If you are involved in the construction industry, there always comes a time when you have to make aConstruction Safety Planfor a worksite. And when you are not prepared and don’t know how to make one, the panic button can easily be switched on. While the importance of having one is well-known, there is no need to panic because anyone can easily learn to how make one. This short article aims to show you what needs to be included in a safety plan so that you never have to worry about making one again.
However, before I go into what needs to be included, I feel it is important to highlight the consequences of not having one. In most countries (both developed and developing), there is legislation in place which stipulates the necessity of having a Construction Safety Plan. In Australia, from where I’m from, this legislation is known as Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) legislation. And let me tell you, incompliance with the law is not worth it unless you are prepared to pay hefty financial fines or even face the prospect of prosecution. There aren’t many people who would be prepared for something like that.
Below is a list of the most important things that need to be included in a safety plan for a construction site. Keep in mind that this is not a complete list, just a guideline.
• The address of the construction site
• The full name, address, contact number and ABN of the main contractor
• The commencement and end date of the project
• The rules on the worksite
• The risks that will need to be managed by the main contractor
• The control measures to be undertaken to successfully manage those risks
• The procedures to follow in an emergency
• The strategies to be put in place to guarantee the safety of the public
The best way to be sure that you are in compliance with the law when making your safety plan is by reading up on the safety legislation in your state or territory. Outside of Australia, the legislation may be on a national level or on a lower level; it just depends on the country. However, by better understanding the legislation in place, you can have peace of mind when making your ownConstruction Safety Plan.
