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HelmetJan - Mar 2013 • Volume - 3 • Issue - 1

NEBOSH Accreditation

20 - TIPS to reduce Pollution

It happened - it can happen - Prevent it

Safe Synchronization of Power Transformers

Where should I use a ladder?

Protection from Heat Illness

Focus

Editor : V. S. Ramana

Editorial team : V. Ramesh Kumar | Gopi Kannan. S

Ashwin Chand | Mayura. K

Subha Anand | Shamala Nadendla

Content by : M. Kamarajan | P. Nagarajan

M. Nachiappan | R.N.Tripathy

Shaik Karimulla Sha Khadari

Mathivanan Palaniappan

Shailendra Kumar | Md Quaisar Imam

Sathyanarayana Seelamanthula

Murali Krishnan | P.V. Kaliappan

V. Balaji | S. Anantha Prasanna Venkatesh

Photography : V. S. Natanavelu

Design & layout : Global Print Design, Chennai

ContentsThis issue of Helmet covers more than the usual dose of safety related articles. The entire issue addresses various interesting areas right from occupational stress management to prevention of accidents while working at heights.

Being released during the hottest month of the year there are a couple of articles that cover heat related stress and how to safeguard oneself as well as the work force from such harsh natural elements. Apart from many thought provoking articles, this issue also covers and compiles significant EHS related events that have happened across the globe from each IC.

Hope that the articles are not only motivating, but also help in implementation of the good practices shared so that every project site becomes a safe work environment.

Happy reading

NEBOSH Accreditation .........for L&T’s Leadership Development Academy (LDA)

BUILDINGS AND FACTORIES .............................Message from B&F IC

INFRASTRUCTURE ................Safety while working on/ near Railway track

METALLURGICAL AND MATERIAL HANDLING ......Safe Synchronization of Power Transformers

POWER TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION .......................Safety vs. Productivity: Friend or FOE?

WATER & EFFLUENT TREATMENT ...........................Protection from Heat Illness

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NEBOSH Accreditation for L&T’s Leadership Development Academy (LDA)

Academy (LDA), Lonavala. A tutorial team comprising of Mr.M Kamarajan, Mr.Josy John, Mr.Varatharajan Janardhanam, Mr.S.Selvaganapathy, Mr. Shailendra Kumar, Mr. Mathivanan Palaniappan, Mr. M. Nachiappan, Mr.R.V.Sudhakar, Mr. Krishna Nirmalya Sen; senior EHS executives from various ICs of L&T attended the meeting.

The objective of the meeting was to standardize the delivery of the course, to increase the effectiveness of the course and to achieve the overall objective of creating ‘Change agents’ who will inculcate a positive EHS culture in their respective place of work after attending this intensive culture building course. Mr. Neville Lobo, Vice President, Corporate HR and Director of LDA, set the context. He said that NEBOSH was the first step to address the critical aspect of creating a culture of Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) in the company. Mr. M Kamarajan, Head, HSE, B&F, who has delivered

National Examination Board for Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH), UK accredited L&T’s Leadership Development Academy (LDA) at Lonavala for delivering their International General Certificate (IGC) Course at a function organised in L&T’s Headquarters, Chennai on March 4, 2013. The formal agreement to this effect was signed by Ms. Teresa Budworth, Chief Executive, NEBOSH and Mr. Neville Lobo, Vice President, Corporate HR & Director, LDA, L&T in the presence of Mr. S.N. Subrahmanyan, Member of the Board and Sr. Executive Vice President (Infrastructure & Construction), L&T and Mr. Stuart Naylor, International Manager, NEBOSH. A formal accreditation certificate was also presented to Mr. S.N. Subrahmanyan by Ms. Teresa.

In order to launch the first batch of this course, which is scheduled during 15th April to 25th April at Chennai, L&T internal Tutors’ workshop was held on Friday, 22nd March at Leadership Development

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more than 30 batches of NEBOSH IGC courses, conducted the workshop. Some of the decisions that were taken during the meeting are:

y Safety Pledge will be administered at the beginning of all the training programs (in future) along with L&T Anthem; a pocket size multipurpose card will be printed and handed over to all the participants with the pledge printed on it.

y Attractive safety promotional materials shall be considered for publication in ATL (home page), which will be periodically changed

y HSSE module, (which is currently under development) will be launched in the ATL web site and will be used for giving safety induction to all levels of staff

y Participants of the NEBOSH course will be requested to share the knowledge gained during the program in their place of work to as many staff members as possible; this process will be facilitated by the concerned EHS head of the IC; peer review (of the participants) will be conducted (after 3 to 6 months of their participation in the NEBOSH program) to understand whether their approach to EHS has changed for the better.

After a lot of deliberations, it was decided to prepare a world-class course material (developed completely in-house) for the course and to use the NEBOSH training as a vehicle to bring a cultural transformation within the organization.


Message from B&F IC

It was a great opportunity to look at the current EHS

management system and the best practices that are

currently being implemented in the B&F sites after 18

years, since I was involved in the formation of the EHS

department during 1980s and maintaining/ monitoring the

EHS performance till 1995.

It is a pleasure to see that many of the fundamental

principles that were introduced (and practiced) in the

yester-years are being nurtured even today and a strong

growth in many best operational practices, particularly the

five critical SOPs (Lift Shaft & Floor Opening Protection,

Working on Peripheral Platforms, Builders Hoist Operation,

Temporary Electrical Distribution System & Barricades for

Excavation) and the related audits around those.

Safety Trophy Scheme (based on risk indices), The Helmet

magazine, Safety Month celebration are some of the

classic initiatives that were introduced many years before,

which have stood the test of time and is being practiced

even today, although it has gone through some cosmetic

changes!

Well, as is a normal practice, based on a gap analysis that

was performed after extensive discussions with various

levels of people across the length and breadth of our work

places, some of the initiatives that have been introduced /

being introduced are discussed below:

EHS Management System:

Scope of the management system is extended to the IC as a

whole, instead of restricting it the EHS function alone; in-line

with this requirement, Mr. K. Kannan (VP & Head for IT&IS

BU) was chosen to be the Management Representative

(MR). All the procedures are being modified with a single

line objective of bringing a positive EHS culture among all

the employees.

Competence Building Workshop:

One of the first and foremost need was to empower and

motivate the EHS team members to be self-starters/ self-

motivated; a well-designed Competence Building Workshop

(a one-day interactive program) has been designed and has

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been completed in all the Clusters; this will be continued

once in three months in all the clusters to serve as an

opportunity to rejuvenate them and to facilitate them to

function in a more focussed manner.

Pro-active EHS Performance Monitoring System:

EHS performance measurement was construed to be

the accident/ incident ratings only and there was a lack

of measuring the proactive EHS performance. Based

on this, an extensive and comprehensive proactive EHS

performance measures have been designed and launched

since April 2013, using which, individual EHS performance

of all the employees (staff members) at site is being tracked

down. This will help the management to recognize the top

performers on a monthly basis and to counsel the poor

performers so that they can be facilitated to perform better

during the subsequent months.

EHS Suggestion Scheme & Nearmiss Reporting:

Serious focus is being given to collect and capture all the

minor injury and no injury incidents, which ultimately lead

to serious injury incidents, if not taken seriously; all levels

of employees are being encouraged to report the hazards/

unsafe conditions at the work place either through the

existing suggestion scheme or by calling the safety engineers

over phone. Every deviation from the existing practice is

being looked at as an “opportunity to learn”, rather than

a violation being committed by an individual (and hence a

need to punish someone).

All the deviations are only symptoms and root cause analysis

(RCA) is being encouraged to find out the actual failure that

allowed the symptom to exist so that a permanent solution

can be worked out. All the EHS personnel are being groomed

to diagnose the causes of failures/ deviations (through RCA

techniques) so that they can prescribe correct medicines

(solutions), rather than treating the symptoms alone or

being policemen, (catching people doing wrong things).

Safety Improvement Slip

All the site engineers and managers have been provided

with a safety improvement slip (booklet) and have been

requested to issue it to all those who are not doing what

they are supposed to be doing in their respective area of

work towards EHS requirements; this has brought in a

culture of EHS being monitored/ nurtured by one and all

– not just by the EHS team members alone! “No blame”

culture is being brought in/ promoted in all the incident

investigations.

EHS Leadership Program

As the readers of “The Helmet” are aware, a two days’

training program on “Construction Safety” is being

organized for all the staff members for the past many years.

However, senior staff members (above the level of M2) are

excluded from this training program and hence a one day

workshop on “EHS Leadership” has been designed and in

fact is scheduled in the training calendar, released by HR

department. This is likely to create ownership / involvement of

project directors / managers and construction managers.

One day Workshop on Internal Audit Techniques

In addition, refresher training was organized recently for all

the internal EHS auditors to facilitate them to conduct audit

in a more comprehensive manner and to leave behind (with

the auditee) a set of “opportunity for improvement” rather

than a set of “Non-Compliances”.

One final, but an important cultural change being

promoted is to integrate the EHS requirements in the way

we do business in our IC. For ex: in all the training programs

(technical, behavioural, functional and managerial) being

organized by HR department, EHS requirements are

being built-in. Similarly, it is proposed to embed the EHS

requirements, while procuring materials / machinery / men,

right at the source, so that there is no need for ‘tinkering’ it

to make it safer (alright), after it is procured/ hired.

Well, we have set an ambitious goal for ourselves for the

year 2013-14, with a fond hope that all employees will

cooperate with us in all earnest in this drive. With folded

hands, all the readers of “The Helmet” (from B&F IC) are

requested to join this exciting journey and be a part of

this ongoing drive to eradicate the menace of incidents /

accidents v/ dangerous occurrences.

M. Kamarajan

Head EHS Buildings & Factories

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Hazard (Unsafe Act / Unsafe Condition) to be corrected & prohibited

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Hazard (UA/UC)Tick if

applicableSl. No

Hazard (UA/UC)Tick if applicable

1 Poor Housekeeping11 Not using the required PPE

(Personal Protective Equipment)

2 Working without proper access /

egress.

12 Found smoking in site premises other

than the designated zone.

3 Not providing hard barricades in

floor edges

13 Found urinating in site premises other

than designated toilets.

4 Unauthorized removal of Lift Shaft

gate.

14 Using Short cuts

5 Unauthorized removal of

protections, provided for the

openings

15 Unauthorized operation of the

equipment’s / vehicles / power tools.

6 Use of equipment’s / vehicles /

power tools / scaffold / ladder

without valid inspection tag.

16 Throwing materials from / to higher

elevation

7 Using machineries without guard

(all rotating / moving parts)

17 Laid the power cable in unsafe

manner

8 Not clearing the debris at the end

of the shift

18 Electrical connections drawn from

socket without plug top.

9 Making safety devices inoperative19 Horse play in the job

10 Doing jobs without valid permits

as defined in EHSMS.

