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Safety Topics - Sept. 2022
Safety Topics - Sept. 2022
SAFETY TOPIC________________________________________________
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MONTHLY SAFETY TOPICS
MONTH- AUGUST
TOPIC DEFENSIVE DRIVING
WEEK 2
DAY 1 Adhering to the stipulated speed limit when driving on and off the mine site
DAY 2 Follow the laid down safe procedures when executing your task/work-Avoid taking short cuts
DAY 3 Ensure Pre-Shift checks on mobile equipment are done
DAY 4 Make sure you are aware of any high risk activity when in control of the mobile equipment
DAY 5 Ensure clear visibility in your drive way or operating area
DAY 6 Make sure you report any dangerous working place noticed
DAY 7 Do not be fatigued, take enough rest when operating mobile equipment
TOPIC
WEEK 3
DAY 1 Do not operate defective equipment/ Machinery
DAY 2 Do not approach any machinery unless you are aware of the dangers involved
DAY 3 Always adhere to signage around opearing areas and machinery installations
DAY 4 Always lock out machinery before doing any checks
DAY 5 Do not park machienery in un desgnated places
DAY 6 Do not leave the machine engine running un attended
DAY 7 Make sure you test the service brakes and park brakes on all machinery before use
TOPIC
WEEK 4
DAY 1 Ensuere your operating area/surface is free from obstacles
DAY 2 Ensure good house keeping is observed
DAY 3 Adhere to all covid rules
DAY 4 Do not use mobile hand held phones while operating the machine
DAY 5 Report any unsafe act
DAY 6 Do not engange in horse play when operating any mibile equipment
DAY 7 See, Think and act
MONTHLY SAFETY TOPICS
MONTH- SEPTEMBER
TOPIC DO AN ACT OF SAFETY
WEEK 1
WED 1 Maintain good house keeping
THUR 2 Follow the laid down safe procedures when executing your task/work-Avoid taking short cuts
FRI 3 Report all unsafe acts
SAT 4 Keep yourself fit for the job
SUN 5 Be aware of the moving machinery
Use the designated washing places for hand wash. (Bomfyeni incende shalashikwa
THU 30 mukusamba ku minwe)
FRI 31 Keep the toilets clean all the time. (Sungeni bwino ifumbusu inshita yonse)
MONTHLY SAFETY TOPICS -2022
MONTH- JANUARY
TOPIC BE A PARTICIPANT IN SAFETY/ ''IBIMBENIMO MUKUICINGILIA''
WEEK 1
Alcohol impares your thinking capacity"Umwanganshi kuti wapilibula imitontonkanishishe
yobe" world over alcohol accounts for most of accidents be it at home or at work. If under the
SAT 1 influence of alcohol or drug intoxication, your judgement is impared.
(i)Do not take alcohol when
reporting for work (iii) Alcohol can lead to accidents
Good house keeping leads to productivity "Ukusunge ncende ubusaka kutwala ku mibombele
isuma" Trips andd falls incidents are normaly caused by poor house keeping in work areas.
World over, trips and falls injuries account for the 80% for both First aid or lost time injuries in
MON 3 industries. Therefore house keeping is all the time.
(i) Ensure you clean the place where you
are working (ii) See to it
that no one litres around (iii) above all, pick any litre you come across
Seek medical attention whenever you feel the following: (Butukileni ku cipatala ilyo lyonse
TUE 4 mwakwata ifili pe samba:
(i) Headache - Umutwe ubukali (ii) Flue -Icifine (iii) Chest pains or
coughing (iv) Fever -Impepo
Be mindful of the killers on the plant - Cenjeleni kufingaleto busanso mu ncende
WED 5 shakubombelamo; (i) Moving machinery (ii) Conveyor belts (iii) Falling objects (iv) Electricity
(v) Some poisonous chemicals and (vi) acids
FRI 7 Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery in any working area. (Mwifwala ifyakuikobaika pa mu
bili ilyo muli pa ncito) Loose clothing has accounted for several fatalities in the industry
especially people working close or around moving machinery. e.g Unbuttoned top of the work
suit, Loose trousers almost falling, mutton cloth round the neck, neck chains, arm bands etc.
Do not temper with electrical appliances if it is not your area - (Mwiesha ukwikata
ku malaiti nga tamubomba na malaiti). We all know that electricity has proven to be one
of the major killers in the industry and at house hold level. Therefore:
(i) Report any electrical faulty to the authorised electrical personel or your supervisor
SAT 8 (ii) Do not make any ilegal connection on the plant
(iii) Get approval
from the electrical Engineer/Foreman for any connection
(iii) Do not work with machinery whose switches are faulty.
Know what to do in case of fire "Ishibeni ifyakucita nga kwaba umulilo"
Fires can be devastating. People can die, machinery be totally
destroyed and production stopped for weeks on end. However, they can be prevented
by acting properly and making sure that equipment and materials are in good order and
correctly used and stored. The immediate response is
SUN 9 also, important as many fires can be quickly and safely dealt with if the right things are
done straight away. Therefore;
(i) Know how to use the fire
extinguisher and their types
(ii) Know the classes of fire
(iii) Know where
WEEK 3 to find the fire extinguishers
Report all incidents/accidents -(Soseni ilyo lyonse kwaba ubusanso nangu ifingaleto busanso)
Studies all over the world have shown that there is a clear link between the number of minor
MON 10 incidents recorded at the place of work and the number of really big accidents…
(i) Encourage everyone
to report all incidents/accidents
(ii) Do not ignore any incident however small
(iii) Every wound must be treated in good time, therefore do not ignore even if it is small
Bad attitude is a recipe for accidents. "Imbela yabipa ilalenga amasanso"
TUE 11 (1) Have a positive attitude whenever you are at
work
WED 12
When you test positive to covid, stay away from all public interactions. (Ilyo lyonse
mwasangwa na kashishi ka kolona, mutaluke ku ncende sha cintu bwingi)
(i)The virus is transmitable so stay away (ii)
Get clearance from the hospital to show that you are negative
Identify all hazards in your work place - Sopeni fyonse ifingaleto busanso apo mulebombela. A
hazard is anything that has potential to cause harm, therfore you are required to:
THU 13 (i) Be on the look out and identify any
hazardous staff in your area (ii)let every
team member take part in the hazard identification
FRI 14 Effective communuication enhances team work. (Ukulanshyanya kulensha incito bwino)
(i) Involve everyone in the job (ii) Listen to every team member's contribution
SAT 15 Ensure adequate lighting in your working areas . (Moneni ukuti umo mulebombela muli ulubuto
ulwalinga)
(i) Report to electrical department any faulty bulbs and other faulty electrical
appliances
SUN 16 Horse play is also unsafe act. (Ukucena ni mbela yabipa pa ncito) Any messing around, using
tools or equipment not as intended can be refered to horse play. You are therefore;
(i) not allowed to use unplatable language
while on duty. (ii) not allowed
to display gestures that are injurous to others.
