Miscellaneous

 Topic: Stretching Exercises  Definition     Stretching is a form of physical exercise where, specific muscle or tendon muscles is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle’s felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility and range of motion. Stretching is also used therapeutically to

Toolbox Talks  Topic: STAR Process Introduction    STAR is introduced to minimize the accidents / incidents and motivate to the individuals for thinking about the job prior to execution. STAR reporting is like a dynamic risk assessment where we don’t require any document in execution stage. What you understand when we say STAR reporting?    A new initiative

Toolbox Talks   Topic:    Basic Awareness of Guards & Barricading   Start with asking for some examples of barrication. Ask – Why do we need barricades and what are they for?     “The purpose of barricades is to prevent persons from coming into contact with specific hazards. This is achieved by placing a physical barrier around

Toolbox Talks  Topic:    Work at Height Definition     Any work to be performed at a height of 2 / 1.8 meters (as per locations) or above from the ground level where a person is standing is defined as work at height. Even a job being carried out below the ground level is classified as “Work

Toolbox Talks  Topic:    Confined Space  Confined space is defined as a location that is an enclosed or partially enclosed space that is not primarily designed or intended for human occupancy. Confined space can be beneath or above the ground which can be found in almost workplaces. Confined Space are those enclosed area which are:

Toolbox Talks  Topic:    Basic Awareness on Excavation Introduction      Openings (digging or removal of earthen or rock from ground) of any surface (any below-ground) for Construction or Maintenance activity or have developed due to the erosion of subsoil and the consequent collapsing of the paving is called excavation. Working inside these excavations / openings

Toolbox Talks  Topic:    Basic Awareness of Lifting Operations  Introduction     What do we mean when we say “Lifting & Rigging Operations“?     Every type of lift has a set of risks that need to be managed if the lift is to be undertaken in a safe and efficient manner. To give a clear focus on

Toolbox Talks     Topic:    Basic Awareness of Equipment Isolation   Equipment Isolation     A key of basic safety rule is to isolate the hazards before working on any equipment i.e. to check: Electrical equipment (i.e., to avoid electrical safety). Moving machinery (i.e., to prevent from mechanical hazards). Pipes & equipment containing hydrocarbons

Toolbox Talks  Topic:    Basic Awareness of Emergency Preparing ourselves for any emergency, we should keep following points in our mind: Know the emergency exits. Keep the exists clear from obstructions & clearly marked. Exits must never be locked. Respond immediately on hearing alarm. Do not run, walk swiftly. Don’t use the lift, go down the

Toolbox Talks   Topic:        Driving Safety   It is better to lose one minute in life, than “life” in one minute.     Daily over 350 people die on Indian roads and many thousands are injured, most of which are easily preventable by following road safety traffic rules and regulation. Even within

Toolbox Talks   Topic:        Basic Awareness of Electricity   Never ever take electricity for granted, & never assume a circuit is dead.   Electricity is silent, invisible, and potentially fatal. Due to improper handling with electrical items, many cases have been observed inside the refinery and resulted in accident/incident, so it deserves the utmost respect.

Toolbox Talks     Topic:        Basic Awareness of Permit to Work System.   Why do we need a permit to work system? Control of non-routine jobs (e.g. maintenance jobs) to carry out safely. Establish communication between various departments involved during the maintenance task. Authorization to carry out the job in an area.   Main control

Toolbox Talks   Topic:        Basic Awareness on PPEs     We have six mandatory PPEs used in the factory.  Safety Helmet, Safety Goggles / glasses, Ear Plugs / Muffs, Gloves, Safety Shoes, Coverall / Overall.       Additional specific PPEs such as safety harness, respiratory protection must be worn as per the need and requirements

Toolbox Talks   Topic:        Ladders      Using of unsafe ladder and unsafe usage of ladder have been observed inside the plant and resulted in accidents/incidents.     Use of Unsafe Ladder  Defect in ladder. Ladder without inspection tag. Ladder wobbles due to missing feet /rubber pads or not being correctly pitched/ tied. Missing, damaged or