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IMPORTANCE OF OSH IN

CONSTRUCTION SITES
Common accidents in Construction sites :
1. Falls from Heights
2. Collapse of Temporary structures
3. Soil cave-in / collapse /engulfment during Excavation
4. Moving vehicles and heavy equipment
5. Excavation and Trench Work
6. Struck by falling materials, tools. debris, and equipment
7. Asphyxiation
8. Electrocution due to improper use of Electrical grounding,
tools,
9. Improper lifting, overloading
Falls in Construction-Floor Openings
Scaffolding Collapse, Welder Falls
EXCAVATION-SOIL EROSION
PROBLEMS OF OSH IMPLEMENTATION Construction Sites
• There is low priority given to OSH.
• Lack of education & training on OSH among workers &
management.
• Lack of trained OSH personnel.
• Weak enforcement of OSH Standards.
• Lack of OSH facilities.
• Low importance of setting clear lines of responsibility and
authority.
• Undefined roles of third parties in the construction site’s
safety organization.
WHY OSH IS IMPORTANT ?
• People causes unsafe ACTS & unsafe CONDITIONS which are sources
of hazards.
WHY OSH IS IMPORTANT ?
• Safety must be a way of life. It provides corrective,
preventive & predictive measures to minimize accidents.
• OSH is Loss avoidance through systematic approach in safety
management.
• OSH is required by LAW.
• It preserves the lives of workers, and the company
• It is a form of motivation
• It creates understanding
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR :

POLICY MAKERS AND ENFORCERS


• Strict enforcement of mandatory rules in OSH (D.O.13)
• Strict implementation of reporting mechanism and review of
reporting forms
• Continuous development of construction safety training
modules
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR :

EMPLOYERS AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES


• Compliance to mandatory rules / D.O.13
• Provide adequate trainings and information drive to workers
• Strong Supervision particularly during critical activities
• Provide adequate and appropriate tools, protection,
facilities, etc.
• Conduct of regular inspection activities and thorough
accident investigation and reporting
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR :

EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS


• Comply with company policies and OSH rules
• Take initiatives in learning how to work safely
• Take proper care and wear PPE’s
• Report hazards to foremen, supervisor

REMEMBER … BUSINESS IS COMPETITION !!!

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