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EDITORIAL BOARD

R. Parameswaran

W.A. Balakumaran

P. Manoharan

P. Subramani

G.S. Swaminathan

Printed at Sunitha Printers, Chennai – 600 014

VOL: 12 No. 2 APRIL – JUNE 2013

QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ASSOCIATIONBlock III , Flat No. 28, Maanasarovar Apartments, 11-A, Arcot Road, Chennai – 600 116.

Tel : 044-24764101 E-mail: info@seaindia.org Website: www.seaindia.org

INDIAN SAFETY ENGINEERSEA (INDIA)

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NEBOSH Course Update 2

Factory Visit 2

34th Professional DevelopmentProgramme 3

Electric Flash 5

Ozone – The Air Cleaner 6

Machine Shop Safety andOperations Protocol 8

CASE STUDY 12

Worker killed by collapsedreinforced concrete pile 12

Explosion in Foundry 12

IN THE NEWS 14

900 Electrical Accidents inTamilnadu

Use of nuclear power preventsair-pollution deaths, greenhousegas emissions: Study

ILO calls for Global action to fightworkplace diseases

SEA (India) Mumbai Chapter 15

(Regn No: 1391 / 2000)[Registered under Societies Act, 1975]

FROM THE DESK OF PRESIDENTThe 63rd Executive Committee meeting of SEA was held on8th May 2013. The 34th Professional Development Programmewas held on 18th May 2013. Our journal “Indian SafetyEngineer” for the first quarter 2013 was released in April 2013and the next issue for the second quarter of 2013 will reachyou soon. Hope members would find the monthly ‘SafetyAlerts’ that are distributed in electronic form useful. A factoryvisit was arranged to Madras Atomic Power Station,Kalpakkam on 27th April 2013 and quite a good number ofmembers have participated and were benefited from the visit.

Mumbai Chapter of SEA has conducted their Executive Committee meeting on 8th

May 2013. Next Technical Meet is being arranged on 06-07-2013 on two topics, viz.,(1) Mech. Seal as a Safety Tool and (2) Awareness about Electrical Safety. Their focusstill remains on enrollment of new members. Let us wish Mumbai Chapter for theircontinued activities.

We are still awaiting for some news on the formation of Delhi Chapter and HaziraChapter.

SEA and SRU have renewed the MOU for conducting NEBOSH, IGC course at theirpremises. The 13th Batch of NEBOSH, IGC course is now scheduled on 14th October2013. We advise members to suggest their respective managements to consider deputingtheir Safety Officers, Safety Coordinators and Safety Committee Members in thispurposeful NEBOSH- IGC Course, towards achieving best safety results in theirorganisations. SEA will be too happy to extend necessary support and guidance inconducting this course for them.

As you are aware, Top rank holders of each batch of NEBOSH, IGC exams conductedby SEA are recognized by presenting citation and certificate to each of them. Now,as decided in the last AGM, it has been agreed to present similar citation and certificateto the Topper of Diploma in Industrial Safety (DIS) Exams conducted by RegionalLabour Institute (RLI), Chennai every year. Topper of 2011-12 batch of DIS examswas presented with the citation and certificate during their diploma distribution functionheld at RLI on 6th April 2013.

SEA (India) website, www.seaindia.org is now fully functional. Members may advisetheir Service providers / vendors to advertise their products / services in the exclusiveweb page available in the site towards bringing in awareness among members.

As requested by Automobile Association of South India, SEA has joined as a memberof the ‘Road Safety Federation’ promoted by them.

Membership directory is under preparation. Members are requested to fill up the updateforms already circulated to members through email and return them to Secretary /SEA office. For fresh forms, if required, please send your request to SEA office.

Awaiting to meet a good gathering of members during the 13th Anniversary of SEAand AGM scheduled at Chennai on 6th July 2013.

Best Wishes!

S. UlaganathanPresident, SEA (India)

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NEBOSH Course UpdateSEA India & Sri Ramachandra University have renewed the Memorandum of Understanding to conductthe NEBOSH course at their premises upto March 2014.

The next batch of NEBOSH course will commence on Thursday, October 14, 2013 and the admissionis in progress. To facilitate the resit candidates, the next examination will be conducted on 27th & 28th

October (Saturday & Sunday) of 2013 at Sri Ramachandra University.

SEA India encourages its members and other safety professionals to pursue this course to enhancetheir professional knowledge and career prospects. As the number of seats is limited to 20 only perbatch as per NEBOSH regulations, those who are aspiring to join this course are requested to contactthe Secretary, SEA India early by mail, info@seaindia.org or paramesh48@msn.com for gettingadmission.

RLI Topper

Shri S. Senthil Murugan, The First

Rank Holder of the Diploma in

Industrial Safety Course of the

30th batch (Academic year 2011-2012)

was presented Citation and Shield on

6th April 2013 by SEA India during the

Second All India Conference of

Occupational Safety & Health

programme on “Building & Maintaining

Occupational Safety & Health

Culture”.

FACTORIES VISIT TO MADRAS ATOMIC POWER STATION

Factory visit to Madras AtomicPower Station, Kalpakkam wasarranged by SEA India onSaturday, 27th April 2013.Around 25 membersparticipated in the visit. Themembers were taken all roundthe various parts of the factory,the nature of activities and thebest safety practices followed bythem were explained. Themanagement of MAPS madeelaborate arrangements for thevisit and the visit was very useful for the members. SEA India thank the MAPS management for allthe arrangements made and the hospitality.

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34TH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Thity Fourth Professional Develop-ment Programme was held onSaturday, 18th May 2013 at USHAFire Safety Training Hall, Chennai.Large number of SEA (India)members and invitees participated.

Mr. Milind M Harshe, ProjectManager, Escalator Plant, M/s.Johnson Lifts (P) Ltd., Oragadamdelivered a talk on “EscalatorSafety”. Shri J. Manoj Kumar,Installations Manager (Lifts-CMRL)delivered the Technical talk on“Lifts Safety”.

The meet was followed by High Teaand presentation of certificates tothe participants. The salientfeatures discussed during theprogramme is given in this article forthe benefit of the members whocould not participate in thisprogramme.

ESCALATOR AN OVERVIEW

Escalator is a moving staircase, adevice for carrying people betweenfloors of a building. They have thecapacity to move large number ofpeople and so is best suited forplaces like malls, airport, railwaystations etc. They are continuousand has no waiting interval.

