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1. John Mathis-Manager ES&H
Bechtel
Brent Landry-Manager HS&E
Bantrel
John Mathis-Manager ES&H
Bechtel
Brent Landry-Manager HS&E
Bantrel
Improving Safety Management
PIASS
In Search of the Right Answers

2. At work ON TIME. Did what I HAD TO DO. Said what I HAD TO SAY. Left ON TIME.
At home ......
Except ....
Somewhere within the 6 million work sites and of the 93 million
American workers ................................…...
• 17 were killed by traumatic injuries
• 137 died of occupationally related illnesses
• 17,138 were injured
U.S. Economic cost? $110 Billion.
Cost to friends and family? You can't measure .......................
All JUST BECAUSE . . . IT WAS A TYPICAL DAY
So, what did you do today or will you do tomorrow
to make it any different?
Today Was Just A Typical Day At Work
Today Was Just A Typical Day At Work

3. “Making Zero Accidents a Reality”
“Making Zero Accidents a Reality”
•Construction Industry Institute (CII)
•“Getting Grounded”Construction Industry
Facts
•The Journey
•Project Team “Making Zero Accidents A
Reality”
•Project Team “Owners Influence Over
Contractor/project Safety Performance
•Summary and Questions
•Construction Industry Institute (CII)
•“Getting Grounded”Construction Industry
Facts
•The Journey
•Project Team “Making Zero Accidents A
Reality”
•Project Team “Owners Influence Over
Contractor/project Safety Performance
•Summary and Questions

4. Construction Industry Institute (CII)
Construction Industry Institute (CII)
CII Membership
- 46 Owners
- 50 Contractors
A consortium of leading
owners, contractors,
suppliers, and academia
who are interested in
improving the constructed
project and the capital
investment process.
CII Membership
- 46 Owners
- 50 Contractors
A consortium of leading
owners, contractors,
suppliers, and academia
who are interested in
improving the constructed
project and the capital
investment process.

5. CII Knowledge Structure
CII Knowledge Structure
ƒCII Identifies :
zBest Practices
zPending Best Practices
ƒAll Best Practices Validated
ƒCII Identifies :
zBest Practices
zPending Best Practices
ƒAll Best Practices Validated

6. Construction Industry Facts
Construction Industry Facts
ƒ 636,000 construction companies
ƒ 5-6% labor force
ƒ 13% gross national product
ƒ >7,000,000 persons employed in
construction
ƒ 90% of the companies have 50 or less
employees
ƒ 636,000 construction companies
ƒ 5-6% labor force
ƒ 13% gross national product
ƒ >7,000,000 persons employed in
construction
ƒ 90% of the companies have 50 or less
employees

7. Construction Industry Facts
Construction Industry Facts
ƒ Construction industry (risk)
– 20% work related deaths
– 18% all workers compensation cases
Approximately 1,000 construction
workers killed each year
ARE WE IMPROVING AS A INDUSTRY?
ƒ Construction industry (risk)
– 20% work related deaths
– 18% all workers compensation cases
Approximately 1,000 construction
workers killed each year
ARE WE IMPROVING AS A INDUSTRY?

8. First CII Zero Accidents Study Findings -
1993
First CII Zero Accidents Study Findings -
1993
ƒ High-impact zero accident techniques
– Pre-project/pre-task planning for
safety
– Safety orientation and training
– Written safety incentive programs
– Alcohol and substance abuse
programs
– Accident/incident investigations
ƒ High-impact zero accident techniques
– Pre-project/pre-task planning for
safety
– Safety orientation and training
– Written safety incentive programs
– Alcohol and substance abuse
programs
– Accident/incident investigations

9. Safety Performance - LWCIR
(Owners & Contractors)
4.10
4.20
4.00
4.40
4.50
4.90
5.50
5.50
5.80
6.10
6.79
6.80
3.44*
0.26
0.27
0.41
0.31
0.45
0.55
0.81
0.63
1.14
1.45
1.55
1.90
0.23
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
325 413 477 497 527 613 644 888 591 763 1,122 936 1,115
Year and Work-Hours (MM)
Lost
Workday
Case
Incidence
Rate
Industry*
CII
* Estimated

