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3) Risk : The likelihood that harm will occur and the severity of the harm.
4) Risk
Assessment : Overall process of Risk Analysis, Risk Evaluation, Controls and
actions to resolve risks.
6)Risk
Evaluation : The process to support management decisions as to acceptability or risk
Reduction requirement by company the estimated risk against relevant
Criteria.
* These numbers provide an indication of priority and the extent of the risk.
Significant hazards should be recorded and trial hazards and risks can
be ignored.
Record such things as
* The number of people affected.
* The adequacy of existing controls.
* Any further precautions necessary.
* Hazards involved.
* All precautions required together with emergency procedures.
* Who may carryout the work?
* The limits of the permit to work area or equipment.
Both
(Yellow & Pink) – To be returned to the authorize person to be destroyed
When work is complete.
Second (Blue) - Copy to be retained in pad for record purposes, with the
Work completed signatures.
Qn: Describe about Permit Authorization and Competency to perform work?
Ans:
This is the key since authorized person plays important role.
Employer should check authorized person’s
* Age (must be fully mature & responsible person).
* Training, Qualification, Experience.
* Knowledge of the particular plant/equipment/hazardous work
Process involved.
* Ability to control the situation and the personnel involved.
Hot
Work Permit – Source of ignition, welding, flame cutting, grinding, etc.
Precautions- Isolations, drains/sewers within 25 m sealed,
Ventilation, Fire blankets, Smoking prohibition, Fire
Extinguishers, Ear thing for electricity, warning sings.
Cold
Work Permit - Without source of ignition. Eg: Use of Chisel..
Electrical
Work Permit - Permits normally covers isolation, ear thing procedures
(LOTO).
Confined Space
Entry Permit - Used in vessels, manholes, tanks, sewers, in which the
Atmosphere is or cold become Toxic, Flammable or
Deficient in Oxygen.
Atmospheric Test:
Excavation: A man made cut or cavity below the earth surface by removing
earth by using earth removers.
Trench : A narrow excavation below the surface of the ground, less than
15 feet, with a depth no greater than the width.
Note:
In carrying out an excavation the soil conditions can vary widely, often in short
distances.
1 Cubic meter Earth = 1.3 Tonnes.
Inspect Excavations:
* At start of every shift before work starts.
* After any event likely to affect the strength or stability.
* After any accidental fall of rock, earth or other materials.
* The inspection report, who made the inspection
Date & Time
Anything identified that could lead to a risk and any further actions that may
be required.
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Pocket penetrometer: Once pushed into the soil, an indicator sleve displays the reading.
Used to determine the unconfined compressive strength of statura-
ted cohesive soils.
Dry Strength Test : Try to crumble the sample in your hands with your fingers. If it
Crumbles into grains, it is granular clay will not crumble into grains,
Only into smaller chunks.
Wet Manual Test : Wet your fingers and work the soil between them. Clay is a slick
Paste when wet, meaning it is cohesive. If the clump falls a part in
It is granular.
Qn:Write about Sloping & Benching Systems (OSHA)?
Qn:
Max. allowable slopes for excavations < 20 feet based on soil type and angle to
the Horizontal are as follows:
*As a general rule, the bottom vertical height of the trench must not exceed 4 feet (1.2m)
For the first bench.
Subsequent benches may be up to max 5 feet (1.5 m).
Vertical in Type A soil and 4 feet (1.2m).
In Type B soil to a total trench depth of 20 feet (6m).
Fig
Fig
Hydraulic Shoring:
Pneumatic Shoring:
*Same as Hydraulic Shoring. The difference is the usage of air pressure in place of
hydraulic pressure.
Fig.
Ans:
Trench Box: The space between the trench boxes the excavation side are backfilled to
Prevent lateral movement of box.
Fig.
Spoil: Temporary spoil must be placed not closer than 2 feet (nearly 1m) from the
Surface edge of the excavation.
CONFINED SPACE
Confined Space: One that has limited or restricted means of entry or exit, is large
enough for employees to enter and perform their work, and is not designed for
continuous occupancy.
Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS): A Space that has one or more of the
following characteristics.
* Contains or could contain hazardous atmosphere.
* Contains materials that have the potential for engulfing (surround or cover
Completely) the entrant.
* Has an internal configuration such as that an entrant could be trapped or
Asphyxiated.
* Any other recognized safety hazards.
Eg: Manholes Sewer lines or tunnels Storage tanks Silos (storage tower)
Boilers Pipelines Pits Wells
Underground utility vaults and storage.
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* This is permit required confined space * This is permit required confined space
(PRCS) where required Breathing (PRCS) where not required Breathing
Apparatus Apparatus.
Ans:
1)Oxygen Deficiency:
2) Flammable/Combustible materials:
* Eg: H2S, CO, Acetylene, Methane.
* The proper mixture of fuel and oxygen varies from gas to gas. But
Explosion range defined as the area between LEL & UEL.
* When the mixture is above the UEL, it can readily move into flammable
Range with the addition of dilution air.
* Many gases, existing in Low * Any gases which when present in high con-
Concentration in the air, are centration, causes displacement of oxygen
irritating to the body’s respira- in the body.
tory and nervous system. Eg:
1) CO, which is produced by incomplete
Combustion of carbon fuels. CO kills by
Chemically combining with the hemoglo-
Bin in red cells. This greatly reduces the
Ability of the blood to carry oxygen to the
Body tissues and brain cells.
2) H2S more toxic than CO. It is produced
Through the decay of organisms & natural
Materials.
CO Exposure Effects H2S Exposure Effects
35 ppm PEL over 8 hours shifts 10ppm PEL over 8 hour shift
500ppm Slight Headache 50-100ppm Mild eye and respiratory
irritation.
1000ppm Confusion, Nausea,Discomfort 200-300ppm Marked increased in eye
and lung irritation.
2000ppm Tendency to Stagger 500-700ppm Unconsciousness after 30
minute exposure.
2500ppm Unconsciousness after 30 1000ppm or Death with in minutes.
minute exposure more
4000ppm Fatal in less than one hour.
Ans:
OXYGEN: According to the stand 19.5% is the minimum and 23.5% is the
maximum Range for Oxygen in Permit Required Confined Spaces (PRCS).
In U.S each year an average between 150 & 200 workers are killed and more than
100,000 are injured.
1) Guardrail Systems:
Fig
Top edge height of top rails must be 42’’(1.1m) + 3’’ (8cm) above the
Walking / working level.
Screens mid rails mesh, intermediate vertical members must be installed between
The top rail & working level at least 21’’ (53 cm) high.
Distance between vertical posts should not be more than 2.8 ft.
If no mid rail the distance between posts should not be more than 19’’.
* Limit Max. Arresting force on an employee to 1800 pounds when used with a
A body harness.
