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Gentlemen,
I believe that, every region/area has different hazards. For example the most common hazard in the Gulf Countries is the man-machine interface. While it seems in other countries fall, slips and trips is the major hazards. In my opinion, to control the slips and trips hazards we need to implement the world class housekeeping.
Regards,
Ibrahim
Good Housekeeping Practices,Reduce Wet Surfaces and Avoid Creating Obstacles in Walkways
HI MR. Romas Ozeneckas
1. There must be a stairway or ladder at points of access where there is an elevation break of 19 inches or more
2. Stairways with four or more risers, or higher than 30 inches, must be equipped with at least one handrail.
3. Stair angle on horizontal must be between 30 and 50 degrees.
4. Stairways landings must be at least 30 inches deep and 22 inches wide at every 12 feet or less of vertical rise
5. Unprotected sides of landings must have standard 42 inch guardrail systems
6. All ladders shall be erected safely
7. All ladders shall be free from grease or oil to avoid slipping
8. All ladders shall be fixed on leveling ground
9. Metal ladders shall not be used a in areas near from high or low voltage(wooden ladder is recommended)
10.Ladders shall conform to be placed at an angle of 75o, and extend at least 0.9 meter (3 feet) above the stepping-off point.
11. Areas around ladders must be kept clear of material and debris
12. Ladder shall be provided with steps which meet the standard
13.Ladder with broken legs or have any defect shall be dismissed from site and provided with warning sign
14.Ladders shall be stored in ventilated area to avoid humidity and insects affect
15.Pre-check shall be done before using ladder
16. A ladder must be of the proper length for the job to be done
17. Ladders, which are wet, shall not be used near electrical equipment with exposed live conductors.
18. Aluminum ladders shall not be used where there is a likelihood of contact with materials harmful l to aluminum, such as caustic liquids, damp lime, wet cement, etc.
19. Before mounting a ladder, personnel shall check their shoes for freedom from grease, oil or mud. They shall always step through, not around, the rail extensions at the top of the ladder
20. A ladder shall always be placed so that there is space behind each rung or cleat for a proper foothold
21.Ladders shall extend at least one meter above landing.
22. Ladders shall be properly secured or held at bottom by personnel to prevent movement.
Poor housekeeping is one of the main factors behind slips and trips, the other is trying to change the mindset of the employee to maintain a safe work area.
Trips and Slips are important workplace hazards but it possesses fall hazards also.6 out of falls happen on the same level resulting from slips and trips.
Trips and falls can be prevented by following methods;
• Design of workplace & work processes
– Design workplace & processes to prevent potential exposures to slip & trip hazards
• Good housekeeping
– Maintain clear, tidy work areas free of clutter
• Safe walking practices
– Follow safe walking practices & routes
• Wearing proper footwear
– Wear proper footwear with good traction
Thanks for inv, housekeeping, préventive maintenance to aall leaking sources, stf hazard hunt and encourage reporting such situations. Plus visiual checks by workers of spécific area
Yes.
· Floors must not have holes or slopes, or be uneven or slippery so that people might be put at risk
· Floors in the workplace must be kept free from obstructions and from any article or substance that may cause a person to slip, trip or fall.
Should be proper house keeping on daily basic