Construction Safety Management

Lesson -2
(i) Concrete & Masonry operations
(ii) Crane & Hoist
(iii) Forklift & Motorized Trucks
Prof. Dr. Shahid Naveed

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 1. Concrete Hazards

 Engulfment
 Skin irritant and Eye Hazards
 Form Blowout and collapse
 Noise exposure
 Falling from form (or temporary) structure
 Impact and pinch points
 Earth/ structure cave-in
 Responsibilities
Supervisors
 Provide continuous operation safety observation and control
 Provide immediate corrective training
 Conduct pre-pour inspections
Employees
 Follow all safety and operational procedures
 Wear all Personal Protective Equipment
a rubber gloves and boots
a face shields or goggles
a hard hats
 Notify supervisor of all unsafe conditions
Concrete and Masonry Unsafe Practices

 Premature removal of formwork

 Failure to brace masonry walls
 Failure to adequately support precast panels
 Inappropriate operation of equipment
 Failure to guard end of reinforcing steel
 Inadequate shoring
 Concrete and Masonry
General Safety Requirements

 Construction Loads
 Reinforcing Steel
 Post-Tensioning Operations
 Concrete Buckets
 Working Under Loads
 Personal Protective Equipment
 Masonry Construction
Supervisor Oversight Responsibilities
 Conduct safety meeting at beginning of each shift
 Inspect all tools and equipment daily
 Implement dust control measures
 Ensure backup alarms working
 Check for overhead power lines
 Ensure safety guards or barriers are in place
 Ensure use of proper PPE
 Prior to work in mixing drums, batch plants, excavations, storage
bins:
a determine confined space requirements
a use proper Lockout-Tagout procedures
 Review Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
 Secure the work area
 Be aware of Safety Requirements
 2. Crane & Hoist
Operator Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely

• Conduct functional tests prior to use of equipment
• Select and use rigging equipment appropriately
• Have a valid operator’s license
• Participate in the medical certification program
• Do not operate equipment within 10 feet of energized
electrical transmission or distribution lines
• Have a fire extinguisher located in cab of the crane.

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 General Safety Rules
• Keep attention focused on operating the crane
• Respond to signals only from appointed signal person
• Do not move load over people
• Do not exceed rated load capacity
• All controls in OFF position before closing main-line
disconnect switch
• Avoid side pulls
• Avoid sudden stops or starts
• Pre-operational Test
• Moving a Load
• Parking a Crane or Hoist
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 3. Forklift & Motorized Trucks
Supervisor Responsibilities

• Employee Certification
• Basic Safety Operating Rules
• Safe Operating Procedures
• Provide On-the-Job Training
• Provide Instruction
• Proper Load Handling
• Forklift Safety Checklist
• Operator Training & Refresher Training
 On-The-Job Coach/Training Areas

• Proper start-up
• Maneuvering Skills
• Safety Procedures
• Re-fueling or re-charging
• Lift Truck Knowledge
• Operating Skills
 Types of Lift Trucks

• Diesel powered

• Electric powered

• Gasoline powered

• LP-Gas powered
 Components of a Lift Truck –
Gauges
• Engine Hour Meter
• Fuel Gauge
• Engine Temperature Gauge
• Oil Pressure Gauge
• Battery Capacity Gauge

Other
• Steering Wheel
• Directional Controls
• Pedals
 Basic Safety Rules
Workplace Hazards
• Loads of unusual size
• Traveling in hazardous areas
• Maneuvering in narrow aisles
• Operating near pedestrians
• Rough, uneven or sloped surfaces
 Load Handling
• Picking Up a Load
• Traveling With a Load
• Placing a Load
• Use Generic Checklist for
Powered Industrial Trucks
 Refresher Training --When?

• Unsafe Behavior

• Accident or Near-miss

• Different type of Truck

• Change in Conditions

• Every 3 Years
 Safe Operating Procedures
• General Safety Rules
• Changing and Charging Storage Batteries
• Trucks and Railroad Cars
• Operations
• Traveling
• Loading
• Fueling Safety
• Maintenance
LPG Tank Safe Procedures
• Charging the LPG Tank
• Leaks or Tank Rupture

Powered Industrial Truck

Pre-Use Checklist
• Lights
• Horn
• Brakes
• Leaks
• Warning Beacon
• Backup Warning Alarm
• Fire Extinguisher
Questions??

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 Assignment-2
1. A series of concrete & masonry unsafe practices have been listed in class
lecture-2 (slide no 4). Elaborate each one of them with the help of examples
that you may have observed at Pakistani construction sites.
2. Various types of lift trucks are mentioned in class lecture-2 (slide no 12). Can
you identify where and when such lift trucks are used during construction?
Explain with the help of a case (for each one) in your observation.

The assignment is to be submitted through email latest by Saturday 26 th June

Mid night as attached file. The attached file is to be named e.g. “A2-MSCM-
F19-001” OR “A2-MSCM20001”.
(Typical size of assignment is 5-6 pages)
Email Address (drsnaveed335@gmail.com)

Note: Up to 20% marks in the final evaluation of the subject shall be

determined on the basis of assignments/quizzes.

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