Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for ensuring Safety & other Working Conditions at Construction Site


Book Description

The main aim of SOP is to educate the employees and customers about the right way of executing a certain process. SOPs will be present everywhere within the organization, no matter how big or small it may be. Larger organizations would have more SOPs. It is a good practice to bring the culture of documenting routine tasks in the organization so that knowledge is not limited to a single resource or a team. With proper documentation in place, employees can simply refer to an SOP for required information.







Advances in Construction Safety


Book Description

This book covers the details of computer-aided tools & techniques for improving work culture and minimizing accidents. The construction industry has been considered for employing the highest number of workmen but at the same time, it is also known as a poorly organized sector because of peculiarity in construction. Since construction project activity keeps changing on an hourly basis, it becomes difficult to manage the safety of workers or workplace and therefore, it stands as the second accident-prone industry. Several tools and techniques are introduced in controlling construction accidents concerning time and improvements are recorded. This book has briefly covered various challenges encountered, gaps in implementation, technological developments, and various methods/techniques to reduce construction accidents and highlights of research need for overall improvement of safety. This book is essentially helpful for students, researchers, faculty, and industry professionals.




Model Standard Operating Procedures for Common Hazardous Workplace Activities


Book Description

This collection of model Standard Operating Procedures is suited to employers, organisations and Contractors who do not currently have in place an existing set of, or inadequate or ineffective, Standard Operating Procedures. The collection provides a framework to build a comprehensive set of Standard Operating Procedures focussing on hazardous work activities common to, and across a range of ,industries and sectors. Standard Operating Procedures included: Working Safely (General); Shifting Materials Safely Using Manual Handling Methods; Work Safely Around Powerlines; Work Safely in The Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus; Working Safely at Heights; Safe Ladder Use; Working Safely on Roofs; Working Safely on Scaffolding Higher Than Two Metres (6 ½ Feet); Working Safely with Industrial Chemicals and Materials; Working Safely with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems; Entering Confined Space; Carrying Out Manual Excavation; Using Hand and Power Tools; Removing Non-Friable Asbestos; Removing Friable Asbestos; Shaping Solid Stone; Driving a Heavy Rigid Vehicle; Operating Commercial Vehicle; Welding Safely; Working Around Moving Mobile Plant; Working in or Near Pressurised Gas Mains or Piping; Undertaking Demolition of a Load Bearing Structure; and Working Adjacent to Road or Other Traffic/Transport Corridor. Aside from model SOP’s, the book also highlights that how Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) can clear, consistent instructions to ensure tasks are performed uniformly, enhancing quality, safety, and efficiency while preventing errors and ensuring regulatory compliance. The development process for Standard Operating Procedures and common challenges are also addressed.




PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE


Book Description

Property and casualty insurance is a smart investment that can help you and your family in the event of an unforeseen accident in your home or on your property. Fire insurance in India is a critical component of risk management for businesses and property owners, providing financial protection against damages caused by fire-related incidents. Property insurance is a type of P&C insurance coverage that makes the insured whole in relation to losses and damages to personal or business property, such as a home, car, or office. Property insurance also provides a safeguard from significant monetary loss if an event occurs with physical damage, injury, or loss of living expenses. P&C insurance can help individuals and businesses manage the financial risks associated with owning property and engaging in activities that have the potential to cause harm to others. It can provide peace of mind and help ensure that policyholders have the financial resources they need to recover from unexpected losses.







Occupational Safety and Health Simplified for the Industrial Workplace


Book Description

Occupational Safety and Health Simplified for the Industrial Workplace serves industrial businesses, workplaces, and managers who want quick answers to complicated questions. It is an essential reference for everyone involved with the safety and health of workers in the industrial workplace. It makes the difficult task of complying with the 29 CFR 1910 regulations easier to manage. From general safety provisions to violence in the workplace to hazardous wastes, it examines the standards of 29 CFR 1910 one-by-one with non-technical, implementation-friendly explanations of the requirements and how to implement and fulfill them. This book provides a breakdown of the training standards for industrial applications. In addition, it shows how to prevent the leading causes of fatal accidents, which OSHA industrial standards are violated most often, and how non-Spanish–speaking managers can effectively communicate safety requirements with Spanish-speaking employees. Most importantly, this book provides answers to a broad range of compliance questions, including who is obligated to observe the law, what OSHA compliance obligations are, and how state OSHA compares to federal OSHA standards.







Occupational Safety and Health Simplified for the Chemical Industry


Book Description

Identifying safety risks inherent to the chemical industry, this new book identifies steps that safety managers can implement in their facilities to minimize the occurrence and severity of accidents. Drawing together in one volume everything employers need to know about applicable OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards, this book provides expert, easy-to-read insight into interpreting OSHA's chemical manufacturing standards, training requirements, and Hazard Communication Standard. Intended as a reference tool for use in the office and on the production floor, this book allows safety managers to quickly understand complicated OSHA requirements. It removes much of the confusion and stress from the compliance process by providing detailed examples of various required documents and processes. For added convenience, the authors include a sample Hazard Communication Program, a comprehensive and easy-to-use sample chemical hygiene plan, a sample chemical safety program, and a sample chemical industry emergency response plan, all of which conform to OSHA standards.




Risk Assessment


Book Description

Covers the fundamentals of risk assessment and emphasizes taking a practical approach in the application of the techniques Written as a primer for students and employed safety professionals covering the fundamentals of risk assessment and emphasizing a practical approach in the application of the techniques Each chapter is developed as a stand-alone essay, making it easier to cover a subject Includes interactive exercises, links, videos, and downloadable risk assessment tools Addresses criteria prescribed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for safety programs