CHAPTER VIII

SAFETY, FIRE FIGHTING AND FIRST AID


1. Safety & Fire Fighting Services

Colour codes used in working areas:
Fire fighting equipment - Red.
Emergency showers, First aid boxes, Gas Masks, etc. - Green
Traffic & house keeping marking - White/Black/combination
Inform the supervisor if any service line has been provided a wrong colour.

Electrical Safety:

•

 Causes of industrial accidents and injuries:

•
Careless or hurried assemblies
•
Make shift connections
•
Damaged wiring & defective equipment
•
Unauthorized tampering or repair
•
Improper or no earthing

Safety Precautions:

•
Treat all electrical wires as live unless definitely known to be dead.
•
All portable equipment should have proper earthing connection.
•
Never touch any electrical equipment with wet hands or when standing on damp surface.
•
Ensure that there is no leakage near electrical equipment, switches or wiring areas.
•
Keep any flammable materials or gas cylinders away from electrical switches. Keep switch boards, distribution boards etc. clear of obstructions at all times.

 

    

  • Chapter I | Chapter II | Chapter III | Chapter IV | Chapter V | Chapter VI | Chapter VII | Chapter VIII | Chapter IX | Home


    Website Development & Search Engine Optimisation by : Aditya Infotech
    Directory of Indian Manufacturers, Suppliers and Products : easy2source.com