When it comes to Jobsite Safety, it is regarded as one of the most important responsibilities of a construction project incharge. Aside from the most obvious concern of keeping workers injury-free, there are also other significant costs associated with a worksite which is exposed to risks. As a manager, one can make a real difference in this critical area.
How Do You Manage for Site Safety?
First and foremost, supposedly if you are the in-charge then you must always provide strong leadership. When managing a construction site, you must have your crew’s ear and they must also understand your role and that you are actively working to keep them safe. Worker safety should be a priority throughout any construction firm, regardless of its size.
Management leadership means that business owners, managers and supervisors:
– Make worker safety and health a core organizational value.
– Ensure to eliminate hazards, protect workers, and continuously improve safety and health on job sites.
– Provide sufficient resources to implement and maintain the safety and health program.
– Visibly demonstrate and communicate their safety and health commitment to workers and others.
– Set an example through their own actions.
Why Is Construction Site Safety Important?
The construction industry is one the most dangerous in terms of workplace fatalities and a manager have an obligation to understand the risks at all times.
Some of the most common hazards are:
– Falls from height.
– Falling objects.
– Exposure to dangerous substances.
– Working in confined spaces.
– Motor vehicle accidents.