SAFETY MANAGEMENT & SITE ESTABLISHMENT Tutorial 1

TASK 1 A quick test to TEST your knowledge…. What does HSE stand for?

Who is responsible for health & safety in construction? ALL OF US

What is the difference between a hazard and a risk? Hazard - things that might cause harm Risks - the chance of that hazard actually resulting in harm

What is the most common cause of fatal accidents in the construction industry?

TASK 2 (work in groups) – 5 minutes Identify and list out various accidents in the construction industry due to physical causes

 Falls from a height  Accidents due to excavation work  Accidents due to plant and equipment  Slips and trips  Struck by site vehicle  Injuries due to manual handling  Confined spaces

TASK 3 (work in groups) – 20 minutes Discuss the causes of the particular accident assigned to your group Who is vulnerable to such accidents ? What are the remedial measures to overcome or reduce the risk of those accidents?

Harness Working at heights

Guard rails Toe boards

Mobile Elevator Working Platform (MEWP) Working at heights

Ladder Working at heights

Harness Working at heights

Accidents due to excavation work

TASK 4 (work in groups) – 5 minutes Identify and list out most common accidents due to health related hazards in the construction industry

 Work related dermatitis  Silica related diseases  Asbestos related diseases  Hand-arm vibration syndrome  Noise induced hearing losses  Chemical poisoning  Respiratory sensitisers  Heat stress and strain  Ultraviolet radiation  Decompression illness  Work related back pain  Work related upper limb disorder  Legionnaires disease

TASK 5 (work in groups) – 20 minutes Discuss the causes of the particular accident assigned to your group Who is vulnerable to such accidents ? What are the remedial measures to overcome or reduce the risk of those accidents?

Riveting hammers Caulking and chipping hammers

Percussive drills Concrete breakers

Sand blasting a stone wall Sand blasting