JOB ID: 032026/1008; Dated: 07-03-2026 ; Pennar Industries Ltd - Kochin or Pan India

JOB ID: 032026/1008

Job Alert Dated: 07-03-2026

Immediate requirement for  Safety Officer

 

 Company Name: Pennar Industries Ltd

Company Type:. Manufacturing

Offrole/ Onrole: Offrole( Based on performance after 3 months will convert to Onrole)

Job location:  Kochin or  Pan India

Designation:  Safety Officer

No.of vacancies: 03

Qualification: Diploma in any Stream with SBTET

Experience: 04 years minimum

Duty Hrs:  8 Hrs

Salary: 50K

Other Benefits: Accomodation, Transportation from Accomodation to Site is Provided

 

Note : Construction Experience is only preferred

 

Immediate Joiners Required

 

 Interested and eligible candidates please submit your resumes to managerpt@nifsindia.com. For any queries or clarifications; please contact our Placement Department at: 9246615282, 8523073444.

 

In Mail Subject Mention: Applying for JOB ID: 032026/1008 . (Profiles will not be considered if not mentioned in the mail subject)

 

Last Date to Apply:  09-03-2026; Time - 02:00 p.m

 

 

Regards

Malathi Visakoti

Officer - Placements & HR

NIFS - Head Office – Visakhapatnam,

ANDHRA PRADESH

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Key Takeaways to Develop a Safety Mindset and Build Safety culture

Accidents, possibly all of them, are preventable if we all know what to do – and what NOT to do. Therefore, it’s essential to be aware of safety practices and create a “safety first” mindset that promotes safety for every person in the organization despite their job role. Here are the key takeaways essential to building a safety culture and developing a safety mindset:

Employee participation and involvement

Worker Participation and involvement have to be every day in every aspect of the safety program and recognition for their participation and performance positively reinforces the safety mindset and facilitate the right, desired behaviours that help in fostering a safety culture in the workplace. A strong safety culture requires true engagement, involvement and commitment at each level within the organization.

Well Defined Roles and Responsibilities

Everyone’s responsibilities and accountabilities regarding safety must be clearly defined and understood. An employee must understand

• What the job is and how it can be done?

• What impact does the work have on the organization?

• What are the organizational values the employee must demonstrate?

• What are the processes, methods, or means the employee is expected to use?

Well-defined roles and responsibilities allow the employees to take pride in their personal and shared responsibility besides being fully functional and productive at the workplace.

Safety Walkarounds

Safety walk-around at the workplace helps study and identify all existing and potential hazards and not just about what’s wrong or what’s missing, but also gives an opportunity to learn how it can be done correctly by developing safe behaviours.

Walk-around helps the managers to interact more with workers and get to know their employees, learn about the risks and problems and this mentoring can foster a safe culture and promote awareness.

Encourage workers to speak up

One of the most effective ways to empower someone is to give them a voice and encourage them to speak up if they see risks or hazards. The workers should be encouraged to speak up and provided a reliable way to report any unsafe conditions and behavioural observations they see. All around, give them a voice and foster a culture of “if you see something, say something”.

This empowerment should give them an opportunity to share information about hazards and risks, and the other part is being sure to listen and act on what’s shared with you.

Training

Training is a key factor in developing a safety mindset and safe behaviours of workers at the workplace. Training is also an ongoing educational activity to keep workers involved and engaged which ultimately increases efficiency and the productivity of an organization.  In recent times, Behaviour-based safety training has gained significance in identifying and focusing on a particular set of unsafe behaviours and developing the tendency to be more safety-minded and aware at all times. Such training programs help reduce absent-mindedness and facilitate behavioural change in a very organized format.

Reward, Recognize and Reinforce safe behaviours

A workplace safety program should be designed with a safety rewards and recognition approach – using motivational methods of rewarding employees that encourage safe behaviour and discourage unsafe behaviour and safety violations. The goal of this kind of program is to minimize preventable accidents and strengthen safety mindset creating a safer and more positive work environment. 

A few behaviours of employees which can be rewarded and recognized:

• Following safety protocols

• Safe forklift operation and maintenance

• Correct material handling

• Keeping workstation clean and putting things in designated places

• Organizing and maintaining cleanliness

• Proper wearing and maintaining of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Participation in training\

• Focusing on Preventative ideas and solutions

Having role model behaviours from the top. 

Worker mindsets often reflect those of their managers and influencers because role modelling, whether good or bad is inherited from the top and ultimately shapes a culture. Managers with a commitment to safety can influence the behaviours of front-line management by having role model behaviours at all times.

