This presentation discusses hazards faced by workers in road construction zones and measures to improve their safety. It notes that over 600 road construction workers are killed annually in the US, mostly from vehicles or equipment. Common causes of death include workers being struck while on foot, especially by backing vehicles. The presentation covers traffic control plans, high visibility clothing, blind spots of vehicles and equipment, and risks of low light conditions. It emphasizes keeping workers separated from traffic and developing zone plans to minimize backing.
18 Laying blockwork with access scaffolding Risk Assessment Templates
Vehicles/Plant Equipment movements for block delivery
Hi-Abs, forklifts etc.
Access Scaffolding, Working platforms for high level block laying
Loading out blocks in work area and mixing mortar
Laying blockwork
Disposal of concrete – as per LEED requirements
Worker exposure to direct sun whist working on scaffolding
(as applicable)
Man and Machine Interface
Working around heavy equipment can be extremely dangerous. Too many workers are killed each year when they are run over or struck by these pieces of machinery. It’s important to know the safety precautions to take when working in the vicinity of heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, cranes, Excavator, Bob Cat, Forklift, Concrete Mixture Truck, other heavy trucks/Equipment's, etc.
18 Laying blockwork with access scaffolding Risk Assessment Templates
Vehicles/Plant Equipment movements for block delivery
Hi-Abs, forklifts etc.
Access Scaffolding, Working platforms for high level block laying
Loading out blocks in work area and mixing mortar
Laying blockwork
Disposal of concrete – as per LEED requirements
Worker exposure to direct sun whist working on scaffolding
(as applicable)
Man and Machine Interface
Working around heavy equipment can be extremely dangerous. Too many workers are killed each year when they are run over or struck by these pieces of machinery. It’s important to know the safety precautions to take when working in the vicinity of heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, cranes, Excavator, Bob Cat, Forklift, Concrete Mixture Truck, other heavy trucks/Equipment's, etc.
Safety Man and Machine Presentation June-2019 Rev-1
Every Year a significant number of people get injured and killed by accidents involving vehicles in the workplace
9 Lifting Operations with Tower crane Risk Assessment Templates
Access of Tower crane sections to work areas
Tower crane foundations
Siting, setting up and testing of Tower crane
Lifting of equipment and material
(Tower crane Operator)
Tower Crane supervision
Jumping and dismantling of Tower Crane
20 use of suspended access cradles and platforms (temporary works) risk asses...Dwarika Bhushan Sharma
20 Use of Suspended Access cradles and Platforms (Temporary Works) Risk Assessment Templates
Cradle checks on arrival to site
PRIOR TO USE • Use of Access equipment • Failure due to use of un-certificated plant;
Pre-use checks of suspended access cradle or platform • Work at Height; • Collapse of cradle through damage or failure of equipment;
• Falling materials;
Cradle operation ; • Work at Height; • Fall from height;
• Material fall from height;
• Machine malfunction at height;
• Workers trapped at height;
Access to work areas by personnel
Aluminum Tower Scaffold Material delivery to work area;
• Vehicles and workers in same working area;
• Storage of materials for scaffold;
• Use of plant – forklift etc.;
Tower Scaffold design, components and erection standards
(Classified as Temporary Structure) • Trained personnel required;
• Scaffold specific design;
Aluminium Tower Scaffold erection and use
(Classified as Temporary Structure) • Works at Height;
• Manual Handling;
;
Dismantling of tower scaffold • Works at Height;
• Manual Handling;
• Worker competency;
Maintenance of Tower Scaffold
• Adverse weather;
• Scaffold erected for long periods;
Worker exposure to direct sun whist working on scaffold
(as applicable) • Workers exposed to high summer temperatures;
8 Lifting Operations with mobile crane Risk Assessment Templates
Crane checks on arrival to site
PRIOR TO USE
Access of crane to work areas
Siting and setting up of crane
Lifting of equipment and material
(Mobile crane Operator)
Crane supervision
Crane Maintenance
(revised 06-06-2018)
6 Excavations (Temporary Works) Risk Assessment Templates
Planned Excavation in areas where live services may be present including:
• Electrical;
• Water;
• Sewerage;
• Gas;
• Telecoms;
PRIOR TO WORKS
Use of Excavator for excavating and backfilling
Excavation open in site area
Confined space working – deep excavations
Maintenance of Excavations
Worker exposure to direct sun
(as applicable)
Many construction site mishaps are caused by struck-by or caught against hazards. These hazards result from using mobile machinery and equipment and vehicles onsite. The hazards can be controlled and risks minimized by taking a few simple precautions and training/remind all site workers on these hazards. Everyone needs to be visible and out of the blind spots. Perimeter protection and spotters help with reduce injury, property damage, and maintain continuity. Vehicle and equipment maintenance and inspection are also equally important.
