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:1929
ID No.: 1929
Document No : HSE/SR/05
Rev
: 03
Eff. Date
: 15-12-2008
PS - SR
Controlled/ Information
Copy No:
Copy Issued To
Issued By :
MR ( HSE)
Prepared by
Name
D.DEVASAHAYAM
R.V.SANJEEVI
Designation
HSE AUDITOR
MR ( HSE)
Signature
ID No.: 1929
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: 15-12-2008
HSE/SR/05
03
15-12-2008
D.DEVASAHAYAM / HSE AUDITOR
R.V.SANJEEVI , MR{HSE}
MR (HSE)
CONTROLLED / INFORMATION COPY
MR (HSE)
PS SR
INDEX
OCP 01
OCP 02
OCP 03
OCP 04
OCP 05
OCP 06
OCP 07
OCP 08
OCP 09
OCP 10
OCP 11
OCP 12
OCP 13
OCP - 14
OCP 15
OCP 16
OCP 17
OCP 18
OCP 19
OCP 20
OCP 21
OCP 22
OCP 23
OCP 24
OCP 25
OCP 26
OCP 27
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
Responsibility
1
Ensure use of Personal Protective Equipment like safety shoes, safety
helmets, safety belts, safety goggles, face shield, earplugs, hand
gloves etc. as per job requirement.
2
Ensure adequate and safe means of access and exit from all work
places.
10
Ensure adequate illumination of all the work places and access / exit
routes.
11
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12
Hazardous activity area should be cordoned off using tapes with red
and white bands.
13
Provide one First Aid box each for every 150 workmen.
14
One vehicle should always be stationed at work site along with First
Aid Box.
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16
17
18
19
7. Records
Record Title
Register of accident /
incidents
Record No
Shall be given by Site
In charge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site In charge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
To ensure the safety of officials and work men through the use of
identified / specified safety helmets
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
4. Performance Criteria Percentage reduction in head injuries due to use of safety helmets /
register of issue of safety equipments
5. Cross Reference
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
1
Ensure use of Safety Helmet by all the employees working at site and
the persons visiting the site for protection against head injury
2
Wear the helmet right way round. It does not give proper protection
when worn back to front
Adjust the headband and the chinstrap so that there are no chances of
the helmet falling down.
Responsibility
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Clean the helmet and its seat band regularly and change the sweatband
when required.
10
Keep stock of helmets for visitors at site. Inspect the helmet before
handing it over to a visitor.
11
7. Records
Record Title
Register of accident /
incidents
Record No
Shall be given by Site
In charge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site In charge
Retention Time
3 years
1. Purpose
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
1
All parts of electrical installation shall be of standard construction
conforming to relevant IS codes.
2
Ensure that all extension boards have earth wire connected and only
three- pin metal clad industrial type sockets are mounted on the board.
Never draw power from a socket by inserting wires into the socket.
Always use metal clad three pin plug tops for drawing power for
electrical hand tools.
Use only three core flexible wire for electrical hand tools. Connect
earth wire properly to the body of the hand tool as well as to the plug
top.
10
Responsibility
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Ensure that the flexible wires and power cables are properly insulated
and are laid so that the insulation does not get damaged due to
activities in the vicinity.
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13
14
15
16
Introduce permit system for electrical safety. While men are at work
on electrical lines or equipment for maintenance repair, main switch
should be cut off and fuses should be removed. Warning signs should
be displayed on the main switch.
7. Records
Record Title
Register of accident /
incidents
Record No
Shall be given by Site
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
1
Ensure safe access to and means of escape from all site locations.
2
10
Dont light any fire in or around storage areas for cooking or any other
purpose.
Responsibility
11
Inspect the work place thoroughly where welding and gas cutting
operations are to be carried out and remove any inflammable materials
around, before starting work.
12
Ensure that welding and gas cutting sparks do not fall on combustible
materials. In case it cannot be avoided, cover the materials with metal
sheet.
13
14
15
16
17
Inspect the area for smoldering materials after gas cutting /welding. If
found extinguish them.
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19
20
Ensure that the fire extinguishers are clearly visible & easily
accessible and passage leading to them is free.
21
Mark the type of extinguishers and the class of fire for which these are
meant, conspicuously at each location.
22
23
Inspect the extinguishers monthly to ensure that they have not been
actuated or tampered with and to detect any physical damage or
corrosion.
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26
27
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7. Records
Record Title
Register of accident /
incidents
Record No
Shall be given by Site
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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TYPE OF
FIRE
EXTINGUISH
ER
A
Soda acid or
Fire involving water (gas
paper,
wood pressure or
textiles, rubber water (constant
etc.
air pressure and
Co2)
B
Fire involving
flammable
liquids
like
oils, solvents,
varnishes paint
etc
C
Fire involving
flammable
gases
D
Fire involving
metals like Mg,
Al, Zn, K etc
Mixed
Occupancy
Fire involving
mixed
materials
including
electrical
equipment like
generator
transformer etc
SIZE
4.5 Kg
Foam
Or
Dry chemical
powder
9
Liters
5 Kg
Co2
Or
Dry chemical
powder
Special dry
chemical
powder
9
Liters
Co2
Or
Dry chemical
6 Kg
10 Kg
5 Kg
10 Kg
QUAN
TITY
V/S
AREA
1 no for
600M2
or part
MINIMUM
IN
QUANTITY
ACCESSI
BILITY
WITHIN.
4 nos per
floor/room
15 M
1 no for
100M2
or pat
2 nos for
50 M2
or part
2 nos per
floor/ room
10 M
3 no per room
for bulk
storage
10 M
1no for
100 M2
or part
3 nos per
10 M
room for bulk
storage
2 nos
for 50
M2 or
part
-
3 nos per
room
10 M
10 M
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
Provide scaffolds for all works that cannot be safety performed from
floor level.
10
11
Responsibility
12
Provide guardrails 1.5M high, consisting of top rail and mid rail for
platforms higher than 2 M from floor level.
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
21
22
23
24
25
Ensure that the width of the ladder is not less than 300 mm and
distance between rungs is not more than 300 mm.
26
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Ensure that the areas around base and top of the ladder are clear.
Getting on and off the ladder is more hazardous than using it. Use a
mudsill if the ladder is to rest on soft, loose or rough soil.