20 Leaving loose material in unsafe

location

10 a Other Unsafe conditions

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Helmet Congratulates the following sites for achieving

THREE Million and more LTI Free Safe Man-Hours

SafetyRoll of Honour

The Address - Wadhwa Housing Project, Ghatkopar Million Safe Man Hours, January 2010 to March 2013

Heidelberg Project, Damoh Million Safe Man Hours, July 2010 to March 2013

Vicat Sagar Project Million Safe Man Hours, July 2010 to March 2013

Rajashree cement plant Project, Malkhed Million Safe Man Hours, March 2011 to March 2013

Bengal NRI Housing Project, Kolkata Million Safe Man Hours, July 2011 to March 2013

NISER Project, Bhubaneswar Million Safe Man Hours, September 2011 to March 2013

Delhi ONE ProjectMillion Safe Man Hours, December 2011 to March 2013

Godrej Housing Project, Kolkata Million Safe Man Hours, July 2009 to March 2013

Grasim project, BharuchMillion Safe Man Hours, October 2011 to March 2013

ESIC Hospital Project, Kovai Million Safe Man Hours, March 2011 to March 2013

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Project, DahejMillion Safe Man Hours, October 2011 to March 2013

Manikgarh cement Plant Project, Chandrapur Million Safe Man Hours, March 2011 to March 2013

ESIC Hospital Project, KollamMillion Safe Man Hours, April 2010 to March 2013

TCS project, KochiMillion Safe Man Hours, October 2011 to March 2013

River View Apartments ph-II Project, LucknowMillion Safe Man Hours, March 2012 to March 2013

Mall of India Project, NoidaMillion Safe Man Hours, September 2011 to March 2013

Boeing MRO Project, NagpurMillion Safe Man Hours, March 2011 to March 2013

Maruti C-line Project, ManesarMillion Safe Man Hours, October 2010 to March 2013

CESC shopping Mall project, Kolkata Million Safe Man Hours, July 2010 to March 2013

Orchid Crown Project, PrabhadeviMillion Safe Man Hours, April 2010 to March 2013

Godrej Garden City ph-III project, AhmedabadMillion Safe Man Hours, July 2011 to March 2013

Seawoods project, Mumbai Million Safe Man Hours, July 2011 to March 2013

Godrej garden city ph I & II project, AhmedabadMillion Safe Man Hours, September 2011 to March 2013

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RMZ Galleria Project, Bangalore Million Safe Man Hours, February 2012 to March 2013

Cognizant Elcot IT Park Project, SholinganallurMillion Safe Man Hours, October 2012 to March 2013

Nestle Factory Project, SamalkhaMillion Safe Man Hours, May 2010 to March 2013

SNU Project, DadriMillion Safe Man Hours, October 2011 to March 2013

Wadhwa project, BKC MumbaiMillion Safe Man Hours, December 2010 to March 2013

Victory Valley Project, GurgaonMillion Safe Man Hours, April 2012 to March 2013

DLF-Mico project, EgmoreMillion Safe Man Hours, December 2011 to March 2013

M3M Golf estate project, GurgaonMillion Safe Man Hours, June 2011 to March 2013

Godrej one project, MumbaiMillion Safe Man Hours, February 2011 to March 2013

DIAL ATC Tower ProjectMillion Safe Man Hours, January 2012 to March 2013

Omkar Rehab project, MaladMillion Safe Man Hours, July 2011 to March 2013

CMRL Depot project, KoyambeduMillion Safe Man Hours, December 2010 to March 2013

Omkar Rehab building project, BhoiwadaMillion Safe Man Hours, June 2011 to March 2013

BMRCL R4 P2 package Project, BangaloreMillion Safe Man Hours, April 2009 to March 2013

TCS Garima Park projectMillion Safe Man Hours, August 2012 to March 2013

TCS Customer Care Centre, SiruseriMillion Safe Man Hours, April 2012 to March 2013

Construction of MSIL Proving Ground project, RohtakMillion Safe Man Hours, July 2011 to March 2013

IREO Rise project, MohaliMillion Safe Man Hours, March 2012 to March 2013

HONDA Ph-II Extension Project, Bhiwadi Million Safe Man Hours, April 2012 to March 2013

Minerva Tower Project, MumbaiMillion Safe Man Hours, July 2011 to March 2013

Lodha Fiorenza Project, GoregaonMillion Safe Man Hours, August 2011 to March 2013

Prestige Bella Vista Project, ChennaiMillion Safe Man Hours, April 2012 to March 2013

Kingfisher Tower Project, BangaloreMillion Safe Man Hours, October 2011 to March 2013

Atmosphere Project, KolkataMillion Safe Man Hours, July 2011 to March 2013

VGS Dulhera ProjectMillion Safe Man Hours, November 2011 to March 2013

Omkar Rehab project, WorliMillion Safe Man Hours, November 2011 to March 2013

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Construction Safety

Safety and Me

Buildings & Factories

Safety is not a tick-box for various programs or actions taken (in various checklists), but it is to develop a proactive mindset. Being reactive is responding to a situation where a failure has occurred and the fallout has impacted on the operations. The enormity of the fallout can be as small as losing a few minutes of productivity to huge measurable losses including human lives. A pro-active approach to the management of safety, both on the job and off the job, supports the business and ensures that the interests of all stakeholders are protected.

A term that is commonly used across all sectors (but not fully understood by many) is ‘Safety Culture’. Safety culture is a sub-set of the overall culture of the organisation and will vary with the industry or activity. The safety performance of an organisation depends largely on the safety culture of the organisation. Safety culture comprises of the shared values, perceptions, attitudes, behaviour and a combination of knowledge, skills, aptitudes and the collective experience among the employees, who form the organisation.

Culture develops from the combined experience of the people within the organisation, not necessarily planned in advance and need not be the culture the organisation desires to have. The uniqueness of safety culture is that it is not stagnant; there are a whole lot of factors that influence changes to keep the momentum going. It (safety culture) reacts to experience, changes in the organisation’s philosophy and the impact of external and internal stakeholders. Technological advances resulting in process modifications and elimination of human interface are also critical to safety culture. In other words, the organization should keep a vigil on the likely changes in the safety culture due to the arrival of new employees, technological advances, process modifications and the influence of the stockholders and establish a course correction (in the culture) if found necessary.

The perception of safety will vary with people groups based on ethnicity, access to information, education and experience and bias towards recognizing safety comes first in real terms and not just remain as a


slogan within the organisation. Organisations with diverse ethnic and language groups forming part of its workforce have a greater challenge in moulding a common safety culture or in other words to have everyone read off the same page when it comes to safety. This challenge is real and the management has to take steps to counter this aspect of managing the workforce in a manner which will be acceptable to all who are employed. Safety culture is shaped by and has a direct relation to the individual, task and the organisation and these can have much variance.

Organisations are run by people and hence their psychological, behavioral and situational factors mould the work culture which the organisation will possess and this in turn will influence or create the safety culture of the organisation. Within the overall culture, a variety of sub-cultures will exist in the organisation depending on the nature of the business whether it is in a high risk sector like nuclear, oil/gas or an everyday office environment where the severity of the outcome of an unwanted incident will be lower.

The origin of the term Safety Culture is from the report published in 1987 by OECD Nuclear Agency (INSAG, 1988) on the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. A definition of safety culture widely used is ‘...the product of individual and group values, attitudes, competencies, and patterns of behaviour that determine the commitment to, and the style and proficiency of, an organisation’s Health & Safety programs. Organisations with a positive safety culture are characterised by communications founded on mutual trust, by shared perceptions

of the importance of safety, and by confidence in the efficacy of preventative measures’. – The Advisory Committee for Safety in Nuclear Installations, subsequently adopted by the UK Health and Safety Executive.

Developing a culture with safety as the core value is essential for a business to survive, since the key stakeholders are the individuals, organisation and the state as a regulatory body representing the interests of the larger society and everybody will have a win-win situation.

Management systems are much talked about and scrupulously followed in certain aspects like procurement, production and quality. Adopting the same approach to managing the safety aspects of the personnel and assets ensures that the delivery of quality products and services are ensured. Identifying the gaps in safety in the human and material capital employed in the organisation will be the first step towards building a safety culture.

Questions to ponder

What is the organisation culture at my workplace?

Why is the safety culture (within my workplace and beyond) not at par with best in its class?

What will be my contribution to enhancing safety culture?

Josy John Head-EHS, MIAL Project



Occupational Stress Management

Stress exists from time immemorial. Today with

modernisation, we have a mechanised world having

the sedentary, highly competitive jobs, alcohol abuse,

excessive smoking, imbalanced diet and total lack

of exercise, which has totally changed our lifestyle.

Stress is the greatest enemy of your health if allowed

to overcome you. Yet it can be a friend if managed

properly.

What is the stress?

Stress in Physics is defined as a “Force that deforms

bodies”. In human begins, stress does deform the

body, in the long run, in the form of stress related

diseases.

Human Responses to stress

The human body responds to stress with certain

temporary physiological changes. This response

depends on the vulnerability of each individual’s

system and personality. If a person’s gastro-intestinal

system is sensitive, he would have either hyperacidity,

loose motions or constipation. A particular stress may

cause no harm to one person,while being a high stress

to another.

Occupational stressors

A: Environmental (Physical) stressors

The environmental stresses are heat, light, noise,

chemicals and ergonomic stress. These are relatively

easy to manage by modification in the work

environment or re-design of work place.

B: Psychosocial Stressors

These are more difficult to manage as they cause

internal stress on the body. Psychosocial stress arises

from an individual’s inability to adapt to change.

Due to these higher responsibilities, white collared

employee’s experiences greater psychosocial stress.

Women employees are put to higher stress because

of their dual roles as bread winner and house wife.

With globalisation comes high competitiveness, high

targets and demands, inadequate qualifications,

limited growth opportunities, impersonal

relationships, which increase the stress.

How to identify stress effects?

Signs of stress effects

1. PHYSICAL: Intense exertion, manual labor, lack of sleep, travel

2. CHEMICAL: Drugs, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and environmental pollutants such as cleaning chemicals or pesticides

3. MENTAL: Perfectionism, worry, anxiety, long work hours

4. EMOTIONAL: Anger, guilt, loneliness, sadness, fear

5. NUTRITIONAL: Food allergies, vitamin and mineral deficiency



6. TRAUMATIC: Injuries or burns, surgery, illness, infections, extreme temperatures

7. PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL: Troubled relationships, financial or career pressures, challenges with life goals, spiritual alignment and general state of happiness

Stress Related Diseases

Stress, if not managed properly can lead to p r e c i p i t a t i o n of following diseases or their aggravation if already existing.

Peptic ulcer, u l c e r a t i v e colitis, coronary artery disease, cerebro-vascular disease, Hypertension, diabetes, headaches/migraine, back pain, pain in the neck, bronchial asthma, psychosomatic diseases and sexual problems.

Management of Occupational Stress

y Plan your work well with proper time management.

y Don’t hide weakness and inadequacies,try to overcome them

y Avoid postponing things you are supposed to do now, a c c u m u l a t e d work can cause the stress

y Set reasonable/realistic goals

y A v o i d procrastination

y Set boundaries

y Listen to your favorite songs

y Place your stressors if you can ( e.g. m a r r i a g e ,

divorce, changing a house or changing a job)

y Don’t compromise your values/beliefs

y Do regular physical andyoga exercises

y Do regular relaxation exercises like breathing and guide imagery

y Make time for recreation and take vacations

y Take active part in family matters and spend time with family

y Maintain a proper balanced diet. Avoid excessive smoking and alcohol consumption.

y 30 to 40 minutes of aerobic exercises daily helps provide relaxation

y Have adequate rest and sleep

y Periodical medical check-up, helps early detection and corrective action against stress related diseases

y The key word is Balance

y Maintian balance with a POSITIVE ATTITUDE to mange the Stress

y

G. Madhav Kumar Cluster EHS Manager,

Hyderabad



Questions on Heat Stress

1. What is the correct definition for the heat stress index? Select from the following:

A. The ratio of relative humidity to absolute humidity.

B. The ratio of wet bulb temperature to dry bulb temperature.

C. The ratio of the evaporative heat loss required to maintain body temperature to the maximum evaporative heat loss.

D. The ratio of the dew point to 50% relative humidity.

2. The transfer of heat directly to objects through fluids contacting the body is known as:

A. Acclimatization

B. Metabolic heat transfer

C. Radiation

D. Convection

3. What is the convection heat load for employees working in a 20 mph wind at 85 F?

A. Minus (-) 11440 BTU/HR

B. Minus (-) 576 BTU/HR

C. 1760 BTU/HR

D. 11440 BTU/HR

4. A 35 year old man is shovelling sand in a construction site during a hot summer day.

The man takes 10-minutes break every hour. What is the maximum heart rate for him, after resting for 1 minute, which will not indicate he is becoming overstressed?

A. 90 bpm (beats per minute)

B. 125 bpm

C. 145 bpm

D. 180 bpm

5. Calculate the estimated radiant heat load from surrounding objects with radiant temperature of 1010 F.

A. 90 cal/min

B. 90 cal/hour

C. 90 BTU/min

D. 90 BTU/hour

6. A man,during the early morning hours, when his house is relatively cold (during the winter months in North India), feels the cold wooden floor through his woollen socks, as he stands at his computer table checking e-mails.

What type of heat loss is the man experiencing through his feet?

A. Conductive

B. Convective

C. Evaporative

D. Radiant

7. Which of the terms below correctly defines the heat load placed on the human body?

A. Thermal strain

B. Heat syncope

C. Metabolic work rate

D. Thermal stress

8. What is the outdoor wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) on a sunny day, when the wet bulb temperature (WBT) is 750F, the dry bulb temperature is (DBT) is 820 F, and the globe temperature (Globe Temperature) is 840 F? Choose from the following:

A. 75.00 F

B. 77.50 F

C. 77.70 F

D. 80.30 F

9. The psychrometric chart provides information on which of the following?

A. Water vapor pressure

B. Dry bulb temperature

C. Relative humidity

D. All of the above are referenced on the psychrometric chart.

10. In extremely cold weather conditions, as the body loses heat, particular core body temperature marks the beginning of a condition called hypothermia; what is that temperature?

