Safety Questions and Answers
Safety Questions and Answers
Safety Questions and Answers
Safety is the control of hazards to obtain any acceptable level of risk, to perform a
job properly and avoid incident and accidents at worksite…!!!
1.) WHAT IS METHOD OF STATEMENT?
It is the documents submitted by contractor to client, covering the general work procedure of a
particular Job in safe manners as per required standard.
2.) WHAT IS THE USE OF WMS?
We can plan and execute the work easily and safely, it also helps to know the codes and
standards used
For each activity.
3.) WHAT IS JSA AND ITS USE?
Job safety analysis is the step by step analysis of a job to determine the safe working procedures
It includes the following steps.
a.) Watch the job being done
b.) Break the job down into steps
c.) Described the hazards in each step of task
d.) Identify the desired controls measures and
e.) Implement these controls measures in the job executions.
4.) WHAT IS WORK PERMIT?
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6). What is Safety?
Safety is a state where the Risk has been Eliminated or Reduced to an Acceptable
Level.
Control of Accidental Loss of Resources Human and Material
Any space having a limited means of access and egress, when subject to the hazards like
deficiency of Oxygen, toxic or flammable gases or substances, dust etc.
If properly ventilated, gas test reading are satisfactory, properly barricaded and warning signs
are Posted, trained stand by man is present with log sheet, sufficient lightening and low voltage
Electricity (24V-110V), proper means of communication, locked and tagged out if necessary,
lifeline man retrieval System if necessary etc.
He is one who is aware of the confined space hazards and knows how to react if any thing goes
wrong, able to maintain confined space entry log sheet etc.
Oxygen Deficiency or Enrichment, presence of toxic or flammable gases, chemical hazards fire
hazards
Fall of materials fall hazards electrocution dust sounds heat or cold caught in between moving
Equipments engulfment etc.
13). WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF A CONFINED SPACE ATTENDANT?
He is responsible for the safety of entrants, should be present whenever people are working in
confined space, maintain update entry log sheet, maintain continuous communication with
entrants and monitor conditions in the confined space to ensure a safe working atmosphere,
prevent unauthorized personnel, initiate alarm for help if in need evacuate the entrants if
conditions are not satisfying or in case of any general evacuation initiated contact rescue
personnel if necessary etc.
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14). GIVE SOME EXAMPLE OF A CONFINED SPACE?
Pipes, Vessels, Tanks, boilers, and Tube areas Silos Trenches and excavation deeper then 4feet
sludge Pits Duct works etc.
Is one who is properly trained and authorized to perform a specific work in a safe manner.
competent person one who is capable of identifying existing predictable hazards and who has
authority to make prompt corrective actions.
17). WHAT IS ACCIDENT?
Accident is uncontrolled events that results in undesirable consequences to personnel injury,
illness of the assets damage or loss or to the environment.
An Undesirable event which causes harm to personal Damage to property.
18). WHAT IS A NEARMISS?
A Potential hazards, which has not yet caused an accident or an occurrence that did not results in
but have the potentials to results in undesirable consequences to personnel illness injury and or to
the assets damage loss or to the neighboring community and environment.
An Undesirable event which has the potential to cause loss.
19). WHO MAKES AN ACCIDENT REPORT?
To find out the root cause of accident makes recommendations to prevent re-occurrence and
evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response.
22). WHAT IS WASTE MANAGEMENT?
Waste management means safely disposing the by-product of a process or a work to the
environment after the proper treatment if necessary so that no threat for living properties and
environment exists.
23). WHAT IS MSDS?
Materials safety data sheets is the documents prepared by the manufacturer giving product name
producer address emergency contact phone number information of ingredients possible hazards
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first aid measures precaution to be taken for storage and handling recommended PPE
extinguisher physical and chemical properties etc.
24). WHAT IS ISOTOPE?
Isotope means one or more species of atoms having same atomic number but different mass
number.
Isotope are hazardous because it emits uncontrolled energy in the form of radio active waves
which is hazardous to all living things as it can destroy the living tissues that causes fatality or
can convert it to cancer.
