OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

AJ Concrete Cutting Technologies, will strive to achieve the best standards in safety and employee occupational health comparable with best-of-class practices internationally.

The company will comply with National and Local regulations on Occupational Health and Safety.

By introducing suitable technology in production process and material handling areas, the company will prevent unacceptable risk to human life, safety and environment.

The company firmly believes that all accidents are preventable and use of cost effective engineering control, use of personal protective equipment and safe work practices and total employee involvement can contain risks to injury and health.

The company expects from its employees : a) To comply with safety rules and follow safe work practices. b) To report safety violations and dangerous occurrences. c) To maintain good personal hygiene and health.

Introduction What is Safety ?

May be defined as freedom from circumstances that cause, or are likely to cause, illness, injury or damage. A state of safety also exists when, in the case of an incident, there is no risk of injury or illness to a person, nor damage to plant. That is, emergency procedures are in place. The Doug Wakefield definition of safety is: The ability to take the next breath in the most beautiful and comfortable way!

What is Accident ?
Accident is an unplanned, unexpected event, which causes interference to work, may or may not result in injury, damage to property and /or to environment.
"Accidents do not happen, they are caused".

1. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Whenever there is a possibility of exposure to hazardous material or operations, personal protective equipment or devices shall be worn or used. These include (but are not limited to) hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses and goggles, gloves, protective suits, hoods, respiratory equipment and proper hearing protection. (Gloves are to be worn to protect from dermatitis due to cement and wet mortar/concrete) The contractors at all levels or supervision will be held responsible for seeing that workers wear proper protective equipment and that it is kept in good repair. 1.1 Hard Hats : All personnel working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling objects, shall be protected by protective helmets. This will be interpreted as all areas within the site boundary except inside permanent or temporary structures not under construction. Helmets shall meet the specifications contained in the National Standards. Employees of contractors who are represented on the construction site, who apply for entry to the project and are not in possession of an approved 2

hard hat, will be asked to remain at the security gate until arrangements can be made by their supervisor / foremen to obtain an approved hard hat. 1.2 Eye Protection : Required when doing work that may cause possible injury to eyes from flying particles, grinding, splashes, or welding/cutting operations. : To be worn by all workers. : To be suitable for the type of work in which engaged.

1.3 Safety Shoes 1.4 Clothing

1.5 Hearing protection : Shall be worn in any posted area and when operating pneumatic equipment. 1.6 Respirators : Whenever and wherever necessary to protect dust, gases, hazardous chemical and vapours. : Required when working from high places. : To be worn as work activity may require. Protect from Abrasion Grip Chemicals Heat Special Type Leather or PVC Gloves Knitted Nylon or cloth with latex coating gloves Plastic or Rubber Leather Rubber / Latex

1.7 Safety belts 1.8 Protective gloves

2. HOUSE-KEEPING
"A Place for everything & Everything in its place" GOOD HOUSE KEEPING

Health is important to an individual. Similarly tidiness is important to the working environment, There is no doubt that lack of tidiness and orderliness slows down work. But this lack can also cause serious accidents. Therefore before you start. Plan for tools, implements, materials etc. Ensure clearance and cleanliness at workplace. Minimize hazards from sharp/pointed objects. Beware of oily and slippery surfaces.\ 3

No haste's and short cuts. Maintain control over activities and task's. Concentrate on the task on hand. To follow 5S Practice strictly to ensure proper, safe and clean environment.

3. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

What is electricity?
Electricity is potential energy that provides power to run or use various plant and equipment.

Potential health and safety effects

Electric shock, temporary tingling or numbness Electrocution leading to death, burns or brain damage Fire or explosion Damage to property The main cause for electrical accidents are exposed live wires, bare live conductors, open switches, temporary/loose/hanging wires; fuses, inadequate knowledge and unsafe working methods. DO'S Only qualified & experienced persons should be allowed to undertake electrical works. Treat all circuits as live unless ensured dead by testing. Ensure extension cords are free from cuts, damaged insulations, kinks or joints. Ensure that pins of the socket/plug are not loose. Ensure easy access to put off the power supply ,While using any portable electrical equipment, ensure that it is properly earthed, no leakage of current though the body of the equipment. Report all electrical hazards to the competent person. In case of short-circuit or fire, put off main switches immediately. CO2 / DCP are the extinguishing mediums in case of fire. Place rubber mats in front of the distribution boards. Use protection such as rubber gloves, shoes and insulated tools while working with electricity. Remove the fuse cut-outs and keep them in self-custody while undertaking repairs. Label the feeders.