A. 37 Celsius

B. 35 Celsius

C. 33 Celsius

D. 31 CelsiusTurn over leaf for answers

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Answers for Heat Stress Q&A

1. The heat stress index is the evaporative heat loss required to maintain body temperature divided by the maximum available heat loss through evaporation. If the required evaporative heat loss to maintain the correct body temperature is more than the maximum available heat loss through evaporation (which depends mostly on the body’s ability to perspire)

The correct solution is C.

2. Acclimatization is the process of gradually getting used to a much warmer environment.

Metabolism generates heat internally in the body.

Some heat is transferred through radiant energy.

Convection is the transfer of heat through direct contact with fluids such as air or water.

The correct solution is D.

3. Convection = 0.65V0.6 (T-95) is the equation to be used;

Where,

V = air velocity (in fpm)

T= temperature (oF) in Fahrenheit

Air velocity is given as 20 miles per hour; this has to be converted to foot per minute (fpm)

20 mph = 20X5280/60 fpm (1 mile = 5280 feet; 1 hour = 60 min)

= 1760 fpm

Convection = 0.65 (1760)0.6(85-95) = - 576 BTU/HR

The correct solution is B.

4. A person is probably becoming overstressed when their sustained heart rate exceeds(180– their age).180 – 35 = 145 bpm (beats per minute)The correct solution is C.

5. Radiant heat load is calculated using the following equation:

R = 15(tw – 95)

Where,

R = radiant heat load (BTU/hour)

tw = radiant temperature of surrounding objects (F)

R = 15(101 – 95) = 90 BTU/hour

The correct solution is D.

6. Conduction is the heat transfer through solid objects.

Convection is the heat transfer through contact with moving fluids. When we are dealing with heat stress, the moving fluid is usually the atmospheric air.

Evaporation is the heat lost through water (sweat) evaporating from the skin.

Radiant heat transfer occurs through infrared radiation between objects.

The man feels the cold from direct contact between the woollen socks and the floor.

Hence the correct solution is A.

7. Thermal stress is the heat load placed on the body. This can also be called as heat stress.Thermal strain is the body’s response to thermal stress. Heat syncope is the reduction of blood to the brain.Hence the correct solution is D.

8. The WBGT under a solar load = 0.7WBT + 0.2GT + 0.1 DBT

WBGT = 0.7(75) + 0.2(84) + 0.1(82) = 77.5

The correct solution is B.

PS: For cloudy days, DBT is ignored in the equation; it would be revised as: WBGT = 0.7 WB + 0.3 GT

9. The psychrometric chart provides a graphical relationship for water vapor pressure, dry bulb temperature, wet bulb temperature, relative humidity, and dew point.

Hence the correct solution is D.

10. 37oC - normal oral temperature (core body temperature)35oC – Body starts shivering

33oC - Severe hypothermia sets-in, below this temperature

31oC – Person becomes unconsciousness, blood pressure is difficult to obtain, shivering stops

Hence, the correct solution is C.

M. Kamarajan Head - EHS, Buildings & Factories

Buildings & Factories14 HELMET Jan - Mar 2013


Operation of Mobile Cranes Near Energized Transmitters or Electric Power Lines

It is recognized that operating mobile cranes where they can become electrified from electric power lines and transmitter towers is an extremely hazardous practice. It is advisable to perform the work to ensure that there is no possibility of the crane, load line, or load becoming a conductive path.

Operating Near a Transmitter Tower

Before initiating work near a transmitter tower(e.g., radio, microwave), where an electrical charge can be induced in the equipment or materials being handled, the transmitter shall be de-energized or tests shall be made to determine if electrical charge is induced on the crane. If an electrical charge is induced and the transmitter cannot be de-energized, the following shall be done:

a. The equipment shall be provided with an electrical ground directly to the upper rotating structure supporting the boom.

b. Ground jumper cables shall be attached to the materials that are being handled.

c. Combustible and flammable materials shall be removed from the immediate area before operations.

Operating Near Electric Power Lines (See Figure 1)

Any overhead wire shall be considered to be an energized line unless and until the owner of the line or the electrical utility authorities indicate that it is not an energized line. Do not rely on the coverings of wires for protection.

The following four conditions must be considered when operating a mobile crane near electric power lines:

a. Power lines de-energized and grounded.

b. Power lines energized, crane operating less than the erected/fully extended boom length away.

c. Power lines energized, crane within prohibited zone.

d. Crane in transit, no load and boom lowered.

Crane Operation Near De-energized and Grounded Electric Power Lines

This describes the preferred condition under which the operation can be performed safely. The hazard of injury or death due to electrocution can been removed.


The following steps shall be taken to ensure that de-energization of the power lines has occurred:

a. The Power Company or owner of the power lines shall de-energize the lines.

b. The lines shall be visibly grounded to avoid electrical feedback and appropriately marked at the job-site location.



c. A qualified representative of the owner of the lines or a designated representative of the electrical utility shall be on site to verify that steps (a) and (b) have been completed and that the lines are not energized.

d. If cage-type boom guards, insulating links, or other proximity warning devices are used on cranes, such devices shall not be used as a substitute for requirements of ‘working near energized power lines’. If such devices are used, due to the lethal nature of electrical hazards and to lessen the potential of false security, the crane operator, crew, and load handling personnel shall receive instructions and have an understanding of:

(1) The electrical hazard involved,

(2) Operating conditions for the devices,

(3) Limitations of such devices, and

(4) Testing requirements prescribed by the device manufacturer.

Power lines energized, crane operating within the erected/ fully extended boom length of the prohibited zone (see Figure 2).

a. An on site meeting between project management and a qualified representative of the owner of the power lines or a designated representative of the electrical utility shall take place to establish the procedures to safely complete the operations.

b. The specified clearance between the power lines and the crane, load line, and load shall be maintained at all times as specified in Table 1 and shown in Figure 3.

c. Load control, when required, shall utilize tag lines of a non conductive type. (Are commended choice

a. When operating near high-voltage power lines

Normal voltage (phase to phase)

Minimum required Clearance

To 50 kV 10 ft (3.1 m)

Over 50 to 200 kV 15 ft (4.6 m)

Over 200 to 350 kV 20 ft (6.1 m)

Over 350 to 500 kV 25 ft (7.6 m)

Over 500 to 750 kV 35 ft (10.7 m)

Over 750 to 1000 kV 45 ft (13.7 m)


for a non conductive tag line is dry rope, made of polypropylene or polyethylene fibre.)

d. A qualified signaller, whose sole responsibility is to verify that the required clearance is maintained, shall be in constant contact with the crane operator.

e. No one shall be permitted to touch the crane or the load unless the signaller indicates it is safe to do so.

f. Operation of boom and load over electric power lines is extremely dangerous due to limited perception of distance and multiple contact points as viewed from the position of the operator and/or position of the signaller. The operator should avoid operating the crane,with or without a load, in this area.

g. The horizontal and vertical distance of movement of long span lines due to the wind shall be added to the minimum clearance distance as specified in Table 1. A qualified representative of the owner of the power lines or a designated representative of the electrical utility shall be consulted for specific distances.

h. A qualified person should attach devices such as ribbons, balls, etc., to the power lines to improve visibility, or equivalent means employed to aid in location of the Danger Zone.

i. If cage-type boom guards, insulating links, or other proximity warning devices are used on cranes, such devices shall not be used as a substitute for requirements of ‘working near energized power lines’. If such devices are used, due to the lethal nature of electrical hazards and to lessen the potential of false security, the crane operator, crew, and load handling personnel shall receive instructions and have an understanding of the following:

(1) The electrical hazard involved

(2) Operating conditions for the devices

(3) Limitations of such devices

Figure 1. Operating Cranes Near Electrical Power Lines Not Within a Boom Length of Prohibited Zone.



Table1. Safe Working Distance from Power Lines.

b. While in transit with no load and boom or mast lowered

Normal voltage (phase to phase)

Minimum required Clearance

To 0.75 kV 4 ft (1.2 m)

Over 0.75 to 50 kV 6 ft (1.8 m)

Over 50 to 345 kV 10 ft (3.1 m)

Over 345 to 700 kV 16 ft (4.9 m)

Over 750 to 1000 kV 20 ft (6.1 m)


Crane operations within the prohibited zone and the power lines are energized.

CAUTION: Working in the prohibited zone with power lines energized requires very disciplined and extraordinary safety precautions, including direct involvement and support from the electric utility organization.

a. Before such operations take place, a qualified person responsible for crane operations and a qualified representative of the utility or an engineer qualified in power line transmission, after visiting the site together, shall determine whether operating the crane within the Prohibited Zone is the most feasible way to complete the job. Both persons shall set minimum required clearances and procedures for safe operations. These operations shall be under their supervision. Before crane operations within the Prohibited Zone, the following may be required:

(1) Crane/load grounding to a neutral line by the utility.

(2) Electrical system protective devices that automatically re-energize the circuit after a power line contact occurrence blocked or disengaged to inhibit this function.

(3) Insulated barriers, which are neither a part of, nor an attachment to the crane and which will not allow contact between the energized electric power lines and the crane, load lines, or load.

(4) Non conductive barricades to restrict access to the crane work area.

b. Load control, when required, shall utilize tag lines of a non conductive type. (Are commended choice for a non conductive tag line is dry rope made of polypropylene or polyethylene fibre.)

c. A qualified signaller, whose sole responsibility is to verify that the established clearances are maintained, shall be in constant contact with the crane operator.

d. The person responsible for the operation shall alert and warn the crane operator and all persons working around or near the crane about hazard of electrocution or serious injury and instruct those persons on how to avoid the hazard.

e. All non-essential personnel shall be removed from the crane work area.

f. No one shall be permitted to touch the crane or the load unless the signaller indicates it is safe to do so.

g. If cage-type boom guards, insulating links, or other proximity warning devices are used on cranes, such devices shall not be used as a substitute for requirements for working near energized power lines. If such devices are used, due to the lethal nature of electrical hazards and to lessen the potential of false security, the crane operator, crew, and load handling personnel shall receive instructions and have an understanding of the following:

(1) The electrical hazard involved

(2) Operating conditions for the devices

(3) Limitations of such devices


Crane in transit with no load and boom lowered

a. Cranes in transit with no load and boom lowered shall maintain the minimum clearance as specified in Table 1(b).

b. If during transit, there is a reasonable possibility of getting near a power line, a persons hall be assigned to observe the clearance and give warning before the crane approaches the minimum required clearance. It is important that this person not be distracted or assigned other duties while observing power line clearance.

c. When planning transit of the crane, the effect of speed and terrain on the boom and crane movement shall be considered.

Reference: Chapter 14 of the Book DOE-RL-92-36, Hanford Site Hoisting and Rigging Manual



HOW DID WE MANAGE HSE PERFORMANCE? A Report from Airport Project, Salalah, Oman


Throughout the world, it is stated that HSE is not considered as “First Option” or ‘First Priority’ but as “Great Value” for every one and to every establishment.

This is not just a ‘buzzword’ but a reality at Salalah Airport Project-Oman and the entire team takes it as a pride in implementing the Best International HSE practices. Of course, this is no easy task, but the result of Planning, Perseverance & Commitment.

This includes but is not limited to:

¾ Health: well-maintained workmen camp facilities, mandatory HSE induction for everyone before entering the project.

¾ Welfare measures: rest shed at each location, dining room, first aid, cool drinking water, smoking booth, prayer room facilities, and site clinic managed by qualified doctors.

¾ Safety: approved method statement for every task and implementation, HSE awareness training,Strict Permit To Work (PTW) System, special permits for extended working beyond normal hours, holiday / night works

and compliance to the standards & legal requirements.

¾ Plant & Machinery: traffic and logistics management and emergency preparedness & mock drills.

¾ Environmental: monitoring on continuous air quality, noise / dust, FOD control and housekeeping are mandatory.

Project Features:

y L&T’s First International Airport Project, consortium with Larsen & Toubro, India and Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG, Oman

y The Passenger Terminal Building with a gross floor area of approximately 66,000 sq.m

y Capacity: Stage 1: Handling ONE million passengers per annum & Two Million at later stage

y The airfield consists of a 4 km long runway with CAT II approach and guidance system

y Project has 250 plus staff and 6500 work force.


HSE Induction training mandatory for all personnel to work in MC5

MC5 - HSE “ZERO TOLERANCE “POLICY

Subject Issue Action

Welfare None or insufficient provisions Stop the work

PPE None or insufficient protection Stop the work of that person (s)

Driving rulesNot using seat belt, excessive speed,

using mobile phone

Record, report to employer for formal disciplinary action.