Radioactivity is the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nucleus emits ALPHA particles BETA
particles or GAMA rays or electromagnetic rays during this process.
28). WHAT IS THE UNIT FOR MEASURING THE RADIATIONS?
The controlled area is calculated evacuated and barricaded with yellow black tapes warning signs
a minimum of 4 no. and red or yellow flash lights.
Ensure a competent person is surveying outside the barricaded areas with surveys meters. The
crews are observing and following the safety precautions. The controlled areas is calculated
evacuated and barricaded with yellow black warning signs a minimum of 4no.s and red or
yellow flash lights.
31). WHAT IS THE CONTROLLED AREA?
Any area where the radiations dose is more that 0.75 MREM/h (7.5 Micro sever)
32). WHAT IS A GIEGER METER?
Is the instruments used to measure the radiations dose (Radiation Survey Meter)
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33). WHAT IS THE USED OF FILM NADGE?
This badge is worn by the personnel who are exposed to radiation due their nature of duty and
this is processed to calculate the received radiation dose of a person during the period normally 1
month of exposure.
34). WHAT IS DECAY CHART
Is the chart showing the change in the radioactivity of an Isotope by losing mass by decay in
certain? Period at regular interval of time.
35) WHO IS AN AUTHORIZED EXPOSE PERSON?
He is one who got formal training in the use of sealed source and X-RAY equipment used in
industry radiography.
36) WHAT ARE THE REQUIRMENTS OF A MAN BASKET?
It should be designed and fabricated according to standards have third 14FB party certificates
two guide ropes damage free lifting gears the load bearing capacity should be written on man
basket shackles with cotter pin only to be used.
37) HOW SLINGS ARE INSPECTED?
All slingsmust be inspected before every use and periodically it should be inspected thoroughly
and shall be rejected if found were one third of the original outside the diameter of outside
individual wires serves corrosion distortion linking crushing bird caging broken wires.
Mobile Crane
Crawler Crane
Tower Crane
Over Head Crane
39) THE PARTS OFCRANE?
Boom,Slings,Shackie,Flyingjib,Antitwoblock,Outerrigger,Mainhoist,Auxillaryhoist,Pulley,Webslings,LMI(Load
Movement Indicator).
Crane positions on firm and level ground with wood pads and steel plates. Outriggers are fully
extended tires are off the ground. Certified operator and rigger are available safe load indicator is
working the check list filled by competent persons.
41) WHAT IS WORK RADIUS?
Is the maximum distance where a certain activities for lifting or rigging jobs in progress.
42) WHAT IS SWL?
Safe Working Load is the maximum load that can apply to the lifting tool, safely
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43) WHAT IS LIFTING PLAN?
Is the documents prepare for planning a critical lift by calculating and considering all factors
which is going to effect the lift and there by selecting the correct tools and cranes and ensure the
safe lifting procedure to be followed for the particular lift, which is used for lifting and what the
safe factor is, where the load is lifted, where it is fitted, size and SWL of each lifting tool used
JSA and load-chart are attached with it.
44) WHAT IS TANDUM LIFT?
A lift in wich two crane are used for Lifting is called Tandum Lifting.
A structure that supports the sides of an excavation and protects against cave-ins.
48) What is different between a flash back arrestor and a check valve?
A check valve allows flow in one direction only. This prevents oxygen reaching acetylene cylinder
and acetylene reaching oxygen cylinder in the event of blockage in the torch or line or pressure
variations.
But a flash back arrestor prevents reverse flow; stop the flow of flame from reaching the cylinder
in the event of a flash back or the temperature exceeds a limit (220 degrees f.)
50) What is the classis of fire and what type of fire extinguishers are used for them?
Fire watch is the person design to identify and eliminate fire hazards, alert and extinguish fire
incase of any out break of fire and to protect the person and properties from a fire. He is the man to
reach first in case of fire by keeping a close watch on such hazardous areas.
