Loss Control Findings & Follow-up Spring / Summer 2006 Jobsite Visits

Loss Control Findings & Follow-up Spring / Summer 2006 Jobsite Visits

Loss Prevention Audit Findings Process2006 HC&A performing two separate audits per policy period (May 1- April 30); 1. Spring / Summer Audit(Focusing on jobsite inspections & compliance with previous Recommendations) 2. Fall / Winter Audit(focusing on Best Practice Standard compliance and performing jobsite inspections)

Spring / Summer Audit Process • Review all recommendations made during the last audit. • Provide a reminder to companies of the New Best Practice Standard which need implementation, and document the companies current progress towards meeting the deadlines. • Perform as many jobsite inspections as possible.

Jobsite Evaluation Tool

General Statistics • Highest Single Project Score: 94 • Lowest Single Project Score: 66 • Highest Company Score*: 87 • Lowest Company Score*: 75 • Average Company Score: 81 * - Requires a minimum of 2 or more jobsite visits

Average Scores 15 above average - 1 at average 7 - below average A total of 74 jobsite audits were performed

Module 1: Fall Protection, Roof Openings & Skylights Good Use of Safety Monitor & Warning Lines. Still a common method used by the captive, though many are now mandating PFAS or guardrails whenever feasible. The PR 600 cart is utilized as a tie-off point for the employees who are tossing trash into the chutes.

Module 2: Material Handling Material Handling tool used to elevate small HVAC units. Team lifting observed

Module 3: Ladders & Scaffolds Excellent ladder set up. Warning lines extended from ladder good Excellent scaffolding awareness. Utility lines protected by Utility company. De-energized during erection & dismantling.

Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment Excellent use of PPE. Half mask respirator worn to protect again concrete dust inhalation, safety glasses, hard hart, gloves, and knee pads also worn. Excellent PPE usage, hard hats & safety glasses required at all times. Harness wear also good.

Module 5: Housekeeping Excellent storage and organization of equipment & material. Notice all equipment organized, fire extinguishers stacked behind equipment also well organized Excellent protection of trash chute area. Fencing in place, trash chutes allow for quick removal of debris.

Module 6: Electrical Electrical outlet with GFCI and weather protection erected into the scaffold structure. Portable GFCI protection provided on generators which do not have built in. Good hazard recognition, and understanding of requirements.

Module 7: Fire Prevention / Material Storage Good use of case for fire extinguishers. Extinguishers can now be safely moved and/or placed in gang boxes without being damaged or discharged. Overview showing very good material storage, cleanliness around flammables, and fire extinguishers available.

Module 8: Emergency Preparedness Rigo was proud that he had his first aid kit and MSDS book, as his MSDS book was not available during the last round of audits (Excellent Employee Buy-In to the Safety Program) Excellent job set up documentation provided for each project. MSDS’s as well as contact info & directions for nearest medical facilities included.

Module 9: General Liability Excellent securement of material. Excellent protection of finished product. Mandatory changing of footwear, as well as protection of flooring inside finished areas.

Additional Points – Common Findings • Use of guardrails in lieu of warning lines / monitors • Parapet walls • Interior stairwells / elevator to work area • 100% hard hat and safety glasses policy • Location & telephone number of nearest occupational health clinic / hospital on the project. • Demarcating ground area • Protecting the interior of the building • Separate Storage of equipment and PFAS • No smoking on project

Room For Improvement Folded, unsecured ladder used for access to elevated level. Guardrail violation. Top rail on the outside of post could easily be dislodged if fallen against.

Room For Improvement Many companies storing tools & chemicals atop fall protection. Here the blade to a skill saw was resting atop a safety harness. Another folded unsecured step ladder in use.

Room For Improvement Poor housekeeping Employee using vertical lifelines. Lanyard on BACKWARDS!! Had employee fallen, the rope grab never would have locked.

Room For Improvement Hole cover not secured, and no markings. Particle board is not the best cover available. Poor housekeeping, and securement of debris. Heavy winds could lead to GL claims.

Deducted Points – Common Findings • Ladders not tied-off • Improper use of Personal Fall Arrest Equipment • Improper use of Safety Monitor • Step ladders used in lieu of extension ladder • Ladders not three-feet over landing • Missing ground pins on electrical cords • No guardrails around trash chute / hoist area • No fire extinguishers near flammables • Scaffolds not inspected

Follow-up to Audit Findings • HC&A requires that a written response to recommendations be forwarded within ten (10) days from the receipt of your evaluation report. Typically, we receive a written response from 50% of the membership. • The Loss Control Committee shall be notified of all members who do not provide a written response within the 10-day time frame. • HC&A has started conducting the fall / winter audits, which includes a comprehensive review of the Best Practice Standards, in addition to jobsite visits. • To date, HC&A has completed 10 of the fall / winter audits.

Loss Control Findings & Follow-up Spring / Summer 2006 Jobsite Visits