Health and Safety Construction

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentActivity 3If you’ve watched the video you’ll know the answer.How often do workers die from Mesothelioma (Cancer from Asbestos)?Select ONE answer only.•1 a week•1 every hour•1 every five hours•1 a month.Correct answer: 1 every 5 hours.Feedback:Yes, one person dies from Mesothelioma every five hours. That’s about 5 per day.Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentCommon Risks to Health 7A bit of an idiotAman Ullah, 54, who lives near Bristol, was fined a total of £10,000 and ordered to pay £5,000 in costs and a £500 victim surcharge after pleading guilty to two breaches of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.Licensed asbestos removal contractor.He organised the unsafe removal of asbestos when doing up his restaurant. He did not do anything to prevent the spread of potentially deadly asbestos fibres and members of the public had access. The court was told the asbestos should have been removed by a licensed asbestos removal contractor.Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentCommon Risks to Health 8Asbestos Asbestos can be found in homes, offices, schools and other buildings that were built before 2000. Here are some of the places it may be found:•Ceiling and floor cavities•Lagging round pipes•Textured ceilings•Floor tiles•Roofing felt.Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentActivity 4Asbestos: True or False?Read these three sentences. For each one decide if it’s true or false. 1) More people are killed each year from asbestos than on the roads. True/False2) Only very old people get asbestos related diseases. True/False3) If you come across asbestos when you are working, just wear a mask and you’ll be OK. True/False Correct answer:1 – True st2 nd– False3 - False rdFeedback1) True. More people are killed each year from asbestos that on the roads. 2) False. It can take some time for asbestos related diseases to develop, but people in their 40s and 50s are being diagnosed. 3) False. If you think that there may be asbestos you must stop what you are doing and tell your boss or supervisor at once. Most work with asbestos needs to be done by a licensed contractor. Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentCommon Risks to Health 9Hearing Damage Working in construction can be very noisy. This may give you hearing damage.Watch this video featuring Napo. Again, it’s quite long at 8 minutes but it’s funny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxCku4GRUkoWhat’s that?To protect your ears you need to wear ear protectors or earplugs. If you don’t you may suffer hearing loss which may be permanent.Is there a bee in the room?Another problem that may be caused is tinnitus. This is awful. It’s when you hear buzzing in your ears all the time, it can be very distressing and stop you sleeping. Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentCommon Risks to Health 10Hand-arm vibrationUsing a hammer drill or other vibrating equipment can cause damage to your hand and arm. This is sometimes called vibration white fingeras it can cause fingertips to turn white.Other signsOther signs of damage are tingling in your fingers and numbness. If you need to use vibrating equipment there are things to do to reduce the risk of damage:•Wear gloves•Only use for a short time•Do not grip the equipment too tightly.Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentCompensation for hand / arm vibrationIs it rare?In 2012 the government compensated a total of 175,000 cases of vibration white finger from the old coal mining industry alone. Many of the miners had died and the total bill for the government was nearly two billion pounds, (exactly £1,724,514,229). It works out at about £10,000 each (not a lot) but it includes the solicitors’ fees.So it’s not rare!https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/48283/4490-vwf-detailed-statistics.pdfGoogle itIf you Google “Vibration White Finger Compensation” you’ll get loads of solicitors who specialise in taking claims for compensation. So it’s a common problem.Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentAlcohol and Drugs 1You know what a dangerous place a construction site can be. You need to work safely and be aware of all the hazards to keep yourself and others safe. There is no place for alcohol and illegal drugs on a construction site.Click on the image to read the case story.InteractionWhen the student selects the image the following text appears.It was Friday and it had been a hard week on the building site. Pablo and his mates went for a couple of pints at lunchtime to celebrate the end of the week. They thought it would be OK.That afternoon Pablo fell off some scaffolding and broke his leg. He was lucky not to be killed. However he was sacked from work and was given no compensation for his accident. It was decided his fall was mainly due to having had alcohol at lunchtime. Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentAlcohol and Drugs 2Why do alcohol and illegal drugs make you unsafe to work?Click on the hotspots in the picture to see some of the effects of alcohol and drugs. All of them can make you a hazard on a construction site.And be aware…..Sometimes your doctor or chemist may give you drugs. They can have side-effects such as making you sleepy. If you are on any drugs check with your doctor or chemist and boss that you are safe to work. 4 Hotspots on the image with each hotspot revealing 1 of the following:1) Bad judgement 2) Lack of motor skills 3) Sleepy 4) Over-confidentHealth and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentActivity 5AlcoholWorkers can be dismissed / fired for drinking alcohol at work.Select ONE answer only.True or False.Correct answer:TrueFeedbackTrue. Workers at Kings Cross station and Heathrow Terminal 5 have been sacked after failing alcohol tests. A spokesperson for BAA confirmed the dismissal: \"There is a zero tolerance policy on alcohol.