AROMATICS PROJECT

SAFETY TOPIC WEEK 26, 2007

STRONG WIND STRONG WIND
If the wind speed exceeds > 46 km/hr( 25 knots) the work at ele If the wind speed exceeds > 46 km/hr( 25 knots) the work at elevated vated
locations should be stopped. This speed represents the risk limi locations should be stopped. This speed represents the risk limi t for t for
work with equipment such as, lifting by crane or constructing sc work with equipment such as, lifting by crane or constructing scaffold affold
Lifting Lifting
Damage of material, equipment & loss of construction Damage of material, equipment & loss of construction
Stop lifting operations for wind velocity > 46 km/hr (25 knots)
Cranes on stand-by
Pin Jib Crawler cranes to be swing locked and boom down, unless otherwise approved
Hydraulic cranes to retract boom
Loose element storage Loose element storage
Secure loose material to prevent it becoming airborne
Scaffolding Scaffolding
Collapse of Scaffold Collapse of Scaffold
Scaffold to be properly tied to structural support
Dust Dust
Breathing problem Foreign particles in eyes Breathing problem Foreign particles in eyes
Water sprinkling, provide dust masks, eye protection
Electrical Safety Electrical Safety
Damage, shock and fire Damage, shock and fire
Overhead electrical cables shall be protected
In case of high wind main supply can be switch off
Isolate any downed cables
Cyclone Cyclone
The information is transmitted from the Kuwait Maritime Board . Based on the information, the
emergency is declared