Safety Man and Machine Presentation June-2019 Rev-1
Every Year a significant number of people get injured and killed by accidents involving vehicles in the workplace
9 Lifting Operations with Tower crane Risk Assessment Templates
Access of Tower crane sections to work areas
Tower crane foundations
Siting, setting up and testing of Tower crane
Lifting of equipment and material
(Tower crane Operator)
Tower Crane supervision
Jumping and dismantling of Tower Crane
20 use of suspended access cradles and platforms (temporary works) risk asses...Dwarika Bhushan Sharma
20 Use of Suspended Access cradles and Platforms (Temporary Works) Risk Assessment Templates
Cradle checks on arrival to site
PRIOR TO USE • Use of Access equipment • Failure due to use of un-certificated plant;
Pre-use checks of suspended access cradle or platform • Work at Height; • Collapse of cradle through damage or failure of equipment;
• Falling materials;
Cradle operation ; • Work at Height; • Fall from height;
• Material fall from height;
• Machine malfunction at height;
• Workers trapped at height;
Access to work areas by personnel
Aluminum Tower Scaffold Material delivery to work area;
• Vehicles and workers in same working area;
• Storage of materials for scaffold;
• Use of plant – forklift etc.;
Tower Scaffold design, components and erection standards
(Classified as Temporary Structure) • Trained personnel required;
• Scaffold specific design;
Aluminium Tower Scaffold erection and use
(Classified as Temporary Structure) • Works at Height;
• Manual Handling;
;
Dismantling of tower scaffold • Works at Height;
• Manual Handling;
• Worker competency;
Maintenance of Tower Scaffold
• Adverse weather;
• Scaffold erected for long periods;
Worker exposure to direct sun whist working on scaffold
(as applicable) • Workers exposed to high summer temperatures;
8 Lifting Operations with mobile crane Risk Assessment Templates
Crane checks on arrival to site
PRIOR TO USE
Access of crane to work areas
Siting and setting up of crane
Lifting of equipment and material
(Mobile crane Operator)
Crane supervision
Crane Maintenance
(revised 06-06-2018)
6 Excavations (Temporary Works) Risk Assessment Templates
Planned Excavation in areas where live services may be present including:
• Electrical;
• Water;
• Sewerage;
• Gas;
• Telecoms;
PRIOR TO WORKS
Use of Excavator for excavating and backfilling
Excavation open in site area
Confined space working – deep excavations
Maintenance of Excavations
Worker exposure to direct sun
(as applicable)
Many construction site mishaps are caused by struck-by or caught against hazards. These hazards result from using mobile machinery and equipment and vehicles onsite. The hazards can be controlled and risks minimized by taking a few simple precautions and training/remind all site workers on these hazards. Everyone needs to be visible and out of the blind spots. Perimeter protection and spotters help with reduce injury, property damage, and maintain continuity. Vehicle and equipment maintenance and inspection are also equally important.
Working in a hie., construction zone can be an extremely dangerous job. Employees often have been hurt or killed working on highway repairs. While the risks cannot be eliminated, they can be reduced with proper education and safety measures. For more info, visit - http://www.chicagoaccidentattorneys.com/blog/highway-construction-zones-pose-unique-risks-workers/
This presentation on temporary traffic control operations was given at the 95th Annual Transportation Research Board (TRB) annual meeting in January 2016.
