BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MANAGEMENT

SUBMITTED BY:
B.ANNA DIVYA SHREE

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CH.S.S.V.L.HANISHA

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P.VINEETHA

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IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY

Safety in construction is a prime

requisite but it is often neglected
on work site.
With the advancement of
construction technology the need
for proper attention to safety
aspects has become more essentials
for human, economic and other
considerations.
The wide range of construction and
building activities involving complex

IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY

Proper steps should be taken to

improve safety on construction site
so that loss of limb and life,
suffering and damage resulting
from avoidable accidents is
prevented.
Promotion of safety measures at
site will result in a better work
environment, higher productivity
and greater contentment among
workers.

IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY

Most of the accidents in

construction industry happen due to
lack of proper education and
training in regard to safety
measures and also because of
negligence and ignorance on the
part of either the worker or
management or both.
It is a well known fact that the
construction industry in india
employs more labour than any other

IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY

The construction industry is also

one of the least organised and as a
result there is scope for the
exploitation of labour.
In a country like India, safety is very
important because of lack of social
security to the family left behind.
Thus, it becomes necessary to
consider certain safety measures to
prevent accidents.

SAFETY MEASURES

Prevention of accidents is a major aim of

construction management, both for
human and financial considerations.
Whatever the nature of construction
projects ,accidents are likely to occur
causing physical injury, casualties and
loss of money.
In order to prevent accidents at
construction site, certain safety measures
are to be taken in the following major
activities prove to risks of accidents.

SAFETY MEASURES

EXCAVATION
DRILLING AND BLASTING
HOT BITUMINOUS WORKS
SCAFFOLDING,LADDERS,FORMWORK AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
FABRICATION AND ERECTION
STORAGE
DEMOLITION

EXCAVATION

[IS:3764-1966]

Heavy equipment, such as excavating

machinery, tracks, dumpers etc., should be
kept away from the excavated sides at a
distance not less than the depth of the trench
or atleast 6m for trenches deeper than 6m.
In all works,an experienced and competent
supervisor should look after the excavation
work.
He should have authority to enforce safety
rules and prevent the use of defective or
unsafe appliances.

DRILLING AND
BLASTING[IS:4081-1967]

Vehicles to be used for transporting

explosives should be in good
condition with tight wooden or nonsparkling metal floor and sides.
Explosives and fuse lighters should
not be stored in a damp or wet
place or near oil, gas or steam pipes
or other sources of heat.
Any package containing explosives
should not be dragged,dropped or
handled roughly.

HOT BITUMINOUS WORKS

[IS:5916-1970]

Compressors,electrical installations
and other equipment such as
elevators and conveyors should
adequately protected from weather,
mechanical damage and dust
particles.
When heating and handling of hot
bituminous materials is to be done
in the open,sufficient stocks of
clean dry sand or loose earth should
be kept ready at the work site to

FABRICATION AND ERECTION

Worker engaged in erection work should

wear helmets and use safety belts to avoid
accidents.

Workers engaged in gas cutting and welding

operations should wear suitable gloves,
aprons, goggles and use proper screens.

Power cables for all equipment should be

properly insulated and protected from
damage and cuts.

STORAGE

Petroleum products should be

separately stored.
Smoking and open fires should be
strictly prohibited where these
products are stored.
Only required quantities of such
products should be stored at site.
Adequate fire fighting arrangements
should be provided at a site
particularly in areas where
petroleum products and timber are

DEMOLITION [IS:41301976]

During night time, red coloured

lights should be placed around the
barricades and entry of
unauthorised persons restricted.
On every demolition work,danger
signs should be provided at the
structure and doors giving access to
the structure.
Barricades should be erected
around the structure and atleast
two shall be provided for the escape

CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS

CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS
What is an accident ?
An unwanted, unplanned
event that causes injuries,
illnesses,
or
property
damage.
What is an incident ?
An unwanted, unplanned
event that almost causes
injuries,
illnesses,
or
property damage.

Accidents occur for many reasons. In

most industries people tend to look for
"things" to blame when an accident
happens, because it's easier than
looking for "causes," such as those
listed below. Consider the underlying
accident causes.

Have you been guilty of any of these

attitudes or behaviors?
If so,
you may have not been injured-but next
time you may not be so lucky.

TAKING SHORTCUTS

Every day we make decisions we

hope will make the job faster and
more efficient.

Time savers ever risk own safety, or

that of other crew members.