\"Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentReducing the risk of hazardous substances Of course, it’s always best to avoid the use of a hazardous substance. But this is not always possible. There are 3 main ways to reduce the risk:•Store combustibles and chemicals correctly •Good personal hygiene•Use personal protective equipment (PPE).Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentCorrect storage of combustibles and chemicals Chemicals need to be stored correctly. Not like this……But more like this……….Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentChemicals should be:•Stored on ground floor•Stored away from other materials•Kept In a secure area or locked away.And•Warning notices should be provided•Combustible materials should be kept separate. Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentHow harmful substances can cause damageThree waysSubstances may damage your body when they:•Are breathed in•Contact your skin•Contact your eyesHealth and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentActivity 6Put the types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in their correct boxes. Select each PPE and select the box it should be in. Breathing mask Safety glasses Safety glovesGoggles Respirators Overalls How it can damage the bodyPPE that can protectPPE that can protectBreathing inSkin contactEye contact Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Correct answer: Breathing in – Respirators and Breathing maskSkin contact – Safety gloves and OverallsEye contact – Safety glasses and Goggles.Feedback:Protection from breathing things in can be respirators and breathing maskProtection from skin contact can be safety gloves and overallsProtection from eye contact can be safety glasses and goggles..

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentProtecting your skinYou work with your hands all the time so they are at risk from being damaged by chemicals.Here is Napo again giving some good advice on protecting your skin.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlFmNADqfNQHealth and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentActivity 7Complete these sentences by clicking the words in the box into the correct space.mop barrier cream gloves drying To protect your hands try and avoid them coming into contact with chemicals. You can do this by wearing _________ or using equipment such as a ______ rather than a cloth for cleaning the floor. Keep your hands clean by washing and then ____________ well. You can also use a ______________ which will give a layer of protection between your skin and any chemicals. Correct answer: To protect your hands try and avoid them coming into contact with chemicals. You can do this by wearing GLOVES or using equipment such as a MOP rather than a cloth for cleaning the floor. Keep your hands clean by washing and then DRYING well. You can also use a BARRIER CREAM which will give a layer of protection between your skin and any chemicals. Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentThe importance of personal hygieneIt’s important to wash your hands well to remove any harmful chemicals. There are other reasons why personal hygiene is important when working in construction.Danger from open cutsUse a plaster to protect cuts. If you do not there is a danger that you could catch an infection such as tetanus.Weil’s DiseaseRats are often present on a construction site. They spread a disease called Weil’s Diseasein their urine. This can kill and is one reason why you need to wash your hands well before eating or drinking.Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentEnd of Unit TestOn the following pages you'll find six questions about this unit. The answers are at the end.Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentQuestion 1Which of these may be caused by a chemical hazard? Select ONE answer only.•Hand-arm vibration•Hearing damage•Back pain•Skin diseaseHealth and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentQuestion 2Combustible chemicals must always be stored?Select ONE answer only.•Away from an open flame •On the top floor of a building•In an open area•With other chemicals. Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentQuestion 3If you suspect asbestos when working you must?Select ONE answer only.•Put on a mask •Stop working and tell your boss•Carry on working•Put on a boiler suit.Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentQuestion 4To protect your skin you need to use:Select ONE answer only. •A breathing mask•A hard hat•Safety glasses•Safety gloves. Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentQuestion 5Asbestos is likely to be found in?Select ONE answer only.•Modern buildings•Lagging around pipes•Paint you have just bought•All buildings.Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentQuestion 6Which of these may cause hand-arm vibration?Select ONE answer only.•Heavy lifting•Using a hammer drill•Stress•Loud noise.Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Unit 4 Know risks to health within a construction environmentUnit 4 answersQuestion 1Which of these may be caused by a chemical hazard? Correct answerSkin diseaseQuestion 2Combustible chemicals must always be stored?Correct answerAway from an open flame Question 3If you suspect asbestos when working you must?Correct answerStop working and tell your bossQuestion 4To protect your skin you need to use:Correct answerSafety gloves. Question 5Asbestos is likely to be found in?Correct answerLagging around pipesQuestion 6Which of these may cause hand-arm vibration?Correct answerUsing a hammer drillHealth and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyThis unitThis unit will look at some of the common dangers and hazards of working around plant and equipment.Many waysThere are many ways that moving machinery can cause you injury.