10. Safety Performance - RIR
(Owners & Contractors)
Year and Work-Hours (MM)
Recordable
Incidence
Rate
* Estimated
8.80
9.50
9.90
10.60
11.80
12.20
13.10
13.00
14.20
14.30
8.60 8.30
7.28 *
1.02
1.59
1.60
2.30
2.66
3.00
3.44
4.31
5.32
6.12
7.19
1.67
1.03
0.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
325 413 477 497 527 613 644 770 518 765 995 936 1,115
Industry*
CII

11. Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run
over if you just sit there.
Will Rogers
Accident reduction has
improved significantly
since 1989, but we
won’t just sit there. Our
workers are our key
core competency. We
must continue to strive
for Zero Accidents.

12. The Journey
The Journey
PT-160A
Safety on Outages,
Shutdowns, and
Turnarounds
PT-190
Owners’ Role in Safety
The Safety Journey
Continues….
PT-160
Making Zero
Accidents a Reality

13. Zero Accidents - Revisited
Zero Accidents - Revisited
5,148,000,000 jobhours worked by CII
Member Companies Since 1993
51% reduction in recordable injuries
What Industry best practices have
supported this improvement and are at
the forefront of safety management
today?
“Making Zero Accidents a Reality”
CII Project Team
Formed 1998

14. Making Zero Accidents a Reality Study
Making Zero Accidents a Reality Study
ƒ Methodology – two studies
– Large construction firms
– Large construction projects
ƒ Survey of 400 largest construction firms
in the U.S.
– Based on ENR 400 for 1999
– 400 surveys sent – 106 responses
ƒ Methodology – two studies
– Large construction firms
– Large construction projects
ƒ Survey of 400 largest construction firms
in the U.S.
– Based on ENR 400 for 1999
– 400 surveys sent – 106 responses

15. Making Zero Accidents a Reality Study
Making Zero Accidents a Reality Study
ƒ Detailed interviews on construction
projects
– 38 Projects
• Petrochemical
• Industrial
• Public works
• Transportation
• Hotel-Casino
• Commercial buildings
– U.S. wide geographic area
– $50-$600 million
ƒ Detailed interviews on construction
projects
– 38 Projects
• Petrochemical
• Industrial
• Public works
• Transportation
• Hotel-Casino
• Commercial buildings
– U.S. wide geographic area
– $50-$600 million

16. Nine Industry Best Practices
Nine Industry Best Practices
ƒ Getting to Zero
• Demonstrated management commitment
• Staffing for safety
• Safety planning – pre-project / pre-task
• Safety training and education
• Worker involvement and participation
• Recognition and rewards
• Subcontractor management
• Accident/incident reporting and investigation
• Drug and alcohol testing
ƒ Getting to Zero
• Demonstrated management commitment
• Staffing for safety
• Safety planning – pre-project / pre-task
• Safety training and education
• Worker involvement and participation
• Recognition and rewards
• Subcontractor management
• Accident/incident reporting and investigation
• Drug and alcohol testing

17. Best Practice Results
Best Practice Results
ƒ Over 30 key findings revealed companies
utilizing these best practices have significantly
lower recordable injury rates.
ƒ Of the thirty-eight (38) construction projects
interviewed, four (4) projects have achieved
zero accidents.
ƒ
ƒ Over 30 key findings revealed companies
Over 30 key findings revealed companies
utilizing these best practices have significantly
utilizing these best practices have significantly
lower recordable injury rates.
lower recordable injury rates.
ƒ
ƒ Of the thirty
Of the thirty-
-eight (38) construction projects
eight (38) construction projects
interviewed, four (4) projects have achieved
interviewed, four (4) projects have achieved
zero accidents.
zero accidents.

18. Demonstrated Management Commitment
Demonstrated Management Commitment
1.20
6.89
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
R
I
R
Every Injury 50% orLess
1.20
6.89
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
R
I
R
Every Injury 50% orLess
How frequently does top
management participate in
recordable incident investigation?
How frequently does top
management participate in
recordable incident investigation?
0.97
6.89
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
R
I
R
Yes No
Company president/senior
management reviews safety
performance report?
Company president/senior
management reviews safety
performance report?

