Safety Management
Workplace Safety
Construction

his slide presentation is an overview of Subpart L scaffolds

Sample construction contractor safety policy

Requirements and procedures for accident prevention, safety and loss control related to airport construction and repair

Discusses OSHA citations of the GC with violations of safety performed by subcontractor employees

An audit form for a written construction safety program and a jobsite audit to evaluate construction safety standards

Job site safety requirements and responsibilities for contractors

Includes templates for the company safety plan and a job site safety plan

This is a collection of files from the annual Best Practices Workshops of the COAA

Safety program for working on bridges containing lead-coated surfaces

View operational manual online

Summarizes Section 1730 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations

Summarizes Section 1724 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations

Document provide advice on construction safety topics for Alberta, Canada

From Ontario, Canada

Safe work practice documents for the construction industry

Publications, hazard alerts, & industry data related to construction worker safety

Designed to coordinate job site safety between contractors, subcontractors, delivery personnel, and employees

OSHA safety and health information relevant to scaffolding

Job site self-inspection checklist

Example of a contractor/subcontractor safety assessment program

Handout for employees

Fatality investigation reports of incidents where construction work activities resulted in the deaths of workers

A resource document for instructors of occupational safety and health in construction

Statistics and safety and health resources concerning the construction industry

A sample safety manual for the construction industry

Chart links diseases and construction job tasks

Checklist of safety items that should be observed at construction job sites

Bi-monthly newsletter that provides contractors with updates regarding safety, regulatory and technical issues

Example of a manual compiled to present loss control activities and guidelines for all contractors and subs

55 page document created by a school district for any school repair or construction projects

Series of safety rules for construction

Technical resources and databases related to construction safety and health

Series of articles on construction safety management

General recommendations and accepted safety practices for the home building industry

Example of a construction manual in use by an airport authority

The goal of preplanning is to reduce hazards, which will minimize disruption, increase efficiency, and lower costs

Construction industry job site safety studies

Inspection Procedures for Enforcing Subpart L, Scaffolds Used in Construction

Inspection Procedures for Enforcing Subpart L, Scaffolds Used in Construction

Use pre-job safety planning to help control job site safety hazards

Training for workers employing real-life safety situations

Several of the areas that a prequalification program may address include the following

Sample safety guide for contractors performing work on your premises (pdf)

9 chapters - 20 pages - in use by a major university

Prequalification requirements, project safety plan description, safety design guidelines, etc.

Example of a policy of environmental requirements at construction sites

Includes a job/hazard assessment section

Health and safety in refurbishment involving demolition and structural instability

Investigation guidelines for OSHA field staff on demolition

To control hazards from mercury, asbestos, PCBs, lead, CFCs, HCFCs, etc when in demolition

Requirements for safe demolition operations

Specs manual related to site demolition

Numbers and links are provided to assist in locating underground utilities

7 chapters plus appendices - operational manual - view online

Training materials, checklists, lessons learned and much more on construction safety

Following are some examples of the little things to look at, and areas to explore when preplanning the work

How US Dept of Defense construction safety requirements differ from OSHA

Guidelines for engineering controls to reduce highway asphalt fumes at the source

Guide to assist in understanding how fall protection applies to the construction industry

Each fact sheet includes photos to assist in safety training to avoid falls from roofs

Advice on how to safely fell a tree

Tunnel form stripping platforms are elevated work platforms covered by the scaffold standards, Subpart L

FAQ addresses the issues associated with roof tar odors

Safe Work Practices as required in the State of California

Some procedures you can include in a job site housekeeping program

A job start-up safety checklist outline

A bulletin describing safety responsibilities of construction foremen and supervisors

Handbook of minimum safe work practices and regulations for residential construction

The foreman is a grossly underutilized resource when it comes to managing safety effectively on the construction site

A basic safety inspection checklist for jobsites

Highlights the minimum safe work practices and regulations related to the major hazards

Example of a contractor's site specific safety plan

Safety newsletter for construction workers

Eliminate problems in hauling landscape materials by proper loading and securing

Technical field manual for earthmoving equipment operations - limited safety materials (pdf)

Technical field manual for paving operations - limited safety materials

Safety fact sheet for masonry hazards

Safety hazards to workers installing modular homes

Instruction Guide designed to supplement existing health and safety training programs