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyMoving machinery and Injuries 1Read this case story and then answer the question on the next page.Case Study 1Tracey Collins was working on a building site. She had her foot run over by an excavator. She suffered broken toes and nerve damage. It took 18 months to recover.Tracey tried to make a claim against her employer. However she lost her claim. The court said that the employer had provided pedestrian* routes but Tracey had not used these. It also found that training and supervision of workers was in place.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyActivity 1Tracey lost her claim against her employer because?Select ONE answer only.•Her injuries were not serious enough•She did not use the pedestrian walkway•She did not listen when training was given •Her employer told lies in court.Correct answer: She did not use the pedestrian walkway.Feedback:If pedestrian walkways are available they need to be used to keep safe.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyMoving machinery and injuries 2Case Study 2 Sam Wood was a scaffolder. He was unloading scaffolding from a truck using a crane. The lifting sling came away from the crane hook. One and a half tonnes of scaffolding fell on Sam. He suffered many broken bones. He was lucky to be alive. It was found that the employer knew the safety catch on the crane was faulty but did nothing about it. However it was said that good training and supervision was in place. The scaffolding company was fined £80,000 and Mr Wood received compensation.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyActivity 2Which of these did Sam’s employer fail to do?Select ONE answer only.•Provide training•Provide lifting equipment•Mend the safety catch on the crane •Supervise its worker.Correct answer: Mend the safety catch on the crane Feedback:Sam’s employer knew about the faulty safety catch but had done nothing about it.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyMoving machinery and injuries 3Moving machinery can cause a number of injuries. It can also cause death. Here are some injuries caused by moving machines.HitBy a machine or moving part.CrushedSuch as if you get caught between a moving vehicle and a wall. Burnt or scaldedIf the machine is very hot or gives off steam.Trapped parts of the bodyThis can happen between rollers, belts and pulley drives. Cuts, stabs and abrasionsThis can happen if machinery has sharp parts or rough surfaces.Tracey and Sam in the case studies both suffered crushing injures.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyHazards and risks when using plant and equipment 1You have met many of these hazards and risks before.To recap here are some of them again.NoiseMany machines are very noisy. This can cause ear damage and deafness. Dust Cutting tools can create lots of dust. This can cause lung disease such as silicosis. Electrocution Bare wires, broken switches, cracked casing and damaged plugs all risk electrocution. Vibration White Finger Vibrating tools such as electric drills may cause hand arm vibration syndrome.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyHazards and risks when using plant and equipment 2Machines with moving parts have safety guards. However things can go wrong if these are missing, damaged or wrongly fitted.Unguarded machineAli used a machine without a safety guard. Select the image to find out what happened to him.InteractionWhen the student selects the image the following text appears.Ali suffered terrible injuries after his arm and shoulder became caught in an unguarded crushing machine in a quarry. As well as losing an arm, his neck was broken. He will always be paralysed from the neck down.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyKeeping safe when machinery and equipment is used 1 NAPO againHere is a Napo video telling us about keeping safe around moving vehicles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fvefmSamjcWatch the video and look at what’s done to keep safe.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyKeeping safe when machinery and equipment is used 2In the video with NAPO:A pedestrian walkwaywas used to separate moving machines from workers. Barrierswere used to clearly mark out the pedestrian walkway and area for the moving vehicles. Other things that can be done to keep safe include:•Alarmson vehicles so you clearly see and hear them•High visibility jackets so you can be seen by vehicle drivers •Not approaching a vehicle until the driver (operator) signals.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyKeeping safe when machinery and equipment is used 3TrainingOnly certain trained people are allowed to operate some machinery.Fork lift trucksOnly trained people can use them.AuthorisedAuthorised user = one trained to use it safely.If you’re an authorised user of a piece of equipment you have been trained to use it safely.Sad but trueSelect the image to read the story.InteractionWhen the student selects the image the following text appears.A company was heavily fined after it allowed an untrained fork lift truck driver to use a fork lift truck.He killed another worker.