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Saturday, October 30, 2021

SWOT October 30, 2021

SWOT Analysis Form

A SWOT analysis is to identify and record the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of an organization, business, or an operation.

1. Strength

Strength is what an organization excels at and what differentiates it from other organizations and competitors. These strengths can be in terms of strong brand, loyal customers, quality products, strong balance sheet, huge annual financial turnover, technology production etc.

2. Weaknesses

Weakness is something that stops the organization from moving ahead and making progress. For example, high employee turnover, weak brand and promotion, higher than average debt, low capital and investment, insufficient supply chain etc.

3. Opportunities

Opportunities can be external and internal factors that can help an organization to improve its performance and move ahead. For example, if technology can improve an organization's performance, it shall give organization a competitive edge.

4. Threats

External and Internal factors that can harm an organization. For example, a flood will pose threat to drought by culminating the corps production.

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Friday, October 29, 2021

Risk Mitigation October 29, 2021

Construction Site Inspection Checklist

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Construction sector is considered one of the most dangerous industry due to wide range and nature of hazards associated with the activities being performed on the construction site. Many activities are done simultaneously whereas premises is shared by multiple people.

The presence of people onsite and activities being carried out increases the severity of the risk and harm that can be delivered by the hazards if correct control measures are not applied. The Construction Site Inspection Checklist can be used to perform the inspection of the workplace and ensure it is safe for the activities, people, equipment, environment, and public.

A summary of the parameters that are to be checked using this form, is listed below;

1. General Inspection

- Safety signs should be placed.

- Safety meetings should be held on regular basis to review the performance.

- First aid kits and medical equipment are available.

- Trainings and information sharing is being done on regular basis and as per job Activities. Some jobs require specific training.

- Accident reporting is done and policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures are available.

- Emergency Services Contact details are available.

- Onsite Traffic routes are identified, segregated, and safe to use.

2. Housekeeping

- Housekeeping is done on regular basis.

- Waste is removed on daily basis and dumped on secure location.

- Hazardous waste handling is done as per SOP.

- Surface is free of spilled liquids and substances, flooring is not slippery.

- Sanitation is of good standard.

3. Lighting

- Lighting is provided as per requirements.

- Emergency Lighting arrangements are made for use.

- Wiring and switches are in good condition. Insulated wirings are ready to use.

- Defective Equipment and wires are discarded.

4. Site Entry and Exit

- Entry and Exit Points are identified and established.

- Emergency Exits are identified and labelled.

- Exit points are labelled and connected with emergency power to work during emergency.

5. Hazard Communication

- Hazard Communication program is available.

- Employees aware of the Hazard Communication.

- Hazardous Chemicals stored onsite, list is available.

- Hazardous materials are stored properly. Authorized people can use them only.

- Accident alert SOP is available and implemented. People are aware of their duties.

6. Fire Prevention

- Adequate Fire Extinguishers are provided, inspected and maintained.

- Fire extinguisher usage training is provided.

- Fire Alert System comprising of Fire detection and Alarm system is available.

- Fire Fighting System is supported by Electrical and Diesel driven fire pumps.

- Emergency contact numbers are provided onsite.

- Firefighting team is available.

- Fuel and other flammable items are stored safely.

- Fuel/ Flammable substance carrying containers are grounded before use.

7. Flammable Substances & Liquids

- Flammable material is removed from site.

- Minimum quantity is stored onsite.

- Authorized workers are allowed to use it only.

- Workers are trained to use it.

- Approved containers are used for storage of these substances.

8. PPE

- PPEs of approved standard are provided for the execution of task and activities.

- Personnel are trained and experienced, inspect the PPEs before use.

- Personal Fall Arrest System is used for work at height to prevent the fall of workers.

9. Hand Tools

- Hand tools of the approved standard are used and inspected before job.

- Workers are trained and experienced to use these tools.

- Tools are maintained by competent technicians.

