Construction Safety & Fire Engineering

This study investigated the role of the Yoruba language in the de-escalation process of the language conflict in the idiroko border community. This study employs an exploratory survey paradigm, which integrates a mixed research approach to collect data. A total of 50 respondents were involved in the study to represent the entire population, 20 Nigerians, and 25 Beninese. Under this investigation, data was collected quantitatively and qualitatively. Quantitative data was collected using questionnaires containing multiple-choice, open and closed-ended questions, and attitude scales. Qualitative data was collected through observation (non-participant). The results from the quantitative data collected affirmed that the role of the Yoruba language in the de-escalation process of the language conflict in Idiroko community is reconciliatory with 48% index, 36% of respondents see the role as neutral while 16% see it as passive. The study recommends that policy makers should take specific measures in the context of language policy making for border community. Also, it is recommended that policies be implemented to reflect the institutionalization of the Yoruba language as the language of mediation for the language conflict in the Idiroko community. This was be done by the government of both countries as a matter of urgency because large-scale intercultural conflicts start with the conflict of language.

This study investigated the role of the Yoruba language in the de-escalation process of the language conflict in the idiroko border community. This study employs an exploratory survey paradigm, which integrates a mixed research approach to collect data. A total of 50 respondents were involved in the study to represent the entire population, 20 Nigerians, and 25 Beninese. Under this investigation, data was collected quantitatively and qualitatively. Quantitative data was collected using questionnaires containing multiple-choice, open and closed-ended questions, and attitude scales. Qualitative data was collected through observation (non-participant). The results from the quantitative data collected affirmed that the role of the Yoruba language in the de-escalation process of the language conflict in Idiroko community is reconciliatory with 48% index, 36% of respondents see the role as neutral while 16% see it as passive. The study recommends that policy makers should take specific measures in the context of language policy making for border community. Also, it is recommended that policies be implemented to reflect the institutionalization of the Yoruba language as the language of mediation for the language conflict in the Idiroko community. This was be done by the government of both countries as a matter of urgency because large-scale intercultural conflicts start with the conflict of language.

The project environment in Nigeria is shifting from traditional practice towards dispersed teams thereby creating the need to understand leadership attributes that lead to successful project outcomes. This study assessed the impact of leadership traits on team performance as correlates of success in construction projects. Like many other management research, the study involve inferential survey. 172 participants drawn from the different professions in the construction industry selected from 42 mega projects completed in the last three years in south-south Nigeria were sampled. Twelve collaborative leadership traits drawn from emotional, managerial competencies were tested against team performance and team spirit stimulants from the literature. Mean item score was used to evaluate relevance of the traits to collaborative working while hypotheses were tested using chi square. While the result of the study is not different from literature, the far reaching implication is that, project ...

The project environment in Nigeria is shifting from traditional practice towards dispersed teams thereby creating the need to understand leadership attributes that lead to successful project outcomes. This study assessed the impact of leadership traits on team performance as correlates of success in construction projects. Like many other management research, the study involve inferential survey. 172 participants drawn from the different professions in the construction industry selected from 42 mega projects completed in the last three years in south-south Nigeria were sampled. Twelve collaborative leadership traits drawn from emotional, managerial competencies were tested against team performance and team spirit stimulants from the literature. Mean item score was used to evaluate relevance of the traits to collaborative working while hypotheses were tested using chi square. While the result of the study is not different from literature, the far reaching implication is that, project ...

