unit igc3: health and safety practical application · 3 report - main findings of the inspection...

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

UNIT IGC3: HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Student Name: Student Number: Date of Submission:

IGC3 – The Health and Safety Practical Application

Candidate and course provider declarations: For completion by the candidate: I declare that the work submitted for this practical application assessment i.e. the completed observation sheets and the report to management, is my own work. I recognise that contravention of this statement constitutes malpractice and may result in my being subject to the penalties set out in the NEBOSH Malpractice policy.

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INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE Assessor’s marking sheet (2011 specification)

IGC3 – THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION Date of practical application Name of assessor

Course provider number

Course provider name

Student number Student name

Criteria

Maximum marks

available

Assessor’s marks awarded

NEBOSH moderated

marks (if different)

1 Completion of observation sheets

1.1 Range and number of hazards/good practice 15

1.2 Identification of suitable control measures and timescales

15

2 Report - Introduction and Executive Summary

2.1 Introduction providing an overview of the chosen area

5

2.2 Executive summary 5

3 Report - Main findings of the inspection

3.1 Quality of interpretation of findings and clear references to strengths and weaknesses

15

3.2 Identification of possible breaches of international standards

5

3.3 Persuasiveness / conciseness / technical content 10

4 Report - Conclusions and Recommendations

4.1 Clear and concise conclusions which are clearly related to report findings and are effective in convincing management to take action

15

4.2 Recommendations which present realistic actions to improve health and safety in the chosen area

15

TOTAL MARKS Grades:

100

Outcome: PASS (60% or more) REFER (less than 60%)

Date assessed ____ / ____ / ____

Assessor’s signature ______________________

Date received by course provider ____ / ____ / ____

Date received by NEBOSH

(if applicable) _____ / _____ / _____

Assessor’s additional comments on the practical application:

ASSESSED BY (name in block letters) ________________________________________________ The mark sheet must be retained by the Course Provider and sent to NEBOSH only if requested.

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NEBOSH Moderator’s comments:

INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE Candidate’s observation (2011 specification) sheet IGC3 – THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION Sheet number: 1 of 7

Student name: SIJO RAJAN Student number: 00135935 Place inspected: Dodsal Const. Co. 20” Water project, New Mumbai Date of inspection: 23/03/12

Observations Control measures Timescale

Hazards / Good practice Immediate, medium and longer-term actions (immediate,

1 week, etc)

1) Security checking in the main entrance of the site was quite appreciable. Which indeed help to prevent unauthorised entry to site & its premises? 2) Over speeding of vehicles were noticed in the site area. This would lead to accidents. 3) Elevation difference found in ROW (Right off Way) its posing hazard of vehicle falling in where the depth very from 3mts to 10mts in different location. 4) Excavation trench was found without any barriers & caution boards and the welding crew moving very close, which would lead to serious accidents, such as falling of persons & vehicles. 5) Found grit blaster was doing blasting with out any respiratory protection and suitable PPEs, and found that there is no suitable respiratory equipment available at site / store.

Continual Improvement Establish & enforcement of site rules. Drivers should be trained for safe driving. Speed control system should be implemented. Segregated traffic routes for vehicles. If possible eliminate the hazard by isolate the area from vehicle movement / unauthorised entry. If not possible reduce the hazard by providing dividers and hard barriers the area with adequate caution boards Hard barricading around the excavation area and good visible signage’s including Placing warning light for night as well. Provide diversions for vehicle movement & persons. Provide flickering light if any activities required at night Respiratory protection to be provided and it shall be worn. Reduce air born dust by wetting cleaning, safety helmet, overalls with hoods, gloves, hearing protection shall be worn.

To be continued Immediate Immediate 1 week 1 month Immediate Immediate Immediate Immediate 1 week 1 week To be continued

INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE Candidate’s observation (2011 specification) sheet IGC3 – THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION Sheet number: 2 of 7 Student name: SIJO RAJAN Student number: 00135935 Place inspected: Dodsal Const. Co. 20” Water project, New Mumbai Date of inspection: 23/03/12



1 week, etc)

6) Path way blocked by construction materials such as bricks which may lead to slip, trip and fall. 7) Workers were found smoking near the waste hazardous materials stacked area, which may lead to a fire accident. 8) No appropriate PPE”s is worn by the workforce except helmet. 9) 3nos. depressurized fire extinguishers were found in the hazardous material stacked area.

