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Safety & Health Management
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One of the most important factors that should be taken in consideration in the site, (from engineering point view), is the safety and health management.
Safety and health management; is considered as a progress measure of the engineering and construction companies.
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Safety: The condition or state of being safe; freedom from danger
or hazard; exemption from hurt, injury, or loss.
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Hazard: A condition with the potential of causing or contributing to an accident or illness.
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The different Safety
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Rules in construction area under safety outline:
knowing hazards and how to avoid them.
this mean know Construction Activity / Corresponding
Hazard Identification and activity classification with respect
to hazard.
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Occupational Safety & Health Administration
An organization that interests in achieving and applying safety factors in the construction field.
It deals with the identification and control of environmental and personal hazards in the work place.
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OBJECTIVE OF S&HMANAGEMENT
Minimize losses– Avoid injuries– Avoid OSHA fines– Avoid litigation
Development and implementation of S&H program is key to good management
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UNIQUE FACTORS INCONSTRUCTION AFFECTING S&H
Large but diverse and fragmented industry
every job is unique with numerous complex tasks
Labor intensive work involving large forces
Complex contractual arrangements leading to multi-employer projects
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HOW SAFETY SAVES MONEY
Economic impacts
Direct and indirect accident costs
Workers compensation and EMR
Accident cost accounting
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Result Accidents can be tragic and costly.
Safety and health programs prevent injuries and fatalities, and save money
Effective program organization and implementation will help achieve OSHA compliance and lead to success at corporate and project levels.
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