7. Evacuation
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All buildings should have lit, clear and
signalled means of escape in case of
emergency and workers should be made
aware of evacuation procedures.
All evacuation exits should be kept
unlocked and clear of obstructions.
Evacuation plans should be posted
throughout the temporary construction
workers’ amenities and accommodation
area and made visible as shown in Figure 9.
Evacuation drills should be conducted
regularly.
There should be nominated and trained
personnel to handle fire and emergency
evacuation.
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8. First Aid/Emergency
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First-aid facilities should always be provided
and accessible.
The contact details of the nearest
emergency services should be clearly
publicised.
The names and phone numbers of qualified
first aiders should be publicised.
Access should be provided to allow entry
to emergency services, e.g. ambulance or
fire brigade.
Potential health outbreaks should be
monitored and measures should be taken
to prevent disease outbreaks.
Vaccination for workers is recommended to
prevent widespread outbreak of diseases,
e.g. malaria, cholera, etc.
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Generators should be on stable ground,
with required clearances, ventilation etc.
Fuel stores should comply with local
dangerous goods laws and all combustible
materials are to be kept clear of buildings.
If any, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stores
should be placed outside of occupied
structures.
Hazardous materials, e.g. diesel, should
be stored in a bunded area with spill kits
provided.
Fire Safety and Fire Fighting
Open fires/ burning should be strictly
prohibited.
Fire prevention and fire fighting/ control
facilities should be provided, particularly in
food preparation areas.
Fire fighting hoses should be engineered
to provide full perimeter coverage of
temporary construction workers’ amenities
and accommodation, and should be able
to deliver the appropriate water pressure
to fight fire.
All structures should be constructed with
fire-resistant material (metal or with fire-
retardant components).
Fire and smoke alarms should be installed
in all accommodation areas (if applicable).
Where possible, buildings should be
separated from each other by providing
space or using fire-resistant material.
11. Mechanical and Electrical Safety
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9. Hazardous Areas
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Clear and multilingual signage should be
posted around hazardous storage areas.
Electrical equipment and cords should be
maintained and physically protected to
prevent the risk of electrocution or shock.
Mechanical equipment should be operated
by trained personnel only.
Electrical circuit breakers should be fitted
to all distribution boards.
The electrical register of equipment should
be maintained and testing should be
undertaken and recorded by a qualified
electrician.
12. Housekeeping
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Waste should be centrally located in a
segregated, easily cleaned area, and kept in
rodent and fly tight containers. The grounds
area must be kept free from rubbish, debris
and other refuse. An adequate number of
Mobile Garbage Bins (MGB) and scheduled
waste collection should be provided.
Effective housekeeping measures should
be taken to ensure pests are not attracted
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