Remove material from the path way. Proper designated area should be proved for the stacking of materials. Improve work layout with designated walk way. House keeping to be maintained Separate smoking booth/area to be provided with adequate ventilator / exhaust and dustbin Provide adequate signage & fire extinguishers Proper awareness training should be provided. Implement & enforcement of site safety rules. Provide appropriate PPE”s. Regular Monitoring. Conduct proper in-house training for the usage of PPE”s & its importance. Mentioned fire extinguishers to be replaced Fire extinguisher to be inspected periodically and records to be maintained Approved 3

rd party certified fire

extinguishers to be in used

Immediate 1 week 1 month Every day 2 days 1 week 2 week Immediate Immediate Every day 2 week Immediate Every month Recommended




1 week, etc)

10) Wedges were not provided on all the four sides of the stringed pipes 11) Uncertified lifting tools were used for pipe lifting. 12) Observed that pneumatic air compressor was using improperly Homemade chain is fitted in hose connector instead of whip arrestor, hoses spread on floor and earthing / grounding not provided. . 13) Workers doing their work in extreme hot temperature. This will lead to health problems such as heat stroke.

Proper wedge to be provided. Following correct storing practices. Improve housekeeping. All lifting equipments to be certified by approve 3

rd party.

Colour code to be applied. All lifting equipment to be inspected frequently.. Lifting equipments should be kept in a proper & designated area. Trained personnel to handle. Wipe arrestor to be fitted on hose connector. Check the hoses and connections and ensure they are in good condition. Lay the hoses properly so that they do not pose a tripping hazard. Proper earting / grounding to be provided to electric shock by static electricity. Regular work breaks should be provided Provide adequate quantity of water with dehydrated salt as per instruction to workers Provide proper rest in shade. Adequate PPEs to be in used

Immediate Continue Every day Every 6 month and follow up Before in use Always Safe working practise 1 week Every day Every time Immediate Immediate Every day Immediate Every time




1 week, etc)

14) It was noticed that worker working on sub standard / in-complete scaffolding at the site, there is a chance of collapse and probability of fall of materials as well as workers. No toe boards and guardrails are provided and some place planks are missing. 15) Flammable materials such as paint, fuel, and oil are stored in properly at site. This may cause fire accident.

Stop working on the scaffolding Scaffolding shall be erected by skilled persons. Use standard materials for scaffolding Erect the scaffold properly. Ensure the ground is level and firm. Use base plates and sole plates. Means of access and egress should be only through ladders Make sure there is no gap between the planks. Provide toe board. Guard rails and mid rails should be in place. All scaffolders should be experienced and trained. A trained scaffold supervisor should supervise the job and inspect and certify before use. Scafftag to be in used House keeping to be maintained Provide netting for safeguarding others from falling debris. Safety harness should be used. Handle the flammable materials safely. Provide proper shade with adequate signage. Keep flammable material separately with name board. MSDS to be maid available with the material. Have the fire fighting equipment in readiness.

Immediate. 1 week 1 week 1 week 1 week Every time 1 day Every time Every time Every time




1 week, etc)

16) It was observed that 25 ton mobile crane used for laying the pipe in the trench which was close to the overhead power lines. 17) Chain pulley block serial no.08030188. With defective safety latches in use for lifting operation

Stop the lifting activities Eliminate the hazard by isolate / de-energise the power line If not possible reduce the hazard by providing proper earthling and insulation of power lines, or by maintaining safe distance safe distance from power line as below: 11 KV – 33 KV = 5.2 M 33KV – 66 KV = 6M 66KV – 132 KV = 6.7M 275KV = 7M 400KV = 7.3M Training should be given to the operator and bandsman. Remove the chain pulley Supervisor /foreman to ensure use of proper chain pulley block All lifting equipments to be certified by approve 3

rd party.

Colour code to be applied. All lifting equipment to be inspected frequently.. Lifting equipments should be kept in a proper & designated area. Trained personnel to handle.

Immediate. When required Before restarting the activity. Immediate Always Every 6 month and follow up Before in use Always Safe working practise




1 week, etc)

18) A JCB had began digging trench with in civil area for control building area. The trenching was performed unsupervised, with out PTW 19) Workers were found carrying full cement bags from the ground floor to the third floor. There was no special tools or equipments provided for handling such heavy load. It may lead to musculoskeletal disorder due to poor posture and awkward movement. 20) Found that compressed gas cylinders stored improperly. Acetylenes and Oxygen empty & full cylinders kept together and some cylinders are lying on the ground at cylinder storage area.

