Confined Space Standby Man Responsibilities

 

Confined Space Standby Man Responsibilities

Ventilation Requirements for Confined Space

Evaluate the confined space entry plan and applicable work permits to understand the confined space hazards, precautions, accountabilities and emergency procedures in case of any.

Recognize and aware the effects of exposure to potential hazardous substance(s) in the confined space.

Maintain a confined space entry log and maintain a continuous count of entrants in the confined space.

Monitor and prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the confined space.

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Continuously monitor activities inside and outside the confined space to determine if it is safe for entrants to enter and/or remain inside the space.

Always maintain two-way communication with entrants to monitor entrant status (e.g., behavioral effects of hazard exposure) and alert entrants of a need to evacuate the confined space.

Have adequate communications equipment readily available on-site and immediately notify proper personnel (e.g., CSE Supervisor, rescue team) in case of an emergency.

Continue present at the confined space entry point until relieved by another designated standby man or until all entrants have exited the confined space.

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Never attempt to enter the confined space, even in an emergency, until relieved.

Execute nonentry rescues as specified by the rescue plan.

Perform no other duties that could interfere with the primary responsibilities of a confined space standby man.

Directive entrants to evacuate the confined space under any of the following conditions:

An unsafe condition develops inside or outside the confined space.

An entrant displays abnormal behavioral effects of hazard exposure.

If the standby man must leave the area and no relief confined space standby man is provided.

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FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECTION

 

FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECTION

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Fire incidents are one of the national loss for any country, in industry its very important to take many measures to prevent the fire.

•            Maintain a good & clean workplace with the proper housekeeping is a fundamental and necessary activity. All line managers will make sure that every employee working under their control understand this requirement and implement it as their habit.

•            Appropriate disposal containers will be placed strategically at prominent locations as needed and used for disposal of waste materials and other generated debris. Periodic clearing of containers to be done.

•            Materials will be stored in a manner so as not to obstruct access to fire protection equipment like fire extinguishers and fire alarm panels, clear pathway to be maintained.

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•            Aisles and walkways that serve as means of exit will not be blocked at any moment. Required signages to be provided.

•            Smoking is restricted only in designated areas where they are equipped with ashtrays and other appropriate disposal receptacles

•            Appropriate number of office/security staff will be assigned with the responsibility to act as fire wardens, with the duties of marshalling and controlling the evacuation of premises with all the required training and devices.

•            Any office staff (in particular new starts) will be briefed and kept updated on fire and emergency response procedures and assembly points, detailed induction training

•            Facility will be made for adequate metal filing cabinets for documents, stationary and other potentially flammable items.

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•            ‘Hot Work Permit’ will be attained prior to carry out any hot work activities like Welding and Burning etc. Fire watcher will be monitor the hot work activities during the execution.

•            Canteen kitchen areas are a particular location for fire hazards and will be monitored to ensure that electrical fittings are being turned off after use and do not present a fire hazard.

•            Practical training in the use of fire extinguishers will be given and signs displayed highlighting the emergency procedures.

Fire Extinguishers

Portable type fire extinguishers will be provided as per the requirement in all the areas, covering at least 15 meter of uninterrupted travel. Monthly inspection of all fire extinguishers will be carried out by the authorized employees and recorded.

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RESPIRATOR AWARENESS

 

RESPIRATOR AWARENESS

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One of the occupational hazards in the workplace especially in healthcare setting is the airborne transmission of certain infectious diseases. The possible of exposure is not limited to physicians, nurses, and support personnel in direct patient care. It extends to those delivering food, cleaning patient rooms, and performing maintenance. Everyone working in areas with patients infected with airborne-transmissible diseases is potentially at risk.

Wearing suitable respiratory protection when necessary is a vital line of defense. In healthcare, the N95 filtering facepiece respirator is the most commonly used.

Employers and employees need to follow safety and health standards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the local government guidelines, and other organizations.