19. Demonstrated Management Commitment
Demonstrated Management Commitment
Frequency of home office safety inspections on the project
Frequency of home office safety inspections on the project
1.33
2.63
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
Recordable
Incident
Rate
Weekly/bi-weekly Monthly/Annual

20. Safety Staffing
Safety Staffing
1.33
2.35
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
R
I
R
Up to 50 Over 50
1.33
2.35
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
R
I
R
Up to 50 Over 50
Number of workers per safety
professional
1.38
2.41
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
R
I
R
Corporate/Staff Line/Project
To whom does the safety
representative report?

21. Safety Planning
Safety Planning
1.76
5.43
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
R
I
R
Yes No
1.76
5.43
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
R
I
R
Yes No
Does the project have a site-specific
safety program?
Does the project have a site-specific
safety program?
1.04
2.67
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
R
I
R
Yes No
Are pre-task meetings held?
Are pre-task meetings held?

22. Safety Training and Education
Safety Training and Education
Is safety training a line item within
the budget?
Is safety training a line item within
the budget?
1.38
2.63
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
R
I
R
Yes No
1.38
2.63
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
R
I
R
Yes No
1.76
5.72
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
R
I
R
Yes No
Does every worker on site
receive a safety orientation?

23. Safety Training and Education
Safety Training and Education
1.51
3.80
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
R
I
R
Formal Informal
1.51
3.80
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
R
I
R
Formal Informal
Type of safety orientation provided
to workers
Type of safety orientation provided
to workers
0.96
2.79
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
R
iR
Over 4 Hrs Up to 4 Hrs
How much monthly training
do workers receive after
orientation?

24. Safety Training and Education
Safety Training and Education
1.07
2.00
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
R
I
R
Over 4 hrs Up to 4 hrs
1.07
2.00
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
R
I
R
Over 4 hrs Up to 4 hrs
How much monthly training is
provided to superintendents and
project managers?
How much monthly training is
provided to superintendents and
project managers?
1.01
2.00
3.25
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
I
R
Daily Tuesday-
Thursday
Monday
When are toolbox safety
meetings held?

25. Worker Involvement and Participation
Worker Involvement and Participation
1.38
2.82
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
R
I
R
Yes No
1.38
2.82
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
R
I
R
Yes No
Does a formal worker to worker
behavior observation program exist
on the project?
Does a formal worker to worker
behavior observation program exist
on the project?
1.38
2.82
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
R
I
R
Yes No
Do management and
supervisory personnel receive
behavior overview training?

26. Worker Involvement and Participation
Worker Involvement and Participation
1.01
1.93
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
R
I
R
More than 100 Up to 100
1.01
1.93
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
R
I
R
More than 100 Up to 100
Total number of safety observation
reports filed on the project
Total number of safety observation
reports filed on the project
1.33
2.82
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
R
I
R
Yes No
Are safety perception surveys
conducted on the project?

27. Recognition and Rewards
Recognition and Rewards
3.20
2.05
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
I
R
Yes No
3.20
2.05
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
I
R
Yes No
Does the project have a formal
worker incentive program?
Does the project have a formal
worker incentive program?
1.33
3.29
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
IR
Weekly/bi-weekly Quarterly
How often are incentives
given to workers?

28. Recognition and Rewards
Recognition and Rewards
1.33
3.29
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
I
R
Yes No
1.33
3.29
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
I
R
Yes No
Is incentive based on zero injury
objective?
Is incentive based on zero injury
objective?
2.00
8.89
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
R
I
R
Yes No
Are field supervisors evaluated on
safety?

29. Recognition and Rewards
Recognition and Rewards
Do family members attend safety dinners?
Do family members attend safety dinners?
0.18
2.35
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
RIR
Yes No

30. Subcontractor Management
Subcontractor Management
1.37
3.83
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
R
I
R
Yes No
1.37
3.83
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
R
I
R
Yes No
Are subcontractors required to
submit site-specific safety plans?
Are subcontractors required to
submit site-specific safety plans?
3.30
5.33
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
R
I
R
Yes No
Do all subcontract workers attend a
formal standard safety orientation?

