Construction Safety and Management Prelim Flashcards
Is an aspect of construction-related activities concerned with protecting construction site workers and others from death, injury, disease, or other health-related risks
Construction Safety
Is an often hazardous, predominantly land-based activity where site workers may be exposed to various risks
Construction
Can include working at height, moving machinery and materials, power tools and electrical equipment, hazardous substances, plus the effects of excessive noise, dust, and vibration
Site Risks
Minimum Level of PPE
- Helmet
- Vest
- Safety Shoes
Is free from risk and danger
Safety
Is defined as an unexpected and desirable event resulting in damage or harm
Accident
Is an unsafe condition or activity, that if left uncontrolled can contribute to an accident
Hazards
Is the assessment or “probability of loss” and “potential amount of loss”
Risk
ILO
International Labour Organization
According to Global OSH Situationer ILO, _____ accidents reported
278 million
According to Global OSH Situationer ILO, _____ of which are fatal
350,000
According to Global OSH Situationer ILO, _____ work-related illnesses/diseases reported
160 million
According to Global OSH Situationer, _____ workers die every year
2,000,000
According to Global OSH Situationer, _____ work fatalities occur every month
more than 100,000
According to Global OSH Situationer, _____everyday
more than 5,000
According to Global OSH Situationer, _____ every minute
4
At least ___ fatalities occur at construction sites, around the world, every year
60,000
1 fatal accident occurs every ___ minutes
10
Around ___ of all fatalities at work are construction fatalities (___)
17%; 1 in every 6
Continues to be a major cause of death and disabilities
Construction
Workers will go home to their families in safe conditions
Family
Ensure an organization meets government or OSHA standards, allowing it to avoid penalties
Regulatory Agencies
Maintain a workplace that allows employees to perform to the best of their abilities
Production
To ensure that the job is done right the first time and that no major accidents occur on the project
Quality
A culture of safety in the workplace refers to positive attitudes toward keeping employees safe while they do their jobs
Corporate Image
Avoid preventable or additional costs to an organization or employees and allow organizations to lower premiums
Accident Costs
Use proactive strategies that reduce the risk of injury or illness before it happens
Employee Health
Direct Cost of Accident
Medical Expenses
Equipment Damage
Wasted Raw Materials
Insurance Premiums
Litigation Expenses
