General Safety Precautions:-
1) Work permit: Work permit must be obtained & pre-job safety meeting shall be carried out prior to commencing work. All personnel involved with the job must know scope/detail of work, associated hazards, safety precautions & emergency actions.
2) Mandatory PPE:Itmust be worn at all times i.e. helmet, long sleeve work suit, safety glassed, hearing defenders, work gloves, safety footwear.
3) Housekeeping:Worksite must be maintained in safe & tidy condition at all time. All cables/hoses must be routed overhead or on temporary tray. Do not obstruct walkway, safety and fire fighting equipment.
4) Equipment/tool i.e. Lifting gears must be assured of good condition and valid inspection certification.
5) Scaffold: Must be built, modified & dismantled by only competent & certified scaffolders. All scaffolds must be inspected before use. Load on scaffold must comply with scaffold specification (light -80kg/m2, general – 200kg/m2 and heavy – 250kg/m2).
6) Pressure hose:All pressure hoses i.e. pneumatic; hydraulic must be run and secured at overhead height and away from passage way where possible. Their connection must be clipped with safety pin or whip check
7) Pinch point: To identify /eliminate /avoid all pinch points. Keep hands & fingers clear from pinch points. Use proper glove e.g. leather glove
8) Ergonomically Hazard:Manual handling must be avoided by using mechanical lifting aids e.g. trolley, lifting equipment, rope, etc. and if not possible good manual lifting practice to be enforced. Avoid awkward posture.