List of Safety Measures

1. Collapsing of Building

Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative Control

Control

Most Effective Remove the hazard by - - - -

collapsing the
building using
machines and not
manually by the
workers.

Fairly Effective - Substitute the lorry Isolate the work Put fence along the -
to pick up the area by not doing collapsing building
collapsed building any other activity area.
to avoid any injury. at the collapsing
building area

Least Effective - - - - The workers need to wear the safety

helmet, boots and safety jacket.
 2. Electricity

Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative Control

Control

Most Effective Do not work near the - - - -

overhead power line
and underground
cables.

Fairly Effective - Substitute the Isolate the work The electrical -

machine such as area by not doing engineering guide
excavator clear the any other activity the area to reduce the
electrical area. at the electrical risk of being
area. electrocuted

Least Effective - - - - Expose the dangerous about

electrical hazard to the workers
before the site clearing start.
 3. Falling from Height

Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative Control

Control

Most Effective Remove the hazard by - - - -

avoiding doing work
at the cliff of the
building to avoid
slipping.

Fairly Effective
- Substitute by using Isolate the work Put soft mattress -
machine such as area by not doing along the hazard
sky lift. any other activity area.
at the collapsing
building area

Least Effective - - - - - The workers need to wear

the safety helmet, boots and
safety jacket.
- The consultant need to
monitor the work area and
eliminate hazard
possibilities.
 4. Removing Trees

Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative Control

Control

Most Effective Remove the hazard by - - - -

removing the trees
using machines and
not manually by the
workers.

Fairly Effective - Substitute the lorry Isolate the work Put signboard along -
to pick up the trees area and avoid the removing trees
to avoid any injury. vehicles or any area.
human activity at
the area.

Least Effective - - - - - Explain about the

importance of safety to the
workers before the work
start.
- Wear the safety equipment
for the workers.
 5. The Usage of Power Tools and Heavy Equipment

Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative Control

Control

Most Effective Remove the hazard by - - - -

use better equipment
compare to sling and
avoid doing work on
windy day.

Fairly Effective - Substitute the sky Isolate the work Extra check of the -
lift machine and area by not doing safety of the heavy
other machine to any other activity equipment by using
reduce man power. at the removing the correct type of
object area. sling and sling it
properly.

Least Effective - - - - The workers need to wear the safety

helmet, boots and safety jacket.
The workers also need to
communicate well to avoid
miscommunication.
 6. The Explosive Work

Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative Control

Control

Most Effective Remove the hazard by - - - -

avoid using explosion
method to site
clearing.

Fairly Effective - Substitute the Isolate the work Put fence and -
machines such as area by not doing signboard along the
excavator, motor any other activity explosion area.
grader to clear the at the explosion
site. area.

Least Effective - - - - - Briefing about the explosive

work to the workers before
the work start.
- Provide training to the
workers that involve with
the work.
- Explain about the safety
needed during the work.