(iii) not allowed to play around with tools or equipment other than the intended
purpose
TOPIC BE A PARTICIPANT IN SAFETY/ ''IBIMBENIMO MUKUICINGILIA''
WEEK 4
Use your PPE responsibly. "Bomfyeni ifyakubombelamo fyenu bwino bwino"
Personal hyegene can be measured by how we keep our bodies clean
MON 17 (i) Keep your PPE clean at all times (ii) patch
the torn parts or have it replaced if you are due
Manual handling (Ifyakwimya namaboko)
TUE 18 (i) Strand reasonably close to the load Feet Hip width apart with one foot
slightly forward pointing in the direction you are going (ii) Bend your knees while keeping your
back straight (iii) Do not strain your back when lifting
Working in the noise area (Ukubombela mu ncende umuli icongo) exposure to noise can cause
WED 19 permanent hearing loss.
(i) Wear your hearing protection as prescribed by the law e.g ear
plugs, ear muffs
Working at height. Nearly 50% of all fatalities in construction are falls from height therefore
(i) Ensure barriers are secured and not removed for the safety
FRI 21 of all (ii) Ensure you know how to use a
safety harness should you have to use it (iii) If
in doubt; stop and get advise (iv) Ensure the ladder has a firm footing and well supported
(v) Where need be use
standard scaffolds
Chemical handling " () Uncontrolled exposure to chemicals can have adverse health effects to
workers. Many chemicals used in the industry can cause skin problems which can lead to cancer
SAT 22 in extreme cases and other body ailments. Therefore,
(i) Ensure Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) is in place when handling chemicals (ii)
Use appropriate PPE (iii) Use proper disposal method according to the MSDS guide
SUN 23 Tell one about the covid-19 (Ebako umo pa kashishi ka Corona)
TOPIC BE A PARTICIPANT IN SAFETY/ ''IBIMBENIMO MUKUICINGILIA''
WEEK 4
WED 26 Look out for the safety signs on the plant. (Mone ifyakumulangilila mu ncende mulebombela)
Understand the different types of signs and what they mean. (i) Blue - Mandatory (ii) Red -
Prohibitive (iii) Yellow -Caution (iv) permited
Signage rules. (Ifilangililo) Workers performing specific tasks accessible to the public must erect
TUR 27 signage to maintain safety. Therefore;
(i) Understand what each signage mean (ii) Do not ignore any erected signage
(iii) Ensure signage is in place before commencing your task
Handling cutting tools. Improper handling of cutting tools can lead to minor and majors injuries;
FRI 28 (i) Know how
to use relevant blades safely to reduce accidental injuries
(ii) Know how to keep cutting tools when not in use (iii) Unplug electrical tools when not
in use (iv) Know the correct PPE to use when using cutting tools
Disposing of cut sharp materials (Ifyakuposa ifyatwa ifya putulwa) Sharp objetcs must be
SAT 29 disposed off safely to prevent others from cutting and stabbing thenselves.
(i) Know how to dispose off such materials (ii)
Only dispose sharp materials in disgnated areas
Importance of having enough rest as a shift worker (Ico cabela icikankala ukutusha) Fatigue
SUN 30 has proven to be one of the risk factors and causer of many accidents in the industry in that a
fatigued mind is a dormant mind in decision making. As an employee you are required to:
(i) Take enough sleep when
on night duty (ii) take time to rest after shift (iii)
Ensure to observe the fatigue management program set out in your section
TOPIC BE A PARTICIPANT IN SAFETY/ ''IBIMBENIMO MUKUICINGILIA''
WEEK 5
SAT 5 Be mindful of the killers on the plant - Cenjeleni kufingaleto busanso mu nce
shakubombelamo; (i) Moving machinery (ii) Conveyor belts (iii) Falling object
(v) Some poisonous chemicals and (vi) acids
Wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that is appropriate for t
good condition; -(Fwaleni ifyakubombelamo ifyalinga ne ncito intu mulebo
THU 10 Personal protective equipment, or PPE, protects its user against any physical
that the workplace environment may present. It is important because it exist
measure for industries that are known to be more hazardous, like manufactu
Therefore:-
(i) Ennsure that you wear your appropriate PPE for the job
(ii) Keep your PPE well and clean all the time
Bad attitude is a recipe for accidents. "Imbela yabipa ilalenga amas
FRI 11 (1) Have a positive attitude whe
work
SAT 12
It is an offence not to report an incident/accident. (Ukukana sosa ubusanso
mulandu.)
Every employee has a statutory obligation to stop an activity whenever th
accident/incident and notify supervisor and HSE official, and give full informa
to the accidents/incidents involving damage to the company vehicle/Propert
Do not approach any machinery unless you are aware of the relevant dang
operator has seen you. (Mwipalama kuli machine nga tamwishibe ubusan
FRI 18 namutekenya tamumwene).
(i) Standa at a safe distance and signal to the operator before you appr
(iii) Do not asume that the operator has seen you unless he acknow
Working in the noise area (Ukubombela mu ncende umuli icongo) exposure
SAT 19 permanent hearing loss.
(i) Wear your hearing protection as prescribed
plugs, ear muffs
SUN 20 Always park vehicles in disgnated places (Lyonse mushe ba motoka benu um
ukusha)
WEEK 4
Working at height. Nearly 50% of all fatalities in construction are falls from h
MON 21 Ensure barriers are secured and not removed for the safety of all
(ii) Ensure you know how to use a safety harness shoul
(iii) If in doubt; stop and get
the ladder has a firm footing and well supported
(v) Where need be use standard scaffolds
Know who to contact in emergency " (Ishibeni abakweba mu snhita yamapa
TUE 22 In case of emergency you are expected to call emergency numbers displa
boards.
Follow the 5 Golden rules of Covid-19 (konkeni ifipope fisano bapela pa kas
Mask up in public,Maintain physical distance;Wash hands frequently or use h
Avoid crowded places and stay at home if need be; Seek medical attention e
WED 23 symptomatic.)
SAT 26 Always check your area all round before operating any machinery.
(Chenceta no kushinguluke ncede yobe ilyo lyonse taulaensha icimbayambay
Signage rules. (Ifilangililo) Workers performing specific tasks accessible to the
SUN 27 signage to maintain safety. Therefore;
(i) Understand what each signage mean (ii) Do not ignore an
(iii) Ensure signage is in place before commencing your task
Week 5
Keep yourself at your best eachtime you are coming for work (Isungeni bwin
meleisa kuncito)
MON 28 (i) Take enough rest
(ii) Eat the right food for your task
(iii) Be at ease when coming for work, do not panic
(iv) Alwyas display your Identification card at the
2022
RUARY
E KASUNGA WAKWA MUNONKO''
come across,
nsure everything is safe for you and others
job
ean all the time
abipa ilalenga amasanso"
positive attitude whenever you are at
e standard scaffolds
eba mu snhita yamapamfyo)
gency numbers displayed on the notice
e fisano bapela pa kashishi ka Corona)
nds frequently or use hand sanitizer;
ek medical attention early if
y machinery.
aensha icimbayambaya)
tasks accessible to the public must erect
Ensure your Five senses are working: (i) Sight (ii) hearing (iii) Smell (iv) taste and (V) feeling (Mono kuti ifiputulwa fyamubili
TUE 1 fyonse filebomba Amenso, Amatwi, Imyona, ululimi no mubili onse) The 5 senses have the ability to warn us of the pending
danger, therefore these must be in perfect condition.
