Work Safety in Civil Construction
Ensuring construction worker safety means ensuring success.
Work Safety in Civil Construction
The construction sector is large and very dynamic, between humans and machines, safety at work becomes one of the main challenges in the construction process. But with advances in equipment and training, it is possible to create a safe environment to guarantee the well-being of those working and the success of projects. The Importance of Work Safety in Civil Construction Safety in the construction sector requires increased attention, as it is no coincidence that it is the sector with the highest rates of workplace accidents compared to other sectors. According to data from the Annual Social Information List (RAIS), the risk of fatal accidents in construction is more than double the average for other industries. And all of this is worsened by the lack of adequate training, identified as one of the main causes of accidents. Safety Standards and Mechanisms in Civil Construction It is very important that all companies in the construction industry are aware of the importance of providing construction workers with all available mechanisms and training. Standards such as NR 18, which establishes guidelines for the planning and administration of construction sites, play a crucial role in this context. Furthermore, programs such as PPRA and PCMAT are essential to ensure better working conditions. The PCMAT establishes parameters for collective and individual protection for projects with 20 or more workers. The PPRA aims to identify and control environmental risk scenarios. Prevention is better than cure Work safety in construction is a difficult and complex challenge, each scenario requires its own dynamics and presents the entire team involved with various unforeseen events during the process. Therefore, having workers prepared to face adversity with quality equipment and varied training is a differentiator for companies that aim for success in their projects. At SGS Construtora, prevention is a constant priority, as we recognize that our team is the main foundation of our corporate projects and the key to the success of our purpose.
What is a Turn Key work?
Do you know what a work with a Turn Key contract is?
The Turn Key project was created to make life easier for companies and simplify the relationship between contractor and contractor.
In translation from English, the expression “turn key” means turnkey, where after signing the contract, the contractor will no longer need to worry about the project and execution planning. It will be the company's responsibility to close with suppliers and ensure the correct development of the original idea.
Therefore, we can say that in this construction model the client will receive everything ready, to “turn the key” when the service is completed. It is a system that is gaining popularity, especially in corporate projects, where the interested party has little time available or has had bad experiences doing each step on their own. But what are the advantages of this system? Check out:
– Responsibility is centralized, as only one company will be responsible for all phases of the work;
– It will not be necessary to create a project to purchase material;
– Service time is reduced and the project becomes more agile;
– The contractor does not need to worry about the resources used or the progress of the stages;
– The budget is closed in a different way, generating more guarantee for the customer;
– The company that designs the construction is the same one that buys the supplies and hires third parties if necessary, so everything goes as expected.
As a result, the Turn Key contract regime is a more than welcome simplification for the construction sector. In addition to gaining legal certainty, companies benefit from greater operational agility and efficiency. The only care is to look for trustworthy partners and keep the project management up to date.
In the featured photo we have Cooper Fronteira Sul, located in Iporã do Oeste (SC). A Turn Key project that includes the execution of the project, work until the keys are handed over to the owner. In addition to a great location, Cooper Fronteira Sul has a total built area of 2,212.21m², which holds 4 underground fuel tanks with a total storage capacity of 120,000 liters.
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