PROFESSIONAL HSE ACADEMY

Workplace DO’S and DON’TS

Made By: Azeem Sajid

Electrical Engineer |HSE | Controls & Automation
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Dated: 03-07-2023

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Ladder Use

Do’s Don’ts

1. Properly set-up and use the ladder in accordance 1. DON'T stand on the top 3 steps (including
with safety instructions and warnings. Wear suitable stepladder top) of a swing back stepladder or the top
footwear with non-slip soles. 3 rungs of an extension ladder.

2. Center body on the ladder and keep belt buckle 2. DON'T climb a closed stepladder. DON'T climb on
between the rails while maintaining a firm grip. the back of a stepladder. DON'T stand or sit on a
stepladder top or tool tray.
3. Haul materials with a line rather than carry them
up an extension ladder. Use extra caution when 3. DON'T climb a ladder if you are not physically and
carrying anything on a ladder. mentally up to the task.

4. Climb facing the ladder, move one step at a time 4. DON'T climb a closed ladder, it may slip out from
and firmly set one foot before moving the other. under you. DON'T place the base of an extension
Maintain 3 points of contact whilst working from a ladder too close to or too far away from the building.
ladder.
5. DON'T overreach, lean to one side, or try to move
5. Have another person help with a heavy ladder. a ladder while on it. Climb down and then reposition
Have another person hold the ladder while you are the ladder closer to your work.
working on it.
6. DON'T exceed the maximum load capacity or duty
6. Move materials with extreme caution. Be careful rating of a ladder.
pushing or pulling anything while on a ladder. You may
7. DON’T permit more than one person on a
lose your balance or tip the ladder.
stepladder or an extension ladder.

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Welding and Cutting

Do’s Don’ts

1. Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment 1. Cut or weld in an area with oily rags, dust, or other
(PPE). combustible material nearby.

2. Protect other workers from flashes. 2. Weld in an area unless other workers have a
welding screen to protect them from the welding
3. Have an adequate fire extinguisher readily
arc.
available.
3. Transport bottles with gauges installed.
4. Provide fire watch if needed.
4. Use worn cable.
5. Remove combustible materials from the vicinity
of cutting and welding operations. 5. Use worn hoses.

6. Secure all connections, couplings, and fittings on 6. Wear clothes made of synthetic fabrics.
your rig.
7. Assist anyone cutting or welding unless you are
7. Inspect equipment before use. wearing eye protection.

8. Contain sparks and slag created by welding or 8. Leave your area of work without notifying others
burning operations. of the burn hazard.

9. Protect welding leads and burning hoses by 9. Work in an area that is not grounded.
covering or suspending.
10. Weld or cut hot tanks or pipes without proper
10. Store gas cylinders upright with the valve end precautions.
up.
11. Run welding leads and burning hoses through
11. Separate oxygen and acetylene in storage by 20 doorways.
feet or a five-foot, half-hour rated fire wall.
12. Attempt to transfer compressed gas from one
12. Clear debris from work area after work is cylinder to another.
completed.
13. Use valve protection caps to lift cylinders.

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Conveyor Use

Do’s Don’ts

1. DO keep clothing, body parts, and hair away 1. DON’T climb, step, sit, or stand on the conveyor
from the conveyor. at any time.

2. DO know the location and function of stop/start 2. Avoid making any modifications to the various
controls. parts of a machine. For example, to reduce effort,
an operator might place some tape over the ‘Start’
3. Follow all instructions laid down by the
button. This will keep the machine running
employer and the machine manufacturer.
continuously. Although this reduces his/ her effort,
4. Be aware of emergency control and evacuation it is extremely unsafe in case of an emergency.
protocol. Secondly, the operator’s attention will not be
focused entirely on the functioning of the machine
5. Get any doubts related to machine operation or if he does not personally tend to it.
safety clarified immediately.
3. Don’t wear loose clothing or keep your hair
6. Make sure to wear the required safety clothing untied.
and be equipped with the requisite gear. For
example, hardhats, protective gloves, shoes, 4. Don’t leave the machine running without
jumpsuits, safety goggles, etc. should be always supervision.
worn.
5. Only professionally trained technicians should
7. Maintain a safe distance from all equipment as repair and maintain the conveyor. Do not enter any
advised by your employer. Ensure that your parts of the conveyor for cleaning, repairing, or
position doesn’t allow you to get hit by the objects any other purposes.
moving along the conveyor.
6. DON’T remove or alter conveyor guards or
8. Ensure that all emergency switches are placed safety divides:
at regular intervals in the workspace and are easily
7. DON’T modify or misuse conveyor controls.
assessable by all employees.
8. DON’T fail to report all unsafe conditions to your
9. For any conveyors passing through the floor,
supervisor.
guardrails should be installed. The same should be
implemented for aerial conveyors.

