Construction Project Safety

<p>Preface ix<br /> <br /> 1 Introduction 1<br /> <br /> 1.1 Nature of Construction Operations 1<br /> <br /> 1.2 Importance of Safe Practices 3<br /> <br /> 1.3 Cost of Accidents 6<br /> <br /> 1.4 Causes of Accidents 7<br /> <br /> 1.5 Roles and Responsibilities 8<br /> <br /> 1.6 Accident Prevention 10<br /> <br /> 1.7 Ethics and Safety 12<br /> <br /> 1.8 Summary 12<br /> <br /> 1.9 Review Questions 13<br /> <br /> 1.10 Exercises 14<br /> <br /> 2 Worker Compensation and Injured Worker Management 15<br /> <br /> 2.1 Introduction 15<br /> <br /> 2.2 Overview of Workers Compensation Laws 16<br /> <br /> 2.3 Workers Compensation Insurance 17<br /> <br /> 2.4 Relationship to Labor Costs 19<br /> <br /> 2.5 Cost Reduction Strategies 21<br /> <br /> 2.6 Injured Worker Management 21<br /> <br /> 2.7 Summary 22<br /> <br /> 2.8 Review Questions 23<br /> <br /> 2.9 Exercises 23<br /> <br /> 3 Accident Prevention Program 25<br /> <br /> 3.1 Introduction 25<br /> <br /> 3.2 Company Commitment and Culture 26<br /> <br /> 3.3 Project Administration 29<br /> <br /> 3.4 Personal Protective Equipment 36<br /> <br /> 3.5 Phased Safety Planning 39<br /> <br /> 3.6 Technical Sections 41<br /> <br /> 3.7 Summary 45<br /> <br /> 3.8 Review Questions 45<br /> <br /> 3.9 Exercises 46<br /> <br /> 4 OSHA Compliance 47<br /> <br /> 4.1 History of the OSH Act 47<br /> <br /> 4.2 OSHA Standards and the General Duty Clause 48<br /> <br /> 4.3 OSHA Jurisdiction and State Programs 50<br /> <br /> 4.4 OSHA Record Keeping, Recording, Reporting, and Posting Requirements 52<br /> <br /> 4.5 OSHA Inspections and Citations 56<br /> <br /> 4.6 OSHA Services and Programs 59<br /> <br /> 4.7 Summary 59<br /> <br /> 4.8 Review Questions 60<br /> <br /> 4.9 Exercises 61<br /> <br /> 5 Safety for Project Start–Up 63<br /> <br /> 5.1 Project Overview 63<br /> <br /> 5.2 Preproject Planning 64<br /> <br /> 5.3 Phased Project–Specific Accident Prevention Plan 68<br /> <br /> 5.4 Site Mobilization 74<br /> <br /> 5.5 Summary 77<br /> <br /> 5.6 Review Questions 77<br /> <br /> 5.7 Exercises 78<br /> <br /> 6 Safety for Site Preparation, Earthwork, and Foundation 79<br /> <br /> 6.1 Introduction 79<br /> <br /> 6.2 Site Preparation 79<br /> <br /> 6.3 Excavation 82<br /> <br /> 6.4 Foundation Construction 85<br /> <br /> 6.5 Site Utilities 87<br /> <br /> 6.6 Other Site Work 89<br /> <br /> 6.7 Summary 90<br /> <br /> 6.8 Review Questions 91<br /> <br /> 6.9 Exercises 91<br /> <br /> 7 Safety for the Superstructure 93<br /> <br /> 7.1 Introduction 93<br /> <br /> 7.2 Masonry Construction 94<br /> <br /> 7.3 Steel Framing 105<br /> <br /> 7.4 Floor Construction 111<br /> <br /> 7.5 Summary 113<br /> <br /> 7.6 Review Questions 113<br /> <br /> 7.7 Exercises 113<br /> <br /> 8 Safety for the Exterior Enclosure 115<br /> <br /> 8.1 Introduction 115<br /> <br /> 8.2 Wood Stud Framing and Sheathing 115<br /> <br /> 8.3 Siding Installation 119<br /> <br /> 8.4 Glazing Installation 121<br /> <br /> 8.5 Roof Construction 121<br /> <br /> 8.6 Summary 124<br /> <br /> 8.7 Review Questions 124<br /> <br /> 8.8 Exercises 125<br /> <br /> 9 Safety for the Interior Construction 127<br /> <br /> 9.1 Introduction 127<br /> <br /> 9.2 MEP Rough–In 128<br /> <br /> 9.3 Wall and Ceiling Framing 134<br /> <br /> 9.4 Painting and Floor Covering 135<br /> <br /> 9.5 MEP Finish 137<br /> <br /> 9.6 Summary 137<br /> <br /> 9.7 Review Questions 138<br /> <br /> 9.8 Exercises 138<br /> <br /> 10 Safety for the Miscellaneous Work Items 139<br /> <br /> 10.1 Introduction 139<br /> <br /> 10.2 Fueling and Garbage Recycling Shelter 141<br /> <br /> 10.3 Landscaping 142<br /> <br /> 10.4 Artwork 144<br /> <br /> 10.5 Summary 146<br /> <br /> 10.6 Review Questions 146<br /> <br /> 10.7 Exercises 146<br /> <br /> Appendix A: Glossary 147<br /> <br /> Appendix B: Fire Station 39 151<br /> <br /> Appendix C: Project Schedule for Fire Station 39 163<br /> <br /> Appendix D: OSHA 1030 Topic Coverage 167<br /> <br /> Appendix E: Selected OSHA Requirements 169<br /> <br /> Index 265</p>