Lineman dies of electrocution - power cables of two different areas on same electric pole-supply from one area not off

An electric pole had power cables from two different areas. One is de-enerzized, another one not, as the information of existence of power cables from two different areas on same pole is not known to the lineman. 

Power was switched off from the area in which lineman is working. 

Assuming no power, lineman climbed up the pole and was electrocuted by contact with energized cables from other area on the same pole.

If such conditions exist i.e. presence of cables from different areas on the same pole, then display of such information as line diagram on the pole itself can help workmen to know the details and take necessary action. 

Effective communication

Yesterday, I attended a lecture on safety and quality assurance,delivered by a a regulator in a very very senior position. The content of the talk is as everyone knows. But, the difference is the way he talked with snippets, small stories on incidents at appropriate time of talk. This made the participants to understand and realize the deeper aspects and also to be attentive instead of having boredom. 

The method of delivery makes the difference to take the message to the audience. 

Death to persons after going into water well

One person entered for cleaning in one case, ,  and to retrieve a fallen hammer in another case, didn't come out. Others entered one after another,  7 in first case, 3 in second case. All died.

It is common to swim in normal water wells, but, poisonous gases will be present  in these types of wells also.

We should presume that any space having some enclosure shall be treated as dangerous and accordingly precautions required for confined space entry shall be taken including buddy system. 

https://www.msn.com/en-in/autos/photos/8-people-die-after-inhaling-toxic-gas-while-cleaning-well-in-madhya-pradesh/ar-AA1CfeKc?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

Safety permits for works

Safety permits for safe execution of hazardous and non routine works are statutory requirements. Generally, what is to be done including scope of work, job hazard analysis,  skills and experience of persons to be engaged,  isolations, emptying and or cleaning requirements,  suitable PPE, medical fitness,  supervision, verification before start of work, pep talks and job specific training, mock trials if required, etc are mentioned in the permits. 

But, this is not being done. There will not be visible unsafe events, leading us to believe our methods are correct. As and when accidents occur, it appears to us that these are one of the rare cases. 

It is my opinion that accountability with appropriate penalties only will make everyone to be alert, else, issues are overlooked to complete the works within the timelines.

Long distance driving-sleep problems

Sometimes,  I drive solo, long distances for 8-10 hours. I get drowsy sometimes,  and stop driving. 

However,  I  observed no drowsiness,  if I don't eat on the day of driving.  And vice versa. 

Taking water also helped to stop vehicle after two to three hours of driving and relieve the pressure.  This also made me to have rest for few minutes and resume driving. 

Another observation is to have windows opened instead of using air conditioner,  and fresh air is also relaxing me.

Casual at work - so what?

Today,  I got a simple statement, but a fact in reality.

The statement was made by our safety committee Chairman and it reads,

If you are CASUAL at work, you will go to CASUALTY. 

Time discipline - Quote from Vikram Sarabhai

LINK

Quote of the day by Vikram Sarabhai: “I believe that a person who does not have respect for time and does not have a sense of timing can achieve little.” https://share.google/HyB6FwoECOJJe9Bel

Smaller amounts of uranium in breast milk - no need to worry, ascertains expert

"Uranium: Uranium found in breast milk.. Scientists say there is no need to worry.. | uranium-found-in-breast-milk-in-several-bihar-districts-but-no-reason-for-alarm-scientist" https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/india/uranium-found-in-breast-milk-in-several-bihar-districts-but-no-reason-for-alarm-scientist/0701/125215963

Privacy lost? - Mirrors/reflective glasses at roof height in hotels, function halls, etc

Recently, I went to a banquet hall to attend a function. My attention caught mirrors at roof height. I could clearly see myself in that. 

Think about mischief that can be played by fellows, by taking photos of girls from the mirror reflection and do whatever they like to do.

It should be banned to protect privacy.

Bus accident at night - which color vehicles are less prone to accidents

https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/districts/kurnool-kurnool-bus-accident-mystery-solved/7/125195733

A passenger sleeper bus collided with a black color bike already fallen on the road, dragged it for about 200 meters, and the sparks from bike burnt the bus, causing 19 deaths. It happened in the midnight on a national highway. 

The bus bottom luggage box was having mobile phone shipments,  aiding the fire.

https://www.etvbharat.com/en/state/mass-phone-blasts-in-luggage-cabin-intensified-kurnool-bus-fire-forensic-experts-say-enn25102501463

As per report in the above news paper,  EENADU, it was stated that the vehicles in white, yellow,  orange and gold colors in descending order are clearly visible and identifiable even at some distance. 

Black color vehicle visibility is poor and are prone to accidents 41% more compared to white.

Other colors: Gray color 11%, silver 10%, dark blue and red 7% 

It is also suggested to have daylight running lights DRL, reflective stickers on car sides, etc to enable increased visibility of vehicle to others.

Some additional information:

https://www.autolist.com/guides/safest-car-color

The passengers trapped were unable to escape quickly.  

It is better to have wooden hammers 🔨 to break bus glasses in case of emergency.