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JOB SITE HAZARDS – THE FOUR MAIN FOCUS AREA Construction (Civil/Mechanical) safety professionals often use the four basic job site hazard subject areas as a means to get interest from the on-the-job employees; it works out very well as a training or instructional guide. The four main focus area: Falls From Elevated Heights:   Subject areas include falls in general, ladders, floors and other openings on the walking/working surfaces (don’t forget skylight wells), and the need to have guardrails or other fall protection devices installed. The need of personal fall protection systems (PFAS) for height work is very importnt. The various standards of when to wear PFAS will require some research on your part. However, you need to know that when a compliance officer sees someone working on a roof, they are required by statute to check out the situation to see if a worker is exposed to falling. Being Struck By:   This is a term used by industry safety and insurance personn...

Safety Measures Control measure of work at height? Use safety belt with proper anchoring above head. Special training must be given before starting the job. All scaffolds must be erected by skill persons. No work after sun set Every platform should free from unnecessary obstruction Grease, mud, paint removed from working platform What is earthing? Earthling means connecting the natural point of the supply system to the general mass of the earth by line. What is ELCB? It is protection of living beings under electro charging by fast isolation from the live conductor to avoid permanent disability or death. Precaution for electric shock Use dry hard gloves & rubber sole, safety boots, gum boots The electric holder must be fully insulted Proper protection for the body During chipping of slag use white goggles What is sand blasting? The process of removing rust dust, dirt, scales and old prints from the old surface using compressed air is called sand blast...

Topic Office safety  Office hazards are controllable and can be eliminated Accidents may seem unlikely in an office environment when compared to construction job sites or manufacturing plants, but an office has hazards too. Most office hazards are controllable and can be eliminated. Many office accidents happen when we take shortcuts, don’t keep things in their proper place and don’t pay attention to the task at hand.   Hazards to watch for and procedures to follow:   Avoid slips, trips and falls Use handrails on stairs. Never place or store items on stairs. Use caution when walking on wet floors or uneven surfaces. Practice “cord management.” Extension cords should never be used as permanent wiring. Wires and cords should be placed away from walkways. Never stand on a table, desk, boxes, or a chair when reaching for items. Use a step stool or stepladder. Wear appropriate footwear for the weather. Use proper travel paths such as sidewalks t...