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www.safetygoodwe.com Chapter : Guarding Protection  Guard Against Amputations The purpose of machine guarding is to protect the machine operator and other employees in the work area from hazards created by: Ingoing nip points Rotating parts Cutting and shearing Punching and bending Reciprocating and traversing motions Flying chips and sparks Examples of machine guards include: Barrier guards Light curtains Two-hand operating devices The machines that expose employees to injury be guarded and the guarding device must conform to the appropriate standards. If specific standards aren't available, then the machine construction should prevent operators from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle. Special hand tools used for placing and removing material from point of operation areas must allow easy handling of the material without the operator placing a hand in the danger zone. Such too...

www.safetygoodwe.com Chapter : Guarding Protection  Risk & Hazards at Unguarded Rotating Equipments   Unguarded machines and equipment may cause severe cuts, amputations, or even death. Manager/Supervisor/Worker are responsible to take ownership and pride in making sure all equipment and machines are properly guarded and are working correctly.   Pre-Task Planning: Make sure that you are properly trained on the machine use and safety features. Pre-plan the job and set up the work environment correctly. Make sure all machine guards are in place before the machine is turned on. Do not hesitate to ask for help if the machine in not working properly or a guard is missing. Hazards: Mechanical movements are hazardous. Watch for The movement of rotating parts. Reciprocating arms. Moving belts, meshing gears, cutting teeth, moving parts, and points of rotation. Safe procedures: When working with machines: Do not remove guards. Remove...

www.safetygoodwe.com Chapter : Guarding Protection  Floors and Other Openings Injuries in the workplace because of holes in walking and working surfaces are common place. Slips, trips and even falls from one level to the next can be as painful as a fall from a roof. The following items should be considered when dealing with floors and other types of openings. Hazard Identification: Floor Openings (2”x2” minimum at any depth) Temporary openings Plumbing Ventilation (Vault Ceilings?) Skylight wells Manholes Holes in Ground (Trenches and Excavations) Wall/Window Openings Temporary guardrail system Fall Protection Standards Methods of Protection Use of standard guardrails Use of covers Able to support four times the intended load Nail down Mark with “Cover” Protection at Floor Openings -Types in Need of Guarding Ladder way floor openings Hatchways and chutes When you create a safety hazard, you need to protect others against the h...

www.safetygoodwe.com Chapter : Guarding Protection  Guardrails / Edge Protection  Guardrails are designed to protect you from falling from one level to another. If the guardrail is defective or not there at all, then you are exposed to serious injury or even death. One of the most common issue is improperly erected guardrails. There are two basic types of guardrails: The perimeter guardrail (i.e., found on flat roofs, upper stories before framing walls) and floor opening guardrails.  Both are constructed the same way and are designed to provide the same type of protection.   The following items should be reviewed when discussing guardrails: When are they required? All open-sided floors or floor openings exposing workers to a fall of four feet or greater. Standard Specifications -The top rail should be 42” high and constructed of 2”x4” stock wood. -The intermediate (or mid rail) should be 21” (also using 2”x4”). -The bo...

www.safetygoodwe.com Chapter : Guarding Protection  Machine Guarding Employee exposure to unguarded or inadequately guarded machines is prevalent in many workplaces. Consequently, workers who operate and maintain machinery suffer amputations, lacerations, crushing injuries, abrasions etc..  Proper use of machine guards can help protect employee hazards related to the point of operation, power transmission devices, and operating controls.  Types of machine guards Guards rank third in the risk reduction hierarchy, after inherently safe design and risk reduction. Guards must therefore be chosen only if the first two measures cannot reasonably be applied. A guard must not create additional hazards (cutting, trapping, crushing, etc.) or cause the machine’s users to divert the guard from its use. The movable components of a guard must be designed so that their dimensions and their weight facilitate their manipulation. A guard must be designed by takin...

www.safetygoodwe.com   How would you investigate accidents, incidents and near-misses?  When investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, it is important to determine their root causes and develop corrective actions to prevent similar occurences in the future.  The investigation process typically involves the following steps. Gathering Information: Collect all avalaible information aboutthe incident, including witness statements, photographs, documents and records.  Interviewing: Interview individuals involved in or who witnessed the incident to understand what happened and gather additional details.  Analyzing : Analyze the collected information to identify the immediate and underlying causes of the incident, considering factors such as human error, equipment failure and unsafe work practices.  Developing Corrective Action: Based on the analysis, devlop a set of corrective actions to address the identified root auses and prevent similar incidents...

www.safetygoodwe.com How to first aid for burns ? Sometimes, inspite of taking precautions, fires do occur and people get burnt. Here’s what you should do in an emergency to minimize the effect of burn: In the event of a burn injury, the affected portion of the body should be placed  under cool, slowly running water, or be immersed in cool water for about 10 minutes or till painsubsides. Remove jewellery before the burnt area begins to swell and do not break  blisters. Cover burnt area with a clean, sterile dressing. Remove clothing from affected area if burn is superficial. (Superficial burns  involve only  outer layers of skin). Do not remove clothing if it is a deep tissue burn. (Deep tissue burns involve  the entire  thickness of the skin). Lay the victim down. Badly burnt limb should be immobilized (hold in such a way that it cannot be  moved). Give small amounts of cool water If victim is conscious. (If unconscious, DO...

