United Trading & Contracting
Safety Profile
The intent of UTC Safety Profile:
- To provide a brief descriptiion of the company's safety policy to all our team members and stakeholders.
- Identify company's performance on safety with the goal of "ZERO" injury.
- The guidelines for implementation of some keys in safety practices and requirements based on the company's experience
- To dessiminate that all UTC employees as well trained and qualified.
Safety Goal
1. As a company we have determined that safety is important and one of our key values.
2. We are committed to provide safe and healthy working environment to all our team members and clients.
3. Our program focus on before the fact measures, ensuring safe conditions and safe behavior, therefore preventing incidents, we fully believe in proactive rather than reactive measures.
4. History shows an effective KEA programs delivers low incident rates.
5. Safety is our first priority, we don't rely on luck.
6. The success of these programs rely on every individual's commitment and full participation
Working Permits
Permission to work is one of UTC's top priority to ensure safety and no risk to any kind of work level which includes the following:
1. Excavation permit
2. Hot Work permit
3. Working permit at elevated height
4. Chemical clearance
5. Scaffolding permit
6. Confined space entry permit
7. Working on hazardous area permit
Construction Fire Safety Regulations
1. Inform the fire department about the construction project that will be done. This is important because the fire department can help develop a fire protection plan that is in line with the basic fire safety regulation.
2. As much as possible avoid using open flames in a construction. Find other alternatives to make sure that the fire will not grow or will be too difficult to control.
3. If you really need to use hazardous materials or devices like welding machine or propane torches make sure that there at least two fire extinguishers that are within fifteen feet of the area where these materials or devices will be used. This will help extinguish the fire if ever it gets out of hand.
4. Remove all combustible materials from the area after construction hours are done or make sure to place a fire resistant covering on them to avoid fire from igniting especially when there is no one arround to put out the fire.
5. When using chemical solvents make sure to have proper ventilation in the area to avoid the fumes from building up and exploding.
6. Prohibit the construction workers from smoking on the construction site. Sometimes reckless disposal of these little cigarette butts are the cause of a major fire in a construction site.
7. Make sure to keep all flammable liquids stored in a fire proof cabinet outside the building. These flammable liquids are one of the top causes of fire breaking out in a construction site.
Workplace Safety Regulations
1. Maintain clean work area. Not only will you remove many hazrds from a work area by keeping it clean, but you will also provide a more productive work environment for employees.
2. Use guards and engineering solutions wherever possible insteadf of relying on PPE personal protective equipment. PPE is hard police and uncomfortable to wear. Find a way to prevent the exposure in the first place.
3. Give clear work instructions. Make sure employees know the right way to do what you expect of them. Don't just give them a list of things not to do. Include safety instructions in every proceure you write.
4. Avoid unnecessary hazards. Look for new materials or equipment that can eliminate the hazards workers are exposed to.
5. Maintain the machinery in good working order. Many times employees get into situations by having to compensate for a machine defect or wear.
6. Don't dwell on worst case scenarios but focus on what is most likely to occur. Start by focusing your energy in preventing your most common incidents.
Office Safety Regulations
1. Sit properly on a good chair designed for desk work. Your back should be straight and the top of the monitor should be level with your eyes.
2. Maintain an ergonomic body posture while typing. Be sure your wrists are slightly lower than your elbows, this will help in preventing CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.
3. Keep your legs bent at the knees so that the knees are only slightly higher than your hips. Feet should be flat on the floor or on a step tool.
4. Roll your wrist and ankles regularly, this helps improve blood circulation.
5. Give your eyes break from focusing on computer screen this will prevent blood clots from developing in your legs.
6. Take a few deep breaths if possible get some fresh air in your lungs.
7. Have a bottle of water by your side and make a habit of drinking some every half hour. It will help make you more alert and in the long run you will get thinner.
8. Know your exit route in case of fire or emergency.
9. Keep your work area clean at all time.
