EFFECTIVE SAFETY MEASURES

IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTION
 SAFETY:

It is the most important thing in Civil Engineering.

Safety is the responsibility of every person who works for the
company to take reasonable care for the safety of himself and
other human beings and the surroundings which may be affected
by his acts or omissions.

The important thing to remember is that any working

environment is a potentially Dangerous place. So, it is crucial to
be aware of the risks to health and safety before an accident
happens, and to take steps to remove or control those risks.

This is the reason why an engineer should understand

about safety, both in workshop and in workplace.
 BASIC SAFETY RULES:

MAINTAIN REGULARLY

INSPECT BEFORE USE

USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB

OPERATE ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER’S

INSTRUCTIONS

USE THE RIGHT PPE

USE GUARDING
PPE – PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
It is a Clothing or Equipment designed to
protect workers from Physical Hazards when on a
worksite.

PPE should only be considered as a last line of

Defense between a Hazard and the Worker.

 BASIC TYPES:

BODY, HEAD, FACE & EYE PROTECTION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
 RESPONSIBILITIES
EMPLOYER:

Assess workplace for Hazards

Provide PPE

Determine when to use

Provide PPE training to employees and instruction

in proper use

 EMPLOYEE:

Use PPE in accordance with training received and

other instructions

Inspect daily and maintain in a clean and reliable

condition
SAFETY REGULATIONS:
THE WORKPLACE (Health, Safety and Welfare)
Regulations 1992

The main provisions of these Regulations require

employees to provide:
 Adequate lighting, heating, ventilation and workspace
(and keep them in a clean condition);
 Staff facilities, including toilets, washing facilities and
refreshment and safe passageways, i.e. to prevent slipping
and tripping hazards.
 THE PROVISION & USE OF WORK
EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS 1998

The main provisions require employees to:

 Ensure the Safety and suitability of work equipment for
the purpose for which it is provided;
 Properly maintain the Equipment, irrespective of how old
it is;
 Provide information, instruction and training on the use of
equipment and
 Protect employees from dangerous parts of machinery .
 THE WORKING TIME REGULATIONS 1998
(as amended)

Key protections for adult workers include:

 A 48-hour maximum working week.

 Minimal Daily rest periods of 11 hours, unless shift-working

arrangements have been made that comply with the
Regulations and
 An uninterrupted 20-minute daily rest break after six hour’s
work, to be taken during, rather than at the start or end of the
working time.
 REPORTING ACCIDENTS/INJURIES

 First priority is to receive prompt medical attention

 Report all work-related accidents, injuries or illness to your
Supervisor
 Regardless of Severity
 Paperwork to be filled out
 Incident Report
 Worker’s Compensation
Hospitalization must be reported immediately to EHS & RM
and no later than 8 hours from time of accident
SUMMARY:
Hazards are usually the result of improper tool use or not following one or more of these protection techniques:
 Inspecting the tool before use

 Read Tool Owners Manual prior to use

 Using PPE

 Using Guards

 Properly storing and maintaining the tool

 Keep the workplace neat and free of clutter

 Using Safe handling techniques