Repeated offenders will be removed from the project

Identification cardPeople who cannot produce / refuse

to show photo ID

Remove them from the project (either permanently or until they

can comply)

Code of conduct Aggressive Behaviour Remove them from the project and

escalate the issue

External works (Such as road diversions)

Any unsafe practices observed Stop the work

Drugs and AlcoholAny person working under the

influenceRemove from the project

Permit to work system Deviation & Unsafe practice Stop the work


HSE Procedure

In addition to the Monthly/Spot Motivational schemes, we have strict disciplinary procedures. All HSE / Security and Traffic Violations are dealt within the coverage of agreed Disciplinary procedure/ Zero Tolerance Policy.

This policy is approved by Client Engineer, is distributed / disseminated to all the site personnel and the defaulters are dealt with accordingly. Any penalty payment received from these violators is used for the Promotional/Motivational activities.


Scaffolding Stairs (Separate Entry / Exit)

Test for Height Work

Safety Awareness and Refresher Training

y Every week one critical activity is selected to create awareness to all concerned (on the associated risk & related controls to contain the risks).

y Monthly drivers’ forum is conducted in which the traffic violations and disciplinary actions taken are discussed.

y Safe drivers are rewarded with gifts and appreciation.

HSE Appreciation for 10 Million Safe Man hours

Environmental controls:

y Dust Noise, Birds and Animal monitoring (Day and Night)

y Waste Management and control at site

y Consumption of water (Personnel use, Dust suppression and Site construction activities)

y Consumption of Fuel versus the Equipment’s / DGs run at site

y Equipment / DGs Emission check and control

y Consultant’s Monthly environmental report to contractor and Quarterly Environmental reporting to MECA (Ministry of Environment and Climatic Affairs)

This Airport Project is Unique in its HSE compliance and commitment, which has led us to over 23 Million Man Hours without any significant incident and the journey

continues…

V. Balaji Head-HSE


Special Permits - In line with OMAN Labour law and MC5 General Contract Requirements (GCR)

y Working time per day per person (maximum hrs.) = 12hrs (including overtime)

y To work beyond normal Hours (9 hours), extended work permit shall be obtained in advance

y To work on holiday, holiday work permit and

To work at night, night work permit is required.

All the permits need to be applied in advance and approved by contract HSE and Client Engineer. The approved copy is shared to all concerned and copies sent to security / Time office / Site clinic and HSE- for Man power & HSE management.


20 - TIPS to reduce Pollution

1. Go paperless, Save environment: Sure you can’t stop advertisement leaflets coming in to your mail box (shouldn’t there be an environmental law to ban this practice, or at least, be made mandatory to use recycled paper?) but, you can control the statements, updates and notices which you get from your financial institutions.

Select ‘paperless’ as the mode of communication. Most people support this. It’s high time that all govt. agencies implement this too.

2. Stop using bottled water: This may be very hard for many, I understand. If it’s not that hard for you, start using re-usable materials and fill it up every time.

3. Stop smoking: Smoking creates pollution inside of your body and for the people around you. Even after hours of smoking, your kids can be recipients of harmful effects of your nicotine consumption.

“The pollution caused by cigarettes does not stop in our bodies or the air around us; it also affects the land we live on and the water that we drink. Millions of cigarette butts are discarded on to the ground every day“.

4. Use less electricity: There are various options to save on electricity. The easiest of all is to use a fan instead of an AC, if you can. Air drying clothes, letting sunlight come inside the home during winter and blocking it during summer are other easy options to try out at your home.

5. Use less gas: Bike to work, car-pooling are the easier options you can try. There are various other effective line.

6. Recycle: Don’t just throw your old electronics and batteries to trash. Make use of local free recycling facilities. Dispose your plastic containers as well by separating them out from normal trash.

7. Use reusable shopping bags: They are made of cloth and need cleaning once a week. This helps in eliminating a lot of plastics from our life.

8. Buy fresh local produce: Whenever you have option to buy from farmer’s market or local grocers, give it a preference. Processed goods take a lot of energy, first for processing part and later, the fuel consumption involved in transportation.

9. Save water: Sweet water is a scarce resource and it’s being depleted at a greater pace than earth is replenishing it. There are various ways to save water in everyday use from fixing leaky outlets to adjusting the timers on sprinklers.

10. Use emails and e-Greetings: Unless you are already using it, what’s preventing you from going ‘e’ route? Apart from being environment friendly, it also reduces effort required to pass your message across.

11. Use ceramic cups: Instead of plastic, paper or Styrofoam, the ceramic cups can be used over and over. This reduces the impact on the environment and on your budget.

12. Print less: Unless it’s absolutely necessary to print, refrain

from doing so. When you do have to print, consider printing on both sides of the paper.

13. Refuse receipts: I understand this is just a small savings of paper use here, but every little bit helps! Use credit/debit card to pay at the stores and decline the printing of the receipt. Your purchase is documented in your statements any way. If required for taxes, you can easily access the information.

14. Reuse and re-purpose: Whenever possible, re-use the containers, cartons and envelops. Oh, your tooth-brush as well! For cleaning sports shoes

15. Use energy-efficient bulbs: In the long run they save a lot of money and energy. Best are the LED bulbs, even fluorescent light bulbs consume 1/3rd (or lesser) of the energy of incandescent light bulbs.

16. Use clothes more than paper: Reduce paper usage by using cloths to wipe your hands or the things you normally wipe with paper towels.

17. Use microwave: Numerous dishes can be cooked in microwave. Use microwave more often to reduce your carbon footprints.

18. Leak proof your home: Ensure you are not losing warmth or cool through leakages, by having your home properly insulated and window and door seals checked. By doing so, you are saving energy and money.

19. Replace air filters: AC air filters for your home and car, if replaced regularly, can save a lot of energy which in turn can save you money.

20. Consume less: This is for your financial good as well. Live simple, use your furniture and clothes until they can’t be used any more. If possible, check out used items on Craigslist or garage sales.

Hemant Kadu

Cluster EHS Manager, Mumbai Cluster - RB&F



“It happened – it can happen – Prevent it”

Waiting for you

What happened?

An accident occurred while shifting of concrete slabs from ground level to the roof of a building (around 10 meters high). While lifting the concrete precast slabs of “unknown weight” using the mobile crane, the boom of the crane collapsed.

What went wrong?

y Lifting overload without assessing the weight and the associated risks.

y Pre-lift planning was not carried out.

y Lack of effective supervision.

How to prevent it

y Proper planning to be done prior to any lifting activity.

y Risk assessment must be carried out to identify the hazards and assess the risk before starting of the activity.

y Qualified and competent supervisor shall be assigned for all construction work, especially while dealing with critical lifting and working at height.

y Crane must be inspected for its fitness.

y Only trained workmen shall be engaged for lifting tasks.

y Proper communication to be made between crane operator and rigger team during lifting operation.

y Ensure adequate awareness (Pep talk) to all involved in lifting activity and ensure their capability to handle the required task.

Disclaimer: Accident details published in this magazine are collected from friendly sources, and being circulated with the only objective of learning from the incidents and to take preventive action. This does not represent incidents from any particular organization/site.

Hello Friends

Say, No more accidents.

Your Family is waiting for you,

Be Safe on your work and think of their view.

Smash out the shortcut

By your footstep

Tell the workmen

On your daily Pep.

Implement the Safety

On every of your work,

‘Tied-up’ with the System

To eliminate the dark.

It is indispensable

To live with your kin,

Arranging of food

To survive their being.Indrajit Sengupta

EHS Manager, ITC – Sonar Project

It is essential

Be Healthy and secure

Make friends with environment

Or you will be no more.

No one should allow

To misguide your act.

For the Sake of progress

To do deceiving act.

Be smart of your job

No ‘By-mistake’ any blunder

Make even, all the odds

Stop evils of the Clanger.

Buildings & Factories22 HELMET Jan - Mar 2013


Construction Safety Training Programme

DateName / Subject of the Training Programme

Faculty Coordinator Duration (days/hours)

No. of Praticipants

Location

10-11, Jan 2013 Construction Safety Program Mr. Shailesh A Patel, CEHSM, ABCL 2 19 Ahmedabad

24-25, Jan 2013 Construction Safety Program Mr. Shailesh A Patel, CEHSM, ABCL 2 32 Ahmedabad

15-16, Feb 2013 Construction Safety Program Mr. Shailesh A Patel, CEHSM, ABCL 2 29 Ahmedabad

02-03, Mar 2013 Construction Safety Program Mr. Shailesh A Patel, CEHSM, ABCL 2 26 Ahmedabad



21-22, Feb 2013 Construction Safety Program Dr. Sanjai Srivastava, CEHSM, BLCL 2 18 Bangalore

12-13, Mar 2013 Construction Safety Program Dr. Sanjai Srivastava, CEHSM, BLCL 2 18 Bangalore

12-13, Feb 2013 Construction Safety Program Mr. R.V. Sudhakar, CEHSM, CNCL 2 25 Chennai

13-14, Feb 2013 Construction Safety ProgramMr. Kumud Kumar Jha, Cluster EHS Manager, Delhi

2 35 Delhi

12-13, Mar 2013 Construction Safety ProgramMr. Kumud Kumar Jha, Cluster EHS Manager, Delhi

2 26 Delhi

18-19, Jan 2013 Construction Safety Program Mr. G Madhav Kumar, CEHSM, HYCL 2 25 Hyderabad

5-6, Mar 2013 Construction Safety Program Mr. G Madhav Kumar, CEHSM, HYCL 2 28 Hyderabad

17-18, Jan 2013 Construction Safety Program Mr. Sujit Saha, CEHSM, KKCL 2 19 Kolkata

15-16, Mar 2013 Construction Safety Program Mr. Sujit Saha, CEHSM, KKCL 2 25 Kolkata

13-14, Feb 2013 Construction Safety ProgramMr. Hemant Kadu, CEHSM, MBCL RB&F & Mr. V. Bhavani Shankar, CEHSM, MBCL - CB&A

2 33 Mumbai

7-8, Mar 2013 Construction Safety ProgramMr. Hemant Kadu, CEHSM, MBCL RB&F & Mr. V. Bhavani Shankar, CEHSM, MBCL - CB&A

2 32 Mumbai


2 36 Mumbai


2 24 Mumbai

13-14, Feb 2013 Construction Safety Program Mr. Josy John, Head EHS - MIAL Project 2 36 Mumbai Internal Airport Project

21-22, Feb 2013 Construction Safety Program Mr. Josy John, Head EHS - MIAL Project 2 28 Mumbai Internal Airport Project

28th Feb & 1st Mar 2013

Construction Safety Program Mr. Josy John, Head EHS - MIAL Project 2 37 Mumbai Internal Airport Project

2-3, Mar 2013 Construction Safety Program Mr. Josy John, Head EHS - MIAL Project 2 27 Mumbai Internal Airport Project




11-14, Feb 2013 Certified Scaffold TrainingMr. K.N. Sen, Head HSE, HCP & Mr. P.K. Singh, HSE Manager, HCP

4 32 Delhi

TRAINING PROGRAMMESSafety



Load Testing of Gantry CranesA gantry crane is particularly well suited for lifting and moving heavy objects in limited work area like PC yard and fabrication yard. We do use many gantry cranes with varying capacities ranging from 10 ton to 120 tons at our operations. Most of the incidents involving gantry cranes such as toppling, derailment,collision and overrun can be avoided by ensuring the fitness of the crane and track through pre-deployment, periodical inspections and strictly adhering to safe operating procedures.

Load testing of Gantry crane is therefore a critical requirement to ensure the fitness of crane. Load test shall be carried out as per the guidelines given below:

y All the gantry cranes shall be load tested during any of the below mentioned situations whichever occurs earlier:

¾ New Gantry Crane installation at site

¾ Relocation from one site to another site

¾ Working at a site for 12 months

y After installation and before commissioning, Gantry cranes shall not be used for any other activity without load testing other than for handling / arranging the loads for load testing.

y Load testing to be carried out at 110% of rated capacity of the crane.

y Tandem load testing to be carried out only if the job requirement is such that two cranes need to be used at the same time. In all other cases, the load testing to be carried out only for individual crane.

y Deflection to be checked with reference to the piano wire tied to both ends of the girder.

y Test to be conducted as per latest guidelines of IS807 and

IS3177 standards. Maximum deflection to be measured at rated load only. The maximum allowed deflection is 1/750th of span when measured in mm.

y Load to be kept in suspended condition for 10 minutes before checking the deflection in the center of the main girder.

y Load testing to be carried out with known weights, with pre-cast elements and additional concrete blocks cast for this purpose. Preferably, weights to be painted on loads for future references and to have a better clarity.

y During load testing, lifting hook to be kept at the center of the transverse travel on the main girder and load to be cleared from ground for about one feet.

y After the measurement of deflection at the rated capacity, the overloading of 10% to be added, further load testing to check the structural stability and to compensate possible jerk loads.

y With the complete load (i.e, with 10% extra load) crane needs to be marched for about a distance of 5 metres to check the stability of structures and long travel brakes.

y Record of deflection and tested procedure to be maintained immediately after completion of the testing.

y The complete load testing to be witnessed by P&M in-charge, EHS in-charge, Precast Yard in-charge and a third party competent authority.

