When it comes to the construction industry, safety is the key. Various risks exist on the ground for the workers on a daily basis and risk assessment is key in mitigating any accidents and providing a safe working environment. It is also obvious that there should be a well-set and followed hierarchy of risk assessment and the relevant instruments could always improve the accuracy and the speed with which this process is completed. Below is a summary of how a typical risk assessment is carried out and the HSE app that we have developed can assist in this process.
Risk Assessment Steps Standard Operating Procedure Outline
- Create Risk Assessment: Let’s start using the risk analysis method, where possible hazards are recognized and the consequences will be evaluated. This also aids the planning of the said activities.
- Present to Foreman: The report should be a consolidated one and presented to the foreman detailing all possible risks and safety measures worked out.
- Conduct Work: After that, the workers will do all the activities which are correctly set on the risk assessment, with due diligence according to the prescribed measures.
- Filing and Auditing: It’s close of the activity where all the records are retrieved and filing done, then formal type of management is carried out and they include audits.
An Outline of Why HSE Applications Are Useful in Ensuring Building Safety and Prevention of Any Hazards
The HSE app devises a few strong features aimed at upholding on-site safety:
- Point of Work Risk Assessment (POWRA): Assess the risks present on site at the moment and manage them as the task proceeds.
- Near Miss Frequency Rate (NMFR): Monitor almost accident occurrences, or rather look for and report almost accidents.
- Communication Matters: There’s no need to send memos or wait for meetings to make safety information available to other people.
- Identifying Risk Saves Lives: Clarifying the yellow areas will cut down accidental damage to employees as well as the working schedules.
Further Reading
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