Construction Safety

Safety Considerations to take when working with Metals

Construction Safety

Safety Considerations to take when working with Metals Guest Post Most tools, appliances, equipment and many other items have metal as part of their construction. This is because, metal has all the qualities to keep places and items strong and stable at all times. This makes metal a precious resource to work with and use [...]

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The Inherent Dangers of Working at Heights

Construction Safety

The Inherent Dangers of Working at Heights Guest post by Keith Brown Work cannot always take place at ground level. This is especially true in the construction industry where workers are forced to work at various elevations above ground level. The higher they work, the more dangerous it becomes. In these unique working environments, new [...]

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KEEP BUILDING SITES SAFE OVER HOLIDAY BREAK

Construction Safety

Media Release – SafeWork SA – Monday 12 December 2011 KEEP BUILDING SITES SAFE OVER HOLIDAY BREAK SafeWork SA is urging the construction industry to do its utmost to ensure the safety of building sites being closed down over the Christmas/New Year break. “Unfinished residential and commercial building sites have the potential to be dangerous [...]

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Live Footage of Crane Collapse on Riverbank

Construction Safety

Live Footage of Crane Collapse on Riverbank Thanks to Michael M for sending this in

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Safety for Builders and Sub Contractors

Construction Safety

Safety for Builders and Sub Contractors  Guest Article by Linda Stephens from ACRIS Services One question we get asked all the time is ‘Why?’ • Why have I never been asked for anything before? • Why now, all of a sudden? • Why do I have to? • Why bother? • Why waste my time? [...]

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New Training Material for Mobile Plant Operators

Construction Safety

  NEW – RII09 learning materials from Easy Guides   At the end of September 2011 NSW WorkCover will no longer issue licenses for earthmoving plant and equipment. At the end of December 2011, the Queensland Department of Workplace Health and Safety will no longer issue licenses for earthmoving plant and equipment. As in other [...]

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CONVERTING TO HIGH RISK WORK LICENCE

Construction Safety

DON’T DELAY IN CONVERTING TO HIGH RISK WORK LICENCE SafeWork SA says workers cannot afford to delay any further in converting their pre- 1995 qualifications to operate forklifts, cranes, hoists and pressure equipment, or to perform rigging, dogging, or scaffolding work. The agency has recorded a dramatic rise in applications for new High Risk Work [...]

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Unsafe Balustrade Design

Balconies and Balustrades

Unsafe Balustrade Design       We received a letter today from a concerned parent regarding the design of a 1st floor balustrade that features horizontal railing that is very easily climbed by children (and is being climbed!). We have written a number of articles about this situation in the past. The BCA states that these [...]

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Top 6 Construction Site Hazards

Construction Induction

Top 6 Construction Site Hazards! By Christopher M. Hunter Construction sites are considered the most potentially hazardous and accident-prone parts of any working environment. Excessive exposure to these construction site hazards exposes workers to injury and possible death. To prevent this, a company should know how to identify and be aware of all possible dangers [...]

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Power Tool Safety

Construction Safety

Power Tool Safety Whether you are a do-it-yourself home improvement person, tradie or a contractor, power tool usage can seem self-explanatory. Many workers and home users forego reading the instructions, planning their tool usage, wearing the proper clothing, and remaining aware of the work surroundings. However, ignoring some simple details in proper power tool safety [...]

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hong kong bamboo scaffolding

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hong kong bamboo scaffolding. Checkout this series of photos of bamboo scaffolding: bamboo has long been used as an assembly material in china, particularly hong kong, because of its versatility. one of the most interesting applications of the wood is its structural function for scaffolding. extremely eco-friendly and cost-effective resource, it continues to be used [...]

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How to Make a Construction Safety Plan

Construction Safety

photo credit: gregor_y photo credit: WSDOT How to Make a Construction Safety Plan By Martin Sejas One of the most important documents that you must have before commencing work on a site is a Construction Safety Plan. In Australia, there is OHS legislation at both the Commonwealth and State level to ensure that all construction [...]

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Construction Risk Assessments

Construction Safety

The Construction Risk Assessments software package by Safety Services Direct consists contains over 60 generic examples of Building and Construction Risk Assessments for a wide variety of construction and construction related activities. Each of the construction risk assessments have been prepared to identify and assess the major risks associated with a task, operation or activity, [...]