28
29
Stand no higher than the fourth rung from the top for carrying out any
job standing on a ladder.
30
31
32
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Working at Height :
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Use Safety belt while working at height. Ensure life lines are installed
at higher locations where works are done.
Use Free fall arrestors of required numbers for going up and coming
down. Ensure, the work force is made familiar with the use of Free
fall arrestors
Ensure installation of Safety nets at appropriate elevations.
Ensure the work force is briefed about the confined space. Ensure
issue of permit.
37
Ensure a) enough ventilation b) 24 V lighting. c) Life line tied to the
body of the person working d) Appropriate PPE as decided by Area In
charge is used by work force. e) No Welding / Gas cutting carried out
during painting inside confined space. f) A person at the entrance to
the confined space for acting on any emergency.
7. Records
Record Title
Record No
Responsibility
Retention Time
Register of accident /
Shall be given by Site Shall be assigned by
3 years
incidents
Incharge
Site Incharge
8. Verification, Corrective and preventive action
Concerned site in charge shall ensure effective implementation of above procedure. In case of any
deviation from the procedure he shall undertake necessary corrective and preventive actions.
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
HANDLING AND ERECTION OF HEAVY MATERIAL
1
Inspect daily, before start of work, all such equipment and record in a
Daily Inspection Register.
Ensure that the lifting machinery and tackles are not loaded beyond
maximum safe working load.
Before lifting with a winch ensure proper anchoring of the winch and
the pulleys. The pulleys must be checked thoroughly for any defects.
Do not tie or attach lifting devices such as chain pulley blocks, maxpull or wire rope slings to the floor grills, working platforms or
guardrails.
When load is being lifted with lifting machinery, warn the persons in
the vicinity by sounding horns/ whistle.
Do not allow any body to stand under the load being lifted.
Responsibility
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11
Deploy only trained and authorized operators for operating the lifting
machinery.
12
Ensure that only skilled riggers are engaged for slinging the material
to be handled.
Use of safety helmet, safety shoes and hand gloves by the riggers must
be ensured
13
14
Only one person should give signals to the operator to lifting the
machinery
15
16
Never carry out any welding in the boiler structure during drum
lifting operation. This can damage wire ropes used for lifting of
drum.
7. Records
Record Title
Records of testing of
lifting materials
Daily inspection
register
Record No
Responsibility
Retention Time
3 years
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
SAFETY IN USING CRANES
1
Try to locate the crane on as solid and level ground as possible.
2
Read the instruction manual of the crane thoroughly and keep the
crane operator informed.
Ensure that boom and hoist cut off limit switches are operational.
Before starting the crane, see that all the guards of moving parts are
property fitted.
10
Responsibility
11
Keep the crane boom length as short as possible for maximum lifting
capacity and greater safety.
12
Do not work with the boom too close to the vertical, because a sudden
release of the load may throw the boom back over the cab
13
Depute only trained and experienced riggers for slinging the material
to be lifted.
14
Ensure that only one person gives signal to the crane operator.
15
Before lifting load, be sure about the weight of the material. When
lifting near capacity load, calculate entire load carefully including
hook block and slings; and check it against rated lifting capacity.
16
Test the hoist brake by raising the load a few inches and holding. It
should hold easily.
17
Dont pull sideways on the boom not even a little bit. Lift straight up
on every load
18
Never move a crane away from the load while handling near capacity
loads, to avoid boom failure or machine damage.
19
20
21
Swing the load very slowly and carefully. Avoid sudden jerks
22
23
Always watch the load and the signals from the signalman
24
While loading or unloading a truck, never swing the load over the
truck cabin.
25
Never allow any person to stand under the load being lifted.
26
Ensure that the reverse horn is operational. Crane helper should guide
the crane operator while reversing the crane.
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29
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S No.
1
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Let the crane run idle for a little while, after the crane has done heavy
work. Do not stop the engine abruptly.
Do not move the crane with boom at very high angle, especially on
uneven terrain. This may result in the boom being thrown back over
the cab.
When the load is to be lifted to higher evaluation, tie the load with a
manila rope to guide the load while in the air, so that it does not strike
any building or structure during swinging.
Always keep the boom at least 6 feet from overhead wires.
If the boom his overhead wires accidentally, stay on the crane until the
boom is cleared or the current is cut off. Do not allow any one on the
ground to touch the crane. In case it is absolutely necessary to leave
the cabin, jump out; dont step down.
Do not leave the cabin with engine running or load in the air or under
any condition of load under hook connected to slings or wire rope.
Activity
SAFETY IN USING TRAILERS / OTHER T & P s
Ensure the trailers used for transporting materials are inspected and
certified for its fitness by Competent person.
Ensure inspection of the route through which the trailer has to move
to and fro is rigid / clear off pits / any other hindrance.
Responsibility
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
STORAGE AND HANDLING OF GAS CYLINDERS
1
Provide FLASH BACK arrestors both side of the Cylinder and Torch
2
It is advised to insist to the vendor to provide wall caps for all Gas
cylinders.
The cylinder should not be filled with any gas other than the one it
now contains.
Please look for next date of test, which is marked on a metal ring
inserted between the valve and the neck of the cylinder, and if this
date is over, do not accept the cylinder.
Responsibility
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11
12
13
14
15
Ensure the Cylinder should be tied with a proper chain while stacking.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION.
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Store the cylinders in a cool, dry and well ventilated place under cover
and away from open flames or any potential source of heat.
24
25
26
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Check that the valves of the gas cylinders are tightly shut.
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Dont posses more than the following quantity of gas without a valid
license:
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
100 Kg (Flammable)
Dissolved Acetylene
15 Cylinders
(Flammable)
Oxygen, Argon, Nitrogen, Carbon dioxide
50 Cylinders
(Non-flammable, non-toxic gases) (Total)
Chlorine
50 Cylinders (toxic gases)
Hydrogen
125 Kg or 15 cylinder
(Flammable but non-toxic gases)
(Whichever is less)
7. Records
Record Title
Physical inspection
reports
Record No
Shall be given by Site
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
To ensure safety during gas cutting, welding, arc welding and heating
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
GAS CUTTING/WELDING /HEATING.
1
Use trolleys and cradles of adequate strength, as far as possible, while
moving the cylinders.