Certificate of test should also be taken from the third party competent person (third party) as per the statutory requirements.

S.Sathyanarayana Head - EHS, Infrastructure IC

24 HELMET Jan - Mar 2013 Infrastructure


Kakrapar Atomic Power Project Million Safe Man Hours, February 2010 to

March 2013

Nashik Elevated Corridor Project Million Safe Man Hours, January 2010 to

March 2013

Beawar - Pali - Pindwara Road Project Million Safe Man Hours, December 2011 to

March 2013

Tapovan Vishnugad Hydel Project Million Safe Man Hours, May 2010 to

March 2013

Singoli Bhatwari Hydel Project Million Safe Man Hours, June 2011 to

March 2013

Krishnagiri Walaja Road Project Million Safe Man Hours, December 2011 to

March 2013

Vizag Vessels Project Million Safe Man Hours, November 2011 to

March 2013

Subansiri Hydel Project Million Safe Man Hours, May 2011 to

March 2013

DMRC – CMC1 Project Million Safe Man Hours, July 2010 to

March 2013

Kandla Mundra Road Project Million Safe Man Hours, April 2011 to

March 2013

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Mumbai Mono Rail Project Million Safe Man Hours, September 2012 to

March 2013

Badarpur Faridabad DMRC Million Safe Man Hours, February 2012 to

March 2013

Bharuch Dahej RC Project Million Safe Man Hours, June 2009 to

March 2013

Panskura - Kharagpur RC Project Million Safe Man Hours, September 2009 to

March 2013

Ganjbasoda Sanchi RC Project Million Safe Man Hours, March 2010 to

March 2013

Hosurkrishnagiri Road Project Million Safe Man Hours, April 2012 to

March 2013

Chennai Metro-UG Million Safe Man Hours, August 2012 to

March 2013

DMRC CC-17 Project Million Safe Man Hours, August 2012 to

March 2013

DMRC CC-05 Project Million Safe Man Hours, January 2012 to

March 2013

10 MTPA Rail Siding, TATA JSR Project Million Safe Man Hours, July 2009 to

March 2013

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APPRECIATION

• Best Safety Contractor Award for the year of 2012 – 2013 presented by Mr. Lokesh Kumar, Project Director (NPCIL) received by Mr.I.Chandran (Project Director,M/s L&T), Mr.Pradeep Khare (Project Manager, Main Plant), Mr.R.Sudharsan (EHS-In Charge, M/s L&T), & Mr.J.Dhinesh (Asst Manager - EHS, Main Plant).

• Best Housekeeping Contractor Award for the year of 2012 – 2013 presented by Mr. Lokesh Kumar, Project Director (NPCIL) received by Mr.M.Kannan (Project Manager, CSP), Mr.R.Sudharsan (EHS-In Charge, M/s L&T) and Team Members.

Kakrapar Atomic Power Project

Construction Safety

Road Safety WeekRoad Safety Week (1st to 7th Jan 2013) was celebrated across all projects by organizing awareness programs for employees as well as road users. Few glimpses of the event are given below.

Infrastructure


Two Days EHS Training


To raise EHS awareness among execution staff, two

day training programmes on “Construction EHS

Requirements” for Line management were organized

at different locations. Participants were exposed to

topics like EHS management system, P&M safety,

Fire prevention, Material handling, Excavation,

Work at height, Formwork, Electrical safety, Traffic

management, Environment requirements, Welding,

Grinding and Case studies.

Sl No. Location Date

1.Kolkata Cluster Office

30th & 31st January 2013

2.Delhi Agra Road Project-I

13th - 14th February 2013

3.Delhi Agra Road Project-II

22nd - 23rd February 2013

4. Delhi Cluster Office 26th & 27th February 2013

5. Mumbai Monorail 25th & 26th March 2013

Kolkata Cluster Office

Infrastructure


BBS Training

4-Day Orientation Program for the New Joinees

Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) workshops were organized

various areas to develop Mentors of Behaviour Based

Safety (MBBS) for working towards enhancing the

safety culture. These programs were organized through

expert faculty Dr. H.L. Kaila, Professor of Psychology, BBS

Trainer & Implementer.

An exclusive 4-day orientation program for the new joinees in EHS department was organized from

25th to 28th Feb ’13 at HQ Chennai. The program was aimed at familiarizing the participants with

the EHS management system elements and key technical areas including Plant & Machinery, Material

handling, etc.

SI No. Project Name Date

1. Kakrapar Project 25th Feb 2013

2. Delhi Cluster 14th & 15th March 2013

3. Lata Tapovan 18th & 19th March'1325th Feb 2013 @ Kakrapar Project

Delhi 14th & 15th March

Infrastructure


Competency Certificates Training Programme for Operators & Riggers

Online Health Card at Vizag Vessels project

With a view to have better tracking of the health

monitoring data of workers, online system was launched

at Vizag Vessels project that records and assists in

monitoring of critical health details of all workers

depending on the trade / activity. The online health

card, maintained through intranet portal, contains the

following vital health information pertaining to personal

health factors (B.P, Sugar, Vision, Pulmonary functioning,

chest radiography etc.), health ailments, family health

details, details of injuries (if any).

To increase EHS awareness among Operators and

Riggers, four day “COMPETENCY CERTIFICATION

TRAINING PROGRAM” for crane operators & Riggers

were organized at different locations through

External Agency. Participants were exposed to safe

operating process for operator, rigger safety, group

discussion and onsite practical training.

Sl No.

Site Name

Date External Agency

1.DMRC Project

18.02.13 to 21.02.13 M/S. Labour Net

2. HMRL 06.02.13 to 09.02.13 M/S. Labour Net

3. HMRL 27.02.13 to 02.03.13 M/S. Labour Net

DMRC

Infrastructure


In industries, Power Transformers are used for distributing electrical power to the shops and mills. One power transformer may not be sufficient to distribute power as per the load. Therefore, two transformers of same rating (Ex:1.6MVA for both the Transformers) are made parallel / synchronized to distribute the required Power to the consumers. During the parallel operation / synchronization of the Power Transformers, many fatalities have occurred in the past due to non-adherence of the conditions for synchronization. After the procurement of the Power Transformers they need to be checked for all the parameters mentioned in the brochure that accompanies the equipment.

The following conditions need to be ensured before connecting both the transformers to the power supply source:

1. V – Secondary terminal voltages should be same.

2. I – Percentage impedance must be same.

3. P – Polarities must be same.

4. S – Phase sequence must be same.

5. Group – The vector groups must be same.

Generally, the first four parameters (i.e. V, I, P and S) are ensured, but the vector groups are overlooked. The vector group plays a vital role for safe synchronization.

Example: The following diagrams indicate the phase angles of the transformers considering the example of clock.

Transformers-1 Transformer-2

DY4 DY11

*[D-Delta (Primary), Y-Star (Secondary)]

Since there is a phase angle difference of 210° and if the phases of transformer-1 is connected with the corresponding phases of transformer-2 with a phase angle difference of 210° there will be a huge flashover causing death to the people working nearby with damage to both the transformers. Therefore, attention is to be given during the synchronizing of power transformers for the above five conditions.

R.N.TripathyHead – EHS, MMH IC

Safe Synchronization of Power Transformers

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Vizag Steel Plant Expansion Project - BF # 3 Million Safe Man Hours, April 2009 to March 2013

Mahan Aluminum Plant (HINDALCO) - Singrauli Million Safe Man Hours, December 2010 to March 2013

UAIL – Rayagada Million Safe Man Hours, July 2011 to March 2013

Dhamra Port Project Million Safe Man Hours, April 2007 to March 2013

Wheel Manufacturing plant at Chhapra Million Safe Man Hours, February 2009 to March 2013

Can Mill Project Hirakud Site Million Safe Man Hours, July 2010 to March 2013

Coal Handling plant for NTPC - Barh Million Safe Man Hours, August 2006 to March 2013

SAIL-Burnpur Site Million Safe Man Hours, February 2010 to March 2013

Bhushan Steel Limited Site - Angul (M&M) Million Safe Man Hours, January 2013 to March 2013

Coal Handling plant, DVC – Koderma Million Safe Man Hours, March 2008 to March 2013

CHP-Mahan (HINDALCO), Singrauli Million Safe Man Hours, January 2011 to March 2013

NTPC – Simhadri (Vizag) Coal Handling Plant Million Safe Man Hours, May 2009 to March 2013

Civil and Structural works for BALCO, Korba Million Safe Man Hours, November 2011 to March 2013

NLC Thermal Plant Site, Tuticorin Million Safe Man Hours, September 2009 to March 2013

Engineering Workshop Limited, Kanchipuram Million Safe Man Hours, September 2011 to March 2013

JSW - Bellary Site Million Safe Man Hours, March 2012 to March 2013

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Bhilai Steel Plant Expansion Project - BF # 8 Million Safe Man Hours, August 2010 to March 2013

Coal Handling plant, Rajpura Million Safe Man Hours, December 2010 to March 2013

DCPM Project, Joda Million Safe Man Hours, June 2011 to March 2013

Aditya Alumina Lapanga Million Safe Man Hours, April 2011 to March 2013

Coal Handling plant, Amlohri Million Safe Man Hours, February 2012 to March 2013

Bhilai Steel Plant Expansion Project - SP # 3 Million Safe Man Hours, August 2010 to March 2013

JSPL Angul Million Safe Man Hours, August 2010 to March 2013

NTPC- Barh, Phase-II Million Safe Man Hours, August 2010 to March 2013

RMHS Project, TATA Steel Jamshedpur Million Safe Man Hours, June 2012 to March 2013

Pot Super Structure (HINDALCO), Mahan, Singrauli Million Safe Man Hours, March 2010 to March 2013

HZL (Roaster-V), Dariba Million Safe Man Hours, July 2011 to March 2013

DB Power CHP Project, Raigarh Million Safe Man Hours, December 2010 to March 2013

SSTPPL CHP Project, Khandwa Million Safe Man Hours, September 2012 to March 2013

EOL Project, Noamundi Million Safe Man Hours, January 2012 to March 2013

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APPRECIATION • BALCO Korba site has received a certificate of appreciation from the client for their safe completion

of casting of corbels in 80 m tall stack chimney.

• ANNUAL EHS ROLLING TROPHY 2011-12 FOR HIL (Mahan) HIL Mahan site won “ANNUAL EHS ROLLING TROPHY 2011-12” In Safest Major Jobsite Category

• GMR CHP Project site, Raipur – MMH IC Hyderabad Cluster received the “GCEL Best Safety Performance Award 2012-2013” from the Client for its best Safety practices in the site during 42nd National Safety Day / Week (from 4th Mar’13 to 9th Mar’13).

• CHP GMR Team participated in various competitions during Client‘s Safety Week and Won the Best position in five categories among all agencies. 1. Safety poster -1st, 2. Safety Quiz - 1st, 3. Safety Extempore - 1st, 4. Safety Model - 2nd 5. Safety Nukkad Natak - 2nd

• Dhamra Port site - Mr. S.Ganguly & his team receiving the Best Safety Implementation Agency award from Mr. P. Sinha, VP – DPCL.

• Best Safety Concious Agency Awards received during 42nd National Safety week from client- Utkal Alumina, Rayagada

• UAIL Rayagada site has received a certificate of appreciation from the client for awarded the “Best Safety Conscious Agency” during the national Safety Week 2013.

• Dr. Vinod Nowal (Director & CEO), M/s JSW Steel Limited presenting award to Mr. R. Umasathiyan, Project Manager(L&T) for Excellency for Best Safety Practices at JSW Steel Limited, Bellary for the year 2012 on the occasion of 42nd National Safety Day.

