The document discusses occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations in India. It outlines the objectives of OSH which include maintaining worker well-being and preventing health issues from working conditions. It also discusses that OSH aims to consider issues related to safety, medicine, hygiene, training, and psychology. Additionally, the document provides an overview of key provisions in India's Factories Act regarding cleanliness, waste disposal, ventilation, dust control, lighting, drinking water, sanitation, machinery safeguards, and work involving moving machinery.
This document discusses employee health and safety in the workplace. It begins by outlining the objectives of the session, which are to discuss the causes of workplace accidents, define occupational health and safety, identify environmental hazards, explain safety management responsibilities, and review important safety laws. It then explores the importance of occupational safety and health in improving productivity and morale. Accidents can be costly due to direct medical costs and lost productivity from injuries. The document also examines common workplace hazards like chemicals, ergonomic issues, and psycho-social stressors that can impact employee well-being. It emphasizes that proper training, safe equipment, and management commitment are needed to reduce accidents and ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
The importance of occupational safety and healthyshazadsookram
This document summarizes an occupational health and safety training presentation given by Shazad Sookram. It defines occupational health as promoting workers' physical, mental, and social well-being. The objectives of occupational health are maintaining workers' health and capacity, improving the work environment, and developing safety-focused work cultures. The document outlines Guyana's OSH legislation and covers workplace hazards like physical, biological, chemical, psychological, and other risks. It identifies unsafe conditions and acts as basic causes of accidents.
The document discusses the history and evolution of industrial safety. It begins by defining industrial safety as measures implemented to reduce risk of injury in manufacturing facilities. It then discusses how industrial safety has evolved from a focus on compensation to prevention and addressing long term hazards. Key aspects covered include categories of workplace hazards, legislation like OSHA, and the modern view of safety measures as an investment. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of the development and current approach to industrial safety.
This document outlines an occupational health and safety management system based on OHSAS 18001. It discusses the benefits of implementing such a system, including reducing risks, accidents, and financial losses. It then describes the key elements of OHSAS 18001, including performing hazard assessments, establishing objectives and procedures, implementing operational controls, and conducting audits and management reviews to ensure continual improvement of health and safety practices. Responsibilities are defined for managers, supervisors, safety representatives, and employees to maintain safe operations.
This document discusses industrial safety and emergency preparedness. It notes statistics on work-related accidents globally. Common accident types include machinery accidents, falls from heights, and fires/explosions. The document outlines Indian legal requirements regarding factory safety under acts like the Factories Act. Key safety provisions addressed include guarding machinery, prohibiting unsafe work near moving parts, and requirements for hoists, lifts and pressure vessels. The costs of accidents to companies are also discussed. Causes are categorized as direct, indirect and basic. The importance of learning from past accidents and implementing a work permit system to manage hazards is emphasized.
The document discusses the importance of studying health and safety in the workplace. It aims to prevent accidents, illnesses, and human suffering caused by industrial hazards. It also outlines the responsibilities of management, safety officers, and employees in promoting accident prevention. Statistics are provided on workplace injuries and costs of accidents to emphasize the importance of safety. Common health issues and ways to reduce job stress and substance abuse are examined.
Occupational health and safety- basic concepts Stefan Kovacs
The document provides an overview of occupational health and safety concepts. It discusses hazards, risks, incidents, accidents, and the importance of safety training. It emphasizes that training is crucial to avoid risks and protect workers, and that good training requires engaging content that is understandable, likable, and retainable. Training should cover general safety rules as well as specific rules for particular jobs.
This document provides an introduction to occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations. It defines OSH as protecting worker safety, health, and welfare. The goals of OSH programs are to foster a safe work environment. OSH may also protect others affected by the workplace. The document outlines the history and evolution of OSH legislation in Malaysia from 1844 to present day laws. It also discusses why safety is important in the workplace and defines key safety terminology like hazards, risks, incidents, and accident costs. Types of frequent workplace accidents like falls, crushing, manual handling, and traffic are listed. Finally, readers are prompted to identify hazards in an example picture.
This document discusses employee health and safety in the workplace. It begins by outlining the objectives of the session, which are to discuss the causes of workplace accidents, define occupational health and safety, identify environmental hazards, explain safety management responsibilities, and review important safety laws. It then explores the importance of occupational safety and health in improving productivity and morale. Accidents can be costly due to direct medical costs and lost productivity from injuries. The document also examines common workplace hazards like chemicals, ergonomic issues, and psycho-social stressors that can impact employee well-being. It emphasizes that proper training, safe equipment, and management commitment are needed to reduce accidents and ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
The importance of occupational safety and healthyshazadsookram
This document summarizes an occupational health and safety training presentation given by Shazad Sookram. It defines occupational health as promoting workers' physical, mental, and social well-being. The objectives of occupational health are maintaining workers' health and capacity, improving the work environment, and developing safety-focused work cultures. The document outlines Guyana's OSH legislation and covers workplace hazards like physical, biological, chemical, psychological, and other risks. It identifies unsafe conditions and acts as basic causes of accidents.
The document discusses the history and evolution of industrial safety. It begins by defining industrial safety as measures implemented to reduce risk of injury in manufacturing facilities. It then discusses how industrial safety has evolved from a focus on compensation to prevention and addressing long term hazards. Key aspects covered include categories of workplace hazards, legislation like OSHA, and the modern view of safety measures as an investment. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of the development and current approach to industrial safety.
This document outlines an occupational health and safety management system based on OHSAS 18001. It discusses the benefits of implementing such a system, including reducing risks, accidents, and financial losses. It then describes the key elements of OHSAS 18001, including performing hazard assessments, establishing objectives and procedures, implementing operational controls, and conducting audits and management reviews to ensure continual improvement of health and safety practices. Responsibilities are defined for managers, supervisors, safety representatives, and employees to maintain safe operations.
This document discusses industrial safety and emergency preparedness. It notes statistics on work-related accidents globally. Common accident types include machinery accidents, falls from heights, and fires/explosions. The document outlines Indian legal requirements regarding factory safety under acts like the Factories Act. Key safety provisions addressed include guarding machinery, prohibiting unsafe work near moving parts, and requirements for hoists, lifts and pressure vessels. The costs of accidents to companies are also discussed. Causes are categorized as direct, indirect and basic. The importance of learning from past accidents and implementing a work permit system to manage hazards is emphasized.
The document discusses the importance of studying health and safety in the workplace. It aims to prevent accidents, illnesses, and human suffering caused by industrial hazards. It also outlines the responsibilities of management, safety officers, and employees in promoting accident prevention. Statistics are provided on workplace injuries and costs of accidents to emphasize the importance of safety. Common health issues and ways to reduce job stress and substance abuse are examined.
Occupational health and safety- basic concepts Stefan Kovacs
The document provides an overview of occupational health and safety concepts. It discusses hazards, risks, incidents, accidents, and the importance of safety training. It emphasizes that training is crucial to avoid risks and protect workers, and that good training requires engaging content that is understandable, likable, and retainable. Training should cover general safety rules as well as specific rules for particular jobs.
This document provides an introduction to occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations. It defines OSH as protecting worker safety, health, and welfare. The goals of OSH programs are to foster a safe work environment. OSH may also protect others affected by the workplace. The document outlines the history and evolution of OSH legislation in Malaysia from 1844 to present day laws. It also discusses why safety is important in the workplace and defines key safety terminology like hazards, risks, incidents, and accident costs. Types of frequent workplace accidents like falls, crushing, manual handling, and traffic are listed. Finally, readers are prompted to identify hazards in an example picture.
