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Introduction1 Environment, Health & Safety Policy 42 ListOfAbbreviations&Definitions 5-63 Duties/Responsibilities 9
SafetyEquipment4 PersonalProtectiveEquipment 12
WorkingEquipmentSafetyConsideration5 Plant&Machinery,EquipmentAndHandTools 136 Scaffolding,Platforms&Ladders 167 HandlingAndLiftingEquipment 228 LiftingRopes 24
GeneralSafetyPractices9 Housekeeping 2410 Lighting 2411 WorkingInConfinedSpaces 2512 Working At Height 2713 VehicleMovement 2914 Excavation 2915 Electrical 30
SafeWorkingPractices16(A) Cutting/Welding 3416(B) SafeStoringOfCylinders 3816(C) SafeHandlingOfCylinders 3917 Radiography 4018 Sand/ShotBlasting/SprayPainting 4119(A) SlingsAndRigging 4219(B) SafePracticesForUsingChains 4820 Proof/PressureTesting 4921 SafePracticesForErection 50
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FireFighting&FirstAid 22 FirePreventionAndFireFighting 5223 FirstAid 55
Safety Management24 SafetyAwareness&Training 5725 EmergencyPre-ParednessPlans 5926 Reportingproceduretothegovernmentauthorityafterminorinjury/ seriousinjury/orincaseoffatality:- 6227 References 64
Annexure IFormats&Checklists 65 Annexure II MaterialSafetyDataSheet
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1. Environment, Health & Safety Policy
SPMLInfraLimitediscommittedtobeenvironmentfriendlyandhealthconsciousbyfollowingsafetypracticesincompliancewithapplicablelegalrequirements.
Initsendeavortomeettheseobjectives,SPMLaffirmsitscommitmenttocreate,maintainandspreadacultureofcontinualimprovementthatinvolvesallemployeeslocatedinitsoffices&sitesacrosstheglobesoastoensuresafeandhazardfreeworkconditions.
SPMLwillensurecompliancewiththeapplicablelawsrelatingtoEnvironment,HealthandSafetybysettingupeffectiveproceduresandregularlymonitoringthesameforcontinualimprovement.
SPMLwillensureenhancedawarenessofthispolicythroughvariousmeanssoastoreachallourstakeholders,i.e.employees,customers,suppliers,contractorsandotherassociates.
Date:15thJanuary2014
Rishabh SethiExecutiveDirector
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2A.ListofAbbreviations
HOD HeadofDepartment
LTI LostTimeInjury
PNM Plant and Machinery
PPE PersonalProtectiveEquipment
ELCB EarthLeakageCircuitBreaker
GFCI GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter
HT HighTension
DCP DryChemicalPowder
RCCB ResidualCurrentCircuitBreaker
BARC BhabhaAtomicResearchCentre
IC InternalCombustion
HRC HighRupturableCartridge
AFFF AqueousFilm–FormingFoam
MSDS MaterialSafetyDataSheet
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2B.Definitions
Adequate,appropriateorsuitableareusedtodescribequalitativelyorquantitativelythemeansormethodusedtoprotecttheworker.
BraceAstructuralmemberthatholdsonepointinafixedpositionwithrespecttoanotherpoint;bracing is a system of structural members designedtopreventdistortionofastructure.
Competent Authority Astatutoryagencyhavingthepowertoissueregulations,ordersorotherinstructionshaving the force of law.
Competent PersonApersonpossessingadequatequalifications,suchassuitabletrainingandsufficientknowledge,experienceandskillforthesafeperformanceofthespecificwork.Thecompetentauthoritiesmaydefineappropriatecriteriaforthedesignationofsuchpersonsandmaydeterminethedutiesto be assigned to them.
Guard –railAn adequately secured rail erected along an exposededgetopreventpersonsfromfalling.
HoistAmachine,whichliftsmaterialsorpersonsbymeansofaplatform,whichrunsonguides.
Lifting gearAny gear or tackle by means of which a load canbeattachedtoaliftingappliancebutwhichdoesnotformanintegralpartoftheapplianceorload.
Lifting applianceAnystationaryormobileapplianceusedforraisingorloweringpersonsorloads.
Means of access or egressPassageways,corridors,stairs,platforms,ladders and any other means for entering or leavingtheworkplaceorforescapingincaseof danger.
ScaffoldAnyfixed,suspendedormobiletemporarystructuresupportingworkersandmaterialorto gain access to any structure and which is notaliftingapplianceasdefinedabove.
Toe-boardAbarrierplacedalongtheedgeofascaffoldplatform,runway,etc.,andsecuredtheretoguardagainsttheslippingofpersonsorthefalling of material.
Worker Anypersonengagedinconstructionactivity.
WorkplaceAllplaceswhereworkersneedtobeortogoby reason of their work.
Manhour WorkedThetotalnumberofemployee-hoursworkedbyallemployeesworkinginthepremises.Itincludesmanagerial,supervisory,professional,technical,clericalandotherworkers(includingcontractorlabours,securitypersonnel&othercasuals)Manhours worked shall be calculated from thepayrollortimeofficerecordincludingovertimeifapplicable.Whenthisisnot
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applicable,thesameshallbeestimatedbymultiplyingthetotalmandaysworkedfortheperiodcoveredbythenumberofhoursworkedperday.Thetotalnumberofmandaysforaperiodistheproductofthenumberofpersonsengagedmultipliedbythemandays worked.
Mandays LostThedayonwhichtheinjuryoccurredandthedayinjuredpersonreturnedtotheworkarenot to be included as mandays lost, but all interveningcalendardays(includingSundaysordaysoffordaysofplantshutdown)aretobeincludedifafterresumptionofwork,thepersoninjuredisagaindisabledforanyperiodarisingoutoftheinjurywhichcausedhis earlier disablement, such subsequent disablement is also to be included in the mandays lost.
According to the schedule of charges, a loss of 6000mandaysistakenfordeathofaperson.
Accident An unintended occurrence arising out of and inthecourseofemploymentofapersonresultingininjury.
Reportable Lost Time InjuryAninjurycausingdeathordisablementoftheinjuredpersonfor48hoursormoreexcludingthedayoftheshiftonwhichtheaccident occurred
Confined SpaceAworkplacehavinglimitedopeningsforingressoregressmakingitdifficultforthepersoninsidetheconfinedspacetoescapefreelyatwillthisworkplacecouldbeoxygendeficient(lessthan19.5%)oroxygenenriched(morethan23.5%)&couldhave(i)Restrictedflowoffreshair,(ii)orcontain
(a)inflammablegases/vapors(b)ortoxicgases(c)orotherspecifiedphysicalhazardswhich could overcome those working inside theconfinedspaceandphysicallyormentallyimmobilizetheaffectedperson.
Dangerous Occurrence Anunplannedevent,whetherornotitisattendedbypersonalinjuryordisablement,whichresultsin–a) Burstingofaplantusedforcontainingor
supplyingsteamunderpressuregreaterthanatmosphericpressure.
b) Collapseorfailureofacrane,derrick,winch,hoist,orotherapplianceusedinraisingorloweringpersonsorgoods,oranypartthereof,ortheoverturningofacrane.
c) Explosionorfireorburstingout,leakageorescapeofanyhotsubstance(moltenmetal,liquidorgas)causinginjurytoanypersonoranyroomorplaceinwhichpersonsareemployed.
d) Explosionofareceiverorcontainerusedforthestorageatapressuregreaterthanatmosphericpressureofanygasorgases(includingair)oranyliquidorsolidresultingfromthecompressionofgas.
e) Collapseorsubsidenceofanyfloor,gallery, roof, bridge, tunnel, chimney, wall,building,excavationoranyotherstructureorformworkorscaffold.
Near Miss CaseAnincidentthathadthepotentialtocausepersonalinjury,propertydamageorboth
HazardHazardisanyexistingorpotentialphysicalconditionintheworkplacethatbyitselforbyinteractingwithothervariablescanresultindeath,injuries,propertydamageandanyother losses.
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Risk Riskisthelikelihoodthatthehazardwillresult in an accident risk also considers how serioustheresultantinjurywouldbe
Frequency RateNumberofReportablelosttimeinjuriespermillion manhours worked
FrequencyRate=
NumberofReportableLostTimeInjuriesX106
------------------------------------------------------------Manhours worked
Severity RateNumberofmandays lost due to reportablelosttimeinjuriespermillionmanhoursworked
SeverityRate=
MandaysLostduetoReportableInjuriesX106
------------------------------------------------------------Manhours worked
Fatality Rate NumberoffatalitiesperLakhmanpowerengaged
FatalityRate=
NumberoffatalitiesX105
------------------------------------------------------------Number of Workmen engaged
Incidence Rate Ratioofnumberofreportablelosttimeinjuriestothenumberofpersonsduringtheperiodunderreview.Itisexpressedasnumberofinjuriesper1000personsemployed
IncidenceRate=
NumberofReportableLostTimeInjuriesX1000------------------------------------------------------------
AverageNumberofPersonsEmployed
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a. Site In-charge i. Toacceptprimeresponsibilityforthe
preventionofaccidentinhissiteandimplementationofHealth&SafetyPolicyatSitesoftheCompany.
ii. Toenforceallgeneralandsectionsafetyrulesandregulations.
iii. Toinspectworkingarearegularlyalongwithsitesafetycommittee’smembers.
iv. Toreportaccidentsandnearmissesanditsinvestigationaspertheclients requirements and under the guidelinesofsafetydepartment.
v. Useonlytestedliftingtools&tackles. vi. Tomaintaingoodhousekeepingin
theirrespectivearea. vii. Tofollowtheworkpermitssystem
(Hot/Cold/ElectricalWork/ConfinedSpace)atsite.
viii.ToensuretheuseofPersonalProtectiveEquipmentasperthenatureofthejob.
ix. Tocoordinatewithclientrequirementsofproceduresforsafetyandcertifyarea/equipmentetc.forsafeworking,afterthoroughcheckingas necessary and as required by client.
x. Tostopworkincaseofimminentdanger to man, machine or material observedandresumedonlyaftercorrectivemeasures.
xi. Toensurethatworkstatementmadeandsafetyprecautionimplementbefore start of work.
xii. Tobefamiliarwithstateandstatutorylegislationsandclientsafety guidelines.
xiii Toattendtrainingandensureparticipationofhisworkersfortrainingasperschedulearrangebysafetydepartmentandclientandkeephimselfupdated.
xiv Toorganizesafetycommittee(Appendix-18Ref-IJ-18-Rev-00)andconductasafetymeetingonregularbasis.
xv Providethecorporatesafetydepartmentwiththenecessaryinformationrequiredtoevaluatetheeffectivenessofthesafetyandhealthprogramme.
xvi Establishwithintheirprojectthatmotivationwhichresultsinthemaintenance of high safety and healthonprojects.
xvii Workinclosecooperationwiththesitesafetyofficertoeliminateandcorrectallpracticesandconditionsthat are deemed to be unsafe.
xviii Accompanycorporatesafetyrepresentativeonsiteaudits.
b. Safety Officer (Corporate Office) i. Will ensure that central, state, local
safetylaws,regulationcodesandrules are observed.
ii. Willensurethatlegalrecordkeepingandreportingrequirementsaremade.
iii. Willassisttopmanagerinpreparingsafetypolicyandthenensurethattheyarecarriedout.Anynon-compliancewithpolicyshouldbereportedtothemanagerconcernedwhoiscapableofdirectingthecorrectiveaction.
iv. WillcarryoutsitesafetyInspectioninordertoobservethephysicalconditionsofwork,workpracticesandproceduresfollowedbyworkersand render advise to concerned departmentonmeasurestobeadoptedforremovingthephysicalconditionsandpreventingunsafeactionsbyworkers.
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v. Willassistintheformationofsafetycommitteesandarrangemeeting.
vi. Will maintain accidents record. vii. Willpreparesafetychecklistand
safetypermitalong-withconcernedSupervisorasperrequirementoftheconcerneddepartment.
viii. Will arrange safety training of supervisors,engineersandworkmenincoordinationwithtraining&developmentdepartment.
ix. Willorganizesafetycompetitions,campaignandotheractivitiesinassociationwiththeconcerneddepartment.
x. Will arrange and ensure the availability ofpersonnelprotectiveequipments.
xi. Will maintain liaison with safety officersofnearbyfactoriesandinstitutionstokeephimwellknownwith latest technology.
c. Site Safety Officer i. Willberesponsibleforallsafety
programmesinthedepartmentor concerned area and he will bereportedtocorporatesafetydepartment.
ii. Willtrainallemployeesforsafeworking methods, hazards related withjob,usageofpersonalprotectiveequipmentandsoon.
iii. Will conductmonthlydepartmentalsafetymeetinginco-ordinationwithSiteIn-chargeandsubmitminutesofthemeetingtoallconcernedpersons.
iv. Willinspectdepartmentortheconcerned area regularly for correctionofunsafeconditionsandunsafe acts and bring the same to thenoticeofsafetyofficer.
v. Willinvestigateallaccidentsandnearmissesandpreparecompleteinjuryreport.Allinjuryreportsmustbesenttothecorporatesafetydepartment.
vi. Will check and ensure that all records related with safety are being maintained at site.
vii. Will check the availability & quality ofpersonalprotectiveequipment’sprovidedforsafetytotheworkmenandensureitsproperusageatsites.
viii. Trytoeliminateallunsafeactsandunsafeconditionsatsite.
ix. Toolboxtalkbeforestartofshift.
d. Supervisors (Supervisoryresponsibilityisindicated,but
notlimitedbythefollowingactivities) i. Eachsupervisorshallexerciseclose
supervisionoverthoseemployeeswhoreportorareassignedtohim.Heshallensurethatthepersonsworkingunderhimarecompetenttoperformtheirworksafely.Hemustenforcesafetyrulesandprocedures.
ii. Supervisorsmusttakeimmediatecorrectiveactionwheneverunsafeconditionpracticesarediscovered.
iii. Thesupervisorshallexplainindetailstheparticularhazardswheretheemployeeisworkingandtheprecautionstobetakentoensurehis safety.
iv. Supervisorsshalldevelopsafetyawareness in the minds of all employees.
