General Construction Work Safety Guides (Chapter 9)

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General ConstructionGeneral Construction

Work Safety GuidesWork Safety GuidesChapter 9Chapter 9


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Safety and sanitation of the work areaSafety and sanitation of the work areain any project is the primary concern ofin any project is the primary concern ofmanagement. This is not only tomanagement. This is not only tosafeguard the interest of the workerssafeguard the interest of the workers

but also the general public.but also the general public.


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Personal Protection EquipmentPersonal Protection Equipment

A.A. Shoes and HardhatsShoes and Hardhats

Safety or suitable shoes should beSafety or suitable shoes should be

worn while on duty. When doingworn while on duty. When doingconcrete pouring work, masons mayconcrete pouring work, masons mayuse rubber boots. Similarly, whenuse rubber boots. Similarly, when

working in areas subject to dangerworking in areas subject to dangerfrom falling objects, hardhats shouldfrom falling objects, hardhats shouldbe wornbe worn..


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Personal Protection EquipmentPersonal Protection Equipment

(cont)(cont)B. Personnel Protective EquipmentB. Personnel Protective Equipment

2.2. Hand, face and eye protection shouldHand, face and eye protection should

be worn on welding jobs.be worn on welding jobs.3.3. Working leather gloves should beWorking leather gloves should be

worn, when handling sheet, piles orworn, when handling sheet, piles or

sharp objects.sharp objects.


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General ConstructionGeneral Construction

Work Safety GuidesWork Safety GuidesA.A. Excavation And ShoringExcavation And ShoringB.B. Pipe WorksPipe Works

C.C.

Manual HandlingManual Handling

D.D. Team Lifting and CarryingTeam Lifting and CarryingE.E. Mechanical HandlingMechanical HandlingF.F. Tools and SafetyTools and SafetyG.G. Equipment OperationEquipment OperationH.H. Loading and Unloading (company vehicles)Loading and Unloading (company vehicles)

I.I. Traffic Accidents Involving Company VehiclesTraffic Accidents Involving Company Vehicles


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A. Excavation and ShoringA. Excavation and Shoring

1.1. The Project Manager shall be responsibleThe Project Manager shall be responsiblefor investigating pre-excavation conditionsfor investigating pre-excavation conditions

in order to evaluate changes that mightin order to evaluate changes that mightoccur, or situations that might develop, andoccur, or situations that might develop, andin order to plan the job based on thesein order to plan the job based on thesefindings.findings.

2.2. Designs of shoring and bracings must beDesigns of shoring and bracings must besubmitted first to Project Managerssubmitted first to Project Managersoffice for approval.office for approval.


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Excavation and ShoringExcavation and Shoring

(cont)(cont)1.1. All open excavation should be barricaded toAll open excavation should be barricaded to

prevent pedestrians or vehicles from falling intoprevent pedestrians or vehicles from falling intothem.them.

2.2. Men working in ditches are always in danger ofMen working in ditches are always in danger ofbeing struck by objects and knocked into thebeing struck by objects and knocked into theditch. Tools and materials lying near ditchesditch. Tools and materials lying near ditchesshould be moved back several feet.should be moved back several feet.

3.3. Unless men working below ground are providedUnless men working below ground are providedwith overhead protection, materials or toolswith overhead protection, materials or toolsshould not be passed over their heads.should not be passed over their heads.


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(cont)(cont)1.1. No shovel, dragline or other digging machinesNo shovel, dragline or other digging machines

should be allowed to excavate close toshould be allowed to excavate close tounderground facilities that must be left in place.underground facilities that must be left in place.

2.2. When hand excavation is being done, workmenWhen hand excavation is being done, workmenshould be warned about driving picks, pavementshould be warned about driving picks, pavementbreakers or other powered tools through thebreakers or other powered tools through theenvelop of the buried facilities.envelop of the buried facilities.

3.3. Pick and shovel men working in excavations shouldPick and shovel men working in excavations shouldbe kept far apart to prevent injury to onebe kept far apart to prevent injury to oneanother.another.


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(cont)(cont)1.1. Materials excavated by machine should be thrownMaterials excavated by machine should be thrown

at least two feet from the edge of the excavation.at least two feet from the edge of the excavation.

2.2. Excavated materials should be placed at least 18Excavated materials should be placed at least 18

inches from the walls of the excavation unless toeinches from the walls of the excavation unless toeboards have been installed to prevent fall back.boards have been installed to prevent fall back.