In the United States an average of approximately 1,100 people die and 40,000 people are injured annually as a result of motor vehicle crashes in work zones. For addressing the safety in the work zones, a clear understanding of work zone traffic control devices and the dangers they pose to the drivers, pedestrians and workers should be obtained. This would be valuable for highway agencies in setting up proper traffic management plans based on the prevailing conditions. The purpose of this paper is to educate transportation departments, consulting engineers, and others on the safety benefits of Longitudinal Channelizing Devices as an alternative to drums and temporary concrete barrier for work zone traffic channelization. The results show that the acceleration of vehicles in case of water-filled longitudinal channelizing devices is much lesser than concrete barriers, hence, the former proves to be a much safer and efficient tool for work zone areas.
ZoneSafe is the leading proximity warning and alert system designed to protect personnel and assets from accidental vehicle collisions, reducing risk and improving site safety. All too often workers are harmed and assets damaged by accidental vehicle collisions; we believe our comprehensive range of ZoneSafe products will significantly help to improve safety on your site
Matthew Kwan, Principal Consultant of Adams (www.adamshk.com) presented the key success factors for customer experience using mobile channels including whatsapp, wechat and how to advertise to reach your target audiences on their mobile devices during the event being hosted by www.sme.gig.hk on August 6, 2014 at InnoCentre of Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks
e-Commerce Academy - Winning Consumer Market from Online to Offline in Mobile...Adams Company Limited
Matthew Kwan, Principal Consultant, Adams presented at Hong Kong Science Park in the seminar organized by Paypal & Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks "e-Commerce Academy on June 26, 2014.
Few engineering or administrative controls are used to protect workers in India's coal mines. Workers are exposed to coal dust which contains respirable crystalline silica and heavy metals. Workers suffer from silicosis and other pulmonary diseases from their workplace exposures in the mines. There is no health insurance and workers have a limited life expectancy.
The Health Safety Executive (HSE) published information on occupational lung disease statistics in Great Britain in 2023. The results underscore exposure to occupational illness in various industries in the UK.
Individual work tasks and business operations vary from industry to industry as well as within each industry. OSHA has collected a wealth of industrial hygiene sample data prior to the change in collection methods. We looked at the OSHA data to determine where the risks occurred within each industry. The results were surprising and the level of effort to inform workers was limited at the same time. Since our investigation, the occupational exposure limits have also changed so we compared the past data sets to the new exposure limits. There were even more surprised in our analysis.
While some stress is good to help drive business excellence, too much stress can have the opposite effect. There are individual variabilities of performance based on experience, education, training, and other psychosocial issues. Understanding stress and how to cope is very important tool. We explore the concerns of workplace stress and stress withing interpersonal relationships.
Migrant children are being exploited as they enter into a new country in order to support their family. These children work in agriculture, construction, and maritime industries. Some are sold as slaves while others are held in bondage or contract labor. No controls are used to protect their health or wellbeing.
After the earthquake in Turkey, workers, public and private citizens were exposed to asbestos, respirable crystalline silica and heavy metals from the debris and cleanup operations. This slide deck helps to illustrate the health hazards created by this disaster. Controls should have been used to reduce the risk of exposure.
Workers, volunteers, and the public are exposed to respirable crystalline silica, asbestos, and heavy metals from both natural and manmade disasters. This presentation looks at the potential occupational health exposures and the controls that could be used to reduce risk.
Workplaces in China have few controls yet they display updated industrial operations showing the hierarchy of controls. In many industries, workers are exposed to very dusty operations from coal mining to construction. This presentation aims to highlight those operations and work tasks where improvements can be made. There are consultants and organizations that could provide support to reduce the risk of exposure and prevent occupational illness and disease.
Business and industry in Bangladesh are different from the remainder of the world. Occupational health and industrial hygiene are poorly represented in the country. Health hazards and risk of occupational illness and disease are prevalent. A hierarchy of controls should be developed by the government and rules of engagement enforced. Tax credits should be given to employers to improve their workplaces and business culture. Investments in human capital should be made to evaluate conditions and provide sustainable improvements to reduce the liability and risk of illness and promote prosperity.
The industrial hygiene profession is expanding far beyond protecting worker health. IHs are looking into climate change, environmental and public health concerns, sustainability, mental health and so much more.
Many questions have been raised regarding the protection of workers and the public during the pandemic. This presentation offers insight into the precautions necessary of preventing exposure and the controls needed to reduce risk.
