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Civil contractors Sydney are bind by regulations to observe safety at work. Companies are mandated to make sure all workers practice safety measures which include the proper use of equipment and the wearing of protective gears (safety glasses, helmets, gloves, shoes). Accidents can happen at the workplace, which can lead to the unfortunate loss of lives and suspension of work operations. One of the works where workers should observe safety is trenching and excavation works.
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Observing Occupational Safety in Trenching and Excavation Works
Civil contractors Sydney are bind by regulations to observe safety at work.
One of the works where workers should observe safety is trenching and excavation works.
Civil Contractors Sydney Level 1 ASP Level 1 Authorised Service Provider
Observing Occupational Safety in Trenching and Excavation Works
Companies are mandated to make sure all workers practice safety measures which include the proper use of equipment and the wearing of protective gears.
Civil Contractors Sydney Level 1 ASP Level 1 Authorised Service Provider
Hazards at Trenches and Excavations
Cave-ins (a collapse of geologic formation, mine or structure usually occurring during mining or tunnelling),
Civil Contractors Sydney Level 1 ASP Level 1 Authorised Service Provider
Hazards at Trenches and Excavations
asphyxiation (lack of oxygen in a confined space),
Civil Contractors Sydney Level 1 ASP Level 1 Authorised Service Provider
Hazards at Trenches and Excavations
inhalation of smoke or any toxic fumes
Civil Contractors Sydney Level 1 ASP Level 1 Authorised Service Provider
The Terrifying Numbers
In the United States, statistics showed that 271 workmen perished in various trenching or excavation cave-in incidents from 2000 to 2006.
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The Terrifying Numbers
A more terrifying statistics on construction activities that took place between 1992 and 2000
Civil Contractors Sydney Level 1 ASP Level 1 Authorised Service Provider
Companies’ Disregard for Safety
There are companies that do not only pay for workers’
insurance coverage, but also do not impose proper safety
procedures at the workplaces.
Civil Contractors Sydney Level 1 ASP Level 1 Authorised Service Provider
Companies’ Disregard for Safety
There are scrupulous managers or contractors who are only after profits
Civil Contractors Sydney Level 1 ASP Level 1 Authorised Service Provider
Effects of Accidents
companies will feel greater losses if they do not apply safety procedures at work operations and accidents
can be very costly
Civil Contractors Sydney Level 1 ASP Level 1 Authorised Service Provider
Effects of Accidents
A trenching or excavation accidents can result to both
deaths and the financial costs.
Civil Contractors Sydney Level 1 ASP Level 1 Authorised Service Provider
Effects of Accidents
Work stoppage to give way to rescue/recovery
operations
Civil Contractors Sydney Level 1 ASP Level 1 Authorised Service Provider
Effects of Accidents
Additional labour and time to excavate the collapsed trench
Civil Contractors Sydney Level 1 ASP Level 1 Authorised Service Provider
Effects of Accidents
Compensation for workers, hospital bills,
insurance coverage, funeral expenses
Civil Contractors Sydney Level 1 ASP Level 1 Authorised Service Provider
Effects of Accidents
Additional paperwork on investigation of the
accident
Civil Contractors Sydney Level 1 ASP Level 1 Authorised Service Provider
Effects of Accidents
Fines and other penalties, suspension of work,
closure of business and cancellation of business
and working permit
