HSE INDUCTION PROGRAM

By:

HSE

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CONTENTS…

• Emergency Arrangements and Emergency Response
• Significance of Health and Safety
• Organization's HSE Policy
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work
• Working at Height and Ladder Safety
• Excavation Work
• Fork Lift Safety

CONTENTS

• Workplace transport safety
• Electrical Safety
• Environment Protection
• Hazardous Materials
• Conclusion

SIGNIFICANCE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY…

• Every 15 seconds, 160 workers have work-related accidents
• Every day, 6300 people die due to occupational accidents
• 2.3 million deaths per year
• 337 million accidents annually

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SIGNIFICANCE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Costs are estimated at 4 per cent of global GNP each year / US$1,251,353 million
• Fatality rate in developed countries averages 5.3 deaths per million people
• In the Middle East the rate is 22.5 per million
• One of the highest in the world

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GROUP HSE POLICY

• Identify and manage all risks related to operations
• Meet all legal requirements, customer needs and industry best practices
• Co-operate with authorities and all interested parties
• Conduct operations in an environmentally responsible manner
• Provide all necessary safety equipment and personal protective equipment
• Provide necessary Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management training to ensure excellent HSE performance of our operations

GROUP HSE POLICY

• DISPLAY YOUR COMPANY POLICY’s IMAGES

• Use the Personal Protective Equipment provided to perform the work
• Check the PPE before use to make sure it is in good condition and fit for the purpose
• Maintain and store the PPE properly after use
• Follow the manufacturers instruction on how to use it safely.
• If in doubt, seek further advise from Supervisor
• Mandatory PPE’s required for Factory and Site:
• Safety Helmet (Mandatory for site)
• Company Overall
• Safety Boots
• Examples of Task specific PPE’s:
• Safety Goggles
• Mask
• Gloves
• Safety Harness

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

�WORKING AT HEIGHT…��

• Examples of Hazards while working at height:
• Holes or openings in the Floors
• Gaps on Working Platforms
• Shafts and Stairwells not Adequately Covered or Barricaded
• or Fenced Off
• Damaged ladder used for working at height
• Control Measures
• Use appropriate equipment or safety devices provided for work at height by the company in accordance with any training or instruction received.
• Do not perform any work near unprotected edges at height without the required safety measures. Report any hazardous condition if found immediately to the Supervisor or Line manager.

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�HEIGHT HAZARDS AT WORKSITES��

WORKING AT HEIGHT

• Scaffolding must be inspected, and should have Scaffold-tag. Never use incomplete scaffolding

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• Safety harness must be used always wherever required and while working at height near unprotected edges

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• Holes and opening on floors should be protected with clearly marked and fixed covers to prevent falls

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• Follow the safety signage and safety instructions posted at the work place and follow the safety instructions given by the Supervisor or line Manager

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�HEIGHT HAZARDS AT WORKSITES��

�LADDER SAFETY�

• Check the ladder before use and ensure it is free of damage. Do not use damaged ladder
• Make sure it is long enough or high enough for the task. Do not over reach
• Select a ladder that will extend at least 1 meter above the access area
• Place the ladder on a firm base and follow the 1 in 4 rule (i.e. 1 unit out for every 4 units up) – see Figure on right
• Secure (nail or lash) the ladder to avoid movement of ladder while working
• Always have a firm grip on the ladder and keep a good balance. Always maintain 3 point contact with the ladder

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�IMPROPER USE OF LADDERS KILL A LOT OF PEOPLE !!

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EXCAVATION WORK

• Exercise caution while working near excavation to prevent fall into excavations
• Use the required PPE and fall arrest system while working near the edge of excavations
• Wherever applicable a permit to work must be obtained before commencing work near excavations
• Do not work under raised loads
• Watch out for vehicles or machinery moving around the excavation
• Stand away from vehicles that is being loaded or unloaded
• Do not keep tools, equipment or materials near the edge of excavations

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�PREVENTING ACCIDENTS IN EXCAVATIONS !!

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EQUIPMENT SAFETY-MACHINERY

• Only licensed and competent drivers should operate the Forklift

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• Access marked for Forklift movement must not be blocked

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• Safe Work Load limit must be displayed on the fork lift and followed by operators

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• Forklift must be operated only on a firm / solid and even surface
• The load must be properly fixed and secured
• Ensure reversing area is free of pedestrians and structures
• Never carry people on forklift

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WORKPLACE TRANSPORT SAFETY

• The main risks associated with vehicle movement are people falling off vehicles, or being struck or crushed by them

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• Separate entrances, exits, and routes are assigned for vehicles and pedestrians. Do no walk in the path assigned for vehicle movement

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• Be alert and watch out for vehicles while walking around sharp corners and blind bends

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• Traffic routes should be free from obstructions and kept clean
• Ensure adequate clearance around slewing vehicles
• Vehicle loading area must be barricaded to avoid unauthorized entry of staff
• Avoid reversing where possible and use one-way system
• Vehicles should have reversing alarms
• Passengers must be carried only on vehicles designed to carry them

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• Wastes generated from operations must be segregated and disposed as per local regulations (Hazardous and General Waste)

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• Extra care must be taken in filling diesel to vehicles and equipment to avoid spillage

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• Littering must be avoided, and wastes must be disposed only in the designated bins
• Drip Trays provided must be used where required to avoid spillages

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• Preventive measures should be taken to avoid the leaking, colliding, dragging and dumping of the hazardous materials during transporting, loading and unloading

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• Reduce, re-use, recycle – caring for environment is in everyone’s interest (e.g. switch off lights, do not print, turn off engine etc.)

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Exercise caution while working with electrical equipment to prevent electrical shock
• Never repair electrical tools and equipment if you are not competent to do that
• Perform pre use check of electrical tools to ensure it is free of damages. Check the equipment including cables for any damage. In case you find any equipment damaged, report to your supervisor and do not use any damaged equipment
• Keep trailing cables off the ground and away from water
• Never overload electrical sockets or make octopus connections.
• Do not use metal ladders for or near electrical work
• Ensure sufficient access and working space around all electrical equipment
• Ensure adequate illumination for all working spaces around electric equipment

�ELECTRICK SHOCK & ELECTRIC FIRE ARE THE MAIN HAZARDS !!

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HANDLING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS�

• Hazardous substance include materials which are corrosive, flammable, explosive, poisonous and contain oxidizers

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• Refer MSDS of the material before using. Understand the safety measures to be followed while handing and using the material. Ask your supervisor for clarification if you need to

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• Dusty or fume-laden air can cause lung diseases. Use the appropriate PPE while handling hazardous substance. Make sure that PPE is regularly checked and replaced if necessary

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• Make full use of any local exhaust ventilation provided to remove vapours from work area

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• Prevent unnecessary evaporation of solvents by using the minimum amount for the job, keeping lids on containers and using sealed containers for solvent-contaminated waste

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• Do not leave solvent contaminated rags lying around. Dispose them in closed containers

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�CONCLUSION�

• Take care of your health and safety and others who may be affected by you
• Co-operate with the employer and follow training instruction and safe working procedures
• Use any Personal Protective Equipment provided
• Do not tamper with anything provided in the interests of health, safety, environment or welfare
• Follow Labour Laws - (article 140) terminated under “safety violation”
• Be responsible for visitors safety
• Reduce, re-use, recycle – caring for environment is in everyone’s interest (e.g. switch off lights, do not print, turn off engine etc.)

THANK YOU