The steps move atconstant pace in aninclined angle and arerequired to have movinghandrails to keep pacewith the movement ofsteps.

Planning Consideration:

A number of factors needto be considered like

• Type of building,

• Physicalrequirement,

• Traffic pattern,

• Available vertical &horizontal space.

Based on the above, asuitable type andarrangement can beselected.

Major components of anEscalator include:

• Top & Bottom floor plates• Truss• Drive Unit• Brake system• Steps• Skirting & Decking

• Handrail• Comb etc.

Safety:

Safety is a major concern inEscalator design. A number ofsafeties are built in to the system toprevent accidents, like:

Escalator Components Recommended Safety Symbols

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Shri J. Manoj Kumar, Installations Manager (Lifts-CMRL)delivered the Technical talk on “Lifts Safety” at the 34th

Professional Development Programme on 18th May, 2013.

Shri Milind M Harshe, Project Manager, Johnson Lifts (P) Ltd.,delivered the Technical talk on “Escalator Safety” during the34th Professional Development Programme on 18th May 2013.

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1. Broken drive chain contact2. Handrail entrance contact3. Comb plate impact switches4. Skirting contact5. Auto reversal monitor6. Step missing contact7. Deflection brushes8. Safety instructions etc.

Safety Tips:

• Face forward while enteringand hold the hand rail firmly.

• Watch your step whileentering or leaving and step offquickly on arrival.

• Never use an Escalatorbarefoot.

• Be careful about looseclothing, hold them carefully.

• Do not lean against theskirting.

• Do not stand close to theskirting.

• Do not place items on thehandrail or on the steps.

• Do not ride on the handrail.• Do not walk or run against the

direction of movement.• Do not use an in-operative

Escalator as a stairway.• Do not hold luggage in both

arms while entering anEscalator. Keep one hand freeto hold on to the handrail.

• When travelling with a child,hold their hand with one armand hold on to the handrailwith other arm.

• Do not allow children to sit orrun on an Escalator.

• Help children and elderlypeople to step into and off theEscalator.

• Children below 12 years shouldbe accompanied by elders.

OVERVIEW OF LIFTS

Lift:Lift is vertical transport equipmentused for transporting people andmaterials, between levels of abuilding or structure, powered byelectric motor or by hydraulicmeans.A modern day lift consists of a cabinor car mounted on the steelstructure called car-sling, andmoves inside an enclosed spacecalled lift shaft.

The car is pulled up by steel ropesattached to the car sling whichpasses over a grooved pulley calledsheave and is then connected to acounter weight at the other end.The sheave attached to the motor,when rotated moves the car up ordown. The friction between therope and the sheave provides thetraction, which gives this type of lift,the name.Initially AC motors were used toprovide the drive and in order toreduce the speed, a gear was used.The sheave was mounted to thegear output shaft.

With the advent of frequency drivesystem an accurate speed controlcould be achieved and so the gearwas eliminated and the sheave ismounted directly to the motor.A number of safety features areadded to the system to give safetyand confidence to the passengerstravelling inside the lift.Some of the Major components in aLift are listed as:

• Traction Machine• Car & Counter Weight• Guide & Brackets• Doors & Door safety• Suspension ropes• Speed Governor & Safety• Limit Switches• Load Weighing Device

• Signal equipment• Controller

A number of safeties are providedfor the safe travelling of the people.

Major safeties are listed as:

• Over-Speed Governor &Progressive Safety

• Door Safety Sensors & DoorOpen Key

• Spring Buffer - Car & CounterWeight

• Limit Switches• Automatic Rescue Device• Over Load Device• Emergency Light & Bell• 3 way Intercom System• Fire Man Rescue Operation

Lift operations can be performed asfollowing:

• Normal mode• Maintenance mode• Automatic rescue mode• Manual rescue mode• Emergency operation in the

event of fire

Automatic Rescue Mode:

In the event of power failure, theAutomatic Rescue Device (ARD)equipped with batteries supplementsthe power to move the car to thenearest floor in slow speed andopens the door after reaching thelevel.

Manual Rescue Mode:

When lift gets struck betweenlandings, in order to rescue thepassengers, manual assistance isprovided in releasing the brake androtating the machine to bring the liftto the nearest landing. Doors arethen opened manually andpassengers are evacuated.

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located at the evacuation floor ismanually activated and the liftcontrolled by the switch cancels allexisting calls and comes to theevacuation floor and opens the door.No further calls are registered.

What to do if you are struck in alift?

1. Wait for the ARD to rescuethe Lift to the nearest Landing.Incase ARD is not available Pushthe "Door Open" Button. If you arenear the landing the door will open.You can slowly and carefully step outof the Lift. Be sure to watch your

step as the Lift's floor may, or maynot, be level with the landing.

2. Remain Calm. If the door doesnot open, you are still safe. Do nottry to exit the Lift. Wait for trainedemergency personnel to arrive. Evenif the air temperature feels warm,there is plenty of air circulating inthe Lift and its shaft way.

3. Press the Alarm or PhoneButton, and use any availablecommunication systems.

• Push the alarm button and waitfor someone to respond to you.

• In new Lifts, there will be aphone button in addition tothe alarm button.

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• Some Lifts have a 3 - wayspeaker system or telephonethat will allow forcommunication between youand the building or rescuepersonnel.

4. Relax and DON'T try toextract yourself from the Lift

• NEVER try to exit a stalled/Stranded Lift car. It is extremelydangerous. ALWAYS wait fortrained emergency personnel.

• Your best course of action is torelax, get comfortable, and waitfor professional assistance.

• You may be inconvenienced butyou are SAFE.

All energized electrical equipmentcarry the danger of potential arcflash at any moment.

• Each year, more than 2,000people are admitted to burncenters with severe arc flashburns.

• Arc flashes can reach tempera-tures of 35,000°F and are fatalat distances up to 10 feet.

• These tremendous temperaturescan vaporize metal, resulting inpressure waves that can ruptureeardrums and collapse a person’slungs.

• Small pieces expelled from anarc flash can exceed speeds of700 mph, fast enough to comple-tely penetrate the human body.

ARC FLASH ACCIDENTPREVENTION

Best Practices

The following precautions should betaken before performing electricalwork to reduce the probability of anarc flash exposure:

o Label visual disconnectingdevices to identify the circuitthey protect.

