SAFETY & SECURITY NEWSLETTER

December 2014 Issue

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CONTENTS

1 Christmas Lights Safety Tips

2 Lessons Learned

3 Safety training

4 Emergency Exercises

5 Corporate Safety highlights

6 R&R for Safety – Nov’14

7 Root cause analysis (RCA) of incidents –Nov’14

8 Security Highlights

Thought for the month

Be a leader, being a safety follower!

1. Christmas Lights Safety Tips

A house lit up with Christmas lights is a beautiful sight to behold. But stringing lights across your

roof and around your home can be a real safety hazard if you’re not careful. So before you flip

the switch to dazzle friends and family with your spectacular light show, take a few moments to

run through a quick safety checklist.

Before you string up a single strand of lights, carefully check them for cracked cords, frayed

ends or loose connections.

The combination of shorts in electrical lights and a tinder-dry tree can be deadly.

Keep your tree well-watered. Not only will it stay fresh and green, but it might also keep your

house from burning down.

Modern lights have fused plugs, preventing sparks in case of a short circuit. Ditch old

strands of lights that don’t have fuses and get a set of newer, safer lights.

If bulbs have burned out, replace them right away, but make sure you use the correct

wattage bulbs.

Water and debris can get into outdoor sockets, so make sure outdoor lights are plugged into

a ground fault circuit interrupter outlet to reduce the risk of shorts and shocks.

Keep an eye on extension cords, as they can occasionally overheat. Just touch-test the

cord. If it’s hot, unplug it.

Don’t use tacks, nails or screws to hang lights, which can pierce the cable and become

electrified. Use insulated hooks instead.

When running extension cords along the ground, make sure to elevate plugs and

connectors with a brick to keep snow, water and debris out of the connections.

Tape down any ground-level extensions cords to prevent people from tripping over them.

Check to make sure lights have been rated by a testing laboratory.

Not all lights are rated for outdoor use. Indoor lights often have thinner insulation, which can

become cracked and damaged when exposed to the elements outdoors. So make sure the

ones you string up on the house belong out there.

Don’t leave Christmas lights running when you go to bed at night or when you leave the

house.

When you put your lights back into storage after the holidays, make sure to put them in a

well-sealed container to prevent possible water damage and to block hungry rodents looking

to turn the cords into lunch. Be careful with ladders.

Christmas Light Alternatives and Safety

When installing your Christmas lighting consider safety, try not to use double

adapters, plug your Christmas lighting in a power point per power plug. You may consider

installing addition power outlets to overcome a shortage of power outlets. If excessive power

adapters are used this could cause a potential power overload on the power points their

plugged into and damage your power points and possibly cause a fire. For more information

visit our electrical Power board page.

Check to see if your home has a Safety Switch, Safety Switches will detect faulty wiring and

protect you from electrocution if you are unaware of damaged leads and Christmas lighting. If

unsure how to test a safety switch or have never been test book an appointment with our

electricians to test your safety switch installation.

External power points should be used on the outside of your home for external Christmas

lighting and bud lighting. Normal internal power outlets are not suited in exposed weather

conditions.

Safety tips to follow when using and installing Christmas lighting.

Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding assembly, installation and globe

replacement.

Do not use damaged or faulty Christmas lights. Check that they are in good condition before

using them each Christmas.

Never use Christmas lights outdoors unless they are specifically designed for such use.

Similarly make sure extension cords are only suitable for outdoor use.

Do not cover or modify decorative lights.

Always switch off and unplug Christmas lights when unattended or when watering a

Christmas tree.

Observe and monitor the correct operation of your decorative lights when unpacked and

initially used.

In households with infants and young children, consider using extra-low-voltage (less than

50 Volts) decorative lights supplied from an approved transformer.

There are many Christmas lights on the market today and choosing them can be tricky. If you

purchased Christmas lights or Decorative lighting from overseas, market places be aware

of unapproved lighting products some passable signs to look for are

Light sets designed for (overseas) voltages less than 230 Volts (normal supply voltage in

India is currently 240 Volts)

Plugs incompatible with Indian socket outlets and power points.

Dangerously thin electrical insulation on the flexible leads, try to compare them to your

existing leads in your home for a simple observation.

When replacing globe and bulbs be aware, incorrectly rated globes may overheat and cause

surrounding materials to catch fire.

Inadequately attached cords that may pull out of lamp holders and expose live cables.

2. Lessons Learned

2.1 Fire

Division : Trombay

Date of Incident : 06th November 2014

Type of incident : Fire

Incident Time :11:45 Hours

Description of Incident:

An incident of fire occurred in regulator assembly of DA set while two contract workers doing

grinding work near the set. Workers tried to extinguish the fire, meantime fire crew on round

also observed the fire and assisted to extinguish the fire by water spray. There was partial

damage to regulator assembly and hoses of the DA cylinder set due to heat from fire and there

was no injury/burn to any of the worker.

