Construction Health and Safety Risks
Here are a few examples of the specific types of construction health and safety risks that apply to different types of workers:- Welders – These types of workers can be at risk of exposure to fumes, as well as the sharp instruments that they work with. Also, they are at risk for eye injury if they do not wear proper protection when looking at the welding flame.
- Brick Masons – These workers are at risk of fall or being struck by heavy loads. They are also at risk for lung health issues as a result of breathing in harmful dust and contaminants.
- Plumbers – Often exposed to dangerous materials such as asbestos, plumbers are at risk for lung problems as well.
- Drywall Installers – The dust from drywall has been proven to cause serious illnesses and potentially death. Drywall Installers also have to carry heavy loads of drywall, which can result in back strain and other injuries.
- Painters – A common construction health and safety risk for painters is exposure to paint fumes, which can be toxic. Also, painters could experience injury when falling off ladders or scaffolding.
- Operating Engineers – These workers are often at risk for hearing impairment as a result of exposure to loud noise, as well as health problems associated with harmful dust and other contaminants.
Related Construction Health and Safety Courses
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
- SMSTS – Site Management Safety Training Scheme
- SSSTS – Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme
- CITB Directors Role for Health and Safety
- CITB Health & Safety Awareness
- CITB SEATS
- Temporary Works Coordinator
- Temporary Works Supervisor
- CDM 2015 in Practice
- CDM 2015 Awareness
- City & Guilds Confined Space Rescue 6150-01 (Low Risk)
- City & Guilds Confined Space Rescue 6150-02 (Medium Risk)
- City & Guilds Confined Space Rescue 6150-03 (High Risk)
- New Roads and Street Works Act for Supervisors
- New Roads and Street Works Act for Operatives
- NRSWA Reassessment
- CCNSG Safety Passport