* Be rigged so that an employee can neither free fall more than 1.8m (6 ft) nor
Contact any lower level.
* Bring an employee to a complete stop and limit Max. 3.5 ft (1.07m) (Shock
Absorber).
* To keep at least 3 ft. clearance from the ground.
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Have sufficient strength to withstand twice the potential impact energy of an
employee from falling a distance 6 ft. or the free fall distance permitted by the
system whichever is less.
Use of body belt prohibited on 1/1/1998. FBH required.
The anchoring point must withstand a force not less than 5000 pounds.
Harness is to be setup that a worker can free fall no farther than 2 ft.
(Positioning Device).
Secured to an anchorage capable of supporting 3000 pounds.
Fig
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Net distance below the working surface Minimum horizontal distance to net’s outer
edge.
Up to 5’ 8 feet
5’ – 10’ 10 feet
> 10’ 13 feet
Safety net shall be inspected at least once a weak for wear, damage and other
deterioration
Safety net shall be capable of absorbing an impact force of drop test consisting
of a
* 400 pounds (180kg) bag of sand 30’’ (76cm) in diameter dropped from the
Highest walking / working surface at which workers are exposed, but not less
Than 42’’ (1.1m) above the level.
* Flagged at not more than 6 foot intervals with high visibility materials.
* Rigged and supported so that the lowest point including sag is no less than 34’’
From the walking/working surface and its highest point is no more than 39’’
From the walking / working surface.
Ans:
HAZARDS PRECAUTIONS
(for pitched roof inclined more than 10%)
Fragile Roof Materials. Carryout roof survey prior to work
Roof Edges. starting.
Slippery Sloping Roof Surfaces. Safe means of access to roof.
Materials falling from roof. Roof edge barriers.
Contact with overhead electricity Roof ladders or crawling boards.
cables. Identifying & Covering roof lights.
Manual Handling. Facilities to raise & lower materials
safely.
Protection for persons below.
Provision of safety harness (if
necessary).
Avoid working in severe adverse
weather conditions.
Competent workers & Supervisors
(for flat roof).
Above & Safe use of bitumen
boilers, Safe use of burning gases,
Training in manual handling.
STAIRWAYS & LADDERS
A stairways or ladder must be provided at all worker points of access where there
is a break in elevation of 19’’ (48cm) or more and no ramp, runway, embankment,
or personal hoist is provided.
Fig.
In case only one access it should be clear. If 2 accesses at least one should be clear
without any obstructions.
Stairways:
Temporary staircase with landing 30’’ (at least) deep and 22’’ wide at every 12 ft.
or less of vertical risk.
Fig.
Stairways must be installed at least 30’’ and no more than 50’’ from the horizontal.
Fig.
Variations in riser height or stair tread depth must not exceed ¼’’ in any stairway
system.
Where doors or gates open directly onto a stairway a platform must be provided
that is at least 20’’ (51cm) in width beyond the swing of the door.
Stairways having 4 or more risers, or rising more than 30’’ (76cm) height,
whichever is less, must have at least one handrail.
In handrails, top rail should be capable of withstanding, at least 200 pounds of
weight applied within 2’’ (5cm) of the top edge in any downward or outward
direction, at any point along the top edge.
The height of handrails must not exceed 37’’ (94 cm) or less than 30’’ (76cm)
from the upper surface of the handrail to the surface of the tread (Top surface of
stair/step).
The height of the top edge of a stair rail system used as a hand rail must not be
Less than 37’’ nor less than 36’’ from the upper surface of the stair rail system to
the surface of the tread (If before 15th March 1991, not less than 30’’).
Hand rails to grasp and to prevent falls.
Unprotected sides, edges of stairway landing must be provided with standard 42’’
guardrail system.
A double-cleated ladder (or) two or more ladders must be provided when ladders
are the only way to enter or exit a work are having 25’’ or more employees, or
when a ladder serves simultaneous two-way traffic
Rungs, Cleats, steps of portable and fixed ladders must not be spaced less than
10’’(25cm) apart, not more than 14’’(36cm) apart, along the ladder’s side rails.
A metal spreader or locking device must be provided on each step ladder to hold
the front and back sections in an open position when the ladder is being used.
Wood ladders must not be coated with any opaque covering, except for
identification or warning labels which may be placed on one face of a side wall.
Portable Ladders:
The minimum clear distance between side rails for all portable ladders must be
11.5’’ (29cm).
Rungs, steps of portable metal ladder must be corrugated, knurled, dimpled,
coated with skid resistant material or treated to minimize slipping.
Fixed Ladders:
Each step or rung of a fixed ladder must be capable of supporting a load of at least
250 pounds (114kg) applied in the middle of the step or rung.
Rungs, steps of fixed material must be corrugated (shaped into alternate ridges
and grooves), knurled, dimpled, coated with skid-resistant material, or treated to
minimize
Slipping.
If the total length of a climb on a fixed ladders equals on exceeds 24 feet (7.3m)
the following requirements must be met.
b) Self retracting lifeline, and rest platforms at intervals not to exceed 150ft.
(45.7m) or
c) A cage or well and multiple ladder sections, each ladder section not to
exceed 50ft (15.2m) in length.
These ladder sections must be offset from adjacent sections and landing plat-
Forms must be provided at a max. Intervals of 50ft (15.2m).
The bottom of the cage must be between 7ft (2.1m) and 8ft (2.4m) above the
point of Access to the bottom of the ladder.
The top of the cage must be a minimum of 42’’ (1.1m) above the top of the
plat form, or point of access at the top of the ladder.
Fig.
It should be used for work that is short term, light duty, low risk where there is no
alternative.
Class 1: Heaviest duty: Suitable for construction work where the ladder is subject
to substantial loads.
Class 2: Lighter Trades such as decorating, where relatively low loads are involved.
Ans:
Suitable for task.
No work carried out from top step.
Workers maintain 3 point contact.
Step ladder in good condition.
Properly erected and legs fully extended.
Positioned on even ground.
Close to work avoid over reaching.
Not over loaded.
Footed if necessary.
SCAFFOLDING
Base Plate : A plate used for spreading the load in a standard over a greater
area.
Brace : A tube fixed diagonally across the length and/or width of a scaffold
or through a scaffold to increase its stability.
Transom : A tube spanning across ledgers to form the support for boards or
units Forming the working platform (or) to connect the outer standards to the
Inner standards.
Lift : A storey.
Puncheon : A vertical support not founded upon the ground but starting off
from within a scaffold.
Putlog : A tube with one end flattered. The flat end is pushed into a wall
joint, the open end is coupled to a ledger. It may support a working platform.
Through Tie
Assembly : The components used to secure the scaffold to the inside of the
Structure.
Reveal Tie : The components used to secure the scaffold across reveals (win-
dow or door openings) of the structure.
