ESW- 4 :- Absolutes To Maximize Safety & Prevent Injuries

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ELEVATOR - SAFETY ABSOLUTES TO MAXIMIZE SAFETY & PREVENT INJURIES

Elevator installation job sites are always prone to accidents. The below listed are some best practice to maximize safety & prevent injuries.

 

1. CAR TOP ACCESS: Always maintain control of car; use door lock and stopper correctly; verify door safety and all switches independently; ensure stop switches are activated when exiting car top; secure working area. 
2. PIT ACCESS: Always maintain control of car; use door lock and stopper correctly; activate and verify pit stop switch; use ladder safely; turn on pit light; deactivate stop switch after exiting; secure working area. 
3. MECHANICAL STORED ENERGY: Bring equipment to zero energy state; avoid pinch points; do not wear loose clothing and be careful when wearing gloves; ensure all loads are stable and secure; do not put yourself in the line of fire. 
4. FALL PROTECTION: Always wear proper personal protective equipment and tie off when a fall hazard exists; inspect your fall protection system every time; be aware of your surroundings; ensure proper guardrails are used. 
5. FALSE CARS & RUNNING PLATFORMS: Perform inspection of equipment prior to use; operate with at least two means of safety; always assemble/disassemble at the lowest landing; do not overload; install a protective barrier between cars. 
6. HOISTING & RIGGING: Ensure hoisting & rigging plan is in place; know the weight of the load and that equipment is rated appropriately; do not stand or walk under hoisted load; use certified equipment & inspect before each use; ensure load will clear all obstructions. 
7. JUMPERS: Do not install jumpers on the safety circuit when elevator is on automatic operation; only use company approved jumpers and inspect prior to use; account for all jumpers at all times; always notify co-workers jumpers are being used; use a jumper tag; understand how your jumpers will affect the entire system. 
8. ELECTRICAL SAFE WORK PRACTICES: Lock out and tag out if power is not required; test meter on known source before use; probe with one hand to verify circuits; use certified tools; inspect before each use and prevent incidental contact; always protect high voltage exposed live circuits. 
9. LOCK OUT / TAG OUT: Ensure there are no passengers and cab is secure; lock out and tag out (LOTO) if power is not required; follow company LOTO procedures; verify the correct system has been de-energized; follow electrical safe work practices.
10. BARRICADING: To prevent fall of material or man accidentally at elevator shaft ensure all the elevator shaft openings are properly barricaded and lockable. 
11. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPEMENT: Ensure to wear required & proper work attire prior to start work i.e. safety shoes, helmet, eye protection, hearing protection and protective gloves