BCSS Hazard & Control Measure Question and answer

 1. Erection and dismantling of metal scaffolds of height 5.0 m

Hazard: Fall from height

Control Measures:

1. Use full-body harness with secured anchorage points

2. Ensure proper scaffold erection with guardrails and toe boards

2. Bored Piling Works

Hazard: Cave-in or collapse of excavation site

Control Measures:

1. Install proper shoring or trench supports

2. Conduct soil testing before excavation

3. Cutting of wooden planks using circular saw

Hazard: 

Contact with moving blade leading to cuts/amputation

Control Measures:

1. Use push sticks and guards on the saw

2. Wear appropriate PPE (gloves, safety goggles)

4. One worker carrying pipes weighing 25 kG

Hazard: 

Musculoskeletal injury due to heavy lifting

Control Measures:

1. Use mechanical lifting aids (e.g., trolleys)

2. Train workers on proper manual handling techniques

5. Hacking Works

Hazard: 

Flying debris causing eye injuries

Control Measures:

1. Wear safety goggles and face shields

2. Use dust suppression measures

6. Demolition of building of height 30 m

Hazard: 

Falling debris striking workers below

Control Measures:

1. Install overhead protection (catch platforms or safety nets)

2. Restrict unauthorized personnel from the demolition zone

7. Hoisting and lowering of rebar cages

Hazard:

 Falling load due to sling failure

Control Measures:

1. Use certified lifting slings and inspect before use

2. Keep workers out of the drop zone

8. Cleaning of pipes using solvent

Hazard:

 Inhalation of toxic fumes

Control Measures:

1. Provide adequate ventilation or use extraction fans

2. Ensure workers wear respiratory protection

9. Excavation trench of depth 4 m

Hazard: 

Trench collapse leading to worker burial

Control Measures:

1. Use trench boxes or shoring

2. Conduct daily inspections before work starts

10. Worker mixing of cement

Hazard: 

Skin irritation or burns from cement contact

Control Measures:

1. Wear gloves and long sleeves

2. Provide washing stations for immediate cleanup

11. Roof top waterproofing and ceiling works

Hazard: 

Slipping or falling from height

Control Measures:

1. Use non-slip footwear and harnesses

2. Ensure proper edge protection and warning signage

12. Installation of perimeter hoardings in worksite

Hazard: 

Struck by falling hoarding materials

Control Measures:

1. Secure hoarding panels properly before releasing

2. Use mechanical lifting aids where possible

13. OXY-Acetylene Gas Cutting of Rebars

Hazard: 

Fire or explosion from gas leaks

Control Measures:

1. Perform leak tests before use

2. Store cylinders in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources

14. Electric Arc Welding of pile casing

Hazard: 

Eye damage from welding arc flash

Control Measures:

1. Wear welding helmet with proper shade lens

2. Use welding curtains to shield others from flash

15. Entry into Confined Space

Hazard:

 Oxygen deficiency or toxic gas exposure

Control Measures:

1. Conduct gas testing before entry

2. Ensure workers use proper PPE and have an emergency retrieval plan

Short answer for table paper writing -

1. Erection and dismantling of scaffolds (5m) – Fall from height

   • Use full-body harness
   • Install guardrails and toe boards

2. Bored Piling Works  Cave-in

   • Use shoring or trench supports
   • Conduct soil testing

3. Cutting wooden planks (circular saw) – Cuts/amputation

   • Use push sticks and blade guards
   • Wear gloves and safety goggles

4. Carrying pipes (25kg) – Musculoskeletal injury

   • Use mechanical lifting aids
   • Train on proper lifting techniques

5. Hacking Works – Flying debris

   • Wear safety goggles
   • Use dust suppression

6. Demolition (30m height) – Falling debris

   • Install overhead protection
   • Restrict access

7. Hoisting/lowering rebar cages – Falling load

   • Use certified lifting slings
   • Keep workers out of the drop zone

8. Cleaning pipes (solvent) – Inhalation of fumes

   • Ensure ventilation
   • Use respiratory protection

9. Excavation (4m trench) – Trench collapse

   • Use trench boxes
   • Conduct daily inspections

10. Mixing cement – Skin irritation

• Wear gloves and long sleeves
• Provide washing stations

11. Roof waterproofing/ceiling work – Fall hazard

• Use harness and non-slip footwear
• Install edge protection

12. Installing perimeter hoardings – Struck by falling materials

• Secure panels properly
• Use mechanical lifting aids

13. OXY-Acetylene Cutting – Fire/explosion

• Perform leak tests
• Store gas cylinders properly

14. Electric Arc Welding – Eye damage (arc flash)

• Wear welding helmet
• Use welding curtains

15. Confined Space Entry – Oxygen deficiency

• Conduct gas testing
• Use PPE and emergency retrieval system