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26 June 2012

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ELECTRICAL SHOCK


ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Electrical shock is an injury is caused by an electrical current passing through the body.
Factors that determine the form and severity of injury:
·         The type and magnitude of current
·         The resistance of body  at the point of contact- different tissues in the body will offer different resistance,
·         The current pathway through the body and the duration of current flow. 
·         AC is particularly three to five time more dangerous than DC.
·         What happens to a body subjected to electric shock 

Electrical Injuries
Grounded sites of low-voltage injury on the feet. 
What happens to a body subjected to electric shock? 
·         Muscular contraction.
·         Shortness of breath,
·         Chest pain,
·         Abdominal pain.
·         Electrical burns to the hand.Pain In A Hand Or Foot Or A Deformity Of A Part Of The Body MayIndicate A Possible Broken Bone Resulting From The Electric Shock.
·         Red or dark, charred appearance. 
·         Numbness
·         Tingling
·         Paralysis
·         Hearing Loss
·         Speech Problems
·         Shock  

When someone has been electrocuted:
First aid  
·         Call the doctor
·         Look first. Don't touch. The person may still be in contact with the electrical source. Touching the person may pass the current through you.     

1.      Turn off the source of electricity if possible. If not, move the source away from you and the affected person using a non conducting object made of cardboard, plastic or wood.  
2.      Check for breathing. Once the person is free of the source of electricity, ensure the person is breathing. If breathing has stopped or you suspect the person's airway is blocked, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
3.      When breathing. If the victim is unresponsive and breathing and circulation are normal, elevate his foot end by eight to twelve inches. Maintain the normal body temperature.
4.      Cover the affected areas. If the person is breathing, cover any burned areas with a sterile gauze bandage, if available, or a clean cloth. Don't use a blanket or towel. Fluffy fibers can be irritating.

Cylinder blast kills one, hurts 5 at industrial shed Chemicals Firm Ignored Safety Norms: Police


Pune: A 65-year-old worker was killed and five others injured, one of them seriously, in a powerful gas cylinder explosion in the industrial shed of Parag Gases and Chemicals Pvt Ltd at Loni-Kalbhor, about 18 km from here, on Wednesday.

Material safety data sheet presentation

Material safety data sheet


Electrical safety Handbook

Electrical safety Handbook


Defensive driving manual

Defensive driving manual by Asia Industrial Gases Association



10 craziest Green Ideas.


Dear All,

Please find 10 craziest Green Ideas.

1. Hotel offers free meal to guests who are willing to generate electricity  

The Crown Plaza Hotel in Copenhagen , Denmark , is offering a free meal to any guest who is able to produce electricity for the hotel on an exercise bike attached to a generator. Guests will have to produce at least 10 watt hours of electricity - roughly 15 minutes of cycling for someone of average fitness. They will then be given meal vouchers worth $36 (26 euros).


Earthquake Emergency offsite mock drill report

 Earthquake Emergency offsite mock drill conducted at IOCL,Indore,Madyapradesh



Code of practice- Spray Painting


The purpose of this code of practice is to provide practical guidance on meeting the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 and Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 as they apply to spray painting and enable a consistent approach to controlling the risks from spray painting.

Safe Use of Top Slew Tower Cranes


Top slew tower cranes (TSTCs) have for many years been one of the primary means of lifting and placing materials on construction projects and often have a disproportionate effect on the smooth delivery of the construction programme. It is consequently of vital importance that they are installed and used correctly to ensure that both the safety of people and the efficiency of the construction process is maintained.

Life saving bracelet

 It is a bracelet which when activated manually gives an alarm to 
alert others. It will activate automatically if the wearer becomes unconscious 
making it easier for others to locate.
 
Although the bracelet should be ideally provided to all employees, practically 
it might not be possible. Hence initially it can be provided to
 
1.     Team leaders / Floor managers in charge of evacuation.
2.     Fire & Safety Crew.
3.     Employees in remote, risky locations.
4.     Employees in locations with long escape route.
5.     Senior persons of your organisation.



British Standard BS 5395 - Stairs, ladders and walkways


Part 3: Code of practice for the design of industrial type stairs, permanent ladders and walkways

This Part of BS 5395 gives recommendations for the design of industrial type stairs, walkways,platforms, fixed ladders and companion way ladders.



