Regulation 64 of Construction Safety Regulations
Posted by admin on Jul 28, 2010 with No Comments
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as Mains Power, Stair Wells, Topmost Point
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as Mains Power, Stair Wells, Topmost Point
Martin Sejas asked:
A construction site is prone to disasters caused by electricity. It is, therefore, paramount that those that work in construction pay a good deal of attention to the prevention of such disasters. Regulation 64 of the Construction Safety Regulations was drafted for this purpose. Below you will find the general requirements for this safety regulation.
1. If you don’t intend to use a generator, make sure that the mains power is up before starting construction work. Never rely on a power supply from adjacent properties since this poses many more problems than it does benefits.
2. One main switchboard must be present in the site. This main switchboard must be well protected and easily accessible. Furthermore, this switchboard must be placed as close as possible to road level and must be built of high-strength material.
3. Distribution boards must be made easily accessible. If the construction work is done on a multi-leveled structure, each level must have a distribution board for easy access. Make it a point not to have flexible cords sprawled across levels unless this is required when working in elevator shafts, stair-wells and for other work that are done simultaneously on multiple levels.
4. For mains cables that are made to run horizontally across the site, these should be supported at intervals of 3 meters and at a height of not less than 2 meters.
5. For mains cables that are made to run vertically, they must be supported every 6 meters and made a special support for the topmost point.
6. Catenary wire that are used as aerial wiring must use a double layer of insulation. It is highly discouraged to have these aerial wirings present across paths laid out for vehicles. If this is unavoidable though, then a minimum aerial conductor clearance of 4 meters must be applied.5 meters must be maintained and catenary placed at a clearance of about 3.9 meters and at 6 meters at either side of the aerial conductors.
7. Having safety switches for transportable huts, welding equipment and lighting circuits is a must.
8. Flexible cords must not have its sheath be in the color green and must be placed in areas where they would not be subject to any type of damage. They should also be made supported off the ground if they are more than 10 meters in distance from the appliance they are connected to and if the cross access ways.
9. Inspection and testing must be done on each electrical equipment to be used in the construction work. This is a somewhat rigorous procedure which would likely need to be studied. Also, just when a construction worker is about to use an electrical equipment, this worker must make an ocular inspection of the electrical equipment as another safety measure towards aversion of injuries caused by electrical shocks.
These are general requirements to strictly follow during construction work. Studying these is highly recommended to ensure that these would be properly implemented. Making sure that one has taken all the steps to avert electrical disasters is one more step towards making the construction site a safe place for one’s workers. This is why abiding with Construction Safety Regulations is a must.
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A construction site is prone to disasters caused by electricity. It is, therefore, paramount that those that work in construction pay a good deal of attention to the prevention of such disasters. Regulation 64 of the Construction Safety Regulations was drafted for this purpose. Below you will find the general requirements for this safety regulation.
1. If you don’t intend to use a generator, make sure that the mains power is up before starting construction work. Never rely on a power supply from adjacent properties since this poses many more problems than it does benefits.
2. One main switchboard must be present in the site. This main switchboard must be well protected and easily accessible. Furthermore, this switchboard must be placed as close as possible to road level and must be built of high-strength material.
3. Distribution boards must be made easily accessible. If the construction work is done on a multi-leveled structure, each level must have a distribution board for easy access. Make it a point not to have flexible cords sprawled across levels unless this is required when working in elevator shafts, stair-wells and for other work that are done simultaneously on multiple levels.
4. For mains cables that are made to run horizontally across the site, these should be supported at intervals of 3 meters and at a height of not less than 2 meters.
5. For mains cables that are made to run vertically, they must be supported every 6 meters and made a special support for the topmost point.
6. Catenary wire that are used as aerial wiring must use a double layer of insulation. It is highly discouraged to have these aerial wirings present across paths laid out for vehicles. If this is unavoidable though, then a minimum aerial conductor clearance of 4 meters must be applied.5 meters must be maintained and catenary placed at a clearance of about 3.9 meters and at 6 meters at either side of the aerial conductors.
7. Having safety switches for transportable huts, welding equipment and lighting circuits is a must.
8. Flexible cords must not have its sheath be in the color green and must be placed in areas where they would not be subject to any type of damage. They should also be made supported off the ground if they are more than 10 meters in distance from the appliance they are connected to and if the cross access ways.
9. Inspection and testing must be done on each electrical equipment to be used in the construction work. This is a somewhat rigorous procedure which would likely need to be studied. Also, just when a construction worker is about to use an electrical equipment, this worker must make an ocular inspection of the electrical equipment as another safety measure towards aversion of injuries caused by electrical shocks.
These are general requirements to strictly follow during construction work. Studying these is highly recommended to ensure that these would be properly implemented. Making sure that one has taken all the steps to avert electrical disasters is one more step towards making the construction site a safe place for one’s workers. This is why abiding with Construction Safety Regulations is a must.
