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23 March 2026

Safety practices within construction sites

Common accidents that can happen during construction include falling from a height, uncareful work, broken tools, fire accidents, and etc. Injury and accidents can happen during construction, therefore, the Company partners with contractors who have holistic safety and preventive measures for accidents, fire, security staff stationed at the construction site to help monitor construction workers closely.

The safety and preventive measures within construction sites are as follow:

  • Metal sheet fencing is installed at the construction site, the fence must be high enough, and labeled for no trespassing. The fence belongs to the construction project and shall stay within the project area. Construction materials are strictly prohibited from being placed outside of the project fence
  • For high-rise building construction, chain links are extended from the building under construction to prevent materials from falling to the ground. Chain links must be regularly checked throughout the construction period, should there be any repairment needed, the repair must be done immediately
  • For high-rise building construction, tower cranes must be evaluated by professional licensed engineers according to the Labor Department’s regulations.
  • For high-rise building construction, every 2-3 floors scaffolding and safety net must be installed to construct exterior walls
  • Check condition of any machine before use to prevent accidents
  • Use arm driven type cranes and maintain the crane arms within the construction project area, not extended out to the surrounding areas, within the safe zone, and located outside the line of high-voltage electric poles according to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand's regulations
  • Provide a first aid room with basic first aid tools
  • Arrange for safety officers to supervise the project area 24 hours a day
  • Supervise the use of electricity and provide necessary fire extinguisher and equipment
  • Provide legal liability insurance against the life, body, and property of third parties
  • Install 24 hours CCTV security cameras above the project fence to maintain security within the project and nearby areas
  • Provide adequate lighting at night around the construction site
  • Measures to prevent the effects of fire accidents are as follows:
    • Prepare chemical fire extinguisher in case of a fire
    • Arrange for inspection of the fire prevention and warning system to ensure good working conditions. If it is found to be damaged or inoperable, immediately take corrective action
    • Place how-to-use labels wherever the devices are mounted so that anyone near the accident can use the devices immediately
    • Organize training and drills to evacuate people in case of fire

    Measures to monitor and inspect safety impacts within the construction project area are as follows:

    • Provide whistleblowing channels for receiving complaints and find ways to solve problems immediately
    • Compile accident statistics and results to assess the effectiveness of preventive measures on safety and continuously revise measures as appropriate
    • Arrange for inspection of fire extinguishers to always be in good working condition. If it is found to be damaged or inoperable, repair or replace immediately
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