Addresses the fundamental elements of a successful construction safety program
Defines the roles and responsibilities of the participants in the construction hierarchy
Details industry trends and best practices
Explains proper documentation techniques
Provides a list of documents that can be retained for future projects or used as a safety record for each project
An important part of an organization's overall safety and health program involves safety management for contractors. A contractor with a poor safety program can adversely affect quality, productivity, schedules, and overall cost. This book explains how to manage project safety and improve the odds of an injury-free workplace.
If project managers are to apply their judgment wisely, they need to know the rationale for each requirement, and how to implement it. They must know what is to be done, who is to do it, and when and how it should be done. The author considers all these factors.
Construction Site Safety addresses the fundamental elements of a successful construction safety program. The author explains the industry trends and best practices that enable job site managers or field engineers to understand the necessary steps to ensure that contractors have and follow safety guidelines.
Safety in Construction
Introduction
Changes in the Industry
Industry Trends and Challenges
Involvement and Safety
Risks of Using Contracted Services
Compliance Expectations
Who Pays
Establishing a Safety Program
Planning
Cost of a Safety Program
Cost of not Having a Safety Program
Legal Requirements
Contractor Selection
Safety Programs
Introduction
Due Diligence
Documenting the Safety Program
Responsibility and Accountability
Reinforcement (Discipline)
Inspecting
Training
Accident Reporting & Investigations
Housekeeping
Substance Abuse Program
Emergency Procedures
Conclusion
Safety in The Construction Process
Introduction
Engineering and Design Phase (Step 1)
Procurement/Contracting Phase (Step 2)
Work/Construction Phase (Step 3)
Conclusion
Roles and Responsibilities
Introduction
How is a Safe Job Established?
Safety Management
The Client
Architects and Design Engineers
Construction Manager
General Contractor
Subcontractors
Craftsmen
Conclusion
Plan and Design for Constructability and Safe Operations
Introduction
Project Safety Planning
Project Design Considerations
Constructability Reviews
Contractor Work Evaluation
Conclusion
Insurance-Demystified
Introduction
What is Insurance?
Comprehensive General Liability
Independent Contractor's Protective Liability
Worker Compensation
Wrap-Up Insurance Programs
Conclusion
Safety In Construction Contracts
Introduction
The Contract
Safety Clauses
Objectivity and Specificity
Conclusion
Appendix 7.1 Contract terms and Conditions
Contractor Selection
Introduction
Contractor Screening
Safety as a Technical Selection Criteria
Request for Proposal and the Pre-Bid Meeting
Summary
Appendix 8.1 Evaluation Criteria and Contractor Selection
Preparing for Contractor Mobilization
Introduction
Safety Program Documentation
Job Site Manager's Preparation for Mobilizing
Summary
Role of the Field Engineer
Introduction
Role of the Field Engineer
Work Release Meeting
Equipment Inspections
Tool Inspections
Job Site Monitoring
Inspections
Enforcement
Accident Investigation and Reporting
Progress Meetings
Work Safety File
Summary
Procedures and Permits
Introduction
Procedures
Permits
Types of Permits
Summary
Appendix 11.1 Procedures
Evaluation of Safety Program Effectiveness
Introduction
Evaluating Safety Program Effectiveness
Frequency of Evaluations and Audits
What Should be Done with Evaluation Results?
Summary
Safety Statistics and Reports
Introduction
What Should be Reported?
Collecting Safety Information
Safety Report
Summary
Emergency & Crisis Management
Introduction
What is Emergency Management?
Developing an Emergency Management Plan
Emergency Management Plan Documentation
Managing an Emergency Situation
Controlling the Message
Communicating with the Media
Tips
Summary
Contract Closeout Documentation & Transfer of Responsibility
Introduction
Contract Closeout
Final Steps
Conclusion
Epilogue
Index