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OSHA Safety Training – Construction
Posted by admin on Jul 28, 2010 with No Comments
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as Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Proper Safety, Working On A Building
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as Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Proper Safety, Working On A Building
George Mclovin asked:
Safety training within the construction work environment is vital to the company and more importantly for the well being of the workers. As long as safety and health regulations are properly followed, construction can be safe regardless of its high fatality rate. There are three main concerns for construction companies to pay close attention to such as falls, electrical accidents, trenching and being hit by a vehicle. If these areas are emphasized to employees as being the most dangerous then the workers will pay more attention while in these circumstances. Total construction fatalities rose by 9.1 percent in 2004, from 1131 to 1234, which reinforces the need for proper safety awareness and training.
Falls
Falls are the most prevalent work-related deaths in the construction field. In 1999, an average of 362 deaths was caused by falling on the job. Many construction sites have unprotected opening that is could cause a fatal fall. If the drop is more than six feet to the next lower level there should be some sort of protection. If the hazardous drop is the result of no wall on one side or all sides of a building, the company should build guardrails on all sides where workers could easily fall. When working on a building that requires fixing or replacing a roof, the best option is to implement a safety net under the roof. This will easily catch anyone who falls from losing their balance. Suppose the job site is located at an extremely building, the most effective protection gear would be a fall arrest system. The fall arrest system will stop up to 1800 pounds of force. Other implementable strategies include: evaluate new construction sites before work starts and guard all of the existing holes, cover holes as soon as they form on sites; successfully assemble the hole-guards to hold employees, equipment, and materials. Companies should put into practice covering holes and using either the guardrail, safety net, or personal fall arrest systems together.
Electrical Accidents
There are five main reasons that electrical incidents occur: working around power lines, lack of ground-fault protection, ground path is lost or broken, improper use of equipment, not using extension or flexible cords correctly. When starting up a new job or continuing an old one, there are many precautions to follow. Survey each job site and recognize overhead power lines and do not come within ten feet of them. De-energize lines when working near them. Set up warning signs near buried and visible power lines. Use ground-fault circuit interrupters on all 120-volt, single phase, and 15-20 ampere receptacles. Make sure that all power supplies, circuits, and electrical equipment are grounded. Regularly examine electrical systems to assure that the path is continuously grounded. Never take off protective prongs from connected equipment. Always work with double-insulated tools and ground all metal parts of the equipment. Lastly, make sure that every worker has been trained on how to use equipment correctly and is in functioning condition.
Hit by Vehicles
Over 75% of struck-by deaths are caused by the heavy machinery and equipment. To avoid vehicle related accidents one should follow these procedures: always wear a seat belt; look for other vehicles before every shift; never drive a vehicle if it is not possible to see out of the back; only drive vehicles on safe terrain; never dump loads while people are close by; always use the parking break when leaving the vehicle; inspect the breaks regularly; never surpass a vehicles capacity; and use traffic signs, barricades, and/or flaggers while construction is in process. If the previous list is followed on an everyday basis, construction injuries and deaths could significantly decrease.
construction safety
Safety training within the construction work environment is vital to the company and more importantly for the well being of the workers. As long as safety and health regulations are properly followed, construction can be safe regardless of its high fatality rate. There are three main concerns for construction companies to pay close attention to such as falls, electrical accidents, trenching and being hit by a vehicle. If these areas are emphasized to employees as being the most dangerous then the workers will pay more attention while in these circumstances. Total construction fatalities rose by 9.1 percent in 2004, from 1131 to 1234, which reinforces the need for proper safety awareness and training.
Falls
Falls are the most prevalent work-related deaths in the construction field. In 1999, an average of 362 deaths was caused by falling on the job. Many construction sites have unprotected opening that is could cause a fatal fall. If the drop is more than six feet to the next lower level there should be some sort of protection. If the hazardous drop is the result of no wall on one side or all sides of a building, the company should build guardrails on all sides where workers could easily fall. When working on a building that requires fixing or replacing a roof, the best option is to implement a safety net under the roof. This will easily catch anyone who falls from losing their balance. Suppose the job site is located at an extremely building, the most effective protection gear would be a fall arrest system. The fall arrest system will stop up to 1800 pounds of force. Other implementable strategies include: evaluate new construction sites before work starts and guard all of the existing holes, cover holes as soon as they form on sites; successfully assemble the hole-guards to hold employees, equipment, and materials. Companies should put into practice covering holes and using either the guardrail, safety net, or personal fall arrest systems together.
