavation:
Any man-made cavity or depression in the earth's surface, including its sides, walls, or faces, formed by earth
removal. This could be carried out manually, by power tools or mechanical excavator.
20. Facilities:
Space or equipment necessary for doing an operation or process.
21. Fire:
The combustion of any material and substance gives rise to a fire. The evidence of combustion shall be
indicated by one or a combination of the following fire signs;
a) Visible flames including flashes and arcing,
b) Visible glow of combustible materials resulting from elevated temperature,
c) Damage or destruction of materials or equipment resulting from elevated temperature, including
short-circuiting, overheating or spontaneous combustion,
d) Smoke.
22. First Aid Injury or illness:

First aid case is limited to any one-time treatment and any follow up visit for the purpose of observation of
minor scratches, cuts, burns, splinters and so forth, which do not ordinarily require prescription medication /
medical care.
23. Generation:
The term "Generation" means the ownership, operation, management, or control of generation facilities for
delivery or sale of electric power and not solely for consumption by the person owning, operating, managing,
and controlling those facilities.
24. Generation Company:

The term "Generation Company" means a person engaged in the generation of electric power.
25. Generation Facility:

The term "Generation Facility" means the electrical facility used to produce electric power.
26. Goal:
Goals are general guidelines that explain what needs to be achieved in the organization with management
intervention, providing resources and support. Goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and
time-bound (SMART).
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27. Guarded:
Covered, shielded, fenced, enclosed, or otherwise protected by means of suitable covers, casings, barriers,
rails, screens, mats, or platforms to remove the likelihood of approach or contact by persons or objects to a
point of danger.
28. Hazard:
A source of potential harm, in terms of human injury, damage to health, property, impact to environment,
physical resources and/or business.
29. Heavy Equipment:

Any type of equipment used for, heavy lifting, crane, mobile elevation, mobile equipment or plant,
construction equipment, and earth moving equipment, etc.
30. HSE:
Occupational Health, Safety & Environment
31. HSE Performance:

HSE performance is related to the effectiveness of the prevention of injury and ill health to workers, provision
of safe and healthy workplaces and prevention of impact and/or damage to the environment.
32. Immediate Cause and Root Cause:

An immediate cause (also known as a "Causal Factor' or "Direct Cause") is a human error/ mistake or
equipment failure that directly leads to the incident or makes the incident's consequences worse. A root cause
(also known as a 'basic cause') is an underlying reason why an immediate cause occurred and is virtually always
a specific deficiency in a Management System. The root cause when fixed, will prevent (or significantly reduce
the likelihood of) the incident recurrence. Management systems include procedures, standards, planning,
design, personnel selection, supervision, safety/hazard reviews, emergency planning, work permitting,
trainings, communications, maintenance, inspection, behavior of people, etc.
33. In-charge:
The person in-charge who holds a position for control and management of specific equipment, devices,
activities, operations and performing, directing, or authorizing tasks.
34. Incident / Accident:

An unplanned event which results or could have resulted in an adverse or undesirable consequence of
workplace injury, fire, explosion, damage, or an environmental impact. Undesirable consequences related to
such incidents include but are not limited to the following:
a) Fires
b) Work-related injuries
c) Process safety incidents
d) Property or equipment damage.
e) Unfavorable impact on the public.
f) Shortness of breath due to oxygen deficiency in a confined space
g) Toxic gases exposure resulting in dizziness
h) Release of chemical or hydrocarbon from a tank
i) Near miss
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35. Incident Direct Cost:

Incident Direct Cost refers to cost of direct damage, repairs or replacement, clean-up, material disposal and
environmental remedy resulting from the incident.
Direct Cost does not include indirect costs such as operational loss, business opportunity loss, business
interruption and feedstock/electricity losses, loss of profits due to equipment outages, cost of
obtaining/operating temporary facilities.
36. Inspection:
An examination of a product, process, service, or installation or their design and determination of its
conformity with specific requirements or, on the basis of professional judgment, with general requirements.
37. Key Performance Indicator:

A Key Performance Indicator (KPl) is a measurable value that demonstrates how effectively an organization is
achieving goals and objectives. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are in numbers for the goals and objectives
to review and monitor its status for effective implementation.
38. Legal Requirements:

National and provincial laws that could be act, rule, regulation, code, directive, ordinance, permit, license or
other government authorization.
39. Licensee:
The term "Licensee" means a holder of a license under the Act.
40. Likelihood:
Frequency of occurrence of an event/incident.
41. Live Parts (Energized):

Any live, exposed, guarded or unguarded electrical conductors or components that are not placed in an
electrically safe work condition.
42. Machinery:
An apparatus using or applying mechanical power to perform a particular task.
43. Material:
A raw material used in the primary production or manufacturing of goods.
44. Medical Treatment Injury or illness:

Any work related injury in which treatment (other than first-aid) is administered by a physician or by registered
professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first-aid
treatment, even though provided by physician or registered professional personnel.
Examples of Medical Treatment Case;
a) Abrasions - Treatment of abrasions that occur to deeper than full skin depth.
b) Bruises - Treatment of a bruise by drainage of blood.
c) Burns - The treatments of second and third degree burns
d) Casts - Application of a cast or other professional means of immobilizing an injured part of the body.
e) Debridement - Surgical Debridement, that is, the removal of dead or damaged skin. Fractures -
Treatment of fractures
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f) Infections - Treatment of infections arising out of an injury.

g) Prescriptions - Administration of prescriptions medicines
h) Sutures - The suturing (stitching of the edges) of any wound
45. Near Miss:

Near miss is an incident which does not result in injury, illness or loss, but which has the potential for injury,
or illness or loss.
46. Objective:
Objectives define strategies or implementation steps to attain the identified goals. They are more specific and
outline the "who, what, when, where, and how" of reaching the goals.
47. Occupational Health & Safety:

Intended to the conditions and factors that affect, or could affect, the health and safety of employees,
temporary workers, contractor personnel, visitors or any other person in the workplace.
48. On-job Fatality:

An on-job injury or illness that results in death.
49. On-job Injuries or illnesses:

On-job Injuries or illnesses should be categorized as follows:
50. Restricted Duty Injury or Illness:

Any work-related injury that results in restricting the employee to perform all or any part of his/her normal
assignment during all or any part of the workday or shift. Recordability of restricted duty at times will be
dependent upon the nature of the work performed by the employee. For example, a sprained ankle may not
be 'Lost Workday' for an office assistant working at a desk since he/she can perform all his/her duties, but it
probably would be for an operator, mechanic or warehouse man.
51. Lost Time Injury or Illness:

Any injury or illness which prevents the employee from performing all the duties of his/her regularly assigned
job on any calendar workday followed by the day of the incident
52. Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):

PEL is the occupational exposure standard that refer to the maximum permissible exposure to air-borne
chemicals to which nearly all healthy persons can be exposed to an average 8hour period per day (TWA)
without adverse health effects. Detail information about PEL is primarily found in the Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS).
53. Property Damage Incident:

All safety incidents that result in damage to the licensee property/structure/equipment however, excludes
damage to the property/structure/equipment due to fire, or wear and tear. Property damage incidents may
be caused by traffic crashes, cranes related incidents, forklift hitting or damaging an equipment, resulting in
direct cost as per criteria set by licensee.
54. Process:
A series of actions or steps taken to achieve an end result.
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55. Product:
The goods or energy produced/generated/manufactured for sale.
56. Risk:
Combination of the frequency (likelihood) of occurrence of event/incident and the consequences (severity) of
that event/incident.
57. Risk Assessment/Treatment:

Overall process of Hazard identification, analysis, evaluation of risk level and application of controls.
58. Safety Critical Protection Devices:

Safety critical protection devices, limit or stop the abnormal condition in system or flow of current in the event
of a ground fault, overload, or short circuit in the circuit/ wiring system, whose failure can result in serious
injuries, significant property damage or environmental impacts.
59. Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL):

The maximum concentration to which workers may be exposed for a period of time up to 15 minutes
continuously without suffering irritation, chronic tissue damage, or narcosis which may lead to accidental
injury. In addition, exposure to STEL shall not be repeated more than 4 times per day. Information about STEL
is found in Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
60. Severity:
Level of consequences/outcomes of an event/incident.
61. Shall:
The term "shall" indicate a mandatory requirement.
62. Should:
The term "should" indicate a suggested/ optional recommendation.
63. System:
A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network.
64. Task:
A piece of work activity to be completed or undertaken.
65. Task Steps:

Each separate part of a work activity.
66. Time Weighted Average (TWA):

Time-weighted average concentration for a normal 8-hour working day, and a 40-hour working week, to which
nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed day after day, without adverse effects. Information about TWA
is found in Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
67. Tools:
A device, one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular task.
68. Transformer:
Generated energy is regulated to increase or decrease voltage.
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69. Transmission:
The term "Transmission" means the ownership, operation, management or control of transmission facilities.
70. Transmission Facilities:

The term "Transmission Facilities" means electrical transmission facilities including electrical circuits,
transformers and sub-stations operating at or above the minimum transmission voltage but shall not include:
a) Electrical circuits forming the immediate connection between generation facilities and the
transmission grid to the extent that those circuits are owned by a generation company and are
directly associated with that company's generation facilities.
b) Specified facilities operating at or above the minimum transmission voltage which the Authority,
upon an application by a licensee under Section 20 of the Regulation of Generation, Transmission
and Distribution of Electric Power Act, 1997, shall be owned and operated by a distribution licensee.
71. Turnaround:
Turnaround is a scheduled! planned stoppage of part or all of a plant! Grid/ sub-station operations for
maintenance, repair, improvement, replacement or upgradation of equipment.
72. Utilities:
Services such as gas, water, electricity and telecommunication, etc.
73. Vehicles:
A thing used for transporting people or goods.
74. Visitor:
Visitor means a person, other than an employee or contractor, permitted to enter a work area under
permission by the authorized person.
75. Waste:
Wastes is generated during operation has no further use or consumption, required to be disposed.
76. Working on Live Parts:

Coming into contact with the live electrical components with hands, feet, other body parts, tools, probes or
test equipment, etc.
77. Workplace:
Place under the control of the licensee where a person needs to be or to go for work purposes.
78. Worksites:
Includes licensee owned and directly managed properties.
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4.0 ABBREVIATIONS:
• ABC Aerial Bundle Cable
• AC Alternating Current
• AE Assistant Engineer
• BU HSE HSE-G&T, HSE-D, Safety Coordinators of Support and Other Departments
• CXO Chief Officer
• D Distribution
• DC Direct Current
• DT Distribution Transformer
• EHT Extra High Tension-66/132/220/500 kV
• ELCB Electric Leak Circuit Breaker
• FAC First Aid Case
• G Generation
• G&T Generation and Transmission
• GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
• GHS Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
• GSMO Grid System Maintenance & Operation
• HSEQ Health Safety Environment & Quality
• HT High Tension-11kV
• JSA Job Safety Analysis
• KE K – Electric Limited
• LDC Load Dispatch Control
• LM Lineman
• LOTOTOTO Lock Out Tag Out Try Out Test Out
• LT Low Tension-400V
• LWI Lost Workday Injury
• MCP Manual Call Point
• MOC Management of Change
• MSA Management Safety Audits
• MTC Medical Treatment Case
• NEBOSH National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health
• NEPRA National Electric Power Regulatory Authority
• NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health
• OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration
• PCB Polychlorinated Biphenyls
• PDCA Plan Do Check Act Cycle
• PMT Pole Mounted Transformer
• PNRA Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority
• PPE Personal Protective Equipment
• Ppm Parts per million
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• PSM Process Safety Management

• PSSR Pre Startup Safety Review
• PT Power Transformer
• PTG Portable Temporary Guard
• PTW Permit to Work
• RCCDs Residual Current Circuit Breakers
• RCDs Residual Current Devices
• RT Radiography Test
• RWC Restricted Work Case
• S/S Sub-Station
• SBM Standby Man
• SDS Safety Data Sheet
• SEPA Sindh Environmental Protection Agency
• SEQS Sindh Environmental Quality Standards
• SOP Standard Operating Procedure
• SRL Self-Retractable Lifeline
• T Transmission
• TLD Thermo Luminescent Dosimeter
• TN Transmission Network
• TRA Task Risk Assessment
• TRIR Total Recordable Injury Rate
• WI Work Instructions
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5.0 INTRODUCTION TO KE:

5.1 Our Vision:
To restore and maintain pride in KE, Karachi and Pakistan.
5.2 Our Mission:

Brightening lives by building the capacity to deliver uninterrupted, safe and affordable power to Karachiites.
5.3 Our Values:

At K-Electric, our employees are the key driver of our success. This ethos is reflected in our values – CARES –
which define our corporate culture.
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6.0 CORPORATE HSEQ POLICY:

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7.0 SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE POLICY:

1. Policy Statement:
To promote a healthy working environment, all forms of smoking are prohibited at all KE locations Including
(but not limited to) Office buildings, Power plants, Grids, Integrated business centers, Control centers, Learning
and training institutions, workshops, stores, construction & project sites and all hired and owned vehicles of
K-Electric except at the “Designated smoking areas”.
2. Communication:
a) The policy shall be made available to all new employees during orientation.
b) The policy shall be communicated to all employees, contractors and visitors to the company sites
including external clients / vendors together for compliance.
c) The company shall ensure demarcation of both designated smoking and smoke free areas.
3. Responsibility:
a) Responsibility of implementation of the policy lies with the location owner.
b) All KE employees including contractual staff are responsible to take reasonable care for health and
safety of themselves and others and adhere to the requirements of smoke free workplace policy and
cooperate with the management in creating a smoke free healthy working environment.
4. Visitors:
It is the responsibility of all KE employees to ensure that visitors, guests including external clients must adhere
to smoke free workplace policy.
5. Smoking Prohibited Areas:

a) Smoking shall be prohibited at all Business units (BU) of KE (including all functional units related to
BU).
b) Smoking is also prohibited in company owned and contractor vehicles including MTLs and special
vehicles
c) Smoking is not permitted in the following areas:
d) Main entrances
e) Lifts
f) Corridors and stair ways
g) Canteens/cafeteria
h) Rest room/toilets
i) Meeting rooms
j) Car Parks
k) Smoking is also not allowed outdoors in any of the grassy areas and near flammable objects.
6. Designated Area for Smoking:

Smoking shall only be allowed in a designated area with clearly displaying “Smoking Area”. Location owners
to designate the smoking area with relevant HSE professional after proper risk assessment.
7. Violations:
To enable individuals to become accustomed to the restrictions on smoking, employees breaching the policy
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will be supported with counselling and education process. If the individual persists in breaking these rules, he
/ she will be subjected to disciplinary action.
8. Facilities for Smokers:

a) Smoking area to be an area that is not substantially enclosed by a roof or walls, stairs or passage.
b) It should be an outdoor area at least four meters away from any door or window into which smoke
cannot drift.
c) The “Smoking Area” should be equipped with ashtrays or non-combustible covered receptacles for
the disposal of waste.
9. Applicability:
This policy is applicable to all the employees working for KE including contractual staff in all BU’s (Distribution,
G & T, Support Departments) as well as Visitors.
NOTE: This policy is applicable to all Events planned by or for K-Electric.
Note: For Details, see following;

• KE-SP-036 - Smoke Free Workplace Policy
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8.0 DRIVING AND TRANSPORT SAFETY POLICY:

1. Scope:
This section covers the policy to establish mitigation measures pertaining to traffic movement and
transportation at all KE locations / sites.
Requirements of this policy applies to all company staff (KE or OSP), contractors, suppliers that drive any
vehicle which is owned, leased, rented or contracted by K-Electric or by an employee for company business.
This policy applies to everyone in KE who operates a motorized vehicle (automobile, two-wheeler, MTL, special
vehicles etc.) for Company business. This includes workers who travel to and from their home to KE offices
and work sites in personal transportation (automobiles and two-wheelers) or they are a passenger in a
motorized vehicle.
2. Policy Statement:
To minimize risk and ensure that procedures for driving qualification and practices are followed, this policy
applies to all KE locations. The policy also provides the foundation for building a driver improvement program.
The following shall be implemented in all locations in accordance with local standards and regulations. All
Legal / Regulatory and Statutory requirements referenced in clause 12 are applicable.
2.1 Driver Training & Qualification:

Only qualified & approved drivers (as per Fleet Management Criteria) with a valid vehicle driving license
and fulfill all requirements (such as training / certification) for the vehicle that the person is operating, are
allowed to drive vehicles on behalf of KE including company-owned, leased vehicles or rented for business
purposes.
Approval by Fleet Management will only be granted to those who possess a valid driving license that
satisfies the federal, provincial and local government requirements to drive the specific vehicle in the area
of operation.
For Special Vehicles, Operator and Equipment shall be certified from reputed certifying agency / institute.
2.2 KE employees operating a vehicle at any KE location, will have an annual review of this Policy. KE
employees operating a vehicle on Company Business more than 1500Km per year shall have the following
training:
a) Defensive Driving initial training – New Inductees (by FM through External Training firm)
b) Defensive Driving refresher training every 3 years (by FM through External Training firm)
c) KE driving and Transport Safety policy (By CHSEQ through Internal Resource)
Note: For Hired vehicle, 5.2 a), b) and c) shall be made part of vendor P. O. contracts.
3. Vehicle Condition:
All KE Vehicles, including company-owned, leased vehicles or rented for business purposes, must be inspected
and confirmed to be in safe working condition (fit for purpose) by the driver before using. Initial availability
will be ensured by FM, while regular maintenance / availability will be ensured by User Department. Vehicles
accompanying the passengers for official trips should have the following mandatory items:
a) Airbags,
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b) ABS system,
c) First aid box & Fire extinguisher,
d) Seat belts,
e) Safety Cones (Excluding Personal Cars),
f) Reverse Alarm (Excluding Personal Cars).
Note:
1. Existing KE Own, Hired and Leased vehicles, without provision of ABS and Airbags are to be replaced with
ABS and Airbags equipped vehicles within TEN (10) year from the date of issuance of this policy.
2. All vehicles without Seat Belts are to be equipped with Seat Belts within three months from the date of
issuance of this policy.
3. The vehicle in use by KE, whether owned or hired, should be used as per the recommended life span of
OEM in term or KM or years, whichever comes earlier. Afterwards, it should be replaced upon completion
of its useful life. As first step, Salvage life for KE Own, Hired and Leased (Light Duty Vehicles) will be 25
years. Replacement shall be ensured within two (02) years, after promulgation of this SOP.
4. Special Vehicles (Forklift, Lifters, Loaders and Cranes etc.) are subject to satisfactory third-party testing of
compliance, hence salvage life requirement is not applicable to Special vehicles.
Note: For details, see following;

• KE-SP-037 - Driving and Transport Safety Policy
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9.0 NEPRA POWER SAFETY CODE-2021 REQUIREMENTS:

