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SAWS AND GRINDERS Personal safety can be endangered by several functions of saws and grinders – by the  power source, blade, wheel or from a disk failure or hazard from flying or airborne  particles. Before use, tools, cords and accessories should be inspected to insure safe operation.  The equipment operator should be protected from electrocution by a ground-fault  circuit interrupter if used in wet or damp areas. Operators of compressed air and  hydraulically operated tools should make certain that supply pressure does not  exceed the tool manufacturer’s recommendations. Excessive pressure can rupture  hoses damage tools, and increase operating speed beyond safe limits. Here are some blade, wheel and disk tips worth remembering: Never use an unguarded tool Never force a blade, wheel or disk onto a tool Never use a blade, wheel or disk that has been dropped or otherwise damaged. Never use excessive tool force. Never stand in front of ...

FIRST AID - ELECTRIC SHOCK The human body is an efficient conductor of electricity. When a casualty receives an electric shock from a power line, the electricity is conducted through the body. A casualty may receive significant burns or the electric shock may interfere with the heart’s electrical system. Burns to the  casualty may be greater than they appear on the surface. When attending a casualty exposed to electricity, DANGER is the priority. Be alert for danger to yourself and to other rescuers, and approach the scene with caution. VOLTAGE Be alert for danger! It is urgent that the casualty be disconnected from the electrical source, either by: Turning off the power supply and disconnecting the electricity supply Removing the casualty from the electrical source by separation with non-conducting materials, eg. wooden stick or board, rope, or blanket. Be careful not to touch the casualty’s skin before the electrical source is disconnected, and be alert for the ...

Floor Openings — Construction Unprotected holes in the floor, deck or roof are the cause of many serious injuries. Through planning and personal attention, falls through openings under foot are easily prevented.   “Floor opening” as an opening measuring less than 12 inches but more than 1 inch in its least dimension, in any floor, platform, pavement, or yard, through which materials but not persons may fall; such as a belt hole, pipe opening, or slot opening.   Hazards to watch for:   Be extremely careful if you have to walk over cardboard, plastic or drywall. A hole could be lurking underneath. Step very tentatively. If you find a hole, expose it immediately for others to see. Barricade a hole or post someone to warn others of the danger, and notify the foreman. Even shallow holes can cause serious injuries.   Safe procedures: If you make a hole, guard it. Before cutting the hole, barricade the work area to keep people out. If the hole must be o...

Plan your lift :- Use safe moves when lifting First, avoid lifting if possible. Use mechanical lifting equipment whenever available. Try pushing or rolling rather than lifting. If a manual lift is absolutely necessary, follow these four safe moves for lifting: Lift from a Position of Power: Do this by keeping your eyes and chin up. Face forward. Keep eyes parallel to the floor. Doing so helps maintain a neutral curve in your back. Keep the load close: Always keep the load close to your body. The closer the better. Handling the load away from your body can increase the chance for injuries such as strains and sprains to the shoulders, arms and back. Use a staggered stance: Having one foot in front of the other puts you in a better position of power. Doing so makes for a more stable lift and gives you better balance which helps decrease the chance of back strain when lifting. Nose follows toes: When moving a load, use your feet to change direction, avoid twisting. Moving your...

www.safetygoodwe.com Chapter : Hearing Protection Hearing Loss Prevention: Monitoring and Testing Requirements All organization have to implement the Noise Exposure standard  imposes monitoring and testing requirements for noisy work environments to protect employees' hearing. The noise exposure standards says that if any employee's exposure equals or exceeds an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels (dB), which is the "action level," organization must develop and implement a noise monitoring program. The audiometric sampling strategy for the monitoring program should be designed to identify affected employees and enable proper selection of hearing protectors. Instruments used to measure employee noise exposure should be calibrated to ensure accurate measurement. When circumstances make area monitoring inappropriate, a representative personal sampling should be used to comply with the monitoring requirements. All continuous, intermittent, ...