This system followed to inspect and insure the serviceability of tools, equipments periodically (
normally it is monthly ) like fire extinguishers, full body harness, lifting gears, electrical codes and
power tools, etc. These things are inspected by competent person and are indicated by putting the
color of particular month (this color is decided in advance and is being followed by all people at
particular site). The items which are found defective or unserviceable will not be color coded and
has to be removed from service.
Competent person
54) What is the maximum distance between two adjacent accesses in a long excavation?
Certified scaffold
57) Who can inspect the components used for erecting a scaffold?
A tag system is put on scaffolding, by a competent person, indicating the present condition
whether it can be used and whether fall protection needed or not.
Red tag – Do not use (is being erected or dismantled)
Yellow tag – Can use with 100% fall protection (is incomplete or cannot be completed)
Green tag – Safe to use (scaffolding is complete)
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59) Who can place a scaffold tag?
Location, Maximum loading capacity (kN/m2 or psf), Date erected and date inspected with
foreman’s name and signature.
Extreme weather (strong wind, rain, ice), ground not stable, safe clearance (minimum 10 feet)
can’t be maintained with live wire, certified workers and supervisor are not available, permit not
available.
A barrier consisting of top rail and med rails, toe board and vertical up right erected to prevent men
and materials falling from an elevated work area.
Barrier secured along the sides and ends of a platform to guard falling of materials, tools, and other
objects.
Minimum 4 inches
38 inches to 45 inches
Provide access when scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet above or below a point of access.
When using ladders, bottom rung must not be more than 24 inches high. Ladder to be at the correct
angle (i.e. Feet out for every 4 feet in height) Ladders are to be tied at both sides not by the rungs.
Make sure the ladder extends a safe distance (at least 90cm) above the landing stage. When the
horizontal travel distance exceeds 15 meters provide at least two accesses. If the platform is longer,
access shall be provided at every 30 meters. The ladder should be free from damage and should be
color coded. All access ladders must be tagged.
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68) In what circumstances fall protection system has to be used?
If the person could fall more than 1.8 meter then a fall protection system should be used.
Example- Any activity at an elevation more than 1.8 meter such as erection, dismantling or
maintenance of scaffolding pipes, equipments.
All types of construction materials which are used for particular construction activity can be kept
on scaffolding platform but before keeping the materials and tools required for the work on the
platform, we must ensure load bearing capacity of that scaffolding platform. The platform shall not
be overloaded and shall be fitted with object protection system like toe board nets etc.
Mobile scaffolding shall be plumb, level and square. It shall be moved only by manually pushing
or pulling the base. No men, equipment, or materials shall be on the working platform or elsewhere
on the scaffolding while it is in motion. Castors shall be locked at all times except during scaffold
movement. The temporary foundation or truck set on uneven ground for scaffold movement shall
be level and properly secured. The height of the working platform shall not exceed 4 times of the
minimum base dimension, if it exceeds this limit outriggers must be installed. A complete guard
rail system must be provided. The scaffolding shall be inspected and tagged before use by a
competent person.
Scaffolding shall be inspected and tagged after completing erection. Also before each work period
or where they are altered, adjusted to rain or heavy winds. Thereafter the scaffolding shall be
examined at least once in every seven days.
73) What is the angle to fixed the Ladder?
When life is used they shall be fastened to fixed safe points of anchorage capable of supporting
2300 kilos shall be independent, and shall be protected from sharp edges and abrasion. Safe
anchorage points may include structural members (minimum 4 inches structural member or 4inces
pipes) but do not include guard rails, vents, other small dia piping system, electrical conduit,
outrigger beams or counter weights. It shall be maid from 10mm dia wire ropes. Horizontal
lifelines shall be installed at the highest feasible point, preferable above shoulder height. This life
lines shall be maintained with unloaded sag at the centre no longer than 30cm (12inches) for every
10meters of life line length between attachment points.
For servicing or maintenance of live equipments or pipe lines where the unexpected energizing or
release of energy could cause of injury, lock and tag are place on the isolating device to avoid
uncontrolled operation and give details of the lock-out schedule.
The workers can be educated about safe work rules and procedures, and their awareness can be
improved on some task.
