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You’re starting a new construction project. What safety measures should you prioritize?

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Safety is a crucial aspect of any construction project, but it can be challenging to know where to start and what to focus on. In this article, you will learn about some of the most important safety measures that you should prioritize when you are starting a new construction project. These measures will help you prevent accidents, injuries, and legal issues, as well as ensure the quality and efficiency of your work.

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Jit Kakad

Senior Project/Programme Manager
Derrick Mbonye

Civil Engineer

1 Identify the hazards

The first step in ensuring safety is to identify the potential hazards that your project may face. These could include environmental factors, such as weather, terrain, and noise, as well as human factors, such as equipment, materials, and workers. You should conduct a thorough risk assessment before you begin your project, and update it regularly as the project progresses. A risk assessment will help you determine the likelihood and severity of each hazard, and the appropriate control measures to mitigate them.

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Derrick Mbonye

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Refer to the lessons learned register, issue log, and risk register from previous projects to identify hazards that may affect the project. Conduct a meeting with the parties responsible for executing the project to discuss project execution and expected hazards. Carry out a risk assessment and update the risk register. Request for a method statement from the executing parties to confirm that project execution will take into account the hazards. A site inspection is done to check that equipment and location are in a safe condition and this is done every day of the project duration before work starts. Also, ensure to carry out a toolbox talk at the start of each work day to discuss the inherent hazards and how to safeguard against them.

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‘Lade Ogunlaja

UN Women UK CSW69 Delegate | Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction UK 2024 | Project Manager | LB WiC Ambassador | Girls Under Construction Ambassador | Passionate Advocate for Alternative & Modular Housing
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Prior to beginning a new construction project, dangers must be identified. Identify any risks like falls, electrical dangers, or hazardous chemicals by conducting in-depth site evaluations with all applicable parties. Throughout the course of the project, this proactive strategy guarantees the implementation of specific safety measures to reduce hazards and safeguard personnel.

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Mudra Joshi

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Initiating a new construction project requires prioritizing safety measures. Begin with comprehensive employee training on site-specific hazards, emergency procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Conduct regular safety briefings and enforce a strict adherence to safety protocols. Implement visible signage and designated safety zones. Prioritize equipment maintenance and inspections to ensure functionality. Establish clear communication channels for reporting concerns. Regularly review and update safety protocols in line with industry standards and regulations. In essence, a proactive and comprehensive approach to safety is paramount for a successful construction project.

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2 Train your workers

The second step in ensuring safety is to train your workers on the best practices and procedures for your project. Training should cover topics such as personal protective equipment, emergency response, fire prevention, electrical safety, and fall protection. You should also provide specific training for any tasks that require special skills or certifications, such as operating heavy machinery, handling hazardous substances, or working at heights. Training should be delivered by qualified instructors, and documented by records and certificates.

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‘Lade Ogunlaja

UN Women UK CSW69 Delegate | Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction UK 2024 | Project Manager | LB WiC Ambassador | Girls Under Construction Ambassador | Passionate Advocate for Alternative & Modular Housing
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When starting a new construction project, it is imperative that your personnel receive training. Conduct thorough safety training sessions that address identifying hazards, using equipment correctly, and emergency protocols. Giving employees the information and abilities to recognize and handle risks raises general awareness of safety and lowers the possibility of on-site mishaps.

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3 Communicate effectively

The third step in ensuring safety is to communicate effectively with your workers, subcontractors, clients, and stakeholders. Communication is essential for establishing expectations, coordinating activities, reporting incidents, and providing feedback. You should use clear and consistent channels of communication, such as meetings, emails, phone calls, and signs. You should also encourage a culture of openness and trust, where workers can raise concerns, ask questions, and report problems without fear of retaliation.

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‘Lade Ogunlaja

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Effective communication is essential when addressing safety in a new construction project. Establish clear channels for communicating safety information, procedures, and updates to all team members. Encourage open communication, actively listen to concerns, and resolve any difficulties as soon as possible. Transparent communication promotes a safety-conscious culture and ensures that everyone is aware and working together to efficiently eliminate threats.

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4 Inspect and maintain

The fourth step in ensuring safety is to inspect and maintain your equipment, materials, and work site. Inspection and maintenance are vital for preventing malfunctions, defects, and damage that could cause accidents or delays. You should follow the manufacturer's guidelines and industry standards for inspecting and maintaining your equipment and materials. You should also keep your work site clean, organized, and secure, and remove any waste or debris that could pose a hazard.

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5 Monitor and review

The fifth step in ensuring safety is to monitor and review your project's performance and progress. Monitoring and reviewing are important for identifying and correcting any issues, gaps, or deviations that could affect safety or quality. You should use tools such as checklists, audits, reports, and feedback surveys to monitor and review your project. You should also keep records of any incidents, injuries, or near misses that occur, and analyze them to find the root causes and prevent recurrence.

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6 Follow the regulations

The sixth step in ensuring safety is to follow the relevant regulations and standards that apply to your project. Regulations and standards are designed to protect the health and safety of your workers, the public, and the environment. You should be aware of the local, state, and federal regulations and standards that govern your project, such as building codes, occupational safety and health laws, and environmental protection laws. You should also comply with any contractual or ethical obligations that you have with your clients or stakeholders.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Jit Kakad

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In the throws of construction activity about to commence there is a certain buzz that is palpable and for a good reason. The journey that project team has traveled up to this point is in itself remarkable given the various hurdles passed along the way. Therefore looking from outside in is challenging but necessary to ensure key elements are not missed. This can range from clients BAU (business as usual) impact, degree of supply chain embedded into works programme and cash flow management. Above all there is the impact of any legislation changes that may now apply.

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1 Identify the hazards

2 Train your workers

3 Communicate effectively

4 Inspect and maintain

5 Monitor and review

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