By Mohamed Abd Elsalam
HSE Consultant and Trainer
Egypt

Construction sites create risks not only for the construction worker, but also for members of the public where the construction work is carried out on a site that is near or adjacent to the property boundary or to any public place where the general public operates. These operations require rules and safety procedures which are similarly as critical as for the construction employees on site. It is vital for the organisation managing the construction site to be able to control who is admitted to the site at particular times. If this isn't done they face the risk of injuries to the trespasser(s) and their employees.

The public is defined as all persons and property not affiliated with the construction project. This includes invitees to the construction project who are not employed by project constructor or contractor.