2
Check that the valves of the gas cylinders are lightly shut when not in
use.
Do not release gas from the cylinder unless pressure regulator is fitted
to its valve.
Use gas hoses specially designed for the purpose with standard colour
code.
Use proper clamps for hose connections, Check leakage from hose
connections before starting work. Never use steel wires for clamping.
Take care that there are no kinks in the hoses and the hoses are laid
such that nobody steps on the hoses and these do not get damaged due
to activities in progress in the vicinity.
Use flame flash back arrestors to avoid back firing in flammable gas
cylinders.
Open the valve of oxygen gas first and then flammable gas for lighting
the torch.
Responsibility
10
Use fiction gas lighters only for lighting the torch. Never use matches
or smoldering manila ropes or rags for lighting the torch.
11
Protect the gas cylinders and hoses from welding sparks or gas cutting
sparks falling on them.
12
Ensure that the valve key is easily accessible to close the valve
immediately in case of emergency.
13
Never crimp the hose for temporary shutting of gas. Always shut the
supply through pressure regulators.
14
Check the hoses daily for any visible damage. Discard the hoses in
which gas had backfired.
15
16
17
18
19
Check that the terminations of the welding lead and earthing lead are
not loose at the welding machine, welding holder & the job.
20
There should not be more than one joint in the entire length of the
welding lead. The joint should be through proper junction box or lugs.
The joint should be insulated.
21
Lay the welding lead in such a manner that it does not get damaged
due to other activities in the vicinity.
22
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Use of hand gloves and face shield by the welder must be ensured.
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27
Ensure that the hand gloves, welding holder and the job are not wet.
Welder and associated workmen working at height more than 2 M
must wear safety belts securely fastened to nearby structure.
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29
Take due care to see that welding sparks falling from height do not
endanger people and property at lower elevation. (Use
Metal sheet )
30
7. Records
Record Title
Records of physical
inspection
Record No
Shall be given by Site
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
ILLUMINATION
1
Provide adequate illumination at all work places and their approach
passages/corridors. Refer recommended values of illumination for
different locations.
2
Illumination
(Lux)
A Construction Area
1. Outdoor areas like store yards, entrance and exit roads .
2. Platforms
3. Entrances, corridors and stairs.
4. General illumination of work area
5. Rough work like fabrication, assembly of major items
6. Medium work like assembly of small
machined parts rough measurement etc.,
20
50
100
150
150
300
Responsibility
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700
200
450
20
150
70
150
100
300
450
200
7. Records
Record Title
Record No
Records of Illumination Shall be given by Site
monitoring
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No.
1
Activity
Ensure that all construction materials, T & P, scaffolding, debris etc.
are removed around the system/equipment to be commissioned.
Ensure that all the work permits have been returned before starting the
respective equipment.
Responsibility
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11
12
13
14
Ensure use of chemical resistant hand gloves, nose mask and safety
goggles by the personnel engaged in chemical cleaning activities.
7. Records
Record Title
Register of accident /
incidents
Record No
Shall be given by Site
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
Exposure to penetrating radiation from Radioactive Isotopes and other
source is becoming more and more pronounced in the construction
field.
A couple of decades ago, radioactive sources, used, were
comparatively mild and less encountered. With the growing demand
of weld joint inspection, metal thickness / flaw determination, liquid
level measurement in High temperature / pressure process vessels etc.,
the use and application of the radioactive sources specially, Yradiation, has increased considerably.
However, the protection and procedure for work safety and personnel
protection have warranted very little basic changes.
Atomic Energy authorities have been alert and alive to the situation
Well organized and efficient monitoring, controlled operation and
rescue / recovery system has been developed and enforced. Some of
these are:
Authorized person obtains all Radioactive Isotopes from BARC
(Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai) only.
Transportation and storage specifications and standards are rigidly
monitored and enforced by the authorities.
Any mishap, loss or damage is promptly attended to and rectified by
the authorities, immediately on receipt of information.
Responsibility
They promptly and formally collect all isotopes reaching their Halflife stage
1
Site requirements for the safe use of field personnel are as follows:
a.Isotope storage a designated and certified location should be
maintained properly with prescribed warning board and
fencing.
b. Personnel using the Isotope must be medically checked before
being permitted to handle and found fit.
c.They must have a valid BARC certificate for safe handling of
Isotopes.
d. They must use a film Badge or Dosimeter as prescribed by the
authorities while working with Isotopes.
e. Isotope attached to a metal pencil should be removed from
storage only for the optimum period of work.
f. Isotope MUST not be taken out of the container lead pot till
actual exposure stage is reached. The exposure time must be
calculated beforehand.
g. Ensure radiation monitoring equipment is working, when
exposure is in progress.
h. On expiry of the exposure time, the source must immediately be
put back in the container.
i. All personnel working with radiation sources must maintain the
prescribed safe distance at all stages of work.
j. Isotopes Pencil must be handled by a Collimator or monitoring
rod of specified length, to avoid any unsafe proximity to the
operators body.
k. Isotopes or the pencil should never be touched by hand or
allowed to come in contact with body.
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anything
The authorities will locate and dispose off the offending isotope.
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Record No
Responsibility
Retention Time
Shall be given by Site Shall be assigned by
3 years
Incharge
Site Incharge
8. Verification, Corrective and preventive action
Concerned site in charge shall ensure effective implementation of above procedure. In case of any
deviation from the procedure he shall undertake necessary corrective and preventive actions.
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
Responsibility
Definition :
Manufacture, Storage and import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules 1989
under the Environment protection (EP) Act 1986 define Hazardous
Chemical based on toxicity, Flammability and explosivity.
1
Legal Requirements :
The Factories Act and the Environment Protection Act& the Rules
made under these acts require
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IDENTIFICATION& LABELLING
STORAGE
HANDLING
7. Records
Record Title
Physical inspection
records
Record No
Shall be given by Site
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
Mineral wool is used for the insulation of boiler furnaces, piping
etc at site.
Mineral wool is generally supplied as mattress. The mattresses are
packed and sealed in high density polythene bags of thickness atleast
0.2 mm. The sealed bags are further put inside bituminous lined
polythene bonded hessian bags and sealed by machine stitching.