3.3. Keep unauthorized persons, especially children,Keep unauthorized persons, especially children,out of the construction site; provide lineout of the construction site; provide linebarricades or post guards.barricades or post guards.

4.4. Make sure that nothing is left lying around thaMake sure that nothing is left lying around thatmay cause slipping or falling.may cause slipping or falling.


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(cont)(cont)1.1. When working along public highways or streets,When working along public highways or streets,

flagmen should be assigned, especially duringflagmen should be assigned, especially duringheavy traffic hours.heavy traffic hours.

2.2. Place pipe slings properly at lifting points beforePlace pipe slings properly at lifting points beforehandling or lowering pipe into trench.handling or lowering pipe into trench.

3.3. Stay clear while pipelines are being tested. AStay clear while pipelines are being tested. Abreak might cause injurybreak might cause injury

4.4. Loose pipe pieces, fittings, tools and otherLoose pipe pieces, fittings, tools and otherobjects should be kept out of the trench right-of-objects should be kept out of the trench right-of-way from the pipes that are being connected.way from the pipes that are being connected.


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(cont)(cont)1.1. Loose pipe pieces, fittings, tools andLoose pipe pieces, fittings, tools and

other objects should be kept out ofother objects should be kept out of

the trench right-of-way from thethe trench right-of-way from thepipes that are being connected.pipes that are being connected.

2.2. Wooden planks or steel mating mustWooden planks or steel mating must

provided on all excavation works forprovided on all excavation works forpublic/residentials conveniencespublic/residentials conveniences


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B. Pipe WorksB. Pipe WorksSafety requirements during pipe lying, welding, leakageSafety requirements during pipe lying, welding, leakagepress, test, fittings, and other civil works.press, test, fittings, and other civil works.

2.2. Trenches over 1.20 m. depth should be providedTrenches over 1.20 m. depth should be providedwith ramps or ladders to facilitate entrance andwith ramps or ladders to facilitate entrance andexit of personnel and equipment.exit of personnel and equipment.

3.3. In hand-excavated trenches, the ends of braces toIn hand-excavated trenches, the ends of braces tostringers should be secured to prevent the bracesstringers should be secured to prevent the bracesfrom being knocked out of place.from being knocked out of place.

4.4. In handling pipes, appropriate slings shall be utilizedIn handling pipes, appropriate slings shall be utilized

such that the pipe is well-balanced during lifting.such that the pipe is well-balanced during lifting.


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Pipe Works (cont)Pipe Works (cont)

1.1. When welding the bottom portion of a pipe inWhen welding the bottom portion of a pipe intrench to the previously laid pipe, the welder istrench to the previously laid pipe, the welder isrequired to gauge or grind the root pass beforerequired to gauge or grind the root pass before

applying the final passes.applying the final passes.2.2. When conducting hydrostatic test, all tesWhen conducting hydrostatic test, all testinstruments should first be calibrated properly.instruments should first be calibrated properly.

3.3. As pressure build-up approaches about 1/3 ofAs pressure build-up approaches about 1/3 ofspecified test pressure, all persons involved in thespecified test pressure, all persons involved in thetesting should be advice to stay clear of the pipetesting should be advice to stay clear of the pipeand flanges and immediate test area, expectingand flanges and immediate test area, expectingthose directly operating the pressure pump andthose directly operating the pressure pump andmonitorin the au e.monitorin the au e.


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C. Manual HandlingC. Manual Handling

1.1. When lifting objects, first make sure that yourWhen lifting objects, first make sure that yourposting is secure; assume squatting position withposting is secure; assume squatting position withback erect, and raise the object by straighteningback erect, and raise the object by straightening

legs.legs.2.2. Get a firm grip on the object to be lifted, seeingGet a firm grip on the object to be lifted, seeingto it that the hands as well as the object to beto it that the hands as well as the object to belifted are free from oil, grease or other slipperylifted are free from oil, grease or other slipperysubstances.substances.

3.3. When moving heavy objects, including tanks, pipesWhen moving heavy objects, including tanks, pipesor steel drums in any direction or an incline, ropesor steel drums in any direction or an incline, ropesor other tackle to control the motion should beor other tackle to control the motion should beused.used.


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Manual Handling (cont)Manual Handling (cont)

1.1. When handling pipes make sure theyWhen handling pipes make sure theyare securely tied and balanced toare securely tied and balanced to

avoid slippage.avoid slippage.2.2. Wear the prescribed asbestos handWear the prescribed asbestos hand

gloves when handling hot objects orgloves when handling hot objects or

materials.materials.


