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Sytech Solutions offers rescue kits, as well a six month training course to help workers understand how to use the systems properly.
The company also supplies rescue plans to construction companies and provides anti-collision systems that are installed on cranes.
“We offer solutions that are financially justified and we can provide flexible payment options such as lease purchase, rentals and buyback schemes,” states Jennings.
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Shahabi insists that if contractors install the correct safety systems and provide proper training, they will save precious time. Further, developers should choose contractors and consultants with good safety track records to avoid negative PR at a later stage.
“This [also] ensures that [the developer’s] own safety team will have less time- consuming accident investigation to do and more proactive supervision and planning time.”
Combisafe offers systems to prevent the fall of workers and objects from a height. And, from April this year, it will be supplying Miller Fall Protection products to the industry, including harnesses and shock-absorbing lanyards to its Middle East partners.
In addition, the company has developed a locally manufactured edge protection system, elevator shaft gates and slab opening protection systems, which target high-rises.
3M also offers solutions, which protect workers from harm such as ear muffs, eye wear and helmets.
“Workers are exposed to dust, chemicals and hazards, and for each type application, we have the right product for protection,” explains Feghali.
“At the moment, we are promoting our communication range – our ear muffs have microphones attached to them so workers can speak to each other from different ends of a construction site. A supervisor located at ground level could speak to a crane operator, for example.”
So HSE products and systems are out there, contractors just need to implement them. Suppliers feel that onsite safety in the Gulf is improving but some contractors still need a nudge in the right direction.
“I would like to see more government regulations along with a policing strategy that enforces adherence to site safety regulations,” says Jennings. Shahabi agrees and adds that BSU has influenced more companies to join the organisation over the past year and share their experiences and statistics in an open forum.
Top tips from HSE firms
Systech Solutions
“Educate workers on when and how to wear PPE and how to inspect the equipment. A height rescue plan should be in place and the right amount of kits and training should be implemented. All workers should be made aware of Suspension trauma. Anti Collision systems should be installed on all cranes. Also, a crane should not be allowed to over fly public areas. These areas should be zoned out.”
Combisafe
“Combisafe’s top tip for working safely at height is adopting the hierarchy of control for working at height (contractors and consultants with good safety records), putting in place safe systems of work for activities, which exposes the workers/objects to risk of fall. In addition, plans should be put in place to prevent accidents.”
3M
“Damage to the eyes, ears and lungs is irreversible so it is important that safety knowledge is past on to contractors, supervisors and workers so that the right tools are provided.”
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