The document provides guidance on safe material handling, both manual and mechanical. It lists dos and don'ts for proper lifting techniques, use of equipment like cranes, ladders, power tools, handling of chemicals and gases, and general housekeeping. It also provides guidance on what to do in emergency situations like fire or for providing first aid. Key recommendations include using mechanical handling where possible, inspecting all tools and equipment, following load limits, keeping work areas organized and hazard-free, and knowing emergency response procedures.

1. Material Handling
(MANNUAL & MECHANICAL)
Do’s
1. Wherever possible, mechanical material handling shall be
adopted.
2. Assess weight of the material, distance to be carried, and
hazards etc before lifting the load.
3. Wear safety boots with metal toe while handling of material.
4. While lifting a load physically, keep the load as near as
possible to the body with feet properly placed for body
balance.
5. Bend knees, keep back straight, keep the load close to the
body and lift the load.
6. Use proper lifting tool and tackle having adequate capacity.
7. Only authorized persons should operate material handling
equipment.
8. Each tool, tackle or equipment should have identification
number and safe working load (S.W.L.) marked on it.
9. When placing a sling on a load, ensure all sharp corners are
covered with pad or soft material.
10. Store the lifting tools and tackles at its designated place.
11. Inspect and test all the lifting tools and tackles regularly as per
Factories Act & Rule.

2. Material Handling
(MANNUAL & MECHANICAL)
Don’ts
1. Do not allow male and female adult to lift a load manually
higher than 55kg and 30kgs. Respectively.
2. Do not hold the load with tip of the fingers.
3. Grasp the load firmly with palm.
4. Never carry a glass sheet with bare hands.
5. Do not use the lifting equipment for the purpose other than its
design intention.
6. Do not allow personnel to move underneath lifted load.
7. Do not load the lifting equipment above its safe working load.
8. Do not use makeshift arrangement for lifting the material.
9. Do not use defective tool and tackles.
10. Do not use altered or repaired lifting equipment without
inspection and test.
11. Do not drag chains, ropes, or cables etc on the floor.
12. Keep the tool & tackles free from adverse effect of
atmosphere by applying suitable protective coating.
13. The angle between the legs of two-leg sling should not exceed
90 degree.

3. Handling of Gas cylinders
Do’s
1. Always tie up with an authorized vendor for supply &
refilling.
2. Ensure proper color coding of cylinders.
3. Label the area of storage.
4. Use trolley for transporting and handling of gas cylinders.
5. Use a cradle while shifting gas cylinder.
6. Use cylinder cap while handling and transporting the cylinder
during storage.
7. Use soft pad or ramp for unloading the gas cylinder and avoid
knocking/impact while handling and transport.
8. Segregate inert, toxic, non-flammable & flammable cylinder,
during storage.
9. Store ‘empty’ and ‘full’ cylinder, separately & duty marked.
10. Keep cylinders always in an upright position and round
bottomed cylinders horizontally.
11. Display “No Smoking” sign at gas cylinder storage area.
12. Store flammable gas cylinder away from the gas cylinder,
which support combustion.
13. Cylinders should be kept separately chained at the place of
storage and ‘addition station’.
14. Valve caps should be fixed on the valve neck when not
connected to ‘addition banks’.

4. Handling of Gas cylinders
Don’ts
1. Do not roll the cylinder while handling.
2. Do not use cylinder without pressure gauge.
3. Do not expose the cylinders to direct heat or sun light.
4. Do not change the colour of the cylinder.
5. Do not strike a cylinder valve with hammer for opening.
6. Do not transfer the gas from one cylinder to another.
7. Do not store the cylinder near elevator or gangways.
8. Do not store cylinder in locker or cupboard.
9. Do not apply force for connecting the cylinder that does not
fit.
10. Do not transport cylinder on bicycle or two-wheeler.
11. Do not start using a gas cylinder without proper identification.
12. Do not use cylinder as rollers.
13. Do not use a lifting magnet for loading or unloading of gas
cylinder.

5. Use Of Cranes
Do’s
1. Safe working load and last date of test shall be displayed on all
the cranes.
2. Authorized person only should operate crane. He shall be
assisted by authorized signalman.
3. Crane operator shell accept signal from his signalman only.
4. One man should be kept to watch the rear side of the crane to
give signal to the crane operator.
5. Before taking a crane in to loading operation, all its safety
devices should be checked for its healthiness.
6. Before moving trolley or the crane bridge, ensure that the hook
with load hanging is high enough to clear obstacles.
7. The hooter/buzzer should always be in service when the crane
is in use.
8. While raising and lowering load, sufficient clearance shall be
maintained on either side of load.
9. While moving the mobile crane, lower the boom and keep away
from overhead power supply lines.
10. To work on the supply bus bars, ensure electrical isolation by
switching off and removal of fuses.
11. After completion of repair job, make sure that bolts, tools and
other materials have been removed so that (i) No damages to
machinery will result when the crane the started and (ii) nothing
crane fall of the crane.
12. Stop operation and open the power switch if the crane fails to
responds correctly. Report the matter to the supervisor.
Attempting to get out of difficulty by repeated operation may
make the condition worse.
13. Inspect and test all the lifting tools and tackles regularly as per
Factories Act & Rule.

