O'Brien Construction Sample Safety Plan: Address & Location
O'Brien Construction Sample Safety Plan: Address & Location
O'Brien Construction Sample Safety Plan: Address & Location
Table of Contents
1) Introduction
a) Safety & Health Policy Statement 4
b) Safety & Health Objective 4
c) Project Employee Responsibilities 5
3) General Safety
a) PPE 15
b) Moving equipment 16
c) Excavating 16
d) Crane & Rigging Safety 17
e) Fall Protection 17
f) Electrical 18
g) Scaffolding Safety 19
h) Ladder Safety 19
i) Aerial Work Platforms 20
j) Housekeeping…………………………………………………………………………………….20
k) Site Work 21
l) Concrete 21
m) Steel Erection 21
n) Block Masonry 21
o) Truss & Deck Framing 22
p) Window Installation 22
q) Roofing Shingles 23
r) Drywall 23
s) Paint Primer 23
t) Elevator 24
u) Emergency Evacuation Route 25
v) Site Logistics Plan 25
w) Map of Nearest Hospital 26
4) OCC Policies
a) Sexual Harassment Policy 27
b) Drug Free Workplace 27
Timothy W. O’Brien
President
O'Brien Construction Co., Inc. (OCC) plans to enhance worker safety and health through
the following:
1. Using a designated qualified safety person to administer the program.
2. Making regular job site safety inspections:
a. Periodic safety inspections by OCC safety coordinator.
b. Mandatory weekly meetings between project superintendent and
subcontractors.
c. Weekly toolbox safety talks signed and submitted by all subcontractors.
Toolbox Talks shall consist of topics relevant to the project & timely in its work
sequence.
d. Address safety concerns through Pre-task planning & education.
Project Manager- must lead project team by setting an example for safety awareness as
well as developing, communicating and supervising the safety program. The project
manager must enforce and set the tone for all safety related issues during and prior to
the planning of each project phase. They must provide leadership and show
commitment to a safe and healthy environment. Responsibilities shall include reviewing
inspection reports, safety meeting reports and addressing health and safety issues on
the jobsite.
Superintendent- must lead, oversee and manage all site work, including safety. The
superintendent must ensure that safety procedures are applied in an effective manner
and that all employees are conforming to established rules and regulations. Duties
include establishing a pre-job assessment prior to the start of the project, ensuring site
foremen comply with safety regulations, conducting safety orientations for all new
employees, reviewing all incident & corrective action reports, pre-task plans and
enforcing disciplinary action when necessary. The superintendent will also work with the
site safety representative overseeing regular site inspections, developing a site-specific
emergency plan and implementing weekly tool box topics with subcontractors.
Site Safety Representative- will act as the designated safety manager and will inspect
the jobsite weekly, conducting safety inspections. Responsibilities include providing
education and training opportunities to all employees, conducting safety audits,
discussing & providing weekly tool box topics, developing an emergency action plan and
procedures, reviewing all safety programs and safety data sheets (SDS), scheduling
Pre-Task planning meetings & overseeing implementation, issuing violation notices,
issuing corrective action reports, and managing the AGC/ MIOSHA alliance program.
Jobsite Inspections
1. OCC Site Safety Representative will conduct weekly site inspections, and review all
safety documents (pre-task plan, crane plan, etc.).
2. Subcontractors shall perform daily safety inspections of their work area and
equipment per MIOSHA requirements.
3. After inspecting a job site/work area, the site safety representative and
superintendent will identify and evaluate all potential hazards for:
a. Possibility for severe injury.
b. Probability of accident occurrence.
4. This site safety representative will also consider the skill and knowledge level
demonstrated by exposed workers.
5. This site safety representative shall then take the following actions:
a. Discuss all hazards with the necessary parties.
b. Explain appropriate recommendations and precautions.
c. Assist with any necessary training (i.e. provide appropriate Tool Box Talks), in
accordance with the level of hazard.
d. Issue citations & corrective actions.
6. Records shall be maintained for all recommendations, precautions, and training for
each hazard identified.
7. All incidents, regardless of severity, will be discussed at the next project safety
meeting, with an emphasis on eliminating future occurrences.
5. Smoking is prohibited in all OCC projects. Fines may be imposed and contracts
terminated for repeat offenders.
6. OCC must establish and maintain a means of proper egress, and all exits must be
marked by a readily visible sign.
7. Fire Extinguishers must comply with the following:
a. Readily available every 3,000sf.
b. Require an monthly inspection tag. Any defective device must be removed
from service immediately.
c. Shall be located & labeled so it can be readily seen and accessible along
normal paths of travel. In multi-story buildings, at least one extinguisher must be
adjacent to a stairway.
