Construction Self-Inspection Guide Barometer of Safety Attitudes

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Construction Self-Inspection GuideBarometer of
Safety Attitudes

• This presentation will present some of the most
  frequently cited safety and health violations
  which cause a majority of fatalities and injuries
  in construction.
• For specific information, refer to safety and
  health standards Chapter 155, 24, 62 and 800
  (Core Rule)

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Power Lines
Minimum 10 foot clearance
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Trenching/Excavation
Any trench four feet deep or more must be
protected.
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Guardrails
Openings with a drop of four feet or more must be
guarded
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Standard Guardrail Specification

• Top rail 3945 inches with mid-rail
• 200 pound load requirement

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Scaffolding Fully Planked and With Guardrails
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Stairways
Four or more risers must have handrails
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Fall Protection
Elevations ten feet or greater must be protected
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Fall Protection Work plan
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Open Belts Pulleys, Chains and Sprockets
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Power Saws Must Be Guarded
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Chainsaws
Leg, face , hearing head protection required
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Angle Grinders - 180 Guard Required
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Ladders

• Extend 36 inches above landing
• Secure to prevent displacement

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Articulating Boom Lift
Full body harness required at all times
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Floor Holes/Openings
Covered and secured with no tripping hazards.
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Electrical Hazards

• All temporary power must be GFCI-protected
• All electrical circuits and connections must be
  approved

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Minimum Clothing
At least a short-sleeve shirt, long pants and
substantial footwear required
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Hard Hats

• Readily accessible
• Must be worn whenever overhead hazards exist

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Compressed Gas Cylinders
Must be stored properly
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Vehicular Traffic Hazards
Employees must wear high-vis apparel
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Housekeeping
During construction, continuous cleanup is
required to eliminate tripping hazards
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First Aid Kits Training
First-aid supplies must be readily available
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Accident Prevention Program

• Written in outline format
• Tailored to the particular operation

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Crew-leader Meetings
Document meetings and attendance