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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

INTRODUCTION 1

TRAINEE PROGRESS CHART 2

1. ACCIDENT PREVENTION 3

2. SCHEDULED SAFETY DRILLS AND PRACTICES 14







































































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INTRODUCTION

This manual has been designed and developed to help you reach an understanding in the area of

prevention of accidents.

You will use this manual during your training course and it provides information that can be used in the

training of other personnel in the prevention of accidents which may result in injury to the employees,

to the public and/or damage to company equipment or property.

The Information Sheets record, for your information and future reference, whatever you are taught in

class.

A Trainee Progress Chart has also been included in your manual on which you will note the results of

each examination and thus be able to keep your own personal record of your progress during the

course.

Familiarize yourself with your manual, both in and outside the classroom. There has been an attempt

to provide you with all the relevant information you may require in your future as a WAPDA trainer.

However, if there is anything you do not understand or any information you feel is lacking in this

manual, please do consult your trainer. He is there to extend any help you may need and to give you

the benefit of his experience and expertise.

Take good care of your manual and keep it as a handy reference and guide book and it will serve you in

good stead in the future.







































































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POWER DISTRIBUTION TRAINING PROGRAM

TRAINEE PROGRESS CHART

Name ________________________ COURSE: __________________________________

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CHAPTER NO. 1

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

LESSON CONTENTS

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Identify the need for accident prevention.

• Recognize and eliminate unsafe conditions and unsafe acts in order to prevent

accidents.

A. Information Sheets

1S01 -- Need for Accident Prevention

1S02 -- Elimination of Unsafe Conditions

1S03 -- Prevention of Unsafe Acts

1S04 -- Traffic Control

1S05 -- Safety Posters

1S06 -- Safety Meetings

B. Lesson Summary







































































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INFORMATION SHEET 01

NEED FOR ACCIDENT PREVENTION

1. INTRODUCTION

� WAPDA Safety Policy is:

"No operating condition or urgency of service can'ever justify endangering the life of anyone".

� It is important to adopt a firm attitude that ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED, and put this

attitude into action with a strong determination to DO IT!

� In Accident Prevention, two of the strongest most effective actions can be taken:

a. First, become the sworn enemy of accident causes, seeking them out and

eliminating them before they can do their dirty work.

b. Second, become a Sherlock Holmes when an accident occurs, investigating and

analyzing until you have the answers as to how and why it occurred.

2. NEED FOR ACCIDENT PREVENTION

a. Supervisors are responsible for the safety of the people, equipment and facilities

assigned to them by the company.

b. Safety means being free of injuries, illness or damage.

c. Safety, however is not just a matter of luck, nor is it a product of uncontrollable forces

like the weather.

d. Safety is a fragile thing, achieved and maintained only through dedicated accident

prevention efforts by all concerned.

e. It is the responsibility of every employee in the WAPDA Power Distribution Organization

to prevent accidents.

f. It becomes the duty of a supervisor, not only to prevent accidents by working safely

himself but also to prevent accidents by directing others to work safely.

g. If a supervisor, is to achieve true safety in his work group, he must understand the basic

principles of accident prevention. Otherwise, his accident prevention efforts will miss

the target, i.e. Safety and be ineffective.

3. PRINCIPLES OF ACCIDENT PREVENTION

a. One of the best ways to visualize the principles of accident prevention is to use the

domino effect to show the interrelated series of events which can lead to

injuries, illness or damage (Figure 1).

b. The first domino as marked (l) represents the target. All accident prevention efforts are

aimed at preventing this domino from toppling.







































































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c. In other words, safety is having no injuries, illness or damage. The domino (1) can

never fall by itself. It can only happen if it is knocked over by our second domino (2) - -

accidents.

d. All cases of injury, illness or property damage happen as the result of an accident. But

there is a little or no control once the accident domino is falling whether it knocks down

the safety domino or twists and falls to the side, out of the way.

e. To ensure safety, accidents must be prevented. But accidents don't just happen, they

are caused. They are the direct result of the third domino (3) which is direct causes.

f. Direct causes can be classified into two general types

1) Unsafe acts are the endless variety of things people do or don't do, human

actions or lack of action which can contribute to causing an accident.

2) Unsafe conditions are substandard physical, chemical or mechanical conditions

in the work environment which can contribute to causing an accident.

g. The recognition and elimination of direct causes before they can trigger an accident is

one of the key points in a supervisor's attack on accidents.

h. These direct causes don't usually happen without reason. They are usually caused or

permitted to do their dirty work by yet another series of events leading to the toppling

of our safety domino (1).

i. This fourth domino (4) represents the indirect causes. Indirect causes may be people-

related or procedures-related. There are two key things to remember about indirect

causes."

1) First, they are harder to recognize than direct causes. Manjfc times an indirect

cause is not even a part of the accident scene.

2) Second, unless the indirect causes are found and eliminated, it is very likely that

the resulting unsafe acts and unsafe conditions will once again begin occurring.

j. The only member of management in the key spot to prevent accidents is the supervisor.

