CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

MANAGEMENT
SAFETY INDUCTION AND PRACTICE IN
SITE

Safety Programmes - Construction Safety - Elements

of an Effective Safety Programmes - Job-site
assessment - Safety Meetings -Safety Incentives.
Contractual Obligations - Safety in construction
contracts- Substance Abuse - safety Record Keeping
 SAFETY PROGRAMMES
Documents in this series are designed to help
employers, employees, health and safety
committees and others to develop workplace
health and safety programs, prepare plans of
action to prevent accidents or occupational
diseases, and to conduct investigations as some
of the many ways to meet and achieve good
health and safety practices in the workplace.
 Elements of an Effective Safety
Programmes
• Management Leadership
• Worker Participation
• Hazard Identification and Assessment
• Hazard Prevention and Control
• Education and Training
• Program Evaluation and Improvement
• Communication and Coordination for
Employers on Multiemployer Worksites
 SITE SAFETY ASSESSMENT
The law states that a site safety assessment
must be conducted prior to work commencing.
Failure to comply with the law may result in
injuries to workers.
 HOW?
• The SSA must be completed before any work
starts.
• The purpose is to identify hazards.
• The SSA form will help remind you of what
types of hazards or situations may be present.
 Job-site assessment
SITE SAFETY ASSESSMENT
• Identify jobsite hazards.
• Assess the risks.
• Classify the hazards.
• Record the actions required.
• Correct each hazard by assigning responsibility.
• Communicate with all workers and visitors.
• Document your decisions and actions.
JOB SITE ASSESSMENT SHEET
CONTROLS RATING
 WEBSOURCE
• https://www.ssaform.com/ppe.php
SAFETY MEETINGS
 SAFETY MEETINGS
• A review of the completed SSA form
• Addressing all questions
• The steps taken to remediate the hazards
• Any PPE requirements
• Any other notices, permits, and plans
required.
SAFETY INCENTIVE PROGRAMMES(SIP)
• Rewards
Categories:
1. Rewards for a reduction in number of injuries
and illnesses reported
2. Rewards for improved safe work practices
 FORMS OF INCENTIVES
• Time off
• Special assignments
• Increased autonomy
• Recognition
• Advancement
• Social gatherings
• Prizes
 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
• Two parties involved
• Legally responsible
• Exchanges products/services/money
 SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS
• http://www.safetypartnering.com/smd/pfss.h
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 SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Drug/Alcohol
Detection:
Breathalyse
simple urine test
saliva testing
Hair testing
 Effects of Drug Abuse
• . Safety in the workplace
• Public safety
• Work productivity
• Quality of work
• Financial costs for the company
 SAFETY RECORD KEEPING
• Documentation
• 1 to 5 years
• Specific regulations
• Safety training records for 5 years
• Exceptions- Material safety data sheets- 30
years
 OBSERVATIONS
• Restricted work or transfer to another job.
• Days away from work.
• Death.
• Medical treatment beyond first aid.
• Loss of consciousness.
• A significant injury or illness that has been
diagnosed by a physician or other licensed
health care professional.
 WAY OF RECORDINGS-DEATHS
1. Calling, or visiting, the nearest area
office during normal business hours;
2. Calling OSHA’s free and confidential number
at 800-321-OSHA (6742); or
3. Using the new online form, which will soon
be available on osha.gov/report_online.
 HEAD OF DOCUMENTS
• Safety orientations/training records
• Safety meetings minutes
• Written safety policies and procedures
• Hazard identification and corrective
• Equipment maintenance and inspection records
• Employee medical and exposure records
• Incident report
• Injury and illness records
• Accident/Incident investigations reports
• OSHA citations and abatement actions
THANK YOU