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Saturday, April 23, 2022

Personal Protection for Heat Exposure

 


Personal Protection for Heat Exposure




ELECTRICAL SAFETY BASICS


Personal Protection for Heat Exposure

We all agree Engineering controls are the most desirable method of controlling heat exposure. Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used as an short-term measure while engineering controls are being explored.

 

Eye protection

Eye protection that absorbs infrared radiation (heat rays), need to be provided for employees when working near very hot objects, such as molten metals and red-hot objects. Hot work like welding and gas cutting activity also required effective eye protection.

 

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Clothing

The work wear to be used by employees should be in consideration for the heat exposure. Ordinary clothing provides some protection from heat radiated by surrounding hot surfaces. Light clothing allows maximum skin exposure and efficient body cooling by sweat evaporation.

Cotton clothing is cooler than polyester clothing. However, cotton will absorb water and wet clothing tends to be uncomfortable.

When selecting clothing, heat stress prevention should be balanced with other health and

safety risks. For example, for outdoor workers, a balance must be achieved between heat stress prevention and the ultraviolet exposure.

 

Protective clothing

The selection of protective clothing depends on the specific job activities. Working in certain hot environments may require insulated gloves, insulated suits, reflective clothing, infrared-reflecting face shields and safety footwear (e.g., foundry boots, welder's boots).

For extremely hot conditions, thermally conditioned clothing is available. Examples of such protective clothing are:


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• A compressed air source which feeds cool air into the jacket or coveralls through a vortex tube.

• A jacket which has pockets that can be filled with containers of ice.

 

Ensure the availability of such safety equipment regarding the types of personal protective equipment available and the degree of protection such clothing is expected to provide.

In a high radiant heat situation, people generally use reflective clothing. However, this advantage may be nullified if the clothes interfere with the sweat evaporation. For very hot environments air, water or ice-cooled insulated clothing may be used.


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Sunday, April 17, 2022

I AM NOT YOUR ENEMY 👇🏻 I AM A SAFETY PROFESSIONAL

 


I AM NOT YOUR ENEMY 👇🏻 

I AM A SAFETY PROFESSIONAL




I am not your enemy 👇🏻

 

I am a safety professional, i am not your enemy.

 

I am not a killjoy nor do I want to stop production, I derive no joy in disrupting your work.

 

My goal is to make sure you do your work safely. I meant nobody gets hurt is my everyday mantra.

 


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If I ask you to use your PPEs, it is to limit your exposure to the hazard.

 

If I stop you from doing a unsafe act, it is because I don't want to visit you in the hospital.

 

I go around in the workplace to make sure all is well with processes and activities.

 

Sometimes I fight with you if you are not following safety rules & regulations

it is because I deal in facts, not faith.

 

I don't believe nothing will happen because of faith.

I believe in putting procedures in place to make sure something negative do not happen.

 


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So, we will fight

if you do work based on faith instead of principles

but remember I am not your enemy.

 

I am simply doing my job

if you make me an enemy, then good luck to you

I am a safety profession.

 

I affirm, I am not your enemy. But I am comfortable being your enemy, if it will make you go home safe to your family everyday since your family is waiting for you at your home.

 

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HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATIONS

 


HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATIONS




HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATIONS

Hazardous area classification is very important especially for the electrical equipment’s. We seen many electrical incidents in the process industries are due to lack in the adherence of HAC System.


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A “hazardous area” is defined as an area in which the atmosphere contains, or may contain in sufficient quantities, flammable or explosive gases, dusts or vapours. In such an atmosphere a fi re or explosion is possible when three basic conditions are met. This is often referred to as the “hazardous area” or “combustion” triangle.

 

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When the electrical equipment is used in, around, or near an atmosphere that has flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dusts, ignitable fibers or flyings, there is always a possibility or risk that a fire or explosion might occur. Those areas where the possibility or risk of fire or explosion might occur due to an explosive atmosphere and/or mixture is often called a hazardous (or classified) location/area. Currently there are two systems used to classify these hazardous areas; the Class/Division system and the Zone system. The Class/Division system is used predominately in the United States and Canada, whereas the rest of the world generally uses the Zone system. 









Thursday, April 14, 2022

SAFE WORK IN CONFINED SPACES

 


SAFE WORK IN CONFINED SPACES




SAFE WORK IN CONFINED SPACES

What is a confined space?

