Introduction

Safety is the state of being safe. Safety can also be defined to be the control of recognized hazards that can be fatal to the assets of industry. The hazards may include physical hazards Mechanical hazards Environmental hazards

Physical Hazards
Physical hazards are those hazards which directly affect the lives of personnel working in a industry .It includes : Injuries Permanent disabilities Loss of life may be experienced

Causes Of Physicals Hazards

Disordered mental states Lack of operating skills Avoidance of safety precautions Lack of concentration

Mechanical Hazards
Mechanicals hazards are those hazards which affect machinery and equipments that are responsible for the production rate of a industry. They may be devastating to human life These can affect the cost of the production

Causes of Mechanical Hazards

Lack of operating skills and experience Lack of maintenance Ignorance of safety precautions and rules Do not operate a machine if you are wearing loose clothings Always ensure that machine guards are fitted and in position when operating machinery.

Environmental Hazards
'Environmental hazard' defines any situation or state of events which poses a threat to the surrounding natural environment affecting : People's health Their performance Responsible of causing severe physical and mechanical hazards.

Causes of Environmental Causes

Improper illumination Improper ventilation Suffocated environment Isolation of the working areas from the external environment

OSHA Occupational safety & Health Association

The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United states department of labors. Established in December 29, 1970 Congress established the agency under the occupational safety and safety act

OSHAS Objectives

OSHA's mission is to "assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards Provides training, education and assistance. employee access to information requirements for the use of personal protective equipment requirements for safety procedures.

Safety Measures in a Industry

Safety measures in a industry are very essential as far as industry well being is concerned . By implementing safety principles in a industry :

We can reduce maximum hazards We can enhance production rates We can facilitate the working environment We can provide maximum insurance to the lives of the workers .

Prevention of Hazards
Accidents do not happen , they are generally caused , we can not eliminate hazards and hazard completely but the probability can be minimized. Physical hazards can be minimized by: Providing proper operating skills to workers Providing proper safety equipments

Making sure that the safety principles are being properly followed. Maintenance of the machines should be experienced on regular basis. Machines should only be operated by skillful operators. No machines should be used which are losing their service life.

Environmental conditions also affect the efficiency of working personnel and machines. Work should always be done in a proper illumination. No suffocation should be avoided on a working area. Dusty and oily surfaces on the working floor should be cleaned up.

Safety Awareness Campaign

Safety has never been a one-man show in a industry . The importance of safety principles can be observed by : Launching safety awareness campaign not only for workers but also for all officers . Billboards allocated within industry. Conducting seminars regarding the outcome of the safety programs