Health Safety Rules
HS Rules
Balwez Company will conduct its business with respect to care of people & environment, health, safety & environment performance is an integral part of our business & contribute to our goal becoming a preferred employer & community member of Kurdistan.
Always wear PPE
All workers and visitors in the construction site should wear the required PPE to reduce exposure to various hazards on the worksite. Common PPEs include goggles, helmets, gloves, ear muffs or plugs, boots, and high visibility vests and suits.
Be mindful and follow signs
Safety signs allow management to warn and raise health and safety awareness for employees and visitors. Appropriately place them around the site where necessary. Workers should be familiar with the construction site safety tips and different signs: prohibition signs, mandatory signs, warning signs, safe condition signs, and fire fighting equipment signs.
Provide clear instructions
A site induction or contractor induction should be present on site. This will enable new workers to be familiar with site operations. Toolbox talks are also an effective way of relaying health and safety instructions to the workforce. It is conducted before commencing work on either a daily or more frequent basis.
Keep site tidy
Ensure that debris, dust, loose nails, and stagnant water are not just lying around the site. The construction site must be cleaned daily and remain clutter-free to prevent slips and trips.
Organize and store tools properly
Ensure that no tools are lying around, and leave lights and power tools unplugged. Following construction site rules will help prevent tools from getting damaged or even causing injury to workers. Organizing them in their rightful place will also allow for easy navigation.
Use the right equipment for the right task
Often, accidents occur due to the misuse of a tool or equipment. Avoid using makeshift tools. Instead, use the correct tool to get the job done quicker and safer.
Have an emergency response plan
An emergency response plan directs the workforce on what to do when emergencies like natural disasters, fire, hazardous material spills, or other types of incidents occur. Have a dedicated team responsible for managing emergency crises, answering questions, and reporting potential hazards, quality issues, or near misses.
Set up safeguards
One of the ways to ensure safety on site is placing engineering controls such as barriers, fences, and safeguards. These will help isolate people from hazardous areas with high-voltage electricity or chemicals with toxic fumes.
Do pre-checks on tools and equipment
Before commencing work, ensure that tools and equipment to be used are free of defect or damage.
Report issues immediately
Train workers to report defects and near misses on site as soon as they notice them. Problems can only be solved when they are made aware to management. The sooner issues get reported, the fewer chances of them worsening and causing accidents or further damage.