Dear All,
This is in continuation of the earlier thread "Safety Videos Library," which can be accessed through the following link:
https://www.citehr.com/239276-safety-videos-library.html#axzz18SFtE36O
Thanks a lot to all who contributed to making the earlier thread a grand success with 129 video clips related to safety. Special thanks go to:
1. Mr. Firoz
2. Mr. Raghu
3. Mr. Terry Penny
4. Ms. Hansa
5. Mr. Srinivasa Rao M
6. Mr. KV Sundaram
I am attaching a video clip on how to deal with fire in the kitchen. Hope all of you will find this interesting and useful.
As in the earlier thread, I assure all of you that I will post a new video in response to all the replies with a film/video attachment.
Let's join hands together in making this thread also a grand success.
Thanks in advance.
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730This is in continuation of the earlier thread "Safety Videos Library," which can be accessed through the following link:
https://www.citehr.com/239276-safety-videos-library.html#axzz18SFtE36O
Thanks a lot to all who contributed to making the earlier thread a grand success with 129 video clips related to safety. Special thanks go to:
1. Mr. Firoz
2. Mr. Raghu
3. Mr. Terry Penny
4. Ms. Hansa
5. Mr. Srinivasa Rao M
6. Mr. KV Sundaram
I am attaching a video clip on how to deal with fire in the kitchen. Hope all of you will find this interesting and useful.
As in the earlier thread, I assure all of you that I will post a new video in response to all the replies with a film/video attachment.
Let's join hands together in making this thread also a grand success.
Thanks in advance.
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Dear Dipil,
I appreciate your interest in sharing mentality. Thanks a lot for starting Safety Videos Library Part-II.
This is the right time to say thanks to all:
1. Mr. Dipil
2. Mr. Firoz
3. Mr. Terry Penny
4. Ms. Hansa
5. Mr. Srinivasa Rao. M
6. Mr. KVS
and all active participants.
We need your contributions like in the previous thread. I hope you all actively participate.
My first contribution on this topic/thread. I hope you enjoy this.
Keep on sharing.
Thanks & Besafe,
Raghu
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I appreciate your interest in sharing mentality. Thanks a lot for starting Safety Videos Library Part-II.
This is the right time to say thanks to all:
1. Mr. Dipil
2. Mr. Firoz
3. Mr. Terry Penny
4. Ms. Hansa
5. Mr. Srinivasa Rao. M
6. Mr. KVS
and all active participants.
We need your contributions like in the previous thread. I hope you all actively participate.
My first contribution on this topic/thread. I hope you enjoy this.
Keep on sharing.
Thanks & Besafe,
Raghu
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Dear all, Another one from side regarding helmet. . .
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Dear all, Again one more from myside Girl Hit By Bus Bike Helmets Save Lives. . . "wear helmet" Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear all, Today i start with one nice/safety video "Safety At Work - Everyone’s Resposibility" enjoy the same. . . Keep on sharing. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Good morning to all, Another one from my side regarding office safety. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear Dipil and Raghu, thanks for your posts... Here is my first contribution to this new thread from NAPO. Regards, Firoz
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Dear All,
First of all, I am congratulating Mr. Dipil for starting this thread and further Mr. Firoz, Mr. Raghu, Mr. Terry Penny, and Ms. Hansa for successfully completing such a great thread.
All members are tired from viewing these safety videos. Just relax by watching this funny video and unwind. You may use this clip in your behavior-based training sessions as well.
Thanks and Regards,
Srinivasa Rao. M
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First of all, I am congratulating Mr. Dipil for starting this thread and further Mr. Firoz, Mr. Raghu, Mr. Terry Penny, and Ms. Hansa for successfully completing such a great thread.
All members are tired from viewing these safety videos. Just relax by watching this funny video and unwind. You may use this clip in your behavior-based training sessions as well.
Thanks and Regards,
Srinivasa Rao. M
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Dear Raghu, Firoz & M S RAO Thanks a lot for your postings and the continous support... All the postings are great... Now enjoy another one from myside... Keep up the pace...
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Dear All,
I just forgot to mention one of our members who contributed the video in an earlier thread... It's Mr. KVS. He is one of the active members of our forum. Thanks a lot. Sorry for missing you in the beginning.
Just keep sharing your expertise with us. Once again, thanks a lot.
Let's keep up the pace, friends.
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I just forgot to mention one of our members who contributed the video in an earlier thread... It's Mr. KVS. He is one of the active members of our forum. Thanks a lot. Sorry for missing you in the beginning.
Just keep sharing your expertise with us. Once again, thanks a lot.
Let's keep up the pace, friends.
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Dear Firoz, Dipil, and Srinivasa Rao,
I am very happy to meet you again in our part-2. Thank you a lot for your videos.
Another one from Side Seat Belts - Real-life crash scene - TV ad - WTSC
"WEAR SEAT BELT"
Dear Dipil,
Your last posted video Rose_d_or_de_Montreux is corrupted. Can you post/update it again?
Thanks & Be safe,
Raghu
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I am very happy to meet you again in our part-2. Thank you a lot for your videos.
Another one from Side Seat Belts - Real-life crash scene - TV ad - WTSC
"WEAR SEAT BELT"
Dear Dipil,
Your last posted video Rose_d_or_de_Montreux is corrupted. Can you post/update it again?
Thanks & Be safe,
Raghu
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Dear Raghu I am attaching the earlier video again... Let me know whether it’s get opened this time... Thanks for the video on road accident... Keep on sharing...
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Dear Dipil and Raghu, Nice posts from You... Keep posting......... Here is another one from me on arc flash. Regards, Firoz
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Dear Firoz and Dipil,
Thanks for your arc flash and Rose d'Or de Montreux videos. Let's enjoy another one from my side - "Accidents - It Cannot Happen to Me" from Safety Instruction.
Dear Dipil,
It's open and working now, Rose d'Or de Montreux. Thanks for your consideration.
Thanks and be safe,
Raghu
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Thanks for your arc flash and Rose d'Or de Montreux videos. Let's enjoy another one from my side - "Accidents - It Cannot Happen to Me" from Safety Instruction.
Dear Dipil,
It's open and working now, Rose d'Or de Montreux. Thanks for your consideration.
Thanks and be safe,
Raghu
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Dear All Let’s have a look on another one from myside... A horrible video showing effect of electricity... Dear Firoz & Raghu: Thanks for videos... Great one... Let’s keep up the pace...
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Bluetooth Usage and Safety Concerns
Shocking video... Keep posting...
@Raghu & Dipil,
Nowadays, it is common to see people using hands-free Bluetooth for speaking over the phone rather than the traditional method. Sometimes, Bluetooth usage can also be riskier... Just watch the video to find out how.
Regards,
Firoz
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Shocking video... Keep posting...
@Raghu & Dipil,
Nowadays, it is common to see people using hands-free Bluetooth for speaking over the phone rather than the traditional method. Sometimes, Bluetooth usage can also be riskier... Just watch the video to find out how.
Regards,
Firoz
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Dear Firoz & Dipil, Really its terrible/horrible Mr.dipil.Mr.Firoz Bluetooth related video it’s nice. . . Again one more from my side . . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear Firoz & Dipil, Another one from myside regarding A smoke free workplace. . . Dear dipil, Thanks for arcflash video its nice. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear Raghu,
Thanks for the video. I have a few more videos to download from the website mentioned in the video, i.e. Health Safety First-Aid Fire Training Course Kits & Material for Induction Safety Reps Fire Law First Aid. Thanks for sharing the video.
Now, please have a look at the attached video showing the lack of risk assessment.
Let's keep up the pace.
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Thanks for the video. I have a few more videos to download from the website mentioned in the video, i.e. Health Safety First-Aid Fire Training Course Kits & Material for Induction Safety Reps Fire Law First Aid. Thanks for sharing the video.
Now, please have a look at the attached video showing the lack of risk assessment.
Let's keep up the pace.
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Dear dipil, Lets enjoy another one from myside — Construction Accident Points To Growing Problems — - Thanks for truck video & special thanks for your link. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear dipil & firoz , Another one from myside regarding construction accident. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear Dipil, Raghu, and Firoz,
You are all posting great videos. Now, I am posting a video which explains the importance of competency and attitude. We all know that every activity is associated with hazards. If the performer of the activity is competent and has a positive attitude, he can perform the job safely and successfully.
Thanks and Warm Regards
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You are all posting great videos. Now, I am posting a video which explains the importance of competency and attitude. We all know that every activity is associated with hazards. If the performer of the activity is competent and has a positive attitude, he can perform the job safely and successfully.
Thanks and Warm Regards
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Dear Raghu and Srinivasa Rao,
Great videos! Thanks a lot for sharing. I have been trying to upload files onto the site since this morning, but unfortunately, I have not been successful. As a result, there has been a delay in my response. Please take a moment to review the attachment, which highlights another instance of a lack of Risk Assessment.
Keep up the pace!
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Great videos! Thanks a lot for sharing. I have been trying to upload files onto the site since this morning, but unfortunately, I have not been successful. As a result, there has been a delay in my response. Please take a moment to review the attachment, which highlights another instance of a lack of Risk Assessment.
Keep up the pace!
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Thank you for the videos. Now, I come with a nice and important video, especially for those who travel in cars with kids. Please take a look. Please let me know if it works or opens on your PC. Keep on sharing.
Thanks & Stay safe,
Regards,
Raghu
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Thanks & Stay safe,
Regards,
Raghu
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Dear Dipil, Raghu, and Srinivasa Rao,
Thank you for all your videos. I am starting a new series of NAPO clips focusing on Maintenance, which will be beneficial for training programs. Since each video exceeds 10 MB, I am uploading them on Google Documents and sharing the links.
Link: [https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B-zfAPRMUDchMjczZTZiZTgtZDg3MC00NTk0LTljZjUtMzgzNzg2 NzUyOWE5&sort=name&layout=list& ;amp;num=50](https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B-zfAPRMUDchMjczZTZiZTgtZDg3MC00NTk0LTljZjUtMzgzNzg2 NzUyOWE5&sort=name&layout=list& ;amp;num=50)
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Thank you for all your videos. I am starting a new series of NAPO clips focusing on Maintenance, which will be beneficial for training programs. Since each video exceeds 10 MB, I am uploading them on Google Documents and sharing the links.
Link: [https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B-zfAPRMUDchMjczZTZiZTgtZDg3MC00NTk0LTljZjUtMzgzNzg2 NzUyOWE5&sort=name&layout=list& ;amp;num=50](https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B-zfAPRMUDchMjczZTZiZTgtZDg3MC00NTk0LTljZjUtMzgzNzg2 NzUyOWE5&sort=name&layout=list& ;amp;num=50)
Regards,
Firoz
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Dear Firoz, Dipil, and Srinivasu Rao,
Another message from my end regarding the "Don't drink and drive" short and sweet video. Mr. Firoz, thank you for your Napo videos (it's not opening; it shows, "Sorry, the page (or document) you have requested is not available"). Anyway, thanks again for the video. I am a bit busy; I will check with my IT guy and catch up with you later. Keep in touch.
Thanks and stay safe,
Raghu
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Another message from my end regarding the "Don't drink and drive" short and sweet video. Mr. Firoz, thank you for your Napo videos (it's not opening; it shows, "Sorry, the page (or document) you have requested is not available"). Anyway, thanks again for the video. I am a bit busy; I will check with my IT guy and catch up with you later. Keep in touch.
Thanks and stay safe,
Raghu
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Dear All,
Just have a look at another video from my side showing the lack of hazard identification...
Dear Firoz,
Your initiative is very good, but I'm sorry to say that Google Documents are not accessible in our office as they fall under the banned category. However, I will download the same from outside. I kindly request you to post those videos directly into the forum as we did earlier. If the file is larger than 10mb, please split it and upload. Anyone can easily join the clips together using another software. Please assess the feasibility and proceed accordingly.
Dear Raghu,
The video is a good one and opened on my computer.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas.
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Just have a look at another video from my side showing the lack of hazard identification...
Dear Firoz,
Your initiative is very good, but I'm sorry to say that Google Documents are not accessible in our office as they fall under the banned category. However, I will download the same from outside. I kindly request you to post those videos directly into the forum as we did earlier. If the file is larger than 10mb, please split it and upload. Anyone can easily join the clips together using another software. Please assess the feasibility and proceed accordingly.
Dear Raghu,
The video is a good one and opened on my computer.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas.
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Dear Firoz and Dipil,
Please have a look at the attached video regarding safety belts - Crash test with and without safety belts. Dipil, thank you for your video on global warming; it's really nice. I am sure one day it's going to happen.
Dear all CiteHR members,
Happy Christmas and advance New Year wishes to you and your family.
Thanks and be safe.
Raghu
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Please have a look at the attached video regarding safety belts - Crash test with and without safety belts. Dipil, thank you for your video on global warming; it's really nice. I am sure one day it's going to happen.
Dear all CiteHR members,
Happy Christmas and advance New Year wishes to you and your family.
Thanks and be safe.
Raghu
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Dear All, Just have a look at another contribution from my side. This can be utilized under the caption "Anything can happen at any time."
Dear Raghu, the testing video was very nice. Wishing you all once again a very Happy 'X' Mas!
Regards,
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Dear Raghu, the testing video was very nice. Wishing you all once again a very Happy 'X' Mas!
Regards,
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Dear all, Another one from my side — - no excuse — - Dear dipil, Thanks for your — anyone_missing_a_tire — video. . . Keep on sharing. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear all, One more from myside Safety Always for All Riders- Wear Helmet & Follow the Traffic Rules & Signs. . . Keep on sharing. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear Dipil and Raghu, Nicce videos from both of you. Here is a video clip from NAPO Regards, Firoz
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Dear Firoz & Dipil, Another one from myside regarding slow fall from scaffold.Mr.Firoz thanks for your NAPO. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear Firoz & Raghu Nice videos from your side... Now just have a look into the video on Attitude from myside...
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Dear Firoz & Dipil, Another one from myside Safety in the Die Casting Workplace.Mr.dipil thanks for your attitude video its niceeeeee. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear All, just have a look at another contribution from my side. It's showcasing the power of compressed gas cylinders. It's really not less than a missile. Dear Raghu, nice work on Die Casting Safety. Keep on sharing.
Regards,
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Great contributions from all of you. This time, I am contributing a video. The video is regarding an unsafe behavior that we commonly see in many individuals.
Thanks and Warm Regards
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Dear Mr. Srinivasa Rao,
The video was a really nice one... Very common practice and greatly visualized... Can be used in BBS training programs...
Dear All,
Now, have a look at another contribution from my side on Electrical Fence. What message is this very small video clip conveying?
1. Lack of hazard recognition before approaching?
2. Lack of signage provided regarding the hazards?
Hope you found it useful.
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The video was a really nice one... Very common practice and greatly visualized... Can be used in BBS training programs...
Dear All,
Now, have a look at another contribution from my side on Electrical Fence. What message is this very small video clip conveying?
1. Lack of hazard recognition before approaching?
2. Lack of signage provided regarding the hazards?
Hope you found it useful.
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Dear Firoz, Dipil & Srinivasa Rao, another one from my side, Safety @ Work - Don't be a Hero. Mr. Dipil & Mr. Srinivasa Rao, thanks for your videos. They are too short, but they convey a big message. It's nice!
