Personal Safety

Industrial electrical panel guarding and safety

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Introduction Electricity is the main power source for our industries and daily lives. Industrial electrical panels are essential components in managing electrical systems. Almost every machine is run by an electricity source of power. Importance of electrical safety Electrical incidents hurt your entire company’s reputation. Electricity is a very dangerous source of power. Electrical panels … Read more

The Best Safety Shoes

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The best safety shoes with icons of qualities.

What is a safety shoe?

Shoes that protect our feet from hazards of dropped objects, slipping and sharp edge objects are called the best safety shoes. Safety shoes are an essential part of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

Qualities of Safety Shoes

  • With Comfortable footbed
  • Ultimate shock absorption
  • Protective Toe cap
  • Puncture Resistance
  • European or ASTM standards
  • Slip Resistance

With Comfortable footbed

The comfortable footbed should be developed with an exceptional performance structure of safety shoes. Safety shoes must be comfortable during maintenance work and hard work. The shoes should be designed to be light in weight, have air breath ports, and be comfortable all day long.      

Ultimate shock absorption

The quality of shock absorption protects the feet from the impact of the jumps. The quality of shock absorption protects the feet from the impact of the jumps. For this purpose, a cushioned and comfortable footbed is essential in safety shoes.

Protective Toe cap

A protective toe cap of safety shoes should be made according to European or ASTM standards. It protects the feet from impact regardless of the material. It also protects the feet from fallen objects at feet.

  1. Steel Toe cap
    • Steel toe caps are naturally stronger than composite or other material toe caps.
  2. Composite toe cap
    • Composite toe caps are lighter than steel toe caps. It reduces stress and fatigue on the legs and joints throughout a long workday.
  3. Nanocarbon toe cap
    • Nanocarbon toe caps are thinner and lighter than composite toe caps. Therefore this is a solution for the thicker and bulkier composite toe caps.
      • Composite and nanocarbon toe caps are also metal-free and practical when working in an electrical hazardous environment. It is also suitable for work on metal detectors such as courts, banks, and airports.
  4. Layer as conductor
    • A thinner layer should be used in the sole of the safety shoes to reach the same strength as a composite toe. It should be used as a conductor of cold, heat, and electricity.
  5. With Self-cleaning outside

Puncture Resistance

A steel layer must used in midsoles from toe to heel. The steel layer prevents the shoe’s puncture. It protects feet from sharp edge objects entering through the sole that can cause injury to feet.

Slip Resistance

Slipping resistance is very essential quality in industrial footwear. Slipping resistance soles must tested on a ceramic tile wetted with a dilute soap solution. It should also tested on a smooth steel with glycerol. If the safety shoes pass these tests that’s why we should consider them safe safety shoes.

European or ASTM standards

European Standards Safety Shoes

These standards are important for manufacturers, employers, and consumers. To ensure the quality safety footwear for every workplace condition.

  1. EN ISO 20345:2011:
    • This standard specifies basic requirements for safety footwear. It covers features of safety shoes toe protection, impact of objects, compression, and essential safety criteria.
  2. EN ISO 20347:2012:
    • Focusing on occupational footwear, this standard sets requirements for comfort, durability, and other performance aspects.
  3. EN ISO 20346:2014:
    • Similar to EN ISO 20345, this standard pertains to protective footwear. It focuses on increased resistance to penetration. It also covers a higher level of protection for the metatarsal area.

ASTM International Standards

  1. ASTM F2412-18 and F2413-18:
    • These standards cover the performance requirements for various types of safety shoes.
      • ASTM F2412 addresses testing methods for foot protection.
      • ASTM F2413 specifies the minimum performance criteria for the safety of footwear’s toe.
  2. ASTM F2892-18:
    • This standard covers non-metallic safety toe-protective footwear. It specifies requirements for design, performance, and all types of testing.
  3. ASTM F2412-18 and F2413-18 Metatarsal Guards:
    • ASTM standards ASTM F2412-18 and F2413-18 about specific metatarsal guards used in safety footwear. These standards address the performance and testing of safety footwear metatarsal protection.
  4. ASTM F1117-03(2017):
    • This standard provides guidelines for selecting footwear according to the workplace.

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EMS emergency management system

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There are 6 steps in the EMS emergency management system. The steps are Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Record. Make a slogan of industrial safety solutions and industrial environment safety. 1. Prevention 1. Awareness Creating awareness in workers about safety and self-protection from hazards at the workplace is necessary to control incidents. For this … Read more

Symptoms of the injured artery.

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Blood sample for altery test

Identifying the symptoms of the injured artery is essential for prompt and appropriate medical treatment. What is an artery? Arteries are blood vessels in the human body that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to various parts of the body. Importance Bleeding from an artery can be a serious and life-threatening medical emergency. Symptoms of … Read more

First Aid

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Girl holding First aid bag

Before arriving at the doctor’s a trained person gives treatment to the injured person is called first aid. First aid is given with the help of available items.

Importance of first aid

  1. to reduce the loss of physical imbalance due to incidents.
  2. To control the bleeding, continuous bleeding can be very dangerous for the patient.
  3. First aid gives a boost to the patient that is very necessary for the patient.

