APPENDIX 4

GC3 THE HEALTH AND Candidates observation

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION sheet

Sheet number of _____

Student name _____________________________________ Student number _________________

Place inspected _____________________________________ Date of inspection ___ / _____ / _____

Observations Control measures Timescale

Hazards and consequences Immediate and longer term actions

1 Two housekeeping workers Immediate measure

were sweeping the floor that is Stop the sweeping activity 15 minutes
untidy and filled with concrete
and cement waste without using Long term measure
respiratory protection. The Provide respiratory protective 2 days
sweeping process generates a lot system
of dust when inhaled can cause
respiratory diseases. Use Vacuum cleaner rather than 4 days
sweeping the floor
Immediate measure
2 One worker was carrying tools Stop the worker from further Immediately
and some materials in his hand climbing the scaffold
and tool bag while climbing the
ladder of the scaffold. This activity Long term measure
can be a reason for objects falling Provide tool belt or rope to carry up
from height and he himself can the things once the worker reached 2 days
fall from the ladder which will upside.
cause disabilities, back injury, Provide instruction and information
spinal injury. about the importance of maintaining
three point contact while climbing
the ladder, that is both feet and one 2 weeks
hand.
3 Four pipe fitters were carrying Immediate measure
metal pipe of 14 meter diameter Stop carrying heavy materials immediately
on their shoulders from the pipe manually
stacking area to the working area.
The lifting of heavy metal pipes Long term measure
above shoulder height will cause Provide mechanical handling aids 2 days
shoulder injury, work related that reduces human efforts
upper limb disorders and back
injury. Provide training on safe lifting 2 weeks
techniques
4. Two scaffolders were doing Immediate measure
dismantling of scaffolds without Stop the scaffolding dismantling Immediately
wearing the safety harness and work
they already dismantled the guard
rails. with the absence of guard
rails there increases the like hood Long term measure
of falling of the scaffolders from Provide safety harness 2 days
the working platform which can
cause disabilities, broken bones Provide information, training and 2 weeks
etc. instruction to workers

5. Vibrating road rollers are used Immediate measure

to level the ground near the site. Provide frequent break 1 hour
The equipment operator was
driving the road roller for a long
period without taking any breaks. Long term measure
This activity had a chance to lead Provide job rotation for the worker 2 days
the equipment operator to whole
body vibration syndrome. Protect the operator by scientific 1 week
controls

Immediate measure
6. Painting materials such as Place the painting in storage place Immediate
thinner, paint, varnish which is
flammable placed in the second
floor of the building. And welding Long term measure
worker carried out nearby , there
is high chance to catch fire when Arrange a fire marshal to monitor hot 5 days.
thinner when contact with work
welding spark which results fire Carry out risk assessment by a 3 weak
and explosion of materials sever competent person
injury burns to the to the workers

7. Man lift/MEWP was used to Immediate measure

carry a worker to the top of the Stop the work using MEWP Immediately
roof to install temporary lights.
Near to the working area live over Long term measure
head lines were passing. The Hire another MEWP to do the lifting
outriggers where not placed to 2 days
support the lifting because of Provide supervision to prevent bad
mechanical problem. This will occurrence. 2 days
result in total collapse or toppling
of the MEWP will result in contact
of live over head with the worker. Do maintenance for MEWP by
This will cause fractures, burns, appointing competent engineer. 1 week
shocks etc.
8. On the front side of the site Immediate measure
cement bags were stacked in a Provide barricade around the stack. 15 minutes
congested area near the
pedestrian walkway without Long term measure
barricaded. The stack is over Stack height should be reduced to a
heighted and not stored in a safe minimum level 1 day
manner. This prevents the safe
passage of pedestrians Relocate and Stack the bag in a step
wise manner to Provide space for 2 weeks
people to move around the stack.
9. A diesel powered power Immediate measure
generator is placed inside a room Switch off the diesel generator Immediately
without proper ventilation. Its
operation produces carbon Long term measure
monoxide gases because of Do maintenance of diesel generator 2 days
improper maintenance and
inspection provided by the Local exhaust ventilation should be
employer. The workers working provided 2 weeks
nearby were inhaling these gas
will cause asphyxiation and can be
a reason for death if excess
amount is inhaled.
10. 2 workers were standing on a Immediate measure
plastic fragile roof for cleaning Stop the work immediately Immediately
purpose and they were not
wearing safety harness and they
dont have good knowledge about Long term measure
working on fragile roofs. These Provide safety harness and hard hat
roofs will collapse if over weight is to workers 2 days
applied on it. The workers will fall
from that roof top. This will cause Provide crawling board and roof
broken bones, permanent ladder to do jobs on fragile roof 4 days
disabilities or death of the
workers.

11. 2 technicians were changing Immediate measure

the bulb of the tower-light on a Shut down and isolate the live lines Immediately
metal ladder. They are working before working
without shutdown the live
system. If any electric shock
happens the metal ladder will Long term measure
increase the effect of electric Provide fiber ladder to do jobs 2 days
shock and secondary effect can related to electricity
happen if he falls from height. The
electric shock will burn and Use insulated safety gloves when 1 week
dislocation, broken bones will working with live electricity
happen due to fall from ladder.
 Immediate measure
12. The workers working at Provide drinking water facility at
height does not have drinking each floors 30 minutes
water facility on top of the
building. On this summer time Long term measure
they were working for long hours Appoint welfare controlling staff to
and if they dont drink enough evaluate the effectiveness and
water to prevent dehydration provision of all welfare activities 5 days
serious heat stroke, muscle cramp
and kidney failure will happen. Provide automatic filtering system
that filters water and use temporary
piping system to provide drinking 2 weeks
water to top floors
13. 2 workers were doing Immediate measure
concrete work by mixing cement Stop the cement mixing work Immediately
with baby metal. At that time they
were handling dry cement
without wearing any RPE. This Long term measure
prolonged exposure will cause the Provide filter face RPE 2 days
inhalation of dry cement dust by
these workers and will cause Information and instruction should
respiratory diseases and be passed to the workers to prohibit 2 weeks
cancerous growth of cells in lungs. such works

