CONSTRUCTION MANPOWER AND SAFETY

• CONSTRUCTION MANPOWER AND SAFETY


  It measures and practices aimed at ensuring the safety and well being of construction workers on job sites. It is the combination of technical knowledge, training, and continuous improvement.
• Basic Occupational Safety and Health


  it is the fundamental and essential concept that encompasses the different laws, policies, and procedures that are in place to promote a safe and healthy work environment for employees.
• Basic Occupational Safety and Health Training is “Pursuant to the Rule1030 of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) amended by DO 16, Series of 2001.”
• Construction Occupational Safety and Health Training is one of the 40-hour mandatory training for all safety officers in the construction industry. As required by the Occupational Safety and Health Standards and DOLE Department Order 13, a sufficient number of trained safety officers must be employed by all construction companies
• Construction Occupational Safety and Health


  The objective of - Training is to protect every working man against the danger of injury, sickness, or death through safe and healthy working conditions. The standards apply to the construction industry which is covered under other standards.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration


  The - (OSHA) is a federal agency in the United States committed to safeguarding worker health and safety
• REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11058


  AN ACT STRENGTHENING COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF
• SECTION 2. COVERAGE


  This Act shall apply to all establishments, projects, sites, including Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) establishments, and all other places where work is being undertaken in all branches of economic activity, except in the public sector
• SECTION 5. WORKERS’ RIGHT TO KNOW


  The right to safety and health at work shall be guaranteed. All workers shall be appropriately informed by the employer about all types of hazards in the workplace, provided access to training and education on chemical safety, and to orientation on the data sheet of chemical safety, electrical safety, mechanical safety, and ergonomical safety
• SECTION 6. WORKERS’ RIGHT TO REFUSE UNSAFE WORK


  The worker has the right of refusal to work without threat or reprisal from the employer if, as determined by the DOLE, an imminent danger situation exists in the workplace that may result in illness, injury or death, and corrective actions to eliminate the danger have not been undertaken by the employer
• SECTION 6. WORKERS’ RIGHT TO REPORT ACCIDENTS


  Workers and their representatives shall have the right to report accidents, dangerous occurrences, and hazards to the employer, to the DOLE and to other concerned government agencies exercising jurisdiction as the competent authority in the specific industry or economic activity
• MANPOWER


  -IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IS THE WORKING FORCE THAT IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS, SUCH AS PLANNING, ERECTING AND MODELING THE BUILDINGS. THEY USE THEIR KNOWLEDGE TO FINISH A TASK AND TO HELP TO MAKE THINGS MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE.
• site manager


  The - is the senior construction company representative on site. The site manager will generally be responsible to an office-based ‘contracts manager’.
• site manager


  his role is the supervision and management of all site-based staff employed by the company to ensure that the project is delivered within their contractual obligations.
• general foreman


  The role of - differs from that of a site foreman in that they must have an overall understanding of the different construction disciplines in order to organise all site teams, inspect their work and control the overall job.
• site foreman


  By contrast, a - generally oversees the work of one or two teams rather than multiple disciplines.
• site foreman


  The - (also sometimes known as construction foreman) is a key member of the contractor team, responsible for organizing construction works on site. One of the most important facets of the job is to ensure the health and safety of all personnel on the site.
• Trade Foreman.


  Provides general supervision of journeyman supervisors by prioritizing work assignments, establishing deadlines, and evaluating work performance, to ensure adherence to established trades shop practices.
• operative


  In construction, an ‘-’ is a term usually used to describe a skilled or semi-skilled worker who has some function that includes either operating machinery (including computers) or having a role on a production line in a manufacturing facility.
• Site engineers


  they perform a technical, organisational and supervisory role on construction sites. They may work as part of a group led by a section engineer, and their roles and responsibilities might include: Setting out, levelling and surveying the site. Checking the accuracy of plans, drawings and quantities. Assessing materials for suitability.
• site supervisor


  The role of a - generally involves the management and supervision of a construction site in accordance with health and safety guidelines. It is the responsibility of the site supervisor to assess hazards, determine risks, conduct regular inspections, and maintain a safety programme.
• contracts supervisor


  A ‘-’ based at the sub-contractors offices will travel to each site to ensure that contract works are executed efficiently and effectively.
• client's site inspector


  The - is directly appointed by the client; however, it is usual that this person is supplied by the consultant team
• CONSTRUCTION LABORERS


  Working onsite completing various manual jobs, general laborers perform a wide range of work including trench work, unloading, and other demands of the job site.
• SKILLED TRADESPEOPLE


  The role of - is to deal with performing specialized tasks (dependent on their specialized skills) to contribute to the construction, maintenance, repair, and production
• ELECTRICIAN 


  An - role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components.
• PLUMBERS


  they are skilled in working with pipes, fixtures, and fittings to ensure proper water supply, drainage, and sanitation in buildings
• CARPENTERS


  their role centers on crafting, constructing, and repairing wooden structures. Some types of - are finish carpentry, framing carpentry, renovation carpentry, and more.
• EQUIPMENT OPERATORS


  their role involves operating heavy machinery and various different pieces of equipment being used in construction and other related industries.
• ACCIDENT


  IS AN UNDESIRABLE OR UNFORTUNATE HAPPENING THAT OCCURS UNINTENTIONALLY AND USUALLY RESULTS IN HARM, INJURY, DAMAGE, OR LOSS; CASUALTY, MISHAP; AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS.
• Height-related Accidents


  Accidents such as falls from heights or ladders, being struck by

  falling objects, and scaffold collapses can result in traumatic

  injuries or fatality
• Demolition Accidents


  frequently occurs on construction sites and often

  involves using explosives which can place workers in imminent

  danger.
• trips and falls and slip and falls


  According to OSHA, - and - are among

  the most common causes of injury on construction sites.
• Fires and Explosions


  There are numerous conditions on construction sites that can

  lead to this. Chemical and gas leaks, equipment

  malfunctions, electrical issues, and improper handling of

  flammable materials can result in accidents.
• Crane and Forklift Accidents


  Cranes and forklifts are regularly used on construction sites and require special training to operate. These pieces of machinery can hold and carry loads weighing tons and must be operated with extreme caution.
• OSHA's fatal four


  Falls Caught-In or -Between Struck-By Electrocaution
• Personal Protective Equipment


  it refers to protective clothing to protect individuals from

  the risks of injury and infection while

  minimizing exposure to hazards. It serves as

  the final line of defense when engineering and

  administrative controls are insufficient in

  reducing or eliminating risks.
• PPE can provide “added protection” to the workers but “will

  not eliminate” the hazard.
• HARD HAT


  Provides protection from impact and penetration caused by objects hitting the head, and from limited electrical shock or burns.
• Bump Cap

  Provides protection from minor

  bumps, bruises and lacerations in

  work settings where hard hat

  protection is not required.