Only the supervisor is in a position to detect indirect causes by analyzing their results -

the unsafe acts and unsafe conditions - and, then, working to correct or eliminate them.

Therefore, the supervisor is the key person in accident prevention.

k. This brings us to the fifth domino (5) – ineffective supervision - the supervisor who

gambles with the safety of his people, equipment and facilities. The ineffective

supervisor is not very concerned with the unsafe acts or unsafe conditions and most

certainly not with the indirect causes which may be behind them.

This completes the illustration of the Basic Principles of Accident Prevention, the sequence of events

which, if ignored by the supervisor, will insure that safety will remain a matter of luck.







































































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ELIMINATION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS

1. DEFINITION

An unsafe condition is a hazardous physical condition or circumstance which could directly

permit the occurrence of an accident.

2. ELIMINATION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS

To aid in analyzing accidents, all unsafe conditions are divided into seven different kinds. The

examples below will give one of each kind of unsafe condition which may not be directly related

to one's particular work.

a. Improper Guarding such as unshielded moving parts of machines, unbarricaded floor

openings and excavations, unenclosed high-voltage equipment, lack of protective

equipment, insufficient warning signs, etc.

b. Defective Material or Equipment such as mushroom chisels, split /handles, rotted or

broken poles, poorly constructed or weak equipment, ladders with broken rungs and

punctured rubber gloves.

c. Hazardous Arrangements such as those due to poor housekeeping, unsafe planning,

inadequate working space or UN attended substation.

d. Improper Illumination such as insufficient light, unsuitable location producing a glare

or objectionable shadows.

e. Improper Ventilation such as insufficient change of air or the presence of harmful

vapor, dust or gas.

f. Unsafe Clothing such as neckties or jewelry when worn near machinery, aid failure to

use goggles, proper shoes, respirators, insulated gloves or sleeves.

g. Unsafe Design or Construction such as stairs, doorways, offices and other facilities,

trucks, tools, and equipment, structures, machinery.

3. WAPDA SAFETY CODE REFERENCE

Refer to WAPDA Safety Code, Introduction Section 103.







































































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PREVENTION OF UNSAFE ACTS

1. DEFINITION

An unsafe act is a violation of an accepted safe procedure which could permit the occurrence of

an accident.

2. PREVENT TON OF UNSAFE ACTS

Unsafe acts can be either actions which were taken or the failures which contributed to causing

the accident to happen.

These unsafe acts can be either actions which were taken or failure to take proper action. To

aid in analyzing accidents, all unsafe acts are divided into nine different kinds.

(NOTE: The examples given below may not relate to one's particular work.)

a. Operating Without Authority or Warning such as closing switches without authority,

operating hoists and trucks without warning, failure to place warning signs or signal

Persons where needed, failure to block or guard equipment against unexpected

movement.

b. Operating or Working at Unsafe Speed such as driving too fast, throwing material or

tools to another person, jumping from vehicles or platforms, running or unnecessary

haste.

c. Making Safety Devices Inoperative such as removing guards from machines, using

oversize fuses, blocking safety valves, isolating fire protection, blocking control

interlocks.

d. Using Unsafe Equipment or Using Equipment. Improperly such as using dull cutting

tools, mushroom-head chisels, pipe extensions on wrenches not designed for them, or

the wrong tool for the job, or using hands instead of hand tools.

e. Unsafe Loading such as overloading cranes and winches or carrying too heavy a load

f. Unsafe Placing or Mixing. Leaving objects where they are likely to fall, improper

packing, combining chemicals to form a dangerous mixture.

g. Taking Unsafe Position or Posture such as working on live conductors from above

instead of below, walking under suspended loads or too close to openings, lifting while

in an awkward position, entering areas where there are dangerous gases or fumes,

passing on curves or hills, riding on running boards or other unsafe places on vehicles.

h. Working on Equipment Without Taking Proper Precautions such as cleaning, oiling or

adjusting moving machinery, and working on or near live electrical equipment.

i- Failure ito Use Safe Clothing or Protective Equipment such as wearing loose sleeves,

neckties or jewelry near moving machinery, failure to use rubber gloves or sleeves

around energized equipment, and failure to use goggles, helmet, gas mask, respirator,

gloves, apron or leggings when necessary.


Refer to WAPDA Safety Code Introduction Section 103.







































































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INFORMATION SHEET 04 -- TRAFFIC CONTROL

1. OBEY SIGNALS AND TRAFFTC RULES

a. To prevent accidents it is a must that hand signals used by signalmen for moving

vehicles be learnt.

b. Also it is important to know who your signalmen are and follow their instructions.

c. Always, obey all signals.

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a. It is a must to know all the hand signals in maneuvering vehicles (Refer to Figure 4).

b. All the WAPDA personnel responsible for vehicle driving should know and remember all

road signs. Figure 5 shows International § Pakistan Road Signs.


Refer to WAPDA Safety Code Transportation Section Tl.0, T2.0, T3.0 and T6.0. Data Section

D2.0 and D20.0.

