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Student name - Prem Singh Student number 00378991

Place inspected - Construction site _ Date of inspection_28_ /_01__/ 2017__

Observations Control measures Timescale


Hazards and consequences Immediate and longer term actions

STORERAGE AREA

Observation 1 Immediate action:


Dust is flying on the main entrance Water Sprinkle three times in a day. Per day
causing inhalation of dust cause Barricade the entranceway both side 3 days
respiratory problems and also causes using dust filter cloth.
skin allergies, bad impression on Long term action:
company while visiting the visitors and Use road base, concrete blocks or 9 day
the site neighbors. alternate material for the dust free
entrance.
Make renovate the entrance. 1 month

Observation 2 Immediate action:


1 day
Gate watchman does not have sufficient Provide sufficient chair. 2 day
space in the cabin and having normal Provide job rotation.
chair causing back pain and backbone Long term action:
problem. Give training and Aware from the 1 week
hazards.
Provide sufficient cabin. 1 month

Observation 3 Immediately action:


Supervisor takes responsibility and Per day
workers are lifting cements bags from
instructs the worker carry the safe
cement store causing Severe back pains
worker capability of load limit.
and musculoskeletal disorders while
Provide temporary lifting & moving 2 days
carrying manually cement bags causing
equipment.
hernia, muscle cramps and slipped disc.
Long term action:
The Organization recognized the 6 days
manually handling work.
Organization training for the entire 10 days
manual handling worker tells the
manual techniques.
Observation 4
Near plumbing store area, underground Immediate action:
water tank manhole covers is not properly Proper fixing of the existing cover. 3 Hrs.
fitted and break from the corner. Barricade and sign boards around the 4 Hrs.
Someone may be sudden fall down into manhole cover.
the underground water tank cause Long term action:
serious injury or bone fracture. Change with the new one. 2 weeks
Strict Inspections. Every month
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Student name- Prem Singh student number - 00378991

Place inspected- Construction site Date of inspection _28_ /_01__/ 2017

Observations Control measures Timescale


Hazards and consequences Immediate and longer term actions
Observation 5 Immediate action:
In the cement storage area workers are Provide temporary shed. 2 Hrs.
doing concrete work in an open area Provide frequently breaks and job 30 min per worker
under the sun. The workers have been rotation methods.
exposed to dehydration and heat stroke. Long term action:
Proper instructions given to the workers 1 Week
Supervision on workers work schedule Every week

Observation 6
Near main store workers are cutting Immediate action:
concrete slab by using electric cutter The site supervisors are strictly 3 days
machine without guard. The disc may followed the policy rules
contact with body of the person that may To instruct the worker to use PPE like 3 days
cause abrasion that leads to serious gloves, goggles, shoes and not wearing
cuts and injuries. loose clothing to protect to hazards from
the work equipment.
Long term action:
To provides workers training, 2 weeks
demonstrating videos, instructions, and
informations of operating electric cutters
Regular Supervision on the workers. Every week
Observation 7 Immediate action:
Workers doing masonry work near Provide appropriate PPE such as ear 3days
generator store area, producing heavy muffs and ear buds to protect form noise.
noise that may cause hearing problems Regular supervision.
such as temporary loss of hearing or Long term action: Every day
tinnitus. The origination should purchase less
noise generating equipment.
Training should provide to the worker 4 weeks
on awareness on the hazards of the
equipment. 2 weeks
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Student name - Prem Singh Student number - 00378991

Place inspected - Construction site Date of inspection 28_ /_01__/ 2017

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Hazards and consequences Immediate and longer term actions

Observation 8 Immediate action:


Back side of the main store, Mobile Use double crane belt. 1 Hrs.
crane lifting wooden materials from Use steel chain belt. 2 days
store to 4th floor and the crane belt is Long term action:
worn out condition from one side Change the belt with the new one. 2 weeks
causing sudden fall down of materials Regular inspections. Per week
on the workers on the ground leads to Give training to the operator. 10 days
serious injuries or accident.

Observation 9 Immediate action:


Right hand side of the store, Fall of Provision of guard rails, toe boards, 2 days
workers and objects from the securing tools, replaces the platforms.
scaffolding at a height of 2.5 meters Regular inspections. Per day
due the uneven ground surface and no Long term action:
guard rail, outriggers broken, the All the scaffold materials purchase by
2 weeks
bracing tubes and toe boards have the competent person and using all the
large gaps in platform causing major safety for scaffold erection.
injuries and materials fall on workers. Revise the risk assessments and 1 week
permits.

