Personal Protective Equipment Requirement for Rigging Activity

 

Personal Protective Equipment

 Requirement for Rigging Activity

Confined Space Safety Training Pictorial Guidelines

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Rigging operation activity are critical and the riggers have to wear the PPE like helmets, gloves, eye protection, face masks and respirators and safety shoe to protect themselves from any injury.

It is the responsibility of every riggers to wear and use the Personal Protective Equipment properly and where and when necessary.

Safety Helmets

Safety helmets with chin straps must be worn wherever there is a risk of objects falling from above and on any work site where the safety helmet signage is displayed.

Helmets should comply with Industrial safety helmets standard.

Gloves

Riggers should wear close fitting gloves to protect their hands from:

• heat and abrasion

• molten metal

• sharp edges.

Special purpose gloves like protection against chemical may be required against acids, alkalis, solvents, fats and oils.

HOT WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Eye Protection

Wear eye protection for industrial applications if you are likely to be exposed to:

• physical damage caused by – flying particles, dust, molten metal

• chemical damage caused by – toxic liquids, gases and vapours dusts

• radiation damage caused by – sunlight, visible light, infra red, laser.

Respiratory Protection

Riggers should wear a face mask for Respiratory protective devices if you are likely to be exposed to:

• toxic gases and vapours

• irritating dusts, such as silica.

Breathing of some chemical vapours and gases can cause death or a wide range of disagreeable symptoms including narcosis and headaches.

Common dusts such as silica can cause lung disease later in life and is found wherever there is construction activities like excavation, ie building sites, road works, tunnelling and mining.

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Hearing Protection

Hearing damage is likely if you are exposed to long periods of industrial noise above 85 decibels. This is the noise level of a large truck or loader.

A chainsaw for example has a noise level of about 92 decibels.

If you think it is likely that you are being exposed to dangerous noise levels, wear Hearing protectors.

Safety Shoe

Riggers should be careful to choose the safety shoe which are comfortable, gives maximum grip and provides protection from pinching, jamming and crushing.

Sun Protection

Riggers spend a great amount of time exposed to direct sunlight as the many activities will be carried out in open area. To prevent permanent damage caused by ultra violet rays always wear a safety helmet, long sleeves, long trousers and use UV cream when working open area.

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Types of Gases - Safety

 

Types of Gases - Safety

Confined Space Safety Training Pictorial Guidelines

TRENCHES & EXCAVATIONS SAFETY

Storage as per the manufactures guidelines and SDS is very important for all types of gases. Employee Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) used while handling.

Flammable Gas – This type of gases burns or explodes if it is mixed with air, oxygen or other oxidant, in the presence of a source of ignition.

Oxidant Gas – This type of gases are non flammable but supports combustion. Materials that burn in air, burn more vigorously and/or explosively in oxygen and other oxidants. - Sources of ignition must be eliminated while handling oxidants. - Oxidants must not be stored with combustible materials. - Oil, grease or other combustible substances must not be brought into contact with oxidants. Safe distance to be maintained as per the manufacturer recommendations.

Corrosive Gas – The types of gases can corrode materials with which they come in contact. - Some gases, which are non corrosive in their anhydrous form become corrosive in presence of moisture. - Corrosivity of a gas must be taken into consideration while selecting components and piping for handling the gas. The storage area must be free from moisture.

MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS SAFETY

Irritant Gas – These types of gases causes inflammatory reactions after immediate, prolonged or repeated contact. – Personal Protective clothing must be used to minimize exposure to corrosive or irritant gases.

Pyrophoric Gas – These types of gases burns spontaneously upon exposure to air. Storage & handling critical.

Inert/Asphyxiant Gas – These types of gases does not react with other materials under normal temperature and pressure. - If released in a confined area, these gases may displace oxygen of the air below the level necessary to sustain life. Danger to humans as its displaces the breathing oxygen.

 

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HOT WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Working Safely with Chemicals

 

Working Safely with Chemicals

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SAFETY IN ELECTRICAL SAFETY

HSE Interview Questions & Answers

We handle a large number of chemicals in industry, many of which are hazardous such as flammable, toxic or corrosive.

It is important that these chemicals are handled correctly to avoid injury and illness.

For most of the chemicals used in bulk at the refinery we have produced one page MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)- called the CSIS (Chemical Safety Information Sheet). These have the following sections

 Common Synonyms (alternative name).

 Appearance and Odour.

 Personal Protective Equipment’s.

 Key Hazard Data.

 First Aid Measures (Inhalation, Eyes, Skin, swallowing).

 Emergency /Spill Controls.

WORK AT HEIGHT SAFETY MOMENT

Please ensure that you are aware of this information before handling the material.

For other chemicals read the label or MSDS before working with the chemicals.

Routes of entry into body for chemicals: - Inhalation or Ingestion, or skin contact.

Precautions while Use of Chemical:

 Do…Follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper use, storage, and disposal.

 Do… Wear the correct PPE-spec over goggles, face shield, PVC/nitrile gloves while working with chemicals. Do not use cotton gloves while handling chemicals.

 Do….Know all emergency procedures and equipment.

 Do…Always read labels and CSIS/MSDS prior to use.

 Do…Make sure all chemical containers are properly labeled

 Do…Always wash up your hands after using chemicals.

 Do…Ensure operation of safety shower/Eyewash basin.

 Do…Clean up spillages immediately.

HOT WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

 Don’t mix different chemicals- Reactions may occur.

 Don’t inhale, drink or ingest any chemicals.

 Don’t Store chemicals near heat or flames.

 Don’t smell or taste a chemical to identify it.

 Don’t eat, drink, or smoke while using hazardous chemicals in workplace.

 Don’t dip your hand into a chemical even when wearing gloves

 Don’t store chemical containers where they could fall and get damaged.

 

 HSE RISK REGISTER

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