Use switches which clearly indicate "ON"/ "OFF" and are of appropriate amperage. Use work permit in areas of flammable atmosphere. Know First-Aid procedures. Remember, AC is more dangerous than DC. Do not meddle with the Interlocks with regular Inspection of cords and related tools. Avoid temporary connections. Use Standard Materials for complete protection. Ensure safety by personal observation and not by other persons report. Cable ducts and trenches to be covered with proper covers and regularly cleaned. All switches on phase wire and not on neutral wire.

DON'Ts Don't tamper with settings of Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers. Don't have any unsafe temporary connections, naked joints/wirings. Don't work wet, on electrical equipment Don't just operate any switch unless you know the repercussions. Don't overload an electrical point. Don't use water for extinguishing electrical fire; Use dry sand, CO2, or DCP extinguishers. Don't take short-cuts in tapping electric current. Don't store any material near the electrical mains/switch-boards. Don't work on live circuits, even when the job is very small

Electricity cannot be seen, cannot be tasted; Use electricity carefully to avoid accidents. Do not leave Electrical equipment Within the reach of Children.

Leave electrical repairs to authorized People. Don't tamper with the switch when you are on the job.
BURNS: Burns are caused by electrical flashes if a body part comes within flashing distance of a high voltages current. Burns may be caused due to short-circuit also. Short-circuit may lead to electrical fires causing burns. 5

In case of electric shock injury, give the victim artificial respiration and call for a doctor immediately, don't crowd around the victim; he needs fresh air.

4. HAND-TOOLS Large number of injuries are caused from hand tools. The main causes are use of unsuitable and damaged tools. DO's Use hand-tools for specific purpose for which they are designed. Inspect hand-tools before use. Heads of hammers, chisels should be dressed periodically to avoid mushroom heads. Store hand-tools in cabinets or tool-boxes. Use only quality tools. DON'Ts Do not use spanner as a hammer or use knife as a screw-driver. Never use over-size spanner with packing between nut and spanner. Don't leave hand-tools carelessly, while working at heights, as it is a source of danger to the persons working below. Do not leave hand-tools on floors, on machines and on pathways. Do not misuse tools.

USE RIGHT TOOL FOR RIGHT JOB CARE OF HAND-TOOL There are a few rules that must be followed in the case of hand-tools. Proper care will make your tools last longer; keep them always in working condition.Remember that the sign of a good worker is the excellent condition of his tools! FILE: Though the file is a humble looking tool, some precautions are to be taken to avoid injuries. Do not use a file without a handle; the sharp point can cause injury. Never use a file as a hammer, as this will not only injure but also break it. Never use a file for a 'pry'; it is almost sure to break and at that time it throws off tiny bits of steel which may go into the eyes. SCREW DRIVER:

 Never strike the handle of the screw driver with a hammer as it may split or break and the chip may enter the eyes. Never use a screw driver as a pry, as this bends the blade, making it less efficient. A bent blade is likely to slip out of the screw slot and may injure the hands. Be sure the screw driver fits the slot so that the tip will not slip to cause injury. When using the screw driver, never hold with one hand the material in which the screw is to be inserted, as this may cause the tip to slide out of the slot and may injure the hand. CHISEL: While using chisel, follow the precautions: Keep the head of the chisel clean from oil & grease. Hold the chisel in the correct position, if the chisel or hand is slippery, accidents are bound to occur. Keep the hammer head smooth, it cracks on prolonged use. Such a hammer, when used, will result in injury to nearby people. Never chip towards a person nearby. Use a metal sheet or a wooden board as a screen to prevent the chips flying far and causing injury.

DRILLING MACHINE: Use drill properly sharpened to cut the right size and see that the drill is running true. Small drills should revolve at high speeds,and large drills at low speeds. Reduce speed to about 50% when drilling cast Iron. Do not forget to use goggles while drilling. Do not hold your work under drill by hand. Always clamp the work to table. Run drill only at specified speeds. Change the belt for speed regulation only when power is put off and the machine has come to dead stop. If drill stops in work, shut off the motor and start drilling by hand. File or scrape all burrs from drilled holes. Do not reach around or to back of a revolving drill. Keep your head back and well away from any moving part of the drilling machine. Do not use LPG for any kind of maintenance work.

5. GAS-CUTTING AND WELDING DO's Wear protective like goggles/face-shields,hand gloves, shoes.

 Acetylene cylinders should always be in an upright position; they should be strapped or chained. Gas cylinders shall be kept, maintained under shelter and in ventilated area. Use lighters for lighting the gas torches. For moving the cylinders, use only cylinder trolleys. Never drop the cylinders do not permit them strike against each other. Ensure gauges on the cylinders are functional. Handle the valve gently and smoothly. Ensure no fire-catching materials are lying near-by. Keep fire extinguishers/ buckets filled with sand, water near-by. Do not use LPG in maintenance work. 6. MATERIAL HANDLING (MANUAL) Bring the load close to your body for more power and less effort. Grip firmly with your hand, not just by fingers alone. Make sure you can see where you are going, move slowly with small steps. Do not twist your body with the load. To unload, face the spot you have chosen and lower the load slowly. Use safety shoes, hand gloves.