Confined space can be any space of an enclosed nature where there is a risk of death or serious injury from hazardous substances or dangerous conditions (eg lack of oxygen). Some confined spaces are fairly easy to identify, eg enclosures with limited openings:

 

Some examples of confined spaces like :

storage tanks;

silos;

reaction vessels;

enclosed drains;

sewers.

 

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What are the dangers from confined spaces?

Confined space hazards are very dangerous in nature, it has the high potential for the serius incidents.

Dangers can arise in confined spaces because of:

 

A lack of oxygen is one of the major dangerous condition.

This can occur:

- where there is a reaction between some soils and the oxygen in the

atmosphere;

- following the action of groundwater on chalk and limestone which can

produce carbon dioxide and displace normal air;

- in ships’ holds, freight containers, lorries etc as a result of the cargo reacting

with oxygen inside the space;

- inside steel tanks and vessels when rust forms.

 

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Poisonous gas, fume or vapour will lead to immediate danger to health and life.

These can:

- build-up in sewers and manholes and in pits connected to the system;

- enter tanks or vessels from connecting pipes;

- leak into trenches and pits in contaminated land, such as old refuse tips and old gas works.

 Liquids and solids which can suddenly fill the space, or release gases into it, when disturbed. Free flowing solids such as grain can also partially solidify or ‘bridge’ in silos causing blockages which can collapse unexpectedly.

Fire and explosions (eg from flammable vapours, excess oxygen etc).

Residues left in tanks, vessels etc, or remaining on internal surfaces which can give off gas, fume or vapour.

Dust may be present in high concentrations, eg in flour silos.

Hot conditions leading to a dangerous increase in body temperature.

 

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Some of the above conditions may already be present in the confined space. However, some may arise through the work being carried out, or because of ineffective isolation of plant nearby, eg leakage from a pipe connected to the confined space. The enclosure and working space may increase other dangers arising through the work being carried out, for example:

 

Machinery being used may require special precautions, such as provision of dust extraction for a portable grinder, or special precautions against electric shock;

Gas, fume or vapour can arise from welding, or by use of volatile and often flammable solvents, adhesives etc;

If access to the space is through a restricted entrance, such as a manhole, escape or rescue in an emergency will be more difficult (see Emergency procedures).


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WHY IS EYE SAFETY IMPORTANT?

 


WHY IS EYE SAFETY IMPORTANT?




WHY IS EYE SAFETY IMPORTANT?

 

Eyes are Priceless….

 

Eye injuries impact everyone, not just the injured worker.

 

§  Why is eye safety important? It’s the law! Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations require that employers provide a safe work environment, which includes supplying the appropriate personal protective eyewear.

§  For workers, eye injuries may lead to pain and discomfort, medical costs, lost work time, lost wages, and even permanent disability.

§  For employers, eye injuries may impact productivity, worker morale, and
compensation costs.

§  An eye injury at work may severely impact daily living, family interactions,
recreational activities, and one’s enjoyment of life.

 


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Common Causes of Eye Injuries

 

The most prevalent sources of eye injuries include the following:

 

§  Scrap materials, waste, and windblown dust

§  Flying material particles or slivers from wood, metal, plastic, and cement

§  Chemicals or chemical products

§  Falling or misdirected objects

                  UV light from welding torches

 

Reducing Workplace Eye Injuries

 


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Proper selection and use of eye and face protection will help prevent eye injuries. Other precautions that employers and employees can take to reduce the risk of eye injury include the following:

§  Ensure that the appropriate eye protection is available at the worksite.

§  Keep bystanders out of work areas and/or behind protective barriers.

§  Use your tools properly and keep them in good working order.

§  Use caution flags to identify potential hazards,
such as hanging or protruding objects.

§  Do not remove your protective eyewear until you leave the site or are out of the hazard zone. After you have finished with a tool or specific task, there still may be hazardous materials around you from other workers.

§  Consult your supervisor if you have any doubt about the type of eye protection needed for a job or specific location.

§  Contact lens users should wear goggles or full-face respirators in dust-laden or chemical environments.
If your contacts feel gritty or are irritating you, remove them immediately. Have a pair of prescription eyeglasses available if you need to remove your
contacts while working.

 

 

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