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v. Supervisorsshallensurethatthesafepracticesandregulationareunderstood, that all hazards are eliminatedwhereverpossibleandallmeans of entrance exists stairways andsimilarmeansofescapeareclear, workable and thoroughly known to all his men.
vi. Hemustsetagoodexampleinknowing and observing all safety rulesandprecautions.
vii. Supervisorsshallreportandinvestigatetherootcauseofallaccidentstobeprescribedbythecompanyandimmediatelytake/suggestsuchactionssothatsimilaraccidents do not reoccur.
viii. Supervisorsarerequiredtomakecontactswithpersonsworkinginisolatedplaces.
ix. Beregularandsystematicinspection,supervisorshallensurethatalltools,equipments,machineriesandpremisesareinsafeandoperativecondition.
x. Supervisorsmusttakecorrectiveactionwheneverrulesarenotobservedbecauseasingleviolationmaybecomeasourceofmajoraccidentandmayputthesafetyofanindividualoragroupinjeopardy.
e. Employee i. Everyindividualemployeehasto
take care for own safety and his colleagues,usesafetyappliances,informunsafeconditions,followstandardoperatingpractices,attendtrainingprogrammes,andsuggestsafety measures.
ii. Everyemployeeshouldinsistontheobservance of safety rules by fellow employees.
iii. Everyemployeeshouldconsiderit
asapartofhisdutytotakeanactivepartinallsafetyworksandfollowsafety rules.
iv. Whenanydangerous/unsafeconditionisobserved.Itshouldbeimmediatelyreportedtotheconcernedsupervisorand/orfireandsafetysection.
v. Employeeshouldbecarefultocleanthejobareaassoonasworkiscompleted.Goodhousekeepingwilleliminate many unnecessary hazards causing accidents.
vi. Allstairways,platformsandwalkwaysmustbekeptcleanatalltimes.
vii. Donotattempttooperateorsetinmotionanymachineorequipment,which you are not assigned.
viii. Donothesitatetosuggestanyadditionalguardorimprovementstoexistingguardsforadditionalsafety.
ix. Compressedairmustnotbeusedfor blowing dust out of clothing.
x. Never look directly into the arc producedwhileweldingwithoutpropereyeprotection.
xi. Keepclearofsuspendedloadsatalltimes.
xii. Donotusedefectiveequipmentofany kind.
xiii. Keepthefiresfightingequipmentfreeofobstructions,asthesearerequired to be used in emergencies?
xiv. Anyinjury,nomatterhoweverslight,mustbereportedtoconcernedsupervisorimmediatelyandtreatment obtained. Even a small accidentbecomesapotentialsourceofpermanentdisability.
xv. Nomaintenanceorothertypeof work should be started at the site without obtaining safety work permitfromthesafetydepartment.
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Thepersonshouldbewornadequatepersonalprotectiveequipmentforexamplesafetyhelmet, safety goggles, safety shoes and shall atalltimeskeepandmaintainanadequatesupplyofsuitablepersonalprotectiveequipmentwhichshallbereadilyavailableforuseatalltimesonthesites,andwouldincludeamongstothersthefollowingitems:
a) SafetyHelmets.b) HearingProtection.c) RespiratoryProtection.d) EyeProtection.e) ProtectiveGloves.f) SafetyFootwear.g) HighVisibilityClothing.
4.PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)
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a) Plant,machineryandequipmentincluding hand tools, both manual and powerdriven,shouldbefreefromanydefect.
b) Beofproperdesignandconstruction,taking into account health, Safety and ergonomicprinciples.
c) Bemaintainedingoodworkingorder.d) Beusedonlyforworkforwhichthey
have been designed.e) Tobeoperatedonlybyworkerswhohave
beenauthorisedandgivenappropriatetraining.
f) Tobeprovidedwithprotectiveguards,shields or other devices as required.
f) Adequateinstructionsforsafeuseshouldbeprovided.
g) Safeoperatingproceduresshouldbeestablishedandusedforallplant,machineryandequipment.
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h) Operatorsofplant,machineryandequipmentshouldnotbedistractedwhileworkisinprogress.
i) Plant,machineryandequipmentshouldbeswitchedoffwhennotinuseandisolatedbeforeanyadjustment,clearingor maintenance is done.
j) Wheretrailingcablesorhosepipesareusedtheyshouldbekeptasshortaspracticableandnotallowedtocreateahazard.
k) Allmovingpartsofmachineryandequipmentshouldbeprovidedwithadequate means, immediately accessible andreadilyidentifiabletotheoperator,ofstoppingitquicklyandpreventingitform being started again inadvertently.
l) Everypower-drivenmachineandequipmentshouldbeprovidedwithadequate mean, immediately accessible andreadilyidentifiabletotheoperator,ofstoppingitquicklyandpreventingitfrom being started again inadvertently.
m)Operatorsofplant,machinery,equipmentandtoolsshouldbeprovidedwithPPE’sincludingwherenecessary,suitableearprotection.
Hand Toolsa) Handtoolsshouldberepairedby
competentpersons.b) Headsofhammersandothershocktools
should be dressed or ground to a suitable radius on the edge as soon as they begin to mushroom or crack.
c) Whennotinuseandwhilebeingcarriedortransportedsharptoolsshouldbekeptinsheaths,shields,chestsorothersuitable containers.
d) Onlyinsulatedornon-conductingtoolsshould be used on or near live electrical installations.
e) Onlynon-sparkingtoolsshouldbeusednearorinthepresenceofflammableorexplosivedustsorvapors.
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Pneumatic Toolsi) Operatingtriggersonportablepneumatic
toolsshouldbe:a) Soplacedastominimizetheriskof
accidentalstartingofthemachine.b) Soarrangedastoclosetheairinletvalve
automaticallywhenthepressureoftheoperator’shandisremoved.
c) Hoseandhoseconnectionsforcompressedairsupplytoportablepneumatictoolsshouldbe:
d) Designedandtestedforthepressureandservice for which they are intended.
e) Fastenedsecurelyonthepipeoutletandequippedwiththesafetychain,asappropriate.
ii) Pneumaticshocktoolsshouldbeequippedwithsafetyclipsorretainers
topreventdiesandtoolsfrombeingaccidentallyexpelledfromthebarrel.
iii) Pneumatictoolsshouldbedisconnectedfrompowerandthepressureinhoselinesreleasedbeforeanyadjustmentorrepairismade.
Electrical Toolsa. Lowvoltageportableelectricaltools
should generally be used.b. All electrical tools should be earthed,
unless they are “all insulated” or “double insulated” tools which do not require earthing.
c. Allelectricaltoolsshouldgetinspectedand maintained on a regular basis by acompetentelectricianandcompleterecordskept
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a. Ascaffoldshouldbeprovidedandmaintained or other equally safe and suitableprovisionshouldbemadewherework cannot safely be done on or from thegroundorfrompartofabuildingorotherpermanentstructure.
b. Scaffoldsshouldbeprovidedwithsafemeans of access, such as stairs, ladders or ramps.Laddersshouldbesecuredagainstinadvertent movement.
c. Everyscaffoldshouldbeconstructed,erectedandmaintainedsoastopreventcollapseoraccidentaldisplacementwhenin use.
d. Everyscaffoldandpartthereofshouldbeconstructed:-
i. In such a way so as not to cause hazardsforworkersduringerectionand dismantling.
ii. In such a way so as guard rails and otherprotectivedevices,platforms,ladders,stairsorrampscanbeeasilyputtogether.
6.Scaffolding,Platforms&Ladders
a) Scaffold Planks (Boards)b) Bearer (Transom)c) Longitudinal (Façade) Bracingd) Transverse (Sectional) Bracinge) Toprailf) Midrailg) Toeboardh) Post (Standard)i) Runner (Ledger)j) Base Platek) Sill (Sole Board)l) Self-closing Drop Bar (inside Posts)m) Base Lift (Kicker Lift)n) False Upright (Puncheon)o) Coupler
iii. With sound material and of requisite sizeandstrengthforthepurposeforwhich it is to be used and maintained inapropercondition.
c. Boardsandplanksusedforscaffoldsshouldbeprotectedagainstsplitting.
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d. Materialsusedintheconstructionofscaffoldsshouldbestoredundergoodconditionsandapartfromanymaterialunsuitableforscaffolds.
e. Couplersshouldnotcausedeformationintubes.Couplersshouldbemadeofdropforged steel or equivalent material.
f. Tubesshouldbefreefromcracks,splitsand excessive corrosion and be straight to the eye, and tube ends cut cleanly square with the tube axis.
g. Scaffoldsshouldbedesignedfortheirminimumloadasperrelevantcode.
h. Scaffoldsshouldbeadequatelybraced.i. Scaffoldswhicharenotdesignedtobe
independentshouldberigidlyconnectedtothebuildingatdesignatedverticalandhorizontalplaces.
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j. Ascaffoldshouldneverextendabovethehighestanchoragetoanextentwhichmightendanger its stability and strength.
k. Loosebricks,drainpipes,chimney-potsortheirunsuitablematerialshouldnotbeusedfortheconstructionorsupportofanyartofascaffold.
l. Scaffoldsshouldbeinspectedandcertified:- i. Beforebeingtakenintouse. ii. Atperiodicintervalsthereafteras
prescribedfordifferenttypesofscaffolds.
iii. Afteranyalternation,interruptioninuse,exposuretoweatherorseismicconditionsoranyotheroccurrencelikelytohaveaffectedtheirstrengthor stability.
iv. Greencolourtagpermittingtheuseofscaffoldinthebottomlevelshall
bedisplayedwithinspectorsignatureandperiodallowed.
m. Inspectionshouldmoreparticularlyascertainthat:-
i. Thescaffoldisofsuitabletypeandadequateforthejob.
ii. Materialsusedinitsconstructionaresoundandofsufficientstrength.
iii. Itisofsoundconstructionandstable. iv. Thattherequiredsafeguardsarein
position.
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n. AScaffoldshouldnotbeerected,substantiallyalteredordismantledexceptbyorunderthesupervision.
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o. Everyscaffoldshouldbemaintainedingoodandpropercondition,andeverypartshouldbekeptfixedorsecuredsothatnopartcanbedisplacedinconsequenceofnormaluse.
p. Ifout-riggerscaffoldingistobeused,itshouldbespecificallydesignedandinspectedbeforeputtinginuse.
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Lifting appliances on scaffolds a. Thepartsofthescaffoldshouldbe
carefullyinspectedtodeterminetheadditionalstrengtheningandothersafetymeasures required.
b. Anymovementofthescaffoldmembersshouldbeprevented.
c. Ifpracticable,theuprightsshouldberigidlyconnectedtoasolidpartofthebuildingattheplacewheretheliftingapplianceiserected.
Prefabricated scaffoldsa. Inthecaseofprefabricatedscaffold
systems,theinstructionsprovidedbythemanufacturesorsuppliersshouldbe strictly adhered to. Prefabricated scaffoldsshouldhaveadequatearrangementsforfixingbracing.
b. Framesofdifferenttypesshouldnotbeintermingledinasinglescaffold.
c. Scaffoldingshallbeerectedonfirmandlevel ground.
d. Allmembersofmetalscaffoldingshallbecheckedperiodicallytoscreenoutdefective/rustedmembers.Alljointsshouldbeproperlylubricatedforeasytightening.
e. Entrytoscaffoldingshouldberestricted.f. Erection,alterationandremovalshallbe
doneundersupervisionofexperiencedpersonnel.
g. Useofbarrels,boxes,loosebricksetc.,forsupportingplatformshallnotbepermitted.
h. Eachsupportingmemberofplatformshall be securely fastened and braced.
i. Whereplanksarebutt-joined,twoparallelputlogsshallbeused,notmorethan100mapart,togivesupporttoeachplank.
j. Platformplankshallnotprojectbeyonditsendsupporttoadistanceexceeding4timesthethicknessofplank,unlessitiseffectivelysecuredtopreventtipping.Cantileverplanksshouldbeavoided.
k. Theplatformedgesshallbeprovidedwith150mmhightoeboardtoeliminatehazardsoftoolsorotherobjectsfallingfromplatform.
l. Erectladdersinthe“fourup-oneoutposition”.
m. Lash ladder securely with the structure.n. Usingnon-slipdevices,suchas,rubber
shoesorpointedsteelferulesattheladderfoot,rubberwheelsatladdertop,fixingwoodenbattens,cleatsetc.
o. When ladder is used for climbing over a platform,theladdermustbeofsufficientlength, to extend at least one meter above theplatform,whenerected against theplatformin“fourup-oneoutposition.”
p. Portableladdersshallbeusedforheightsnotmorethan4mt.above4mtflights,fixedladdersshallbeprovidedwithatleast600mmlandingsatevery6mtorless.
q. Thewidthofladdershallnotbelessthan300mmandrungsshallbespacednotmore than 300mm.
r. Everyplatformandmeansofaccessshallbekeptfreefromobstruction.
s. If grease, mud, gravel, mortar etc., fall onplatformorscaffolds,theseshallberemovedimmediatelytoavoidslippage.
t. Workers shall not be allowed to work onscaffoldsduringstormsorhighwind.Afterheavyrainorstorms,scaffoldsshallbeinspectedbeforereuse.
u. Don’toverloadthescaffolding.Removeexcessmaterialandscrapimmediately.
v. Dismantlingofscaffoldsshallbedoneinapre-plannedsequentialmanner.
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7.HandlingandLiftingEquipment
FollowingaretheGeneralguidelinestobefollowedwithregardtoalltypesofhandlingandliftingequipment.
a. Thereshouldbeawell-plannedsafetyprogrammetoensurethatalltheliftingappliancesandliftinggearareselected,installed, examined, tested, maintained, operatedanddismantledwithaviewtopreventingtheoccurrenceofanyaccident;
b. Allliftingappliancesshallbeexaminedbycompetentpersonsatfrequenciesasspecifiedin“TheFactoriesact”.
c. Check thoroughly quality, size and conditionofallliftingtoolslikechainpulleyblocks,slings,U-clamps,D-shacklesetc.beforeputtingtheminuse.
d. Safeliftingcapacityofalllifting&handlingequipment,toolsandshacklesshouldbegotverifiedandcertificates
obtainedfromcompetentauthoritiesbeforeitsuse.Thesafeworkingloadshallbe marked on them.
e. Checkperiodicallytheoil,brakes,gears,hornsandtyrepressureofallmovingequipmentslikecranes,forklifts,etcaspermanufacture’srecommendations.
f. Check the weights to be lifted and accordinglydecideaboutthecranecapacity,boomlengthandangleoferection.
g. Allowliftingslingsasshortaspossibleandcheckpackingatthefrictionspoints.
h. Whilelifting/placingoftheload,nounauthorizedpersonshallremainwithinthe radius of the boom and underneath the load.
i. While loading, unloading and stacking of pipes,properwedgesshallbeplacedtopreventrollingdownofthepipes.
j. Controllongerjobsbeingliftedupfromboth ends.
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k. Onlytrainedoperatorsandriggersshouldcarryoutthejob.Whilethecraneismovingorliftingtheload.Thetrainedriggershouldbethereforkeepingavigilagainsthittinganyotherobject.
l. Duringhighwindconditionsandnights,liftingofheavyequipmentsshouldbeavoided.Ifunavoidabletodoerectioninnight,operatorandriggershouldbefullytrainedfornightsingling.Alsoproperilluminationshouldbethere.
m. Allowcranetomoveonhard,firmandleveled ground.
n. Whencraneisinidleconditionforlong
periodsorunattended,craneboomshouldeitherbeloweredorlockedaspermanufacturer’sguidelines.
o. Hookandloadbeingliftedshallremaininfullvisibilityofcraneoperators,whilelifting,totheextentpossible.
p. Don’tallowboomsorotherpartsofcrane to come within 3 meters reach of overhead electrical cables.
q. Nostructuralalterationsorrepairsshouldbemadetoanypartofaliftingappliance,whichmayaffectthesafetyoftheappliancewithoutthepermissionandsupervisionofthecompetentperson.
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8.LiftingRopesa. Onlyropeswithaknownsafe
workingcapacityshouldbeusedas liftingropes.
b. Liftingropesshouldbeinstalled,maintainedandinspectedinaccordancewithmanufacturer’sinstructions.
c. Repairedsteelropesshouldnotbeusedon hoists.
d. Wheremultiple independent ropes areused, for thepurposeof stability, to liftawork platform, each rope should becapableofcarryingtheloadindependently.