Foot Tie
Or
Kicker Lift : These are the ledgers and transoms that are fixed near to the
bottom of standards, approx.150mm from the ground.
Scaffold width : Distance between standards measured at the shortest point also
known as the board width (look at transom length).
*Scaffold Tubes:
*Inspection:
The ability of a scaffold to carry its load is largely depends on the strength and
condition of the tubes.
Tubes must be
* Straight.
* Free from cracks, splits, bad dents, excessive corrosion.
* Cut square and clean at each end.
Common faults.
Fig.
*Storage:
*Scaffold Boards:
A number of firms market stagings which are made of steel (or) Aluminum (or)
Laminated boards.
Each board should be with clear marking.
* British Standard Number (BS 2482)
* Identification mark of the supplier.
* Letter M or V denoting machine or visually graded.
* Word support followed by the max. span in meters over which the board has
to be supported followed by the abbreviation ‘Max’.
Eg: BS 2482 AB CO.M support 1.5 Max.
This is normally given on the hoop irons (or) nail plates which provide board
end protection.
Should be stacked no more than 20 high with stacks separated by short timber
battens, and placed on level timbers, off the ground, for protection from surface
water.
Boards should be protected from weather and have a free circulation of air.
*Swivel Couplers:
Used to connect tubes at any angle.
Normally used to connect braces to standards.
Swivel couplers should never be used as Right-Angle Couplers.
Rusty threads (if not defective) should be wire brushed and lightly oiled.
Store by type, kept clean and dry in strong sacks, lightly oiled to prevented rust.
Each sack no more than 30 fittings.
*Scaffold Foundations:
In general foundations for a scaffold must be adequate to carry and spread the
load imposed both locally at each standard, and to collectively carry the whole
weight of the scaffold.
* Base Plates:
Use timber board beneath the base plate to prevent the penetration of
standards in the soil.
Sole board beneath any one standard should be at least 1000 cm2, with no
horizontal dimension less than 22 cm.
If sole board is of timber, thickness should not less than 3.5 cm.
Heavy duty scaffolds and poor ground will require stronger foundations,
On firm ground - 500 mm long x 225 mm x 35 mm.
On soft ground - 765 mm long x 225 mm x 35 mm.
Under two standards - 1.55m long x 225 mm x 35 mm.
* Soil Compaction:
Soil or ground beneath the sole board should be well compacted and free from
irregularities which make the sole board unstable and poorly bedded.
On slopes exceeding 1:10 a check by qualified Engineer needed.
* Ties:
TYPES OF TIES:
* Through Ties:
Should be placed as close to the window reveal and secured with right-angle
couplers.
* Box Ties:
Should be set preferably at lift level and be secured to both inside and outside
ledgers on standards unless this is likely to obstruct free access through the
scaffold, in which case they may be fixed to a single inside standard load
bearing couplers should be used.
*Lip Ties:
Where not possible to use box ties, lip ties may be used. These consist of L
shaped arrangement for adequate strength to the building.
A variety of screwed plates, sockets and nuts are available for setting into
concrete, during pouring, for subsequent use as the anchor for a tie.
Fig.
*Reveal Ties:
* Rakers:
Where it is not possible to provide normal ties, the stability of a scaffold can be
achieved by the use of rakers.
A single, un jointed raking tube, should not more than 6.3m in length and should
be with 75o (1:4).
Foot of the raking tube must be tied back to the main scaffold.
* Working Platforms:
Every platform where a person could fall from 2m or more must be protected.
Top rail : Height 42’’ + 3’’. Capable of 200 pounds applied on the top from
Both directions.
Mid rail : Height 21’’ + 3’’. Capable of 150 pounds applied in any downward
or outward direction.
Toe board : Height 3.5’’ . Capable of 50 pounds.
ROPES:
Ropes larger than 8mm in diameter are generally supplied in 220mm lengths.
Most common size of rope used for lifting materials in scaffolding is 18mm
diameter. This is the correct size for the use with a gin wheel.
Ropes are classified by the number of strands and the manner in which the
strands are twisted and plainted together. The only type in common use is the 3
strand plain (or Hawser laid) rope.
Fig.
Man-made fibre ropes replacing natural fibre ropes, because they are stronger,
less liable to chemical attack, completely resistant to mildew and rot and have
better water resistance.
Polypropylene good for scaffolding but temperature should not exceed 50o C
where there is a loss of 13% in strength.
* Care & use of Fire Ropes:
Storage:
Store in dry cool room that has good air circulation.
Don’t store on floor, in boxes, in cup boards where the air circulation restricted.
They should be hung up in loose coils on large diameter wooden pegs well above
the floor.
Protect from wet weather and sunlight. They should be kept away from boilers
Radiators, steam pipes and other sources of heat and all exhaust gases.
Dry and clean wet ropes before storing them. Moisture not only hastens decay but
also causes the rope to kink very easily. Too much heat will cause the fibres to
become brittle and the rope will be unfit for further service.
* Use of Ropes:
Never drag a rope along the ground. The outside will be damaged and grit will
Become embedded and destroy the internal fibres.
Never drag over sharp edges, one part of a rope over another.
Never use fibre rope near welding or flame cutting operations to prevent damage
and fire.
* Inspection:
Inspection for external wear, cuts and abrasions, internal wear between the strands
and deterioration of the fibres.
Fig.
Figure of Eight Knot: Used to lock a rope in position (or) to prevent it sliding
through a block.
Fig.
Timber Hitch : Suitable for lifting boards.
Fig.
Square Lashing: Used in scaffolding to secure ladders to the scaffold structure.
Lash both stiles.
Commonly used to raise materials, which are tied to the end of a 18mm
diameter rope passed over a single wheel pulley.
Gin wheel (pulley) is fixed to a horizontal cantilevered tube.
Two types of Gin Wheel: Ring Type & Hook Type.
Fans are erected to afford protection from anything which may fall from a scaffold or a
building. They comprise an inclined framework of scaffold tubes covered with scaffold
boards.
Fig
Types of Fan:
Class A: A light duty fan with a max. load equivalent to 0.75 KN/m2, suitable for
protection from paint & mortar droppings.
Class B: Medium duty 1 KN/m2, for protection from bricks, aggregates and like
weights from heights not exceeding 10m.
Class C: A fan with a loading over 1 KN/m2, which should be designed to suit the
application.
Class D: A fan for arresting the fall of persons or like weights from a height of 6m
or two storey. This is a safety net system and should be in accordance with BS
3913 and rigged in accordance with CP 93.
*Note: Fans consist of outriggers or needless extended from the scaffold, supported
by wires or spurs (rakers).
Outriggers should be spaced every 1.5m for fans attached to buildings, and
every bay when attached to scaffolds.
Wires: Most purpose – made slinging wire is 8mm. independent wire rope
core (IWRC), which has a breaking strain of 4 ton but a SWL of 0.5 Tonnes.