ELECTRIC FLASH• Place Warning Labels on the

terminal covers of bottom feedcircuit breakers stating that the“Bottom terminal lugs remainenergized when the circuitbreaker is open.”

• Determine all possible sources ofelectrical supply to the specificequipment.

Use single line and schematicdrawings to aid in locating anypossible secondary sources such asbackfeeds, stored energy, or inducedvoltages.

• ALWAYS wear appropriatePersonal Protective Equipment(PPE) as defined in NFPA 70E(Standard for Electrical Safety inthe workplace) when doing anyelectrical work.

• Properly interrupt any loadcurrents, open disconnectingdevices for each source.

• Visually verify that all blades ofthe disconnecting devices arefully open when possible.

• Apply Lockout / Tagout devicesin accordance with establishedpolicy, your lock is your

PERSONAL key to stayingALIVE! Always use your ownlock. Never have someone elsedo it for you.

• Always TEST to ensure there isno voltage inside an electricalenclosure prior to working on it.Use adequately rated equip-ment to test each phaseconductor phase-to-phase andphase-to-ground. Before andafter each test, determine thatthe voltage detector is operatingsatisfactorily.

• Ground phase conductors withdevices rated for highestavailable fault duty.

• Consider nearby energized cir-cuits that could possibly contactthe de-energized circuit.

• Never assume that you knowhow a circuit is wired. Ask forhelp and/or consult a wiringdiagram/schematic if you areunsure.

• Avoid standing directly in frontthe control box when energizingand de-energizing the electricalcircuit.

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OZONE – THE AIR CLEANERIntroduction and Purpose

Ozone generators that are sold as aircleaners intentionally produce thegas ozone. Often the vendors ofozone generators make statementsand distribute material that lead thepublic to believe that these devicesare always safe and effective incontrolling indoor air pollution.

The purpose of this document is toprovide accurate informationregarding the use of ozone-generating devices in indooroccupied spaces. This information isbased on the most crediblescientific evidence currentlyavailable.

What is Ozone?Ozone is a molecule composed ofthree atoms of oxygen. Two atoms ofoxygen form the basic oxygenmolecule--the oxygen we breathethat is essential to life. The thirdoxygen atom can detach from theozone molecule, and re-attach tomolecules of other substances,thereby altering their chemical

composition.How is Ozone Harmful?The same chemical properties thatallow high concentrations of ozoneto react with organic materialoutside the body give it the abilityto react with similar organicmaterial that makes up the body,and potentially cause harmfulhealth consequences. Wheninhaled, ozone can damage thelungs. Relatively low amounts cancause chest pain, coughing,shortness of breath, and, throatirritation. Ozone may also worsenchronic respiratory diseases such asasthma and compromise the abilityof the body to fight respiratoryinfections. People vary widely intheir susceptibility to ozone. Healthypeople, as well as those withrespiratory difficulty, can experiencebreathing problems when exposed toozone. Exercise during exposure toozone causes a greater amount ofozone to be inhaled, and increasesthe risk of harmful respiratoryeffects.

Is there such a thing as “GoodOzone” and “Bad Ozone”?

The phrase “good up high – badnearby” has been used by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) to make the distinction be-tween ozone in the upper and loweratmosphere. Ozone in the upperatmosphere – referred to as “strato-spheric ozone” – helps filter outdamaging ultraviolet radiation fromthe sun. Though ozone in the strato-sphere is protective, ozone in theatmosphere – which is the air webreathe – can be harmful to therespiratory system. Harmful levels ofozone can be produced by the inter-action of sunlight with certainchemicals emitted to the environ-ment (e.g., automobile emissionsand chemical emissions of industrialplants). These harmful concentra-tions of ozone in the atmosphere areoften accompanied by high concen-trations of other pollutants, includ-ing nitrogen dioxide, fine particles,and hydrocarbons. Whether pure or

Table 1. Ozone Heath Effects and Standards

Health Effects

Potential risk of experiencing:

Decreases in lung function

Aggravation of asthma

Throat irritation and cough

Chest pain and shortness of breath

Inflammation of lung tissue

Higher susceptibility to respiratoryinfection

Risk Factors

Factors expected to increase risk andseverity of health effects are:

Increase in ozone air concentration

Greater duration of exposure for somehealth effects

Activities that raise the breathing rate(e.g., exercise)

Certain pre-existing lung diseases (e.g.,asthma)

Health Standards*

The Food and Drug Administration(FDA) requires ozone output of indoormedical devices to be no more than0.05 ppm.

The Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA) requires thatworkers not be exposed to an averageconcentration of more than 0.10 ppm for8 hours.

The National Institute of OccupationalSafety and Health (NIOSH)recommends an upper limit of 0.10ppm, not to be exceeded at any time.

EPA’s National Ambient Air QualityStandard for ozone is a maximum 8hour average outdoor concentration of0.08 ppm

(* ppm = parts per million)

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mixed with other chemicals, ozonecan be harmful to health.

Are Ozone generators effective incontrolling indoor air pollution?

Available scientific evidence showsthat at concentrations that do notexceed public health standards,ozone has little potential to removeindoor air contaminants.

There is evidence to show that atconcentrations that do not exceedpublic health standards, ozone is noteffective at removing many odor-causing chemicals.

If used at concentrations that do notexceed public health standards,ozone applied to indoor air does noteffectively remove viruses, bacteria,mold, or other biological pollutants.

Why is it difficult to control Ozoneexposure with an OzoneGenerator?

The actual concentration of ozoneproduced by an ozone generatordepends on many factors.Concentrations will be higher if a

more powerful device or more thanone device is used, if a device isplaced in a small space rather thana large space, if interior doors areclosed rather than open and, if theroom has fewer rather than morematerials and furnishings that adsorbor react with ozone and, providedthat outdoor concentrations of ozoneare low, if there is less rather thanmore outdoor air ventilation.

The proximity of a person to the ozonegenerating device can also affectone’s exposure. The concentrationis highest at the point where theozone exits from the device, andgenerally decreases as one movesfurther away.

Can Ozone be used in unoccupiedspaces?