www.safetygoodwe.com Why Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) is required ? Full Body Harnesses, a connector (for example, a self-retracting lanyard), lifelines and anchors are all part of a Personal Fall Arrest System (or PFAS). The days of having a safety belt and lanyard are over – just too many injuries and deaths to workers. PFAS is generally required when working at Six (6) feet i.e. 1.8 mter in the workplace. It seems that some workers don’t want to take the time to put their PFAS on, or worse, feel they don’t need the equipment. We are sure that every person who was injured or died from a fall would have gladly worn their PFAS if they had only known they were about to fall. Checkpoints :-  Inspect the equipment (harness, hardware, connector, and lifeline) before use. Never use equipment, which is not in good condition. Use only rated equipment. Remember, the PFAS must withstand 5,000 pounds of dead load. Always secure lanyards to a suit...

www.safetygoodwe.com Why fall hazard training is important ? The fall hazard training shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  Training Program. Training provisions supplement and clarify the requirements regarding the hazards. The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards.  The employer shall assure that each employee has been training, as necessary, by a competent person qualified in the following areas: The nature of fall hazards in the work area; The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection system used; The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used; The role of each...

www.safetygoodwe.com Workplace Crisis Communication Plans Begins Now Safety is a crucial and often underrated part of any company. For some businesses, such as manufacturers and distributors, it's a part of day-to-day business for every employee, requiring rigorous training and frequent drills. For others who provide services and employ knowledge workers, safety may not be a common consideration in the workplace beyond the occasional fire drill. Where both of these worlds converge, however, is during a crisis. It may be anything from an earthquake to an industrial accident, but emergencies can happen to any business at any time. And when the building is on fire is not the time to sit down with various departments and discuss how to give employees the news that they need to evacuate. Crisis communication plans should be in place before a disaster happens, with simple means of keeping employees aware of the situation. The Importance of Planning C...

www.safetygoodwe.com Why  First Aid Kit Required  What happens when you experience a minor cut or injury? Do you clean and treat the wound immediately, or go on with your task and worry about it later?  Do you have a first aid kit nearby and do you know where one is kept?  All good questions that we don’t ask until after a minor cut or injury occurs. Be Prepared: First aid kits are essential in our daily lives, as accidents occur when we least expect them. If you are at work, home, school, or in the car, you should have a first aid kit and supplies close by. There are numerous per-assembled kits that you can buy or you can make up your own depending on your needs and activities. First Aid: Administer first aid right away to clean and protect the wound and to prevent the wound from becoming infected or more severe. Even minor injuries at work should be reported to HSE Department with Incident Reports. Filing an Incide...

www.safetygoodwe.com Why scaffolding inspection and tagging is important?  Ensuring the safety and integrity of scaffolding is paramount for any construction project. Proper inspection and tagging can make all the difference in preventing accidents and maintaining a safe working environment. Inspection implies inspection of scaffold supplies and strength of scaffold. Tagging indicates whether a scaffols can be used. Inspection Scaffold components are to be inspected by trained personnel on upon of receipt. In case of defective components found,either they can be returned or can be tagged as "do not use" or can be destroyed. Once the scaffold is erected, it is important that itis inspected at regulae intervals for ensuring safety while using it.  Inspcetion of scaffolds shall be carried out: Weekly while the scaffold in use. After each structurak alteration or addition. Monthly while the scaffold is set up but not in use. After any strom or occurrence that could adversely af...

  WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE IS INJURED Secure the area - Make sure the injured is safe to approach. Ensure there are no hazards present that may cause injury to you or others. Determine the severity of the injury - If immediate medical attention is needed call 911. If non-emergency medical care is needed, notify your supervisor and arrange for transportation to the nearest panel physician. Know what NOT to do - If first aid is needed and you don't know how to give it, you may do more harm than good. It is important to know not only what to do, but also what NOT to do. For instance, do not try to move an injured person unless you know that moving him will not worsen the injury. Improper and/or careless moving can increase the severity of an injury and even cause death. In case of a fracture or broken bone, it's often best to let the victim lie where he is until competent help arrives. Remember that fracture cases are not for amateurs. Wait until a person arri...

www.safetygoodwe.com  WHY CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION & CONTROL WAS IMPORTANT ? The proper identification and control of chemicals is one of the most critical components of a safety system. Always make sure chemical bottles, including secondary containers such as spray bottles and dispensers, are marked with the chemical contents and a clear and legible label. Ensure you use an easily identifiable label that clearly denotes and hazards of the product within the container. Ensure you know about the various chemicals you utilize and check the original label or MSDS sheet to for information of reactivity with other substances. Once a secondary container is designated for a certain chemical, never utilize it for a different chemical component. The following combinations have the potential to create very hazardous vapors : Mixing of bleach and ammonia Mixing of bleach and acids (vinegar, some glass cleaners, lime/calcium/rust removers) Do not use two drain cleaners ...

www.safetygoodwe.com What is  Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR ) A Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) is a systematic examination of a facility, equipment, and procedures prior to the start-up of facility. The purpose of a PSSR is to identify and correct any potential safety hazards before the facility becomes operational. A PSSR checklist should include, but is not limited to, the following items: Facility layout and design review: This includes reviewing the layout of the facility and the design of the equipment to ensure that they meet safety standards and regulations. Equipment inspection: This includes inspecting all equipment, including machinery, piping, and electrical systems, to ensure that they are installed and functioning properly. Safety procedures review: This includes reviewing all safety procedures, such as emergency shutdown procedures and fire protection systems, to ensure that they are in place and that employees are trained on how to use them. ...