Wires should be fixed using a round turns and bulldog grips. Don’t Use 6mm
diameter wire.
Qn: What are the types of Scaffoldings?
Ans:
Independent Tied Scaffolds.
Put log Scaffolds.
Birdcage Access Scaffolds.
Tower Scaffolds.
System Scaffolds.
* INDEPENDENT TIED SCAFFOLDS:
Consists of two rows of standards parallel to the building. Joined together with
ledgers fixed with right angle couplers. In turns transoms are fixed at right angle
to the ledges with putlog couplers.
Most independent scaffolds are 5 boards wide and 4 boards between the standards
and one board between the inside standard and the building.
Independent scaffolds may not be built higher than 50m without expert advice.
Longitudinal bracing every 30m along scaffold either continuous or dog-leg.
Ties should be every other lift and approx. every 6m along the scaffold. Not more
than half of the ties should be reveal ties.
* Access:
1) Main working platform can often be 30m – 40m above the ground.
2) For higher working platforms (above 20m) a ladder tower is the preferred means
of access.
3) The distance between landings must not be more than 9 m.
4) Access holes should not be more than 500mm.
5) Ladders should project at least 1m above each landing with 75o angle.
10) Plumb remaining standards and fix intermediate transoms to suit boards.
* PUTLOG SCAFFOLDS:
Also called brick layer’s scaffold is erected with tubes and fittings to support a
work platform adjacent to a wall or building.
Scaffold consists of a single row of standards parallel to the face of the wall,
supported and tied together by a ledger. The ledger also supports the outer end of
the putlog, the other end of which is inserted into the wall.
Fig.
* Construction:
Standards:
Placed on base plates, founded on sole boards. Space between two standards, should
not exceed 2.1m with a max. distributed load of 2.5 KN/m2. The lift height normally
1.35m.
Ties:
Through ties must be inserted on alternate lifts to the full height of the scaffold, and
every 6m horizontally.
Bracing:
Facade or sway braces must be fixed in normal way. Advisable to fit ledger brace
every third standard.
Bridle Tube:
Where It is necessary to by-pass a window or door opening a bridle tube is connected
to the underside of the putlogs and acts as a support for the ends of putlogs not
supported by the brickwork. It should fix with right-angled couplers.
*Bride tube also serves as the inner fixing point for braces.
Fig.
1) Erect standard on sole board and base plate and fix first putlog to standard with
right angle coupler.
4) Level and fix foot tie ledger approx. 150mm above base plate.
Fig.
5) Fix bridle tube approx 100mm from wall.
Fig.
6) Brace the structure. Ledger braces may be fixed from bridle to foot tie and include
façade brace to provide longitudinal stability.
* Requirements:
Lift Heights : 1st Lift max 2.5 m, subsequent lifts max. 2m.
Ledgers : Fix in a horizontal. Fix the first lift at 2.5m and subsequent lifts
at 1.8 m – 2 m centres. (BS recommends 2.5 m first lift 2m
subsequent).
Bracing : Stability to the full height of the scaffold at each corner in both
directions.
Ties : Tying normally achieved by butting walls with alternate ledgers
and transoms. Alternatively box or reveal ties may be necessary.
Working Platform : Working platform close boarded minimum 600mm wide. If 3.9m
Boards used, each board must span at least 4 transoms. Handrails,
Toe boards must be inside the standards.
Fig.
* TOWER SCAFFOLDS:
When scaffold towers are formed from steel scaffold tube and fittings they may
either be fitted with castors or wheels for mobility, or constructed as stationary
towers.
Access to the working platform by ladder may be either inside or outside the
structure.
Light duty access towers are used, will not support a load greater than 1.5 KN/m2
SWL should display on working platform.
Fig.
Ledgers &
Transoms : * Lowest ledgers, transoms fixed as near to caster as possible.
* Spacing of transoms 1.2 m – 1.5m or less.
Ties
&
Guying : Guys with correct tension, anchor points.
Fig.
1) Erect standards at each corner and secure to foot tie.
2) Measure off first lift and fix ledgers, transoms level and secure with right-angled
couplers.
3) Add braces on all 4 sides and fix plane place. For mobile towers fit castors, secure
and brake.
4) Fix intermediate transoms and deck out temporary working platform.
5) Measure off second lift and fit ledgers & transoms.
6) Add braces & intermediate transoms.
7) Board out working platform and add guard-rails & toe boards.
* SYTEM SCAFFOLDS:
Components:
Standards come in a variety of lengths and have performed connectors welded at
equal distances along their length.
Ledgers are in varying lengths with connectors welded to each end. The
connection is made when the wedge, cup or bolt is hammered or screwed tight.
Transoms are generally made to receive either 4 or 5 boards. The ends of the
transoms are connected to the standards in the same way as the ledgers.
Braces to fit the different bay sizes.
Boards also called stagings or battens, in variety length, width, thickness
available.
Adjustable base plates essential except on completely level surfaces. Care should
be taken to establish whether the adjustable base plate is designed for heavy or
light duty. Use and SWL where necessary.
Fig.
* Definitions:
Anchorage : Component cast or fixed into the building for the purpose of
attaching a Tie.
Anchor-guy : A pin or tube driven into the ground at approx. 45o to the
horizontal to provide an anchorage for a rope.
Box Tie : An assembly of tubes and couplers forming a tie for the scaffold
by enclosing a feature such as a column.
Brace- façade
Or
Face : A brace parallel to the face of a building.
Brace
Longitudinal : A brace in the plane of the longer dimension of the scaffold,
particularly in birdcage.
Brace
Transverse : A brace in the plane of the shorter dimension of the scaffold.
Reveal Tie : The assembly of a reveal tube with wedges or screwed fittings and
Pads, if required, fixed between opposing faces of an opening in
A wall together with the tie tube.
Reveal Tube : A tube fixed by means of a threaded filling or by wedging between
Two opposing surfaces of a structure.
Eg: between two window reveals, to form an anchor to which the
Scaffolding may be tied.
Scaffold
Putlog : A scaffold which has one line of standards to support the outside
Edge of the deck and utilizes the wall being built or the building to
Support the inside edge.
Scaffold
Suspended : A scaffold hanging on ropes which is capable of being raised and
Lowered.
Spigot : An internal fitting to join one tube to another coaxially (Joint Pin).
Tie Tube : A tube used to connect a scaffold to an anchorage.
Tie Box : An assembly of tubes and couplers forming a tie for the scaffold by
Enclosing a feature such as a column.
Transom : A tube to connect the outer standards to the inner standards or
Spanning across ledgers to form the support for boards or units
Forming the working platform.
Transoms
Butting : A transom extended inwards to butt the building to prevent the
Scaffolding moving towards the building.