31. Subcontractor Management
Subcontractor Management
1.04
2.45
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
R
I
R
Daily Weekly
1.04
2.45
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
R
I
R
Daily Weekly
How frequently do subcontractors
hold safety meetings?
How frequently do subcontractors
hold safety meetings?
1.43
5.35
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
R
I
R
YES NO
Are there sanctions for
subcontractor non-
compliance with safety
standards?

32. Accident /Incident Reporting and
Investigation
Accident /Incident Reporting and
Investigation
0.57
2.35
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
R
I
R
More than 50 50 or fewer
0.57
2.35
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
R
I
R
More than 50 50 or fewer
Number of near misses recorded on
the project
Number of near misses recorded on
the project
2.00
5.60
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
R
I
R
Every Injury 50% or Less
To what extent are recordable
incidents investigated by top
management?

33. Best Practices
Best Practices
ƒ Getting to Zero
• Demonstrated management commitment
• Staffing for safety
• Safety planning – pre-project / pre-task
• Safety training and education
• Worker involvement and participation
• Recognition and rewards
• Subcontractor management
• Accident/incident reporting and
investigation
• Drug and alcohol testing
ƒ Getting to Zero
• Demonstrated management commitment
• Staffing for safety
• Safety planning – pre-project / pre-task
• Safety training and education
• Worker involvement and participation
• Recognition and rewards
• Subcontractor management
• Accident/incident reporting and
investigation
• Drug and alcohol testing

34. 0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
Recordable
Incident
Rate
Jobs that
Implement
Most
Sample Mean Jobs that
Implement a
few
Project Safety Performance
Project Safety Performance
ƒ Results of implementing best practices
ƒ Results of implementing best practices
2 workers
per 1000
0.17
2.00
3.84
38 workers
per 1000

35. The Owner’s Influence on
Project/Contractor
Safety Performance
The Owner’s Influence on
Project/Contractor
Safety Performance

36. Background
Background
ƒ Prior research has not
addressed the owners
influence in
project/contractor
safety.
ƒ NIOSH participated in
the support of this study
ƒ Prior research has not
addressed the owners
influence in
project/contractor
safety.
ƒ NIOSH participated in
the support of this study

37. How the Study was Conducted
How the Study was Conducted
ƒ Personal interviews on large
projects:
– Owner project management
(majority)
– Contractor project
management
ƒ Total study sample included 59
projects:
– 49 United States
– 7 Canada
– 3 International
ƒ Personal interviews on large
projects:
– Owner project management
(majority)
– Contractor project
management
ƒ Total study sample included 59
projects:
– 49 United States
– 7 Canada
– 3 International

38. Project Size
Project Size
ƒ Average hours expended:
2.4 million
ƒ Average project cost:
$380 million
ƒ Average hours expended:
2.4 million
ƒ Average project cost:
$380 million
Total Project Data
Total project hours = 143 million
Total cost = $21 billion

39. Owner Involvement Makes A Difference
Owner Involvement Makes A Difference
Projects where owners
exhibited aggressive
project involvement had
almost six times fewer
injuries per 1000
employees.

40. Findings
The average RIR: 1.95
Findings
The average RIR: 1.95
ƒ Relationship of RIR with:
ƒ 30 Significant Findings
– Project type
– Selection of safe
contractors
– Contractual safety
requirements
– Project execution
safety activities
ƒ Relationship of RIR with:
ƒ 30 Significant Findings
– Project type
– Selection of safe
contractors
– Contractual safety
requirements
– Project execution
safety activities

41. Types of Projects
Types of Projects
Public
10.2%
Civil work
1.7% Commercial
6.8%
Utilities
8.5%
Manufacturing
32.2%
Petrochemical
50.8%
Union
32.2%
Merit
35.6%
Open Shop
32.2%
Combined
12%
Maintenance
5%
Shutdown
14%
Renovation
19%
New
50%
Private
89.8%

42. Project Type Continued
Project Type Continued
1.62
3.16
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
IR
Private Public
1.15
2.35
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
RIR
Design-Build Construction Only
1.80
2.91
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
RIR
Construction Shutdowns

43. Project Type Continued
Project Type Continued
1.11
1.83
2.66
4.71
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
RIR
Petrochemical Other Manufacturing
Construction Shutdowns

