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FOREWORD

Accidents to human beings can cause pain and sufferings to the persons involved and their family members. No amount of consolation or money can compensate this.

Hence AMANA firmly believe that all situations which can cause accidents should be identified

and corrected without fail. It is also a basic necessity of all employees to comply with applicable

legal and contractual Health & Safety requirements. I have complete confidence in all our

employees that they will respect their individual responsibility to work safely in such a way not

to injure themselves, others or damage our /third party properties or harm environment.

This Training comes to you in the process of assisting to fulfill your obligation with the company

to work safely. I take this opportunity to reiterate the management commitment to the Health &

Safety of all employees and their family members and our management doesn’t allow us to

compromise Health & Safety precautions to be followed in any circumstance.

With best wishes for a prosperous and safe work life. …….

IMPLEMENTING SAFETY IS PAINFUL, BUT ITS OUTCOME IS ALWAYS FRUITFUL

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1. Introduction

2. HSE Policy Statement

3. Our HSE Vision

4. Why we have to follow safety?

5. Health & Safety Consultation

6. Duties & Responsibilities.

7. Definitions

8. HSE Induction

9. Personal Behavior and Conduct

10. Safety Signs.

11. Personal Protective Equipment

12. Site access & Security

CONTENTS

13. Site Traffic Rules

14. Housekeeping

15. Safe System of Work

16. PTW System

17. First Aid and welfare

18. Fire Fighting & Prevention

19. Ladders

20. Scaffolding

21. Mobile Scaffolds

22. Electrical Safety

23. Plant and machineries

24. Cranes & Lifting Equipment

25. Fall Protection while Steel Structure / Roof work

26. Fall Arrest system

27. Manual Handling

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AMANA is totally committed to a policy of prevention, elimination and reduction of all undesired events that

could or do result in loss and to protect the interest of the company and our clients at all times.

To achieve this aim, AMANA has embarked on a risk management and safety program which will encompass

all sections and areas of our operation.

The specific objectives of Health & Safety program are,

• To place paramount emphasis on the prevention of accidents to person.

• Prompt accident notification, investigation and reporting

• The establishment and maintenance of safe, healthy and productive working environment.

• Protection of property, equipment and materials from downgrading incidents.

Everyone has a personal responsibility to help in preventing injury and ill health. It is vital that

all employees commit themselves to the attainment of these objectives by ensuring that every

task is done safely and in accordance with project specific Health & Safety requirements,

standards and legal requirements.

KNOW THE SAFETY RULES - DO NOT LEARN THEM BY INCIDENT

1. Introduction

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2. Health, Safety & Environment Policy Statements

HSE

Policy

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2. Health, Safety & Environment Policy Statements

HSE

Policy

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1. All accidents, illnesses, property damage and pollution are

avoidable and are to be prevented

2. No job is so urgent or demanding that it can not be done safely

3. Adhering to HSE rules is a condition of employment

4. Setting examples through our behaviour

5. Nobody Gets Killed, Nobody Gets Seriously Injured

6. No High Risk Incidents

7. No harm to Environment

3. Our Health, Safety & Environment Vision

Every person returns home safely to his family at the end of the day / Service.

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It is important to follow Health & Safety rules because

Someone is waiting for you at home.

We don’t want you to suffer the pain.

To protect the fellow employees working with you.

4. Why we have to follow Health & Safety Rules?

It is the requirement of the law of this land.

Keeping this is mind we want everyone of to follow the

safety standards on the job and off the job, wishing you a

fruitful and rewarding carrier in AMANA.

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Your involvement and cooperation is highly anticipated for

creating and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.

• As safety is everybody responsibilities so the everybody cooperation is required to achieve our Health & Safety goal.

• Every site will have one or more methods in place for site employees to raise safety, health and environmental issues.

• However, you are free to speak and discuss to any

member of the site management on these matters.

• Also, Encourage your fellow employees for reporting unsafe conditions / unsafe behaviors to the Safety Department.

5. Health & Safety Consultation

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Employer’s duties

• To provide safe workplaces for all employees, including access to and from those

places, adequate welfare facilities etc.

• To provide safety systems of work and ensure that employees are well informed.

• To provide safe plant and equipment.

• To consult employees and action any points that are raised if reasonable practical.

• Provide suitable personal protection equipment to Employees.

• Ensure that employees are given suitable training and the supervision required.

