Occupational Health and Safety Principles on Building Sites

Posted by on Feb 9, 2025 in Advertising | 0 comments

504B – Apply OHS Principles

Identify Factors Contributing to Risk

1. List eight factors contributing to risk found on commercial building sites.

  • Environmental factors: weather (wind, sun, rain, etc.)
  • Working at heights
  • Moving plant and vehicles
  • Confined spaces
  • Hazardous materials (e.g., asbestos)
  • Electrical hazards
  • Chemical hazards
  • Fire hazards

Identify Current Risk Controls

2. Identify current risk controls for four of the listed hazards.

  • Working at heights: Harnesses and handrails (1m high) to prevent falls.
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Risk Management in Building Construction Projects

Posted by on Jan 23, 2025 in Advertising | 0 comments

Risk Management in Building Construction

Question 7

a. Identify Four Areas of Risk Associated with Building Construction Projects

  • Resource Risk: Insufficient access to trades or material supply
  • Financial Risk: Underestimated budget
  • WHS Risk: Safety issues, such as working at heights or in confined spaces
  • Market Risk: Cost overruns
  • Political Risk: Changes in political parties may lead to changes in government policies regarding building construction, which will affect the company’s development planning.
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