Working in the office has a few hazards that might result in an accident claim. However, alot of the accidents might be avoided if employees take responsibility for actions and follow the Health and Safety Guidelines. Simple processes like closing drawers, wiping up spills and general awareness of your own welfare can have a big impact. We all know not to run down the stairs or carry boxes that are too heavy or bulky when a lift is available.
Working on a building site or construction site requires additional care and attention for the employee and ensuring those also working on the site are protected. There are several aspects of organising the site to ensure safety of those working on, visiting, or nearby to the site. Some of these include the following examples:
Site Organisation - this looks at traffic management, materials storage, protecting the public by making sure that no unauthorised persons can enter the site and also includes the areas of staff welfare.
Working at Height - Assessing the work, looking at the different types of work like roof work and potential hazards, the use of using ladders or scaffolding.
Structural stability - Looking at structures and the potential of structural collaspe that might happen during alterations, demolition and dismantling.
Fire and Electricity - The use of electrical machines and working with power supplies is part of the job on a construction site aswell as overhead and underground cables. This risk, coupled with the potential fire risk and working with combustible materials is important to plan for on a construction site to avoid any potential personal injury claim that might be placed.
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