This checklist covers a wide variety of workplace safety and health hazards. Environmental health and safety has assembled this document to assist construction project managers, supervisors and workers as a reference to help assure that all work at uf facilities is carried out in a safe and healthful manner. All of the topics covered in this checklist may not apply to your particular workplace. If a builder has built a house for a man and his work is not strong, and if the house he has built falls in and kills the householder, that builder shall be slain. Chair of the health and safety commissions construction industry advisory. Effects of some health hazards are chronic while some are acute. Construction safety means supervision of work and protecting the employees from any hazards or accidents in a construction site. The niosh construction program provides national and world leadership to prevent workrelated illness, injury, disability, and death by systematically gathering information, conducting targeted scientific research, and translating the knowledge gained into products, solutions and services tailored to meet construction needs. It is intended to help clients or their representatives monitor the safety performance of their contractors, implement the.
Construction site safety handbook page 5 a practical guide to construction site safety management takes the safety management issues to the forefront. This gives builders the flexibility to build homes to the homeowners specifications. Health hazards, risk and safety practices in construction sites a. The data collection was carried out through site investigation using a checklist forms and. Hazard control hierarchy elimination or substitution engineering controls safety devices guards, interlocks. There are many definitions for hazard but the most common definition when talking about workplace health and safety is. These include overhead lifting equipment, supply vehicles, and diggers, all of which move around a usually uneven terrain. Additional, hazard specific, modules are available from lsm.
Based on nearly 800 customer surveys, dpr ranked significantly higher in safety when customers were asked to compare us with their best previous contractor experience. Your company name general construction safety this document was created by lovell safety management co. Check for these common sources of electrical energy exposure. Workers in a construction site may be exposed to various hazardous.
Recommended practices for safety and health programs in. This project is intended to identify and highlight the common hazards at construction sites today. Construction workers engage in many activities that may expose them to serious hazards, such as falling from rooftops, unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy construction equipment, electrocutions, silica dust, and asbestos. The training is valid for 12 months from the date of receiving the training. This etool will help you identify and control the hazards that commonly cause the most serious construction injuries. For example, one dictionary defines hazard as a danger or risk which helps explain why many people use the terms interchangeably. The health and safety executive hse found that, in 2015. Protecting construction workers and creating a safe construction environment requires companies to go beyond the minimum safety rules and start addressing these five common construction safety challenges. This quiz and accompanying practical activities are advisory in nature and informational in content, and intended as a general guide to hazards and safety measures to be taken on a construction jobsite. The department of labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. Construction safety and environmental manual, march 20 page 9 of 63.
Greater diversity in the construction workforce means that people from different. The resource center also has an audiovisual library covering vehicle safety, respiratory health, toxic materials, hazard communication, ergonomics, hearing conservation, asbestos, general safety, industrial hygiene, accident investigation, confined work spaces, bloodborne pathogens, safety committees, construction, and more. A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or. Set up a scaffold on level, compacted soil at a safe distance from overhead powerlines. Construction hazards occupational safety and health.
Please see the next page for details on how this document is to be used and its limitations. British standards can be obtained in pdf or hard copy formats from bsi. Fall protection used if over 10 feet tall yes no dk 2. Row safety training covering the rules and procedures for working in rail stations, in, or adjacent to, the train roadway, or in the yards, prior to starting such work. Thank you for visiting our website you are exiting the department of labors web server. Follow these guidelines when visiting or working at construction sites. Platform is appropriate width for type of scaffold yes no dk. Construction is a high hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities involving construction, alteration, andor repair. Workers are at risk of exposure to many different types of hazards that can result in physical injury, illness, disability. The largest and loudest dangers on a construction site rarely cause the most injuries. A safety device is only as good as the person that uses it.
Overhead 2 biological hazards include harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites e. Construction safety checklist find and record common construction hazards. More importantly, take steps to control these hazards. This quiz has been designed to test employee knowledge of construction safety, usage of ladders. Potential hazards for workers in construction include. For information on confined spaces in the construction industry, visit our confined spaces web page. New construction techniques, materials, and equipment have come into common use. In the field of occupational safety and health, malaysia is now moving away from the traditional approach whereby it is believed that all.
Guidance notes on health hazards in construction work guidance. Worker safety series construction occupational safety and. Hazards of manually lifting balloon framed walls pdf. These practices for safety and health programs for construction worksites are recommendations only. With so many ways to build a house, residential construction workers face a unique set of hazards and safety considerations. There are many moving objects commonly encountered on construction sites. Self perform division of clark construction group average 600 field employees topping out at 980 last year carpenters laborers cement masons operators in 2012, worked 1. A construction site is an everchanging environment, and construction hazards continue to increase as construction is underway. Ig 016 a guide to construction jobsite safety and health. Health hazards in the construction industry safety network. Hazard assessment checklist the following checklist can be used to identify and evaluate hazards in your workplace. The occupational health hazards in the construction industry can be broken down into six categories. Falls they are the major hazard because they are potentially fatal.
Safety manual for construction table of contents chapter subject page no. Employers will not be cited if their safety and health. Risk factors and hazards risk factors in construction construction work is dynamic, diverse, and constantly changing. Osha safety and health information bulletin shib, november 17, 2005. Page 1 construction safety checklist find and record. Construction industry occupational safety and health. Construction site safety handbook safety partnering. Clark concrete contractors llc self perform division of clark construction group average 600 field employees topping out at 980 last year carpenters laborers cement masons operators. Workplace safety and health management practical guidelines on the implementation and maintenance of an occupational safety, health and. This manual sets forth basic responsibilities, guidelines, rules, and regulations for all personnel involved in construction. Refer to other chapters in this manual for more information. Personal protective equipment, fire safety, electrical safety, and other precautions are essential for safe construction work.
Directory of niosh construction resources niosh cdc. Gambatese has taught courses on construction contracts and specifications, construction safety and productivity improvement, planning and scheduling, structural analysis and design, temporary construction structures, and engineering economics. Occupational safety and health branch, labour department. Cramped work areas, inadequate access, failure to install guardrails, failure to use fall arrest systems, tools or material left underfoot, and. Since habitat work crews normally have a high proportion of inexperienced people, everyone.
Ensure that workers who work on or near scaffolding are aware of hazards such as falling debris, electrocution from powerlines, and falls. Despite its high fatality rate, construction can be a safe occupation when workers are aware of the hazards, and use an effective safety and health program. General construction guidelines construction work can be particularly hazardous. You should be cautious at all times and ask questions if you are unsure about any situation. Health hazards in construction work may be grouped under chemical. Contains information that helps workers identify and control the hazards that cause the most serious constructionrelated injuries.
This leads to a great challenge in protecting the health and safety of construction workers. Residential construction has less restrictive building codes than commercial construction. The haccp plan is designed to control all reasonably likely food safety hazards. Construction safety guidelines your safety is the primary concern on the job site. Ensure that workers who work on or near scaffolding are aware of hazards such as falling debris, electrocution from. Chief among these would be health hazards which may impact on the workforce. A guide to construction jobsite safety and health is an overview of the most basic safe practices directed to the most frequent hazards and causes of fatalities in the construction industry, with some emphasis on residential construction. In the field of occupational safety and health, malaysia is now moving.
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