Environment, Occupational Health and
Safety
Safety Moment
Good Safety Practices
• Inspect work area daily
• Be an observer - stay alert
• Housekeeping, Housekeeping, Housekeeping
• Use your best safety device - THINK
• If you’re not sure - ASK someone!!
• Report Injuries/Incidents/Illnesses
• Report safety issues
What is EHS
EHS stands for Environment, Health and Safety.
Responsible for the Encouragement, Compliance and
Enforcement of workplace Occupational Health and
Safety.
Current Status
• Segregation of Technical Buildings into 03 Tiers and identification of Site
Owners.
• Implementation of Quick wins and Long term fixes identified by the
committee formed by the Management.
• Formation of HSE Department with focus on developing the new and
enhancing the existing practices related to People, Environment,
Equipment and Reputation.
• Consultant of International Repute engaged to Conduct Comprehensive
Fire and Safety Study at all the Key Installations.
Occupational Workplace hazards
Fire hazards
• Due to electrical installations, fuel and chemical handling
Chemical hazards
• Handling of batteries electrolyte.
Electrical hazards
• Electrocution while working on electrical equipment.
Fall from height
• While working on masts and poles.
Slip, trip and falls
• Uneven surfaces, wet floors, poor housekeeping etc
Physical hazards
• Noise due to generator, temperature extremes, exposure to Non Ionization Radiations,
working in confined spaces
Road/driving safety hazards
• Travelling for business requirements
Environmental hazards
• Disposal of generator consumables and electronic waste.
Guideline for field workers
Also available on Environment, Health and Safety Group on Facebook
Incident notification
Immediate notification
Always follow safety instructions
and emergency procedures
Immediately Follow safety
notify OHS&E instructions
incidents to and emergency
your line procedures in Zonal EHS
Umar Javed - North
manager and place. Resource
departmental Manzoor Faridi -
head copying Central
Zonal EHS Dilawar Khan - South
resource.
Fire Safety
Know how to use a fire extinguisher.
Do’s Incase of fire or smoke in the building, trigger the nearest call point and start evacuation.
Use fire extinguisher to control the fire.
Immediately notify potential fire hazard such as smoke.
Know location of building exits and location of fire extinguishers.
Keep your workplace and surroundings neat and clean.
Smoke at designated area outside the building.
Switch off room lights and electronic equipment when not in use.
Always keep emergency passages and exits clear of obstructions.
Park vehicle at designated location only and do not obstruct passage for emergency vehicles.
Do not use substandard or broken electrical sockets or extension boards.
Monitor your contractors. Stop any unsafe practice and ensure removal of all the leftover material from site.
Use personal protection equipment appropriate for use.
Use of fire extinguisher
Access the fire. Only a
Call for help before Check for your own
contained fire should
extinguishing a serious safety before starting
be fought using a fire
fire to extinguish a fire
extinguisher
Ready the
Check type of
extinguisher by Aim for the base of
extinguisher. Do not
breaking seal and the fire. Shooting into
use water on
pulling safety pin from the flame is a waste of
energized electrical
the handle before you the fire extinguisher
equipment
can use
Remember the simple
acronym P.A.S.S. to
help you use the fire
extinguisher
effectively.
Use of fire extinguisher
Safe handing of battery electrolyte
Personal Wear rubber or acid resistant gloves with
Protection elbow length gauntlet when filling batteries
ANSI approved safety glasses with side/face
shield recommended.
Acid resistant rubber or plastic apron, boots
and protective clothing.
Fall protection on poles
Anchorage
Connecting
device
Body
support
Personal fall
protection
equipment
(PFAS)
Fall protection on poles
Workers without personal fall
protection equipment and
ladder!!!
Fall protection on poles
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Use of PPE
Electrical Safety
Moisture provides a conductive path that could
result in death.
Never work with wet tools or clothing.
Remove Your Jewelry.
EFCOG Electrical Improvement Project
Ladders used around electrical hazards must have
non-conductive side rails.
Ladders with non-conductive side rails that are
contaminated with paint, greases or other
coatings may no longer be non-conductive.
Check them out.
Stay away from exposed energized equipment.
Always look up before you lift or climb up.
EFCOG Electrical Improvement Project
Power line hazards while working on Poles/DP’s
Common
hazards Electrocution
Serious injury or
death can occur
Fires
High voltages can
lead to fire.
Falls
As a result of
contact with
electricity
Types of overhead power lines and their heights
Worker electrocuted - 15th March/location New Khan Bus Stop
CSR Ghulam Rasool and Sajjad were
11000 Volts
installing new connection in the area.
According to Ghulam Rasool, as he was
working on the DP, Sajjad on the other Drop wire
end pulled the drop wire which from pole
accidently touched the 220V
conductor.
440 Volts
Worker critically electrocuted -5th March/Sadiqabad
11000 Volts
Location
where CSR
was attaching
drop wire with
transformer
pole and
A makeshift arrangement was done by utilizing contacted
WAPDA/Transformer pole. CSR Javed was working 11000 V
dangerously close to exposed 11 KV conductor who
received an electric shock and fell from height.
