July 2015 Issue SAFETY & SECURITY NEWSLETTER

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1 July 2015 Issue SAFETY & SECURITY NEWSLETTER

2 MESSAGE DESK Thought for the month Always inspect tools before use!!! CONTENTS 1 Hazard, Risk & Control Measures 2 Lessons Learned 3 Safety training 4 Emergency Exercises 5 Corporate Safety Highlights 6 Root cause analysis (RCA) of incidents Jun 15 7 Security Highlights.

3 1. Hazard, Risk & Control Measures What is a Hazard? Hazard is a potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons. The terms Hazard and Risk are often used interchangeably but this simple example explains the difference between the two. If there was a spill of water in a room then that water would present a slipping hazard to persons passing through it. If access to that area was prevented by a physical barrier then the hazard would remain though the risk would be minimized. What is Risk? Risk is the likelihood that a person may be harmed or suffers adverse health effects if exposed to a hazard. Categorizing Risk The level of risk is often categorized upon the potential harm or adverse health effect or damage that the hazard may cause, the number of times persons are exposed and the number of persons exposed. For example exposure to airborne asbestos fibers will always be classified as high because a single exposure may cause potentially fatal lung disease, whereas the risk associated with using a display screen for a short period could be considered to be very low as the potential harm or adverse health effects are minimal. What are Control Measures? Control measures include actions that can be taken to reduce the potential of exposure to the hazard, or the control measure could be to remove the hazard or to reduce the likelihood of the risk of the exposure to that hazard. A simple control measure would be the secure guarding of moving parts of machinery eliminating the potential for contact. When we look at control measures we often refer to the hierarchy of control measures.

4 1. Eliminate the hazard Elimination of the hazard is not always achievable though it does totally remove the hazard and thereby eliminates the risk of exposure. An example of this would be that petrol station attendants are no longer exposed to the risk of chronic lead poisoning following the removal of lead from petrol products. 2. Substitute the hazard with a lesser risk Substituting the hazard may not remove all of the hazards associated with the process or activity and may introduce different hazards but the overall harm or health effects will be lessened. In laboratory research, toluene is now often used as a substitute for benzene. The solvent-properties of the two are similar but toluene is less toxic and is not categorized as a carcinogen.

5 3. Use engineering controls Engineering Controls involve redesigning a process to place a barrier between the person and the hazard or remove the hazard from the person, such as machinery guarding, proximity guarding, extraction systems or removing the operator to a remote location away from the hazard. 4. Use administrative controls Administrative controls include adopting standard operating procedures or safe work practices or providing appropriate training, instruction or information to reduce the potential for harm and/or adverse health effects to person(s). Isolation and permit to work procedures are examples of administrative controls. 5. Use personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment (PPE) include gloves, glasses, earmuffs, aprons, safety footwear, dust masks which are designed to reduce exposure to the hazard. PPE is usually seen as the last line of defense and is usually used in conjunction with one or more of the other control measures. An example of the weakness of this control measure is that it is widely recognized that single-use dust masks cannot consistently achieve and maintain an effective face piece-toface seal, and cannot be adequately fit-tested and do not offer much, if any real protection against small particulates and may lead to a false sense of security and increase risk. In such instances an extraction system with fitted respirators may be preferable where the hazard may have significant health effects from low levels of exposure such as using isocyanate containing chemicals.

6 2. Lessons Learned Electrocution while drilling Division : CGPL Date of Incident : 02 nd Jul 15 Type of incident : Fatal Incident Time :12:45 Hours Location : Near Debris Filter Unit # 20 Description of Incident: Victim started drilling hole in the debris filter pit wall in the ACW trench (switch yard side) around 10:00 Hrs and Mr Keru was assisting him in the job. Both were drilling the hole till lunch hours one by one till 12:30 Hrs. Job stopped at hrs for lunch break. Both of them stopped the job and went for drinking water. Both the workmen come back to the workplace and started discussing about the job progress. During the lunch break Victim suggested to complete the hole from the other side (pipe trench side) and instructed Mr. Keru to do the job, so that job can be done faster. Mr Keru refuesd to enter in the pit as it was water logged. Victim decided to do the job himself. He removed one of the trench covers, removed his Safety shoes and Safety Helmet and entered into the pit. He started drilling the hole. After few minutes, Mr. Keru (Helper) observed that Victim fell down in the trench. He was taken to OHC and then transferred to Adani Hospital, Mundra for further treatment. He was declared dead on arrival at Adani Hospital. PM report revealed that death was due to Electrocution.