Ozone has been extensively used forwater purification, but ozonechemistry in water is not the sameas ozone chemistry in air. Highconcentrations of ozone in air, whenpeople are not present, aresometimes used to helpdecontaminate an unoccupied spacefrom certain chemical or biological

contaminants or odors (e.g., firerestoration). However, little isknown about the chemical by-products left behind by theseprocesses. While high concen-trations of ozone in air may sometimesbe appropriate in thesecircumstances, conditions should besufficiently controlled to insure thatno person or pet becomes exposed.Ozone can adversely affect indoorplants, and damage materials suchas rubber, electrical wire coatings,and fabrics and art work containingsusceptible dyes and pigments.

Conclusion

Whether in its pure form or mixedwith other chemicals, ozone can beharmful to health.

When inhaled, ozone can damagethe lungs. Relatively low amounts ofozone can cause chest pain,coughing, shortness of breath and,throat irritation. It may also worsenchronic respiratory diseases such asasthma as well as compromise theability of the body to fight respiratoryinfections.

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Dear Members,

During the EC meeting held on 8th June 2013, it was decided to update the addresses of the Members of SafetyEngineers Association (India) and request you to fill the below mentioned form and send it to us immediately.

Full Name : ……………….……………….……………….……………….………………......

Membership No (if Known) : ……………….……………….……………….……………….………………......

Type of Membership : ……………….……………….……………….……………….………………......

Designation : ……………….……………….……………….……………….………………......

Address (Office) : ……………….……………….……………….……………….………………......

Address for Correspondence : ……………….……………….……………….……………….………………......

Phone (O) : ……………….……………….……………….……………….………………......

Phone (R) : ……………….……………….……………….……………….………………......

Mobile : ……………….……………….……………….……………….………………......

Email : ……………….……………….……………….……………….………………......

Members Signature (optional) : ……………….……………….……………….……………….………………......

These details are required at the earliest. You can mail these details to SEA (India) @seaindiachennai@rediffmail.com / safetyengineerschennai@gmail.com

KIND ATTENSION MEMBERS....!

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MACHINE SHOP SAFETY AND OPERATIONS PROTOCOLI. Purpose

This Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) outlines requirements to beconsidered by an authorized user ofthe Machine Shop as well asdescribes the normal operation of theequipment and any hazards that maybe encountered during normaloperation. Finally, the SOP explainshow to minimize any hazards andhow to respond in an emergencysituation. This document is to bereviewed one year from the date ofapproval or as conditions warrant,whichever is the shorter time period.

II. Personnel

Authorized Personnel: The MachineShop may be operated only byauthorized personnel who are fullycognizant of all safety issues involvedin the operation of such a device.These personnel are to ensure thatthe equipment is only operated in themanner laid out in this document. Tobecome an authorized user, one must:

• Complete Safety Orientation.

• Read and fully understand theSOP

• Receive training on theequipment by an authorized user.

• Sign the authorized user sheet toaffirm that the above steps havebeen completed.

Unauthorized personnel: Nounauthorized personnel may entermachinery area during operationsunless accompanied by an authorizeduser. All visitors must be briefed onproper safety protocol and must wearappropriate protective eyewearlocated on the premises.

III. Hazards

Safety is not often thought about asyou proceed through your daily tasks.Often you expose yourself to needlessrisk because you have experienced noharmful effects in the past. Unsafe

habits become almost automatic.You may drive your car withoutwearing a seat belt. You know thisto be unsafe, but you have done itbefore and so far no harm hasresulted. None of us really likes tothink about possible consequencesof an unsafe act.

A) Identifying shop Hazards

A machine shop is not so much adangerous place as a potentiallydangerous place. One of the bestways to be safe is to be able toidentify shop hazards before they caninvolve you in an accident. By beingaware of potential danger, you canbetter make safety part of your workin the machine shop.

B) Eye Protection

Eye protection is a primary safetyconsideration around the machineshop. Machine tools produce metalchips that may be very sharp, andthere is always a possibility thatthese metal chips may be ejectedfrom a machine at high velocity.Sometimes they can fly many feet.

Eye protection MUST be worn at alltimes in the machine shop. Thereare several types of eye protectionavailable.

• Plain safety glass- these haveshatter proof lenses. The mostcommon type of eye protectionworn in the machine shop.

• Side shield safety glasses- thesemust be worn around anygrinding operation.

• Safety goggle- the type that onlycovers the eyes, or is worn overprescription non-safety glasses.

• The full face shield- most oftenworn on work producing hotsparks or other flying debris.

C) Foot Protection

Shoes must be worn at all times inthe machine shop. A solid leathershoe is recommended. SANDALS

should not be WORN.

D) Ear Protection

Safety regulations are quite strictregarding exposure to noise. Severaltypes of sound suppressors and noise-reducing ear plugs must be worn.Noise is considered an industrialhazard if it is continually above 85decibels. If it is over 115 decibels forshort periods of time ear protectionmust be worn. Ear muffs or ear plugsshould be used wherever highintensity noise occurs. Sudden sharpor high-intensity noises are the mostharmful to your eardrums.

Sound level monitoring andassessment is available throughCampus EH&S. Contact your SafetyDepartment to schedule an EH&Ssite visit.

The Decibel level of various sounds• Painful sounds: Jet engines on

ground• Airplane on ground: reciprocating

engine.• Boiler factory. Pneumatic riveter.• Maximum street noise• Loud shout• Diesel truck Piano practice

Average city street• Dog barking Average

conversation• Average city office• Average city residence• One typewriter• Average country residence• Turning page of newspaper

Purring cat• Rustle of leaves in breeze• Gastrointestinal out gassing• Faintest audible sound

E) Grinding Dust and HazardousFumes

Grinding dust is produced byabrasive wheels and consists of

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extremely fine metal particles andabrasive wheel particles. Theseshould not be inhaled.

You should wear an approvedrespirator if you are exposed todangerous metals, such asberyllium, or the presence ofradioactivity in nuclear systems. Inthese situations, the spread ofgrinding dust must be carefullycontrolled. Note that one mustobtain proper safety training, healthexam, and respirator fit testing priorto using a respirator.

Some metals such as zinc give offtoxic fumes when heated abovetheir boiling point. Some of thesefumes when inhaled cause onlytemporary sickness, but other fumescan be severe or even fatal. Thefumes of mercury and lead areespecially dangerous, as their effectis cumulative in your body and cancause irreversible damage.Cadmium and beryllium compoundsare also very poisonous.

F) Clothing, Hair, and Jewelry

Avoid entanglement with themoving parts of the machinery.

