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INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

Industrial safety is primarily a management activity which is concerned with reducing,


controlling and eliminating hazards from the industries or industrial units. Industrial safety
was realized because every millions of industrial accidents occur which result in either death
or in temporary disablement or permanent disablement of employees.

1. Introduction to Industrial Safety:

Safety is very important aspect for any industry as an accident free work environment boosts
the morale of the team members working in any hazardous situations. Recognising these facts
industries involving various hazards and risks industries prepare their own safety policy,
safety manual and have a separate department/section for safety so as to create proper aware-
ness and provide the know-how-about the safety.

Safety means continuing and healthful living without injury. Safety is freedom from harm or
the danger of harm. The word safety also refers to the precautions people take to prevent
accidents, harm, danger, damage, loss and pollution. Safety also deals with improvement in
working conditions for better health. Management is responsible to provide safe working
condition and individual’s safety.

Type of Occupational health hazards means:

1. Conditions that cause legally compensable illness,


2. Any conditions in the workplace that impair the health of employees enough to make them
lose time from work or to work at less than full efficiency.
Various health hazards that may cause sickness, impaired health or significant discomfort or
inefficient in workplace are:
(a) Physical hazards like noise, vibration, thermal stress; radiations, ill lighting.
(b) Chemical hazards like dust, fumes, fibres, gases,
(c) Biological hazards,
(d) Ergonomics hazards,
(e) Mechanical hazards, and
(f) Psychological hazards.
Appropriate preventative measures should be implemented for tasks that by definition expose
workers to risks. These measures should prioritize the requirement to eliminate or minimize
the risk at its source in order to protect workers' safety and health.

2. Factors Affecting Industrial Safety:

There are large numbers of factors affecting the safety, but they can be divided into following
categories:
i. Equipment related factors.
ii. Work area related factors.
iii. Environmental factors.
Now-a-days equipment are manufactured keeping all safety aspects in mind, therefore, not
much concentration is required for safety aspects related to equipment, except maintenance.
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
1. Working Environment:

Working environment is the single biggest factor affecting safety aspects. It varies from
concern to concern, and on the type of industry, and not always possible to establish ideal
conditions. However serious efforts should be made to arrive at them.

2. Environmental factors.

i. maintain proper Temperature conditions at work place


ii. Noise controls within the limits
iii. Proper Ventilation in work place
2. Proper precautions during Lifting of Load
3. Proper Chemical Safety during handling of chemicals
4. Properly handling of Equipment in work place
Personal, safety equipment’s are necessary to protect from any accident, like hard hats for
construction workers, safety goggles and shields for welders etc. Safety shoes, protective
clothing, respirators are also used to protect from hostile environment.

3. Safety Education and Training:

Safety training is an important factor in managing safety in any industry.There should be


proper facilities to impart training in safety measures to the worker. This can be
accomplished by safety posters, safety films, safety contests and suggestions. These are
useful to increase the interest of employees in accident prevention. The purpose of this
training is to induce care in the use of dangerous tools or in carrying out risky operations.

Training manager identifies the training need of every person in the organisation with long
range and short range planning. Training record is maintained for every employee and
training requirements are reviewed regularly. Industrial concerns should provide as a
minimum the following types of training:

1. Induction Training:
Induction Training should be given to all the persons prior to permitting them to go to work.
This training should include the following:
(а) General safety awareness.
(b) First aid.
(c) Use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
(d) Specific worksite hazards.
2. Refresher Training:
Refresher Training should be conducted at regular intervals to ensure that all workers are kept
up-to-date with safety requirements.
3. Specific Training:
Specific Training should be provided to the persons with safety related tasks such as
operation of fire fighting equipment’s like co2 cylinders, ABC dry powder cylinders,
Mechanical foams and which fire fighting equipment’s has to use for different types of fires
and SCB apparatus etc.
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
4.Important points that to maintain industrial safety:

Use Equipment, Machines, and Tools Properly.


Wear Safety Equipment (PPE)
Prevent Slips and Trips.
Keep Work Areas and Emergency Exits Clear.
Eliminate Fire Hazards.
Avoid Tracking Hazardous Materials.
Prevent Objects from Falling.
Inform Supervisors of Unsafe Conditions

5.SAFETY RULES
All safety rules must be obeyed. Failure to do so will result in strict disciplinary action.
1. All injuries must be reported as soon as possible.
2. No horseplay, alcohol, or drugs allowed on premises.
No alcohol usage allowed during lunch break.
3. PPE must be worn as prescribed by management.
4. All tools/equipment must be maintained in good condition.
5. Only appropriate tools shall be used for specific jobs.
6. All guards must be kept in place.
7. No spliced electrical cords/wiring allowed.
8. Only authorized personnel can operate forklift vehicles.

6.SAFETY & HEALTH GOALS


The following goals have been established for XYZ Manufacturing Company:
(1) Provide workers with a safe work environment.
(2) Conduct routine/regular workplace inspections.
(3) Provide Personal Protective Equipment.
(4) Develop and implement safe work procedures and rules.
(5) Provide on-going safety training
(6) Enforce safety rules and appropriate discipline.
(7) Provide on-going property conservation practices.

7.Conclusion

When the individuals seek employment opportunities in organizations, they not only
have to augment their knowledge and competencies to carry out their job duties in a well-
organized manner and achieve personal and professional goals, but they also need to take into
account the concept of health and safety. In order to implement one’s job duties in a well-
organized manner, maintain good terms and relationships with others and achieve the desired
outcomes, it is necessary to maintain good health and feel safe and secure within the working
environment.

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