Safety Programs for Construction

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Safety Programs for Construction
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OSHAs construction safety/health programs

• 1926.20, General safety and health provisions
• 1926.21, Safety training and education

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OSHAs construction safety/health programs

• 1926.23, First aid and medical attention
• 1904.2 Log and summary of occupational injuries
  and illnesses

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Why require a safety/health program?

• Effective, systematic method
• Identify and correct hazards
• Prevent future hazards

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Serious violations

• Lack of
• Adequate programs
• Site inspections
• Training

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Focused Inspection Initiative

• Recognize responsible contractors
• Implemented effective programs
• Encourage others to adopt programs

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Safety and health plans

• Excavation work-trenching and shoring
• Respiratory protection program

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29 CFR 1926.20

• Accident prevention responsibilities
• Inspections

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29 CFR 1926.20

• Defective or damaged equipment
• Equipment and machinery operation

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Information and training

• Nature of hazards
• How to recognize them
• How are hazards controlled

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Information and training

• Protective measures
• Applicable standards

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Specific topics for instruction

• Recognition and avoidance
• Control or eliminate
• Handle or use poisons

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Specific topics for instruction

• Harmful plants or animals
• Handle or use flammable liquids
• Confined or enclosed spaces

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OSHAs STD 3-1.1, Appendix A

• Checklist to help employers
• Determine if they are in compliance
• Answering yes compliance

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