Safe Material Handling Techniques

Safe Material Handling Techniques

Manual Material Handling means moving, shifting or supporting any equipment, material or product by the use of muscular or physical force. Lifting, carrying, pushing & pulling are all examples of manual material handling. These activities can be seen at every...
Do You Know about Heat Stress

Do You Know about Heat Stress

Heat Stress:- Heat Stress is a condition when excessive heat is absorbed by a person & causes stress, illness or death. It occurs when our body can not release excess heat, due to this body’s core temperature rises & the heart rate increases. As our body...
CHARACTERISTICS OF GASES

CHARACTERISTICS OF GASES

Following are the various types of Gases with their characteristics Oxygen is an odour less & non flammable gas,but it helps in rapid combustion,Hence it can be highly dangerous, particularly in confined spaces, where it may not dissipate quickly, because the...
Storage of Gas Cylinders

Storage of Gas Cylinders

Following points to be kept in mind while storing Oxygen & Fuel Gas Cylinders: – Floor of Storage area shall be level & free from undulation.Gas Cylinders shall be kept away from source of heat.Cylinder shall be stored in a well-protected, well-...
Gas Cylinder Handling

Gas Cylinder Handling

Following points to be kept in mind while handling oxygen & fuel gas cylinders:- If cylinder are unloaded from truck manually a strong wooden ramp shall be used.Cylinder may be moved by tilting and rolling them on their bottom edges; dragging and sliding shall be...