Supervisor Piling (6 month course)

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Brief Job Description: This job role is responsible for maintaining coordination among coworkers by providing information/ updates of activities, briefing the work plan to the
subordinates, organizing and deploying resources and supervising activities for

construction of multiple pile foundations of an allotted area at the construction site. The
individual should possess sound technical knowledge, should be able to monitor and
maintain safe and quality working practices.

Personal Attributes: This job role requires the individual to be physically and mentally
strong enough to oversee the activities involved piling works. The individual should be
having strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, along with
comprehensive technical knowledge of road laying works and ability to supervise
construction crew.

Description
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and interests of its components

Occupation Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/related set of
functions in an industry
Job role Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique
employment opportunity in an organization.

Occupational Standards
(OS)
OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when
carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and
understanding they need to meet the standard consistently. Occupational
Standards are applicable both in the Indian contexts.

Performance Criteria Performance Criteria are statements that together specify the standard of
performance required when carrying out a task.
Qualifications Pack (QP) Qualifications Pack comprises the set of OS, together with the educational,
training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A Qualification Pack
is assigned a unique qualification pack code
Qualification Pack Code Qualification Pack Code is a unique reference code that identifies a
qualifications pack.

National Occupational
Standards (NOS) NOS are Occupational Standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.
Scope Scope is the set of statements specifying the range of variables that an
individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have a
critical impact on the quality of performance required.

Knowledge and
Understanding
Knowledge and Understanding are statements which together specify the
technical, generic, professional and organizational specific knowledge that an
individual needs in order to perform to the required standard

Organizational Context Organizational Context includes the way the organization is structured and
how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have
of their relevant areas of responsibility.
Technical Knowledge Technical Knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific
designated responsibilities.

Core Skills / Generic Skills Core Skills or Generic Skills are a group of skills that are key to learning and
working in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any work
environment. In the context of the OS, these include communication related
skills that are applicable to most job roles.

Keywords /Terms Description
CON Construction
NSQF National Skill Qualifications Framework
QP Qualification Pack
OS Occupational Standards
TBD To Be Decided

Carry out coordination to facilitate pile construction work
Description This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out coordination to
facilitate pile construction work.

Scope The scope covers the following:
 Inform concerned authorities about work status, material/ resource
requirement
 Brief subordinate workers on work methods, safety norms and time lines

Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria Inform concerned authorities about work status, material/ resource requirement
To be competent, the user / individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. assist concerned engineer to make/ modify work plan and sequencing of
activities by providing required information
PC2. report to the concerned engineer about daily labor strength and labor
allocation

PC3. report concerned engineer about status of work with respect to planned
target
PC4. inform concerned authorities for mobilization of resources as per sequence
of multiple piles under construction
PC5. provide requirement of equipment’s for assigned works along with duration
PC6. provide inputs to concerned engineer regarding requirements for
manpower, tools, and materials as per work requirements

PC7. place requirement of electrical arrangement to concerned authority
PC8. provide information to concerned authorities regarding equipment
breakdown/ mobilization, work delay/ stoppage, quality issues and any
anticipated causes that might obstruct work progress
PC9. analyze hazards in workplace and report to concerned authorities for
necessary actions

Brief subordinate workers on work methods, safety norms and time lines
PC10. brief subordinate workers about scopes and timelines to be adhered for
respective activities
PC11. brief subordinate about use of tools, material handling/ storing practices
and sequence of activities
PC12. provide information about hazards and risks involved in working at proximity
to vehicle/ heavy construction equipment’s, deep excavated work spots,
marshy/ muddy work areas etc.

PC13. provide direction regarding popes to be used during piling operations
PC14. brief about standard hand signaling procedure to be adhered while working
with loads such as material handling, pile boring, reinforcement cage lowering by equipment’s etc.
PC15. provide direction for reporting procedure to be maintained during activity
and under emergency situations

Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KA1. standard practices for construction rigging works
KA2. safety rules and regulations for handling and storing required tools,
equipment and materials

KA3. personal protection including the use of related safety gears & equipment’s
KA4. service request procedures for tools, materials and equipment’s
KA5. statutory compliance requirement related to working at height
KA6. statutory compliance requirement related to workmen engagement

B. Technical Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. how to read relevant GFC drawings and extract technical specifications
related to pile construction

