Construction Safety - Barwa

PRESENTED BY HSE TRAINING DEPARTMENTBARWA COMMERCIAL AVENUE PROJECT

CONSTRUCTIONSITE: It is a place where principal work activity is construction work.

WORK: Carrying out of any building, civil engineering or engineering construction work and the following

Alteration, renovation, repairSite clearance, explorationDemolition

OBJECTIVE OF CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

TO BRING THIS PROJECT TO AN END SUCCESSFULLY AND WITHOUT A SINGLE WORK RELATED LOSS TIME ACCIDENT.

SOME IMPORTANT DEFINITIONSCLIENT: Any person, company for whom a project is carried out. For BCA project, BARWA is Client.

CONTRACTOR: Any person or company who carry out or manage construction work. SAFETY FILE: A file or other record showing all Accidents, Incidents and occurrences.

PROJECT: Combination of activities that include or intended to include construction work.

SOME IMPORTANT DEFINITIONSDESIGN: In relation to any structure includes drawings, design details, specification and bill of quantities in relation to the structure.

DESIGNER: Any person or company who undertakes, carry- out or manages design work for structure or part of structureSafe Place of work: It is the duty of Employer or controller to provide safe place of work for its workers.

Access and Egress: Safe Access to and egress from the place of work must be provided.

Company Safety PoliciesTo maintain a simple, clear, but comprehensive company safety policy.

Train new hires on the safety policy during their safety orientation; review the safety policy.Employee safety must receive a high priority among all of the other major concerns.

Management believes that accidental injuries are preventable.

Company Safety PoliciesThe company safety policy, shall cover the safety of anyone involved with the worksite.

Strictly enforce the safety policy and Safety Plan and ensure that Supervisors are aware of their responsibility for Site Safety.The company will provide all of the support necessary to achieve an accident free environment. Completion of the project without a loss time accident.Company will supply safety training to all employees, so they can carry out their work in a safe manner.

Employee involvement To have an effective safety management program, almost every aspect of it needs employee involvement.On this project, like others, safety is a condition of employment and safety is every bodys responsibility.Offer assistance and support to employees to participate in safety and skill training. Safety is a responsibility, a condition and requirement of employment IT IS NOT AN OPTION

INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONAll safety incidents involving actual or potential work place injuries, illnesses, or property damage must be investigated as soon as possible by the Supervisor.Each investigation must include fact gathering that lead to the root cause.Corrective actions need to be completed before closing the incident-investigation.Data from investigation should be recorded and used in training to other employees.

GENERAL SAFETY RULESRecommended Basic Rules:Unsafe behavior (correct)Unsafe conditions (correct)Near miss and injuries (report / investigate)Personal protection (wear / maintain)Smoking / alcohol (refrain)If you dont know ask (from who knows)Unauthorized operation of equipment. (could lead to accidents)Practice good housekeeping. (always)Ladder / scaffolds (routine inspection)Excavation (properly done / safe)

Planned Job Observation (PJO)What is PJO?PJO is:

An event

A daily meeting prior to starting work

A review of hazards and risks

A communication tool

What is the importance of conducting PJO?Gives detail of the risks and the control measures

Provides communication on additional HSE information

Provides a record of the briefing and comments made

Provides an opportunity for employee feedback

PJO CARD

PJO CARD

Personal Protective EquipmentHead protection (Hard hat)Eye protection (Goggles)Ear Protection (Muffs)Face protection (Screens)Respiratory Protection (Masks)Hand Protection (Gloves)Body protection (Overalls)Foot protection (Safety shoes)

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineers, Foremen, Charge hand, supervisors are responsible for ensuring that all personnel within their respective workgroups, are provided with the appropriate PPE, trained in its use and care and use it correctly at all times.

ACCESS EQUIPMENTSCAFFOLDINGSSelectionErectionSafety HarnessesInspectionsMovement / transferWork platformScaffold SafetyLADDERSMaterialPositionStabilityLanding areaWorking conditions

MANY HAVE DIED AROUND THE WORLD. Fall Protection -100% Tie OFF

When Fall Protection is NeededWalkways & rampsOpen sides & edgesHolesConcrete forms & rebarExcavationsRoofWall openingsBricklayingResidential Construction

GuardrailsTop rails between 39 and 45 inches tallToe-boards at least 3 1/2 inches highTop RailMid RailToe board

Must be independent of any platform anchorage and capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs. per workerSafety Line Anchorages

Types Of Safety ProvisionDouble lanyard full body harness

The body harness consists of waist belt complete with shoulder, chest and leg straps that secures a person in a manner that distributes the arresting force over at least the thigh, shoulder and pelvis, with provision for attachment to a safety line or rescue line or deceleration device.

HousekeepingMake sure your crews know how important it is to practice good housekeeping at their worksite.Provide the containers, equipment, and support needed for an effective housekeeping program.Do not accept sloppy work areas, specially at the end of the work day.Make routine to do housekeeping at the end of every shift.HAZARDS:Morale of workforceExcessive generation of wasteFiresAccidentsBad Look of the area

ELECTRICITYBasic Electrical Hazards:Fires: Fires can be prevented by the use of safe installation and operating practices. Fires have been associated with the use of following appliances:Electric tools and equipmentElectric wiring , installationsElectric welding and cutting equipmentConsider the following:Carefully inspect the equipment, outlets and cordsDo not over load circuits and outletsFollow good housekeeping practiceKeep your equipment properly maintained

ELECTRICITYShock and burns:The longer the electricity is allowed to pass through the body, the more harm is likely to be doneStrong shocks can cause damage to internal body organsElectric burns could be as worst as fire burns