9.Housekeeping(Appendix-4 Ref-Ij-04-Rev-01)
i. Don’tleaverubbishlyingabout.ii. Keepallgangways,passages,aislesand
stairways clear.iii. Wipeupspiltoil,greaseorliquids.iv. Usemetalcontainersforoilyorgreasy
rags and waste.v. Stack goods and materials clear of
gangways.vi. Store your tools safely when not in use.vii.Keepbenchesandworktopsuncluttered.viii.Don’taccumulatescraporwaste.ix. Don’tleaveloosetoolsonrunning
machines.x. Ensurethataccesstofireextinguisheris
not obstructed.
xi. Keepallfiredoorsandexitsclearofobstructions.
xii.Keepdedicatedmanpowerforhousekeeping.
10.LIGHTINGa. Wherenaturallightingisnotadequate,
workinglightfittingsorportablehand-lampsshouldbeprovidedatworkplaceontheconstructionsitewhereaworkerwilldoajob.
b. Emergencylightingshouldnotproduceglare or disturbing shadows.
c. Lampsshouldbeprotectedbyguards
against accidental breakage.d. Thecablesofportableelectricallighting
equipmentshouldbeofadequatesizeandcharacteristicsforthepowerrequirements and of adequate mechanical strength to withstand severe conditionsinconstructionoperations
e. HandLampsshouldbeof24Voltonly.
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11.WORKINGINCONFINEDSPACES
Followingsafetypracticesforworkinginconfinedspaceliketowers,columns,tanksand other vessels should be followed in additiontothesafetyguidelinesforspecificjobslikescaffolding,cutting/weldingetc.:-
a. EntryinsidetheConfinedSpaceandtocarryoutanyjobshouldbedoneafterissuanceofvalidworkpermit(Appendix-12-Ref-IJ-12-Rev-01)only.
b. Ensureproperandaccessiblemeansofexitbeforeentryinsideaconfinedspace.
c. ThenumberofpersonsallowedinsidetheConfinedSpaceshouldbelimitedtoavoid overcrowding.
d. When the work is going on in the confinedspace,thereshouldalwaysbeone man standby at the nearby man way.
e. Ensure requisite O2 level before entry intheconfinedspaceandmonitorlevelperiodicallyorotherwiseuserespiratorydevices.
f. Check for no hydrocarbon or toxic substances before entry and monitor levelperiodicallyoruserequisitePersonalProtectiveEquipment.
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g. Ensureadequateventilationoruserespiratorydevices.
h. Dependinguponneed,necessaryrespiratorsystem,gasmasksandsuitshallbewornbyeveryoneenteringconfinedspace.Intheconfinedareawherethereisapossibilityoftoxicinertgasmasksshallbe everyone while entering.
i. Barricade the confined spaces duringhoisting,radiography,pressuretestingetc.
j. Use24Vflameprooflampfittingsonlyforillumination.
k. Usetoolswithairmotorsorelectrictoolswith maximum voltage of 24V.
l. Housekeepingshallbewellmaintained.m. Safety helmet, safety shoes and safety
belt shall be worn by everyone entering theconfinedspace.
n. Don’twearlooseclothingwhileworkinginaconfinedspace.
o. Thecuttingtorchesshouldalsobekeptoutsidetheconfinedspaceimmediatelyafterthecutting.
p. Thegascylindersusedforcutting/weldingshallbekeptoutside.
q. Allcables,hoses,weldingequipmentetc.shallberemovedfromconfinedspaceatend of each work day, even if the work istoberesumedinthesamespacethenext day.
r. Totheextentpossiblesludgeshallbecleared and removed from outside before entering.
s. Nonakedlightorflameorhotworksuchaswelding,cuttingandsolderingshouldbepermittedinsideaconfinedspaceorareaunlessithasbeenmadecompletelyfreeoftheflammableatmosphere,testedandfoundsafebyacompetentperson.Onlynon-sparkingtoolsandflameproofhandlampsprotectedwithguard and safety torches should be used insidesuchconfinedspaceorareaforinitialinspection,cleaningorotherworkrequired to be done for making the area safe.
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12. Working at Heights
a. Whileworkingataheightofmorethan3meters,ISIapprovedfullbodysafetyharnessshallbeused.Andworkatheightchecklist(Appendix-9Ref-IJ-09-Rev-01)shouldbemaintained.
b. Worker should be well trained on usage of full body safety belt including its properusageatthetimeofascending/descending.
c. All tools should be carried in tool kits to avoid their falling.
d. Ifthejobisonfragile/slopingroof,roofwalk ladders shall be used.
e. Provide lifeline wherever required.f. Additionalsafetymeasureslikeproviding
fallarrestortypesafetybelt,safetynetshouldbeprovideddependinguponsiteconditions,jobrequirements.
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d. Keepworkingareaneatandclean.Removescrapmaterialimmediately.
h. Don’tthrowordropmaterial/equipmentfromheight.
i. Avoidjumpingfromonemembertoanother.Useproperpassageway.
j. Keepbothhandsfreewhileclimbingdon’t
trytobypassthestepsoftheladder.k. Trytomaintaincalmatheight.Avoidover
exertion.l. Avoid movements on beam. m. Elevatedworkplacesincludingroofsshould
beprovidedwithsafemeansofaccessandegresssuchasstairs,rampsorladders.
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a. Parkvehiclesonlyatdesignatedplaces.Don’tblockroadstocreatehindranceforother vehicles.
b. Don’toverloadthevehicle.c. Obeyspeedlimitsandtrafficrules.d. Alwaysexpecttheunexpectedandbea
defensive driver.e. Drivecarefullyduringadverseweather
androadconditions.f. Readtheroadaheadandridetotheleft.g. All vehicles used for carrying workers
andconstructionmaterialsmustundergopredictive/preventivemaintenanceanddaily checks.
h. Driverwithpropervaliddrivinglicenseshall only be allowed to drive the vehicle.
i. Routesshallbeleveled,markedandplannedinsuchawaysoastoavoid
potentialhazardssuchasoverheadpowerlinesandslopinggroundetc.
j. Whilereversingthevehicles,helpofanother worker should be ensured at all times.
k. Anunattendedvehicleshouldhavetheengineswitchedoff.
l. Whereverpossibleone-waysystemshallbe followed.
m. Barriers/fixedstopsshouldbeprovidedforexcavation/openingstopreventfallof vehicle.
n. Loadshouldbeproperlysecured.o. Thebodyofthetipperlorryshould
always be lowered before driving the vehicleoff.
p. Signs/signals/cautionboardsetc.shouldbeprovidedonroutes
13. Vehicle Movement (Appendix-7 Ref-IJ-07-Rev-01)
14.Excavation
a. Allexcavationworkshouldbeplannedandthemethodofexcavationandthetypeofsupportworkrequiredshouldbedecidedconsideringthefollowing:-
i. Thestabilityoftheground.ii. Theexcavationwillnotaffectadjoining
buildings, structures or roadways.iii. Topreventhazard,thegas,water,
electricalandotherpublicutilitiesshouldbeshutoffordisconnected,ifnecessary.
iv. Presenceofundergroundpipes,cableconductors, etc.
v. Thepositionofculvert/bridges,temporaryroadsandspoilheapsshouldbedetermined.
b. Beforediggingbeginsonsite,allexcavationworkshouldbeplannedandthemethodofexcavationandthetypeofsupportworkrequireddecided.
c. Allexcavationworkshouldbesupervisedbyanexperiencedperson.
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a. Onlypersonshavingvalidlicensesshouldbeallowedtoworkonelectricalfacilities.
b. Nopersonshouldbeallowedtoworkonlivecircuit.Thesame,ifunavoidable,specialcareandauthorizationneedtobetaken.\
c. Treatallcircuitsas“LIVE”ensuredotherwise.
d. Electrical“TagOut”procedure“MUST”be followed for carrying out maintenance jobs.
e. Displayvoltageratingsprominentlywith“Danger”signs.
f. Putcaution/noticesignsbeforestartingtherepairworks.
g. Allelectricalequipmentoperatingabove250Vshallhaveseparateanddistinctconnectionstoearthgrid.
h. Propergroundingtobeensuredforallswitchboardsandequipmentincludingportableonespriortotakingintoservice.
15.Electrical(Appendix-6 Ref-IJ-06-Rev-01) & (Appendix-8 Ref-IJ-08-Rev-01)
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i. Make sure that electrical switch boards, portabletools,equipments(likegrindingmachineetc.)don’tgetwetduringtheirusage.Ifithappens,stopthemainsupply,makethetoolsdryandthenonlyusethem.Checkproperearthing.
j. Alltemporaryswitchboardsputupatworksiteshouldbesuitablyprotectedfrom rain and the level of same should be high enough to avoid contact with water due to water logging.
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k. Don’tworkwetonelectricalsystem.l. Don’toverloadtheelectricalsystem.m. UseonlyproperratedHRCfuses.n. Industrialtypeextensionboardsand
plugsocketsareonlytobeused.o. ELCBforalltemporaryconnectionsmust
beprovided.Useinsulated3-pinplugtops.p. Allpowersupplycablesshouldbelaid
properlyandneatlysothattheydon’tcausehindrancetopersonsworkingandnophysicaldamagealsotakesplacetothecablesduringvariousconstructionactivities
q. Allpowercablestobeproperlyterminated using glands and lugs of propersizeandadequatelycrimped.
r. Usespark-proof/flameproofelectricalfittingsinfirehazardzones
s. Checkinstallationsofsteelplates/pipestoprotectundergroundcablesatcrossings.
t. Don’tlayunarmoredcabledirectlyonground,wall,roofortrees.Alltemporarycablesshouldbelaidatleast750mm below ground and cable markers shouldbeprovided.Propersleevesshouldbeprovidedatroadcrossings.Incasetemporarycablesaretobelaidonwoodenpoles/steelpoles.Theminimumcableheightsshouldbe4.5m.
u. MaintainsafeoverheaddistanceofHTcablesasperIndianElectricityRulesandrelevant acts.
v. Don’tconnectanyearthingwiretothepipelines/structures.
w. Don’tmakeanyunsafetemporaryconnections,nakedjoints/wiringetc.
x. Ensurethattemporarycablesarefreefromcuts.Damagedinsulation,kinksorimproperinsulatedjoints.
y. Checkatperiodicintervalsthatpinsofsocketsandjointsarenotloose.
z. Protectelectricalwires/equipmentsfromwaterandnakedflames.
aa. Illuminate suitable all the work areas.ab. All switchboards should be of MS
structure only and incoming source should be marked.
ac.Handlampsshouldnotbeofmorethan24Vrating.
Ad.Fireextinguishers(DCP/Co2/Sandbuckets)shouldbekeptneartemporaryswitch boards being used for constructionpurposes.Don’tusewaterforfightingelectricalfires.
ae.Insulatingmatsshallbeprovidedinthefront and back end of switch boards.
af.Allpartsofelectricalinstallationsshould be so constructed, installed andmaintainedastopreventdangerofelectricshock,fireandexternalexplosion.
ag.Periodicchecking/certificationofelectricalsafetyappliancessuchasgloves,insulatingmats,hoodsetc.tobedone/witnessedalongwithmaintainingaregisteratsitesignedbycompetentauthority.
ah.Anoticedisplayingfollowing,shouldbekeptexhibitedatsuitableplaces.
ai.Prohibitingunauthorizedpersonfromenteringelectricalequipmentroomsor from handling or interfering with electricalapparatus.
aj.Containingdirectionsastoproceduresincaseoffire,rescueofpersonsincontact with live conductors and the restorationofpersonssufferingfromelectric shock.
ak.Specifyingthepersontobenotifiedincase of electrical accident or dangerous occurrence,andindicationhowtocommunicate with him.
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al.Noothercables/pipestobelaidintrench used for electrical cables.
am.Utmostcareshouldbetakenwhileexcavatingearthfromcabletrenchtoavoid damage or any accident.
Inspection and maintenance
a. Allelectricalequipmentshouldbeinspectedbeforetakingintousetoensuresuitabilityforitsproposeduse.
b. Atthebeginningofeveryshift,thepersonusingtheelectricalequipmentshould make a careful external examinationoftheequipmentandconductors,especiallytheflexiblecables.
c. Workonornearlivepartsofelectricalequipmentshouldbeforbidden.
d. Beforeanyworkisbegunonconductorsthat do not have to remain live.
e. Thecurrentshouldbeswitchedoffbyaresponsibleauthorizedperson.
f. Precautionsshouldbetakentopreventthe current from being switched on again.
g. Theconductorsortheequipmentshouldbe tested to ascertain that they are dead:-
i. Theconductorsandequipmentshouldbeearthedandshort-circuited.
ii. Neighbouringlivepartsshouldbeadequatelyprotectedagainstaccidentalcontact.
h. Afterworkhasbeendoneonconductorsandequipment.Thecurrentshouldonlybe switched on again on the orders of a competentpersonaftertheearthingandshort-circuitinghavebeenremovedandtheworkplacereportedsafe.
i. Electriciansshouldbeprovidedwithapprovedandtestedtools,andpersonalprotectiveequipmentsuchasrubbergloves, mats etc.
j. Allconductorsandequipmentshouldbeconsidered to be live unless there is a proofofthecontrary.
k. When work has to be done in dangerous proximitytolivepartsthecurrentshouldbecutoff.Ifforoperationalreasonsthisisnotpossible,thelivepartsshouldbefencedofforenclosedbyqualifiedstafffromthesub-stationconcerned.
Testing
a. Electricalinstallationsshouldbeinspectedand tested and the results recorded.
b. Periodictestingoftheefficiencyoftheearthleakageprotectivedevicesshouldbe carried out.
c. Particularattentionshouldbepaidtotheearthingofapparatus,thecontinuityofprotectiveconductors,polarityandinsulationresistance,protectionagainstmechanicaldamageandconditionofconnectionsatpointsofentry.
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Commonhazardsinvolvedinwelding/cuttingaresparks,moltenmetal,flyingparticles,harmfullightrays,electricshocksetc.Followingprecautionsshouldbetaken:-
16A.CUTTING/WELDING
a. Adrychemicaltypefireextinguishershallbe made available in the work area.
b. Adequateventilationshallbeensuredbyopeningmanholesandfixingashieldorforcedcirculationofairetc,whiledoingajobinconfinedspace,
c. Ensurethatonlyapprovedandwell-maintainedapparatus,suchastorches,manifolds,regulatorsorpressurereducing valves, and acetylene generators, be used.
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d. Allcoversandpanelsshallbekeptinplace,whenoperationanelectricArewelding machine.
e. TheworkpieceshouldbeconnecteddirectlytoPowersupply,andnotindirectlythroughpipelines/structures/equipmentsetc.
f. Theweldingreceptaclesshallberatedfor64suitablefor415V,3-Phasesystemwithascrapingearth.Receptaclesshallhave necessary mechanical interlocks and earthingfacilities.
g. All cables, including welding and ground cables shall be checked for any worn out orcrackedinsulationbeforestartingthejob.Groundcableshouldbeseparatewithoutanyloosejoints.
h. Cable coiling shall be maintained at minimum level, if not avoidable.
i. Anenergizedelectrodeshallnotbeleftunattended.
j. Thepowersourceshallbeturnedoffattheendofjob.
k. Allgascylindersshallbeproperlysecuredinuprightposition.
