Construction safety and health programs can be established by any type of construction firm that needs to tailor a program that conforms to specific conditions and work environments. Construction firms that do not have a written plan in place may be in violation of regulations from a state's Occupational Safety and Health Administration. A construction and safety plan should contain objectives to ensure the safety and health of workers.
Objectives When you develop a construction and safety health program, it should contain objectives that can be met to promote and provide health and safety. One type of objective that you should include is always designating a qualified "safety" person. Another objective you should include is performing job-site safety inspections on a regular basis. The use of safety equipment should also be enforced at all times while at the job site. Other objectives you should include are always following all procedures and rules that are in place for safety as well as having a program in place that can provide routine ongoing safety training.
Safety Rules Your construction safety and health program needs to include a section for safety rules that must be obeyed at all times while on the job. One of the most important safety rules that you need to include is concentrating on the work that is being performed at all times. Many of the rules that appear on sample plans that are provided by your state can be modified for various types of circumstances and actions that are necessary for health and safety. Another safety rule that you need to include is knowing where fire safety equipment is located. These rules may seem like common sense, but they must be stressed to prevent injuries.
Job Safety Training Any construction safety and health program needs to include information about job safety training. There are four aspects of job safety training that are required. One aspect that you need to include is having a safety person or other designated person locate all possible hazards for severity of injury and accident probability. You will also need to have the safety person evaluate the knowledge level and skill of employees who are exposed to risk. Your firm will also be required to provide the amount of training that is necessary for the types of risks involved and maintain all records for all training sessions conducted..
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