Lock Out Tag Out
Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) is the physical restraint of all hazardous energy sources that supply power to a piece of equipment, machinery, or system. LOTO also includes applying a Warning Tag on the physical restraint device. This documents the authorised LOTO personnel and the date. LOTO operations must be carried out on all equipment, machinery, or system shutdowns before authorised personnel can perform repairs or service.
One of the most common workplace hazards is the release of hazardous energy during maintenance or repair work on machinery or equipment. This can result in serious injuries or even fatalities if proper safety procedures are not followed. One important safety measure to prevent such accidents is the implementation of lockout tagout procedures. By locking and tagging the machinery or equipment and isolating it from energy sources, LOTO reduces the risks of accidents and injuries. It also reduces the need for costly repairs or replacements and extends the lifespan of equipment.
Without the use of proper LOTO safety procedures, the serviced equipment can unexpectedly start up or otherwise release these forms of energy. This can lead to serious (even potentially fatal) injuries to the people working on the machine and to others working in the area or living in the community.OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout standard also requires employers to train each worker to ensure that they know, understand, and can follow the applicable provisions of the hazardous energy control procedures. Workers must be trained in the purpose and function of the energy control program and have the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy control devices.
On November 15, 2023, the Campaign/RoadShow was inaugurated by Mr. Sandip Mukherjee – Construction HSE Manager Projects along with HAL Offshore and ION Exchange for the Lock Out Tag Out RoadShow.
The mobile campaign has traversed across RJ North Projects and Operations work areas (Sulphate Removal Plant, Operational Building Township, Mangala Well Pad, Bhagyam Well Pad & Aishwariya Well Pad). Over 550 personnel attended this safety awareness campaign across the MBA field.
Around 10 staff and workmen from various business partners were recognised with an on-the-spot award during the campaign based on the spot quiz contest and their safe work performance.
Inauguration of the Safety Campaign
The campaign was inaugurated by Mr. Sandip Mukherjee – Construction HSE Head Projects along with HAL Offshore and ION Exchange RCM and team members.
Glimpses of the Safety Campaign
Workforce are being briefed and display of awareness slides on campaign board mainly in pictorial and Hindi as language for easily understanding of the workforce.
Award being distribuited among the winners during the campaign.
Banners on safety in confined space awarness campaign have been displayed at various site locations across RJ North
Safety in Electrical
Electricity is one of the efficient powers used for industrial as well as residential purposes. In both cases, electricity is a very essential energy. At the same time, if you do not take appropriate precautions while handling it, it may take your life or get you seriously injured.
Use of electrical energy is common for most construction sites. Like other energy, electricity also has its inherent risk and can be hazardous if appropriate care is not taken. Case studies highlight that most electrical hazards are related to the poor standard of equipment and/or human error.
Electricity is not possible to identify by our eyes or by our sensory system; therefore, working with electricity or attempting to cut, damage or steal any unknown electrical cable can be dangerous.
All electrical systems have the potential to cause harm. Electricity can be either “static” or “dynamic.” Dynamic electricity is the uniform motion of electrons through a conductor (this is known as electric current). Conductors are materials that allow the movement of electricity through them. Most metals are conductors. The human body is also a conductor. This document is about dynamic electricity.
Note: Static electricity is accumulation of charge on surfaces because of contact and friction with another surface. This contact/friction causes an accumulation of electrons on one surface, and a deficiency of electrons on the other surface.
Electric current cannot exist without an unbroken path to and from the conductor. Electricity will form a “path” or “loop”. When you plug in a device (e.g., a power tool), the electricity takes the easiest path from the plug-in to the tool, and back to the power source. This action is also known as creating or completing an electrical circuit.
On October 12, 2023, the campaign/roadshow was inaugurated jointly by Mr. Sandip Mukherjee Construction HSE Manager Projects along with HAL Offshore and ION Exchange on Safety in Electrical / Road Show.
The mobile campaign has travelled across RJ North Projects and Operations work areas (Sulphate Removal Plant, Operational Building Township, Mangala Well Pad, Bhagyam Well Pad & Aishwariya Well Pad). More than 650 personnel attended this safety awareness campaign across the MBA field.
Around 12 staff and workmen from various business partners were recognized with an on-the-spot award during the campaign based on the spot quiz contest and their safe work performance.
Inauguration of the Safety Campaign
The campaign was inaugurated by Mr. Sandip Mukherjee – Construction HSE Head Projects along with HAL Offshore and ION Exchange team members.
Glimpses of the Safety Campaign
Work force are being briefed and display of awareness slides on campaign board mainly in pictorial and Hindi as language for easily understanding of the workforce.
Award being distributed among the winners during the campaign.
Banners on safety in confined space awareness campaign have been displayed at various site locations across RJ North
