Download the Risk Assessment Form in MS Excel Format👈

A risk assessment is a formal procedure to identify the hazards that exist in the workplace on routine basis as well as those that can be introduced due to any non-regular activity, new tool, newly induct employee and any other factor.

The risk is evaluated and those who can be affected due to these risks are identified so that appropriate control measures are suggested and implemented. The control measures are adopted to ensure the activity is prevented to avoid harm and if prevention is not possible, risk reduction is performed.

The risk assessment is not only performed to prevent physical harm, but also financial harm as well. The financial harm arises due to loss of reputation, punitive actions, citations, etc. 

Risk Assessment is an important part of Risk Management, it required a competent person with skills, experience, knowledge to perform the Risk Assessment. Follow the link mentioned above to download the Risk Assessment Form in MS Excel format and modify it according to your need.

Download the Road Vibratory Roller Inspection Checklist 👈

Compaction is mandatory in construction and every work site needs compaction machine to perform this activity. The purpose is to ensure the soil settles down properly, and compacted thoroughly. The equipment necessary for this job is Vibratory Roller that is available in two forms, either Single Drum compactor and Double Drum.

The vibratory roller transfers the static and dynamic force to the soil, and forces it to settle down to bear the load. The vibrations are produced using the basalt filled in the drum. As the drum moves forward, so does the basalt. The basalt collides with the drum's walls and produce the vibrations. The vibrations magnitude is increasable if basalt quantity is increased.

The alternative method is use of motor installed inside the drum. A shaft is installed and vibrations are produced with weight.

The roller wheels are vertically moveable giving it flexibility and easy maneuverability on rough surface. Follow the link above to download the Road Vibratory Roller Inspection Checklist and use it as per need.

Only a competent person with extensive knowledge and inspection skills should use it to ensure the vehicle is inspected thoroughly and it is safe for use.

The road rollers are used in the construction and civil department to compact the soil, clay, asphalt and prepare a smooth and flat surface for the further construction activities. The rollers are available in the two different forms commonly used in the civil department.

1. Smooth Roller

Smooth drum roller consists of big round drum installed on the front to compact the soil, clay, asphalt and prepare a smooth and flat surface. It is equipped with the static pressure, vibration, and impact to compact material to prepare a fine surface e.g., gravels, asphalt, soil, clay, rocks etc.

2. Pad Roller

The checklist can be used to inspect the vehicle/ equipment to ensure it is fit for use, well inspected by a competent person. Click on the link above to download the file and use it as per requirement. The checklist can be modified according to the need of user.

Christmas Festival Safety Guidelines and Tips 👈

Christmas is an annual religious and cultural festival observed primarily on the 25th day of December every year to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. People get together, at home, celebrate the festival with full zeal. For this magical day, the houses are decorated well, there are treats for the kids, young and old people. People start preparations days ago to celebrate this beautiful day.

As the preparations are done, and people get together, the chances of the accident occurring increase gradually because of many lurking hazards beneath this merriment. It is the moral responsibility of everyone to ensure the event is celebrated safely and with full care, arrangements are made. A little negligence can lead to severe consequences if any kind of dangerous activity is performed. For this purpose, it is necessary to prepare a list of items and activities that are to be done to ensure all arrangements and items are free of hazards, the house is safe and any damaged equipment, light, or other item is removed before use. 

1. Trees

A Christmas tree is placed at home decorated with lights that are powered by the home's electric supply. The power plug of the tree is inserted into the switchboard and lights work in different patterns e.g., blinking. 

Many Christmas trees are fire-resistant due to artificial timber whereas few are made of wood timber. It must be remembered the fire-resistant declaration should be available with the tree when purchasing it. If it is made of wood timber, it must be treated with fire-resistant paint, etc. 

A few points should be remembered when purchasing the Tree;

• The power cord and power plug should be fire-rated able to hold the voltage, as well as in good condition. The insulation should be in good condition.
• The lights should be properly working, damaged lights should be removed. Lights should not be modified at home. An experienced and trained technician should do it.
• The tree should be fire-resistant and if it is made of wood timber, it should be treated.
• The needles of the tree are difficult to pull.
• The tree's bottom comes with an adhesive surface to keep it standing and stick with flooring.

2. Electrical Wiring & Lighting

• Don't place the candles on the trees or nearby.
• The candle should be placed in a holder, made up of non-flammable material.
• Any ignitable material should be placed away from the candle e.g., paper, wrapping sheet. 
• When leaving the house, ensure the candles have been put off.
• Ensure children don't touch the candle, any wrong activity can ignite the fire.

Download the Candidate Induction Training Feedback Checklist👈

Induction Training is a most crucial part of any job when a new worker is inducted in the organization, and it must be delivered by a competent person. Induction training ensures the worker is aware of the organization, organizational structure, hierarchy, roles and responsibilities etc., before start of the job.

It is necessary at the end of the induction training, candidate share his/her experience and give feedback. The feedback is not only for sharing experience, but can be used to highlight the issues that can be corrected timely to enhance the performance of the organization, training performance, as well as the trainer.