Observation 10
Around storage area there is no 1 day
Immediate action:
directional sign board in blind spot. To provide the vehicle side mirrors on
Vehicles are loading and unloading 2 days
all blind corners.
materials and taking vehicles reverse Deploy flag man.
direction without signal man help, 3 weeks
Long term action:
while reversing vehicle may hit the Introduce one way traffic system and
workers or collide with columns and 1 month
drive in & drive out.
leads to serious incident like collide Segregate the pathway for workers and
with workers causes bone fracture. vehicles.
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Student name - Prem Singh Student number - 00378991

Place inspected - Construction site Date of inspection 28_ /_01__/ 2017

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Hazards and consequences Immediate and longer term actions

CONSTRUCTION SITE

Observation 11 Immediate action:


In the construction site trailing cables Make proper arrangement of all 1 day
are obstructing the emergency exit, cables.
during any emergency incident workers Provide adequate outlets/socket to 2 days
and visitors may slip and trip due to avoid trailing cables.
trailing cables causes bone fractures. Long term action:
Contain the cables in duct cable tray 3 weeks
where required.
Divert the all cables routs. 3 weeks

Observation 12 Immediate action:


In the construction site Bobcat Cover the sand by cloths. 1 hrs.
operator shifting sandy soil and sandy Provide sufficient mask 1day.
soil flying on the operator inhalation of Long term action:
dust it leads to respiratory problems. Revise the risk assessment policy 1week
To provide proper training. 2 weeks

Observation 13 Immediate action:


In the construction site compressor Reduce the compressor pressure.
1 day
machine producing lot of noise some Provide ear plugs to the surrounding
workers working surrounding causes workers.
2 days
hearing loss and tinnitus. Long term action:
Use less noise producer compressor
1 week
machine.
Proper maintenance by the
1 week
competent person and routine
maintenance.
Observation 14
In ground floor of the building Immediate action: 2 hrs.
electrician doing wall lighting Use aluminum ladder instead of
maintenance work on a temporary wooden ladder. 1 day
wooden ladder having improper steps Give strict instruction to the
height, thin steps, improper angle of electrician. 1 week
the steps leads to bone fracture, Long term action: 2 weeks
muscles dislocation of the electrician. Review the risk assessment policy.
Provide new sufficient ladder.
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Student name - Prem Singh Student number - 00378991

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Hazards and consequences Immediate and longer term actions

Observation 15 Immediate action:


Regular supervision Per day
Some workers are using their mobile
Barricade the storage area 1 day
phones near the petrol and diesel
Provide the sign boards 1 day
stacking area .This leads to the fire
Long term action:
explosion causes loss of man and
Provide CCTV camera outside the 3 weeks
materials
storage area.
Give training to the workers about 2 weeks
the hazard.

Observation 16 Immediate action:


2 Hrs.
Joint electric cable passing through the Remove the electric wire from that
petrol and diesel stacking area causing area.
Put danger sign boards. 1 day
the short circuit which leads to an
explosion causes loss of property Long term action:
Provide alternate route for wire and 1 week
damage.
should be away from storage area.
Use without joints wire put below 01 2 weeks
meter deep from the ground level.

Observation 17 Immediate action:


In a construction site there is 01 To stop the welding work and cover 1 Hrs.
oxygen and 01 acetylene cylinders the area with fire retracing materials.
Take cylinders away from work site. 2 hrs.
stored. Workers are doing welding
work behind the cylinders. Welding Long term action:
sparks falling on the cylinders. It The welding activities carry out by 1 week
leads to fire explosion cause serious experienced welder only.
burn, injuries to workers, visitors, and Do the major parts of welding yard 1 week
surrounding living propel will injured. and assemble can be done at required
area. 2 weeks
To give a training, instruction,
information and supervision properly.
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Student name - Prem Singh Student number- 00378991

Place inspected - Construction site Date of inspection _28_ /_01__/ 2017

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Observation 18 Immediate action:


Welder cutting the dowel bars at first Remove both the gas cylinder below 1 hrs.
floor outside the wall using gas cutter the working area
the sparks of steel bars fall on the Strict supervision while working. Regular
acetylene and oxygen cylinder which is Long term action:
on the ground resulting explosion Provide cover shed box for both 6 days
causing fatal accident cylinder.
Give training to the welder regarding 1 week
the hazards.

