Health, Safety and Environment (EGHS1140) Course Plan - FALL2024 PDF

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (EGHS1140) Engineering Department UTAS - Suhar  Chapter - 1 Introduction  Course Plan – FALL2024 Course Title Health...

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (EGHS1140) Engineering Department UTAS - Suhar  Chapter - 1 Introduction  Course Plan – FALL2024 Course Title Health Safety and Environment Health Safety and Environment Course Code EGHS1140 Semester FALL2024 - AY 2024 -2025 Pre - Requisite Nil EGHS1140 Co – Requisite Nil Type of Course Mandatory Language of Instruction English Credit Hours 2 (1 Theory+ 2 Practical)  Instructor Subject Faculty: Lecturer name: Ms.Umayma Al Shibli Health Safety and Environment Room No: B 115 Email: [email protected] EGHS1140  Health Safety and Environment © 2022 University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman All Rights Reserved EGHS1140 No part of this publication maybe reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.  Objectives 1. Understand the importance of HSE in various Engineering specializations 2. Acquire knowledge in workplace hazards, risks, and industrial safety Health Safety and Environment 3. Acquaint themselves with the use of appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and safety equipment 4. Understand the importance of compliance with safety EGHS1140 standards 5. Gain knowledge of basic First Aid Procedures 6. Understand the adverse effects of industrial wastes on environment 7. Understand relevant aspects of Omani and International legislation concerning HSE  Outcomes Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Identify safety hazards present in various Engineering industries and take precautionary measures 2. Select and use personal protective equipment required in various environment and working conditions in compliance with Omani regulations Health Safety and Environment and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards 3. Handle hazardous chemicals in compliance with the Material Safety Data Sheet and identify various classes of fire to decide on suitable extinguishing EGHS1140 methods 4. Apply the safety regulations and standard operating procedures concerning start up and shut down operations of process equipment 5. Work safely in various laboratories and workshops to Perform emergency and First Aid Procedures 6. Understand the implications of safety violations due to human error and behavioural safety 7. Perform preliminary investigations, accident reporting and preparation of the Risk Assessment observation sheet  Goal To provide an understanding and awareness of Health Safety and Environment workplace hazards, risks, and industrial safety and to impart necessary skills and competence EGHS1140  Course Learning Objectives/Outcomes Upon completion of this chapter, the student Health Safety and Environment will be able to understand the importance and need of safety in different engineering EGHS1140 industries and comprehend various important terms related to HSE. Assessment Methods  1.1 General Introduction to Safety Healthy employees and goodwill related to industrial safety is highly essential for any successful business and manufacturing enterprises. Safety is a highly important topic for various types of industries aimed at the realization of accident free Health Safety and Environment work environment which boosts the employee morale especially while working in hazardous conditions. EGHS1140 Statistics related to industrial accidents that result in substantial loss of production time, which also results in injuries that involves temporary or permanent disablement and even deaths are being reported year after year. Such accidents are also resulting in damage to machineries, equipment, infrastructure, and other resources that adversely affects the profits and growth of the company as well. Hence it is essential to identify the causes of industrial accidents, examine and analyze it and take necessary steps in controlling and eliminating them.  EGHS1140 Health Safety and Environment Workplace Safety Video  1.2 Unsafe Conditions and Acts An accident is caused due to the presence of an unsafe condition and an unsafe act in the form of inappropriate behavior. Accidents occurs when both unsafe condition and unsafe acts coincides and are coupled at one point of time. Unsafe acts Unsafe Conditions Performing a task without being authorized Defective fittings Health Safety and Environment Ignoring the warnings and safety precautions Faulty equipment Misuse or not using safety devices Inadequate maintenance Maintenance without lockout / tag out or Damaged electrical fitting and cables avoidance of the same Use of defective tools EGHS1140 Improper material handling Visibility issues and blind spots on gangways ad Waiting or taking rest below the lifting aisles equipment, hung loads and working areas Poor layout design Over speeding while working Improper guarding of machineries and rotating Improper use or not using the personal equipment protective equipment like helmet