1. What to do when something goes wrong
Source : Cameron Russell
Attention Construction Workers!
Although workers on construction sites should have been trained in the proper emergency
response procedures it is useful to revise these procedures every now and then.
In an emergency there are three major steps follow:
Remain Calm
Do not panic because this will make the situation worse. It will cause your mind to become
fuzzy. In order to maintain a clear mind and ability to react correctly remain calm and collected.
This will enable you to remember your training and induction and respond appropriately rather
than panic and make the wrong moves.
Raise the Alarm
Warn others of the hazard as quickly as possible. Do not keep silent about the emergency
because you could save someone else’s life. Raise the alarm as soon as you safely can, do not
endanger your own life.
Seek Help
Get the attention of supervisors, Health and Safety Representatives, first aid officers, other
workers and call emergency services. When contacting emergency services remain calm and
coherent, in order to facilitate smooth flow of communication and allow the operator to
understand you better. They ask important information which you must answer correctly. Also
do not put down the phone until the operator is done and gives you permission to do so.
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