Creating A Safety Program

CREATING A SAFETY PROGRAM
for
YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
HCA
Pre Course Quiz
1. What is an incident?___________________________________________________________
2. Power tools must be fitted with guards and safety switches. True or False
3. Employees attitude may affect safety . True or False
4. Fall protection is required any time you use a ladder over 6 feet. True or False
5. Employees are must take personal responsibility for their safety, their co-workers and others on a jobsite. True or False
6. MSDS’s are required for most chemicals used at a worksite and should be kept locked up in the supervisor’s office for Safety.
True or False
7. Guard rails should be installed along all open sides and ends of platforms. True or False
8. When setting up goals for safety on a worksite the acceptable number of incidents should be set at___________. (give a
number)
9. If a fatality happens on a jobsite due to negligence, unsafe conditions, etc. Who is usually responsible and held accountable?
Owner of company, Supervisor, Co-worker. Circle one
10. Safety rules and guidelines and must always be written. True or False
11. It is OSHA’s responsibility to establish and implement a written hazard communication program. True or False
12. Approximately 32 million workers work with or are potentially exposed to chemical hazards. True or False
13. MSDS’s are printed on a mandatory standard OSHA form.
14. PPE is usually an optional step for employees in dealing with hazardous chemicals. True or False
15. HazCom is commonly referred to as Right to know True or False
16. What is a Near Miss?_____________________________Do these need to be reported and investigated? True or False
17. Employers are responsible to pay for all PPE for their employees. True or False
18. Safety Inspections should be conducted on all sites at least yearly. True or False
19. OSHA mandates First aid and CPR training for workers on sites. True or False
20. AHA stands for “All Hands Attention”. True or False
Four Elements Of a Workplace Safety Program
• Element #1 - Management, Leadership and

Employee Involvement.
• Element #2, 3 – Worksite Analysis and Hazard
Prevention and Control.
• Element #4 – Safety and Health Training and
Education.
ELEMENT #1
Management/Leadership/Employee Involvement
• Employer and employee involvement and

communication on workplace-safety and health
issues are essential.
• Post the company’s written safety and health policy
for all to see.
• Involve all employees in policy making on safety and
health issues.
• Everyone must take an active part in Safety Activities.
• What is Workplace Safety?

• Definition: The process of protecting
employees from work related illness
and injury. It starts by the
development of a company
Environmental, Safety and Health
Policy statement and implementation
of a work place safety plan and
program.
Ac-ci-dent (ak-si-duhnt) noun
1. an unexpected
unplanned,
uncontrollable,
and undesirable
event.
Ac-ci-dent (ak-si-duhnt)
2. an unexpected
unplanned,
and undesirable event.
accidents can be controlled
Basic Principles of Good Safety Management
 Management Commitment
 Documented Safety Philosophy
 Safety Goals and Objectives
 Committee Organization for Safety
 Line Responsibility for Safety
 Supportive Safety Staff
 Rules and Procedures
 Audits
 Safety Communications
 Safety Training
 Accident Investigations
 Motivation
• We must promote the goal of ZERO INCIDENT

PERFORMANCE through planning.
• Safety Goals must be Communicated- They must be
Realistic and they need to reflect the Safety Culture
of your organization.
• Your Safety Culture requires strong commitment
from the top and Safety must truly be the #1 priority.
It must become an integral part of your business and
Safety must become EVERYONE’s responsibility.
Basic Safety Philosophy
• Every Incident can be avoided.
• No Job is worth getting hurt for.
• Every job will be done safely.
• Incidents can be managed.
• Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility.
• Safety/Best manufacturing practices
• Safety standards, procedures and practices
must be developed.
• Training- Everyone must understand AND meet
the requirements.
• Working Safely is a Condition of Employment
Benefits of a Zero Incident Safety Policy
• Safety standards are communicated to all employees.

• Responsibilities for implementing standards are understood and accepted
• Records will document how standards and Best Management Practices
are met.
• Internal management control
• Cost Avoidance
• Improved Quality
• Better Productivity
• Team Building
• Unsafe behavior stands out
• Unsafe behavior is Unacceptable
• Safe Work is influenced through peer pressure
• Consistent planning and task execution
Key Safety Principles
• Working Safely is a condition of employment.

• Each employee is expected to give consideration to
the prevention of injury to self and co-workers.
• Involvement and thinking of all people in the safety
process is valued and expected.
• Continual Improvement is the goal.
• Individuals and teams must be recognized for their
adherence to and advancement of safety.
Maintaining an Incident Free Environment
• Shared Vision
• Cultural Alignment
• Focus on Incident Control
• Upstream Systems
• Feedback
• Maintain the 4 – A’s
• Cultural Change
• Commitment
What a Safety Statement might look like
(This is an EXERCISE)
It is the intent of XYZ Industries to provide a safe work environment for all our workers
and the wellness of our people, families and communities. We embrace healthy habits
and behaviors. It is also our intent to properly manage any incidents that occur so as to
minimize injury and other forms of loss. A well managed workplace safety program can
benefit our company in countless ways. In order for XYZ Industries to achieve our
goals, we have developed a safety program outlining our policies and procedures
regarding employee health and safety. Each and every individual must become familiar
with the program, follow and enforce the procedures, and become an active
participant in this workplace safety program.
While management (workplace safety officer and safety committee) will be

responsible for developing and organizing this program, its success will depend on the
involvement of each employee. We look forward to your cooperation
and participation.
Implementing Your Workplace Safety Program
Use of Inspections, surveillances, incident reporting, AHA’s
Investigations, corrective actions, provide Safety leadership
Workplace Safety Program
• Purpose- To reduce work-related injury & illness
• Content- The program should include any policy,

procedure, training that protects workers from
work-related injury and illness while on the job.
• Concerns- Promote & reward safe practices at

work, reducing injuries & illnesses at work and
eliminating fatalities at work.
Co-Workers Affect Each other’s Safety
• Employees’ health and safety are affected not

only by their own actions but by those of their co-
workers.
• Senior management must:
Help employees manage hazards associated with
their work (tasks or responsibilities). They must
determine that employees are fit for work. Fitness
involves: drug and alcohol issues, physical and
emotional well being, and fatigue and stress.
Create Ownership of the program
• Workers need to be involved in the creation and use of

the workplace safety program for it to succeed.
For Example:
• Your company is responsible for supplying appropriate

safety equipment, but employees are responsible for
wearing personal protective equipment at the appropriate
time and place.
• Your company should provide training to help employees
carry out their assignments, but workers are responsible
for attending this training, asking questions and telling
supervisors if they do not understand what is being
explained.
Allow for Continuous Improvement
In workplace safety and health, continuous

improvement is about:
• Seeking better ways to work
• Measuring performance
• Reporting against set targets
• Evaluating compliance with procedures,
standards and regulations
• Understanding the causes of incidents and
injuries and
• Openly acknowledging and promptly correcting
deficiencies.
Measuring Performance
Performance can be measured by:

