1 What is Work Method statement?

It is the submitted by contractor to client, covering the general work

procedure of a particular job in a safe manner as per required standard.

2 What is the use of W.M.S (Work Method Statement)?

We can plan and execute the work easily and safely. It also helps to know the

codes and standards used for each activity.

3 What is a JSA and what is its use?

Job Safety Analysis is the step by step analysis of a job to determine the safe

working procedure. It includes the following steps.

A) Watch the job being done

B) Break the job down into steps

C) Describe the hazards in each step of task

D) Identify the desired control measures and

E) Implement these counter measures in the job execution

4 What is Work Permit?

Work permit is the written document authorizing a person or a group to

Perform maintenance, inspection or construction work

8 What are the hazards in a confined space?

Oxygen deficiency or enrichment, presents of toxic or flammable gases, chemical

hazards, fire hazard, fall of materials, fall hazard electrocution, dust, sound, heat or

cold, caught in between moving parts of equipment’s, engulfment etc.

5 Name one hazardous job in a confined space?

Welding, Grinding, Chemical cleaning, use of gas cutting set, Erection of

materials.

6 Who makes an accident investigation report?

sub- contractor personnel are injured, High officials- depending upon the severity of

the accident.

7 What is use of an accident investigation report?

To find out root cause of the accident, make recommendations to prevent re-

occurrence and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response.

8 What is waste management?

Waste management means safely disposing the by-product of a process or a

work to the environment (after proper treatment, if necessary) so that no threat for

livings, properties and environment exists.

9 What is SWL?

Safe Working Load is the maximum load that can be applied to the lifting tool,

safely.

10 What is lifting Plan?

It is the document prepared for planning critical lift by calculating and

considering all factors which is going to effect the lifting and thereby selecting the

correct tools and cranes and ensure safe lifting procedure to be followed for a

particular lift, giving details such as the size and weight of the object to be lifted, which

crane is used for lifting and what the safety factor is, where the crane is positioned,

from where the load is lifted, where it is fitted, size and SWL of each lifting tool is used

JSA and load chart are attached with it.

11 What is excavation?
A man made cut, cavity, trench or depression formed by earth removal.

12 What is Trench?

A narrow excavation where the depth is greater than width.

13 What is Shoring?

A structure that supports the sides of an excavation and protects against cave

ins.

14 What is the difference between flash back arrestor and check valve?

A check valve allows flow in one direction only. This prevents oxygen reaching

acetylene cylinder and acetylene reaching oxygen cylinder in the event of blockage in

the torch or line or pressure variations.

15 What is lock-out/Tag-out system?

For servicing or maintenance of live equipment’s or pipelines, where the

unexpected energizing or release of energy could cause injury, lock and tag are placed

on the isolating device to avoid uncontrolled operation and give details of the lock-out

schedule.

16 What is the emergency evacuation plan?

It is the procedure to provide concise guidelines for evacuation in case of some

emergencies and to identify the emergencies in advance. This also helps us to plan and

to define roles and responsibilities of all building custodian fire wardens and

occupants.

17 What is Hydro-Test?
It is the test carried out for leak test for pipes, equipment’s etc. by filling water in

these equipment’s and pipes with some pressure and its joints and connections are

checked for any leak or breakage.

18. What are the safety requirements for doing a hot work?

A) Remove all combustible materials from the area (with in 10m), if possible.

B) Use fire blanket to protect immovable combustible materials and also for

welding slugs.

C) Cover the area with fire blanket for containment of sparks generated while

doing hot work.

D) Provide proper fire extinguisher in sufficient numbers.

E) Appoint a fire-watch with red jacket, if necessary.

F) Barricade the area and post proper signage.

G) Use of proper PPE and damage free tools and equipment’s.

H) Obtain a valid hot work permit

I) Conduct gas test if presence of combustible gases expected prior to work.

19 What is work site examination?

 Seeing the site for clearance of overhead lines, cables lines and any other

third party properties.

 Any other third party interference like road diversions, etc

20 Hearing the fire / emergency alarm what should be done?

Or

What will you do after hearing the emergency alarm?

Or

Hearing the emergency alarm what will you do?

 For emergency condition arise

 Stop the work

 Stop the equipment

 Asked to move personnel at Assembly point

 Suspend the permit

21 Communication to a multi-cultural workforce

Generally, communication is a major hurdle in a multi-

linguistic, multi-cultural work atmosphere due to diversity in culture and the languages

spoken by employees. However, it has become possible to communicate in Arabic, Hindi,

English and a few other Indian languages, used by many employees in the projects.

The following are the appropriate modes of communication that are utilised to

promote HSE and make personnel aware of HSE issues, which will be in varied languages

that the employees understand, to ensure its effectiveness.

 Various HSE meetings (Daily, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly etc.).

 Display of posters such as client HSE Policy; ‘Hazard Identification & Control’ etc.

 One to One discussions

 Notice boards and handouts

 Written communication (procedures, instructions, PTW etc.)

 Training and coaching sessions.

 ‘HSE Alert’ and ‘Safety Strokes’ Monthly magazine of client

 Dissemination of learning points of incident investigations and review committee

findings.

22 Radiation

HSE Standards Manual, Chapter 03, Personal Protective

Equipment (HSESM-001-Chapter 003), sets out the precautions to be taken while working

with radioactive materials, in addition to the following:

 Proper respiratory protection should be worn when entering contaminated vessels or

when handling such equipment.

 Avoid direct skin contact with radioactive scale and solids to the possible extent.
Eating, drinking, smoking and chewing should not be allowed in the work area.

Face and hands shall be thoroughly washed immediately after any skin contact,

particularly prior to eating, drinking or smoking.

Surface contamination shall be handled in wet state to avoid inhalation.

Contaminated vessels and equipment that are to be opened should be removed from

service, vented and left to stand idle for four hours, before commencing the work.

 Contaminated materials shall be washed / disposed off in accordance with approved

procedures / practices.

Chemical Handling

HSE Standards Manual, Chapter 12, Management of Chemicals

(HSESM-001-Chapter 012), provides the guidelines for safe management of chemicals and

chemical handling.

Asbestos

Asbestos can pose a dangerous health risk if not handled

properly. Breathing asbestos dust is very hazardous. Asbestos insulation that is not

damaged or friable will generally not produce asbestos fibers at a dangerous level,

especially in non-enclosed structures. To minimize the health risk it is important not to

drill, cut, remove, tear, step on, brush against, hammer on, or in any way disturb suspected

material that contain asbestos (ACM). Any personnel on noticing any deterioration in the

condition of the suspected ACM, will immediately notify their supervisor. Only trained and

authorized personnel with proper equipment should disturb or remove ACM.

The following are the precautions that will be taken while working with

asbestos containing materials:

 No smoking or eating in asbestos contaminated area.

 Wear necessary like, respiratory protection, gloves, disposable coveralls, etc at all
times while working with friable asbestos.

 Work with asbestos only when in wet state.

 Continuously monitor the level of airborne asbestos concentration wherever asbestos

is being disturbed.

 Provide adequate warning signs and prohibit entry of unauthorized personnel.

 Asbestos contaminated waste shall be disposed in properly sealed and labeled

impermeable bags / containers at approved yards.