Safety Issues in Construction

The construction sector is massive, with millions of people working on various building sites every day.

While any workplace might be deemed risky, construction sites in particular are known to have a higher workplace mortality rate, with the following issues being the most common:

Distracted Workers
This is a severe issue for any job in any business, but it is especially dangerous in the construction industry, where it can result in serious accidents. Employees must concentrate on the present task at hand; otherwise, the numerous risks in this type of situation may result in serious consequences.

Distractions of any type are bad, so whether it’s checking your phone or engaging in talks with coworkers, you could wind up in a dangerous situation or suffer an injury, all of which are completely avoidable if employees focus on their assigned task.

Combining Trades
Some managers believe that if there are more people working on the job site, the work will be completed faster, thus they will schedule different trades to work on a single site, which is typical when workers are rushing to complete a project. While this may appear to be a good concept in theory, in practise, it can lead to stress and diversions, thus there should never be a significant concentration of workers in one location. This proposal should be rejected since, in addition to safety concerns, it will diminish overall work quality.

Unqualified Employees
Because skill and knowledge are necessary, only qualified construction employees should be on-site. Employers must educate their employees and use experienced professionals to provide a safe working environment and that all contractors are credible. This will give everyone piece of mind.

Safety must be valued, and poor safety behaviours should never be tolerated because they can endanger everyone.

Inadequate Tools and Equipment
Construction workers must invest in the right tools, and the necessary equipment must be on-site in order for the project to be finished safely and successfully. A worker should never begin a project unless they have all of the necessary tools and safety equipment, as this could result in an accident.

Change Resistance
Workers cannot assume that every worksite is the same and must be flexible. New employees and highly experienced workers may be reluctant to change because they are comfortable with their routines and the way they have worked in the past. Still, change is beneficial if it raises safety standards, so everyone must be on the same page.

How AuditFlo  can assist?
Safety management is critical, and AuditFlo is a software company  that specialises in this area.  Our safety inspection software will help your construction site run smoothly, and our preventative maintenance software will help prevent accidents. Contact us to find out how Field Eagle can help you today!