HSE & LOSS PREVENTION
General Safety Rules
Essential general safety rules established to ensure secure and accident-free jobsites.
Asowad International Construction Company is committed to the prevention of accidents to protect personnel from injury and safeguard physical assets. All personnel and site visitors must strictly adhere to the following safety rules:
- Follow instructions: Never take unnecessary chances; if uncertain about a procedure, ask a supervisor.
- Correct and report unsafe acts and conditions immediately to site leadership.
- Maintain order and cleanliness; rigorous jobsite housekeeping prevents accidents.
- Observe and strictly obey all warning signs, barricades, and safety tags.
- Unauthorized personnel are strictly prohibited from entering active work zones.
- Work outside regular hours requires authorized supervision and proper lighting.
- Ascent or descent of structures must be made solely using approved ladders, stairs, or access platforms.
- Report all injuries immediately: Obtain first aid promptly, regardless of severity.
- Horseplay, fighting, or unsafe distractions are strictly forbidden on all jobsites.
- No unauthorized items or hazardous materials are permitted on site.
- The possession or influence of intoxicants or illegal substances is strictly prohibited.
- Use the right tools and certified equipment for every task; never walk or work beneath suspended loads.
- Operate, adjust, and service machinery only when fully authorized and certified.
- Wear prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times; keep equipment inspected and maintained.
- Observe strict no-smoking policies; smoke only within designated, approved areas.
- Only certified and licensed personnel may perform electrical installations or repairs.
- Fire protection apparatus must remain unblocked and accessible at all times.
- Flammable liquids must be stored in approved, labeled safety containers.
- All incidents, injuries, and near-misses must be documented and reported immediately.
- All personnel on site must display authorized identification credentials at all times.
- All activities must comply with Saudi Arabian occupational safety decrees.
- All vehicle drivers must obey posted speed limits and traffic guidelines.
- Motorized equipment and machinery must be operated solely by certified, licensed operators.
- Inspect all lifting gear, scaffolding, and safety harnesses prior to each use.
- Maintain vigilance and immediately stop work if an imminent safety danger is observed.