Dear All, Let's have a look into another contribution from my side on the use of seat belts... A really touching one...
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Fire Prevention and Safe Work Permit Training and Videos that you wanted.
Fire Prevention Videos
Fire Safety in the Workplace
Following simple fire safety practices can prevent fires at work and reduce injuries and losses.
Housekeeping
- Keep your workplace clutter-free.
- Keep exits, stairways, storage areas, staff rooms, and work areas free from debris such as empty boxes, waste paper, and dirty rags.
- Keep flammable liquid storage to a minimum and in approved containers.
- Keep large quantities of flammable liquids in an approved storage cabinet.
- Follow your building's security measures and keep unauthorized people out of your workplace.
- Keep alleys and other areas around your building well-lit.
Be Careful with Appliances
- Unplug or turn off all appliances, including coffee makers, hot plates, and burners at the end of each day.
- Allow air to circulate around heat-producing equipment such as photocopiers, computer terminals, and heaters.
If You Smoke
- Smoke only where permitted and use large, non-tip ashtrays. Thoroughly soak butts with water before discarding.
- Ensure visitors are aware of smoking regulations.
Electrical Safety
- Replace electrical cords that have cracked insulation or broken connectors.
- Do not overload electrical circuits.
- Never run extension cords across doorways, under carpets, or where they can be stepped on or pinched.
Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Everyone should read the extinguisher instructions and be trained in the safe operation of fire extinguishers.
- Ensure everyone has left the building before attempting to fight a fire.
- Use portable fire extinguishers to extinguish and control small, contained fires until the fire department arrives.
- Portable fire extinguishers are not designed to fight large fires or those that may spread quickly.
Prepare for Emergencies
During a fire, everyone's safety depends on good preparation and efficient evacuation.
Employers should:
- Post a fire escape plan in a prominent location on every level.
- Ensure all employees are familiar with exit locations, escape routes, and fire extinguisher locations.
- Conduct regular fire drills.
- Post the emergency numbers on or near all telephones.
- Make provisions for the safe evacuation of employees with disabilities by appointing someone to assist them.
- Appoint and train a fire warden on each level of the building to ensure safe evacuation and ongoing safety programs.
Employees should:
- Know the location of all building exits.
- Know the location of the nearest fire alarms and how to use them.
- Count the doors or desks between their work area and the nearest exit. During a fire, exit signs may not be visible due to smoke or a power failure.
What to Do if a Fire Occurs:
- Sound the alarm and leave the building immediately, closing all doors behind you.
- If smoke blocks your primary exit, use another one. If you must exit through the smoke, stay low by crawling on your hands and knees.
- Check doors before opening them. Kneel or crouch at the door, reach up and touch the door, knob, and frame. If you feel any warmth on or around the door, use another escape route. If the door feels cool, open it slowly and carefully with your shoulder against it. Slam the door shut if you see flames or smoke on the other side.
- Call 9-1-1, no matter how small the fire appears to be.
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Fire Prevention Videos
Fire Safety in the Workplace
Following simple fire safety practices can prevent fires at work and reduce injuries and losses.
Housekeeping
- Keep your workplace clutter-free.
- Keep exits, stairways, storage areas, staff rooms, and work areas free from debris such as empty boxes, waste paper, and dirty rags.
- Keep flammable liquid storage to a minimum and in approved containers.
- Keep large quantities of flammable liquids in an approved storage cabinet.
- Follow your building's security measures and keep unauthorized people out of your workplace.
- Keep alleys and other areas around your building well-lit.
Be Careful with Appliances
- Unplug or turn off all appliances, including coffee makers, hot plates, and burners at the end of each day.
- Allow air to circulate around heat-producing equipment such as photocopiers, computer terminals, and heaters.
If You Smoke
- Smoke only where permitted and use large, non-tip ashtrays. Thoroughly soak butts with water before discarding.
- Ensure visitors are aware of smoking regulations.
Electrical Safety
- Replace electrical cords that have cracked insulation or broken connectors.
- Do not overload electrical circuits.
- Never run extension cords across doorways, under carpets, or where they can be stepped on or pinched.
Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Everyone should read the extinguisher instructions and be trained in the safe operation of fire extinguishers.
- Ensure everyone has left the building before attempting to fight a fire.
- Use portable fire extinguishers to extinguish and control small, contained fires until the fire department arrives.
- Portable fire extinguishers are not designed to fight large fires or those that may spread quickly.
Prepare for Emergencies
During a fire, everyone's safety depends on good preparation and efficient evacuation.
Employers should:
- Post a fire escape plan in a prominent location on every level.
- Ensure all employees are familiar with exit locations, escape routes, and fire extinguisher locations.
- Conduct regular fire drills.
- Post the emergency numbers on or near all telephones.
- Make provisions for the safe evacuation of employees with disabilities by appointing someone to assist them.
- Appoint and train a fire warden on each level of the building to ensure safe evacuation and ongoing safety programs.
Employees should:
- Know the location of all building exits.
- Know the location of the nearest fire alarms and how to use them.
- Count the doors or desks between their work area and the nearest exit. During a fire, exit signs may not be visible due to smoke or a power failure.
What to Do if a Fire Occurs:
- Sound the alarm and leave the building immediately, closing all doors behind you.
- If smoke blocks your primary exit, use another one. If you must exit through the smoke, stay low by crawling on your hands and knees.
- Check doors before opening them. Kneel or crouch at the door, reach up and touch the door, knob, and frame. If you feel any warmth on or around the door, use another escape route. If the door feels cool, open it slowly and carefully with your shoulder against it. Slam the door shut if you see flames or smoke on the other side.
- Call 9-1-1, no matter how small the fire appears to be.
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Dear All, let's have a look at another contribution from my side... Don't Drink & Drive. By doing this, we are just putting others' lives in danger.
Dear Raghu, the safety signages video is very good. We are just collecting all types of videos. Good job! Keep on sharing.
Dear Terry, thanks once again for helping by understanding the needs of forum members. Just keep on sharing your expertise with us.
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Dear Raghu, the safety signages video is very good. We are just collecting all types of videos. Good job! Keep on sharing.
Dear Terry, thanks once again for helping by understanding the needs of forum members. Just keep on sharing your expertise with us.
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Dear all,
Another one from my side regarding the helmet video with background song (it contains 2 parts).
Feedback on Seatbelt Video
Dear Dipil, the seatbelt video is excellent. It explains nicely the importance of wearing a seatbelt. Keep on sharing.
Thank you.
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Another one from my side regarding the helmet video with background song (it contains 2 parts).
Feedback on Seatbelt Video
Dear Dipil, the seatbelt video is excellent. It explains nicely the importance of wearing a seatbelt. Keep on sharing.
Thank you.
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Dear all, Here is the 2 nd part. . . Dear amish, I will upload work permit video later. . .
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Dear all, Another one from myside — always wear helmet —
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Dear all, Another one from myside i think already we have this video on our SVL-1 thread if yes means please ignore . . .
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Driver Training Video: How to Deal with Roundabouts
Please see the attached "How to Deal with Roundabouts - Driver Training for Indians" video. It is beneficial for everyone, especially for conducting training for operators. The video contains two parts, and here is the first part.
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Please see the attached "How to Deal with Roundabouts - Driver Training for Indians" video. It is beneficial for everyone, especially for conducting training for operators. The video contains two parts, and here is the first part.
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Dear all, Please see the attached — -How to deal with roundaboutsDriver training for Indians video — -2
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Dear all, Another one from my side regarding PPE it contains 2-parts. . . Keep on sharing. . .
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The worst thing about those Canadian Safety Guys is that they always want people to be safe at work, like putting on your harness properly.
Fall Protection Categories
All fall protection products fit into four functional categories: Fall Arrest, Positioning, Suspension, and Retrieval.
Fall Arrest
A fall arrest system is required if any risk exists that a worker may fall from an elevated position. As a general rule, the fall arrest system should be used anytime a working height of six feet or more is reached. Working height is the distance from the walking/working surface to a grade or lower level. A fall arrest system will only come into service should a fall occur. A full-body harness with a shock-absorbing lanyard or a retractable lifeline is the only product recommended. A full-body harness distributes the forces throughout the body, and the shock-absorbing lanyard decreases the total fall arresting forces.
Positioning
This system holds the worker in place while keeping his/her hands free to work. Whenever the worker leans back, the system is activated. However, the personal positioning system is not specifically designed for fall arrest purposes.
Suspension
This equipment lowers and supports the worker while allowing a hands-free work environment and is widely used in window washing and painting industries. The suspension system components are not designed to arrest a free fall, so a backup fall arrest system should be used in conjunction with the suspension system.
Retrieval
Preplanning for retrieval in the event of a fall should be taken into consideration when developing a proactive fall management program.
Fall Protection Systems
Listed below are different types of fall safety equipment and their recommended usage:
- **Class 1**: Body belts (single or double D-ring) are designed to restrain a person in a hazardous work position and to reduce the possibility of falls. They should not be used when fall potential exists; positioning only.
- **Class 2**: Chest harnesses are used when there are only limited fall hazards (no vertical free fall hazard), or for retrieving persons such as removal of persons from a tank or a bin.
- **Class 3**: Full-body harnesses are designed to arrest the most severe free falls.
- **Class 4**: Suspension belts are independent work supports used to suspend a worker, such as boatswain's chairs or raising or lowering harnesses.
- **Rope Lanyard**: Offers some elastic properties for fall arrest and is used for restraint purposes.
- **Web Lanyard**: Ideal for restraint purposes where fall hazards are less than 2 feet.
- **Cable Positioning Lanyards**: Designed for corrosive or excessive heat environments and must be used in conjunction with shock-absorbing devices.
- **Shock Absorbers**: When used, greatly reduce the fall arresting force if a fall occurs.
- **Rope Grabs**: Deceleration devices that travel on a lifeline, used to safely ascend or descend ladders or sloped surfaces and automatically engage the lifeline to arrest the fall of an employee.
- **Retractable Lifeline Systems**: Provide fall protection and mobility to the user when working at height or in areas where there is a danger of falling.
- **Safety Nets**: Can be used to lessen the fall exposure when working where temporary floors and scaffolds are not used, and the fall distance exceeds 25 feet.
- **Rail Systems**: Can be used on any fixed ladder as well as curved surfaces as a reliable method of fall prevention when climbing a ladder.
Effective January 1, 1998, body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. An employee who uses a body belt as a personal fall arrest system is exposed to hazards such as falling out of the belt, serious internal injuries, and technical asphyxiation through prolonged suspension.
Inspection and Maintenance
To maintain their service life and high performance, all belts and harnesses should be inspected frequently. Visual inspection before each use should become routine, as well as a routine inspection by a competent person. If any of the conditions listed below are found, the equipment should be replaced before being used.
Harness Inspection
1. **Belts and Rings**: For harness inspections, begin at one end, hold the body side of the belt toward you, grasping the belt with your hands six to eight inches apart. Bend the belt in an inverted "U." Watch for frayed edges, broken fibers, pulled stitches, cuts, or chemical damage. Check D-rings and D-ring metal wear pads for distortion, cracks, breaks, and rough or sharp edges. The D-ring bar should be at a 90-degree angle with the long axis of the belt and should pivot freely.
Attachments of buckles and D-rings should be given special attention. Note any unusual wear, frayed or cut fibers, or distortion of the buckles. Rivets should be tight and unremovable with fingers. Body-side rivet base and outside rivets should be flat against the material. Bent rivets will fail under stress.
Inspect frayed or broken strands. Broken webbing strands generally appear as tufts on the webbing surface. Any broken, cut, or burnt stitches will be readily seen.
2. **Tongue Buckle**: Buckle tongues should be free of distortion in shape and motion. They should overlap the buckle frame and move freely back and forth in their socket. Rollers should turn freely on the frame. Check for distortion or sharp edges.
3. **Friction Buckle**: Inspect the buckle for distortion. The outer bar or center bars must be straight. Pay special attention to corners and attachment points of the center bar.
Lanyard Inspection
When inspecting lanyards, begin at one end and work to the opposite end. Slowly rotate the lanyard so that the entire circumference is checked. Spliced ends require particular attention. Hardware should be examined under procedures detailed below.
Hardware
- **Snaps**: Inspect closely for hook and eye distortion, cracks, corrosion, or pitted surfaces. The keeper or latch should seat into the nose without binding and should not be distorted or obstructed. The keeper spring should exert sufficient force to firmly close the keeper. Keeper rocks must provide the keeper from opening when the keeper closes.
- **Thimbles**: The thimble (protective plastic sleeve) must be firmly seated in the eye of the splice, and the splice should have no loose or cut strands. The edges of the thimble should be free of sharp edges, distortion, or cracks.
