Q1: Define OH&S.
Ans:Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) refers to the practices, policies, and procedures put in place to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of people in the workplace.
Q2: Define Compensation Act.
Ans:It is a law that provides financial compensation to workers or their families in case of injury, disability, or death caused by accidents arising out of and in the course of employment.
Q3: Define ISO.
Ans:ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an independent, non-governmental international organization that develops and publishes global standards to ensure the quality, safety, efficiency, and interoperability of products, services, and systems across various industries.
Q4: Define Safety.
Ans:The state of being safe, freedom from the occurrence, injury, danger or loss is known as safety.
Q5: Define Health.
Ans:Soundness of body or mind, freedom from disease is known as health.
Q6: Name some Safety Equipment used at Construction sites.
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Some of the equipment are:- ➔ Hard hats (helmets)
- ➔ Safety goggles or glasses
- ➔ Ear protection (earplugs or earmuffs)
- ➔ Safety gloves
- ➔ Safety boots with steel toes
- ➔ High-visibility vests or clothing
- ➔ Respirators or dust masks
- ➔ Harnesses and fall arrest systems
- ➔ Knee pads
- ➔ Face shields
Q7: Write the importance of safety while working at construction sites.
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Safety is important because:- ➔ Protects workers from injuries and fatalities.
- ➔ Ensures smooth and uninterrupted progress of the project.
- ➔ Reduces financial losses due to accidents and damages.
- ➔ Helps in complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
- ➔ Creates a healthy and safe work environment.
- ➔ Boosts worker morale and overall productivity.
Q8: Name some methods of promoting Safety Concepts.
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Some of the methods are:- ➔ Conduct regular safety training and workshops.
- ➔ Hold daily toolbox talks on-site.
- ➔ Display clear safety signs and notices.
- ➔ Enforce the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- ➔ Perform frequent safety audits and inspections.
- ➔ Implement safety incentive and reward programs.