Ensure your Five senses are working: (i) view clearly where the machine is approaching (ii) Listen carefully to the sound of
the approaching machine (iii) Be sensitive to smell any toxic substance (iv) be sensitive to the taste of any toxic substance
WED 2 (iv) Do not damage your taste buds by swallowing hamrful chemicals e.g (acids) and (v) Do not damage your skin by exposing
it to the toxic environment.
Do not endager your life by getting close to the mobile machine; "mwibika ubumi bwenu mukayofu pakupalama kuli
machine iilebomba" (i) Ensure to keep away from the moving machinery (ii) Do not
THU 3 stand on the blind spot of the operating cabin of the machine (iii) The machine doesn't know you hence it will crush you -
stay away
Do not carry out any task if you are not trained and proven competent: (Wiesha ukubomba umulimo uwo
tawasambilishiwa nokwishiba bwino bwino.
FRI 4 (i) Ensure you are trained and competent (ii) Seek approval before
commencing any task
Be mindful of the killers on the plant - Cenjeleni kufingaleto busanso mu ncende shakubombelamo; (i)
Moving machinery (ii) Conveyor belts (iii) Falling objects (iv) Electricity (v)
SAT 5 Some poisonous chemicals and (vi) Remember moving machinery always takes first slot, be careful
Exposure to loud sounds can damage the cells of your inner ear. Damage can occur with long-term exposure to loud noises,
or from a short blast of noise, such as from a gunshot. Heredity. Your genetic makeup may make you more susceptible to ear
damage from sound or deterioration from aging (Ukubomfya utwakumfwilako mu matwe mu plant kuti twabika ubumi
SUN 6 bwenu mukayofi)
WEEK 2
Caught in Between. (Ukwikatwa mukati ka machine) Each year, workers suffer approximately 125,000 caught or crushed
injuries that occur when body parts get caught between two objects or entangled with machinery. These hazards are also
referred to as "pinch points". The physical forces applied to a body part caught in a pinch point can vary and cause injuries
ranging from bruises, cuts, amputated body parts, and even death. (i) Dress appropriately for
work with pants and sleeves that are not too long or too loose. Shirts should be fitted or tucked in.
MON 7 (ii) Do not wear any kind of jewellery.
(iii) Wear the appropriate, well-fitting
gloves for your job.
Caught in Between. (Ukwikatwa mukati ka machine) Each year, workers suffer approximately 125,000 caught or crushed
injuries that occur when body parts get caught between two objects or entangled with machinery. These hazards are also
referred to as
"pinch points". The physical forces applied to a body part caught in a pinch point can vary and cause injuries ranging from
bruises, cuts, amputated body parts, and even death.
(i) Dress appropriately for work with pants and sleeves that are not too long or too loose. Shirts should be fitted
TUE 8 or tucked in. (ii) Do not wear any kind of jewelry. (iii) Wear
the appropriate, well-fitting gloves for your job. (iv) Give your work your full attention
(v) Don't joke around, daydream, or try to multi-task on the job-most accidents occur when workers are
distracted.
Be fit for work and unaffected by fatigue, drugs and alcohol;- (Beni abaisunga bwino pakwisa ku ncito ababulo kunaka
nelyo ukunwa ifikola ). Alcohol abuse can lead to financial losses in the company through absentism, fatigue, compesations
due to occupational injuries. you are therefore expected: (i) To
WED 9 be sober and in the right state of mind each time you are at work (ii) Do not take any intoxication substance or drugs when
reporting for work (iii) Seek medical help if you are not well
Observe the radius of the swinging machinery e.g Trains & Excavators:
(i) Do not stand in the operating cirlce of the machin (ii) Understand the signage given to you
THU 10 (iii) observe the demarcated area
Caught in Between. (Ukwikatwa mukati ka machine) Each year, workers suffer approximately 125,000 caught or crushed
injuries that occur when body parts get caught between two objects or entangled with machinery. These hazards are also
referred to as
"pinch points". The physical forces applied to a body part caught in a pinch point can vary and cause injuries ranging from
bruises, cuts, amputated body parts, and even death.
(i) Dress appropriately for work with pants and sleeves that are not too long or too loose. Shirts should be fitted
FRI 11 or tucked in. (ii) Do not wear any kind of jewelry.
(iii) Wear the appropriate, well-fitting gloves for your job. (iv) Give your work your full attention
(v) Don't joke around, daydream, or try to multi-task on the job-most accidents occur when
workers are distracted.
No horse play on the machine. "kuli mashini tekwakucenena" Most accidents occur when workers are distracted. And
distraction can come in so many ways: (i)
SAT 12 Chating with collegues while the machine is left running unattended. (ii) Operator coming off the machine without switching
engine off (iii) Operator using a phone while on the machine
It is an offence not to report an incident/accident. (Ukukana sosa ubusanso ubwacitika pa ncito mulandu.) Every employee
has a statutory obligation to stop an activity whenever there is an accident/incident and notify supervisor and HSE official,
SUN 13 and give full information that pertains to the accidents/incidents involving damage to the company vehicle/Property.
WEEK 3
Do not enter restricted areas unless you have permission. - (Mwilaingila mu ncende ishacingililwa ukwabulo
kusuminishiwa.Often employees get to certain places and begin carrying out tasks without catching the attention of the
person in charge. You are therefore not allowed to: (i) Get to
MON 14 the machine and start working on it without the attention of the operator
(ii) Do not start repair works on any machine without isolation
Promote effective communuication about machine safety. (Kusheni kulenshanya bwino pamibombele isuma ya ba mashini)
TUE 15 (i) Involve everyone in the job (ii) Listen to every team member's contribution.
WED 16 Read and follow safety signs posted on equipment;. (Belenga no kukonka ifishibisho fyakukonka ilyo lyonse uli pa machine)
(i) Do not temper with
any machine without being instructed (ii) If in doubt ask your supervisor
THU 17 Horse play is also unsafe act. (Ukucena ni mbela yabipa pa ncito) Any messing around, using tools or equipment not as
intended can be refered to horse play. You are therefore; (i)
not allowed to use unplatable language while on duty. (ii)
not allowed to display gestures that are injurous to others.
(iii) not allowed to play around with tools or equipment other than the intended purpose
Always isolate and test for dead when working on electrical appliances. "Moneni ukutila mwasokola pa maliti ilyo lyonse
mulebombela pa cibomfya amalaiti. (i) Follow the isolation porocedure when working on an electrical apparatus (ii) Only
FRI 18 competent personnel must handle electricity
Do not approach any machinery unless you are aware of the relevant dangers and only if the operator has seen you.
(Mwipalama kuli machine nga tamwishibe ubusanso ingaleta nagula namutekenya tamumwene). (i) Standa at a safe
SAT 19 distance and signal to the operator before you approach. (iii) Do not
asume that the operator has seen you unless he acknowledges to you.
Working in the noise area (Ukubombela mu ncende umuli icongo) exposure to noise can cause permanent hearing loss.