44. Project Type Continued
Project Type Continued
1.32
2.07
2.71
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
RIR
Open Shop Merit Shop Union

45. Project Type Continued
Project Type Continued
1.72
2.42
1.45
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
RIR
100-200 200-1000 1000 and Up
(Number of Worker Hours x1000)

46. Project Type Continued
Project Type Continued
1.44
2.80
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
RIR
1 2 or 3
Number of Shifts
1.44
2.80
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
RIR
1 2 or 3
Number of Shifts
1.54
2.51
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
RIR
4 or 5 6 or 7
Days Worked Per Week

47. Selection of Safe Contractors

48. RIR is used to evaluate contractor safety performance
Selection of Safe Contractors Continued
Selection of Safe Contractors Continued
1.91
2.89
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
R
I
R
Yes No
1.91
2.89
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
R
I
R
Yes No
1.06
1.66
2.60
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
R
I
R
Less than 2.0 2.0 or greater None Set

49. ƒ Proactive Criteria
– Qualifications of safety staff
– Qualifications of project management team
– Quality of the overall safety program
ƒ Proactive Criteria
– Qualifications of safety staff
– Qualifications of project management team
– Quality of the overall safety program
Selection of Safe Contractors Continued
Selection of Safe Contractors Continued

50. Personnel qualifications reviewed when evaluating contractors safety
Selection of Safe Contractors Continued
Selection of Safe Contractors Continued
1.79
1.50
2.60
3.04
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
RIR
Yes No
Safety Staff Project Management Team

51. Selection of Safe Contractors Continued
Selection of Safe Contractors Continued
Number of proactive criteria used
1.58
2.45
3.07
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
RIR
3 2 or 1 None

52. Ranking of Importance of Safety in Contractor Selection (7 is most important)
Selection of Safe Contractors Continued
Selection of Safe Contractors Continued
1.69
2.33
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
RIR
6 or 7 5 or less

53. Contractual Safety Requirements
Contractual Safety Requirements

54. ƒ Key Requirements
– Contractor places at least one full-time safety
representative on the project
– Contractor submits the résumés of key safety
personnel for the owner’s approval
– Contractor provides specified minimum
training for the workers
– Contractor submits a site-specific safety plan
– Contractor submits a safety policy signed by its
CEO
ƒ Key Requirements
– Contractor places at least one full-time safety
representative on the project
– Contractor submits the résumés of key safety
personnel for the owner’s approval
– Contractor provides specified minimum
training for the workers
– Contractor submits a site-specific safety plan
– Contractor submits a safety policy signed by its
CEO
Contractual Safety Requirements Continued
Contractual Safety Requirements Continued

55. Contractual Safety Requirements Continued
Contractual Safety Requirements Continued
1.75
2.96
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
I
R
Yes No
1.75
2.96
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
I
R
Yes No
Contract requires at least one full
time safety professional on site
1.52
3.01
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
I
R Yes No
Owner approves contractor safety
professionals

56. Contractual Safety Requirements Continued
Contractual Safety Requirements Continued
Contractor provides specified minimum safety training to workers
Contractor submits a site-specific safety plan
Contractor submits a safety policy signed by CEO
1.33 1.32
1.22
1.94
2.30
1.96
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
RIR
Yes No

57. Contractual Safety Requirements Continued
Contractual Safety Requirements Continued
Number of key requirements included in the contract
1.22
1.99
2.77
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
RIR
5 3 or 4 1 or 2

58. Project Execution Safety Activities
Project Execution Safety Activities

59. „ Owner’s Safety Involvement Initiatives:
„ Pre-project development
„ Project safety planning
„ Participate in orientation program
„ Monitor contractor’s safety program
„ Maintain safety statistics
„ Participate in safety recognition program
„ Monitor key leading measures
Project Development and Execution
Safety Activities

60. „ Safety Program Components
• Emergency plan (medical and hazardous
materials)
• Daily JSA (Job Safety Analysis)
conducted on the project site
• Substance abuse program
z Specific safety training program
z Task specific PPE analysis
z Safety responsibility defined for all levels
z Emergency response team maintained on
the project
Project Execution Safety Activities
Continued