shoes etc. Defective lifting machines and slings Taking shortcuts while working Unguarded pits and floor platforms Poor housekeeping Inadequacy of warnings Usage of defective equipment Poor housekeeping  Direct and Indirect Consequences Damages resulting from accidents and mishaps have several direct and indirect consequences. Direct Indirect Health Safety and Environment. Production stoppages, machine Panic created among workers, loss of downtime and loss of critical time of nearby machines, medical EGHS1140 infrastructure have direct impact on treatment expenses, cost of the cost of production compensation, legal complications, social and public damages, damage of goodwill etc. Considering these facts adequate safety measures are to be taken not just for the cost considerations alone but also considering the moral and social responsibility of the enterprises.  Safety Accident Examples Health Safety and Environment EGHS1140 Accidents (Courtesy: Institution of Safety Engineers, India)  EGHS1140 Health Safety and Environment Workplace Accidents  Domino Theory of causation Health Safety and Environment EGHS1140 Domino Theory of causation of accidents as developed by H W Heinrich states that all accidents whether inside or outside workplace are resulting from a chain of events and generally 88% of such mishaps results from unsafe acts, 10% occurring due to unsafe conditions and just 2% are resulted due to natural calamities..  Safety – Broad Areas 1. Social need is to eliminate or mitigate the damages that might result in terms of loss of earning capacity, sufferings and other similar intangible consequences. 2. Management need addresses the huge cost that result from accidents directly and indirectly that Health Safety and Environment includes damage of equipment, medical expenses, compensation to the affected etc. 3. Legal need is due to the statutes and laws by various EGHS1140 governmental regulatory agencies in terms of decrees related to factories, building and constructions, Health and Safety compliance for employee safety, protection of environment etc. 4. Humanitarian need is basically intended the prevention of occurrence of accidents as all of us are duty bound to ensure the safety of our fellow beings.  1.3 Occupational Safety and Health Occupational health is primarily intended to enable the individual operating in a workplace to undertake their occupation so as to get minimum exposure to the unhealthy conditions and least possible harm to their Health Safety and Environment health due to the long period of work in specific work environment. International Labour Organization (ILO) and World Health Organization EGHS1140 (WHO) have proposed a common policy on occupational health with three distinct objectives. ▪ Maintenance of workers’ health and their capacity ▪ Improvement of working condition and work environment conducive to safety and health of people involved ▪ Development of workplace so as to promote work cultures that aligns health and safety, increased efficiency, and positive social climate Lasting effects on a person due to the exposure to unsafe chemicals, radiations, noise, inhalation of anesthetics, asbestos, intimidating work environment etc. are addressed in the preview of occupational health.  EGHS1140 Health Safety and Environment 1.3 Occupational Safety and Health  1.4 PROCESS SAFETY AND PRODUCTION SAFETY Process safety is a major factor in most of the process industries and Oil and Gas industries in particular. Robust processes are highly necessary due to the presence of potential risk elements in both the upstream and downstream industries as well. Process safety framework integrates various considerations like Health Safety and Environment handling of hazardous substances, effective principles of design, robustness in operating and maintenance practices with an objective of prevention and control of incidents, release of energy and EGHS1140 hazardous materials. Process safety also focusses on prevention of fires, explosions, accidents resulting from handling of chemicals as in the case of refineries and other oil and gas installations: offshore and on shore. It also protects personnel working in environments where toxic materials and harmful chemicals are released. Production safety on the other hand implies in developing a production system where accidents, work induced illness, injuries and fatalities are prevented generally in any manufacturing enterprises.  1.4 PROCESS SAFETY AND PRODUCTION SAFETY Health Safety and Environment EGHS1140  1.5 MATERIAL SAFETY Material safety focusses on receiving, storage, supply and handling of materials in general and hazardous chemicals and agents in particular. Health Safety and Environment A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a comprehensive document where all the potential EGHS1140 hazards that may be related to the specific material and also states how it can be safely identified, stored and handled. It also provides information related to harmful effects and symptoms of overexposure to it and the possible emergency handling procedures  EGHS1140 Health Safety and Environment  EGHS1140 Health Safety and Environment MATERIAL SAFETY- AIRLINE INDUSTRY  1.6 FIRE SAFETY Fire safety deals with commonly occurring types of fires, safe practices to be followed to Health Safety and Environment prevent the occurrence fire, reduce the magnitude of destruction caused from fire, possible methods of controlling the fire from EGHS1140 being spread uncontrollably, development of fire safety plans, training on fire safety and dealing with fire hazards, fire drills, fire codes, professional qualifications and certifications for fire fighters etc.  