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Occupational Health
& Safety
OHS INDUCTION GUIDE
This document is a property of Enmas O&M Services Pvt Ltd, Chennai This document is restricted
to copy or change in any of the form unless having written approval from authority
Provide you with an overview of the general legal and safety requirements for the workplace
Help you identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls
Reduce the likelihood of you being injured at work
Reduce the likelihood of others being injured by your actions
Note: This does not replace specific worksite, or task training
This Workplace Safety Training & Induction has been designed to:
Work Place
Expectations
ENMAS SHE policy
Employer
Responsibilities
Workers
Responsibilities
Incident Reporting
House Keeping
Slips, Trips and Falls
Working at Confined
Space
Hot Work / Welding
Work
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Workplace Expectation
ENMAS employees are expected to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism at all
times by:
Acting honestly, with integrity and uphold the reputation of ENMAS O & M Services Pvt Ltd
Not engaging in any conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or committing any
acts that reflect adversely on ENMAS
Maintaining a high level of personal hygiene and presentation appropriate to your
workplace at all times
Treating fellow workers, clients, supervisors and management with respect, honesty
and courtesy at all times
You (the worker) have a duty of care under the OH&S Act to:
Take care for your own health and safety, and that of other people
Cooperate with anything ENMAS or your host employer does to meet its
health and safety obligations including following reasonable instruction
regarding health and safety
Work in a safe manner by following your Supervisors directions and learning
how to use all equipment properly, including obeying all safety signs, following
work instructions and wearing personal protective equipment required
Work and use equipment safely and follow workplace policies, procedures and
work instructions. You must not interfere with or misuse any equipment
provided for your health and safety and the health and safety of others
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There are heavy fines and penalties for employee who fail to observe the rules regarding workplace
safety
Smoking Policy:
Most workplaces have a smoking policy that you shall be required to follow. Smoking
is prohibited inside buildings or in areas where other people (including the public) are affected
by your actions. Smoking is prohibited where food is consumed.
Prescription / Pharmaceutical Medication
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Enmas O&M is committed to protect the Safety and Health of everyone involved in our activities, with
the people who come into contact in our operations and the environments in which we work
Our Objectives:
High standards of work practices through a process of continuous improvement and the
adaption of standard rules and regulations where practicable
Zero level of Harm to people and environment involved in our operations
To work in a responsible and sustainable manner
Our Methods: to meet the above objectives by:
Compliance with all applicable statutory requirements, SHE legislation and regulations
Implementation of management systems that accord to our Safety, Health and Environment
standards which protect employees and the environment
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Good Housekeeping:
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Proper Personal protective equipment for persons conducting the hot work as well as
barriers or screens to protect employees working in adjacent areas from sparks and
arcing.
Fire protection consideration is required in all areas where hot work will be
performed. This shall include the availability of fire extinguishing equipment.
Ventilation requirements will be established for the area where welding is performed to
remove potentially harmful fumes.
Use and inspection criteria to ensure only equipment in good working condition will be
used. When defective equipment is found it must removed from service and tagged
until properly repaired
Storage requirements for gas cylinders. Cylinders will be stored upright and shall be
stored separately
Cylinders shall be protected from sunlight and debris including oils, mists, etc
Cylinder valve caps will be in place when cylinders are stored or being transported
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equipment
must
always
be
used
in
accordance
with
the
suppliers
recommendation
Employees must assure that any cylinder refilled has received a proper hydrostatic
retest.
Employees must understand the gases being used, i.e. properties and pressure.
Employees should be familiar with the details of the Material Safety Data Sheets for
the gases concerned
Cylinder valves on all gas cylinders, whether they contain combustible or noncombustible gas, are opened by turning the spindle anti-clockwise and closed by
turning the spindle clockwise.
Industrial gases must only be used for the designated purposes
Oils, greases and other organic materials must never be used with oxygen, Oil used
on cylinders or regulators, can cause explosions.
