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Emergency rescue equipment is required when a hazardous atmosphere exit or can reasonably expected to exit.Requirement includes:  Respirator must be of the type suitable for the exposure. Employees must be trained in their use & a respirator programme must be instituted. Attended life line (all times) Must be provided when employees enter the bell bottom pair holes, deep confined space or other similar hazards. Employees who enter confined spaces must be trained.

Piling operation may be the  first work  which will be carried out in the construction site.The contractor getting involved  in the piling operation need not have way special arrangemet to keep the interference of other people minimum.The situation which necessitate pile foundation for a structure are:  The structure is very heavy. An excavation for foundation is impracticable. Problem of sub soil water in the foundation trench. The geological condition found in the site .  Piles should only be lifted & positioned in the pile gate or on to the leaders or rig with sound lifting  gear adequate for the purpose.                 Quick release shackles should be examined before each use.Work men should stand clear of the operation while driving is in progress. the emergency shut off valve & the crane or winch controls must be manned at all times during driving.Under ...

Only  authorized perssonnel who are familiar with working at eleveted levels will work on scaffolds Each worker shall take the following precautions when working on a scaffold.  Ensure that the scaffold has a green tag and that it has been inspected within the previous seven days .When ascending the scaffold look out for loose,missing or broken components and reporting these to the scaffold supervisor before using the scaffolds. Do not carry tools or equipments when ascending the scaffold use a rope and bucket to raise and lower materials to/ from  the platform. Stay within the confines of the work platform or if it becomes necessary to work outside or reach beyond these conditions use an approved fall arrest system.Use the proper access and egress ladders or stairs provided.

The supervisor incharge of the  scaffold erection will be responsible fpr the inspection and tagging of veach scaffold.This responsibility shall not be delegated.All components will be inspected for proper asembly and signs of damage.Damaged broken or bent components will be replaced prior to use.The sub contractor shall implement the following scaffold dentification tag system. RED - Scaffold incomplete. Don't use. RED tags are placed on the scaffold at the start of erection or when ever a scaffold is deemed to be unsafe. YELLOW - Caution.  Yellow tag will be identify the reason caution is required. GREEN - Safe for use. Scaffold complies with manufactures requirements.  Tag will be placed at the access entry point.A control log will be maintained by the scaffold supervisor.

Scaffold is an elevated temperory working  platform .Every year there are many men killed or injured in accidents connected with scaffolding .For the scaffold er it is not sufficient to provide a safe structure for others to work from. He must look after his own safety while working, that of those working with him and that of those nearby either on the site or close to it, who might be accidentally hurt.

Make sure that rungs have no play or movement with any of 5the special folding type or articulating ladders check that the hinges are secure. Ensure that pulley is not out of round and operates freely. Ensure that fly ladders operate and slide freely in channels. Make sure there no excessive play in the halyard. Ensure that dogs are freely operating and springs are operational and in place.