Construction has been
ranked as one of the most dangerous industries to work in. Being surrounded by heavy equipment and
concrete slabs, climbing atop huge buildings, working near half constructed
structures – all of this looks terrifying from a distance and indeed requires
presence of mind and agility to work safely at a construction site.
Listed below are just a
few of the main hazards that are encountered on a typical construction site and
how to deal with them:
Working
at Heights
In the construction of
buildings as also the demolitions of old structures, the workers are frequently
required to work at heights. Fatalities and injuries associated with factors
related to height account for several accidents each year. The restrictions on
mobility further add to the risks associated with working on high structures.
Comprehensive training
with stress on safety awareness is essential for workers. The functioning and
quality of cranes and lifts must be strictly checked before they are put to use
at the site.
Moving
Objects
Construction sites have
ever changing environments as projects keep progressing. The hazards and risks
also change as structures rise and expand. Further to this there are dumper trucks and
supply vehicles operation. Often, they manoeuvre on uneven terrains. Workers
operating these systems as also the ones who are on ground around these
machines have to be extra careful. The systems when not in use should be parked
at a distance on an even surface.
Material & Manual Handling