Lanyards
- **Steel Lanyards**: While rotating a steel lanyard, watch for cuts, frayed areas, or unusual wear patterns on the wire. The use of steel lanyards for fall protection without a shock-absorbing device is not recommended.
- **Web Lanyard**: While bending webbing over a piece of pipe, observe each side of the webbed lanyard. This will reveal any cuts or breaks. Due to the limited elasticity of the web lanyard, fall protection without the use of a shock absorber is not recommended.
- **Rope Lanyard**: Rotation of the rope lanyard while inspecting from end to end will bring to light any fuzzy, worn, broken, or cut fibers. Weakened areas from extreme loads will appear as a noticeable change in the original diameter. The rope diameter should be uniform throughout, following a short break-in period. When a rope lanyard is used for fall protection, a shock-absorbing system should be included.
Shock-Absorbing Packs
The outer portion of the shock-absorbing pack should be examined for burn holes and tears. Stitching on areas where the pack is sewn to the D-ring, belt, or lanyard should be examined for loose strands, rips, and deterioration.
Visual Indication of Damage to Webbing and Rope Lanyards
- **Heat**: In excessive heat, nylon becomes brittle and has a shriveled brownish appearance. Fibers will break when flexed and should not be used above 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
- **Chemical**: Change in color usually appears as a brownish smear or smudge. Transverse cracks appear when the belt is bent over tight. This causes a loss of elasticity in the belt.
- **Ultraviolet Rays**: Do not store webbing and rope lanyards in direct sunlight, because ultraviolet rays can reduce the strength of some materials.
- **Molten Metal or Flame**: Webbing and rope strands may be fused together by molten metal or flame. Watch for hard, shiny spots or a hard and brittle feel. Webbing will not support combustion; nylon will.
- **Paint and Solvents**: Paint will penetrate and dry, restricting the movements of fibers. Drying agents and solvents in some paints will appear as chemical damage.
Cleaning of Equipment
Basic care for fall protection safety equipment will prolong and endure the life of the equipment and contribute to the performance of its vital safety function. Proper storage and maintenance after use are as important as cleaning the equipment of dirt, corrosives, or contaminants. The storage area should be clean, dry, and free of exposure to fumes or corrosive elements.
- **Nylon and Polyester**: Wipe off all surface dirt with a sponge dampened in plain water. Squeeze the sponge dry. Dip the sponge in a mild solution of water and commercial soap or detergent. Work up a thick lather with a vigorous back-and-forth motion. Then wipe the belt dry with a clean cloth. Hang freely to dry but away from excessive heat.
- **Drying**: Harnesses, belts, and other equipment should be dried thoroughly without exposure to heat, steam, or long periods of sunlight.
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Fall Protection Categories
All fall protection products fit into four functional categories: Fall Arrest, Positioning, Suspension, and Retrieval.
Fall Arrest
A fall arrest system is required if any risk exists that a worker may fall from an elevated position. As a general rule, the fall arrest system should be used anytime a working height of six feet or more is reached. Working height is the distance from the walking/working surface to a grade or lower level. A fall arrest system will only come into service should a fall occur. A full-body harness with a shock-absorbing lanyard or a retractable lifeline is the only product recommended. A full-body harness distributes the forces throughout the body, and the shock-absorbing lanyard decreases the total fall arresting forces.
Positioning
This system holds the worker in place while keeping his/her hands free to work. Whenever the worker leans back, the system is activated. However, the personal positioning system is not specifically designed for fall arrest purposes.
Suspension
This equipment lowers and supports the worker while allowing a hands-free work environment and is widely used in window washing and painting industries. The suspension system components are not designed to arrest a free fall, so a backup fall arrest system should be used in conjunction with the suspension system.
Retrieval
Preplanning for retrieval in the event of a fall should be taken into consideration when developing a proactive fall management program.
Fall Protection Systems
Listed below are different types of fall safety equipment and their recommended usage:
- **Class 1**: Body belts (single or double D-ring) are designed to restrain a person in a hazardous work position and to reduce the possibility of falls. They should not be used when fall potential exists; positioning only.
- **Class 2**: Chest harnesses are used when there are only limited fall hazards (no vertical free fall hazard), or for retrieving persons such as removal of persons from a tank or a bin.
- **Class 3**: Full-body harnesses are designed to arrest the most severe free falls.
- **Class 4**: Suspension belts are independent work supports used to suspend a worker, such as boatswain's chairs or raising or lowering harnesses.
- **Rope Lanyard**: Offers some elastic properties for fall arrest and is used for restraint purposes.
- **Web Lanyard**: Ideal for restraint purposes where fall hazards are less than 2 feet.
- **Cable Positioning Lanyards**: Designed for corrosive or excessive heat environments and must be used in conjunction with shock-absorbing devices.
- **Shock Absorbers**: When used, greatly reduce the fall arresting force if a fall occurs.
- **Rope Grabs**: Deceleration devices that travel on a lifeline, used to safely ascend or descend ladders or sloped surfaces and automatically engage the lifeline to arrest the fall of an employee.
- **Retractable Lifeline Systems**: Provide fall protection and mobility to the user when working at height or in areas where there is a danger of falling.
- **Safety Nets**: Can be used to lessen the fall exposure when working where temporary floors and scaffolds are not used, and the fall distance exceeds 25 feet.
- **Rail Systems**: Can be used on any fixed ladder as well as curved surfaces as a reliable method of fall prevention when climbing a ladder.
Effective January 1, 1998, body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. An employee who uses a body belt as a personal fall arrest system is exposed to hazards such as falling out of the belt, serious internal injuries, and technical asphyxiation through prolonged suspension.
Inspection and Maintenance
To maintain their service life and high performance, all belts and harnesses should be inspected frequently. Visual inspection before each use should become routine, as well as a routine inspection by a competent person. If any of the conditions listed below are found, the equipment should be replaced before being used.
Harness Inspection
1. **Belts and Rings**: For harness inspections, begin at one end, hold the body side of the belt toward you, grasping the belt with your hands six to eight inches apart. Bend the belt in an inverted "U." Watch for frayed edges, broken fibers, pulled stitches, cuts, or chemical damage. Check D-rings and D-ring metal wear pads for distortion, cracks, breaks, and rough or sharp edges. The D-ring bar should be at a 90-degree angle with the long axis of the belt and should pivot freely.
Attachments of buckles and D-rings should be given special attention. Note any unusual wear, frayed or cut fibers, or distortion of the buckles. Rivets should be tight and unremovable with fingers. Body-side rivet base and outside rivets should be flat against the material. Bent rivets will fail under stress.
Inspect frayed or broken strands. Broken webbing strands generally appear as tufts on the webbing surface. Any broken, cut, or burnt stitches will be readily seen.
2. **Tongue Buckle**: Buckle tongues should be free of distortion in shape and motion. They should overlap the buckle frame and move freely back and forth in their socket. Rollers should turn freely on the frame. Check for distortion or sharp edges.
3. **Friction Buckle**: Inspect the buckle for distortion. The outer bar or center bars must be straight. Pay special attention to corners and attachment points of the center bar.
Lanyard Inspection
When inspecting lanyards, begin at one end and work to the opposite end. Slowly rotate the lanyard so that the entire circumference is checked. Spliced ends require particular attention. Hardware should be examined under procedures detailed below.
Hardware
- **Snaps**: Inspect closely for hook and eye distortion, cracks, corrosion, or pitted surfaces. The keeper or latch should seat into the nose without binding and should not be distorted or obstructed. The keeper spring should exert sufficient force to firmly close the keeper. Keeper rocks must provide the keeper from opening when the keeper closes.
- **Thimbles**: The thimble (protective plastic sleeve) must be firmly seated in the eye of the splice, and the splice should have no loose or cut strands. The edges of the thimble should be free of sharp edges, distortion, or cracks.
Lanyards
- **Steel Lanyards**: While rotating a steel lanyard, watch for cuts, frayed areas, or unusual wear patterns on the wire. The use of steel lanyards for fall protection without a shock-absorbing device is not recommended.
- **Web Lanyard**: While bending webbing over a piece of pipe, observe each side of the webbed lanyard. This will reveal any cuts or breaks. Due to the limited elasticity of the web lanyard, fall protection without the use of a shock absorber is not recommended.
- **Rope Lanyard**: Rotation of the rope lanyard while inspecting from end to end will bring to light any fuzzy, worn, broken, or cut fibers. Weakened areas from extreme loads will appear as a noticeable change in the original diameter. The rope diameter should be uniform throughout, following a short break-in period. When a rope lanyard is used for fall protection, a shock-absorbing system should be included.
Shock-Absorbing Packs
The outer portion of the shock-absorbing pack should be examined for burn holes and tears. Stitching on areas where the pack is sewn to the D-ring, belt, or lanyard should be examined for loose strands, rips, and deterioration.
Visual Indication of Damage to Webbing and Rope Lanyards
- **Heat**: In excessive heat, nylon becomes brittle and has a shriveled brownish appearance. Fibers will break when flexed and should not be used above 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
- **Chemical**: Change in color usually appears as a brownish smear or smudge. Transverse cracks appear when the belt is bent over tight. This causes a loss of elasticity in the belt.
- **Ultraviolet Rays**: Do not store webbing and rope lanyards in direct sunlight, because ultraviolet rays can reduce the strength of some materials.
- **Molten Metal or Flame**: Webbing and rope strands may be fused together by molten metal or flame. Watch for hard, shiny spots or a hard and brittle feel. Webbing will not support combustion; nylon will.
- **Paint and Solvents**: Paint will penetrate and dry, restricting the movements of fibers. Drying agents and solvents in some paints will appear as chemical damage.
Cleaning of Equipment
Basic care for fall protection safety equipment will prolong and endure the life of the equipment and contribute to the performance of its vital safety function. Proper storage and maintenance after use are as important as cleaning the equipment of dirt, corrosives, or contaminants. The storage area should be clean, dry, and free of exposure to fumes or corrosive elements.
- **Nylon and Polyester**: Wipe off all surface dirt with a sponge dampened in plain water. Squeeze the sponge dry. Dip the sponge in a mild solution of water and commercial soap or detergent. Work up a thick lather with a vigorous back-and-forth motion. Then wipe the belt dry with a clean cloth. Hang freely to dry but away from excessive heat.
- **Drying**: Harnesses, belts, and other equipment should be dried thoroughly without exposure to heat, steam, or long periods of sunlight.
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Recent Accidents
A roofer fell approximately 17 feet from wood scaffolding onto rocky ground, puncturing his lung and fracturing his skull, spine, and ribs.
A roofer lost his footing and fell 20 feet, fracturing his pelvis. The end of his lifeline was coiled on the roof above and not attached to an anchor.
An apprentice carpenter fell more than 37 feet through a stairwell opening and landed on the concrete floor 4 levels below. He fractured his skull and received numerous lacerations.
Accidents and injuries like these can be prevented.
Use Fall Protection
Employers must ensure that a fall protection system is used when work is being done at a place:
- From which a fall of 3 meters (10 ft) or more may occur
- Where a fall from a lesser height involves an unusual risk of injury
Depending on the situation, one or more of the following fall protection methods must be used:
- Guardrails should be installed, whenever possible, to prevent workers from falling.
- Fall restraint systems such as work positioning devices that prevent workers from traveling to the edge of the building or structure must be provided if the use of guardrails isn't practicable.
- Fall arrest systems must be used whenever a fall restraint system isn't practicable. Fall arrest systems stop workers in mid-fall, preventing them from hitting the surface below. Examples include safety nets and full-body harnesses attached by lifelines to secure anchors.
- Control zones can be used in certain cases. Control zones involve setting raised warning lines at a safe distance - 2 meters (6.5 ft) - from unguarded edges. A safety monitor is required to ensure that workers in the control zone work in a manner that minimizes their potential fall.
- Other fall protection systems and procedures acceptable to the WCB may also be used.
Properly Instruct, Train, and Supervise Workers
Before a worker is allowed into an area where a risk of falling exists, employers must ensure workers are trained in the safe use of the fall protection equipment they will be using.
Have a Fall Protection Plan
A written fall protection plan is required if:
- Work is being done at a location where workers are not protected by permanent guardrails and from which a fall of 7.5 meters (25 ft) or more may occur
- The employer uses a safety monitor and control zone or other work procedures as the means of fall protection
- A fall may involve an unusual risk of injury
The plan must specify:
- The fall hazards in each area
- The fall protection systems in place for each area
- The procedures for using, maintaining, and inspecting fall protection equipment
- The procedures for rescue if a worker has fallen and is suspended by a personal fall protection system or safety net
Related "Hazard Alert" Bulletins
Here are some hazard alerts describing falls from elevation and how to prevent them:
HA02-06 Electrician's assistant dies after falling 10 feet
HA00-10 Worker falls to his death from bosun's chair
HA99-01 Do not take extension ladders apart
FA99-09 Electrician dies after a fall from a tripod ladder
HA94-01 Roofer falls off the edge
Online Resources
Calculate the uninsured cost of a fall using the Safety Calculator.
