Author name: Safety Pedagogy

Cranes     Introduction  A crane is tall and big equipment which can lift heavy materials and transfer short distance.     Lifting machine / equipment means a crane, crab, winch, pulley block, gin wheel, transporter or runway. Cranes should be tested before use by competent engineer after major repair, at regular intervals. For tall […]

Derrick Crane Introduction                                                                                 “Derrick Crane is a lifting device composed at minimum of one guyed mast, which may be articulated

Forklift   Definition          Forklift is a mini truck, is meant for transport of materials from godown / store / transport to other short distances. Forklifts are specified with their weights and speed and the same information is located on a nameplate provided by the manufacturer. It is therefore loads must not exceed these

Demolition Definition           “Demolition is the science and engineering in safely and efficiently tearing down of building and other man-made structure and also carefully preserving valuable elements for reuse purposes.”   Accidental Hazards Collapse of structure. Fly materials. Falling materials. Hit by materials. Collapse of equipment, machinery, noise, dust, electric shock, explosion,

Rigging & Hoisting         Rigging Safety           All rigging shall be done under to supervision of a trained and experience rigger. Supervisor shall ensure that the work men are trained in the fundamental of handling rigging equipment (i.e. proper use of knots, ties and hitcher safe method of hooking and slinging). Before undertaking the rigging

Wire Ropes Introduction Wire ropes which are often used by cranes. It consists of several strands of metal wire that are twisted into a helix to form a composite rope known as a wire rope.   Thumb Rule: Safe Working Load (SWL) of Manila rope (new rope) square for the rope diameter in mm gives

Lifting   Definition       Lifting is a work / task, where a load / item is lifted / raised at required height to shift / manage load / item from one place to another with the help of cranes, may be of various types in factory / warehouse or any industry / organization.

Safety in Hazardous Areas Introduction        Safety in hazardous areas inside factory, plant or any company / organization is a paramount concern, as these environments pose potential risks to both personnel and assets.      The term “hazardous areas” refers to locations where the presence of flammable gasses, confined space, work at height,

Ventilation   Definition     Ventilation is the process by which ‘clean air’ (normally outdoor air) is intentionally provided to a space and heat & stale air is removed. This may be accomplished by either natural or mechanical means.      Purpose of Ventilation: To maintain the right exchange of gases in the body. To provide

Barrication Introduction Barrication is a means of restricting the entry to unauthorized or unwanted persons into hazardous areas or where construction work is under progress which may endanger the person causing potential harm.           Normally is done using warming tape of prominent colors, which is soft barrication. Other type is hard barrication using M.S. pipes,

“D” Shackles Introduction       ‘D’ Shackles shall be used for lifting of equipment and connecting of 2 wire ropes, etc.   Safety Precautions in ‘D’ Shackles: 1. Always store and handle the D shackles correctly. 2. Inspect the shackle before use. 3. Select the correct pattern of shackle and pin for the application.