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    Safety Rules Before Starting Work

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    Gebshet Woldetsadik
    The document outlines 10 simple construction site safety rules: [1] provide induction to workers, [2] wear required PPE, [3] keep the site tidy, [4] do not put yourself or others at risk, [5] follow safety signs and procedures, [6] do not work in unsafe areas, [7] report defects and near misses, [8] do not tamper with equipment, [9] use the right equipment for the job, and [10] ask for help if in doubt. Construction sites are dangerous places to work, so following these rules is essential to keep yourself and others safe.

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    Safety Rules Before Starting Work

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    The document outlines 10 simple construction site safety rules: [1] provide induction to workers, [2] wear required PPE, [3] keep the site tidy, [4] do not put yourself or others at risk, [5] follow safety signs and procedures, [6] do not work in unsafe areas, [7] report defects and near misses, [8] do not tamper with equipment, [9] use the right equipment for the job, and [10] ask for help if in doubt. Construction sites are dangerous places to work, so following these rules is essential to keep yourself and others safe.

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    The document outlines 10 simple construction site safety rules: [1] provide induction to workers, [2] wear required PPE, [3] keep the site tidy, [4] do not put yourself or others at risk, [5] follow safety signs and procedures, [6] do not work in unsafe areas, [7] report defects and near misses, [8] do not tamper with equipment, [9] use the right equipment for the job, and [10] ask for help if in doubt. Construction sites are dangerous places to work, so following these rules is essential to keep yourself and others safe.

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    Safety Rules Before Starting Work

    Uploaded by

    Gebshet Woldetsadik
    The document outlines 10 simple construction site safety rules: [1] provide induction to workers, [2] wear required PPE, [3] keep the site tidy, [4] do not put yourself or others at risk, [5] follow safety signs and procedures, [6] do not work in unsafe areas, [7] report defects and near misses, [8] do not tamper with equipment, [9] use the right equipment for the job, and [10] ask for help if in doubt. Construction sites are dangerous places to work, so following these rules is essential to keep yourself and others safe.

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    SIMPLE CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY RULES BEFORE STARTING WORK

    1. PROVIDE INDUCTION TO WORKERS

    2. WEAR REQUIRED PPE

    3. KEEP A TIDY SITE (GOOD HOUSEKEEPING)

    4. DO NOT PUT YOURSELF OR OTHERS AT RISK

    5. FOLLOW SAFETY SIGNS AND PROCEDURES

    6. DO NOT WORK IN UNSAFE AREAS

    7. REPORT DEFECTS AND NEAR MISSES

    8. DO NOT TAMPER WITH EQUIPMENT

    9. USE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT [E.g., 220V]

    10. ASK FOR HELP IF IN DOUBT

    • Construction sites are dangerous places to work.


    • Follow the below mentioned safety rules to keep yourself, and
    others, safe
    1. DO NOT START WORK WITHOUT AN INDUCTION
    - Inductions are a legal requirement on every construction site you work on. It tells you
    o WHERE TO SIGN IN,

    o WHERE TO GO,

    o WHAT TO DO and

    o WHAT TO AVOID
    2. WEAR YOUR PPE AT ALL TIMES
    - Wear your HELMET/HARD HAT, SAFETY BOOTS AND HI-VIZ VEST as a minimum along with
    - Any additional PPE required for the task being carried out.
    3. KEEP A TIDY SITE
    - Construction work is messy. It has risks from slips and trips to high risk activities.
    - Statistics showed slips and trips accounted for 30% of major injuries on construction sites.
    So, try to keep your work area tidy all the time to reduce number of slip and trip hazards.
    4. Do not put yourself or others at risk
    - Construction sites are dangerous places to work. Make sure you remain safe throughout your shift
    5. Follow safety signs and procedures
    - Explain this during your induction (rule #2).
    o MAKE SURE YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND IT.
    o MAKE SURE THEY ARE IN PLACE AND WORKING BEFORE YOU START.
    6. Never work in unsafe areas
    - Don’t work at height without suitable guard rails or other fall prevention.
    - Don’t enter unsupported trenches.
    - Make sure you have safe access.
    - Don’t work below crane loads or other dangerous operations.
    7. Report defects and near misses
    - If you notice a problem, don’t ignore it, report it to your supervisor immediately.
    - The sooner problems are resolved the less chance for an accident to occur.
    8. Never tamper with equipment
    - If somethings not working, or doesn't look right, follow rule number 7 and report it.
    - Don't try and force something, or alter something, if you're trained to or supposed to.

    Use LOTO rules:

    - Never remove guard rails or scaffold ties.


    - Do not remove machine guards.
    - Do not attempt to fix defective equipment unless you are competent to do so.
    - Do not ever tamper with equipment without authorization.
    9. Use the right equipment
    - One tool does not fit all. Using the correct tool for the job will get it done quicker
    - Visually check equipment is in good condition and safe to use before you start.
    - Only use 220v equipment on the site. Don’t use 110V or 240V
    10. If in doubt, Ask
    - Not sure what to do or how to do something safely? Or you think something is wrong? Stop work
    and ask. It takes 5 minutes to check, BUT
    - It might not be so easy to put things right if things go wrong. SO, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

    Mistakes on construction sites can cost lives, don’t let it be yours.

    If you need help or further information speak to your supervisor.

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