Occupational health and safety (Hazard and Risk assessment )Kara M
Bernardino Ramazzini is considered the father of occupational health and safety. In 1700, he published the first book connecting workplace hazards to disease. Occupational health and safety aims to prevent worker harm by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing controls like eliminating hazards, substituting less risky materials, using engineering controls, changing work practices, and using personal protective equipment as a last resort. A risk assessment involves identifying hazards, evaluating risks, deciding if existing controls are adequate, and implementing a risk control hierarchy. Personal protective equipment includes items that protect the head, hands, and feet from various workplace hazards.
This document discusses accident causation and workplace safety. It outlines several accident causation models from simple linear models to complex non-linear models. It also discusses factors that can lead to workplace accidents like lack of training or unsafe conditions. The document notes that accident investigations are important to identify causes and implement corrective actions to reduce risks. Finally, it discusses employees' rights to compensation and benefits for workplace injuries under relevant laws and regulations.
:Why Occupational safety,Important factors of Occupational safety in Agriculture.causes and common types of accidents.Occupational safety is very important and it is the joint responsibility of all: the government,the employer and the worker.
This document outlines the occupational health and safety induction and procedures for RedPixel Studios. It includes sections on the induction process, current safety procedures, equipment safety checks, safety representatives, existing and potential hazards, controlling risks, hazard reporting, meetings and inspections, emergency procedures, responsibilities, and resources for additional information. The goal is to introduce new employees to workplace safety policies and ensure all staff are aware of hazards and follow proper procedures to minimize risks.
The document discusses industrial hygiene and occupational health. It defines health according to the WHO as complete physical, mental and social well-being. It outlines various determinants of health like heredity, environment, lifestyle and socioeconomic conditions. It discusses the importance of industrial hygiene in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by controlling physical, chemical and biological hazards through engineering, administrative and personal protective measures.
The document outlines various workplace safety guidelines and procedures. It discusses the importance of working safely, proper personal protective equipment, emergency evacuation plans, safe operation of equipment like forklifts, identifying and avoiding death zones, lockout/tagout procedures, hazard communication, and medical emergencies. Disciplinary action may result from disregarding safety rules.
The hierarchy of control is an approach to minimize or eliminate hazards by:
1) Eliminating the hazard completely through removal or repair.
2) Substituting hazardous materials or processes with less hazardous ones.
3) Isolating hazards through guards, barriers or containment.
4) Using engineering controls like ventilation, insulation or machine guarding.
5) Implementing administrative controls through policies, training and supervision.
6) As a last resort, using personal protective equipment like ear plugs or gloves.
Occupational Health & Safety PresentationMark Zeeman
Presentation to (New & Old) employees on OH & S issues. An informed package to refresh & introduce others to issues involved within the workplace. It is focused on everyday issues occuring in work. Provides an awareness of rights & responsibilities of employees & employers. It is expected that any issues unresolved will be voiced objectively as possible. The overall intent is to provide a campaign on issues in both safety and health.
The document outlines employers' and employees' health and safety duties and responsibilities under UK law. It explains that employers must protect employees' health and safety through measures like risk assessments, safety policies, training, and personal protective equipment if needed. Employees must follow safety instructions and report any hazards. Accidents must be reported, and some are legally required to be recorded. The Health and Safety Executive enforces these regulations through inspections and potential penalties.
Three key points from the document:
1. Safety is important to prevent accidents in the workplace caused by negligence, poor training, unsafe equipment or behaviors. Most accidents follow a pattern of lack of management controls, unsafe acts or conditions, and result in losses.
2. Employers and employees have legal duties under health and safety laws to protect workers and others from risks. This includes conducting risk assessments, implementing controls, providing training, and following safe systems of work.
3. Ignoring safety risks and procedures is against the law and can lead to prosecution, fines, injuries or even death for those involved and affected. All workers are responsible for keeping themselves and others safe by raising concerns and following safety rules.
This document provides information on machine safety. It discusses principles of machine safety including eliminating hazards through engineering controls and guards. It defines key terms like guard, hazard, and risk. It describes different types of guards for moving parts and transmissions. It also discusses non-mechanical hazards and access hazards. Examples of common hazards are given for different workplace activities like operating, maintaining and cleaning machinery. The document emphasizes that all hazards that cannot be eliminated must be controlled to prevent harm.
This document provides an overview of occupational health and safety (OHS) topics including:
1. Definitions of OHS, its objectives, and benefits. Common workplace hazards like noise, chemicals, and ergonomic issues are discussed.
2. Training requirements for topics like fire safety, material handling, working at heights, and forklift operation.
3. The importance of OHS worldwide in terms of lives lost and economic costs from work-related injuries and illnesses each year.
4. Specific workplace hazards are explored in more depth like machines, confined spaces, temperature extremes, and electricity. Control strategies for mitigating risks are also addressed.
This document discusses industrial safety. It begins by defining industrial hazards as any damage, injury, loss or property damage that can occur in an industrial workplace. It notes that industrial safety is important to reduce costs from compensation, medical aid, investigations, and damaged equipment. The objectives of industrial safety are to prevent accidents, eliminate lost production from accidents, and prevent injury and lost income for workers. It also discusses common industrial hazards like fire/explosions, electrical issues, and machinery and provides preventative measures for each. The importance of safety tools and proper safety equipment for workers is emphasized.
This document provides information on machine guarding for warehouse and maintenance workers. It discusses the problem of injuries and deaths caused by machinery each year. Common machinery associated with amputations are listed. Reaching into machinery, not using lockout/tagout procedures, unauthorized use, missing or loose guards, and lack of training are identified as causes of machine incidents. The document outlines OSHA requirements for guarding machinery, including guarding points of operation, power transmission areas, and other moving parts. It describes different types of guards and safety devices and responsibilities of management, supervisors and employees to ensure machinery is properly safeguarded.
Occupational Health and Safety Powerpoint PresentationJoLowe72
This is a Powerpoint Presentation I have been asked to prepare as part of my assessment for the Certificate 3 in Multimedia at Tastafe, Alanvale, Launceston.
Dr. Soumar Dutta discusses various concepts related to patient safety and accident prevention. He defines key terms like incident, accident, unsafe act, and unsafe condition. Accidents can be preventable or unpreventable. The main causes of accidents according to the Heinrich Theory are unsafe acts and unsafe conditions, which account for 98% of accidents. Successful accident prevention requires identifying hazards, estimating risks, eliminating hazards where possible, using engineering controls, education and training, and enforcement of safety policies. Safety equipment alone is not enough - developing a trained, alert, and safe workforce is most important for any disaster prevention program.
The document summarizes the key aspects and history of health and safety legislation in the UK, including the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974. It established general duties for employers and employees, and created the Health and Safety Executive body to regulate workplace health, safety, and welfare. The legislation set a basic principle that health and safety is a shared responsibility and introduced regulations around risk assessment, accident investigations, enforcement, and penalties.
Everyone is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment. It is important to know your rights and responsibilities as an employee (or employer)!
The Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed to ensure safe working conditions for all American workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed to administer the Act and enforce safety and health standards. OSHA conducts workplace inspections, issues citations for violations, and can impose penalties on employers. The document outlines OSHA's priorities for inspections, an employer's responsibilities to provide a safe workplace, and factors that can contribute to workplace accidents and stress.
The document discusses various time wasters at the personal, managerial, organizational, and environmental levels. It identifies issues like lack of planning, poor delegation, unnecessary meetings, interruptions, and social obligations as potential time wasters. The document then provides tips for conserving time through better organization, automation, delegation, and streamlining processes. It also gives suggestions for controlling time by prioritizing tasks, screening distractions, budgeting hours, and being proactive. Finally, it recommends making additional time through improved planning, communication, decision making, and clarifying roles and expectations. Maintaining a daily time log for 3 months is advised to practice effective time management.
Hazards in steel plant and their control, By B C dasBimal Chandra Das
Hazards and Accidents In the iron and Integrated steel industry- Recommendations to prevent and control exposure to ….. Safety Awareness, It is sharing of knowledge. By Bimal Chandra Das, Rtd. AGM (Safety), Bokaro Steel Plant,/ Bokaro. Kolkata
Occupational health and safety (Hazard and Risk assessment )Kara M
Bernardino Ramazzini is considered the father of occupational health and safety. In 1700, he published the first book connecting workplace hazards to disease. Occupational health and safety aims to prevent worker harm by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing controls like eliminating hazards, substituting less risky materials, using engineering controls, changing work practices, and using personal protective equipment as a last resort. A risk assessment involves identifying hazards, evaluating risks, deciding if existing controls are adequate, and implementing a risk control hierarchy. Personal protective equipment includes items that protect the head, hands, and feet from various workplace hazards.
This document discusses accident causation and workplace safety. It outlines several accident causation models from simple linear models to complex non-linear models. It also discusses factors that can lead to workplace accidents like lack of training or unsafe conditions. The document notes that accident investigations are important to identify causes and implement corrective actions to reduce risks. Finally, it discusses employees' rights to compensation and benefits for workplace injuries under relevant laws and regulations.
:Why Occupational safety,Important factors of Occupational safety in Agriculture.causes and common types of accidents.Occupational safety is very important and it is the joint responsibility of all: the government,the employer and the worker.
This document outlines the occupational health and safety induction and procedures for RedPixel Studios. It includes sections on the induction process, current safety procedures, equipment safety checks, safety representatives, existing and potential hazards, controlling risks, hazard reporting, meetings and inspections, emergency procedures, responsibilities, and resources for additional information. The goal is to introduce new employees to workplace safety policies and ensure all staff are aware of hazards and follow proper procedures to minimize risks.
The document discusses industrial hygiene and occupational health. It defines health according to the WHO as complete physical, mental and social well-being. It outlines various determinants of health like heredity, environment, lifestyle and socioeconomic conditions. It discusses the importance of industrial hygiene in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by controlling physical, chemical and biological hazards through engineering, administrative and personal protective measures.
The document outlines various workplace safety guidelines and procedures. It discusses the importance of working safely, proper personal protective equipment, emergency evacuation plans, safe operation of equipment like forklifts, identifying and avoiding death zones, lockout/tagout procedures, hazard communication, and medical emergencies. Disciplinary action may result from disregarding safety rules.
The hierarchy of control is an approach to minimize or eliminate hazards by:
1) Eliminating the hazard completely through removal or repair.
2) Substituting hazardous materials or processes with less hazardous ones.
3) Isolating hazards through guards, barriers or containment.
4) Using engineering controls like ventilation, insulation or machine guarding.
5) Implementing administrative controls through policies, training and supervision.
6) As a last resort, using personal protective equipment like ear plugs or gloves.
Occupational Health & Safety PresentationMark Zeeman
Presentation to (New & Old) employees on OH & S issues. An informed package to refresh & introduce others to issues involved within the workplace. It is focused on everyday issues occuring in work. Provides an awareness of rights & responsibilities of employees & employers. It is expected that any issues unresolved will be voiced objectively as possible. The overall intent is to provide a campaign on issues in both safety and health.
The document outlines employers' and employees' health and safety duties and responsibilities under UK law. It explains that employers must protect employees' health and safety through measures like risk assessments, safety policies, training, and personal protective equipment if needed. Employees must follow safety instructions and report any hazards. Accidents must be reported, and some are legally required to be recorded. The Health and Safety Executive enforces these regulations through inspections and potential penalties.
Three key points from the document:
1. Safety is important to prevent accidents in the workplace caused by negligence, poor training, unsafe equipment or behaviors. Most accidents follow a pattern of lack of management controls, unsafe acts or conditions, and result in losses.
2. Employers and employees have legal duties under health and safety laws to protect workers and others from risks. This includes conducting risk assessments, implementing controls, providing training, and following safe systems of work.
3. Ignoring safety risks and procedures is against the law and can lead to prosecution, fines, injuries or even death for those involved and affected. All workers are responsible for keeping themselves and others safe by raising concerns and following safety rules.
This document provides information on machine safety. It discusses principles of machine safety including eliminating hazards through engineering controls and guards. It defines key terms like guard, hazard, and risk. It describes different types of guards for moving parts and transmissions. It also discusses non-mechanical hazards and access hazards. Examples of common hazards are given for different workplace activities like operating, maintaining and cleaning machinery. The document emphasizes that all hazards that cannot be eliminated must be controlled to prevent harm.
This document provides an overview of occupational health and safety (OHS) topics including:
1. Definitions of OHS, its objectives, and benefits. Common workplace hazards like noise, chemicals, and ergonomic issues are discussed.
2. Training requirements for topics like fire safety, material handling, working at heights, and forklift operation.
3. The importance of OHS worldwide in terms of lives lost and economic costs from work-related injuries and illnesses each year.
4. Specific workplace hazards are explored in more depth like machines, confined spaces, temperature extremes, and electricity. Control strategies for mitigating risks are also addressed.
This document discusses industrial safety. It begins by defining industrial hazards as any damage, injury, loss or property damage that can occur in an industrial workplace. It notes that industrial safety is important to reduce costs from compensation, medical aid, investigations, and damaged equipment. The objectives of industrial safety are to prevent accidents, eliminate lost production from accidents, and prevent injury and lost income for workers. It also discusses common industrial hazards like fire/explosions, electrical issues, and machinery and provides preventative measures for each. The importance of safety tools and proper safety equipment for workers is emphasized.
This document provides information on machine guarding for warehouse and maintenance workers. It discusses the problem of injuries and deaths caused by machinery each year. Common machinery associated with amputations are listed. Reaching into machinery, not using lockout/tagout procedures, unauthorized use, missing or loose guards, and lack of training are identified as causes of machine incidents. The document outlines OSHA requirements for guarding machinery, including guarding points of operation, power transmission areas, and other moving parts. It describes different types of guards and safety devices and responsibilities of management, supervisors and employees to ensure machinery is properly safeguarded.
Occupational Health and Safety Powerpoint PresentationJoLowe72
This is a Powerpoint Presentation I have been asked to prepare as part of my assessment for the Certificate 3 in Multimedia at Tastafe, Alanvale, Launceston.
