The document outlines 9 steps to ensure safety at a construction site as described by Sailesh Mahimtura. The steps are: 1) know the site thoroughly, 2) train all personnel about site safety, 3) mark unsafe and hazardous materials, 4) inspect equipment to ensure it is working properly, 5) use harnesses and safety equipment for roof and scaffold work, 6) provide personal protective equipment, 7) ensure Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards are met, 8) prepare for emergencies, and 9) barricade the site after working hours. Following these steps can help maintain safety at the risky construction environment.

1. By. Sailesh Mahimtura

2. While working in an environment as risky as a construction site, it becomes
one of the major priorities to maintain safety on the site.
Follow up these 9 easy steps to
work in a safe atmosphere, as
stated by Sailesh Mahimtura -
Mahimtura Consultant Pvt. Ltd.
Construction Site Safety
By. Sailesh Mahimtura

3. Identify, assess and note down any thing
that may be considered as unsafe and
notify others about the same.
Know the site thoroughly :
Step 1:
Construction Site Safety
By. Sailesh Mahimtura

4. Training should include proper lifting
techniques to help reduce common
back injuries sustained on the job.
Train all personnel about the site safety :
Step 2:
Construction Site Safety
By. Sailesh Mahimtura

5. Secure hazardous and unsafe materials
at a particular location. Try to post
precautions for handling such materials.
Mark unsafe and hazardous materials:
Step 3:
Construction Site Safety
By. Sailesh Mahimtura

6. Report problems, if any, and do not operate
the machinery until repairs have been
made.
Inspect equipments to ensure it’s working
properly:
Step 4:
Construction Site Safety
By. Sailesh Mahimtura

7. Standard personal fall arrest systems
incorporate three primary components, these
include: the anchorage connector, body
support and connecting device.
Use harnesses and other safety equipment when
performing roof work or working on scaffolds:
Step 5:
Construction Site Safety
By. Sailesh Mahimtura

8. Provide personal protective equipments to all employees,
including hard hats, safety goggles and boots, work gloves, ear
plugs and face masks.
Step 6:
Construction Site Safety
By. Sailesh Mahimtura

9. Follow all recommendations and mandates from
occupational health and safety inspectors.
Be sure Occupational Safety and Health
Administration standards are met:
Step 7:
Construction Site Safety
By. Sailesh Mahimtura

10. Prevention is better than cure.
Operators and site workers should
know what to do in case of electrical,
mechanical, power failures, or injuries.
So, teach them.
Prepare for emergencies.
Step 8:
Construction Site Safety
By. Sailesh Mahimtura

11. Make sure to close down all entry points, after working hours.
Barricade the site to prevent public from entering.
Step 9:
Construction Site Safety
By. Sailesh Mahimtura

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Construction Site Safety