KB2. standard procedure for material handling and stacking
KB3. sequence of piling operation as per agreed work plan
KB4. resource required and their specification based on construction drawing
and piling operation

KB5. requirement of equipment, their nature as per scope of work
KB6. precaution to be taken to secure construction materials, equipment against
natural calamity

KB7. manpower requirement for respective activities involved in piling operation
KB8. type of lighting arrangement required on the basis of nature of activity
KB9. installation of electrical outlets as per work requirement
KB10.approved code of practice related construction method and materials used
for piling

KB11.standard work method statement and planned milestones
KB12.type of hazards in pavement construction works and its preventive work
methods to be adhered by the workers
KB13. concept of job related safety precautions and deployment of safety policies
to be observed at workplace

Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills
Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. write in at least two language, preferably in the local language of the site
and basic English
SA2. provide clear and simple instructions, details & sketches to sub-ordinate

SA3. record and document daily productivity report, daily labour attendance &
details regarding work
SA4. prepare basic status updates for the superiors in the prescribed format

Reading Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA5. read one or more language, preferably in the local language of the site
SA6. read drawing, specification and standards related to relevant work
SA7. read key documents including quality standards and standard working
methods
SA8. read various, sign boards, safety rules and safety tags , instructions related
to exit routes during emergency at the workplace

Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA9. speak in one or more language, preferably in one of the local languages of
the site
SA10. listen and follow instructions clearly given by the superior
SA11. provide clear instructions to subordinates for completion of task as per
work plan, time schedule and quality

B. Professional Skills
Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. estimate required material, time and resources for work
SB2. decide alternate course of action in case of hindrance to work
SB3. determine plan for mobilization of resources basis sequence of works
SB4. determine requirement for electrical arrangement at site

Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB5. plan work & organize required resource in coordination with team members
and superior
SB6. plan work targets, allocate time schedule to sub-ordinates and organize
completion of task within allocated time

Customer centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB7. ensure completion of work as per agreed time schedule and quality

Problem solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB8. resolve and solve any conflict within the team
SB9. report to concerned authority in case of any discrepancies in the quantity of
materials and resources

Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB10. assess quantity of materials for day work
SB11. optimize resources
SB12. minimize wastages
SB13. check for hazards at the site and report to necessary authority
SB14. check for quality issues, breakdown, etc. and report to necessary authority

Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB15. assess complexity of the tasks and provide guidance for carrying out
corrective action as per requirement
SB16. identify and assess how violation of any safety norms may lead to accidents
SB17. analyze and determine sequencing of piling works at site

Organize and deploy resources as per work requirement in pile construction
Description This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organize and deploy
resources as per work requirement in pile construction
Scope The scope covers the following:
 Deploy equipment’s as per requirement of piling works
 Deploy material and manpower as per requirement of piling works

Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Deploy equipment’s as per requirement of piling works

To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. coordinate with vehicle/ equipment operators to correct job allocation of
the same and avoid idle condition
PC2. ensure vehicle movement paths/ ramps are clearly defined, properly
leveled/ slopped, compacted, illuminated, provided with adequate signage
and free from any potential hazards

PC3. deploy transportation vehicles and construction equipment’s at specified
work location as per work requirement
PC4. instruct equipment operators for pile boring, excavated soil disposal, earth
filling, grading and compaction work
PC5. ensure borrow pits, trenches and other excavated spots are barricaded and
illuminated properly

PC6. ensure vehicles and equipment’s deployed at site comply with statutory
requirements
PC7. ensure efficient use of vehicle/ equipment by achieving targets and free
rotational

PC8. report break down and unsafe condition observed in vehicle to concerned
authority
PC9. ensure installation of traffic control signage, barriers and their periodical
checks

Deploy material and manpower as per requirement of piling works
PC10. read and interpret drawing, work plan, logistic plan in order to oversee
mobilization of resource as per sequence of piling
PC11. ensure mobilization of pile driving equipments and accessories at specified
locations at appropriate time

PC12. ensure shifting and placing of materials and auxiliary equipments (bentonite
powder bags, pumps and their accessories) to the correct locations in
required quantity
PC13. coordinate with superior and respective authorities in order to arrange
electrical outlets, lighting arrangements at specified locations as per
requirement

PC14. report to concerned authorities for
 fuel required for operation of equipment,
 food required for workforce as and when necessary and
 technical supports required for survey points
 malfunctioning of electrical units