Observation 19 Immediate action:

In the construction site ware house, To be provides a clear lighting in the 1 week
workers needs to construction materials ware house so that workers can carry
from the warehouse. Lack of lighting out work easily.
and housekeeping, workers may slips Regular house keeping Per day
trips and may also falls inside the
warehouse, resulting injuries such as Long term action:
head injury, bone fracture. Provide natural lighting. 1 month.
Provide provision for emergency 3 weeks
lighting

Observation 20 Immediate action:


st
On 1 floor duct Worker is doing 2 Hrs.
Introduce worker shift rotation system
demolition work using jack hammer to Work in presence of supervision.
cut the concrete slab, were exposed to 2 days
Provide sufficient PPE
vibration. Because of vibration the Long term action:
worker may face a problem of white Training and instruction on working 1 week.
fingers, muscle weakening and joint methods.
damage. Provide less vibration breaker 3 weeks.
machine.
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Student name - Prem Singh Student number - 00378991

Place inspected - Construction site Date of inspection _28_ /_01__/


2017

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Observation 21 Immediate action:


On 2nd floor Lift shaft door barricading Provide adequate barricading. 1 day
is damage no sign board is there it Provide suitable materials 1 week
leads to fall of man and materials Give proper instructions to the 1 week
causes bone fracture of the workers, workers
and potential to loss of someone. Long term action: 1month
. Provide sufficient new barricading
materials. Every 15 days
Regular supervision.
Observation 22
Immediate action: 1 Hrs.
Electrical wire dipped into the debris on
Hang the wire on the wall. 1 day
the fourth floor of the building causing
Give proper instructions to
short circuit which creates short circuit
electrician. 3 days
,electric shock to workers and chances
Long term action:
for fire leads to serious incident
Provide sign boards along with
the wall. 1 week
Provide adequate training on safety
practices of electrical hazards and
Observation 23 policy.
Water is stagnant in the basement
2 days
area of the construction building and Immediate action: 1 days
poor housekeeping in the basement Isolate the stagnant water. Per day
corners. Causing worker slip trip or Provide sign board
potential to cause harm. Regular housekeeping. 1 week
Long term action:
Provision for water outlet through
pump. 1 week
Provide arrangement to stop water
into the basement
Observation 24
Sub-contractor Workers doing 1 day.
Waterproofing work in the basement Immediate action:
Per day.
area chemicals applying on the wall Provide sufficient mask and goggles.
causing respiratory problems, eye Regular supervision.
8 days.
irritation or serious ill health Long term action:
Provide training to the sub-contractor
7 days.
workers
Aware the adverse effect of
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chemicals that are using.

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Welfare area

Observation 25 Immediate action:


I observed that workers doing their .Proper supervision regarding 2 days.
lunch in a plastic bags, bread, and workers health.
chapattis wraps in a newspaper. Doing Conduct awareness program. 1 week.
lunch in a newspaper and plastic bags Long term action:
it creates chemical reactions when in Give proper instructions to the 2 weeks.
contact with plastic and newspaper workers regarding the packing of food in
surface. Newspaper ink made from plastic bags.
many dangerous chemicals which Motivate to buy steel tiffin box. 2 weeks.
leads to ill health problem or may be a
cancer problem.

Observation 26

In the construction site organization Security and safety for workers materials. Continue
has provided locker facility for trade
workers.

Observation 27
Continue
Tea and snacks arrangement for the Motivating the workers.
night shift workers.

Observation 28
Continue
Provision of oral rehydration electrolyte Good working atmosphere for
drink facility for workers who are employees and ability to work with
working on the open area exposed to moral.
the sun.

Observation 29
Continue
In the work site sufficient toilets for Good welfare facilities for workers and
workers and separate toilets for visitors.
visitors, and maintaining neat & clean.
Provision of hand washes.

Student number - PREM SINGH

Location - BUSET CONTRACTING LLC, DUBAI, U.A.E. Date of review 27 /07 /2017

Introduction including overview of area inspected and activities taking place

The scope of inspection was to identify any potential hazards, to check the effectiveness of
existing control measures and recommend any further control measure to ensure that
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residual risk are as low as possible and harmless. All findings recorded in the observation
sheets. The H&S inspection activity has been carried out in a BUSET CONTRACTING &
GENERAL TRANSPORT L.L.C. It is a building construction Company located in Dubai,
U.A.E., complying with occupational health and safety regulations. Activities carried out in a
day to day operation include material handling, welding work, civil work, loading and
unloading of construction materials. In the construction site the total number of worker is 125
people and it is AED 67 Million project. It is a Basement+Ground+7 floors commercial
building project. I am inspecting in the site store, under construction building, basement, fuel
storage area, warehouse, and rest room at the time 10 am to 2 pm on 28 January 2017.