Thanks & Be safe,
Raghu
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Thanks & Be safe,
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Dear Dipil, Raghu and Rao, Thanks for your videos... Here is anotherone from NAPO Regards, Firoz
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Dear Firoz & Dipil, Another one from myside regarding Traffic Rules and Symbols.Mr.dipil thanks for your electrical related videos Mr.Firoz thanks for NAPO(maintanence). . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear all, Lets enjoy one more from myside drink & drive accident.Mr.dipil thanks for your video. . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear all,
Welcome again. I am very happy to see the involvement of everyone on this site, and it is a matter of great happiness. I thank all of you who were directly or indirectly linked with this post and made it a great success. We are starting its second part. Hope the journey of learning and sharing continues.
It also gives me great pleasure to inform you all that I gave a lecture to Safety Officers as a faculty organized by the Chief of Factories and Boilers Inspectorate in Jaipur, Rajasthan. I showed them some of the videos contributed by you. The program was successful, and its contribution goes to all of you as well. I also asked them to join this site, provide their valuable suggestions, and add value so that all can benefit.
Thanks and regards,
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Welcome again. I am very happy to see the involvement of everyone on this site, and it is a matter of great happiness. I thank all of you who were directly or indirectly linked with this post and made it a great success. We are starting its second part. Hope the journey of learning and sharing continues.
It also gives me great pleasure to inform you all that I gave a lecture to Safety Officers as a faculty organized by the Chief of Factories and Boilers Inspectorate in Jaipur, Rajasthan. I showed them some of the videos contributed by you. The program was successful, and its contribution goes to all of you as well. I also asked them to join this site, provide their valuable suggestions, and add value so that all can benefit.
Thanks and regards,
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Dear all, here is another beautiful video to save water. Hope u all will enjoy it. Regards, Hansa
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Welcome back! I am very happy to see you again on our SVL-2 thread. Thanks for your videos. Please upload the HOT work video again; you forgot to upload it last time.
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Once again, here's another one from my side: <<No seatbelt--No excuse>>. Keep on sharing.
Thanks & Be safe,
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Once again, here's another one from my side: <<No seatbelt--No excuse>>. Keep on sharing.
Thanks & Be safe,
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Have a look into another contribution from my side related to electricity... It's just a visualization revealing that there are safe ways of doing any job, with extra precautions. Please put your comments about this video. Can we use this in any training program related to safety?
Dear Hansa, thanks for the videos. It's also nice to hear that the videos from the site help you in making a good presentation. The pollution video was uploaded earlier.
Dear Raghu, the last video from your side was already in our collection.
Let's keep up the pace.
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Have a look into another contribution from my side related to electricity... It's just a visualization revealing that there are safe ways of doing any job, with extra precautions. Please put your comments about this video. Can we use this in any training program related to safety?
Dear Hansa, thanks for the videos. It's also nice to hear that the videos from the site help you in making a good presentation. The pollution video was uploaded earlier.
Dear Raghu, the last video from your side was already in our collection.
Let's keep up the pace.
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Dear all,
Now I am come with one interest video now a days all of men's(90%) are using helmet while they driving vehicle(two wheelers).I do know why females not use/wear helmet while traveling in two wheelers why????????. . . Please see the attached video how many of women's are travelled without helmet. . . Whenever u goes outside with your precious wife & kids/ friends (THEY ARE MORE IMPOTANT IN YOUR LIFE) please advice them to wear helmet. . .
Dear dipil,
High power worker video its really terrible . . . Thanks for your video. . .
Thanks & Besafe.
Raghu
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Now I am come with one interest video now a days all of men's(90%) are using helmet while they driving vehicle(two wheelers).I do know why females not use/wear helmet while traveling in two wheelers why????????. . . Please see the attached video how many of women's are travelled without helmet. . . Whenever u goes outside with your precious wife & kids/ friends (THEY ARE MORE IMPOTANT IN YOUR LIFE) please advice them to wear helmet. . .
Dear dipil,
High power worker video its really terrible . . . Thanks for your video. . .
Thanks & Besafe.
Raghu
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Dear all, Now i come with how to use extension ladder video. . . U can use this video in our training sessions its gives the good/best result to us. . . Keep on sharing. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Good morning to all, Another one from myside regarding Machine guard. . .Mr.Hansa thanks for your hot work video. Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear all, Agai one more from myside regarding Ladder Safety Tips. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear All,
Wishing you a great, happy, and prosperous New Year. May God bless each one of you to fulfill your dreams in the upcoming days. I am leaving for my native place today. As I am using my mobile, I can't attach files. I will be actively back into forum discussions from the 17th of January. I hope Mr. Raghu, Mr. Firoz, Mr. Rao, Ms. Hansa, and others will keep this thread moving forward actively. Thank you, and once again, I wish you a happy New Year 2011.
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Wishing you a great, happy, and prosperous New Year. May God bless each one of you to fulfill your dreams in the upcoming days. I am leaving for my native place today. As I am using my mobile, I can't attach files. I will be actively back into forum discussions from the 17th of January. I hope Mr. Raghu, Mr. Firoz, Mr. Rao, Ms. Hansa, and others will keep this thread moving forward actively. Thank you, and once again, I wish you a happy New Year 2011.
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Dear Dipil, thanks for wishes.. Dear Raghu, Hansa, Rao and Tenrry Wishing all of you a very happy joyous and safe new year ahead. Here is another interesting video on road safety.... Regards, Firoz
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Dear all,
May the dawning of this New Year 2011 fill your heart with new hopes, open up new horizons, and bring promises of brighter tomorrows. Wishing you a great New Year 2011.
Dear Dipil,
Thanks for your information. Let's enjoy and spend time with your family & friends.
Dear all,
Another update from my side regarding PPE. Mr. Firoz, thanks for your power nap video.
Thanks & Be safe,
Raghu
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May the dawning of this New Year 2011 fill your heart with new hopes, open up new horizons, and bring promises of brighter tomorrows. Wishing you a great New Year 2011.
Dear Dipil,
Thanks for your information. Let's enjoy and spend time with your family & friends.
Dear all,
Another update from my side regarding PPE. Mr. Firoz, thanks for your power nap video.
Thanks & Be safe,
Raghu
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Dear Srinivasa Rao, What u ask i sending the same to u. . .Your last post "Dry scotch pine tree fire" its not open/working can u upload again. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dea Raghu, Again I uploaded the video " Dry Scotch Pine tree Fire". Also I forwading the same to your mail.
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Dear Srinivasa Rao, Thanks for quick responce. . . Dear all, I am out off site today i am available by IPHONE i cant upload any videos/files today will catch u 2mrw. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear all, Another one from myside regarding helmet. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Good Morning to All,
How many of our employees have knowledge of using ladders? I have attached a safety usage of ladder tips video to help train our employees.
Keep on sharing.
Thanks & Be safe,
Raghu
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How many of our employees have knowledge of using ladders? I have attached a safety usage of ladder tips video to help train our employees.
Keep on sharing.
Thanks & Be safe,
Raghu
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Good morning to all, Another one from myside regarding Safety ladder lock. . . Keep on sharing. . . Thanks & Besafe Raghu
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Dear All, Please find another one on road safety. Regard, Firoz
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Happy New Year to Everyone. Here are a few of my programs I have written. If they can be of use in your safety program, that would be great.
"It takes minutes to prevent an incident, but it takes years to recover from an incident."
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"It takes minutes to prevent an incident, but it takes years to recover from an incident."
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Dear Raghu and Rao,
Both videos are very good. Keep posting.
Dear Penny,
Thanks for the wishes and wishing you the same. Your presentations will be very useful for training programs. Thanks once again.
@ Neha,
We all welcome you to this forum. This forum is meant for propagating safety awareness by sharing knowledge and resources. You will find some funny videos in this thread. I would request you to browse the pages in this thread.
I am posting a video which is humorous.
Regards,
Firoz
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Both videos are very good. Keep posting.
Dear Penny,
Thanks for the wishes and wishing you the same. Your presentations will be very useful for training programs. Thanks once again.
@ Neha,
We all welcome you to this forum. This forum is meant for propagating safety awareness by sharing knowledge and resources. You will find some funny videos in this thread. I would request you to browse the pages in this thread.
I am posting a video which is humorous.
Regards,
Firoz
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Thank you for your video on "Children Hazard/5 Levels of Lucky." Mr. Penney, your well-written piece, especially the part about the Flag Person not falling down, is nice.
The Best Bus Driver in the World
Here's another one from me, "The Best Bus Driver in the World." Keep in touch.
Regards
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The Best Bus Driver in the World
Here's another one from me, "The Best Bus Driver in the World." Keep in touch.
Regards
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Dear all, Plz find the video of crane topple attached. Regards, Hansa Vyas
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Dear All,
Great participation. I am so happy. As I am on mobile, I am unable to download and see. However, please keep up the pace.
I request all benefit takers who are following the thread to share your words of appreciation or comments regarding the videos. It will help us progress further and keep this movement alive. Your feedback is valuable.
Once again, thanks to all, especially to Mr. Raghu, Mr. Firoz, Mr. Rao, Mr. Terry, and Ms. Hansa. Thanks a lot.
Keep on sharing and maintaining the momentum.
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Great participation. I am so happy. As I am on mobile, I am unable to download and see. However, please keep up the pace.
I request all benefit takers who are following the thread to share your words of appreciation or comments regarding the videos. It will help us progress further and keep this movement alive. Your feedback is valuable.
Once again, thanks to all, especially to Mr. Raghu, Mr. Firoz, Mr. Rao, Mr. Terry, and Ms. Hansa. Thanks a lot.
Keep on sharing and maintaining the momentum.
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Hi Dipil,
Do you remember when we used to get frustrated/annoyed because no one was adding any comments, replies, or posts on the topics? I think people used to wonder, "Why should I share my assets with others?" But I believe that with the addition of more and more participants, this mindset has changed.
What I feel now is that we are all enthusiastic about contributing more and more to the site so that everyone benefits, and they too feel inclined to share their knowledge with all of us. I also feel happy and request all of you to continue with this spirit of sharing.
All the best. Let's promise this new year that we will share and do whatever we feel will benefit all of us in implementing a safety culture and protecting people from accidents, hazards, etc. Because we all share a common platform of Safety professionals, and all problems and challenges are more or less the same.
So let's join hands and solve each other's problems.
Regards,
Hansa Vyas
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Do you remember when we used to get frustrated/annoyed because no one was adding any comments, replies, or posts on the topics? I think people used to wonder, "Why should I share my assets with others?" But I believe that with the addition of more and more participants, this mindset has changed.
What I feel now is that we are all enthusiastic about contributing more and more to the site so that everyone benefits, and they too feel inclined to share their knowledge with all of us. I also feel happy and request all of you to continue with this spirit of sharing.
All the best. Let's promise this new year that we will share and do whatever we feel will benefit all of us in implementing a safety culture and protecting people from accidents, hazards, etc. Because we all share a common platform of Safety professionals, and all problems and challenges are more or less the same.
So let's join hands and solve each other's problems.
Regards,
Hansa Vyas
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Dear Hansa,
As you rightly said, the situation changes a lot when I compare it with last year. Let's hope that it will improve further. I promise to participate in the forum with all my efforts and knowledge and deliver my best to it.
I request everyone to share information about this site with your known safety professionals. Let's make this place a great platform for knowledge sharing and gaining.
Keep up the pace.
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As you rightly said, the situation changes a lot when I compare it with last year. Let's hope that it will improve further. I promise to participate in the forum with all my efforts and knowledge and deliver my best to it.
I request everyone to share information about this site with your known safety professionals. Let's make this place a great platform for knowledge sharing and gaining.
Keep up the pace.
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Dear Dipil and Hansa,
Nice to see your reply. Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate your generosity. When I joined this community/forum, there were almost 8000 members available online daily. Nowadays, there has been a significant increase, especially in the morning and evening, with more than 21000 members online. I hope that at least 15% (3150) of our EHS guys participate and benefit daily, but only a few members actively participate in our forum (we can count them on our fingers). Please come forward as beneficiaries and contributors, at least by writing your comments or sharing your thoughts, as it helps engage our members actively.
I am very happy about one thing: when somebody benefits, it not only helps save precious human lives and the environment but also contributes somewhere.
Do keep sharing valuable information. Big thanks to all our participants.
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Nice to see your reply. Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate your generosity. When I joined this community/forum, there were almost 8000 members available online daily. Nowadays, there has been a significant increase, especially in the morning and evening, with more than 21000 members online. I hope that at least 15% (3150) of our EHS guys participate and benefit daily, but only a few members actively participate in our forum (we can count them on our fingers). Please come forward as beneficiaries and contributors, at least by writing your comments or sharing your thoughts, as it helps engage our members actively.
I am very happy about one thing: when somebody benefits, it not only helps save precious human lives and the environment but also contributes somewhere.
Do keep sharing valuable information. Big thanks to all our participants.
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Good morning to all, Another one from myside regarding "Importance of helmet". . . Dear Hansa, Thanks for your "bull dozer (crane collapse)" video. . . Keep on sharing. . .
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Dear Dipil, Raghu, Madam Hansa Vyas, Genny, and all,
Happy New Year to all. I have been a regular visitor to this site since joining, almost visiting twice a day. Please do not get frustrated if active participation is found to be poor. Others may have limited resources. Stay positive. You all are doing such devoted work. Keep going. The saplings you planted have grown into giant trees and are now bearing fruit for many.
I am attaching a file with the extension .3gp related to how a small incident can turn fatal.
Regards,
Hasmukh P. Valand
From India, Ahmadabad
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Happy New Year to all. I have been a regular visitor to this site since joining, almost visiting twice a day. Please do not get frustrated if active participation is found to be poor. Others may have limited resources. Stay positive. You all are doing such devoted work. Keep going. The saplings you planted have grown into giant trees and are now bearing fruit for many.
I am attaching a file with the extension .3gp related to how a small incident can turn fatal.
Regards,
Hasmukh P. Valand
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Thank you very much for your words/comment. Keep on participating to share/gain knowledge. Thanks for sharing your accident video (unfortunately, it's not opening on my PC; I will check on my laptop). Let's enjoy another one from my side - "Always Wear a Seatbelt." Keep in touch.
Regards.
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How do we measure the wealth of knowledge? Is it by the quantity or the quality?
Everyone who uses this thread and link is rewarded - some by sharing, others by reading and sharing with their fellow workers, and others by the key element of what this program is designed around: NOT GETTING INJURED on the job or causing an incident.
Also, no two people learn or absorb information the same way. For some, it is a simple video, and that is their key; for others, it is a PowerPoint presentation and a class presentation on a defined subject.
And for some like me, it is seeing the diverse training field of safety around the world. Although all my materials are written and produced by me, I get huge results and deep satisfaction just knowing that my materials, written in Canada, are helping someone somewhere else in the world. They get to go home safely to their families and sleep in a comfortable home with people who want them, again and tomorrow, and always.
Safety is not a pay stub or an optional subject; it's about people protecting people - friends, neighbors, family.
TP
PS: Here is one I did as a reminder on lifting and hoisting materials:
Always lift right and always remember to look up where the power lines are.
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Everyone who uses this thread and link is rewarded - some by sharing, others by reading and sharing with their fellow workers, and others by the key element of what this program is designed around: NOT GETTING INJURED on the job or causing an incident.
Also, no two people learn or absorb information the same way. For some, it is a simple video, and that is their key; for others, it is a PowerPoint presentation and a class presentation on a defined subject.
