Safe Guidelines for Scaffold Erection

 

Safe Guidelines for Scaffold Erection

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Scaffolding operation in any industry is considered as highly technical operations with serious hazard potential. Unless correct steps are taken, a loss prevention program at work site, it may end up with serious trouble with loss in job schedule, workmen, company image and property damage. Hence, to perform the job safely, knowledge on scaffolding , safe erection and maintenance & inspection are essential to the execution team.

The scaffolding is having many types like roof scaffolding, hanging scaffold, suspended scaffolding, mobile scaffold platform, rolling scaffold, aluminium scaffolding, mobile aluminium scaffold, u jack scaffolding, portable scaffold tower etc.

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Safe Guidelines for Scaffold Erection

Ensure the Supervision while erection of scaffolding shall be done by a person competent by skill, experience and training to ensure safe installation according to the manufacturer’s specifications and other requirements.

Before start the erection, Knowledge of the voltage of energized power lines and increased awareness of location of energized power lines is essential. Safe clearance between scaffolds and power lines must be maintained . (i.e., minimum distance of 1 meter for insulated lines less than 300 volts; 3 meter for insulated lines 300 volts or more).

Pre Identify heat sources like steam pipes. Anticipate the presence of hazards before erecting scaffolds and keep a safe distance from them.

Be sure and double that fall protection equipment is available before beginning erection and use it as needed.

Have scaffolding material delivered as close to the erection site as possible to minimize the need for manual handling.

Always Arrange components in the order of erection.

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Ensure the availability of material hoisting and rigging equipment to lift components to the erection point and eliminate the need to climb with components.

Examine all the scaffold components prior to erection. Return and tag “Do Not Use” or destroy defective components.

Prohibit or restrict the intermixing of manufactured scaffold components, unless: The components fit together properly, without force, The use of dissimilar metals will not reduce strength, and The design load capacities are maintained.

Note that, All scaffold decks should be planked as fully as possible (beginning at the work surface face) with gaps between planks no more than 25 mm wide (to account for plank warp and wane).

Scaffold Platform units must not extend less than 150 mm over their supports unless they are cleated or contain hooks or other restraining devices.

When platform units are abutted together or overlapped to make a long platform, each end should rest on a separate support or equivalent support.

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Wood preservatives, fire retardant finishes and slip-resistant finishes can be applied to platform units; however, no coating should obscure the top and bottom of wooden surfaces. If fire retardants are used, an engineer should ensure that the plank(s) will carry the required load since fire retardants can reduce the plank load capacity.

Provide suitable access to and between scaffolds, two way. Access can be provided by portable ladders; hook-on ladders; attachable ladders; stairway-type ladders; integral prefabricated scaffold rungs; direct passage from another scaffold, structure or personnel hoist; ramps; runways; or similar adequate means.

Cross braces and scaffold frames shall not be used for access scaffold platforms unless they are equipped with a built-in ladder specifically designed for such purpose.

 

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RISK REGISTER - SAMPLE

 

RISK REGISTER - SAMPLE

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Risk management is a key topic which plays a important role in mitigating workplace risk, which is much required for the safe execution of activities. This sample risk register gives the basic ideas for preparing HSE Risk Management.

Risk Register Template - Risk management is aimed at reducing the ‘gross level’ of risk identified to a ‘net level’ of risk, in other words, the risk that remains after appropriate action is taken. This template has been created to illustrate a practical way of recording in a risk register how this reduction in level might be achieved by the charity. In example 1, the gross risk is identified as the lack of return/diversity of investment portfolio and rated as high. After identifying the procedures for managing this risk, the net risk has been rated as medium. Trustees need to form a view as to the acceptability of the net risk that remains after management. ESG Risk Management is one the major one in industry. ERM is the leading company in helping out the risk management for variety of companies.

 

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The charitable sector is by its nature diverse. The nature of activities, funding base, reserves and structures will expose charities to differing areas of risk and levels of exposure. While the areas of risk identified in this template will deserve consideration by most charities, it is not an exhaustive list of all potential areas of risk and should not be a substitute for a charity undertaking its own processes for risk identification.