INFORMATION SHEET 05 -- SAFETY POSTERS

1. INTRODUCTION

a. Posters are meant to reach large numbers of people on the move with brief, simple

messages, designed to accomplish one or more missions -- to convey information, to

change attitudes, and/or to change behavior.

b. Safety posters are one of the most visible evidences of accident prevention work.

2. PURPOSES OF POSTERS

a. Posters properly used have great value in a safety program through their influence on

attitudes and behavior.

b. When posters are selected, it is well to have in mind their specific purposes:

1) To remind employees of common human traits that cause accidents.

2) To impress people with the good sense of working safely.

3) To suggest behavior patterns that help prevent accidents.

4) To inspire a friendly interest in the company's safety efforts.

5) To foster the attitude that accidents are mistakes and safety is a mark of skill.

6) To remind employees of specific hazards.

Posters are useful also in supporting special campaigns, for instance, using guards, wearing eye

protection, maintaining good housekeeping, offering safety suggestions, or driving carefully.







































































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INFORMATION SHEET 06 -- SAFETY MEETINGS

1. INTRODUCTION

a. Safety meetings may be conducted for supervisors, employees, or other groups, but in

every case the purpose is to stimulate or maintain safety interest.

b. If meetings fail to achieve this, they should be dropped, or their format or content

should be changed sufficiently to make them effective.

2. TYPES OF MEETINGS

Among the various types of safety meetings commonly held to arouse and maintain interest in

safety and accident prevention are the following:

a. Meetings of operating executives and supervisors to formulate policies, initiate a safety

program, or plan special activities.

b. Mass meetings of all employees, sometimes including families, or even the entire

community, to serve special purposes.

c. Departmental meetings to discuss special problems, plan campaigns, or analyze

accidents.

d. Small group meetings to plan the day's work so that it can be done safely, to discuss

specific accidents, or to review safety instructions.

3. EXECUTIVE MEETINGS

When a safety program is to be inaugurated, it is especially important that the top executive

officer of the organization should call a meeting to announce the general accident prevention

plans and policies to all his supervisors, superintendents, and other operating executives.

If these persons meet at regular intervals to discuss operating problems, this announcement

can be made at one of these regular meetings. Otherwise, the manager should call a special

meeting for this purpose.

After this first meeting, the group may hold sessions periodically to evaluate the safety

program, to check on the progress being made in accident prevention, and to appraise

proposed activities.

4. DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS

Departmental meetings have many safety uses. Their purpose may be to discuss the company

safety program so that employees will better understand what is going on. They may be held to

provide information about accident causes and accident types. They may be purely

inspirational to create an awareness of hazards and a desire to prevent accidents.

In many organizations, departmental safety meetings are held monthly. The trend is toward

meetings conducted by the supervisor, who may receive assistance in planning as well as

materials, such as visual aids, from the safety department.

The program for a departmental meeting may include the following:

a. Report of injuries in the department since the past meeting; report of a safety

inspection in the department; and report of the department's standing in a contest.







































































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(The total time spent on reports must not be so great that this part of the meeting

becomes tiresome.)

b. Discussion by the supervisor of where observance of safe practices needs to be

improved.

c. Talk, demonstration, or audiovisual presentation on an appropriate accident prevention

subject. The speaker may be the supervisor, a member of the department, the

organization Safety Director, an outside expert, or an executive of the organization.

Departmental meetings give the supervisor an opportunity to point out the dangers of

certain unsafe practices. By condemning those practices, he practically binds himself to

set a good example for his workers. In addition, most workers welcome an opportunity

to "get off their chests" whatever safety ideas they have.

At the conclusion of departmental meetings, the supervisor should be required to prepare

written reports for presentation to the organization's safety committees and review by the

managers.

5. SMALL GROUP MEETINGS

Small group meetings with people doing similar kinds of work can be held at or near the work

place. The supervisor may discuss the causes of an accident of which the workers have

personal knowledge or in which they have personal interest. Employees should be encouraged

to join in the discussion, and a conclusion should be reached as to how the accident might have

been prevented.

The supervisor may present a problem that has developed because of new work on new

equipment. Again, all should participate and offer their views.

At times the supervisor may present a film or a chart talk on a subject related to the work of the

group members. Other audiovisuals such as models or exhibits may be used. Safety devices or

pieces of equipment or material may be shown and discussed.

Job Briefings are instruction sessions about a specific job being done that includes safety. Such

meetings are particularly useful with maintenance crews when an unusual job is about to start.

The plans for doing the job safely and efficiently are gone over and a procedure is agreed upon.

Distribution personnel are to use this type of meeting. Before starting a job, the crew gathers

around the truck and discusses the job, laying out the tools and materials they will need and

agreeing upon the part each person is to do,

A particular advantage of small group meetings is that they provide excellent opportunities for

presenting all types of information, including safety information, directly to employees and

stimulate exchange of ideas that can benefit the accident prevention program. To be

successful, the same safety meeting must include a tangible message, originality of

presentation, opportunity for audience participation, and a conclusion that spurs action toward

an attainable goal.

