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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY. Richard Hislop. Construction Safety . What are the Elements of an Effective Construction Safety Program ?. THE SILVER BULLET. There is no single “silver bullet” to achieve good safety performance.

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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

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  1. CONSTRUCTION SAFETY Richard Hislop

  2. Construction Safety What are the Elements of an Effective Construction Safety Program ?

  3. 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.

  4. “And, the safety management fad for this week is . . . ”

  5. 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

  6. Why eliminate hazards when you can buy Personal Protective Equipment ? Construction Safety What Makes a Safe Site? This is not the attitude one wants of a General Contractor !

  7. ‘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

  8. Safety Infrastructure Contract Award Evaluation of Contractor Key Personnel Construction Manager Superintendent Certified Safety Professional Construction Safety Supervisor

  9. Construction Safety Contract Oversight Definition of LCLS Practices Construction Procedures Guidelines LCLS – GC Interface Safety Training of Project Personnel

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Fail to Plan? RDH Plan to Fail! GETTING TO ZERO • Committed and Credible Safety Advocate • Safety – A Core Concept • Pre-Task Planning “Safety is not a priority, it is a precondition.”

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