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I. BACKGROUND
2. Slips and falls – From stray tools and materials to uneven ground
or holes, there are many hazards on a construction site that could lead to
a dangerous slip, trip, or fall.
But just like what Peterson said in his Incident Theory, a hazard only exists
because there is a management that allowed it to exist. For short, we have
the power to have control over it. If we can determine potential harm ahead
of time, then we can also prepare prevention methods to counter it. Listed
below are some rules to follow to minimize work risks (Pat Maloney, 2015):
2. Keep it clean. Put up tools and materials when you’re done using them
and ensure your workspace is free of hazards. Keep all walkways clear
and free of debris to prevent unnecessary falls and slips.
6. Wear safety gear. Always wear the recommended safety equipment for
your job. Whether it’s a hard hat, goggles, gloves, or protective suit, these
items could save your life.
These are not just suggestions but an actual safety measures based
on Occupational Safety and Health Standards from Department of Labor &
Employment. “The Occupational Safety and Health Standards was
formulated in 1978 in compliance with the constitutional mandate to
safeguard the worker’s social and economic well-being as well as his
physical safety and health. Adopted through the tested democratic
machinery of tripartism, the 1978 Standards is considered as a landmark in
Philippine labor and social legislation.” (Department of Labor & Employment,
1989)
III. CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS
The saying goes as “When we gamble with safety, we bet with our
lives.” Therefore, the government should strengthen control on
construction industry regarding safety issue. The Legislative Department is
urged to materialize mandatory registration of sub-contractors and irregular
construction workers. Every construction worker even on the smallest
scale should enjoy benefits of a regular worker because he is putting his
life on a great danger even by just working at this industry. If not all, benefits
such as medical and life insurance should be legislated.
IV. REFERENCES
Minter, S. (1996, December 31). Dan Petersen: Why Safety is a People Problem.
Retrieved from EHS Today:
http://www.ehstoday.com/news/ehs_imp_32659
Philippine Statistics Authority. (2017). Safety and Health in the Workplace: Cases
of Occupational Injuries. LABSTAT Updates, 4-5.
Santolan, J. (2011, February 01). Ten workers die in construction accident in the
Philippines. International Committee of the Fourth International, p. 3.