Construction Safety Magazine Jan-mar 2013

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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

MAGAZINEJANUARYMARCH 2013

THIS IS A MAGAZINE BY A PAKISTANI CERTIFIED HSE

PROFESSIONAL


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CONTENTS

1.SAFETY AND HEALTH RULES AND REGULATION

2.PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

3.PROTECTING YOURSELF IN SUN

4.OSH RECORD KEEPING

5.FIRST AID

6.SCAFFOLDING SAFETY

7.FIRE PREVENTION PLANS

8.ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION


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1. YAWAR HASSAN KHAN

2. Company commitment Safetyis more than just compliance with

Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) regulations

and other government rules.Its astate of mind that must permeate

the entire company, including

office and field personnel,

management and hourlyemployees.

3. No business can expect tohave good safety performanceunless the president, chief

executive officer or owner


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demonstrates through personal

conduct and concrete actions thatsafety is expected and required of

all employees.

4. However, because managersare confronted each day with non-

safety-related problems that require

immediate handling, they often aretempted to overlook safety and

health activities.Thats why a

company must establish andenforce safety rules to communicate

its commitment to safety, and

ultimately, to prevent incidents andinjuries

5. Company rules Companysafety rules are designed primarily

as training aids to familiarize

employees with potentiallyhazardous situations and operational

errors that can result in injuries.

Rules can be readily developed byobserving existing conditions andreviewing previous accidents.


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6. Rather than having topmanagement develop andimplement rules, its better to have all

parties help develop the companyrules. Involvement fromsupervisors, safety coordinators

and employees leads to

cooperation and an understandingof why the rules exist and what

hazards they are designed tocontrol.

7. Involving all parties also helpsensure the rules are presented in

terms the workers understand

8. Whenever possible, rulesshould state what is to be done,

rather than what is prohibited.

Positive statements are more

effective than negative

declarations. Rules also should be

logical, enforceable and applicable

to the specific company ordepartment operations.

9. Whenever possible, rulesshould state what is to be done,


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rather than what is prohibited.

Positive statements are more

effective than negative

declarations. Rules also should belogical, enforceable and applicable

to the specific company ordepartment operations.

10. Rules, such as be carefularound electricity, are too general,

and therefore, not enforceable. And

if rules are not or cannot beenforced, it impairs the effectiveness

of other rules and dilutesmanagements commitment

11. In addition to general companyrules, develop special-purpose

safety rules for non-routine tasks,the operation of dangerous

equipment and other hazardous

jobs. Review and revise rules on an

ongoing basis and communicate

them regularly to employees duringnew-employee orientation and at

weekly toolbox talks.


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12. Government rules In additionto company rules, employers mustbecome familiar with the various

government laws that define theminimum duties, actions andprecautions all employers must take

to ensure the safety and health of

their employees. Federal rulesinclude OSHAs regulations for

construction (29 CFR 1904 and1926) and for general industry (29CFR 1904 and 1910).

13. Other safety regulations includethe Ohio Administrative Code,

Specific Safety Requirements of the

BWC Relating to Construction and toAll Workshops and Factories, as

well as those of the Environmental

Protection Agency and state fireand building codes.

14. Written safety and healthprograms OSHA requires allconstruction companies to develop

and implement a written safety andhealth program. A program should


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describe the whole of thecompanys safety-and-health

activities. Think of it as an ongoing

process. Organized leadership withproper application of the program isessential to attaining good safety and

health performance, which pays off

through: Fewer accidents;

Improved production; Increased

employee efficiency; Enhancedemployee morale; Lower workers

compensation costs; DecreasedOSHA citations and fines.

15. Programs should address atleast: Management commitment

and leadershipManagementsvisible support is critical to theprogram. Issue clearly stated policies

that outline the commitment and set

the standard by which management

will judge safety and health

behavior; 16. Assignment of responsibility

From top management to the front-

line workers, all employees must


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understand what is expected ofthem and must be involved in the

safety and health process.

Specifically identify safety andhealth responsibilities and

expectations for all companyemployees;

17. Identification and control ofhazards Address how to identify

hazards, and how to abatehazardous situations and behavior.

Company audits or inspections are

a crucial part of the program;

18. Training and education Atraining program for all supervisors

and employees must be ongoing

and effective. It must also includegeneral safety and health issues with

site- specific hazards and non-routine tasks;

19.