10. Power Tools

- Power tools are used for intended job, inspected on regular basis, and Maintenance record is maintained

- Competent workers are using these tools.

- Tools without guards are not used. Tools without guards are sent for maintenance.

11. Ladder

- Ladder of approved standard is used. It is erected on an angle of 75 degrees against a firm structure and secured on top.

- Ladder is extended 3ft above the landing point.

- Damaged, rusted, ladder with cracks is declined. For electrical work, approved ladder is used.

12. Scaffolding

- Scaffolding is inspected before use. Competent workers erect it while Scaffolding Inspector inspects the scaffolding and permit is issued.

- Scaffolding is erected on firm ground, and secured on top and bottom.

- SWL of scaffolding is mentioned and load limit is not erected.

- Scaffolding is provided with handrailing, mid railing, anchor point, toe boards to prevent the fall of rolling objects.

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Reporting October 28, 2021

Near Miss Report Form - 2

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A "Near Miss" is an unplanned event that has the potential to cause harm, but doesn't actually results in harm, injury, environmental and equipment damage, or any interruption in normal operation.

A near miss can take place due to an multiple reasons for example;

- Mismanagement.

- Poor communication.

- Training shortcomings.

- Equipment and tools misuse.

- Incompetent people on job.

- Organizational Factors.

Examples of Near Miss

- Falling objects landing near working people.

- A worker tripping over a broken tile but holds a nearby objects to steady himself.

- A worker trips over the step and doesn't get any injury.

- Excavation of trench without identifying and isolating the utility services underground.

- Crane operator nearly hit a worker.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Hazard Identification October 27, 2021

Site Establishment Inspection Checklist

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A worksite has a lot of hazards and associated risks ranging from minor to catastrophic. The site establishment is a necessary part of the safety and health arrangements at the worksite. The checklist form can be used to check the parameters to ensure the site is safe and ready to use. A short summary of the parameters is listed below;

Site Securement and Fencing

- The area is fenced and gates are placed to control the access and exit.

- Material is stacked properly, at a storage facility away from the fencing.

- Safety Signages are placed on the fence.

- Special safety measures are implemented e.g., excavation edges are covered, plants are immobilize, utility services are isolated, elevated areas access means are secured.

Storage Arrangements

- Storage areas are easily accessible, stored material is stacked properly so that it doesn't collapse.

- Hazardous Materials are stored and secured properly. Shelfs and cabins are used to store the material.

- Material Safety Data Sheets are used and present readily on site.

- Safety Signs are placed and Emergency equipment e.g., Firefighting, Firehose reel, Spill Kit etc.

- Stored Material record is maintained. A minimum quantity of hazardous material onsite is good practice.

- All of the equipment, tools, plants, and working machinery is stored on a designated storage area. A storage area must be installed with lock to ensure no one uses it when not in use.

Site Access

- Site access is controlled. Record of Entry and Exit are maintained by the security guards. Emergency Exit Points are maintained and always ready to use.

Traffic Management

- Traffic is managed onsite using traffic plan. Traffic parking area is established and being used.

- Traffic routes are designated and one way traffic system is used for onsite movement.

- Reverse parking is done.

Temporary Facilities and Buildings

- Temporary Buildings ad facilities build onsite are safe to use, free of hazards, and arrangements are made to control the hazards.

Emergency Service and Contact Details

- Emergency Arrangements are made and contact details are available.

- Firefighting equipment and tools are available.

- Welfare facilities are made for the workers e.g., rest room, face washing, dining area.

- Bathroom and washrooms are neat and tidy.

- Workers are providing with sanitary facilities. e.g., shampoos, hand wash, etc.

- Hot and Cold water is provided onsite.

First Aid and Medical Facilities

- First Aid arrangements are provided onsite.

- Trained first aid responder is available onsite.

- First aid facility is established with relevant medical facilities.