Safety for New Workers Why is safety training so important to new workers and / or to someone who is moving into a new job or position? New workers are 5 times more likely to be injured on the job than experienced workers, and most of those injuries occur within 90 days after starting a new job. Here is a sobering example from a newly released fatality report that describes a such an incident:   A 21 year old warehouse worker was killed when the fork lift he was driving rolled over and crushed him. The OSHA investigation determined the worker had no prior experience, was not provided adequate training, was not wearing a seat belt, and it was his 6th day on the job. It was also his last day. New workers, young workers, or those moving into a new position must have the safety training which provides the knowledge and skills that are required to do that job safely. A perfect storm for potential injuries arises when an employer makes the assumption that the ...

Count Your Way to Safety The lights are out, it is totally dark and you can’t see. You smell smoke and there is a fire. You must evacuate and escape. Now close your eyes for 10 seconds and mentally find your way to safety. Did you remember that doorway? That wall? That step? That desk? That machine? Other obstacles? Were you able to negotiate your way to safety? Would you be able to find your way to safety at home? At work? In a hotel? On an airplane? At a conference? At a clients office? In a movie theater? We must at all times take responsibility for our own safety as well as those around us. The two greatest safety tools that you have are: Awareness: we must always be conscious of our surroundings and be ready to react to changes. Knowledge: know how to respond when an unexpected safety situation arises. We may know where we are right now, but do we know where we are going – in an emergency? A good method to increase your chance of survival is to COUNT bef...

“For Safety’s Sake – Do Something!” Everyday activities including work, play, school, shopping, travel, and just about everything we do involves some sort of safety risk. So how do we protect ourselves and others from these potential injuries? By far the most important way to prevent injuries is to train ourselves to be vigilant and be able to recognize conditions that could cause injury to ourselves and others. It’s great to be able to recognize and avoid injuries, but that is not enough! What do we do after that? Do we just walk on by? Do we tell someone or file an Incident Report? Still not enough! If possible, you should try to “Do Something” to eliminate that risk. If you see a spill or trip hazard clean it up, mark it, or move it if you can. If you see someone struggling with an awkward or heavy load help them out. If you see someone working without the correct PPE or using the wrong tool, talk to them about the safe way. If you see someone working safely...

Is Your Eyes Protected Every year many people are blinded due to work related eye injuries. Nearly 60% of those injuries occurred to workers who were not wearing the proper eye and face protection. In fact, not wearing the proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to protect your eyes is like throwing darts with your eyes as the intended target. Would you actually do this? I don’t think so! Just as employers are required to provide the eye protection that complies with  EN/ANSI or local country standards. Employees have the responsibility to wear and maintain that PPE. The five main hazard categories are listed below and each condition or operation needs to be assessed to determine the type of eye protection required for that job or task. Impact. Grinding, sawing, drilling, sanding, wood working, and masonry work are only a few of the common operations that create flying particles, chips, dust, and dirt that cause many eye injuries; safety glasses, goggl...

Stay Alert! Stay Alive! I’ll bet your first thought is that this will be another safe driving tip! Well……..Yes and No! In reality the “Stay Alert! Stay Alive” mantra should guide all our activities regardless if we are driving, working, or at home. Driving: Statistics show that fully 80% of all crashes and 60% of near misses occur within 3 seconds of a distraction. Those distractions can include texting and cell phone use, eating, grooming, changing the radio or heater/AC controls, and even other passengers. Intoxicated / Impaired along with drowsy driving contribute to the distracted driving statistics. Can you really afford not to give your 100% undivided attention when behind the wheel? “Stay Alert! Stay Alive!” Working: Always make a “Safe Plan of Action” for your work tasks to be sure you identify all the associated risks, and then take the steps necessary to eliminate those hazards. Potential hazards that are not obvious are often overlooked so be awar...

Know Your Safety Committee Safety Committees in the workplace are important for establishing programs, procedures, and training that will prevent injuries. In addition to demonstrating management commitment and support, safety committees provide leadership and direction for improving the overall safety culture and awareness of all employees. Everybody needs to know who their Safety Committee members are. You should have a convenient way to contact members of the Safety Committee if you need to seek advice, additional information, or to discuss safety related issues. Do you know who to contact and how to contact them? Incident Reporting should happen in a timely and accurate manner, is a vital exercise to help create a safety culture that will prevent injuries and to implement changes that will eliminate future incidents. Incidents are described as any unplanned event that results in: Personal injury. Conduct root cause analysis to identify hazards so that f...