And for some like me, it is seeing the diverse training field of safety around the world. Although all my materials are written and produced by me, I get huge results and deep satisfaction just knowing that my materials, written in Canada, are helping someone somewhere else in the world. They get to go home safely to their families and sleep in a comfortable home with people who want them, again and tomorrow, and always.
Safety is not a pay stub or an optional subject; it's about people protecting people - friends, neighbors, family.
TP
PS: Here is one I did as a reminder on lifting and hoisting materials:
Always lift right and always remember to look up where the power lines are.
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One of our members needed a little humor in their program, although I don't usually laugh at people's incidents, there is sometimes a need for humor to lighten the load of others or drive a message home. I hope these help out (a word of caution: there is a fine line between humor and hurting someone's feelings).
But beyond the general "feel-good", morale-boosting humor factor, I believe there are several ways humor in the workplace can create a safer work environment:
Humor is an effective stress buster.
Stress is totally in the eye of the beholder – it's the events themselves that create stress; it is our interpretation of events that causes us stress. And since humor is an effective way of changing how we look at things, tapping into our sense of humor can reframe day-to-day challenges and help us see problems in a more grounded, realistic light. Humor, in other words, helps us keep molehills as molehills long before they threaten to erupt into mountains.
We also need to remind ourselves that when a stressful situation happens, we have 100% control over how we react to that situation. Humor helps us gain a sense of control over our emotions by allowing us to choose a more positive reaction.
So what does all this have to do with safety? A lot, I'd suggest.
Stressed-out people don't think clearly, tend to make more mistakes, and often do things in a hurry - all of which can lead to more accidents in the workplace.
Simply put: stress can blind us to hazards around us; whereas humor can enlighten us by helping us keep cool, calm, and collected.
Online Safety Training Material Repository ([link updated to site home](http://miningquiz.com)) ([Search On Cite](https://www.citehr.com/results.php?q=Online Safety Training Material Repository) | [Search On Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Online Safety Training Material Repository))
[Osh.net - Safety Humor Sites](http://www.osh.net/directory/humor/index.htm)
[Safety Humor - Forklift Work Platform](http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Humor/Workshop/Forklift.htm)
Warnings and Usability Ergonomics & Safety Humor ([link no longer exists - removed](http://www.humanics-es.com/warnings.htm))
[Ergonomic jokes. Ergonomics & Human Factors humor](http://www.humanics-es.com/ergojokes.htm)
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But beyond the general "feel-good", morale-boosting humor factor, I believe there are several ways humor in the workplace can create a safer work environment:
Humor is an effective stress buster.
Stress is totally in the eye of the beholder – it's the events themselves that create stress; it is our interpretation of events that causes us stress. And since humor is an effective way of changing how we look at things, tapping into our sense of humor can reframe day-to-day challenges and help us see problems in a more grounded, realistic light. Humor, in other words, helps us keep molehills as molehills long before they threaten to erupt into mountains.
We also need to remind ourselves that when a stressful situation happens, we have 100% control over how we react to that situation. Humor helps us gain a sense of control over our emotions by allowing us to choose a more positive reaction.
So what does all this have to do with safety? A lot, I'd suggest.
Stressed-out people don't think clearly, tend to make more mistakes, and often do things in a hurry - all of which can lead to more accidents in the workplace.
Simply put: stress can blind us to hazards around us; whereas humor can enlighten us by helping us keep cool, calm, and collected.
Online Safety Training Material Repository ([link updated to site home](http://miningquiz.com)) ([Search On Cite](https://www.citehr.com/results.php?q=Online Safety Training Material Repository) | [Search On Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Online Safety Training Material Repository))
[Osh.net - Safety Humor Sites](http://www.osh.net/directory/humor/index.htm)
[Safety Humor - Forklift Work Platform](http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Humor/Workshop/Forklift.htm)
Warnings and Usability Ergonomics & Safety Humor ([link no longer exists - removed](http://www.humanics-es.com/warnings.htm))
[Ergonomic jokes. Ergonomics & Human Factors humor](http://www.humanics-es.com/ergojokes.htm)
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Dear TG Penny, this is the right attitude for serving society. If anyone can save themselves or save someone else's life by learning, reading, or by any means, our aim is fulfilled. Thanks a lot for sharing wonderful website addresses.
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Hasmukh P. Valand
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Hasmukh P. Valand
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Dear Penney, Thanks a lot for your links. . .Another one from myside Wear A Helmet - Or Die ... Your Choice...... Keep on sharing. . .
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We have a whole lot of followers and people who read our small ramblings on safety. There is only one part of the recipe we have left out of our daily conversations (although variety is always nice, it's like fresh fruit and vegetables in season). We should ask our readers what ten things are the key incident causes in their workplace. What ten things have they seen like ladders, slips, trips and falls, scaffolds, or just humor versus lecture materials to get our point across.
We too, must do a risk assessment in our educational materials so we can better serve those who read from these pages. Hence, once that is done, we can offer the best of the best worldwide. No reader will have the same, and we always try to answer the questions with the best materials known so it doesn't have to be taught over and over again.
I'm sure once people say what they need, our list of educational materials will be the next and only training page for their companies to look at or for training. The ten worst or injury-related training items, ten things that cost the company the most amount of money in downtime or incidents, like driver awareness or risk assessment, proper PPE, or risk associated with wearing or not inspecting them properly, or not getting proper PPE, paperwork or forms, or formats to use and make it easier to report and assess incidents, emergency response or planning, chemical hazards, fires, or damage including storage or environmental issues like dykes, chemical properties and mixtures, or long-lasting health issues to workers, even simple items like patella femoral pain syndrome (pizza knee) for cement workers and the risks.
These are only examples; there are thousands, but once you weed them down, sort them out, they will be a small list to solve and educate others. I'm willing to bet that out of a thousand items in safety that could be asked or reviewed, you could tap root or drill down your training and solve a thousand issues with less than 15 items associated with training.
Any thoughts, gentlemen!
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We too, must do a risk assessment in our educational materials so we can better serve those who read from these pages. Hence, once that is done, we can offer the best of the best worldwide. No reader will have the same, and we always try to answer the questions with the best materials known so it doesn't have to be taught over and over again.
I'm sure once people say what they need, our list of educational materials will be the next and only training page for their companies to look at or for training. The ten worst or injury-related training items, ten things that cost the company the most amount of money in downtime or incidents, like driver awareness or risk assessment, proper PPE, or risk associated with wearing or not inspecting them properly, or not getting proper PPE, paperwork or forms, or formats to use and make it easier to report and assess incidents, emergency response or planning, chemical hazards, fires, or damage including storage or environmental issues like dykes, chemical properties and mixtures, or long-lasting health issues to workers, even simple items like patella femoral pain syndrome (pizza knee) for cement workers and the risks.
These are only examples; there are thousands, but once you weed them down, sort them out, they will be a small list to solve and educate others. I'm willing to bet that out of a thousand items in safety that could be asked or reviewed, you could tap root or drill down your training and solve a thousand issues with less than 15 items associated with training.
Any thoughts, gentlemen!
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Shortcuts will not help you beat life; they will only endanger it.
Everyone takes a shortcut at one time or another. You may cross the street between intersections instead of using the crosswalk or jump a fence instead of using the gate. But in many cases, a shortcut can be dangerous.
If you are instructed to go to a specific work area, your employer expects you to take the safe route, not the shorter, hazardous one. If there is no safe way to reach your destination, inform your supervisor. Your supervisor will ensure that you are provided with a safe means of access. It is your responsibility to avoid dangerous shortcuts and to report anyone else you see taking them.
Even if a task will only take a few minutes, it is not worth risking your safety and health for those few moments. Wear personal protective equipment to safeguard your body. Use proper, well-maintained equipment. Do not improvise to save time. Ladders, steps, and walkways are designed to ensure your safety, as well as for your convenience. Utilize them. Do not climb columns or slide down ropes to move between elevations. The safest route may not always be the shortest one, but it is the most reliable.
Ask yourself, "Where is the lift plan?"
Lift devices are just as crucial as what you are lifting.
Moreover, where did the dog go? Never mind why the area was not secured.
Horseplay has no place in safety protocols, not to mention the lack of personal protective equipment, spotters, or simply leaving the site.
Do it right the first time, every time.
Ensure there is a single line break between paragraphs for better readability.
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Everyone takes a shortcut at one time or another. You may cross the street between intersections instead of using the crosswalk or jump a fence instead of using the gate. But in many cases, a shortcut can be dangerous.
If you are instructed to go to a specific work area, your employer expects you to take the safe route, not the shorter, hazardous one. If there is no safe way to reach your destination, inform your supervisor. Your supervisor will ensure that you are provided with a safe means of access. It is your responsibility to avoid dangerous shortcuts and to report anyone else you see taking them.
Even if a task will only take a few minutes, it is not worth risking your safety and health for those few moments. Wear personal protective equipment to safeguard your body. Use proper, well-maintained equipment. Do not improvise to save time. Ladders, steps, and walkways are designed to ensure your safety, as well as for your convenience. Utilize them. Do not climb columns or slide down ropes to move between elevations. The safest route may not always be the shortest one, but it is the most reliable.
Ask yourself, "Where is the lift plan?"
Lift devices are just as crucial as what you are lifting.
Moreover, where did the dog go? Never mind why the area was not secured.
Horseplay has no place in safety protocols, not to mention the lack of personal protective equipment, spotters, or simply leaving the site.
Do it right the first time, every time.
Ensure there is a single line break between paragraphs for better readability.
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Good morning to all,
Thanks for all your inputs and data. Don't take shortcuts in the videos and safety alerts we include in our training sessions.
Paper Cut Safety @ Work
Another one from my side - "Paper Cut Safety @ Work." Keep on sharing.
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Thanks for all your inputs and data. Don't take shortcuts in the videos and safety alerts we include in our training sessions.
Paper Cut Safety @ Work
Another one from my side - "Paper Cut Safety @ Work." Keep on sharing.
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Further to the PDF I sent on Isolation and Lockout Tagout, here is a reminder to all teams: it is not just about electricity.
Isolation lockout can involve moving equipment, etc. The key is to always have in mind where the energy is and whether it is shut down. Even the key that turns on the motor vehicle needs to be locked out and tagged out.
Key Energy Control Terminology:
A review of some key definitions from the OHS standard can be helpful in understanding the elements of an effective lockout/tagout (LOTO) program:
- An authorized employee locks or tags machines or equipment to perform servicing or maintenance.
- An affected employee is required to use machines or equipment on which servicing is performed under the Lockout/Tagout standard or whose job requires them to work in the area where such servicing and maintenance is performed.
- An energy-isolating device prevents the transmission or release of energy, such as a manually operated electrical circuit breaker, a disconnect switch, a line valve, or any device used to block or isolate energy. An energy-isolating device is considered capable of being locked out if it is designed with a hasp or other means of attachment to which a lock can be affixed; has a locking mechanism built into it; or can be locked without dismantling, rebuilding, or replacing the energy-isolating device or permanently altering its energy control capability.
Lockout is the placement of a lockout device on an energy-isolating device, following an established procedure, ensuring that the energy-isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the lockout device is removed.
A lockout device uses positive means, such as a lock, blank flanges, and bolted slip blinds, to hold an energy-isolating device in a safe position, thereby preventing the energizing of machinery or equipment.
Tagout is the placement of a tagout device on an energy-isolating device, following an established procedure, to indicate that the energy-isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed.
A tagout device is any prominent warning device, such as a tag and a means of attachment, which can be securely fastened to an energy-isolating device to indicate that the machine or equipment to which it is attached may not be operated until the tagout device is removed.
Simple LOTO indicates a single source of energy. Complex LOTO signifies that there are multiple sources of energy. Group LOTO means that multiple crews are involved in the lockout/tagout procedures.
Core Components of Machine Safety and Lockout/Tagout Programs:
The basic components of machine safety and lockout/tagout are documented procedures, employee training and retraining, and periodic review. A formal, written Lockout/Tagout Program should be developed and implemented if employees are required to perform hazardous maintenance or repair of machines and equipment. The program should include machine-specific procedures for shutdown and re-energizing equipment and training for affected employees. Procedures will vary depending on the industry and types of machinery and equipment, but all employees should be trained to recognize a locked and tagged electrical source and to understand how the LOTO process affects their specific work areas and the company’s overall operations. Periodic review of all procedures is essential to ensure compliance and to allow for necessary changes.
An effective Lockout/Tagout Program should include these basic steps for safely de-energizing equipment:
1. Notify all affected employees that the equipment will be shut down.
2. Shut down the equipment by normal stopping procedures.
3. Isolate all the equipment's energy sources.
4. Lockout and tagout the energy isolating devices with assigned, individual locks.
5. Verify absence of energy source.
6. Release or restrain any stored energy by grounding, blocking, bleeding down, etc.
7. Assure that no personnel are exposed, and then test the equipment to assure that it will not operate.
To restore the equipment to service:
1. Assure that all employees have been safely positioned or removed from the area.
2. Verify that equipment controls are in neutral.
3. Remove lockout devices and/or tags and re-energize the machine or equipment.
4. Notify affected employees that servicing is complete and the equipment is ready for use.
Important Steps for Implementation of a Lockout/Tagout Program:
The following are some important actions to consider for your company’s Lockout/Tagout Program:
- Initiate immediate awareness and policies for working on de-energized equipment.
- Look closely at company operations and learn what your workers are actually doing.
- Document all sources of electricity by studying the original building plan and "as-built" drawings, if available. If plans and drawings are not available, walk through the entire facility to trace energy sources, track conduit, and identify potential exposure to live parts.
- Use interim hazard warning labels on electrical equipment.
- Work on improving and enhancing safe work practices, procedures, and training, incorporating knowledge gained from field inspections and NFPA 70E recommendations.
- Review existing LOTO procedures to ensure they include all control panels.
- Review previous employee LOTO training, keep logs, and assess whether any personnel require retraining.
- Train all electrical workers and any related personnel in Arc-flash hazard awareness.
- Perform audits on tools, equipment, and employee training.
- Conduct tool audits to ensure all employees have safe tools for the job and determine if new tools are needed.
- Conduct arc-flash hazard analysis to determine flash protection boundary on switchboards, panel boards, industrial control panels, motor control centers, and other related equipment.
- Assess PPE requirements based on the boundary results from arc-flash hazard analysis. Require appropriate clothing and apparel for electrical workers and provide necessary PPE.
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Isolation lockout can involve moving equipment, etc. The key is to always have in mind where the energy is and whether it is shut down. Even the key that turns on the motor vehicle needs to be locked out and tagged out.
Key Energy Control Terminology:
A review of some key definitions from the OHS standard can be helpful in understanding the elements of an effective lockout/tagout (LOTO) program:
- An authorized employee locks or tags machines or equipment to perform servicing or maintenance.
- An affected employee is required to use machines or equipment on which servicing is performed under the Lockout/Tagout standard or whose job requires them to work in the area where such servicing and maintenance is performed.
- An energy-isolating device prevents the transmission or release of energy, such as a manually operated electrical circuit breaker, a disconnect switch, a line valve, or any device used to block or isolate energy. An energy-isolating device is considered capable of being locked out if it is designed with a hasp or other means of attachment to which a lock can be affixed; has a locking mechanism built into it; or can be locked without dismantling, rebuilding, or replacing the energy-isolating device or permanently altering its energy control capability.
Lockout is the placement of a lockout device on an energy-isolating device, following an established procedure, ensuring that the energy-isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the lockout device is removed.
A lockout device uses positive means, such as a lock, blank flanges, and bolted slip blinds, to hold an energy-isolating device in a safe position, thereby preventing the energizing of machinery or equipment.
