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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Work at height and Scaffolding Safety

Construction Industry has grown manifolds in the past few decades. makeindia.com estimates India to be the third largest construction market globally by 2030. It is also considered as a high-risk Industry due to the nature of work.

With the heavy, lofty Construction Projects envisaged, the safe use of height safety equipment and scaffoldings cannot be overlooked. The European Standard, BS EN 12811-1, specifies performance requirements and methods of structural and general design for access and working for different categories of scaffolds. In India, regulations and guidelines have been provided u/s 100 (1) & Schedule 1 & 2 of the Occupational Safety & Health Act, 2013 for work at height and scaffolding.

TheSafetyMaster^TM, Global leader in Industrial Safety provides exclusive training and support for employing the best Safety plan for the Construction Sites. Our Experts constantly inspect and monitor the safety standards by adhering to the existing norms.

While installing Scaffolds and work at height Platforms, The Safety Master takes cognizance of the following factors-

-Secure Foundation

-Secure access to scaffold

-Weather conditions

-height & width ratio

-Stability of Scaffold

-Guardrails should be attached

For Workers working at height-

-Specific training is mandatory

-Use of helmets, double laced Safety Jackets, holding ropes are compulsory

-Immediate availability of emergency Medical Officer and necessary help

Our experts at TheSafetyMaster^TM approaches any Construction project with a professional and analytical point of view and strives to provide the value for money Services to you. After inspecting the Site, we chalk out the safety norms to be followed for safe and efficient execution of the task. We assist in-

-identifying and directing the employees for installation, movement & dismantling of Scaffold

-Ensure that wind protect system and fall arrest system is functional

-Inspect Scaffold for any visible physical damage or identifying any probable damage that might occur during daily wear & tear and associated work hazards

-Inspect ropes and check the adequacy of other equipment for structural integrity and suggest prompt correction measures

-Inspect, evaluate and identify any loophole in the erection, function and safety of suspended scaffolds

No denying the array of benefits in installing Scaffolds and high platforms but it’s equally important to recognize the hazards associated with this kind of Projects and understand the procedures to control and minimize them.

Contact us @ info@thesafetymaster.com today for extensive help through a variety of solution including awareness about health and safety programs, prevailing norms and standards issued by NSC, workplace consultations, Site demos, training & education and much more.

Gateway to Construction Safety with TheSafetyMasterTM

The Construction Industry is the most booming Sector in India and requires safety assistance at best. The construction industry, employing the largest labor force in the country has accounted for about 11% of all occupational injuries and 20% of all deaths resulting from occupational accidents and the cost of accidents is very expensive. Unfortunately, it is also the most vulnerable segment of unorganized Labor force being exposed to health hazards and high-risk environment. 

Past data analysis of accident in construction industry 

Type of accidents on site 

TheSafetyMasterTM, Global leader in Industrial Safety Management conducts the Construction Safety Audit -

-Hazards Identify and control

-Training, communication, documentation and enforcement of safety rules

-Monitor and maintenance of safe working conditions

-Reviewing circumstances involved in incidents

TheSafetyMasterÔ is the dedicated team of young, innovative, research driven & experienced professionals, who want to create value for their customers by providing ingenious services in the field of Safety with a vision of “Safer India Better World”. In this era of industrial growth, safety is not just a practice to be followed; it reflects an essence of the values, an organization believes in. But unfortunately, even after such a prominent emphasis by our legislative bodies, there is still a definite gap in the requirements to be met for occupational safety. It is highly essential to understand health & safety risks for workers, supervisors or plant manager and everyone associated even the society to make this possible TSM the safety master is striving day & night to minimize those risks by spreading the safety standards.

Our Safety Professionals are trained exclusively to handle and identify any potential threat to your Organization. We evaluate the currently employed methods of Safety & health; motivate the Client to adhere to the latest standards of NSC in Health, Safety and Environment risks of Construction Workers.

TheSafetyMasterTM have been conducting Training Programs, Workshops, Safety Audits, Information dissemination, producing awareness material and organizing awareness Campaigns about risks attached to Construction Industry and their remedy.

Our Safety Audits, conducted by the Safety Experts having years of experience over respective Fields.

Our Methodology

ü Writing safety manuals

ü Preparing safety checklists

ü And detailed inspection report 

ü Checking of Work Permits, preparation of disaster management plan

ü Check on methods of Contractor selection and safety

ü Check on personal protective equipment

ü Propagation, Implementation and monitoring of all laws and regulation OHS Policy

ü Training and practical guidance for Internal & External work

ü Strategic planning to achieve the highest level of the safety standard for coming years, analysis of past accidental reports and deployment of all the necessary elements to work safely 

ü Inspection and verification of each & every element of Technical and HSE Management at the worksite e.g. Safety equipment, human intelligence and credibility, proper training, uncontrolled elements etc.

Health and safety is one of the most important considerations you should take before any construction project gets underway. You should always make sure that all aspects of health and safety have been considered before you step foot on the construction site. Health and safety in construction are particularly important because the industry is prone to hazardous situations and can be dangerous at times.

Our practical and professional approach helps Organizations to understand the Safety Norms and stick to them entirely. Thus saving Penalties, Fines and Legal Hassles.

We are proud to offer our services in-

        Construction Safety Audit

        Construction Safety Manual

        HIRA

        Excavation Training

        Safety Trainings

        Permit to Work

        Work at Height/Material Handling

        Safety Trainings

        Site Safety Staff

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