Falling Object Impact on Construction Sites:

A Serious Hazard and How to Control It

Impact of Falling Objects: गिरती वस्तुओं का प्रभाव:

 Severity of Injuries • चोटों की गंभीरता
 Worker Morale • कार्यकर्ता का मनोबल

Control Measures to Prevent गिरती वस्तुओं को रोकने के नियंत्रण उपाय:

Falling Objects:

Prevention Strategies: रोकथाम रणनीतियाँ:

1. Securing Objects 1. वस्तुओं को सुरक्षित करना
2. Designated Storage Areas 2. निर्दिष्ट भंडारण क्षेत्र
3. Overhead Protection 3. ओवरहेड सुरक्षा
4. Housekeeping 4. हाउसकीपिंग

Protection Strategies: सुरक्षा रणनीतियाँ:

1. Personal Protective 1. व्यक्तिगत सुरक्षा उपकरण (पीपीई)
Equipment (PPE) 2. प्रतिबंधित प्रवेश
2. Restricted Access 3. चेतावनी प्रणाली
3. Warning Systems 4. प्रशिक्षण एवं पर्यवेक्षण
4. Training and Supervision

Additional Considerations अतिरिक्त मुद्दो पर विचार करना:

1. Weather Conditions 1. मौसम की स्थिति
2. Fragile Materials 2. नाजुक सामग्री
3. Communication 3. संवाद
 Here are some key crane lifting
safety control measures to remember:
Before the Lift: During the Lift:
Choosing the Right Crane: Select a crane with the capacity to handle Safe Working Load (SWL): Never exceed the crane's SWL to avoid
the weight and size of the load safely. overloading and equipment failure.
Qualified Personnel: Ensure all personnel involved in the lift, from Barricades and Signage: Block off the crane's swing radius with barricades
operators to riggers, are trained and certified. and signage to prevent unauthorized entry.
Planning and Inspection: Develop a detailed lift plan and conduct pre-lift Taglines: Utilize taglines, which are non-conductive ropes, to control the load's
inspections of the crane, slings, and load to identify any potential movement and prevent swaying.
issues. Weather Conditions: Avoid operating the crane in strong winds or adverse
Communication Protocols: Establish clear hand signals or a designated weather conditions.
signaler to avoid misunderstandings between the operator and crew. Daily Checks: Conduct daily operator checks of the crane to ensure proper
functioning.