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l. Acetylene cylinder shall be turned and keptinsuchawaythatthevalveoutletpointsawayfromoxygencylinder.
m. Acetylenecylinderkeyforopeningvalveshallbekeptonvalvestem.Whilecylinder is in use, so that the acetylene cylindercouldbequicklyturnedoffincaseofemergency.Useflashbackarrestorstopreventback-fireinacetylene/oxygencylinder.
n. When not in use, valves of all cylinders shallbekeptclosed.
o. Alltypesofcylinders,whetherfullorempty,shallbestoredatcool,dryplaceunder shed.
p. Forcedopeningofanycylindervalveshouldnotbeattempted.
q. Lightedgastorchshallneverbeleftunattended.
r. Store acetylene and oxygen cylinders separately.
s. Storefullandemptycylindersseparately.t. Avoid cylinders coming into contact with
heat.u. Cylindersthatareheavyordifficultto
carry by hand may be rolled on their bottomedgebutneverdragged.
v. If cylinders have to be moved, be sure thatthecylindervalvesareshutoff.
w. Beforechangingtorches,shutoffthegasatthepressurereducingregulatorsandnotbycrimpingthehose.
x. Donotusematchestolighttorches.Useafrictionlighter.
y. Move out any leaking cylinder immediately.
z. Usetrolleysforoxygen&acetylenecylinder and chain them.
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aa. AlwaysuseRedhoseforacetyleneandotherfuelgasesandBlueforoxygen,andensure that both are in equal length.
bb. Ensure that hoses are free from burns, cutsandcracksandproperlyclamped.
cc. Avoiddragginghosesoversharpedgesandobjects.
dd.Donotwraphosesaroundcylinderswhen in use or stored.
ee.Protecthosesfromflyingsparks,hotslag,andotherhotobjects.
ff. LubricantsshallnotbeusedonOx-fuelgasequipment.
gg. Duringcutting/welding,usepropertypegoggles/faceshields.
FIgURe 1Typical equipment used in oxy/acetylene gas welding and similar processes
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a. Cylinders should be stored in a cool, dry andwellventilatedarea,undercover,awayfromanypotentialsourceofignition.
b. Fullandemptycylindersshouldbestoresseparatelyandareasshouldbedesignatedproperly.
c. Cylinderscontainingflammablegasesandtoxicgasesshallbekeptseparatelybyprovidingadequatedistanceorsuitablepartitionwall.Othergascylindersalsoshouldbekeptseparatedfromthesecylinders.
16B.SAFESTORINGOFCYLINDERS
a. Thestorageroomshouldbeoffireresistantconstructionwithsuitableexplosionreliefsystem.
b. Thestorageroomwherecylinderscontainingflammablegasesarestoresshouldbeprovidedwithflameprooflightfittingsandotherelectricalequipment.
c. Cylinders,especiallythoseforliquefiedgasanddissolvedgas,shouldbestoredupright,unless it is designed to store horizontally.
d. Donotstorecylindersinsuchawaythattheybecomepartofanelectriccircuit.
e. Cylinders should be secured, while store, topreventtippingorfalling
f. Warning notice to be displayed inappropriatemanner,nearthestoragearea
g. Adequate slopeanddrainage shouldbegiventothefloorsothatcylindersdonotcome in contact with water and get corroded
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a. Gas cylinders should be handled carefully. Donotslide,rollordropthecylinders.
b. Suitable trolleys or cradles with securing arrangements should be used for moving the cylinders.
d. Liquefiablegascylindersanddissolvedacetylene cylinders should always be keptinuprightpositionunlesstheyaredesignedtouseinhorizontalposition.
16C.SAFEHANDLINGOFCYLINDERS
attachedtoagascylinder.l. Donotusegasfromacylinderwhichis
notprovidedwithclearidentification.m. Cylinders with damaged valves should be
returnedtothesupplierattheearliest.n. Donothandlethecylinderswithlifting
magnets.Cylindersshouldbeliftedwithdevicesspecificallydesignedforsuchactivity.
o. Beforedrawinggasfromthecylinder,makesurethattheconnectionsareleakproof.Soapsolutionmaybeusedfordetectingleak,ifany.
p. Donotdrawgasfromthecylinderdirectly,withoutusingpressurereducingdevices.
q. Whiletransportingcylindersintrucks,fastencylinderssecuredinuprightposition.Thereshallnotbeanysharpprojectionsinsidethetruckandcylindersshouldnotprojectbeyondthesideorends of the vehicle.
r. Cylinder valves should be closed daily at the closeoftheworkbyaresponsibleperson.
s. Duringtransportation,ifanycylindercontainingflammableortoxicgasstartsleaking,itshouldbeshiftedtoanisolatedplaceawayfromanypotentialsourceofignitionandanyleakshouldbearrestedusingtheemergencyleakarrestingkit,if available. Simultaneously, inform the supplierandconsignorfornecessaryadvice.
t. If a leak on the cylinder valve cannot bearrestedbytighteningtheglandnutorthespindle,thecylindershouldberemovedtoanopenareawhereitposesleastdangertolifeandpropertyandthesuppliershouldbeinformed.
e. Cylinders designed to use in horizontal positionshouldbesosecuredthattheydo not roll.
f. Allpotentialsourcesofignitionandsituationswhichmayleadtooverheatingofcylindersshouldbeprohibitedfromthe area where the cylinders are used.
g. Whileusinggascylinders,precautionsshouldbetakentoprotectthecylindersfrom sun and rain.
h. When the cylinders are not in use or beingcharged,valvecaps/guardsshouldbekeptonthecylinders.
i. Gascylindersshouldnotbeusedassupportsforearthingorforanyotherpurpose.
j. Donotweldorstrikeanarconanygascylinderbecausesuchactivitycanreducethe wall strength.
k. Withoutemptyingthegas,donotattempttorepairavalveorreliefdevice
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AllradiographyjobsshallbecarriedoutasperBARCSafetyRegulations.
17.RADIOGRAPHY
a. Duringfieldradiography,nearbyareaaroundtheradiationsourceshouldbecordonedoff.
b. Ifthefieldradiographyistobedoneatthesamelocationrepeatedly,itisadvisabletoprovideeitherawirefencingaroundoratemporarybrickenclosure.
c. Specialpermission/permitshouldbetakenforradiographyfromarea-in-charge.
d. Asfaraspossible,fieldradiographyshouldbedoneonlyduringnighttimewhenthereislittleornooccupancythere.
e. Radiationwarningsignalsshouldbepastedallalongthecordonedoffarea.
f. Entry into the restricted area by unauthorizedpersonsshouldbestrictlyprohibitedduringexposure.
g. Theradiationlevelalongwiththecordonshould be monitored by a suitable and well-calibratedradiationsurveymeter.
h. AllpersonnelworkingwithradiographysourcesshouldwearappropriateprotectiveequipmentandfilmbadgesissuedbyBARC.
i. Protectionfacilitiessuchasmanipulatorrod,remotehandlingtongs,leadpots,radiationhazardplacardsandmeansofcordonoffshallbeavailableateachsite.
j. Theradiographysourceshallneverbetouched or handled directly with hands.
k. Thepackagecontainingradiographycameras and sources should never be carriedbypublictransportlikebus, train etc.
l. Radiographysourcesandcameras,when not in use, should be stored insideasourcepitwithlockandkeyarrangementasapprovedbyBARC.Thestorageroomshouldpreferablybelocated in an isolated area of minimum occupancyandradiationleveloutsidethestorageroomshouldnotexceed0.25mR/hrasperBARCRegulations.
m. Incaseofanaccident(duetolossorofdamagetoradiographysource).ActionshouldbetakeninlinewithBARCSafetyRules/Guidelines.
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a. Sandblastingshouldbeusedonlyafterapprovalfromcompetentperson.
b.AirCompressorusedforsand/shotblasting/paintingshouldhaveguardandpositionedawayfromtheworkplace.
c.Exhaustoftheprimemover,ifICengineis used, should be directed away from the workplace.
d.Incaseofmotordrivencompressor,the body of the motor as well as the compressortobeproperlyearthed.
e.Thehosesusedforcompressedairshouldbeofproperquality,andhealthof
18.SAND/SHOTBLASTING/SPRAYPAINTING
the same to be ensured through regular check/test.
f.Theoperatorofsand/shotblasting/paintingshouldwearsuitablePPE’sincluding mask.
g. Adequate measures to be taken to suppressdust/sprayparticle.
h.Sandusedforsandblastingshouldbesuitablecovered&protectedfromtorain/moisture.
i.Whentheseactivitiesaredoneinconfinedplaces,adequatemeasuretobetakenforproperventilation.
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a. Employeeswillbeproperlyandthoroughly trained in the use of slings and rigging.
b. Theentirelengthoftheslingmustbevisuallyinspectedpriortouse,atregularintervals,andafteranyincident.Cleantheslingbeforeinspectingit.Dirtandgrimecanhidedamage,especiallyonchainandwirerope.Slingswillberelaxedwhenyouinspectthem.Damagedordefectiveslingsmustbediscarded.Whendisposingofadefectiveordamagedsling,cut the sling in half or otherwise destroy it so there is no danger of it being reused
c. Wheninspectingsteelalloychainslings,payspecialattentiontonicks,gouges,cracks,corrosionpits,stretching,anddistortedorwornfittings.Replacetheentireslingifanypartisdamaged,hasmorethan10%wearor5%stretch,andifthe hook is twisted more than 10 degrees
19A.SLINGSANDRIGGING
oropenedupmorethan15%atthethroat.
d. Wireropeslingsmustbereplacedifthereisseverecorrosion,localizedwear(shinywornspots),a1/3reductioninouterwirediameter, excessive stretching, damage or displacementofendfittings,morethan10 broken wires in one lay, or evidence ofdamagetotheropestructuresuchaskinking, crushing, bird caging, or other distortion.
e. Donotusesyntheticwebslingsthathaveburns,brokenorwornstitches,excessivestretch,exposedwarningstitches(usuallyredyarn),snags,punctures,tearsorcuts,ordistortedfittings.
f. Inspectforbrokenwiresinmetalmeshslings,lackofslingflexibility,kinksortwistsintheedge,25%reductioninwirediameter due to abrasion, and broken brazedjointsorweldsontheedge.
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g. Storeslingsverticallyonarackofwalltominimize the risk of damage and for easy access
h. Liftonlyfromsolidattachmentpoints.
i. Beforemakingthelift,makesurethe weight and balance of the load are known and the sling is securely positionedaroundtheload.
j. Guardagainstshockloadingbytakingupslack in the sling slowly.
k. Operatorsmustknowandmustnotexceedtheworkingloadlimit(ratedcapacity)ofthesling.Theworkingloadlimit is calculated by dividing the breaking strengthoftheslingbyfive.
l. Donotliftitemsthatexceedtheworkingload limits of the sling.
m. Liftingtoolsandtacklesshouldbetestedbycompetentauthorityonceinayear.
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a. Chains i. Takeupslackslowlyandseethat
everylinkinthechainseatsproperly.Neverputstrainonakinkedchain.If the links do not slide freely within each other, the chain is damaged and must be removed from service.
ii. Donotuseahammertoforceahookover a chain link.
iii. Seethattheloadisalwaysproperlyset in the bowl of the hook.
iv. Neverattempttorepairtheweldedcomponentsonasling.Abrokenchainmustnotbesplicedwithaboltoranyothertypeofcoupling.
19B.SAFEPRACTICESFORUSINGCHAINS:
b. Wire Rope Slings i. Lubricate the chain for longer service
life.Beforeapplyinglubricant,makesure the sling is as dry and clean as possible.Lubricatingadirtyordampslingpromotescorrosion.
ii. Avoidbendingwireropearoundsmallradius bends
c. Safe Practices for Synthetic Web Slings. i.Syntheticwebslingscannotberepaired;
damaged slings must be discarded. ii.Donotjoinslingsbyknotting.Stretchingis
theonlyacceptedmethodofattachingendfittingorformingeyes.
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i. Review test procedure before allowingtestingwithwaterorairoranyotherfluid.
ii. Provide relief valves of adequate size whiletestingwithairorothergases.
iii. Ensurecomplianceofnecessaryprecautions,stepwiseloading,tighteningoffasteners,groutingetc.beforeandduringtesting.
iv. Inform all concerned in advance of the testing.
v. Keeptheventsopenbeforeopeninganyvalveforfilling/drainingofliquidused
20.PROOF/PRESSURETESTING
forhydrotesting.Thefilling/drainingshould not exceed the designed rate forpressuretesting.
vi. Provideseparategaugesofsuitablerangeforpressurizingpumpandtheequipmenttobetested.
vii. Provide gauges at designated locationsformonitoringofpressures.
viii.Checkthecalibrationofallpressurizingequipmentandaccessories and maintain records.
ix. Takereadingsatpre-definedintervals.
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a. Safety Rules for erection i. Workmen should wear full body
harness with double lanyard for works above 3m height.
ii. Onverticalmovementstoheightthelanyard is hooked to the fall arrestor (ropegrab)fittedtoa5/8”syntheticrope.
iii. On horizontal movements the lanyard ishookedtothestaticline.Staticlineisofabove8mmwireropeorabove1”Polypropylenerope.
iv. Inasituationwhereaworkerhastounhook his lanyard, etc in crossovers he hooks the other lanyard to a reliable anchorage and then the formeroneisunhooked.Thus100%offallprotectionisensured.
v. Workers shall carry the bolts, nuts andtoolsinabag.Theyarenottokeepthesematerialsonanystructuredirectly.
vi. Theerectionareawillbecordonedandcautionboards–STEELERECTIONINPROGRESS–MENWORKINGABOVE.NOENTRYshallbedisplayedtopreventtrespassers.
vii. TheSignalmanshallwearthefluorescentjackettoidentifyhimself.
viii.Workerswho have acrophobia areproscribedfromgoingtoheightworks.
B. Preassembly of Columns i. Aspecifiedcrewisdeployedfor
assembly of the columns. ii. Woodensleeperswillbeplacedlevel
atasufficientheightsothatthereisenough room for a worker to work
21.SAFEPRACTICESFORERECTION
below the structure where required. Thisisforboltingpurposes.
iii. Stableandsufficientwoodensleepersshall be given for the assembling steel structures.
iv. Thewoodensleepersshouldextenda minimum of 100mm away from the steelateitherside.Thistoavoidthechangesofpinchinginjury
v. Afterliftingtheassembledstructures,thewoodensleepersshouldberemoved and stacked at a designated location;unlessthenextassemblyisto be done on it.
c. Structural Steel erection i. AnerectionschemeandtheJob
SafetyAnalysis(JSA)Appendix-15Ref-IJ-15-Rev-00aremadebeforethetaskistakenup.
ii. Screened, oriented and trained workmenshallbedeployedonthejob.
iii. Theforemanassignstheroleandresponsibilityofeachmemberofthegangfortheerectionoperation.
iv. Beforethestartofeacherection,theforemanexplainstheerectiongangtheerectionsequenceandtheJobSafety Analysis.
v. Only the assigned crew would do the specificjob.Anychangesmadethenew comer should be briefed the safe workprocedureSafetyEngineeringDepartmentshouldalsobeintimated.
vi. Thesling,Dshackleoranyothermaterialshallnotbedroppedfromheight.Theyshall be lowered either through the cranehookorthrougharope.