The mattresses inside the packing are provided with metal mesh
facings on one side/both side of the mattress. The metal mesh facing
are hexagonal wire netting made from GI/Stainless Steel wires
The mattresses and the wire netting are stitched with tying wire made
from GI/Stainless Steel wires.
Ensure wearing of hand gloves, nose pads before handling of the
packages
2
At the insulation work area, open the hessian bag and the polythene
bags without disturbing the mattress or kicking off mineral wool dust.
Ensure that the packing materials are put into the dust bin.
Take care that the loose end of the wire mesh or the tying wire do not
hurt.
Responsibility
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Ensure that the spilled loose wool materials are collected and put into
the waste bin.
7. Records
Record Title
Records of general
inspection
Record No
Shall be given by Site
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
1
Spending long hours at a computer keyboard can hurt. Many people
experience pain in their eyes, neck, arms, hands, back or legs. Many
people experience stress and anxiety.
Ergonomics, the science of designing workplaces so they fit the
person, can help reduce the stress of the repetitive motions you
perform at your job. Try adjusting your office furniture so that you can
keep your wrists straight while typing. (Typing with your wrists and
elbows lower than your fingers is very stressful for the tendons and
can put pressure on the main nerve in your hand.) Position your chair
high enough so that your elbows are even with, or slightly higher than,
your keyboard while you type.
2
Responsibility
3
4
Angles of 90 between the upper and lower leg and also between the
upper arm and forearm.
The feet are placed flat on the floor or other support with the thighs
horizontal;
Weight is taken on the buttocks and upper part of the thighs only;
The body is held comfortably erect with the back supported in the
lumbar region;
The relative height of the seat and the working surface should be so
adjusted that the shoulders are relaxed when the hands are resting on
the keyboard. The upper arms should hang naturally with the angle
between the forearm and upper arm about 90, and with a minimum of
wrist bending;
10
The top of the visual display unit screen should be located just below
the level of the operator's eyes;
11
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If your wrists ache, your fingers feel numb at night or you have
difficulty performing simple manual tasks, you may be suffering from
a repetitive Motion disorder (RMD). These injuries result when the
tendons and nerves in the hand or arm become inflamed and swollen
from excess strain.
13
14
Make a fist and rotate your entire hand (from the wrist) in one
direction. Repeat 15 times. Switch directions and repeat 15 times.
Then, release your hands, and with fingers extended, do the same
rotations.
b) Hand Stretch
Make a fist, then extend your fingers as far apart as possible. Hold for
about 10 seconds. Relax. Repeat the entire sequence 5-10 times until
hands and fingers feel relaxed.
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Slowly turn head left, hold for 3 seconds. Turn right, hold for 3
seconds. Drop chin gently to chest, then look up. Repeat the sequence
5-10 times.
d) Shoulders
Record No
Shall be given by Site
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
Fast depletion of precious resources of energy is quite alarming and
hence their conservation is imperative. Following are some simple
tips emphasizing upon use of efficient and energy saving equipment
and energy saving equipment and practices which would certainly
benefit all of us
1
ILLUMINATION
Switch off tube lights, lamps, fans etc when not required
Prefer task lighting instead of uniform one all over
Follow recommended illumination levels
Use energy efficient lamps & luminaries
Keep clean all lighting equipment & reflectors.
Optimize use of natural lighting
Prefer electronic ballast instead of conventional chokes
Prefer compact fluorescent lamps.
Use current / voltage reducer
Responsibility
wherever necessary.
Carry out preventive maintenance. Remove the scaling
sedimentation regularly.
Stop all leakages Avoid unnecessary long distribution
pipelines.
Ensure monitoring of process waste & resource loss in
all the areas of construction activities and take required
Corrective / Preventive action to control/reduce/eliminate
them.
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Cranes
Ensure that the routine & preventive maintenance of the
cranes are carried out as per the schedule.
Ensure that the consumption of fuel (Diesel) is clearly
accounted in relation with works carried out / hours of
operation of the crane.
Ensure that the works are planned in advance and as far as
possible crane utilization is made to the optimum.
Different agencies to work in close co-ordination with each
other.
Avoid idle running of the crane.
As far as possible avoid using crane for lifting smaller size
object unless it is warranted for critical constructional
activities.
Ensure that the crane operator is trained in the crane
operation and is in possession of OCP No. 08 for Safety
in using cranes.
Ensure that all the pulleys are properly lubricated.
Cooling Towers & Refrigeration system:
Use thermostatic controller for cooling lower fan.
Use high efficiency drift eliminator and FRP blades
Use PVC fill instead of concrete or lumber
Optimise need of refrigeration and refrigeration temperature.
Dont use week or broken insulation.
Store chilled water / ice during off-peak hours and use it
during peak hours.
Motive load:
Avoid idle / redundant running of motors.
Use star delta changeover
Use soft starter for high torque
Control of maximum demand
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In the Kitchen
Keep the entire cooking material ready before lighting the
stove.
Let cold materials attain room temperature before cooking
Soak the grains and cereals before you cook them
Avoid use of excessive water in cooking
Use utensils broad base. Use lid on cooking utensils
Prefer small burner and light flame.
Ensure stable, bright & blue flame. Reduce flame when
boiling starts.
Use only ISI mark stoves and kerosene wicks
Use pressure cooker, Cook different types of food
simultaneously by using separators.
Avoid often reheating of food. Store food in insulated
containers.
On the Road
7. Records
Record Title
Records of energy
monitoring
Record No
Shall be given by Site
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
1
First Aid refers to the emergency treatment given to a person suffering
from an accident or sudden illness until a doctor attends. First Aid has
three important aims viz,preserve life, promote recovery and prevent
worsening of the casualtys condition
1
TIPS FOR FIRST AID
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION (MOUTH TO MOUTH):
If breathing has stopped, artificial / manual respiration can be
performed but former method will be carried out by experienced
person.
2
Responsibility
Circulation:
BURNS:
Act quickly; put the affected part in cold water; Pour the water over
burns that can not be immersed. Cover with a sterilized dressing and
get medical help immediately.
SUFFOCATION:
Remove the patient from the source of danger; Make a rapid
examination to ensure that the air passages are free, and to clean them
if necessary. Restore natural breathing by artificial respiration if
breathing has coased.
