Residential

covers only safety aspects as per OSHA1994 & FMA1967 GeneralConstruction Non residential
Civil engineering construction

SCOPE OF PLANT SAFETY

CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENT

1. INTRO TO CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

Metal works
Electrical works
Plumbing works
Sewerage & sanitary works
Special trade works Refrigeration & air conditioning works
Painting works
Carpentry works
Tiling & flooring works
pressure equipment
Glass works
tractors and earthworking machinery
electrical generators
definition: any machinery, equipment, appliance, implement or tool, any component
cranes,forklifts,hoists and elevated work platform
thereof and anything fitted, connected or appurtenant thereto
vehicle used for work purposes if possible, eliminate the hazards
scaffolds tackle risks at the source
hand tools adapt work to individual when designing and selecting methods of work
7 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PRINCIPLES use technology to improve conditions
priority to whole workplace protection rather than individuals
ensure everybody responsible for their safety at work
ensure safety management is accepted by everyone in the organisation

Construction stages & activities

Unsafe Act
Primary causes Typical elements in construction sites Typical construction equipments
Unsafe Condition
Causes of accidents Accidents related to construction activities Temporary facilities/equipments at construction site

Management System Pressures

Secondary causes
Social Pressures