Tagout is the placement of a tagout device on an energy-isolating device, following an established procedure, to indicate that the energy-isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed.
A tagout device is any prominent warning device, such as a tag and a means of attachment, which can be securely fastened to an energy-isolating device to indicate that the machine or equipment to which it is attached may not be operated until the tagout device is removed.
Simple LOTO indicates a single source of energy. Complex LOTO signifies that there are multiple sources of energy. Group LOTO means that multiple crews are involved in the lockout/tagout procedures.
Core Components of Machine Safety and Lockout/Tagout Programs:
The basic components of machine safety and lockout/tagout are documented procedures, employee training and retraining, and periodic review. A formal, written Lockout/Tagout Program should be developed and implemented if employees are required to perform hazardous maintenance or repair of machines and equipment. The program should include machine-specific procedures for shutdown and re-energizing equipment and training for affected employees. Procedures will vary depending on the industry and types of machinery and equipment, but all employees should be trained to recognize a locked and tagged electrical source and to understand how the LOTO process affects their specific work areas and the company’s overall operations. Periodic review of all procedures is essential to ensure compliance and to allow for necessary changes.
An effective Lockout/Tagout Program should include these basic steps for safely de-energizing equipment:
1. Notify all affected employees that the equipment will be shut down.
2. Shut down the equipment by normal stopping procedures.
3. Isolate all the equipment's energy sources.
4. Lockout and tagout the energy isolating devices with assigned, individual locks.
5. Verify absence of energy source.
6. Release or restrain any stored energy by grounding, blocking, bleeding down, etc.
7. Assure that no personnel are exposed, and then test the equipment to assure that it will not operate.
To restore the equipment to service:
1. Assure that all employees have been safely positioned or removed from the area.
2. Verify that equipment controls are in neutral.
3. Remove lockout devices and/or tags and re-energize the machine or equipment.
4. Notify affected employees that servicing is complete and the equipment is ready for use.
Important Steps for Implementation of a Lockout/Tagout Program:
The following are some important actions to consider for your company’s Lockout/Tagout Program:
- Initiate immediate awareness and policies for working on de-energized equipment.
- Look closely at company operations and learn what your workers are actually doing.
- Document all sources of electricity by studying the original building plan and "as-built" drawings, if available. If plans and drawings are not available, walk through the entire facility to trace energy sources, track conduit, and identify potential exposure to live parts.
- Use interim hazard warning labels on electrical equipment.
- Work on improving and enhancing safe work practices, procedures, and training, incorporating knowledge gained from field inspections and NFPA 70E recommendations.
- Review existing LOTO procedures to ensure they include all control panels.
- Review previous employee LOTO training, keep logs, and assess whether any personnel require retraining.
- Train all electrical workers and any related personnel in Arc-flash hazard awareness.
- Perform audits on tools, equipment, and employee training.
- Conduct tool audits to ensure all employees have safe tools for the job and determine if new tools are needed.
- Conduct arc-flash hazard analysis to determine flash protection boundary on switchboards, panel boards, industrial control panels, motor control centers, and other related equipment.
- Assess PPE requirements based on the boundary results from arc-flash hazard analysis. Require appropriate clothing and apparel for electrical workers and provide necessary PPE.
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I appreciate the information and advice you have given, as well as the links you have shared with me. Your expertise and help have been invaluable. Thank you very much. Keep on sharing.
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Thank you for sharing the MSDS link. It is especially helpful for those who are searching for MSDS information.
Safety Orientation for Construction
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Learning from others when bad things happen, BP Petroleum is no different. Government investigation into the Gulf of Mexico oil spill looks at specific factors such as how deep a cement plug was set and whether additional barriers should have been installed. But the root causes of the incident that killed 11 workers focus on common subjects for workplace safety: management, communication, previous near-misses, safety culture, and government regulation.
The commission appointed by President Obama will present its full report on Jan. 11. But it released one chapter of the report a few days earlier.
The report says the incident on April 20, 2010, was avoidable and that most of the mistakes at the Macondo well can be traced back to "a single overarching failure — a failure of management. Better management by BP, Halliburton, and Transocean would almost certainly have prevented the blowout."
Among the highlights from this chapter of the report:
Three things could have prevented the blowout. "But mistakes and failure to appreciate risk compromised each of those potential barriers."
"BP's management process did not adequately identify or address risks created by late changes to well design and procedures." Changes in plans at Macondo "appear to have been made by the BP Macondo team in an ad hoc fashion without any formal risk analysis or internal expert review."
"BP, Transocean, and Halliburton failed to communicate adequately. Information appears to have been excessively compartmentalized ... BP did not share important information with its contractors, or sometimes internally even with members of its own team."
"Transocean failed to adequately communicate lessons from an earlier near-miss to its crew ... from an eerily similar near-miss on one of its rigs in the North Sea four months prior to the Macondo blowout."
"Decision-making processes at Macondo did not adequately ensure that personnel fully considered the risks created by time- and money-saving decisions."
This chapter also notes that in the full report, BP's corporate safety culture will be addressed. "It is also critical that companies implement and maintain a pervasive top-down safety culture that rewards employees and contractors who take action when there is a safety concern even though such action costs the company time and money."
The government doesn't get a pass in this report:
"Government also failed to provide the oversight necessary to prevent these lapses in judgment and management by private industry."
"The root cause can be better found by considering how efforts to expand regulatory oversight, tighten safety requirements, and provide funding to equip regulators with the resources, personnel, and training needed to be effective were either overtly resisted or not supported by industry, members of Congress, and several administrations."
Government "lacked personnel with the kinds of expertise and training needed to enforce regulations effectively."
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The commission appointed by President Obama will present its full report on Jan. 11. But it released one chapter of the report a few days earlier.
The report says the incident on April 20, 2010, was avoidable and that most of the mistakes at the Macondo well can be traced back to "a single overarching failure — a failure of management. Better management by BP, Halliburton, and Transocean would almost certainly have prevented the blowout."
Among the highlights from this chapter of the report:
Three things could have prevented the blowout. "But mistakes and failure to appreciate risk compromised each of those potential barriers."
"BP's management process did not adequately identify or address risks created by late changes to well design and procedures." Changes in plans at Macondo "appear to have been made by the BP Macondo team in an ad hoc fashion without any formal risk analysis or internal expert review."
"BP, Transocean, and Halliburton failed to communicate adequately. Information appears to have been excessively compartmentalized ... BP did not share important information with its contractors, or sometimes internally even with members of its own team."
"Transocean failed to adequately communicate lessons from an earlier near-miss to its crew ... from an eerily similar near-miss on one of its rigs in the North Sea four months prior to the Macondo blowout."
"Decision-making processes at Macondo did not adequately ensure that personnel fully considered the risks created by time- and money-saving decisions."
This chapter also notes that in the full report, BP's corporate safety culture will be addressed. "It is also critical that companies implement and maintain a pervasive top-down safety culture that rewards employees and contractors who take action when there is a safety concern even though such action costs the company time and money."
The government doesn't get a pass in this report:
"Government also failed to provide the oversight necessary to prevent these lapses in judgment and management by private industry."
"The root cause can be better found by considering how efforts to expand regulatory oversight, tighten safety requirements, and provide funding to equip regulators with the resources, personnel, and training needed to be effective were either overtly resisted or not supported by industry, members of Congress, and several administrations."
Government "lacked personnel with the kinds of expertise and training needed to enforce regulations effectively."
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Outside workers and exercise don't stretch your body after the key is before. Why, you ask? Think of the risks.
Manual tasks always warm up and do those stretches before your body stretches.
Manual tasks are more than just lifting or carrying an object. They also include:
• lifting
• lowering
• pushing
• pulling
• carrying
• moving, and
• holding or restraining any object, animal, or person.
Manual tasks can include a wide range of activities, such as pulling a lever, restraining an animal, or holding and operating a power tool.
Research has identified five 'direct' risk factors related to manual tasks that can cause or contribute to musculoskeletal disorders. These are:
• forceful exertions
• working postures – awkward and static
• repetition
• duration, and
• vibration.
One of these risk factors must be identified in the task for a risk of injury to exist. However, the more risk factors identified, the greater the risk.
Forceful exertions put high levels of stress on muscles and body tissues. This includes force exerted by the body or force impacting on the body. Examples include lifting a very heavy or awkward load from the ground (e.g. lifting a person or a 40-kilogram cement bag), or force to the lower limbs resulting from jumping out of a vehicle.
Working postures
Awkward postures are postures where joints are at or near the extreme of their movement, (e.g. your head bent to the side so your ear is by your shoulder). Exposure to awkward postures can cause damage to the muscles and other tissues when they occur in combination with forceful exertion, another awkward posture (e.g. back bent and twisted), repetitive action, or if held for a prolonged period.
Static or fixed postures such as prolonged sitting or standing can sometimes be more fatiguing than tasks that require moderate movement. Your body has to work hard to hold the posture (leading to quicker muscle fatigue), putting greater stress on other tissue and giving your body less flexibility to deal with unexpected changes. Awkward postures are often caused by poorly designed work areas, tools, equipment, or work practices.
Repetition and duration involve making the same type of movement over and over (e.g. frequent lifting or working on a production line) or holding a position for a long time. There are even greater risks when repetition is combined with awkward postures, forceful exertions, fast movement, and/or cold conditions.
The work cycle is the time taken to perform the task once without interruption. Tasks involving short cycle times of less than 30 seconds and performed for more than one hour are considered to be a risk because the same muscles and other soft tissues are being used continuously.
Duration is the amount of time a person is exposed to a risk factor (e.g. vibration, awkward postures) without a break. Long periods of activity increase the strain and wear and tear on the body. Duration may be considered a significant risk factor when a task is performed continuously for one hour or longer.
Vibration
Exposure to continuous or high-intensity vibration is a concern as it increases the strain and wear and tear on the body.
There are two sources of vibration exposure according to the contact points between the body and the vibrating equipment:
• Hand/arm vibration can be caused by vibrating hand tools such as grinders, drills, and circular saws, particularly if they are not properly maintained or not appropriate for the task. It can result in fatigue, pain, numbness, tingling, decreased sensation in the fingers, hand, and arm.
• Whole-body vibration commonly results from sitting or standing on work surfaces that vibrate such as trucks, forklifts, tractors, or platforms. It is associated with general discomfort and lower back pain.
Preventing manual task injuries
Workers' compensation statistics show that one-third of all occupational injuries in Australia occur during manual tasks. This injury rate has not been reduced by traditional approaches, which concentrated on correct lifting techniques and saw the weight of an object as the only source of danger. The most successful approach is a systematic one, which aims to 'design out' the whole range of possible causes of injury during manual tasks.
Common causes of manual task injuries include:
• lifting gates
• pulling taut liners curtains
• handling freight (including overuse injuries that develop over time), and
• restraining loads (use of 'dogs' and chains).
Common manual task injuries include:
• strains and sprains
• hernias
• disc herniations, and
• aggravation of degenerative conditions.
Checklist for the prevention of slips, trips, and falls.
If any of these hazards are ticked, action needs to be taken.
Floors
• Can water be walked onto smooth floors (e.g. foyers) on rainy days?
• Are there any hard, smooth floors in wet or oily areas?
• Are there any leaks of fluids onto the floor from processes or machines?
• Is poor drainage causing pooling of fluids?
• Are there any floor surface transitions not easily noticed (any ridge that is as high as a footwear sole or higher)?
• Is there any ice or water on cold room floors?
• Is the floor slippery when wet?
• Are any anti-slip paint, coating profiles, or tapes worn smooth or damaged?
• Are there any isolated low steps (commonly at doorways)?
• Are there any trip hazards due to equipment and other objects left on the floor?
• Are there any raised carpet edges or holes worn in carpets?
• Are there any tiles becoming unstuck or curling at the edges?
• Are there any holes or unevenness in the floor surface?
Stairs and ramps
• Is the lighting insufficient for ramps or steps to be seen clearly and without glare?
• Do any steps have too small a rise, tread, or an excessive nosing?
• Are any step edges (nosings) slippery or hard to see?
• Are the steps uneven, or are there excessive variations in step dimensions?
• Are handrails inadequate on stairs?
• Are ramps too steep, or too slippery?
Lighting
• Is there insufficient lighting in passageways and at flooring transitions, ramps, or stairs?
• Does the lighting throw distracting shadows or produce excessive glare?
Outdoor areas
• Is there a build-up of moss or other vegetation on pathways?
• Are there any surface transitions not easily noticed (any ridge that is as high as a footwear sole or higher)?
• Are there potholes in footpaths or walkways?
Housekeeping
• Is there a build-up of polish on floors?
• Is there an excessive residue of detergent?
• Do workers have to walk on floors wet from washing?
• Are wet floor signs not available or not used correctly?
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Manual tasks always warm up and do those stretches before your body stretches.
Manual tasks are more than just lifting or carrying an object. They also include:
• lifting
• lowering
• pushing
• pulling
• carrying
• moving, and
• holding or restraining any object, animal, or person.
Manual tasks can include a wide range of activities, such as pulling a lever, restraining an animal, or holding and operating a power tool.
Research has identified five 'direct' risk factors related to manual tasks that can cause or contribute to musculoskeletal disorders. These are:
• forceful exertions
• working postures – awkward and static
• repetition
• duration, and
• vibration.
One of these risk factors must be identified in the task for a risk of injury to exist. However, the more risk factors identified, the greater the risk.
Forceful exertions put high levels of stress on muscles and body tissues. This includes force exerted by the body or force impacting on the body. Examples include lifting a very heavy or awkward load from the ground (e.g. lifting a person or a 40-kilogram cement bag), or force to the lower limbs resulting from jumping out of a vehicle.
Working postures
Awkward postures are postures where joints are at or near the extreme of their movement, (e.g. your head bent to the side so your ear is by your shoulder). Exposure to awkward postures can cause damage to the muscles and other tissues when they occur in combination with forceful exertion, another awkward posture (e.g. back bent and twisted), repetitive action, or if held for a prolonged period.
Static or fixed postures such as prolonged sitting or standing can sometimes be more fatiguing than tasks that require moderate movement. Your body has to work hard to hold the posture (leading to quicker muscle fatigue), putting greater stress on other tissue and giving your body less flexibility to deal with unexpected changes. Awkward postures are often caused by poorly designed work areas, tools, equipment, or work practices.
Repetition and duration involve making the same type of movement over and over (e.g. frequent lifting or working on a production line) or holding a position for a long time. There are even greater risks when repetition is combined with awkward postures, forceful exertions, fast movement, and/or cold conditions.
The work cycle is the time taken to perform the task once without interruption. Tasks involving short cycle times of less than 30 seconds and performed for more than one hour are considered to be a risk because the same muscles and other soft tissues are being used continuously.
Duration is the amount of time a person is exposed to a risk factor (e.g. vibration, awkward postures) without a break. Long periods of activity increase the strain and wear and tear on the body. Duration may be considered a significant risk factor when a task is performed continuously for one hour or longer.
Vibration
Exposure to continuous or high-intensity vibration is a concern as it increases the strain and wear and tear on the body.
There are two sources of vibration exposure according to the contact points between the body and the vibrating equipment:
• Hand/arm vibration can be caused by vibrating hand tools such as grinders, drills, and circular saws, particularly if they are not properly maintained or not appropriate for the task. It can result in fatigue, pain, numbness, tingling, decreased sensation in the fingers, hand, and arm.
