Safety Program at Cleveland Construction

Importance of Safety

• Integral part of company culture
• Contributes to success and competitive edge
• Reduces business costs
• Protects employees from injury and disruption of family life
• "Team Safety" concept emphasizes joint responsibility of employer and employee

Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

• Identify and neutralize potential hazards before they cause accidents
• Conduct daily workplace and task examinations
• Focuses on relationships between worker, task, tools, and environment

Role of OSHA

• Regulates workplace safety
• Defines "competent persons" who can identify and correct hazards

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Required PPE

• Hardhats: Issued and must be worn at all times. Inspect daily.
• Safety Glasses: Protect against debris. Several types for different light conditions.
• Clothing: Must wear suitable clothing; no loose attire. High-visibility vests or shirts.

Task-Specific PPE

• Hearing Protection: Necessary for loud tasks
• Respiratory Protection: Voluntary use N95 masks for dust
• Hand Protection: Various gloves for different tasks
• Face Shields: Used with safety glasses. Mandatory during high-debris tasks
• Safety Harness: Inspect and wear correctly; detailed donning steps provided

Fall Protection

• Leading cause of fatalities in construction
• Use guardrails, safety nets, or fall arrest systems for potential falls of 6 feet or more
• Detailed description and use of Full body harness, Lifelines, and Anchor Points
• Methods to prevent falls on the same level

Elevated Work Platforms

• Include ladders, scaffolds, personnel lifts, and stilts
• Ladders: Extending 3 feet above surface; proper use and storage
• Scaffolds: Fall protection required above 10 feet; proper setup
• Personnel Lifts: Boom lifts & Scissor lifts have specific fall protection requirements

Ladder Safety

• Maintain three points of contact; use proper type and size
• Ensure clear top and bottom areas

Scaffold Safety

• Training required
• Fall protection above 10 feet
• Mobile scaffolds need wheel locks; debris-free surface

Lift Safety

• Read manuals; inspect equipment
• Ensure clear overhead and surrounding areas

Material Handling and Storage

• Proper manual lifting techniques
• Six rules for material storage: weight limits, clear passageways, stable surfaces, traffic areas, securing materials, and distance from edges/openings
• Special precautions for mechanical handling

Manual Handling Preparation

• Stretch and warm up
• Clean and inspect materials; use appropriate lifting techniques

Mechanical Handling

• Understand capacities of equipment

Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Operations

• Avoid blind spots; wear high-visibility vests
• Safety checks for alarms and seatbelts

Power Tools and Electrical Safety

• Read manufacturer instructions
• Safety checks and maintenance, especially for powder actuated tools
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) use with extension cords

Powder Actuated Tools

• Require training; treat as firearms
• Follow 6 listed precautions for safety

General Power Tool Safety

• Inspect before use; follow manual
• Secure materials; avoid accidental starts

Electrical Safety

• Inspect cords daily; no electrocution risks
• Cords must be undamaged and properly used

Hazard Communication Program (HazCom)

• Worker right-to-know
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS): location and importance
• Label requirements
• Response to hazardous exposure

Fire Protection

• Fire extinguisher types (ABC)
• Use PASS technique: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
• Evacuation procedures and hot works permit necessity

Fire Causes and Response

• Common activities causing fire
• Sound alarm and evacuate if necessary; don't attempt to fight large fires

Conclusion

• Emphasis on daily safety practices
• Continual vigilance and responsibility
• Supervisors and Safety Department as resources
• Team responsibility for overall safety