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G9- Construction Safety Flashcards

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Refers to the practices and procedures implemented to protect workers from injuries and illnesses on construction sites

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Construction Safety

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Refers to the standards and regulations for the construction industry

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OSHA or Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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What are the common construction hazards and safety concerns?

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  1. Struck by Accidents
  2. Falls
  3. Electrocution
  4. Structural Collapse
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Caused by swinging equipment or falling debris

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Struck by Accidents

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The leading cause of injuries, often due to unprotected edges, improper scaffold setups, and misuse of ladders

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Falls

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Risks include contact with power lines and exposed wires

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Electrocution

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Often linked to excavation issues or improper equipment usage

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Structural Collapse

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is crucial for safeguarding workers and property
Measures include proper storage of flammable materials, the availability of fire extinguishers, and clear evacuation plans

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Fire Safety

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What are the Accident Prevention Signs and Tags?

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  1. Danger Signs
  2. Exit Signs
  3. Caution Signs
  4. Safety Instruction Signs
  5. Traffic Signs
  6. Directional Signs
  7. Barricades
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Shall be used when immediate hazard exists

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Danger Signs

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Shall be lettered in legible red letters, not less than 6 inches high, on a white field

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Exit Signs

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Shall be used to ward possible hazards

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Caution Signs

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Shall be white with green upper panel with white letters to convey the principal message

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Safety Instruction Signs

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Construction sites shall be posted with legible traffic signs at points of hazard

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Traffic Signs

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Shall be white with a black panel and a white directional symbol

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Directional Signs

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16
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What are the electric hazards in construction?

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  1. Contact with power lines
  2. Lack of ground-fault protection
  3. Improper use of tools
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Common Scaffold Hazards:

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  1. Falls
  2. Falling objects
  3. Collapses
  4. Electrocution
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Common hazards of steel rebars in construction:

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Unprotected edges and openings
Improper scaffold setup

19
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Shall either be an approved double insulated type or grounded type

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Power-Operated Tools

20
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is an incident when a backing vehicle strikes a worker who is standing, walking, or kneeling behind the vehicle

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Backover

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Safety measures in preventing backovers:

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  1. Spotters
  2. Video Camera
  3. Proximity Detection Devices
  4. Internal Traffic Control Plans
22
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can assist drivers in backing up

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spotters

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allow drivers to see behind them

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video cameras

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alert drivers to nearby objects

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Proximity detection devices (radar/sonar)

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can guide drivers and separate workers from moving vehicles

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Internal traffic control plans

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Pre-planning, proper equipment maintenance, dust suppression, and secure site access are essential

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Demolition Safety

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Workers must test for hazardous atmospheres, provide adequate ventilation, and use PPE

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Confined Spaces

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Blasting safety includes:

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  1. Planning and Risk Assessment
  2. Handling Explosives
  3. Safety Zones
  4. Post-Blast
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Evaluate the site and design blasts to minimize risk

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Planning and Risk Assessment

30
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Store and transport explosives securely with licensed personnel

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Handling Explosives

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Establish safety perimeters and evacuation plans

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Safety Zones

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Inspect the area for unexploded ordinance (UNO) and environmental impact

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Post-Blast

33
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What are the chemical hazards in construction?

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  1. Asbestos
  2. Lead
  3. Silica Dust
  4. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS)
34
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What are the additional safety measures?

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  1. Rollover Protective Structures
  2. Ladder Safety
  3. Walking/Working Surfaces

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