Record keeping and hazard

analysis Include evaluation of all

incidents, including near- misses,so management can determine


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trends and causes, and initiatecorrective action;

20. First aid and medicalassistance Evaluate emergency

procedures and first-aid supplies

available at each job site; Site-specific issues In addition to

general safety and health

provisions, address hazards that

are unique to each individualconstruction site. Before performing

work, conduct an inspection to

determine the unique hazards.Inform all employees of how to

eliminate or avoid the hazards.

21. Elements of a site-specific plancan include: Emergency

procedures; Contact with utilities;

Interaction with other contractors;

Weather conditions;

Environmental conditions; Unique

activities known to be hazardous,such as confined space entry or

demolition; Material-storage


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areas; Access routes; Specifictraining requirements


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2. To ensure the greatest possible

protection for employees inworkplace

THE REQUIREMENT FOR PPE

3. To wear and maintainPPEEMPLOYEERESPONSIBILITY

4. FACE AND EYE PROTECTION

5. HEAD PROTECTION

6. FOOT PROTECTION

7. HAND PROTECTION

8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

9. SHIELDS

10. BARRIERS

11. RESTRAINTS 12. Whenever following conditions

are encountered :WHEN ANDWHEREPPE IS REQUIRED?


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13. Process hazards

14. Environmental hazards

15. Chemical hazards 16. Radiological hazards

17. Mechanical hazards

18. The PPE rules requires thatrings , wristwatches , earnings ,

bracelets and other jewelery must notbe worn if its possible for it to comeinto contact with power drivenmachinery


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1. Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV)radiation, which causes premature

aging of the skin, wrinkles,cataracts, and skin cancer. The

amount of damage from UV

exposure depends on the strength

of the light, the length of exposure,and whether the skin is protected.

There are no safe UV rays or safesuntans.

2. Skin Cancer Sun exposure atany age can cause skin cancer. Be

especially careful in the sun if youburn easily, spend a lot of timeoutdoors, or have any of the

following physical features:

Numerous, irregular, or large moles.

Freckles. Fair skin. Blond, red, orlight brown hair.

3. Self-ExaminationIts importantto examine your body monthly

because skin cancers detected

early can almost always be cured.


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The most important warning sign is a

spot on the skin that is changing in

size, shape, or color during a period

of 1 month to 1 or 2 years.

4. Skin cancers often take thefollowing forms: Pale, wax-like,

pearly nodules. Red, scaly, sharply

outlined patches.Sores that dont

heal. Small, mole-like growths

melanoma, the most serious type ofskin cancer.

5. If you find such unusual skinchanges, see a health careprofessional immediately

6. Cover up.Wear tightly-wovenclothing that blocks out light. Trythis test: Place your hand between

a single layer of the clothing and a

light source. If you can see your

hand through the fabric, thegarment offers little protection.

7. Use sunscreen. A sun protectionfactor (SPF) of at least 15 blocks 93

percent of UV rays. You want toblock both UVA and UVB rays to


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guard against skin cancer. Be sure

to follow application directions onthe bottle.

8. Wear a hat. A wide brim hat (nota baseball cap) is ideal because it

protects the neck, ears, eyes,forehead, nose, and scalp.

9. Wear UV-absorbent shades.

Sunglasses dont have to beexpensive, but they should block 99

to 100 percent of UVA and UVBradiation.

10. Limit exposure. UV rays aremost intense between 10 a.m. and

4 p.m. If youre unsure about thesuns intensity, take the shadow test:

If your shadow is shorter than you,

the suns rays arethe daysstrongest


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1. OSHA

RECORDKEEPINGYAWARHASSAN KHAN

2. The record keeping and reportingrule requires employers to record andreport workrelated fatalities ,injuries and illnesses . Its importantto record or report a work relatedinjury , illness or fatality

3. An injury or illness meets thegeneral recording criteria and is


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recordable , if it results in any one offollowing six conditions :

4. Death Days away from workRestricted work or job transferMedical treatment beyond first aidLoss of consciousness A significantinjury or illness diagnosed by aphysician or other licensed healthcare professional

5. OSHA 300 form is the log of workrelated injuries and illnesses

6. OSHA 300 A is the summary ofwork related injuries and illnesses

7. OSHA FORM 301 or equipment

is the workers and employers reportof occupational injury or disease

8. You must involve youremployees and their representativesin the record keeping system

9. TOTAL NO. OF INJURIES ANDILLNESSES / NO. OF HOURSWORKED BY ALL EMPLOYEES *200 , 000 = TOTAL RECORDABLE


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1. YAWARHASSAN KHAN

2. According toSt. JohnAmbulance,

First aid isemergency help given to an injured

or suddenly ill person using readily

available materials. It may be as

simple as cleaning and bandaging aminor cut on a workers finger, or it

can be complicated, such as

providing care for a worker who has

been struck by a piece of movingequipment.