• Whole-body vibration commonly results from sitting or standing on work surfaces that vibrate such as trucks, forklifts, tractors, or platforms. It is associated with general discomfort and lower back pain.
Preventing manual task injuries
Workers' compensation statistics show that one-third of all occupational injuries in Australia occur during manual tasks. This injury rate has not been reduced by traditional approaches, which concentrated on correct lifting techniques and saw the weight of an object as the only source of danger. The most successful approach is a systematic one, which aims to 'design out' the whole range of possible causes of injury during manual tasks.
Common causes of manual task injuries include:
• lifting gates
• pulling taut liners curtains
• handling freight (including overuse injuries that develop over time), and
• restraining loads (use of 'dogs' and chains).
Common manual task injuries include:
• strains and sprains
• hernias
• disc herniations, and
• aggravation of degenerative conditions.
Checklist for the prevention of slips, trips, and falls.
If any of these hazards are ticked, action needs to be taken.
Floors
• Can water be walked onto smooth floors (e.g. foyers) on rainy days?
• Are there any hard, smooth floors in wet or oily areas?
• Are there any leaks of fluids onto the floor from processes or machines?
• Is poor drainage causing pooling of fluids?
• Are there any floor surface transitions not easily noticed (any ridge that is as high as a footwear sole or higher)?
• Is there any ice or water on cold room floors?
• Is the floor slippery when wet?
• Are any anti-slip paint, coating profiles, or tapes worn smooth or damaged?
• Are there any isolated low steps (commonly at doorways)?
• Are there any trip hazards due to equipment and other objects left on the floor?
• Are there any raised carpet edges or holes worn in carpets?
• Are there any tiles becoming unstuck or curling at the edges?
• Are there any holes or unevenness in the floor surface?
Stairs and ramps
• Is the lighting insufficient for ramps or steps to be seen clearly and without glare?
• Do any steps have too small a rise, tread, or an excessive nosing?
• Are any step edges (nosings) slippery or hard to see?
• Are the steps uneven, or are there excessive variations in step dimensions?
• Are handrails inadequate on stairs?
• Are ramps too steep, or too slippery?
Lighting
• Is there insufficient lighting in passageways and at flooring transitions, ramps, or stairs?
• Does the lighting throw distracting shadows or produce excessive glare?
Outdoor areas
• Is there a build-up of moss or other vegetation on pathways?
• Are there any surface transitions not easily noticed (any ridge that is as high as a footwear sole or higher)?
• Are there potholes in footpaths or walkways?
Housekeeping
• Is there a build-up of polish on floors?
• Is there an excessive residue of detergent?
• Do workers have to walk on floors wet from washing?
• Are wet floor signs not available or not used correctly?
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Stretches for the Office Works so you don't look out of place or feel silly among your fellow workers.
A lot of workers sit needlessly in pain because they don't want to look silly in the office. Here are a few stretches that won't draw attention to you but still do the job of stretching, like a two-minute coffee-chi break.
Facial Exercises:
Eye Roll & Rub: Stretches and strengthens the muscles controlling your eyes; improves local blood flow; relieves sore, tired eyes.
Face Acupressure & Massage: Enhances blood flow around your eyes, relieves sore, tired eyes, headache, blocked nose, insomnia, and stress.
Back & Neck Exercises:
Back Twist: Loosens and limbers your back, neck, and hips; aligns your vertebrae; enhances blood flow.
Back Arch: Stretches and strengthens your back and neck; relieves pain and stiffness.
Forward Backward Bend: Stretches and strengthens the front and back of your body from head to toe; encourages blood flow to your face and head; a great energizer and relaxer!
Upper Back Loosener: Loosens your upper back and shoulders; a chronically tense area for many people.
Neck Twist: Loosens and limbers your neck and shoulders; relieves stiff neck and associated headaches.
Leg Exercises:
Back Of Leg Stretch: Stretches your hamstring and calf muscles to relieve leg and low back pain; stimulates important energy meridians flowing from your spine to your feet.
Thigh Burner: Stretches and strengthens your inner thighs, lower back, and pelvic region; balances the leg stretch above.
Forward Lunge: Stretches and strengthens your front and outer thighs, low back, knees, and ankles; balances the effects of the back of leg stretch above.
Ankle and Feet Exercises:
Ankle Stretch and Roll: Stretches and strengthens your ankles and surrounding tendons and ligaments; stimulates important energy channels and boosts blood flow in your lower legs and feet.
Acupressure For Feet: The soles of the feet contain pressure points and reflexology areas corresponding to major body parts and areas. Massaging your feet is relaxing, energizing, and highly therapeutic.
It is recommended that you try all the above stretching exercises for the workplace to see which one(s) best suit your particular work situation and health condition.
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A lot of workers sit needlessly in pain because they don't want to look silly in the office. Here are a few stretches that won't draw attention to you but still do the job of stretching, like a two-minute coffee-chi break.
Facial Exercises:
Eye Roll & Rub: Stretches and strengthens the muscles controlling your eyes; improves local blood flow; relieves sore, tired eyes.
Face Acupressure & Massage: Enhances blood flow around your eyes, relieves sore, tired eyes, headache, blocked nose, insomnia, and stress.
Back & Neck Exercises:
Back Twist: Loosens and limbers your back, neck, and hips; aligns your vertebrae; enhances blood flow.
Back Arch: Stretches and strengthens your back and neck; relieves pain and stiffness.
Forward Backward Bend: Stretches and strengthens the front and back of your body from head to toe; encourages blood flow to your face and head; a great energizer and relaxer!
Upper Back Loosener: Loosens your upper back and shoulders; a chronically tense area for many people.
Neck Twist: Loosens and limbers your neck and shoulders; relieves stiff neck and associated headaches.
Leg Exercises:
Back Of Leg Stretch: Stretches your hamstring and calf muscles to relieve leg and low back pain; stimulates important energy meridians flowing from your spine to your feet.
Thigh Burner: Stretches and strengthens your inner thighs, lower back, and pelvic region; balances the leg stretch above.
Forward Lunge: Stretches and strengthens your front and outer thighs, low back, knees, and ankles; balances the effects of the back of leg stretch above.
Ankle and Feet Exercises:
Ankle Stretch and Roll: Stretches and strengthens your ankles and surrounding tendons and ligaments; stimulates important energy channels and boosts blood flow in your lower legs and feet.
Acupressure For Feet: The soles of the feet contain pressure points and reflexology areas corresponding to major body parts and areas. Massaging your feet is relaxing, energizing, and highly therapeutic.
It is recommended that you try all the above stretching exercises for the workplace to see which one(s) best suit your particular work situation and health condition.
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Here is the same information with the links built into it
Sorry for the confussion guys and gals
Stretches for the Office Works so you don't look out of place
Facial Exercises
Eye Roll & Rub: Stretches & strengthens the muscles controlling your eyes; improves local blood flow; relieves sore, tired eyes.
Face Acupressure & Massage: Enhances blood flow around your eyes, relieves sore, tired eyes, headache, blocked nose, insomnia & stress.
Back & Neck Exercises
Back Twist: Loosens & limbers your back, neck & hips; aligns your vertebrae; enhances blood flow.
Back Arch: Stretches & strengthens your back & neck; relieves pain & stiffness.
Forward Backward Bend Stretches & strengthens the front AND back of your body from head to toe; encourages blood flow to your face & head; a great energizer AND relaxer!
Upper Back Loosener: Loosens your upper back & shoulders; a chronically tense area for many people.
Neck Twist: Loosens & limbers your neck & shoulders; relieves stiff neck & associated headaches.
Leg Exercises
Back Of Leg Stretch: Stretches your hamstring & calf muscles to relieve leg and low back pain; stimulates important energy meridians flowing from your spine to your feet.
Thigh Burner: Stretches & strengthens your inner thighs, lower back & pelvic region; balances the leg stretch, above.
Forward Lunge: Stretches & strengthens your front & outer thighs, low back, knees & ankles; balances the effects of the back of leg stretch, above.
Ankle & Feet Exercises
Ankle Stretch & Roll: Stretches & strengthens your ankles & surrounding tendons & ligaments; stimulates important energy channels & boosts blood flow in your lower legs & feet.
Acupressure For Feet: The soles of the feet contain pressure points & reflexology areas corresponding to major body parts & areas. Massaging your feet is relaxing, energizing and highly therapeutic.
It is recommended that you try all the above stretching exercises for the workplace to see which one(s) best suit your particular work situation and health condition.
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Sorry for the confussion guys and gals
Stretches for the Office Works so you don't look out of place
Facial Exercises
Eye Roll & Rub: Stretches & strengthens the muscles controlling your eyes; improves local blood flow; relieves sore, tired eyes.
Face Acupressure & Massage: Enhances blood flow around your eyes, relieves sore, tired eyes, headache, blocked nose, insomnia & stress.
Back & Neck Exercises
Back Twist: Loosens & limbers your back, neck & hips; aligns your vertebrae; enhances blood flow.
Back Arch: Stretches & strengthens your back & neck; relieves pain & stiffness.
Forward Backward Bend Stretches & strengthens the front AND back of your body from head to toe; encourages blood flow to your face & head; a great energizer AND relaxer!
Upper Back Loosener: Loosens your upper back & shoulders; a chronically tense area for many people.
Neck Twist: Loosens & limbers your neck & shoulders; relieves stiff neck & associated headaches.
Leg Exercises
Back Of Leg Stretch: Stretches your hamstring & calf muscles to relieve leg and low back pain; stimulates important energy meridians flowing from your spine to your feet.
Thigh Burner: Stretches & strengthens your inner thighs, lower back & pelvic region; balances the leg stretch, above.
Forward Lunge: Stretches & strengthens your front & outer thighs, low back, knees & ankles; balances the effects of the back of leg stretch, above.
Ankle & Feet Exercises
Ankle Stretch & Roll: Stretches & strengthens your ankles & surrounding tendons & ligaments; stimulates important energy channels & boosts blood flow in your lower legs & feet.
Acupressure For Feet: The soles of the feet contain pressure points & reflexology areas corresponding to major body parts & areas. Massaging your feet is relaxing, energizing and highly therapeutic.
It is recommended that you try all the above stretching exercises for the workplace to see which one(s) best suit your particular work situation and health condition.
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Emergency situations at work— we are not talking about a small mess or incidents; we're talking about major events and property loss.
Here is some free training brand new for 2011 for you to use and be trained on. This system works; I know I have used it several times, and it gives you confidence above and beyond others in these types of events.
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Here is some free training brand new for 2011 for you to use and be trained on. This system works; I know I have used it several times, and it gives you confidence above and beyond others in these types of events.
[Alberta Emergency Management Agency: Incident Command System Self-study](http://alberta.ca) [*link updated to site home*] ([Search On Cite](https://www.citehr.com/results.php?q=Alberta%20Emergency%20Management%20A gency%20Incident%20Command%20System%20Self%20study ) | [Search On Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Alberta%20Emergency%20Management%20Agency %20Incident%20Command%20System%20Self%20study))
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Dear Penny,
Great write about construction worker exercise. Thanks a lot.
Do you have any presentation regarding grounding? Such as:
- Why grounding is required
- How it helps to protect from electrocution
- How it works
- Importance of grounding
- How do we check if the grounding and earthing are fixed/working properly or not
Keep on sharing. Thanks in advance.
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Great write about construction worker exercise. Thanks a lot.
Do you have any presentation regarding grounding? Such as:
- Why grounding is required
- How it helps to protect from electrocution
- How it works
- Importance of grounding
- How do we check if the grounding and earthing are fixed/working properly or not
Keep on sharing. Thanks in advance.
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Let's talk safety when working around electricity. The key is doing the hazard assessment first. A lot of good people have been hurt by not assessing the risks.
On top of grounding and making sure items are properly connected, many places (usually in poor countries or communities) will have kids or people stealing ground rods or copper wire from sites because of the huge value on the open market. This is very common around electrical plants, power generator stations, or pipeline areas where grounding is in place to protect pipelines. When in doubt, always lock out and tag out all lines before inspecting or use the proper APPROVED METERS.
Why is it so important to work safely with or near electricity?
The electrical current in regular businesses and homes has enough power to cause death by electrocution. Even changing a light bulb without unplugging the lamp can be hazardous because coming in contact with the "hot" or live part of the socket could kill a person.
What do I need to know about electricity?
All electrical systems have the potential to cause harm. Electricity can be either "static" or "dynamic." Dynamic electricity is the uniform motion of electrons through a conductor (this is known as electric current). Conductors are materials that allow the movement of electricity through them. Most metals are conductors. This document is about dynamic electricity.
Note: Static electricity is an accumulation of charge on surfaces as a result of contact and friction with another surface. This contact/friction causes an accumulation of electrons on one surface and a deficiency of electrons on the other surface. Electric current cannot exist without an unbroken path to and from the conductor. Electricity will form a "path" or "loop." When you plug in a device (e.g., a power tool), the electricity takes the easiest path from the plug-in to the tool and back to the power source. This is also known as creating or completing an electrical circuit.
What kinds of injuries result from electrical currents?
People are injured when they become part of the electrical circuit. Humans are more conductive than the earth (the ground we stand on), which means if there is no other easy path, electricity will try to flow through our bodies.
There are four main types of injuries: electrocution (fatal), electric shock, burns, and falls. These injuries can happen in various ways:
- Direct contact with the electrical energy. When electricity travels through our bodies, it can interfere with the normal electrical signals between the brain and our muscles (e.g., the heart may stop beating properly, breathing may stop, or muscles may spasm).
- When the electricity arcs (jumps or "arcs") through a gas (such as air) to a person who is grounded (providing an alternative route to the ground for the electricity).
- Arc flashes result in intense heat (causing burns), intense light (can cause blindness), or ignition of other materials.
- Arc blasts cause the same conditions as an arc flash but are more intense and can also include a strong pressure wave. These pressure waves can damage machinery, throw a person, collapse a lung, or rupture eardrums.
- Thermal burns including flash burns from heat generated by an electric arc and flame burns from materials that catch on fire from heating or ignition by electrical currents. High voltage contact burns can burn internal tissues while leaving only very small injuries on the outside of the skin.
- Muscle contractions or a startle reaction can cause a person to fall from a ladder, scaffold, or aerial bucket. The fall can cause serious injuries.
What are some general safety tips for working with or near electricity?
- Inspect tools, power cords, and electrical fittings for damage or wear before each use. Repair or replace damaged equipment immediately.
- Always tape cords to walls or floors when necessary. Nails and staples can damage cords causing fire and shock hazards.
- Use cords or equipment that are rated for the level of amperage or wattage that you are using.
- Always use the correct size fuse. Replacing a fuse with one of a larger size can cause excessive currents in the wiring and possibly start a fire.
- Be aware that unusually warm or hot outlets may be a sign that unsafe wiring conditions exist. Unplug any cords from these outlets and do not use them until a qualified electrician has checked the wiring.
- Always use ladders made of wood or other non-conductive materials when working with or near electricity or power lines.
- Place halogen lights away from combustible materials such as clothes or curtains. Halogen lamps can become very hot and may be a fire hazard.
- The risk of electric shock is greater in areas that are wet or damp. Install Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) as they will interrupt the electrical circuit before a current sufficient to cause death or serious injury occurs.
- Make sure that exposed receptacle boxes are made of non-conductive materials.
- Know where the breakers and boxes are located in case of an emergency.
- Label all circuit breakers and fuse boxes clearly. Each switch should be positively identified as to which outlet or appliance it is for.
