SAFETY & SECURITY NEWSLETTER

June 2013 Issue

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CONTENTS

1 Sprains & Strains

2 Lessons Learned-Fire on Coal Conveyor (Jojobera)

3 Mock drills-May’13

4 Corporate Safety Highlights May’13

5 Safety training-May’13

6 Root cause analysis (RCA) of incidents – May’13

7 Security Highlights

Thought for the month

You get the level of safety that you are prepared to walk

past!!!

1. Sprains & Strains by Onkar Kawatkar, Executive-Safety, Corp. Safety

What Injuries Are Most Common? Injuries can happen once or can accumulate. Common sprain/strain injuries

Hand/Wrist Problems Back Injuries Sprains, Strains, Overexertion

What Causes These Injuries? Think of the most difficult parts of your job. These injuries may be caused by

Working in awkward postures such as raking asphalt

Handling heavy materials like in concrete formwork

Repetitive work like rebar tying and operating a joystick

Using vibrating tools like a pavement breaker Whole body vibration for operators

How Can We Avoid Sprains and Strains? Think of ways to do the job differently. Work can be made easier

Minimize manual materials handling with dollies, hoists, other equipment

Better job planning (deliver materials where they're used)

Store materials for easy access Use tools that are comfortable, easy to handle Take breaks when possible, rotate difficult and

easier tasks

What Can You Do to Prevent Injuries? Do at least some of these measures. To prevent injuries

Plan and maintain a clear, level walking path Don't lift too much by yourself, get help Use proper lifting technique, lift with your legs

not your back when possible Avoid working in awkward postures Do stretching exercises before work Keep fit

2. Lessons learned-Fire on coal conveyor (Jojobera)

Date & Time : 15th May 2013 & 08:45Hrs Location : Coal Conveyor from Primary to Secondary Crusher Details : Fire Description : Smoke was observed in the in Coal Conveyor 4 by a Contract employee at approximately 08:45 hours. He immediately informed Control room. Fire department was mobilized immediately and mutual aid group (Tata Motors, Tata Steel & Lafarge) were requested to initiate emergency response. The fire spread rapidly and was brought under control at approximately 10:00 hours. Fire was completely extinguished at approximately 10:15 hours. There were no injuries

Root Cause Analysis:

Human Factors:- No human factors were noticed in this incident as there were not activities at incident area

Physical Factors:- 7-1 Fire – Coal dust / Spilled Coal on conveyor contributed in spreading the fire rapidly

7-3 Energized electrical systems - Short circuit / Arcing

System Factors:- 11-2 Inadequate Cleaning– Coal dust on the conveyor

Recommendations: 1. Strengthen the preventive maintenance program for all critical equipment 2. Review procedure of housekeeping 3. Review the procedure for spilled coal handling 4. Review inspection program covering critical equipment and assets 5. Review design philosophy of coal conveyors and verify adequacy to be in line with Tata

Power standards / best practices: a. Fire Detection and Protection system (LHSC and MVWS) b. The M24 Conveyor with Fire Retardant conveyor

6. Review issues related with emergency response approach / access etc. Click here for detailed presentation

3. Mock drills-May’13

Scenario of „Fire’ in Sadawagapur wind farms

Sub station

Scenario of „Natural Calamity- Earth Quake

in Bramanwel wind farm

4. Corporate Safety Highlights-May’13

Corp. Safety continued comprehensive BSC 5 Star Safety Management System Audit in the

following divisions,

a. Hydro Division

b. Transmission Projects Division

c. CGPL

Conducted safety audit of Chemical Terminal Trombay Limited (CTTL)

Discussions were held with British Safety Council‟s representatives for the implementation BSC 5 Star Safety Management System Reviewed Fall from Height Incident of SED and appropriate root cause and recommendations were communicated

Assisted Dugar Hydro Project for updating the HSE Management plan and conducted awareness session on Tata Power Incident reporting and investigation system

Shared Tata Power‟s Best Safety Practices with Senior Executives of SEIMENS

5. Safety training-May’13

Session on “ Personnel Protective

Equipments” at Gadag Wind farm

Session on „Handling and Storages of

Materials” at Agaswadi wind farm

Session on „Musculoskeletal Disorder” at

Supa wind farm

Session on „Fire Safety” at Khandke wind

farm

Session on „Safety while working in WEC” at

Samana wind farm

Safety induction training being administered at

Trombay

6. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of incidents – May’13

Human Factors Physical Factors

System Factors

0.0%

5.0%

10.0%

15.0%

20.0%

25.0%

30.0%

35.0%

40.0%

45.0%

Jun'12

469

Jul'12

373

Aug'12

383

Sep'12

393

Oct'12

344

Nov'12

294

Dec'12

323

Jan'13

361

Feb'13

416

Mar'13

639

Apr'13

332

May'13

251

Cau

ses

Human Factors TrendProcedural non compliance No/ improper use of tools or equipment