Dr. Soumar Dutta discusses various concepts related to patient safety and accident prevention. He defines key terms like incident, accident, unsafe act, and unsafe condition. Accidents can be preventable or unpreventable. The main causes of accidents according to the Heinrich Theory are unsafe acts and unsafe conditions, which account for 98% of accidents. Successful accident prevention requires identifying hazards, estimating risks, eliminating hazards where possible, using engineering controls, education and training, and enforcement of safety policies. Safety equipment alone is not enough - developing a trained, alert, and safe workforce is most important for any disaster prevention program.
The document summarizes the key aspects and history of health and safety legislation in the UK, including the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974. It established general duties for employers and employees, and created the Health and Safety Executive body to regulate workplace health, safety, and welfare. The legislation set a basic principle that health and safety is a shared responsibility and introduced regulations around risk assessment, accident investigations, enforcement, and penalties.
Everyone is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment. It is important to know your rights and responsibilities as an employee (or employer)!
The Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed to ensure safe working conditions for all American workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed to administer the Act and enforce safety and health standards. OSHA conducts workplace inspections, issues citations for violations, and can impose penalties on employers. The document outlines OSHA's priorities for inspections, an employer's responsibilities to provide a safe workplace, and factors that can contribute to workplace accidents and stress.
The document discusses various time wasters at the personal, managerial, organizational, and environmental levels. It identifies issues like lack of planning, poor delegation, unnecessary meetings, interruptions, and social obligations as potential time wasters. The document then provides tips for conserving time through better organization, automation, delegation, and streamlining processes. It also gives suggestions for controlling time by prioritizing tasks, screening distractions, budgeting hours, and being proactive. Finally, it recommends making additional time through improved planning, communication, decision making, and clarifying roles and expectations. Maintaining a daily time log for 3 months is advised to practice effective time management.
Hazards in steel plant and their control, By B C dasBimal Chandra Das
Hazards and Accidents In the iron and Integrated steel industry- Recommendations to prevent and control exposure to ….. Safety Awareness, It is sharing of knowledge. By Bimal Chandra Das, Rtd. AGM (Safety), Bokaro Steel Plant,/ Bokaro. Kolkata
This document discusses occupational health and related topics. It covers health promotion of workers, prevention of occupational diseases, roles of occupational health nurses, administration of occupational health services, and international organizations. Some key points include recommendations by ILO/WHO on worker nutrition, disease control, and mental health. It also outlines legislation in countries like prevention of child labor and maternity benefits.
Safety signs in the workplace are essential to protect people from accidents and convey important safety information. SmartSign is an innovative safety signage product made of a polymer and fiberglass blend that is long-lasting, weatherproof, and meets international standards. The company Safetysignindia produces and markets SmartSign to provide the Indian industry with affordable and comprehensive signage that fulfills safety needs.
Manufacturer & Marketing of various Types of Emulsion Explosives, Detonators, Slurry Water Gel Explosives, Detonating Fuse, PETN, Monomethyl Amine Nitrate Solutions (MMAN), Commercial Explosives and Safety Fuse.
The document discusses the roles and responsibilities of a school manager regarding health, safety, and environmental issues. It covers establishing principles of hygiene like handwashing; preventing risks from poor sanitation, overcrowding, and natural disasters; ensuring school buildings have safety features like fire exits and extinguishers; developing emergency response plans for crises like fires, lockdowns, or hazardous spills; and locating schools at least 100 meters from major traffic for health reasons. The school manager is responsible for reinforcing basic hygiene especially during disasters, and creating a safe and hygienic school environment through facilities, furniture, and attention to factors like lighting, ventilation and waste disposal.
5S is a workplace organization method that consists of five Japanese words: Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke. The 5S method helps to eliminate waste, increase efficiency and productivity, reduce defects and accidents, and maintain equipment safely by sorting items, storing items in designated places, shining or cleaning the workspace, standardizing cleanliness, and sustaining self-discipline habits. Implementing 5S helps create a more organized, efficient, and safe work environment.
This document discusses behavioral safety training in the workplace. It notes that in 2008-2009, millions of work days were lost due to injuries and hundreds of workers were killed. Behavioral safety training focuses on workers' behaviors as the main cause of injuries. It encourages workers to recognize their role in safety and influence the safety behaviors of others. Companies that implemented behavioral safety programs saw reductions in accidents of 45% or more as well as savings of over $250,000. The training discusses identifying unsafe behaviors, developing team safety culture, having safety conversations, and creating a long-term safety legacy.
Raising your game in behavioural safety - Simon Toseland - Safety & Health Ex...SHExpo
Simon Toseland discusses the importance of safety at HSS Hire and outlines their behavioural safety program. Some key metrics that demonstrate their focus on safety include a reduction in employee churn from 40% to 24% and growth in key accounts by 54% since 2009. Their safety programs and practices have led to awards including gold RoSPA, Safe-Hire, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 and a 4 star rating from the British Safety Council. The document encourages observing, engaging and improving safety practices.
Occupational safety and health for technologists, engineersMohd Hilmi
The document discusses various acts, regulations, standards, and policies related to occupational safety and health in Malaysia. It covers the Factories and Machineries Act 1967, Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, environmental acts, and related regulations. It also discusses penalties and compounding processes, international standards like OSHA, and compensation for workplace injuries.
1. The document discusses different measures for assessing productivity in the public sector, including input, output, outcome, and efficiency measures.
2. Input measures look at resources used like personnel and budgets, while output measures examine final products or services delivered. Outcome measures assess goal achievement and impact on problems.
3. The appropriate measures depend on the level - outcome measures are best for institutional goals, while output or workload measures fit better for street-level employees and departments. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches are needed.
This document discusses project quality management. It defines quality as meeting requirements and fitness for use. It outlines the quality revolution from inspection to prevention. It describes quality management processes like quality planning, assurance, and control. It discusses quality tools including cause-and-effect diagrams, control charts, Pareto analysis, and flow charts. It also explains Six Sigma and its DMAIC improvement methodology involving defining problems, measuring performance, analyzing causes, improving processes, and controlling gains. The document benefits of Six Sigma for organizations and individuals.
The document summarizes key labour and factory legislations in India, including the Factories Act, 1948, Payment of Wages Act, 1936, Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, Minimum Wages Act, 1948, Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, and Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. It outlines provisions around working hours, leaves, wages, bonuses, safety standards, and welfare measures that factories must comply with to protect workers' rights.
This document outlines a 7-stage behavioural safety program. It discusses establishing management and workforce buy-in, selecting a driving team, training observers, identifying critical safety behaviors, establishing a baseline, and implementing an observation and feedback process to continually monitor and improve safety culture. The goal of a behavioural safety program is to modify worker behaviors to improve safety performance and culture through positive reinforcement.
This document contains 15 multiple choice questions (MCQs) about the Factories Act of 1948 in India. Some key points covered include:
- The annual return under the Act must be submitted by January 31st.
- A canteen managing committee can have no more than 5 or less than 2 elected workers.
- A "child" means a person under 15 years old.
- Hazardous processes cause health impairment or pollution.
- A factory has 10 or more workers.
The document provides information on industrial safety and accidents. It discusses:
1. Data on the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy that killed thousands and injured hundreds of thousands.
2. Definitions and causes of industrial accidents including unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
3. Direct and indirect costs of accidents for employees and employers including medical expenses, lost productivity, and damage costs.
4. Methods for preventing accidents including reducing unsafe conditions through job design, training, and use of personal protective equipment. Indian laws governing occupational health and safety are also mentioned.