Anexa nr. 4 Lista de control conţine o serie de întrebări la care compania trebuie să răspundă cu "da" sau "nu". Toate întrebările la care întreprinderea răspunde cu da reprezintă o problemă de securitate şi securitate în muncă care trebuie să facă parte dintr-un plan de acţiune pe care societatea trebuie să-l întocmească, în corelaţie cu lista de verificare. În raport cu Lista de control, compania trebuie să: ■ răspundă la toate întrebările din lista de control; ■ ia în considerare în planul de acţiune, corelat cu lista de control, acele întrebări/probleme la care întreprinderea răspunde cu Da ; ■ ţină seama de cauzele/factorii de risc care ar putea influenţa problemele identificate; ■ elaboreze soluţii/măsuri pentru problemele/deficienţele depistate; ■ stabilească cine este responsabil pentru rezolvarea problemelor identificate, şi termenele de realizare; ■ menţioneze în scris problemele cheie din cadrul companiei care nu sunt evidenţiate de lista de control. Lista de control RISCURI DE ACCIDENTARE Da Nu RISCURI CHIMICE 1. Lucrătorii folosesc substanţe chimice periculoase (de exemplu produse chimice, cu simboluri de avertizare în portocaliu), într-un mod neglijent? 2. Compania omite să verifice dacă substanţele chimice periculoase care sunt utilizate pot fi înlocuite (substituite) cu substanţe chimice mai puţin periculoase? 3. Lucrătorii folosesc substanţe chimice periculoase, chiar dacă nu a fost elaborat un set de instrucţiuni pentru utilizarea acestora la locul de muncă, adaptate la condiţiile din companie? 4. Există lucrători care folosesc substanţe chimice periculoase în legătură cu care nu au fost informaţi referitor la riscurile pe care le implică? 5. Există lucrători care nu folosesc echipamentul individual de protecţie, mănuşi de exemplu, chiar dacă există această cerinţă? 6. Personalul lucrează cu apă, în contact direct cu pielea, pentru mai mult de două ore pe zi? 7. Există lucrători care nu au fost instruiţi privind utilizarea corectă a preparatelor de curăţare şi a substanţelor chimice? RISCURI ERGONOMICE Ridicare de mase grele 8. Există obiecte sau mase grele care se ridică manual? 9. Există obiecte grele sau unelte care se transportă în timpul deplasării? 10. Se ridică greutăţi în poziţii incomode de lucru, de exemplu,departe de corp, peste înălţimea umărului sau sub înălţimea genunchiului? Tragerea sau împingerea de obiecte grele 11. Lucrătorii au senzaţia că obiectele care sunt împinse sau trase sunt grele? 12. Echipamentul de muncă este defect sau neîntreţinut corespunzător? 13. Forma echipamentului implică poziţii de lucru incomode? Poziţii de lucru 14. Personalul lucrează în poziţii incomode? 15. Activitatea implică poziţii de lucru cu amplitudine maximă a articulaţiilor, menţinute timp îndelungat? 16. Spaţiul de muncă este restrâns? COPII ŞI TINERI Instruire şi supraveghere 17. Există tineri sub vârsta de 18 ani care nu au primit instruire şi formare detaliate? 18. Tinerii cu vârsta sub 18 ani lucrează fără a fi supravegheaţi de un adult? 19. În cazul în care sunt angajaţi tineri sub 15 ani, aceştia urmând cursurile învăţământului obligatoriu, părinţii sunt informaţi? Cerinţe de vârstă 20. Sunt angajaţi copii sub 13 ani? 21. Există tineri care urmează cursurile învăţământului obligatoriu şi lucrează în alte domenii decât în munca de birou sau similar? Maşini 22. Există tineri sub vârsta de 18 ani care lucrează cu maşini periculoase, de exemplu cu maşini de tuns iarba sau maşini de măturat? Substanţe chimice 23. Există tineri sub 18 ani care lucrează cu substanţe chimice periculoase sau în vecinătatea zonelor periculoase pentru ei? Riscuri ergonomice 24. Există tineri sub 18 ani, care ridică obiecte de peste 12 kg, de mai multe ori pe zi? Program de lucru 25. Există tineri sub vârsta de 18 ani care lucrează între ora opt seara şi şase dimineaţa? 26. Există tineri de 13-14 ani, supuşi prevederilor învăţământului obligatoriu, care lucrează mai mult de două ore în zilele de şcoală/7 ore pe zi în zilele fără şcoală sau 12 ore în timpul săptămânii cu şcoală/30 de ore în săptămâna fără şcoală? 27. Există tineri de 13-14 ani supuşi prevederilor învăţământului obligatoriu, care nu au o perioadă de odihnă neîntreruptă de cel puţin 14 ore pe parcursul unei zile de 24 de ore? 28. Există tineri de 15-17 ani care nu sunt supuşi prevederilor învăţământului obligatoriu şi care nu au o perioadă de odihnă neîntreruptă de cel puţin 12 ore pe parcursul unei zile de 24 de ore? 29. Există tineri sub 18 ani care nu au două zile de pauză în fiecare perioadă de şapte zile? 30. Există tineri sub 18 ani, cu un timp de lucru mai mare de 4 ore şi jumătate, care nu au o pauză de cel puţin 30 de minute? RISCURI PSIHOSOCIALE Cerinţe excesive 31. Este necesar, deseori, ca lucrătorii să muncească ore suplimentare? 32. Este necesar ca lucrătorii să-şi ascundă emoţiile în timpul realizării activităţii? 33. Există deseori cerinţe contradictorii faţă de lucrători? Lipsa de influenţă

