Till sometime back firemen had no way of knowing what medium of extinguishing unknown chemicals in a fire, spillage or any emergency should be used. Incorrect actions resulted in disasters. Availability of information on the hazardous nature of substance and required control measure helps the emergency management personnel to take quick and correct decisions. The … Read more
In order to address human factors in workplace safety settings, peoples’ capabilities and limitations must first be understood. The modern working environment is very different to the settings that humans have evolved to deal with. The following human characteristics that can lead to difficulties interacting with the working environment. Attention -The modern workplace can ‘overload’ … Read more
What is a confined space? Generally speaking, a confined space is an enclosed or partially enclosed space that: is not primarily designed or intended for human occupancy, has a restricted entrance or exit by way of location, size or means, can represent a risk for health and safety of anyone who enters, due too one … Read more
Reducing human error involves far more than taking disciplinary action against an individual. There are a range of measures which are more effective controls including the design of the equipment, job, procedures and training. The design guidance developed consists of two forms: design principles and a three step process for systematically addressing human errors in … Read more
The Fire is a process of burning that produces heat, light and often smokes and flames. The effect of fire on the people takes the form of skin burn due to the exposure to thermal radiation. The severity of the burns depends upon the intensity of the heat and exposure time. In general terms the … Read more
Heinrich’s Domino Theory states that accidents result from a chain of sequential events, metaphorically like a line of dominoes falling over. When one of the dominoes falls, it triggers the next one, and the next… – but removing a key factor (such as an unsafe condition or an unsafe act) prevents the start of the … Read more
The Department of Factories and Boilers is the functionary of the Labour Secretariat of Government of Karnataka. The main functions of the department is to enforce various Labour and Environmental related legislations viz., Factories Act, Payment of Wages Act, Maternity Benefit Act, Indian Boiler Act and the Environment (Protection) Act. The main aim and objective … Read more
The rapid increase in the transportation of hazardous chemicals has enhanced the accident potential during transit. In transit, the goods would subject to impact, vibration, compression and other adverse effects and exposure to harmful environment. The other factors such as improper packing of the contents, poor storage may also lead to release of chemicals to … Read more
First Aid in Emergency: It’s an old saying that ”An Ounce of Prevention, is Worth a Pound of Cure”, especially in an emer-gency situation when seconds count. Here are a few selected first aid tips that may be useful in a disaster situation! Warning about the module This module is made to educate the readers … Read more