Dec 4, 2016
Sleep fall deaths
A security guard of an apartment block in Bangkok during sleep on a plastic chair, tries to settle down and falls into an adjacent drain, and dies due to head injuries. During fall, he hits on the concrete base of the drain resulting in head injury.
The link of the news report is HERE.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3912736/Horrific-moment-security-guard-killed-falls-chair-sleeping-uncovered-drain.html
In another incident in Hyderabad, a hotel security person falls down on to the ground from chair during sleep and dies while undergoing treatment.
An article from wikipedia on falling asleep during work can be read.
Many times persons think of fall hazards only while working at heights say 3.0 m. Some persons make fun of safety officials, when ask for proper access, scaffold, working platform safety belt etc. But, from the incidents above, it is clear any place above ground is a potential condition for fall. Such persons who don't think of height hazards should be summarily kicked out to save poor workmen.
Something more, though, different, is worth noting, as below.
A serial killer getting angry on persons sleeping at work used to injure such persons, was caught. We learn so much from internet and should be cautious.
In another incident, a person trying to commit suicide by jumping from a three storey building falls on a 75 year old woman below, killing the poor lady.
Bypassing of safety procedures - poor inerting causes burn injury on the face of the work
To save time, a worker bypasses procedure for inerting, leading to burn injury.
Full report is also available in the link.
Chemical reactor explosion kills one, injures three
As per news report in The New Indian Express, an explosion in a chemical reactor in a bulk drug company, caused death to a person and injuries to three persons.
The metal piece of reactor after explosion, flew by 100 meters, passed through by breaking a wall and hit the person working at distance. The person died immediately due to head injury.
The incident reveals dangers of flying fragments from explosion and need for assessment of explosion consequences.
The metal piece of reactor after explosion, flew by 100 meters, passed through by breaking a wall and hit the person working at distance. The person died immediately due to head injury.
The incident reveals dangers of flying fragments from explosion and need for assessment of explosion consequences.
Crane crushes the person under rear tyre
In a news report appeared in Times of India, a person sleeping under the crane was crushed when the crane operated moved the crane. The person was crushed under rear tyres. Normally, we see persons / animals resting under vehicles, particularly in hot sun. The crane driver was arrested and a case was registered by police.
When I visited port trust in Chennai several years ago during industrial visit as a part of our safety diploma course, the authorities there told us that persons coming under vehicles is one of the most serious causes for accidents.
In port trust, movement of heavy vehicles and mobile cranes is common.
I see such hazard even on public roads, where reversing of all sorts of vehicles takes place, without regard for safety.
About, thirty years when I went to Vizag, I saw person in a pool of blood. I came to know the reason as reversing of bus from the stand.
I myself was hit on the ankle by a reversing car behind, in Chennai, and suffered for about three weeks. I was lucky not get fracture.
Authorities should seize vehicles without loud reverse horn and cancel the driver licence and vehicle registration immediately.
When I visited port trust in Chennai several years ago during industrial visit as a part of our safety diploma course, the authorities there told us that persons coming under vehicles is one of the most serious causes for accidents.
In port trust, movement of heavy vehicles and mobile cranes is common.
I see such hazard even on public roads, where reversing of all sorts of vehicles takes place, without regard for safety.
About, thirty years when I went to Vizag, I saw person in a pool of blood. I came to know the reason as reversing of bus from the stand.
I myself was hit on the ankle by a reversing car behind, in Chennai, and suffered for about three weeks. I was lucky not get fracture.
Authorities should seize vehicles without loud reverse horn and cancel the driver licence and vehicle registration immediately.
Blast/explosion during welding on oil tanker dismantling causes deaths/injuries
Loud blast due to explosion during welding on a oil tanker parked in ship breaking yard, caused more than 10 deaths and injuries to about 50 persons. 8 explosions took place during the incident. A fire followed the explosion. Rescue efforts were hindered due to explosions and fire.
It is stated that about 100 persons were working in the ship tanker at the time of the incident.
To protect themselves, some of the workers jumped in to the sea, after the explosion.
The photos of the incident reveal massive destruction can be seen.
Earlier, three months ago, in another blast during explosion on a oil tanker in oil terminal, during welding, three persons died and two were injured.
It is stated that about 100 persons were working in the ship tanker at the time of the incident.
To protect themselves, some of the workers jumped in to the sea, after the explosion.
The photos of the incident reveal massive destruction can be seen.
Earlier, three months ago, in another blast during explosion on a oil tanker in oil terminal, during welding, three persons died and two were injured.
Nov 29, 2016
Nov 27, 2016
Construction scaffolding collapses, killing 74 at Chinese power plant - World Socialist Web Site
Construction scaffolding collapses, killing 74 at Chinese power plant - World Socialist Web Site
It is reported that during construction work in a power plant, a tower crane collapsed. This caused a 70 m high scaffolding collapse leading to more than 74 deaths and injuries to others. Reports say 90% of the workers at site died in the accident. The accident occurred during shift changeover at about 0730 hr, resulting in more deaths.
Speeding up of the work, possibly with bypassing of safety procedures to cut costs appears to be the cause, as per the reports.
One has to know that safety is not cost addition, but a cost saving measure. Any work completed without accidents by safety procedure violations, is only by luck. And, one can't depend on luck for ever. Companies will face the consequences leading to closures with this type of attitude.