6. Use Of Cranes
Don’ts
1. Never pull or drag a load by crane.
2. Do not permit twisting of rope.
3. Do not load crane beyond its safe working load.
4. Do not allow anybody to ride on a load or on a crane hook.
5. Do not leave the load hanging from a crane hook.
6. Ensure that load at different radius does not exceed its capacity
at the particular radius/ boom lengths.
7. Lateral Pulls shall not be carried out while lifting the load. The
boom of the crane should be exactly above the load.

7. Use Of Portable ladders
Do’s
1. Select the appropriate ladder for the job.
2. Use registered and inspected ladders only.
3. Inspect the ladder visually for any defect or missing rungs
before use.
4. Keep the ladder such that the horizontal distance of the base
from the object is about one fourth of height of ladder or the
angle subtended by the ladder with horizontal is 75 degree.
5. Ensure rubber shoes are fitted to the ladder and it is not
slippery.
6. While climbing up or down, always face towards the ladder.
7. Where ever practicable securely tie the ladder or have another
person to hold the ladder during the full period of usage.
8. Be careful while carrying ladder at blind corners.
9. Metal ladder with insulating rubber shoes shall only be used
for working with electrical lines.
10. Store the ladder upon bracket and in sheltered location in
horizontal position.
11. Ensure that at-least three limbs are in contact with ladder
(two hands one leg or two legs one hand).

8. Use Of Portable ladder
Don’ts
1. Do not over reach from ladder to access to a job.
2. Do not put a ladder in front of the door, which might open
3. Do not use the ladder without earthing while carrying out
work on electrical installation.
4. Do not keep loose tools on top of a ladder.
5. Portable ladder of length more than 9 mtr. should to be used.
6. Do not use ladder as a platform.
7. Never lean or support a ladder against loose boxes, barrels,
round objects or other unsafe backing.
8. Do not use a makeshift ladder.
9. Ladders should not be stored in locations where they may be
struck in any way.

9. Handling Of Chemicals
Do’s
1. Know the hazards of the chemical before handling.
2. Know the antidotes for chemical, which you are handling.
3. Label every chemical that you use and tightly close the
container.
4. Segregate poisonous chemical and keep it under control.
5. Keep MSDS at locations where chemicals are being handled
and study it.
6. Use appropriated personnel protective equipment like gloves,
aprons, respirators, face shield, etc. depending upon nature of
work.
7. Care should be taken to ensure complete removal of chemical
from lines, pumps etc. during maintenance work.
8. In addition to draining and closing valves, lines should be
blanked before taking up maintenance work.
9. Use Eye wash fountain /safety shower in case of splash of
chemicals in the eye or body for at least 15 minutes.
10. Provide proper ventilation at the chemical handling area to
limit their concentration within prescribed Level.
11. Ensure integrity of dyke wall where bulk chemicals are stored.

10. Handling Of Chemicals
Don’ts
1. Do not store the chemicals that are incompatible with other
chemicals.
2. Do not spill the chemicals.
3. Do not dispose chemical without neutralizing.
4. Do not keep large inventory of chemical.
5. Do not allow empty containers of hazardous chemical to be
used by others.
6. Do not add water to acid for diluting. Industrial acid may be
added to water and the water should be stirred during this
operation.
7. Do not use compressed air for transferring chemicals.
8. Do not stand near chemical transfer pump while it is in
operation with temporary house connection.
9. Pouring of chemicals by hand or doing siphoning by mouth
should never be adopted.
10. Acid carboys should never be moved without protection.
11. Do not use solvent for cleaning hands.

11. Use of Hand Tools
Do’s
1. Always procure quality hand tools conforming to relevant
standard.
2. Inspect tools periodically and weed out defective tools
3. Use inspected and approved tools only.
4. Use the right tools for every job.
5. Use a carry bag / box to carry tools.
6. Check the healthiness of the tool before putting it to use.
7. Store tools at its designated place.
8. All hand tools used for electrical work should be insulated.
9. Mushroom headed tools should be dressed before use.
10. While using hand tools always apply them in a direction
pointing away from the body.
11. Always apply force on torsion tool by pulling the tool.
12. Use non-sparking tools in explosive atmosphere.
13. Always wear goggles / face shield while chipping metal and
while grinding edge of tool.

12. Use of Hand Tools
Don’ts
1. Do not misuse hand tools.
2. Do not use the hand tools, which are not in good condition.
3. Never use a tool without a good handle.
4. When using a screwdriver, do not place your hand where it
will be gauged if the tool slips.
5. Open end or box wrenches with sprung or cracked jaws should
never be used.
6. Do not use a tester for testing high voltage lines/equipments.
7. Do not hold the job in hand while applying screwdriver.
8. Never apply hammer on the handle of the screwdriver.
9. Do not use a tool, which is oily or greasy.
10. Do not use hacksaw blade with twisted teeth.
11. Hacksaw cutting speed should not exceed 60 strokes per
minutes.

