A summarised description of various EHS requirements point vise to discuss in daily tier meeting. This topics will help each function to learn key EHS requirements of more than 24 EHS aspects such as height, hot, electrical work, LOTO, confined space, machine guarding, PPEs, work permit, risk assess...
A summarised description of various EHS requirements point vise to discuss in daily tier meeting. This topics will help each function to learn key EHS requirements of more than 24 EHS aspects such as height, hot, electrical work, LOTO, confined space, machine guarding, PPEs, work permit, risk assessment, ladder safety, pressure vessels, fire protection, high noise, hazard communication, hand tools, chemical safety, gas cylinder handling, rack safety, accident management, secondary containment, etc.
5 Minute Safety Talk What is 5 Minute Safety Talk? 5 minute Safety talk is an awareness session in which various EHS requirements is communicated by various team leaders to his/her team. What is objective? To reduce the accident by increasing knowledge & awareness among employee of various EHS requirements. What will be the platform to do safety talk? Daily Dept. tier meeting – at the starting of tier meeting Who will be leader to discuss safety talk? Meeting Co-ordinator/leader and Dept. HOD will ensure the sustainability. What will be schedule & the topic of discussion? Each day one topic will be discussed and for each day in a month topics has been already defined.
5 Minutes Safety Talk Schedule Week 1 Safety Talk Topic Monday Safety Risk assessment Tuesday Impact assessment Wednesday Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) Thursday Machine Guarding Friday Confined Space Saturday Secondary Containment Week 2 Safety Talk Topic Monday Fall Prevention/ Work at Height Tuesday Ladder safety Wednesday Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) Thursday Electrical Safety Friday Logout/Tagout Saturday Hazard communication Week 3 Safety Talk Topic Monday Pressure vessel Tuesday Lifting Tools and Tackles safety Wednesday Fire Prevention and Protection Thursday Hearing Protection & conservation Friday Hazardous waste management Saturday Hand & power tools Week 4 Safety Talk Topic Monday Lab & Chemical Safety Tuesday Compressed Gas cylinder handling Wednesday Rack Safety Thursday Accident Management Friday Emergency Response and Evacuation Plan Saturday Work Permit system
Safety Risk Assessment What is Risk assessment? A risk assessment is a process of identifying various hazards and risk that area currently exist or may appear in the workplace or process and what kind of injury it may cause to the person. This process will also help to define suitable control measure to reduce the identified risk. What are core requirements? Risk assessment of each individual routine and non-routine activity shall be done for dept. well in advance to identify all probable risk associated with the various job. The risk assessment must cover all possible aspects, hazards involved in the activity/Job including environmental aspects and their control measures. Prior review and approval of risk assessment shall be taken from HOD and EHS team member. Risk assessment shall be revised on periodic basis or if new job or missed activity are identified with approval of dept. head and EHS team member. The approved risk assessment shall be easily available at site and site supervisor or process owner and people performing task must be trained on approved risk assessment.
Environment Aspect Impact What is Environment Aspect Impact? Environment Aspect Impact is a process of identifying the environmental impacts of each routine and non-routine process and machinery including probable emergency situations that might cause due to process. What are core requirements? EAI of each individual routine and non-routine process shall be done for each dept. EAI must identify all probable non-compliance and emergency situation that might arise from process and might cause major environmental damage. Control measure for each probable no-compliance and emergency situation shall be define and implemented well in advance. Prior review and approval of EAI shall be taken from HOD and EHS team member. EAI shall be revised on periodic basis or if change in existing process or machine or new process or machine is introduced.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (1/2) What is Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs)? Personal protective equipment is protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the Person’s body from injury. There are various type of PPEs are available based on task. How do I know which and what type of PPE shall I use doing my job? The Risk assessment of process and PPE evaluation matrix shall define which and what type of PPEs shall be worn during the process. Use of right type of PPEs is very important while working wrong type of PPE can be least effective against risk or has potential to cause accident as well. What are the core requirements? Process specific PPEs matrix shall be displayed at working site in all dept. PPEs shall be stored sufficient stock and maintain in hygienic and healthy manner and shall be easily available for entire team at the time requirement. Inspect your PPEs daily before use and Defective PPEs shall not be use while working and shall be discarded immediately. While handling chemical refer MSDS to use right type of PPEs to protect yourself.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (2/2) From where I can get my PPEs? EHS dept. provides PPEs on defined time and place. User dept. need to provide details of required PPEs such as name of PPEs, type, nos. in PPEs issue slip with approval of HOD. Where can I store my PPEs? PPEs shall be store in dedicated PPEs storage cabinets only in healthy and hygienic condition. Sufficient stock of PPEs shall be maintained for routine operation and emergency situation as well.