• Reduction in frequency of lost-time injury
• Reduction in frequency of medical
treatment (beyond first-aid care) injury.
• Reduction in number of sick days used
• Lower workers compensation costs
• Lower medical benefits payments ( doctor’s
visits, prescription drugs)
OSHA (29 CFR,1970) covers nearly all
employees
• The general duty clause reads “Each employer

shall furnish…a place of employment which is
free from recognized hazards that are causing or
are likely to cause death or serious physical harm
to his employees.”
• Need to communicate employees rights under
the OSHA Act, including the right to file a
complaint free from discrimination and explain
the elements of a valid complaint.
Employees Rights under OSHA Act
– Get training from your employer on chemicals you are exposed to during your work
and information on how to protect yourself from harm. Employers must establish a
comprehensive, written hazard communication program (Chemical Hazard
Communication) Your employer must label chemical containers, make material
safety data sheets with detailed hazard information available to employees, and train
you about the health effects of the chemicals you work with and what the employer
is doing and what you can do to protect yourself from these hazards.
– The program must list the hazardous chemicals in each work area, how the
employer will inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks (for example, the
cleaning of reactor vessels), and hazards associated with chemicals in unlabeled
pipes and how the employer will inform other employers at a multi-employer worksite
of the hazards to which their employees may be exposed.
– Get training from your employer on a variety of other health and safety hazards and
standards that your employer must follow. These include lockout-tagout, bloodborne
pathogens, confined spaces, construction hazards and a variety of other subjects.
– Access relevant exposure and medical records. (29 CFR 1910.1020)
– Request information from your employer on safety and health hazards in

your workplace, chemicals used in your workplace, tests your employer
has done to measure chemical, noise and radiation levels, precautions
you should take and procedures to be followed if you or other employees
are involved in an incident or are exposed to hazardous chemicals or
other toxic substances.
– Request copies of appropriate standards, rules, regulations and

requirements that your employer should have available at the workplace.
– Review the Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

(OSHA 300) at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner or have an
authorized representative do so for you. (29 CFR 1904.7)
– Access relevant exposure and medical records. (29 CFR 1910.1020)
–
– Employers must inform you of the existence, location and availability of your
medical and exposure records when you first begin employment and at least
annually thereafter. Employers also must provide these records to you or your
designated representatives within 15 working days of your request.
When an employer plans to stop doing business and there is no successor

employer to receive and maintain these records, the employer must notify you of
your right of access to records at least 3 months before the employer ceases to do
business.
– Observe any monitoring or measuring of toxic materials or chemicals, as well as

harmful physical agents, such as noise, and see the resulting records. If the
exposure levels are above the OSHA limit, the employer must tell you what will be
done to reduce the exposure -- the right to observe monitoring exists only where
monitoring is performed pursuant to a standard that provides employees with the
right to observe.
• REQUEST ACTION FROM YOUR EMPLOYER TO CORRECT HAZARDS OR

VIOLATIONS.
– You may ask your employer to correct hazards even if they are not violations of
specific OSHA standards. Be sure to keep copies of any requests you make to
your employer to correct hazards.
• FILE A COMPLAINT WITH OSHA if you believe that there are either violations of
OSHA standards or serious workplace hazards.
– File a complaint and request OSHA to conduct an inspection if you believe serious
workplace hazards or violations of standards exist in your workplace. You can file
a complaint online, in writing, by telephone or fax. If you want an OSHA inspector
to come inspect your workplace, put your complaint in writing and send it to the
OSHA office nearest you. (OSH Act, Section 8), (29 CFR 1903.11)
– Request in your written complaint that OSHA keep your name confidential if you do
not want your employer to know who filed the complaint. (OSH Act, Section 8)
• BE INVOLVED IN OSHA'S INSPECTION of your workplace.

– Have an authorized employee representative (such as a union

representative) accompany the OSHA compliance officer during the
inspection tour. (OSH Act, Section 8), (29 CFR 1903.8)
The authorized employee representative has a right to accompany an

OSHA compliance officer (also referred to as a compliance safety and
health officer (CSHO) or inspector) during an inspection. Under no
circumstances may the employer choose the workers' representative.
Where there is no union or employee representative, the OSHA inspector

must talk confidentially with a reasonable number of workers during the
course of the investigation.
Respond to questions from the compliance officer and tell the compliance
officer about workplace hazards, particularly if there is no authorized
employee representative accompanying the compliance officer on the
inspection "walkaround." (OSH Act, Section 8)
– You and your coworkers have a right to talk privately and confidentially to the
compliance officer whether or not a workers' representative has been chosen.
You may point out hazards, describe injuries or illnesses or near misses that
resulted from those hazards and describe past complaints about hazards. Inform
the inspector if working conditions are not normal during the inspection. Make sure
that the inspector is aware if equipment has been shut down, windows opened or
other conditions changed from normal.
• FIND OUT RESULTS OF AN OSHA INSPECTION.
Find out the results of OSHA inspections and request a review if OSHA decides not to
issue a citation.
If health hazards are present in your workplace, a special OSHA health inspection may
be conducted by an industrial hygienist. This OSHA inspector may take samples to
measure levels of chemicals or other hazardous materials.
OSHA will let the employee representative know whether your employer is in
compliance. The inspector also will gather detailed information about your employer's
efforts to control health hazards, including results of tests your employer may have
conducted.
• GET INVOLVED in any meetings or hearings to discuss any objections your

employer has to OSHA's citations or to changes in abatement deadlines.
File a discrimination complaint (under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act) within 30
days if you are punished or discriminated against for exercising your safety
and health rights or for refusing to work (not guaranteed by the OSH Act)
when faced with an imminent danger of death or serious injury and there is
insufficient time for OSHA to inspect.
• REQUEST A RESEARCH INVESTIGATION ON POSSIBLE WORKPLACE
HEALTH HAZARDS.
– Contact the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

(NIOSH) to request a health hazard evaluation if you are concerned
about toxic effects of a substance in the workplace.
PROVIDE COMMENTS AND TESTIMONY TO OSHA during rulemaking
on new standards.
•
– File an appeal of the deadlines that OSHA sets for your employer to correct any
violation in the citation issued to the employer. Write to the OSHA Area Director
within 15 working days from the date the employer posts the notice requesting on
extension of the abatement deadline if you feel the time is too long. (29 CFR
1903.17)
• FILE A DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT.
File a discrimination complaint (under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act) within 30 days if
you are punished or discriminated against for exercising your safety and health rights
or for refusing to work (not guaranteed by the OSH Act) when faced with an imminent
danger of death or serious injury and there is insufficient time for OSHA to inspect.
• REQUEST A RESEARCH INVESTIGATION ON POSSIBLE WORKPLACE HEALTH
HAZARDS.
– Contact the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to
request a health hazard evaluation if you are concerned about toxic effects of a
substance in the workplace.
• PROVIDE COMMENTS AND TESTIMONY TO OSHA during rulemaking on new

standards.
•
Occupational Safety and
Health Program Includes
• COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS

• ANNUAL OSH INSPECTIONS
• ABATEMENT OF HAZARDS
• PROCEDURES TO REPORT HAZARDS
WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL
• OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH
TRAINING
• ACCIDENT REPORTING & INVESTIGATIONS
• HEALTH SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS
• PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
Management Leadership and Employee
Involvement in S&H Issues
• Your plan should include statements on the value

of workplace safety and why management is
committed to it.
• A list of locations where written safety and health
policies are posted for all employees to see.
• A schedule of when and where regular meetings
are held that address employee safety and health
issues.
• A stipulation that abiding by all safety and health
rules is a condition of employment.
Workplace Safety Training
• Staff member training and education about safety

rules and their responsibilities in the workplace
will pay off in a safer and healthier workforce.
Remember: the health and safety of employees are
affected not only by their own actions but by those
of co-workers.
• Ensure that everyone in the workplace is properly
trained: managers, supervisors all full and part
time and temporary workers.
• Make sure no one does any job that appears
unsafe.
• Hold emergency preparedness drills for workers.