• The award “Best Safety Conscious Agency Award for 2012-13” was presented during a glittering function on 4th March 2013 by Mr. R.D. Nirala, Fire & Safety Officer (Chief Guest) of Bajaj Power Generation Company Limited, Lalitpur District to Mr V.M.Maba Project Manager, CHP Lalitpur Site.

• Award for L&T-Smelter team on 42nd National safety Day Celebrated by AAP-Lapanga

• CHP Amravati site has received a certificate of appreciation from the client for achieving 2.107 Million safe Man-hours from 25th December 2010 to 02nd February 2013.

Metallurgical & Material Handling



A two day “EHS in Construction” training programme was conducted at CHP Lalitpur site during March 14-15. The programme was inaugurated by Mr.V.M Baba. Around 13 staff participated in the programme. Mr. Indranil Chakraborty (Cluster EHS Manager) Mr. P.K.Bhattacharjee (Cluster QMS Head) & Mr. M.Indu (Site EHS Incharge) were the faculty members for this program.

Safety Observation & Safety contact, training program was conducted at Bhushan Steel Project, Angul of MMH IC. The programme commenced with the administration of safety pledge. A total of 32 senior staff participated in the programme and committed to work towards the transformation of the safety culture by adopting proactive steps to ensure incident and injury free workplace. Mr.C.K.Sahoo (EHS Incharge – BSL Angul site) was the faculty member for this program.

2 Day Inhouse Safety in Construction Training program

Project Suraksha Jeet



Aditya Aluminium plant- Lapanga celebrated 42nd National Safety Day on 4th March 2013 On this occasion, L&T Smelter team has participated with two beautiful working models of Alumina storage Silo. Keeping in view of the gigantic storage Silos of 34 meter dia. and 45 meter height what we have already constructed at APP-Lapanga site, displaying the sequential Slip Form works as well as the 300 t single lift of roof Girder Erection.

The occasion was graced by Mr. B.B.Jha – Head- CPPC, Mr. B.P.Mishra – President and COO, Mr. A.Chugh – Sr. VP and Head Smelter, Mr. S.K.Guru - Sr. VP and Head CPP along with other dignitaries of AAP and dignitaries of all other agencies working at AAP project. During the demonstration, all safety aspects, followed during the execution of civil as well as structural roof girder, had been shown in the two working models. Among all other companies working at AAP-Lapanga, L&T Smelter team has won the award for Best safety model exhibition.

Safety Exhibition organized at GMR-CHP Raipur site, Mr. V.P.Singh – Head BMH - Power BU visiting

the exhibition

Safety Exhibition at BALCO – KORBA project site

Construction Safety

Model exhibition by L&T –Smelter at AAP-Lapanga site



Road safety

Road safety campaign at AAP-Lapanga site

Road safety campaign at JSPL Angul site

L&T(Smelter) of AAP- Lapanga site has organized a Campaign on “24th Road Safety week” on 07.01.2013. Mr. B.P. Mishra, President & COO of HIL has inaugurated the programme with other dignities of HIL in presence of PM Mr. K.K.Bhattacharya, senior staffs, Staffs & Workmen.

In this campaign all the drivers and operators were taught to follow the guide-lines of road safety. Every one of them were given driving guideline card in this awareness programme.

The campaign was very much successful when Mr. B.P. Mishra, President & COO-HIL joined hands in this campaign and expressed his happiness for the initiative taken from L&T Smelter team.

JSPL Angul site celebrated 24th National Road Safety Week from 1st January-2013 to 7th January-2013. The event was inaugurated by Mr .Hare Ram (Project Manager JSPL – Angul Site). The awareness programme started with the Road Safety Rally participated by all Staff members and workmen.



Safety vs. Productivity: Friend or FOE?

Friends of productivity can be the foes of safety and it reminds them to put Safety First. There are five foes of Safety, such as, Focus, Fatigue, Familiarity and Faulty Communication. In order to achieve high levels of Safety, Quality and Productivity, workers must have a conducive working environment.

The 5S Method of Improvement - Enhancing Safety, Productivity and Culture:

5S is a foundation for disciplined actions. It builds a culture of continuous improvement.

5S consists of:

y Sorting :- Sorting the activities aim to eliminate unnecessary items from the work area and to perform an initial cleaning.

y Simplifying:- This involves simplifying the arrangements in its place, keep it clean and ready for use.

y Systematic Cleaning:- Systematic cleaning and inspection of work areas and equipment help in understanding current conditions and determine if corrective action is required.

y Standardizing:- Developing common methods for consistency.

y Sustaining:- Sustaining is aimed at maintaining the improvements of 5S.

The benefits of 5S are:

y Neat and Clean Workplace:- When a work area is clean and organized, tripping hazards and other dangers are eliminated.

y Improves self-discipline:- The 5S system, especially its visual nature, makes abnormal conditions noticeable and makes ignoring standards more difficult.

y Improves culture:- It fosters better teamwork and enthusiasm

y Less wasted time:- When tools and materials are accessible and orderly, workers need less time

to access the same and no time is wasted on searching the items.

y Less space:- When unneeded items are eliminated and the needed ones are organized, required floor space is dramatically reduced.

y Improves:- Improves and increases smooth working, safety and productivity.

A clean and tidy workplace leads to greater well-being, increased motivation and enhances the company’s image. People like to work in a well-organized and clean environment. They feel better about themselves, better about their work, and they restore the self-discipline that is found in winning teams. Although 5S will not solve today’s competitive challenges, it does provide a solid foundation for achieving operational excellence. The teamwork and discipline built through 5S also improves worker-to-worker and worker-to-manager relationships.

A safety program won’t survive without accountability and ownership within the organization. In a successful safety culture, everyone is a stakeholder.

Kumar Shailendra Head-EHS

Power Transmission & Distribution (Domestic)

Power Transmission & Distribution

SAFETY FIRST


37HELMET Jan - Mar 2013Power Transmission & Distribution


ONE Million and more LTI Free Safe Man-Hours

MVPDS & SCADA, SAIL-RSP

Million Safe Man Hours, Apr 2010 to Mar 2013

RHhE Project in North 24 Parganas

Million Safe Man Hours, Feb 2011 to Feb 2013

765 kV Dharamjaygarh SS

Million Safe Man Hours, Jul 2011 to Jan 2013

220KV M/C & 132KV D/C HOWRAH- TL

Million Safe Man Hours, Jan 2012 to Dec 2012

3600 MW SEPCO Power Plant, Nariyara

Million Safe Man Hours, Mar-11- Mar-13

2 X 600 MW ebop DB Power Plant, Bharadhara

Million Safe Man Hours, Jan-11- Jan-13

400 KV Quad / Twin GCEL Transmission Line

Million Safe Man Hours, Oct-11- Jan-13

400 KV D/C (Quad / Twin) TL at Tamnar - JSPL

Million Safe Man Hours, Jan-12- Feb-13

Goa UG Cabling

Million Safe Man Hours, April- 10 to April 2012

765 Wardha Aurangabad TL

Million Safe Man Hours, Jan-12 to Feb 2013

Reliance – Sasan Power Limited

Million Safe Man Hours, March-12 to

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Safety Month Exhibition

IE- Projects, RSP-SAIL, Rourkela

HWHTL-Project, Howrah, WB

IE- Projects, RSP-SAIL, Rourkela.

IE-UAIL Project, Raygada

HWHTL-Project, Howrah, WB

IE-UAIL Project, Raygada


APPRECIATION • Mr. Ramya has won 1st prize in Safety quiz competition during national Safety week 2013. He was

awarded from Client Utkal Alumina International Limited.

• Safety Performance Excellence from Jindal Power Limited 4X600 MW project during 42nd National Safety Week Celebration

• Mounda Super Thermal Power Project EHSO Mr. Partha Kumar Poddar was appreciated by Client NTPC for maintaining good Safety Standards during 2012.

• Mounda Super Thermal Power Project was appreciated by Client NTPC for achieving ZERO Accident during 2012.

• NTPC Mounda Team awarded with Safety Trophy for achieving Zero accident.

• Client Utkal Alumina International Limited has awarded Mr. Rajesh Tiwari for best electrical safety Supervisor. during national Safety week 2013.

• RMHS (Package-6), Angul was recognized by Client JSPL for Safety awareness during January 2013.

• RMHS (Package-6), Angul was recognized by Client JSPL for Best Contractor in safety during January 2013.

NTPC MOUDA TEAM AWARDED WITH SAFETY CHAMPION, ZERO ACCIDENT AND BEST SAFETY OFFICER TROPHIES – BY CLIENT (NTPC)




Behavior Based Safety at Jaipur on 14.2.13

One day IMS Training at HQ on 28.3.13

Safety in Transmission Line 18-19.1.13

One day First Aid & CPR training at HQ on 28.1.13

One day First Aid Training at Jaipur on 16.1.13.

One IMS Training at HQ on 28.3.13.



One day First Aid Training at Jaipur on 16.1.13

DateName / Subject of the Training

ProgrammeTrainer Name

Duration (days/hours)

No. of Participants

28.1.13 One day First Aid & CPR training at HQ From Miot Hospital 1 day 33

28.3.13 One day IMS Training at HQ Md Quaisar Imam 1 Day 14

21.02.2013 Gang Leader Training for BRGF Project Aloke Chatterjee 8 Hours 20

16.03.2013 Safety in APDRP project Asif Inon 4 hours 18

18-19.01.13 Safety in Transmission Line

Kumar Shailendra Krishnakumar G.R.Soundarraj R.Veeramani

1 Day 15

6.3.2013R-APDRP HESCOM/ Safe work method of Overhead shutdown activities

Sathishkumar 4 hours 30

3.3.13NJJY - Hescom Bijapur /safe work method of overhead activities


12.3.13APDRP-Tumkur Bescom safe work method of Overhead and shutdown activities


14.2.13 Behavior Based Safety @ Jaipur Kumar Shailendra 1 day 30

16.1.13 One day First Aid Training @ Jaipur External 1 Day 23

18-19-13 Safety in Transmission LineKumar Shailendra & Soundarraj

1 Day 16



How to handle Hydrogen Sulfide

Hydrogen Sulfide or H2S is safe as long as it is properly

controlled. Once mismanaged, it is an extremely toxic gas

to which certain exposures can lead to death. One breath is

enough to kill a person. It can quickly paralyse the breathing

organs and lead to death. It is harmful to health even in small

quantities.

Low concentrations of H2S when mixed with air smells like

rotten eggs. Slightly higher concentrations when mixed with

air will kill your sense of smell. Sometimes it is called acid gas,

stink damp, swamp gas, etc. It is commonly found in the oil

& gas industry, water works, paper mills, sewers, swamps,

telephone tunnels, etc.

It is formed through biological action and/or decomposition. It

is a combination of hydrogen and sulphur atoms. The process

of combination takes place in several ways by either:

y Bacteria

y Chemical reactions

y The decomposition or decaying process of organic matter-

vegetation etc.

It can rise from the decomposition of organic animals and/or

vegetable materials with bacteria.

Chemical Properties of H2S:

Color : Colorless

Specific gravity : 1.189

Solubility in water : 0.672 gr / 100 ml

Freezing point : - 49ºC (= - 56.2 ºF)

Ignition point : 260ºC (= 500ºF)

Explosion range : 4.3 – 45% by volume in air

Classification on operating conditions:

Condition # 1: Potential danger < 10 ppm

Condition # 2: Reasonable danger, < 20 ppm to 10 ppm

Condition # 3: Extreme danger > 20 ppm

H2S Gas Detector device and monitoring procedures are being

implemented at Saudi Aramco projects and all other TL projects

of oil and gas field area.

Physical Properties of H2S:

y It is poisonous. Death occurs quickly in significant

concentrations.

y It is colorless.

y It is heavier than air. It tends to settle in low lying areas

y Readily dispersed by wind movements or air currents.

y It burns with a blue flame producing Sulfur dioxide (SO2),

which is also an extremely toxic gas.

y It is a explosive and may form explosive mixtures with air

and oxygen.

y It is soluble in water, liquid hydrocarbons and other liquids

found in drilling and oil industry.

y It is highly corrosive to certain metals.

y It has a smell of rotten eggs at a low level of concentration.

y High concentrations paralyze the olfactory nerve,

eliminating sense of smell.

A measurement of a person exposure to H2S is called Threshold

Limit Value (TLV). Acceptable TLV level to which people can be

continuously exposed without harmful effect on a 8 hour a

day work at 40 hour a week is approximately 10 ppm (parts

per million by volume in air to which not in stream condition).