It is the procedure to provide concise guidelines for evacuation in case of some emergencies and to
identify the emergencies in advance. This also helps us to plan and to define roles and
responsibilities of all building custodian, fire wardens and occupants.
It is the test carried out for leak test for pipes, equipments etc, by filling water in these equipments
and pipes with some pressure and its joints and connections are checked for ant leak or breakage.
It is the insulation leakage test done for high electrical cables, with high voltage merger.
84) What are the safety requirements for doing a hot work?
Remove all combustible materials from the area (with in 10m), if possible.
Use fire blanket to protect immovable combustible materials and also for welding slugs.
Cover the area with fire blanket for containment of sparks generated while doing hot work.
Provide proper fire extinguisher in sufficient numbers.
Appoint a fire-watch with red jacket, if necessary.
Barricade the area and post proper signage.
Use of proper PPE and damage free
Conduct gas test if presence of combustible gases expected prior to work.
Risk assessment is a method of estimating the rate of risk of an activity, by classifying actual and
potential consequence and finding out mitigation actions to limit that risk.
RISK. The possibility of being expose to danger or loss.
HAZARD. Hazard is potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons.
The area determined and marked, for assemble of people working the area in case of any emergency.
On hearing emergency alarm, all people have to assemble in “Assembly Muster Point”.
There area supervisor will call his workers with attendance sheet and confirm that nobody is trapped
in the site. This procedure is called head counting. Its purpose is to ensure all workers are present in
the assembly area, they are safely evacuated and identify the person if anybody is trapped and take
necessary actions to rescue these trapped workers.
91) What is heat stroke? What are the different stage through which a person undergoes before he
gets heat stroke?
During hot days, due to dehydration, body temperature increases beyond safe limit, because of break
down of body’s heat regulating mechanism. Due to this the person collapses and if not taken care off
he can even die. This is called heat stroke.
Generally pulse raises 20 beats per minute for each 1 degree C rise in temperature, heat cramps:
Exercising in hot weather can lead to muscle cramps, because of brief imbalances in body salt.
Heat exhaustion: further losing of fluid and salt can lead to dizziness and weakness body
temperature may rise up to 102 degree F.
Heat stroke: In some cases, extreme heat can upset body’s thermostat, causing body temperature to
rise to 105 degree F. or higher. Symptoms are lethargy, confusion and unconsciousness, heat stroke
can kill.
92) How is the soil classified? What is the slope to be given for each type of soil while excavating?
The following is a short explanation of soil classifications. You should check the standard for
detailed information regarding classifying soils
.Type A soils
Cohesive soils that have an unconfined compressive strength of 1.5 tsf or greater.
E.g., clay, salty clay, sandy clay & clay loam
Type A soils cannot have or be subjected to the following:
Fissures
Subjection to vibration from traffic, pile driving or similar conditions
Been previously disturbed
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Or if it has been subjected to other factors that would change it’s classification
Type B soils
Cohesive soils that have an unconfined compressive strength greater than 0.5 tsf but less than
1.5tsf
E.g., angular gravel, silt, silt loam, sandy loam and previously disrobed soils except those which
would be classified as Type C soil
Also includes soils that meet some of the requirements of Type A soils but is fissured or subject
to vibration; or dry rock that is not stable.
Type C soils
93) What are the precautions to be taken while handling and storing compressed cylinders?
1) Where cylinders are to be kept for an appreciable length of time should be provided to ensure
that they cause no hazard to workers or public in the area.
2) Cylinders should be stored in a well ventilated area-preferable in open air but protected from the
weather.
3) The store should be away from fire risks and source of heat and ignition. Nothing else should be
stored in the area.
4) The cylinders should be stored upright on a firm level, well drained surface free from hollows
and cavities. All long grass, weeds etc. should be removed.
5) Cylinders should be secured so as they are prevented from falling over, when in storage or use.
6) Cylinders should be segregated within the store according to type and weather full or empty.
7) Oxygen and oxidizing gases should be separated flammable gases by 6m or by a fire resistant
partition.