Dumpers checklist

Check-list for dumpers


All at one place

Safety Alert 5- Logging truck incident

Identify the hazards in your work site before performing work

Safety Tips 1

Avoid using computer,watching Television and playing video games or
play stations 2 hours before retiring to bed to protect your eyes.

Drink plenty of water to avoid 'Cramps". more over it helps the body
to remain fresh for long hours.

Use your reflexes to drive than your reaction to chaotic
traffic ...while driving.

Health tip-Correct way to clean ear wax


Fire Emergency tips


Are you ready to respond to a workplace fire? Would you know how to escape and possibly fight the fire, even if the building were dark and filled with smoke? Do you know how to sound the alarm for others?

Here are some tips for preparing for a fire emergency:
  • One way to ensure preparedness for a fire is to take the drills seriously. Take a tip from how children respond to a school fire drill. They move without delay, and they follow directions. The result is that during a real fire they know how to respond.
  • Follow these safety practices in the office to minimize damage and injuries: Keep fire doors closed at all times to prevent the spread of fire and do not block them open with wedges. Keep fire exit routes open and free of obstructions at all times. Make sure that automatic sprinklers are never obstructed by supplies or equipment.
  • Be prepared to rescue those in immediate danger first – even yourself. If you are in charge of helping a disabled co-worker to escape or await rescue, know ahead of time where to take the person and how to get there.
  • Close (but do not lock) doors and windows behind you as you make your escape. The reason for closing doors is that it slows the spread of fire. It also helps keep rooms free of smoke so that firefighters can search more effectively.
  • Pull the fire alarm. This means knowing ahead of time where it is located and how to use it. Fire alarms are meant to be used in a fire emergency – so don't be shy.
  • Call the fire department. In a number of fires involving fatalities, it has been found that no one even called the fire department. Never assume that this has already been done. Even if the alarm has been activated, this does not mean the fire department has been alerted because few buildings are wired directly to the fire department. Make sure you know the number to call, which may be different from the number you would dial if you were at home. Know the address of your workplace, and be prepared to give directions to the fire department. Stay on the line until the emergency operator has all the necessary information.
  • Finally, if you can safely do so, try to put out the fire. This means knowing where to find a fire extinguisher, and how to use it. Make sure you know which one to use on which kind of fire. Never obstruct a fire extinguisher.
  • Never re-enter the area or building until the fire department has given the all-clear signal.
Let's hope you never have to deal with an office fire. But if you do, these are the steps which can carry you to safety.

24 June 2012

The importance of choosing the correct PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) for Protection

Workers wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce their exposure to various occupational hazards. This includes such items as full body suits, work trousers, aprons, gloves, and foot, head and eye protection. Its use is one component of a safety program using a number of techniques to ensure that the work environment it both healthy and safe. However, use of such equipment does not make the hazard any less serious, and it does not provide long-lasting or complete protection.

What can be done


Health and Safety Signs



Health and safety signs play an important role in keeping us safe and as they indicate to us a possible health and/or safety hazard and also indicate how we can protect ourselves in a hazardous situation. From toxic chemicals to overhead loads, signs are used to indicate a wide range of situations.
Another important aspect of health and safety signs is the colors and symbols used on the signs. Warning signs, for example, are usually yellow in color with black text and/or graphics. The consistency in the use of yellow and black for cautioning against danger means that whenever we see these colors on a sign, we automatically become alert and pay attention to what the sign is indicating.

17 June 2012

Job Opening


Requirement of EHS/Manager &  for his organisation  for the Corporate Office located in Noida .
 
About The Company:- An integrated pharmaceutical and life sciences company, is the largest Custom Research and Manufacturing Services (CRAMS) player and a leading Drug Discovery and Development Solution (DDDS) provider out of India. Recently it has been ranked at No. 6 position amongst the Top 10 Global contract manufacturing & services outsourcing players of the pharmaceutical industry
 
Organisation : - Global Company with its ground presence in India, North America, Europe and China. The Company is well recognised as a ‘Partner of Choice’ by leading life sciences companies worldwide.
 