61. „ Safety Program Components continued:
z Prime contractor’s employees to have 10-hr
OSHA cards
z OSHA specific regulations
z Prime contractor’s supervisors have CPR
and First-Aid cards
z Training on the hazards related to the tasks
z Pre-project safety planning
z Conduct regular safety inspections
z Incident reporting and investigation
z Regular safety meetings
Project Execution Safety Activities
Continued

62. Project Execution Safety Activities
Continued
1.30 1.21 1.21
3.25
2.59
2.18
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
RIR
Yes No
Substance abuse program Daily JSA Emergency plan

63. Owner maintains injury statistics by each contractor
Project Execution Safety Activities
1.52
2.50
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
R
I
R
Yes No
1.52
2.50
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
R
I
R
Yes No
1.57
2.59
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
R
I
R
Yes No
Contractor injury statistics
included in owner's safety performance

64. Owner provides extra funds (outside of the contract) to promote project safety
Continued
Project Execution Safety Activities
1.65
2.39
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
RIR
Yes No

65. ƒ Safety orientation methods
– Contractor presentations
– Owner presentations
– Combination of both Owner and Contractor
presentations
ƒ Safety orientation methods
– Contractor presentations
– Owner presentations
– Combination of both Owner and Contractor
presentations
Continued
Project Execution Safety Activities

66. Who conducts
presentations/orientations?
Project Execution Safety Activities
1.56
1.89
3.11
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
I
R
Both Owner Contractor
1.56
1.89
3.11
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
I
R
Both Owner Contractor
1.66
3.20
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
I
R
Yes No
Owners require testing after
safety orientation.

67. ƒ Key measures monitored by owner
– Near misses
– Project inspections
ƒ Key measures monitored by owner
– Near misses
– Project inspections
Continued
Project Execution Safety Activities

68. Owner’s representative
regularly checks project near misses.
Project Execution Safety Activities
1.22
2.18
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
I
R
Yes No
1.22
2.18
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
I
R
Yes No
1.67
3.14
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
R
I
R
Yes No
Owner’s safety representative participates
In project safety inspections.

69. Continued
Project Execution Safety Activities
1.65
6.01
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
RIR
Both Neither
Owner participates in both monitoring of near misses and contractor safety inspections

70. ƒ Key Activities of Owner Involvement
– Participating in safety and/or toolbox
meetings
– Enforcing safety rules
– Reviewing safety performance on site
– Monitoring pre-task analysis programs
– Participating in safety recognition
programs
ƒ Key Activities of Owner Involvement
– Participating in safety and/or toolbox
meetings
– Enforcing safety rules
– Reviewing safety performance on site
– Monitoring pre-task analysis programs
– Participating in safety recognition
programs
Continued
Project Execution Safety Activities

71. Owner's representatives participate in safety and/or toolbox meetings
Continued
Project Execution Safety Activities
1.67
3.33
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
RIR
Yes No

72. Owner participates in the safety recognition program
Continued
Project Execution Safety Activities
1.61
3.29
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
RIR
Yes No

73. Total number of leading indicator responsibilities of the owner’s safety representatives
Continued
Project Execution Safety Activities
1.55
2.40
1.91
2.67
4.58
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
RIR
5 4 3 2 1

74. Continued
Project Execution Safety Activities
1.38
1.95
2.60
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
RIR
Zero Objective
greater than
zero
No objective

75. ƒ Each Contractor Has a Duty To Perform
ƒ Owner Influence Is Important
ƒ Safety benefits from good partnering
ƒ Each Contractor Has a Duty To Perform
ƒ Owner Influence Is Important
ƒ Safety benefits from good partnering
Contractor’s Perspective

76. Research Results are Clear
Research Results are Clear
ƒ Owner Involvement Significantly Influences
Project/Contractor Safety Performance
– Careful selection of contractor
– Contractual safety requirements
– Safety communication and involvement
– Monitor safety performance
– Participate in safety orientation
– Participate in incident investigation and
documentation
– Participating in physical safety inspections
– Participate in safety recognition program
ƒ Owner Involvement Significantly Influences
Project/Contractor Safety Performance
– Careful selection of contractor
– Contractual safety requirements
– Safety communication and involvement
– Monitor safety performance
– Participate in safety orientation
– Participate in incident investigation and
documentation
– Participating in physical safety inspections
– Participate in safety recognition program

