The SOC (Tunneling) for workers is a mandatory training course for an employee who carries out work in a tunnel in building and engineering construction work-site. The learners should be able to recognize the safety hazards working in a tunnel, know the preventive measures to be adopted and understand the importance of observing safety signs and safe work procedures. The course aims to introduce
Read MoreThe duties and responsibilities of a lifting supervisor include: co-ordinating and supervising all lifting activities in accordance with the Lifting Plan. briefing all lifting team members (i.e., crane operators, riggers and signalmen) on the Lifting Plan, risk control measure and safe lifting procedure before the commencement of any lifting operation. ensuring that only registered crane oper
Read MoreEvery festival has its own significance and meaning to its celebration. Diwali, the festival of lights signifies the end of darkness (ignorance) and the beginning of light that enlightens us all. Clothes and Shoes: To avoid your clothes getting on fire, it is strictly advised to wear cotton clothes while bursting crackers. Fire Extinguisher: Always keep a fire
Read MoreIMPORTANT FIRE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIWALI: 1. ALWAYS BUY BRANDED FIRECRACKERS 2. STORE CRACKERS IN A SAFE PLACE 3. KEEP A BUCKET OF SAND AND WATER NEARBY 4. WEAR COTTON CLOTHES 5. BURST CRACKERS IN AN OPEN AREA 6. AVOID ALCOHOL WHILE BURSTING CRACKERS 7. KEEP A FIRST AID KIT HANDY
Read MoreThe main role of supervisors is to provide direct and close supervision of the tasks performed by the workers under them. Supervisors are familiar with the work processes and with their experience, are best able to identify hazards at the workplace. As such, they are able to contribute significantly to the risk assessment process. This should be followed by regular and thorough inspections which
Read MoreWhen an employee has an accident at work, it is imperative that his or her supervisor take the time to perform an accident investigation, regardless of whether that employee was injured in the incident or not. Accident investigations are an opportunity to uncover safety problems and correct them before they reoccur. However, these investigations must be per
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