Office Safety Audit – TheSafetyMaster™

Offices are safe places to work in compared to industrial and construction sites, but injuries that do occur in office environments are not inconsequential and can result in disabling injuries. Be aware of your surroundings and your activities in an office and consider the possible consequences just as seriously as you would in totally unfamiliar surroundings.

An office may not look or sound like sawmill or foundry, but if you are not paying attention to a hazard because it doesn't look scary, it can still hurt you quite badly.

Typical Office Hazards

The potential hazards involved in an office environment are,

1.     Improper or poor lighting

2.     Manual Handling

3.     No proper ventilation

4.     Ergonomic Hazard

5.     Slip, Trip and Fall Hazard

6.     Electrical Hazard

7.     Stress

8.     Fire Hazard

Importance of Office Safety Audit

When opting for Office Safety Audit service with TheSafetyMaster™ the following can be ensured,

·       Protect your staff from injuries

·       Reduce absences and sick leave

·       Retain staff

·       Reputation

·       Productivity and profits

·       Save insurance and legal costs

The Office Safety Audit by TheSafetyMaster™ is carried out by experts with over 20 years of experience. 

Emergency Rescue and Evacuation Plan

ü  The employees gets clear knowledge on how to act in case of any emergency

ü  The ways to raise the alarm

ü  What to do when hearing an alarm

ü  Means of Escape

ü  Emergency Lighting

ü  Exit and Directional Signs

ü  Assembly point Operations

When opting for TheSafetyMaster™ Emergency Response and Planning Training the above can be ensured.

Send us your enquiry to info@thesafetymaster.com or speak to our expert at +917665231743 for conducting Office Safety Audit and Emergency Response and Planning Certificate Training at workplace.

Legal Safety Audit – TheSafetyMaster™

One of the main reasons for Maintaining and Promoting good standards of health and safety is legal requirement. Most national legislations would require employers to make arrangements to take care of the health, safety and welfare of its employees. These legislations are made by local governments in consultation with the society.

The social expectations may increase as the living conditions, technology, and awareness increases, and the law also gets amended to take care of these enhanced expectations.

Importance and Need of Compliance to Legal Requirements

To ensure that the law is adhered to, the national governments also appoint the enforcement agencies, who are empowered to enter workplaces, conduct audits, interview people and verify records.

During such routine inspections, if the enforcement agencies find any violations with respect to the law then they may initiate proceedings which can range from a simple enforcement notice to prosecution in the criminal court, which can lead to either fines, imprisonment or both.

The following are the benefits of carrying out Legal/Statutory Safety Audit with TheSafetyMaster™ legal safety experts,

ü  Avoidance of Criminal Charges

ü  Building Positive Reputation

ü  Higher Productivity

 
Identification of Legal Requirements

·       Organization may need to prepare a procedure to identify the applicable legal requirements.

·       Conduct a search on all EHS legislation that applies to country and territory. The search should identify the legislations that specify the requirements that the company needs to comply with EHS.

·       Websites and other national/state database should be referred.

Workplace Legal safety Acts and Regulations

Here is some common workplace legal safety acts and regulations TheSafetyMaster™ legal safety experts would review during Legal Safety Audit,

1.     Constitution of India, 1949

2.     The Factories Act, 1948

3.     The Environment Protection Act, 1986

4.     The Water Act, 1974 and Rules, 1975

5.     The Air Act, 1981 and Rules, 1982

6.     The Petroleum Act, 1934 and Rules, 2002

7.     Indian Electricity Rules,1956, Electricity Act 2003, CEA Rules 2010

8.     The Gas Cylinder Rules, 2004

9.     Indian Boilers Act, 1923

10. Hazardous and Other Waste Rules, 2016

11. The Biomedical Waste Rules, 2016

12. E-Waste Management Rules, 2016

13. The Batteries Rules, 2010

14. MSIHC Rules, 1989

15. Static and Mobile Pressure Vessel Rules, 2016

16. Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991

Send us your enquiry to info@thesafetymaster.com or speak to our expert at +917665231743 for conducting Legal Safety Audit and Legal Safety Essentials Certificate Training at workplace.

Construction Safety Audit – TheSafetyMaster™

Construction Safety Audit or Building Safety Audit is examining the safety of the buildings and reviewing the safety measures implemented in an under construction or constructed buildings.

According to construction industry development council, planning commission of India the second largest economy activity in India after agriculture is the construction industry. A data from British Safety Council shows that Nearly 48,000 workers die in the country due to occupational accidents, of which the construction sector contributes 24.20 percent of the fatalities.

Hazards involved in Construction buildings

The primary hazards presented by construction are,

• Working at height.
• Moving objects.
• Collapsing trenches
• Electricity.
• Slips, trips, and falls.
• Noise.
• Material and manual handling.
• Hand arm vibration syndrome.
• Asbestos.
• Airborne fibers and materials.

Process of Construction Safety Audit

The construction industry and TheSafetyMaster™ share similar goals for the safety of the unorganized labor force. As such; our Construction Safety Audits are customized on a project by project basis to...

·       Identify Onsite Hazards

·       Eliminate Onsite Hazards

·       Monitor Onsite Hazards

Outcome of the Construction Safety Audit

TheSafetyMaster™ Construction Safety Audit service is intended to effectively review any construction project and provide consultation on meeting safety standards as per ‘The Code of Practice’ on Occupational Safety & Health ‘Indian Standard – 14489:1998, OSHAS: 18000, EMS: 14000 & NBC 2005, Rules of respective States and other National & International standards applicable to varying Industry verticals.