- Do not use outlets or cords that have exposed wiring.
- Do not use power tools with the guards removed.
- Do not block access to circuit breakers or fuse boxes.
- Do not touch a person or electrical apparatus in the event of an electrical accident. Always disconnect the current first.
What are some tips for working with power tools?
- Switch tools OFF before connecting them to a power supply.
- Disconnect power supply before making adjustments.
- Ensure tools are properly grounded or double-insulated. The grounded tool must have an approved 3-wire cord with a 3-prong plug. This plug should be plugged into a properly grounded 3-pole outlet.
- Test all tools for effective grounding with a continuity tester or a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) before use.
- Do not bypass the switch and operate the tools by connecting and disconnecting the power cord.
- Do not use electrical tools in wet conditions or damp locations unless the tool is connected to a GFCI.
- Do not clean tools with flammable or toxic solvents.
- Do not operate tools in an area containing explosive vapors or gases unless they are intrinsically safe and only if you follow the manufacturer's guidelines.
What are some tips for working with power cords?
- Keep power cords clear of tools during use.
- Suspend power cords over aisles or work areas to eliminate stumbling or tripping hazards.
- Replace open front plugs with dead front plugs. Dead front plugs are sealed and present less danger of shock or short circuit.
- Do not use light-duty power cords.
- Do not carry electrical tools by the power cord.
- Do not tie power cords in tight knots. Knots can cause short circuits and shocks. Loop the cords or use a twist lock plug.
What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)?
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) works by detecting any loss of electrical current in a circuit. When a loss is detected, the GFCI turns the electricity off before severe injuries or electrocution can occur. A painful shock may occur during the time that it takes for the GFCI to cut off the electricity, so it is important to use the GFCI as an extra protective measure rather than a replacement for safe work practices.
GFCI wall outlets can be installed in place of standard outlets to protect against electrocution for just that outlet or a series of outlets in the same branch. A GFCI Circuit Breaker can be installed on some circuit breaker electrical panels to protect an entire branch circuit. Plug-in GFCIs can be plugged into wall outlets where appliances will be used.
When and how do I test the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)?
Test the GFCI monthly. First plug a "night light" or lamp into the GFCI-protected wall outlet (the light should be turned on), then press the "TEST" button on the GFCI. If the GFCI is working properly, the light should go out. If not, have the GFCI repaired or replaced. Reset the GFCI to restore power.
If the "RESET" button pops out but the light does not go out, the GFCI has been improperly wired and does not offer shock protection at that wall outlet. Contact a qualified electrician to correct any wiring errors.
What is a sample checklist for basic electrical safety?
Inspect Cords and Plugs
- Check power cords and plugs daily. Discard if worn or damaged. Have any cord that feels more than comfortably warm checked by an electrician.
Eliminate Octopus Connections
- Do not plug several power cords into one outlet.
- Pull the plug, not the cord.
- Do not disconnect the power supply by pulling or jerking the cord from the outlet. Pulling the cord causes wear and may cause a shock.
Never Break OFF the Third Prong on a Plug
- Replace broken 3-prong plugs and make sure the third prong is properly grounded.
Never Use Extension Cords as Permanent Wiring
- Use extension cords only to temporarily supply power to an area that does not have a power outlet.
- Keep power cords away from heat, water, and oil. They can damage the insulation and cause a shock.
- Do not allow vehicles to pass over unprotected power cords. Cords should be put in conduit or protected by placing planks alongside them.
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On top of grounding and making sure items are properly connected, many places (usually in poor countries or communities) will have kids or people stealing ground rods or copper wire from sites because of the huge value on the open market. This is very common around electrical plants, power generator stations, or pipeline areas where grounding is in place to protect pipelines. When in doubt, always lock out and tag out all lines before inspecting or use the proper APPROVED METERS.
Why is it so important to work safely with or near electricity?
The electrical current in regular businesses and homes has enough power to cause death by electrocution. Even changing a light bulb without unplugging the lamp can be hazardous because coming in contact with the "hot" or live part of the socket could kill a person.
What do I need to know about electricity?
All electrical systems have the potential to cause harm. Electricity can be either "static" or "dynamic." Dynamic electricity is the uniform motion of electrons through a conductor (this is known as electric current). Conductors are materials that allow the movement of electricity through them. Most metals are conductors. This document is about dynamic electricity.
Note: Static electricity is an accumulation of charge on surfaces as a result of contact and friction with another surface. This contact/friction causes an accumulation of electrons on one surface and a deficiency of electrons on the other surface. Electric current cannot exist without an unbroken path to and from the conductor. Electricity will form a "path" or "loop." When you plug in a device (e.g., a power tool), the electricity takes the easiest path from the plug-in to the tool and back to the power source. This is also known as creating or completing an electrical circuit.
What kinds of injuries result from electrical currents?
People are injured when they become part of the electrical circuit. Humans are more conductive than the earth (the ground we stand on), which means if there is no other easy path, electricity will try to flow through our bodies.
There are four main types of injuries: electrocution (fatal), electric shock, burns, and falls. These injuries can happen in various ways:
- Direct contact with the electrical energy. When electricity travels through our bodies, it can interfere with the normal electrical signals between the brain and our muscles (e.g., the heart may stop beating properly, breathing may stop, or muscles may spasm).
- When the electricity arcs (jumps or "arcs") through a gas (such as air) to a person who is grounded (providing an alternative route to the ground for the electricity).
- Arc flashes result in intense heat (causing burns), intense light (can cause blindness), or ignition of other materials.
- Arc blasts cause the same conditions as an arc flash but are more intense and can also include a strong pressure wave. These pressure waves can damage machinery, throw a person, collapse a lung, or rupture eardrums.
- Thermal burns including flash burns from heat generated by an electric arc and flame burns from materials that catch on fire from heating or ignition by electrical currents. High voltage contact burns can burn internal tissues while leaving only very small injuries on the outside of the skin.
- Muscle contractions or a startle reaction can cause a person to fall from a ladder, scaffold, or aerial bucket. The fall can cause serious injuries.
What are some general safety tips for working with or near electricity?
- Inspect tools, power cords, and electrical fittings for damage or wear before each use. Repair or replace damaged equipment immediately.
- Always tape cords to walls or floors when necessary. Nails and staples can damage cords causing fire and shock hazards.
- Use cords or equipment that are rated for the level of amperage or wattage that you are using.
- Always use the correct size fuse. Replacing a fuse with one of a larger size can cause excessive currents in the wiring and possibly start a fire.
- Be aware that unusually warm or hot outlets may be a sign that unsafe wiring conditions exist. Unplug any cords from these outlets and do not use them until a qualified electrician has checked the wiring.
- Always use ladders made of wood or other non-conductive materials when working with or near electricity or power lines.
- Place halogen lights away from combustible materials such as clothes or curtains. Halogen lamps can become very hot and may be a fire hazard.
- The risk of electric shock is greater in areas that are wet or damp. Install Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) as they will interrupt the electrical circuit before a current sufficient to cause death or serious injury occurs.
- Make sure that exposed receptacle boxes are made of non-conductive materials.
- Know where the breakers and boxes are located in case of an emergency.
- Label all circuit breakers and fuse boxes clearly. Each switch should be positively identified as to which outlet or appliance it is for.
- Do not use outlets or cords that have exposed wiring.
- Do not use power tools with the guards removed.
- Do not block access to circuit breakers or fuse boxes.
- Do not touch a person or electrical apparatus in the event of an electrical accident. Always disconnect the current first.
What are some tips for working with power tools?
- Switch tools OFF before connecting them to a power supply.
- Disconnect power supply before making adjustments.
- Ensure tools are properly grounded or double-insulated. The grounded tool must have an approved 3-wire cord with a 3-prong plug. This plug should be plugged into a properly grounded 3-pole outlet.
- Test all tools for effective grounding with a continuity tester or a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) before use.
- Do not bypass the switch and operate the tools by connecting and disconnecting the power cord.
- Do not use electrical tools in wet conditions or damp locations unless the tool is connected to a GFCI.
- Do not clean tools with flammable or toxic solvents.
- Do not operate tools in an area containing explosive vapors or gases unless they are intrinsically safe and only if you follow the manufacturer's guidelines.
What are some tips for working with power cords?
- Keep power cords clear of tools during use.
- Suspend power cords over aisles or work areas to eliminate stumbling or tripping hazards.
- Replace open front plugs with dead front plugs. Dead front plugs are sealed and present less danger of shock or short circuit.
- Do not use light-duty power cords.
- Do not carry electrical tools by the power cord.
- Do not tie power cords in tight knots. Knots can cause short circuits and shocks. Loop the cords or use a twist lock plug.
What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)?
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) works by detecting any loss of electrical current in a circuit. When a loss is detected, the GFCI turns the electricity off before severe injuries or electrocution can occur. A painful shock may occur during the time that it takes for the GFCI to cut off the electricity, so it is important to use the GFCI as an extra protective measure rather than a replacement for safe work practices.
GFCI wall outlets can be installed in place of standard outlets to protect against electrocution for just that outlet or a series of outlets in the same branch. A GFCI Circuit Breaker can be installed on some circuit breaker electrical panels to protect an entire branch circuit. Plug-in GFCIs can be plugged into wall outlets where appliances will be used.
When and how do I test the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)?
Test the GFCI monthly. First plug a "night light" or lamp into the GFCI-protected wall outlet (the light should be turned on), then press the "TEST" button on the GFCI. If the GFCI is working properly, the light should go out. If not, have the GFCI repaired or replaced. Reset the GFCI to restore power.
If the "RESET" button pops out but the light does not go out, the GFCI has been improperly wired and does not offer shock protection at that wall outlet. Contact a qualified electrician to correct any wiring errors.
What is a sample checklist for basic electrical safety?
Inspect Cords and Plugs
- Check power cords and plugs daily. Discard if worn or damaged. Have any cord that feels more than comfortably warm checked by an electrician.
Eliminate Octopus Connections
- Do not plug several power cords into one outlet.
- Pull the plug, not the cord.
- Do not disconnect the power supply by pulling or jerking the cord from the outlet. Pulling the cord causes wear and may cause a shock.
Never Break OFF the Third Prong on a Plug
- Replace broken 3-prong plugs and make sure the third prong is properly grounded.
Never Use Extension Cords as Permanent Wiring
- Use extension cords only to temporarily supply power to an area that does not have a power outlet.
- Keep power cords away from heat, water, and oil. They can damage the insulation and cause a shock.
- Do not allow vehicles to pass over unprotected power cords. Cords should be put in conduit or protected by placing planks alongside them.
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Hi, Raghu,
Here is the last part of the training information you wanted for your company.
Sorry it took a while; I was out doing other stuff.
It only took me about 10 minutes to find the materials, but my library is so big, and links are in the thousands, so it takes a couple of minutes to search for the right materials.
I sure hope this helps. If not, type back again, and I will try to find better materials.
At its worst, a ground fault requires you to wait for the commercial to play before the training material.
But this is a worst-case situation when ground fault operations are destroyed or stolen.
Ground Fault Causes Electrical Fire - Video
http://wmmic.com <link updated to site home>
http://elcosh.org <link updated to site home>
http://miningquiz.com <link updated to site home>
Depending on where you live on the globe, here is a great article on grounding and wiring.
Groundloop information pages
Why is grounding used?
Terminology
In Britain, people have 'earth,' and in North America, they have 'ground.' They are exactly the same thing; only different terms are used in different countries.
Purposes of Grounding
The grounding system has three main purposes:
1. Overvoltage protection
Lightning, line surges, or unintentional contact with higher voltage lines can cause dangerously high voltages in the electrical distribution system wires. Grounding provides an alternative path around the electrical system of your home or workplace, minimizing damage from such occurrences.
2. Voltage stabilization
There are many sources of electricity. Every transformer can be considered a separate source. If there were not a common reference point for all these voltage sources, it would be extremely difficult to calculate their relationships to each other. The earth is the most omnipresent conductive surface, and so it was adopted in the very beginnings of electrical distribution systems as a nearly universal standard for all electric systems.
3. Current path to facilitate the operation of overcurrent devices
This purpose of grounding is the most important one to understand. The grounding system provides a certain level of safety to humans and property in case of equipment damages.
Grounding operation in the electrical distribution network
The primary reason why grounding is used in the electrical distribution network is safety: when all metallic parts in electrical equipment are grounded, then if the insulation inside the equipment fails, there are no dangerous voltages present in the equipment case. If the live wire touches the grounded case, then the circuit is effectively shorted, and the fuse will immediately blow. When the fuse blows, the dangerous voltages are eliminated.
The safety is the primary function of grounding. Grounding systems are designed to provide the necessary safety functions. Grounding also has other functions in some applications, but safety should not be compromised in any case. Grounding is often used to provide a common ground reference potential for all equipment, but the existing building grounding systems might not provide good enough ground potential for all equipment, which might lead to ground potential difference and ground loop problems, common problems in computer networks and audio/video systems.
How electric shock happens
The "hot" wire is at 120 volts or 230 volts (depends on the mains voltage used in your country), and the other wire is neutral or ground. If a person were to touch the neutral wire only, no shock would result simply because there is no voltage on it. If he were to touch the hot wire only, again nothing would happen to him unless some other part of his body were to become grounded. A person is considered to be grounded if he comes in contact with a water pipe, metal conduit, the neutral or ground wire, or stands barefoot on a concrete floor.
In other words, neither wire is a shock hazard unless a person is grounded, and then only the hot is a potential shock hazard. Of course, if a person were to touch both wires at the same time, he would be shocked simply because his body is completing connection between "hot" and "ground" wires.
Grounding and interference susceptibility
Whenever audio equipment is operated without a ground (floating chassis), strange things can happen. Under certain conditions, the amplifier will be more susceptible to radio frequency interference (picking up radio stations or CB radio). Also, without a suitable ground, amplifiers sometimes "hum" more when the musician picks up his instrument and provides a "pseudo" ground through himself.
The only solution is to find a ground point to connect to the chassis. Sometimes this may just cause more problems than it helps.
Grounding in wiring
Today's modern (US) mains cable consists of three separate wires: black, white, and green. The green wire is always connected to the large ground pin on the plug, and the other (green) end connected to the chassis of the equipment. The black wire is always considered to be the "hot wire," and as such, is always the leg that is connected to the switch and fuse. The white wire is always the neutral or common wire.
European coloring is a little bit different. The ground wire is here a green wire with a yellow stripe. The neutral wire is blue. The live wire is brown (additional colors for the live wires used in 3-phase systems are black and black with a white stripe).
Any modification of the above 3-wire mains system completely eliminates the protection given by the three-wire configuration. The integrity of the separate ground path is also directly related to the quality of the receptacle and the wiring system in the building itself.
The neutral (grounded conductor) must be solidly connected (bonded) to the home's ground system at the first disconnect (main panel). This keeps large voltage differences from developing between the neutral and ground.
Currents in grounding wire
Ground wires should not carry current except during faults. If the ground wire carries any current, there will be a potential difference between different grounding points (because the current flowing in the wire causes a voltage drop due to wire resistance). This is why a common wire that works as neutral and grounding wire is a very bad thing.
When there is separate wiring for grounding, you can't completely avoid the current flowing in grounding wires! There will always be some capacitive leakage current from the live wire to the ground wire. This capacitive leakage current is caused by the fact that the wiring, transformers, and interference filters all have some capacitance between the ground and live wire. The amount of current is limited to be quite low (limited to be between 0.6 mA to 10 mA, depending on equipment type) so it does not cause dangers and big problems. Because of this leakage current, there is always some current flowing in the ground wire, and the ground potentials of different electrical power outlets are never equal.