This article provides a list of general safety myths

Includes safety requirements within the manual such as lighting, signs and traffic control

Example of elements for conducting a new construction employee safety orientation

Articles, safety bulletins, etc. related to the construction industry

Topics relevant to developing and maintaining a safety program in construction management

What OSHA inspectors look for when inspecting demolition sites

The following materials based on the Notice of Final Rule, Subpart L-Scaffolds

Role of the owner in jobsite safety

Awareness, Planning are Critical for Preventing Deaths

Fact sheet outlines OSHA requirements for personal protective equipment in construction

Background and guidelines on work practices for excavation jobsites

Describes guidelines for worker safety during work with scaffolds near overhead power lines

Renovation can adversely impact Indoor Air Quality in occupied building areas

Controls for use of metal-reinforced hydraulic hoses or aerial bucket trucks near power lines

Workers are potentially exposed to lead during work on bridges or other structures such as tanks

Nine elements to consider

Issues and Ideas

What it is and the applicable OSHA codes

Actions to prevent indoor air pollution when remodeling

Jobsite hazards related to removing flooded vehicles after a storm

Jobsite hazards related to removing animal and bodily remains after a natural disaster

Safety audit for the residential wood framing industry

Jobsite hazards related to restoring downed phone/cable lines

Jobsite hazards related to restoring water and sewer services after a storm

Example of a safety program designed for an interchange road construction project

Outlines proper safety precautions to avoid the risk of accidents for roadside crews

Safety advice for personnel who must access roofs to perform their jobs

For those involved in conducting roof investigation, assessment and inspection work

Hazard awareness training for those involved in conducting roof investigation, assessment and inspection work

A safety checklist completed prior to accessing the roof

Safety procedures for working on the roof

Roofing, siding, & sheet metal work have the highest rate of occupational injuries & illnesses for nonmanufacturing

A fictitious case history used to introduce important loss-control principles

Roofing workers have the fifth-highest work-related death rate in construction

A review of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) application hazards

Covers safety in the sheet metal shop and at the job site

Precautions to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning from small gas engines in enclosed spaces

A guideline that addresses the specific safety and health concerns and issues affecting contractors

Manual outlines DOE requirements for contractor project safety and health programs

Reducing accidents from falls, electrical, struck by, and caught in on construction sites

Safety requirements for Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) and Explosives

19 section safety handbook for job site project managers

Contractors working on the locks, canals and channels are required to follow these safety requirements

A series of safety SOPs for a variety of job tasks

Download a sample construction safety program

A sample template to assist construction businesses in developing a safety program

A sample template

Templates for a construction safety program

A company safety program should include the following policies

Full text of a comprehensive health and safety program for construction

Rules that are generally accepted practices with scaffolds

Safety guidelines, tips and techniques for scaffolding safety

OSHA electronic Compliance Assistance Tool that provides scaffolding guidance information

Fact sheet outlining requirements of OSHA's construction standard for scaffolding

To develop an awareness of the hazards and safe practices when working with scaffolds

Explanations of OSHA construction regulations

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Death After the Use of Explosives in a Sewer Construction Project

Safe practices that should be used by masons to reduce exposure to silicosis

Considerations to take when on job sites where skylights will be installed

Full text of a large number of Standard Operating Procedures for injury prevention at work sites

12 chapters plus appendices - view operational manual online

Example of contractural provisions for subcontractors related to jobsite safety

Fact sheet outlines fall protection requirements for floor and wall openings at construction sites

Jobsite hazards related to siting and establishing temporary housing facilities after a disaster

The US Construction Industry and Its Workers online book

Notes on a Pioneer in Occupational Safety and Health

The key for a safety program in a Tilt-Up firm is a site-specific safety plan

Field guide management aspects of trench rescue

What trench rescuers need to know

Construction specs manual - 48 sections

Construction information sheets

Covers multiple aspects of job site safety

Safety bulletin outlines safe operating procedures for the use of pneumatic nail guns

Safety and health hazards encountered at weatherization construction projects

Materials for safety and health in the construction industry

Western Australia requirements for construction safety in hot weather

It makes sense to ensure women are properly equipped, from work pants to protective gloves to even tools with grips

Data from many different sources on the nature and prevalence of work-related injuries, illnesses

Describes safety anchors and harnesses that can prevent a fall from the roof

An example of a workplace housekeeping checklist for construction sites