Improving Safety Perception

Workplace safety surveys identify workers' perceptions which are the realities of the workplace’s safety culture.

Employee perceptions either correct or incorrect are an employee’s reality and they do influence employee behaviour. Workers' perceptions are important and should never be disregarded and dismissed. Once these perceptions are revealed, organizations have an opportunity to improve these perceptions and influence their behaviours.

Dissemination of safety information

A worker's personal experience with safety can be disseminated and spread throughout the workforce in order to solidify a positive or negative experience among those who may know nothing about safety.  Safety information and lessons shall be passed to all concerned staff through various dissemination methods such as presentations, videos, handbooks and publications. Dissemination of safety information not just spreads awareness but also develops a safety mindset through various approaches

• Cognitive approach – the concept that a worker is associated with safety

• Emotional – the feelings that a worker has been related to safety

• Language – how a worker describes and expresses safety

• Action – the experiences a worker has come across with safety

Article by Dr.Yashoda Tammineni,

MSc, Ph.D.

HSE, HOD at NIFS

Vehicle Inspection PIT Safety

 

THE DANGERS OF INSPECTION PITS

1. As per UK Confined Spaces Regulations 1997(Approved Code of Practice, Regulations and guidance) - guidance -1 states, “Under these Regulations a ‘confined space’ must have both of the following defining features: (a) it must be a space which is substantially (though not always entirely) enclosed; and (b) one or more of the specified risks must be present or reasonably foreseeable”

 

2. Inspection pits come under confined space as these are substantially enclosed (2.5m deep by 1.0m wide and 3.5m long) and carry specified risks like fire and asphyxiation hazards

 

3. On Inspection pits Vehicles are often left idling while the workers carry out engine, exhaust condition and emission checks due to which Asphyxiation and Explosion hazards are present due to the accumulation of combustion gases and the displacement of oxygen also The inspection pits with flammable liquids can release vapours and displace oxygen causing asphyxiation and potential ignition can cause fire to erupt

 

4. Vehicles arriving at the workshop can have petrol or diesel fuel tanks that need to be drained when repair work is to be carried out near a vehicle’s tank. These activities can create flammable vapour concentration at high levels which can create asphyxiation and explosion hazards in the inspection pit

 

5. Excess heat conditions due to inadequate ventilation in the inspection pits, circulation of hot gases in the inspection pit emanating from running engine risk is increased by the usage of personal protective equipment – this can cause unconsciousness

 

6. The inspection pits are below ground level which results in inflammable liquids making way into the inspection pit due to accidental leakages from adjoining work areas or spillages – resulting in fire/asphyxiation

 

7. Toxic gases are released during engine idling will have consequences on health both acute and chronic as these can accumulate in the inspection pit – can result in asphyxiation/unconsciousness

CONTROLS REQUIRED AT INSPECTION PITS

1. Workers in the inspection pit should a provision to escape at the other end opposite to access steps, long vehicles can occupy the entire space, and any fire/ ingress of liquid near to access steps will make the person in the inspection pit get trapped

 

2. Before placing any vehicles on the inspection pit, the Inspection pit should be cleared of any spills/rags contaminated with oils/ dust and ensure no flammable atmosphere is present

 

3. Ensuring no open fuel containers (or) Body filler containers are kept near the inspection pit

 

4. Using of air blow guns (or) projecting air blow guns towards the inspection pit

 

5. Only using hand lamps suitable and certified for explosion protection to be used in the inspection pit

 

6. The inside of the Inspection pit should be painted with light colors like white to have a maximum reflection of light coupled with a proper explosion proof lighting system will decrease the usage of hand lamps considerably

 

7. All activities that have the potential to generate dust, vapors, and mist are as far as practically achievable, like welding, flame cutting, sanding operations etc from the inspection pit

 

8. Ensuring Workers in the inspection pit have a provision to escape at the other end opposite to access steps when long vehicles can occupy the entire space

 

9. Usage of all required Personal protective equipment while going into the inspection pit

 

10. Provision of proper exhaust extraction system when vehicle idling is done

 

11. During any major spillages (or) sudden development of vapour concentration anywhere near the pit should be immediately intimated to the workers inside the pit and make him evacuate the pit

 

12. After Ensuring all the spillage is cleaned and cleared of all vapour then only the worker can go inside the inspection pit

 

13. Usage of tools that do not generate sparks while working in the inspection pit

 