9.1 Compliance to The Legal and Other Requirements:
S Law / Regulation Area of
Description Applicability
No / Standard Focus
NEPRA Code / Regulations / Standard
A) Development and implementation of HSE
Manual as prescribed in NEPRA PSC.
NEPRA Power
1 HSE B) Procedures through locally prepared, G&T, D
Safety Code -2021
documented procedures and/or other
systems
Environmental Laws – National & Local
Pakistan National
It is a broad-based policy statement aimed at
Conservation
1 Environment achieving environmentally sustainable social G&T, D
Strategy (NCS)
and economic development in Pakistan.
1992
To provide for the protection, conservation,
Sindh
rehabilitation, and improvement of the
Environmental
2 Environment environment, for the prevention and control G&T,D
Protection Act
of pollution, and promotion of sustainable
(SEPA) 2014
development in the province of Sindh.
Aims to protect, conserve, and restore
Pakistan’s environment to improve the
National quality of life of the citizens through
3 Environmental Environment sustainable development. It provides broad G&T, D
Policy 2005 guidelines for addressing environmental
concerns and ensuring effective management
of their environmental resources.
SEQS are uniform standards applicable to all
The Sindh kind of industrial and municipal effluent.
Environmental There are 32 parameters prescribing
4 Environment G&T
Quality Standards permissible levels of pollutants in liquid
(SEQS) 2016 effluent while 16 parameters for gaseous
emission.
The Sindh For grant/renewal of certification as an
Environmental Environmental laboratory to test and analyze
5 Environment G
Quality Standards samples of air, water, soil, effluents or wastes
Regulations 2014 to determine their compliance with the NEQS
The
Environmental For detailed sampling procedures, tests and
6 Environment G&T
Samples Rules analysis of effluent, air, and soil.
2014
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It provides solid foundational framework for

ensuing Climate Change Action Plans,
National Climate
Programs and Project. The vulnerabilities of
7 Change Policy Environment G&T
various sectors (including energy sector) to
2012
climate change have been highlighted and
appropriate adaptation measures spelled out
Sindh
Environmental
Protection Agency
(Review of Initial
It categorizes New developmental energy
Environmental
8 Environment generation and transmission projects for IEE G&T
Examination and
and EIA.
Environmental
Impact
Assessment)
Regulations 2014
The Hazardous Handling, Storage, and disposal and for
9 Substances Rules Environment grant/renewal of license for hazardous G&T
2014 substance. (Asbestos, PCBs, etc.)
71B: The Authority shall be responsible for
Port Qasim
maintaining marine environments of the
10 Authority Act Environment G&T
port’s limit to ensure that sea, land, an air is
1973
free from pollution
Port Qasim
Authority Act 71C: No proponent of a project shall
1973-Amendment commence construction or operation unless
11 Environment G&T
made vide Port he has filed with this Authority as IEE or EIA
Qasim Authority and has obtained approval.
Ordinance 2002.
To ensure that no activity is undertaken
within 200 ft of a protected antiquity, and to
The Antiquities
12 Environment report to the department of Archeology, T
Act 1975
Govt. of Pakistan, any archeological discovery
made during the project.
Pakistan National
Operational
Strategy for the It provides policy guidance for
13 Clean Environment implementation of CDM in Pakistan in line G&T, D
Development with national sustainable development goals
Mechanism (CDM)
2006
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To achieve energy efficiency improvement in

National Energy
industries by providing support to industry
Conservation
14 Environment for energy audits; better housekeeping and G&T, D
Policy (NECP)
implementing low cost and fast payback
2006
energy conservation measures.
The Land Acquisition Act (LAA) of 1894
amended from time to time has been the
defacto policy governing land acquisition,
Land Acquisition
15 Environment resettlement, and compensation in the G&T, D
Act, 1894
country. The LAA is the most used law for
acquisition of land and other properties for
development projects.
The Sindh Wildlife Ordinance 1972 empowers
Sindh Wildlife the government to declare certain areas
Protection reserved for the protection of wildlife and to
16 Environment G&T, D
(Amendment) Act control activities within these areas. It also
2008 provides protection to endangered species of
wildlife.
The act empowers the provincial forest
departments to declare any forest area as
reserved or protected. The Act also
empowers the provincial forest departments
Sindh Forest Act
17 Environment to prohibit the clearing of forest for G&T, D
(2012)
cultivation, grazing, hunting, removing forest
produce, quarrying, and felling, lopping, and
topping of trees, branches in reserved and
protected forests
Cutting of Trees This Act prohibits cutting or chopping of trees
18 (Prohibition) Act, Environment without permission of the Forest G&T, D
1975 Department.
National and Provincial Health and Safety Laws / Regulations
The Sindh Factory - Precautions in case of fire. -
Act 1934 as - Every factory shall be provided with such
amended to 2015 means of escape in case of fire
(Chapter 3- Clause - In every factory the doors affording exit
25) from any room shall not be locked or
1 Fire Safety fastened so that they can be easily and G&T, D
immediately opened from insides and all
times be kept free from any obstruction.
- In every factory every window, door or
other exit affording means of escape in case
of fire, other than means of exit in ordinary
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use, shall be distinctively marked in a

language understood by the majority of the
workers and in red letters of adequate size or
by some other effective and clearly
understood sign.
- In every factory there shall be provided
effective and clearly audible means of giving
warning in case of fire to every person
employed therein.
- The Provincial Government may make rules
prescribing in respect of any factory, or class
or description of factories, the means of
escape to be provided in case of fire and the
nature and amount of firefighting apparatus
to be provided and maintained
Building Code of
The Building Code provide rules for fire
Pakistan Fire
2 Fire Safety prevention, life safety in relation to fire and G&T, D
Safety Provisions-
fire protection of building and structures.
2016
The West Pakistan
Factories Canteen
Rules, 1959 read
with Factories Act
1934(Chapter 3, Health and House Keeping, Hygiene and Food safety in
3 G&T, D
Section 24) and Safety Canteens
The Sindh
Factories Act,
2015(Chapter3,
Section 27)
West Pakistan
Hazardous Health and
4 Special emphasizes on Sand Blasting G&T, D
Occupations rules, Safety
1963
The West Pakistan
Labor Camps
Rules, 1960 read
Health and Lay-out, water supply, Contentions, and
5 with The Sindh G&T, D
Safety sanitation in Labor Camps at project sites
factories
Act,2015(Chapter
3)
Pakistan Penal Health and It deals with the offences where public or
6 G&T
Code 1860 Safety private properties and/or human lives are
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affected due to intentional or accidental

misconduct of an individual or body of people
Hydraulic Tests, Inspections, and overall safe
7 Boilers Act 1923 Safety G
operation of Boilers
The Boilers and
8 Pressure Vessels Safety As above G
Ordinance 2002
Nuclear Safety &
Radiation Safe storage of radio isotopes and disposal of
9 Safety G
Protection Radiography films
Ordinance, 1984
Pak Nuclear
Regulatory
10 Safety Same as above G
Authority
Ordinance 2001
Motor Vehicles
11 Safety Vehicles operations and Driving G&T, D
Rules 1969
12 Drugs Act 1976 Safety safe Storage, distribution of drugs G&T, D
Explosive
Substance Act Transport, storage of furnace Oil, HSDO,
13 1908 and The Safety petroleum, kerosene oil and other G&T
Petroleum Rules inflammable substances
1937
It provides legal base for power distribution
The Electricity Act and obligates licensee to pay compensation
14 1910, Electricity Safety for any damages caused during the G&T, D
Rules 1937 constructions and maintenance of any power
distribution / transmission facilities.
Factories Act 1934 Provision for Drinking water, Lighting,
(Chapter 3; Health and housekeeping, First Aid, Firefighting
15 G&T, D
Sections 13 to 24 Safety Arrangements, Trainings, ventilations, Toilets,
& N33. Lifting equipment’s& gears inspections
These are not entirely environment related
Sindh Factories laws but do incorporate many clauses
Rule 2015 pertaining to general environmental
Health and
16 (Chapter 3. conditions and occupational health and G&T, D
Safety
Sections from 15 safety issues. It also provides regulations for
to 27 & 51.) handling and disposing of toxic and
hazardous materials.
Prohibition of Prohibition of smoking at public and
17 Smoking and Health workplaces and designation of exclusive G&T, D
Protection of Non- smoking zones for smokers
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smokers Health
Ordinance – 2002
Sindh
Occupational
It covers Safety, Health, Fire Safety ensure
Safety and
safe and healthful working conditions for
Health Act, 2017 Health and
18 workers by setting and enforcing standards G&T, D
and Sindh Safety
and by providing training, outreach,
Occupational
education and assistance.
Safety and
Health Act, 2019
Note: This legal Register is an immediate reference point for all the legal obligations that shall be applicable
to KE (Every BU has developed Compliance Matrix of their department/locations)
Note: For details, see

• “KE-SP-016 - Environmental Legal Procedure”.
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9.2 HSEQ Management Team:
1. General Requirements:
KE is committed to promote the highest standards of HSE for minimizing risks to human health and the
workplace environment. KE has established a Safety Management System and is devoted to provide safe work
conditions to its employees, customers and general public as well as preserving the integrity of our
environment. The HSE requirements are specified in accordance to relevant national (NEPRA, Factory
Ordinance, EPA) and international (DuPont Process Safety Management System, ISO 45001, ISO 14001)
standards and legislation. The maintenance and continual improvement of the HSEQ Management Systems
shall be pursued by performing PDCA Cycle.
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2. Safety Personnel Responsibilities:

The safety professionals should:
a) Verify implementation of Corporate HSEQ Policy in alignment with corporate intent.
b) Verify implementation of HSE rules, standards, and procedures in operations & project activities
including turnaround.
c) Provide consultation & technical knowledge to all levels of management in the areas of HSE & fire
protection.
d) Should assign (in coordination with IHU Doctor) a classification to each injury in accordance with OSHA
requirements, develop and maintain records for injury performance, exposure hours, fires etc. Track
injury/incident data, analyze & highlight areas of concern.
e) Steward & assist in mandatory safety training compliance
f) Should screen all purchases of safety equipment other than reorders of equipment already approved
by the site.
g) Should assist in the orientation of new employees to inform them of their safety responsibilities.
h) Should assist and lead the investigation of serious injuries and incidents.
3. HSEQ Organization:
At K-Electric, each employee has a role to play since safety is a common responsibility; it is a deliberate &
conscious commitment of every individual working for K-Electric that he or she shall endeavor to make a
positive difference in the system, to make it safer.
BU HSE’s shall take guideline from Corporate HSEQ Manual to develop their own manual and HSE
coordinators are responsible for ensuring the compliance of these manuals and procedures.
4. Organogram – CHSEQ:
Note:
CHSEQ reports to CEO and BU HSE reports to respective BU Heads. There is a safety coordinator at each
plant/transmission department /region/cluster/Location etc.
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5. Minimum HSE Staffing in Project:

a) The HSE management team is independent in all its functions under the direct control of Project
Heads.
b) HSE management team is deployed to oversee critical activities.
c) Responsibilities and duties of the HSE management team are clearly defined.
d) KE shall provide full-time and experienced, qualified and trained HSE staff to execute, coordinate and
implement the HSE Management System / Manual. The minimum number of HSE staff member shall
be evaluated on case-to-case basis, corresponding to the level of risk, criticality of operational
activities, and required work supervision. The appointed HSE team shall be experienced and
competent for the defined roles and responsibilities and shall possess at least one of the approved
safety qualifications, such as NEBOSH International General Certificate, NEBOSH International
Diploma in OH&S, OSHA Certificate or other approved Safety/ HSE Certificate/ Diploma.
e) The table below provides the minimum number of HSE staff required at construction project sites as
per NEPRA:
Project Contractor Minimum HSE Staffing Requirements
HSE Manager or
Total No. of Min No. of HSE
Equivalent Min No. of HSE Officers Required
Employees Supervisors(s) Required
Position Required
1 to 25 No No 1 HSE Officer
26 to 50 No 1 Supervisor 1 HSE Officer
51 to 250 Yes 2 Supervisor 2 HSE Officer
1 HSE Officer for 50 Employees
251 to 500 Yes 3 Supervisor
(or part thereof)
1 Supervisor for every 10
1 HSE Officer for 50 Employees
501 to 1,000 Yes Safety Officers
(or part thereof)
(or part thereof)
1 Supervisor for every 10 20 HSE Officers plus additional 1
1,001 to
Yes Safety Officers HSE Officer for 100 Employee
5,000
(or part thereof) (or part thereof)
1 Supervisor for every 10 60 HSE Officers plus additional 1
5,001 + Yes Safety Officers HSE Officer for 150 Employee
(or part thereof) (or part thereof)
f) KE shall upload HSE staff contact details at NEPRA's Data Exchange Portal as mentioned in Annexure-
1 "HSE Team Contact Details" within seven (07) working days. Licensee's representative shall also
upload the revised and updated contact list, in case of new recruitment, transfer, resignation or in
case of HSE organization change.

• “KE-SP-004 - Integrated Organization Structure for Safety”
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9.3 Communication Plan:
1. Purpose:
Safety communications are essential; therefore, KE has maintained a high level of communication to establish
an effective communication program. It includes:
• Development of a meaningful message.
• Delivery of that message.
• Verifying that the message is understood.
Senior management plays an important role in developing the message; the entire line organization delivers
the message and ensures that it is understood. To ensure effectiveness, communication flow covers both
from the management to employees and from employees back to management.
2. Scope:
Communication protocols and shall be implemented in all Business Units of KE.
3. Summary:
The basic goal of any safety program is to prevent injuries, illnesses and to prevent damage to assets. It is
important that people understand how to avoid injury and, more important, that they choose to do so. An
essential element of any HSE program is good communication. Safety professionals must communicate the
program’s contents to supervisors and team leaders, who must, in turn, effectively communicate to their
teams. They must be able to effectively explain their plans for preventing accidents and creating a safer
workplace.
This section to emphasize & elaborate the importance of Effective Communication in prevention of
occupational accidents / illnesses and achieving safety goals and objectives.
4. Method of Communication:
The three methods of communication are oral, written and nonverbal. Different methods are appropriate in
different situations. Supervisors may choose to combine the methods. For example, they may explain job
procedures face-to-face, pointing out the hazards and showing operators how to do the jobs safely. They
may also give workers a job safety analysis form that reinforces these points.
a) Oral Communication
b) Written Communications
c) Non-Verbal Communications
5. Safety Communication Goals:

The most significant safety communications are one-on-one communications from the supervisor to those
people working for him or her. The message can be very simple: “This is what I believe is necessary for you
to avoid injury; this is what I want you to do regarding safety.” The message is reinforced through:
a) The safety policy statement
b) Safety Induction
c) Training
d) Rules and procedures
e) Safety goals and objectives
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f) Personal one-on-one messages

g) Job safety analysis
h) Toolbox meetings
i) Work group safety meetings
j) HSE Newsletters
k) D-Level Safety Talks
l) Supplementary paths of communication such as Safety signs, slogans, posters, and incentives
communications are useful but are not significant safety communications in themselves.
6. External Communication Protocol:

All major incidents / injuries at KE shall be reported to NEPRA or other Regulatory bodies as and when
required through below protocol.
EXTERNAL REPORTING
Form C-4 (Annexure A - NEPRA Reporting Template) to be submitted by 08hrs (For Staff)
Respective BU HSE to CHSEQ 16hrs (For Public)
Considering weekend, night time and gazette holidays, reporting time will be: 20hrs (For Public)
Form C-4 (Annexure A) to be submitted to Regulatory Dept. by CHSEQ. 24hrs
Schedule 3 Form (Annexure F – External Lenders Template) to be submitted 24hrs (For Fatality)
by CHSEQ to Treasury Dept. 03 days (For LWI)
Form J-1 for Employee (Fatal & LWI) incidents (Line to share with IR
24hrs
department, keeping respective BU HSE and CHSEQ in loop)
7. HSEQ Roles & Responsibilities:

S. # Category HSE-Distribution HSE-G&T Corporate HSEQ
Accident and incident Accident and incident
- Accident & Incident reporting to
reporting (Public & reporting (Public &
NEPRA (Form C4)
Accident Employee) to CHSEQ Employee) to CHSEQ
- Incident Investigation Procedure
1 Reporting & (within 30 minutes) (within 30 minutes)
(all BUs)
investigations Form C-4 to be Form C-4 to be
C-4 Form CHSEQ is prime
submitted by line to submitted by the line
custodian
CHSEQ directly to CHSEQ
Ensure timely closures Ensure timely closures

Investigation
of accident of accident Investigation follow up till closure
2 follow up for
investigation investigation shall be done by CHSEQ
closures
recommendations recommendations
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- Conduct process safety audit of

Conduct Facilitate CHSEQ in
HSE-D
3 HSE Audits region/department conducting safety
- Conduct safety audit of BU G&T
safety audits (SLA) audits (SLA)
& BU Support Services (SLA)
- Preparation &
execution of Accident
Conduct safety
Prevention Plan
inspections/ BBS walks
covering both
covering below
employees & public
Safety elements;
- Ensure timely closure - Spot check/ safety Inspections of
Inspections and - Accident prevention
of inspection BU G&T & SS
4 Management plan (DAPP, PAPP)
observations with - Oversight DAPP of BU G&T & BU
Safety Audits formulation &
coordination of Support Services
(MSA) inspection
respective safety
- Ensure Regulatory &
coordinator/Line
Legal Compliance
management
through inspections
Corp HSEQ will provide
DAPP Guidelines
Develop and review BU Develop and review BU
Develop and review HSE Policy &
Policy & HSE Manual/ HSE Manual/
5 Manual/ Procedures for
Procedures Procedures and ensure Procedures and ensure
implementation
implementation implementation
- Safety alerts & advisory
notification
- Lead organizational HSE Program
through conduct of “Safety
Leadership Committee”
- Marketing Collateral, Media
-Shall conduct quality
Shall facilitate CHSEQ in Campaign, Safety awareness
inspections
6 Quality Oversight conducting Quality campaign
-Quality is managed at
inspections - Sample based oversight of Risk
Cluster Level
assessments (All BUs)
- Review BU HSEQ plans for new/
major projects
- Facilitate BU G&T and BU
Support Services for International
HSEQ certification standards
- Plan and conduct - Plan & conduct HSE training
safety trainings Public awareness program for New inductees - MS
7 Safety Trainings
- Public awareness sessions (All BUs)
sessions - Conduct safety trainings and
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refreshers for BU G&T and BU

Support Services
- Conduct annual safety awards
(SLA) for BU - G&T & BU Support
- Conduct monthly Services
safety awards within - Conduct annual safety internal
Internal Safety
8 BU - awards (EEA & Fire Safety) for all
Awards
- Conduct annual safety BUs
awards (SLA) - Conduct monthly safety awards
for BU G&T and BU Support
Services
- Plan & participate for external
HSE awards
External - Facilitate HSE due diligence for
9 - -
Engagements financial institutions
- Regulatory & Legal Compliance
- Liaison with PMD and PDMA

shall be with CHSEQ, who shall
Emergency Emergency response Facilitate CHSEQ in also be responsible for raising of
Response mechanism shall development of “flag” under emergency
10
Mechanism remain under Emergency plan and rain/weather conditions/heat
operational control. ensure implementation wave etc. This raising of flag shall
activate BU’s emergency plan as
deemed appropriate by BU head
All BUs
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
of Environmental laws
Environment - Plan and conduct biannually
11 - -
Management AEEA Audits
- Environmental Awareness and
Trainings
- EIA / IEEs Management
All BUs
- Compliance with legal
requirements of Factories Act,
SEPA Regulations or other
12 IHU functions - - National Occupational Health Laws
- Issue health advisories to prevent
epidemic & endemic diseases
- Conduct Hygiene Inspections of
work locations including canteens
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- First aid training & First Aid box

provision & replenishment
- Investigation & classification of
injuries to victims in case of
accidents
All BUs
- Provide Fire Prevention and Fire
Safety guidelines to BUs
- Provide advice to Works
Department on installation of fire
safety equipment in buildings
- Provide and/or recommend fire
safety training for BUs
- Fire safety audit of organization.
Fire Safety
13 - - - Oversight of fire safety training
Management
and drills at selected locations
- Training of Emergency
Controllers
- Review of ERP
- Annual and on occurrence
replenishment of fire extinguishers
at all KE locations (except
Generation plants, who maintain
their own inventories)

