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SAFETY & SECURITY NEWSLETTER
July 2015 Issue
MESSAGE DESK
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CONTENTS
1 Hazard, Risk & Control Measures
2 Lessons Learned
3 Safety training
4 Emergency Exercises
5 Corporate Safety Highlights
6 Root cause analysis (RCA) of incidents –Jun’15
7 Security Highlights
Thought for the month
Always inspect tools before use!!!
1. Hazard, Risk & Control Measures
What is a Hazard? Hazard is a potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons.
The terms Hazard and Risk are often used interchangeably but this simple example explains the difference between the two.
If there was a spill of water in a room then that water would present a slipping hazard to persons passing through it. If access to that area was prevented by a physical barrier then the hazard would remain though the risk would be minimized.
What is Risk?
Risk is the likelihood that a person may be harmed or suffers adverse health effects if exposed to a hazard.
Categorizing Risk
The level of risk is often categorized upon the potential harm or adverse health effect or damage that the hazard may cause, the number of times persons are exposed and the number of persons exposed. For example exposure to airborne asbestos fibers will always be classified as high because a single exposure may cause potentially fatal lung disease, whereas the risk associated with using a display screen for a short period could be considered to be very low as the potential harm or adverse health effects are minimal.
What are Control Measures?
Control measures include actions that can be taken to reduce the potential of exposure to the hazard, or the control measure could be to remove the hazard or to reduce the likelihood of the risk of the exposure to that hazard. A simple control measure would be the secure guarding of moving parts of machinery eliminating the potential for contact. When we look at control measures we often refer to the hierarchy of control measures.
1. Eliminate the
hazard
Elimination of the hazard is not always achievable though it does
totally remove the hazard and thereby eliminates the risk of exposure.
An example of this would be that petrol station attendants are no
longer exposed to the risk of chronic lead poisoning following the
removal of lead from petrol products.
2. Substitute the
hazard with a
lesser risk
Substituting the hazard may not remove all of the hazards associated
with the process or activity and may introduce different hazards but
the overall harm or health effects will be lessened. In laboratory
research, toluene is now often used as a substitute for benzene. The
solvent-properties of the two are similar but toluene is less toxic and is
not categorized as a carcinogen.
3. Use engineering
controls
Engineering Controls involve redesigning a process to place a barrier
between the person and the hazard or remove the hazard from the
person, such as machinery guarding, proximity guarding, extraction
systems or removing the operator to a remote location away from the
hazard.
4. Use
administrative
controls
Administrative controls include adopting standard operating
procedures or safe work practices or providing appropriate training,
instruction or information to reduce the potential for harm and/or
adverse health effects to person(s). Isolation and permit to work
procedures are examples of administrative controls.
5. Use personal
protective
equipment
Personal protective equipment (PPE) include gloves, glasses,
earmuffs, aprons, safety footwear, dust masks which are designed to
reduce exposure to the hazard. PPE is usually seen as the last line of
defense and is usually used in conjunction with one or more of the
other control measures. An example of the weakness of this control
measure is that it is widely recognized that single-use dust masks
cannot consistently achieve and maintain an effective face piece-to-
face seal, and cannot be adequately fit-tested and do not offer much,
if any real protection against small particulates and may lead to a false
sense of security and increase risk. In such instances an extraction
system with fitted respirators may be preferable where the hazard may
have significant health effects from low levels of exposure such as
using isocyanate containing chemicals.
2. Lessons Learned
Electrocution while drilling
Division : CGPL
Date of Incident : 02nd Jul’15
Type of incident : Fatal
Incident Time :12:45 Hours
Location : Near Debris Filter Unit # 20
Description of Incident:
Victim started drilling hole in the debris filter pit wall in the ACW trench (switch yard side) around
10:00 Hrs and Mr Keru was assisting him in the job. Both were drilling the hole till lunch hours
one by one till 12:30 Hrs.
Job stopped at 12.30 hrs for lunch break.
Both of them stopped the job and went for drinking water. Both the workmen come back to the
workplace and started discussing about the job progress. During the lunch break Victim
suggested to complete the hole from the other side (pipe trench side) and instructed Mr. Keru to
do the job, so that job can be done faster. Mr Keru refuesd to enter in the pit as it was water
logged .
Victim decided to do the job himself. He removed one of the trench covers, removed his Safety
shoes and Safety Helmet and entered into the pit. He started drilling the hole. After few
minutes, Mr. Keru (Helper) observed that Victim fell down in the trench.
He was taken to OHC and then transferred to Adani Hospital, Mundra for further treatment. He
was declared dead on arrival at Adani Hospital. PM report revealed that death was due to
Electrocution.
Root Cause Analysis
HUMAN FACTORS:
1. Safety Violation by Individual
Physical Factor:
1. Defective Coil of ELCB
System Factor
1. System Constraint as Defect to be attended in service (water accumulation in ACW
pipe trench)
2. MOC Procedure – Modification note not followed (Original design modification )
3. HIRA & method statement are available however, JSA not available
4. Tool Inspection not done
5. Process of portable tools Inspection by competent person ( authorised Electrician) is
not available
Recommendations:
1. System must be instituted for checking of all portable electrical powered
equipment through competent authorized electrical personnel.
2. Annual testing schedule of ELCB’s and all similar protective devices and its
compliance records to be maintained preferably in SAP.