Industrial hygiene is a science to protect workers from harm due to chemicals, biological and physical agents, radiological and ergonomic exposures. Our professions spans other concerns related to workplace health including drugs and alcohol, mental health and so much more.
What we see does not always relate to the occupational health and safety hazards in the workplace. While doing surveys, our brain only sees 10% of what's actually going on. Learn more how to be more aware of your surroundings.
The business world is changing and the need to keep workers and leaders informed is ever more important. However, the time constraints to deliver the message must be provided in short sound bites so that it can be managed with the myriad of other daily responsibilities. The answer is to provide training when workers and leaders can attend online. Lessons need to be short and deliver meaningful information. The lessons need to build upon each other so the entire message is complete at the end of the training. By reimaging how we can deliver information in a timely fashion will improve our capacity to protect workers, public and the environment in the future.
Occupational and environmental health and safety have taken center stage in all market segments across the globe. The cost benefit of protecting workers, public, and the environment outweighs the cost of negligence and avoidance by limiting liability and risk while improving human performance, productivity, profitability and prosperity.
Mental health and psychosocial disorders are pervasive throughout the business world. Leadership needs to understand the cost benefits of incorporating these issues into existing safety and health management systems to improve the livelihoods of bot workers and their families. By improving policy, programs and procedures, everyone benefits from a better working environment, climate and culture.
Heat stress is a concern for baseball and softball officials doing multiple games over a tournament weekend. Some officials can officiate 9-11 games over a three day period with little rest in between. With elevated air temperatures and relative humidity during mid-day, officials are affected by the environmental conditions. This affects not only their cognitive skills but their physical ability to call plays. Wearing the protective gear places an additional heat strain on the officials behind the plate. This presentation discusses these issues and offers a basic model to judge the relative risk of heat stress for officials and assigners who are in good physical condition.
Industrial hygienists and occupational health professionals have been evaluating work environments and providing solutions to business for decades. With the advancement in technology and expansion of the profession into neighboring disciplines, they can provide total work health to more vulnerable populations across the globe.
The SARS CoV-2 virus has had a different effect on construction as opposed to other industries. These essential workers find themselves in various indoor and outdoor environments either working alone or along side with multiple trades. So the exposures vary with job work tasks and locations. This brief examines when it is necessary to employ more engineering or administrative controls to protect worker health.
Whenever a business is going to make a capital improvement to protect workers from harm, a cost benefit analysis should be done to determine if it is a sound decision. There are several ways to make the determination, which is explored in this brief.
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Specific ServPoints should be tailored for restaurants in all food service segments. Your ServPoints should be the centerpiece of brand delivery training (guest service) and align with your brand position and marketing initiatives, especially in high-labor-cost conditions.
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The case study discusses the potential of drone delivery and the challenges that need to be addressed before it becomes widespread.
Key takeaways:
Drone delivery is in its early stages: Amazon's trial in the UK demonstrates the potential for faster deliveries, but it's still limited by regulations and technology.
Regulations are a major hurdle: Safety concerns around drone collisions with airplanes and people have led to restrictions on flight height and location.
Other challenges exist: Who will use drone delivery the most? Is it cost-effective compared to traditional delivery trucks?
Discussion questions:
Managerial challenges: Integrating drones requires planning for new infrastructure, training staff, and navigating regulations. There are also marketing and recruitment considerations specific to this technology.
External forces vary by country: Regulations, consumer acceptance, and infrastructure all differ between countries.
Demographics matter: Younger generations might be more receptive to drone delivery, while older populations might have concerns.
Stakeholders for Amazon: Customers, regulators, aviation authorities, and competitors are all stakeholders. Regulators likely hold the greatest influence as they determine the feasibility of drone delivery.
Enriching engagement with ethical review processesstrikingabalance
New ethics review processes at the University of Bath. Presented at the 8th World Conference on Research Integrity by Filipa Vance, Head of Research Governance and Compliance at the University of Bath. June 2024, Athens
Employment PracticesRegulation and Multinational CorporationsRoopaTemkar
Employment PracticesRegulation and Multinational Corporations
Strategic decision making within MNCs constrained or determined by the implementation of laws and codes of practice and by pressure from political actors. Managers in MNCs have to make choices that are shaped by gvmt. intervention and the local economy.