Include nature of drill and expectations for
employees during the drill.
• Pay close attention to employees learning new
operations to make sure they have the proper job
skills and awareness of the hazards.
Expectations must be provided in the trainings.
• Supervisors and managers must be trained to
recognize hazards and understand their
responsibilities. Provide them with guidelines for
reporting and correcting hazards.
Supervisors and managers are:

• Responsible for daily monitoring of workplace
safety practices.
• Accountable for mentoring, advising and
counseling staff members who are not performing
up to written policies and expectations.
• Authorized to recommend a staff member for
remedial training in a skill or on a machine or in
attitude, as required.
Supervisors Responsibilities
• SET EXAMPLE
• KNOW, COMMUNICATE, AND ENFORCE STANDARDS
• OBSERVE EMPLOYEES WORKING
• ANALYZE & DISCUSS SAFETY HAZARDS
• COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR EMPLOYEES
• FOLLOW UP WITH YOUR EMPLOYEES
• TRAIN ALL EMPLOYEES ON RULES & PROCEDURES
• CONDUCT INSPECTIONS
• ACKNOWLEDGE SAFETY BEHAVIOR
• INVESTIGATE & REPORT ACCIDENTS
• CORRECT UNSAFE UNHEALTHFUL CONDITIONS
Supervisors Responsibilities
• INFORM ALL EMPLOYEES BEFORE THEIR

INITIAL ASSIGNMENT OR WHEN A NEW
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL IS INTRODUCED
INTO THEIR WORK AREA- (Hazardous
Communication Standard)
• TRAIN EMPLOYEES HOW TO:
IDENTIFY AND PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM
CHEMICAL HAZARDS
RECOGNIZE THE PHYSICAL AND HEALTH
HAZARDS OF CHEMICALS IN THEIR AREA
OBTAIN AND USE THE MSDS
DOCUMENT ALL TRAINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
8 BASIC HAZARD COMMUNICATION
REQUIREMENTS
• DETERMINE • LABEL
HAZARDS CONTAINERS
• COMPOSE MSDS • DO NOT REMOVE
• PROVIDE OR DEFACE LABELS
CUSTOMERS WITH • INFORM AND TRAIN
MSDS AND EMPLOYEES
WARNING LABELS • WRITTEN HAZCOM
• KEEP MSDS ON PROGRAM
FILE AND
ACCESSIBLE
Take an Active part in Safety Activities
• COMPLY WITH Occupational

Safety & Health STANDARDS
• REPORT WORKPLACE
HAZARDS
• REPORT TO SUPERVISOR
ILLNESSES/ INJURIES OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE
RESULTING FROM
INCIDENT – IMMEDIATELY!!
• Actively participate in the daily safety

meetings.
• Supervision should encourage
employees to lead in regular safety
meetings.
• Provide input in the development,
review and suggestions of
improvements to safe work
procedures, AHA’s, SOP’s, and in
incident report investigations,
corrective actions and lessons
learned, safety committee.
• Safety must be everyone’s concern. In most small companies

the role of a workplace safety coordinator can be
incorporated into someone’s job description. In larger groups
a safety director, officer or manager is usually in charge of the
workplace safety program and appoints or sets up a safety
committee to assist in implementing the safety program.
• Committee’s can be made up of many different people with
different resources and abilities.
• Encourage employees to lead and participate in the Daily

Safety Meetings.
• Taking personal actions and working directly with supervisors
to identify, control, or eliminate potential safety hazards.
• Reporting of all injuries, near misses or accidents immediately.
• Involvement in incident/accident investigations corrective
actions and sharing Lessons Learned.
Accident/Incident Investigations
Today we want to look at:
• Goals of Accident Investigation
• Securing the Accident Scene
• Root-Cause Analysis
• The importance of Investigative Interviews
• Assisting in Accident Investigations
• Reporting Near Misses
• The Role of Policies, equipment and training
on Accident Prevention.
REVIEW
• All injuries can be prevented

• Management is responsible for preventing
injuries
• Working safely is a condition of
employment
• Training employees to work safely is
essential and everyone must be involved.
• Prevention of personal injuries is good
business (and good science!)
• Element 1 - Management, Leadership and

• Element 2, 3 – Worksite Analysis and Hazard
• Element 4 – Safety and Health Training and
Education
Element #2 - Worksite Analysis
• Analyze all workplace conditions to identify and eliminate existing or potential
hazards.
• An outline of the procedure for reporting hazards
• Perform analysis on a regular and timely basis.
• Make certain all employees know and understand current hazard analysis for all
jobs and processes.
• Focus workplace design on all physical aspects of the work environment, including
the following:
– Size and arrangement of work space
– Physical demands of the tasks to be performed
– Design of tools and other devices people use
• The fundamental goal of a workplace design is to improve people’s ability to be

productive, without error or accident, for extended time periods. Proper
workplace design improves both safety and productivity.
• We want to eliminate hazards during the design or planning stages of a project
• Review incident causes, inspection results to help identify trends
• Knowledge of Emergency Response Plans and procedures and participation in drills
Identifying and Evaluating Potential Hazards
SAFETY AUDITS / INSPECTIONS
Purpose - Inspection of work areas and audits of safety programs are tools that can be used to
identify problems and hazards before these conditions result in accidents or injuries. Audits also
help to identify the effectiveness of safety program management and can be used as a guide to
assure regulatory compliance and a safe workplace.
Responsibilities
• Management
• Design and schedule audit and inspection procedures for all work areas, processes and
procedures.
• Conduct routine audits and inspections
• Ensure audits are conducted by employees who understand the various safety programs and
policies
• Supervisors
• conduct informal daily safety inspections and ensure all unsafe conditions are corrected
• conduct documented weekly inspections and ensure all unsafe conditions are corrected
Corrections
• All safety deficiencies found during audits and inspections should be corrected as soon as
possible. Documentation of corrections should be made on the audit or inspection sheet.
And conditions that present a hazards are to be corrected or controlled immediately.
Types of Inspections
• Supervisor & Management Daily Walk-through: this is an undocumented inspection that is
made daily prior to startup and shift change to ensure the facility and equipment are in safe
conditions for Employees. All noted unsafe areas are placed in a safe condition prior to
Employees working in the area.
• Weekly Supervisor Inspections are conducted and recorded with a Employee. This
documented inspection provides a focus to ensure current hazard controls are still effective,
equipment is in safe condition and safe work practices are in use. Discrepancies are listed on
the inspection sheet, recorded on work orders for correction. The inspection sheet is
forwarded to the Safety Manager for review and logging to track discrepancy correction.
• Monthly Safety Committee Inspection. Each month members of the Safety Committee will
tour the entire facility with the Safety Manager. This tour is to ensure Safety Committee
Members are familiar with all areas of the operation. Record of problem areas, committee
recommendations and deficiencies will be recorded and provided to management.
• Noise Surveys are conducted at least annually, or whenever facility modifications are made
that impact the ambient or specific work area noise levels, Noise surveys are conducted by
qualified persons with calibrated instruments
Equipment Inspections
Are conducted to ensure specific safety equipment is in good
working order and will function when needed. Examples and
frequencies are:
• All construction equipment - Daily prior to use – (use form and file)
• Sprinkler Inspection - Monthly
• Boiler Checks- Daily, Weekly , Monthly, Yearly
• Emergency Lighting Test - Monthly
• Fire Extinguisher Inspections - Monthly
• Safety Equipment Inventories - Monthly
• Emergency Lighting 90 Min. Test - Semiannually
• Respirator Inspections- Before / After Use (Monthly at a minimum)
• Hand tools – Daily
• Scaffolding – Daily
Regularly and thoroughly maintain equipment
and vehicles.
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Boom lift-Scissor-Fork Trucks
PROJECT/TASK: COMPANY:
DATE: TIME: M T W Th F Sa Su
(Circle One)
Type of Inspection: (Check One) Daily Incoming Outgoing
Make/Description: Model: I.D. No:
Inspected By: (Name and Signature)
Not COMMENTS AND ACTION
EQUIPMENT Acceptable
Acceptable
N/A
TAKEN
Operation/Owners Manual
Brakes
Brake Lights
Reverse Signal Alarm
Horn/Air Horn
Tires/Tracks
Steering
Seat Belt
Operating Controls
Fire extinguisher
Lights
Defroster
Mirrors
Instruments
Coupling Devices
Slope Indicator - Alarm
Loose or missing parts
Dents and damage
Drive foreward / reverse
Harness/ Lanyards/ tie off
pt.Latches/ doors
Exhaust Systems
Hitches and Safety Cables
Hydraulic Lines/ Air Hoses
Engine Oil Level
Hydraulic Oil Level
Rollover Equipment
Cleanliness
Comments: Fuel Level: ¼ ½ ¾ F
Hour Meter:
Odometer:
Noted deficiencies must be approved by the Superintendent and/or Health and Safety Officer prior to operation.
This inspection form is to be filled out at the start of the work shift upon deliveries by the Equipment/Truck Operator to ensure
that the equipment/truck is safe to operate and is free from apparent damage, which could cause failure while in use. Once
completed, this form is to be given to the Site Superintendent or Safety Officer to be kept on file on-site. In all cases, consult the
manufacturer's data to ensure compliance with all inspection criteria, which may not be indicated.
Fire Extinguisher INSPECTIONS
Daily Hand Tool - INSPECTIONS
Program Audits are conducted to check the administration of specific safety and
health programs. Program Audits of the following shall be conducted annually.
• Accident Prevention
• Fire Prevention
• Material Handling
• Flammable Material Storage
• Lockout-Tagout
• Hazard Communication
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Confined Space Entry
• Asbestos Controls
• Boiler Safety
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Contractor Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Tool Safety
• Hot Work
• Respiratory Protection
Site Safety Inspections
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Date: Job No.(s):
Location: Crew Member:
Supervisor:
ITEM
COMMENTS/CORRECTIVE ACTION
Housekeeping (Garbage, cleanliness, electrical cords, ladders)
Drinking water/ sanitation requirements/first aid kit
Electrical (such as proper grounding, lock & tag and GFCI [good
condition, inspected])
Proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
Walking/working surfaces (tripping hazards, slippery surfaces, floor

