Modular Home Site Preparation

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Modular Home Site Preparation
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Foundation Safety Hazards

• Fall hazards into and around the foundation.
• Slip and trip hazards around the foundation die
  to poor worksite housekeeping and soil
  conditions.

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Site Preparation Safety Hazards

• Stumps and rocks that could cause equipment
  rollover or employee tripping
• Inspect banks and slopes for stability
• Check overhead power lines

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Low Tree Limbs

• Maneuverability of crane or trucks
• Overhead hazard for workers if limbs break off
• Limbs could fall on power lines

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Site Preparation Safe Alternatives

• Have the retailer or installer inspect the site.
• Make sure the delivery truck is able to reach the
  site.
• The site grading should have resulted in a home
  site that is as level as possible.
• The area where the home will sit must be clear of
  trees, rocks, and other debris.
• Construction debris should be cleaned up and
  removed from the site.
• The soil must be graded and sloped away from the
  home for water runoff.
• The backfill soil must be compacted.

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Site Preparation Review

• The modular home site poses many hazards to the
  installers
• These include
• Slip, trip and fall hazards
• Over head hazards from tree limbs
• Electrocution and fire hazards due to over head
  power lines
• A pre set home site inspection addressing the
  above hazards can prevent unwanted injuries and
  accidents.