Follow the link given above to download the Candidate Induction Training Feedback to ensure the instructor has delivered the topics that are essential part of the Induction Training and candidate has received training in a comfortable hazard free environment, and found trainer competent.

Hand Safety - Hand Protection at Workplace

Every person uses his hands to perform the work activities on routine basis, but during work execution, hands also get injured. It is necessary to keep the hands out of danger. The legal requirements and moral ethics also require the hands should be safe and out of danger when perform the job. No society will accept that the worker gets hand injury during work execution.

If a worker gets injured at the workplace, the body part is damaged, as well as the organization also faces operational suspension along with financial damage. Similarly, some governments also take action against the employer if something bad happens to the worker.

To prevent the hand injuries, PPEs specially hand gloves are the good protection. The employer is legally bound to provide the worker with gloves, while the worker is also expected to take care of him. According to a study done by authorities showed that despite the usage of hand gloves, hand protection hand injuries at workplace are 2nd leading injuries at workplace.

Hand Safety Facts

Hand Injuries Types

Type 1: Laceration is a type of injury occurs during handling or movement of sharp edge objects that can give a deep cut to the body part or specially to the hands. When worker handles the sharp edge objects, or uses irrelevant and damaged glove, such incidents can take place.

Type 2: Fracture injury occurs when there is sudden weight placed on the fingers or hands. In garages during maintenance of the vehicle, such incidents occur where worker suddenly suffers excessive weight on the hands or fingers bones crack. If any worker is falling and tries to catch some support, the fracture injury is also suffered in that case.

Type 3: Crushing injury are most common injury a worker can experienced at workplace. Crushing injuries occur when worker places his hand between two moving objects, machinery parts, as well as when he puts heavy load on the ground and his hands get buried under the heavy load. The weight of the objects crushes his hand.

Type 4: Other Injuries include the exposure to the chemicals, electrocution injuries, hand burn due to fire and other incidents. If any worker is working in extreme conditions, the hand injuries can be experienced, e.g., hand skin tear due to extreme cold.

Safe Work Practice

Right Tool Use: Always use a right tool for the job execution. Use of wrong tool for work, or in a wrong manner should be discouraged. If anyone is seen using wrong tool for work, in a wrong manner should be stopped immediately. Any worker who is new at work should be trained before start of job. If any new equipment is introduced, the training should be provided about tool.

Body Posture or Ergonomics: Always be aware of the body position when performing the job and using tool. Ensure body parts are away from the moving and dangerous parts. Maintain a safe distance from the sharp and moving parts of the machinery. Don't attempt to cross the placed barriers or modify them to get closer.

Situational Awareness: Everyone is required to stay alert to ensure they are aware of activities taking place around them, what tools are being used, and who is using them. Are those tools and equipment inspected before use or not? If something is being done wrong, the user is incompetent, or any accident can occur stop the job immediately and alert others about it. 

Procedural Arrangements: Ensure safe work procedures are implemented. For example, tool is inspected before job by a competent person by using a Checklist. During maintenance activity, LOTO procedure is adopted to ensure the equipment is locked, tagged for maintenance, and any power source is isolated so that it can't be energized/activated accidentally.

PPE: Every worker is provided with PPEs at worksite. According to the job, they are provided with the hand protection or gloves to keep their hands safe. If they are dealing with chemicals, chemical resistant gloves should be provided. If they are handling sharp objects, relevant gloves should be given. Damaged or torn gloves should be discouraged to use.

Mostly used in construction industry in preparing the ground level for the further work. The equipment is equipped with the primary engine and a secondary engine. The primary engine is used to tow the equipment whereas secondary engine is used to perform the work activity. 

The equipment is equipped with the gated wagon that has bladed bottom and able to rise and lower to perform the job. The wagon is lowered and gate is opened. As the vehicle moves forward, the bladed bottom scraps the surface of the earth and sand/soil is collected inside the wagon. When wagon is filled, the collected soil/sand is laid on the required location.

Through this activity and equipment usage, a smooth and equal surface is produced by scrapping the excessive soil. Follow the link available above to download the inspection form to ensure the vehicle is fit for job. 

At workplace, security management is an important part of HSE Plan. Sometimes, the security issues are breached by the outsiders and they attempt to enter the workplace. Not only this, the security or any worker can also observe any security breach. In both cases the higher management should be alerted and for this purpose use Security Issue Notice form.

Follow the link mentioned above☝, and download the form in MS Word format and tailor it as per your requirement. Evidences should be attached along the notice.

Side Boom Crane is a type of equipment used in the construction industry especially in pipes and heavy cable laying in trench or tunnels. As compared to the normal crane, the crane boom is installed on its side. The vehicle moves forward and the boom keeps working e.g., lowering pipes in the trench without changing position. 

The attached inspection form can be used to inspect the vehicle in order to ensure it is safe for use and free of defects. The inspection can be performed as a pre-use and even after use to ensure the vehicle is in good condition without any defect.