A good first aider

Here are some characteristics of a good first aider:

According to Profession

  1. He should not ask any unnecessary questions from the patient.
  2. Firstly he should know the damaged body parts and their condition.
  3. He should know the reason for this situation and how to control it.
  4. He should start the first aid procedure without time waste.
  5. The first aider should be able to trust the patient can trust his first aid.

According to Nature

  1. He should control his feelings and not be confused or depressed.
  2. He should be able to make the best decision on the spot.
  3. He should motivate the patient.
  4. He should not speak unnecessary words before the patient.

Common First Aid Rules

  1. Don’t consider a patient as a dead person.
  2. Don’t consider yourself a professional doctor.
  3. Remove the real reason for this incident.
  4. Firstly try to keep the patient from shock.
  5. Provide fresh air to the patient.
  6. keep the patient warm and give rest to the patient.
  7. Recover the patient’s respiratory system.
  8. In case of poison absorption, try for the patient who vomits it completely.
  9. Don’t give edible or drinkable items to the patient in case of unconsciousness.
  10. Remove unnecessary clothes of the patient in case of heat stroke.
  11. Try to transfer a patient to a safe place from the place of incident.
  12. If continuously bleeding from the head of the patient then stay up the head of the patient.
  13. Do not discuss the status of the patient in front of the patient.
  14. Try to transfer a patient to the doctor or hospital as soon as possible.

Unconsciousness

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a worker in Unconsciousness situation in warehouse

Suddenly nervous weakness due to any incident that has a huge effect on the mind that causes go to unconsciousness. In this case, the patient goes to light drowsiness and or goes to the next stage which is complete unconsciousness. Even this can cause the death of the patient. Causes of Unconsciousness Symptoms First Aid … Read more

Electric shock.

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electric transformer with sign of electric shock

Treatment for electric shock. 1. Evaluate Potential Dangers A. Your first action. B. Safeguard yourself. Keep 25 meters from high voltage electricity until power is turned off by authorities. For low voltage, turn off mains power. Ensure power sources are ‘off’ before attending to the victim if the patient collapses due to an electric shock. … Read more

Cleaning of Water Tanks

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CLEANING OF UNDRGROUND WATER TANK

HOW OFTEN SHOULD WATER TANKS BE CLEANED?

Water tanks need cleaning after a passage of time. Cleaning of water tanks is essential it prevents us from diseases.

Minimum once a year storage tanks should be cleaned and disinfected. Levels of sediment at certain times of the year, cleaning more often recommended.

TOOLS USE IN THIS OPERATION

WET/DRY VACUUM, SPUNCH, MOP, GLOVES, WATER DELIVERY AND PUMP OUT SUMP PUMP(OPTIONAL), GLASSES, PRESSURE WASHER(OPTIONAL).

Cleaning process of water storage tank

The best method to clean water tanks

☆ Firstly clear The Top of the tank for a clean workspace.

☆ Clear your tools. Clean all tools that will come into contact with the water inside the tank.

☣ (Do not enter the tank unless you are confined space entry trained, are certified to do so, and have all of the appropriate safety gear available)

Fill in the required level of water.

Shut off the valve to the distribution lines.

Wear required personal safety equipment.

Mix chlorine in water required ratio or mix a cleaning solution of 1 part bleach to 4 parts hot water in a clean bucket.

Drain as much water as possible. Drain the tank by using a sump pump. (If you are using a pressure washer with a reservoir ensure that you fill the reservoir with water before draining the tank. If you use a pressure washer without a reservoir do not drain your tank completely).

Once you have drained the tank as much as possible use the wet/dry vacuum to remove the remaining water on the bottom of the tank.

Remove the slime and dirt build-up on the sides and corners of the tank. Scrub the build-up on the bottom and use the wet/dry vacuum to remove the rinse water from the tank.

Then flow out the chlorine or bleach-mixed water.

Flow in plenty of raw water and clean the walls of the tank.

Drain the water from the tank.

Flow in the 2nd time of raw water.

Flow out and then 3rd time flow in raw water and flow out it.

Then flow in drinking water. Take a sample of water and test it in the laboratory for chlorine and PH. If chlorine in water or PH is
more than 6. Flow out the water and then fill the drinking water. Continuously change the water until chlorine presence is 0 and the pH is at required. You can use many different types of chemicals and cleaners for cleaning tanks.

It depends on the type of material of the tank and the capacity of the tank.

What chemicals are used to clean water tanks?

You can use these chemicals for cleaning purposes in water tanks

  1. Chlorine
  2. Hydrogen peroxide
  3. Bleach
  4. Sodium hypochlorite
  5. Amidosulfonic acid
  6. Nitrilotriacetic acid
  7. Isopropanol

How do I clean my water tank from bacteria?

Use bleach for the interior cleaning of the tank and use a 1:1 ratio of bleach and water. 

Understanding Responsibility for Safety in the Workplace

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two seniours show responsbility

Responsibility is the thought in this thought we take care of ourselves and others. And how active we are for this purpose. Create responsibility in our minds so we can take care of ourselves and others effectively. For example, if we follow the safety precautions we can save ourselves and others at the workplace and … Read more