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b. Column erection i. Guyropes,platform,ropeforfall
arrestorandladdersaretiedtothecolumnsbeforeerectingthem.Theerectionengineer/foremanensurestherightslingingmethodandfillstheerectionchecklist.Ataglineistiedjustabovethebaseofthecolumntocontrol the movement.
ii. Thefoundationshouldbeclean,theboltvertical,andgreased.Therequiredpackingplateisplacedbeforethecolumnislifted.Whenthecolumnhascometoposition,the workers should hold the column abovethebaseofitwhileinsertingitintothefoundationbolts.Donotcrowdtoomanypersonsneartheerectionground.Aftererection,theboltsaretightened;thefourguyropesaresecuredtoareliableanchorage.Theselectedriggers,whogotothetopofthecolumntoreleasethe slings, hook their belt to the fall arrestorandclimbup.
c. Beam erection i. Twotaglinesaretied,eitherend
of the beam, to guide them to the position.Properaccessisprovidedtoreachtheworkspot.Twoworkers
standonaplatformateachcolumn,toboltthebeamtothecolumn.Theworkerskeeptherequiredtools,boltsand nuts in a bag and these materials arenotkeptonthebeam.
ii. Aftersecuringthebeamtothecolumn, the workers hook their belt to the beam and crawl on it to reach thespotforreleasingtheslings.Theyshould not walk on it.
d. Stair Case erection Thestaircaseisassembledatground
level and erected in module form on to theholdingdownboltsandtightened.Foremanensuresproperslingingmethod.
e. grating erection Aschemeforplacingthegratingsforthe
floorsismadeandfollowed.Workmenshallanchortheirlanyardstothestaticlinewhilespreadingandsecuringthegratingstothefloorbeams.Loosegratingsshallnotbeleftattheendoftheday.Partiallycoveredfloorswithgratingsaremoredangerousthananuncoveredfloor.So,itisbetterthejobisplannedsuchthattheflooristotallycoveredonthesameday.Elsethefloorshall be blocked for entry by any other employees.
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i. Provision is made for safe handling and storage of dirty gags, trash, and waste oil. Flammableliquidsandchemicalsappliedonplatformshouldbeimmediatelycleaned.
ii. Paintcontainersandhydrocarbonsamples,gascylindersforweldingandcuttingshouldbestoredproperly.Cylindersshouldbetransportedinhand-cart.
iii. Smoking should be restricted and no smokingareashouldbeidentified.
iv. Specialattentionshouldbegiventocrudeoilpumpseals;dieselandgasengineswhicharepotentialsourceofignitionintheeventoffailure.
v. Fireiscontrolledinworkingareawaterspraying,CO2flooding,DCPandsprinklersystem.
vi. Foamingagentisappliedforcontrollingfireinliquidhydrocarbon.
vii. Thesystemisnoteffectiveingasfire.viii. Light weight breathing system should be
used.ix. Firefightingequipmentshouldbe
maintainedinreadytousecondition.x. DON’TSANDDO’SINCASEOFFIRE
22.FIREPREVENTIONANDFIREFIGHTING
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DON’TS DO’S
1. Don’truninpanic2. Don’ttakeunduerisk3. Don’ttamperwithanymachineryduring
firefighting.Leavethemforauthorizedhandling.
4. Don’targueordiscussonthesceneoffire.5. Don’tlingerwiththeequipment.Ifyou
don’tknowitsoperation,keepawayorasksome one nearby
6. Don’tthrowsandonmachineryparts.UseCO2ordrypowderinstead
7. Don’tfloodtheaffectedareawithwaterunless required.
8. Don’tcrowdthesceneoffire9. Don’tclosethevalveofaflammablegas
cylinderonfire.10.Don’tresorttobreaking,cuttingunless
required11.Don’tusealltypesofextinguishersonone
fire.12.Don’tusewateronoil,electricalandmetal
fires.
1. Raisealarmorshout‘FIRE’atthepeakofyourtone,ifyounoticeafirewithinyourvicinity.
2. Approachthescenewithinthequickestpossibletime.
3. Trytoattractothersattentionasfaraspossibleonyourwaytothesceneoffire.
4. Ifyouarefirsttoreachmakesurethatnolifeistrapped.
5. Trytoputoffthefirewiththenearestappropriatetypeofextinguisher.
6. Asothersrushtothescene,tellthemwhatthetypeoffireisandwhichextinguishertouse.
7. Doarrangetoputoffthesupplyincaseofelectricalfires.
8. Donottakeanychance.DialsecurityPhonenumbersandgiveexactlocation.
9. Openalldoorsandwindowsafterthefireiscompletelyextinguishertoavoidinhalationof any fumes.
10.Keepyourselfpostedwithinformationfromtimetotime.
xi. Atsiteshavingcombustiblematerial,suitablevisualsignsshouldbeprovidedtoindicateclearlythedirectionofescapeincaseoffire.
xii. Meansofescapeshouldbekeptclearatalltimes.Escaperoutesshouldbefrequentlyinspectedparticularlyinhighstructures and where access is restricted.
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TYPeS OF PORTABLe FIRe eXTINgUISHeR AND WHAT TO USe THeM ONNote:Makeyourselfawareoftheinstructiononthefireextinguisherbeforeusingit
Class Substances, materials, etc.
Water (red)
Foam (cream)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
(black)
Vaporizing liquid
(green)
Dry powder (blue)
A Wood,paper,rag,textile,card-board,commonplastics,laminates, foam etc.
YES YES YES YES YES
B Flammableliquids,petrol,oil,fats,adhesives,paint,varnish etc.
NO YESIf liquid is not flowing
YES YES YES
C Flammablegas:LPG, butane, propane,methane,acetylene etc.
YESWillcool the area and putout
secondary
YESIf in
liquid form
YES YES YES
D Metal, molten metal,reactivemetalpowderetc.
NO NO NO NO YESTrainedperson-ifno
explosiverisk
Electrical Electrical installations,Welding Machines, Motors,DistributionBoards,computers,photocopiersetc.
NO NO YES YES YESSpecialpowdersareavailable,butDRY
sand may be used Or switchoffelectricityand deal with as an
ordinaryfire
Notes:Vaporizingliquid.DryPowermaynotpenetratespacesorbehindequipmentLightwaterfoam(AFFF)maybeusedinsteadofwaterorfoam
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Firstaidfacilitiesshouldbeprovidedinlinewithvariousstatutoryregulationslikefactoryact etc. However following care should be taken:-
a. Firstaid,includingtheprovisionoftrainedpersonnelshouldbeensuredatwork sites. Arrangement should be made forensuringthemedicalattentionoftheinjuredworkers.FirstaidboxshouldbeaspertheFactoryrules.
23.FIRSTAID
b. Suitablerescueequipment,likestretchersshouldbekeptreadilyavailableattheconstructionsite.
c. First-aidkitsorboxes,asappropriateandasperstatutoryrequirements,shouldbeprovidedatworkplacesandbeprotectedagainstcontaminationbydust,moistureetc.
d. First-aidkitorboxesshouldnotkeepanythingbesidesmaterialforfirstaidinemergencies.
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e. First-aidkitsandboxesshouldcontainsimpleandclearinstructionstobefollowed,bekeptunderthechargeofaresponsiblepersonqualifiedtorenderthefirstaidandberegularlyinspectedand stocked.
f. Where the work involves risk of drowning, asphyxiationorelectricshock,first-aidpersonnelshouldbeproficientintheuseofresuscitationandotherlifesavingtechniquesandinrescueprocedures.
g. EmergencytelephonenumbersofnearbyapprovedlocalHospitals(approvedbyclient),Police,FireStationandAdministrationshallbeprominentlydisplayedatsiteandforattendinganyemergencymedicalcasesshallbelineupwithapprovedlocalhospital.
h. Allownemployee&workershallbemedicallyexamined(byclientapprovedlocalhospital)priortojoiningthework.
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SafetyawarenesstoallsectionofpersonnelrangingfromSiteInchargetoworkmenhelpsnotonlypreventingtheriskbutalsobuilduptheconfidence.Timeandexpendituresalsoget saved as a result.
Safety awareness basically seeks to persuade/informpeopleonsafetybesidessupplementingskillalso.Awareness
programmemayincludefollowingsafetymaterialandsameshallbeprovidedbySafetyDepartmentwiththehelpofCorporateCommunicationDepartment.
a. Poster: Posters with safety slogan in humorous,gruesomedemonstratingmanner may be used to discourage badhabitsattributabletoaccidentsbyappealingtotheworkers’pride,self-love,andaffectioncuriosityorhumanaspects.
24.SAFETYAWARENESS&TRAINING
Theseshouldbedisplayedinprominentlocation(s).
b. Safety Sign Boards:Differenttypeofmessageofcautioning,attention,noticeetc.shouldbedisplayedattheappropriateplacesforlearning/awareness of the workmen while working at site.
c. Films & Slides: Film(s)narratingtheaccident including the causes and possibleremedialwaysofpreventingtherecurrence of a similar accident should bedisplayedatregularintervals.Slidesconsistingmainpointsofthefilmshowmay also be shown to workers.
d. Talks, lectures & conferences: Thesuccessoftheseeventswoulddependmuchonaudience’sunderstandingsofthespeaker(s).Thespeakersaretobeknowledgeableandgoodpresenter.Speakersshouldknowtoholdtheattentionandtoinfluencetheaudiences.
e. Competitions: Organizecompetition(s)betweenthedifferentdepartments/categoriesofworkers.Thesenseofreward/recognitionalsowillimprovesafety awareness and result in enhancing safety levels.
f. exhibitions: Exhibitionsalsomaketheworkers acquainted with hazards and meansofpreventivemeasures.
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g. Safety Publication: SafetyPublicationsincludingpocketbooksdealingwithwaysofinvestigationandpreventioninthefieldofsafetyandsoonmaybedistributedtoworkerstopromotethesafety awareness.
h. Safety Drives: Fromtimetotime,anintensive safety drive by organizing a safety day or a safety week etc. should be launched.
i. Training: Trainingforcoveringthehazardsfordifferenttradeshouldbeimparted.TrainingshouldalsoincludethespecifichazardsrelatedtoajobinadditiontothegeneralsafetyTrainingashasbeendealtinvariouschaptersandshould include all workers.
j. TBM: TBMshallbegivenbysafetyofficer/supervisorsonweekly/fortnightlybasis.Sitein-chargeshallreviewtheTBMrecords on fortnightly basis and records shallbesenttocorporate&clientoffice.
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a. emergency Situations i. FormulateanEmergency
PreparednessPlanforeachofsites.Theseplanswilladdressforeseeableemergencies that may arise during theconstructionactivitiesExamplesofactivitiesforwhichplansshouldbepreparedincludeamongstotherthings.
ii. AnAccidentWhichResultsInDeathorMajorInjury.
iii. ASeriousFireThatThreatensLife. iv. AFloodThatThreatensLife. v. LeakageofAnyDangerousMaterials
or Chemicals. vi. Leakage/ShortCircuitofany
Electricalsupply.
b. Major engineering Failures such as i. unintendedexplosions ii. subsidence causing damage to
structures or services
25. EMERGENCYPRE-PAREDNESSPLANS
c. An emergency Preparedness plan should include details of following;
i. Thename,locationsandphonenumberoftheEmergencyCo-ordinates.
ii. DesignatedPersonnelwithlocationsandphonenumbers.
iii. DetailsoftheEmergencyResponseTeamwithlocationsandphonenumbers.
iv. FunctionsoftheEmergencyResponseTeam.
v. Themeansofescape. vi. CommunicationwiththeEmergency
Services. • Police. • FireServices. • AmbulanceandHospitalServices.
Remarks:Emergencypreparednessplansshallbepreparedatsiteaccordingtotheclientspecifiedguidelines.Itwilleffectivebyclientcooperationanddirection.
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ACCIDENT
Inform immediatelySiteIn-charge/SiteSafetyOfficer
Inform Customer & Legal Authority
ACCIDeNT INVeSTIgATIONS ResponsibilitySiteIn-charge/SiteSafetyOfficer MEDICAL
TREATMENTNECESSARYResponsibilitySiteIn-charge/
Site Safety Officer
MedicalTreatmentattheHospital FirstAidTreatment
NotRecordableAccidentRecordableAccident
RePORT FILLeD IN WITH;1)Investigationresults;
2)Notesoninjurylocationdiagnosis&prognosis
ResponsibilitySiteIn-charge/SiteSafetyOfficer
ACCIDENTMORETHAN2LOSTWORK
DAYS
FillinAccidentreportandnotifywithcopyAuthority
(Within2workingdays)Responsibility
SiteIn-charge/SiteSafetyOfficer
InternalAccidentReportFileResponsibility
SiteIn-charge/SiteSafetyOfficer
AccidentRecordingIntheRecordBookResponsibility
SiteIn-charge/SiteSafetyOfficer
Accident Recording Procedure
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HOW TO HANDLe ACCIDeNTS AT ePC SITeS (Appendix B)
ACCIDENTSITE INCHARGE
i. Incaseminorinjury,firstaidshallbegiventothevictimimmediately.
ii. Incaseofmajorinjury,arrangeforthetransportfacilitiestotheinjuredandthevictimshallbesendtonearesthospitalimmediatelyfornecessarymedical treatment.
iii. ToCo-ordinatewithHR&AdministrationHeadforanyhelp.
iv.To inform immediate ly to HeadConstruction&Customeraboutaccident.
v. ToinformChiefFactoryInspectorateofconcernareatocomplythelegalobligations.
vi. Iftheinjuryseriousinnaturethenfilluptheform-16andsendtotheESI.
vii.Findthecausesofaccident&makecorrectivemeasuresandsametobeimplemented.
viiiKeepevidenceintactforfactfindingandinquirypurpose.
ix.Determineextentofdamagetoequipment,materials.
x. Takeactionsthatwillpreventorminimize the risk of further accidents, injuryorpropertydamage.
xi. Restoretheconditionsinaccidentspot&reactivatetheconstructionwork.
x. SiteInchargewillinformtovictim’sfamily about this accident.
DePARTMeNT HeAD AT gURgAON/ RegIONAL OFFICe
i. HeshallinformtoUnitHead,DivisionalHead,HR&AdministrationHead&SafetyDepartment.
ii. HeadoftheDepartmentshallcoordinatewithsiteinchargeforbettermedicaltreatmenttotheinjuredemployeeimmediately.
iii. HeadoftheDepartmentshallcoordinatewithsiteinchargeforfulfillofallstatutoryprovisionsregardingaccidents.
iv. Findthecausesofaccidentsandmakecorrectivemeasuresalongwithsafetydepttandtakeactionsthatwillpreventorminimizetheriskoffurtheraccidents,injuryorpropertydamage.
v. Givingnecessaryinstructionstoallsiteincharge for avoiding reoccurrence of accidentatworkplace.
HR & ADMINISTRATION HeAD
i. InformtoUnitHeadimmediatelyofaccidentindicatingthemeasurestaken
ii. HeshallensuretocomplyallstatutoryprovisionregardingaccidentinCo-ordinate with Site Incharge & Safety Deptt.Heshallensurethatpropermedical treatment is given to the injuredemployee
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
(i) Carryoutaccidentinvestigationofseriousaccidentandprepareareportandsendtoconcernauthorityactionforavoidingreoccurrenceofaccident.
(ii) Tofulfillofalllegalrequirementsaboutaccident,inCo-ordinatewithHRDepartment&Site Incharge.
