Sunday, September 25, 2022

CONFINED SPACE STANDBY PERSON RESPONSIBILITIES

 

CONFINED SPACE STANDBY PERSON

 RESPONSIBILITIES


CONFINED SPACE STANDBY PERSON RESPONSIBILITIES


WORK AT HEIGHT | WAH | HEIGHT WORK SAFETY



HSE Interview Questions & Answers


To review the confined space entry plan and applicable work permits to understand the confined space hazards, precautions, responsibilities and emergency procedures.

Understand the effects of exposure to potential hazardous substance(s) in the confined space. Attend the job specific training.

Entry Log - Maintain a confined space entry log and maintain a continuous count of entrants.

Prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the confined space.

Monitor activities inside and outside the confined space to determine if it is safe for entrants to enter and/or remain inside the space.


WORKING SAFELY WITH CRANE


Maintain two-way communication with entrants to monitor entrant status (e.g., behavioral effects of hazard exposure) and alert entrants of a need to evacuate the confined space.

Have communications equipment readily available on-site and immediately notify proper personnel (e.g., CSES, rescue team) in event of an emergency.

Remain at the confined space entry point until relieved by another designated standby man or until all entrants have exited the confined space.

Never attempt to enter the confined space, even in an emergency, until relieved.

Perform nonentry rescues as specified by the rescue plan.


PASS METHOD OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER USAGE


Perform no other duties that could interfere with the primary responsibilities of a confined space standby man.

Order entrants to evacuate the confined space under any of the following conditions:

An unsafe condition develops inside or outside the confined space.

An entrant displays abnormal behavioral effects of hazard exposure.

If the standby man must leave the area and no relief confined space standby man is provided.







Sunday, September 18, 2022

GENERAL SAFETY RULES IN THE WORKPLACE | FACTORY SAFETY RULES

 


GENERAL SAFETY RULES IN THE

 WORKPLACE | FACTORY SAFETY RULES


GENERAL SAFETY RULES IN THE WORKPLACE | FACTORY SAFETY RULES


Safety Officer Interview Q & A



Electrical Extension Cord Safety


1. All employees shall follow the safe practices and rules and such other rules and practices communicated on the job. All employees shall report all unsafe conditions or practices to the proper authority.

2. Employees must know, understand, and practice the safety rules of the client.

3. The supervisor shall be responsible for implementing the safety practices by insisting that employees observe and obey all rules and regulations necessary to maintain a safe work place and safe work habits and practices.

4. All employees will attend all safety orientations, training, and weekly safety meetings that are sponsored, offered, or required by clients

5. When required, personnel will attend formal safety training such as breathing air equipment operations & maintenance, fire extinguisher operations, man lift operations, etc.

6. Good housekeeping must be practices at all times in the work area. Clean up all waste and eliminate any dangers in the work area.


Basics of Behavior Based Safety


7. Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn at all times.

8. Anyone under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, including prescription drugs, which might impair motor skills and judgment, shall not be allowed on the job.

9. A face shield must be worn over safety glasses/goggles when installing nails with the pin gun.

10. Horseplay, scuffling, and other acts which tend to have an adverse influence on safety or wellbeing of other employees are prohibited.

11. Smoking is permitted only in areas designated as such by the client.

12. Firearms and other weapons are not permitted on any job site (including parking lots).


SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD SAFETY


13. Gambling or related paraphernalia is not permitted on any job site (including parking lots).

14. Do not enter any roped off or barricaded area unless authorized to do so.

15. Use only tools that are in a safe serviceable condition and use them only for the purpose they were designed.

16. Work shall be well planned and supervised to avoid injuries in the handling of heavy equipment.

17. No one shall be permitted to work while the employee’s ability or alertness is so impaired by fatigue, illness, or other causes that it might expose the employee or others to injury.

18. There will be no consumption of liquor or beer on the job.


Animation of Refinery Fire | CSB



Confined Space Entry Safety Procedure


19. Employees should be alert to see that all guards and other protective devices are in proper places and adjusted, and shall report deficiencies promptly to the supervisor.

20. Employees shall not handle or tamper with any electrical equipment, machinery, or air/water lines in a manner not within the scope of their duties, unless they have received specific instructions.

21. All injuries should be reported to the supervisor that arrangements can be made for medical or first aid treatment.

22. When lifting heavy objects, use the large muscles of the leg instead of the smaller muscles of the back.

23. Do not throw things, especially material and equipment. Dispose of all waste properly and carefully. Bend all exposed nails so they do not hurt anyone removing the waste.

24. Do operate mechanical equipment without prior training and obtaining a verification card.


WORK AT HEIGHT SAFETY MOMENT




Sunday, September 11, 2022

What are the DUTIES OF A SAFETY OFFICER / HSE OFFICER?

 


What are the DUTIES OF A 

SAFETY OFFICER/ HSE OFFICER?


What are the DUTIES OF A SAFETY OFFICER / HSE OFFICER?


PERMIT TO WORK PTW WORK PERMIT



HOT WORK RESPONSIBILITIES


Prepare toolbox talk

Prepare monthly statistics

Prepare the checklist

Accident reports

Management meetings

Arrange the safety classes/training

Arrange monthly safety bulletin

Inspection of fire extinguisher

Arrange first aid training classes

Arrange safety competitions like quiz, slogan, poster competitions exhibition etc.

These are some of the duty of safety officer/hse officer, the below list is continue inaddition to the above.


HSE Interview Questions & Answers


Conduct safety toolbox talk and Induction for new employees at workplace.

Provide information to workers about SOP, Hazards, and risk and work methods.

Monitor site work and guide workers, engineers and supervisors to work safely.

Maintain discipline and safety awareness at the workplace

Provide required PPE’s with good quality at the workplace.

Inspect all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and provide feedback to purchase team for further

improvement.

Conduct daily meetings with workers, supervisor and engineer at the workplace.

Conduct safety inspection/audit at the workplace and submit the report to the concern person.


Horseplay - A Safety Concern


Regular inspection of fire fighting equipment’s and hydrant system.

Investigate the near miss, incident, and accident and first aid cases.

Participate in monthly safety meetings.

Accident reporting.

Attend management meeting.

Prepare monthly safety statistics report.

Conduct safety competitions like slogan, quiz, poster exhibition, etc.

Arrange first aid and fire fighting training.

The list is not limited as the safety officer duties and responsibilities may vary company to company according to the requirements. The safety officer job have defined qualification in most of the countries.

 







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