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www.safetygoodwe.com Chapter : Hearing Protection Reduce Noise Pollution At Workplace Noise in the workplace may have an adverse effect on both people at work and those in surrounding neighborhoods. Noise at it's worst can affect peoples health or cause deafness, at a lower level it is an irritant and an environmental nuisance, as a form of pollution. The polluting effect of noise is a direct result of the location of a site and the working hours. Legislation such as the Noise Abatement Act  and Control of Pollution Act give statutory powers to local authorities in relation to environmental noise, magistrates have the power to fine the polluter for infringements of noise related regulations. Common law courts have the jurisdiction to stop noisy operations by granting an injunction and imposing damages. On a construction site noise takes two main forms:- Noise produced by plant and machinery through engines, exhausts, pumps etc. Noise produced in con...

Safety Talks: Precautions taken GAS WELDING & CUTTING _________________________________________________ Safety Videos Any hot work will start with a valid hot work permit. Frequent gas test to be carried out. In a gas welding or cutting operations, the oxyacetylene flames shall be ignited by the lighter specially designed. The pressure regulators and gauges shall be suitable and in good working condition. The cylinder valve must be closed before the regulator is removed. Flash back arrestors should be fitted both end with the hoses to prevent flash back. The adequate ventilation must be provided to expel toxic gases/fumes, if activities carried out inside a tank / vessel / any confined space. All valves, flanges, drains, canals etc. where gas leaks or presence of flammable atmosphere is possible should be covered. Combustible materials to be removed from welding point. Valid Fire Extinguishers and Fire Watcher should be provided. When need to cover the welding poin...