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Skid Steer Loader Safety

Construction Safety

[picappgallerysingle id="9338041"] Skid Steer Loader Safety In construction and farming, skid steer loaders are one of the most helpful tools for small-space excavating and farming tasks.  However, because of their small size and bucket-heavy design, skid steer loaders can be one of the most dangerous tools with improper use.  Let’s look at some free safety [...]

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Guidelines for Tunnelling Risk Assessment

Construction Safety

Currently working on the risk management plan for a large tunneling project when I came across this really useful free risk assessment guideline from the International Tunnelling And Underground Space Association Although designed specifically for tunneling, it is generic enough to be used for any major construction project. Download here:

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New National Construction Induction Training Package

Construction Safety

Information from our friends at EASY GUIDES AUSTRALIA Warning: The only web address for this very reputable company is www.easyguides.com.au and we cannot guarantee the quality of the products sold by or information provided by any sites with connotations on this domain name. CONSTRUCTION INDUCTION LEARNING MATERIALS BOOMING! Our START UP PACK of learning materials [...]

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Top 4 Construction Accident Statistics

Construction Safety

Top 4 Construction Accident Statistics By Jessica A Parker Like any other working environment, those in the construction industry may experience work accidents from time to time. If the employee’s injury can be directly attributed to the mistakes of the employer, these accidents can lead to successful construction accident claims. While making work accident claims [...]

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Cyclone Safety Tips and Precautions

Construction Safety

We’ve recently been warned that on top of all the recent flooding,  QLD still faces a very serious threat from severe cyclones in the next week or so. Many injuries are caused by flying objects and structures not built according to latest building codes. The Qld Govt has produced this excellent guide covering what to [...]

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Safety Tips for Welders

Construction Safety

Welding Safety:  Beyond the Shields and Gloves All welders and most laymen know that a welder needs to wear a helmet/shield and gloves, however, there are many more safety precautions that a welder can take to ensure her own safety and the safety of anyone in her vicinity.  Let’s look at the safety beyond the [...]

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Free Safety Toolbox Talks

Construction Safety

  Safety Toolbox talks have become an important part of the safety culture at most major construction sites and other hazardous workplaces. They are a crucial activity for maintaining safety awareness and providing information about current hazards and issues. Safety Bob provides these free toolbox talks if you are struggling to come up with new ideas [...]

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24 Tips on Step Ladder Safety

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24 Tips on Step Ladder Safety By Lukman Nulhakiem Accident statistic shows that a third of all reported falls from height involves ladders and step ladders. At least three hundred people a year die in simple falls from ladders. There must be something wrong with the usage of step ladder if we look at both [...]

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Example of a Critical Lift Plan from IOC

Construction Safety

Iron Ore Canada have published this really good example of a critical lift plan Download here:

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CONSTRUCTION SITE WORKPLACE SAFETY PLAN

Construction Safety

Just found this great example of a Construction Site Safety Plan from Noel Arnold. Download Here SafetyPlans.com.au are currently offering a free guide to creating an OHS compliant Site Specific Safety Plan for your construction project. QBUILD provide this comprehensive construction safety plan to be followed by all personnel working on site. . Their workplace health and [...]

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Contractor Safety Management Plan Templates

Construction Safety

Contractor SMP Templates Any organisation employing contractors either for minor tasks or to complete large projects is just as responsible for their safety as it is for its own employees. Use these examples to develop your own Contractor Safety Management Plan 1. 2.

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Hazard Alert Concrete Pump Hoses

Construction Safety

THE ACT Office of Regulatory Services WorkCover has issued a hazard alert on operating concrete pump hoses. According to WorkCover ACT, it was notified of a fatality in Victoria where a worker died after being struck on the head by a concrete pump hose. The worker was smoothing concrete when a concrete pump slipped sidewards [...]

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Balconies and Balustrades

BCA

Each year, people are killed or seriously injured by either falling from balconies or being hit by objects which have fallen from balconies. Falls from upper storey windows has also led to fatalities. Balconies are used by adults and children for a range of activities including entertaining, playing, storage, relaxing and drying of clothes. Given [...]

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