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HealthandSafetyAct
Act1974 Legislativeframeworkpromote,stimulateand encouragehighstandardsofhealthandsafety atwork Itcoversallpeopleatwork

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Dutiesofemployers
Safeguardasfarasreasonablypracticablethe healthandsafetyandwelfareofallpeople whoworkforthem Provisionandmaintenanceofsafeplantand systemsatwork

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Istheplantuptostandard(riskandhealth) Goodpracticeonnewinstallation Systemssafetyproceduresofdoingoperations permittowork Hygienestandardscheckofworkenvironment Adequacyofcontrolmeasuresthrough monitoring Safetyequipmentinspectionprotectivecloth, dustandfumesextractions,guards,safeaccess arrangement,monitoringandtestingdevices,
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Dutiesoftheemployee
Itakereasonablecaretoavoidinjurytomyself andtoothersbymyworkactivities

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CHECKLISTOFTYPICALSAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Cottonoveralls Insulatedtools Isolation Adequacyofworkingspace,accessandlighting Identificationofisolatorforsourceof supplyand/orlocationoftrip/isolatingdevices Insulatedblankets Goggles Partialisolationwhenincomingterminalsarestill alive Shrouding,barriersandwarningnotices
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Faceshields Testedinsulatedgloves Insulatedrescuestick Nonconductiveelectricalsafetymats Trainingspecifictoaparticulartask Avoidinginstallationofuninsulatedconductivematerial thatcouldmakecontactwithanyexposedliveconductors Avoidingpenetrationsthroughpanelscontaininglive circuitsunlesstherearofthepanelcanbe sightedandtheabsenceofliveconductorsisconfirmed

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200.159Generalrequirementsforthe observanceofsafepractice

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Housekeeping
Keepingworkareasclean Reducechancesofslip,tripsorfalls Reducestheriskoffireand promotesasanitaryenvironment

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StandardOperatingProcedure(SOP)
routinecheckstostaysafeisagood manufacturingpractice(GMP) Developamethodtotrainallworkersonsuch methodstopromoteuniformknowledgeand safety Repeatedpracticeofthemethodensures overallsafety.
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PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)
hearingprotectionorearplugs Allmechanicaldevicesmakesomenoise, somesoloudthathearingconservationmust beobserved Anotherareaofconcernistherepetitionof usinghandstoperformmanualwork,inthis caseprotectiveglovescanbeused.
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Generalrequirement
Alertnesstodanger Maintainingpersonalhygiene Generaltidiness Protectingselfandothers Knowledgeofemergenceandhazard reportingprocedures
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Humanandenvironmentalfactorsthat leadtoanaccident
Tiredness Carelessness Lackoftraining Unguardedorfaultytoolsandmachinery Unsuitableclothing Lackofadequateventilation

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Dangersassociatedwithmaterial
Compressedgases Cryogenicmaterial Noxiousfumesandliquids Explosives Combustiblematerial Saltbath
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200.162Eyeprotection
Sparks Dust Chippings Liquidsplashes Goggles
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200.163Hazardoussubstances
Industrialchemicals Poisons Toxicgases Petrochemicals Precautionsprotectiveclothing,avoidingestion, safetyenvironment(extractors),avoidfire Firstaidkitmustbefullyequippedtohelpin caseofanaccident
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Electrical
TheStateElectricityCommissionWiring Regulations1992Regulation11statesthat; Anypersonhandlingelectricalcircuitsor electricalequipmentduringthecourseofwork mustensurethatthecircuitsorequipmentare entirelydisconnectedfromsupplyorthat otheradequateprecautionsaretakentoprevent electricshockorotherinjuriouseffects.
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TheStateElectricityCommissionAct1958 Section55(3)statesthat; Anypersonwhocarriesoutorengagesin electricalwiringworkwithoutbeinglicensed asanelectricalmechanicinrespectofthatgrade ofelectricalwiringworkpursuantto theprovisionsofthissectionandtheregulations shallbeliabletoapenaltyofnotmore than100penaltyunits.

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 TheOccupationalHealth&SafetyAct1985 (Vic)Section21(1)inpartstatesthat; Theemployersgeneraldutytoemployeesto provideandmaintainsofarasis practicableaworkingenvironmentthatissafe andwithoutrisktohealth(note:Section 21(3)statesthatemployeesinclude independentcontractorsandtheir employees).

