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Monday, June 13, 2016

10 Golden Rules In Safety To Work Successfully In Construction And Oil And Gas

There are many cases of incident and accident in the construction sites even in the offices as a result of not adhering to safety precautions. Below are 10 golden rules to help us work in safely.

1. work planning: Before commencing any task, it is worthwhile to adequately state the task procedures and associated hazards.

2. Work permit: in oil and gas sector or any construction site, it is advised that all personnel should make sure they have their work permit before carrying out any task. work permit is a document that states down the procedures and risks associated to a task.


3. Toolbox talk: this is very sacrosanct in ensuring safety of work. personnel should indulge in toolbox talk to learn safety practices and precautions.

4. Collective protective equipment: All personnel should make sure they wear their full or complete protective equipment before embarking on any task.

5. Scaffolding should be checked: those working on height should make sure that the platforms they are working is properly pulled together to avoid falling from height. when working on height Lifeline should be connected above and behind the personnel.

6. Personal protective equipment must be in integrity: each task has it own PPE. appropriate PPE must be worn completely before embarking on a task.

7. Specific training: special training should be embarked to be deemed fit before undertaking any task. Don't do what you are not trained for.

8. Housekeeping and work place condition should be checked: After completing any task, housekeeping should done. housekeeping could mean the arranging of files, the removal of any material capable of causing harm from the work site.

9. Unsafe conditions should be reported: this is also called (YOU SEE YOU ACT) any condition with the potential of causing harm should be reported to the safety officers, this will help ensure save life.

10. muster point: in times of emergency or drill, workers are advised to gather at the muster point.

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