Machine Guarding What is Machine Guarding? Machine guarding is a safety feature on or around manufacturing or other engineering equipment consisting of a shield or device covering hazardous areas of a machine to prevent contact with body parts or to control hazard. When is machine guarding require? Machine guarding must require for any rotating, moving, penduline machine part in which person body part or garment may trap and may cause injury. What are the core requirements? The machine guarding must be designed in such a way that not even finger or garment can be get caught or inserted either intentionally or unintentionally. The interlocking system for machine guarding is recommended severity is very high based on risk assessment. The health inspection of machine guarding shall be done in preventive maintenance & annually. The operation of any machine or operation without adequate machine guarding is strictly prohibited. For any reason if the machine guarding needs to remove in that case LOTO needs to take before removal of machine guarding. The manpower must be trained enough to ensure none of the manpower removes the machine guarding in the running condition of machine or in the middle of operation. Labelling with caution sign must be present on each machine guarding as a part of hazard communication.
Confined Space (1/2) What is Confined Space? A confined space is That has limited opening size or restricted entry and exit That has not been designed for continuous human occupancy That has large enough for an employee to enter and perform work Types of confined Space 1. Permit Require & 2. Permit Not Require Permit Required confided space: A confined space that contains or potential to contain any hazards that can risk the entrant either directly or indirectly such as hazardous atmosphere, High or very cold temperature, electrical shock, rotating parts. Permit not required confined space: A confined space that does not contain or potential to contain any hazards inside area. How to defined the type of confined Space? A Pre-risk assessment must be done to identify possible hazards involved in confined space and type of confined space. Each permit required confined space must be label with “Permit required confined space”
Confined Space (2/2) What are the core requirements? Each permit required confined space must be identified, labelled and entry must be restricted. All the person working inside confined space must be trained before entering inside confined space. Before entering confined space, emergency rescue plan, rescue team and rescue equipment must be available and same has to be checked during work permit approval. Work permit has to be issued each time entering confined space and only after approval work can be started. Based on approved risk assessment, defined rest time to be provided on periodic time period to get out the person or entrant from confined space. Perform atmospheric monitoring prior to entry and at every 30 min of interval. If environment inside confined space is not favourable, in that case use blower or exhauster or provide SCABA, oxygen supply or any other respiratory system to the entrant. In case of multiple hazardous energy sources in confined space, the LOTO must be applied. How many team member require for permit required confined space entry? There must be minimum 3 person require for any permit required confined space entry. Entrant: Who will work inside the confined space Attendant: who will stay outside of the confined space and monitor and assist entrant for entry, exit and communication. Rescue person : In case of any emergency rescue person will communicate the emergency to emergency response team and provide first aid treatment such CPR, AED meanwhile to entrant.
Secondary Containment What is secondary containment? "Secondary containment” is a control measure that is placed or built around a liquid or semi- liquid storage vessel to prevent its contents from escaping to adjacent environment. When secondary containment is require? The secondary containment to be provided to all hazardous liquid and semi-liquid material while storage, handling and transportation to prevent environment contamination. What should be the capacity of secondary containment? The storage capacity of secondary containment is 110% of largest vessel volume. What are the core requirements of secondary containment? Separate secondary containment to be provided for non-compatible material, corrosive, flammable and toxic material. Secondary containment for outdoor location should be weatherproof, should have shed, drainage valve and overflow line, etc. Periodic inspection of each secondary containment shall be done to ensure secondary containment is empty.
