50 CONSTRUCTION HSE Terminologies
50 CONSTRUCTION HSE Terminologies
50 CONSTRUCTION HSE Terminologies
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CONSTRUCTION
HSE
TERMINOLOGIES
PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
(PPE)
Equipment worn to minimize
exposure to hazards
02
FALL
PROTECTION
Measures to prevent falls from
heights
03
HAZARD
COMMUNICATION
System for labeling and
communicating chemical
hazards
04
CONFINED
SPACE
Enclosed area with limited
access, not designed for
continuous occupancy
05
EMERGENCY
EVACUATION PLAN
Procedures for safely leaving a
site in case of anemergency
06
EXCAVATION
SAFETY
Procedures for working in and
around excavations to prevent
collapses
07
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
(LOTO)
Procedure to control
hazardous energy during
equipment maintenance
08
RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION
Measures to protect workers
from inhaling hazardous
substances
10
FIRST AID
Immediate medical assistance
provided to aninjured person
11
HOT WORK
Any work that involves open
flames or produces sparks, such
aswelding
12
SCAFFOLDIN
G SAFETY
Safety measures for erecting
and using scaffolding on
construction sites
13
NOISE CONTROL
Measures to reduce exposure
to excessive noise levels
14
CHEMICAL
HANDLING
Safe practices for handling,
storing, and using chemicals
on-site
15
MATERIAL
HANDLING
Safe methods for lifting,
moving, and transporting
materials
16
LADDER
SAFETY
Guidelines for the safe use of
ladders on construction sites
17
EMERGENCY
RESPONSE TEAM
Trained individuals responsible
for responding to emergencies
18
TOOL SAFETY
Safe use and maintenance of
hand and powertools
19
ELECTRICA
L SAFETY
Measures to prevent electrical
hazardson construction sites
20
WORKPLACE
HAZARD
ASSESSMENT
Identification and evaluation of
potential hazards in the
workplace.
21
SAFETY DATA
SHEET (SDS)
Document information on
providing chemical
properties andhazards.
22
INCIDENT
INVESTIGATION
Process of determining the
cause of workplace incidents
and developing prevention
strategies
23
EYE
PROTECTION
Measures to protect the eyes
from hazards like flying debris
or chemicals
24
HEAT STRESS
PREVENTION
Measures to prevent heat-
related illnesses in hot working
environments
25
SAFETY SIGNS
AND
LABELS
Visual cues to communicate
safety information on-site
26
TRAFFIC
CONTROL
Measures to manage vehicle
and equipment traffic on
construction sites
27
EMERGENCY EXIT
ROUTES
Designated routes for quickly
leaving a building or site in
emergencies
28
MANUAL
HANDLING
Techniques for lifting and
moving objects manually to
prevent injuries
29
TOOLBOX
TALKS
Informal safety discussions to
address specific on-site
hazards
30
JOB SAFETY
ANALYSIS (JSA)
Systematic analysis of job tasks
to identify potential hazards
31
EMERGENCY
SHUTDOWN
PROCEDURES
Procedures to safely shut down
equipment in emergencies
32
HAZARDOUS
WASTE DISPOSAL
Proper handling and disposal of
hazardous materials andwaste
33
FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
Portable device for
extinguishing small fires
34
HYGIENE
FACILITIES
Facilities for maintaining
personal cleanliness on the
construction site
35
GAS
DETECTION
Use of detectors to identify and
monitor gas levels in the
environment
36
CRANE SAFETY
Safe operation and
maintenance of cranes on
construction sites
37
HAND
PROTECTION
Use of gloves to protect hands
from injuriesand hazards
38
FALL ARREST
SYSTEMS
Systems to prevent or minimize
the impact of a fall
39
ERGONOMICS
Designing tasks and equipment
to fit the capabilities of workers
40
WELDING
SAFETY
Safety measures for welding
operations, including eye
protection
41
POWER TOOL
SAFETY
Safe use and maintenance of
powered hand tools
42
ENVIRONMENTA
L IMPACT
ASSESSMENT
Evaluation of potential
environmental impacts of
construction activities
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HEAT-RESISTANT
CLOTHING
Clothing designed to protect
against high temperatures
44
SAFETY AUDIT
Systematic examination of a
construction site's safety
performance
45
CHEMICAL SPILL
RESPONSE
Procedures for responding to
and containing chemical spills
46
HAZARDOUS
ATMOSPHERE
MONITORING
Continuous monitoring of the
air for hazardousgases
47
WORKPLACE
INSPECTION
Regular inspections to identify
and correct safety hazards
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HOISTING AND
RIGGING SAFETY
Safe practices for lifting and
moving heavyloads
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SAFETY
HARNESS
Personal protective equipment
used to prevent falls from
heights
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MACHINE
GUARDING
Protective barriers and devices
to prevent contact with moving
parts of machinery
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