6. MASS MEETINGS

Mass meetings. Large mass meetings are held for special purposes, such as the launching of a

contest, the presentation of awards, the introduction of interesting new equipment, the

explanation of a change in WAPDA policy, or the celebration of an exceptionally fine safety

record, or an event such as "safety day".







































































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LESSON SUMMARY

� Need for Accident Prevention.

• WAPDA Safety Policy.

• Principles of Accident Prevention.

� Elimination of Unsafe Conditions § Prevention of Unsafe Acts

� Traffic Control.

� Safety Posters

• Purposes of Posters.

� Safety Meetings.

• Types of Safety Meetings.







































































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Chapter-2

SCHEDULED SAFETY DRILLS AND PRACTICES

LESSON CONTENTS

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

� Perform inspection of safety equipment, T§P, and WAPDA Facilities.

� Perform drills for fire prevention, oral resuscitation, pole top resuscitation and pole top rescue.

A. Information Sheets

1S01 -- Fire Prevention

1S02 -- Inspection of WAPDA Facilities

1S03 -- Inspection of Safety Equipment

1S04 -- Inspection of Tools and Plants (T§P)

1S05 -- Scheduling Drills - First Aid Review, Artificial Respiration

1S06 -- Scheduling Drills - Pole Top Resuscitation and Pole Top Rescue

B. Lesson Summary







































































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INFORMATION SHEET 01 -- FTRE PREVENTION

1. INTRODUCTION

a. An effective fire prevention program must, in the long run, depend on the Supervisor.

Although the overall program may be under the Director of Safety, each supervisor has

a direct interest in, and responsibility for the program.

b. As a Supervisor, one will be able to recognize the need for specific fire protection

equipment and take the necessary steps to see that such equipment is provided.

Supervisors must become thoroughly familiar with the use of fire equipment suited for

their particular operation.

c. The Supervisor's prime responsibility with regard to fire prevention and control is

summarized below:

1) Know the fire hazards and promote installation of engineered safe guards in

every instance practicable.

2) Conduct regular, periodic inspections of work areas to assure that they remain

in fire-safe conditions.

3) Inculcate in each employee a fire-conscious attitude for elimination of hazards

and observance of safe practices - then keep checking his performance.

4) Keep well informed on fire brigade activity and evacuation plans. Inform

employees immediately of any changes in procedure.

2. FIRE TRIANGLE

a. The three elements must be present for a fire to start (Figure 1).

any one of the three is missing, a fire cannot be started. With the removal of any one,

the fire will be extinguished (Figure 2).

3. EVACUATION PLAN

The following steps should be followed while planning the evacuation of a premise on fire.

a. Even though every effort is made to prevent a fire, you must be prepared to act in the

event that a fire does occur.

b. You should have a definite plan to evacuate the building in case of fire.

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d. Everyone should be informed of some safe place outside the building where they are to

gather after evacuating the building.

e. You should know of some safe areas within the building in the event you cannot get

out. Rescue teams should be able to reach these areas (the roof is not likely a safe

area).

4. IN THE EVENT OF FIRE

If a fire does break out, keep your head and don't panic. The following are the few points to

consider in the event of a fire:

a. Remember your first responsibility is to get out of the building. This can best be done in

an orderly manner.

b. Do not listen to wild rumors.

c. Rely on your Supervisor's instructions.

d. Close all doors behind you,

e. When evacuating the building, walk rapidly to your planned exit.

f. Do not crowd together or run.

g. Avoid unnecessary talking.

h. Go immediately to the safe area and await instructions.

5. IF YOU ARE TRAPPED IN FIRE

a. Do not panic.

b. Crawl if there is smoke.

c. Hold your breath and close your eyes when you can.

d. Close as many doors as you can between you and the smoke.

e. Seal off cracks around the doors and vents with-a cloth or rug. Soak the cloth or rug

with water if possible.

f. Find room with an outside window.

g. Be sure someone knows you are there and need to be rescued.

h. Stay calm.

6. WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO

a. Do not stay and try to fight the fire.

b. Do not attempt fire fighting techniques unless you have been trained in them, you

might well lose your life.

c. Do not go back in to the building once you are out.

7. WHAT YOU MAY DO

a. If the fire is small (confined to a waste basket or small appliance) , you may use a fire

extinguisher to put out the blaze.







































































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b. Even in this case, you should be sure you know what kind of fire you are fighting, and

how to use the extinguisher to combat the blaze.

c. Fight the blg.?:e with your back to the neatest exit.

d. Don't allow the blaze to get between you and the exit.

e. If you see that your efforts are useless, get out of the building and call the fire

department.

8. COMMON CAUSES OF FIRE

a. Discarding matches, cigarettes, carelessness.

b. Improper ventilation.

c. Unprotected extension cords with bad insulation.

d. Flammable liquids improperly stored.

e. Overheating of conductor's insulation.

f. Improper wire size used, meaning the wire size is too small.

g. Open flames near flammable liquids.

h. Electrical sparks near flammable liquids and materials.

