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Potential Hazards for Business (Suppliers/Subcontractors (Financial…
Potential Hazards for Business
Suppliers/Subcontractors
Financial
Availability, Viability, & Reliability
Delayed works, Overrun of site and office overheads, vendor price increase
Client Cashflow
Financial
Delayed payment from client
Potential negative cash flow , bankruptcy
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
Training and Competency
Health and Safety
Induction not performed, insufficient training, unqualified trainer
Injury, plant and equipment damage, danger to workers onside, Delayed works
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
Chain of Responsibility
Health & Safety
Fatigue,speed, vehicle, mass, vehicle dimensions, load restraints
Injury, compliance breach, fines, plant and equipment damage
Conduct periodical inspections of plant/equipment used to ensure legislative requirements are met
Implement buddy system n task execution to encourage counter checking
Manual Handling
Health & Safety
Handling Heavy equipment in inappropriate method
Dropped loads,damage to equipment, fatigue, injury, muscle stress/strain, back pain
Portable Tools(jack hammer, generator, nuclear density gauge)
Health & Safety
Earthworks, drainage, sewer,water, Miscellaneous small tasks to accomplish works
Injury, burns, electrocution, slips and trips, exposure to radiation
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
Working near traffic
Health and safety
Interaction between construction plants/ vehicles with public traffic
Workers hit by passing traffic, angry motorists, limited vision at night
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
Working around public/pedestrians
Health and Safety
Works in public spaces, general site access
Injury to personnel/ public, physical/verbal abuse
Maintenance of machinery
Health and Safety
Moving/Rotating parts
serious physical injury, flying debris
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
Noise
Health and Safety
Noise Pollution emitted from earthworks
Hearing loss, Tinnitus-Ringing/Buzzing in ear, Public complaints
Procure quieter equipment 2. Maintain/fix design flaws which amplify noise 3. Modification of energy source reducing force of impact
Solar Exposure-Ultraviolet Radiation
Environmental
All works, Prolonged exposure to medium wave UV(UVB) & Long wave UV(UVA) radiation
Sunburn, skin cancer, premature ageing, eye disorders
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
Quality
Quality
Laboratory testing with uncalibrated equipment
Loss of reputation for business, loss of project, loss of client
periodically checking of calibration records and training