Electrical Accidents
There are five main reasons that electrical incidents occur: working around power lines, lack of ground-fault protection, ground path is lost or broken, improper use of equipment, not using extension or flexible cords correctly. When starting up a new job or continuing an old one, there are many precautions to follow. Survey each job site and recognize overhead power lines and do not come within ten feet of them. De-energize lines when working near them. Set up warning signs near buried and visible power lines. Use ground-fault circuit interrupters on all 120-volt, single phase, and 15-20 ampere receptacles. Make sure that all power supplies, circuits, and electrical equipment are grounded. Regularly examine electrical systems to assure that the path is continuously grounded. Never take off protective prongs from connected equipment. Always work with double-insulated tools and ground all metal parts of the equipment. Lastly, make sure that every worker has been trained on how to use equipment correctly and is in functioning condition.
Hit by Vehicles
Over 75% of struck-by deaths are caused by the heavy machinery and equipment. To avoid vehicle related accidents one should follow these procedures: always wear a seat belt; look for other vehicles before every shift; never drive a vehicle if it is not possible to see out of the back; only drive vehicles on safe terrain; never dump loads while people are close by; always use the parking break when leaving the vehicle; inspect the breaks regularly; never surpass a vehicles capacity; and use traffic signs, barricades, and/or flaggers while construction is in process. If the previous list is followed on an everyday basis, construction injuries and deaths could significantly decrease.
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What is the best type of low-cost home construction for someone to undertake when doing the labor alone?
joe friday’s grrl asked:
I’m a female with two a teen son and pre-teen daughter, and considering building my own small home on a lot I own. It’s in the city limits in central North Carolina, and my great-grandparents homestead once stood there, and was razed a decade ago. So I am at least starting out with a level, cleared lot that has utilities in place to hook up to. I want to build something that will be energy efficient, and that will require very little maintenance. It will be tiny, under 1,000 sq. ft., and I will be paying in cash as I go. I will contract out the HVAC, plumbing and electrical work, but would like to tackle as much of the rest as possible on my own, with the kids assisting, of course. I am pretty strong and handy with tools, and I don’t have a time constraint. I just want to ensure I end up with a well built home without jeopardizing my family’s safety in the process.
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I’m a female with two a teen son and pre-teen daughter, and considering building my own small home on a lot I own. It’s in the city limits in central North Carolina, and my great-grandparents homestead once stood there, and was razed a decade ago. So I am at least starting out with a level, cleared lot that has utilities in place to hook up to. I want to build something that will be energy efficient, and that will require very little maintenance. It will be tiny, under 1,000 sq. ft., and I will be paying in cash as I go. I will contract out the HVAC, plumbing and electrical work, but would like to tackle as much of the rest as possible on my own, with the kids assisting, of course. I am pretty strong and handy with tools, and I don’t have a time constraint. I just want to ensure I end up with a well built home without jeopardizing my family’s safety in the process.
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Where, what agency does one report safety violations at a church in Florida?
Posted by admin on Jul 27, 2010 with No Comments
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as Church Construction, Small Heads, Wood Construction
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as Church Construction, Small Heads, Wood Construction
Fighting mad asked:
The nursery at a church has new construction that is not safe for little ones. There is a bunk and wood construction that small heads can get caught in and they can strangle themselves. Along with other major issues It was reported to the administration of the church in hopes that it would be corrected but after a month nothing was done. The state doe not seem to be able to do anything inside a church.
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The nursery at a church has new construction that is not safe for little ones. There is a bunk and wood construction that small heads can get caught in and they can strangle themselves. Along with other major issues It was reported to the administration of the church in hopes that it would be corrected but after a month nothing was done. The state doe not seem to be able to do anything inside a church.
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Jeffrey Manheimer Construction Safety News Appearance
Posted by admin on Jul 26, 2010 with No Comments
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as Construction Lawyer, construction safety, Manheimer
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as Construction Lawyer, construction safety, Manheimer
jmanheimerlaw asked:
www.jmanheimerlaw.com Personal injury and construction accident lawyer Jeffrey Manheimer speaking about the recent crane accidents and construction safety
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does installation of laminate flooring threaten my dogs’ safety?
goodfriend144 asked:
I have read that construction and installation of laminate flooring can stimulate allergic reactions among pets and humans? How great a danger is this?
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I have read that construction and installation of laminate flooring can stimulate allergic reactions among pets and humans? How great a danger is this?
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an old house, gas water heater is 1 foot from the gas meter. Do we have to relocate heater for safety reason?
Posted by admin on Jul 25, 2010 with 1 Comment
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as Gas Meter, Gas Water Heater, Reason
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as Gas Meter, Gas Water Heater, Reason
Joanne M asked:
A very old rental, got a notice from the Gas company indicating the gas meter is too close to the water heater. This is the original blueprint of the house (properly permitted when it was built). Do we have to relocate the water heater? Or are we grandfather out of the current coding requirement? Don’t anything about construction. need help.
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A very old rental, got a notice from the Gas company indicating the gas meter is too close to the water heater. This is the original blueprint of the house (properly permitted when it was built). Do we have to relocate the water heater? Or are we grandfather out of the current coding requirement? Don’t anything about construction. need help.
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