13. Use Of Portable Power Tools
Do’s
1. Use only inspected and approved tools.
2. Ensure PAT test is done by authorized personnel.
3. Select appropriate tool for each job.
4. When not in use switch off its supply.
5. Carry out periodical preventive maintenance.
6. Store it at its designated place.
7. Use electrical hand gloves of specified rating.
8. While working at height tie the tool.
9. Ensure proper earthing of all electrically operated tools.
10. Ensure the air hose connected to pneumatic tools is secured to
prevent it from whipping.
11. Use protective fuse of corrected to rating in electrical circuit,
where portable power tools are used.
12. Ensure electrical connections at the terminals of both ends are
intact.
13. Ensure proper guard wheel of specified diameter for each
grinder.
14. While using portable grinders, hold it in such a way that the
open portion of the guard faces away from the body.

14. Use Of Portable Power Tools
Don’ts
1. Do not overload the tool.
2. Do not leave tools unsecured at elevated place.
3. Do not wear loose clothing while using power tool.
4. Do not extend the length of cable of power tool.
5. Do not insert bare wires to draw power supply.
6. Do not allow untrained person to operate power tool.
7. Do not use damaged plug top and live terminal exposed.
8. Do not use portable power tool in explosive area.

15. House Keeping
Do’s
1. Assign place for everything and maintain things at its assigned
place
2. Clean the area completion of work.
3. Use aisle space free for personnel and material movement.
4. Ensure adequate illumination and ventilation for the job.
5. Drop paper, plastic, glass, metal and bio-medical waste in
separate bin kept for this purpose.
6. Know the location where emergency equipment such as first
aid box, fire-fighting equipment, SCBA, stretchers are kept.
7. Arrest all type of spills such as water, Oil, Air/gas Steam etc.
and clean up the area immediately.
8. Material and equipment needed for future usage are to be
togged and arranged in order.
9. Ensure exists are indicated/painted for the use during
emergency.

16. House Keeping
Don’ts
1. Do not leave combustible materials in the work area.
2. Do not smoke in the area of work.
3. Do not allow dustbin to overflow.
4. Do not generate extra waste.
5. Do not disturb the safety equipment from assigned location.
6. Do not block emergency switches and On/Off switches of the
equipment by storing of material in front of work.
7. Do not leave cleaning agent like acetone, isopropyl, alcohol,
kerosene etc. at the work area after completion of work.
8. Do not block fire exit point by storing materials or by means.
9. Do not leave a spillage unattended.

17. In Case Of Fire Or Other Emergency
Do’s
1. Try to restrict / extinguish fire if it is safe & manageable.
2. Operate local emergency alarm if required.
3. Immediately inform
Control Room -*****
Fire Station -*****
First Aid Center -*****
Main Gate Plant -*****
Clearly describe the incident with its exact location / place.
4. Appraise the emergency response team when it arrives on the
site.
5. Move out of building / area.
6. Do not return till emergency is declared over by emergency
response team.

18. In Case Of Fire Or Other Emergency
Don’ts
1. Do not run away in case of fire but act on it.
2. Do not leave place unattended if possible, till the fire crew
arrives.
3. Do not become the hindrance to the emergency response team.
4. Do not spread rumors.
5. Do not touch ant electrical equipment under the influence of
fire.
6. Do not use the extinguisher if not in a good condition.

19. First Aid
Do’s
1. Attend the victim as quickly as possible.
2. Reassure the victim with soft words and reduce his anxiety.
3. Immediately inform
Control Room -*****
Fire Station -*****
First Aid Center -*****
Main Gate Plant -*****
Clean wounds with clean water and dress it with clean cloth.
4. If bleeding persists then apply soft cotton pad over the bleeding
area at least for three minutes.
5. Give first aid in time and arrange for the quick transfer of patient
to OHC / Hospital.
6. Heart attack patient should not be allowed to move on their own.
7. Allow the patient to get fresh air and loosen his cloths.
8. Check for failure of breathing; if breathing has stopped, start
artificial respiration.
9. Medicine should be administered to a patient by qualified medical
personnel/doctors only.
10. In case of drowning remove water accumulated in the lungs and
stomach.
11. In case of snakebite, immediately wash the wound, stop blood
circulation from the affected part to the heart by tying a strap
above / below the bitten point.
12. Incase of burns, cool the affected area by providing clean water
over the areas for 10-15 minutes.
13. Incase of chemical splash on body parts, wash the area with clean
water for at least 10-15 minutes.

20. First Aid
Don’ts
1. Do not try giving the first aid if you are not trained.
2. Do not try to remove foreign body from the eye by your self.
Do not rub the eyes. Get the help of doctor.
3. Do not try to clean the blood, allow it to clot.
4. Never give anything to drink or eat when person is
unconscious.
5. Do not move the injured person incase of spinal injury.
6. Do not induce vomiting in the case of accidental ingestion of
acid/alkali.
7. Do not apply ointment, ink, grease, oil etc. to burns.
8. In case of hydrogen sulphide or cyanide poisoning mouth-to-
mouth respiration should not be given.