Members of the Safety and Health Team

Professional personnel Supervisors Employees and subcontractors Safety and health professionals

Safety and Health team in Construction

S&H Team sport

Managers and other professionals and safety

Developing job descriptions that make safety and health part of every employee's job Developing performance appraisal forms that contain safety and health criteria Rewarding safe behavior on the job by making it an important factor in promotions and pay raises Developing work procedures that emphasize safety and health Recognizing safe work behavior as part of company incentive programs Ensuring that the company has a comprehensive and effective safety and health program Keeping up-to-date with the latest OSHA standards and regulations relating to construction Effectively communicating safety and health information to all employees and contractors

Supervisors and Safety Training responsibilities of supervisors

Training should cover the following subjects:
Orientation to the organization's safety policy and principles General housekeeping procedures Emergency procedures Proper use of equipment Orientation to hazardous materials present and proper handling of the materials

Accident prevention responsibilities of Supervisors

Involve all employees in an ongoing hazard identication program Involve employees in developing safe job procedures Teach employees how to properly use personal protective equipment and monitor to make sure they do. Teach employees good housekeeping practices and require adherence to these practices Teach employees the fundamentals of safe work practices (i.e. safe lifting, proper dress, use of safety glasses)

Accident investigation and reporting

Accident Report - a comprehensive summary of all the pertinent facts about an accident Several rules in writing accident reports Be brief and stick to the facts Be objective and impartial Be comprehensive: do not leave out facts State clearly what employees and what equipment were involved List any procedures, processes, or precautions that were not being observed at the time of the accident List causal factors and any contributing factors Make brief, clear, concise recommendations for corrective measures

Why do accidents happen in construction?

Physical hazards Environmental hazards Human factors No safety regulations / poor safety regulations Poor communication within, between, and among the various trades working at a construction site

Accident causation theories

Domino theory of accident causation Human factors theory of accident causation Accident/incident theory of accident causation Epidemiological theory of accident causation Systems theory of accident causation Combination theory of accident causation Behavioral theory of accident causation

Coverage of MT exams
Overview of the construction industry Cost of accidents Role of construction personnel in safety Accident causation theories

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ES10B : Accident Causation Theories