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Environment, Health & Safety Manual

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Introduction1 Environment, Health & Safety Policy 42 ListOfAbbreviations&Definitions 5-63 Duties/Responsibilities 9

SafetyEquipment4 PersonalProtectiveEquipment 12

WorkingEquipmentSafetyConsideration5 Plant&Machinery,EquipmentAndHandTools 136 Scaffolding,Platforms&Ladders 167 HandlingAndLiftingEquipment 228 LiftingRopes 24

GeneralSafetyPractices9 Housekeeping 2410 Lighting 2411 WorkingInConfinedSpaces 2512 Working At Height 2713 VehicleMovement 2914 Excavation 2915 Electrical 30

SafeWorkingPractices16(A) Cutting/Welding 3416(B) SafeStoringOfCylinders 3816(C) SafeHandlingOfCylinders 3917 Radiography 4018 Sand/ShotBlasting/SprayPainting 4119(A) SlingsAndRigging 4219(B) SafePracticesForUsingChains 4820 Proof/PressureTesting 4921 SafePracticesForErection 50

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FireFighting&FirstAid 22 FirePreventionAndFireFighting 5223 FirstAid 55

Safety Management24 SafetyAwareness&Training 5725 EmergencyPre-ParednessPlans 5926 Reportingproceduretothegovernmentauthorityafterminorinjury/ seriousinjury/orincaseoffatality:- 6227 References 64

Annexure IFormats&Checklists 65 Annexure II MaterialSafetyDataSheet

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1. Environment, Health & Safety Policy

SPMLInfraLimitediscommittedtobeenvironmentfriendlyandhealthconsciousbyfollowingsafetypracticesincompliancewithapplicablelegalrequirements.

Initsendeavortomeettheseobjectives,SPMLaffirmsitscommitmenttocreate,maintainandspreadacultureofcontinualimprovementthatinvolvesallemployeeslocatedinitsoffices&sitesacrosstheglobesoastoensuresafeandhazardfreeworkconditions.

SPMLwillensurecompliancewiththeapplicablelawsrelatingtoEnvironment,HealthandSafetybysettingupeffectiveproceduresandregularlymonitoringthesameforcontinualimprovement.

SPMLwillensureenhancedawarenessofthispolicythroughvariousmeanssoastoreachallourstakeholders,i.e.employees,customers,suppliers,contractorsandotherassociates.

Date:15thJanuary2014

Rishabh SethiExecutiveDirector

corpcomm
Text Box
Subhash Sethi Chairman
corpcomm
Text Box
15th April 2017

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2A.ListofAbbreviations

HOD HeadofDepartment

LTI LostTimeInjury

PNM Plant and Machinery

PPE PersonalProtectiveEquipment

ELCB EarthLeakageCircuitBreaker

GFCI GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter

HT HighTension

DCP DryChemicalPowder

RCCB ResidualCurrentCircuitBreaker

BARC BhabhaAtomicResearchCentre

IC InternalCombustion

HRC HighRupturableCartridge

AFFF AqueousFilm–FormingFoam

MSDS MaterialSafetyDataSheet

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2B.Definitions

Adequate,appropriateorsuitableareusedtodescribequalitativelyorquantitativelythemeansormethodusedtoprotecttheworker.

BraceAstructuralmemberthatholdsonepointinafixedpositionwithrespecttoanotherpoint;bracing is a system of structural members designedtopreventdistortionofastructure.

Competent Authority Astatutoryagencyhavingthepowertoissueregulations,ordersorotherinstructionshaving the force of law.

Competent PersonApersonpossessingadequatequalifications,suchassuitabletrainingandsufficientknowledge,experienceandskillforthesafeperformanceofthespecificwork.Thecompetentauthoritiesmaydefineappropriatecriteriaforthedesignationofsuchpersonsandmaydeterminethedutiesto be assigned to them.

Guard –railAn adequately secured rail erected along an exposededgetopreventpersonsfromfalling.

HoistAmachine,whichliftsmaterialsorpersonsbymeansofaplatform,whichrunsonguides.

Lifting gearAny gear or tackle by means of which a load canbeattachedtoaliftingappliancebutwhichdoesnotformanintegralpartoftheapplianceorload.

Lifting applianceAnystationaryormobileapplianceusedforraisingorloweringpersonsorloads.

Means of access or egressPassageways,corridors,stairs,platforms,ladders and any other means for entering or leavingtheworkplaceorforescapingincaseof danger.

ScaffoldAnyfixed,suspendedormobiletemporarystructuresupportingworkersandmaterialorto gain access to any structure and which is notaliftingapplianceasdefinedabove.

Toe-boardAbarrierplacedalongtheedgeofascaffoldplatform,runway,etc.,andsecuredtheretoguardagainsttheslippingofpersonsorthefalling of material.

Worker Anypersonengagedinconstructionactivity.

WorkplaceAllplaceswhereworkersneedtobeortogoby reason of their work.

Manhour WorkedThetotalnumberofemployee-hoursworkedbyallemployeesworkinginthepremises.Itincludesmanagerial,supervisory,professional,technical,clericalandotherworkers(includingcontractorlabours,securitypersonnel&othercasuals)Manhours worked shall be calculated from thepayrollortimeofficerecordincludingovertimeifapplicable.Whenthisisnot

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applicable,thesameshallbeestimatedbymultiplyingthetotalmandaysworkedfortheperiodcoveredbythenumberofhoursworkedperday.Thetotalnumberofmandaysforaperiodistheproductofthenumberofpersonsengagedmultipliedbythemandays worked.

Mandays LostThedayonwhichtheinjuryoccurredandthedayinjuredpersonreturnedtotheworkarenot to be included as mandays lost, but all interveningcalendardays(includingSundaysordaysoffordaysofplantshutdown)aretobeincludedifafterresumptionofwork,thepersoninjuredisagaindisabledforanyperiodarisingoutoftheinjurywhichcausedhis earlier disablement, such subsequent disablement is also to be included in the mandays lost.

According to the schedule of charges, a loss of 6000mandaysistakenfordeathofaperson.

Accident An unintended occurrence arising out of and inthecourseofemploymentofapersonresultingininjury.

Reportable Lost Time InjuryAninjurycausingdeathordisablementoftheinjuredpersonfor48hoursormoreexcludingthedayoftheshiftonwhichtheaccident occurred

Confined SpaceAworkplacehavinglimitedopeningsforingressoregressmakingitdifficultforthepersoninsidetheconfinedspacetoescapefreelyatwillthisworkplacecouldbeoxygendeficient(lessthan19.5%)oroxygenenriched(morethan23.5%)&couldhave(i)Restrictedflowoffreshair,(ii)orcontain

(a)inflammablegases/vapors(b)ortoxicgases(c)orotherspecifiedphysicalhazardswhich could overcome those working inside theconfinedspaceandphysicallyormentallyimmobilizetheaffectedperson.

Dangerous Occurrence Anunplannedevent,whetherornotitisattendedbypersonalinjuryordisablement,whichresultsin–a) Burstingofaplantusedforcontainingor

supplyingsteamunderpressuregreaterthanatmosphericpressure.

b) Collapseorfailureofacrane,derrick,winch,hoist,orotherapplianceusedinraisingorloweringpersonsorgoods,oranypartthereof,ortheoverturningofacrane.

c) Explosionorfireorburstingout,leakageorescapeofanyhotsubstance(moltenmetal,liquidorgas)causinginjurytoanypersonoranyroomorplaceinwhichpersonsareemployed.

d) Explosionofareceiverorcontainerusedforthestorageatapressuregreaterthanatmosphericpressureofanygasorgases(includingair)oranyliquidorsolidresultingfromthecompressionofgas.

e) Collapseorsubsidenceofanyfloor,gallery, roof, bridge, tunnel, chimney, wall,building,excavationoranyotherstructureorformworkorscaffold.

Near Miss CaseAnincidentthathadthepotentialtocausepersonalinjury,propertydamageorboth

HazardHazardisanyexistingorpotentialphysicalconditionintheworkplacethatbyitselforbyinteractingwithothervariablescanresultindeath,injuries,propertydamageandanyother losses.

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Risk Riskisthelikelihoodthatthehazardwillresult in an accident risk also considers how serioustheresultantinjurywouldbe

Frequency RateNumberofReportablelosttimeinjuriespermillion manhours worked

FrequencyRate=

NumberofReportableLostTimeInjuriesX106

------------------------------------------------------------Manhours worked

Severity RateNumberofmandays lost due to reportablelosttimeinjuriespermillionmanhoursworked

SeverityRate=

MandaysLostduetoReportableInjuriesX106

------------------------------------------------------------Manhours worked

Fatality Rate NumberoffatalitiesperLakhmanpowerengaged

FatalityRate=

NumberoffatalitiesX105

------------------------------------------------------------Number of Workmen engaged

Incidence Rate Ratioofnumberofreportablelosttimeinjuriestothenumberofpersonsduringtheperiodunderreview.Itisexpressedasnumberofinjuriesper1000personsemployed

IncidenceRate=

NumberofReportableLostTimeInjuriesX1000------------------------------------------------------------

AverageNumberofPersonsEmployed

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a. Site In-charge i. Toacceptprimeresponsibilityforthe

preventionofaccidentinhissiteandimplementationofHealth&SafetyPolicyatSitesoftheCompany.

ii. Toenforceallgeneralandsectionsafetyrulesandregulations.

iii. Toinspectworkingarearegularlyalongwithsitesafetycommittee’smembers.

iv. Toreportaccidentsandnearmissesanditsinvestigationaspertheclients requirements and under the guidelinesofsafetydepartment.

v. Useonlytestedliftingtools&tackles. vi. Tomaintaingoodhousekeepingin

theirrespectivearea. vii. Tofollowtheworkpermitssystem

(Hot/Cold/ElectricalWork/ConfinedSpace)atsite.

viii.ToensuretheuseofPersonalProtectiveEquipmentasperthenatureofthejob.

ix. Tocoordinatewithclientrequirementsofproceduresforsafetyandcertifyarea/equipmentetc.forsafeworking,afterthoroughcheckingas necessary and as required by client.

x. Tostopworkincaseofimminentdanger to man, machine or material observedandresumedonlyaftercorrectivemeasures.

xi. Toensurethatworkstatementmadeandsafetyprecautionimplementbefore start of work.

xii. Tobefamiliarwithstateandstatutorylegislationsandclientsafety guidelines.

xiii Toattendtrainingandensureparticipationofhisworkersfortrainingasperschedulearrangebysafetydepartmentandclientandkeephimselfupdated.

xiv Toorganizesafetycommittee(Appendix-18Ref-IJ-18-Rev-00)andconductasafetymeetingonregularbasis.

xv Providethecorporatesafetydepartmentwiththenecessaryinformationrequiredtoevaluatetheeffectivenessofthesafetyandhealthprogramme.

xvi Establishwithintheirprojectthatmotivationwhichresultsinthemaintenance of high safety and healthonprojects.

xvii Workinclosecooperationwiththesitesafetyofficertoeliminateandcorrectallpracticesandconditionsthat are deemed to be unsafe.

xviii Accompanycorporatesafetyrepresentativeonsiteaudits.

b. Safety Officer (Corporate Office) i. Will ensure that central, state, local

safetylaws,regulationcodesandrules are observed.

ii. Willensurethatlegalrecordkeepingandreportingrequirementsaremade.

iii. Willassisttopmanagerinpreparingsafetypolicyandthenensurethattheyarecarriedout.Anynon-compliancewithpolicyshouldbereportedtothemanagerconcernedwhoiscapableofdirectingthecorrectiveaction.

iv. WillcarryoutsitesafetyInspectioninordertoobservethephysicalconditionsofwork,workpracticesandproceduresfollowedbyworkersand render advise to concerned departmentonmeasurestobeadoptedforremovingthephysicalconditionsandpreventingunsafeactionsbyworkers.

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v. Willassistintheformationofsafetycommitteesandarrangemeeting.

vi. Will maintain accidents record. vii. Willpreparesafetychecklistand

safetypermitalong-withconcernedSupervisorasperrequirementoftheconcerneddepartment.

viii. Will arrange safety training of supervisors,engineersandworkmenincoordinationwithtraining&developmentdepartment.

ix. Willorganizesafetycompetitions,campaignandotheractivitiesinassociationwiththeconcerneddepartment.

x. Will arrange and ensure the availability ofpersonnelprotectiveequipments.

xi. Will maintain liaison with safety officersofnearbyfactoriesandinstitutionstokeephimwellknownwith latest technology.

c. Site Safety Officer i. Willberesponsibleforallsafety

programmesinthedepartmentor concerned area and he will bereportedtocorporatesafetydepartment.

ii. Willtrainallemployeesforsafeworking methods, hazards related withjob,usageofpersonalprotectiveequipmentandsoon.

iii. Will conductmonthlydepartmentalsafetymeetinginco-ordinationwithSiteIn-chargeandsubmitminutesofthemeetingtoallconcernedpersons.

iv. Willinspectdepartmentortheconcerned area regularly for correctionofunsafeconditionsandunsafe acts and bring the same to thenoticeofsafetyofficer.

v. Willinvestigateallaccidentsandnearmissesandpreparecompleteinjuryreport.Allinjuryreportsmustbesenttothecorporatesafetydepartment.

vi. Will check and ensure that all records related with safety are being maintained at site.

vii. Will check the availability & quality ofpersonalprotectiveequipment’sprovidedforsafetytotheworkmenandensureitsproperusageatsites.

viii. Trytoeliminateallunsafeactsandunsafeconditionsatsite.

ix. Toolboxtalkbeforestartofshift.

d. Supervisors (Supervisoryresponsibilityisindicated,but

notlimitedbythefollowingactivities) i. Eachsupervisorshallexerciseclose

supervisionoverthoseemployeeswhoreportorareassignedtohim.Heshallensurethatthepersonsworkingunderhimarecompetenttoperformtheirworksafely.Hemustenforcesafetyrulesandprocedures.

ii. Supervisorsmusttakeimmediatecorrectiveactionwheneverunsafeconditionpracticesarediscovered.

iii. Thesupervisorshallexplainindetailstheparticularhazardswheretheemployeeisworkingandtheprecautionstobetakentoensurehis safety.

iv. Supervisorsshalldevelopsafetyawareness in the minds of all employees.