Tree branch touching a 22000 Volts power line
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Myth about over head power lines
Myth #1 "Overhead power lines don't carry enough power to hurt you”
Reality: Overhead power lines carry voltages ranging from 240 Volts to 11 KV in Primary Distribution. In
Transmission system, they are much higher as 220 KV or 500 KV. For an electrocution to occur, a path
to ground must be created for the current. If your body touches a power source, the electricity will
attempt to travel through your body, seeking ground or another power source with a different electrical
potential. Because of the resistance in our bodies, the path taken by the current heats up and bums the
body tissue inside us. Electricity leaves the body violently through that portion in contact with ground
or a further path to ground, often leaving an "exit wound".
Myth about over head power lines
Myth 2# "You have to contact an overhead power line to sustain injury."
An overhead wire does not need to be touched to cause serious injury or death as electricity can jump, or
arc, across small gaps.
Myth #3 "Overhead power lines are insulated"
Most high-voltage overhead lines, i.e greater than 1000 V have wires that are bare and uninsulated but some
have wires with a light plastic covering or coating. However, all high-voltage lines should be treated as though
they are uninsulated.
While many low-voltage overhead lines (i.e less than 1 kV) have bare uninsulated wires, some have wires
covered with insulating material. However, this insulation can sometimes be in poor condition or, with some
older lines, it may not act as effective insulation; in these cases you should treat the line in the same way as an
uninsulated line. If in any doubt, you should take a precautionary approach and consult the power authorities.
Overhead power lines
Worker working in
close vicinity of
power utilities
without any
precautions!!!
Electrical Safety
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situations
Working in confined space
- Reaction between some
soils and oxygen.
Temperature Lack of
Extremes oxygen - Action of groundwater on
chalk and limestone
producing CO2.
-Buildup in sewers and
manholes and in pits Escape or
connected to the systems Poisonous rescue in
- Leak into trenches and gas, fume emergency
pits in contaminated land, or vapor. will be more
such as old refuse tips and difficult
old gas works
Work
performed may - From flammable vapors,
produce gas, excess oxygen etc
fume or vapour Fire and - Typical Ignition Sources
from welding, explosions incl sparking or electric
or by use of tool, welding / cutting
solvents, operations, smoking
adhesives etc
Working in confined space
Checklist to Provision of ventilation: Mechanical ventilation have to be used to make
prepare a sure there is an adequate supply of fresh air. Carbon Monoxide exhaust from
engines being very dangerous shall never be allowed.
safe system
of work Testing the air: Testing the air shall be necessary to check that it is free of
both toxic and flammable vapours and is fit for breathe. Gas detectors shall be
equipped with teams for testing along with continuous monitoring if required.
Provision of special tools and lighting: Non-sparking tools are to be used
where flammable or potentially explosive atmosphere are likely.
Appointment of supervisor: Supervisor should be appointed and given
responsibility by the concerned line manager to ensure necessary precautions
and check safety at each stage.
Preparation of emergency apparatus: Worker assigned to remain
outside the confined space and be in constant contact with the workers
inside. Knows emergency rescue procedures.
Oxygen Deficient/Enriched Atmospheres
Toxic gasses in manholes
Toxic gases may
be present.
Remove any
sewage or sludge
beforehand.
Remove any
generator that
may produce
toxic gases
Use Gas detector
to test the air
incise manhole.
Never use open
flame throwing
inside)
Workers injured due to explosion in manhole: Incident 13th
June, Kacheri chowk, Rawalpindi Cantt
CSR Arshad entered one of the
manhole but due to gas accumulation
came out. The team tried to remove
the cover completely so that
accumulated gas could be ventilated
but due to friction between the steel
edges of the cover, there was a sudden
explosion and fire erupted in the
manhole. Due to fire and explosion,
three of the workers incurred burns on
their limbs and face.
Working in confined space
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Safe use of portable generators
Hazards
associated
Shocks and electrocution from
with improper use of power or accidently
generators energizing other electrical systems.
Carbon Monoxide from a generator’s
exhaust.
Fires from improperly refueling a
generator or inappropriately storing
fuel from a generator.
On Feb 2016, Wireman Muhammad Noise and vibration hazards.
Safi died of suffocation due to
generator (exhaust) kept inside
vehicle.
Safety tips for motorcycle users
Commo
Safety
n
tips
causes Excessive Always wear
speeding a helmet
Sudden stop
Use of HELMET would collisions
Don’t speed
reduce the risk of
death in motorcycle
accidents by 37% Cars making Fix the
left turn motorcycle
70% of the mistakes
are due to fact that Lane Do not
splitting tailgate
motorists did not see
the motorcycle
Poor
Avoid lane
weather
splitting
conditions
Inexperienc Beware of
ed road hazards
Make use of
indicators
and view
mirrors
Safety tips for motorcycle users
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