The document discusses various provisions related to health, safety and welfare under the Factories Act of 1948 in India. It outlines requirements for cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, drinking water, sanitation facilities, and first aid in factories. It also covers provisions for washing facilities, clothing storage, seating, canteens, and shelters/rest rooms. The Act defines a factory and sets rules for maintaining clean and hygienic conditions, proper disposal of waste, adequate ventilation, protection from dust and fumes, and prevention of overcrowding in workplaces.
Factories act 1948 health, safety and welfare of workerssajeena aanji
The document summarizes the Factories Act of 1948 in India. It was passed to ensure adequate safety measures and promote the health and safety of workers in factories. Some key points:
- It defines a factory and outlines provisions for worker health (cleanliness, ventilation, lighting), safety (machinery safety, protective equipment), and welfare (washing facilities, first aid, canteens).
- For health, it covers issues like cleanliness, ventilation, dust/fume control, and overcrowding.
- For safety, it addresses machinery safety, hoists/lifts, hazardous processes, fire safety, and more.
- Welfare provisions include washing facilities, rest areas, cre
For Basic Concept of Factory law and some related Definition click on below link
https://www.slideshare.net/sheryshrivastava/factories-act1948-1
Section 11: Cleanliness
Section 12: Disposal of effluents and wastes
Section 13: Ventilation and Temperature
Section 14: Dust and Fume
Section 15: Artificial Humidification
Section 16: Overcrowding
Section 17: Lighting
Section 18: Drinking Water
Section 19: Latrines and Urinals
Section 20: Spittoons.
For Safety Measures of Factory Act click on below link
https://www.slideshare.net/sheryshrivastava/factories-act1948-part-3
The document provides an overview of The Factories Act of 1948 in India. It outlines the Act's objectives to protect worker health, safety, and welfare. Key sections are summarized, including requirements for cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, drinking water, and machinery safety. The Act aims to regulate working conditions and prevent accidents in factories.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Factories Act of 1948 in India. It outlines the origins of factory acts dating back to 1881 aimed at protecting workers' health and safety. The 1948 Act expanded the definition of a factory and strengthened provisions around child labor, working hours, health, safety and welfare of all workers. It defines key terms like factory, worker, occupier and manufacturing process. It also describes the various provisions in the Act related to cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, drinking water, latrines and welfare measures like washing facilities, clothing storage, first aid and sitting arrangements.
Industrial health and safety seminar(r)_fahad_shaikh
The document provides information on an industrial health and safety seminar to be held on September 4th, 2012 at 10am at M.H Saboo Siddik Polytechnic. It outlines the objectives of industrial health and safety such as protection from risks and hazards. It discusses the Factory Act of 1948 and amendments related to industrial health and safety. It also defines health and safety. The contents section lists topics such as cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, drinking water, and machines. Requirements related to these topics aim to provide a safe and hygienic work environment.
The document summarizes key provisions of the Factories Act of 1948 in India. It outlines that the Act aims to protect factory workers from industrial and occupational hazards. It defines a factory as a premises with 10 or more workers if power is used, or 20 or more if not. The Act establishes provisions around cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, drinking water, latrines and more to ensure worker health. It also mandates safety measures for machinery, young worker protection, hoists/lifts, hazardous materials, fire escapes and more. Finally, it addresses welfare issues like washing facilities.
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Factory Act of 1948 in India. The major objectives of the act are to protect laborers from long work hours and ensure healthy, sanitary and safe working conditions. It applies to all factories employing 10 or more workers with power or 20 or more without power. The act mandates various health, safety and welfare measures for workers, including provisions for cleanliness, ventilation, drinking water, latrines, safety of machinery, and welfare facilities like canteens and crèches. It requires factories to be licensed and provides for regular inspections by industrial inspectors.
The document summarizes key health and welfare provisions for workers under the Factories Act of 1948 in India. It outlines 10 health provisions relating to cleanliness, waste disposal, ventilation, dust/fumes, humidity, overcrowding, lighting, water, latrines/urinals, and spittoons. It also outlines 5 welfare provisions around washing facilities, clothing storage/drying, seating, first aid, and canteens. The document provides details on requirements for each provision under the Act.
The document provides information about an industrial health and safety seminar to be held on September 4th, 2012 at 10am at M.H Saboo Siddik Polytechnic. It discusses the objectives of industrial health and safety such as protection from risks and hazards. It also summarizes the key points of the Factory Act of 1948 and provisions regarding cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, drinking water and other facilities to ensure worker health and safety.
The document summarizes key aspects of The Factories Act of 1948 and subsequent amendments relating to occupational health and safety in India. It defines important terms, outlines the duties of occupiers and powers of inspectors. It also describes requirements around factory approvals, ventilation, lighting, drinking water, machinery guarding, and other safety measures. The Act aims to strengthen protections for workers and enable better enforcement of standards in industry.
The Factories Act, 1948, regulates the hours of work and minimum wages. The Factories Act, 1948, mandates the payment of minimum wages to the workers by prescribing a fixed pay rate. An employer shall pay their employees at least the prescribed minimum wage rate.
The presentation is about factory act 1948. Here you will get all the information regarding Factory act 1948. The meaning, definition, provision of factory act 1948 regarding health and welfare of the workers and penalty procedure. Hope it will be informative for every one.
This document outlines key definitions and provisions of the Factories Act of 1948 in India. It defines terms like factory, worker, manufacturing process and sets minimum requirements for factories regarding cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, drinking water and other facilities to ensure workers' health, safety and welfare. The Act grants powers to inspectors to enter premises and investigate accidents. It also provides for certifying surgeons to examine young workers.
This document summarizes key sections of Bangladesh's Labor Law regarding workplace health, safety, and worker facilities. The summary includes:
1) The law requires workplaces to be kept clean and maintain proper sanitation facilities. It also mandates regular cleaning of work areas.
2) Workplaces must ensure adequate ventilation and temperature control in workrooms to protect worker health. Temperature must allow for reasonable comfort.
3) The law regulates exposure to dust, fumes and other impurities from manufacturing processes, requiring exhaust systems and enclosure of hazardous areas.
4) Machinery must be properly guarded and safety provisions made for any dangerous equipment or parts.
The document summarizes key provisions of the Factories Act passed in India between 1881-1948 to regulate working conditions and protect worker welfare and safety. The first act in 1881 applied to factories with 100+ workers and included some health and safety measures for child workers. Subsequent acts expanded coverage, restricted child labor, and set limits on work hours for adults and children. The 1948 act incorporated ILO conventions and has comprehensive provisions regarding health, safety, welfare, working hours and employment of young persons to improve factory conditions in India.
Unit 3 Legal Aspects of Business Anna university notesjoel jebadurai
The Factories Act, 1948 establishes standards for health, safety, and welfare of workers in factories across India. Some key points:
1. It defines a factory as a premises with 10 or more power-driven workers or 20 or more non-power driven workers engaged in manufacturing.
2. It sets guidelines for health (ventilation, cleanliness, drinking water), safety (machine guarding, PPE, lighting), and welfare (restrooms, creches, canteens).
3. It regulates work hours of adults and employment of women and children, requiring extra pay for overtime or night shifts.
