Health & safety at work

At Total Building, we have a profound understanding of the risks associated with construction work, and we make it standard practice to prioritize the education and safety of our employees. We offer comprehensive health and safety training, including first aid courses, to equip our workforce with the necessary knowledge and skills.

Furthermore, we conduct regular toolbox talks on a wide range of safety topics to ensure that our team remains vigilant and informed. These topics encompass essential aspects of construction safety, such as:

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- Planning for construction work, including gathering crucial information and adhering to site-specific requirements.
- Site organization, covering the key elements of maintaining a safe and healthy construction site.
- Mitigating risks related to slips, trips, and falls.
- Implementing a hierarchy of controls for working at heights.
- Ensuring structural stability and preventing unintentional structural collapse.
- Safeguarding excavation sites to prevent accidents.
- Properly planning and supervising lifting operations involving equipment.
- Working safely with electricity and preventing contact with power lines.
- Identifying and controlling fire risks.
- Assessing risks associated with mobile plant and vehicles.
- Safely planning and executing demolition, dismantling, and structural alterations.
- Preventing drowning risks when working near or around water.
- Managing temporary works that support the main construction project

- Considering safety measures in the design, planning, and construction of steel frame structures.

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At Total Building, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing our employees with the knowledge and resources needed to ensure a safe and secure working environment in the construction industry.