There is a Malay proverb says, "A small fire became friends, when the fire grows it will become our enemies" or in equivalent English proverb, "A small leak will sink a great ship.

"Malay proverbs are a word that is consistent with the use of fire in daily life. While fire is a necessity in daily life, it can be dangerous if not properly controlled. Fires are a chemical reaction in which heat and light are generated, which in turn produces smoke.

There is a saying that "Prevent Is Better Than Treating". The question now is "How do you prevent a fire, if you don't know the cause". Therefore, it is necessary to understand how a fire can occur.

Fire will only happen if there are three elements that combine to help fuel the flame, such as wood, paper and oil, air to supply oxygen and temperature or heat to generate heat or flames. The picture shows a triangle of fire where all three elements combine to produce a fire.

Next, you want to make sure the ground is as flat as possible. Placing a ladder on an uneven surface will turn the ladder in a way that is extremely unsafe (leg extensions will help with uneven surfaces). You also want to make sure that the base of the bailey ladders Sydney  is the correct distance from the wall to which it will bend.

Sounds easy enough, doesn't it? It is using the ladder. Check out ladder Crash on YouTube for what can happen. And although the bailey ladders Brisbane comes in for viral videos, a recent study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ladder) shows that falling off a ladder is very easy and can often be fatal.

Scope International Journal of Civil Engineering(IJCVLE) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of the Civil Engineering and Urban Planning. The journal is devoted to the publication of high quality papers on theoretical and practical aspects of Civil Engineering and Urban Planning. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on Civil Engineering and Urban Planning advancements, and establishing new collaborations in these areas.

Ergonomic methods used for highlighting causes of non-transmissible disorders Ergonomic methods applied for screening and monitoring the cause of non-transmissible occupational diseases are elementary instruments, so doctors/ researchers could: 1) easily understand and effi ciently manipulate them; 2) use in different situations and adapt them to distinct work conditions; 3) knowing advantages and disadvantages of the used methods program effi cient actions to improve work conditions. Резюме Эргономические методы, используемые при выявле-нии детерминантов неинфекционных нарушений здоровья Эргономические методы, применяемые для скрининга и мониторинга неинфекционных профессиональных нару-шений здоровья, являются простыми инструментами,

Construction sector through linkages affects about 40 building material industries, support investment and growth climate. According to the Labor Force Survey 2013-14 by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, Construction Sector employs 4.1 million and ranked 5th in the number of employees but, ranked 3rd in most injury prone industry with alarmingly high injury rate of 14.1%. That means approximately 1 in 12 employed person is prone to injuries/diseases in construction industry.

Objective of this study includes studying effects of provision of safety equipment and training sessions on EHS condition of site, finding a relation between expenditure and training and suggesting a strategy and tentative budgets of future projects of similar magnitude. The project under study is under construction on a green field measuring 12.5 Acres with total construction area of about 1.5 million sq.ft. in Korangi, Karachi. The study was conducted during the period of eight months, from January, 2015 till August, 2015.

The primary data related to the expenditure, budget and trainings was gathered through the EHS Department of Contractor and Project Managers. Further, a survey was designed and conducted targeted towards labor. This survey highlights the outcomes of training sessions conducted by EHS Department.

The total planned manpower of contractor was 450 at peak and total expenditure done on provision of PPEs was PKR 384,500. Contractor's EHS team included 4 personnel at peak who works under the guidance of Project Manager’s EHS Department that forms the holistic EHS Plan for complete project. They conducted a total of 279 meeting during the study period in order to create awareness among workforce.