8) No electrical apparatus should be installed within a cylinder store unless it is constructed to a
suitable standard for the hazard.
9) No cylinder should be used in a storage area.
10) Appropriate warning signs “HIGHLY FLAMMABLE”. NO SMOKING”, “FULL/EMPTY” etc.
should be displayed.
11) Suitable fire fighting apparatus should be situated adjacent to the store. Typically dry powder
fire extinguishers. These should be inspected and maintained at intervals not exceeding 1 year.
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12) Where cylinders area required to be stored in a compound this should be located not less than 3
meters from any building, site or public access road. The compound fence should be a minimum
of 2 meters high, and it should have two means of escape, with the gates opening outwards.
13) Where it is necessary to take precautions vandalism or theft, suitable protection cages should be
used.
14) Each cylinder should be adequate marked to include the manufacturer’s mark and serial number,
together with an indication of the specification to which the cylinder is constructed and its years
of manufacture. A date of test and pressure test, together with weight of cylinder and the name of
the product, should be displayed.
15)When gas cylinders are to be transported they should be protected from physical damage and the
consequences of any leaks that may occur minimized
16)Move cylinders by hand in proper cylinder trolleys where the cylinder is secured in the trolley.
17)Take great care when lifting cylinders as they can be very heavy and awkward to handle.
18)Before moving any cylinders remove all attached equipment including regulators and safety cap
must be provided.
19)The cylinders should be properly supported and secures within the vehicle so they cannot move
during the journey. They should be totally within the vehicle and protected from impact.
20)The cylinders should be checked to ensure that the valves are closed and there are no leaks.
21)The vehicle should be equipped with a suitable fire extinguisher. Typically dry powder,
minimum capacity 2kg.
22)There should be no smoking within the vehicle while crying cylinders.
23)The driver of the vehicle should be conversant with the load and have written information on the
hazards and the action to be taken should any problems occur. The driver should also have
training in the operation of the fire extinguisher and any other safety equipment carried.
94) What are the type of fire extinguishers commonly used and briefly, explain each one?
Multipurpose dry chemical, carbon dioxide, halon, wet chemical or foam, pressurized water are
the commonly used fire extinguishers.
Multipurpose dry chemical / class “A”, “B”, or “C” fires.2.5-20lb. dry chemical (ammonium
phosphate) pressurized to 10.5-18 bar by CO2 gas (8-25 seconds discharge time). Has pressure
gauge to allow visual capacity check.5-20ft maximum effective range. Extinguisher by
smothering burning materials
Smothering – Cut off oxygen / close the ventilation using fire extinguisher
Starving – Remove the fuel / remove the material going to burn
Cooling – Reduce the heat / use water
Carbon Dioxide – Class “B” or “C” fires 2.5-100lb. of CO2 gas at 150-200 psi (8-30seconds
discharge time).
Has NO pressure gauge-capacity verified by weight 3-8 ft. maximum effective range.
Extinguisher by smothering burning materials, Effectiveness decreases as temperature of
burning material increases.
Halon – Class “A”,”B”, or “C” fires (smaller sizes ineffective against class “A”). 9-17 lb. Halon
1211 (pressurized liquid) releases as vapor (8-18 seconds discharge time). Has pressure gauge to
allow visual capacity check 9-16 ft. maximum effective range. Works best in confined area –
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ideal for electronics fire due to lack of residue. Extinguishers by smothering burning materials,
Fumes toxic if inhaled, Halon is ozone depleting chemical – production halted in Jan ’94.
Wet Chemical or Foam – Class “A”, “B” fires 1.5gal of stored pressure PRX wet chemical
extinguishing agent (40 sec. discharge time) 10-12 ft. maximum effective range. On Class “K”
fires, don’t use until after fixed extinguishing system has activated, Extinguishes by cooling and
forming foam blanket to prevent reigniting.
What is S
95) What is the formula for incident rate? Number of Record able injuries X 200,000
Number of employees Hour Worked
200,000 is the equivalent of 100 full time employees working for 40 hours per week or 50 weeks
per year (OSHA guidelines)
Medical aid provide to a victim of an accident scene. This first aid is administered by trained
nurse. CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) a first aid given to a person having heart blocked
or chocked due to sudden shock.
