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CONSTRUCTION
OVERVIEW
What is your best source of
information?
Internet
Others
Standards
29 CFR 1926 Construction Standard
29 CFR 1910:
– 1910.119 PSM
CFR Part 68 112(r), “Clean Air Act”
– 1910.119 PSM
Can
a site fall under both the
General Industry and
Construction standards a the
same time?
Discuss
Most Frequently Cited
Handouts
Fatality Information
Handout
HAZCOM
“Right to Know” hazards of chemicals in
workplace.
Chemical hazards communicated.
Material Safety Data Sheet.
One for all chemicals.
Labels
Identify chemical.
Indicate hazard.
All containers labeled.
Manufacturer Labels
Material
Hazard:
– HEALTH
– FIRE
– REACTIVITY
Contact Number
Do not remove
Chemical Exposure First Aid
Remove contaminated
clothing
Safety shower 15
minutes
Seek medical attention.
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Foot - ANSI Z41.1
Head - ANSI Z89.2
Hearing Eye & face - Z87.1
Respiratory - NIOSH
Harness, lifelines & lanyards
Working over or near water
Other PPE
Job specific: - hearing
- respirator
- welding hood/cutting goggles
- leather gloves
- protective clothing
- acid suit
Fall Protection
> 6 feet
– guardrail system
– safety nets
– personal arrest
Harness & lanyard
Always in manlifts
Ladders held & tied
Leading Edge Work
Definition of leading Edge
Exception:
– creates greater hazard
Holes
Fall Protection - Safety Nets
Safety nets and safety net installations
must be drop-tested at the jobsite:
• After initial installation and before being
used.
• Whenever relocated.
• After major repair.
• At 6-month intervals if left in one place.
Safety Nets
Working > 25 ft above surface
Where use other safety devices are
impractical
No work until inspected & tested
Extend 8 ft beyond edge
Fall Protection - Safety Nets
Vertical distance
from working level to
horizontal plane of
net
Minimum required
horizontal distance of outer
edge of net from the edge of
the working surface
Up to 5 feet
8 feet
5 to 10 feet
10 feet
More than 10 feet
13 feet
Working Over/Near Water
Life jacket
Inspected before and after each use for
buoyancy
Ring buoys provided
Lifesaving skiff
Fall Protection
Harness & lanyard
Tied off above
Always in manlifts
Fall Protection - Guardrails
Top rail – 39-45”
Midrail / Toeboard
Intermediate <19”
200 pounds force
Fall Protection – Fall Arrest
< 1800lbs arresting
force
<6ft free fall
Inspected before
each use
Barricades
Purpose:
– To warn others
– Indicate danger
– Keep people out
Types:
– Tape (Red or
Yellow)
– Wood
– Fence
Falling
Objects
Protection from impalement
Ladders
Inspect before use
Firm support
3 rungs above work level
3 point climb
Never carry materials
Scaffolding 1926.451
Footing - sound & rigid
Erection, moving, dismantled
or altered under direction of
Competent person
Guardrail & toeboard > 10 ft
Handrail & midrail
12 inch overlap of planking
Accident Prevention Signs
Visible at all times
Danger:
– immediate hazard
– red
Caution:
– warn of potential hazards
– unsafe practices
– yellow
Accident Prevention Signs
Exit
Safety Instruction
Traffic
Accident prevention tags
–
–
–
–
temporary
tools
equipment
etc
Permits
Confined Space Entry
Safe Work
Hot Work
Work which
produces fire or
spark.
Welding, torch
cutting, grinding.
Electric tools in
hazardous
locations.
Hot Work Permit
Fire
watch each level.
30 minute check.
Expires after 15 minutes if
unattended
Confined Space - Definition
Large
enough for entry .
Limited or restricted entry.
Not designed for
continuous occupancy
Permit Required
Hazardous
atmosphere .
Engulfment hazard.
Inwardly converging walls.
Other recognized hazard
Confined Space Labels
Excavations - 1926.651
Barricading
Shoring
Sloped walls
Confined Space?
