The ABCs of Construction Site Safety

The ABCs of Construction Site Safety Craig Hamelund OR-OSHA (503) 229-5910

A Accident Prevention Accident Investigation frequent inspections ‘qualified’ operators investigate “lost time” injuries – including soft tissue injuries!

B Barricades & Other Traffic Control when on or adjacent to highway, street, roadway per MUTCD or ODOT’s handbook high visibility garments

C Chemicals (HAZCOM) MSDSs labels training written program

D Division 3 Construction Rules OR-OSHA’s safety & health rules for construction activities don’t forget Program Directives and Interps

E Electrical GFCI assured grounding prg. working near overhead high voltage lines

F Fall Protection general fall protection six & 10 foot rules also required in other OR- OSHA standards falling object protection

G Guarding grinders, saws, etc. point of operation,, pinch points, rotating parts, etc. flying debris

H Health Hazards Div 3/Sub C, D & Z silica, CO, lead, etc. confined spaces heat stress plants & insects

I Inspections many other specific standards require frequent & regular safety committee documented?

J Job Hazard Analysis an effective pre-task plan employee involved establishes safe job procedure enhances training

K Keeping The Site Clean housekeeping sanitation material handling right of way

L Ladders proper selection inspections set-up & safe use training

M Medical & First Aid provisions for prompt medical attention accessible first aid supplies (checked weekly) exposure control

N Noise action plan (85dBA TWA) periodic monitoring & audiograms engineering controls hearing protectors

O Organizing A Safety Committee bring workers and mgt. together in cooperative effort to promote safety OR-OSHA requirements currently being revised

P PPE evaluate work site eye/face protection head, hand, foot, & respiratory prot. high visibility

Q Qualified/Competent Person definitions requirements in several specific standards

R Rigging & Cranes frequent inspections operator training & card written procedures suspended platforms

S Scaffolding foundation & platforms fall protection safe access aerial lifts training

T Trench/Excavation utilities safe access/egress exposure to mobile equipment/accessories shoring

U Unsafe Condition hazard + exposure corrective measures

V Backing Zone (Distances in ft) Vehicles & Mobile Equipment new vehicle rules pinch points right of way high visibility garments

W Welding & Cutting fire prevention chemical exposure burns/flash noise PPE

X X-Ray & Other Radiation lasers ionizing & nonionizing

Y Your Attitude can it affect others? “work smarter, not harder” – ergonomic awareness

Z “Zero Energy State” lockout/tagout when servicing equipment & machinery procedure, training, and periodic inspections

The ABCs of Construction Site Safety