Shortcuts that reduce safety on the

job are not shortcuts, but an
increased chance to be injured.

BEING OVER-CONFIDENT

Confidence is a good thing.

Overconfidence is too much of a
good thing. "It'll never happen to
me" is an attitude that can lead to
improper procedures, tools, or
methods in your work. Any of these
can lead to an injury.

STARTING A TASK
WITH
INCOMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS

To do the job safely and right the first

time you need complete information.
Have you ever seen a worker sent to
do a job, having been given only a
part of the job's instructions? Don't
be shy about asking for explanations
about work procedures and safety
precautions. It isn't dumb to ask
questions; it's dumb not to.

POOR HOUSEKEEPING

When clients, managers or safety

professionals walk through your work
site, housekeeping is an accurate
indicator of everyone's attitude about
quality, production and safety. Poor
housekeeping creates hazards of all
types. A well maintained area sets a
standard for others to follow. Good
housekeeping involves both pride
and safety.

IGNORING SAFETY
PROCEDURES

Purposely failing to observe safety

procedures can endanger you and
your co-workers. You are being paid
to follow the company safety
policies-not to make your own rules.

Being "casual" about safety can lead to a

casualty!

MENTAL DISTRACTIONS
FROM WORK

Having a bad day at home and

worrying about it at work is a
hazardous combination. Dropping
your 'mental' guard can pull your
focus away from safe work
procedures. You can also be
distracted when you're busy
working and a friend comes by to
talk while you are trying to work.
Don't become a statistic because
you took your eyes off the machine
"just for a minute."

FAILURE TO PRE-PLAN
THE WORK

Being hasty in starting a task or

not thinking through the process
can put you in harms way. Instead,
Plan Your Work and then Work
Your Plan!

SAFETY BENEFITS FOR

EMPLOYEES IN
CONSTRUCTION SITE

WHY BE CONCERNED WITH

SAFETY?

Safety is good business

Right thing to do
Employee morale / protection of
most valuable resource
Control costs (direct and indirect)
Safety and health excellence
correlates with business excellence
(quality, efficiency, profitability)

SAFETY IN THE VALUE CHAIN

Safety and Health issues must be

managed throughout the product
life-cycle.
The return on investment for
Safety & Health decisions is
greatest when the decisions are
made early in the life-cycle.

SAFETY EXCELLENCE MODEL requires

Management
Commitment
Systems

Employee
Involvement

Safety and Health

Site Leadership

WAYS TO INVOLVE
EMPLOYEES

Regular communication with employees

on the subject of safety, risk, and hazards
Provide access to information
Provide ways to participate in the program
e.g., worksite self inspections, safety
and health annual evaluation process,
incident investigation
Provide ways to report hazards, injuries
and make recommendations to control
hazards

SAFETY AND HEALTH SITE

LEADERSHIP
KEY CRITERIA

Multiple Roles
Leader, Facilitator, Internal
Consultant, and Change Agent
Partner with Management
Placement and Organizational
Structure
Authority and Responsibility to
act when needed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Technical expertise
People skills

SAFETYS ROLE IN
BUSINESS
FUNCTIONS
FINANCE /
ACCOUNTING

STRATEGY

OPERATIONS
SAFETY
and
HEALTH

MARKETING /
RISK
COMMUNICATION

MANAGEMENT /
ORGANIZATIONAL
BEHAVIOR

The Center for Business and Public Policy at Georgetown University

CASE STUDIES

Review the impact of safety

programs on the bottom line in
several industries:
Construction
Foundry
Healthcare (Nursing Homes)
Auto Parts Manufacturing
Insurance
Pharmaceutical

STADIUM CONSTRUCTION CASE

STUDIES

A number of
stadiums were
built in the
past few years

MILLER PARK STADIUM

3 workers killed

July 1999 crane collapse caused the

deaths of 3 construction workers.

Hours before collapse of Big

Blue

After collapse of Big

Blue

THE DESTRUCTION WAS

EXTENSIVE

It is not just in the USA

19 workers
died
building
the
Olympic
Facilities in
Athens for
the 2004
Summer
Games.

SOLDIER FIELD

RESULTS

The Days away from work cases

were at 1.7 per 100 person years,
the national average was 3.4.
This partnership has demonstrated
the cooperative effort that can exist
between labor unions, construction
management, state consultation,
insurance carriers/brokers and
OSHA.

SAFETY IS NOT AN
EXPENSE -IT IS AN INVESTMENT

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