EYE INJURY:
Removal may be attended with the help of someone if foreign body is
not embedded. In case of chemical burns, wash eyes with water for
15 minutes & apply sterile bandage. Dont apply oil or ointment.
Send the victim to a doctor.
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POISONING:
Remove the victim from the site taking precautions for the personal
safety of the rescuer. Make the victim lie down and keep him quiet
and warm. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash
affected skin with plenty of water. Seek medical treatment when
anyone has symptoms apparently due to swallowing, inhalation or
contact with skin or eyes.
FRACTURE:
Arrange the limbs in as natural position as possible without causing
undue discomfort to the patient. Apply splints of any rigid material
long enough to extend beyond the joints above and below fracture.
Fasten splints firmly with bandage at least at three places. Transport
the victim on the rigid frame to hospital. In neck fracture cases it is
advisable to got a doctor to the scene for danger to life is great.
7. Records
Record Title
Records of training
provided to first aiders
Record No
Shall be given by Site
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
To define a procedure for fire safety in high rise buildings, offices and
godowns
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
1
INTRODUCTION
Large and devastating fires took place in numerous high rise buildings
causing loss of life and property. It is difficult to fight a high rise
building fire as it quickly spreads upwards (due to Chimney Effect)
and the external fire fighting appliances may not be able to reach
higher floors. Evacuating people especially invalids, old persons and
children, without panic poses practical difficulty in most cases.
PLANNING STAGE
Layout should ensure adequate fire separation between buildings
to minimize fire spread possibility.
Enough space to be provided for movement of fire fighting
vehicles / ambulances.
Responsibility
DESIGN STAGE
Enclosure of 2 hr fire resistance for staircases AND LIFT
WELLS.
Wide staircases and lobbies to permit orderly evaculation in
emergency. Pressurization of these areas will keep them free
of smoke.
Critical areas such as refuge areas to be protected by fire proof
doors.
Fire-lift for exclusive use of ire fighters.
Electrical wiring in metal conduits.
Emergency switches at ground floor for disconnecting power,
floor-wise.
In central air conditioning (A/C) system, provide automatic fire
dampers ( in the common duct) for each floor or occupancy.
Individual A/C system for each occupancy or for each floor is
preferred to central A/C system.
Openings in the cable passageways (from duct to floors) to be
closed.
Alternate power supply for staircase & corridor lighting circuits,
fire lifts and stand by fire pump.
Fire detection & alarm system, hose reels, wet risers, yard
hydrant, automatic sprinklers and water reservoir as per
National Building Code.
OCCUPATION STAGE
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MAINTENANCE STAGE
Ensure good maintenance of fire appliances
Check periodically availability of dedicated water for fire
fighting
Undertake fire drills and mock exercise for evacuation.
Have stringent controls against over loading of electrical
circuits, accumulation of chemicals and flammables,
and storage of materials in the staircases, lobbies and
fire escape stairways.
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PRINCIPAL CAUSES
Surreptitious smoking
Spontaneous ignition
Use of naked flames or cooking
Faulty electrical installations
Storage of incompatible hazardous goods
Carrying out dangerous operations such as welding,
cutting, spray painting, etc. in godowns or adjacent
buildings.
STORAGE
Ascertain beforehand fire hazards of the materials you store.
Assume the material to be hazardous if complete information
is not available.
Store the materials susceptible to water damage, on skids, pallets
and such elevated platforms of at least 20 cm above the
ground. Prefer non-combustible material for such platforms
Ensure that safe floor load limits given in IS 875:1964 are not
exceeded.
Ensure adequate ventilation where flammables are stored, handled
or used.
Dont allow even temporary storage of goods if it obstructs across
to godown doors, aisles, fire exits, and fire equipment.
Store incompatible chemicals separately.
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HANDLING
Ensure label on every chemical container. Dont use or handle
unlabeled container but report them. Follow the
instructions on the label and in the Material Safety
Data Sheet.
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
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See that no light fitting has a clearance of less than 75 cm from the
highest stacking level.
FIRE SAFETY IN OFFICES
The traditional image of office work being always safe deceptive, the
main risk to life and property in offices is from fire. Besides loss of
life, injury to office workers and damage to property, critical data and
irreplaceable office records, loss of which can give a severs blow to
the organiasation, are vulnerable or poorly managed fire faire
Hazants in model offices.
15
Following are some simple tips which if followed, would certainly help to minimise incidents
of office fires or at least their severity:
FIRE PREVENTION
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GENERAL CONSIDERATION:
Practice good house keeping. See that all trash cans and
recycling containers are emptied on a regular basis.
Ensure the office and storage closes are free of excess
combustible material Limit their quantities to an acceptable
ELECTRICAL CONSIDEDERATIONS
Dont overload circuits. Install additional circuits if needed.
Turn off electrical equipment/appliances while leaving the
office.
Use only grounded appliance plugged into grounded outlets.
Disconnect electrical appliance if it malfunctions or gives off a
strange smell and call the maintenance personnel.
Never plug one extension cord into another.
Take electrical equipment with defective cords, out of service
until the cord is replaced.
Avoid use of electrical extension cords. Use them only in
situations where fixed wiring is not feasible. If their use is
necessary, ensure that they are not run through doors, walls,
floors or any other location where they could be damaged.
Examine extension cords regularly and ensure that they are not
frayed or defective.
Follow correct specifications when replacing fuses in equipment
Always prefer standard equipment bearing ISI mark.
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FIRE EMERGENCY
Be Prepared
Ensure that emergency numbers are pasted on your telephone.
Know how to use fire extinguishers and activate fire alarms.
Dont block fire equipment and fire exits.
Ensure that fire equipment is maintained in working condition
by periodic inspection and maintenance.
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Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No.
Activity
Responsibility
Millions of people around the world fall sick as a result of consuming
contaminated food and water.
Food Contaminating Agents: Bacteria, viruses, parasites, pesticide
veterinary drug residues, food additives, naturally occurring toxin
industrial contaminants, etc.
Report even slightest doubt about the quality of foods to Food and
Drug Administration and local health authorities.
Following are some simple tips to ensure sate and hygienic food WHEN YOU SHOP
Buy raw and as ready-to-eat food from safe and hygienic sources
Prefer packaged foods and bottled beverages.
Insist on Agmark / SI certified food products.
Check for Expiry or Best before date.
