Construction site safety
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Safety on construction sites is regulated by the Consolidated Law on Safety (Legislative Decree 81/2008). Specifically, Title IV concerns temporary or mobile construction sites. These are defined as places where construction, maintenance, repair, demolition, renovation, transformation, and renewal activities are carried out.
Construction site safety: the roles
The Consolidated Law on Safety also regulates the roles and responsibilities of each party involved. The employer, for example, is required to draft an Operational Safety Plan (POS). The construction site safety manager, on the other hand, is responsible for planning and organizing safety on the construction site. The roles involved in construction site safety must be determined in advance.
Prevention and intervention
There are two types of interventions that can be implemented: prevention (reducing risk) and protection (appropriate measures for the workers involved). They can be summarized as follows:
- Organizational and operational procedures
- Collective prevention and protection techniques
- Provision of adequate personal protective equipment
- Information and training activities
In this regard, the site manager is required to draft regulations that clearly define the collective protection systems and devices (CPD) to be used during the various work phases. The employer, on the other hand, is required to select the most suitable work equipment to ensure and maintain safe working conditions, such as fixed scaffolding, guardrails, and nets.
Construction site safety: what we offer
Since 2005, we have offered our clients comprehensive construction support, from residential homes to industrial and commercial buildings. Our services also include construction site management: we can guarantee the client the full implementation of the approved project, down to the last detail.
We also ensure complete workplace safety, with the application of appropriate DPC and PPE. Our portfolio includes internationally renowned projects and consulting services for some of Italy’s leading construction companies. Our headquarters are in Vigasio, in the province of Verona, but our reach extends throughout Italy.