LIFTING MACHINES There are different type of lifting machines such as EOT cranes, HOT cranes, Chain Pulley blocks, Hoists etc. These are required to be used carefully to ensure safety of men and material.

DO's Check the equipment and connected accessories at the beginning of each shift. Know the capacity of the lifting machine and of the lifting chain/wire rope. Secure the load properly and firmly. Raise the load slowly. Avoid sudden stopping or reversing except in emergencies. Ensure long travel & cross travel brakes are working. Ensure all limit switches are working Ensure power-indication lamps are working. Follow the signals while carrying the load. Ensure that all switches in the pendent box of the pendent-operated crane are in good condition. Ensure that all indications of the switches are clearly visible. Lift the load only to the required height. Ensure the hook-latches are in place while handing the load. 8

Ensure to get the lifting machine, lifting tackle is inspected and certified by a competent person, once a year. 7. MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING

Stacking of materials must never be against the wall and should be well with in 3 meters height. At least 1.5 meters around the stacking must be kept clear for movement and inspection on regular basis. Yellow line discipline to be adhered where ever applicable. Ensure adequate fire fighting equipment are available in the area. Adequate Fire fighting equipment 's and water Hydrant system with Monitor to be installed. To maintain clean environment in the storage area and to avoid Oil/Liquid spillage. Authorized Operator with blue badge only to handle Fork Lift trucks/ To follow instructions as per Equipment manual No one is permitted to sit on the fork lift truck other than the truck operator. To Drive at safe speed with caution. Do not leave the Fork Lift Truck with engine on and do not load such that visibility is restricted. Ensure proper Anchoring of the Load on Vehicles. Avoid using Fork Lift truck where ever trolley can be used. Use proper lifting tackles and associated tools and equipment such as Hoist, Chain Pulley blocks, Jacks etc., for handling heavy loads. Avoid swinging of Hoist chain with or without load and movement of personnel below the over head load being carried.

DON'Ts Do not carry load without properly balancing it. Don't carry load over persons and machines. Don't allow load to remain suspended. Don't overload the equipment beyond its capacity. Don't allow more than one person to give signals. Don't use the equipment for pulling the load. Don't create jerk while transferring the load. Don't ride on the load.

SAFE WORKING WITH MACHINERY

 All moving/rotating parts of the equipment' must be properly guarded with provision of emergency shut down. To carry out periodic inspection of all rotating and moving equipment's to identify risk involved and corrective action taken. All necessary safety precautions to be taken into consideration while ordering new machinery and proper installation procedure to be followed as per the manufacturer guidelines.
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EXCAVATION AND SHORING

8.1 All trenches or excavation 1.5m or more in depth shall be effectively guarded against the hazard of moving ground by sloping sides to the angle of repose of the material encountered or by the installation of a shoring system. 8.2 When sides are sloped, it shall be no steeper than 3/4 horizontal to 1 vertical. Slopes must be made less steep if material encountered is not stable. 8.3 Trenches less than 1.5m deep shall also be guarded when examination indicates hazardous ground movement. 8.4 When a shoring system is used, it shall conform with approved design and the requirements of the appropriate local agencies.

8.5 Beware of disturbed ground. Ground that has been filled or disturbed will require additional sheeting and bracing, as well as hard compact ground if there is filled ground nearby (A trench wall that is near another recently filled trench, for example, is unstable even though it appears to be compact material). 8.6 Take special precautions where moisture is present. Provide extra sheeting where there is water or seepage. Keep excavation pumped out at all times and avoid any accumulation of water, day or night, until work is completed. 8.7 Install upper trench jacks or supports first. When trench jacks are used to hold uprights in place against trench walls, the top jack shall be installed before anyone enters the trench to place the lower jack. Shoring does not serve its purpose if men expose themselves to hazards while installing it. Installation work should be done from outside of the trench or by working progressively from top to the bottom of the trench with men always in an area which has already been shored. 8.8 Adequate shields or cages shall be used when needed for safety installation of shoring. Prior to starting any excavation work, the foreman shall make a thorough survey or conditions of the site to determine, so far as is practical, the predictable hazards to employees and the kind and extent of safeguards

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necessary to accomplish the work in a safe manner. documented together with action required.