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D. Team Lifting and CarryingD. Team Lifting and Carrying

1.1. When two or more men must carry a single object,When two or more men must carry a single object,they should adjust the load so that it rides level.they should adjust the load so that it rides level.

2.2. When two men carry long sections of pipe orWhen two men carry long sections of pipe or

lumber, they should carry equal parts of leads;lumber, they should carry equal parts of leads;they should carry the lead on the same shouldersthey should carry the lead on the same shouldersand walk in step.and walk in step.

3.3. When a group of men carry along sections, orWhen a group of men carry along sections, orheavy objects like beam or pipe, the foremen shallheavy objects like beam or pipe, the foremen shalldirect the work and special tools should be useddirect the work and special tools should be usedwhenever possible (clamps, tongs, etc.)whenever possible (clamps, tongs, etc.)


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E. Mechanical HandlingE. Mechanical Handling

1.1. In lifting heavy loads, wire ropes withIn lifting heavy loads, wire ropes withslings are preferable to chains.slings are preferable to chains.

2.2. Provide suitable guard pads at aroundProvide suitable guard pads at around

sharp corner of steel before lifting.sharp corner of steel before lifting.3.3. Inspect all cables, seeing to it that thereInspect all cables, seeing to it that there

are no broken stands; kinking andare no broken stands; kinking andunraveling of the cable should be avoided.unraveling of the cable should be avoided.

4.4. Chains should be checked for cracks orChains should be checked for cracks orflaws.flaws.5.5. Check for elongation and rearing out ofCheck for elongation and rearing out of

chain links.chain links.


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Mechanical Handling (cont)Mechanical Handling (cont)

1.1. Hooks that are straightened or deformedHooks that are straightened or deformedor defective should not be used.or defective should not be used.

2.2.

The hooks working capacity should not beThe hooks working capacity should not beexceeded.exceeded.

3.3. Pulleys should be regularly inspected,Pulleys should be regularly inspected,particularly their pins, and kept wellparticularly their pins, and kept well

maintained.maintained.

4.4. Maintain proper alignment of sheaves andMaintain proper alignment of sheaves anddrums to avoid wear and tear of their sidesdrums to avoid wear and tear of their sidesas well as of the cable.as well as of the cable.


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F. Tools and SafetyF. Tools and Safety

1.1. Select the right tool required for the jobSelect the right tool required for the joband use it properly.and use it properly.

2.2. Never use a hand tool on or very close toNever use a hand tool on or very close toany moving part of a machine.any moving part of a machine.

3.3. Exercise care when handling orExercise care when handling ortransporting tools, particularly sharp ortransporting tools, particularly sharp or

pointed ones, to prevent damage to otherpointed ones, to prevent damage to otherproperties and injuries to persons.properties and injuries to persons.

4.4. Only the right pneumatic tool which is inOnly the right pneumatic tool which is ingood condition should be used for the job.good condition should be used for the job.


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Tools and Safety (cont)Tools and Safety (cont)

1.1. Grip the hand firmly with both hands on it. WhenGrip the hand firmly with both hands on it. Whenusing heavy pneumatic tools (such as jack hammer,using heavy pneumatic tools (such as jack hammer,clay digger, ect.) in a horizontal position, the toolclay digger, ect.) in a horizontal position, the tool

should be supported by vertically suspendedshould be supported by vertically suspendedropes.ropes.

2.2. When laying the pneumatic tool down, always placeWhen laying the pneumatic tool down, always placeit in a position that cannot cause harm in case theit in a position that cannot cause harm in case thetool is accidentally started.tool is accidentally started.

3.3. If the tool is detached from the air hose underIf the tool is detached from the air hose underpressure, turn off the air by closing control value,pressure, turn off the air by closing control value,never by kinking the hose.never by kinking the hose.


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G. Equipment OperationG. Equipment Operation

1.1. Only duly authorized employees shallOnly duly authorized employees shalloperate heavy equipment.operate heavy equipment.

2.2. Operators shall be responsible for theOperators shall be responsible for the

proper maintenance and cleanliness of theproper maintenance and cleanliness of theheavy equipment assigned to them, andheavy equipment assigned to them, andmake reports of any defects or unusualmake reports of any defects or unusualcondition found therein.condition found therein.

3.3. The operator shall not allow unauthorizedThe operator shall not allow unauthorizedpersonnel to operate the equipmentpersonnel to operate the equipmentassigned to him nor allow such person toassigned to him nor allow such person toride on the equipment while it is in motion.ride on the equipment while it is in motion.


