In the construction sector, the occupational safety in construction and the Occupational Risk Prevention (ORP) are not simply legal requirements, but fundamental pillars for protecting workers, ensuring quality at every stage of the construction process and guaranteeing the overall sustainability of projects.
At CHM Works and Infrastructureswe understand the work safety in construction as a transversal commitment that is part of our corporate culture and our way of building.
Occupational safety in construction as a strategic value
In addition to regulatory compliance, at CHM we are committed to a preventive and integrated vision of occupational health and safety. This translates into:
- Early integration of OHS in the design and planning phase.
- Specific protocols adapted to each type of work: civil, building, industrial or maintenance.
- Continuous and specialized training for all operational and technical profiles.
- Active supervision by OHS technicians on site and commitment to the use of digital control tools.
The objective is clear: zero accidents and a work environment where construction work safety is part of performance and not a limiting factor.
Regulations and standards applied
All CHM projects are developed under the framework of:
- Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention.
- RD 1627/1997 on minimum safety provisions for construction works.
- Standards ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management), and UNE-EN ISO 9001 (Quality).
- Standard ISO 39001 (Road Safety Management), already consolidated in CHM's preventive culture as a solid pillar to ensure comprehensive risk management in the work environment and safe mobility within the works and/or displacements.
We also have health and safety coordinators from the project drafting phase, guaranteeing preventive traceability throughout the life cycle of the work.
Critical risk factors at the construction site and how we address them
For each type of project, specific risks are identified that require highly planned specialized measures:
Work at heights
- Specific training in rope access and elevating platforms.
- Use of collective versus individual measures through certified scaffolding, vertical networks and state-of-the-art means such as RSA.
- Use of certified anti-fall systems.
Machinery and vehicle movements
- Access control, operators and machinery through digital checklists.
- Signaling of work areas.
- Internal circulation protocols.
- Compliance with standards linked to ISO 39001, road safety and safe/sustainable mobility plans.
Electrical risk and explosive atmospheres and confined spaces.
- Review and verification of temporary installations.
- Specific staff training.
- Selection of specialized subcontractors.
- Coordination of electrical works with previous consignment.
- Application of ATEX regulations in areas with specific risk.
- Implementation of safe work procedures.
- Planning, direct supervision and control before and during work: active surveillance.
Weather conditions and heat stress
- Corporate heat stroke protocol and customized for each project.
- Continuous training and information. Informative campaigns through the corporate intranet and on-site in the pits.
- Timetable adaptation plans and breaks.
- Shaded areas, hydration and scheduled breaks.
Construction quality and safety: two sides of the same coin
At CHM we believe that a well-executed project is also a safe project. Quality control processes in construction work safety are aligned with safety conditions, avoiding improvisations, rework or risk situations derived from execution errors.
Therefore, occupational safety in construction not only protects workers, but also influences the quality of execution. A safe environment minimizes errors and improves construction efficiency.
- Operational Monitoring Programs (OMP) coordinated with ORP measures.
- Increased real-time document control through digital tools.
- Integrated quality and safety audits in critical phases of the project, where we also introduce the environmental variable as well as energy efficiency.
Digitalization applied to PRL
Innovation also reaches prevention. At CHM we incorporate:
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Apps for access control and pre-checks.
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CMMS platforms for PPE and equipment status tracking.
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Digital checklistsinspections in mobility and automatic traceability.
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Pilot tests with fatigue sensors and alerts in critical environments.
Preventive culture and collective commitment
No system is effective on its own without a safety culture. That is why we promote safety at work in the construction industry:
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Internal awareness campaigns. Special attention should be given to the implementation of Road Safety Awareness training for our staff.
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Daily safety talks on site.
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Recognition of best practices.
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Direct involvement of middle management and project managers.
The prevention, road safety and quality are not watertight compartments. At CHM, we understand that only through integrated, technical and proactive management can a project be guaranteed to be successful. safe, efficient and quality. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation in safety as a strategic investment and a responsibility to our teams, customers and society.
