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Health & Safety in Construction

P.P.EPersonal Protective

EquipmentCopyright © Andy Price 2007

• Well fitted hard hat

• Date ?!

Head Protection

Copyright © Andy Price 2007

Some do’s & don’ts

1. Make sure that the hat is adjusted to a snug but not tight fit.

2. Do not write or draw on the hat as this can weaken the protective surface.

3. Check date to see if hat is too old.4. Do not throw hats around, place them in a

clean environment.5. If you see the blue/white hat sign put your hat

on! It’s the LAW!


• Goggles, not glasses• Lenses always kept clean

Eye Protection


Remember…….

Your eyes are a lifeline to work & leisure, try driving your precious car without them! It takes very little to destroy them, a spark, a piece of metal or even cement dust could harm them. Prescription glasses offer NO protection, in fact it could make things worse! Copyright © Andy Price 2007

• Good quality ear muffs

Ear Protection


Protecting your ears and hearing isn’t as obvious protecting your eyes, but the fact that you can’t see the damage does not mean it isn’t happening. Noise levels over 90db for long periods can permanently damage your hearing.

Wear good quality ear protectors or “in the ear” type foam plugs. Ear protectors are designed to filter out damaging frequencies but allow you to hear important stuff like “Watch out below!”


• Good quality, fitting mask

Lung Protection


Let’s take a look at respiratory equipment……As your eyes are to work & leisure, the lungs are your most fundamental connection to life itself. Protect them from:

WOOD DUST

ASBESTOS DUST

PAINT/VARNISH/GLUE FUMES

And remember, if it smells bad it probably is bad for your lungs.


WOOD DUST

• Wood dust is organic/vegetable matter and should be prevented from entering the body at all costs. Once inside, the potential for harm is enormous. Cancer, lung infections being the most obvious.

• Oak dust can cause throat cancer and the glues in particle boards can be a serious threat to health.

• Asthma & migraine can be triggered by fine dust found in woods like IROKO.


Manual Lifting and Handling

Do you want to put your back out?………

No? Then lift it like this………


Hoists and cranesMake sure area is clear

Learn the new hand signals for moving on site

Hats, boots and gloves !

Remember! It’s a team effort that will get it right


Do you want to end up like this ?

Of course you don’t, so make sure the ladder is safe and is rated for the load you want to carry.


Hand Protection• Suitable gloves for the appropriate

job

• Hands are clean before eating

• Barrier creams


• Good quality, sturdy boots – steel capped

• Always keep clean and polished

• Oil-resistant soles

Foot Protection


• Work address

• First Aider

• Calling for assistance

• Accident book

• Stay calm, don’t panic

What to do in the case of an accident

Do you know why you need this information ?

If you need to direct emergency services.

the first aider will know what to do next

you might need to stay with the injured person while someone else calls for help

Proof that might be needed later on if a claim is made.

You can make important decisions better.

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