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Richard Hislop discusses elements of an effective construction safety program in a 2005 document. He notes that there is no single solution and management commitment is paramount. Some key elements of a safety program include planning, training, worker involvement, and subcontractor management. A good program also evaluates contractors based on their safety records and programs. The document emphasizes the importance of a strong safety culture where all workers have stop-work authority if they see imminent dangers.
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Construction Safety by Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource
- 1. Richard Hislop Construction Safety hislop@slac.stanford.edu April 7, 2005 1 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY Richard Hislop
- 2. Richard Hislop Construction Safety hislop@slac.stanford.edu April 7, 2005 2 Construction Safety What are the Elements of an Effective Construction Safety Program ?
- 3. Richard Hislop Construction Safety hislop@slac.stanford.edu April 7, 2005 3 THE SILVER BULLET There is no single “silver bullet” to achieve good safety performance. Of course, it is readily agreed that management commitment is of paramount importance.
- 4. Richard Hislop Construction Safety hislop@slac.stanford.edu April 7, 2005 4 “And, the safety management fad for this week is . . . ”
- 5. Richard Hislop Construction Safety hislop@slac.stanford.edu April 7, 2005 5 Safety Arsenal Management Commitment Staffing for safety Planning: pre-project and pre-task Safety education: orientation and specialized training Worker involvement Evaluation and recognition/reward Subcontract management Accident/incident investigations Drug and alcohol testing
- 6. Richard Hislop Construction Safety hislop@slac.stanford.edu April 7, 2005 6 Construction Safety • What Makes a Safe Site? This is not the attitude one wants of a General Contractor ! Why eliminate hazards when you can buy Personal Protective Equipment ?
- 7. Richard Hislop Construction Safety hislop@slac.stanford.edu April 7, 2005 7 ‘Best Value’ contractor selection includes the following technical criteria: Workers Compensation Rates OSHA Incidence Rates Safety Program Quality: Certified Safety Professional Construction Safety Supervisor Injury prevention program Hazards Analysis Task-specific hazards analyses Corrective action system Safety training
- 8. Richard Hislop Construction Safety hislop@slac.stanford.edu April 7, 2005 8 Safety Infrastructure • Contract Award – Evaluation of Contractor Key Personnel • Construction Manager • Superintendent • Certified Safety Professional • Construction Safety Supervisor
- 9. Richard Hislop Construction Safety hislop@slac.stanford.edu April 7, 2005 9 Construction Safety • Contract Oversight – Definition of LCLS Practices • Construction Procedures Guidelines – LCLS – GC Interface • Safety Training of Project Personnel
- 10. Richard Hislop Construction Safety hislop@slac.stanford.edu April 7, 2005 10 Safety Responsibility • An important example: Stop-Work Authority All employees (and contractors and guests) have stop-work authority & responsibility. – No-fault program – If ‘imminent danger’ is present: • Alert the affected employee(s); and • Request that work be stopped. • Call 911 to report the incident. • Notify the immediate supervisor/responsible manager.
- 11. Richard Hislop Construction Safety hislop@slac.stanford.edu April 7, 2005 11 Construction Safety • Contract Oversight – Definition of LCLS Practices • Construction Procedures Guidelines – LCLS – GC Interface • Safety Training of Project Personnel – Retention of an Experienced UTR – Project safety experience to be communicated to Line Management regularly.
- 12. Richard Hislop Construction Safety hislop@slac.stanford.edu April 7, 2005 12
- 13. Richard Hislop Construction Safety hislop@slac.stanford.edu April 7, 2005 13 GETTING TO ZERO Committed and Credible Safety Advocate Safety – A Core Concept Pre-Task Planning RDH “Safety is not a priority, it is a precondition.”
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- <number> Committed and Credible Safety Advocate – The members attending this conference are undoubtedly committed or they wouldn’t be at this conference. Credibility, that must be earned. Safety – A Core Concept – We have all worked for organizations whose management claims that Safety is Number One. That’s not what we are talking about here. A Core Concept is one that is a fundamental tenant of business. Owners all recognize that Profitability is a Core Concept. Unless the organization happens to be a government entity or a philanthropic organ a business must make a profit to continue to exist. That’s a Core Concept. Many profitable organizations have achieved that status through the recognition of the contribution that safety makes to profitability and have embraced Safety as a Core Concept. Safety is not Number 1 or Number 2, safety is an integral part of the way they do business. Daily Work Plan – This is the mechanism by which safety is included in the work process in the field.