 

The list of risk areas is intended to be an indication of some of the main areas of risk that may need to be considered by trustees. Illustrative examples of potential impact are given, as well as some illustrative examples of controls or action that might be taken to mitigate the risk or impact. Some risks will fall into more than one category. Although the list may be long, it is not exhaustive and there will be other risks that apply to a particular charity because of its own circumstances and activities.

 

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Scoring should be done as follows:

· Likelihood of occurrence – give a score of 1 to 5 (as shown on the bottom axis of the table)

· Severity of impact - give a score of 1 to 5 (as shown on the left hand axis of the table)

 

These two scores are multiplied together to give the overall or ‘gross’ risk.

Score of 11 or more – high extreme/catastrophic risks (Red)

Score of 5 to 10 - moderate or major risks (Yellow)

Score of 3 or 4 - minor risks (Blue)

Score 2 or below – insignificant risks (Green)

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Basic Safety Rules for Construction

 

Basic Safety Rules for Construction

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¦ Keep passages clear all the time. Do not keep materials.

¦ Sort out materials and pile them up safely. The stacks should not be too high. Secure it.

¦ Beware of floor openings and ensure that they are fenced or covered.

¦ Remove refuse as soon as possible.

¦ Provide sufficient lighting.

¦ Familiarize with the location and the operation of fire fighting equipment & escape routes.

 

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Safety measures

¦ Before you operate a machine, ensure that the dangerous part of the machine has been installed with a guard. Ensure the healthiness.

¦ Avoid going to any area with insufficient lighting as there may be some dangerous places which have not been provided with fencing. Avoid alone working.

¦ Keep vigilant all the time and watch out for moving cranes, hooks or other lifting equipment.

¦ Before you use any electrical installation or tool, check the condition of its electric cables.

¦ Avoid dragging electric cables on the ground or allowing the cables to come into contact with water. Do not come in contact with electrical cables.

¦ Use electrical tools installed with an earth leakage circuit breaker with 30mA.

¦ Use and handle chemicals with care. Use required PPE. Label the chemicals.

 

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Personal Safety

¦ Wear protective equipment required.

¦ Do not drink or take drugs while working.

¦ Pay attention to personal hygiene. Be hydrated. 

¦ Do not play in the workplace. Avoid horseplay.

¦ Report to your supervisor immediately if you notice any unsafe condition & act.

 

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Laboratory Safety Measures

 

Laboratory Safety Measures 

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Safety is very much important in the laboratory as many chemicals are handled/used.

Please look in to this general safety measures for laboratory and ensure the same.

1. No running or jumping, horseplay in a laboratory is permitted. Stored items or equipment shall not block access to the fire extinguisher(s), safety equipment, or other emergency items – Ensure free safe access. Stairways, hallways, passageways/aisles and access to emergency equipment and/or exits must be kept dry and unobstructed; i.e., no storage, no equipment, phone or other wiring. No combustible material such as paper, wooden boxes, pallets, etc., shall be stored under stairwells or in hallways. Hallways shall be kept free of boxes and materials so that exits and normal paths of travel are not blocked.

 

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2. Eating or drinking within laboratories is not permitted. In all laboratories specific office areas may be designated for food in coordination with the Safety Committee Members. They must be physically separated from any laboratory operations. In the specified office areas no consumables, reagents or any tools should be shared with work areas. Ensure all chemicals are rightly labelled.

3. No food or beverage may be stored in the cold rooms/Laboratory refrigerators and freezers. Disposable water bottles not to be used.

4. Alone working - No employee shall work alone in a laboratory or chemical storage area.

 

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5. Clothing worn in the laboratory should offer protection from splashes and spills, should be easily removable in case of an accident – PPE Matrix to be followed. Nonflammable, nonporous aprons offer the most satisfactory and the least expensive protection. Lab jackets or coats should have snap fasteners rather than buttons so that they can be readily removed. These coats are to be fastened closed while working and removed prior to exit from the laboratory. It is highly recommended that no sandals or open-toed shoes shall be worn by laboratory personnel in the laboratory. Laboratory clothing should be kept clean and replaced when necessary. it is required that lab coats, gloves, closed shoes and safety glasses are worn.