holes)
Electrical tools (guards in place; good condition, stored properly)
Cranes/ rigging equipment (for example: slings, properly stored and

inspected)
Excavation (properly sloped or shored; permits; inspections;

barricaded daily)
Site Safety Inspections
Flammables/combustibles (fire extinguishers, welding and cutting equipment)
Hot work (Personal Protective Equipment, permit, combustibles, flammables

protected)
Material Safety Data Sheets onsite with containers labeled
Scaffold system fully assembled; tags; inspections; fully planked guardrails
Proper barricading/ warning signs (trenches, fuel areas, storage construction sites)
Fire extinguishers (monthly inspection, accessible, on mechanized equipment)
COMMENTS:
It is every employees responsibility to be on the lookout for possible hazards. Report
Immediately:
 Slippery floors and walkways – open holes in floors
 Tripping hazards, such as hose links, piping, extension cords, etc.
 Missing (or inoperative) entrance and exit signs and lighting
 Poorly lighted stairs
 Loose handrails or guard rails
 Open, loose or broken windows
 Dangerously piled supplies or equipment (HOUSEKEEPING), OILY RAGS
 Unlocked doors and gates
 Electrical equipment left operating, frayed cords, no LOTO, Panel doors left open, blocked
access to electrical panels
 Leaks of steam, water, oil other liquids, Roof leaks
 Blocked aisles – Blocked fire doors
 Blocked fire extinguishers, sprinkler heads, Evidence of smoking in non-smoking areas
 Evidence of any equipment running hot or overheating
 Safety devices not operating properly – Warning Signs Not In Place
 Machine, power transmission, or drive guards missing, damaged, loose or improperly placed
Work Place Analysis thru Hazardous
Commmunication Identification and Training
The OSHA Standard

 32 million workers work with or are exposed to one or more
chemical hazards.
 Are an estimated 650,000 existing chemical products and this
poses a serious problem for exposed workers.
 OSHA issued the Hazard Communication standard 29 CFR
1910.1200, to address this issue.
 Hazardous Communication standard is based on a simple
concept; that employees have both a need and a RIGHT TO
KNOW the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are
exposed to when working.
Hazard Communication
Safety Training
• OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard gives employees the right

to know about chemical hazards in the workplace. Employers have
an obligation to provide employees with training, information,
Personal Protective Equipment and other safety measures dealing
with chemical hazards.
• Employees need to remember to:
o Take training seriously and pay attention
o Read labels and Material Safety Data Sheets
o Know where to find the Material Safety Data Sheets
o Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
o Know correct emergency procedures
o Use safe work Habits
Element #3 - Hazard Prevention and Control
• Regularly and thoroughly maintain equipment and

vehicles. (we just looked at equipment Inspections)
• Ensure that employees know how to use and
maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Train employees in proper procedures for handling
specific situations
• Monitoring for air quality, heat stress, noise,
ergonomics and other job hazards
• Emergency Action Plans and procedures - Fire, life
safety and first aid issues
Standard Operating Procedures
Standard Operating Procedures
• Drug Free workplace

• Recognition and Awards
• Audits and Surveillances
• Incident Reporting & Investigation
• Lessons Learned
• General Safety SOP’s- Lets discuss
Ensure that employees know how to use and
maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
Protecting Employees
from Workplace Hazards
• Employers must protect employees from hazards
such as falling objects, harmful substances, and
noise exposures that can cause injury.
• Employers must:
– Use all feasible engineering and work practice
controls to eliminate and reduce hazards.
– Use personal protective equipment (PPE) if the
controls don’t eliminate the hazards.
• PPE is the last level of control!
Engineering Controls
If . . .
• The work environment can be physically
changed to prevent employee exposure to the
potential hazard,
Then . . .
• The hazard can be eliminated with an
engineering control.
Work Practice/ Administrative Controls
• If . . .
• Employees can change the way they do their
jobs and the exposure to the potential hazard is
removed,
• Then . . .
• The hazard can be eliminated with a work
practice or administrative control.
• Remember… PPE is the last level of control!
Examples of PPE
Body Part Protection