FIRE
97) What is Fire?
Remove anyone of the above three elements of Fire. Fire will extinguished,
A) Remove the burning material, the remaining materials will be safe.
B) Cut off the Oxygen by blanketing with foam or Fire blanket or any other materials which
can not burn the oxygen will be cut off and fire extinguished.
C) Remove or lessen the heat with water or use Carbon Dioxide fire cylinder. Never use
Water for Electric Fire as water is good conductor of electricity and you will get electric
shock if water is used for electric fire.
99) What common type of the fire extinguisher is used for fire?
ABC or Dry Chemical Powder Fire Extinguisher used for Solid, Liquid Gases and Electric Fire.
WORK PERMIT
100) What is a Work Permit?
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CONFINED SPACES
101)What is a Confined Space?
A vessel, column, tank, pit, trench which has limited entry and access and one can not stay inside
for long time due to following factors.
Lack of fresh air or Oxygen, Heat, Fumes, Toxicity of storage Contents, Noise any other
annoyance, causing disturbance in normal work.
103)What is ASPHYXIANTS?
Chemical gases which can cause suffocation by restricting the uptake of oxygen or by respiratory
paralysis or by diluting / displacing oxygen below the levels needed by human body.
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, use in confined spaces or where oxygen deficiency exists or
where concentration of toxics gases is harmful to humans.
Liquids that give off enough vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air and produce a flame
when a source of ignition is present.
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SCAFFOLD
Before erecting scaffolds assess the work area for existing and for potential future hazards which may
impact on the work.
a) Base Plate
b) Sill Boards
c) Screw Jack
d) Couplers
e) Vertical tubes or Bearer also called LEDGERS
f) Horizontal tubes or Ledgers also called STANDARDS
g) Transoms connected across the width
h) Hand rails mid rails
i) Toe Boards
j) Platforms
k) Ladder
l) Diagonal Bracings for stability
RIGGING
110) What are different types of slings used for lifting?
112) What safety measure are required for SAFE CRANE OPERATION
115) What is the sign of a potable electric tool having double insulated?
(Double square)
A tool having subjected to harsh use at site needs to be tested for insulation break down to avoid
possible electric shock.
To make the employees familiar with the hazards associated with their work safety orientation
and some other trainings is required, also special craft training is required before start of work,
safety assessment risk assessment for potential hazards is essential which covers the general
hazards and specific hazards associated to the work being undertaken and the control measures
applied to eliminate or minimize the potential of harm to the employees, therefore emphasis of
accidental loss of resources (Men and Materials) to reduce the direct and indirect costs and loss
time delays due to interruptions providing safe and friendly environment for timely completion
of projects therefore imparting plays an important role in loss control and it is an idea sound
business to have safety culture prevailing on the construction sites.
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121) What is LOTO?
Lock out tag out, to lock out specific breakers are used for the maintenance of all equipments
Space heaving a limited entrance or egress but that is large enough to bodily entrance and
performed the work, i.e.
1) Pits sumps
2) Vessels
3) Boilers
4) Tanks Sewers
5) D-Excavations
Hazards
A) High Temperature
B) High Noise
C) Fall from Elevation
D) Sleeping
E) Oxygen deficiency
125) What are the scaffoldings and its kinds and it’s Consists?
It is temporary platform
Kinds
A) System Scaffolding
B) Under Hang Scaffoldings
C) Mobile Scaffolding
D) Bract Scaffolding
E) Tower Scaffolding
F) Tube and Copular scaffolding
Scaffolding Consists
A) Sole Boards
B) Base Plates
C) Posts
D) Ledgers
E) Couplers
1. Right angle couplers
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2. Right angle Double couplers
3. End to End Couplers
4. Adjustable Couplers
5. Girder Couplers
F) Top rail
G) Mid rail
1. Should be in between top rail and toe boards
H) Toe Board
1. Distance between toe board to top rail should be 38 to 43 inches
I) Bracings
1. Zigzag bracings
2. Transverse bracings
3. Longitudinal bracings and cross bracings
To Safe Workers from falling objects we can use KENAPI nets and catch plate forms.