(i) Wear your hearing
SUN 20 protection as prescribed by the law e.g ear plugs, ear muffs
WEEK 4
MON 21 Always park vehicles in disgnated places (Lyonse mushe ba motoka benu umwasuminishiwa ukusha)
Repairing and servicing equipment in dangerous positions: The primary sources of injury to operators and other personnel
working around heavy equipment are: (i)
Repairing and servicing equipment in dangerous positions (ii) Striking
TUE 22 individuals or other vehicles with the equipment, particularly its blade (iii)
Unexpected violent tipping of the equipment. (v) Where need be use standard scaffolds
Repairing and servicing equipment in dangerous positions: (I) Uncontrolled traffic within or through the work area. (II)
Unexpected violent shocks or jars to the machine. (III) Sudden movement of a power unit while it is being attached to earth
moving equipment. (IV) Limbs of trees or overhead obstructions
WED 23 (V) Leaving earth moving or other equipment in dangerous positions while unattended. (VI)
Failure of lifting mechanisms.
Care of machinery (Ukusunga ifibombelo bwino) Poor maintenance of machinery can lead to equipment wear out or injury
to the user. You must therefore: (i) ensure that all vital parts such as motors, chassis, blades, blade holders, tracks, drives,
hydraulic and pneumatic mechanisms, and transmissions should be thoroughly inspected each day. (ii) Before starting a job,
the operator should be given instructions regarding the work to be don. (iii) Before using the starting motor, the operator
THU 24 should check to make sure that all operating controls are in the neutral position.
Hand protection from common injuries -(Ukucingilile minwe ukukana icena) (i)
Use gloves whenever you are handling material (ii) Be
FRI 25 alert when using hand tools
Proper lifting technics of large objects Wrong lifting mechanism can have an adverse effect on a person lifting in form of
Backache, Fractured spine, sprained wrists etc. (i) Use the
SAT 26 correct lifting methods (ii) Use lifting equipment where necessary
Always check your area all round before operating any machinery. (Chenceta no kushinguluke ncede yobe ilyo lyonse
SUN 27 taulaensha icimbayambaya)
Week 5
Signage rules. (Ifilangililo) Workers performing specific tasks accessible to the public must erect signage to
MON 28 maintain safety. Therefore; (i)
Understand what each signage mean (ii) Do not ignore any erected signage (iii) Ensure signage is in place
before commencing your task.
Signage rules. (Ifilangililo) Workers performing specific tasks accessible to the public must erect signage to
maintain safety. Therefore; (i)
Understand what each signage mean (ii) Do not ignore any erected signage (iii) Ensure signage is in place
TUE 29 before commencing your task
Taking Shortcuts - (Ukukana konka ifyatantikwa) Everyone takes a shortcut at one time or another, But in many cases, a
shortcut can involve danger. If you have the habit of taking dangerous shortcuts, break it At work, it can be deadly
WED 30
Keep yourself at your best eachtime you are coming for work (Isungeni bwino ilyo lyonse meleisa kuncito)
(i) Take enough rest (ii) Eat the right food for
THU 31 your task (iii) Be at ease when coming for work, do not
panic (iv) Do not over speed on the road
MONTHLY SAFETY TOPICS -2022
MONTH APRIL
TOPIC KNOW THE HAZARDS AROUND
OBJECTIVE PILLARS
1. Falitality prevention 2. Injuries prevention 3. Culture change 4. Envirom
WEEK 1
Hazard "anything that has potential to cause harm"Icinto conse icilngaleta ubusanso.
look and listen to the place around you "kutikeni no kucenceta pancende muli lyonse" I
work and to look out for hazards. Hazards can come in different forms, you are therefo
Loo
FRI 1 Look at what others are doing…
Look at our tools…
Look and Listen to our machinery…
Listen to warnings and advice
Be environmental wise "Beni abaishiba incende mulipo bwino" Places of work change
always important to understand the area you are in and the work you are doing. Ensure
You can see clearly…
There is no dust around…
Look at our tools…
SAT. 2 The floor is not slipperly…
The place is not noisy....
Make proper use of walkways and ladders; "Bomfyeni bwino utushila twakwendamo n
work done in the plant means that you will have to climb steps and ladders, walk along
must be done high above the ground.
phone while climbing or descending on the ladder
SUN 3 Do not have loose clothing or any loose hanginging when using the ladder way
(iii) Use the pedestrian walkway when moving around the plant
WEEK 2
Do not carry out any task if you are not trained and proven competent: (Wiesha ukub
tawasambilishiwa nokwishiba bwino bwino.
MON 4 (i) Ensure you are trained and compe
commencing any task
Be mindful of the killers on the plant - Cenjeleni kufingaleto busanso mu ncende shaku
Moving machinery (ii) Conveyor belts (iii) Falling objects (iv) Electricity
TUE 5 Some poisonous chemicals and (vi) Remember moving machinery always takes first slo
Be careful of falling objects " There is another hazard in this kind of environment and t
working above you and material or tools and equipment can fall onto you causing serio
work or walk underneath where others are working above you unless you are adequate
WED 6
Electricity is also a hazard (Amalaiti nayo kuti yaleta ubusanso) Most work activities ar
electricity. Several accidents have happened as a result of failure to observe electricity s
THU 7 temper with electrical appliances if you are not covesant with them.
(iii) Seek approval and relevant work permit before commenc
Look out for the Covid symptoms;- Ishibeni ifishibilo fya Covid
1. Fever or chills
2. Cough
3. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
4. Fatigue
5. Muscle or body aches
6. Headache
7. New loss of taste or smell
SAT 9 8. Sore throat
9. Congestion or runny nose
10. Nausea or vomiting
11. Diarrhea
Observe the radius of the swinging machinery e.g Trains & Excavators:
(i) Do not stand in the operating cirlce of the machin (ii) Understand the signage given t
SUN 10 (iii) observe the demarcated area
Week 3
Stay health by knowing your H.I.V status. (Ikaleni abomi pakwishiba nga tamwakwata
for a test at the health centre
your partner in your H.I.V status
not married or use a condom every time you have sex
MON 11 who have H.I.V
productive worker'
No horse play on the machine. "kuli mashini tekwakucenena" Most accidents occur wh
distraction can come in so many ways:
TUE 12 Chating with collegues while the machine is left running unattended. (ii) Operator comin
engine off (iii) Operator using a phone while on the machine
Alcohol impares your reasonong capacity. (Ubwalwa bulalenga umuntu ukukana tonto
report for work under the influence of alcohol. Remember its zero tolereance for one
WED 13
SAT 16 Read and follow safety signs posted on equipment;. (Belenga no kukonka ifishibisho fy
any machine without being instructed (ii) If in doubt ask your supervisor
Week 4
Aerial platfoam safety. "Icintamba cakubombelapo ca pamulu" platfoams are erected
to be done. Some are erected higher to gain access to a working area. Therefore;
MON 18 (i) Never lean, Sit or climb the platfoam railwling (ii) Always keep the feet on
the access point to the platfoam. (iv) Use safety features provided e.g Handrails, midra
Hand
Workingprotection "Ukucingilile
in the noise iminwe"
area (Ukubombela mu ncende umuli icongo) exposure to noise ca
Hands are the most exposed and vulnerable parts of the body due to t
WED 20 touch on day
protection today activity.
as prescribed Fingers
by the law are
e.g ear mostly
plugs, lost in accidents that could ha
ear muffs
were taken. Remember;
1. to always use hand protection when handling materials
2. Handle material with care
THU 21 3. Look after your gloves when not in use
Chemical hazards and toxic substances:- In order to recover Copper from the ore it ha
crushing and moving of the ore has its risks but the chemical processes we use also crea
to treat the ore at different stages of the process we add certain chemicals and these c
associated with the effect they have on our bodies but also with their ability to burn, ex
do not have to drink these chemicals to get hurt or poisoned; They can give off gases in
breathe or find their way to and through our skin. You are therefore: 1
SUN 24 poisonous substances in the same area 2.
containers or bottles 3. Do
labled containers or bottles 4. D
sources
Week 5
What to do When approached by moving vehicles "Ifyo muli nokucita ilyo mwakuman
out of the way, if possible completely out of the road. 2. If you
MON 25 the side of the road facing the oncoming traffic. 3.When in
are on the same side as the driver. 4.Always check t
cannot see him he probably cannot see you.