10. Employees should be trained in how to handle

emergencies.

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Spray Painting

Do’s Don’ts

1. Provide disposable coveralls. Discard these at the end of the shift. 1. Do not smoke while painting during
spray painting, it is advisable to avoid
2. Provide chemical resistant gloves, ex. nitrile. Single-use gloves are
smoking.
preferred.
2. Do not paint in closed rooms.
3. Tell workers to discard single use gloves every time they take them off.
3. Do not practice using spray paints in a
4. Provide a disposable cover to protect the visor from spray.
closed area or room.
5. Provide a well-ventilated, flameproof store with spill containment.
4. Do not spray in arch form any time you
6. spill clean-up kits. are spray painting, avoid using arch
method to spray.
7. Segregate incompatible materials, and segregate waste.

8. Minimize the amount of product stored.

9. Keep lid on containers when not in use.

10.Provide eyewash equipment close to the work site.

11.Provide appropriate firefighting equipment.

12.Label and segregate waste.

13.Clean the mixing and spraying equipment with any extraction turned on.

14.Clean the area after the task, or as specified in working procedures.

15.Keep a small spill clean-up kit nearby during painting.

16.Deal with spills immediately – use air-fed Respiratory Protection

Equipment (RPE) for large spills of hardener.

17.Always open cans and mix paints inside the room.

18.Clean mixing equipment as soon as possible after use.

19.Spray guns contain paint residues. Clean them only in dedicated

enclosed and extracted gun washing equipment.

20.If this is not possible, use air-fed breathing apparatus for spraying
washings in extracted booth or room with the extraction turned on.

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Workplace Violence

Do’s Don’ts

1. Take verbal threats seriously. All threats should 1. Pick fights. Loud and aggressive arguments can
be reported to security or the appropriate easily escalate into physical fights.
manager.
2. Pick up hitchhikers under any circumstances if
2. Report any suspicious person or vehicle to your job involves driving. The most important
security personnel, especially at night. The suspect reason for this rule is your personal safety.
could be causing your workplace for a break-in Or
3. Ignore threats or disturbing changes in a co-
the person could be stalking someone at your
worker’s behavior, such as an obsession with
workplace.
weapons or violence or someone talking about a
3. Watch for unauthorized visitors who seem to "hit list" of co-workers he or she would like to see
have legitimate business at your plant. Crimes dead.
have been committed by people posing as
4. One’s personal security, whether on or off the
employees, contractors, and repair persons.
job, can never be guaranteed. However, the risks
4. Always wear your identification badge. can be greatly reduced by having a plan and
reacting to warning signs.
5. Observe your company’s rules prohibiting drugs
and alcohol at work. Many violent incidents at
work can be traced to the use of these substances.

6. Learn how to contact help in an emergency.

Speed-dialing numbers should be programmed
into phones and emergency numbers should be
listed at each phone.

7. Adopt some distress signals, including

predetermined code words that can be used to
alert other workers to dangerous customers or
visitors without tipping off the suspect.

8. Act on your instincts. If you sense something is

wrong, report it.

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Office Workplace

Do’s Don’ts

1. Do arrive early, always be punctual. 1. Don’t have a personal conversation at your desk.

2. Do network with people outside of your cubicle. 2. Don’t bring your emotions into the office.

3. Do be willing to engage a coworker who asks for 3. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, despite how
your help. Do jump at the chance to complete a silly you think they seem.
new task.
4. Don’t gossip about your coworkers…or your
4. Do follow the correct sitting procedure to boss.
prevent ergonomics.
5. Do not insert emoticons or multiple exclamation
5. Do be flexible and open-minded in both your points (if any) into work emails.
work and in your communications.
6. Do not wear weekend attire to the office.
6. Do always wear a smile and greetings early in
7. Don’t talk back to your boss, even if there isn’t
the morning.
much of an age difference between you two.
7. Always practice before leaving the office, must
8. Don’t forget that at work socials, you’re still at
shut down all computers and close all doors and
work.
windows.
9. Don’t be nervous, but also don’t overstep your
8. Always practice good housekeeping and 5S.
boundaries.
9. Be always pro-active and vigilant.
10. Don’t make harassment, horseplay or bullying
10.Be respectful and kind. to your officemates, clients, visitors and
costumers.