EGHS1140 Health Safety and Environment 1.6 FIRE SAFETY – SUHAR, OMAN  1.7 ELECTRICAL SAFETY Electrical safety discusses various topics including hazards of electricity, science of electrical hazards, list of Health Safety and Environment various electrical safety equipment, safe procedures while working with EGHS1140 electricity, grounding of electrical equipment, electrical maintenance, legal and regulatory standards and requirements, rescue and first aid in case of electrical accidents and human factors in electrical safety  EGHS1140 Health Safety and Environment 1.7 ELECTRICAL SAFETY  1.8 BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL SAFETY Building and structural safety encompasses mainly three areas: ▪ Structural integrity and robustness of the building and other installations like elevators, Health Safety and Environment HVAC systems, escalators, gas lines, electric cables, and circuit breakers etc. for the entire life of the building, building codes EGHS1140 ▪ Prevention of accidents from falls from higher altitudes, Structural safety that prevents and reduces damage from natural effects like earthquakes, cyclones, flooding etc. ▪ Construction safety to protect the construction workers which includes working at height, handling of heavy material, usage of power tools, moving machineries like cranes, winches, hoists etc. codes and standards related to scaffoldings, effects of noise, dust, vibrations and temperature, potential chance of electrocutions while working under power lines and heavy equipment and other similar considerations.  1.9 ENVIRONMENT SAFETY Environmental safety study, analyze and implement practical solutions for protecting the environment and assuring Health Safety and Environment sustainability of environment and maintain a healthy occupation of the EGHS1140 population. It deals with direct and indirect impact on environment as a result of industrial operations so as to make sure that such activities do not cause any damage to the environment as whole and its inhabitants in particular.  EGHS1140 Health Safety and Environment 1.10 SAFETY COLOR CODING  EGHS1140 Health Safety and Environment 1.10 SAFETY SIGNS  Conclusion Productivity and Quality are the three major pillars of any manufacturing or business enterprises The most important resource of an organization is its human resource and organizational development can be achieved only by Health Safety and Environment focusing on the wellbeing and safety of its personnel. Also, safety improves both productivity and quality as it frees up EGHS1140 the employees and allow them to focus on their work and they will be motivated as they realize their employers are concerned for their safety and wellbeing. No success or achievements are worth above the interests of the people, society, and country. This course is about you and the people around you inside and outside workplace returning home safe everyday  Homework ☞ Exhibit videos on fatalities of major industrial accidents and discuss the causes and learnings. ☞ Discuss on various case studies that are related to major industrial accidents that had occurred in the past in different segments around the world, in GCC, in Oman: Fire, radiation, gas leaks, collapse of buildings, exposure to harmful chemicals, mining accidents etc. and write reports of possible causes, failures of the management, unsafe conditions, Health Safety and Environment behavioural aspects of employees, unsafe acts, lessons learned, statistics in terms of damage and fatality. ☞ Ask the students to identify and make a report on safety signs in different contexts EGHS1140 Major Safety Incidents in the world 1) Kleen Energy Power Plant, Middletown, CT (February 7, 2010) Gas blow procedure resulted in the killing of 7 and injuring 50 others 2) Union Carbide India limited, Bhopal (December 3, 1984) gas leakage tragedy, immediate loss is 2500 people 8000 more due to diseases and 500 000 injuries 3) Chernobyl nuclear power 26th April 1986. 4) Fire accidents in ORPIC (March 11, 2013 Sohar and December 4, 2014 Mina Al Fahal) 5) Chlorine gas leak accident in Jordan’s Aqaada seaport (June 27, 2022) killing 10 people and 251 injured. 6) Fire accident in the port of Beirut, Lebanon, (August 4, 2020) killing 218, 7000 injuries and leaving 300,00 homeless  Assignment - 1 ☞Discuss on various case studies that are related to major industrial accidents that had occurred in the past in Oman. 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