Access a list of fall protection resources for construction on WorkSafeBC's website.
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A roofer fell approximately 17 feet from wood scaffolding onto rocky ground, puncturing his lung and fracturing his skull, spine, and ribs.
A roofer lost his footing and fell 20 feet, fracturing his pelvis. The end of his lifeline was coiled on the roof above and not attached to an anchor.
An apprentice carpenter fell more than 37 feet through a stairwell opening and landed on the concrete floor 4 levels below. He fractured his skull and received numerous lacerations.
Accidents and injuries like these can be prevented.
Use Fall Protection
Employers must ensure that a fall protection system is used when work is being done at a place:
- From which a fall of 3 meters (10 ft) or more may occur
- Where a fall from a lesser height involves an unusual risk of injury
Depending on the situation, one or more of the following fall protection methods must be used:
- Guardrails should be installed, whenever possible, to prevent workers from falling.
- Fall restraint systems such as work positioning devices that prevent workers from traveling to the edge of the building or structure must be provided if the use of guardrails isn't practicable.
- Fall arrest systems must be used whenever a fall restraint system isn't practicable. Fall arrest systems stop workers in mid-fall, preventing them from hitting the surface below. Examples include safety nets and full-body harnesses attached by lifelines to secure anchors.
- Control zones can be used in certain cases. Control zones involve setting raised warning lines at a safe distance - 2 meters (6.5 ft) - from unguarded edges. A safety monitor is required to ensure that workers in the control zone work in a manner that minimizes their potential fall.
- Other fall protection systems and procedures acceptable to the WCB may also be used.
Properly Instruct, Train, and Supervise Workers
Before a worker is allowed into an area where a risk of falling exists, employers must ensure workers are trained in the safe use of the fall protection equipment they will be using.
Have a Fall Protection Plan
A written fall protection plan is required if:
- Work is being done at a location where workers are not protected by permanent guardrails and from which a fall of 7.5 meters (25 ft) or more may occur
- The employer uses a safety monitor and control zone or other work procedures as the means of fall protection
- A fall may involve an unusual risk of injury
The plan must specify:
- The fall hazards in each area
- The fall protection systems in place for each area
- The procedures for using, maintaining, and inspecting fall protection equipment
- The procedures for rescue if a worker has fallen and is suspended by a personal fall protection system or safety net
Related "Hazard Alert" Bulletins
Here are some hazard alerts describing falls from elevation and how to prevent them:
HA02-06 Electrician's assistant dies after falling 10 feet
HA00-10 Worker falls to his death from bosun's chair
HA99-01 Do not take extension ladders apart
FA99-09 Electrician dies after a fall from a tripod ladder
HA94-01 Roofer falls off the edge
Online Resources
Calculate the uninsured cost of a fall using the Safety Calculator.
Access a list of fall protection resources for construction on WorkSafeBC's website.
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Saw Safety Presentation: Recognizing Its Value
Put up your hands, how many of you saw the saw safety presentation and recognized the value of saw safety? For those of you who saw it, there's a bonus! For the others, here is your chance to see the saw e-learning. All the saws are noted.
[Machine Guarding eTool](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/machineguarding/saws.html)
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[Machine Guarding eTool](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/machineguarding/saws.html)
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Falls Are More Than Injuries
Types of Falls
Falls are of two basic types: elevated falls and same-level falls. Same-level falls are most frequent, but elevated falls are more severe.
1. Same-Level Falls: high frequency—low severity
2. Elevated Falls: lower frequency—high severity
Same-level falls are generally slips or trips in which the individual is injured when they hit a walking or working surface or strike some other object during the fall. Over 60 percent of elevated falls are of less than 10 feet.
Same-Level Falls
Examples of same-level falls are described below.
Slip and Fall
Slips are primarily caused by a slippery surface and compounded by wearing the wrong footwear. In normal walking, two types of slips occur. The first is when the forward foot contacts the walking surface at an angle near the rear edge of the heel. With this type of slip, the front foot slips forward, and the person falls backward.
The second type of fall is when the rear foot slips backward. The force to move forward is on the sole of the rear foot. As the rear heel is lifted and the force moves forward to the front of the sole, the foot slips back, and the person falls.
To prevent such slips and falls, a high coefficient of friction (COF) between the shoe and walking surface is needed. On ice, wet, and oily surfaces, this COF can be as low as .10 with shoes that are not slip-resistant. What is needed is a COF of .40 to .50 or more for excellent traction. To put this figure in perspective, a brushed concrete surface and a rubber heel will often show a COF greater than 1.0. Leather soles on a wet smooth surface, such as ceramic tile or ice, may have a COF as low as .10.
Providing dry walking and working surfaces and slip-resistant footwear is the answer to slips and their resultant falls and injuries. Obviously, high heels, with minimal heel-to-surface contact, cleats on heels, and shoes with leather or other hard, smooth-surfaced soles lead to slips, falls, and injuries. Shoes with cleated soft rubber soles and heels provide a high COF and are recommended for most agricultural work.
In work areas where the walking and working surface is likely to be slippery, non-skid strips or floor coatings should be used. Since a COF of .40 to .50 is preferred for walking and working surfaces, we should strive for a surface that provides a minimum of 50 percent of this friction. If the working surface is very slippery, no footwear will provide a safe COF.
Trip and Fall
Trips occur when the front foot strikes an object and is suddenly stopped. The upper body is then thrown forward, and a fall occurs.
As little as a 3/8" rise in a walkway can cause a person to "stub" their toe, resulting in a trip and fall. The same thing can happen going up a flight of stairs: only a slight difference in the height of the steps, and a person can trip and fall.
Step and Fall
Another type of working and walking surface fall is the step and fall. This occurs when our front foot lands on a surface lower than expected, such as unexpectedly stepping off a curb in the dark. In this type of fall, we normally fall forward. A second type of step and fall occurs when we step forward or down, and either the inside or outside of our foot lands on an object higher than the other side. The ankle turns, and we tend to fall forward and sideways.
Contributing Factors
Proper housekeeping in work and walking areas can contribute to safety and the prevention of falls. Not only is it important to maintain a safe working environment and walking surface, but these areas must also be kept free of obstacles that can cause slips and trips. One method that promotes good housekeeping in work environments is the painting of yellow lines to identify working and walking areas. These areas should never be obstructed by objects of any kind.
Adequate lighting to ensure proper vision is also important in the prevention of slips and falls. Moving from light to dark areas, or vice versa, can cause temporary vision problems that just might be enough to cause a person to slip on an oil spill or trip over a misplaced object.
Carrying an oversized object can also obstruct one's vision and result in a slip or a trip. This is a particularly serious problem on stairs.
Behaviors That Lead to Falls
In addition to wearing the wrong footwear, there are specific behaviors that can lead to slips, trips, and falls. Walking too fast, or running, is a major problem. We land harder on the heel of our front foot and push harder off the sole of our rear foot; thus, a greater COF is required to prevent slips and falls. Rapid changes in direction create a similar problem.
Other problems are distractions, not watching where we are going, carrying materials that obstruct our vision, wearing sunglasses in low-light areas, and failure to use handrails. These and other behaviors, caused by lack of knowledge, impatience, or bad habits developed from past experiences, can lead to falls, injuries, or even death.
Elevated Falls
As stated previously, elevated falls are less frequent but more severe than same-level falls in the workplace. This, however, is not true in Florida agriculture, in which 17 percent of all serious injuries are from elevated levels and eight percent are from same-level falls.
Falls from ladders while harvesting oranges and grapefruit are the major cause of elevated falls in Florida agriculture, but there are also significant numbers of falls from vehicles and equipment, loading docks, buildings, and other structures.
Falls From Ladders
Ladders may be fixed or portable. They may be straight, extension, or step-ladders and may be manufactured from wood, metal, plastic, or fiberglass. They can be light, medium, heavy, or extra-heavy-duty.
They can be as short as two feet (step-stools), 18 feet for extra-heavy-duty step-ladders, and 40 feet or longer for extension-type ladders.
The materials from which ladders are constructed have advantages and disadvantages in weight, durability, flexibility, conductivity, and strength. The intended use of the ladder should determine the type purchased, and only the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) approved ladders should be used. One major caution is that metal ladders should never be used in locations where the ladder or its user could come into contact with electricity.
A ladder should be long enough so that when it rests against the upper support, the user can perform their work without their waist being higher than the top rung of the ladder or above the rung at which the siderails are resting against the upper support. This means that the top three rungs of a straight ladder, or the top two steps of a step-ladder, should never be used for the feet.
The lower ends of the siderails should be equipped with slip-resistant pads, particularly if the ladder is to be used on hard surfaces. The same is true for the upper ends of the siderails if they are to rest against a surface.
Ladders should be set at, or as near, a 4:1 angle as possible. That is, for each three or four feet of rise from the base to the upper resting edge of the ladder, the base should be one foot out from a vertical line from the upper resting edge of the ladder to the working surface. The base of the ladder must be firmly set so that there is no possibility of slippage or settling into soft ground. The resting edge of the ladder should have both siderails in contact with the object (building or tree) it is against. When setting a ladder against a tree, set the ladder in the crotch of two limbs so that it cannot slide in either direction. Whenever there is any question as to the stability of the ladder, additional effort should be made to stabilize the ladder as it is being climbed. Tying the top of the ladder to the supporting structure can also keep the ladder from slipping or sliding.
Ladders should be inspected before use: check for cracks, loose rungs, slivers, and sharp edges. Never paint ladders, as the paint can hide potentially dangerous conditions. Wooden ladders can be coated with linseed oil or an oil-based wood preservative to keep them from drying out and cracking. Allow ladders to dry thoroughly before using them, or the rungs will be slippery.
The rungs and siderails of ladders must be kept free of oil, grease, and mud; they should be kept dry. Since the shoe has limited contact with the rung or step of a ladder, it is very important that these and the shoes have a high COF. Only shoes with heels should be worn when climbing ladders; users should be taught that the rung or step of the ladder should be just in front of the heel, under the arch of the foot. Stepping or standing on a ladder with the front part of the shoe is inviting a slip and fall. Always face the ladder when climbing or descending.
Another frequent cause of ladder accidents is attempting to reach too far left or right. When working on a ladder, the person's belt buckle should never extend beyond the siderails. Reaching further can cause the ladder to slide in the opposite direction. Tying the ladder to the structure supporting it can prevent this and is a recommended practice.
Workers should have both hands free to hold the ladder's siderails, not the rungs, when climbing or descending. Small tools may be carried in a tool belt, not in the hands; but a better choice is to raise tools and supplies with a rope. Never raise or lower power tools by the cord or while they are plugged into an electrical source.
Make-shift ladders, chairs, boxes, and barrels should never be used as a substitute for a ladder—the risk of an accident is far too great.
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Types of Falls
Falls are of two basic types: elevated falls and same-level falls. Same-level falls are most frequent, but elevated falls are more severe.
1. Same-Level Falls: high frequency—low severity
2. Elevated Falls: lower frequency—high severity
Same-level falls are generally slips or trips in which the individual is injured when they hit a walking or working surface or strike some other object during the fall. Over 60 percent of elevated falls are of less than 10 feet.
Same-Level Falls
Examples of same-level falls are described below.
Slip and Fall
Slips are primarily caused by a slippery surface and compounded by wearing the wrong footwear. In normal walking, two types of slips occur. The first is when the forward foot contacts the walking surface at an angle near the rear edge of the heel. With this type of slip, the front foot slips forward, and the person falls backward.
The second type of fall is when the rear foot slips backward. The force to move forward is on the sole of the rear foot. As the rear heel is lifted and the force moves forward to the front of the sole, the foot slips back, and the person falls.
To prevent such slips and falls, a high coefficient of friction (COF) between the shoe and walking surface is needed. On ice, wet, and oily surfaces, this COF can be as low as .10 with shoes that are not slip-resistant. What is needed is a COF of .40 to .50 or more for excellent traction. To put this figure in perspective, a brushed concrete surface and a rubber heel will often show a COF greater than 1.0. Leather soles on a wet smooth surface, such as ceramic tile or ice, may have a COF as low as .10.
