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CONSTRUCTION
HSE
TERMINOLOGIES
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PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Equipment worn to minimize
exposure to hazards
02

FALL PROTECTION
Measures to prevent falls from
heights
03

HAZARD
COMMUNICATION
System for labeling and
communicating chemical
hazards
04

CONFINED SPACE
Enclosed area with limited
access, not designed for
continuous occupancy
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EMERGENCY
EVACUATION PLAN
Procedures for safely leaving a
site in case of an emergency
06

EXCAVATION
SAFETY
Procedures for working in and
around excavations to prevent
collapses
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LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
(LOTO)
Procedure to control
hazardous energy during
equipment maintenance
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FIRE SAFETY PLAN

Measures to prevent and
respond to fires on a
construction site
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RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION
Measures to protect workers
from inhaling hazardous
substances
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FIRST AID
Immediate medical assistance
provided to an injured person
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HOT WORK
Any work that involves open
flames or produces sparks, such
as welding
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SCAFFOLDING
SAFETY
Safety measures for erecting
and using scaffolding on
construction sites
13

NOISE CONTROL
Measures to reduce exposure
to excessive noise levels
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CHEMICAL
HANDLING
Safe practices for handling,
storing, and using chemicals
on-site
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MATERIAL
HANDLING
Safe methods for lifting,
moving, and transporting
materials
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LADDER SAFETY
Guidelines for the safe use of
ladders on construction sites
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EMERGENCY
RESPONSE TEAM
Trained individuals responsible
for responding to emergencies
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TOOL SAFETY
Safe use and maintenance of
hand and power tools
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ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
Measures to prevent electrical
hazards on construction sites
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WORKPLACE
HAZARD
ASSESSMENT
Identification and evaluation of
potential hazards in the
workplace.
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SAFETY DATA
SHEET (SDS)
Document providing
information on chemical
properties and hazards.
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INCIDENT
INVESTIGATION
Process of determining the
cause of workplace incidents
and developing prevention
strategies
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EYE PROTECTION
Measures to protect the eyes
from hazards like flying debris
or chemicals
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HEAT STRESS
PREVENTION
Measures to prevent heat-
related illnesses in hot working
environments
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SAFETY SIGNS AND

LABELS
Visual cues to communicate
safety information on-site
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TRAFFIC CONTROL
Measures to manage vehicle
and equipment traffic on
construction sites
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EMERGENCY EXIT
ROUTES
Designated routes for quickly
leaving a building or site in
emergencies
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MANUAL
HANDLING
Techniques for lifting and
moving objects manually to
prevent injuries
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TOOLBOX TALKS
Informal safety discussions to
address specific on-site
hazards
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JOB SAFETY
ANALYSIS (JSA)
Systematic analysis of job tasks
to identify potential hazards
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EMERGENCY
SHUTDOWN
PROCEDURES
Procedures to safely shut down
equipment in emergencies
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HAZARDOUS
WASTE DISPOSAL
Proper handling and disposal of
hazardous materials and waste
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FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
Portable device for
extinguishing small fires
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HYGIENE
FACILITIES
Facilities for maintaining
personal cleanliness on the
construction site
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GAS DETECTION
Use of detectors to identify and
monitor gas levels in the
environment
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CRANE SAFETY
Safe operation and
maintenance of cranes on
construction sites
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HAND
PROTECTION
Use of gloves to protect hands
from injuries and hazards
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FALL ARREST
SYSTEMS
Systems to prevent or minimize
the impact of a fall
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ERGONOMICS
Designing tasks and equipment
to fit the capabilities of workers
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WELDING SAFETY
Safety measures for welding
operations, including eye
protection
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POWER TOOL
SAFETY
Safe use and maintenance of
powered hand tools
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ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT
ASSESSMENT
Evaluation of potential
environmental impacts of
construction activities
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HEAT-RESISTANT
CLOTHING
Clothing designed to protect
against high temperatures
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SAFETY AUDIT
Systematic examination of a
construction site's safety
performance
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CHEMICAL SPILL
RESPONSE
Procedures for responding to
and containing chemical spills
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HAZARDOUS
ATMOSPHERE
MONITORING
Continuous monitoring of the
air for hazardous gases
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WORKPLACE
INSPECTION
Regular inspections to identify
and correct safety hazards
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HOISTING AND
RIGGING SAFETY
Safe practices for lifting and
moving heavy loads
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SAFETY HARNESS
Personal protective equipment
used to prevent falls from
heights
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MACHINE
GUARDING
Protective barriers and devices
to prevent contact with moving
parts of machinery