Unit 4 - On-site health and safety

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Example

safety regulations

All workers must follow safety regulations on site

personal protective equipment (PPE)

Helmets and gloves are part of the required PPE

hard hat

Wearing a hard hat is mandatory in the construction zone

safety boots

Safety boots protect feet from falling objects

high-visibility vest

Workers must wear a high-visibility vest near moving vehicles

safety gloves

Safety gloves prevent cuts and burns

ear protection

Workers near loud machinery must use ear protection

eye protection

Goggles provide eye protection from dust and debris

respirator

A respirator is needed in areas with high dust levels

safety harness

A safety harness is required when working at heights

first aid kit

Every site should have a first aid kit

emergency exit

Emergency exits must always be kept clear

fire extinguisher

A fire extinguisher should be easily accessible

hazard

Wet floors create a slipping hazard

risk assessment

Risk assessment helps prevent workplace accidents

accident prevention

Proper training improves accident prevention

fall protection

Scaffolding must include fall protection measures

safety barrier

Safety barriers prevent workers from falling

slippery surface

Slippery surfaces should be marked with warning signs

scaffolding

The scaffolding must be stable and secure

ladder safety

Proper ladder safety reduces the risk of falls

work at height

Special precautions are needed for work at height

heavy machinery

Only trained workers should operate heavy machinery

electrical hazard

Loose wires pose an electrical hazard

chemical hazard

Workers must wear gloves when handling chemical hazards

dust inhalation

Masks help prevent dust inhalation

noise exposure

Prolonged noise exposure can damage hearing

safety inspection

Regular safety inspections ensure a secure workplace

emergency drill

The company conducts emergency drills twice a year

fire hazard

Flammable materials increase the fire hazard

flammable materials

Store flammable materials away from heat sources

trip hazard

Cables on the floor create a trip hazard

safety briefing

A safety briefing is held every morning

occupational safety

Occupational safety rules protect employees from injury

toolbox talk

A daily toolbox talk helps remind workers about hazards

safety culture

A strong safety culture reduces accidents

protective clothing

Workers must wear protective clothing in hazardous areas

lockout/tagout

Lockout procedures prevent accidental machine startups

hazardous materials

Special training is required to handle hazardous materials

safety net

A safety net is used to catch falling objects

manual handling

Proper manual handling techniques prevent injuries

confined space

Work in confined spaces requires special permits

ventilation

Proper ventilation reduces exposure to toxic fumes

protective shield

A protective shield is used to block sparks from welding

warning sign

Warning signs must be placed in dangerous areas

emergency response

Emergency response plans should be practiced regularly