Providing dry walking and working surfaces and slip-resistant footwear is the answer to slips and their resultant falls and injuries. Obviously, high heels, with minimal heel-to-surface contact, cleats on heels, and shoes with leather or other hard, smooth-surfaced soles lead to slips, falls, and injuries. Shoes with cleated soft rubber soles and heels provide a high COF and are recommended for most agricultural work.
In work areas where the walking and working surface is likely to be slippery, non-skid strips or floor coatings should be used. Since a COF of .40 to .50 is preferred for walking and working surfaces, we should strive for a surface that provides a minimum of 50 percent of this friction. If the working surface is very slippery, no footwear will provide a safe COF.
Trip and Fall
Trips occur when the front foot strikes an object and is suddenly stopped. The upper body is then thrown forward, and a fall occurs.
As little as a 3/8" rise in a walkway can cause a person to "stub" their toe, resulting in a trip and fall. The same thing can happen going up a flight of stairs: only a slight difference in the height of the steps, and a person can trip and fall.
Step and Fall
Another type of working and walking surface fall is the step and fall. This occurs when our front foot lands on a surface lower than expected, such as unexpectedly stepping off a curb in the dark. In this type of fall, we normally fall forward. A second type of step and fall occurs when we step forward or down, and either the inside or outside of our foot lands on an object higher than the other side. The ankle turns, and we tend to fall forward and sideways.
Contributing Factors
Proper housekeeping in work and walking areas can contribute to safety and the prevention of falls. Not only is it important to maintain a safe working environment and walking surface, but these areas must also be kept free of obstacles that can cause slips and trips. One method that promotes good housekeeping in work environments is the painting of yellow lines to identify working and walking areas. These areas should never be obstructed by objects of any kind.
Adequate lighting to ensure proper vision is also important in the prevention of slips and falls. Moving from light to dark areas, or vice versa, can cause temporary vision problems that just might be enough to cause a person to slip on an oil spill or trip over a misplaced object.
Carrying an oversized object can also obstruct one's vision and result in a slip or a trip. This is a particularly serious problem on stairs.
Behaviors That Lead to Falls
In addition to wearing the wrong footwear, there are specific behaviors that can lead to slips, trips, and falls. Walking too fast, or running, is a major problem. We land harder on the heel of our front foot and push harder off the sole of our rear foot; thus, a greater COF is required to prevent slips and falls. Rapid changes in direction create a similar problem.
Other problems are distractions, not watching where we are going, carrying materials that obstruct our vision, wearing sunglasses in low-light areas, and failure to use handrails. These and other behaviors, caused by lack of knowledge, impatience, or bad habits developed from past experiences, can lead to falls, injuries, or even death.
Elevated Falls
As stated previously, elevated falls are less frequent but more severe than same-level falls in the workplace. This, however, is not true in Florida agriculture, in which 17 percent of all serious injuries are from elevated levels and eight percent are from same-level falls.
Falls from ladders while harvesting oranges and grapefruit are the major cause of elevated falls in Florida agriculture, but there are also significant numbers of falls from vehicles and equipment, loading docks, buildings, and other structures.
Falls From Ladders
Ladders may be fixed or portable. They may be straight, extension, or step-ladders and may be manufactured from wood, metal, plastic, or fiberglass. They can be light, medium, heavy, or extra-heavy-duty.
They can be as short as two feet (step-stools), 18 feet for extra-heavy-duty step-ladders, and 40 feet or longer for extension-type ladders.
The materials from which ladders are constructed have advantages and disadvantages in weight, durability, flexibility, conductivity, and strength. The intended use of the ladder should determine the type purchased, and only the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) approved ladders should be used. One major caution is that metal ladders should never be used in locations where the ladder or its user could come into contact with electricity.
A ladder should be long enough so that when it rests against the upper support, the user can perform their work without their waist being higher than the top rung of the ladder or above the rung at which the siderails are resting against the upper support. This means that the top three rungs of a straight ladder, or the top two steps of a step-ladder, should never be used for the feet.
The lower ends of the siderails should be equipped with slip-resistant pads, particularly if the ladder is to be used on hard surfaces. The same is true for the upper ends of the siderails if they are to rest against a surface.
Ladders should be set at, or as near, a 4:1 angle as possible. That is, for each three or four feet of rise from the base to the upper resting edge of the ladder, the base should be one foot out from a vertical line from the upper resting edge of the ladder to the working surface. The base of the ladder must be firmly set so that there is no possibility of slippage or settling into soft ground. The resting edge of the ladder should have both siderails in contact with the object (building or tree) it is against. When setting a ladder against a tree, set the ladder in the crotch of two limbs so that it cannot slide in either direction. Whenever there is any question as to the stability of the ladder, additional effort should be made to stabilize the ladder as it is being climbed. Tying the top of the ladder to the supporting structure can also keep the ladder from slipping or sliding.
Ladders should be inspected before use: check for cracks, loose rungs, slivers, and sharp edges. Never paint ladders, as the paint can hide potentially dangerous conditions. Wooden ladders can be coated with linseed oil or an oil-based wood preservative to keep them from drying out and cracking. Allow ladders to dry thoroughly before using them, or the rungs will be slippery.
The rungs and siderails of ladders must be kept free of oil, grease, and mud; they should be kept dry. Since the shoe has limited contact with the rung or step of a ladder, it is very important that these and the shoes have a high COF. Only shoes with heels should be worn when climbing ladders; users should be taught that the rung or step of the ladder should be just in front of the heel, under the arch of the foot. Stepping or standing on a ladder with the front part of the shoe is inviting a slip and fall. Always face the ladder when climbing or descending.
Another frequent cause of ladder accidents is attempting to reach too far left or right. When working on a ladder, the person's belt buckle should never extend beyond the siderails. Reaching further can cause the ladder to slide in the opposite direction. Tying the ladder to the structure supporting it can prevent this and is a recommended practice.
Workers should have both hands free to hold the ladder's siderails, not the rungs, when climbing or descending. Small tools may be carried in a tool belt, not in the hands; but a better choice is to raise tools and supplies with a rope. Never raise or lower power tools by the cord or while they are plugged into an electrical source.
Make-shift ladders, chairs, boxes, and barrels should never be used as a substitute for a ladder—the risk of an accident is far too great.
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Dear all, Have a look at another contribution from my side on Construction Accidents.
Dear Raghu and Terry, thank you for your inputs and efforts to keep up the pace. Keep on sharing. It's worth it for all who are interested.
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Dear Raghu and Terry, thank you for your inputs and efforts to keep up the pace. Keep on sharing. It's worth it for all who are interested.
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Another one from my side regarding machine guarding. Mr. Penny, great write-ups about fall protection. Thanks for your construction video, Mr. Dipil (we have that video in our SVL collection). Keep on sharing.
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Another one from my side regarding machine guarding. Mr. Penny, great write-ups about fall protection. Thanks for your construction video, Mr. Dipil (we have that video in our SVL collection). Keep on sharing.
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Dear all, Sorry !!! Here is the attachment — Extension Ladder-I —
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Just have a look at another contribution from my side... An example of poor job planning and risk assessment.
Thanks for your extension ladder video, Raghu. Just keep on sharing and keep up the pace.
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Just have a look at another contribution from my side... An example of poor job planning and risk assessment.
Thanks for your extension ladder video, Raghu. Just keep on sharing and keep up the pace.
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Dear all, Just take a look on attached Extension Ladder-II video. . . Dear dipil, Thanks for your poor job planning and risk assessment video. . . Keep on sharing. . .
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Dear All Have a look into another contribution from myside on Forklift Accident... Dear Raghu: Thanks for your extension ladder video... Keep on sharing and keep up the pace...
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Dear all, just take a look at the attached Ladder Safety-I video.
Dear Dipil, thanks for your forklift driver video (the good thing is the forklift driver escaped from that accident). Keep on sharing.
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Dear Dipil, thanks for your forklift driver video (the good thing is the forklift driver escaped from that accident). Keep on sharing.
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Dear All Let’s have a look into another one on Seat Belt... Dear Raghu: I hope the video you upload was already send by you earlier... Keep on shairng and keep up the pace...
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Dear all, Another one from myside regarding Ladder safety training video-I. . . Dear dipil, Thanks for your seat belt video.Sorry for previous upload. . . Keep on sharing. . .
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Dear All, just have a look at another contribution from my side related to Forklift. Dear Raghu, thanks for your ladder safety video. Dear Terry, nice to see your links and contribution. Let's keep up the pace.
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Ladder Safety Training Video-II
Dear Penney, thanks for your videos & files. Special thanks for the scissor lift accident information/safety summary. I will share the same with my erection supervisors.
Dear Dipil, thanks for your forklift video. Keep on sharing.
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Dear Penney, thanks for your videos & files. Special thanks for the scissor lift accident information/safety summary. I will share the same with my erection supervisors.
Dear Dipil, thanks for your forklift video. Keep on sharing.
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Dear all, Another one from my side regarding PPE training video-I. Keep on sharing. . .
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Dear All Have a look into another contribution from myside... Removing of pricked nail from hand, really horrible one... Dear Raghu: Thanks for both of the videos... just keep up the pace,....
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Dear all, Another one from my side regarding PPE training video-II. Dear dipil, Thanks for your Nail video. . . Keep on sharing. . .
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Here is the rest of the safety links and data.
The bottom one is designed to teach us all how to laugh at safety without the injuries. Sometimes laughing about the incident helps us to remember to correct the seriousness of not correcting the mistake.
- [Free Training - OSHA Training Menu](http://www.free-training.com/osha/soshamenu.htm)
- [OSHA Ergonomic Solutions: Computer Workstations eTool](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/index.html)
- [Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/evacuation/index.html)
- [ICS eTool: Home](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/ics/index.html)
- [Lockout-Tagout Interactive Training Program](http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/lototraining/index.html)
- [Machine Guarding eTool](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/machineguarding/index.html)
- [Noise and Hearing Conservation Technical Manual Chapter](http://osha.gov)
- [Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/oilandgas/index.html)
- [Respiratory eTool](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/respiratory/index.html)
- [Safety and Health Management Systems eTool - Home Page](http://osha.gov)
- [The Asbestos Advisor 2.0](http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/asbestos/index.html)
- [OSHA Fire Safety Advisor 1.0a](http://osha.gov) ([Search On Cite](https://www.citehr.com/results.php?q=OSHA Fire Safety Advisor 1 0a) | [Search On Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=OSHA Fire Safety Advisor 1 0a))
- [OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor, Version 1.0](http://osha.gov) ([Search On Cite](https://www.citehr.com/results.php?q=OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor Version 1 0) | [Search On Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor Version 1 0))
- [The OSHA LOTO Plus Expert Advisor - Public Test Version](http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/oshasoft/lotoplus.html)
Free training such as forklift operations, back safety, Haz Comm.
- [OSHAcademy Free Online Occupational Safety and Health Training - Training for safety committees, supervisors, and other safety professionals](http://www.oshatrain.org/courses/index.html)
Do all modules.
- [OSHA Publications - 3385magnet-english.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/3385magnet-english.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3165.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3165.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - whistleblower_rights.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/whistleblower_rights.pdf)
- [Workers](http://www.osha.gov/workers.html)
- [Distracted Driving](http://www.osha.gov/distracted-driving/index.html)
This poster must be on-site and understood by workers.
- [OSHA Publications - worker-rights-sheets-english.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/worker-rights-sheets-english.pdf)
All OSHA workers must sign off and read this directive.
- [OSHA Publications - osha3110.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3110.pdf)
OSHA medical records and worker understanding.
- [OSHA Publications - osha3071.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3071.pdf)
Full read for all OSHA workers and managers.
Here is the OSHA shopping list of what workers need to know and talk about in their safety program on top of our materials in our manual.