Exposure on one occasion to levels of between 500 and 700

ppm can prove fatal.

Effects on exposure:

y Low concentrations exposure can cause eye, nose and

throat mucus and will eventually cause vomit.

y Medium concentrations exposure can cause anxiety, head-

ache, dizziness, vomit, nausea, cough and lack of balance.

y High concentrations exposure leads to rapid fainting and

may lead to death if the person is not immediately taken

to a non polluted area.

P.V.Kaliappan

Head EHS (Gulf)

PT&D (International)

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ONE Million and more LTI Free Safe Man-Hours

Qatar Power Transmission System Expansion-

Phase-X Substation

Million Safe Man Hours, October 2012 to

March 2013

U.A.E, Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone (KPIZ) Projects

Million Safe Man Hours, May 2011 to

March 2013

HHR, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Million Safe Man Hours, April 2011 to

March 2013

U.A.E, N 5629.1 L 132 kV / 33 kV SS

Million Safe Man Hours, May 2010 to March 2013

U.A.E, Al-Wathba & Mohd. Bin Zayed City

Substation Project

Million Safe Man Hours, April 2010 to

March 2013

U.A.E, 132/11 kV Substations at

Sir Baniyas Island

Million Safe Man Hours, September 2010 to

March 2013

U.A.E, New 132/33 KV

Substation at Kalba

Million Safe Man Hours, October 2010 to

March 2013

KSA 830 kV OHTL Ma’aden-Manifa-Safaniyah

Million Safe Man Hours, November 2012 to

March 2013

Bharain Fitout of 3 x 220 kV Electrical

Sub-Station and Distribution Systems

Million Safe Man Hours, March 2011 to March

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HSEQ Week Celebration 2013

The celebration provided encouragement to individual

workers on the site. Individual Winners were nominated

by their companies with a write-up justifying their

nominations. Transco HSEQ Department Manager chose

the Winners based on their justifications. Transco looked

for those individuals who when seeing what was wrong

or inappropriate, did the right thing and correct it, or

stopped a task etc. L&T received the Best Contractor

employee in 1st place.

Safety Award DayTransco had conducted a memorable Safety Award day

on February 2013. The event had 28 contractors and 10

consultants. The awards covered from best contractor to

best consultant participating. L&T received the 3rd Best

Contractor Award along with ABB and ETA.

Power Transmission & Distribution (I)


What does heat stress do to you?

Gulf areas particularly have very high temperatures during

the summer season. During this period, it reaches its peak

temperature of up to 50° C. Heat stress is more visible

during this season.

Heat stress is a serious occupational health hazard to

individuals because it disturbs the thermal equilibrium of

the body. The condition becomes very alarming when high

degree of heat combines with metabolic heat during heavy

physical work.

Human body always generates heat and passes it to the

environment. The harder your body is working, the more

heat it has to lose. While we work or play, our body

generates heat through muscle movements. If the outside

ambient temperature is more than our body temperature,

then our body receives heat from the surroundings. Internal

body heat increases from work or high temperature.

Surface blood vessels get bigger; pulse rate goes up while

putting strain on the heart and circulation system. More

blood is pumped close to the skin for cooling, while less

blood goes to the brain. Pushing the body beyond its limit

leads to an uncontrolled and explosive risk that may lead

to death or severe damage to central nervous system. The

normal human body temperature is 37°C or 98.6°F.

To prevent heat stress, people should:

y Monitor body and environment temp.

y Wear protective clothing.

y Have frequent rest breaks.

y Adapt to the heat and humidity by exposing oneself in

the morning.

y Adapt work schedules.

y Reduce heat exposure.

y Increase air flow.

y Drink water frequently.

To know that we have enough fluid level in our body, the

best indicator is our urine.

First Aid that can be administered to a person having heat

stress:

y Move the victim into a shaded area.

y Loosen or remove clothing.

y Cool the victim at the earliest.

y Fan the victim for evaporation.

y Pour water on the victim for cooling.

y Elevate the victim’s legs and massage limbs.

y Have victim drink water, if awake.

y Stay with the victim until medical care arrives.

Guidelines schedules as per Gulf Region

Country Effectively Date Time Schedule

UAE June 15 to Sept. 15 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

QATAR July 1 to Aug. 31 11:30 am to 3:00 pm

KSA July 1 to Aug. 31 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

OMAN July 1 to Aug. 31 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Legal Requirements

Every country in the Gulf region has implemented different

guidelines to prevent or reduce any ill health related to heat

stress.

A mid day break is compulsory by all companies to anyone

who is working directly under sunlight. Work shall stop and

all workers are sent to rest areas where cool temperature

is provided.



Prevent accident while Working at Height

Working at Height

Falling from height is the major cause of fatalities in the construction industry. More than half of the falls from height result in death or serious injury. All such deaths and serious injuries are preventable.

Implementing good practice and procedures is a essential on addressing the concerns. Therefore, controls measures shall be considered before starting.

y Each employees working above ground level high

will be considered working at heights and shall use a stable working platform.

y A working platform shall have top guard rails, intermediate guard rails and toe boards to be fitted.

y Clear safe access/egress, edge protections, PPE and suitable training shall be provided to the person working at heights.

y Identify any openings or fragile areas and implement suitable protective precautions before start.

y Consider weather conditions – wet, windy or chill

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/ icy conditions can have a serious impact on safety at height.

y Ensure o p e r a t i v e s are suitably trained and p h y s i c a l l y /m e n t a l l y capable for tasks being undertaken.

y A n d make sure that basic tools and materials use for working

at heights such as full body harness, ladder, scaffolding, mobile elevated working platform, etc are assisted and provided with controls measures.

Note: If not avoidable; protections, guard rails, fragile surface covers, etc are required to be remove, for any reason, then a security guard shall be in place immediately to manage the hazard.

Full body harness

Full body harness is a vital control measure in addressing risk towards working at heights that is why it is essential to provide clear guidelines on it.

Requirements on full body harness:

y Full body harness shall be used while working at height with shock absorbing lanyard with limit deceleration of 1.07 meters travel distance or 3.5 feet. The harness should withstand a force of not less than 2275 kilograms or 5000 pounds. The lanyard shall have a minimum of 1 cm thickness of nylon and should be provided for free fall not greater than 2 meters length or 6 feet.

y Anchor points shall be provided above the worker head for activities outside working platform. The height of the anchorage should not be less than 5 meters high (18.5 feet) from the ground level.

y Safety belts shall only be used as part of work positioning system but not as fall protection.

Points for inspection of a Full Body Harness:

y Harness webbing or leather

y All stitching

y Rivets & eyelets

y D-rings & buckles including tongue

y Body pad, if applicable

y Lanyard

y Lifelines

y Hook safety latch

y Engineered anchor points

y Certification of data tag



Where should I use a ladder?

Ladder

Ladders are essentially a means of access/egress and should only be used as working platforms for very short duration task, where alternative platforms would be impracticable and where such task can be carried out safely using a ladder. Only industrial class ladders should be used which are in good condition, meaning no missing or broken rungs, etc.

The points a user shall consider before the usage of ladder are:

y Access ladders must be secured and extended sufficiently beyond working platform to allow for safe access / egress.

y Where access ladders run for more than 9m then suitable intermediate platforms must be provided.

y Ladder shall not be painted because it will cover defect.

y Unsound or defective ladder shall not be used.

y Be sure that the ladder is set on a firm level base and if possible fix or tie it at the base.

y Straight ladders longer than 3 meters in length should be secured or footed when this is not practical.

y Make sure that the ladder reaches 1 meter height above landing platform and alternative handhold is provided.

y The correct position of straight ladder is 1 feet out at the base for every 4 feet vertical height.

y Use the right length ladder for the job. Never lash two short ladders to make a longer one. The minimum extension of a ladder to the landing or working platform shall not be lower than 1 meter.

y Do not carry loads on ladders – use a hoist line.

y Do not lean out or over reach from a ladder – it is safer to move the ladder.

y Remove excessive mud, grease, etc., from footwear prior to climbing/descending a ladder.

y Always use both hands to climb/descend, and face the ladder.

y Beware of any overhead obstructions, especially overhead power lines.

y Never use any materials to gain extra height of a ladder.

y Never use wet greasy or slippery rungs.

y Never take serviceability for granted and always carry out a visual check prior to use. Report any defects immediately.

y Never use rungs as a support for planks or rest rungs on planks.



Standards on Scafolding

Scaffolding is one of the most useful working platforms in a workplace. It serves several purposes by building it according to the required situation. But along with the importance is the risk involved while using it. Therefore, proper and adequate procedures and control measure shall be taken.

Control measure while using scaffolding:

y Make sure that the scaffolding is tagged with green color.

y Check the reverse of tag. Inspector will check the safeness of scaffolding on weekly basis and sign on tag.

y Never erect, move, dismantle or alter scaffolding.

y Only certified and trained scaffolding erector and dismantler are allowed to modify or erect scaffolding.

y Nevertheless, conduct visual inspection if the



y Fixed scaffolding shall be tied to the building with a ratio of four to one (4:1) height to base width. The first bottom tie shall start at 4 times the base width and shall be repeated in an interval not more than 8 meters or 26 feet. The tie is called vertical tie. Horizontal tie shall be placed at each end of the vertical tie in an interval of not more than 9 meters or 30 feet.

y Scaffolding platform designed for person usage should at least have 3 boards or 60 cm wide. The platform that is designed for person and materials should at least have 4 boards or 80 cm wide. Working platform that are used to support any higher platform should at least have 7 boards or 150 cm. Wooden platform that are used as passage should at least have 43 cm.

y Top rail, midrail and working platform should at least have 95 cm distance with each other but not more than 115 cm distance with each other.

y Toe board should at least have 15 cm width and should not exceed 5 mm gap from the working platform.

y Ladder use on scaffolding that exceeds 9 meters length should have intermediate landing which should not be use as working platform or storage of materials.

y Maximum height of scaffolding shall not exceed 38 meters or 125 feet or else approval from the authority will be applicable.

y Where persons are required to work or pass under the scaffold, provide a screen between the toe board and the guardrail, of wire 15 cm mesh, or the equivalent.

y Materials being hoisted onto a scaffold shall have a tag line.

y The footing or anchorage for scaffolds shall be sound, rigid, and capable of carrying the maximum intended load without settling or displacement.

scaffolding is safe to use and report on any unusual observation.

Scaffolding Requirement:

y Each scaffold and scaffold component shall be capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to it.

y Scaffolds shall not be erected or used in 3 meters or 10 feet near any energized power lines.


A. Scaffold Planks (Boards)

B. Bearer (Transom)

C. Longitudinal (Facade) Bracing

D. Transverse (Sectional) Bracing

E. Top-rail

F. Mid-rail

G. Toe-board

H. Post (Standard)

I. Runner (Ledger)

J. Base Plate

K. Sill (Sole Board)

L. Self-closing Drop Bar (Inside Posts)

M. Base Lift (Kicker Lift)

N. False Upright (Puncheon)

O. Coupler


Mobile Elevated Working Platform

Mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP’s) are useful pieces of plant when used properly. However, they combine height with mobility and can be extremely dangerous if misused.

Guidelines for working with MEWP

y Make sure that load test certificate is available and valid.

y Conduct visual, functional test and if possible test if limit sensor and alarm are working properly before accepting and using a MEWP.

y Check if servicing record is updated. Basically check hydraulic level, water coolant, fuel, brake fluid are in acceptable level.

y Only trained and certified operator shall use the equipment.

y Make sure that weather condition is not hazardous while using the equipment.

Things to do while using MEWP

y Conduct daily, monthly inspection of the equipment.

y Always check if the equipment is suitable for the task. Never use the equipment for a purpose other than its intended use.

y Barricade the working area and make sure that banks-man, signaler or activity coordinator is available while working.

y Check for overhead obstructions, especially overhead power lines.

y Check if safety belt/harness, horn, side mirror (as necessary) and reverse sound alarm are working properly. If not, report to your supervisor.

y Beware of collision with other vehicles, plant, equipment, scaffolding, and particularly near footpath or cross roads.

y Always check that the equipment is stable prior to use. Deploy stabilizers, outriggers, etc as required.

y Secure any tools, materials that are taken on board so that it will not fall.

y Never exceed the safe working load (SWL).

y Refuel the equipment in open air and provide deep trays for protection from fuel contamination of the ground.

y Switch off the engine while refueling is on going.

y Clean any spillage created.

y MEWP can be used as an access or egress from one area to another when person using it is wearing a full body harness. The harness should have 2 lanyards where 1 lanyard is anchored on MEWP basket and the other is anchored at a firm footing.