Root Cause Analysis

Human Factors

3.1 Lack of knowledge of hazard present - Grinding work going in line of fire of DA Set.

4.8 Routine activity without thought - Practice of closing regulator valve only when DA set not in use and closing cylinder main valve only at the end of day. Same practice was also verified with other DA set at site

Physical Factors

6.1 Defective equipment - Use of Regulator with one pressure gauge, Obsolete & Non

industrial model.

System Factors

11.6 Inadequate monitoring/inspection – Absence of periodic inspection/ checking of

regulator.

8 Lack of supervision at the working site

15.2 Inadequate vertical communication between supervisor and person - Poor

communication among contractor’s workers and supervisor

Recommendations:

1. Regulator assembly to be replaced with approved industrial model having provision of

two pressure gauges.

2. DA sets to be closed from main valve and regulator assembly to depressurized when not

in use

3. JSA to be revised to incorporate:

4. Periodic inspection of DA set including regulator assembly.

5. Proper distance between hot work and DA set Shrouding of bare copper bus in MCCB

modules to be carried out.

6. Communication between contractor’s workers and supervisor to be improved by daily

Tool Box Talk.

7. Supervision to be improved by adequate visits to site by contractor supervisor and safety

officer

2.2 Slip, Trip, Fall same level

Division : Transmission

Date of Incident : 12th October 2014

Type of incident : Loss Time Incident (LTI)

Injury Type : Swelling on leg ligament (no fracture)

Incident Time :09:30 Hours

Description of Incident:

The injured person was engaged to complete commissioning of Transformer no.1. While

instructing contract person to tie a ladder to the transformer cable box of Transformer no 1, the

employee’s one leg got sunk in the loose sand & other leg was resting on higher elevation. This

resulted in sprain to knee.

Root Cause Analysis

Human Factor:-

4.3 Inattention to footing and surroundings.

4.8 Routine activity without thought

Physical Factor:-

7.11 Slippery floors or walkways.

System Factor:-

8.4 Inadequate identification of worksite / job hazards

11.1 Inadequate work planning.

Recommendations:

1. Strengthen JSA process.

2. Conduct training on JSA.

3. Ensure work area is safe to work.

4. Place Paver blocks/concrete slabs on loose sand and same is to be followed where ever it is

applicable.

5. Conduct the training on Incident investigation standard & procedure.

3. Safety training

Train The Trainers on Critical Safety Procedures for Q3 conducted during 17th November

To 20th November 2014 at Trombay. 132 participants took part in all the sessions.

“Working at Height” by Mr. Sachin Akhade

Group Head-CL&P-Maintenance, Trombay

Sloping & Shoring by Mr. Navendra Singh

Group Head-Policy & Capability, Corp Safety

“Confined Space Entry” by Mr. R K Sharma

Lead Engineer-Coal Logis. & Plant, Trombay

Permit To Work by Mr. Shriram Mestry Head -

Safety, Trombay

“Incident Investigation” by Ms. T

Chamundeeswari, Lead Engineer-Safety,

Trombay

“LOTO” by Mr. Ali Zulphekari Team Lead -

QA,I&T & Mr. V M Dinkar from Trombay

“Heavy Equipment Movement” by Mr.

Surendra Patil & Rahat Sheikh M

“Mobile Crane Safety” by Mr. Sambal

Vaswaraj –Group Head – CSM &JVs Corp

Safety

Kalinganagar

Fire extinguisher demonstration Mass meeting (Working at height theme)

Safety Video sharing at site Supervisor training by Aakar

Trombay

Training on LOTO, PTW, Spandan, DMP & Fire fighting trainings, Office safety, Mobile Crane

Safety, BCP trainings were conducted for own employees. Apart from Safety Induction, “Safety

training & IMS awareness training”, Working At Height trainings conducted during the month for

Contractor employees.

Wind Operations

Session on “Working at Height” at Agawadi, Gadag, Nivade, NSW, Poolawadi,

Sadawagapur & Samana wind farms, “Supervision for Safety” at Visapur wind farms,

“Safe Driving” at Supa, “BBS” at Khandke wind farms were conducted

4. Emergency Exercises

CGPL

Wind Operations

Emergency Preparedness Meeting (Nilofar Cyclone), Evacuation Plan with contractors, Fire team

on high alert, Loose sheeting being removed (Photos from left top in clock wise)

Scenario of “Earth Quake” in Sadawagapur, “Vehicle Accident” in Bramanwel & Supa, “Snake Bite”

in Nivade, “Injury” near WTG’ in Visapur & “Chemical Splash” in Agaswadi Wind farm

5. Corporate Safety Highlights – Nov’14

Conducted Weekly, Monthly & quarterly field safety audit at following sites:

1. DCS (Reliance Ent. CSS, Vikhroli metering, Central zone, Borivali, North Zone –

Raheja Greens CSS, Borivali)

2. Transmission (Khopoli Camp, Saki, Carnac, Backbay)

3. Transmission Projects (220kV Trombay-Dharavi – Salsette line, Tower No. 88A & 89

at Bhandup West, Saki 245 KV GIS).