9. FOUR GENERAL CLASSES OF FTRES

a. Class A - Ordinary combustible material such as wood, cloth and paper.

b. Class B - Flammable petroleum products such as oil, gasoline and grease.

c. Class C - Burning gases.

d. Class E - Electrical fire.

10. EXTINGUISHING AGENTS

a. Class A : Water

b. Class B : Dry Chemical

c. Class C : Dry Chemical

d. Class E : Dry Chemical which must not be conductive.

11. PROTECTIVE MEASURES TO PREVENT FIRES

a. Practice good house keeping and follow a good rule of thumb - "Everything has a place

and everything should be kept in its place".

b. Keep all fire exits clear.

c. Avoid the use of an open flame, such as matches, near combustible material.

d. Keep flammable liquids in approved cans and identified by proper labels.

e. Conduct fire drills.







































































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12. WAPDA SAFETY CODF, REFERENCE GENERAL SECTION - II

Refer to WAPDA Safety Code, General Section : Gil.01 thru Gil .10.

13. SCHEDULING OF FIRE DRILLS

a. Fire drills should be conducted in all the offices of the Distribution Organization on

regular intervals, at least one each month.

b. Fire drills will help to make everyone familiar with all escape routes if a real fire ignites.

c. During fire drills designate a safe place outside the building where everyone is to gather

after evacuating the building.

d. Practice how to use the fire extinguisher.

e. All doors and exits shall be kept unlocked and unobstructed when building is occupied.

f. Accurate records of such fire drills should be maintained.


INSPECTION OF WAPDA FACILITIES

1. NEED FOR INSPECTION

a. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of items like pipes, hoses, wires, cables, chains,

pulleys, and belts in every work environment that must wear out at some point.

b. Normal wear and tear may bring about gradual deterioration that may be detected

before any personal harm, property damage or work interruptions occur.

c. Failure of many of these items can take place suddenly andinvolve circumstances that

present harmful exposure to people and property.

d. In addition to the undesired exposure created by many items as they wear out, there is

also the ever-present loss potential from items that have been damaged or rendered

inefficient by abuse and misuse.

e. The disorderly arrangement of materials and equipment due to other poor work habits

adds still another avenue for potential loss and accidents.

f. Something must be done to drain off this steady flow of substandard conditions.

g. Most organizations have maintenance programs, but these programs are not adequate

to do the complete job.

h. Invariably, management must rely on the Supervisor to prevent or control the

accumulation of these loss-producing conditions.

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2. TYPES OF INSPECTIONS

There are two basic types of inspection the supervisor will use to assist him in doing his job

properly.

a. Unplanned Inspections or informal inspections are made by a Supervisor when he goes

about his normal activities.

For most efficient follow-up, many Supervisors have learned to jot down substandard

conditions as they "spot" them, in a pocket-sized book. These notes later serve as

memory joggers; items not requiring immediate attention are crossed off when

correction is accomplished.

b. Planned Inspections are as important as unplanned inspections do not take care of

everything. In fact unplanned inspections should only supplement the planned or

formal type of inspection.

c. Formal and Informal Inspections are important and necessary for the effective control

of accidents and effective management of people, equipment, machines and

Environment.

d. Inspection Report Form is used to note down items detected and action taken (see

Figure 3).

3. SCHEDULE OF INSPECTION

a. A Supervisor should be responsible for inspecting WAPDA facilities under his

jurisdiction.

b. Inspectors should be designated to inspect the WAPDA facilities, prepare and maintain

proper Inspection Reports and records.

c. A proper follow-up procedure should be adopted by the supervisor to rectify any

deficiencies detected.

d. Supervisors are to upgrade deficiencies in their operations before losses or accident

occur. Listed below are several of the more significant areas in which inspections c^n

consistently help:

1) Injury.

2) Needless loss (or theft) of material.

3) Property damage.

4) Energy loss (leakage).

5) Careless use of time.

6) Tool and equipment defects.

7) Incipient fire and explosion.

8) Illnesses.

9) Narcotic and alcohol abuse.

10) Space wasted or inefficiently used.







































































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INSPECTION REPORT AREA INSPECTED DEPARTMENT

ITEM NUMBER TYPE OF REPORT DATE SUBMITTED BY

ITEMS DETECTED AND ACTION TAKEN

INFORMATTON SHEET 03

INSPECTION OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT

1. SAFETY EQUIPMENT

a. Safety Hat.

b. Leather Work Gloves.

c. Lineman's Body Belt.

d. Safety Strap.

e. Rubber Gloves.

f. Leather Protective Gloves.

g. Canvas bag for storing rubber gloves and leatherprotective gloves.

h. Canvas Lineman's Tool Bag.

i. Footwear.

j. First Aid Kit.

k. Fire Extinguisher (multipurpose dry chemical).

l. Protective Eyewear, Goggles, Face Shield and Safety Glasses.

m. Canvas Bucket/Material Bag.

n. Insulated Hotstick for Operating Cutouts/D-Fuse.

o. Warning Flags and Markers.







































































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2. SAFETY HAT

a. No conductive material should be placed or painted on a hard hat.

b. Do not drill or punch holes into a hard hat for ventilation.

