Construction general
For the vast majority of cases yes - on almost all construction sites the risks of head injury are such that the law requires head protection to be worn. Construction work should be organised to minimise this risk, for example: preventing objects falling by using scaffolds with toe boards and, if necessary, brick guards. But if after organising work to minimise the risk of head injury, the risks still remain, you should: Ensure all workers are provided with, and wear, suitable head protection. This is necessary to comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992 which, from 6 April applies to the provision and wearing of head protection on construction sites following the revocation of the Construction (Head Protection) Regulations 1989.
First aid in the construction sites is about providing workers with prompt, easily accessible, and appropriate first aid treatment. Depending on your workplace, some or all of the following might be needed: Occupational first aid attendants with the training appropriate for the type of workplace, number of workers, and time to a hospital. Proper facilities, such as first aid rooms or dressing stations. First aid kits with appropriate types and quantities of supplies. A record-keeping system so incidents can be logged. Appropriate means of transporting injured workers to medical aid. Effective means of communication between first aid attendants and workers served, and for the first aid attendant to call for assistance..
An appointed person is someone who is nominated to take charge of first aid arrangements, such as looking after the first aid kit and calling an ambulance in an emergency. A first aider is someone who is qualified to give first aid treatment in the event of an injury or illness. Responsibilities. Appointed person.
Safety
At BKJ Construction & Remodeling, we take Safety, Health and Environmental Protection seriously. Our uncompromising safety policy covers safety of workers & our environment, waste management and proper disposal. We ensure that personal protection equipment is issued and used by all workers, and conduct safety induction programs regularly for all our employees.
Implementation of quality monitoring systems and
procedures of international standards.
To methodically evaluate our quality control
systems and procedures through periodic internal
audit and strive for continuous improvement.
Continuous motivation of our personnel to improve
the quality of all our services.
Optimum compliance with all contractual requirements
Construction sites are dangerous places to work. Follow these 10 simple construction site safety rules to keep yourself, and others, safe. From wearing your PPE, to following procedures, you can help make your site a safer place to work, and prevent accidents 10 Simple Construction Site Safety Rules.
Wear your PPE at all times. When you enter the site,
make sure you have the PPE you need. ...
Do not start work without an induction. ...
Keep a tidy site. ...
Do not put yourself or others at risk. ...
Follow safety signs and procedures. ...
Never work in unsafe areas. ...
Report defects and near misses. ...
Never tamper with equipment.
If in doubt, ask
The occupational safety and health (OSH) law and regulations are mandatory for every construction project to uphold. Responsibilities to ensure the safety and health at the workplace lies with those who create the risk and with those who work with the risk.
