Site accident prevention for construction activities

Scope

An effective site accident prevention program includes provisions for the systematic identification, evaluation, and prevention or control of general workplace hazards, specific job hazards, and potential hazards that may arise from foreseeable conditions.

Regulatory citations

• Non-mandatory guidelines are found in the Federal Register dated January 26, 1989, pages 3094-3916.

Key definitions

• Safety and health program: Non-mandatory guidelines to promote employee safety and health that includes the following four main elements: management commitment and employee involvement, worksite analysis, hazard prevention and control, and safety and health training.

Summary of requirements

Employers should:

• Provide commitment and support by management and employees.
• Perform a practical analysis of the work environment to identify existing hazards and conditions and operations in which changes might occur to create new hazards.
• Establish procedures to correct or control present or potential hazards in a timely manner.
• Provide training to help identify the safety and health responsibilities of both management and employees.