Transom
Needle : A transom extended from or into a building.
Width : The width of a scaffold measures at right angles to the ledgers from
Centre to centre of the upright. Sometimes designated by the number
Of boards, within the uprights and the number beyond the uprights
On extended transoms.
Working
Platform : The deck from which building operations are carried out.
* For independent Scaffolds:
440 mm platform width
Clearway - where materials need to be deposited.
600 mm passage - wherever the passage of materials is
necessary.
300mm - If men are required to sit on the edge of
the platform to do their work.
Putlog Scaffoldings:
Above all.
Spacing of putlogs.
Putlogs properly inserted in wall.
* TOWER SCAFFOLDINGS:
Dimensions of a structure will vary according to need, but the corner standards
should never be less than 1.2m apart.
Wheels, or castors, not less than 125mm in diameter and fitted with brakes which
cannot accidentally be released, should be locked into the base of the standard.
SWL should
Indicate.
Base clear should be 150 mm.
Lifts should not exceed 2.7m.
Diagonal bracing at about 40o in zig zag position to the full height of the structure
on all 4 sides.
*Height limitations:
Recommended Max. Height for Mobile Scaffold =9.6m. Except that this
may be increased that this may be increased to 12m if it tied to a structure
when in use.
*Working platform should be fully and closely boarded to an area of at least 1.2 x 1.2m
With boards at least 38mm thick.
Transoms should be spaced at not more than 1.5m intervals.
On smaller towers, where boards less than 1.5 m in length are used, additional
transoms required to provide at least 3 supports. Heavier duty towers may be
specially designed.
Toe boards must raise at least 150mm above platform level. Guard-rails must be
between 910mm to 1.15m above the platform with the distance between the top of
the toe board and the guard rail not exceeding 765mm.
DEFINITIONS
Conductors : Materials which allow electric current to flow easily through them.
Eg: Copper, Steel, Water (Low resistance).
Insulators : Materials which do not allow electric current to flow easily through them.
Eg: Plastic, Rubber, Wood (High resistance).
Ohm’s Law : I = V/R ( I= current, V= Volts, R=Resistance).
Kinds of
Electricity : Static Electricity (Stationary):
Dynamic Electricity (moving): Flow of electrons through a conductor.
Simple
Circuit : Fig.
* Electric shock can occur when current flows through the body in two ways.
2) Arcing:
* Electricity of sufficient pressure (voltage) can jump an air gap, causing shock effects to
Persons not actually in contact with a conductor.
Eg: Opening or closing circuits.
When static electricity is discharged.
Arcing takes place in the atmosphere that contains an explosive mixture.
3) Fire:
* Electricity is one of the most common cause of fire both in home and workplace.
*Electric flow through a conductor generates heat. This heat raises the temperature of
The conductor. As a result, resistance in the conductors increases, further raising the
Temperature. Thus, circuits conducting a high rate of current and generating more
Resistance than it can handle, may create enough heat to cause Fire.
4) Explosions:
5) Burns:
*These can be a product of arcing where the intense heat of the arc causes burns to the
Skin or they can result from an excessive flow of electricity through the tissues of the
Body causing tissue damage.
Ans:
Thrown backwards.
Falls from height.
Unintentional movement of machine.
Ans:
Unsafe equipment and /or installation.
Unsafe workplaces caused by environmental factors.
Unsafe work practices.
Ans:
Ans:
Advantages Disadvantages
*Cheap. *Don’t protect the person.
*Easy to replace. *Slow to operate.
*Protect the equipment from overload. *Inaccurate.
Advantages Disadvantages
* Prevent indirect electric shock. * Requires specialist for installation,
* Readily identified. testing.
* No protection if removed.
ISOLATION:
*Shutting off the electrical supply to an item of equipment
Eg: Maintenance work.
Advantages Disadvantages
* Safest option. * May isolate other equipment.
* Physically locked off. * May be reconnected unless locked off.
* Prevents live fault finding.
Advantages Disadvantages
*Two layers prevent contact with live parts. * Damage to equipment casing defects
* No earth required. double insulation.
*No earth. So no protection if used with
equipment that requires earth.
Ans: Main areas to consider when looking for the dangers in the use of portable electrical
Equipment are
1) The plug 2) The cable/lead 3) The joints & connections. 4) The appliance.
The joints
&
Connections : * Makeshift, temporary connections.
*Leads pulled out of cord grips.
*Connected wires incorrectly so that metal work becomes live.
*Wrong Connections.
*Poor earth connections preventing fuse from working.
Qn: What are the precautions to be taken when using portable electrical equipments?
Ans:
Reduced Voltage operation.
Use of RCCD.
Apparatus and cables should be protected against overload by fuses and/or circuit
breakers.
Cables should be insulated.
Correct types of sheeting to suit working conditions.
Sufficient socket outlets to minimize the need for trailing cables.
Use of cable drums wherever possible.
Correct maintenance & repair.
Correct connections.
Reduced voltage operation.
Regular inspections.
Properly trained operations.
Qn: What is inspection & maintenance procedure for electrical equipments?
Ans:
Suggested that fixed wiring installations should test every 5 years. (Low risk
environment offices) every 3 years (High risk factory).
Types of inspections:
User Checks - before use, plug, cable, sings of damager, over heating.
Formal visual
Inspections - Weekly by an appointed person, fuse ratings, connections
To plug & appliance.
Combined
Inspection &Test - PAT (portable Appliance Testing). See below table,
Ans:
Both wires of an electric circuit.
One wire of an energized circuit and ground.
Part of a machine which is Hot because it is contacting an energized wire and the
ground.
1 mA – just feel shock. 7.5 Watt – Christmas tree light.
5 - 10 mA – can’t let go. 12 Watt – Electric Shaver.
20 - 50 mA - possible fatal. 100 Watt - Bulb
60 - 800 mA - probably fatal. 1000 Watt – Hair dryer.
Ans: GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) a device which projects against serious
shock.
GFCI not an over current device.
It senses an imbalance in current flow over the normal path and opens the circuit.
GFCI usually installed on circuits that are operated near water.
Fig.
Ans: Guarding must be for equipment operating at 50V or more to avoid accidental
contact.
Can be located in a room, enclosure, or partitions behind, balcony, platform,
gallery area, 8feet above the floor of the work area.
Fig.
Qn: Write about Grounding?
Ans: Grounding necessary to protect from electrical shock, safeguard against fire, protect
against damage to electrical equipment.
Ans:
Don’t wear metal objects (rings, watches, etc). May cause arcing.
Working space 30’’ width - 600 V or less (Equipment doors and hinged
panels must have at least a 90o opening provided in the work place).
Fig.
Working space 36’’ width - up to 600V (between the equipment and the
wall).
Fig.