Ensure that food articles are packed in clean and hygienic
wrappers / containers.
Avoid fruits with damaged skin.
Buy perishable foods last & take them straight home to
refrigerator.
FOOD PREPARATION
Keep the food preparation premises meticulously clean. Keep
scraps of food & crumbs in safe covered place and dispose
them of quickly.
Wash hands thoroughly before you start preparing or serving
food and after every interruption, especially if you have
changed the baby. Used the toilet or been in contact with pets.
Ensure safe water for food preparation. Boil it if is quality is
doubtful.
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CONSUMPTION
Wash hands thoroughly using soap before eating.
Use clean dishes and utensils to serve food.
Never taste food that looks or smells strange to see if you can
still use it. When in doubt, do not use it.
Dont eat cooked or perishable foods that have been kept in the
refrigerator for too long i.e. more than 2-3 days.
Prefer pasteurized or boiled milk.
Prefer restaurants licensed by municipal administration.
Avoid food exposed to dust and files and shops and hawkers.
Consult physician on any instance of food borne illness such as
diarrhea. Vomiting, abdominal pain, headache etc.
7. Records
Record Title
Records of ill health
due to food poisoning
Record No
Shall be given by Site
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
4. Performance Criteria
5. Cross Reference
6. Procedure
S
Activity
No.
1
INTRODUCTION
The exhaust fumes coming out of the tail pipe of vehicles contain many
polluting substances which is a major contributor for environmental
damage and diseases. One research study says that 2.5 million people are
estimated to die prematurely each year from pollution related ailments. It
is estimated that currently our country is losing over 10% of its G.D.P in
costs associated with damage to the environment and degradation of the
countrys natural resources.
Air pollution and other health hazards caused by vehicles have reached as
alarming proportion in the country. The vehicle population in the country
has grown from 0.3 million (1951) to 25.34 million (1993) and
contributing now around 50 to 60% of the total air pollution in the cities.
This is mainly contributed by cars, two wheelers as they have old and ill
maintained engines, in which nearly 30% of the fuel remains unburned.
2
VEHICULAR POLLUTANTS
The main pollutants omitted in the automatic exhaust gases are carbon
monoxide (CO), lead aerosol, nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides and
heterogeneous groups of hydrocarbons. Apart from this, smoke (0.01 to 1
micron) Mists (2 to 200 micron) and particulate matter (1 to 200 micron)
are also formed due to incomplete combustion and solid impurity contents
of the fuel. In particular the diesel operated vehicles emit more toxic
pollutants.
Responsibility
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EFFECTS OF POLLUTANTS
Human Health:
Environment:
The pollutants such as SO2 & Nox form acid rain and affect sometimes,
vegetation, soil surfaces, darken sky through formation of smoke leading
to limited visibility and corrode metals. The plants are damaged by acute
injury in which pollutants attack the cells resulting in chronic effects
related to disruption of chlorophyll synthesis and thereby affecting the net
yield of crops / fruits.
SOURCES OF VEHICULAR POLLUTION
Vehicular emissions originate from changes in driving cycle (transport of
steady state)
Engine conditions (injection and aspiration techniques, maintenance, total
milage) fuel composition (sulphur content, aromaticity, volatility),
incomplete combustion and air / fuel ratio. Main places where pollution
originates from the vehicle include engine crankcase, exhaust system, the
carburetor and the fuel tank. The emission of particulate matter increases
with decrease in air / fuel ratio, increase in load and temperature
Malfunction of engine devices, especially fuel injection system increases
the omissions of the main exhaust equipments.
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SATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
Limits for vehicular emissions:
Type of Vehicle
Diesel driven
2 / 3 wheeler
petrol driven
(Reference mass
R IN KG)
Rs 150
150< Rs 350
Rs 350
CO
14 g / KWH
HC
3.5 g/KWH
12 G/KM
12.18(R.150)200
3 G / KM
8 g / km
8.4(R.150)200
12 g / km
NO
8 g
KWH
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HC(g/km)
2.0
2.1
2.1
2.3
2.5
2.7
2.9
Record No
Responsibility
Retention Time
Shall be given
Shall be assigned by Site
3 years
by Site Incharge Incharge
8. Verification, Corrective and preventive action
Concerned site in charge shall ensure effective implementation of above procedure. In case of any
deviation from the procedure he shall undertake necessary corrective and preventive actions.
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
1
Ensure that a maintenance schedule is prepared for attending to all
leaking valves
2
Ensure that the valve technicians are provided with required training
to attend to leaking valves.
When glands are replaced, ensure that the glands are not lightly put
affecting the free operation of the valve.
Ensure that correct tools are available while attending gland leakage
particularly in special valves.
10
Responsibility
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11
12
Wherever the valves are operated by electrical drive ensure that the
valves are closing tightly preferably on torque closing to avoid
passing.
13
14
While attending to body leakage of vales, care must be taken to lap the
eroded surface of the mating surface and for careful fitting of sealing
rings.
15
7. Records
Record Title
Physical inspection
records
Record No
Shall be given by Site
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
1
SCOPE
The Company operates a Medical Scheme that takes care of the
specific Outpatient & Inpatient Treatment in case of illness. For
Inpatient treatment, a few leading hospitals have been recognized
where employees and their dependents can take treatment and the bill
is settled directly by the Company.
The Company has a full-fledged Dispensary and a Part Time Medical
Officer is posted for consultation.
Apart from the above, the Company adopts number of other
Preventive Measures which are outlined below
2
2.
3.
4.
Responsibility
5.
Articles on Health:
1.
2.
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3. ECG Screening
4. Mammography Test
Lecture by Eminent Doctors
Some of the Topics of Lectures
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
7. Records
Record Title
Records of
monitoring
Smoke Cessation
Prostatic Problems
Demo on Diabetic Meal Planning
Cardiology
Acupressure
Record No
health Shall be given by Site
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
1
This operation control procedure is issued with the following
objectives in view
To help in evaluating the relative need for taking accident
prevention measures in different functional areas particularly
at construction site.
To help in making an appraisal of the progress of an accident
prevention campaign and making people safety conscious.
To provide encouragement when methods used for the
prevention of accidents are successful: and
To enable comparisons to be made.
