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Construction Site Safety Program Guide

The document outlines the key components of an effective construction site safety program, including assigning responsibilities, hazard identification and control, training, and enforcing safety rules. It discusses establishing performance goals and rewarding safe behavior, as well as reviewing incidents and taking corrective actions. Personal protective equipment and ongoing program evaluation are also covered. The benefits of an effective safety program and the hidden costs of accidents are reviewed. The roles of supervisors, safety coordinators, and a work plan for implementing safety are described.

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Construction Site Safety Program Guide

The document outlines the key components of an effective construction site safety program, including assigning responsibilities, hazard identification and control, training, and enforcing safety rules. It discusses establishing performance goals and rewarding safe behavior, as well as reviewing incidents and taking corrective actions. Personal protective equipment and ongoing program evaluation are also covered. The benefits of an effective safety program and the hidden costs of accidents are reviewed. The roles of supervisors, safety coordinators, and a work plan for implementing safety are described.

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Safety @ Construction

Site
SAFETY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
 Assignment of responsibility
 Hazard identification and control
 Training and communication
 Documentation and enforcement of safety rules
SAFETY PROGRAM
 Maintenance of safe working conditions
 Setting performance goals
 Rewarding safety performance
 Reviewing circumstances involved in incidents
 Taking appropriate correction actions
PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENTS
SAFETY PROGRAM (CONTINUED)

Establishing Safety performance objectives for all levels of management


Including safety as part of management performance reviews
Measuring effectiveness
BENEFITS OF A SAFETY PROGRAM
 Reduced workers’ compensation claims
 Reduced expenses related to injuries and illnesses
 Reduced absenteeism
 Lower employee complaints
 Improved employee morale and satisfaction
 Increased productivity
 Reduction of hidden cost
 Reduced insurance cost
HIDDEN COST
 Workers Compensation Cost
 Replacement and training cost for new or substitute employee
 Poor Quality
 Penalties for non-compliance
PLANNING A PROJECT
 Develop goals and objectives
 Define project team
 Project manager
 Site Supervisor
 Site Safety
 Other Programs
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisors/Management
 Establish safe work practices
 Enforce safety rules and regulations
 Train employees how to avoid hazards
 Enforce reporting work-related injuries, illnesses, and near
misses
Investigate causes of incidents or near misses
Take the appropriate action to prevent recurrence
 Ensure prompt medical attention
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED)

Safety Coordinator
Develop and implement accident prevention
programs
Advise management on company policies and
governmental regulations
Evaluate effectiveness of existing safety programs
Train management in safety observation
techniques
POOR SAFETY PRACTICES
GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES
IMPLEMENTING THE WORK PLAN

 Essential in reducing injuries and illnesses


 Maintains a safe environment
 Designed to protect employees, company’s
facilities, and local community
WORK PLAN (CONTINUED)
Pre-entry briefing to alert personnel of hazards
Conduct Job Hazard Analysis as appropriate
Periodic safety inspection
Correct known deficiencies
Must be available for review and updated as
required
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
 Company Policies
 Site Description, Background
 Site Security
 Emergency Response
IDENTIFYING PROJECT-SPECIFIC
REQUIREMENTS

Job Hazard Analysis


 Select activities with highest risk
 Break activity into individual components
 Identify potential hazards in each component
 Develop procedures to eliminate/reduce hazard
CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION
Must complete prequalification
 Incident rates
 OSHA recordable cases
 General company information
 Safety programs
 Medical surveillance programs
 Management philosophy

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