Your Responsibilities : You have a duty

• To follow correct instructions and work safely. ; To take care of yourself and others.

• Never interfere with safety equipment.

• Report problems and unsafe situations to your immediate supervisors or safety

Department.

• You must report all incidents / accidents to your immediate supervisors or safety

department.

• Wear PPEs and keep them in good conditions.

6. Duties & Responsibilities

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• Safety: Freedom from unacceptable risk of harm.

• Occupational Health and Safety: The conditions and factors that affect the well being of employees, temporary workers, contractor personnel, visitors and any other person in the workplace

• Environment: The conditions that you live or work in and the way they influence you (including your feeling)

• Hazard: Something with the potential to cause harm (e.g.; a source, a substance, a part of a machine, a method of work, a form of energy, or a situation)

• Harm: Includes death, injury, physical or mental ill health, damage to property or the environment, loss of production or any combination of these.

• Incident: An unplanned and undesired work related event in which harm occurred or could have occurred. • Accident: An accident is an incident, which has given rise to injury, ill health or fatality. • Nearmiss / Near-hit / Dangerous Occurrence: an incident where no harms occurred • Risk: A measure of the likelihood that the harm from a particular hazard will occur, taking into account the

possible severity of the harm Risk is expressed as: Severity of Hazard × Likelihood of Occurrence = Risk • And the results are expressed in term of quantity such as high risk, medium risk and low risk.

• Danger: A state in which there is exposure to a hazard; the opposite of safety (often used in terms such as

dangerous condition, danger area, danger zone, etc.)

• Safe: A state in which exposure to hazards has been adequately controlled; the opposite of dangerous (safe plant, safe system of work, etc.).

7. Definitions

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All the employees to receive a detailed Health, Safety and Environment induction training which includes site safety rules, site specific hazards, emergency procedures and key contacts. If Someone you Know, did not get induction, ASK for this now. As Safety Induction training is a legal requirement.

You should have your ID Card or other relevant training cards ready for inspection and verification.

An induction sticker will be issued to you after induction training. Save this Sticker from any damage.

These stickers are mandatory to maintain in safety helmet, indicating the you are given HSE induction and hence you are permitted to enter the project.

8. HSE Induction

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1.Tampering with safety equipment is forbidden;

2. Abusive or aggressive behavior is not permitted;

3.Causing damage on purpose or misuse of facilities

on the job site is forbidden;

4. Eating and resting outside designated areas is

strictly prohibited;

5.Operating machineries without authorization;

6. Entering prohibited areas.

7.Never Replace Fire Cylinders

8.Never Cut / Damage Safety Harness

9. Compliance with security procedures is mandatory.

9. Personal Behavior and Conduct

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Safety signs are useful tools to help

protect Health & safety of us and

workplace visitors.

Therefore, meaning and purpose of signs

to be understood and complied with.

Everyone should abide by the safety signs

displayed.

Mandatory Signs

Warning Signs

Prohibition Signs

Safe Signs

Remind us where

PPEs must be used,

Indicates mandatory

actions

Draw attention to

health and safety

hazards – Point out

hazards that may not

be obvious

Indicates where

certain actions are

prohibited

Provide general

information and

direction. Shows the

location of emergency

equipments

10. Safety Signs

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Personal protective equipment is a safeguard against job hazards. It provides protection by minimizing and/or eliminating exposure to hazards in the work area. When used as intended along with other preventative measures, PPE minimizes or eliminates risks to employees.

1. Safety Helmet and Safety Shoes are Mandatory PPE

2. Other PPE shall be used as per the hazards present in your work area

– Safety glasses / Face shields – Flying particles

– Hand Gloves – Protection from sharp objects and chemicals

– Ear muffs/ plugs – Protection against hearing loss

– Dust Mask / Escape Mask – Dust, Mist, Gas Hazards

– Harness – Protection from falling

Remember! PPE is the last line of defense before “contact.”, hence should

not be considered as first option for protection

DOs

- Inspection, cleaning and maintenance of your PPEs.

- Receive Sufficient training on usage of PPEs

- Wear the correct PPEs as per the hazard present

- Check your PPEs before use.

Don’ts

- Never use incorrect PPEs

- Never abuse the PPEs.

11. Personal Protective Equipment

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MANDATORY “PPE” AT SITE.

• Wear your safety helmet and Safety Shoes at

all times while working on the site as it is

mandatory.

