TOPIC 1: Introduction in Construction Safety Management

Question 1

Is an aspect of construction-related activities concerned with
protecting construction site workers and others from death,
injury, disease, or other health-related risks.

Answer 1

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

Question 2

is an often hazardous, predominantly land-based
activity where site workers may be exposed to various risks.

Answer 2

Construction

Question 3

can include working at height, moving machinery
(vehicles, cranes, etc) and materials, power tools and electrical
equipment, hazardous substances, plus the effects of excessive
noise, dust, and vibration.

Answer 3

Site risks

Question 4

Site risks can include

Answer 4

• working at height,
• moving machinery
  (vehicles, cranes, etc) and materials,
• power tools and electrical
  equipment,
• hazardous substances,
• plus the effects of excessive
  noise, dust, and vibration.

Question 5

Minimum Level of PPE

Answer 5

1. Helmet
2. Vest
3. Safety shoe

Question 6

• is free from risk and danger

Answer 6

Safety

Question 7

• is defined as an unexpected and desirable
  event resulting in damage or harm

Answer 7

Accident

Question 8

• is an unsafe condition or activity, that if left
  uncontrolled can contribute to an accident.

Answer 8

Hazards

Question 9

• is the assessment of ‘probability of loss’ and
  ‘potential amount of loss’.

Answer 9

Risk

Question 10

Nature of Construction Site
1. Construction work is _____, and
constantly changing in nature.

Answer 10

dynamic, diverse

Question 11

Nature of Construction Site
2. ____ contractors and subcontractors

Answer 11

Multiple

Question 12

Nature of Construction Site
3. ____ turnover; ____laborers

Answer 12

High ;unskilled

Question 13

Nature of Construction Site
4. Constantly changing _____with other work
groups.

Answer 13

relationships

Question 14

Nature of Construction Site
5. Construction workers are at _____ to
various hazards and risks that can result in injury,
illness, permanent disability, or even death.

Answer 14

risk of exposure

Question 15

Nature of Construction Site
6. Busy and _____ management

Answer 15

over-stressed

Question 16

Nature of Construction Site
7. ______ deadlines and constraints

Answer 16

Time and budget

Question 17

Global OSH Situationer
International Labour Organization (ILO) Report
>_____ Accidents Reported
>____ of which are FATAL
>_____ work-related
illnesses/diseases reported

Answer 17

278 Million
350,000
160 Million

Question 18

Global OSH Situationer
>____ workers DIE every year
>More than _____ work fatalities occur
every month
>More than ____ everyday
> ____ every minute

Answer 18

2,000,000
100,000
5,000
4

Question 19

Construction Industry
· At least ____ fatalities occur at construction
sites, around the world, every year
· 1 fatal accident occurs every _____
· Around ___ of all fatalities at work (1 in every 6)
are construction fatalities.

Answer 19

60,000
10 minutes
17%

Question 20

With highly mobile population of workers and different contractors working on
dangerous construction sites at
the same time, ______ continues to be a major cause of death and disabilities.

Answer 20

CONSTRUCTION

Question 21

Why the need for OSH

Answer 21

SAFETY
- Family
- Regulatory Agency
- Production
- Quality
- Corporate Image
- Accident Costs
- Employee Health

Question 22

Workers will go home to their
families in safe conditions.

Answer 22

Family

Question 23

Ensure an organization meets
government or OSHA standards
allowing it to avoid penalties.

Answer 23

Regulatory Agency

Question 24

Maintain a workplace that
allows employees to perform
to the best of their abilities.

Answer 24

Quality

Question 25

Maintain a workplace that allows employees to perform to the best of their abilities.

Answer 25

Quality

Question 26

A culture of safety in the workplace refers to positive attitudes toward keeping employees safe while they do their jobs

Answer 26

Corporate Image

Question 27

Avoid preventable or additional costs to an organization or employees and allow organizations to lower premiums.

Answer 27

Accident Costs

Question 28

Use proactive strategies that reduce the risk of injury or illness before it happens.

Answer 28

Employee Health

Question 29

Direct cost of Accident

Answer 29

- Medical Expenses - Equipment Damage - Wasted raw materials - Insurance Premiums - Litigation Expenses

Question 30

Indirect Cost of Accident

Answer 30

1. Injured Workers 2. Other Employees 3. Supervisors 4. Replacement 5. Equipment

Question 31

Indirect Cost of Accident 1. Injured Workers

Answer 31

- Lesser productivity due to interruption on the day of injury - Loss in efficiency - Loss of income

Question 32

Indirect Cost of Accident 2. Other Employees

Answer 32

Loss of productivity due to: - Work stoppage out of curiosity - When assisting an injured person - Due to the inspection Loss in efficiency - out of sympathy for the injured - Additional cost due to completion of added work

Question 33

Indirect Cost of Accident 3. Supervisors

Answer 33

- Lost productivity - When assisting the injured - Due to an accident investigation - In preparing a report - During inspection

Question 34

Indirect Cost of Accident 4. Replacement

Answer 34

- Hiring or Training

Question 35

Indirect Cost of Accident 5. Equipment

Answer 35

- Downtime

Question 36

Humane Aspect

Answer 36

-Sorrow due to loss -Hardships and inconveniences -Physical pain/discomfort -Psychological problems

Question 37

Mathematics of Accidents + ADDS to your ____ - SUBTRACTS from your ____ x MULTIPLIES your ____ / DIVIDES worker from ____ % DISCOUNTS your ____

Answer 37

Troubles Profits Losses Manager Successes