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Construction Site Safety
Construction Site SafetyPresentation Contents
Introduction – A Few facts Construction Accidents Safe Access On-Site Working at Height Ladder Safety Roof Safety Excavation Work Crane Safety Traffic vehicles & Plant Goods Hoist Electricity Working Near Sewage PPE Safety Success
The first week on each new site is The first week on each new site is the most dangerousthe most dangerous
Accidents are more frequent at Accidents are more frequent at the end of the daythe end of the day
Small building jobs are the most Small building jobs are the most riskyrisky
Safety helmets, Hi-viz jackets, Safety helmets, Hi-viz jackets, safety boots safety boots dodo prevent injury and prevent injury and deathdeath
Light weight shoes-such as Light weight shoes-such as trainers or runners are not trainers or runners are not suitable on sitesuitable on site
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Construction AccidentsConstruction AccidentsBreakdown of fatalities according to type of accident in
construction industry56% falls from height21% trapped by something collapsing or
overturning10% struck by a moving vehicle5% contact with electricity or electrical
discharge4% struck by a flying/falling object during
machine lifting of materials3% contact with moving machinery or material
being machined1% exposure to a hot or harmful substance
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Safe Access On SiteSafe Access On SiteEveryone can get to their place of work
safelyEdges from which people could fall are
provided with double guard rails or other suitable edge protection
Holes are protected with clearly marked and fixed covers to prevent falls
Site is tidyGood lightingFenced off from public
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HeightHeight HAZARDSHAZARDS on on CConstruction onstruction SSitesites
HHoles in oles in FFloors, loors, GGaps on aps on WWorking orking PPlatforms, latforms, SShafts and hafts and SStairwells not tairwells not AAdequately dequately CCovered, overed, BBarricadedarricaded,, FFenced enced OOffff
Working at Working at HHeighteight
Using ladders or scaffolding without Using ladders or scaffolding without proper fixing is crazyproper fixing is crazy
Never use incomplete scaffolding.Never use incomplete scaffolding.Make sure there are hand rails and toe Make sure there are hand rails and toe
boards at all edgesboards at all edgesThings fall on sites, wear your helmetThings fall on sites, wear your helmetBefore starting work at heights check Before starting work at heights check
for clearance from any overhead power for clearance from any overhead power lineslines
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Right for the job. Would scaffoldingRight for the job. Would scaffolding
or a cherry picker be better?or a cherry picker be better? In good shapeIn good shape Secured near the topSecured near the top On a firm base and footing On a firm base and footing
4 up – 1 out4 up – 1 out Rising at least 1 meter beyond the Rising at least 1 meter beyond the
landing place OR that there is a proper landing place OR that there is a proper hand holdhand hold
Always have a firm grip on the ladder Always have a firm grip on the ladder and keep a good balanceand keep a good balance
LETHAL LADDERS:LETHAL LADDERS:Ladders kill a lot of people. Ladders kill a lot of people.
Make sure the ladder is:-Make sure the ladder is:-
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Safe Ladders
Never allow more than one person on a ladderUse tool belts or hand lines to carry objects.Do not lean out from the ladder in any directionIf you have a fear of heights – don’t climb a
ladderDo not allow others to work under a ladder in
use
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THE ROOF: A RISKY PLACE TO BE.THE ROOF: A RISKY PLACE TO BE.
Very Simply:-Very Simply:- Always inspect a roof before you walk Always inspect a roof before you walk
on iton it You must have protection to stop you You must have protection to stop you
from falling off the edgefrom falling off the edge You You mustmust use proper safety harnesses use proper safety harnesses
and running cables when working on top and running cables when working on top of of a a roofroof
Remember:Remember: a walk along a fragile roof a walk along a fragile roof could be your lastcould be your last
50% of fatal injuries involving roofs are falls thru50% of fatal injuries involving roofs are falls thru’’ fragile materials, 30% are falls from edges and fragile materials, 30% are falls from edges and
openingsopenings
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All excavations deeper than 1.25meters All excavations deeper than 1.25meters MUST be shored or battered. MUST be shored or battered.