• Helmet must be worn as intended, i.e., bill

facing forward.

• Helmet must be worn with chin stripes.

• Avoid marking or altering the helmet.

• If damaged or cracked, have it replaced

immediately.

11. Personal Protective Equipment

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A competent security can protect property from loss by theft, fraud, fire and other form of damage. All security-men are trained to fight the fire and they should know about the location of fire extinguishers and evacuation route.

They have the right to frisk all employees, vehicles and

equipment entering and leaving the site.

Consumption of Alcohol inside the camps and site premises are strictly prohibited. It is security staff’s duty to carry out random inspection to enforce the drugs and alcohol policy.

DOs

-Only enter through security gate.

-Carry your ID Card at all times while at site

-Show your valid ID Card to Security when requested

-Report your Lost ID Card Don’ts

-Don’t use others ID.

-Don’t enter site without mandatory PPE

-Don’t enter the site under the influence of ALCOHOL

12. Site Access & Security

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SPEED LIMIT must be fixed as per the site requirements.

TRAFFIC HAZARDS:

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS CLAIMS SEVERAL LIVES

No reverse policy at site (Making Round about / U Turn)

No overtake

Camel Hump – Speed Breaker

Drive defensively

Not using mobile phone while driving

Usage of Seat belts for driver as well as passenger

Never ride on construction vehicle (JCB, FLT, bobcat etc)

Following Local Traffic Rules Strictly

Care other road users while driving

Other Traffic rules must be complied with.

Over speeding, Unskilled drivers, Collision,

Not following traffic rules etc

13. Site Traffic Rules

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Rules To be adopted to maintain Good Housekeeping

1. Removal of generated debris from the area should be included in the activity itself.

2. Depute a dedicated team for housekeeping for common areas.

3. Never divert Housekeeping team for other works, provide a distinct uniform to each housekeeper.

4. The working groups should clean there respective area at the end of the work.

Poor house keeping is a major cause of slips, trips and falls.

A tidy site and workplace means:

• You can get to your place of work more easily and quickly.

• You can work efficiently

• You can find your tools and materials easily

DOs

- Tidy up and create spaces as you go.

- Keep stairs and fire routes clear.

- Route hoses and Power leads away from the walkways.

- Remove scrap and waste to designated bins

- Stack materials adequately

- Maintain food / chemical bins.

Don’ts

- Clutter up access ways.

- Keep materials across walkways.

- Store material in unauthorized areas.

- Leave protruding nails in timber.

14. Housekeeping

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On all our sites there is HSE Plan, which sets out the procedures we use to safeguard the health and safety of everyone on site.

It includes basic site rules that exists for protection of you and your fellow

employees. Health & Safety Rules You are legally required to comply with the sites safety rules. In, return, we will ensure

you are kept informed and briefed on agreed safe system of work. Specific circumstances, for example working on railways, may require special rules and procedures.

Method statements & Risk Assessments Most work that you carry out will be covered by a method statement & Risk Assessment.

This will clearly describes how the job is to be carried out, who supervises it and what special precautions have to be taken, including the PPE you need to wear.

Before commencement of job ASK concern dept. for method statement and risk

assessment for the job.

Communicate the safety control measures among your workers and ensure all safety requirements are fulfilled before and during the activities.

What is Risk Assessment : The process of analyzing the level of risk, considering those in danger, and evaluating whether hazards are adequately controlled, taking into account any measures already in place.

15. Safe System of Work

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For the activities having larger amount of risk and requires considerable amount of expertise and supervision, specific permits are required before work can commence. PTW includes:

1. PTW – Confined space entry ; 2. PTW – Excavation 3. PTW – Electrical Isolation ; 4. PTW – Hot Work

5. PTW - Live Plant Room; 6. PTW – Roof Work 7. PTW – Lifting Work These PTW confirms the checks haves been done and additional

required precautions has been taken.

Permit Issuer: One who is authorized to issue PTW, PTW Issuer must attend the required safety trainings and approved by Project Manager. Project / Site Engineer can be a PTW Issuer.

Permit Receiver: One who is authorized to receive PTW, PTW Receiver must attend the required safety trainings and approved by Project Manager. Foreman / Workers can be a PTW Receiver.

Communicate the safety control measures among your workers and ensure all safety requirements are fulfilled before and during the activities.

