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Housekeeping · #1
Correct stacking prevents collapse
Secure coils and material according to approved stacking arrangements; keep traffic routes open.
ONE MINUTE · ONE SAFETY HABIT
Safety Bytes
Practical reminders for safer work in CRM-III. Share one with your team during the toolbox talk.
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CRM · #2
Never reach into a running line
Keep hands away from nip points, pinch points and moving strip. Stop and isolate before intervention.
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Emergency · #3
Check the escape route
Before starting a job, identify your nearest safe exit and applicable emergency assembly point.
Fire · #4
Hot work needs authorization
Control combustibles, ignition sources and required fire protection under the approved hot-work permit.
LOTO · #5
Verify zero energy
An HMI OFF indication is not isolation. Authorized personnel must verify the safe condition.
PPE · #6
Use the right glove
Gloves can entangle near rotating machinery. Follow the task-specific assessment and isolation procedure.
Work at Height · #7
Check harness anchorage
An inspected harness alone is insufficient: use a suitable approved anchorage and rescue plan.
Crane · #8
No one under a suspended coil
Keep the entire lifting zone clear until the load is landed and secured.
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Housekeeping · #9
Spill today, injury tomorrow
Report and control oil, water or chemical spills using the site procedure; keep walkways clear.
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PTW · #10
Shift handover is a safety control
Communicate open permits, isolation status, equipment defects and temporary safeguards during shift handover.
Chemical · #11
Chemical splash: act to procedure
Know the SDS, eyewash location, suitable PPE and approved emergency response before handling chemicals.
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Machine Safety · #12
Never bypass interlocks
Do not bypass guards or safety interlocks to restore production. Follow approved maintenance and authorization procedures.
Fire · #13
Keep emergency access clear
Fire equipment, exits, hydrants and escape routes must remain accessible.
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Gas · #14
Gas leak: avoid ignition
If gas leakage is suspected, follow the plant emergency procedure; do not operate switches or create ignition sources in the affected area.
Work at Height · #15
Protect the space below
When working at height, secure tools and barricade the drop zone to protect people below.
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Confined Space · #16
Verify before entering a confined space
Never enter without required permit, atmospheric testing, standby arrangements and rescue readiness.
LOTO · #17
A stopped machine can still move
Stored hydraulic, pneumatic, spring or gravitational energy may remain after shutdown. Follow approved isolation and verification.
Crane · #18
Check the lifting tackle
Confirm rated capacity, inspection status and lifting arrangement before the lift. Never stand under the load.
PPE · #19
PPE is the last line of defence
Identify hazards and apply engineering controls before relying on task-specific PPE.
Line of Fire · #20
Line of fire: stay outside
Stay outside the travel path of moving coils, strips and suspended loads. Never cross a barricaded lifting zone.
Line of Fire · #21
Report damaged safeguards
Do not operate equipment with missing or defective guards. Report the condition through the authorized plant process.
PTW & LOTO · #22
Emergency stops are not isolation
Before maintenance, follow approved isolation and verification procedures; an emergency stop alone is not sufficient.
Crane & Lifting · #23
Stay clear of suspended loads
Never enter a lifting exclusion zone or stand below a suspended load. Follow the approved lifting plan.