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v. Supervisorsshallensurethatthesafepracticesandregulationareunderstood, that all hazards are eliminatedwhereverpossibleandallmeans of entrance exists stairways andsimilarmeansofescapeareclear, workable and thoroughly known to all his men.

vi. Hemustsetagoodexampleinknowing and observing all safety rulesandprecautions.

vii. Supervisorsshallreportandinvestigatetherootcauseofallaccidentstobeprescribedbythecompanyandimmediatelytake/suggestsuchactionssothatsimilaraccidents do not reoccur.

viii. Supervisorsarerequiredtomakecontactswithpersonsworkinginisolatedplaces.

ix. Beregularandsystematicinspection,supervisorshallensurethatalltools,equipments,machineriesandpremisesareinsafeandoperativecondition.

x. Supervisorsmusttakecorrectiveactionwheneverrulesarenotobservedbecauseasingleviolationmaybecomeasourceofmajoraccidentandmayputthesafetyofanindividualoragroupinjeopardy.

e. Employee i. Everyindividualemployeehasto

take care for own safety and his colleagues,usesafetyappliances,informunsafeconditions,followstandardoperatingpractices,attendtrainingprogrammes,andsuggestsafety measures.

ii. Everyemployeeshouldinsistontheobservance of safety rules by fellow employees.

iii. Everyemployeeshouldconsiderit

asapartofhisdutytotakeanactivepartinallsafetyworksandfollowsafety rules.

iv. Whenanydangerous/unsafeconditionisobserved.Itshouldbeimmediatelyreportedtotheconcernedsupervisorand/orfireandsafetysection.

v. Employeeshouldbecarefultocleanthejobareaassoonasworkiscompleted.Goodhousekeepingwilleliminate many unnecessary hazards causing accidents.

vi. Allstairways,platformsandwalkwaysmustbekeptcleanatalltimes.

vii. Donotattempttooperateorsetinmotionanymachineorequipment,which you are not assigned.

viii. Donothesitatetosuggestanyadditionalguardorimprovementstoexistingguardsforadditionalsafety.

ix. Compressedairmustnotbeusedfor blowing dust out of clothing.

x. Never look directly into the arc producedwhileweldingwithoutpropereyeprotection.

xi. Keepclearofsuspendedloadsatalltimes.

xii. Donotusedefectiveequipmentofany kind.

xiii. Keepthefiresfightingequipmentfreeofobstructions,asthesearerequired to be used in emergencies?

xiv. Anyinjury,nomatterhoweverslight,mustbereportedtoconcernedsupervisorimmediatelyandtreatment obtained. Even a small accidentbecomesapotentialsourceofpermanentdisability.

xv. Nomaintenanceorothertypeof work should be started at the site without obtaining safety work permitfromthesafetydepartment.

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Thepersonshouldbewornadequatepersonalprotectiveequipmentforexamplesafetyhelmet, safety goggles, safety shoes and shall atalltimeskeepandmaintainanadequatesupplyofsuitablepersonalprotectiveequipmentwhichshallbereadilyavailableforuseatalltimesonthesites,andwouldincludeamongstothersthefollowingitems:

a) SafetyHelmets.b) HearingProtection.c) RespiratoryProtection.d) EyeProtection.e) ProtectiveGloves.f) SafetyFootwear.g) HighVisibilityClothing.

4.PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)

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a) Plant,machineryandequipmentincluding hand tools, both manual and powerdriven,shouldbefreefromanydefect.

b) Beofproperdesignandconstruction,taking into account health, Safety and ergonomicprinciples.

c) Bemaintainedingoodworkingorder.d) Beusedonlyforworkforwhichthey

have been designed.e) Tobeoperatedonlybyworkerswhohave

beenauthorisedandgivenappropriatetraining.

f) Tobeprovidedwithprotectiveguards,shields or other devices as required.

f) Adequateinstructionsforsafeuseshouldbeprovided.

g) Safeoperatingproceduresshouldbeestablishedandusedforallplant,machineryandequipment.

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h) Operatorsofplant,machineryandequipmentshouldnotbedistractedwhileworkisinprogress.

i) Plant,machineryandequipmentshouldbeswitchedoffwhennotinuseandisolatedbeforeanyadjustment,clearingor maintenance is done.

j) Wheretrailingcablesorhosepipesareusedtheyshouldbekeptasshortaspracticableandnotallowedtocreateahazard.

k) Allmovingpartsofmachineryandequipmentshouldbeprovidedwithadequate means, immediately accessible andreadilyidentifiabletotheoperator,ofstoppingitquicklyandpreventingitform being started again inadvertently.

l) Everypower-drivenmachineandequipmentshouldbeprovidedwithadequate mean, immediately accessible andreadilyidentifiabletotheoperator,ofstoppingitquicklyandpreventingitfrom being started again inadvertently.

m)Operatorsofplant,machinery,equipmentandtoolsshouldbeprovidedwithPPE’sincludingwherenecessary,suitableearprotection.

Hand Toolsa) Handtoolsshouldberepairedby

competentpersons.b) Headsofhammersandothershocktools

should be dressed or ground to a suitable radius on the edge as soon as they begin to mushroom or crack.

c) Whennotinuseandwhilebeingcarriedortransportedsharptoolsshouldbekeptinsheaths,shields,chestsorothersuitable containers.

d) Onlyinsulatedornon-conductingtoolsshould be used on or near live electrical installations.

e) Onlynon-sparkingtoolsshouldbeusednearorinthepresenceofflammableorexplosivedustsorvapors.

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Pneumatic Toolsi) Operatingtriggersonportablepneumatic

toolsshouldbe:a) Soplacedastominimizetheriskof

accidentalstartingofthemachine.b) Soarrangedastoclosetheairinletvalve

automaticallywhenthepressureoftheoperator’shandisremoved.

c) Hoseandhoseconnectionsforcompressedairsupplytoportablepneumatictoolsshouldbe:

d) Designedandtestedforthepressureandservice for which they are intended.

e) Fastenedsecurelyonthepipeoutletandequippedwiththesafetychain,asappropriate.

ii) Pneumaticshocktoolsshouldbeequippedwithsafetyclipsorretainers

topreventdiesandtoolsfrombeingaccidentallyexpelledfromthebarrel.

iii) Pneumatictoolsshouldbedisconnectedfrompowerandthepressureinhoselinesreleasedbeforeanyadjustmentorrepairismade.

Electrical Toolsa. Lowvoltageportableelectricaltools

should generally be used.b. All electrical tools should be earthed,

unless they are “all insulated” or “double insulated” tools which do not require earthing.

c. Allelectricaltoolsshouldgetinspectedand maintained on a regular basis by acompetentelectricianandcompleterecordskept

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a. Ascaffoldshouldbeprovidedandmaintained or other equally safe and suitableprovisionshouldbemadewherework cannot safely be done on or from thegroundorfrompartofabuildingorotherpermanentstructure.

b. Scaffoldsshouldbeprovidedwithsafemeans of access, such as stairs, ladders or ramps.Laddersshouldbesecuredagainstinadvertent movement.

c. Everyscaffoldshouldbeconstructed,erectedandmaintainedsoastopreventcollapseoraccidentaldisplacementwhenin use.

d. Everyscaffoldandpartthereofshouldbeconstructed:-

i. In such a way so as not to cause hazardsforworkersduringerectionand dismantling.

ii. In such a way so as guard rails and otherprotectivedevices,platforms,ladders,stairsorrampscanbeeasilyputtogether.

6.Scaffolding,Platforms&Ladders

a) Scaffold Planks (Boards)b) Bearer (Transom)c) Longitudinal (Façade) Bracingd) Transverse (Sectional) Bracinge) Toprailf) Midrailg) Toeboardh) Post (Standard)i) Runner (Ledger)j) Base Platek) Sill (Sole Board)l) Self-closing Drop Bar (inside Posts)m) Base Lift (Kicker Lift)n) False Upright (Puncheon)o) Coupler

iii. With sound material and of requisite sizeandstrengthforthepurposeforwhich it is to be used and maintained inapropercondition.

c. Boardsandplanksusedforscaffoldsshouldbeprotectedagainstsplitting.

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d. Materialsusedintheconstructionofscaffoldsshouldbestoredundergoodconditionsandapartfromanymaterialunsuitableforscaffolds.

e. Couplersshouldnotcausedeformationintubes.Couplersshouldbemadeofdropforged steel or equivalent material.

f. Tubesshouldbefreefromcracks,splitsand excessive corrosion and be straight to the eye, and tube ends cut cleanly square with the tube axis.

g. Scaffoldsshouldbedesignedfortheirminimumloadasperrelevantcode.

h. Scaffoldsshouldbeadequatelybraced.i. Scaffoldswhicharenotdesignedtobe

independentshouldberigidlyconnectedtothebuildingatdesignatedverticalandhorizontalplaces.

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j. Ascaffoldshouldneverextendabovethehighestanchoragetoanextentwhichmightendanger its stability and strength.

k. Loosebricks,drainpipes,chimney-potsortheirunsuitablematerialshouldnotbeusedfortheconstructionorsupportofanyartofascaffold.

l. Scaffoldsshouldbeinspectedandcertified:- i. Beforebeingtakenintouse. ii. Atperiodicintervalsthereafteras

prescribedfordifferenttypesofscaffolds.

iii. Afteranyalternation,interruptioninuse,exposuretoweatherorseismicconditionsoranyotheroccurrencelikelytohaveaffectedtheirstrengthor stability.

iv. Greencolourtagpermittingtheuseofscaffoldinthebottomlevelshall

bedisplayedwithinspectorsignatureandperiodallowed.

m. Inspectionshouldmoreparticularlyascertainthat:-

i. Thescaffoldisofsuitabletypeandadequateforthejob.

ii. Materialsusedinitsconstructionaresoundandofsufficientstrength.

iii. Itisofsoundconstructionandstable. iv. Thattherequiredsafeguardsarein

position.

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n. AScaffoldshouldnotbeerected,substantiallyalteredordismantledexceptbyorunderthesupervision.

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o. Everyscaffoldshouldbemaintainedingoodandpropercondition,andeverypartshouldbekeptfixedorsecuredsothatnopartcanbedisplacedinconsequenceofnormaluse.

p. Ifout-riggerscaffoldingistobeused,itshouldbespecificallydesignedandinspectedbeforeputtinginuse.

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Lifting appliances on scaffolds a. Thepartsofthescaffoldshouldbe

carefullyinspectedtodeterminetheadditionalstrengtheningandothersafetymeasures required.

b. Anymovementofthescaffoldmembersshouldbeprevented.

c. Ifpracticable,theuprightsshouldberigidlyconnectedtoasolidpartofthebuildingattheplacewheretheliftingapplianceiserected.

Prefabricated scaffoldsa. Inthecaseofprefabricatedscaffold

systems,theinstructionsprovidedbythemanufacturesorsuppliersshouldbe strictly adhered to. Prefabricated scaffoldsshouldhaveadequatearrangementsforfixingbracing.

b. Framesofdifferenttypesshouldnotbeintermingledinasinglescaffold.

c. Scaffoldingshallbeerectedonfirmandlevel ground.

d. Allmembersofmetalscaffoldingshallbecheckedperiodicallytoscreenoutdefective/rustedmembers.Alljointsshouldbeproperlylubricatedforeasytightening.

e. Entrytoscaffoldingshouldberestricted.f. Erection,alterationandremovalshallbe

doneundersupervisionofexperiencedpersonnel.

g. Useofbarrels,boxes,loosebricksetc.,forsupportingplatformshallnotbepermitted.

h. Eachsupportingmemberofplatformshall be securely fastened and braced.

i. Whereplanksarebutt-joined,twoparallelputlogsshallbeused,notmorethan100mapart,togivesupporttoeachplank.

j. Platformplankshallnotprojectbeyonditsendsupporttoadistanceexceeding4timesthethicknessofplank,unlessitiseffectivelysecuredtopreventtipping.Cantileverplanksshouldbeavoided.

k. Theplatformedgesshallbeprovidedwith150mmhightoeboardtoeliminatehazardsoftoolsorotherobjectsfallingfromplatform.

l. Erectladdersinthe“fourup-oneoutposition”.

m. Lash ladder securely with the structure.n. Usingnon-slipdevices,suchas,rubber

shoesorpointedsteelferulesattheladderfoot,rubberwheelsatladdertop,fixingwoodenbattens,cleatsetc.

o. When ladder is used for climbing over a platform,theladdermustbeofsufficientlength, to extend at least one meter above theplatform,whenerected against theplatformin“fourup-oneoutposition.”

p. Portableladdersshallbeusedforheightsnotmorethan4mt.above4mtflights,fixedladdersshallbeprovidedwithatleast600mmlandingsatevery6mtorless.

q. Thewidthofladdershallnotbelessthan300mmandrungsshallbespacednotmore than 300mm.

r. Everyplatformandmeansofaccessshallbekeptfreefromobstruction.

s. If grease, mud, gravel, mortar etc., fall onplatformorscaffolds,theseshallberemovedimmediatelytoavoidslippage.

t. Workers shall not be allowed to work onscaffoldsduringstormsorhighwind.Afterheavyrainorstorms,scaffoldsshallbeinspectedbeforereuse.

u. Don’toverloadthescaffolding.Removeexcessmaterialandscrapimmediately.

v. Dismantlingofscaffoldsshallbedoneinapre-plannedsequentialmanner.

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7.HandlingandLiftingEquipment

FollowingaretheGeneralguidelinestobefollowedwithregardtoalltypesofhandlingandliftingequipment.

a. Thereshouldbeawell-plannedsafetyprogrammetoensurethatalltheliftingappliancesandliftinggearareselected,installed, examined, tested, maintained, operatedanddismantledwithaviewtopreventingtheoccurrenceofanyaccident;

b. Allliftingappliancesshallbeexaminedbycompetentpersonsatfrequenciesasspecifiedin“TheFactoriesact”.

c. Check thoroughly quality, size and conditionofallliftingtoolslikechainpulleyblocks,slings,U-clamps,D-shacklesetc.beforeputtingtheminuse.

d. Safeliftingcapacityofalllifting&handlingequipment,toolsandshacklesshouldbegotverifiedandcertificates

obtainedfromcompetentauthoritiesbeforeitsuse.Thesafeworkingloadshallbe marked on them.

e. Checkperiodicallytheoil,brakes,gears,hornsandtyrepressureofallmovingequipmentslikecranes,forklifts,etcaspermanufacture’srecommendations.

f. Check the weights to be lifted and accordinglydecideaboutthecranecapacity,boomlengthandangleoferection.

g. Allowliftingslingsasshortaspossibleandcheckpackingatthefrictionspoints.

h. Whilelifting/placingoftheload,nounauthorizedpersonshallremainwithinthe radius of the boom and underneath the load.

i. While loading, unloading and stacking of pipes,properwedgesshallbeplacedtopreventrollingdownofthepipes.

j. Controllongerjobsbeingliftedupfromboth ends.

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k. Onlytrainedoperatorsandriggersshouldcarryoutthejob.Whilethecraneismovingorliftingtheload.Thetrainedriggershouldbethereforkeepingavigilagainsthittinganyotherobject.

l. Duringhighwindconditionsandnights,liftingofheavyequipmentsshouldbeavoided.Ifunavoidabletodoerectioninnight,operatorandriggershouldbefullytrainedfornightsingling.Alsoproperilluminationshouldbethere.

m. Allowcranetomoveonhard,firmandleveled ground.

n. Whencraneisinidleconditionforlong

periodsorunattended,craneboomshouldeitherbeloweredorlockedaspermanufacturer’sguidelines.

o. Hookandloadbeingliftedshallremaininfullvisibilityofcraneoperators,whilelifting,totheextentpossible.

p. Don’tallowboomsorotherpartsofcrane to come within 3 meters reach of overhead electrical cables.

q. Nostructuralalterationsorrepairsshouldbemadetoanypartofaliftingappliance,whichmayaffectthesafetyoftheappliancewithoutthepermissionandsupervisionofthecompetentperson.

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8.LiftingRopesa. Onlyropeswithaknownsafe

workingcapacityshouldbeusedas liftingropes.

b. Liftingropesshouldbeinstalled,maintainedandinspectedinaccordancewithmanufacturer’sinstructions.

c. Repairedsteelropesshouldnotbeusedon hoists.

d. Wheremultiple independent ropes areused, for thepurposeof stability, to liftawork platform, each rope should becapableofcarryingtheloadindependently.

