Lesson 1Human factors and organizational hazards: fatigue, communication gaps, subcontractor coordinationLooks at human and group factors causing hazards in Zambia, like tiredness, talk breakdowns, and subcontractor teamwork issues. 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 failuresStudies crane and lifting dangers in Zambian sites, including load routes, no-go areas, and rigging breakdowns. Covers lift planning, signals, weather limits, and gear checks to stop dropped loads and structure damage.
Lift planning and risk checksRigging gear choice and checksSetting load routes and no-go zonesTalk between operator and riggerWeather, wind, and stability limitsLesson 3Logistics and site traffic hazards: vehicles, deliveries, pedestrian segregationDeals with logistics and traffic dangers from trucks, forklifts, and deliveries on structural sites in Zambia. Includes 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 talkReversing vehicles and blind spot risksLesson 4Confined spaces and excavation adjacent hazardsReviews dangers in tight spaces and digs near structural work in Zambia. Discusses entry permits, air tests, supports, access, and emergency plans to prevent burial, cave-ins, and suffocation.
Spotting tight spaces on sitesWork permits and entry controlsAir tests and ventilationDig support and benching systemsRescue and emergency response plansLesson 5Health hazards: dust, noise, vibration, cement burns, CHP (chemical handling)Explores health dangers common in structural phases in Zambia, like dust, noise, vibration, and cement burns. Covers exposure checks, controls, PPE, and safe chemical handling to avoid short and long-term health issues.
Concrete and silica dust exposure controlNoise sources and ear protectionHand arm vibration and tool choicePreventing cement burns and skin harmSafe storage and handling of chemicalsLesson 6Concrete operations: slips, trips, manual handling, formwork collapseExplores dangers in concrete work in Zambia, including slips, trips, handling strains, and formwork weakness. Covers planning, cleanup, reinforcement handling, pour order, and checks to prevent falls or worker injury.
Slip and trip risks around poursManual handling of rebar and formworkFormwork design and load capacityChecks before and during concrete poursRemoving formwork and backproppingLesson 7Tool and equipment hazards: falling tools, power tool guarding, compressed airFocuses on dangers from tools and equipment in structural work in Zambia, including falling tools, power tool guards, and compressed air misuse. Stresses choice, checks, tethering, and safe use procedures.
Choosing suitable tools and equipmentPre-use checks and upkeepTool guarding and emergency stopsTethering tools to prevent dropsSafe use of compressed air systemsLesson 8Electrical hazards: live work, temporary power, lockout/tagout failuresDetails electrical risks during structural work in Zambia, focusing on live wires, temporary power, and lockout or tagout failures. Stresses planning, equipment choice, checks, and safe practices to prevent shocks, burns, and arc flashes.
Planning temporary electrical setupsChecks of cords, panels, and toolsAvoiding live work and safe distancesLockout and tagout on construction sitesGround fault and residual current devicesLesson 9Working at height hazards: scaffolds, edge protection, falling objectsCovers working at height dangers on structural frames in Zambia, including scaffolds, edge guards, and falling items. Reviews access systems, railings, fall arrest, and material containment to protect workers and public.
Scaffold design, access, and checksEdge guards and railing systemsPersonal fall arrest and restraint useOpenings, holes, and floor edgesToe boards, netting, and debris controlLesson 10Systematic hazard spotting methods for live sitesIntroduces orderly methods for spotting hazards on active structural sites in Zambia. Explains task analysis, lists, checks, and worker input to find changing risks and prioritize fixes before work starts.
Task-based hazard analysis methodsStructured site walks and check routesUse of lists and digital toolsWorker involvement and safety observationsPrioritizing and tracking fix actions