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TheOccupationalHealth&SafetyAct 1985(Vic)Section25
statesthat; (1)Whileatwork,anemployeemust (a)takereasonablecareforhisorherownhealthandsafetyandfor thehealthandsafetyofanyoneelsewhomaybeaffectedbyhisorher actsoromissionsattheworkplace;and (b)cooperatewithhisorheremployerwithrespecttoanyaction takenbytheemployertocomplywithanyrequirementimposedbyor underthisAct. (2)Anemployeeshallnot (a)wilfullyorrecklesslyinterferewithormisuseanythingprovidedin theinterestofhealthsafetyorwelfareinpursuanceofanyprovisionof thisActortheregulations;or (b)wilfullyplaceatriskthehealthorsafetyofanypersonatthe workplace
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Cryogenicliquid
Cryogenicrelatingtolowtemperature(150degrees) Liquefiedgasesthatarekeptattheirliquidstatebyvery lowtemperatures Inertgasesdonotreactchemicallynorburnorsupport combustionnitrogen,helium,neon,argonandkrypton Flammablegaseshydrogen,methaneandliquefiednatural gas Oxygencanexplodewithorganicmaterial;verymuch careisrequired Hazardsofcryogenicliquidsextremecold(vapourcauses skin,lungandeyeburn),asphyxiation(heavierthanairand cancausedeathduetolackofair),andtoxicity(carbon monoxidecancausesuddendeath),firehazards
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Noxiousfumes
Injurioustohealth Smokecarbonmonoxide Propaneorgasoline

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Saltbath
Watersolubleinorganicsolids

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200.164Typesoffireextinguishers
Statethetypesoffireextinguishergenerallyavailable inanindustrialenvironmentandtheirsuitabilityfor differenttypesoffire. Fireextinguisher: water, foam, drypowder, carbondioxide Typesoffire: drymaterials, oilandpetrol, electrical
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Firesafety
Encouragedtopreventfire Noticesofprohibitionofuseofnakedfire (smoking) Keepappliancesareswitchedoffwhennotin use Combustiblematerialiskeptawaysafely
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Firedetectionandcontrol
Threethingsmustexisttostartupand supportfire Fueloil,paper,woodetc Oxygenfreeatmosphericair Heatnakedflame,sparketc

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Firetriangle

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Fuel

Heat

Oxygen

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Detection
Humandetection Smokedetection Heatdetection

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ControlofFire
Manualhandheldextinguishers Automaticsprinkler Bothuseeitherwaterorfoametc. Principleistodeprivefireofoneingredient thatiscontrollableoxygen

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Classesoffire
Class A B C Typesoffire Wood,paper,textileetc.(dry material) Oil,petrol,paintetc.(liquidfire) Electricalequipment

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Typeofextinguisherforeachfiretype
Type extinguisher Water CO2(Carbon dioxide) FoamCO2 /Water Powder Halogenated Hydrocarbon (gas)
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Mostsuited for Wood,paper, textileetc. Petrol,paint electrical Petrol,paint etc Allclasses Petrol,paint, etcand electrical

Class A B,C B A,B,C B,C

Colourof extinguisher Signalred Black Palecream Frenchblue Emeraldgree

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Choice
Watercannotbeusedonpetrol(or hydrocarbonliquids)becauseitisheavierand tendstogounderthefluid Thismeansthatitcantransportthefueland spreadithencespreadingfire Watercannotbeusedonelectricalfireasitis aconductor

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200.165Firstaidprocedures
200.165Describethefirstaidprocedures requiredintheeventofanindustrialaccident. Firstaidprocedures:dealingwithelectric shock, administeringmouthtomouthresuscitation, dealingwitheyeandothertypesofphysical injury
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Firstaid
Accidentshappennomatterhowcarefulwere maybe Effortmustbemadetosavelife,or permanentdisabilities

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Recommendedfirstaidaction(notelectrical)
Symptoms Shock (most casualties) Action Movehim/heaslittleaspossible Loosentightcloth Raiselegsoverheadlevel Keephim/herwarmwithablanket Reassurehim/her Sendformedicalhelp Immerseburntareasincoldwater Treatforshock Donotremoveclothintheburntarea Donotapplyoilorgrease Coverwithdrycottoncloth SendforMedicalhelpifsevere
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Burns

