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20/01/2024

DROP TEST FOR SAFETY NET IN CONSTRUCTION SITE

The drop test is conducted to make sure that the safety net and their installations are able to withstand the impact force generated by a falling object or a person. In this test, 400- pound (180kg) bag of sand from a specific height into the safety net.the bag of the sand should have a diameter of 30inches (76cm).
The drop should be from the highest/walking/work surface at which employees are exposed fall hazard.the hight of the drop should not be less than 42 inches (1.1) above the level.
Drop test is a specific test required by OSHA regulations (specifically, OHSA 29 CFR 1926.504(C)(4)(I) to evaluate the strength and performance of safety nets used as fall protection system in construction workplace.

Note: the drop test is required under various
circumstances including:
- After initial installation of the safety net.
-Before using the safety net as a fall protection system.
- After relocating the safety net.
-After major repair of the safety net.
- 6 monthly interval if the next remains in one place.

Importance of Safety Net drop Test in Construction Site

(1) To ensure safety of workers (2) Compliance with regulations.(3) Validation of installation quality (4) Maintenance and Repair Validation.(5) building confidence in fall protection system.

12/01/2024

What is ur take on "Slip ,Trip and Fall"

Slip, Trip and fall are common hazard we encounter in our day-to-day's activity in our work place.With proper training and safety practices,these hazards can be addressed and the workers will be safe and free from harm.
Slip, Trip and fall can lead to fractures, bruises, sprains,strains,cut and other injuries and can also lead to death.

Slip occurs when there is little to no traction between the footwear and the walking surface,
While Trip occurs when a person's foot hit an object or steps down to a lower, uneven surface .
One can fall at the same level or fall to a lower level.

Remember, the US Bureau of labor statistics (BLS) in 2021shows that Slip,Trip and fall is among the top cause of fatal and Non-fatal injuries in the workplace.

09/01/2024

KNOW THESE FACTS ABOUT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND KNOW PEACE .

Always have at the back of your my that your PPE is considered the least effective option in the hierarchy of hazard control because it only protects the user and does not eliminate or reduce the hazard it self.

-PPE is worn to minimize and mitigate the risk hazard associated with wide variety of working
Conditions. With out proper PPE, workers are left exposed to significant risk of injuries or illness.

-When PPE is not used properly or when one is not using the right PPE,it exposes the worker to risk to their Health and Safety and can result to physical Hazard,Eg: psychological Stress and impaired Vision, Restricted movement and communication. It can also cause slip, Trip and fall , affecting how well the individual performs his/her job and can cause over heat if the PPE is stopping the sweat from evaporating.

-So use your PPE For these main Reason:
To minimize exposure to harmful materials.
- To reduce injuries and illness.
-To encourage safety in the work place.
-To promote good hygiene.

# your head protection ,eye protection, hearing protection,Hand protection and Respiratory protection and foot protection are your friends #.

01/01/2024

HAVE YOU DONE YOUR TOOL BOX TALK TODAY?.

'Tool Box Talk' is a short presentation to the workforce that focus on a specific safety topic and it should last for 5 to 15mins.
TBT is a legal requirement and another name for TBT is called safety moment , safety minutes or safety Time -out. For TBT to be properly understood by workers, it has to be" effective".
TBT can be conducted more than once in a week and should be conducted prior to work site activity.
TBT can be led by foreman or supervisor, safety specialist, any one from the crew lead, to the company owner, HR manager, and even safety consultant.
Attendance of TBT should be recorded

WHY IS TBT VERY IMPORTANT ?

-It promotes team communication and reduces work place injury.
-Refreshes safety knowledge and increases safety awareness.
-It keeps the workers alert or up-to-date about new risk as per work activity and new control measures that should be followed.
-It is a reminder about the importance of Health and Safety at work.
-It gets workers mind focus on the hazard and risk they are going to face.

# Safety should be your priority #

26/12/2023

THE DANGER OF USING DEFECTIVE TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

One of the primary responsibilities of an employer is to provide and maintain a safe work place ( which uses safe plant, tools and equipment). Using a defective tool and equipment on work site poses a high risk of causing a serious accident like: crushing injuries,puncture wounds, Traumatic brain injury ,Disfigurement, broken bone and etc.it can also cause accident that may lead to fatality.

'Defective tool and equipment' means tool and equipment that is faulty, unsafe to use, inappropriate or suffers from any design or manufacturing defect. For a tool and equipment to be defective, it makes they are unfit,unsafe or not of satisfactory quality for it purpose.

Examples of defective tools are as follows:

Hand Tools with split or cracked handle, chipped or broken drill bits, Chisel with a mushroom head ,worn out jaws on wrench and files without handle.

-For power tools/Equipment:
Machine which do not have guards to prevent fingers and hand from getting caught. Power tool with broken, displaced or inoperative guards, malfunctioning safety switch, insufficient amount of fluid in hydraulic power tools,etc.

To prevent accident on work site with Defective tools and equipment ,always Remember these 3 Points:
-Pre use checks must be carried out before using tools and equipment.
-Defective Tools and equipment should be quarantined and tagged with a red label 'Defective'.
- Turn in all defective tools and equipment.

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