Wear short-sleeved shirt or roll uplong sleeves above the elbow. Keepyour shirt tucked in. It isrecommended that you wear a shopapron. If you do wear a shop apron,keep it tied behind you. If apronstrings become entangled in themachine, you may be reeled in aswell. A shop coat may be worn aslong as you roll up ling sleeves. Donot wear fuzzy sweaters aroundmachine tools.

If you have long hair, keep itsecured properly. In industry, youmay be required to wear a hair netso that your hair cannot becomeentangled in a moving machine.The result of this can be disastrous.

Remove your rings before operatingany machine tool. These can causeserious injury if they should be

caught in a moving machine part.

G) Hand Protection

There is really no device that willtotally protect your hands frominjury. Next to your eyes, yourhands are the most important toolsthat you have. It is up to you to keepthem out of danger. Use a brush toremove chips from a machine. Donot use your hands. Chips are notonly razor sharp, they are oftenextremely hot. Resist the temptationto grab chips as they come from acut. Long chips are extremelydangerous. These can often beeliminated by properly sharpeningyour cutting tools. Chips should notbe removed with a rag. The metalparticles become imbedded in thecloth and they may cut you.Furthermore, the rag may be caughtin a moving machine.

Gloves must not be worn aroundmost machine tools, although theyare acceptable when working witha hand saw blade and whenremoving sharp chips from lathesand mills. If a glove should becaught in a moving part, it will bepulled in, along with the handinside it.

Various cutting oils, coolants andsolvents may affect your skin. Theresult may be a rash of an infection.Avoid DIRECT contact with theseproducts as much as possible andwash your hands as soon as possibleafter contact.

H) Lifting

Improper lifting can result in apermanent back injury that canlimit your physical activity the restof your life. Back injury can beavoided if you lift properly at alltimes. If you must lift a large orheavy object, get some help or usea fork lift. Don't try to be a“superman” and lift something thatyou know is too heavy. It is notworth the risk.

Objects within your liftingcapability can be lifted safely by the

following procedure:

• Keep your back straight.

• Squat down, bending yourknee.

• Lift smoothly, using the musclesin your legs to do the work. Keepyour back straight. Bending overthe load puts an excessive stresson your spine.

• Position the load so that it iscomfortable to carry. Watchwhere you are walking whencarrying a load.

• If you are placing the load backat the floor level, lower it in thesame manner you picked it up.

I) Carrying objects

If material is over six feet long itshould be carried in the horizontalposition. If it must be carried in thevertical position, be careful of lightfixtures and ceilings. If the materialis both long and over 25 kg in weight,it should be carried by two people,one at each end. Heavy stock, evenif it is short, should be carried by twopeople.

J) Scuffling and Horseplay

The machine shop has no place forscuffling and horseplay. This activitycan result in serious injury to you, afellow student, or worker. Practicaljoking is also very hazardous. Whatmight appear to be a comicalsituation to you could result in adisastrous accident to someone else.In industry, horseplay and practicaljoking are often grounds for dismissalof an employee.

K) Compressed Air

Most machine shops havecompressed air. This is needed tooperate certain machine tools. Oftenflexible air hoses are hanging aboutthe shop. A large amount of energycan be stored in a compressed gassuch as air. When this energy isreleased, extremely danger may bepresent. You maybe tempted blow

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chips from a machine tool usingcompressed air. This is notrecommended. The air will propelmetal particle at high velocity. Thecan injure you or someone on theother side of the shop. Use a brushto clean chips from the machine. Donot blow compressed air on yourclothing or skin. The air can be dirtyand the force can implant dirt andgerms into your skin. Air can be ahazard to ears as well. An eardrumcan be ruptured. A broken air hosewill whip about wildly and may causeinjury if you happen to be standingnearby and are struck.

L) Electrical

Electricity is another potentialdanger in a machine shop. Yourexposure to electrical hazard will beminimal unless you become involvedwith the machine maintenance. Amachinist is mainly concerned withto on and off control switch on amachine tool.

M) Machine Hazards

There are many machine hazards.Remember that a machine cannotdistinguish between cutting metaland cutting fingers. Do not thinkthat you are strong enough to stop amachine should you become tangledin moving parts. YOU ARE NOT.When operating a machine, thinkabout what you are going to dobefore you do it.

IV. Normal Operation

The operational procedures for eachpiece of equipment may be attachedto the back of this document or willbe on file in the machine shop SOPinstruction manuals.

V. Emergency Procedures

A) Injuries: If you should beinjured, report it immediately to yoursupervisor.

B) Power outage: If there is a poweroutage, turn off the equipment toavoid a hazardous situation whenpower is restored. It is advised thatall personnel in the machine shopexit the shop area until properlighting is restored.

C) Earthquake: If there is anearthquake, turn off the equipmentand immediately take cover eitherbeneath a table or door frame.Avoid areas where equipment andmaterials may fall, dislodged, orbecome projectiles. When theshaking has subsided, check for thesafety of others and yourself, and ifpossible exit the buildingimmediately.

D) Emergency Evacuation Alarms:If there is an emergency alarm, turnoff the equipment immediately,check for other occupants in themachine shop, exit the buildingimmediately, and report to thebuilding evacuation staging arealocated in the front of thebuilding.(Assembly Point)

Authorized UsersI have read and understood theStandard Operating Procedures for

the Machine Shop.Appendix A - SHOP CLEAN UPPOLICYAt the end of your work time you areexpected to clean up the machines youworked on including the area aroundthem: base, chip pans, etc.Each drill area must be left clean, soif you drill a hole on the drill press, andthen go to use the mill you must cleanthe drill press first, before you use themill.After using a machine, tear down allsetups and return the machine to itsstandard setup. Milling machinesshould be left with a vise securelymounted on the center of the table.The machine shop is a potentiallydangerous environment. By followinga few safety rules and applying a lot ofcommon sense you will be able tosafely produce quality machine work.We encourage you to plan yourmachining tasks before you come intothe shop. Think before you cut! Wealso encourage you to take your timein the shop. You will find that if youwork slowly and carefully you willobtain the desired results more quicklythat if you hurry. The following is a listof shop rules to help you safely producemachine work of consistent quality.Federal and state laws require safetyglasses be worn at all times in the shoparea. All corrective glasses with theexception of contact lenses provideadequate eye protection. Glasses mustbe worn whenever you are in the shopregardless of whether you are workingor not. Laser safety glasses andsunglasses are not acceptable safetydevices because of their tinting.To safely work in the machine shop,you need to be properly dressed. Youmust wear closed shoes on your feet toprotect you from falling objects andmetal chips. Sandals are notacceptable. Also long sleeves must berolled up and long hair tied up orcontained in a cap so they do notbecome caught in any rotatingmachinery. Rings should be taken off.Gloves are not allowed to be worn inthe shop except for handling dirty or

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sharp material. They are never to beworn when running any machines.This also includes rubber gloves.