6. Pipetting by mouth is never allowed.

7. Aware about the emergency exits, emergency contact numbers, safe assembly points.

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Hazard Control

Housekeeping

 

Housekeeping

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Housekeeping is one the area where good focus is required in industry to avoid the incidents related slip and trip, the employees are frequently injured, by stumbling, stepping on, or bumping into tools, material and other objects left lying around, or by objects falling from above.

 

A. To ensure good housekeeping following precautions should be observed:

1. Walks, stairways, fire escapes and all other passageways shall be kept clear of all obstructions.

2. Tools and materials should not be placed where they may cause tripping or stumbling hazards or where they may fall and strike anyone below.

3. Puddles of oil and water create slipping hazards and should be cleaned up promptly.

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4. Nails in boards, such as those removed from scaffolds, forms and packing boxes, constitute hazards and should be removed. The boards should be carefully stacked or stored.

5. Dirty and oily waste rags should be deposited in approved containers and disposed off as soon as practicable to avoid fire hazard.

6. Waste bins to be placed in prominent locations with clear identification. Overfill not be allowed, Periodic cleaning to be done.

7. Dedicated area to be defined for the scrap materials.

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B. Broken light bulbs, glass metal and scrap and other sharp objects should be dumped in places or containers provided specially for them.

C. Discarded fluorescent and other gas filled tubes shall be disposed off safely.

D. Places where persons work or pass in emergencies, shall be provided during time of use with adequate lighting (natural / artificial / or both) for operations or special type of work performed.

E. General lighting shall be of a uniform level widely distributed.

F. In big installations / offices emergency lighting shall be provided.

G. Adequate ventilation shall be provided in work places by natural / artificial means.

 

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Safety Net Fall Protection Construction

 

Safety Net Fall Protection Construction

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Safety Net Fall Protection Construction

 

Height Work or Working at Height is risky in nature. Fall from height is a primitive hazard when a worker working at height. The provision of a suitable working platform, safe access and egress, as well as proper fencing to a dangerous place are some of the primary safety measures for height works.

The use of safety nets and safety belts are only the last resort when it is impracticable to provide such platforms, access and egress and safe place of work, as these are the personal protective equipments.

 

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When it is impracticable to provide suitable working platform, safe access and egress, safe place of work and fencing of dangerous place where a worker is required to work at height, consideration of erecting safety net is always the secondary option to protect the

worker from injury due to falling hazard. In addition, the users should seek the opinions of the safety net manufacturers, so that the best net which suits the type of work to be conducted under the prevailing conditions can be chosen. Although BS or EN is quoted in

this guidance notes, equivalent national or international standards can also be used.

 

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Safety Net Fall Protection Construction

 

During the planning process, primary consideration should be given to methods of avoiding the use of the safety belt/full body safety harness and tackling the possibility of provision of safe place of work or adopting of a proper safety net as a secondary option.

The use of safety belt and its anchorage system is only the last resort of fall protection if it is impracticable to erect any safety net. In this case, careful planning for the selection of safety belt and choice of anchorage system should be first drawn up before they are put into use by workers. The hierarchy of control to be followed for this high risk jobs.

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International Standards on Fall from Height

 

International Standards on Fall from Height

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 International Standards on Fall from Height

Here are some list of international standards on fall from height

1. European Standard, EN 353-1 and EN 353-2

Personal protective equipment against falls from a height : guided type fall arresters.

Part 1: Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line

Part 2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line

 

2. European Standard, EN 360

Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - retractable type fall arresters.

 

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3. European Standard, EN 361

Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - full body harnesses.

 

4. European Standard, EN 795

Protection against falls from a height - Anchor devices - Requirements and testing

 

5. British Standard, BS 1397

Specification for industrial safety belts, harnesses and safety lanyards.

(Note: this standard was superceded by EN 354, 355,

358, 359, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365 )

 

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6. British Standard, BS 5845

Permanent anchors for industrial safety belts and harnesses

(Note: this standard was superceded by EN 795)

 

7. British Standard, BS 6858

Specification for manually operated positioning devices and associated anchorage lines for use with industrial safety belts and harnesses.

 

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