Intro to Health and Safety 6219

Safety helmet

First aid kit

Warning sign

Fire extinguisher

To safeguard the health, safety and welfare of people at work

To increase company profits

To reduce working hours

To promote international trade

Providing advice and guidance

Carrying out targeted inspections

Managing company finances

Taking enforcement action

Mandatory sign, round shape, blue background with white symbol

Warning sign, triangular shape, yellow background with black symbol

Prohibition sign, round shape, red border with white background

Information sign, rectangular shape, green background with white symbol

Round shape

Red border with a red crossbar

White background

Green background

Mandatory sign

Warning sign

Prohibition sign

Information sign

A hazard is a potential source of harm, while a risk is the possibility of something bad happening due to the hazard.

A hazard is the likelihood of an accident, while a risk is the consequence of an accident.

A hazard is a type of accident, while a risk is the chance of avoiding it.

A hazard is a law, while a risk is a regulation.

Look for hazards

Evaluate the risks and take action

Record your findings

Ignore minor risks

Control exposure to hazardous substances

Provide first aid training

Ensure all lifting equipment is tested

Monitor employee attendance

Know the health & safety legislations that apply to the construction industry

Know how to spot and respond to hazardous situations

Know the importance of health and safety within the construction industry

Know how to operate heavy machinery