When doing either welding and burning operations , employee will follow the following precautions.
Before starting burn or weld area will be inspected to ensure that sparks or molten will not fall on combustible materials.
Welding or burning in hazardous area with out obtaining written authorization from the responsible authority is prohibited.
Check to be sure that suitable fire extinguishing equipment is available in work area vicinity.
Each employee is responsible for maintaining the burning or welding equipment is using in safe operating condition.
10. HAND & POWER TOOLS
1. Proper instructions and training will be given to all workers to insure that the workers are using correct and safe tools for the jobs.
2. ABSAR co. will provide high quality tools and eleminate risk of accidents.
3. Only trained workers will be allowed to use power tools.
4. Good maintenance , proper usage and adequate supervision will be made in time.
5. Hand tools will be regularly inspected before and and after use and repair will be done immediately if deficiencies are noted.
6. Poor or dangerous tools will be removed immediately from job site.
7. All the tools will be kept clean, protected against corrosion.
8. Periodically checkup , clean and lubrication will be done for all the tools.
9. Cutting edges will be kept sharp to use in safe.
10. Tools will be stored in tool box after use every day.
11. Right tools will be selected for the job.
12. During use of electrical power tools , voltage ratings on the name plate, the condition of the plug top , the robust protection for the conductor insulation , the condition and position of the cable will be checked before use
13. Protective fuses will be checked that they are of the correct ratings for the circuit before putting a power tool into service.
14. Before using a power tools grounding connections will be checked.
15. Compressors will be operated by trained technicians.
16. Horsplay will be strictly forbidden if any labours found he will be panelized.
17. Extra precautions will be taken during use of compressor.
18. .Air compressors will be regularly inspected , tested and maintained.
19. A daily checkup will be done before starting the machine.
20. Fuel, water, oil level will be checked every day before starting the machine.
21. Air hose will be checked every day before using the compressor in operation.
22. Damage air hose will be removed from the job site immediately.
23. Air compressors will be kept every day after work at a proper place where it will be safe and avoid any accident.
24. Experienced electrician shall be assigned to do inspection and repair of all electrical power tools and apply the color coding after the inspection showing that it is ready and safe for use.
25. All electrical temporary connections for construction use shall be 3 pin plug and the circuit protected with the GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) in all instances.
26. All electrical extension cables and temporary lighting connections shall comply with the cable management proposed by the ABSAR.
27. No electrical lines I cables of any power tools shall be directly inserted to female receptacles without a male plug. Any violator shall be penalized.
28. No non electrical crew shall be allowed to repair or conduct any work related to electricity shall be allowed. Violators shall be penalized.
29. Avoid many connections or joints in a single electrical lines or cables.
30. Color coding to be complied by ABSAR for an efficient monitoring of power tools and equipment.
11. FIRE PROTECTION AND HAZARDS
Each supervisor is obliged to maintain a constant awareness of the fire potential in his area of responsibility.
If a potential fire hazard is noted, the supervisor will initiate corrective action or notify safety officer about the problem.
Good housekeeping, safe work area good wiring installation and protection of combustible materials will be maintained to minimize potential sources of fire.
All fires will be reported to the client construction representative and loss prevention.
Fire Drill to be conducted in a regular basis to enhance awareness on tha part of the workers.
Controling Flammable and Combustible Storage
1. Storage area separated from combustible material by 3m 2. Storage area locked and vented
3. Storage area protected from vehicular/ industrial motorized traffic 4. Portable pressurized (Full or Empty) cylinders secured when not in use 5. Area have proper signage or placard in place
6. A current or updated list of dangerous goods on site in construction trailer
7. A portable extinguisher in close proximity to storage and work areas(minimum rating 4A-40BC fire extinguisher)
8. Storage area away from egress and access routes to the site
9. The site supervisor and or safety coordinator shall be responsible for all flammable and combustible storage
Hot works operations and control of igniton sources:
1. The area shall be clear of flammable and combustible materials
2. Fire watch assigned during hot works operation and for a period of 60 minutes after its completion to the person responsible for the hot works.
3. A final inspection of the hot works area 4 hours after completion will be completed by site supervisor or designate.
4. All work shall be performed by trained or certified personnel
5. Adjacent to any hot works operations – cutting torch, welding, torching and or hot tar pots a minimum rating 4A-40BC fire extinguisher shall be provided.
6. Proper ventilation, as required
7. Safety coordinator shall issue a hot works permit prior to any work
Training of site personnel on evacuation .
1. Site orientation and company safety guidelines will be given to each new worker on site by the safety coordinator.
2. Regular fire safety meetings incorporated into regular safety meetings(tailgate meetings) 3. Simulated fire drills as applicable and warranted will be given by the safety coordinator.