Activity 1 - Health and Safety in Construction PDF

2/18/2024 EGEW1210 & EEPW1240 / Engineering workshop Activity 1 Health and Safety in Construction  Therules and principles that are required to keep people safe from injury or accident at work in construction...

2/18/2024 EGEW1210 & EEPW1240 / Engineering workshop Activity 1 Health and Safety in Construction  Therules and principles that are required to keep people safe from injury or accident at work in construction site.  Workshop safety is protection from risk of harm or injury to humans or damage to machines and tools in the workshop. 1  2/18/2024  Workers awareness It is the role and responsibility of all workers ( professionals, skilled-workers) to be aware of all safety requirements.  Prevent accident and Injury Health and safety procedures reduce the workers injuries in the workplace. These procedures can help you and your staff to understand the hazards in the workplace.  Reduce Health and Safety Hazards Hazards can happen in almost every workplace. Equipment, chemicals, certain behaviors and activities, and even furniture can cause injury or harm to you or your workers. COMMON ACCIDENTS IN WORKSHOP AREA  Slippage  Having cuts and bruises on the use of equipment and in the performance of the activity  Electric shock  Accident due to falling small laboratory equipment 2  2/18/2024 COMMON ACCIDENTS IN CONSTRUCTION SITE  Slippage  Falls from heights  Being struck by any equipment or moving object on site  Caught in between equipment or any construction procedure  Electric shock 3  2/18/2024  Manual handling injuries  Vehicle accidents  Excavation accident  Collapse of structure due to failure in scaffolding and shoring design  Failure in information relay on shifting works  Electric shock 4  2/18/2024 Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. It includes protective clothing, hard hats, goggles, safety shoes, ear protection, hand gloves, face shields and other protective equipment worn or held for worker protection 5  2/18/2024 Name Picture Uses Overall -Protect the clothes from getting dirty. -Keep the body warm in winter and protect it from sun heat in summer. Safety helmet -Protect the head from falling bodies. -Protect the head from sun heat. Safety shoes -Protect the feet from falling bodies. -Protect the person from slipping and falling. Goggles - Protect the eyes from wind and dust. Hand gloves - Protect the hands from injuries caused by sharp edges of tools and materials. Ear protection - Protect the workers ears from noise. 6  2/18/2024 Workplace Safety Tips 1. Use tools, equipment and machineries properly through proper use orientation 2. Report any unsafe conditions 3. Wear all necessary safety gear 4. Keep your workplace clear from clutter 5. Stay hydrated 6. Practice good posture when sitting or lifting 7. Take regular breaks 8. Availability of medicines, medical equipment and medical personnel to assist in site in case of accidents 9. Be aware of your surroundings Health and Safety in the construction site is both a concern of the employer and the workers to finish the construction project with less accident and zero casualties. 7  2/18/2024 Health and Safety / PPEs used in constructions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loQ9Dbsy2ag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVNMj0ZxZsI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuqMJy_e3U4 8