Stop the work and switch off equipment and proceed to nearest assembly ground
Always walk against wind direction
If you driving a vehicle, stop on road side switch off engine and proceed to assembly area and let
the key should inside the ignition point.
Head count will taken by Safety Officer in assembly area.
Do not come to work tell all clear alarm sounds.
1. Fatality case
2. Last work day case
3. Restricted work case
4. Medical treatment case
5. First aid case
6. Near miss Incident
An incident, which could cause property damage or personal injury and if we will not stop near
miss incidents then can happen an accident.
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131) What is Toolbox Talks?
Awareness about work situation to the employee is called toolbox talk
A development of safety bricfings and deal with special issues at the workplace.
132) What is DBA?
The frequency of noise at which we should use ear plug or muffs is 85DBA.
DBA Decibel at scale A
SAFETY DEFINATIONS
136) Safety
Safety is a state where risk has been eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level
137) Fire
Fire is a chemical reaction involving rapid oxidation or burning of a fuel. It needs three elements to
occur
138) Fuel
Fuel can be any combustible material – solid, liquid, or gas. Most solids and liquids become a
139) Oxygen
Oxygen the air we breathe is about 21 percent oxygen. Fire only needs an atmosphere with at least 16
percent oxygen.
140)Heat
Heat is the energy necessary to increase the temperature of the fuel to a point where sufficient vapors are
given off for ignition to occur.
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142)Flash Point
Flash Point is the lowest temperature at which a fuel produces enough vapors to ignite in the presence of
a heat source.
143) Dust
Dust consists of solid particles and is created by such operations as grinding or sieving of solid
materials, controlled detonations and various drying processes.
144) Fumes
Fumes are finely particulate solids which are created by condensation from a vapor, very often after a
metal has been converted to the molten state. Fumes are usually highly toxic.
145) Gases
Gas is the formless chemical which occupies the area in which it is enclosed. There are many toxic gases
used in industry, such as chlorine.
146) Mist
Mist consists of finely suspended droplets formed by condensation from a gas or the atomizing of a
liquid or from aerosols.
147) Vapors
Vapors are the gaseous form of a solid or a liquid, rise in temperature causes the vaporization. Examples
are organic solvent vapors’.
148) Liquid
Liquid is a typical example of a liquid, Can be in other forms as droplets or aerosols.
150) Toxic
Toxic substances and preparation that in low quantities cause death or acute or chronic damage to health
when inhaled swallowed or absorbed via the skin.
151) Corrosive
Corrosive is substances and preparations that may on contact destroy living tissues.
152) Density
The density of a material is defined as the mass of one cubic meter of material
DENSITY = MASS/VOLUME
154) Heat
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Heat is a form of energy. Heat can be produced by chemical means, e.g., by burning aviation fuel or by
mechanical means, by fiction. Passing electric current through a resistor also produces heat as in an
electric fire.
155) Element
Substances that consist of only one type of atom are known as elements. EX. CARBON
156) Molecules
If an element consists of more than one of the same type of atom, chemically bound together, it is
known as a molecule. EX. OXYGEN, The term molecule can also be used to describe a substance that is
made up of more than one type of atom, water is example.
157) Compound
A mixture is a term used to describe a substance that is made up of more than one type of molecule. EX.
WATER
158) Combustion
Combustion is a chemical process. For it to occur, oxygen, usually from the air, must combine with a
fuel. A fuel is any substance that will burn and may be in any one of the three states, solid, liquid or gas.
EX. SMOLDING OR FLAMING
Flammability Limits:
Flammability Limit
(% Fuel/Air by volume)
Hydrogen 4 75
Methane 5 15
Butane 1.5 9
Acetylene 5.5 80
160)Attitude
A person’s point of view, or their way of looking at something.
