JIFSA

                          DRIVING INSIDE REFINERY GENERAL :- ·          All internal combustion engines are a source of ignition. ·          Do not drive any company owned or operated vehicle unless you are in possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Drivers License and Refinery Driving Authorization. ·          A driver is responsible for the legal and safe operation of the vehicle he is handling. ·          Always drive in accordance with Traffic Laws of Kuwait and also Traffic Rules and regulations applicable to the Refinery. ·          Repairs to the vehicles must be done only in workshops and not on refinery roads. ·          Motor vehicle entry in between process areas and...

                                             CONTROLLING STRESS Stress  :– Many of us are faced with it every day, but we might not know how to deal with it. It is important to learn how to handle stress because it can affect our performance and relationships in our work and home. At work, stress can lead to distraction and cause an unfortunate accident. At home, stress can put a strain on  family relationships. Stress usually occurs when there are changes in our lives and we feel that we don’t have enough resources to deal with those changes and demands. Which of the following do you think causes stress; getting married, winning a lottery, having an argument or having a car accident? It is all of them. Stress can occur not only from negative life experiences, but also from positive ones. People react and deal with stress differently, but common stress sympto...

              PORTABLE LADDER SAFETY TOOLBOX TALK Portable Ladders :- Don’t let the simplicity of a ladder lull you into thinking accidents won’t happen. Always make sure that you choose the right ladder for the job. Remember these guidelines :- ·          Type I –A: Ladders are heavy duty and are “rated” to handle up to 300 pounds (136 kilograms) ·          Type I: Ladders are rated for up to 225/250 lbs. (102/ 113 kg) – check the label on the side rail of the ladder ·          Type II: Ladders are rated for up to 200 lbs. (90 kg) ·          Type III: Ladders are for “light duty” only   Ladders also vary in length. Choose one that is high enough for the job, but not so high that it becomes a hazard. Once you have chosen your ladder, inspect it thoroughly, keeping the follo...

                      Radiography Test (RT)  in Industry During welding in mechanical material in the industry, a film is taken out to test their quality, which has no effect in it; there are no air bubbles or no hole. A test is done which is called Radiography Test (RT). Safety officer has a lot of responsibilities during radiography test. 1.     RT Location- the area where the radiography test is to be done should be freed from the workers & employees. The area where the radiography test is being done should be appropriately barricaded through caution tape and a warning sign should also be places there. 2.   Information & Awareness :- we should inform our workers and employees about the radiography test, they should make them aware of what the radiography test is and what are the hazard, we should give them in the meeting or in a different way. 3.   Proper Training :- employees sh...

                         Job Safety Analysis / Job Hazard Analysis In any work area, when a task is started, a process of job safety analysis is done in which we find safety as well as we identify some hazard. In this, safety is tested in every level of work, along with some hazard we see this whole process is also called job safety analysis or job hazard analysis. Steps of JSA Below are some steps that are used during job safety analysis. 1.    Select the job to be analysed :- Work is selected in the first step of                                                          job safety analysis. That in which work we have to check safety and work safely there. 2.   Breakdown the job in its sequence or step :- The first work is        ...

                                   Future with Industrial Safety The global market is having plenty of opportunities, where potential candidate can make career and achieve their dreams for success. When we look to the industries the scope is going higher day by day, the involvement of manpower in workplace is very crucial and accordingly manpower safety is most important for any industry. Here we have to understand the importance and role-play of safety at industrial level.   Industrial safety refers to the management of all operations and events within an industry in order to protect its employees and assets by minimizing hazards, risks, accidents, and near misses. Industrial safety covers a number of issues and topics affecting safety of personnel and the integrity of equipment in a particular industry. The following topics are generally covered under it: ·     ...