1926 Subpart E, Personal protective and life saving
equipment
– 1926.95, Criteria for personal protective

equipment
– 1926.96, Occupational foot protection
– 1926.100, Head protection
– 1926.101, Hearing protection
– 1926.102, Eye and face protection
– 1926.103, Respiratory protection
– 1926.104, Safety belts, lifelines, and lanyards
– 1926.105, Safety nets
– 1926.106, Working over or near water
P.P.E. COMPLIANCE
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
EMPLOYEE,
SUPERVISOR AND
HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE
TO ENSURE THAT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT IS CORRECTLY CHECKED,
STORED AND MAINTAINED!
P.P.E. COMPLIANCE
Employer
– Assess workplace for hazards
– Provide PPE
– Determine when to use
– Provide PPE training for employees and
instruction in proper use
Employee
- Use PPE in accordance with training
received and other instructions.
- Inspect daily and maintain in a clean and
reliable condition.
Establishing a PPE Program
• Procedures for selecting, providing, training,
and using PPE as part of an employer’s routine
operation
• Assess the workplace to determine if
hazards are present, or are likely to be
present, which necessitate the use of PPE
• Select the proper PPE
• Train employees who are required to use
the PPE
Training
Employees required to use PPE must be
trained to know at least the following:
• Why training is necessary?
• When PPE is necessary
• How will it protect them?
• What are its limitations?
• What type of PPE is necessary?
• How to properly put on, take off, adjust and
wear the PPE
Training
• Proper care and
maintenance of the
PPE
• How to clean and
disinfect?
• How to identify signs
of wear?
• What is its useful life
& how is it disposed?
Who Pays for PPE?
• On November 14, 2007, OSHA
announced a new rule requiring
employers to pay for almost all personal
protective equipment that is required by
OSHA’s general industry, construction,
and maritime standards.
• Many employers already pay for
approximately 95% of the employees
PPE.
Who Pays for PPE?
Employee-owner PPE and replacement PPE:
• When an employee provides his/her own PPE, the
employer must ensure that the equipment is
adequate to protect the employee from hazards at
the workplace.
• The employer is required to pay for replacement PPE
used to comply with OSHA standards.
• However, when an employee has lost or intentionally
damaged PPE, the employer is not required to pay
for its replacement.
PPE Summary
Employers must implement a PPE program where they:
• Assess the workplace for hazards.
• Use engineering and work practice controls to
eliminate or reduce hazards before using PPE.
• Select appropriate PPE to protect employees from
hazards that cannot be eliminated.
• Inform employees why the PPE is necessary, how and
when it must be worn.
• Train employees how to use and care for their PPE,
including how to recognize deterioration and failure.
• Require employees to wear selected PPE.
Emergency Action Plans and Procedures - Fire, life safety and first aid issues
• CONTIGENCY PLAN FOR SEVERE WEATHER & OTHER EMERGENCY RESPONSE SITUATIONS
• An emergency response plan is a living document and will be changed as conditions and personnel
change. It will be the responsibility of the HS manager to update the Emergency plan and to keep the
material current.
•
• I. INTRODUCTION
• This plan provides guidance to employees at the MECT 3&4 site and future buildings concerning
emergency actions and provides a clear statement of required employee responses during an emergency.
• II. REPORTING AN EMERGENCY
• The person who discovers an emergency should use any of the following methods for prompt notification:
• 1. Telephone: (554-4713) or 911 and then (Dave Wells 383-7051 –ECC H&S)
• 2. Sound blast horn - 3 blasts to notify evacuation to Rally point by the
• III. PROTECTIVE ACTIONS
• 1. Sheltering-in-place. Sheltering-in-place is the primary protective action in response to most
hazardous material releases. Notification of sheltering-in-place normally will be announced over the
emergency notification system. Sheltering-in-place requires employees to:
• Go indoors immediately.
• Close all windows and doors.
• Turn off all sources of outdoor air (fans, air conditioners, ventilation system).
Emergency Action Plans and Procedures - Fire, life safety and first aid issues
In addition to Fires, and medical

emergencies we also need to address:
• Different severe weather conditions –

Tornadoes, Hurricanes, lightning,
earthquake, floods, etc.
• Bomb Threats
• Violent Employee or Site Shooter
• Element 1 - Management, Leadership and

• Element 2, 3 – Worksite Analysis and Hazard
• Element 4 – Safety and Health Training and
Education
Establishing a Safety and Health Training Program
Today we are going to look at:

New Employee Orientation – View an actual
Orientation film
Activity Hazard Analysis for every task performed and
how to write them.
A Written Safety Program – What it should look like.
Trade or equipment specific safety training.
OSHA 10 -30 hour Training Classes
First Aid /CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogen
New Employee Orientation
Needs to include:
• Emergency Contacts- emergency plan, evacuation procedures, meeting places
• When & where daily safety meetings are held
• Deal w/ Harassment, Fighting, Horseplay – Zero Tolerance- Removal from site
• Firearms, weapons, drugs or alcohol prohibited & site testing policies
• Hazard Communications
• Employee Responsibilities- Report ALL Accidents, no matter how slight - this allows for
prompt medical attention, and investigation and elimination of the cause that may place
others in harm's way.
• Accidents must be reported to Employee's immediate supervisor and ECC personnel.
• Immediately correct or report any unsafe condition or hazard noted in the workplace.
• Employees must support the Zero Accident philosophy to assist us to provide an injury free
workplace.
• Employees are responsible to ask questions when they do not understand. Lack of knowledge
is the greatest cause of accidents in the workplace.
• Report to work "FIT FOR DUTY"
• Report the use of prescription medication that may have an effect on their ability to safely
perform tasks or operate equipment.
New Employee Orientation
Needs to include:
• Personal Protective Equipment Requirements
• Required Work Clothing
• Rigging
• Fall Protection – 100% at all times when there is fall potential of 6 feet or more
• Scaffolding
• Fork Lift, Scissor and Boom Lift Operation requirements
• LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES
• Ladder Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Housekeeping
• Fire Protection
• Floor Openings
• Overhead Hazards
• Heavy Equipment
• Other Hazards & Controls- No cell phones while operating equipment
• Activity Hazard Analysis
• Quality Control Issues
• Any other site specific rules – Smoking, eating, radios, Phones, visitors
What have we learned so far?
 Must first establish a Safety Statement, work on developing a Safety
Culture by following key safety principles, set goals and maintain a
commitment for maintaining an Incident Free Environment.
 Implementation of the Safety Program involves all workers, from top

management to all workers and Supervisors are a key component to
making it work. A supervisor or other individual can be assigned
Specific responsibilities and can head up a company safety
committee that works on developing the safety plans and programs.
The safety committee also reviews all incidents, accidents, near
misses to determine contributing factors. While focusing on
determining causes, it must always be remembered that the overall
GOAL is to prevent similar Accidents from happening again.
 Worksite Analysis are frequently needed and Audits and Inspections

help us identify issues and corrective actions can be made prior to
an incident happening. We must develop Standard Operating
Procedures to give workers a plan to guide their work.
What have we learned so far?
A big part of the work place analysis comes thru
education of all workers to the hazards of chemicals and
is addressed thru training employees on Hazardous
Communication Standards
Understanding the Hierarchy of controls: Engineering –

Management – Personal Protective Equipment . We
have learned that when exposure to hazards cannot be
engineered out of normal operations and when safe work
practices and administrative controls don’t provide
sufficient protection ….then Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) may be required to keep our workers
safe.
We just looked at the essential need for New Employee

Safety Orientations.
SAFETY on Department of Defense CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Most government contracts incorporate by reference

a number of federal acquisition regulation (FAR)
clauses that describe a variety of routine requirements.
The clause that is most significant with respect to

construction safety is FAR clause 52.236-13(c), which
states that "if this contract is for construction or
dismantling, demolition or removal of improvements
with any Department of Defense agency or component,
the contractor shall comply with all pertinent
provisions of the latest version U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM
385-1-1 in effect on the date of the solicitation."
SAFETY on Department of Defense CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
• While many of the requirements of EM 385 closely parallel OSHA's

requirements, there are 2 notable differences:
1. Specific requirements for a written site-specific accident prevention

plan.
2. The development of activity hazard analyses that identify potential

hazards by each phase of a construction project & identify the precautions
the contractor will take to control those hazards
• These two things will drive and guide all work on a DOD Project.
Written Accident Prevention Plans
• The accident prevention plan required by EM 385 is not some
vague, generic document typical of many construction
companies that lists general safety rules such as prohibiting
horseplay, or possession of firearms, alcoholic beverages or
illicit drugs on the job, and mandatory wearing of long-
sleeved shirts, hard hats and safety glasses.
• Rather, it must be a detailed, site-specific written plan that
describes the management processes that will be used to
prevent accidents from occurring on a specific construction
project.
It is a written plan
that explains how a
contractor intends
to prevent
accidents from
occurring on a
specific
construction project.
• Unlike OSHA requirements, EM 385 requires that company

