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Safety while construction & renovation
The document discusses safety hazards in construction and renovation, emphasizing the importance of recognizing chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards. It outlines the employer's duty to ensure a safe work environment and suggests measures for protecting employees, such as using protective gear and hiring certified contractors. The commitment to safety is framed as a communal responsibility, with a focus on maintaining indoor air quality during renovations.
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- 2. ARE YOU AS SAFEAS YOU THINK? Ask yourself
- 3. ASK YOURSELF THREEQUESTIONS. QUESTION #1: How could you get Your life in danger? QUESTION #2: What could hurt you or make you sick where you work? Question #3: What are hazards?
- 4. A hazard is anythingthat can cut you
- 5. A hazard is anythingthat can trip you
- 6. A hazard is anythingthat can burn you
- 7. A hazard is anythingthat can crush you
- 8. hurt your hearing A hazardis anything that can
- 9. A hazard is anythingthat can hurt your eyes
- 10. A hazard is anythingthat can make you sick
- 11. A hazard is anythingthat can cause you pain
- 12. Chemical Physical Biological Ergonomic Identify the Types of Hazards
- 13. Chemical Hazards Chemicals canexist in the form of • Dusts, fumes, fibers (solids) • Liquids, mists • Gases, vapors • welding fumes • spray paints • cutting oil mists • xylene vapor • solvents Examples of chemical hazards found in construction work: • asbestos • lead • silica • cadmium • carbon monoxide
- 14. Physical Hazards • Noise •Vibration • Temperature extremes • Radiation Physical hazards are different types of energy which may be hazardous to workers.
- 15. Biological Hazards Exposure mayoccur during demolition, renovation, sewer work, work on air handling systems, or other construction work from contact with contaminated or disease-carrying • soil • water • insects (mosquitoes, ticks) • bird, bat droppings • animals • structures
- 16. Ergonomic Hazards Ergonomic hazardscan cause painful and disabling injuries till example Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) . This following situation may causes these injuries: • Heavy, frequent, or awkward lifting • Repetitive tasks • Awkward grips, postures • Using excessive force, overexertion • Using wrong tools for the job or using tools improperly • Using improperly maintained tools
- 17. As a Teammember of LEVEL V DESIGN & BUILD, SERVICE is our commitment: Safety First Every Partner Respect for My Customers Value of My Job Integrity Clear Communication Eye to the Future A New Pledge to Serve Safety First: I will focus each day on safety: my own, my teammates, our workplace, our work practices, and our customers – the traveling public – with a “Target Zero” goal for any and all safety hazards.
- 19. • Safety iseveryone’s responsibility. • It is a moral and legal obligation of employers to provide a safe working place and of employees to work safely. • Employer’s duty of care to employees as covering the following areas: – safe system of work; – a safe place of work; – plant and machinery that is safe to use; – competent supervision and/or suitable training; and – care in the selection of fellow employees. Focus on Workplace Safety
- 20. Follow Hazard Signs Yourworkplace has signs to remind you to be careful
- 21. How is airquality in your home? Construction and Renovation projects present a variety of situations that may release contaminants and pollutants that can affect the indoor air quality of a building.
- 22. • Inform employeesabout timing and site of renovation and also suggest them to wear a dust mask, cover up head to toe and many ways to keep pollutants away from your body. • Develop a plan to identify areas when and where renovations will happen and what types of contaminants could be released and measures to minimize the presence of contaminants. ays to protect your employee
- 23. • Seal offthe room you are remodeling using double layer plastic and also seal the furnace ducts to keep dust out of the ducts and reduce airflow out of the room. • Always hire certified and licensed contractors who know how to perform renovation projects in better way. • Ensure that constructors have proper protective equipment for the job, such as respirator, gloves, head protection and foot protection. Use Protective Gears
- 25. Participate in SAFETYDebates & Discussions • Talking about safety • Asking questions about safety • Making suggestions about safety • A formal way to “participate” is to serve
- 26. Start Every WorkDay the Safe Way Analyze the work to be done! Identify the critical safety procedures! Decide what personal protective equipment is required!
- 27. Start Every WorkDay the Safe Way Step back 2 yards for 2 minutes and ask yourself: “Am I focused and have I identified all the hazards?”
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