Charla de seguridad sobre Night work and poor visibility

Qué es

Working in the dark, in low light or where dust, smoke, fog or glare stops people seeing hazards, plant and one another.

Controles que hay que revisar, del más eficaz al menos eficaz

1. Schedule work for daylight hours where possible, and delay work when fog, dust, smoke or heavy rain cuts visibility.
2. Light the whole work area, access routes and plant movement paths, using towers or work lights that are positioned to avoid glare for workers and passing motorists.
3. Keep clear sightlines by cleaning mirrors, windscreens and lights, and removing obstructions from plant and work areas.
4. Separate people from plant with barriers and spotters, and use extra signs, reflective delineation and flashing lights at night.
5. Manage fatigue for night shifts with rostered rest breaks, and check workers are fit to drive home after a shift.
6. Wear high-visibility clothing with reflective strips suited to night work, and carry a torch or head lamp.

Dónde aparece en el trabajo

Pasos de trabajo de plantillas de SafetyDocs que tratan night work and poor visibility:

• Construction Night WorksDo not work alone at night, wear high-visibility vests, keep lighting adequate and manage fatigue, drugs, alcohol and weatherDe Construction Night Works
• PlanningNotify local authorities, plan transport and exclusion zones, and plan breaks and weather checks for night workDe Construction Night Works
• Work area set upSet up lighting, back-up power, illuminated plant and signs, and roadside barriers for the night work zoneDe Construction Night Works

Preguntas para el equipo

1. ¿Dónde podría aparecer night work and poor visibility hoy en este trabajo?
2. ¿Alguna de estas tareas forma parte del trabajo de hoy?: Construction Night Works
3. El control más eficaz es: «Schedule work for daylight hours where possible, and delay work when fog, dust, smoke or heavy rain cuts visibility». ¿Podemos hacerlo aquí? Si no, ¿por qué no?
4. ¿Qué controles para night work and poor visibility faltan o no funcionan en esta obra?
5. ¿Cuándo detendrías el trabajo por night work and poor visibility, y a quién avisarías?
6. ¿Cómo informamos de un peligro, un cuasi accidente o un incidente en este trabajo?