11-12-2012, 05:20 PM
SAFETY in construction
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INTRODUCTION
The first week on each new site is the most dangerous.
Accidents are more frequent at the end of the day.
Small building jobs are the most risky
Safety helmets, safety jackets, safety boots do prevent injury and death.
Light weight shoes-such as trainers or runners are not
Constrction Accidents
56% falls from height.
21% trapped by something collapsing or overturning.
10% struck by a moving vehicle.
5% contact with electricity/ shocks.
4% stuck by falling objects during material lifting by machines.
3% contact with moving machinery.
1% due to hot or any harmful substance.
SAFE ACCESS ON SITE
Everyone can get to their place of work safely.
Edges from which peoples could fall are provided with double guard rails or other suitable edge protection
Site is tidy
Fenced off from public
Posters or boards are placed on accidental place/site.
SAFE LADDERS
Never allow more than one person on a ladder
Use tool belts or hand lines to carry objects.
Do not lean out from the ladder in any direction
If you have a fear of heights – don’t climb a ladder
Do not allow others to work under a ladder in use