- First Aid team details are provided on visible location.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Risk Mitigation October 26, 2021

Gantry Crane Inspection Checklist

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Gantry Crane is used to lift extremely heavy objects. For example, in a shipbuilding yard, the gantry crane is used to lift the components e.g., lifting engine and shifting inside the ship compartment. Gantry cranes move on their tracks. The crane is build atop a gantry. These cranes are available in different sizes.

Hazards

- Collapse of structure

- Falling objects

- Electrocution

- Fire

- Entanglement with rotating objects

- Crushing

- Hit by moving crane

Precautions

The checklist can be used to check the parameters listed below;

- The carne should be in good condition, free of rust, damage, cracks etc.

- The controls should be functional and safe to use.

- All the power sources, wirings should be safe, insulated, covered and away from human reach.

- The lifting mechanism should be available and working properly.

- Safe working load should be visible and mentioned.

- The area around the movement of the crane and load should be barricaded and secured.

- Lifting Accessories should be inspected, maintained, and certified by 3rd party.

- Competent people should be allowed to use the crane.

- Warning light, and safety sings should be used.

- All the people must be wearing PPEs.

- Emergency Stop button, Trip System should be functional.

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Monday, October 25, 2021

Risk Mitigation October 25, 2021

Fuel Truck Inspection Checklist

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A fuel truck is used to transport the fuel from one location to another location. Being a vehicle, many hazards and corresponding risks are involved in the activity. The checklist can be used to inspect the vehicle and verify the parameters.

Hazards

Overturning

Worker's fall from height

Release of liquid

Fire

Explosion

Precautions

- The cabin of the vehicle, interior and exterior should be in good condition.

- The electrical wiring should be in good condition, well insulated and covered properly.

- The hydraulic oil level, engine oil level, brake oil level, gear box oil level, and water level should be as per required level.

- Battery should be attached correctly, wiring should be plugged correctly.

- The side mirrors should be in good condition.

- The forward headlights, fog lights, rear lights, brake lights, parking lights, Cabin light should be functional.

- Turn Indicators should be working.

- Warning/ Klaxon light should be working.

- Reverse beacon and both indicators should be working simultaneously.

- Vehicle should be protected with ROPS (Roll Over Protection System).

- The wheels should be in good condition, lugs should be present and nuts tightened to required torque.

- The tanker should be bonded and fitted with earthing mechanism.

- Tanker body should be free of rust, damage and cracks.

- Warning sings should be present and visible.

- Top walking surface should be free of hurdles and protected with guard railing to prevent worker fall.

- Maximum quantity should be mentioned on visible location.

- The filling and dumping points should be in good condition, free of rust, damage, and provided with safety pin lock to ensure it is tightened and secured once filling/decanting activity has been performed.

- Chock Blocks are available.

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Saturday, October 23, 2021

Risk Management October 23, 2021

Front End Loader Inspection Checklist

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A front end loader is usually used in construction industry to load and unload the soil, sand, gravels and other construction materials. The Front End Loader Inspection Checklist can be used to check the following parameters mentioned below;

- The body of the vehicle should be in good condition

- Cabin should be neat and tidy, free of rubbish

- Door should be installed with lock to prevent the misuse or by any incompetent person

- Cabin should be protected with ROPS and FOPS

- The hydraulic oil, engine oil, brake oil, water level in their respective reservoirs should be up to required limit

- Air pressure in the tyres should be appropriate

- Hydraulic cylinders should be in good condition, lifting mechanism should be functional

- Engine compartment should be locked

- Warning lights, front and rear lights should be function

- Side mirrors and rear view mirror should be in good condition

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

Hazard Identification October 21, 2021

Fire Safety Inspection Checklist

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A fire safety inspection checklist is used to check and identify the potential hazards, sources of hazards, and corresponding risks that can lead to fire, explosion, and loss of the property, human lives, product, and business reputation etc.

