Accidents and Hazards in Construction of Bridges

Abstract

Incidents and risks which face workers during the construction of bridges leading to material and human losses negatively affect the lives ofworkers . Study aimed to identify the types of incidents and risks which face workers during the construction of bridges And how to make sound and healthy work environment, as well as dealing with some of the incidents that occur during the construction of bridges and Information was collected through a questionnaire, engineers and workers from the Director of major aldubaseen The volume of the sample 50 people The results showed that the most common accidents are accidents fall from scaffolding and welding without prevention and falling from the stairs and accidents due to breakdowns in tankers and equipment As well as the study showed that the most serious incidents on the lives of workers are falling from scaffolding that emanates from the roof and electrical welding without prevention Study also indicated that the impact of the incidents Construction companies in terms of reduced productivity and disturbances in the work of corrective actions to prevent the recurrence of incidents claims work injuries and accidents and all those influences have an impact on the cost, time, and the project Recommendedby the study to make sure that the work does not negatively impact on the health of the workers Safety is very important part of the everyday activities of workers. Improve morale and productivity. Honoring and rewarding safe work practices VIWhenever there is a violation of safety rules, should be the implementation of: •First offense - verbal warning proper education on the violation of safety and codified in the file of staff •Second offense - written warning with a copy placed in the file of staff. Thirdcontravention .Recognizes the two written reprimands in any period of 12 months may lead to suspension. Fourth offense -Expulsion of the work Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy Many of the employers to establish programs of drug abuse,these programs may require a test before recruitment, as well as the roles of random drugs or alcohol," The health and safety programs for all of the work, any electrical safety, prevention of fall, closed areas, and protection of the respiratory system, and the right to knowledge, etc. Visit work sites on a regular basis to assess the implementation and effectiveness of the programs apply to the workplace • Appointment of persons qualified for Identifying areas of "high risk" operation, and the prioritization of inspection