Excavations deeper than 2 meters MUST Excavations deeper than 2 meters MUST have a guard rail or barrierhave a guard rail or barrier
Vehicles working too close to theVehicles working too close to the
sideside of the trench or rubble piled of the trench or rubble piled
on the sides may cause collapseon the sides may cause collapse Vehicles tipping into the excavationVehicles tipping into the excavation
must use stop blocksmust use stop blocks
EXCAVATION WORK.EXCAVATION WORK.
If you want to avoid being buried If you want to avoid being buried
alive apply these rules:-alive apply these rules:-
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Make sure the excavation is Make sure the excavation is inspected dailyinspected daily
Make sure you know where Make sure you know where any underground pipes and any underground pipes and cables are before you hit cables are before you hit themthem
REMEMBER: There is no safe REMEMBER: There is no safe ground that “will not ground that “will not collapse”collapse”
Trench sides can collapse Trench sides can collapse without warningwithout warning
EXCAVATION WORKEXCAVATION WORK
If you want to avoid being buried If you want to avoid being buried
alive apply these rules:-alive apply these rules:-
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The weight of the load must be carefully The weight of the load must be carefully estimatedestimated
The crane must be fitted with an The crane must be fitted with an automatic safe load indicator (one that automatic safe load indicator (one that works)works)
The crane must always work on a hard, The crane must always work on a hard, level baselevel base
The load must be properly fixed and The load must be properly fixed and securedsecured
The banksman must be trained to give The banksman must be trained to give clear signalsclear signals
NEVER, NEVERNEVER, NEVER be carried with a load be carried with a load
CRANE SAFETYCRANE SAFETY
Very Simply :-Very Simply :-
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Traffic Vehicles & Plant
Vehicles and pedestrians should be kept apart on-site – separate them as much as possible using barriers
Adequate clearance around slewing vehiclesAvoid reversing where possible & use one-way
systemVehicles should have reversing alarms/sirensPassengers only on vehicles designed to carry
them
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Goods HoistGoods HoistGood Safety PracticeGood Safety Practice
Installed by a competent personRated capacity clearly markedCurrent examination and inspection
reportSuitable base enclosure to prevent
people being struck by moving part of hoist
Landing gates kept shut except when platform is at landing
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Treat electricity with respectTreat electricity with respect Check constantly that cables are Check constantly that cables are
not damaged or wornnot damaged or worn Keep trailing cables off the ground Keep trailing cables off the ground
and away from waterand away from water Never overload or use makeshift Never overload or use makeshift
plugs and fusesplugs and fuses
ELECTRICITYELECTRICITY
Good practice with electricity on site:-Good practice with electricity on site:-
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Working near SewageWorking near SewageHealth Risks:Health Risks:*Gastroenteritis *Hepatitis *Weil’s disease (Leptospirosis) {Rats Urine}*Asthma *Skin/Eye infections *Inflammation of the lungs
How to become infected:How to become infected: Hand-to-mouth contact(eating, drinking, smoking, wiping the face with contaminated gloves)
– most common Skin contact(cuts, scratches or wounds and some organisms enter the body through the eyes) Breathing(either as dust or mist)
How to protect yourself:How to protect yourself: Understand the risks Understand how you may be infected Wear protective clothing Avoid sewage if possible Apply good personal hygiene Cleanse all wounds & cover Change out of contaminated clothing Clean equipment & boots etc on site If in doubt - see your doctorC
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PPE on-sitePPE on-site
Most construction sites require at least:Hard hatSafety Boots Hi-viz jacketSafety Glasses
Wear them always for your safety
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BASIC SAFETY PHILOSOPHY FOR SUCCESSA NEW SAFETY CULTURE
All accidents are preventable. No job is worth getting hurt for. Every job will be done safely. Incidents can be managed. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Continuous improvement. Safety as a “way of life” for 24 hours/day All individuals have the responsibility and accountability to
identify eliminate or manage risks associated with their workplace
Legal obligations will be the minimum requirements fro our health & safety standards
Individual will be trained and equipped to have the skills and facilities to ensure an accident free workplace
What’s your company approach to safety?
Construction Site Safety
No job is so important that it cannot be done safely
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE PERSONS WORKING ON THIS SITE TO
PUT THEMSELVES IN DANGER
BEST - BE Safe TodayBEST - BE Safe Today