14. Prohibiting access to unauthorized persons or untrained persons for entering the inspection pit Workers are advised to have enough water from getting dehydrated due to heat exhaustion before going into the confined space. The floor on the pit should be free from slips, like providing no-skid surfaces. The flooring around the pit is to ensure that it is slip resistant

 

15. Provision of temporary handrails (which can be removed on drive-through inspection pits ) on access steps for properly securing and balancing with hand while getting down into inspection pits

 

16. The loose grip coverings on the steps for inspection pits are an indication of no adequate cleaning of chemical and oil spills which are contaminating and loosening the grip coverings, proper and adequate cleaning schedule on a timely basis to be implemented, this will prevent accidental slips and falls

 

17. Slip-resistant coatings can be added to access steps to prevent slips and falls into inspection pits

 

18. The exposed opening of the inspection pit when the vehicle size is small should be provided with a movable platform bridge that acts both as a cover and to carry out repair. When the pit is not in use, a cover over the pit is to be used and the pit covering can be adjusted based on the length of the vehicle

 

19. A trained and competent person should drive the vehicles onto the inspection pits, untrained persons should not attempt it. The pits should not be accessible to the outside persons who are not meant for working there

 

20. Housekeeping is to be of utmost priority with tools and items should not be left at pit edges. They can fall onto the workers working in the inspection pit or can skid vehicles. Tidy floors and cleaning the spillages immediately can reduce or eliminate slips and falls

 

21. The inspection pit should be restricted access, and only workers who are trained to work there are to be allowed. The pit edges should be barricaded with guard rails or barriers

 

22. The walkways around the pit should be properly painted so that people can stay on the designated walkways and provision required signages like “open pit danger”. These warning signs coupled with the painted floor will ensure people are more careful

Article by PJ Mohan

Sr.Faculty, NIFS

Disclaimer:  The information represented above is only guidance for students/HSE practitioners for getting some information relevant to the rules. The information represented above does not constitute professional advice and cannot be quoted or used for any application purpose (or) statutory requirements (or) dispute resolution.

Undetected Violations can affect the Compliance Management

Rules and procedures form a major part of the safety system. As there is always a presumption in a HSE Management System that the rules and procedures will be followed, rule-breaking and other violations account for a major threat to HSE management.

Safety Violations are any intended deviations from the rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines drawn up for the safe or efficient operation and maintenance of plant or equipment in the workplace. These rule- breaking could be unexpected, unintentional or sometimes purposeful.

There is always evidence that violations occur frequently both at work and in general life. Simple Car driving shows a variety of such violations e.g., Drink and driving, speeding, jumping traffic lights. Failure to follow public notices such as 'No Smoking', 'Do not park the vehicles”, clearly shows that violations are so commonplace for many of us.

It is also evident that a high level of routine violations either partially or wholly in the workplace such as human errors and removing guards on machinery could also result in many accidents and injuries. Recent disasters have called attention on the degree to which violations can become the normal way of working, eg. Improper work practices and lack of supervision. This information suggests that human errors underlie 70-90% of accidents and injuries and violations are an important contributor to industry's risks and industry’s overall performance.

The first step in bringing down the probability for industrial violations is to gain a better understanding of the reasons or motives which lie behind certain violations. To achieve this, it’s essential to classify the violations and then it will be clear to deal with them more effectively. 

Violations can be classified as unintentional violations, routine violations, situational violations, exceptional violations and optimizing violations.

Unintentional violations occur when employees do not know or understand the rules and procedures or incorrectly understood what they are supposed to follow. 

Such violations can be prevented and reduced by increasing awareness and enhanced training.

Routine Violations result from spontaneous and sometimes unconscious behaviour. They are routine actions (strong, but wrong, habitual actions) accepted by the particular workforce and are often tolerated by the organization and/or governing authority. Employees generally consider routine violations as low-risk to themselves and the task and allow the situation to persist attributed by inadequate training and supervision.

Routine violations can be minimized by:

• assessing the risks and reducing risk-taking behaviour;
• improving the probability of detection;
• taking account for the work systems to reduce the number of
• unnecessary rules

Situational violations occur when circumstances in the workplace (such as work pressure and chasing deadlines, unavailability of proper equipment or extreme weather conditions) persuade employees to violate certain rules and contribute to breaking of rules in situational violations.

Situational violations can often be overcome by:

• improved and upgraded job design;
• enhanced hazard reporting systems;
• better working conditions;
• more appropriate supervision.

Exceptional Violations occur in very unusual circumstances (e.g., emergencies, equipment failure). They can be the result of a conscious decision to violate or a prompt reaction to the situation.