Post                        : EHS/Manager  to Sr.EHS/Manager (based on experience)
 
Experience                  : 5 to 10 Years
 
Salary                         : Industry Standrads
 
Exeperiance in Chemical or Pharma Company will be an added avadvantage.
 
Please send your updated resume to the following mail id: sethuhemachandran@yahoo.in

The Manager’s Guide to Health& Safety atWork

NFPA 780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

NFPA 780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems


The purpose of this standard is to provide for the practical safeguarding of persons and
property from hazards arising from exposure to lightning.

Hand railing Specification according to OSHA


OSHA Regulations

Stair Rails

The following general requirements apply to all stair rails:

_ Stairways with four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm) in height— whichever is less must be installed along each unprotected side or edge. When the top edge of a stair rail system also serves as a handrail, the height of the top edge must be no more than 37 inches (94 cm) nor less than 36 inches (91.5 cm) from the upper surface of the stair rail to the surface of the tread.
_ Stair rails installed after March 15,1991, must be not less than 36 inches (91.5 cm) in height.
_ Top edges of stair rail systems used as handrails must not be more than 37 inches (94 cm) high nor less than 36 inches (91.5 cm) from the upper surface of the stair rail system to the surface of the tread. (If installed before March 15, 1991, not less than 30 inches [76 cm]).
_ Stair rail systems and handrails must be surfaced to prevent injuries such as punctures or lacerations and to keep clothing from snagging.
_ Ends of stair rail systems and handrails must be built to prevent dangerous projections, such as rails protruding beyond the end posts of the system. In addition,
_ Unprotected sides and edges of stairway landings must have standard 42-inch (1.1 m)
guardrail systems.
_ Intermediate vertical members, such as balusters used as guardrails, must not be more than 19 inches (48 cm) apart.
_ Other intermediate structural members, when used, must be installed so that no openings are more than 19 inches (48 cm) wide.
_ Screens or mesh, when used, must extend from the top rail to the stairway step and along the opening between top rail supports.

Handrails

Requirements for handrails are as follows:
_ Handrails and top rails of the stair rail systems must be able to withstand, without failure, at least 200 pounds (890 n) of weight applied within 2 inches (5 cm) of the top edge in any downward or outward direction, at any point along the top edge.
_ Handrails must not be more than 37 inches (94 cm) high nor less than 30 inches (76 cm) from the upper surface of the handrail to the surface of the tread.
_ Handrails must provide an adequate handhold for employees to grasp to prevent falls.
_ Temporary handrails must have a minimum clearance of 3 inches (8 cm) between the
handrail and walls, stair rail systems and other objects.
_ Stairways with four or more risers, or that rise more than 30 inches (76 cm) in height—
whichever is less—must have at least one handrail.
_ Winding or spiral stairways must have a handrail to prevent use of areas where the
tread width is less than 6 inches (15 cm).
Mid rails

Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members or equivalent intermediate structural members must be provided between the top rail and stairway steps to the stair rail system. When midrails are used, they must be located midway between the top of the stair rail system and the stairway steps.

Fixed Ladders

If the total length of the climb on a fixed ladder equals or exceeds 24 feet (7.3 m), the ladder must be equipped with ladder safety devices; or self-retracting lifelines and rest platforms at intervals not to exceed 150 feet (45.7 m); or a cage or well and multiple ladder sections with each ladder section not to exceed 50 feet (15.2 m) in length. These ladder sections must be offset from adjacent sections and landing platforms must be provided at maximum intervals of 50 feet (15.2 m). In addition, fixed ladders must meet the following requirements:
_ Fixed ladders must be able to support at least two loads of 250 pounds (114 kg) each, concentrated between any two consecutive support added anticipated loads caused by ice buildup,
Wood ladders 
must not be coated with any
opaque covering except for identification or warning labels, which may be placed only on
one face of a side rail.
Note: 
A competent person must inspect ladders for visible defects periodically and after any incident that could affect their safe use. edge of a landing area must be no less than 7 inches (18 cm) and no more than 12 inches (30 cm). A landing platform must be provided if the step-across distance exceeds 12 inches (30 cm).
_ Fixed ladders without cages or wells must have at least a 15-inch (38 cm) clearance width to the nearest permanent object on each side of the centerline of the ladder.
_ Fixed ladders must be provided with cages, wells, ladder safety devices or self-retracting
lifelines where the length of climb is less than 24 feet (7.3 m) but the top of the ladder is at a distance greater than 24 feet (7.3 m) above lower levels.
_ Side rails of through or side-step fixed ladders must extend 42 inches (1.1 m) above the top level or landing platform served by the ladder.

