Make Construction Safety a Priority at your Industrial Project.
Industrial building projects tend to have a major disadvantage when it comes to safety at site. Let’s see how –
At a warehouse building facility that our experts were working with, they encountered very poor awareness of even basic construction safety measures.
· The contractors only have Safety professionals at the top management level. It was observed that their staff at site is not adequately trained to ensure maximum safety and mishap prevention at site.
· Workers showed a lackadaisical attitude to personal safety and did not wear the proper personal protection equipment (PPE), as they were not educated about safety procedures.
· The Construction Safety interventions by our experts made a remarkable difference in the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) aspects of the industrial project.
Whether it’s a Warehouse or Distribution Centre, a Manufacturing Facility, Power Plants or Mining Facility, Industrial building projects have very distinct needs from commercial or residential building construction. Thus, Construction Safety Management also has a special role in Industrial projects owing to the equipment and material used on site.
While a lot of aspects are similar to residential construction, presence of heavy, specialized machines, large cranes, large amount of inventory, handling and installation of heavy equipment like boilers, turbines, pumps, vessels etc. make the industrial building site a high risk one when it comes to safety of the workforce.
Specialized tasks like intense welding, erection of heavy girders and vessels, storage of chemicals and lifting and shifting of large size material and equipment make the nature of work at industries very different from that at a regular construction site.
Such conditions only underline the importance of safety practices at industrial sites. Third party Agencies like CQRA are thus essential partners in the construction journey to ensure risk free operations.
How TPA ensure Safety at Industrial Projects Sites
Legal Compliance
- Not following regulations and standards regarding occupational health and safety at the construction sites can lead to the company facing fines and legal action.
- In the worst case, death of a worker can result in the top management being sued for poor safety conditions. TPA helps with compliance to avoid legal issues and project delays.
Risk Reduction
- TPAs chalk out a comprehensive Risk Mitigation program to identify and mitigate potential risks and hazards at construction sites with HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis )
- This includes educating the staff on correct safety practices and protection gear, training modules for supervisors and teaching risk identification. This proactive approach helps prevent accidents and reduces the likelihood of injuries and fatalities, inculcating a culture of safety at the industrial site.
- Safety stewards are also appointed by TPAs who monitor the workforce’s safety practices.
Continuous Improvement
- TPAs help in acting upon hazard identification and incident reporting resulting in continuous improvement and evaluation of the efficacy of the safety procedures in place.
- They also ensure that the project follows the latest in safety protocols in the industry and implements best practices.
Monitoring and Auditing
- TPAs regularly monitor and assess safety performance on industrial construction sites like conducting internal and external safety audits to identify areas for improvement (regular site walk through to identify unsafe conditions and acts).
- They also use leading and lagging indicators to measure safety performance.
- Health aspect of workers like the hygiene of their living conditions, along with food and drinking facilities, and housekeeping of the industrial site are also monitored by the TPAs.
- Monitoring on work at height jobs, emergency preparedness and response management, lifting activity, excavation activity, hot work and other important nodes as mentioned in our scope.
How does Construction Safety Management Help?
Productivity and Efficiency
A safe working environment contributes to higher morale and job satisfaction among workers thereby increasing efficiency.
Financial Implications
Accidents and injuries can result in significant financial consequences like medical, legal and compensation fess for the construction companies. Project delays due to these can be averted.
Long-Term Health Impact
Safety practices aim to minimize exposure to harmful substances and create a work environment that promotes long-term health and well-being for the workforce.
Compliance with Industry Standards
Adhering to safety standards ensures that all parties involved are on the same page regarding safety protocols, leading to a smoother and more coordinated construction process.
CQRA is your partner in ensuring all round Construction safety management at your Industrial project site.
