SAFETY NORMS
What is Safety?
The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury
What is Safety Management?
A SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, policies and procedures.
Why Safety Programs Make Good Business Sense?
When a workplace is safe, workers feel more comfortable and confident when they are in that environment. Productivity gets a boost, and profit margins follow suit. Absenteeism also drops when employers take steps to implement an effective safety program.
What is PPE?
PPE is a short form of Personal Protective Equipment. PPE is equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work. It can include items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear and safety harnesses. It also includes respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
Why is PPE important?
Making the workplace safe includes providing instructions, procedures, training and supervision to encourage people to work safely and responsibly.
These include injuries to:
- the head and feet, e.g. from falling materials
- the eyes, e.g. from flying particles or splashes of corrosive liquids
- the skin, e.g. from contact with corrosive materials
- the body, e.g. from extremes of heat or cold
PPE is needed in these cases to reduce the risk.
What are the commonly used PPEs?
| PPE | PROTECTS | HAZARDS |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Glasses | Eyes | Chemical Liquid Splashes, Dust |
| Hard Hat | Head | Falling Material |
| Ear Protection | Hearing | Excessive Noise |
| Gloves | Hands | Corrosives, Toxic Materials |
| Respirator | Lungs | Toxic Gases, Vapours, Fumes Or Dust |
| Clothing | Skin | Toxic Or Corrosive Materials |
| Footwear | Feet | Corrosive, Toxic Materials |
What is First Aid?
"First-aid is the immediate care given to the victim of an accident or sudden illness before the arrival of a qualified expert. The purpose of First-aid is to preserve life, assist recovery, prevent aggravation and minimize complications at a later date with the help of such material as may be available"
| In Case of Emergency | Contact Nos. |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 108 |
| Fire brigade | 101 |
| Hospital | Closest To The Site |
| Police | 100 |