- [OSHA](http://osha.gov)
- [Safety and Health Topics: Respiratory Protection](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/respiratoryprotection/index.html)
- [OSHA Hurricane Facts - atmospheric_test_confined.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/atmospheric_test_confined.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - OSHA3317first-aid.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3317first-aid.pdf)
- [OSHA BloodborneFacts - bbfact05.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_BloodborneFacts/bbfact05.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - OSHA-brownfield-cleanup.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA-brownfield-cleanup.pdf)
- [OSHA Hurricane Facts - carbon_monoxide.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/carbon_monoxide.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3084.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3084.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3120.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3120.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3075.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3075.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - 3362silica-exposures.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/3362silica-exposures.pdf)
- [OSHA General Facts - crystalline-factsheet.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/crystalline-factsheet.pdf)
- [OSHA General Facts - emergency-exit-routes-factsheet.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/emergency-exit-routes-factsheet.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3000.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3000.pdf)
- [OSHA General Facts - FireSafetyN.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/FireSafetyN.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3111.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3111.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3074.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3074.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3088.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3088.pdf)
- [OSHA Hurricane Facts - hydrogen_sulfide_fact.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/hydrogen_sulfide_fact.pdf)
- [OSHA Hurricane Facts - LeadHazards.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/LeadHazards.pdf)
- [Osha Recordkeeping Handbook](http://osha.gov) ([Search On Cite](https://www.citehr.com/results.php?q=Osha Recordkeeping Handbook) | [Search On Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Osha Recordkeeping Handbook))
- [OSHA Hurricane Facts - rodents_snakes_insects.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/rodents_snakes_insects.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - Oil_Spill_Booklet_05.11_v4.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/Oil_Spill_Booklet_05.11_v4.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3150.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3150.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3072.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3072.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3124.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3124.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha2254.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha2254.pdf)
- [OSHA Hurricane Facts - work_xone_traffic_safety.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/work_xone_traffic_safety.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - worker-rights-sheets-english.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/worker-rights-sheets-english.pdf)
- [OSHA General Facts - factsheet-workplace-violence.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/factsheet-workplace-violence.pdf)
- [OSHA General Facts - factsheet-lockout-tagout.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/factsheet-lockout-tagout.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha2236.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha2236.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - motor_vehicle_guide.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/motor_vehicle_guide.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - OSH-ACT-reprint-3-09-04.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSH-ACT-reprint-3-09-04.pdf)
- [Injury and Illness - Recordkeeping](http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKforms.html)
- [OSHA Publications - new-osha300form1-1-04.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/new-osha300form1-1-04.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - RKfactsheet2.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_RecordkeepingFacts/RKfactsheet2.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3138.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3138.pdf)
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The bottom one is designed to teach us all how to laugh at safety without the injuries. Sometimes laughing about the incident helps us to remember to correct the seriousness of not correcting the mistake.
- [Free Training - OSHA Training Menu](http://www.free-training.com/osha/soshamenu.htm)
- [OSHA Ergonomic Solutions: Computer Workstations eTool](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/index.html)
- [Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/evacuation/index.html)
- [ICS eTool: Home](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/ics/index.html)
- [Lockout-Tagout Interactive Training Program](http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/lototraining/index.html)
- [Machine Guarding eTool](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/machineguarding/index.html)
- [Noise and Hearing Conservation Technical Manual Chapter](http://osha.gov)
- [Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/oilandgas/index.html)
- [Respiratory eTool](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/respiratory/index.html)
- [Safety and Health Management Systems eTool - Home Page](http://osha.gov)
- [The Asbestos Advisor 2.0](http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/asbestos/index.html)
- [OSHA Fire Safety Advisor 1.0a](http://osha.gov) ([Search On Cite](https://www.citehr.com/results.php?q=OSHA Fire Safety Advisor 1 0a) | [Search On Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=OSHA Fire Safety Advisor 1 0a))
- [OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor, Version 1.0](http://osha.gov) ([Search On Cite](https://www.citehr.com/results.php?q=OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor Version 1 0) | [Search On Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor Version 1 0))
- [The OSHA LOTO Plus Expert Advisor - Public Test Version](http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/oshasoft/lotoplus.html)
Free training such as forklift operations, back safety, Haz Comm.
- [OSHAcademy Free Online Occupational Safety and Health Training - Training for safety committees, supervisors, and other safety professionals](http://www.oshatrain.org/courses/index.html)
Do all modules.
- [OSHA Publications - 3385magnet-english.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/3385magnet-english.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3165.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3165.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - whistleblower_rights.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/whistleblower_rights.pdf)
- [Workers](http://www.osha.gov/workers.html)
- [Distracted Driving](http://www.osha.gov/distracted-driving/index.html)
This poster must be on-site and understood by workers.
- [OSHA Publications - worker-rights-sheets-english.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/worker-rights-sheets-english.pdf)
All OSHA workers must sign off and read this directive.
- [OSHA Publications - osha3110.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3110.pdf)
OSHA medical records and worker understanding.
- [OSHA Publications - osha3071.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3071.pdf)
Full read for all OSHA workers and managers.
Here is the OSHA shopping list of what workers need to know and talk about in their safety program on top of our materials in our manual.
- [OSHA](http://osha.gov)
- [Safety and Health Topics: Respiratory Protection](http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/respiratoryprotection/index.html)
- [OSHA Hurricane Facts - atmospheric_test_confined.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/atmospheric_test_confined.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - OSHA3317first-aid.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3317first-aid.pdf)
- [OSHA BloodborneFacts - bbfact05.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_BloodborneFacts/bbfact05.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - OSHA-brownfield-cleanup.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA-brownfield-cleanup.pdf)
- [OSHA Hurricane Facts - carbon_monoxide.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/carbon_monoxide.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3084.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3084.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3120.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3120.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3075.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3075.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - 3362silica-exposures.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/3362silica-exposures.pdf)
- [OSHA General Facts - crystalline-factsheet.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/crystalline-factsheet.pdf)
- [OSHA General Facts - emergency-exit-routes-factsheet.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/emergency-exit-routes-factsheet.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3000.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3000.pdf)
- [OSHA General Facts - FireSafetyN.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/FireSafetyN.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3111.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3111.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3074.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3074.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3088.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3088.pdf)
- [OSHA Hurricane Facts - hydrogen_sulfide_fact.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/hydrogen_sulfide_fact.pdf)
- [OSHA Hurricane Facts - LeadHazards.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/LeadHazards.pdf)
- [Osha Recordkeeping Handbook](http://osha.gov) ([Search On Cite](https://www.citehr.com/results.php?q=Osha Recordkeeping Handbook) | [Search On Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Osha Recordkeeping Handbook))
- [OSHA Hurricane Facts - rodents_snakes_insects.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/rodents_snakes_insects.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - Oil_Spill_Booklet_05.11_v4.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/Oil_Spill_Booklet_05.11_v4.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3150.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3150.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3072.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3072.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3124.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3124.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha2254.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha2254.pdf)
- [OSHA Hurricane Facts - work_xone_traffic_safety.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/work_xone_traffic_safety.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - worker-rights-sheets-english.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/worker-rights-sheets-english.pdf)
- [OSHA General Facts - factsheet-workplace-violence.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/factsheet-workplace-violence.pdf)
- [OSHA General Facts - factsheet-lockout-tagout.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/factsheet-lockout-tagout.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha2236.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha2236.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - motor_vehicle_guide.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/motor_vehicle_guide.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - OSH-ACT-reprint-3-09-04.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSH-ACT-reprint-3-09-04.pdf)
- [Injury and Illness - Recordkeeping](http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKforms.html)
- [OSHA Publications - new-osha300form1-1-04.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/new-osha300form1-1-04.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - RKfactsheet2.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_RecordkeepingFacts/RKfactsheet2.pdf)
- [OSHA Publications - osha3138.pdf](http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3138.pdf)
Regards.
From Canada, Calgary
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Dear Terry Thanks a lot for a lot inputs links... Keep on sharing your expertise with us... Dear All Just have a look into the video related to fire... Keep up the pace...
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Dear all, Another one from my side regarding Heat stress. Dear Penney, Thanks for sharing such a useful data"s with us . . . Dear dipil, Thanks for your video. . . Keep on sharing. . .
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We silly Canadians think that our workers should actually stay safe and read and learn materials that will get them home safe to their families. What's next, they say guys will want us to be happy too!
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http://cpwr.com <link updated to site home> It's all up to your supervisor. And who is doing what injury where, this link shows safety updates and hazard controls worldwide to improve the safety of others. The links are contained on the page. Safety Alerts page International Association of Drilling Contractors <link updated to site home> (Search On Cite | Search On Google)
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Ladder Falls
http://cpwr.com <link updated to site home> It's all up to your supervisor. And who is doing what injury where, this link shows safety updates and hazard controls worldwide to improve the safety of others. The links are contained on the page. Safety Alerts page International Association of Drilling Contractors <link updated to site home> (Search On Cite | Search On Google)
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Just have a look at another contribution from my side... Extreme Scaffolding... How solid should the base of this scaffolding be?
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Dear Raghu & Terry, keep on sharing good stuff and keep up the pace. Thanks a lot.
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Dear Raghu & Terry, keep on sharing good stuff and keep up the pace. Thanks a lot.
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Dear All Another one from myside regarding safety sign. . . Dear Dipil, Thanks a lot for scaffolding video. . . keep on sharing. . .
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Walk Like a Penguin and Use RADAR
It's a new way to prevent slips, trips, and falls on slippery surfaces. Plus, have you ever been shot? Well, the next time you see a guy with a chainsaw in hand, it's not the cut that will kill you but the firing of chain links. Read on, Mr. Safety Guy.
From the Forestry Industry of Canada: A Few Safety Items Worth Mentioning
Give practical examples of how to reduce your personal risk.
Use RADAR when you know you are walking in, around, up/down slippery surfaces or getting out of a vehicle or equipment. Consider how the ground conditions may impact balance and traction.
Use a three-point contact on stairs, and four-point on stairs with ice or snow accumulation.
Slow down, keep your knees loose, widen your stance, and shorten your stride when moving across slippery surfaces. Avoid carrying heavy loads.
Try the “Penguin walk” – turn your feet out slightly, keep the heel weighted to avoid rolling forward onto the front of the foot, and keep your arms out to the side for balance.
Think of yourself as a front-wheel drive where the foot out front 'pulls' you forward instead of the rear foot 'pushing' forward.
Consider a fitness program to improve muscle tone, balance, and coordination.
WorkSafeBC Videos - Slips Trips and Falls - Tue Feb 8, 2011 <link updated to site home> (Search On Cite | Search On Google)
http://wisc.edu <link updated to site home>
This little site has an ocean of safety tabs with great information for all workers, from farmers to construction workers to health hazards for women to men.
What is the Chain Shot Phenomenon?
When a saw chain breaks, it can scatter linkages into the surrounding area at high speeds. Most commonly, the chainshot moves along the plane of the saw, which can cause a hazard to the operator if the saw is aligned with the cab or the body if using a chainsaw. Chainshot whistling through the air has as much kinetic energy as a bullet fired from a rifle!
Chainshot can happen on processing equipment or a manual saw. A chain breaks for a number of reasons, including:
- Improper tension – chain too loose
- Improper chain maintenance or repair (hammered rivets)
- Damaged sprocket, bar, and/or chain
- Linkages from a failed chain
- Improper bar and chain lubrication
- Defective chain
- Excessive chain speed – new chainsaws can drive chains faster than their design, and harvesters can be adjusted to push chains to excessive limits.
Keep in mind that many chains fail at the instant they are damaged, so chain shot cannot be totally avoided.
How Chain Shot Happens
Chains on saws can travel 15,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). Higher chain speeds with attendant power input generally equate to faster cutting speeds, but faster cutting speeds mean increased wear, shorter service life, and increased chance of chain breakage and injury.
Chainshot can occur when chains are worn, damaged, repaired with used linkages, or operated at speeds beyond the manufacturer's recommendations.
The direct hazard to the equipment operator occurs when the plane of the saw bar is facing the cab, placing the operator in the line of fire should a chain failure occur.
Similarly, with a chainsaw, the operator's body may be at risk if the chain were to fail.
Is Chain Shot a Common Occurrence?
There have been a number of investigated chain shot incidents in British Columbia and internationally in the forest industry. Swedish researchers estimate that a chain shot might occur in 1 in every 50 chain breaks (Hallonborg 2002).
In BC, a harvester operator sustained severe abdominal injuries when he was struck by a chain link that had passed through a ½" polycarbonate cab window.
Another worker was using a manual chainsaw to cut a dead stump when the chain broke. The broken linkages flew through the air and struck another worker about 35’ away. The chain piece removed in life-saving surgery had caused injuries similar to being shot by a bullet.
In addition, workers have reported near misses after nearly being struck by pieces of chain linkages released from equipment being operated up to 300’ away.
How to Reduce the Chance of Chain Shot Occurring
There are a number of ways to protect yourself from being injured by chain shot, including:
- Follow Manufacturers Guidelines For Use
- Installing proper guarding
- Positioning & Training
- Purchasing Decisions
Follow Manufacturers Guidelines For Use
- Keep the chain tensioned properly.
- Don’t repair the chain with used linkages or hammered rivets; often, these contain small fractures that weaken the link and increase the possibility of breakage.
- Inspect the saw for damage/wear to the sprocket, bar, or chain.
- Keep the bar and chain adequately lubricated.
- Inspect the chain before replacing it; even new chains can be defective.
