Personal Protective Equipment Requirement for Rigging Activity

 

Personal Protective Equipment

 Requirement for Rigging Activity

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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

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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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Working Safely with Chemicals

 

Working Safely with Chemicals

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SAFETY IN ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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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.

 

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Head Protection

 

Head Protection

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WORK AT HEIGHT SAFETY MOMENT

Employees shall wear approved hard hats in nominated areas, including construction sites, operational plant areas, where there are overhead objects or activities that can result in falling or flying objects or when performing activities that have possible electrical shock or burn hazards to the head.

Safety helmets shall meet ANSI Z89.1, Type “1‟‟, Class “E” (electrical) requirements and shall consist of a shell, suspension cradle and, a chin strap.

Safety helmet suspension cradles shall be properly adjusted. There shall be a minimum 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) clearance between the top of the cradle and the inside of the hard hat shell.

Safety helmet shall bear identification on the inside of the shell stating the name of the manufacturer, ANSI Z89.1 compliance, date of manufacture and class of the safety helmet.

CRANE OPERATIONS - GENERAL SAFETY TIPS

When employees uses earmuffs, welder‟s shields and/or face shields are required they shall be compatible with the safety helmet used.

Safety helmets shall not be painted, have holes drilled in them or have large stickers applied to them.

Safety helmets shall be destroyed if they have been damaged (e.g., have a hole, gouge, crack or defective suspension cradle), painted or experienced a sharp impact or faded with the usage in direct sunlight regularly.

HOT WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Metallic safety helmets shall not be used.

Hard hats shall be worn in accordance with the manufacturer‟s recommendations.

Safety helemts shall be replaced not more than 5 years from the date of manufacture stamped/printed/embossed on the inside of the shell or as otherwise recommended by the manufacturer (e.g., every 3 years).

Suspension cradles shall be replaced after no more than 12 months of use.

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 Confined Space Entry Safety Procedure

Safety in Handling of Hazardous Materials

 

Safety in Handling of Hazardous Materials

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SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD SAFETY

Safety in Handling of Hazardous Materials

Ø  For handling any hazardous material you must refer to the Safety Data Sheet (S.D.S.) provided the manufacturer

Ø  All the required protective clothing and equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times while handling any hazardous material.

Ø  Ensure all statutory requirements are followed when transporting any hazardous material.

Ø  Where a quantity of hazardous material is decanted or otherwise taken from its original container, it must only be decanted into an approved container and the container shall be identified. Drink containers must never be used to hold any hazardous material.

Ø  Spillages of any hazardous material will be immediately cleaned up with spill kit with all the safety protection.

Ø  Only employees trained in the use of hazardous materials will be permitted to use them.

Ø  If any employees have any doubts regarding the safe handling of any hazardous material, they should contact the HSE Team prior to proceeding.

 

Confined Space Entry Safety Procedure

Signs and Notices

ü  All the hazardous material storage facilities should be correctly identified with the required signs and notices. A composite warning notice provides emergency response team with advisory information in a common language to ensure that in the event of fire or spillage they will be better equipped to combat any such incident.

ü  All containers will have adequate warning labels and it should be legible.

ü  No material should be used from any unidentified container.

 

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

•            The Manufacturer/Supplied Vendor Safety Data Sheet (SDS) shall be provided with each hazardous substance.

•            The SDS information shall include:

o            The chemicals contained in the hazardous substance.

o            The concentration of each chemical.

o            Safety precautions to be observed in storing and handling.

o            Suitable first aid or medical treatment required in the event of accidental entry into the body system.

o            Detailed action to be taken in the event of emergencies, e.g. fire, explosion and flooding.

o            Procedures to be observed for disposal of waste and empty containers.

•            All the materials should be accompanied with the SDS.

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WORK AT HEIGHT SAFETY MOMENT

PPE - Safety Signages for Workplace Awareness

 

PPE - Safety Signages for Workplace Awareness

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BASIC RIGGING SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION IN LIFTING ACTIVITY

 

IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION IN LIFTING ACTIVITY

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SAFETY IN ELECTRICAL 

SCISSOR LIFT SAFETY TIPS

We believe that the successful control of lifting operations and safe use of lift equipment requires a high level of management pledge, professional competence, and adequate resources. Essential to the success of any Lifting Operation is the fact that it must be accepted by managers, those responsible for lifting operations and employees prior to the start. These stakeholders must do all that is reasonably practicable to achieve compliance with statutory duties arising from health and safety legislation, Local state guidance and advice.

Communication is playing a vital role in lifting activity. Failures in communications are often root causes of lifting incidents and can also be the most difficult to detect. Good training and obedience to correct procedures are vital but checking the actual situation at the worksite is of utmost importance. For example:-

TRENCHES & EXCAVATIONS SAFETY

• Are the employees concerned all from the same company?

• Do they all understand a common language?

• If not is there an established system of signals in strict use that they all know and understand?

• Warning signage is displayed where the employees are able to see it?

• What different methods of communication are able to be used?

• What communication is required between the worksite and the source of any technical assistance elsewhere?

Two way of communication is important, both the employees should understand & acknowledge the communication shared. Communication also extends to warning employees of the lifting activity and keeping the lift area clear of employees not involved in the lifting operation.

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All members of the lifting team must be sure of their individual tasks and their team members' roles in order to fully and easily communicate with one another. Nominated signallers shall be clearly and separately identifiable, by use of reflective jackets or other conspicuous clothing or marking. Good quality of communications is essential especially when any part of the lift is not clearly visible to any of the team members. If a signal is not clear to a member of the lift team operating any lifting equipment, then the operation shall cease to progress.

Never start any lifting operation until all concerned have been briefed in a Pre-Start Meeting/Pep Talk, Tool Box Talk(TBT), ensuring that they understand their role and responsibilities and that they have signed onto the Permit-to-Work(PTW)/Work Permit or record of attendance at the Pre-Start Meeting.

 

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