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/

Some of Work place Hazards- use attached links for more information

Asbestos

How and where asbestos is a hazard and key requirements for managing it safely.

Alcohol

Alcohol can be a cause of workplace accidents and is a major cause of ill health, low productivity and absenteeism.

Blood Borne Viruses

Information on Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and other blood borne viruses, how to reduce the risks and combat discrimination around these diseases.

Confined Spaces

Learn about the various types of confined spaces and how to reduce risks from working in them.

Driving at Work

Advice on improving the safety of people who drive for work, including use of private vehicles by staff and volunteers.

Drugs

Why every workplace should have a drugs policy and how to develop one.

Electricity

Practical advice on electrical safety in the workplace and legal requirements for employers and landlords.

Fire

Basic fire safety advice for the workplace, including legal requirements, risk assessment and emergency planning.

Gas

Information on safe use of gas as a fuel in the workplace.

Hazardous Substances

How to identify, assess and control risks from hazardous substances.

Heights/Falls From Height

How to protect workers from the dangers of working at height.

Legionella / Legionnaires Disease

Practical advice on controlling the risk of legionella in water and cooling systems and safer alternatives.

Noise

How to identify and minimise excessive noise at work and protect workers from its damaging effects.

Skin and Respiratory Sensitisers

Advice on the causes of allergies, asthma and skin complaints in the workplace and how to avoid them.

Slips, Trips and Falls

Simple, effective methods of avoiding injuries from one of the most common causes of workplace accidents.

Smoking

Find out how to develop effective workplace policies on smoking and how they promote health and well-being.

Transport and Vehicles

Advice on safe use of and legal requirements for workplace transport, from vans to fork lift trucks.

Vibration

How to protect workers from the damaging effects of Hand-Arm and Whole-Body Vibration at work.

Violence and Aggression

How to assess the risks to staff from violence and aggression, how to protect them from it and advice on supporting victims.http://www.healthyworkinglives.com/advice/workplace-hazards/index.aspx

I am started here a blog to share some knowledge to people woking in an organisation.
ur are most welcome to have a discussion and to share ur expertise view.

It mainly involves with the protecting surrounding environment which we are utilizing for our purpose and occupational Health , Safety of the persons working under it in an organisation. 
People affecting with our process.

What is EHS?

Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) – also Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) or HES or HSE – is often used as the name of a department in corporations and government agencies. The EHS guidelines were created by the International Finance Corporation in 1998. Organizations based in the United States are subject to EHS regulations found in Code of Federal Regulations, particularly 29, 40, and 49 CFR.

[edit]Overview

1. Environmental

• 1.1 Air Emissions and Ambient Air Quality
• 1.2 Energy Conservation
• 1.3 Wastewater and Ambient Water Quality
• 1.4 Water Conservation
• 1.5 Hazardous Materials Management
• 1.6 Waste Management
• 1.7 Noise
• 1.8 Contaminated Land and Remediation

2. Occupational Health and Safety

• 2.1 General Facility Design and Operation
• 2.2 Communication and Training
• 2.3 Physical Hazards
• 2.4 Chemical Hazards
• 2.5 Biological Hazards
• 2.6 Radiological Hazards
• 2.7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• 2.8 Special Hazard Environments
• 2.9 Monitoring

3. Community Health and Safety

• 3.1 Water Quality and Availability
• 3.2 Structural Safety of Project Infrastructure
• 3.3 Life and Fire Safety (L&FS)
• 3.4 Traffic Safety
• 3.5 Transport of Hazardous Materials
• 3.6 Disease Prevention
• 3.7 Emergency Preparedness and Response

4. Construction and Decommissioning

• 4.1 Environment
• 4.2 Occupational Health and Safety
• 4.3 Community Health and Safety

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