3. WORK GLOVES

Inspect daily for cuts or deterioration.

4. LTNEMAN'S BODY BELT

a. Not to be used for any purpose other than that for which it was designed.

b. When not in use, the body belt should be stored in such a manner so that it will not be

damaged.

c. Inspect the body belt daily for damage to:

1) Leather.

2) Rivets.

3) Stitches.

4) Buckles.

5) D-Rings.

6) Snaps.

d. When repairs are necessary, they should be made immediately and a re-inspection

should be made following the repairs.

e. Treat leather occasionally with some suitable product to keep it soft and pliable.

5. SAFETY STRAP

A daily inspection should include:

a. The snaps on safety strap for defects such as cracks in the metal.

b. The jaw of the snap for weak or defective keeper springs.

c. The strap portion for cracks, cuts or other damage, which should be replaced when the

warning colored center appears.

6. RUPBER GLOVES

Rubber gloves shall be inspected visually before each use and the inspection should include:

a. Checking for cuts in the rubber.

b. Checking for deterioration of rubber.

c. Turning both gloves inside out and rechecking.

d. Making air test of each glove which includes:

1) Traping air inside glove by turning back gauntlet end and rolling towards

fingers. Rubber glove should have the appearance of a balloon with fingers.

2) Holding an inflated rubber glove to the ear being sure to hold the rolled

gauntlet end firmly and listen for any sounds of air escaping from the remaining

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3) Releasing the trapped air by releasing your grip on the rolled end.

4) Turning the rubber glove inside out and repeating the test.

5) Repeating the entire procedure on the other rubber glove.

(NOTE: Any rubber glove that does not meet the air test shall be replaced -immediately.)

(NOTE: Remember rubber gloves shall be inspected visually before each use.)

7. LEATHER PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR RUBBER GLOVES

a. Visually insrject leather protectors before each use for cuts, holes, broken stitches and

deteriorated leather.

b. Remember they are to be worn with rubber gloves only.

c. When not in use, keep leather protective gloves with rubber gloves in a canvas bag

designed for that purpose.

8. CANVAS BAG FOR STORING RUBBER GLOVES AND LEATHER

PROTECTIVE GLOVES

a. Keep the inside free from dirt or contamination.

b. Keep the bag for storage of rubber gloves and leather protective gloves only.

c. Never use the bag for storage of small tools.

d. Always keep the bag closed by folding the end flap and snapping it closed.

9. CANVAS LINEMAN'S TOOL BAG

Keep free from any dirt, grease, broken glass or other debris.

10. FOOTWEAR

Since appropriate footwear is worn at all times, it should be inspected daily for cracks in the

leather, broken stitching, and damage to the sole and heel.

11. FIRST ATP KIT

a. Contents to be inspected daily to maintain ample supplies.

b. Keep a checklist inside of the kit showing the number and types of material to be

contained in the kit.

c. Location of the First Aid Kit at work site should be established and made known to

every crew member during the Job Briefing.

12. FIRE EXTINGUISHER

a. Inspect daily, preferably first thing at the start of each work day.

1) Check seal to see if broken or removed.

2) Check hose to see if blocked.







































































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b. If fire extinguisher is found discharged, notify the person in charge to provide re-

charging.

c. The location of the fire extinguisher at a work site should be established and made

known to every crew member during the Job Briefing.

13. PROTECTIVE EYE-WEAR

a. When not in use, keep in a suitable container to prevent damage to the lens or shield.

b. Care should be taken when cleaning so as not to scratch the lens or shield.

14. CANVAS BUCKET/MATERIAL BAG

a. Do not use any conductive material such as metal in the construction or repair of the

bag.

b. Keep free from broken glass, broken porcelain, nails, dirt and grease.

15. INSULATED HOT STICK FOR OPERATING CUTOUTS. D-FUSE

a. Always wipe off with a clean rag before using.

b. Inspect tools for cracks, scratched insulation and damaged parts before each use.

c. Always hang or stand up, but do not leave lying on the ground.

d. When not in use for a long period of time, store tools in a suitable place or in a

protective container to prevent damage to theinsulation.

16. WARNING FLAGS AND MARKERS

a. Keep clean arid free from dirt.

b. When not in use, keep in a suitable place on the vehicle and out of the work area.







































































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INSPECTION OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

1. INTRODUCTION

All the Field Officers and line staff have definite responsibilities as regards inspection of tools

and equipment. These are as detailed below:

2. CHAIRMAN AEB

a. The Chairman AEB is responsible for the availability of protective tools and safety

equipment in all Sub-Divisions under his jurisdiction.

b. The Chairman AEB is also responsible for timely replenishment of damaged and worn

out T&P.

c. He shall do annual inspection of protective tools and safety equipment.

3. SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER

a. The Superintending Engineer is responsible for the availability of protective tools and

safety equipment in all Sub-Divisions under his jurisdiction.

b. Immediate replenishment of damaged and worn out T&P.

c. Bi-annual inspection of T&P.

4. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

a. The Executive Engineer is responsible for the availability of T&P in all Sub-Divisions

under his jurisdiction.

b. Immediate replenishment of damaged and worn out T&P.

c. Quarterly inspection of T§P.

5. SUB-DIVISIONAL OFFICER

a. The Sub-Divisional Officer is responsible for the availability of suitable protective tools

and safety equipment.

b. Inspection of protective tools and safety equipment after every two months.

6. LINE SUPERINTENDENT

The Line Superintendent is responsible for monthly inspection of protective tools and safety

equipment.

7. LINEMAN

The Lineman shall inspect his tools and plants before their use.







































































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SCHEDULING DRILLS -FIRST AID REVIEW.

ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION

When the need for emergency treatment arises, follow these basic rules:

1. Don't get excited or panic.

2. If immediate action is necessary to save a life

(Artificial respiration, control of bleeding, etc.) give the proper treatment without delay

(Figure 4).

3. Make a careful examination of the patient.

4. Never move a badly injured person unless it is necessary to get the person to fresh air

or to protect the person from danger.

5. Send for a doctor at once.

6. Send for the police, fire department, or ambulance if needed.

7. Figure 4 shows the pressure points for controlling arterial bleeding. In controlling

arterial bleeding, use the pressure point nearest the wound, betxveen the heart

and the wound.

8. It is best to apply pressure with the hands as a tourniquet is to be used only for extreme

bleeding or as a last resort.

9. If a person has stopped breathing because of electric shock, drowning, or asphyxiation,

you may save a life if you do the following at once:

a. Chest Pressure/Arm Lift Method.

b. Back Pressure/Arm Lift Method.

c. Oral Resuscitation.

d. Closed Chest Cardiac Massage.

e. Oral Resuscitation and Closed Chest Cardiac Massage.







































































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10. WAPPA SAFETY CODE AND SAFETY COURSF, STOP REFERENCE

WAPDA Safety Code Reference:

R3.01 and R3.02, R4.01 and R4.02. Safety Course Reference: S100

Chapter 5, Information Sheets IS03, IS04, IS07, IS08 and IS09.

11. SCHEDULE DRILLS

a. Schedule Drills should be conducted to practice artificial respiration at least every

alternate month.

b. All life saving methods mentioned in part 9 (Sections "a" through "e") of this

Information Sheet should be practiced in the drills.

12. SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF VARIOUS INJURIES

Table 1 shows the symptoms and treatment of various injuries.

TABLE 1 Symptoms and Treatment of Various Injuries

Injury Symptoms Treatment

Asphyxiation Lips, ear lobes, blue; breathing

stopped; unconscious

Move to fresh air; give artificial respiration.

Bleeding (from

Arteries)

Spurting bright red blood from

wound

Cover with pressure bandage. Apply hand

pressure to nearest pressure point. Use

tourniquet only when other methods fall. Once

applied, tourniquet should not be released

except by physician or nurse.

Bleeding (from

Veins)

Steady flow; dark red blood. Apply sterile compress firmly over wound to

aid clotting.

Bleeding

(internal)

Pale face; faintness; thirst; sighing;

weak, rapid pulse

Lay with head low; apply cold packs to point

you think bleeding.

Burns Redness; pain; blisters; charred or

cooked tissue.

Exclude air by applying burn ointment or

covering with a dry bandage.

Burns (Chemical Redness; pain Wash thoroughly with 0 to 32 ounces of

"Neutralize," or irrigate with clean water for 10

to 15 minutes.

Drowning Unconscious; not breathing.

Remove water; cleanse mouth; tongue

forward. Loosen clothing. Give artificial

respiration.

Electric Shock Unconscious; breathing stopped;

burns at contact points.

Insulate self or kill power and rescue victim.

Give artificial respiration. Dress burns.

Fainting Unconscious; face pale; cold

sweat; pulse weak and rapid

Lay with head low; keep warm; loosen

clothing; give inhalant.







































































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Fractures (Simple) Pain; swelling; deformity. Support above and below fractures; apply well-

padded splints. Do not try to reset bones.

Fractures

(Compound)

Open wound; possibly bone pro-

truding; bleeding

Apply compress to wound; apply padded

splints to deformity; do not try to reset bones.

Fractures (Skull). Possible bleeiiing from eyes, nose,

and mouth; serum from ears 1n

basal fracture.

Raise head; dress wound, no stimulants; keep

warm and quiet.

Frostbite Affected part 1s white; no

sensation.

Thaw with lukewarm (not hot) water or by

gently wrapping in a warm blanket or clothes.

Make patient warm as possible. If conscious,

give warm drink.

Sunstroke Unconscious, face flushed; skin hot

and dry; breathing labored; pulse

rapid.