Protecting Temporary Workers Temporary or Permanent, all workers always have a right to a safe and healthy workplace. Did you know that temporary workers are at increased risk of work-related injury and illness?    Every year, a large number of temporary workers are injured within the first couple of weeks of being on the job. Often times it is because they are inexperienced and may not receive proper training. It is the employers responsibility to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, including providing proper training and safety equipment to all workers, even temporary workers. If you are working along side temporary workers that have not been properly trained on safety procedures, equipment use, or hazard recognition, your safety may be at risk, too.   Young workers and temporary workers get injured or sick on the job for many reasons, including: In General Unsafe equipment Inadequate safety training Inadequate supervision Dangerous w...

Don’t Fall for Slippery Conditions Wear non-skid footwear that is appropriate for the weather and conditions. Shoes with smooth soles and higher heels provide less surface area and less traction on slippery surfaces. You might consider purchasing clip on cleats that will provide good traction on ice and snow. Walk on the sidewalks if possible. If you must walk in the street, walk against the traffic and stay close to the curb. Realize that motorists may not be able to see you and they are not expecting a pedestrian in the roadway . Crosswalks and intersections are usually the safest places to cross streets because road crews are more likely to keep them plowed and salted. Make sure traffic is stopped before venturing into an intersection or roadway. Dress in bright or high visibility clothing, so that drivers can see you. Dress to stay warm but do not overdress as too many clothes can affect your mobility and balance and could cause a fall. Slow down your wa...

Be Like A Safety Agent  Safety starts with an attitude that you will do every task in a way that will eliminate hazards and the potential for injury. Thousands of workplace injuries occur every year, and even more injuries happen on the commute to and from work, and home. The potential for injury is always there, no matter how simple, complex, or often you have done that task. Incidents: eliminate any environment that allows potential safety incidents to occur. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Know how to recognize unsafe conditions and take immediate action to correct and report them. Immediately clean up spills and remove any trip hazards. Near Miss reporting is an important part of eliminating conditions that have the potential to cause injury. The Near Miss that you report today may prevent injury to you or a co-worker tomorrow. Injuries: take action to eliminate hazardous conditions that could cause injuries. Focus your attention on the job a...

Key Attributes of Injury Free Workers The listed attributes and characteristics are by employees who have worked their entire careers injury free. Carefully read each attribute and consider where you can improve so that one day you may also be an injury free worker. Injury free workers: Take their working career seriously. Take 100% responsibility for their actions. Always plan for a safe outcome. Are hazard control managers. Maintain a neat and orderly appearance. Avoid complacency in their work. Practice safety rules and procedures. Have a positive attitude and outlook. Use applied safety knowledge. Have safety as a core value . “Working safely may get old, but so do those who practice it.”

PPE: Your Last Line of Defense After all the engineering and administrative controls have been exhausted, PPE is left to be the last line of defense against injuries.  Choosing the correct Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and wearing it properly can go a long way towards preventing injury to yourself and to others. Safety Glasses, Goggles, and Face Shields. Whether you are grinding sheet metal, welding, cutting grass, or snowboarding, every job or task requires different levels of eye protection. Hearing Protection. Construction sites , rock concerts, hunting, and auto racing are just a few activities where we must use good judgment to protect our hearing. Damage to our ears may not be apparent right away, but it is cumulative and may show up years later with a permanent loss of hearing. Hard Hats . Be sure to check your hard hat before each use and replace it if damaged or after any hard impact, even if it does not appear to be damaged. Shoes a...

“Critical Eye” on Safety “Critical Eye” Is it to criticize or to find fault? No, that’s not the idea! By observing with a “Critical Eye” you will be making an objective and analytical evaluation of the situation rather than just being a casual observer.  When you are considering how to perform a task safely, just being a casual observer takes away your opportunity to find and eliminate hazards and greatly increases your chances for injury.  The most important result of observing with a “Critical Eye” is that it eliminates the impulse decisions and allows time for the mind to do the critical thinking that will lead to the best course of action.  A simple way to make the best decisions regarding safety is to use the STOP method. Stop: Step back and review the task. Are there any pinch points? Jagged edges? Hot surfaces? Are machine guards in place? Have all energy sources been locked out? Think: How am I going to safely accomplish this...

