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The unique geographical feature of the Indian subcontinent, along with associated
atmospheric, oceanic, and geographical components, is extremely influential in
ensuring the anticipated behavior for monsoon in the Indian subcontinent. It has a
significant impact on the overall well-being of subcontinent residents.
However monsoon brings several difficulties, events i.e. downgraded situations like
heavy rainfall, flood, lightning, cyclone which may demand the safety precautions at
high priority.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Monsoon Safety Plan Construction site is to provide guidelines
to encounter seen and unseen hazards in the Monsoon seasons.
Everybody knows that the monsoon is on the way. This change in the weather is
always welcome but monsoon seasons have its own potential hazards. Most of the
hazards can be prevented by taking some extra care during monsoon season.
Here are some safety tips to encounter the hazards during the monsoon.
MONSOON PREPAREDNESS AT
CONSTRUCTION SITE
The general precautions for monsoon season at the construction site are listed
below:
Do not touch the electrical cable or wire with bare hand whether it is alive or
dead.
Do not attain any electrical work or electric connection if you are not a
competent electrician.
Do not insert naked wire in the socket.
Do not use damaged or more jointed electric cable.
Check all the cable joints and connections frequently.
If your body is wet or floor is wet, do not touch the switch board or any
other electrical equipment, it may give you electric shock.
Rain water seeps through roof /ceiling or through window opening in the
house can result in short circuits, flashover resulting into household fire.
Lay all power cables overhead/ over the ground. Avoid power cable joints.
In case cable joints are required, provide the standard insulations and keep
the cables rigidly away from direct exposure of monsoon / water logging.
Ensure proper earthing of each and every electrical appliance. Double
earthing to be provided to all three-phase power supply, distribution boards
and/or voltage exceeding 230 volts.
Provide weather proof covers/ rain hoods on electrical installations, DG’S
and welding generator set/ rectifiers.
All the electrical loads will be routed through Residual Current Circuit
Breaker (RCCB)/ Earth Leakage circuit Breaker (ELCB).
Keep battery operated lights in condition to meet the emergency.
Ensure use of safety material/PPE such as insulated platforms, safety shoes,
rubber hand gloves etc, if there is need to touch electrical installations.
Protect the edges of the excavated trenches, foundation pits etc. by hard
metal / wooden barrier or with suitable fencing. Display appropriate warning
signs, warning tape, reflective tape & flickering / revolving red light (if
required).
Keep the excavated earth away from the trenches /pits.
Backfill all minor and major excavated trenches / pits which are not required
for site execution.
Barricade the trenches / pits required for execution immediately.
Check the excavation before & after rain.
If water is accumulated in the dug trench/pit, dewater the trench/pit by the
certified pump which is been run by the electrician taking all necessary
precautions.
Here are some safety tips to encounter the health hazard during the monsoon season:
FIRE FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT
Sr.
Inspection Items Indication
No.
1 Are safe accesses to the job site provided for all workers?
Are walking/working surfaces kept clear and any liquid spills cleaned up
2
immediately?
Are protruding nails, forms, scrap lumber, and other debris kept clear from work
5
areas, passageways, and stairs, and in and around buildings or other structures?
Are items not being used (e.g., tools, cords, or chains) stored in their proper
1
locations?
2 Are materials storage areas kept clean and free of unnecessary materials and debris?
Are loose scraps or light materials that may be blown off by high winds, properly
3
secured?
Sanitation
Is drinking water stored and dispensed in clearly marked containers that are not used
4
for any other purpose?
Are empty cement bags and other dust-producing materials removed from the work
5
areas?
Waste
Are trash and recyclable containers placed throughout the job site, marked for
1
proper use, and emptied at regular intervals?
Are all scrap, waste, recyclable, and surplus materials disposed of in accordance
4
with federal regulations and local codes?
Are all oil-soaked and paint-saturated rags, clothing, waste, or combustible refuse
5
placed in non-combustible receptacles with covers?
7 Are used oil containers and dumpsters locked to secure them from unwanted waste?
Are sufficient waste or trash containers provided, used, and emptied when
8
appropriate?
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