Stop the digging activities All activities shall be performed by proper supervision All activities should be carried out under coverage of PTW system Use mechanical hoist for raising and lowering materials. Load can be evenly distributed to the safe limit Training of employees in manual handling techniques. Provide appropriate PPE Proper storage shade to be made Compressed gas cylinders to be handled and stored safely. Thy oxygen and acetylene cylinders must be separated should maintain a distance of 20 feet away from each other in the storage area. Empty and full cylinder of both oxygen and acetylene must be separated. Valves of the cylinder must be protected with caps. Transportation of the cylinder must be done either in trolley or by vehicle. (Manual handling is strictly banned) Both cylinder must be in upright position in a trolley & they should be chained properly also.

Immediate Always Implement and continues follow up 1 month 1 week 2 week Immediate 1 week Immediate / always




1 week, etc)

21) Workers ablution blocks are in a poor unhygienic condition & pose a serious health risk. There does not appear to be a regular cleaning, maintenance or inspection schedule. 22) Workers’ bathroom showers are dirty, broken, with no shower heads, tabs or taps. There does not appear to be a regular cleaning, maintenance or inspection schedule, due to the amount of mould found in the shower trays and walls. 23) Stress is high due to high target of works, poor weather condition and overtime works. 24) Welfare / sanitary, lack of soap and paper towels, in a number of toilets. 25) Site safety team giving their full effort to give good working environment to the workforce and implementing the safety standards

Provide well and hygienic refreshment facilities to the workforce. Ablution blocks to be clean frequently Cleaning schedule to be in place Maintaining good house keeping. Provide well and hygienic refreshment facilities to the workforce. Bathroom shower to be clean frequently Damaged showers to be replaced. Cleaning schedule to be in place. Maintaining good house keeping. Defined work hours Achievable targets Provide adequate rest and holiday Job rotation Supply items when needed Appreciated

Immediate. Every day 2 days All ways Immediate. Every day 1 week 2 days All ways Immediate Immediate 1 week 1month Immediate Continue

INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE (2011 specification) UNIT IGC3 – THE HEALTH AND

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICAITON Student number: 00135935

Location: Dodsal Const. Co. 20” Water project, New Mumbai Date of review: 27/03/2012

Introduction:

This report is generated on the basis of inspection conducted at Dodsal Cont. & Eng. Co. 20”

Water line project, New Mumbai from 10:00 hrs – 15:00 hrs on 23/03/2012. This inspection

was a part of ongoing survey of all the major construction sites across the state to identify

health & safety standards maintained in all the companies. The construction site activities

were ongoing thus I observed certain and highlighted some of the more serious deficiencies

below, which will require immediate attention. The listed observations, together with

actions, which will require to be taken ensuring the construction site presents a safe place to

work. The inspection sheets are appended to the back of this report.

INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE (2011 specification) Candidate report template UNIT IGC3 – THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICAITON Student number: 00135935 Location : Dodsal Const. Co. 20” Water project, New Mumbai Date of review 27 /03/2012

Executive Summary

The construction activity was a combination of so many activities such as mechanical,

electrical, instrumentation, civil, scaffolding, material handling, lifting operation etc. Were

we observed numerous hazards within the (construction site), some of which require

managements immediate action as they breach current health and safety legislation and

provide unsafe working conditions for employees/ staff even visitors.

1) Breaches of statutory duties can result in criminal prosecution and fines as per Indian

Factory Act 1948.

2) Failing to comply with improvement or prohibition notice can result in fines as per Indian

Factory Act 1948.



Location: Dodsal Const. Co. 20” Water project, New Mumbai Date of review: 27/03/2012

Main findings of the inspection:

1) Observation No: 3

Elevation difference found in ROW (Right off Way) its posing hazard of vehicle falling

in where the depth very from 3mts to 10mts in different location.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that If possible eliminate the hazard by isolate the area from vehicle

movement / unauthorised entry and If not possible reduce the hazard by providing

dividers and hard barriers the area with adequate caution boards.

Cost: Approximately Rs: 30,000/-

Legal Requirement: Indian Factory Act 1948.