What to do When approached by moving vehicles "Ifyo muli nokucita ilyo mwakuman
1.Never approach any mobile equipment or vehicle without making your presence know
Always walk, never run in the vicinity of moving machinery or vehicles, as you could trip
through small spaces between a stationary unit and close obstacles. You could be crush
TUE 26
vehicles except where they are designed or equipped for you to do so.
onto any part of a machine or vehicle unless authorised to do so
Week 5
masanso" 1. Not
2. UNSAFE
3. Using sub
4. UNSAFE
5. Not knowing
cavators:
rstand the signage given to you
wishiba nga tamwakwata kashishi ka H.I.V) 1. Go
2. Involve
3. Abstain if you are
4. Provide support to those
'Remember a health worker is a
bela). A
and all necessary things are in their proper places. A place
1. Do not leave
2. Clean up places after
3. Place tools and machinery
Eyes
special care and protection. Do not expose your eyes to any
1. Wear eye
2. Use face shield
hen welding
erials
mba ne fibombelo"
r the job
tool.
anger
o be sharp
e and work
y of others 7.
sharp
chine"
il, you could slip and fall
s, you can be caught or hit.
operly shut down and locked out –No one should be
ou are working with or on, it is only safe if you make it
will always escape if it can; If you are the easy path it
unga) Be a
MONTHLY SAFETY TOPICS -2022
MONTH MAY
TOPIC ENSURE EVERYTHING AROUND YOU IS SAFE
OBJECTIVE PILLARS
1. Falitality prevention 2. Injuries prevention 3. Culture change 4. Enviromental Management.
WEEK 1
Look out for anything that can harm you "Cencenteni conse icingamuletelo busanso"
Places of work change with time and weather patterns, it is always important to understand the
area you are in and the work you are doing. Ensure that;
You can see clearly…
There is no dust around…
MON 2 Look at our tools…
The floor is not slipperly…
The place is not noisy....
Make proper use of walkways and ladders; "Bomfyeni bwino utushila twakwendamo ne mitanto yakuninina"
Much of the work done in the plant means that you will have to climb steps and ladders, walk along steel
walkways and often all of this must be done high above the ground.
(i) Do not talk on the phone while climbing or descending on the ladder
(ii) Do not have loose clothing or any loose hanginging when
TUE 3 using the ladder way (iii) Use the pedestrian walkway when
moving around the plant Environmental: Industrial waste -
these are wastes created in factories and industries. Example: used oils, contaminated rags, paints, batteries,
plastics, glass, etc.
Do not handle energy sources without authority: (Tekwesha ukulakulika amalaiti ukwabulo lusa). Electrical
accidents have proved to be one of the killers in the industry, you are therefore reminded not to:
WED 4 (i) Ilegally connect power for any use (ii) Do not use sub standard electrical devices on energy sources
(iii) Use approved top plugs on sockets (not wires).
Know when to use compressed air - Compressed air is another source of energy that can be dangerous if
THU 5 improperly handled. 1. Only use compressed air for intended purpose 2. Ensure you have the correct PPE
when using compressed air (Goggles)
Be mindful of the killers on the plant - Cenjeleni kufingaleto busanso mu ncende shakubombelamo;
FRI 6 (i) Moving machinery (ii) Conveyor belts (iii) Falling objects (iv) Electricity
(v) Some poisonous chemicals and (vi) Remember moving machinery always takes first
slot, be careful
Check your neighbour (Cencenteni umwina mupalamano) Time and agin we do not realise that our
neighbour close could be doing something unsafe. You are therefore reminded to:
1. Stay in touch with your neighbour and see how they are excuting their tasks.
2. Stop any unsafe act and advise
SAT 7 3. Fix the wrong if you have the means or report to your
supervisor Environmental: Exposure to wastes that is handled
improperly can cause skin irritations, respiratory problems, blood infections, growth problems, and even
reproductive issues.
Be environmental wise "Beni abaishiba incende mulipo bwino" Places of work change with time and
weather patterns, it is always important to understand the area you are in and the work you are doing.
SUN 8 Environmental:
Sources of waste can be broadly classified into four types - Industrial, Commercial, Domestic, and
Agricultural.
WEEK 2
Know the meaning of Barrier tapes: Caution tape is also known as barricade or barrier tape. It is generally
used in areas where safety and health hazards have been identified but are not immediately known or
obvious to people who may enter the area. You are therefore reminded to take heed when you come across
any barricade tape such as:
1. Red & White: used to warn or catch the attention of passersby
of an area or situation containing a possible hazard.
2. Green / White – for safety and first aid
MON 9 3. Blue / White – for
defective machinery 4.
Orange / White – for traffic and caution warnings
5. Black / Yellow – for physical hazards
6. Magenta /Yellow for Radiation Hazards
7. Black / White for Housekeeping and Aisle Marking
Electricity safety
1. Unplug appliances when not in use
2. Use the proper wattage for lamps and lighting fixtures 3. Never run cords under
WED 11 carpets, rugs, doors or windows 4. Never run cords on wet floor or in waterlogged environment 5. Get rid of
damaged extension cords 5. Keep electrical appliances and tools away from water 6. If you are not trained
and authorised to handle electricity stay away.
(i) Always isolate when working on power lines or equipment.
(i) Do not handle live electricity cables with bear hands. (ii) Treat all supply lines as live whether
isolated or not
(iii) All personel working on equipment must ensure that it is isolated, locked and tagged out.
THU 12 (IV) Do not be comfortable working with a plugor extension that is giving any strange sound
(V) Report any elctrical defect to the Electrical personel
Food hygiene
Food taken can have a bearing on
the employee's productivity. Observing good food hygine may reduce
infections that may arise
FRI 13 from food diseases and cause employees absence from work. routines in the preparation, handling and
storage of food meant to prevent foodborne illness and injury. (i) Prepare food in a clean environment (ii)
heat the food before eating (iii) Constantly wash your hands before handling food (iv) Make it your habit to
constantly washing hands.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery in any working area. (Mwifwala ifyakuikobaika pa mu bili ilyo muli
pa ncito) Loose clothing has accounted for several fatalities in the industry especially people working close or
THU 19 around moving machinery. e.g Unbuttoned top of the work suit, Loose trousers almost falling, mutton cloth
round the neck, neck chains, arm bands etc.
Environmental: Waste which is not properly managed causes a foul smell and it becomes
a breeding ground for different types of disease-causing insects as well as infectious organisms.
Care of PPE - "Ukusunga ifyakubombelamo bwino" Personal Protective Equipment is meant to provide you
with a body protection you need. You must therefore;
1. Look after your PPE
2. Mantain a good hyegine by washing and cleaning your PPE regularly
SUN 22 3. Change when necessary, to avoid bad hygiene
practice Environmental: Burning of hazardous wastes
like pesticides, batteries containing lead and plastics mixed up with paper produces toxic gases that have the
potential of causing various diseases, including cancer.