Fall Protection/ work at Height What is height work and when Height work permit is Require? Height work permit is required at greater of equal to 1.2 meter or 4 feet and on flat roof which are without handrail and if work area is within 6 feet of edge of building. What PPEs or equipments shall be use while working at Height? Helmet, Safety shoes, hand gloves, goggles, safety harness or safety belt, Lifeline, zip line, Ladder, scaffolding, scissor lift, etc. What are the core requirements or precautions shall be taken while working at height? Only trained and authorised person with adequate PPEs and full body harness shall be allowed to work at height based on risk assessment. Only inspected and fit equipment (ladder, scaffolding, scissor lift, etc) and tool (safety harness, lifeline, fall arrestor, etc) shall be use for work at height. Risk assessment of routine and non-routine height work shall be done in advance and accordingly adequate fall prevention measures shall be taken for each individual location to tie safety belt or lifeline such as anchor point.
Ladder Safety (1/2) When is ladder require? Whenever your working height is more than 4 ft. or 1.2 meter from ground floor, the ladder will be required. How many type of ladders are there? There are two type of ladder 1) Portable ladder 2) Fixed Ladder What are the core requirements to use the ladder? The ladder must be inspected, approved and fit for use. Do not use defective ladder for any reason and remove defective ladder from service. Only trained and authorized person is allowed to work on ladder. The fixed ladder shall have monkey cage or fall prevention mechanism above 20 ft. Always maintain three point of contact while using ladder. The fixed ladder above 20 ft shall have access control system to prevent unauthorized access. Portable ladders shall be locked to defined area to prevent unauthorized use. Fall protection must be worn when working on the sixth step or higher. Only a “Type I” ladder with a minimum rating of 120 kg is acceptable for use. Work permit shall be taken for use of ladder. Periodic inspection (six monthly) of ladder shall be done and inspection tag shall be there on each ladder.
Ladder Safety (2/2) What precautions shall be taken before of while using ladder? Always use 4 to 1 ratio rule: For every 4 feet height, the base of ladder mist be 1 feet from wall or upper support it rest against Metal ladders are prohibited for electrical work– except if they are part of a fixed ladder system or scaffold. When ascending and descending a ladder, face the approved side of the ladder, use at least one hand to grasp the ladder, and do not carry tools or materials in your hands. Always climb up and down forward – face and body shall be towards ladder. All extension ladders 8’ or taller shall have a tie-off rope, non-skid safety feet and be tied-off. Company portable ladders may not be used by contractors unless written approval, however fixed ladders may.. If a ladder is used to reach a higher platform, the top of the ladder must extend three (3) feet past the platform. Ladders used in traffic areas must be secured or barricaded to prevent displacement. Never stand or sit on top of step ladders until it is platform ladder. Ensure steps are not grease or oily to prevent slip hazard.
Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) What is Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)? A PIT is a mobile, power-propelled truck used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials. Which PIT is in use at our site and by whom? Forklift by Dispatch Stacker by Store and Dispatch What are the core requirement for operation of PIT? Only trained, fit, healthy and authorised (licence holder) operator is allowed to operate PIT & Driver Information chart shall be labeled on each PIT. Operator must use adequate PPEs such as safety shoes, Helmet, goggles and wear seal belt at the time of PIT operation. D aily Inspection of PIT has to be done with inspection checklist and records to be maintain. Annual external inspection has to be done by DISH (Director of Industrial Safety and Health) approved vendor in Form-10 and load capacity should be labelled on each PIT. Internal inspection of each PIT shall be done on periodic basis as per Preventive maintenance schedule. Battery-charging installations must be in areas designated for that purpose. Company recommends speed limits at or below 10 km per hour (6 miles per hour) .