It is strongly recommended that aminimum of two people be present inthe student shop in case there is anaccident. If you need to work late atnight or on the weekend and it is notpossible to have someone accompanyyou, let someone know where you aregoing and when you plan to return. Besure that all people you bring in to theshop with you have safety glasses,appropriate shoes, and that they knowwhere the emergency power shutoffswitch , the fire extinguisher and thephone are located.

The machine shop is not a place toexperiment. Since the machine shop isa potentially dangerous environmentno operations that you are not entirelysure will work, should never be tried.If you are not absolutely sure you knowwhat you are doing, ask.

As a user of the machine shop it is yourresponsibility to immediately tend toany potentially dangerous situationthat you come across regardless ofwhether or not you have caused it.Encourage your shop-mates to wearsafety glasses. Clean up spilled oil byspreading oil sorb on the spill.

Chips should be removed from the t-slots of the table. Lathes should be leftwith an empty collet chuck or three-jaw on the spindle. Nothing should bein the tailstock and the cutting toolshould be removed from the tool post.

Brush all of the chips off the machineand place them in the trash. Do notuse compressed air for this. Once mostof the chip is removed go ahead andblow the ones you missed on the floor.When the chips are removed, wipe alloil and dust from the machine with arag. Be sure to clean the chip pan orthe lather and the base of the mill.Then sweep the floor around yourwork area and throw the sweeping intothe trash.

If the supervisor determines that anyperson neglected to clean a machine or

shop area that he or she was using, thatperson must immediately return andperform the required cleanup to thesupervisor's satisfaction.

Appendix B - PROCEDURE FORMACHINE SHOP ACCIDENTS

In the event of a machine shopaccident, follow the procedure below:

• Ensure that the machine is shutoff.

• Provide for the safety of thepersonnel (first aid, evacuation,etc.) as needed. Note - if an eyeinjury is suspected, have theinjured person keep his/her headupright and still to reduce bleedingin the eye. A physician shouldevaluate machine injuries as soonas possible.

• Obtain medical assistance foranyone who may be injured.

• If there is a fire, pull the alarm,and contact the fire department bycalling from a cell phone. Do notfight the fire unless it is very smalland you have been trained in firefighting techniques.

• Inform the Office of EnvironmentHealth, & Safety (EH&S) as soonas possible.

• After the incident, do not resumeuse of the machinery until theEH&S has reviewed the incidentand approved the resumption ofwork.

Appendix C - IMPORTANTFACTORS TO REMEMBER

1. All shop users are responsible forcleanup as described below.

2. Do not walk out of arms reach ofa running machine.

3. Report any broken or missing toolsto BNC Director or supervisor, sothey can be repaired. Never useanything but sharp, unbrokentools. A dull tool requires highercutting forces to do the same workas a sharp too. Increased forcecauses accidents and damagedwork pieces.

4. All work must be securely clampedin the machine before any work isdone.

5. Resist the temptation to pull chipsaway from the cutter with yourfingers. They are sharp and hot. Ifyou must remove the chips use apair of pliers.

6. Never blow compressed air into alarge pile of chips. Use a brush toremove most of the chips thanblow. Never blow air towardsanother worker. Never blowcompressed air onto your skin orhair.

7. Do not grind non-ferrous materialon the grinder. It eventually causesthe grinding wheel. To crack andfly apart. The grinder is forsharpening cutting tools only. Usethe belt sander if you want to grindsomething that is not a cuttingtool. When turning the grinder ondo not stand directly in front of thewheels, wait until they have comeup to full speed. Never ever cleanany grinder or sander withcompressed air!

8. Lathe and drill chuck keys mustnever be left resting in a chuck.

9. Do not leave a machine set up andunattended for any longer than ahalf hour without the consent ofthe shop supervisor. If left forlonger the set up will be torn downwhen the machine is needed.

Appendix D. GO OVER SAFETYCHECK LIST

1. Do I know how to operate thismachine?

2. What are the potential hazardsinvolved?

3. Are all guards in place?4. Are my procedures safe?5. Am I doing something that I

probably should not do?6. Have I made all the proper

adjustments and tightened alllocking bolts and bolts?

7. Is the work piece secured properly?8. Do I have proper safety

equipment?9. Do I know where the STOP

SWITCH is?10. Do I think about safety in

everything I do?

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CASE STUDY

CASE STUDY 1:

WORKER KILLED BY COLLAPSEDREINFORCED CONCRETE PILE

Location: Construction site

WHAT HAPPENED:

A construction worker washacking a reinforced concrete (RC)pile at the basement level of abuilding, which had beenexcavated. The soil behind the RCpile loosened and slipped down dueto the absence of shoring (a safetymeasure required to prevent soilcollapse in an excavation site). Thisresulted in the subsequent collapse

of the RC pile that had been fullyhacked thorough, and the collapsedRC pile fell onto the worker,thereby killing him.

ROOT CAUSE FOR THEACCIDENT:

Loose soil and the collapse of thesoil is the root cause for theaccident.

REMEDIAL ACTION:

The employer should ensure thesafety of workers performing

excavation works.

Risk Assessment with specificreference to the tasks has to becarried out.

The hazards identified should bethoroughly monitored by competentperson so as to ensure safety. Thehazard identification should includesoil movement resulting fromexcavation and hazards posed by themachines used, collapse ofexcavation, falling into theexcavation, checking the integrityand strength of any retainingstructure prior to excavation.

All foreseeable workplace hazardsare to be identified and effectivecontrol measures are to be put inforce which has to includedevelopment of safe workprocedures, providing shoring at the

excavation site aswell as ensuringadequate workersupervision.

Regular safetybriefings may alsobe resorted tobefore entry intoan excavation.

• Conduct regularsafety briefings be-

fore entry into anexcavation.