1. Hazard Determination
a. SDS supplied by the subcontractors and manufacturers shall be utilized in
identifying hazardous materials.
b. Subcontractors must submit all appropriate MSDS documentation to OCC
office prior to beginning work on project site.
2. Labeling
a. All containers on the jobsite shall be properly labeled by the responsible
subcontractor.
b. All labels shall clearly indicate:
1. Identity
2. Hazard
3. Precautionary Statement
4. Name and address of responsible party
3. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
a. SDS for all hazardous chemicals to which employees may be exposed will be
kept at the corporate office and the jobsite field office.
b. SDS will be available for review to all workers and employees. Copies will be
available upon request within a reasonable time at the OCC field office.
c. Notification of new or revised MSDS shall be posted per MIOSHA guidelines
4. Employee Information
a. All known hazardous substances present on the site and location of SDS shall
be disclosed to the workers in the mandatory Project Safety Orientation.
b. When workers are required to perform work in areas known to contain
hazardous materials, it is the subcontractor’s responsibility to identify:
1. Specific chemical hazards.
2. Protection/safety measures the employee is required to take to lessen
risks.
3. Potential hazard reduction measures
c. OCC will work with the subcontractor to the greatest extent feasible to limit
exposure to the hazard(s).
5. Training
a. Employers must provide employees with effective information and training on
hazardous chemicals in their work area, and whenever a new hazardous
chemical is introduced.
b. Employees are required to wear and have appropriate training on PPE
associated with each hazardous chemical being used.
Tool box talks will be conducted weekly by the site Safety Representative or Project
Superintendent. Tool box topics should be relevant to the construction activities taking
place on the jobsite. The project superintendent will distribute and collect a signed sheet
from each subcontractor each week. Foremen have the responsibility of reviewing this
document with their crew members and submitting a signed copy to the project
superintendent.
Safety Rules
ALL OCC SAFETY RULES MUST BE OBEYED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT
IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
1.No firearms, weapons, or explosives are allowed on the jobsite. Concealed Weapons
Permits (CCW) do not apply to this jobsite. Police will be notified to remove any
individual who is in violation of this policy.
2. Smoking is prohibited within project building(s), construction office(s), and all other
facilities related to this project. Smoking is only allowed at locations as determined by
OCC supervision.
3. Hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, and high visibility vests or shirts are required
to be worn 100% of the time while on OCC jobsites. All other Personal Protection
Equipment (PPE) shall be worn as required by MIOSHA standards.
4. Precautions should be taken to prevent burns, including sunburn. See medical
attention for any serious burn received.
5. The use of illegal drugs or alcohol while on the project shall be cause for removal
from the project. Inform your supervisor if taking strong prescription drugs that warn
against driving or using machinery. The Safety/Drug Testing Policy has NOT changed
due to the legalized prescription marijuana law.
6. Any worker suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or is found to
have caused an accident may be subject to screening.
7. Defacing or damaging jobsite facilities is forbidden. Anyone caught committing these
acts may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
8. Do not perform work that you are physically or mentally unable to perform.
9. Lift correctly - with legs, not back. If load is too heavy, GET HELP. Stay fit. Control
your weight. Do stretching exercises. Approximately twenty percent of all construction
related injuries result from lifting materials.
10. Only trained operators shall be allowed to operate equipment. Operators shall
provide a copy of their license to the superintendent prior to starting work and should
have it available upon request anytime thereafter. Personnel other than the operator
are not allowed on equipment unless the piece of equipment is specifically designed for
passengers or as dictated by MIOSHA standards.
11. Proper instruction in the use of power tools is required
12. Do not remove, displace, damage, or destroy any safety device or safeguard
furnished or provided for use on or with the tool, nor interfere with the use thereof.
13. Gasoline powered equipment is NOT to be operated in any enclosed buildings
without proper ventilation.
14. Do not enter barricade areas unless trained and authorized to do so and utilizing
proper PPE. Barricade areas include, but are not limited to:
a. Caution or Danger tape of any color,
b. Guardrails,
c. Rope or Cables,
d. Visual markings, including signage and paint.
15. When working around operating equipment, stay in sight of the operator. If you
can’t see them, they can’t see you.
16. It is the subcontractor’s responsibility to follow all required manufacturer and
MIOSHA guidelines when servicing, repairing, adjusting, fueling, or lubricating tools or
equipment.
17. Subcontractors shall inspect all extension cords before use. Discard any damaged
cords. OCC reserves the right to remove any extension cords it deems unsafe.
18. GFCI shall be installed at all temporary power sources.
19. The throwing of trash, tools, material, etc. from windows is prohibited due to risk of
injury to workers below.
20. Report all chemical and oil spills, and any suspected hazardous materials to OCC
supervision.
21. Stairwells, corridors & work areas shall be properly illuminated with either temporary
or permanent lighting.