PC15. carry out necessary calculations regarding quantity requirements of
consumable materials considering sequence and stage of activities and
report to superior in advance
PC16. allocate manpower to specified piling locations as per work requirement
considering state of completion
PC17. coordinate with sub-contractors to finalize work measurements and labor
report

KA3. personal protection including the use of related safety gears & equipment
KA4. service request procedures for tools, materials and equipment’s
KA5. statutory compliance requirement related to workmen engagement

B. Technical Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. selection and use of construction equipments and material transportation
vehicles based on the work requirement
KB2. sequence of pavement construction activities

KB3. required specification/ capacity of construction equipments based on the
sequence of pavement construction activities
KB4. condition of access route to be provided to the equipments used for
pavement construction
KB5. planned productivity of equipments and effective method of job allocation
to the same

KB6. standard work method statement and planned milestones
KB7. concept of work plan and logistics plan
KB8. documentation related pavement construction such as filling up check lists,
permits, preparation of reports, material requisition and indents etc
KB9. documentation required to resource management such as preparation of
indents, material and manpower calculation, preparation of daily labour
reports

KB10. concept of job related safety precautions and deployment of safety policies
to be observed at workplace
KB11.type of lighting arrangement required on the basis of nature of activity
KB12. concept of quantity calculation of consumable materials used in piling works

as per standard norms
KB13.manpower requirement for respective activities involved in piling operation
KB14.how to keep records of manpower and work measurements as per standard
practices

SA2. provide clear and simple instructions, details & sketches to sub-ordinate
SA3. record and document daily productivity report, daily labor attendance &
details regarding work
SA4. prepare basic status updates for the superiors in the prescribed format

SA8. read various, sign boards, safety rules and safety tags , instructions related
to exit routes during emergency at the workplace

B. Professional Skills
Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. estimate required material and resources for work
SB2. decide alternate course of action in case of hindrance to work
SB3. determine appropriateness and safety of vehicle movement paths at site
SB4. ensure suitable barricading and illumination of pits, trenches, etc.

SB5. determine suitable resource mobilization plan as per sequence of activities
SB6. determine correct locations and quantities for shifting of materials, tools,
etc.

Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB7. plan work & organize required resource in coordination with team
members and superior
SB8. plan work targets, allocate time schedule to sub-ordinates and organize
completion of task within allocated time

Customer centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB9. ensure completion of work as per agreed time schedule and quality

Problem solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB10. resolve and solve any conflict within the team
SB11. check for breakdowns / unsafe conditions and report on the same

Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB12. assess quantity of materials for day work
SB13. optimize resources
SB14. minimize wastages
SB15. evaluate whether vehicles and equipment comply with regulations at site

Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB16. assess complexity of the tasks and provide guidance for carrying out
corrective action as per requirement
SB17. identify and assess how violation of any safety norms may lead to accidents

Supervise and monitor pile boring operation as per drawing/ specification
Description This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise and monitor pile
boring operation as per drawing/ specification.

Scope The scope covers the following:
 Ensure positioning of pile boring equipments/ assemblies as per work plan
 Supervise pile boring operation

Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Ensure positioning of
pile boring
equipments/
assemblies as per
work plan

To be competent, the user / individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. check and confirm erection and alignment of soil boring equipment’s is as per
standard practice or manufacturer’s guidelines

PC2. ensure that the boring equipment is erected at a safe distance from
surrounding structures, electrical lines, service lines or movements of vehicle
PC3. confirm that the boring location is free from hazard such as underground
service lines, existing underground electrical cables
PC4. check and confirm that the base has adequate capacity to withstand load of
the boring equipment

PC5. check, confirm and suggest specification of accessories and rigging gears to be
fixed to the boring equipment’s as and when necessary
PC6. confirm reference survey points are available as per work requirement and
preserved securely, prior to erect the boring equipment’s
PC7. ensure that the boring equipment’s comply with statutory requirements such
as fit certificate from recognized authority, undergone servicing at scheduled
interval

PC8. confirm that the equipment operator is licensed, considering the type of
boring equipment deployed
PC9. ensure safety barricading, signage are erected as per work plan or work
requirement and verified by authorized personnel
PC10. fill up required protocol, permits and checklists as per organizational norms
prior to start boring