Raise head; reduce body temperature with

cold packs; no stimulants.


SCHEDULING DRILLS -POLE TOP RESUSCITATION

AND POLE TOP RESCUE

1. POLE TOP RESUSCITATION METHOD

a. Tools Needed

1) Safety Hat.

2) Leather Work Gloves.

3) Lineman's Body Belt with Safety Strap.

b. General Safety Practices

1) Do not become a second victim.

2) After temporary recovery the victim can stop breathing again.

3) Be prepared for violent moves from the victim when lie starts to regain

consciousness.

c. Steps and Key Points (Method A)

1) Climb up beside the victim and place your safety strap around the pole just

below the victim's belt.

2) Grasp the victim's nearest leg, swing it over your head and down your other

side, so that victim is now straddling your safety strap.

(CAUTION: Do not unsnap the victim's safety strap.)

3) Check victim's mouth for foreign material or obstruction.

4) Tilt the victim's head back to maintain a clear air passage.







































































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5) Place your arms under the victim's arms and around his waist so that both

hands are on the victim's abdomen.

6) Using your arms and hands, compress the victim's abdomen in an upward

motion.

7) Quickly release the victim's abdomen.

8) Repeat this cycle at the rate of 30 times per minute.

9) Re-check victim's mouth for obstructions.

d. Steps and Key Points(Method B)

1) Climb up immediately below the victim and place your safety strap around the

pole.

2) Work your way up the pole with the victim's legs straddling your safety strap.

3) Place your safety strap as high as possible on the pole so the victim's weight will

be supported by your safety strap.

(CAUTION: DO not unsnap victim's safety strap.)

4) Repeat Steps 3 through 9 as outlined for Method A.

2. POLE TOP RESCUE

a. Tools Needed

1) Safety Hat.

2) Leather Work Gloves.

3) Lineman's Body Belt with Safety Strap.

4) Handline or 1/2" diameter rope 100 ft. long.

b. General Safety Practices

1) Do not use rope in the pulley.

2) Secure handline block.

3) Check all rope knots before lowering victim to the ground.

4) Do not become a second victim.

5) Rescuers shall wear Lineman's Body Belt with Safety Strap, Rubber Gloves with

Leather Protectors and Safety Hat.

c. Steps and Key Points fMethod A")

(NOTE: WAPDA Safety Code Reference: R2.03.)

1) Climb up pole and take a safe position on pole as close as you can to the victim.

2) If a handline is being used, split the handline by unsnapping the rope snap hook

from the eye splicing of the handline hook.

3) Pass one end of rope over crossarm (not through pulley).

4) Hold three meters of rope in one hand and drop the other end to the ground.

5) With the working end of the three meters of rope, run the end of the rope

under one arm of the victim, across his back, and through the "D" shaped ring

of the victim's lineman belt.

6) continue the rope across the victim's waist and through the opposite "D" ring.







































































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7) Bring the rope up across the victim's back forming a figure "X".

8) Bring the rope forward under the victim's other arm and tie it to the hanging

rope with a bowline knot.

9) Unfasten victim's safety strap and lower him to the ground.

d. Steps and Key Points fMethod B)


1) Repeat Steps 1 through 3 from Method A.

2) Working from either in front of or behind victim, take the end of the rope

around victim's chest, under both arms and make a half-hitch knot.

(NOTE: Leave enough rope to complete the rest of the tie (about 2-1/2 to 3 meters).)

3) Place the rope between the victim's legs, make a complete wrap around both

legs and return the end of rope between victim's legs.

4) Tie the end of the rope to the main rope in back of victim with a bowline knot.


c. Steps and Key Points (Method C)


1) Repeat Steps 1 to 3 from Method A.

2) Run the single end of a spare safety strap through the victim's body belt "D"

rings.

3) Run the single end through the loop end of the spare safety snap.

4) Slide the victim's body belt up under his arm pits.

5) Snap the end of the spare safety strap to handline.


(NOTE: If extra safety strap is not available, one end of the handline rope is run

through both "D" rings tied with a bowline knot and the victim's body belt slid

up under the victim's armpits.)

3. SCHEDULE DRILLS

a. Pole top resuscitation and rescue drills should be conducted by full crew under the

direction of a trained Supervisor every alternate month.

b. All the methods with the steps given for each method in this Information Sheet should

be followed while conducting these drills.

c. All accurate records of such rescue and resuscitation drills should be maintained.







































































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LESSON SUMMARY

� Fire Prevention.

o Fire Triangle.

o Planning for a Fire.

o In the Event of Fire.

o If Trapped in a Fire.

o Common Causes of Fire.

o Classes of Fire.

o Protective Measures to Prevent Fires.

o Schedule of Fire Drills.

� Inspection of WAPDA Facilities.

o Types of Inspection.

� Inspection of Safety Equipment.

� Inspection of Tools and Equipment.

� Scheduling Drills - First Aid Review, Artificial Respiration

� Scheduling Drills - Pole Top Resuscitation and Pole Top Rescue. I







































































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