9.Housekeeping(Appendix-4 Ref-Ij-04-Rev-01)

i. Don’tleaverubbishlyingabout.ii. Keepallgangways,passages,aislesand

stairways clear.iii. Wipeupspiltoil,greaseorliquids.iv. Usemetalcontainersforoilyorgreasy

rags and waste.v. Stack goods and materials clear of

gangways.vi. Store your tools safely when not in use.vii.Keepbenchesandworktopsuncluttered.viii.Don’taccumulatescraporwaste.ix. Don’tleaveloosetoolsonrunning

machines.x. Ensurethataccesstofireextinguisheris

not obstructed.

xi. Keepallfiredoorsandexitsclearofobstructions.

xii.Keepdedicatedmanpowerforhousekeeping.

10.LIGHTINGa. Wherenaturallightingisnotadequate,

workinglightfittingsorportablehand-lampsshouldbeprovidedatworkplaceontheconstructionsitewhereaworkerwilldoajob.

b. Emergencylightingshouldnotproduceglare or disturbing shadows.

c. Lampsshouldbeprotectedbyguards

against accidental breakage.d. Thecablesofportableelectricallighting

equipmentshouldbeofadequatesizeandcharacteristicsforthepowerrequirements and of adequate mechanical strength to withstand severe conditionsinconstructionoperations

e. HandLampsshouldbeof24Voltonly.

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11.WORKINGINCONFINEDSPACES

Followingsafetypracticesforworkinginconfinedspaceliketowers,columns,tanksand other vessels should be followed in additiontothesafetyguidelinesforspecificjobslikescaffolding,cutting/weldingetc.:-

a. EntryinsidetheConfinedSpaceandtocarryoutanyjobshouldbedoneafterissuanceofvalidworkpermit(Appendix-12-Ref-IJ-12-Rev-01)only.

b. Ensureproperandaccessiblemeansofexitbeforeentryinsideaconfinedspace.

c. ThenumberofpersonsallowedinsidetheConfinedSpaceshouldbelimitedtoavoid overcrowding.

d. When the work is going on in the confinedspace,thereshouldalwaysbeone man standby at the nearby man way.

e. Ensure requisite O2 level before entry intheconfinedspaceandmonitorlevelperiodicallyorotherwiseuserespiratorydevices.

f. Check for no hydrocarbon or toxic substances before entry and monitor levelperiodicallyoruserequisitePersonalProtectiveEquipment.

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g. Ensureadequateventilationoruserespiratorydevices.

h. Dependinguponneed,necessaryrespiratorsystem,gasmasksandsuitshallbewornbyeveryoneenteringconfinedspace.Intheconfinedareawherethereisapossibilityoftoxicinertgasmasksshallbe everyone while entering.

i. Barricade the confined spaces duringhoisting,radiography,pressuretestingetc.

j. Use24Vflameprooflampfittingsonlyforillumination.

k. Usetoolswithairmotorsorelectrictoolswith maximum voltage of 24V.

l. Housekeepingshallbewellmaintained.m. Safety helmet, safety shoes and safety

belt shall be worn by everyone entering theconfinedspace.

n. Don’twearlooseclothingwhileworkinginaconfinedspace.

o. Thecuttingtorchesshouldalsobekeptoutsidetheconfinedspaceimmediatelyafterthecutting.

p. Thegascylindersusedforcutting/weldingshallbekeptoutside.

q. Allcables,hoses,weldingequipmentetc.shallberemovedfromconfinedspaceatend of each work day, even if the work istoberesumedinthesamespacethenext day.

r. Totheextentpossiblesludgeshallbecleared and removed from outside before entering.

s. Nonakedlightorflameorhotworksuchaswelding,cuttingandsolderingshouldbepermittedinsideaconfinedspaceorareaunlessithasbeenmadecompletelyfreeoftheflammableatmosphere,testedandfoundsafebyacompetentperson.Onlynon-sparkingtoolsandflameproofhandlampsprotectedwithguard and safety torches should be used insidesuchconfinedspaceorareaforinitialinspection,cleaningorotherworkrequired to be done for making the area safe.

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12. Working at Heights

a. Whileworkingataheightofmorethan3meters,ISIapprovedfullbodysafetyharnessshallbeused.Andworkatheightchecklist(Appendix-9Ref-IJ-09-Rev-01)shouldbemaintained.

b. Worker should be well trained on usage of full body safety belt including its properusageatthetimeofascending/descending.

c. All tools should be carried in tool kits to avoid their falling.

d. Ifthejobisonfragile/slopingroof,roofwalk ladders shall be used.

e. Provide lifeline wherever required.f. Additionalsafetymeasureslikeproviding

fallarrestortypesafetybelt,safetynetshouldbeprovideddependinguponsiteconditions,jobrequirements.

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d. Keepworkingareaneatandclean.Removescrapmaterialimmediately.

h. Don’tthrowordropmaterial/equipmentfromheight.

i. Avoidjumpingfromonemembertoanother.Useproperpassageway.

j. Keepbothhandsfreewhileclimbingdon’t

trytobypassthestepsoftheladder.k. Trytomaintaincalmatheight.Avoidover

exertion.l. Avoid movements on beam. m. Elevatedworkplacesincludingroofsshould

beprovidedwithsafemeansofaccessandegresssuchasstairs,rampsorladders.

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a. Parkvehiclesonlyatdesignatedplaces.Don’tblockroadstocreatehindranceforother vehicles.

b. Don’toverloadthevehicle.c. Obeyspeedlimitsandtrafficrules.d. Alwaysexpecttheunexpectedandbea

defensive driver.e. Drivecarefullyduringadverseweather

androadconditions.f. Readtheroadaheadandridetotheleft.g. All vehicles used for carrying workers

andconstructionmaterialsmustundergopredictive/preventivemaintenanceanddaily checks.

h. Driverwithpropervaliddrivinglicenseshall only be allowed to drive the vehicle.

i. Routesshallbeleveled,markedandplannedinsuchawaysoastoavoid

potentialhazardssuchasoverheadpowerlinesandslopinggroundetc.

j. Whilereversingthevehicles,helpofanother worker should be ensured at all times.

k. Anunattendedvehicleshouldhavetheengineswitchedoff.

l. Whereverpossibleone-waysystemshallbe followed.

m. Barriers/fixedstopsshouldbeprovidedforexcavation/openingstopreventfallof vehicle.

n. Loadshouldbeproperlysecured.o. Thebodyofthetipperlorryshould

always be lowered before driving the vehicleoff.

p. Signs/signals/cautionboardsetc.shouldbeprovidedonroutes

13. Vehicle Movement (Appendix-7 Ref-IJ-07-Rev-01)

14.Excavation

a. Allexcavationworkshouldbeplannedandthemethodofexcavationandthetypeofsupportworkrequiredshouldbedecidedconsideringthefollowing:-

i. Thestabilityoftheground.ii. Theexcavationwillnotaffectadjoining

buildings, structures or roadways.iii. Topreventhazard,thegas,water,

electricalandotherpublicutilitiesshouldbeshutoffordisconnected,ifnecessary.

iv. Presenceofundergroundpipes,cableconductors, etc.

v. Thepositionofculvert/bridges,temporaryroadsandspoilheapsshouldbedetermined.

b. Beforediggingbeginsonsite,allexcavationworkshouldbeplannedandthemethodofexcavationandthetypeofsupportworkrequireddecided.

c. Allexcavationworkshouldbesupervisedbyanexperiencedperson.

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a. Onlypersonshavingvalidlicensesshouldbeallowedtoworkonelectricalfacilities.

b. Nopersonshouldbeallowedtoworkonlivecircuit.Thesame,ifunavoidable,specialcareandauthorizationneedtobetaken.\

c. Treatallcircuitsas“LIVE”ensuredotherwise.

d. Electrical“TagOut”procedure“MUST”be followed for carrying out maintenance jobs.

e. Displayvoltageratingsprominentlywith“Danger”signs.

f. Putcaution/noticesignsbeforestartingtherepairworks.

g. Allelectricalequipmentoperatingabove250Vshallhaveseparateanddistinctconnectionstoearthgrid.

h. Propergroundingtobeensuredforallswitchboardsandequipmentincludingportableonespriortotakingintoservice.

15.Electrical(Appendix-6 Ref-IJ-06-Rev-01) & (Appendix-8 Ref-IJ-08-Rev-01)

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i. Make sure that electrical switch boards, portabletools,equipments(likegrindingmachineetc.)don’tgetwetduringtheirusage.Ifithappens,stopthemainsupply,makethetoolsdryandthenonlyusethem.Checkproperearthing.

j. Alltemporaryswitchboardsputupatworksiteshouldbesuitablyprotectedfrom rain and the level of same should be high enough to avoid contact with water due to water logging.

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k. Don’tworkwetonelectricalsystem.l. Don’toverloadtheelectricalsystem.m. UseonlyproperratedHRCfuses.n. Industrialtypeextensionboardsand

plugsocketsareonlytobeused.o. ELCBforalltemporaryconnectionsmust

beprovided.Useinsulated3-pinplugtops.p. Allpowersupplycablesshouldbelaid

properlyandneatlysothattheydon’tcausehindrancetopersonsworkingandnophysicaldamagealsotakesplacetothecablesduringvariousconstructionactivities

q. Allpowercablestobeproperlyterminated using glands and lugs of propersizeandadequatelycrimped.

r. Usespark-proof/flameproofelectricalfittingsinfirehazardzones

s. Checkinstallationsofsteelplates/pipestoprotectundergroundcablesatcrossings.

t. Don’tlayunarmoredcabledirectlyonground,wall,roofortrees.Alltemporarycablesshouldbelaidatleast750mm below ground and cable markers shouldbeprovided.Propersleevesshouldbeprovidedatroadcrossings.Incasetemporarycablesaretobelaidonwoodenpoles/steelpoles.Theminimumcableheightsshouldbe4.5m.

u. MaintainsafeoverheaddistanceofHTcablesasperIndianElectricityRulesandrelevant acts.

v. Don’tconnectanyearthingwiretothepipelines/structures.

w. Don’tmakeanyunsafetemporaryconnections,nakedjoints/wiringetc.

x. Ensurethattemporarycablesarefreefromcuts.Damagedinsulation,kinksorimproperinsulatedjoints.

y. Checkatperiodicintervalsthatpinsofsocketsandjointsarenotloose.

z. Protectelectricalwires/equipmentsfromwaterandnakedflames.

aa. Illuminate suitable all the work areas.ab. All switchboards should be of MS

structure only and incoming source should be marked.

ac.Handlampsshouldnotbeofmorethan24Vrating.

Ad.Fireextinguishers(DCP/Co2/Sandbuckets)shouldbekeptneartemporaryswitch boards being used for constructionpurposes.Don’tusewaterforfightingelectricalfires.

ae.Insulatingmatsshallbeprovidedinthefront and back end of switch boards.

af.Allpartsofelectricalinstallationsshould be so constructed, installed andmaintainedastopreventdangerofelectricshock,fireandexternalexplosion.

ag.Periodicchecking/certificationofelectricalsafetyappliancessuchasgloves,insulatingmats,hoodsetc.tobedone/witnessedalongwithmaintainingaregisteratsitesignedbycompetentauthority.

ah.Anoticedisplayingfollowing,shouldbekeptexhibitedatsuitableplaces.

ai.Prohibitingunauthorizedpersonfromenteringelectricalequipmentroomsor from handling or interfering with electricalapparatus.

aj.Containingdirectionsastoproceduresincaseoffire,rescueofpersonsincontact with live conductors and the restorationofpersonssufferingfromelectric shock.

ak.Specifyingthepersontobenotifiedincase of electrical accident or dangerous occurrence,andindicationhowtocommunicate with him.

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al.Noothercables/pipestobelaidintrench used for electrical cables.

am.Utmostcareshouldbetakenwhileexcavatingearthfromcabletrenchtoavoid damage or any accident.

Inspection and maintenance

a. Allelectricalequipmentshouldbeinspectedbeforetakingintousetoensuresuitabilityforitsproposeduse.

b. Atthebeginningofeveryshift,thepersonusingtheelectricalequipmentshould make a careful external examinationoftheequipmentandconductors,especiallytheflexiblecables.

c. Workonornearlivepartsofelectricalequipmentshouldbeforbidden.

d. Beforeanyworkisbegunonconductorsthat do not have to remain live.

e. Thecurrentshouldbeswitchedoffbyaresponsibleauthorizedperson.

f. Precautionsshouldbetakentopreventthe current from being switched on again.

g. Theconductorsortheequipmentshouldbe tested to ascertain that they are dead:-

i. Theconductorsandequipmentshouldbeearthedandshort-circuited.

ii. Neighbouringlivepartsshouldbeadequatelyprotectedagainstaccidentalcontact.

h. Afterworkhasbeendoneonconductorsandequipment.Thecurrentshouldonlybe switched on again on the orders of a competentpersonaftertheearthingandshort-circuitinghavebeenremovedandtheworkplacereportedsafe.

i. Electriciansshouldbeprovidedwithapprovedandtestedtools,andpersonalprotectiveequipmentsuchasrubbergloves, mats etc.

j. Allconductorsandequipmentshouldbeconsidered to be live unless there is a proofofthecontrary.

k. When work has to be done in dangerous proximitytolivepartsthecurrentshouldbecutoff.Ifforoperationalreasonsthisisnotpossible,thelivepartsshouldbefencedofforenclosedbyqualifiedstafffromthesub-stationconcerned.

Testing

a. Electricalinstallationsshouldbeinspectedand tested and the results recorded.

b. Periodictestingoftheefficiencyoftheearthleakageprotectivedevicesshouldbe carried out.

c. Particularattentionshouldbepaidtotheearthingofapparatus,thecontinuityofprotectiveconductors,polarityandinsulationresistance,protectionagainstmechanicaldamageandconditionofconnectionsatpointsofentry.

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Commonhazardsinvolvedinwelding/cuttingaresparks,moltenmetal,flyingparticles,harmfullightrays,electricshocksetc.Followingprecautionsshouldbetaken:-

16A.CUTTING/WELDING

a. Adrychemicaltypefireextinguishershallbe made available in the work area.

b. Adequateventilationshallbeensuredbyopeningmanholesandfixingashieldorforcedcirculationofairetc,whiledoingajobinconfinedspace,

c. Ensurethatonlyapprovedandwell-maintainedapparatus,suchastorches,manifolds,regulatorsorpressurereducing valves, and acetylene generators, be used.

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d. Allcoversandpanelsshallbekeptinplace,whenoperationanelectricArewelding machine.

e. TheworkpieceshouldbeconnecteddirectlytoPowersupply,andnotindirectlythroughpipelines/structures/equipmentsetc.

f. Theweldingreceptaclesshallberatedfor64suitablefor415V,3-Phasesystemwithascrapingearth.Receptaclesshallhave necessary mechanical interlocks and earthingfacilities.

g. All cables, including welding and ground cables shall be checked for any worn out orcrackedinsulationbeforestartingthejob.Groundcableshouldbeseparatewithoutanyloosejoints.

h. Cable coiling shall be maintained at minimum level, if not avoidable.

i. Anenergizedelectrodeshallnotbeleftunattended.

j. Thepowersourceshallbeturnedoffattheendofjob.

k. Allgascylindersshallbeproperlysecuredinuprightposition.