Fire: The result of a chemical reaction in which a substance combines with Oxygen,
destroying its form by the heat generated in the reaction.
Ans:
Being burnt.
Inhaling Toxic Fumes.
Effects of smoke.
Depletion of Oxygen supply.
Collapse of the building.
Being crushed in attempt to escape.
Flash Point : The temperature at which a vapor given off by substance will ignite
when brought to a source of ignition.
Fire Point : When the fire point is reached sufficient gas or vapor is being given
off to sustain a flame when in contact with a source of ignition.
Auto Ignition
Temperature: This is the temperature at which gases or vapour will ignite without
any external source of ignition.
Flammable : Liquids with a flash point between 32oC are classified as highly
flammable.
Highly
Flammable: Liquids with a flash point below 32oC are classified as highly
flammable,
Ans:
Deliberate (Arson).
Electrical Faults.
Misuse of electrical equipment.
Smoker’s material.
Loss of control over the firing of rubbish.
Oil/gas heating equipment and portable heaters.
Unsafe storage of materials.
Welding/hot works.
Mechanical heat (sparks/friction).
TYPE EXTINGUISHER
Combustible Solids Eg: Coal, paper, etc.
Water&CO2, foam, dry powder.
Flammable Liquids Eg: Alcohol, Petrol
Smothering by foam, CO2, Water.
Flammable Gases Eg: Butane, Hydrogen
Smothering by dry powder, foam.
Smothering by Soda Ash, Talc, Limestone,
Metals Eg: Mg, Al.
Dry Sand.
Cooking Media Eg: Veg. oil or animal fats.
Foam
Pre-Inspection by users.
Frequent inspection & maintenance by competent person.
Avoid misuse of equipment.
Prevent overloading.
Isolate if not in use.
Improved means of protection. Eg: RCD (Reduced Current Device).
Housekeeping.
Staff Awareness Training.
1) Fire/Smoke Detection:
3) Means of Escape:
* Fixed Installations:
* Portable Extinguishers:
a) Water - Used on class A fire. Don’t Use for electric fire or
flammable liquid fires to prevent shock & to
prevent formation of explosive cloud.
c) Dry
Powder - * Has smothering effect, chemically interacts and
Excludes oxygen.
* Designed for A, B, C powders provide extinction
Faster than form, but risk of re-ignition,
* If used indoors, problem to the operator due to
Inhalation of the powder & obstruction of vision.
Qn: What should include for employees in Fire Fighting Training Programmed?
Ans:
Means of raising alarm.
Contact emergency services.
Fire evacuation routes.
Roles of all including Fire Marshals.
Assembly points.
When not to tackle fire.
Types of fire extinguishers to be used.
Evacuation Procedure.
Qn: What are the general rules for using portable Fire Extinguishers?
Ans:
Ans:
Should place in locations which have easy access.
Mounted on walls,
not more than 5 ft above the floor with no more than 40 lb(18kg) weight.,
not more than 3.5 ft above the floor, with more than 40lb(18kg) weight.
In no case clearance between the floor & extinguisher should not be less than 4’’.
LIFTING & RIGGING
* Cranes:
These cranes run along a fixed track above the workplace and also load can be
transferred from side to side on rails which run along the crane beams.
Main hazards.
Derailment due to overloading or obstruction on the tracks.
Absence of adequate stops at the end of rails.
Prevent a crane approaching within 6m of any persons working on or near the
track to prevent accidents.
Measures to be taken complete isolation, locking off electrical supply, PTW
system.
Clear hand signals for directing overhead cranes by Rigger.
2) Gantry Cranes:
Run on rails at ground level and are found in docks and container terminals.
3) Tower Cranes:
4) Mobile Cranes:
Generally incorporate telescope booms and rotate through 360o on the Chasis.
Main hazard
Overturning (extend outriggers fully to prevent overturning).
As the boom moves out from the centre of gravity of the crane so the load that can
be lifted is reduced. Indicators within the cab warning of the load in relation to the
angle of the boom are required.
Ans:
HAZRDS PRECAUTIONS
Qn: What Safety measures to be taken when using cranes for safe operation of cranes?
Ans:
Pre-check by operator.
Lifting equipment must be adequate strength and stability for the load, stress
induced at mounting or fixing points, strength of the lifting gears must taken into
consideration.
SWL must be marked clearly on lifting equipment, accessories. SWL depends on
the configuration of the machinery.
Load indicators
Rated capacity indicator (known as Automatic Safe Load indicators).
Rated capacity limiter which provides audible and/or visual warning.
Load limiting device to stop operation if SWL is being exceeded.
Controls – Should be clearly identified and of the ‘Dead-Man’ Type.
Over travel
Switches – Limit switches to prevent the hook or sheave block being wound
up to the cable drum.
Access – Safe access should be provided for the operator and for use during
inspection and maintenance/emergency.
Operating
position – Should not be carried out without authorization and never on
lifting tackle.
Lifting
attachment – Chains, slings, wire ropes, eye bolts, shackles should be tested /
examined.
Ans:
Not exceeding SWL.
Trained Personnel.
Good Communication between all operatives.
Equipment inspections, maintenance.
Barricades.
Correct lifting procedures.
Adequate Supervision.
Qn: What are the Hazards & Precautions for Lifting Accessories?
Ans:
HAZARDS PRECAUTIONS
Overloading All accessories certified tested.
(Wrong attachment, under estimation of
the load to be lifted). SWL clearly marked.
Un inspected attachments:
(Lifting accessories to be inspected by a
competent person every 6 months).
Lack of training.
Ans:
Barricades around the swing area of a revolving cab in areas where pedestrians or
traffic pass close by.
Never operate cranes closer than 10 feet from power lines voltage > 50,000 V
require greater distance.
Use tag lines to control load.
Don’t distract the crane operator. Only one signalman at a time.
Never excavations distance between the edge of the excavation and crane should
1.5 x depth (for average soil only). Better use 3m or 5m distance.
Keep out from under suspended loads.
Make sure the crane operator can see the
Rated Load Capacities.
Operating Speeds.
Special hazard ‘ Warning or instruction’.
Blocking under outrigger shall spread the load of the crane.
Cabs glass with good vision.
A ladder or steps shall be provided to give access to a cab roof. Guard rails, hand
holds, steps shall be provided on cranes for easy access to the car and cab.
Chains:
Fig.
Commonly used because of their strength and ability to adapt to the shape of the
load.
Care should be taken because of damage by sudden shocks.
Misuse of chain slings could damage the slings, resulting in sling failure and
possible injury to an employee.
Chain slings best choice for lighting hot materials (up to 1000oF)
When alloy chain slings consistently exposed to service temperature. In excess of
600oF, operators must reduce the working load limits in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Inspect slings for stretching, kinks, gouges.
Wire Rope:
Fig.