PTW

• ------

• ------

What is PTW : An authorizing document approved by competent person, specifying the required precautions and conditions under which potentially hazardous or interacting activities can take place and the allowed duration of the activity

HOT WORK Confined Space

Excavation Hazardous Energy

16. PTW (Permit To Work) System

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We provide decent welfare facilities on site, camps and office but your help is warranted to maintain them.

If services ever run out or thinks get damaged , report the

administration or someone can put it right.

Canteen: • Always wash your hands before eating. • Put your wrappers and waste in the bins provided. • Only smoke at designated areas for the comfort of others and to avoid FIRE.

Toilets: • Never flush the paper towel down the toilets • Please respect the facilities provided to you • Keep the toilets clean

First Aid • Know the appointed First Aid Providers • Report all first case to your first aid providers • Make sure that any accident is entered in the site accident book

Display the First aid providers names and contacts at conspicuous places. ; Maintain required First Aid kits and equipments at the office, site , camps. ; Emergency cases will be transferred to Govt. Hospital for treatment. ; Maintain all the welfare facilities in sanitary condition.

17. First Aid & Welfare

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FIRE is a big hazard at construction site, office and camp, it kills and injuries people, destroys property and may seriously disrupt production and the construction process.

Hot Work, Careless Smoking, Electrical Sparks, Poor Housekeeping

are the major cause of FIRE.

You should take Practical prevention measures to avoid FIRE

A composition of Fuel, oxygen and heat is set out as Fire

DOs

- Follow hot work permits for welding, heating or burning.

- Keep fire extinguishers close to your hot work.

- Smoke at designated areas only

- Store flammable liquids, thinner, diesel etc in proper container

-Store gases and liquids separately. Separate Oxygen from LPG and Acetylene Gas

-Familiarize yourself with the different types of extinguishers.

- Report a discharged or missing fire extinguisher.

- Maintain good housekeeping Don’ts

- Don’t overload the electrical appliances

- Don’t leave a burning flame unattended

18. Fire Fighting & Prevention

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Know How to use Fire Extinguishers – Remember P A S S

DOs

-Extinguish fire only if you are trained and it is safe to do so

-If your cloths got FIRE – Stop, Drop and roll

-Know department emergency procedures

- Know locations, alarm systems, emergency escape routes and Assembly points

-keep fire exits free from obstruction.

Don’ts

- Do not interfere with fire extinguishers

- Do not use water on electrical FIRE

- Do not block or cover fire fighting appliances

- Do not lock exits. Do not replace the fire exit sign, fire points.

Know FIRE Emergency Response - R A C E

R – “Rescue” any person/s in

immediate danger (only if safe to do

so)

A – “Alarm” Raise the alarm & follow

emergency procedure

C – “Contain” Close doors / windows

to contain the FIRE

E – “Extinguish” attempt to

extinguish the fire

18. Fire Fighting and Prevention

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18. Fire Fighting and Prevention

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You should use ladders as a means of access and for short period of work.

The angle - between 65 – 750 to the horizontal (1 : 4) ‘four up, one down’

Ladder to extend at least 1 m ( 3 ft) above the step-off point.

It should always be tied at the level of the platform.

It should be firm & fitted with a non-slippery foot hold.

No rung should be missing.

Rungs shall be clear of oil / grease etc.,

What makes a good ladder:-

DOs

- Check for damage before usage.

- Make sure it’s on solid base / footing

- Avoid working off a ladder for long time

- Secure the top & bottom of ladder when using it as access of a platform or scaffold.

- Make sure that only one person at a time is on the ladder.

Don’ts

- Don’t use unsecured / Damaged ladder

- Don’t carry materials in your hand while using ladders

-Don’t make platforms out of ladders

19. Ladders

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Many falls occur while ascending to / or descending from the

ladder

Maintain three point contacts

two hands & one foot or two feet & one hand.

Face the ladder when ascending or descending.

Safe Method for getting on / off ladder

Clean muddy or slippery footwear, check the

rung for slippery surface

Don't use makeshift ladder.

Don’t use metal

ladder near energized

electrical equipments

Don’t stretch or

reach beyond the

side rails of ladder.

Never stand any higher

than the third step from

the top of a ladder.

19. Ladders

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An elevated temporary work platform is known as scaffolding. Scaffolding is provided to you for safe working platform.

It must be erected, modified and dismantled by authorized scaffolders only.

It must be erected on firm ground available with sole plate and base plate.