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l. Acetylene cylinder shall be turned and keptinsuchawaythatthevalveoutletpointsawayfromoxygencylinder.

m. Acetylenecylinderkeyforopeningvalveshallbekeptonvalvestem.Whilecylinder is in use, so that the acetylene cylindercouldbequicklyturnedoffincaseofemergency.Useflashbackarrestorstopreventback-fireinacetylene/oxygencylinder.

n. When not in use, valves of all cylinders shallbekeptclosed.

o. Alltypesofcylinders,whetherfullorempty,shallbestoredatcool,dryplaceunder shed.

p. Forcedopeningofanycylindervalveshouldnotbeattempted.

q. Lightedgastorchshallneverbeleftunattended.

r. Store acetylene and oxygen cylinders separately.

s. Storefullandemptycylindersseparately.t. Avoid cylinders coming into contact with

heat.u. Cylindersthatareheavyordifficultto

carry by hand may be rolled on their bottomedgebutneverdragged.

v. If cylinders have to be moved, be sure thatthecylindervalvesareshutoff.

w. Beforechangingtorches,shutoffthegasatthepressurereducingregulatorsandnotbycrimpingthehose.

x. Donotusematchestolighttorches.Useafrictionlighter.

y. Move out any leaking cylinder immediately.

z. Usetrolleysforoxygen&acetylenecylinder and chain them.

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aa. AlwaysuseRedhoseforacetyleneandotherfuelgasesandBlueforoxygen,andensure that both are in equal length.

bb. Ensure that hoses are free from burns, cutsandcracksandproperlyclamped.

cc. Avoiddragginghosesoversharpedgesandobjects.

dd.Donotwraphosesaroundcylinderswhen in use or stored.

ee.Protecthosesfromflyingsparks,hotslag,andotherhotobjects.

ff. LubricantsshallnotbeusedonOx-fuelgasequipment.

gg. Duringcutting/welding,usepropertypegoggles/faceshields.

FIgURe 1Typical equipment used in oxy/acetylene gas welding and similar processes

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a. Cylinders should be stored in a cool, dry andwellventilatedarea,undercover,awayfromanypotentialsourceofignition.

b. Fullandemptycylindersshouldbestoresseparatelyandareasshouldbedesignatedproperly.

c. Cylinderscontainingflammablegasesandtoxicgasesshallbekeptseparatelybyprovidingadequatedistanceorsuitablepartitionwall.Othergascylindersalsoshouldbekeptseparatedfromthesecylinders.

16B.SAFESTORINGOFCYLINDERS

a. Thestorageroomshouldbeoffireresistantconstructionwithsuitableexplosionreliefsystem.

b. Thestorageroomwherecylinderscontainingflammablegasesarestoresshouldbeprovidedwithflameprooflightfittingsandotherelectricalequipment.

c. Cylinders,especiallythoseforliquefiedgasanddissolvedgas,shouldbestoredupright,unless it is designed to store horizontally.

d. Donotstorecylindersinsuchawaythattheybecomepartofanelectriccircuit.

e. Cylinders should be secured, while store, topreventtippingorfalling

f. Warning notice to be displayed inappropriatemanner,nearthestoragearea

g. Adequate slopeanddrainage shouldbegiventothefloorsothatcylindersdonotcome in contact with water and get corroded

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a. Gas cylinders should be handled carefully. Donotslide,rollordropthecylinders.

b. Suitable trolleys or cradles with securing arrangements should be used for moving the cylinders.

d. Liquefiablegascylindersanddissolvedacetylene cylinders should always be keptinuprightpositionunlesstheyaredesignedtouseinhorizontalposition.

16C.SAFEHANDLINGOFCYLINDERS

attachedtoagascylinder.l. Donotusegasfromacylinderwhichis

notprovidedwithclearidentification.m. Cylinders with damaged valves should be

returnedtothesupplierattheearliest.n. Donothandlethecylinderswithlifting

magnets.Cylindersshouldbeliftedwithdevicesspecificallydesignedforsuchactivity.

o. Beforedrawinggasfromthecylinder,makesurethattheconnectionsareleakproof.Soapsolutionmaybeusedfordetectingleak,ifany.

p. Donotdrawgasfromthecylinderdirectly,withoutusingpressurereducingdevices.

q. Whiletransportingcylindersintrucks,fastencylinderssecuredinuprightposition.Thereshallnotbeanysharpprojectionsinsidethetruckandcylindersshouldnotprojectbeyondthesideorends of the vehicle.

r. Cylinder valves should be closed daily at the closeoftheworkbyaresponsibleperson.

s. Duringtransportation,ifanycylindercontainingflammableortoxicgasstartsleaking,itshouldbeshiftedtoanisolatedplaceawayfromanypotentialsourceofignitionandanyleakshouldbearrestedusingtheemergencyleakarrestingkit,if available. Simultaneously, inform the supplierandconsignorfornecessaryadvice.

t. If a leak on the cylinder valve cannot bearrestedbytighteningtheglandnutorthespindle,thecylindershouldberemovedtoanopenareawhereitposesleastdangertolifeandpropertyandthesuppliershouldbeinformed.

e. Cylinders designed to use in horizontal positionshouldbesosecuredthattheydo not roll.

f. Allpotentialsourcesofignitionandsituationswhichmayleadtooverheatingofcylindersshouldbeprohibitedfromthe area where the cylinders are used.

g. Whileusinggascylinders,precautionsshouldbetakentoprotectthecylindersfrom sun and rain.

h. When the cylinders are not in use or beingcharged,valvecaps/guardsshouldbekeptonthecylinders.

i. Gascylindersshouldnotbeusedassupportsforearthingorforanyotherpurpose.

j. Donotweldorstrikeanarconanygascylinderbecausesuchactivitycanreducethe wall strength.

k. Withoutemptyingthegas,donotattempttorepairavalveorreliefdevice

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AllradiographyjobsshallbecarriedoutasperBARCSafetyRegulations.

17.RADIOGRAPHY

a. Duringfieldradiography,nearbyareaaroundtheradiationsourceshouldbecordonedoff.

b. Ifthefieldradiographyistobedoneatthesamelocationrepeatedly,itisadvisabletoprovideeitherawirefencingaroundoratemporarybrickenclosure.

c. Specialpermission/permitshouldbetakenforradiographyfromarea-in-charge.

d. Asfaraspossible,fieldradiographyshouldbedoneonlyduringnighttimewhenthereislittleornooccupancythere.

e. Radiationwarningsignalsshouldbepastedallalongthecordonedoffarea.

f. Entry into the restricted area by unauthorizedpersonsshouldbestrictlyprohibitedduringexposure.

g. Theradiationlevelalongwiththecordonshould be monitored by a suitable and well-calibratedradiationsurveymeter.

h. AllpersonnelworkingwithradiographysourcesshouldwearappropriateprotectiveequipmentandfilmbadgesissuedbyBARC.

i. Protectionfacilitiessuchasmanipulatorrod,remotehandlingtongs,leadpots,radiationhazardplacardsandmeansofcordonoffshallbeavailableateachsite.

j. Theradiographysourceshallneverbetouched or handled directly with hands.

k. Thepackagecontainingradiographycameras and sources should never be carriedbypublictransportlikebus, train etc.

l. Radiographysourcesandcameras,when not in use, should be stored insideasourcepitwithlockandkeyarrangementasapprovedbyBARC.Thestorageroomshouldpreferablybelocated in an isolated area of minimum occupancyandradiationleveloutsidethestorageroomshouldnotexceed0.25mR/hrasperBARCRegulations.

m. Incaseofanaccident(duetolossorofdamagetoradiographysource).ActionshouldbetakeninlinewithBARCSafetyRules/Guidelines.

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a. Sandblastingshouldbeusedonlyafterapprovalfromcompetentperson.

b.AirCompressorusedforsand/shotblasting/paintingshouldhaveguardandpositionedawayfromtheworkplace.

c.Exhaustoftheprimemover,ifICengineis used, should be directed away from the workplace.

d.Incaseofmotordrivencompressor,the body of the motor as well as the compressortobeproperlyearthed.

e.Thehosesusedforcompressedairshouldbeofproperquality,andhealthof

18.SAND/SHOTBLASTING/SPRAYPAINTING

the same to be ensured through regular check/test.

f.Theoperatorofsand/shotblasting/paintingshouldwearsuitablePPE’sincluding mask.

g. Adequate measures to be taken to suppressdust/sprayparticle.

h.Sandusedforsandblastingshouldbesuitablecovered&protectedfromtorain/moisture.

i.Whentheseactivitiesaredoneinconfinedplaces,adequatemeasuretobetakenforproperventilation.

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a. Employeeswillbeproperlyandthoroughly trained in the use of slings and rigging.

b. Theentirelengthoftheslingmustbevisuallyinspectedpriortouse,atregularintervals,andafteranyincident.Cleantheslingbeforeinspectingit.Dirtandgrimecanhidedamage,especiallyonchainandwirerope.Slingswillberelaxedwhenyouinspectthem.Damagedordefectiveslingsmustbediscarded.Whendisposingofadefectiveordamagedsling,cut the sling in half or otherwise destroy it so there is no danger of it being reused

c. Wheninspectingsteelalloychainslings,payspecialattentiontonicks,gouges,cracks,corrosionpits,stretching,anddistortedorwornfittings.Replacetheentireslingifanypartisdamaged,hasmorethan10%wearor5%stretch,andifthe hook is twisted more than 10 degrees

19A.SLINGSANDRIGGING

oropenedupmorethan15%atthethroat.

d. Wireropeslingsmustbereplacedifthereisseverecorrosion,localizedwear(shinywornspots),a1/3reductioninouterwirediameter, excessive stretching, damage or displacementofendfittings,morethan10 broken wires in one lay, or evidence ofdamagetotheropestructuresuchaskinking, crushing, bird caging, or other distortion.

e. Donotusesyntheticwebslingsthathaveburns,brokenorwornstitches,excessivestretch,exposedwarningstitches(usuallyredyarn),snags,punctures,tearsorcuts,ordistortedfittings.

f. Inspectforbrokenwiresinmetalmeshslings,lackofslingflexibility,kinksortwistsintheedge,25%reductioninwirediameter due to abrasion, and broken brazedjointsorweldsontheedge.

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g. Storeslingsverticallyonarackofwalltominimize the risk of damage and for easy access

h. Liftonlyfromsolidattachmentpoints.

i. Beforemakingthelift,makesurethe weight and balance of the load are known and the sling is securely positionedaroundtheload.

j. Guardagainstshockloadingbytakingupslack in the sling slowly.

k. Operatorsmustknowandmustnotexceedtheworkingloadlimit(ratedcapacity)ofthesling.Theworkingloadlimit is calculated by dividing the breaking strengthoftheslingbyfive.

l. Donotliftitemsthatexceedtheworkingload limits of the sling.

m. Liftingtoolsandtacklesshouldbetestedbycompetentauthorityonceinayear.

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a. Chains i. Takeupslackslowlyandseethat

everylinkinthechainseatsproperly.Neverputstrainonakinkedchain.If the links do not slide freely within each other, the chain is damaged and must be removed from service.

ii. Donotuseahammertoforceahookover a chain link.

iii. Seethattheloadisalwaysproperlyset in the bowl of the hook.

iv. Neverattempttorepairtheweldedcomponentsonasling.Abrokenchainmustnotbesplicedwithaboltoranyothertypeofcoupling.

19B.SAFEPRACTICESFORUSINGCHAINS:

b. Wire Rope Slings i. Lubricate the chain for longer service

life.Beforeapplyinglubricant,makesure the sling is as dry and clean as possible.Lubricatingadirtyordampslingpromotescorrosion.

ii. Avoidbendingwireropearoundsmallradius bends

c. Safe Practices for Synthetic Web Slings. i.Syntheticwebslingscannotberepaired;

damaged slings must be discarded. ii.Donotjoinslingsbyknotting.Stretchingis

theonlyacceptedmethodofattachingendfittingorformingeyes.

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i. Review test procedure before allowingtestingwithwaterorairoranyotherfluid.

ii. Provide relief valves of adequate size whiletestingwithairorothergases.

iii. Ensurecomplianceofnecessaryprecautions,stepwiseloading,tighteningoffasteners,groutingetc.beforeandduringtesting.

iv. Inform all concerned in advance of the testing.

v. Keeptheventsopenbeforeopeninganyvalveforfilling/drainingofliquidused

20.PROOF/PRESSURETESTING

forhydrotesting.Thefilling/drainingshould not exceed the designed rate forpressuretesting.

vi. Provideseparategaugesofsuitablerangeforpressurizingpumpandtheequipmenttobetested.

vii. Provide gauges at designated locationsformonitoringofpressures.

viii.Checkthecalibrationofallpressurizingequipmentandaccessories and maintain records.

ix. Takereadingsatpre-definedintervals.

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a. Safety Rules for erection i. Workmen should wear full body

harness with double lanyard for works above 3m height.

ii. Onverticalmovementstoheightthelanyard is hooked to the fall arrestor (ropegrab)fittedtoa5/8”syntheticrope.

iii. On horizontal movements the lanyard ishookedtothestaticline.Staticlineisofabove8mmwireropeorabove1”Polypropylenerope.

iv. Inasituationwhereaworkerhastounhook his lanyard, etc in crossovers he hooks the other lanyard to a reliable anchorage and then the formeroneisunhooked.Thus100%offallprotectionisensured.

v. Workers shall carry the bolts, nuts andtoolsinabag.Theyarenottokeepthesematerialsonanystructuredirectly.

vi. Theerectionareawillbecordonedandcautionboards–STEELERECTIONINPROGRESS–MENWORKINGABOVE.NOENTRYshallbedisplayedtopreventtrespassers.

vii. TheSignalmanshallwearthefluorescentjackettoidentifyhimself.

viii.Workerswho have acrophobia areproscribedfromgoingtoheightworks.

B. Preassembly of Columns i. Aspecifiedcrewisdeployedfor

assembly of the columns. ii. Woodensleeperswillbeplacedlevel

atasufficientheightsothatthereisenough room for a worker to work

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below the structure where required. Thisisforboltingpurposes.

iii. Stableandsufficientwoodensleepersshall be given for the assembling steel structures.

iv. Thewoodensleepersshouldextenda minimum of 100mm away from the steelateitherside.Thistoavoidthechangesofpinchinginjury

v. Afterliftingtheassembledstructures,thewoodensleepersshouldberemoved and stacked at a designated location;unlessthenextassemblyisto be done on it.

c. Structural Steel erection i. AnerectionschemeandtheJob

SafetyAnalysis(JSA)Appendix-15Ref-IJ-15-Rev-00aremadebeforethetaskistakenup.

ii. Screened, oriented and trained workmenshallbedeployedonthejob.

iii. Theforemanassignstheroleandresponsibilityofeachmemberofthegangfortheerectionoperation.

iv. Beforethestartofeacherection,theforemanexplainstheerectiongangtheerectionsequenceandtheJobSafety Analysis.

v. Only the assigned crew would do the specificjob.Anychangesmadethenew comer should be briefed the safe workprocedureSafetyEngineeringDepartmentshouldalsobeintimated.

vi. Thesling,Dshackleoranyothermaterialshallnotbedroppedfromheight.Theyshall be lowered either through the cranehookorthrougharope.