Electrical Safety What are core requirement of Electrical Safety? Only authorized & trained employee or certified electrician is allowed to work on electrical panels All tools and meters shall be inspected before working to prevent electrical shock or faulty readings. Metal ladders shall not be use while electrical work to prevent contact with live electrical equipment. Each electrical panel must have hazard communication labels of Electrical Hazard. No joints, open, cut, exposed electrical cables are allowed during work. Electrical cable can be pass through underground trench and overhead, no cable can be pass on ground to avoid any cuts. Adequate and right type of PPEs shall be used based on risk assessment. Adequate rubber sheet needs to put below electrical equipment to avoid electrical shock. Apply LOTO to take any maintenance on any electrical Equipment. Do not store or operate electrical panel on wet area or in rainy seasons. Provide adequate earthing and bonding to each electrical equipment. Use electrical cables and panels as per required power requirement.
LockOut TagOut (LOTO) What is Lockout and TagOut (LOTO)? The term “lockout tagout” refers specifically to procedures used to ensure that equipment is shut down and inoperable until maintenance or repair work is completed. LOTO is used to keep employees safe from equipment or machinery that could injure or kill them if not managed correctly. When LOTO is require? LockOut TagOut (LOTO) is compulsory whenever there are single or multiple source of hazardous energy and person is working remotely to ensure that equipment is shut down and inoperable until task is completed. What are the Core requirements? All hazardous energy sources of each individual machine needs to be identified in advance. Appropriate tags & Locks must be used on each identified hazardous energy source during each maintenance or as and when require. Machine Specific LOTO procedure must be available at site and all the concern operator must be trained on same. Each individual performing work on machines must have their individual lock and tag identifying employee. In case of group work, group Lockout Tagout to be done and machine or process shall not be started till all the individual unlock the LOTO. There must be only one key of each individual lock, duplicate keys shall be destroyed. In case if any key lost or damage of any lock, the lock shall be destroyed.
Hazard Communication (1/2) What is hazard communication? Hazard Communication is all about identifying hazards in the workplace and communicating these hazards by labelling to ensure employee are aware about the identified hazards. What are some examples of hazard communication? Chemical hazards (toxic, flammable, corrosive, etc ) on bottle or containers (NFPA diamond) of each chemical. Physical hazard on machinery such as burn or cut hazard, guarded or exposed rotating part, Labelling of high noise area, etc. How to read Hazard from label? In case of chemical, the hazard can be communicated from NFPA diamond or COSHH ( Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations) symbol. In case of NFPA diamond, there are 4 category such as Blue as Health, Red as Fire, Yellow as reactivity and white is special hazard. Higher the number rating, more the chemical is hazardous. In case of special hazard it will be mentioned in lower white box. In case of COSHH symbol there are total 9 hazards for each special symbol is pre-define and same shall be labelled on each container.
Hazard Communication (2/2) What are the core requirements of hazard communication? Each chemical shall be labelled with the related hazard as per MSDS or manufacturer. If the chemical container is very small and practically nor feasible to label on it, put a tag on it. If the chemical is transferred from original container to any other container, that container shall also be labelled as all same hazard that are labelled on original container or as per MSDS. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of each chemical shall be maintained within department nearby chemical storage or usage location to access it at the time of accident or emergency. Each individual physical hazard of machine or process such as burn hazard, sharp edge, rotating parts, etc. shall be labelled at appropriate location even after adopting adequate control measure.
Pressure Vessel What is pressure vessel? A pressure vessel is a closed container designed to hold gases or liquids at a pressure substantially higher than the ambient pressure (>1 bar). Which are pressure vessels in our site? Nitrogen holding tank, air compressor holding tank, steriliser, autoclave, boiler, reactors, Heat exchanger, etc. Which are the core requirements? Each Pressure vessels must be identified, tested & labelled on site before use. Each dept. shall have inventory of pressure vessel with identification number, Safe working pressure (SWP) & design pressure, last inspection date and due date of next inspection including PM and external inspection. NDT & hydro test of each pressure shall be done on periodic basis and test Certificate (Form-11) shall be labelled on each vessel. No vessel can be operated at a pressure higher than SWP that mentioned in the certificate (Form 11). Each pressure vessel must have safety valve and it shall be tested in Preventive Maintenance. At the time of maintenance of pressure vessel use only like to like spares, do not use material which is not tested for designed pressure such as gasket, nut bolt, valve, etc. Pressure vessel must be replaced if it fails NDT or hydro test or after end of service life.