4. DSS (Atul Projects CSS, Andheri (E) – South Central Zone)

5. Trombay (U#8, U#5 ESP & switch yard)

6. Maithon Railway Line Project

7. Monthly Audit of Jojobera Power Plant

8. Monthly Audit of CGPL Mundra.

Conducted Fire and Safety Technical Audit of Maithon Power Limited with the team comprising of Corp. Engineering, CTDS, Corp. QA&IT & Corp. Safety.

Corporate OHS members participated in Safety Bipartite Committee Meeting of Maithon,

Transmission, DCS, DSS.

Arranged & conducted Train the Trainer Courses for Tata Power employees on Critical

Safety Procedures at Trombay.

Corporate OHSF member conducted Train the Trainer session on Work at height,

Confined space entry & Incident Investigation at CGPL Mundra.

Conducted training on Working at Height & LOTO to WIND O&M engineers.

6. R&R for Safety – Nov’14

Divisional Safety Champions

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Mr. Tushar N. Tripathi, Group Head – CHP, of CGPL is Division Safety Champion for November 2014. He has reported 20 unsafe conditions each during the month.

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Mr. Anish Khan, Control Desk Engineer- Operations is Divisional Safety Champion for November 2014. He has reported 07 unsafe conditions each during the month.

7. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of incidents – Nov’14

Human Factors Physical Factors

System Factors

0.0%

5.0%

10.0%

15.0%

20.0%

25.0%

30.0%

35.0%

40.0%

45.0%

Dec'13

359

Jan'14

293

Feb'14

309

Mar'14

472

Apr'14

369

May'14

283

Jun'14

207

July'14

319

Aug'14

284

Sep'14

283

Oct'14

205

Nov'14

263

Ca

us

es

Human Factors TrendProcedural non compliance No/ improper use of tools or equipment

Not using protective methods Inattention/ Lack of awareness

Total no.of causes

0.0%

10.0%

20.0%

30.0%

40.0%

50.0%

60.0%

Dec'13

181

Jan'14

141

Feb'14

168

Mar'14

195

Apr'14

179

May'14

140

Jun'14

127

Jul'14

228

Aug'14

167

Sep'14

187

Oct'14

125

Nov'14

158

Ca

us

es

Physical Factors Trend

Inadequate/ defective tools, equipment & vehicle Work exposure to

Workplace environment layout Inadequate/ defective protective system

Total no. of causes Total no. of causes

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

40.0

45.0

50.0

Dec'13

165

Jan'14

138

Feb'14

120

Mar'14

213

Apr'14

202

May'14

183

Jun'14

111

Jul'14

261

Aug'14

131

Sep'14

263

Oct'14

121

Nov'14

144

System Factors Trend

Skill Level

Management / Supervision / Employee Leadership

Engineering / Design

Work Planning

Purchasing, Material Handling & Material Control

Tools & Equipment

Communication

Mental State

Note: Insignificant causes(consistently less than 5%) arenot shown

Total no. of causes

8. Security Highlights

Security & Vigilance week messages

In today’s world threat to life and property is mounting unbridled despite best policing and preparedness because the terrorists and anti-social elements are marching a step ahead in breaching the security cover. Let us work together to fight this challenge and provide secured environment to ourselves.-Mr. SN Rudrappa, Chief of Security & Vigilance.

Everyone should adhere to the security norms at all place and be alert all the time. ---- Mr. PL Manjrekar Chief Trombay

In current scenario, security is concern of all and one must remain vigilant at all times . ---- Col P Dalvi Head Security - Trombay

I. Trombay Homage paid to civilians, policemen and defense personnel killed in 26/11 attack.

Mock drill conducted at station ‘A’, station ‘B’ and U#7 for full scale emergency evacuation of

personnel.

Inauguration of Interdivisional Volley Ball Match between Fire and Security department by

Col P Dalvi Head –Security Trombay

Maj. Gurung flagged off the Triathlon and Running+Cycling Competition of Security

Personnel

Guest Lecture on Cyber Security and Terrorism by Dr. D Shivanandan Ex DGP Maharashtra state

A paper on Maoism and its Impact on Corporate World by Col P Dalvi Head Security-Trombay

Quiz Competition for Security Personnel

A Medical test, BMD (Bone Mineral Density) was conducted for security personnel.

Lecture on healthy eating habits by Dietician Dr Ms. Priya Karkera to the families of security personnel was conducted Dr Mahesh Sonkar.

Kin of Security Personnel Familiarized with Work Place.

Awareness on Safety/Security and Traffic Rules by Sr PI Shivaji Dhaigode and Sr PI Patil.

Demonstration of Security Gadgets to Security Personnel

Award ceremony and a vote of Thanks by Col P Dalvi Head Security and PL Manjrekar Chief Trombay

II. T&D

Sec & Vigilance Week-QRT/ Mockdrill/Visit of NSG team

III. MPL Maithon

Safai Abhiyan / training / Checks

IV. Jojobera:

Security & Vigilance Week: Awareness lecture /Security Oath / Quiz & awards

V. CGPL:

MD’s Visit / Children’s Day / Security & Vigilance Week.

CORPORATE SECURITY-TATA POWER

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