Not using protective methods Inattention/ Lack of awareness

Total no.of causes

0.0%

10.0%

20.0%

30.0%

40.0%

50.0%

60.0%

Jun'12

257

Jul'12

224

Aug'12

205

Sep'12

236

Oct'12

186

Nov'12

148

Dec'12

178

Jan'13

193

Feb'13

234

Mar'13

285

Apr'13

147

May'13

139

Cau

ses

Physical Factors Trend

Inadequate/ defective tools, equipment & vehicle Work exposure to

Workplace environment layout Inadequate/ defective protective system

Total no. of causes

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

40.0

45.0

Jun'12

402

Jul'12

313

Aug'12

261

Sep'12

260

Oct'12

287

Nov'12

192

Dec'12

234

Jan'13

316

Feb'13

369

Mar'13

422

Apr'13

201

May'13

170

Cau

ses

System Factors Trend

Physical Capability

Physical Condition

Behavior

Skill Level

Training or Knowledge Transfer

Contractor Selection & OversightManagement / Supervision / Employee LeadershipEngineering / Design

Work Planning

Purchasing, Material Handling & Material ControlTools & Equipment

Work Rules / Policies / Standards / Procedures (PSP)Communication

Mental Stress

Mental State

Note: Insignificantcauses(consistently less

Total no. of causes

7. Security Highlights

I. Trombay

05 May 2013 – Mr. S Padmanabhan Executive Director Operations visited the plant for a meeting with Station Head. Necessary Security and traffic arrangements were made during the visit.

11 May 2013 – Mumbai Operation Security Officer‟s Meeting was held in the conference Hall at Station „B‟ duly attended by all security officers of Trombay, Hydro, T & D.

18 May.2013 1st Security Prevention Advanced Training was held from 17th May 2013 – 25th May 2013. Total 28 security personnel underwent the training conducted by BSI (Attendance list enclosed). Mr. Gal OR was the faculty for the course.

21 May.2013 – A team of Police officials from R C F Police Station visited to carry out a preliminary physical reccee to work out a contingency plan in case of terror attack/disaster.

24 May.2013 – A meeting with Mr. Firoze Mistry of M/S M Pallonji was held in the conference room No 3 on coal berth Emergency response procedure to be followed by barge masters from 1500 hrs to 1600 hrs. Col PB Dalvi, Mr SVK, Mr S S and Mr AB were present.

II. Transmission & Distribution - Mumbai Security Awareness program conducted for employees at HR conference hall, Dharavi

at 1500 hrs to 1700 hrs on 16 May 13. The program was conducted by BSI instructor (Israel security Consultants - Mr Gal O R). The broad outline of the talk was as follows:- (a) Terror attacks and its implication in India.

(b) 26/11 operation terror module.

(c) Security awareness for all employees and action during emergency.

(d) Naxal issue and its implication on corporate India.

Security Prevention Advance training by M/S BSI Ltd conducted a site visit at Dharavi on

20 May 2013 for Security & Safety procedures, Vehicle Search, Visitor Management,

Customer Care & Security Control room procedures.

Training for CRC Security staff was conducted at Dharavi Receiving Station on 26 May 2013. 24 security guards attended the training session. The following topics were discussed/ covered:- (a) Behavior towards customers.

(b) Duties & Responsibility of Security Guards.

(c) Use of UHF communication sets.

(d) Security awareness and crisis management

(e) Knowledge Sharing.

(f) Use of fire extinguishers.

III. CGPL 17.05.2013: CISF IG Western Command Mr. A K Singh and Sr. Commandant. Mr. S

Bhagat visited CGPL site to meet CEO & ED of CGPL Mr. K K Sharma and to CMS Capt V K Dogra.

20.05.2013: a visiting delegation from NTPC arrived at CGPL site. Mr. Anand kumar, IPS, ED & Corp. Head, (Security & Coordination) is heading the delegation along with Mr. SN Panigrathi, AGM (HR-S&C), MR. R Sarangpani, AGM (PE-C&I), Mr. AK Patel, AGM (IT- Comm.)

25.05.2013: NTPC Operations ED Mr. Rama Rao visited CGPL site for Official purpose.

30.05.2013: Monthly labor head count exercise was conducted at main gate, hostel gate, labor colony, township gate and labor wicket gate. Entry of the contractors manpower without proper entry permitted was restricted and their concerned contractors were directed far the complete. A total number of 2379 labors were counted at the locations.

A training related to “Visitors/Contractor Labour Management” was conducted at CGPL

Project Office. The program was conducted by the technicians Mr. Uttam Jain and Sunny Vakhariya in which training regarding Visitor‟s & Contractors Gate Pass was given to security staff members. 08 security personnel including 03 SO, 01 SS & 04 SG‟s took part in it.

IV. MPL First Aid / Fire Fighting Training- Training was organized by security & Fire dept on

10.5.2013 for 18 MPL officers of Operation dept. Mr. D.K.Singh, HOD/Fire & Security, imparted practical training on use of Breathing Apparatus and Operation of various types of portable extinguishers.

TESTING OF DV SYSTEM AT FO AREA- On 27.05.13 at 12:30 Hrs, Fire service got the

opportunity to check the DV system in auto mode at HFO area. The DV was operated in

auto mode under the guidance of Fire officer Raj Kumar Rai and the performance of the

system was satisfactory.

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