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implement, maintain, and improve safety and health programs. A general self-evaluation tool can be found on the recommended practices Web page. It can be tailored to your construction site to track your progress and document how you have implemented (or will implement) each action item.
The information, tools, and resources provided in these Construction Industry web pages are designed to assist those in the industry - whether worker or employer - to identify, reduce, and eliminate construction-related hazards.
OSHA Construction eTool: Safety & Health Program Component; Request a free on-site consultation. OSHA On-site Consultation Program; Review OSHA's Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs in Construction.
Cranes and Derricks in Construction — See Subpart CC Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety Subpart O - Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations
Contractors and employers who do construction work must comply with standards in 29 CFR 1926. Subpart C, General Safety and Health Provisions, as well as other specific sections of these standards, include the responsibilities for each contractor/employer to initiate and maintain injury and illness prevention programs, provide
OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry: This course covers OSHA standards, policies, and procedures in the construction industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA construction standards, construction safety and health principles, and special emphasis on those areas which are most ...
Despite its high fatality rate, construction can be a safe occupation when workers are aware of the hazards, and their employer implements an effective Safety and Health Program. There are numerous hazards that can lead to serious injury in the construction industry.
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 OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
Most of the videos are 2 to 4 minutes long, presented in clear, easily accessible vocabulary, and show common construction worksite activities. The videos may be used for employer and worker training.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Stairways Hazard: Slips, trips and falls on stairways are a major source of injuries and fatalities among construction workers. Solutions: • Stairway treads and walkways must be free of dangerous objects, debris and materials. • Slippery conditions on stairways and walk-ways must be corrected ...