Construction safety

2. BASIC SAFETY
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM

3. What Is Safety ?
Safety is nothing but being “Safe”.
The condition of being protected
from harm or other danger.

4. What is Safety
Management System?
A safety management system is defined as a series of
policies and procedures, organizations use to reduce
accidents and illnesses in the workplace.

5. Objectives/importance of SMS
(Safety Management System)
Reduced risk of injuries and illnesses at the
manufacturing site.
Reduced errors and elimination of associated costs.
Realize a competitive edge through enhanced brand
reputation.
Eliminate any unnecessary legal fees and other claims
related to non-compliance.

6. Components of SMS
 Safety Policy
Safety Risk Management
Safety Assurance
Safety Promotion

7. Safety Policy
Safety policy helps establish the senior management’s
commitment to improving safety continuously. It also
defines the methods, processes, and organizational
structure needed to meet its safety goals.
 Defines methods, processes, and organizational
structure needed.
Fully documented policy and processes.
Employee reporting and resolution system.

8. Safety Risk
Management
Safety risk management includes hazard
identification and risk assessment.
 Identifying the hazards in the workplace
 Assessing the risk thoroughly
 Analyzing the risk
 Controlling the risk

9. Safety Assurance
Safety assurance evaluates the continued
effectiveness of implemented risk control strategies
and supports the identification of new hazards.
Safety performance monitoring and measurement.
Internal safety investigation.
Continuous improvement of the SMS.

10. Safety Promotion
Safety promotion activities create a positive safety culture
within all levels of the workforce through training,
education, and communication.
 SMS training.
 Advocating/strengthening a positive safety culture.
 System and safety communication and awareness.
 Disseminating safety lessons learned.

11. Benefits of SMS
Provides data for more informed decision-making.
Improves safety within the organization by reducing the risk of
accidents.
Improves resource allocation resulting in increased
efficiencies and reduced costs.
Demonstrates corporate due-diligence

12. Safety Materials Used in
Construction Site
Safety Equipment is a safeguard against job
hazards when used as intend along with others
preventative measures minimizes risk to
employees.

13. Safety Protection
Eye & Face
Protection
Hearing Protection
Head Protection
Hand Protection
Foot Protection
Respiratory
Protection
Safety Cloths

14. Objectives :
To Protect any foreign objects to get in the eye.
To protect the face from Impact , Dust , Splash.
Types :
Spectacles
Goggles
Face Shields
Used While :
Working with Chemicals.
Working with Fire/Heat.
During Welding Operations.

15. Objectives :
To Protect the Workers hand while contact with harmful and
hazardous Chemicals.
Types :
Cotton Gloves
Welding Gloves
Chemical Gloves
Used while :
It is used in areas where workers hands are exposed to
skin absorption of harmful substance , severe cuts or thermal
burns ect…

16.  Objectives :
To protect head from bumping into falling or low ceiling
objects where placed.
Where To Use :
High elevated construction site.
In large construction site.
Types :
Helmet.

18.  Objectives :
To secure the foot of workers when they are at work , from crushing
or injury caused by heavy object.
Protection against puncture and penetration.
Types :
Steel toed footwear with metatarsal guard.
Rubber boots – used to protect foot from harmful liquids.
Where to use :
Where there is danger of foot injuries due to falling & rolling object.
Where employees are exposed to electric hazard.

19.  Objective :
Prevention from atmospheric contaminants.
Types :
( APR ) – Air Purifying Respirators.
1. Full Mask
2. Half Mask
( PAPR ) -- Powered Air Purifying Respirators.
( SCBA ) – Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
Where to use :
In areas where effective engineering controls are not feasible to protect
the health of the employee from harmful dusts , fog , fumes , gases , smokes

20. Objective :
To resist flame and heat.
For visibility Purpose.
Types :
Apron
Jackets

22. Objective :
To Protect the workers and material falling from height.
Equipment Used :
Harness
Nets
Dee Ring
Lanyards

23.  Objective :
To minimize the risk of fire at construction site.
Equipment’s Used :
Fire Extinguisher.