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b. Column erection i. Guyropes,platform,ropeforfall

arrestorandladdersaretiedtothecolumnsbeforeerectingthem.Theerectionengineer/foremanensurestherightslingingmethodandfillstheerectionchecklist.Ataglineistiedjustabovethebaseofthecolumntocontrol the movement.

ii. Thefoundationshouldbeclean,theboltvertical,andgreased.Therequiredpackingplateisplacedbeforethecolumnislifted.Whenthecolumnhascometoposition,the workers should hold the column abovethebaseofitwhileinsertingitintothefoundationbolts.Donotcrowdtoomanypersonsneartheerectionground.Aftererection,theboltsaretightened;thefourguyropesaresecuredtoareliableanchorage.Theselectedriggers,whogotothetopofthecolumntoreleasethe slings, hook their belt to the fall arrestorandclimbup.

c. Beam erection i. Twotaglinesaretied,eitherend

of the beam, to guide them to the position.Properaccessisprovidedtoreachtheworkspot.Twoworkers

standonaplatformateachcolumn,toboltthebeamtothecolumn.Theworkerskeeptherequiredtools,boltsand nuts in a bag and these materials arenotkeptonthebeam.

ii. Aftersecuringthebeamtothecolumn, the workers hook their belt to the beam and crawl on it to reach thespotforreleasingtheslings.Theyshould not walk on it.

d. Stair Case erection Thestaircaseisassembledatground

level and erected in module form on to theholdingdownboltsandtightened.Foremanensuresproperslingingmethod.

e. grating erection Aschemeforplacingthegratingsforthe

floorsismadeandfollowed.Workmenshallanchortheirlanyardstothestaticlinewhilespreadingandsecuringthegratingstothefloorbeams.Loosegratingsshallnotbeleftattheendoftheday.Partiallycoveredfloorswithgratingsaremoredangerousthananuncoveredfloor.So,itisbetterthejobisplannedsuchthattheflooristotallycoveredonthesameday.Elsethefloorshall be blocked for entry by any other employees.

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i. Provision is made for safe handling and storage of dirty gags, trash, and waste oil. Flammableliquidsandchemicalsappliedonplatformshouldbeimmediatelycleaned.

ii. Paintcontainersandhydrocarbonsamples,gascylindersforweldingandcuttingshouldbestoredproperly.Cylindersshouldbetransportedinhand-cart.

iii. Smoking should be restricted and no smokingareashouldbeidentified.

iv. Specialattentionshouldbegiventocrudeoilpumpseals;dieselandgasengineswhicharepotentialsourceofignitionintheeventoffailure.

v. Fireiscontrolledinworkingareawaterspraying,CO2flooding,DCPandsprinklersystem.

vi. Foamingagentisappliedforcontrollingfireinliquidhydrocarbon.

vii. Thesystemisnoteffectiveingasfire.viii. Light weight breathing system should be

used.ix. Firefightingequipmentshouldbe

maintainedinreadytousecondition.x. DON’TSANDDO’SINCASEOFFIRE

22.FIREPREVENTIONANDFIREFIGHTING

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DON’TS DO’S

1. Don’truninpanic2. Don’ttakeunduerisk3. Don’ttamperwithanymachineryduring

firefighting.Leavethemforauthorizedhandling.

4. Don’targueordiscussonthesceneoffire.5. Don’tlingerwiththeequipment.Ifyou

don’tknowitsoperation,keepawayorasksome one nearby

6. Don’tthrowsandonmachineryparts.UseCO2ordrypowderinstead

7. Don’tfloodtheaffectedareawithwaterunless required.

8. Don’tcrowdthesceneoffire9. Don’tclosethevalveofaflammablegas

cylinderonfire.10.Don’tresorttobreaking,cuttingunless

required11.Don’tusealltypesofextinguishersonone

fire.12.Don’tusewateronoil,electricalandmetal

fires.

1. Raisealarmorshout‘FIRE’atthepeakofyourtone,ifyounoticeafirewithinyourvicinity.

2. Approachthescenewithinthequickestpossibletime.

3. Trytoattractothersattentionasfaraspossibleonyourwaytothesceneoffire.

4. Ifyouarefirsttoreachmakesurethatnolifeistrapped.

5. Trytoputoffthefirewiththenearestappropriatetypeofextinguisher.

6. Asothersrushtothescene,tellthemwhatthetypeoffireisandwhichextinguishertouse.

7. Doarrangetoputoffthesupplyincaseofelectricalfires.

8. Donottakeanychance.DialsecurityPhonenumbersandgiveexactlocation.

9. Openalldoorsandwindowsafterthefireiscompletelyextinguishertoavoidinhalationof any fumes.

10.Keepyourselfpostedwithinformationfromtimetotime.

xi. Atsiteshavingcombustiblematerial,suitablevisualsignsshouldbeprovidedtoindicateclearlythedirectionofescapeincaseoffire.

xii. Meansofescapeshouldbekeptclearatalltimes.Escaperoutesshouldbefrequentlyinspectedparticularlyinhighstructures and where access is restricted.

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TYPeS OF PORTABLe FIRe eXTINgUISHeR AND WHAT TO USe THeM ONNote:Makeyourselfawareoftheinstructiononthefireextinguisherbeforeusingit

Class Substances, materials, etc.

Water (red)

Foam (cream)

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

(black)

Vaporizing liquid

(green)

Dry powder (blue)

A Wood,paper,rag,textile,card-board,commonplastics,laminates, foam etc.

YES YES YES YES YES

B Flammableliquids,petrol,oil,fats,adhesives,paint,varnish etc.

NO YESIf liquid is not flowing

YES YES YES

C Flammablegas:LPG, butane, propane,methane,acetylene etc.

YESWillcool the area and putout

secondary

YESIf in

liquid form

YES YES YES

D Metal, molten metal,reactivemetalpowderetc.

NO NO NO NO YESTrainedperson-ifno

explosiverisk

Electrical Electrical installations,Welding Machines, Motors,DistributionBoards,computers,photocopiersetc.

NO NO YES YES YESSpecialpowdersareavailable,butDRY

sand may be used Or switchoffelectricityand deal with as an

ordinaryfire

Notes:Vaporizingliquid.DryPowermaynotpenetratespacesorbehindequipmentLightwaterfoam(AFFF)maybeusedinsteadofwaterorfoam

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Firstaidfacilitiesshouldbeprovidedinlinewithvariousstatutoryregulationslikefactoryact etc. However following care should be taken:-

a. Firstaid,includingtheprovisionoftrainedpersonnelshouldbeensuredatwork sites. Arrangement should be made forensuringthemedicalattentionoftheinjuredworkers.FirstaidboxshouldbeaspertheFactoryrules.

23.FIRSTAID

b. Suitablerescueequipment,likestretchersshouldbekeptreadilyavailableattheconstructionsite.

c. First-aidkitsorboxes,asappropriateandasperstatutoryrequirements,shouldbeprovidedatworkplacesandbeprotectedagainstcontaminationbydust,moistureetc.

d. First-aidkitorboxesshouldnotkeepanythingbesidesmaterialforfirstaidinemergencies.

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e. First-aidkitsandboxesshouldcontainsimpleandclearinstructionstobefollowed,bekeptunderthechargeofaresponsiblepersonqualifiedtorenderthefirstaidandberegularlyinspectedand stocked.

f. Where the work involves risk of drowning, asphyxiationorelectricshock,first-aidpersonnelshouldbeproficientintheuseofresuscitationandotherlifesavingtechniquesandinrescueprocedures.

g. EmergencytelephonenumbersofnearbyapprovedlocalHospitals(approvedbyclient),Police,FireStationandAdministrationshallbeprominentlydisplayedatsiteandforattendinganyemergencymedicalcasesshallbelineupwithapprovedlocalhospital.

h. Allownemployee&workershallbemedicallyexamined(byclientapprovedlocalhospital)priortojoiningthework.

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SafetyawarenesstoallsectionofpersonnelrangingfromSiteInchargetoworkmenhelpsnotonlypreventingtheriskbutalsobuilduptheconfidence.Timeandexpendituresalsoget saved as a result.

Safety awareness basically seeks to persuade/informpeopleonsafetybesidessupplementingskillalso.Awareness

programmemayincludefollowingsafetymaterialandsameshallbeprovidedbySafetyDepartmentwiththehelpofCorporateCommunicationDepartment.

a. Poster: Posters with safety slogan in humorous,gruesomedemonstratingmanner may be used to discourage badhabitsattributabletoaccidentsbyappealingtotheworkers’pride,self-love,andaffectioncuriosityorhumanaspects.

24.SAFETYAWARENESS&TRAINING

Theseshouldbedisplayedinprominentlocation(s).

b. Safety Sign Boards:Differenttypeofmessageofcautioning,attention,noticeetc.shouldbedisplayedattheappropriateplacesforlearning/awareness of the workmen while working at site.

c. Films & Slides: Film(s)narratingtheaccident including the causes and possibleremedialwaysofpreventingtherecurrence of a similar accident should bedisplayedatregularintervals.Slidesconsistingmainpointsofthefilmshowmay also be shown to workers.

d. Talks, lectures & conferences: Thesuccessoftheseeventswoulddependmuchonaudience’sunderstandingsofthespeaker(s).Thespeakersaretobeknowledgeableandgoodpresenter.Speakersshouldknowtoholdtheattentionandtoinfluencetheaudiences.

e. Competitions: Organizecompetition(s)betweenthedifferentdepartments/categoriesofworkers.Thesenseofreward/recognitionalsowillimprovesafety awareness and result in enhancing safety levels.

f. exhibitions: Exhibitionsalsomaketheworkers acquainted with hazards and meansofpreventivemeasures.

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g. Safety Publication: SafetyPublicationsincludingpocketbooksdealingwithwaysofinvestigationandpreventioninthefieldofsafetyandsoonmaybedistributedtoworkerstopromotethesafety awareness.

h. Safety Drives: Fromtimetotime,anintensive safety drive by organizing a safety day or a safety week etc. should be launched.

i. Training: Trainingforcoveringthehazardsfordifferenttradeshouldbeimparted.TrainingshouldalsoincludethespecifichazardsrelatedtoajobinadditiontothegeneralsafetyTrainingashasbeendealtinvariouschaptersandshould include all workers.

j. TBM: TBMshallbegivenbysafetyofficer/supervisorsonweekly/fortnightlybasis.Sitein-chargeshallreviewtheTBMrecords on fortnightly basis and records shallbesenttocorporate&clientoffice.

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a. emergency Situations i. FormulateanEmergency

PreparednessPlanforeachofsites.Theseplanswilladdressforeseeableemergencies that may arise during theconstructionactivitiesExamplesofactivitiesforwhichplansshouldbepreparedincludeamongstotherthings.

ii. AnAccidentWhichResultsInDeathorMajorInjury.

iii. ASeriousFireThatThreatensLife. iv. AFloodThatThreatensLife. v. LeakageofAnyDangerousMaterials

or Chemicals. vi. Leakage/ShortCircuitofany

Electricalsupply.

b. Major engineering Failures such as i. unintendedexplosions ii. subsidence causing damage to

structures or services

25. EMERGENCYPRE-PAREDNESSPLANS

c. An emergency Preparedness plan should include details of following;

i. Thename,locationsandphonenumberoftheEmergencyCo-ordinates.

ii. DesignatedPersonnelwithlocationsandphonenumbers.

iii. DetailsoftheEmergencyResponseTeamwithlocationsandphonenumbers.

iv. FunctionsoftheEmergencyResponseTeam.

v. Themeansofescape. vi. CommunicationwiththeEmergency

Services. • Police. • FireServices. • AmbulanceandHospitalServices.

Remarks:Emergencypreparednessplansshallbepreparedatsiteaccordingtotheclientspecifiedguidelines.Itwilleffectivebyclientcooperationanddirection.

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ACCIDENT

Inform immediatelySiteIn-charge/SiteSafetyOfficer

Inform Customer & Legal Authority

ACCIDeNT INVeSTIgATIONS ResponsibilitySiteIn-charge/SiteSafetyOfficer MEDICAL

TREATMENTNECESSARYResponsibilitySiteIn-charge/

Site Safety Officer

MedicalTreatmentattheHospital FirstAidTreatment

NotRecordableAccidentRecordableAccident

RePORT FILLeD IN WITH;1)Investigationresults;

2)Notesoninjurylocationdiagnosis&prognosis

ResponsibilitySiteIn-charge/SiteSafetyOfficer

ACCIDENTMORETHAN2LOSTWORK

DAYS

FillinAccidentreportandnotifywithcopyAuthority

(Within2workingdays)Responsibility

SiteIn-charge/SiteSafetyOfficer

InternalAccidentReportFileResponsibility

SiteIn-charge/SiteSafetyOfficer

AccidentRecordingIntheRecordBookResponsibility

SiteIn-charge/SiteSafetyOfficer

Accident Recording Procedure

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HOW TO HANDLe ACCIDeNTS AT ePC SITeS (Appendix B)

ACCIDENTSITE INCHARGE

i. Incaseminorinjury,firstaidshallbegiventothevictimimmediately.

ii. Incaseofmajorinjury,arrangeforthetransportfacilitiestotheinjuredandthevictimshallbesendtonearesthospitalimmediatelyfornecessarymedical treatment.

iii. ToCo-ordinatewithHR&AdministrationHeadforanyhelp.

iv.To inform immediate ly to HeadConstruction&Customeraboutaccident.

v. ToinformChiefFactoryInspectorateofconcernareatocomplythelegalobligations.

vi. Iftheinjuryseriousinnaturethenfilluptheform-16andsendtotheESI.

vii.Findthecausesofaccident&makecorrectivemeasuresandsametobeimplemented.

viiiKeepevidenceintactforfactfindingandinquirypurpose.

ix.Determineextentofdamagetoequipment,materials.

x. Takeactionsthatwillpreventorminimize the risk of further accidents, injuryorpropertydamage.

xi. Restoretheconditionsinaccidentspot&reactivatetheconstructionwork.

x. SiteInchargewillinformtovictim’sfamily about this accident.

DePARTMeNT HeAD AT gURgAON/ RegIONAL OFFICe

i. HeshallinformtoUnitHead,DivisionalHead,HR&AdministrationHead&SafetyDepartment.

ii. HeadoftheDepartmentshallcoordinatewithsiteinchargeforbettermedicaltreatmenttotheinjuredemployeeimmediately.

iii. HeadoftheDepartmentshallcoordinatewithsiteinchargeforfulfillofallstatutoryprovisionsregardingaccidents.

iv. Findthecausesofaccidentsandmakecorrectivemeasuresalongwithsafetydepttandtakeactionsthatwillpreventorminimizetheriskoffurtheraccidents,injuryorpropertydamage.

v. Givingnecessaryinstructionstoallsiteincharge for avoiding reoccurrence of accidentatworkplace.

HR & ADMINISTRATION HeAD

i. InformtoUnitHeadimmediatelyofaccidentindicatingthemeasurestaken

ii. HeshallensuretocomplyallstatutoryprovisionregardingaccidentinCo-ordinate with Site Incharge & Safety Deptt.Heshallensurethatpropermedical treatment is given to the injuredemployee

SAFETY DEPARTMENT

(i) Carryoutaccidentinvestigationofseriousaccidentandprepareareportandsendtoconcernauthorityactionforavoidingreoccurrenceofaccident.

(ii) Tofulfillofalllegalrequirementsaboutaccident,inCo-ordinatewithHRDepartment&Site Incharge.