Rope Lay:
In Regular Lay rope, the wire in the strands are laid in one direction while the
strands In the rope are laid in the opposite direction. (Right lay, Regular lay Left
lay, Regular Lay). Good resistance to kinking & twisting and easy to handle.
In Lang lay, the wires are twisted in the same direction as the strands.
* Recommended for many excavating, construction, mining applications,
including draglines, hoist lines and other similar lines.
* More Flexible.
Left Lay rope has its greatest usage in oil fields on rod and tubing lines, blast
hole rigs, and spudders.
Where rotation of right lay would loosen couplings. The rotation of a left lay rope
tightens a standard coupling.
1) Strength:
2) Fatigue:
A wire rope must have the ability to withstand repeated bending without the
failure of the wires from fatigue.
Best means to prevent fatigue failure is to use blocking or padding to increase the
radius of the bend.
3) Abrasive Wear:
4) Abuse:
Misuse of wire rope causes birdcage (the wire rope strands are forcibly untwisted
and become spread outward) which is structural damage.
Before use.
Operator should check the twists or lay of the sling.
If 6 randomly distributed wires in one lay are broken, if 3 wires in one strand of a
rope lay are damaged, the sling must not be used.
End fittings and other components should be inspected.
*Field Lubrication:
No rule on how much or how often this should be done. Depends on the
conditions the sling is used.
Heavier loads, greater number of bends, more adverse the conditions under which
the sling operates, the more frequent lubrication required.
* Storage:
Store in well ventilated area, dry building or shed.
Never store on the ground to prevent corrosion and rust.
Better to use more frequently than idle.
* Discarding Slings:
Used primarily for temporary work such as construction, painting jobs, marine
operations.
Best choice for use on expensive loads, highly finished parts, fragile parts,
delicate equipment.
* Fibre Rope:
They should be used only on light loads, must not be used on objects that have
sharp edges and where exposed to high temp, severe abrasion or acids.
Choice of rope type and size depend on the application, the weight to be lifted and
the sling angle.
Inspect surface, dry, brittle, scorched, discolored fibres.
Check the interior of the sling. A build-up of powder-like saw dust on the inside
of the fibre rope indicates excessive internal wear, which is unsafe.
Scratch the fibres with fingernail, chemical damage must be removed from
service.
Number of advantages, most common Nylon, Dacron, Polyester. They have the
following properties in common.
* Nylon:
Use wherever Alkaline or greasy condition exist. Also use when neutral
conditions prevail and when resistance to chemicals and solvents is important.
* Dacron:
Use instead polyester where acids or bleaching agents are present and also ideal
for applications, where a minimum of stretching is important.
Defects:
Position the hook directly over the load and seat the sling squarely within
the hook bowl. This gives the operator max. lifting capacity without
bending or overstressing the sling.
* Maintenance of Slings:
Chains:
Must be cleaned as dirt or oil may hide damage.
Operator must inspect the total length of the sling, periodically looking for
stretching, binding, wear or nicks and gouges. If sling stretch more than 3%
longer, remove from service.
Binding is the term to know the condition of a sling’s individual links free
movements.
Heavy nicks and/or gouges must be filed smooth, measured with calipers,
minimum allowable safe dimension as per manufacturer’s recommendation.
Wire rope:
Wire rope slings, like chain slings, must be cleaned; they must be lubricated
according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Lubrication prevents/reduces corrosion and wear due to friction & abrasion.
Before applying lubricant, the sling should be dry. Otherwise sling traps moisture
against the metal and hastens corrosion.
Corrosion deteriorates wire rope.
Fibre Ropes & Synthetic Webs:
Fibre ropes & synthetic webs generally discarded rather than serviced or repaired.
Operators must follow manufacturer’s recommendation.
General Points:
Cranes 5 to 10 years old accepted, more than 10 years not accepted (Third
party Certificate required).
More than 30 knots wind speed stop the work.
Working under overhead power lines safe distance = Length of the crane
jib
fitted + 6m.
Mobile lifting equipment shall not be operated when the top of the job/fly
can reach within 3m of live overhead power cables.
Color code for every 3 months.
* Wind Speed:
* Types of Slings:
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*Combines *Most commonly * Wire and chain * Both web and round slings
Superior used sling. Excellent in are used where loads must
Strength *Lowest cost. Lifting objects be protected from damaged
Ease of that are hot or The light weight and flexi-
Handling have sharp bility reduce fatigue and
And edges such as strain on the rigger.
Durability. Bar stock or *Polyester/Nylon don’t
Plate steel, use excess of 180oF.
Good balance. * Polypropylene don’t
Use excess of 200oF.
* Don’t Use where fumes
Vapors, sprays, mists or
Liquids of acids or
Phenolies are present.
3) Severe
Lift
Condition.
4) Heavy
Machinery
Operation.
Eg: A sample of 1’ dia steel wire rope has a M.B.L. of 40 Tons. Determine SWL.
M.B.L 40
SWL = ------- ----- = 40 x 1/5 = 8 Ton.
S.F 5
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1
* SWL is the load that can safely be lifted provided your lifting equipment is in good
condition and has 3 items makes on it
ie SWL, I.D.No, Color Code.
* Centre of Gravity = The point of balance of the load.
*Chain Blocks:
Don’t overload your chain block.
Don’t step in under the load.
Don’t try to suspend a load with two blocks.
Don’t pull up too far or pull down slamming fast.
Don’t use the chain with a kink (a sharp twist in something straight).
Don’t get the load dragged against floor.
Don’t give the load a sudden take-off (step at 10cm above the floor and then pull).
Don’t turn round the chain block as loaded.
After use remove any soil and water from the surface of the load chain and apply
a thin coat of grease.
*Shackle Information:
*Wedge Sockets:
b) The method is most popular. A short stub of rope is clipped to the dead end.
Fig.
c) This method is in many safety regulations but due to big loop, snags on
Projection in Confined Spaces:
Fig.
* Turn Buckles:
Fig.
BARRICADES & SIGNS.
Use of signs & tags to alert employees exposed to any type of hazard.
Barricade :
Means an obstruction to deter the passage of persons or vehicle (shall conform
to ANSI D6.1 -1971).
Signs:
* Must have Red as the predominant color for the upper panel, black outline
on the boarders and a white lower panel for additional sign wording.
Fig.
Caution Sign:
* Standard background shall be Yellow, panel black with Yellow letters. Any
letters black against Yellow background.
o Fig.
Exit Signs:
* Letters Red not less than 6’’ high, on white field and the principle stroke of
the letters shall be at least ¾ ‘’ in width.
fig.
*Directional Sings:
* Directional signs other than automotive traffic signs shall be white, with black
Panel and a white directional symbol.
*Additional wording on the sign shall be black letters on the white background.
*Traffic Sings:
* Construction areas shall be posted with legible traffic signs at points of hazard.