2
ACTIVITY:
ACCIDENT (PERSONAL INJURY / PROPERTY DAMAGE)
REPORT
Accident (personal injury / property damage) Report shall be prepared
and sent to PS SR, Safety Dept. in the Accident (Personal injury /
property damage) Report form.
Responsibility
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7. Records
Record Title
Analysis records of
accidents and incident
Records of accidents
reported
Record No
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
4. Performance Criteria
5. Cross Reference
6. Procedure
S
Activity
Responsibility
No.
1
BHEL site construction activities encompass a wide variety of operations
such as welding, Grinding, Machining, Fabrication, Material Loading,
Unloading, Earth Moving, Erection of structures, Vessels, Pipelines etc.,
workmen in these activities generally consists of skilled tradesmen like
welders, Fitters, Machinists, Turners, Crane Operators etc. Gases, Fumes,
Dusts, heat are a common place during such activities. Workers engaged in
these activities are exposed to a multitude of hazards and there is a potential
risk of developing occupational & work related disorders and diseases
2
Table Nos. 1and 2 summarize the nature of hazards and their main
occupational occurrence in various types of occupations in construction
sites.
S.No Physical Hazard Principal
Effects
Occupational
Occurrence
1
Heat
Preheating before
1. Heat hyperpyrexia
welding in confined
2. Heat exhaustion
spaces
3. Heat syncope
4. Heat Cramps
2
Noise
Grinding
Noise induced hearing
Sandblasting
loss.
Tube making
Most of the jobs in
construction
activities
3
Non-ionizing
radiation Ultraviolet rays
Infra-red rays
Ionising
radiation
Gamma rays, Xrays
Illumination
Welding.
Jobs with red hot
surfaces
Non-destructive
testing
Blood Cancer
Cataract etc.
Poorly illuminated
or over illuminated
work areas
Eye strain.
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Table 2
MAIN CLASSES OF DUSTS IN CONSRUCTION SITES WITH
PRINCIPAL
OCCUPATIONAL OCCURRENCE AND EFFECTS
S.No
I
II
Principal
Type of Dust
Occupational
Occurrence
Quartz and Mixtures containing quartz
Mineral ores,
Sand blasting.
Fluorspar, rock
Welding /
grinding
Metals and metal
compounds:
a. Aluminum,
1. Welding
Aluminum oxide
2. Flame
cutting
b. Chromium,
Chromic oxide,
chromate
1. Welding
2. Flame
cutting
Welding.
Flame cutting
Grinding
d. Lead oxide
e. Manganese
Flame cutting of
lead painted
material.
Soldering
Welding with flux /
electrodes
containing
Effects
Silicosis
Lead Poisoning
Mn poisoning
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f.
oxide
manganese
Nickel
Welding using
electrodes
containing Ni
g. Vanadium
pentoxide
S.No
Power stations
(cleaning of residue
in oil burning
furnaces)
Carbon Monoxide
(CO)
CO2 Welding
Carbon dioxide
(CO2)
CO2 Welding
Ozone (O3)
Inter-gas-shielded arc
welding
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Bronchial
carcinoma,
carcinoma of nasal
cavity.
Allergic rhinitis,
Br. Asthma,
CNSLD,
dermatitis
Graphite.
Effects
Chemical
asphyxia
Simple asphyxia
Lung fibrosis
Delayed
pulmonary
oedema,
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Oxides of nitrogen
Arc-welding
bronchospasm,
respiratory
failure.
HEALTH SCREENING AT WORK PLACE IN CONSTRUCTION SITES
The medical examination of workers consists in making a health
assessment that is as complete as possible, enabling physical and medical
fitness and unfitness to be defined, with a view to adapting the worker to
his work and at the same time to prevent any deterioration in his health that
might be connected with his job.
Thee are 3 occasions during which these health assessment are made:
Pre employment medical examination
Periodic medical examination
Medical examination upon return to work after an accident (or)
illness.
Respiratory insufficiency at rest and during effort is the first aspect
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Welders
2.
Tuners, fitters
and
machinists
1.
2.
3.
4.
3.
Crane
operators,
Drivers
Nondestructive
testing
4.
Visual acuity
Lung function tests
X-ray chest
Autiometry
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8
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5.
Manual jobs
6.
Canteen
workers
Whether the job for which the worker is applying or which is being
offered to him entails any risk to his health.
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Physical Characteristics:
The essential physical characteristics that can be measured are height,
weight, chest measurements, the dynomometric performances of the
most frequently used muscle groups (lumber, scapula dorsal,
manual) etc.
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Sensorial characteristics:
These are very significant factors to be considered generally on preemployment medical examination.
Visual acuity should be studied both near and distant, together with the
field of vision, oculomotor function, colour vision and the possible need to
correct vision defects, since jobs demand excellent visual acuity.
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Normal colour vision is important for jobs such as electrical fitting, the
reading of coloured details etc. For motor vehicle operation. Combination
of these requirements is important.
Hearing should also be examined. Good hearing is essential in some types
of work such as contact with Customers, vehicle driving etc
Base line audiometry is essential for all those who are going to be exposed
to noise in work areas which would enable future comparisons.
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Function testing;
The correct functioning of the various systems of the body should also be
checked. By a simple inspection, requiring hardly any equipment,
information can be gathered on the state of:
The locomotor apparatus, by seeing anomalies of the spine (Kyphosis,
scoliosis), the thorax (rickets), the lower limbs (Unequal length of limbs,
deformities), waling, bending and stretching, rotation of the head:
The abdominal wall (hernia)
The skin, by checking whether there are any acute or chronic lesions of
occupational or other origin.
The upper respiratory tract and the oral cavity
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The respiratory system should be examined, without forgetting that cardiovascular and respiratory systems together form a single functional unit.
The pre-employment schedule is only a guideline. There cannot be fixed
standards of medical examination which would determine the fitness or
otherwise of the individual.
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Since disease like epilepsy cannot be found out during thee examination,
the candidates disclosure about his prevailing health status assumes
greater significance.
PERIODIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION IN CONSTRUCTION
SITES
Periodic medical examination in industry help the occupational physician in
many ways:
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Specific
screening
parameters
Welding and gas cutting: Routine health screening
3
Mild steel / Carbon Respiratory questionnaire
Years
steel, and gas metal arc
welding widely used. Lung function test using
Contents of fumes will
spirometry
vary depending upon Plethysmography
composition of electrode
including CO single
and the base metal.
breath
test-gas
transfer factor.