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First Aid

Do’s Don’ts

1. Reassure the victim that help is on the way. 1. Don’t move the victim unless necessary.

2. For major injuries call 112 immediately. 2. Always suspect “spinal injury” (and don’t move
the victim).
3. Check the victim’s status regularly.
3. Don’t set fractures and breaks (simply
4. Use direct pressure to stop bleeding.
immobilize the victim).
5. Check to see if victims’ airways are clear.
4. Don’t apply a tourniquet (use “direct” pressure
6. If there is no pulse or respiration, start CPR if to stop bleeding).
your trained and certified.
5. Don’t remove items imbedded in the eye (cover
7. To prevent transmission of disease, use latex with a dixie cup).
gloves.
6. Don’t use burn ointments.
8. Keep victims in shock warm (use blanket, etc.).
7. Don’t hesitate to call 112.
9. Assume spinal injury when blunt force trauma is
present.

10. Raise head if bleeding in upper torso area.

11. Raise feet if bleeding in lower torso areas.

12. Flush all burns and chemical injuries with clean

water.

13. Have MSDS sheets on the jobsite for 112

responders.

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Hoisting Operation Jib Crane

Do’s Don’ts

1. Operator must check the hoisting equipment and 1. Do Not lift more than the rated load.
jib crane daily before operation.
2. Do Not use hoist load limiting device to measure the
2. Do be familiar with operating controls, procedures, load.
and warnings on the unit.
3. Do Not use damaged hoist or hoist that is not working
3. Do make sure hook travel is in the same direction correctly.
as shown on controls.
4. Do Not use hoist with twisted, kinked, damaged, or worn
4. Do make sure hoist limit switches function wire rope or chain.
properly.
5. Do Not lift a load unless wire rope is properly seated in
5. Do maintain firm footing when operating hoist. its groove(s) or unless chain is properly seated in chain
wheel(s) or sprocket(s).
6. Do make sure that load slings or other approved
single attachments are properly sized and seated in 6. Do Not use load rope or load chain as a sling or wrap
the hook saddle. load rope or load chain around the load.

7. Do make sure the hook latches, if used, are closed 7. Do Not lift a load if any binding prevents equal loading
and not supporting any part of the load. on all supporting ropes and chains.

8. Do make sure that the load is free to move and will 8. Do Not apply the load to the tip of the hook.
clear all obstructions.
9. Do Not operate unless load is centered under the hoist.
9. Do take up slack carefully, check the load balance,
10. Do Not allow your attention to be diverted from
move the load a few inches, and check load holding
operating the hoist.
action before continuing.
11. Do Not operate hoist beyond limits of load rope or load
10. Do avoid swinging of load or load hook.
chain travel.
11. Do make sure that all persons stay clear of the
12. Do Not use limit switches as routine operating stops
suspended load.
unless recommended. They are emergency devices only.

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12. Do warn personnel of an approaching load. 13. Do Not use hoist to lift, support, or transport people.

13. Do protect wire rope and load chain from weld 14. Do Not lift loads over people.
spatter or other damaging contaminants.
15. Do Not leave a suspended load unattended unless
14. Do promptly report any malfunction, unusual specific precautions have been taken.
performance, or damage of the unit.
16. Do Not allow sharp contact between two hoists or
15. Do inspect unit regularly, replace damaged or between hoist and obstructions.
worn parts, and keep appropriate records of
17. Do Not allow the wire rope, chain, or hook to be used
maintenance.
as a ground for welding.
16. Do use the hoist Manufacturer’s recommended
18. Do Not allow the wire rope, chain, or hook to be
parts when repairing unit.
touched by a live welding electrode.
17. Do use hook latches wherever possible.
19. Do Not remove or obstruct the warnings on the hoist.
18. Do apply lubricant to the wire rope or load chain
20. Do Not adjust or repair a hoist unless qualified to
as recommended by the Hoist Manufacturer.
perform hoist maintenance.

