OVERVIEW

• Introduction
• Migrant workers
• Site safety
• Tips for employees
• Safety messages
• Conclusions
• References

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 INTRODUCTION
• The growing pace of economic globalization has created
more migrant workers than ever before.
• In Qatar, migrant construction workers greatly outnumber the
local population.
• People from different nationalities and ethnic groups express
themselves and understand the behaviours of others in
different ways.
• Communication barrier is main problem faced.
• Translation of safety information and a variety of visual
methods are used to communicate essential health and safety
information.

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 MIGRANT WORKERS
• Any people working outside their home country.
• Several countries have millions of migrant workers.

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CURRENT SCENARIO
• Between 2004-2013, population of UK rose to 4.5 million. More
than half was due to migration.
• In India, 56% were working on permanent basis while 38.5% were
working on temporary basis.
• In Kerala, out of 200 workers surveyed
-52% from Bengal
-35% from Bihar
-5% from Odessa
-4.5% from UP
-3% from Tamil Nadu

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 UNSAFE ACTS
• Working without authority.
• Leaving equipment in dangerous condition.
• Using equipment at wrong speed.
• Disconnecting safety devices like guards.
• Smoking in areas where not allowed.
• Drinking alcohol or taking drugs.

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 POTENTIAL HAZARDS FACED
• Falls
• Trench collapse
• Scaffold collapse
• Electric shocks and arc flash
• Failure to use proper personal
protective equipments

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 FACTORS AFFECTING
• Lack of training.
• Exposure to unskilled and dangerous trades.
• Limited construction experience.
• Short, temporary nature of work.
• Exposure to weak health and safety governance in migrants
country of origin.
• Limited means of communication and the language barrier.

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 HOW TO OVERCOME?
• Improve accident reporting process.
• Educate employees on effective migrant management
techniques.
• Take steps to reduce language barriers.
• Increase levels and quality of health and safety training.

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Safety Supervisors

■ Their responsibility is to assist others to work smoothly and

safely.
■ They have received specific safety training and are
important members of the construction team.
■ They have legal responsibility or liability for the overall
safety of the construction site.
■ You should get to know your safety supervisor.

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 SITE SAFETY
 Personal safety
• Wear protective equipment.
• Do not drink or take drugs while working.
• Pay attention to personal hygiene.
• Do not play in the workplace.
• Report to your supervisor immediately if you notice any
unsafe condition.
 Public safety
• Pay attention to public safety.
• Members of the public are often unaware of or do not
understand the work carried out on construction sites and the
risks involved.
• Take great care to prevent the fall of materials from height.
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 SAFETY CHECKLIST
• Personal Protective Equipment
-Wear gloves when handling or contacting chemicals.
-Wear a mask when working in a dusty environment.
-Wear safety shoes to prevent foot injury.
-Wear ear protectors in areas with high noise levels.
-When there is a risk of eye injury, such as in concrete
breaking or using abrasive wheels, you should wear suitable
eye protectors
-Wear a safety helmet on a construction site

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 TIPS FOR EMPLOYEES
• Give clear instruction.
• Keep your work areas clean.
• Ensure every one is properly trained.
• Create a safety bulletin board.
• Do not take short cuts.
• Never wear loose clothes or slippery footwear.
• Use right tools and equipment and use them in right way.

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SAFETY SLOGANS

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SAFETY MESSAGES

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 CONCLUSIONS
• Migrant workers is a common trend nowadays.
• Most of the migrant workers are unaware of the safety at
construction sites.
• Unsafe work can even lead to loss of their life's.
• So proper safety measures should be taken at site to avoid
accidents.

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5.Valerie O’Keeffee, Saying and Doing:CALD workers

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