Block Masonry and Tiles Installation: Risk Assessment Guide

Miscommunication between supervisor and receiver

Personnel injury

• Specifically, ensure the ATA is completed only by a competent person.

• Furthermore, verify the exact location prior to signing the ATA.

• Consequently, conduct joint site inspections between issuer and receiver.

• Attend safety toolbox meetings prior to start to discuss actual site hazards.

Heavy and awkward material sizes

Back injury and skin irritation

• First, implement proper manual handling techniques.

• Additionally, utilize mechanical equipment if materials exceed safe lifting weights.

• Moreover, deploy barricades and signboards at temporary storage areas.

• Routine monitoring and compliance during all loading/unloading tasks.

Exposed cables and uninspected tools

Electrical shock and trip hazards

• Initially, use only insulated power tools for all tasks.

• Specifically, replace cables immediately if cracks or abrasions are found.

• Next, remove all power supplies when changing discs on power tools.

• Ensure all tools are properly inspected and color-coded prior to activity.

Spark projectiles and dust inhalation

Eye injury, skin burns, and asphyxia

• Specifically, wear full-face shields and safety glasses during cutting.

• Furthermore, utilize N95 dust masks and proper ventilation.

• Consequently, provide fire blankets and extinguishers at the cutting station.

• Verify safety guards are in place and wear suitable gloves for grip.

Contact with cement and excessive dust

Skin/eye irritation and suffocation

• First, provide clean water and eye wash stations in the immediate area.

• Additionally, wear protective clothing and leather gloves.

• Therefore, use blowers to prevent dust accumulation in enclosed spaces.

• Maintain MSDS availability and ensure constant supervision is present.

Falling materials and personnel

Severe bodily injury or fatalities

• Specifically, use a full-body harness with 100% tie-off at all times.

• Moreover, ensure all tools have retaining strings to prevent drops.

• Consequently, lock wheels on mobile scaffolds before ascending.

• Personnel must undergo client-approved “Working at Heights” training.

Unwanted material and water disposal

Slips, trips, and environmental issues

• First, clear unwanted materials from the site at regular intervals.

• Next, return all excess materials to the store after finishing the job.

• Therefore, keep the working area at high housekeeping standards.