CASE STUDY 2:

EXPLOSION IN FOUNDRY

WHAT HAPPENED?

The accident took place in afoundry where manufacture of castiron parts used in the automobileindustry, the building industry,heating installations, mechanicalindustry, farming etc. were carriedon with an employment of around300 employees..

On an annual basis, the foundryproduces approximately 25,000Tonnes of grey cast iron and 15,000Tonnes of spheroidal graphite (SG)cast iron.

Grey cast iron is produced using acupola furnace, while the SG castiron process involves electric ovens.

The involved unit:

The melting workshop involved inthis accident comprises among otherequipment two cupola furnaceseach with a maximum productioncapacity of 150 tonnes/day. Thesefurnaces are supplied with coke andoperate in alternation every otherday for periods extending at most 16hours.

The various manufacturing stagesinclude:

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Stage Operational details

Load preparation Mixing of alloy component elements Transfer onto the furnace loading platform

Cast iron melting Introduction of load via a bridge crane / skip Melting of the load in eitherthe cupola furnace or an induction furnace Slagging (manual removal ofimpurities)

Discharge Emptying of ovens or cupola furnaces using a ladle

SG processing Introduction of an alloy (iron-silicon-magnesium) in molten cast iron

Casting Casting in the moulding machine: -mould installation -sand filling -compressionand formation of the sand mould -manual or automatic ladle casting

Cupola drop Discharge (once a day) from the cupola furnace bottom of molten residue(slag, cast iron, coke) into a heat-resistant skip

Shake-out Separation of the parts and sand moulds using a vibrating belt

Finishing Mechanical treatment of parts: shot-blasting, grinding, heat treatment

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The accident:

An explosion occurred on Monday,corresponding to the time of acupola drop. The door located onthe lower section of the cupolafurnace was opened as fordischarging the products remainingonce the melting process wascompleted (incandescent coke, castiron and slag residue) into a skip setup below the furnace. This metallicreceptacle was lined with refractorycement.

An employee was positioned at adistance of 10 metres from the skipas a precaution to control anyeventual fire outbreak.

The explosion took place at the timethe molten residue was beingdropped into the skip.

Consequences of the accident:

Pieces of coke, cast iron and slagwere projected inside the building.Emergency response units werenotified and company personnelevacuated and then reassembled atpremises located beyond the dangerzone. External fire-fighters securedthe damaged zone and oversaw thesafe evacuation of all personnel.

The employee positioned 10 metresfrom the cupola drop zone wasburned on the face and arms by thehot air blast of the explosion,necessitating a 4-day hospital stay;a second employee, found in a stateof shock and treated onsite by thefire-fighting crew, was able to reportfor work two days hence.

The roof was destroyed over a 30 m²area resulting in huge propertydamage, however installation ofthe cupola furnace sustained nodamage whatsoever; production

could thereby resume the next dayaccording to the regular scheduleand under normal operatingconditions.

The explosion blast caused dust thathad accumulated on the metalframe of the building to fall to thefloor. The zone damaged by theexplosion was quickly cleaned. Norainfall was recorded at the time ofthis event, which served to avoidany runoff of contaminatedstormwater to the soil. Moreover, nofire extinction water needed to besprayed.

The probable cause for theaccident:

The projection of molten metal dueto either the contact between waterand metal or the formation of a gasaccumulation (CO / H2) is theprobable cause for the accident.Such projections are capable ofinitiating a fire.

The water / molten metal reactioncan cause this accident: therefractory cement lining the residuerecovery skip was only set into placethe same morning and the dryingperiod proved insufficient. Thisskip, intended to serve as areceptacle for residue after melting,contained residual humidity. Waterentering into contact with moltenresidue either triggers a vapourexplosion (purely physicalphenomenon) or leads to theformation and subsequent explosionof hydrogen or CO (chemical redoxphenomenon).

Remedial Measures:

1. Technical Measures:

o Removal of humidity in the metalskip, for the purpose of eliminatingthe risk of explosion due to contactbetween residue after melting (cast

iron residue) and water, i.e.acquisition of three skips so as tobetter manage equipmentutilization and ensure sufficientdrying time for the refractorycement (36 hrs).

• storage of this containmentcapacity at a site protected fromwater;

• drying of the skip intended fordaily cupola drop using a gasburner;

2. Organisational measures:

• The number of individualsworking in the hazardous (so-called "protection") zone wherethe cupola drop takes place canbe minimized.

• clearly identifying theprotection zone by demarcatingThe boundary around thecupola furnace can be protectedby clear demarcation.

• A sound alarm designed tonotify personnel during thecupola drop period can beinstalled.

• Designating a cupolasupervisor with the responsibilityto trip the alarm and ensurethat the protection zone isalways free of any unprotectedor unauthorised individuals canbe considered

• The head of operations may beadvised to periodically verifythat the refractory cement liningthe skip is well dried.:

• The Supervisor may furtherensure that all concerned workmen wear protective gear suchas helmet with a face shield,safety jacket and aluminisedgloves, and appropriate pantsduring foundry work.

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DISCLAIMER: All information contained in this Journal, were obtained from sources, believed to be reliable and are collated, basedon technical knowledge and experience, currently available with the Editorial Board of SEA (India). While SEA (India) recommendsreference to or use of the contents by its members and subscribers, such reference to or use of contents by its members or subscribersor third parties, are purely voluntary and not binding. Therefore the Editorial Board of this Journal or SEA (India) assumes no liabilityor responsibility whatsoever towards any bad or undesired consequences.

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IN THE NEWS

900 Electrical Accidents in TamilnaduThe number of electrical accidents in the state was about 900 in2012-2013 according to the Chief Electrical Inspectorto Govt of Tamilnad. He has further said the fatal and nonfatal accidents were slightly higher than the previousyear.

The state had more than 7500 HT consumers( Industrial & Commercial) . Inspectors conduct mandatory inspectionsonce a year in all these installations. Inspectors are given instruments to measure power supply, leakage etcduring inspections.

As regards increase in the use of new equipments & gadgets in buildings, he said to ensure safety, Industries& commercial establishments should engage electrical contractors with licence, electricians & helpers who arecertified and also got the approval from the Electrical Inspectorate for installations.

The use of standardized products and involving contractors would help in bringing down accidents.

For instance, in the case of uninterrupted power supply system, the selection of battery & the location of thesystem in a building are important.