3. The objectives of first aid are thesame, regardless of the situation.

They are to preserve life prevent

the injury or illness from becoming

worse promote recovery

4. The First Aid RequirementsRegulation (Regulation 1101 under

the Workplace Safety and Insurance

Act) details the obligations ofemployers regarding first aid


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equipment, facilities, trainedpersonnel, and first aid procedures in

all workplaces. The Act authorizes

the WSIB to penalize employerswho do not comply with theserequirements. Here is a brief outline

5. Equipment Employers mustprovide and maintain a first aidstation in the workplace. Pick a

location for the kit that it isaccessible at all times. Companieswho use service vehicles should

ensure that first aid kits are provided

for each vehicle. As well, provide a

first aid kit when workers are

operating heavy construction andmaintenance equipment at a

distance from the first aid station.The contents will vary according to

the number of employees regularly

employed in that workplace.

Regulation 1101 provides thedetails of the contents. Inspect each

kit at least quarterly, then sign anddate the inspection card.


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6. Large companies (over 200employees) are required to have a

first aid room. On construction

projects, its the responsibility of thegeneral contractor to provide the first

aid station. It should be located in

the site office. On a large project,

set up additional first aid stations toensure timely access to treatment. In

all cases, the regulation requiresyou to post the WSIBForm 82 (In

Case of Injury at Work poster), afirst aid kit inspection card, and the

valid first aid certificates of the first

aid providers in the workplace.

7. Trained personnel Employersmust ensure that first aid is providedby trained and knowledgeable

workers. Regulation 1101 specifies

training either to the St. JohnAmbulance Emergency or Standard

First Aid levels (or equivalent)depending on the number of

workers in the workplace.Emergency-level first aid training

generally includes the following


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mandatory topics Emergency

Scene Management Shock,

Unconsciousness, and Fainting

ChokingAdult Severe Bleeding One Rescuer CPRAdult

8. Some elective topics suitablefor first aid providers are

Fractures Head and Spinal

Injuries Joint Injuries Chest

Injuries Hand injuries Eye

injuries Multiple injury

management Pelvic, abdominal,

and crush injuries Burns

Poisoning Medical conditions

(diabetes, epilepsy, convulsions,

and allergies) Environmentalillnesses and injuries (exposure to

heat or cold) Artificial respiration

Adult Automated External

Defibrillator (additional instruction

time must be added to the course to

accommodate this component and aseparate certification card must beissued for AED certification)


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9. First Aid Procedures To ensurethat an injured or ill worker receivesappropriate and timely first aid

treatment, an employer should havea written first aid procedure as part

of their Health and Safety Program.

The procedure should cover

mandatory reporting and recording

requirements provision of first aid

kits availability of trained first aidproviders and training

recertification transportation to

medical treatment documentposting requirements.


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Hazard: When scaffolds are noterected or used properly, fallhazards can occur. About 2.3 millionconstruction workers frequently workon scaffolds. Protecting theseworkers from scaffold-relatedaccidents would prevent anestimated 4,500 injuries and 50

fatalities each year. 3. Scaffold must be sound, rigid and

sufficient to carry its own weight plusfour times the maximum intendedload without settling ordisplacement. It must be erected onsolid footing.

4. Unstable objects, such asbarrels, boxes, loose bricks orconcrete blocks must not be used tosupport scaffolds or planks


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5. Scaffold must not be erected,moved, dismantled or altered exceptunder the supervision of a

competent person.

6. Scaffold must be equipped withguardrails, midrails and toeboards.

7. Scaffold accessories such asbraces, brackets, trusses, screwlegs or ladders that are damaged orweakened from any cause must beimmediately repaired or replaced.

8. Scaffold platforms must be tightlyplanked with scaffold plank gradematerial or equivalent.

9. A competent person mustinspect the scaffolding and, atdesignated intervals, re inspect it.

10. Rigging on suspension scaffoldsmust be inspected by a competentperson before each shift and afterany occurrence that could affectstructural integrity to ensure that allconnections are tight and that nodamage to the rigging has occurredsince its last use.


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11. Synthetic and natural rope usedin suspension scaffolding must beprotected from heat-producing

sources.