Oxygen should not be used for the purposes of clearing fumes in a confined space
Acetylene is highly flammable; it can ignite by decomposition and forms an explosive
mixture with air
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Hazardous Substance:
Chemicals used in businesses and industry are often toxic, flammable and
dangerous to use if they are not handled and stored correctly. The nature of
some chemicals can put everyone in the workplace at serious risk of harm
Untrained or unsupervised workers mixing or spraying chemicals and other
hazardous substances are placing themselves and others at a high risk of
injury, which could result in death or permanent disability
Chemicals that are designed to kill weeds, insects or fungi can also kill people
and can have a significant impact on the environment, as well as workers,
contractors, neighbours and anyone who may be passing by during spraying
operations
If swallowed, these substances can kill someone in a matter of minutes. A
thorough knowledge of handling and using chemicals, and basic first aid
knowledge are essential
Employers Legal Requirements under the Regulations:
Train all workers and contractors in the safe handling, use and storage of chemicals
Provide workers access to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) - information
sheets for hazardous substances used in the workplace. These provide the best
source of information about the substance. (see example provided)
Ensure that all chemical storage containers are suitable (e.g. do not store petrol in drink
bottles) and are correctly stored and labelled
Identify, assess and control all risks related to using hazardous
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The form of a substance affects the way it can enter peoples bodies. The three main
routes of exposure include;
Breathing (inhalation):
Some substances (like dust and fine fibres) stay in your lungs if you breathe them in,
others like gases, vapours and dusts/powders, can be absorbed into your bloodstream and
carried to other parts of your body. Always wear appropriate PPE when using chemicals and
check the types, age and condition of filters in tractor cabs and chemical masks.
Direct contact with skin or eyes:
Some chemicals can harm the skin directly, causing burns, irritation, rashes or dermatitis.
Some substances can pass right through the skin and enter your bloodstream. If your skin is
cut, cracked or dry, substances can pass through into the bloodstream even more easily
Some substances can seriously burn or irritate your eyes which may happen if liquids
splash into your eyes, if you touch your eyes when your fingers have chemicals on them or if a
vapour gets into your eyes. If you get chemical in your eyes wash the eyes thoroughly for 15
minutes (per MSDS) and seek medical advice
Swallowing (ingestion):
Most people dont swallow harmful chemicals intentionally however you could
accidentally swallow them if you eat, drink or smoke after youve been working with
chemicals or they are incorrectly labelled.
Dangerous Goods:
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Certain areas of the body are far more sensitive to chemicals than others, so make sure you wash all
traces of chemicals from your hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet! ALWAYS wear
the correct PPE and wash thoroughly after using chemicals.
Electrical Safety:
Inspect tools and leads regularly, all electrical leads should be tagged. Have worn
plugs replaced
Ensure that portable electrical equipment and leads are connected through an
approved Residual Current Device (RCD)
Ensure the portable safety switch is tested using the inbuilt test button
immediately it is connected to a socket outlet and each day it is used after its
connection
The portable safety switch and all portable appliances must be tested and
tagged as per Standards. If the tag is absent or out of date alert your
supervisor and remove the equipment
Faulty appliances and/or leads must be handed to your supervisor. These
should be tagged out and removed from service
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Plant includes any machinery, equipment, appliance, implement or tool. It also includes any
component of the plant and anything fitted or connected to the plant.
There is a large variety of specifically designed plant used in the workplace of which not all
hazards associated with these items of plant can be eliminated. Items such as shafts, pulleys,
rollers, conveyors and belts used to power components and attachments are obvious hazards.
They present a high risk of entanglement with hair, clothes, jewellery (including rings) and body
parts. Some items of plant have a high noise level which may lead to hearing loss injuries.
The legal requirements for plant are varied and cover areas such as:
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DO NOT TOUCH OR USE ANY TOOL, EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY YOU ARE NOT TRAINED
AND AUTHORISED TO OPERATE!
If your employer provides you with Personal Protective Equipment then you must use it in the
way you have been instructed to do so. You must also look after and store your PPE in an
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Noise Control:
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Remember! Usually, ear damage occurs gradually over several years and
remains unnoticed until it is too late. Hearing damage cant be repaired.
Wear Hearing protection at all times where and when required!
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Manual Handling:
Lifting
Pushing
Pulling
Carrying
Sliding
Wheeling
Stacking
Holding
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A significant event which threatens life, property or the environment. This includes
fire, explosion, spills (to land, water, etc), gas leaks (explosives, flammable, toxic), off-site events (road
accidents), civil disturbances (riots or bomb threats), natural disasters (earthquakes, cyclones,
bushfires, floods, mud slides, tidal waves, etc.)
Emergency procedures will differ across ENMAS workplaces due to the specific nature of individual
sites and activities.
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the position of all buildings, plant, utilities, normal entrances and exits
the position of fire alarm points, exit doors and fire protection equipment
Working At Height:
Regulations require that stringent safety controls are put in place where there is a risk of falls from over 2
meters, consideration also needs to be given to the risk of injury from lesser heights. Workers are not to
work where there is such a risk unless controls are in places that comply with these regulations.
Ladders:
Ladders being set up on slippery or uneven surfaces and not secured to prevent slipping
forwards, backwards or sideways are a fall hazard. Using an ordinary, straight ladder to
put away or obtain stock from stack racks or shelving is a fall hazard.
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