(iii)MaintainsafetyrecordatsiteforinspectionofConcernedAuthority. (iv)Toadviseandassistsitemanagementintheimplementationofthecorrectivemeasures

of accident to maintain a safe working environment at sites.(v) Tocommunicatetheaccidentcausesandcorrectivemeasurestoallsitessothatsuchan

accidentisnotrepeatedinfuture

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According to rule 210 of BOCWR, notice of any accident to a worker at the building or construction site that:

a)causeslossoflife;orb)disablesaworkerfromworkingfora

periodof48hoursormoreimmediatelyfollowingtheaccident;

c) shallforthwithbesentbytelegram,telephone,fax,orsimilarothermeansincludingspecialmessengerwithinfourhours in case of fatal accidents and 72 hoursincaseofotheraccidents,to:

i) theRegionalLabourCommissioner(central),whereinthecontractorhasregisteredthefirm/work

ii) the board with which the workerinvolvedwasregisteredasabeneficiary;

iii) DirectorGeneraland iv) thenextofkinorotherrelativeofthe

workerinvolvedintheaccident;

Further, notice of accident shall be sent in respect of an accident which

a) Causeslossoflife;orb) disablestheinjuredworkerfromworkfor

more than 10 days to

i) theofficer-in-chargeofthenearestpolicestation;

ii) theDistrictMagistrateor,iftheDistrictMagistrate by order so desires, to

iii)theSub-DivisionalMagistrate

Incaseofanaccidentcausingminorinjury,first-aidshallbeadministeredandtheinjuredworker shall be immediately transferred to a hospitalorotherplaceformedicaltreatment.Where any accident causing disablement thatsubsequentlyresultsindeath,noticeinwritingofsuchdeath,shallbesenttotheauthoritiesmentionedabovewithin72hoursof such death.

Reporting of dangerous occurrences: -

ThefollowingclassesofdangerousoccurrencesshallbereportedtotheInspectorhavingjurisdiction,whetherornot any disablement or death caused to the worker,namely:

a)collapseorfailureofliftingappliances,orhoist,orconveyors,orsimilarequipmentforhandlingofbuildingorconstructionmaterialorbreakageorfailureofrope,chainorloosegears;oroverturningofcranesusedinconstructionwork;

b)fallingofobjectsfromheight;c) collapseorsubsidenceofsoil,tunnel,

pipelines,anywall,floor,gallery,rooforanyotherpartofanystructure,launching

26.Reportingproceduretothegovernmentauthorityafterminorinjury/seriousinjury/orincaseoffatality:-

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girder,platform,staging,scaffoldingormeansofaccessincludingformwork;

d)explosionofreceiverorvesselusedforstorageofpressuregreaterthanatmosphericpressure,ofanygasorgasesor any liquid or solid used as building material;

e)fireandexplosioncausingdamagetoanyplaceonconstructionsitewherebuildingworkersareemployed;

f) spillageorleakageofanyhazardoussubstanceanddamagetotheircontainer;

g)collapse,capsizing,topplingorcollisionoftransportequipment;

h)leakageorreleaseofharmfultoxicgasesattheconstructionsite;

Incaseoffailureoflaunchinggirder,liftingappliance,loosegear,hoistorbuildingandotherconstructionwork,machineryandtransportequipmentataconstructionsite,suchappliances,gear,hoist,machineryorequipmentandthesiteofsuchoccurrenceshall,asfaraspracticable,bekeptundisturbeduntilinspectedbytheAuthorities; Everynoticegivenforfatalaccidentsordangerous occurrences shall be followed by awrittenreporttotheconcernedAuthoritiesunderSection39ofBOCWAandtheDirectorGeneralinthespecifiedFormXIVofBOCWR

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i. Factory Act, 1948

ii. Indian Electricity Rules

iii. Safety & Health in Construction by ILO

iv. The Building & Other Construction Workers (Regulation, employment and Conditions of Service) Act 1996

27. REFERENCES

Formats& Checklists

Annexure – I

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Sr. No.

Subject Document No. Rev Total Pages

Responsi- bilities

Form Filling

Frequency

Report to

1 SafetyStatisticsForm

Appendix-1 Ref-IJ-01-Rev-01Date:01.03.2012

01 1 Site Safety Officer

Once in a month

CorporateSafetyDeptt.

2 Accident InvestigationReport

Appendix-2 Ref-IJ-01-Rev-01Date:01.03.2012

01 3 -do- AftertheAccident

-do-

3 General Safety InspectionChecklist

Appendix-3 Ref-IJ-03-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 3 -do- Weekly -do-

4 HousekeepingChecklist

Appendix-4 Ref-IJ-04-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 2 -do- Weekly RecordKeepat Site

5 Crane InspectionChecklist

Appendix-5 Ref-IJ-05-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 1 -do- Monthly -do-

6 Electrical Safety InspectionReport

Appendix-6 Ref-IJ-06-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 1 -do- Weekly -do-

7 Vehicle InspectionChecklist

Appendix-7 Ref-IJ-07-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 1 -do- Monthly -do-

8 Electrical Safety InspectionChecklist

Appendix-8 Ref-IJ-08-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 2 -do- Weekly -do-

9 Working at Height Checklist

Appendix-9 Ref-IJ-09-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 2 -do- Fordependsuponactivity

-do-

10 ErectionSafetyChecklist

Appendix-10Ref-IJ-10-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 1 -do- Fortnightly -do-

11 PepTalkReportForm

Appendix-11Ref-IJ-11-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 2 -do- Daily -do-

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Subject Document No. Rev Total Pages

Responsi- bilities

Form Filling

Frequency

Report to

12 ConfinedSpaceEntry Permit

Appendix–12Ref-IJ-01-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 2

13 PermitToWork–Electrical

Appendix-13Ref-IJ-13-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 1 -do- AsperWork Activity

-do-

14 PermitToWork–HotWork

Appendix-14Ref-IJ-14-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 1 -do- AsperWork Activity

-do-

15 JobSafetyAnalysis

Appendix-15Ref-IJ-15-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 2 -do- AsperWork Activity

-do-

16 Performa for Screening Workmen

Appendix-16Ref-IJ-16-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 2 -do- Formshould befilledbefore

joiningofworkmen

-do-

17 Monthly EvaluationofSub-contractoron safety

Appendix-17Ref-IJ-17-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 1 -do- Once in a month

CorporateSafetyDeptt.

18 FormationofSite Safety Committee

Appendix-18Ref-IJ-18-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 3 Site Incharge

Once in a month

RecordKeepat Site & Concern Person & Corporate

SafetyDeptt.

19 AnalysisofFirstAid Cases

Appendix-19Ref-IJ-19-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 1 Site Safety Officer

Once in a month

-do-

20 Site Safety ComplianceReport

Appendix-20Ref-IJ-20-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 1 -do- Once in a month

-do-

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Frequency

Report to

21 Site Safety InspectionReport

Appendix-21Ref-IJ-21-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 2 Site Incharge/Site Safety Officer

Weekly -do-

22 Near Miss Report

Appendix-22Ref-IJ-22-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 1 Site Safety Officer

AftertheNear Miss

CorporateSafetyDeptt.

23 DailySiteSafetyObservationsRegister

Appendix-23Ref-IJ-23-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 1 Site Safety Officer

Daily RecordKeepat Site

24 Industrial Radiography–Work Permit

Appendix–24Ref-IJ-24-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 2 Site Safety Officer

Foractivity RecordKeepat Site

25 WeeklyELCB’s Appendix–25Ref-IJ-25-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 1 Site Safety Officer

Weekly

26 Safety Material Status at Site

Appendix–26Ref-IJ-26-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 1 Site Incharge/Site Safety Officer

Monthly RecordKeepat Site

27 ToolsandTacklesRecordsat Site

Appendix–27Ref-IJ-27-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

01 1 Site Incharge/Site Safety Officer

Monthly RecordKeepat Site

28 TowerCraneSafety InspectionWeekly Checklist

Appendix–28Ref-IJ-28-Rev-01 Date:01.03.2012

2 Site Incharge/Site Safety Officer

Weekly RecordKeepat Site

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SAFETYSTATISTICSFORM

Name of the site :

Projectcode :

Name of Contractor :

REPORTFORMONTHENDING:

COMMENCEMENTDATE: SCHEDULEDCOMPLETIONDATE:

S.No. ACCIDENTSTATISTICSSUMMARY FORMONTH CUMULATIVE

1. Number of Manhours Worked

2. Number of Mandays Worked

3. NumberofReportableFatalAccidents

4. NumberofReportableNon-FatalAccidents

5. NumberofDangerousOccurrences

6. Number of Manhours Lost

7. Number of Mandays Lost

8. NumberofReportableAccidentsper101,010 Manhours Worked =[(3)+(4)]x101,010=Accident FrequencyRate

9. AverageNumberofWorkerDaily

REMARKS:

Signed:SafetyOfficer:Date://

Signed:SiteIncharge:Date://

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S.No Activities Observation Measures

LADDERS

1 Checkplacedonlevelground

2 Positionatanangleof1:4

3 Adequately secured

4 No damage, check welds

5 Extent4rungsabovesteppingoffpoint

6 Uniformandproperspacingofrung

WORKINg PLATFORM

1 Shouldnotbelessthan601mmwide

2 Guard rails adequate check

(i)Toprailatleast910mmheight

(ii)Nogapgreaterthan470mm.

3 Boardsfreeofdefectscheck.

(i)Nogaps

(ii)Adequatesupports

(iii)Noriskoftrips

(iv)Properlysecured/tied

(PPe)

1 HelmetandFootwearworn

2 Safety harnesses as required & secured above shoulder level

3 Useofsafetybeltwhileworkingatheight

4 SafetyGogglesduringwelding/gascutting/grindingetc.

5 Condition/Maintenanceofsafetyappliances

6 Useofbodyguards,glovesetc.

geNeRAL SAFeTY INSPeCTION CHeCKLISTName of Site :Projectcode :AreaInspected :InspectedBy :Date :

APPeNDIX-3 Ref-IJ-02-Rev-01 Date:

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S.No Activities Observation Measures

STRUCTURAL FABRICATION & eReCTION

1 AllelectricallyoperatedequipmenthasproperearthingandconnectedthroughELCB.

2 Safetyguardsfordrilling&grindingmachineareinposition

3 Useofscotchblock/wedgeonwheelsoftrailorsduringunloading of material

4 Endstoppersfixedandmaintainedforrailmountedgantrycranesandlimitswitchesareinoperatingcondition.

5 Checkingliftingtool&tacklesbeforeuse

6 Precautionduringslingingonsharpedges

7 Signallingtocraneoperatorsbyonepersonatatime

8 Withdrawalofpersonsbeneathsuspendedload

9 CordoningonallsidesdisplayingRedFlags/Tape/Lightand warning signs.

10 Loadtobeliftedisproperlyascertainedtoidentifycentreof gravity etc.

11 Clearpassagesofmen,posts,materialetc.andeasyaccessforcranestomovewithsuspendedloads

12 Propertaglineisusedforguidingliftingloads

13 Propersequenceoferectionisfollowed

14 Guyropesareusedandsecuredduringandaftererectionofheavylift

15 Wireropesaremaintainedanditssafeworkingloadinscribed

16 Adequateilluminationprovided

gAS CUTTINg AND WeLDINg

1 StoringofgascylinderlikeDA,Oxygenfull&emptyetc

2 Properhandlingofgascylinder

3 Conditionofregulator,hose,torchetc

4 Weldinggenerators/transformersconditionanditsproperearthing

5 Conditionofweldingcableandjoints

6 Electrode holder

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7 Areafreefromcombustiblematerial

8 CordoningwhenWelding/Gascuttingisinprogressatheight

9 Provisionoffireextinguishers

10 Smoulderingfiresarereligiouslyextinguishedafterday’sjob

11 Stackingofcylindersnotnearlivewires,batterychargingrooms/oilrooms.

MeANS OF ACCeSS

1 Platform,toeboardandrailings

2 Scaffolding–itsconditionandmaintenance

3 Staircase and railing

4 Ladder&fixing

5 Safe access to and from means of access

eLeCTRICAL WORKS

1 Earthingofelectricallyoperatedequipment

2 Provisionofshed/canopy/coverofdistributionboardandsub-distributionboard.

3 Insulationofcablesandjoints.

4 Cablelayingabove7’fromgroundlevel

5 Fireextinguishersandmaindistributionboardroom

6 Periodicalcheckingofportabletools

7 UseofELCB’s

8 Menworkingdon’tswitchonboardandotherrelatedwarning boards and tags

9 Insertionofloosewireandsockets

10 Jobsafetyanalysisforshutdownjobsanditsproperaction

11 Useofproperplugandsockets

12 Permit to work

HOUSeKeePINg

1 Material stocking and storing

2 Working/movingareaclean

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3 Access/mainapproach/passagesfreeformobstacles

4 Cordoning/coveringofpit,vat,machinefoundationetc.

5 Displayingofredflags/tape/light.

6 Removalofunwantedmaterialslikedebris,scrapetc

FIRe PReVeNTION / PROTeCTION

1 Combustiblematerialawayfromsourceofheat/fire

2 Provisionoffireextinguishersanditsmaintenance

3 NosmokingBoard/CautionBoarddisplayed

4 Stacking/storingofdifferenttypeofcombustiblematerials

ROAD SAFeTY

1 Drivingbyauthorisedperson

2 Loadingofmaterialontruck,dumpersecurely

3 MaterialfallingfromvehicleWhiletransporting

4 Speedlimit

5 Goingupandcomingdownfrommovingvehicle

6 Indulginginhorseplayonjob

7 Reversehorn

8 Locationofoverheadlinesidentifiedandprecautionstaken.

MISCeLLANeOUS

1 FirstAidboxwithpropermedicineanditsmaintenance

2 Validity date of medicine

3 Illumination

4 Safetyboardandsafetypromotionalmaterials (i)Posters(ii)Stickers

5 Accidentreportform

6 FormfordetailsoffactorsforSafetyRollingTrophy

7 Reportingsystemwithregionaloffice

8 Arrangementofdrinkingwaterandsanitation

9 Provision of emergency vehicle

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STRUCTURAL FABRICATION / eReCTION SITe

1 Walkways,passageskeptclearofmaterial

2 Areaandroadskeptclearformaneuveringofcranesandmaterialhandlingequipment.

3 Scrap,cutpieces,weldingelectrodestubs,handtoolskepttidyinworkareaanddisposedsuitably.

4 Scrap-binavailableatsite

5 Weldingcables,powercablesroutedproperlytoavoidrun-overbyvehicleortrippinghazardsandobstructiontopersonnelmovement.

6 Compressedgascylindersandhoseskeptawayfromhotwork and grinding work

7 Floorkeptclearofwater,oilspillage/accumulation.

8 Nailsremovedfromwoodenplanks/timberandnotprotrudingout.

9 Sawdust,woodchipsandscrapwoodclearedfromsiteanddisposedsuitably

eLeCTRICAL INSTALLATIONS & BOOTHS

1 Approachtodistributionboard(DB’s),Panels,Switcheskeptclear

2 Fireextinguishersinstalledataneasyaccessiblelocation

3 Weldingcablesandpowercablesareroutedseparately

4 Routingofcablesaredoneproperlytoavoidobstruction&trippinghazards

5 Floorofelectricalboothskeptdry

6 Rubbermatsareinplaceatelectricalpanels

HOUSeKeePINg CHeCKLISTNameofSite :Projectcode :AreaInspected :InspectedBy :Date :

APPeNDIX-4 Ref-IJ-04-Rev-01 Date:

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S. No. Point Observation Measures

