MAPA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Muralla St. Intramuros, Manila

SFTY100 B1
SAFETY ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

Homework no. 1
PRINCIPLES FOR SAFE WORK

Submitted by:
Bungag, Jediann M.

Submitted to:
Engr. Mauricio Ibasco

1. Hazards must be analyzed, identified and controlled.

Section 106 Page 1 Reporting Hazardous Conditions

When an employee observes a hazardous condition that could cause injury or property
damage, it shall be reported promptly to the proper authority, when necessary, guard it.

Section 204 Page 16 Meter Testing

(c) Whenever there is a chance for accidental contact with voltage the proper rubber
protective equipment must be used.

Section 301 Page 17 General

(l) Unsafe electrical cords, faulty electrical or other equipment or any other hazardous
condition shall be reported.

Section 429 Page 26 Acids and Caustics - Storage

(f) The use of new materials shall be investigated as to their toxic qualities and
personnel shall be advised of any hazards involved.

2. Isolations of work hazards must be adequate and

secure.

Section 433 Page 26 Batteries and Battery Rooms

(b) All battery rooms, if not equipped with hydro explosion-proof caps, should be well
vented.

Section 444 Page 29 Diesel Units

(a) Wherever work is being performed within the crankcase of any diesel engine this
engine will be isolated and hold cards placed.

Section 1001 Page 51 Asbestos

(f) Asbestos waste and materials contaminated with asbestos which may produce
airborne concentrations shall be collected and disposed of in sealed, impermeable bags
or similar containers.
Section 1627 Page 81 Stringing or Removing Conductors

(a) Where there is possibility of the conductor accidentally contacting an energized

circuit or receiving a dangerous induced voltage build-up, to further protect the
employee from the hazard of the conductor, the conductor being installed or removed
shall be grounded or provisions made to insulate or isolate the employee.

3. Personnel must be trained to do their jobs correctly

Section 408 Page 20 Guards and Railings

(e) No employee shall work outside safety or guard railings unless wearing a safety
harness or belt with line attached.

Section 904 Page 49 Proper Lifting

(a) Employees shall be trained in the safe lifting and carrying methods, either as
individuals or as members of a team, and when trained shall follow these methods in all
cases.

Section 1100 Page 55 Explosives

(b) Only persons authorized by the company to do so shall use explosive materials.
These persons shall be qualified by training or experience in the handling and use of
explosives and shall have a working knowledge of applicable state and local laws.

Section 1401 Page 63 General

a) Only those employees specifically authorized and who possess a valid license or
permit for the equipment being used shall operate motor vehicles on company business.

4. Facilities, equipment
requirements.

and

parts

shall

meet

all

Section 122 Page 6 Hand tools

(a) All tools, regardless of ownership, shall be an approved type and maintained in good
condition. Tools are subject to inspection at any time. A foreman has the authority and
responsibility to condemn unserviceable tools, regardless of ownership.
Section 133 Page 11 Safe Supports and Scaffolds
(f) Metal tubular scaffolding must be erected and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.

Section 1211 Page 60 Electric Welding

(b) Rules and instructions supplied by the manufacturer or affixed to the machine shall
be followed.

Section 1615 Page 76 Rope

(b) Rope shall be examined regularly for cuts, worn spots, burns, and rot. The rope shall
be untwisted at various places and inspected for poor fiber and dry rot.

5. Procedures
understood.

must

be

written,

clear,

approved,

Section 120 Page 6 Eye Protection

(a) Effective October 1974, Southern Colorado Power Safety Glass program became
mandatory for all construction personnel in the field such as line, service, and
construction departments.

Section 140 Page 12 Radio Communications

(a) The company has established radio procedures and priorities. All employees who
transmit on our assigned frequency will know and follow these procedures.

Section 610 Page 38 Grounding URD

(b) Before doing work on de-energized primary circuits or equipment:

1. A visible open break shall be provided;
2. A voltage test shall be made, and
3. The equipment shall be grounded

Section 801 Page 45 General

(a) All equipment shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendation and instructions.

Section 1211 Page 60 Electric Welding

(b) Rules and instruction supplied by the manufacturer or affixed to the machine shall be
followed.
Section 1604 Page 73 Pole Setting and Removing
(a) when setting or removing poles in circuits 600 volts or above:
1. The conductors shall be de-energized, covered with protective devices, spread, or a
pole guard shall be used.
2. Workmen handling the butt of the pole shall wear rubber gloves.
3. Ground wires shall not be attached on the pole higher than 10 ft from the ground.

6. Changes must be analyzed for risk to the works system

and its parts.

Section 418 Page 23 Boiler Firing, Operation, and Repair

(b) If ignition has not taken place 5 sec after the fuel appears at the burner, fuel shall be
shut off, the valves closed, and the furnace purged for 5 min.

Section 1100 Page 56- Explosives

(m) In case of a charge misfires or fails to fire, the work force should wait for 1 hour. A
misfired charge should never be drilled out instead it is to be re-fired by a person
qualified in the use of explosives, or another hole should be started at least 1 foot away
from the misfired charge.

Section 1605 Page 74 Transporting Poles

(c) The trailing end of a load of poles shall be marked by red flag during the day and a
red light at night. As an additional precaution, warning flags or lights may be placed in
the center of long loads. An employee shall be used for flagging, when necessary.

7. Residual hazards must be monitored and controlled

Section 40 Page 40 Work on Energized Equipment - URD

(g) Before any attempt is made to replace a damaged or blown cable limiter, the
customers service will be checked for faults by the use of either an ohm meter or a
voltmeter.

Section 301 Page 17 General

(j) Solvents and other volatile or toxic substances shall be used only with adequate
personal protection or in well-ventilated areas.

Section 1302 Page 62 - Use of Cylinders

(g) Hydrogen special precautions shall be taken when using hydrogen to avoid the
possibility of fire and explosion. Danger No Smoking signs shall be posted where
hydrogen is used or stored.

Section 1402 Page 63 Inspection

(d) The driver shall report any defects which may have developed during the day. If the
brakes are not working properly, they shall be adjusted or repaired before the vehicle is
put into operation.

8. Management shall control systems safety programs.

Section 107 Page 1 Employees Responsibility for Safety

(b) Before commencing any work that may be hazardous, care shall be taken to
establish a safe procedure. Where more than one employee is engaged in the same
job, all employees concerned shall understand the procedures to be followed (Tailboard
conference). Under no circumstances shall safety be sacrificed for speed

Section 1701 Page 85 Scope and Purpose

(a) In order to assure the safety of employees working on high voltage transmission,
subtransmission or distribution lines or equipment, clearance and switching procedures
are established and shall apply to all department in Southern Colorado Power. Strict
adherence to these procedures is mandatory.