Health Safety and
Environment
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Objectives
This presentation aims every individual an
overview of Health, Safety &Environmental
within our SACC Facilities.
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Hse Induction Contents
• Introduction to SACC and its
Activities.
• HSE Policy of SACC.
• Basic safety Information's.
• The Environment.
• Emergency plan.
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SACC Operations
Sahara Air-Conditioning Company SACC is one of the leading
contracting company in Kuwait. The business lines of SACC are as
follows……
1. Supply
• Window AC
3. Maintenance
• Split AC . Window AC
• DX Package
•Chillers
• Split AC
•Cooling Towers • DX Package
• Spare Parts • Chillers
2. Installations
•Cooling Towers
• Window AC
• Split AC •Refrigerators
• DX Package •Water Coolers
•Chillers •Air Curtains
•Cooling Towers
•Duct Cleaning
Also Ducting, Insulation and
Cladding.
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Safety Policy
It is the policy of the company that every
individual shall be provided with a healthy
and safe place in which to work. To this end
every reasonable effort will be made, and
positive action will be taken at all times by
all employees, to ensure healthy and safe
working conditions in all the Company
project work sites and other facilities.
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Environment Policy
Environment Policy
PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT, COMPLIANCE WITH LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Industrial and
commercial installations which have the potential for causing accidental
pollution to air, land or water, or the endangerment of public health and
safety are required to develop and implement safe HSE Procedures
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Basic Safety Information
What is HSE?
Health
Safety Freedom from unacceptable risk of harm near miss & freedom from accidents
Environmental
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Basic Safety Information
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
SAFE-family
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AREA Classifications
CLASSIFICATION OF AREAS
RESTRICTED AREAS
HAZARDOUS AREAS
CONTROL AREAS
Zone 0 Zone 1
WORK PERMIT AREAS
OPEN AREAS
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Classification of areas
ZONE
O
ZONE
1
ZONE
2
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BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
INCIDENT-NEAR MISS -ACCIDENT
Near
INCIDENT / NEAR-MISS : Miss
“ An undesired event that has caused, or could have potentially
caused personal injury, illness and/or damage (loss) ”
ACCIDENT :
“An unwanted , unforeseen , unplanned event which
result in a loss of some kind”
HAZARD :
“ A condition or action that has the potential for an unplanned
release of, or unwanted contact with, an energy source that may
result in harm or injury to people, property or the environment ”
RISK :
“ The likelihood that harm will occur and the severity of the harm ”
(Risk=Probability of occurrence x Severity of damage)
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House keeping
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BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS ( PPE )
WORK AT HEIGHTS
FIRE PREVENTION
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
SCAFFOLDING
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
CONFINED SPACE
MATERIAL HANDLING
HAND & POWER TOOLS
VEHICLE SAFETY
CHEMICAL SAFETY
ENVIRONMENT
EMERGENCY PLAN & ASSEMBLY POINT
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PPE
Personnel Protective Equipment
TLV >85dB (A)
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Work At Height
Jobs carried out 1.8 meters above ground level is known as work at heights.
Use of full body harness is mandatory to prevent fall.
ANCHORAGES 1.8 m. high (6ft) & above
100% TIE-OFF TWO LANYARDS,
FULL BODY HARNESS
•Strong enough.
•Above head .
•100% tie-off.
•Not in conduit.
•Not in electrical cable.
•Not in air ducts.
•Not in valve handles.
•Harnesses and
Lanyards are
to be inspect
on commencing the job.
•Destroy the harness
found damage.
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Work At Heights
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Work At Heights
Hazard: Falling of materials / objects are major
concern while working at heights.
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Un Authorize Entry
The purpose of providing barricade is to warn the access to
a location where a hazard is present .
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Fire Prevention
The Three elements
FIRE Heat - Ignition sources, lighter, cigarette .
sparks from grinding, welding etc.
Fuel - paper, oils, clothes wood, gases.
Oxygen- From Air
HOW TO PREVENT A FIRE ?
best way is to put off the fire before it starts.
• Do not smoke in the work areas \ Restricted areas.
• Do not use mobile phones in flammable areas.
• Maintain proper housekeeping before & after
job comp.
Always do the gas testing before carrying out any
welding/cutting/grinding in flammable areas.
Do not use fire extinguishers unless you are
trained & competent in fire fighting.
PASS Technique.
P - Pull the Pin
A - Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire
S - Squeeze the handle To save human life and
to protect the property
S - Sweep side by side pass
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Fire Prevention
SOURCES OF FIRE
Electrical
Smoking Chemical
Reaction
Hot Surface
Friction
Overheated materials
Cutting and Welding
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Scaffolding
Scaffolding must be erected to provide safe working access to work site
or when working from ladder is not feasible
Scaffold shall be erected by trained, qualified person
Use scaffold after inspected and “Green Scaffold” tag displayed
Scaffold and platform elevated 1.2 m or more must have handrail and
toe boards
Scaffold platform must be secured and extended at least 15 cm (6
inches). Mobile scaffold height shall not exceed 3 timed the smallest base
dimension
Climb and descend from through access ladders only
The ladder must conform to ANSI standards and extend 3 feet beyond
the top resting point
Scaffold pipes, clamps and planks must be in good condition.
Employees shall not work on scaffolds during storms or high winds.
Scaffolding shall be inspected and tagged by scaffold supervisor
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Scaffolding
Temporary platform built for carrying out works that
cannot be reached from the ground.