Lifting Tools and Tackles Safety Each lifting equipment must be examined by competent person and its certificate to be obtained and displayed in prescribed format. i.e. form-10 under Gujarat Factory Rules, 1964. Each Lifting machine, tools must have Safe working load (SWL) mentioned on it. The operator must be trained and licensed to operate personnel lifts. All employees are to have a safety belt or safety harness on and tied off when working out of manual personnel lifts, power platform lifts, scissors lifts, high-reach lifts, etc. Personnel are not to work or walk under lifts. The radius of lift shall be clear and barricaded to prevent any man material movement. Do not leave an unsecured and unattended load hanging on a hoist or chain fall. The use of steel slings with damaged strands or other defect is strictly prohibited. Perform visual inspection to detect any damage before each use.
Fire Protection & Prevention Based on fire load calculation and risk assessment the fire extinguishing equipments shall be available at working site. Be sure to locate the nearest fire extinguishers in your work area before starting work. All fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, fire blankets, etc. shall not obstructed. All fire protection and prevention equipments shall be checked on monthly basis. Combustible materials shall be kept away from steam lines, radiators, heaters, hot process and service lines. There shall be one dedicated fire watcher in case of crucial hot work job. For any job requiring hot work or open flame or welding, a fire extinguisher and fire watch must be within 20 feet of where the work is taking place. Portable power equipment must not be refueled while running or when hot. Attach the ground wire before refueling. Store flammables only in flame proof cabinets and properly labeled in designated areas. Fire blankets must be used to protect equipment, control panels, instrumentation etc. when welding, cutting, burning, or grinding overhead. After completion of hot work job, the area shall be reinspected after one hour to ensure there are no material left behind which cause fire after job completion.
Hearing Protection & conservation What is High Noise Area? When noise levels in the workplace are equal to or exceed 90 dBA as an eight-hour time-weighted average (TWA) those area is considered as a high noise area. What are the core requirement of working in high noise area? Hearing protection is mandatory in high noise area even for visitors. Annual audiometry test of all employee working in high noise is mandatory to inspect hearing capability. Hazard communication of “High Noise Area” is mandatory with instruction to wear hearing protection. Before implementing PPEs as hearing protection, other mean of noise reduction measure shall be evaluated such as substitution, engineering control. Substitution and engineering control are much more effective and cost effective compared to PPEs. Noise level monitoring (a noise survey) must be repeated at least once every 2 years or any change in facilities where employees are exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels (dBA) or more for an eight-hour TWA.
Hazardous Waste Management (1/2) What is hazardous waste? “Hazardous waste ” means any waste which by reason of any of its physical, chemical, reactive, toxic, flammable, explosive or corrosive characteristics causes danger or is likely to cause danger to health or environment, whether alone or when in contact with other wastes or substances. Which are major generating hazardous waste at out site? Date expired and out of specification drug, date expired chemicals, Raw material, used oil, used battery, contaminated containers of product (Primary packaging), chemicals, paints, oil, ETP sludge, MEE salt, used carbon, Boiler and incinerator ash, etc. How hazardous waste shall be packed and stored? Liquid and semi- liquid waste shall be packed in closed HDPE leak proof carboy or drum, in case of dry solid waste it shall be packed in HDPE bags. All the hazardous waste shall be stored at dedicated hazardous storage yard as per category behind BA1 HK scrap room. What precautions shall be taken while storage and handling of hazardous waste ? Suitable fire prevention and fighting measures shall be provide at storage places of hazardous waste. Person handling waste shall be trained and well aware about possible hazards, risk and their control measures. Person handling waste shall use adequate PPEs while handling waste to prevent any injury.
