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Read moreIntroduction Lifting and moving loads manually is one of the most common causes of injury at work. 56,000 Work Related MSD cases in construction per year There is no truly ‘safe’ weight limit for manual handling operations so try to find alternatives. When you have to manually handle loads consider: Task - how often, how much twisting or bending is needed? Individual capability, male or female, old or young, experienced or inexperienced? Load - how heavy? Good grip? Bulky? Heavier at one end? Environment - hot, cold, uneven floor, windy, stairs? Remember: TILE Some solutions General Handling Building Blocks Panel products e.g.
Read moreWho has to provide the facilities? Contractors (including the self-employed) In all cases you should ensure that there are adequate welfare facilities for workers under your control What facilities have to be provided? Clean and working toilets Washbasins with hot and cold (or warm) running water Soap and towels Sinks large enough to wash face, hands and forearms Storage - somewhere to change, dry and store clothing Drinking water and cups provided A rest area to sit, make hot drinks and eat food Keep your welfare facilities warm and well ventilated, with lighting if necessary Summary Plan welfare in advance of work starting Make sure that workers have: Drinking water Toilets Washing facilities Somewhere to eat Somewhere to change their clothes Credit: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/resources/toolboxtalks.htm.
Read moreWhat is this about? There are over 2000 ‘Falls from vehicle’ accidents reported to HSE each year These include on average 5 fatalities each year Major injuries are usually broken arms or legs, resulting in weeks off work Construction specific info. In construction 70% of these accidents occur to non-drivers 90% are low falls, below head height They occur during off loading of materials or when getting on or off the vehicle In construction the falls mostly occur from the load area of flatbeds, HGV’s & vans What are we looking at?? Alternatives to working on vehicles Safe access to and from vehicle beds Safer working practices What the company/ies can do What the operative/worker can do Work at height hierarchy AVOID work at height on the load area.
Read moreWho is it for? All construction operatives who don’t have a specialised trade and work on site as general labourers.
Read moreConsider this statistic: 80 out of every 100 incidents are the fault of the person involved in the incident. Unsafe acts cause four times as many incidents & injuries as unsafe conditions. Incidents occur for many reasons.
Read moreThere is always the potential for emergencies to occur at your facility.
Read moreWorkplace violence ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even death.
Read moreGood construction site safety not only protects your company's assets, it also protects you, your tools, and your job.
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