When the electrical design is prepared for a building, provision should be made for future needs. Engaging a contractorwith licence would ensure that these safety measures are adopted.

When companies add new gadgets in their units, they should report it to the Tamilnadu Generation & DistributionCorporation (TNGEDCO).

The Inspectorate gives Safety Certificates for generator (above 10 KVA) installations and monitors the electricalinstallations in high tension units and multi storeyed buildings.

Source: The Hindu

Use of nuclear power prevents air-pollution deaths,greenhouse gas emissions: Study

The use of nuclear power has led to prevention of 1.84 million air pollution-related deaths globally and has alsoprevented the release of 64 billion tons of greenhouse gases that might have erupted from burning coal and otherfossil fuels, a new study has revealed.

Pushker A. Kharecha and James E. Hansen from the International Energy Agency have said that nuclear powerhas the ability to aid in controlling of both global climate change and illness and death associated with air pollution.

Both the researchers analyzed nuclear power's benefits in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and air pollution deathskeeping in mind Fukushima accident in Japan that could overshadow the benefits of nuclear energy.

The study based upon calculations of prevented mortality and greenhouse gas emissions for the period 1971-2009,confirmed that nuclear power can prevent deaths from 420,000 to 7 million by mid-century, and prevent emissionof 80-240 billion tons of the greenhouse gases linked to global warming.

The study that appeared in the ACS journal Environmental Science and Technology further proved that large-scaleexpansion of unconstrained natural gas use will not help in mitigating the climate problem and will cause far moredeaths than the expansion of nuclear power.

ILO calls for Global action to fight workplace diseasesOn Sunday, April 28, 2013, World Day for Safety & Health at workplace, the International Labour Organization(ILO) has called for an urgent and vigorous global campaign to tackle the growing number of work related diseases,which claim an estimated 2 million lives a year.

In a statement, the ILO Director General said that the ultimate cost of occupational diseases is human life. Hefurther said, “Occupational Diseases impoverishes workers and their families and may undermine whole communitieswhen loose their most productive workers. Meanwhile the productivity of enterprises is reduced and the financialburden on the state increases as the cost of health care rises. Where social protection is weak or absent,many workers as well as their families lack the care and support-they need. Prevention is the key to tackle the

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burden of occupational diseases and it is more effective & less costly than treatment and rehabilitation”.

He added that I L O was calling for a paradigm of prevention with comprehensive and coherent action targetingoccupational diseases, not merely injuries.

Further a fundamental step is to recognize the frame work provided by ILO’s International Labor Standards for effectivepreventive actions and promoting their ratification and implementation.

In his remarks on the World Day, the head of the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) said:

“The ILO is well placed to lead a concerted and holistic effort to address Occupational Safety and Health challengesby providing integrated web based information that is practical and easily accessible to work place actors, preventionand treatment centres, employers and workers organization, enforcing authorities and Labour Inspectorate”.

General secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC ) said “Our societies must not accept thatworkers can loose their health to make a living. And we must not forget that occupational diseases put a hugeburden on families and the public purse- a burden that is preventable. Harnessing the knowledge of workers backedby their unions is crucial for preventing deaths and illness. Protection including through respect for workers, rightto trade union representation and Government legislation and Enforcement following ILO standards and guidanceshould be expanded.”

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S E A (INDIA) - MUMBAI CHAPTER ACTIVITIESSEA (India) Mumbai Chapter meeting was held on 18th May, 2013 atMumbai. The minutes of the meeting is given below for the informationof all members.

1. Dr. Pant welcomed the working committee members as well as thenew members who had expressed their willingness to join thecommittee.

2. Meeting started with Safety contact from Reliance team. Few keyInformation on driving safety was shared with the members.

3. The committee discussed on the new members, who have showntheir interest to join the SEA-India - Mumbai Chapter workingcommittee. As Mumbai chapter has few vacant positions due to themovement of Mr. Jayakumar and Mr. Sridher from Mumbai region,it was decided to replace them with new members. Secretary toensure our new member Mr. Kale, completes all required formalitiesbefore he can take-up this responsibility.

4. Following members will be part of the new working committee forthe year 2013-14.

President - Dr. Pant, Reliance Industries Ltd.Vice President - Mr. S.V. Kale, Tata Power (New)Secretary - Mr. P.A. Murali, Clariant Chemicals (India) Ltd.Joint Secretary - Mr. Balachandran, Total Oil India Ltd. (New)Treasurer - Ms. Sneha Sriram, Fugro India Limited.Member - Mr. Ninadh Chikhlikar, SodexoMember - Mr. Thiyagarajan, L&T Power (New)

5. Dr. Pant while welcoming the new members expressed the needto increase membership of Mumbai Chapter, to have more activeinvolvement and sharing of knowledge among the professionals.He expressed the composition of our Mumbai chapter should notonly consist of Safety professionals, but should also includeRegulators (Retired and Active), Fire professionals and studentspursuing the safety profession.

6. Members shared a number of ideas to increase the currentmembership level. A Few options agreed were :

a. Member get members. Each member should Identify atleast 5 moremembers who can join the forum.

b. Student members : Discuss with TBIA and other safety professionalinstitutes. Share SEA-India presentation and prepare some write-up, which can be displayed at these institutes.

7. Check with HQ, whether any concession can be given to the newstudent members who are interested in joining the forum.

8. Dr. Pant suggested we also update the current Mumbai chaptermembership details, as the last update was done in 2011. ContactHQ to get the latest list of all active members of the Mumbai region.

9. Discuss with HQ for issue of SEA Member card for all the membersof the Mumbai region.

10. Discuss with HQ for receiving Safety Flash and Quarterly SafetyJournal to all the members as some of the members felt they donot get the update.

11. Get latest update of the Membership fee requirements for all categoryof memberships. This should be reflected in the Mumbai applicationform.

12. It was decided to have the next technical meeting at Total Oil IndiaLimited.

13. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from Mr. Murali forthe active participation and contribution of the committee members.

The next meeting will be held on 6th July, 2013 at Total Oil India Limited.The topic of discussion would be:

1. Mech. Seal as a Safety Tool - Faculty Mr. D.V. Kulkarni (Timeduration - 30 minutes)

2. Awareness about Electrical Safety - Faculty Mr. J.G. Khadilkar(Time duration - 45 minutes)

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