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyKeeping safe when machinery and equipment is used 4You won’t believe thisHarry was working onsite at a Lancashire hospital. He knew he shouldn’t use a high powered mechanical saw because he hadn’t been trained, but:•He only had a few posts to cut•It wouldn’t take long.Half way through the third post everyone heard his scream. His mates rushed in and saw a three foot piece of wood had gone right through his upper leg. He was losing a lot of blood. It was only because he was onsite at the hospital that his life was saved.It gets worseDo the activity on the next page to find out what happened afterwards.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyActivity 3What DIDN’T happened to the worker at the hospital.Select ONE answer only.•He was FINED for using the mechanical saw without being authorised•He was sacked by his employer•He had to have loads of time off work and lost money•He got compensation for his injuries.Correct answer: He got compensation for his injuriesFeedback:He Did NOT get any compensation and in fact he was FINED for using the mechanical saw without being authorised. He was off work for weeks and lost loads of money and his employer sacked him for “gross misconduct”.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelySafety signs and symbolsTypes of signsIt should be obvious from the sign what you have to do.Do what it saysIf you have to wear a hard hat then wear one. If you were injured and you weren’t’ wearing a hard hat you’d be unlikely to get any compensation.Yellow triangle = WarningRed circle = Prohibited (must NOT do something e.g. smoke)Blue circle = Mandatory (must DO something e.g. wear a hard hat)Green square / rectangle = Safety information or place of safety / emergency exit.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyActivity 4What does this sign say?Select ONE answer only.•You must wear a high visibility vest•You must NOT smoke•Warning, beware of vests•Emergency exit.Correct answer: You must wear a high visibility vest.FeedbackCorrect answer. Well done. It’s a blue circle so you must DO something. In this case you MUST wear a high visibility vest.Incorrect answer. Incorrect answer. It’s a blue circle so you must DO something. In this case you MUST wear a high visibility vest.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyActivity 5Which of the following should you DO or NOT do. Answer YES or NO to the following:•Use a machine that has a ‘do not use’ sign YES / NO•Wear the correct PPE YES / NO•Use only if you are authorised to do so YES / NO•Wear long chains, long hair or loose clothes YES / NO•Remove any safeguards YES / NO•Use if you have NOT been trained YES / NO•Follow the method statement YES / NO•Check all safety guards are in place YES / NOCorrect answer.•Use a machine that has a ‘do not use’ sign NO•Wear the correct PPE YES •Use only if you are authorised to do so YES •Wear long chains, long hair or loose clothes NO•Remove any safeguards NO•Use if you have NOT been trained NO•Follow the method statement YES •Check all safety guards are in place YES Feedback: You should NOT use a machine that has a “do not use sign on ”it nor use it if you haven’t been trained. Neither should you wear long chains, long hair or loose clothes that could get caught up in stuff. You SHOULD check all safety guards and follow the method statements and wear the correct PPE.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyMethod StatementsThese give a step-by step guide on how a job can be carried out safely. If your boss provides a method statement you need to follow it. Here’s the PPE you should wear when using a circular saw. PPE Required •High visibility vest•Gloves and boots•Safety googles•Ear defenders.Select the image to read some of a method statement for using a circular saw. Interaction When the student selects the image the following text is revealed.Method for safe working •Do not use unless you are a trained competent operative•Do not use when working at height•Ensure safety guards are fitted and working•Ensure you are wearing all the PPE specified•Make sure no unauthorised people are in the cutting area………………………..•Always use…………………………………..

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyActivity 6Method Statements What do you think PPE stands for?Select ONE answer only•Personal Body Equipment•Personal Protective Equipment•People Protective Equipment •Personal Priority Equipment.Correct answer: Personal Protective EquipmentFeedbackPPE stands for personal protective equipment.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyEnd of Unit TestOn the following pages you'll find six questions about this unit. The answers are at the end.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyQuestion 1Which of the following injuries is most likely to be caused by a moving vehicle?Select ONE answer only.•Burn•Sprain•Slipped disc•Crushing.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyQuestion 2Only go in front of a vehicle on a construction site ifSelect ONE answer only.•It is moving and you make contact with the driver•It is not moving •You have made contact with the driver•It is not moving and you make contact with the driver.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyQuestion 3Which of these keeps a safe distance between a moving vehicle?Select ONE answer only.•Ladder•Scaffolding•Pedestrian walkway•Flyover.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyQuestion 4Which of the following is an example of PPE?Select ONE answer only. •Safety guards•Safety glasses•Safety barriers•Safety notices.

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1Unit 5 Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safelyQuestion 5What does a blue safety sign tell you? It:Select ONE answer only.•Tells you not do something•Tells you to do something •Warns you of danger•Tells you to leave the area.