21. Do Not attempt to lengthen the load rope or chain or

repair damaged load rope or chain.

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Crane Lifting

Do’s Don’ts

1. General Operator shall know hand signals used 1. DO NOT operate a crane and hoist that is
for hoist and crane operations, if a signal person is damaged or has any actual or suspected
used in the operation, and accept signals from only mechanical or electrical malfunction.
persons authorized to give hand signals; except
SHALL obey a stop signal regardless of who gives 2. DO NOT attempt to lengthen or repair damaged
it. wire rope.

2. General Operator shall NOT adjust or repair a 3. DO NOT use the wire rope, any part of the crane,
crane or hoist unless qualified and authorized to hoist, load block or hook as a ground for welding.
perform such maintenance.
4. DO NOT allow a welding electrode to be touched
3. General Operator shall NOT use a hoist lead to the wire rope.
limiting device to measure the load.
5. DO NOT remove or obscure any warnings or
4. General Operator shall exercise common sense warning labels on the crane or hoist.
procedures which are derived from experience,
knowledge, and training. 6. DO NOT walk under a suspended load or allow
any other personnel to walk under a suspended
load.

7. DO NOT perform or allow any personnel to

perform ANY work on a suspended load that
requires that worker to be positioned under the
suspended load.

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Lifting Equipment

Do’s Don’ts

1. Check whether the equipment is right for the 1. Remove any safeguards on the machine; they
job, including all the associated parts. are there for safety after all.

2. Make sure all the parts are suitable for the 2. Distract anybody operating the machinery.
weight you need to lift.
3. Wear loose-fitting clothes or anything that
3. Use the equipment according to the could cause a problem. Long hair should be tied
manufacturer’s guidelines. back securely, and jewellery should not be worn.

4. Wear the correct safety gear. Items such as 4. Use unsuitable equipment such as damaged or
hats, jackets, and safety shoes should all be used makeshift chains.
relevant to the machine being used.
5. Exceed the stated maximum lifting load
5. Only used certified equipment. possible by the machine.

6. Attain, and then keep hold of, thorough 6. Use equipment that has a danger sign on it
examination reports. unless you are qualified to do so.

7. Make sure your load is securely and properly

attached.

8. Find the center of gravity when lifting an

unbalanced load at a low height – there will be
less harm if it drops.

9. Rehearse the lift if possible.

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Air Compressor

Do’s Don’ts

1. Take care, compressed air injected into the skin 1. Point a compressed air jet at any part of
at any pressure can kill. anyone’s body.

2. Wear personal protective equipment where 2. Lock the end of a blow gun even if it has a cut-
required, e.g., glasses, ear defenders. out safety mechanism.

3. Check hoses on air tool for cracks or loose 3. Use compressed air for general cleaning
connections. purposes such as work benches or clothes.

4. Make sure you have proper training on all 4. Interfere or tamper with any safety devices
pneumatic equipment you use. fitted to equipment.

5. Report any hazards or unsafe practices. 5. Use pneumatic equipment unless you have
been trained.
6. Remember that everyone, including you, has a
responsibility for safety. 6. Use blow guns without personal protective
equipment even at 2 bars.