12. Employees must be instructedabout the hazards of using diagonalbraces as fall protection.

13. Scaffold can be accessed byusing ladders and stairwells.

14. Scaffolds must be at least 10feet from electric power lines at alltimes.


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Yawar Hassan Khan

2. What does the fire prevention plando for your compnay Serves to

reduce the risk of fires at yourworkplace

3. Causes of fire Electrical hazardsPortable heaters Office fire hazardsCutting , welding and open flamework Flammable and combustible

material Smoking in the wrokplace 4. Fixed extinguished system Fixed

fire extinguishing systems arecommonly used to protect areascontaining value able or criticalequipment such as data processing

rooms , telecommunication switchesand process control rooms

5. Components of a fixed systemDischarge nozzle Piping Controlpanel Warning alarm Warning and


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caution signs Fire detectors Pullstations Agent storage containers

6. Purpose of an alarm system Thepurpose of and employee alarmsystem is to reduce the severity ofwork place accidents and injuries byensuring that alarm systems operateproperly and procedures are in placeto alert employees to workplace

emergencies 7. The fire triangle Enough oxygen

to sustain combustion Enough heatto rise the material to its ignitiontemperature and Some sort of fuelor combustible material

8. Fire extinguisher ratings Class aordinary combustible Class bflammable liquids Class c electricalequipment Class d combustiblemetals Class k restaurant kitchens

9. Types of fire extinguishers Drychemical extinguishers Halonextinguishers Water extinguishersCarbon dioxide extinguishers


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10. HOW TO USE A FIREEXTINGUISHER PASS : PULL AIMSQUEEZE-SWEEP

11. MANAGEMENT TRAININGRESPONSIBLITYAll managersshould be trained and makesureemployees are also trained tounderstand their FFP responsibility.


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1. Yawar Hassan Khan

2. YAWAR HASAN KHANCERTIFIED HSE MANAGEMENT

PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANTSAFETY OFFICER- ACL

3. An accident is the final event inan unplanned process that result ininjury or illness to an employee andpossibly property damage

4. STRUCK BY STRUCKAGAINST CONTACT BY

CONTACT WITH CAUGHT ONCAUGHT BETWEEN FALL TO

SURFACE FALL TO BELOW


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OVER EXERTION BODILY

REACTION OVER EXPOSURE

5. Old theory-worker error :saysworker makes a choice to work in an

unsafe manner New theory-systemapproach : says accidents occur dueto multiple causes and due to defectsin the systems

6. Clearly assigned responsibilityfor accident investigation Allaccident investigations will beformally trained on accident

investigation techniques The

purpose is to find fact not fault Digdeep to know hazardous conditions

that caused accidents report willmake the recommendations tocorrect the hazardous conditions and

work practices Corrective actions

must be completed An annualreview of accident reports

7. Secure the accident sceneConduct interview Develop the

sequence of events Conduct cause


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analysis Determine the solutionsWrite the report

8. Make personal observationsTake photos of accident scene

Take video clips of the scene

sketch the accident scene Interviewrecords

9. Be sure you ask the Right

people the Right question at theRight time in the Right place in

the Right way for the Right reason

to uncover the Right facts

10. The victim Co workersDirect supervisors Manager

Training department Personneldepartment Maintenance

department Emergency

responders Medical personal

Coroner PoliceThe victimsspouse and family

11. Keep the purpose ofinvestigation in the mind Approach

the investigation with an open mind

Go to the scene Express concern


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regarding the accident and desire to

prevent a similar occurrence Tellthe interviewee that the information

they give is important Be friendly ,understanding and open minded Becalm and unhurried

12. An accident is thought to bethe result of a single , one time easilyidentifiable , unusual , unexpected

occurrence that result in injury orillness

13. This describes as a series ofrelated occurences which lead to afinal event that results in injury orillness

14. Accidents are a result of aseries of random related and / orunrelated actions that somehowinteract to cause the accident

15. Actual events Assumed

events Non events Simultaneousevents

16. Once the sequence of eventsis developed we will study each

event to know: Hazardous


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condition Unsafe behaviorsSystem weaknesses

17. Actor: the actor is an individualor object that directly influenced the

flow of the sequence of eventsAction is something that is done bythe actor

18. Materials Machinery

Equipment Tools ChemicalsEnvironment Workstations

Facilities People workload

19. Injury analysis Eventanalysis System analysis

20. Elimination SubstitutionEngineering controls

21. WARNINGSADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLSPERSONAL PROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT

22. Background DescriptionFindings RecommendationsSummary

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