Section 10 Flashcards
Construction Safety
What are the “fatal four” hazards?
Falls
Struck by an object
Electrocution
Caught in/between
What are some safety measures?
Regulations and protective systems
Training
Protective gear
Hazards communication
What are the reporting terminologies?
1) Near miss
2) Close call
3) Incident
4) Accident
What does LTI stand for?
Lost Time Injuries
What does RIR stand for?
Recorded Incident Ratio
How do you calculate RIR?
=(# Incidents / Total employee hrs. worked) x 200 000
What does LTCR stand for?
Lost Time Claim Ratio
How do you calculate LTCR?
= (# LTI / Total employee hrs worked) x 200 000
What does FWIR stand for?
Fatalities and weighted injuries rate
What does DART stand for?
Days away, restricted, or transferred
What does SIR stand for?
Safety Investment Ratio
What are Canada’s Regulatory and Information sources?
Worksafe BC
CSA Standards of OH&S
CSSE
Canada Safety Council
Close Call Questions
What happened?
Consequences?
Response?
Further Investigation
To build a culture of safety we need to…
Measure, Monitor, Meet, Modify
A safe environment on site includes…
Behavioural Ethics Protective Gear Constant Vigilance Safety Regulations Housekeeping Training Communication Monitoring Compliance