4. Inspectors are authorized to enter factories, inspect conditions, and require compliance
This document provides definitions of key terms related to factories and manufacturing processes such as adolescent, adult, child, day, week, power, machinery, occupier, relay, shift, and prescribed. It also outlines several health and safety requirements for factories including requirements around cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, drinking water, latrines, urinals, spittoons, vaccination, dust and fumes control, overcrowding, canteens, fire safety precautions, machinery guarding, and safe operation of hoists, lifts, and revolving machinery. The document aims to define important terminology and outline the health and safety standards that factories must maintain for workers.
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This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
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The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
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1. Occupational Safety
and Health (OSH)
The Factories Act, 1948 (Act No. 63 of 1948),
as amended by the Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987 (Act 20 of 1987)
3. The Objectives of OSH
•To maintain the physical, mental and social well-being of workers
•To prevent the unfavourable effects on health caused by working
conditions
•To become familiar to occupational environment of physical and
mental needs of workers
•To consider the issues relating to industrial safety, occupational
medicine, industrial hygiene, training & education, psychology and
so on.
5. SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT GUIDELINES
• Rules & regulations followed in India are listed as follows:
• The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
• The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986
• Environmental Impact Assessment of Development Projects
1994
• The Prevention and control of pollution (uniform consent
procedure) Rules,1999
• Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous chemicals
Rules,1989
• Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous chemical
(Amendment) Rules,2000
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT GUIDELINES
6. SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT GUIDELINES
• Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989
• Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998
• Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000
• Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation) Rules, 2000
• The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 as
amended by Amendment Act, 1987
• The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1982
• The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982
• The Tamil Nadu Air ( Prevention and Control of Pollution )
Rules , 1983
7. SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT GUIDELINES
• Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000
• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 as
amended in 1978 & 1988
• The Tamil Nadu Water ( Prevention and Control of Pollution )
Rules , 1983
• The Water(Prevention and Control of Pollution)Cess Act, 1977
as amended by Amendment Act, 1991
• The Water(Prevention and Control of Pollution)Cess Rules,
1978
• The Factories Act, 1948
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT GUIDELINES
8. • Tamilnadu Factories Rules, 1950
• The Gas Cylinders Rules, 1981
• The Indian Electricity Act, 1910
• The Indian Electricity Rules, 1956
• The Petroleum Act, 1934
• The Petroleum Rules, 1976
• The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
• The Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991
• Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT GUIDELINESSAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT GUIDELINES
9. Every factory shall be kept clean and free from effluvial
arising from any drain, privy or other nuisance, and in
particular- accumulation of dirt and refuse shall be
removed daily by effective method and disposed of in a
suitable manner
Section 11.Cleanliness
10. Section 12. Disposal of wastes and effluents
Effective arrangements shall be made in
every factory for the treatment of wastes and
effluents due to the manufacturing process
carried on therein, so as to render them
harmless, and for their disposal.
11. Section 13. Ventilation and temperature
(1) Effect and suitable provisions shall be made in every
factory for securing and maintaining in every workroom-
(a) adequate ventilation by the circulation of fresh air, and
(b) such a temperature as will secure to workers therein
reasonable conditions of comfort and prevent injury to
health; and in particular,
(i) walls and roofs shall be of such material and so designed
that such temperature shall not be exceeded but kept as
low as practicable;
12. Section 14. Dust and fume
(1) In every factory in which, by reason of the manufacturing process
carried on, there is given off any dust or fume or other impurity of
such a nature and to such an extent as is likely to be injurious or
offensive to the workers employed therein,
(2) or any dust in substantial quantities, effective measures shall be
taken to prevent its inhalation and accumulation in any workroom,
and if any exhaust appliance is necessary for this purpose, it shall
be applied as near as possible to the point of origin of the dust,
fume or other impurity, and such point shall be enclosed so far as
possible.
13. Section 15. Artificial humidification
(1) In respect of all factories in which
the humidity of the air is artificially
increased, the State Government
may make rules,-
(a) prescribing standards of
humidification;
(b) prescribing methods to be
adopted for securing adequate
ventilation and cooling of the air in
the workrooms.
(2) In any factory in which the humidity
of the air is artificially increased, the
water used for the purpose shall be
taken from a public supply, or other
source of drinking water, or shall he
effectively purified before it is so
used.
14. Section 16. Overcrowding
No room in any factory shall be
overcrowded to an extent injurious
to the health of the workers
employed therein.
Without prejudice to the generality of
sub-section (1), there shall be in
every workroom of a factory in
existence on the date of
commencement of this Act at least
9.9 cubic metres and of a factory
built after the commencement of
this Act
at least 14.2 cubic metres of space for
every worker employed therein, and
for the purposes of this sub-section
no account shall be taken of
anyspace which is more than 4.2
metres above the level of the floor
of the room.
15. Section 17. Lighting
1) In every part of a factory where
workers are working or passing, there
shall be provided and maintained
sufficient and suitable lighting, natural
or artificial, or both.
(2) In every factory all glazed windows
and skylights used for the lighting of
the workroom shall be kept clean on
both the inner and outer surfaces and,
so far as compliance with the
provisions of any rules made under
sub-section (3) of section 13 will allow,
free from obstruction.
(3) In every factory effective provision
shall, so far as is practicable, be made
for the prevention of-
(a) glare, either directly from a source of
light or by reflection from a smooth or
polished surface;
(b) the formation of shadows to such an
extent as to cause eye-strain or the
risk of accident to any worker.
16. Section 18. Drinking water
(1) In every factory effective arrangements shall be made to provide and
maintain at suitable points conveniently situated for all workers employed
therein a sufficient supply of wholesome drinking water.
(2) All such points shall be legibly marked "drinking water" in a language
understood by a majority of the workers employed in the factory and no
such points shall be situated within 1[six metres of any washing place,
urinal, latrine, spittoon, open drain carrying sullage or effluent or any
other source of contamination unless a shorter distance is approved in
writing by the Chief Inspector.
(3) In every factory wherein more than two hundred and fifty workers are
ordinarily employed, provisions shall be made for cooling drinking water
during hot weather by effective means and for distribution thereof.
17. Section 19. Latrines and urinals
1) In every factory-
(a) sufficient latrine and urinal accommodation of prescribed types shall be
provided conveniently situated and accessible to workers at all times while
they are at the factory;
(b) separate enclosed accommodation shall be provided for male and female
workers;
(c) such accommodation shall be adequately lighted and ventilated and no latrine
or urinal shall, unless specially exempted in writing by the Chief Inspector,
communicate with any workroom except through an intervening open space or
ventilated passage;
(d) all such accommodation shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition
at all times;
18. Section 20. Spittoons
In every factory there shall be provided a sufficient number of
spittoons in convenient places and they shall be maintained in a
clean and hygienic condition.
No person shall spit within the premises of a factory except in
the spittoons provided for the purpose and a notice containing
this provision and the penalty for its violation shall be
prominently displayed at suitable places in the premises.