• “KE-SP-002 - Incident Investigation Procedure”
• “KE Business Continuity Plan 2021”
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9.4 Risk & Impact Assessments:
1. Purpose:
The Purpose of HSE & Social Risk Management process (Mechanism & Responsibilities) and its applicability
is to ensure that:
a) All Social and community related actions and issues are taken into consideration.
b) HSE risk management process is properly documented in order to ensure periodic monitoring of risk
and their traceability.
c) HSE hazards of all activities and associated site operations are identified, analyzed; risks to
employees, contractors, visitors, general public, and impact to natural environment, by eliminating
or reducing Safety & Health Hazards and Environmental Aspects that arise from the KE operations
and activities are assessed, treated as required and controlled to “As Low as Reasonably Practicable
(ALARP)” to avoid future incidents associated with:
2. Scope:
This section is describing the requirements (HSE hazards/Environmental aspects/Social issues/ Impact
assessment) and shall be applicable on all KE personnel, contractor personnel, visitors, passengers or
community that may interact with or is affected by any aspect of KE activities, locations, facilities and
equipment at workplace, belonging to KE, contractors or others, all Routine (R), Non-routine (N) (operations,
processes, maintenance) and Emergency (E) activities and all products and services in use of KE.
3. Risk Management Process:

There is no one method for hazard identification and risk analysis. Generally, the type and rigor of the risk
assessment process adopted shall depend on the potential severity of the harm that could occur and the
likelihood of occurrence. For simplicity and standardization, we shall adopt the unified procedure with
quantitative and qualitative analysis in parallel to each other in following steps:
a) Step 1 – Establish the context
b) Step 2 – Hazard Identification
c) Step 3 – Analyze Risk
d) Step 4 – Evaluate Risk and Determine Acceptability
e) Step 5 – Decision to accept or treat risk
f) Step 6 – Treat Risk
g) Step 7 – Monitor and Review
h) Step 8 – Communicate and Consult

• “KE-SP-006 – HSE & Social Risk Management Procedure”
• “KE-SP-039 – Environment Aspect Impact Management Procedure”
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9.5 HSE Meetings:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to provide details of overall safety organization and its horizon in K-Electric
2. Scope:
This section describes the requirement for complying with the Process Safety Management Element of
Integrated Organization Structure and its applicability throughout K-Electric.
3. Summary:
The purpose of the overall safety organization is to mobilize all available talent in the interest of safety,
health, and environmental protection. It does not in any way relieve individual members of the line
organization of their safety responsibilities; rather it provides additional resources upon which they can draw
to execute these responsibilities more effectively. Safety committees and safety meetings have proven to be
effective means of formulating and carrying out company safety policies, gathering and disseminating safety
information, enlisting employee participation in the safety effort, and generating and sustaining interest in
safety. Committees are staffed principally by members of the line organization supplemented by safety staff
members and other specialists. Below is the overview of the Integration Organization Structure.
SOP defines committee’s memberships, roles & responsibilities, functions, HSE goals, meeting frequency,
sample framework/formulation of following.
a) KE shall plan and conduct Safety Meetings at top management level (A level and A Sub-Level) on
quarterly basis to address the following:
• Review previous minutes of meeting.
• Review the implementation and compliance of this Power Safety Code.
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• Review Annual HSE Goals, Objectives and KPI's for effective implementation.
• Discuss HSE Performance and Statistics.
• Discuss Near Miss/Incident Alert as lessons learnt.
• Discuss critical Near Miss or Safety Suggestion, if any.
• Review training plan and records.
• Discuss safety issues related to operations, contractors, tools, equipment, work
• Environment and work practices with proper resolution for mitigation.
b) Attendance record shall be maintained for the period of one fiscal year.
c) Meeting minutes shall be recorded, distributed and posted at notice board within three (03) working
days.
d) NEPRA may call a virtual or physical meeting of licensee's HSE personnel on monthly or quarterly
basis, defend on their HSE Performance and Statistics
• “KE-SP-004 - Integrated Organization Structure for Safety”
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9.6 HSE Orientations:
1. Purpose:
Safety induction / orientation plays a pivotal role at any organization to ensure employee, contractors and
visitors are known to site safe work practices and its hazards. KE believes that “ALL INJURIES ARE
PREVENTABLE”, then through this everyone will help KE to achieve its goal.
2. Scope:
This section is applicable to all KE locations.
3. Summary:
In KE, it is mandatory for all employees to get safety induction on on-boarding. However, contractor and
visitors shall get safety induction whenever they visit plant, region, clusters, locations for any work or survey.
While going through safety induction, following areas shall be covered during safety induction but not limited
to:
a) Corporate HSEQ Policy
b) Smoke Free Workplace Policy
c) Driving & Transport Safety Policy
d) KE Cardinal Rules
e) PSM Introduction
f) Emergency Response Plan
g) Personal Protective Equipment
h) Site Specific General Rules
i) General HSE Checks
j) Area Specific Major Hazards
k) Communication about Hazard
l) Incident Reporting
m) Fire Protection & Prevention
n) Intro to Permit to Work System & LOTOTOTO
o) Working at Height & Scaffolding Safety
p) Specific Site Prohibition
q) Intro to IHU
r) Introduction to Environment

• “KE-SP-022 - Contractors & Suppliers HSEQ Management Procedure”
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9.7 Job Specific Trainings:
1. Purpose:
KE believes that all staff who is directly involved in maintaining safe operation of the plant/ regions/ cluster/
IBC/ departments must have and maintain the necessary knowledge and skills to safely execute their job
functions. Through continuous training and coaching, we can make our operation safer and sustainable.
2. Scope:
The section shall be applicable to all Business Units of K-Electric.
3. Essential Features:
KE shall provide Job Skills Competency Training primarily for new employees or new contractor, or refresher
training for those who have not been appointed as skilled, competent and authorized technician, electrician,
wireman, or those who currently perform work beyond their obligatory scope of competence.
The Job Skills Competency Training /Activity Specific Training shall also comprise but not be limited to the
following aspects as per job trade of a person:
a) HSE Principles:
• Identification, elimination, controlling of Hazards/Risks to avoid incidents,
• Identification of unsafe conditions/acts for safe operation.
b) Examples of Unsafe Acts:

• Operating without Authority or Warning,
• Working without PTW, when required,
• Operating or Working at unsafe Speed,
• Making safety devices In-operative/bypassing,
• Use of unsafe equipment or improper use of equipment
• Unsafe Loading,
• Placing or Leaving Objects,
• Mixing improper Packing,
• Taking unsafe Position or Posture,
• Working on equipment without taking proper precautions,
• Non-vigilant and inattentive behavior,
• Distracting, Teasing or Startling,
• Failure to use safe clothing or protective equipment.
c) Examples of Unsafe Conditions:

• Improper Guarding,
• Defective material or equipment,
• Hazardous arrangements,
• Hazardous weather,
• Hazardous place of work,
• Insufficient lighting,
• Improper ventilation,
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• Unsafe Clothing,
• Unsafe Design & Construction.
d) Operation & Maintenance:

• Operations & Maintenance Manual/ SOP's/ Work Instructions
• Shift Duties
• Reporting of duty in an unfit condition
• Assistance from employees not on duty
• Operation, Maintenance and Inspection of Equipment
• Fire Precautions
• Working in a confined space
• Working on road
• Work in Substations! Grid! Hazardous Area
• Weather information
• Interference of animals
• Visitors
• Working of employees of other organizations
• Identification of operating equipment

• “KE-SP-008 - Corporate HSEQ Training Procedure”
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9.8 HSE Awareness Trainings:
1. Purpose:
KE believes that all staff who are directly involved in maintaining safety of the plants/ regions/ clusters/ IBCs/
departments must have and maintain the necessary knowledge and skills to safely execute their job
functions. Through continuous training and coaching, we can make our operation safer and sustainable.
2. Scope:
The section shall be applicable to all Business Units of K-Electric.
KE shall provide information, instruction, training and supervision to all their employees and contractors as
far as necessary, to understand processes and risks, as governed by the national and provincial legal
requirements, to ensure the safety of all personnel at the work place.
Refresher trainings shall also be planned once in every two (2) to five (5) years according to the validity of
the training and nature of competency/ skill/ work area.
Following trainings but not limited to shall be part of HSE awareness sessions
a) Safe Work Practices
b) Working at Height & Scaffolding
c) Confined Space Entry
d) Excavation Safety
e) Electrical Safety
f) LOTOTOTO
g) Process Safety Management
h) Safety Induction
i) First Aid & CPR
j) Fire Protection & Prevention
k) Emergency Response Plan
l) Emergency Rescue
m) Waste Management
n) Spill Management
o) Welding, Cutting & Grinding
p) Crane & Lifting Equipment
q) Radiography
r) Sandblasting
s) Manual Handling
t) Hazard Communication / Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
u) Office Safety & Ergonomics

• “KE-SP-008 - Corporate HSEQ Training Procedure”
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9.9 Control of Visitors & Animal Access:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to provide guidelines in establishing minimum safety standard for Control of
Visitors and Animal Access to KE premises.
2. Scope:
This section is implemented on all Business Units/locations of KE.
All KE locations/ departments/ plants/ regions/ clusters/ IBC entry gates are secured, unauthorized access of
visitors and vehicles are restricted to KE operational areas. Following controls are in place at KE Locations:
a) Visitor, employees of other departments and guests etc. are not permitted to access to any KE
location without prior intimation/ approval taken by concern employee from security department
and other stake holders.
b) Security Policy available and displayed at every location. No visitor/ employee is allowed to enter the
KE Location/Premises without permission.
c) All employees to accompany their guest/visitors.
d) Any visitor/ guest is not allowed to visit any restricted/operational areas without the approval.
e) All visitor shall be given orientation when entering to Generation Plants and other KE locations
f) Appropriate/ mandatory PPE’s are provided to visitors for restricted and operational area as per
identified hazards and Risks/HSE requirements.
g) All visitors/ contractor shall be equipped with safety induction card having information of site
hazards, assembly points and emergency contact details whenever they visit KE Location
h) Customers briefing on IBC desks
i) All premises are secured and restricted for stray or street animals.

• “KE-Security-SP-001, Security Instructions”
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9.10 Contractors, Sub-Contractors & Suppliers:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to ensure that Process Safety Management goal of contractor safety is met.
Further, the health and safety aspects of contractor employees are managed in a systematic way.
KE believes that all jobs must be completed safely in accordance with established procedures and/ or safe
work practices consistent with the KE’s Process Safety Management (PSM) whether the tasks are completed
by KE or Contractor Employees. Contractors shall be required to pass on their HSE requirements to
subcontractors.
2. Scope:
This document is applicable at all KE administered locations. It describes the requirement for complying with
the Process Safety Management element on Contractor Safety Management.
3. Summary:
The basic goal of any safety program is to prevent injuries, illnesses and asset damage. It is important that
people understand how to avoid injury and, more important, that they choose to do so. Knowledge must be
transferred to the employee, in order to accomplish this, use all possible communications paths. The paths
should not contradict one another, should be mutually supportive, and should combine to present the entire
range of knowledge that is desired. All safety communications should reflect management’s commitment to
work safely. The document captures necessary ingredients of an effective Two-Way Safety Communication
protocol.
This section is intended to address the requirements and guidelines related to contractor safety, ensuring
that:
a) Contractors are capable of effectively managing the safety requirements
b) KE Safety Expectations have been defined and shared with contractor
c) HSE plan has been defined for project
d) Compliance status of HSE Plan are being monitored
e) Good Compliance recognized
f) Deviations are being corrected
g) Contractor shall be penalized against HSE violations as per company policy
4. Steps in Contractor Safety Management:
This section summarizes the Contractor Safety Management (HSE aspects only) steps to meet PSM program.
The short-term target is to get 100% fulfillment of the contract, including delivery of safety results. Longer-
term target is to build a mutually successful working relationship that allows both contractor and KE to gain
a return. Consequently, adequate training and close oversight shall be provided to contractor, while insisting
that contractor workers are fully accountable for their own behavior.
This section is applicable to all onsite contractor and sub-contractor activities.
To accomplish an effective Contractor Safety Management process, site management shall:
a) Set goals, objectives, and expectations for contractor performance.
b) Establish clear accountability for performance against goals, objectives, and expectations.
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c) Demonstrate “felt leadership” and commitment towards contractor HSE excellence.

d) Designate a contract administrator (this can be a leveraged resource).
e) Provide sufficient and qualified resources to implement this standard and to audit contractors for
compliance.
f) Have adequate systems in place to comply with this standard.
g) Identify a safety resource qualified to address contractor safety (this can be a leveraged resource).
h) Periodically evaluate the overall Contractor Safety Management process to determine if upgrades
should be made.
Steps in Contractor Safety Management (CSM) are:
4.1 Contractor Pre-Qualification:
Hire and retain contractors who have demonstrated a satisfactory safety performance.
4.2 Contract Preparation:

Document the safety performance expectations, standards for execution of the work, capabilities of key
personnel, and expected behaviors.
4.3 Bid Meetings, Bidding, Contract Awarding & Post Contract Award Items:
Communicate and test for understanding the safety expectations which are documented in the contract.
4.4 Orientation & Training:

Brief the contractor and his team about basic site HSE rules/SOPs, common workplace hazards and emergency
role statement.
4.5 Monitoring & Supervision - Auditing & Monitoring of the Work:

Assure that the contractor is following the contract. Also, make sure that all parts of organization are
conforming to KE Safety Standards (PSM etc.).
4.6 Contract Evaluations & Records:

Assess the level of success and the lessons learned. Determine whether to retain the contractor and determine
what changes need to be made in our administrative or operational controls.
Reference: For details, see following;

• “KE-SP-022, Contractor & Suppliers HSEQ Management Procedure”
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9.11 Management HSE Walk-Through/ Site Tours:
1. Purpose:
OSHA defines that 96% of unsafe acts are the leading cause of an incident to occur. The purpose of this
section is ensure the recording and tracking of unsafe acts across KE with the involvement of top
management.
2. Scope:
This section is applicable at all employees at KE and its administered locations. It describes the requirement
for complying with the Management Safety Audit within the Process Safety Management element on Audits
& Observations
3. Summary:
Safety Contact audits approach is considered as one of the best audit techniques. During a one-on-one audit,
a manager and a subordinate (if required) audit a portion of the subordinate’s area together.
Management Safety Audit requires that all CXO’s/ Directors/ Dy. Directors/ General Managers/ Dy. General
Managers/ Managers/ DMs/ AMs/ Officers should formally visit, tour, and audit the worksite as per defined
MSA plan circulated by respective Safety coordinators and respective BU HSE. The visit should be planned
well in advance and should not be postponed or canceled except for an extreme emergency, and even then
it should be postponed for only a day or two at the most. During this visit, the auditor should review the
worksite’s safety program, activities, and progress. While at the worksite, the auditor should spend at least
30 minutes and meeting at least 03 staff and observing work habits and conditions. At the end of the visit,
the auditor should give a brief review of the observations made during the day and his/her impressions of
the worksite. An audit feedback form (Annexure ‘A’ - MSA Form) shall be submitted to area / department /
location in charge (HoD) with copy to respective BU HSE. Focus of the audit should be to establish a safety
contact with down the line staff. Additionally, all observations made should be concurred with the respective
interface before filing an audit feedback form.

• “KE-SP-011 - Audit and Observation Policy”
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9.12 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/ Work Instructions:
1. Purpose:
KE believes that safe operation of our business is our foremost priority. For this intent, development of
effective procedures, work instructions are mandatory. SOP and Work Instructions ensures that operations
are being carried out in a safe and environmentally possible and protective way. This will help us to make
healthy and safer work environment for our employees, contractors and visitors.
2. Scope:
This section is applicable at all KE administered locations. It describes the basic requirements for the
development of Standard Operating Procedures.
3. Summary:
SOP/ Work Instructions should include following contents but not limited to,
a) Purpose
b) Scope
c) Definitions & Abbreviations
d) Roles & Responsibilities
e) Operation Description
f) Potential Hazards
g) Safety, Health and Environmental Controls/Precautions
h) Specific Administrative Controls
i) Specific Engineering Controls
j) Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
k) Operation Modes (Temporary, Normal, Start-up, turnaround, Emergency), Operational Limits/
Parameters, Maintenance, Records and Check Lists or Log Sheets.
To ensure safe operation, following procedure shall be available with respect to each BU.
a) Operation Procedure
b) Mechanical Procedure
c) Electrical Procedure
d) Instrument Procedure
e) Job Cycle Check
f) Electrical Safety Manual
g) Health Safety Environment Procedures and Checklists
h) Risk Assessment Procedure
i) Safe Work Practices
j) Site Safety Manual
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k) Safety Critical Top-Level Procedure

l) Safety & Fire Fighting
m) Access Control
n) Line Break and Equipment Opening Procedure
o) Office Safety Protocols
4. Document Retention:
SOP/ WI shall be reviewed at least every three (03) years or, in case of a major incident or change in
equipment, process, mechanical, electrical or chemical or new critical risk identified, and/or internal/
external audit recommendation.
5. Training:
Adequate training/ refresher trainings shall be provided to each employee and contractor (where applicable)
to adhere safe operation and work practices at site.
• “KESC-SP-09 - HSE Data & Document Control Procedure”
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9.13 Documents & Record Control:
1. Purpose:
This section defines:
a) The mechanism to be followed for HSEQ data, documents and records management system that
would ensure compliance to the statutory and regulatory requirements and international standards
unto which the company subscribes to.
b) The method for preparing, reviewing, maintaining, tracking, and revising documents identified in the
Corporate HSEQ Manual.
c) The responsibilities in order to control all documents and records that support operation in HSEQ
Management System (HSEQ MS)
2. Scope:
This procedure applies to all procedures and records integral to the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality
(HSEQ) management system of KE.
3. Distribution:
Throughout all levels in the company.
4. Records Management Procedure:

a) Record Listing:
The respective Departmental HSEQ Managers are responsible to maintain the master list of the
controlled documents/data. They also record all revisions and amendments to these documents. All
records must be identified with a unique number relevant to the SOP or management system to which
they are related.
b) Record Retention:
The retention period of records is given in the master list of records maintained by each department. The
records may be required for study or verification. It is based on the following factors:
i. Frequency of record generation
ii. Contractual, legal or warrantee obligations
iii. Regulatory Requirements
All the internal HSEQ records shall be maintained for at least five (5) years until unless specified otherwise
in the regulations.
c) Disposition of Record:
The method of rescinding the records after completion of retention period will be determined by the
respective Departmental HSEQ Manager or as per company policy. After the expiry of retention period
of a record, the concerned departmental head must review the validity and usefulness of the record and
decide whether to:
• Scrap the record OR file the record in box file and shift to the archives for reference purposes in
case of any requirements in the future
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d) Departmental Record Control Procedure:

Specific procedure on control of record is included in respective departmental HSEQ manuals or as
standalone SOP’s.
e) Record Legibility:
Respective department HSEQ Managers are responsible for ensuring that all records are properly
maintained such that they remain legible. Proper record management of records especially those that
are related to operations and reflect the fulfillment of operational & Regulatory requirements shall be
strictly ensured. Such documents include (but not limited to) qualifications, training records, safety
audits/evaluations etc. HSEQ Manager shall initiate actions and implement management decisions in this
regard. HSEQ Manager shall also ensure that such records are properly protected and secured, that any
backup records are remotely secured.
5. Forms / Documents:
KESC-SP-09-F01 ----------------- Master List of Controlled Document
KESC-SP-09-F02 ----------------- Document/Data Change Form
KESC-SP-09-F03 ----------------- Master List of Controlled Records

• “KESC-SP-09 - HSE Data & Document Control Procedure”
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9.14 Engineering & Construction Management:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to provide guidelines in establishing minimum safety standard for all work
activities which involves engineering & construction management.
2. Scope:
This section is implemented on all Business Units of KE where applicable.
3. Summary:
a) KE shall establish, implement and maintain a section or unit which shall be responsible for managing
engineering documents, conduct detailed engineering design, identify specific requirements for the
application of Standards, Specifications, Rules, Regulations and Codes for Engineering & Construction
works. To avoid substandard construction and installation, KE must specify the protection devices
and schemes, prescribe mandatory design basis and performance criteria for electrical power
systems, critical operational parameters, execution of electrical equipment and materials.
b) Identify, install and maintain protective system/ distance relays for abnormal conditions (short-
circuits, overloading, lines fall on rocks or any dry surface, which may cause damage to people or
property, etc.) including grounding of circuits, apparatus and infrastructures. ELCBs (Earth Leakage
Circuit Breakers), RCDs (Residual Current Devices) and RCCDs (Residual Current Circuit Breakers) shall
be used as per design in circuits in order to prevent fires and shocks in electrical installations.
c) Protective relays and protection schemes set points should be sufficient for the current rating to
immediately 'blow' the fuse or trip the circuit breaker within the specified time, in case of fault or
overcurrent.
d) All design aspects/ design criteria shall be provided to NEPRA as and when required and complete
record shall be maintained by KE.
e) A safety corridor should be considered during design phase to protect the transmission systems from
the windfall, trees and branches and other potential hazards that may result in damage to the
system, power failures or forest fires.
f) Minimum clearance for overhead Low Tension/voltage (400 Volts and below) lines from house/
building shall be:
• Vertical clearance above the roof top: 8 feet.
• Horizontal clearance from side of the building: 4 feet.
Note: ABC (Aerial Bundle Cables) Clearances shall be added after revision in instructions by NEPRA
g) KE shall install insulated conductors (aerial bundled cables/ conductors) for new LT lines or while
replacement of spoiled bare conductors, especially in narrower/ congested areas having less
clearance from houses/ buildings. Insulated conductor will prevent accidental contact and can be
stand in close proximity to trees/ houses/ buildings and will not generate sparks, if touched.
h) Minimum clearance for overhead High Tension/Voltage (11 KV & 33 KV) lines from house/ building
shall be:
• Vertical clearance above the rooftop: 12 feet.
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Note: ABC Clearances shall be added after revision in instructions by NEPRA

i) Minimum horizontal and vertical clearance for overhead High Tension/ Voltage (66KV) lines from
house/ building shall be 15 feet:
j) Minimum clearance for overhead High Tension/ Voltage (132 KV) lines from house/ building shall be:
• Vertical clearance above the roof top: 17 feet.
• Vertical clearance above the rooftop: 25 feet.