These violations are mostly associated with high risk, often because the consequences of the action are not clearly understood or because the violation is known to be critical but seem inescapable.

Exceptional violations shall be addressed with typical solutions that include:

• Increasing training on unusual circumstances and situations
• Minimizing pressure on individuals to react quickly and provide support so they can cope with such situations.
• Making sure the 'defences' are in place to prevent such violations resulting in accidents

Optimizing violations

A final class of violations is created by a motive to optimize and improve a work situation. These violations occur when there’s a need for excitement in jobs that are considered repetitive, unchallenging or boring and when having a desire to dig into the boundaries of a system that are thought to be too restrictive.

Optimizing violations can be minimized through a process of job redesigning and modifications and an examination of rules which are considered restrictive.

Hazard awareness and risk perception: Approach to reducing violations

The assessment of hazard awareness and risk perception is therefore predominant to understand the reasons behind some rule violations. The choice of committing a violation is often derived from a conscious decision which balances the perceived risks against the perceived benefits.

Thus, while assessing the training needs associated with reducing safety violations it is important to attain some understanding of:

• the degree to which the workers understand the hazards;
• the risk they will experience if they choose to deviate from the rules;
• the benefits (both to themselves and their organization) which they perceive and obtain from breaking the rules. The benefits may be either short term or long term. They may be personal benefits (eg. ego needs, financial benefits, tangible needs and behaviour in order to fit in with a group/ having compliance with group norms) as well as benefits for the company (eg. more production, faster repairs).

It is important to measure changes in attitudes and behaviours and identify unsafe behaviours through behaviour-based safety programs and develop safe behaviours which in turn improves the risk perception in the workforce.

Individual and organizational approaches to reduce violations

There are two main approaches to reduce violations: the individual and organizational approaches.

1. Individual approaches are focused more on the individual or individuals that violate rules and generally include behavioural-based safety programs. The individual approach is to influence the individuals and train them to reduce violations. This approach includes

• conducting walk rounds, observing behaviours and
• give immediate and limitless feedback to the workforce when unwanted behaviours are observed. 

2. Organizational approaches are focused more on circumstances/ situations and organizational factors that can contribute to or reduce the occurrence of violations. By removing external triggers and enhancing the organizational and technical factors the number of violations can be reduced. The organizational approach includes:

o  Monitoring the use of existing rules

o  Evaluating the rules for their effectiveness

o  Enforcing the use of good rules

o  Executing rules and dealing with exceptions

o  Redesigning or discarding ineffective rules

o  Defining the rules for new processes or existing process

o  Developing appropriate rules

o  Testing and approving rules and store in management information

o  Communicating and training in the usage of rules and adaptation

Article by Dr.Yashoda Tammineni,

MSc,MBA, Ph.D.

HSE,HOD at NIFS

Why Communication matters in developing a safety culture?

 

Effective safety Communication is the key to organizational success in achieving a healthy, safe and productive workplace. It is necessary to ensure roles and responsibilities are understood; to warn about hazards; to avoid unsafe practices; to develop emergency response and particularly to learn about the concerns, issues and hazards that workers come across.

In spite of continuous efforts to reduce the number of work-related accidents, every year thousands of workers die and millions of workers suffer occupational injuries and illnesses at their workplaces. It has been recognized that workplace with open communication and frequent interactions between employees and supervisors are important organizational elements, which distinguish companies with low accident rates from those with high accident rates. Organizations with open communication system shows that they are willing to accept feedback and questions from anyone, respond to the issues raised by workers so that the workplace can be made safer for everyone.

On-the-job communication helps employees to know what’s going on all around them and also let others know and understand the hazards, risks and the related safety information.

Training

The important step in on-the-job communication is training. Employers must organize trainings effectively communicating all necessary information so that workers are equipped with the knowledge required to accurately and safely perform the tasks assigned. Organizations should ensure trainings are effectively conducted by keeping lines of communication open among workers throughout the organizations, including how safety data and information is shared between workers and management which provides a better means to identify risks and develops an approach to implement methods to prevent injuries and illness. 

 

During training, workers must be made aware of all possible risks and hazards involved in the task and how to communicate and report it to the management as Communicating problems can be difficult for many employees, especially if they are caused by their mistake.

Ensure effective communication of safety and health information to prevent employee injuries and illness.

Effective safety communication can be ensured by the following methods:

1. Interactive - It is two-way, when we speak about safety and listen to worker’s concerns and suggestions as well.

2. Informative- When the information is shared to the employees telling them what they need to know to work safely under all conditions.