An effective way of conducting investigation

FISHBONE Analysis

An effective way to conduct an accident investigation is using Fishbone Analysis. It identifies the potential factors causing it to an overall effect. Each cause or reason for imperfection is a source of variation. Causes are usually grouped into major categories to identify these sources of variation. Causes can be categoriesed as 6 M’s. It can reveal key relationships among various variables, and the possible causes provide additional insight into process behavior. Causes can be derived from brainstorming sessions. These groups can then be labeled as categories of the fishbone.

6 M’s Categories in FishBone Analysis:

y Manpower (People): Anyone involved with the process.

y Methods (Process): How the process is performed and the specific requirements for doing it, such as policies, procedures, rules, regulations and laws.

y Machines (Technology): Any equipment, computers, tools, etc. required to accomplish the job.

y Materials: Materials used while doing the task.

y Measurements (Inspections): Data generated that are used to evaluate the performance.

y Mother Earth (Environment): The conditions, such as location, time, temperature, and culture in which the process operates.

Possible areas to investigate as per category:

Machines

y Are inspections of equipment conducted regularly?

y Are certificates valid?

y Is daily inspection conducted before use?

y Is ‘safe to use’ tags available?

Materials

y Are people wearing PPE?

y Are specifications according to standards?

y Are lifting gears, harnesses certified and valid?

Mother Earth

y Is the weather condition suitable to work?

y Is the work location and working condition area reasonable for work?

Measurements

y Are inspections conducted?

y Is performance evaluation conducted?

y Is close out to non-conformances done on targets?

y Are there any analysis conducted to monitor performance?

Manpower

y Are workers competent to do the task?

y Is adequate training conducted?

y Are there any language barriers in the work place?

y Is anyone having physical and mental illness?

y Is anyone having criminal intent?

Methods

y Are there any approved methods on conducting the work?

y Is there any risk assessment conducted?

y Is the methods and risk controls on conducting the work explained to everybody involved in the task?

y Is there any emergency plan and drill?

y Is the use of sub-contractor approved?

Diagram:

Incident Statement : The statement shall cover the detailed faults identified as well as the direct cause and the root cause of the accident. It also will state what will be the additional controls to be done to prevent the reoccurrence of the incident.



Best Practice that Protect the Environment

PT&D International supports any effort which aims to protect the Environment for the good of the future generation. Best practices are implemented, such as, creating secondary containment and recycling of wooden material.

y The contained space should be strictly prohibited for storage purposes of other materials.

y The total containment area is to be constructed to safely accommodate the whole quantity of tank spilled product i.e., to contain 110% of the tank capacity.

y A low point in the containment tank is used to draw liquid from the containment area in a safe manner.

y If the potential risk for vehicular damage to the containment tank exists, the collision protection of concrete filled steel posts placed 1.5 meter from outer edge of the tank wall would be ideal.

Wood Waste Recycling

All resources from mother earth have limitation. Maximizing the usage of resources has protected our mother earth in so many ways such as giving time to the mother earth to replenish what was taken and reducing carbon emission.

PT & D International exercises sustainable practice of wood waste recycling. We all know that wooden materials arise from construction activities and waste has increased dramatically. Recycling wood is morally reasonable and being done in its maximum level. Example of it are using ply-wood wastes into usable materials like fire extinguisher box, nail storage box, steel rebar caps etc.

Some benefits of recycling wood materials are:

y Reducing cost of new purchases

y Improve the project environment, health and safety and sustainable practices.

y Reduces deforestation impact over the environment and preserves live trees.

y Decompose wooden waste materials releases methane gas which is a greenhouse gas that contributes to air pollution. In return, it creates global warming.

y It helps to preserve remaining forests and protects endangered tree species

y It also reduces the amount of landfill use and allows land for other productive uses.

Where is storage tank secondary containment being applied?

Sewage water holding tanks, diesel storage tanks and oil drum storage area are among suitable and ideal areas where it should be implemented. The aim of such practices is to place a secondary containment to contain any accidental spillage, ground water pollution, soil contamination and to improve worker’s hygiene.

The benefits of the secondary containment are that it helps in containment of liquids and prevents serious environmental incidents due to potential leaks, accidental tank breakages and ruptures. It also safeguards from potential spillages / overflow of liquid while transfer and lastly it prevents soil pollution, ground water contamination and potential risk of fire accidents.

Requirements while constructing secondary containment:

y It should be constructed using a single wall placed in a conventional dike system.

y Walls and base of the tanks are to be made of non-combustible and impermeable concrete material and with the base lining of geo-synthetic clay material.

y Dike walls are placed not less than 1.5 meters from the tank outer shell.

y Containment areas should not permit an accumulation of precipitation or liquids.



Protection from Heat Illness

The summer has started making the workers and

employees exposed to hot environment for long periods.

When the human body is unable to maintain a normal

temperature, heat-related illnesses can occur and may

result in even death. This fact sheet provides information

on measures needed to prevent heat-related illnesses

and death.

Risk Factors on Hot Work Environment

y High temperature and humidity

y Direct sun exposure

y Indoor exposure to radiant heat sources (Welding,

Gas Cutting)

y Limited air movement (no wind)

y Low fluid consumption

y Physical exertion

y Heavy personal protective clothing and equipment

y Poor physical condition or health problems

y Some medications, for example, different kinds of

blood pressure pills

y Lack of previous exposure to hot workplaces

y Previous heat-related illness

Health Problems Caused by Hot Environments

Heat Stroke is the most serious heat-related health

problem. Heat stroke occurs when the body’s temperature

regulating system fails and body temperature rises to

critical levels. Heat stroke is a medical emergency that

may rapidly result in death! Symptoms of heat stroke

include: Confusion; Loss of consciousness; Seizures;

Very high body temperature; Hot, dry skin or profuse

sweating. During medical emergency, make sure that

someone stays with the worker until help arrives. Move

the worker to a shaded, cool area and remove outer

clothing. Wet the worker with cool water and circulate

the air to speed cooling. Place cold wet clothes or ice all

over the body or soak the worker’s clothing with cold

water.

Heat Exhaustion is the next most serious heat-related

health problem. Symptoms of heat exhaustion: headache,

nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, heavy

sweating, elevated body temperature, and decreased

urine output. If a worker shows signs of possible heat

exhaustion, he should be taken to a First Aid room for

medical evaluation and treatment. If medical care is not

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available, call for an ambulance immediately. Make sure

that someone stays with the worker until help arrives.

Workers should be removed from the hot area and given

liquids to drink. Remove unnecessary clothing including

shoes and socks. Cool the worker with cold compresses

to the head, neck, and face or have the worker

wash his or her head, face and neck with cold water.

Encourage frequent sips of cool water. If the worker is

unable to drink, get emergency medical help immediately.

Heat Cramps are muscle pains usually caused by

physical labor in a hot work environment. Heat

cramps are caused by the loss of body salts and

fluid during sweating. If a worker shows signs

of possible heat cramps: Workers should replace

fluid loss by drinking water and having a snack,

and/or carbohydrate-electrolyte replacement

liquids (e.g., sports drinks) every 15 to 20 minutes.

Workers should avoid salt tablets. Get medical

help if the worker has heart problems, is on a low

sodium diet, or if cramps do not subside within one hour.

Heat Rash is the most common problem in hot work

environments. Heat rash is caused by sweating and looks

like a red cluster of pimples or small blisters. Heat rash

usually appears on the neck, upper chest, in the groin,

under the breasts and in elbow creases. If a worker

shows signs of possible heat rash: The best treatment

for heat rash is to provide a cooler, less humid work

environment. The rash area should be kept dry. Powder

may be applied to increase comfort. Ointments and

creams should not be used on a heat rash. Anything that

makes the skin warm or moist may make the rash worse.

Preventing Heat Illness

The best way to prevent heat illness is to make the work

environment cooler.

y Train workers and supervisors about the hazards

leading to heat stress and ways to prevent them.

y Allow workers to get used to hot environments by

gradually increasing exposure over a 5-day work

period. Begin with 50% of the normal workload

a nd time spent in the hot environment and then

gradually build up to 100% by the fifth day. New

workers and those returning from an absence of

two weeks or more should have a 5-day adjustment

period.

y Provide workers with plenty of cool water in

convenient,visible locations close to the work area.

Water should have a palatable (pleasant and odor

free)taste and water temperature should be 10-

150C if possible.

y Remind workers to frequently drink small amounts

of water before they become thirsty to maintain

good hydration. Simply telling them to drink plenty

of fluids is not sufficient. During moderate activity,in

moderately hot conditions, at least one pint of

water per hour is needed. Workers should drink

about 150 ml or a medium-sized glass-full every 15

minutes. Instruct workers that urine should be clear

or lightly colored.

y Be aware that it is harmful to drink extreme amounts

of water. Workers should generally not drink more

than a total of 48 cups of fluid in 24 hours.

y Reduce the physical demands of the job, such as

excessive lifting, climbing, or digging with heavy

objects. Use mechanical devices or assign extra

workers.

y Monitor weather reports daily and reschedule jobs

with high heat exposure to cooler times of the day.

When possible, routine maintenance and repair

projects should be scheduled for the cooler seasons

of the year.

y Schedule frequent rest periods with water breaks in

shaded or air-conditioned recovery areas.

y Workers are at an increased risk of heat stress from

personal protective equipment (PPE), especially

from wearing semi-permeable (penetrable) or

impermeable clothing (such as rubber),when

the outside temperature exceeds 250C, or while

working at high energy levels. These types of

clothing material trap the heat close to a worker’s

body. Workers should be monitored by establishing

a routine to periodically check them for signs and

symptoms of overexposure.

S. Anantha Prasanna Venkatesh

CEHSM

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Sri Sathya Sai Water Supply Scheme (O&M) - Ananthapur Million Safe Man Hours, March 2000 to

March 2013.

Storm Water Drainage Project, Jabalpur Million Safe Man Hours, October 2010 to

March 2013.

Sri Satya Sai Water Supply Scheme (O&M) – MedakMillion Safe Man Hours, Septeber 2005 to

March 2013.

Barmer Lift Water Supply Project, SPR-I, Jaisalmer Million Safe Man Hours, April 2008 to

March 2013.

KWSP (K2A) – Kozhikode Million Safe Man Hours, December 2006 to

March 2013

KWSP (K2B) – Kozhikode Million Safe Man Hours, December 2006 to

March 2013

Storm Water Drainage & Reservoir – Paradip Refinery Project IOCL Million Safe Man Hours, June 2010 to March 2013

Sri Satya Sai Water Supply Scheme (O&M) – Mehboobnagar Million Safe Man Hours, September 2005 to

March 2013.

Punjab Water supply & Sewerage Scheme Jalandhar & Hoshiarpur projectMillion Safe Man Hours, Dec 2010 to

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BWSSB - UGD Packages 7A,B,C & 3B, BangaloreMillion Safe Man Hours, December 2011 to March 2013

Water Supply & Flurosis - Mitigation Project Package 5, KrishnagiriMillion Safe Man Hours, July 2011 to March 2013.

Underground Drainage & Water Supply Improvement Scheme- Nizamabad Million Safe Man Hours, March 2008 to March 2013.

GNSS – Tadipatri Lift Irrigation SchemeMillion Safe Man Hours, August 2007 to March 2013

BWSSB- W5C, HarohalliMillion Safe Man Hours, January 2009 to March 2013

Nalgonda Underground Drainage & Water Supply Scheme – NalgondaMillion Safe Man Hours, July 2007 to March 2013

Nellore Water Supply Improvement Scheme – Nellore Million Safe Man Hours, February 2008 to March 2013.

Trans Varuna Sewerage Work, Varanasi Million Safe Man Hours, Nov 2009 to

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Storm Water Drainage and Reservoir, Paradip

Road Safety Campaign

National Safety Day Celebration

National Road Safety Week was celebrated form 1st January to 07th January 2013. Stickers with do’s and don’ts instructions for pedestrians and drivers were distributed to all vehicles at Main Gate, IOCL Paradip

from 08:30 to 10:00 a.m

National Safety Day Was celebrated on 4th March,2013. The program started with taking Safety Pledge by senior officials of IOCL, FWGB, Staff Members and workers.

Training programs on Defensive Driving with video presentation were also organized for Operators, Drivers and Staff members.

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4 This miss is not quite an accident

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8 This is prepared after investigation of an incident

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5 Hazardous areas are indicated by using these

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2. Kunal Aggarwal, Faridabad, Transportation - Infra

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