19. Section 21. Fencing of machinery
(1) In every factory the following, namely-
(i) every moving part of a prime-mover and every
fiywheel connected to a prime-mover, whether the
prime-mover or flywheel is in the engine-house or
not;
(ii) the headrace and tailrace of every water-wheel and
water-turbine;
(iii) any part of a stock bar which projects beyond the
head stock of a lathe; and
(iv) unless they are in such position or of such
construction as to be safe to every person
employed in the factory as they would be if they
were securely fenced, the following, namely:-
(a) every part of an electric generator, a motor or
rotary convertor;
(b) every part of transmission machinery; and
(c) every dangerous part of any other machinery; shall
be securely fenced by safeguards of a substantial
construction which shall be constantly maintained
and kept in position while the parts of machinery
they are fencing, are in motion or in use:
20. Section 22. Work on or near machinery in motion
• (1) Where in any factory it becomes necessary to examine any part of machinery referred
to in section 21, while the machinery is in motion, or, as a result of such examination, to
carry out-
• (a) in a case referred to in clause (i) of the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 21,
lubrication or other adjusting operation; or
• (b) in a case referred to in clause (ii) of the proviso aforesaid, any mounting or shipping of
belts or lubrication or other adjusting operation,
• while the machinery is in motion, such - examination or operation shall be made or carried
out only by a specially trained adult male worker wearing tight fitting clothing (which shall
be supplied by the occupier) whose name has been recorded in the register prescribed in
this behalf and who has been furnished with a certificate of his appointment, and while he
is so engaged,-
21. Section 23. Employment of young persons on dangerous machines
(1) No young person shall be required or allowed to work at any machine to which this
section applies, unless he has been fully instructed as to the dangers arising in
connection with the machine and the precautions to be observed, and-
(a) has received sufficient training in work at the machine, or (b) is under adequate
supervision by a person who has a thorough knowledge and experience of the
machine.
(2) Sub-section (1) shall apply to such machines as may be prescribed by the State
Government, being machines which in its opinion are of such a dangerous
character that young persons ought not to work at them unless the foregoing
requirements are complied with.
22. Section 24. Striking gear and devices for cutting off power
(1) In every factory-
(a) suitable striking gear or other efficient mechanical appliance shall be provided and
maintained and used to move driving belts to and from fast (3) When a device, which
can inadvertently shift from "off" to "on" position, is provided in a factory- to cut off
power, arrangements shall be provided for locking the device in safe position to
prevent accidental starting of the transmission machinery or other machines to which
the device it fitted.
23. Section 25. Self-acting machines
No traversing part of a self-acting machine in any factory and no material
carried thereon shall, if the space over which it runs is a space over
which any person is liable to pass, whether in the course of his
employment or otherwise, be allowed to run on its outwards or inward
traverse within a distance forty-five centimetres from any fixed structure
which is not part of the machine:
24. Section 26. Casing of new machinery
(1) In all machinery driven by power and installed in any factory after the
commencement of this Act,-
(a) every set screw, bolt or key on any revolving shaft, spindle, wheel or pinion
shall be so sunk, encased or otherwise effectively guarded as to prevent
danger;
(b) all spur, worm and other toothed or friction gearing which does not require
frequent adjustment while in motion shall be completely encased, unless it
is so situated as to be as safe as it would be if it were completely encased.
25. Section 27. Prohibition of employment of women and children near
cotton-openers
No woman or child shall be employed in any part
of a factory for pressing cotton in which a cotton-
opener is at work:
26. Section 28. Hoist and lifts
(2) The following additional requirements shall apply to hoists and lifts used for carrying
persons and installed or reconstructed in a factory after the commencement of this Act,
namely:-
(a) where the cage is supported by rope or chain, there shall be at least two ropes or
chains separately connected with the cage and balance weight, and each rope or chain
with its attachments shall be capable of carrying the whole weight of the cage together
with its maximum load;
(b) efficient devices shall be provided and maintained capable of supporting the cage
together with its maximum load in the event of breakage of the ropes, chains or
attachments;
(c) an efficient automatic device shall be provided and maintained to prevent the cage from
over-running.
27. Section 29. Lifting machines, chains, ropes and lifting tackles
(1) In any factory the following provisions shall be complied with in respect of every
lifting machine (other than a hoist and lift) and every chain, rope and lifting tackle for
the purpose of raising or lowering persons, goods or materials:-
(a) all parts, including the working gear, whether fixed or movable, of every lifting
machine and every chain, rope or lifting tackle shall be-
(i) of good construction, sound material and adequate strength and free from defects;
(ii) properly maintained; and
(iii) thoroughly examined by a competent person at least once in every period of twelve
months, or at such intervals as the Chief Inspector may specify in writing, and a
register shall be kept containing the prescribed particulars of every such
examination;
28. Section 29. Lifting machines, chains, ropes and lifting tackles ….contd’
(3) For the purposes of this section a lifting
machine or a chain, rope or lifting tackle shall be
deemed to have been thoroughly examined if a
visual examination supplemented, if necessary,
by other means and by the dismantling of parts
of the gear, has been carried out as carefully as
the conditions permit in order to arrive at a
reliable conclusion as to the safety of the parts
examined.
Explanation.- In this section,-
(a) "lifting machine" means a crane, crab, winch,
teagle, pully block, gin wheel, transporter or
runway;
(b) "lifting tackle" means any chain sling, rope
sling, hook, shackle, swivel, coupling, socket,
clamp, tray or similar appliance, whether fixed
or movable, used in connection with the raising
or lowering of persons, or loads by use lifting
machines.
29. Section 30. Revolving machinery
(1) In every factory in which the process of grinding is carried on there shall be permanently
affixed to or placed ear each machine in use a notice indicating the maximum safe
working peripheral speed of every grindstone or abrasive wheel, the speed of the shaft or
spindle upon which the wheel is mounted, and the diameter of the pulley upon such shaft
or spindle necessary to secure such safe working peripheral speed.
(2) The speeds indicated in notices under sub-section (1) shall not be exceeded.
(3) Effective measure shall be taken in every factory to ensure that the safe working
peripheral speed of every revolving vessel, cage, basket, flywheel pulley, disc or similar
appliance driven by power is not exceeded.
30. Section 31. Pressure plant
(1) If in any factory, any plant or machinery or any part
thereof is operated at a pressure above atmospheric
pressure, effective measures shall be taken to ensure
that the safe working pressure of such plant or
machinery or part is not exceeded.
31. Section 32. Floors, stairs and means of access
In every factory-
(a) all floors, steps, stairs, passengers and gangways shall be of sound
construction, and properly maintained and shall be kept free from
obstructions and substances likely to cause persons to slip and where
it is necessary to ensure safety, steps, stairs, passages and gangways
shall be provided with substantial handrails;
(b) there shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, be provided, and
maintained safe means of access to every place at which any person
is at any time required to work;
(c) when any person has to work at a height from where he is likely to
fall, provision shall be made, so far as is reasonably practicable, by
fencing or otherwise, to ensure the safety of the person so working.
32. Section 33. Pits, sumps, openings in floors etc.,
(1) In every factory every fixed vessel, sump, tank, pit or opening
in the ground or in a floor which, by reason of its depth,
situation, construction or contents, is or may be a source of
danger, shall be either securely covered or securely fenced.
(2) The State Government may, by order in writing, exempt,
subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, any factory or
class or description of factories in respect of any vessel, sump,
tank, pit or opening from compliance with the provisions of this
section.
33. Section 34. Excessive weights
(1) No person shall be employed in any factory to lift, carry or move
any load so heavy as to be likely to cause him an injury.
(2) The State Government may make rules prescribing the maximum
weights which may be lifted, carried or moved by adult men, adult
women, adolescents and children employed in factories or in any
class or description of factories or in carrying on in any specified
process.