officials responsible for specific aspects of the plan be
identified.
• For example, note that element 1, the signature sheet,
requires the title, signature and phone number of the person
who prepared the plan, the person who approved the plan
and any individuals who concurred with the plan.
• Such information would allow DoD contracting officers,
project managers or safety specialists to identify specific
company personnel that could answer questions concerning
the plan or, more importantly, discuss problems concerning its
implementation.
• Accident reporting,
must address who, how
and when information
will be provided on
exposure data such as
man hours worked that
can be used to evaluate
safety performance,
how major accidents
will be reported, who
will conduct accident
investigations, and how
and when reports and
logs will be completed.
Vague generic safety

and health programs
will not meet the job-
specific requirements
of EM 385 1-1
Conducting An Effective
An introduction
to the “Five
Step Process”
of Activity
Hazard
Analysis (AHA)
Activity Hazard Analysis
If the accident prevention plan is viewed as the

strategic guide for accident prevention…..
Activity Hazard Analysis might be seen as the

tactical guide.
Section 01.A.09 of EM 385 1-1 states that "activity

hazard analyses shall be prepared by the
contractors performing the work activity."
Activity hazard
analysis requires
contractors to be
proactive in
aggressively
identifying hazards
that can be
anticipated and
controlling them
rather than looking
back with 20/20
hindsight.
Activity Hazard Analysis - Key Terms
• What’s the Job or Activity?

• What are the Hazards?
• What’s an exposure?
• What is Analysis?
Activity
• Workers in their first year with

their employer account for more
than 50% of disabling claims.
Why?
• ( list three possible explanations )
AHA Purpose
 Effective AHA’s help the employer recognize and
control hazards and exposures in the workplace.
 How might the employee’s perception of a “hazard”

differ from that of the employer or supervisor?
Activity
Why is an AHA more effective
than walk-around inspections in
reducing accidents in the
workplace?
Probability
Probability is defined as: the

chance that a given event will
occur.
We need to determine if Probability of an accident is

low-medium or high and if HIGH- the chances are very
likely that an accident could occur.
STEP 1
• Step One - Watch the work being done
What are some effective methods

to watch the work being done?
STEP 1
• Step One - Watch the work being done
• Why is it
important
to involve
the employee?
AHA Step Two - Break the job down into steps
COE EM 385-1-1 para 01.A.13.b: Work will not begin until the hazard
analysis for the work activity has been accepted by the Government’s
designated authority and discussed with all engaged in the activity, including
the contractor, subcontractor(s), and Government on-site representative.
RECOMMENDED CONTROLS
(Note: Standard PPE required for this activity includes Hard Hat, Safety glasses with side protection, and safety-
POTENTIAL toe footwear. Additional PPE requirements are listed in this column depending on the hazard. This constitutes
PRINCIPAL STEPS SAFETY / HEALTH the Workplace Hazard Assessment per 29 CFR 1910.132. Additional assessments and PPE selection when
HAZARDS needed will be documented on a JSA or daily briefing sign-in form and signed by the SSHO in accordance with
ECC SOP ESQ 6.1. Hazard assessment and respirator selection for inhalation hazards are documented in the
site Respiratory Protection Plan.)
Unstable ground
Visit Site and Identify any hazards Overhead obstacles  Superintendent will survey before mobilization of the job.
Swing radius
Check Weather Conditions Wind strength may
cause loss of load  When wind strength poses a risk, Crane operator will not lift load until satisfied it is safe
control. to do so. Maximum wind is 30mph. See ECC H&S for wind gauge if needed.
Crane Inspection & USACE Testing Potential defective  Check crane registration and verify crane operators certificates with those submitted
parts and rigging,  Insure rigging crew are competent and know proper crane signals
stability
 Verify Operators manual, logbook, inspection/maintenance reports, pre-start and daily
“Principle Steps” column identify

inspections are available and being performed.
Unqualified
personnel  Review Crane Inspection Checklist (Form 1191-J) in presence of USACE and verify all
items prior to signing. Also perform load test.
Communications Confusion


“Sequences of Work” Distribution,
New third party annual inspection will be performed onsite before load test.
Establish clear communication protocols to control lifts (eg: radios clear without

etc. Contractor
interference, clear line of sight when using hand signals)
Only the lead connector, crane operator, raising gang foreman, and superintendent will
Set Up Crane Tip-Over  “Construction Schedule or

have radios to minimize unneeded communication
Set up crane on level, well compacted and stable ground

Construction Progress Chart” is a
Crushing Outriggers must be cribbed and fully extended and secure
Crane Topples  Always develop a plan and consider what you are lifting
Equipment failure 
good guide to identify “Sequences of
Keep clear all paths of travel
 Use of gloves whenever needed and avoid sharp edges
 Use nylon straps on boom sections to avoid damage
Establish Exclusion Zones Crushing, pinching 

Work”
Counterweight swing area needs to be barricaded with red tape
Insure precautions are in place regarding suspended loads over workers
AHA Step 3
• Step Three - Describe the hazards in each step
of the task.
• One of the primary purposes of the AHA is to
make the job safer.
• The information gathered in this step will be

valuable in helping to eliminate and/or reduce
hazards associated with the job, and improve
the system weaknesses that produced them.
AHA Step 3
(Note: Standard PPE required for this activity includes Hard Hat, Safety glasses with side protection, and safety-toe footwear.
POTENTIAL SAFETY / Additional PPE requirements are listed in this column depending on the hazard. This constitutes the Workplace Hazard
PRINCIPAL STEPS
HEALTH HAZARDS Assessment per 29 CFR 1910.132. Additional assessments and PPE selection when needed will be documented on a JSA or
daily briefing sign-in form and signed by the SSHO in accordance with ECC SOP ESQ 6.1. Hazard assessment and respirator
selection for inhalation hazards are documented in the site Respiratory Protection Plan.)
Slinging, lifting and landing loads Load shifts, crushing.  Ensure proper rigging is used
 Ensure employees are clear of load
 Ensure a tag-line is used
 Make sure lifting gear (wire rope chokers, nylon straps, shackles) are all of adequate capacity for
loads and that slings and attachments are stored correctly. All rigging equipment must be tagged.
If not tagged, must be taken out of service.
• “Potential
Any power or electrical work Contact with or
Exposure to electricity


GFCI’s are mandatory in the use of any and all electrical tools and/or equipment.
Electric power tools and equipment will be grounded or double insulated.
Hazard” column Electric shock

Electrocution


Inspect all power tools and electric flexible cords daily prior to use to ensure insulation and plug
connections are intact.
Do not use damaged or defective power tools.
can have “General  Power tools with spliced or tapped cords will be tagged “Do Not Use” and removed from site
immediately.
Safety” as a
Deck Installation Falls, Pinch Points,  100% Tie off while decking if parapet wall is under 42 inches.
Drops 
potential hazard 
Never walk backwards with deck to avoid falling in the hole
Always keep hands on decking and set down, no “slinging” of deck
to include minimal
Grinding Eye protection, hand
protection
 Use face shield and gloves while grinding to avoid sparks or small pieces of metal from getting in
the eye or striking the face or hand
PPE . “General
Operate welding and cutting machines o Injury to eyes

o
Hot work permit required for all spark producing tools daily with fire watch.
Obtain fire permit-If not already on existing HOT permit, obtain new fire permit. Follow all
Safety” should be o
o
Burns
Shock
o
o
conditions of permit (fire watch, fire extinguisher, etc.)
Inspect your equipment and ensure it is working properly and in good condition.
Use proper PPE (eye shields/welding helmets/clothing/gloves)
identified for o Inhalation of