One can sacrifice productivity, but not safety of persons.
It is stated that in the year 2015, about 66000 persons died in the country during industrial accidents at 181 per day (appears exaggerated, but reports say so).
13 persons were arrested in connection of with this accident as per the report.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/chinese-officials-detain-13-construction-accident-kills-74-article-1.2887359
Photos of the scene can be seen in the link above.
It is reported that during construction work in a power plant, a tower crane collapsed. This caused a 70 m high scaffolding collapse leading to more than 74 deaths and injuries to others. Reports say 90% of the workers at site died in the accident. The accident occurred during shift changeover at about 0730 hr, resulting in more deaths.
Speeding up of the work, possibly with bypassing of safety procedures to cut costs appears to be the cause, as per the reports.
One has to know that safety is not cost addition, but a cost saving measure. Any work completed without accidents by safety procedure violations, is only by luck. And, one can't depend on luck for ever. Companies will face the consequences leading to closures with this type of attitude.
One can sacrifice productivity, but not safety of persons.
It is stated that in the year 2015, about 66000 persons died in the country during industrial accidents at 181 per day (appears exaggerated, but reports say so).
13 persons were arrested in connection of with this accident as per the report.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/chinese-officials-detain-13-construction-accident-kills-74-article-1.2887359
Photos of the scene can be seen in the link above.
Aug 29, 2016
Need for fire NOC should be made compulsory for all buildings irrespective of heights and nature of activities
As per legislations, generally, fire no objection certificate (NOC) is issued by concerned fire service department, if the height of the building is above 15 m.
However, this requirement needs to be changed to all buildings, irrespective of height and use.
Many fire incidents are attributed to short circuits, as we read from news papers.
Some incidents are due to materials handled in the buildings, and these buildings / dwellings are not necessarily above 15 m height.
Many use part of the house/commercial complex as storage of substances, solvents, fire crackers, etc legally / illegally.
Some may not intend to use the building initially for dangerous substances, but later on, may use for the same. The initial conditions are not valid, later.
All the above, make one to feel it necessary for legislations that require fire NOC, apart from other requirements, mandatory.
However, this requirement needs to be changed to all buildings, irrespective of height and use.
Many fire incidents are attributed to short circuits, as we read from news papers.
Some incidents are due to materials handled in the buildings, and these buildings / dwellings are not necessarily above 15 m height.
Many use part of the house/commercial complex as storage of substances, solvents, fire crackers, etc legally / illegally.
Some may not intend to use the building initially for dangerous substances, but later on, may use for the same. The initial conditions are not valid, later.
All the above, make one to feel it necessary for legislations that require fire NOC, apart from other requirements, mandatory.
Aug 26, 2016
Do not ignore leg pain - it can be the deadly peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Smokers, heart patients, hypertension persons, diabetics may get PAD. Arteries in the leg get clogged, limiting blood flow. This may lead to pain.
Regular checkups are suggested.
Details can be seen here.
Aug 21, 2016
LPG explosion during welding inside a pipeline
While doing welding inside a pipeline below the ground level, with LPG gas cylinder outside at ground level, there was an explosion inside the pipeline. Unable to escape, four persons inside suffered burns. One person received 87% burns.
The reasons for gas leakage into the pipeline are not known. Poor quality of hoses, not following confined work procedures (like checking the flammable atmosphere, oxygen levels, having arrangement for emergency escape, buddy system), etc can be possible reasons.
The report can be read from the link below.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Four-welders-suffer-burn-injuries/articleshow/53757037.cms
Aug 8, 2016
Some thoughts on weight reduction
My understanding on weight reduction (based on my experience, thoughts and self interpretation - need
not be correct):
1. We can’t reduce our weight overnight. We abused our body
by having so called enjoyment for years and in return gained the weight.
Therefore, we have to work for getting rid of the same. It will take less time compared
the period of weight gain.
2. Exercise should not be thought of as a painful activity.
Initially, it may look so, but I started liking it and got addicted later.
3. Fast reduction in weight may lead to gain in weight also,
if we stop working for it.
4. Our body should be coached / tuned gradually about our
intentions by diet control and exercise. I mean this as slowly reducing the
stomach size by reducing our intake very slowly. If we start starving, we may
eat more also thus opposite consequences will be there.
5. Dieting does not mean fasting.
6. Fasting may lead to acidity and other problems.
7. For weekly fasting, if being done, we can follow what our
ancestors advised i.e instead of keeping empty stomach, we can fill it with
fruits like watermelon, papaya, banana, apples, etc
8. Taking only water instead of food is not correct method
of weight loss programme. It may lead to calcium loss resulting in weak bones
and joint problems.
9. There may or may not be desired reduction in weight or
there may be short / long periods of little or no change in weight inspite of
our best efforts. But, we should not get despaired. I underwent this
experience. I had weight stagnation durations for 30-45 days, sometimes,
particularly in the range of 75-77 kg. But, we should continue our efforts and
we can definitely reach our goal, if not in the desired period, but somewhat at
a later period. Heavens will not fall as already we have carried our weight for
much longer periods.
10. We need not try all available methods learnt from
internet/experts/friends/ books, simultaneously. This may lead to unknown
complications. Better to consult a doctor, before starting a method.
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