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TOPIC 1: Introduction in Construction Safety Management Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

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

A

Construction

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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.

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Site risks

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Site risks can include

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  • 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.
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5
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Minimum Level of PPE

A
  1. Helmet
  2. Vest
  3. Safety shoe
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6
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  • is free from risk and danger
A

Safety

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7
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  • is defined as an unexpected and desirable
    event resulting in damage or harm
A

Accident

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8
Q
  • is an unsafe condition or activity, that if left
    uncontrolled can contribute to an accident.
A

Hazards

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9
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  • is the assessment of ‘probability of loss’ and
    ‘potential amount of loss’.
A

Risk

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10
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Nature of Construction Site
1. Construction work is _____, and
constantly changing in nature.

A

dynamic, diverse

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Nature of Construction Site
2. ____ contractors and subcontractors

A

Multiple

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Nature of Construction Site
3. ____ turnover; ____laborers

A

High ;unskilled

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Q

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

A

relationships

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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.

A

risk of exposure

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Nature of Construction Site
6. Busy and _____ management

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over-stressed

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16
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Nature of Construction Site
7. ______ deadlines and constraints

A

Time and budget

17
Q

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

A

278 Million
350,000
160 Million

18
Q

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

A

2,000,000
100,000
5,000
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19
Q

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.

A

60,000
10 minutes
17%

20
Q

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.

A

CONSTRUCTION

21
Q

Why the need for OSH

A

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

22
Q

Workers will go home to their
families in safe conditions.

A

Family

23
Q

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

A

Regulatory Agency

24
Q

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

A

Quality

25
Q

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

A

Quality

26
Q

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

A

Corporate Image

27
Q

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

A

Accident Costs

28
Q

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

A

Employee Health

29
Q

Direct cost of Accident

A
  • Medical Expenses
  • Equipment Damage
  • Wasted raw materials
  • Insurance Premiums
  • Litigation Expenses
30
Q

Indirect Cost of Accident

A
  1. Injured Workers
  2. Other Employees
  3. Supervisors
  4. Replacement
  5. Equipment
31
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Indirect Cost of Accident
1. Injured Workers

A
  • Lesser productivity due to interruption on the day of injury
  • Loss in efficiency
  • Loss of income
32
Q

Indirect Cost of Accident
2. Other Employees

A

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

33
Q

Indirect Cost of Accident
3. Supervisors

A
  • Lost productivity
  • When assisting the injured
  • Due to an accident investigation
  • In preparing a report
  • During inspection
34
Q

Indirect Cost of Accident
4. Replacement

A
  • Hiring or Training
35
Q

Indirect Cost of Accident
5. Equipment

A
  • Downtime
36
Q

Humane Aspect

A

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

37
Q

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

A

Troubles
Profits
Losses
Manager
Successes

38
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A

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