fumes
o
o
o
Ensure enough ventilation. Use smoke extractors if necessary.
Use barricades/barricade tape to prevent vehicle or pedestrian traffic through work area
Only personnel trained and qualified to operate welding equipment should do so.
every phase of o
o
Starting fire
Distractions
o Properly dispose of cutting and welding spoils.
work. o Pollution to
the
environment
Identifying types of hazards
• Acceleration: When we speed up
or slow down too quickly
• Toxic: Toxic to skin and internal
organs.
• Radiation: Non-ionizing - burns,
Ionizing - destroys tissue.
• Ergonomics: Eight risk factors
– 1. High Frequency;
– 2. High Duration;
– 3. High Force;
– 4. Posture;
– 5. Point of Operation;
– 6. Mechanical Pressure;
– 7. Vibration;
– 8. Environmental Exposure.
• Pressure: Increased pressure in hydraulic
and pneumatic systems.
• Mechanical: Pinch points, sharp points
and edges, weight, rotating parts, stability,
ejected parts and materials, impact.
• Flammability/Fire: In order for combustion
to take place, the fuel and oxidizer must be
present in gaseous form.
• Biological: Primarily airborne and
blood borne viruses.
• Violence In The Workplace: Any
violent act that occurs in the
workplace and creates a hostile work
environment that affects employees’
physical or psychological well-being.
• Explosives: Explosions result in large amounts
of gas, heat, noise, light and over-pressure.
• Electrical Contact: Inadequate insulation,
broken electrical lines or equipment, lightning
strike, static discharge etc.
• Chemical Reactions: Chemical reactions can be
violent, can cause explosions, dispersion of
materials and emission of heat.
Accident Types
• Struck-by:
– A person is forcefully struck by an object. The
force of contact is provided by the object.
• Struck-against:
– A person forcefully strikes an object. The
person provides the force or energy.
• Contact-by:
– Contact by a substance or material that, by its
very nature, is harmful and causes injury.
Accident Types
• Contact-with:
– A person comes in contact with a harmful substance
or material. The person initiates the contact.
• Caught-on:
– A person or part of his/her clothing or equipment is
caught on an object that is either moving or
stationary. This may cause the person to lose
his/her balance and fall, be pulled into a machine, or
suffer some other harm.
• Caught-in:
– A person or part of him/her is trapped, or otherwise
caught in an opening or enclosure.
Accident Types
• Caught-between:
– A person is crushed, pinched or otherwise
caught between a moving and a stationary
object, or between two moving objects.
• Fall-to-surface:
– A person slips or trips and falls to the surface
he/she is standing or walking on.
• Fall-to-below:
– A person slips or trips and falls to a level
below the one he/she was walking or
standing on.
Accident Types
• Over-exertion:
– A person over-extends or strains himself/herself while
performing work.
• Bodily reaction:
– Caused solely from stress imposed by free movement of the
body or assumption of a strained or unnatural body position.
A leading source of injury.
• Over-exposure:
– Over a period of time, a person is exposed to harmful energy
(noise, heat), lack of energy (cold), or substances (toxic
chemicals/atmospheres).
Step 4 – Control Measures
Crane Operations Avoiding personal  Crane tracks will be on firm, level, graded, and easily drainable ground. Also must
injury provide red tape in swing radius. All personnel must stay clear of this area. It is now time
 Only Trained Personnel are to operate crane (Operator info submitted to USACE)
 Use a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS). 100% tie off is the policy of Moore erection
any time an employee is working at heights of 6 feet or more above the ground surface.
to identify
At no time shall any employee be without some type of fall protection when working at
these heights. the desired
 Ensure that Daily Inspections are being completed
To help you come up with  Ensure that any overhead obstructions will not affect the safe operation of the crane. control
 Ensure a flagger is provided when necessary
ideas for the best  Ensure that ground conditions are appropriate for setting up crane. Measures
 Ensure that crane has a safe path and access when moving on jobsite.
solution ask the following:  Ensure that all utilities, underground and above, will not affect the safety of crane for each
operation
(a) How can the conditions be

 If and when a lift should become a “CRITICAL LIFT”, all operations must be stopped and
a Critical Lift Plan must be established and reviewed and signed by the crew and Health
Hazard.
and Safety department and USACE will be notified and plan submitted, prior to start of
changed to work.
100% Tie Off / Fall Protection 
eliminate the hazard? Falls 
All employees follow 100% tie off above 6 feet at all times
Use of beamers, cheaters, rat lines, static lines, and perimeter cable is acceptable
 All tie off anchors must be rated for 5,000 lbs
 Roofing surfaces will be inspected for slipping surfaces and corrected.
(b) What can the employee do 
“Recommended Controls” column identify
All hazards will be eliminated or effective measures in place to avoid them.
 Any damaged portions of roof deck shall be repaired ASAP
to prevent an  Any holes 2” or larger must be covered and marked.
accident or eliminate the 
site specific control measures to be
Supplies and materials shall not be stored within 10 feet of the edge of the building.
hazard?
 implemented to eliminate or reduce each
During adverse weather, roofing workers shall suspend work until hazardous conditions
no longer exist.
hazard identified in the “Potential Hazard”
column to an acceptable level.
Engineering Controls
• Consist of substitution, isolation,
ventilation, and equipment modification.
• These controls focus on the source of the
hazard, unlike other types of controls that
generally focus on the employee exposed
to the hazard.
• The basic concept behind engineering
controls is that, to the extent feasible, the
work environment and the job itself should
be designed to eliminate hazards or reduce
exposure to hazards
Management Controls
Management controls may result in
a reduction of exposure through
such methods as changing work
habits, improving sanitation and
hygiene practices, or making other
changes in the way the employee
performs the job.
Personal Protective Equipment
When exposure to hazards cannot be
engineered completely out of normal
operations or maintenance work, and
when safe work practices and
administrative controls cannot provide
sufficient additional protection from
exposure, personal protective clothing
and/or equipment may be required.
Step Five – Safe Operating Procedure
Equipment To Be Used Inspection Requirements Training Requirements
Crane Daily Company Approved
Rigging Daily Company Approved
Power Cords, Hand and power tools Daily Company Approved
Forklift Daily Certified
Competent Person Activity

Dale Hegler Foreman
ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

List the Contractor: XYZ Industries
competent person ACTIVITY
here List training requirements for the phase of work
ROOFING & SHEET METAL
such as fall protection, confined space, HAZCOM,
qualified equipment operators, safe use of ladders,
HAZWOPER, etc.
This Activity Hazard Analysis has been reviewed by the following personnel:
Name Date Name Date
List equipment to be
used for the phase of
work such as crane,
backhoe, powder
actuated tools, electric
saws/drill, etc.
LETS BUILD AN AHA
Contractor: XYZ INDUSTRIES

Prepared By: JOHN DOE REVIEWED BY: DAVE WELLS – ECC 9-23-09
ACTIVITY GDA Reviewed By / Date
CHANGING A TIRE Jason Castro 9-23-09

Personnel informed of emergency Worker injuries and Report all injuries to supervisor Immediately - no matter how minor.
procedures prior to performing any work exposures
on site. Report all “Near-Miss” Incidents
All work to be performed will be done in

