This paper explains that at a construction site, simple negligence can exacerbate into a dangerous hazard: The main victims of these
hazards are the laborers, but the responsibility to provide a safe working environment belongs to the owners of the construction site. The author points out that the
government of Australia is actively engaged in promoting occupational safety
measures, which are applicable to the employers, employees and others who have an influence on the hazards in a workplace such as contractors, designers and other logistic suppliers. The paper relates that, at the work site studied, two major areas---work from
heights and
load carrying hazards for the masonry workers---are observed and controls based on Occupation Safety and Hazard Management System (OSHMS) are recommended. Chart. Table of Contents Introduction Purpose of the
Study Overview of the Study Methods of study Conducting Findings of the Direct Visit to the Work Site Working Process The Physical Hazards Slip/Trip/Fall Electrical Shock/Spark Chemical Hazards Nature of Injuries Caused Occurrence of Hazards Hazards of Fall when Work from Heights Hazards During Load Carrying Risk Matrix Physical Hazards for Masonry Work Risk Matrix Controlling Measures Controlling Measures for Work from Heights Controlling Measures for Moving Loads OSH Management System Key Features Recommendations of OHS to Work Site OHS Legislation Standards on Fall and Work from Height Standards for Load Carrying Conclusion