77. Owner’s Influence on Construction Safety Score Card
Owner’s Influence on Construction Safety Score Card
Project Context:
(1) Does the project work one shift? ˆ Yˆ N
(2) Does the project work five days a week or less? ˆ Yˆ N
Selection of contractor:
(3) Is the TRIR requirement for the contractor selection less than 2.0? ˆ Y ˆ N
(4) Are the qualifications of the project team reviewed? ˆ Y ˆ N
(5) Are the qualifications of the safety staff reviewed? ˆ Y ˆ N
(6) Does the evaluation of each contractor’s safety performance make a difference in
awarding the contract? ˆ Y ˆ N
Contractual Safety Requirements:
(7) Does the project use a design-build contract? ˆ Y ˆ N
(8) Does the contract require the contractor to place at least one full-time safety
representaive on the project site? ˆ Y ˆ N
9) Does the contract require the contractor to submit all safety personnel résumés for
the owner’s approval? ˆ Y ˆ N
(10) Does the contract require the contractor to prepare a site specific safety plan?
ˆ Y ˆ N
(11) Does the contract require the contractor to submit a safety policy signed by its
CEO?
ˆ Y ˆ N
(12) Does the contract require the contractor to provide a minimum specified amount of
training to the construction workers? ˆ Y ˆ N
Contractor Safety Program Requirements:
Which of the following are required to be included in the contractor’s safety program?
(13) Contractor must prepare a plan for site emergencies ˆ Y ˆ N
(14) Contractor must conduct pre-task safety planning on the project site ˆ Y ˆ N
(15) Contractor must implement a substance abuse testing program ˆ Y ˆ N
Owner’s Involvement in Project Safety Management:
(16) Does the owner's safety representative investigate near misses? ˆ Y ˆ N
(17) Are injury statistics on the projects maintained separately on each contractor? ˆ Y ˆ N
(18) Are all project injuries included in the owner’s overall measure of safety performance? ˆ Y ˆ N
(19) The owner actively participates during worker safety orientation? ˆ Y ˆ N
(20) Comprehension of safety training is evaluated through testing? ˆ Y ˆ N
Which of the following activities are performed by the owner’s site safety representative?
(21) Enforcing safety rules and regulations ˆ Y ˆ N
(22) Monitoring of the implementation of pre-task planning ˆ Y ˆ N
(23) Participating in safety recognition programs ˆ Y ˆ N
(24) Participating in safety and/or tool box meetings ˆ Y ˆ N
(25) Does the owner set zero injury as its safety expectation before the commencement of site
work? ˆ Y ˆ N

78. How Influential Is Owner Involvement?
How Influential Is Owner Involvement?
0.86
1.95
4.6
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
Aggressive Owner
Involvement
(>85%)
Sample Mean Limited Owner
Involvement
(<45%)
0.86
1.95
4.6
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
Aggressive Owner
Involvement
(>85%)
Sample Mean Limited Owner
Involvement
(<45%)
46 injuries
per 1000
8 injuries
per 1000`
20 injuries
per 1000
RIR
() = Scorecard Results

79. Work in Progress
Work in Progress
ƒ Implementation Data Sheets
ƒ Education Modules “The How To “
ƒ Metrics(Assessment Tool)
ƒ Overtime Research
ƒ The Next Project Team Study
ƒ Implementation Data Sheets
ƒ Education Modules “The How To “
ƒ Metrics(Assessment Tool)
ƒ Overtime Research
ƒ The Next Project Team Study

80. The safety culture of a firm is
evident in everything it does. We
must be ever vigilant in our efforts
as we strive for Zero Accidents.
There is no Silver Bullet
Which practice is the most important to
achieving zero accidents?
Which practice is the most important to
achieving zero accidents?

81. NOTICE
IF YOU’RE NOT
CONFRONTING AT-RISK
BEHAVIOR…
YOU’RE REINFORCING IT.

82. The Stakes Are High
The Stakes Are High
Your personal
actions will make
a difference…
Your personal
actions will make
a difference…
Be a
Courageous
Safety
Leader
Be a
Be a
Courageous
Courageous
Safety
Safety
Leader
Leader