STOReS

1 Walkways,entryandexitskeptclear

2 Materialsplacedonracksaresafelyaccessible

3 Compressedgascylindersaresegregatedasfulloremptyandtypeofgas.

4 Verticallystoredcylindersaresecured/chainedtoavoidtopplingandhorizontalonceguardedagainstrollingdown

5 Flammablestorageareasareisolatedfromstore,officeand work areas

6 Corrosivematerial(e.g.acids,alkalies)arestoredawayfromothermaterialandkeptoncollectiontraystosafeguard against accidental leakage

7 Storingareaforliftingtools&tackles,ropes,wireropes,andpersonalprotectiveequipmentisdry,cleanandfreeof corrosive material

GENERAL

1 Separatescrapyardisallocatedforthesite

2 Approachestoworkstations,offices,timeoffices,stores,Machinery are well laid and demarcated

3 Siteroadsarekeptclearofstackedmaterialforfreeandsafe vehicular movement

4 Heavymaterialsstackingaretakencareoftopreventslips,collapseandrolling

5 ForhousekeepingatelevatedworkplacesrefertoRef-IJ-09-Rev-01(workingatheightchecklist)

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S.No Activities Observation Measures

1 Hook & Hook Latch

2 Over-HoistLimitSwitch

3 Boom-LimitSwitch

4 BoomAngleindicator

5 Boom-Limitcutoffswitch

6 Conditionofboom

7 ConditionofRopes

8 SizeandconditionoftheSling

9 Stability of crane

10 SoilCondition

11 SwingBrake&Lock

12 HoistBrake&Lock

13 BoomBrake&Lock

14 Main clutch

15 Leakage in hydraulic cylinders

16 Out riggers fully extendible

17 TyrePressure

18 ConditionofBatteryandLamps

19 Guardsofmoving&rotatingparts

20 Loadchartprovided

21 ReverseHorn

22 Load test details

23 OperatorsFitness

24 FireExtinguisherinoperatorscabin

CRANe INSPeCTION CHeCKLISTNameofSite :Projectcode :AreaInspected :InspectedBy :Date :

APPeNDIX-5 Ref-IJ-05-Rev-01 Date:

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S.No Activities Observation Measures

1 Earthing

2 Neutral earthing

3 ELCB

4 Insulation

5 Cable Layout

6 ProtectionfromWater

7 Lightning Arrestor

8 PlugTops&CableJoints

9 InstallationCover&Seals

10 ElectricalsafetyatinstallationscontainingInflammable&Explosivesubstances

11 Safety guards

12 Others(Specify)

CRANe INSPeCTION CHeCKLISTNameofSite :Inspectedby :Projectcode :Area/locationInspected :Date :

APPeNDIX-6 Ref-IJ-06-Rev-01 Date:

80

S.No Activities Observation Measures

1 Enginecondition

2 Clutch/brake

3 Hydraulic System

4 Guards/Covers/Doors

5 Fastenerlockpins/Keys

6 Horn/Reversehorn/Lights

7 Indicators/WiperBlades

8 Operatorsfitness

9 Tyrepressure

10 ConditionofBatteryandLamps

11 Operatinglevers/steering

12 Gauges & warning devices

13 Fireextinguisherprovided

14 SeatBelt

15 Any Other Points

VeHICLe INSPeCTION CHeCKLISTNameofSite :Projectcode :InspectedBy :Date :

APPeNDIX-7 Ref-IJ-07-Rev-01 Date:

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S.No Activities Observation Measures

CABLES

1 Whethertheconditionofcableischecked?

2 Are Cables received from other site checked for InsulationResistancebeforeputtingthemintouse?

3 AreallmainCables,takeneitherunderground/Overhead?

4 AreWeldingCablesroutedproperlyabovetheGround?

5 Arewelding&ElectricalCablesoverlapping?

6 IsanyimproperjointingofCableswiresprevailingatSite?

DB’s / SDB’s

1 IsearthconductorcontinueduptoDB/SDB?

2 WhetherDB’s&extensionboardsareprotectedfromrain/water?

3. IsthereanyoverloadingofDB’s/SDB’s?

4 Arecorrect/properfuses&circuitbreakerprovidedatmainboards&sub-boards?

5 Isenergisedwiringinjunctionboxes,circuitbreakerpanels&similarplacescoveredalltimes?

ELCB

1 WhethertheconnectionsareroutedthroughELCB?

2 IsELCBsensitivitymaintainedat30mA?

3 AretheELCBnumbered&testedperiodically&test results recorded in a logbook countersigned by competentperson?

eLeCTRICAL SAFeTY INSPeCTION CHeCKLISTNameofSite :Inspectedby :Projectcode :Inspecteddate :Sub–Contractor’sName :

APPeNDIX-8 Ref-IJ-08-Rev-01 Date:

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S.No Activities Observation Measures

EARTHING

1 Isneutralearthingensuredatthesourceofpower(MainDBatGen.orTransformer)?

2 Whetherthecontinuity&tightnessofearthconductorare checked?

3 Mentionthegaugeofearthconductorusedatsite

4 MentionthevalueofEarthResistance

eLeCTRICALLY OPeRATeD MACHINeS / ACCeSSIORIeS

1 Whethertheplugtopprovidedeverywhere?

2 Areallmetalpartsofelectricalequipment’s&lightfittings/accessoriesgrounded?

3 Isthereanyshed/coverforweldingmachines?

4 AreHalogenlampsfixedatproperplaces?

5 Areportablepowertoolsmaintainedaspernorms?

6 Anyotherinformation

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S.No Activities Observation Measures

1 Alltheworkershavebeenexplainedsafework-procedures?

2 Anestablishedcommunicationsystemhavebeenestablishedandexplainedtotheworkers

3 Adequateilluminationhasbeenensured

4 Work-areainspectedpriortostatingofthejob

5 Areabelowtheworkplacebarricaded,especiallybelowhot-works

6 Workmenprovidedwithbag/boxtocarrybolt,nutsandhand tools

7 Arrangement for fastening hand tools made

8 Allworkingplatformsensuredtobeofadequatestrength. And ergonomically suitable

9 Fabricatedmakeshiftarrangementsarecheckedforqualityandtypeofmaterialwelding,anchoringetc

10 Workatensurethanoneelevationatthesamesegmentis restricted

ACCeSS / egReSS

1 Walkwaysprovidedwithhand-railmid-rail&toeguard?

2 Allchequeredplates,gratingproperlywelded/bolted?

3 Areladdersinspectedandwhethertheyaremaintainedingoodcondition

4 Areladdersspliced

5 Areladdersproperlysecuredtopreventslipping,slidingor falling

6 Doside-railsextent36”abovetopoflanding

WORKINg AT HeIgHT CHeCKLISTNameofSite :Projectcode :InspectedBy :Date :Sub-Contractor’sName :

APPeNDIX-9 Ref-IJ-09-Rev-01 Date:

84

S.No Activities Observation Measures

7 Arebuiltupladdersconstructedofsoundmaterials

8 Thedistancebetweenrungsofladdernotmorethan300mm

9 Metal ladders not used around electrical hazards

10 Propermaintenanceandstorage

11 Laddersplacedatrightslope

12 Laddersstaircaseswelded/boltedproperly

13 Anyobstructioninthestairs

14 Arelandingsprovidedwithhandrails,knee-rails,toe-boards etc

HOUSeKeePINg

1 Walkways,aislesandalloverheadworkplacesclearedofloose material

2 Flammablematerial,ifany,arecleared

3 Allscrapmaterialsareremovedafterjobisdone

4 Platformsandwalkwaysfreeofoil/greaseorotherslipperyspillage

5 Collectedscraparebroughtdownorlowereddownandnotdroppedfromheight

PPE AND SAFETY DEVICES

1 Useofsafetyhelmets,safetybeltsensuredforallworkers

2 Anchoringpointprovidedatallplacesofwork

3 Commonlife-lineprovidedwhereverlinearmovementatheight is required

4 Safety nets are in use wherever required

5 Properfallarrestsystemisdeployedatcriticalworkplaces

6 Crawlerboards/Safetysystemforworkonfragileroofare used

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S.No Activities Observation Measures

1 Determinationofpositionofcentreofgravity

2 Issuitablesling/‘D’shackleselected

3 Arebulldoggripsbeingprovidedincorrectmannerforwireropes/slings

4 Aretherequirednumberof‘U’clampsfastened

5 Areallthesignalmenprovidedwhistle/suitablecommunicationdevice

6 Arealltheworkmenathigherelevationwearingsafetybelt with their life line hooked

7 WhetherprecautionshavebeentakenIncaseofobstructionsforloadaswellastagline

8 Whetheranysuspensioninvolved,if‘yes’,Whethertheconditionofthesuspensionmethodischecked

9 InspectionbyD.P.test

10 Anystandbyliftingtools&tacklesrequiredandarranged

11 Any safety net required

12 Adequateilluminationisarranged

13 Availabilityofguyrope

14 Protectionagainstsharpedge

eReCTION SAFeTY CHeCKLISTNameofsite :Projectcode :AreaInspected :InspectedBy :Date :Sub-contractorsName :Materialtobelifted :Approx.Weight :

APPeNDIX-10 Ref-IJ-10-Rev-01 Date:

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PeP TALK RePORT FORM

Identity/NameoftheSite :

ProjectCode :

Location :

NameoftheSiteIncharge :

NameoftheSub–Contractor/Dept. :

Numberofworkmenpresent :

Date&TimewithDuration :

Topicsdiscussed :

Responseofworkmen :

Remark/ Anysignificantproblemidentified :

Signature&Name: SiteSafetyOfficer SiteEngineer

Note: - Attendance sheet (HR/T & E/9121/OCT 2010) duly signed by workers should be attached

APPeNDIX-11 Ref-IJ-11-Rev-01 Date:

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Name of Participants Department Division Signature

TRAINING ATTENDENCE REGISTERTitleofTrainingProgramme :NameofFaculty :Duration :Date :

HR/T & e/9121/OCT 2000

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CONFINeD SPACe eNTRY PeRMIT

(A)

(1) Identityoftheconfinedspace _________________________________________________

(2) Location __________________________________________________________________

(3) PurposeofEntry ____________________________________________________________

(4) DateandTime______________________________________________________________

(5) ValidityofconfinedSpacePermit

From(Time) _______________________ Date ________________________________

To(Time) __________________________ Date ________________________________

(6) Descriptionofworktobeperformed _________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________ (7) HavealltheElectrical/Air/Hydraulicequipment/Drives/otherenergy Yes/No sources been disconnected

(8) Havethepersonsrequiredtoentertheconfinedspacebeentrained Yes/No indealingwiththespecifiedhazards (9) AllnecessaryPPE’sprovided Yes/No

(10)Hasarescueteamequippedwithengineeringrescuedevicesputonstandby Yes/No

(11)Has24Volthandlampbeenprovided Yes/No

(12)Exhaust/freshairflowfanbeenprovided Yes/No

(13)Methodofcommunication Yes/No

(14)Hasthevessel/drum/equipment/spacebeencleaned,purged,isolated.. Yes/No

(15)Hasanysupervisordeployedatconfinedspaceentrypointforcontinuous Yes/No monitoring

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(16) Airqualitytestrequired

a)Oxygenlevel

b)CarbonMonoxideLevel

c)CarbondioxideLevel

d)Explosibility

e)Temperature

f)AirFlow

g)Steamcondensate

h)Others

(17) Anyheatingmaterialtoberemovedfromconfinedspace Yes/No

Ihavecheckedtheabovepointsandfoundconditionssuitabletoundertakethework

_______________________ _______________ _______________ NameofPermittee Designation Signature SiteIncharge/SiteEngineer

(B)

Thepersongivingpermit(issuingauthority)tofillup

Theprecautionsandsafeconditionsmentionedabovehavebeenverifiedandtheworkcanbestarted

Name and signature of issuing authority ____________________________________________(SiteSafetyEngineerofISGEC)

(C)

Date ___________________time ____________________ atwhichthepermitclosedandfiled

Name of Site Safety Engineer with signature _________________________________________

Whitecopy:IssuingAuthorityGreencopy:Permitteecopy

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PeRMIT TO WORK – eLeCTRICALNAMEOFCONTRACTOR ProjectCode

PREMITNO: Date

Part 1 : IssueIssue to ____________________________________________________________________I hereby declare that it is safe to work on the ___________________________Followingapparatuswhichisdead,isisolated ___________________________Fromallliveconductorsandisconnectedtoearth ___________________________Theapparatusisefficientlyconnectedtoearth ___________________________Atthefollowingpoints ___________________________

AllotherapparatusisdangerousThefollowingistheworktobecarriedoutonthe ___________________________Apparatus. ___________________________CautionNoticesarepostedat _________________________________________________SpecialKeysrequiredforaccesstoenclosuresSpecialPrecautionstobetaken ________________________________________________ Thispermitisvalidonlyforthespecifiedperiodwhichmustnotexceed24hoursSigned _____________________________________________ being an Authorized PersonPossessingauthoritytoissueaPermitfortheworkspecifiedabove.TimeofIssue ____________________Date _____________TimeofEnquiry ____________

Part 2 : ReceiptIherebydeclarethatIacceptresponsibilityforcarryingouttheworkontheapparatusdetailedonthispermit,andthatnoattemptwillbemadebyme,orbythemenundermycontrol,tocarryoutworkonanyotherapparatus.

Part 3 : Clearance CertificateIherebydeclarethattheworkforwhichthispermitwasissuedisnowsuspended/completedandthatallmenundermychargehavebeenwithdrawn,andwarnedthatitisnolongersafetoworkontheapparatusspecifiedonthispermitI acknowlede return of authorised Key Nos _______________________________________Signatureofpersonresponsibleforissueofpermit ________________________________Time _________________________________Date ________________________________

Part 4 : CancellationThispermitisherebycancelledbytheundersignedwhoisauthorisedtoissuesuchpermitsSigned _________________________Time ____________Date______________________

List:Original(White):Displayedatworklocation1stCopy(Pink):RetainedbyAuthorisedperson2ndCopy(Green):SiteSafetyOfficer

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PeRMIT TO WORK – HOT WORKNAMEOFCONTRACTOR ProjectCode

PERMITNO.HW: Date

Part 1 : Issue

Issueto(Nameofperson) __________________Section ___________________________DetailsofHotWork __________________________________________________________Location ___________________________________________________________________Work to be carried out _______________________________________________________

IherebydeclarethattheaboveHotWorkissafetocarryoutandthatallappropriatefireprecautionsareinplaceincludingtheissueofadditional5kgDryPowderExtinguisherorsiteandthatallCompanySafetyRuleshavebeenobserved.

Date: _________________TimeofIssue ______________TimeofExpiry ______________ Thispermitisvalidonlyfortheperiodspecifiedwhichmustnotexceed24hours

Signed: _______________Time _____________________Date______________________ BeingtheAuthorisedPerson(HotWork)

Part 2 : ReceiptIherebydeclarethattheworkbymyself,orbyanypersonundermycontrolortheaboveHotWorkshallbecarriedoutinaccordancewiththeconditionsofthiscertificateandtherequirementsofthecompanySafetyrules.AllpersonspermittedtoworkonthisHotWorkhavebeenorwillbeinformedofwhenthesafeperiodforentrywillexpire.

Signed: _______________Time _____________________Date______________________ BeingtheAuthorisedPerson(HotWork)

Part 3 : Clearance IdeclarethatallHotWorkundermycontrolhasnowbeenstoppedandtheareahasbeencheckedoutfoundclewofanyriskoffireandthatalltoolsandotherequipmenthavebeenremoved.