Parapet ladders must have an access level at the roof if the parapet is cut to permit passage through it. If the parapet is continuous, the access level is the top of the parapet.
_ Steps or rungs for through-fixed-ladder extensions must be omitted from the extension; and the extension of side rails must be flared to provide between 24 inches (61 cm) and 30 inches (76 cm) clearance between side rails.
_ When safety devices are provided, the maximum clearance distance between side rail extensions must not exceed 36 inches (91 cm).
_ Fixed ladders must be used at a pitch no greater than 90 degrees from the horizontal,
measured from the back side of the ladder.

16 June 2012

WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY


World Blood Donor Day is day dedicated to "thanking and cele-brating voluntary non-remunerated blood donors". It occurs on June 14, the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, the creator of the ABO blood group system, for which he won the Nobel Prize. The first day was held in 2005.One of the main goals of the World Blood Donor Day is to ensure the availability of 'safe blood' for transfusion.

Why should we donate blood ?

Safe blood saves lives and improves health. Blood transfusion is needed for:
  • women with complications of pregnancy, such as ectopic pregnancies and haemorrhage before, during or after childbirth; 
  • children with severe anaemia often resulting from malaria or malnutrition;
  •  people with severe trauma following accidents; and 
  • many surgical and cancer patients.

Short Story 4 : The Right Decision


A group of children were playing near two railway tracks, one still in use while the other disused. Only one child played on the disused track, the rest on the operational track.

The train came, and you were just beside the track interchange. You could make the train change its course to the disused track and saved most of the kids
However, which would also mean the lone child playing by the disused track would be sacrificed. Or would you rather let the train go its way?
Let’s take a pause to think what kind of decision we could make…

Analyze the situation…

Think and reflect…

Decided your answer!!!!…

Now … go ahead…

11 June 2012

Dengue fever awareness presentation

Presentation give you awareness about dengue


http://www.mediafire.com/view/?949nn6pr2e4ia2q

Job Opening

The requirement of Safety Officers / Managers for his organisation  for the plant located near Hydrabad. 
Organisation                 : South India based reputed corporate   
Post                             :  Asst Manager to  Safety Manager (based on experience) 
Qualification               : RLI / CLI / M.E. (Safety) / Degree in Fire Engg from Nagpur 
Experience                : 8 years + 
Salary                         : Based on the experience and current salary drawn. 
Please send your updated resume to the following mail id: 
k.panch15@gmail.com




10 June 2012

Largest and Longest Ambulance in the World

Largest and Longest Ambulance in the World


Launched in the streets of Dubai, United Arab Emirates the largest and longest ambulance in the world.

The car and got a certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records

Each Problem has a Solution.... Oh Yes!!!




Carbon monoxide gas safety instructions


Fire Safety Presentation

NFPA 551 Guide for the Evaluation of Fire Risk Assessments

NFPA 551 Guide for the Evaluation of Fire Risk Assessments In the mid-1990s, it was recognized that the application of fire risk assessment methods in developing fire and life safety solutions continued to increase. However, a set of rules or a framework that described the properties of an acceptable fire risk assessment method was lacking. Additionally, there were no guidance documents available to those responsible for

approving or evaluating fire and life safety solutions that were based on a fire risk assessment. In response, NFPA established a new project and technical committee on fire risk assessment methods in 1999. NFPA 551, 2004 edition, was the first document prepared by the committee in response to the growing need for guidance documents on fire risk assessment methods.

TAC guidelines for fire fighting

FIRE PROTECTION MANUAL

Fire Load Calculation

An important factor in establishing the basis for the assessment of the fire risk pertaining to any building is the concept of ‘fire load’ which indicates the quantity of heat liberated per unit area when a building and its contents are completely burnt

NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

This standard is prepared for the use and guidance of persons charged with selecting, purchasing, installing,
approving, listing, designing, and maintaining portable fire extinguishing equipment. The fire protection equipment of this standard are general in nature and are not intended to abrogate the specific requirements of other NFPA standards for specific occupancies.

