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Construction work consists of a broad spectrum of
activities, many of which are inherently dangerous. The following links,
organized by topic, provide
resources to assist professional managers in creating a safer work
environment.
Asbestos
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Asbestos. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page. Provides safety and health information
relative to asbestos in the construction industry. The heaviest asbestos exposures occur in the construction industry, particularly during the removal
of asbestos during renovation or demolition.
- Respiratory
Protection. OSHA eTool. Helps employers and employees comply with the OSHA
Respirator Standard.
Contains helpful information on how to select a respirator appropriate
to the exposure hazard, and how to develop a change schedule for gas/vapor
cartridges.
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The Asbestos Advisor 2.0. OSHA Expert System. Provides an introduction to the scope and logic of the
regulation for the general industry, shipbuilding, and construction.
- 29 CFR 1926.1101
- OSHA's Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry. OSHA Slide Presentation, 80 slides. Addresses
asbestos exposure in the workplace, including regulated areas, exposure
assessments and monitoring, methods of compliance, respiratory protection, etc.
Concrete and Masonry
- Concrete and Concrete Products - Manufacturing and Construction. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
- Silica, Crystalline. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
- Respiratory
Protection. OSHA eTool. Helps employers and employees comply with the OSHA Respirator Standard.
Contains helpful information on how to select a respirator appropriate
to the exposure hazard, and how to develop a change schedule for gas/vapor
cartridges.
- Silica.
OSHA eTool. Helps employers
determine if silica exposure is present in the workplace, obtain a
measurement of the silica concentration, determine if there is more silica
than OSHA allows, and take appropriate measures for protection.
Cranes, Hoists, and Derricks
- Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
- Steel
Erection. OSHA eTool. Contains a module specific to the regulations in the revised steel erection
standard that apply to hoisting and rigging.
- Crane
Safety for the Site Superintendent. OSHA Video, (1992), 8 minutes.
Links to a video that discusses some of the hazards and risks involved in crane operations and
identifies information managers should be familiar with if cranes are operating on their site.
Electrical Hazards
- Electrical. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
- Construction. OSHA eTool.
- Electrical Incidents. Looks at electrical hazards on the construction site,
from overhead power lines to ground-fault protection. Includes
background information describing how electricity works and the kinds of
human injuries it can cause.
- Ground-Fault
Protection on Construction Sites. OSHA Video, (1982), 14 minutes. Links
to a video that provides information about shock and electrocution hazards and how these can be reduced through proper grounding.
Emergency Preparedness
Fall Protection
- Fall Protection. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page. Provides safety and health information relevant to
fall protection in the construction workplace. Each year, falls consistently account for the greatest number of fatalities
in the construction industry.
- Construction. OSHA eTool.
- Falls. Addresses fall hazards common to construction, including
ladders, unguarded steel rebar, and unprotected sides, wall
openings and floor holes.
- Steel Erection. OSHA eTool.
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What's the Fall Distance? OSHA Video, (1998, July), 22 minutes. Links to a
video that introduces the viewer to fall distance calculations
for personal fall arrest systems. Also includes information about anchor points,
lanyard types, lanyard reach, and various harness types.
Recordkeeping
Safety and Health Management
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Safety & Health Management Systems. OSHA eTool. Use this eTool to discover the benefits of
safety and health programs and to learn how to implement them in your business.
- $afety
Pays Program. OSHA, (2007, December). Assists employers in estimating the
costs of occupational injuries and illnesses and the impact on a company's
profitability.
- Construction
Safety: Choice or Chance. OSHA Video, (2000, April), 15 minutes. Links to a
video that highlights the four leading causes
of fatalities on construction sites and stresses the responsibility for safety
as a joint effort of government, management, and employees.
Scaffolding
- Scaffolding. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
- Scaffolding.
OSHA eTool. Provides a comprehensive look at the OSHA Scaffolding Standard, with animations to help highlight key concepts, a
slide presentation, and supplemental information on planking.
- Construction. OSHA eTool.
- Falls. Includes a page on the hazards of improper scaffold
construction.
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Pump Jack/Ladder Jack Scaffold Photo Compliance Guide. OSHA, (1998, March). Introduces a slide presentation created to help the residential
construction industry more easily understand the OSHA pump jack and ladder jack standards.
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1926.450 - Subpart L Scaffolds. OSHA Slide Presentation, 21 slides. Provides slides presenting
information on OSHA scaffold standard and general requirements for all scaffolds.
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A Basic Look at Scaffolding for Compliance Officers. OSHA Video, (2000, February), 18 minutes. Links to a video that looks at some
of the most commonly used types of scaffolds, associated hazards, and erection procedures.
Trenching/Excavation
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Trenching and Excavation - Construction. OSHA Safety and Health Topics
Page. Provides safety and health information relevant to trenching and excavation.
Excavating is recognized as one of the most hazardous construction operations.
- Construction. OSHA eTool.
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