34. Section 35. Protection of eyes
In respect of any such manufacturing process carried on in any factory as
may be prescribed, being a process which involves-
(a) risk of injury to the eyes from particles or fragments thrown off in the
course of the process, or
(b) risk to the eyes by reason of exposure to excessive light, the State
Government may by rules require that effective screens or suitable
goggles shall be provided for the protection of persons employed on, or in
the immediate vicinity of, the process.
35. Section 36. Precautions against dangerous fumes, gases, etc
(1) No person shall be required or allowed to enter any chamber, tank, vat,
pit, pipe, flue or other confined space in any factory in which any gas,
fume, vapour or dust is likely to be present to such an extent as to involve
risk to persons being overcome thereby, unless it is provided with a
manhole of adequate size or other effective means of egress.
(2) No person shall be required or allowed to enter any confined space as is
referred to in sub-section (1), until all practicable measures have been
taken to remove any gas, fume, vapour or dust, which may be present so as
to bring its level within the permissible limits and to prevent any ingress of
such gas, fume, vapour or dust and unless-
36. Section 36A. Precautions regarding the use of portable electric light
In any factory-
(a) no portable electric light or any other electric appliance of
voltage exceeding twenty-four volts shall be permitted for use
inside any chamber, tank, vat, pit, pipe, flue or other confined
space unless adequate safety devices are provided; and
(b) if any inflammable gas, fume or dust is likely to be present in
such chambers tank, vat, pipe, flue or other confined space, no
lamp or light other than that of flame-proof construction shall be
permitted to be used therein
37. Section 37. Explosive or inflammable dust, gas, etc.,
• Where in any factory any manufacturing process produces dust, gas, fume or
vapour of such character and to such extent as to be likely to explode on
ignition, all practicable measures shall be taken to prevent any such
explosion by-
• (a) effective enclosure of the plant or machinery used in the process;
• (b) removal or prevention of the accumulation of such dust, gas, fume or
vapour;
• (c) exclusion or effective enclosure of all possible sources of ignition.
38. Section 38. Precautions in case of fire
(1) In every factory, all practicable measures shall be taken to prevent
outbreak of fire and its spread, both internally and externally, and to
provide and maintain-
(a) safe means of escape for all persons in the event of a fire, and
(b) the necessary equipment and facilities for extinguishing fire.
(2) Effective measures shall be taken to ensure that in every factory all
the workers are familiar with the means of escape in case of fire and
have been adequately trained in the routine to be following in such
cases.
39. Section 39. Power to require specifications of defective parts or tests of
stability
If it appears to the Inspector
that any building or part of a
building or any part of the
ways, machinery or plant in a
factory is in such a condition
that it may be dangerous to
human life or safety, he may
serve on the occupier or
manager or both of the factory
an order in writing requiring
him before a specified date-
(a) to furnish such drawings,
specifications and other
particulars as may be
necessary to determine
whether such buildings, ways,
machinery or plant can be used
with safety, or
(b) to carry out such tests in
such manner as may be
specified in the order, and to
inform the Inspector of the
results thereof.
40. Section 40. Safety of buildings and machinery
(1) If it appears to the Inspector that any building or part of a building or
any part of the ways, machinery or plant in a factory is in such a
condition that it is dangerous to human life or safety, he may serve on
the occupier or manager or both of the factory an order in writing
specifying the measures, which in his opinion should be adopted and
requiring them to be carried out before a specified date.
41. Section 40A. Maintenance of buildings
If it appears to the Inspector that any
building or part of a building in a factory
is in such a state of disrepair as is likely
to lead to conditions detrimental to the
health and welfare of the workers, he
may serve on the occupier or manager or
both of the factory an order in writing
specifying the measures which in his
opinion should be taken and requiring
the same to be carried out before such
date as is specified in the order.
42. (1) In every factory-
(i) wherein one thousand or more workers are ordinarily employed, or
(ii) wherein, in the opinion of the State Government, any
manufacturing process or operation is carried on, which process
or operation involves any risk of bodily injury, poisoning or disease
or any other hazard to health, to the person employed in the
factory,
Section 40B. Safety Officers
43. Section 41. Power to make rules to supplement this Chapter
• The State Government may make rules requiring the provision in any
factory or in any class or description of factories of such further
devices and measures for securing safety of persons employed
therein as it may deem necessary.
45. Cleaning of shop floor:
Keep clean and free from accumulation of dirt
and refuse daily
Cleaning of Machines:
Reduce accidents to keep machines cleaned
will
Housekeeping
46. Prevention of Leakage and spillage:
Use splash guards in machines and collecting tray
Disposal of Scrap-
Empty scrap, wastage, swarf from respective
containers regularly
Housekeeping
47. Tool Storage- Use special racks, holders
for respective tools
Storage Spaces: Identify storage areas
for respective items. Do not park material
in aisle.
Housekeeping
48. Piling Methods- Do not overload
platform, floor and keep material at safe
height.
Material handling: Use forklifts,
conveyors and hoist
Housekeeping
49. Good shop floor practices
Awareness to workers with daily target on manufacturing activities.
Display of Informative charts to post production, quality and safety
results compared to achievements.
Workers are trained on written product quality standards.
Manufactured parts are inspected to ensure adherence to quality
standards.
Production processes are planned by engineering to minimize product
variation.
50. Good shop floor practices
5S methods to organize the shop floor and production lines.
Workers trained on plant safety practices in line with OSH standards.
Workers trained on “root cause” analysis to resolve the causes of non-
conformances.
A written preventive maintenance plan for upkeep of Plant machinery &
equipment
Plant employees & Management meeting to get input on process
improvements.
Process Improvement Teams are employed to implement “best practices”
58. Disposal procedure of waste
materials
Be aware of what materials you are using and that they
can be properly disposed before beginning any project.
Large unused portions of material may be return to the
shared scrap areas so that leftover material may be used.
Chips and waste pieces from work surfaces and the floor
using a broom/brush and dust pan, or vacuum may be
removed.
Using compressed air is not an appropriate method
for cleaning chips off a surface as it promotes the
hazardous dispersion of particulate and chips into the
air and potentially into the eyes, hair, clothing and skin
of others in the Lab environment. chips are not to be
handled with bare hands/fingers.
59. Disposal procedure of waste
materials
Liquids such as paint, plaster, paint thinner, stain, wood sealer, resin, rubber,
solvents, and many other chemicals used in the industrial workshops are not
appropriate for sink disposal as they are potentially hazardous to natural and
drinking water systems.
Always posted procedures to be followed on Hazardous Waste Disposal
Hazardous Waste collection containers are to be located in appropriate places.
Each container is labelled with its appropriate contents and no material to be
disposed into a container that does not have its contents listed on the label.
60. Wood products (plywood, OSB, and solid wood)
can be recycled and the red bins in the Wood Shop
are available for this purpose.
Recyclable paper, cardboard that has been broken
down, and recyclable plastics should be discarded
in the blue recycle bins.
Any recyclable food containers should be clean
and free of liquids.
Non-recyclable plastics, acrylic/plexi, and plastic
sheet, MDF, masonite, and particle board must be
disposed of in the grey trash bins.
Sharp containers are to be used for the disposal of
cutting knife blades and other sharps.
Metal barrels in the Machine Shop and Metal Shop
are available for collection of scrap metal (steel,
copper, brass, aluminium, etc.)
Disposal procedure of waste
materials