Welding of stainless
steel and high alloy
steels.
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Remarks:
1.
High quantum of metal fumes in plasma are welding.
2.
3.
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Canteen workers
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Periodicity
3 5 Years
2 3 Years
Every year
1. Routine
health
Screening
6 months
2. Emphasis
on 1 year
communicable disease.
3. Stools for ova and cyst
4. VDRL test (optional)
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7. Records
Record Title
Record
Responsibility
Retention Time
No
Audit reports
Shall be
Shall be assigned by Site Incharge
3 years
given by
Site
Incharge
8. Verification, Corrective and preventive action
Concerned site in charge shall ensure effective implementation of above procedure. In case of any
deviation from the procedure he shall undertake necessary corrective and preventive actions.
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
6. Procedure
S No. Activity
Responsibility
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Monitoring of work environment in engineering / construction
industries is of paramount importance. The prevailing hazards must
be recognized, evaluated and controlled. Dusts, fumes, gases and
vapours, heat, noise, vibration and radiation are all too common in
engineering industries.
An industrial hygiene specialist takes care of the work environment by
carrying out walk through surveys and in-depth survey. Static
sampling and personal sampling are the commonest methods of
evaluating the work environment.
Periodic review of these monitoring programmes helps to revalidate
the work environment findings and this helps the physician to plan his
health promotion programmes.
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Evaluation of Noise
Precision Integrating sound level meter
Personal noise dose meters.
Evaluation of Vibration
Whole body vibration meter.
7. Records
Record Title
Records
of
environment
monitoring
Record No
work Shall be given by Site
Incharge
Responsibility
Shall be assigned by
Site Incharge
Retention Time
3 years
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
Site in charge who in turn will assign the responsibility to the activities
detailed below.
Fitting the job to the Man requires knowledge of two things the
capacity of the individual and the demand of the job. While job
demands may be known beforehand, it is necessary to measure the
individuals work capacity before an optimum job-person fit can be
achieved.
Jobs and individuals are therefore to be described in common units on
common scales. Description of the job in terms of production or
output dimensions and of the individual in terms of personal
characteristics (height, age, sex) is not adequate for such a scientific
approach.
Above all, the method of screening should be objective, rational, and
unbiased
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Work capacity
Evaluation of physical work capacity is based on estimation of the
Maximum Oxygen Uptake capacity (referred to as VO2 (max). In an
occupational health environment, this estimation is best done by a
submaximal test, using the individuals physiological response (Heart
Rate and Oxygen Consumption) to graded dynamic work.
This is supported by the following percepts of industrial and work
physiology:
At submaximal levels of work, heart rate, oxygen consumption
and ventilation rate are linearly related to each other,
regardless of the nature or type of the job performed.
Responsibility
Equipment
A motorized treadmill or bicycle ergometer is ideal for providing
graded dynamic work, but stepping up and down with a specific
frequency on a step of standard dimensions is also suitable.
Heart rate is best counted electronically from an ECG monitor.
Availability of an on-line ECG display helps to avoid artifacts in
heart rate counting, and is an additional safety feature. Otherwise,
heart rate is to be determined by auscultation or palpation of the
carotid pulse, and measurement of the time taken for 10 beats.
Oxygen consumption is measured by recording the ventilation rate
and the oxygen content of the inspired and expired air,
Lightweight portable devices (e.g. OXYLOG) are also available
which facilitate field (shop-floor) measurements. A low accuracy
alternative is to use available data on oxygen consumption levels
for different stages in the exercise protocol
Method
The predicted Maximum Heart Rate (pred.HR max) of the
individual is calculated from the age.
Heart rate and oxygen consumption are measured in steady-state
conditions while the individual performs work at three
submaximal levels, or till 85% of the Pred.Hrmax is reached.
This ensures safety of the test procedure.
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Standards
The VO2 (max) of Indian industrial workers is around 2.0 liters/min.
For fitting the job to the person, a job Demand: Maximum work
Capacity ratio of 50% is adopted. In the individuals VO2 (max)
should be atleast double the demand level of the intended job.
Strength Testing
This approach is based on the direct relationship between
probability of injury and percentage of strength capacity utilized
by the individual in the performance of the job. For example, if a
job requires a lifting a weight of 50 Kg, an individual with a lifting
capacity of 50 Kg would be more prone to injury than one with a
lifting capacity of 100 Kg (100% utilization Vs 50% utilization)
The strength of individuals is measured and the individual strength
capacity is matched with the job requirements for the purpose of
employment or placement decisions. This approach has the
advantage of flexibility, with results being easily generalisable
across a number of job positions.
Equipment
Maximum Voluntary Contraction (MVC) levels are determined using
a load cell and digital strength meter. These can also be estimated (or
expressed in arbitrary units) using calibrated spring loaded exercise
equipment (e.g. BULL WORKER
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Method
Strength capacity of the back, legs and arms are evaluated by
measuring the MVC levels in different standard postures.
The strength Demand level of the job is best determined by
recording of working postures (angles and distances) and
calculation (manual or computerized) using biomechanical models
(such as Chaffin, 1969, 1970 and tichauer, 1973).
Standards
Similar to working capacity, a job Demand: Strength Capacity
ratio of 50% is adopted. In other words, the individuals MVC
should be atleast double the demand level of the intended job.
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Overview
Persons failing within 10% of the cut off levels can be
considered marginal. They can be given the benefit of
possible measurement error, and should be retested.
The advantage of this approach is that one test is all that is
necessary to evaluate an individual for a number of job
positions. Based on the test results of individual work capacity
and strength capacity, and date on job demands, person-job
matching can be performed for a wide variety of jobs.
It must, however, be pointed out that the test of an individual
reflects the working and strength capacity at the time of
screening. No claims can be made about at that point about
acceptability after 1,2 or 10 year later. Changes are always
possible, not only in the individual, but also in the job and
work-place.
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Record No
Responsibility
Retention Time
Shall be given by Site Shall be assigned by
3 years
Incharge
Site Incharge
8. Verification, Corrective and preventive action
Concerned site in charge shall ensure effective implementation of above procedure. In case of any
deviation from the procedure he shall undertake necessary corrective and preventive actions.