A summary of the hazard sources is written below;

- Damaged wiring
- Smoking Near stored fuels

- Sparking

- Short Circuit

- Electrostatic Charge

- Use of damaged equipment

- Hot Work

A summary of arrangements that are needed is listed below;

1. Fire safety arrangements should be made to fight fire at workplace e.g., Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hose Reel, Heat Detectors, Smoke Detectors, Fire Alarm, Sprinkle System, Foam Flooding system etc. Detection system should be selected according to worksite. Use of smoke detector in those areas where smoke or steam production is normal will not be effective. For example use of smoke detector in kitchen.

2. Building should be divided into compartments using fire doors, fire windows, shafts and vents should be sealed to prevent spread of smoke and heat etc.

3. Special arrangements should be made for the disabled people who can't move and exit the premises by themselves e.g., Trembler for blind people, lights for dead people, buddy system for them as well as assistance to the pregnant women present on worksite.

4. Assembly points should be established and the people must be instructed to proceed to the assembly points in case of fire.

5. Refugee points should be established for the people with the refugee time of 30 minutes at least.

6. Emergency Contact numbers of rescue services should be mentioned.

7. Emergency Exit Points should be established, the exit passage ways should be clear, unblocked, ready to use. Emergency Lighting arrangements are basic requirements. Reasonable number of exit points should be made.

8. Safety signs should be placed on site to indicate the location of fire fighting equipment, fire exits, smoking areas, assembly points etc.

9. Flammable materials should be stored on safe location and segregated. Hot work activities should be prohibited in the vicinity of the storage area.

10. All the electrical and hot surfaces carrying equipment should be insulated, spark arrestors should be fitted where required.

11. Regular trainings should be done followed by Mock Drills to ensure everyone is aware of the fire safety requirements and ready to respond to any unintentional incident.

12. Inspection, Testing, and maintenance of the firefighting and fire protection system is done as per legal requirements.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Risk Mitigation October 20, 2021

Excavator Inspection Checklist - 2

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An Excavator is used as a mechanical aid in excavating soil, digging holes, and removing soil. The checklist can be used to inspect the equipment against pre-determined parameters. A summary of parameters is given below that are to be checked;

The body and cabin of the equipment should be free of rust, cracks, damage, interior should be neat and clean
Hydraulic pipes and electrical wiring should be in good condition
All the wires should be insulated
Hydraulic Oil, Engine Oil, Water Level should be as per requirements in their respective storage boxes
The tracks should be in good condition
Interior and Exterior lighting should be working properly
Engine compartment should be fully enclosed and locked
Cabin should be reinforced with ROPS & FOPS
Warning Lighting, Reverse Beacon should be functional and working
Emergency Equipment, First Aid Box, and Safety Cones should be available

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Risk Mitigation October 19, 2021

Drum Roller Inspection Checklist

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Intro

Drum Roller are used to flatten down the ground, compacting soil, gravel, asphalt, crushed stones, as well as paving the asphalt down in road construction. The roller drum can be static or vibratory with weight of either 1 ton or 20 tons.

Precautions
A summary of parameters that are to be checked using this checklist, is given below;
- The engine oil level, hydraulic oil level, water level in the water reservoir is as per requirements;
- The fan belt and fan blades are in good condition;
- The cabin of the equipment is protected with the Roll Over Protection System (ROPS);
- The seat belt and seat are in good condition, seat belt is functional;
- The cabin is neat and clean, wiring is covered and well insulated, controls are functional;
- First aid box and fire extinguishers are available in good condition;
- Hydraulic pipes, and electrical wiring joints are as per standard, attached properly;
- Hydraulic Cylinders are in good condition;
- The drum, drum vibrator, and rear wheels are in good condition;
- Warning light, reverse beacon, safety cones/triangle are available

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Monday, October 18, 2021

Risk Mitigation October 18, 2021

Portable Drill Machine Inspection Form

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A drill machine is used for the drilling and making holes in the floor, wall or any material that is under use. It composes of a lot of hazards and corresponding risks. The list of hazards is mentioned below.