Scaffolding
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Compressed Gas Cylinders
If not handled properly it can lead to major accidents and injuries.
Cylinders must always be transported on wheeled cylinder carts with retaining
straps or chains.
Store cylinders upright and secure them with a chain, strap, or cable to a
stationary building support (i.e. Structural Beam) or to a cylinder cart to
prevent cylinders from tipping or falling.
Caps used for valve protection should be kept on the cylinders at all times,
except when the cylinder is actually being used or charged. Cylinder valves
should remain closed.
Explosion
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Electrical Safety
Don't touch electric tools, equipment, or cords that are wet,
or with wet hands.
Inspect tools and appliances for wear and damage prior to use .
Do not repair any electrical equipments unless you are trained
and qualified.
Use ladders made of wood instead of metal for electrical jobs.
Do not use electrical outlets or cords with exposed wiring.
Use insulated tools or Wear rubber gloves and rubber boots when
working around electrical components.
Know where breakers and electrical boxes are in case of an
emergency .
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Electrical Safety
BAD PRACTICE
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Confined Spaces
CONFINED SPACE
It Has limited/restricted means of entry and exit. Not designed for continuous
occupancy. Large enough and so shaped that one can Bodily Enter and perform
the work.
Examples: Storage tanks, process vessels, drums, boilers, sewers, Deep manhole or pits, underground utility tunnels, excavation deeper than 1.2 m depth, AC
ducting system, large diameter piping and duct, etc.
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Confined Spaces
Hazards of Confined Spaces
Oxygen Deficiency. Poor illumination/visibility/communication / Flammable Gas High
Temperatures Humidity / Pyrophoric Substance / Mechanical Hazards like Mixers,
falling objects like tools , Ec t
IMPORTANT
Never ASSUME
any Confined
Space is SAFE
to enter unless it
is TESTED and
found to be
SAFE for Working
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Material Handling
Do not lift any load which is out of your capacity. max load
that you can lift is the one third of your body weight. Ask
help or use mechanical equipments.
Strains and sprains: Are damage to the tendons Herniateddcs: Occurs when the inner portion of the
and ligaments caused by one time exertions such as Disk produces putting pressure on the nerve root s leading
lifting or carrying heavy objects. These can lead to very From the spine .pain or numbness in the legs is a common
noticeable back pain, but the pain usually begins to Symptom of herniated discs in the lower back.
subside within a few days
Chronics
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Hand Power Tools
Power Tools & Non -powered. They include anything
from axes to wrenches. The greatest hazards posed by hand
tools result from misuse and improper maintenance.
A wrench must not be used if its jaws are sprung. Using a screwdriver
as a chisel may cause the tip of the screwdriver to break and fly.
Safety TIPS:
Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance.
Use the correct tools for the job.
Examine each tools for damage before use.
Operate according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not operate any tools/equipments unless you are trained
and qualified.
Provide and use the personal protective equipment.
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Energy Sources
Energy Sources
Gravity The force caused by the attraction of all other masses to the mass of the
earth.
Motion The change in position of objects or substances.
Mechanical The energy of the components of a mechanical
system, i.e. .rotation, vibration, motion, etc.
Electrical The presence and flow of an electric charge.
Pressure Energy applied by a liquid or gas which has been
compressed or is under a vacuum.
Temperature The measurement of differences in the thermal
energy of objects or the environment
Chemical The energy present in chemicals that inherently,
or through reaction
Biological Living organisms that can present a hazard.
Radiation The energy emitted from radioactive elements or
sources and naturally occurring radioactive materials
Sound Sound is produced when a force causes an object or substance to vibrate–
the energy is transferred through the substance in waves.
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Energy Sources
Gravity Mechanical Radiation
Motion
Temperature
Electrical
Sound
Chemical
Biological
Pressure
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Chemical Safety
• Use Safely- storage and transportation of chemicals
is any facility. Proper safe handling of chemicals
by employees and safe chemical operations will
prevent accidents, chemical exposures of chemical
release to the environment.
• Labeling of all chemicals..
• Proper chemical storage containers & areas.
• Segregation of incompatible chemicals.
• Personal Protective Equipment.
• Use of chemicals by training and authorized
employees
• Use of minimum amount necessary.
• Bonding & Grounding of flammable liquid
Containers.
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Chemical Safety
Read and Understand the MSDS of the chemicals before handling it.
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Chemical Safety
Chemical Hazard symbols
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Emergency Response Plan
Emergency route/ Emergency action plan\ Emergency cont no\Directional arrows
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Emergency Response Plan
All incidents will be reported to the
Emergency Control Centre (ECC)
• CALL 160
112
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Assembly point
Hotecc provides a safe operating environment, but there is always the
possibility of an accident or equipment/process failure.
This emergency response action plan will provide an additional safeguard so
that, in the unlikely event of an emergency incident, an effective and timely
response can be implemented to protect personnel, Environment and minimize
damage.
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EOD
Un Exploded Ordnance
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Lean To Succeed
1.Always work within design or environmental limits.
2.Always operate in a safe and controlled conditions.
3.Always ensure safety devices are in place and functioning.
4.Always follow safety work practices.
5.Always meet or exceed customers requirements.
6.Always maintain integrity of dedicated systems.
7.Always comply with all applicable rules and regulations.
8.Always address abnormal conditions.
9.Always follow written procedures for high-risk or un usual
situation.
10.Always involve the right people in decisions that effect
procedures and equipment.
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