Source : carolynconner Bad weather can have devastating effects on construction site safety, especially if work is not adapted according to the adverse weather conditions. Hazards can be presented by weather conditions such as hot and dry conditions, wet conditions, thunderstorms, cold conditions and even wind. In some regions Sumer is characterised by hot and […]
Read More »Source : US Army Corps of Engineers According to Workplace Health and Safety Legislation employers, workers, self-employed people, people in control of workplaces, and the manufacturers and distributors of plant and equipment are all responsible for health and safety on a construction site. Employers need to provide a safe and healthy working environment and provide […]
Read More »A truck driver recently died after a serious accident on an industrial work site according to reports. The 37 year old truck driver suffered gruesome injuries when the drill rods he was loading fell from a forklift knocking him to the ground. Read the post below by theHerald.com.au for more details about the incident: WORKCOVER […]
Read More »The workplace accident that resulted in the death of a teenage worker in 2009 when he died from heat exposure has finally gained closure following the release of a coroner’s report which found that the company was guilty of safety neglect. The worker was exposed to extreme heat while operating in scouring temperatures without the […]
Read More »(Photo: Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net) One of the topics covered by the white card course is how to work in environments with potentially hazardous substances such as asbestos. On some occasions you will be aware of the possible presence of asbestos, for example if you are involved in a renovation on an old building site. […]
Read More »Here is a list of the articles posted on our blog this last week: Attention Construction Workers: Reduce Risk of Heat Stress 2 Construction Workers Injured on a Building Site in Seattle
Read More »(Photo: Suat Eman / FreeDigitalPhotos.net) A recent incident in Seattle, USA highlighted the danger of working with cranes on construction sites. One of the issues addressed by the white card course is how to work in the vicinity of cranes and other heavy equipment. This is much needed as this incident demonstrates when 2 workers […]
Read More »(Photo: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net) Construction workers, like all outdoor workers are at a higher risk of suffering from heat related stress especially when they work with heat generating machinery or in badly ventilated areas. Working in these conditions can adversely affect the health and safety of construction workers. Some of the factors that increase the […]
Read More »Are you interested in obtaining your general construction induction training but confused as to what card applies to you? The OHS Red Card Victoria as well as the Blue Card Queensland and Green Card NSW and WA have now been replaced by one national certificate which can be obtained online. The White Card has replaced […]
Read More »(Photo: Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net) In this post we will evaluate the danger of using your mobile phone while on the job on a construction site and its consequences. With few industries presenting the hazards that the construction industry does, it is no wonder that safety experts suggest not using mobile phones on site. The […]
Read More »An increased number of onsite falls has led WorkCover to issue a reminder to workers and businesses of the dangers that work from heights presents. The last few months, according to WorkCover, have seen an increased number of workers falling from heights on construction sites. One worker even lost his life due to the fall […]
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White Card Update: NSW Work Cover Warns of Dangers when Working from Heights
Dallas Smythe | August 29, 2012