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Recommendedfirstaidaction(notelectrical)
Symptoms Cutsand Grazes Action Bruising Falling Washinrunningwater Applydressing Applypressureonthewoundifthereisdeepcut andbleeding Treatforshock Medicalassistanceifnecessary Applyicebagor Dampclothuntilpainstops Makehim/herliestill Checkforinjuries Treatforshock Callformedicalhelpifnecessary
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Recommendedfirstaidaction(notelectrical)
Symptoms Chemicals Action Washaffectedareawithwater Coverwithdrycloth Medicalhelp Removecasualtyfromgasladenareaoroxygen deficientarea Loosenclothing Applyresuscitationifbreathinghasstopped

Contactwith toxicfumes

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Electrical:Firstaid
Donottouchthecasualtywithbarehands Switchoffthesupply Pullcasualtyofthecontactusinginsulating material Applyresuscitationorcardiacmassageif breathinghasstopped Treatforburn Checkforinjuriesandtreatthem Treatforshock Callformedicalhelp
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Methodofresuscitation
CardiacPulmonaryResuscitation(CPR) 1 Placecasualtyflatonthebackonahardsurface Opentheairway Tiltheadbackifnotbreathingandsupportjaw Looklistenforbreathing Ifnotgivemouthtomouthresuscitation Closenosewithfinger Andblowintothemouth Makesurethereisnoairleak Andthechestexpands Give2normalbreath

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Feelforcarotidpulseintheneck Performchestcompression Usebothhandsplacedonthelowerthirdofthebreastbone Depresssternum12inchesat80compressionsperminute Alternate2breathwith15compressions Checkpulseafter1minuteglmoyo_zw andafter every3minutes

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Electricshock
Whenelectriccurrentpassesthroughthebody Dependsonthehealthandconductivityofthe body 50mAor0.05Aisconsideredlethal Below50mA,Electricitythrowsyouaway Above50mAmusclescontractorfreezeandare unabletobreakaway Heartmaystopsitsrhythmorfail(ventricular fibrillation) Burnsmayoccuronotherpartsofthebody
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Sourcesofelectricaldanger
200.166Describethesourcesofelectrical dangerandthemethodsofprotection. Methodsofprotection:insulation,earthing, circuit

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sourcesofelectricaldanger
Barelivewire/conductors Burntoutinsulations Shortcircuitsorsparks Overload

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Methodsofprotection
Insulationgoodinsulation(measure) Earthingtestearthing(Megger) Circuitbreakerstripsonshortcircuit Fusesbreakthecircuitandisolatefaulty area residualcurrentdevices(RCD)tripsonshort circuitoroverload
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200.167proceduresforhandlingandstorageof materials
Statetheessentialproceduresforthesafehandling andstorageofmaterials Materialthatneedtobehandledandstoredsafelyis glassware;liquidgaseslikeoxygen,chemical substance;bulkstorageitems Onlytrainedpersonnelmustdirectorhandlesuch material Properclothinglikesafetyshoesandorglovesmustbe worn Usetheappropriatemachinerylikefolksandlifts Hazardousmaterialmustbeplacedandlockin restrictedaccessareas
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200.168proceduresforliftingbulkyor heavyloads
200.168Statethecorrectproceduresforliftingbulky orheavyloadsincludingmanualliftingandthesafeuse ofliftingequipment Donotblockyoursightbycarryingaloadthat surpassesyourvisionlevelcancauseyoutofall whenmanuallyliftingheavyloadsbendstraightback Donotpullaheavyobjecttowardsyourselfbutrather pushitaway useaninclinedplanetoliftheavyloads Usealevertoliftheavyobjects
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COLOUR
REDCOLOUR forPROHIBITIONsigns

MEANING
DONTDoit! NOTALLOWED.!

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COLOUR YELLOW OR AMBER for WARNING signs

MEANING Be careful Check There might be danger

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MEANING

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BLUE Its a Must! for MANDATORY Do it by force! signs

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GREEN Can be Done . for INFORMATIVE Recommended signs

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SymbolTYPE MEANING REDCIRCLE DontDOIT Prohibitivesign STOPDOINGIT! SymbolTYPE Yellow Triangle Warning sign MEANING Be careful of.. Hazard or Danger .

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