Health safety welfare in construction sites (Lecture Notes)

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HEALTH: This is the condition of the body. It is the physical and mental state of the body.

SAFETY: Is the state of being free from harm.
WORK SHOP: Is any place, room or house permanently designed and planned for work activities.
WORK SHOP SAFETY: …

IMPORTANCE OF WORK SHOP SAFETY

Accidents are reduced
….
Reduces losses
Increases efficiency
Increases production

Figure 2. “Tool-box briefing” should be carried out regularly

Figure 11. Stop block to prevent vehicles being reversed into an excavation while tipping

RESPONSIBILITY OF EMPLOYEES

The employees have a duty to care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions. Therefore, they must:

Ø Take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves or others as a result of their work activities

Ø Co-operate with their employers, helping them to comply with the requirements of the act

Hazardous substances include:

Ø Any substance which gives off fumes causing headaches or respiratory irritation

Ø Man made fibers which might cause skin or eye irritation(e.g. loft insulation)

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