TOPIC 2: Construction Premises Flashcards
Construction Premises
- General Construction Site Safety
- Construction Site planning
- Safety Warning and Safety Signs
- Safe Access and Egress
- Temporary Fire Protection Requirements
- Electrical Safety
- Confined Spaces
- Housekeeping
Construction sites can be incredibly dangerous places,
with countless hazards that can cause serious injury or
even death. From falls and electrocutions to struck-by
and caught-in incidents, construction workers face
numerous risks every day. That’s why safety must be a
top priority on every construction site. By implementing
best practices and following regulations, employers and
workers can help ensure that everyone stays safe and
healthy while on the job.
- GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY
TRUE OR FALSE: Construction sites can be incredibly dangerous places,
with countless hazards that can cause serious injury or
even death.
TRUE
From _____, construction workers face
numerous risks every day
falls and electrocutions to struck-by
and caught-in incidents
What is site planning?
A ____ in architecture is a drawing that shows the
existing and proposed conditions of a parcel of land and
the arrangement of buildings, parking, drives,
landscaping, and any other structure that is part of a
development project.
site plan
A site plan also shows the
access,
drainage,
privacy,
slopes,
tree cover, and
utility lines of
the site.
is the process of creating a site
plan according to the zoning code of the area.
Site planning
The absence of appropriate
construction site layout leads to an incorrect designation of location for materials and machinery, as a result,
double or triple handling of materials would be required. However, a well- planned construction site layout
causes the increase of safety and
productivity, a decline in areas
required for temporary construction, and maximum utilization.
- Construction Site planning
TRUE OR FALSE: The absence of appropriate construction site layout leads to a correct designation of location for materials and machinery, as a result,
double or triple handling of materials would be required.
FALSE: The absence of appropriate construction site layout leads to an incorrect designation of location for materials and machinery, as a result,
double or triple handling of materials would be required.
What are construction site layout considerations?
- Site Access
- Site Offices
- Workers Accommodation
- Storage Considerations
- Considerations for Temporary Services
- Plant Considerations
- Fencing Considerations
- Safety and Health Considerations
The suitability of the roads to transport all requirements for the suggested construction site and for general circulation should also be examined.
- Site Access
One of the first temporary facilities you need to set up is the construction____. The serves as the hub of the construction site. Workers sign in and out here. The team will often be briefed on daily tasks, check documents and schedules, and may even receive inductions at this location.
- Site Offices
Accommodation considerations include the type and expected number of staff at the construction site, determining the location of offices to provide quick and easy access for visitors, while also offering a good view of the construction site.
- Workers Accommodation
When setting up storage at the construction site, many factors need to be considered. These include the type and quantity of materials, suitable weather and security protections, and the provision of sufficient storage space along with adequate working areas around the storage.
- Storage Considerations
the location of the required services, and the timing in which these services are needed. Coordination between the various services operating at the site is fundamental.
- Considerations for Temporary Services
The contract may specify the type of fencing required. In this regard, the area’s record of vandalism can help determine whether fencing is necessary.
- Fencing Considerations
The plant type, timing, and location of its requirements should be considered when setting a construction layout plan. If the plant is stationary, designate a suitable area for its placement and provide a solid, stable foundation.
- Plant Considerations
The considerations discussed so far should meet the minimum requirements of the applicable health and safety regulations.
- Safety and Health Considerations
ISO 7010, BS WN ISO 7010
Safety Warning and Safety Signs
is a safety standard that safety signs must meet across Europe.
ISO 7010
requires signs to be available for the prevention of accidents, information on health hazards, fire protection, and emergency evacuation.
ISO 7010:2011
is the UK’s selection of symbols designed for safety signs, in accordance with the ____ series for design principles. This standard ensures that all symbols are recognized internationally.
BS EN ISO 7010; BS ISO 3864
Different Types of Safety Signs Used on Construction Sites
Mandatory Signs
Prohibition Signs
Warning Signs
Fire Safety Signs
Emergency Information Signs
Danger Signs
- Warning, You Have Been Warned, Be Careful,
Be Aware
- Yellow or Amber
- Mandatory, You Must Do, Obey
- Blue
Danger Alarm, Prohibition, Do Not, You Must, Stop It If You
Are
- Red