CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
Richard Hislop
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Construction Safety
What are the Elements of an Effective
Construction Safety Program ?
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THE SILVER BULLET
There is no single “silver bullet” to achieve
good safety performance.
Of course, it is readily agreed that
management commitment is of paramount
importance.
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“And, the safety management fad for this week is . . . ”
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Safety Arsenal
Management Commitment
Staffing for safety
Planning: pre-project and pre-task
Safety education: orientation and specialized training
Worker involvement
Evaluation and recognition/reward
Subcontract management
Accident/incident investigations
Drug and alcohol testing
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Why eliminate hazards when you can buy
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Personal Protective Equipment ?
What Makes a Safe Site?
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This is not the attitude one wants of a General
Contractor
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‘Best Value’ contractor selection includes
the following technical criteria:
Workers Compensation Rates
OSHA Incidence Rates
Safety Program Quality:
Certified Safety Professional
Construction Safety Supervisor
Injury prevention program
Hazards Analysis
Task-specific hazards analyses
Corrective action system
Safety training
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Safety Infrastructure
Contract Award
Evaluation of Contractor Key Personnel
Construction Manager
Superintendent
Certified Safety Professional
Construction Safety Supervisor
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Contract Oversight
Definition of LCLS Practices
Construction Procedures Guidelines
LCLS – GC Interface
Safety Training of Project Personnel
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Safety Responsibility
An important example: Stop-Work Authority
All employees (and contractors and guests) have
stop-work authority & responsibility.
No-fault program
If ‘imminent danger’ is present:
Alert the affected employee(s); and
Request that work be stopped.
Call 911 to report the incident.
Notify the immediate supervisor/responsible manager.
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Construction Safety
Contract Oversight
Definition of LCLS Practices
Construction Procedures Guidelines
LCLS – GC Interface
Safety Training of Project Personnel
Retention of an Experienced UTR
Project safety experience to be
communicated to Line Management
regularly.
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GETTING TO ZERO
Committed and Credible Safety Advocate
Safety – A Core Concept
“Safety is not a priority, it is
a precondition.”
Pre-Task Planning
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