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Forklift Operation

Do’s Don’ts

1. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the vehicle's 1. Never grab the steering wheel when mounting
operator manual before you begin. or dismounting because it could cause you to lose
2. Utilize the three-point method for mounting balance if it moves.
and dismounting. You should always have two feet
and a hand or two hands and a foot in contact with 2. Do not make on the go directional changes with
the vehicle. a load, and cross rough surfaces such as railroad
3. Make sure your arms and legs are always inside tracks at an angle.
the vehicle, and always use the operator’s restraint
system. 3. Don't travel too fast for conditions.
4. Be sure to conduct a pre-operation inspection.
Also, perform an operational check after starting 4. Never run over loose objects on the roadway
the engine. surface.
5. Use the vehicle’s horn at intersections, and
when faced with other vehicles, pedestrians, and 5. Do not assume pedestrians or bystanders can
difficult to maneuver corners. hear a backup alarm. Consider the noise level in
6. Slow down on surfaces that may be difficult to your workplace.
navigate, especially those that are wet and
slippery. 6. Do not grab the overhead guard when traveling
7. Look all around before moving and look in the in reverse. Doing so could expose the operator's
direction of travel. finger to serious injury.
8. Always stay in approved areas and make sure
that you have a clear path of travel. 7. Do not move with the load elevated.
9. Ensure that all operating surfaces are capable of
supporting your vehicle, your load, and yourself 8. Never turn on a grade or with the forks elevated.
before operating the forklift.
10.Always keep a minimum of three vehicle 9. Do not carry passengers.
distances in between any operational forklifts
when driving in the same direction.

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Power Tools

Do’s Don’ts

1. Use the right tool for the job. 1. Put a power tool down until it has completely
stopped running.
2. Inspect tools before each use.
2. Use cords to raise or lower equipment.
3. Make sure there are guards around points of
operation and on/off switches. 3. Fasten cords with staples, nails, or other
fasteners that could damage cord insulation.
4. Be sure that tools are switched off before you
plug them in. 4. Plug or unplug equipment with wet or sweaty
hands.
5. Turn off and unplug tools before cleaning or
changing parts. 5. Use any tool that has a damaged casing, cord, or
plug.
6. Use three-prong grounding extension cords with
equipment requiring three-prong plugs. Don’t use 6. Continue to operate a power tool that sparks,
three-prong cords with two-prong adapters! smokes, gives a shock, or smells like it’s burning.

7. Get clothes or body parts near the point of

operation.

8. Use electric power tools in wet areas unless the

tools have been specially approved for.

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Hand Tools

Do’s Don’ts

1. Use tools designed to allow wrist to stay straight. Avoid 1. Do not use tools for jobs they are not
using hand tools with your wrist bent. intended to do. For example, do not use a
2. Ensure that employees are properly trained in the safe slot screw driver as a chisel, pry bar, wedge or
use of hand tools. punch or wrenches as hammers.
3. Use good quality tools and always keep tools in good
condition. 2. Do not apply excessive force or pressure on
4. Inspect tools for defects before use. Replace or repair tools.
defective tools.
5. Keep cutting tools sharp and cover sharp edges with 3. Do not cut towards yourself when using
suitable covering to protect the tool and to prevent injuries cutting tools.
from unintended contact.
6. Replace cracked, splintered, or broken handles on files, 4. Do not hold the stock in the palm of your
hammers, screwdrivers, or sledges. hand when using a cutting tool or a
7. Ensure that the handles of tools like hammers and axes screwdriver.
fit tightly into the head of the tool.
8. Replace worn jaws on wrenches, pipe tools and pliers. 5. Do not wear bulky gloves to operate hand
9. Redress burred or mushroomed heads of striking tools. tools.
10. Pull on a wrench or pliers. Never push unless you hold
the tool with your palm open. 6. Do not throw tools. Hand them, handle
11. Point sharp tools (e.g., saws, chisels, knives) laying on them first, directly to other workers.
benches away from aisles and handles should not extend
over the edge of the bench top. 7. Do not carry tools in a way that interferes
12. Maintain tools carefully. Keep them clean and dry and with using both hands on a ladder, while
store them properly after each use. climbing on a structure, or when doing any
13. Carry tools in a sturdy toolbox to and from the work hazardous work. If working on a ladder or
site. scaffold, tools should be raised and lowered
14. Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield (with using a bucket and hand line.
safety glasses or goggles) and well-fitting gloves appropriate
for the hazards to which you may be exposed when doing 8. Do not carry a sharp tool in your pocket.
various tasks.
15. Use a heavy belt or apron and hang tools at your sides,
not behind your back.

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Workshop Safety

Do’s Don’ts

1. Ensure the machine is maintained and fit for purpose,1. Allow the usage of a dangerous machine or
and that all safety precautions/measures are in place appliance (attach appropriate signage to
(e.g., guards, isolators, locking mechanisms, emergency dangerous machinery – these should only be
off switches etc.). removed by a competent, trained, and
authorized person who has checked the
2. Ensure machinery is used properly and in accordance machinery is safe for use).
with manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Allow workers to wear loose clothing,
3. Provide and ensure usage of any appropriate dangling or catchable jewelry or long loose
protective clothing and equipment. hair that could get caught in moving
machinery.
4. Ensure a competent person (one with the relevant
and necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to 3. Allow any distraction of those using
complete the work safely) carries out maintenance. machinery.