Safe access and egress must be provided.

Scaffold platform must be fully planked and should provide a passage for people of at least 600mm in width.

Scaffolding must be suitably tied with the structure

All platforms must be provided with guard rails, and toeboard

Bracing shall be provided

Implement Scafftag to identify safe & unsafe scaffolding

What makes a Safe Scaffolding:-

Competent person should formally inspect

scaffolding after initial erection, after

significant alteration, after any destabilizing

event, and at least once 7 days

SAFE UNSAFE

20. Scaffolding

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20. Scaffolding

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DOs

-Report any scaffolding faults (missing guard rails, loose ladder, broken board) to your supervisor.

-Only use ladder to go another level

-Maintain good housekeeping

- follow the scafftag system strictly

Don’ts

- Don’t use incomplete or unsafe scaffolding

- Don’t overload the scaffold platform

-Don’t tamper or modify any scaffolds for any reason.

-Don’t leave debris and materials on scaffold platforms

-Don't drop and throw material

Level Ground and

correct footing. Don’t use

scaffold without

proper tag.

Platform must have

hand rails and toe

boards

Only authorized

scaffolders to erect /

dismantle or alter

scaffold.

20. Scaffolding

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Mobile scaffolds are hazardous. Safe erection procedure and extra precautions shall be taken to avoid any incident.

It must be erected, modified and dismantled by authorized scaffolders only.

The height of the mobile tower shall not exceed 4 times the smallest base width of the scaffold.

Use outriggers in accordance with manufacturer

It shall be used only on firm, level, clean surfaces.

It shall be moved on leveled surfaces only by pushing or pulling or both.

Provide internal ladder with trap door.

For Rolling the scaffold:

1. Make sure that the path is clear, no material/person on the platform. Then unlock the wheels to push the scaffold

2. Apply the force no more than five feet above the ground.

3. Re-Lock the wheels when move ends / scaffold is stationary

What makes a Safe Mobile Scaffolding:-

Scaffold casters and wheels shall be locked with positive wheel locks before any one is allowed to work on the platform. These casters shall be

capable of supporting the safe working load of the scaffold.

21. Mobile Scaffold

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21. Mobile Scaffold

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DOs

- Maintain good housekeeping to avoid any obstruction while rolling the scaffolds

-Only climb up the inside of mobile scaffold

-Close the trap door after each use

-Check the scafftag before use

Don’ts

- Don’t use incomplete or unsafe mobile scaffold.

- Don’t stay on top, while rolling tower is being moved

-Don’t use scaffold without proper tag.

-Don’t lift scaffold towers unless they have been specifically designed for this purpose

Don’t cause materials to fall.

Don't

use the

frame

to gain

access

Don’t

overload

the

scaffold

platform

Never move

the Tower

with any

person or

material on

it.

21. Mobile Scaffold

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DOs

-Manage the cable routing to avoid trip

-Always use right type of sockets and plugs

-Use ELCB of 30 mA

-Ensure the proper earthing

-Engage competent electrician

-Inspect power tools , DBs and ELCBs

-Follow Lock Out / Tag Out Procedure

Don’ts

- Don’t use damaged electrical cables

- Don’t overload the Circuit

-Never alter a plug.

The hazard of electricity includes Burn, Shock, Arc, FIRE and Electrocution.

The dangers are particularly increased where electrical equipment is used to adverse conditions, on site in wet or damp areas for instance, or where voltage is more lethal.

UNSAFE CONDITIONS such as damaged cables, poor cable routing, overloading, improper ELCBs, incompetent workers, unauthorized repair, working in wet areas, improper sockets, unsafe operation of power tool can leads to serious accident which may resulted into DEATH.

22. Electrical Safety

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DOs

- Ensure the required documents Driving license, vehicle registration card, Test Certificates, operator competency certificate etc

-Operator to wear required PPEs.

-Ensure that all moving parts are adequately guarded.

-Ensure the reverse alarm, hazard light, mirrors etc

-Follow the speed limits and reversing rules

-Keep yourself away from running plant

-Ensure separate routes for pedestrian

Don’ts

- Don’t leave engine running; Don’t leave keys in unattended plants

-Don’t attempt to repair the plant if you are not authorized.

-Don’t smoke while fueling the plant. ; Don’t ride on plant

Prior to arrival of the plants the plant supplier to be sent a list of safety required to complied with before sending the plant at site.