(iii)MaintainsafetyrecordatsiteforinspectionofConcernedAuthority. (iv)Toadviseandassistsitemanagementintheimplementationofthecorrectivemeasures
of accident to maintain a safe working environment at sites.(v) Tocommunicatetheaccidentcausesandcorrectivemeasurestoallsitessothatsuchan
accidentisnotrepeatedinfuture
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According to rule 210 of BOCWR, notice of any accident to a worker at the building or construction site that:
a)causeslossoflife;orb)disablesaworkerfromworkingfora
periodof48hoursormoreimmediatelyfollowingtheaccident;
c) shallforthwithbesentbytelegram,telephone,fax,orsimilarothermeansincludingspecialmessengerwithinfourhours in case of fatal accidents and 72 hoursincaseofotheraccidents,to:
i) theRegionalLabourCommissioner(central),whereinthecontractorhasregisteredthefirm/work
ii) the board with which the workerinvolvedwasregisteredasabeneficiary;
iii) DirectorGeneraland iv) thenextofkinorotherrelativeofthe
workerinvolvedintheaccident;
Further, notice of accident shall be sent in respect of an accident which
a) Causeslossoflife;orb) disablestheinjuredworkerfromworkfor
more than 10 days to
i) theofficer-in-chargeofthenearestpolicestation;
ii) theDistrictMagistrateor,iftheDistrictMagistrate by order so desires, to
iii)theSub-DivisionalMagistrate
Incaseofanaccidentcausingminorinjury,first-aidshallbeadministeredandtheinjuredworker shall be immediately transferred to a hospitalorotherplaceformedicaltreatment.Where any accident causing disablement thatsubsequentlyresultsindeath,noticeinwritingofsuchdeath,shallbesenttotheauthoritiesmentionedabovewithin72hoursof such death.
Reporting of dangerous occurrences: -
ThefollowingclassesofdangerousoccurrencesshallbereportedtotheInspectorhavingjurisdiction,whetherornot any disablement or death caused to the worker,namely:
a)collapseorfailureofliftingappliances,orhoist,orconveyors,orsimilarequipmentforhandlingofbuildingorconstructionmaterialorbreakageorfailureofrope,chainorloosegears;oroverturningofcranesusedinconstructionwork;
b)fallingofobjectsfromheight;c) collapseorsubsidenceofsoil,tunnel,
pipelines,anywall,floor,gallery,rooforanyotherpartofanystructure,launching
26.Reportingproceduretothegovernmentauthorityafterminorinjury/seriousinjury/orincaseoffatality:-
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girder,platform,staging,scaffoldingormeansofaccessincludingformwork;
d)explosionofreceiverorvesselusedforstorageofpressuregreaterthanatmosphericpressure,ofanygasorgasesor any liquid or solid used as building material;
e)fireandexplosioncausingdamagetoanyplaceonconstructionsitewherebuildingworkersareemployed;
f) spillageorleakageofanyhazardoussubstanceanddamagetotheircontainer;
g)collapse,capsizing,topplingorcollisionoftransportequipment;
h)leakageorreleaseofharmfultoxicgasesattheconstructionsite;
Incaseoffailureoflaunchinggirder,liftingappliance,loosegear,hoistorbuildingandotherconstructionwork,machineryandtransportequipmentataconstructionsite,suchappliances,gear,hoist,machineryorequipmentandthesiteofsuchoccurrenceshall,asfaraspracticable,bekeptundisturbeduntilinspectedbytheAuthorities; Everynoticegivenforfatalaccidentsordangerous occurrences shall be followed by awrittenreporttotheconcernedAuthoritiesunderSection39ofBOCWAandtheDirectorGeneralinthespecifiedFormXIVofBOCWR
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i. Factory Act, 1948
ii. Indian Electricity Rules
iii. Safety & Health in Construction by ILO
iv. The Building & Other Construction Workers (Regulation, employment and Conditions of Service) Act 1996
27. REFERENCES
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Subject Document No. Rev Total Pages
Responsi- bilities
Form Filling
Frequency
Report to
1 SafetyStatisticsForm
Appendix-1 Ref-IJ-01-Rev-01Date:01.03.2012
01 1 Site Safety Officer
Once in a month
CorporateSafetyDeptt.
2 Accident InvestigationReport
Appendix-2 Ref-IJ-01-Rev-01Date:01.03.2012
01 3 -do- AftertheAccident
-do-
3 General Safety InspectionChecklist
Appendix-3 Ref-IJ-03-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 3 -do- Weekly -do-
4 HousekeepingChecklist
Appendix-4 Ref-IJ-04-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 2 -do- Weekly RecordKeepat Site
5 Crane InspectionChecklist
Appendix-5 Ref-IJ-05-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 1 -do- Monthly -do-
6 Electrical Safety InspectionReport
Appendix-6 Ref-IJ-06-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 1 -do- Weekly -do-
7 Vehicle InspectionChecklist
Appendix-7 Ref-IJ-07-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 1 -do- Monthly -do-
8 Electrical Safety InspectionChecklist
Appendix-8 Ref-IJ-08-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 2 -do- Weekly -do-
9 Working at Height Checklist
Appendix-9 Ref-IJ-09-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 2 -do- Fordependsuponactivity
-do-
10 ErectionSafetyChecklist
Appendix-10Ref-IJ-10-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 1 -do- Fortnightly -do-
11 PepTalkReportForm
Appendix-11Ref-IJ-11-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 2 -do- Daily -do-
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Subject Document No. Rev Total Pages
Responsi- bilities
Form Filling
Frequency
Report to
12 ConfinedSpaceEntry Permit
Appendix–12Ref-IJ-01-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 2
13 PermitToWork–Electrical
Appendix-13Ref-IJ-13-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 1 -do- AsperWork Activity
-do-
14 PermitToWork–HotWork
Appendix-14Ref-IJ-14-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 1 -do- AsperWork Activity
-do-
15 JobSafetyAnalysis
Appendix-15Ref-IJ-15-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 2 -do- AsperWork Activity
-do-
16 Performa for Screening Workmen
Appendix-16Ref-IJ-16-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 2 -do- Formshould befilledbefore
joiningofworkmen
-do-
17 Monthly EvaluationofSub-contractoron safety
Appendix-17Ref-IJ-17-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 1 -do- Once in a month
CorporateSafetyDeptt.
18 FormationofSite Safety Committee
Appendix-18Ref-IJ-18-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 3 Site Incharge
Once in a month
RecordKeepat Site & Concern Person & Corporate
SafetyDeptt.
19 AnalysisofFirstAid Cases
Appendix-19Ref-IJ-19-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 1 Site Safety Officer
Once in a month
-do-
20 Site Safety ComplianceReport
Appendix-20Ref-IJ-20-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 1 -do- Once in a month
-do-
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Responsi- bilities
Form Filling
Frequency
Report to
21 Site Safety InspectionReport
Appendix-21Ref-IJ-21-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 2 Site Incharge/Site Safety Officer
Weekly -do-
22 Near Miss Report
Appendix-22Ref-IJ-22-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 1 Site Safety Officer
AftertheNear Miss
CorporateSafetyDeptt.
23 DailySiteSafetyObservationsRegister
Appendix-23Ref-IJ-23-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 1 Site Safety Officer
Daily RecordKeepat Site
24 Industrial Radiography–Work Permit
Appendix–24Ref-IJ-24-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 2 Site Safety Officer
Foractivity RecordKeepat Site
25 WeeklyELCB’s Appendix–25Ref-IJ-25-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 1 Site Safety Officer
Weekly
26 Safety Material Status at Site
Appendix–26Ref-IJ-26-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 1 Site Incharge/Site Safety Officer
Monthly RecordKeepat Site
27 ToolsandTacklesRecordsat Site
Appendix–27Ref-IJ-27-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
01 1 Site Incharge/Site Safety Officer
Monthly RecordKeepat Site
28 TowerCraneSafety InspectionWeekly Checklist
Appendix–28Ref-IJ-28-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012
2 Site Incharge/Site Safety Officer
Weekly RecordKeepat Site
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SAFETYSTATISTICSFORM
Name of the site :
Projectcode :
Name of Contractor :
REPORTFORMONTHENDING:
COMMENCEMENTDATE: SCHEDULEDCOMPLETIONDATE:
S.No. ACCIDENTSTATISTICSSUMMARY FORMONTH CUMULATIVE
1. Number of Manhours Worked
2. Number of Mandays Worked
3. NumberofReportableFatalAccidents
4. NumberofReportableNon-FatalAccidents
5. NumberofDangerousOccurrences
6. Number of Manhours Lost
7. Number of Mandays Lost
8. NumberofReportableAccidentsper101,010 Manhours Worked =[(3)+(4)]x101,010=Accident FrequencyRate
9. AverageNumberofWorkerDaily
REMARKS:
Signed:SafetyOfficer:Date://
Signed:SiteIncharge:Date://
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S.No Activities Observation Measures
LADDERS
1 Checkplacedonlevelground
2 Positionatanangleof1:4
3 Adequately secured
4 No damage, check welds
5 Extent4rungsabovesteppingoffpoint
6 Uniformandproperspacingofrung
WORKINg PLATFORM
1 Shouldnotbelessthan601mmwide
2 Guard rails adequate check
(i)Toprailatleast910mmheight
(ii)Nogapgreaterthan470mm.
3 Boardsfreeofdefectscheck.
(i)Nogaps
(ii)Adequatesupports
(iii)Noriskoftrips
(iv)Properlysecured/tied
(PPe)
1 HelmetandFootwearworn
2 Safety harnesses as required & secured above shoulder level
3 Useofsafetybeltwhileworkingatheight
4 SafetyGogglesduringwelding/gascutting/grindingetc.
5 Condition/Maintenanceofsafetyappliances
6 Useofbodyguards,glovesetc.
geNeRAL SAFeTY INSPeCTION CHeCKLISTName of Site :Projectcode :AreaInspected :InspectedBy :Date :
APPeNDIX-3 Ref-IJ-02-Rev-01 Date:
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S.No Activities Observation Measures
STRUCTURAL FABRICATION & eReCTION
1 AllelectricallyoperatedequipmenthasproperearthingandconnectedthroughELCB.
2 Safetyguardsfordrilling&grindingmachineareinposition
3 Useofscotchblock/wedgeonwheelsoftrailorsduringunloading of material
4 Endstoppersfixedandmaintainedforrailmountedgantrycranesandlimitswitchesareinoperatingcondition.
5 Checkingliftingtool&tacklesbeforeuse
6 Precautionduringslingingonsharpedges
7 Signallingtocraneoperatorsbyonepersonatatime
8 Withdrawalofpersonsbeneathsuspendedload
9 CordoningonallsidesdisplayingRedFlags/Tape/Lightand warning signs.
10 Loadtobeliftedisproperlyascertainedtoidentifycentreof gravity etc.
11 Clearpassagesofmen,posts,materialetc.andeasyaccessforcranestomovewithsuspendedloads
12 Propertaglineisusedforguidingliftingloads
13 Propersequenceoferectionisfollowed
14 Guyropesareusedandsecuredduringandaftererectionofheavylift
15 Wireropesaremaintainedanditssafeworkingloadinscribed
16 Adequateilluminationprovided
gAS CUTTINg AND WeLDINg
1 StoringofgascylinderlikeDA,Oxygenfull&emptyetc
2 Properhandlingofgascylinder
3 Conditionofregulator,hose,torchetc
4 Weldinggenerators/transformersconditionanditsproperearthing
5 Conditionofweldingcableandjoints
6 Electrode holder
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7 Areafreefromcombustiblematerial
8 CordoningwhenWelding/Gascuttingisinprogressatheight
9 Provisionoffireextinguishers
10 Smoulderingfiresarereligiouslyextinguishedafterday’sjob
11 Stackingofcylindersnotnearlivewires,batterychargingrooms/oilrooms.
MeANS OF ACCeSS
1 Platform,toeboardandrailings
2 Scaffolding–itsconditionandmaintenance
3 Staircase and railing
4 Ladder&fixing
5 Safe access to and from means of access
eLeCTRICAL WORKS
1 Earthingofelectricallyoperatedequipment
2 Provisionofshed/canopy/coverofdistributionboardandsub-distributionboard.
3 Insulationofcablesandjoints.
4 Cablelayingabove7’fromgroundlevel
5 Fireextinguishersandmaindistributionboardroom
6 Periodicalcheckingofportabletools
7 UseofELCB’s
8 Menworkingdon’tswitchonboardandotherrelatedwarning boards and tags
9 Insertionofloosewireandsockets
10 Jobsafetyanalysisforshutdownjobsanditsproperaction
11 Useofproperplugandsockets
12 Permit to work
HOUSeKeePINg
1 Material stocking and storing
2 Working/movingareaclean
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3 Access/mainapproach/passagesfreeformobstacles
4 Cordoning/coveringofpit,vat,machinefoundationetc.
5 Displayingofredflags/tape/light.
6 Removalofunwantedmaterialslikedebris,scrapetc
FIRe PReVeNTION / PROTeCTION
1 Combustiblematerialawayfromsourceofheat/fire
2 Provisionoffireextinguishersanditsmaintenance
3 NosmokingBoard/CautionBoarddisplayed
4 Stacking/storingofdifferenttypeofcombustiblematerials
ROAD SAFeTY
1 Drivingbyauthorisedperson
2 Loadingofmaterialontruck,dumpersecurely
3 MaterialfallingfromvehicleWhiletransporting
4 Speedlimit
5 Goingupandcomingdownfrommovingvehicle
6 Indulginginhorseplayonjob
7 Reversehorn
8 Locationofoverheadlinesidentifiedandprecautionstaken.
MISCeLLANeOUS
1 FirstAidboxwithpropermedicineanditsmaintenance
2 Validity date of medicine
3 Illumination
4 Safetyboardandsafetypromotionalmaterials (i)Posters(ii)Stickers
5 Accidentreportform
6 FormfordetailsoffactorsforSafetyRollingTrophy
7 Reportingsystemwithregionaloffice
8 Arrangementofdrinkingwaterandsanitation
9 Provision of emergency vehicle
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STRUCTURAL FABRICATION / eReCTION SITe
1 Walkways,passageskeptclearofmaterial
2 Areaandroadskeptclearformaneuveringofcranesandmaterialhandlingequipment.
3 Scrap,cutpieces,weldingelectrodestubs,handtoolskepttidyinworkareaanddisposedsuitably.
4 Scrap-binavailableatsite
5 Weldingcables,powercablesroutedproperlytoavoidrun-overbyvehicleortrippinghazardsandobstructiontopersonnelmovement.
6 Compressedgascylindersandhoseskeptawayfromhotwork and grinding work
7 Floorkeptclearofwater,oilspillage/accumulation.
8 Nailsremovedfromwoodenplanks/timberandnotprotrudingout.
9 Sawdust,woodchipsandscrapwoodclearedfromsiteanddisposedsuitably
eLeCTRICAL INSTALLATIONS & BOOTHS
1 Approachtodistributionboard(DB’s),Panels,Switcheskeptclear
2 Fireextinguishersinstalledataneasyaccessiblelocation
3 Weldingcablesandpowercablesareroutedseparately
4 Routingofcablesaredoneproperlytoavoidobstruction&trippinghazards
5 Floorofelectricalboothskeptdry
6 Rubbermatsareinplaceatelectricalpanels
HOUSeKeePINg CHeCKLISTNameofSite :Projectcode :AreaInspected :InspectedBy :Date :