WEEK 4
Week 5
Bad attitude is a recipe for accidents. "Imbela yabipa ilalenga amasanso"
(1) Have a positive attitude whenever you are at work
SAT 28 Environmental: Do not cut down trees in the plant unless you are
permitted to do so by HSE team.
Good house keeping leads to productivity (Ukusunge ncende ubusaka kutwala ku mibombele isuma)
Remember that a clean environment has always contributed to a safe production especially. Therefore you
SUN 29 must; (i) have a
place for everything and everything in its place (iii) Order must always be the order of the day
Environmental: Avoid throwing waste in change houses.
Do not wear high heeled shoes or open shoes on the plant: High heeled shoes may lead to accidental falling
MON 30 hence causing ankle twisting injuries. Therefore ensure that your shoes are closed and flat to give you a
stable footing. Environmental: Keep sites tidy and collect up any waste regularly.
Use your resources effectively and safely; "Bomfyeni ififwaikwa bwino kabi
include: Labour, Machinery material as well as time must be effectively mana
you must therefore ensure that
FRI 3 (i) People are in t
for work
working order
(iii) Use the right tool for the right job
A sober mind is a productive mind: Environmental:
(Umuntu uuliIndustrial waste - these
namatontonkanyo are
ayasu
industries. Example:
accidents have provedused oils,
to be onecontaminated
of the killersrags,
in thepaints, batteries,
industry, you areplastics,
thereforg
SAT 4
(i) Ilegally connect power for any use (ii) Do not use sub sta
energy sources (iii) Use approved top plugs on sockets (not
SUN 5 Accidents reduce production time - Every accident leads to process delay an
safety guidelines are followed.
WEEK 2
Am a safe worker, I contribute to production Do you? - "Ndi mubomfi mu
ukubombesha; Nga iwe?
MON 6 (i) A safe worker assists the
production (ii) A Safe worker assists the company to manage its costs by sav
compesations.
Check your neighbour (Cencenteni umwina mupalamano) Time and agin w
neighbour close could be doing something unsafe. You are therefore reminded
1. Stay in touch with your neighbour and see how
TUE 7
2. Stop any unsafe act and advi
3. Fix
or report to your supervisor
I stand to be counted as a safe worker "Ninjibika ukuba kabomba musum
WED 8 everyone make it a mandate to be counted as a safe worker.
WEEK 3
Food hygiene
MON 13 have a bearing on the employee's productivity. Observing good food hygi
may arise from food diseases and cause employees absence from work.
(i) Prepare food in a clean
before eating (iii) Constantly wash your hands before handling food (iv) Make
Order
washinginhands.
a work place. - (Ukubika ifintu bwino umo mulebombela).
A place is in order when there are no unnecessary things about
their proper places. A place for everything and everything in its place.
TUE 14 1. Do not leave things lay
THU 16 drive above the speed limit in the plant 15km/h (ii) Observe all safety signage
equipment have the right of way (iii) park light vehicles in designated places (
displayed security access permit before driving around the plant.
All accidents must be reported at once (Musose amasanso yonse ayacitika pa ncito ) Q
accidents leads to finding preventive measures and mitigation factors. You are therefore
FRI 17 (i) to act quickly but stead when responding to accid
(ii) Not to disturb an accident scene un
personnel. (iii) A
First aid (If you're trained) or call for help when need be.
Promote teamwork at work. "Kosheni ukubombela pamo pa ncito" Encour
to prevent workplace accidents, this include lifting heavy objects, Completing
new responsiblities. Always:
SAT 18 1. Communicate effecti
y…
pe
s are sewn and properly fitting
must be removed prior to start work.
ala fyakubombelamo fyenu bwino"
(i) Wash your PPE
(ii) Keep
fire outbreaks
outbreaks
Food hygiene
Food taken can
serving good food hygine may reduce infections that
ence from work.
Prepare food in a clean environment (ii) heat the food
andling food (iv) Make it your habit to constantly
mulebombela).
necessary things about and all necessary things are in
ything in its place.
Do not leave things laying around
2. Clean up places after work
3.
ated places
rest after work. (Ipekanyeni ukuya mukubomba no
1. Communicate effectively
2. Provide the right tools to
o not
e coming to work the following morning alcohol takes
drugs that affect your safety at work, inform your
oxic substances, hazardous wastes and chemicals
uctivity of the soils in that particular area.
able parts of the body due to their involvement and
ost in accidents that could have been avoided if all
Environmental:
d reduce health and settlement problems.
SAT 2
Loose clothing can be a sorce of danger. "ifyakuikobaika kuti fyaba entulo ya busanso"
SUN 3
Be mindful of barrigaded areas (Talukeni mu nchende isha bindwa)
WEEK 2
A sober mind is a productive mind: (Umuntu uuli namatontonkanyo ayasuma alabomba bwino). Electrical
MON 4 accidents have proved to be one of the killers in the industry, you are therefore reminded not to:
(i) Ilegally connect power for any use (ii) Do not use sub standard electrical devices on energy sources
Accidents reduce production
(iii) Use approvedtime - Every
top plugs on accident leadswires).
sockets (not to process delay and affect production. Ensure all safety
TUE 5
guidelines are followed.
Hand protection from common injuries -(Ukucingilile minwe ukukana icena)
WED 6 (i) Use gloves whenever you are handling material
(ii) Be alert when using hand tools
THU 7 Dust is hamful to your health, cover your mouth and nose -(Ulukuungu lubi kubumi bwesu,fimbeni pakanwa na
panyona
Promote effective communuication about machine safety. (Kusheni kulenshanya bwino pamibombele isuma ya ba mashini) (i)
FRI 8 Involve everyone in the job (ii) Listen to every team member's contribution.
Ensure adequate lighting in your working areas . (Moneni ukuti umo mulebombela muli ulubuto ulwalinga)
SAT 9 (i) Report to
electrical department any faulty bulbs and other faulty electrical appliances
SUN 10 Make proper use of your PPE: " Bomfyeni ifyakufwala fyakubombelamo fyenu bwino"
WEEK (i) Wash your PPE regulary
3 fisano bapela pa kashishi ka Corona)
Follow the 5 Golden rules of Covid-19 (konkeni ifipope Mask up in
MON 11 public,Maintain physical distance;Wash hands frequently or use hand sanitizer; Avoid crowded places and stay at
Do
homenotifcarry
needout
be; any
Seektask if youattention
medical are not trained and proven competent: (Wiesha ukubomba umulimo uwo
early if symptomatic.)
tawasambilishiwa nokwishiba bwino bwino.
