Construction Site Safety A Guide for Managing Contractors [Hardcover]

An important part of an organization's overall safety and health program involves safety management for contractors. A contractor with a poor safety program can adversely affect quality, productivity, schedules, and overall cost. This book explains how to manage project safety and improve the odds of an injury-free workplace.

If project managers are to apply their judgment wisely, they need to know the rationale for each requirement, and how to implement it. They must know what is to be done, who is to do it, and when and how it should be done. The author considers all these factors.

Construction Site Safety addresses the fundamental elements of a successful construction safety program. The author explains the industry trends and best practices that enable job site managers or field engineers to understand the necessary steps to ensure that contractors have and follow safety guidelines.

FeaturesSafety in Construction
Introduction
Changes in the Industry
Industry Trends and Challenges
Involvement and Safety
Risks of Using Contracted Services
Compliance Expectations
Who Pays
Establishing a Safety Program
Planning
Cost of a Safety Program
Cost of not Having a Safety Program
Legal Requirements
Contractor Selection
Safety Programs
Introduction
Due Diligence
Documenting the Safety Program
Responsibility and Accountability
Reinforcement (Discipline)
Inspecting
Training
Accident Reporting & Investigations
Housekeeping
Substance Abuse Program
Emergency Procedures
Conclusion
Safety in The Construction Process
Introduction
Engineering and Design Phase (Step 1)
Procurement/Contracting Phase (Step 2)
Work/Construction Phase (Step 3)
Conclusion
Roles and Responsibilities
Introduction
How is a Safe Job Established?
Safety ManlÓ)