Safety Discipline
1. First offence: OCC project supervision shall give verbal warning to the offending
party and record the name and company of the offender. A record of this incident
should be included in the superintendent’s daily report.
2. Second offence: OCC project supervision shall give written violation to offender and
crew foreman, record the name and company of the offender, and send copy of written
notice to the proper authority of the offending party’s company with a copy to the OCC
project manager. A record of this incident shall be included in the superintendent’s daily
report. This written violation may carry a monetary penalty that can be deducted from
the subcontractors contract amount.
3. Third offence: OCC project supervision shall have offending party removed from the
jobsite, and this party shall be banned from this site for the duration of the project. A
written report shall be sent to the proper authority of the offending party’s company
with a copy to the OCC project manager and the company President. A record of this
incident shall be included in the superintendent’s daily report. This written violation may
carry a monetary penalty that can be deducted from the subcontractor’s contract
amount.
4. Committing unsafe acts and or practices that are considered Immediately Dangerous
to Life and Health (IDLH) may result in immediate termination from the project.
and issuance of fines to the subcontractor. O’Brien Construction Company reserves the
right to terminate a contractor for IDLH safety violations. IDLH safety violations may
aforementioned items tend to be the most common. However, if workers fail to follow
safe work practices not covered by this policy, disciplinary action and or fine will be
GENERAL SAFETY
Moving Equipment
1. All operating equipment shall be equipped with rollover guards per MIOSHA
standards.
2. Operating equipment shall be equipped with a audible notifications, strobes and/or
beacons per manufacturers requirements.
3. A spotter is required whenever a vehicle has a restricted view while operating on
site.
4. Properly set-up barricades or traffic control zones when operating equipment near
public roadways. When construction activities are at a peak level, the use of a
spotter/traffic controller is permitted to help direct and control traffic.
5. Sub-contractors are required to conduct daily inspections of all equipment.
6. Employees assigned to traffic control duties must wear high visibility clothing per
MIOSHA standards.
Excavating/ Site Utilities
1. The competent person must inspect the excavation:
a. Daily before work activities commences.
4. Ladders shall be provided at least every 25 feet for access to trenches exceeding 4
feet in depth.
5. Material and spoil piles shall be kept a minimum of 2 feet away from the edge of a
trench.
6. All open holes, trenches, and excavations shall be barricaded and clearly marked to
alert the public and other workers in the area.
7. Excavations and trenches may be confined spaces where air monitoring could be
required.
8. All vehicles hauling soil from site must pull into site and turn around.
9. During construction and installation of elevator, subcontractor must properly
barricade and secure pit area.
Fall Protection
1. Fall protection systems are required when exposed to heights of 6’ or more.
Systems include:
a. Guardrails
b. Safety nets
All systems must be inspected, constructed and installed per MIOSHA requirements.
Electrical
1. All temporary outlets must be equipped with GFCI’s and electric receptacles.
2. Cords and tools must be inspected on a daily basis. If the insulation or casing of the
cord is damaged, or the ground prong is missing, the cord will be cut by project
supervision.
3. All cords must be 3 prong heavy duty cords and be protected from indoor/ outdoor
traffic.
4. Portable generators must be provided with ground fault circuit interrupters.
5. Temporary lighting must be protected with safety guards.
6. Stairwells, corridors & work areas shall be properly illuminated with either temporary
or permanent lighting.
Scaffolding Safety
1. Must be included in a Pre-Task plan.
2. All scaffolds must be erected and inspected daily by a competent person per MIOSHA
standards.
3. Each work level of the scaffold system shall be full planked and overhang the end
supports by a minimum of 6 inches and a maximum of 12 inches. Planking which does
not meet this requirement must be cleated.
4. The scaffold system must have a ladder provided for access. Climbing the bracing is
not acceptable unless the system has a built-in ladder for that purpose.
5. Scaffolding height must never exceed 4 times their minimum base dimension. If this
is exceeded, the scaffold must be tied into the structure.
6. All working and walking levels must be fully planked and not overloaded.
7. Planks must be scaffold grade lumber. Cracks shall not penetrate more than 12
inches.
8. Riding of wheeled scaffolding is prohibited.
9. The footing or anchorage for scaffolds must be sound, rigid and capable of carrying
the maximum intended load without settling or displacement.
Ladder Safety
1. Only type 1A ladders with a heavy duty rating are required.
2. No painted or aluminum ladders are allowed on site.
3. All ladders must extend a minimum of three (3) feet above the landing and be
secured. If the ladder cannot be secured, it must be held at the bottom by another
worker.
4. Keep ladder bases clear from debris, hoses, wire, materials, etc.
5. Use the “four and one” rule when positioning a ladder – one foot of base for every
four feet of height.