TUE 12 (i) Ensure you are trained and competent (ii) Seek
approval before commencing any task
WED 13 Follow the laid down safe procedures when executing your task/work-Avoid taking short cuts
THU 14 Do not temper with any safety devise (Mwionaula ifyakuicingililako fyabikwa panshita yabusanso)
Be ready for work and ensure that you take enough rest after work. (Ipekanyeni ukuya mukubomba no kukwata
FRI 15 inshita iisuma iyakutusha ilyo mwakomboka) 1. Ensure
you manage your fatigue well 2. Shift workers take enough sleep after work
SAT 16 Never put chemicals in food containers ( Techakwesha ukubika sumu mufipe babikamo ifyakulya)
All accidents must be reported at once (Musose amasanso yonse ayacitika pa ncito ) Quick, accurate and timely reporting of
accidents leads to finding preventive measures and mitigation factors. You are therefore expected;
SUN 17 (i) to act quickly but stead when responding to accidents
(ii) Not to disturb an accident scene untill all formalities are done by safety personnel.
(iii) Attend to all accident victims by giving First aid (If you're
trained) or call for help when need be. WEEK 4
Promote teamwork at work. "Koseleshanyeni ukubombela pamo pa ncito" Encouraging good team work can
help to prevent workplace incidents and accidents, this include lifting heavy objects, Completing complex projects
or taking on new responsiblities. Always:
MON 18 1. Communicate effectively
2. Provide the right tools to
enhance and facilitate good communication
Ensure your Five senses are working: (i) view clearly where the machine is approaching (ii) Listen carefully to the sound of the
approaching machine (iii) Be sensitive to smell any toxic substance (iv) be sensitive to the taste of any toxic substance (iv) Do not
TUE 19 damage your taste buds by swallowing hamrful chemicals e.g (acids) and (v) Do not damage your skin by exposing it to the toxic
environment.
Always
Observewithdraw from unsafe
the five Golden and/or
rules of covidunhealthy
19 workplaces or conditions; "Fumeni pa ncende muli ilyo lyonse
SAT 23 mwasanga(Mask
ati kutiuppafumo busanso" Certain
in public,Maintain working
physical conditionshands
distance;Wash and environments
frequently or may deemsanitizer;
use hand to be unsafe
Avoid
especially if there are unsecured hanging materials, live naked electrical wires, un secured working
crowded places and stay at home if need be; Seek medical attention early if symptomatic.) Environmental: platform etc.
Do
You mustany
not burn therefore:
type of waste in the plant unless you are permitted to do so by the regulator (ZEMA).
(i) Ensure that you quickly assess the safety of your working environment and
report to your supervisor/HSE if the situation is unsafe
SUN 24 (ii) Do not wait for the situation to worsen before
you make a decision
WEEK 5
No horse play on the machine. "kuli mashini tekwakucenena" Most accidents occur when workers are distracted.
MON 25 And distraction can come in so many ways:
Environmental: Good housekeeping
will keep the environment clean and reduce health and settlement problems.
TUE 26 Be mindful of the killers on the plant - Cenjeleni kufingaleto busanso mu ncende shakubombelamo; (i) Moving
machinery (ii) Conveyor belts (iii) Falling objects (iv) Electricity (v) Some poisonous chemicals and (vi) acids
Report to secdurity any intruder around your working areas "Ishibisheni bakasopa wa muitende
WED 27 lyonse ilyo mwasanga umuntu uibelele apo mulbombela"
It is an offence not to report an incident/accident. (Ukukana sosa ubusanso ubwacitika pa ncito mulandu.) Every employee has a
statutory obligation to stop an activity whenever there is an accident/incident and notify supervisor and HSE official, and give full
THU 28 information that pertains to the accidents/incidents involving damage to the company vehicle/Property.
(iii) Ensure that your ear plugs are clean before inserting them in the ears
(iii) Dispose off your used dust mask to avoid inhaling dust.
Electricity safety
1. Be mindful of the electric cables laying in
water 2. Do not handle electric
THU 11
cables with bear hands 3. Be
conversant with the operating switches around the plant
4. Get/Give clear instructions when working with electric units.
Fire safety
1. Know where the fire fighting equipment (Fire extinguishers & Hose Reels)
is located in your area 2. Know what to do in case of fire
FRI 12
3. Know who to contact in an emergency
4. A dirty environment is a
recipe for fire outbreaks 5. loose
electric contacts
Examples lead acts:
of unsafe to fire"Ifilangililo
outbreaks fya mibombele iishalinga"
SAT 13 1. Not wearing PPE 2. Not following procedures 3. Illegally operating machines 4. Failing to
use safety devices 5. Horse play
Order in a work place. - (Ukubika ifintu bwino umo mulebombela).
A place is in order when there are no unnecessary things about and all
necessary things are in their proper places. A place for everything and everything in its place.
SUN 14 1. Do not
leave things laying around
2. Clean up places after work
3. Place tools and
machinery nicely parked in their designated places
WEEK 3
Examples of unsafe conditions. (Ifilangililo fya ncende shakubombelamo isha lubana)
MON 15 1. Unsafe structures 2. Noisy working places 3. No
or Poor ventilation 4. No warning signs
5. Dusty places
Examples of unsafe equipment (Ifilangililo fya fibombelo ifya lubana) 1. Defective tools 2.
TUE 16 Equipment with no lights 3. Worn or leaking boots 4. Missing safety devices
All accidents must be reported at once (Musose amasanso yonse ayacitika pa ncito ) Quick, accurate and
timely reporting of accidents leads to finding preventive measures and mitigation factors. You are therefore
expected;
WED 17 (i) to act quickly but stead when responding to accidents
(ii) Not to disturb an accident scene untill all formalities are done by safety
personnel. (iii) Attend to all accident
victims by giving First aid (If you're trained) or call for help when need be.
Promote teamwork at work. "Kosheni ukubombela pamo pa ncito" Encouraging good team
work can help to prevent workplace accidents, this include lifting heavy objects, Completing
complex projects or taking on new responsiblities. Always:
THU 18 1.
Communicate effectively
2. Provide the right tools to enhance and facilitate good
communication
Improper stacking of materials leads to accidents (Ukukana longa bwino ifintu kuti kwaleta ubusanso)
Materials that are packed on top of others have the high chances of topping over if not properly done. Therefore;
Environmental: Waste which is not properly managed causes a foul smell and it becomes a breeding
ground for different types of disease-causing insects as well as infectious organisms.
Use of alcohol and drugs (Ubwalwa ne miti iikola) Do not
(i) Do not get drunk the night before coming to work the
SAT 20 following morning alcohol takes time to get out of the system (ii) If you are prescribed drugs that
affect your safety at work, inform your supervisor.
Environmental: When toxic substances, hazardous
wastes
Do not and chemicals
haras are released
law enforcement to the environment
officers, may affect or alter
Safety & Environmental the productivity of the
officers
soils in that particular
"Mwilacilinganya aba area.
Safety na Environment ilyo lyonse balebomba incito yabo "
Failure to obey and allow
safety/Environmental officers is an offense
1. Always allow them to carry out their professional inspections
SUN 21 2.Always attend to issues raised
and highlighted in the inspection report
3. Failure to comply might lead to legal
implications.
WEEK 4
Operator competence- "Ukukanshiwa ukwafikapo kuli bakensha wa fyela fya pa kampani"
1. Ensure that you're trained and competent to operate any equipment
2. Only operate equipment you are trained andauthorised
MON 22 3. Be mindful of the presence of people around your machine before you
make any move 4. Make your presence known by sounding a horn when changing
direction or taking off from sleep.
WEEK 5
Good house keeping leads to productivity (Ukusunge ncende ubusaka kutwala ku mibombele
MON 29 isuma) Remember that a clean environment has always contributed to a safe production.
