Objectives - Construction Site Safety

State the legislation used for reporting accidents on construction sites.

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations

• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

Major types of emergencies that can occur on construction sites include:

• Fire, structural collapse, chemical spills, and electrical accidents

• Only fire emergencies

• Only medical emergencies

• Only equipment failure

Reportable injuries and diseases as per RIDDOR include which of the following?

• Fractures, amputations, occupational diseases, and loss of consciousness

• Common cold and mild headaches

• Minor cuts and bruises

• Seasonal allergies and muscle cramps

The authorised personnel involved in dealing with accident and emergency situations on construction sites are:

• Site safety officer

• Construction workers

• Project clients

• Suppliers

Actions taken when discovering an accident on a construction site include:

• Report the accident, provide first aid if safe, and secure the area.

• Ignore the accident and continue working.

• Wait for someone else to notice and act.

• Remove all evidence before reporting.

Good housekeeping on site is important because it helps to maintain safety and efficiency, and risk assessments and method statements are necessary to identify hazards and plan safe working methods.

• They help maintain safety and efficiency, and identify hazards and plan safe working methods.

• They are only required for legal compliance and paperwork.

• They are mainly for aesthetic purposes and do not affect safety.

• They are used to increase the speed of work without considering safety.

Types of hazards and correct storage of chemicals on site include:

• Identifying chemical hazards and storing chemicals in designated, labeled areas away from incompatible substances.

• Storing all chemicals together regardless of type.

• Ignoring hazard labels and storing chemicals in open containers.

• Placing chemicals near heat sources for easy access.

What is an accident? Fill in the blank: An accident is an ________, unplanned and uncontrolled event.

• unforeseen

• intentional

• scheduled

• controlled

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of emergency on site?

• Fire

• Bomb alerts

• Chemical spillage

• Floods

• Security alerts

Fill in the blank: All accidents, including near misses, must be reported to the ______ and Safety Executive (HSE) by employers.

• Health

• Work

• Public

• Environmental