• “KDTP-P11-21-01 - Safe Clearances of Electrical Power Lines Structure & Minimum Approach Distance”
• “KTDP-P649-19-00 - LT ABC Execution”
• “PID/TS/TLOH/1.0 - Technical Specification overhead transmission lines”
• “TS-Specs-overhead transmission line V2.0”
• “Anex-D8-A DISTRIBUTION PROJECTS EXECUTION MANUAL”
• “SC-W&E-01/11 - Civil Work manual”
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9.15 Operation & Maintenance:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to provide guidelines in establishing safe work practices during planning and
executing of maintenance and operation activities
2. Scope:
This section is implemented on all Business Units of KE and its administered location
3. Summary:
1. All critical high risk activities including boiler/ turbine operations, turnaround/ startup, access to high
voltage system and high voltage switching operations, high voltage capacitor discharge, working in
grid, substation, feeder, panels, transformer, overhead lines, regulator, single or multiple circuit,
dead apparatus/ lines, working at height, solvents cleaning, handling of toxic or hazardous materials,
fiberglass thermal insulation, explosives, radioactive material, pressure vessels, underground
manholes shall be performed safely in compliance to KE Operation/ Maintenance Procedure, SOP, or
Manufacturer's manual.
2. KE shall implement all necessary precautions to avoid any leakage of electrical current or hazardous
energy from its system/ infrastructure to ensure safety of human life.
3. Bonding and grounding conductors shall be provided where needed to dissipate static charge
accumulations.
4. Operation and maintenance activities shall be carried out by experienced, trained and authorized
employees/ contractors. Alternatively, workers can work under the direct supervision of
experienced, trained and authorized employees/ contractors, to gain the necessary training and
hands on experience.
5. KE shall ensure effective coverage of critical high-risk activities under close and direct supervision to
reduce incidents/ near misses. Chance of incident is higher during shutdown and start-up of plant/
equipment during maintenance due to short cuts by employee/ contractor to finish jobs.
6. Voltage testing including Hi-pot tests (AC/ DC), power frequency, impulse voltage withstand tests
and high current tests shall be performed safely in compliance to KE Operation/ Maintenance
Procedure, SOP, or Manufacturer's manual.
7. Protections/ controls/ interlocks shall be intact and shall not be by-passed or modified without
approved Management of Change (MOC).
8. Isolation shall be done for maintenance activities, whenever required.
9. Switching operations for isolation of the transmission network shall be well coordinated with
relevant control center.
10. Safe working of remotely and automatically controlled equipment shall be established.
11. Combustible and flammable materials shall be removed from the area.
12. Gas Testing shall be conducted as per Task Risk Assessment/ JSA/ Permit to Work at same/ above/
below elevation to test oxygen deficiency and/ or for flammable or toxic gases and vapors.
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13. Gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position with proper labels and a safety cap shall be
installed when not in use.
14. Use cylinder trolleys, material baskets, cylinder racks, and other proper types of equipment to
transport cylinders.
15. Use approved pressure-reducing regulators with a check valve connected to the cylinder valve on all
cylinders.
16. Always close the cylinder valve before attempting to stop leaks.
17. Inspect cylinders for safe condition before use like gauges, valves, regulators, hoses, any damage and
valid hydro test date.
18. Protect cylinders from direct flame, sunlight, and other heat sources.
19. Install flashback arrestors at O2, acetylene/other fuel type cylinder regulators.
20. Properly identify and label empty and full cylinders.
21. All power-driven tools, equipment and heavy equipment shall be inspected before use.
22. Every part of electric generators, turbines, motor or rotary converter, fly wheels or transmission
machinery shall be securely guarded and fenced unless they are safe by position or construction.
23. Crane operation activity should be supervised by experienced, trained and authorized Crane Rigger
against approved Permit to Work.
24. Crane lifts shall not be allowed at wind speeds above 32 km/h (20 mph-17.4/ knots- 9
meters/second).
25. Crane Lift Plan should be prepared by experienced, trained and authorized Crane Rigger.
26. Any crane, working near energized power-lines, a designated signal-man shall ensure the following
minimum distances are maintained:
Line Voltage Minimum Safe Distance
Up to 50 Kilovolts (KV) 3 Meter (10 Feet)
50 to 250 Kilovolts (KV) 6.1 Meter (20 Feet)
Over 250 Kilovolts (KV) 7.6 Meter (25 Feet)
Note: Distances listed are for standard conditions, extra care must be taken, if standard conditions
do not exist.
27. Use non-conductive insulated measuring stick to verify clearance distances.
28. All lifting equipment shall have a certified safe working load (SWL) and be inspected prior to the lift.
The SWL shall not be exceeded during the lifting operations and equipment that is damaged shall not
be used.
29. Crane operator shall possess a government license, valid for the type and size of the crane being
operated and shall be certified and trained for the equipment he/she operate.
30. Crane Rigger shall ensure that no one shall be under a suspended load.
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31. All electrical equipment and portable lighting including flashlights shall be inspected as per defined
frequency.
32. Use proper wiring within conduit along with Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCls) in wet areas to
prevent shocks at construction sites or while using portable electrical tools, etc.
33. The confined space shall be provided with illumination of not less than 50lux. The contractor can
increase numbers of lights to get enough lux level. Where flammable or potentially explosive
atmospheres are likely, extra low voltage lighting (typically less than 25 Volt) shall be used.
34. Visitor access should be controlled.
35. Day and Night shifts representatives shall ensure proper hand over take over, information of all on-
going critical activities/ issues in writing and verbally to avoid any confusion.
36. Permit to Work system shall be followed for all activities.
37. Barricading and warning signs shall be provided, wherever required.
38. Fire protection system shall be provided, inspected and maintained.
39. Full Body Harness with front work positioning belt along with double lanyard for 100% tie shall be
used at height more than 6 feet/ 1.8 meter above the ground when climbing poles, towers and
structures including working through mobile elevated aerial platform, man-baskets, man-lift or
bucket mounted vehicles. Full Body Harness with front work positioning belt is to allow an employee
to be supported on an elevated vertical surface such as a wall or pole and to work with both hands
free. Use of a body belt alone for fall arrest is prohibited. Full Body Harness with PVC coated hardware
should be used when working in explosive or electrically conductive environment. Anchor the safety
harness lanyard on rigged anchorage point at height, having fall clearance safety factor three (03)
feet from impact level or ground level.
40. Use self-retractable lifelines (SRL) when working in elevated areas such as rooftop.
41. PPE shall be in good condition. PPE should be inspected before use. Remove and dispose defective
PPE from the job site.
42. Employee/ contractor should be familiar with the nearest manual call point (MCP), safety shower,
fire extinguisher, nearest safe escape route and assembly point.
43. Employee/ Contractor shall be familiar/ trained in incident reporting.
44. Housekeeping shall be conducted regularly.
45. HSE observations, unsafe conditions/ acts and violations shall be corrected immediately at site and
necessary action shall be implemented for preventive action to avoid reoccurrence.
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SOP NO. TITLE

OP-GS-11 46.1 SOP for cleaning of Line insulator of 220KV, 132KV and 66KV transmission lines
KDTP-P604-16-00 Meter Reading on Height for Energy Meter in Boxes on Poles
KDTP-P610-20-01 Crossing LT ABC/Leads through PMT(s)
KDTP-P626-17-00 Installation of Single, Three Phase Energy Meters in KE Distribution Network
KDTP-P638-18-00 Transportation Loading Unloading of Distribution Equipment DTS
KDTP-P649-19-00 LT ABC Execution
KDTP-P651-20-00 Load Break Switch LBS
KDTP-P652-20-00 Installation of poles
KDTP-P653-21-01 HT LT Underground Cable Laying and Execution
KDTP-P658-20-00 Installation Operation of Earth Fault Indicator (EFI)
KDTP-P659-20-00 Dismantling of poles
KDTP-P663-20-00 Installation - Removal of PMT
KDTP-P671-20-00 HT ABC Execution
KDTP-P615-17-00 Installation of Automatic Splices (for OH Conductors) in KE Distribution Network
KDTP-P616-16-00 Preparation and Operation of 11 KV Cable Spiker Kit
Standardization of Installing LV Distribution Boxes (DBs) at Pole Mounted
KDTP-P617-17-00
Transformer (PMT) of K-Electric Distribution Network
KDTP-P618-10-00 REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
KDTP-P619-19-02 Earthing of HT/LT Equipment(s) and Poles – Revision 02
KDTP-P620-17-00 Tree Pruning at Existing HT/LT OH Mains of KE Distribution Network
KE/TPRE/SOP/621 Proactive Preventive Maintenance of Distribution Transformer
KDTP-P623-18-00 Installation and Operation of Reconnection/Disconnection (RCDC) Boxes
KDTP-P630-13-00 Protection & Maintenance of Distribution Transformer
KE/TPRE/SOP/637
Anchor Bolt Sealing (Twist Wire) For Single & Three Phase Static Meters
(Rev.00)
Use of anchoring structure (A-type Fiber Glass Ladder) for the purpose to work at LT
KDTP-P640-18-00
O/H of KE Distribution Network especially for Service Bracket in Rural Area
KDTP-P644-18-00 Cable termination at RMU
KDTP-P645-20-01 Installation and Operation of Ring Main Unit (RMU)
KDTP-647-19-00 Installation of service connection & Meters
KDTP-P657-20-0 Multistory Busbar (MSBB) Execution
KDTP-P660-20-00 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF DRY TYPE TRANSFORMER
OPERATION OF HT DO CUT OUT FUSE CARTRIDGE THROUGH HOT STICK (FUSE
KDTP-P661-20-00
CLAW)
KDTP-P665-20-00 HT/LT BARE AND XLPE COVERED HT CONDUCTOR EXECUTION
KDTP-P666-20-00 Installation & Operation of VCB Trolley Type Substation Panel
KDTP-P667-20-00 Installation & Operation of VCB Cassette Type Substation Panel
KDTP-P668-20-0 STREET LIGHT CONNECTION
KDTP-P669-20-00 EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT / INSTALLATION IN 11 KV SUBSTATION
KDTP-P670-21-01 Pad Mounted Unit (PMU with RMU) Installation
KDTP-P672-20-00 Guidelines for Removal of Illegal Street Light Connections
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KDTP-P677-21-00 Installation of HT Polymer Type Drop Out Cutout’s Covers

KDTP-P678-21-00 Feeder Pillar Box Installation
KDTP-679-21-00 Installation, Operation & Troubleshooting of DCRC Panel
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9.16 Asset Integrity Management:
1. Purpose:
KE believes that a comprehensive Asset Integrity program is necessary to ensure that the system integrity is
maintained throughout the life of equipment / facility. Asset Integrity program contains following tests,
inspections, & procedures:
a) Equipment tests and inspections - predictive and preventive maintenance.
b) Reliability engineering
c) Maintenance procedures
d) Quality control procedures
e) Training and performance of maintenance personnel
The predictive and preventive maintenance and reliability engineering are important to ensure reliable and
incident-free operation. It also avoids actual root cause of the problem to recur. Such programs help prevent
premature failure and help ensure operability of the systems for emergency control.
2. Scope:
This section is applicable to all KE administered locations. It defines the requirement for complying with the
Asset Integrity.
a. Inspection or Test Design:

A written or computer-based design or procedure for inspecting or testing each equipment piece or
system must be prepared in advance. It shall include:
i. The equipment or system identification
ii. Inspection or test frequency
iii. The inspection methods to be used, including measurement locations
iv. Codes and standards to be followed
v. Acceptable limits
vi. A means for finding the design basis and previous history
vii. Any special safety considerations
viii. Instructions for those who are to prepare the equipment or system for inspection
b. General Requirement:
i. An equipment inspection program shall be established for safety critical equipment consisting of
inspections and tests to detect impending or minor failures and procedures to mitigate their
potential before they can develop into more serious failures.
ii. However, respective BU management may also consider listing other equipment, taking into
consideration:
• Actual equipment replacement cost
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• Relationship to identified critical equipment, or

• The cost of system / unit shut down for the repair of unsuspected equipment failure.
iii. The following essential features of the test and inspection program shall be included:
• Application listing developed for the equipment and systems subject to tests and inspections.
• Documentation of test objectives and method
iv. The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment shall be consistent with applicable
manufacturer’s recommendations and good engineering practices and more frequently if
indicated by prior operating experience.
v. KE and its administered locations/facilities shall document inspection and testing procedures
with appropriate references to applicable codes, standards and vendors’ recommendations that
were used as a basis for good engineering practices.
vi. Variances from or substitutions for codes, standards, and recommended practices shall be
documented, including the reason for variance or substitution and a description of the
engineering practice used.
vii. Accuracy of testing and monitoring equipment used in the inspection process shall also be
verified.
viii. All equipment testing shall be recorded and maintained. Instrument / interlock devices shall be
tested from the primary sensor down to the final trip element connected to the process. All relays
and control devices involved in the trip or alarm shall be exercised.
ix. If a safety critical device, interlock or equipment can't be handed over for preventive
maintenance or dummy checkup (either one) waiver shall be obtained by the owner of the
equipment.
x. KE management and supervision shall analyze results to verify integrity.
xi. Condition of equipment and recommendations for repairs or replacement shall be documented
and effectively communicated to the appropriate management. The results of the program shall
be reviewed periodically by respective A Level Sub HSEQ Committee
xii. Accepted recommendations shall be tracked until maintenance is complete.
xiii. Rationale for rejected recommendations or deferred maintenance shall be documented.
c. Applicable Performance Limits:

Performance limits shall be established that are consistent with limits established in process technology
e.g. brittle fracture, hydrogen attack etc.
d. Exception List:
Exceptions lists shall be issued for corrective action and follow-up.
e. Documentation Records:
Documentation records shall be prepared showing that each inspection and test has been performed in
accordance with this section. The documentation shall identify the following information:
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i. The date of the inspection or test.

ii. The name of the person who performed the inspection or test.
iii. The serial number or other identifier of the equipment on which the inspection or test was
performed.
iv. A description of the inspection or test performed.
v. Results of inspection or test, including whether a pass or fail condition.
vi. Recommended corrective action(s).
f. Record-Keeping Systems:
Record-keeping system shall be developed to document test results in a way that facilitates review and
analysis of test data.
• “OP-GS-11 46.1 - SOP for cleaning of Line insulator of 220KV, 132KV and 66KV transmission lines”
• “G&T-HSE-11 - 132KV & 220KV transmission line insulators offline washing through line washing unit”
• “Annex D8-A Anex-D8-A DISTRIBUTION PROJECTS EXECUTION MANUAL”
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9.17 Management of Change:
1. Purpose:
KE believes that the generation plant, grids, transmission and distribution networks and other facilities are
designed as per standard engineering practices. The Changes to the documented PSI - Process Safety
Information (e.g., hazard of material, equipment design basis & process design basis) can invalidate the prior
hazard evaluations. Similarly, the subtle or temporary changes can lead to catastrophic events. Therefore,
these changes must be made in such a manner that safety, integrity of the plant, other facilities and
environment is not compromised.
As changes whether to or within the documented process safety information package may potentially lead
to an unsafe condition and/or incident, therefore, ALL changes must go through appropriate review and
authorization before being implemented.
2. Scope:
This section defines the requirement for Management of Change and its applicability across the K-Electric.
3. Change Types:
There are eight major classification of changes as listed below.
a) Technology Changes
b) Facility Changes
• Approved Project Changes
c) Operation Changes
d) Document Changes
e) Analytical Method Changes
f) Subtle Changes
g) Temporary Repair Changes
h) Test Run / Authorization (TA’s)
Note: Replacement is kind is not part of Management of Change process.
4. General Requirement for Implementing a Change:

In general, following considerations shall be addressed by KE Management through systems, prior to any
change:
a) Purpose of the change
b) The technical basis for the proposed change
c) Description
d) Impact of change on health, safety and environmental aspects, including whether a Process Hazard
Analysis (PHA) is required or not. In case a PHA is required, it shall be attached to management of
change document
e) Human factor impact
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f) Modifications to operating / maintenance procedures or work practices – these shall be completed

before the implementation of change.
g) Necessary time period for the change
h) Employees involved in operating a process, and maintenance and contract employees whose job tasks
will be affected by a change in the process shall be informed of and trained in the change prior to
start-up of the process or affected parts of the process.
i) Update of Process Safety Information (PSI) package.
j) Assessment of any possible effects on product quality.
k) Approval and authorization requirements – to include operation, technical performance, maintenance
personnel. Personnel approving and authorizing management of change documents should do so only
after they are satisfied that all the elements of PSM have been satisfactorily addressed.
l) KE management from each BU’s shall establish a follows up, tracking and closure of these changes to
ensure that close out report / document is issued in timely manner. At a minimum close out report of
modifications and new projects shall capture the following:
• Document the status of any open PHA recommendations and move them to a separate tracking
system.
• Document the status of any open Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) and move them to a separate
tracking system.
m) KE management from each BU’s shall plan periodic internal audits of the Management of Change
system to verify it is being managed properly, particularly with respect to review, approval and
documentation. The results of such audits shall be stewarded to the management on a periodic basis.

