Scaffolding Safety

Got this picture off the web on scaffolding. This is an example of what is normally acceptable in the past. However, the no of incidents involving scaffolding has been on the increase.

The circled areas involved

- improper walking platform
- no visible signs of toe boards
- no guard rails
- no proper access to the platform
- scaffolding not sitting firmly on the ground
- no clearing areas surrounding the scaffold

Working at Heights - Ladder

Innovation, Strength and Guts

If the ladder is not long enough, you extend it. This is a picture of one very strong man holding up and ladder like never before. A man who is courageous enough to climb the ladder. Finally a group of co-workers standing by to ensure safety is maintain.

So much for safety working at heights!

Safety Helmets

A good safety helmet is a life saver when working on site. You will not realize how important it is until you walk out of a site and inspect it. You will realize from the number of dents and scratches the number of time you have died if not for it.

It only cost a couple of dollars. It is light weight and it keeps the rain and shine out.

Remember : Keep the chin strap on!!! There are incidents when the helmet falls off when you lean out. You bent over to pick it up and hit your head on a low beam when stand upright again.

Forklift : Easy Way Up Easy Way Out

A great example of what has to be done to instill the Safety Message

At an apartment construction site, these framers were apparently too good to climb the ladders like all the ordinary workers. So, they hopped on the forklift express to be transported to the roof in style.

Guess they figured safety rules didn't apply to them.

Their employers didn't see it that way. They were fired on the spot.
If you think you're above safety, think again. These workers were lucky to get away with losing their jobs. They could have lost their lives.

Thanks to Richard K. for this one, and a special thanks.

Risk Management

It is now compulsory for all companies in Singapore to conduct Risk Assessment. This simply means that you have to

1. List down all the activities that is been carried out in your company
2. Break all these activities into different tasks
3. Analyse each task to understand the hazards involved and the type of preventive measures that is needed to ensure safe work

Hopefully, this will improve Singapore's record but most important save lives and families