You are a safety inspector what hazards would you find with

You are a safety inspector, what hazards would you find with this location? Describe what areas of this picture you would create a pre-plan for. What about the placement of the Fire Department Connections? Are these acceptable?

Solution

If this is used as a construction site, the safety officer should focus on worker safety.

*Broken equipments, defective tools are to be removed from this area.

*Make safety against any electrical cord extensions.

* confined space

* unguarded machinery

* chances of exposure of chemical substances and from electrical equipments

* failing to use personal protective equipment or safety devices

* creates improper personal hygiene

* poor workplace maintenance

The fire department connection shall be located on the street side of the building, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or otherwise achieved by the fire chief. Immediate access to fire department connections shall be maintained at all times and without obstruction by fences, bushes, trees, walls or any other fixed or move able object.