Workers are carrying raw materials by manual handling and doing indoor activities such as
welding work on a wet floor area. Carpenters are working in a ground floor doing wood work
activities by using table mounted circular saw without any guards. Warehouse indoor
activities and safe stacking and storing of construction materials such as cement in the
warehouse and wood storage area. In the warehouse vehicles are loading and unloading
and also taking reversing when the corners without stoppage and without banks men and
blind sports directions are not there. Workers are manual handling of carrying cement and
bricks construction materials. Poor lighting in warehouse and cement storage area.

Some workers using personal protect equipment, all welfare facilities are provided. The site
engineer, managers and supervisors are doing their activities they are wearing reflected
jacket and helmet, all the floors provided firefighting lines, fire extinguisher, sprinkler and
smoke detectors.

Executive Summary
I thanks to M/S. BUSET CONTRACTING for giving me an opportunity to carry out the health
and safety inspection .The management of the company is highly committed to safeguard its
employees, visitors, contractor and sub-contractors from the hazards arising out of its daily
activity. This responsibility is clearly dedicated to competent personnel. Risk assessment of
all the activities has been done and is reviewing periodically. Resources have been allocated
for mitigation of significant hazards through effective controls. PPE programs are in place
and requirements are communicated to workforce through trainings, posters and signs. Its
appreciated that the construction site has good practices like, Drinking hot and cold water
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facility. Locker facility allocated for trade workers nearest to the work place area workers
easy to access. First aid arrangement is appropriate and accessible to workers at the site
with the complete kit. In this site each floor has minted firefighting lines and sprinklers and
smoke detectors. Toilets have been maintained clean and tidy with all provision for the
workers like soaps, hand wash liquids etc.
In construction site I have observed some major hazards. The management has to look and
rectify issues these are, Scaffolding is not erected on flat surface, no guard rails, bracing
supports and it is not fitted properly. Not following the safety policy guidelines such as toe
boards have huge gaps can lead to scaffold collapse. Workers and object fall from height.
The welder is doing welding activities closer of the acetylene and oxygen cylinder near
storage area. Which can lead to fire explosion causes several injuries and property damage.
Overall compliance with health and safety management system is observed satisfactory.

The above observation breaches the following legal compliances Acts are:

1. Department of planning and development, ports customs and free zones


corporation (Gov. of Dubai) Trakhees
2. Health, Safety and Environment Regulations Dubai Technology
and Media Free Zone Authority.
3. Health, Safety and Environment standards in construction
industry in UAE.
4. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 UK
5. Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 UK.
6. BS-6173:2001 Specifications for installation of gas fired catering appliances.
7. Precautions at manually ignited gas fired catering equipment HSE Books 1995.
8. DM Guidelines on Heat Stress.
9. Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

Therefore I recommend that the management to improve the training, information,


instructions and supervision, safe method of working practices especially on fire, scaffolding,
electrical and chemical related work activity, inadequate supervision is observed that is
Competence levels of the supervisory staff need to be improved through internal as well as
external trainings so that they might be able to identify each potential hazard assess the
associated risk. Although induction for new joiners is in place but even then it is not covering
the technical aspects of their job. Hazards related to their assigned tasks, hierarchy followed
the control measure. Other safety concerns such as manual handling, vibration, noise,
stress, biological effect, chemical exposure, heat stress, lighting and ventilation can also be
controlled with suitable preventive control measures which also recommended on the
observation sheet.
For the fire hazards recommendation, cover the welding area with fire resistant materials
Provide Fire extinguisher near the welding area. Which is carried out by the maintenance
department within one month?
Which is around AED 5200/- .
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For chemical hazards Provide sufficient respiratory mask and goggles, provide warning sign
and posters near working area and conduct the chemical awareness program. Purchase by
the purchase department within one month
Which is around AED 5150/- .

For electrical hazards Purchase new electrical materials, upgrade electricians with new
technology & techniques. Purchase by the purchase department within one month
Which is around AED 7000/- .