Hazardous Waste Management (2/2) What are the core requirements? Hazardous waste shall be segregated at the point of generation source only as per category to prevent any inter –reaction. Hazardous waste storage shall be dedicated and segregated category wise and access shall be restricted. Each hazardous waste container or bag shall be labelled before storage. Liquid hazardous waste shall be transported and stored with secondary containment to prevent any type of spillage, overflow or leakage and environmental contamination. Transportation & Disposal of hazardous waste The transportation & disposal of hazardous waste shall be done only through Pollution control board authorised service provider. Waste shall only be transported with valid waste manifest, transport emergency card (TREM card) and non-returnable gate pass. Vehicle transporting hazardous waste shall has GPS, fire extinguisher and fit and approved as per Motor vehicle act, 1988.
Hand and Power Tool Safety Always inspect your hand tools before each use to ensure it is fit for use and not damaged. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment while using any type of tool. Don't pocket sharp objects it might cause serious cut injury. Always use the right tool for your job, wrong tool can cause accident or injury. Keep the tools in designated workplace only where it could not damage from surrounding and do not cause injury to surroundings. Never carry a power tool by its cord. Use tools that are double-insulated or have a three-pronged cord and are plugged into a grounded receptacle. Don't work with greasy or oily hands or tool is slippery, clean the tool after each use to avoid oil or grease on it.
Chemical and Lab Safety Always refer MSDS of each chemical before usage and refer health hazards, precautions and spill response plan. Wear adequate PPEs (refer MSDS to choose right PPEs) before handling hazardous chemicals. Don’t taste or sniff chemicals or experiment with chemicals or equipments. Use cut resistant hand gloves while handling any broken glass. Use hazard communication label on each chemical bottle or glassware when it is transferred from original container. Never keep the area unattained and clean up the workplace properly before leaving. Always store flammable liquids/ chemicals into flameproof cabinets and corrosive chemicals into anti corrosive cabinets. In case of any chemical exposure or accident immediately report to supervisor/ shift incharge/ nearby person and EHS for immediate treatment. Use secondary containment for storage of liquid chemicals of adequate size and capacity. Store chemicals segregated as per their compatibility. Do not mix flammable and oxidizable chemical together. Perform periodic inspection of gas supply lines and components to prevent gas leak.
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety (1/2) Why compressed gas cylinder Safety is important? A compressed gas cylinder has pressure up to 150 bar which can cause sever damage to property and cause multiple injuries if the gas cylinder is busted for any reason. Hence, extra precautions shall be taken during storage and handling of gas cylinders. Which Dept. are using compressed Gas cylinder on our site? Which are major category of Gas cylinders? Flammable – Hydrogen, Acetylene, LPG Oxidizable – Oxygen, Zero air Corrosive – Ammonia,, Hydrogen Chloride Toxic – Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen sulfide Inert – Helium, Nitrogen, Argon Liquefied Gas – Butane, propane Non-liquefied Gas-
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety (2/2) What precautions shall be taken while handling gas cylinders? Store cylinders in specific Gas storage cylinder yard only with protection cap. Storage of full and empty cylinders shall be separate. Store cylinders upright or vertical only with proper fall prevention mechanism most commonly with chain at 2 different level (1/3 & 2/3 of height). Store cylinders in a well-ventilated, away from combustible materials, dry, cool and secure area protected from the weather. Each gas cylinder shall be label with name of gas, area owner and emergency contact number. In case of flammable gas cylinder NRV and flash arrestor shall be installed before supply line. For flammable gasses, gas leak detection system shall be installed at gas cylinder storage yard and gas usage area inside lab. Pressure gauge and gas supply line shall be tested periodically for any leakage. Store only required number of cylinders to reduce chances of accident. Secure cylinders when in transit, storage, or use. Storage of flammable and oxidizing gas shall be at least 20 feet distance to avoid accident. Cylinders should be inspected visually on a routine basis, or weekly to a avoid any indication of leakage or other problems. Colour Coding for the Gas Cylinders supplied must meet all local regulatory requirements and conforming IS standard 4379 – 1981.
