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This presentation discusses the implementation of safety designs and precautions in the housing sector, focusing on building designs, hazard control, accessibility, and accountability. It aims to promote and support housing policies and initiatives while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive safety culture.
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PRESENTATION ON “IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFETY DESIGNS AND PRECAUTION IN THE HOUSING SECTOR” By Engr. Emmanuel Uwalaka, MSc. in HSE, Mnim, Masse,MoshaRegional AdministratorOccupational Safety and Health Association (OSHAssociation UK) Nigeria Region Tel: 08035433376, Email: nigeria@oshassociation.org Website: www.oshassociation.org PPT-104-01
Aims/Objectives • To innovate • Develop • Promote • and Support Housing Policies • and Initiatives
SAFETY IMPLEMENTATION How to Implement and Maintain a Positive Safety best practices
Safety in Construction Sites Do you think your organization has a positive safety culture?
Health and Safety Views #1: Accidents just happen. Research shows that 99% of all accidents are preventable; we do have a great deal of control over our circumstances. #2: Being safe takes too much time and money. Consider the direct and indirect cost of any injury = downtime, pain and suffering, etc. Accidents and injuries cost money! #3: You cannot create an accident free workplace. It requires discipline, diligence, and support to recognize and mitigate every hazard, but if everyone will make and take the time, an accident free workplace is possible.
CHALLENGES IN THE HOUSING SECTOR • Inadequate building designs • Hazards and Risks Control • Use of appropriate equipment
Where do You Start? Provide Facilities For Persons with Disability Fire Safety Designs Improve Accessibility to Build Home Safety For Disabled (GREEN HOME) Safety For Special Needs
What do You See? Identify the Hazards and Risks! Recommend Precaution and Solution
Safety Accountability Hold EVERYONE RESPONSIBLE ▪ NO EXCUSES, NO SHORTCUTS ▪ Safety first = all the time, every time
In Your Organization Who is accountable for Safety?
MORE Information Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHAssociation UK) Nigeria Region Tel: +234 8035433376 Email: nigeria@oshassociation.org Website: www.nigeria.oshassociation.org www.oshassociation.org