IS 2190 : 1992 SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRST-AID FIRE EXTINGUISHERS — CODE OF PRACTICE

IS 2190 : 1992 SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRST-AID FIRE EXTINGUISHERS — CODE OF PRACTICE

OISD STD 189

OISD STD 189  Standard on fire fighting equipment for drilling rigs,work over rigs and production installations


In the upstream petroleum industry companies are engaged in exploration and development of oilfields as well as production of crude oil and gas. It has been observed that most of the activities like drilling operation, setting up of GGS/OCS, GCP/GCS etc. are carried out initially at remote areas away from the thickly
populated locality. However, once the field is established, it has been observed that the area gets surrounded by population and small industries.

OISD STD -155

OISD STD -155    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
(PART-I : NON-RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT)
(PART-II : RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT)


The cardinal principle in controlling an unsafe condition is to remove the hazard. This could be achieved through better design, change of process or guarding by mechanical means. Inspite of care taken to design safety into all systems and operations in the oil industry, the risk of failure of engineering controls, materials, equipment and even that of safety devices cannot be fully eliminated. There are also some operations and situations like welding and cutting etc. where engineering controls are not feasible and use of Personal protective Equipment (PPE) is done regular-ly. The use of personal protective equipment can, in such situations, do one or more of the following:

OISD STD 114

OISD STD 114   SAFE HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS


In the Petroleum and Natural Gas Production and Processing Industry, a number of hazardous
chemicals are required to be stored and handled in appreciable quantities. In view of the
stringent product quality requirement, various complex processes are introduced involving
the handling of hazardous chemicals.

National Fire Day Presentation

WHAT MCB AND MCCB

WHAT MCB AND MCCB

1)MCB stands for MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER with rated current 
below 100 amperes whereas MCCB stands for MOULDED CASE 
CIRCUIT BREAKER with rated current from 10 amperes to 2000 
ampers.MCB has breaking capacity upto 10kA, MCCB has 
breaking capacity above 10kA.

ELCB Vs RCCB

Job Opening

Hi,
 
There is Two positions vacant for Senior OHS Specialist requirement at  NOKIA Chennai Plant.
 
The professional must possess the qualification of  B.E with M.E (Industrial Safety) Engineering with minimum 2+ years of experience.
 

NHRC Seeks Reports on Asbestos Exposure from Centre & States

NHRC Seeks Reports on Asbestos Exposure from Centre & States

Rio 2012 People's Summit to hold program on Deadly Business of Asbestos Industry 
  

New Delhi, June 10, 2012: Acting on a compliant filed by ToxicsWatch Alliance (TWA), in a June release, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has underlined that most of the authorities at Centre and States/Union Territories have failed to give reports to the NHRC on safeguarding exposure to white asbestos or chrysoyile asbestos. Taking note of this omission, the NHRC had ordered for issuing reminders, returnable in six weeks, to the Chief Secretaries of all States/Union Territories and other concerned authorities at Centre who have failed to submit requisite reports on May 21, 2012.  

Earlier, on the 5th March, 2012, NHRC had given six weeks more time when most of them failed to give the requisite reports.  A copy of the June 5, 2012 release of NHRC and its original notice of July 6, 2011 is attached. Such callous approach of the governments in India merit criticism

06 June 2012

ISO 19011 Guidelines for quality and/or environmental management systems auditing


ISO 19011 Guidelines for quality and/or environmental management systems auditing

This International Standard provides guidance on the principles of auditing, managing audit programmes,
conducting quality management system audits and environmental management system audits, as well as guidance


IS 14609 : 1999 DRY CHEMICAL POWDER FOR FIGHTING A, B, C, CLASS FIRES — SPECIFICATION

IS 14609 : 1999 DRY CHEMICAL POWDER FOR FIGHTING A, B, C, CLASS FIRES — SPECIFICATION

IS 3786 Accident Classification

IS 3786  METHOD FOR COMPUTATION OF FREQUENCY AND SEVERITY RATES FOR    INDUSTRIAL INJURIES AND CLASSIFICATION OF INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS