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WATER JETTING WATER JETTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION The use of water jetting for cleaning surfaces has now become popular, eg car washing house drives and path cleaning. Within the construction industry its main use for the demolition of concrete structures. All types of water jetting present hazards to both operators of the equipment and others. The higher water pressures required by the construction industry.. 2023. 1. 26.
OFFICE SAFETY BACKGROUND INFORMATION Office safety is just as important as Site Safety. There are many hazards awaiting the unwary ranging from Manual Handling to Hazardous Substances. HAZARDS Accumulations of flammable material ie paper Tripping hazards such as cables operations such as moving cabinets etc. Manual handling causing strains or sprains Poorly organized work stations Hazardous substances damagin.. 2023. 1. 25.
LEPTOSPIROSIS (WEIL'S DISEASE) BACKGROUND INFORMATION Two types of leptospirosis infection can affect workers. Weil's disease is a serious and sometimes fatal infection that is transmitted to humans by contacto with urine from infected rats. The Hardjo form of leptospirosis is trasmitted from cattle. HAZARDS The bacteria can get into the body through cuts and scratches and through the lining of the mouth, throat and eyes The .. 2023. 1. 24.
SAFETY PROCEDURE ASSOCIATED WITH WORKING ON THE ROADS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Whenevery vehicles or plant are moving or working alongside pedestrians or pedestrian operatives on any roadwork's site, there is a high accident potential. Roadwork's applies to both new highway construction and resurfacing of exisiting highways. Similar work may be drainage operations, kerb laying, gully clearing etc. All these activties, when undertaken alongside an exi.. 2023. 1. 24.
FIRE BACKGROUND INFORMATION Even a small fire can cause injuries from smoke inhalation as well as serious property damage. Everyone has responsibility for preventing fire in the workplace. Learn what to do in the event of a fire you will not have time once a fire starts. HAZARDS Heaters, cigarettes, matches, cookers, and other ignition source. Flammable materials, liquids or gases ignited by heat sou.. 2023. 1. 18.
EXCAVATION BACKGROUND INFORMATION Every year pople are killed or seriously injured while working in excavations. Many are killed or injured by collapses and falling materials, some are killed or injured when they contact buried underground services. Excavations need to be properly planned and carried out in accordance with a Permit to Excavate/Risk Assessment/Method Statement as appropriate. HAZARDS Collap.. 2023. 1. 17.
PERSONAL HYGIENE BACKGROUND INFORMATION Personal hygiene is very important in any industry, Construction is no exception. Personal cleanliness will reduce the chances of you, your colleagues and familites catching and suffering the ill effects generated by your work activities. Don't take your hazards home. HAZARDS Dermatitis and skin cancers from substances being in contact with the skin Infection from toilets... 2023. 1. 16.
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