Ivor Goodsite Presentation Ivor Goodsite 2013

Welcome to your talk on building site safety 1 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Do you know who this is? Ivor Goodsite 2013 2 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Ivor Goodsite! Meet Name: Occupation: Height: Hometown: Likes: Dislikes: Ivor Goodsite Site Manager at Goodsite Construction 7ft 4in Glasgow Construction, big machinery, teaching children the importance of safety Incorrect clothing, deep holes, children in danger Ivor Goodsite 2013 3 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Ivor says… Building sites are all around us - there may even be one close to your house or in your school. But remember, although they may look exciting and fun to play in, they can be very dangerous places… especially for children. Ivor Goodsite 2013 4 Ivor Goodsite 2013

What hazards might you see on a building site? Ivor Goodsite 2013 5 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Trucks Ivor Goodsite 2013 6 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Vans Ivor Goodsite 2013 7 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Cement mixer Ivor Goodsite 2013 9 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Scaffold Ivor Goodsite 2013 10 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Forklift truck Ivor Goodsite 2013 11 Ivor Goodsite 2013

WARNING Although these things may look interesting and exciting to play on, they are VERY dangerous! Ivor Goodsite 2013 12 Ivor Goodsite 2013

What other dangers could you find on a building site? Ivor Goodsite 2013 13 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Site dangers Electricity Tools Holes Falling items Site machinery 14 Ivor Goodsite 2013 14 Ivor Goodsite 2013

How do builders stay safe on a building site? Ivor Goodsite 2013 15 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Protective clothing Hard hat Goggles High-viz jacket Protective gloves Boots Ivor Goodsite 2013 16 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Safety equipment Barriers Protective Fencing Clear signage Fire extinguishers Cones Ivor Goodsite 2013 17 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Please stay safe by staying away from building sites! IMPORTANT! People working on construction sites are properly trained and wear protective clothing to stay safe. Please stay safe by staying away from building sites! Ivor Goodsite 2013 18 Ivor Goodsite 2013

What have you learned? If you would like to know more about any building work in your school, you must make sure you ask your teacher to help you find out, instead of trying to find out yourself. You should NEVER enter a building site. Ivor Goodsite 2013 20 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Poster competition I’d now like you to design a poster about something you have learned today. Here are some ideas for what you could draw: Site hazards Protective clothing Ivor Building site dangers Ivor Goodsite 2013 21 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Question time ? Ivor Goodsite 2013 22 Ivor Goodsite 2013

Thanks for listening Ivor Goodsite 2013 23 Ivor Goodsite 2013