General Safety Standards to be follow at construction sites

The workers wear hard hats to avoid any head injuries that may occur on the job. They wear hard hats, goggles, and face masks to protect their heads and eyes. Safety shoes prevent different injuries like the pedal ankle, crush injuries, and slipping.

"Safety is paramount on a construction site and it is mandatory that you follow all the safety instructions. Personal protective equipment is a must. If you need to wear a hard hat on the job, you must wear it. Construction safety also includes safety gear that can help you identify risks on the Jobsite and that can help you prevent accidents and injuries. There are three main categories of construction safety equipment: general safety equipment, safety shoes, and helmets. The safety equipment you need depends on the type of construction job you are working."

Safety in construction is a must and should be followed strictly, Safety equipment like helmets and shoes are mandatory. We need to protect ourselves; we should keep in mind the basics of work safety. Some construction sites have basic safety equipment.

What is Construction Safety?

Construction safety is a serious topic, especially when it comes to construction site safety. As a construction worker, you should be aware of the kinds of safety practices that are performed on the site and that are implemented in order to ensure that everyone is safe and secure. Construction safety is a must and should be followed strictly. This is to ensure that you are completely safe and sound and that there is no danger to your life. Construction work can be a dangerous thing, especially if you don't follow the rules and regulations. Someone may not be wearing the right safety gear and that could cost him or her his or her life. Not wearing a helmet, or protective gear could lead to fatal injuries. A construction site is a dangerous place, construction workers are often in danger of being hurt or killed in a variety of ways. Construction is the second most dangerous occupation in the United States. Accidents that occur on construction sites often have devastating results. Accidents at construction sites cause more than 100 deaths, more than 5,000 injuries, and more than $1 billion in property damage every year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workers are at risk of being injured in almost any type of construction work. This risk is even higher in construction jobs that involve work at heights, the use of heavy equipment, or the handling of hazardous materials. In addition to injuries, construction workers are at risk of being killed when equipment falls, cranes collapse, or heavy materials are dropped on them.

2. How construction safety is important?

Safety in construction is a must and should be followed strictly, Safety equipment like helmets and shoes are mandatory on construction sites. Safety shoes protect the feet and toes from falling objects, electrical shock, cuts, and impact. Safety boots have steel toe caps to protect feet from crushing and compression. Safety shoes are also flat-soled to prevent rolling the foot. Safety boots protect your feet against electrical hazards. They are resistant to water, chemicals, and oil. Safety shoes and boots are essential for your safety.

3. Why Should You Worry About Construction Safety?

According to statistics, there were more than 37,000 fatal workplace injuries in the United States in 2013, and a majority of them were caused by falls, slips, and trips. If you are working in the construction industry, it is obvious that you must wear safety equipment like hard hats and steel-toed shoes. You may think that accidents happen only to other people, but you will soon realize that you are wrong. The fact is that even the most careful people suffer from accidents at work. This is why you should take the necessary precautions and protect yourself from possible injuries by wearing the right equipment.

4. Construction Safety Equipment

Safety equipment like helmets and shoes are mandatory. Construction work is very dangerous, but there are ways to make it safer. Safety equipment is one way to make construction jobs safer. In the workplace, safety is an important priority for both employers and employees. Some of the most important safety equipment for construction workers include hard hats, eye protection, steel-toed shoes, and safety glasses.

Conclusion: Construction is a physical job and the most crucial element of construction safety is the work environment.

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 Personals protective equipment (PPE) - Safety helmets, Safety shoes, Full body harness. 

White Helmets - For staff

 Yellow Helmets - For Labours

 Green Helmets - Safety Staff 

Red Helmets - For electrical and fire personals 

Blue Helmets - For mechanical personals.

-Scaffolding with skid board, toe board, base jacks, handrails, ladders (Metal only), and wooden sole plates.

- Safety nets all around the building, projecting 3 m from the face of the building. Safety officer - 1 no and safety supervisor - 2 nos for every 100 labor 

1) One full-fledged housekeeping team (5 nos) 

2) First aid room with trained first aid staff ( full time at the site).

 3) For emergencies - contact numbers display at the site. 

4) Work permit system to be followed. 

5) All machines and vehicles should produce a copy of the required documents

 6) All electrical installation should only be handled by licensed personals only. 

7) All electrical cables should be 3 core flexible cables (2.5 Sq. MM.).

 8) All the electrical distributions should be routed through the isolators, MCCB and ELCBs only. 

9) All the outdoor distributions should be connected by industrial plugs only. 

10) If using more than or equal to 3 connections in the same distribution board, separate earthing should be provided. 

11) All power isolation devices shall disconnect power from all conductors ( 3 phase & neutral) when switched off. 

12) While doing electrical work the workers should wear leather hand gloves. 13) The electrical lines for construction works should be taken overhead only. 

14) All laborers & workers should be provided with an identity card. 

15) During the night work all the workers and laborers should wear the reflecting jacket and should take the night work permit before 15 hours of the same day. 

16) During the working hours one vehicle exclusively for emergencies should be available at the site. 

17) The excavated area should be covered with variation as per requirement. 

18) The site should be provided with necessary sign boards as per requirement. 

19) All vehicles' speed limit is 20 km/hr at the site. 

20) Toilet facilities for workmen at the site.

21) Drinking water facilities should be provided at the site for labor.

22) Urinary facilities should be provided at the site for labor.