5. Ensure plant equipment is maintained regularly (as 4. Take away any safeguards, even if their
per manufacturer’s instructions). removal seems to make the job easier.
6. Put in place procedures for the reporting of damaged
or defective equipment by workers. 5. Ignore machine maintenance.
7. Ensure maintenance work is a carried out using the
proper tools. 6. Ignore any reports of damaged, unsafe, or
8. Make sure maintenance work is properly planned defective equipment.
and carried out safely with the minimum risk to person
carrying out the work and other workers. 7. Allow the use of defective or damaged
equipment.

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Working at Heights

Do’s Don’ts

1. DO as much work as you can while you are on 1. DON’T overload the ladders that they are
the ground. working on, with equipment or materials.

2. DO make sure that the employees can safely 2. DON’T try to reach too far when you’re on a
move to and from the area where they are working ladder or stepladder.
at height.
3. DON’T use ladders or stepladders to do work
3. DO ensure that the equipment that you’re using that entails heavy or strenuous tasks. Only use
for the job is strong, stable and suitable enough to them to do work that’s quick and light.
get the job done. Inspect and maintain them
regularly. 4. DON’T allow incompetent workers to do any
work at height.
4. DO be careful when you are working near to a
fragile surface. 5. DON’T lean or place the ladder on our fragile
upper surfaces.
5. DO ensure that you are protected from falling
objects. 6. DON’T stay quiet when you feel someone is
compromising their own safety or the safety of
6. DO make preparations for emergency others.
evacuations and rescues.

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Electrical Safety

Do’s Don’ts

1. Make sure to cover each of your switches and plug 1. When removing a cord from the plug outlet,
outlets with cover plates. Replace damaged cover plates you must not yank it, or pull at it. This can lead
with new ones. to damage in both the cord and plug outlet, and
2. Use plastic cover plates to ensure the safety of children if the switch is on, can create sparks, or flames.
and pets as well. Keep cable cords out of their reach. 2. Drill nails to a cable in order to attach it to the
wall. It will create problems with the insulation.
3. Ensure that the wiring is new or maintained. Also, make 3. Use electric cables which are broken or are
sure that the appliances are not too old. Faulty wiring can about to break. Even if they are slightly broken
lead to a short circuit. Also, if a live, open wire touches the and the bare wires are not visible, refrain from
appliance’s body, it would be similar to touching a bare live using them. They can still cause problems like
wire. minor electric shocks.
4. Try to fix or repair any electrical appliance or
4. Make use of extension cords temporarily. Extension device while it is still plugged in. It can be very
cords can create sparks and generate short circuits, so it is fatal, leading to electric shock.
better to use them on a temporary basis. 5. Allow kids to fly kites or climb trees where there
5. Use quality wiring to ensure proper safety and durability. is a power line nearby. If any of the cables in
Bad quality wiring will lead to major electrical problems. power lines come out to be broken and a child
Although quality wiring might be costly, it is totally worth falls over it or has an indirect contact with it, it
it. It is better to prevent it than to find a remedy later. can be very fatal.
6. Paint on meters or transformers or hide them
6. Keep away any water or liquid from the electrical wiring behind bushes. It can misguide utility workers
and appliances at all costs. Impure water is a strong into thinking that there is nothing there when
conductor of electricity. they need to work on them
7. Put up signs and boards on utility poles. Nails,
7. Install in Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets boards, tacks, etc. can be dangerous to workers
and waterproof covers for the outside wiring and outlets. who need to climb those poles.
It ensures that rain doesn’t get to the wiring, because as
mentioned, impure water is a strong conductor of
electricity, and fire.
8. Wear rubber or plastic shoes or sandals while working
on electricity as rubber and plastic are really good
insulators.

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Grinding Wheel Safety

Do’s Don’ts

1. DO CHECK all wheels for CRACKS or DAMAGE 1. DON'T use wheels which have been DROPPED
before mounting. or otherwise DAMAGED.

