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Why is Health and Safety in Construction So Important

WEBOkay; those of us in the building game don’t see it as being particularly dangerous, probably because we are all a bit thick! Health and safety weren’t the first priorities for many professionals in construction during the previous decades. However, the HSE rate three occupations as being highly dangerous and a threat to life. The first two

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What are the common safety violations in construction work

WEBAnd the fines that came from those citations totalled over $80 million. Let’s explore the four most common safety violations in construction work cited by OSHA and what you can do to prevent them on your job sites. These safety violation examples include: 1. Slips, trips, and falls. OSHA standard 1926.501 describes an employer’s duty to

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The Ultimate Cheat Sheet On Construction Phase Health And …

WEBEvery construction company has its own master copy Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan – all ready to print off or e-mail to all and sundry! Every risk and health hazard has already been considered and countered! Plus a lot that won’t exist on that project! There it is!

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7 tips for managing health and safety in construction efficiently

WEBFree eBook: Guide to a digitised QHSE organisation 7 ways to better manage health and safety in your construction projects. Improving your health and safety practices can bring benefits like better labour productivity and quality, higher worker morale, enhanced recruiting and retention practices, and more—you can use the following 7 tips …

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Workplace safety in construction: Then vs now – Letsbuild

WEBWorkplace safety laws establish regulations designed to eliminate personal injuries, both physical and psychological, occurring in the workplace and the Statue protecting the health and safety of workers in the workplace is OSHA or The Occupational and Safety Health Administration.. The factor that led the Congress to establish OSHA …

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QHSE in construction: A detailed guide – Letsbuild

WEBQHSE stands for Quality, Health, Safety and Environment management as defined by the ISO14001, ISO9001 and OHSAS18001 standards. It has different names across the world such as SEHQ and QESH but the core concept is always the same. Simply put, QHSE is a detailed system that offers a concrete context within which all …

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The modern QHSE manager’s role in today’s construction

WEBThe QHSE manager is the one responsible for investigating and recording quality non-conformances and takes the lead in root cause analysis and corrective actions. Additionally, the QHSE manager is responsible for collecting, analysing and reporting quality, health, safety and environment statistics to higher management.

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How HSE managers can share their expertise to stay ahead of the

WEBThis article is based on the third edition of the Health and Safety Guide 65’s Managing for Health and Safety published by the Health and Safety Executive in 2013 and is a general guidance to complying with the law.. This guide will help any company or HSE manager to address specific HSE (health, safety and environment) issues by using the …

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The importance of OKRs and KPIs in your HSE – Letsbuild

WEBOKRs and KPIs. Your Objective and Key Results (OKRs) tell you where to go and whether you’re there or not, while your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) measure and track your specific objectives. KPIs are a very valuable tool in tracking lagging or leading performance, and tracking them should be a crucial part of the HSE manager.

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Construction checklists

WEBConstruction checklists enable you to have a seamless and organised workflow, which facilitates optimal productivity. Construction checklists allow you to link important elements in your construction project. Construction checklists detail specific information of activities and phases in your project.

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Common hazards and dangers in the construction industry …

WEBAside from falls, slips and trips are a common occurrence in the construction site. Adding to heights, uneven surfaces, obstacles, slippery surfaces, trailing cables, holes and random materials are spread everywhere on the site, so it isn’t a surprise that slips and trips happen almost daily. Every year, slips and trips cause around 1000

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10 construction safety tips to improve your HSE performance

WEBHere are 10 construction site safety tips that can help you improve your HSE processes: 1. Provide strong safety culture leadership 2. Have a comprehensive HSE management system 3. Integrate safety into the business process 4. POLICE your HSE programme 5. Take a rational disciplined approach to HSE 6. Practice accountability for …

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A discussion of the benefits following HSE digitalisation

WEBDigitalisation produces better and more efficient work processes, replacing manual and pen-and-paper work methods, and enabling big data collection, better analyses, and improved decision-making. Benefits include: Reduced risks. Fewer accidents. Fewer employee absence and turnover rates. Solves manpower shortage. Fewer dealings with …

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Level up your QHSE balanced scorecard – Letsbuild

WEBThere are three levels of control for this kind of health and safety management system (HSE, 2001): Level 3- effective workplace precautions provided and maintained to prevent harm to people at the point of risk. Level 2- risk control systems (RCSs): the basis for ensuring that adequate workplace precautions are provided and …

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Mental health in construction: The ugly truth – Letsbuild

WEBMental disorders in construction: The striking stats. Just some of the frightening mental health statistics: “Substantial mental distress is associated with both injury rate and self-reported pain.”. – Nih.gov. “Low-skilled male construction workers had the greatest risk, at 3.7 times above the national average.”. – ONS.

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Why your general contractor needs to have insurance – Letsbuild

WEBDamage Claims –The insurance covers the cost of repair for damages caused by the contractor while doing work on your property. Injury Claims – The contractor’s liability insurance covers any court judgments and medical or funeral expenses should anyone get injured while on duty. This is different from workers’ compensation …

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What are preliminaries in construction contracts

WEBPreliminaries in construction contracts are necessary to deliver a finished project while maintaining your ideal profit margin. Construction companies, contractors, and project managers must account for all prelims in their contracts—overlooking these costs can lead to disputes down the road and overrun your contingencies.

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