ABSTRACT
Explain the factors which should be considered when carrying out an initial assessment of a site to identify signifi cant hazards and their risks ■ Explain the appropriate general site control measures needed in setting up and organising a site ■ Identify the health, welfare and work environment requirements on construction sites ■ Explain the hazards and appropriate control measures for violence at work ■ Explain the hazards and appropriate control measures for substance misuse at work ■ Explain the hazards associated with the movement of people on construction sites and the control measures for pedestrians ■
Principal health and safety issues on construction sites … Initial site assessment and surroundings … Site controls – planning, preparation and security … Site induction training … Site welfare facilities and work environment requirements … The causes and prevention of workplace violence and substance misuse … The hazards and control strategies for pedestrian safety on construction sites … Hazards and controls when working on a public highway … INITIAL SITE ASSESSMENT
PRINCIPAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES ON CONSTRUCTION SITES
These include:
■ safe place of work
■ protection against falls
■ fragile roofs
■ protection from falling objects
■ working over water
■ vehicles and traffi c routes
■ fi re and other emergencies
■ electricity
■ noise and vibration
■ health hazards
■ excavations
■ demolition.
