SAFETY FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES AND WORKERS [paperback] DR. RAMDAS B JADHAV

The booklet is compiled on the HSE guidelines on safe construction along with safe use of equipment for new project construction sites, which are mostly covered for the regular use of formats, procedures for the workforce engaged in the projects. The objective of this guideline is to provide guidance on requirement of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Management System to be complied by Bidders, HSE Management System by Contractor, for the safety of the workmen including electrical safety etc. It is basically for the safe procedures which are to be adopted during & after construction and mainly to avoid incidents. Project in charge must devise micro strategy to address construction safety related issue within framework of macro-organizational strategy to achieve utmost safety during work. Needless to mention that Not only does construction site safety decrease the risk of injuries to the workers & public, but it also reduces the risk of Loss of the properties and work-related injuries and accidents. OSHA estimates that nearly a quarter of all work-related fatalities occur in the construction work, and many more injuriesthat do not lead to death occur as well. About the Author Dr. Ramdas B Jadhav, acquired Doctorate in Commerce & Management as the highest qualification from JJTU. He has more than 40 years of industrial experience in prestigious industries like Advani-Oerlikon, IBP Co. Ltd & IOCL. His knowledge has been enriched by extensive industrial experience, as he worked at all levels of the management cadre. Finally, he got superannuated as General Manager (H,S&E) from Indian Oil Head Office, Mumbai. He is a certified Health & Safety professional, Level-VI from the British Safety Council, UK. Also, a Certified Member associated with IOSH, (Institute of Occupational Health & Safety), UK since July21 & have worldwide exposure to updates in the field of Occupational Health & Safety