- Check the chain to make sure it is designed for the cutting speed of your saw.
- Don’t overpower the chain. Higher cutting speeds wear the chain faster and may contribute to chain breakages.
- Consider fitting the saw or harvester head with a chain catcher. This device may reduce the whip-like action that produces chain shot by absorbing the kinetic energy released from the chain breaking.
- Check to see windows are at least 1 ¼" thick polycarbonate; tests have shown that ½" was not thick enough to stop the penetration of chain shot. Findings showed that curved or larger windows were not more likely to fail, but be particularly cautious if you operate at lower temperatures (below -17C resulted in higher rates of failure of the panel windows).
Positioning & Training
While many operators cross-cut the stems immediately in front to see if the cuts are being properly made, this positions the saw blade toward the cab and directly places them in the line of fire should the chain break. Reposition the stem for crosscutting so the saw does not point towards the cab. Pointing the saw blade at the cab is like pointing a loaded gun at yourself.
Workers on the ground around the cutting area should be sufficiently far (70m/230 ft) from the cutting and aware of the direction of the chain so they can be positioned on the opposite side to avoid being struck should the chain break.
Consider making these standard operating policies for existing workers and include this when training new workers so they can recognize the hazard and adjust their work practices accordingly. Ensure all workers know how to properly perform an inspection and are aware of the limitations of the equipment.
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It's a new way to prevent slips, trips, and falls on slippery surfaces. Plus, have you ever been shot? Well, the next time you see a guy with a chainsaw in hand, it's not the cut that will kill you but the firing of chain links. Read on, Mr. Safety Guy.
From the Forestry Industry of Canada: A Few Safety Items Worth Mentioning
Give practical examples of how to reduce your personal risk.
Use RADAR when you know you are walking in, around, up/down slippery surfaces or getting out of a vehicle or equipment. Consider how the ground conditions may impact balance and traction.
Use a three-point contact on stairs, and four-point on stairs with ice or snow accumulation.
Slow down, keep your knees loose, widen your stance, and shorten your stride when moving across slippery surfaces. Avoid carrying heavy loads.
Try the “Penguin walk” – turn your feet out slightly, keep the heel weighted to avoid rolling forward onto the front of the foot, and keep your arms out to the side for balance.
Think of yourself as a front-wheel drive where the foot out front 'pulls' you forward instead of the rear foot 'pushing' forward.
Consider a fitness program to improve muscle tone, balance, and coordination.
WorkSafeBC Videos - Slips Trips and Falls - Tue Feb 8, 2011 <link updated to site home> (Search On Cite | Search On Google)
http://wisc.edu <link updated to site home>
This little site has an ocean of safety tabs with great information for all workers, from farmers to construction workers to health hazards for women to men.
What is the Chain Shot Phenomenon?
When a saw chain breaks, it can scatter linkages into the surrounding area at high speeds. Most commonly, the chainshot moves along the plane of the saw, which can cause a hazard to the operator if the saw is aligned with the cab or the body if using a chainsaw. Chainshot whistling through the air has as much kinetic energy as a bullet fired from a rifle!
Chainshot can happen on processing equipment or a manual saw. A chain breaks for a number of reasons, including:
- Improper tension – chain too loose
- Improper chain maintenance or repair (hammered rivets)
- Damaged sprocket, bar, and/or chain
- Linkages from a failed chain
- Improper bar and chain lubrication
- Defective chain
- Excessive chain speed – new chainsaws can drive chains faster than their design, and harvesters can be adjusted to push chains to excessive limits.
Keep in mind that many chains fail at the instant they are damaged, so chain shot cannot be totally avoided.
How Chain Shot Happens
Chains on saws can travel 15,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). Higher chain speeds with attendant power input generally equate to faster cutting speeds, but faster cutting speeds mean increased wear, shorter service life, and increased chance of chain breakage and injury.
Chainshot can occur when chains are worn, damaged, repaired with used linkages, or operated at speeds beyond the manufacturer's recommendations.
The direct hazard to the equipment operator occurs when the plane of the saw bar is facing the cab, placing the operator in the line of fire should a chain failure occur.
Similarly, with a chainsaw, the operator's body may be at risk if the chain were to fail.
Is Chain Shot a Common Occurrence?
There have been a number of investigated chain shot incidents in British Columbia and internationally in the forest industry. Swedish researchers estimate that a chain shot might occur in 1 in every 50 chain breaks (Hallonborg 2002).
In BC, a harvester operator sustained severe abdominal injuries when he was struck by a chain link that had passed through a ½" polycarbonate cab window.
Another worker was using a manual chainsaw to cut a dead stump when the chain broke. The broken linkages flew through the air and struck another worker about 35’ away. The chain piece removed in life-saving surgery had caused injuries similar to being shot by a bullet.
In addition, workers have reported near misses after nearly being struck by pieces of chain linkages released from equipment being operated up to 300’ away.
How to Reduce the Chance of Chain Shot Occurring
There are a number of ways to protect yourself from being injured by chain shot, including:
- Follow Manufacturers Guidelines For Use
- Installing proper guarding
- Positioning & Training
- Purchasing Decisions
Follow Manufacturers Guidelines For Use
- Keep the chain tensioned properly.
- Don’t repair the chain with used linkages or hammered rivets; often, these contain small fractures that weaken the link and increase the possibility of breakage.
- Inspect the saw for damage/wear to the sprocket, bar, or chain.
- Keep the bar and chain adequately lubricated.
- Inspect the chain before replacing it; even new chains can be defective.
- Check the chain to make sure it is designed for the cutting speed of your saw.
- Don’t overpower the chain. Higher cutting speeds wear the chain faster and may contribute to chain breakages.
- Consider fitting the saw or harvester head with a chain catcher. This device may reduce the whip-like action that produces chain shot by absorbing the kinetic energy released from the chain breaking.
- Check to see windows are at least 1 ¼" thick polycarbonate; tests have shown that ½" was not thick enough to stop the penetration of chain shot. Findings showed that curved or larger windows were not more likely to fail, but be particularly cautious if you operate at lower temperatures (below -17C resulted in higher rates of failure of the panel windows).
Positioning & Training
While many operators cross-cut the stems immediately in front to see if the cuts are being properly made, this positions the saw blade toward the cab and directly places them in the line of fire should the chain break. Reposition the stem for crosscutting so the saw does not point towards the cab. Pointing the saw blade at the cab is like pointing a loaded gun at yourself.
Workers on the ground around the cutting area should be sufficiently far (70m/230 ft) from the cutting and aware of the direction of the chain so they can be positioned on the opposite side to avoid being struck should the chain break.
Consider making these standard operating policies for existing workers and include this when training new workers so they can recognize the hazard and adjust their work practices accordingly. Ensure all workers know how to properly perform an inspection and are aware of the limitations of the equipment.
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hi all, my contribution starts. apologize for the delay.... i’m sharing the NAPO videos, that i have downloaded.
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Dear KVS, this time you really gave a great surprise by adding a series of videos. Good work done. Almost all NAPo videos are regarding housekeeping. Thanks a lot for sharing. In our Safety Videos Library, part one includes a video regarding CPR. Still, the second part has not been received. Waiting to receive the same.
Dear Terry & Raghu, great inputs. Thanks a lot. Keep on sharing and keep up the pace.
Contribution Related to Chemical Safety
Now let's have a look into another contribution from my side related to chemical safety.
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Dear Terry & Raghu, great inputs. Thanks a lot. Keep on sharing and keep up the pace.
Contribution Related to Chemical Safety
Now let's have a look into another contribution from my side related to chemical safety.
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Dear KVS, really, you have given a big surprise to me/us after a very long time and for the first time in SVL-II. Thanks for all the videos. Keep on sharing.
Dear Penney, thanks for your continuous contribution; it helps a lot. Keep on sharing.
Dear dipil, thanks for the video. Keep up the good work.
Complete Battery Handling
Dear all, another one from my side regarding "complete battery handling." Hope this video adds flavor to your training session. Keep on sharing and gaining.
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Dear Penney, thanks for your continuous contribution; it helps a lot. Keep on sharing.
Dear dipil, thanks for the video. Keep up the good work.
Complete Battery Handling
Dear all, another one from my side regarding "complete battery handling." Hope this video adds flavor to your training session. Keep on sharing and gaining.
Regards,
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Dear Dipil, I don't remember which CPR I gave in the first round, so I am attaching both the CPRs that I have. By the way, you asked one question related to that. Could you please mail me that question so that I can try to find answers for the same? (I forgot that question)
Dear Ragu, Due to official commitments, I was unable to spare time for this. I find numerous videos here, and I want to have a look at all of them. I will try to download all. Thanks for your contribution too. Your welding post is still pending for me to have a complete thorough look. It is in detail.
Dear all, Thanks for all of your contributions.
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Dear Ragu, Due to official commitments, I was unable to spare time for this. I find numerous videos here, and I want to have a look at all of them. I will try to download all. Thanks for your contribution too. Your welding post is still pending for me to have a complete thorough look. It is in detail.
Dear all, Thanks for all of your contributions.
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Dear KVS, thank you very much for both of your CPR videos. Earlier, you had not uploaded the baby CPR video that I was inquiring about. I had asked previously about the CPR ratio in relation to the number of first aiders. I have since found the answer to this through another thread. If you are interested, please take a look at the following link: https://www.citehr.com/306627-cpr-background.html
Dear Terry, thank you for your write-up on CPR. It is truly helpful.
Dear Raghu, thank you for sharing your video. It was a nice one.
Let's Watch Another Video
Dear All, let's now watch another video showing an accident that occurred during exercise. Keep on sharing and maintaining the momentum.
Kind regards,
Regards
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Dear Terry, thank you for your write-up on CPR. It is truly helpful.
Dear Raghu, thank you for sharing your video. It was a nice one.
Let's Watch Another Video
Dear All, let's now watch another video showing an accident that occurred during exercise. Keep on sharing and maintaining the momentum.
Kind regards,
Regards
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Dear Raghu, good work. Nice video on safety signages.
Near Miss Video: Nail Gun
Dear All, now let's have a look at the Near Miss Video related to the Nail Gun. One lesson from the video is to study the operator manual well before operating any new machine.
Keep on sharing and keep up the pace.
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Near Miss Video: Nail Gun
Dear All, now let's have a look at the Near Miss Video related to the Nail Gun. One lesson from the video is to study the operator manual well before operating any new machine.
Keep on sharing and keep up the pace.
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Dear Dipil Thanks for sharing such a Nice video... Dear All Just take a look on another video from myside regarding "hand & power tool safety"... Keep on sharing and gaining. . .
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Dear Subramanian, Thanks for your feedback. . . Dear all, Please wrote/put on your commands/scraps its help to participate our members actively. . . Please come forward. . .
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Dear All, just have a look at the attached video. Have caution before fixing timers to anything.
Dear Raghu, thanks a lot for your power tool safety video. It's a nice one, and please keep on sharing.
Dear Mr. S.L. Subramanian, thank you for your motivational comment. It's very nice to know that people like you are benefiting from our small initiative, which can now proudly say it has become a success with only a few forum members with an open mentality of sharing.
My heartfelt thanks to all those contributors once again. Thanks and keep on sharing because resources and learning are unlimited. Let us give our best with the help of resources we are gathering from here.
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Dear Raghu, thanks a lot for your power tool safety video. It's a nice one, and please keep on sharing.
Dear Mr. S.L. Subramanian, thank you for your motivational comment. It's very nice to know that people like you are benefiting from our small initiative, which can now proudly say it has become a success with only a few forum members with an open mentality of sharing.
My heartfelt thanks to all those contributors once again. Thanks and keep on sharing because resources and learning are unlimited. Let us give our best with the help of resources we are gathering from here.
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some more..... 1. clip on smoke alarm 2. clip on helemts - road safety helmets
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sorry, due to connectivity problem, attachment got missed... attached again...
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risk elimination... while uploading the napo videos, i took care to avoid duplication. incase if any videos got duplicated, either from other persons or mine, kindly regret.
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Dear All,
Have a look at another contribution from my side. It's a funny one, but a live example of the consequences of horseplay.
Dear KVS, you really rock this time. It was amazing to watch a series of contributions from your end. Great videos. Keep on sharing, and let's keep up the pace.
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Have a look at another contribution from my side. It's a funny one, but a live example of the consequences of horseplay.
Dear KVS, you really rock this time. It was amazing to watch a series of contributions from your end. Great videos. Keep on sharing, and let's keep up the pace.
Regards,
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Great commitment and contributions from all participants. After a long gap, a contribution from my side. Please view and enjoy.
Dear KVS, I am unable to view your videos only because they are not opening on my system.
