Scaffold Safety-OSHA Guideline

http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3150.pdf

Future EHS

Today and future generation career is EHS
Lots of Scope and opportunity.

Various topics in OSHA- Safety

Follow the Link to Know many things in EHS

http://www.osha.gov/dte/grant_materials/material_listing_topic.html#s

Hierarchy controls in SAFETY

Hierarchy controls in SAFETY

The “Hierarchy of Controls” should be used at all times when implementing controls to eliminate the hazard or reduce the risk of a hazard causing loss / damage / injuries.

The hierarchy of hazard controls is a list which emphasises controlling a hazard at the source.

This is done by giving preference to the use of the ‘engineering controls’ outlined in strategies 1 to 3 below. These types of strategies should be used, where possible, because they are less subject to human failure and because they are less disruptive and uncomfortable for people working in the area.

Back-up controls (such as PPE and administrative controls) should only be used as a last resort or as a support to other control measures.

In many cases, it will be necessary to use more than one control method.

Whichever methods you use, regular monitoring is important to to make sure that the control is working effectively and that exposure to the hazard is reduced or eliminated.

The hierarchy of controls is:

Elimination: Obviously the most effective method will be to remove the hazard completely, if it is possible.

Substitution: Replace the hazard with a lesser hazard. Be careful to assess what new risks the substitute may pose.

Engineering: Make changes to the process, equipment or plant to reduce the hazard. e.g. change to ‘wet’ processes to reduce dust, enclose or isolate the hazard, install ventilation systems.

Administrative: Establishing policies and procedures to minimise the risks, job scheduling to limit exposure, posting hazard signs, restricting access, training.

Behaviour: Following safe work practices, workplace good housekeeping, personal hygiene practices.

PPE: Personal Protective Equipment provides a barrier between the wearer and the hazard. PPE items include respirators, safety goggles, blast shields, hard hats, hearing protectors, gloves, face shields, and footwear.

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More on Safety Management:

• Risk Management
• Records for Safety Management
• Integrate Quality and Safety Management

Dust Explosion Hazard

A dust explosion is the fast combustion of dust particles suspended in the air in an enclosed location. Coal dust explosions are a frequent hazard in underground coal mines, but dust explosions can occur where any powdered combustible material is present in an enclosed atmosphere.

http://www.dustexplosion.info

Indian Legal body related to EHS

1. Factories & boilers
2. BOCW
3. Govt. of India Labor Dept.
4. Pollution Control Board
5. Explosive Dept.

These are the some of  related bodies other than these some bodies are as per local requirement.
Links are as follows
http://labour.nic.in/
http://cpcb.nic.in/

peso.gov.in/

Some information u people n professional can get expertise from OSHA

The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. Congress established the agency under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which President Richard M. Nixon signed into law on December 29, 1970. OSHA's mission is to "assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance"^[2]. The agency is also charged with enforcing a variety of whistleblower statutes and regulations

 for more details u can visit  below link

http://www.osha.gov/