Construction Safety & Schools
Construction is a highly hazardous industry that requires a tremendous number of safety precautions to prevent serious accidents, injuries and fatalities. Safety efforts for construction projects that occur on school premises are especially critical because young students become vulnerable to the many known -- and inconspicuous -- hazards that pervade the construction zone.
Struck-By Accidents
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that struck-by accidents are a leading cause of death in the construction industry. A struck-by is an incident that occurs in which an individual is accidentally hit by flying or falling objects, a construction vehicle or moving equipment, or pieces of a structure that is being demolished. To avoid accidental struck-by incidents on school property, construction zones must be taped off and measures taken to prohibit access to students. To determine the parameters of the construction zone, the project manager must figure out where struck-by incidents are most likely to occur and factor in additional space to provide an extra measure of safety.
Toxicity Hazards
During construction projects, workers are exposed to an array of substances that can become toxic in large quantities or with poor ventilation. Paint and construction glues are examples of substances that can lead to toxicity poisoning if exposure is severe enough. Accordingly, when toxic substances are to be used in construction projects, schools must ensure that students remain a safe distance from the materials. For instance, if one of the buildings on campus requires all new paint, the school may have to shut down that building until the paint is dry, or else students can become exposed to hazardous fumes. Another important toxicity hazard to consider is asbestos. Asbestos poisoning can be fatal, and the removal of asbestos must be done in a strictly controlled environment that is blocked off from any school personnel or students.
Struck-By Accidents
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that struck-by accidents are a leading cause of death in the construction industry. A struck-by is an incident that occurs in which an individual is accidentally hit by flying or falling objects, a construction vehicle or moving equipment, or pieces of a structure that is being demolished. To avoid accidental struck-by incidents on school property, construction zones must be taped off and measures taken to prohibit access to students. To determine the parameters of the construction zone, the project manager must figure out where struck-by incidents are most likely to occur and factor in additional space to provide an extra measure of safety.
Toxicity Hazards
During construction projects, workers are exposed to an array of substances that can become toxic in large quantities or with poor ventilation. Paint and construction glues are examples of substances that can lead to toxicity poisoning if exposure is severe enough. Accordingly, when toxic substances are to be used in construction projects, schools must ensure that students remain a safe distance from the materials. For instance, if one of the buildings on campus requires all new paint, the school may have to shut down that building until the paint is dry, or else students can become exposed to hazardous fumes. Another important toxicity hazard to consider is asbestos. Asbestos poisoning can be fatal, and the removal of asbestos must be done in a strictly controlled environment that is blocked off from any school personnel or students.
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References
http://www.ehow.com/info_7908553_construction-safety-schools.html
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