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LLASOS  Asbestos - Asbestos refers to a set of six naturally
CONSTRUCTION MANPOWER SAFETY
 Occupational Safety And Health Center (OSCH)
Is a group established under the Department of Labor
and Employment (DOLe). It is tasked to handle matters
pertaining to safety and health at work.
 Construction Safety Officer
A construction safety officer ensures that construction
workers are following established policies and safety
regulations. A construction safety officer may take on
additional roles and responsibilities, but their primary job is
to help create safer construction sites.
 LIST OF HAZARDS ON A CONSTRUCTION SITE
 Working At Height - The most common cost of fatal
injuries to workers
 Moving Objects - There are many moving objects
commonly encountered on construction sites. These
include overhead lifting equipment, supply vehicles,
and diggers, all of which move around a usually
uneven terrain. Avoid working close to the moving
object to reduce risk of accidents.
 Slips, Trips, and Falls - Slips, trips and falls can
happen in almost every environment due to uneven
terrain, buildings at various stages completion, wet
or slippery surfaces, cables or ropes and unused
materials on site.
 Noise - Construction is noisy and, as a result, noise is
a common construction hazard. Loud repetitive, and
excessive noise causes long term hearing problems,
such as deafness. Noise can also be a dangerous
distraction and may distract the worker from the
task at hand, which can cause accidents.
 Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome - Hand Arm Vibration
Syndrome (HAVS) is a painful and debilitating disease
of the blood vessels, nerves, and joints. It is usually
caused by the prolonged use of hand-held power
tools, including vibratory power tools and ground
working equipment.
 Material and Manual Handling - Materials and
equipment are constantly being lifted and moved
around construction sites, whether this be manually
or by equipment. Either way, handling carries a
degree of risk.
 Collapsing Trenches - A common occurrence on
construction sites is collapsing of trenches with
workers inside. Further, a building that is being
demolished or under construction can suddenly and
unexpectedly collapse, which can seriously injure, or
even kill those inside.
occurring fibrous minerals. When materials that
contain asbestos are disturbed or damaged, these
fibres are released into the air. Inhaling these fibres
can cause fatal and serious diseases such as lung
cancer, asbestosis, and pleural thickening.
 Electricity - It is harmful to be exposed to electrical
live parts. Harm can occur either by touching live
parts directly, or indirectly by conducting object or
material.
 Airborne Fibres and Materials - Unsurprisingly, a lot
of dust is produced on construction site. The dust on
construction sites is often invisible, fine, and toxic
mixture of hazardous materials and fibres. Tis can
damage the lungs and lead to diseases such as
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and
silicosis.
 Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is
clothing or equipment designed to be worn by
someone to protect them from the risk of injury or
illness. PPE can include:
• Hearing protective devices, such as ear muffs and ear
plugs
• Respiratory protective equipment
• Eye and face protection, such as safety glasses and
face shields
• Safety helmets
• Fall arrest harness for working at heights
• Skin protection, such as gloves
• Clothing such as high visibility vests, life jackets and
coveralls
• Footwear, such as safety boots and rubber boots.
 CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY RULES
• Wear your PPE on site at all times
• Do not start work without induction
• Keep a tidy site
• Do not put yourself or others at risk
• Follow safety signs and procedures
• Never work in unsafe areas
• Report defects and near misses
• Never tamper with equipment
• Use 110v equipment
• If in doubt-Ask