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It is important for you to be aware of the following deliberations with respiratory protection products:

ü Always follow the guidance of your company’s respiratory protection system, including medical clearance

ü Be sure you are using a NIOSH-approved respirator

ü Get fit-tested on an annual basis for the respirator

ü Know how to don and doff the specific brand and model of respirator you are using

ü Get trained & Know how to use the respirator safely and effectively

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Respiratory Protective Devices

N95 filtering facepiece respirators are an important part of infection control in a healthcare setting.

Unlike surgical masks, respirators are precisely designed to provide respiratory protection by forming a tight seal against the user’s skin and efficiently filtering out airborne particles including pathogens. The N95 description indicates that the respirator filters at least 95% of airborne particles.

Employees must use respirators in conjunction with the OSHA 1910.134 comprehensive respiratory protection program standards. Employers are required to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with measures specific to the workplace, and to provide qualified training in those procedures to all the employees.

FILTERING FACEPIECE RESPIRATORS

In most instances in healthcare settings, a NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator is used to protect employees from airborne particles, including pathogens. Please aware that the N95s do not provide protection against gases, vapors, or sprays, and may provide little protection against direct liquid splashes.

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SURGICAL MASKS ARE NOT RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

Be aware, a surgical mask can help block large particle droplets, splashes, sprays or splatter that may contain germs, viruses, and bacteria from reaching the nose and mouth. However, surgical masks are primarily intended to protect the user from the healthcare worker by reducing exposure of saliva and respiratory secretions to the patient. They do not form a tight seal against the skin or filter very small airborne pathogens, such as those involved in airborne disease transmission.

SURGICAL N95 RESPIRATORS

A surgical N95 respirator provides the respiratory protection of an N95 respirator and the splash and spray protection of a surgical mask.

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FIRE PUMP SYSTEM

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Fixing Cable Trays – Electrical Construction Activity

 

Electrical Construction Activity

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- Cable Trays & Ladders will be “as specified” type as per the approved material & standard submittal.

- All accessories used such as “bends”, intersections, risers, reducers, elbows, etc. “used in cable trays & ladders will be of the same manufacturer as that of the trays & ladders.

- Prior to start any installation of Trays & Ladders, a complete coordination will be carried out with other mechanical services to avoid any interference or interrupted for the service. The hazards to be communicated with all the working team members.

- Tray / ladders routes will be marking at the ceiling before start any fixing of these items.

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- Each run of cable trays & ladders will be completed before installation of any cables. Each run will be aligned, leveled & securely fastened to the ceiling / wall. Ensure ladders are properly secured at bottom & top.

- Supports will be provided to prevent stern on cables entering or leaving tray. Cable trays extending through partitions & walls will be protected by fireproof noncombustible barriers.

- Sharp edges, burns & projection will be removed for fixing the trays & ladders approved suspension rods or steel angle brackets will be used at spacing not exceeding 1.5 meter and generally as shown on the approved drawings. Joints will be positioned as close as practicable to the tray / ladder supports. Ensure the usage of cut resistant gloves and all other PPE as required for this activity.

- The fitting of trays & ladders such as tees, bends & crossings will be connected with radial to permit cable-bending standards.

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- Minimum clearance of 250mm will be maintained between top of tray & ceiling.

- Cable arrangement will be in one layer only, evenly spaced, with minimum spacing of two diameters of he larger of the two adjacent cables, or of a trefoil formation of single core cable circuit.

- Cable trays will provide direct support to the cables without cleats or saddles wherever practicable purpose made straps, cleats or saddles will however be used to maintain a neat or regular disposition of cables. In vertical tray installation or where trays not directly support the cables, load bearing cable cleats or saddles will be employed and securely fixed to the tray. Manufacturer’s recommendations will be followed in selection of cable cleats or saddles, on the basis of individual application. Ensure the fall protection PPE and its anchored properly.

- Earthing jumpers will be installed on trays & ladders between the lengths and where required to ensure effective electrical continuity irrespective of whether a separate protective earth conductor is required or not. Ensure there is no material stored below the activity area.

