HSE-INSIDER-WORLD: July 2022

LEAD ACID - ROUTES AND METHODS OF ENTRY

LEAD ACID - ROUTES AND

METHODS OF ENTRY

LEAD ACID - ROUTES AND METHODS OF ENTRY

Inhalation

Acid mist generated during battery formation may cause respiratory irritation. Spillage of acid from batteries in confined areas may also lead to exposure to sulfuric acid mist.

Skin Contact

Battery electrolyte (acid) may cause irritative contact dermatitis.

Skin Absorption

Skin absorption is not a significant route of entry.

Eye Contact

Battery electrolyte (acid) will irritate the eyes upon contact.

Ingestion

Hands contaminated by contact with internal components of a battery can cause ingestion of lead/lead compounds.

Hands should be washed prior to eating, drinking, or smoking.

Fixing Cable Trays – Electrical Construction Activity

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE

Acute Effects

Acute effects of overexposure to lead compounds are GI (gastrointestinal) upset, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation with cramping, difficulty in sleeping, and fatigue. Exposure and/or contact with battery electrolyte (acid) may lead to acute irritation of the skin, corneal damage of the eyes, and irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and upper respiratory system, including lungs.

Chronic Effects

Lead and its compounds may cause chronic anemia, damage to the kidneys and nervous system. Lead may also cause reproductive system damage and can affect developing fetuses in pregnant women. Battery electrolyte (acid) may lead to scarring of the cornea, chronic bronchitis, as well as erosion of tooth enamel in mouth breathers in repeated exposures.

Safety Warning Signs for Workplace Awareness

Safe Handling of Chemical with PPE

Safe Handling of Chemical with PPE

HSE OBJECTIVES - Sample

Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)

The PPE usage is plays the final role in handling storing of chemicals. The use of PPE should be the last line of defense and not regarded as an alternative to other suitable control measures which are higher up the hierarchy. It should provide adequate protection against the risk from the hazardous chemicals to which the wearer is exposed, for the duration of the exposure, taking into account the type of work being carried out.

In practical terms, you may have to apply a number of control measures. For example, even with good engineering controls you may still need to examine whether administrative controls and PPE are also needed. The further up the hierarchy you take action the better. You do not want to be in a situation where you are highly reliant on PPE for protection from chemical hazards.

PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT FOR SCAFFOLD

Section 8 of the MSDS/SDS(Safety Data System) gives advice on steps needed to reduce exposure, including advice on appropriate PPE. Personal protective equipment can include:

Eye/face protection (e.g. safety glasses, goggles, face shields).

Skin protection (e.g. chemical resistant footwear – shoes/boots/wellingtons, clothing –aprons/suits).

Hand protection (e.g. gloves or gauntlets, disposable or otherwise, which are suitable for the job).

Respiratory protection (e.g. respirators, masks or hoods that give adequate protection).

Thermal protection (employees may need to be protected from excess heat or cold with appropriate clothing).

Job Site Supervisor – Safety Responsibility

Ideally, each employee should have their own equipment. They should be trained how to use it effectively, how to keep it in good condition, and where and how to store it safely to prevent contamination.

All PPE should comply with international standards i.e. be CE Marked. A CE Mark shows that the equipment conforms with the relevant standard. PPE should be suitable for its purpose and there should be a sufficient supply available in the workplace for all employees who require it.

Where employees have been informed that PPE is required for a specific task, they should use the equipment provided throughout the time they are exposed to the chemical hazard and supervision should be provided to ensure that the equipment is properly used.

All personal protective equipment that is necessary for the safe use of chemicals should be provided and maintained by the employer without cost to the employee.

ISO 45001 Internal Audit

Safety Measures for GAS HAZARDS

Safety Measures for GAS HAZARDS

Material Hoist Safety Basics

Safety Measures for GAS HAZARDS

1. No unauthorized person should go to a gas hazardous area.

2. No person should take rest near gas lines/hazardous areas.

3. Even at the slightest indication as abnormal smell, headache or giddiness felt by any person working in an area where there is possibility of gas leakage, one should immediately leave the place, go into fresh air and then report to the Supervisor/concerned people.

4. Keep all types of flames, lighted cigarettes and spars etc. away from the area.

5. Never enter a furnace, tank, gas holder, gas mains or other closed space where gas is suspected to be present, without checking for presence of gas and without a gas mask or any such safety appliances.

6. Even a man enters such a place with all safety appliances, and observer must be stationed outside in a gas free atmosphere and a safety belt or life-line should be attached to the man inside, so that in case of distress, he can be taken out immediately.

FIRE SAFETY DEFINITIONS

7. If gas leak is in open area, cordon off the area and hang a notice so that nobody goes near.

8. Shut off the gas valve or isolate gas holder from system.

9. While operating the bleeder, see that the gas is not allowed to flow in areas where people are working. Evacuate them if necessary. The wind direction must be considered while bleeding or purging gas lines.

10. It is quite possible, due to wind directions, the leakage at the top of one place may affect men working on the top of other place.

Height Work Working At Height Basic

Tips during Emergency

a) Be calm, don't get panicky.

b) Decide the direction of the wind.

c) Do not run, walk quickly to the side perpendicular to the wind direction.

d) Cover your nose with wet cloth and breath through it.

e) If possible, use any available vehicle to move away.

HAZARD IN SCAFFOLDING ACTIVITIES

Workplace Safety Posters for Awareness

Workplace Safety Posters for Awareness

Workplace safety is very important to everyone that help you return your home safe every day. The one of the basic implementations in the workplace is right posters display that give you the right information and make you aware about the hazards and precautions.

In this post, you can find some basic safety posters which gives messages about -

The Importance of Safety Orientation / Safety Induction, The Need of 5 S System Implementation, Right PPE Saves the Lives, Protect your Head with the Helmet, Work Safe - Be Safe - Go Home Safe.

Display these posters in a banners type and make your employees safe.

The Importance of Safety Orientation / Safety Induction