For scaffolding hazards Purchase new scaffolding materials, Training to all scaffolding
workers. Purchase by the purchase department within three weeks.
Which is around AED4500/- .

For manual handling hazard Purchase of new mechanical lifting equipments, for manual
handling hazards Training to all lifting workers. Purchase by the purchase department within
three weeks.
Which is around AED 5000/- .

Main finding of the inspection.


This report is clearly inspection report to highlight the areas of construction site and existing
health and safety hazards and to reduce the accidents and incidents statistics, and minted of
the health and safety policy. To be minted safe system of work, safe plant and machinery,
safe system of work environment to be provided. To follow the minimum welfare facilities and
reduced the accidents such as 0 percentage accident, injuries and fatalities. And finally to
check whether it meets the legal standards.
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I have observed some main finding which is in mentions below all observation having special
priorities to maintain the health and safety culture in the workplace.

Observation - 18 Fire hazard


In the construction site workers are doing welding work which is closer to oxygen and
acetylene gas cylinders sparks generates while welding and contact with the cylinders leads
to fire explosion property damage and mass casualties in the workplace. Here is the loss of
man, materials and property damage. According to local law it will be cost AED 10,000/- per
casualties, AED 200,000 in case of per person death and other indirect costs.

Control measure.
The origination to be provided a separate covered welding area. The whole construction site
where all welding works can be take place separately. This eventually presents mass
casualties and property damage.

Legislation:
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 UK BS-6173:2001 Specifications for
installation of gas fired catering appliances
Precautions at manually ignited gas fired catering equipment HSE Books 1995
UAE civil defence guidelines.

Observation - 22 Electrical hazard.


Trailing cables due to insufficient power outlets, combustible materials storied the waste
storage area due to lack of inadequate supervision Electrical wire dipped into the debris on
the fourth floor causing short circuit which creates short circuit , electric shock to workers
and chances for fire leads to serious incident.

Control measure.
Where required use without joints wire, Power outlets/sockets and industrials plugs to be
procured as per requirements. Competent supervision must be ensured to arrange frequent
inspections. Electric short circuit leads to fire and electric shock to the workers. Causes
serious incident or accident.

Legislation:
UAE electricity guidelines failure to comply with these regulations, or any part thereof, shall
be deemed of country Law. Such failures will be addressed in accordance with the Law.
Electrical Safety on Construction sites HSG 141 HSE Books 1995.

Observation - 9 Scaffold collapse, falling of people and objects.


In the construction major accidents causes from scaffolds collapse, falling from edges and
falling objects. Scaffold being used by the workers at construction site different types of
heights and uneven surface area also, out riggers were broken and not being replaced, toe
board have huge gaps and some braces missing and other parts are not properly fitted it
leads to collapse of scaffolding, falling of people and object form height can causes serious
injury, head injury and muscle stress and pain.
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Control measure.
The management people should select the competent person to make scaffolding perfect for
using. And purchase new scaffolding materials. And provide safety nets above working
areas. It saves many people life and prevents falling of objects and collapsing of scaffolding.

Legislation
Health, Safety and Environment standards in construction industry UAE.
Department of planning and development, ports customs and free zones corporation (Gov.
Of Dubai) Trakhees.

Observation - 24 Chemical Hazards


Workers working in the basement area doing waterproofing by using chemicals applying on
the wall these chemicals forms small droplets in the atmosphere and creates volatile vapors
around working area and the person working there may inhale these volatile chemical vapor
which lead to suffocation and respiratory problems and leads to heath issues and acute
effects some time chronic effect. It also causes skin cancers and burning sensation in eyes.
Control measure.
Safety personal has to ensure that worker is wearing respiratory protective equipment to
prevent respiratory problems, coveralls to prevent from skin allergies and goggles to protect
eyes.
Legislation.
Chemicals regulation, 1990 and Control of substances hazards to health (COSHH 2002).
Health, Safety and Environment standards in construction industry in UAE.

Observation - 3 manual handling hazards


Workers are lifting the construction materials in unsafe manners and the security guard
doesnt have sufficient chair these people may face the back pain problem and muscles
dislocation.
Control measure.
A survey to be conducted to address the WRULD in terms workstation designs, material
handling practices, product flow and handling. Refresher trainings should be arranged for all
the personnel involved in material handling.
Legislation:
Department of planning and development, ports customs and free zones corporation (Gov.
of Dubai) Trakhees.
ILO C155 EHS OP-026 procedure for ergonomics.

