India Kolkata: Flyover Collapses on Road
(More than 10 people dead)
A flyover under construction in the eastern Indian city of
Kolkata (Calcutta) has collapsed, killing at least 10 people and injuring
others.
Many people are feared trapped under the concrete and steel
bridge, which fell on a busy road.
Images show residents using their bare hands to help the rescue
effort.
Safety issues such as lack of inspections and the use of
substandard materials have plagued construction projects in the country.
The accident took place in an area near Girish Park, one of
Kolkata's most densely populated neighbourhoods, with narrow lanes, and shops
and houses built close together.
The 2km-long (1.2 mile) flyover has been under construction
since 2009 and missed several deadlines for completion, Reuters news agency
says.
The
collapsed structure appears to have hit passers-by, cars, lorries and nearby
buildings. People are said to have been living in makeshift homes under the
flyover.
Ramesh Kejriwal, an
eyewitness, told Reuters: "There was a loud sound which scared us. The
concrete had been laid last night at this part of the bridge."
At least 60 injured have
been taken to nearby hospitals and some of them are in critical condition, a
rescue official told AFP news agency.
Emergency teams have been sent to the area with sniffer dogs, concrete
cutters, drilling machines and sensors to detect life, he added....read more>
What is OSHA?
OSHA International
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Construction Safety
Officer?
A
construction safety officer ensures that construction workers are following
company policies and safety regulations. Sometimes a construction
safety officer has different roles and responsibilities but will always be in
the lookout for helping companies produce a safer construction site.
Construction safety officers will work closely with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Construction Safety Officer: Policies and
Regulations
Safety
officers will, develop, implement and enforce policies that will rude
accidents. The safety officer will determine what policies are needed and how
to enforce them. The safety officer is responsible for keep policies up to ate
according to latest standards and establish new ones from time to time as more
and newer risks awe discovered.
Construction Safety Officer: Site Observance
The
safety officer is in charge of inspecting site conditions to determine if hazards
are present and thus establishing procedures and policies to overcome those
hazardous situations.
The
safety officer will look for broken equipment, defective tools and other
potential hazards, but focused mostly on the worker’s safety. He will determine
what type of PPE is needed and will make sure that workers know how to operate
and use tools and equipment.
Construction Safety Officer: Accident Investigation
The
safety officer main responsibility is to try to diminish or eliminate work
related accidents. However, when an accident occurs, he might conduct a safety
investigation determining root causes, procedures that went wrong and gather
the necessary evidence as to determine what caused the accident. This
investigation must draft conclusion and will produce recommendations that
should be follow to prevent the same accident from happening once again.
Construction Safety Officer: Training
A
construction safety officer needs to be proactive, meaning that he/she needs to
be one step ahead of the group on safety and sometimes environmental
hazards too. Part of his responsibilities is to proper train
all employees and will identify special needs when needed. Safety officers need
to have the necessary training and experience as mandated by OSHA, being able
to transmit
Construction Safety Officer: Record Keeping
The
safety officer will also be responsible of reviewing all record-keeping
requirements as well as meeting all state and federal safety standards. Injury
logs and other logs shall be completed and submitted to related government
agencies as part of its requirements. The safety officer will also need to submit OSHA form 300, which is a summary of all
injuries that resulted in lost work time, restricted duty or job transfer. They
also ensure that the poster entitled "Job Safety and Health: It's the
Law", as well as other requirements, is displayed in a conspicuous place
in the workplace, as required by OSHA.
Construction Safety Officer: Responsibilities
Summary
A
construction safety officer will make sure that:
All
site has been inspected and has become a hazard-free environment
Verify
that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for using
Promote
safe practices at the job site
Enforce
safety guidelines
Train
and carry out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations
Conduct
investigation of near-miss and/or accidents.
Report
to concerned authorities as requested or mandated per law
Conduct
job hazard analysis
Establish,
as necessary, safety standards and policies
Perform
emergency response drills
Watch
and be responsible for all workers safety and prevent them from entering into
hazardous situations.
Respond
to employees’ safety concerns
Coordinate
registration and removal of hazardous waste
Serve
as the link between state and local agencies and contractor
Receive
reports from and respond to orders issued by Department of Labor inspectors
To
arrange for Occupational Health and Safety testing and/or evaluations of the
workplace by external agencies/consultants as may be necessary.
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