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Chemistry of Fire | What is Fire | Four elements of Fire.

 1.  What is Fire? Fire is a rapid oxidation-reduction reaction that results in the production of heat and generally visible light. 2 Chemistry of Fire:  For a fire to start four elements are essential:   1. Fuel (combustible material and reducing agent).   2. Oxygen or oxidant or oxidiser (from the atmosphere).   3. Heat or source of ignition (necessary to start the fire initially, but maintained by the fire itself once it has started and   4. Maintenance of chain reaction through free radicals. 

MONSOON ACTION PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION SITE

  Objective: Monsoon is a major weather phenomenon and substantially impacts construction activities. This monsoon plan aims to identify the hazards and risks associated with monsoon at various stages of construction at the project site and to place adequate control measures to mitigate the risks and prevent accidents during the work, activities thereby facilitating the smooth progression of work. Potential Hazards during monsoon: Some of the potential hazards are Flooding and water accumulation at the site, immersion of materials, landslide, toppling of vehicles, electrocution, fall of man &material due to slippery nature of the site, lightning and thunderstorm attack, contamination of soil due to oil & fuel spill, accumulation of food and other waste, spreading of communicable diseases, mud spill on public roads while transporting the materials which may pose a hazard to motorists and pedestrians due to its slippery nature, local traffic congestion, accidents during trans...

National Safety Day 2022 theme | National Safety Day 4th March

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 National Safety Day 4th March 2022 Theme:- Nurture Young Minds Develop Safety Culture.

Batching Plant Inspection Checklist

Batching Plant Inspection Checklist 1. Only Trained operators deployed.   Yes/No 2. Log book is maintained for batching plant maintenance.  Yes/No 3. Lockout and Tag out the system in place.   Yes/No 4. Limit switch for the mixer drum is functional.  Yes/No 5. Emergency stop push button at mixer drum is functional. Yes/No 6. Emergency stop push button at the skip bucket area is functional. Yes/No 7. The guarding/ fencing for the skip bucket area is available. The fencing doors are fitted with a limit switch cut off and is functional?   Yes/No. 8. Is the hooter to warn the transit mixer driver is functional.   Yes/No 9. Is the siren is blown before starting the plant to warn the workmen.  Yes/No 10. Pressure relief valve available for silos (silo top) and inlet lines (compressor outlet).  Yes/No 11. Screw feeder drive motor fan guard is available.  Yes/No 12. Compr...

Bar Cutting/Bending Machine Inspection

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  Bar Bending/Cutting Machine Inspection Checklist 1. Power supply is taken through ELCB/RCCB rating 30 mA.             Yes/No 2. Whether the power supply cable is in good condition.                        Yes/No 3. Emergency switch is working.                                                              Yes/No 4. Double earthing is provided.                                                                  Yes/No 5. Machine located under weather shed/ protection from the rain.             Yes/No 6. Whether any ...

Hydra Inspection Checklist | F-15 Inspection Checklist |

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Inspection Checklist Hydra/F-15 1. Latch present in the hook.           2. Over hoist limit switch is installed in the crane.                                          3.SLI is installed and Load chart is displayed in the cabin.                                                                                   4. There are no hydraulic leaks.                  5. Front and reverse horn are functioning.    6. Back view mirrors are installed inside and outside the cabin.  7. Tyres are in good condition and no bolts are missing. 8. Slings are free f...

Hot Work Safety Precautions

 Hot Work:-  Means any activity that generates heat, flame, and/or sparks that could potentially cause a fire incident. Such may include welding, grinding, gas-cutting, pipe brazing, etc. Welding & Gas Cutting:- A.  Welding and gas cutting operations should be done only by qualified and authorized persons and as per IS Specifications and Code of Practice. B.    Welding and gas cutting should not be carried out in places where flammable or combustible materials are kept and where there is danger of explosion due to presence of gaseous mixtures. C. Welding and gas cutting equipment including hoses and cables shall be maintained in good condition. D    Barriers shall be erected to protect other persons from harmful rays from the work. When welding or gas cutting is done in elevated positions, precautions shall be taken to prevent sparks or hot metal falling on persons or flammable materials. E    Suitable type of protective clothing consis...