3. Positive - This method focuses on the exchange of ideas and information to improve workplace safety and prevent accidents and illness.

4. Productive – This method allows us to interact successfully with employees and spread safety message to everyone.

Look out for communication barriers. 

Unfortunately, numerous barriers can break down the communication. For example:

–If too much information is being communicated at a time, it would be difficult for workers to absorb all the information at a time.

–If information presented lacks clarity, it will be confusing or unclear, what a worker actually understands might be quite different from what you intended to say.

–If expectations and results are not clearly defined, you may not be satisfied with the results. It is important to know and express what would you expect as a result of your safety communication.

–If you communicate a safety message without listening to the response of employees, then communication is incomplete. Remember, you have to speak and listen in response for communication to be successful.

–If you don’t consider workers’ concerns and priorities into account, they might not listen to whatever you try to communicate.

Upward communication from workers to managers facilitating the exchange of information among workers is essential for organizational learning, improvement and safe operations. Some common barriers to upward communication include fear and guilt that the communication will be filtered as it goes up. These communication barriers are not addressed; it can have a negative impact on information exchange, organizational learning, and ultimately safe performance. To facilitate effective upward communication, it is necessary that the managers need to create a supportive, encouraging environment accepting both positive and negative feedback, so workers would always feel free to speak up.

Never forget that effective safety communication always begins with a clear message. 

The message is the safety information or content you want to transfer and communicate to the workers

–Think before you speak on what you want to say. Be as clear as possible about each point you want to cover.

–Organize your message and content into a logical sequence for communication.

–Keep your communications simple. Small information at a time, simply and clearly stated, is more likely to be understood.

–The message should as precise as possible. Use simple language and examples to explain what you mean so that won’t be any misinterpretations.

Why it is important to use a variety of methods to communicate health and safety information in the workplace.

There are certain reasons such as:

• The people respond differently to different methods and this variety prevents over-familiarization with only just one method and helps to explore many.
• Variety of methods are needed for effective communication to overcome language barriers and the incapability of some workers to read;
• Different methods of communication can motivate, stimulate interest and gain involvement and feedback;
• Different types of information require different methods of communication, for example, emergency signs, reading list or a hand book.
• In some cases organizational policy may require certain information to be in a specified format;

Why It Matters…

Organizations with ineffective safety communication can have serious negative consequences, including:

–Accidents, incidents and illness

–Lost time injuries

–Reduced and delayed productivity

– Chance of risk-taking by employees

–Inability to comply with norms and regulations

–Increased workers’ compensation and medical insurance costs

–Damage to materials, equipment, or plant facility (for example, fire caused by carelessness or lack of knowledge in the work place)

–Risks to community and environment (for example, due to the release or improper disposal of toxic chemicals)

Effective safety communication is an integral part of achieving an accident free workplace. Safety culture / Safety performance can be improved by providing sound guidelines to improve safety related communication. By providing all means of receiving safety feedback can make the workplace safer. Communications that maintain a focus on safety essentials are meant to protect the workers, the public and the environment.

 

Article by Dr.Yashoda Tammineni,

MSc,MBA, Ph.D.

HSE,HOD at NIFS

ILO OCCUPATIONAL, SAFETY AND HEALTH

 

ILO

NOTE ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS - 1

 AIMS OF INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION :

1.            The main aims of the ILO are to promote

a.   Rights at work

b.   Encourage decent employment opportunities

c.   Enhance social protection 

d.   Strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.

 

2.   WORKERS, GOVERNMENT AND EMPLOYEES forms it vital tripartite structure to ensure that the views of all partners are closely reflected in labour standards and in shaping policies and programmes.

.WHAT IS IT FOR INDUSTRIES ??

1. A conducive atmosphere with a good social environment is necessary for creating SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONS to provide employment, this will, in turn, encourage investment and entrepreneurship and also provides the necessary impetus to create new enterprises. ILO ensures that these requirements are met.
2. ILO conventions and recommendations help enterprises to provide BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS IN TERMS OF GOOD OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROVISIONS, GOOD INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND GOOD ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES.

