Health, Safety, Environment (HSE)

Scaffold safety part 2

Scaffolding Safety English Pt. 1

A lot can go wrong when working on scaffolding. We talked to safety experts about some  safety essentials when working from heights. Here are your top 10 tips for scaffolding safety. 1. Ensure everyone is properly trained.   Safety regulations require that workers be trained in the design and operation of scaffolding. Training covers important safe work practices such as how to safely get on and off the scaffold (using an access ladder, not the scaffold frame — unless it is specially designed to be climbed and both hands are free to grab the rungs). It should also cover comprehensive fall protection training specific to the type of scaffolding, erecting and dismantling procedures for anyone involved in these activities, and a host of other lifesaving details. 2. Take the time for prep work.   Before using scaffolding, make sure the base is sound, level and adjusted; that the legs are plumb and all braces in place; that locking devices and ties are secured; tha...

Hydrogen sulfide is the chemical compound with the formula H 2 S. It is a color- less gas with the characteristic foul odor of rotten eggs; it is heavier than air, very poisonous, corrosive, flammable, and explosive. (Wikipedia) Concentration in parts per million (ppm)* Observations and health effects Less than 1 Most people smell “rotten eggs.” 3 to 5 Odour is strong. 20 to 150 Nose and throat feel dry and irritated. Eyes sting, itch, or water; and “gas eye” symptoms may occur. Prolonged exposure may cause coughing,  hoarseness, shortness of breath, and runny nose. 150 to 200 Sense of smell is blocked. 200 to 250 Major irritation of the nose, throat, and lungs occurs, along with headache, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Prolonged exposure can cause fluid build-up in the lungs (pulmonary edema), which can be fatal. 300 to 500 S...