* All signs/devices used for protection of construction workers shall conform to
ANSI (American National Standards Institute) D6.1-1971.
Fig.
*Accident Prevention Tags:
*Signaling:
Flagmen:
When operations are such that signs, signals, and barricades do not provide the
necessary protection or adjacent to a highway or street, flagmen or other
appropriate traffic control shall be provided.
Signaling directions by flagmen shall conform to ANSI D6.1-1971, manual on
uniform traffic control devices for streets & highways.
Hand signaling by flagmen shall be use of Red flags at least 18’’ square or sign
paddles, and in periods of darkness, red lights.
Flagmen with Red/Orange warning garment while flagging.
Warning garment worn at night shall be of reflectorized materials.
MANUAL HANDLING
Manual Handling:
Moving or supporting a load by hand or bodily force.
Eg: Lifting, Lowering, Pulling, Pushing.
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
Cuts, bruises, crush injuries, Muscle and ligament tears, hernias
lacerations to finger, hand, (rupture) slipped discs knee, ankle
forearms, ankles, feet and shoulder injuries.
(Not serious as internal Injuries). Most serious injury herniated
invertebrate disc (slipped disc).
Posture:
Poor posture in terms of back pain means, any posture that puts your spine under
unnecessary tension.
Anatomy of the Spine:
The spine or backbone is the principle supporting structure in the body. It
provides strength & stability to the body.
Three main functions are
* It is the scaffolding of the body supporting the skull and anchoring the ribs,
pelvis and shoulder bones.
* It provides points of attachment for the muscles, tendons and ligaments that
enable the body to move.
* It contains the spinal cord, which carries message to the brain from all parts of
the body.
It consists of 24 bones known as vertebrate divided into 3 areas known as the
Cervical (7bones)
Thoracic (2 bones)
Lumbar (5 bones) and below them are the sacrum and the coccyx.
LOAD:
INDIVIDUAL:
TASK:
Holding loads away from trunk, twisting, stooping (bending forwards and
down), reaching, large vertical movements, strenuous pulling or pushing.
ENVIRONMENT:
Qn: What are the practical measures to avoid manual handling injuries?
Ans:
WORK EQUIPMENT
Work Equipment :
Statutory Examination:
Ans:
Ejection:
Struck by particles ejected from the
material being worked on a part of the
machine it self.
Eg: Abrasive wheel.
Ans: (FIAT)
Automatic (push away) Physically remove from the danger any part
of a person exposed to that danger.
Ans:
Never carry tools by cord/hose.
Never pull the cord to disconnect it.
Keep cords/hoses away from heat.
Disconnect tools when not in use.
Keep observers safe distance.
Secure work with clamps.
Avoid accidental starting.
Use RCDs etc, with electrical tools.
Ensure good footing.
PPE.
Maintain tools.
Regular inspection, defect reporting.
Remove damaged tools from use.
Ans:
Floor Surface Slippery surfaces, holes, uneven surface,
etc.
Contamination Spillages, leaks,etc.
Obstructions Rubbish, Trailing cables, rugs, etc.
Task Carrying loads, space to work
Environment Lighting
Foot Wear Unsuitable foot wear
People Unaware of dangers.
Ans:
HAZARDS OF STAIRS PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS ON
STAIRS
Inadequate design Adequate width of walkways/stairs,
(dimensions/treads/no hand rails). hand rails fitted.
Poor House keeping (obstructions, Remove obstructions/trailing
trailing cables). cables.
Poor lighting. Improve lighting levels, emergency
Slippery surfaces (oil/water/ice) or lighting.
unsuitable foot wear. Non-Slip surfaces/spillage
Damaged flooring or coverings. procedures/covered walkways.
Manual Handling. Maintain/report & repair defects.
Hurrying on Stairs. Mechanical handling/use lifts for
loads.
Site rules.
Ans:
Avoid working at height wherever possible.
Use work equipment/other measures to prevent falls where working at height
cannot be avoid.
Where the risk of falls cannot be eliminated, use work equipment/other measures
to minimize the distance and consequences of a fall should one occur.
Ans:
HAZARDS PRECAUTIONS FOR CHARGING
Release of H2 gas during charging Ventilation to prevent build up of
(Fire & Explosion). H2.
Electrical short circuits. No source of ignition near
Corrosive & burning effect of fueling/recharging points.
battery acid. PPE (Acid resistant gloves, eye
Manual handling of batteries. protection).
Lighting Equipment for removing
batteries.
Ans:
Traveling on gradients that are too steep (rising/falling sharply).
Traveling forward when descending slopes.
Overloaded or unevenly loaded.
Traveling over soft/uneven ground.
Traveling too fast.
Striking kerbs(stone edging to a pavement) or other edges.
Not suitable for the task.
Carrying loads at a dangerous height.
Ans:
Condition and pressure of tyres.
Functioning of lights, horns, brakes.
Warning devices working.
Suitable mirrors.
Engine for oil leaks.
Radiator for Water leaks.
Seat securely fixed and suitable restraints where fitted.
Signs of damage to bodywork and lifting mechanism.
Security of equipment fitted ie. LPG Tank.
Qn: How to do parking of Fork Trucks?
Ans:
Put in neutral.
Put on handbrake.
Switch off engine.
Remove key.
Give key to appropriate persons.
Forks on floor.
Mast slightly forward.
Parked in suitable location.
No blocking of exits.
Qn: What are the types of Fork Trucks and Dumper Trucks?
Ans:
Counter balance Fork Lift Truck. Mostly used in the work place is
counter balance fork lift truck.
It carries the load in front which is
counter balanced by a weight at the
rear.
The load can be raised / lowered the
mast tilts forwards or backwards.
Used in warehouses, workshops,
etc.
Rough Terrain Fork Lift Truck Same as the counter balance truck
but has large pneumatic (air filled)
tyres which give a greater ground
clearance and is designed to work
on soft, uneven ground.
Industrial Reach Fork Lift Truck Operates by the mast moving away
from the body of the truck to pick
up the load.
Good for narrow spaces such as
warehouses.
Pedestrian controlled Trucks Operated by an individual walking
with the truck rather than riding on
it.
Pedestrian operated lift truck
usually has a limited reach height of
around 2m.
Fig.
Eg:
You operate a lift truck that is rated at 5000 lbs at 24” LC.
You must lift a load with an LC of 36”.
The distance from the centre of the front wheels to the face of the forks is 18”.
What is the Max.weight you can lift?
Solution:
Step one:
You must first determine the max. inch pound capacity of the truck.
(18” + 24”) x 5000 = 210.000 Inch pounds.
Using the equation where A=18”,B=36” and Inch Pound = 210,000 Inch pounds.
(18”+36”) x ? = 210,000. lbs = 210,000/54 = 3888lbs.