Industries & Construction Safety

Tools   Portable Electrically Operated Tools Portable Electric Motor-operated Tool:         An electric motor operated machine so designed that the motor and the machine form an assembly which can be carried by hand to its place of operation.   Good practices of Electric Tools Operate within design limits. Use gloves and safety shoes. Store in a […]

Grinding Machines   Introduction     Grinding is a process to make something sharp or smooth by rubbing it on a rough hard surface which is also known as “hot work“. Whereas grinding in the manufacturing / construction or whatever industry is a process (with the help of particular machine) of removing a layer of metal surface

Chain Pulley / Blocks   Definition     Chain Pulley / block is a mechanical device or a lifting tool, used to lift and lower heavy loads, objects and equipment. It consists of a pulley, chain / wire rope / cable / belt which drives the element/load over the wheel. At one end of the rope,

Scaffoldings  Introduction           Scaffolding means a temporary structure of poles or tubes and planks providing workmen with platforms to stand/work on while building or repairing a plant or house. It also provides support for the materials used in construction, maintenance, repair and demolition work. OR           Scaffolds are elevated platform being construction for supporting both

Ladders  Definition An equipment uses to access height and used in construction works is called ladder.   Types of Ladders: Straight and Fixed ladder – 9 meters. Step ladder – 2 meters. Extension ladder – 15 meters. Foot ladder or safe walk ladder.     Precaution in usage of ladders Construction of ladder should undergo

Toolbox Talk Definition     “A toolbox talk is an informal group discussion that focuses on a particular safety issue. These talks / discussions can be used daily to promote safety culture as well as to facilitate health and safety discussions on job sites / workplace”.   “Toolbox Talk can also be called as Yoga.”   

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