Gas hazards Around Construction
The construction industry comes with its own unique set of risks, through the use of specific equipment, transport and the undertaking of sector specific activities which release toxic gasses and contaminants that pose harm to both your people and the environment. These hazardous gasses include Carbon Monoxide (CO), Chlorine Dioxide (CLO2), Methane (CH4), Oxygen (O2), Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s).
Here we break down these risks, and how to help mitigate them.
Confined Space Entry
Workers are more at risk from hazardous gasses and fumes when they are operating within confined spaces. Those entering these spaces need to be protected from the presence of flammable or/and toxic gasses such as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2). Undertaking clearance measurements and pre-entry safety checks are paramount to ensure safety before a worker enters the space. In confined spaces, gas detection equipment must be worn continuously in case environmental shifts mean the space is no longer safe to work in, due to a leak for example, and evacuation is needed.
Health & Safety Standards
Although not a legal requirement, International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) standards are widely recognised as making the construction industry a safer sector by establishing global design and manufacturing definitions for almost all processes. They outline specifications for best practice and safety requirements within the construction industry from the ground up.
Split across multiple different certificates, all of which recognise varying elements of safety, efficiency and quality within an organization, ISO standards cover best practice across safety, healthcare, transportation, environmental management and family.
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