Construction Health and Safety Essentials

First Aid Kit

• medical supplies for treating minor injuries on site

• a collection of tools for construction work

• a set of cooking utensils

• a kit for gardening supplies

Site Induction

• to site rules, hazards, and emergency procedures

• to employee benefits and compensation

• to company history and values

• to workplace dress code and etiquette

Method Statement

• A document that outlines how to carry out a task safely and step by step.

• A verbal agreement between workers on site.

• A checklist of tools needed for a project.

• A summary of the project's budget and timeline.

PPE

• Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. helmets, goggles, masks)

• Protective Equipment (e.g. hard hats, gloves, boots)

• Public Protection Equipment (e.g. safety vests, earplugs)

• Personal Protection Essentials (e.g. safety glasses, knee pads)

Asbestos Awareness

• of risks and safe handling of asbestos-containing materials

• of the benefits of using asbestos in construction

• of the history of asbestos mining

• of the environmental impact of asbestos disposal

Control Measure

• A method to increase risk from a hazard

• A strategy to eliminate all hazards

• Taken to reduce risk from a hazard

• A process to identify hazards

Safety Signage

• indicating hazards, mandatory actions, or emergency routes

• providing directions for parking only

• displaying advertisements for local businesses

• indicating the location of restrooms

Hazard

• with the potential to cause harm

• a type of safety equipment

• an unavoidable risk

• a legal requirement for workplaces

Permit to Work

• authorisation for high-risk activities (e.g. hot works)

• a document for routine maintenance tasks

• a safety checklist for office work

• a guideline for emergency procedures

Fire Assembly Point

• safe area for evacuation during fire

• designated area for fire drills

• location of fire extinguishers

• meeting point for emergency services