Senior Project and Engineering Leader Jim Smith.pdfJim Smith
I am a Project and Engineering Leader with extensive experience as a Business Operations Leader, Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Experience for Domestic and International companies such as Electrolux, Carrier, and Deutz. I have developed new products using Stage Gate development/MS Project/JIRA, for the pro-duction of Medical Equipment, Large Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Appliances, HVAC, and Diesel engines.
My experience includes:
Managed customized engineered refrigeration system projects with high voltage power panels from quote to ship, coordinating actions between electrical engineering, mechanical design and application engineering, purchasing, production, test, quality assurance and field installation. Managed projects $25k to $1M per project; 4-8 per month. (Hussmann refrigeration)
Successfully developed the $15-20M yearly corporate capital strategy for manufacturing, with the Executive Team and key stakeholders. Created project scope and specifications, business case, ROI, managed project plans with key personnel for nine consumer product manufacturing and distribution sites; to support the company’s strategic sales plan.
Over 15 years of experience managing and developing cost improvement projects with key Stakeholders, site Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance, and facility support personnel to optimize pro-duction operations, safety, EHS, and new product development. (BioLab, Deutz, Caire)
Experience working as a Technical Manager developing new products with chemical engineers and packaging engineers to enhance and reduce the cost of retail products. I have led the activities of multiple engineering groups with diverse backgrounds.
Great experience managing the product development of products which utilize complex electrical controls, high voltage power panels, product testing, and commissioning.
Created project scope, business case, ROI for multiple capital projects to support electrotechnical assembly and CPG goods. Identified project cost, risk, success criteria, and performed equipment qualifications. (Carrier, Electrolux, Biolab, Price, Hussmann)
Created detailed projects plans using MS Project, Gant charts in excel, and updated new product development in Jira for stakeholders and project team members including critical path.
Great knowledge of ISO9001, NFPA, OSHA regulations.
User level knowledge of MRP/SAP, MS Project, Powerpoint, Visio, Mastercontrol, JIRA, Power BI and Tableau.
I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to discussing this role with you, and how I can lead your company’s growth and profitability. I can be contacted via LinkedIn via phone or E Mail.
Jim Smith
678-993-7195
jimsmith30024@gmail.com
Org Design is a core skill to be mastered by management for any successful org change.
Org Topologies™ in its essence is a two-dimensional space with 16 distinctive boxes - atomic organizational archetypes. That space helps you to plot your current operating model by positioning individuals, departments, and teams on the map. This will give a profound understanding of the performance of your value-creating organizational ecosystem.
Comparing Stability and Sustainability in Agile SystemsRob Healy
Copy of the presentation given at XP2024 based on a research paper.
In this paper we explain wat overwork is and the physical and mental health risks associated with it.
We then explore how overwork relates to system stability and inventory.
Finally there is a call to action for Team Leads / Scrum Masters / Managers to measure and monitor excess work for individual teams.
A presentation on mastering key management concepts across projects, products, programs, and portfolios. Whether you're an aspiring manager or looking to enhance your skills, this session will provide you with the knowledge and tools to succeed in various management roles. Learn about the distinct lifecycles, methodologies, and essential skillsets needed to thrive in today's dynamic business environment.
Public Speaking Tips to Help You Be A Strong Leader.pdfPinta Partners
In the realm of effective leadership, a multitude of skills come into play, but one stands out as both crucial and challenging: public speaking.
Public speaking transcends mere eloquence; it serves as the medium through which leaders articulate their vision, inspire action, and foster engagement. For leaders, refining public speaking skills is essential, elevating their ability to influence, persuade, and lead with resolute conviction. Here are some key tips to consider: https://joellandau.com/the-public-speaking-tips-to-help-you-be-a-stronger-leader/
Integrity in leadership builds trust by ensuring consistency between words an...Ram V Chary
Integrity in leadership builds trust by ensuring consistency between words and actions, making leaders reliable and credible. It also ensures ethical decision-making, which fosters a positive organizational culture and promotes long-term success. #RamVChary
The distribution of work zone deaths by occupation, based on data published by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health/Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NIOSH/CDC) from 1992 to 1999 indicates that the employee classifications with the largest portions of deaths involved construction laborers and trades persons. This may be attributed to their type of work activities, as well as the location and environment in which they work.
