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Construction Accidents
56% falls from height 21% trapped by something collapsing or overturning 10% struck by a moving vehicle 5% contact with electricity or electrical discharge 4% struck by a flying/falling object during machine lifting of materials 3% contact with moving machinery or material being machined 1% exposure to a hot or harmful substance
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 dont climb a ladder Do not allow others to work under a ladder in use
Ladder Angle
Portable Rung and Cleat Ladders
Use at angle where the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is the working length of the ladder (length along ladder between the foot and top support).
Scaffolding
General Requirements
Must be capable of supporting four times the maximum intended load Do not alter or move while in use Protect workers on scaffolds from overhead hazards If higher than 10 ft., use guardrails, mid rails and toe boards Use wire mesh between the toe board and guardrail if people work or pass underneath Must be equipped with access ladder or equivalent
EXCAVATION WORK
All excavations deeper than 1.25meters MUST be shored or battered. Excavations deeper than 2 meters MUST have a guard rail or barrier Vehicles working too close to the side of the trench or rubble piled on the sides may cause collapse Vehicles tipping into the excavation must use stop blocks
CRANE SAFETY
The weight of the load must be carefully estimated The crane must be fitted with an automatic safe load indicator (one that works) The crane must always work on a hard, level base The load must be properly fixed and secured NEVER, NEVER be carried with a load
ELECTRICITY
Treat electricity with respect Check constantly that cables are not damaged or worn Keep trailing cables off the ground and away from water Never overload or use makeshift plugs and fuses
Responsibilities
Employer Assess workplace for hazards Provide Personal Protective Equipment Determine when to use Provide Personal Protective Equipment training for employees. Employee Use Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with training received and other instructions Inspect daily and maintain in a clean and reliable condition
Hearing
earplugs, earmuffs
Head Protection
Eye Protection
Eye Protection
Criteria for Selection : Protects against specific hazard/s Comfortable to wear Does not restrict vision or movement Durable and easy to clean and disinfect Does not interfere with the function of other
required Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Glasses
Goggles
Face Shields
Safety Shoes
resistant soles protect against hot surfaces common in roofing and paving Some have metal insoles to protect against puncture wounds May be electrically conductive for use in explosive atmospheres, or nonconductive to protect from workplace electrical hazards
Hand Protection