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Safety and Health in Construction – Part 1Tim Dowling
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Safety and Health in Construction –Part 1
Tim DowlingHSA Construction Inspector
Learning Outcomes� Having completed all of the learning activities associated
with this lecture, you should be able to:
� Explain why the construction sector is such a high risk industry.
� Identify and describe the main hazards which arise during construction work
� Explain the preventative measures that can be used to eliminate or minimise the risks created by these hazards
� Outline the main duties on those involved in the design and management of a construction project and how they can mitigate risk in this sector
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Design and Management Requirements of the Construction Regulations
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Hazards likely to be encountered on sites
Part 1� Hazards likely to be encountered on sites:
• Working at heights
• Use of Ladders
• Scaffolding
• Roofwork
• Excavations
• Fire
• Transport
� Examples and guidance of good practice and poor practices
Working at heights� Safe means of access
� Safe means of support
� Based on risk assessment
� Selection of appropriate equipment
� Openings
• Secure covering
• Guard rails and toe boards
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Ladders� Suitable for purpose
� Proper construction
� Properly maintained
� Properly secured / ties
� Rise 1m above platform
Scaffolding� Trained and experienced (FÁS CSCS)
� Secure base
� Tied and braced
� Safe means of access
� Platform• Fully boarded
• Hand rails and toe boards
• Complete GA3 Form (Min every 7days)
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When it absolutely, positively has to be ready in time.
Roof work� Safe means of access
� Mobile elevated platforms
� Proper edge protection
� Crawling ladders / boards
� Proper safety equipment for:
• Fragile roofs
• Sheeting work
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Excavations� Locate underground services
� Shoring or benching back to be provided where risk assessment shows it is required
� Competent person:• Daily inspections
• Thorough inspection every day
• 7 days
• AF3 form
Excavations� Keep materials and vehicles clear of edge
� Extreme care near existing structures
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Summary of Part 1� Develop an understanding the principal
hazards likely to encountered during construction related activities
� Have some knowledge of good and bad practices which you may encounter on sites