Therefore you must;
(i) have a place for everything and everything in its place (iii) Order
must always be the order of the day Environmental: Avoid throwing waste in change houses.
Do not deface any safety sign (Mwifuta ifipampa fyakucingilila amasanso). All safety signage
TUE 30 must be safeguarded and not tempered with
Be observant to all safety procedures at every stage of your wiork. (Konkeni ifyakukonka
WED 31
fyonse mu ncito mulebomba). If you are not sure ask.
MONTHLY SAFETY TOPICS -2022
MONTH SEPTEMBER
TOPIC ATTAINING BIG PICTURE TOGETHER THROUGH SA
OBJECTIVE PILLARS
1. Falitality prevention 2. Injuries prevention 3. Culture change 4. Enviroment
WEEK 1
Sable Zinc Big picture "Sable Zinc Kabwe limited is on a trajectory to incre
from the previous targets of 150 - 200 tones to 1000 tones of copper cathodes
journey starts with this month of September where we need to produce 400 to
journey will require all employees to contribute to the realisation of the 400 to
September, 2022. Therefore, a safe work environment will be cardinal if this
realised. Each and every employee is expected to contribute towards a safe w
THUR 1
1. What is your contribution to this?
2. How should you avoid getting injured?
3. How should you contribute to the care of the machine?
4. What should you do to optimise the cost of pr
improve the cost of process?
MON 5
Accidents reduce production time - Every accident leads to process delay a
Ensure all safety guidelines are followed and you must follow all safe proced
Time management? - "Konkeni nshita lyonse ilyo mulebomba; Timely com
essential in production. Timely delivery of materials, parts and process leads
TUE 6 therefore expected to:
(i) Deliver on time a
(ii) Avoid being in a rush as this could lead to accidents
Keep yourself at your best (Isuneni bwino pakuti mubombe bwino)
Being in unstable state of mind is a recipe for accidents, ensure that you repo
WED 7
free, drug free and fatigue free. If you feel unwell at any point in time, seek m
(iii) Ensure that your ear plugs are clean before inserting them in the ears
Approach(iii) Dispose
safety with off your used
a positive dust mask to avoid inhaling dust.
mind
1. Do
sake of arguing. Understand the point and digest it.
SUN 11
2. Respect other peoples' views
3. Value and appreciate everyone's contribution
4. Get/Give clear instructions when undertaking
WEEK 3
Ensure the place around you is safe
MON 12 1. Look out for your neighbour a
are doing 2. Correct the wrong
Avoid short cuts
Do not fall for this: "Mwisangwa mufya musango uyu"
1. Not wearing PPE
TUE 13 2. Not following procedures 3. Illegally operating machines
safety devices 5. Horse play
Machine safety
WED 14 Always park vehicles in disgnated places (Lyonse mushe ba motoka benu um
ukusha) 2. Vehicles must be parked at flat surfaces 3. All vehicles parked at
must be choked.
Repairing and servicing equipment in dangerous positions: The primary sources of inju
other personnel working around heavy equipment are:
(i) Repairing and servicing equipment in dangerous positions
THUR 15 (ii) Striking individuals or other vehicles with the equipment, particu
(iii) Unexpected violent tipping of the equipment.
standard scaffolds
Care of machinery (Ukusunga ifibombelo bwino) Poor maintenance of machinery can l
out or injury to the user. You must therefore: (i) ensure that all vital parts such as moto
blade holders, tracks, drives, hydraulic and pneumatic mechanisms, and transmissions
inspected each day. (ii) Before starting a job, the operator should be given instructions
FRI 16 be don. (iii) Before using the starting motor, the operator should check to make sure th
are in the neutral position.
What to do When approached by moving vehicles "Ifyo muli nokucita ilyo mwakuman
matter what the size – move out of the way, if possible completely out of the road.
SAT 17 If you are walking on a roadway walk on the side of the road facing the oncoming traffi
3.When in confined spaces make sure that you are on the same side as the driver
4.Always check that you can see the operator – If you cannot see him he pr
What to do When approached by moving vehicles "Ifyo muli nokucita ilyo mwakuman
(Cont'd)
1.Never approach any mobile equipment or vehicle without making your pre
operator. 2. Always walk, never run in the vicinity of moving machinery o
trip and fall into the path of the vehicle.
3. Never push through small spaces between a statio
SUN 18 obstacles. You could be crushed should the unit move.
4. Do not ride on or in vehicles exce
designed or equipped for you to do so. 5. Do not climb or h
machine or vehicle unless authorised to do so
WEEK 4
Chemical safety
Chemical hazards and toxic substances:- In order to recover Copper from the ore it ha
treated. The crushing and moving of the ore has its risks but the chemical processes we
risks of their own. In order to treat the ore at different stages of the process we add ce
these chemicals have hazards mostly associated with the effect they have on our bodie
MON 19 ability to burn, explode or corrode other materials. We do not have to drink these chem
poisoned; They can give off gases into the air or get into the dust we breathe or find th
our skin. You are therefore:
Reminded never to mix food with poisonous substances in the same area
2. Do not put chemicals in food labelled containers or bottles
Use of alcohol and 3. Dodrugs
not put food stuffsne
(Ubwalwa in poisonous labled containers or bottles
miti iikola)
4. Do not drink water from unknown sources
(i) Do not get drunk the night before coming to wor
TUE 20 morning. Alcohol takes time to get out of the system (ii) If you are prescribe
affect your safety at work, inform your supervisor.
WED 21 Do not expose your body to any harmful chemical: Use correct PPE when handling chem
Do not handle, use, transport, destroy and store chemicals unless you are t
written authority to do so;.
THUR 22(Wilabomfya imiti, ukusunga nelyo ukusenda nga tawaishiba amafunde yape
palwamisungile.)
Food hygiene
TUE 27 Remember you are responsible for your safety and the safety of others, do the
time
WED 28 Look after your PPE, care for it and it will care for you.
THUR 29 Use the first 5 minutes to do house keeping and dust suppression
All accidents are preventable. Ensure you carry out a risk assessment before c
FRI 30 task. All jobs that need permit to work ensure all the necessary documents are
signed accordingly.
PICS -2022
EPTEMBER
TOGETHER THROUGH SAFE WORK
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need to safeguard and not indiscriminately
e the company will spend on production.
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nt leads to process delay and affect production.
must follow all safe procedures for every task;
mulebomba; Timely completion of tasks is
s, parts and process leads to efficiency. You are
nal diseases.
e they cannot be scratched.
yone's contribution
uctions when undertaking tasks.
out for your neighbour and check what they
2. Correct the wrong and do it right 3.
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1.
mushe ba motoka benu umwasuminishiwa
3. All vehicles parked at inclines and declines
y
ver Copper from the ore it has to be crushed and
ut the chemical processes we use also create special
ges of the process we add certain chemicals and
ffect they have on our bodies but also with their
not have to drink these chemicals to get hurt or
e dust we breathe or find their way to and through
1.
the same area
or bottles
bled containers or bottles
known sources
ght before coming to work the following
m (ii) If you are prescribed with drugs that
move
u and can has acknoledged your presence
erator has seen you, it maybe disastrous
he presence of moving machinery so that you
you.
t suppression
a risk assessment before comencement of any
e necessary documents are completed and