SEMI FINALS Flashcards
Is preparing formal documents that give information on critical events, project stages, and processes to the relevant stakeholders.
Construction Reporting
They can also describe the state of individual components in a project or the budget state.
Construction Reporting
Should be concise and written in a language that is easy to understand.
Construction Reporting
Gives the project crew good visibility and understanding of what should be done.
Construction Reporting
Can have severe impacts on project budgets and schedules.
Misreporting
Creating ______ gives a better understanding of the activities at hand and reduces the risks of project delays and cost overruns.
reports
What are the 4 types of Construction Reports
- Materials Report
- Trend Report
- Cost Report
- The Daily Report (Progress Report)
Give construction companies insights into materials that offer better cost savings and provide a longer lifespan.
Materials Report
Are standard in the construction industry, and they give information on different construction types and whether their adoption is increasing or decreasing in the market
Trend Report
Most of these reports are produced on an annual basis, and they give good overviews of the latest trends and market dynamics.
Trend Report
These are construction reports that inform a client and other concerned parties on the magnitude of a project’s predicted and actual costs.
Cost Report
Are constantly evolve throughout a project’s lifecycle. Therefore, the level of detail and accuracy improves as the availability of information increases in the project’s life.
Cost Report
Are some of the essential aspects of project management and outlines activities in a project daily.
The Daily Report (Progress Report)
These reports explain the details of the site and keep the stakeholders informed.
The Daily Report (Progress Report)
It document the circumstances that caused delays, thus eliminating the time spent arguing back and forth over the surrounding details
The Daily Report (Progress Report)
What to include in a daily report
- Job Details
- Material, labor, and equipment log
- Material deliveries
- Meetings
- Site conditions
- Potential Risks
- Accidents
- Work accomplished
Importance of construction report
- giving record of progress
- increase efficiency of operations
- reduce costs without using shortcuts
- streamline workflows
- avoids disputes
How to make reporting easier?
- Make them digital
- Make them data-driven
- Keep a clear audit trail
- Use a template
- Be thorough
- Record Safety Concerns
- Data Security
- Minimize Data Variances
It involve various activities that expose workers to potential hazards, making manpower safety a top priority
Construction projects
Ensuring the ________ of workers is crucial for minimizing accidents, delays, and costs.
Well-being
It is the condition of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes
Safety
Refer to the control of recognized hazards in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk
Safety
Absence of danger at work which is made possible by eliminating hazards that create the danger
Safety
Providing a safe and healthy working environment for its temporary and permanent employees
Manpower Safety
Concern for employees’ health and well-being is a top priority at all levels
Manpower Safety
It is a principle adhered to and enforced by construction safety managers
Construction Safety
It is the result of safe equipment usage, worker protection from hazards, regular site inspections and risk assessments
Construction Safety
Are readily recognized when there is a damage to properties and someone is injured
Accidents
An event which is unexpected or the cause of which is unforeseen
Accidents
What are the causes of accidents
- Human causes
- Faulty working methods
- Structural Failures
What are the example of human causes as cause of accidents
- Lack of knowledge
- Lack of interest in work
- Lack of skill
- Carelessness in supervision
Example of faulty working methods as cause of accidents
- Substandard use of materials
- Striking against objects
- No use of PPE
- No site layout
- Improper storage of material
Example of structural failures as cause of accident
- Failure of foundation
- Faulty design
- Natural calamities
Effects of accident
- Loss of life
- Loss of time
- Escalation of project cost
What are the 6 types of workplace hazards
- Safety Hazards
- Biological Hazards
- Physical Hazards
- Ergonomic Hazards
- Chemical Hazards
- Psychological Hazards
Unsafe working conditions that can cause injury, illness, and death
Safety Hazards
Include exposure to harm or diseases associated with working with animals, people, or infectious plant materials
Biological Hazards
Can be any factors that can harm the body without necessarily touching it
Physical Hazards
Occure when the type of work, body positions, and working conditions put strain on your body
Ergonomic Hazards
Are present when worker is exposed to any chemical preparation in the workplace in any form of matter
Chemical Hazards
Stressors that cause stress (short term effects) and strain (long term effects)
Psychological Hazards
Top 10 construction safety risks
- Working at heights
- Falls, slips, and trips
- Moving equipment
- Noise
- Hand-arm vibration syndrome
- Manual handling
- Collapsing trenches
- Electricity
- Asbestos
- Dust
Define as the performance of construction work at an elevated height of 2 meter or more
Working at heights
One of the biggest preventable work injuries and fatalities around the world
Working at heights
Closely related with working at heighes that are often associated with ladders
Falls, slips, and trips
Is vital in preventing falls, slips, and trips
Ladder safety
Construction machinery, moving equipment or equipment used for lifting or lowering loads are greater threats to public safety compared to scaffolds and ladders
Moving Equipment
To prevent accidents form occuring, _______ should ensure that workers observe the proper safety procedure when operating moving or lifting equipment
Construction safety managers
Pose great risk of suffering hearing conditions
Excessive noise
Must be conducted to identify sources of noise risk, especially in the construction industry
Noise risk assessments
What to use to prevent noise risk
Proper ear protection like ear plugs and industrial ear defenders
is a permanent condition affecting the nerves and blood vessels of the hand
Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)
Construction workers are primarily at risk of developing ___ due to prolonged use of vibrating tools and equipment such as concrete breakers, hammer drills, and grinders
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
Is the lifting, lowering, carrying, and moving of objects during work operations without the aid of construction equiments
Manual handling
Involves repetitive, sustained, high, or sudden force; repetitive movement; sustained or awkward posture; and whole body vibration
Manual handling
Assessing the risk of this is crucial to protect workers from musculoskeletal disorders
Manual handling
Exposure to this has long been recognized as a construction safety risk, with electrocutions being the most deadly
Electricity
Lack of _____ while handling electrical equipment is one of the major causes of electrocutions among construction workers
Basic electrical safety knowledge
Construction workers have a high risk of occupational ____ exposure and of developing mesothelioma - a type of cancer
Asbestos
Generated from blasting, cutting, drilling, grinding, and polishing of common construction materials such as bricks, tiles, concrete, and mortar.
Silica dust
Heavy and prolonged exposure to this can cause lung cancer, silicosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD
Silica dust
Don’t be safety blinded, be ______
Safety minded
What are the basic rules for safety
- Tidy up construction site
- Keep passages clear all the time
- Sort out materials and pile them up safely. The stacks shouls not be too high
- Beware of floor openings and ensure that they are fenced or covered.
- Remove refuse as soon as possible
_______ instead of repair and repent
Prepare and prevent
Ways to ensure safety
- Role of designer
- Safety Programme
- Appointment of safety officer
- Provision of personal protective equipments (PPE)
They ensure that safety is integrated into the project right from the planning stage
Designers
This can involve incorporating features like guardrails or selecting materials that are easier and safer to install
Role of designer
They also collaborate with engineers and contractors to ensure their ideas translate safely into real-world practices.
Designers
They ensure compliances with local safety standards, helping prevent accidents and ensuring a smooth construction process
Designers
Is a formal framework aimed at minimizing risks and ensuring workers safety
Safety Programme
It lays out essential policies and procedures that guide employees in handling equipment, working at heights, and responsing to emergencies
Safety Programme