When plant arrives at site it must be thoroughly inspected and approve d for the work.

23. Plant and machineries

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The Hazard of Electricity includes Overturn of Crane, Collision with structure, Overhead Electrical Hazards, Load fail, Material damage, Personal injury etc

Causes of Crane Failure 1. Untrained Operator & Signalmen 2. Poor condition of Cranes and lifting tools 3. Not following manufacturer instructions 4. Not following Load Limit – SWL 5. Overloading - Placing crane on uneven surface. 6. Poor communication between crane operator and signalmen 7. Improper slinging 8. Coming under suspended load 9. Swinging of loads – non use of tagline 10. Dragging / Pulling loads using crane 11. Not maintaining regular maintenance and inspection

schedule 12. Working in adverse weather condition – High wind speed

The cranes are widely used in construction industries for material handling – lifting & shifting

24. Lifting and Rigging

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Prevention 1. Comply with the manufacturer's specifications 2. Follow safe work load – load capacity, angle according to

load chart 3. Valid 3rd party certification for all lifting tools – Crane,

Slings, Shackles etc 4. Trained crane operator and dedicated signalmen for each

crane 5. Hand signals those prescribed by ANSI standard for the

type of crane in use. 6. Competent person inspect all machinery and equipment:

prior to each use,

and during use,

7. Must be uniformly leveled and located on firm footing.

8. Riggers should check load, centre of gravity, use correct

slings, softeners where necessary

9. Respect the weather condition – Wind speed

Only one man should give signal. If hand signal is

not visible to operator Walkie talkie can be used.

24. Lifting and Rigging

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24. Lifting and Rigging

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Use tagline to

control the loads

Stay away from slings

when they are being

pulled out

Know the Sling Capacity -

SWL

Do not stand under

suspended load

24. Lifting and Rigging

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Additional Hazards - Fall of structure, Crush in

between two steel members, Complex to provide fall

protection

1. Secured steel members; 2. Fixed / Rolling scaffolds or MEWP (Mobile Elevated Platform) such cherry picker, Scissor lift to be used.

3. Provision of Safe access and egress; 4. Provision of life line for anchoring harness; 5. Use of Safety harness with anchorage

6. Safety Nets; 7. Edge protection after sheeting work

Fragile area, slopes are additional

hazards, while working at roof (height). 1. Means of access, roof ladders

2. Provision of lifelines at work area

3. Use of Safety harness with anchorage

4. Safety Nets

5. Edge protection / Warnings

6. Closed / Guarded openings – Skylights, Vents etc

More workers fall to their deaths from, or through, roofs.

25. Fall Protection while Steel Structure / Roof work

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PFAS – Safety Harness, Self retractors etc CFAS – Safety Net , Fans , Air bags, Edge protection system

PFAS: means a system used to arrest an employee in a fall from a working level.

It consists: an anchorage, connectors, Dee

Ring, a body belt or body harness and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combinations of these.

Connector Dee Ring Harness Lanyard Self retractor –

Deceleration

Device

Grab system –

Vertical lifeline

26. Fall Arrest System

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Effective January 1, 1998, body belts were prohibited as a fall arrest device.

What all do we consider before using PFAS?

Free-Fall Distance

Total Fall Distance

Anchorage Point Strength and Location

Therefore,

a. Anchor the harness above your shoulder height

with a strong anchor point which can sustain your

weight.

b. Provision of suitable anchorage points

c. Training on how to use PFAS

The anchor point must be able to support at least 5000 pounds.

26. Fall Arrest System

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The hazard of Manual handling includes Low back pain, Hand injuries, Slip & Trip etc

Causes 1. Improper lifting 2. Twist & Jerk 3. Overweight of loads 4. Bulky loads 5. Insufficient Environment – Lighting, Floors,

Steps, Access 6. Awkward position

Back Injuries are the 2nd-most common workplace problem

Prevention Carrying the load

1. Hold the load close so you can see over it.

2. Keep the load balanced.

3. Avoid twisting the body

4. Watch out for pinch points -- doorways, etc.

5. Face the way you will be moving.

27. Manual Handling

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CONCLUSION

Let us analyze the hazards in your

respective construction sites and take

necessary preventive HSE measures to

have a healthy, safe & pollution free

Project.

“Start Safe – Stay Safe” TOGETHER – WE WILL MAKE A SAFE & HEALTHY TOMORROW