What are the key elements of a site safety induction?
- BHADANIS QUANTITY SURVEYING ONLINE TRAINING INSTITUTE
- Apr 23
- 1 min read
Welcome & Safety Culture
Introduction to the organisation’s commitment to zero-harm
Overview of Bhadanis’ focus on integrating safety into quantity surveying, estimation & costing, billing engineering, tendering & contracts management, planning engineering and project management
Site Layout & Access Control
Location of entry/exit points, muster areas and emergency assembly zones
Traffic flow for vehicles and pedestrians What are the key elements of a site safety induction?
Roles & Responsibilities
Duties of site management, safety officer, supervisors and each trade
Who to contact for safety concerns or incident reporting
Hazard Identification & Risk Control
Common site hazards (excavations, working at height, moving equipment, utilities)
Control measures: barricades, signage, permit-to-work systems
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Required gear (helmets, safety boots, high-vis vests, gloves, eye and ear protection)
Correct use, inspection and maintenance routines
Emergency Procedures
Fire and evacuation alarms, muster point locations
First-aid arrangements and contact details
Safe Work Procedures
Permit-to-work for hot works, confined spaces, electrical activities
Lock-out/tag-out for machinery and plant
Incident Reporting & Investigation
How to report near-misses, unsafe acts and accidents
Importance of root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence
Site-Specific Rules & Behavioural Expectations
Prohibited items/activities (e.g. alcohol, unauthorised entry)
Housekeeping standards and waste disposal
Induction Confirmation
Short quiz or checklist to confirm understanding
Acknowledgment form to be signed before accessing the site
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