Supervisors must complete a “Report of Injury” and turn into ECC as soon as possible.
accordance with OSHA, EM385 1-1, the
ECC Accident Prevention Plan and
applicable Base, State and Federal Injured workers must be escorted to nearby Medical facility.
safety requirements.
No Cell Phone use while operating any pieces of equipment or working on ladders or scaffolding
Minimum PPE requirements Personal injury
At a minimum the following PPE is required at all times (100%) while in the construction area:
 Hard Hat
 ANSI approved Safety Glasses w/ Side Shields
 Leather Work Boots steel or composite, minimum 6” high (No Tennis Shoes)
 High Visibility Vest
 Be mindful of site conditions poison ivy, snakes and insects for allergic reactions.
* Spill kit must be on site and provided by contractor.
Other PPE requirements will be task specific (ie., Hearing Protection, Face Shield, gloves must
be worn as needed.)
*Requirements also apply to all deliver personnel and vendors / suppliers who are coming on
site.
LETS BUILD AN AHA
Contractor: XYZ INDUSTRIES

Prepared By: JOHN DOE REVIEWED BY: DAVE WELLS – ECC 9-23-09
ACTIVITY GDA Reviewed By / Date
CHANGING A TIRE Jason Castro 9-23-09

EM 385 vs. OSHA Requirements
• EM 385 includes some more stringent technical
provisions than CFR 1926.
• In particular, the level of emphasis that EM 385
places on employee training and job site inspections
suggests that EM 385 views these two elements as
being critical for preventing accidents.
• This makes sense because employee training is
crucial for informing employees of the potential
hazards to which they are exposed and the
precautions that should be taken to mitigate those
hazards, especially those that are not particularly
obvious.
• EM 385 includes provisions for ongoing training, specifically section
01.B.03 which requires that "safety meetings shall be conducted to review
past activities, plan for new or changed operations, review pertinent
aspects of appropriate activity hazards analyses (by trade), establish safe
working procedures for anticipated hazards, and provide pertinent safety
and health training and motivation."
• Meeting must be held at least once a week……….
• Some other areas of stricter compliance in EM 385 are in areas such as :

* Confined Space procedures
* Cumulative Trauma Prevention.
* Operations of All- Terrain Vehicles
* Lock-out / Tag-out
• Each project is different and depending on the USACE QA,

some areas of enforcement may be much stricter than on others, but
ultimately the EM 385 1-1 must be your guideline
for site H&S compliance in addition to any OSHA, city, state
and any other applicable regulations.
• An online copy of EM 385 may be found at

www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm
• Element #1 - Management, Leadership and

• Element #2, 3 – Worksite Analysis and Hazard
• Element #4 – Safety and Health Training and
Education.
REVIEW: What have we learned about
developing a Safety Program
 A written APP can benefit our bottom line and the end result will depend on how
well you implement your APP and manage your programs.
 Management must commit to safety and participate if APP is to get results.
 Written Safety Policy statement to get employee awareness & involvement .
 Displaying the required OSHA posters.
 Recordkeeping- Document everything
 Safety Analysis – Goal is to Eliminate Hazards - AHAs
 Health & Safety Training – Supervisor Key – All must be trained- Orientations
 Safety Inspection
 Immediate Accident Reporting and Accident Investigations
 Program Reviews
•
NO IT’S NOT THE END
IT’S JUST THE

BEGINNING
Abbreviations
• AHA – Activity Hazard Analysis
• APP – Accident Prevention Plan
• BMP - Best management practices
• PPE – Personal Protective Equipment
• DOD – Department of Defense
• OSH – Occupational Safety and Health Program
• OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• 29 CFR – Code of Federal RegulationsHazWoper - 29 CFR 1910.120 - the OSHA / EPA requirement to have all
employees trained if they will be handling, managing or shipping hazardous wastes.
• USACE – United States Army Corps of Engineers
• NFPA – National fire protection axsociation
• PEL – Permissable exposure limit
• RMP – Risk Management Plan
• EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
EXTRAS
Power Points – “Creating a Safety program for your small buisness”, Competent person,
confined space entry, office safety, lighting plan, safety orientation in Spanish, eye
safety, basic Electrical safety, Safety Representatives Training, Safety Supervisor training,
Safety Audits, Supervisors and managers responsibilities, Scaffold awareness Training,
LockOut/TagOut standard.
Numerous Safety Forms - SOP’s on LOTO, Fire Protection, Hand and Power tools,
Deficiency tracking log, Assured Grounding Program, ECCO SLIP reporting form,
AHA’s, Equipment inspection forms, daily excavation/trench form, Equipment inspection
stickers, fire extinguisher inspection forms, Crane inspection forms, Equipment operator
qualification forms, Demolition check list, contractors visitor sign in sheet, confined
space Pre-entry check list, HASP compliance agreement form, Safety audits and SITE
INSPECTION PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS, Focus on 4 Poster, 1st aid log in sheet, Tailgate
meeting sign in sheet, PLAN OF THE DAY FORM, EM 383 1-1 crane critical lift ck. List.
ALSO, Sub-contractors Prequalification Packet for DOD work, Safety Orientation in

English/Spanish, Generic Health and Safety plan, Blank Accident Prevention plan, and A
sub-contractor Packet that needs filled in prior to working on DOD site.

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CREATING A SAFETY PROGRAM

• Element #1 - Management, Leadership and

• Employer and employee involvement and

• What is Workplace Safety?

• We must promote the goal of ZERO INCIDENT

• Safety standards are communicated to all employees.

• Working Safely is a condition of employment.

While management (workplace safety officer and safety committee) will be

• Purpose- To reduce work-related injury & illness

• Content- The program should include any policy,

• Concerns- Promote & reward safe practices at

• Employees’ health and safety are affected not

• Workers need to be involved in the creation and use of

• Your company is responsible for supplying appropriate

In workplace safety and health, continuous

Performance can be measured by:

• The general duty clause reads “Each employer

– Request information from your employer on safety and health hazards in

– Request copies of appropriate standards, rules, regulations and

– Review the Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

– Access relevant exposure and medical records. (29 CFR 1910.1020)

When an employer plans to stop doing business and there is no successor

– Observe any monitoring or measuring of toxic materials or chemicals, as well as

• REQUEST ACTION FROM YOUR EMPLOYER TO CORRECT HAZARDS OR

• BE INVOLVED IN OSHA'S INSPECTION of your workplace.

– Have an authorized employee representative (such as a union

The authorized employee representative has a right to accompany an

Where there is no union or employee representative, the OSHA inspector

• GET INVOLVED in any meetings or hearings to discuss any objections your

– Contact the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

• PROVIDE COMMENTS AND TESTIMONY TO OSHA during rulemaking on new

• COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS

• Your plan should include statements on the value

• Staff member training and education about safety

• Hold emergency preparedness drills for workers.

Supervisors and managers are:

• INFORM ALL EMPLOYEES BEFORE THEIR

• COMPLY WITH Occupational

• Actively participate in the daily safety

• Safety must be everyone’s concern. In most small companies

• Encourage employees to lead and participate in the Daily

• All injuries can be prevented

• Element 1 - Management, Leadership and

• The fundamental goal of a workplace design is to improve people’s ability to be

Location: Crew Member:

Housekeeping (Garbage, cleanliness, electrical cords, ladders)

Drinking water/ sanitation requirements/first aid kit

Proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

Walking/working surfaces (tripping hazards, slippery surfaces, floor

Electrical tools (guards in place; good condition, stored properly)

Cranes/ rigging equipment (for example: slings, properly stored and

Excavation (properly sloped or shored; permits; inspections;

Hot work (Personal Protective Equipment, permit, combustibles, flammables

Material Safety Data Sheets onsite with containers labeled

Scaffold system fully assembled; tags; inspections; fully planked guardrails

Fire extinguishers (monthly inspection, accessible, on mechanized equipment)

The OSHA Standard

• OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard gives employees the right

• Regularly and thoroughly maintain equipment and

• Drug Free workplace

Body Part Protection

– 1926.95, Criteria for personal protective