How Can The Hazards Of Buried Services Be Avoided?
Identification and marking of buried services and all cables by checking with local service providers, and safe digging methods, particularly when exposing cables and pipes, and using spades and...
Some Of The Hazards That Might Be Associated With Temporary Works
Temporary works include short-term building projects, building maintenance, renovation, demolition and excavation works. Temporary works can be very minor, short-duration work such as painting and decorating a small office,...
Specific Hazards and Control Measures for Excavation
Hazards of Excavations
The hazards of excavation work include:
Collapse – when the unsupported sides of the excavation slip and cave in. Severe crush injuries can result from even relatively small...
When Should Excavations Be Inspected?
Inspection Requirements
Excavations, like scaffolds, can become unstable and unsafe if not maintained in good order. They can deteriorate rapidly as a result of environmental conditions and are liable to...
Check the Safe Method Of Working Of Ladders
Ladders are really only suitable for short duration work. When climbing, the worker should maintain three points of contact, (one hand and two feet, or two hands and one...
Why the Building Fell Down During the Construction? Check Out the Possible Reasons!
There was a construction going on. Suddenly, an unexpected thing happened!
It’s the Fall of first-floor building.
Everyone was busy with their work.
Suddenly, they heard the sound of breaking the support.
The...
Effects of Exposure to Extremes Of Temperature At Work & Control Measures
Exposure to Extremes of Temperature
Effects of Exposure
Extreme temperature environments can be found in some workplaces. For example, workers in a foundry or bakery will be exposed to a very...
Fire Extinguisher Explosion While Training
A fire extinguisher is a device used to control or extinguish a fire. While they are often credited with saving lives and protecting property, there are also several dangers...
Victims Of Crane Collapse in Lauderhill to Receive Temporary Aid
LAUDERHILL, Fla. - The Tampa-based crane rental and rigging service involved in the crane collapse that left two families homeless in Lauderhill promised to provide temporary housing.
Sims Crane & Equipment released a statement...
Concrete Pump Hose Whips, Killing Worker
Trapped Air Pressurized To Hundreds Of Pounds Per Square Inch Inside A Pumper Hose. Its Sudden Release Caused A Hose To Whip Violently, Throwing A Worker.
Inside the pipeline of...
