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Storage Tanks in Refinery and Petrochemical Industry | Health and Safety-2021

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Industrial storage tanks are containers used for the storage of gas, oil, water, and petrochemical products, which are employed for industrial use. Industrial storage tanks are available in various shapes and sizes. They’ll be above ground, below ground or some part below ground and a few parts may also be above ground. Industrial storage tanks will be mainly a product of concrete, stone, fiberglass, steel or plastic   Fixed Roof Tank A fixed roof tank could be a kind of tank, which is employed to store liquids, with a cone or dome-shaped roof permanently affixed to a cylindrical shell. New storage tanks are usually fully welded and are designed for both liquid and vapor. Domed external Domed external floating roof tank The Domed external floating roof could be a tank. It’s an open-top cylindrical steel roof equipped with a roof that floats on the surface of the stored liquid. It’s commonly wont to store petroleum products like crude or condensate. Is completed for ...
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The Importance of Adequate Welfare Facilities on Construction Sites: Roles, Responsibilities, and Consequences

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  In construction, the quality of on-site working conditions plays a crucial role in shaping productivity, safety, and worker morale. Among the key elements contributing to a positive and functional work environment are welfare facilities which is an often overlooked yet critical aspects of occupational health and safety. Unfortunately, many construction sites still fall short in offering adequate welfare provisions, which not only undermines workers' well-being but also triggers behavioral issues that escalate tensions between workers and supervisors. This blog delves into how poor welfare facilities can negatively affect workers, explains what employers are responsible for, highlights the advantages of offering proper amenities, and sheds light on the risks of failing to meet workers’ basic needs. Inadequate Welfare Facilities and Their Behavioral Impact Construction work is physically demanding, stressful, and often conducted in challenging environmental conditions. When ...
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Forklift Operation and Accident Prevention

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Forklifts are widely used to improve the efficiency of logistical distribution systems however this convenience transporting machine may be the cause of serious accidents or casualties if used incorrectly.  In order to prevent accidents and/or casualties, the basic operation of the counterbalance forklifts explained in this article before starting any operation with a forklift ensure the forks are in the proper safe position in accordance with the load or type of pallet to be handled, the recommended width between the forks is 1/2 to 3/4 of the width of the pallet, when adjusting the position of the forks place them equally to the center of the forklift, take extra care to protect hands and fingers from becoming caught in the forks, before getting on inspecting the front and rear surroundings by indication and vocalization mount these at from the left side holding on to the assist grip with your left hand and the seatback with your right hand. Place your left foot on the...
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Eye Protection | Health and Safety

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According to the OSHA, enough people in the world suffer eye injuries at work, each and every month of the year to fill this entire arena past its seating capacity. And if that's a depressing statistic, here's a related one. Ninety percent of those injuries would have been prevented just by the use of proper eyewear. There are dozens of things in every workplace that pose hazards to our eyes, those most fragile exposed parts of our bodies. Sparks, chemicals, flying particles, and a significant number of trips to the emergency room, every year are caused by splinters in the eye. The effect of those hazards can be demonstrated by a common tool and one that’s a common source of injuries: the stapler. An injury like that would probably have been prevented just by wearing ordinary glasses. However ordinary eyeglasses aren’t really an effective form of eye protection as this person discovered while operating a powered lawn edger. Nail guns, for example, are causing more and ...
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Signs of a Toxic Work Culture

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  We spend a major chunk of our lives at work. When the work environment is healthy, it boosts our motivation, performance, and well-being. But when the culture turns toxic, it slowly chips away at employee morale, confidence, and overall productivity. Toxic work culture refers to an environment where negativity, poor communication, lack of trust, or harmful behavior are part of the norm. It can manifest subtly or openly and often goes unchecked until it causes serious damage, like high employee turnover, burnout, or even public backlash. Let’s first understand how to recognize toxic culture and then look at ways to address and remove it from your workplace. 1. Micromanagement When managers excessively control every small task and decision, it signals a lack of trust in their team. Micromanagement not only slows down productivity but also crushes creativity and autonomy. Employees begin to feel like robots instead of trusted professionals. Over time, this kills motivation ...
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