I’m right brain person..

Brain Lateralization Test Results

Right Brain (58.8%) The right hemisphere is the visual, figurative, artistic, and intuitive side of the brain. Left Brain (41.2%) The left hemisphere is the logical, articulate, assertive, and practical side of the brain

Are You Right or Left Brained?(word pair test)
personality tests by similarminds.com

Change your life by Changing your attitude..

I love this clip…. Zig Ziglar teaches people all over the world the fundamentals of sales and success. Here he tells a story of a woman with a negative attitude who hated her job, shifted her attitude and changed her life. .

Friday Tool Box Talk- Construction Theft

In this package we emphasized  compulsory Tool Box Talk on Friday Morning… for this week the management has pick one critical issue that is Construction Site Theft… Pick only salient point and share with your worker and conveyed the messages on how to reduce Construction Theft at workplace…..

 
  Construction theft is literally and figuratively big business, with industry experts estimating annual losses at roughly $1 billion.  Contractors, equipment dealers, insurance companies, equipment manufacturers all suffer when job sites are vandalized or equipment and materials are stolen.

The phenomenon of theft and vandalism of construction sites is not new . This is a national problem that will not go away.  Whether we like it or not, this is here to stay and what the industry must do is try to limit the incidents as much as possible by making it difficult for the perpetrators to succeed. 

 

A stolen piece of equipment or material can shut the job down temporarily.  Insurance costs are bound to rise.

Rental companies may refuse to rent to people who don’t properly guard their assets.  nCompany reputations can be severely damaged through vandal actions or repeated thefts.  Failure to act in a pre-emptive way to avoid theft and vandalism is irresponsible and unnecessary.

An estimated 90% of all equipment thefts take place between 6 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Monday. Holidays and week nights are next.

• Sites are most vulnerable on weekends
• Heavy equipment most likely to stay intact
• Tools are most popular
• Appliances are popular as well
• Scrap metal/copper prices are high so theft increases

Owners/builders must be committed to stopping theft and vandalism on their sites-

Build Partnerships with local ssuppliers and scrap metal companies in the area.

• Talk to the community and neighborhood associations you are building in for their support. 
• Work along side your local Crime Prevention Unit within the Police Department -
• Sign a Tempe Police Authority to Arrest for Trespass form.
• Fill out an Operation Notification form and post the sticker in a visible area.
• Contractors should keep excellent records, have after-hour contacts, and be willing to prosecute.  

Post signs -

• “Private Property”
• “Security Cameras in Use”
• “No Trespassing”
• Post signs that vehicles may be searched.
• Contractor’s and builder’s contact information.
• Rewards Program Signs – Use on gates, buildings, perimeter fencing, tool sheds, and job trailers.
• Reward Decals – These highly visible decals can be used on gang boxes, trailers, small equipment, storage sheds, and large tools.
• Surveillance Cameras –  The idea of being caught on video is a great deterrent to theft.
• Cost effective
• IP Surveillance systems – • Can be transferred from one jobsite to the next.  • Video streams are transferred to any location in the world using a standard PC.    May include motion detection and two-way audio. 
• Remote accessibility – Can be linked to a website to give the public the ability to view the progress of a project.
• Increase possibility of apprehension – When properly used they do result in deterrence, detection, and prosecution.
• Security and Safety – Monitoring worksites can also be used to spot unsafe working conditions and/or procedures. 

Access Control -  Contractors need to take extra precautions to secure their construction sites.

• Change the padlocks on the gates and around the site several times during the construction.  You never who or how many people have keys.
• Use a chain link fence to secure the perimeter of the site.
• Walk the perimeter of the site and check for breaches where someone could enter the site, then repair it.
• Have someone check out the site several times over the weekend.

1. Secure storage sheds with good locks. 
2. Install locks as soon as possible.
3. Challenge strangers on your property or job sites. Show them you are on the alert.  
4. Keep entrances and gates to a minimum.  Lock gates when you are done for the day.
5. Use a reputable Security Guard company.
6. Wear identification badges with companies’ logo.
7. include employee search clause in contracts.
8. If you store equipment keys on a key board, have someone take the keyboard home.

Equipment Security

Mark It!

 

• • Mark your equipment, metal pipe and moveable property. i.e. weld business name on property.
  • Utilize the driver’s license number of a principal in the firm preceded by “AZ”.
  • Put numbers in two spots: hidden and obvious.
  • Paint your larger equipment a distinctive color and include your name or logo.  Paint tools all the same color.
  • Paint the last six digits of the Product Identification Number (PIN) on the roof.

     

Die Stamp:   Permanently mark tools and equipment with the blow of a hammer.  Electric engravers can also be used.

 

• Record It!

   

  • Inventory equipment frequently and store it so it is obvious if something is missing.
  • Keep records. Record serial numbers and numbers you applied.
  • Take color photos.

     

• Protect It!

