NUCLEAR POWER CORPORATION OF INDIA

LIMITED
(A Government of India Enterprise)

Directorate of Safety

JHA on Shot/Grit blasting

1. Engineer - in - Charge

: (Site specific)

2. Manpower required for the job : qualified shot/grit blaster,

compressor

operator,

helper
3. Tools and tackles required

: Air Compressor, Blasting hose pipe,

blasting hopper, Hand tools, spanners,
exhaust fan.

4. PPE required

: Ear plug, safety helmet, safety

shoes, (nose
Blasting suit), Hand gloves.
5. Authorization Required

: Medical fitness of the person

engaged.
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Potential Hazards

Protective measures to be
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Pre-job briefing as per NPCIL/I&FS/0470/Safety Guide - 01 to be given to all

the workers before commencement of the job by the Executing
Engineer/Supervisor.
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a) Smoke
Keep proper exhaust position
compressor
so that smoke does not enter
work area.

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b) Noise

Maintain the equipment such

that it makes minimum noise.
Use ear plugs.

c) Vibration

Place and align the

compressor properly.

d) Over heating of
Engine

1) Ensure cooling water

availability in radiator of
Diesel compressor.

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2) Compressor operator shall

carry out the pre checks
before starting the
compressor.
e) Fire

2.

Preparation for
blasting

a) Contamination of
blasting material.

1) Provide sealed cap to

diesel tank.
2) Keep diesel container away
from engine.
3) Avoid of spillage of diesel
while filling.
Store grit material in bags and
at dry place to avoid
contamination.

b) Air hose leakage

Ensure proper air hose
connections, couplings.
c) Damage to blasting
suit
3.

Blasting
operation

a) Flying dust

b) Spread up of blasting
material

Before wearing the blasting

suit check for proper air
supply and exhaust.
Blaster shall wear blasting suit
and compressor operator and
other persons shall wear
masks and goggles.
Area should be wet. Blasting
work area to be enclosed and
properly ventilated. Good
housekeeping to be
maintained

c) Hose bursting

d) Fire hazards
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(1)Condition of all hose pipes

couplings to be checked for
damage, leakage before
blasting.
2) Compressor operator shall
always be present at work
spot so that blasting activity
can be stopped immediately
in case of hose bursting.
3) Always maintain correct
pressure.
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e) Health Hazard

Protective measures to be
taken

1) Put No smoking signboard

nearby.
2) Provide fire-fighting
equipment.
Periodical medical checkup for
the persons working in
blasting operations.

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