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These are some hazards that have been observed during the Site and ocular inspection to the project
site with regards to heavy equipment operations, with Security Officer Jasmine Apolentisima.
Weather can create many hazards and slow down production for construction sites and other work sites
that are outdoors. This is especially true when rain creates excessively muddy conditions. There are
many different hazards to consider if work is going to take place in muddy conditions.
1. Equipment/ vehicle crashes or over turn. Traction and control is greatly reduced when operating
on mud.
2. Slips, trips, and falls. Walking around or getting into equipment in the mud can lead to slipping or
falling.
3. Access way for dumptrucks, fuel trucks, and other trucks is on the river in the area, duringfair
weather area is accessible however flooding and increasing level of water in the area occurs
during heavy rains.
4. In case of heavy rains currents of moving or turbulent water or flash flood from elevated areas
can knock down, damage and drown people and construction equipment in relatively shallow
depths. Debris carried by the water is also destructive and can cause serious injury even death.
5. Equipment/ vehicle crashes or over turn. Traction and control is greatly reduced when operating
on muddy areas during rainy weather.
6. Temperature or too much heat and dust is the primary risk to workers and personnel on site
during hot weather.
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1. Always monitor the weather for possible heavy rains that can cause flash floods on the area and
secure the equipment on higher grounds and ensure away from the river.
2. Suggest to advise operators to secure construction equipments away from trees if possible
during typhoons to avoid damage of equipment from overturning trees, falling branches, and
coconuts.
3. Never drive into excessively muddy areas or down slick slopes. Getting stuck creates more
hazards due to other personnel having to come into the field to pull out your vehicle or
equipment.
4. If work is continuing in an area that is muddy stop when needed to fix it up again and install
matting. It takes less time to fix an area to make it safer than it does to pull out stuck vehicles or
equipment that tips over or stuck on riverbed.
5. Use the best judgement when working in muddy areas. Do not compromise in a situation where
it make a bad situation worse. Always adjust work plans to site conditions.
6. Instruct workers, operators and personnel to observe 30 min. on and off work pace in case of
extreme heat and advice to rehydrate frequently by drinking a lot of water. PPE’s must be worn
at all times especially dust mask, to reduce exposure of inhalation of dust.
NOTE: This can be discuss to daily toolbox/safety meeting or work briefing on project sites.
Noted by:
Noli M. Espartinez
Acting General Manager