Fire Safety -  PASS word Portable fire extinguishers can help save lives and reduce property damage from small fires. In case of a fire, first sound the alarm or call 108. Remember  — You should never attempt to extinguish any fire if there is a threat to your personal safety. If the fire is small and there is no heavy smoke present AND you have an escape exit available, it may be safe to use an appropriate extinguisher for that class of fire. Portable fire extinguishers only have a limited time of operation between 8 to 15 seconds so it is very important that you have the training and knowledge on how to use it effectively. When using a fire extinguisher be sure to hold the unit upright and use the following “PASS” procedure: P – Pull the pin located on the extinguisher’s handle. A – Aim the extinguisher nozzle toward the base of the flames. S – Squeeze or press the handle. S — Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it is out.

Injury Event Triangle Looking at the Injury Event Triangle, you will see that Three things must be in place for the event or injury to occur. There must be a Motive (Hazard / Risk), a Target (YOU), and an Opportunity (Bad Decision). Because everything you do has a certain element of Hazard / Risk involved, the only remaining way to prevent the injury from happening is to eliminate the Opportunity for Injury. When you take away the Opportunity for Injury, you also take away the frequency and severity of injuries, lost time, pain and suffering, medical treatment, recovery, financial impact on your family and employer, and the additional burden to family and friends. How do you remove the Opportunity for Injury? Always make a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) before starting your work or task. Develop a safety awareness that goes beyond just recognizing the obvious hazards. Always LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) and never defeat safety guards. Make sure you are p...

Safety Rules: Why They Exist Who is responsible for the creation of safety rules? It was the guy we’ve all heard about who cut off two of his fingers after he removed the guard on a saw. He was helped by the machinist who didn’t have the time to go back to the lunch room for safety glasses and lost an eye when the bit broke in the drill press. They both got advice from a co-worker who had his head split open by a falling hammer because he “just plain didn’t like to wear hard hats.” Why write the rules? EACH AND EVERY SAFETY RULE CAME ABOUT BECAUSE SOMEONE WAS HURT, MAIMED – OR KILLED. Their misfortune contributed to our knowledge of how accidents happen; and how to prevent them. Rules are created in order to help avoid similar accidents or injuries. Who is protected by these rules? You. Your safety practices help you avoid life altering accidents, including death and dismemberment. Your company. Investing in employee safety ensures that your company will have ...

PPE: How to check your full body safety harness Fall protection equipment must be handled with care. Wearing the right equipment when working at height can mean a difference between life and death. So, in case a fall occurs it is critical that the equipment functions. Safety harness user guide A safety harness is an important part of fall protection equipment and when used or treated incorrectly, it can cause serious injuries or worse. In this article we want to present you a small user’s guide on how to use your safety harness, from pre-use check to the expiry date. For your convenience we have split up this blog in five different sections: Pre-use Storage Cleaning Expiry dates Other (safety harness) related questions PRE-USE Just as every piece of fall protections PPE, your safety harness needs to be inspected before each use. This is called a pre-use check. This may seem like a tiresome activity for some, but it should be an e...

List of laws & regulations Relating to Safety and Health of Workers- INDIA 1. The Factories Act 1948 (Amended 1987):- – An Act to consolidate and amend the law regulating labor in factories State Factories rules of respective States 2. The Mines Act 1955 (Amended 1984):- – An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the regulation of labour and safety in mines. The mines Rules 1955 (amended in 1989) The Coal Mines Regulation 1957 The Metallic –ferrous Mines Regulation, 1961 The Mines Vocational Rules 1966 The Oil Mines Regulations 1984 amended 1996) The Mines Rescue Rules 1985 3. The Dock Workers (Safety, Health & Welfare) act 1986):- – An Act to give effect to the convention concerning the protection against accidents of workers employed in loading and unloading ships. The Dock Workers (Safety, Health & Welfare) Regulations 1989. 4. The Motors Transport Workers Act 1961:-  – An act to provide for the welfare of transport work...