Celebrating Women in Construction & Architecture
During the course of history, women faced numerous challenges, not only with regard to social norms and ideologies but within career paths as well. In the early 20th century of South Africa,
Evacuation Diagrams
Evacuation Diagrams and Plans allow occupants to quickly get the information they need to evacuate in the event of an emergency.
Construction Work Permit – A Detailed Explanation
A construction work permit is a formal procedure that is required by a client to submit to the Department of Labour.
The Timeline of Covid-19 from 2020 – 2022
At the end of 2019, no one had expected or ever imagined how life would change and how the world had to adapt to what has been coined the “new normal”. We as South Africans witnessed how the rapid spread of the virus made its way to our continent with the arrival of patient 1. From there, life as we knew it changed dramatically.
Injuries on Construction Sites
Construction sites are dangerous. Period. The construction industry is seen as a very dangerous sector worldwide. As it is stated that a construction employee is killed every 10 minutes on a site, and it is also estimated that up to 40% of work-related death occur on site
What is a Safety File?
A safety file is a record of information that focuses on health and safety management on various construction sites. It is specifically aimed at both the contractors and sub-contractors appointed to the site. The main purpose of safety files is to provide training and information to the employees and provide compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
Traffic Management on Construction Sites
When considering “traffic” - specifically on construction sites; it refers to the interaction of vehicles, mobile plant (machinery) and construction workers' movement that occurs on a daily basis. An assessment must be conducted of the construction site so that areas could be identified where pedestrians are exposed to the risk of a collision with a mobile plant.
General Machinery Regulations
Heavy construction equipment is often used on construction sites that have various purposes, and these machineries are necessary to complete the project.
Infectious Diseases
After the global pandemic hit at the start of 2020, people became more aware of infectious diseases and how to deal with it within the workplace. Covid 19 made people more cautious about their general hygiene and many construction sites implemented strategies to reduce any spread of infectious diseases. Any infectious disease encountered in the workplace is considered a workplace hazard.
Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Noise induced hearing loss is defined as the result from damage to structures and/or nerve fibers in the inner ear that respond to sound. It is usually caused by exposure to excessively loud sounds and cannot be medically or surgically corrected.