POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN

FIRE PROTECTION
SEMESTER
- 2
SAFETY ENGINEERING AND
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
UNIT - 1
CHAPTER -
1
MATERIAL HANDLING
TECHNIQUES AND
INSTRUCTIONS
UNIT 1 Material Handling Techniques and Instructions
Risk
Risk is inherent in all the tasks that we undertake including business
activity; no one likes to face adversity while taking some risks,
particularly the non-speculative or pure risks.

The non-speculative or pure risks involve only loss such as:
Physical harm to the employees
Property damage to the organisation
Physical harm to or property damage of the public
Capital income loss
Security loss
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Safeguarding of Machines
Guards are used to protect against direct contact with moving parts.

Types of guards

The list below shows the range of guards:
Permanently fixed physical barriers
Interlocked physical barriers
Physical barriers securely fixed in position
Physical barriers securely fixed in position
Presence-sensing systems
Two Handed Controls
Combination of Guards
Safe system of Work for Unguarded Areas
Material Handling Techniques and Instructions
Manual Handling of Material
Prevention of Hazards
Fragility of Loads
Lifting or Lowering Materials
While Moving Loads
Moving loads over large distance
Cause of Hazard
Environmental Factors
Workplace Practices
Operator Characteristics
Material Handling Techniques and Instructions
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Training and Competency
Material Handling Techniques and Instructions
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Statutory Requirements
Hoist and lifts
Lifting machines, chains,
ropes and lifting tackle
Forklifts, electric trucks
or cars
Jib Cranes
The Indian Dock
Workers Act, 1990
Equipment Machinery
Material Handling
through Conveyors
Material Handling at
Dockyards
Material Handling Techniques and Instructions
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UNIT - 1
CHAPTER - 2
WORKING AT HEIGHT
UNIT 1
Work at Height Regulations (WAH)
The WAH regulations require best
management practice.

enables them to plan all work at height
applies the hierarchy of control measures
selects the right people and equipment
for the task
trains persons doing the
work
inspects and maintains
equipment used
ensures supervision and
monitoring of work as
per the plans set out
WAH
Hierarchy of control Measures
Working at Height
UNIT 1
Detector classification

Detectors can be classified according to its type, use and operational
mode.
Workplace at Height

Scaffolds

Proper Equipment
Scaffold Inspection
Safety Instructions
Ladders
Thumb Rule One Out for Four
Up
Safety Instructions
Ladder Securing Devices
Roof Work
Securing Roof Edges
Fragility of Roof
Risk Assessment
Working at Height
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Tools
Exposure
falling, flying, abrasive and splashing objects or exposed to harmful
dusts, fumes, mists, vapours or gases
Hand Tools
Wrenches Hammers Pliers
Power Tools
Portable
Tools
Drills Saw
Radial Arm
Table Saw
Hand Held
Circular Saw
Grinder
Pneumatic Tools
Working at Height
Basic Safety Rules
Use of Non-sparking, spark-resistant or spark-
proof tools
When not in use, tools should be stored in
a dry place
Eye protection is
required
Face protection is
recommended
Use Tools Made of Metals







Brass
Bronze Monel metal (copper-nickel alloy)
Copper-aluminum alloys
Copper-beryllium alloys Titanium
Working at Height
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Safety at Work Place
Ensure proper electrical wiring at workshop
Never use indoor tools outside
Never look away from your work when operating a power tool
When working in dusty conditions, use a filter type respirator
When working in dusty conditions, use a filter type respirator
Working at Height
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