Supervise pile boring operation
PC11. read and interpret drawing, specification in order to confirm location/ grid of
pile borehole
PC12. provide signal to equipment operator to align the rotary boring auger to
specified boring location

PC13. measure linear distance of rotary auger from given reference survey points to
ensure accuracy of location of borehole
PC14. monitor boring operation up to the depth desired to lower the casing pipe
according to the work plan
PC15. provide signal to crane operator to shift and lower casing pipe in to the borehole

PC16. confirm the location of borehole by conducting necessary measurements as
per the drawing
PC17. monitor further boring activity using rotary auger/ bucket up to desired depth
as per drawing

PC18. measure depth of borehole and confirm completion of boring activity
PC19. take necessary readings, updates, measurements related to progress of pile
boring activity and record the same as per prescribed quality format

B. Technical Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. concept of different pile boring equipment’s and their use in pile construction
KB2. standard procedure of erection and positioning of pile boring equipment’s
KB3. checks to be carried out while erecting boring equipment’s in order to avoid
hazard/ accidents

KB4. nature of required base for positioning and erection of boring equipment’s
KB5. use of different rigging gears to be fixed to the soil boring equipment and
their respective specification based on requirement of pile construction works
KB6. necessity of survey points and their implications on pile boring activities
KB7. statutory compliance to be maintained by the equipment

KB8. safety measures to be followed while using heavy construction equipment
KB9. necessary documentations as per organizational norms involved in pile boring
activity

KB10.how to read relevant GFC drawings and extract technical specifications
related to pile construction
KB11.standard method of hand signaling used for material handling by equipment’s
KB12.specification related to boring of pile and desired dimensions of the borehole
based on diameter of the pile

KB13. concept of linear, areal and volumetric measurements their units and
conversion of units
KB14.sequence of pile boring activity and checks involved during boring operation
KB15.how to fill up quality formats and their intervals as per quality norms

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills
Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. write in at least two language, preferably in the local language of the site
and basic English

SA8. read various, sign boards, safety rules and safety tags , instructions related
to exit routes during emergency at the workplace

SA10. listen and follow instructions clearly given by the superior
SA11. provide clear instructions to subordinates for completion of task as per
work plan, time schedule and quality

B. Professional Skills
Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. estimate required material and resources for work
SB2. decide alternate course of action in case of hindrance to work
SB3. determine suitability of erection, alignment and location of boring equipment
SB4. determine whether the equipment operator has the necessary licenses

Customer centricity

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB7. ensure completion of work as per agreed time schedule and quality

Problem solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB8. resolve and solve any conflict within the team

Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB9. assess quantity of materials for day work
SB10. optimize resources
SB11. minimize wastages
SB12. assess and evaluate whether boring equipment comply with statutory
requirements

SB13. carry out necessary calculations to determine the appropriate location of the
bore hole
SB14. determine whether boring is as per depth specified in drawings

Oversee fabrication of reinforcement cage and concreting work
Description This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to oversee fabrication of
reinforcement cage and concreting work.

Scope The scope covers the following:
 Ensure fabrication and installation of reinforcement cages are as per
specification
 Ensure concreting of piles are as per plan and specification

Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Ensure fabrication and installation of reinforcement cages are as per specification
To be competent, the user / individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. prepare/ review bar bending schedule as per applicable drawing
PC2. develop hand sketches for preparation of bar bending schedule
PC3. check reinforcement cages visually / by carrying out measurements and
ensure that the reinforcement works are as per drawing/ specification
including

 diameter of reinforcement bars are as per drawing
 spacing of the reinforcement bars are within tolerance limit
 number of reinforcement bar is per drawing
 length of reinforcement cages are according to drawing and overlaps are
staggered as per specification

 reinforcement bars are appropriately bent and bents are free from
cracks, shrinks
 clear cover to the installed cages are provided is as per drawing (use of
cover blocks at appropriate intervals)
 proper tying is provided to the reinforcement meshes and binding wires
are of specific gauges
 bars are clean from cracks, dirt, mud, grease or any other unwanted
materials according to specification

PC4. supervise lowering of reinforcement cage into the borehole by providing hand
signals to crane/ equipment operator and instructing subordinates
PC5. supervise and monitor welding works in re-bar cages for extension of the
same
PC6. conduct out necessary checks ensure top level of reinforcement cage is as per
drawing
PC7. ensure sequence of works for multiple piles are as per plan and completion of
works is as per timeline

