Construction Manpower Safety Notes PDF

PREFINAL NOTES VALUES ENGINEERING Construction value engineering (also known as VE or value analysis) plans for cost-efficient and time-efficient methods, which won't compromise on quality or results, but keeps projects on time and within budget. Value engineering in construction examines every as...

PREFINAL NOTES VALUES ENGINEERING Construction value engineering (also known as VE or value analysis) plans for cost-efficient and time-efficient methods, which won't compromise on quality or results, but keeps projects on time and within budget. Value engineering in construction examines every aspect of the function-to-cost ratio, creating solutions for alternative construction methods, designs, new technology (including modern construction methods) or the use of different materials to improve value. Who is responsible for value engineering in construction? Value engineering involves a team of specialists, including designers, architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, estimators, construction contractors and project managers. Each specialty works collaboratively to come up with a systematic approach to analyse and improve value Key principles of Values Engineering CONSTRUCTION MANPOWER SAFETY **What is Safety?** Safety is the state of being safe, the condition of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes. Safety can also refer to the control of recognized hazards in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk. **What is Construction Manpower Safety?** **Construction manpower safety refers to the protection and well-being of workers involved in all stages of a construction project. It encompasses a comprehensive approach to preventing accidents, injuries, and illnesses that can occur on construction sites. This includes everything from safe work practices and equipment to proper training and communication among workers.** **6 TYPES OF WORKPLACE HAZARDS** **1. Safety Hazards:** Safety Hazards are unsafe working conditions that that can cause injury, illness and death. Safety hazards are the most common workplace hazards **2. Biological Hazards:** Biological Hazards include exposure to harm or disease associated with working with animals, people, or infectious plant materials. Workplaces with these kinds of hazards include, but are not limited to, work in schools, day care facilities, colleges and universities, hospitals, laboratories, emergency response, nursing homes, or various outdoor **3. Physical Hazards:** Physical hazards can be any factors within the environment that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. **4. Ergonomic Hazards:** Occur when the type of work, body positions and working conditions put a strain on your body. They are the hardest to spot since you don\'t always immediately notice the strain on your body or the harm that these hazards pose. Short-term exposure may result in \"sore muscles\" the next day or in the days following the exposure, but long term exposure can result in serious long-term illness. **5. Chemical Hazards:** Are present when a worker is exposed to any chemical preparation in the workplace in any form (solid, liquid or gas). Some are safer than others, but to some workers who are more sensitive to chemicals, even common solutions can cause illness, skin irritation, or breathing problems. **6. Work Organization Hazards:** Hazards or stressors that cause stress (short term effects) and strain (long term effects). These are hazards associated with workplace issues such as workload, lack of control and/or respect, etc. **PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)** - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential for construction manpower safety due to the high-risk nature of construction sites. Workers are constantly exposed to hazards from heavy machinery, falling objects, dust, chemicals, and even electrical risks. PPE provides a necessary layer of protection in these environments, significantly reducing the risk of injuries and safeguarding workers\' health and well-being. **Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing** - **Overalls and Protective Aprons:** - **Protective Headgear** - **Safety** **Boots or Shoes:** - **Safety** **Glasses** **or** **Goggles**: - **Gloves**: - **Respirators and Masks**: - **Earmuffs and Earpieces:** **SITE SAFETY MANAGEMENT** - **Role of a Safety Manager or Supervisor:** - **Daily Safety Inspections and Checklists**: - **Safety Meetings and Regular Training Updates:** - **Use of Signage and Barriers to Mark Hazardous Areas:** **EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN** 1. **Steps for Responding to Accidents or Emergencies On-Site:** **Assessing the Situation:** **Alerting Supervisors and Site Safety Personnel:** **Isolating the Area:** 2. **Importance of Quick Access to First Aid and Medical Kits** 3. **Clear Communication Protocol for Alerting Site Supervisors and Emergency Services** **All Personnel Know Whom to Contact:** **Accurate Information is Relayed:** **Emergency Services are Notified Promptly:** **IMPORTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION MANPOWER SAFETY** **1. Protects Workers\' Lives and Health** **2. Reduces Project Delays and Increases Efficiency** **3. Lowers Costs and Prevents Financial Losses** **4. Boosts Worker Morale and Productivity** **5. Enhances Company Reputation** **CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE** **Factors behind the selection of construction equipment** **\> Economic considerations** The economic considerations such as owning costs, operating labour costs and operating fuel costs of equipment are most important in selection of equipment. Besides, the resale value, the replacement costs of existing equipment, and the salvage value associated with the equipment are also important. \> Company specific The selection of equipment by a company maybe governed by its policy on \'owning\' or \'renting'. While emphasis on \'owning\' may result in purchase of equipment keeping in mind the future requirement of projects, the emphasis on \'renting\' may lead to putting too much focus on short-term benefits. **\> Site-Specific** Site conditions-both ground conditions as well as climatic conditions-may affect the equipment-selection decision. For example, the soil and profile of a site may dictate whether to go for a crawler-mounted equipment or a wheel-mounted equipment. If there is a power line at or in the vicinity of site, one may go for a fixed-base kind of equipment rather than a mobile kind of equipment.   \> Equipment-Specific Construction equipments come with high price tags. While it may be tempting to go for the equipment with low initial price, it is preferable to opt for standard equipments. Such equipments are manufactured in large numbers by the manufacturers, and their spare parts are easily available, which would ensure minimum downtime. Besides, they can also fetch good salvage money at the time of their disposal. **\> Client and Project-Specific** The owner/client in a certain project may have certain preferences that are not in line with the construction company\'s preferred policies as far as equipment procurement is concerned. The schedule, quality and safety requirements demanded of a particular project may in some cases force the company to yield to the demands of the client. \> Manufacturer-Specific A construction company may prefer to buy equipment from the same manufacturer again and again, and that too from a specific dealer. This may be to bring in uniformity in the equipment fleet possessed by the company or because the company is familiar with the working style of the manufacturer and the dealer. **\> Labour Considerations** Shortage of manpower in some situations may lead to a decision in favour of procuring equipment that is highly automated. Further, the selection of equipment may be governed by the availability or non-availability of trained manpower. **Construction Equipments (Please refer to Slide 10 to 30)**