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STOReS
1 Walkways,entryandexitskeptclear
2 Materialsplacedonracksaresafelyaccessible
3 Compressedgascylindersaresegregatedasfulloremptyandtypeofgas.
4 Verticallystoredcylindersaresecured/chainedtoavoidtopplingandhorizontalonceguardedagainstrollingdown
5 Flammablestorageareasareisolatedfromstore,officeand work areas
6 Corrosivematerial(e.g.acids,alkalies)arestoredawayfromothermaterialandkeptoncollectiontraystosafeguard against accidental leakage
7 Storingareaforliftingtools&tackles,ropes,wireropes,andpersonalprotectiveequipmentisdry,cleanandfreeof corrosive material
GENERAL
1 Separatescrapyardisallocatedforthesite
2 Approachestoworkstations,offices,timeoffices,stores,Machinery are well laid and demarcated
3 Siteroadsarekeptclearofstackedmaterialforfreeandsafe vehicular movement
4 Heavymaterialsstackingaretakencareoftopreventslips,collapseandrolling
5 ForhousekeepingatelevatedworkplacesrefertoRef-IJ-09-Rev-01(workingatheightchecklist)
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S.No Activities Observation Measures
1 Hook & Hook Latch
2 Over-HoistLimitSwitch
3 Boom-LimitSwitch
4 BoomAngleindicator
5 Boom-Limitcutoffswitch
6 Conditionofboom
7 ConditionofRopes
8 SizeandconditionoftheSling
9 Stability of crane
10 SoilCondition
11 SwingBrake&Lock
12 HoistBrake&Lock
13 BoomBrake&Lock
14 Main clutch
15 Leakage in hydraulic cylinders
16 Out riggers fully extendible
17 TyrePressure
18 ConditionofBatteryandLamps
19 Guardsofmoving&rotatingparts
20 Loadchartprovided
21 ReverseHorn
22 Load test details
23 OperatorsFitness
24 FireExtinguisherinoperatorscabin
CRANe INSPeCTION CHeCKLISTNameofSite :Projectcode :AreaInspected :InspectedBy :Date :
APPeNDIX-5 Ref-IJ-05-Rev-01 Date:
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S.No Activities Observation Measures
1 Earthing
2 Neutral earthing
3 ELCB
4 Insulation
5 Cable Layout
6 ProtectionfromWater
7 Lightning Arrestor
8 PlugTops&CableJoints
9 InstallationCover&Seals
10 ElectricalsafetyatinstallationscontainingInflammable&Explosivesubstances
11 Safety guards
12 Others(Specify)
CRANe INSPeCTION CHeCKLISTNameofSite :Inspectedby :Projectcode :Area/locationInspected :Date :
APPeNDIX-6 Ref-IJ-06-Rev-01 Date:
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S.No Activities Observation Measures
1 Enginecondition
2 Clutch/brake
3 Hydraulic System
4 Guards/Covers/Doors
5 Fastenerlockpins/Keys
6 Horn/Reversehorn/Lights
7 Indicators/WiperBlades
8 Operatorsfitness
9 Tyrepressure
10 ConditionofBatteryandLamps
11 Operatinglevers/steering
12 Gauges & warning devices
13 Fireextinguisherprovided
14 SeatBelt
15 Any Other Points
VeHICLe INSPeCTION CHeCKLISTNameofSite :Projectcode :InspectedBy :Date :
APPeNDIX-7 Ref-IJ-07-Rev-01 Date:
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S.No Activities Observation Measures
CABLES
1 Whethertheconditionofcableischecked?
2 Are Cables received from other site checked for InsulationResistancebeforeputtingthemintouse?
3 AreallmainCables,takeneitherunderground/Overhead?
4 AreWeldingCablesroutedproperlyabovetheGround?
5 Arewelding&ElectricalCablesoverlapping?
6 IsanyimproperjointingofCableswiresprevailingatSite?
DB’s / SDB’s
1 IsearthconductorcontinueduptoDB/SDB?
2 WhetherDB’s&extensionboardsareprotectedfromrain/water?
3. IsthereanyoverloadingofDB’s/SDB’s?
4 Arecorrect/properfuses&circuitbreakerprovidedatmainboards&sub-boards?
5 Isenergisedwiringinjunctionboxes,circuitbreakerpanels&similarplacescoveredalltimes?
ELCB
1 WhethertheconnectionsareroutedthroughELCB?
2 IsELCBsensitivitymaintainedat30mA?
3 AretheELCBnumbered&testedperiodically&test results recorded in a logbook countersigned by competentperson?
eLeCTRICAL SAFeTY INSPeCTION CHeCKLISTNameofSite :Inspectedby :Projectcode :Inspecteddate :Sub–Contractor’sName :
APPeNDIX-8 Ref-IJ-08-Rev-01 Date:
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S.No Activities Observation Measures
EARTHING
1 Isneutralearthingensuredatthesourceofpower(MainDBatGen.orTransformer)?
2 Whetherthecontinuity&tightnessofearthconductorare checked?
3 Mentionthegaugeofearthconductorusedatsite
4 MentionthevalueofEarthResistance
eLeCTRICALLY OPeRATeD MACHINeS / ACCeSSIORIeS
1 Whethertheplugtopprovidedeverywhere?
2 Areallmetalpartsofelectricalequipment’s&lightfittings/accessoriesgrounded?
3 Isthereanyshed/coverforweldingmachines?
4 AreHalogenlampsfixedatproperplaces?
5 Areportablepowertoolsmaintainedaspernorms?
6 Anyotherinformation
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S.No Activities Observation Measures
1 Alltheworkershavebeenexplainedsafework-procedures?
2 Anestablishedcommunicationsystemhavebeenestablishedandexplainedtotheworkers
3 Adequateilluminationhasbeenensured
4 Work-areainspectedpriortostatingofthejob
5 Areabelowtheworkplacebarricaded,especiallybelowhot-works
6 Workmenprovidedwithbag/boxtocarrybolt,nutsandhand tools
7 Arrangement for fastening hand tools made
8 Allworkingplatformsensuredtobeofadequatestrength. And ergonomically suitable
9 Fabricatedmakeshiftarrangementsarecheckedforqualityandtypeofmaterialwelding,anchoringetc
10 Workatensurethanoneelevationatthesamesegmentis restricted
ACCeSS / egReSS
1 Walkwaysprovidedwithhand-railmid-rail&toeguard?
2 Allchequeredplates,gratingproperlywelded/bolted?
3 Areladdersinspectedandwhethertheyaremaintainedingoodcondition
4 Areladdersspliced
5 Areladdersproperlysecuredtopreventslipping,slidingor falling
6 Doside-railsextent36”abovetopoflanding
WORKINg AT HeIgHT CHeCKLISTNameofSite :Projectcode :InspectedBy :Date :Sub-Contractor’sName :
APPeNDIX-9 Ref-IJ-09-Rev-01 Date:
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S.No Activities Observation Measures
7 Arebuiltupladdersconstructedofsoundmaterials
8 Thedistancebetweenrungsofladdernotmorethan300mm
9 Metal ladders not used around electrical hazards
10 Propermaintenanceandstorage
11 Laddersplacedatrightslope
12 Laddersstaircaseswelded/boltedproperly
13 Anyobstructioninthestairs
14 Arelandingsprovidedwithhandrails,knee-rails,toe-boards etc
HOUSeKeePINg
1 Walkways,aislesandalloverheadworkplacesclearedofloose material
2 Flammablematerial,ifany,arecleared
3 Allscrapmaterialsareremovedafterjobisdone
4 Platformsandwalkwaysfreeofoil/greaseorotherslipperyspillage
5 Collectedscraparebroughtdownorlowereddownandnotdroppedfromheight
PPE AND SAFETY DEVICES
1 Useofsafetyhelmets,safetybeltsensuredforallworkers
2 Anchoringpointprovidedatallplacesofwork
3 Commonlife-lineprovidedwhereverlinearmovementatheight is required
4 Safety nets are in use wherever required
5 Properfallarrestsystemisdeployedatcriticalworkplaces
6 Crawlerboards/Safetysystemforworkonfragileroofare used
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1 Determinationofpositionofcentreofgravity
2 Issuitablesling/‘D’shackleselected
3 Arebulldoggripsbeingprovidedincorrectmannerforwireropes/slings
4 Aretherequirednumberof‘U’clampsfastened
5 Areallthesignalmenprovidedwhistle/suitablecommunicationdevice
6 Arealltheworkmenathigherelevationwearingsafetybelt with their life line hooked
7 WhetherprecautionshavebeentakenIncaseofobstructionsforloadaswellastagline
8 Whetheranysuspensioninvolved,if‘yes’,Whethertheconditionofthesuspensionmethodischecked
9 InspectionbyD.P.test
10 Anystandbyliftingtools&tacklesrequiredandarranged
11 Any safety net required
12 Adequateilluminationisarranged
13 Availabilityofguyrope
14 Protectionagainstsharpedge
eReCTION SAFeTY CHeCKLISTNameofsite :Projectcode :AreaInspected :InspectedBy :Date :Sub-contractorsName :Materialtobelifted :Approx.Weight :
APPeNDIX-10 Ref-IJ-10-Rev-01 Date:
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PeP TALK RePORT FORM
Identity/NameoftheSite :
ProjectCode :
Location :
NameoftheSiteIncharge :
NameoftheSub–Contractor/Dept. :
Numberofworkmenpresent :
Date&TimewithDuration :
Topicsdiscussed :
Responseofworkmen :
Remark/ Anysignificantproblemidentified :
Signature&Name: SiteSafetyOfficer SiteEngineer
Note: - Attendance sheet (HR/T & E/9121/OCT 2010) duly signed by workers should be attached
APPeNDIX-11 Ref-IJ-11-Rev-01 Date:
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Name of Participants Department Division Signature
TRAINING ATTENDENCE REGISTERTitleofTrainingProgramme :NameofFaculty :Duration :Date :
HR/T & e/9121/OCT 2000
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CONFINeD SPACe eNTRY PeRMIT
(A)
(1) Identityoftheconfinedspace _________________________________________________
(2) Location __________________________________________________________________
(3) PurposeofEntry ____________________________________________________________
(4) DateandTime______________________________________________________________
(5) ValidityofconfinedSpacePermit
From(Time) _______________________ Date ________________________________
To(Time) __________________________ Date ________________________________
(6) Descriptionofworktobeperformed _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ (7) HavealltheElectrical/Air/Hydraulicequipment/Drives/otherenergy Yes/No sources been disconnected
(8) Havethepersonsrequiredtoentertheconfinedspacebeentrained Yes/No indealingwiththespecifiedhazards (9) AllnecessaryPPE’sprovided Yes/No
(10)Hasarescueteamequippedwithengineeringrescuedevicesputonstandby Yes/No
(11)Has24Volthandlampbeenprovided Yes/No
(12)Exhaust/freshairflowfanbeenprovided Yes/No
(13)Methodofcommunication Yes/No
(14)Hasthevessel/drum/equipment/spacebeencleaned,purged,isolated.. Yes/No
(15)Hasanysupervisordeployedatconfinedspaceentrypointforcontinuous Yes/No monitoring
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(16) Airqualitytestrequired
a)Oxygenlevel
b)CarbonMonoxideLevel
c)CarbondioxideLevel
d)Explosibility
e)Temperature
f)AirFlow
g)Steamcondensate
h)Others
(17) Anyheatingmaterialtoberemovedfromconfinedspace Yes/No
Ihavecheckedtheabovepointsandfoundconditionssuitabletoundertakethework
_______________________ _______________ _______________ NameofPermittee Designation Signature SiteIncharge/SiteEngineer
(B)
Thepersongivingpermit(issuingauthority)tofillup
Theprecautionsandsafeconditionsmentionedabovehavebeenverifiedandtheworkcanbestarted
Name and signature of issuing authority ____________________________________________(SiteSafetyEngineerofISGEC)
(C)
Date ___________________time ____________________ atwhichthepermitclosedandfiled
Name of Site Safety Engineer with signature _________________________________________
Whitecopy:IssuingAuthorityGreencopy:Permitteecopy
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PeRMIT TO WORK – eLeCTRICALNAMEOFCONTRACTOR ProjectCode
PREMITNO: Date
Part 1 : IssueIssue to ____________________________________________________________________I hereby declare that it is safe to work on the ___________________________Followingapparatuswhichisdead,isisolated ___________________________Fromallliveconductorsandisconnectedtoearth ___________________________Theapparatusisefficientlyconnectedtoearth ___________________________Atthefollowingpoints ___________________________
AllotherapparatusisdangerousThefollowingistheworktobecarriedoutonthe ___________________________Apparatus. ___________________________CautionNoticesarepostedat _________________________________________________SpecialKeysrequiredforaccesstoenclosuresSpecialPrecautionstobetaken ________________________________________________ Thispermitisvalidonlyforthespecifiedperiodwhichmustnotexceed24hoursSigned _____________________________________________ being an Authorized PersonPossessingauthoritytoissueaPermitfortheworkspecifiedabove.TimeofIssue ____________________Date _____________TimeofEnquiry ____________
Part 2 : ReceiptIherebydeclarethatIacceptresponsibilityforcarryingouttheworkontheapparatusdetailedonthispermit,andthatnoattemptwillbemadebyme,orbythemenundermycontrol,tocarryoutworkonanyotherapparatus.
Part 3 : Clearance CertificateIherebydeclarethattheworkforwhichthispermitwasissuedisnowsuspended/completedandthatallmenundermychargehavebeenwithdrawn,andwarnedthatitisnolongersafetoworkontheapparatusspecifiedonthispermitI acknowlede return of authorised Key Nos _______________________________________Signatureofpersonresponsibleforissueofpermit ________________________________Time _________________________________Date ________________________________
Part 4 : CancellationThispermitisherebycancelledbytheundersignedwhoisauthorisedtoissuesuchpermitsSigned _________________________Time ____________Date______________________
List:Original(White):Displayedatworklocation1stCopy(Pink):RetainedbyAuthorisedperson2ndCopy(Green):SiteSafetyOfficer
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PeRMIT TO WORK – HOT WORKNAMEOFCONTRACTOR ProjectCode
PERMITNO.HW: Date
Part 1 : Issue
Issueto(Nameofperson) __________________Section ___________________________DetailsofHotWork __________________________________________________________Location ___________________________________________________________________Work to be carried out _______________________________________________________
IherebydeclarethattheaboveHotWorkissafetocarryoutandthatallappropriatefireprecautionsareinplaceincludingtheissueofadditional5kgDryPowderExtinguisherorsiteandthatallCompanySafetyRuleshavebeenobserved.
Date: _________________TimeofIssue ______________TimeofExpiry ______________ Thispermitisvalidonlyfortheperiodspecifiedwhichmustnotexceed24hours
Signed: _______________Time _____________________Date______________________ BeingtheAuthorisedPerson(HotWork)
Part 2 : ReceiptIherebydeclarethattheworkbymyself,orbyanypersonundermycontrolortheaboveHotWorkshallbecarriedoutinaccordancewiththeconditionsofthiscertificateandtherequirementsofthecompanySafetyrules.AllpersonspermittedtoworkonthisHotWorkhavebeenorwillbeinformedofwhenthesafeperiodforentrywillexpire.