Hazards shall be

8.9 Special attention shall be given to locating and protecting underground utilities and to the precautions that must be taken to protect employees from the hazards of working near such utilities. 8.10 No part of any shoring system of any excavation shall be removed until proper steps have been taken to avoid hazards to men from moving ground. 8.11 All excavated areas must be properly barricaded to prevent people from falling into the pits. 8.12 Proper access for workers must be proved to and from excavation pits. 8.13 Work permits where required must be issued to authorised persons undertaking any excavation. 8.14 Flagmen shall be required at all locations on a construction site where barricades and warning signs cannot control moving traffic. They shall be placed so as to give adequate warning, approximately 30m ahead of impact point. They shall be provided with red flags and hand signs or red lights. - A warning sign shall be posted ahead of flagmen reading Flagmen Ahead. - The flagmen shall be provided with a red or orange warning garment for flagging. At night, reflective garments shall be used. - Flagmen shall be instructed in the fundamentals of flagging moving traffic before they perform this work. 9. PRESSURE VESSELS Pressure vessel means any vessel which is used to store, handle air, any gas, liquid or vapour under pressure greater than the atmospheric pressure. Ensure that the safety gadgets provided to the pressure vessels are in working condition. Any deviations in the working conditions of the pressure vessel to be informed to the supervisor, immediately. Do not undertake repair without the instruction of the supervisor.

10. MACHINE GUARDING

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Machine guarding means providing adequate/ secured guards around the dangerous/rotating/ protruding parts. Ensure that all the rotating parts of the machine which are easily accessible, are adequately guarded. Do not remove the guard from its position. Ensure that the guards refitted after maintenance/repair. Know the safe-working pressure of the vessel. Do not exert heavy pressure on the wheel. Ensure pre-tests on the grinding wheel before being put to use. Display the diameter& maximum speed of the wheel. The speed of the grinding machine has to be lesser than that of the wheel. Wheel to be stored in horizontal position, free from moisture . Your eyes are the windows of your world (Protect them, wear goggles)

11. SAFETY IN GRINDING Wear safety goggles while grinding. Ensure guard to the rotating grinding wheel. Adjust the tool rest as close as possible to the face of wheel, say 0.3 mm. Never use the side of the wheel unless it is so designed. Do not exert heavy pressure on the wheel. Ensure pre-tests on the grinding wheel before being put to use. Display the diameter& maximum speed of the wheel. The speed of the grinding machine has to be lesser than that of the wheel. Wheel to be stored in horizontal position, free from moisture.

12. PEDESTAL GRINDER Stand to one side of the wheel when starting it up, especially if the wheel is new. Make sure that the tool rest is only 1/8" from the face of wheel, Check this distance Too much clearance may cause job to jam the wheel and break it. Do not set the tool rest while machine is in motion. Never use a grinding wheel that is loose on the shaft or its peripheral speed is not safe for the number of R.P.M of spindle. Check with the instructor for this information.

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Stop wheel if it chatters or vibrates excessively. This may be a danger signal that the wheel is not properly balanced or not attached securely to spindle. All wheel should be tested for soundness. Hold the job against the wheel firmly so that it will not slip out of hand and cause hand/fingers to come in contact with wheel. Use clamp or other suitable holding devices for grinding short pieces. Always use face shield or goggles even if the grinder is provided with protective glass shields. 13. SURFACE GRINDER

Test all wheels for crack or defects before installing them on? The spindle. When starting the machine with a new wheel, stand at a safe distance to one side until you are sure that the wheel is sound. Whenever there is any danger or injury while loading, unloading or checking work on the chuck, stop the machine. Do not use an unguarded wheel at any time if it has a diameter greater than 1.5". Wear safety goggles. Use properly under-cut safety washer in mounting a wheel. Exhaust hoods are provided as a safe guard for the health of the grinder operator, See that they are properly adjusted at all times. 14. FIRST-AID FOR SPECIFIC ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS

TREATMENT FOR SUNSTROKE Measure temperature with a clinical thermometer. If the temperature is high put the naked victim into a tub of cold water or give full bath or apply wet sponge over his body. If there is a rise in temperature, apply ice bag or clothes dipped in cold water.

HEAT EXHAUSTION Signs to look for: fatigue, irritability, headache, feeling of faintness, cold, clammy skin and a lot of perspiration. What to do: Person should be made to lie down in a cool, shaded area or an air-conditioned room. Raise feet. Message legs towards heart. Give cold salt water,(1/2 teaspoon to glass of water) or cool sweetened drinks, especially iced tea and coffee, every 15minutes until person recovers.

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DO NOT let person sit up, even after feeling recovered. Person should rest for a little longer.

