INDUSTRIAL SAFETY OBJECTIVE OF PRESENTATION IMPROVE SAFETY AWARENESS

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

OBJECTIVE OF PRESENTATION IMPROVE SAFETY AWARENESS. ACCIDENT PREVENTION. REDUCE THE ACCIDENTS AND ACHIEVE 100% ACCIDENT FREE WORKING. SAVE PRODUCTIVITY.

CONSEQUENCES OF ACCIDENTS v. Medical expenses. INDIRECT LOSSES: v. No peace of mind in family. v. Frustration in life. v. Future plans upset. v. Loss to the family if death or disablement occurs.

CONSEQUENCES OF ACCIDENTS SOCIAL LOSSES: v. Children become orphans. v. Burden to society.

CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS: 1. UNSAFE ACTS: ACTS Not following: v. Safety norms applicable to them. v. Standing orders of the company. v. Plant safety rules. v. Safety instructions. v. Safety tips. v. Accident prevention instructions.

CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS: Not using: v. Safety guards. v. Safety gadgets (PPEs) v. Recommended speeds & feeds. v. Not using right tool for right job/ use of worn-out/ non-standard tools.

CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS: Other misc. causes: v. Horse play at the Shop floor. v. Disturbing the concentration of others by throwing items, talking. v. Operating dangerous machines without training, without knowing, without orders etc. v. Short-cuts methods.

CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS: v Not reporting in-time and. defects noticed v. Bad house keeping. v. Improper cleaning of tool/ job/ m/c. v. Not using proper and suitable PPE.

CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS: PERSONAL FACTORS: v. Faulty attitudes like lack of attention, irresponsibility, recklessness. v. Defective vision. v. Lack of sleep. v. Risk taking tendency. v. Alcohol/ drug habits. v. Worry and emotion.

CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS: PERSONAL FACTORS: v. Physical fitness. UNSAFE CONDITIONS: v. Faulty Mechanical Conditions. v. No provision of guards. v. Improper ventilations. v. Poor illumination. v. No caution boards/ notice boards.

CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS: UNSAFE CONDITIONS: v. Improper maintenance & periodical maintenance inspection. NATURAL CALAMITIES: v. Lightening. v. Floods. v. Collapsing of building. v. Earthquake.

Forklift Capacity Lifting capacity is the maximum load a Forklift can lift. It is specified at a particular distance from the front vertical face of the forks, called “Load Center” Load LC Example: GX 200 D has a capacity of 2 tonne at 500 mm

RCF THE TRAINED & ALERT WORKER IS SAFER IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION SAFETY CELL/RCF/KXH

UNTRAINED & UNALERT WORKER IS UNSAFE IN A SAFE CONDITION SAFETY CELL/RCF/KXH

ACCIDENT ASSESSMENT METHOD IN YOUR SHOP (Example): Activity: Hazard : Scrap lifting from shop floor Falling of heavy scrap from low height Risk : Injury to men Controlled by: PPE (safety shoe, hand gloves) and Safety Work Instruction

Personal Protective Equipments Ø Fiber glass industrial type helmet. Ø Welding helmet and welding shield. Ø Panorama goggles with clear plastic visor. Ø Leather cup type goggles. Ø Ear Plug. Ø Dust respirator. Ø Canister type gas mask. Ø Leather apron. Ø Safety Belts.

Personal Protective Equipments Ø Leather-cum-canvas hand gloves. Ø Leather hand gloves. Ø Cotton gloves. Ø Rubber hand gloves. Ø Electric shock resistant gloves. Ø Protective barrier cream. Ø Leg guard and leather legging. Ø Leather safety boot. Ø Gum boot.

INTERRELATION ACTIVITIES WITH STAFF TO PREVENT THE ACCIDENTS “Safety meeting” “Motivation” To staff “Suggestion” For improvement

(Invitation to FIRE ) We should not ignore the following in the daily working practice: Ø SAFE USE OF Electricity. Ø PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTES/ HAZARDOUS WASTES Ø GOOD HOUSE KEEPING. Ø PROPER USAGE/ MAINTENANCE OF FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION IS POSSIBLE THROUGH • SAFETY INSPECTION • YOURS VALUABLE SUGGESTIONS • REPORTING OF ACTUAL CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS

Means using your head! Use Your Head and Save Your Back! • Bend • STAND your close to knees the load not your back! Get Help with heavy or awkward loads ! • Let your legs do the lifting Use the right tools !

Carrying the load… • Hold the load close so you can see over it. • Keep the load balanced. • Avoid twisting the body • Watch out for pinch points -- doorways, etc. • Face the way you will be moving.

Examples of. . . . HAZARDS RISKS slips, falls Severity lifting and handling hazards Injuries operation hazards MINOR - cuts, bruises, irritation dismantling maintenance, repair M AJOR - burns, concussion, commissioning fractures, deafness, lung fire and explosion vehicle disorders violence SEVERE - poisoning, fatal inhalation eye damage hazards injury, cancer, multiple fracture skin contact electric shocks Likelihood etc. . . . number of personnel exposed frequency and duration of exposure failure and shutdown unsafe acts being performed

Occupational Health Hazards Chemical Dust/ fibres Fumes Smokes Mists/ Aerosols Gases Vapours Biological v Virus, bacteria, fungi etc Physical Noise Vibration Temperature Radiation Illumination Pressure Stress Ergonomic v Lifting, repetitive motion, pressure, monotony, fatigue

OUR JOINT MOTTO: MOTTO HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT IS TO Ø CONTAIN HAZARDS Ø MINIMIZE HAZARDS E - ELIMINATE R - REDUCE C - CONTROL Ø CONTROL RISKS Ø PROTECT MEN MACHINE MATERIAL ENVIRONMENT SAFETY CELL

10 Commandments for safety 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Use proper plugs. No hand tool which is not double insulated in use. No joint of welding lead un-insulated. No direct connections from switch board. No welding set improperly earthed. No man working without wearing PPEs. No fire extinguisher is over due testing & no empty fire bucket. 8. No welding work in Fur. /Finishing Shop without proper supervision & without taking precautions. 9. No grinding m/c. , circular saw working etc. ; without proper guards. 10. No wire ropes, chains over due testing, in use.

To reduce the fatigue at Shop floor Use Bin on Bicycle: For material handling easily and safely.

SUPERVISOR’S ROLE IN SAFETY Ø Ø Ø Knowledge of Safety Policy Ensure Safety in daily work culture Waste disposal/Good Housekeeping Reporting of actual cause of injury Safe material handling Motivation to staff Support/help in work to staff Training to untrained staff Ensure the use of PPEs by staff Valuable suggestions Sets the example in safety/correctiveactions