If management takes action in above observations will get benefits, these are.

Moral-
Effective steps to manage occupational health and safety in their working environment to
prevent injuries and ill-health, improve staff morale, Motivation of workers. Improve safety
culture.
Management Commitment to health and safety. Company reputation will be enhanced
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Legal-
Avoid legal action from enforcement authority, Issuing legal mandates to comply with the
law. Issuing a caution (warning) from enforcement authority.
Prosecution with the intent of punishing the company or individual.

Financial- work related injury and ill-health accident will cause direct and indirect costs and
acquire uninsured coasts. These costs can be reduced or avoid which are;
Direct costs are;
Lost time of injured worker and any continued payments to worker or family.
Damage to equipment, tools, property, plant or materials.
Medical or first aid costs.
Indirect costs are; (hidden costs of accidents)
Lost time by other workers (curiosity, sympathy morale)
Lost time assisting, investigating, arranging for new staff, preparing reports.
Failure to fill customers orders on time.
Hidden Costs of Accidents are:
Accident investigation. Payments to injured person. Payments for non-productive time.
Replacement labour. Training for replacement labour.
Business interruption. Loss of reputation. Repair or replacement of damaged plant.
Legal fees and Insurance premiums.

Conclusions

All the significant hazards are identified and control measures in a time frame scale. The
management intending to take action will benefit towards health and safety. As it will
increase the level of compliance of health and safety rules and regulations reduce injury and
accident. Commitment of organization which results a positive safety culture and reduce
legal action by enforcement authorities and reduce compensation claims and provide more
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safe production of the organization in addition to the business reputation will be on top and it
is one of the factor to consider granting more projects to company in the construction
business.
There are certain areas where inadequate supervision is observed that is Competence
levels of the supervisory staff need to be improved through internal as well as external
trainings so that they might be able to identify each potential hazard assess the associated
risk. Although induction for new joiners is in place but even then it is not covering the
technical aspects of their job. Hazards related to their assigned tasks, hierarchy followed the
control measure. Other safety concerns such as manual handling, vibration, noise, stress,
biological effect, chemical exposure, heat stress, lighting and ventilation can also be
controlled with suitable preventive control measures which also recommended on the
observation sheet. The workforces were seemed to be very happily because of the welfare
facilities provided by the company such as locker facility, first aid provision, drinking water,
rest room, toilet facilities and smoker zones areas. The organization is followed the health
and safety guidelines.

And finally I would request to the management please take immediate action on the suitable
recommendation for the implementation of health and safety culture. Management must
establish the aims and objectives for the measurement of performance and review time to
time; all initiatives will help to improve the safety culture, moral of workers, less absenteeism,
decrease in incidents, increase production less insurance premium no legal action from
enforcement authority, less overturn on manpower within the organization and will enhance
the business reputation.

Recommendations:
Recommendation Likely resource implications Priority Target date

Observation No: 18. Manpower


Cover the welding area Maintenance Department
with fire resistant materials Cost High 27 march 2017
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AED -5000
TIME
1 month

Provide Fire Manpower


extinguisher. Purchase Department High 4 February 2017
Cost
AED -200
TIME
1 week

Observation No: 24. Manpower


Provide sufficient Purchase Department
respiratory mask and Cost High 27 March 2017
goggles. AED -5000
TIME
1 month

Provide warning sign Manpower


and posters. Purchase Department High 4 February 2017
Cost
AED -150
TIME
1 week

Observation No:22 Manpower


Purchase new electrical Purchase Department
materials. Cost
AED -7000 High 27 March 2017
TIME
1 month

Upgrade electricians Manpower High 27 March 2017


with new technology & Electrical Department
techniques. TIME
1 month

Observation No: 9. Manpower


Purchase new Purchase Department
scaffolding materials. Cost Medium 18 FEB 2017
AED -5000
TIME
3 Weeks
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Training to all scaffolding Manpower Medium 18 FEB 2017


workers. Safety Department

TIME
3 Weeks

Observation No: 3. Manpower


Purchase of new Purchase Department
mechanical lifting Cost Medium 18 FEB 2017
equipments. AED -4500
TIME
3 Weeks

Training to all lifting Manpower Medium 18 FEB 2017


workers. Safety Department

TIME
3 Weeks

Location: Al barsha area, Dubai, U.A.E.


Date of Review: 27-07-2017

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