Construction Safety Management

Lesson -1 Introduction
Prof. Dr. Shahid Naveed

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WHO is WHO
 Myself and Your name:
 Qualification:
 On job/ Not working
 Nature of Experience (if any)

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 Activities
• Who is Who drsnaveed335@gmail.com
• Recap Exercises
• Home Work
• Case Studies
• Interactive Learning
• Tools & Techniques
• Assignments/Quiz etc.

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 Course Contents
Health and Safety Foundations, General site issues- Hazard and Control,
Concrete & Masonry operations, Crane & Hoist, Forklift & motorized
trucks, Machine Guarding, Plumbing, Roof Labor, Scaffolding, Ladder
safety, Slips, Trips & Falls, Confined space, Welding, Paints, Work
equipment, Power tools, Chemical Contamination, Electrical, Fire. Materials
handling &MSDS, Demolition-Hazard and Control, Hazards and Control
related to Movement of people. Incident investigating, recording and
reporting, Monitoring, Review and Audit.
Construction Site Case, Preparing for work, Setting up the site,
Construction-Phase Health and Safety, Health and safety management and
the law
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 Text / Reference Book / Material(s)

1. Phil Hughes, Ed Ferrett, “Introduction to health and safety at Work: The Hand book

for the NEBOSH General Certificate”, Butterworth-Heinemann publications.

2. Phil Hughes, Ed Ferrett, “Introduction to health and safety in Construction”, 2 nd Ed.

Elsevier. 

3. Stephen Williams, Health and safety in construction, Health and Safety

Commission’s Construction Industry Advisory Committee, UK. 

4. Internet resources

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 Health and Safety Foundations
Mission of the Company is how hazards can be prevented. Accordingly define
Company Safety and Health policies and objectives of the Safety and Health
Program. Organization and Operation of the Company Safety Committee.
Arrange various types of training for the workforce.

Some of the Benefits of a Safety and Health Program include:

• Reducing the frequency and severity of injuries and property damage

• Reducing worker’s compensation costs, insurance premiums, and financial
penalties for regulatory violations.

The Responsibilities of the Company and each person using equipment &
facilities are:
1. promote safe work practices
2. provide safe equipment and facilities
a. follow proper and safe procedures
b. report accidents promptly
c. bring unsafe conditions (or practices) to supervisor’s attention
 Safety and Health Program Objectives
• Inform management and personnel of the hazards present and appropriate protective
measures
• Provide training necessary for personnel to safely perform their work functions
• Eliminate hazards through the safe design of equipment, systems, and processes
• Reduce the risk of injury or property damage through the implementation of accident
prevention techniques
• Provide on the job instruction to personnel on how to work safely in the Company
environment

An effective accident prevention program, as part of the Safety and Health Program,
can reduce costs associated with accidents, providing additional funds for Company
upgrades and personnel wages. (higher employee productivity and morale)
 What is an Accident?
An "accident" is an unplanned, undesired event that may or may
not result in injury or property damage, that interferes with the
completion of an assigned task.
A "near miss" is a form of an accident that does not result in
injury or property damage.
Causes of Accidents
Unsafe Conditions - hazardous conditions or circumstances that
could lead directly to an accident.
Unsafe Acts - occurs when a worker ignores or is not aware of a
standard operating procedure or safe work practice designed to
protect the worker and prevent accident
 Summary of Unsafe Acts
• Operating equipment or machinery without permission
• Defeating safety devices
• Using defective equipment
• Using the wrong tool for the job
• Not using personal protective equipment
• Incorrect lifting techniques
• Working while intoxicated
• Horseplay
 Summary of Unsafe Conditions
• Lack of guarding on machinery
• Defective tools or equipment
• Crowding workers into one area
• Inadequate alarm systems
• Fires & explosions
• Poor housekeeping
• Hazardous atmospheres
• Excessive noise
• Inadequate lighting
 Accident Prevention
• Identification and elimination of causes before an accident
occurs.
• Conducting a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
– Sequence of basic job steps
– Identify potential hazards at each step
– Recommended action or procedure to eliminate or minimize the
potential hazards
• Planned Job Observations (PJO)
– Worker and Job Selection
– Preparation
– Job Observation
– Employee Review
– Follow-up
 Accident Control
• Accident Response:
First Priority: Safeguard workers, visitors and yourself!
– Initiate required level of emergency response
– Attend to personnel issues
– Secure accident scene/preserve evidence
• Accident Investigation
– Interview witnesses
– Document the accident
• Corrective Actions
– Address the causes of the accident
– Prevent reoccurrence
– Be achievable with the available resources
– Be readily implemented without disrupting productions
– Be understood by Management and Staff
– Be implemented, monitored and evaluated
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 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
Hand Signals
Questions??

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