Health & Safety in Construction

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What are the main risks for workers on construction sites?

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Workers are at risk from working at height, manual handling, and slips, trips, and falls.

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Who is responsible for the safe operation of construction sites?

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Employers are responsible and may be held accountable in case of accidents or incidents.

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What risks do the public face near construction sites?

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The public may be at risk from harmful materials and site traffic if they are close to or gain access to a construction site.

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What is the ranking of the construction industry in terms of danger in the UK?

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The construction industry ranks third in the UK’s list of dangerous industries.

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What accounts for nearly half of all serious incidents in construction?

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Falls from height account for nearly half of all serious incidents.

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What has led to the improvement in safety in the construction industry?

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The improvement is due to the combined effort and acceptance of responsibility by all stakeholders to mitigate risk.

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What should risk assessments on construction sites include?

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Risk assessments should include general assessments of health and safety risks and specific assessments for particular hazards like working at height and manual handling.

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What are some key regulations related to health and safety in construction?

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Key regulations include COSHH, PUWER, Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations, Noise at Work Regulations, Working at Height Regulations, Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, Management of Health and Safety Regulations, and Construction and Design Management Regulations.

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What is the role of personal protective equipment (PPE) in construction?

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PPE is used to protect the wearer from health and safety risks, including injury to the skin, lungs, head, eyes, and ears.

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What are some examples of PPE?

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Examples include eye protection, gloves, harnesses, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, respiratory equipment, safety footwear, and helmets.