Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013

Introductions Purpose of a 3SP Overview of Sections of a 3SP Pat McMillen – Gilbane Building Company Dave Valentine – Panzica Construction Ryan Nicholson – The Ruhlin Company Tom Lippert – The Albert M. Higley Company 2

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 Senior executive signs Superintendent/Foreman signs Onsite Safety Professional signs Sets the tone Everyone hears what the owner has to say regarding safety Sets the Attitude Sets the Expectations 3

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 This person has specific safety oversight responsibilities May be the superintendent or foreman but with the understanding that at least 10% of the time, safety will occupy their duties; depending on risk level of work The on-site safety coordinator must have an OSHA 30 certification within the past 5 years and a first aid/CPR certification within the past 2 years 4

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 Detail your own scope of work Detail what work will be subcontracted all the way down (3 rd or 4 th tier subcontractors) Commit to flow down and enforce all safety requirements to all levels of subcontractors 5

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 Data indicates that many employees are injured on new jobs The message is consistent Employees on site can not say I did not know Gives Controlling Contractor the opportunity to check paperwork 6

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 Presented as part of the Site Orientation As the name indicates---What to do in case of an emergency on site Developed by the Controlling Contractor, or Owner of building if in place Work with local Fire and Police to develop Where is your roll call location? 7

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 Intended to correct unsafe behavior Helps Safety Person know what areas of program need reinforcing Demonstrates a commitment by the employer May help in an OSHA inspection, or accident investigation 8

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 North East Ohio largely adopted the Construction Industry Substance Abuse Program (CISAP) This policy sets the standards for substance abuse rules, thresholds, and actions to take if violated If your policy is more restrictive, ok If not, on jobs where CISAP is adopted by the CM, your employees will need to be tested to these standards 9

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 competent person OSHA defines a competent person as one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the workplace which are hazardous to employees and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. qualified person OSHA defines a qualified person as one who by possession of a recognized degree, certificate or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated his/her ability to solve or resolve problems related to the work or project. 10

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 Complete prior to the project for major activities Review with crew and implement hazard controls Living and Breathing document at the work area Its all about the Attitude 11

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 Your specific activities and special procedures Unique hazards to your work Specific company policies How will you adapt to the Owner/Clients requirements? 12

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 The purpose for having an MSDS on the job site is to assist workers to take necessary precautions or actions when working with hazardous substances If your MSDSs are not immediately accessible, they are of no use Provide all MSDSs used on only this project, provide a table of contents and number the pages 13

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 Weekly Tool Box Training Incident reporting and investigation First-Aid injuries (the Boo Boos) Near-Hits Hazards Recognition (Incentive?) Random safety talks, Safety suggestions 14

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 Daily STA/JSA What is the difference? Different Acronyms STA, DTP, SA, JSA, Moring Briefing, Daily Huddle, Who needs them? Who participates? What is the Basis? Hopeful outcome? 15

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 Equipment and pre-use checklists Operator familiar with components? Manuals in the machine Are annual and frequent inspections completed and documented by a qualified mechanic Is a pre-use inspection completed prior to each use Provide inspection checklists for any high risk activity (scaffold, trenching, confined space..) 16

Cleveland Construction Safety Initiative 2013 For an electronic copy of a 3SP template and associated checklist, please refer to the CEA website or provide your business card/ address to one of the 3SP facilitators after this briefing QUESTIONS?? 17