Signed: _______________Time _____________________Date______________________ BeingtheAuthorisedPerson(HotWork)

Part 4 : CancellationIacknowledgereceiptoftheclearanceofthisCertificate.ThiscertificateisnowCancelledSignedBeingtheAuthorisedPerson(HotWork) _____________ Time _____ Date ________

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PROFORMA FOR SCReeNINg WORKMeN eNgAgeD BY CONTRACTORS/ SUB – CONTRACTORS

NameoftheContractor/Sub–Contractor: _________________________________________

FullNameoftheworkmen: ______________________________________________________

Father/Husband’sName: _______________________________________________________

PermanentAddress: ____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

PresentAddress: _______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

• Dateofbirth: _______________ Age __________________ Years ___________________

Married/Single/ _______________Number of Children ______________________________

MotherTongue _________________ Other Languages Known __________________________

Incaseofemergencypersontobecontacted ________________________________________ (WithaddressandTelephoneNumberifany)

_____________________________________________________________________________

SignatureorlefthandThumbimpressionoftheworkmenforidentificationAnyotheridentificationmark:

Weight: ____________________________ Height: ___________________________________

Vision: _______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

education:

examination Passed Year School / Board

• PleaseobtainphotocopyofbirthcertificateissuedbySchoolorGramPanchayatasrequired underWorkmen’sCompensationAct,1923

APPeNDIX-16 Ref-IJ-16-Rev-01 Date:

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ReferredtoMr. ______________________________ for onthejobtrial

Suitableforemploymentas _______________________

Site Incharge / Site engineer _____________________________________________________________________________

TRIAL RePORT

SeenandbriefedtheSafetyRulesoftheSite

Safety engineer / Safety Officer

ApprovedforemploymentbyM/s ________________________________________________

ProjectSite __________________________________________________________________

Site Incharge

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TimeKeeper_____________

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SUB-CONTRACTORSAFeTY ATTRIBUTeS

1 Housekeeping

2 ComplianceofPPE's

3 Innovativeideaandimplementationto save losses

4 WorkmendisciplineandSafetysystemscompliance

5 Non-repetitionofnon-conformity

6 ParticipationtowardsSafetyrelatedprogramme

7 Implementationofcorrectiveactionwithintargetdateandtime

8 Drivetowardscontrolofmisuse/wastage

9 Reportingandinformation

10 Safetyeducationandfollow-up

Total Points

11 IncidenceRate (AllinjuriesincludingFirstAidcases)

1 Sub-contractorstobeevaluatedon0-10scaleforeachattribute. 2 TheaboverecordismaintainedasperperiodicalSafetyInspection.3 Anysub-contractorscoreslessthan50%marks,willcomeunderunsafeSub-contractor.4 IncidenceRate= No.ofinjuriesX1010 Averageno.ofworkmen Name&SignatureofSiteSafetyOfficer

Date:

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FORMATION OF SITe SAFeTY COMMITTee

NameoftheSite:ProjectCode :

CIRCULAR

CommitteeThefollowingsafetyCommitteeisconstitutedwithimmediateeffect:

Chairman :Members : 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)Secretary :

PeriodicityThecommitteewillmeetatleastonceinamonthontheday(specifydate)

AgendaSecretarywillcirculateagendaofthemeetingatleasttwodaysinadvanceofthescheduledateofthemeeting.

CirculationGistofthemeetingwillbeminutedinthestandardformatandcirculatedtothefollowingunderthesignatureofthesecretary---

1. Chairman 3. Invitees 2.Members 4.SafetydepartmentNoidaoffice5.Othersconcerned

Date: SignedBy: ________________ CHAIRMAN

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MINUTeS OF SAFeTY MeeTINg

NameoftheSite:Projectcode:PurposeofMeeting:SiteSafetyMeeting

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LocationofMeeting

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RePORT SeNT TO

No. ofCopies Name / Dept. No. of

Copies Name / Dept. No. ofCopies Name / Dept.

Prepared By: Location: Date:

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MINUTeS OF SAFeTY MeeTINg

Sr. No. Description of Discussion Action By Target date Remarks

Nextmeetingisscheduledon:

SignatureofSiteSafetyOfficer SignatureofSiteIncharge

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SL. No. gROUPINg OF CASeS BASeD ON CAUSATIVeS NUMBeR OF CASeS1 Fallfromheight2 Slip&fallonlevel3 Fallintodepth4 Fallofmaterials5 Pressedbetweenobjects6 Hitbyobjects7 BreakingofGrindingwheel8 Contact with moving Grinding wheel9 Contactwithmovingpartsofthemachinery

10 Soil subsidence11 Struckagainstobject12 Roadaccident(Vehicle/Equipment)13 Electric Shock14 ElectricBurn15 Contactwithhotobjects16 BurninjuryduetoFire17 Chemical burns18 ForeignbodyinEye19 WeldingFlashineye20 Gaspoisoning21 Asphyxia(suffocation)22 Explosion23 BlastingofDetonator24 Defectivetools/wrongtools25 Drowning26 Others

TRAINING ATTENDENCE REGISTER NameoftheSite: Month:ProjectCode:

INCIDENCERATE*OFFIRSTAIDCASES: Name&SignatureofSiteSafetyOfficer *INCIDENCERATE= No.ofInjuriesx1000 Average No. of workmen Name & Signature of Site Incharge

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SITe SAFeTY COMPLIANCe RePORT

NameofSite :Projectcode :Inspectedby :Date :

Name & Signature of Site Name & Signature of Site InchargeSafetyOfficer

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ThisReportFormshouldbeusedtoreporteventsthat,underslightlydifferentcircumstances,couldhave resulted in injury topersonnel,and/ordamage toproperty,plant,materialsortheenvironment.Thereportingandcompletionofthisformmayassistinthepreventionoffuture accidents.

NameofSite: JobCode:

1. Staff/Worker’sName _________________Designation __________ Age _____ M/F____

2.DateofNearMissWitnessed: ________________________________ Time _________

3.LocationofNearMissWitnessed: _____________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

4.WasanyPlants&MachineryinvolvedYes/NoifYesgivedetails _____________________

___________________________________________________________________________

5.CircumstancesofNearMiss: _________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

CAUSe OF INCIDeNT (Tick wherever applicable

UNSAFe ACTS UNSAFe CONDITIONSActingwithoutproperinstruction

Lackofhousekeeping

Wrong use of tool Unattendedtool/equipmentChecking of running machine NosupervisionNo use of PPE Unsafetool/equipmentImproperuseofPPE Unguardedtool/

equipment/platformWrongbehaviour/horseplay Congested work areaImproperposition/ergonomics

Unsafe/unevenfloor,ramp,stairs, etc.

Wrong work sequence Inadequate warning systemLack of knowledge & training ImpropermaterialstorageBusy/focusedconcentration InadequateventilationKnew,butdidnottakeaction InadequatelightingImproperworkingpractice Hazardous gases, substance,

dust, etcOther(Specify): Other(Specify):

UNSAFe ACTS

UNSAFe CONDITIONS

Fallfromheight HandlingSlip/Trip AscendingFallingobjects DescendingCollision ElectricalHightemperature WeldingToxics CuttingElectrical shock GrindingReaction Carpentry/

ShutteringFire/Explosion DrivingTrafficaccident RebarworkOthers(Specify:- ConcretingImproperworkingpractice

Painting

Other(Specify): Blasting

LiftingOthers(Specify:-

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6.Underthefollowingcircumstances ____________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

NeAR MISS RePORT

7.Thismayhaveinjured/damaged: _____________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY SITE SAFETYOFFICERON COMPLETIONOF THEINVESTIGATIONOFTHENEARMISS

8.Thefollowingactionsarerecommendedforimplementation: ______________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Signed: ___________Name ____________________SiteSafetyOfficerDate:___/___/___

Signed: ____________Name ____________________SiteInchargeDate:___/___/___

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DAILY SITe SAFeTY OBSeRVATIONS RegISTeR

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INDUSTRIAL RADIOgRAPHY – WORK PeRMIT

(ThisformtobefilledbytheconcernedRadiographyagencyandsubmittedtothesitesafetyofficertwodaysbeforeRadiographydate)

1. Radiographyworktobedonefor(NameofContractor)

M/s ______________________________________________________________________

2. NameofRadiographyagency

M/s ______________________________________________________________________

3. NameoftheSiteIncharge(CertifiedbyBARC)ofRadiographyagencywithemergency phonenumber

__________________________________________________________________________ Date&TimeofStarting ______________Expectedtimeofcompletion ________________ Exactlocationofwork(Weldingjointdetailsasperenclosedsheet ____________________

Areademarcated&cordoned-off ______________________________________________ (Sketches&Distancetobeprovided)

4. (a)Typeofsource ___________________________________________________________

(b)Sourcestrength ________________on ________________ (date _________________

5. Followingmeasurementofcontrolonradiationexposureareavailable(Pleasetickonappropriatebox)

(a) Radiationsurveymeter Yes No (b) Filmbadges Yes No (c) PocketDosimeter Yes No (d) Alarmforstartingthejob/ Yes No RedLampforcaution 6. NumberofPersonsinvolvedinRadiationworkandtheirname _______________________

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7. FollowingadditionalPPEtobeusedinadditiontostandardsPPE(Helmet,Safetyshoes,Handgloves,Boilersuit)(Ticktherelevantitems)

Faceshields DustRespirator

Lifeline Compressedair set

Filmbadges/Dosimeter

Goggles FreshAirMask

Safety Harness

EarMuff Others

8. WhethertheRadiographyworkisinconfinedspaceifyes,pleasetakeconfinedspaceentrypermitalsoforcarryouttheworksafely

9. Anyotherspecialprecautionstaken ____________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Signature _____________________________ Signature ___________________________ SiteInchargeofRadiographyagency SiteInchargeofContractor

Signature _____________________________ Signature ___________________________ SiteIncharge/SiteEngineerofISGEC SiteSafetyEngineer(ISGEC)

Special instructions

1. Thispermitmustbeavailableatworksiteatalltimes2. ThisworkpermitistobemadeintriplicateWhite,Blue,andGreen.Bluecopyisissuedto

Executor/Permittee.TheWhitecopyistoberetainedbyissuingauthority.Greencopyisto be retained by contractor.

3. Oncompletionofjob,areatobeclearedandcopiesofpermittobereturnedtotheissuerafterclosingofpermit.Thesameshallbeclosedbyissuerandkeptasrecord.

4. Allthecolumnsintheformshouldbefilledproperly.Nocolumnsshouldbeleftblank.5. Announcementtobemadeandremovalofnonessentialpersonsaretobeensured

fromcordonedoffareabeforecommencementofjob.Thebarricadingistobedonewithwarningtapewithdisplayofradiationhazardsymbolatsitebythesiteradiographeraftercarryingouttheradiationsurvey.

6. Theradiographyshouldpreferablybecarriedoutatatimewhenoccupancyisleast.7. RadiationsourcemovementwithinthesiteistobemaintainedasperBARCnorms.8. Thesupervisor(Permittee)mustbeavailableatsiteduringtheradiographywork.

Whitecopy : IssuingAuthorityGreencopy : ContractorBluecopy : Executor/Permittee

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Sl. No. Description Observation Measures

I Foundation – Stability

II Mast section

1. ChecktheMast&Fasteners

2. Checktheclimbingladdermountingsandplatforms

3. Checkthetie-collarmountingandPins

4. Checktheclimbinggaugemountingpins

5. LoadChartDisplayedoncranemast

6. Check on the mast anchorages

7. Is the lightening arrestor available

III Swing Unit

Check on the Cat Head

1. Checktherevolvingboltsfortightness

2. ChecktheCabinMountingPinandCollarpins

3. CheckthecounterjibtieandmainJibtie ConnectingPins

4 ChecktheSwingBrake,Limitswitch&Alarm

5. OperatorVisibility&Windscreen

6. IstheAnemometerfunctional

7. Istheaviationlampisfunctional (Reqd.for30mtandabove)

8. FireExtinguisherinstalledatoperatorscabinand ground level

9. EmergencyStopbuttonisfunctional

TOWeR CRANe SAFeTY INSPeCTION WeeKLY CHeCKLISTNameofSite : JobNo. :InspectedBy : Date :Make&Model : IdentificationCode :Height : JibLength :

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Sl. No. Description Observation Measures

IV Counter Jib

1. ChecktheCounterJibMountingPinsandCotterPins

2. CheckthePlatformmountingpins,handrailetc

3. Checkthecounterweightplacementandpins

4. Checkthemountingofthehoistwinches

5. CheckthePinsandcotterpinsoftheTieRod

6. Structuralstabilityofplatform&counterweight

V Main Jib

1. ChecktheMountingPinsandCotterPins

2. ChecktheTierodpinsandcotterpins.

3. CheckJibInsertsconnectingpinsandcotterpins

4. Checkthelightfittingmountingfortightness

5. SWLdisplayedonmainjibforvariousoperatingradius

VI Hoist

1. Checktheconditionofwirerope

2. Check over hoist limit switch

3. Checkthebreakpadsforexcessivewear

4. Checktheropeswielforfreerotation

5. ChecktheMomentCutoffLimitSwitch

6. CheckthebreakCylinderforproperfunctionandleakage

VIII Trolley

1. ChecktheTrolleyrope,breakandlockarrangement

2. Checktheworkingplatform,extremeendlimitswitches

(ExecutionEngineer) (HSEEngineer)

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IMPORTANT POINTS RegARDINg TOWeR CRANe

1. Rope Checking : ThehoistingandTrolleyropemustbecheckedforwear&tearordamagedatevery7days

of working.

2. Level checking: Thefoundationlevelmustbecheckedatevery15daysofworking.Ifthelevelisoutby

4mmorabove,themimmediatelyanadditionalanchorsupporttobefittedbetween12-20mtrsofheight.Andwhiledismantling:-Thetowercraneshouldbedismantledabovethisanchorsupportandthenremovethissupport&thenremovethesupport&balancemasts.

3. greasing (grade ePL-2 only): Greasingofthefollowingpointsmustbedoneatevery6daysofworkingandcrosscheck

byasupervisor.Anyexcessgreaseonmachinepartsmustbecleanedimmediately.

a. Hoistingrope,trolleyropeandhoistropearrestingpoint(rotatingassy.)atjibend. b. Hoistingpulley,guidepulley,winchbearing. c. Trolleypulley,trolleyrollersandhookblockpulleys. d. Slewing gear internal and external e. Climbing frame rollers when height increasing or decreasing

4. Oil Changing: a. Thehoistgearboxoilmustbereplaced(gearoilEP-220Grade)atevery2000hrsofworking. b. Theslewgearboxoilmustbereplaced(gearoilEP-220Grade)atevery2000hrsofworking. c. Thehoistbreakcylinderoilmustbereplaced(HydraulicoilGrade-46)atevery2000hrs

of working.

5. Brake Checking: a.Hoistingbrakemustbecheckedeverydayforfunctioningandlinerclearance.Theliner

clearance2-3mm)mustbeadjustedifrequiredandthechecknutmustbetightened. b.Trolleybrakemustbecheckedevery15daysofworkingforfunctioninglinerclearance

(1-1.5mm)andchecknuttightness.

6. electrical: a.Allelectricalconnectorsmustbecheckedfortightnessandproperinsulationatevery

15daysofworking. b.2Nos.goodearthingmustbedoneatlowermastandmustbecheckedatevery15days. c.Slewbatteryconditionatchargingmustbecheckedatevery15days

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