PC8. offer completed reinforcement works for further quality checks
PC9. carry out necessary alteration/ repairing if fault found as per instruction from
concerned authority/ quality guidelines
PC10. fill up required protocol, permits and checklists as per organizational / quality norms prior and post inspection of reinforcement works

Ensure concreting of
piles are as per plan
and specification
PC11. ensure flushing activity is over and the borehole has obtained required soil
stabilisation

PC12. ensure adequate bentonite slurry circulation has been carried out as per
quality plan/ work method statement
PC13. ensure specified grade of concrete is poured for pile concreting work by
checking batch slips at regular intervals
PC14. check concrete visually and report to concerned authority if poor quality or
lack in workability are observed
PC15. ensure correct sequencing of concreting for multiple piles as per agreed work
plan

PC16. oversee erection of tremie pipes/ hoppers and ensure the assembly is erected
appropriately
PC17. ensure mud/ muck is cleared and disposed to specified location during
concreting work
PC18. ensure completed concrete top is at specified level as per drawing
PC19. supervise chipping of pile head in order to expose re-bars and ensure chipping
is done up to specified cut off level

Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational
Context
(Knowledge of
the company /
organization and
its processes)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KA1. standard practices for construction rigging works
KA2. safety rules and regulations for handling and storing required tools,
equipment and materials
KA3. personal protection including the use of related safety gears & equipment’s
KA4. service request procedures for tools, materials and equipment’s
KA5. statutory compliance requirement related to working at height
KA6. statutory compliance requirement related to workmen engagement

B. Technical Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. concept of different pile boring equipments and their use in pile construction
KB2. standard procedure of erection and positioning of pile boring equipments
KB3. checks to be carried out while erecting boring equipments in order to avoid
hazard/ accidents

KB4. nature of required base for positioning and erection of boring equipments
KB5. use of different rigging gears to be fixed to the soil boring equipment and
their respective specification based on requirement of pile construction works
KB6. necessity of survey points and their implications on pile boring activities
KB7. statutory compliance to be maintained by the equipment’s

KB8. safety measures to be followed while using heavy construction equipment
KB9. necessary documentations as per organizational norms involved in pile boring
activity
KB10.how to read relevant GFC drawings and extract technical specifications related to pile construction

KB11.standard method of hand signaling used for material handling by equipments
KB12.specification related to boring of pile and desired dimensions of the borehole
based on diameter of the pile
KB13. concept of linear, areal and volumetric measurements their units and
conversion of units

KB14.sequence of pile boring activity and checks involved during boring operation
KB15.how to fill up quality formats and their intervals as per quality norms
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills
Writing Skills

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. write in at least two language, preferably in the local language of the site
and basic English
SA2. provide clear and simple instructions, details & sketches to sub-ordinate
SA3. record and document daily productivity report, daily labour attendance &
details regarding work

SA4. prepare basic status updates for the superiors in the prescribed format

Reading Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA5. read one or more language, preferably in the local language of the site
SA6. read drawing, specification and standards related to relevant work
SA7. read key documents including quality standards and standard working
methods

SA8. read various, sign boards, safety rules and safety tags , instructions related
to exit routes during emergency at the workplace
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA9. speak in one or more language, preferably in one of the local languages of
the site

SA10. listen and follow instructions clearly given by the superior
SA11. provide clear instructions to subordinates for completion of task as per
work plan, time schedule and quality
B. Professional
Skills
Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. estimate required material and resources for work
SB2. decide alternate course of action in case of hindrance to work
SB3. determine whether reinforcement works are in line with drawings

SB4. determine whether top level of reinforcement cage is as per drawings
SB5. determine adequancy of bentonite slurry circulation
SB6. determine whether concrete top is as per level of the drawing
Plan and Organise

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB7. plan work & organize required resource in coordination with team members
and superior
SB8. plan work targets, allocate time schedule to sub-ordinates and organize
completion of task within allocated time
Customer centricity

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB9. ensure completion of work as per agreed time schedule and quality
Problem solving

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB10. resolve and solve any conflict within the team
SB11. conduct necessary repair / modifications in case of deviation from quality
standards

