Lesson 1Human factors and organizational hazards: fatigue, communication gaps, subcontractor coordinationThis lesson breaks down human and group factors causing dangers, like tiredness, talk breakdowns, and subcontractor teamwork issues in Botswana sites. It stresses oversight, planning, and culture to cut errors and unsafe habits.
Tiredness, shift patterns, and workloadLanguage barriers and talk toolsTeamwork between multiple subcontractorsOversight quality and role claritySafety culture and reporting habitsLesson 2Crane operations and lifting hazards: load paths, exclusion zones, rigging failuresThis lesson checks crane and lifting dangers, covering load paths, no-go zones, and rigging breakdowns in Botswana projects. It discusses lift plans, signals, weather limits, and gear checks to stop dropped loads and structure damage.
Lift planning and risk checksRigging gear choice and checksSetting load paths and no-go zonesTalks between operator and riggerWeather, wind, and stability limitsLesson 3Logistics and site traffic hazards: vehicles, deliveries, pedestrian segregationThis lesson tackles logistics and traffic dangers from trucks, forklifts, and deliveries on structural sites in Botswana. It covers traffic plans, walker paths, loading areas, and talk methods to avoid crashes and hit-by incidents.
Site traffic management planningSeparate walker pathsSafe loading and unloading areasSpotters, signals, and talksBacking vehicles and blind spot risksLesson 4Confined spaces and excavation adjacent hazardsThis lesson reviews dangers in tight spaces and digs near structural work in Botswana. It discusses entry passes, air tests, supports, access, and emergency plans to stop burial, cave-ins, and choking.
Spotting tight spaces on sitesWork pass and entry controlsAir tests and air flowDig support and step systemsRescue and emergency response plansLesson 5Health hazards: dust, noise, vibration, cement burns, CHP (chemical handling)This lesson explores health dangers in structural phases in Botswana, like dust, noise, shakes, and cement burns. It covers exposure checks, controls, gear, and safe chemical handling to avoid short and long-term health issues.
Concrete and silica dust exposure controlNoise sources and ear protectionHand arm shakes and tool choiceStopping cement burns and skin harmSafe storage and chemical handlingLesson 6Concrete operations: slips, trips, manual handling, formwork collapseThis lesson looks at dangers in concrete work in Botswana, including slips, trips, hand strains, and formwork weakness. It covers planning, cleanup, bar handling, pour order, and checks to stop collapses or worker injuries.
Slip and trip risks around poursHand handling of bars and formworkFormwork design and load capacityChecks before and during concrete poursRemoving formwork and back supportLesson 7Tool and equipment hazards: falling tools, power tool guarding, compressed airThis lesson focuses on dangers from tools and gear in structural work in Botswana, like falling tools, power tool guards, and air misuse. It stresses choice, checks, tying, and safe use steps.
Choosing suitable tools and gearBefore-use checks and upkeepTool guards and emergency stopsTying tools to stop dropsSafe use of compressed air systemsLesson 8Electrical hazards: live work, temporary power, lockout/tagout failuresThis lesson details electrical risks in structural work in Botswana, focusing on live wires, temp power, and lockout or tagout failures. It stresses planning, gear choice, checks, and safe practices to stop shocks, burns, and flashes.
Planning temporary electrical setupsChecks of cords, panels, and toolsAvoiding live work and safe distancesLockout and tagout on construction sitesGround fault and current devicesLesson 9Working at height hazards: scaffolds, edge protection, falling objectsThis lesson covers height work dangers on structural frames in Botswana, including scaffolds, edge guards, and falling items. It reviews access systems, rails, fall stops, and material holds to protect workers and people nearby.
Scaffold design, access, and checksEdge guards and rail systemsPersonal fall stops and hold useOpenings, holes, and floor edgesToe boards, nets, and debris controlLesson 10Systematic hazard spotting methods for live sitesThis lesson introduces orderly ways to spot dangers on active structural sites in Botswana. It explains task breakdowns, lists, checks, and worker input to find changing risks and set priority fixes before work starts.
Task-based danger analysis methodsStructured site walks and check routesUse of lists and digital toolsWorker involvement and safety watchesPrioritizing and tracking fix actions
