Building Safety: Navigating Health and Safety in Construction

Building Safety: Navigating Health and Safety in Construction

Learning Objective

Understand the importance of health and safety practices in the construction industry and how to apply them.

What do you already know about health and safety in construction?

Overview of Construction Hazards

Identify common hazards in construction such as falls, electrical risks, and heavy machinery accidents.

Regulations and Standards

Explore OSHA regulations and industry standards that govern health and safety in construction.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Discuss the importance of PPE including helmets, gloves, and safety goggles in protecting workers.

Safety Training and Communication

Highlight the significance of regular safety training and effective communication on construction sites.

Risk Assessment and Management

Learn how to conduct risk assessments and implement measures to mitigate potential hazards.

Emergency Procedures

Understand the importance of emergency response plans and procedures in construction environments.

Creating a Safety Culture

Explore strategies for fostering a culture of safety and accountability within construction teams.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.