3. Corporate guidelines on ELCB testing to be reviewed and revised with respect to
this accident and to be shared with plants for effective implementation.
4. Management of Change (MOC) - Modification note system for any changes in
the plant to be followed.
5. Survey of all Electrical Installations and MCC to be done and where chances of
water logging/water splashing/water falling is envisaged, the same to be
addressed in time bond manner.
6. SAP based Permit To Work (PTW) to be implemented for all the jobs. JSA and
TBT to be ensured in operation areas.
7. Work break during permit duration (e.g. Lunch Break, Tea Break etc.) where
there is break in supervision needs to be safeguarded with respect to man and
material safety.
8. Use of Pneumatic tools to electrical ones to be preferred. Tools should have
periodic inspection tag from a competent authority.
9. Where electric connection, water, confined space, area restriction and illiterate
worker is involved, Risk assessment should be done more carefully. Close
supervision to be ensured.
10. Area specific permits to be given to contractors. Electric connections should be
taken from tested Extension boards with ELCBs. .
3. Safety Training
Kalinganagar
Dengue awareness session Safety Video sharing at site
MEPL
Training / Tool Box Meeting were conducted on various topics such as Heat Stress, Material
Handling Safety, PPE Safety, Confined space, Business Continuity Plan, Welding And Cutting
Safety, Machine Guarding, First Aid Safety etc
Wind Operations
Session on “General Safety” at Khandke
Wind Farm
Session on “Road Safety” at Poolavadi wind
farm
Session on “Emergency Response
Procedure” at Agaswadi wind farm
Session on “Workplace Safety” at Gadag
wind farm
Session on “Confined Space Entry” at Samana wind farm
4. Emergency Exercises
Wind Operations
Scenario of “Snake Bite” in Sadawagapur
Wind farm
Scenario of “Fall From Height” in Nivade
Wind farm
Actual Drill of “Snake Presence” in
Bramanwel Wind farm
Scenario of “Road Accident” in
Supa Wind farm
5. Corporate Safety Highlights
Conducted weekly audits
Transmission (Boriwali, Dharavi & Saki)
Transmission Projects (245 kV GIS - Mahalaxmi & 145 kV GIS – Versova)
Trombay (Station-A 22kV GIS building work & U#4 chiller unit)
Conducted Office safety inspection at Backbay, Powai, Dharavi, Carnac office.
Mumbai Region Guest Houses (Electra, Hardik Heritage, Vashi) & Colonies (Ram tekadi,
Vashi colony, Trombay Colony hostel building) Safety Inspections visits carried out with
AOC representative
Conducted CSM audit at CGPL
SAP EHS module roll out was done
Conducted SAP EHS training session at Hydros
Supported MO Civil for reviewing of JSA for dismantling Conveyor belt (15A)
6. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of incidents – Jun’15
Human Factors Physical Factors
System Factors
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
35.0%
40.0%
45.0%
50.0%
July'14
319
Aug'14
284
Sep'14
283
Oct'14
205
Nov'14
263
Dec'14
218
Jan'15
209
Feb'15
175
Mar'15
288
Apr'15
169
May'15
224
Jun'15
231
Cau
ses
Human Factors TrendProcedural non compliance No/ improper use of tools or equipment
Not using protective methods Inattention/ Lack of awareness
Total no.of causes
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
35.0%
40.0%
45.0%
50.0%
Jul'14
228
Aug'14
167
Sep'14
187
Oct'14
125
Nov'14
158
Dec'14
137
Jan'15
128
Feb'15
108
Mar'15
179
Apr'15
109
May'15
141
Jun'15
180
Cau
ses
Physical Factors Trend
Inadequate/ defective tools, equipment & vehicle Work exposure to
Workplace environment layout Inadequate/ defective protective system
Total no. of causes Total no. of causes
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
50.0
Jul'14
261
Aug'14
131
Sep'14
263
Oct'14
121
Nov'14
144
Dec'14
118
Jan'15
121
Feb'15
101
Mar'15
175
Apr'15
115
May'15
140
Jun'15
151
System Factors Trend
Skill Level
Management / Supervision / Employee Leadership
Engineering / Design
Work Planning
Purchasing, Material Handling & Material Control
Tools & Equipment
Communication
Mental State
Note: Insignificant causes(consistently less than 5%) arenot shown
Total no. of causes
6. Security Highlights
I. Trombay 26 Jun 2015 – A courtesy visit was paid by BPCL officials from security domain to the
security command and control room regarding security set up and functioning of IP cameras
with its network
29th Jun 2015 – Police Liaison Courtesy visit gifting of raincoats for police pers. under CR
Services.
OJT for permanent/MGB/Solaris guards in June conducted in house.
II. MPL(Maithon)
Security arrangements during crisis in front of security gate.
Prevention of theft of halogen lights by security.
III. CGPL Mundra:
Inauguration of Labour canteen by the MD on 23rd June 15.
Mock Drill
Labour problem at CGPL-handled by security.
Security & Fire training of guards internally at the site.
IV. Hydro:
Before and after of EVICTION /REMOVAL of Encroachments in THOKARWADI dam
area & Sidharthnagar of HYDRO.
V. Kalinganagar:
Reward & recognition of security guards for good work done.
VI. Solar PALAS WADI:
Hydro Bhivpuri security SO- imparting training to Solar PALAS WADI-Satara security
guards.
CORPORATE SECURITY-TATA POWER
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