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PRESENTATION

YANGON TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITYDEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Supervisor Dr. Nyan Myint KyawProfessor and HeadDepartment of Civil Engineering

StudentMa Phyo Theint Theint HtutRoll No. C-27Master of Engineering (Thesis)

Application of Occupational Health, Safety and

Environmental Management System

in Construction Projects 

Problem Statement High rates of accidents are caused in

construction sites because the safety

management is not developed in our country.

National Laws and regulations are not effective

for the Health, Safety and Environmental

Management System in our country

Objectives To study the accident theories which aim to

clarify the accident phenomena and to explain the mechanisms that lead to accidents.

To study the safety management system, theory and procedures from the preparation of the site to the construction of the project.

To save the life of construction workers by using the OHSE system commonly in our country

Scope of Study Safety planning, safety procedure, safety

training, safety measure, safety requirements are included in the safety management development.

Providing growth in safety education and concepts relating to the integrating of aspects of safety into all functions and activities of construction management.

To maintain and promote worker’s health and safety at work.

Implementation Program Studying the national laws or regulations require for

employers to provide a safe and healthy workplace before the construction site.

Studying the information relating to the local safety practice.

Studying the safety of working environment present many hazardous substances in construction sites.

Providing the welfare facilities at the construction sites.

Discussion and conclusion for the safety management system of construction sites.

Expected Outcomes Better safety management system can be

considered in the design of new workplaces and

processes.

Reducing the incidence of injuries and illness

among workers at the construction.

Improving safety, health and welfare programs

for preventing occupational accidents and

diseases in the construction sites.

Effective safety managementThere are three main objectives for safety

management to be effective

to make the environment safe; to make the job safe, to make workers safety conscious.

Occupational Health and Safety Management system (OHSE)

An Occupational Health and safety

Management system is a frame work that

allows an organization to consistently identify

and control its health and safety risks, reduce

the potential for accidents, help achieve

compliance with health and safety legislation

and continually improve its performance.

Health and safety Induction training Supervisor and management training On-job training Specific hazard training Work procedures and skills training Emergency procedure training First aid training

The key strategy principles of international and national occupational health and safety policies

avoidance of hazards (primary prevention) safe technology optimization of working conditions integration of production and health and safety activities government’s responsibility, authority and competence in

the development and control of working conditions primary responsibility of the employer and entrepreneur for

health and safety at the workplace recognition of employees’ own interest in occupational

health and safety cooperation and collaboration on an equal basis by

employers and workers right to participate in decisions concerning one’s own work right to know and principle of transparency Continuous follow-up and development of occupational

health and safety

Principles of Occupational Health and Safety

protection and promotion of the health of workers by preventing and controlling occupational diseases and accidents

Development and promotion of healthy and safe work, work environments and work organizations.

enhancement of physical, mental and social well-being of workers

Enablement of workers to conduct socially and economically productive live

Principles of Accident Prevention

The prevention of accidents is an essential part of good management.

Both workers and management must cooperate to

reduce accidents. The organization of safety in the plant is the

responsibility of the management.

Each plant should have a definitive and well known policy on safety.

There must be available organization and resources to

carry out the policy.

The best known method which can be introduced must be applied at the work place.

The benefits of Occupational Health and Safety at Workplace

Improvement of worker's health behaviour due to relaxed atmosphere in the work setting

Improved worker's health. Improved workers moral and job-satisfaction. Improved workers efficiency and productivity. Lower sickness rates, lower accidents and injury

rates. Reduced absenteeism, reduced labor turnover. Reduced health cost to the employee, the

management and the employers. Improved corporate image and industrial relations. Lower compensation for occupational illnesses and

injuries. Improved intra-personal and inter-personal

relationship within the companies, the family and in the community.

Causes of Occupational Diseases

Lack of provision of protective (safety) devices by the employers of labor.

Inadequate or non use of safety devices by the respective worker. The non compliance to company rules can predispose the worker to various illnesses.

The health status of the worker. A worker who is ill and stressed up is likely to be affected. A worker who is anemic due to ill-health like malaria or due to poor nutrition is likely to develop further complications.

Poor personal and environmental hygiene. Lack of periodic medical investigation or examinations of the

workers to identify those likely or already developing ill-health so that treatment can be started early. Types of medical examination should include x - ray and laboratory investigations.

Lack of practice of most containment and preventive measures. Exposure to defective equipment and instruments. Exposure to dermatologic agents which could be endogenic.

Such substances include absorption of gold, mercury arsenic agents like Bacillus anthraces and mechanical agents.

Ingestion of toxic substances and dangerous agents such as contaminated food substances, vegetables and fruits.

Exposure to hazards like lead, toxic materials,

fumes, dust and other substances. Inhalation of gases, fumes, organic substances

like silica sulphate, iron dusts, coal dusts and others.

Carelessness of workers and hazardous life styles

like excessive smoking, alcohol intake and ingestion of non prescribed and adulterated and fake drug.

Inability of the worker to go for medical check-up as preventive measure

Advantages of Applying Safety on construction sites

Applying safety on the construction projects has many advantagesReduce the accidents on the construction sites. Help end projects in the early time. Increase employee morals Increased productivity. Decreased the number of compensation.

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