A review of historic data from 1992 to 2002 indicate that some events are associated with higher incidence of H&SC worker fatalities, based on the 1992 to 2002 data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The higher risk activities include highway transportation incidents, contacts with objects and equipment and collisions between vehicles. The remaining factors account for 5 percent or less of the highway and street construction worker fatalities and are not associated with high risk.
This illustration demonstrates various improper attire and lack of personal protective equipment of highway workers on the job sites including: (1) lack of steel-toed boots as shown in the upper left photograph, (2) lack of safety vest and standing inattentively in a traffic lanes as shown in the upper right photograph and (3) lack of proper clothing (shirts) in addition to other PPEs such as hard hats, etc., as shown in the bottom photograph.
This illustration demonstrates various improper flagging techniques including: (1) flagger not holding the sign so that the message can be read by the motorists (sign turned to the side) and is also standing unnecessarily in the travel lanes, as shown in the upper left photograph, (2) flagger is directing traffic improperly by sitting in the back of a pick-up truck, as shown in the upper right photograph, and (3) flagger has his back toward traffic, as shown in the bottom center photograph. Additionally, in all of the photographs, the flaggers are not wearing hard hats.
This slide illustrates a situation where a worker is partially located in the traffic lane, in a kneeling position that does not allow him to respond quickly in an emergency situation. Additionally, the worker does not seem to be aware that a large truck is approaching most likely at a high speed, which puts him at very high risk. The truck already appears to be traveling on the shoulder to avoid hitting the worker. This example demonstrates a very high risk situation.
This slide illustrates situations where workers must perform their work activities in close proximity to heavy equipment, which may be moving or stationary. Workers must be aware of potential hazards when working near heavy equipment. Loose clothing/jewelry may get stuck in the equipment, workers may get caught in the equipment if not paying full attention, or a slip/fall may result in a severe injury while working near to such heavy equipment. Thus caution must be exercised to prevent such incidents from occurring.
This slide illustrates a situation where a worker is located in an extremely confined space, a possible pinch point, between large equipment and a barrier wall. In such a situation, the worker should perform the specific duty promptly, and coordinate and stay in constant communication with the equipment operator until he is out of the pinch point. Any unexpected movement of the equipment could cause the worker his life, since he does not have any place to escape to.
This illustrates hazards related to visibility issues within a work zone. The top photograph demonstrates that workers may not be visible when working in the shadow of a truck, even during the day time. If workers cannot be seen by the truck drivers, they may be at risk of being struck. A high visibility vest would improve the visibility of this worker. Additionally, the worker should stay in communication with the vehicle operators to further ensure his safety.
The bottom photograph shows night work being conducted, where a group of workers are wearing reflectorized safety vests and are clearly visible to the oncoming trucks. However, one of the workers is not wearing high visibility clothing and may not be visible. Additionally, the workers at this job site are not wearing hard hats, which is not a safe practice.
This illustrates hazards associated with impaired vision of trucks and equipment. If the windshield is broken, the operator may not be able to see other workers in the area and other hazardous situations, and may put many people in unnecessary danger. The equipment should be inspected for damages, before it is used. If damages are detected, the equipment should not be used until it is repaired.
This illustrates various equipment rollovers and the inherent danger to the operators within the cabs, as well as any workers nearby. These rollover accidents may be related to unstable soils/surfaces, uneven loads in dump trucks, equipment being operated at excessive speeds, and other improper operation.
This illustrates hazards with trucks and other equipment coming in contact with overhead power lines, which is an extremely dangerous situation. The truck/equipment run the risk of being electrocuted, as well as any workers nearby. All workers should know the proper actions to take if a power line is hit, else they may be fatally electrocuted.
This illustrates how problems may arise due to undesignated parking areas for workers personal vehicles. In the planning stages, areas for parking should be identified and all workers should be instructed to use only those areas to park. Undesignated parking may create unnecessary conflicts within the work areas.