OSHAcademy Course 833 Study Guide

Developing a
Construction Safety
Management System

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OSHAcademy Course 833 Study Guide

OSHAcademy Course 833 Study Guide

Developing a Construction Safety Management System
Copyright © 2013 Geigle Safety Group, Inc.
No portion of this text may be reprinted for other than personal use. Any commercial use of
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Contact OSHAcademy to arrange for use as a training document.
This study guide is designed to be reviewed off-line as a tool for preparation to successfully
complete OSHAcademy Course 833.
Read each module, answer the quiz questions, and submit the quiz questions online through
the course webpage. You can print the post-quiz response screen which will contain the correct
answers to the questions.
The final exam will consist of questions developed from the course content and module quizzes.
We hope you enjoy the course and if you have any questions, feel free to email or call:
OSHAcademy
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Beaverton, Oregon 97006
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Contents
Course Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 8
The “3D” Process of the CSMS .................................................................................................... 8
The OSHA Challenge Program – Construction Track .................................................................. 9
Module 1: Culture, Leadership, Commitment, Involvement........................................................ 10
Culture....................................................................................................................................... 10
Types of Leadership .................................................................................................................. 10
OSHA Challenge: Leadership..................................................................................................... 13
Commitment ............................................................................................................................. 13
Managers Need to Commit to Safety ....................................................................................... 14
OSHA Challenge: Commitment-Communication ...................................................................... 14
OSHA Challenge: Commitment-Communication ...................................................................... 15
Involvement Through Effective Recognition ............................................................................ 15
The Construction Safety Committee (CSC) ............................................................................... 16
Safety Inspections ..................................................................................................................... 16
Safety Suggestion Program ....................................................................................................... 16
Employee Participation ............................................................................................................. 17
OSHA Challenge: Employee Involvement ................................................................................. 17
OSHA Challenge: Employee Notification .................................................................................. 18
Successful Safety Culture .......................................................................................................... 18
Module 1 Quiz ........................................................................................................................... 19
Module 2: Vision, Mission, Roles, Responsibilities ....................................................................... 20
Design the CSMS ....................................................................................................................... 20
Vision and Mission Statements................................................................................................. 20
OSHA Challenge: Vision and Policy Statements........................................................................ 21
Goals and Objectives................................................................................................................. 22
OSHA Challenge: Goals and Objectives .................................................................................... 23
The Roles We Play ................................................................................................................. 23
With Roles Come Responsibilities......................................................................................... 24
OSHA Challenge: Roles, Responsibilities, Authorities, and Accountability .............................. 24

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Determine Safety Programs ...................................................................................................... 25

Module 2 Quiz ........................................................................................................................... 26
Module 3: Plans and Programs ..................................................................................................... 27
Develop the CSMS Components ............................................................................................... 27
The CSMS Written Plan ............................................................................................................. 27
Plan vs. Program ....................................................................................................................... 27
Plans Within Plans..................................................................................................................... 27
CSMS Program .......................................................................................................................... 28
Sample Program Responsibilities.............................................................................................. 28
Recordkeeping and Abatement Verification Program ............................................................. 29
OSHA Challenge: Industrial Hygiene (IH) Program* ................................................................. 30
Module 3 Quiz ........................................................................................................................... 31
Module 4: Policies and Processes ................................................................................................. 32
Developing CSMS Policies ......................................................................................................... 32
Safety Rules are Just “Mini-Policies” ........................................................................................ 33
Rules vs. Guidelines .................................................................................................................. 33
Developing CSMS Processes ..................................................................................................... 34
Accident Investigation Process ................................................................................................. 34
Accountability - Disciplinary Process ........................................................................................ 35
OSHA Challenge: Discipline ....................................................................................................... 35
Module 4 Quiz ........................................................................................................................... 36
Module 5: Procedures and Practices ............................................................................................ 37
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 37
Create Safe Job Procedures ...................................................................................................... 37
CSMS Safe Work Practices ........................................................................................................ 38
OSHA’s Spin on Safe Work Practices......................................................................................... 38
Information and Training .......................................................................................................... 39
Should you Reference or Repeat .............................................................................................. 39
Module 5 Quiz ........................................................................................................................... 40

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