Safety Programmes - Construction Safety - Elements
of an Effective Safety Programmes - Job-site assessment - Safety Meetings -Safety Incentives. Contractual Obligations - Safety in construction contracts- Substance Abuse - safety Record Keeping SAFETY PROGRAMMES Documents in this series are designed to help employers, employees, health and safety committees and others to develop workplace health and safety programs, prepare plans of action to prevent accidents or occupational diseases, and to conduct investigations as some of the many ways to meet and achieve good health and safety practices in the workplace. Elements of an Effective Safety Programmes • Management Leadership • Worker Participation • Hazard Identification and Assessment • Hazard Prevention and Control • Education and Training • Program Evaluation and Improvement • Communication and Coordination for Employers on Multiemployer Worksites SITE SAFETY ASSESSMENT The law states that a site safety assessment must be conducted prior to work commencing. Failure to comply with the law may result in injuries to workers. HOW? • The SSA must be completed before any work starts. • The purpose is to identify hazards. • The SSA form will help remind you of what types of hazards or situations may be present. Job-site assessment SITE SAFETY ASSESSMENT • Identify jobsite hazards. • Assess the risks. • Classify the hazards. • Record the actions required. • Correct each hazard by assigning responsibility. • Communicate with all workers and visitors. • Document your decisions and actions. JOB SITE ASSESSMENT SHEET CONTROLS RATING WEBSOURCE • https://www.ssaform.com/ppe.php SAFETY MEETINGS SAFETY MEETINGS • A review of the completed SSA form • Addressing all questions • The steps taken to remediate the hazards • Any PPE requirements • Any other notices, permits, and plans required. SAFETY INCENTIVE PROGRAMMES(SIP) • Rewards Categories: 1. Rewards for a reduction in number of injuries and illnesses reported 2. Rewards for improved safe work practices FORMS OF INCENTIVES • Time off • Special assignments • Increased autonomy • Recognition • Advancement • Social gatherings • Prizes CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS • Two parties involved • Legally responsible • Exchanges products/services/money SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS • http://www.safetypartnering.com/smd/pfss.h tm SUBSTANCE ABUSE Drug/Alcohol Detection: Breathalyse simple urine test saliva testing Hair testing Effects of Drug Abuse • . Safety in the workplace • Public safety • Work productivity • Quality of work • Financial costs for the company SAFETY RECORD KEEPING • Documentation • 1 to 5 years • Specific regulations • Safety training records for 5 years • Exceptions- Material safety data sheets- 30 years OBSERVATIONS • Restricted work or transfer to another job. • Days away from work. • Death. • Medical treatment beyond first aid. • Loss of consciousness. • A significant injury or illness that has been diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional. WAY OF RECORDINGS-DEATHS 1. Calling, or visiting, the nearest area office during normal business hours; 2. Calling OSHA’s free and confidential number at 800-321-OSHA (6742); or 3. Using the new online form, which will soon be available on osha.gov/report_online. HEAD OF DOCUMENTS • Safety orientations/training records • Safety meetings minutes • Written safety policies and procedures • Hazard identification and corrective • Equipment maintenance and inspection records • Employee medical and exposure records • Incident report • Injury and illness records • Accident/Incident investigations reports • OSHA citations and abatement actions THANK YOU