2. DO make sure the OPERATING SPEED of the 2. DON'T use EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WHEN
Machine does not exceed the RATED WHEEL MOUNTING wheel between flanges. Tighten nut
SPEED. only enough to hold wheel firmly.

3. DO always HANDLE and STORE wheels in a 3. DON'T use a grinding wheel that has a RATED
careful manner. SPEED LESS than the speed of the grinder.

4. DO be sure wheel hole FITS MACHINE ARBOR 4. DON'T HANDLE MACHINE CARELESSLY. Racks or
PROPERLY and the flanges are clean, flat, and the hooks should be used to support machine when
proper type and size for the wheel you are not in use.
mounting.
5. DON'T use HEAVY SIDE GRINDING PRESSURE on
5. DO always RUN WHEEL in a PROTECTED AREA at any Type 1 (flat sided) wheel.
least one minute before grinding.
6. DON'T MOUNT MORE THAN ONE WHEEL on a
6. DO USE WHEEL GUARD furnished with machine. single arbor.

7. DO always WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES 7. DON'T use a machine for an INAPPROPRIATE
or proper face shield. APPLICATION.

8. DO use COMMON SENSE SAFETY PRACTICES and 8. DON'T use a machine WITHOUT PROPER SAFETY
adhere to all local laws and regulations. GUARD mounted securely in place.

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Manual Handling

Do’s Don’ts

1. Avoid such activities wherever possible. 1. Lift loads that you struggle to manage.

2. Reduce moving distances wherever possible. 2. Move loads up or down stairs.

3. Think about the activity before completing it – 3. Move loads long distances.
considering whether any handling aids can be used
and where the load is to be placed. 4. Handle objects in a small working space, which
may cause you to twist or stop.
4. Share lifting equally between employees.

5. Have reasonable rest periods between manual

handling tasks.

6. Undergo training to ensure knowledge of safe

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Lifting

Do’s Don’ts

1. Stay in good physical shape, especially if lifting 1. Twist your back or bend to the side.
and carrying heavy materials are daily activities.
2. Lower the item if you are not in a stable position.
2. Keep materials within easy reach.
3. Lift an item that is too heavy, or possibly too
3. Ensure you have a solid grip before lifting. heavy.

4. Test the weight of the object before lifting to 4. Lift above your shoulders or below your knees.
avoid strains.

5. Keep your body close to the object and stand in

a stable position.

6. Always lift with your legs, relieving the stress on

your back.

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Brazing Safety

Do’s Don’ts

1. Wear required personal protective equipment. 1. Don’t braze on a dirty part. The unknown dirt on
the part may also be toxic. Dirt can cause rapid
2. Make sure the parts are clean before you start. overheating and a breakdown of the flux, releasing
Don’t try to let the flux do the cleaning job. fumes.

3. Completely cover the joint area and filler rod 2. Do not grind coatings. Grinding dust may be
with flux. This helps protect both from oxidation toxic.
which minimizes fume release.
3. Don’t braze without good flux coverage. The
4. Apply heat uniformly and don’t overheat. Heat lack of flux exposes more oxidized metal which
the base metal, not the filler rod. Proper increases fuming.
temperature is important. Under-heating will 4. Don’t overheat the base metal or filler rod.
produce balling and no flow. Overheating can increase fume release.

5. Protect yourself. Only braze in areas with good 5. Don’t braze on unknown or cadmium plated
ventilation and wear a respirator approved for material. Cadmium and zinc (galvanized) coatings
protection against fumes. are often found in certain applications. These toxic
metals fume readily when heated.
6. Respiratory protection is needed when
ventilation is not sufficient to remove welding 6. Overheating will produce excess fumes the risk
fumes or when there is risk of oxygen deficiency. of “metal fume fever” or “toxic fume syndrome”.
This is usually characterized by fever and chills
occurring between 4-12 hours after exposure.
These symptoms will typically clear up in one or
two days. In addition to these outward symptoms,
there may be other effects brought on by the
toxins.
7. NEVER braze in an enclosed or confined space
without making provisions for adequate
ventilation. Failure to do this could be FATAL.

