Potential Hazards for Business

Suppliers/Subcontractors

Client Cashflow

Training and Competency

Chain of Responsibility

Manual Handling

Portable Tools(jack hammer, generator, nuclear density gauge)

Working near traffic

Working around public/pedestrians

Maintenance of machinery

Noise

Solar Exposure-Ultraviolet Radiation

Quality

Financial

Health and Safety

Health & Safety

Health and safety

Environmental

Health and Safety

Quality

Health and Safety

Noise Pollution emitted from earthworks

Delayed payment from client

Moving/Rotating parts

Fatigue,speed, vehicle, mass, vehicle dimensions, load restraints

Interaction between construction plants/ vehicles with public traffic

Handling Heavy equipment in inappropriate method

Earthworks, drainage, sewer,water, Miscellaneous small tasks to accomplish works

Laboratory testing with uncalibrated equipment

Induction not performed, insufficient training, unqualified trainer

Works in public spaces, general site access

All works, Prolonged exposure to medium wave UV(UVB) & Long wave UV(UVA) radiation

Hearing loss, Tinnitus-Ringing/Buzzing in ear, Public complaints

Loss of reputation for business, loss of project, loss of client

Injury, plant and equipment damage, danger to workers onside, Delayed works

Availability, Viability, & Reliability

Delayed works, Overrun of site and office overheads, vendor price increase

Sunburn, skin cancer, premature ageing, eye disorders

Dropped loads,damage to equipment, fatigue, injury, muscle stress/strain, back pain

1.Apply 'broad spectrum' sunscreen that can reflect/absorb both UVA and UVB 2. Apply sunscreen & lip balm with an SPF of 30 or higher (absorbs 97% UVB radiation) 3. Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every 2 hours 4. Wear protective long-sleeved/legged clothing, sunglasses & hats 5. Examine skin regularly for suspicious spots and seek treatment if necessary

Workers hit by passing traffic, angry motorists, limited vision at night

Injury, compliance breach, fines, plant and equipment damage

serious physical injury, flying debris

Potential negative cash flow , bankruptcy

Injury to personnel/ public, physical/verbal abuse

Injury, burns, electrocution, slips and trips, exposure to radiation

Conduct periodical inspections of plant/equipment used to ensure legislative requirements are met
Implement buddy system n task execution to encourage counter checking

1.Clearly identify work zone with signage as required 2. visibility obstructions must be considered while designing 3. using high visibility barriers, barricades, markers

Speed indications while vehicle entering and leaving the premises

Ensure all machinery is switched off, unplugged and tagged as under repair 2. Ensure machinery has sufficiently cooled down from regular operation 3. If repair exceeds regular maintenance complexity, consult a professional repairer

Obtain monetary deposit before commencing any works to minimise liability/ cover costs 2. Maintain viable cash reserve in company funds to sustain running costs 3. Ensure finance department issues debit note to client & continuously checks up on them

Procure quieter equipment 2. Maintain/fix design flaws which amplify noise 3. Modification of energy source reducing force of impact

1.Inspect tools and cords for any damage/ wear/faults prior to each use 2. if tool found defective, don't attempt temporary use nor field repairs 3. ensure proper training to use tool safely is conducted

periodically checking of calibration records and training

Assign senior level/experienced/management-level technicians to conduct training 2. periodic conduct and training revived by employee to upkeep competency 3. establish open- door policy to encourage employees to ask questions if unsure