In order to measure the level of effectiveness of safety implementation measures Key Performance Indicators were selected and a Risk Priority Number Analysis was performed on the KPIs to calculate site safety index was calculated which ranges from 2 to 36 during study period with 0 being ideal.

From the graphical relation it was observed that since PPEs were routinely provided to the labor, the number of trainings and strength of EHS team was found directly proportional to site safety index, for further reinforcement of findings a survey was conducted with sample size of 30 which found that overall awareness of Site EHS Policy is up to satisfaction.

During the study period, combined cost of PPEs and Site Safety Equipment reached 2% of the total billed amount to adequately meet the requirements of safety standards. Therefore, it is recommended that for future projects of similar nature EHS Budget to be set between 2-3% of total project cost.

As a strategy for future projects it is also suggested to develop a strong EHS Monitoring team which must be enhanced with the enhancement of workforce and a system of trainings for creating awareness should be developed, the trainings should be planned in three phases as follows:

Induction Training in order to brief new inductees on EHS procedures

Regular Trainings / Tool Box Talks in order to reinforce the concepts presented in induction trainings

Specialized Trainings on individual concepts of General Safety, Fire Hazards, Electrical Hazzard, Working at height and Working in confined space.

Further, general as well as job specific PPEs should be provided in timely manner and display signs should be installed for creating awareness.

Periodic safety survey of work force should also be conducted and specific trainings should be arranged in order to encounter deficiencies in training plans.

Pe şantierele de construcţii lucrările specifice se desfşoară atât în exterior, pe spaţiii largi şi deschise, cât şi în interior în spaţii înguste şi limitate. Varietatea lucrărilor de construcţii implică o analiză atentă a categoriilor de echipamente, procedeelor tehnologice cât şi a duratelor de lucru cu suprapunerea activităţilor în scopul caracterizării surselor de zgomot şi vibraţii localizate în maşini, echipamente şi scule cât şi în procese tehnologice specifice. Impactul direct asupra personalului muncitor poate fi caracterizat, după cum urmează:-influenţa zgomotului şi vibraţiilor pentru personalul muncitor ce manevrează echipamentele tehnologice, aflat în cabină, platforme, postul de lucru în interior sau exterior.-influenţa zgomotelor şi vibraţiilor pentru muncitori datorită proceselor tehnologice ca rezultat al interacţiunii maşină-mediu de prelucrat. Rezultatele obţinute în România pentru zgomot şi vibraţii au la bază date semnificative specifice şantierelor de construcţii şi caracterizează familii de maşini de construcţii care totalizează peste 1500 de exemplare inspectate şi testate. Zgomotul şi vibraţiile transmise omului în procesul muncii pe şantierele de construcţii se apreciează sub aspectul cerinţelor normative pe care trebuie să le îndeplinească echipamentele tehnologice şi procesele de lucru ca surse, cu efecte prin solicitare psihică şi psihofiziologică. Cerinţe normative a) Pentru echipamentele tehnologice de construcţii nivelul de zgomot şi vibraţii trebuie evaluat ţinând seama de următoarele documente principale: F 0 B 7 Directiva 98/37 a maşinilor preluată prin HG 119/2004;

Metal parts of ladders are permanently constructed of steel, wrought iron, malleable cast or other material strong enough. Ladders inspected regularly and maintained in a safe condition. Metal ladders painted or treated to protect them from corrosion and rusting. Rungs of ladders are designed so that the foot cannot slip off the end. Rungs, cleats, and steps are free of splinters, sharp edges, burrs, or other projections that are hazards. The distance from the back of the rungs to the nearest fixed object is at least 6 in. The perpendicular distance from the center line of the rungs to the nearest permanent object on the climbing side of the ladder is 35 inches for a pitch of 750 and 30 inches for a pitch of 900. Yards Drainage and grading slopes of the surface are designed carefully for easy and safe access. Drains, channels, and other hazardous openings is properly covered, enclosed, and safeguarded. Walkways are cautiously positioned away from eavesdrop of rooftops that can become slippery. Wet surfaces are covered with non-slip materials Railings are constructed along with walkways on steep slopes, slippery places, and accident prone places.

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