Regards.
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Dear KVS, I am unable to view your videos only because they are not opening on my system.
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Dear All, just take a look at another one from my side... Please be cautious even if you are an expert in doing things.
Dear Srinivasa Rao, thanks a lot for your continuous postings. I kindly request you to share where you are effectively using this video. I would like to get a clear idea from you as my assumption may not be entirely accurate. Also, if there are any videos that are not opening, please let me know the title and your email id so I can send them to you.
Dear Anuradha Mohit, thank you for your comment. Please do participate and share your valuable thoughts with us.
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Dear Srinivasa Rao, thanks a lot for your continuous postings. I kindly request you to share where you are effectively using this video. I would like to get a clear idea from you as my assumption may not be entirely accurate. Also, if there are any videos that are not opening, please let me know the title and your email id so I can send them to you.
Dear Anuradha Mohit, thank you for your comment. Please do participate and share your valuable thoughts with us.
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Training Resources and Opportunities
Training comes in many forms: some in document form, others in PowerPoint. However, I know the team really enjoys video resources. Here are a few items from my library. Additionally, I recall a team member expressing interest in training related to heat stress and fluids. If anyone can recall this and pass along the information, that would be greatly appreciated.
Great training opportunities for everyone can be found at http://safetylinks.org. You can search for more resources on https://www.citehr.com/results.php?q...14 101 115 115 or https://www.google.com/search?q=72 1...14 101 115 115.
Specific Training Topics
- Heat stress
- Industrial hygiene
- Fireworks safety
- Lightning safety
- Reptiles
- Extension cord safety
For more information on these topics, visit http://safetylinks.org and search on https://www.citehr.com/results.php?q...11 114 100 115 or https://www.google.com/search?q=69 1...11 114 100 115.
Furthermore, resources on WHMIS, GHI, and OSHA crane standards can be found at http://www.osha.gov/doc/cranesreg.pdf and http://csapps.jlg.com/OnlineManuals/Browse.aspx for PDF manuals on various types of forklifts and equipment.
Please ensure to share these valuable resources with the team for their continued development and safety training. Thank you.
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Training comes in many forms: some in document form, others in PowerPoint. However, I know the team really enjoys video resources. Here are a few items from my library. Additionally, I recall a team member expressing interest in training related to heat stress and fluids. If anyone can recall this and pass along the information, that would be greatly appreciated.
Great training opportunities for everyone can be found at http://safetylinks.org. You can search for more resources on https://www.citehr.com/results.php?q...14 101 115 115 or https://www.google.com/search?q=72 1...14 101 115 115.
Specific Training Topics
- Heat stress
- Industrial hygiene
- Fireworks safety
- Lightning safety
- Reptiles
- Extension cord safety
For more information on these topics, visit http://safetylinks.org and search on https://www.citehr.com/results.php?q...11 114 100 115 or https://www.google.com/search?q=69 1...11 114 100 115.
Furthermore, resources on WHMIS, GHI, and OSHA crane standards can be found at http://www.osha.gov/doc/cranesreg.pdf and http://csapps.jlg.com/OnlineManuals/Browse.aspx for PDF manuals on various types of forklifts and equipment.
Please ensure to share these valuable resources with the team for their continued development and safety training. Thank you.
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Dear Mr. Dipil, the video "Impossible Dress Changes" may be used to explain the importance of skill. As I mentioned in my previous post, the following videos from KVS are not opening for me:
1. Texas Oil Refinery Explodes
2. Refinery Explosion in Big Spring, TX
3. Safety Lab Music Video 2
4. Sharp Helmet Safety Scheme
5. DG 183086
6. Destroyed in Seconds - Chemical Plant Explosion
7. Destroyed in Seconds - Jet Plane Collision
8. Child's Play Manual Handling - Office Version
If it is possible, please share the same with me via email at [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons]. Also, view a contribution from my end.
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1. Texas Oil Refinery Explodes
2. Refinery Explosion in Big Spring, TX
3. Safety Lab Music Video 2
4. Sharp Helmet Safety Scheme
5. DG 183086
6. Destroyed in Seconds - Chemical Plant Explosion
7. Destroyed in Seconds - Jet Plane Collision
8. Child's Play Manual Handling - Office Version
If it is possible, please share the same with me via email at [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons]. Also, view a contribution from my end.
Regards,
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Dear All, just have a look at another contribution from my side on stress. This can also be a contributory reason for accidents.
Dear Terry, thanks a lot for your excellent links and inputs. Really good learning materials.
Dear Srinivasa Rao. M, thanks for your video. It's really a nice one. Also, thanks for your explanations. I will send the videos soon. I hope the problem is somewhere on your end. Most of the films are with .flv extension. I suggest you try the following: download the FLV player from the following link. Then, all the video clips can be seen by you. If it's still not possible, please let me know. I will send them because all the videos you mentioned open on my PC. Just try and let me know.
[Download FLV Player](http://www.applian.com/flvplayer/download_flv_player.php)
Dear Alphonse, thanks for your comments. Keep on sharing and following this thread.
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Dear Terry, thanks a lot for your excellent links and inputs. Really good learning materials.
Dear Srinivasa Rao. M, thanks for your video. It's really a nice one. Also, thanks for your explanations. I will send the videos soon. I hope the problem is somewhere on your end. Most of the films are with .flv extension. I suggest you try the following: download the FLV player from the following link. Then, all the video clips can be seen by you. If it's still not possible, please let me know. I will send them because all the videos you mentioned open on my PC. Just try and let me know.
[Download FLV Player](http://www.applian.com/flvplayer/download_flv_player.php)
Dear Alphonse, thanks for your comments. Keep on sharing and following this thread.
Regards.
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Safety Phrases and Standards: What Do They Mean?
Many non-governmental agencies affect the products and services offered to the safety industry. Those that will be discussed here are: American National Standards Institute, ASTM International, FM Global, National Fire Protection Association, Safety Equipment Institute, and Underwriters' Laboratories Inc.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a diversified and unique nonprofit organization that includes industry, standards-developing organizations, trade associations, professional and technical societies, government, labor, and consumer groups. ANSI was originally formed as the American Engineering Standards Committee on October 19, 1918. ANSI's mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems.
ASTM International
ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), was formed in 1898 when a group of engineers and scientists got together to address frequent rail breaks. Their work led to standardization on the steel used in railroad construction. ASTM International is a not-for-profit organization that provides a forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems, and services. It is one of the largest voluntary standards-developing organizations in the world. Standards developed at ASTM International are the work of over 30,000 members. These technical experts represent producers, users, consumers, government, and academia from over 120 countries. Members belong to one or more committees, each of which covers a subject area. These committees develop the more than 12,000 ASTM standards that can be found in the 77-volume Annual Book of ASTM Standards.
FM Global
FM (Factory Mutual) Global is one of the world's largest commercial and industrial property insurance and risk management organizations specializing in property protection. It was formed in 1835 by Zachariah Allen, who felt the need for an industrial insurance group to focus on loss control. FM Global has six business units, and each unit helps its clients manage their property risks through a variety of products and services. The FM Approvals business unit certifies industrial and commercial products and services. When a product or service meets FM Approvals' standards, it is issued the FM Approved mark to signify it will perform as expected and support property loss prevention. The FM Approvals business unit backs its evaluations with scientific research and testing and lists more than 45,000 certified products in its Approval Guide.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1896 and headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts. NFPA membership totals more than 81,000 individuals and more than 80 national trade and professional organizations. NFPA's mission is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other life quality-altering hazards by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. NFPA's 300 codes and standards influence every building, process, service, design, and installation in the U.S. and many of those used in other countries. The National Electric Code (NFPA 70), Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), and Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code (NFPA 30) are widely used.
Safety Equipment Institute (SEI)
The Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) was organized in 1981 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. It is a private, nonprofit organization with third-party certification programs to test and certify a wide array of safety equipment. SEI's certification programs are accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in accordance with the standard, ISO Guide 65, General Requirements for Bodies Operating Product Certification Systems. SEI certification programs include ongoing product testing and quality assurance audits of product models voluntarily submitted by manufacturers. All product testing is done in accordance with the selected voluntary, government, or other standards available for the given product. SEI will certify the manufacturer's product model and grant the right to use the SEI certification label when (1) the testing lab has determined that the product model has been tested and successfully meets the appropriate product standard, and (2) the quality assurance auditor has determined that the manufacturer complies with SEI quality assurance requirements. SEI publishes a certified product list, and it is continuously updated to reflect the latest information. SEI DOES NOT offer a warranty for the performance of the product, but having a product certified by SEI shows that the manufacturer is taking responsibility for producing a quality product.
Underwriters' Laboratories Inc. (UL)
Underwriters' Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety certification organization that has been testing products and writing safety standards since 1894. Annually, UL evaluates more than 19,000 types of products, components, materials, and systems with 21 billion UL Marks appearing on 71,000 manufacturers' products each year. UL's mission is to promote safe living and working environments by the application of safety science and hazard-based safety engineering. This is supported by 127 inspection centers, 66 laboratory, testing, and certification facilities, and a staff of 6,200.
Product Reference:
American National Standards Institute
• Eyewear
• Hard Hats
• Fall Protection
• Eye Wash/Showers
American Society for Testing and Materials
• Clothing
• Footwear
Factory Mutual
• Lighting
• Safety Cans
National Fire Protection Association
• Cabinets
• Lighting
• Respirators
Safety Equipment Institute
• Air Monitors
• Eyewear
• Hard Hats
Underwriters' Laboratories
• Lighting
• Lockout/Tagout
• Safety Cans
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Many non-governmental agencies affect the products and services offered to the safety industry. Those that will be discussed here are: American National Standards Institute, ASTM International, FM Global, National Fire Protection Association, Safety Equipment Institute, and Underwriters' Laboratories Inc.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a diversified and unique nonprofit organization that includes industry, standards-developing organizations, trade associations, professional and technical societies, government, labor, and consumer groups. ANSI was originally formed as the American Engineering Standards Committee on October 19, 1918. ANSI's mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems.
ASTM International
ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), was formed in 1898 when a group of engineers and scientists got together to address frequent rail breaks. Their work led to standardization on the steel used in railroad construction. ASTM International is a not-for-profit organization that provides a forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems, and services. It is one of the largest voluntary standards-developing organizations in the world. Standards developed at ASTM International are the work of over 30,000 members. These technical experts represent producers, users, consumers, government, and academia from over 120 countries. Members belong to one or more committees, each of which covers a subject area. These committees develop the more than 12,000 ASTM standards that can be found in the 77-volume Annual Book of ASTM Standards.
FM Global
FM (Factory Mutual) Global is one of the world's largest commercial and industrial property insurance and risk management organizations specializing in property protection. It was formed in 1835 by Zachariah Allen, who felt the need for an industrial insurance group to focus on loss control. FM Global has six business units, and each unit helps its clients manage their property risks through a variety of products and services. The FM Approvals business unit certifies industrial and commercial products and services. When a product or service meets FM Approvals' standards, it is issued the FM Approved mark to signify it will perform as expected and support property loss prevention. The FM Approvals business unit backs its evaluations with scientific research and testing and lists more than 45,000 certified products in its Approval Guide.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1896 and headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts. NFPA membership totals more than 81,000 individuals and more than 80 national trade and professional organizations. NFPA's mission is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other life quality-altering hazards by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. NFPA's 300 codes and standards influence every building, process, service, design, and installation in the U.S. and many of those used in other countries. The National Electric Code (NFPA 70), Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), and Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code (NFPA 30) are widely used.
Safety Equipment Institute (SEI)
The Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) was organized in 1981 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. It is a private, nonprofit organization with third-party certification programs to test and certify a wide array of safety equipment. SEI's certification programs are accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in accordance with the standard, ISO Guide 65, General Requirements for Bodies Operating Product Certification Systems. SEI certification programs include ongoing product testing and quality assurance audits of product models voluntarily submitted by manufacturers. All product testing is done in accordance with the selected voluntary, government, or other standards available for the given product. SEI will certify the manufacturer's product model and grant the right to use the SEI certification label when (1) the testing lab has determined that the product model has been tested and successfully meets the appropriate product standard, and (2) the quality assurance auditor has determined that the manufacturer complies with SEI quality assurance requirements. SEI publishes a certified product list, and it is continuously updated to reflect the latest information. SEI DOES NOT offer a warranty for the performance of the product, but having a product certified by SEI shows that the manufacturer is taking responsibility for producing a quality product.
