Thursday, April 17, 2014

Construction Safety Measures And Tower Crane Inspections

By Essie Osborn


There are a lot of constructions sites in this modern day. Many businesses in any fields are building their names and their infrastructures everywhere. You sure can see all these in any parts of the world. It is easy to say that these are signs of improvement as there will be many jobs that will be offered after these buildings are constructed. In relation to this, there are also accidents happen. These are things that are out of our control. We never know what could happen, so it is always best to impose proper safety precautions for everyone.

In every company that has an operation ongoing, you will really see a tower crane. This is one of the most important equipment that a construction company should have. That being said, proper tower crane inspections should be done. Aside from that, there should always be signs everywhere for everyone to see. Here are some more ways to successfully observe safety within and outside your construction area.

Take time to walk through the area. You must make sure that you check every corner of it. Take note of the things which you think needs improvement. Make sure that you have all the things written especially the ones that needs immediate attention.

Give proper training for all your workers. They must be familiar with all the procedures on how to keep the work environment safe. They must know what to do in case of emergencies. Proper training and application is best. Conducting different kinds of drills related to the lessons given to them is also very helpful.

Make sure that all your workers know what each equipment and machines are used for. Give them enough knowledge about each tool provided for them. Always let them know how important every work tool is. If there are anything they need not to touch, label it. There are equipment that only experts know how to operate.

Also, let workers know about the machines that does not work the way it should be. They should which ones are okay to use and which ones are not. You should have damaged machines placed in a room exclusively. That being said, segregating them should not be enough, they must also be fixed as soon as possible.

Make sure that you have all the gears needed to properly implement safety. This should include hard hats, harnesses and all other stuff. They should all be in good condition and workers must be trained on how to use it.

Always be ready with any kinds of accidents may it be intense or minimal. Always check if you have enough things needed in your emergency kit. Remember that anything can happen. Having a nurse for your company would be the best idea.

You need to have signs to let outsiders know about the operation being done in that certain area. They should be able to know which place should not be stood on or until what meters should they be far from the site. In case they need to talk to someone working in the area, they should also be given safety gears. You should also meet the standards of the administration called Occupational Safety and Health Administration. You need to follow what is being asked and have the things that is needed to ensure full safety on the area. If ever your company has other groups that checks on this aspect, make sure that your project has been properly evaluated.




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