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FIRE PUMP SYSTEM

 

FIRE PUMP SYSTEM

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Fire pumps are used to enhancement the water pressure in sprinkler and standpipe systems and to deliver the required amount of water. This is essential when the system is fed by a non-pressurized water tank, or when the water supply feeding the system has inadequate pressure. A fire pump may be driven by an electric motor, diesel engine, or steam turbine.

National Fire Protection Association - NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, contains design and installation details for fire pump installations. 

National Fire Protection Association -NFPA 20 requires electrical monitoring of pump controllers for pump running, power failure, or controller trouble. These remote alarm signals are often combined into fire alarm annunciators, so that fire departments may identify the status of a given fire pump.

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A fire pump controller is the enclosure that contains controls and status indicators for a fire pump. National Fire Protection Association -NFPA 20 requires these devices to be within sight of the fire pump motor or engine. Fire service personnel may need access to this equipment during the course of a fire.

National Fire Protection Association-NFPA 20 contains dependability requirements for the power supply to an electrically driven fire pump. For example, power supply lines must be protected and the circuit must be independent of a building’s electric provision. 

The latter feature allows the fire service to shut down building power while the fire pump continues to run. The most required location for a fire pump is in a separate building. This affords the most protection from fire, and gives fire-fighters easy access to the pump and its controllers. If locating the pump in a separate building is not possible, a fire-rated room with an outside entrance is the next best option. 

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National Fire Protection Association-NFPA 20 requires pump rooms to be separated from the rest of the building by 2-hour fire rated construction in buildings without full sprinkler protection, and 1-hour construction in fully sprinklered buildings.

Ensure, Inside and outside entrances to fire pump rooms should be labelled with signage. Minimum lettering size should be six inches high with a 1/2 inch stroke (thickness of lines in each letter).

Procedure for Fire and Emergency Drill

Procedure for Fire and Emergency Drill

 

Procedure for Fire and Emergency Drill

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Drill is very important in every industry as how we are prepared for a emergency situation. A drill involves of a conjectural scenario which pose threat to life and industry is considered and procedures are executed to ensure emergency response for safety of occupants and to control and minimize the loss.

When directing drills, a set process should be followed in order to minimize risks of injury to personnel, damage to equipment or the environment. Members should be briefed how to inform fire and emergency organizations such as the fire, police, health and emergency response units depending upon the type of fire and emergency condition. In the drill and role play, occupiers should be given role of above-mentioned consultants as required by the emergency scenario. They should be notified before the beginning of the drill, and should respond accordingly as required by the drill scenario. They should also be informed as to how they will be notified in the event of an real emergency.

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Pre-Drill Briefing

Right communication is important, The drill controller should hold a pre-drill briefing with the participating agencies, observers/evaluators to explain the scene and the ground rules for executing the drill. Operational procedures should be reviewed and safety precautions should be considered and reviewed with the participants. The pre-drill briefing should include the outline of the drill procedure and should clearly specify the inputs required by the participating agencies in terms of human resource support/equipment support. In a scenario which has a potential to cause damage to the habitat, it is important to involve the community and discuss the possible chain of events with them. Clear communication established will all the stakeholders.

Drill Initiation

The drill should be initiated by the Fire Safety Incident Commander in accordance with the planned drill scenario. The exact actions such as alarm or announcement for the initiation should be identified and drill should be announced to begin. The initiation alarm should be locally identified and should be understood by all the participants. The alarm should reach in all area of the industry and all the persons in the industry should trained on the alarm.

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Drill Activity

All employees must be trained in the emergency evacuation. After the drill is initiated, every activity and response should be carried out according to the scenario and the Standard Operation Procedures - SOP stated out by the Fire Safety Officer. During the drill, Observers document all activities based on the criteria of the drill scenario. Each drill should have specified areas of evaluation so that all actions required are observed and evaluated. Necessary evaluation formats should be circulated in advance to the concerned participating observers and participants.

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