Underwriters' Laboratories Inc. (UL)
Underwriters' Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety certification organization that has been testing products and writing safety standards since 1894. Annually, UL evaluates more than 19,000 types of products, components, materials, and systems with 21 billion UL Marks appearing on 71,000 manufacturers' products each year. UL's mission is to promote safe living and working environments by the application of safety science and hazard-based safety engineering. This is supported by 127 inspection centers, 66 laboratory, testing, and certification facilities, and a staff of 6,200.
Product Reference:
American National Standards Institute
• Eyewear
• Hard Hats
• Fall Protection
• Eye Wash/Showers
American Society for Testing and Materials
• Clothing
• Footwear
Factory Mutual
• Lighting
• Safety Cans
National Fire Protection Association
• Cabinets
• Lighting
• Respirators
Safety Equipment Institute
• Air Monitors
• Eyewear
• Hard Hats
Underwriters' Laboratories
• Lighting
• Lockout/Tagout
• Safety Cans
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Dear all, plz find the video attached. Regards, Hansa vyas
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Just have a look at another contribution from my side on Near Miss. It's a really great video.
@Terry, thanks a lot for your write-up.
@Hansa, thanks for your video. Keep on sharing.
Regards.
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@Terry, thanks a lot for your write-up.
@Hansa, thanks for your video. Keep on sharing.
Regards.
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Dear All,
Thank you for the guidance and the great opportunities to interact with you. Yesterday, I showed a safety movie to our executives and employees during the closing ceremony of Safety Week at our plant.
Suggestions for Confined Spaces
Please provide some suggestions on confined spaces and the precautions to take when working in a sulfur furnace (confined space).
Thanks again to all.
Regards,
Nirav
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Thank you for the guidance and the great opportunities to interact with you. Yesterday, I showed a safety movie to our executives and employees during the closing ceremony of Safety Week at our plant.
Suggestions for Confined Spaces
Please provide some suggestions on confined spaces and the precautions to take when working in a sulfur furnace (confined space).
Thanks again to all.
Regards,
Nirav
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Please go through the link below. You will get some ideas. If you have any specific questions, please raise your query so that any forum members can assist you.
https://www.citehr.com/234749-power-plant-safety.html
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https://www.citehr.com/234749-power-plant-safety.html
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Another one from my side... Something different this time, a clipping from the movie. Enjoy and hope to get comments on this. Keep on sharing.
Dear Terry, thanks for your links. Keep on sharing.
Regards.
From India
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Dear Terry, thanks for your links. Keep on sharing.
Regards.
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Dear all, I am back after a long break (extremely sorry for the long break). I was very happy to see our contributions in our forum with lots of new senior members, new topics, and hot discussions. I especially thank everyone for their participation. Viewers, please drop your words/commands as they will help to encourage more participation in our forum.
TO ALL HANDS:
Please share your expertise with us, especially seniors. It helps our EHS members and newcomers.
Dear KVS, you are truly the best! Thank you so much for everything. Keep on sharing.
Dear dipil, you have done a great job on our forum. Great effort from your side. Keep on sharing, buddy.
Dear Srinivasa Rao (Kundu), thank you for your continuous postings. Keep on sharing.
Dear TG Penney, you are always the best, Mr. Penney. Keep on sharing.
Dear all, I will start my contribution with Forklift videos. Please see the attached file. Keep on sharing.
Thank you.
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TO ALL HANDS:
Please share your expertise with us, especially seniors. It helps our EHS members and newcomers.
Dear KVS, you are truly the best! Thank you so much for everything. Keep on sharing.
Dear dipil, you have done a great job on our forum. Great effort from your side. Keep on sharing, buddy.
Dear Srinivasa Rao (Kundu), thank you for your continuous postings. Keep on sharing.
Dear TG Penney, you are always the best, Mr. Penney. Keep on sharing.
Dear all, I will start my contribution with Forklift videos. Please see the attached file. Keep on sharing.
Thank you.
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Welcome back to the forum. I hope you enjoyed your vacation and everything is fine at your end. Keep on sharing, and let us do our best for the sake of all.
Great Presentation from Terry
Again, a great presentation from your side. What an EHS Pro is supposed to do seems good.
Upcoming Video on Horseplay
Let's watch another one from my side on horseplay.
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Great Presentation from Terry
Again, a great presentation from your side. What an EHS Pro is supposed to do seems good.
Upcoming Video on Horseplay
Let's watch another one from my side on horseplay.
Regards
From India
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Dear all,
Another one from my side...
Dear Dipil, thanks for your horseplay video; really nice one! Keep up the good work.
Dear Dinesh, thanks for your commands.
Dear Penney, thanks for your battery tips and presentation.
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Another one from my side...
Dear Dipil, thanks for your horseplay video; really nice one! Keep up the good work.
Dear Dinesh, thanks for your commands.
Dear Penney, thanks for your battery tips and presentation.
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Nice animated movie on manual lifting again... I think one of our forum members is in search of data regarding manual handling. Please refer this video clip to him. Good one, and keep on sharing.
Horseplay Video
Now, just take a look at another one from my side on horseplay. Keep on sharing and keep up the pace.
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Horseplay Video
Now, just take a look at another one from my side on horseplay. Keep on sharing and keep up the pace.
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Dear all, another one from myside. . . Dear dipil, Thanks a lot for your video(i cant download due to network problem). . . Keep on sharing. . .
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Guiding Principles for Safe Excavation
I know the material states Alberta (my home province). However, the problem is worldwide. Improper excavation costs thousands, not to mention the risks to human life if done improperly. Here are a few guiding principles from my side of the pond.
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I know the material states Alberta (my home province). However, the problem is worldwide. Improper excavation costs thousands, not to mention the risks to human life if done improperly. Here are a few guiding principles from my side of the pond.
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Dear Terry, great job again. It's new to me that April is celebrated as Safe Digging Month in your country. It shows the awareness level and importance your nation places on safety. Keep on sharing your expertise with us.
Dear Raghu, the home safety animation was really good. You know, this is one of the modifications we are making to the stairs of our office buildings. Thanks for sharing.
@ All, enjoy another one from my side. Don't engage in such horseplay in your workplace.
@DUB07650, what problem are you facing? Please tell me exactly. I will help you resolve it and assure you that you will feel proud once you download and add these to your collections. Come up with a specific reply.
@School of International Language, nice to see your post. I request you to come forward with new articles or presentations, or simply post the link so that whoever is interested can download the same. However, thanks and keep participating.
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Dear Raghu, the home safety animation was really good. You know, this is one of the modifications we are making to the stairs of our office buildings. Thanks for sharing.
@ All, enjoy another one from my side. Don't engage in such horseplay in your workplace.
@DUB07650, what problem are you facing? Please tell me exactly. I will help you resolve it and assure you that you will feel proud once you download and add these to your collections. Come up with a specific reply.
@School of International Language, nice to see your post. I request you to come forward with new articles or presentations, or simply post the link so that whoever is interested can download the same. However, thanks and keep participating.
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Dear all, Mr. Dipil, I'm sorry, but due to a network connection issue yesterday, the file was not uploaded. Here you go.
Dear Penney, thank you so much for your continuous contribution to our CiteHR EHS forum. Keep on sharing.
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Dear Penney, thank you so much for your continuous contribution to our CiteHR EHS forum. Keep on sharing.
Regards.
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Dear all, Another one from myside regarding "Report unsafe condition". . . keep on sharing. . .
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Dear All, Have a look into another contribution from my side on "Near Miss"...
Video Feedback
Dear Raghu, both videos were great. Keep on sharing.
Appreciation for Data
Dear Terry, thanks for the great data regarding the Arc Flash.
Keep on sharing and keep up the pace.
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Video Feedback
Dear Raghu, both videos were great. Keep on sharing.
Appreciation for Data
Dear Terry, thanks for the great data regarding the Arc Flash.
Keep on sharing and keep up the pace.
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Dear all,
Another one from my side regarding "General Safety Rules."
Dear Dipil, thanks for your "Near Miss video." Keep in touch.
Dear Dinesh, thanks for your comments, Mr. Dinesh. Always keep an eye on our CiteHR EHS forum; you will benefit a lot from it.
Keep on sharing.
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Another one from my side regarding "General Safety Rules."
Dear Dipil, thanks for your "Near Miss video." Keep in touch.
Dear Dinesh, thanks for your comments, Mr. Dinesh. Always keep an eye on our CiteHR EHS forum; you will benefit a lot from it.
Keep on sharing.
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Dear All Have a look into the video and let me know your comments please... Shall we use this in safety training programes or not? Dear Raghu: Nice one from you... Thanks and keep on sharing...
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Dear All,
Another one from my side...
Dear Dipil, Thanks for your video. One of our Ergonomics threads is getting popular, which is why I posted a video related to laptop ergonomics tips. Keep on sharing.
Thank you.
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Another one from my side...
Dear Dipil, Thanks for your video. One of our Ergonomics threads is getting popular, which is why I posted a video related to laptop ergonomics tips. Keep on sharing.
Thank you.
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Dear Mr. Pravin, Warm welcome to this beautiful forum where people openly share their expertise. Hope you will also do the same and enjoy the discussions here.
Videos on Office Stress
As per the request of many forum members, I am attaching videos on Office Stress. Let's have a look into the first one regarding office stress.
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Videos on Office Stress
As per the request of many forum members, I am attaching videos on Office Stress. Let's have a look into the first one regarding office stress.
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Hello everyone, I am back .... Please find attached a funny Safety commercial on Seat Belt regards, Firoz
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I am new to this site but have found it to be very good. You all are really very cooperative and helpful. Please find the attachment of the HV electric current effect that might be helpful to all.
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Just have a look at the attached video. Let's try not to make this mistake from our end for the betterment of our environment.
@ajaygodhane, welcome and thanks for sharing the presentation. I look forward to more contributions from your side.
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@ajaygodhane, welcome and thanks for sharing the presentation. I look forward to more contributions from your side.
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Dear Hansa The video clip which you attached is the same which I have posted in just above posting... Please take care to avoid such repetitive sharing...
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Dear Dipil, thank you for all the videos. Keep up the good work.
Team,
The HV presentation that Ajay posted earlier does not work on my PC. Could someone please forward it to my email? I am available at [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons].
Thanks in advance.
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Team,
The HV presentation that Ajay posted earlier does not work on my PC. Could someone please forward it to my email? I am available at [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons].
Thanks in advance.
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Nice to see your contribution, Raghu. Thanks, and keep on sharing. I have sent you the HV presentation. Please check.
Attached Video Review
Now let's have a look at the attached video. We can show this to highlight the need for expertise in doing any job.
Keep on sharing and keep up the pace, friends.
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Attached Video Review
Now let's have a look at the attached video. We can show this to highlight the need for expertise in doing any job.
Keep on sharing and keep up the pace, friends.
Regards.
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Dear All, Just for addition.. Here are few accident vedios. Regards, Inderjeet Singh"Born to lead"
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Nice to see your contribution to the thread, Inderjeet Singh. Keep on sharing!
Lack of Risk Assessment
@ ALL
Let's have a look at another contribution of mine. We may use this to deliver the topic "Lack of Risk Assessment."
Keep on sharing and keep up the pace.
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Lack of Risk Assessment
@ ALL
Let's have a look at another contribution of mine. We may use this to deliver the topic "Lack of Risk Assessment."
Keep on sharing and keep up the pace.
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Hi.. Dipil.. I sent you vedios.. Hope you liked the same.. Dear All, There is one more vedio, which shows the inportance of seat bealt. Regards, Inderjeet Singh" Born to lead"
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Dear Inderjeet, I got the videos. Thanks for the same. It's good, no doubt. The video regarding the seat belt is good. It's really horrible how people are thrown out from the vehicle because they are not wearing seat belts.
Spiderman's Actions in the Video
Now let's have a look into the actions of Spiderman in the video. The modern techniques of Fall Protection are not affecting him. Can we allow such things in our workplace? NOOOOOOO!!! Effectively, it can be used for fall protection training.
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Spiderman's Actions in the Video
Now let's have a look into the actions of Spiderman in the video. The modern techniques of Fall Protection are not affecting him. Can we allow such things in our workplace? NOOOOOOO!!! Effectively, it can be used for fall protection training.
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Dear All, Here are more.. Good for the training of drivers. Regards, Inderjeet Sing"Born To Lead."
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And here are more.. Regards, Inderjeet Singh "Born to lead"
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Dear All, Just watched another contribution from my side... something that can reignite the interest of participants in any training program.
@ Inderjeet, Nice contributions... Keep them coming...
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@ Inderjeet, Nice contributions... Keep them coming...
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Dear Dipil, It was really nice. Even I did not notice the bear. Dear All, Please find the attached vedios as my new contribution. Regards, Inderjeet Singh "Born to Lead"
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