Rack Safety Each rack must be labelled with identification number and maximum load capacity with certificate. All load or storage material must be uniformly distribution on rack and must ensure no rack is overloaded than defined load capacity. Each rack used for material storage must have regular inspection policy on regular intervals and status tag to be mentioned on racks such as “Safe for use” or “Rejected Not to be use”. Rack must have firm and stable base at bottom and bounded with anchor fasting. In case of storage of liquid or semi liquid material storage on racks, secondary containment to be use to prevent mixing of different type chemical. No person is allowed to climb up on rack for any reason. Conduct periodic inspection to ensure no rack is damaged, correct load is there and material storage is proper and no chance of fall. Racks base shall be guarded to avoid any collision of vehicle or employee traffic. In case of movable racks, there shall be alarm and interlocking to prevent any man movement between two racks while moving.
Accident Management (1/2) What is accident? an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in property damage or human injury. Types of accidents? Near Miss 2) First Ai d 3) Recordable Incident What shall I or we do in case of accident? The very first step is to shift the victim to OHC to provide medical treatment if there is any injury. The incident area shall be barricade by area owner to ensure no one else is injured and to preserve incident place for immediate site investigation and to collect evidences. In case of any accident, it shall be reported to your supervisor, HOD and EHS dept. on immediate basis
Accident Management (2/2) What shall be actions in case of accident? The site investigation shall be completed within 24 hours from the time of incident along with EHS team member, area owner and technical team member or any other concern team member. The preliminary information of investigation finding shall be recorded in Accident investigation form and submit to EHS dept by area owner within 24 hours. The accident investigation report shall be prepared consist of route cause analysis, defined CAPA, timelines and action owners and shall be communicate to all concern depts. And concern employee. Ensure CAPA are implemented effectively on all around the site to prevent further accidents in other area due to same route cause or scenario.
Emergency Response & Evacuation plan (1/2) What is an Emergency? An emergency is a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment. Emergency could be fire, chemical spill, gas leak, earthquake, flood or medical emergency etc. What I or we should do during emergency? First of all, do not panic and understand the area of impact of emergency is it dept. level or plant level. In case of an emergency in your area evacuate the area and immediately connect with your HOD/shift incharge or EHS team member and prevent entries of other persons. Listen to the instructions of your HODs/ shift incharge and EHS team members and follow their instructions. If emergency is out of control from your area Push the nearest Manual Call Point (MCP) to alert other areas and ask them to evacuate the area.
Emergency Response & Evacuation plan (2/2) In case of any emergency, anyone can activate the alarm. Refer the emergency response layout to find nearest emergency exit. All employee need to report to nearest Assembly point and HOD/ shift incharge need to ensure all employees are evacuated from his/her Dept from head count. In emergency all flame or hot work permits for welding, cutting, and spark producing equipment will be suspended until the all-clear signal is given. In emergency all traffic will pull to the side of plant roads and shut off engines until the all-clear communication is been given from EHS and your respective dept. Head/ shift incharge. Always clear the pathway for emergency services and vehicles to quickly reach to the incident site. Perform periodic inspection of emergency response equipments to ensure it will work at the time of emergency. In emergency gowning and disgowning is not mandatory.
Safety Work Permit What is work permit: Work permit need to issue prior to start certain hazardous job/activity which could create accident or cause injury person doing activity. Type of work permit: There area 4 type of work permit which need to be taken for various job. Hot work - Welding, cutting, grinding, brazing, gas cutting, soldering, open flame General - Cold work, electrical work, civil work, drill work, height work Excavation- All type of excavation below 1 meter from ground level Confined space - All type of job in which person is require to get inside the confined space The responsibility to issue work permit will be of job executor who is going to execute or perform the task/job. The different work permit will be require for different Plant and each individual area (physically separated) even for same job. In case any EHS non-compliances observed or conditions mentioned in work permit, the work permit will be cancelled by safety officer or any of the EHS team member. The responsibility to comply with condition of work permit and EHS compliances will be with executor Dept. who is going to perform the job/task or allowing the contractor/ third party to perform the task/job in his supervision. The work permit shall always at working site for inspection till the job is completed.