• “KE-GEN-BQPS II-SOP-032 - MOC”
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9.18 Traffic Management:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to provide safe guidelines for traffic management across KE and its
administered locations.
2. Scope:
This section is applicable to all KE Locations.
Traffic on the worksite will be minimized to avoid unnecessary hazards and congestion at the workplace, with
entry onto worksite being controlled via the issue of vehicle passes.
Specific accesses and egresses for pedestrians will always be maintained, as will routings for emergency
vehicles. Any vehicle wishing to block roads for any period of time will first obtain a road closure permit
through respective BU.
Traffic Management Plan involves the safe access and movement of all vehicles (such as Cars, Pickups, Trucks,
Tankers, Coaster and Buses), heavy equipment (such as Forklifts, Cranes, Excavators) and Pedestrians within,
through and around sites where work is carried out.
KE shall develop its Traffic Management Plan which should include but no limited to:
a) Pedestrian Routes,
b) Traffic Routes,
c) Traffic Movement,
d) Bicycle/Tricycle Movement,
e) Interaction or potential interaction between pedestrians and vehicles,
f) Parking requirements,
g) Bus arrivals or departures,
h) Vehicles reversing and maneuvering,
i) Maintenance activities and movements,
j) Loading/ Unloading,
k) Traffic existing control and the type of additional controls required,
l) Site requirements for special vehicles such as crane (over-dimensional vehicles),
m) Hitching or unhitching of Trailers/ Tankers,
n) Mounting or dismounting of refuse container from vehicles,
o) Safe access to site Fire & Safety Equipment,
p) Maximum driving hours and rest time,
q) Safest routes for the journey outside the facility,
r) Emergency Support Services access.
• “KE-SP-037 - Driving & Transport Safety Policy”.
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9.19 Task Risk Assessment/ Job Safety Analysis:
1. Purpose:
This section establishes a standard method for developing, using, and maintaining Task Risk Assessment/ Job
Safety Analyses (JSA) of all non-routine and low frequency/ critical operation, maintenance and project jobs
meeting the requirements of ISO 45001:2018.
2. Scope:
It is applicable to all non-routine and low frequency /critical operation, maintenance, and project activities
throughout K-Electric and its administered location.
3. Task Risk Assessment/ Job Safety Analysis:

Also known as job hazard analysis, is a technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards before
they occur. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment.
Ideally, after you identify uncontrolled hazards, you will take steps to eliminate or reduce them to an
acceptable risk level.
4. Hazard:
Anything that has the potential to cause harm, ill health and injury to people, damage to property, products
or the environment, production losses or increase liabilities, is considered as “HAZARD”.
5. Risk:
The product of the probability of a hazard resulting in an adverse event, times the severity of the event.
Risk = (probability of the occurring event) X (Severity of the event occurred)
6. Probability:
the extent to which something is likely to happen or be the case
7. Severity:
If an accident takes place, how horrific it will be in terms of loss of life and /or property loss and how big is
the harm to natural environment.
8. What jobs are appropriate for a job safety analysis?

A job safety analysis can be conducted on many jobs in your workplace. Priority should go to the following
types of jobs:
a) Jobs with the highest injury or illness rates.
b) Jobs with the potential to cause severe or disabling injuries or illness, even if there is no history of
previous accidents.
c) Jobs in which one simple human error could lead to a severe accident or injury.
d) Jobs that are new to your operation or have undergone changes in processes and procedures.
e) Jobs complex enough to require written instructions.
Note: TRA/ JSA should be carried out for one-time activity. If the activity is repeated a procedure should
be developed on the basis of previous JSA and gaps observed during job execution.
For all hot jobs JSA is mandatory (ref hot work permit)
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9. Stages of Job Safety Analysis:

Job safety analysis has three main stages.
a) Hazards identification
b) Risk assessment
c) Risk control
In many cases, in the early phase of writing sequence of steps we may in fact be looking to identify all the
hazards/ risks associated with each step of activity, in which case the activity is more properly referred to as
hazard identification, risk assessment and then risk control.
The aim of the process is to minimize the likelihood or consequence of a particular risk to a level that is
minimal and that we are prepared to accept. JSA process must include following considerations:
a) Hazard Identification
b) Assessment of the risk - which includes:
• The likelihood (frequency)
• The consequence
• Assigning a priority for rectification
c) Control of the risk - using a hierarchy of control measures consisting of (in order of preference):
• Elimination
• Substitution
• Engineering Controls
• Administrative Controls
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Note: For details, see following:

• “KDTP-P602-20-05 - LINE ISOLATION FOR WORKING ON HT/ LT SYSTEM Annexure B: Safety Toolbox
Talk Risk Identification”
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9.20 Personal Protective Equipment:
1. Purpose:
"Personal Protective Equipment" (29 CFR 1910.132) requires that workplaces be assessed for hazards that
may require personal protective equipment. Moreover, it also addressed the training and upkeep of PPEs.
2. Scope:
This section shall be applicable to all employees, contractors and visitors at K-Electric and its administered
locations
a) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)/ Tools shall be in accordance to Hazard /Risk Category and/or
PPE/ Tools Assessment study to provide protection from hazardous conditions
b) KE shall maintain list of approved Stock and Non-Stock Safety items including PPE/ Tools with
material description and model number
c) Those required to wear PPE must be trained and tested in the applications. Use and limitations of
the PPE prior to exposure to the potentially hazardous area/ task.
d) Maintain adequate amount of PPE/ Tools inventory at each site. Conduct visual inspection of PPE/
Tools before each use
e) Identify task specific PPE/ Tools in Task Risk Assessment / JSA / Permit to Work/Job Cycle Check.
f) PPE/Tools shall be stored and maintained in a safe working condition after completion of work
g) Areas/ Equipment that requires PPEs must be sign posted which shall warn of the hazard and define
the required PPEs.
4. PPE’s Hazard Assessment:

a) Relevant Manager/Area Owner in coordination with respective BU HSE Coordinators shall carry out
Base Level Hazard assessment for their respective Plant/Regions/Clusters/IBC’s based on
location/work tasks. Hazard Assessment sheet
b) All work tasks should be evaluated for task specific PPEs.
c) All Operation and Maintenance procedure shall incorporate the Hazard Assessment and required
PPEs.
HAZARDS CONDITIONS
Falling objects
Head Hazard Moving objects
Bumping into equipment
Falling or rolling objects
Foot Hazard Sole-piercing objects
Slippery or uneven surfaces
Flash fire
Body/Torso Hazardous liquids or vapors
Molten metal/welding slag/sparks
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Flying particles
Molten metal/welding slag/sparks
Eye and Face Hazardous liquids or vapors
Light radiation
Flash fire
Hazardous liquids or vapors
Abrasions
Hand Punctures
Lacerations
Temperature extremes
Electrocution
Electrical
Arc Flash
High noise levels
Noise
Impact noise
Respiratory Harmful dusts, fibers, fumes, mists, gases, smoke, vapors
Note: See the Hazard Assessment template as reference for respective BU’s to develop as per their
site/location hazards.

KDTP-S50-15-03-Insulating Gloves KDTP-S51-17-02-Leather Protector Gloves
KDTP-S239-16-02-Danger Board KDTP-S336-19-02-Safety Helmet
KDTP-S343-17-00-Head Lamp for Helmet KDTP-S346-17-00-LT Leather Gloves
KDTP-S347-18-01-Fiberglass Ladder KDTP-S278-15-00-KE Uniforms
KDTP-S190-19-02-Earthing Grounding Kit KDTP-S352-18-00-Safety Gum Boot
KDTP-S353-18-00-Safety Raincoat KDTP-S406-18-00-Anti Flash Hood
KDTP-S413-18-00-Working Glove for Karkun KDTP-S422-19-00-Safety Jacket Executive
KDTP-P603-16-00-Isolation Maintenance Work on
KDTP-P602-20-50, HT-LT Line Isolation Procedure
HT LT Pole & OH Line
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9.21 De-Energized Transmission & Distribution Circuits & Apparatus:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to provide guidelines in establishing and implementing the minimum safe
requirements when working on de energized circuits and apparatus.
2. Scope:
This section is implemented on all Business Units of KE where operation or maintenance activity requires de-
energization of transmission & distribution circuits and apparatus.
a) KE shall ensure that only electrically experienced, trained and authorized employees/ contractors
shall perform electrical work against approved Permit to Work (for PTW, please see reference 9.27).
b) Always make sure to install and maintain earthing/grounding system (i.e., equipment, exposed steel
structure/ pole along with stay wire).
c) Earthing/ grounding resistance shall be as per design or manufacturer's instruction. In the absence
of grounding instruction, the earthing resistance for EHT/ HT/ LT structures/ poles shall be not more
than 5 Ohms and Distribution transformer shall be not more than 2.5 Ohms to determine the
integrity of the grounding path to ensure protection from shock hazards. The earthing resistance for
Grid Station/ Substation/ Switchyard equipment shall be not more than 2 Ohms.
d) Verify integrity of fixed earthing/ grounding by continuity test and resistance measurement. In
general, this cycle can range from 6 months to 3 years, depending on conditions and criticality. Wet
locations testing should be 12 months and critical care shall be 6 months. Provide name plate/ tag to
all structures/ poles/ equipment's with numbers for tracking of earthing/ grounding testing record,
etc. Original record of testing with structures! Poles/ equipment's numbers shall be retained and
preserved by KE for three (03) years.
e) Before working on circuits and apparatus, identify task specific PPE/ Tools in Permit to Work.
f) Insulated stick/ rod, tools and PPE/ Tools shall be used for applying and removing the earthing
connection to lines or equipment.
g) Maintain an appropriate minimum distance from energized power lines at all times. For EHT,
following table shall be followed:
h) Use non-conductive insulated measuring stick to verify clearance distances.

i) When it may not be possible to maintain the appropriate minimum distance between power lines
and equipment, it shall be requested to de-energized lines and equipment.
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j) When working on the lines, de-energize the lines, test all phases by beeper/ voltage detector and
provide grounding set of same voltage level.
k) When circuits and apparatus are de-energized for work, they shall be grounded with grounding
equipment on all sides of the location where the work is to be done, regardless of whether or not
there is more than one source of supply.
l) Before the grounding clamps are applied, check to determine that the circuit or apparatus has been
de-energized, also check health of the grounding cable.
m) The earth wires shall be connected to the temporary earthing rod, and should be placed preferably
6 meters away from the point of work, inside the barricaded area, where no one is present or able
to touch it.
n) When working on the earthing lines or equipment by use of Portable Temporary Grounds (PTG) kit,
first connect to temporary earthing rod and then to lines or equipment, while for removing Portable
Temporary Grounds (PTG), first remove from lines or equipment and then from the temporary
earthing rod.
o) Grounding cable shall be capable to conduct the same voltage level as the protective device supplying
the conductor.
p) All relevant BU’s shall establish written procedures, training, audit and inspection program to ensure
that these minimum requirements are implemented by the line management

• “KDTP-P603-16-00 - Isolation Maintenance Work on HT LT Pole & OH Line”
• “KDTP-P602-20-05 - HT-LT Line Isolation Procedure”
• “KE-HSE-D-12 - HSE-D Manual”
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9.22 Working on Energized Conductors & Apparatus:
1. Purpose:
This purpose of this section is to provide guidelines in establishing safety standard for all work activities which
involve energized conductors or apparatus.
2. Scope:
This section is implemented on all Business Units of KE where operation or maintenance activity requires
work on energized conductors and apparatus.
a) KE shall ensure that only electrically experienced, trained and authorized employees! contractors
shall perform electrical work against approved "Permit to Work" (For PTW, please see Reference
section 9.27) under the continuous direction and supervision of the job in-charge.
b) Work on or handling of any energized electrical conductor, bus bar etc. shall not be permitted
without an approved insulated tool, instrument or handle unless one of the following conditions is
met:
• The employee is insulated or guarded from the energized part. (Insulated gloves with sleeves
rated for the voltage involved shall be considered for insulation of the employee from the
energized part.) Don't only wear leather (non-insulated) gloves when working on energized lines.
Insulating sleeves shall be worn with insulating gloves in case exposing the employee elbow and
upper arm to contact with other energized parts.
c) The energized part is insulated or guarded from the employee by portable rubber insulated mats or
insulated working support/ blanket or any other nonconductive object such as plywood barriers that
prevent accidental contact.
d) The hazard of falling/ touching of tools on live circuits/ breakers shall be understood by all concerned
and appropriate precautions shall be taken.
e) If work is to be done on energized electrical conductor, bus bar, etc. effective supervision of site
senior in-charge shall be ensured.
f) Identify task specific PPE/ Tool in Permit to Work/ Job Cycle Check/ Procedures especially Category
4 Arc flash resistant suit, Arc flash hood, Arc-rated gloves and Arc-rated Fall Protection while working
on high voltages (more than 420 V).
g) Hazards and appropriate protection for work on live circuits shall be effectively communicated to all
concerned involved in the job. JSA must be included in tool box talk session with the workforce before
start of the activity.
h) KE shall ensure that all related procedures are developed, maintained and implemented and staff
are trained on these SOPs before they are assigned on this job. All BU’s shall establish job cycle check
and audit program to verify that established requirements in this section are met.
• “KDTP-P603-16-00 - Isolation Maintenance Work on HT LT Pole & OH Line”
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• “KDTP-P602-20-05 - HT-LT Line Isolation Procedure”

• “LDC-SD-001 - LDC actions while arranging shutdown of power transformer”
• “LDC-WP-000/03 - Work permit system for Transmission line outages incorporated”
• “Generation Safety Rule Book”
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9.23 Safe Practices for Transformer & Capacitor Installations:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to provide guidelines in establishing safe work practices for transformer and
capacitor installation activity.
2. Scope:
This section is implemented on all Business Units of KE where applicable.
Only electrically experienced, trained and authorized employees/ contractors shall perform electrical work
near energized equipment against approved Permit to Work.
a) Whenever physical protection is required because of close proximity, electrician's rubber protective
equipment should be utilized to cover exposed electrical terminals such as transformer bushings,
fuse cutouts, buses, etc. An alternate approach is to install portable rubber insulated mats or
insulated working support/ blanket or any other non-conductive object such as plywood barriers that
prevent accidental contact.
b) Work on Energized Transformer:
• Every possible attempt shall be exercised to avoid working on energized equipment. TRA/ JSA
shall be carried out before carrying out the job.
• Appropriate PPEs to be used for the work.
• When replacing fuses on the high voltage side of transformer, all possible secondary load shall
be removed.
• Insulating tongs, similar to insulated switch sticks shall be used to remove and
• install fuses.
• Fuse cut-outs shall be opened or closed in a sure, positive manner by an experienced, trained
and authorized employees! contractors.
c) Work on De-Energized Transformer:
• Dry Type Transformer
o TRA/ JSA shall be carried out before carrying out the job. Power transformer shall be de-
energized, isolated and grounded.
• Liquid-Immersed Transformer
o Insulating oil shall be handled and stored where it will not be exposed to temperatures
approaching the ignition point.
o Static charges can be developed when transformer oil flows in pipes, hoses, and tanks. Oil
leaving a filter press may be charged to over 50,000 volts. Filter press, metal hoses, and tanks
shall be grounded during oil flow into any tank to accelerate dissipation of the charge in the
oil.
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o All windings of a de-energized transformer that is having its oil circulated through a filter
press or similar equipment shall be grounded for at least an hour after the oil flow has been
completed.
o After any oil filtration work, the accumulated air on the transformer shall be released by
opening the Buchholz relay vent after the transformer is cooled down.
o Terminals shall not be touched before they are adequately grounded.
o When any quantity of oil is added to a transformer it should remain de energized for a period
of at least 8 hours after filling is complete except while topping up transformer already filled
with oil up to conservator or if the Unit is filled under vacuum the time period can be
shortened to 1 hour, and when small quantities of oil are added in such a way as to eliminate
the formation of air bubbles.
o Precautions shall be taken to avoid development of static charges from oil flow in pipes,
hoses, and tanks.
o Transformer should not be energized until oil cools down to ambient temperature after oil
circulation! filtration.
d) High Voltage Static Capacitor Banks
• All high voltage capacitors whether a single unit or a bank shall be de-energized and grounded
at their terminals before starting work.
• The discharged time constant of capacitors is given in the name plate data which must be
considered to discharge the capacitor for safe working.
e) Transformer Installation
• PTW shall be by Concern Manager for transformer installation.
• AE/Supervisor/officer shall take PTW on the feeder and other safety PTWs if required where
transformer is to be installed.
• After taking PTW, AE/Supervisor/officer shall reach at the site where transformer is to be
installed.
• After seeing PTW, LM shall check the line by 11 kV tester or D-rod.
• After checking line, AE/Supervisor/officer shall earth the line on both sides as per earthing
procedure.
• With the help of crane, transformer shall be placed at the platform.
• AE/Supervisor/officer shall tight the HT and LT jumpers and connect D-fuse links with the help of
D-rod.
f) Procedure for Line Patrolling
• The objective of foot patrolling of transmission & distribution lines is to identify the mechanical
and electrical defects and point out other problems that require further attention and corrective
measures, for smooth and reliable performance of lines.
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g) Procedure for Foot Patrolling

• Foot patrolling shall be done at least twice a year on all transmission & distribution lines.
• Line patrolling should be performed with caution. Patrollers shall be alerted to avoid walking into
fallen wires or metal fences that may be energized.
• Patrollers should be alert and avoid stumbling hazards, poisonous plants and snakes.
• Patrollers shall break all matches and crush all discarded smoking tobaccos lying in the vicinity of
lines.
• The report of line patrolled shall be made on patrol books as per transmission & distribution lines
maintenance package.
h) Points to be noted during Line Patrolling
• During line patrolling, shortcomings/defects in the following important areas should be identified
and noted by the patrollers:
• Towers structures - footings, stubs/base plates, counterpoise, towers, structures
members/braces, anti-climbing devices, step bolts, nuts & bolts, painting, warning and
identification signs (such as number plates, danger plates and phase plates), guys end fittings,
guy wire, anchor rods and other transmission & distribution lines hardware.
• Careful check of alignment of structures and poles.
• Careful check of leaning of structures & poles and backfilling.
• Healthiness of the line conductors and their safe clearances from ground, phase to phase and
from surrounding structures, trees and buildings etc. throughout the line length.
• Construction of roads, buildings or other structures near the line.
• Healthiness of insulators in all respects.
• Erection of new telephone, telegraph or other lines by other departments near the KE lines.
• Healthiness of cross arms in all respects.
• Any other defect noted by the patrollers.

• “KDTP-P663-20-00 - Installation & Removal of Pole Mounted Transformer”
• “KDTP-P669-20-00 - Equipment Placement / Installation in 11KV Substation”
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9.24 Electrical Isolations:
1. Purpose:
This section defines mechanism and responsibilities of Lock Out Tag Out Try Out Test Out (LOTOTOTO). To
establish, implement and maintain a process for the isolation, lock out and tag out of energy and equipment
prior to commencing of works to prevent injury due to unexpected energization or startup of machines,
equipment, and release of energy. Ultimate intent is to ensure safety of personnel working on equipment
which have enough energy to cause injuries and / or major equipment damage.
2. Scope:
This section shall be applicable to all KE and its administered location where electrical isolations are required
during maintenance/ project activity
3. Energy-Isolating Device:
A mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy, including but not limited
to the following:
a) A manually operated electrical circuit breaker.
b) A disconnect switch.
c) A manually operated switch by which the conductors of a circuit can be disconnected
d) from all ungrounded supply conductors and, in addition, no pole can be operated independently
Note: Push buttons, selector switches and other control circuit type devices are not energy isolating devices.