6. Step ladders must be fully extended and locked into place. Placement shall be on
stable surfaces.
7. Workers shall not straddle or stand on the top two rungs of a ladder, and shall work
facing the ladder.
4. All employees must wear a body harness and be tied off inside the basket when
elevated at all times.
Housekeeping
2. Subcontractors must properly store and secure all work material and equipment.
Site Work
1. Employees must wear proper PPE.
2. Subcontractors must maintain a clear path through the jobsite.
3. Storing of materials and goods will be located in a way as to prevent site congestion.
Concrete
1. All exposed rebar will be capped, or covered to protect against impalement or injury.
2. Employees operating equipment such as vibrators, pump nozzles, and/ or buggies
will wear appropriate clothing and PPE, such as boots, eye protection and hearing
protection. Long sleeve shirts will be worn to protect against the exposure of concrete.
3. Concrete contractor must appropriately barricade working area during concrete
forming and after concrete has been poured.
4. Material used for formwork must be removed and properly disposed of.
Subcontractor will remove all debris and conduct a cleanup of the work area daily.
Steel Erection
1. Subcontractor must conduct a pre-task analysis with the superintendent before all
overhead hoisting activities take place.
2. The area of erection must be securely barricaded. If necessary, a controlled access
zone may be permitted.
3. All steel erectors must wear appropriate PPE, including fall protection at heights
greater than 6 feet and a face mask when welding.
4. Contractor must provide the following when using a crane
A. Crane operator certification
B. Crane plan, including staging area, swing radius and required barricades.
Block Masonry
1. Mason contractor must provide, if applicable, wall bracing plan prior to start of work
2. Competent person (foreman) must conduct daily inspections of scaffold equipment
3. Employees working within restricted fall zone must be trained and certified to work
in restricted fall zone area.
4. Masonry block walls at heights of 8 feet or greater, not tied into the structure, must
be adequately braced, per MIOSHA standards.
5. Restricted fall zone areas must be established prior to the construction of the wall,
and will be restricted to employees who are actively engaged in constructing the wall.
1. All walkways and working surfaces must be clear of debris to prevent tripping
hazards.
2. Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE, including fall protection at heights
greater than 6 feet.
5. Contractor must barricade crane swing radius when loading and setting trusses in
place.
Window Installation
1. Prior to the installation of any window, the contractor must conduct a written pre-
task analysis with the superintendent.
2. All window openings require a guardrail if the window sill measures a height below
39” and a width greater than 18”.
3. When installing windows on the upper floors, the area below (ground level) must be
properly barricaded.
4. Employees are required to wear a personal fall arrest system when installing
windows on the upper floors.
Roofing
1. Employees are required to use a method of fall protection. Slide guards are no
longer permissible.
2. Employees are restricted from throwing material from roof. Contractor must set up
a drop zone, which requires a barricade and a spotter.
3. Employees working on roofs must wear appropriate footwear that provides good
traction.
4. Working surfaces must be free of tripping hazards (tools, cords, etc.) and must be
clean to prevent material from falling below.
6. Employees must have proper and safe access to roofing surface. The use of any
temporary ladder must be constructed per MIOSHA standards and properly secured to
prevent movement.
7. Employees should refrain from working on the roof during inclement weather
conditions.
Drywall
Paint Primer
2. Employees must wear appropriate work attire and PPE, including face masks/
respirators when spraying paint. A written respiratory program is required as well.
4. While painting/ priming, contractor must make sure work area is properly ventilated.
6. Properly store all paint material, and dispose of empty paint buckets daily.
Elevator Installation
1. During initial construction, elevator pit area should be properly barricaded and
clearly labeled with high visibility paint.
3. Employees working near open elevator shafts are required to wear a personal fall
arrest system.
Discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of the person's sex is
strictly prohibited. Sexual harassment is a violation of state and federal law and will not
be tolerated.
Any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
3. Such conduct has either the purpose or effect of interfering with a person's
work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work
environment.
Any employee or applicant who feels that he or she has been subjected to sexual
harassment should report any incidents of sexual harassment to his or her supervisor,
or any member of management, without fear of reprisal.
The totality of the circumstances, the nature of the alleged harassment and the context
in which the alleged incidents occurred will be investigated in determining whether
alleged conduct constitutes sexual harassment. Every reasonable effort will be made to
maintain confidentiality.
Violation of this policy can result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
The Drug-Free Workplace Act specifically requires O'Brien Construction, Co., Inc. to
notify each employee that, as a condition of employment, each employee must:
Any employee who violates this company policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up
to and including termination of employment.
O’Brien Construction Co., Inc.’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy prohibits employees from
engaging in any of the following activities:
7. Failure to notify the company of any conviction under criminal drug statutes
for a workplace offense within five days of the conviction;