Immediate measure
14. One worker was working on Stop working on unprotected edges Immediately
the stair case that doesnt have
hand rails. He is over reaching to Avoid over reaching while working Immediately
clean the concrete surface to start
the tile work. There is a chance of Long term measure
fall because he is not wearing Provide safety harness to arrest the
safety harness. This will cause fall 2 days
serious disabilities, injuries and
can cause death. Provide refreshment training to the 2 weeks
worker
15. Drinking water provided for Immediate measure
workers were not placed in a Provide good housekeeping Immediately
clean area. The area is
contaminated and it is not labeled Long term measure
with date, time and water testing Use disposable paper cups and avoid
results were not displayed. common cup that have more chance 2 days
Common cup used to drink water to spread the disease.
also found as dirty. This will cause
Diarrhea, Cholera, and other Replace the facility to somewhere 1 week
serious illnesses such as Typhoid, else having good hygiene
and Dysentery.
16. While filling diesel to the
power generator the workers
accidently spill some diesel on the
floor and this incident may have
the potential to cause slip of the
worker on the same floor and
increases the like hood of spinal
injury, broken bones etc.
Immediate measure
Provide good house keeping Immediately
Long term measure
Provide spill kit tray to prevent the 2 days
spillage to the floors
Avoid manual filling by providing
instruments and mechanical aids 3 weeks

Immediate measure
17. The roof of the temporary Remove the asbestos sheet Immediately
changing room that is used by all
workers was build with asbestos
and the condition is even worse, Long term measure
that it is already deteriorated. Use FRP roofing sheets 2 days
There is a chance of asbestos fiber
inhalation hazard that may cause Provide instruction and information
the workers breathing problems and training regarding the side
and when it is inhaled for long effects of asbestos 4 weeks
time will cause cancer.

Immediate measure
18. Workers were walking to Provide cool drinks to workers Immediately
mess hall that is 100M away from
the site for having lunch by foot Long term measure
during hot weather condition. The Provide transportation to reach the 2 days
time noticed as 1 pm. At this time mess hall
the heat level by sun is at the
peak and this incident will cause Make changes in lunch time schedule
dehydration, muscle cramp, heat by changing the time to 11am 2 weeks
stress and unconsciousness.

19. During summer season some Immediate measure

worker were working outside the Provide frequent breaks Immediately
building. They were no frequent
breaks and there is no heat
shelters/cool refuges for resting Long term measure
and relaxation. This will cause Provide job rotation for workers
excess strain, stress, and will 1 day
increase sweating, blood pressure Provide cool refuges for resting
and heart rate. This will affect his during summer season 2 days
health.
20. Petrol cans were stocked Immediate measure
near the working area of welding Stop the welding work Immediately
work. Welding works produces lot
of metallic fumes and enough Long term measure
heat to start fire and explosion. Provide fire blanket to cover
Multiple Deaths, equipment flammable materials if it cant be 2 days
damage, Burns, Injuries, Heavy removed
property loss can happen due to
fire.. Provide signage regarding flammable
material 3 days
21. One worker is using angle Immediate measure
grinder for polishing concrete Stop the use of angle grinder Immediately
surface of the wall in order to
start the painting works without Long term measure
any PPE and this portable Provide safety guard for the machine 2 days
electrical equipment has no safety
guard. This activity will increase Provide PPE such as hard gloves, face
the like hood of cuts, wounds and shield etc 2 days
Sevier injury.
22. Welding machines trailing Immediate control measures
cable was laid down through the Provide crossing over points for 2 hours
floor and workers were passing pedestrians
over it without noticing the
presence of the trailing cable. This Long term control measures
activity can leads to slips and trips provide cable hangers to elevate the 2 days
and can cause injury to workers. cables over head to a safe position
Immediate measure
23. Workers where eating and Prohibit eating and drinking inside Immediately
drinking in a contaminated area the site
filled with waste and dirty water.
There were no arrangements of Long term measure
welfare facility to take food at Provide eating shelter in the site 2 days
work place. This will cause
diseases like flu, malaria, diarrhea Conduct awareness program that
etc. covers all topics about precautions
needed to avoid diseases
Immediate measure
24. Fork lift was reversing without Provide banksman 30 minutes
the help of banks men near a
blind spot. These will Increases Long term measure
risk of collisions with Pedestrians
and collision with other vehicles. Provide mirrors in blind spots to see 2 days
pedestrians and vehicles

Eliminate reversing by implementing 2 weeks

on way traffic system
25. Trailing cable of a portable Immediate measure
pneumatic driller laid down the
walk way where contaminated Stop the work Immediate
water accumulated on the floor
the insulation of cable fade up Long term measure
and scorch marks caused by the
over use the workers may pass Replace the cable of portable driller 3 days
through this walk way may
contact with the cable and get Clean the floor to remove
electric shock burn and sever contaminate water 1 day
injury

26. fire extinguishers were

provided near the storage of Good practice To be continued
flammable materials

27. food waste, metal waste,

concrete waste were separated Good practice To be continued
and segregated in the site

28. 24 X 7 ambulance service is

provided in the construction site Good practice To be continued