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Chemical Safety

Do’s Don’ts

1. Read the product label and follow all directions. 1. Mix different chemicals or other treatment
products prior to adding to pool/ spa water.
2. Maintain good housekeeping practices.
2. Dispose of chemical product container without
3. Store chemicals in a cool, dry, well-ventilated washing & drying completely.
place.
3. Use dry chemical fire extinguishers (use water
4. Wear appropriate personal protective only!)
equipment as listed on the label.
4. Dispose of spilled material or unused product in
5. Use up all product before disposal of container. the TRASH or SEWER (use or dispose per label
directions).
6. Notify supervisor in case of an emergency.
5. Store liquid materials above solid materials.
7. Keep spilled materials isolated, follow label
directions for clean-up and disposal. 6. Allow products to contact oil, grease, acid or
organic material.
8. Keep containers covered to protect chemical
products from moisture and other contaminants. 7. Smoke where pool chemicals are stored or used.

9. Add each pool and spa chemical separately. 8. Use floor sweeping compounds when cleaning
up pool chemicals.
10.Have an emergency plan and conduct regular
drills. 9. Put spilled materials back in the original
container.

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Machine Operation

Do’s Don’ts

1. Check the machine is well maintained and fit to 1. Use a machine that has a danger sign or tag
be used, i.e., appropriate for the job and working attached to it. Danger signs should only be
properly and that all the safety measures are in removed by an authorized person who is satisfied
place – guards, isolators, locking mechanisms, that the machine or process is now safe.
emergency off switches etc. 2. Wear dangling chains, loose clothing, rings or
2. Use the machine properly and in accordance have loose, long hair that could get caught up in
with the manufacturer’s instructions. moving parts.
3. Make sure you are wearing the appropriate 3. Distract people who are using machines.
protective clothing and equipment required for 4. Remove any safeguards, even if their presence
that machine, such as safety glasses, hearing seems to make the job more difficult.
protection and safety shoes. 5. Wear loose clothing, jewelry, neckties or other
4. Train all machine operators on proper machine garments and accessories that can become
operation and safety procedures. entangled with moving parts on the machine. Long
5. Inspect machinery before each use, ensuring hair must be tied back.
that safeguarding systems are in place and 6. Distract an operator while operating a machine.
working properly. 7. leave machines running without supervision.
6. Follow all machine operating and maintenance Turn the power off completely before leaving the
instructions. work area.
7. Use appropriate personal protective 8. Use your hands to remove material from the
equipment-such as safety glasses or goggles, machine; use a vacuum cleaner, brush, or rake.
respiratory protection, and hearing protection. 9. Remove, disable, deactivate, or try to work
8. Always Keep hands away from all moving. around machine guards and safety devices.
9. Exercise good housekeeping. Clean all tools They’re here to protect you.
after each use and store them properly. 10. Use machines with missing or disabled guards
10. Keep the work area clean and well-lit. or protective devices.
11. Ensure hazardous energy is isolated and 11. Try to access areas of a machine that have
controlled if access to hazardous parts is needed. hazardous moving parts while the machine is
running.
12. Use a machine for anything it is not designed
to do.

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Gas Cylinders

Do’s Don’ts

1. You must always keep cylinders in a secure and 1. Don't permit sparks, flames, or molten metal to
upright position. contact the cylinder.

2. Keep the protective valve cap in place when a 2. Never mix the valves of acetylene and oxygen.
cylinder is not in use.
3. Never use grease or oil on valves.
3. Mark the cylinder 'Empty’ or 'MT' when the gas has
4. Don't lift cylinders without safety caps in place.
been used.
5. Never use oxygen to blow or dust off your work
4. Keep oil and grease away from oxygen cylinders (oil
clothes.
and oxygen can ignite spontaneously).
6. Don't roll cylinders horizontally on the ground.
5. Open valves slowly, using the valve wheel or T-
handle wrench provided by the supplier. 7. Never drop cylinders on the ground or other work
surfaces.
6. Store oxygen and fuel gas cylinders at least 20 feet
apart or separated by a 5-foot-high noncombustible 8. Don't store oxygen cylinders with other fuel gas
barrier. cylinders.
7. If the cylinder is too heavy to handle use a hand 9. Never use a leaking gas cylinder. Take it out of
truck to move it or ask a co-worker for help. service immediately.

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