SKIN CARE Many of the substances used in construction can damage skin if suitable precautions are not taken. Cements, epoxy resins, paints, mineral oils etc. can cause problems such as chemical burns, dermatitis and sometimes skin cancers. The precautions required are laid down in the COSHH Assessment for the substance in use. Personal Protective Equipment […]
Hands & Feet Safety The industry involves a considerable amount of Manual Handling. Injuries to hands and feet make up a high percentage of the total number of injuries. Many injuries are caused because individuals do not take time to assess the hazards and risks involved when they are to carry out simple every day
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Water Jetting The use of water jetting for cleaning surfaces has now become popular, eg car washing house drives and path cleaning. Within the construction industry its main use for the demolition of concrete structures. All types of water jetting present hazards to both operators of the equipment and others. The higher water pressures required
Office Safety Office safety is just as important as Site safety. There are many hazards awaiting the unwary ranging from Manual Handling to Hazardous Substances. Hazard · Accumulations of flammable material ie paper. · Tripping hazards such as cables operations such as moving cabinets etc. · Manual handling causing strains or sprains. · Poorly
Fire Even a small fire can cause injuries from smoke inhalation as well as serious property damage. Everyone has responsibility for preventing fire in the workplace. Learn what to do in the event of a fire you will not have time once a fire starts. Hazards · Heaters, cigarettes, matches, cookers, and other ignition sources.
Personal Hygiene Personal hygiene is very important in any industry, Construction is no exception. Personal cleanliness will reduce the chances of you, your colleagues and families catching and suffering the ill effects generated by your work activities. Don’t take your hazards home. Hazard · Dermatitis and skin cancers from substances being in contact with the
Confined Space Work A confined space can be any enclosed area that if unventilated could contain a toxic gas/vapour, or insufficient oxygen to support life. In many cases the dangers cannot be detected by the senses. It is important to remember that many deaths occur whilst attempting to rescue from a confined space. Hazards ·
Working at Height Working at Height continues to be the Construction Industries biggest killer, with falls accounting for 30% of all the deaths in construction. The cause of most of these accidents were very basic and simple i.e. unlashed ladders, incomplete working platform, guard-rails and toeboards missing openings in floors not securely covered or guarded.
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazarous to Health Regulations) COSHH The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) aim to make the workplace safer by dealing with substances that could be hazardous to your health. It is important to remember that substances don’t just come in containers they can be produced by processes such as
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Site Electricity Electricity is essential to power tools, provide lighting and heat it must be respected even the best and safest of installations can cause danger if abused. Electricity is when all safety precautions have been established and are maintained. Work on electrical equipment can only be carried out by competent person. Hazards · Electric
Struck by Objects A struck by objects refer to incidents in which workers are hit and injured by objects, tools, equipment. Struck by hazards are mostly related to improper materials and equipment handling and poor housekeeping Common hazards Falling, flying, slipping, rolling and swinging equipment and materials Poorly stacked materials that may fall, slip and
PPE (Personal Protective Equip.) Personal Protective Equipment commonly referred to as PPE. PPE is equipment worn to minimize exposure to serious workplace injuries and illnesses. PPE may include items such as gloves, safety glasses and shoes, ear plugs or muffs, hard hats, respirators, or coveralls, vests and full body harness, etc. Purpose The use of
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[Excavation Work] Every year people are seriously injured while working in excavations. Many are injured by collapses and falling materials, some are killed or injured when they contact buried underground services. Excavations need to be properly planned and carried out in accordance with a Permit to Excavate/Risk Assessment/Method Statement as appropriate. [Hazards] · Collapse of
Inspection Routine and continuous inspections of workforce are performed throughout the work-day. These inspections need to documented to manage safety concerns on site. The inspector, the supervisor and managers can issue anythings about safety activity and conditions. this is to be made safety cultures. Observations are discussed along with corrective action be taken. Measures The
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Purpose Many thousands of people safely use compressed gases cylinders for many different purposes. The energy stored in the cylinders which makes them so useful can and has if abused lead to fatal consequences. Following the correct procedures is paramount when using compressed gases. Only competent authorised persons should use compressed gases. Hazards ·
[Noise] Noise is unwant sound as opposed to music and speech which provides entertainment and communication. Loud noise can damage your hearing. This damage cannot be repaired using a hearing aid. [Hazards] · Difficulty in communicating due to high background noise. · Increased stress levels due to loud noise. · Temporary hearing loss after one
Using a mobile phone during walking can suffer person injury. More than 60 % of traffic accidents are happened by using the phone during walking in 2019 This is almost 1.5% of GDP in Korea
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JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS (JSA) is a systematic process that breaks down a job into a sequence of steps, identifies hazard in each step, evaluates the actual and potential risk of the hazard and establishes risk control measures. Work Method Statement (WMS, Method of Statement) is a document detailing how a particular task or activity will
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Near Miss is an incidnet which potentially could have caused an injury or occupational illness and/or damage (loss) to people, assets, the environment or reputation but which did not. These are incidents which occurred without injury or damage to life or property. * OSHA defines a near near miss as an incident in which no property
Pressure Equipment, The personnel involved in any pressure operation, especially the supervisor must be fully awared with alll the safety requirements including those stipulated in General Instruction Ex) 1. Method of Statement & JSA (Job Safety Analysis) 2. Specific Safety Training 3. Tool Box Meeting 4. Restriction of Unauthorized
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