• “KDTP-P602-20-05 - HT/LT Isolation Procedure”
• “KDTP-P603-16-00 - Isolation Maintenance Work on HT LT Pole OH Lines”
• “KE/TPRE/SOP/624 - Lock-Out & Tag-Out of Indoor & Outdoor Equipment Used in KE Distribution
Network”
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9.25 Mechanical Isolation:
1. Purpose:
Mechanical isolation is done before any employee/ contractor perform any servicing or maintenance on
machinery, equipment, vessels or pipes where unexpected start up or release of any type of energy (kinetic,
potential, thermal or chemical) can cause damage to equipment, injury to personnel and/or environment
can be adversely impacted.
2. Scope:
This section shall be applicable to all KE and its administered location where mechanical isolations is required
during maintenance activity
All Business Units (where applicable) shall ensure that they have up to date mechanical isolation procedure
that covers following before going for maintenance:
a) Equipment owner shall be responsible to ensure isolation, depressurizing, pouring and / or inserting
of equipment as required.
b) Equipment owner shall ensure that equipment is completely isolated, drained, purged, flushed and
de-pressurized prior to opening a closed system.
c) Put Tags or isolation devices on valves
To provide the most positive means of isolation following shall be carried out.
a) Disconnection of lines
b) Insert Isolation Blinds / Spades
c) Double Block and Bleed with use of blind
d) Blinding shall be installed on the following, as a minimum:
• Confined spaced entry
• Removal of equipment
• When the only isolation is a check valve
e) Isolating plant processes

• “KDTP-P602-20-05 - HT/LT Isolation Procedure”
• “KDTP-P603-16-00 - Isolation Maintenance Work on HT LT Pole OH Lines”
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9.26 Permit to Work:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of a work permit system is to ensure that jobs are safely planned, equipment is properly
prepared, employees are adequately informed and work is safely executed. The responsibility of safety is
shared by all involved in the job covered by the work permit system.
2. Scope:
This section shall be applicable to all KE and its administered location where permit is required for any
routine, non-routine maintenance and project activity.
“Work permit is an authorization given by approved, designated person of area owner to relevant interfaces
to work in respective areas with a given time limit and as per specific conditions which were marked on the
work permit.”
The work permit system must provide a work permit document or form(s) which are used as a tool to:
a) Describe the type of work and specifically identify the area and equipment where work is to be
performed.
b) Confirm that the work area has been properly prepared and inspected for the specific task before
the work is issued.
c) The Work Permit system should separately address the permit requirements for different categories
of work and cover the following aspects:
• Lock out Tag Out of hazardous energy sources
• LT/ HT Isolation for work
• Control of ignition sources (Hot Work Permit). Permits shall be issued for all hot work, except for
areas exempted by A Sub Level HSEQ Committee e.g., in mechanical workshops, canteen etc.
• Entry into confined spaces.
• Movement of heavy equipment relative to equipment containing hazardous materials (Including
lifting over utility pipelines etc.)
• Opening of Equipment and piping
• Hot Work Permit like welding, cutting, grinding hydro-jetting etc.
• Cold Work Permit, like routine maintenance activity (which do not involve ignition source),
inspection, cleaning, scaffolding etc.
• Vehicle Entry Permit
• Excavation / Break-In Work Permit
• Electrical Work Permit
• Instrument Work Permit
• Radiography Permit
• Lifting Operation Permit
• Diving Permit
d) Specify time limits of the permit.
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e) Evaluate the need for a TRA/ JSA.

f) Designate if a gas test is needed type of test, time, and results of explosivity (LEL) etc.
g) Specify standby equipment, personnel, and any special precautions, such as protective equipment,
hazardous materials monitoring, etc.
h) Provide space for signatures / initials of the responsible parties:

• “General Safety Rule Book”
• “LDC-SD-000/03 - LDC ACTIONS FOR NETWORK OUTAGE PLANNING”
• “KE-HSE-D-06 -SOP for requesting and arranging shutdown for CM/PM work through PTW form”
• “KE-HSE-D-05
• “Hot work permit-KDTP-P619-16-02-Earthing of HT/LT Equipment”
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9.27 Tools, Portable Power Tools & Heavy Equipment:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to provide guidelines in establishing minimum safety requirements for all hand,
Portable power tools and heavy equipment.
2. Scope:
This section is implemented on all Business Units of KE where operation or maintenance activity requires
work on energized conductors and apparatus.
a) Correct tool for the required job is necessary. One must ensure that the tool being used for a job is
the appropriate/recommended tool.
b) Use guards/covers on all portable grinders & rotating machines.
c) Inspect each tool prior to use to make sure that it is in good condition.
d) Make sure each portable power tool, whether electrical or air powered, is in good condition prior to
use and current inspection tape is attached.
e) Be sure all recommended safety devices and machinery guards are in place before
f) using equipment and or machinery.
g) Do not tamper with, experiment with, or operate equipment that you are not
h) authorized to use.
i) Position hands and body carefully when using hand tools or portable power tools.
j) Use hoses approved for the service.
k) Scissors and other sharp tools shall have ends blunted and when not in use must be
l) stored in a sheath.
m) Do not use spark-producing tools in classified areas without proper authorization.
n) Use tool holders for chisels and punches.
o) Do not hold tools or other items while climbing on monkey ladder.
p) Defective and/or damaged tools must not be used.
Hand tools can cause accidents when a wrong, improvised or defective tool is used. Also, when the correct
tool is used carelessly or not put away safely, there is danger of an accident. While using hand tools, the
following rules should be observed:
a) Make sure you select the correct type and size of tool for the job.
b) Check the condition of the tools before you use them.
c) Don't use tools that are worn out or damaged.
d) Maintain your tools in good condition and remember that cutting and drilling tools need to be
sharp to be safe.
e) Make sure you use each tool in the correct manner.
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f) Store tools safely
4. Heavy Equipment:
a) Prior to mobilization, KE/Contractor must assess crane/lift operators for competency and ensure that
all certification is valid for the equipment, operator and riggers being used.
b) Competent persons will conduct inspection of rigging equipment and label it. Use tag lines when
lifting with hoist or cranes. Designated qualified crane rigger trained in approved hand signals will be
required.
c) An attendant must always be appointed and be available during crane/excavator work to assist and
guide the operator
d) Excavators with a swinging motion must have a clearance of at least 0.6 meter (2 feet) from any fixed
object.
e) Booms/hooks on excavators/Cranes must be latched before travel.
f) Pedestrians should be instructed in safe pedestrian routes on site and the procedure for making
drivers aware of their presence
5. Inspection & Audit:

a) KE shall establish Risk Management audit program in which hand tools audit shall be carried out at
set frequency.
b) KE Line management shall ensure inspection of hand tools regime is developed and implemented
and record is being maintained.
c) Risks associated with lifting are significant and, coupled with the considerable scope of such activity,
represent a substantial area of potential loss exposure. Consequently, the KE or its contractor will
utilize stringent control on both the lifts themselves and the hardware involved. Therefore, all cranes,
lifting accessories/ tools, fork lifters, etc., will be inspected, load tested, and all certification checked
by the KE/Contractor prior to entry onto the worksite. For critical lifting (above 20 T), rigging plan
shall be submitted by contractors. Apart from 3rd party certification of lifting equipment and tools,
KE shall develop their internal inspection protocol.

• KE-HSE-D-12, HSE-D Manual
• G&T-HSE-2016 Safe operating procedure for using overhead cranes
• KDTP-P601-09-00 Care Maintenance & Use of Workman’s Safety Devices and Tools
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9.28 Scaffolding:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to provide guidelines for safe access at height and fall protection.
2. Scope:
This section is implemented on all Business Units of KE.
Special care and awareness should always be practiced when working jobs on elevated structures or
platforms. Even the smallest of objects dropped from an elevated structure has the potential of causing
severe injury and death
Worker must always use certified scaffolding if permanent working platform is not available. Scaffolding
erection staff must do care and follow the standards identified in procedure mentioned above like use of
double lanyard safety harness and installing red tag.
If possible, work should be scheduled that removes as much of this potential as possible. However, when this
cannot be avoided good communication and work practices must ensure in protecting people from potential
falling objects. Site supervisor must ensure the permit to work compliance and conducted TBT highlighting
the hazards pertaining to scaffolding and working at height. Area should be barricaded and warning labels
attached to inform and warn anyone in the area of the ongoing elevated work. Ensure adequate toe boards
are in place at all times while working on scaffolding. Use proper storage of tools and equipment to reduce
the chance for falling objects. Use proper rigging techniques for handling of material/equipment.
Caution: “Do Not Use This Scaffolding” tag should be displayed on the scaffold if it is incomplete, unsafe,
substandard, expired or yet to be certified by Scaffolding Erecting job executor.
Contractor is responsible to ensure that their scaffolding inspectors are 3rd party certified and maintaining
their certification valid.
• “KE-GEN-BQPS II - HSEQ-SOP-018, Work at Height”
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9.29 Ladders:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to provide guidelines in establishing minimum safety requirements for while
using ladders.
2. Scope:
This section is implemented on all Business Units of KE and its administered location.
The safety of a ladder depends on four important factors: selection, condition, position and use.
a) A ladder must be of the proper length for the job to be done. If it is to be used for access or as a
working place, it shall rise to a height of 36 inches to 42 inches above the landing place or above the
highest rung to be reached by the feet of the man using the ladder.
b) Ensure ladders extend a minimum of 1 m (3 ft.) above the top landing point
c) Metal ladders, ladders with metal reinforced side rails, and ladders which are wet shall not be used
near electrical equipment with exposed live conductors. Such ladders shall have a warning notice
attached to guard against use near electrical equipment.
d) Each ladder shall be examined before use. Those with split or broken side rails, missing, broken,
loose, decayed or damaged rungs or cleats, or with other faulty equipment shall be tagged and
removed from service.
e) Rungs shall be properly mortised into side rails. Rung distance should be even and range between 12
to 18 inches.
f) The side rails of a ladder shall be equally supported on a firm level surface. Boxes, blocks, barrels,
etc. shall not be used as a means of support. The area at the base of a ladder must be kept clear.
Ladders shall not be used in a horizontal position as platforms, runways or scaffolds.
g) Ladders shall not be supported on their rungs or cleats. Rungs or cleats shall not be used to support
planks.
h) If poles, towers and structure are unsafe for climbing, they shall not be climbed until made safe by
guying, bracing or use mobile elevated aerial platform, man-baskets, man-lift or bucket mounted
vehicle instead of ladder.
i) Whenever possible, ladders shall be set at an angle of 75˚ to horizontal ground.
j) Obstruction should not be observed at backside of the rung to avoid foot slipping
k) Both side rails of ladder should be evenly place on surface.
l) Before mounting a ladder, personnel shall check their shoes for freedom from grease, oil or mud.
They shall always step through, not around, the rail extensions at the top of the ladder
m) Personnel ascending or descending ladders shall not carry tools and materials in their hands.
n) Metal ladders shall not be used for electrical works.
o) Step ladders should be extended to fullest to provide integrity
p) Ladders should not be painted.

• “SOP/D/R&D/ESP/0601-2009 - Personnel Protective Equipment PPEs Ref. HSE D Manual)”
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• “KE Specification NO. K/R&D/RG/50 - Requirement of safety devices and special tools (Ref. HSE D
Manual)”
• “Daily inspection checklist MTL ladder safety SOP/FM/MTL-L5 & 16 Feet MTL ladder checklist”
• “Ladder daily inspection checklist - KDTP-S347-18-01-Fiberglass Ladder”
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9.30 Excavation:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to provide guidelines in establishing minimum safety requirements while
planning excavation activity.
2. Scope:
This section is implemented on all Business Units of KE and its administered locations.
Special care and awareness is required while performing civil jobs at site. Ensuring compaction of site before
bringing in heavy equipment must be ensured to avoid vehicle toppling and / or sticking in field. Only Certified
and fit equipment shall be brought into the job site.
It is imperative to ensure that before commencing excavation, standard requires to determine the
approximate location(s) of underground utility installations — including sewer, telephone, water line,
process pipelines, electrical cables, or grounding system. Follow Excavation permit protocols and identify
underground utilities on drawings which should be attached with permit. In case the piping or electrical
cables are present, and excavation is still to be carried out, this should be done through excavation permit
protocols, identify utilities on drawings which should be attached with permit and communication shall be
done to all interfaces.
To protect workers from cave-ins, following control measures must be taken:
a) Sloping and benching the sides of the excavation.
b) Supporting the sides of the excavation; or
c) Placing a shield between the side of the excavation and the work area.
d) The removed soil shall not be stockpiled closer than 2ft from the excavated edges
e) If excavation is over 4ft depth, then safe means of access shall be provided for entering and exiting
any excavation
f) A safe means of egress from trench such as ladder, ramp, or stairway shall be located with 25ft of
workers present in excavated area
CAUTION: As per OSHA, any excavation, sewers, pits more than 4ft depth shall be considered as Confined
Space.
• “KE-Gen-BQPS-II-HSEQ-II/042 - Control of Digging”
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9.31 Welding & Cutting:
1. Purpose:
planning/executing welding & cutting related activity.
2. Scope:
a) All welding and cutting jobs shall be done against Permit to Work System.
b) Personnel working with welding, cutting, and grinding equipment shall be trained, competent, and
provided with personal protective equipment.
c) Welding goggles, helmets, screens, forced ventilation (for confined space) and similar equipment
shall be provided to all workers and to trainees in the immediate area.
d) TRA/ JSA shall be carried out before every hot job (except normal drilling activity).
e) All equipment should be examined immediately before use and regularly maintained.
f) All welding operations shall be conducted in well ventilated areas.
g) Hoses should be used for one type of gas only and color coded for identification. They should be
examined before use for any signs of splitting which might give rise to leakage. All connections should
be made by clips or crimps. The hoses used for acetylene and for oxygen shall not be interchangeable.
h) Means of torch ignition should be readily available. A friction lighter shall be used for this purpose.
i) Gas cylinders shall be color coded and stored in segregation. Color coding can be of great help but
also a potential source of danger.
j) Flash back arrestors shall be installed on both ends of hoses (torch side and cylinder side)
k) Never put the heating torch to cylinder body contact.
l) Acetylene can form explosive compounds in contact with certain metals or alloys, particularly
unalloyed copper or silver. Joint fittings or lines made of copper should not be used and acetylene
should not be allowed to come into contact with copper pipe work or tubing. Only approved
materials shall be used for acetylene systems.
m) Welding connections for arc welding should be properly tight.
n) Ventilation fan should be in working condition.
o) Equipment should be grounded properly.
p) Welding cable insulation must not be damage. Always replace with new one if found damage.
Cracked insulation is not acceptable.
q) Do not adjust the 'current control' while welding is in progress. This can damage the control.
r) Always ensure that combustible material is removed at least 35 ft. surrounding the hot work.
s) Use canopy made of fire blankets that should cover the welding, cutting and grinding activity.
t) Use fixed guard on grinder machine.
u) Properly rated disks should be used for grinding and cutting.

• “KE-Gen-BQPS-II-HSEQ-II/038 - Hot Work Safety”
• “Hot work permit - KDTP-P619-19-02-Earthing of HT/LT Equipment”
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9.32 Hydro-Jetting:
1. Purpose:
planning/executing hydro-jetting activity.
2. Scope:
Personnel engaged in high-pressure water cleaning operations will have satisfactorily completed a training
course provided by the employer, which includes safety considerations and equipment operation before
cleaning on company sites.
All contractor employees involved in high pressure water cleaning must be a full-time employee of the service
company. Contractors must be able to provide all qualifying documentation to site personnel upon request.
Following protocols shall be established before commencing hydro jetting activity:
a) Activity shall be performed in accordance with Permit to Work System
b) Hydro jetting checklist shall be filled along with permit.
c) High pressure water cleaning activity shall require JSA prior to start the activity.
d) Activity shall be completely cordoned off with sheets, concrete wall, tarpaulin, and appropriate
safety signs shall be posted.
e) Ensure proper working of Dead Man handle of the hydro-jetting equipment before start of work.
f) Before attempting to inspect or adjust any component of the hydro-jetting machine, the Foot-
Control Valves (dump valves) must be not pressed.
g) Job shall be carried out by trained and designated person who shall wear:
• Face Shield
• Heavy Duty Hydro Jetting Suit
• Rubber Gloves
• Gum Boots
• Ear Plugs / Earmuffs
h) Pump unit shall be equipped with safety relief valve.
i) All hoses shall be free of damaged wire braids and of correct pressure rating equipped with
restraining (Whip Check) devices across couplings.
j) When hose drops exceed ten (10) feet, the hose shall be securely tied off to a rigid support to limit
the pull due to the weight of the hose. All hoses must be protected from damage due to vehicle
traffic.
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9.33 Ionizing Radiation:
1. Purpose:
planning/executing ionization radiation (radiography).
2. Scope:
KE shall establish, implement, and maintain a program to ensure safe use, handling, managing, processing,
operating, storing, transporting, and monitoring. This program shall also provide minimum safety
requirements for radioactive materials, equipment, and its waste such as gamma rays, X-rays, alpha particles,
and beta particles, or indirectly such as neutrons, used for industrial purpose. This procedure shall be in
compliance with applicable national and provincial legal requirements to protect people and the
environment from harmful effects of ionizing radiation. KE shall regularly monitor radiation workers, who are
likely to receive an effective dose of radiation, for corrective and preventive actions.
Communication between area owner and the contractor who is performing this service must be established
and maintained throughout the activity. To ensure this, following protocols shall be established before
commencing the activity:
a) All radiography activity shall be performed through Permit to Work System.
b) Activity plan shall be provided by contractor to KE (Activity Coordinator) who will then circulate it to
all stakeholders for effective communication.
c) The activity supervisor shall ensure the complete evacuation of the area before starting the radiation
job.
d) The Ionization Radiation contractor shall provide the following documents before starting the job:
• Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) Valid License
• Decay Table of 3rd Party
• Emergency Response Procedure
e) Each Person engaged in the activity shall have a valid certificate.
f) All individuals handling the radiation sources shall wear approved PPE and Film / TLD (Thermo
Luminescent Dosimeter) Badges
g) Each area where activity to be performed shall be barricaded with yellow and black tape mentioning
“DANGER RADIATION” sign.
h) Visual warning signs of radiation hazard posted at all sides of the restricted area. During night,
flashlights should be installed to ensure communication at larger distance.
i) Radiation activity supervisor shall establish a controlled area of radiation zone.
j) Radiography activity will be carried out during night or lunch time when minimum workforce will be
present at plant area.
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k) All other work within the identified radiation hazard area must be stopped and all personnel must
be evacuated from this area.
l) Deputation of standby man surrounding the area especially at pedestrian passage if present.
m) All radiography equipment especially the projector and survey meter shall be regularly inspected,
calibrated, and kept in working condition.
n) In case of Emergency:
• In case of mishap, immediately inform Supervisor In-Charge of the area where Radiography Test
(RT) is conducted and seek advice for proposed action.
• Attempt to place source in Lead Container quickly if possible
• Do not try to pick the source with bare hand.
• The supervisor shall summon any other necessary help outside agency i.e. PNRA if required

• “KE-Gen-BQPS-II-HSEQ-II/043 - Ionization Radiation for Non-Destructive Testing”
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9.34 Hazard Communication Program:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this document is to describe the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification
and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), The primary purpose of HAZCOM (Hazard Communication) is to reduce the
frequency of incidents and injuries caused by chemicals and to educate the workers how to react when they
engage in emergency due to chemical exposure or spill etc.
2. Scope:
This section is implemented on all Business Units of KE and its administered locations (where applicable).
3. Summary:
The GHS is of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, standardizing and harmonizing the classification and
labeling of chemicals. It is a logical and comprehensive approach to:
a) Define health, physical and environmental hazards of chemicals.
b) Create classification processes that use available data on chemicals for comparison with the defined
hazard criteria; and
c) Communicate hazard information, as well as protective measures, on labels and Safety Data Sheets
(SDS).
4. Safety Data Sheet:

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is the comprehensive documents which provide the information needed to
understand following:
a) What chemical is?
b) What hazards are presents?
c) How to response to these hazards?
As per OSHA, following mandatory information must be part of every SDS:
1. Chemical Identification 2. Hazard (s) Identification
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients 4. First Aid Measures
5. Fire Fighting Measures 6. Accidental Release Measures
7. Handling & Storage 8. Exposure Control and PPE
9. Physical & Chemical Properties 10. Stability & Reactivity
11. Toxicological Information 12. Ecological Information
13. Disposal Considerations 14. Transportation Information
15. Regulatory Information 16. Others
Reference: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standards: Safety Data Sheet
Note:
SDS are not risk assessment. When using substances, risk assessment must be performed by taking guideline
from SDS.
Where applicable, every site shall be equipped with SDS.
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5. GHS Labels:
Flame Over Circle Flame Skull & Crossbones
Corrosion Exploding Bomb Gas Cylinder
Environment Health Effects Exclamation Mark

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6. Sample HAZCOM:

• “KE-Gen-BQPS-II-HSEQ-II/029 - Safety Signs & Tags”
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9.35 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs):
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were widely used as a fire retardant and insulator in the manufacture of
transformers and capacitors due to their ability to withstand exceptionally high temperatures till 1979. KE has used
PCBs as dielectric oil in the past and has relevance with the issues related to the management, disposal, and
alternatives of PCBs as a category of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
Although KE has eliminated PCB from its system with the assistance from Ministry of Climate Change Pakistan and
United Nations Development Programme. However, in case PCB presence is found, care must be taken to ensure
strict adherence to PCB Management Procedure as it lists all the required safety precautions, personal protective
equipment, handling, storage, decontamination, and disposal protocols.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 029 PCB Management Procedure”

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9.36 Asbestos & Asbestos Containing Material, Equipment & Items:
KE has generally eliminated asbestos from its facilities. Asbestos shall not be used in new projects. Demolishing
works where asbestos may be present must be conducted with strict adherence to Asbestos Management
Procedure as it defines all required personal protective equipment and decontamination protocols.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 027 Asbestos Management Procedure”

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9.37 Work over or adjacent to water:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of Work Over Adjacent to Water is to provide guidelines for safe work practices.
2. Scope:
This section is applicable to all KE Locations (where applicable).
When workers are engaged in work over or near water and when danger of drowning exists, suitable
protection (lifesaving and rescue equipment) shall be provided.
a) Life vests shall be worn by employee/contractor when working over water. Full body harness with
double lanyard for 100% securing the personal all the times shall be used to avoid fall hazard.
b) KE shall ensure that people that have fallen in water can be easily and swiftly be rescued and/or
brought to the shore.
• “Safety Rule Book”
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9.38 Adverse Weather:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this Procedure is to provide guidelines to stay alter for Adverse weather forecast and same is
immediately communicated to all concern stake holders.
2. Scope:
This Adverse Weather Procedure applies to all KE locations.
3. Summary:
KE in collaboration with MET department is monitoring weather updates day and night of all the strategic
location of assets and operational areas and when inclement weather is expected, necessary corrective and
preventive measures/precautions is implemented to ensure safe continual operations, avoid any incident to
employee/ contractor, member of general public and loss of equipment/property:
a) Adverse weather forecast is immediately communicated to all internal and external stake holders for
taking early necessary precautions for any forthcoming weather issues.
b) Safety alerts/advisories for emergent safety issues to public, posted on social media, safety alert
messages forwarded to employees and public.
c) Ensure safety messages/alerts are disseminated to customers/public utilizing all possible forms of
media including local cable networks, as and when required/advised by HSE concern departments.
d) Ensure media campaign for public safety before and during monsoons as well as heat waves.
e) Adverse weather conditions include:
i. Heat Wave, Extremely hot and humid weather,
ii. Medium to heavy rainfall
iii. Floods
iv. Heavy and continued sandstorm,
v. Strong winds,
vi. Lightning and thunderstorms,
• “KE-SP-026 - Disaster Management Procedure”
• “HSE-D and HSE-G&T Manuals”
• “KE Social Media”
• “KE Business Continuity Plan 2021”
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9.39 Environmental Management System:
1. Environment and Sustainability Management System (ESMS)

KE has established an Environmental & Sustainability manual which defines KE’s Environment and Sustainability
Management System (ESMS) and provides guidelines for the implementation and operation of the ESMS to all
personnel including all relevant documents to ensure that the business activities undertaken by KE have a minimal
impact on the surrounding and wider environment. KE Management Places Environment & Sustainability (E&S)
ahead of its planning, construction, operations, maintenance schedules, quality, costs, and all other phases of
business. To accomplish and sustain this goal, each employee must accept and exercise individual responsibility by
working safely and contribute effectively towards environmentally sustainable activities across KE. The ESMS
Manual captures the detailed rules to be followed by all concerned in connection and acts as a signposting document
to indicate how each of the clauses in ISO14001:2015 is addressed. It contains:
a) Corporate HSEQ Policy
b) Corporate environmental procedures and controls
c) Statements of responsibility and authority
d) Identification of the resources and training allocated to management, performance of work and verification
activities including internal audit
e) Appointment of the Environment & Sustainability Management Representative (ESMR)
f) Arrangement for periodic management reviews
The scope covers all the departments falling under BU Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Enabling Functions,
and third-party contractors/suppliers working across KE.
Below is an overview of Corporate environmental procedures. For details, refer ESMS Manual.
2. Environmental Aspect Impact Assessment

The ESMS of KE is developed to manage significant environmental aspects so as to minimize or eliminate their
impacts on the environment. The planning process commences with the identification and updating of
environmental aspects. In order to evaluate the impacts of its activities to the environment, KE shall establish,
implement and maintain a procedure to identify the environmental aspects of its activities and services that it can
control and those that it can influence taking into account planned or new developments, or new or modified
activities and services. These aspects, inclusive of those arising from works carried out by contractors, are
registered in the "Register of Environmental Aspects".
Each department will conduct assessment to identify its environmental aspects that can result in a positive or a
negative impact. This aspect/impact assessment will be conducted on the risk matrix where the highest rated
risks will be given the highest priority and mitigation plan will be developed. KE shall ensure that all
environmental aspects that may pose significant impacts to the environment are under control and
prioritized for improvements. KE shall keep this information up to date.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 039 Environmental Aspect Impact Assessment”

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3. Environmental Legal Register

KE shall establish, implement, and maintain a procedure to identify and maintain access to legal requirements that
are relevant to the company, as well as other requirements that the company subscribes to which relates to the
company’s environmental aspects.
KE shall identify all relevant regulations, codes of practice and guidelines that are applicable to the environmental
aspects of its activities and services and record this information in the Environmental Legal Register. KE shall keep
this information up to date.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 015 Environmental Legal Register”
4. Environmental Monitoring and Management

In order to meet the company’s commitment to compliance, KE shall regularly monitor and evaluate the
compliance status of the applicable environmental legal requirements and other requirements that the company
subscribes to. The records of the results of the periodic evaluations shall be retained.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 016 Environmental Monitoring and Management”
5. SF6 Monitoring
KE uses Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) at high voltage interface between the generation and transmission systems for
insulation, arc quenching, and current interruption in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and circuit breakers. It is also
used in Distribution RMUs. SF6 is a fully fluorinated compound (FFC) gas, recognized as being the most potent
greenhouse gas. Having 23,900 times the global warming potential in comparison to carbon dioxide (CO2). SF6 has
atmospheric lifetimes of up to 3200 years, thereby significantly and permanently contributing to global warming.
Management of SF6 Gas must be done with strict adherence to SF6 Monitoring & Management Procedure as it lists
all the required safety precautions, personal protective equipment, handling, storage and disposal protocols.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 028 SF6 Monitoring & Management Procedure”
6. EMF Monitoring
Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are emitted around energized power lines and electric equipment. There has been
scientific debate about the health effects of EMF exposure, there is no agreement among the scientific community
about certain effects. However, the weak evidence has led some legislation bodies and international organizations
to put some standards regarding exposure to EMF.
KE has established a procedure to provide guidelines for Electromagnetic Field (EMF) measurement and
management and ensuring safe exposure of KE staff and general public to KE’s transmission and distribution
network. It also lists the International Standards Guidelines as well as measuring, recording, reducing and reporting
protocols.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 030 EMF Monitoring & Management Procedure”

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7. Indoor Air Quality Monitoring

KE is committed to provide each employee a safe place of employment and will take actions to keep the workplace
free of recognized hazards that cause, or are likely to cause, serious physical harm and, when available, will employ
feasible means that will eliminate or materially reduce the recognized workplace hazard. KE recognizes the impact
that indoor air quality has in the workplace and has developed a procedure to provide the staff with the optimum
level of indoor air quality at KE locations and recommend actions for identifying and resolving IAQ issues in a manner
that prevents them from reoccurring and avoids the creation of other problems.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 041 Indoor air Quality Monitoring Procedure”
8. Noise Monitoring
Consistent exposure to noise levels above allowable limits and suggested duration is hazardous to human health
and in such case precautionary measures should be employed. The purpose of this procedure is to provide
guidelines for hearing conservation and occupational noise management within KE premises as per OSHA Hearing
Conservation Program. The ambient noise monitoring at and beyond the boundary of the facilities is covered in the
scope of KE-SP-015 Environmental Monitoring & Measurement Procedure.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 042 Noise Monitoring Procedure”
9. Illumination Monitoring
Lighting is an essential provision for any workplace. It is preferable to provide uniform illumination over the entire
workplace by combining both natural and artificial lighting. Localized lighting may be required in certain cases to cut
costs and improve illumination. The purpose of this procedure is to eliminate the risk of harm (injury or illness) due
to poor lighting where reasonably practicable.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 043 Illumination Monitoring Procedure”
10. Waste Management

Waste is generated from various activities at different locations across KE. The type of waste generated depends
upon the nature of operations and activities at a particular location or site. Improper management and disposal can
cause serious impacts on health and problems to the surrounding environment. Proper methods of waste disposal
have to be undertaken to ensure that it does not affect the environment or cause health hazards. It is the
responsibility of the respective BU to protect human health and the environment by ensuring compliance with the
applicable regulatory requirements.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 012 Waste Management Procedure”
11. Hazardous Substance Management

KE management is committed to protect the environment and to ensure the health and safety of employees,
contractors and visitors. Employees and contractors must be aware of the hazardous substances, their safe
management, and hazards of spills and know how to protect themselves and the environment.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 017 Hazardous Substance Management Procedure”

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12. Resource Conservation

Sustainable natural resource conservation is a process of rational use and skilful management and preservation of
the natural environment with all its resources. BUs at K-Electric shall quantify current practice, set targets and take
practical action to reduce environmental impact and costs by optimizing the use of resources.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 40 Resource Conservation”
13. Environmental Studies & Management

Under federal and provincial Environmental Protection Acts, no proponent of a project can commence construction
or operation without filing an initial environmental examination, an environmental impact assessment or an
environmental checklist with the respective Agency and obtaining an approval in respect thereof. There is a
procedure to set a guideline to carry out Environmental Studies of new and expansion projects within KE for
regulatory compliance and to ensure that the business activities undertaken have a minimal impact on the
surrounding and wider environment.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 038 Environmental Studies & Management Procedure”
14. Chance Find Procedure

This procedure outlines the commitments and shapes the responsibilities, monitoring, and implementation
schedule in relation to Chance Finds for cultural heritage during execution of the projects undertaken by KE.
It includes the mitigation guidelines necessary to ensure that negative impacts to cultural heritage, due to
project activities are prevented or, if this is not possible, as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) during
different project phases.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 044 Chance Find Procedure”
15. Internal Environmental Audit
KE believes that audit is an important tool in the establishment, measurement, maintenance, and continuous
improvement of environment performance. Audit compares performance vs. established standards and
evaluates effectiveness of systems in accomplishing their intended purpose. Proper auditing provides a
process that nourishes and reinforces correct systems, behaviour and work practices while identifying
opportunities for improvement.
KE has in place a procedure to carry out periodic environmental management system audits to:
a) Determine whether or not the environmental management system:
i. Conforms to planned arrangements for environmental management including the requirements
of ISO 14001.
ii. Has been properly implemented and maintained.
b) Provide audit results and information for management review for environmental improvement.
The audit procedure covers audit criteria, scope, frequency and methods, as well as responsibilities and
requirements for conducting audits and reporting results and retaining associated records.
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KE conducts environmental audits on a regular basis to ensure appropriate preventive actions are being taken
as planned, and corrective actions being carried out timely.
“Relevant procedure: KE – SP – 033 Environmental Excellence Award Audit Criteria & Procedure”
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9.40 HSE Signs:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to provide guidelines based on world recognized standards as well as best
industry practices to ensure that all safety signs, sign boards, tags and other hazard communication methods
at KE and its administered location are homogenized and according to world class standards.
The purposes of this standard is to:
1. Establish a uniform and consistent visual layout for safety tags and sign boards etc.
2. Minimize the proliferation of designs for safety tags and sign boards etc.
3. Establish a uniform system for safety tags and sign boards etc. that communicates safety information.
2. Scope:
This section shall apply to all Safety Signs, sign boards, Tags and other hazard communication methods at all
KE administered locations and infrastructures.
KE believes that all hazards should be clearly identified, and proper actions shall be taken to prevent any
human interaction with these hazards.
3. Types of Safety Signs:
a) Prohibition/ Danger Sign:

A sign prohibiting behavior likely to increase or cause
danger (e.g. “no access for unauthorized persons‟). Danger
signs shall be used only where an immediate hazard exists.
Danger signs shall have red as the predominating color for
the upper panel; black outline on the borders; and a white
lower panel for additional sign wording.
Intrinsic features:
i. Round shape.
ii. Black pictogram on white background, red edging and diagonal line (the red part to take up at
least 35% of the area of the sign).
b) Warning/ Caution Sign:

A sign giving warning of a hazard or danger. Caution signs
shall be used only to warn against potential hazards or to
caution against unsafe practices. The standard color of the
background shall be yellow; and the panel, black with
yellow letters. Any letters used against the yellow background shall be black.
Intrinsic features:
i. Triangular shape.
ii. Black pictogram on a yellow background with black edging (the yellow part to take up at least
50% of the area of the sign).
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c) Notice & Mandatory Sign:

A sign prescribing specific behavior (e.g. eye protection
must be worn‟). Notice sign must be square in shape with a
blue background and message written in white.
Mandatory Sign Intrinsic features:
i. Round shape
ii. White pictogram on a blue background (the blue
part to take up at least 50% of the area of the sign).
d) Emergency Escape Sign:

A sign giving information on emergency exits, first aid, or rescue
facilities. i.e. emergency exit/ escape route. Escape signs, when
required, shall be lettered in legible red letters, not less than 6 inches
high, on a white field and the principal stroke of the letters shall be at
least three-fourths inch in width.
Intrinsic feature; rectangular or square shape.
e) Safety Instruction Signs:

Safety instruction signs, when used, shall be white with green
upper panel with white letters to convey the principal message.
Any additional wording on the sign shall be black letters on the
white background (see accompanying figure).
f) Directional Signs:
Directional signs, other than automotive traffic signs specified
in the paragraph below, shall be white with a black panel and
a white directional symbol. Any additional wording on the sign
shall be black letters on the white background.
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g) Traffic Signs:
Construction areas shall be posted with legible traffic signs at points of hazard. All traffic control signs,
or devices used for protection of construction workers shall conform to American National Standards
Institute ANSI D6.1-1971, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.
h) Fire Safety Sign:

Provides information on the identification or location of firefighting equipment or gives warning in case
of fire.
Intrinsic features:
i. Rectangular or square shape.
ii. White pictogram on a red background (the red part to take up at least 50% of the area of the
sign).
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4. How to select a right sign to match risk level?

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5. Design Specifications
a. Safety Signs Format:

The safety alert symbol shall precede the signal
word. The base of the safety alert symbol shall be
on the same horizontal line as the base of the
letters of the signal word. The height of the safety
alert symbol shall be equal to or exceed the signal
word in letter height.
For safety tags, signal word panel shall be located
near top of the tag, above message panel.
Following are the standard formats of safety signs
/ tags/ boards.
Sample# 01
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OSHA / ANSI old signs:
OSHA / ANSI new signs:

• “KE-Gen-BQPS-II-HSEQ-II/029 - Safety Signs & Tags”
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9.41 Housekeeping:
1. Purpose:
This procedure defines a system for ensuring compliance to the housekeeping practices and promoting
healthy competition through a reward and reprimand system.
2. Scope:
This procedure is applicable to all KE owned and rented locations excluding the operational locations, whose
housekeeping performance is already being covered under SLA (Safety Leader Award) Criteria.
3. Procedure:
To implement and promote good housekeeping practices in the company at par with the best industrial
practices, location owners are required to maintain their workplace, carry out Housekeeping inspections in
accordance with this guideline and maintain record (signed hardcopy). The location owner shall submit
monthly housekeeping inspection checklists to Corporate HSEQ before end of each month through KE online
Portal.
a) Location owner will constitute team(s) to ensure the housekeeping is being maintained.
b) Corporate HSEQ shall conduct bi-annual housekeeping audits for monitoring implementation as per
criteria attached as Annex “A”.
c) Location owners shall close open points within 10 days upon receipt of audit or inspection report. In
case any point requires longer time, budgetary approval or involvement of other departments, an
action plan with timeline shall be sent to CHSEQ in stipulated time mentioned above.
d) Corp HSEQ shall conduct periodic analysis and present to leadership for continual improvement.

• “KE-SP-025 - Fire Safety and housekeeping Award Procedure”
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9.42 Hygiene & First Aid Facilities:
1. Purpose:
This describes a proper Health & Hygiene Management System to specify precautions to be taken or
equatorial that shall be on hand or utilized to minimize health and safety risks. Highlight significant health
and safety concerns or activities and any health and safety documentation that is applicable.
2. Scope:
This applies to all KE personnel, contractor’s employees, and visitors.
3. Main Functions:
a) Industrial Accident & Emergencies:

To take care of the health of workers and get them treated in case of accident, investigate to find out
root causes of the accident and suggest preventive measures to avoid recurrence. Industrial Hygiene Unit
(IHU) deals with all sorts of Industrial Accidents and Emergencies/ occurring during assigned work. The
doctors of I. H. Unit remain on call / stand by during & after office hours, round the clock 7/24, for any
Industrial accident to facilitate treatment and transportation, and reduce financial and skill loss to the
Company.
Note: For detail, refer Annex ‘A’ of KE-SP-013
b) Installation & Replenishment First Aid Box:

First aid boxes are installed throughout KE locations scattered over a vast area of outspread KE domain.
The first aid boxes are meant to provide first aid to the employees who come across any sort of injury
like, scratches, abrasions, cuts, Burns, fractures, or foreign body to the eyes. It is also helpful to control
bleeding or revive an unconscious patient/injured person. This is in accordance with Sindh Factories rule
1975 section-94.
Note: For detail, refer Annex ‘B’ of KE-SP-013
c) Vaccination:
Vaccinations against notorious and deadly diseases, to employees are mandatory by law. Vaccination of
all KE employees and their dependent family members are carried out against Hepatitis B, Tetanus,
Typhoid, Dog bite, Chicken Pox etc. in accordance with EPI Program of Govt. of Pakistan and factories
act.
Industrial Health Unit’s Vaccination Program comprises of:
• Routine Vaccination at I. H. Unit on all working days.
• Setting of Vaccination Camps at various KE Colonies, generating stations & offices etc. according to
a notified program.
Note: For detail, refer Annex ‘C’ of KE-SP-013
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d) Hygiene Card Examination:

The Medical Examination of Workers shall be done twice a year, is mandatory by law. Each worker shall
be provided with a Hygiene Card in which entries are recorded twice a year i.e. Jan & July by Medical
Officer after Medical Check-up to the effect that the worker is not suffering from any contagious /
communicable or infectious disease. If a worker is found to be suffering from any such disease, he shall
not be appointed on work till he is treated and declared free from such disease from the medical staff.
Note: For detail, refer Annex ‘D’ of KE-SP-013
e) Hygiene Inspection Visit of Premises / Canteens:

Hygiene inspection of all KE premises, colonies & installations including canteens is the prime function
performed by M.O / Sanitary Inspector of IHU. This is in accordance with factories act 1934, chapter III
section 13 to 22 and 24.
A monthly program trial be prepared and dispatched by doctors with the coordination of Manager Admin
to various KE offices. The discrepancies found and notified to concerned departments for early
rectification with intimation to higher authorities.
Note: For detail, refer Annex ‘E’ of KE-SP-013
f) First Aid Training:

Training of KE employees shall be done in batches, department/region wise to enable them to take safety
precautions which can reduce the risk of major accident / major loss of human as well as KE properties.
They are also trained to combat any injury/accident in a proper way before the victim gets proper medical
attention.
Note: For detail, refer Annex ‘F’ of KE-SP-013
g) Audits / Reward / Reprimand:

For SLA Award twice i.e. in May/ June & November/ December carried out by IHU team of Medical
Department.
h) Issuance of Circulars:
Industrial Health Unit issues circulars through administrator from time to time regarding health & safety
like health advisory, weather advisory, working in heat (loo lagna), dengue fever, bird flu, burns etc.
• “KE-SP-013 - Occupational Health & Hygiene Management System/ Procedure”
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9.43 Fire Prevention:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance, awareness, define roles and responsibilities of
departmental executives and senior management at all KE business operations and to ensure:
a) Functions of Corporate HSEQ Fire Section are clearly outlined.
b) Functions, roles, and responsibilities of All BUs with respect to fire protection and prevention.
2. Scope:
This procedure applies to all BUs/employees’ of K-Electric and contract employees.
3. HSE Related Legal/Regulatory Requirements:

a) Building Code of Pakistan Fire Safety Provisions 2016
b) Sindh Factories Act 2015
c) NEPRA POWER Safety Code
d) Civil Defence Act/Building by Laws
e) NFPA (1, 10, 13, 14,24, 25, 72, 101, 850, 2001 and other applicable standards)
4. Procedure:
a) Emergency Response Organization:

KE has established an Emergency Response Organization for responding to accidents and emergencies at
its KE House (Refer to procedure KE-ERP-002 or emergency response plan template Annexure “A”).
Similarly, each BU shall formalize their Emergency Response Procedure to respond and to prevent the
escalation of any unforeseen (Accident / incident). The Emergency Response Organization consists of the
Emergency Controller, who in the case of KE House shall be DD- Administration assisted by Manager
Administration. For all dept./ BU’s, the duty of Emergency controller shall be assigned by BU’s/
departments assisted by Safety Coordinator and fire wardens posted at each BUs / departments.
b) Functions:
The fire preventive and management system envisage a fire system which is both effective and practicable
in operation. A decentralized system of fire prevention has been adopted, to timely and effectively prevent
fire and its associated effects.
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Fire safety inspection conducted quarterly at G&T locations and Monthly at other KE locations as per KE-
SP-024 Fire Safety Inspection Procedure
• Fire Safety inspections are also reported through online KE portal to ensure fire safety vigilance at
KE locations.
• Biannual Fire Safety audits of KE Distribution and Support locations are conducted to maintain good
housekeeping and fire safety practices at the locations as per KE-SP-025 Fire Safety and
Housekeeping Award procedure.
• Safety Leaders Award Audit conducted biannually to check the safety, Fire Safety, equipment
healthiness and housekeeping at G&T locations as per G&T Safety Leaders Award Criteria.