7 Root Cause Analysis HUMAN FACTORS: 1. Safety Violation by Individual Physical Factor: 1. Defective Coil of ELCB System Factor 1. System Constraint as Defect to be attended in service (water accumulation in ACW pipe trench) 2. MOC Procedure Modification note not followed (Original design modification ) 3. HIRA & method statement are available however, JSA not available

8 4. Tool Inspection not done 5. Process of portable tools Inspection by competent person ( authorised Electrician) is not available Recommendations: 1. System must be instituted for checking of all portable electrical powered equipment through competent authorized electrical personnel. 2. Annual testing schedule of ELCB s and all similar protective devices and its compliance records to be maintained preferably in SAP. 3. Corporate guidelines on ELCB testing to be reviewed and revised with respect to this accident and to be shared with plants for effective implementation. 4. Management of Change (MOC) - Modification note system for any changes in the plant to be followed. 5. Survey of all Electrical Installations and MCC to be done and where chances of water logging/water splashing/water falling is envisaged, the same to be addressed in time bond manner. 6. SAP based Permit To Work (PTW) to be implemented for all the jobs. JSA and TBT to be ensured in operation areas. 7. Work break during permit duration (e.g. Lunch Break, Tea Break etc.) where there is break in supervision needs to be safeguarded with respect to man and material safety. 8. Use of Pneumatic tools to electrical ones to be preferred. Tools should have periodic inspection tag from a competent authority. 9. Where electric connection, water, confined space, area restriction and illiterate worker is involved, Risk assessment should be done more carefully. Close supervision to be ensured. 10. Area specific permits to be given to contractors. Electric connections should be taken from tested Extension boards with ELCBs..

9 3. Safety Training Kalinganagar Dengue awareness session Safety Video sharing at site MEPL Training / Tool Box Meeting were conducted on various topics such as Heat Stress, Material Handling Safety, PPE Safety, Confined space, Business Continuity Plan, Welding And Cutting Safety, Machine Guarding, First Aid Safety etc

10 Wind Operations Session on General Safety at Khandke Wind Farm Session on Road Safety at Poolavadi wind farm Session on Emergency Response Procedure at Agaswadi wind farm Session on Workplace Safety at Gadag wind farm Session on Confined Space Entry at Samana wind farm

11 4. Emergency Exercises Wind Operations Scenario of Snake Bite in Sadawagapur Wind farm Scenario of Fall From Height in Nivade Wind farm Actual Drill of Snake Presence in Bramanwel Wind farm Scenario of Road Accident in Supa Wind farm

12 5. Corporate Safety Highlights Conducted weekly audits Transmission (Boriwali, Dharavi & Saki) Transmission Projects (245 kv GIS - Mahalaxmi & 145 kv GIS Versova) Trombay (Station-A 22kV GIS building work & U#4 chiller unit) Conducted Office safety inspection at Backbay, Powai, Dharavi, Carnac office. Mumbai Region Guest Houses (Electra, Hardik Heritage, Vashi) & Colonies (Ram tekadi, Vashi colony, Trombay Colony hostel building) Safety Inspections visits carried out with AOC representative Conducted CSM audit at CGPL SAP EHS module roll out was done Conducted SAP EHS training session at Hydros Supported MO Civil for reviewing of JSA for dismantling Conveyor belt (15A) 6. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of incidents Jun 15 Human Factors Physical Factors

13 Causes System Factors Human Factors Trend 50.0% 45.0% 40.0% 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% Procedural non compliance Not using protective methods No/ improper use of tools or equipment Inattention/ Lack of awareness 0.0% July'14 Aug'14 Sep'14 Oct'14 Nov'14 Dec'14 Jan'15 Feb'15 Mar'15 Apr'15 May'15 Jun'15 Total no. of causes

14 Causes 50.0% 45.0% 40.0% 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% Physical Factors Trend Inadequate/ defective tools, equipment & vehicle Workplace environment layout Work exposure to Inadequate/ defective protective system 0.0% Jul'14 Aug'14 Sep'14 Oct'14 Nov'14 Dec'14 Jan'15 Feb'15 Mar'15 Apr'15 May'15 Jun'15 Total no. of causes System Factors Trend Skill Level Management / Supervision / Employee Leadership Engineering / Design Work Planning Purchasing, Material Handling & Material Control Tools & Equipment 15.0 Communication Mental State Note: Insignificant causes (consistently less than 5%) are not shown 0.0 Jul'14 Aug'14 Sep'14 Oct'14 Nov'14 Dec'14 Jan'15 Feb'15 Mar'15 Apr'15 May'15 Jun'15 Total no. of causes

15 6. Security Highlights I. Trombay 26 Jun 2015 A courtesy visit was paid by BPCL officials from security domain to the security command and control room regarding security set up and functioning of IP cameras with its network 29th Jun 2015 Police Liaison Courtesy visit gifting of raincoats for police pers. under CR Services. OJT for permanent/mgb/solaris guards in June conducted in house.

16 II. MPL(Maithon) Security arrangements during crisis in front of security gate. Prevention of theft of halogen lights by security. III. CGPL Mundra: Inauguration of Labour canteen by the MD on 23 rd June 15.

17 Mock Drill Labour problem at CGPL-handled by security. Security & Fire training of guards internally at the site.

18 IV. Hydro: Before and after of EVICTION /REMOVAL of Encroachments in THOKARWADI dam area & Sidharthnagar of HYDRO. V. Kalinganagar: Reward & recognition of security guards for good work done. VI. Solar PALAS WADI: Hydro Bhivpuri security SO- imparting training to Solar PALAS WADI-Satara security guards.

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