TREATMENT FOR FAINTING Place victim in lying down position with head lower than the rest of the body. Loose clothing around neck. Ensure plenty of cold air. Sprinkle face and chest with cold water. Put smelling salt or ammonia to nose. Rub limbs towards body. Give stimulants which victim can swallow. No matter how small the injury is, get first-aid first and then get medical aid. Never administer first-aid on your own, if you do not know. Take the assistance of trained persons. Fully trained Emergency rescue team to be in operation to meet any eventuality and with periodic fire fighting and emergency drill The first aid is to be given to affected person by trained worker during office hours and immediately to inform the concerned Manager and HRD cell. Details of persons and telephone numbers to contact in case of emergency is notified.

HIV and Blood Borne Pathogens

What are HIV and other blood borne pathogens?

Diseases that can be contracted by humans through viruses contained in blood and other body fluids (ie saliva, vomit, mucous, faeces, semen, vaginal fluid). Such diseases include: HIV/AIDS Hepatitis (A, B & C)

Potential health and safety effects Range of minor and severe health effects eg vomiting through to major organ failure
or death Short or long term illness depending on the nature of the disease

Risk factors Potential for contact with needles and syringes, broken glass or other surfaces that
may hold viruses Amount and type of infected body fluid and its route of entry to the body (splashes to the skin or eyes, penetration of skin, swallowing etc) Workplace layout and equipment for dealing with potential exposure Inappropriate first aid practice 14

 Inadequate personal hygiene Inadequate infection control practices Controlling the risk
Eliminate the hazard Substitution Isolation Engineering controls Sharps disposal containers Bodily fluids spill cleanup equipment Hand-washing facilities Administrative controls Vaccinations Cleaning and sterilization procedures Redesign work practices Housekeeping Personal hygiene First aid equipment First aid officers Pre-employment screening Drug prevention programs (counseling, employee assistance programs) Training and information Personal protective equipment Protective uniforms Goggles/splash shields Gloves 15. FIRE KILL FIRE BEFORE IT KILLS YOU In case of fire, no matter how small it is, try to control it by using extinguishing media. F Raise alarm when you notice a fire. F Immediately report to the concerned for further action. F Use right type of extinguishing media for specific type of fire. F ind, I nform, R eport, E xtinguish, By dismantling any one segment, the triangle is incomplete and so the fire will not occur. 15

Fire Safety instructions 1. How is fire formed? By the combination of 3 elements: Air (Oxygen) Fuels (Combustible & flammable) Heat (Heat Producing sources) 2. What are the causes of fires? Heat producing sources like: Welding, gas cutting, Electric Sparks,Hot Metal, Hot Flames, Smoking etc., 3. What is the Principle of extinguishing fire? By removal of any one of the above elements. Best method is removal of Air or Heat. 4. What are the extinguishing elements? Water, Dry powder, Carbon dioxide Gas and Sand. 5. What is the effect of Extinguishing Elements? Removal of air: Blanketing Effect, Removal of Heat: Cooling Effect, 6. How fire can be prevented? By keeping all combustible and flammable materials away from heat sources. Cigarettes are fire hazards Carelessly discarded cigarette or "beedi" butts are major fire starters. They combine with the rubbish strewn about and cause disasters.Suitable ash-trays containing water should be provided.These ash-trays must be cleaned before the time of closing,Never throw cigarette ends or match sticks out of the window.Prevent smoking within the premises. Strictly prohibit smoking where chemicals and combustible materials are stored. FIRE FIGHTING Fire usually starts in a small way. Always be alert. If you happen to Discover a fire: from any inflammable substance. Do not panic. Inform your fellow workers/-Superiors/security department, Find out what is on fire and what is the ignition source. 16

Use the extinguisher cylinder/water as may be appropriate.

FIRE PREVENTION The main principle is keep any source of ignition well protected, controlled and away from any inflammable substance. 16. WORKING AT HEIGHT Working at height is a high risk job. Many accidents, mostly fatal, are occurring every year due to fall, while working at height without proper precautions. Use of safety belt, anchored to a lifeline or a strong supporting structure is a must while working at height. While working on fragile roof, use of crawling ladder is a must in addition to safety belt.

17. PERSONAL POINTS A CHANCE TAKER AN ACCIDENT MAKER! Do not take chance, carry out the instructions. Do not risk and indulge in unsafe act. If you do not know, Ask Report and rectify all unsafe conditions with intimation to the superiors. Use correct tools and equipment. Help to keep the workplace clean & tidy. Do not indulge in horseplay or distract others. Use protection for your safety without the guards in place. Obey all safety signs and rules.

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