Research methodology course be implemented with content: Safety briefing undercroft; Defining health, safety & environment; What is hse target. To master the details invite you to consult the documentation.
Research Methodology RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT “Hazards At The Workplace” Azizul Buang April 2014 © Azizul Buang/UTP 2012 Research Methodology n n n n n n We are now at Seminar Room/Undercroft Seminar Hall of Chancellor Complex For your safety, please observe the exit signs at the doors of this room/hall Should the alarm be activated, please remain calm Our staff will investigate to confirm and give further instructions through the public address system Should there be an emergency, please leave the room/hall through the nearest door Proceed to the Assembly Area which is located in front of this building and wait for further instructions from our staff To prevent any incident during evacuation, please be careful when using staircase to the Chancellor Complex Foyer Thank you Safety Briefing Undercroft Research Methodology ~ Hall © Azizul Buang/UTP 2012 Safety Briefing Undercroft Research Methodology ~ Hall © Azizul Buang/UTP 2012 Research Methodology Assembly Area © Azizul Buang/UTP 2012 Research Methodology Defining Health, Safety & Environment n Health is defined as both physical and mental well being n Environment is the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates Research Methodology Defining Health, Safety & Environment Safety – freedom from danger/hazard, risks or accidents that may result in injury, death or property damage Safety is the control of unplanned events Research Methodology What is HSE target? n Zero accidents n Zero (physical and mental) illness and disease n Zero loss of containment / pollution n Good general well being Research Methodology Definition Accident - Harm or loss to an individual or property Hazard + Exposure = Accident Physical exposure = person within arm’s length with hazard Environmental exposure = due to noise & temperature extremes, hazardous atmospheres 10 Research Methodology Definition Hazard - Anything that can cause damage or harm Unsafe condition Unsafe act 80 Research Methodology Controlling Hazard: Fire Hazard Research Methodology Fire Extinguishment - Concept n Based on the chemistry, fire could be extinguished when one of the triangle element is removed n Fire extinguisher could be used to put off fire based on the type of fire: Research Methodology Fire Extinguishing: All Purpose Water Removes heat Use on CLASS A fires Pressurized water Pressure gauge present Research Methodology Fire Extinguishing: Carbon Dioxide CO2 - inert gas: a medium that reduces concentration of oxygen or fuel vapor in air to the point where combustion is impossible Use on CLASS B and CLASS C fires Hard, plastic nozzle Research Methodology Fire Extinguishing: Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical Airborne powder interrupts the chemical chain reaction Powder also melts when it contacts a hot surface, sealing the oxygen away from the fuel Use on CLASS A, CLASS B, and CLASS C fires Fine powder under pressure Research Methodology If You Are Inside a Building on Fire n Stay low if there is smoke in the area Crawl, if possible, towards an egress point/door n Feel doors before opening - if hot to the touch, find another avenue n Close doors behind you upon leaving n If trapped in an area, close the door, use available material to pack under the threshold openings, and call or signal for help Research Methodology Controlling Hazard: Electrical Hazards n Reduction of Electrical Hazards ă Grounding n One conductor of the circuit is connected to the earth Provides conducting path between equipment an earth ă Bonding n Connect pieces of equipment by a conductor Reduce possibility of sparking ă 87 Research Methodology Controlling Hazard: Ergonomics Hazards – Manual Handling Back injuries due to the lifting of heavy loads are very common Research Methodology Controlling Hazard: Ergonomics Hazards – Good Posture Viewing distance between the operator's eyes and the screen should be around 350 to 600 millimeters for reading text of normal font size Lighting levels ranging from 300 to 500 lux are appropriate for most computer desk work Research Methodology Simple physical exercises to relax Research Methodology Controlling Hazard: Electrical Hazards n Reduction of Electrical Hazards ă Protective Equipment n Workers must be well equip with PPE: Rubber boots, rubber gloves etc ¨ Interlocks and Tags n Automatically break the circuit when an unsafe situation is detected n Tags inform workers of dangers ă Regular Inspection ResearchMethodology Scheduled Waste Disposal All scheduled wastes must be properly disposed off and in a safe manner to protect human health, safety and the environment Research Methodology Scheduled Waste Disposal Scheduled Waste Categories (Env Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 1989 – First Schedule) • SW1 – Metal and metal bearing wastes e.g wastes containing arsenic, lead, cadmium, etc • SW2 - Waste containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) or polychlorinated triphenyls (PCT) e.g asbestos, waste catalysts etc • SW3 - Waste containing principally organic constituents which may contain metals and inorganic materials e.g spent lubricant oil, acid sludge etc • SW4 - Waste which contain either inorganic or organic constituents e.g spent alkalis containing heavy metals, spent oxidising agent etc • SW5 – Other wastes: Any residues from treatment or recovery of scheduled wastes Research Methodology Scheduled Waste Disposal Detail Information: - Read SW Standard Operating Procedures (SOP): LFSU - Labelling Packaging Reference - SW UTP Procedure: HSE Dept Research Methodology Conclusion Tragedies are preventable n Safe practice, Assess Hazards n Adhere to rules & regulations n For a safer, meaningful quality of life… ... the fire 27 Research Methodology 28 Research Methodology 29 Research Methodology Research Methodology Biological Hazards n Microbes o o o o Fungi Bacteria Virus Parasite Research Methodology. .. Research Methodology ~ Hall © Azizul Buang/UTP 2012 Safety Briefing Undercroft Research Methodology ~ Hall © Azizul Buang/UTP 2012 Research Methodology Assembly Area © Azizul Buang/UTP 2012 Research Methodology. .. The RISK : expressed numerically (0.5 or 50/50 chance) or relative terms (high/medium/low) Research Methodology Research Methodology Research Methodology Overview Common Hazard Category Physical hazards n Chemical