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Equipment Operation (cont)Equipment Operation (cont)

1.1. No operator shall travel his equipment withNo operator s a trave is equipment wita suspended load except when authorizeda suspended load except when authorizedby the Equipment Superintendent or hisby the Equipment Superintendent or his

representative.representative.2.2. All booms should be lowered after eachAll booms should be lowered after eachwork shift, except when, otherwise,work shift, except when, otherwise,authorized by the Equipmentauthorized by the EquipmentSuperintendent or his representatives.Superintendent or his representatives.

3.3. No operators will be allowed to handle anNo operators will be allowed to handle anypiece of power equipment when he is underpiece of power equipment when he is underthe influence of liquor.the influence of liquor.


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Equipment Operation (cont)Equipment Operation (cont)

1.1. The operator shall determine safeThe operator shall determine safeclearance on overhead obstructions andclearance on overhead obstructions andbuilding openings, and shall only proceedbuilding openings, and shall only proceed

when he is satisfied that clearances meetwhen he is satisfied that clearances meetthe requirement.the requirement.2.2. A load should be picked up only when it isA load should be picked up only when it is

directly under the hoist. Everyone shoulddirectly under the hoist. Everyone shouldstay from under raised loads.stay from under raised loads.

3.3. Slow down on wet and slippery surfaces.Slow down on wet and slippery surfaces.4.4. Never drive high-lift trucks with theNever drive high-lift trucks with the

platform elevated.platform elevated.


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H. Loading and UnloadingH. Loading and Unloading(Company Vehicles)(Company Vehicles)

1.1. The foremen or lead man is responsible for theThe foremen or lead man is responsible for theloading and unloading from a vehicle of materials,loading and unloading from a vehicle of materials,equipment, tools, personnel, etc., except when theequipment, tools, personnel, etc., except when the

driver, by policy, is designated for that purposes.driver, by policy, is designated for that purposes.2.2. Overloading of vehicles should not be allowed.Overloading of vehicles should not be allowed.

3.3. Any projection of the load beyond the truck bodyAny projection of the load beyond the truck bodyline should be properly provided with warningline should be properly provided with warningvisible flags or lights.visible flags or lights.

4.4. Secure tail gates and all detachable equipment inSecure tail gates and all detachable equipment inthe vehicles before travelling.the vehicles before travelling.


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Loading and Unloading (CompanyLoading and Unloading (CompanyVehicles) (cont)Vehicles) (cont)

1.1. Loads should be handled from street sideLoads should be handled from street sideof the vehicles.of the vehicles.

2.2. Trailers should be provided withTrailers should be provided with

conspicuous stop and tail lights.conspicuous stop and tail lights.3.3. unless necessary, do not board or alightunless necessary, do not board or alight

from vehicle on the traffic side of thefrom vehicle on the traffic side of theroad.road.

4.4. No employees shall drive a company orNo employees shall drive a company orprivate vehicle inside or outside companyprivate vehicle inside or outside companypremises while under the influence ofpremises while under the influence ofliquor, narcotics, or when not physically fit.liquor, narcotics, or when not physically fit.


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I. Traffic AccidentsI. Traffic Accidents

Involving Company VehiclesInvolving Company Vehicles1.1. In case of traffic accidents involvingIn case of traffic accidents involving

company vehicles should be complied withcompany vehicles should be complied withimmediately actions.immediately actions.

2.2. In case where there are injured persons:In case where there are injured persons:a.) attempt to obtain the nearest medicala.) attempt to obtain the nearest medicalassistance ( clinic, hospitals) and policeassistance ( clinic, hospitals) and police

help.help.

4.4. If possible, get the names and addressesIf possible, get the names and addressesof the injured persons and make a note ofof the injured persons and make a note ofthe nature of the injuries.the nature of the injuries.


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Traffic Accidents InvolvingTraffic Accidents Involving

Company Vehicles (cont)Company Vehicles (cont)1.1. Write down essential information aboutWrite down essential information aboutthe other car and its driver.the other car and its driver.

2.2. Cooperate with police fully, but requestCooperate with police fully, but requestcourteously for the policemans name andcourteously for the policemans name andbadge number.badge number.

3.3. Do not involved in a discussion with theDo not involved in a discussion with the

other driver.other driver.

4.4. In case of an ordinary vehicle breakdown,In case of an ordinary vehicle breakdown,call the Main Office for prompt assistancecall the Main Office for prompt assistancegiving details of your vehicles location.giving details of your vehicles location.

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