CM 333: Quiz 2 (Ch. 3) Accident Prevention Program

What are the project superintendent's responsibilities regarding project site safety planning and enforcement of company safety policies?

- accident investigations

What type of information can be found on a MSDS?

- chemical identities/common names - physical/chemical characteristics - known health effects - exposure limits - carcinogenic nature - precautionary measures - emergency and first-aid procedures - control measures

Safety roles on site

- company leaders responsible for establishing polices, setting goals, and setting examples - supervisors understand and implement administration procedures pertaining to the safety and health program - workers should be able to recognize hazards and apply hazard mitigation solutions - safety/health professionals monitor policy implementation, conduct inspections, ensure employees are receiving training

Orientation Training

- emergency evacuation routes - shut-off valve locations - where to find on-site first-aid kits - unique site-specifc hazards test administered

What are the fundamental record keeping and reporting requirements as per OSHA standards?

- employers w 11+ employees must maintain records of occupational injuries and accidents - must be kept for five years - must be available for compliance officer's inspection - OSHA form 300 used to record injuries

OSHA record keeping policy

- employers w 11+ employees must maintain records of occupational injuries/accidents - must be available for 5 years for compliance officer inspection

What are the responsibilities of company leaders with respect to creating an effective safety and health program for a construction company?

- enforcing safety rules - provide necessary resources - establish policies - set goals - set example

Accountability

- fines for not wearing PPE - written warnings for unsafe work performance - firing breach of contract allows GC to fire sub's employee from jobsite Incentives for good performance: cash to public recognition

PPE

- hard hat - face shield - safety glasses - leather gloves - steel-toed boots - body harness - ear muffs - respirator

Technical sections suggested by WA L&I

- ladder safety - fall protection - trenching and excavation - scaffold safety - motorized vehicles and equipment - material handling and safety - lock-out-tag-out - welding and cutting - hazard communication - respirator program - hearing conservation program - heat stress - confined space

Good APPs have

- management commitment and employee involvement - work site analysis - hazard prevention and control - training/education - hazard analysis - hazard prevention - policies and procedures for working safely - employee training - continual workplace inspection - enforcement of company safety polices and procedures - reporting and communication process

What strategies can be used to make a safety and health program specific to the project and site conditions?

- site walks - look at MSDS - field meetings - job hazard analysis constant communication/improvement anticipate/recognize--evaluate--control+confirm protection

What type of information should be collected when investigating an accident on a construction project?

- type of work/tasks - training - equipment - site conditions - following policy? - who was present? - what could have been done differently?

Training in Safety program

- types of training required - when - who - frequency

Types of questions asked during accident investigaition

- what type of work - specific tasks performed by injured - did they have proper training? - were the tasks in accordance with policies? - type of equipment up to good working order? - site conditions - PPE on? - was supervisor present? - other workers present? - what preventative measures could have been adopted?

Why are engineering controls preferred over other safety means? Are PPEs the last or first resort of safety? Why?

-- Control site logistics. Isolate people from hazard PPE is last safety resort. Least effective way to protect workers

Accident Prevention Program (APP)

Also known as Occupational Health and Safety management System, Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. Prescribes 1. authority, responsibility and accountability of all parties 2. measures of systematic identification and control of job site hazards 3. initial and refresher training

Why is hazard communication an essential element of an APP?

Because if you haven't systematized communication, accountability is weak. Things might fall through the cracks.

Why is emergency response planning an essential element of an APP?

Because you're trying to prevent accidents--> accidents happen during emergencies

What is a JHA, and why is it conducted?

Job Hazard Analysis breaks down a construction activity into tasks or steps, lists all potential hazards Site specific site evaluation

What information should be made available on-site in case of emergencies?

Medical assistance nearby: info, phone number, directions to nearest Emergency Response Plan: emergency exit routes, meeting points, identify jobsite emergency response personnel + phones/addresses

Why are job walks an important element in a company safety and health program?

Snapshot of site quality, checklist promotes consistency Demands vigilance

Orientation training outcomes

Workers: - identify hazards - understand risks - understand company policy - use safety equipment properly

Accident investigation

after-the-fact approach designed to identify the cause of accidents and to prevent similar situations from reoccurring. - determine cause of accident - identify measures that should be taken to prevent reoccurance

near-miss event

an unplanned event that did not result result in injury, illness, or damage but had the potential to do so

Roles and responsibilities

clearly defined at all levels within the company management must provide workers with resources needed to work safely

hazard

condition that, if uncorrected, may lead to an injury or illness

Emergency response plan

delineates critical information specific to the project for timely responses and communication in the event of unexpected emergencies - should have: how to communicate w outside responders, identifying emergency response personnel, list of important phone numbers, emergency evacuation routes, how to report/communicate

How often should project site safety inspections be conducted?

depends on the size of the project small projects-- once a week large projects-- daily

Safety and health goals

describe the company's commitment to maintain a safe and healthy working environment in quantitative terms -- must be quantifiable, with achievable, measurable targets

hearing protection

earplugs/earmuffs

material safety data sheet

educates companies/employees about work hazards, how to protect from chemical injury/illness - specific chemical identities + common names - physical/chemical characteristics - known health effects - exposure limits - carcinogenic chemicals - precautionary measures - emergency/FA procedures - control measures provided by suppliers

Record keeping and reporting guidelines

for business management and OSHA/state program compliance Cover: - incidents, injuries, illnesses, fatalities, near-miss events

head protection

hard hats

hazard communication

hazards of on-site chemicals

hazard analysis

involves determining all of the tasks performed, conditions under which they are to be performed, likelihood of accident/injury

job hazard analysis (JHA)

involves reviewing each task to be performed in a systematic way to determine the safest method to perform each task - breaks each construction activity into tasks - lists all potential hazards associated w each task - suggest proper ways of eliminating/reducing hazard

Safety Inspections

or field inspections proactive approach to identifying hazards weekly safety inspections minimum, more if large/complex project checklists

Medical assistance

or first aid - contact information must be available - detailed procedures--> how to handle illness/injury

emergency

potentially life-threatening situation, occurring suddenly and unexpectedly

hand protection

protective gloves

Safety role of management

provide needed resources so that responsible individuals have the ability to work safely and to hold all members accountable

respiratory protection

respirators

Eye protection

safety goggles

Technical sections

safety standards that correspond to the hazards identified in phased project planning/provide supplemental information to JHA's site specific details

Company Safety and health policy

statement of the construction company management's commitment to a safe and healthful work environment

Foot protection

steel-toed boots

Phased safety planning

systematic approach that examines the logical sequence of required construction activities and highlights potential hazards considered as part of a site logistics plan