Signed: _______________Time _____________________Date______________________ BeingtheAuthorisedPerson(HotWork)
Part 3 : Clearance IdeclarethatallHotWorkundermycontrolhasnowbeenstoppedandtheareahasbeencheckedoutfoundclewofanyriskoffireandthatalltoolsandotherequipmenthavebeenremoved.
Signed: _______________Time _____________________Date______________________ BeingtheAuthorisedPerson(HotWork)
Part 4 : CancellationIacknowledgereceiptoftheclearanceofthisCertificate.ThiscertificateisnowCancelledSignedBeingtheAuthorisedPerson(HotWork) _____________ Time _____ Date ________
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PROFORMA FOR SCReeNINg WORKMeN eNgAgeD BY CONTRACTORS/ SUB – CONTRACTORS
NameoftheContractor/Sub–Contractor: _________________________________________
FullNameoftheworkmen: ______________________________________________________
Father/Husband’sName: _______________________________________________________
PermanentAddress: ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
PresentAddress: _______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
• Dateofbirth: _______________ Age __________________ Years ___________________
Married/Single/ _______________Number of Children ______________________________
MotherTongue _________________ Other Languages Known __________________________
Incaseofemergencypersontobecontacted ________________________________________ (WithaddressandTelephoneNumberifany)
_____________________________________________________________________________
SignatureorlefthandThumbimpressionoftheworkmenforidentificationAnyotheridentificationmark:
Weight: ____________________________ Height: ___________________________________
Vision: _______________________________________________________________________
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education:
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• PleaseobtainphotocopyofbirthcertificateissuedbySchoolorGramPanchayatasrequired underWorkmen’sCompensationAct,1923
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ReferredtoMr. ______________________________ for onthejobtrial
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Site Incharge / Site engineer _____________________________________________________________________________
TRIAL RePORT
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Safety engineer / Safety Officer
ApprovedforemploymentbyM/s ________________________________________________
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TimeKeeper_____________
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1 Housekeeping
2 ComplianceofPPE's
3 Innovativeideaandimplementationto save losses
4 WorkmendisciplineandSafetysystemscompliance
5 Non-repetitionofnon-conformity
6 ParticipationtowardsSafetyrelatedprogramme
7 Implementationofcorrectiveactionwithintargetdateandtime
8 Drivetowardscontrolofmisuse/wastage
9 Reportingandinformation
10 Safetyeducationandfollow-up
Total Points
11 IncidenceRate (AllinjuriesincludingFirstAidcases)
1 Sub-contractorstobeevaluatedon0-10scaleforeachattribute. 2 TheaboverecordismaintainedasperperiodicalSafetyInspection.3 Anysub-contractorscoreslessthan50%marks,willcomeunderunsafeSub-contractor.4 IncidenceRate= No.ofinjuriesX1010 Averageno.ofworkmen Name&SignatureofSiteSafetyOfficer
Date:
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FORMATION OF SITe SAFeTY COMMITTee
NameoftheSite:ProjectCode :
CIRCULAR
CommitteeThefollowingsafetyCommitteeisconstitutedwithimmediateeffect:
Chairman :Members : 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)Secretary :
PeriodicityThecommitteewillmeetatleastonceinamonthontheday(specifydate)
AgendaSecretarywillcirculateagendaofthemeetingatleasttwodaysinadvanceofthescheduledateofthemeeting.
CirculationGistofthemeetingwillbeminutedinthestandardformatandcirculatedtothefollowingunderthesignatureofthesecretary---
1. Chairman 3. Invitees 2.Members 4.SafetydepartmentNoidaoffice5.Othersconcerned
Date: SignedBy: ________________ CHAIRMAN
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MINUTeS OF SAFeTY MeeTINg
NameoftheSite:Projectcode:PurposeofMeeting:SiteSafetyMeeting
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MINUTeS OF SAFeTY MeeTINg
Sr. No. Description of Discussion Action By Target date Remarks
Nextmeetingisscheduledon:
SignatureofSiteSafetyOfficer SignatureofSiteIncharge
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SL. No. gROUPINg OF CASeS BASeD ON CAUSATIVeS NUMBeR OF CASeS1 Fallfromheight2 Slip&fallonlevel3 Fallintodepth4 Fallofmaterials5 Pressedbetweenobjects6 Hitbyobjects7 BreakingofGrindingwheel8 Contact with moving Grinding wheel9 Contactwithmovingpartsofthemachinery
10 Soil subsidence11 Struckagainstobject12 Roadaccident(Vehicle/Equipment)13 Electric Shock14 ElectricBurn15 Contactwithhotobjects16 BurninjuryduetoFire17 Chemical burns18 ForeignbodyinEye19 WeldingFlashineye20 Gaspoisoning21 Asphyxia(suffocation)22 Explosion23 BlastingofDetonator24 Defectivetools/wrongtools25 Drowning26 Others
TRAINING ATTENDENCE REGISTER NameoftheSite: Month:ProjectCode:
INCIDENCERATE*OFFIRSTAIDCASES: Name&SignatureofSiteSafetyOfficer *INCIDENCERATE= No.ofInjuriesx1000 Average No. of workmen Name & Signature of Site Incharge
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SITe SAFeTY COMPLIANCe RePORT
NameofSite :Projectcode :Inspectedby :Date :
Name & Signature of Site Name & Signature of Site InchargeSafetyOfficer
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ThisReportFormshouldbeusedtoreporteventsthat,underslightlydifferentcircumstances,couldhave resulted in injury topersonnel,and/ordamage toproperty,plant,materialsortheenvironment.Thereportingandcompletionofthisformmayassistinthepreventionoffuture accidents.
NameofSite: JobCode:
1. Staff/Worker’sName _________________Designation __________ Age _____ M/F____
2.DateofNearMissWitnessed: ________________________________ Time _________
3.LocationofNearMissWitnessed: _____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
4.WasanyPlants&MachineryinvolvedYes/NoifYesgivedetails _____________________
___________________________________________________________________________
5.CircumstancesofNearMiss: _________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
CAUSe OF INCIDeNT (Tick wherever applicable
UNSAFe ACTS UNSAFe CONDITIONSActingwithoutproperinstruction
Lackofhousekeeping
Wrong use of tool Unattendedtool/equipmentChecking of running machine NosupervisionNo use of PPE Unsafetool/equipmentImproperuseofPPE Unguardedtool/
equipment/platformWrongbehaviour/horseplay Congested work areaImproperposition/ergonomics
Unsafe/unevenfloor,ramp,stairs, etc.
Wrong work sequence Inadequate warning systemLack of knowledge & training ImpropermaterialstorageBusy/focusedconcentration InadequateventilationKnew,butdidnottakeaction InadequatelightingImproperworkingpractice Hazardous gases, substance,
dust, etcOther(Specify): Other(Specify):
UNSAFe ACTS
UNSAFe CONDITIONS
Fallfromheight HandlingSlip/Trip AscendingFallingobjects DescendingCollision ElectricalHightemperature WeldingToxics CuttingElectrical shock GrindingReaction Carpentry/
ShutteringFire/Explosion DrivingTrafficaccident RebarworkOthers(Specify:- ConcretingImproperworkingpractice
Painting
Other(Specify): Blasting
LiftingOthers(Specify:-
√ √ √ √
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6.Underthefollowingcircumstances ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
NeAR MISS RePORT
7.Thismayhaveinjured/damaged: _____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY SITE SAFETYOFFICERON COMPLETIONOF THEINVESTIGATIONOFTHENEARMISS
8.Thefollowingactionsarerecommendedforimplementation: ______________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Signed: ___________Name ____________________SiteSafetyOfficerDate:___/___/___
Signed: ____________Name ____________________SiteInchargeDate:___/___/___
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Corrective Measure Location Responsibility Sign/
Remarks
DAILY SITe SAFeTY OBSeRVATIONS RegISTeR
APPeNDIX-23 Ref-IJ-23-Rev-01 Date:
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INDUSTRIAL RADIOgRAPHY – WORK PeRMIT
(ThisformtobefilledbytheconcernedRadiographyagencyandsubmittedtothesitesafetyofficertwodaysbeforeRadiographydate)
1. Radiographyworktobedonefor(NameofContractor)
M/s ______________________________________________________________________
2. NameofRadiographyagency
M/s ______________________________________________________________________
3. NameoftheSiteIncharge(CertifiedbyBARC)ofRadiographyagencywithemergency phonenumber
__________________________________________________________________________ Date&TimeofStarting ______________Expectedtimeofcompletion ________________ Exactlocationofwork(Weldingjointdetailsasperenclosedsheet ____________________
Areademarcated&cordoned-off ______________________________________________ (Sketches&Distancetobeprovided)
4. (a)Typeofsource ___________________________________________________________
(b)Sourcestrength ________________on ________________ (date _________________
5. Followingmeasurementofcontrolonradiationexposureareavailable(Pleasetickonappropriatebox)
(a) Radiationsurveymeter Yes No (b) Filmbadges Yes No (c) PocketDosimeter Yes No (d) Alarmforstartingthejob/ Yes No RedLampforcaution 6. NumberofPersonsinvolvedinRadiationworkandtheirname _______________________
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7. FollowingadditionalPPEtobeusedinadditiontostandardsPPE(Helmet,Safetyshoes,Handgloves,Boilersuit)(Ticktherelevantitems)
Faceshields DustRespirator
Lifeline Compressedair set
Filmbadges/Dosimeter
Goggles FreshAirMask
Safety Harness
EarMuff Others
8. WhethertheRadiographyworkisinconfinedspaceifyes,pleasetakeconfinedspaceentrypermitalsoforcarryouttheworksafely
9. Anyotherspecialprecautionstaken ____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Signature _____________________________ Signature ___________________________ SiteInchargeofRadiographyagency SiteInchargeofContractor
Signature _____________________________ Signature ___________________________ SiteIncharge/SiteEngineerofISGEC SiteSafetyEngineer(ISGEC)
Special instructions
1. Thispermitmustbeavailableatworksiteatalltimes2. ThisworkpermitistobemadeintriplicateWhite,Blue,andGreen.Bluecopyisissuedto
Executor/Permittee.TheWhitecopyistoberetainedbyissuingauthority.Greencopyisto be retained by contractor.
3. Oncompletionofjob,areatobeclearedandcopiesofpermittobereturnedtotheissuerafterclosingofpermit.Thesameshallbeclosedbyissuerandkeptasrecord.
4. Allthecolumnsintheformshouldbefilledproperly.Nocolumnsshouldbeleftblank.5. Announcementtobemadeandremovalofnonessentialpersonsaretobeensured
fromcordonedoffareabeforecommencementofjob.Thebarricadingistobedonewithwarningtapewithdisplayofradiationhazardsymbolatsitebythesiteradiographeraftercarryingouttheradiationsurvey.
6. Theradiographyshouldpreferablybecarriedoutatatimewhenoccupancyisleast.7. RadiationsourcemovementwithinthesiteistobemaintainedasperBARCnorms.8. Thesupervisor(Permittee)mustbeavailableatsiteduringtheradiographywork.
Whitecopy : IssuingAuthorityGreencopy : ContractorBluecopy : Executor/Permittee
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Sl. No. Description Observation Measures
I Foundation – Stability
II Mast section
1. ChecktheMast&Fasteners
2. Checktheclimbingladdermountingsandplatforms
3. Checkthetie-collarmountingandPins
4. Checktheclimbinggaugemountingpins
5. LoadChartDisplayedoncranemast
6. Check on the mast anchorages
7. Is the lightening arrestor available
III Swing Unit
Check on the Cat Head
1. Checktherevolvingboltsfortightness
2. ChecktheCabinMountingPinandCollarpins
3. CheckthecounterjibtieandmainJibtie ConnectingPins
4 ChecktheSwingBrake,Limitswitch&Alarm
5. OperatorVisibility&Windscreen
6. IstheAnemometerfunctional
7. Istheaviationlampisfunctional (Reqd.for30mtandabove)
8. FireExtinguisherinstalledatoperatorscabinand ground level
9. EmergencyStopbuttonisfunctional
TOWeR CRANe SAFeTY INSPeCTION WeeKLY CHeCKLISTNameofSite : JobNo. :InspectedBy : Date :Make&Model : IdentificationCode :Height : JibLength :
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Sl. No. Description Observation Measures
IV Counter Jib
1. ChecktheCounterJibMountingPinsandCotterPins
2. CheckthePlatformmountingpins,handrailetc
3. Checkthecounterweightplacementandpins
4. Checkthemountingofthehoistwinches
5. CheckthePinsandcotterpinsoftheTieRod
6. Structuralstabilityofplatform&counterweight
V Main Jib
1. ChecktheMountingPinsandCotterPins
2. ChecktheTierodpinsandcotterpins.
3. CheckJibInsertsconnectingpinsandcotterpins
4. Checkthelightfittingmountingfortightness
5. SWLdisplayedonmainjibforvariousoperatingradius
VI Hoist
1. Checktheconditionofwirerope
2. Check over hoist limit switch
3. Checkthebreakpadsforexcessivewear
4. Checktheropeswielforfreerotation
5. ChecktheMomentCutoffLimitSwitch
6. CheckthebreakCylinderforproperfunctionandleakage
VIII Trolley
1. ChecktheTrolleyrope,breakandlockarrangement
2. Checktheworkingplatform,extremeendlimitswitches
(ExecutionEngineer) (HSEEngineer)
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IMPORTANT POINTS RegARDINg TOWeR CRANe
1. Rope Checking : ThehoistingandTrolleyropemustbecheckedforwear&tearordamagedatevery7days
of working.
2. Level checking: Thefoundationlevelmustbecheckedatevery15daysofworking.Ifthelevelisoutby
4mmorabove,themimmediatelyanadditionalanchorsupporttobefittedbetween12-20mtrsofheight.Andwhiledismantling:-Thetowercraneshouldbedismantledabovethisanchorsupportandthenremovethissupport&thenremovethesupport&balancemasts.
3. greasing (grade ePL-2 only): Greasingofthefollowingpointsmustbedoneatevery6daysofworkingandcrosscheck
byasupervisor.Anyexcessgreaseonmachinepartsmustbecleanedimmediately.
a. Hoistingrope,trolleyropeandhoistropearrestingpoint(rotatingassy.)atjibend. b. Hoistingpulley,guidepulley,winchbearing. c. Trolleypulley,trolleyrollersandhookblockpulleys. d. Slewing gear internal and external e. Climbing frame rollers when height increasing or decreasing
4. Oil Changing: a. Thehoistgearboxoilmustbereplaced(gearoilEP-220Grade)atevery2000hrsofworking. b. Theslewgearboxoilmustbereplaced(gearoilEP-220Grade)atevery2000hrsofworking. c. Thehoistbreakcylinderoilmustbereplaced(HydraulicoilGrade-46)atevery2000hrs
of working.
5. Brake Checking: a.Hoistingbrakemustbecheckedeverydayforfunctioningandlinerclearance.Theliner
clearance2-3mm)mustbeadjustedifrequiredandthechecknutmustbetightened. b.Trolleybrakemustbecheckedevery15daysofworkingforfunctioninglinerclearance
(1-1.5mm)andchecknuttightness.
6. electrical: a.Allelectricalconnectorsmustbecheckedfortightnessandproperinsulationatevery
15daysofworking. b.2Nos.goodearthingmustbedoneatlowermastandmustbecheckedatevery15days. c.Slewbatteryconditionatchargingmustbecheckedatevery15days
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