Safety Rules for Industry
1. Usage of Safety Helmet with chin strap, safety shoe and
cotton working dress are compulsory at work site, in addition suitable PPEs
which are job specific are to be used.
2. Risk assessment of non-routine work are to be done before
the work is started and the control measures should be identified before the
commencement of work.
These measures are to be approved by the officer Incharge
and confirmed by safety Dept. These control measures are to be communicated to
the workers involved through toolbox talks.
3. Workers and supervisors engaged in the works are to be competent.
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4. Supervisor in charge is to brief the hazards and
preventive measures related to the work to be carried out during toolbox talks.
5. People are to be engaged in work activities in groups only.
In case a person has to work alone, the same shall be known to at least two
persons who are working nearby.
6. Using of empty paint tin, used CO2 welding cable bobbin and
empty oil drums as working platform is strictly prohibited
7. Thinners are not to be stored in beverage bottles
8. Ensure necessary state of mind (eg: lack of proper sleep)
by having rest at periodic intervals during extended working hours and during
night shift.
9. Adequate precautions should be taken during welding or gas
cutting against hazards such as electric shocks, burns, fumes, explosion and
arc eyes.
10. Adequate ventilation should be provided while working in
confined spaces.
11. Check and ensure that the adjacent areas/compartments are
free from flammable hazards and suitable protections are taken before
commencing hot work.
12. Never start any hot work at the bottom/side shell of the
ship from outside to inside.
13. During hot work at elevated positions, precautions
should be taken to prevent sparks or hot metal slag falling on to the people
below / nearby areas and suitable barricade is to be placed.
14. Industrial Oxygen are not to be used for ventilation purpose.
15. Simultaneous operations of Hot work and painting are not
to be carried out in the same area.
16. Ensure that no hot work should be carried out in the presence
of hydrocarbon fumes.
17. All electrical equipment’s including AC welding machine should
be properly earthed.
18. Ensure that ELCB is fitted on all Welding Machines.
19. Ensure cables have sufficient current carrying capacity that
is used for all electrical equipment’s/tools.
20. Voltage Reducing Devices (VRD) (Safety relay) must be fitted
on AC welding Machines.
21. Never Bypass Safety Relay on AC welding machines
22. Electrical extension switch boards are to be of metallic
construction with ELCB & MCB. Only industrial type plug and socket to be
used.
23. Only authorized persons are allowed to operate any machine/equipment
/ Switch boards. Unauthorized operation is strictly prohibited.
24. Never tamper with machine guards.
25. Ensure that all portable equipment’s, welding
transformers/rectifiers must be switched off after use.
26. 230 V hand lamps are not permitted in the yard. 110 V hand
lamps are to be used in open area and 24 V hand lamps are to be used in
confined spaces.
27. Flame proof lamps shall be used inside tanks where there
was hydrocarbon presence and during painting in confined spaces.
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28. Users are to inspect welding cables, cutting hoses and hand
tools daily before the start of the work.
29. For getting temporary electrical connections (welding sets,
power plug boards), a Load Centre (LC) number shall be obtained through
licensed electrical contractor and submitted to Resident Electrical Engineer
(REE).
30. Excavated materials should be put away from the edge of
the excavated trench to avoid cave in of the trench.
31. Never enter tanks without permit.
32. People working in tanks or pits must be acquainted with
the hazards present there, and the supervisor should advise
his employees of the hazards present and precautions that are to be taken.
33. Open manholes and places where people are liable to fall,
those areas must be protected by strong barricade with intermediate railings. Manhole
covers should promptly be replaced when work is suspended.
34. Jumping from moving vehicles is prohibited. They should wait
until the vehicle stop before attempting to enter or leave.
35. All lifting tools & tackles, pressure vessels
including blasting hoppers are to be tested every year by competent person and
valid test certificate is to be obtained. Users are to ensure that items that
these items are defect free and in good condition.
36. Any dangerous situation that affects the safety of an employee
or his fellow employees must be immediately brought to the notice of the site
supervisor and reported to Chief Safety Officer.
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37. Standing under suspended loads is dangerous and is to be
avoided.
38. Compressed air should not be used to clean dust in the clothing.
39. Air hoses, welding cables, fuel hoses, electric cables should
not be allowed to lie across walkways and areas where they can get trampled and
they should be suspended from overhead hooks.
40. Inflammable liquids must be handled in cans or
containers meant for storing it and is to be stored in space having good
ventilation. All such containers must be clearly labelled and warnings
exhibited visibly.
41. Material Handling vehicles should enter crane tracks
only through the authorized route only.
42. If a threat to any person’s life is observed, anybody
can clear the threat and wait for authorized rescue persons for further
actions. Rescue operations should be done by authorized persons only.
43. Everybody should be responsible for maintaining housekeeping
at their work site.
44. Avoid activity/action that leads to air/water/soil
pollution.
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