HAZARD COMMUNICATIONEmployees must understand what Hazcom isSupervisors must explain how their Hazcom applies to the worksiteMust train their employees on how to understand the communication on Hazcom including MSDSs and labels, and how to protect them selves.With all products, Material Safety Data Sheets need to be provided

Fire PreventionMake sure that all employees are trained on fire prevention techniquesEstablish a procedure for hot work activities Hot Work PaermitStore flammable liquids in safety cans (No Plastic container) in approved storage cabinetsFollow good housekeeping proceduresKeep electrical equipment, cables, and sockets well maintained and in good orderPortable Fire Fighting EquipmentsFixed Fire Fighting EquipmentsFire Alarm DevicesRescue proceduresResponse PlanEscape routes

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTInstruct crews on safe use of power tools, hand tools, and other equipment at worksite . Provide training when required.Discuss safe procedures for using tools and equipment. Formal training sessions and tool box meetings, using demonstrations and hands-on-practicePeriodically inspection of tools and equipment Color codingInspect the tools your employees use, even the tools are their personal property, and insist that the tools be in good repair and properly maintained

SIGNS, SIGNALS BARRICADES, AND TAGSTrain employees when, where and how to use barricades, signs, signals, and tagsEnforce the active use of barricades, signs, signals, and tags through out the worksiteSigns are the warnings of hazards temporarily or permanently fixed or placed, at location where hazard existSignals are the moving signs, provided by workers, such as flagmen, banks men etc

SIGNS, SIGNALS BARRICADES, AND TAGSBarricades or obstructions to deter the passage of persons or vehiclesTags are used to prevent accidents in hazardous or potentially hazardous situations which are out of the ordinary, unexpected, or not readily apparentTag explains the specific hazardous condition or the precaution. For example High voltage Do not start this machine Do not use Do not operatehands Off

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MATERIAL HANDLINGUnload and store material, equipment and tools out of the way, yet in the most convenient location possible.Keep aisles, passageways, and staircases clear for safe walkCombustibles and flammable must be stored so to minimize the potential of firePlan difficult material or equipment moves in advanceExtra caution when handling sheet supplies, glass, metal banding, compressed gas cylindersEmployees must be trained on proper use of material handling equipmentEmployees need to understand how to perform manual handling

MOBILE EQUIPMENTAllow only trained, authorized operators to run mobile equipment. Operators must perform safety and operating checklist inspections of equipment before they begin their days workMobile equipment must be outfitted with working safety components such as seatbelts, rollover and overhead protection, horn, backup alarm, lights, entry-grab handles, and fire extinguishersOperator error could prove fatal for those working alongside. Prohibit them from working thereSerious injuries can occur when operators jump out of the vehicles instead of using three point access system

MOBILE EQUIPMENT SAFE OPERATIONBasic rulesKnow the capacity and operating characteristics of the machine so that it can be kept under control at all timesPre-operation checklist should be completed before work begins. (Operators manual)Never modify or remove any part of the machine except for servicing.Employ trained BANKS-MEN Keep others away from the operation and that goes no matter how experienced the operator is.Look before backing upCarry the load as low as safely possible

MOBILE CRANESOnly allow the qualified rigger/Banks-man to direct the crane.Never allow individuals to work beneath a suspended loadUse tag lines with suspended loads to help direct the placement of those loadsEnsure the rigger inspects all lifting slings, wire ropes, hooks, clamps, and related attachments before use. All hooks require safety latches.Barricade the swing areaCheck for valid test certificate at the start of shiftTHE CRANE DRIVER HAS THE LAST SAY REGARDING A LIFT.

Edge pads or softeners must be used when lifting loads having sharp edges to prevent damage to the riggingAllow no employee to hitch rides on slings or other rigging attachments that are lifted off the groundClimbing on or off the machine cause 20% of the injuries Always use double slings ad minimum for long load

MOBILE CRANES

AERIAL LIFTSSerious hazards with aerial lifts include:Operating too closely to overhead electrical linesOverloading or attempting to over-reachFalling from the basketImproper setup on uneven ground without stable out riggingTraveling with the boom raised high in the airUsing the aerial lift as craneFailing to inspect entire unit before each work job

EXCACVATIONEnsure supervising, inspecting, identifying, and correcting hazardous conditions and practices related to excavation.Soil identification and analysisThe use of protective system such as sloping, benching, shoring, bracing, underpinning, and shielding All employees need to be trained in safe work practices dealing with excavation. proper access to excavtion Confined space training Work permit

BEFORE STARTING EXCAVATIONTake the site condition into account.TrafficProximity of structure and their conditionsSoilSurface and ground WaterOverhead and underground utilitiesWeather

EXCAVATION HAZARDSCollapse of an excavationMaterial and objects falling or rolling in the excavationPeople falling in the excavationConfined space, hazardous atmosphereAccidentally digging into underground electric or gas lines.Presence of waterPresence of mobile equipment and machinery.Hazards of sprains, strains, Twisted ankles, etc..

TransportTraffic area / RoadsTraffic signsTraffic rules and regulations, speed limitsDefensive driving trainingControl of vehicles on site and plant areaVehicle pass

WEATHERWorking in hot-weather conditionsAcclimatizationHeat crampsHeat exhaustionHeat strokeSun burnWorking in cold weather

WELFARE FACILITIESToiletsDrinking WaterMess roomsChanging roomsRest areasSmoking sheltersLockers for personal belongingsTransportationMeal timeCoffee breaks

SITE SECURITY

Access control at site gatesSecurity inspection of the siteTrespassingControl of cards and badgesControl of vehicles and equipment Over all security of the site or construction area.

Seeking adviseSeek advise if in doubtAsk professionals to do the jobFeel your responsibilityFollow company policy and procedureAnd Remember:S = STAYA = ALERTF = FORE = EACHT = TASK Y = YOU-DO

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