   

  • Re-key your equipment – most construction equipment is commonly keyed.   
  • Do not leave equipment in remote areas.
  • Install anti-theft devices: fuel cutoffs, hydraulic bypasses, track locks or alarms.
  • Keep equipment and supplies locked up in a securable storage shed.
  • Use locking gas caps and oil caps on equipment and vehicles.  Lock cabs.
  • Disable vehicles with hidden switches.
  • Cluster equipment. Plan to end the day with near empty tanks.
  • Keep equipment and supplies locked up in a securable storage shed.
  • Remove the keys from large equipment and vehicles.
  • Install GPS in large construction vehicles left on site.

Communicate - 

• Talk to your new neighbors because they could be potential witnesses of future crimes.
• Advise local homeowners and businesses owners of contractors contact information.
• Offer rewards to citizens and employees.  Use the Silent Witness program.
• •Create partnerships with home owners in partially completed subdivision.
• Utilize an employee rewards programs – reward for not allowing crimes to occur.

Miscellaneous -

• Conduct criminal background checks on all staff, contractors, sub-trades, and security guards.
• Zero tolerance policy on internal theft and allowing theft to occur.
• Security Guards should be visible and if possible use a marked trailer.
• Just-in-time delivery – install appliances at end of the job.
• Copper – theft of this metal is very high.  Secure all metals and if possible install at the end of the job.

Data from : – http://www.tempe.gov/cpu/construction_site.htm

Accident prevention through Good Housekeeping

What is the definition of HOUSEKEEPING? The act of keeping the working environment clear of all unnecessary waste and debris to make sure a first-line of defense against accident, injuries, fire and environmental pollution.

The legal requirement is stated clearly in Factories and Machinery Act (Safety, Health &  Welfare) Regulations1970 and also Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994. According to Safety and Health Instructions used in EDTP, site supervisor play significant role ; ensuring that subcontractors have suitable arrangements in place to maintain high standard of housekeeping besides; liaison with the Project Manager regarding any back charges that should be applied. And,  Subcontratcor and any third tier contractors are wholly responsible for the maintenance of site housekeeping.

General requirement :

• ØThe Accumulation of debris and rubbish shall be avoided- Slips, trips and fall incidents are often a direct result of poor housekeeping
• ØTo ensure housekeeping is considered as an integral part of the work process, housekeeping is to be discussed at the pre job-Safety Briefing.
•  ØAdequate time will be assigned to ensure that good housekeeping is maintained
•  ØAny instances of poor housekeeping resulting in the creation of a tripping, slipping, fire hazard or loss shall be corrected immediately

Other element that also important ; workplace layout, access and engress route, material, tool and equipment management, spills and clean up, electrical cables and cord management, waste and scrap area and lastly health and hygiene considerations. All flameable material   with combustible composition shall be stored in a closed waste container and suitable signs shall also be posted identifying awareness to potential fire risks (MSDS/ CSDS)

All project personal shall be trained on the general and specific housekeeping requirements and environmental considerations contained herein during the Safety Induction For New Worker/Staff, as well as through periodic training (Tool Box Talk, Safety Meeting, etc,)

Poor housekeeping can be a cause of accidents:-1.Tripping over loose objects on floors, stairs and platforms 2.Being hit by falling objects 3.Slipping on greasy, wet and dirty surfaces 4.Striking against projecting, poorly stacked items or misplaced material 5.Cutting, puncturing, or tearing the skin of hands or other parts of the body on projecting nails, wire or steel strapping 6.

Effective housekeeping results in:-1.Reduce handling 2.Fewer tripping and slipping 3.Decreased fire hazards 4.Lower workers exposure to hazardous substances 5.Better control of material and tools, 6.More efficient equipment clean up  and maintenance 7.Better hygiene conditions 8.Reduce property damage 9.Improve morale 10.Improved productivity

The conclusion is that :-

üAwareness on the importance of maintaining good housekeeping

 üUnderstand that safety go hand in hand

üHousekeeping helps to reduce accident

üWork can be done safely and properly

i believe the most important thing is to create awareness among workers so that they themselves will take charge of their working enviroment. It maybe take 1 month or 1 year, but just like the late Jimn Rohn always say , be better day by day, book by book , phases by phrases..

Life is up to me!

JKK8 / NADOPOD

Beginning 1st March 2005, DOSH has begin to enforce all employer to submit an accident summary registry ( JKKP 8 ) of all incident happened in that year to the Director General before the 31st January of the following year. A record of these reports must be kept at the place where the work to which it relates, is carried out at the usual place of business of the employer and shall be kept for at least 5 years from the date on which these reports were made.

Check with both website below on how to fill up JKKP 8 forms :-

http://www.dosh.gov.my/wps/portal

http://www.dosh.gov.my/Informasi/guidelines/gl_nadopod_bi.pdf

My way..

 This blog will comprise my journey for better understanding in safety and knowledge I gain along my experience as a safety practitioner in EDTP project. I dedicate this blog for people who share the same passion as mine that is in SAFETY and towards creating SAFE TO WORK ENVIRONMENT especially in constructions.