The leakage current can also cause other types of problems. In some situations, there are ground fault detect interrupter (GFCI) circuits in use; the leakage current caused by many equipment together can make the GFCI cut the current. Typically, GFCI circuits are designed to cut current when there is a 30 mA or more difference in currents flowing in live and neutral wires (the difference of those currents must flow to the ground). Some GFCI circuits can cut the mains feed even at 15 mA leakage current, which may mean that if you connect many computer equipment (each of them having 0.5 to 2 mA of leakage) to a GFCI-protected power outlet, you can cause the GFCI to cut the power feed.
Ground wire resistance
In Europe, it is not important how many ohms the grounding is, but the maximum current before the unit switches off is important. So a grounding of 230 volts and a safety of 24 volts. We say it must be less than 30 mA in our body. So for 16 amps and 24 volts, it is 1.5 ohms. This means that the maximum voltage on the case is 24 volts even when all current is flowing through the grounding wire. In places where even this 24V is considered very dangerous (for example, in hospitals), the ground resistance must be made lower to ensure that there is never dangerous voltage present in the case. For example, in Finland, the grounding resistance for medical room outlets must be less than 0.2 ohms to be considered safe.
The above is the objective, and all the fluff around it is just to make it difficult. Ground means something connected to the surrounding, and it must be less than x ohms measured with AC, and the wire must handle the short-circuit current present in the circuit without overheating.
A great site about electricity and grounding needs
Electrical Safety
and a great paper on electrical grounding outside
http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/appC.pdf
and more training for construction sites and safety
http://www.freeoshainfo.com/pubpages/Files/Electrical/ElectricaPPTConstruction.ppt
http://www.isrisafety.org/assets/files/presentations/70E%20ELECTRICAL%20SAFETY.ppt
http://www.miningelectrical.org/Files/GOOD%20GROUNDING%20PRACTICES.ppt
I hope this helps with the training materials you were looking for. Let me know if you need any more information.
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Here is the last part of the training information you wanted for your company.
Sorry it took a while; I was out doing other stuff.
It only took me about 10 minutes to find the materials, but my library is so big, and links are in the thousands, so it takes a couple of minutes to search for the right materials.
I sure hope this helps. If not, type back again, and I will try to find better materials.
At its worst, a ground fault requires you to wait for the commercial to play before the training material.
But this is a worst-case situation when ground fault operations are destroyed or stolen.
Ground Fault Causes Electrical Fire - Video
http://wmmic.com <link updated to site home>
http://elcosh.org <link updated to site home>
http://miningquiz.com <link updated to site home>
Depending on where you live on the globe, here is a great article on grounding and wiring.
Groundloop information pages
Why is grounding used?
Terminology
In Britain, people have 'earth,' and in North America, they have 'ground.' They are exactly the same thing; only different terms are used in different countries.
Purposes of Grounding
The grounding system has three main purposes:
1. Overvoltage protection
Lightning, line surges, or unintentional contact with higher voltage lines can cause dangerously high voltages in the electrical distribution system wires. Grounding provides an alternative path around the electrical system of your home or workplace, minimizing damage from such occurrences.
2. Voltage stabilization
There are many sources of electricity. Every transformer can be considered a separate source. If there were not a common reference point for all these voltage sources, it would be extremely difficult to calculate their relationships to each other. The earth is the most omnipresent conductive surface, and so it was adopted in the very beginnings of electrical distribution systems as a nearly universal standard for all electric systems.
3. Current path to facilitate the operation of overcurrent devices
This purpose of grounding is the most important one to understand. The grounding system provides a certain level of safety to humans and property in case of equipment damages.
Grounding operation in the electrical distribution network
The primary reason why grounding is used in the electrical distribution network is safety: when all metallic parts in electrical equipment are grounded, then if the insulation inside the equipment fails, there are no dangerous voltages present in the equipment case. If the live wire touches the grounded case, then the circuit is effectively shorted, and the fuse will immediately blow. When the fuse blows, the dangerous voltages are eliminated.
The safety is the primary function of grounding. Grounding systems are designed to provide the necessary safety functions. Grounding also has other functions in some applications, but safety should not be compromised in any case. Grounding is often used to provide a common ground reference potential for all equipment, but the existing building grounding systems might not provide good enough ground potential for all equipment, which might lead to ground potential difference and ground loop problems, common problems in computer networks and audio/video systems.
How electric shock happens
The "hot" wire is at 120 volts or 230 volts (depends on the mains voltage used in your country), and the other wire is neutral or ground. If a person were to touch the neutral wire only, no shock would result simply because there is no voltage on it. If he were to touch the hot wire only, again nothing would happen to him unless some other part of his body were to become grounded. A person is considered to be grounded if he comes in contact with a water pipe, metal conduit, the neutral or ground wire, or stands barefoot on a concrete floor.
In other words, neither wire is a shock hazard unless a person is grounded, and then only the hot is a potential shock hazard. Of course, if a person were to touch both wires at the same time, he would be shocked simply because his body is completing connection between "hot" and "ground" wires.
Grounding and interference susceptibility
Whenever audio equipment is operated without a ground (floating chassis), strange things can happen. Under certain conditions, the amplifier will be more susceptible to radio frequency interference (picking up radio stations or CB radio). Also, without a suitable ground, amplifiers sometimes "hum" more when the musician picks up his instrument and provides a "pseudo" ground through himself.
The only solution is to find a ground point to connect to the chassis. Sometimes this may just cause more problems than it helps.
Grounding in wiring
Today's modern (US) mains cable consists of three separate wires: black, white, and green. The green wire is always connected to the large ground pin on the plug, and the other (green) end connected to the chassis of the equipment. The black wire is always considered to be the "hot wire," and as such, is always the leg that is connected to the switch and fuse. The white wire is always the neutral or common wire.
European coloring is a little bit different. The ground wire is here a green wire with a yellow stripe. The neutral wire is blue. The live wire is brown (additional colors for the live wires used in 3-phase systems are black and black with a white stripe).
Any modification of the above 3-wire mains system completely eliminates the protection given by the three-wire configuration. The integrity of the separate ground path is also directly related to the quality of the receptacle and the wiring system in the building itself.
The neutral (grounded conductor) must be solidly connected (bonded) to the home's ground system at the first disconnect (main panel). This keeps large voltage differences from developing between the neutral and ground.
Currents in grounding wire
Ground wires should not carry current except during faults. If the ground wire carries any current, there will be a potential difference between different grounding points (because the current flowing in the wire causes a voltage drop due to wire resistance). This is why a common wire that works as neutral and grounding wire is a very bad thing.
When there is separate wiring for grounding, you can't completely avoid the current flowing in grounding wires! There will always be some capacitive leakage current from the live wire to the ground wire. This capacitive leakage current is caused by the fact that the wiring, transformers, and interference filters all have some capacitance between the ground and live wire. The amount of current is limited to be quite low (limited to be between 0.6 mA to 10 mA, depending on equipment type) so it does not cause dangers and big problems. Because of this leakage current, there is always some current flowing in the ground wire, and the ground potentials of different electrical power outlets are never equal.
The leakage current can also cause other types of problems. In some situations, there are ground fault detect interrupter (GFCI) circuits in use; the leakage current caused by many equipment together can make the GFCI cut the current. Typically, GFCI circuits are designed to cut current when there is a 30 mA or more difference in currents flowing in live and neutral wires (the difference of those currents must flow to the ground). Some GFCI circuits can cut the mains feed even at 15 mA leakage current, which may mean that if you connect many computer equipment (each of them having 0.5 to 2 mA of leakage) to a GFCI-protected power outlet, you can cause the GFCI to cut the power feed.
Ground wire resistance
In Europe, it is not important how many ohms the grounding is, but the maximum current before the unit switches off is important. So a grounding of 230 volts and a safety of 24 volts. We say it must be less than 30 mA in our body. So for 16 amps and 24 volts, it is 1.5 ohms. This means that the maximum voltage on the case is 24 volts even when all current is flowing through the grounding wire. In places where even this 24V is considered very dangerous (for example, in hospitals), the ground resistance must be made lower to ensure that there is never dangerous voltage present in the case. For example, in Finland, the grounding resistance for medical room outlets must be less than 0.2 ohms to be considered safe.
The above is the objective, and all the fluff around it is just to make it difficult. Ground means something connected to the surrounding, and it must be less than x ohms measured with AC, and the wire must handle the short-circuit current present in the circuit without overheating.
A great site about electricity and grounding needs
Electrical Safety
and a great paper on electrical grounding outside
http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/appC.pdf
and more training for construction sites and safety
http://www.freeoshainfo.com/pubpages/Files/Electrical/ElectricaPPTConstruction.ppt
http://www.isrisafety.org/assets/files/presentations/70E%20ELECTRICAL%20SAFETY.ppt
http://www.miningelectrical.org/Files/GOOD%20GROUNDING%20PRACTICES.ppt
I hope this helps with the training materials you were looking for. Let me know if you need any more information.
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Dear Penney, Great/Good write up sir. . .Thanks a lot for sharing such a wonderful ppt & links against grounding its full fill my query.Again thanks for quick responce. . . Keep on sharing. . .
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You are quite welcome, my friend.
In Canada, I just assumed if you typed and asked, it was important for me or someone in the group to answer as soon as possible.
Secondly, count in management operations, and yes, it takes time to train, but somehow management just wants it done in the quickest route possible.
So, the ball is in your court for safety now and your workers.
Good Luck,
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In Canada, I just assumed if you typed and asked, it was important for me or someone in the group to answer as soon as possible.
Secondly, count in management operations, and yes, it takes time to train, but somehow management just wants it done in the quickest route possible.
So, the ball is in your court for safety now and your workers.
Good Luck,
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We all know to do the hazard assessment for the job and JSA, but it's hard sometimes to sit in an office and see the risk of injuries and how they impact the human body.
Well, here is a site that does it for you. Do the risk assessment. These guys and gals are great at doing the risk assessment on the safety risks to workers and injuries: [Construction Solutions](http://www.cpwrconstructionsolutions.org/index.php).
I know us long-winded Canadian boys always want people to live long lives and stay safe and injury-free. Silly Canucks.
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Well, here is a site that does it for you. Do the risk assessment. These guys and gals are great at doing the risk assessment on the safety risks to workers and injuries: [Construction Solutions](http://www.cpwrconstructionsolutions.org/index.php).
I know us long-winded Canadian boys always want people to live long lives and stay safe and injury-free. Silly Canucks.
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It is no surprise to any of you that I am a former Police Officer turned safety professional. I've seen thousands of injured people from a variety of accidents.
Think really hard about the attached video and message. Are you the cause of someone's death? Are you the last words in a death sentence?
[YouTube - AT&T Don't Text While Driving Documentary](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DebhWD6ljZs)
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Think really hard about the attached video and message. Are you the cause of someone's death? Are you the last words in a death sentence?
[YouTube - AT&T Don't Text While Driving Documentary](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DebhWD6ljZs)
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Dear Penney, Thanks again!!!!!!!!! Dear Firoz, Thanks for your information all the best. . . Dear all, Another one from myside — -Safety at Work — -. . .
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Some times we forget what we are using at work
Corrosives are so commonly used in industry that, like many hazardous materials, they often aren't given much thought. Knowing their properties helps ensure that they are handled and stored safely, minimizing the potential for harm to personnel and the environment.
The Scale
The activity, or "power," of hydrogen ions in a solution is what is commonly referred to as pH. The pH of a liquid is gauged on a scale of 1 to 14, with a pH of 1 being very acidic, 7 being neutral and 14 being very caustic.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a corrosive liquid as an aqueous solution with a pH less than or equal to two, or greater than or equal to 12.5; or a liquid that corrodes steel at a rate greater than 6.35 mm per year at 130°F. (40 CFR 261.22)
It is important, however, to look at all of the characteristics of a material when making a hazard determination and creating safety plans. For example, carbonated colas typically have a pH of 2.5. A 35% hydrogen peroxide solution has a pH of 3.5. Although the peroxide solution has a pH closer to neutral, it is likely to cause greater damage if it is not stored and handled properly.
Everyday Use
Batteries, bleach, and even fruit juices are examples of corrosive materials commonly found in homes, and often without incident. In commercial and industrial facilities, two examples of corrosive materials are etching solutions and water treatment chemicals. Listed below are more corrosives and their everyday uses.
Common Acids
Common Uses
Hydrochloric Acid
Phosphoric Acid
Sulfuric Acid
Water treatment, etching, metal cleaning
Rust-proofing metals, soft drink manufacturing
Batteries, electroplating
Common Bases
Common Uses
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hypochlorite
Fire extinguishers, antacids, pharmaceuticals
Water treatment, etching and electroplating
Disinfecting, water purification
Safety
Knowing the properties of a solution, including the pH, helps determine what precautions will be necessary to protect employees from harm. This goes beyond gloves and goggles, however — safety training should include proper storage and handling as well as emergency response procedures and proper disposal of spent materials.
Because corrosive materials can harm both workers and the environment, both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and EPA have regulations requiring preparedness and training.
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires employers to evaluate workplace hazards and develop plans and procedures to protect employees from those hazards.
Information about the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and handling of a liquid can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Other resources are the chemical manufacturer and safety suppliers. Some chemicals and processes are also subject to additional OSHA regulations to further ensure safety.
The EPA governs air, water and land resources; therefore several environmental regulations may apply to the material.
Storage
Proper storage involves not only checking containers to make sure there aren't any leaks, but also making sure that they are not placed in areas where they could come in contact with other chemicals that will cause an adverse reaction.
Although most facilities don't have the luxury of unlimited storage space, "making room" to store incompatible materials in separate areas can help avoid problems later. Training material handling personnel on why it is important to take the time to put materials in designated areas will also help ensure safety.
Spill containment pallets are another option to aid in storage. In the event of a leak while containers are in storage, the spill will be contained in the sump of the pallet, avoiding slip and fall hazards, costly fines if the material enters a drain, and possible chemical reactions with other materials in the area.
Handling
Transferring corrosive materials for use in various processes is a common cause of injury and spills. During transfer, fittings sometimes come loose, and hand pumps are notorious for consistent small drips.
Storing eyewash stations and drench showers, can also provide quick help for employees who may become injured by corrosives.
Battery recharging stations are another common area where corrosive liquids are handled. Stocking PPE, having a drench shower and stocking spill response materials in this area will also help increase safety and help comply with OSHA battery charging station regulations [29 CFR 1910.178(g)].
Double Checking
When hazardous materials are handled on a daily basis, it is sometimes easy to forget their hazards. Revisiting safety guidelines and double checking storage and handling procedures can help ensure that everyone stays safe.
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Corrosives are so commonly used in industry that, like many hazardous materials, they often aren't given much thought. Knowing their properties helps ensure that they are handled and stored safely, minimizing the potential for harm to personnel and the environment.
The Scale
The activity, or "power," of hydrogen ions in a solution is what is commonly referred to as pH. The pH of a liquid is gauged on a scale of 1 to 14, with a pH of 1 being very acidic, 7 being neutral and 14 being very caustic.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a corrosive liquid as an aqueous solution with a pH less than or equal to two, or greater than or equal to 12.5; or a liquid that corrodes steel at a rate greater than 6.35 mm per year at 130°F. (40 CFR 261.22)
It is important, however, to look at all of the characteristics of a material when making a hazard determination and creating safety plans. For example, carbonated colas typically have a pH of 2.5. A 35% hydrogen peroxide solution has a pH of 3.5. Although the peroxide solution has a pH closer to neutral, it is likely to cause greater damage if it is not stored and handled properly.
