Safety Precautions At Bridge Construction

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Safety precautions at bridge structure construction works site

Content Brief:

Safety Precautions at Bridge Construction Work Site: The following content describes the minimum safety measures and precautions to be followed by workers and engineers at the work site of bridge construction during construction.

It outlines the Concessionaire’s responsibilities in maintaining the traffic of the highway and the safety of work sites during the construction phase.

This includes a letter of notice to the concessionaire by the IE about the issues on the subject matter. The letter summarizes various instances of inadequate safety and contrary measures suggest by the IE.

The independent engineer has suggested these measures based on CA schedules, discretion and experience. These measures are also comply with the IRC specifications and standards. Further, as per CA terms of references, it is an obligation of IE to review and suggest safety measures.

Also, it provides comprehensive details of various safety issues along with a photographic presentation.

The contractual provisions regarding Road, Construction and workers safety during highway project construction.

Under the provisions of the CA, the concessionaire has specific responsibilities to risk from operations while constructing roads. Schedule D of the contract agreement sets out these obligations as follows:
The Concessionaire is required to comply with all the precautions as required for the safety of the workmen as per the International Labour Organisation {ILO} Convention No. 62 as far as are applicable to this contract.
The concessionaire shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, masks, etc., to the workers and staff.
The concessionaire has to comply with all regulation regarding safe scaffolding, ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress.
No child labour shall be utilized in the project

Letter on Safety Precautions at bridge construction

The Concessionaire

Subject: Safety Precautious at River Bridge-reg.

Dear sir,

The construction of Major Bridge at xxxxx River at Ch. 17+400 is under progress in full swing but it is observed that Safety measures are being violated during the construction work. Therefore it is being instructed to implement the basic minimum safety measures immediately on top priority basis.

1) Use of Safety Belts

2) Use of Helmets

3) Use of Gumboots

4) Use of Hand gloves

5) Use of Danger zone Ribbon and cones

6) Use of reflecting heights

7) Use of Construction Zone Marking

8) Proper maintenance of Reinforcement Steel yard

Therefore it is instructed you to immediately implement the Safety measure as per Codal provisions

Thanking you

A note to the Visitor about Letter on Safety Precautions at bridge construction

Please note that the concession agreement for the DBFOT project under the PPP mode serves as an example of the aforementioned contractual conditions. For the period 2016–2018,

Afterwards, make sure to make the necessary modifications to the existing contractual conditions. Write a letter that aligns with the concession agreement applicable to the particular project.

It is that a few important and mandatory aspects are only discussed herewith. Kindly note that the above Letter on Road Safety During Construction are considered examples. You may adopt the gist of the subject and change it to suit the current need. And before using this content in your letter drafting, you need to ensure the specific material, other aspects, etc.

Also read the letter on road safety during construction and the road maintenance in construction phase leter:

Request for Programme, Submission, Review of Observations, and Comments.

You can find various sample draft formats for highway operation and maintenance correspondence.