• “KE-SP-21 - Fire Prevention and Management System Procedure”
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9.44 Emergency Management System:
1. Purpose:
To identify potential hazards and formulate a procedure at KE Offices/locations whereby an appropriate
response could be initiated in case of any emergency. It also covers the requirement First aid and Emergency
Rescue methods.
2. Scope:
This procedure is applicable to all KE Offices/locations after customization.
3. Introduction:
a) Reference to KE-SP-021 Section 5.1 Emergency Response Organization, KE has established and
maintains plans and procedures to identify the potential for, and response to, incidents and
emergency situations, and for preventing and mitigating the likely illness and injury that may be
associated with them.
b) “Each BU shall formalize their Emergency Response Procedure to respond and to prevent the
escalation of any unforeseen (Accident / incident)”
c) To facilitate BUs for development of Emergency Response Plans for their building/location, Corporate
HSEQ has provided a template in (KE-ERP-001) and Guidelines for the use of template are attached in
Annexure “A” of KE-SP-021.
d) The guideline template is prepared for Emergency Response Plan preparation of General Office
Buildings and is not intended for Grid Stations and Generation Plants, who have their own location
specific Emergency Response Plans.
e) Corp HSEQ Team shall review its emergency preparedness and response plans and procedures, after
the occurrence of incidents or emergency situations, or addition of a new process / activity.
f) Periodically test such procedures on regular basis through evacuation drills as per prescribed
frequency in the procedure.
4. Emergency Response Organization:

The Emergency Response Organization of < XYZ Building > consists of the Emergency Controller, Mr. XXX
assisted by Mr. YYY along with safety wardens posted at each floor/ major units of the building occupied by
KE.
5. < XYZ Building >Emergency Response Team (ERT):

a) Emergency Controller: DGM/Manager/Assistant Manager, Mr. XXX will be overall in charge and
assume responsibility as “Emergency Controller”. Manager/AM/Officer, Mr.YYY will assist him and
also assumes responsibility in the absence of emergency controller.
b) The ERT will respond to emergencies such as fires or any other potential accidents / emergency
conditions. The Overall responsibility will lie with the Emergency Controller assisted by his deputy and
Safety Wardens.
c) Nominated Emergency Controller shall nominate “Safety Wardens” as team members, keeping in view
that all < XYZ Building > Floors/Areas are adequately covered. The team shall respond in accordance
with the emergency response instructions.
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d) The list of Safety Wardens/Emergency Response Team in < XYZ Building > is documented in Annexure
“C”. The updated list shall be maintained by Emergency Controller.
6. Emergency Rescue:
This section is intended to give only general knowledge of safe and effective methods of applying first aid for
certain types of injuries. Keep the injured person lying down in a comfortable position, head level with the
body, until you know that the injury is serious.
Look for discharge of blood, stoppage of breathing, signs of poisoning, burns, fractures and dislocations.
Remember that serious bleeding, stoppage of breathing, and internal poisoning must be treated immediately
in that order before anything else is done.
a) Send someone to call a physician or ambulance.
b) Never give water or liquid to an unconscious person.
c) Keep onlookers away from the injured person.
d) Do not let the victim see the injury.
e) Make the victim comfortable and cheerful, if possible.
f) Keep the victim warm but maintain normal body temperature.
g) Keep calm and do not be hurried into moving the injured person unless necessary.
I. Hemorrhage (Bleeding)
II. Internal Hemorrhage
III. Nose Bleeding
IV. Sun Stroke, Heat Stroke & Hear Exhaustion
V. Fainting
VI. Fractures (Broken Bone)
VII. Transportation of Victims
VIII. Wounds
IX. Splinters or Foreign Substances in Body
X. Animal Bites
XI. Snake Bite
XII. Shock
XIII. Breathing and heartbeat
XIV. Identifying the snake
XV. Cleaning the bitten area
XVI. Cold therapy
XVII. Medicine to relieve pain
XVIII. Snakebite kits
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XIX. Electrical Burns

XX. Eye Injuries
XXI. Sprain & Strains
XXII. Bruises
XXIII. Frostbite
XXIV. Heimlich Maneuver
XXV. Method of Pole Top Rescue

• “KE-ERP-002 - Emergency Response Plan KE House
• “KE SP-013 - Occupational Health & Hygiene Management System Procedure”
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9.45 Incident Reporting & Investigation:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to document the process for reporting and investigating incidents that occur in
K-Electric Business Units, Departments, either On-the job or Off-the-job in a way that:
a) Promotes thorough and efficient investigation in a timely manner
b) Promotes uniform, accurate, clear, and concise documentation, and reporting
c) Identifies and implements recommendations to prevent incident recurrence
d) Promote Safe, Secure Electricity and elimination of Public Safety incidents
e) Involves the right people to get the information
f) Ensures a clear understanding of key factors and key learning
g) Participating personnel obtain a positive learning experience
h) Promotes an atmosphere of openness by improving communications and understanding about the
incident
i) Providing input to the development and implementation of HSEQ policies, procedures, guidelines, and
standards
So that recurrence of the incident is PREVENTED.
2. Scope:
This section describes the requirement for complying with the Process Safety Management (PSM) element
on Incident Reporting and Investigation.
3. Classification of Injury & Accident:
a) Definition of Accident:
An incident is an unexpected / unplanned occurrence that interferes with the orderly progress of work
and that caused or might have caused one or more of the following:
• A serious injury or adverse effect on the health of one or more employees.
• Actual or potential significant loss of physical facilities even though potential for injury was small.
• An environmental incident.
• A situation that could have an unfavorable impact (Adverse community reaction) on the public.
Incidents (other than environmental incidents) have been classified into three major categories:
1) Work related
2) Non work related
3) Off the job
Work related incidents can be categorized in following:
1) Process Safety Incident (Electrical / Non-Electrical)
2) Personnel Safety Incident (Electrical / Non-Electrical)
3) Vehicle Incident
4) Near miss
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4. Reporting an Incident:
The initial incident / injury occurrence information will be submitted by the respective first line supervisor
with copies to the concerned area in-charges, respective BU HSE and CHSEQ as per below mentioned
timelines. Incidents/near miss can be reported through Incident Reporting system (IRS). Till the time incident
reporting system is developed on share point portal, current incidents reporting system of emails can be
utilized.
Reports can also be sent through email.
Respective BU HSE will issue FIR - an Orange flyer – Annexure C, on all incidents and injuries as an alert to all
concerned within 24 working hours of receipt an initial report.
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5. Public Accidents:
a) ALL public accidents will be shared by line supervisor of dept./IBC/plants to respective BU HSE on
“Form C-4” (Annexure A) and onward with CHSEQ for sharing with Leadership.
b) After sharing the initial information with leadership, investigation shall be held as per below
mentioned Table ‘A’.
c) An investigating team will be appointed for Team investigation by the Head of CHSEQ in consultation
with CEO. Investigation team will be led by the cross functional Team Lead (Director or above) across
BUs. Detail investigation with Why tree analysis will be done by the team. Detail report should be
submitted to the CHSEQ Department within 10 working days of initial information of the accident for
onward submission to Leadership.
d) Public Accident form – Rebuttal Form (Annexure E) shall be filled by respective dept./IBC/plant’s and
same will be forwarded to CHSEQ within 15 working days along with (necessary documentations,
witness statement, video etc.) keeping respective BU HSE in loop. CHSEQ shall conduct investigation,
if required.
The decision to designate type of investigation lies with respective HSE Head except Team investigation, for
which CHSEQ will designate investigation team.
• “KE-SP-002 - Incident Investigation Procedure”
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9.46 HSE Performance Reporting:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to document the process for Monthly HSE Performance reporting incidents that
occur in K-Electric Business Units, Departments, either On-the job or Off-the-job to NEPRA.
2. Scope:
This section shall be applicable to KE and its administered locations.
3. Summary:
a) KE emphasizes accuracy and transparency when reporting monthly Occupational Health, Safety &
Environment (HSE) performance report.
b) Monthly HSE performance shall include all HSE data of KE BU’s (Client, Contractor, Consultant, and
member of general public). The performance report shall be prepared on Annexure-3 and soft copy
shall be sent to NEPRA email address: "[email protected]" by 10th of each month for the previous
month HSE Performance. Original record of year-end report shall be retained and preserved by KE for
three (03) years.
c) The Monthly HSE Performance Report shall contain only TOTAL NUMBERS of On-job Fatality, Lost Time
Injury or Illness, Restricted Duty Injury or Illness, Medical Treatment Injury or Illness, First Aid Injury
or Illness, Fire Incident at Licensee (KE) Property, Licensee Property Damage Incident, Crane/Heavy
Equipment Incident related to Licensee, Fatality of member of general public and Major
Environmental or Occupational Health Violation.
d) The Monthly HSE Performance Report shall NOT contain any supporting or relevant document unless
directed by NEPRA.

• “KE-SP-003 - Safety Reward & Reprimand Policy”
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9.47 HSE Audits:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this document is to discuss importance of effective auditing in HSE management and provide
guidelines for conducting and evaluating HSE audits.
K-Electric believes that audits are important tools in the establishment, measurement, maintenance, and
continuous improvement of process safety performance. Audits compare performance vs. established
standards and evaluate effectiveness of systems in accomplishing their intended purpose. Proper auditing
provides a process that nourishes and reinforces correct systems, behavior and work practices while
identifying opportunities for improvement.
2. Scope:
This section describes the requirement for complying with the Process Safety Management element on
Audits & Observations.
3. Summary:
Auditing is an important aspect of safety management system, if used properly and tactfully, audits bring
various good results, e.g.
1. Maintain standards by ensuring that everyone follows the rules and procedures
2. Highlights areas where rules and procedures are insufficient
3. Measures the effect of safety training and reveals weaknesses
4. Motivates supervisors/ workers by giving results of their safety efforts
A documented audit program should be in place which also provides guidelines for conducting and evaluating
results of safety audits by line managers and safety personnel. Necessary training should be provided to all
relevant personnel on auditing techniques.
Audit program/ results should be stewarded by line managers/ respective BU HSE. The audits should be used
to determine necessary changes in management of safety. This procedure covers the requirements,
guidelines on how to conduct audits, compile report and steward recommendations for following types of
audits: 1st Party PSM Audits (Internal Audit); 2nd Party PSM Audits; 3rd Party Audit (External PSM Audits);
Hazardous Substances Survey; Safety Critical System Audit.
The intent is to comply with the applicable Legal and Regulatory requirements, OSHA regulation 29 CFR
1910.269 - operation and maintenance of electric power generation, control, transformation, transmission,
and distribution lines and equipment, 29 CFR 1910.119 - preventing or minimizing the consequences of
catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive chemicals and EPA regulation 40 CFR Part
68-Protection of Environment, Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions.
4. Audit:
An audit is a methodical examination of a facility’s procedures and practices to verify whether they comply
with Corporate and legal requirements, internal policies, and good practices, whether they are being
followed and whether they are effective.
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5. Audit Types - 1st Party Audit:

An audit of a worksite carried out by team comprising of personnel working at that worksite, as per worksite’s
established HSE program. It is an Own-Area Audit in which no independent auditor (from outside the
company) is employed. There are several types, or levels, of 1st party audits typically conducted at a worksite,
some types are listed below.
a) Behavior Based Audit
b) Layered or Tiered Audit
c) Area Audit
d) Cross Functional Audit
e) Focused Audits
6. Audit Types – 2nd Party Audit:

An audit of a worksite carried out by independent auditors, as per worksite’s established HSE program. The
auditors are staff of the same company and thus are knowledgeable in corporate HSE program; however,
they are working at different worksite. The strength of 2nd party audit is that auditors are external to the
worksite and therefore, carry out the audit from an independent viewpoint, which can help in identifying
area of improvement that may be overlooked during internal audits.
7. Audit Types – 3rd Party Audit:

An audit of worksite PSM program, conducted by personnel who are external to K-Electric, e.g. DuPont,
Government agencies.
Note: For detail, see following;

• “KE-SP-011 - Audit and Observation Policy”
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9.48 Annual HSE Performance Evaluation:
1. Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to document the process for Annual HSE Performance reporting incidents that
occur in K-Electric Business Units, Departments, either On-the job or Off-the-job to NEPRA.
2. Scope:
This section shall be applicable to KE and its administered location.
3. Summary:
KE has established a system-based procedure for performance measurement and monitoring of Safety
Management System through periodic monitoring of standard evaluation parameters (SEPs) for OHS & EMS.
a) NEPRA will conduct annual HSE performance evaluation for KE "HSE Management System" for last
fiscal year, of documents and record submitted.
b) KE shall provide/ attach all supporting documents/ evidences at NEPRA Data Exchange Portal for last
fiscal year by July 31st of each year for Annual HSE performance evaluation in accordance to
"Annexure-4: Annual HSE Performance Evaluation Form".
c) NEPRA will assign category points such as outstanding, good, adequate, poor, or unsatisfactory to rate
the HSE performance of Licensee, based on provided supporting document/evidences. NEPRA will
deduct points for unavailability, irrelevant, incomplete, or unapproved documents/evidences.
d) Subsequent evaluations shall be conducted every six (6) months, if KE has persistent Poor or
Unsatisfactory HSE performance.
e) Formal performance counselling shall be conducted, if KE has persistent Poor or Unsatisfactory safety
performance after three (03) subsequent evaluations.
f) If KE fails to take corrective and preventive action within prescribed time to improve his HSE
performance, NEPRA may initiate legal proceedings against the KE or registered persons under NEPRA
(Fines) Rules, 2002 until satisfactory corrective and preventive action has been implemented.

• “KE-SP-003 - Safety Reward & Reprimand Policy”
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10.0 ANNEXURES:
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01 Initial Version July, 2010

2.0 SCOPE: ........................................................................................................................................ 7

3.0 DEFINITIONS: .............................................................................................................................. 8

4.0 ABBREVIATIONS: ....................................................................................................................... 16

5.0 INTRODUCTION TO KE: .............................................................................................................. 18

5.1 Our Vision: ................................................................................................................................ 18

5.2 Our Mission: ............................................................................................................................. 18

5.3 Our Values: ............................................................................................................................... 18

6.0 CORPORATE HSEQ POLICY: ........................................................................................................ 19

7.0 SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE POLICY: ............................................................................................ 20

8.0 DRIVING AND TRANSPORT SAFETY POLICY:................................................................................ 22

9.0 NEPRA POWER SAFETY CODE-2021 REQUIREMENTS: ................................................................. 24

9.1 Compliance to The Legal and Other Requirements: .................................................................... 24

9.2 HSEQ Management Team: ......................................................................................................... 30

9.3 Communication Plan: ................................................................................................................ 33

9.4 Risk & Impact Assessments: ...................................................................................................... 38

9.5 HSE Meetings: ........................................................................................................................... 39

9.6 HSE Orientations: ...................................................................................................................... 41

9.7 Job Specific Trainings: ............................................................................................................... 42

9.8 HSE Awareness Trainings:.......................................................................................................... 44

9.9 Control of Visitors & Animal Access: .......................................................................................... 45

9.10 Contractors, Sub-Contractors & Suppliers: ............................................................................. 46

9.11 Management HSE Walk-Through/ Site Tours: ......................................................................... 48

9.12 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/ Work Instructions:....................................................... 49

9.13 Documents & Record Control:................................................................................................ 51

9.14 Engineering & Construction Management: ............................................................................. 53

9.15 Operation & Maintenance: .................................................................................................... 55

9.16 Asset Integrity Management:................................................................................................. 60

9.17 Management of Change: ....................................................................................................... 63

9.18 Traffic Management: ............................................................................................................. 65

9.19 Task Risk Assessment/ Job Safety Analysis: ............................................................................ 66

9.20 Personal Protective Equipment: ............................................................................................. 68

9.21 De-Energized Transmission & Distribution Circuits & Apparatus: ............................................ 70

9.22 Working on Energized Conductors & Apparatus: .................................................................... 72

9.23 Safe Practices for Transformer & Capacitor Installations: ........................................................ 74

9.24 Electrical Isolations:............................................................................................................... 77

9.25 Mechanical Isolation: ............................................................................................................ 78

9.26 Permit to Work: .................................................................................................................... 79

9.27 Tools, Portable Power Tools & Heavy Equipment: .................................................................. 81

9.28 Scaffolding: ........................................................................................................................... 83

9.29 Ladders: ................................................................................................................................ 84

9.30 Excavation: ........................................................................................................................... 86

9.31 Welding & Cutting: ................................................................................................................ 87

9.32 Hydro-Jetting: ....................................................................................................................... 88

9.33 Ionizing Radiation:................................................................................................................. 89

9.34 Hazard Communication Program: .......................................................................................... 91

9.35 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): .......................................................................................... 94

9.37 Work over or adjacent to water: ............................................................................................ 96

9.38 Adverse Weather: ................................................................................................................. 97

9.39 Environmental Management System: .................................................................................... 98

1. Environment and Sustainability Management System (ESMS) ........................................................ 98

2. Environmental Aspect Impact Assessment..................................................................................... 98

3. Environmental Legal Register ........................................................................................................ 99

4. Environmental Monitoring and Management ................................................................................ 99

5. SF6 Monitoring ............................................................................................................................. 99

7. Indoor Air Quality Monitoring ..................................................................................................... 100

8. Noise Monitoring ........................................................................................................................ 100