Everyday Use
Batteries, bleach, and even fruit juices are examples of corrosive materials commonly found in homes, and often without incident. In commercial and industrial facilities, two examples of corrosive materials are etching solutions and water treatment chemicals. Listed below are more corrosives and their everyday uses.
Common Acids
Common Uses
Hydrochloric Acid
Phosphoric Acid
Sulfuric Acid
Water treatment, etching, metal cleaning
Rust-proofing metals, soft drink manufacturing
Batteries, electroplating
Common Bases
Common Uses
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hypochlorite
Fire extinguishers, antacids, pharmaceuticals
Water treatment, etching and electroplating
Disinfecting, water purification
Safety
Knowing the properties of a solution, including the pH, helps determine what precautions will be necessary to protect employees from harm. This goes beyond gloves and goggles, however — safety training should include proper storage and handling as well as emergency response procedures and proper disposal of spent materials.
Because corrosive materials can harm both workers and the environment, both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and EPA have regulations requiring preparedness and training.
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires employers to evaluate workplace hazards and develop plans and procedures to protect employees from those hazards.
Information about the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and handling of a liquid can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Other resources are the chemical manufacturer and safety suppliers. Some chemicals and processes are also subject to additional OSHA regulations to further ensure safety.
The EPA governs air, water and land resources; therefore several environmental regulations may apply to the material.
Storage
Proper storage involves not only checking containers to make sure there aren't any leaks, but also making sure that they are not placed in areas where they could come in contact with other chemicals that will cause an adverse reaction.
Although most facilities don't have the luxury of unlimited storage space, "making room" to store incompatible materials in separate areas can help avoid problems later. Training material handling personnel on why it is important to take the time to put materials in designated areas will also help ensure safety.
Spill containment pallets are another option to aid in storage. In the event of a leak while containers are in storage, the spill will be contained in the sump of the pallet, avoiding slip and fall hazards, costly fines if the material enters a drain, and possible chemical reactions with other materials in the area.
Handling
Transferring corrosive materials for use in various processes is a common cause of injury and spills. During transfer, fittings sometimes come loose, and hand pumps are notorious for consistent small drips.
Storing eyewash stations and drench showers, can also provide quick help for employees who may become injured by corrosives.
Battery recharging stations are another common area where corrosive liquids are handled. Stocking PPE, having a drench shower and stocking spill response materials in this area will also help increase safety and help comply with OSHA battery charging station regulations [29 CFR 1910.178(g)].
Double Checking
When hazardous materials are handled on a daily basis, it is sometimes easy to forget their hazards. Revisiting safety guidelines and double checking storage and handling procedures can help ensure that everyone stays safe.
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Great tan line - could it be a skin disease?
Are your workers at risk? Read on.
Working in construction can be hazardous to your skin. Construction materials, as well as outdoor conditions, take their toll. Problems range from irritations to skin cancer.
Some construction materials can cause serious health problems. They can produce allergic reactions, create skin irritations that become life-threatening, produce burns that can put you in the hospital, or seep through your skin and make you sick.
For some people, reactions to even the smallest amount of materials can be so severe that they need to change careers.
Harmful Agents
Certain construction materials produce skin irritations called contact dermatitis. Symptoms include red, itchy, scaly skin or painful burns, ulcers, and rashes like acne. Some materials that can hurt your skin include:
- Wet cement
- Some cement dusts
- Lime
- Metalworking fluids
- Some paints
- Adhesives
- Epoxy resins
- Alcohols
- Toluene
- Turpentine
- Xylene
Also, pitch and coal tar can cause skin cancer.
What You Can Do
Simply washing your hands is not enough. Caution must be used if you work with hazardous construction materials. You should clean your skin with a mild, non-abrasive soap. Don't use solvents such as alcohol, mineral spirits, turpentine, and limonene. Solvents can irritate your skin and make you sick. It is much healthier to use mineral oil or vegetable oil in combination with soap and water. Use a liquid soap instead of a bar.
When working with caustic materials, such as lime or wet cement, use a pH-neutral soap. You can actually hurt your hands if you use a harsher soap.
Healthy Hand Tips
Use the following general precautions to protect your hands:
- After work, wash with soap, rinse with water, and dry your hands with a clean cloth or paper towel.
- Follow the initial cleaning with mineral oil, petroleum jelly, or oil-based lotions, but avoid lotions that have lanolin, limonene (citrus solvent), or perfumes.
- When using work gloves, make sure your hands and the insides of the gloves are clean and dry before you put them on. (If your hands have any of the harsh materials on them when you put on gloves, you can make your skin problems worse.)
- Always use the right gloves for the job. Some gloves will not protect you from some of the materials or protect you for a whole work shift.
- See a doctor if you develop a skin problem that won't go away.
Working Outdoors
Before working outdoors, always apply sunscreen to the skin areas that will be exposed during your work shift, even if you have dark skin. Make sure your hands and skin are clean before you put on sunscreen.
Also, wear a long-sleeved shirt. This will not only protect your skin from sunburn but also protect against harmful materials.
Caring for Your Clothes
Try not to get your clothes wet with cement or other harsh materials. When you work with hot asphalt, do not wear synthetic materials like polyesters or nylon -- they will melt and burn the skin if they touch the asphalt.
At home, don't wash your work clothes with any non-work clothes. If you do, you risk exposing your good clothes and your family's clothes to the harmful materials.
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Are your workers at risk? Read on.
Working in construction can be hazardous to your skin. Construction materials, as well as outdoor conditions, take their toll. Problems range from irritations to skin cancer.
Some construction materials can cause serious health problems. They can produce allergic reactions, create skin irritations that become life-threatening, produce burns that can put you in the hospital, or seep through your skin and make you sick.
For some people, reactions to even the smallest amount of materials can be so severe that they need to change careers.
Harmful Agents
Certain construction materials produce skin irritations called contact dermatitis. Symptoms include red, itchy, scaly skin or painful burns, ulcers, and rashes like acne. Some materials that can hurt your skin include:
- Wet cement
- Some cement dusts
- Lime
- Metalworking fluids
- Some paints
- Adhesives
- Epoxy resins
- Alcohols
- Toluene
- Turpentine
- Xylene
Also, pitch and coal tar can cause skin cancer.
What You Can Do
Simply washing your hands is not enough. Caution must be used if you work with hazardous construction materials. You should clean your skin with a mild, non-abrasive soap. Don't use solvents such as alcohol, mineral spirits, turpentine, and limonene. Solvents can irritate your skin and make you sick. It is much healthier to use mineral oil or vegetable oil in combination with soap and water. Use a liquid soap instead of a bar.
When working with caustic materials, such as lime or wet cement, use a pH-neutral soap. You can actually hurt your hands if you use a harsher soap.
Healthy Hand Tips
Use the following general precautions to protect your hands:
- After work, wash with soap, rinse with water, and dry your hands with a clean cloth or paper towel.
- Follow the initial cleaning with mineral oil, petroleum jelly, or oil-based lotions, but avoid lotions that have lanolin, limonene (citrus solvent), or perfumes.
- When using work gloves, make sure your hands and the insides of the gloves are clean and dry before you put them on. (If your hands have any of the harsh materials on them when you put on gloves, you can make your skin problems worse.)
- Always use the right gloves for the job. Some gloves will not protect you from some of the materials or protect you for a whole work shift.
- See a doctor if you develop a skin problem that won't go away.
Working Outdoors
Before working outdoors, always apply sunscreen to the skin areas that will be exposed during your work shift, even if you have dark skin. Make sure your hands and skin are clean before you put on sunscreen.
Also, wear a long-sleeved shirt. This will not only protect your skin from sunburn but also protect against harmful materials.
Caring for Your Clothes
Try not to get your clothes wet with cement or other harsh materials. When you work with hot asphalt, do not wear synthetic materials like polyesters or nylon -- they will melt and burn the skin if they touch the asphalt.
At home, don't wash your work clothes with any non-work clothes. If you do, you risk exposing your good clothes and your family's clothes to the harmful materials.
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A little first aid in 2011 goes a long way.
Adult, Child & Infant CPR step sequence for CPR-trained "bystander" rescuers will change from "A-B-C" (Airway, Breathing, Chest compressions) to "C-A-B" (Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing) for adults and pediatric patients (children and infants, excluding newborns). American CPR has implemented C.A.R.E. CPR™ as shown below - easier to learn & remember!
Defibrillation and use of AEDs remain a vital part of the life-saving sequence.
Also applies to Advanced/Healthcare CPR.
Bystander / One rescuer Adult, Child & Infant CPR will no longer include the step to "Look, Listen and Feel."
Also applies to Advanced/Healthcare CPR.
A compression rate of 100+ per minute.
Also applies to Advanced/Healthcare CPR.
Adult chest compression depth: push down on the adult breastbone at least 2 inches (5 cm).
Also applies to Advanced/Healthcare CPR.
"Don't Stress... Compress!"™
All trained rescuers should provide chest compressions for victims of cardiac arrest. In addition, if the trained rescuer is able to perform rescue breaths, compressions and breaths should be provided in a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths, averaging 100+ compressions per minute.
But... If a trained rescuer cannot perform the rescue breaths, or a bystander is not trained in CPR, the bystander should provide compression-only CPR for the adult victim who suddenly collapses, with 100+ rapid and firm compressions in the center of the chest.
Whenever available, follow the directions of the EMS/911 dispatcher.
As always, a rescuer should relinquish care to any better prepared or trained rescuer, while remaining to assist and assure quality of care.
C.A.R.E. CPR™ explains in easy-to-understand terms the most current 2010 CPR Guideline Updates.
C.A.R.E.™ stands for Compress, Airway, Rescue breathing, External defibrillation. American CPR training is way ahead of other national safety organizations in including these updated guidelines in both our instruction and our class materials.
In the updated C.A.R.E. CPR™ sequence, chest compressions come first, and rescue breathing is only slightly delayed for trained bystanders. While most instructors will continue to teach full CPR, including the rescue breaths which help supply oxygen to the blood, "Compression-Only" CPR will be covered as well, to address the participants' right to know the most current information.
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Adult, Child & Infant CPR step sequence for CPR-trained "bystander" rescuers will change from "A-B-C" (Airway, Breathing, Chest compressions) to "C-A-B" (Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing) for adults and pediatric patients (children and infants, excluding newborns). American CPR has implemented C.A.R.E. CPR™ as shown below - easier to learn & remember!
Defibrillation and use of AEDs remain a vital part of the life-saving sequence.
Also applies to Advanced/Healthcare CPR.
Bystander / One rescuer Adult, Child & Infant CPR will no longer include the step to "Look, Listen and Feel."
Also applies to Advanced/Healthcare CPR.
A compression rate of 100+ per minute.
Also applies to Advanced/Healthcare CPR.
Adult chest compression depth: push down on the adult breastbone at least 2 inches (5 cm).
Also applies to Advanced/Healthcare CPR.
"Don't Stress... Compress!"™
All trained rescuers should provide chest compressions for victims of cardiac arrest. In addition, if the trained rescuer is able to perform rescue breaths, compressions and breaths should be provided in a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths, averaging 100+ compressions per minute.
But... If a trained rescuer cannot perform the rescue breaths, or a bystander is not trained in CPR, the bystander should provide compression-only CPR for the adult victim who suddenly collapses, with 100+ rapid and firm compressions in the center of the chest.
Whenever available, follow the directions of the EMS/911 dispatcher.
As always, a rescuer should relinquish care to any better prepared or trained rescuer, while remaining to assist and assure quality of care.
C.A.R.E. CPR™ explains in easy-to-understand terms the most current 2010 CPR Guideline Updates.
C.A.R.E.™ stands for Compress, Airway, Rescue breathing, External defibrillation. American CPR training is way ahead of other national safety organizations in including these updated guidelines in both our instruction and our class materials.
In the updated C.A.R.E. CPR™ sequence, chest compressions come first, and rescue breathing is only slightly delayed for trained bystanders. While most instructors will continue to teach full CPR, including the rescue breaths which help supply oxygen to the blood, "Compression-Only" CPR will be covered as well, to address the participants' right to know the most current information.
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Why didn't he hear what the supervisor said? Simple, he couldn't - he was deaf from long-term hearing loss on the jobsite.
The results of audiometric tests are an important part of efforts to conserve and protect workers' hearing. These tests check a worker's hearing ability from year to year, allowing for the identification and proper handling of hearing loss. It is crucial to have all affected employees' hearing tested periodically, especially when they are transferred to a noisy work environment or exposed to noise levels that may endanger their hearing.
Engineering Controls Can Help
When the noise level in a work area is too high, actions must be taken to reduce it. These steps might include:
- Placing noisy machinery in a separate area away from as many workers as possible.
- Placing machinery on rubber mountings to reduce vibration.
- Using sound-absorbing acoustical tiles and blankets on floors, walls, and ceilings.
- Arranging work schedules to minimize the time each worker spends in a noisy area.
Choosing the Right Hearing Protection
When engineering controls are insufficient to reduce hazards, 29 CFR 1910.95(i) mandates employers to provide hearing protection to all employees exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater. There are several types of hearing protection that can be utilized, including:
- Expandable foam plugs - made of a formable material designed to expand and conform to the shape of each person's ear canal.
- Pre-molded, reusable plugs - made from silicone, plastic, or rubber and are manufactured as either "one-size-fits-most" or available in several sizes.
- Canal caps - often resembling earplugs on a flexible plastic or metal band for quick insertion or removal.
- Earmuffs - block out noise by completely covering the outer ear and come in various models to fit most people.
Unfortunately, some equipment like saws and punch presses cannot be made quieter, so it's the employer's responsibility to evaluate working conditions, take necessary steps to reduce noise levels, and provide proper hearing protection when needed.
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The results of audiometric tests are an important part of efforts to conserve and protect workers' hearing. These tests check a worker's hearing ability from year to year, allowing for the identification and proper handling of hearing loss. It is crucial to have all affected employees' hearing tested periodically, especially when they are transferred to a noisy work environment or exposed to noise levels that may endanger their hearing.
Engineering Controls Can Help
When the noise level in a work area is too high, actions must be taken to reduce it. These steps might include:
- Placing noisy machinery in a separate area away from as many workers as possible.
- Placing machinery on rubber mountings to reduce vibration.
- Using sound-absorbing acoustical tiles and blankets on floors, walls, and ceilings.
- Arranging work schedules to minimize the time each worker spends in a noisy area.
Choosing the Right Hearing Protection
When engineering controls are insufficient to reduce hazards, 29 CFR 1910.95(i) mandates employers to provide hearing protection to all employees exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater. There are several types of hearing protection that can be utilized, including:
- Expandable foam plugs - made of a formable material designed to expand and conform to the shape of each person's ear canal.
- Pre-molded, reusable plugs - made from silicone, plastic, or rubber and are manufactured as either "one-size-fits-most" or available in several sizes.
- Canal caps - often resembling earplugs on a flexible plastic or metal band for quick insertion or removal.
- Earmuffs - block out noise by completely covering the outer ear and come in various models to fit most people.
Unfortunately, some equipment like saws and punch presses cannot be made quieter, so it's the employer's responsibility to evaluate working conditions, take necessary steps to reduce noise levels, and provide proper hearing protection when needed.
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