Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) is a technical directorate that works under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It formulates and implements a series of safety guidelines aiming to safeguard their workers. This industry is one of the riskiest industries, hence, it deserves the utmost attention, especially in the hydrocarbon processes, such as Exploration,…
Safety & Health Guidelines for the Chemical Industry by OSHA
In December 1984 a methyl isocyanate chemical leak occurred in Bhopal, India that drew the world’s attention to serious hazards in the chemical industry. The country faced huge damage due to this tragedy and following that, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) developed guidelines to aid employees and protecting them from potential hazards in…
बिजली का कार्य करते समय क्यों पहनें Safety Shoes?
जब हम उन श्रमिकों के बारे में बात करते हैं जो बिजली के खतरों को सबसे ज्यादा फेस करते हैं तो हमारे दिमाग में सबसे पहले इलेक्ट्रीशियन, इंजीनियर और ओवरहेड लाइन श्रमिकों जैसे प्रोफेशनल्स आते हैंl ये प्रोफेशनल्स बिजली के उपकरण का इंस्टालेशन, उनकी मरम्मत, परीक्षण और फिक्सचर्स जैसे कार्य करते हैंl अक्सर गीले पैर…
Fall Protection is Necessary – Know Why?
Falls are one of the most common causes of injury or death of workers at a job site. To eliminate the hazards associated with working at heights, employees should use fall protective equipment. What is Fall from Heights? Fall from height means a worker falls from a height and gets injured. It also includes falling…
Fall Protection Myths Everyone Believes
When people start believing the myths, things become out of hand. That is why it is very important to spread the truth. Myths are dangerous and could be fatal, as it happens at various workplaces and job sites. In this article, we will counter some persistent myths regarding safety and fall protection at various workplaces….
Factories – Safety Guidelines by The Ministry of Labour & Employment
The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India enacted the Factories Act 1948 to consolidate and amend the laws regulating workers that work in the factories. It is applied to every factory that has 20 or more workers. To safeguard workers, the government of India has prescribed certain standards related to safety, welfare and…
Mining Industry – Safety Guidelines by the Ministry of Labour & Employment
For the safety of workers in the mining industry, the Mines Act 1952 was inforced. This act amended and consolidated the law relating to the regulation of labor and safety in mines. This act comprehensively and exclusively deals with health, welfare and the safety of the workers in the mining industry. Elaborately this acts basically…
Common Injuries Occur at Workplace and Their Prevention
Injuries are very common at every workplace – some happen due to the negligence of the employees or employers, and some due to ignoring the right safety tools and accessories required. No matter what the reason is, these injuries leave employees with costly medical bills, inability to work, and even a diminished quality of life….
7 Ineffective Safety Practices and What to Do Instead
Different industries have different safety issues and every business has its own safety practices that they follow. However, every safety practice is not that effective. Let’s discuss the safety practices that are ineffective and what correct practices should be followed instead