Egress Ladder
Ground Fault (GFCI)
Keep dry
Handout
Excavations - 1926.651
Examine for utilities
Means of egress
– > 4 ft deep
– < 25 ft of travel
Barricading
Hazardous atmospheres
Protection from loose soil
Ground Fault (GFCI)
Daily inspection - competent person
Inspect for what?
Cracks - spoils 2’ back
Water
Cave-in
Ladder
Shoring/sloping/box
Excavation Protection
Sloping
Shoring
Trench
box
Spoils 2’ back
Excavations - 1926.652
Exceptions to shoring:
– entirely in rock
– < 5 ft & ground examined by
competent person showing
no indication of potential
cave-in
Shoring & Slopes
Stable rock
Type A
Type B
Type C
Handouts
90 deg
3/4:1
1:1
1 1/2: 1
Steel Erection Standard
Handout
Lockout, Tagout, Test
Isolate all energy sources:
–
–
–
–
–
electrical
mechanical
pneumatic
chemical
any other
Lockout
Tagout
Test to verify isolation
Electrical Safety
GFCI
Ground
All
Fault Circuit Interrupters
electric tools
Connect at source
Grounding & Bonding
Handout
Grounding
– equipment
– system to earth
– grounding
electrode to earth
Bonding:
– between 2
conductive objects
Tools and Machines
Electrical cords not taped
Use the right tools for the job
Be aware of sub contractors
Protect others from flying particles
GFCI electric tools
Injuries
Seek proper medical attention.
Report all Immediately.
EMS if necessary.
Clean up blood appropriately.
Recordkeeping
OSHA 300 log
Bloodborne Pathogens
Diseases carried by blood or body fluids.
Examples:
– HIV
– Hepatitis B & C.
Exposure by contact.
Bloodborne Pathogens
How to handle:
– Assume all body fluids are infected.
– Wear rubber gloves.
Bleach & water solution for cleanup.
Red Bio-hazard bag for disposal.
Crane Safety
Barricade hazard areas and
post signs
Inspect before each use
Hand signals must conform
to ANSI standard
Signs must be posted at job
site
Rigging - Types
Alloy steel chains
Wire rope
Natural & synthetic fiber
Synthetic webbing
Shackles & Hooks
Hooks:
– safety factor of 5
– safety clasp
– rated capacity
Shackles
Wire Rope - “U” Bolts
Never saddle a dead horse?
“U” in contact with dead end
Handout
Rigging - Slings
Inspect daily before use
Inspect:
– wear
– broken or worn stitches
– red thread
– burns
Other
Rigging
Does
angle change capacity of
sling?
Handout
& discussion
Inspection & Testing
Daily before use
Periodic
Operation of Equipment
Forklifts
Cranes
Etc
Emergency Plans
In writing
Designated actions
Fire & other
emergencies
Elements
Escape procedures & route assignments
Procedures for those who remain
Accounting procedures
Rescue & medical duties
Means to report
Who to contact for further information
Training
Exceptions
Written plan not required if:
– less than 10 employees
– plan communicated orally
Industrial Hygiene
Asbestos
Lead
Silica
Welding Fumes
Other Chemicals
PSM & RMP Requirements
Employer Responsibilities
Contractor Responsibilities
Employer’s Responsibilities
Evaluate contractor’s safety
performance and programs
Inform of know potential fire,
explosion, or toxic release hazards
Applicable provisions of emergency
action plan
Employer’s Responsibilities
Development of safe work practices;
– LOTO
– Confined Space Entry
– opening process equipment
– control over site entrance
Employer’s Responsibilities
Periodically evaluate contractor
performance
Maintain contractor injury and illness
log
Contractor’s Responsibilities
Ensure each is trained in work
practices necessary to safety
perform work
Instructed in known potential fire,
explosion or toxic release hazards
Applicable provisions of emergency
action plan
Contractor’s Responsibilities
Document that each employee has
received and understood training.
Ensure employees follow safety rules
of facility
Advise employer of any unique
hazards
Test