Found grit blaster was doing blasting without any respiratory protection and suitable

PPEs, and found that there is no suitable respiratory equipment available at site / store.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Respiratory protection to be provided and it shall be worn.

Reduce air born dust by wetting cleaning, safety helmet, overalls with hoods, gloves,

hearing protection shall be worn.



INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE (2011 specification) Candidate report template UNIT IGC3 – THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICAITON Student number 00135935

Location: Dodsal Const. Co. 20” Water project, New Mumbai Date of review 27/03/2012

Main findings of the inspection


Observed that pneumatic air compressor was using improperly. Homemade chain is

fitted in hose connector instead of whip arrestor, hoses spread on floor and earthing /

grounding not provided.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Wipe arrestor to be fitted on hose connector. Check the hoses

and connections and ensure they are in good condition. Lay the hoses properly so that

they do not pose a tripping hazard and Proper earting / grounding to be provided to

electric shock by static electricity.

Cost: Approximately Rs: 15,000






Observed that worker working on sub standard / in-complete scaffolding at the site,

there is a chance of collapse and probability of fall of materials as well as workers. No

toe boards and guardrails are provided and some place planks are missing.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Scaffolding shall be erected by skilled persons with use of

standard materials. Erect the scaffold properly (Ensure the ground is level and firm,

Use base plates and sole plates, Means of access and egress should be only through

ladders, Make sure there is no gap between the planks, Provide toe board, Guard rails

and mid rails should be in place and Scafftag to be in used.), A trained scaffold

supervisor should supervise the job and inspect and certify before use, provide netting

for safeguarding others from falling debris, full body harness should be worn and

house keeping to be maintained

.

Cost: Approximately Rs: 3, 50,000






Found that compressed gas cylinders stored improperly. Acetylenes and Oxygen empty

& full cylinders kept together and some cylinders are lying on the ground at cylinder

storage area.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that proper storage shade to be made, compressed gas cylinders to

be handled and stored safely (Thy oxygen and acetylene cylinders must be separated

should maintain a distance of 20 feet away from each other in the storage area, empty

and full cylinder of both oxygen and acetylene must be separated, valves of the

cylinder must be protected with caps, transportation of the cylinder must be done

either in trolley or by vehicle (Manual handling is strictly banned), All compressed

gas cylinder must be in upright position in a trolley & they should be chained

properly)




Location: Dodsal Const. Co. 20” Water project, New Mumbai Date of review 27 /03 /2012

Conclusions

I sincerely thank management for giving a nice opportunity to inspect an ongoing site. It is

highly appreciated by the workforce when enquired about the well being and also

congratulates and appreciates management for taking step forward towards positive safety

culture.

I observed various range of hazards from low risks to high risks and given necessary input to

management, I am also happy to notice few good practices followed in the work site and I

sincerely appreciate management for their effort.

It is advised that the recommendations included in this report are implemented in order to

improve health & safety and aid legal compliance. All improvements should be monitored

and reviewed to establish effectiveness.

There are financial costs involved to implement these health + safety improvements within

this department which are detailed in this report. Long term financial costs can be built into

future departmental budgets

Although as previously mentioned in this report there are a number of health and safety

issues that cause concern, overall the site is generally well run and with very little cost it

would be able to become an excellent example of health and safety practice which could be

shared throughout.

To ensure that staff and users feel that health and safety is priority within the site I would

recommend a general programme of inspections and awareness initiatives by management,

this will help to demonstrate a positive health and safety culture. This is especially important

with young person’s working in the area.



Location: Dodsal Const. Co. 20” Water project, New Mumbai Date of review: 27/03/2012 Recommendations:

Recommendation Likely resource implications

Priority Review date

3) Providing dividers and hard barriers the area with adequate caution boards.

Rs. 30,000/-

High

30/03/2012

5) Providing respiratory protection and appropriate PPEs to the blasters

Rs. 25,000/-

Medium

30/03/2012

12) Providing wipe arrestor and earthling / grounding for the pneumatic air compressor.

Rs. 15,000/-

High

30/03/2012

14) Providing standard scaffolding materials, safety nets and full body harness. Conducting safe scaffolding erection training to the work force.

Rs. 3,50,000/-

High

30/03/2012

20) Providing proper compressed gas storage yard / area. Making trolley and cage for transporting the cylinders.

Rs. 50,000/-

High

30/03/2012

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