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162)Influence of peer group
A peer group is a group of individuals of a similar age or background with whom a person mixes in a
social context.
164)Communication
Communication is defined as, imparting, conveying or exchanging information, ideas or opinion by the
use of speech, written, or graphics.
165)Written communication
Written a postal service or a notice board
170) Investigation
The purpose of an investigation is primarily to find the cause, with the intention of preventing a
recurrence, rather than to blame
184) Crushing
Crushing is where the body or part of the body is caught between two moving parts of the machine or
between moving and static objects such that they meet together.
185) Shearing
Shearing is where two parts of the machine are moving together to a situation where one moves over the
top of the other.
187) Entanglement
Entanglement is associated with a single rotating part of a machine. Usually an item of clothing gets
caught on the rotating part and the person is draw rapidly to the machine.
193) Risk
Risk can be defined as the likelihood that the harm from a particular hazard will happen. Risk reflects
both the likelihood and severity of the harm.
196) Moral
Moral reasons are based on the concept of preventing people being hurt or becoming ill.
197) Legal
Employers have a legal duty to protect their employees.
198) Economic
Accidents and ill-health costs can be high in terms of sick pay, lost production, replacing damaged
equipment etc.
200) Health
Examples of illnesses that are reportable are poisonings, skin and lung disease, infections and
occupational cancer.
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Risk
204) Battering
Allows almost any excavation to be carried out safely without the need for a support system
205) Shoring
Shoring is artificial support for the side walls of an excavation.
206) Health
Health includes material as well as physical health and relates to the protection of people, weather they
are employees, contractors or visitors, from harm.
208) Welfare
Welfare is concerned with the well-being and comfort of, primarily, employees.
210) Incident
Events that give to accidents or have the potential to lead to an accident.
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211) Accident
Accidents are undesired and unplanned events. They may cause personal injury or property damage or
both.
Psychological Problems
Psychological problems are diseases or injuries caused by exposure to dangerous substances or
practices.
216) Hazard
A hazard can be defined as a situation with the potential to cause harm or danger.
217) Harmful
Harmful-substances and preparations that may death or acute or chronic damage to health when inhaled
swallowed or absorbed through the skin.
218) Chemical
Chemical health hazards may be divided into the following groups.
219) Carcinogenic
Substances and preparations which if inhaled or ingested or absorbed by the skin may induce cancer or
increase its incidence
220) Irritant
Non-corrosive substances and preparations which through immediate, prolonged or repeated contact
with the skin or mucous membrane may cause inflammation
221) Sensitizing
A substance or preparation that may cause an allergic reaction
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224) Ammonia
A colorless gas with a pungent odor, soluble in water, a strong respiratory irritant and corrosive
substance, either as a gas or when combined with water as a liquid, entry is by inhalation into the lungs
or absorption through the eyes or the skin
225) Chlorine
The basic ingredient of mustard gas but is also used in cleaning swimming baths and in chlorine tanks,
the immediate effect is choking, but it may also damage the lining of the lungs
227) Isocyanides
Used to make adhesives, synthetic rubber, polyurethane paints and lacquers, and quick-drying printing
inks, the most important industrial applications are in the manufacture of plastics and paints to make
them harden quicker.
228) Asbestos
Previously used as an insulation and fire-resistant material in building construction, it was also a
common friction lining in machinery (brakes, clutch plates, etc.
229) Silica
Silica is a naturally occurring element present in many and stones, particularly sandstone, quartz and
slate. It is a high toxic irritant when inhaled as a dust and can cause numerous chest and respiratory tract
diseases.
230) Laptospira
Rats are the primary cause of the disease (Confined Space).
231) Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a virus causing similar symptoms to weil’s deases-fever, jaundice, enlargement of the lever,
hemorrhages and feverish relapses. It is contracted primarily through injection, although ingestion of
infected substances may also be a route of entry.
233) Respirators
Respirators, which are designed to purify desirable air by inhaling it through a medium which removes
the contaminants
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235) Basic Environmental issues
Pollution is the contamination or damage caused by human activity to the environment, it arise in
respect of three aspects of the environment
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