Hazards

1. Electrocution
2. Hit by Flying Objects
3. Broken Drill Bit

4. Entanglements
5. Battery Explosion

Precautions

It is necessary that a suitable drill machine should be used for the job by a competent worker. It must be inspected using a checklist to ensure every aspect of the machine is inspected. The following Items must be checked.

- The body of the machine should be free of rust, crack, damage.

- The power cord and the power plug should be in good condition and fully insulated.

- The operating button, emergency stop button should be in functional condition.

- The chuck and drill bit should be in good condition, tightened to required limit.

- The forward handgrip should be available for firm hold on machine when in use.

- If the equipment is damaged, its use should be prevented and must remove from the worksite.

- If the equipment is battery powered, its battery should be in good condition.

- Damaged or obsolete battery should be discouraged to use.

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Management System October 13, 2021

Document Review Form

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Document Review Form is used to prepare a summary of the expected changes that are to be done in the document, form, checklist, manuals etc. The competent person prepares the document, writes down the changes and forwards it to the HoD, MD or CEO for the changes in the document.

The document is changed, if there is any loophole in the procedure, any new activity or equipment is introduced or removed from the process, an incident has taken place and procedure needs to be changed.

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Work At Height October 12, 2021

Pre-Demolition Activity Requirements Checklist

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Demolition activity is a dangerous work to be performed. It has a lot of risks to the workers and the surrounding people.

Activity Associated Hazards

The following hazards pose threat to the workers and other people in the surrounding areas;

1. Pre-mature collapse of the structure

2. Exposure to electrical system

3. Exposure to the hazardous substances

4. Work at height and fall leading to injuries

5. Falling Material

6. Exposure to the sharp objects leading to cuts and injuries

7. Manual handling

Control Measures

1. survey of the building should be done to check the structural integrity;

2. Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment should be done;

3. Method Statement should be developed and implemented;

4. The area should be barricaded and safety chutes should be provided;

5. Authorized workers should be used for the work activity;

6. Hazardous substances should be identified;

7. Electrical wiring and system should be identified and isolated before commencement of job;

8. Gas and Water sources should be isolated;

9. Mechanical Aid should be used for handling objects;

10. Work at height should be avoided and if not possible, proper working platform should be used;

11. Competent workers with experience and knowledge should be allowed to use Full Body Harness;

13. Emergency Response plan should be in place;

14. Emergency Arrangements should be available;

15. Toolbox Talks, Information, Instruction, Signages should be communicated and placed;

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Monday, October 11, 2021

Risk Management October 11, 2021

Daily Pre Job Start Safety Inspection Checklist

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Daily at the workplace different kind of hazards exist. Few are introduced due to unsafe act, unsafe condition, introduction of the new equipment as well as sudden change in the working method.

Other hazards are inherent and pose a great threat to the workers working there, can damage the environment, as well as lead to financial loss of the company.

It is a good practice to identify these hazards before the start of the job and mitigate the risk level to the minimum and sustainable level. Appropriate control measures are identified, and implemented to control these hazards. For Hazard Identification different methods are used. An easy and cost-effective method is to use a pre-planned Inspection Checklist.

A competent person can use this checklist and check all the aspects one by one. If something is wrong, appropriate controls can be implemented to correct it.

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Saturday, October 9, 2021

Safety October 09, 2021

Daily Hazards Observation Report Form

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On daily basis, a lot of observations are made, hazards are identified and multiple unsafe acts & unsafe conditions are prevented. These observations must be recorded to ensure these observations are communicated to people and they are held responsible to rectify them within given time frames.

The form can be used for this purpose where you can put the details of the observation, write down the Evidence Ref #, what control measures are allocated to control it. Who is held responsible to correct it, what is the time frame and what is the status of the activity, has it been closed or still in process.

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Friday, October 8, 2021

Safety October 08, 2021

Lifting Plan

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A lift plan is prepared to ensure that the work activity is checked and authorized by a competent person to identify the hazards, the load that is intended to be lift, the equipment that will be used and what is the competency of the workers who are assigned to perform the job. The control measures are evaluated before implementation.