SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRCUTIONYAWAR HASSAN KHAN

SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRCUTIONThe objective of studying safety

in construction is to :Preventing accidentsEnsure success of project Saving life of worker

SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRCUTIONIt’s applied to :Construction activitiesThe fabrication and erection of oil

rigs and of offshore installations while under construction on shore

SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRCUTIONSo , one must have awareness of basic

construction safety terms which are : adequate, bearer , brace , by hand , cartridge-operated , client , code of practice , competent authority , competent person , construction , construction site , danger , employer , guard-rail , hazard , hoist , ledger , lifting appliance , lifting gear , means of lifting , putlog , raker , scaffold , sound material , toe board , and transom

SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRCUTIONCompetent authorities ,

employers , self-employed persons , workers , clients , and engineers should fulfill their general duties with regard to safety and there must be coordination and cooperation between them

SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRCUTIONEntrance and exit should be

indicated and maintained safely

A suitable house keeping programme should be continously implemented at site

Precautions against fall of materials , person , and collapse of structures must be taken

SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRCUTIONThere must be prevention of

unauthorized entry

There must be fire prevention and measures of fire fighting

Proper and safe lighting should be provided in the absence of natural light

SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRCUTIONScaffolds and ladders must be

used if required

They must be made by the material and designed with safety point of view

Inspection must be done by a competent person when they are being used

SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRCUTION Very special attention with respect to safety laws

must be given in following works :

Lifting appliances Gears Transport Material handling equipment Plant machinery Hand tools Wood working machines Work at heights Excavation Shaft

SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRCUTIONEarthworksUnderground work Cofferdams and caissonsWork in compressed airStructural framesFormworkConcrete workPile drivingWork over waterDemolitionElectricityexplosives

SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRCUTIONThere must be prevention against

any kind of health hazards

Occupational health services must be provided including first aid

Personal protective equipment and protective clothing must be provided

SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRCUTIONSpecial attention towards welfare

of workers and employees must be paid which includes :

Drinking and food facilitySanitary facilitySheltersLiving accomodation

SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRCUTIONProper safety information and

training must be provided

Reporting of accidents and diseases must be made urgently