Safety-The Path of life

  Safety in Manual  material  Handling (Six steps for Safe Manual Handling) Improper ways of manual lifting may cause back pain, slip Disc or painful hernia as it subjects the muscles of  human  body to varying degrees of stress and also there is a sharp increase in the pressure exerted on  intervertebral  disc of the spinal column. The following six steps give  proper  method of manual handling lifting. The principles explained in these six steps apply equally to office or factory floor employees and to lifts involving light or heavy, large or small loads: Step-1: Position the feet Place your feet body- which apart with one foot alongside  of  the object and other slightly behind. This position gives you good balance and wide enough bases to perform the lift. The rear foot is in a position for the  up-ward  thrust of the lift. Step-2: Straight back and bend knees Bend your knees and use the  sit down  position. Keep the back straight (“straight” does not mean ‘vertical’) Tighten your

SAFE MAINTENANCE PRACTICE- WORKING IN CONFINED SPACES A   confined space   is the inside space of any tank, large   pipeline , sewer in which any gas, fume, vapor or dust is likely to be present to such an extent so as to involve risk to persons going inside. Example: reaction vessel, closed tanks, large ducts, sewers, pipelines, enclosed drains, pits open-topped tanks, vats, enclosed and ill-ventilated rooms, furnaces, ovens, etc. Read this article for a better understanding of   confined space hazards and safety . CONFINED SPACE HAZARDS Presence of toxic gases inside vessels or pipelines in harmful concentrations. Presence of explosive gases and mixtures inside the vessel pipeline, which may cause an explosion when heated or ignited by a flame. The danger of asphyxiation for want of oxygen for breathing due to the presence of a high percentage of solvent vapor or gas used for purging inside the vessel. Safety precaution for entering in confined space Necessary work and safety permit

  PRESSURE TESTING (Hydro & Pneumatic) SAFETY PROCEDURE Hydro pressure testing safety in pipeline construction The objective of Hydro & Pneumatic Testing : To familiarize workforce with ongoing  Hydro Testing , Pneumatic Strength Testing , Line Blowing & Filling activities (Pressure Testing): Hydro & Pneumatic Strength Testing, Line Blowing, Filling All pressure and leak testing must have competed in accordance with the Procedure and Safe Work Method. Formal records of pressure and leak testing are maintained and kept. Work carried out by only qualified and experienced persons. The person in Charge – Responsibilities: All equipment, plant, and devices used for pressure and leak testing are properly rated, adequate calibrated, maintained and checked. Arrange spill storage. PTW precautions are followed. Barricade the testing area to control unauthorized entry. All personnel should be communicating about starting these activities preferably through the PA system. Only esse