 (OHS) CONVENTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

CONVENTION	RECOMMENDATION
OHS 155 (CONVENTION):  Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981	OHS 164 (RECOMMENDATION): Occupational Safety and Health Recommendation, 1981
OHS 161 (CONVENTION): Occupational Health Services Convention, 1985	OHS 171 (RECOMMENDATION): Occupational Health Services Recommendation, 1985
OHS 167 (CONVENTION): Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988	OHS 175 (RECOMMENDATION): Safety and Health in Construction Recommendation, 1988

 

1) OHS 155 ( CONVENTION):  Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981

The aims of this Convention are: 

1.      To formulate and  implement a national occupational safety and health policy in consultation with most employers and workers

2.      The implemented national OHS policy should be periodically reviewed

3.      The policy shall aim to prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of the working environment, by trying to minimize the hazards as low as reasonably possible

4.      The main action areas of this convention are

• The proper arrangement, installation and maintenance of tools, machinery, chemical, biological and physical agents
• Adaptation of machinery, time and work as per the physical and mental capacities of the workers
• Training to all persons to reach adequate levels of safety and health
• Communication and cooperation with all groups inside and outside the organization
• Protection of workers from disciplinary measures while trying to follow safety rules

 

1.2) OHS 164 (RECOMMENDATION): Occupational Safety and Health Recommendation, 1981

The aims of this Recommendation are

 

ILO R164 sets that the employee should:

• Take reasonable care for their safety and that of other people who might be affected by business undertakings.
• Comply with procedures and instructions provided to take care of themselves and others.
• Use of safety devices and Personal Protective equipment correctly and not to misuse it.
• Report any situation to the supervisor or employer which they believe, could present imminent danger which they cannot themselves correct.
• Report any accident or occupational ill health which arises as part of the employment.

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2) OHS 161 (CONVENTION): Occupational Health Services Convention, 1985 

The aims of this Convention are: 

1. To provide occupational health services  as a  requirement for establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment which will facilitate optimal physical and mental health concerning work and the  adaptation of work to the capabilities of workers in the light of their state of physical and mental health
2. It highlights the need to implement occupational health services as a responsibility of the employer and the responsibility of the workers to participate in matters related to occupational health services
3. The functions of occupational health services are
1. Identification and assessment of risks.
2. Surveillance of health risks of workers
3. Surveillance of working environment
4. Programs to improve working practices.
5. Providing information, training and education in the fields of occupational health and hygiene and ergonomics.
6. Organizing First aid measures.

 

2.1) OHS 171 (RECOMMENDATION): Occupational Health Services Recommendation, 1985 

The aims of this Recommendation are

1. All nations accepting this recommendation should ensure that occupational health services for all workers related to all economic activities should be appropriately arranged for the task that is undertaken
2. These provisions  should also be  available to self-employed persons
3. Health surveillance of the working environment and surveillance of worker's health is utmost priority like understanding
1. The effect of working environment on health
2. The standards of occupational hygiene
3. Assessment of personal protective equipment and usage
4. Exposure to hazardous and monitoring methods
4. Provision of proper training and retraining of first-aid personnel on regular basis and continuing training of all workers in the undertaking who contribute to occupational safety and health.

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3)OHS 167 (CONVENTION): Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988

The aims of this Convention are: 

1. This Convention applies to all construction activities, namely building, civil engineering, and erection and dismantling work, including any process, operation or transport on a construction site, from the preparation of the site to the completion of the project.
2. These provisions  should also be  available to self-employed persons
3. There should be a national policy that  provides responsibility on
1. Employers: They have to comply with the prescribed safety and health measures at the workplace.
2. Workers: They have the right and the duty at any workplace to participate in ensuring safe working conditions related to equipment and work and to express views on the working procedures adopted as they may affect safety and health.
3. Others: Those concerned with the design and planning of a construction project shall take into account the safety and health of the construction workers following national laws, regulations and practice
4. This Convention also talks about appropriate precautions to be taken to ensure that all workplaces are safe while using scaffolds, ladders, lifting appliances and gear, tools, earth moving equipment and while doing work at height, work in compressed air, demolition etc.

 

3.1) OHS 175 (RECOMMENDATION): Safety and Health in Construction Recommendation, 1988

The aims of this Recommendation are: 

 

Proper measures to be taken to ensure that there is organized co-operation between employers and workers to promote safety and health at construction sites like providing

 

·        The establishment of safety and health committees representative of employers and workers

·        The election or appointment of workers' safety delegates.

·        The appointment by the employer of suitably qualified and experienced persons to promote safety and health.

·        The appropriate training of safety delegates and safety committee members.

 

Disclaimer:  The information represented above is only guidance for students/HSE practitioners for getting some information relevant to the rules. The information represented above does not constitute professional advice and cannot be quoted or used for any application purpose (or) statutory requirements (or) dispute resolution.

Article by PJ Mohan 

Sr.Faculty, NIFS