Hazards On A Construction Sites | Derrick Sandy
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Construction 
Sites 
Derrick Sandy
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List of Hazards on 
a Construction Site
• Working at height.
• Moving objects.
• Slips, trips, and falls.
• Noise.
• Material and manual handling.
• Electricity.
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Working at Height
Suitable training is required for all employees who 
work at height. Employees should be trained in 
working on different pieces of equipment and 
surfaces, such as how to work safely on 
scaffolding, ladders, and roofs.
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Moving Objects
A construction site is an ever-changing 
environment, and construction hazards 
continue to increase as construction is 
underway. There are many moving 
objects commonly encountered on 
construction sites. These include 
overhead lifting equipment, supply 
vehicles, and diggers, all of which move 
around a usually uneven terrain.
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Slips, Trips, and Falls
Slips, trips, and falls can happen in almost 
any environment. As construction sites 
often have uneven terrain, buildings at 
various stages of completion, and unused 
materials on site, it is unsurprising that 
slips, trips, and falls are a common 
hazard.
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Noise
Construction is noisy and, as a result, 
noise is a common construction 
hazard. Loud, repetitive, and excessive 
noise causes long term hearing 
problems, such as deafness. Noise can 
also be a dangerous distraction and 
may distract the worker from the task at 
hand, which can cause accidents.
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Material and 
Manual Handling
Materials and equipment are constantly 
being lifted and moved around 
construction sites, whether this be 
manually or by equipment. Either way, 
handling carries a degree of risk.
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Electricity
It is harmful to be exposed to electrical 
live parts. Harm can occur either by 
touching live parts directly, or indirectly 
by a conducting object or material.
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