SB12. assess poor quality / lack of usability of concrete and report on the same
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB13. assess quantity of materials for day work
SB14. optimize resources
SB15. minimize wastages
SB16. assess and evaluate whether bore hole has achieved the necessary soil
stabilization

Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB17. assess complexity of the tasks and provide guidance for carrying out
corrective action as per requirement
SB18. identify and assess how violation of any safety norms may lead to accidents
SB19. determine appropriate sequencing for piling works

Manage workplace for safe and healthy work environment
Description This unit describes the skill and knowledge required to maintain a healthy & safe
working environment for the group of people working under an individual
Scope The scope covers the following:

 Ensure healthy and safe working environment for subordinates.
 Ensure effective implementation of health, safety and environment policies
and procedures
 Identify and respond to risks / fire and emergencies associated with the
work practices, workplace and ensure related organizational & statuary
requirement as followed
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Ensure a healthy and
safe working
environment for
subordinates.

To be competent, the user / individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. ensure proper housekeeping at workplace
PC2. implement safe handling , stacking methods at workplace / store
PC3. ensure that health and safety plan is followed by all subordinates
PC4. identify any hazard in workplace and notify them to appropriate authority
PC5. ensure that all safety and protection installation are correctly placed &
adequate

PC6. ensure safe access is available at work place for movement of workers &
materials
PC7. ensure safe use of tools and tackles by the workmen as per applicability
PC8. ensure appropriate use of following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
as per applicability:

 Head Protection (Helmets)
 Ear Protection
 Fall Protection
 Foot Protection
 Face and Eye Protection,
 Hand &Body Protection
 Respiratory Protection

PC9. maintain entrances & exit from confined spaces , excavated pits and other
location in concurrence with safety parameters or instruction form safety
personals
Identify and respond to risks / emergencies associated with the work practices, workplace

PC10. ensure organizational policies and procedures are followed for health ,
safety and welfare, in relation to:

 methods of receiving or sourcing information
 dealing with accidents and emergencies associated with the work
and environment

 reporting
 stooping work
 evacuation
 fire risks and safe exit procedures
PC11. follow procedures for accident recording and reporting as per organizational
and statuary requirements

PC12. ensure effective adherence to response to emergency procedures /
protocols
PC13. report any case of emergency / risks to the concern people at the
construction site
PC14. report any perceived risk hazards to the superiors / concerned EHS
PC15. demonstrate the use of fire protection equipments for different type of fire
hazard
PC16. implement control measures to reduce risk & meet legal requirement as per
organizational policies

Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational
Context
(Knowledge of
the company /
organization and
its processes)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KA1. the policies, procedures and protocol set up by the EHS Department With
respect to Health , Safety and Environment at the respective construction
site

KA2. reporting procedures in cases of breaches or hazards in site safety, accidents
or emergency situations
KA3. safe working practices for tools, tackles and equipment
KA4. workplace policies and health and safety requirements for dealing with
potential risks as defined by the EHS department

B. Technical
Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. how to respond to accidents & emergencies
KB2. the appropriate personal protective equipment to be used based on various
working conditions

KB3. how to use necessary material ,tools, tackles and equipment in a safe and
appropriate manner as specified by site EHS for each level and respective
workman gang
KB4. how to monitor working in workplace keeping safety & health in mind
Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills
Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. write in one or more languages

Reading Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA2. read in one or more languages
SA3. read instructions, rules, guidelines, sign boards related to safety as per the
requirements

Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA4. speak in one or more language, preferably in one of the local languages of
the site
SA5. listen and follow instructions shared by site EHS and superiors regarding
site safety
SA6. communicate reporting of site conditions, hazards, accidents, etc.
B. Professional
Skills
Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. decide upon the appropriate application & installation of safety equipments
like barricades and nets
SB2. decide upon the tools box talks contents

Plan and Organise
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB3. identify any hazards in workplace organize safety equipments prior to
commencing work

Customer centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB4. work to ensure safe and healthy environmental conditions at workplace

Problem solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB5. identify analysis & report hazards, accidents, health and safety risks, etc. or
seek help from the appropriate authorities to address the same as per the
guidelines laid down by site EHS

Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB6. analyze areas of work which are potential safety hazards and could result
in damage to life or property for the respective gang at the construction site

Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB7. respond to critical health risks or accidents on an urgent basis through
appropriate action