Send us your enquiry to info@thesafetymaster.com or speak to our expert at +917665231743 for conducting construction Safety Audit.

Electrical Safety Audit – TheSafetyMaster™

Electrical Safety Audit is examining the safety of electrical installations of any industrial unit or organization.

According to India Risk Survey the reason for the most likely potential fire outbreaks at business locations are Electric short-circuit. A data from National Crime Records Bureau shows that in 2015, 2,255 persons died due to accidental fires caused by electrical short circuits — a 25% rise from the previous year 2014 and a 48% jump from 2011.

What is Electricity?

Electricity is a form of energy. An electric current consists of a flow of electrons (negatively charged particles).  

Electrical energy depends upon two things,

·       The current measured in ampere (A), which is the rate of flow of electrons from one point in a conductor to another.

·       The electrical potential creates pushing force to move the electrons in a conductor. It is measured in volts (V).

Hazards of Electricity

The primary hazards presented by electricity are,

·                 Burns

·                 Arcing

·                Shock

·                Fires

·                Explosions

Identifications during the Electrical Safety Audit

During the electrical safety audit by the experts from TheSafetyMaster™ the following are identified,

ü  Identification and elimination of safety hazards.

ü  Ensuring longevity of expensive electronic equipment like computers and other machines

ü  Development of a dynamic record of safety performance

ü  Creation of positive cycle of safety improvement

ü  Ensuring compliance with Regulatory and industry safety related best practices.

             

Outcome of the Electrical Safety Audit

With opting to the Electrical Safety Audit service by TheSafetyMaster™ the following would be outcome,

ü  Assessment of the degree of compliance with the applicable safety regulatory requirements

ü  Assurance of the safety management functions.

ü  Training to concerned staffs and officials for perfect operation of equipment and facility.

ü  Guidance to emergency procedure

Emergency Procedures following an Electrical Incident

When an electrical incident occurs in the workplace, all workers should be aware of the methods to deal with an electric shock casualty.

It is important for the management to train and have more first aiders to treat during any emergency, In TheSafetyMaster™ we conduct First Aid Training program with certified First Trainer where employees will get hands on experience on how to treat victims in need of first aid. 

ü  Do not touch the person who is electrocuted

ü  Call for help

ü  Switch the power supply off

ü  Call for an ambulance

ü  Try Push or Pull method in case of not able to switch off the power supply

ü  Check for breathing

·       If breathing, place in the recovery position

·       If not breathing, apply cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR)

ü  Treat any obvious burns

ü  Treat for physiological shock

ü  Make sure the victim gets professional medical treatment

Send us your enquiry to info@thesafetymaster.com or speak to our expert at +917665231743 for conducting Electrical Safety Audit and First Aid Training certificate Course in the workplace.

Fire Safety Audit – Necessity

In India, one of the most important reasons constituting workplace accident is Fire. According to a survey conducted by India Risk Survey (IRS), Fire ranks as the third biggest risk in 2018 which ranked fifth in 2017 to the Indian Businesses.

The survey states that the reason for the most likely potential fire outbreaks at business locations is Electric short-circuit.

What is Fire?

Fire is an exothermic chemical chain reaction where matter reacts with oxygen under certain conditions to release heat and light energy.

Four things must be present at the same time in order to produce fire

·        Enough oxygen to sustain combustion

·        Enough heat to raise the material to its ignition temperature

·        Some sort of fuel or combustible material

·        The chemical, exothermic reaction  that is fire

Sources of Workplace Fire

Some of the most common causes of workplace fire are:

·        Electrical Equipment

·        Deliberate Ignition

·        Hot Work

·        Smoking

·        Heating and Cooking Appliances

·        Storage of Flammable liquids and gases

·        Static Sparks

·        Mechanical Heat

·        Chemical Reactions

·        Poor House Keeping 

Process of Fire Safety Audit – TheSafetyMaster™  

TheSafetyMaster™ ensure the following during the Fire Gap Assessment or Fire Safety Audit,

ü  Legal Compliance

ü  Fire Risk Management Strategy

§  Fire Prevention System

§  Fire Protection System

§  Fire Mitigation System

§  Fire Load Calculation

ü  Identify Potential Areas for Improvement

ü  Fire Safety Management Program Structure Establishment

ü  Actions to  establish and enforce high standards of safety system performances

ü  Scoring Gaps and Recommendations for risk improvement

ü  Effectively Managing future Fire safety management program 

Management’s role in protecting workplace from fire hazards

ü  Establish a sound Fire Safety Management Plan – In TheSafetyMaster™ we provide the necessary actions and recommendations to create a healthy Fire Safety Management Plan after assessing the workplace.

ü  Preparing Employees based on Fire Safety Management Plan – The following will be included in TheSafetyMaster™ Fire Safety Management Plan created for the management,

§  Emergency Preparedness

§  Mockdrills

§  Trainings and Instructions to handle Fire Emergencies

ü  Provision of suitable Fire Alarm Systems and Fire-Fighting Equipment.

  Emergency Rescue and Evacuation Plan

ü  The employees gets clear knowledge on how to act in case of fire

ü  The ways to raise the fire alarm

ü  What to do when hearing a fire alarm

ü  Means of Escape

ü  Emergency Lighting

ü  Exit and Directional Signs

ü  Assembly point Operations 

When opting for TheSafetyMaster™ Emergency Response and Planning Training the above can be ensured.

Send us your enquiry to info@thesafetymaster.com or speak to our expert at +917665231743 for conducting Fire Safety Audit, Emergency Response and Planning Training certificate Course, or to conduct Fire Mockdrills in the workplace.